yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jjdp:
Is sunshine compatible with the unlocked international HTC one m8 cid HTC_001 running android 4.4.4. I have tried before when using a rooted ROM and sunshine was unable to gain root access. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if not compatible. Also if it isn't supported will support come with the next update.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] legaldeejay:
OK thanks. I am going back to my M7 which is already S-Off, and am returning the M8.

So once Sunshine is updated, I plan on re-ordering the M8. Is there any chance that after I order another M8 which I expect will have either 4.4.4 or 5.0 on it, that Sunshine may not be compatible with it even after Sunshine is updated?

Also, the M9 is supposed to come out later this year, so I am considering holding off altogether and sticking with the M7 until I know whether the M9 can be S-Off and rooted.

After having an S-Off M7 for a little over a year, I cannot imagine having a phone that is not rooted or S-Off.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hamodi:
wrong thread sorry
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
SunShine compatibility depends on two factors, a) getting root, most of the time SunShine can do this itself, when it can't you have to do it (htcdev.com etc)

It also depends on the bootloader, SunShine will determinte this after it has gained root.

No clue on the m9 yet, m8 will be fully supported with the 3.0 release.

As soon as we are happy with how well it works. We do a lot of manual testing, then a lot of automated testing. We want it to be perfect.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drmoeed:
Official OTA for HTC__621 ...

Hi ... I received and installed the Official OTA for my Taiwanese HTC M8 today ...

The Hboot remained the same i.e. 3.19.000 after the updated firmware ...

Which means Chances are really bright for getting S-Offed with upcoming Sunshine Version 3.0 .... :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Stavros89:
Hi everybody! Can't s-off my htc butterfly x920d. Sunshine tell me - Try a stock kernel. But I stock kernel already! Android 4.4.2
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Flash a factory signed stock kernel
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fajo:
Hello, sunshine to work for my m8;) Version 3.28.401.9 build HBOOT 3.19. 0.0000, stock rom now drink a good glass of wine from the South of France my;)

Since M8
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] coda.dream:
Hong Kong version (HTC__622) don't have the update at this time...

It seems that HK version need to wait about 1 month

Waiting for the HK/Indian version is better to prevent HTC fix it:D
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ironbesterer:
Accccctually, verizon does (figuratively, of course). When an OTA is available, it gives you a pop-up. You have 2 options: 1. Update now to make it go away or 2. Set a counter for the next day and either have to reset it everyday or hope that it doesn't automatically update after the timer runs out. That's what happened with my last one, so I sent it in on warranty (faulty screen anyway). Verizon is very sly. I will not be staying with them after my contract is up.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jjdp:
Can anyone with the International edition cid htc_001 confirm s off working with sense 4.4.4 is version 3.28.401.9 and boot loader version 19
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drmoeed:
Give it a try .....

it's gonna tell you whether your device is compatible or not in a minute or so ...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jjdp:
Only reason I'm asking is I relocked the boot loader and will need to wipe to check. Dont really want to do this if it isn't
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drmoeed:
Make a titanium backup ...

so that you can restore your data and system along with apps later on after checking ...........

I know it's a hassle ... But ppl have reported in this forum that Current sunshine version did S-offed their fone's with the same firmware as yours ...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jjdp:
I'm not currently rooted but I'll make an adb backup and try
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kbal:
After RMA

So this 'unlock' is only one time deal?

I allready had my M7 replaced 2x (camera and speaker) and I don't want to be paying for s-Off every time this piece of **** gets 'broken'. (having some problems with my USB now :( )
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tomatende2001:
Great to hear that it work with towelroot, but now it no longer supports the HTC One mini 2? Where is the problem?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
We got a report of it not working, however since it confirmed it will work before charging, feel free to give it a try
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tomatende2001:
I gave it a try and it says, that my ROM/Kernel combination is not supported. All original! But I have to say, that I have many Google Apps and HTC Apps deactivated.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sharingspider:
Best s be on stock runs like a butter
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ctrlaltdel:
adaway cant modify host file?

Hi I s-off my device with sunshine on stock rom and then loaded arhd m8 8.1and also elememtalx 0.19, I checked boot loader still showing I am s-off but for some reason adaway can't write host file updates, the faq of adaway app mentioned this because of not s-off but it is s-off as shown in my boot loader ... Wondering why this can be happened?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sharingspider:
Send your screenshot to adaway. That's the right place to seek place not here. Once Soff is always Soff till u put it back on. That's a app specific issue.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Could be:

Messed up rom

Messed up kernel (even some stock)

Messed up app

If it shows you as being s-off, you are s-off.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] porkweasel:
Quick question... new to S-Off. Stock, rooted with Weaksauce. If I run sunshine does the phone factory reset? Just curious as I wonder if I'll need to save all my files. Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Lupus77:
No, it does not. But having a backup before you do these stuff is always a good idea!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] porkweasel:
Thanks! What's the difference between this and Firewater?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Lupus77:
Firewater does not work on all M8s while SunShine should. Also SunShine is much easier to use.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] porkweasel:
Okay, running into some trouble and can't think of a workaround.

I am running stock and rooted with Weaksauce. Purchased SunShine, it went through all testing without issue, and then returns the error that it can't access root. Went back into Weaksauce and it provided no options. Followed the Weaksauce walk through, uninstalled Weaksauce, uninstalled SuperSU, adb reboot, reinstalled Weaksauce, reinstalled SuperSu, and now SuperSu won't allow be to update the binaries. Each time it says I should reboot and try again. So I am stuck. Root was working okay before attempting SunShine but afterward it wouldn't stick. ANY help is appreciated. Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
1.) uninstall supersu and do not reinstall it

2.) weaksauce takes 1-2 minutes after each boot to get root set up.

After #1, reboot, wait 2-3 minutes, then run sunshine again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] porkweasel:
Worked tremendously! Thank you! Happy to throw my cash your way. :)

---------- Post added at 06:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:25 PM ----------

One more question. I went into the Play Store to grab TWRP manager to flash recovery. Downloaded and when it request root, root fails. So I rebooted, waited 5 minutes, used root checker and I have lot root after successfully S-Off. Do I uninstall and reinstall WeakSauce? Thanks!!!!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] andreasyeah:
I have the same problem. To fix this every time I update the hosts file I remount the System partition as R/W and change the permissions of the hosts file to 777. After the hosts file is updated the permissions are fixes. Just make sure to remount system as r/o after that.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Once s off, uninstall weak sauce. Flash twrp through fastboot. Boot into twrp, choose reboot. It will prompt you to flash (permanent) root.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] andreasyeah:
I've unlocked my device through htc dev and flashed twrp through fastboot from the beginning. Probably it's just the app. Maybe it's not mounting the system as r/w correctly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
There also are some wp issues with the stock kernel, but this is probably not the proper thread for that.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jtbndy:
Will Sunshine work with Weaksauce root but without SU binaries installed? Cannot for the life of me to get the binaries to install with SU however Root Checker says I'm rooted and apps prompt fine for root access..

I've tried the firewater method, but the chmod 755 is not allowed and when attempting to run firewater I get the "whelp" statement. I have a fully stock/clean Verizon M8
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sharingspider:
As you Stated :

I've tried the firewater method, but the chmod 755 is not allowed and when attempting to run firewater I get the "whelp" statement. I have a fully stock/clean Verizon M8

Why is CHMOD 755 not allowed - How are you trying to do ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] egzthunder1:
Yes it is.

There are two rules in life for being successful:

1. Never reveal everything you know;

2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thecat56:
root

so i have weeksuce 2 and sunshine and super su but its not letting me root. what do i need to do please help
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] phikal:
Use htc-dev to unlock your bootloader, root your device.

Then try sunshine again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rwcasto:
If you are on Verizon you will not be able to use HTC dev. to unlock. Weaksause 2 should give you temporary root.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] GreenduckDK:
I need to change my CID but I need to achieve S-OFF. I'm currently on a stock but ROOTED Android 5.0.1 Google Play Edition.

Can I flash an HTC 4.4.4 or earlier ROM and then use Sunshine? My firmware is 3.2.8.401.9.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CoLiran:
You need to try, on 3.28.401.9 sunshine does not always success... Sadly [emoji4]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] GreenduckDK:
Okay thanks.

But will I still need to flash to previous HTC ROM or can I try Sunshine with my current 5.0.1 Google Play Edition ROM?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CoLiran:
As far as I know, ver 2.8.x doesn't work with Lollipop roms.... you can give it a try though, it will tell you if it has succeeded, it only take a few seconds.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] GreenduckDK:
Okay thanks a lot for answers :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rix70:
Hi

Guys please, i haave get s off with Mr. Sunshine many time ago (M7) ..maybe the first version of Sunshine!!

Now i need to send my phone in warranty to htc for various iusses.

when return it i want to get s off obviously :D ....is a problem with the new android software?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ramfan43:
ramfan43

I too was also wondering if Sunshine would work I have an HTC one S which I have rooted and am running a custom Rom with Android 5.02 on it.. I went to download Sunshine and saw that version 3.0 which isn't out yet would work

on Android 4.4 kitkat and 5.0 Lollipop.. So as you just said I could try your 2.8 version and it would let me know and would not mess anything up correct? Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rwcasto:
Correct- Sunshine will do a series of test and let you know if it will work or not.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kwartey:
How do i pay and receive the code.

I would like to pay via paypal and get the code to my brother to unlock his RW Moto X. Can anyone tell me how to go about it. And also give me the link. thanks lot
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] IINexusII:
http://theroot.ninja/purchase.html
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] egzthunder1:
Worked like a charm... Thanks [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] :)

There are two rules in life for being successful:

1. Never reveal everything you know;

2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
We support all firmwares for the m7, you should be good.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Waiting4MyAndroid:
Does that include m7 GPE on Lollipop 5.0.1?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
It may require you to flash a different kernel in that case, but yes.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] compuguy1088:
I understand this, but if you never release, you can't sell the product. For companies...this is a tricky balance. I also hope you reconsider working on Motorola devices, because some of us may be willing to pay more than the current cost for Sunshine.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Einheit-101:
Is this exploit usable for the unsupported Motorola Droid devices?

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] anddiiss:
Still eagerly waiting for the Sunshine 3.0 update, been running 4.4.3 for what may seem ages right now, I'm still checking theroot every day for any updates on the matter, ehh, I really hope the wait is going to be well worth it and that it may actually happen sooner than me sleeping 10 feet under the ground.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
Hi

Is Support M8 4.4.4 All Operators ????
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jjdp:
Sunshine worked for me on the international unlocked edition with 3.28.401.9 I went back to stock sense rooted and then ran sunshine
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigbear6708:
Logged for update. Tmob m8 .. can't wait to give u my money
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rwcasto:
+1 m8 give you more than 25 :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] snorbi94:
M7 unlock, root, s-off

Hi. I have an HTC one m7_ul. My phone is running android 4.4.3, the bootloader is 1.57 , S-ON.

Is this sunshine root working for me ? Will the sunshine root automatically unlock bootloader , root, and s-off ?

Thx, and sorry for my bad English !:)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dottat:
Run it. It will tell you if it can work before it sends you to PayPal.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cyrusct82:
Yes will work. After using it you will get s-off and bootloader unlocked.

To root you will need to flash TWRP or use the SU installer from site http://theroot.ninja/download.html
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] giuzy/1991:
Hello guys!

I have a m8 with Android 4.4.4 no-brand, sunshine for me did not work and now is available the upgrade to Android lollipop.

It is better to wait sunshine 3.0 or can I do the update?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Uzephi:
Just to be safe, I would put off on updating just in case 3.0 wouldn't work for lollipop.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drmoeed:
Go for the update ...

New firmware 4.xx.xxx has the same Hboot i.e. 3.19.0000 ... So, sunshine 3.0 is gonna support Lollipop most likely ...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Anakha56:
Not necessarily... Lollipop uses ART and Sunshine, in it's current form, does not support ART. I don't know if the dev's have plans on supporting ART. I also have no idea if you can change to Dalvik on Lollipop.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drmoeed:
Probably you're rite ...

Developers trying hard to code It ,,,

Dalvik is dead on lollipop ... No option ...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zlatann:
I hope jcase and beaups can tell us what to do

Is it safe to take the update if i want to s-off with 3.0?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drmoeed:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] has already said in his posT(s) that all versions of M8 would be supported by version 3.x of Sunshine ...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jshamlet:
If you really need S-off, and you don't know the answer, I would wait - but that's just me. Every OTA is a throw of the dice until you have successfully unlocked your device.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rwcasto:
I agree- it is better to wait until you have s-off. you can always flash lollipop afterwards.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ljnk:
Hello guys,

Will this s-off method will work for me ?

I'm on M8 Orange (france) branded with Android 4.4.4 (build version is 3.33.73.10)

Thanks for your support guys :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CoLiran:
Install it and check, it will run compability test prior payment.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ljnk:
I tried and I've the message who says I have to wait ^^

"At this time..." bla bla
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ljnk:
maybe because there are 223 pages...

no offense
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] datoe:
If you want temporary root, download Weaksauce 2 apk and install it. Sunshine would run the compatibility tests to see if it would work with your fone before giving you the payment option. For some reason, after Sunshine was done running the tests, ADB is disconnected and disabled between your fone and desktop. You would have to reboot the fone to reset that.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fathergweedo:
Search function works and will knock this down considerably.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] -Luke-:
Hi, unfortunately this method don't work on my One M8 with this configuration:

Version: 3.29.118.9

CID: T-MOB009

Android 4.4.4

'At this time Sunshine can not work on your phone, this is know issue and we are working to address it '

Not work even now on kitkat.. Any suggest ? :) thx
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] knudsen81:
Yes I have, wait for sunshine 3.0 [emoji1]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CoLiran:
A question to OP [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]:

I have a sunshine un-SOFF-able 3.28.401.9 firmware.

If I update firmware to the signed 4.16.401.10 and when sunshine V3 releases I will restore my pure stock 3.28.401.9 TWRP rom - will sunshine be able to SOFF me?

As we know, the HBOOT of 3.28.401.9 and 4.16.401.10 is same - 3.19

Or should I not update firmware at all?

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Just keep s-off and unlock, do not set s-on and you will not need to use sunshine again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CoLiran:
I missed something, I'm SOn now and sunshine cannot SOff me atm.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DarkRazorZ:
HTL23

I had used Towelroot and Sunshine to root & S-OFF my HTC Butterfly 2. Everything was fine until I accidentally broke the USB port and had to get a replacement phone. The phone came with software version 1.20.970.9, which is a higher version than my other phone originally was. Now, the newest OTA, 1.20.970.12 is confirmed to block the root method used by Towelroot. I can not find any information at all on the current software version I'm on. When I try to use the newest Towelroot, I get the "not supported" info. Using a slightly older version, it just hangs and seemingly does nothing when I try to temp root. Latest version of Sunshine tries to temproot but says my device is not rooted. Weaksauce 2 crashed upon clicking anything within the app. My phone is on 4.4.2 and I can not unlock the bootloader as my provider has placed some sort of block on the HTCDev method.

Am I out of luck? It's just frustrating as somebody has managed to get a great working CM12 ROM built and I'm stuck on Sense 6 stock full of Japanese bloatware :(

All help appreciated. Will Sunshine 3 possibly solve my problems once it's released? Will gladly pay to S-OFF again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mygemailid:
Hi,

Any idea when we will be getting Sunshine 3.0?

I need to S-OFF my HTC One M8 (AT&T).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] knudsen81:
There is only one rule never ask for eta [emoji6]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] razielpr:
I have a repair shop and need s-off to sim-unlock HTC devices but $25 per device for s-off is too much if [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] can give me a better price im not going to just s-off one device I will be doing a few a week [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] contact me on PM to see if we can work something out.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Feel free to email me at the address below, or submit a support ticket on our site.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] razielpr:
Thank you I submitted a ticket
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] datoe:
What? I didn't know you can negotiate. Man, I already paid...lol
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] IINexusII:
only if you need licenses in bulk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] adtr223:
Not to be a **** or anything but the earlier estimates of after the holiday's and early 2015 are out the window?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wooddale:
You would think if they had something they would let it out the phones are getting older by the day maybe its just not right yet.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Poor Grammar:
Your question is kinda confusing. You said your on viper one isn't that a custom ROM? Seems like you are already s-offed. You have to use sunshine to s-off unlock bootloader, then you install custom recovery and flash ROM of your choice. You have to be on stock ROM to use sunshine and to s-off your device if I'm wrong someone step in:thumbup:

liquid smooth Lp 5.0 Mustang Gt
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
It is after the holidays, and its still early 2015, our statement still stands.

I only negotiate if you have 10 or more devices needing it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kwartey:
Just unlocked my RW Moto X three days ago. Worked as expected . Thanks a lot [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] methslushee:
Just unlocked/s-off my HTC one M8 HK edition and all worked perfectly. Restarted bootloader to verify, two thumbs up! Thanks a lot [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Bonjo12:
Sorry, but I'm kinda confused. I have an unlocked m8, so do I need s-off to unlock the bootloader, root, flash roms and stuff?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] phikal:
To flash roms and kernel unlock is ok.

To downgrade firmware, flash bootscreens and for instance the hk mod s-off is needed.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ljnk:
To unbrand your phone s-off is needed too
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Bonjo12:
So if I'm not s-off I can't flash a kitkat rom, if I'm on lollipop now?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] n1234d:
You Can flash a rom, you can't flash the older firmware.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zlatann:
jcase no news on 3.0 yet? lollipop update is out for the most users.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] phikal:
No, lollipop firmware should work allright for kitkat.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bdizzle1686:
Lollipop isn't out for any carrier m8's , or ANY m7's, AND , pretty much the cardinal rule here on XDA, is DON'T ask developers for ETA's on their work. It's rude and annoying. The news on 3.0 is- It'll be here when they release it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zlatann:
I asked jcase and not you so move on
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Lollipop isn't out for any of our m8's , or ANY m7's, AND , pretty much the cardinal rule here on XDA, is DON'T ask developers for ETA's on their work. It's rude and annoying. The news on 3.0 is- It'll be here when when we are happy with it and release it, hopefully soon.