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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] GeologyRocks:
How isn't this the right thread? I want to know if upgrading to 4.4.4 will cause root/sunshine to fail and this causing me to lose WiFi tether capability.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Uzephi:
You used sunshine, you are s-off and always will be until you explicitly s-on. Your question belongs in your device's forum on if hotspot exploit works on 4.4.4 for your device.

This thread is about bootloader unlock and s-off, not about if ___ will work after an update.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] GeologyRocks:
Ok.....Will sunshine/towelroot continue to work on my Verizon HTC one M8 if I OTA update to 4.4.4 from 4.4.3?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Hi,

Upgrading to 4.4.4 on your phone will NOT remove s-on/unlock. However, for the time being, if you upgrade while s-on, or revert to s-on after updating, you will not be able to re s-off. So staying s-off and upgrading is SAFE, going back s-on will leave you without a current solution to go back s-off.

Updating will break root, however since you are s-off the solution is easy, reflash su using a custom recovery.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] huzi_a:
Legend!

Got fed up with compatibility issues with other methods to the point I was willing to pay, then someone suggested Sunshine. Original intention was to pay to have S-OFF, but since this worked I'm definitely paying with the intention of helping you be more awesome! Thanks mate!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zefriduo:
Thanks for you work but I do not have money :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Einheit-101:
Will 3.0 support Droid series at 4.4.4 or are you currently only working on HTC?

It is really a pain that I got my droid Maxx with stock 4.4.4 and no root... :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sardroid:
I have a problem with the Sunshine(HTC One M8, soft 3.28.401.9). Any idea?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Come to IRC and we can help you there.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sardroid:
I'm already on IRC.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
I don't see you...perhaps say something?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
First, your english is fine. Really, right now I'm not going to discuss it anymore. The reasons can be found above, and on our site.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
In all honesty, if we found one so crazy simple that it didn't really cost to develop, it would be free.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nateboi81:
Urgh. I can't understand all the uproar over this. All the time spent and the devices need. 25 bucks is a bargain. I happily paid for 2 bounties that I pledged in. But I understand many don't. I've donated for a few custom roms I've used quite a bit. It's nice to support people who spend their time improving our experiences. Power to you all. If you ever get this to work on the m7 you will certainly get my 25 :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aamitabh28:
My only request is to have other modes of payment like debit cards for people like me who dont own a credit card..thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] plun:
Excellent, thanks..!

Built a new IC rom with maximus kernel, S-off without any issues.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jsmooth704:
Thanks guys for all that you do. My M8 HK edition is the first device I've owned in which I was unable to achieve s-off, which really bothered me. Paying $25 to have total control of my device is the least I could do and would gladly do it again!!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dmo.jr:
Yeah. That's my problem too

But jcase said that they will add another methodes soon!!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ckpv5:
Don't know much about your country/bank's debit card facility.

I had problem to top-up my paypal due to bank system problem on that day.

So I paid with debit card with no problem. (BTW it is a Visa debit card if that will make a difference).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tominozh:
you can link your debit card to PayPal and use it that way.[emoji1]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ckpv5:
Great ... didn't notice this before.

Sorry for the OT
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Hopefully other payment options soon
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ninecats1:
could we get a ticker for sunshines sold?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Um, no. We appreciate everyone's support, but rest assured nobody is going to be quitting their day job anytime soon :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jdmohn12:
That is not for sprint but I tried it anyways and just went to bootloader and will not boot into anything but recovery so thanks for trying. Anyone else got any ideas?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sharingspider:
Why would u try anything which is not for Sprint? Do u want to brick your device
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Zinta:
Looking to try this out, tried it with insertcoin and wasn't compatible. Would I be correct in thinking that t=2694994 this rom would be able to do sunshine? I'm only asking so other users know which ones are compatible instead of having to try out every one to find the holy grail. Great work guys!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] House M.D.:
It depends on your model, for me, I did full backup, flashed the stock, sunshined it, got the s-off, restored the backup.

So its all about the stock version, and I'm assuming the one you mentioned would work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] uddinf:
I had a device that couldn't S-OFF with existing methods and just used Sunshine and it worked. Thanks for your efforts. Happy to pay $25
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sardroid:
What is IRC name?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
#sunshine-support on freenode. There's a link in the OP of this thread as well.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] diobong:
Towelroot says 'this phone isn't currently supported' and SunShine can't find su binary. I'm on Verizon Moto X 4.4.4.

Please let me know if I have to do something to fix it. Thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] samwathegreat:
There's nothing to fix. It simply won't work for you. Perhaps a future version might unlock you, but don't ask for ETAs. For the time being, you are out of luck.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] diobong:
Thanks. Think I'll just have to wait again ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] huzi_a:
Sorry but I'm not the dev :P
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Einheit-101:
Motorola 4.4.4 owners could wait for a really long time. Maybe (and i think most likely) there will NEVER be a root exploit for a 4.4.4 Moto X or any Droid... Same with Bootloader.... Big nightmare :/
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drummer1839:
No luck on Desire 816 :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] adambuckley:
UK HTC One M8

Just wanted to say that Sunshine worked perfectly on my UK HTC One M8 on the Three network.

I used hansoon2000's One_M8_All-In-One_Kit_v2.0 to root the phone, see theunlockr.com/2014/04/19/root-htc-one-m8-all-in-one-toolkit-method-video

Then I used firewater to S-OFF the phone, but I got the "whelp" message so I guess HTC had patched the S-OFF hack (or whatever), see theunlockr.com/2014/05/07/gain-s-htc-one-m8-video

So then I used Sunshine, got the notice that my device is eligable, PayPal'ed $25 and it all worked without issue.

Then I used SDFix to allow read-write access to my entire external SD card, see play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix (and also plus.google.com/+TodLiebeck/posts/gjnmuaDM8sn)

Now... finally... I can use BitTorrent Sync to sync 30GB of music from my desktop PC to my phone *and* Google Play Music (etc.) can actually see the music!

I'm so happy, I'm going to "S" one "OFF" the wrist. :victory:

My details:

Country of residence: UK

Network: Three

Handset: HTC One M8

Purchased: Aug-2014

OS: Android 4.4.4 (customised by Three)

Full story at adambuckleytechblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/bittorrent-sync-and-how-to-root-modern.html
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Adrianiii:
Are you on 4.4.4?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] combathero:
Just to let you know sd permission can be fixed using twrp and s-on
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] garrettj:
Verizon 4.4.4 update?

Anyone have sunshine working on Verizon 4.4.4 yet? I've had the m8 for a few month and finally want to root/rom this bad boy... but with 4.4.4 Sunshine woes I feel a little nervous about it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
SunShine will not work with 4.4.4 until we release version 3.0. We expect 50-80 more days.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bqw371:
/me Hopes for the Motorola Droid Turbo 4.4.4 root! Cannot retire my 2013 moto X as primary phone till then!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] garrettj:
Thank you for the quick response. Looks like you waiting for 5.0 to drop on the m8 before updating? Makes sense I suppose haha
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] anddiiss:
Hey, jcase!

Just a quick questions. OTA update for Hong Kong M8, CID_622 just rolled out, if I chose to upgrade to 4.4.4 (HBoot 3.19) will I still be covered in the upcoming Sunshine update? Cheers!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] adambuckley:
Yes, 4.4.4
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Anyone receiving error 8887 or any other "unknown error" please update to version 2.6.4, we lost a server this morning and had to recompile to use a new server.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Most likely, however no guarantee. The current builds for all m8s will be covered in 3.0.

If anyone is s-off, STAY s-off when updating!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SaHiLzZ:
Website is not responding, where to get v2.6.4 from?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] BSOD2600:
Another satisfied customer! Verizon HTC M8 on 4.4.3 (I read this thread before so knew not to take the 4.4.4 update) and it worked as advertised. TWRP and CM11 now installed.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
Jcase you're amazing! This worked on my AIO/Cricket Moto G (on At&t). I almost gave up on the phone after finding out it was unlockable. I've used your tools since my HTC Eris days. Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] egidius:
we encountered an unusual network error. Please ensure Sunshine....

What to do?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Update to 2.6.4 from our website, if it continues turn off any Adblock, IDS, IPS or try another mobile network, or wifi accesspoint.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigwillie1:
I have tried SunShine, but it gave an error "SunShine could not find the su binary, please root your device, then run SunShine".

I'm on a branded (VODA001) HTC One M8 running android 4.4.4 and hboot 3.19.

What to do next?

(1) I know I could unlock the bootloader with HCTDEV and root the device and try SunShine again (which might or might not work).

(2) Wait for SunShine 3.0 which hopefully work on HBOOT 3.19 and android 4.4.4 AND keep warranty (but then I have to wait at least a month).

(3) Or is there a way that works 100% like, unlock the bootloader with HCTDEV and downgrade to android 4.4.2 firmware (with the newer bootloader 3.19) and use SunShine?

Anyone who has tried option 3?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] luxandroid:
You can not downgrade firmware or bootloader if s-on
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jebinio:
What now

hi, I've used SUNSHINE, paid and it turned off the phone. How do I checkthat I'm rooted, and how do I install a New rom?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
As per description, SunShine unlocks and s-off's the device. You can boot into the bootloader to check the status. Installing su is an extra step, if you need help with it visit our live chat.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] n1234d:
Eagerly waiting for the 3.0 release. Got two unsupported m8s to s-off..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] InfinyLoop:
Well I have an m8 locked on Orange UK with 4.4.3 and it's currently not supported on sunshine. The thing is I got a notification of an update to 4.4.4 so should I update or not ? Maybe sunshine would be able to unlock the 4.4.4 version?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gandolf007:
I can't use inapp purchases

is there another payment methode? can i send an gift card 25$ and u send me a code to s-off my device ?

pls give me your email
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Snorbro:
In the application, it gives the email if you want to pay outside of the application.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] OddMan98:
I guess that means it doesn't work on my Stock HTC One M8?

It's a European (I'm in Germany) by Vodafone branded Version on the latest 4.4.4 Update..

So... Is that this what means that it doesn't work on my Device yet?

I'm not Rooted, still S-On and Bootloader locked

It says Root not found and that Sunshine could not find SU Binary, please root your Phone...

So the temp root doesnt work or what??

Help would be nice
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] matthewtech770:
:confused:Hello Sir keep getting erra1776 trying to S-off my HTC One Max again this was working before what happened I have stock firmware
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Email me
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] stefandunn:
I can't get Sunshine to work on my M8 EU model, it says it's not compatible. When can I expect it to work? Are you guys still working on it?

Running Stock 4.4.4, also tried ARHD 4.4.3, can't find a 4.4.3 stock
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] papadelogan:
Any ETA for the release of Sunshine 3.0?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] clortbags:
Hi guys, I originally posted this query in the firewater thread and I'm looking for some advice

I've unlocked my bootloader, installed twrp custom recovery and perm rooted with HTCDev kit

I tried to s-off with firewater but got 'whelp can not work on your device' during the first chug

From reading this thread I can see that I need to use sunshine but when run it su access is requested and granted but then it comes back with:

'Network Error: we encountered an unusual network error this could be due to an outdated version of sunshine please update sunshine from our official site'

'If the problem continues it's most likely your network, if you are on mobile data try wifi, if you're on wifi try mobile data or try another wi-fi network'.

Trying mobile data 3g/4g isn't an option at this stage and I downloaded sunshine from the root ninja's website.

I've tried searching this error on google but the only mention of it seems to be in this thread and I couldn't see an answer/solution posted.

Anyone got any ideas what to try next I'm on stock 4.4.4 is this just coming from the fact that "sunshine might not work on 4.4.4 yet" ?

*edit* is it a rom/kernal issue?

*edit* I've tried running sunshine with the handset both connected in usb debugging and disconnected from the pc regardless after sunshine exits the handset needs to be rebooted before the adb/pc will recognise it as a connected device again.

*edit* I've checked root with adb & terminal ide
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
SunShine does work on 4.4.4, on many many devices. Some firmwares are not added yet, and we are adding them as fast as possible.

Ensure you are running hte latest build of sunshine, if the network error continues then its probably something on your end. Are you in a country that has any kind of filtering? Do you have an IDS or IPS on your network? Do you have adblocking/tor or a VPN setup?

Try another network.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigwillie1:
Hello jcase,

I have tried SunShine, but it gave an error "SunShine could not find the su binary, please root your device, then run SunShine". Towelroot (temproot) doesn't work, which means I need to unlock the bootloader using HTCDEV and install supersu. But I don't want to unlock the bootloader if I can't get s-off (because I want to convert my M8 to the GPE edition, (which needs s-off))

Can you tell me if my device (details below) is supported/added to work with SunShine? If it is supported (in the list of supported firmwares) I will do the HCTDEV bootloader unlock. If it's not supported then I will wait for SunShine 3.0.

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.22.21331147A1.29G

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main: 3.29.161.9

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

(bootloader) serialno: XXXXXXXXXXXX

(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

(bootloader) imei2: Not Support

(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000

(bootloader) product: m8_ul

(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974

(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000

(bootloader) cidnum: VODAPE17

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 26b322e5

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Can't tell without actually looking at the firmware
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigwillie1:
Is there a way and are you willing to have a look if the firmware is compatible with SunShine? Do you need a link to the firmware ? Teamviewer or another remote viewing app?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] OddMan98:
I have kinda the same issue with my M8 International Version (branded) :/
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thehotboy:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] I've flashed multiple builds and am running on stock rooted yet anytime I open the sunshine app it tells me that I need a Rom closer to stock. Verizon HTC One M8. Help please?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Sorry, I can't right now, its a long process. You will certainly be supported with 3.0

Make sure you are flashing a stock kernel too, preferred one packaged from htc with an unmodified ramdisk.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thehotboy:
Could you point me to where I could find that? I googled stock HTC kernel for vzw m8 and get threads telling me I need to be a-off to return to stock
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Wait, how are you flashing a kernel on the verizon m8 if you are not s-off and unlocked? I've not seen a way to get unlock on the verizon m8 without also getting s-off
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thehotboy:
I am not s-off but I am unlocked .. I'm trying to install sunshine so I could get s off and update my firmware. I did the weaksauce method in the beginning and didn't manage to get s off so I left it alone
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
If you are on vzw, there is no way to get unlocked without s off. So you are leaving something out....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
I'm a bit confused, how did you get unlocked without getting s-off? I wrote weaksauce, it only gains root. Firewater would do unlock and s-off.

Your best bet on kernel is to pull one out of a stock RUU, but dont flash a 4.4.4 ruu
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thehotboy:
When I go into the HBoot screen I get

*Unlocked* *tampered* & s-On
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Wonder how the heck you pulled that off

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/general/official-ruu1-55-605-2-t2883845

Pull the kernel out of the 4.4.3 RUU zip and use it
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
So you've been s off before and since set you device s on. Its hard to help you if you don't provide all pertinent information.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thehotboy:
This was in the very beginning when the m8 first came out, I know I unlocked but was not able to get s-off so I just went on to flash a custom recovery

---------- Post added at 10:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:00 PM ----------

No sir I never managed to get s-off unfortunately.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
How did you get unlocked then...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thehotboy:
seems like you don't believe me, honestly up to now i thought this was perfectly normal. i used the firewater and weaksauce methods when they first came out. idk what happened my my screen said unlocked in pink highlights S-on was still on but i managed to put a custom recovery on my phone and just started flashing away
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
If you used firewater, you were s off and unlocked. My point is there's no way to get unlocked on vzw device without s off....and firewater does both. So at some point you set your device s on. Not the end of the world, was just curious.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thehotboy:
i never saw my device go s-off to begin with. i followed the instructions in the thread i was using and for some reason the device always ended up failing so i just left it alone. Now i wish i had not as i need S-off in order to update my firmware and be able to flash DigitalHigh's GPE lollipop rom for the m8 so i was trying to use sunshine. i flashed cleanrom 3, 2 & 1.3 and still got the incompatible message from sunshine. The last one i flashed was one of the first stock rooted roms on the CleanRom website and still getting the same message
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dottat:
You don't need to be s off to flash current or newer signed firmware.

You can update if you want to.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nitinzeon:
I tried using sunshine on desire 816 but it was not supported.

It has Snapdragon 400. Can the developer please look into supporting it? Do let me know if some more info is required regarding the phone.

Mine goes by the model name a5_dwg
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jebinio:
Nice program

hi, I installed sunshine 2.64 and now I'm unlocked and s-off. I installed TWRP recovery. I used my computer to use the adb command to transfer super su and new rom to my phone. Can I use "adb sideload" in TWRP to transfer from my computer - please tell me how.

Another question: In the future is it possible to update my "sunshine install" or do I have to install a new version of sunshine when it's available?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigwillie1:
I unlocked the bootloader with HTCDEV and installed supersu. After that I ran SunShine and now I'm s-off. This means it works on the 4.4.4 latest update (3.29.161.9 VODAPE17).
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION], thanks for making this possibe!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mido.fayad:
I used it again on my Sprint and Verizon devices and worked perfectly

So I have my 3 devices international, Sprint and verizon s-offed now with this powerful app

It's really making s-off very easy process

Thanks [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] and [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] for this awesome tool
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nitinzeon:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] and [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] .... can you please help 816 users too?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MiNoOo:
Any plan to support Droid turbo ? at least for a root only not necessarily unlocking its bootloader
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jerbear44:
Lollipop
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] spilly:
Is there ETA on SunShine 3.0?

Any ETA on 3.0? I'm on a VZW Moto X running 4.4.4, and am chomping at the bit to give you my $25. :good: