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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ElkHair14:
Verizon HTC M9 Service Pack via Playstore is available. Should I stay away from installing service packs?

Thanks, Bill
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] walther1337:
The service pack can be uninstalled, though I highly doubt it would affect the ability to root/ s-off. Security updates that would interfere with the current method of s-off are OTAs. If the service pack did affect s-off I'm sure jcase would have a workaround on release or shortly after.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] RKDxpress:
Full root

So after using Lukas Paukstys method I still did not have a complete root of my phone. I believe Kingroot and buying sunshine succeeded in giving me temporary root with Unlock boot loader and s-off but only temporary root. I then flashed a ruu (exe/zip Ruu M8 vzw 5.0.1 By Dottat) which gave me a permanent root. This allowed me after several attempts at installing TWRP to succeed using Flashifyed app. Then I went on to install a couple of different Roms until picking one. (skydragon 10.1) I hope this helps people to work things out. Special thanks to those involved with Kingroot and Sunshine! RKD PS. please excuse my spelling.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] izzzyy:
It worked, thanks jcase.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tomballpkrxda:
Thank you, I was just able to achieve S-OFF on my Verizon HTC One M8 5.0.1. Took many attempts. I did not need to RUU but did have to factory reset a few times after Kingroot would hang during launch.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aly19:
I seem to be getting a an error where it says "SunShine could not connect to the internet" even though I have an active connection, any known workaround to get by this?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Usually that's caused by running an old version of sunshine. Try updating to the latest version.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Drunkula:
I had that too, a couple times with Kingroot and Sunshine 3.1.11. Occasionally Kingroot would seem to cause that in Sunshine while other apps had no problems. Not sure why it did that but rebooting and trying again would seem to clear it up. I eventually got past all that with my lollipop VZW M8 on 5.0.1.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tomballpkrxda:
My phone is S-OFF/UNLOCKED on 5.0.1, is it OK to downgrade to 4.4.4 via RUU with pre-rooted stock image? Does HBOOT need to be flashed?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aly19:
Thanks for the advice but it still is saying that there is no connection, using latest app too, no idea what to try differently now.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Try another network? I wrote the network detection code, its very simple and pretty standard, its android telling the app no network exists
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aly19:
Yeah I tried different WI-Fi connections and using mobile data, all which load other apps except Sunshine. I am also having issues connecting to google servers, maybe that is contributing as well?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Possibly. If you are running any ad blocking or privacy software, remove it. Also, to ensure you are running the latest version of sunshine, download and install it directly from your device's we browser. Often, users inadvertently install an old copy when using a PC.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] burntbean1:
I had that problem while connected to a vpn. Disconnected from that and worked fine.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tomballpkrxda:
Answered my own question but will document here. I was able to downgrade to 4.4.4

- Started with a Verizon HTC One M8 replacement phone with 5.0.1 S-ON/LOCKED/STOCK

- Used the information in this thread to achieve S-OFF/UNLOCKED/STOCK on 5.0.1

- Used Fastboot method to replace recovery with latest TWRP (https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html)

- Used TWRP method to install SuperSU (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053)

(above step achieves permanent SuperSU root on 5.0.1 but is not needed if downgrading to 4.4.4

- Used SD Card method of programming to pre-rooted 4.4.4 (http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8vzw-4-4-4-s-off-onlynewest-t2914914)

- Verified all firmware version #'s matched stock per info here (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2723159)

- (Optional) Used Fastboot method to replace recovery with latest TWRP (https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html)

- (Optional) Used Fastboot method to replace HBOOT with one that does not show splash screen red text (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2710503)

- Phone is running rooted 4.4.4 with TWRP recovery
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tomglass:
Wooo Hooo! One more Verizon M8 Lollipop s-off! Thanks [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] and [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] and [MENTION=6190981]Lukas Paukstys[/MENTION]! Followed the steps as outlined in post #3652 (w/out RUU) and it worked like a champ!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] str8str:
I always take the service updates on the play store keeps everything up to snuff
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hitlord:
GPE

hi,

so can you convert a european htc one m9 with htc dev unlocked into a real "s-off google play edition" device JUST LIKE m8?

thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Behold_this:
There is no such thing as a Google Play edition m9. Any Google Play edition rom for the m9 would be nothing more than a port from the m8. the Google Play edition program has ended no more phones will be released.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hitlord:
ok I see and that was also kind of my question. Are there existing ports or users having an M9 succesfully converted into an "fake m8 GPE" ? And if yes, have they already succesfully received an OTA from Google as if it was an M8 Device?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KennyG123:
These questions are best asked in your device Q&A section. This is the Sunshine App thread. Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
New in 3.1.12

HTC Mediatek e9+ / m9+ s-off/unlock support
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ElkHair14:
you DA MAN! (Verizon included?)

[edit] Oh, now I see Mediatek... you're still da man.

---------- Post added at 09:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:01 AM ----------

Oh now I see Mediatek... you're still da man.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
To the best of my knowledge, verizon has no mediatek HTC devices
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ElkHair14:
I tried to update my post but didn't do a very good job of it... thanks for the reply just the same... guess I saw what I wanted to see instead of what it was...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LindaWilson_80:
Thanks

Thank you for a great job!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jae-v:
Awesome!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Sconny:
Hmm i want to have s-off but i am young and cant give u money for that great work ?

Gesendet von meinem One M8 mit Hilfe von XDA Forums
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Uzephi:
Mow some neighbor's lawns. Got an AT&T m8 from a friend and s-offed to convert to a T-Mobile model. Best $25 I have spent.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Sconny:
I just want to flash Roms thats why i dont really need s-off. Only for little but fine modifications

Gesendet von meinem One M8 mit Hilfe von XDA Forums
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Behold_this:
Okay so you won't, can't, or don't want to pay for it and you say you don't really need it, so what is the point of you posting here? Did you think your story was going to net you a free license?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Lupus77:
You don't need s-off for just flashing Roms. Just unlock via HTC dev and you are good to go...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] onyx_64:
I have a stock lollipop M9. But to use sunshine it requires it to be temp rooted, and it is not able to temp root my device. Unable to use it :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
no temproot for m9, if it is non verizon you will need to use htcdev.com to unlock, then root with twrp and supersu, if you have verizon then there is no public software solution at this time.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] onyx_64:
Ah! Thanks for the quick reply. Thankfully i am factory sim-unlocked and not on verizon. So i guess I still need to S-OFF my device after u get it to unlock via htcdev & root? All the while i was trying to avoid going the htcdev way because of data loss and various other reasons.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Sorry, at this time its the only way to s-off via software
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] guyverzero:
Tried to use Sunshine yesterday to no avail (don't worry, sent in my support ticket and things are hopefully gonna be solved). I'm on TMOUS, running Viper 3.5 on an M9.

My question is, might viper be the problem? And if so, would restoring to a stock rom perhaps fix the issue? I tried dirty flashing 3.5 again, did a clean flash of 3.5 as well and neither had worked. The only thing left to do would be to flash the stock rom but I don't want to go through all that work if it wouldn't be worth it. (for the record, it has given me the "not enough memory" error after rebooting. All other checks had passed before reboot)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
If you don't like it, feel free to spend $2000 on a javacard instead, I'm not feeding your ignorant troll attempts further. Find a new thread to troll in.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Sim-X:
I'm not trolling at all, I don't even need to buy sunshine and as a matter of fact I actually like the pay model. I think it's important to support work like this. I'm just trying to make a point there is many users especially on a newer device who will have the need to reuse a license. If you guys aren't going to allow it then nothing we can do about it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
There's simply no way of to properly "allow it" without creating an easy route to piracy/license sharing. We spent a lot of time trying to figure this scenario out, and here is where we are.

It really isn't any different than buying sim unlock code for your device, engraving, a paint job, etc. If you get a new device, you need to pay again for the customization.

For now, it is what it is....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KennyG123:
As mentioned by creators, this is the only way it works so you need to accept it or develop your own method. Now please drop it.

FNSM
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bbrannack:
Worked perfect. Thx for your hard work.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mikereidis:
Maybe a bit, but I think it's more accurate the other way around. Piracy drives DRM.

My apps have no DRM (although I've dabbled), and yet are widely pirated. So why is that ? Some would say price, but there are a thousand other reasons/excuses that pirates use too.

Nobody is forcing anyone to use my apps, and same for this S-Off service. There are other options like dev phones too.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Registerforwhat:
Welp that was easy. Thanks for taking that S-on weight off my shoulders. Was starting to wish I had an S5.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
If you are having difficulties with TowelRoot, or SunShine saying you are not rooted, you need to use a specific version of TowelRoot. The version on his main page does not currently work with HTC.

First go to http://towelroot.com, and then from that page go to https://towelroot.com/tr3.apk (hot link blocking, cant go straight to the apk).

Then install TowelRoot, and click "Welcome" three times. This will open the hidden "modstrings" option. Change the modstrings to "1337 0 1 0 4 1" and click "Make it Ra1n". Then run SunShine. After SunShine reboots your phone, you will have to repeat the process before running SunShine the second time.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] alan.cramer:
Is there a particular reason m7 isn't supported right now? Does the exploit need to be modified slightly to run on the older platform or is there a higher chance of ending up with a bricked device? If you are looking for a risk taker, I'm prepared to put my girlfriend's m7 to the test.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Dasco68:
I had this the other night and was unable to gain root just used above method and all working OK, now have s-off on both my M8's just need this to work on M7 and will be very happy.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Wow that's very noble of you to risk your girlfriend's phone ;)........m7 is not supported because it doesn't work with sunshine, simple as that.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Travisimo:
I bought an AT&T HTC One M8 today at the AT&T store. Brought it home and immediately unlocked the bootloader (via HTC Dev), installed TWRP, rooted and verified root. Tried the Firewater method to S-OFF and that didn't work, so I proceeded to download Sunshine. Installed the app, it passed compatibility testing, paid for the app via Paypal and it restarted. The phone rebooted and everything seemed ok. Rebooted to the bootloader and it still shows S-ON.

Did I do something wrong?

EDIT: Nevermind. Had to run the Sunshine app again and this time it worked like a charm!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kentilo:
HTC One Dual Sim (M8W) S-OFF is received. Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MisterRich:
I have a similar issue, minus the re-run and solve part....

I downloaded, purchased the license key, launched sunshine, says it was going to reboot, waited maybe 4-5 minutes, rebooted, rerlaunced Sunshine, and said it was going to uninstall. The app force closed 2x, and when rebooted, seems to be uninstalled, but, S-ON is still on...

This isn't the AT&T version, I believe it's the developer edition ( unbranded BS_US001 ) "model OP6B120"

Any thoughts? I re-launched the app, but it just asks me to install, and I'm unsure if by running it 2x like that may cause issues.

If it makes any difference, I previously tried with Firewater, and was given the "Welp, doesn't work" error code multiple times, but, since then deleted it from the sdcard and the /data/local/tmp folder...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
MisterRich,

First off, are you running a custom rom, even one that might claim to be stock?

email me at jcase @ cunninglogic . com or come to http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=sunshine-support and mention jcase
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Guys and Gals,

Only flash firmware from trusted sources, and make sure the rom/kernel/recovery you are flashing for your exact model. We have many variants of the htc m8, with different partition layouts.

In this case, MisterRich's misc partition ended up corrupted, likely due to flashing a recovery that used the wrong partition layout. His phone was technically s-off, however hboot gets confused by the bad misc partition, and behaves as if it is s-on, and shows that it is s-on.

This isn't something SunShine is capable of causing, but we are helping fix the issue now.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] headpiece747:
My bad if this has been asked but I have got a new device from HTC because my last was having a sound issue and my last device was S-Off with Firewater but this one doesn't work and gets the Welp message.

Question is if I purchase Sunshine to S-Off and this device takes a crap and I have to send in for warranty would I have to purchase Sunshine again if they send me a new replacment device?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
You should really read at least the last 5 pages or so xD always if you want to ask something...I asked that stuff already and it was answered by jcase..it should be one page or two back
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Puff1911:
If they change your device, then yes you have to purchase a new Sunshine unlock.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
SunShine licenses are tied to the device, so please make sure your hardware is working before purchasing it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
We currently have some bug in SunShine affecting some m9's right now. We are working on it and hope to have it resolved soo.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] guyverzero:
Thanks, I know we were already talking about this (you were the one that responded to my help ticket last night). Was just seeing if any other users were facing something similar to what I have, and if they had found a way to resolve it.

From all the great testimonials out there I'm sure that once it does get to working I'll love how easy it is!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] luxandroid:
Viper is heavily modified... You should be stock for best results.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] guyverzero:
Yeah, if the new version of Sunshine doesn't fix what my problem is, I'm gonna just dedicate a day to go back to stock and get this all solved. Thanks for the suggestion
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
We will get it resolved, just hard to pinpoint the issue. It doesn't help that test builds take several hours just to build :( hang in there, we will get it sorted out.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheLeshii:
Possible Malware?

When I downloaded the SuperSU apk, I did it straight to my phone. A friend of mine downloaded it to his computer first, and got malware in the process. Is there any concern that the apk itself could be infected? After I got s-off, I installed the Digitalhigh GPE ROM (I first had to flash the 5.1 GPE firmware). Would this process get rid of any malware on my phone?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jbfountain:
Don't you have a stock backup? If you do just backup your viper setup then restore the stock, and use Sunshine to get S-off then restore your viper backup. If you don't have a stock backup there are some in the T-MOBILE forum, or you can PM me, and I'll give you one of mine. This should work, and not take much more than a hour to complete.

I Truly Enjoy XDA-Developers with this Fabulous HTC One M9
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] guyverzero:
Well now I'm really at a loss. I did just decide to take the time out and reflash my stock backup (rooted, but otherwise untouched from when I got the phone) and sunshine had the same error. So, now all I can hope for is that I'm one of those M9's the dev talked about!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
hold tight, we are banging it out now
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
We have released 3.1.13, which should fix the issues with m9/e9 Please download and try it. You have have to reflash your rom or ruu for it to work properly. Let us know if you need further help.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] affliction_emrah:
Hi guys,

I have 2 desperate friends that have Verizon M8s and they have only 15-20 days to achieve soff. If they can't phones gonna be useless. Any help?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kingvortex:
Not that it needs confirmation, but I used the latest version just now to S-OFF my M9 and it worked perfectly. Goodbye carrier branding and long waits for updates!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nkk71:
Kinda mentioned in the OP:

Verizon HTC m8 5.x users are now supported, see http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=61920423&postcount=3652.

read that

and

the posts following it
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cyrusct82:
Is M8"S" don't know if that is supported(snapdragon 615)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nkk71:
ah my bad, thought he meant the plural of M8 :eek:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] guyverzero:
Another success story on the new version! Just flashed it on my way home from Canada in the car and I'm now all ready to flash the new firmware when I get home!

Went smooth as can be, just like I thought it would. Did take a couple minutes after the app popped up after reboot, but I just let it wait and eventually the prompt screen came up. Thanks a ton, great tool!

Will be using again on my M10 if anyone is still using HTC stuff by next year
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rob67ert:
How can i reflash if i don't have s-OFF?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kingvortex:
You don't need S-OFF to flash a ruu.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nkk71:
same way you flashed a ROM the first time, using TWRP->Install
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] PalmCentro:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] using now Sunshine but it doesn't show up to pay with credit card... only with paypal.

Why?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Sprint phone?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] PalmCentro:
Boost mobile.

Paid in the end with a friends pay pal account, still in middle of the process.

You rock!

Edit:

Done Sunshine a few times already but here it just stays on the screen with your licence generation was successful and sunshine is now running...

for along time... maybe i just have ants in the pants.. lol
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Did you get it sorted out?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MackadociousPrime38:
Hey on the Sunshine website what's the "download" button version? I thought you had to pay. But it lets me download the .apk for free. Is that the right one?

Or am I paying for a key?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Payment is done in the app, after your device's compatibility is confirmed.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] affliction_emrah:
Gonna try
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tallywacker:
Omg Verizon M8 support !!!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Instead of freaking out, try reading to OP?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MackadociousPrime38:
Thanks dude

[MENTION=5038791]Tallywacker[/MENTION] nice avatar
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
New in 3.1.14

Better support for lower memory and older devices. This should fix issues with the remix, mini, mini2 and others
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] narms72:
Just wanted to say Jcase you rock and my Verizon m9 and I are prepared and ready to pounce with our $25. Keep up the good work! I check this thread almost every day and everytime I see you posted something I get excited and with every update you release I know your one step closer to created many smiles and much joy by doing something that no one else can. I wonder how does this make you feel inside? Like a freaking rock star I would think, but who knows maybe it's nothing to you. I do not know because I can't read your mind. (If I could I would have tried what ever crazy or unstable exploit on my m9 that you currently have hidden and tucked away within your mind). Well it like 2AM here and I need to sleep(why I wonder do we need to sleep?) I realize that now may be a tough time in your life and I just want to let you know that I'm there for you and if you ever want to talk or something pm me!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FrickDude:
Does this mean that there won't be a simple install Sunshine, run it, and then install a custom ROM for the Verizon m8? We have to use this new round about way with a bunch of steps? Just curious if I should keep waiting for the simple 1 button push or stop waiting? Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] affliction_emrah:
After countless tries, with Verizone method, my friends are still helpless and their phones are un unusaable now. Hope you guys come up with a solution with sunshine soon!