yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] l7777:
Do the research and release your own S-Off method. Then you can charge whatever you want. These things take valuable time and $$ for devices to test with. That leaves two options, stop doing the work or ask a fee that will make it worth their time and cover the cost of the devices. Without their work, HTC devices would be just as locked as Samsung devices. Of course you could also spend ~$400 on a java card.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Please file a support ticket at therootninja.zendesk.com, we cant help with this on a public forum
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
It was never $15

SunShine has nothing to do with firewater

SunShine doesn't support Kingdom, so this doesnt effect you.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sunscape:
Can we get an admin to remove all the whining about cost? Seems off topic...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dottat:
Oh hai ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Neo:
I agree with the above. Firewater was a mistake only in that it was graciously offered for free. It has helped create some false standard where people feel entitled now and should be given exploits for free. Yeah open source is s free thing, the valued time and efforts of others isn't. The crying over wanting everything free is sickening and brings out the father in me. Please stop the whining and be thankful that a method for unlocking a device (which becomes more and more encrypted daily) is even available.

Neo

Forum Moderator
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Sloth:
IIRC Firewater was discontinued because the Devs were tired of users accusing them of tampering with Firewater to make it not work anymore so users would be forced to use Sunshine, but in reality the Firewater exploit was patched by HTC.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Firewater cost more to continue to support and upkeep than donations supported, it was not financially feasible to support indefinitely. It ate up money and time that could be used to develop newer solutions.

Firewater worked on very few devices still, the vast majority of devices were patched against it.

And most importantly, the level are rudeness and harassment that came from having both options available was ridiculous. Accusations, threats and just straight up rudeness. Why bother to continue it when all you get from it is garbage?

and lastly, this thread is for SunShine support, not a thread to complain about people not giving their time and money to provide you with free things at no cost. Please respect that, if you want to complain about firewater go find a firewater thread. They are different things, developed by different groups (with some members being part of both).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] orangekid:
Modmodmodmod
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Check it out... It's a Modfest.

BTW, grab yourself a free doughnut on the way out.

Free doughnut disclaimer
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zelendel:
Really it is a place to make money huh? So how much do you pay for the roms, mods, themes, and other things you flash?

But the bottom line is this is off topic and ends here. Anymore of this and people will find themselves removed from the site.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KennyG123:
A reminder:

This is the Paid Software Announcement and Discussion section

It is the ONLY subforum out of the 1000's of forums on this site that has software requiring payment

If you want free stuff, stay the hell out of here...simple right?

You should have read the sticky threads here and here before venturing to this subforum.

The developers here have graciously offered to turn over everything to anyone willing to repay them the costs

No one took them up on it. So those that are claiming XDA is a place to make money...really?

Your device functions without S-Off...it is not a necessity and all your crying is not going to make it free

SO..as previously mentioned...enough! This thread is for support of a paid software application!

This section is support for paid software, not to whine about the price

Any other posts will be removed without notice
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Nickw1978:
Understood

Again, It wasn't about complaining of free or not. I am actually undergoing other HTC issues and I was mainly angry about that and I did Apologize for sounding rude to you, I didn't mean any disrespect.

As for firewater it was more of just older devices that I dont see a solution for anymore and I was basically saying about who cares if you update firewater I would just make an offline binary that worked they way it did before with no support "as is" for "OLDER" HTC devices and such, there for if it works for the device fine and if not then go to sunshine.

As for the being a "Sunshine only" forum, when I go to the firewater web site, I get redirected to the sunshine web site. So when you get angry and say it is a sunshine only forum and that you have nothing to do with firewater. Wouldn't you say that is a bit miss leading?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] quebec1:
hello I need some clarification.

I have purchased a used m8 already unlocked bootloader least it fits the rom leedroid 7.3.2, but on s-on. I enclose picture.

Now I saw this program on the site trying to get s-off giveaway in other discussion ultimo125 pointed out to me that despite the bootloader unlocked phone could be in s-on eche to make s-off needed $ 25. Why I would do s-off it is for restoring the cell to the guarantee.

Now let me understand:

1) from 'image I attached the cid of my phone is original?

2) can I make a backup of cid?

3) starting from leedroid the program works?

4) I went on the website of sunshine and I was able to download the program called sunshine latest update and then when I have to pay the $ 25?

5) should give it a try even with firewater?

sorry for my english
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Nickw1978:
Hey Buddy

Look, its freedom of speech in America, The way this site is allowed to be viewed on the web by me and anyone else in America is how I am allowed to post what I feel is true and correct. I was not vulgar nor did I use any form of language that would violate TOS. I was being honest and real with everyone in here. Also I have donated money to a lot of people anonymously for software and hardware development over the years as well as I have cracked many programs myself for the purpose of developing better way and practices of copy protection. In closing, I work very hard to make things better for a lot of people and I didn't mean to come off harsh to Jcase or Beaups or anyone else for that matter but I do not appreciate people like you who dont know half of what your talking about running your mouth and starting trouble. If anything your posts should be removed for starting trouble and trying to goat everyone in the forum to come down on people like me who speak the truth.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Firewater url doesnt redirect you to here, this is a sunshine support thread. Devices unsupported by SunShine can use other methods.

Freedom of speech does not apply to private property, and its not freedom from repercussions of speech .
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Nickw1978:
Last Question??

If I have an HTC Droid DNA with the latest software 4.4.2 with Hboot 1.56? What solution can I use to unlock the bootloader let alone s-off? I really dont even care to much about S-off per say I Basically want to 1. Root the device 2. Flash Custom recovery 3. Backup the working OS since I cant seem to find the RUU for that device anywhere accept for the real old 4.1.1 Hboot 1.33 flash.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
You can use Sunshine, buy a javacard, or use a service where you send the device to them for jtag/javacard.

If you just want root, look for our weaksauce2 thread, but that cannot unlock the bootloader/allow you to use custom recovery.

--beaups
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
This is a SunShine support thread, this is not "do research for me thread". Use the search functionality of XDA or google for alternatives.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Well that's a question for this section HTC Droid DNA > Droid DNA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting.

Read around in this section. See what is being discussed on the matter. If you'd like use your freedom powers and start a thread in this section. Posting a thread on XDA is one of the powers you do have.

Once again, this thread is not the place for this conversation.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Nickw1978:
Again, I was mad because of the way the guy wants to make me look. I am not some begger coming in here looking for a hand out. I am just trying to get answers for older devices and I went to the sunshine forum because all the firewater ones are closed and again it just worked for me it wasnt like i was trying to be rude to you and I did mention that as you obviously read my post. I do have a lot of respect for you and I never bad mouthed any developers because I know what people go through its like a lot of you work full time jobs and then do something extra on the side and then people act like creeps and give out garbage and its a shame. Please understand that I am not those guys nor did I want to sound like them like say I had an HTC one M8 or M9 or a later motorola device, I wouldn't argue, I would S-off with sunshine and probably give you at least one "Thank you" I was comapling about older devices preferably Verizon devices that I cant do anything with other then temp roots. As for private property this is a public site thus making public property. Just saying.

---------- Post added at 10:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:46 AM ----------

Understood buddy.

---------- Post added at 10:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:48 AM ----------

I tried with sunshine and I get device not supported. I mean I unlocked and s-offed my friends droid dna with firewater about 6 months ago and now he wants me to do his sisters and firewater just deletes itself and when I go to firewaters website I get sunshine and when I use sunshine I get device not supported. That was the main reason I started this whole mess in the first place.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
http://theroot.ninja/diag.apk run that, give me the 8 digit identifier
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KennyG123:
First off you took that message as directed at you... That's on you.

There were other people in this thread that are now removed from this PRIVATE development site. Viewing posts are allowed by the public. Posting requires membership, adhering to the rules and following staff requests. This privilege of membership can be revoked at anytime. There is no illusion of Freedom of Speech here. Any further inquiries can be sent to me in PM. If you want support for this product then post your question.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] quebec1:
Help me please?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
With s-off you can set the CID to whatever you want

I'm not sure if SunShine functions on lee droid, you would have to run it and tell us of any errors.

SunShine prompts for payment after it determines it is compatible

Firewater is no longer supported, and will not work on your phone
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] quebec1:
ok i install the sunshine and when i lunch it i receive an message for payment. after payment sunshine tell me if is compatible with rom leedroid is it right?

if is not compatible i must reinstall only rom stock or i must also relock bootloader?

sorry for my englisk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
After it tests, if it asks for payment then yes it will work.

If it gives you an error, tell me the error.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TonyStark R.I.P.:
It works. I can confirm this for my leedroid powered M8:good:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] quebec1:
ok i done the test and now on display i read: your device passed the compatibility test, sunshine is compatible with device. to purchase a license immediately in app with paypal or a major credit card clich the buy button. to purchase out of app, or enter a license code click "code".

at this point i suppose that sunshine is compatible also with leedroid rom. now if i want s-off must pay 25$ and after the program start.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jbfountain:
Yep, that's the way it works.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] codyray324:
Just wanted to extend further thanks I ran sunshine when first released for the m8 5.0.1 and it worked but it didn't so easily I just ran the newest version on my dad's for him and it was quick painless and still an amazing deal.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Andyw2100:
Let me start by saying I am a bit confused, and I apologize for that.

I've been reading this thread on and off for months, and I believe I have read the last forty or fifty pages of posts or so.

I had thought that we were still waiting for a version of Sunshine that could S-off 5.x on the Verizon HTC One M8. But then some pages back I believe I read that if, like me, a user had already bought Sunshine and achieved S-off with 4.4.4 on a Verizon HTC One M8, then it would be possible to take the OTA update to 5.x and again achieve root and S-off. Is this correct?

Assuming it is correct, I understand that I need to return my phone to a stock recovery before taking the OTA update. I'm just not sure what I would need to do immediately after taking the OTA update, to re-establish S-Off and root access. I'm also not sure what I would need to do to update to the most recent version of Sunshine.

If I somehow got this wrong, and Sunshine is not yet capable of this, I apologize, but I thought I read perhaps 10-15 or so pages back that it was.

Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dottat:
If you are s-off, no ota will remove that. You can use the s-off ruu I posted in the vzw m8 section to update. It's pre-rooted.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Andyw2100:
I appreciate the quick response.

I just looked at your thread, as I was not familiar with the term ruu. I see that flashing that file would involve wiping my phone, and would require reinstalling from a backup. I'd prefer to take an OTA update, and not have to go that route.

I have flashed TWRP in the past, and I imagine I could figure out how to do that again, which I imagine would get me root access back, right?

I'm still confused as to when and how to load the new version of Sunshine, though.

Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dottat:
If you are s-off because you previously used sunshine you are done with sunshine. No need to update it or re s-off. If you are s-off take this conversation over to the vzw m8 section. You can post in the stickied thread on ruu's in the general section.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sunscape:
So, a temp root is used on Motorola devices running 4.4.2+ to unlock the bootloader, but sunshine does not work on all versions of 4.4.4. There is a temp root method that works on 4.4.4 that is used in kingroot, but running sunshine after using it results in the app reporting that the device is not supported. Is this a matter of integrating something like the kingroot temp root method into sunshine? Or is the temp root kingroot uses just not good enough?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
It can work on 2013 motorolas on 4.4.4 if and only if they are rooted with one of my previous methods that bypassed write protection. As those devices retained their < 4.4.4 bootloaders. The 4.4.4 bootloaders block sunshine.

very welcome

Yep
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jaw2floor:
This has probably been asked a few times already

Will I have to pay again if I want to soff my device more than once?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DarkRazorZ:
Not if it's the same device/same motherboard
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] skulldreamz:
If the phone has the same board that you payed for initially then no. If the phone was sent in for repair for example and they replaced the board then yes you will have to pay again as it's a new unlock
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arthios:
I'm a bit confused I'm sorry to say. I've received my nice new M9 and it's 100% stock. Can I use Sunshine to S-OFF the device and unlock the bootloader, or do I need to unlock the bootloader first through HTC and thus admit to being a tad naughty? Also, is root required prior to using Sunshine? Thanks in advance.

Edit:

Big sigh............................

I've discovered Sunshine needs root access, which means custom recovery, which means unlocked bootloader, which means HTCdev. Darn.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
For m9 you'll need to unlock the bootloader via htcdev and root first.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arthios:
Many thanks. I've edited my original post.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Michaelmansour1997:
J Case how long do you think it will be before you crack the VZW bootloader, sorry if you get this question alot.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
which phone/firmware?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Michaelmansour1997:
Verizon 5.0.2 HTC one m9
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
No updates, we are working on it
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Michaelmansour1997:
that's what I like to hear :) gl
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arthios:
Telstra HTC M9

I've successfully achieved s-off using Sunshine. Many thanks for producing such a useful utility. The whole process couldn't have been easier. Worth the money and highly recommended.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] exocetdj:
Apologies for silly question. Is 3.1 compatible with the latest software on m9 (1.32.401.17) wanted confirmation before I take ota as can't afford to s off til weds but could really do with taking ota.

Thanks in advance for your time :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Can you give me the output of adb shell getprop ro.build.fingerprint, thats how i keep track of what is known to be compatible, i cna then look it up
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Towel root should work fine, as should sunshine. Support is in irc. See link in OP.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Azathoth6:
please put another way

first I'm sorry for my bad english language.

but then, I don't have access to paypal. hence, if it possible for you put another way like paying with google play account.and I'd appreciate for it
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
You can pay in the app through paypal with a credit card, without a paypal account. Google Wallet is coming soon
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dmullaney:
This is awesome - great tool, and well worth the $25 - its the easiest S-Off since the Desire!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Dasco68:
Worked first time, a very easy tool to use as long as you are stock.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sweetnsour:
I thought I had no chance getting s-off after firewater didn't work. Didn't hesitate to buy Sunshine and now all is good on my T-Mobile M8. Thank you devs!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] koakawe:
Thanks Guys!

HTC ONE M8 {T-Mobile US}

Recovery: PhilZ Touch 6.26.6 (Clockworkmod v6.0.4.8)

firewater "whelps", of course

Put SunShine-latest.apk, HTC_One_(M8)_-_MaximusHD_5.0.0.zip, philz_touch_6.26.6-m8, etc on external SD card

* NOT MAXIMUSHD 6.x - that uses different firmware, stick with the one that you know works

Tried SunShine running InsertCoin 3.0.8: "Incompatible ROM ..."

Boot into recovery & backup to external SD card via Philz

Wipe Data/Factory Reset {PhilZ}

Flash HTC_ONE_(M8)_-_MaximusHD_5.0.0.zip {PhilZ}

- with a Full Wipe

- took default packages, etc (Next, Next...)

Rebooted and let the phone start the configuration

Select Language and connect to WiFi

Got Google? No

Make it Google? Not Now

HTC Advantage: Remind me later, Next

Fast and easy setup: Skip, Next

Transfer or restore: Skip, Next

Auto sync: UNCHECK, Next

Personalize & secure: {take default name}, Next

HTC Backup: Next

Google location: More, Finish

Respond to SMS message from Significant Other {optional but recommended}

Open File Manager app & open the SunShine-latest.apk

Accept SunShine permissions, Decline Google's "security check"

Open SunShine

Disclaimer: Continue (you're already dirty...)

Compatibility Test: Okay

SuperUser Request: Grant (duh)

{watch a circle spin on a blue background}

License: ... (if you get this far, I suppose it is "guaranteed" to work?)

-- BUT--

"In-App Purchase" does NOT support 2-factor authentication!

So if you need something like a confirmation SMS message to your phone then you cannot use PayPal

Therefore I used a Credit Card

License Purchased: Restart {SunShine will restart, not your phone}

Notices, blue screen & circles again

Ready to Go! [No Turning Back] Continue

Rebooting "Doing final compatibility checks"

Phone Restarts, Run SunShine again

Ready To Go! Continue

Success!!

Took longer to type out the "Step-by-Step" than it did to S-Off!

Thank you for your efforts
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
We are going to solve the 2factor part soon, allowing purchase on the website instead of in the app for those who, like me, use the 2factor.

On another note, PayPal 2factor is garbage, citation: I use it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] contraryrhombus:
Well worth the money to get it done. Especially as I spent nearly 9 hours trying several different ways that may or may not work. More than happy to support a dev who knows what they are doing and can make things happen for all.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] comstar:
Well said +1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
SunShine DOES work on the dual sim, your phone did not have root, which is a requirement for SunShine.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jelbo:
Nm (m7 question).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ZeroLozen:
Is SuperSU the only supported superuser app? If so, which? I haven't been able to update SuperSU binaries on v.1.93. Thank you in advance.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Don't use supersu or superuser with sunshine.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ZeroLozen:
Doesn't the video show the user granting permission to 'Sunshine' in SuperSU?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Perhaps, but don't install supersu or superuser to use sunshine....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ZeroLozen:
All set. Thanks folks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sanjeev835:
SunShine v1.1 worked on my HTC One m8 Device

I purchased via credit card in $25 approx 1500 INR. and it really worked without any hassle.

Thanks to all SunShine v1.1 dev team.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sirio87s:
IMHO, $25 are too much for a "simply" tool... i understand that are a big work back, but i think that $25 are too much.... if they had been $5 ok, but $25........... :rolleyes:

however, compliments @ sunshine team!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cyrusct82:
Here we go again.

What wrong with you people?

You buy a 800$ phone and you say that this app it's too expensive?

It's their work they can ask as much as they want for it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] exocetdj:
Thx for your reply

Post update I assume?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Find someone already on the update i suggest
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] exocetdj:
no need

borrowed the wife's card and all is good. Thanks for the tool, worked a treat :D
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] miggsr:
Miggs is back again [emoji41] just used this to unlock yet another HTC device. This time was HTC One Max on Vzw went smooth.