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[Verizon LG G3] shpotik:
Is there any progress?
[Verizon LG G3] idkwhothatis123:
Sprint root was just achieved. This was one of their tasks for this weekend. Now it's full on for the bootloader unlock!
[Verizon LG G3] oska3:
+1
[Verizon LG G3] coupe68gt390:
I'm good for $35 on Verizon. Extra $20 if by September 1st.
[Verizon LG G3] jager420:
Bad etiquette..
[Verizon LG G3] oska3:
Whaat?!?
[Verizon LG G3] shpotik:
How so? I'm not putting a deadline or anything I only would like to know if any progress is made, not complaining or anything... I don't have twitter or anything to follow the devs thats why I asked ... And now we know that the devs have been working hard and got root for sprint phones, so yes there's definitely progress...I'm just very impatient cuz I wanna start flashing this bad boy away...

Only curious no harm intended:)
[Verizon LG G3] jfhanny:
Up my donation $10 dollars each please!

For clarity I want to be down for 20 and another 20 if done by the first!
[Verizon LG G3] Alien-dx11:
Check out this thread for progress. http://xdaforums.com/att-lg-g3/general/bounty-att-lg-g3-bootloader-unlock-t2820785/page44

Especially the dev "thecubed" who is working on unlocking the bootloader is very active on this thread, providing pretty frequent updates on the progress.
[Verizon LG G3] samg77:
There is nothing wrong requesting a status update in this thread. That is one of the reasons this thread is here for. We know nobody is rushing the developers, we are all just very excited to get the bootloader unlocked, we all love this phone, and are going to love it even more once its unlocked!! :good::good: :D

We are only $60 away from hitting $5000 a full two days early!! Man we are knocking out these pledges!! Whos going to put us over the top!?
[Verizon LG G3] jmacdonald19:
Count me in for $20.
[Verizon LG G3] jager420:
No harm no foul.. I'm in for $40
[Verizon LG G3] samg77:
Nice you pushed us to $5000!! Way to go man!!
[Verizon LG G3] Iloudsan:
My question is is this bounty only for at&t G3 or also for international ver. D855
[Verizon LG G3] samg77:
It is for both the Verizon and AT&T LG G3. Althoughs say it will work on ALL versions with a locked bootloader. So you can make pledges for any device with a locked bootloader.
[Verizon LG G3] SOCOM-HERO:
$10 for VZW! Let's get this done guys! :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon LG G3] jlvlawrence:
Put me down for $25 for the Verizon model.
[Verizon LG G3] genetrader:
Dumb Question...

Stupid question here... sorry - but what is the difference between the root you are committing $$ to try to achieve here versus the current STUMP root method? Is it that it needs to be updated every boot or something like that? I am just trying to understand... Thanks in advance for a short reply.

- Gene
[Verizon LG G3] Mistertac:
Stump is for root. This thread is for the bootloader. Two separate things. With the bootloader being unlocked we can then have a custom recovery

- Tapatalked from the G3
[Verizon LG G3] big gulps huh?:
Root has already been achieved, this is for the bootloader unlock. With an unlocked bootloader we will be able to do many things, chief among them will be flashing different Roms (Cyanogen/Paranoid Android along with many others). With just root, we are unable to do that.
[Verizon LG G3] genetrader:
Thanks for the prompt reply guys - count me in for $20 to increase the incentive.
[Verizon LG G3] spotmark:
Got a birthday coming on Monday. Couldn't think of a better present than an unlocked bootloader. :fingers-crossed: ;) :p
[Verizon LG G3] thunderbls:
A birthday gift for all... lol happy almost birthday man.
[Verizon LG G3] oadam11:
I think following this thread and being here before the unlock is exciting. When I got the g2 the loki exploit was already out

Sent from my LG G3
[Verizon LG G3] Mistertac:
Update from TheCubed

- Tapatalked from the G3
[Verizon LG G3] desantim:
CANNOT WAIT - My G3 is hemorrhaging for some AOSP ASAP
[Verizon LG G3] Sir-Lancelot:
This will be my next device if they can unlock the bootloader. I keep eyeballing this section, but I am sticking with my Note2 in the meantime.

I sincerely wish you guys the best of luck getting this unlocked, but I won't be holding my breath. VZW is a donkey but unfortunately for coverage traveling in my area they are the only option.

I will keep my fingers crossed and eyes on this thread.
[Verizon LG G3] spotmark:
That's the way I felt about my M8, but after using my wife's G3, I was willing to live with just root. Still hoping for a bootloader unlock though.
[Verizon LG G3] TCPDump:
Well, I think we're all hoping you get that for your birthday. lol
[Verizon LG G3] desantim:
Cannot wait to be able to post this for our G3......
[Verizon LG G3] rcozzi:
updates?

Any idea of who may be working on this? Or how long a wait we may be in for. I have this phone and based on its popularity I thought it would happen sooner than later.
[Verizon LG G3] big gulps huh?:
Go to the first post and head over to the ATT Bounty Thread. There are at least four guys who are working on it (the same guys who gave us Stump Root). Also, just because it is popular does not mean it will happen. Look at the S5... We all hope it will and those who are working on it are confident that it can happen, its all a waiting game right now.
[Verizon LG G3] Anthony825:
I wouldn't get your hopes up until we hear something straight from the developers who are actually working on this.
[Verizon LG G3] tech_head:
Proper etiquette is not to ask "how long?"

That's like asking "when is judgement day?"

You might get an answer, but it will be wrong.

Correct etiquette is to pledge to the bounty to show that you really want it.

The developers are working very hard. Don't bother them.
[Verizon LG G3] thunderbls:
OMG!! Please don't post that.. The time I spent opening and looking at that picture is something I will never get back and I am scared for life. Lol
[Verizon LG G3] sslayer22:
I don't know if any of you remember on the g3 release date a few cell locations gave away free g3's to the first 20 people.

Well, I was one of those people and everybody was making a big deal that the phone are "unlocked".

I'm not sure if this is helpful but I'll gladly help out if I can.

Lmk
[Verizon LG G3] bunchies:
Only tmobile g3's were released unlocked
[Verizon LG G3] sslayer22:
Is there a way to easily tell?
[Verizon LG G3] Cruiserdude:
They probably meant that it's carrier unlocked, like all of Verizon's LTE phones. Just means that you can put any carriers SIM in and set the APNs, and it'll work. Won't necessarily support their LTE bands, but voice and some sort of data will work.

Generally when anything official from a company or agency comes out discussing unlocking in reference to phones, that's what they're talking about. It's too bad, as I would much rather have an unlocked bootloader if given the choice.

Oh well, just gotta have faith in these hardworking folks, and a little patience, and we'll be there soon enough!
[Verizon LG G3] bweN diorD:
ill gladly pay [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] and crew $25 for a verizon unlock or work around (Sunshine G3 version :p ), and happily donate the $25 to anyone else who can provide the same.

Thanks to those working on this!!
[Verizon LG G3] tech_head:
Just indicate in this thread that you are adding to the kitty for an unlock The moderator will add your pledge to the pot.
[Verizon LG G3] anthrem:
Put me in for $25...

Need CM for Verizon LG G3, only way will include bootloader unlock
[Verizon LG G3] TCPDump:
$25 here for anything involving the VZW variant.
[Verizon LG G3] Gordo1603:
Update from the att side...
[Verizon LG G3] oconnell84:
Count me in for $25 for the vzw
[Verizon LG G3] GillRigged:
Dammit. I'll put up $50 for Verizon bootloader unlock ? or bypass (Loki exploit). I miss being able to run backups, wipe cache and flash certain things.
[Verizon LG G3] Gordo1603:
Man this thread almost seems boring compared to the AT&T one... So much drama!
[Verizon LG G3] spotmark:
I think we're just content to sit back and wait. ;)
[Verizon LG G3] samg77:
Pledges updated to this point, if I forgot you either on the Spread sheet or in the Original Post please let me know now. Please check both places for your name. Thank you.

We have had $250 worth of pledges removed or we would have hit our goal of $5500 3 days early. We are at $5482, who's going to pledge/increase their pledge and push us over $5500??
[Verizon LG G3] Jimjk1968:
pledge

My broke a$$ will pledge $20 if it kills me! Now can we get this thing done and let the Roms begin?? :):D
[Verizon LG G3] droidrev71:
Thanks, you broke a$$!
[Verizon LG G3] Jimjk1968:
pledge

I'll let you know when to send in your half! :laugh:
[Verizon LG G3] samg77:
WAY TO GO GUYS HIT $5522!! TIPS ARE EXPIRING IN 3 DAYS, Who's going to cut the developers some slack and extend their tips until Sept 15th? Or better yet convert their tips to pledges? These devs having been working super hard!! Lets do this!! I'll lead by example and I am converting my $40 tip over to my pledge amount!
[Verizon LG G3] droidrev71:
My pledge is up already. If I had your loot, well, I'd pledge a grand..lol
[Verizon LG G3] tech_head:
I'll up my pledge to $75 (was $50).
[Verizon LG G3] WeThePeople13:
I will throw in ten$$
[Verizon LG G3] Mocheen:
Hey guys, I've searched and had no luck. Trying to figure out how to boot into the bootloader. I used to use Samsung it was easy, I have jumped ship cause of knox. I've tried up + down and power, power and down, and up + power. Quick boot doesn't do it either. I know my d851 is unlocked but is there no way to get to the bootloader?
[Verizon LG G3] samg77:
Download Quick Boot from the app store. As long as your rebooted, it is a reboot program that should support rebooting into bootloader. Never tried it on this phone but always worked on past phones.
[Verizon LG G3] Mocheen:
Tried quickboot it just restarts the phone even with root permission

---------- Post added at 10:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 PM ----------

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/lg-g3-fastboot-mode/

Found this. Bootloader hides behind download mode.
[Verizon LG G3] turbo50t:
Install twrp. http://www.droidviews.com/root-and-install-twrp-recovery-on-t-mobile-lg-g3-d851/
[Verizon LG G3] samg77:
This is for Tmobile G3 only.
[Verizon LG G3] turbo50t:
Sorry thought that was what you had. You said yours was unlocked, from what I have read Tmobile has the only unlocked US bootloader.
[Verizon LG G3] devo1929:
Your first comment says you have the Tmobile variant... (d851)

Sent from LG G3
[Verizon LG G3] o0radryan0o:
Sign the petition!

https://www.change.org/p/lg-electro...unity-to-unlock-bootloader-in-lg-phones#share
[Verizon LG G3] Mocheen:
Yeah I do. I just wanted to access that area.
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
You might start another thread with this link in it, so it can get more visibility - but I signed it! Looks like over 5,300 signers already!
[Verizon LG G3] turbo50t:
This is for Tmobile G3 only.

Well if that is the one you have then install twrp or any of the other methods suggested to you, they all work on your model to 'Get into That area". Are you sure of the model you have? Doesn't seem you do as you contradict yourself in posting replies to others.:confused:
[Verizon LG G3] Mocheen:
If you read my previous post you actually can't get into that area without removing download mode. I already have root and twrp and you can't even boot into the bootloader it just resets the phone.
[Verizon LG G3] shpotik:
Any news?
[Verizon LG G3] hawkswind1:
Nope. I'd give it a month or so if it happens at all. The devs do this when they have free time and after snooping on irc I believe they are finding out its not as easy as they thought.
[Verizon LG G3] tech_head:
Stop asking......

It will be all over Android Central, Droid Forums, and XDA once it happens.
[Verizon LG G3] turbo50t:
Nothing wrong with asking, expectations are high and a little update from time to time would be nice to let people who have pledged, know that things are still proceeding. :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon LG G3] hpe0atd:
Keep an eye on the AT&T bounty thread. Even though there is a lot more banter over there, thecubed has been posting updates periodically over there (which usually get passed along to our thread). Some people are getting pessimistic about the bootloader unlock, but just 4 days ago thecubed said there was progress being made. I remain optimistic as do the devs. But yes it will be no mystery when it does happen.
[Verizon LG G3] tech_head:
Actually, until it's unlocked, it could be a day, a month or a year.

Be patient. It's a lot harder than rooting.
[Verizon LG G3] Rootuser3.0:
Give up this is never getting unlocked unless LG unlocks it's let's be realistic
[Verizon LG G3] TheJesus:
Yeah, because Samsung unlocked the S4, right? Oh wait... You underestimate the reverse engineering capable with the right tools and minds.
[Verizon LG G3] nmil1484:
I am in for $10 for Verizon version.
[Verizon LG G3] samg77:
The devs have made great progress towards the unlock and are very confident that its defiantly happening. Are you trolling or what?
[Verizon LG G3] Rootuser3.0:
Not at all trolling, simply just making a realistic comment. The way the bootloaders are secured now a days, the odds are great.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
I agree with you man. note 3 never got unlocked same with s5 i believe. g2 has a workaround not a true unlock though
[Verizon LG G3] shpotik:
I will get the g3 either way! My wife has it and I love it! Just having root and exposed mods makes the phone that much better...and if there's any kind of unlock would be a bonus.
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
im not saying not get the phone just dont buy expecting unlock! i bought cause i got a great deal on the g3 and it will hold me over until i buy note 4 developer edition. just sold my note 3 developer edition so i am ready to go! then once i get note 4, g3 is gone lol
[Verizon LG G3] droidrev71:
Imo you can't go wrong with g3. There's already been a pic released with Twrp on Verizon variant. I had Sammy dev edition and it was a dead end. Sammy doesn't support their dev edition phones. Don't get me wrong Sammy note 4 looks nice but no more safestrap will equal having only a little bit of development. Great specs but little development..
[Verizon LG G3] oneandroidnut:
NOTE 4 ftw
[Verizon LG G3] mrhds:
Just picked up a shiny new G3. Put me down for $25.
[Verizon LG G3] droidrev71:
Yah yah..enjoy..LOL HTC one max 2 Ftw
[Verizon LG G3] bobcat987:
Update from thecubed (IOMonster) from the att board
[Verizon LG G3] TheJesus:
Also, in a second post he mentioned he's still 100% confident in an unlock and that they've only spent about two weekends of time on it.
[Verizon LG G3] hawkswind1:
I just bought G3 tweaksbox since it looks like it's gonna be a while. Pretty impressed with all the options. I'm appreciative to even have root
[Verizon LG G3] jthompson0019:
Tweekbox is awesome and the reason why I am so happy with this phone. This is the longest I've gone in years with out flashing a ROM. The stock ROM - bloat + tweekbox = a kick ass phone!
[Verizon LG G3] jmotyka:
I've said it before I'll say it again. The devs don't care about the bounty. Its an added bonus ......yes. But for people to keep coming up with extra incentives and ideas on how and when an unlock is coming, needs to stop.

I've seen all kinds of scenarios play out over here on xba with different phones since the g1. Every single time people pester our developers. And then have the nerve to twist things up and say "we're not pestering we're giving them incentives!" In which I understand , you want a unlock as fast as possible.

You know what I do when developers finally get an unlock going ....... I donate to each developer involved once they have released an unlock. And send them personal thank you messages along with it. I guarantee you that they enjoy that than a bloated thread dedicated to pissing them off with timelines diguised as incentives. I remember these same conversations and angry trolls just before the S3 got unlocked. I propose that the mods lock these boot loader threads and open a developer blog thread (where only the developers invloved )can post their thoughts and progress. And keep the donations out of the threads. Good idea? You tell me. Trolls beware I will not respond to your ignorance, if you plan on replying then think about what you say before you say it.
[Verizon LG G3] Bassdj427:
Well said. I'd love just a thread where the devs can post updates (although if it's possible is beyond me).
[Verizon LG G3] autoprime:
bounty.. no bounty.. whatever..

but if these bounty threads were not here.. i dont think we'd be posting updates until it was finished.. other than some bits on twitter.

not disagreeing with anything said.. I'm fine with it going either way. just saying a "dev only" thread really isnt needed and most likely wont be used.

I personally have nothing to say outside of being a smartass until the project is finished. IO is polite and doesnt want to ignore the threads so he will post an update now n then to calm the sea of users.
[Verizon LG G3] THEbigSWEEN:
From what I've seen so far, seems about right! :silly: Your comments are always amusing and usually just as good as an update. From most of us (some feel entitled for some reason) nothing is expected from you devs because we know this is done out of your love for tinkering and the community and done in your own free time.

Keep doing what you do and know your guys' work and effort is greatly appreciated by those of us who don't have the time, money, and/or skill to learn to do amazing things that you all do. :good:
[Verizon LG G3] Gordo1603:
Latest update on att side....
[Verizon LG G3] idkwhothatis123:
Which, in all fairness to the devs, I do not understand. Why not release the exploit for use now and then (if they so choose to) continue to work on the real bootloader unlock? 1 in the hand vs 2 in the bush. 1 in hand wins all day, its a guarantee. We don't know for sure if the bootloader will actually get unlocked ya know?

I wish I knew more about the tough stuff, yet alas, I just know how to theme lol.
[Verizon LG G3] trent999:
Well, they aren't releasing that loki-like exploit yet because they don't have it yet. They didn't say they did.

They said they had found a number of possible avenues that almost certainly could be exploited, during their work so far in figuring this phone out, but that these were not being pursued now since the goal is to be able to do a real unlocking, not just a loki-like workaround.

What I read was unclear to me about whether these likely exploitable paths were the kind that could result in loki-like exploits, or new rooting methods to replace StumpRoot (which Verizon is certainly going to get patched), or both.

Remember that rooting involves an attack that just provides a temporary elevation of privilege so su and a manager like SuperSu can be installed with proper privs. Bypassing a module signature check like Loki did for the G2 is a whole different matter, and significantly more of a challenge, usually.

Having lots of alternative root exploit possibilities is a Real Good Thing, though.
[Verizon LG G3] tech_head:
From what I understand, what they have found could lead to LOKI type exploits.

They have not pursued that avenue because it will distract them from the real goal.

If they exhaust all other means then they will go back and follow the path of a LOKI type exploit.

The goal here is to unlock the bootloader and they aren't going off that path yet.
[Verizon LG G3] nmil1484:
So yeah!
[Verizon LG G3] trent999:
I agree that is quite a realistic way to interpret what has been said. It may be they have found likely ways to do a Loki-style circumvention, but that would require custom machine language exploit code to be written to fall in to, which is hard - but was done for the G2 !

I am happy to have at least root methods working for now and don't expect miracles. That said, I have suggested to my son that getting a G2 as a free upgrade on Verizon might well be worth considering over the G3 for $100. Or switch from Verizon to a GSM pre-paid...he could still do that with either the G2 or G3 on Verizon, really, but that 2 year contract...ick !
[Verizon LG G3] marousa_king:
Money

I will pledge 50 pound for the d855
[Verizon LG G3] Fuse8499:
I'm happy with roots for now. The talented devs of xda will have bootloader unblocked soon. They never cease to amaze me. These guys really make our super phones into mega phones. I just upgraded from G2 and couldn't be happier. The extra screen real estate, extra RAM, laser focus and expandable storage was will worth the upgrade. Keeping my G2 as a backup.
[Verizon LG G3] krazy_smokezalot:
Here it is $300 I pledge. And I'll have something special for who ever unlocks the BL
[Verizon LG G3] docmarioce:
Count me in...

I keep coming here and reading and to be honest never donated to the devs before but since there are many other people who have donated and I imagine the effort the devs are doing to unlock this thing . In respect to them all I am in for " 20 dollars for the unlock of the Verizon LG G3"

Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] KennyG123:
Thread cleaned as requested

XDA barely tolerates Bounty threads only for development advances

Often they get closed for the very reasons this one was cleaned

Keep your posts on topic and ALL forum rules apply

Which means NO profanity, name calling, disrespect will be tolerated!

Thank you for your cooperation

Friendly Neighborhood Senior-Mod
[Verizon LG G3] ins5736:
$30 for bootloader bypass or unlock of VS985.

Sent from my VS985 4G
[Verizon LG G3] lfk1:
Im in for $20. Thanks in advance for all your time and effort.
[Verizon LG G3] codyvance:
Please remove my contribution, I have gone back to my S4 . thanks
[Verizon LG G3] slaytanic:
I'm still in. Even though i switched to the tmobile variant with unlocked bootloader.
[Verizon LG G3] rwcasto:
Put me in for 20 as well- thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] jimbob_sf:
I'm down to $25 from $50 for the sheer fact that having to read the pages of fluff in this thread has taken hours from my life. I'm all for locked threads where the devs give updates and a separate one for donations (that I open once for my pledge).
[Verizon LG G3] dlscott1111:
I will add another $5 to my pledge, just to keep the thread alive.
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
Please remove my original pledge as well. My hope was originally that an unlock would be released free of charge, after taking into account all the money that is included in this bounty. If this still happens and an exploit is released for free, then I will most gladly buy the devs a case (or 3!) of beer (or wine for that matter ;) ) at that time.

However, given some potential recent indications that any future unlock might just be built into the sunshine app, then the fact that I will need to use that on a MINIMUM of 3, and potentially a total of 5 devices within the year, at that point I can't justify $25 a pop for each device on TOP of an original bounty pledge.

I understand a lot of hard work goes into these things, and a lot of rare skill does as well, and it's all done for a (somewhat) limited audience - and all that should without a single doubt translate into some "higher" than "average" earnings for the responsible devs. However, if I'm looking at ultimately spending a potential of $125 JUST on unlocking family owned devices, and then including a bounty pledge on top of that, then at some point it's just a little much to be paid out by just one individual. If the cards play out differently (which I am still hopeful for!) then I will most gladly donate at such a time, and I will donate even more than my original pledge as a sincere "thank you". However, at this time I will be removing my pledge until more is known. Thank you.
[Verizon LG G3] Odin2347:
Poor college student here will pledge $5 or 1 burger king value meal. Anyone hear of any news or status update from TheCubed or others?:good: