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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kal-El7:
$2615 for root? wow.....

I believe everyone should be compensated in some way for their time, but I've never seen a number th high for root. T-Mo has N4 rooted and can be used on AT&T, I think. I guess it's because I am already accustomed to one single legendary wizard developer who always does the T-Mobile Samsung root for free. Our Note 4 was rootable long, long ago with everything left untouched and being stock. Knox counter still trips, though, but it's NOT needed to have Knox Warranty at 0x0 anyway. I've personally seen Samsung reps who work at Samsung Service Centers confess that they never look for 0x0 warranty trip anyway. And if that wasn't good enough news...that's only involving dealing with Samsung directly. Cell carriers process the exchanges regardless. I currently use full fledged Knox for work and it is AWESOME....but ONLY if you ACTUALLY USE it for work using a corporate Microsoft Exchange email account. And even then, Knox is nothing more than a software, it's not baked into the OS or anything else. So alternatives exist. You don't need Knox for warranty purposes, I confirmed that with the many times I've exchanged phones with Knox tripped.

So get rid of your Knox pledge, only chase after root and, for that matter, root is already achieved on T-Mobile Note 4 for free. (although I would encourage a Thank You donation where possible). If you need to be on AT&T, hopefully you get root soon. Or you can use T-Mo Note on AT&T. Stop worrying about Knox.

Sony Xperia Z3 has an actual DRM trip that cripples your camera features when Bootloader is unlocked, so those types of rooting booby traps which are the actual worse ones that you want to worry about. Samsung has no such cripple strategy in place......yet. I saw a side by side comparison photo taken with the Xperia Z3 before root and after root and the camera took a BIIG hit in quality regarding low-light enhancement features.

Get root, forget the rest if you're concerned about processing warranties.

Sent from my lonely, Tweaked-starved Galaxy Note 4.

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People get OTA pushes on root? Thought that wasn't possible. But if so, I think you might be able to prevent that by blocking (freezing, not uninstalling) that feature using Titanium Backup Pro. All my OTA's fail. But root is needed, so let's get that root goin'.

Sent from my lonely, Tweaked-starved Galaxy Note 4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] b3asty:
I'm personally hopeful that a bounty that good will attract DEVs and get us root. The level of contribution to this thread also speaks for the strength of this ATT N4 community. We have plenty of great people here that would rally around some good development. Keeping my fingers crossed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kal-El7:
Good deal. I still think root can be achieved for a more practical amount, but to each their own - and indeed "root access" can be a priceless privilege. I'm on T-Mo where root was already achieved by the legendary Chainfire, but it is my hope that you guys over here can get on that bandwagon soon, also. Got my fingers crossed for you.

I wonder if rooting methods for SM-N910T has any cross-compatibility with your phone, this way a lot of guess work can be eliminated. Perhaps giving the $2615 AT&T root bounty to Chainfire alone might be a quicker path since he's already cracked the Note 4 and has familiarity with the structure of the device. Just taking a guess here.

For those people already enjoying a rooted T-Mobile ON AT&T's network and you want to convert the T-Mobile boot animation into a genuine AT&T boot animation to make your T-Mobile N4 appear more AT&T'ish......I think you can now achieve that here:

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-tmobile/general/att-users-t-mobile-note-4-att-n4-t2919575

My apologies if sharing links like this is a violation.

Sent from my lonely, Tweaked-starved Galaxy Note 4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] mattism78:
Please put me down for $25. I'm guessing someone will contact me when needed or I can send funds now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] deathshead:
Anyone have a current ATT total?

OP has not updated in a long time...

We need to break that $6k mark for combined VZW/ATT!

Verizon - ATT Notes as we have seen on the N3 were interchangeable Note 4 should be the same.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] optimusv45:
Keep checking back on the forums
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] BGuILtY718:
I got 20 on it. I just want this thing rooted already.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] greekunit690:
Put me down for $10
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ReggieSmith:
If root isn't achieved before Lollipop is pushed by the carriers this gets even more difficult, right?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
That's what they're saying...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] optimusv45:
OP still check and update this ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] djmouse:
I'm in for $50
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
Yea I am, just been busy with work and programming for the Moto 360.

And my birthday was on the 6th so had to go get some drinks with the buds.

I will update all tomorrow
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] optimusv45:
Cool. Keep the thread going, keep the hope alive
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] deathshead:
With the current ATT count combined with the Verizon totals, we are about $95 bucks away from the $6000 dollar mark!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
UPDATED OP, removed ones who jumped to tmobile and added new pledges!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] heypetro:
How to create the ROOT?

Is it possible for an enthusiast to figure out how to create the root method? What tools are used? I would happy to try if someone could point me in the right direction.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] soraxd:
how does this attract such little results.. is anyone actually actively looking/sharing exploits or any findings whatsoever? I've heard one maybe two mentions to date. so does the att n4 community even have any developers? call them out by name.

otherwise redirect this huge pot of cash 'free for all bounty', to seek out a capable coder or reverse engineer. no kernel coder is surfing xda for job listings. tomorrow morning I will start reaching out to capable coders about commission inquiries. I ask if you know any worthwhile as well, that you at the very least forward them this thread to them and spread some awareness.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] itsmills:
Great Work!

Keep up the good work!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] deathshead:
Lets put it this way,

The N4 is a hugely popular device on the 2 top carriers in the country.

Anyone in the scene who isn't living in the woods knows the N4 is not currently rooted and realizes the need for root.

Please do shake some trees with dev's! this is a community effort, get this thread out there.

Getting the bounty is just the icing on the cake.

This thread has been picked up all over Twitter and some of the major Android sites.

"If you build it they will come"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] optimusv45:
Some people in Verizon forum are looking at root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Venom0642:
I have Faith we will see Root Soon Enough, Remember This is XDA!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Reinaldo33897:
I was wondering if chainfire has an att n4 to work with. If not we can all chip in and buy an experimental att or Verizon n4 to hack. As for example all seem to be mostly waiting on him.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] greekunit690:
I feel like this would be a better investment because we know if anyone he'd be our guy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] optimusv45:
Or geohot he brought root to note 3 and galaxy devices
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Fmullerjr:
I am in for $30
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] WizeGuyDezignz:
Geohot works for Google now I believe.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] JazzyZib:
If only...

If only.... If only.. The woodpecker sighs....................................:rolleyes::(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] soraxd:
he doesn't, he rooted the S5, and I've already spoken with him. he's busy with work and school and sadly can't work on the Note 4.

he did tell me come January if no one has rooted it, he can look into it.

so then, who's next on our list?

chainfire

geohot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] silentecho13:
The Verizon forum has been moving along nicely towards root. Attempts and tests are being made and it seems like the devs there are pretty motivated.

We'll have root soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] arjun90:
Isn't Lollipop supposed to give an option to users to remove bloatware?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
http://xdaforums.com/note-4-att/general/android-5-0l-allows-bloatware-removal-t2922593
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] JudgeDredd67:
I want root to regain control over my SD card. Locking down the SD is the biggest load of crap. It should at least have been given as an option for secruity.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] deathshead:
Todays Combined VZW-ATT Grand total is

$6801!!!

$7000 here we come.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] betaboy:
In for $20.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Ghstudent:
Put me down for $15
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] HeartStrong07:
$25 from me
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] flexfield:
I pledge $20 for root..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] daryllh:
I pledge $25 for root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] optimusv45:
People are working on it in Verizon forum. Keep the pledges going. Hopefully it's only a matter of time!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] basicmods:
Current quick sum of the no-knox Verizon + ATT Bounty is up to $6961.

$7k will happen before the weekend.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] efishta:
Put me down for $50.

*crosses fingers*
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] hiverli:
if Lollipop came out in DEC, is this root going to work, or are you going to open another pledge for lollipop?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] spinedoc:
Would be another pledge as most likely whatever loophole is used will be closed. Based on when Note 3 got kitkat most are predicting we won't have Lollipop until Feb or March, but who knows. I highly doubt we will have any kind of root anyway, not for months at least. The Note 3 on kitkat went a LONG time without root and no one seemed to even be working on It until Geohot came out of nowhere with a root. I don't think we can expect the same Deus Ex Machina again from him seeing as who signs his paychecks these days, and I don't see any other dev having the ability or even stepping up to the challenge. Hopefully I'm completely wrong.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
Created a Spreadsheet of all the pledges in this thread only for easy viewing that I will try to keep updated near daily.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dcmrzNd5UMdCbQUVcR8Bz_WHU5bGT0Da6D0DLOW0TZA/edit?usp=sharing
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] soraxd:
this is amazing! now I can link this, instead of two forum links.

definitely deserves Thanks !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] deathshead:
Current combined total is

$7086
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] lvxn0va:
In for $20 root / $15 Knox
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] HeartStrong07:
I am adding another $25 for No Knox

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What makes $10,000 the goal?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] MistaButters:
$10 for root, $20 no knox trip
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] deathshead:
nothing, once we hit $10K, we kick it it up to $15-$20k :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] TheeContender:
New Pledge +1 for no knox

I previously pledged for ROOT, now I would also like to pledge for NO KNOX $40
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] whitebrw:
pledge

$15 for root / another $10 for no knox
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] DrSeussFreak:
$10 Root / $15 no KNOX
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] sandman7793:
I see I'm still on the list. Please remove my pledge even though I have both phones. I'm happy with the t mobile on AT&T.

I asked many pages back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
Updated the spreadsheet and included the Verizon people.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] soraxd:
so the goal of 10k, lol I wonder if when we hit this magic number Samsung claims the bounty lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
While it would be funny I think it would create a breech of contract or something between Samsung and AT&T/Verizon ;/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Twiddler:
New Pledge

$20 for root & $20 for no-knox trip

Honor your pledges!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] efishta:
That's not likely to happen but a Samsung developer might leak it anonymously and claim bounty... or maybe wishful thinking.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] deathshead:
There is no specific goal., the thermometer goal picture is just to graphically represent how much cash has been pledged.

This however creates a paradox.. where a dev or insider could be sitting on root and just waiting to see how high

it will go, But then again this is a dumb move as someone else could come and snatch it before them. :)

IF an somone DID have a way they would be dumb to miss out on this fat christmas bonus.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] DamageSource:
I don't know if anyone follows chainfires Twitter account or not, but we can probably assume that we wont be getting root out of him any time soon. He's been busy working on nexus roots, his superuser fixes, among other stuff. Haven't really seen anything posted related to the Note 4, and from what I can gather, Chainfire is the only guy who can get this done correctly now that GeoHot now works for Google and probably won;t make a triumphant return out of nowhere.

Just feels like the Note 4 AT&T/Verizon variant will soon be a forgotten thing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] deathshead:
The Note 4 is a top tier device on 2 of the best carriers in the US.

Chainfire and George Hotz arent the only guys in the world who can make this happen....

But I digress. back on topic :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] deathshead:
From the Horse's mouth - [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]XDA

"I don't do exploit-based roots. The real exploiters may still think the offer too low ;)"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] DrSeussFreak:
How do we get [MENTION=3280118]geohot[/MENTION] involved? He did the Galaxy S5 root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Xak:
[MENTION=4344364]DrSeussFreak[/MENTION] He wont root devices again. [MENTION=3280118]geohot[/MENTION] now works at Google at "ProjectZero" he helps Google find these exploits so they can patch them.

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2355889/google-hires-iphone-and-playstation-cracker-geohot-for-project-zero
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Chainfire:
He (badly) repackaged an existing exploit, with ample assistance from other exploiters, and myself, and could not even be arsed to fix some issues he was aware of before releasing.

Trust me, the guys who can actually do this, you probably never heard of them.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] b3asty:
Chainfire has spoken. Put me down as officially excited. Although he won't be involved, I think the pledge is beginning to attract attention. It would definitely be a great Xmas bonus for someone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] soraxd:
HE SPEAAAKKKKKKS

chainfire has 9 letters in it. note4 has 5. it's the 4th note. 5 + 4 = 9

chainfire has 4 vowels!...root has 4 letters...

omgomg [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] ROOTING THE NOTE 4 CONFIRMED! ! !

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thankssss [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] <3333
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Ghstudent:
Perhaps the exploiters think that some of the pledgers won't follow through. Maybe we should ask a mod to start up a collection who can then hand it over once root is achieved?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Venom0642:
Verizon has and update for root attemp just thought i let yall know update root attempt 11/15/14

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] chrisdaniels33:
I believe there are some working on root for this phone, we won't know them until they step up to claim the prize. All we can do is continue to push for it, and keep drawing attention to the need for it. For some it's not about the money, although it's an added bonus, it's about the challenge to show you skill. So I don't think someone will sit on a root method and wait for the bounty to continue to pile...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] iceberg8389:
I'm in for $20
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] DrSeussFreak:
Well I wish him well, this is an all too common story.

Thanks for sharing, that is interesting to hear. I am hoping that these people I have not heard of will be working hard ;)

I would be down to put my money where my mouth is in advance to help entice the root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
Well here's to hoping root is achieved soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ccrows:
Man Chainfire isn't working on this, but just the fact that he stopped by IMO was still pretty badass. :)

^ BTW I apologize in advance for the "**** riding" guys, but if it wasn't for Chainfire (and some other awesome devs here at XDA - just too many to list over the years) I would have dumped Android a long time ago and gone to Windows.

If the day ever comes that we can't get root anywhere anymore, sadly that will be the day that I finally leave Android... (Almost 6 years and still holding on)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] mitcharf:
Pledge

Please put me down for $20 for root, $30 for no Knox trip. Please let me know if there's anything more I need to do to make my pledge "official". Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] heypetro:
Pledge upgrade

Please change my pledge from 20 to $50. Lets get the ball rollin here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] b3asty:
I'm #60 on the spreadsheet. Please raise my 20 to 50 as well. I'm also willing to donate ahead of time if that helps convince an unknown that we are serious.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] daryllh:
Is this against Kickstarter terms of use? I would think there would be some way to have an online donation meter, monitored by an xda mod.

The current donation system reminds me of a fantasy football league. Most will pay up but a percentage will flake. I'm not familiar with the success rate of other xda pledge drives but it can't be a perfect system.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] nyydynasty:
thats basically the way it works. I dont know the percentage of people who will follow thru with their donation but if I remember from other bounty threads, it's no where near 100%. I think this is the main reason why devs dont really care about these threads. Although I'm sure even if only 50% follow thru, its still a nice chunk of change in their pockets.

EDIT: i'm sure there's some forum add-on that keeps track of bounties but maybe not lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Pick_A_Name:
I'm one that would follow through, but only if it is in a reasonable time-frame. At some point I'll just get a T-Mobile version and be done with it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] HeartStrong07:
I will follow through, but time frame is key
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] soraxd:
lol proposed new pledge format?

pledge _____

pledge no Knox trip _____

pledge boot loader _____

will you actually follow through [Y] [N]

:thumbup:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] jyokota:
Collect money to download? We have the list of pledges and depending how strict we want to be (post who didn't pay, no download, etc)

Just a thought. :confused:

Seems we have time to figure out the best way.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] optimusv45:
I don't feel there is major need to change the current pledge format. No one can make anyone pay anyways, it's just a honor system. Most of us are adults, pledge amounts you can and are willing to pay. If you don't pay when method is released its just on your own conscience. If you don't have one then I'm sorry
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
I see you have verizons also Nice!

UPDATED OP
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
I have started a Collection Paypal page located in the OP. I also believe that having an account with a ready release of funds to someone who finds root will also give more incentive.

IF you decide to donate towards root, PLEASE post your transaction ID so that I may keep track of who has donated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] lvxn0va:
Transaction ID #1V127968BR049042A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
Received: $33.68

Thank you adding to the list.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] optimusv45:
I feel this should be handle by a mod. Maybe it's time for a mod to step in and set rules in place
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
I am taking the initiative to start collecting the bounty. If at any time you want a refund or root never happens. I will refund upon request.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] optimusv45:
I understand what you're doing. It is not my place to say what should and should not be done with bounties. Personally I've seen great amount of oversight from the mod team in the past in bounty threads. However for some reasons they have not given noticeable attention to this nor the Verizon thread. This to me is kind of odd considering note 4 is the most popular android device that needs root. They gave special instruction to the safe handling of the bounty in the past. Anyways we will see if they will step in, if not perhaps people can do whatever they please with their own money
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] jyokota:
Root:

Conf # 3GG33223NY758142H

No KNOX root:

Conf # 3BN08267H3960644E

:fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
Received $14.26 x2 for a total of $28.52

Thanks for your contribution to root!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] MistaButters:
Yeah, not about pre-paying. I've never flaked on a bounty though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] HeartStrong07:
I will hold to my pledge, but will not pre-pay
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
Makes it more organized and easier to read imo.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] b3asty:
We appreciate it too man.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
Received a donation, no one has posted that they had donated?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] DrSeussFreak:
Has there been any confirmation of developer trying to find an exploit for either verizon or at&t yet?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] soraxd:
yeah in development section of Verizon. there's a thread on it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] DrSeussFreak:
So if they exploit verizon, is it easy to transfer to AT&T?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
This question would be hard to answer, but most likely it would make it easier for the one who found root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] soraxd:
I'm thinking of getting the tmobile version on AT&T and trying to swappa this one.

I'll keep my pledge up tho and add another $40 to it just cause I want to see my hometown forum prosper whether I'm here or not.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Xak:
I think I have an idea on how a dev can root it!

Hello I thought of an idea on how a dev can do this. Im a dev just not a hardcoder and dont no C++, PHP, or JS yet. android dev. Anyways how about downloading Geohotz Towelroot app apk from his website. Then modifying it to work with the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Towlroots website https://towelroot.com/ It should be simple for an android dev to do and most of the code well be there all ready. Unless we need to somehow do / deal with the KNOX and or bootloader. <-- My first samsung device.

[MENTION=806582]pr0cl1v1ty[/MENTION] [MENTION=3125148]KennyG123[/MENTION]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] soraxd:
yes, the security is put in place by the OEM not the carrier. the exploit you mentioned is a kernel-space exploit to bypass or highjack SELinux to avoid changing the signature (read hash-check). a non-exploit based root would use the kernel to modify system, which is why tmobile's unlocked bootloader lead to day 1 root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
I would assume if all that was need was for his app to be modified, that he would have done that? I know nothing about how to create a root app, however I think what you proposed would not work.