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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] deewan a16:
I will pledge 25$ for root 50 for unlocked bootloader. I know it's not much but I hope it snow balls.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] myredfast:
In for $20... How bout Verizon provide an exploit and collect the 10k. Haha wouldn't that be funny
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Noted, Thanks!

Pledge Noted, Thanks! And that would be the definition of irony
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] soraxd:
lol and I'll pay $50 if it happens to be a full moon
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mchief298:
Good man!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] waco2hot33:
Put me down for $30 for root
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bjw1979:
$25 for me, $30 for no Knox hit for Verizon
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jonno95:
I'm in for $40 for root.

I usually don't pledge to these. I donate after it has been achieved to make up a little for those that don't pay up on pledges. Anyone currently working on root, please know that you are much appreciated by many mostly silent users.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Your Pledge has been noted, Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] djquestt:
im withdrawing sorry for any inconviences

im gonna go ahead and get the developer edition but thank you to all for the progress that has been made
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mchief298:
Y'all are gonna hate me, but I must withdraw my pledge for the time being. Another device I own has something big coming its way so I'm gonna go for that. Being honest. Sorry.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Noted, Thanks

No Hate Here, Thanks for letting us know, your pledge has been removed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bgnw:
I dont know what Knox is, so if someone can explain that, i might donate more. Otherwise...

In for $100
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Noted, Thanks!

More on Knox
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] deathshead:
Wheres all the Hardcore Pipe Hittin' Baller Mofos like we saw on the GS5 bounty pledging $100 to $1000+? :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
They pulled out :(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] LysolPionex:
Thanks DrSeussFreak; I've put this pledge in the AT&T thread. This post can be disregarded.

I'd like to put $25 toward rooting the AT&T version, $30 if no Knox trip.

Will we be told where to donate?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] vanderhorstjl:
I have an AT&T variant and i am in for $40 for root . I dont care about Knox or warranty. If an unlocked bootloader is required for installing custom roms as well then ill add another $20 bringing my total donation to $60.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mikedamageinc:
pledge

Long time lurker, just joined so I can pledge $20 for root, an extra $20 for knox, and another $20 for the bootloader.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
First, you want to repost this in the AT&T Pledge Thread, this is the Verizon thread ;) The original pledge thread for AT&T is closed, the OP started to collect money, I opened a new thread, I am not collecting money.

And yes, once root has been made available, whomever that developer is, we will make it very clear who that person is, and where to donate. Make sure you check the first post in the AT&T Pledge Thread for updates (I am the original poster there), I will make sure that the developer's paypal or preferred payment method is posted once root is made available.

You want to repost this in the AT&T Pledge Thread, this is the Verizon thread ;)

Pledge Noted, Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Wired4Fun:
Stop rambling - it's annoying. Seems unlikely you would have actually donated $550 anyways, considering for only $150 more, you can get the Developer Edition, and it will likely be available much sooner than root will be obtained for the retail version.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kimdoocheol:
Not even dude, he could have gotten the DE already granted he paid some form of down for edge or got the phone at a subsidized price.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
You guys are off topic, please stay on topic, make a pledge or take your conversation elsewhere.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bgnw:
Perhaps another extension/option to this would be to create a GoFundMe or something? It would allow actual promissory donations, and it could be posted and tracked outside of xda.

This would increase the audience, and I am willing to bet we could probably get the ATT/Verizon total to over $50k. Do we even know if anyone has started working towards this yet? Any members of xda?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
It is against the XDA rules for us to collect any money towards the bounty, the ONLY person who can collect money is the developer who releases the root him or herself.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kimdoocheol:
There are people working on root in the development section right now.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] PizzaSauce:
Remove my pledge please. Heading back to the G3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Removed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] deathshead:
"buy unlocked, or what beaups and I are working on" -@TeamAndIRC

Now, Lets pledge some cash! Calling on all the fat cats now!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] triton302:
Ruh roh? More details?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Stryke_the_Orc:
Check out [MENTION=487576]teaman[/MENTION]dIRC's Tweet: https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/540710852077158400?s=09
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Way to brighten up my day :mad:

We need more pledges!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Slys13:
I'm good for 25$..these guts worked magick on my droid DNA.....freak that was me u replied to on twitter !
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] racinwarrior:
in for $25 for root
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Stryke_the_Orc:
Well not my intention to destroy hope, I can't in good conscience let you guys build up for a huge let down. Plus [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] gets enough crap from users without the added requests for something he's not working on.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
No worries, I was not trying to guilt you ;) It is what it is

---------- Post added at 08:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:09 AM ----------

Pledge Noted, Thanks! And thanks for the reply ;)

Pledge Noted, Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] deathshead:
ha! You just beat me to it!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
ALL,

We have broken $10,000 when combine AT&T/Verizon Totals! Let's keep the pledges coming in, but you can see the totals below. Feel free to view all pledges at our google doc, but well done everyone, now let's hit $15,000!

AT&T Root Total:	$4,010.00

AT&T No Knox Trip:	$5,135.00

Verizon Root Total:	$4,556.00

Verizon No Knox Trip:	$5,016.00

Root Total:	$8,566.00

No Knox Trip Total:	$10,151.00

-DSF

---------- Post added at 08:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:23 AM ----------

hehe, I just wanted to move it to a separate post, so I moved it to a quick reply ;)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] deathshead:
Guess we can scratch TeamAndIRC off the list,....

"we dont have much time,and its a time consuming task"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] warriorpluto:
Too bad geohot works for Google. He literally cracked root in one day for the s5. While every other developer was explaining what couldn't be done, he did with ease. Don't think we'll be seeing root till summer time next year. I'm going to get the nexus 6. Root is what's keeping me from getting this phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] triton302:
This, and the fact of the N4 being too big to carry with me at work. I can get by with the G3 or S5 so one of those will be my next phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] progreen82:
Why dont you use Tmobile or Sprint

so I'm a Verizon customer, have enjoyed having a rooted phone for several years now, currently using and s5, with a brand new note 4 2 weeks old my desk drawer waiting to be converted over to my current phone number once it can be rooted. I've got two weeks left to return the phone and cancel that contract. I can put the remainder of my contract with Verizon for my s5 on some unused number, slim down all the plan to $30 a month just let it age out in a desk drawer or pay a cancellation fee whichever.

I could then switch over to t mobile where it looks like unlimited plan for everything is about two thirds of the price Verizon.

Why would I not want to use T Mobile?

Why do you guys use Verizon? I mean really if we're going to have to constantly be trying to deal with this stupid bootloader locking crap every time why not go over to a carrier that isn't into micro-managing control freak insanity? T Mobile and Sprint don't seem to give a darn so why are we choosing the hard road?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] rcanderson232:
Unfortunately T-Mobile and Sprint do not cover my area otherwise that would be an option. I'm sure that is the case for most people. If coverages were equal, the choice would be easy.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] scarygood536:
Plus the fact literally everyone else has it which means free verizon to Verizon. Seriously though the coverage is great

Sent from my bandaid smelling s-pen
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tfly212:
I dislike Verizon and would love to go to T-Mobile or Sprint for unlocked phones but the service is noticeably better on VZW. A rooted and modded phone isn't worth much if the service is sub par.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] progreen82:
this is true in a lot of markets maybe. I looked at North Georgia and the areas that affect me and T Mobile seems to be pretty robust
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
I agree! Vzw is the prime holder around here. Even AT&T users complain left and right. I've seen people with sprint and their data connections are just rediculously slow! But that may be entirely different somewhere across the state! For now I'm good.

And just for the hell of it can you bump my pledge up $25 for both of my pledges please sir?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] scarygood536:
Hey add $10 to my pledge please

Sent from my bandaid smelling s-pen
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] flydeep:
+ $20
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bsems1000:
I'd be locked in for at least $20.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] RngrYogi:
I'm in for $20
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JKforUA:
I'll put in $40!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kheltek:
$20
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Ironkidz:
$50 for me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] seven30:
In for $20
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Poloasis:
I'm in $20...let's go!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bythe:
YES PLEASE! At least $20 from me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jrac86:
I'm in for $50.... I cannot live without root!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mngdew:
Does this bounty cover the root for the Lollipop? If not, this bounty is pointless since Samsung is set to release the update in November.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] sudermatt:
put me down for $25
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SirAthos:
Yes please

You don't have to upgrade to Android L when it comes out, it's optional as always.

Count me in for $25. I'll double it if it happens on or before Nov.7 (14 days from now). :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] zachchen1996:
Agreed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] alprazolam:
I will gladly pay for a root program. Devs don't trust bounties because most never pay. Sell it like an app for $25 and I'll buy it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ronaldheld:
I will contribute within a few days. This is only to support root without tripping Knox or also count toward custom recoveries?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Zues532:
Perhaps holding the money in escrow? A list could be kept of who contributed what and if nobody ever earns the bounty, money can be given back to the users who donated.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] alprazolam:
Who would be the keeper of the escrow? That's the only issue with that. Gotta trust somebody enough not to take the money and disappear.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Zues532:
I'll throw some emails out tomorrow to various (reputable) online escrow services to get an idea of who would deal with a situation like ours, and what the fees might be.

Escrow.com has a fee calculator that put a fee of $214.50 on an account with a value of $25,000.00. While this may not be a realistic number, I decided to be optimistic. If the fees don't exceed the ~$200.00 area I would be ok with covering the fee in lieu of donating.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] scribbles395:
I'm in $20
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Increased to $30, thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] calebgreenwood:
I will up my pledge to $50!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] aclays:
I'm stingy, but dammit i want root so i'll chip in $15
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] sbcdave:
$20 from me for root and bootloader, don't care about knox
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] br53ett:
Ok so I know an unlocked bootloader is a pipedream so please adjust my pledge from $100 for bootloader to $100 for no knox tripped, Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] hugeyeti:
I'll pledge $30. I have a Galaxy Samsung Note II (rooted) for almost 2 years (expires this Jan 2015). I skipped the Note 3 and waited for the 4 (but alas no root yet...)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] BigBroham1984:
I've got $20 on root -
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] rcklss1:
I live in the Poconos and literally the only two carriers that work where people live is VZW and AT&T... I switched back to VZW from AT&T this spring due to customer service issues on AT&T but T-mobile forget it... I tried it and it worked maybe 3 miles out of my daily 13 mile trip to work (one way)... didn't work at my house... only really worked along main roads... I don't live on I-80 so what good is it? Sprint is a little better covering a little further off the beaten path BUT their data speeds are so ridiculously slow it isn't worth the money you're saving... What good is Google maps on a smart phone if the connection is so slow the app times out? If you live in/around metro areas your fine but if you travel regularly or live in the burbs or further out forget it... just my 2 cents
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Updated to $50, Thanks!

Pledge Noted, Thanks!

We are only tracking root's and no knox root's, currently not tracking bootloader. Are you willing to pledge $20 for root, or only for bootloader?

Pledge Updated, Thanks!

Pledge Noted, Thanks!

Pledge Noted, Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] sbcdave:
I'm pretty broke and as embarrassed as I am to say it I'm not really sure what the unlocked bootloader is, but am under the impression that's what allows custom recoveries. Root isn't the same without a recovery. That said, I'll give $5 for root alone and $20 for root with custom recovery.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
I have noted the $5 pledge, every penny counts, thanks!

To read about unlocked bootloaders, click here, the gist of it is that it allows you to replace the stock ROM (OS) with custom ROM's.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SoDev:
Put me down for...

AT&T Root Total: $20

AT&T No Knox Trip: $20
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
[MENTION=4344364]DrSeussFreak[/MENTION]

Just wanted to make sure that you seen my pledge upgrade a few days back. I wanted to up it $25 each pledge. So $75 for root and $100 for root no knox.

Thank you for keeping this up sir! Very much appreciated!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
I had missed that, thanks for reposting, it has been updated!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Please update my pledge:

Original $20

To current: $40 total

Just for "root" on Verizon Note 4, No worry about knox crap or bootloader unlock needed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] RaMcHiPTech:
Found this

This came across my desk yeterday and though that it might help here!

http://www.techworm.net/2014/12/new-fakedebuggerd-android-vulnerability.html
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] LysolPionex:
That looks promising!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Updated, Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] deathshead:
Drumroll....................

No Knox Trip Total:	$11,011.00
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] racinwarrior:
http://blogs.360.cn/360mobile/2014/11/24/analysis_of_fakedebuggerd_c_and_related_trojans/
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mlin:
Funny how we celebrate a security flaw! lol!

Now, hopefully Kingo or one of these other one-click-root operations can incorporate this into a mass devices update and allow us to root our N4. Or, better yet, an individual from xda would do it and have a fat payday!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] matthewtarpy:
The Tarpy increases his pledge

Up me to $35, I'm starting to get itchy....:D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] campbellj82085:
50 for root , 100 w/o knox trip
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] warriorpluto:
I could care less about Knox and warranty. All for root
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] darkjedi7:
Please remove my pledge I have purchased a nexus 6 and had to cut my note Sim down for it. I was going to use both but no matter what I do Verizon will not activate my nano Sim and the cut one does not fit the adapter very well.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] guruleenyc:
I'm in for $20 for ROOT!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge noted, thanks!

How much, you did not say an amount?

Pledge Removed.

Pledge noted, thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] warriorpluto:
I pledge $60
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] nlanter95:
I would just like to say that if lollipop comes out before/very close to root and it isn't supported, then I'd like to revoke my bounty at that time. No sense in paying for a root I cannot use.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mmw68666:
I agree same here
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
So I will put the onus on both of you to let us know when you want to have your pledge removed, please be respectful of the developer, and let us know once you are no longer willing to pay the bounty.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] GaryAlpusa1:
I pledge $20 for root.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mbeau88:
Pledge

I pledge $25 for root of ANY method. Don't care about Knox.

If lollipop does come out, and that is rooted before kitkat, I pledge $100 for that (as well).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] sebastianraven:
I'll offer $20 for Verizon Root and $30 if it doesn't trip Knox.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Drachnem:
20 Root, 30 Root w/o Knox trip.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Noted, Thanks!

Pledge Noted, Thanks!

Pledge Noted, Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] br53ett:
Oh crap........ Verizon trying to push a software update. Need root asap.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] LumberjackZac:
$10 for Root and additional $10 for knox. Verizon only :D Christmas is coming
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] deewan a16:
Does the recent software effect the ability to root or is it just prep for lollipop?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bkrengineer:
Need VZW Root!!

Pledge $30 for no Knox Trip
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] rpxz:
I'll do 10 for root and up that to 20 for NKT. Funds sent via paypal.

O boy does this remind me of the S4 root/bootloader unlock bounty lol.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Noted, Thanks!

Pledge Noted, Thanks! Just to be clear, when you say "funds sent", you mean funds will be sent correct? There is no one to send funds to yet.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Craleb:
Ill Pledge 10 for root and 20 for NKT IF it works for AT&T Note Edge!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] rpxz:
Yes

I apologize, was quickly typing at work lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Just making sure you didn't get scammed :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jo4mvp24:
JuSt out of curiosity is there any sort of progress being made on this root? ?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/development
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Craleb:
Actually let me up that from 10 to 20 for root and an additional 10 (30$) for no Knox trip (ATT Note edge)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] masri1987:
Please rescind my pledge, switching to t-mo...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Adaken13:
Pledge 10 for root on lollipop because kitkat wouldn't be so awesome anymore.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
we are not tracking pledges for specific versions, especially since lollipop is not out yet
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Adaken13:
Pledge 10 $ for rooted and bootloader unlock
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
We currently are tracking root and root w/no knox trip, no bootloader, since that usually does not happen at the time of root. Do you still wish to pledge $10?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Adaken13:
Root without Knox trip pledge 10$ :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Not trying to make it difficult, it just gets too hard for us to track with everyone's conditions. If at any time you wish to no longer have a pledge, just let us know and it will be removed.

Pledge Noted, Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Adaken13:
Np. I was hoping how the progress been going?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Check out Dev Forum
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mbeau88:
Yawwwwwwwwwn

I can't even count how many times I've checked back hoping to see a "Root has been achieved!" edit on the OP. lol

:crying::crying::crying:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] V-Ty:
Mark me down for $20. Root. (Verizon) I've returned at least 10 rooted phones back to Verizon and they've never said **** about it.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] MiuKing:
Please remove my pledge for $25. Sold my Note 4 for the Nexus 6.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Perefin:
You'll be back ;)

I did the same thing and I'm back on my Galaxy Note 4. Better built device in every way, unfortunately, because I love me some stock...Well. Root would solve that!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DrSeussFreak:
Pledge Noted, Thanks!

Pledge Removed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] MiuKing:
I mean i definitely would have kept the Note 4 had root been viable around the time of purchase. This isn't to deter anyone from hopes of getting root though. I do believe root is possible for the note 4. I just went Nexus because I wanted something different. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] fletch33:
interesting thoughts, i see the Note 4 as having a Pen and dedicated Sammy software to utilize a phablet and the Nexus as a large Motorola Vanilla phone that comes in many shapes and sizes.

where is the "different" part?

i have to assume you mean "different" in that you have had many Notes and wanted something personally different?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] MiuKing:
I don't use the S-pen that much after I rooted the Note 2. I do like having it though. The idea of using the pen is interesting to me but I figure if I want to take notes on something I'll just use my laptop. As for the Nexus, I mean I hear about the Nexus a lot and I never really had the experience of knowing what it's like to use a pure Google phone with no strings attached. It's been pretty amazing so far. My only main concern is lack of removable battery which essentially puts an expiration date on the phone :/
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mlin:
I love the N4, but have thought about doing the same. I probably won't switch, just because I live the camera, screen and s-pen. But, the Nexus experience would be a nice change; no bloat, no carrier limitations on updates, no nonsense rooting and unlocking. Now that you can finally use a nexus on Verizon (a real nexus, not the BS they pulled with the galaxy nexus), it's tempting to check it out.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Hotdizzle:
I pledge $20. Don't care about Knox
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ChasedMonkey:
I'm not sure if I can donate any money, but if any devs need somebody to test their root just shoot me a pm.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mmw68666:
I feel the same shoot me a pm also
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] stix_clgi:
Count me in for $20
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Peeodee:
I'm in for $20.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Ebicoustic:
Put me down for $20 for root, $30 if it doesn't trip knox.