yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
....many other reasons why we want root access.

Also, Mr. Troll, I think you misread this entire OP and meaning behind this thread. Perhaps you should just carry on and forget you ever commented here.
[Verizon LG G4] zackzuse:
Root, bootloader, Verizon.$30
[Verizon LG G4] branj:
Root, bootloader unlock, Verizon $50
[Verizon LG G4] Im a troll:
Xprivacy is what I want...
[Verizon LG G4] grumpyg4:
$20 for root, thanks
[Verizon LG G4] nitram12:
$20 for root ,bootloader unlock,Verizon .
[Verizon LG G4] ThePhoneGeek:
You can put me down for $20 for root and $20 for bootloader unlock.

EDIT

More from [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFZyK5oRZrs

Looks like he's there on the AT&T model. I look forward to the procedure!
[Verizon LG G4] tylerw1369:
you can put me down for 30 bucks for root and 50 bucks for bootloader unlock
[Verizon LG G4] pimpmaneaton:
Sign me up for $20 on root and $30 for bootloader unlock on Verizon model. Looking forward to getting this device in a few days.
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
It's for all. He mentioned it before

Sent from my G4 using your mom
[Verizon LG G4] nineeightyone:
Sorry to sound like a n00b, but I want to be sure I understand this. Is there already a (potentially) working root that could work for all the variants of the G4? Also, can I raise my bounty to $40? That's for root access, anything beyond that is great too ;) but root is what I'm personally after first.

I'm hoping that a root method can be found for all variants, because I'd be disappointed to be left out.

Thanks for everything you guys do, this stuff is way out of my realm of understanding :eek:
[Verizon LG G4] chrisokaly:
You guys can pledge $10,000 and it wouldn't matter right now... Thread is utterly useless.
[Verizon LG G4] stl-soldier:
Yes. [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] already confirmed that the root method he is using will work for all variants. [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] used it on AT&T and [MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION] used it on international.
[Verizon LG G4] htc_softbank:
Likewise to the people promising to donate and not paying up after. :)
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
Then you can carry on and leave. No need for your types around here being butthurt
[Verizon LG G4] pamdemonia:
$20 root $20 bl on sprint version

Good luck!
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
I bumped it up:)

Yes, there are about 4 devs who are working on a safe root to release to us. They already have one but it's on the unsafe side (especially for people who have to ask the 100 questions for help).
[Verizon LG G4] Baldilocks:
Gonna be great just to get rid of the pre-installed crap alone.

Sent from my LG G4.
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
You have no idea! And to tweak some system changes, apply some decent themes etc.

Sent from my G4 using your mom
[Verizon LG G4] esqueue:
Seriously, you have no idea. Anything sprint, anything facebook, anything instagram and lots of other crap. That and wifi hotspot are all that I need.
[Verizon LG G4] akyp:
I hate that ugly, space robbing navigation bar with a passion so root is a must. Google should have provided alternatives to that bar (e.g. LMT) out of the box.
[Verizon LG G4] Stankydanky702:
Just download nova launcher
[Verizon LG G4] davelee1054:
I mean there's not much you can do, even with root....what else would you replace the navbar with?
[Verizon LG G4] akyp:
On my Sony Xperia Tablet Z I completely removed the nav bar and use LMT pie menu instead.
[Verizon LG G4] Onetearfalls:
I'm with akyp the pie menu would be a lot better.
[Verizon LG G4] Mi|enko:
Hell, you could just adjust the DPI in the build.prop and make everything smaller (navbar included).
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
Just to be polite, please don't get sidetracked:) Thanks and have a great weekend! 'Orange is the New Black' is on Netflix early! Enjoy!
[Verizon LG G4] HelloDominick:
755$ I wish I was smart enough
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
That's nothing! Last year the S5 was up to $18,000 (to which about $15k was paid out).
[Verizon LG G4] HelloDominick:
Hahah lucky person then
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
George Hotz. Probably the most famous name in phone/game hacking.
[Verizon LG G4] AhsanU:
50 USD for root and recovery bounty.

Let's do this!
[Verizon LG G4] Kalash:
I'm actually doing pretty well with stock and Pie Control Pro.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrolpro&hl=en

Go to "Settings" - Display - Home Touch Buttons - Hide Home Touch Buttons...

And select EVERYTHING!

The only downside is that you have to go in and select new app as you add them >_<

But it's been working really well for me. The pie pops up and launches - even from the bottom - without issue. The normal NavBar comes up with the swipe in action occasionally, but doesn't activate, and re-hides unless I hit a button on it AFTER the pie command takes.

LMT was my go-to for a long time, but I stopped using it when the long press functionality changed. PieControl Pro gave me back the ability to swipe over buttons multiple times without launching anything - and long pressing to launch after a delay when my finger stops moving.

LMT just launches after you do the swipe in in X miliseconds regardless of whether your finger is still moving. Drove me nuts when it changed, and I stopped using it.

PA Pie never added a second row of icons (currently, I'm using 3 rows - many of them with long press actions).

I really only go "Home" when I'm wanting a large clock... or to launch an app that I rarely use.

I have 21 apps I can launch from Pie Control - plus home, back, and switch apps (Menu is broken until we get root). And really... how often do you need all 21 apps? =P A couple of them I only use a few times a month (PayByPhone for parking meters - only if they don't take credit cards, and Microsoft Authenticator (how often do you setup a new computer?)).

But... that's a huge sidetrack.

I'm super low on funds right now, but I'll kick in $10 for root, even though it sounds like it's already there. These guys deserve something (other than the phones they've already gotten).

I'm on T-mobile - and really just want 2 things...

My Menu button to work with Pie Control Pro.... and FAR more important...

AppRadio Unchained.

If you want to add me...

Kalash - $10
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
Thanks for the contribution! The rest of the conversation, can you move to PM please? Thanks:)
[Verizon LG G4] paleman27:
I'm putting down $75 on root side. The rules says it has to work on AT&T and "providing full step-by-step instructions for which anyone else can follow"... so no need to be able to do a back flip or own an AS/400 and know how to compile with Pascal, Cobol, Fortran and

whatnot... :D

EDIT

I just bought the G4. It's awesome! I was going to wait for root b 4 buying it but I did. So I'm raising my pledge to $150.

Good luck guys! I'm "rooting" 4 u!

What the hell... let's make it $200.
[Verizon LG G4] eitama:
25$ for reversible root + recovery on H815L.

I hate LG for this crap.
[Verizon LG G4] paleman27:
I'm raising my pledge to $200.

Same terms n conditions.

Good luck guys!

Edit

Is there an ota update? My phone is asking me for wifi to download an update. I know how to prevent it with Tibu but I don't have root. Is there there another way to prevent it?
[Verizon LG G4] slaytanic:
Raising mine to $50
[Verizon LG G4] MCFADONNA:
$50 for root $50 for BL on At&T
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
Thanks guys! Up to 1100 now for root!

Sent from my G4 using your mom
[Verizon LG G4] spotmark:
Don't really see the point in a bounty since jcase has stated that he will be charging for his exploit.
[Verizon LG G4] jcase:
autoprime/thecubed or someone else may beat me to release?
[Verizon LG G4] paleman27:
Really?... Please post the link here where he says so.
[Verizon LG G4] spotmark:
Ah, I see. I was under the impression you guys were working together. I certainly don't mind paying for an app, or whatever, as I understand you guys put quite a bit of time into this, and you deserve to be compensated for your work.

It's in my previous post.
[Verizon LG G4] branj:
I think it is meant to encourage other devs to pursue the exploit. Personally I am willing to wait for sunshine (assuming [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] and crew package this exploit as such) and would pay $50-100 for the license, it is currently at $25
[Verizon LG G4] MicroMod777:
Interesting that they're charging for root now on the G4. Don't you just love capitalism.

Never had to pay for root and or unlock before though. LG will slowly release unlock for free to other varients as they did for the H815 for those who don't want to pay. If the price is more reasonable I'll probaby pay.

I have many more things to say about this but don't want to cause a storm. I personally know it takes lots of time and effort to develop things. Peace....
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
Eh I wouldn't really call it capitalism. I don't blame them though the way everyone's attitude has been. They can find their own root if they don't want to pay. It's the same as donating to them but now it's just a package.

Sent from my G4 using your mom
[Verizon LG G4] poeypresents:
I am not stirring the pot by any means, but do you think its a little different than donating? Because now they are selling something that is an exploit....which could be considered "hacking", which could be considered "illegal".... seriously just asking a question guys ;) :)
[Verizon LG G4] entropism:
People deserve to be paid for their time if they're doing this as a project, rather than for personal use. JCase has stated he's spent $1400 in his own funds just for the devices, let alone time spent. That being said, nobody seems to be donating devices like they used to, and I've read a ton of threads where people never actually follow through with their bounty promises. While I don't agree with making root/BL Unlock a per device pay service, I do agree they should be compensated, at least enough to break even.
[Verizon LG G4] jal3223:
*edit* nevermind, I'm not trying to derail the thread even more.
[Verizon LG G4] poeypresents:
I wasn't complaining, the first sentence said "not stirring pot by any means" and last was "just a question"....quit being a troll....I appreciated the first part of your answer as it was what I was looking for the rest had no context
[Verizon LG G4] ThePhoneGeek:
So it would seem that devs are concentrating on the full enchilada of getting bootloader unlocked as well. So I am willing to raise my contribution for the bootloader unlock to $80...
[Verizon LG G4] stl-soldier:
$0 for root only on Android 5.1

$20 for root only on next Android release

$50 for BL unlock

Charging for the exploit is encouraged, and will replace this bounty pledge. Actually I hope they charge $1000 for the unlock just to piss off the communists who think they should work and share for the good of the group. Capitalism is boss.
[Verizon LG G4] shojus:
$25 for ROOT!
[Verizon LG G4] royisher:
I'm in. $20.
[Verizon LG G4] autoprime:
unfortunately the people that gain and benefit and profit off root the most are not a part of this community.I think the main reason the thought of trying to license an exploit is to stop businesses and such from running wild with free work.

I think many users here assume most rooters and unlockers are just people that want to open up their own personal phone a bit more. but many forget all the 3rd party phone resellers that resell our roots and unlocks. lots of smaller phone carriers use our roots to they can customize their phones theyve bought from larger carriers to rebrand. And thats just 2 cases of MANY.

a specific example... my samsung gs4 sim unlock method from a few years back is still being used in 3rd-party phone shops around the world and I know of at least 37 shops making $1000+ a month of it. meanwhile I never got more than 25% of the bounty. the bounty not being paid was no surprise.. I think everyones aware that only about 20-30% of a bounty is paid out on average... that's not my issue. my issue is my free work is now creating a living for others.

so we have xda users.. which I'd generally love to help... then we have companies making bank off of us... it's a hard line to deal with. This is my thought anyway. I cant speak for others.

I will add... Codefire has no plans to charge for a root or unlock for the G4. Just wanted others to be aware there's more going on than "evil devs wanting to take all of XDA users $$". ;)
[Verizon LG G4] DeMiNe0:
Changing my Bounty:

Assuming a method is released that's free:

Bootloader + Root: $100

Root: $50

If a commercial paid method comes out, I'm happy to pay for a license plus some kind of pro license to give a little more back to the developers.
[Verizon LG G4] chrisokaly:
whys this thread still open? it's pointless
[Verizon LG G4] 20degrees:
I can live without root tbh. But if a dev creates a method and releases it free of charge, I'll be willing to donate. I won't pay for each phone though, ain't no way.
[Verizon LG G4] CattleRancher:
^Did not know that shops do that, though it makes sense. I remember shops selling modded Playstations and burning games cheaply.

I will gladly donate $25 for a working root/bootloader on Sprint.

I wish there was a gofundme style site for phone devs. rather than taking people's words for it, the site would hold the money and return it if an exploit wasn't delivered in a reasonable amount of time.
[Verizon LG G4] jcase:
Shops not honoring licensing agreements are one reason Sunshine is how it is. Many major shops commercially used older free alternatives while refusing to obtain licenses.
[Verizon LG G4] jimsey:
presumably the devs could use kickstarter, who process transactions once the required number of pledges are received then pass this money to the project initiator (less their 5% fee). I'm not sure kickstarter can split the pledges between different devs, so it would probably be paid to just one of the devs who would need to share it with the others.

if root/unlock is going to be chargeable anyway, it would be a good way to guarantee some income for devs before the work is released and possibly offer a small discount to early supporters of their work?
[Verizon LG G4] the_scotsman:
If you think it's pointless, please don't bother posting here. Those kind of comments are themselves rather pointless.
[Verizon LG G4] roosta:
I'll throw in a conditional $25 AUD provided a safe root access method has been proven to work on H818P dual SIM model <<< stock ROM is fine >> (Thailand, Ukraine, Indonesia, UAE etc)

Don't forget about the ugly cousin model with more benefits!

Great idea to get the ball rolling...
[Verizon LG G4] player911:
Full Bootloader unlock can be an unrealistic goal. Some devices are fully locked down. The G2 and G3 never had unlocked bootloaders.

I don't mind the work-arounds as long as TWRP is there and the phone is able to flash custom roms. I think that goal is more likely.
[Verizon LG G4] Allesa:
I'll throw in exactly that amount on that condition too..

$25 for H818P dual sim
[Verizon LG G4] matthewsaad:
I'll kick in $25 for root. Wish I could give more, but I got twins in diapers.
[Verizon LG G4] ErismaSS:
Count me in for $25 root, $25 unlocked bootloader for Verizon (VS986)
[Verizon LG G4] autoprime:
codefire != jcase
[Verizon LG G4] DroidForPresident:
count me in for $25 on both

count me in for $25 on both
[Verizon LG G4] Bootup:
$25 for root/recovery

$75 for unlocked bootloader
[Verizon LG G4] Z3ldaFan88:
I would throw money in the hat if they can get one for my G4 (I have the US Cellular LGUS991 version)
[Verizon LG G4] roosta:
Where does that come from? How and why is one 'more difficult' than the next?
[Verizon LG G4] TecknoFreak:
Me im in for $20 more
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
Because those two carriers lock their BLs down. Other carriers do not

Sent from my G4 using your mom
[Verizon LG G4] spotmark:
Here is the link to the locked root/bootloader discussion thread. http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/discussion-unlock-root-situations-please-t3122752

There is some news in there, but it's mostly people talking about carrier unlocking, donated phones, and how people feel about having to possibly pay for root. Have fun sifting through all of it. ;)
[Verizon LG G4] jiggyb21:
I'm in for $25. I'm on Att and man do I regret not buying the European version. I haven't had a carrier phone in years and I forgot how bad the bloat is. I can't take it.
[Verizon LG G4] branj:
Details are all in the first post on how the bounty is being handled.
[Verizon LG G4] clandes:
I do have the European version but it's Vodafone branded and so no Bootloader unlocking. I'm in with 25 bucks for root.

Gesendet von meinem LG-H815 mit Tapatalk
[Verizon LG G4] officerdoofy:
Guess I need to open1my1eyes0! :cyclops: :silly: :o:D

Well I will pledge $20 for the AT&T Root/boot unlock
[Verizon LG G4] budeone:
Ok, I am in.. Never done this before, I have always just donated to the dev or person themselves.

T-Mobile-- count me in for $100.00 Put my name on the page boys.. lets play!!
[Verizon LG G4] smooth703:
I'll chip in 20 for Sprint
[Verizon LG G4] kmcphee:
I pledge 20 for sprint. I'm a disabled vet do thats all I can afford
[Verizon LG G4] cowsquad:
20 buck for the Verizon vs986
[Verizon LG G4] branj:
If the first dev who releases it doesn't charge then [MENTION=990284]TonyStark[/MENTION] people should be banned for failing to hold up their end of the deal. Give a 60 day grace period and if they don't follow through then ban em.
[Verizon LG G4] opasha:
I have my AT&T black leather G4 still sitting unopened in the box until root arrives :). My Note 4 is serving its purpose until then.

I would like to give a big thank you to everyone including Dennis and all the devs (especially Team Codefire). All of my phones have been rooted since the very first android Google G1 phone except for my current Note 4 (stupid AT&T and their locked bootloader), so I really know/understand the value of the work that goes into android development, attaining root, making roms, themes, and the joint work/communication of the community.

As others have said, let's remain civil, helpful, and patient. Root is definitely worth it, and I know it is coming shortly. I applaud everyone who has been patient and positive throughout this process.

Dennis, please put me down for $100 for root. Thank you, buddy :good:.
[Verizon LG G4] StuMcBill:
Stick me down for $20 for each.

How will this be paid - just since I am paying from the UK?
[Verizon LG G4] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Please folks, this thread is ONLY to be used for

[BOUNTY] New

Root Method Exploit or Full Bootloader Unlock

**UPDATED DAILY.

From the OP:

So from here on, please only post with your intended donation.

There are several different threads in which all other conversation can be discussed. The Lounge has always been an ideal place for such discussion.

OP or some other user, please start a discussion thread so this thread is used for its intended.

Thank you.
[Verizon LG G4] paleman27:
OP - Now that we have order in this thread I'll be glad to reinstate my $200 pledge plus $50 for getting rid of those "clowns".

So it's paleman27 up to $250.
[Verizon LG G4] shook187:
put me down for $10... It isn't much but I don't last longer than 6 months with a device.
[Verizon LG G4] audscott:
Pulling my donation

There are just too many serious problems with the G4 for me to keep the device so I am withdrawing my pledge.
[Verizon LG G4] siraltus:
I'm down for $25.
[Verizon LG G4] gboybama:
In for $20. AT&T version owner here. Thanks
[Verizon LG G4] reardoma:
i'm in for $20 for ATT version. Add me to the list please.
[Verizon LG G4] player911:
I'll throw in $25 for the Verizon model
[Verizon LG G4] painedglass:
I'm in for $40 bucks T-MO H811
[Verizon LG G4] Shaffer678:
I'm in for $40 vzw.
[Verizon LG G4] :
Im in for $15 Tmobile, i will be changing my device with 6 months
[Verizon LG G4] blueshirts12:
I'm in for $20 root and another $20 bootloader for VS986
[Verizon LG G4] ambervals6:
Seems like the longer they hold the root method, the bigger the bounty :p

Sent from my SM-G920T
[Verizon LG G4] patch_Adams:
I got $20 in on root for sure
[Verizon LG G4] ambervals6:
OP put me in $40 for full bootloader unlock; $30 for root only.

Sent from my SM-G920T
[Verizon LG G4] drwedge:
You can count me in for $40 for both root and bootloader unlock.
[Verizon LG G4] Eagle1337:
Throw me in for 40 bucks for unlocked bootloader for the h812 and 20 bucks for root.
[Verizon LG G4] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Lets get back to what your OP laid out

:good:
[Verizon LG G4] dspcap:
What's interesting is that the OP only says AT&T and Verizon. So anyone with another carrier maybe shouldn't offer a bounty.
[Verizon LG G4] smooth703:
Withdraw my 20 didn't notice sprint wasn't on the list
[Verizon LG G4] Z3ldaFan88:
Yeah.....can we get clarification on this?

Sent from my LGUS991
[Verizon LG G4] Tomyk89:
Count me in for $20 towards the Verizon VS986 ROOT

I gotta get these damn ads off of my phone. as well as get my mobile hotspot back
[Verizon LG G4] shojus:
I am T-Mobile and need to take away my $25 bounty...
[Verizon LG G4] b3y0ndd34th:
You can put me down for Bootloader with root for $50
[Verizon LG G4] cowsquad:
You can use FoxFi in the meantime
[Verizon LG G4] Tomyk89:
I will give that a try. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
For you two, you only pledged root. As the OP clearly states, I'm only supporting Verizon/AT&T for BOOTLOADER unlock. Root is for ALL carriers and versions. So if you want to take back your ROOT pledge, let me know. Otherwise, where it is, is fine.

The OP clearly states it (as I just said above). I'm only counting Verizon/AT&T in the bootloader unlock pledges because those carriers (in every phone in the past) never had any restrictions regarding having the BL locked like VW/AT&T does. The first pledge of Root is for ALL carriers and models around the world.

Sent from my LGUS991
[Verizon LG G4] DaBunny:
Put me down $25 for root or $40 for VZW bootloader.

Caveats: If a dev decides to offer either of these for sale before this bounty is claimed, I'll likely go for that instead. Also, root needs to be safely repeatable (probably goes without saying, but...)
[Verizon LG G4] shojus:
Well, seeing as the H815 I bought from Ebay is all screwed up, it's probably going back unless I get a partial refund from the seller. I won't be a complete ass and take away all of my pledged amount, but I will have to make it $10 instead of the original $25 (for root) because I won't have the device, but still think the dev who gets it done deserves the money, unless they end up charging for the exploit... They really need to convert this to a variant-specific forum, because this section for the G4 is a complete an utter mess! Hey, Thanks a LOT for taking the time to keep this all updated and deal with A-holes like myself that make you change stuff up! LOL :angel:
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
No worries dude! That's why I only said Verizon because normally XDA broke the thread into carrier specific but they're not until there's actual development to start:/

Sent from my G4 using your mom
[Verizon LG G4] Dennisg34:
Or? Well let me know which one..

Sent from my G4 using your mom
[Verizon LG G4] TR88:
Put me down for $20 on root.
[Verizon LG G4] :
The at&tG4 has the "enable OEM Unlock" option in the developer settings. Does this not allow for a full bootloader Unlock??
[Verizon LG G4] zoleegee:
International 815... I also have this option in Developer 'Enable OEM unlock'. What is it? (Screen attached)
[Verizon LG G4] Z3ldaFan88:
It is an option you have to click before you can do the LG official Bootload Unlock for the H815. It is just one more hurdle to make you jump through so you can not say something like "I accidentally did this and now my warranty is void, well I did not mean to so I want my phone fixed for free" (Or at least that is about the only reason I see for them having it)
[Verizon LG G4] kyle1867:
All it does is *allow* for the bootloader to be unlocked, there is no actual way to do so yet.
[Verizon LG G4] b3y0ndd34th:
Not sure if you missed my post in all the ruckus of users asking to have their names removed form the list, but...