yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
For the Note 8, you'll have to get the Exynos (international) version, not any of the North American Snapdragon carrier versions. And if you need Verizon, then you're out of luck. Exynos models don't support Verizon bands.

There's still no exploits for North America Snapdragon 835 Galaxy 8/8+ variants, and when was that released? March? April?

See this thread below? 79 pages. Still NO ROOT.

ROOT PROGRESS for North America Snapdragon Galaxy S8/S8+

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3623444

Although, just this week turns out you can get Chinese mainland or Hong Kong variants (which use Snapdragon 835), unlock bootloader, and devs are working on TWRP.

[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL][TWRP for Samsung Galaxy 8 and 8+]

Team Win Recovery Project 3.1.1

Snapdragon ONLY.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3636718

These two Asian variants (which have Snapdragon chipset) have all the U.S./Canada carrier bands (including Verizon) -- and the Hong Kong versions have Google Play services, whereas the mainland China variants do not. Just keep that in mind.

The Note 8 will be very much like the Galaxy 8/8+. So, you probably will NOT be able to buy North America Note 8, if you want root. No, there won't be any exploits, not if there's still not any for the S8/8+.

Exynos, Yes (but no Verizon).

Hong Kong Snapdragon, Yes.

eBay will be your friend. ;)
[Droid Turbo 2 General] selnomeria:
dear friend, you should better publish an article in the top of xda forum,with title: BEWARe scam andrid sites! and list there those websites...

also,someone should make up a list of trusty sites,and pin them..

why google doesnt have measures to help people to avoid scam sites.. i.e. reporting to them or any form..
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
If it's not here in XDA, it's probably not legit. If the Droid Turbo 2 bootloader was unlocked and root available, this forum would be the first to know!

Don't go to strange websites that promise you stuff that's not here on XDA. ;)
[Droid Turbo 2 General] fivesthefox:
I don't think we're going to get root on Turbo 2.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
You are probably correct, since bootloader unlock exploit is needed for permanent root.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] SMSimon:
I can't believe the 1 Android I find nice enough to have a desire to possibly switch from iOS and it's one that can't be rooted... Not that there aren't better phones out there but I work with electronics and got to keep a MDT2 due to the IMEI being blacklisted.

Sigh... Looks like I'll just stick with my iPhone 6s Plus and the much more simplified jailbreaking.

Man what a headache each and every single Android device has been that I have rooted! Much respect to all those that put up with all this mess and keep rolling out new exploits & mods. You have much more patience that I'll ever have with Android OS!
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
stay away from Verizon phones and it's much more simple. Motorola gives free bootloader unlock code for most of their phones, but Verizon refuses let Motorola give unlock code for their branded Motorola phones.

A few models like the Droid Turbo (Quark), the predecessor to Droid Turbo 2 have exploit like Sunshine, but that's the exception. The sibling Kinzie, Moto X Force has free bootloader unlock code. You bought the wrong phone if you care about bootloader unlock and root.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] lowther_hall:
Safestrap

when i rooted my at&t note 3 back about 5 months ago. i remember the at&t, and Verizon variants being bootloader locked as well. but there WAS an exploit.... so i would root it, then because i couldn't alter the Kernel from the locked boot... i used what they called "safestrap" which was a recovery that didnt need to modify the Kernel, because it popped up when you booted up the phone. im seeing here in the forums that there is a possible exploit.... so how come a dev cant come up with a "safestrap" type recovery? or anything that dosent modify the Kernel?
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
Samsung Note is a 2013 phone while the Droid Turbo 2 is a 2015 phone. Security has changed.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ViciousV18:
I've been looking for different root methods that work and I've found one I haven't tried yet using Cydia, usually used for jailbreaking iphones. There's a program called Cydia impactor and it is a root, I've seen people using it to root different Android phones up until 2015
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ferolac:
tried it, it does not work
[Droid Turbo 2 General] theenlightened1:
Any updates on this? Did anyone try the methods laid out here? http://www.inforaid.com/how-to-root-droid-turbo-2/

Such a pity that all that great hardware is basically hand tied due to those software limitations..
[Droid Turbo 2 General] mastamindz01:
There has to be a way to unlock the bootloader to root this thing! It just crazy that it is locked down that good!
[Droid Turbo 2 General] SuperBrolySSJ:
well, thats Verizon for you
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
If it's not on XDA it's probably not real. All those "how to root the XYZ" websites are all copy and paste malware stuff to steal passwords/shove ads in your face/mine cryptocurrency for someone else.

The Droid Turbo 2 needs bootloader unlock for root.

Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
[Droid Turbo 2 General] amateurhack:
Well, quantum computing is right around the corner. Maybe in 10 years someone will have the usable hardware and will write the program that will hack all of the boatload unlock codes. Until then...
[Droid Turbo 2 General] theenlightened1:
Sold mine. Now looking for Moto X Style. The H/W is a little slow but it's easily rooted.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
Sure. No need to bang head your head against the wall.

Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
[Droid Turbo 2 General] theenlightened1:
Yeah I tried contacting Verizon. Explained to them I'm not their customer and bought the phone outright. I'm not even in the USA and am willing to agree to any terms that would mean that I take complete responsibility for my actions and will not hold them liable or claim support or warranty if the device consequently breaks down. And still they refused to provide the unlock code for the bootloader.. :confused: :mad:

So just sold it for less that I bought it..
[Droid Turbo 2 General] lauralbaby:
I saw someone else post that they called Verizon for a model they don't even offer anymore, and Verizon said it was Motorola's policy not to let the Bootloader be unlocked. And guess what Motorola said ....:silly:
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
Verizon is lying. Of Motorola phones, it's only Verizon Motorola phones that have bootloader lockdown.

I owned three "Quark" non-Verizon Motorola phones, and Motorola offers free code to unlock the bootloader. I even wrote a guide here on XDA about it. (Of the Quarks, the Verizon Droid Turbo XT1254 was only model that did not have free bootloader unlock. Moto Turbo XT1225, U.S. Moto Maxx XT1250, Moto Maxx XT1225 all had free bootloader unlock codes.)

In this same forum, you can see all the sibling "Kinzie" Moto X Force phones which have free bootloader unlock code. Whereas the Verizon Droid Turbo 2 (same device series) is not allowed to have bootloader unlock code.

I could go into greater detail and list specific examples of Motorola phones with the exact same FCC ID, but only the Verizon branded onr has the locked down bootloader, which Motorola is not allowed to give bootloader unlock code. (U.S. Moto Maxx XT1250 = Droid Turbo XT1254. SAME EXACT phone. SAME exact bands. SAME exact FCC ID. XT1250 -- sold by half a dozen regional carriers -- runs on Verizon with a Verizon SIM card, and has free bootloader unlock code. The XT1250 is basically the "dev" version of the Droid Turbo XT1254. But since Sunshine team found a way to unlock the Droid Turbo bootloader, the XT1250 was sort forgotten. But for a whole year, that was the only "Droid Turbo" which had easily unlocked bootloader. It just wasn't branded a Droid Turbo, but having identical FCC ID it REALLY was. )

Verizon is a bunch of control freak liars.

You can go to the Motorola bootloader unlock website and get a free unlock code for every Motorola phone EXCEPT Verizon. That's not Motorola decision.

MOTOROLA - UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a

Bottom line: do NOT NOT NOT buy Verizon branded devices if you care about bootloader unlock and root. The 2014 Droid Turbo got bootloader unlock in November 2015 - a FULL YEAR after release -- thanks to Sunshine team finding an exploit. But this 2015 Droid Turbo 2 never got bootloader unlock. Security has gotten tighter since 2014.

You can't buy a phone and then HOPE it will get root someday. You have to research first, before you buy.

Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
[Droid Turbo 2 General] SuperBrolySSJ:
well said. (btw I bought the turbo 2 knowing about the locked down bootloader)
[Droid Turbo 2 General] lauralbaby:
Me too, but my old phone didn't have a working camera or microphone.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] gtg472b:
Has anyone ever succeeded with the approach of:

Hey Verizon, you're negligent in your Android updates. My phone hasn't received a security update in almost six months and there have been major CVEs since then. Give me my unlock code so I can update it myself.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] amateurhack:
I'm sure it's been tried. Here's something I wrote recently in another thread:
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
Only on Verizon are the flagship Motorola bootloader locked down.

Buy non-Verizon branded Motorola and you're OK. Free unlock code, etc.

Verizon is the villain here, not Motorola. That's why I'm glad XDA mods kept the Kinzie models in one forum. So you can easily see the difference in development between Verizon and non-Verizon phone.

Look at the Moto X Force in this forum.

Same with the Quarks (Droid Turbo/Moto Turbo/Moto Maxx). ,Verizon Droid Turbo was lucky to get Sunshine bootloader unlock a full year after release, but the other Quarks had bootloader unlocked from Day 1.

Moto Maxx XT1250 had same exact bands, same FCC ID as the the Droid Turbo, and ran on Verizon just fine with Verizon SIM card. It was the non-Verizon "Droid Turbo".

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[Droid Turbo 2 General] amateurhack:
As I understand it, all of the Z2 Force phones that are currently available are carrier locked and locked bootloaders with no way of unlocking them. I seem to remember some of them weren't when they first came out, but that is no longer the case.

Either way, Motorola/Lenovo agreed to the contract, so both are at fault.

And the X Force isn't a current phone, right? Just to be clear.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
Here's the Z2 Force Development section. Tell all those people using those ROMs they are carrier locked and have locked bootloaders. ;)

Moto Z2 Force ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development

https://xdaforums.com/z2-force/development

Here's TWRP for Moto Z2 Force:

TWRP 3.2.0.0 Moto Z2 force [Nash]

https://xdaforums.com/z2-force/development/twrp-3-1-1-0-moto-z2-force-nash-t3687421

Just to be clear, it's the EXACT same phone as the Droid Turbo 2. They are both 2015 Kinzie phones. You are posting in this Kinzie forum, so I don't understand your point. Yes, the 2015 Droid Turbo 2/Moto X Force is NOT a current phone. I agree with you.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] amateurhack:
OK, so I'll refer to my post in the other thread, and once again, please stop trolling me.

https://xdaforums.com/droid-turbo-2/help/root-droid-turbo-2-bounty-t3339484/post76220915
[Droid Turbo 2 General] ChazzMatt:
Your post as written is incorrect and I'm correcting misinformation.

I was merely clarifying you can easily buy Motorola bootloader unlock eligible flagship phones.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] sdiggs:
Root Turbo Droid 2

Is it possible currently to root the Turbo Droid 2 and recover accidentally deleted texts? Thanks
[Droid Turbo 2 General] Victor F.:
Currently on the line with Motorola, I'm gonna push my way through their thick skulls and tell them why me and many other people have been waiting damn near six long years to find a method to crack this phone....

Edit: Got the usual "We make the phones, Verizon gives the codes" stuff, im on the line with Verizon, im standing firm here.....
[Droid Turbo 2 General] underworld737:
Ayee it's been 8 long years, just bought the phone today "actually had this back in 2018 but wasn't into this stuff back then", but the dream of unlocking the bootloader on this phone is long gone, probably just easier to buy the moto x force regardless the price...

Bought the phone to remind me how much Verizon is a piece of sh*t
[Droid Turbo 2 General] underworld737:
Alright so I wrote them this "and please don't ask why I wasted my time on this I just wanted to try my luck"

Hello Motorola team, I have a verizon droid turbo 2, model XT1585, serial number: my serial number, this device is 8 years old, and i want to get the bootloader unlocked on this device, even though on the official motorola unlocking page saying that this device is not eligible for a bootloader unlock, again this is an 8 year old device and old devices that has not received a security patch for at least a couple of years should be eligible for a bootloader unlock, this device ended on android 7.0 on november 2017 security patch, and I am willing to accept to any terms that I will be held responsible for anything that happens to the device if the bootloader were to be eligible for an unlock and any modifications I make to the phone "any soft-bricking, hard-bricking, hardware problems, damages, firmware corruption, inoperable device, etc" and yes, I know that this device back then may of not been supported for bootloader unlocking, but the years has passed, it's 2023, and I want to get this device bootloader, it would be very appreciative. My bootloader code is: my unlock code

All I get is like any other response. "Its ineligible" and "it's Verizon's fault"

I know I'm very late to this crap but someone has to test this in 2023

Welp I'm buying a moto x force, only good thing about the turbo 2 is that I got it in good condition for $25, this is the reason why to stay out of Verizon's path "not just for this device" pretty much every other device they offer is crap for bootloader unlocking
[Droid Turbo 2 General] underworld737:
Will be obtaining a droid turbo 2 with android 5.1.1 soon, with the guide on using the one click root method "or temp root method" a few pages back, this is what I came up with

A few of my ideas:

1. Installing magisk via the dd method, by using a terminal emulator or a shell app, doing dd if=/dev/block/by-name/boot of=/sdcard/boot.img, patch it via magisk, then doing

dd if=/sdcard/Download/magisk-patched-xxxxx-xxxxx.img of=/dev/block/by-name/boot

or cp /sdcard/Download/magisk-patched-xxxxx-xxxxx.img /dev/block/by-name/boot

Doesn't matter.

Tho this method most likely won't work still due to the locked bootloader, but still worth a try.

2. If that doesn't work, using the current kingoroot method, installing activity launcher from the play store and launch whatever you see that can be eye catching in unlocking the bootloader, don't know for sure but I think I recall a package name that's supposed to be a hidden menu "or at least an vulnerability to be able to"

Also another thing could be that a package on the phone might be causing the bootloader to require you a "password" file to unlock it, similar to what my OnePlus 8T T-Mobile had, which required to disable the com.qualcomm.qti.uim package to be able to unlock the bootloader without a token file, so if anything, could be something similar to this. "These are my theories"

Will hopefully return soon with results.
[Droid Turbo 2 General] Soleniae@gmail.com:
any word?
[Droid Turbo 2 General] underworld737:
unforantley i havent, will need to obtain either an android 5.1.1 turbo 2 or a moto x force to go further
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] T-Keith:
Anyone have a source for the built in screen protector? Preferably the force one without the Verizon logo.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] savahu:
I'm also looking for this..

In the US you can order it from here: https://www.motorola.com/us/protection/droid-turbo-2/moto-shattershield-lens-replacement.html

Germany: http://www.motorola.de/accessoires/...n/moto-shattershield-lens-replacement-eu.html

But for the rest of the EU... No idea
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] sklks:
Anyone knows where to buy the ShatterShield now?
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mjones73:
I found this for the US market - https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-shattershield-replacement-lens-droid-turbo-2
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] sklks:
That's the only one I found also but they don't send to outside the US. Already talked via chat and phone with Motorola UK, still waiting for a final answer.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] LinkPlay9:
they just told me they dont sell it anymore...

never getting a moto phone again.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] thewire1o1:
...

Here they are!

https://xdaforums.com/droid-turbo-2/accessories/moto-shattershield-replacement-lens-t3786367
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jeep364:
So does anyone know if any 3rd parties make a replacement for the shattershield lens? Or should we just remove the easily scratched shattershield lens and put on a regular screen protector? I know that voids any 'warranty' but we'd be using a case with it anyways.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Tantin:
Did you ever find something? I just bought a Moto X Force a couple of months ago and it's substantially scratched already. b
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jeep364:
Sorry have not found a source yet. It was a phone for a family member so I had them put on a old school screen protector which works fine but the shatter shield definitely scratches easily. Too bad we can't find the replacement for it.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] thewire1o1:
Here they are!

https://xdaforums.com/droid-turbo-2/accessories/moto-shattershield-replacement-lens-t3786367
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devicemodder:
I have had my S4 mini for nearly 2 years and I am getting tired of the stock Bell rom. How do I go about rooting the phone? Google doesn't really help and I don't want to brick my phone.

It's model is s4 mini sgh-i257m (The canadian S4 mini.)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] civicsr2cool:
There's a tutorial on here for you specifically for the i257m. In reality it's just an i9195 with a different kernal.
[XDA Assist] kithylin:
I have an android device here that I don't want to root it.. I'm just trying to erase what ever custom firmware it has and perform a complete factory reset to the original android OS.

I found the support website.. but their website won't let me access the ROM images to push to it for a factory restore.. Can anyone offer any suggestions or help?

Device is.. well may go by multiple names:

Symbol / Zebra Technologies MC40N0

Motorola MC40

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
[XDA Assist] Kdio:
Hi kithylin

Thank you for using XDA Assist

As we do not have an specific forum dedicated for your device, our experts at the below forum should be able to help you. Please be welcome to ask in there.

Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Nice regards.

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[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] necrom:
Scuze my bad english. I would like to create a tsk creation software where the user can modify all option (size, colour, agencement,etc) But i've no idea or no ressources. So my question Have you any internet links for help me ?

Thanks
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] freco:
There is already free software for this.

http://www.pocketpcfreeware.com/en/index.php?soft=1523

Check it.
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] necrom:
Of Course but Theme Gen ce is developpez in Delphi ! I would develop it in java or vb.net with very simple option for user who doensn't know ppc advanced options or configuration
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] necrom:
I just want to create my own Theme Software but i need ressources for emplacement or parameters for menus ...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] laughingcolors:
thinking of jumping back, but for the battery life....my battery life on MM hasn't been good... why are you still on 4.4.4? kit kat...
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totopesce:
Hi

I just bought this tablet and in my previous tablet I had a folder that was hidden (it has a dot before the name) and I could access it from windows, but now i doesnt appear, and I open it with ES file explorer, but not through windows, anyone knows how to fix this?

I already have in windows show hidden files

The tablet is in mtp mode

Greetings
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] theanykey:
I'm sure this won't apply to many people, as most have already installed a custom recovery and rooted through other means, without worrying about the KNOX counter.

However, I previously used the method muniz_ri posted here: http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-stock-rooted-ob1-5-0-t3049676, so the phone is currently on 5.0 (G900TUVU1DOB1) and rooted without needing a custom recovery (KNOX status 0x0).

As I understand, 5.0 was the last version that allowed downgrading and Kitkat was the last rom that provided a root method that leaves KNOX intact.

So, I was wondering if the following method might work:

Downgrade to 4.4.2 stock using Odin v3.0.9.

Root with Towelroot.

Use Flashfire and the steps outlined in the post above, but substitute the OB1 rom for the 6.0.1 PE1 rom in this thread.

Flash PE1 Bootloader and Modem with Odin.

Any chance this could work?
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Themes and Apps] jubei79:
i start with some things i found on xda in other threads

fast launcher http://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/themes/mod-t3383259 worked on my phone but i use galaxy s7 edge firmware works really good don't know if it works on s6 edge plus firmware

alwayson http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/app-galaxy-s7-lg-g5-beta-t3367981 best always on display works on galaxy s6 edge plus all firmware apk install

S7 edge Injustice Edition theme apk in thread http://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/how-to/batman-injustice-theme-preinstalled-t3391527

XDA Labs: Forum App + App Installer + Xposed Repo http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/labs-t3241866

Smart Manager 2016 from Galaxy C5! http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/exclusive-s7-apps-feature-ported-to-s6-t3326340/page36
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Themes and Apps] vikman53:
Thx . I try always on .
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Themes and Apps] umbrokhan:
Thankz dude unjuctice theme works perfectly
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Themes and Apps] umbrokhan:
I seen galaxy S7 HK version got superman vs batman theme in the theme store.

Can anyone export it and upload it please.

The original one made by samsung
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Frantik508:
I've had my Nexus 7 since it came out. It's not rooted, and doesn't have any questionable apps installed.

For the past 2 or 3 days, it won't hold a charge. Yesterday, it was at 75%, I plugged it in and it said it was charging. Then, in the morning, it was at 60something%.

Today, it was at 55%, I plugged it in and went out for a couple hours, and the percentage didn't change at all, but it says it's charging.

I'm wondering if this is a software issue, since the charging is sporadic. I feel like, if the battery was on it's last leg, this would be a gradual thing; but before 3 days ago, the charging was the same as it's always been.

Any ideas?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] k23m:
Let it discharge completely and shut down, then recharge it fully

while off

. This will re-calibrate it. If you still experience problems and wish to confirm battery's condition, please post dmesg log.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Frantik508:
Thanks. I'll definitely try that tonight.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bgpepi:
Today, I saw this in youtube -Android N for Z Ultra. Is this a real?

Android N ROM for Sony Xperia Z Ultra [Final Version]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCtZ7cCiGpY
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] prewed:
Fake, we don't even have Android M fully stable and functional.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DarkSandmaN:
And how can it be final when its not out yet for any phone?