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Root S off is here!

chmod 755 says to set file permissions so that anyone can read and execute the file, and only the owner can write to or delete it.

su is the set user command - used alone, without additional parameters, it sets the user to root. If successful, the last symbol in the prompt line will change from a $ to a #.

I doubt that the order of chmod and su matter but it won't hurt to try both ways.

Having to enter firewater twice on the chmod command line means that something has gone wrong. Entering it twice may be hiding the error but I doubt it fixes anything. What do you get when you don't do that?

The final command executes firewater and won't work if the prompt on the line doesn't end with the #.

<-----important is a comment and ought to be left out, so that the first command ought to be just adb reboot. If your phone rebooted right away, no big deal.
 
Don't know why, but it's what I had to do on my desktop. That worked to get me to root (root@htc_m8whl:/ #) Ran it on my laptop just now, and the normal commands get me to the same place. Retried it on the laptop, same whelp.
 
just watched the 4 tech utube video for fire water and seemed very straight forward when he did it
 
dan55 said:
hi EM,
do you mean stock rom ota updates? assume for non rooted devices?
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Yeah, I tried to get through the chatter on the s-off threads on XDA (don't post whelp stories here it's the wrong thread, really here's my whelp story, I'm a mod stop it, really here's my whelp story) and it wasn't easy, so I could be wrong, but that's my understanding - some OTA on stock devices may be contributing to Firewater not working in addition to the odd device thing.

Chief XYZ just reminded me that I got my LTEvo on the Best Buy buyback program so I may find the HK version within striking range today - plus WifelyMon said to stop waiting, it's Father's Day (which, happy father's day to all the dads). :)

Only the speaker grills are going to show through the armored case I have in mind, and with the risk that I might have s-off issues preventing a firmware flash for the HK option until the next s-off tool update (that I have every confidence in), and because the HK version is definitely having trouble, that's the one I want.

So - with a little luck I hope to either step to the side of truth, justice and darkness or report whelp, I'm waiting very soon.

I really was waiting for some more news and a possible release of the October M8 version - but... I think that I want to see this s-off problem for myself.

And because Firewater absolutely requires a network connection and because Sprint is rolling out an urgent network connection update - I'd like to say screw it, update everything and see what happens with Firewater.
 
:D ah right - i get you - ive not done any OTAs prior to rooting - so FW might be ok for me - the utube vid i mentioned before gives me more confidence as it seemed to make clear a few steps that i was vague on before - so maybe soon i shall try it :D

...good luck with your s-off / update journey EM :)

cheers
dan
 
Good luck EM! :)

Really jealous you're getting the H/K edition. Kinda bummed I didn't wait a few more weeks to get it. Hind sight is 20/20 right.
 
Granite1 said:
Good luck EM! :)

Really jealous you're getting the H/K edition. Kinda bummed I didn't wait a few more weeks to get it. Hind sight is 20/20 right.
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Well, no promises, I'm not going to rush into anything.

The fact that I have the alarm set for 90 minutes from now when the store opens and digging up my box and receipt from two years ago is merely a coincidence.
 
And for those suffering from s-on and being stuck with /system being read-only at boot - has anyone tried simply changing the /init.<model>.rc file? Similar?

Or do I need to get to my desktop and search? :(
 
I believe that was tried in the S-off thread over at XDA, but not 100%

The folks that got the Whelp message have been trying a bunch of stuff in that thread to no avail. I haven't read through it in probably a week so I'm a little behind. Been working double shifts trying to get a bridge opened up by Wednesday this upcoming week. :o
 
Sorry gang.

Sprint M8, HTCdev unlock, install latest TWRP, had it install SuperSU.

Sure is a lot of crap to agree to and download with a new phone just to get past that.

And wait for SuperSU to be ok with an adb shell -> su.

Anyway - I'm afraid that I can't be of much help to those stuck, was hoping I could.

The first bottle is open
chugging..........
whelp, that bottle is empty, opening bottle 2
chugging..........
whelp, that bottle is empty, opening bottle 3
chugging..........

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==== device is now s-off. Don't forget to send us all your money =====
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=============== paypal: firewaterdevs@gmail.com =======================
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Hmmm, looks like we need to add this to the OP. Completely forgot about this.

Sunshine will work for all current M8 devices. have to pay $25, but it's guaranteed. Or you get your money refunded.
 
Tre Lawrence said:
How did I miss this?
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We staffers in this section were so elated about the new S-off method, we forgot to stick the Sunshine thread. :o

It should work without a hitch Tre, as long as your're stock rooted. Thats stock rom and stock kernel, custom recovery, SuperSU, no mods.

It's been reported to work on some custom roms, but they're not necessarily supported by the devs. ;)

Let us know how it goes!! :)
 
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