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DDMS Screenshot Help

I've been trying to take some screenshots on my G1 for some time now but nothing seems to work. I followed the instructions on these two pages http://www.allshadow.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4739
http://soi.kd6.us/2008/11/06/so-i-took-a-screenshot-on-my-g1heres-the-howto/
But ddms won't launch. Every time I click on ddms in the android-sdk-windows-1.1_r1\tools folder a cmd prompt flashes and then nothing happens.
What am I doing wrong? Or is there something wrong with my phone?
Now windows didn't prompt me to install new hardware when I plugged in my phone so I had to open Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Computer Management | Device Manager, go down to Other Devices and choose the Android phone, then right click Properties, and choose Update Driver, then browse to the specific location.
Does that make a difference?
Also I'm running on windows vista on my computer and I'm running JFv1.42 on my G1
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :]

Instead of running the batch file, have you tried to run cmd prompt first? Goto Start > Run > type in 'cmd' and hit enter. Then type in ddms and hit enter.
It seems whatever is happening, it is throwing an error once you click the batch file, so at least instead of closing you can post the error message here then it'll be clearer as to what is happening.

I opened up the cmd prompt and typed in ddms and this is what I got:
" 'ddms' is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file"
Does that mean that its not installed properly?
And I forgot to mention in my original post, that none of the batch files in the tools folder launch when clicked on.

Sounds like you haven't installed the SDK properly, especially the step where you add the /tools directory in the system environments.
Try this though: Copy the ddms.bat file and put it in /system32/ folder on your pc, and then try to launch cmd and run again..see if that helps.

Thanks
I figured out the problem. C:\WINDOWS\system32 wasn't in the system enviroments path

ChelseaO88 said:
Thanks
I figured out the problem. C:\WINDOWS\system32 wasn't in the system enviroments path
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I'm having the same issue...how do I go about adding this?

Code3VW said:
I'm having the same issue...how do I go about adding this?
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in windows, right click on my computer, go to properties, in one of the tabs, its in there.....
if you are running linux, and asking this, then you shouldn't be using linux....

Vista Home Premium...
I click on "Environment Variables" in the Advanced tab and it opens another menu, one with the option to add user variables, and one with system variables. Which one do I need to add, and what exactly do I need to add?
I tried creating a system variable with the variable name of test and the path as C:\Windows\System32 but it didn't solve the problem...

If I open cmd and cd to my sdk directory and type ddms I get:
Unable to access jarfile lib/archquery.jar
SWT folder '' does not exist.
Please set ANDROID_SWT to point to the folder containing swt.jar for your platform.

its a hell of a lot easier using eclipse, just hit the ddms tab and click the icon that looks like a picture

nobody knows how to make this work without using yet another program??

still cant figure this out
Having the same problem, when I click ddms it flashes then disappears. Any idea how to add the file path in windows 7?

If you can't get this to work - There's a nice little program in the market, simply called "screenshot" (free), that'll let you make screenshots either with a timer or by shaking the phone.

ABD for MAC users PLEASE HELP

Hello everyone im a noob here but im slowley learning. i have searched and searched including the ABD for dummies they all make mention of ABD for mac but then move right along into windows how tos. im sorry if this is the wrong place for this post but can anyone point me to a place that actually explains ABD usage for mac i know nothing about terminal and i think thats what it want me to use. i really mean it ive been looking for a good mac tuterial for days!!!!!! thanks

You mean adb, right?
The commands for adb are pretty much the same ones used on windows

Not development...post in general.
Anyways,
do you have the sdk set up as per these instructions? You dont need to worry about the eclipse stuff. The most important thing is getting the sdk downloaded, extracted and the /tools dir added to your path. From there, the command are exactly the same. eg:
Code:
adb push
adb pull
adb shell
adb shell reboot recovery
...

LostinThesauce said:
Hello everyone im a noob here but im slowley learning. i have searched and searched including the ABD for dummies they all make mention of ABD for mac but then move right along into windows how tos. im sorry if this is the wrong place for this post but can anyone point me to a place that actually explains ABD usage for mac i know nothing about terminal and i think thats what it want me to use. i really mean it ive been looking for a good mac tuterial for days!!!!!! thanks
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to use ADB and FASTBOOT you need to mount your SDK foldert (you "need" tools folder) and then use all commands starting with ./
for example ./fastboot reboot
PS if you want to use fastboot, you have to download it separate from HTC site.

hr00st said:
to use ADB and FASTBOOT you need to mount your SDK foldert (you "need" tools folder) and then use all commands starting with ./
for example ./fastboot reboot
PS if you want to use fastboot, you have to download it separate from HTC site.
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You dont have to mount the folder. It may be easier but in the long run adding it to path will teach you more. Just do a google search on edit path osx and you will find how to create or edit the bash_profile to add the tols folder to your path. from there you just open terminal and adb away

u are the 1st person i know whom uses and mac and didnt get the iphone... but got android instead..

farbird said:
u are the 1st person i know whom uses and mac and didnt get the iphone... but got android instead..
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add me as #2 who never went iphone. i stayed winmo until i could get a canadian spphire shipped to usa to run the htc sensui. btw...i use mac for me and pc at work and my macbook runs a virtual machine so i fire up xppro os in a dedicated "spaces" desktop so i do use sdk and copilot's nav interface in windows.
i guess i'm "bi". actually "tri" now

Good to go
got it running this is fun

LostinThesauce said:
got it running this is fun
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cool. think you might be motivated to write a simple guide for the rest of us mac users? not too noobish. maybe more targeted to average+ users.

lpasq said:
cool. think you might be motivated to write a simple guide for the rest of us mac users? not too noobish. maybe more targeted to average+ users.
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There is no need in this. Everyone can find all information on GOOGLE. It is easer then "Easy Button"
MAC+ANDROID=FRIENDS FOREVER!

Setting up ABD for OSX, Hackintosh, mac newbies like myself.
First make sure you have downloaded the latest SDK from google.
In finder go to your home folder and extract the sdk into a folder named Android.
If you only plan on using ADB you can just extract the tools folder contents there.
Now open up Terminal...Applications/system utilities
Type in the following
echo $shell
ls -a
If you see a file named .bash_profile in the list you are ok if not we have a few things to do.
To create a .bash_profile, in terminal do the following
touch .bash_profile
This will create a blank file if there is none. Then,
open -e .bash_profile
This will open it in TextEdit. Add the following line:
export PATH=${PATH}:*<your_sdk_dir>*/tools
Where <your_sdk_dir> is the full path to the android sdk folder (type
carefully, remove < > brackets).
For example, if the android folder is in the eclipse folder on your Desktop,
it would be:
export PATH=${PATH}:/Users/David/Desktop/eclipse/
android-sdk-mac_x86-1.0_r1/tools
Save and quit.
then all you have to do from there is adb away.
If you need more info please follow this link where I copied the info from.
http://groups.google.com/group/andr...0460fb16ea06c/dd175d8675f33827?lnk=raot&pli=1
Surprising what you can find in the google android groups.

Johnny Blaze said:
First make sure you have downloaded the latest SDK from google.
In finder go to your home folder and extract the sdk into a folder named Android.
If you only plan on using ADB you can just extract the tools folder contents there.
Now open up Terminal...Applications/system utilities
Type in the following
echo $shell
ls -a
If you see a file named .bash_profile in the list you are ok if not we have a few things to do.
To create a .bash_profile, in terminal do the following
touch .bash_profile
This will create a blank file if there is none. Then,
open -e .bash_profile
This will open it in TextEdit. Add the following line:
export PATH=${PATH}:*<your_sdk_dir>*/tools
Where <your_sdk_dir> is the full path to the android sdk folder (type
carefully, remove < > brackets).
For example, if the android folder is in the eclipse folder on your Desktop,
it would be:
export PATH=${PATH}:/Users/David/Desktop/eclipse/
android-sdk-mac_x86-1.0_r1/tools
Save and quit.
then all you have to do from there is adb away.
If you need more info please follow this link where I copied the info from.
http://groups.google.com/group/andr...0460fb16ea06c/dd175d8675f33827?lnk=raot&pli=1
Surprising what you can find in the google android groups.
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thank you very much. i really appreciate those who don't waste their effort flaming a request for info. "that was easy"

farbird said:
u are the 1st person i know whom uses and mac and didnt get the iphone... but got android instead..
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really??i know of many people lol..macs are just better and less of a pain in the ass to use..and if you watch the google confrences..theyre using macs lol

farbird said:
u are the 1st person i know whom uses and mac and didnt get the iphone... but got android instead..
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i use a mac and love android. hate the iphone

lpasq said:
thank you very much. i really appreciate those who don't waste their effort flaming a request for info. "that was easy"
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If my words offended you, i apologize for that. I thought it was just unfair, when i was searching for INFO, i was sent to google and thats why i did the same thing.
Let's respect each other.

hr00st said:
If my words offended you, i apologize for that. I thought it was just unfair, when i was searching for INFO, i was sent to google and thats why i did the same thing.
Let's respect each other.
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thank you. yes, respect and support

start menu executable

first- I tried searching but I am on my phone and it is a very long process.
I want to create a short cut to the start menu in windows mobile 6.5 but I cannot find the .exe for the start menu. can any one point me in the right direction?
thanks in advance.

\windows\start menu\
all shortcuts places there will show up there

misunderstood
Rudegar said:
\windows\start menu\
all shortcuts places there will show up there
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sorry I guess I didn't word that right . I don't want to create a shortcut that goes in my start menu. I want to create a shortcut that points to my start menu. so I need the executable for the start menu button.

Unzip and copy to device.
dwizzy130

perfect!
dwizzy130 said:
Unzip and copy to device.
dwizzy130
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dwizzy- thank you so much. exactly what i was looking for. if you get a moment and you don't mind, could you still share with me the path to the executable (if there is one) just for knowledge sake.
again- thank you so much. i am a noob. so trying to learn.

maisonpulaski said:
dwizzy- thank you so much. exactly what i was looking for. if you get a moment and you don't mind, could you still share with me the path to the executable (if there is one) just for knowledge sake.
again- thank you so much. i am a noob. so trying to learn.
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No problem man!
The path? You can put it anywhere and run it and it will work...
dwizzy130

i failed again.
dwizzy130 said:
No problem man!
The path? You can put it anywhere and run it and it will work...
dwizzy130
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sorry- i guess i just don't communicate good. yes the shortcut you provided me with worts great i am using it now.
do you know where the actual start button executable is located in my file directory and what the name of it is?
for instance: My Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Start.exe
Hope i got my meaning across more clearly.

maisonpulaski said:
sorry- i guess i just don't communicate good. yes the shortcut you provided me with worts great i am using it now.
do you know where the actual start button executable is located in my file directory and what the name of it is?
for instance: My Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Start.exe
Hope i got my meaning across more clearly.
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What I gave you is not a shortcut. It is an executable that runs a command to open the start menu. There is no native startmenu.exe in WM.
dwizzy130

ah ha.
dwizzy130 said:
What I gave you is not a shortcut. It is an executable that runs a command to open the start menu. There is no native startmenu.exe in WM.
dwizzy130
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gothca. thank you for the clarification.

Open Start Menu subfolders
dwizzy130 said:
Unzip and copy to device.
dwizzy130
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Is it possible to pass a parameter to this programm to open subfolders within Start Menu eg. Games folder

[Tool][Drag&Drop apk installer][All devices][Windows+Linux+Mac][Java]

I added a DONATE button... my HTC Magic device was stolen.. i need a new one for testing...
Once i have enough for it i will remove the donate button :0)
Now with Mac support :0)
The idea is basic... start the application and drag & drop all your .apk files and they will get installed on your device.
It will accept multiple files, multiple folders or a combination... the app. will automatically pick up any file with the extension .apk or .APK... so just simply drag&drop.
Or you can just double click on any .apk file and the app. will install it for you without the graphical part starting up.
You can follow the progress on the app. and/or find a log.txt inside the folder "Logs". Just make sure to extract the application to a folder where you have write permission or there will be no log files!!!!
A log will be made regardless of the graphical part starting up or not.
Do not forget to give it time to install or the log will be incomplete.
If you want the "-r" flag set then check the comboBox named doReInstall.
The flag "-r" will basically install the app even if it is already installed, but will not disturb the app's settings.
See the adb doc for more info.
DO NOT TOUCH THE "Tools" AND "Logs" FOLDERS....
NOR SHOULD YOU MOVE/TOUCH THE ".bat" OR ".sh" FILES (unless you KNOW what you are doing).
Windows:
Double click on the "AppInstaller.jar" file or on the "WindowsRunMe.bat" to start the graphical app.
If you want the .apk double-click feature do the following:
1)Right-click on any .apk file and choose "properties".
2)Under "Opens with" row choose "change".
3)Navigate to where the "WindowsRunMe.bat" is located and select it.
4)Choose "ok" then "Apply".
5)Enjoy :0)
Remember that the log files will still be under the "Logs" folder.
You want the reInstall-feature when you use the double clicks? Then right-click on the .bat file and choose "edit".
Change "DOREINSTALL=false" to "DOREINSTALL=true". Save!
That's it :0)
Linux(Ubuntu running gnome desktop/nautilus) :
DO NOT START THE APP WITH DOUBLE CLICK...IT WILL NOT LOAD CORRECTLY.
ALWAYS USE "LinuxRunMe.sh" SCRIPT.
REMEMBER TO GIVE THE SCRIPT EXECUTE PERMISSION :0)
If you want the .apk double-click feature do the following:
1)Right-click on any .apk file and choose "properties".
2)Under the "Open with" tab choose "add".
3)Choose "use custom command" and navigate to where the "LinuxRunMe.sh" file is located and select it.
4)Make sure that the .sh file is highlighted under the "Open with" tab.
5)Enjoy :0)
Remember that the log files will still be under the "Logs" folder.
You want the reInstall-feature when you use the double clicks? Then double-click on the .sh file and choose "Display".
Change "DOREINSTALL=false" to "DOREINSTALL=true". Save!
That's it :0)
MAC:
I have no idea, but i bet that the linux way should work :0)
Can somebody confirm?
Hope that you will like the work.
Don't forget to say thanks :0)
Also check my signature for more tools

Mac users!
I have no mac... so i can not test the app...
Please feel free to confirm it's working :0)
The app is in java, so it should run on all platforms :0)
ALL FEEDBACK ARE WELCOMED...
If you get/find any bugs, post the log file here or send it to me in a PM.
Then i can debug it :0)
I tested it on both linux and windows(xp + 7). It was working fine.
The adb binary are inside the Tools folder... So there is no need to set the system-path thingy..
Just to make it easier for people :0)
Again.. DO NOT TOUCH THEM NOR THE SCRIPTS.

There are much better Solutions for Windows like DroidExplorer and AndroidCommander. Dont know if they are aviable for Linux/Max.
Anyway thanks for your work =)

wow, thank you mumi.. I am truly and deeply touched..
thank you, for all your devotion and hard work. and for putting up with me and my requests.

xtcislove said:
There are much better Solutions for Windows like DroidExplorer and AndroidCommander. Dont know if they are aviable for Linux/Max.
Anyway thanks for your work =)
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Did not know about them..
But this is a single purpose solution... INSTALL OF APK(s).
The other tools are way to cluttered and advanced...
This is simple and fast....
I like it :0)
But thx for the info... i can surly use them for more advance stuff :0)

eyegor said:
wow, thank you mumi.. I am truly and deeply touched..
thank you, for all your devotion and hard work. and for putting up with me and my requests.
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eyegor > 650 posts
mumilover < 20 posts...
Who are doing the real work here :0)
Always show respect for people working and helping others for free :0)
Your requests are always welcomed!

Wicked stuff. Good job!

I can now integrate mac-support in next version because i found a test person...
The question is, is there anybody interested in mac-support?

nice work mumilover
will try later

yaaah.... 100 downloads :0)
Glad that people make use of it :0)

nice one mumilover! i had an error with the adb binary that came with your archive. replaced it with the current adb binary for OS X and the apk installed properly. great job!

Yes sorry... totally forgot that mac used a different adb then linux...
You can pm me your email if you want to me my mac tester :0)

excellent and thank you !

All you need is this batch file: (should work with all windows pc even 64-bit)
http://www.mediafire.com/?kce3i3249sbdtf1
it can also work with ADB over wifi with addition of:
Code:
adb connect [B]ip[/B]:[B]port[/B]
at the beginning the file.
sorry but I didn't feel like making a whole new thread just for 6 lines of post.

Well thanks for your effort...
The app does much than you batch file does.
It takes multiple files + multiple folders and the mix.
It will automatically pick up any apk file and install it.
Just read the first page again :0)

mumilover said:
Well thanks for your effort...
The app does much than you batch file does.
It takes multiple files + multiple folders and the mix.
It will automatically pick up any apk file and install it.
Just read the first page again :0)
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Yeah I know what your app does but I didn't feel like making a whole new thread just for double-clicking APKs, I know your app does it in your own way.
Perhaps you could also incorporate it in your app so that people can also install by double-click in addition to batch installation with your app

Well... read the first page again..
I already have double click option.... even with the -r option!
Read carefully please :0)

mumilover said:
Well... read the first page again..
I already have double click option.... even with the -r option!
Read carefully please :0)
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now i see it!
sorry

wow, that was refreshing. Anything new developing with this Tool? Before unleash the beast?

Well it did not make sense to work with it any more...
I found out that you can install apk using htc sync...
Plus i only have > 120 downloads... not worth spending more time on it...
But still no one reported any bugs :0)

[Q] cd command

Hi guys! I have Ubuntu in my computer and I was trying to make the cd command, but the directory has spaces, and it doesn't work! Do I need to replace the spaces for any simbole?
Thanks,
pedrorubster

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pedrorubster said:
Hi guys! I have Ubuntu in my computer and I was trying to make the cd command, but the directory has spaces, and it doesn't work! Do I need to replace the spaces for any simbole?
Thanks,
pedrorubster
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What exactly is it that you are trying to do? The 'cd' command is to 'Change Directory', if the directory you're trying to get into has a space it should still read it, but to make things simpler, whenever you have a folder that has more than one word, use ( _ ) underscore instead of a 'space'. Makes things easier for ya. I do this for every folder and file I have on my computer.
MoPhoACTV Initiative

right, I have Linux and W7 installed, and have the same problem. All folders names with spaces should be replaced for a symbol (_ is fine).