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[Q] Using revolutionary with Ubuntu

Anyone running Ubuntu via VMWare and not able to run the program? I've tried everything and it won't open nor find it when trying to use Terminal; it says:
tar (child): revolutionary-0.3-pre7.tgz: Cannot open: No such file or directory
tar (child): Error is not recoverable: exiting now
tar: Child returned status 2
tar: Error is not recoverable: exiting now
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Anyone know what that means? I'm a rookie in Linux but I'm not computer illiterate. I've tried both Windows XP and 7 and I'm also stuck at step 3 where it can't communicate with the device. Someone please have an answer. Thanks.

boii wond3r x3 said:
Anyone running Ubuntu via VMWare and not able to run the program? I've tried everything and it won't open nor find it when trying to use Terminal; it says:
Anyone know what that means? I'm a rookie in Linux but I'm not computer illiterate. I've tried both Windows XP and 7 and I'm also stuck at step 3 where it can't communicate with the device. Someone please have an answer. Thanks.
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Here you go.
Use search next time.
[GUIDE][JULY/30/2011] S-OFF under Linux/Ubuntu

Yeah. Did that. Didn't work. That's why I'm asking if anyone else has the same issue and has found another work-around.

Having the very same issue. Does anyone have a solution?

same here using Ubuntu 12.04 to root and s-off a stock 2.2.2 HTC Desire, going to read the post above (even if I'm not sure it'll work...)
edit: seems to work under console ( sudo ./revolutionary )
PASSED!!! :good:

[Q] Question about Rooting on a Mac

I tried to post this in the "Beginners Guide for Rooting" but I do not have privileges. I am trying to root my new s3 on a mac so I am trying to follow the guidance in section one of the guide. However the links for samsung drivers are in an .exe format and the link to the java jdk files has expired. I downloaded the samsung drivers from the link and opened the (.exe) file and I attempted to install another version of the java jdk. When I connect Adam's casual the app recognizes my phone but I am unable to see it on my Mac through Finder. Am I ready to flash if the casual app can see my phone? Or do I need the osx compatible samsung drivers (not with a .exe filename) and a specific version of java jdk?
Thanks in advanced for any help. I tried to search for the answers but I have been coming up empty. Even though casual see's my phone, I'm still not sure if its ok to start flashing.

prescottc5 said:
I tried to post this in the "Beginners Guide for Rooting" but I do not have privileges. I am trying to root my new s3 on a mac so I am trying to follow the guidance in section one of the guide. However the links for samsung drivers are in an .exe format and the link to the java jdk files has expired. I downloaded the samsung drivers from the link and opened the (.exe) file and I attempted to install another version of the java jdk. When I connect Adam's casual the app recognizes my phone but I am unable to see it on my Mac through Finder. Am I ready to flash if the casual app can see my phone? Or do I need the osx compatible samsung drivers (not with a .exe filename) and a specific version of java jdk?
Thanks in advanced for any help. I tried to search for the answers but I have been coming up empty. Even though casual see's my phone, I'm still not sure if its ok to start flashing.
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I don't remember if my phone showed up on my Mac in finder, but Adam's casual recognized my phone, I rooted and unlocked using the tool and have been flashing ROMS ever since.

davefields3 said:
I don't remember if my phone showed up on my Mac in finder, but Adam's casual recognized my phone, I rooted and unlocked using the tool and have been flashing ROMS ever since.
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Did you download the samsung drivers in the link ( the .exe files) and install them on your mac? Also do you still have a copy of the java jdk files? The link in the "guide " is dead or the files have been moved. Thanks.

Mine did not show up in finder. I did have to download another program to interface with the phone. Just run Casuals and you will be fine.
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prescottc5 said:
Did you download the samsung drivers in the link ( the .exe files) and install them on your mac? Also do you still have a copy of the java jdk files? The link in the "guide " is dead or the files have been moved. Thanks.
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If I remember correctly, you can't download the samsung drivers on a Mac. And no, sorry I don't have the files

There is no drivers for mac. The only thing that will show is a sdcard if you have one. You are good to use Casual.

fr8cture said:
There is no drivers for mac. The only thing that will show is a sdcard if you have one. You are good to use Casual.
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Mine doesn't show the sdcard. I can use ADB but that's the only way I can communicate to my device over USB. I have't tried Casual.

Well I finally got home so I could use my Mac with my phone. Casuals worked great a couple of weeks ago as did adb. Now, I can't get either to work. I read that some are having issues with the usb ports on the newer MacBook Pros. I will do a little know testing and see if I can find a way to make it work post back. I tried rebooting, different cables, etc with no luck. If anyone knows anything, please chime in.
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HHF2 said:
Well I finally got home so I could use my Mac with my phone. Casuals worked great a couple of weeks ago as did adb. Now, I can't get either to work. I read that some are having issues with the usb ports on the newer MacBook Pros. I will do a little know testing and see if I can find a way to make it work post back. I tried rebooting, different cables, etc with no luck. If anyone knows anything, please chime in.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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Okay, after a lot of digging, I finally figured out what I did. I take no credit for this, I found it on here in reply to a thread somewhere. I can't remember where as I usually view this site on my cell phone.
sudo kextunload -v /System/Library/Extensions/EasyTetherUSBEthernet.kext
from a terminal. I forget if you have to reboot or not.
This will disable tethering, but you can now see your device via adb.
To renable tethering once you're done debugging, use
sudo kextload -v /System/Library/Extensions/EasyTetherUSBEthernet.kext
This is for EasyTether only, but I am sure that there could be another type of app that would do the same thing? If you could isolate the app, it should be as easy as replacing the EasyTether part of the command and running that. Good luck, I personally know how aggravating that things like this can be.

[Q] how to root gingerbread when the usb driver fails to install properly?

hi i have lemon p5 which is gingerbread. i have tried using z4root, pramaroot and gingerbreak but none work. i have not tried rooting through pc because i can't install my device on my pc which is running windows 8 os. i tried to update the drivers marked yellow on the device manager but it could not find the driver. Guys i have been dying to root my phone as my internal memory is running out. please any help will be much appreciated.
if you have the driver i would be overwhelmed if you kindly take the trouble to share it with me. Thank you.

Try this app called Super One Click. It is pretty easy to use and it also downloads the adb drivers for your phone. It can be downloaded as a zip. There is also a demo on Youtube.

[Q] How to install usb drivers? Acer Iconia One 8 B1-810

I've been trying to root my device, unfortunately I've received no help or feedback from this forum (I'm surprised as it was recommended in some tutorials I've read) but hoping someone might be able to help this time.
There is another thread which I've been trying to follow here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/acer-iconia-one-8-b1-810-root-bloatware-t2991943
And it states to install usb drivers, alexys77 has posted a link for the drivers needed and I downloaded it but I don't know howto actually install them. I downloaded it from my tablet, I double click but nothing happens. I tried extracting it (by connecting it to my laptop) but I'm still unsure exactly what to do. Help!! Can anybody give me precise instructions on how to do this (including which part needs to be done on laptop/ tablet
Also, I'm still wondering if there Is a way to use a 1 click root for this? My exact model name is acer iconia one 8 b1-810_2cbw_316t. Is the above link the easiest method of rooting? Hope someone can help soon! Thanks again (to anyone who tries to help) :crying:

supashaka said:
I've been trying to root my device, unfortunately I've received no help or feedback from this forum (I'm surprised as it was recommended in some tutorials I've read) but hoping someone might be able to help this time.
There is another thread which I've been trying to follow here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/acer-iconia-one-8-b1-810-root-bloatware-t2991943
And it states to install usb drivers, alexys77 has posted a link for the drivers needed and I downloaded it but I don't know howto actually install them. I downloaded it from my tablet, I double click but nothing happens. I tried extracting it (by connecting it to my laptop) but I'm still unsure exactly what to do. Help!! Can anybody give me precise instructions on how to do this (including which part needs to be done on laptop/ tablet
Also, I'm still wondering if there Is a way to use a 1 click root for this? My exact model name is acer iconia one 8 b1-810_2cbw_316t. Is the above link the easiest method of rooting? Hope someone can help soon! Thanks again (to anyone who tries to help) :crying:
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You have to install usb drivers on your pc and keep the supersu.zip in your device. Then follow the procedure in the above thread!

Piyushlosalka said:
You have to install usb drivers on your pc and keep the supersu.zip in your device. Then follow the procedure in the above thread!
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Thanks! I unzipped the folder which contains the drivers needed, but which file from there do I click to install? It contains the following folders:
ADB Interface (Interface 1)
Android-Phone
B1-810 (1)
Dispositivo USB MTP
Intel Android AD
I thought the B1-810 (1) would be the most likely choice, but none of the files in that folder seemed to install anything. Or is it simply enough to have the files unzipped on my laptop? lol I'm still confused as to why I need to install usb drivers when my tablet is recognised when I plug it into USB?? I would have thought it necessary if there was an obvious problem??

Which file is the install file??
Thanks I eventually rooted it, but using cydia impactor drive scan (the steps in the tutorial didn't quite work for me) Got there in the end but lol

Nice![emoji106]

supashaka said:
Thanks I eventually rooted it, but using cydia impactor drive scan (the steps in the tutorial didn't quite work for me) Got there in the end but lol
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If you can, would you share what you did?

Tricky Situation with notebook pc and Galaxy S6

Hi Everyone!
I'm in need of some assistance. And thank you ahead of time for any help you can provide. Ok, here's my situation my notebook PC went nuts and now I have to reinstall Windows 10 64bit on it.
I downloaded the ISO file from the Microsoft Developers studio on my G920AUCU6EQCF I juzt got the phone and put the stock rom I found here in the forumns on it (Thank You) but I never got around to rooting it back after I put the rom it. Now I need to use my phone as a bootable USB drive to install windows back on my PC. But I'm yet to find a way to do it without root after 3 days of searching online forumns and web sites. I already installed drivedroid and USB Mountr but both require rootbto use. I have tried many one click root methods.... Kingo.... Kingroot..... Z4....towelroot....pootroot....iroot....baidu....framaroot.... CH-Autoroot..... (TY Chainfire)
Oneclickroot.... wondershare....you get the picture. I have even tried flashgordon to install twrp. I even tried going into my system folders and carefully removing stuff as to try to make a crack in my system one of the rooting apps could exploit. Nothing works... So I can't fix my PC without root and I can't root my phone without PC .. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.. And once again Thanks in advance...