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[Q] HELP can't connect to PdaNet

Ok so I hope someone can help. My issue is this. When I try to connect to PdaNet I get this message "please kill Android Debug Bridge (adb.exe)" . I use my device to tether, and really need this working. Yes, I can tether wirelessly. But it eats a lot of battery. What do I need to do? Also, if I'm turning something off, how do I tun it back on if I need it later?

Adb start-server and kill-server I think it is. It won't hurt anything to turn it off.
Usually when you use an adb command it says server is out of date... killing (for me anyway)
What rom are you running? I'm pretty sure wired tether works on Evervolv right in the Wireless and Networks menu.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I'm using the Stock Sence Rom. Just typed it in. It says " 'adb' is not recognized as an internalor external command, operable program or batch file" . I forgot do I have to type something in before I type adb? Or to get to adb before I can turn it off?

prboy1969 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm using the Stock Sence Rom. Just typed it in. It says " 'adb' is not recognized as an internalor external command, operable program or batch file" . I forgot do I have to type something in before I type adb? Or to get to adb before I can turn it off?
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Go to the Android SDK and navigate to tools or platform-tools (depending on which version you have, probably the latter) and open up a terminal (command prompt) in that location. The commands might not be exact, I get them confused from time to time
Hope that helps.
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Can you got to task manager, find adb.exe and end process? That's what used to do when I got that error.
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Thanks. Will try that now.
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To tether 4g by usb, I use wired tether for root users. To tether 3g, I use the hacked mod by nfinitefx. No external program on your pc needed for linux or win 7 (just a driver needed for xp)
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Well after much BS, and a lot of help from all you guys. I got it figured out. Seems adb exe. turns on automtically everytimeI connectmy phone . Well what I had to do is connect, then open task manager and end adb exe . Only thing isnow I can't seem to restart adb . But I got PdaNet working, even on 4G.

I downloaded the android sdk and eclipse. Over pdanet w/ no prob.
But when I tried to download packages from the repo adb.exe interfered with the pdanet connection..if I killthe process.eclipse just restarts adb. So I'm having trouble getting the packages
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I ended up deleting adb.exe downloaded the packages and restored adb from the recycle bin

trusmokah said:
I downloaded the android sdk and eclipse. Over pdanet w/ no prob.
But when I tried to download packages from the repo adb.exe interfered with the pdanet connection..if I killthe process.eclipse just restarts adb. So I'm having trouble getting the packages
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I ended up deleting adb.exe downloaded the packages and restored adb from the recycle bin
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Putting this out there for anyone who had the same problem that I had; When I would end-task ADB.exe, it would instantly restart.
The fix for me was that I had to first end-task "droidexplorer" which was a running task even when Droid Explorer was not running. After that, I could end adb.exe

Why are you using pdanet? CM7 has built in wireless tethering.. just doesn't make "sense".

Check the date on the OP . March of this year .

I have used pdanet successfully but I only need it every once in a while. Recently when I tried to start it i could not get adb.exe to stop. yes, i used the task manager.
has anything changed?

PDANET and ADB
I have used pdanet for years. worked fine on my eris, and was working on my rezound up until a month or so ago. now i have constant problem with adb.exe restarting.
tried killing it with task manager, then plugging phone in. pdanet connect for a second, but it looks like as soon as adb kicks on i no longer have internet access, though i am still connected. shows no kb action from the phone.
anyone with any thoughts? need help.

stuck on updating pdaNet updating on your phone
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has a fix for this. I tried to install pdanet on my computer but it was giving me an error when i connected my phone. I then uninstalled the current version of pdanet and used an older version. That also did not work. So I am back at square one trying to install the current version again but now I am stuck at the installation screen that says "updating pda on your phone". What can I do now?
Thanks

This forum is really old. When I teathered with this device I used https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether Its easier to use than pdanet. Unless you're not rooted.

Chad The Pathfinder said:
This forum is really old. When I teathered with this device I used https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether Its easier to use than pdanet. Unless you're not rooted.
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yes, but my phone gets stuck in a bootloop on a rom that I installed. So now I cannot do much of anything except get into recovery mode.

Well when I get into a bootloop the only thing to do is a full wipe and start over. Sorry.

Chad The Pathfinder said:
Well when I get into a bootloop the only thing to do is a full wipe and start over. Sorry.
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Yea, I'm trying to do that. I need to know how to do that. Could you help me out?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1266885

[Q] MTP driver issue

Ok i just picked up my 32gb wifi only xoom. whenever i try to install the drivers it finds the files it needs but produces the following error, "A service installation section in this INF is invalid", WTF do i do tried uninstalling the drivers and anything i can think of ive rooted numerous phones before. is this a problem with the xoom itself and should i take it back?

josephparlangeli said:
Ok i just picked up my 32gb wifi only xoom. whenever i try to install the drivers it finds the files it needs but produces the following error, "A service installation section in this INF is invalid", WTF do i do tried uninstalling the drivers and anything i can think of ive rooted numerous phones before. is this a problem with the xoom itself and should i take it back?
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check to make sure you have windows media 11 or higher on your computer. I had that issue. Running XP I had an issue but Win 7 it installed easily..
This is what I used
Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_5.1.0_32bit.msi
MotoHelper_2.0.49_Driver_5.0.0.exe
Windows Media 11
Also search around on google lots of people have had this issue and thats how I found my answer.. Also xoomforums.com is a good site for answers as well

OK so I installed wmp11 and it will recognize my xoom thanks for the tip. however now I cannot get ADB to work my device is there I have every sdk ever made down loaded and I have the moto USB driver mentioned installed but I can't get into a ADB to save my life.
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Try un/check/ usb debuging, don't remember witch is correct...
Had this problem with adb...
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makokoko said:
Try un/check/ usb debuging, don't remember witch is correct...
Had this problem with adb...
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usb debugging needs to be checked in order for the adb to work.

Getting ADB access in Android 4.2.2

This incorporates the ideas of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144709, so if you want to see how this was resolved for the Nexus 4, check out that thread.
Okay. So you've flashed a spanking new 4.2.2 ROM and ADB no longer talks to your Sensation. What happened?
Well, the fact is that 4.2.2 is significantly more secure, in the good sense. It enforces RSA authentication via ADB. However, RSA authentication is supported only in recent versions of ADB.
What to do?
First, make sure you have the latest version of ADB on your PC.
On Windows you can quickly find out if you your version of ADB is up to date. Check your ".android" folder and see if it holds a file called "adbkey".
On any platform type "adb version" to verify that you have the latest version of ADB. Versions 1.0.31+ support RSA authentication.
-- So now, if you have ADB 1.0.31 or higher. You can skip directly to step 2, then.
-- If you do not have ADB 1.0.31 or higher, and you have the full Android SDK installed, open the SDK manager and update it. If you only have ADB and fastboot installed in a folder on your PC, overwrite files in the folder with those in the corresponding zip file attached (windows or linux -- sorry! I don't have Mac versions at this time). These come from version 16.01 of the android platform-tools package, if you are curious.
-- if you have never installed the SDK or ADB or fastboot, now is the time to do that. I recommend going to http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html to get started.
[*]Enable USB debugging on your phone
USB debugging is now enabled by selecting Android Debugging in System Settings > Developer Options.
"I don't have the Developer Options items in System Settings!!"
In Android 4.2.x, you need to go to System Settings > About Phone and tap the Build Number item about 6 or 8 times, and Developer Options will reappear.
[*]Plug in the USB cable. Securely.
Dismiss the USB mass storage window.
"I connected the cable, but nothing happened!!"
Okay, chill. You won't get a response until ADB tries to connect to your Sensation. So go ahead and start ADB on your PC. Suggested command:
Code:
adb devices
"Now ADB started, but nothing's happening on my computer!!!"
Uh, didn't I just advise you to chill ? Take a look at your phone...
"What's this pop-up that just popped up??"
(See image below)
Congratulations, that is Android asking your permission to store an RSA key on your Sensation for ADB interaction with your PC.
Fearlessly accept it.
Hint: check the "Always allow from this computer" box to save time later on.
The RSA authentication key you just accepted will be stored on your phone in the file /data/misc/adb/adb_keys.
You are now good to go. Just 3 easy steps with a minimum of panic.
Questions? Problems? Ask away!
Many thanks to XDA member skipjacks for the idea for this post

Hi,
Nice! :good:
People should also not use USB 3.0 slots or USB hubs.
Try several slots if the front ones do not work.
Windows 7 & 8 drivers are HERE in case anyone needs them...

malybru said:
People should also not use USB 3.0 slots or USB hubs.
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I understand about the hubs, but why not USB 3.0?

Skipjacks said:
I understand about the hubs, but why not USB 3.0?
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Hi,
I have read a lot of instances of "Device not recognized" when using 3.0 slots.
I am not saying it will never work.
But ,if you use one,and it does not work,then,try it on a 2.0 slot.

Thanks for the post
few problems:
- I tried updating ADB with SDK manager. It kept saying something was accesing the installation folder. even after I closed explorer, virusscanner etc. I replaced the files with the zip attachement, but still a weird issue.
- another thing. Before I updated adb reported error: device offline. After update the issue persists. not using any hubs or USB 3.0. I think it's because I'm not using the stock cable that came with the phone.

onemanshow85 said:
Thanks for the post
few problems:
- I tried updating ADB with SDK manager. It kept saying something was accesing the installation folder. even after I closed explorer, virusscanner etc. I replaced the files with the zip attachement, but still a weird issue.
- another thing. Before I updated adb reported error: device offline. After update the issue persists. not using any hubs or USB 3.0. I think it's because I'm not using the stock cable that came with the phone.
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Hi,
I think there is one solution that will address both issues. Before I mention it, let me ask: are you sure you enabled USB debugging on your Sensation? This is confirmed if, when you plug in the cable to your PC, you immediately get a USB debugging icon in the Notification Bar.
Glad we got that out of the way!
Unplug your device from the PC.
Anyhow, since you already have the SDK installed, the recommended way to update is to use the SDK Manager.
--in Windows, I think this is an executable in the tools sub-folder of your main android SDK folder. Double clock on it.
--in Linux, start up a terminal and type
Code:
android
if that doesn't do it, CD to the /tools directory in android-sdk-linux, or wherever you put the SDK, first. Then type "android".
The window that opens when you start SDK Manager should show that you need an update to (at least) platform-tools. Go ahead and do the update. You will have to accept some license(s) - accept it or them.
Once the install is complete, close SDK Manager.
Now plug your USB cable back in, and try out the "adb devices" command. It should work.
Suppose you still get "device not found", though. Try the following: again unplug.
Type the command:
Code:
adb kill-server
Now plug the phone back in, verify that you have USB debugging, and try "adb devices".
If no go, let me know what platform you are running, etc. I've heard it could be the cable, but I think that you just need to make sure it is plugged in securely.
BTW, the reason you probably won't have to do the adb kill-server step is that the SDK Manager kills running adb processes during the install.
Let me know how it goes!
Yrs,
dkephart
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tnx. I was somewhat ehead of the steps you mentioned. problem was that SDK manager can't install anything cause it can't seem to kill any other adb proces. But I used a workaround for that so no problem there.
ADB does find my device, only it is stated as offline. I will have to try it again with the stock cable that came with the phone. Then I'll know if this is a software issue. Currently I'm using a complete random micro-USB cable wich I found on work laying around.
I'll let you know if stock cable is any difference. If so, it might be usefull info for ppl to know to always use stock cable while using ADB/Fastboot

onemanshow85 said:
tnx. I was somewhat ehead of the steps you mentioned. problem was that SDK manager can't install anything cause it can't seem to kill any other adb proces. But I used a workaround for that so no problem there.
ADB does find my device, only it is stated as offline. I will have to try it again with the stock cable that came with the phone. Then I'll know if this is a software issue. Currently I'm using a complete random micro-USB cable wich I found on work laying around.
I'll let you know if stock cable is any difference. If so, it might be usefull info for ppl to know to always use stock cable while using ADB/Fastboot
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Yeah... my random selection doesn't have this problem. But I once seemed to have it with the official cable. You might want to try rebooting both the phone and the PC.
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The stock cable did the trick. everything works fine with the stock cable.
So if ppl find any trouble using ADB with a cable other then stock, this might cause the problem.

onemanshow85 said:
The stock cable did the trick. everything works fine with the stock cable.
So if ppl find any trouble using ADB with a cable other then stock, this might cause the problem.
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Great find...and extra points to anyone who determines why this might be the case...
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dkephart said:
Great find...and extra points to anyone who determines why this might be the case...
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Some really cheap cables only have 2 wires in them and can only be used for charging. You need the other wires for data transfer.
But some companies only put the charging wires in to save money on the copper.
It must be a REALLY low quality cable though. I mean I get all my cables on Monoprice for like $1-$2 and they all work great for data.
Or, the cable does have all the internal wires and one is just broken inside.
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I've done everything in the thread, I can see my htc when I run the adb command but I don't get the pop-up on my phone. I tried the stock cable and different one but nothing. I'm on latest albinoman ROM. what should I do ?
P.S : I tried rebooting both the phone and pc but still the same problem.

nemovich said:
I've done everything in the thread, I can see my htc when I run the adb command but I don't get the pop-up on my phone. I tried the stock cable and different one but nothing. I'm on latest albinoman ROM. what should I do ?
P.S : I tried rebooting both the phone and pc but still the same problem.
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You get your serial number and "device offline" from the adb devices command?
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dkephart said:
You get your serial number and "device offline" from the adb devices command?
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no just the serial number

nemovich said:
no just the serial number
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I'm puzzled, then. What happens when you do "adb shell"?
And if that comes back with the shell prompt (a $), then what happens if you type "su"?
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dkephart said:
I'm puzzled, then. What happens when you do "adb shell"?
And if that comes back with the shell prompt (a $), then what happens if you type "su"?
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with adb shell I get $ and with su I get #.

nemovich said:
with adb shell I get $ and with su I get #.
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Cool! Then you have adb working. To confirm, in the shell, "ls" should come back with a listing of the files on your device. If you do "cd sdcard" and "ls" you get the files on the SD card.
You're good to go.
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Yes it's working with shell commands but still not detected by Android Commander for example. It worked when I reverted to stock ROM.
I still don't know why I didn't get the security pop-up though
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Yes it's working with shell commands but still not detected by Android Commander for example. It worked when I reverted to stock ROM.
I still don't know why I didn't get the security pop-up though
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nemovich said:
Yes it's working with shell commands but still not detected by Android Commander for example. It worked when I reverted to stock ROM.
I still don't know why I didn't get the security pop-up though
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There is still a possibility adb did not update, or that you have more than one copy of adb on your system. Here's another way. cd to the android-sdk- windows folder (you are running windows, right?) and type
Code:
android update sdk --no-ui
...now the SDK manager will run. It takes a while. When done, reboot your PC and plug in your Sensation. Go to the platform-tools subfolder of your SDK folder and run adb from there. You could type "./adb" to make sure. Check your device - the homescreen has to be unlocked - and you should see the pop-up.
I don't really know about Android Commander, so there is always a possibility that that app doesn't handler things right, but I think this will work.
Let me know how it goes...
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dkephart said:
There is still a possibility adb did not update, or that you have more than one copy of adb on your system. Here's another way. cd to the android-sdk- windows folder (you are running windows, right?) and type
Code:
android update sdk --no-ui
...now the SDK manager will run. It takes a while. When done, reboot your PC and plug in your Sensation. Go to the platform-tools subfolder of your SDK folder and run adb from there. You could type "./adb" to make sure. Check your device - the homescreen has to be unlocked - and you should see the pop-up.
I don't really know about Android Commander, so there is always a possibility that that app doesn't handler things right, but I think this will work.
Let me know how it goes...
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when I cd to the sdk folder ( C:\Users\Documents\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20130219), it gives me command not recognized. I can run sdk manager from the folder and everything is up to date.
I run adb from platform-tools and it gives me the same thing as before.
one thing though, I don't see the "adbkey" file in platform-tools but it is there in ".android" folder. so I run it from the later folder too but the still the same thing, no pop-up.
it's not just android commander, a lot of other apps give the same thing.

(Q) adb on windows 7

I have been trying to set up adb on my new laptop the way I did on my old one but I'm having trouble getting the driver to install. I go to the device manager and find the android phone in Other devices just fine but when I try to update driver by going to "C:\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver" it tells me "Windows was unable to install your Android Phone". Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm cornfuzzeled... Here is where I got my information.

Did you try installing the HTC drivers?
Try universal naked driver too

Chad The Pathfinder said:
I have been trying to set up adb on my new laptop the way I did on my old one but I'm having trouble getting the driver to install. I go to the device manager and find the android phone in Other devices just fine but when I try to update driver by going to "C:\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver" it tells me "Windows was unable to install your Android Phone". Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm cornfuzzeled... Here is where I got my information.
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Linux!
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I agree. My intention is to dual boot eventually.

Chad The Pathfinder said:
I agree. My intention is to dual boot eventually.
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The only time I find myself using Windows now is when writing essays for school but I just use virtualbox. :beer:
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Chad The Pathfinder said:
I have been trying to set up adb on my new laptop the way I did on my old one but I'm having trouble getting the driver to install. I go to the device manager and find the android phone in Other devices just fine but when I try to update driver by going to "C:\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver" it tells me "Windows was unable to install your Android Phone". Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm cornfuzzeled... Here is where I got my information.
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I can't find the link and I don't remember exactly how to do it; but it's something about when you install the drivers you have to right click, go to properties and click configure for windows 7.
But I did find this: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ht/update-drivers-windows-7.htm
Maybe it will help?

Doesn't cygwin allow you to do that? I haven't used it in a while, but I'm pretty I used for Linux commands for my palm devices and for my shift.
Chad The Pathfinder said:
I have been trying to set up adb on my new laptop the way I did on my old one but I'm having trouble getting the driver to install. I go to the device manager and find the android phone in Other devices just fine but when I try to update driver by going to "C:\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver" it tells me "Windows was unable to install your Android Phone". Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm cornfuzzeled... Here is where I got my information.
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I setup ADB using QBkings method of off YouTube
Shifted from the bottom of the rabbit hole

Trying to S-Off but keep running into walls.

Wow the threads make it look so easy but here are my steps so far and I'm a couple hours into S-Off but had to go through all this stuff (The basics I guess but this is my first time on android 4.4 so I was pretty lost.
1) First I found the XDA Developer link here which has a QR code to scan to download the file.
2) Realized I did not have a QR Scanner installed so I installed google goggles.
3) Scanned the code and realized it did not work and simply takes me to the xda developers forum
4) Searched for another link and found this one http://dottech.org/156395/how-to-roo...verizon-guide/ (This QR code works)
5) downloaded and installed the weaksauce exploit.
6) Decided I will backup my data on the phone before continuing .
7) Installed titanium backup
8) Was told to enable USB debugging
9) Found this can only be enabled if your phone has development mode enabled.
10) Searched for how to do that on this newest version of android and found this link. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/go...formance-mode/ which I was able to figure out the exact steps for the M* on my own.
11) In the newly unlocked developer options from the enabled USB debugging.
12) Titanium backup reminded me I do not have the paid version (but I do own a licesnse!) Need to copy the license file to the SD card.
13) Realized I don't have an external SD card installed.
14) Searched the house for a paperclip to pop out the SD card slot, no dice... Found a needle and trimmed the head off it with wire cutters, and popped out the door.
15) Installed the SD card!
16) Titanium backup says it cannot write to the external SD card (Well this is where I like to keep my backups not on the internal Card....)
So Starting from 18 how do I:
1) Use titanium backup to backup to my external SD card (No write permission). I have tried the SDFix application and that did not work. How do i get write permission to backup with titanium backup?
2) Where do I download the HTC M8 Drivers?

Ok so I guess I cannot backup the phone, lets say I will just skip the backup.
I'm trying to S-Off using the weaksauce method. I go to the folder where I downloaded firewater and type adb reboot and I get a message that my device is unauthorized..
What now?

Did you look here ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708628
Works great.

You can just use internal storage for your backup, once you get the phone s offed . Then do a backup to the external sd card. You need root access and a kernel without write protection. Take your time, it'll work.
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I would recommend watching some of these videos, they are very helpful.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697957

+1 on the videos well worth watching!
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Did you get it figured out? If you didn't and still need some help, send me a PM and I'll walk you through step by step and help you get it done. I've walked three people through the S-OFF method now (using Teamviewer and chat) and am getting pretty efficient at it. Shoot me a PM if your still stuck.

Watch this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLtmwN1UyUU

I'm having the exact same problem. I rooted the phone thinking that's all I'd need to do. But with TiBu I can't backup to my SD card. So now I'm trying to do the S-Off so I can solve that problem. But I can't get the adb to work either.
I installed the HTC Sync Manager "package" from HTC, which allegedly comes with the driver. But, when I plug the phone into the computer it doesn't even see an adb device for my phone. I'm familiar with adb devices because I used it on my Droid Bionic.
Then I downloaded what has been nicknamed the "HTC One Toolkit M8" and installed the "Universal Adb Driver" from that. Still, no adb device is detected. Frankly, I'm laughing and disgusted with this phone. I'm laughing because someone with my prior skills with android should have no problem with this. But disgusted because this phone has been the most counter-intuitive phone I've ever owned. Just trying to disable the lock screen took almost 30 minutes.
Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? When I plug the phone in right now it shows up under "Portable Devices" and that's it. My Bionic would pop up 3 devices(CD-ROM, media device or something of that sort and the adb device).
I've literally spent the last hour searching with Google trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I thought it was a driver problem, but now that I'm not seeing any "unknown" devices nor am I seeing the adb device I'm convinced I've screwed this up somehow.
Yay me. I can't find my old account info, so 1 post for me.
Edit: Also, after installing the "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" as well as the Android SDK, the command "adb devices" has never found my phone. LOL

Just an FYI...the tool to open the SD card slot comes with the phone. It's the metal piece with the HTC logo in the packaging that the manuals come in. You'll have to pull that part of the box apart to get it out.

It was suggested to first install htc sync manager with the drivers, then uninstall sync manager, but leave the drivers installed. Try that.
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Pauls57 said:
It was suggested to first install htc sync manager with the drivers, then uninstall sync manager, but leave the drivers installed. Try that.
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Also, if you have any other type of phone software such as pdanet installed on your computer, either uninstall it or close it before trying to run the exploit.

Pauls57 said:
It was suggested to first install htc sync manager with the drivers, then uninstall sync manager, but leave the drivers installed. Try that.
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Yeah, I did that already. I'm convinced this isn't a driver issue since I never actually see the adb device(or an unknown device) in my device manager.
robocuff said:
Also, if you have any other type of phone software such as pdanet installed on your computer, either uninstall it or close it before trying to run the exploit.
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I don't. I haven't gotten that far since I haven't gotten s-off done.

Are you using a USB 2.0 port on your computer. USB 3.0 will cause problems with ADB. What operating system does your computer have on it? Windows 8 doesn't seem to get along well with ADB either. Seems to work for some, and not for others.

Joshy8 said:
Yeah, I did that already. I'm convinced this isn't a driver issue since I never actually see the adb device(or an unknown device) in my device manager.
I don't. I haven't gotten that far since I haven't gotten s-off done.
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That just seems to me that it IS more likely a driver issue. You should see your device name or at least unknown device. Open up your device manager, then unplug your phone and replug it in. See what it shows when it refreshes. It will be under portable devices or Android USB devices or both. Mine shows both. If you still need help shoot me a PM and I can walk you through.
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Are you using a USB 2.0 port on your computer. USB 3.0 will cause problems with ADB. What operating system does your computer have on it? Windows 8 doesn't seem to get along well with ADB either. Seems to work for some, and not for others.
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Windows 8 doesn't have any problems with adb. I've used it flawlessly on several computers. USB 3.0 neither. USB 3.0 can however cause problems with Firewater running correctly.

nicholi2789 said:
That just seems to me that it IS more likely a driver issue. You should see your device name or at least unknown device. Open up your device manager, then unplug your phone and replug it in. See what it shows when it refreshes. It will be under portable devices or Android USB devices or both. Mine shows both. If you still need help shoot me a PM and I can walk you through.
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Right, you just argued why I don't think it's a driver issue. I've played with ADB before. I plug my Droid Bionic in and ADB comes right up on my desktop. On my HTPC that doesn't have the driver installed I get an unknown device.
But, with my HTC One M8, I never get any ADB device or an unknown device.. I get the HTC media device or whatever it is(mounts the storage on the desktop0, but I have *never* seen an ADB device or an unknown device from my HTC One M8... ever.
Thanks for the offer of the PM. I'm going to bed since I'm only 3 hours past my bedtime. But I'll PM you tomorrow and hopefully we can figure this out.

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Right, you just argued why I don't think it's a driver issue. I've played with ADB before. I plug my Droid Bionic in and ADB comes right up on my desktop. On my HTPC that doesn't have the driver installed I get an unknown device.
But, with my HTC One M8, I never get any ADB device or an unknown device.. I get the HTC media device or whatever it is(mounts the storage on the desktop0, but I have *never* seen an ADB device or an unknown device from my HTC One M8... ever.
Thanks for the offer of the PM. I'm going to bed since I'm only 3 hours past my bedtime. But I'll PM you tomorrow and hopefully we can figure this out.
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I don't know, I have had lots of driver issues on lots of devices and had to sort it out many times. Most notably was my Nexus 7 that thing was the hardest device to get drivers installed for, it took me hours. I've gotten pretty dang efficient at installing drivers nowadays though. I need more specific information about your set-up before I can really offer good advice though. The HTC Media Cd rom that you see pop up when you plug in is the CDROM.iso. It's just stupid HTC bloatware crap, you can disable it or delete it once you have root. When you plug it in you should see the CDROM popup on your desktop then it should mount as MTP too. You should be able to browse your internal and external storage.
One thing I would suggest though and you may think i'm crazy for it.. Swap the USB cable your using for a different one and try that on a different usb port. I've messed around trying to get drivers installed for hours, only to switch the USB cord and have it work just fine. I've even had this problem with brand new USB cords.
If you do still need help tomorrow don't hesitate to shoot me a PM, I would be glad to help.

Joshy8 said:
Right, you just argued why I don't think it's a driver issue. I've played with ADB before. I plug my Droid Bionic in and ADB comes right up on my desktop. On my HTPC that doesn't have the driver installed I get an unknown device.
But, with my HTC One M8, I never get any ADB device or an unknown device.. I get the HTC media device or whatever it is(mounts the storage on the desktop0, but I have *never* seen an ADB device or an unknown device from my HTC One M8... ever.
Thanks for the offer of the PM. I'm going to bed since I'm only 3 hours past my bedtime. But I'll PM you tomorrow and hopefully we can figure this out.
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I don't know if this will help but I see you typing in adb device, it must be adb devices you must have the s.
Don't ask me how I know.

hager03 said:
I don't know if this will help but I see you typing in adb device, it must be adb devices you must have the s.
Don't ask me how I know.
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Haha. I wont' ask. Thanks for the tip, but I am doing adb devices. It comes back and says something like "List of devices found" or something and then is blank. Of course, it works just fine on my Bionic.. haha. It's always listed.

This is going to be a silly question, but did you turn on USB Debugging in the developer options? Does the phone say USB debugging connected on the phone's notification tray?
You should either have unknown device or you should see it listed properly in device manager.
I would go through device manager and uninstall any devices related to the phone. When prompted I would also remove the drivers. Then follow the below guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2742295