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adb and fastboot for PowerPC Macs

I managed to successfully compile the adb and fastboot binaries for PowerPC by hacking the Android SDK a little bit. If you use a PowerPC Mac and would like to use it for debugging/etc Android device, you may find these interesting. (The apps were compiled under Leopard, I have no clue if they will also run on Tiger or not)
Word of warning: I don't take any responsibility if any of these apps kill your phone or the neighbors. You have been warned.
Known bugs: serial numbers are shown incorrectly in both apps, also you should run them from iTerm as they messed up the standard Terminal.app for me once.
Tested and working features (on a PowerBook 12" 1.5Ghz and an iBook G4):
adb:
shell
logcat
reboot
bugreport
push
pull
fastboot:
reboot
reboot-bootloader
flash (radio|hboot)
erase (system|boot)
acp:
Didn't test this one, I never used it, but seems like working.
Since I don't have any other machine ATM, I couldn't test the flash function yet, I'm planning to do that soon. Anybody curious enough to test, please reply with your results, so I can update the list. As always, donations are welcome

Just tested on my ibook g4!
It works fine! Thank You very much!
EDIT:
I used it to flash the new bootloader (1.33.013d) and the new radio (2.22.28.25_S) via fastboot.
Commands tested:
fastboot flash radio RADIO-2.22.28.25.img
fastboot flash hboot hboot-1.33.0013d.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot erase system -w
fastboot erase boot
fastboot reboot

Glad to hear that, I'll update the first post in a few minutes. Can you confirm the bug with the serial numbers or was it working for you?

Z0l said:
Glad to hear that, I'll update the first post in a few minutes. Can you confirm the bug with the serial numbers or was it working for you?
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The serial number isn't shown but appear "####"
iBook:android_ppc michele$ ./adb devices
List of devices attached
#### device
iBook:android_ppc michele$
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@Z0l, could you post a patch for the source?
I tried briefly to do exactly what you've managed to do, but no point in reinventing the wheel

Actually there is no patch What you should do is to checkout the froyo sdk with repo (this is important, because gingerbread requires java6, which is a bit problematic on ppc), copy the build/core/combo/HOST_darwin-x86.mk to HOST_darwin-ppc.mk, then issue the "make adb" and "make fastboot" from the top of the source. I think I received some warnings, but at the end the binaries were at out/host/darwin-ppc/bin. So, the actual commands are:
repo init -u git://git.android-x86.org/manifest.git -b froyo
repo sync
cp build/core/combo/HOST_darwin-x86.mk build/core/combo/HOST_darwin-ppc.mk
make adb
make fastboot
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Hope that helps. Also, make sure you do the compile on a case-sensitive filesystem (I created a case-sensitive dmg for that)

Does this still work with Gingerbread and ICS devices like the Nexus S and the Galaxy Nexus?
Thanks for answering in advance.
land.apfel

I'd say yes because I see no reason for them not to work. Although both adb and fastboot received updates, the fundamentals are the same.

OK, so I'll try them but I won't be able to use the backup feature, will I?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

land.apfel said:
OK, so I'll try them but I won't be able to use the backup feature, will I?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
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Could you elaborate a bit what you mean under backup? All the adb and fastboot commands worked when I tested them.

With backup I mean "$ ./adb backup".
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These binaries were compiled long before ICS existed (adb backup is available since ICS), so I don't think it'll work. You can try compiling a new version yourself, unfortunately I no longer have access to a PPC dev environment.

That's why I've asked.
Unfortunately I'm too dumb to compile it by myself
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iBook G3
Hi there,
Sorry to bump such an old topic! But I think I have a (very?????) special case. Is it possible to compile the newer ICS Binaries..... for iBook G3 on 10.4.11?
I tried running these and I got the dreaded "Incompatible CPU subtype" so I assume they're for G4 and up. Is there a way this could be changed?

blackthund3r said:
Hi there,
Sorry to bump such an old topic! But I think I have a (very?????) special case. Is it possible to compile the newer ICS Binaries..... for iBook G3 on 10.4.11?
I tried running these and I got the dreaded "Incompatible CPU subtype" so I assume they're for G4 and up. Is there a way this could be changed?
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Sorry for the late reply, you cannot compile anything newer than GB on powerpc. Even GB needed the above trick, but since ICS requires a Java that never existed for powerpc, I think its impossible.
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Z0l said:
Sorry for the late reply, you cannot compile anything newer than GB on powerpc. Even GB needed the above trick, but since ICS requires a Java that never existed for powerpc, I think its impossible.
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Haha ok fair enough the hardware is kinda old anyway. ;p
It's because when parents remove the Windows laptop I only have my iBook or athlon server left xD

[ROM](Working Update.zip) -> Defy Update.zip Cookie Cutter Rom

Defy Froyo 3.4.2 Cookie Cutter Rom​
Q. How Do I use the Update.zip?
A. Go to Market & Download Defy SD-Recovery & Install..
1. Next place the Update.zip on the /sdcard via PC
2. Turn on MoTo Phone Portal ( SD-Recovery is SD Based so you need to Turn Off USB Mass Storage )
3. ADB Debugging does not have to be Turned Off on my version
Once Booted into the Recovery apply the update.zip
wait a few minutes & it should be done...
Please Reads the notes I left in the Update.zip if you build a Custom Update.zip, this will save you trouble down the road.
What's Flashed?
A. Boot.img
B. dev_tree
C. Moto Blur 3.4.2 Rom ( Yes I know it's not the latest, built off what I had )
D. UNO & TMO-TV Removed
E. Rooted ( SU & Superuser )
F. Busybox Installed to xbin
G. Rest of Rom is stock
Once installed, remove eugene.apk from /system/app ( Old boot strap that need adb turned off before rebooting / defy sd-recovery does not have this issue)
Q. I Edited the update.zip & Now it fails verf. in recovery when trying to flash!
A. example of signapk on signing the edited update
java -Xmx1024m -jar signapk.jar -w testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 update1.zip update.zip
Download: Original Post

To Update other parts of the Phone: Add this to the update-scripts for what you are flashing.
If we had all these Parts from 2.1 we could go back.
package_extract_file("lbl", "/tmp/lbl");
write_raw_image("/tmp/lbl","lbl");
delete("/tmp/lbl");
package_extract_file("device_tree.bin", "/tmp/device_tree.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/device_tree.bin","devtree");
delete("/tmp/device_tree.bin");
package_extract_file("cdrom", "/tmp/cdrom");
write_raw_image("/tmp/cdrom","cdrom");
delete("/tmp/cdrom");
package_extract_file("logo.bin", "/tmp/logo.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/logo.bin","logo.bin");
delete("/tmp/logo.bin");
package_extract_file("umts_wrigleyref_build.bin", "/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin","bpsw");
delete("/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin");
package_extract_file("cdt.bin", "/tmp/cdt.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/cdt.bin","cdt.bin");
delete("/tmp/cdt.bin");

Hey eugene,
Glad to see you working on Defy too
I think this will be major help for developers and btw that 3.4.2 version did you used? since there are many of them.
Thanks.

um. 107 I think since it has a floating update.zip someplace & sbf.
Ill update to the latest when I start building roms
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i don't understand. is the boot.img still the signed cg35.smg?
if so, can't we just use the cmw to do that?
can you post more detailed chages you made over cmw?
other than the signapk and usb debugging described.
many thanks.

eugene373 - great work!
racca said:
i don't understand. is the boot.img still the signed cg35.smg?
if so, can't we just use the cmw to do that?
can you post more detailed chages you made over cmw?
other than the signapk and usb debugging described.
many thanks.
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Same here, i'm pretty interested in more details, thank you

this Zip File is for what ?
Thanks
Greetings

you can not use cwm due encryption. If you dont know what an update.zip is stick to nandroid...
This is for rom builders.
Heading out, when I get home ill make it clearer.
Though, now that I think about it cwm might be fine due to the nature of how it works.
Ill test later and let everyone know
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So we are able to install updates via the "normal" Motorola Recovery mode? So we are able to get a "unbrickable" Defy?
Edit: got it myself. The ZIP File won't be recognized by the motorola recovery... anyway thanks for your job

Now, what can SD-recovery do? Can it write other partitions, like cdt.bin?

Simplestas said:
Now, what can SD-recovery do? Can it write other partitions, like cdt.bin?
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Yes. I can add the string if you would like
eugene373 said:
To Update other parts of the Phone: Add this to the update-scripts for what you are flashing.
package_extract_file("lbl", "/tmp/lbl");
write_raw_image("/tmp/lbl","lbl");
delete("/tmp/lbl");
package_extract_file("device_tree.bin", "/tmp/device_tree.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/device_tree.bin","devtree");
delete("/tmp/device_tree.bin");
package_extract_file("cdrom", "/tmp/cdrom");
write_raw_image("/tmp/cdrom","cdrom");
delete("/tmp/cdrom");
package_extract_file("logo.bin", "/tmp/logo.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/logo.bin","logo.bin");
delete("/tmp/logo.bin");
package_extract_file("umts_wrigleyref_build.bin", "/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin","bpsw");
delete("/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin");
package_extract_file("cdt.bin", "/tmp/cdt.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/cdt.bin","cdt.bin");
delete("/tmp/cdt.bin");
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eugene373 said:
Yes. I can add the string if you would like
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CwM can do exactly the same afaik, i've already made quite a few update.zip with it.
after reading all your notes, do you actually mean that we can't use format on those patitions?
if you do, well, i learned it the hard way, and delete_recursive also works for me.
thanks for putting up an excellent example if not for anything else, it's much needed.

racca said:
CwM can do exactly the same afaik, i've already made quite a few update.zip with it.
after reading all your notes, do you actually mean that we can't use format on those patitions?
if you do, well, i learned it the hard way, and delete_recursive also works for me.
thanks for putting up an excellent example if not for anything else, it's much needed.
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Correct, you can only format with the stock recovery ( Hence the reason why I used the Stock Recovery ) any Partition with cwm recovery will cause a non-booting system..
regarding cwm I've not tested it, so Likely it will work.. Steven is still working on the cwm recovery & there is no point in me adding another cwm bootstrap recovery... Mine is just pure stock & works perfect.
I'm still weeding through the /bin /etc file's to find exactly what needs left...
but main goal was to provide an example of what is needed to make an update.zip with out breaking the system.

what exactly is the benefit of this new method?

drsouly said:
what exactly is the benefit of this new method?
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um? Your joking right!
Update versus a nandroid, I would have thought it was a no brainier....
Build & edit roms on the fly + being able to flash boot.img & downgrading is fine without sbf unless you screw up completely..

eugene373 said:
um? Your joking right!
Update versus a nandroid, I would have thought it was a no brainier....
Build & edit roms on the fly + being able to flash boot.img & downgrading is fine without sbf unless you screw up completely..
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ok now i got it thx

drsouly said:
ok now i got it thx
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no problem, wasn't sure if you was being a smart-ass or honestly didn't know...
either way, sorry If I offended you.
~Eugene

I didn't understand yet . I can or not apply the update file using stock recovery?
EDIT: forget I understood now.
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psicodelico said:
I didn't understand yet . I can or not apply the update file using stock recovery?
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Read OP.... Download Defy SD-Recovery from Market

Yeah, I read again slowly and understood.
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[q] [xoom 2] i think it's bricked

Uhm, I have a XYBOARD 10.1 inch (WIFI ONLY) And I edited something in Build.PROP. I then restarted at to my surprise it goes completely black after it shows the Motorola DUAL CORE screen. I can get into the recovery. I even Factory Resetted thinking that might help but, Nothing. Is there anything I can do to restore it? Because I'd rather not have an expensive XYBOARD paper weight.

BUMP? I really need help.

if you can get to recovery, you should be able to push stock OS via ADB.. there is a guide in the Xoom development section.

pinoiryder said:
if you can get to recovery, you should be able to push stock OS via ADB.. there is a guide in the Xoom development section.
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And this is for XYBOARD? Anyway, I can't find the topic...

is there not maybe a way you can pull the build.prop file via adb edit change what you editied, then push it bk via adb???
just outta curiosity, what did you change in the build.prop, also remember, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP FIRST!!!! lol

[email protected] said:
is there not maybe a way you can pull the build.prop file via adb edit change what you editied, then push it bk via adb???
just outta curiosity, what did you change in the build.prop, also remember, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP FIRST!!!! lol
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How do you make a BackUp on a XYBOARD?
Anyway, Can someone just link me to the needed programs and topic?

ok well since you know, you cant make backups on an XYBOARD then why muck about with it????

[email protected] said:
ok well since you know, you cant make backups on an XYBOARD then why muck about with it????
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If one doesn't muck around with things, Nothing will ever be discovered.
But I should of waited until someone better at things like this paved the way.
*Beats self with XYBOARD*

SUperFatCatNine said:
If one doesn't muck around with things, Nothing will ever be discovered.
But I should of waited until someone better at things like this paved the way.
*Beats self with XYBOARD*
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Lol can you not download the original image from motorola and flash it somehow ?? There must be a way surely
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Does anyone have the stock build.prop for XYBOARD 10.1 Wifi only?
Also, How do you push it on using ADB?

I think there is no way to solve the problem. Send it to Motorola and will fix it for you.
Sent from my XOOM 2 ME using Tapatalk 2

As the XOOM2/Xyboard has a locked bootloader and no bootstrap for a recovery so your stuck right now until Motorola decides to care about the Android community. Also adb is not possible from what I heard when it can't boot. If you want some help then contact the not many Xyboard devs here "Bricks" as they are always happy to help bricked people.

luke.arran said:
As the XOOM2/Xyboard has a locked bootloader and no bootstrap for a recovery so your stuck right now until Motorola decides to care about the Android community. Also adb is not possible from what I heard when it can't boot. If you want some help then contact the not many Xyboard devs here "Bricks" as they are always happy to help bricked people.
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It's More of a soft brick. I can get into recovery.
(It's Still Makes a Nice Frisbee or Paper Weight. xD)

SUperFatCatNine said:
It's More of a soft brick. I can get into recovery.
(It's Still Makes a Nice Frisbee or Paper Weight. xD)
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I'm in the same situation as you as of today (But I have the Verizon Droid Xyboard 10.1). Messed around with the Build.prop and now its not working. I have a copy of the original Build.prop but don't know how I can push it to my tablet.
Adb is not working but fastboot is.
I don't think my original build.prop would be any help to you since I have the 4G version but if you want it let me know and I will send it to you!
Looks like I may have to send it to Motorola :-(

OK guys, no worries... I think I know the solution.
1 - enter in recovery
2 - open cmd on your PC
3 - go to adb and fastboot folder via cmd
4 - type:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
su
cd /system
rm build.prop
exit
5 - copy original build.prop to this folder (adb one)
6 - type:
Code:
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb reboot
exit
Hope that helps you guys it already helped me (I have the Origina Xoom)
Sent from my MZ601 using XDA Premium HD app

Just one more little thing, I presume you guys have su, as you changed build.prop and recovery (because to install super user recovery is needed!) If you guys don't have them, I'm sorry but don't know a solution...
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XxLordxX said:
OK guys, no worries... I think I know the solution.
1 - enter in recovery
2 - open cmd on your PC
3 - go to adb and fastboot folder via cmd
4 - type:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
su
cd /system
rm build.prop
exit
5 - copy original build.prop to this folder (adb one)
6 - type:
Code:
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb reboot
exit
Hope that helps you guys it already helped me (I have the Origina Xoom)
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And where might I find CMD?

It's a Windows thing... just search a little on it... try using the menu option to show up everything and search for cmd... Which OS are you using?
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[GUIDE] Unlock and Root a Nexus 7

I found less detailed guide on rootzwiki created by birdman, but i decided to repost it here in more detail.
* Disclaimer: I do not take any responsibility for anything you do to your phone, whether be brick, break, or somehow mess it up.
Requirements
1. You must have the sdk installed and you are able to access, and use adb and fastboot.
2. You must have debugging enabled on your Nexus 7.
3. Download Su here (Chainfire's thread for supersu) (Thanks Eric_Eric_Eric)
4. Download CWM here. Scroll down to Nexus 7 and choose whether touch or regular.
Pre-Steps
To make this easier, you should put the su zip on the sdcard for later.
1. In terminal, cd to the directory you have your sdk in. Then cd into platform-tools.
2. Type adb push path-to-zip/JB-SuperSU.zip /sdcard
Unlocking Your Nexus 7
To unlock your device
1. cd to platform-tools
2. Reboot to the bootloader - adb reboot bootloader
3. Unlock your device* -
fastboot oem unlock ​*You will have to accept and erase all the user data on the tablet.
*You must run this as sudo in Linux
Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery
(You're still inside the bootloader)
4. Flash CWM -
fastboot flash recovery path-to-img/CWM-grouper-recovery.img​5. Make CWM Permanent -
1. Boot into recovery​2. Go to Mounts and Storage​3. Mount /System​4. Type in Terminal*​adb shell
cd /system
mv recovery-from-boot.p recovery-from-boot.bak​
If your having trouble gaining shell, try "adb kill-server" then "abd start-server". Couple of my friends had this problem, and this should hopefully fix it.
* For some people, it has been reported that you don't have to replace recovery-from-boot.bak. The flash is enough to make the recovery stick.
Flash Su
1. Go back by pressing power button​2. Install the zip in the sdcard​
Reboot and your device is now rooted!!
For anybody having trouble trying to use fastboot and come up with a no-permissions error or adb ????????? problem, I created a guide to fix the problem here: [GUIDE]Fix Fastboot and USB

Any ugly splash screens indicating it has been unlocked?

No SD Card!
Not to be a jackass or anything, but this tablet has no SD Card slot...might that require slightly different steps than what you outlined?

jorge_culv said:
Not to be a jackass or anything, but this tablet has no SD Card slot...might that require slightly different steps than what you outlined?
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I'm sure he meant internal storage.

Is there a way to do this without adb? I'm sort of new to adb....any help would be greatly appreciated. Ty
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jorge_culv said:
Not to be a jackass or anything, but this tablet has no SD Card slot...might that require slightly different steps than what you outlined?
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What he wrote about pushing SU to /sdcard is correct. I have a Transformer Prime and ASUS called the internal storage /sdcard, which is a little counter intuitive. I presume the same situation exists with the Nexus 7.

paddycr said:
What he wrote about pushing SU to /sdcard is correct. I have a Transformer Prime and ASUS called the internal storage /sdcard, which is a little counter intuitive. I presume the same situation exists with the Nexus 7.
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This is correct. There is no emmc internal storage. Its just called sdcard
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movieaddict said:
Is there a way to do this without adb? I'm sort of new to adb....any help would be greatly appreciated. Ty
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda premium
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Umm, this no way to do this without adb. I'm working on a one click script which i will be posting later. I am currently in IO Sessions and should have it in the next couple of days.
But an answer, again, no, there isn't. You need to download the sdk, and install the tools. then just cd to platform-tools, and use adb like i said. If your in windows, use adb.exe then the arguments, but if your in linux, just use ./adb. Same thing with fastboot.

khaytsus said:
Any ugly splash screens indicating it has been unlocked?
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Ya, there is, its the Google logo with the unlocked sign at the bottom, just like the galaxy nexus.

FadedLite said:
Umm, this no way to do this without adb. I'm working on a one click script which i will be posting later. I am currently in IO Sessions and should have it in the next couple of days.
But an answer, again, no, there isn't. You need to download the sdk, and install the tools. then just cd to platform-tools, and use adb like i said. If your in windows, use adb.exe then the arguments, but if your in linux, just use ./adb. Same thing with fastboot.
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TY very much faded, looking forward to ur one click script!

what exactly does he fastboot OEM unlock do? just curious
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smirkis said:
what exactly does he fastboot OEM unlock do? just curious
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It tells fastboot to oem unlock the device.
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FadedLite said:
This is correct. There is no emmc internal storage. Its just called sdcard
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I stand corrected, thanks and +1 for setting me straight!

stickmount?
Can someone rooted please test if stickmount works.
Thanks

Guide* and just wait there will be a one click root for this device
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mintaeroboy said:
Guide* and just wait there will be a one click root for this device
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Ya, that's me trying to write it while trying to take notes during a seminar at IO haha
But ya, I'm working on it right now.

I'm new to the tablet, so this maybe a silly question, but is it possible to use 4ext for recovery instead of CWM? I like the 4ext a lot more for my HTC Glacier.

what would unlocking do? isnt that for phones so you can put other simcards??

r0mmel said:
what would unlocking do? isnt that for phones so you can put other simcards??
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It is technically "unlocking the boot loader" but unlocking was short and sweet for the title.
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[GUIDE]
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[TOOL+GUIDE]Disable Password/Pattern/PIN Lock

Thread closed.

Now also tested on ICS and JB...

Op thx will try that soon
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shreyans4020 said:
Op thx will try that soon
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You know, it would be great if many people test this. As I have only an x10 mini pro, it's rather hard for me to test this on other devices .

work on i9300 stock Rom
Thanks! you've saved a phone!
Working the linux command on i9300 stock rom 4.1.2 JZO54K ELLA with root and busybox installed
Thanks a lot!!!!

desmolab said:
Thanks! you've saved a phone!
Working the linux command on i9300 stock rom 4.1.2 JZO54K ELLA with root and busybox installed
Thanks a lot!!!!
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No problem, bro, that's what I made this thread for. Anyway, thanks for reporting back!

I couldn't remember my unlock pattern. Tried flashing the .zip on my HTC Evo 4G LTE running Dirty Unicorn (based off Paranoid Android) but it didn't work (I'm Rooted, unlocked, S-Off with TWRP installed).
I was able to get in using my Google account after all though. The "forgot password" button didn't show before but it did after I rebooted and tried the pattern unsuccessfully 5 times. It showed up then (maybe the button stops showing AFTER 5 unsuccessful attempts until you reboot?).

SMS Bypass
Check out this app I made based on this principle.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43146798

Kilroy. said:
Hey folks!
Assuming you forgot the Pattern/Password that you use to secure your phone. Of course,
you could get in using your Gmail account Password...
But what if you don have an account or you forgot the password to that, too???
Here are two possibilities:
.
.
.
B. For everyone without a recovery version installed:
What you need:
-A computer running a Linux distro (Ubuntu, Mint, etc.) NOTE: This Guide was written for MINT 14, but it should work on other distros, too.
-a USB cable to connect your phone to the PC
-adb installed (look at quick tutorial below)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Connect you (turned on) Phone to the Computer via USB.
2. Open a terminal window.
3. Type
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
cd data/system
rm *.key
4. Done!
Now you just have to reboot.
NOTE: The Pattern lock will probably still show up, but you can type in anything you want, as it will accept anything!
Please test this on every Android OS, as I have only tested it on GB so far, but, theoretically, it should work on any Android Version & ROM.
I know there are similar threads on xda, but this is the first that offers a tutorial for getting past almost all locks (Password, PIN, Pattern) instead of only he Pattern, and, of course, the first to offer a flashable zip.
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Kilroy. said:
You know, it would be great if many people test this. As I have only an x10 mini pro, it's rather hard for me to test this on other devices .
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I can confirm that i've tested this (Method B), using ADB in Windows and it worked on my Xperia T (Jellybean, firmware 9.1.A.1.141). Couple of points 'USB debugging' has to be enabled on the phone, had to add a 'su' command before the deletion line.
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
cd data/system
[B]su[/B]
rm *.key

Great
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WoW I was looking for this thing and here I am got this one ...
Thankz OP

Tried on Canvas A116, didn't work.

So say I had a att gs4, no root, no recovery. Just stock, would this work?
S-OFF
Boot Unlock (TAKE THAT AT&T!)
TWRP 2.6.3.0
Running something that'll probably change in a few days

for option B the manual is incomplete, missing add that you need to have previously active USB debugging option, if you had not activated, it will not work.

cesargdmi said:
for option B the manual is incomplete, missing add that you need to have previously active USB debugging option, if you had not activated, it will not work.
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Tried even after activating USB debugging option still not working, I guess not for CHD.
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The zip did not work for me on a KitKat 4.4, BUT... I was able to delete the password files in /data/system with "fastboot boot openreco.img"... Luckly I had an unlocked phone. It has a file browser in advanced, came in handy.

Thanks Mate!
Even working on ages old Xperia X10 mini!

jodhaniohm97 said:
Thanks Mate!
Even working on ages old Xperia X10 mini!
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NP
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Didn't work in KitKat(any ROM ) brother... But I thank u for ur efforts..
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Works great on KitKat with TWRP (I didn't try your flashable zip, I just used the terminal built into twrp to run "rm *.key" in /data/system).