Hello everybody! I want to root my device in order to disable some stock apps. I am an advanced user, but I have no previous experience with Android and only very little with Linux. Anyway, I figured out that the first step is to get fre3vo here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150006
and then I would have to do that adb procedure. I however don't have adb. I'm running Windows 7 (64 Bit). Will I need a Unix system for this or is it somehow part of the Android SDK and compatible with Windows? Can you help me in the process of rooting my Sensation? There's no need to explain the details, I know I have to click next in an installer... I just need to know what to install, where to go and what to do. If you can guide me to the point where I can enter the adb commands I think I'll be able to do the rest myself. Also, do I need HTC Sync for the conneciton to work, or what kind of connection will I need? Your help would be much appreciated!
U shud ask/reply in that thread. No need new thread just for a question.
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This SHOULD be asked in the thread really...but if you follow the instructions, it does tell you mate.
And at the very least, questions should be in the Q&A sub-forum. That's why it's there...
As for the question, I will be nice and answer: adb is part of the Android SDK and works perfectly in Windows 7 x64 (what I use myself). The install is very straight forward for the SDK. Just install the basics (what it gives you to install).
Download the Android SDK from Google
Install It
Go to the folder where you installed it
Open the folder platform-tools
Copy the files into this folder
Fire up CMD
Navigate to the platform-tools folder
Use the commands as stated in the folder!
Can't be too hard!
I found this video that will guide you through it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t9AXZWcFQU
Since this is a thread where you're asking a question, I would start by asking the question in the correct section. This isn't the, "Ask a DEV a Question", section. This is a section for DEVS to release stuff pertaining to Android development.
atticus182 said:
Download the Android SDK from Google
Install It
Go to the folder where you installed it
Open the folder platform-tools
Copy the files into this folder
Fire up CMD
Navigate to the platform-tools folder
Use the commands as stated in the folder!
Can't be too hard!
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Thanks, I managed to do it with your help!
I'm sorry for creating the thread in the wrong section, I thought Q&A was more about very general questions and not exactly in-depth system stuff like rooting. Anyway, you can delete this thread if you like or merge it with the fre3vo thread.
Sorry again! I didn't mean to annoy you people.
Calling yourself an, "advanced user" and yet not understanding where to post certainly knocks off the "advanced" part! I find it amazing that with 365 posts you still ignore the forum etiquette, your member status should be demoted to Junior.
Flashmore said:
Calling yourself an, "advanced user" and yet not understanding where to post certainly knocks off the "advanced" part! I find it amazing that with 365 posts you still ignore the forum etiquette, your member status should be demoted to Junior.
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Ha! Agreed.
Ask in the appropriate thread. Shame calling yourself an 'advanced user' yet doing this. Thread closed.
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Hey guys. This is my first Android phone, and I'm trying to get ready to root it. I read the steps by toast in thread 690762 (it won't let me post a link due to "new member restrictions") but can't figure out how to do the adb shell commands. I have downloaded the Google SDK, and also eclipse, and am just utterly confused now. I've never really approached a project like this. Any help would be much appreciated.
yeah i had trouble setting it up also. what os are you using, by the way, some people might give u hell about posting this here.
Windows 7. First time posting in these forums, so I apologize in advance to anyone who may be annoyed with me for posting this here, admins may feel free to move this post to a more appropriate section.
in command prompt type
cd/
cd c:/android-sdk/tools
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appreciate the help guys finally got it to work by manully putting adb.exe, adbwinapi.dll, and adbwinusbapi.dll in my windows/system32 folder. took me about 6 hours of googling
thats from my post from a couple days ago, its prolly something with the drivers not being recognized, goto your sdk folder then the tools folder and look for the files and copy and move them to your windows/system32 folder and see if that works. also remember to use administrative access when trying to flash the recovery or really anything. i set mine up to automatically run adb.exe in administrative mode
That did the trick, now stuck on sprint loading animation after flashing stock rooted evo ota update and updated radio image.
Correction: All issues fixed, thanks for your help guys. My EVO is now rooted and running the stock ROM that is rooted with an updated radio.
hello xda!!! been doing alot of reading here and desided that i wanted to be part of the action...with that said...
did some reading on how to get clockworkmod on the mesmerize and have no clue how in gods name to use adb...is there a how to that could help me better understand how to use it and get this on my phone after i have it rooted...soory for the noob question but as you can see. im a noob at this. only phone i have really modded is the samsung acclaim (which btw is a weak phone but good for the noobie droid user) so any help is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance guys and i look forword to helping devs by testing and such
adb, or android debug bridge, is a tool distributed with the android sdk. In current versions of the sdk, it is located in the platform-tools folder, which only appears after you download the sdk tools after downloading the sdk zip itself.
It should be noted that usb debugging needs to be enabled on your device in order for adb to work properly. This can be turned on under: Applications > Development
To use adb, you open up a command window if on windows or a terminal emulator if on linux or mac. Type:
adb <command> [options]
Where command is any one of the commands listed when typing "adb help" and options are things like file names, paths, or other flags.
Common commands include:
pull
push
shell
pull copies a file on your device to your current working directory (or the optional specified location)
push copies a file from your computer onto the device
shell invokes a simple shell on your device allowing you work in a linux like environment on your device
There is a reboot command that is sometimes helpful but that can always be done using the power button on the device.
You will probably only use push and shell.
Examples:
adb shell
adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip
Hope that clairifies things a bit.
yes it does sir...so with those commands i can "push" the clockworkmod onto my mesmerize and have that beautiful recovery? the only directions i found where using the adb. if there any way i can screw this up ei: mistyping or will it just say invalid command or something? and again ty for the fast response!!!
you got the thanks for that...lol...im grateful for any and all help
Typos shouldn't hurt. If it's a bad command it just won't execute. If it's a bad filename you may have to clean up a bit (like remove the file that is improperly named or in the wrong directory) but nothing fatal should happen.
alright...i feel a bit more confident that i can make clockworkmod happen when i get my mesmerize and get it rooted...any other suggested mods for spped?
You should install a custom ROM, (I use Super Clean, some people prefer the pick n pack) then a theme you like from the themes and apps section, then install the voodoo lagfix kernel. Everything mentioned can be found in the Mesmerize forum.
yea i seen voodoo but wasnt quite sure what exactly it does. as far as the pick n pack or super clean...could you tell me the difference or does it say it on the page where it was posted and im just blind and didnt see it?
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yea i seen voodoo but wasnt quite sure what exactly it does. as far as the pick n pack or super clean...could you tell me the difference or does it say it on the page where it was posted and im just blind and didnt see it?
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Its obvious you didn't read the threads.
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ADB is nice and all ..
But there other ways to install and do everything needed to Flash a ROM or Kernel.
How to get ADB up and running.
And a couple other great links for learning more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872128
If you look in the Clockwork Mod thread here in the Mez forums there are walkthroughs on BOTH ADB method to get CWM working and sans ADB methods.
And again. Always Read.. Read again.. if all else fails.. Read once more.. And ask.. Everyone here is very informative and glad to help when we can.
I knew nothing of Android before I came here and a month later I know enough now to be dangerous.. LOL
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Its obvious you didn't read the threads.
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i did read just havnt read over it several times to see if i have missed anything...just a lil scared of adb because i have never used it before..i have an acclaim and could do everything from the swupgrade flasher for the moment and that made life easy(aint tryin to brick a 600$ phone)
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thanks for the link...will read over them tonight seeing as my phone will be here no later than Wednesday and i wanna have everything downloaded and ready to roll cause the second i get this phone imma start fashing it and getting everything i want on it...again thanks for all the help guys...now more reading
I apologize in advance for starting a new thread to ask this, but I didn't want to pollute the development forum.
I'm getting ready to root my device and wanted to confirm that the referenced "root.zip file" in the OP is equal to the "onxr.zip" file that can be downloaded from the BriefMobile website. Can someone confirm?
Yup, that's the right one. I was a bit confused at first, too. But the zip contains the files mentioned in the root thread. So I ran it, and it worked great!
Worked flawlessly!
One more question - I'm looking to install CleanROM and the first step is to 'Clear Storage'. Does that mean Settings > Storage > Erase Phone Storage?
Sorry for the noob questions. I'm coming from a Samsung Fasicnate and I'm just learning about my One X.
I used this method to try and unroot my mytouch 4g: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863899 (it's the most popular way to unroot as some say)
1. Copy PD15IMG.zip and "part7backup-whatevernuberitscalled.bin" to the root of your sdcard
2. Connect your phone to your computer and navigate to your sdk folder then type adb push gfree /data/local
3. Open up terminal emulator or adb shell and type "su" press enter to get root privileges.
4. Type "cd /data/local" and hit enter
5. Type "chmod 777 gfree" and hit enter to make the program executable.
6. Now type "./gfree -f" press enter to run gfree again. It will disable wp on the emmc and remove the brq filter in the kernel. (as well as make another backup. delete this)
I'm stuck on step 6. I typed ./gfree -f but as it runs on my terminal emulator, it ends up saying modile failed to load: No such file or directory.
Can someone please help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924923
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I've already tried that link. The download link for the zip file just shows a FBI Anti-Piracy warning and there is no zip file to download.
For an issue such as this, your best bet is to get assistance in the forum that is specific to your device.
TeeJay3800 said:
For an issue such as this, your best bet is to get assistance in the forum that is specific to your device.
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I would but I don't have enough posts in order to post threads whereever i want. I just want to unroot my phone. Is that so much to ask?
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I would but I don't have enough posts in order to post threads whereever i want. I just want to unroot my phone. Is that so much to ask?
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You can still post in the MT4G General and Q&A sections, or better yet, search there as I know issues like this have been covered many times before. No need to get snippy after being offered friendly advice. It's unlikely that anyone with MT4G-specific knowledge will come across this in the General Q&A section.
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You can still post in the MT4G General and Q&A sections, or better yet, search there as I know issues like this have been covered many times before. No need to get snippy after being offered friendly advice. It's unlikely that anyone with MT4G-specific knowledge will come across this in the General Q&A section.
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I apologize for being snippy. I've just been at this problem for so long and I'm sick of this phone.
There is a space between ./gfree and -f
maybe that might help
and make sure you have not put the files in any folder
Q&A for [TOOL] Blob tools (Unpack/Repack)
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [TOOL] Blob tools (Unpack/Repack). If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
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okay, so... how to i do this? like, what program do i use to compile/decompile the blobtool? ive tried cmd but it cant recognice the commands, i really need help cuz my nexus 7 is f*cked, it wont start and when i plug it in with a usb its recognized as "APX" or something, and when i try connect it with fastboot or flashmode it gets "unknown device", i think the bootloader is wiped and the rom inside it.... but is there a way to make it work again?anyway... i just need help with the tool, it says lice "use this code to unpack" and im just, wtf how? what program do i use cmd not works and i have nooo clue how to install Cygwin, last time i tried to install it it downloaded like 80 GB to my hard drive and i had no clue to start it... anyway sorry for my bad post, but i really need help reviving this google nexus 7.... thanks ahed
Sorry to be this blunt, but you shouldn't try fooling with blobs if you don't have the basic skills required to compile a binary. Start by Googling something like "compile tutorial"