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I have a samsung continuum with dl17 and I want to root it and gain super user acess but I do not have a computer can some one figure out how to manually do this via android terminal and post the command lines here so I can copy them and enter them I have tried some guides I must be doing something wrong none of it works I get errors like cp not found and cannot chmod file not found
Thanks

Try z4root. Click it for more info on it... thread is kinda old, but I still think it works for your phone even know its not posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953

does z4root also work on HTC devices?

It does not work with baseband dl17 which is what my phone is I cannot use z4root

I think you have to use adb. But try http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/wiki/index.php/Samsung_Continuum under "IF ALL ELSE FAILS" inside the terminal.

I dont have a pc is there anyway without ?

I know. Have you tried entering those commands in the terminal tho? But have to edit them a little. Do you know how to use Linux commands ( cp, chmod, ls, cd, ./, etc)?
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No ill give it a shot thanks
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Can some one explain linux commands in terminal emulater im noob im usung unrooted continuum trying to root
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I'll post the commands later tonight
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Ok what do I need to download aswell
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I need help with roms

I cannot flash roms or kernel. It won't boot recovery!!! I have stock rooted shift. How do I make a custom recovery? And install roms and kernel
Probably the easiest way is to download ROM manager from the market. The first option in the app is flash clockworkmod. Very fast and automagic. Have fun! Happy flashing.
I have that and kernel manager. Flashed it twice after it didn't work the first time. It hangs up on the HTC boot logo after I try to boot recovery
turn off your phone
power it on while holding vol down.
does the first line say S-OFF or S-ON?
S on I didn't do nand
I've tried a few more things. I used visionary to root my phone. Was that the wrong thing? It all works. But I can't flash. Lol
thronnos said:
I've tried a few more things. I used visionary to root my phone. Was that the wrong thing? It all works. But I can't flash. Lol
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That's just a temp root. Go into the development section and use the GUI Root and recovery tool...worked for me.
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Alright, is there a way to do this without a computer
thronnos said:
Alright, is there a way to do this without a computer
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Yeah if you want you can use terminal emulator on your phone just open it up hit su get your super user permissions then start the commands the first time I rooted I did it using adb the second time I rooted I lost my adb and just chrome to phoned all the codes from my pc to root it from my phone
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Alright!! Thank you all who have been helping. I have only a few more questions because I'm a little slow ^_^ ok, first. From the emulator I typed Su and gave permission.... now what? I looked for the commands in development and couldn't find. I'm trying to turn s off. I don't care so much about perm or temp root right now as long as I get that annoying s on to be s off. Lmao. I need commands please!!! Assume I have no access to a computer!
Check out the development subforum. It's a sticky thread by bcnice20.
i dont need a signature
Alright I have that, now its not explained there but in order to do that via the terminal do I need to dl the framework and sdk to my phone? I do not have a running computer right now. I had a crap amd system which is officially dead. It's now all spare parts. So doing the shell on a computer isn't going to work for me :/ yes, I'm difficult. Lol
thronnos said:
Alright I have that, now its not explained there but in order to do that via the terminal do I need to dl the framework and sdk to my phone? I do not have a running computer right now. I had a crap amd system which is officially dead. It's now all spare parts. So doing the shell on a computer isn't going to work for me :/ yes, I'm difficult. Lol
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if you search that thread, there should be an answer.
thronnos said:
Alright I have that, now its not explained there but in order to do that via the terminal do I need to dl the framework and sdk to my phone? I do not have a running computer right now. I had a crap amd system which is officially dead. It's now all spare parts. So doing the shell on a computer isn't going to work for me :/ yes, I'm difficult. Lol
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the commands given in that thread is the exact ones you would need, but since you're using a terminal emulator in your phone, you don't need adb.
do step 1
skip step 2
do step 3,4,5 via your terminal
do step 6
extra points:
once you're perma-rooted, you can go straight to installing Rom Manager, and flash clockworkrom that way.
then reboot your phone to recovery, and do a nandroid backup.
once that's done, you're all set.
Thank you dude!!!!!!! That rocks!!! I'm at work and I'm doing it right now. This is way more important than work ^_^ anyone else addicted to Android?
thronnos said:
Thank you dude!!!!!!! That rocks!!! I'm at work and I'm doing it right now. This is way more important than work ^_^ anyone else addicted to Android?
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+1
When the perm root method was finally developed I was at work with no access to a PC. I ended up rooting via phone terminal just because I couldn't bear to wait a couple hours until I got home.
^ Shift Faced
Could someone explain step 1 and 3 for me if I'm using android terminal emulator. I tried it but nothing happened. My device is temprooted. I download the file into the download folder. I use root explorer to extract it... where?? I tried a couple places even the root folder (Its not in SD card) then once its good how do I check the md5 from the terminal. I type Su to get permission then what? The string in the post doesn't seem to do anything no matter how I type it. Or maybe I just don't know the command. I'm fairly new to this kinda thing. :/
That's awesome. I'm feeling the same way. I don't want to wait for a computer it might be a few weeks I'm impatient now lol
Wait, I got part of it. I just need to know how to save the file to the root of the SD card and then how to check the md5sum. Once I know that I'm good to go
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thronnos said:
Wait, I got part of it. I just need to know how to save the file to the root of the SD card and then how to check the md5sum. Once I know that I'm good to go
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Download root explorer and long press the file in your download folder, then back out to your sd card directory and select move. You should be able to check mdsum5 in the term app using the commands given
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[Q] need clear instruction on root and revert

ok i have powershell on my computer and android terminal on my shift. can i get the software and instruction on how to first temproot 2.3 then the revertto 2.2 then i can handle the rest. please and thank you. this is my first time so dumb it down... sigh
honorlost84 said:
ok i have powershell on my computer and android terminal on my shift. can i get the software and instruction on how to first temproot 2.3 then the revertto 2.2 then i can handle the rest. please and thank you. this is my first time so dumb it down... sigh
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Try here follow to a T should be ok.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17403731
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For some reason my app wont access the link.. sigh.
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Can you hit menu then more then browser,might have to zoom in alot
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Honorlost84
please refer to my question post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256227
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Yes i will do it for you. I have all the info i need from Scaryghoul. Given everything goes well. I have a feeling you missed a step.
Heres what i will do
1.DL the attached file here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185243&page=28
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2.put in the Directory "C:\New Folder\"
3.Open powershell and type "set-executionpolicy remotesigned" w/o quotes of course (as for rest of my description)
4.type "cd C:\New Folder\TempRootEvoShift.ps1
5. Let it do its thing
6. Copy the two necessary files "misc.img" and the 2.2 install "PG06IMG.zip" to the sd card root found here:
Second mics.img mirror: [url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15373824/misc.img and:Mirror for PG06IMG: http://dev-host.org/xmlaaco0s2ph/PG06IMG.zip
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7.Run android terminal emulator. and type "dd if=/sdcard/misc.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17"
8. Reboot into bootloader where it will flash the "PG06IMG.zip" and reboot.
9. Get visionary like we did at work and hopefully you can live with temproot till i get the permroot down.
to everyone else this would be the correct way right? Of course double checking before i touch my friends phone.
Ok then im missing the ruu and 2.2. That would be the misc correct? So i think i need frevo again. I mightve gotten a bad one.
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I don't know how to help with temp root as it's basically just copy and paste once you have temp root just download the RUU and the misc posted in the thread (if you don't know the thread ill get a, link) and put them on the root of your sd card. then my personal reccomendation is just do the rest from terminal emulator on your phone.
Type:
su (then allow superuser permissions
Then type the command posted in the thread (there's only one)
Then flash the RUU in hboot by turning the phone completley off (no fastboot) and holding down volume down and power at the same time a screen should come up and it will load the zip.
During the process the phone might reboot once just don't touch it. It automatically boots back up into bootloader
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honorlost84 said:
Ok then im missing the ruu and 2.2. That would be the misc correct? So i think i need frevo again. I mightve gotten a bad one.
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No Misc.img and PG06100.zip are two seperate files. both needed on root of sd card.
Im rooted now (thank god) how do i get the phone to go to hboot without yanking the battery?
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Which by the way was a **** move on htc's part
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How do i format the card?
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[Q] Can't root after complete reset yestrday

3/14. I had to do a complete reset after a botched install of Revolver
I really want to get back to the PRIME ROM I had running before I messed up.
On Sunday, I did a one click root, then installed CWM and then the PRIME ROM ( wished I would have left well enough alone.)
Now I can't even get this Tablet to root ( TF101). ( Razorclaw)
I updated to 4.0.3 yesterday. Could that be the issue? If so, any suggestions on how I get back to the Prime ROM, CWM and root.
Thanks in advance, and please feel free to kick the sh!t out of this noob.
ViperMod will root ICS on both TF101 and Prime.
I just tried vipermod today and it won't work . I'm using Ubuntu and at every line in the script it says " cannot stat no such file or directory
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Sounds like it might be path errors. ViperMod is only a batchfile of ADB commands. You should be able to open up the batchfile and manually type and run the pertinent commands at a prompt if you have to, changing path and filenames where necessary.
You need to
chmod +x adb
Also remember to ensure adb can see your device. Use
adb devices
If your device is not seen, you need to add a udev rule in /etc/udev/rules.d/
Krish.Nagarajan said:
You need to
chmod +x adb
Also remember to ensure adb can see your device. Use
adb devices
If your device is not seen, you need to add a udev rule in /etc/udev/rules.d/
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I did that and it does see the tf. But once I am in the path where my adb resides then I do sudo sh primetime.sh I still get all those errors.
Do I need to chmod the adb file that's residing in the PrimeTime folder as well?
I did add the rules to the 99-android.rules also
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Hey E, I sent you a PM for a possible solution.
Woodrube said:
Hey E, I sent you a PM for a possible solution.
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Got it man. I'm rooted now. :-D my issue was using wrong command in terminal.
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Boot animation

Does anyone have the battlefield 3 intro with sound for the atrix 2 if so i would love the link. thanks
espeyboi said:
Does anyone have the battlefield 3 intro with sound for the atrix 2 if so i would love the link. thanks
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http://www.mediafire.com/?j65rb2ezfvnvhqv
Just download zip and place in system/media using a file manager like Root Explorer is the way to go...simply press and hold on file to extract all...then copy and paste the animation in the system/media folder. Make sure permissions are set to rw-r--r--
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Apex_Strider said:
http://www.mediafire.com/?j65rb2ezfvnvhqv
Just download zip and place in system/media using a file manager like Root Explorer is the way to go...simply press and hold on file to extract all...then copy and paste the animation in the system/media folder. Make sure permissions are set to rw-r--r--
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Try and not use root explorer... It is 100% safer to use adb and the command line to do things like this.... If you want the commands to run to do the job then PM me, and I will give you a rundown.
Too many people with this phone and other phones have had a TON of trouble with root explorer and other file manger apps making more than just permissions changes to files, things like corrupting the files, and even changing their file type bit.
jimbridgman said:
Try and not use root explorer... It is 100% safer to use adb and the command line to do things like this.... If you want the commands to run to do the job then PM me, and I will give you a rundown.
Too many people with this phone and other phones have had a TON of trouble with root explorer and other file manger apps making more than just permissions changes to files, things like corrupting the files, and even changing their file type bit.
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Ah! True, adb would be foolproof to do this. Didn't think to do it that way, but indeed much safer.
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Apex_Strider said:
Ah! True, adb would be foolproof to do this. Didn't think to do it that way, but indeed much safer.
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Yep, I always try to use adb, I am faster with command line. Today I was using windows for a while after being on only linux for weeks. I kept trying to do things with command prompt that were impossible on windows, like "rm" and even more "chmod"
lkrasner said:
Yep, I always try to use adb, I am faster with command line. Today I was using windows for a while after being on only linux for weeks. I kept trying to do things with command prompt that were impossible on windows, like "rm" and even more "chmod"
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Are you running a dual boot Windows/Linux machine? Maybe that's what I need to do, something that can give me options at boot which OS to use. What about Ubuntu vs Linux, which would you recommend?
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Apex_Strider said:
Are you running a dual boot Windows/Linux machine? Maybe that's what I need to do, something that can give me options at boot which OS to use. What about Ubuntu vs Linux, which would you recommend?
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Yep, I have multiple OS's. Ubuntu, Windows 7, Chrome OS, and others at times.
Ubuntu IS linux. It is just one of many builds of it. it is one of the easiest to use, and most supported for android, so for a new user/android developer it is probably the best.
lkrasner said:
Yep, I have multiple OS's. Ubuntu, Windows 7, Chrome OS, and others at times.
Ubuntu IS linux. It is just one of many builds of it. it is one of the easiest to use, and most supported for android, so for a new user/android developer it is probably the best.
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Along with working out my rooted stock 2.3.6 CWM backup this evening, I'll install Ubuntu afterward. I've found an easy enough tutorial on how best to install, so even a knucklehead such as myself should be able to follow it. Lol
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Apex_Strider said:
Are you running a dual boot Windows/Linux machine? Maybe that's what I need to do, something that can give me options at boot which OS to use. What about Ubuntu vs Linux, which would you recommend?
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Apex_Strider said:
Along with working out my rooted stock 2.3.6 CWM backup this evening, I'll install Ubuntu afterward. I've found an easy enough tutorial on how best to install, so even a knucklehead such as myself should be able to follow it. Lol
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LOL, it's not that bad, just make sure you have a windows recovery disk with you incase you screw up the MBR. I have done that, then nothing boots at all. Scary as hell. it's super easy to fix, but you need a windows restore disk. Ignore this and don't be scared unless something bad happens, then run to google and be calm. There is very little you can do that is not easy to fix. Just don't format your whole hard drive or something if you want it working with windows.
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LOL, it's not that bad, just make sure you have a windows recovery disk with you incase you screw up the MBR. I have done that, then nothing boots at all. Scary as hell. it's super easy to fix, but you need a windows restore disk. Ignore this and don't be scared unless something bad happens, then run to google and be calm. There is very little you can do that is not easy to fix. Just don't format your whole hard drive or something if you want it working with windows.
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Partition the hard drive with the recommended size, right, and that's it? I think I have a recovery disk made, but if I don't or can't find it I'll make one first - before doing anything nutty...
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Apex_Strider said:
Partition the hard drive with the recommended size, right, and that's it? I think I have a recovery disk made, but if I don't or can't find it I'll make one first - before doing anything nutty...
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yep in the setup you can choose manually partition hard drive and resize windows down and create a new partition for ubuntu. It will need to be pretty big if you are gonna get into development. mine is 30GB and I am running out.
lkrasner said:
yep in the setup you can choose manually partition hard drive and resize windows down and create a new partition for ubuntu. It will need to be pretty big if you are gonna get into development. mine is 30GB and I am running out.
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Thanks for the tip! Mind if I PM you if I need any further assistance?
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Apex_Strider said:
Thanks for the tip! Mind if I PM you if I need any further assistance?
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No problem, I'm happy to help.

[HELP] How to install Jelly Bean to LG C800/Mytouch Q

I'm new here and new to modding devices, ROMs, etc. I've looked everywhere else but I haven't found a better site with a more trustworthy and helpful community than you guys. :laugh:
So, help my XDA Developers. You're my only hope.
There is no Jellybean ROM available for the Mytouch Q. There is, however, a WIP CM9.
Biggest issues:
Camera flash doesn't work
Bluetooth causes kernel panics
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gagdude said:
There is no Jellybean ROM available for the Mytouch Q. There is, however, a WIP CM9.
Biggest issues:
Camera flash doesn't work
Bluetooth causes kernel panics
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Updated ROM posted on 8/20/12 corrected bluetooth and camera flash issues.
gagdude said:
There is no Jellybean ROM available for the Mytouch Q. There is, however, a WIP CM9.
Biggest issues:
Camera flash doesn't work
Bluetooth causes kernel panics
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Would it be possible to install Jelly Bean to my device?
EDIT: Just realized what you said about Jelly Bean. For some reason I thought you meant CM9. My mistake.
thankyouall! said:
Updated ROM posted on 8/20/12 corrected bluetooth and camera flash issues.
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Is it stable though? I don't want to 'brick' my phone. I'm a college student so, I don't have the expenses to buy another device.
Yep. Almost everything works.
Only bug now is that when you take a panorama picture, the preview of it is upside down. The ACTUAL picture is correct, however
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gagdude said:
Yep. Almost everything works.
Only bug now is that when you take a panorama picture, the preview of it is upside down. The ACTUAL picture is correct, however
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Can you guide me through it on how to root and install CM9 please?
You can start off by rooting with Unlock Root.
http://www.unlockroot.com
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I have successfully rooted it
Now how to install CM9 and/0r Jelly bean?
gagdude said:
You can start off by rooting with Unlock Root.
http://www.unlockroot.com
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Sorry I've been away, school has got me tied up.
I have successfully rooted it. Now how to install CM9 and/or Jelly Bean?
Ok it gets a little techy here, make sure to follow all directions carefully. It says you can access adb via recovery, don't go that way since "recovery" on the LG mytouch is simply a factory reset. This will actually replace that stock recovery with more extensive options and the ability to flash custom ROMs (cm9). I suggest using adb while fully booted up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752704
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gagdude said:
Ok it gets a little techy here, make sure to follow all directions carefully. It says you can access adb via recovery, don't go that way since "recovery" on the LG mytouch is simply a factory reset. This will actually replace that stock recovery with more extensive options and the ability to flash custom ROMs (cm9). I suggest using adb while fully booted up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752704
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Well I downloaded adb but it stayed in WinRAR and I tried extracting it to the desktop but when I open it, it opens up with WinRAR still. I also don't know how to open an adb shell.
i also wanna know,my friend lg c800,still is base rom so lag....pls help
BaS3r said:
Well I downloaded adb but it stayed in WinRAR and I tried extracting it to the desktop but when I open it, it opens up with WinRAR still. I also don't know how to open an adb shell.
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Open the adb folder, push shift + right click, and open in terminal emulator to type in the commands
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gagdude said:
Open the adb folder, push shift + right click, and open in terminal emulator to type in the commands
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Ok so I opened the folder and tried to open the emulator and a command window popped up but closed after half a second.
BaS3r said:
Ok so I opened the folder and tried to open the emulator and a command window popped up but closed after half a second.
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No no don't open any files just within Windows explorer, make sure you are clicking on a blank space, push shift and right click and select open in command prompt
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gagdude said:
No no don't open any files just within Windows explorer, make sure you are clicking on a blank space, push shift and right click and select open in command prompt
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The command prompt is where you type in the code that's in the tutorial you sent me right? I typed em and pressed enter but it doesn't recognize it. My phone is in debugging mode and connected to the USB port. Sorry if I'm giving you a hard time.
BaS3r said:
The command prompt is where you type in the code that's in the tutorial you sent me right? I typed em and pressed enter but it doesn't recognize it. My phone is in debugging mode and connected to the USB port. Sorry if I'm giving you a hard time.
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Nah, just glad to help. When you first open the command prompt you have to type in "adb root" (without quotes), then continue with the instructions in the guide.
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