Have anyone tried to create an custom splash screen for the PLAY? ( the boot logo right after power on the phone before the boot animation ) I found a few apps that help to do the job themselves but only work on HTC devices and have no support to Xperia now
it's been tried and done by doomlord. He changed it in his kernels for our play. It's located in the boot.img and can't be flashed as on HTC devices.
Check this thread out for details and I might add that this is no one click solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140406
Also been talk about in this thread where i got the above link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064520
Regards Dousan...
Yes, I was trying to follow the instruction but stuck at ramdisk repacking step by using azuzu provided repacking tool since I could not run it on my lappy (whenever I try to run the exe file, the cmd windows just pop up for a second and close itself so that I could not perform any command ). As I am a newbie and not able to post any thread in develpment forum, I have no choice but to ask around. It is much appreciated if you can guide me on this.
You need to open a normal cmd window on your pc/laptop and then 'cd' to the path of the .exe file you're referring to and need to execute the commands from.
It would be something like this when the cmd window is open:
cd \path\of\the\.exe (enter)
Then you will be able to execute your commands from there as postet by doomlord
Hope this makes sense.
Regards Dousan
Yeah, you are seem right. I should not execute the exe file directly but open a new cmd windows and fire the file name manually. But now I am having problem with using the script. azuzu has provided instruction but I just could not get what the actual parameter use to repack my ramdisk. By the way, it would help alot if you know any link to download custom splash screen image for the PLAY.
Sorry for my noob question and thanks a lot for your help.
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Sorry for the extreme 'newbiness' of this question but I needs some help here. I just got a Google ION (32B) which I am currently trying to simply Root.
I have gone through all types of instructions and everyone leads to the same steps of applying the Recovery image through Fastboot, but when I do the steps listed after I put the phone in Fastboot, plugged it in, and run:
fastboot boot recovery-new.img
Nothing happens. I get no such file or directory. I check ADB and the phone reads just fine. I have tried on both a Windows machine - which I was able to install the proper drivers for, and in OSX, but neither will read: $fastboot devices.
What could I be missing or doing wrong. I have referred to the Wiki, Essential reading and Newbie resource
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529062
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
fastboot
You will have to download it seperatly.. try here:
http://android-roms.googlecode.com/files/fastboot-win32.zip
Try enable USB debugging and fastboot devices should work.
If not, your drivers may be loaded incorrectly. Installing HTC Sync usually fixes the drivers I've found.
Download recovery-new.img
Put it in the TOOLS directory of the ANDROID SDK and retry your commando.
Yeah I have actually tried all of those things. I am following the root process to a T but still no luck. Perhaps I am doing some wrong in the command line?
have you set the $PATH variable? you get this:
"I get no such file or directory."
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error-message. my best guess is that you have forgotten to added the path to where your fastboot tool is located.
try changing the directory to where your fastboot tool is located.
*Fixed*
I really appreciate the help guys, I redownloaded the fastboot.exe, and it read the phone right away. Now to start loading ROMs
Hi all,
Saw there were no guides for ClockworkMod install on Mac. And people cool enough to have the DHD must also surely have Macs Or like hacking about enough to have a hackintosh. So anyways, I made a guide.
Rooting and s-off
I rooted using this thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835746
You need to download visionary r12 and a terminal emulator, but its all explained there. Exact same process as for windows users.
Once you are rooted and have s-off, come back here.
ClockworkMod Recovery (Updated guide for [email protected] version)
1. Download the Android SDK for Mac from HERE
Extract it, then move the whole folder to the root of your main drive
e.g for me its full path is "/Snow/android-sdk-mac_x86"
2. Download the HTC fastboot binary from Here
Then extract it and move it to /xxxx/android-sdk-mac_x86/tools/
3. Download the clockwork.img from This thread
And copy it to the tools folder where you put fastboot
4. Connect your DHD to the computer in charge only mode.
5. Open Terminal.app
6. Type
Code:
cd /xxxx/android-sdk-mac_x86/tools/
Where xxxx is the name of your drive
And press enter.
If the drive where your sdk folder is located has a space in its name, you have to add a backslash before the second word.
e.g if your drive is called "Macintosh HD" the path will be:
/Macintosh \HD/android-sdk-mac_x86/tools
Alternatively, if you cant be asked typing into terminal, type cd, then a space, drag the tools folder to the terminal window, make sure it says the right path, then press enter.
7. Type
Code:
./adb devices
And press enter
Check your device is listed correctly y checking its serial number in settings on your phone with the serial number that comes up
8.Type
Code:
./adb reboot bootloader
And press enter
This should reboot your phone to bootloader, with green writing at the top, then fastboot USB in red.
9. Now type
Code:
./fastboot flash recovery clockwork.img
And press enter
If youve done it correctly, it will say
Code:
sending 'recovery' (4914 KB)... OKAY
writing 'recovery'... OKAY
10. Now use the volume buttons to navigate, and power button to select, and navigate to bootloader, then once that loads, to recovery.
Let it load and ClockworkMod will load.
Then click down through the whole menu 3 times until it says 'back menu button enabled"
This means the power button now is the select button.
You now have CM successfully installed, and can reboot, install new roms etc as you please!
No guarantee provided for this guide, if it breaks your device, blows up the computer, gets you sued by google or whatever, I am not responsible and you do all this at your own risk.
Any improvements to the guide, please say in the thread.
I am also working on a script/app to do it all on OS X with one click. Will hopefully be done once this 10 days of coursework and tests is over!
Happy Flashing and thanks to all the devs that made this possible!
Rory
excellent looking forward to the app!
mac OS x needs love from android! devs
Yeah!!!
Useful Guide! Thanks!!
Thanks!
I'm running Ubuntu and the commands are basically the same for Linux systems.
But Linux users will need to add a small file to let the OS see the Device correctly.
Follow step 3 "Setup your system to detect your device." in the guide below:
http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/device.html
Great guide!!!
but on Mac I ceep on getting a signature error??
What am i forgetting?
duanes said:
Great guide!!!
but on Mac I ceep on getting a signature error??
What am i forgetting?
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Not sure mate, maybe look in the windows threads.
First thing I would suggest is redownload the recovery image.
At what point are you getting the signature error?
excellent i just did it..and my DHD is free!
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excellent i just did it..and my DHD is free!
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Glad I could help. Will soon be expanding it for flashing kernels and ROMs using fastboot.
Thank you so much for this tutorial is very useful! If Mac users who believe that this method is difficult, can install BootCamp and run Windows natively. I use Windows 7 Ultimate under BootCamp to use the tools for Root, Downgrade, etc... (remember: for use the tools under Windows, runing under "Administrator mode" click right on mouse over the EXE file
Someone with a Mac to use Parallels Desktop or VMWare Fusion for root, to Downgrade, etc with the DHD?
Regards,
Sorry to be a noob about this but could someone post a how to install on a new Apad?
I've installed superuser already which I assume is working??
This is one of the new IMX 515's Android 2.2 800 mhz tablets with 10.1 flash etc.
Where do I go from here to get the Market installed?
Sorry folks but I'm kind lost.
Thanks for your help.
I got one of those 9.7" iMX515's and I have the same question...
If you need the market installed search the forums for market.apk.
Please use the forum search feature before posting next time.
Have any more questions, msg me on gtalk at androidsamurai.
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I managed to get part way there. Basically I followed the instructions here (http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...tall-instructions-imx515-cnddu.html#post37829)
and here (original post: http://www.padbbs.net/thread-2909-2-1.html).
I had problems getting the adb to work on my Mac, but finally managed to figure that one out:
Download the sdk and unzip in a folder of your choice.
Set your slate to USB debugger "on" and plug in to your mac. I think I didn't actually mount my slate when I did this (neither memory was mounted on my desktop when I executed the process), but have a go and see if there is a difference in adb behaviour.
Run the Unix executable called "android" in the "tools" sub-folder. Then run the "adb" executable.
These should both open up their own terminal window. Then open a new terminal window. The fastest way to insert adb commands is by dragging the adb file into the window and follow up with your adb command.
Start off with "adb shell", which gives you a hash (sorry, my keyboard won't give me the sign) as line start. Then start using adb command lines (drag drop adb into the window, followed by "push", followed by drag-dropping the file you want to push into the terminal window, followed by typing where you want it to go, e.g. /systems/app.
Do this for all the files mentioned and you should be there.
Now, this is as far as I got myself! When I restarted, I had the market app in my app list, but when I start the google sign in service, I continuously get the message "can't connect to server", and I have no idea how to get passed that point. SO suggestions for that one will be welcome!
I have a mac. How do I install a firmware without recovery mode? I don't have recovery mode, doesn't exist on my unit
I am new to the ASUS family of tablets, and j just can't figure out how to root. I have rooted many tablets and installed custom roms before but the i cannot follow the how tos listed here. For one fastboot doesnt work on my computer. It opens and closes immediately. What i would like is a detailed step by step guide with a trouble shooting guide. I mean now i reading about downgrading, blob files and a few other things i never dealt with on my galaxy. Someone help......would love to root this thing. Email me if u want [email protected]
You need to run fastboot from the DOS Prompt
start run - cmd
then type fastboot command.
I take it you have unlocked your bootloader?
Check this thread, it has videos about rooting and whatnot, hope it helps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663244
Northern-Loop said:
You need to run fastboot from the DOS Prompt
start run - cmd
then type fastboot command.
I take it you have unlocked your bootloader?
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Yes, Bootloader is unlocked. Ok, so I tried the flashboot command, so now what? I typed the command from the walkthru "fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img " but get an errorcannot load recovery.img. So what am I missing. I have the recovery image on my desktop.....
Put the recovery image in the same folder as your fastboot application and it should work.
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Put the recovery image in the same folder as your fastboot application and it should work.
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....what fastboot folder? I installed the ADK per the instructions, I downloaded the root and recovery image. I looked in the system for a fastboot folder and do not see it. Plus when I try to type in the fastboot command now, it says it is not a recognized command. I am sure this is something simple, but I am just not getting it. Is there a more detailed step by step somewhere that will actually walk you thru the steps without assuming you know what they are talking about? I can root my phone, my galaxy tab all day long and install and change ROMS, but this one has me upside down.
When you installed android SDK and ran SDK manager to install the tools, it should create a "platform tools" folder. In that folder you should see "fastboot.exe." Put the recovery image into the same platform tools folder.
Make sure when you run the command that you are in the command prompt, and that you have navigated to the same platform tools folder. It should then recognize the fastboot command and flash your recovery.
xAshxMoneyx said:
When you installed android SDK and ran SDK manager to install the tools, it should create a "platform tools" folder. In that folder you should see "fastboot.exe." Put the recovery image into the same platform tools folder.
Make sure when you run the command that you are in the command prompt, and that you have navigated to the same platform tools folder. It should then recognize the fastboot command and flash your recovery.
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Found the folder and it did have the platform tools in it but Apparently I have forgotten how to navigate in CMD, so I moved the folder to the current location CMD was at. I typed in the command fromt the walkthrough and I get "adbwinapi.dll" is not installed. Not sure if this is progress or not.....so now what.
That file should be in your platform tools folder as well. I think it's a driver issue. Is your tablet showing up in device manager? Does it have a yellow triangle? I'm not really an expert unfortunately, hopefully someone with more knowledge can jump in.
xAshxMoneyx said:
That file should be in your platform tools folder as well. I think it's a driver issue. Is your tablet showing up in device manager? Does it have a yellow triangle? I'm not really an expert unfortunately, hopefully someone with more knowledge can jump in.
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So I think I am going to delete everything and start from scratch. This shouldn't be this difficult. Here we go......
tccc143 said:
So I think I am going to delete everything and start from scratch. This shouldn't be this difficult. Here we go......
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Ok, so reinstalled everything.....did a quick refresher on CMD directions and had it rooted with CWM in 10 minutes. I have been working in Android so long without the use of a PC that I forgot how to use the PC. Thanks for the help....now we wait for some nice roms.
Sweet, glad you got it, I've done this stuff a few times but I always have to refresh myself and take it slow on each different device.
tccc143 said:
Found the folder and it did have the platform tools in it but Apparently I have forgotten how to navigate in CMD, so I moved the folder to the current location CMD was at. I typed in the command fromt the walkthrough and I get "adbwinapi.dll" is not installed. Not sure if this is progress or not.....so now what.
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You should not move the folder. This can cause all kinds of problems. in the cmd prompt just type
cd \folder\folder\etc.
The cd means change directory and you start off with a backslash to set the initial path to the root of your drive. if folder names include spaces then wrap the path with quotes, cd "\folder one\folder two\etc". the prompt should change from C:\windows or whatever to what you typed in.
if you've installed on a drive other than C: then first change to that drive by typing the drive letter followed by a colon, ie D:
Good old DOS will never die.
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hi guys, i'm trying to install the clockwork touch 5.8.0.2 crespo on my Nexus S (GSM), i have create the folder in C: with in the file, i have installed the driver of my phone, but when i open the prompt for write fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-crespo.img, he tells me "fastboot is not recognized as internal or external command, executable programm or file batch.", what can i do??
i also want to install this after: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764119, someone can help me also for this??
DavideDroid said:
hi guys, i'm trying to install the clockwork touch 5.8.0.2 crespo on my Nexus S (GSM), i have create the folder in C: with in the file, i have installed the driver of my phone, but when i open the prompt for write fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-crespo.img, he tells me "fastboot is not recognized as internal or external command, executable programm or file batch.", what can i do??
i also want to install this after: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764119, someone can help me also for this??
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You need to have AndroidSDK installed or atleast have fastboot executable.
Once you have that, you can either set the path in environment variables or just go to that path using command line and use the fastboot command.
You should follow this instruction, it's very helpful.
http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/
superatmos said:
You need to have AndroidSDK installed or atleast have fastboot executable.
Once you have that, you can either set the path in environment variables or just go to that path using command line and use the fastboot command.
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I already have the SDK; the site from which i was following the tutorial have told me i miss the fastboot.exe, can you tell me where I can find it??
rubenflush said:
You should follow this instruction, it's very helpful. (i can't quote the url)
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But that is for the 4G version, is the same thing?
I just rooted my first Android device the day before yesterday. One problem I ran into is that the Android SDK now installs to "C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk" instead of "C:\android-sdk" like most instructions give.
These are the instructions I followed to root my phone: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide (Sorry for the lack of a link. I just found out I'm not able to post links because I'm new )
They helped me out a lot but it took a lot of time and concentration to get it done. Just keep in mind where Android SDK installs and change the paths to the new path when you need to.
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I just rooted my first Android device the day before yesterday. One problem I ran into is that the Android SDK now installs to "C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk" instead of "C:\android-sdk" like most instructions give.
These are the instructions I followed to root my phone: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide (Sorry for the lack of a link. I just found out I'm not able to post links because I'm new )
They helped me out a lot but it took a lot of time and concentration to get it done. Just keep in mind where Android SDK installs and change the paths to the new path when you need to.
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Thank you very much, tomorrow i try again following this tutorial
Yes same thing, sorry for late post.
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