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Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
priapos said:
Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
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Android adb http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html
which is in the sdk http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
You dont really need to know what the other tools are listed do, you just need to do what it says with them and the tools are linked in the thread you're reading to download I assume. If they aren't, then read through the manual method that is stickied in the developer's forum. A link for the tools (misc.img, busybox, and psnueter) can be found there.
I was a little nervous at first myself. I read over the directions several times and then found some information on how to get adb installed and working. Once I got that step understood the actual rooting process was super easy. You can cut and paste all the commands to ensure you don't typo. Just make sure to validate your checksums to save any potential headaches. My first attempt at it took about 20 minutes and I had absolutely ZERO issues.
It is well worth your time and effort. It is also far better to use this method than the easy root 1 steps as you will gain a slightly better understanding of how your phone works and what steps you can take when you inevitably mess something up flashing ROMS, mods and radios
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
There are also videos on YouTube showing JCases method and adb setup. I would link but I'm on my phone but it shouldn't be to hard to find.
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priapos said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
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reading through this might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143188
There is no "easy", reliable way to root sans ADB and command lines. You will need to know this stuff before you try to root. You're going to need ADB in any event. If learning it isn't knowledge you desire, you shouldn't root your phone. For terms, you should refer to the dictionary stickied at the top of the forum. The best way to learn is to get the Android SDK, set it up, make sure your drivers are there, then play with ADB. Do simply stuff like check your serial number, the md5 of files on your SDcard, and harmless stuff like that. If you've got any questions along the way, feel free to PM me any time. I'm here often. And I'm usually faster than hunting through forums or the internet.
priapos said:
Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
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From what i think if u dont want the adb command line ****s you should try the software named "z4root". It automatically roots your phone.
Worked for me. And i think itz the easiest method available.
After installing the apk.
Open the application, click PERMANENT ROOT,
Then dnt let your phone sleep or lock itself, wait for about 10 minutes,
After the process reboot ypur phone.
Voila, you are rooted ..
Am new to the forums. please guide me..
Thanks and sorry for my poor english. Hope you like this.
Cheers!
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MODEL : LG Optimus GT540 (Rooted)
MOD : SwiftDroid v2.0 M6 (Based on CyanogenMod v7.1 RC0)
KERNEL : 2.6.29 (VirtualBox #309)
BUILD : GRJ22
RECOVERY : ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0
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BusyBox v1.19
SuperUser v2.3
SetCPU v2.2
I would not recommend "easy" root methods, since there is greater room for error. Understanding ADB will help you in the long run
MeAt.HoOk said:
From what i think if u dont want the adb command line ****s you should try the software named "z4root". It automatically roots your phone.
Worked for me. And i think itz the easiest method available.
After installing the apk.
Open the application, click PERMANENT ROOT,
Then dnt let your phone sleep or lock itself, wait for about 10 minutes,
After the process reboot ypur phone.
Voila, you are rooted ..
Am new to the forums. please guide me..
Thanks and sorry for my poor english. Hope you like this.
Cheers!
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MODEL : LG Optimus GT540 (Rooted)
MOD : SwiftDroid v2.0 M6 (Based on CyanogenMod v7.1 RC0)
KERNEL : 2.6.29 (VirtualBox #309)
BUILD : GRJ22
RECOVERY : ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0
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BusyBox v1.19
SuperUser v2.3
SetCPU v2.2
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Don't think z4root works on the Thunderbolt just search youtube for Thunderbolt root and watch the tutorials. Links are provided for everything that needs to be downloaded.
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I know z4root doesn't work for any modern HTC. You can have permanent root without s-off. The only way to do that is through ADB, using an engineering hboot, and applying various exploits. All the "easy" root methods are just scripts that do what jcase's guide lays out. And unlike the guide, if something goes south, you're lost and screwed. I think it would be safe to say "easy" roots have probably bricked more phones than anything else.
loonatik78 said:
I know z4root doesn't work for any modern HTC. You can have permanent root without s-off. The only way to do that is through ADB, using an engineering hboot, and applying various exploits. All the "easy" root methods are just scripts that do what jcase's guide lays out. And unlike the guide, if something goes south, you're lost and screwed. I think it would be safe to say "easy" roots have probably bricked more phones than anything else.
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Is that u dbzfanatic? Looks awfully similar, lol.
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nerogold said:
Is that u dbzfanatic? Looks awfully similar, lol.
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Nope. Just a pieced up, inked up, "I been everywhere, man", freak of many talents and interests. Android phones are just one of them.
loonatik78 said:
Nope. Just a pieced up, inked up, "I been everywhere, man", freak of many talents and interests. Android phones are just one of them.
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Sorry man I just wanted to say thanks to the other user I mentioned ,his method of rooting was and still is a great help to me already rooted 5 bolts and currently on #6 as I'm typing.
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Do a google search for thunderbolt auto root. There is one posted in the Thuderbolt forums. I can't link directly to it because I don't have enough posts yet. I tested it on my wife's thunderbolt without a problem.
Greywolf66 said:
Do a google search for thunderbolt auto root. There is one posted in the Thuderbolt forums. I can't link directly to it because I don't have enough posts yet. I tested it on my wife's thunderbolt without a problem.
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Yep, and the past guy to go that route, after being warned it was highly prone to failure, had it fail. Then he came back looking for help, but nobody could because what went wrong wasn't at all clear. Just not wise.
Ive used the one click root four times with no issues. Four diffrent tb's from 3 diffrent states. 2 of them had alrdy takin the ota's. Dont have the link handy but if was a time saver. Though a half arse understanding of the method helps avoid issues. Ill post the link when i get home.
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loonatik78 said:
Yep, and the past guy to go that route, after being warned it was highly prone to failure, had it fail. Then he came back looking for help, but nobody could because what went wrong wasn't at all clear. Just not wise.
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I rooted mine manually first. As you said in a previous post most "easy" roots are just scripts. That's what the one I used on my wife's was. I was following along the text of the batch file as I was running it so that if something happened I would know at what part of the script I was at. I had no problems with it though.
I'll agree that I could see where if someone where to run into a problem using script without any knowledge of what the script was doing they would probably end in a very bad place.
I think the obvious was missed in this thread: The OP is not a candidate for rooting. It's a risky task for experienced users and a non-task for noobs. He hasn't even stated a valid need for rooting the phone.
TabGuy said:
I think the obvious was missed in this thread: The OP is not a candidate for rooting. It's a risky task for experienced users and a non-task for noobs. He hasn't even stated a valid need for rooting the phone.
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Come on, cut him some slack. Everyone was new once. He has already been warned.
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priapos said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
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ADB "Android Development Bridge" Simply put just helps you develop apps and fix bugs. (In this case, you will use this to reinstall Android without a locked bootloader (a.k.a. S-Off) (the bootloader is code that is run when you first turn on your device that tells Android to run).
You don't have to know how to use ADB, but you must install it on your computer.
As far as copying and pasting commands go, the tutorial that you choose to visit will tell you to type this command ex: cp image.zip/sdcard/
You will just copy this code out of your browser (FireFox/Internet Explorer/Chrome/etc.) and paste it into a command line.
Your command line will depend on what operating system you use on your pc. Ex for Windows, you will use "Command Prompt" or on Linux/MAC you will use "Terminal".
As far as validation checksums goes, it is used to make sure that the file that you downloaded is 100% the same file that the developer made.
Basically, open up your command line and type (without quotes) "md5 image.zip" also, make sure you change to "image.zip" with whatever/where you file is at.
I would be more specific with these instructions I'd I knew what OS (operating system) you are using on your computer is.
After you type in the command and hit enter, it will spit out a long string of gibberish. Just make sure this "checksum" is the EXACT same as whatever the devolver put in the tutorial you are following.
As far as putting together an idiot proof guide, you will have to forgive us, but I don't think the people here want to have a bunch of people here flooding the forums with very basic questions that have been answered already on the internet. However, don't let that stop you from asking questions. Just make sure you help yourself first (Google what you don't understand) and then ask for clarification.
P.S. I claim touchscreen amnesty for any typos.
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I have adb set up correctly and drivers installed. When I use command prompt on Windows 7 64 bit and type in "adb devices" it lists a string of letters/numbers and after that it says device. When I type in adb push rage /sdcard/ the command prompt moves the cursor to a new blank line and I can't type anything in. Is this normal? Phone is HTC EVO shift 4G running stock 2.3.3 and HTC sense 2.1. Again comp OS is Windows 7 64 bit. Yes the rage file is in the /platform-tools folder. Any ideas on if this is normal/alternative rooting methods (excluding ShiftRR and other comp programs. I checked them all. No apps either. They don't work, I've tried them all.) If it helps I'm following the guide at: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Evo_Shift_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
1) Rage doesnt work on 2.3.3, it was a froyo exploit. I suggest either using the script I made to automatically do it for you if you want or you can do it manually.
2) The auto root method that I created is located at the link --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277793
3) Manual method is in general section.
Thanks bunches. I'm going to try your script next time I try. I'm usually kinda busy. And does your script need any additional files? This is gonna sound like a n00b question but it's because I AM a n00b. What the heck is RUU? It sounds like an EXE file I dl on my comp and run. Correct or not? Sorry if this has been asked anywhere else but I have been searching since August trying to find a rooting method and now that one is close I'm impatient.
It includes everything you need. Just extract everything to a single folder then run Fre3atlast.bat
An RUU is an official way to "update" firmware on your phone in either PG06IMG.zip or .exe format so you were correct. The script even gives you a link to download the format of your choice.
Sent by breaking the sound barrier
999Sam999; said:
I have been searching since August trying to find a rooting method and now that one is close I'm impatient.
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Close? everyone is perms rooted, even GB USERS and we all have overclock now too
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strapped365 said:
Close? everyone is perms rooted, even GB USERS and we all have overclock now too
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I get that, but I just got my phone in August. Google gave me a bunch of BS that couldn't help with my phone.
I'll ask this here, instead of a new thread.
Will this work on a stock Evo Shift, on 2.3.3? www.xda-developers.com/android/want-to-root-something-anything-try-doomlords-easy-rooting-toolkit/
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zanderman112 said:
I'll ask this here, instead of a new thread.
Will this work on a stock Evo Shift, on 2.3.3? www.xda-developers.com/android/want-to-root-something-anything-try-doomlords-easy-rooting-toolkit/
Sent from my Samsung Legendary 4G, a Universe UTES Phone, running "two. two"
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No there is currently no one touch root tool for the shifts that are on 2.3.3 because you have to physically push an image to misc.partition, but once you get it downgraged then you can use like ShiftRR and let that root for you,hit up the stickie section for all the info needed
If the downgrade thread by scary isnt a stickie yet it needs to be and it would be located in development section....btw thanks for not starting a new thread
Sent from MY Team Supreme/MikSupreme Shift
strapped365 said:
No there is currently no one touch root tool for the shifts that are on 2.3.3 because you have to physically push an image to misc.partition, but once you get it downgraged then you can use like ShiftRR and let that root for you,hit up the stickie section for all the info needed
If the downgrade thread by scary isnt a stickie yet it needs to be and it would be located in development section....btw thanks for not starting a new thread
Sent from MY Team Supreme/MikSupreme Shift
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Hmm, ok thanks.
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Wait, if the .zip file can be used to "update" a phone, why not put a custom recovery.img and everything else in it and update that way? Sorry if this is a stupid question just don't flame me please.
It's not S-off, just doesnt version check. It needs the signature to be verified and without the HTC private keys, that doesnt work.
Thanks you. So your scripts downgrade, then I follow the guide I found on CM wiki?
999Sam999 said:
Thanks you. So your scripts downgrade, then I follow the guide I found on CM wiki?
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His script will temp root and push the exploit allowing you to use the RUU which will downgrade to Froyo. Once you run the RUU use either the CM wiki or use THIS guide to root.
Where do I start the guided at? Since the script temproots, does that mean I start the wiki at flashing the HBOOT?
999Sam999 said:
Where do I start the guided at? Since the script temproots, does that mean I start the wiki at flashing the HBOOT?
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I have never ran the script just going off what crump posted it looks like after the script you have to ruu to 2.2 THEN permroot with any method your comfortable with
Sent from My Team Supreme/MikSupreme Shift
Thanks that's what I thought to.
Ok, so my phone got an OTA update, and I updated. Then I went to downloads, and redownloaded it. Is it still signed? If it is, is there any way I can use that to root my phone? I can upload the file to 4shared if need be.
1) until you can verify that you can root again after taking an OTA, you NEVER update. 2) Just try and run the script again, then try to downgrade.
1: I thought it was ICS
2: I mean modify the OTA update zip file.
I need linux/windows for school and dont want to buy a netbook.Because i have got a sbk2 asus tf101 and dont like to brick it, i have wondered if one of this apps works on the transformer:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galoula.LinuxInstall&hl=de
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...bianinstallerfree&feature=more_from_developer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ktrackinstallfree&feature=more_from_developer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ktrackinstallfree&feature=more_from_developer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zpw
ebsites.backtrackinstallfree&feature=more_from_developer
Those apps work, but are incredibly slow and tedious to use. I seriously suggest the dual-boot install method, it's much faster. I have an Sbkv2 and went through with no trouble, just get a working recovery and be careful not to flash over it or the bootloader, if you mess up then you can just reflash something else. Just be careful and follow instructions, you'll do fine.
Thanks for the fast answer ;D
Can you help me a little with dualboot ?
Do i just have to extract ubuntu.img to sdcard, add the file to /lib/modules/ and flash ubuntu.zip? XDD sry for my nooooooob question
transformador said:
Thanks for the fast answer ;D
Can you help me a little with dualboot ?
Do i just have to flash the ubuntu.zip or something like that ? XDD sry for my nooooooob question
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Well have a look at this wiki page
For questions and new developments see here
Well ubuntu dualboot is easy if you have Sbkv1, you can just use Frank's tools. Tablet serial number starts with a B or C and has a number. For ex. mine starts with B70, can you give us the first few of your serial to determine if you can just use the installer?
If you end up not then you should use this guide for Sbkv2: [HOW TO] linux native in sbk2 devices, purelinux and pseudo-dualboot methods
Thing O Doom said:
Well ubuntu dualboot is easy if you have Sbkv1, you can just use Frank's tools. Tablet serial number starts with a B or C and has a number. For ex. mine starts with B70, can you give us the first few of your serial to determine if you can just use the installer?
If you end up not then you should use this guide for Sbkv2: [HOW TO] linux native in sbk2 devices, purelinux and pseudo-dualboot methods
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Well the said he has an SKBv2, so nvflash is ruled out. The wiki I posted has instructions for both, SKBv1 as well as SKBv2.
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thanks, will try it the next days
Hello, just making sure I haven't missed a step or process somewhere. I have the ota stock build of jellybean 4.1.1 on my Verizon galaxy s3.
I've looked through several methods, from different websites, and it will either be for Windows only, or the international s3 or for ics.
So no CASUAL, or anything else that I saw.
Heimdall apparently does not work on the US s3's.
I even tried to root with Odin on Windows, but I had some problems with Odin (when it says it was done, apparently it wasn't done, and I could not get clockwork mod to flash)
I would try it again, but it wasn't on my pc, but a friend's, so it is a pain to schedule a time to get over there. I would much prefer to have all the tools on my person, etc. It helps me to understand the process better.
Also, I heard about cfautoroot, however, I didn't get a chance to fully investigate that method. Any thoughts?
So, am I correct?
Any way to use terminal and adb?
Please let me know if I am wrong, I would love to be!
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funkpod said:
Hello, just making sure I haven't missed a step or process somewhere. I have the ota stock build of jellybean 4.1.1 on my Verizon galaxy s3.
I've looked through several methods, from different websites, and it will either be for Windows only, or the international s3 or for ics.
So no CASUAL, or anything else that I saw.
Heimdall apparently does not work on the US s3's.
I even tried to root with Odin on Windows, but I had some problems with Odin (when it says it was done, apparently it wasn't done, and I could not get clockwork mod to flash)
I would try it again, but it wasn't on my pc, but a friend's, so it is a pain to schedule a time to get over there. I would much prefer to have all the tools on my person, etc. It helps me to understand the process better.
Also, I heard about cfautoroot, however, I didn't get a chance to fully investigate that method. Any thoughts?
So, am I correct?
Any way to use terminal and adb?
Please let me know if I am wrong, I would love to be!
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heimdall does actually work
this should help you: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_d2vzw#Flash_alternate_bootloader_and_custom_recovery
no promises on the mac thing, i compiled that in a hacky osx vm, but i haven't heard of any problems, make sure to copy the lib
EDIT: ah crap, just realized utkanos didn't post the mac heimdall there, here's the one i compiled: http://invisiblek.org/heimdall_v1.4rc1_mac.zip
good luck, let me know if it works please
invisiblek said:
heimdall does actually work
this should help you: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_d2vzw#Flash_alternate_bootloader_and_custom_recovery
no promises on the mac thing, i compiled that in a hacky osx vm, but i haven't heard of any problems, make sure to copy the lib
EDIT: ah crap, just realized utkanos didn't post the mac heimdall there, here's the one i compiled: http://invisiblek.org/heimdall_v1.4rc1_mac.zip
good luck, let me know if it works please
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Hello, thank you! So, this is the new version of Heimdall that I read about that should fix the incompatibility in 1.3.2?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/heimdall-the-bringer-of-illumiation-enters-a-new-age/
And you have used it, but only on emulated ios? Question...What could happen to my phone?
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funkpod said:
Hello, thank you! So, this is the new version of Heimdall that I read about that should fix the incompatibility in 1.3.2?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/heimdall-the-bringer-of-illumiation-enters-a-new-age/
And you have used it, but only on emulated ios? Question...What could happen to my phone?
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yes, its 1.4rc1 which supports the sgs3
first thing i'd recommend doing is:
Code:
heimdall print-pit
it's gonna print out your partition table, then reboot your phone, but at least you know you are talking to the phone properly
after that you should have no problem flashing via the rest of the instructions on the cm wiki there
hey, it did this after i double clicked the Heimdall exec file.
"
Teacher107MBP6-20-2012:~ teacher$ /Users/teacher/Desktop/heimdall_v1.4rc1_mac/heimdall ; exit;
dyld: Library not loaded: /opt/local/lib/libusb-1.0.0.dylib
Referenced from: /Users/teacher/Desktop/heimdall_v1.4rc1_mac/heimdall
Reason: no suitable image found. Did find:
/usr/local/lib/libusb-1.0.0.dylib: stat() failed with errno=13
Trace/BPT trap: 5
logout
[Process completed]
"
my phone was not connected yet. was this okay?
hey, so i plugged in my phone and double-clicked on the Heimdall file, the executable file.
the same
PHP:
Last login: Mon Jan 28 20:37:11 on ttys000
Teacher107MBP6-20-2012:~ teacher$ /Users/teacher/Desktop/heimdall_v1.4rc1_mac/heimdall ; exit;
dyld: Library not loaded: /opt/local/lib/libusb-1.0.0.dylib
Referenced from: /Users/teacher/Desktop/heimdall_v1.4rc1_mac/heimdall
Reason: no suitable image found. Did find:
/usr/local/lib/libusb-1.0.0.dylib: stat() failed with errno=13
Trace/BPT trap: 5
logout
[Process completed]
This is what happened, again. So i can't type the heimdall Print-pit command that you suggested.
any ideas about how to proceed?
Adam Outler and others are working on getting heimdall as an installer package for osx, and updating Casual we just have to wait.
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REALLY!? that's totally awesome.
that's great. any progress? like in a week, a month, 2 months, etc?
if i can't get Heimdall working on my own, which I probably can't, i'll just be patient then.
SO... i heard that Casual might work for the Galaxy sIII again?
Hello:
I am terribly confused and I hope that someone can help me to understand a few things! I am sorry if I don't understand all the links but they seem to go round and round. Right no I have no less that 27 tabs open trying to figure out the first step.
What am I doing? That much I hope I can explain! I am trying to install (if that is the correct word?) a recommended form of Ubuntu onto my rooted Transformer and I am using the Guide "Guide for SBK1 Install of [Win32/64][Dual Boot] Tubuntu for x3Maniac Thread" by TomTcom.
So, to my first question (probably the first of many): This guide was written to help "newcomers", of which I am definitely one. But, right under that statement comes the statement "The Tubuntu installer application will not install the updated kernels for SBK1 devices and the manual procedure in post #2 will tell you what you need to do." Does that mean I'm actually supposed to start at Post #2? But Post #2 assumes I already have "Tubuntu installation directories", which I don't have so I can't locate the two files. So far I have downloaded the file "tubuntu.img.tar.gz" and I have used 7z to create "tubuntu.img" but I can't open that and don't know what to do with it!
I am attempting to be a user of Ubuntu on my Transformer, not a developer - I take my hat off to all of you that have put your Transformers in harm's way developing the techniques and software that I want to use, but the instructions are terribly confusing for someone not familiar with all of the terms!
Any help would be most appreciated and I thank you in advance.
Sparky
I have responded in the main thread. Also, don't treat post 1 and 2 as steps 1 and 2. You need to complete post 1 stuff first.
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