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i botched a simple bootanimation.zip change. i also cannot find the steps i was following. i have a sensation ARHD brand new version. i chose a bootanimation i like followed the steps using the program File expert. i copied and pasted into, if i remember properly /data/local once i hit paste a prompt came up and i i saw that i chose overwrite accidentally, but i didnt get a chance to read it. in any case it didnt work rebooted/powered off my phone and now the /data folder is not showing and under system/ i believe there used to be a data folder in there as well. What did i do? where are those folders? How can i successfully change my bootanimation? im new please be gentle with me.
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First thing I need to know before we go any further, Do you have a Nandroid of your ROM?
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Nope the only back up i did was with CWM and i know Nandroid is a backup but i dont know how to do it.
thanks for responding
there is no /system/data...there's /system and /data..
Are you having issues or did you just think something went wrong bc you cant find that directory?
CruzinByU said:
Nope the only back up i did was with CWM and i know Nandroid is a backup but i dont know how to do it.
thanks for responding
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A backup in CWM is a nandroid..In the old Amon recovery it was just called a nandroid and is stil typically referred to as that, but a backup in CWM is the same.
If the bootanimation didn't change (or changed to nothing), you probably need to set the permissions...This can be done a few ways, either thru the command prompt or a file explorer. You need to give it read and execute permissions..From the command prompt you should be able to run "chmod 777 /system/media/bootanimation.zip" and that should work fine
no issues thankfully. just believe something went wrong bc i couldnt find that directory.
Also try another app such as root explorer. Some of these apps have a hard time reading /data.
Edit: glad you got it... Lol posted while you were posting
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Thank you for your quick response will try it and let you know how it goes
wadill said:
Also try another app such as root explorer. Some of these apps have a hard time reading /data.
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Theres a free file explorer on here called "root browser" that works great.
I think the issue here is the file permissions.
unlocked my bootloader running official stock
would like to lock it so i can upgrade and flash a rom.
i saw this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675312
but the only problem is that i didnt save my original files
so the question is, how can i relock my bootloader ?
I believe the command for it was fastboot oem lock but please check the q and a section the answer is there
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unlocked my bootloader running official stock
would like to lock it so i can upgrade and flash a rom.
i saw this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675312
but the only problem is that i didnt save my original files
so the question is, how can i relock my bootloader ?
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The only original file you need is the Unlock_code.bin. They emailed this to you, that's the only way you can get the file. So if you did not delete the email, you can just go and download it again from your email. If you did delete it, it's most likely still in your email's trash bin.
BTW you do not need any original files to relock. Just boot back into fastboot usb mode and do as they said in the thread "fastboot oem lock"
I still have the file that htc emailed me. But in the instructions it list needing to move 2 other files to the android folder you create.
So basically just move the unlock.bin to that folder and follow the instructions as normal?
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Are you talking about these 3 files adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll, fastboot.exe? Really he shouldnt have said to move them. You can leave them where they are at. On your PC navigate to C:\Android\platform-tools and they should all be there still. Look and see if they are. If they are not, then I can send them to you.
If they are still there, then you just navigate to that directory in CMD prompt and follow his instructions. Where he says to navigate to C:\Android you instead navigate directly to C:\Android\platform-tools in cmd. Does that make sense?
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Are you talking about these 3 files adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll, fastboot.exe? Really he shouldnt have said to move them. You can leave them where they are at. On your PC navigate to C:\Android\platform-tools and they should all be there still.
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I never had a directory called C:\android\platform-tools. I could not get any fastboot commands to work without having those 3 other files in the same directory as the Unlock_code.bin I was trying to push. Which is why I told them to put them together, to avoid the same issue I was having.
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I never had a directory called C:\android\platform-tools. I could not get any fastboot commands to work without having those 3 other files in the same directory as the Unlock_code.bin I was trying to push. Which is why I told them to put them together, to avoid the same issue I was having.
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if you update your SDK to the latest you will see. Everyone should update their sdk once every month or so. you put your unlock file in that folder too, it's same instructions they tell you, but instead of moving those files out, you keep them there and you move your unlock file in. so you don't break the SDK for future stuff.
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Are you talking about these 3 files adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll, fastboot.exe? Really he shouldnt have said to move them. You can leave them where they are at. On your PC navigate to C:\Android\platform-tools and they should all be there still. Look and see if they are. If they are not, then I can send them to you.
If they are still there, then you just navigate to that directory in CMD prompt and follow his instructions. Where he says to navigate to C:\Android you instead navigate directly to C:\Android\platform-tools in cmd. Does that make sense?
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I never had that folder created if you could send them to me that would be awesome
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The_Zodiac said:
I never had that folder created if you could send them to me that would be awesome
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sure you can download it here http://www.mediafire.com/?dn8py7ww4rsbi5e
Just extract it to the same folder in that other thread then to keep it simple.
NguyenHuu said:
sure you can download it here http://www.mediafire.com/?dn8py7ww4rsbi5e
Just extract it to the same folder in that other thread then to keep it simple.
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Thanks for the help I'll give it a shot when I get home from work
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Hello everyone,
I am new to all hacking and modding so please forgive me if I do something wrong.I was uninstalling applications from my rooted atrix 2 2.3.6 stock when I deleted the task manager can you give me the apk or the file and tell me how to use it.I have the 55.28.37 Asia retail please help me.
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A word of advice: NEVER delete system applications, instead just freeze them. You never know when you may need them or want them back, and if you delete something (case in point here) that you want back, then you're asking for possible unwanted issues...
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Try doing "adb install com.motorola.PerformanceManager.apk" or copy it to SD card and then use some file manager.
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Try doing "adb install com.motorola.PerformanceManager.apk" or copy it to SD card and then use some file manager.
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He should have no problem downloading the file and placing on root of the /sdcard and install like any other .apk (unless he's deleted his file manager also!).
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Set the right permissions otherwise even after placing app into system it will not work.
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For reference, my Performance Manager's location is /system/app/PerformanceManager.apk and the permissions are rw-r--r-- which is chmod 644
Thanks every one for your replies you people are really helpful
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If you can give me a step by step guide then it would be very helpful
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Easiest way is to download the file to your computer, then connect your phone in usb mass storage mode to your computer, copy the .apk file you downloaded to your sdcard (which might show up as D: or E: in your PC), disconnect phone from computer, on phone use the "Files" file manager, go to "sd card", locate the .apk and tap on it to install. (Unknown sources should be ticked in your Settings > Applications)
Delete previous performance Manager that you have copied to system/app folder
Extract the attachment then copy both files to system/app without renaming or modifying them
Now to set the permission press and hold both files one after other for 3 seconds a window will appear in that select permission .
Now set permission as I have attached a Image.
People please help me I copied the apk and odex file and I have set the permissions but its not helping
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Please help me
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shaurya19 said:
Please help me
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For future reference just copying files to system/app never works. You ALWAYS have to push them with adb. Do you have adb set up on your computer?
If you must use root explorer, you need to copy the files first to the /system folder, and change the permissions to rw-r--r--.. Then "multi-select" both files and "MOVE" (do not copy) them to the /system/app folder, then reboot immediately. If you can go into recovery mode (with bootstrap or cwm on boot feature), then wipe dalvik and cache partition - if not, it may act up.. and it may not.. I have done this countless times with no issues (unless I was sloppy and forgot to rename or change permissions).
It's not the best method - farshad525hou is right, adb is cleaner.. but it can/does work
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If you must use root explorer, you need to copy the files first to the /system folder, and change the permissions to rw-r--r--.. Then "multi-select" both files and "MOVE" (do not copy) them to the /system/app folder, then reboot immediately. If you can go into recovery mode (with bootstrap or cwm on boot feature), then wipe dalvik and cache partition - if not, it may act up.. and it may not.. I have done this countless times with no issues (unless I was sloppy and forgot to rename or change permissions).
It's not the best method - farshad525hou is right, adb is cleaner.. but it can/does work
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Using root explorer never worked for me...
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farshad525hou said:
Using root explorer never worked for me...
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Yea, I know some folks are opposed to it and/or can't get it to work properly, but I've doing it for quite some time and never ran into a problem - unless I don't do something right. But, come to think of it, I am usually overwriting old files when pushing with root explorer, not placing new ones - I wonder if that may have something to do with it..?
But, I am all for adb - it's an excellent tool that everyone who wants to mod needs to get familiar with.
I suppose we are getting off topic, but this would make a good discussion thread somewhere...
EDIT: just checked, I guess I'm not alone after all!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412729 - the key steps are to set permissions (which can't be done on the sdcard) and MOVE to /system/app (or where ever)
Where can i get abd?
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farshad525hou said:
For future reference just copying files to system/app never works. You ALWAYS have to push them with adb. Do you have adb set up on your computer?
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I got adb but should i adb install the file that kousik has posted or should i push both the odex and apk files posted by prasannapmv?
Whenever i type adb remount it says that it is not allowed and when i try to adb install it gives an error
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shaurya19 said:
I got adb but should i adb install the file that kousik has posted or should i push both the odex and apk files posted by prasannapmv?
Whenever i type adb remount it says that it is not allowed and when i try to adb install it gives an error
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Just do adb install xx.xx.xx.apk there is no need to remount (or odex file). What is the error message do you get when you tried adb install? If it says already installed, then go to settings -> applications -> all and uninstall the same, and try adb install again.
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Just do adb install xx.xx.xx.apk there is no need to remount (or odex file). What is the error message do you get when you tried adb install? If it says already installed, then go to settings -> applications -> all and uninstall the same, and try adb install again.
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it says install-failed-dexopt
Hi there!
I have U30GT tablet which unfortunely till now didn't have any custom recovery. Some time I want to flash files to the ROM but due to this limitation I need to copy the files manually (easy job) and set the permission (hard job when there's a lot of files).
So is there any other ways that I can automated the task of copying the files and setting the correct permission without using custom recovery?
Many thanks!
Have you tried using a script or bat file to copy and set permissions through adb from your desktop?
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I.M.famous XMAN said:
Have you tried using a script or bat file to copy and set permissions through adb from your desktop?
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Thanks. But I don't know how to do a script or bat file to be used with adb. Can you write up some guide for it?
I'll see what I can do. No garruntees. But another option is to push the files through adb then use v6 supercharger to fix emissions. Idk. Let me see if I can Whip something up for you.
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package can be flashed through stock recovery but they are needed to be signed properly with the manufacturer's key
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
package can be flashed through stock recovery but they are needed to be signed properly with the manufacturer's key
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Thanks but I wanna copy files for some tweaks only.
Well I found 1 solution, that is to manually copy the files than use ROM Manager app to fix permission. Also found thread here in XDA about using .bat file to automated the push and set permission but as I very lacking in knowledge in using command, I'll stick to Root Explorer + ROM Manager combo.
you can root device,cat stock recovery.img,and then compile cwm recovery.
Check this website someone is working on getting CLOCKWORK recovery on U30GT
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?1396-Cube-U30GT-H-JB-Finless-1-4-ClockWork-BETA1
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I'm having trouble using adb on my mac. when i type ./adb it just says no such file or directory. Please help. I have tried a few guides to.
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jeffcojake said:
I'm having trouble using adb on my mac. when i type ./adb it just says no such file or directory. Please help. I have tried a few guides to.
OS X 10.8.4
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Are you in the right directory ? Do you have adb and fastboot for mac installed ?
Crappyvate said:
Are you in the right directory ? Do you have adb and fastboot for mac installed ?
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Yes I am in the right directory and have fastboot installed.
Why ./? Can't just adb on Mac? Even linux is just adb no ./
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exad said:
Why ./? Can't just adb on Mac? Even linux is just adb no ./
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no, ./ is actually correct on the mac. do you have adb in that directory not just fasboot !
if you type ./adb devices what do you get ?
Crappyvate said:
no, ./ is actually correct on the mac. do you have adb in that directory not just fasboot !
if you type ./adb devices what do you get ?
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Still says no such file or directory . Does ./make it look for a file or something?
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You have to cd (change directory) first. So open terminal than type cd.
Than if i remember right you keep tapping the space bar until you see the adb folder.Once there than run the adb commands.
Yep i'm pretty sure that's right because in Windows you tap the tab key
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jeffcojake said:
Still says no such file or directory . Does ./make it look for a file or something?
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Do you have adb in the directory you are in ??? I'm wiling to help but you need to answer this...
if you don't have adb installed it's pointless, 2 possibilities either you have adb installed but are not currently in the directory where it resides (you then need to navigate to the right directory using the cd command) or you don't and you need to install it and then go to that directory.
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worldwidehustling said:
You have to cd (change directory) first. So open terminal than type cd.
Than if i remember right you keep tapping the space bar until you see the adb folder.Once there than run the adb commands.
Yep i'm pretty sure that's right because in Windows you tap the tab key
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you use the tab button on mac too, but if he doesn't know where adb resides or it's not installed it's pointless...:::banghead:::
Crappyvate said:
Do you have adb in the directory you are in ??? I'm wiling to help but you need to answer this...
if you don't have adb installed it's pointless, 2 possibilities either you have adb installed but are not currently in the directory where it resides (you then need to navigate to the right directory using the cd command) or you don't and you need to install it and then go to that directory.
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you use the tab button on mac too, but if he doesn't know where adb resides or it's not installed it's pointless...:::banghead:::
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No, you don't understand. I have went into the adb folder.. It just won't work.
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jeffcojake said:
No, you don't understand. I have went into the adb folder.. It just won't work.
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I don't know if you have seen this, it may help answer some questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
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ronnie498 said:
I don't know if you have seen this, it may help answer some questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
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Thanks, I will try it when I get back home
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jeffcojake said:
No, you don't understand. I have went into the adb folder.. It just won't work.
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that's just not possible with the error message you get...you either not in the right directory or it's not installed.
Go to the directory where you think adb is and type ls and post the results.
Are you sure your USB debugging is on
Crappyvate said:
that's just not possible with the error message you get...you either not in the right directory or it's not installed.
Go to the directory where you think adb is and type ls and post the results.
Are you sure your USB debugging is on
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Adb_mac. Adb is on. And trust me, I know how to use Adb. It is in the right directory. Even if the phone is unplugged Adb should still be able to work
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He is right though. That error message can only mean it's not in the directory or you typed the name wrong. Are you sure there's not something simple you're overlooking? Sometimes we geeks over think things. I'm not a mac user but that error message is pretty clear.
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He is right though. That error message can only mean it's not in the directory or you typed the name wrong. Are you sure there's not something simple you're overlooking? Sometimes we geeks over think things. I'm not a mac user but that error message is pretty clear.
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I can post a pic of the folder. It has adb
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Well, ladies and gentlemen: here is the answer.... If you rename a file from adb to adb_mac then in order to execute/run it you need to type ./adb_mac voilà....
mystery solved....
"know how to use adb" but not how to read a file name in a directory ::banghead::
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Crappyvate said:
Well, ladies and gentlemen: here is the answer.... If you rename a file from adb to adb_mac then in order to execute/run it you need to type ./adb_mac voilà....
mystery solved....
"know how to use adb" but not how to read a file name in a directory ::banghead::
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The file in the folder is just adb though.... Not adb_mac
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jeffcojake said:
The file in the folder is just adb though.... Not adb_mac
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As Redpoint said if you want help you need to try to follow instructions. you posted adb_mac after i asked you to perform an "ls"in your directory so that made sense as far as getting a "no such file or directory" error if you execute by doing ./adb. Either it's not there, it's corrupted,there is typo or wrong directory, that's the only time you will get this error maybe you just want to try re-installing adb in your directory of choice.
go to directory where adb reside type "ls" and post a screenshot