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Guide to Rooting 32B Magic on a Mac

Having had to do quite a bit of digging around to work out how to root using an Intel Mac I decided to summarise what I did for the benefit of others. It may well have unnecessary steps or lack full explanation as I don't fully understand Terminal / command line.
I have a Vodafone Magic (32B), SPL 1.33.0004
It was running 1.6 prior to this and I didn't downgrade it to 1.5 first. The following steps are the only ones I needed to do.
As a new user here I'm not allowed to post links but you can google for the 2 external pages I've referenced.
I used a modified version of the "wiki.cyanogenmod full update guide MT3G" to reflect what to do on the Mac.
Scroll to "Non-TMobile 32B Magics"
Follow initial instructions Prep 1-6 but use the eMagi "How to setup ADB" tutorial for the Android SDK in step 1 of the prep.
Notes for Neoblade's ADB tutorial on eMagi:
Once you have done this bit
"Click on Install Selected, Accept All then Install"
you can skip most of the rest.
The Mac version does not need .exe and .dll files moved, nor does it need extra drivers to be installed.
Instead open the Terminal application, type "cd(then a space)" then drag-and-drop the Tools folder from the android-sdk-mac_86 folder into the Terminal window after the "cd " you have just typed.Then press Enter.
You are then down at the "Type in ADB Devices" line of the Tutorial.
Instead Type in "./adb devices" (dot forwards slash adb devices) and Enter and your device should be listed as per the Tutorial.
For Prep step 2 you will need to download "fastboot-mac" from the linked site. ( I placed it inside my android-sdk-mac_86/tools folder, which is on my desktop)
You then follow the Installation section of the wiki article, but the command line instructions have to be changed for Terminal as follows:
For "cd C:\android-sdk\tools"
Type "cd /Users/xxx/Desktop/android-sdk-mac_86/tools" (Where xxx is your Username, and the android-sdk-mac_86 folder is on the desktop. Note the space after the cd)
(or just type "cd(space)" and drag and drop the tools folder as per previously)
For "fastboot boot C:\recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.5.2G.img"
Type "./fastboot-mac boot recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.6.2G.img"
For "adb devices"
Type "./adb devices"
For "adb push C:\recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.5.2G.img /sdcard/RA152G.img"
Type "./adb push recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.6.2G.img /sd-card/recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.6.2G.img"
For "adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/RA152G.img"
Type "./adb shell flash_image recovery /sd-card/recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.6.2G.img"
... and that should be that. It worked for me!
I must stress I have not worked this out through prior knowledge of command line etc so it would be at your own risk. However I have a rooted Magic now. Thanks to Neoblade for simplifying the process.
I couldn't find a start-to-finish Mac tutorial so hopefully this will be helpful.

I'm a little confused, cuz I never had a problem rooting on a mac, since I'd simply download the OSX SDK from the android site and use fastboot-mac.
So not exactly sure how helpful your first post here will be (especially for people who could have just searched the forum for earlier help). Course you could also just copy fastboot (renamed from fastboot-mac) and adb into /usr/bin and not have to worry bout ./

[GUIDE] Easy and simple adb and fastboot setup for newbies (Windows only)

Linux users please go HERE (thanks to bloodychaos)​Similar guides can be found on other devices subforums around but I can see that a lot of new users in our forum are not familiar with the setup and use of this commands.
All the instructions and installation files can be found on the Android Developers webpage, but for basic commands it is not necessary to download the whole SDK (which requires the JDK as well) to follow installation and the resources download process.
*Important: to use the adb/fastboot commands you have to enable USB Debugging in your phone Settings -> Applications -> Development menu*
To have working adb and fastboot system wide for basic commands just follow the steps below:
UPDATE: Not necessary for Windows 7 is installng adb drivers automatically after plugging the device and fastboot ones after rebooting the connected device to bootloader. To get the HTC USB Drivers on different Windows version download and install HTC Sync (If you do not need the Sync application itself you can uninstall it but the drivers will remain on your system).
*According to post #5 in this thread in some cases may be necessary to temporary disable your antivirus software during the installation of HTC Sync. Thanks @mimirom*
Download the zip archive or the attached file below
Extract the archive on your C: drive. You will have C:\android-tools folder
Adding to the System Path globally to use the command without browsing to the containing folder
Method 1 (via GUI):
Go to My Computer icon -> right click and select Properties.
On the left side of the opened screen select Advanced system settings.
(Or Start -> Search -> type sysdm.cpl -> Enter, browse to the Advanced tab)
Look down on the opened menu and select Environment Variables.
In the lower half are listed the System Variables.
Scroll to find "Path" variable, select it and click Edit...
On the Edit window in the Variable value field go to the end of the line (do not delete it!) and add without any intervals (spaces):
Code:
;C:\android-tools
do not forget the semicolon symbol (;)!
Click Ok 3 times.
Method 2 (via Command prompt):
Go to Start and in the Search box type cmd, right click and Run as Administrator
Type
Code:
setx path /m "%PATH%;C:\android-tools"
and hit Enter. Close the cmd window
fonpacific said:
By the way, I noticed that it doesn't work for me (windows 7 professional) unless i end the path of adb with "\", for example: ;C:\android-tools\ and not ;C:\android-tools as in your guide.
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Method 3:
bonesy said:
Just a tip, if you put the Adb and fastboot files in C:/windows/system32 (32bit) or in C/windows/sysWOW64 (64bit) you can just use them from any command prompt window
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To check is it working properly open Command Prompt (Start -> Search -> type cmd -> Enter) and type adb
If everything is configured properly this should list you the Android Debug Bridge version and the available commands.
*HINT*: To use adb or fastboot with files in the Command prompt you have to navigate to the folder containing the file first (using the cd command) e.g. "D:\Downloads\Android" and then to execute the command.
Example:
Start -> type cmd in the Search box, then Enter. You will see
C:\Users\with blinking cursor
If your file is on another drive like the example type "d:" (without the quotes), or other drive letter to go to the relevant drive. Skip this if the file is on C: drive. Then type:
cd D:\Downloads\Android to go to the "D:\Downloads\Android" folder. If your path contains spaces (intervals) type it in quotes.
The command "cd.." brings you one folder back

Good Idea!
Have put a link to this within the GUIDES section of [INDEX][22 SEP 11] ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS/GUIDES/etc
I believe that the guide would be more useful if you put in a link to a URL for the HTC Drivers and moved the advice about enabling USB Debugging to the top!
I can now point people at this guide rather than manually instruct them, Thank's you probably just saved me loads of time and aggravation!

Nice Work, Great Help

Excellent! Exactly what I needed. Thanks for showing us this.

Hi an thank you. Good guide.
I believe one important information is missing in the guide:
Before installing the HTC drivers (or HTC sync) it is necessary to temporarily disable AntiVirus software on Windows machines. If you don't do that, Windows won't recognise your phone. After the installation is finished, enable AntiVirus again.
I got this advice somewhere and it was true for me personally. I'm using Windows 7.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

One more comment:
This is a minor detail but I think it's worth mentioning.
If you are using the HTC Sync installation in order to get the HTC drivers only, you actually don't need to install and immediately uninstall HTC Sync itself.
The Sync installer will first install the Desired (pun fully intended ;-) drivers and the it will stop. Next it's going to ask you if you want to proceed with the installation of HTC Sync. At that point you hit cancel and you're done. No Sync, just the drivers.

mimirom said:
One more comment:
This is a minor detail but I think it's worth mentioning.
If you are using the HTC Sync installation in order to get the HTC drivers only, you actually don't need to install and immediately uninstall HTC Sync itself.
The Sync installer will first install the Desired (pun fully intended ;-) drivers and the it will stop. Next it's going to ask you if you want to proceed with the installation of HTC Sync. At that point you hit cancel and you're done. No Sync, just the drivers.
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It's very useful, Thanks!!

Doing all this the phone has to be turned off, on, or power button and volume down?

Desire S said:
Doing all this the phone has to be turned off, on, or power button and volume down?
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You do not need a phone for this guide It is setup for PC

Just a tip, if you put the Adb and fastboot files in C:/windows/system32 (32bit) or in C/windows/sysWOW64 (64bit) you can just use them from any command prompt window

bonesy said:
Just a tip, if you put the Adb and fastboot files in C:/windows/system32 (32bit) or in C/windows/sysWOW64 (64bit) you can just use them from any command prompt window
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This is exactly the purpose of point 4 of the guide (global path setup)

Just trying to give another idea mate, I used to set up all the SDK and make a global path but now just drop them in those folders when i reinstal indows

bonesy said:
Just trying to give another idea mate, I used to set up all the SDK and make a global path but now just drop them in those folders when i reinstal indows
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Agree, added to the first post.
Sent from my Desire S using Tapatalk

Instructions for Linux users???

jamsh said:
Instructions for Linux users???
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On my Linux system I have installed Java and the whole Android SDK and the set the path of course. If you are a Linux user you should know how to do this. Also there are guides for other devices that are basically the same

amidabuddha said:
Similar guides can be found on other devices subforums around but I can see that a lot of new users in our forum are not familiar with the setup and use of this commands.
All the instructions and installation files can be found on the Android Developers webpage, but for basic commands it is not necessary to download the whole SDK (which requires the JDK as well) to follow installation and the resources download process.
*Important: to use the adb/fastboot commands you have to enable USB Debugging in your phone Settings -> Applications -> Development menu*
To have working adb and fastboot system wide for basic commands just follow the steps below:
To get the HTC USB Drivers download and install HTC Sync (If you do not need the Sync application itself you can uninstall it but the drivers will remain on your system).
*According to post #5 in this thread in some cases may be necessary to temporary disable your antivirus software during the installation of HTC Sync. Thanks @mimirom*
Download the zip archive (Mirror @MediaFire) or the attached file below
Extract the archive on your C: drive. You will have C:\android-tools folder
Adding to the System Path globally to use the command without browsing to the containing folder
Method 1 (via GUI):
Go to My Computer icon -> right click and select Properties.
On the left side of the opened screen select Advanced system settings.
(Or Start -> Search -> type sysdm.cpl -> Enter, browse to the Advanced tab)
Look down on the opened menu and select Environment Variables.
In the lower half are listed the System Variables.
Scroll to find "Path" variable, select it and click Edit...
On the Edit window in the Variable value field go to the end of the line (do not delete it!) and add without any intervals (spaces):
Code:
;C:\android-tools
do not forget the semicolon symbol (;)!
Click Ok 3 times.
Method 2 (via Command prompt):
Go to Start and in the Search box type cmd, right click and Run as Administrator
Type
Code:
setx path /m "%PATH%;C:\android-tools"
and hit Enter. Close the cmd window
Method 3:
To check is it working properly open Command Prompt (Start -> Search -> type cmd -> Enter) and type adb
If everything is configured properly this should list you the Android Debug Bridge version and the available commands.
*HINT*: To use adb or fastboot with files in the Command prompt you have to navigate to the folder containing the file first (using the cd command) e.g. "D:\Downloads\Android" and then to execute the command.
Example:
Start -> type cmd in the Search box, then Enter. You will see
C:\Users\with blinking cursor
If your file is on another drive like the example type "d:" (without the quotes), or other drive letter to go to the relevant drive. Skip this if the file is on C: drive. Then type:
cd D:\Downloads\Android to go to the "D:\Downloads\Android" folder. If your path contains spaces (intervals) type it in quotes.
The command "cd.." brings you one folder back
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Nice work mate

Thanks a lot for the guide, dude!
By the way, I noticed that it doesn't work for me (windows 7 professional) unless i end the path of adb with "\", for example: ;C:\android-tools\ and not ;C:\android-tools as in your guide.
Hope it helps!

jamsh said:
Instructions for Linux users???
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OP edited - there is a link to a guide for Linux users
fonpacific said:
Thanks a lot for the guide, dude!
By the way, I noticed that it doesn't work for me (windows 7 professional) unless i end the path of adb with "\", for example: ;C:\android-tools\ and not ;C:\android-tools as in your guide.
Hope it helps!
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Thank you for the remark, I hope it will help the users with the same problem

Hey Guys, I need help!
after an installation of adb all I get is error:device not found
i entered a code adb shell and hit enter, than i entered
dmesg | grep mmc0, since you cannot put two lines of code at once (I'm a rookie)..
where did I put it wrong?
I can get to recovery of my device, but I get error like:
/I]E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
I made revolutionary S-OFF..
Thanx for a help!
Rocks

You have to enable USB debugging in the settings.
And while in recovery it should work too
Sent from my HTC Desire S

[Q] LG Thrill 4G new ROM Help

I have a LG Thrill 4G. I rooted the phone using superonelick, root checker says it is rooted. Downloaded ROM Manger and flashed clockworkmod. I cannot click boot into recovery, it just restarts the phone. I have tried to reboot into recovery by pressing 3d button, down volume, and power and it boots me into the android recovery but not clockworkmod, so I can not find anyway in to download the new rom from the zip file. Has had any other people had trouble with this? I have spent over 2 days searching the internet but I cannot find any similar problems, is there anyway to get into the recovery mode to install the new ROM without it just restarting the phone?

LG Thrill 4G ClockworkMod Installation (correct method)
1) You need to have ROOT access at the least (see link below)
It will also be good to have ADB (and hence LG Thrill drivers) installed properly
http://forum.pandaapp.com/thread/2/11/20110919/4e77f603d22632913-1.html
2) Get the recovery image from here and keep it on your PC in a folder accessible by ADB.
OR (if no ADB then) directly put it on your LG Thrill SDCard root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257588
4) If you have ADB then follow the instructions in the first link above to push the recovery image to your phone.
OR
if no ADB then open Terminal Emulator (install it from Market) and type su and click allow if the prompt comes up
5) Now you can follow instructions in the first link (far above) again, starting from the 'dd if=...' step. But instead of rebooting you could just power off
6) Clockwork recovery should now be flashed. To enter recovery, keep the 3D button, Vol-down and Power button pressed until you see the LG logo

Thank you for getting back with me. I tried to follow these steps and when I am in the Terminal Emulator and type adb push recovery.img /data it comes back with adb: not found. I have redownloaded the recovery file that you have attached to the SD card, same error, and then I tried to copy to the phone itself and same error. I can do any of the other prompts for the emulator but nothing that has to do with the recovery file it will not work. I am guessing maybe this is the problem because if it cannot find the recovery file, I cant do much of anything else. Do you have any suggestions of why the file still cannot be found on my phone?

connect adb through tcp
Try this:
1. If you are using terminal emulator to access adb then try downloading the app called remote adb. This tool will allow you to connect your device via tcp. Take note of the ip adress and port number. Usually the default port is fine.
2. Now open sshdroid, connectbot, terminal emulator and start an ssh session with the adb shell. You must have the correct public ip and port entered in to access the adb via tcp.
3. Once you have made the ssh connection between what ever emulator you are using and remote adb, start a shell as su.
4. Type the commands mentioned earlier.
This should let you run the whole thing from within your phone.
Alternatively...
1. start remote adb on your device.
2. start a terminal or cmd prompt on your cpu.
3. cd to androidSDK\platform-tools
4. type ---> adb start-server
The server then sets up connections to all running emulator/device instances. It locates emulator/device instances by scanning odd-numbered ports in the range 5555 to 5585, the range used by emulators/devices. Where the server finds an adb daemon, it sets up a connection to that port.
Note that each emulator/device instance acquires a pair of sequential ports — an even-numbered port for console connections and an odd-numbered port for adb connections. For example:
Emulator 1, console: 5554
Emulator 1, adb: 5555
Emulator 2, console: 5556
Emulator 2, adb: 5557 ...
As shown, the emulator instance connected to adb on port 5555 is the same as the instance whose console listens on port 5554.
Once the server has set up connections to all emulator instances, you can use adb commands to control and access those instances. Because the server manages connections to emulator/device instances and handles commands from multiple adb clients, you can control any emulator/device instance from any client (or from a script).
5. type --> adb forward tcp:5554 tcp:5555
5. type ---> adb devices. In response, adb prints this status information for your device. If there is no emulator/device running, adb returns no device, and you have not made a tcp connection.
6. Take note of the serial number listed. You will use it later to direct commands to device.
7. Type --> adb shell
8. Type --> su
9. Use commands from other post to achieve whatever you need.
10. once finished with shell, type --> exit twice to leave the shell
11. Finally, type --> adb server-kill
Hope that helps. Seems like you were having issues making the connection from device to adb, so that is what I focused on. If I can help anymore, just ask. We are all continually learning and the only stupid question is the one never asked.
B^)

[S-Off] and Device Offline for PJ831000

This was answered a little bit in the S-Off thread and I would like to post it for everyone that has the PJ8310000 device and they are running into device "offline" when using adb devices. This is for Windows 8 only. I had the same problem in OSX, but I believe the solution is the same. I cannot post in the thread in the developer section yet, that is why this is here.
First, if you can't see your device in your device manager, make sure you have the latest HTC Device drivers installed or install the latest version of HTC Sync. This is very important for Windows 8.
Second, you will need to download and install the latest Android SDK. Just "Download From Other Platforms" and choose the appropriate SDK installation. You will need to run the SDK Manager.exe to install the latest tools. Note: ADB and Fastboot have been moved from the "tools" folder to "platform-tools".
Make sure your phone is in debugging mode by going into the Developer Options and choosing "Android debugging."
Find your SDK installation and make sure you are under "platform-tools" folder. You can ctrl-shift-right click on that folder to open a command prompt at that folder location. Saves you time.
Type in the command prompt:
Code:
adb devices
Your device should be listed and probably says Offline. This is normal. Take a look at your phone, you should get a prompt on your phone asking you if you trust the device that is trying to connect to it (this should be your computer). Allow it.
Type in the command prompt:
Code:
adb devices
This time, your device should be listed with the word "device" instead of offline.
To restart the daemon, type the following separately:
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
This is the best I can do for everyone and it solved my problems with no further issues. I am not an expert and this is the only solution that has worked for me.

Thanks, this worked for me.

I did this in Windows 7 SP1 no problem. All I had to so was get the latest Android SDK and replace all the adb/fastboot files I already had and it worked no problems.
If you get permission denied when doing the last "adb shell" command, get adbd insecure from the forums here and run debugging mode insecurely from there.
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app

Desertman123 said:
If you get permission denied when doing the last "adb shell" command, get adbd insecure from the forums here and run debugging mode insecurely from there.
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I had this problem because SU was only allowing apps in CM10.1 (4.2.1). I found the solution by enabling the Dev Options via multiple clicks on the Build number until dev options was enabled, then changed Root access to Apps adn ADB.
FYI for anyone else that gets lost like I was.

ok so i can s-off now?

yes get some, 9 steps to s0ff

Ponarona said:
ok so i can s-off now?
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Yes, you can use the HTC One XL link in the S-Off thread with no issues. I made this to help people with Win8 and trying to get their phones to appear properly in their device manager and to list it under adb devices.

If you get device offline, my issue, I was running android 4.2.2 but had an outdated adb. Just update adb if you still have problems

I know this is exceedingly random, but if you run a mac and can't see your device in adb, and in the past you tried sharing your phone internet with your mac via usb try running this:
sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/EasyTetherUSBEthernet.kext
./adb kill-server
I need to do that before every adb session.
I'd be amazed someone actually has those conditions, but hey, it might help someone.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

Computer Setup for executing fastboot commands

Credits : XDA developers
This is not my work I just make all of them at one place
Procedure for making your computer ready for executing fastboot commands
1 ) Install ADB drivers in windows using below link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZ2pZLne6TV9YJLmS9P_EAteuAZn_BPs/view?usp=drivesdk
2) Download platform tools below link for windows :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HUAUNJnlOKUJCxSqVxNVRagV4XBGe-2Q/view?usp=drivesdk
linux and mac users download platform tools from this link :
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
2 ) extract it
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‎3) whenever you want use fastboot commands
Goto platform tools and paste required file in platform tools folder
4) then from platform tools folder open Power shell or command prompt using (shift + right click ) in empty space
Then it will open command promt then you can execute fastboot commands
That's it now your computer can be used for executing fastboot commands

On Linux, you can type "whereis adb" to find the location, and then "sudo cp adb fastboot location(usually /usr/bin)", to replace it and use it system wide. Afterwards, always check "adb version", to make sure you did it right.
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Harris P said:
On Linux, you can type "whereis adb" to find the location, and then "sudo cp adb fastboot location(usually /usr/bin)", to replace it and use it system wide. Afterwards, always check "adb version", to make sure you did it right.
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Thanks for the information
I only know about windows OS

Easier method for installing adb and fastboot in Ubuntu
For those running recent Ubuntu versions or distributions based on them, there are packages for adb and fastboot available in the default repositories. To install them, execute this command in the terminal:
Code:
sudo apt install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
Addendum: This works on all Ubuntu versions from 16.04 and beyond. I haven't tested this on the 14.10, 15.04, and 15.10 releases. However, I can confirm that this doesn't work on 14.04 and below.