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My PC crashed on me and its so old I dont think I want to repair it. I have a powermac G4 so I cant even download heimdall because its only for intel based Macs. Ive quickly learned the ins and outs of flashing. I couldnt tell you the last time I bricked my cappy but now that I dont really have an option to recover I dont really want to take any chances. Is there a third option incase **** happens? I really dont want to get a new computer because my G4 is fast enough for the websurfing I do.
Phone a friend?
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Phone a friend?
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Smallsmx3 said:
My PC crashed on me and its so old I dont think I want to repair it. I have a powermac G4 so I cant even download heimdall because its only for intel based Macs. Ive quickly learned the ins and outs of flashing. I couldnt tell you the last time I bricked my cappy but now that I dont really have an option to recover I dont really want to take any chances. Is there a third option incase **** happens? I really dont want to get a new computer because my G4 is fast enough for the websurfing I do.
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I don't have access to a PPC Mac so I haven't had a chance to test this. However I did attempt to develop Heimdall with support for PPC Macs.
You'll have to download the source package and make the following modifications:
In OutboundPacket.h after line 22:
#define OUTBOUNDPACKET_H
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Add the line:
#define PPC
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#define INBOUNDPACKET_H
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Add the same line:
#define PPC
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Then follow the instructions to compile (don't forget you need the libusb-1.0 SDK) and run Heimdall as usual you should hopefully be able to get Heimdall running on your G4.
Wow thanks! Unfortunately I have no experienc in programming but ill see what I can do
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Well I can add the lines to both files but have no idea how to compile everything. I know you left instructions but it looks like jibberish to me....lol
Smallsmx3 said:
Well I can add the lines to both files but have no idea how to compile everything. I know you left instructions but it looks like jibberish to me....lol
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Yeah. If you have no experience whatsoever compiling software then this might be a bit of a stretch.
First you need to install all the build tools. Whilst all of XCode technically isn't necessary, it's easiest if you just install the whole of XCode using the installer. XCode is probably included on your original OS X disk but if not you can download it for free from Apple's website.
Once you've installed XCode you need to install libusb 1.0.8 (http://www.libusb.org/). Then you need to get the Heimdall intel binaries and follow the instructions to install them. The intel binaries obviously won't work but it also makes some other changes which are required.
Then you need to use terminal to navigate (i.e cd) to the directory where you extracted the Heimdall source code. Once there you need to type:
config
make
sudo make install
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If it complains on the first step, then type the following and retry:
sudo chmod 755 config
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If you need more help it would be good if you could post in the Galaxy S Heimdall thread so other users can easily find and benefit from the answers I give.
Couldnt he setup a virtualbox with windows XP on it... and then Odin will start working again?
avgjoegeek said:
Couldnt he setup a virtualbox with windows XP on it... and then Odin will start working again?
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Assuming Smallsmx3 doesn't mind running a virtual machine, then that is indeed a very good point It might work out to be simpler in this particular circumstance.
I have tried to run virtualbox and im positive its for only intel macs. Guest pc is my only option but I think I would have to buy the software and Im not 100% sure that I could even get odin working through guest pc. I really appreciate the help.
Earlier today I decided I wanted to try Gingerbread through the Android Emulator. It required several updates and the SDK was update to v8. It seems that v8 does not contain adb.exe. For anyone who will be working on their phone using adb, this is obviously a problem.
I've provided v7 below for those that need it.
Android SDK v7
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Earlier today I decided I wanted to try Gingerbread through the Android Emulator. It required several updates and the SDK was update to v8. It seems that v8 does not contain adb.exe. For anyone who will be working on their phone using adb, this is obviously a problem.
I've provided v7 below for those that need it.
Android SDK v7
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It does have it, but moved to a new folder. Please read the documentation provided with it.
They changed the location of adb. It's now under /platform-tools
I see... Well, nevermind then.
xDragod said:
I see... Well, nevermind then.
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Good looking out none the less.
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Good looking out none the less.
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Yeah.. I was kinda scared. I messed with Gingerbread, then started messing with my phone. Had to pull build.prop through android commander and it said ADB wasn't working. I redirected the path and it said not found. ADB wouldn't work in cmd. I was worried others might have the same problem.
that's fresh hero 2.4.....also can u put up sdk 7?
Sparticuz said:
that's fresh hero 2.4.....also can u put up sdk 7?
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Sorry. Link fixed.
I can't find platform tools
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They changed the location of adb. It's now under /platform-tools
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I don't have that folder in the sdk I downloaded from the website. What am I doing wrong??
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I don't have that folder in the sdk I downloaded from the website. What am I doing wrong??
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You need to finish installing. Follow step 4: http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html
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I don't have that folder in the sdk I downloaded from the website. What am I doing wrong??
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you didnt watch my video tutorials
if youre going to use draw9patch download swing worker HERE
you wont be able to run draw9patch without it.
What will this do?This will install CWM recovery on your bootloader unlocked HTC One XL (AT&T, Rogers, Asia, etc.)
DownloadDownload Tool
Who do I thank?
Don't thank me. Thank Paul O'Brien of MoDaCo for creating a usable recovery image.
Ty ;-)
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Is this for windows only?
Justjusten said:
Is this for windows only?
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Yes right now. If someone wants to create a Mac/Linux version, that'd be awesome.
You can manually install by doing the following:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.3.1-evita-modaco.img
fastboot reboot
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Is this for windows only?
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yes
Thank you! Also thank you for the -5 Points, lol guess i got what i deserved
Installed works wonders! Thanks!
too bad recovery doesnt work yet for flashing roms....
hmm install now or wait until its 100% what are the benefits for installing now? wow file is 7.2mb took over 8 minutes to download on my comcast 50MBPS internet!! servers must be getting bogged! lol
Works perfectly... thank you!
We definitely need someone that can do these conversions for mac on board. Hard out here for a mac user. LOL
dscottjr81 said:
We definitely need someone that can do these conversions for mac on board. Hard out here for a mac user. LOL
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Question, if you run virtualized windows in your mac, can you run adb commands and scripts just like it were a PC?
dscottjr81 said:
We definitely need someone that can do these conversions for mac on board. Hard out here for a mac user. LOL
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Or the mac users can make a dual boot and use windows lol ....*runs and hides*
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dscottjr81 said:
We definitely need someone that can do these conversions for mac on board. Hard out here for a mac user. LOL
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It's no harder than for the linux crowd. If you're familiar with Terminal, then adb commands should be second-nature.
That being said, if you look at the contents of the install.bat, you can see which commands are being run. Use those same commands from Terminal on your Mac, assuming you've already setup the Android SDK tools (adb and fastboot).
Here's where you get the Mac SDK: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
You needn't worry about setting up the Eclipse plugin or anything like that. Once you unpack the zip, you should find an "android" binary, which when run, will launch the SDK Manager. From there you select the Android SDK Tools. That will install adb. Select Android SDK Platform Tools and that should install fastboot.
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We definitely need someone that can do these conversions for mac on board. Hard out here for a mac user. LOL
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Hey stop giving us a bad name, crack that .bat open and show the world your ADB terminal skills.
About to do the same myself.
hey i keep getting remote: signature verify fail. anyone else have this issue, is there a solution for it?
Thanks as usual ! Worked great
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hey i keep getting remote: signature verify fail. anyone else have this issue, is there a solution for it?
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Your device is not bootloader unlocked. Please read the instructions.
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Your device is not bootloader unlocked. Please read the instructions.
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lol whoops sorry, up and running, need me some CM9!!!
Does this give you the ability to nandroid now?
Hey guys,
About two years ago when the Droid X came out, I came out with a one click root app for it that was pretty popular. Since I have the Galaxy S3 now and wanted to root me phone, I decided to make it ridiculously easy for people.
Credit goes to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875914
I simply packaged it up into a Qt app. I will be releasing it on Linux tomorrow and if I can somehow get a Mac (or someone has one) that wants to compile the Qt app for Mac, we can have it working on all 3 main operating systems.
Here's the download: http://www.mediafire.com/?g4mfv432lzk2pj0
And some screenshots to go along with it: http://imgur.com/a/7Eq48
Enjoy!!! I will update with the Linux version tomorrow
- Sil3ntKi11
Very nice!
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Shouldn't this be in the dev section?
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Shouldn't this be in the dev section?
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It could be but here is the problem i see...
all current root methods that work for ics will no longer work for jellybean. so when the jb ota drops this will be kind of null and void. not saying you couldnt odin back to a ics build then root and upgrade back to jellybeans, but thats alot of extra steps. the best method imo is to odin mr.robinson's pre rooted stock j1 update.
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It could be but here is the problem i see...
all current root methods that work for ics will no longer work for jellybean. so when the jb ota drops this will be kind of null and void. not saying you couldnt odin back to a ics build then root and upgrade back to jellybeans, but thats alot of extra steps. the best method imo is to odin mr.robinson's pre rooted stock j1 update.
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Yeah, I know that. But within a few days a new method will be up and I will update it! If someone finds it useful, then great! When the 4.1 root method (non-odin) is out, then I will put that up!
But yeah, most people after updating won't need this
Will this raise the flash counter?
I can compile the qt app on Mac if you get me the source.
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alquimista said:
I can compile the qt app on Mac if you get me the source.
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Here's the source attached. Also, if you could send me a link to a copy of adb for mac (just the executable) that would be awesome!
ahfu25 said:
Will this raise the flash counter?
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To be completely honest I am not sure. I have no triangle on my phone. If it does, you can use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
To reset your counter I believe. Does someone else want to weigh in on this?
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Here's the source attached. Also, if you could send me a link to a copy of adb for mac (just the executable) that would be awesome!
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Here are the most useful binaries from the Android SDK for Mac. Included in tarball:
aapt
adb
aidl
dexdump
dx
I'll try and get the Mac qt build up later tonight.
Ta,
ALQI
I'm having problems compiling on my laptop.
I keep getting the error that my version of OS X isn't supported. I'm on 10.7.4, should I be on 10.6 or something?
Anyway, I have an app built, but the bundle doesn't look right. It doesn't contain any of the root tools, and the main executable is way too small.
I don't want to post it here, cause I doubt its functional.
It looks nice though!
alquimista said:
I'm having problems compiling on my laptop.
I keep getting the error that my version of OS X isn't supported. I'm on 10.7.4, should I be on 10.6 or something?
Anyway, I have an app built, but the bundle doesn't look right. It doesn't contain any of the root tools, and the main executable is way too small.
I don't want to post it here, cause I doubt its functional.
It looks nice though!
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Hey! Thanks for trying! So I used Qt version 4.8.3, the open source SDK. You need three libraries to run the app, QtCore4, QtGui4, and QtWebKit4. They have to be in the same folder as the executable if Qt isn't in your Path. The root tools are in there, "debugfs", "debugfsinput" and "su" and "Superuser.apk". I didn't include the Mac adb tool, as I couldn't get it. That should be named adbmac and be put in the tools/ folder of where the executable lies.
I have changed the source to make this customizable for anyone's root methods, if you look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000988
Here is cleaner source attached, basically the same. So, in order to get this work:
Build the code
Find the folder it was built into (please use release, not debug)
In that folder, find the executable. This is the main folder
Copy the /root, /tools, /html, /device folders that are in the zip into the main directory where the executable is.
Copy your OSX's adb into /tools and rename it adbmac
Make sure Qt is in the PATH variable, if not you need
QtCore4, QtGui4, and QtWebKit4 in the same folder as the executable
For others to use it, they need those libraries in there, or else they will need to have Qt installed
You can statically link the libraries if you so desire but I didn't want to deal with that.
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Hey! Thanks for trying! So I used Qt version 4.8.3, the open source SDK. You need three libraries to run the app, QtCore4, QtGui4, and QtWebKit4. They have to be in the same folder as the executable if Qt isn't in your Path. The root tools are in there, "debugfs", "debugfsinput" and "su" and "Superuser.apk". I didn't include the Mac adb tool, as I couldn't get it. That should be named adbmac and be put in the tools/ folder of where the executable lies.
I have changed the source to make this customizable for anyone's root methods, if you look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000988
Here is cleaner source attached, basically the same. So, in order to get this work:
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Ah, that's my problem. I'm still on Qt 4.7 cause the QtADB tool requires the 4.7 libraries. I can update to 4.8 , but it will take a while cause Macs are dumber than Linux.
Question, can't we roll the libraries into the app itself? I know Avid MediaComposer 6 and up have Qt pretty much rolled into the app to run all of the GUI, they even use some python to run some of the GUI for them (its crap for code but its better than FCP X). I'll look into it while I'm waiting for Qt 4.8 to download and install.
I'll keep you updated.
Ta,
ALQI
tplawi then
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Ah, that's my problem. I'm still on Qt 4.7 cause the QtADB tool requires the 4.7 libraries. I can update to 4.8 , but it will take a while cause Macs are dumber than Linux.
Question, can't we roll the libraries into the app itself? I know Avid MediaComposer 6 and up have Qt pretty much rolled into the app to run all of the GUI, they even use some python to run some of the GUI for them (its crap for code but its better than FCP X). I'll look into it while I'm waiting for Qt 4.8 to download and install.
I'll keep you updated.
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ALQI
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Hey! Thanks for the effort. So I actually got a VMWare image of Mac OSX Lion going on my machine and got it to compile. What you are referring to is called static linking and can definitely be done, I just have to compile from source with the -static argument. I'm trying to decide if I should not use WebKit for my GUI as that is the only library that is quite large. I'm going to compile it statically and see how big it is. I might put this up on a private GitHub repo if you want to help work on it.
My idea is that this can be used by anyone to make other root packages. If you noticed in the other thread I sent you, I basically have a very simple custom batch language for them to create for the root method and the rest is taken care by the program. This way it won't discourage people and we can have a one click root truly. Let me know if you want to help me improve it!
Okay this is REALLY freakin' irritating!!
I have been itching to cook up my own ROM in the kitchen...BUT I CAN'T EVEN USE IT!
I have tried installing it, multiple times (deleting everything each time to start fresh), and follow all instructions to the "T", and every single time I open Cygwin (after putting in the kitchen and renaming it) and "cd kitchen" enter "./menu", it always comes up saying "Error: The application 'gcc' is not installed - the kitchen will not function properly without it. Ensure you did not miss a step during installation! Refer to the Android Kitchen FAQ...", etc. (I could swear it installed devel > gcc when I installed Cygwin. Even used the Install all option and stuff...)
Checked out the FAQ and everything, but I still can't find it! Everything I try just doesn't work! Can someone please help?? (thank you)
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Thats weird.....u on ubuntu? As far a s i remember i never had to install gcc it was already there....but i could be wrong.
Uninstall gcc. Go get it from official repo, retry. If it doesn't work this is more of a question for ubuntu forums theyll get anything working on a pc.
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Haha, actually I'm using Windows XP Professional. (Though I do have it dual-booted with Zorin OS...)
Yeah and uh...I'm not sure how you would directly uninstall gcc either...
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Wait.....what? Isnt zorin based off ubuntu? Why dont u install android kitchen stuff there?
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killbubble said:
Wait.....what? Isnt zorin based off ubuntu? Why dont u install android kitchen stuff there?
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Well, yes. It is.... I just figured it would be a lot more convenient to do everything on Windows instead.
There are times when it seems like things that were designed for Ubuntu don't really seem to work on the zorin distro. In this case, it probably will. I'm not really sure why I can't effectively connect to my phone though when in Zorin...maybe because there is a Kies for linux? I dunno...
I suppose I could try to install it though.
But anyways, more to the point! If cygwin/android kitchen was designed to also work in Windows XP/Vista/7, then why am I getting this error, and how do I fix it?
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Thats why i use kubuntu. Though i can't answer your question, i do know ubuntu and windows hate each other, getting that stuff to work is gonna probab be a pain.
If zorin has got problems try emulating a small os (so u dont waste too much time) based off linux (lucid puppy linux) and see if that works.
I wouldve thought people would also be modding android stuff directly on windows rather than emulating ubuntu stuff...after all android is open source.
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Thats why i use kubuntu. Though i can't answer your question, i do know ubuntu and windows hate each other, getting that stuff to work is gonna probab be a pain.
If zorin has got problems try emulating a small os (so u dont waste too much time) based off linux (lucid puppy linux) and see if that works.
I wouldve thought people would also be modding android stuff directly on windows rather than emulating ubuntu stuff...after all android is open source.
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Okay. Thanks for your suggestions. I may try and either do it on zorin, or repartition with kubuntu or something.
Too bad I can't do it in Windows...
Yeah, it's dumb that we still can't directly modify Android from Windows and have to use Linux. Well, actually, not as much "dumb" as inconvenient. Linux is free, yet it's different. I think we should be able to do it anywhere due to Android being open source.
Oh well... I don't understand why no-one else is having this problem. They have the guides for it on here (beginner's guides to making ROMs and stuff like that), and it seems as though nobody else has had this problem...or nobody even uses Windows. orz
Hopefully someone else will attempt to answer my question. thanks though. <
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well many developers are also pc fanatics and experiment new oses and grow to like open soyrce/free ones more than windows. many java devs use linux oses. Thats how devs roll. I use c and i like windows so i do it all in windows, but i know the editor/debugging programs are better on ubuntu than those available for windows....still....windows is...too much to shut down at times...
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well many developers are also pc fanatics and experiment new oses and grow to like open soyrce/free ones more than windows. many java devs use linux oses. Thats how devs roll. I use c and i like windows so i do it all in windows, but i know the editor/debugging programs are better on ubuntu than those available for windows....still....windows is...too much to shut down at times...
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You're probably right. I'm sure I'll be able to get used to it eventually, when I become a full developer. For now though, it's the learning curve. XD
Haha, yeah. That's good though. Windows is definitely enjoyable. (though I can't say much for W8. Ugh.)
So uh, I guess the Android Kitchen definitely works here in Zorin. Went to the menu without any problems. Funny still how it doesn't work in Windows....
You know, I'd probably have just skipped the whole kitchen thing and gone straight to development from source...but I'm not running on a x64 system, and therefore can't work on ICS and JB. :c
Soon though...very soon I will have all the parts to build my new computer, and not have to use this low-power laptop. >m>
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Okay this is REALLY freakin' irritating!!
I have been itching to cook up my own ROM in the kitchen...BUT I CAN'T EVEN USE IT!
I have tried installing it, multiple times (deleting everything each time to start fresh), and follow all instructions to the "T", and every single time I open Cygwin (after putting in the kitchen and renaming it) and "cd kitchen" enter "./menu", it always comes up saying "Error: The application 'gcc' is not installed - the kitchen will not function properly without it. Ensure you did not miss a step during installation! Refer to the Android Kitchen FAQ...", etc. (I could swear it installed devel > gcc when I installed Cygwin. Even used the Install all option and stuff...)
Checked out the FAQ and everything, but I still can't find it! Everything I try just doesn't work! Can someone please help?? (thank you)
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My ERROR like ur ERROR.!
What should I do????
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My ERROR like ur ERROR.!
What should I do????
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Well, if I could go back in time 3 years I would be able to try and help you...I just tried it on Windows 10 here and everything works.
So, follow the instructions as far as even the cygwin_install.txt they provided. You should make sure you install /just/ the gcc-core and gcc-g++ when it tells you to tick the gcc (do not get the "cygwin gcc", idk if that did it, but just get the normal gcc). Follow all the others as well; far as I could tell the linux-util wasn't actually in utils (core instead I think?) but was already ticked, so don't worry about it unless it isn't.
After everything is done, make sure java is good to go and all, and cd to the kitchen location (just put the files in a new file, C:/kitchen/) and change directory to that. Then do the ./menu and it should work....
Also don't bump super old posts, not good. c: Either way I hope this helps. Real simple.
I really have no use for the kitchen anymore, since my GS3 gets CM nightlies (up to marshmallow? Wat!) and I have a Nexus 5X anyway so it's all gucci. But either way...yeah. It works to my knowledge.
Cheers~
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Well, if I could go back in time 3 years I would be able to try and help you...I just tried it on Windows 10 here and everything works.
So, follow the instructions as far as even the cygwin_install.txt they provided. You should make sure you install /just/ the gcc-core and gcc-g++ when it tells you to tick the gcc (do not get the "cygwin gcc", idk if that did it, but just get the normal gcc). Follow all the others as well; far as I could tell the linux-util wasn't actually in utils (core instead I think?) but was already ticked, so don't worry about it unless it isn't.
After everything is done, make sure java is good to go and all, and cd to the kitchen location (just put the files in a new file, C:/kitchen/) and change directory to that. Then do the ./menu and it should work....
Also don't bump super old posts, not good. c: Either way I hope this helps. Real simple.
I really have no use for the kitchen anymore, since my GS3 gets CM nightlies (up to marshmallow? Wat!) and I have a Nexus 5X anyway so it's all gucci. But either way...yeah. It works to my knowledge.
Cheers~
(admin close thread nao? or can I do that...)
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I found my answer with try and try..!!:laugh:
just setup cygwin again and saearch(gcc) and enable to install.
next ,another error and ...
THX for ur comment.
by the way how to create custom recovery for galaxy?
I'm glad to hear it's working for you! Hope you have great fun with it like I did. ^-^
And for the custom recovery...I say it's not really worth it unless you're really serious and can code. Not sure myself how one would make such a thing that has that access, you probably should ask somebody who's actually made them. Otherwise I strongly recommend either Team Win Recovery Project or ClockworkMod. (I use ClockworkMod, but most say twrp is better)
^-^