I have a problem. I just got my Android a couple of days ago and I really badly want to root it. I've tried multiple different programs and with each one the problem I get is "Waiting for device" in the cmd/terminal (Tried on multiple platforms: Vista, Win7, Ubuntu). I've tried installing drivers too and still didn't work (maybe the wrong drivers?).
Yes I realize that I am a "noob", but I really need some help here.
Got USB Debugging enabled ??
Got the correct upto date drivers ?
You navigated to the right location in ADB ??
azzledazzle said:
Got USB Debugging enabled ??
Got the correct upto date drivers ?
You navigated to the right location in ADB ??
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>Yes
>I think so, not positive.
> What do you mean?
bumpp someone help?
Well Redownload the drivers and see if that helps, You could try Hasoon2000's All In One Kit to help with this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604677
As for ADB, (Android Debug Bridge) you should have this already, You need it to get unlock the bootloader and flash superboot (root) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427
Be sure to check out those links and also look at my FAQ section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24884624&postcount=3
I have all the files that it says are necessary to unlock the bootloader. It's just when I type "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" it just sits there saying "waiting for device".
I've tried hansoon's all in one program as well and it didn't work either.
Well that means it cannot find your phone, So the issue lies with the drivers and/or the location from which the command prompt is opened..
Put all of the files into 1 folder called android or adb and move that 1 folder to the root of your C Drive..
This should make navigating easier. Also, In that folder should be adb.exe and fastboot.exe do you have these ?
I fixed this by just playing around with it a bit more. Thanks for the help, though.
infam0us me said:
I fixed this by just playing around with it a bit more. Thanks for the help, though.
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what exactly did you do? I am stuck with this problem for a long time now. nothing seems to help. what does "playing around" mean?
windows 8.1
htc one s (c2)
morphication said:
what exactly did you do? I am stuck with this problem for a long time now. nothing seems to help. what does "playing around" mean?
windows 8.1
htc one s (c2)
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Well man, I really wish I could help you out because I remember how frustrating this was for me. This post was 2 and a half years ago though. Just really make sure that your drivers are up to date. If I could remember my exact solution I would help you out for sure.
infam0us me said:
Well man, I really wish I could help you out because I remember how frustrating this was for me. This post was 2 and a half years ago though. Just really make sure that your drivers are up to date. If I could remember my exact solution I would help you out for sure.
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ok. it was windows 8 not allowing unsigned drivers to install properly. note: not "not installing at all", but "not installing properly". meaning: htc drivers installed somehow, so I was able to see the device and copy files around, but it was not enough for flashing roms.
so I started this guide to disable driver signature:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmw86KplqmU
... but my laptop is a business laptop and this guide demands BitLocker key if hard drive is encrypted (mine is). I also have a windows 7 desktop machine. So I decided to go the easy and quick way of simply doing flashing on my desktop computer. Windows 7 worked like a charm. But I'm sure the guide above would've helped as well. If somebody tries that, please post results.
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I keep reading about this method, but no one actually takes the time to explain how to get started doing it?
Like is it something that you have to do from your PC? Is it something you do from within ConnectBot?
What I need to know is what steps do I have to take to get to the process where I THEN start to enter in the coding?
Hi,
Read this Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
bione666 said:
Hi,
Read this Thread...
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Thank you. So far this is a great help. I'll make contact if I have any other issues regarding this.
Ok so one of the things that I'm not sure about is when I plugin my phone, I get a message saying that it's installing drivers for ADB. But then after a little while, it then says that it failed. I also cannot get HTC Sync to work either for some odd reason.
Running Windows 7 64bit.
Hi
Can't help you anymore. I'm running win xp and i don't really know about adb.
But i'll try to make a search for you.
What's your phone ? 1.5, 1.6....2.2 ?
Hi
Here's the link for hero driver (win7 64bit) http://handheld.softpedia.com/progDownload/HTC-Hero-Drivers-Download-81097.html
Hope it helps you
Hey Guys
I tried searching and saw a few people with my issue but no real solution. I just got a One S coming from Sprint (Evo4g) and enjoy the One S except for the no SD card thing. I have no issue connecting my phone to my windows 7 machine as a disk drive, but I have 2 computers at work with XP and both do not recognize my phone. I get a "USB device not recognized" message on my taskbar and when I click it, there is no driver installed for my phone. Same thing with both XP machines. OK, so I search the internet for an HTC USB driver, cant find one ANYWHERE, a few sites that seemed to have had them have removed them. HTC website is missing the One S support page entirely right now, awesome. So after I clicked around while I eventually found a link for HTC Sync software and tried installing that. Still no driver was installed and cannot connect that way either. At a loss here, any advice? If so does anyone have any links for actual things to install that can fix this issue?
Feel like a newb here but coming from the EVO i am very familiar with rooting, installing ROMs etc so find it hard to believe this is so difficult.
Thanks!
David
really nothing after a few days?
dskater411 said:
really nothing after a few days?
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Maybe no one uses XP when there is nothing wrong with Windows 7 but if you rooted already you use Flash Image GUI for flashing boot.img then you wont need a PC to install a rom.
Hi there
I just got a new laptop running Window 8.1
I want to flash the latest TWRP to able to flash android 4.4 kitkat. But after i install "htc sync manager" and "htc sync", still dont have usb-driver on fastboot mode. So i cant flash the TWRP recovery.
Can any1 help me step by step how to get the fastboot-usb to install the TWRP on Window8?
My phone got everything already, just need the usb-driver, so in the fastboot can recognize the usb, so that i can flash latest TWRP.
(My phone running TWRP 2.3.3.0 already)
(My new laptop had Android-sdk already)
Thank for helping me guys :good:
Have you searched for a solution? I've seen a few threads discussing this problem.
Sent from my Evita.
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Have you searched for a solution? I've seen a few threads discussing this problem.
Sent from my Evita.
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i did, but not step by step, i quite noob, thats why i am asking man :crying:
If you found any thread that have a detail and step by step, please let me know
There are threads that detail it step by step but you need to find them.
Sent from my Evita.
lol, if i can do that, i am not spending my time to create this thread.
Any1 else please???
Surely you can use the XDA search feature and/or Google?
Sent from my Evita.
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Surely you can use the XDA search feature and/or Google?
Sent from my Evita.
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actually, i did that already, but after that, still nothing change. Even reinstall htc sync manager, but still when i reboot the phone to bootloader and go to fastboot, usb still not working. I dont know why, like i said, i am quite noob, thats why i am asking for some help if any1 know my problem.
Anyway, thanks alot for your help man, very appreciate but the problem still here
PS: another thing is my laptop using AMD cpu, and all of solution is just for intel-usb @[email protected] i cant follow someway, such as this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347317&page=4
Unfortunately I don't run Windows 8 so I don't have any personal experience with getting it to work. The best solution I've seen people talk about is to use a different version of Windows.
Sent from my Evita.
Run a Linux live cd and use fastboot that way.
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There is no signed Windows 8.1 Android driver.
To make it work there is several hoops to jump through. Really its easier to just boot into Linux or use another computer.
Eg my Desktop runs Windows 8.1 but my laptop has Windows 7, so I use the laptop for fastboot.
thinhletien said:
Hi there
I just got a new laptop running Window 8.1
I want to flash the latest TWRP to able to flash android 4.4 kitkat. But after i install "htc sync manager" and "htc sync", still dont have usb-driver on fastboot mode. So i cant flash the TWRP recovery.
Can any1 help me step by step how to get the fastboot-usb to install the TWRP on Window8?
My phone got everything already, just need the usb-driver, so in the fastboot can recognize the usb, so that i can flash latest TWRP.
(My phone running TWRP 2.3.3.0 already)
(My new laptop had Android-sdk already)
Thank for helping me guys :good:
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windows 8.1 wont recognize my htc one x with ICS rom. however when i updated to jellybean 4.1.1 and connected to the windows 8.1, it installed all the required drivers itself and now I am able to connect the phone/fastboot etc. I tried installing HTC Sync previously but that doesnt help cuz while the installation process the Htc Driver Installer fails to install.
This has been a fiasco... Ive been attempting to Root, Unlock Bootloader, Install CWM, and Flash to HD Custom rom that is now out for this device. Ive found two tutorials on how exactly to do this and one video. The one originally posted on this forum by Superdragonpt has been modified by this forum and there no longer is any useful information or files available (after sifting over 120 pages in that thread) then there is another one posted on Android Forums here (http://androidforums.com/memo-pad-h...ad-hd7-us-backup-restore-unlock-recovery.html) using SP Flash Tool. However he clearly states that he was only capable of doing this walk-through on Windows XP and had limited success on Windows 7. As I am running windows 7 this creates an issue... There is also attempted to follow the YouTube instructions posted here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuNFx10cS2U) however the OP of that doesnt respond to his numerous requests stating that "App Not Installed" error upon attempting to install.
I delved even deeper to find the root of my Windows 7 errors. When using the SP Flash Tool Ive read that the battery needs to be fully charged and vcom drivers need to be installed. Well ok, I've installed over 20 different drivers from aproximatly 7-8 different threads on the SP Flash Tool, the battery is fully charged and there doesnt seem to be any conclusive resolution to any of this. The device seems to cycle between modes when you plug it into the PC full battery or not and the SPFT begins the process and stops the second the device cycles modes...
After all this research and work itd be great if someone could jump in here...
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This has been a fiasco... Ive been attempting to Root, Unlock Bootloader, Install CWM, and Flash to HD Custom rom that is now out for this device. Ive found two tutorials on how exactly to do this and one video. The one originally posted on this forum by Superdragonpt has been modified by this forum and there no longer is any useful information or files available (after sifting over 120 pages in that thread) then there is another one posted on Android Forums here (http://androidforums.com/memo-pad-h...ad-hd7-us-backup-restore-unlock-recovery.html) using SP Flash Tool. However he clearly states that he was only capable of doing this walk-through on Windows XP and had limited success on Windows 7. As I am running windows 7 this creates an issue... There is also attempted to follow the YouTube instructions posted here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuNFx10cS2U) however the OP of that doesnt respond to his numerous requests stating that "App Not Installed" error upon attempting to install.
I delved even deeper to find the root of my Windows 7 errors. When using the SP Flash Tool Ive read that the battery needs to be fully charged and vcom drivers need to be installed. Well ok, I've installed over 20 different drivers from aproximatly 7-8 different threads on the SP Flash Tool, the battery is fully charged and there doesnt seem to be any conclusive resolution to any of this. The device seems to cycle between modes when you plug it into the PC full battery or not and the SPFT begins the process and stops the second the device cycles modes...
After all this research and work itd be great if someone could jump in here...
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The forum your link leads to is down atm so I couldn't check it out. However, in the meantime, why don't you try booting Windows XP in a virtual machine, and give it a go there?
pokrajac said:
The forum your link leads to is down atm so I couldn't check it out. However, in the meantime, why don't you try booting Windows XP in a virtual machine, and give it a go there?
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And virtually load drivers? Because thats where the issue is that Windows 7 only recognizes the driver for a brief 3-5 second window...
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And virtually load drivers? Because thats where the issue is that Windows 7 only recognizes the driver for a brief 3-5 second window...
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Yeah, you install drivers on the virtual OS and it should get detected.
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Yeah, you install drivers on the virtual OS and it should get detected.
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Ill give that a **** once I get my me173x out of its eternal boot loop. Im under the impression I need to download the stock ROM image and throw that on a SD card and attempt to do a restore... Hope it works
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Ill give that a **** once I get my me173x out of its eternal boot loop. Im under the impression I need to download the stock ROM image and throw that on a SD card and attempt to do a restore... Hope it works
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Well that would be the proper course of action if you can get to CWM yes. Just don't forget to do a clean install, wipe data and cache.
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Well that would be the proper course of action if you can get to CWM yes. Just don't forget to do a clean install, wipe data and cache.
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Unfortunately CWM is not even installed at this point... I didnt get that far as I was attempting to unlock the bootloader when this happened
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Unfortunately CWM is not even installed at this point... I didnt get that far as I was attempting to unlock the bootloader when this happened
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Well, if the drivers on a virtual xp aren't working and you don't want to set up a dual boot with xp, then your only option is to send it to a service center.
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Well, if the drivers on a virtual xp aren't working and you don't want to set up a dual boot with xp, then your only option is to send it to a service center.
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Nabbed the tablet for 15 dollars with cracked digitizer at that point if I cant repair it myself then Id say cut my losses and have a pretty paperweight lol... I actually located a Windows XP machine and will be heading to get it seems that their a bit of a rarity these days
Hello, I bought my shield a while back, rooted in KitKat just to get my backup data from apps from my previous device transferred and then happily ungraded to Lollipop with the intention to stay unrooted since it means unlocking the bootloader which may void my warranty. Recently I came upon an app named Helium which I knew nothing about and which seems to be able to backup app data even without root, but to use the no-root version you need to have ADB drivers installed. I found a bunch of sets of ADB drivers, like for example this http://developer.download.nvidia.com/mobile/shield/SHIELDTablet_WHQL_USB_driver.zip but nowhere real instructions explaining how to install them in a Windows 7 PC. I've searched all over the place with no luck so help would be greatly appreciated. I installed drivers for my older device about 3 years ago so I've done it before but I can't remember a thing about it, even if it was a similar method that I had followed.
Thanks in advance, hope someone replies. Help a fellow keep his data backed up please!
Hey there, man.
First of all, neither rooting or unlocking bootloader will void your wartranty, unless the installation you made after that, break the whole tablet in pieces. For example, if you happened to install Windows 8 and it burns.
As for ADB, just read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Good luck.
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Hello, I bought my shield a while back, rooted in KitKat just to get my backup data from apps from my previous device transferred and then happily ungraded to Lollipop with the intention to stay unrooted since it means unlocking the bootloader which may void my warranty. Recently I came upon an app named Helium which I knew nothing about and which seems to be able to backup app data even without root, but to use the no-root version you need to have ADB drivers installed. I found a bunch of sets of ADB drivers, like for example this http://developer.download.nvidia.com/mobile/shield/SHIELDTablet_WHQL_USB_driver.zip but nowhere real instructions explaining how to install them in a Windows 7 PC. I've searched all over the place with no luck so help would be greatly appreciated. I installed drivers for my older device about 3 years ago so I've done it before but I can't remember a thing about it, even if it was a similar method that I had followed.
Thanks in advance, hope someone replies. Help a fellow keep his data backed up please!
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When I'm faced with a .zip file, the first thing I do is to unzip it and look at the contents. If there's an installer in there, I just double-click on it ... Sorry if this sounds very basic, but it might not occur to everyone =)
If there's not an installer, you'll probably have to install those drivers through Device Manager. Good luck =)
CM17X said:
Hey there, man.
First of all, neither rooting or unlocking bootloader will void your wartranty, unless the installation you made after that, break the whole tablet in pieces. For example, if you happened to install Windows 8 and it burns.
As for ADB, just read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Good luck.
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Oh I see. Then I might actually root it but since I have to unlock the bootloader and it will wipe my device I definitely need to make this no-root backup work first >.<
I opened the link. The instructions are just to install the exe? I did but my pc still thinks I have no drivers installed... *sigh* Any ideas?
Ok, I figured it out, I installed via Device Manager after all, I was using a bad set of drivers, apparently some file was missing from them so the DM didn't recognize it as drivers... ugh, such confusion for such a silly little thing! Thank you for your help!
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When I'm faced with a .zip file, the first thing I do is to unzip it and look at the contents. If there's an installer in there, I just double-click on it ... Sorry if this sounds very basic, but it might not occur to everyone =)
If there's not an installer, you'll probably have to install those drivers through Device Manager. Good luck =)
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I tried unziping it. Dunno what I'm supposed to do next. There's no exe's in there, there are 2 files that are considered "Security Catalog", 2 are "Setup Information" and there's 2 folders and each contains 3 files that are "Application exension"
I'd like to try installing them through Device Manager but... how do I do that?
Ok, ignore whatever I wrote before, I figured it out. Looks like I was using a bad package of adb drivers. The funny thing is, the link I posted above is the one that worked but the one I was trying to install was a different one! I suppose I got confused after finding more than one set of instructions! >.<