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For extreme noobs like myself info reg rooting & clockwork recovery

About a day ago I didn't know anything about rooting and what it was but now I know to a degree from many hours of reading.
These are the steps I did.
You have to make sure that you choose the correct one click root method for the DI07 patch. Obviously you need to put the epic in debugging mode and click on the appropriate run.bat command and let the batch run. That part wasn't to hard for me, pretty much self explanatory.
Also to check for "root", to make sure your epic is rooted, download titanium backup from the android market and if it launches your epic is rooted and plus it will say root status "ok"..
The part I had issues with was with the one click clockwork recovery. Especially when people started talking about typing in commands in the dos prompt. I'm ok with doing that but it wasn't explained in full detail regarding what to do.
So first thing that I had to figure out was what they meant by c:/android-sdk-windows/tools and where was this located. I didn't have this file on my cpu on the c: drive and i was lost at this point being that I didn't know where to get it. I later found out and if im wrong please tell me you had to create your own folder on your c: drive so you can point to it from the c: prompt in dos. So I went ahead and did that.
In the tools folder from android-sdk-windows folder you would go ahead and place the contents of the clockwork recovery files in the tools folder. So wahla I now have a folder I can point to in the dos prompt. At this point I still didn't know if this is going to work or not but I felt like I was close.
Next step was to follow "open up command prompt and redirect it to your C:/android-sdk-windows/tools folder and then run the following code."
adb devices
adb shell
su
remount rw
exit
exit
first you need to type cd C:/android-sdk-windows/tools and press enter to point to that folder. And run subsequent commands from there.
If when you type in adb devices and a device does not pull up that means that the usb drivers are not installed properly for the epic phone and you need to look into that first.
After you run those commands now you can go ahead and run the run.bat file for the clock works recovery. But also make sure your still in debugging mode.
This might take a few tries but it will eventually work and if it does not work after trying to flash the recovery and the epic reboots pull the battery (reinstall battery) and then try to go into recovery by pressing the vol down--camera--and power button at the same time and you should see a green recovery screen.
I wish someone had typed something like this sooner so I wouldn't of had issues.
I hope this helps at-least one person.

Good idea except it's already been done :-\
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786305

Whosdaman said:
Good idea except it's already been done :-\
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786305
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I know I was trying to follow that but there was parts missing that I didn't understand for ex. the part where I had to create the actual folder it never stated to create a folder but it wanted you to point to it in the dos prompt. And yes that tutorial did help out tremendously but i was still a little lost. My explanation fills in the missing gaps or parts. But thank you for pointing that out.

Maybe with noobnl latest version of the clockwork installer (version 32 with mount rw included in the script) you no longer need to go into adb?

jimmyz said:
Maybe with noobnl latest version of the clockwork installer (version 32 with mount rw included in the script) you no longer need to go into adb?
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That is correct. Version 32 is truly one-click.

mattallica76 said:
That is correct. Version 32 is truly one-click.
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Thats true

I'm not quite as noobish as the OP but I'm a complete noob to Android and -nix os's in general (besides a tiny bit of unix experience and a non-fear of command-line interfaces). Still, I have enough fear of the process to wait until Epic ROMs are a little further along and more refined to the degree that that's possible. If I weren't quite so noobish I'd dive right in.

[Q] getting the mesmerize in a few days!!! adb help

hello xda!!! been doing alot of reading here and desided that i wanted to be part of the action...with that said...
did some reading on how to get clockworkmod on the mesmerize and have no clue how in gods name to use adb...is there a how to that could help me better understand how to use it and get this on my phone after i have it rooted...soory for the noob question but as you can see. im a noob at this. only phone i have really modded is the samsung acclaim (which btw is a weak phone but good for the noobie droid user) so any help is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance guys and i look forword to helping devs by testing and such

adb, or android debug bridge, is a tool distributed with the android sdk. In current versions of the sdk, it is located in the platform-tools folder, which only appears after you download the sdk tools after downloading the sdk zip itself.
It should be noted that usb debugging needs to be enabled on your device in order for adb to work properly. This can be turned on under: Applications > Development
To use adb, you open up a command window if on windows or a terminal emulator if on linux or mac. Type:
adb <command> [options]
Where command is any one of the commands listed when typing "adb help" and options are things like file names, paths, or other flags.
Common commands include:
pull
push
shell
pull copies a file on your device to your current working directory (or the optional specified location)
push copies a file from your computer onto the device
shell invokes a simple shell on your device allowing you work in a linux like environment on your device
There is a reboot command that is sometimes helpful but that can always be done using the power button on the device.
You will probably only use push and shell.
Examples:
adb shell
adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip
Hope that clairifies things a bit.

yes it does sir...so with those commands i can "push" the clockworkmod onto my mesmerize and have that beautiful recovery? the only directions i found where using the adb. if there any way i can screw this up ei: mistyping or will it just say invalid command or something? and again ty for the fast response!!!
you got the thanks for that...lol...im grateful for any and all help

Typos shouldn't hurt. If it's a bad command it just won't execute. If it's a bad filename you may have to clean up a bit (like remove the file that is improperly named or in the wrong directory) but nothing fatal should happen.

alright...i feel a bit more confident that i can make clockworkmod happen when i get my mesmerize and get it rooted...any other suggested mods for spped?

You should install a custom ROM, (I use Super Clean, some people prefer the pick n pack) then a theme you like from the themes and apps section, then install the voodoo lagfix kernel. Everything mentioned can be found in the Mesmerize forum.

yea i seen voodoo but wasnt quite sure what exactly it does. as far as the pick n pack or super clean...could you tell me the difference or does it say it on the page where it was posted and im just blind and didnt see it?

BakedTator said:
yea i seen voodoo but wasnt quite sure what exactly it does. as far as the pick n pack or super clean...could you tell me the difference or does it say it on the page where it was posted and im just blind and didnt see it?
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Its obvious you didn't read the threads.
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ADB is nice and all ..
But there other ways to install and do everything needed to Flash a ROM or Kernel.
How to get ADB up and running.
And a couple other great links for learning more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872128
If you look in the Clockwork Mod thread here in the Mez forums there are walkthroughs on BOTH ADB method to get CWM working and sans ADB methods.
And again. Always Read.. Read again.. if all else fails.. Read once more.. And ask.. Everyone here is very informative and glad to help when we can.
I knew nothing of Android before I came here and a month later I know enough now to be dangerous.. LOL

skitzo_inc said:
Its obvious you didn't read the threads.
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i did read just havnt read over it several times to see if i have missed anything...just a lil scared of adb because i have never used it before..i have an acclaim and could do everything from the swupgrade flasher for the moment and that made life easy(aint tryin to brick a 600$ phone)
to Sighcosis
thanks for the link...will read over them tonight seeing as my phone will be here no later than Wednesday and i wanna have everything downloaded and ready to roll cause the second i get this phone imma start fashing it and getting everything i want on it...again thanks for all the help guys...now more reading

{GUIDE} Rooting an HTC EVO Shift for Dummies!

First of all I noticed there is not an individual post that gives the entire root process for those that have never used ADB and probably don't have the SDK installed. In other words people that have never rooted a phone before and didn't think they ever would because they think it looks SUPER complicated.
There are several tutorial threads on this subject but I can guarantee that these are the most simple and detailed, START to FINISH, instructions regarding the root process of a HTC EVO Shift that you will find on the web. My information is compiled together from numerous sources and my own personal experience to give less confident people what they need in order to root their phone and remain at ease.
RED-REALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED TO READ
BLUE-Notes from my experience and further explanations
Purple-File names color coded for easy identification
NOTE: I'm not responsible if you mess up your phone, however this process worked perfectly for me and it is pretty hard these days to brick your phone unless your trying.
Rooting Process
1. First, on your computer download the program "SDK" from Here. Download the file called "installer_r10-windows.exe". Install it. When prompted for the install path paste "C:\AndroidSDK" over the default path. Once finished, open it from the Start Menu. It should be right on your "C:\" drive. Now, select "Install Packages" and make sure you install "Android SKD Platform-Tools". Once finished, close out of Android SKD and AVD Manager.
2. ONLY FOLLOW THIS STEP IF PROBLEMS INVOLVING LOADING SDK OCCURS. Next, Go to the start menu and right click on "My Computer". Select "Properties", then select "Advanced"/"Advanced System Settings", then "Environment Variables", now go to the lower box (system variables) and select "path" then "Edit". Paste the following as your path "C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools", then select OK. This seems to have fixed most peoples problems.
3. Now, on your phone, press "Menu", then "Settings", then "Applications", then "Development". Check the box that says "USB Debugging" and press "OK" when the confirmation box appears.
4. Now, install HTC SYNC. There should be a folder on your SD card that came with the phone that has a HTC SYNC Setup in it. Just drag this to your desktop and run it. Otherwise download HTCSync. After installation, plug your phone into the computer and select "Disk drive" on your phones prompted menu.
5. Next, download the VISIONary app from Here and save it on your desktop. Once downloaded, Copy "com.modaco.visionaryplus.r14.apk" and Paste it to the SD Card root. Or in other words, drop the file in the first folder of the SD card on your phone.
6. Next, switch your phone's connection status back to "Charge Only". Use any file manager (free from the android marketplace "ES File Explorer") to install the VISIONary app on your phone. On your phone just find the visionary installer in the file manager and click to install. (Icon should look like a caution sign). Once complete, open VISIONary on your phone and click "Temproot Now". Wait for the rooting process to take place. Shouldn't take long at all. At this point your phone is rooted. However, you may noticed that your phone is running slower than normal. Go back into VISIONary and put a check next to the box that says "temp root on boot". Now power off your phone and then turn back on. This will root your phone before background apps are running, thus making it much faster.
7. Next, Download the root file Here. Once installed, connect your phone to your computer as a disk drive and right click on the "shift-root.zip", select extract here, then use browse to locate your phone, more specifically the root of your SD card. If you are having trouble extracting, download 7-Zip. Now change your connection type back to "Charge only" again.
8. Next, Open the command prompt (Start > Run > type "cmd") and paste the following...
Code:
cd C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools
Hit enter, and type the following...
Code:
adb
If adb runs you're golden. Type this...
Code:
adb shell
Hit enter, you will see this...
Code:
$
Now type...
Code:
su
Hit enter... Now switch back to your phone. Superuser (an automatically installed program) will prompt you to "Allow" on your phone. Click it quickly to allow permissions! Now you will see this in the command prompt...
Code:
#
You have root permissions. If you didn't click allow fast enough just retype "su" and click enter again.
9. Next you have to Verify md5sum. Basically just make sure you copy and paste this EXACTLY...
Code:
md5sum /sdcard/Shift/hboot_orig.bin
Then hit enter.Your result should look like this...
Code:
386c19451e8dd18f9b98fad6b11be4c0 hboot_orig.bin
Make sure the numbers match. You may have some extra path in front of hboot_orig.bin.
If a message saying that the md5sum is not found, paste this code before verifying the md5sum. If it worked in the first place then ignore all this red...
Code:
busybox md5sum /sdcard/Shift/hboot_eng.nb0
It should work now...
Next copy and paste this exactly...
Code:
md5sum /sdcard/Shift/hboot_eng.nb0
Then hit enter.Your result should look like this...
Code:
60ec1006e6ec2e8acb370d6aad35b17e hboot_eng.nb0
Make sure the numbers match. You may have some extra path in front of hboot_eng.nbo. If these do not match do not proceed. Delete the "shift-root.zip" file on your sd card and redownload.
10. Now we're going to flash the "eng spl." This is where the unpleasant things can happen. Make sure you are in "adb shell" with superuser root permission (Granted a "#" symbol). This was explained in Step 8. If you are not in "adb shell" with root permissions (Granted a "#" symbol) then DO NOT proceed.
Now DO NOT REBOOT until you are instructed to do so!!! In the command prompt, paste this EXACTLY...
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/Shift/hboot_eng.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Hit enter. You have flashed the "eng spl." Now we need to make sure it flashed properly.
11. Run this command to pull the newly flashed "hboot" to your sdcard. Copy and paste this EXACTLY...
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/Shift/hboot_check.nb0
Hit enter. Next you need to check the "md5" to see if it matches. In the command prompt, Copy and paste this EXACTLY...
Code:
md5sum /sdcard/Shift/hboot_check.nb0
Hit enter. It should read...
Code:
60ec1006e6ec2e8acb370d6aad35b17e
if the "md5sum" matches then congratulations its safe to reboot!! you can skip the next bit and continue on to step 12.
If you absolutely cannot get the eng hboot to flash right then copy and paste this into the command prompt...
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/Shift/hboot_orig.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Hit enter. Then pull it to check "md5". Copy and paste this exactly...
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/Shift/hboot_check1.bin
Hit enter. Then check the "md5sum" by copying and Pasting this exactly...
Code:
md5sum /sdcard/Shift/hboot_check1.bin
Hit enter. It should read...
Code:
386c19451e8dd18f9b98fad6b11be4c0
If it doesn't, keep trying the previous 2 codes until it does but DO NOT!! reboot till it matches.
12. Now we can Perm root!!! First you need to reboot your phone into "bootloader". Do this by turning off phone and hold (power + volume down) till it boots into bootloader. Look at the top and make sure it says "s" off. If so, reboot the phone back into android by turning off and then back on.
13. Next Put the phone into airplane mode (hold down power and then click "airplane mode"). Go to setting, applications, manage applications and uninstall superuser.
14. Next, temp root with visionary. After you are temp rooted then attempt to perm root with visionary. Your phone will reboot and you are now officially perm rooted any changes you make will now stick on reboot. If it didn't stick, try doing steps 13 and 14 again.
YOUR PERMROOTED
Simplified Backup (with WiMax Backup!)
1. Find "ROM Manager" in the Market (free or paid) and install the app.
2. Open it and select "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery".
3. Click on "HTC Evo Shift 4G" and then give the app root permission if it prompts you.
4. Once the flash is successful, you should see a dialog box that says "Successfully flashed ClockworkMod recovery!"
5. Press OK.ClockworkMod should now be installed on the HTC Evo Shift 4G.
6. Before you backup your phone, open the ROM Manager application and select "All Clockwork Recoveries".
7. Select the most recent version, currently it is v.3.0.1.4 (If you already have the most current version skip to step 6)
8. Press OK.
9. Your phone will flash the most current recovery image.
10. Now once your phone finished, open ROM Manager and select "Backup Current ROM".
11. Press OK.
12. Your phone will begin the backup process, including backup of your WiMax Partition.
13. Once finished your phone will restart. DONE! A backup is now on your memory card.
UnRooting
1. Be sure HTC Sync is installed on your computer. (Link to download near top of first post)
2. Download the sprint RUU Download.
3. Plug your phone in to your PC, select "charge only", then run the RUU File
Sources:
More Detailed Perm Root Instructions
Beginner's Guide to Installing the SDK and Getting Started with ADB
ADB/Fastboot Easy 5 Minute Setup
All About Rooting the HTC Shift: FAQ's & How To's
IF YOU THINK ANY OTHER INFORMATION SHOULD BE ADDED FEEL FREE TO SHOOT ME A PM AND I'D BE HAPPY TO ADD IT.
ADDITIONALLY IF THIS GUIDE HELPED YOU OUT FEEL FREE TO LEAVE A THANK YOU.

There's already a guide and its pretty basic
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JKILO said:
There's already a guide and its pretty basic
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I understand there are already guides but they are not necessarily for people that have never rooted a phone before... And that is what this guide is for.
Other guides assume people have all the required software preinstalled and that they know what the guide is referring to when it says to "flash" certain things. They also assume people know how to Temp root using VISIONary and how to check the md5sum. This is for people that have done absolutely nothing to an android phone before and have no clue what the other guides are even talking about.
And yes I understand there are simplified guides that involve individual steps but this is a BEGINNING to END guide for Dummies so there is no need to jump across multiple threads.

To each their own..maybe someone will find a use
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i did. thanks

nice work - seems to be the one from either androidforums.com or Androidcentral forums.
This sort of does exist, maybe not so colorfully, but here is Brando's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934165

JKILO said:
To each their own..maybe someone will find a use
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The process in the first Perm Root guide seems simple now, but when I was first looking at the guide it was a foreign language. Did my research by looking through about 6-7 other threads and finally had some idea as to what it was talking about.
Completed a successful root on my own phone and made the first draft of this tutorial along the way. More and more info has been added to this guide as I learn more and more. Now its about a month later and I've learned quite a bit about my phone and whole rooting process in general. I've once again updated the guide to make it as simple as possible with my newly acquired knowledge. This guide has over 2500 views on another thread I initially posted and numerous people have used it to root their phone so I figured I'd post it up here as well in order to help more people.

Nice A-Z guide. When I rooted mine a month ago, I needed to get info from 2 or 3 threads and tie missing pieces together. This ends that. It is a great start to finish guide. The other ones assume that you have done this before or only provide half of the entire solution needed to get everything done.
Only suggestion, clockwordmod backs up wimax after a particular version, you may want to state that as a disclaimer...else someone may grab an old version, assume they are fine, and will/could be screwed...

riggsandroid said:
nice work - seems to be the one from either androidforums.com or Androidcentral forums.
This sort of does exist, maybe not so colorfully, but here is Brando's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934165
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I initially posted it on androidforums.com
Similar, but I went one step further than Brando and explained every process in detail. For instance, rather than saying "setup adb" and "temproot your phone using visionary" I explained the process. I know that I myself looked up how to setup adb and temp root my phone when I got to those steps. Figured I'd put everything in one thread to make it easier for people that have never touched an android before.

umrico said:
Nice A-Z guide. When I rooted mine a month ago, I needed to get info from 2 or 3 threads and tie missing pieces together. This ends that. It is a great start to finish guide. The other ones assume that you have done this before or only provide half of the entire solution needed to get everything done.
Only suggestion, clockwordmod backs up wimax after a particular version, you may want to state that as a disclaimer...else someone may grab an old version, assume they are fine, and will/could be screwed...
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Thankyou.
I stated that clockwork can backup wimax but I'll be sure to add that it is clockwork mod version 3.0.1.4 in the OP.

JKILO said:
To each their own..maybe someone will find a use
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IF you don't have something constructive to share.....! STFU

bash78 said:
IF you don't have something constructive to share.....! STFU
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The threads aren't for flaming..I was just pointing out it had been done but hey you go girl
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Small complaint, but kinda a big deal. You need to make sure to actually list your sources especially when you're taking directions word for word out of other threads. You must give credit where credit is due. That said, it is a great writeup, though a bit overwhelming. I wrote a guide that looks very similar to this at SDX: http://forum.sdx-developers.com/evo-shift-development/(guide)-root/
Not quite as detailed as yours, but informative nonetheless. Overall, great work, just site your sources in the OP and you'll be good to go.

tambourineman86 said:
Small complaint, but kinda a big deal. You need to make sure to actually list your sources especially when you're taking directions word for word out of other threads. You must give credit where credit is due. That said, it is a great writeup, though a bit overwhelming. I wrote a guide that looks very similar to this at SDX: http://forum.sdx-developers.com/evo-shift-development/(guide)-root/
Not quite as detailed as yours, but informative nonetheless. Overall, great work, just site your sources in the OP and you'll be good to go.
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My sources are, and always have been, at the bottom of my post...?
And basically everything has been changed rather than just taken word for word due to the fact that I wanted it to be as understandable as possible. Most of it I wrote myself using other guides as a framework but the steps are all the same...

Sorry about that. I read through the whole thing but totally missed it. I apologize profusely for missing that and the post that resulted from it. I guess I'm just used to seeing credits at the top. Again, my bad, I'll be more careful in posting criticisms in the future.

Lol. No hard feelings. I was just really confused.

Thank you !!!! Im a dummy and this helps alot!! I thought my phone wasnt getting temp root because it was running so slow using visionary,and now i know why!!!!
Soon to be shifty rooted!!!

Stuck at installing the "installer_r10_windows.exe"
I get the message of the JDK is not found. I have installed/reinstalled 3 times with only the same results.
Steps 3-7 went through without any problems at all.
Any thoughts?

Your going to need to install the Java Developement Kit (JDK) in order for the android SDK to be able to install.
Download
It will prompt you to register it and make a Oracle account after it installs.
It should have prompted you to download the JDK during the SDK install if you don't have it on your computer already?

SHMaRiM said:
Your going to need to install the Java Developement Kit (JDK) in order for the android SDK to be able to install.
Download
It will prompt you to register it and make a Oracle account after it installs.
It should have prompted you to download the JDK during the SDK install if you don't have it on your computer already?
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I assumed that it would have been, but it wasnt. I've done it a couple of times already, but was not successful. Even after it was registered. It still keeps telling me that I need to install the JDK as it was not found.

[Q] How to get (temp) root as an Android-newcomer

Hello everybody! I want to root my device in order to disable some stock apps. I am an advanced user, but I have no previous experience with Android and only very little with Linux. Anyway, I figured out that the first step is to get fre3vo here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150006
and then I would have to do that adb procedure. I however don't have adb. I'm running Windows 7 (64 Bit). Will I need a Unix system for this or is it somehow part of the Android SDK and compatible with Windows? Can you help me in the process of rooting my Sensation? There's no need to explain the details, I know I have to click next in an installer... I just need to know what to install, where to go and what to do. If you can guide me to the point where I can enter the adb commands I think I'll be able to do the rest myself. Also, do I need HTC Sync for the conneciton to work, or what kind of connection will I need? Your help would be much appreciated!

U shud ask/reply in that thread. No need new thread just for a question.
Peace.
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This SHOULD be asked in the thread really...but if you follow the instructions, it does tell you mate.
And at the very least, questions should be in the Q&A sub-forum. That's why it's there...
As for the question, I will be nice and answer: adb is part of the Android SDK and works perfectly in Windows 7 x64 (what I use myself). The install is very straight forward for the SDK. Just install the basics (what it gives you to install).

Download the Android SDK from Google
Install It
Go to the folder where you installed it
Open the folder platform-tools
Copy the files into this folder
Fire up CMD
Navigate to the platform-tools folder
Use the commands as stated in the folder!
Can't be too hard!

I found this video that will guide you through it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t9AXZWcFQU

Since this is a thread where you're asking a question, I would start by asking the question in the correct section. This isn't the, "Ask a DEV a Question", section. This is a section for DEVS to release stuff pertaining to Android development.

atticus182 said:
Download the Android SDK from Google
Install It
Go to the folder where you installed it
Open the folder platform-tools
Copy the files into this folder
Fire up CMD
Navigate to the platform-tools folder
Use the commands as stated in the folder!
Can't be too hard!
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Thanks, I managed to do it with your help!
I'm sorry for creating the thread in the wrong section, I thought Q&A was more about very general questions and not exactly in-depth system stuff like rooting. Anyway, you can delete this thread if you like or merge it with the fre3vo thread.
Sorry again! I didn't mean to annoy you people.

Calling yourself an, "advanced user" and yet not understanding where to post certainly knocks off the "advanced" part! I find it amazing that with 365 posts you still ignore the forum etiquette, your member status should be demoted to Junior.

Flashmore said:
Calling yourself an, "advanced user" and yet not understanding where to post certainly knocks off the "advanced" part! I find it amazing that with 365 posts you still ignore the forum etiquette, your member status should be demoted to Junior.
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Ha! Agreed.

Ask in the appropriate thread. Shame calling yourself an 'advanced user' yet doing this. Thread closed.

[Q] "ADB Root" Not Working on Rooted Phone

Hello Everyone,
I have supposedly rooted my new Galaxy Nexus (CDMA) phone. All the apps that request root on the phone are able to get access to it, also if I use "adb shell" and then use the "su" command to switch to root it will grant me access, albeit without ever prompting me on the phone. However when I try to use the "adb root" command from the terminal window it gives me an error of "adbd cannot run as root in production builds".
I need this function to work, but cannot seem to find my way around it. I am not the only one I know who has seen this, but we cannot seem to figure it out. I was hoping to get some suggestions? Any thoughts?

No luck it looks like...will this bumb it?

Why do you need the command "adb root" ?

Mostly for grabbing logs via the logcat command.
Sent from my GNex,
-Originalme8

Why not "adb logcat" ?
Still don't understand why you need the specific "adb root" command.

Does it really matter what my reasons are? Maybe I am worried that there is a problem with my such controller? I just want to know why this command isn't working. If your not going to help, please don't post hand waste my time.
Sent from my GNex,
-Originalme8

you could use adb logcat as mentioned above

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833756
forum search, it's magic.
and yes, reasons matter.

Seriously...you two have been no help...
Sent from my GNex,
-Originalme8

So you are saying the link i posted, does not contain the answer to your question, although it states what causes the error message and how it can be fixed?

Originalme8 said:
Seriously...you two have been no help...
Sent from my GNex,
-Originalme8
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So you have a "recognized developer" trying to help you out and posting a link to the problem and the fix, and that is how you respond? Good luck on XDA buddy.
Oh, and don't worry, I will hit their thanks button for you.

Old Thread and that attitude certainly wasn't the nicest but incase someone else Google Searches this...
First you need to decompile the kernel.
In your Root of decompiled files, find a file called
default.prop
Edit it with Root Explorer or ES File Explorer
Find these lines
ro.secure=1 and change it to ro.secure=0
ro.debuggable=0 and change it to ro.debuggable=1
Save and recompile. If this is already too complicated for you, then you can read about what decompiling and compiling is. Search it.
Your Kernel is likely stock kernel and will not allow this change if you don't have USB Debugging option available within your ROM.
If you have this option, then enable it. It is possible that you have half root - Unlocked boot loader, but Kernel is from a stock ROM. You can still get shell access. You just won't get it while your System is Mounted if you don't have USB Debugging enabled and you plugged into Windows while your System is running. So Reboot into Recovery, and then go into your ADB Directory and type
adb start-server
adb devices (see if it lists the connected device) if yes then type
adb root (It should say adb is already running as root)
then type
adb shell
you can use the ls command to list all the directories.
cd to change into them. like cd /sdcard then ls and so on.
and cd / to go back.
Look up basic linux shell commands.
and then you can do whatever you want. List of ADB Noob Commands
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517874
Hope this helps anyone who got in here from a Google search.
Next time try to be nice to others, and be patient. I spent time trying to help you. As did the other guys. Try to give back.

ocd_amp said:
Old Thread and that attitude certainly wasn't the nicest but incase someone else Google Searches this...
First you need to decompile the kernel.
In your Root of decompiled files, find a file called
default.prop
Edit it with Root Explorer or ES File Explorer
Find these lines
ro.secure=1 and change it to ro.secure=0
ro.debuggable=0 and change it to ro.debuggable=1
Save and recompile. If this is already too complicated for you, then you can read about what decompiling and compiling is. Search it.
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Terribly sorry for bumping a post this old in advance. I would PM but I am also leaving a reply for people Googling this later on.
I have been searching on how to compile a .prop file for 2 hours now. The most relevant thing I could find online was a tutorial on how to compile my own ROM's but that compiles the whole ROM and seems unrelated to what you said (using Es file manager). Also, I just want to make my Stock rooted ROM debuggable.
Could you direct me to a source or simply explain how I would do that?