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Okay. If this is not where the MODs want this post, please move it.
[UPDATE] - Jump over to Post #12 for some of my recent ideas and changes for this application.
I have been using mods for the G1 and the myTouch 3G for a little while now. I have used Backup for Root, and I use Nandroid. I created just a little simple script to backup your device to your linux-based machine and restore from there too. The concept behind this is having your backup on your computer, not your sd-card. Please, feel free to contribute. (If this is not your cup of tea, please do not leave a comment). I am limited on time, and wanted to contribute a little to the community. All this script is a compilation of adb commands. Anyone could compile these commands, I just wanted it organized and in one place.
README
After using all of the backup tools for root, I have ran into random FCs and bugs. This script uses Android SDK's adb tool and was designed to be simple. This script goes through and backs up your applications, bookmarks, sms, alarm clocks, settings, launcher settings and dictionary. There are plans for this script to be interactive in the future. As for now, it is a very basic script that will backup your device then restore your device.
Notes. As for now this script requires sudo. On every other linux pc tested, sudo was required (maybe because user did not install adb correctly?). This will change in future versions.
= Details =
REQUIREMENTS
1. Android SDK Toolkit 1.5 or higher
2. Bash v4.0.33
3. Root access to your device
4. Root access to your pc
HOWTO
Backing-Up
1. Plug your device in
2. Open command-line (On PC)
3. Run ./abrtool -b
4. Done.
Restoring
1. Reboot from flash of rom (Enter credentials and let phone setup first)
2. Open command-line (on PC)
3. Run ./abrtool -r
4. Restart device
5. Done
Changelog
Version 0.1.5
- Merged into Android-Linux-Tools (alt)
- Changed zenity commands (shows restore progress)
- Option to restart device after restore
- Can install abrtool via command-line (./abrtool --install)
Version 0.1.4
- Added Icons
- Runs Fix Permissions after restoration of applications
Version 0.1.3
- Fixed Restore (Again) - Sets $BACKUPDIR as $PATH
Version 0.1.2
- Restore applications now uses adb install instead of push
Version 0.1.1
- Fixed Restore arugement (-r restores now)
Version 0.1
- Created initial script
- Creates backups for Apps, Sms, Bookmarks, Alarms, Settings, User Dictionary, and Launcher
- Restores device
Download
Project Page for Android-Linux-Tools (ALT) http://code.google.com/p/android-linux-tools
Project Page for abrtool http://code.google.com/p/abrtool
Download abrtool ConvertVideoToAndroid
Download InstallOnAndroid Nautilus Script
InstallOnAndroid
Disclaimer
I am not responsible for anything. Anything at all. I'm just not. Blame someone else if something goes horribly wrong.
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Nice script but bart.sh can accomplish a full backup of your Android environment for restoration at a later date. While it does it to the SD card initially, these "barts" can easily be copied to any computer. I can, however, see a use for this as it serves a slightly different purpose. Thanks.
I wasn't sure what response I would get to this post. I have had to flash, partition, format, wipe.. enough times that I just wanted to plugin into my computer, backup, wipe-flash then restore. Thanks!
nice. I don't use linux myself, but i see the point of having the backup else where (not an SD card attached to the phone itself).
will this, in theory be made to work on windows? Cause that will be awesome.
@str4vag It would be really simple to just use a .bat file for Windows. I don't have any plans on making a windows script anytime soon. Sorry. Same commands especially though.
This is exactly what I've been looking for, now I just need to mod it to sync apps/bookmarks/etc automatically whenever I plug in my phone, and to only sync the new items to keep it speedy, great work dev!
@ggolemg I can play around with some "real" features soon. I plan on having it archive your backups and allow you to select which backup (default is most recent) you would like to use. I am sure I can play around with your idea too. Thanks.
subscribing to the thread, idea is very interesting. i've been looking for a foolproof way to backup and restore bookmarks, sms messages, and different alarms, without all the issues of backup for root users. gonna check out the script tonight.
Update coming by the end of the week.
- Will only backup apps not already backed up.
- Possibly apply the Python interface I have developed.
- More goodies.
How about switchrom?
Android-Linux-Tools
Okay, so this week has been crazy for me. (Mind you I am a restaurant manager first and a developer (primary web) second). I think I am going to gear this project in a different direction. First off, I have created GTK2 Dialogs and a settings panel for this application. I would like to gear towards general linux tools on the pc side. So over the next two weeks you can expect,
- Graphical Interface for abrtool (Android-Backup-Restore)
- Configuration for each application.
- Nautilus Scripts for all applications.
- Right-Click to Encode Video (With GTK2 Dialog progress)
- Right-Click to Install APK (With GTK2 Dialog progress)
- Right-Click to Sign APK (With GTK2 Dialog progress)
- Right-Click to Copy Files to SD Card
- abrtool will backup to Ubuntu One Cloud (Simple adb pull ~/Ubuntu\ One/? or maybe play with the API?)
Ideas and Possibilities
- User.conf editor
- Select with applications to backup
- Switchrom features?
Any other thoughts or suggestions are welcome. I want to start simple, keep working on the abrtool and then make my way out to some other useful tools for us linux (Ubuntu) users. Let me know what you think and what would be helpful.
i had to make a bynch of edits so this dosent run as root, id recomend everyone do the same, only run root when you must. Also changed ,.adb to adb so i dont have to run it in my android sdk dir
@ahronzombi Can you post those changes?
I am a firm believer of only running root when needed, Like I mentioned before I don't really have a huge amount of time, and when I tested this on a friends notebook adb required root to atleast kill-server then you could perform shell/push/pull.
AFAIK, adb server only requires root if ou haven't set the proper udev rules for the device.
Exactly. If we want this script to run universally we cannot rely on all users to have added the udev rules. If they don't they have to run sudo. Maybe a quick check for the udev file then sudo if not?
boulderjams said:
Exactly. If we want this script to run universally we cannot rely on all users to have added the udev rules. If they don't they have to run sudo. Maybe a quick check for the udev file then sudo if not?
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no i think it would be wise to have people understand there udev permissions rather than run root so its universal. that kind of thinking leads to very big security problems. with root in the script most of the simplest linux users could exploit anyone
I fully understand that. Do you mind posting your changes to the script?
this is the secure version of the script that dosent run as root
keep in mind i set my own adb and home directorys so you'll have to change those
Code:
#! /bin/bash
# abrtool version 0.1
# Last Updated Wednesday, November 18, 2009
# Android Backup Data and Restore Data Script
#TODO
# 1- See if config file exists
# 2- If not, create config file (for now, select directory to backup to)
# 3- See if arguments are specified
# 4- If not, return an error via dialog
# 5- If argument -b exists, run backup
# 6- If argument -r exsists, run restore
export PATH=${PATH}:/home/ahron/android/android-sdk-linux/tools:/home/ahron/android/abr
BACKUPDIR=/home/ahron/android/backups
USER=${username-`whoami`}
backupscript() {
export PATH=$PATH:$BACKUPDIR
adb kill-server
adb pull /system/sd/app $BACKUPDIR/apps
adb pull /system/app $BACKUPDIR/apps/device
echo "---------- Backed Applications"
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db $BACKUPDIR/msgs/mmssms.db
echo "---------- Backed Text Messages"
adb pull /data/data/com.android.browser/databases/browser.db $BACKUPDIR/bookmarks/browser.db
echo "---------- Backed Bookmarks"
adb pull /data/data/com.android.alarmclock/databases/alarms.db $BACKUPDIR/other/alarms.db
adb pull /data/data/com.google.android.providers.settings/databases/googlesettings.db $BACKUPDIR/other/googlesettings.db
adb pull /data/data/com.android.launcher/databases/launcher.db $BACKUPDIR/other/launcher.db
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.userdictionary/databases/user_dict.db $BACKUPDIR/other/user_dict.db
echo "---------- Backed Other Settings"
chown -R $USER $BACKUPDIR
zenity --info --text "Successfully Backed-up to $BACKUPDIR"
}
restorescript() {
export PATH=$PATH:$BACKUPDIR
adb kill-server
#sudo adb push $BACKUPDIR/apps /system/sd/app
echo "----------- Installing Applications"
cd $BACKUPDIR/apps
for searchfile in ./*.apk
do
echo "------------ Processing $searchfile"
sudo adb install "$searchfile"
done
echo "---------- Restored Applications"
adb shell su
adb shell fix_permissions
echo "---------- Fixed Application Permissions"
adb push $BACKUPDIR/msgs/mmssms.db /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
echo "---------- Restored Messages"
adb push $BACKUPDIR/bookmarks/browser.db /data/data/com.android.browser/databases/browser.db
echo "---------- Restored Bookmarks"
echo "---------- (Please, make sure to restart your browser)"
adb push $BACKUPDIR/other/alarms.db /data/data/com.android.alarmclock/databases/alarms.db
adb push $BACKUPDIR/other/googlesettings.db /data/data/com.google.android.providers.settings/databases/googlesettings.db
adb push $BACKUPDIR/other/launcher.db adb pull /data/data/com.android.launcher/databases/launcher.db
adb push $BACKUPDIR/other/user_dict.db /data/data/com.android.providers.userdictionary/databases/user_dict.db
echo "---------- Restored Other Settings"
zenity --info --text "Successfully Restored Android device from $BACKUPDIR"
}
if [ "$#" -eq 0 ]
then
echo "Usage $0"
echo " -b Backup"
echo " -r Restore"
exit $E_OPTERR
fi
set -- `getopt "br:" "[email protected]"`
while [ ! -z "$1" ]
do
case "$1" in
-b) backupscript;;
-r) restorescript;;
esac
shift
done
Hi, i just rooted my hero yesterday.
I have some small capacities on linux, and i wnated to know if there is ( and where it is ) an equivalent to the /etc/init.d and different rc.x.d config. file for the process launched at boot. I wouldl ike to edit or delete some programs launching at startup which i don't need really to launch at startup Is it possible and simple ?
Ciao
Fred
Edit : stupid question... there is no vi on the system so no way to edit the file ..
I am even new than you to android rooting (just rooted my Sprint Hero 2.1 today!).
I loaded Fresh ROM 2.1.2 on my Hero today and there's an app called "ES File Explorer". It allows me to browse the unix-like filesystem, right to the directory you mentioned above.
I can click on the files and open them as Text, Executable, etc. Opening as Text even gives me two different text editors.
Unfortuantly, the file(s) you talk about are for readonly. You have to be logged in as a Superuser to edit them (as I found out today). The easiest way I found is to do it via a command-line prompt.
When you "root" your android phone, that means you are able to login remotely as another user. Such as the "superuser" account from the Android SDK. On Windows, after you have rooted your phone, you can do:
Code:
C:\android\tools\> adb remount
C:\android\tools\> adb shell
#
When you see that "#" prompt, you are now logged into your phone running the default shell (not sure which shell it is). So, now you can copy/open that file:
Code:
# cd \
# type init.rc | more
Of course u can't do squat from here. So, you have two options:
1) Change the permissions to allow you to modify it from the Android device itself (possible security issue if u download a broken app that wants to modify your phone).
Code:
# chmod 755 init.rc
Now you are able to modify the file locally, right on your device. No PC needed any longer. But again, it's a possible seucrity issue.
2) just pull the file from your device to your desktop pc, edit it, and push it back. Exit out of the # shell by typing "exit" and pressing enter. At the C prompt, pull the file:
Code:
C:\android\tools\> adb pull /init.rc C:\init.rc
That pulls the file from your android device and places it at C:\init.rc. You can obmit the C:\ part, which would place the file in your android Tools folder u are running adb from (mine is getting messy though).
Once you edit it to your liking, push it back to your device:
Code:
C:\android\tools\> adb push C:\init.rc /init.rc
And that's it.
most custom roms contain nano, which is also a possible way to edit files.
I updated my post to reflect actual directions on how to modify a system file like that.
Hello everyone!
I know some of you are still roaming around here and there trying to root your phone; others wanting to root the phone without knowing what rooting is...
Wandering if it's illegal or not; and why should they be Rooting their Devices.
Well that's why i've done this tutorial with a lot of help from different sources.
It has been almost 2 days reading; reading; reading; and writing this tutorial to simplify and compact information scattered around this forum and the web.
Knowing the Basics
In order to explain everyone (specially noobs / starters); please follow this link.
(I advise you to open it in a "new Tab" or "Window"; so you don't loose yourself)
One thing before starting:
I found out that it is important to reboot the device and the PC after installing and Updating the following apps: "Super one Click" and SDK with your firmware version API's.
Some errors that occur during the Rooting with the "Super One Click" happen due to some kind of need to reboot of the machine and device.
As mentioned in Step #9
[...]
Now that you understand what rooting is; let's ROOT your Android.
P.S - As you already know; you are responsible for doing this process; or for anything that goes wrong.
“Rooting Your Android Phone”
Requirements:
Download: "android-sdk_r15" or Later Version.
After Downloading and Installing SDK; download the API's according to your Firmware Version.
(Check Step #1 and #12 of the Easy Rooting Method)
Download: "Super One Click Program"
(Link Goes to XDA Developers "Super one Click Program" Thread)
Download: "Java SE Development Kit 7" (or later)
I. (Easy Method - Using “One Click Rooting Program”)
Note: This method works for almost every Android phone.
1) Take a note of you brand model and android Firmware/ROM installed on you device.
(You need to know the version of your O.S to download your SDK API's later)
i.e:
“Model: Acer C4 Liquid Mini (E310)”
“O.S: Android Froyo v2.2”
2) Download/Install your Android Drivers. (PC)
3) Download/Install your Android SDK/ADB. (PC)
4) Open SDK (as Administrator) and mark the following things to download:
- “Tools” (Select the entire Folder)
- “Your Firmware/ROM Version Installed” (i.e: “Android 2.2 API”) (Select the entire Folder)
5) Now press “Install Packages” (The download will start; follow the next step after it’s completed)
6) Download / Install the Latest version of the rooting program (Super One Click Rooting Program); unzip it and install it on your computer.
7) Make sure that your phone has the "USB Debugging Mode" ON.
NOTE: To turn it on go to your device and press: “Menu” > “Settings” (Icon) > “Applications” > “Debug / Development” > “USB Debug”
8) Make sure you turn Off your Device and Remove the SD Card. It must be done without the SD Card.
9) Safely disconnect your Phone from the PC; and restart. (PC and Device)
10) When your Phone and Windows are ready; connect your phone to the PC.
Note: Just plug the cable. Do NOT select any option in the Phone.
Also you will notice that a small Android Icon will appear at the top left of the screen.
That means that you phone is prepared for debugging Mode.
11) Once again make sure that your phone has the "USB Debugging Mode" ON.
12) Run SDK/ADB as Administrator.
(Windows XP Users just double click to open)
13) Right Click the “Super One Click Rooting Program” and open it as Administrator.
(Or just double click; if you are using Windows XP)
14) Press "Update Check"; just to make sure you have the latest files. (Don't worry with the app version error; if it happens means you just downloaded it/you have the latest version)
14) Click the "Root" button and wait it to finish. (There should be no errors)
15) Once done; you should see “Superuser” permission in your phone’s apps.
Note: If so; your Device is Rooted. Congratulations!
II. (Advanced Method - Manually Rooting)
Pre-requisites
There are a few things that you need to have before you start rooting.
Obviously, you will need an Android device with Android 1.5 or higher and a USB cable to connect it to your computer.
You will also need to have some files for this:
SuperOneClick.zip and the Android SDK/ADB up and running on your computer.
(Run as Administrator if not using Windows XP)
If you are unfamiliar with ADB, GoodAndEvo site has an awesome ADB tutorial that should get you up to speed.
(Note that the tutorial in the Good and Evo Page is for HTC Devices)
First, we need to move some files around to make running commands a bit easier.
Unzip the SuperOneClick.zip and copy the following files: su-v3, busybox, Superuser.apk, psneuter, and GingerBreak; to the Android “ADB Platform-Tools folder”; which is contained in the Android SDK folder on your computer.
i.e: C:\Program Files\Android\Android-SDK\Platform-Tools\
These files can be found in the following SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse folders:
- “Busybox” -> “Dependencies” folder
- “psneuter” -> “Exploit” folder
- “GingerBreak” -> “Exploits” folder
- “SuperUser.apk” -> “Root” folder
- “SU-V3” -> “Root” folder
Once copied rename “su-v3” to “su”.
If you are on Windows, you will also need to have proper drivers for your phone installed.
These can usually be found by going either to the manufacturer website or searching for the name of your phone and the word "Drivers."
Once you find drivers, download and install them like any other application.
Rooting your device
Now that you have ADB setup and the proper exploit files, you are finally ready to Root.
Before you start running commands, you need to put your phone in "USB Debugging" mode.
(Menu > Settings > Applications > Development > Enable USB Debugging) and connect the device to your computer.
Note: Just plug the cable and do not select any option in you device.
Now, open command prompt to run some commands.
Windows Vista/7 Users:
(Press "Windows Key" > Type: "CMD" > Right Click on "CMD" and Run it as Administrator)
In Linux, open whichever terminal emulator suits you. Once you have a command prompt, you need to enter your platform-tools folder, also called a directory.
You can use the "CD" or Change Directory command to accomplish this.
If your SDK folder is called "android-sdk" the command should look like this: cd android-sdk_r11-windows/platform-tools.
This command will leave you with a shell prompt in the platform-tools directory.
From here, you can run the commands that will actually root your phone.
Be sure to run these commands exactly as they are written.
The commands with an "$" or "#" will only run after the "adb shell" command.
First, here are the commands that run the” psneuter” exploit and gain a root shell.
Type them in the following order.
…Yes after the ADB and the “$” there is a “Space”.
• adb devices
• adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp
• adb shell
• $ cd /data/local/tmp
• $ chmod 777 psneuter
• $ ./psneuter
At this point, the exploit will run and close the shell.
You will need to run these commands to restart the ADB server.
• adb kill-server
• adb devices
Now comes the moment of truth.
Type:
• adb shell
...command to open a shell.
If you see a "#" sign, you have root access, so go ahead and continue to the next part of this tutorial.
If not, you can go back and try the previous steps again, or ask for help in the comments.
We now need to make this root permanent.
From the root shell you just opened, type the following commands.
• # mount -o remount,rw -t rfs /dev/block/st19 /system
• # exit
• adb push busybox /system/bin
• adb push su /system/bin
• adb install Superuser.apk
• adb shell
• # chmod 4755 /system/bin/busybox
• # chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
• # mount -o remount,ro -t rfs /dev/block/st19 /system
• # exit
• adb reboot
At this point, your device should reboot.
You can check for the Superuser icon in the app drawer, and then try a root only app like Titanium Backup.
If that app works, congratulations!
You have successfully rooted your Android device.
Prepare to enjoy all the benefits of root.
If you are having trouble with this tutorial or want to offer others a tip, please leave a comment.
Me or every XDA developer/user shall gladly help you out clarifying any error message or issue. (at least if i know how i will help)
Just make sure you did exactly as described; and only then post your question / expose your issue(s).
P.S
- Use “Code” Tags to report Logs.
- Remember to "Thank" if this tutorial helped you or if you find it usefull.
Special thanks to:
XDA Developers (Users & Staff)
Pocketables.net (Aaron Orquia)
CLShortFuse (For bringing such Great App)
I can´t do this with method #1 (freeze on step #6)
In method #2 ....
$ cd /data/local/tmp
cd /data/local/tmp
$ chmod 777 psneuter
chmod 777 psneuter
$ ./psneuter
./psneuter
Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)
$
Some help?
Regards
niki40 said:
I can´t do this with method #1 (freeze on step #6)
In method #2 ....
$ cd /data/local/tmp
cd /data/local/tmp
$ chmod 777 psneuter
chmod 777 psneuter
$ ./psneuter
./psneuter
Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)
$
Some help?
Regards
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Greetings;
What's your device Make and Model?
Try/Check the following:
- Download the "Super One Click Program" Again. Since there is a new Fix for it.
Follow this Link to download and get more detailled info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
- Check that you have the USB Debug Turned ON (in your device)
---> List > Settings > Applicatons > Development > USB Debugging
- Check what version do you have in your device; and verify that SDK Manager has downloaded your Version API's; and Tools folder. (Look at status tab; it should say installed)
- Did you Restart the machine after the install of Super One Click and SDK Manager? (Only then Root the Device)
- In a Last case there's a small percentage that your phone isn't compatible with "Super One Click".
Thanx a lot bro
You Can Add This To The OP If You Want .
Press Thank If I Help .
For Sony Ericsson Xperia Only .
I Use A Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 And It Work Well .
The File Name Is Call Flash Tool .
The Fuction It Has Is ( Latest 4.2 )
Root
Flash Kernel
Flash Rom
One Click Unlocked Bootloader .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thing You Need To Do Is :
Download The Two File .
Install In The Same Place .
Open The File .
Open Driver Folder .
Install The Driver .
And Open Flash Tool exe .
See If The Computer Detect Your Phone .
USB Debugging Must On .
Click to expand...
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Thing Your Need ( For Rooting Only ) :
https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool/downloads
==================================================
Unlocked Bootloader Try At Your Own Risk . Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Success ) :
Only For Sony Ericsson Xperia Phone .
Download Generic version 2.3.3 build 3.0.1.G.0.75 ( http://www.multiupload.com/564T6TLUD8 )
Download DoomLoard Boot Manager . ( http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/...tmanager/X10_2.3.3_Stock-BootManager-v1.3.ftf )
Put This Two File In Flash Tool Frimware Folder .
Open Flash Tool .
Press Flash .
Select All The File Inside .
Reboot Your Phone .
Root Your Phone .
And Install DoomLoard Boot Manager .
You Can Now Install Unlocked Bootloader Rom .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If Anyone Know Anything And Notice I Say Wrong Here Please Private Message Me Or Comment Here To Tell Me
Special Thank To :
Every One That Teach Me Last Time .
Androxyde For Flash Tool . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
DooMLoRD For DoomLoard Kernel And Boot Manager . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278318
Every Body Who Click Thank .
Every Body Who Read .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
==================================================
Do It At Your Own Risk . Press Thank If I Help
And Yes It Work For New Xperia ( 2011 Lines )
nice share...but i already rooted my xperia
Here are a few commands for Android in terminal. If you have any commands that you think should be here, just reply. Enjoy!
chmod - give/take rights away from files. The numbers you see in the how-to's is a little complicated. It has to do with the rights you are assigning the file or folder. http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Chmod for further reading.
cat - look at, modify, or combine a file. You can also copy files with this command by "reading" it to another file instead of to the screen.
cd - change from one directory to another
cp - Copy a file from one location to another
dd - copies exact locations to other locations. Can be an entire drive, a folder, etc.
dd if= of=. uses an input file and an output file.
exit - exits the shell you are in. When you type su you start up a shell.
ls - lists all files with in a directory try ls - l too.
mv - Move a file from one location to another. At the same time you can rename a file.
su - Substitute User. We type this to switch to the root user. You need to type this command first to do a lot of the other commands.
tar - creates taped archives. Compresses files like winzip, 7zip, winrar and others tar /? for details.
rm - followed by a file name with delete the file sync - synchronizes any data on disk with data in memory. We type this before rebooting to ensure we've got all data written
Other commands of interest:
df - how much free disk space. In linux you can add a switch "df -h" but the "-h" does nothing for me on Android. top - like task manager, it displays running processes. in Linux the q key quits. On Android I don't know how to make it quit other than closing the app. uptime - displays how long it has been since you last rebooted the system.
busybox - a tool that combines many linux commands into a single compact file. Typing this displays all the commands at your disposal.
busybox df - a much easier to read display of free diskspace. This display shows how full (use%) each file system is.
Thanks
thank you so much, well for a noob like me very informative was looking for this kind from very long :laugh:
Substitute user XD you know it is superuser right?
free - see all free Memory from the Device
mid-kid said:
Substitute user XD you know it is superuser right?
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Actually substitute user is also correct.
"The su command, also referred to as substitute user, super user, or switch user, allows a computer operator to change the current user account associated with the running virtual console."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Su_(Unix)
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
So practically the basic linux comands are the same with android terminal!!!
I just noticed that the ping command is working just fine
Type ping 4.2.2.4 for example
rezo609 said:
If you have any commands that you think should be here, just reply. Enjoy!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
svc data enable - turn on mobile data
svc data disable - turn off mobile data
svc wifi enable - turn on wifi
svc wifi disable - turn off wifi
svc help - show information about subcommands
For the top command mentioned in the OP, just type "top -n 1" and it will exit, leaving you with the readout at the time you executed the command. -n is for number of updates before stopping.
Also will add that the powertop command will show the top reasons for wakeups from idle.
Tnx
Metalcorpe said:
So practically the basic linux comands are the same with android terminal!!!
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Click to collapse
Yep
rezo609 said:
If you have any commands that you think should be here, just reply.
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grep - Useful to apply filters to other commands. For example, to list only the apk files inside a folder:
Code:
ls /folder/to/list | grep apk
or to search a string inside a file:
Code:
cat /file | grep stringToSearch
logcat - Debugging tool, all the system messages are shown here. To show only the debug messages (useful when an app is giving FC without apparent reason), type:
Code:
su
logcat -d
mount - The most common use for this command is remount the system partition, to modify its content (be careful, you can easily brick your device!). Common usage (needs root):
Code:
Mount /system in Read/Write mode:
mount -o rw,remount /system
Mount /system in Read Only mode:
mount -o ro,remount /system
Saving command output to file. Type
Code:
command >> /folder/to/save/file
If the file doesn't exist will be created, otherwise, the info will be added to the end of the file.
You can also use:
Code:
command > /folder/to/save/file
If the file doesn't exist also will be created, but if the file exists its content will be deleted before add the info.
mount - Mounting a partition
umount - Unmounting a mounted partition
reboot - Reboot phone
stop - Shutdowns the GUI
start - Restarts GUI
above two commands can be used to get a fast reboot.
Also you my use the reboot command to do a faster restart to the device but your are going to lose any unsaved work
You must be rooted
First type : su
Then : reboot
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run program with command
I want to run "Applock"s lock all command. I have widgetsoid which can create shortcut for any command. How to do it? I am rooted.
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toasterwater said:
svc data enable - turn on mobile data
svc data disable - turn off mobile data
svc wifi enable - turn on wifi
svc wifi disable - turn off wifi
svc help - show information about subcommands
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Dude, thank you so much for posting this information. I had switched my MNVO service to a newer a phone, and this one was just sitting around. There were still things on it that I needed like some notes that I had saved. Because I had not used it in a while, and there was no data/cell service on it, I was out of luck (or so I thought) when I forgot my unlock pin. It wouldn't accept my google login information because there was no data connection. I COULD NOT GET INTO MY PHONE! I was dreading the possibility of having to factory reset, which would erase my notes and other things saved on there. On a whim and after MUCH Google searching, I was trying to find a way to reset the number of attempted pin locks to no avail. I was about to give up, but luckily, I remembered I had rooted it. And after downloading the latest SDK bundle, I came across your post. It allowed me to turn the wifi on my cell phone even though I was "locked out." Wouldn't you know that it very quickly picked up my home wifi signal. Because a data connection was enabled, I was then able to use my gmail login information to get into the phone. Your post saved me and prevented me from having to factory reset my phone and losing my information. Thank you so much!
netstat - show connections status in local device
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rezo609 said:
Here are a few commands for Android in terminal. If you have any commands that you think should be here, just reply. Enjoy!
chmod - give/take rights away from files. The numbers you see in the how-to's is a little complicated. It has to do with the rights you are assigning the file or folder. http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Chmod for further reading.
cat - look at, modify, or combine a file. You can also copy files with this command by "reading" it to another file instead of to the screen.
cd - change from one directory to another
cp - Copy a file from one location to another
dd - copies exact locations to other locations. Can be an entire drive, a folder, etc.
dd if= of=. uses an input file and an output file.
exit - exits the shell you are in. When you type su you start up a shell.
ls - lists all files with in a directory try ls - l too.
mv - Move a file from one location to another. At the same time you can rename a file.
su - Substitute User. We type this to switch to the root user. You need to type this command first to do a lot of the other commands.
tar - creates taped archives. Compresses files like winzip, 7zip, winrar and others tar /? for details.
rm - followed by a file name with delete the file sync - synchronizes any data on disk with data in memory. We type this before rebooting to ensure we've got all data written
Other commands of interest:
df - how much free disk space. In linux you can add a switch "df -h" but the "-h" does nothing for me on Android. top - like task manager, it displays running processes. in Linux the q key quits. On Android I don't know how to make it quit other than closing the app. uptime - displays how long it has been since you last rebooted the system.
busybox - a tool that combines many linux commands into a single compact file. Typing this displays all the commands at your disposal.
busybox df - a much easier to read display of free diskspace. This display shows how full (use%) each file system is.
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if i wanted to delete a directory with data ? what would be the syntax
Set/View Network Host Name
Run the following as root
setprop net.hostname <new_hostname> // To Change Device Hostname
getprop net.hostname // To View Device Hostname
list of all android terminal commands
Open terminal or file explorer with root access
From root folder go to /system/bin
Type command :ls
The list contains all the terminal codes available
Enjoy!!
Disclaimer1: I'm not responsible if anything goes wrong while you try out the codes.
Disclaimer:man & help pages are not available on android terminal
hi i want to make a superuser command list
anyone how know commands can post it here.
chmod - give especific permissions to an specific file
cat - look at, modify, or combine a file. You can also copy files with this command by "reading" it to another file instead of to the screen.
cd - change from one directory to another
cp - Copy a file from one location to another
dd - copies exact locations to other locations. Can be an entire drive, a folder, etc. dd if= of=. uses an input file and an output file.
df - how much free disk space.
du - show disk usage of files. Add "-h" to get human readable. Especially useful when you add "-d1" to limit the directory depth to 1. If you run "du -h -d1", it will tell you how much space each directory occupies, including their contents summed.
exit - exits the shell you are in.
grep - search within a file for a text string. Also useful for parsing command output. 'ls | grep something' is a quick way to list files that contain the string "something" (although "ls *something*" would do it, too, but grep can do a lot more)
ifconfig- get network interface configuration. Good for getting your own IP address.
kill - kill a process by PID
ls - lists all files in a directory .
mv - Move a file from one location to another.
ping - see if an internet host is alive
pm - android package manager. LOTS of useful things in here, type pm by itself for the help screen
ps - list processes. Useful to see what is running
reboot - reboots your device
reboot recovery - reboots you into recovery
reboot-bootloader -reboots the device in bootloader- fastboot
rm - remove a specified file
rmdir - remove a directory. rm can't do it unless you remove recursively with -R
su - Substitute User. We type this to switch to the root user. You need to type this command first to do a lot of the other commands.
sync - synchronizes any data on disk with data in memory. We type this before rebooting to ensure we've got all data written
tar - creates taped archives. Compresses files like winzip, 7zip, winrar and others tar
top - like task manager, it displays running processes. in Linux the q key quits. On Android I don't know how to make it quit other than closing the app.
uptime - displays how long it has been since you last rebooted the system. Interestingly enough the "Menu Key > System > About Phone > Status > Up time" on my phone does not match "uptime" typed in the terminal emulator.
Download a root explorer app. Go to system/bin (or xbin). You will see many files, but actually every file is a command for the kernel and (theoretically) all of them can be used in the terminal. Not all of them are stand-alone functions and must be used along with other commands. Just type the title of a file in terminal and see what happens. You might find some other functions that are not already in your list .
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I use this as a cheatsheet as I normally deal with rooted devices with busybox installed anyway. Most "commands" found in /system/bin are symlinks to busybox. Sometimes a device has a non-standard busybox version with not all applets available. The reason why Titanium backup ships their own version of busybox with the app.