So I can get Fastboot to work in Windows with no problem but when I try to do the same thing in Ubuntu fastboot doesn't register at all. It just gets stuck on the "waiting for device" message yet adb works great. Any similars or solutions?
Just curious, what do you need fastboot in Linux for?
As for why it's not working, stupid question - the device is in fastboot mode, yes? Also, when you do "lsusb" before and after plugging in the device, do you notice a difference?
arrrghhh said:
Just curious, what do you need fastboot in Linux for?
As for why it's not working, stupid question - the device is in fastboot mode, yes? Also, when you do "lsusb" before and after plugging in the device, do you notice a difference?
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Well I was upgrading my TWRP from 2.5.0.0 to the 2.6.3.0 and found that using fastboot for me seemed to be the easiest method of doing that. So I tried it in Linux first that being my prefered OS. I would rather not have to use Windows for anything if I can help it. I haven't tried the "lsusb" thing. I'll give that a shot and see what happens. And yes this is after I have done 'adb reboot bootloader' and then I switch to the Fastboot commands.
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Well I was upgrading my TWRP from 2.5.0.0 to the 2.6.3.0 and found that using fastboot for me seemed to be the easiest method of doing that. So I tried it in Linux first that being my prefered OS. I would rather not have to use Windows for anything if I can help it. I haven't tried the "lsusb" thing. I'll give that a shot and see what happens. And yes this is after I have done 'adb reboot bootloader' and then I switch to the Fastboot commands.
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Interesting. OK, no worries mate I actually forgot about that use case! It sounds like you are doing everything correctly.
I have used fastboot on my Q on Linux in the past. Just curious, are you using the packaged versions of adb/fastboot in Ubuntu?
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Interesting. OK, no worries mate I actually forgot about that use case! It sounds like you are doing everything correctly.
I have used fastboot on my Q on Linux in the past. Just curious, are you using the packaged versions of adb/fastboot in Ubuntu?
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I am using the adb/fastboot that came with the Android SDK bundle for Linux if that's what you mean.
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I am using the adb/fastboot that came with the Android SDK bundle for Linux if that's what you mean.
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Hm. Have you tried the one from the repo's? Ubuntu provides a package.
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Hm. Have you tried the one from the repo's? Ubuntu provides a package.
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I have not! I didn't know that there was one actually. Can you provide me a link?
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I have not! I didn't know that there was one actually. Can you provide me a link?
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You just apt-get install it
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/08/install-adb-and-fastboot-android-tools.html
Post 12.10, you don't need to add any PPA's, should be part of the Ubuntu repo's.
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You just apt-get install it
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/08/install-adb-and-fastboot-android-tools.html
Post 12.10, you don't need to add any PPA's, should be part of the Ubuntu repo's.
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Fantastic!! Many thanks to you my friend!!!
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Is Odin really necessary for flashing ROMs on the Sidekick, or can I keep on using adb/fastboot? Or is there a native tool for Linux for flashing ROMs for Samsung?
Other forum threads I've seen recommend running ODIN on Virtualbox, which is doable but a pain in the keister.
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Is Odin really necessary for flashing ROMs on the Sidekick, or can I keep on using adb/fastboot? Or is there a native tool for Linux for flashing ROMs for Samsung?
Other forum threads I've seen recommend running ODIN on Virtualbox, which is doable but a pain in the keister.
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odin is only used when you soft brick and flash an image to get back to stock to recover a device you flash a rom through a recovery menu
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odin is only used when you soft brick and flash an image to get back to stock to recover a device you flash a rom through a recovery menu
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Thanks, but that doesn't seem to really address my question. Fr'instance, I can use fastboot on my G1 to load a new ROM easily:
Code:
fastboot update -w [Rom_Filename.zip]
Is there a reason I couldn't do this with a stock ROM on a Sidekick in case of a softbrick instead of using ODIN? I know I've done this on my G1 when it freezes on the bootlogo, which seems to be a similar state.
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Thanks, but that doesn't seem to really address my question. Fr'instance, I can use fastboot on my G1 to load a new ROM easily:
Code:
fastboot update -w [Rom_Filename.zip]
Is there a reason I couldn't do this with a stock ROM on a Sidekick in case of a softbrick instead of using ODIN? I know I've done this on my G1 when it freezes on the bootlogo, which seems to be a similar state.
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sorry i misunderstood what you were saying but to answer you question no fastboot is an htc thing only
tylermaciaszek said:
sorry i misunderstood what you were saying but to answer you question no fastboot is an htc thing only
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Ah so! Ok. What about adb then? Shouldn't that work for any Android device?
Code:
adb shell
/sbin/recovery --wipe_data
/sbin/recovery --update_package=SDCARD:romname.zip
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Ah so! Ok. What about adb then? Shouldn't that work for any Android device?
Code:
adb shell
/sbin/recovery --wipe_data
/sbin/recovery --update_package=SDCARD:romname.zip
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i never tried it because i dont really use adb but yes i believe it should work on all android devices!
Yes that should work, test it out. the worst you can do in adb is softbrick.
Heimdall I believe its called. But the adb method looks cool. Heimdall is a comandline flashing tool
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Heimdall is the open source version of Odin, ADB is the way you want to flash roms (if you're not gonna use CWM).
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Heimdall is the open source version of Odin, ADB is the way you want to flash roms (if you're not gonna use CWM).
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Yah, I saw that but my understanding is that Heimdall is for the Samsung Galaxy S only
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Yah, I saw that but my understanding is that Heimdall is for the Samsung Galaxy S only
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nope u have seen someone on the sk4g threads used it to restore their device on the SK4G!
Heimdall is for Galaxy S *Series* phones, of which we are one on the SK4g :]
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Heimdall is for Galaxy S *Series* phones, of which we are one on the SK4g :]
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Aha! Yay then, all is right with the world!
If you have any more questions, especially linux questions, feel free to PM me, I love me that Tux.
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If you have any more questions, especially linux questions, feel free to PM me, I love me that Tux.
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Tux the penguin? And here I thought you were strictly a platypus man - you cross-species player, you!
Meh, it's all about the beaks, everybody loves Tux!
Heimdall
Ok, so Heimdall successfully flashes my mistakes away. One more person verifying that it works.
Does anyone know how to get it to successfully make a dump so it's a bit quicker to get back to something more than stock? Seems like all of all roms are sent out for CWM, which works great till I soft-brick everything.
My only best guess on getting a good dump is adb, remount,ro, and dd it all back to the computer. Seems like a bad place to be with halting everything mid-stride.
And with all the leaked roms lately, does any seem to support fastboot? theres been a few options out now and i'm a bit leery on mucking with the boot-loader
Fastboot is only for HTC, not samsung.
Is it possible to use ADB with linux?
Yes, install the Android SDK, that includes adb.
hi , my friend trying to root his device but when he try to connect his device the CF-ROOT says "waiting for device" even though it connected.
what to do ? thanks for helpers [:
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hi , my friend trying to root his device but when he try to connect his device the CF-ROOT says "waiting for device" even though it connected.
what to do ? thanks for helpers [:
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Did he unlock the bootloader?
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Did he unlock the bootloader?
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haha bro that's what im trying to do .. im trying to root his device and open bootloader but i cant because it says "waiting for device" btw im useing this guide : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1AKqrrf-5o
on my deivce it worked
then your drivers arent setup right.
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then your drivers arent setup right.
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u can give a download for nexus 5 drivers?
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u can give a download for nexus 5 drivers?
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the universal naked drivers work fine. you can easily find them on xda/google.
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the universal naked drivers work fine. you can easily find them on xda/google.
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dude my friend got he's device with 4.4.1 ver maybe its because of that ?
ohad123454 said:
dude my friend got he's device with 4.4.1 ver maybe its because of that ?
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N5 rooting process is the same regardless of whether the device is on 4.4 or 4.4.1 or 4.4.2
Check out the first post in these threads - both link to the drivers, and tell you exactly how to proceed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396
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N5 rooting process is the same regardless of whether the device is on 4.4 or 4.4.1 or 4.4.2
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well i tried to install drives by using this guide : http://www.android.gs/download-and-install-google-nexus-5-usb-drivers-adb-fastboot/
but i could'nt do the right click on the nexus 5 line because it didnt show me the hardware list.
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well i tried to install drives by using this guide : http://www.android.gs/download-and-install-google-nexus-5-usb-drivers-adb-fastboot/
but i could'nt do the right click on the nexus 5 line because it didnt show me the hardware list.
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Assuming you are on a windows based computer (not Mac).
Try a different USB port. And read the first post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396
If your on linux you need to run fastboot as root or run with sudo.
No need for useing any type of tool kit for rooting a nexus device.
1. Get drivers working correctly for fastboot.
2. sudo fastboot oem unlock or fastboot oem unlock
3. sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery_image.img or fastboot flash recovery recovery_image.img
4. boot phone in to android
5. copy superSU.zip to internal storage
6. adb reboot recovery
7. flash superSU.zip
8. reboot phone
9. enjoy root access.
The only drivers I got to work were the "universal drivers" found in the all in one toolkit. It's a driver issue.
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The only drivers I got to work were the "universal drivers" found in the all in one toolkit. It's a driver issue.
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I wouldn't know. I use Linux and when I install the android toolkit from the repos it installs all the USB codes for all android phones. I never have an issue with ADB / Fastboot on any phone I hook to my laptop.
That's understandable, if the OP is on Windows this is surely the issue. I had the same problem it was annoying.
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My issue seems to be pretty straight forward and simple, but I've not been able to find an answer here at XDA.
I have a TF700T which I've just unlocked and would now like to root and install a custom ROM. The problem is that I don't have a Windows or Mac to work with, I have a Linux laptop.
So I'm having trouble figuring out how to root using my linux laptop, and could use some guidance please.
Yehudah said:
My issue seems to be pretty straight forward and simple, but I've not been able to find an answer here at XDA.
I have a TF700T which I've just unlocked and would now like to root and install a custom ROM. The problem is that I don't have a Windows or Mac to work with, I have a Linux laptop.
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That's not a problem at all (it's a blessing ).
To install a custom ROM, you first need to unlock your bootloader using the app from Asus. Then you can proceed with installing the Android SDK on your PC (or at least the fastboot and adb binaries) and use fastboot to install a custom recovery, then the recovery to install a custom ROM. No need at all to root your tablet first.
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That's not a problem at all (it's a blessing ).
To install a custom ROM, you first need to unlock your bootloader using the app from Asus. Then you can proceed with installing the Android SDK on your PC (or at least the fastboot and adb binaries) and use fastboot to install a custom recovery, then the recovery to install a custom ROM. No need at all to root your tablet first.
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So I unlocked the tablet with the Asus utility and it worked fine.
So all I have to do now is use the Android SDK (fastboot) and install TWRP, then install a ROM from there? Fantastic. Where do I find an Android SDK that works on Linux?
...feel totally lost sometimes. Sorry for the seriously noobish question(s).
Right here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
or, if your Linux distro supports it, you can just issue this command:
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot
berndblb said:
Right here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
or, if your Linux distro supports it, you can just issue this command:
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot
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Thanks so much!
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Then you can proceed with installing the Android SDK on your PC (or at least the fastboot and adb binaries)
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Should it be a dll file instead of binaries?
LetMeKnow said:
Should it be a dll file instead of binaries?
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DLLs on Linux?
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DLLs on Linux?
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Windowerrr, I guess...
Hello,
I meant to factory restore my rooted N5 and on the advanced TWRP option I chose wipe data. Now I have no OS. I'm not finding a guide on how to install the stock 4.4.2 onto my N5 using a Mac. Is there a process that shows how to do that exactly for a Mac?
thx,
Mark
Install windows on your mac using bootcamp or VMware. just use windows 7/8 trial.
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+1 i think thts your best bet.. :good:
lesp4ul said:
Install windows on your mac using bootcamp or VMware. just use windows 7/8 trial.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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+1 i think thts your best bet.. :good:
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Yes, I have VMWare and Windows 7 installed. But, what is the process to get the stock rom back onto my phone? I've got TWRP and able to get into Bootloader mode.
s1w999 said:
Yes, I have VMWare and Windows 7 installed. But, what is the process to get the stock rom back onto my phone? I've got TWRP and able to get into Bootloader mode.
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Look in the general section and at the top is the guide you need to get sorted, good luck and dont panic you haven't killed it.
You don't have to do all that just sideload a stock rom onto the phone
lesp4ul said:
Install windows on your mac using bootcamp or VMware. just use windows 7/8 trial.
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Lol
Mac is fully supported by Android tools
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Jables2915 said:
You don't have to do all that just sideload a stock rom onto the phone
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Afaik know you can`t sideload a stock image, only flash in fastboot. Correct me if i`am wrong though. OP can sideload a custom rom and from there return to stock or as @Pirateghost said just use the sdk to flash the image straight away.
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Afaik know you can`t sideload a stock image, only flash in fastboot. Correct me if i`am wrong though. OP can sideload a custom rom and from there return to stock.
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100% Correct, OP can choose to do it that way or flash stock image in fastboot there's no need to use Windows at all.
Not working
Jables2915 said:
You don't have to do all that just sideload a stock rom onto the phone
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Well, I have the Nexus Android Toolkit for oneclick root etc. I don't believe I have USB debugging "on" and I have no OS on the phone to set it to "on". The toolkit will not install the Stock rom is downloaded because is says there's a name mismatch. I choose the option to change name etc and install anyway and it just loops with the same mismatch issue.
Really frustrating. How do I download a .zip file of the rom so I can flash it. All I get are .tgz files when I download the stock rom.
Any ideas?
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Well, I have the Nexus Android Toolkit for oneclick root etc. I don't believe I have USB debugging "on" and I have no OS on the phone to set it to "on". The toolkit will not install the Stock rom is downloaded because is says there's a name mismatch. I choose the option to change name etc and install anyway and it just loops with the same mismatch issue.
Really frustrating. How do I download a .zip file of the rom so I can flash it. All I get are .tgz files when I download the stock rom.
Any ideas?
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Just put your faith in toolkits, why don`t you post your question in the toolkits thread. Let them clean up the mess Sorry if i sound a wee harsh but i HATE toolkits, they cause more problems for uneducated users than they do good.
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Afaik know you can`t sideload a stock image, only flash in fastboot. Correct me if i`am wrong though. OP can sideload a custom rom and from there return to stock or as @Pirateghost said just use the sdk to flash the image straight away.
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there are stock roms, zipped, floating around xda now. those can be pushed to recovery and flashed.
simms22 said:
there are stock roms, zipped, floating around xda now. those can be pushed to recovery and flashed.
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Yes i know, but OP wanted to flash back to stock and the android-sdk supports Mac computers.
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Yes i know, but OP wanted to flash back to stock and the android-sdk supports Mac computers.
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ah, i missed that :angel:
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there are stock roms, zipped, floating around xda now. those can be pushed to recovery and flashed.
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I'm downloading a zip now to push/flash. It's a stock rom. Just hoping it works. Next option is I'm glad to hire someone to remote in and fix it. Let me know if you're interested.
thx
s1w999 said:
I'm downloading a zip now to push/flash. It's a stock rom. Just hoping it works. Next option is I'm glad to hire someone to remote in and fix it. Let me know if you're interested.
thx
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Here is a tutorial for how to setup adb on Mac http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0MyTvgfO7s, and here is a how to use it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237 and restore to stock .
gee2012 said:
Here is a tutorial for how to setup adb on Mac http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0MyTvgfO7s, and here is a how to use it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237 and restore to stock .
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Excellent, I'm headed there right now.
Thank you!
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Excellent, I'm headed there right now.
Thank you!
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OK, got that set up and ./fastboot devices shows my device serial #.
Now, as long as my USB debugging is "on" (I have no way to toggle that since I have no OS, only recovery. Does the fastboot devices command working verify that USB debugging is "on"?
Now to find instructions on how what the flash commands are.
ty
s1w999 said:
OK, got that set up and ./fastboot devices shows my device serial #.
Now, as long as my USB debugging is "on" (I have no way to toggle that since I have no OS, only recovery. Does the fastboot devices command working verify that USB debugging is "on"?
Now to find instructions on how what the flash commands are.
ty
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Download the factory image and extract with 7-zip and find a Mac flash.all command in the fastboot folder which you can select i guess. Haven`t had a Mac ever so no xperience. Make sure you have the following img files :radio, boot, bootloader, system.img zip, cache and userdata placed in the fastboot folder.
Look here for a tutorial http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/526920/20131203/flash-factory-image-nexus-complete-stock-return.htm.
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Download the factory image and extract with 7-zip and find a Mac flash.all command in the fastboot folder which you can select i guess. Haven`t had a Mac ever so no xperience. Make sure you have the following img files :radio, boot, bootloader, system.img zip, cache and userdata placed in the fastboot folder.
Look here for a tutorial http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/526920/20131203/flash-factory-image-nexus-complete-stock-return.htm.
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Well, I've got everything in place, ./fastboot devices sees my N5 but the flash command doesn't do anything when executed.
Any ideas?
Here's what terminal shows:
Marks-Air:android tools Mark$ ./fastboot devices
0591a238002ead35 fastboot
Marks-Air:android tools Mark$ ./flash-all.sh
./flash-all.sh: line 17: fastboot: command not found
./flash-all.sh: line 18: fastboot: command not found
./flash-all.sh: line 20: fastboot: command not found
./flash-all.sh: line 21: fastboot: command not found
./flash-all.sh: line 23: fastboot: command not found
Marks-Air:android tools Mark$
hey all im trying to root my moto g 3rd gen and ive found this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/201...l-windroid-universal-android-toolkit-t3206879 but when i click unlock bootloader it comes up with the message saying i need the unlock code from Motorola but i dont know what this is or how i get it could you help ?
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/201...o-bootloader-unlock-root-twrp-cm12-1-t3188850
Marcelo_RJ said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/201...o-bootloader-unlock-root-twrp-cm12-1-t3188850
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ive tried that but it doesnt work is there any way to do it quickly and easily?
^That does work and is quick and easy. Fastboot is very simple to use. Learn.
yosmokinman said:
^That does work and is quick and easy. Fastboot is very simple to use. Learn.
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ive tried it but when i get to the bit to install twrp it doesn work
ninja85a said:
ive tried it but when i get to the bit to install twrp it doesn work
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Have you downloaded the TWRP from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=11051#downloads
If you did, try the file named: twrp-osprey-2.8.7-test1.img because the R2 and R3 versions didn't work for me, only the test1 version.
Also, remember to use this command in adb after unlocking the bootloader:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-osprey-2.8.7-test1.img
Try this, I believe it will work for you.
Marcelo_RJ said:
Have you downloaded the TWRP from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=11051#downloads
If you did, try the file named: twrp-osprey-2.8.7-test1.img because the R2 and R3 versions didn't work for me, only the test1 version.
Also, remember to use this command in adb after unlocking the bootloader:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-osprey-2.8.7-test1.img
Try this, I believe it will work for you.
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ive using the command you posted so should i go to recovery mode and launch it using that i want to make sure in case thats what i was doing wrong
Well I've managed to root it and I'm now looking for some great apps to install also what's a good app to determine what apps can and cannot use?