I just got the HTC M8 for Verizon and been trying to unlock bootloader\S-Off running Software number 1.55.605.2 and tried the method and tried the firewater not having any luck. I did get temp root with weaksauce but when I get to last part of "/data/local/tmp/firewater" in cmd it just stays there don't get the options to continue. I do have usb debugging on, the root option or grand over adb was allowed on the phone as well as fast boot on settings Is checked off. Any body have help that can provide or what to look for.
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I just got the HTC M8 for Verizon and been trying to unlock bootloader\S-Off running Software number 1.55.605.2 and tried the method and tried the firewater not having any luck. I did get temp root with weaksauce but when I get to last part of "/data/local/tmp/firewater" in cmd it just stays there don't get the options to continue. I do have usb debugging on, the root option or grand over adb was allowed on the phone as well as fast boot on settings Is checked off. Any body have help that can provide or what to look for.
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I really struggled with it too. Maybe this will help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52496519
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Thanks i will give it a try
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Its not working for me either. The second I do the CHMOD command firewater disappears from the TMP folder.
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Nevermind, I fixed mine.
I downloaded the ZIP with a whole folder structure in it. This time I just created a C:\ADB folder and moved the ADB and firewater files into it and it worked.
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Its not working for me either. The second I do the CHMOD command firewater disappears from the TMP folder.
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Nevermind, I fixed mine.
I downloaded the ZIP with a whole folder structure in it. This time I just created a C:\ADB folder and moved the ADB and firewater files into it and it worked.
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Lucky ive had no success when i go threw the process and ch the commnd i get permission denidd but dont see anything on my htc to grant besides getting the grant for adb shell ?
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Jun1orV said:
Lucky ive had no success when i go threw the process and ch the commnd i get permission denidd but dont see anything on my htc to grant besides getting the grant for adb shell ?
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Granting it for the adb shell should do the trick. Thats the only thing that asked for root when I was going through the process.
I did grant adb root access still get permission denied im thinking that for some reason my pc maybe not showing as admin or something
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I did grant adb root access still get permission denied im thinking that for some reason my pc maybe not showing as admin or something
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Did you do the following from the link I provided?
"C) READ CAREFULLY: If it doesn't already exist, you're going to need to create a 'local/temp' folder in the 'data' folder of the ABSOLUTE ROOT FOLDER of the device. You will NOT find the correct 'data' folder if you do not enable 'root explorer' and 'hidden files.' There are numerous 'data' folders in your phone, but you need the one in the absolute root. In ES File Explorer, you can click on the top, and it will progressively advance 'up' one folder each time you click it. Keep clicking until you see 'Device.' Once you are there, you will see 3 options under 'History." There should be:
"/Device"
"0 (x.xx GB/x.xx GB)"
"extSdCard (xx.xx GB/xx.xx GB)
4) Open the "/Device" folder, and find (or create) the folder named 'Local.' Open that folder, and find (or create) the folder named 'tmp.' Upload the 'firewater' file from Folder 4 of my Dropbox link.
For the previous step, I want to emphasize that for some reason, I absolutely could not push the 'firewater' file to my phone via adb as directed in the tutorials I found out there. I don't know if it had anything to do with the OTA that I downloaded, but everytime I would try pushing the file, the phone would disconnect from my PC, and upon reconnecting, it was gone. Also, the way I uploaded 'firewater' into that folder was by 'exporting' the file from my Dropbox to that folder. I expect there are other options, but that is what worked for me."
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Using and adding the file firewater here and get that msg on cmd that i pm
Ans wgen doing the chmod command it asjed onces about root access to adbshell
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If you ever wondering what your iPhone/Mac friends were sending you, wonder no more.
To install: You need root! Download the .ZIP attached to this thread. Make a backup first of the following fonts under your /system/fonts folder! If you don't find some of these in your /system/fonts folder, don't worry.
DroidSansArabic.ttf
DroidSansFallback.ttf
DroidSansHebrew.ttf
DroidSansThai.ttf
gcsh00d-hkscs.ttf
Then, extract the zip to the /system/fonts folder and replace all fonts it tells you to replace. That's it!
For those of you who have your phone plugged in to your computer and prefer a command line, extract the ZIP to an ADB folder. Open a command prompt in the directory and then type:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount rw /system
chmod 777 /system/fonts
adb push DroidSansArabic.ttf /system/fonts/
adb push DroidSansFallback.ttf /system/fonts/
adb push DroidSansHebrew.ttf /system/fonts/
adb push DroidSansThai.ttf /system/fonts/
adb push gcsh00d-hkscs.ttf /system/fonts/
I'm thinking of modding some other system fonts with these files I found, I will update this thread if I ever do. Enjoy.
Nice. Thank you so much, this kicks all sorts of ass.
This is amazing.
Does this replace the stock smileys or is there a way for us to insert them?
Mms.apk with Emoji support
I lifted the MMS apk from AOKP, which is modified from cm9. Has full emoji support baked right in.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0btrygelu5004f2/Mms.apk
You have to go in to settings and enable emoji support.
how do i install it. when i try to it says an existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed
Darealshht said:
how do i install it. when i try to it says an existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed
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I used es file explorer. The messaging app is stored in /system/app
Just backup the old messaging app by renaming the file extension to .apk.bak or something, and then drop the mms.apk in to the /system/app folder. Make sure permissions are set to -rw-rw-rw. Reboot the phone when finished.
Edit: You'll need to have root access, and have "Root Explorer" and "Mount File System" enabled in es file manager.
thanks works well
Thanks! I tried changing the fonts but it did not change anything for me. I replaced the MMS.apk and it looks great.
im having problems sending MMS when i try it just doesnt even show up it just disappears as soon as i hit send
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im having problems sending MMS when i try it just doesnt even show up it just disappears as soon as i hit send
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Blast, you're right. I hadn't tried sending an MMS yet but the same thing happens when I try. I'll mess around with it a bit when I'm off work and see what I can do.
Edit: I didn't do anything, and it seems to be working now. I sent a couple of test MMS messages, and they just straight up disappeared...but then when the person I sent them to replied they all just magically reappeared. Now it seems to be working fine.
Mine is working fine too. Try reinstalling the app.
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its still not working for me after the person replied :/ did u reboot your phone?
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reinstalled rebooted and still nothing :/
There was a second file called message with an extension ".odex" I moved that one out as well. I reboot the phone too.
After putting the new mms.apk in make sure you reboot the phone. Good luck.
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still not working idk what else to do
Can you send regular sms messages? If not try downloading tha apk again. Force stop the app and clean cache.
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still not working idk what else to do
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Try this - it didn't work for me until I tried inserting a picture from an app other than the gallery. I tried sending two pictures from the gallery, neither of them appeared. I then tried attaching a image using ES file explorer instead, and that one didn't appear immediately, but it did show up after a moment. After that, I had no trouble attaching an image from the gallery app.
Just wanted to say thanks to you guys. I got it to work after reinstalling it thru the download manager. I have a question. There's a software update for my phone from at&t but when I try to install it it says there was a problem with my software. I'm new to android so is it because I'm rooted? If so can I unroot to upgrade?
Do not update, unless you do not want root again.... Well at least for a while.
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Either way I can't because it won't update for someone reason
I have follow all the steps and now can type emoji but there is another problem: My HTC One X can't display traditional chinese and korean character Could you help me with a solution?
My TF101 was stuck in a CWM bootloop and I used adb to push a few files (stock rom and new recovery) into the directory "/sdcard/Download"...
I then installed those and fixed the bootloop issue but now whenever I try to download something in Chrome or the Stock Browser, it fails. I now look into the filesystem and realize that I have a folder "/sdcard/Download" which I created with adb... and "/sdcard/download" which is from my old installation.
I'm unable to delete the files I put in "/sdcard/Download" and I'm thinking there's some problems with permissions. I rooted my device again and tried to use adb to delete those files and that directory but I get a permission denied message.
Does anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this so I can fix my downloading issues?
Try this method:
1. Boot into recovery mode,
2. then select cwm,
3. select advanced
4. select fix permissions then reboot.
Hope that would work
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Thanks, I tried that also and it didn't work.
I forgot to mention, I also did "su" before I tried to erase through ADB.
I checked out the permissions through chmod and both download folders and files have the same permissions. Am I supposed to do something with mounting that directory?
I don't think it has anything to do with your previous bootloop bro. This happened to me today as well. I didn't do anything specific to fix it. Like you said, browser downloads weren't working. Try Overskreen. I haven't gone back and tried again on Chrome or any other browser I have other than Overskreen because I just thought Chrome was being screwy.
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I've tried on Chrome, and it fails too. I don't think it's related to my previous bootloop problem, I think it's because I created a folder called, "/sdcard/Download" with ADB because if I try to add a file to that directory, I get a Permission Denied error.
Maybe try to clear your browser's data and catche.
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tomithy said:
I've tried on Chrome, and it fails too. I don't think it's related to my previous bootloop problem, I think it's because I created a folder called, "/sdcard/Download" with ADB because if I try to add a file to that directory, I get a Permission Denied error.
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Well i would think that you can just use terminal or a adb root session and change permissions on that folder to read/write. it's odd to me that you didn't already have that folder. or at least /mnt/sdcard/Download
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lemonoid said:
Well i would think that you can just use terminal or a adb root session and change permissions on that folder to read/write. it's odd to me that you didn't already have that folder. or at least /mnt/sdcard/Download
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I tried to modify the folder/files through adb root session... Doing a chmod shows that the folder and files have write permissions already. I'm still am unable to modify any files in the folder or the folder itself.
I was able to find a workaround because Dolphin Browser HD uses "mnt/sdcard/download". So now I can use Dolphin to download files from the internet but Chrome/Stock Browser still don't work.
Hello everyone,
I am new to all hacking and modding so please forgive me if I do something wrong.I was uninstalling applications from my rooted atrix 2 2.3.6 stock when I deleted the task manager can you give me the apk or the file and tell me how to use it.I have the 55.28.37 Asia retail please help me.
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A word of advice: NEVER delete system applications, instead just freeze them. You never know when you may need them or want them back, and if you delete something (case in point here) that you want back, then you're asking for possible unwanted issues...
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Try doing "adb install com.motorola.PerformanceManager.apk" or copy it to SD card and then use some file manager.
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Try doing "adb install com.motorola.PerformanceManager.apk" or copy it to SD card and then use some file manager.
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He should have no problem downloading the file and placing on root of the /sdcard and install like any other .apk (unless he's deleted his file manager also!).
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Set the right permissions otherwise even after placing app into system it will not work.
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For reference, my Performance Manager's location is /system/app/PerformanceManager.apk and the permissions are rw-r--r-- which is chmod 644
Thanks every one for your replies you people are really helpful
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If you can give me a step by step guide then it would be very helpful
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Easiest way is to download the file to your computer, then connect your phone in usb mass storage mode to your computer, copy the .apk file you downloaded to your sdcard (which might show up as D: or E: in your PC), disconnect phone from computer, on phone use the "Files" file manager, go to "sd card", locate the .apk and tap on it to install. (Unknown sources should be ticked in your Settings > Applications)
Delete previous performance Manager that you have copied to system/app folder
Extract the attachment then copy both files to system/app without renaming or modifying them
Now to set the permission press and hold both files one after other for 3 seconds a window will appear in that select permission .
Now set permission as I have attached a Image.
People please help me I copied the apk and odex file and I have set the permissions but its not helping
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Please help me
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shaurya19 said:
Please help me
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For future reference just copying files to system/app never works. You ALWAYS have to push them with adb. Do you have adb set up on your computer?
If you must use root explorer, you need to copy the files first to the /system folder, and change the permissions to rw-r--r--.. Then "multi-select" both files and "MOVE" (do not copy) them to the /system/app folder, then reboot immediately. If you can go into recovery mode (with bootstrap or cwm on boot feature), then wipe dalvik and cache partition - if not, it may act up.. and it may not.. I have done this countless times with no issues (unless I was sloppy and forgot to rename or change permissions).
It's not the best method - farshad525hou is right, adb is cleaner.. but it can/does work
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If you must use root explorer, you need to copy the files first to the /system folder, and change the permissions to rw-r--r--.. Then "multi-select" both files and "MOVE" (do not copy) them to the /system/app folder, then reboot immediately. If you can go into recovery mode (with bootstrap or cwm on boot feature), then wipe dalvik and cache partition - if not, it may act up.. and it may not.. I have done this countless times with no issues (unless I was sloppy and forgot to rename or change permissions).
It's not the best method - farshad525hou is right, adb is cleaner.. but it can/does work
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Using root explorer never worked for me...
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farshad525hou said:
Using root explorer never worked for me...
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Yea, I know some folks are opposed to it and/or can't get it to work properly, but I've doing it for quite some time and never ran into a problem - unless I don't do something right. But, come to think of it, I am usually overwriting old files when pushing with root explorer, not placing new ones - I wonder if that may have something to do with it..?
But, I am all for adb - it's an excellent tool that everyone who wants to mod needs to get familiar with.
I suppose we are getting off topic, but this would make a good discussion thread somewhere...
EDIT: just checked, I guess I'm not alone after all!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412729 - the key steps are to set permissions (which can't be done on the sdcard) and MOVE to /system/app (or where ever)
Where can i get abd?
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farshad525hou said:
For future reference just copying files to system/app never works. You ALWAYS have to push them with adb. Do you have adb set up on your computer?
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I got adb but should i adb install the file that kousik has posted or should i push both the odex and apk files posted by prasannapmv?
Whenever i type adb remount it says that it is not allowed and when i try to adb install it gives an error
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shaurya19 said:
I got adb but should i adb install the file that kousik has posted or should i push both the odex and apk files posted by prasannapmv?
Whenever i type adb remount it says that it is not allowed and when i try to adb install it gives an error
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Just do adb install xx.xx.xx.apk there is no need to remount (or odex file). What is the error message do you get when you tried adb install? If it says already installed, then go to settings -> applications -> all and uninstall the same, and try adb install again.
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Just do adb install xx.xx.xx.apk there is no need to remount (or odex file). What is the error message do you get when you tried adb install? If it says already installed, then go to settings -> applications -> all and uninstall the same, and try adb install again.
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it says install-failed-dexopt
I rooted my phone a few days ago and everything is working fine. I've decided to disable my camera shutter sound by renaming the .ogg files to .old, but when I select "rename" it tells me "insufficient permissions"???
I downloaded root checker and verified that I still have root and I do. I'm trying to use Astro file manager to do this, what am I missing or how can I fix this?
I just downloaded "Linda file manager" to see if maybe Astro was the problem, but Linda won't let me change it either. it just says ERROR
vetteguy112233 said:
I rooted my phone a few days ago and everything is working fine. I've decided to disable my camera shutter sound by renaming the .ogg files to .old, but when I select "rename" it tells me "insufficient permissions"???
I downloaded root checker and verified that I still have root and I do. I'm trying to use Astro file manager to do this, what am I missing or how can I fix this?
I just downloaded "Linda file manager" to see if maybe Astro was the problem, but Linda won't let me change it either. it just says ERROR
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Did you mount the dir R/W?
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Haro912 said:
Did you mount the dir R/W?
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Do I need another app to do this? I've looked in Astro and can't find anything about mounting???
After some research I see that there are commands via ADB that allow me to mount, but can renaming file be done without adb? If I have to use adb and mount this way, does it stay mounted so I can modify anything/anytime I want?
I thought rooting gave me full access, why didn't this happen?
Root explorer!
Rom-Addict said:
Root explorer!
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I don't think astro gives you rw access to anything above the /sdcard directory.
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vetteguy112233 said:
After some research I see that there are commands via ADB that allow me to mount, but can renaming file be done without adb? If I have to use adb and mount this way, does it stay mounted so I can modify anything/anytime I want?
I thought rooting gave me full access, why didn't this happen?
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Rooting does give you access but you need a capable app that takes su. When it's rooted it doesn't automatically give you su but enables apps to obtain it.
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use root explorer, go to the directory and mount r/w. u shud have the correct permissions then if it doesnt work go to clockworkmod and fix permissions and retry.
Thanks root explorer did the trick!
I have accidentally installed a theme that is probably of higher resolution than my phone screen. Now in locked mode the unlocking option/pattern/graphics is not visible as it is 'spilling out of screen'.Only a part of large lockscreen wallpaper is occupying my entire screen. Android debugging is on in my device (thankfully). Please suggest me a tool/method using which i can control the phone using PC(or atleast unlock the phone). I (obviously) cannot install anything on my phone, i found some such apps that need installation on phone.
Last option is to flash my phone in recovery with a ROM, but i dont want to do that if other ways possible. my phone is on MIUI ROM developed on 26/9/12
You can wipe your /data in recovery if you don't mind
Or you can manually delete the theme using adb(the apk will be in /data/app).
PS: make a nandroid backup first in case anything goes wrong...
Edit: if you don't know the Apk name, navigate to /data/app and type find(Idk if it will work on windows, cause I tested it in android )
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how to i enter in my phone's system dir using command line??
what commands to enter?
thankfully i am able to atleast see files and folders in my phone's system using http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
Why would you enter in your system dir.
Btw now that you have access to your phone, download rootexplorer or es file explorer and you'll have access to /data, /system and more
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but my friend i am not able to access my device,meaning i am not able to unlock it, how do i install it (even if installation possible how to open that app without accessing phone)
i dont know if i am expressing my case properly, i am a noob you see.
Jigar Gada said:
how to i enter in my phone's system dir using command line??
what commands to enter?
thankfully i am able to atleast see files and folders in my phone's system using http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
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FIRST YOU STOP SPAMMING EVERYWHERE
What is the problem when you can see all system files and folder. Go to data /app.. and delete it. Or if you have moved the theme apk to sdcard.. just browse your sdcard using an adapter and delete that appname.apk from ".android_secure" folder.
Use these (if you havent moved the app to sdcard)
adb shell
login as.. su
cd data/app
ls
rm appname.apk
reboot
problem solved
Sorry 'senior member' , i did not mean to spam but if u can understand my desperation. btw problem solved- a noobie like me suggested to call from a different phone and while on the call change the theme....
i myself tried a lot fiddling with command line but wasnt able to figure out.
Peace \/
Jigar Gada said:
how to i enter in my phone's system dir using command line??
what commands to enter?
thankfully i am able to atleast see files and folders in my phone's system using http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
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FPChaim said:
Why would you enter in your system dir.
Btw now that you have access to your phone, download rootexplorer or es file explorer and you'll have access to /data, /system and more
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Sorry I was sleeppy when I replied that...
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