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Hi guys i was changing my phone from the octane 2x to a stock 2.3.3 , everything went good on the change except that now my phone doesnt let me rooted via superclick or go to download mode and i cant do nothing now with it, just use it, with the stock 2.3.3 that i flash via Odin. Is there a possible way to root it again and install other roms??? any help would be very appreciated!! and another thing that i see is every time i plug the phone to the computer the Usb connected appears but the usb debbugin doesnt =S strange!!!!!!
I'm commuting home and can't give active help (I'll loose coverage here and there) and don't know what stock 2.3.3 ROM you are on. But,
All you need to do to root is Odin one of Drhonks Kernels. KI3 is what Devs are using in their Gingerbread ROMS. His Kernels are in the Development Section.
Jerry D said:
I'm commuting home and can't give active help (I'll loose coverage here and there) and don't know what stock 2.3.3 ROM you are on. But,
All you need to do to root is Odin one of Drhonks Kernels. KI3 is what Devs are using in their Gingerbread ROMS. His Kernels are in the Development Section.
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thanks im going to try it but i cant get into download mode =S its part of things i cant do right now with the phone and i use the T595VUVKF1 it has CODE_T959VUVKF1_CL270364_REV00_user_low_noship.tar.md5 , Hawk_Sidekick_VibrantPlus_831.pit , SGH-T959V-CSC-TMB-VIBRANTP.tar.md5 , T959VUVKF1-Phone-CL1020302.tar.md5 and Odin 1.85
daworship said:
thanks im going to try it but i cant get into download mode =S its part of things i cant do right now with the phone and i use the T595VUVKF1 it has CODE_T959VUVKF1_CL270364_REV00_user_low_noship.tar.md5 , Hawk_Sidekick_VibrantPlus_831.pit , SGH-T959V-CSC-TMB-VIBRANTP.tar.md5 , T959VUVKF1-Phone-CL1020302.tar.md5 and Odin 1.85
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Yeah, the KF series were funny about stuff. Try shutting down the phone, take out the battery, plug in the USB cable, hold down VOL UP & VOL DOWN at the same time while you put the battery back in.
If that doesn't work, download the Android SDK from www.android.com & install it. Then open a command prompt, cd to the 'platform-tools' directory where the SDK installed, and issue the command: adb reboot download
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Yeah, the KF series were funny about stuff. Try shutting down the phone, take out the battery, plug in the USB cable, hold down VOL UP & VOL DOWN at the same time while you put the battery back in.
If that doesn't work, download the Android SDK from www.android.com & install it. Then open a command prompt, cd to the 'platform-tools' directory where the SDK installed, and issue the command: adb reboot download
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Wich version of the SDK?? and i did what you told me and nothing it goes to the battery screen, nevermind got it
daworship said:
Wich version of the SDK?? and i did what you told me and nothing it goes to the battery screen, nevermind got it
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Yeah, I had that problem before too, which is why I ended up installing the SDK
Get the SDK from here (version r15):
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
stephen_w said:
Yeah, I had that problem before too, which is why I ended up installing the SDK
Get the SDK from here (version r15):
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
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ok got it running do i have to download every package that says here?
daworship said:
ok got it running do i have to download every package that says here?
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Honestly, I don't know. LOL. I doubt it unless you're considering developing. The main thing is getting the tools themselves (adb, really) installed and available to you.
stephen_w said:
Honestly, I don't know. LOL. I doubt it unless you're considering developing. The main thing is getting the tools themselves (adb, really) installed and available to you.
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Lol!! so everything that says android 1.5 to 4.0 i dont need it?? and the extras? just the tools??
daworship said:
Lol!! so everything that says android 1.5 to 4.0 i dont need it?? and the extras? just the tools??
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I actually just uninstalled and am reinstalling to verify but I believe you only need the tools.
stephen_w said:
I actually just uninstalled and am reinstalling to verify but I believe you only need the tools.
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ok, hey im kinda of noob in that area of using sdk, is there a tutorial? or something that can help me do this?? cause i really dont have a clue how to use this? jeje
daworship said:
ok, hey im kinda of noob in that area of using sdk, is there a tutorial? or something that can help me do this?? cause i really dont have a clue how to use this? jeje
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Once it's installed, open a command prompt (Start --> Run --> cmd & press Enter)
Typically it installs in Program Files on 32-bit OS's and in Program Files (x86) on 64-bit OS's, so the the 'cd' command you use depends on your OS:
32-bit: type this, followed by Enter: cd \Program Files\android\android-sdk\platform-tools
64-bit: type this, followed by Enter: cd \Program Files (x86)\android\android-sdk\platform-tools
type this, followed by Enter: adb reboot download
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Once it's installed, open a command prompt (Start --> Run --> cmd & press Enter)
Typically it installs in Program Files on 32-bit OS's and in Program Files (x86) on 64-bit OS's, so the the 'cd' command you use depends on your OS:
32-bit: type this, followed by Enter: cd \Program Files\android\android-sdk\platform-tools
64-bit: type this, followed by Enter: cd \Program Files (x86)\android\android-sdk\platform-tools
type this, followed by Enter: adb reboot download
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ok i did that and it says ths system cannot find the patch specified
daworship said:
ok i did that and it says ths system cannot find the patch specified
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Make sure you're on your C: drive (typically). Then issue the CD commands one at a time to see where it fails:
32-bit: cd program files
64-bit: cd program files (x86)
cd android
cd android-sdk
cd platform-tools
stephen_w said:
Make sure you're on your C: drive (typically). Then issue the CD commands one at a time to see where it fails:
32-bit: cd program files
64-bit: cd program files (x86)
cd android
cd android-sdk
cd platform-tools
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Ok last question cause i got it and the phone is in downloading mode right now, but i want to know is it better if i flash another rom via odin and then flash a kernel or just flash the kernel??
daworship said:
Ok last question cause i got it and the phone is in downloading mode right now, but i want to know is it better if i flash another rom via odin and then flash a kernel or just flash the kernel??
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Awesome, glad you got it. All you should have to do is put one of drhonk's kernels on it. Make sure it's the same version. If you're going stock GB I'd suggest installing KJ6 then drhonk's KJ1 kernel.
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I vote for getting of the KF series because, as stephen_w said, it was strange about things and getting into download mode was one of them. Annoyed the hell out me.
stephen_w said:
Awesome, glad you got it. All you should have to do is put one of drhonk's kernels on it. Make sure it's the same version. If you're going stock GB I'd suggest installing KJ6 then drhonk's KJ1 kernel.
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ok i did it and now i get a screen with a phone on the left dots yellow triangle dots and a computer and it says firmware upgrade fail!! try using recovery mode =( this is so frustrating!!!!!!!!
Fire up Odin again and reflash the file. Make sure its in the correct placement.
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What Exodian said. At worst case, you may eant to grab stock KG4 so that you have the pit, pda, csc, & phone file. More than likely you may have used a bad download.
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I've been looking for a way to do this for 4 DAYS!!!
Can ANYONE help me out?
I need a step by step to make this happen.
Just got the phone last week...
THANK YOU!!!!
I have a Mac. Just download heimdall for Mac and the flash the voodoo kj1 kernel by drhonk its really easy.
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airfluip1 said:
I have a Mac. Just download heimdall for Mac and the flash the voodoo kj1 kernel by drhonk its really easy.
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Hey!
I downloaded Heimall but CANNOT seem to figure it out.. Don't want to do anything wrong and brick the phone.
Sorry, but can you give me a step by step, once Heimall has been downloaded?
Thanks so much!
I have a post in the development section.
Try reading before screwing with your phone.
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I have a Mac. Just download heimdall for Mac and the flash the voodoo kj1 kernel by drhonk its really easy.
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Are you sure the op is on GB?
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airfluip1 said:
I have a post in the development section.
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really? can u post a link??
I was looking but couldn't find it...
thanks man!
umlaaat said:
really? can u post a link??
I was looking but couldn't find it...
thanks man!
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You need the heimdall one click kj6 beta 2d
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Bassmanjames said:
You need the heimdall one click kj6 beta 2d
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Hey man. where is that? i gooled the hell out of it and nada..
btw I've flashed and instaled a custom rom on my vibrant, but it seems to be completely different for the galaxy s 4g.
After much google-ness I'm currently downloading firmware from samfirmware.com and will try to flahs via heimdall this way...
please post something if i'm doing this wrong
thanks!!!
umlaaat said:
Hey man. where is that? i gooled the hell out of it and nada..
btw I've flashed and instaled a custom rom on my vibrant, but it seems to be completely different for the galaxy s 4g.
After much google-ness I'm currently downloading firmware from samfirmware.com and will try to flahs via heimdall this way...
please post something if i'm doing this wrong
thanks!!!
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The one-click is super simple. It only requires that you have Java installed. There are three different ones here:[Heimdall][One-Click][UVKJ6] The KJ6 Heimdall One-Click Collection [12/11/2011]. Whatever you're getting from samfirmware.com is old, as I recall. I don't think they had anything past KI1 or KI3...something like that. The one-clicks are all based on KJ6.
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The one-click is super simple. It only requires that you have Java installed. There are three different ones here:[Heimdall][One-Click][UVKJ6] The KJ6 Heimdall One-Click Collection [12/11/2011]. Whatever you're getting from samfirmware.com is old, as I recall. I don't think they had anything past KI1 or KI3...something like that. The one-clicks are all based on KJ6.
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THanks man.. but on quick look it seems this is for a PC...?
if not, how do you know if you have JAVA installed on a mac or not?
Also, is this something that I can download from the android market via my phone?
umlaaat said:
THanks man.. but on quick look it seems this is for a PC...?
if not, how do you know if you have JAVA installed on a mac or not?
Also, is this something that I can download from the android market via my phone?
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It's OS-agnostic because it uses Java. You can execute that command on Windows, Linux, or MAC OS. I also want to say that you can double-click it from Windows and/or MAC and it will execute. I have not tried that method.
If you want to see if Java is installed (I don't know MACs) open a terminal and issue the command: java -version
It should return the version of Java you have installed, if it's there.
The one-click kernels are not available on the market; you'll have to grab 'em from here
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It's OS-agnostic because it uses Java. You can execute that command on Windows, Linux, or MAC OS. I also want to say that you can double-click it from Windows and/or MAC and it will execute. I have not tried that method.
If you want to see if Java is installed (I don't know MACs) open a terminal and issue the command: java -version
It should return the version of Java you have installed, if it's there.
The one-click kernels are not available on the market; you'll have to grab 'em from here
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hmm ok.. i think i'm going a bit over my head on this...
Basically all I want to do is to install a custom ROM on my phone. I dont really know all the terms bootloaders and kernals and the like (the one click on the VIbrant was super easy.. just plug and play..)..
But I don t want to download the wrong thing and brick my phone either..
So a couple of questions:
1. So on the link, which one am i supposed to download?
2. As per instructions on the link, do I type the commands in the terminal window? And if so does it download automatically into my phone?
thanks man
one click noob guide
Get the kj6 beta 2d file. It includes root and a custom kernel with cwm (this is what you need to flash a custom ROM).
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It's OS-agnostic because it uses Java. You can execute that command on Windows, Linux, or MAC OS. I also want to say that you can double-click it from Windows and/or MAC and it will execute. I have not tried that method.
If you want to see if Java is installed (I don't know MACs) open a terminal and issue the command: java -version
It should return the version of Java you have installed, if it's there.
The one-click kernels are not available on the market; you'll have to grab 'em from here
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Jar files are executable Java ARchive files. If you have the latest Java installed just Double click a jar file to run
do I have Java?
No need for command line
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Bassmanjames said:
one click noob guide
Get the kj6 beta 2d file. It includes root and a custom kernel with cwm (this is what you need to flash a custom ROM).
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Hey I think this was one of the problems I was having with Heimdall.. some files are missing or I can't find them:
On 4B (on your instructions page) it says "Open the unziped heimdall folder then open the the "drivers" folder and run (double click) the "zadig" application"
But there is no "drivers" folder (I downloaded Heimdall Suite 1.3.1 (Binaries) from the glassenchida site)
umlaaat said:
Hey I think this was one of the problems I was having with Heimdall.. some files are missing or I can't find them:
On 4B (on your instructions page) it says "Open the unziped heimdall folder then open the the "drivers" folder and run (double click) the "zadig" application"
But there is no "drivers" folder (I downloaded Heimdall Suite 1.3.1 (Binaries) from the glassenchida site)
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My guide is for windows installation. if you did it right you got the Mac version. It sounds like you already un zipped it so Try putting your device in download mode and opening the one click you downloaded or heimdall front end. It should auto install drivers or prompt you with on screen instructions to do so (if not drivers whatever Mac calls them).
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Bassmanjames said:
My guide is for windows installation. if you did it right you got the Mac version. It sounds like you already un zipped it so Try putting your device in download mode and opening the one click you downloaded or heimdall front end. It should auto install drivers or prompt you with on screen instructions to do so (if not drivers whatever Mac calls them).
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ok.. i think (hope) i'm doing it.. i've got it connected to heimdall 1click 1.3.1 and it seems to be doing something, but i'm not quite sure.. theres no status bar, but the wheel on the bottom right is spinning..
its been going for a bit now, like 7 min. how long is it supposed to take?
btw, I had the app open before I put the phone into download mode. then i clicked "detail", then "flash" on the app
it says:
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
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ok.. i think (hope) i'm doing it.. i've got it connected to heimdall 1click 1.3.1 and it seems to be doing something, but i'm not quite sure.. theres no status bar, but the wheel on the bottom right is spinning..
its been going for a bit now, like 7 min. how long is it supposed to take?
btw, I had the app open before I put the phone into download mode. then i clicked "detail", then "flash" on the app
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Your just running the one click not heimdall front end right?
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Basic Tools, Knowlage & Files You Will Need
Ok lets begin i have been asked quite a few times so here it is. These are the basic tools files etc. you will need. I will write an brife explanation of what these tools, files are for and what they can do and installation instructions.
7Z.used to extract zip file contents used mainly to compress data files to save space and time uploading & downloading find it here: http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
Winrar
Used also to extract zips but also rar & tar files download from this link: http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
Flashtool
Flashtool was created by Bin4ry & Androxide legends around here it is used to do various things the main reason you will probably use it for is recovering from a brick The Main uses are flashing flashing stock firmware that come in ftf file format (which stands for "flash tool file") kernels can come in this format to and are flashed using "flashmode" enterd by holding down the volume down key while connecting the usb cable when you see a green led that indicates "flashmode". Flashing custom kernels these normally come in .img format (which is an image file) and require an unlocked bootloader. Sony lock there bootloaders to protect their DRM key which are security key for media apps like track-id & facebook inside xperia. Custom kernels are needed for custom roms like Cyanogenmod, AOSP, & AOKP A custom recovery can come in this format to to flash .img files we use "fastboot" for this (which is enterd by turning off phone and holding volume up key while connecting usb cable a blue led will indicate your in fastbootmode then click on the lightning bolt on flastool and select fastboot mode to open the fastboot toolbox) These ate the basic operations you need tho know...
download flashtool from the flash tool home at: http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1350585408000
Installation
download flashtool from link if its in a zip format extract with 7z. You will get a flashtool launcher double click and follow the on screen instructions then reboot you pc/laptop.
Driver Installation next we need to install the flash tool drivers Tipo/Dule/Miro/J/E dont have the drivers in the package so you will have to download them separate do a search get use to that you will be doing a lot of it when you have found and downloaded the flashtool drivers extract the zip with 7z. you will get an FTD file (flashtool driver file) copy and past it in the flashtool sub folder devices (to get to flashtool folder right click on start menu then click on expolore you will see all the files on your computer find and click on flashtool you will see more sub folders we want the devices folder) after you have pasted it there exit to desktop start flashtool and click the devices tab then import a window will pop up with you device click ok then it will import you devce drivers when its finished your done flashtool is all set up congratulations!
FTF Files
Ok ftf files are the bundled parts of the Sony stock firmware created buy someone through flashtool & SUS (sony update service) mainly used to recover from a soft brick or if you have unlocked your bootloader then it will be the only means you can update stock firmware as sony will not let you officialy update your phone as they will class it as modified. when downloaded it would probably be in a zip file (se 7z. is coming in handy ) Then start flashtool and drag the extracted ftf file into the flashtool window (the big white box) click ok and files will begin to prepare. when they are raedy a window will popup with a phone and a usb cable on it this is telling you to connect a phone in flashmode do by holding the volume down key while connecting the usb to your phone (keep hold of volume down until flashin process starts) when its all finished reboot there you have it you flashed a firmware. You can flash between platforms like Gingerbread to ICS or Jelly bean to ics.
Find all the ftf firmware files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385526 and make sure you thank the member for making the thread by pressing the Thanks button
Rooting Your Phone
Rooting your phone is hacking in to the software to gain access to the root system files hence the term "ROOTING". This allows you to modify your phone install apps that require root permitions, run performance tweaks and flash custom firmware.
Root ICS
There are several methods but unlockroot roots all ICS Roms Link: http://www.unlockroot.com/download.html
Root Jelly Bean
To root Jelly Bean 11.2.A.0.21, .31,.33 Firmware's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=23 and thank the great and powerful DoomLord
Clockworkmod Recovery
Clockworkmod recovery All so known as (CWM) was developed by Koushik Dutta (Koush), a well-known name in the Android development community. It is a custom recovery that backs up and restores android roms exactly how you left it at the time of the backup. It also is used to flash CWM flashable zips like mods apps or even an entire firmware. CWM has not been ported to our device running jelly bean only ICS there are 2 but the best one is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003069
For CWM on jellbean look a this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333078
I think thats it to get you started fellow xperia users hopefully i will change or add things when needed or when new things are released happy modifying and
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Driver Installation
next we need to install the flash tool drivers Tipo/Dule/Miro/J/E dont have the drivers in the package so you will have to download them separate do a search get use to that you will be doing a lot of it when you have found and downloaded the flashtool drivers extract the zip with 7z. you will get an FTD file (flashtool driver file) copy and past it in the flashtool sub folder devices (to get to flashtool folder right click on start menu then click on expolore you will see all the files on your computer find and click on flashtool you will see more sub folders we want the devices folder) after you have pasted it there exit to desktop start flashtool and click the devices tab then import a window will pop up with you device click ok then it will import you devce drivers when its finished your done flashtool is all set up congratulations!
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Hi bro, Thanks for the guide.
I cant seems to fine the "Devices Tab". My flashtool interface only have "File" and "Plugins" and when I click File, I can only see Exit option and when I click at Plugins, nothing came out. Please advice.
nakTT said:
Hi bro, Thanks for the guide.
I cant seems to fine the "Devices Tab". My flashtool interface only have "File" and "Plugins" and when I click File, I can only see Exit option and when I click at Plugins, nothing came out. Please advice.
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Along the top there should be file,tools,Language,plugins,devices,help no exceptions bro try uninstalling flashtool then reinstalling
gavster26 said:
Along the top there should be file,tools,Language,plugins,devices,help no exceptions bro try uninstalling flashtool then reinstalling
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Mine only have File and Plugins.
It is the latest version.
nakTT said:
Mine only have File and Plugins.
It is the latest version.
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Try the previous version.. V0.9.0.0 http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1350585408000
..or the latest beta.. v0.9.10.2 beta6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201189
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Try the previous version.. V0.9.0.0 http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1350585408000
..or the latest beta.. v0.9.10.2 beta6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201189
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Thanks bro.
2cans1string said:
Try the previous version.. V0.9.0.0 http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1350585408000
..or the latest beta.. v0.9.10.2 beta6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201189
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I am now using V0.9.0.0, I can see all of the menu except the devices.
Please advice.
nakTT said:
I am now using V0.9.0.0, I can see all of the menu except the devices.
Please advice.
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Check your USB drivers for the phone? Make sure phone is connected directly to PC and not through a hub.
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Check your USB drivers for the phone? Make sure phone is connected directly to PC and not through a hub.
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It is perfectly fine. I updated the phone to the latest official (using sony pc companion) on this laptop.
I just can't see the Menu of "Devices", it doesnt appear at all, other Menu seems fine.
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..or the latest beta.. v0.9.10.2 beta6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201189
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This beta version managed to detect my Xperia J without me having to install any driver. Thanks.
nice tutorial !
full tutorial <3
i love Xperia J !
Still unable to flash my JB Xperia J to ICS.
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nakTT said:
Still unable to flash my JB Xperia J to ICS.
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I don't know what to tell you there should be all the toolbars there
Ftf file flash after have some problem or hard brick?
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pls,fix the below link as it is not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2003069
harsh73 said:
pls,fix the below link as it is not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2003069
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All fix bro
[Q] Any changes if you're rooting on a mac?
Hiya,
great tutorial -- im a total newcomer and have been reading (what seems like) hundreds of pages on this site for the last few days, trying to learn how to root my phone. i think i have it the process mostly down, but the one thing i'm not quite sure about is doing everything on a mac.
my phone (arriving in a few days) -- xperia E (C1504 version) i have a 32g sd card from my current phone that i will probably re-use (unless this isn't advisable?) as i understand it, i'll have to unlock the bootloader first, then root the phone. my plan is to just remove the sony bloatware, install a fairly vanilla rom, and make the cpu/battery run more efficiently. was thinking about the vengeance kernel, too.
ive read through a few mac-specific threads, but was wondering if you (or anyone else) might be able to point me in the right direction when it comes to doing all of the above on a mac.
many thanks,
mei
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sony xperia E (C1504)
macbook pro
new york yankees
Nice thread, thnk you
TR26 said:
Hiya,
great tutorial -- im a total newcomer and have been reading (what seems like) hundreds of pages on this site for the last few days, trying to learn how to root my phone. i think i have it the process mostly down, but the one thing i'm not quite sure about is doing everything on a mac.
my phone (arriving in a few days) -- xperia E (C1504 version) i have a 32g sd card from my current phone that i will probably re-use (unless this isn't advisable?) as i understand it, i'll have to unlock the bootloader first, then root the phone. my plan is to just remove the sony bloatware, install a fairly vanilla rom, and make the cpu/battery run more efficiently. was thinking about the vengeance kernel, too.
ive read through a few mac-specific threads, but was wondering if you (or anyone else) might be able to point me in the right direction when it comes to doing all of the above on a mac.
many thanks,
mei
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sony xperia E (C1504)
macbook pro
new york yankees
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I have never had a mac bro I hate them. So I wouldn't know sorry.
gavster26 said:
I have never had a mac bro I hate them. So I wouldn't know sorry.
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This should be Sticky, thanks for your contribution man.
Dzepar said:
This should be Sticky, thanks for your contribution man.
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Yes I don't really Know how to push this for a stickey or the moderaters don't think it should be. its really usefull but is always buried 6 or 7 pages back where no one can find it
I tried it on mobile,it worked.Hope it will work for you also.
Note:I'm not responsible for your device,if anything goes wrong.
You have to take responsibility for your actions.But i believe nothing goes wrong!
Currently it was working well in latest Software version 11.
Requirements:
*Andriod Driver should be installed correctly.
*USB-Debugging mode enabled on mobile
(Settings->Developer Options->USB Debugging)
*Just connect your mobile,Don't mount the sdcard.
*Turn off the firewall and Antivirus.
Rooting:
1.Download the zip(below) and extract to C: drive.
2.Then open the folder C:\intex_aqua_i5_root_cyb\
3.Run the root_cyb.bat and follow the procedures.
After rooted,Update your SuperSu app.
Thanks to Chainfire for SuperSu.
Download:
http://www.cybapps.com/view.php?id=22
Root for Intex Aqua i 5
Hi,
I tried this option to root, but no luck yet. Even i tried to root with "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31", it failed to show up. Please help me if there is any other option.
I tried it on my mobile,it worked fine without any error.
What error is it showed to you? and What you did?
I can help u.
Hi
Thanks for your quick reply. I have managed to take the screenshot as attached. Looks like it has issues while copying. I did exactly what you have instructed:
1. Install USB Driver
2. Unmount SD Card
3. Run the batch file under developer mode...then it has cleared the 1st step....
Regs
Before this method,did you tried anything to root?
Nope, as i got this device only last week.
I want to see what are the files inside /system/xbin.
You can get that by running these cmd on adb
adb shell
ls /system/xbin
And just to add, i have Kaspersky AV installed, is that prevents my rooting?
vowvenkat said:
And just to add, i have Kaspersky AV installed, is that prevents my rooting?
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No.
Because first,all files will copied to /sdcard/cyb/
You can check that.
Did you tried to list /system/xbin as i said?
vowvenkat said:
And just to add, i have Kaspersky AV installed, is that prevents my rooting?
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When i tried to Run the ADB from my win 7 it closes so swiftly, i am sorry can you pls help as to how to run it as well please?
1.Go my downloaded folder where you have adb.exe.
2.Then Right click on the empty place while pressing the SHIFT key simultaneously and then select "Open Command window here" option.
3.Now type "adb shell" in the command prompt.(Without quotes)
4.it will show something like this "[email protected]:/ $"
5.Then type "ls /system/xbin" (Without quotes)
Copy the result and paste here.
svprm said:
1.Go my downloaded folder where you have adb.exe.
2.Then Right click on the empty place while pressing the SHIFT key simultaneously and then select "Open Command window here" option.
3.Now type "adb shell" in the command prompt.(Without quotes)
4.it will show something like this "[email protected]:/ $"
5.Then type "ls /system/xbin" (Without quotes)
Copy the result and paste here.
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I am so thankful, i tried and pasted the result as an attachment now pls.
Looks Good.
Just now i updated the zip(Improved).
Delete previous extracted folder
Again download the zip from here:http://www.cybapps.com/view.php?id=22 and extract it.
Turn off the firewall and av.
Run the root_cyb.bat and follow the procedures.
svprm said:
Looks Good.
Just now i updated the zip(Improved).
Delete previous extracted folder
Again download the zip from here:http://www.cybapps.com/view.php?id=22 and extract it.
Turn off the firewall and av.
Run the root_cyb.bat and follow the procedures.
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Thanks So much, i tried that as well. Guess the issue still remain as such. Have posted the result for you to have a look at pls..
vowvenkat said:
Thanks So much, i tried that as well. Guess the issue still remain as such. Have posted the result for you to have a look at pls..
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Can you tell me the correct System version?
You can see here Setting -> About Phone.
Model Number:?
Android Version:?
Software Version:?
svprm said:
Can you tell me the correct System version?
You can see here Setting -> About Phone.
Model Number:?
Android Version:?
Software Version:?
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It has 4.1.2 version of Android, attached the screenshot for your ready reference
vowvenkat said:
It has 4.1.2 version of Android, attached the screenshot for your ready reference
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I have latest version 11.
See the attachments.
Try to update your software version.
svprm said:
I have latest version 11.
See the attachments.
Try to update your software version.
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Thanks Bro, i tried but the online update says i have the latest software. Not sure when Intex would be serving the latest updates. Will live with it for now. Thanks again for your time and effort.
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Thanks Bro, i tried but the online update says i have the latest software. Not sure when Intex would be serving the latest updates. Will live with it for now. Thanks again for your time and effort.
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svprm said:
I have latest version 11.
See the attachments.
Try to update your software version.
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I have the latest v 11 of the software but still the method doesn't work....pls help
sganguly said:
I have the latest v 11 of the software but still the method doesn't work....pls help
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Tell me briefly.
What is the error?
I can help u.
I tried installing the 1.4.3 ADB/Fastboot program on all three of my computers... It transfers 0 files and flashes some error message from CMD use... Anyone know why Win 7 pro shouldn't take the Install..?? I even used ADMIN to do it... Nothing... I'd love to just see if my new Chinese tablet has a bootloader or not...
Anyone..?
lentmain said:
I tried installing the 1.4.3 ADB/Fastboot program on all three of my computers... It transfers 0 files and flashes some error message from CMD use... Anyone know why Win 7 pro shouldn't take the Install..?? I even used ADMIN to do it... Nothing... I'd love to just see if my new Chinese tablet has a bootloader or not...
Anyone..?
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How are you installing it? With a program or something? Here I'll just share mine with you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3XczzpnAnvwdlFvYURXMl8tbUk/view?usp=drivesdk
This has more than adb and fastboot, but all you have to do is extract all of these files into a folder somewhere. Then open the folder, hold SHIFT, and right click. Then select Open CMD Window Here. Then you're all set. (The apktool and smali/baksmali stuff are different tools for editing .apk files. You probably won't need them, but if you do.... already got 'em. Also, the instructions text file is for apktool. I use the same zip to help people edit apps.)
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How are you installing it? With a program or something? Here I'll just share mine with you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3XczzpnAnvwdlFvYURXMl8tbUk/view?usp=drivesdk
This has more than adb and fastboot, but all you have to do is extract all of these files into a folder somewhere. Then open the folder, hold SHIFT, and right click. Then select Open CMD Window Here. Then you're all set. (The apktool and smali/baksmali stuff are different tools for editing .apk files. You probably won't need them, but if you do.... already got 'em. Also, the instructions text file is for apktool. I use the same zip to help people edit apps.)
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I used three different exe programs... the xda one from the forum... And two others from the internet... i checked each with my norton..., then disabl;ed the anti-virus..., then it loaded fine... wouldn't deposit the four files it was supposed to have.... Thanks for your files... I'll try it next... thanks.... lentmain
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How are you installing it? With a program or something? Here I'll just share mine with you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3XczzpnAnvwdlFvYURXMl8tbUk/view?usp=drivesdk
This has more than adb and fastboot, but all you have to do is extract all of these files into a folder somewhere. Then open the folder, hold SHIFT, and right click. Then select Open CMD Window Here. Then you're all set. (The apktool and smali/baksmali stuff are different tools for editing .apk files. You probably won't need them, but if you do.... already got 'em. Also, the instructions text file is for apktool. I use the same zip to help people edit apps.)
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Real welder..., May I ask you a question..? Can you tell me how to find out if I have a bootloader and how to find out... I thank you again for your software... It worked wonders.... But the tablet still refuses to tell me more than what was on the scatter txt page...
I started reading the Beginners pages.., as recommended by another guy.... I downloaded the SDK BIG program... Along with the other programs that help it out...
I'm still not sure how to hook up my Chinese tablet to the SDK program and see what is inside...
Thanks ahead of time...,
lentmain
Do you know of a helper page to show me what to do..? Any help is greatly appreciated.....
It varies from device to device, some companies have disabled fastboot. Typically though, when powering it on if you hold vol+ it will go to recovery and vol- will go to bootloader, but not always. On a Coolpad device I have, I had to boot to recovery then it'll say No Command. Hold power and tap vol+ to bring up the menu. Then one of the menu options was reboot to bootloader.
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It varies from device to device, some companies have disabled fastboot. Typically though, when powering it on if you hold vol+ it will go to recovery and vol- will go to bootloader, but not always. On a Coolpad device I have, I had to boot to recovery then it'll say No Command. Hold power and tap vol+ to bring up the menu. Then one of the menu options was reboot to bootloader.
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Tell me..., if you know..., I just Rooted my Tablet.... Does that mean it doesn't have a locked bootloader..???? I still can't find anyone who is working on these Chinese MTK tablets...
Thanks,
lentmain
lentmain said:
Tell me..., if you know..., I just Rooted my Tablet.... Does that mean it doesn't have a locked bootloader..???? I still can't find anyone who is working on these Chinese MTK tablets...
Thanks,
lentmain
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Not necessarily, what version of Android is it running? On KK you can root even if the bootloader is locked. Anything newer than that though, would most likely have to be unlocked first.
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Not necessarily, what version of Android is it running? On KK you can root even if the bootloader is locked. Anything newer than that though, would most likely have to be unlocked first.
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It says it's running 6.0 Marshmallow... I can see a eMMc partition on the scatter txt..., I can see lots of flashing write up but I have tried two and they both failed...
Oh well...
lentmain said:
It says it's running 6.0 Marshmallow... I can see a eMMc partition on the scatter txt..., I can see lots of flashing write up but I have tried two and they both failed...
Oh well...
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Have you tried adb reboot-bootloader command?
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RealWelder said:
Have you tried adb reboot-bootloader command?
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It makes the tablet screen turn black and returns : * daemon not running; starting now at tcp 5037
* daemon started successfully
I'll put it in bootloader then try it again.......
lentmain
lentmain said:
It makes the tablet screen turn black and returns : * daemon not running; starting now at tcp 5037
* daemon started successfully
I'll put it in bootloader then try it again.......
lentmain
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Tried it again with the tablet in BOOTLOADER mode...
When you push volup then power..., it goes intoa three way choice... Recovery, Bootloader ans Normal... Recovery seems to put you into the routine recovery you see on cell phone... sideload in ADB, and such...
Fastbooat seems to accept some ADB and fastboot commands...( I don't know them all..)
normal does nothing... I have to hit reset pinholr on all three to get out of them... escape doesn't seem to work...