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[CLOSED][DISCONTINUED/ARCHIVE] Super ADB Tool Reborn [SATR] - No more command lines! - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

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Here I present you my newly created tool where you can simply do mostly anything without the use of the command line.
In times where you need to push only a few files and need to wait for the windows-file-manager to load, you loose some great time, and that's now over! Plug & Drag. That's all you need to do.
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This tool have some nice capabilities which goes much further, than the standard ADB command-line version.
The first thing that you can do easily is drag files in the "Push" button, as much as you want at once, and those will be sorted and transfered one-per-one safely.
This tool has online powers too, that means, you can download scripts and micro-plugins from the database and apply it to your program. Scripts help you improve you cellphone with help of other users. Micro-Plugins help you to keep track of your phone in realtime. If you need specific informations which only your device have, make one yourself and then apply it. If you want to help the community, upload it, there's a button too for it.
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Windows and .Net Framework 3.5 (Most computers with Windows XP and above had this)
(If anyone could make it run on Wine on Linux, let me know :fingers-crossed: )
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Super ADB Tool Reborn 1.1.0.0
Super ADB Tool Reborn 1.0.0.0
Aaand for paranoics:
Virustotal Scan Result for 1.1.0.0
Virustotal Scan Result for 1.0.0.0
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Thanks for everyone to incentivating me to continue. I love this community here :victory:
XDA:DevDB Information
[DISCONTINUED/ARCHIVE] Super ADB Tool Reborn [SATR] - No more command lines!, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Fusseldieb
Version Information
Status: Abandoned
Created 2015-10-10
Last Updated 2019-07-13
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About Plugins and Scripts
For those who want make their own plugin, here's an advice:
The plugin files look like batch files but they aren't actually. I in fact do take advantage of the batch interpreter from windows, but this doesn't mean that you can put whatever you want in that file in the order that you want. If you miss one lettercase, it will fail.
For example each file must begin with [SATRPlugin] or [SATRScript] which indentifies if it is a Script or a Plugin.
After that line, you must put the plugin name with [PluginName=Name of the plugin here] and your username with [PluginAuthor=Nickname here]. After that, we begin the plugin with [BeginPlugin] and say to the program, that he should take advantage fro the Batch interpreter after this line.
After that stuff, print a section out with echo [Section]. Each value from your phone, must be within ONE section parameter alone.
Now we display the name of the information we will retrieve with echo Battery Remaining: and in the next line we specify the full command, for example: adb shell cat "/sys/class/power_supply/battery/capacity". The next what's coming is optional, you can determine a Prefix and a Suffix for the information retrieved. You give the Prefix or Suffix like so:
Code:
echo [Prefix=Prefix here]
echo [Suffix=Suffix here]
If the value retrieved needs to be converted, you could use:
Code:
echo [Add=123]
echo [Subtract=123]
echo [Multiply=123]
echo [Divide=123]
The value displayed with all the parameters given above, will now go through all of these before being displayed. I works best if you only use one.
If you want to show the number graphically, you could add a progressbar to it, with:
Code:
echo [EnableBar=100]
which 100 is the maximum of the bar. If the maximum is exceeded, the application may crash, be careful. (I don't know if it crashs, I'm only theoretical supposing it. )
To finish the current section, add another echo [Section] to it. To begin one more information, you don't need to put the section tag twice. Just continue normally with the next title.
If you want to finish your script, use [EndPlugin] on the end of the file.
If you made it all correctly, it will load correctly in your tool and displaying all information that you need.
An example is below:
Code:
[SATRPlugin]
[PluginName=Battery Monitor for S6]
[PluginAuthor=Fusseldieb]
[BeginPlugin]
echo [Section]
echo Battery Remaining:
adb shell cat "/sys/class/power_supply/battery/capacity"
echo [Suffix=%%]
echo [EnableBar=100]
echo [Section]
echo Battery Technology:
adb shell cat "/sys/class/power_supply/battery/technology"
echo [Section]
echo Time until full:
adb shell cat "/sys/class/power_supply/battery/time_to_full_now"
echo [Divide=3600]
echo [Suffix= Hours]
echo [Section]
[EndPlugin]
If you need assistance, feel free to post here, I will help you. I'm online practically all day with my phone, so don't bother. Post your code here and ask for help
Scripts are almost the same, but without the parameters and sections.
They have a fix header:
Code:
[SATRScript]
[ScriptName=Purge Internal SD Card]
[ScriptAuthor=Fusseldieb]
[BeginScript]
After that, it is a normal batch file. So be carefully what you do.
Code:
adb rm /mnt/sdcard/ -r
After all the codes you need, you finish the script with:
Code:
[ShowOutput]
[EndScript]
If you put [ShowOutput], the tool will show a message box after it's done with all the outputs that this script gave. If you don't want this, just don't write it there.
As you see, adb is written without any paths, that's good so. Just write adb, the tool will add the full path to the file later.
As you see too, that's nearly a normal batch file, so be careful what you download from the database! I check it every day, but be careful. Before downloading, it's recommended scrolling through the Previewer and look for strage codes. You can report these scripts too, just hit the report button and I will see that malicious script imediately. For plugins I say the same: Don't trust everybody! Nicknames are NOT authenticated. There could be another Fusseldieb! Be careful.
Happy pushing & pulling & coding & monitoring with my tool

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No one?

How is reborn different from the original ?

this looks good, i will try it!
Sent from my Elephone P8000 using Tapatalk

kirito9 said:
How is reborn different from the original ?
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It works totally diferent and it should be a lot faster than the 'Original'.
I have rewritten the whole application.
Btw, thanks for posting the error. I will be looking at that now.
I can see part of the error log in your image and that's good
I have made a lot of unreleased bug fixes until now and I will try to correct this error too.
I will release the next version of this tool today.
Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: I just realized, that those are two errors!
One seems to occurr in the APK Manager and another by trying to push a file to the root of the Android File System.
Be sure to push the file into /sdcard/<here> or then /emulated/0/<here> or /mnt/sdcard/<here>.
How do you pushed the file to the phone? You dragged it or you manually clicked the button?
EDIT2: APK Manager Bug fixed. Sorry about that! I will release the fix as soon as possible.
EDIT3: Fix posted. Btw, I included some more fixed there.

Fusseldieb said:
It works totally diferent and it should be a lot faster than the 'Original'.
I have rewritten the whole application.
Btw, thanks for posting the error. I will be looking at that now.
I can see part of the error log in your image and that's good
I have made a lot of unreleased bug fixes until now and I will try to correct this error too.
I will release the next version of this tool today.
Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: I just realized, that those are two errors!
One seems to occurr in the APK Manager and another by trying to push a file to the root of the Android File System.
Be sure to push the file into /sdcard/<here> or then /emulated/0/<here> or /mnt/sdcard/<here>.
How do you pushed the file to the phone? You dragged it or you manually clicked the button?
EDIT2: APK Manager Bug fixed. Sorry about that! I will release the fix as soon as possible.
EDIT3: Fix posted. Btw, I included some more fixed there.
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It looks the same to me but that's just the GUI huh. I hope to see the update soon to fix the APK MANAGER problem. The other problem though was an error on my part. I didn't know you had to double click /sdcard :silly:. So that was never a problem sorry!! :highfive:
BTW can you pull folders? I tried but i can only pull single files
Downloading scripts is not possible. Seems antivirus blocks it. I will try by disabling antivirus. See attached photo. After disabling antivirus i can now download scripts :laugh:

kirito9 said:
I hope to see the update soon to fix the APK MANAGER problem.
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I released the fix hours ago, check it out
Version 1.1.0.0
EDIT: Folders not yet, but I will implement it soon.

Fusseldieb said:
I released the fix hours ago, check it out
Version 1.1.0.0
EDIT: Folders not yet, but I will implement it soon.
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Awesome bro :laugh::laugh: Downloading now :victory:
EDIT: APK MANAGER working perfectly :laugh:

kirito9 said:
Awesome bro :laugh::laugh: Downloading now :victory:
EDIT: APK MANAGER working perfectly :laugh:
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Thanks
I will release the next version with including online-package-checker, which checks if a package is safe to remove.
And I will add a drag area to the APK Manager Button too, so that you only need to drag the apk there and it will install.

Fusseldieb said:
Thanks
I will release the next version with including online-package-checker, which checks if a package is safe to remove.
And I will add a drag area to the APK Manager Button too, so that you only need to drag the apk there and it will install.
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Where was this tool all along????? Best APK tool i've used so far and those new features. Cannot wait XD!!

kirito9 said:
Where was this tool all along????? Best APK tool i've used so far and those new features. Cannot wait XD!!
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Oh, thanks for considering my tool so much. ^^
I released the next version (1.2.0.1). Now with all these features that I've said on the last post (And a bit more) :highfive:

Fusseldieb said:
Oh, thanks for considering my tool so much. ^^
I released the next version (1.2.0.1). Now with all these features that I've said on the last post (And a bit more) :highfive:
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I can't seem to get that drag feature to work I've tried dragging to the Manage APK button, opening Manage APK and drag it there. Just won't work and it fails to remove system apps even with partitions remounted and adb insecure.

kirito9 said:
I can't seem to get that drag feature to work I've tried dragging to the Manage APK button, opening Manage APK and drag it there. Just won't work and it fails to remove system apps even with partitions remounted and adb insecure.
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Sorry, I haven't tested this feature before releasing this version. Now I see that it doesn't work, I have wrongplaced some code. I have fixed it here, but before I release the next version, I will make the APK Manager 'a better place' .
The APK Manager doesn't remove system apps.....yet. It uses the normal "adb.exe uninstall com.android.xxxx" command in order to uninstall apps. I will implement root-app-removing for the next version.
And as always, thanks for the bug reports. They are really helpful to me
EDIT: I am thinking to re-planning the UI like that...
I'm not sure if I let it be simplistic or having a more 'profissional' look.

Fusseldieb said:
Sorry, I haven't tested this feature before releasing this version. Now I see that it doesn't work, I have wrongplaced some code. I have fixed it here, but before I release the next version, I will make the APK Manager 'a better place' .
The APK Manager doesn't remove system apps.....yet. It uses the normal "adb.exe uninstall com.android.xxxx" command in order to uninstall apps. I will implement root-app-removing for the next version.
And as always, thanks for the bug reports. They are really helpful to me
EDIT: I am thinking to re-planning the UI like that...
I'm not sure if I let it be simplistic or having a more 'profissional' look.
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No problem, and that UI . Please add that UI and always subscribed for updates :highfive:

mirrors please

biggiebro said:
mirrors please
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Is MEGA not good enough?

Fusseldieb said:
Is MEGA not good enough?
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Mega worked for me in a Web browser . My virus program, Avast did quarantine it as a malware stop it from running because of its update something or other. I had to white list it to with Avast and then it ran.

thank you, i got my mega problem sorted

Related

Hello all, I just completed an app I'd like to share with you all.
It's called Search2Play, it lets you play and pause your music by pressing a button on your device. On most devices, it is the search key. Currently, the Nexus & MyTouch 3G both use the Search key, whereas the Droid uses the Camera key. If you have physical keys (i.e. Droid, MT3G, G1, etc) then it will work when the phone is locked, but if you have capacitive keys (Nexus, Moment, Eris, Incredible, etc) then the screen must be on (lockscreen works, and fully unlocked of course).
It is available on the market under the name "Search2Play (Root Required)". It's totally free.
It requires root permissions to install. It also requires that you have a version of BusyBox that supports the "cp" command. Only Droid users probably have to worry about the busybox version, as most other custom ROMs have that already. Droid users, I recommend CyanogenMod for Droid or Bugless Beast as I know both of them have the right version.
It does not run in the background or install a service, just makes some changes to a few files on the /system partition.
The UI is very simple, just two buttons and some text explaining the app. Once you hit install, it will ask for permission to use root, you must hit accept or the app won't serve its purpose
The other button, "Restore", lets you remove the mod and go back to stock settings, where the search button brings up search, etc.
Supported Devices:
Nexus
Spica
Hero (GSM & CDMA)
Galaxy S devices (all US variants and probably the i9000 as well. It's not tested)
MyTouch 3G
Droid 1 (I've been told DX & D2 work as well, though I'm not sure how :?)
Evo (must be NAND unlocked or S-OFF)
Desire (must be NAND unlocked or S-OFF)
Free Version on Market:
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Or click this from your device: Search2Play Free
See the Market to view a screenshot. Please give me some feedback. Thanks! Hope you enjoy the app :
FOR DEVICE REQUESTS SEE POST #3

Changelog:
1.4.1 thru 2.1:
Add support for Evo, GSM Hero, CDMA Hero, & Samsung Spica (thanks to Aasheet Kumar for the files I needed for Spica support!)
1.4:
Fixed rare root checking bug on some Droid ROMs, and maybe some Nexus ROMs too
1.6+ only now, sorry, it's not like any device this works for isn't updated to at least 1.6
1.3:
Now checks if the SD card is present on launch instead of just crashing if it's not there
Cleaned things up more
Merged some code between the donate & free versions
Better checks to see if it can be installed
1.2.5:
FINALLY stopped it from causing buttons to stop working. Checks for compatibility, and throws an error if it detects it can't run.
1.2:
Droid support!!
More should fix a few FC issues some people have seen. Let me know if you have problems.
1.1.2:
Fixes the not restoring bug
1.1.1:
Failed attempt at fixing the not restoring bug.
1.1:
Support for low res devices.
Now works with MT3G! Since it has a hard search key, it will even work when the phone is locked
Deletes files from SD card once done installing.
Cleaned up more code.
1.0.1:
Sets system back to Read-Only once finished installing
Cleaned up some code, if you have FCs let me know.
1.0:
Base release

If you want to request support for your device here's what I need. Note that your device must be able to be rooted and the system partition must be able to get read/write access from userspace. I.E. any Desire or Evo or any other recent HTC device with a NAND lock will not work, unless it has been NAND unlocked with an S-OFF bootloader, like via Unrevoked.. If your device has all that, get this info and send me an email at [email protected]
Run the command "adb shell mount" and tell me the output. I don't need the whole thing, just the line referring to the system partition. I.E. "/dev/block/mtdblock3 on /system type yaffs2 (ro,relatime)" is the line on the Nexus, it should be similar to that.
Then, run "adb shell getprop" and tell me the 1-4 lines related to the keyboard, like hw.keyboards.*.devname and tell me those lines. I.E the Nexus returns "mahimahi-keypad". Yours should be similar.
Finally, run "adb shell ls /system/usr/keylayout/". It should return a list of files all ending in ".kl"
Remember the keypad name from step 2? Good
There should be a ".kl" file matching that name (like mahimahi-keypad.kl). Pull that file with "adb pull /system/usr/keylayout/keypadname.kl directory" with directory being the folder you want to pull the file to and keypad name being the name from step 2.
Zip that file, and then send it to me please.
That should be it, if you have any questions or problems with this list hit me up on GTalk or email me. [email protected] for both GTalk & email.

Dear geniusdog
I just tried out your app.
I installed it, run it, pressed the install button, allowed root access and rebooted mynexus one. But after that reboot, my sell doesn't react on anypressed buttons anymore. I can only use the touchscreen...
I also tried to restore in your app, but there appeared a window saying that the app is not responding anymore.
How can I manually restore it? Is there a command or some files, I can edit?
Thanks for your help

bayoffire said:
Dear geniusdog
I just tried out your app.
I installed it, run it, pressed the install button, allowed root access and rebooted mynexus one. But after that reboot, my sell doesn't react on anypressed buttons anymore. I can only use the touchscreen...
I also tried to restore in your app, but there appeared a window saying that the app is not responding anymore.
How can I manually restore it? Is there a command or some files, I can edit?
Thanks for your help
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Sorry for the issue. I have uploaded a new version of both apps that should fix the problem. If you can download the app and install it again, otherwise, PM me & I will give you manual instructions to restore it.
Also, just some technical details, the problem was caused because I had set it to create the directory on the start of the application. After that I removed it once you clicked the button & the install was finished. Because of that, if you clicked restore after install, it would fail to find the directory and then proceed to FC. Sorry for the trouble

Droid Support!!!!

Help!!!!!
I have installed V1.0.4, but my touch keys(back, Menu, Home and Search) don't work.
Then I have tried to restore it, but it's failed.
How could I fix it? Thanks.
My Rom is 2.1-update1 rooted.

hahabear said:
Help!!!!!
I have installed V1.0.4, but my touch keys(back, Menu, Home and Search) don't work.
Then I have tried to restore it, but it's failed.
How could I fix it? Thanks.
My Rom is 2.1-update1 rooted.
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Hmm I dont have this issue, how does it fail? Does it just freeze, or does it FC, or does it say it finishes then do nothing? Also, what ROM, CM? Enomther? Please let me know so I can work on this.
Also, to fix it, download the attached file, & run the following commands (you must have ADB set up):
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/usr/keylayout/mahimahi-keypad.kl
adb push *path to downloaded file* /system/usr/keylayout/mahimahi-keypad.kl
Or you can just reflash your ROM, either way you'll get the same thing.

My phone is Nexus one.
My rom is Official v2.1-updated1.
When I execute the command as your indication.
"adb shell rm /system/usr/keylayout/mahimahi-keypad.kl"
rm failed for /system/usr/keylayout/mahimahi-keypad.kl, No such file or directory
What's wrong? And thank you for your quick reply.

hahabear said:
My phone is Nexus one.
My rom is Official v2.1-updated1.
When I execute the command as your indication.
"adb shell rm /system/usr/keylayout/mahimahi-keypad.kl"
rm failed for /system/usr/keylayout/mahimahi-keypad.kl, No such file or directory
What's wrong? And thank you for your quick reply.
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Ok excellent that answers the second part of my question its failing to copy the file back over after deleting the original on certain ROMs.
You can just skip that step and go on to the "adb push" step. Also, can you run the command "adb shell cp" and tell me the output?

bingo! Thanks for your help. It's resolved.
On the other hand, I could get the mod.kl from SD Card, push again, Search2play will work, is that right?

hahabear said:
bingo! Thanks for your help. It's resolved.
On the other hand, I could get the mod.kl from SD Card, push again, Search2play will work, is that right?
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Yes, but can you tell me what it says if you run the command "adb shell cp"
That will tell me if the issue is with the version of BusyBox on some ROMs.

Geniusdog254 said:
Yes, but can you tell me what it says if you run the command "adb shell cp"
That will tell me if the issue is with the version of BusyBox on some ROMs.
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C:\N1root>adb shell cp
cp: not found
My god!!! It means there is not cp command in my phone?

hahabear said:
C:\N1root>adb shell cp
cp: not found
My god!!! It means there is not cp command in my phone?
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Yeah exactly lol. Not sure if that was sarcasm or what, but thats what is causing the FC's and the failures some people are getting. And theres not a damn thing I can do about it.
I would recommend installing the CyanogenMod ROM, since it is fast, adds extra features, and supports cp Then the app will work just fine

Anyway. Thanks for your help. You are so kind. I will try new ROM later. And I will support your work. cu.

hahabear said:
Anyway. Thanks for your help. You are so kind. I will try new ROM later. And I will support your work. cu.
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Thanks you very much for your support. Glad I could help you, if you have any other problems please email me, email listed in the market

Donate version now just to support me, added support for all devices to free version.
Please donate!

1.3 version uploaded
See changelog.

Any updates on newer phones?

KaliKot said:
Any updates on newer phones?
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I can make it work for any phone without a NAND lock. Any requests?
I need to do the Galaxy S series, but the only one I can test is the Epic and I'm not sure if the others have different mount tables or not. Desire still has NAND lock so I can't do it. Not sure about Droid2/X. Just email/Twitter/PM me or post here with a request. I'll get back to you.

IMPORTANT INFO
First I gotta give a shoutout to KellyLewis3985 because he's helped so much with modding the script to need less work for install, run faster, and have more programs work.
NEEDED!
Must Be ROOTED
1. Busybox (Preferrably the most updated version).
2. Superuser.
3. Android SDK (With knowledge on how to use it).
4. AndroidVNC (Search exactly that in the market. It will say "Android VNC Viewer").
5. Terminal Emulator (Also available in the market).
6. Patience when working with this.
UPDATE!!
Thanks to the persistance of urboy4mbx, we now know a little more information to get it working. While both KellyLewis3985 and myself were running custom ROMS, we didn't think about testing it for the stock build. So due to urboy4mbx's will to get this installed, we now know you MUST have a custom ROM installed. There's probably ways to get it to work on the stock build, but it's going to take a little more work. For now, make sure you have a custom ROM, download, and install the files, and if we got our scripts right, it should boot right up for you.
DOWNLOAD FILE!
NOTE: When you download this zip, you will need to extract it, and inside the extracted folder will be the folder "sdcard", DO NOT!! Place this entire folder in your "ubuntu" folder, simply open it and copy all the files from it to your "ubuntu" folder on your sd card.
Download File...
Ubuntu: Epic Edition v1.2 <---These are the files you will need to run Ubuntu. It will come with "bootlinux", "fsrw", "mountonly", "ubuntu.img", "ubuntu.sh", and "unionfs".
INSTRUCTIONS!
Options For Transferring Files To Phone
First Option...
Your first option of course is the easiest. Simply connect your phone to the computer, and mount your sd card. Once on the sd card, you are going to create a new folder labeled "ubuntu". Open this folder and transfer all the files from the downloaded zip file into this folder. After you have transferred the files to your "ubuntu" folder on the sd card, unmount the sd card, but leave the phone plugged in.
Second Option...
Your second option is "adb push". Here is the command for "adb push" if you cant, or don't feel like mounting your sd card.
First you need to create your destination folder. Do so with this set of commands.
cd C:/sdk/tools (Of course you might have your sdk folder in a different location, just cd to that location)
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/
mkdir ubuntu
exit
Now you should be back at "C:/sdk/tools", or wherever you have your sdk folder located. Next, you push the files to your folder. In order to push the files, you first need to open the zip folder, and copy all the files into your tools subfolder in the sdk folder. Then push the files with this set of commands.
adb push bootlinux /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push fsrw /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push mountonly /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push ubuntu.sh /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push unionfs /sdcard/ubuntu
adb push ubuntu.img /sdcard/ubuntu
The "ubuntu.img" file may take a little longer, as it is the largest file that needs to be transferred.
NOTE: You cannot have your sd card mounted to use adb. You must be unmounted.
INSTALLATION
1. Ok, first thing you have to do is make sure you're still cd'd to "C:/sdk/tools". Now you need to type "adb shell". You will then most likely be prompted with the symbol "$". To continue, type "su" and the symbol should then change to a "#". NOTE!!!! After adb shell, YOU MUST TYPE "su", or the program will not boot!!!
2. Next you are going to cd into the Ubuntu folder on your sd card. (cd /sdcard/ubuntu) Once in, you're going to type the command "sh ./ubuntu.sh".
After that runs through, the next thing you're going to enter is "bootlinux". Once you get the prompt "[email protected]" you have successfully installed ubuntu on the Epic.
With this new update, there is no need to install any other files, as we have added them into the image file for you so it should do so automatically. If you have issues, let us know and we will try to fix it.
PREPARING YOUR VNC TO LOAD UBUNTU!
NOTE: There is no need to type this into your adb shell. This is for information purposes only, i've displayed the code and it's position at the bottom of this post along with screen shots to show you what it should look like.
With our new update, it's a lot easier to get everything up and running, but we don't have the capability of storing the vnc server to start every time we start up ubuntu, as it was causing issues. Until we get this issue fixed, you have to start the vnc server like this:
rm -rf /tmp/.X*
export USER=root
vncserver -geometry 1280x800 (Or whatever you would like your resolution to be. We have found this to be the nicest so far.)
Ok, at this point, everything should be set up to run.
NOTE: After the initial install of ubuntu on your phone, when you want to get it to start again, all you have to do is go into the terminal emulator, first type "su" to give it superuser permissions, then type "bootlinux", it will run through it's script and give you the "[email protected]" prompt. After you get that prompt, simply type the "rm -rf /tmp/.X*", "export USER=root", and "vncserver -geometry 1280x800" prompts and you can then start vnc again.
All the info you need for vnc will be as follows.
Nickname: "root"
Password: "ubuntu" (This is a set password, so it will be the same for everyone.)
Address: "localhost"
Port: "5901"
Change Log
Version 1.2
-Modified to make it ext4 compatible.
-Modified img to make it a little faster and more stable.
That's really all I had to do for this version, as it was working before.
Version 1.1
-Modified the scripts to run smoother, faster and use less memory while running.
-Added some custom wallpapers.
-Mozilla Firefox now works.
-Modified scripts to make Ubuntu more interactive.
-Modified the .img to install everything needed instead of you having to do it.
Issues
-Firefox randomly closes. Just reopen and restore.
-After using the vncserver Ubuntu doesn't truly shutdown without a reboot. Fix in progress.
-When wanting to start Ubuntu, after initial install, you have to go into the terminal emulator and type "su", then "bootlinux", allow that to complete giving you the "[email protected]" prompt. Then type "rm -rf /tmp/.X*", "export USER=root", and "vncserver -geometry 1280x800" to start the vnc server. After that you can go right into vnc and start Ubuntu up. We ARE currently working on a fix for this issue.
If you have any issues please post. Your input helps us make this better for you.
Here's a couple tricks we picked up.
1. You can use the arrow pad on your keyboard to direct the mouse.
2. If you long press on the screen and keep your finger on it, you can slide the mouse with your finger.
3. Long press on something, is a left click.
4. Double tap on something, is a right click.
5. To get symbols to appear, such as "-", you have to HOLD the function key while hitting the symbol.
And i'm sure there's more, but there's a couple for now.

After the installation and the first time you setup the vncserver. You have to use this command everytime to start the vncserver again.
rm -rf /tmp/.X*
export USER=root
vncserver -geometry 1280x800
New links.
Ubuntu
http://db.tt/4z8uDst
New Scripts.
http://db.tt/lDjNNQn
Were working on a fix for this.
Here is the latest update. I dont know if its going to work for everyone. I suggest creating a folder inside the ubuntu folder to put the scripts you have in. Unzip this and replace the scripts in the ubuntu folder.
Please make a backup.
If you have any issues please post. Your input helps us make this better for you.

Yeah I'm on this as soon as I leave buffalo wild wings.
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going to sleep soon for school in the morning, also will try tomorrow. naaao this is epic!

Since this is a full operating system, what are the chances or installing silverlight and being able to stream netflix?
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As Of Right Now, The Internet Is Having Issues On This One, But Kellylewis And I Have Already Scripted Another Version Of Ubuntu And It Is Internet Compatible . We're Running It Now To Get The Bugs Worked Out And Will Have It Up Soon. After That, You Can Try To Download Whatever You Want, Considering It's An OS, And See If It Works... I Have Not Tested Downloading Anything.
The New Ubuntu Will Come As A Update, So Install This One The Way I've Instructed, And The Update Will Simply Replace The Files. The New One Is Faster, Internet Compatible, And Nicer Looking All Together. This One Still Works, But Please Be Patient For The Update. Thanks Everyone.

No matter what I do Im stuck here...
Also, If You Change The Port And It Says "VNC Cannot Connect" Or Something Like That, Back Out To The Terminal Emulator, And Hit "Exit" And "bootubuntu" Again And Change The "localhost" Number Again. Whatever The "localhost" Number, Change The Port Number To Match. Ex: "localhost:4" > "5904", "localhost:7" "5907".
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I get "VNC connection failed!" on any port.
TIA for any help! thanks.

First, Exit From The Terminal Emulator, And Open It Back Up. Type "su" Then "Bootubuntu" Without Any Other Commands. It Should Boot It Up Still And Then When You Get The Localhost Prompt, Type "Exit" And "Bootubuntu" Again. This Time It Should Come Up Localhost:2 ...As Long As You Copied My Code, It Should Have Put The VNC Server In The Boot File So When Ubuntu Was Booted Up, It Would Automatically Start The Server. Anyways, When You Get "localhost:2" Change Your Port To 5902. Do That And Let Me Know What Happens.

Why Do You Type Like This? It's Really Annoying!

infamousjax said:
Why Do You Type Like This? It's Really Annoying!
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Because That's How I Type... You Aren't Required To Look At This Thread, So If It Bothers You, Just Hit The Back Button. Otherwise, How I Type Should Be Of No Importance, So If You Want Ubuntu, Run The Script To Get It And You'll Never Have To Worry About How I Type Ever Again. It's Completely Up To You.

most excellent. hooks up without a glitch or a hangup or anything!
is lxde the only desktop you have used? would other replacement desktops work? im not saying lets throw gnome on there...but i wonder how it would run...takes a minute to get used to but runs like a champ!
so could this really the first step and getting the phone to fastboot into a ubuntu partition?

newkidd said:
most excellent. hooks up without a glitch or a hangup or anything!
is lxde the only desktop you have used? would other replacement desktops work? im not saying lets throw gnome on there...but i wonder how it would run...takes a minute to get used to but runs like a champ!
so could this really the first step and getting the phone to fastboot into a ubuntu partition?
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If you like this one YOUR gonna love the next one. Its so much faster and looks amazing.

infamousjax said:
Why Do You Type Like This? It's Really Annoying!
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Why would you come in to someones thread that has worked hard to give to the community and bash them? It makes no sense unless your jealous of him. Go whine about something else somewhere else. Thank you and have a nice day.

Here Are Some Screen Shots From The Next Ubuntu Version We're Working On ...Isn't It Gorgeous??
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This guy mr im going to bed. Lol wait until you see what im doing.
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I figured for all the skeptics I would put a bad pick up of the next update. Especially when it says drocap2 in it.
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KellyLewis3985 said:
Why would you come in to someones thread that has worked hard to give to the community and bash them? It makes no sense unless your jealous of him. Go whine about something else somewhere else. Thank you and have a nice day.
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SERIOUSLY? THAT IS NOT BASHING HIM. WHEN PEOPLE YELL AND SCREAM BY TYPING IN ALL CAPS IT IS JUST AS ANNOYING, DON'T YOU AGREE? HE WAS JUST POINTING OUT THAT TYPING THE WAY HE DOES IS A PAIN IN THE ASS TO READ. IF YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND THAT THEN YOU MAY BE RETARDED. JUST LIKE PEOPLE WHO TYPE IN ALL CAPS. THANK YOU.
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KellyLewis3985 said:
Why would you come in to someones thread that has worked hard to give to the community and bash them?
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Because it legitimately detracts from the quality of an otherwise fine thread.
Also, it would be helpful if the landscape screenshots could be rotated so the text is right-side up. Thanks!

Just a noob question before I start... This only runs after you've booted it from the terminal emulator? As in your phone is still running all its original phone software (and by this I don't mean stock software, just phone software in general, custom or otherwise) and this is something you can boot on top of that? Maybe my terminology is wrong here, but that's at least how it appeared to work to me and I just wanted to check! Thanks!

wjsmaggle said:
Just a noob question before I start... This only runs after you've booted it from the terminal emulator? As in your phone is still running all its original phone software (and by this I don't mean stock software, just phone software in general, custom or otherwise) and this is something you can boot on top of that? Maybe my terminology is wrong here, but that's at least how it appeared to work to me and I just wanted to check! Thanks!
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yeah it pretty much runs as a virtual machine on top of android...i only tested it and everything but android is always running...it grabs data and internet from the phones 3g/4g connection.

The Andrinux-Project - bringing GNU/Linuxux to your phone
I've put the whole thing onto github because it's too much for me alone. I need your help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30207959​
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At first big thanks to dudumomo for hosting the project! I can't thank you enough!
Then big thanks to TylerDurben for the awesome picture work!​
Please: Learn to read the whole opening post!
I won't help in cases like this anymore! All informations are given!
Thanks!
Note: it doesn't boot a phony-Linux! This Linux runs on top of Android!
"Hey Nerds!" would Sassibo(o)b say.
But I'll say:
Hey dudes!
Welcome to the Andrinux-Project.
What the heck is Andrinux?!
Andrinux is a project (inspired by LeeDroid) to bring GNU/Linux to your phone!
Started in summer 2011 I now got the first running build for you.
Why should I use Andrinux?
Why are you thinking I can answer this question for you?!
It's your decision!
I use it for things like git and office apps.
trh1341 said:
Just want to prove that this is awesome...the ics rom by me and Jcmaddox...most of that was done using this because my computer has a broken screen
Sent from my HTC Inspire "4G" using Ice Cream Sandwich
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Why are you posting it here and not in the general Android development?
Because I only tested it on the Desire HD and on no other device. But maybe later.
Why aren't you coming to the interesting thing - the download?
Ok, ok. I'm gonna hurry.
Disclaimer:
If something goes wrong or if something gets broken I'm not responsible for this!
Pay for it on your own!
What you'll need:
-phone
-PC or Mac
-unpacker for 7z-archives
-root
-S-OFF
-system read/write enabled (with newest update not needed anymore. If the script fails your should use this app)
-busybox
-SD-Card
-3 GB of free space on the SD-Card
-kernel with loop-support
-time
How to:
Let's get to the real thing.
First download the desired distribution.
Unpack the whole thing to your SD-Card and put it in your phone.
When you got there open a terminal emulator and switch to root mode.
Then you could follow the README-file but I made a little mistake while saving.
Please make sure to mount the system read/write!
So here the instructions:
Type in:
Code:
cd /mnt/sdcard/andrinux/???
sh prepare.sh
boot-???
Codes for the ???:
cd-codes:
debian
fedora
slack
ubuntu
boot-codes
sque- Debian Squeeze- available
whe- Debian Wheezy- not available
fed13- Fedora 13- not available
fed14- Fedora 14- not available
slack- Slackware- not available
nat- Ubuntu Natty- not available
one- Ubuntu Oneiric- available
What you'll get:
The distribution, in most cases with xfce 4 and VNC server.
What you should do after entering GNU/Linux:
Update your distribution and install wanted software like a browser.
I suggest Midori, which you can see in the pictures.
It's pretty fast on a phone.
What you shouldn't do:
rm -r /
Tips:
More than 255 apps on SD aren't possible on our phone in combination with Andrinux, sorry.
If you want an other resolution you can edit the xstart-file in your andrinux/debian-folder.
Then run sh prepare.sh again.
I already added the locate-command and updated the database. So you can simply use it.
For more details see the tutorial in the next post.
Please, don't use the xterm.
Use the terminal emulator which you're running in the background instead. xterm is full of errors on the phone cause it uses the wrong scripts/files/programs.
You don't need to put "sudo" in front of a command. You are always logged in as root.
The browser I use can be installed with
Code:
apt-get install midori
You may use Iceweasel, the Debian-Firefox (better compatibility). Install it with
Code:
apt-get install iceweasel
Use your volume keys to scroll faster on GUI with Android VNC.
You're an Andrinux-User?
Show it to others!
Take this link:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/img/user.png
Want the official Andrinux wallpaper?
Look here!
How it works:
First, it sets the img-file located in the folder andrinux/??? on your SD-Card as a device.
Then it mounts the device.
After that we enter the environment of your distribution.
As this happens, we also switch to the distribution-bash and viola - we got GNU/Linux.
Cause every change is made like in a virtual machine, everything will be saved to your img-file on your SD-Card and your ROM files won't get touched.
The thanks-button is often overlooked.
Please use it if you like Andrinux.
Thanks.
Download section
Please no mirrors! I want to see how many downloads which one gets and want to earn a little amount of money! Thank you!
Everythings right now, have fun.
Debian Squeeze - 12.12.2011:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/debian/deb-sque.7z - size: 456,7 MB
Mirror (Multiupload):
http://www.multiupload.com/K244AYLM7Q
Debian Squeeze update - 09.02.2012:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/debian/update090212.zip
Ubuntu Oneiric - 02.01.2012:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/ubuntu/ubu-one.7z - size: 540,2 MB
Mirror (Multiupload):
http://www.multiupload.com/TEH2Q1JHRH
Ubuntu Oneiric update - 09.02.2012:
http://andrinux.freelydifferent.com/downloads/ubuntu/update090212.zip
Changelog section
Debian Squeeze:
14.12.2011:
-got it working with App2SD up to 99 apps
-SD-Card bind in Linux environment
-no more fail-mounts (mounting / instead of the image)
-tutorial added
-changed resolution for VNC to 800x480
15.12.2011:
-little ad-remove-correction
-added shortcut for SD-Card to Desktop
-corrected nameserver-problem ("couldn't resolve ...) - thx to Floep
24.12.2011:
-new script created from scratch
-up to 255 apps on SD-Card possible
01.01.2012:
-better script structure
-fixed a big which shouldn't appear
04.01.2012:
-more customizable xstart-script (run "xstart 800x600 for example to get this resolution)
-some tests whether mounting was successful
08.01.12:
-corrected the if-conditions
-added /system read-write to script, no app needed anymore
09.02.12
-added ICS-support - thanks to craigkal
-added some things to make it easier for me to edit the script
-added something which should help to get this working on every device (inspired by adwinp)
-added a hidden feature - to find it, you have to use an option.
Ubuntu Oneiric:
24.12.2011:
-initial release
-added Firefox, Midori and Nautilus as Christmas-special
-new method to install the system: when you run the prepare.sh it'll create the image for you and unpack the system - less to upload, less to download.
29.12.2011:
-biggest problem (creation of image failed) fixed
-script is now more friendly for the ones who want to adjust it.
-big security hole (filing your /data partition when the image isn't mounted) got fixed
02.01.2012:
-new release (should now really work for everyone )
04.01.2012:
-more customizable xstart-script (run "xstart 800x600 for example to get this resolution)
-some tests whether mounting was successful
08.01.2012
-corrected the if-conditions
-added /system read-write to script, no app needed anymore
09.02.12
-added ICS-support - thanks to craigkal
-added some things to make it easier for me to edit the script
-added something which should help to get this working on every device (inspired by adwinp)
-added a hidden feature - to find it, you have to use an option.
-new script for Ubuntu by adwinp. Take this for it. https://www.box.net/shared/ncrs2o8i5lc6vj7pgpxy
Credits:
Code:
echo "I: New script from scratch. So only credits to me. :P"
echo "I: Already ad-cleaned by the Andrinux-Project. ;)"
Troubleshooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20733038&postcount=107
Any more questions?
Post them here.
If you want the latest updates you can follow me on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/Ditti4
If you have problems and need help:
Gtalk - [email protected]
Please tell me your XDA-username so I can identify you.

Step-by-step guides
Video tutorials:
Debian Squeeze
(Thanks, Peat. )
Written tutorials:
Debian Squeeze:
1. Step:
Download the two files from the download section and unpack them.
2. Step:
You'll see a folder named andrinux and four new files (xstart,xexit, prepare.sh and boot-sque).
Put these four files into the debian-folder in the andrinux-folder by replacing the existing ones.
3. Step:
Put the andrinux-folder to the root of your SD-Card.
To do so: plug in your phone and switch to Mass-Storage-Mode.
Then copy and paste it to the SD-Card.
4. Step:
Let's switch to the phone.
Got busybox installed? If not, look into the requirements.
Got a terminal emulator installed? If not install one from the Market.
5. Step:
Open terminal emulator and type in
Code:
su
to switch to root mode.
Now type in
Code:
cd /mnt/sdcard/andrinux/debian
to change to the Debian directory.
Then type
Code:
sh prepare.sh
to prepare your system.
Got this? Perfect!
6. Step:
Type in
Code:
boot-sque
to power Debian up.
You'll see
Code:
[email protected]
at the beginning of the line.
7. Step:
Wanna see something graphical?
Install "Android VNC" from the Market.
Then go back to terminal and type in
Code:
xstart
and now launch Android VNC.
Now the connect settings:
Code:
Server: localhost
Port: 5901
Password: andrinux
Now the desktop should appear.
Tip:
Want a web browser?
Code:
apt-get install midori
for a lightweight one and
Code:
apt-get install iceweasel
for something Firefox-like (Ubuntu installs the original Firefox with this command).
8. Step:
Want to end your season?
Choose the disconnect-option in Android VNC and switch back to the terminal.
Now type in
Code:
xexit
to stop the desktop and then
Code:
exit
to shut down Debian.
Ubuntu Oneiric:
1. Step:
Download the file from the download section and unpack it.
2. Step:
You'll see a folder named andrinux and four new files (xstart,xexit, prepare.sh and boot-one).
Put these four files into the ubuntu-folder in the andrinux-folder by replacing the existing ones.
3. Step:
Put the andrinux-folder to the root of your SD-Card.
To do so: plug in your phone and switch to Mass-Storage-Mode.
Then copy and paste it to the SD-Card.
4. Step:
Let's switch to the phone.
Got busybox installed? If not, look into the requirements.
Got a terminal emulator installed? If not install one from the Market.
5. Step:
Open terminal emulator and type in
Code:
su
to switch to root mode.
Now type in
Code:
cd /mnt/sdcard/andrinux/ubuntu
to change to the Ubuntu directory.
Then type
Code:
sh prepare.sh
to prepare your system.
6. Step:
Type in
Code:
boot-one
to power Ubuntu up.
You'll see
Code:
[email protected]
at the beginning of the line.
7. Step:
Wanna see something graphical?
Install "Android VNC" from the Market.
Then go back to terminal and type in
Code:
xstart
and now launch Android VNC.
Now the connect settings:
Code:
Server: localhost
Port: 5901
Password: andrinux
Now the desktop should appear.
Tip:
Want a web browser?
Code:
apt-get install midori
for a lightweight one and
Code:
apt-get install iceweasel
for Firefox.
8. Step:
Want to end your season?
Choose the disconnect-option in Android VNC and switch back to the terminal.
Now type in
Code:
xexit
to stop the desktop and then
Code:
exit
to shut down Ubuntu.
Any problems?
Ask me!

Dayummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, neat stuff. I might try it when i have the time to

great job,just in time,i am bored ,what distribution do u prefer ?

evanbigfan said:
what distribution do u prefer ?
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Cause I'm addicted to Ubuntu/Debian and the Ubuntu-arm-port isn't the best I'm using Debian.
But that's totally personal.
And what you see above is the Debian build.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3

Ditti4 said:
Cause I'm addicted to Ubuntu/Debian and the Ubuntu-arm-port isn't the best I'm using Debian.
But that's totally personal.
And what you see above is the Debian build.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
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thanks,it will be the first then,another thing,when i reboot the device i'll went back to my rom right,and any changes i made to the linux will go or remain ?

evanbigfan said:
thanks,it will be the first then,another thing,when i reboot the device i'll went back to my rom right,and any changes i made to the linux will go or remain ?
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The Linux is on a external virtual partition on your SD-Card. So any change will remain until you delete the .img-file.
And yes, you'll went back to your ROM. Gonna add some more info to the opening post.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3

Great job, I'm waiting for test it.
one question: all part of device ( camera wifi blue 3g) work's or booting only?

Doesn't this open opportunities for other OS's like WP7?
Correct me if I am wrong.
BTW: Amazing job man

homerino85 said:
Great job, I'm waiting for test it.
one question: all part of device ( camera wifi blue 3g) work's or booting only?
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I think you misunderstood me.
It's running on top of Android.
You'll get a fully working Android and on top of it a nearly fully working GNU/Linux.
H-Streety said:
Doesn't this open opportunities for other OS's like WP7?
Correct me if I am wrong.
BTW: Amazing job man
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Nope, cause it runs on top of Android.
Added a note to the top to avoid questions like this.
But as the time goes by and we'll get a Windows 8 ARM version, we can maybe run this on our phones.
But since Windows Phone 7 isn't open source, we'll never be able to run it on an Android phone...
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany

Ditti4 said:
The Linux is on a external virtual partition on your SD-Card. So any change will remain until you delete the .img-file.
And yes, you'll went back to your ROM. Gonna add some more info to the opening post.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3
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that what i thought ,thanks

Just added Debian Squeeze.
Have fun!
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3

All those sounds to good to be true
Hope i get some time in this evening to test it.
Is it possible to start backtrack with andrinux?
Did it work with all android roms?
What about ICS?
Cant wait for testing ...... big thx for.making this possible
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

TylerDurben said:
All those sounds to good to be true
Hope i get some time in this evening to test it.
Is it possible to start backtrack with andrinux?
Did it work with all android roms?
What about ICS?
Cant wait for testing ...... big thx for.making this possible
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Backtrack should be possible, give me some time.
Haven't got the fastest internet.
ICS... Good question.
If I get a running Terminal Emulator for ICS I'm gonna test it.

Ditti4 said:
Backtrack should be possible, give me some time.
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It's probably worth mentioning here that even if Backtrack works (and I think it should) it won't be possible to use something like aircrack-ng or anything that needs Promiscuous/Monitor Mode and/or Injection.

This is awesome! I assume it will work on the Inspire 4G as well? If so I can't wait to try it out!

MusikMonk said:
It's probably worth mentioning here that even if Backtrack works (and I think it should) it won't be possible to use something like aircrack-ng or anything that needs Promiscuous/Monitor Mode and/or Injection.
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This should be worth a try.
gtalum said:
This is awesome! I assume it will work on the Inspire 4G as well? If so I can't wait to try it out!
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Should also work on it but I can't prove it cause I only got the DHD.
Sent from my loved HTC Desire HD @MIUI Germany <3

Ditti4 said:
Should also work on it but I can't prove it cause I only got the DHD.
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I'll give it a try soon and let you know.

m getting an error in terminal emulator ..
here is what i did
su
cd /sdcard/andrinux/debian
sh prepare.sh
then got an error (screenshot attached)

riteshbendre said:
m getting an error in terminal emulator ..
here is what i did
su
cd /sdcard/andrinux/debian
sh prepare.sh
then got an error (screenshot attached)
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Please always read the opening post carefully.
From "What you'll need":
Ditti4 said:
-/system read/write
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There are some apps out there to do this. Search on the Market for "remount".
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Hi guys,
Here is third version of my ROM Tools PC Version (Automatic decompile classes.dex file to edit smali content). It is major release of this tool but further updates will follow.
After testing the third version on bunch of Devices successfully, here is the general release of it. This tool has been mainly constructed to decompile and recompile classes.dex of apk's and jar files without having to tediously type whole commands. However, there are few features I have added in it which in my opinion are useful bt not that much connected to dex operations.
What's New ?
Here is list of New features and detailed description of them:
Note:- No other fetaure except decompiling/recompiling will work if you have not connected your phone via USB cable and USB debugging is on.
Reboot Options:
Reboot:
Will normally reboot the phone
Necessary when replaced some framework file or pushed a system file
Code used
Code:
adb reboot
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Recovery:
Reboot your phone in recovery mode
Necessary when thinking of flashing something and want to save time and instead of pressing a combo while phone is turned off.
Code used:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
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Hot reboot: *May not work on all phones*
Reboots your phone faster
It reboots your phone faster by just killing all system processes forcing the GUI to restart. Preferred as its fast and reliable when pushing themed files. Not recommended if doing more intensive replacing(Sometimes syetem needs rebooting normally to show changes)
Code Used:
Code:
adb shell killall system_server
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Miscellaneous:
logcat:
1. Display logcat:
Displays logcat with v long formatting with 10000+ lines.
Easy than typing whole command. Its with formatting. Has more lines than normal command prompt display
Code Used:
Code:
adb logcat -v long
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2. Save logcat:
Saves logcat in main folder. A random prefix is added to each locat so that they do not get replaced by newer one.
Easier than typing the command. With good formatting.
Code used:
Code:
adb logcat -v long > logcat%random%.txt
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Fix permissions: *ignore errors*
Fixes permissions of /system/app, /system/framework/, system/etc/init.d
Necessary when replacing many files in system and saving time to set correct permissions. Sometimes, due to incorrect permissions, phone won't boot or scripts won't run. Very useful command to save you from these headaches.
Ignore errors because there may not be init.d folder present in your device. So it will show error for that, but all other permissions will be corrected
Code Used:
Code:
adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/*
adb shell chmod 644 /system/framework/*
adb shell chmod 777 /system/etc/init.d
adb shell chmod 777 /system/etc/init.d/*
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Reset Password: *May not work on all devices* *Ignore errors*
Resets your pin, password, pattern lockscreen
Ignore errors because it will try to delete 4 files and there will be only one correct file to be deleted based on what type of password you have set.
May not work on all devices because I have only tested it on Gingerbread Samsung devices. *Confirmed to be working on rooted mobiles only*
Code Used:
Code:
adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
adb shell rm /data/system/password.key
adb shell rm /sd-ext/system/gesture.key
adb shell rm /sd-ext/system/passwork.key
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Screenshot:
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Changelog :
Code:
Version 3
28 Ma 2013
-Added Reboot
-Added Recovery
-Added Hot Reboot
-Added logcat
-Added Fix Permissions
-Added Reset Password
-Added an ugly easter egg
Version 2
18 April 2013
- Changed it from a script to multi tool
- Added folders for convenience
- Made eye candy
- Made it noob proof
- It's like changing Baichung Bhutiya to Lionel Messi
Version 1
- Just one smali.bat file and one baksmali.bat file with one one line each of commands to Baksmaling and Smaling (duh!)
PHP:
I am not responsible for your device being dead,
you flashing stock ROM,
you using your device as a brick,
or the decrease in love of your Girlfriend because you use your mobile so much
What does it do?
As you are aware, there are smali files in jar files and apks you need to edit for adding 4-way boot into power menu, extending Power options, changing clock colour, adding CRT effect, changing the pop up that comes up when you touch the easter egg image, adding brightness slidebar, adding lidroid toggles, etc and so manyyyy things
In order to edit them, you need to decompile apk and classes.dex
It is not a problem in editing smali files of apk as they are decompiled itself by APK-Multitool(I use it)
But, it does not work for jar files
I know that there is smali.jar and baksmali.jar for it but I don't like repeatedly commading same operations when I can do it with one click
This program decompiles and recompiles classes.dex from any jar or apk in one click(very useful when you only need to decompile dex file only)
Pre-Requisites:-
*PC
*My Tool
*Java JDK(or JRE) (If you are running Windows 7 64 bit, you may need to add Java in environment variable)
*7-Zip (For in zip operations[pull out classes.dex])
*classes.dex file(on which you will operate)
*Android Phone to be connected to PC with USB Debugging on to use features other than decompiling and recompiling
Guide:-
1. Download my Tool.
2. Extract it in any folder.
3. Place classes.dex in the input folder. DO NOT RENAME IT.
4. Run script.bat. Choose Option 1, Decompile classes.dex . In a few seconds, there will be a prompt that it is "Done. Press anykey to continue" (Note:- If you have UAC [User Account Control] on, you may run it as administrator or it might not be able to create folder if you have extracted it in System Drive)
5. Go to decompiled folder. There will BE classout folder. Make any changes in smali in classout folder(ALWAYS USE NOTEPAD++). DO NOT RENAME CLASSOUT FOLDER.
6. Again open script.bat if you had closed it or if not, then return to the window.
7. Choose 2 option "Compile classes.dex" . A new classes.dex will be formed in output folder.
8. Enjoy
Note:- Once you change things in classout folder, and you decompile another classes.dex, previous version in decompiled folder will be deleted. So if you want backup of it, move it somewhere else
Same thing will happen to classes.dex on output folder when you compile another one.
Other options
1. Connect you phone to PC with USB Debugging on and not on USB Tethering. Make sure you aren't using adb before using the tool. If so, Go to Alt+Ctrl+Del and to Task Manager and close adb.exe process
2. Choose the option what you want.
a) Logcat, either view or save it
If you view it, a window will appear with logcat in it. If you are done, just close that window
If you save it, it will be saved in the same folder where Script.bat is present. To stop saving it, Press Ctrl+C and type Y and press Enter
b) Reboot, may take some time in rebboting and rebooting in recovery.
c) Fix permissions and Reset password
3. Try to find Easter Egg
Download:-
ROMToolsPCv3.zip

Reserved

Definitely easier than the "java -jar smali.jar..." command.
Thank you.

Trying it out...

Thank You all
If you have suggestions, please post them here.

Great tool .Try to make one for resources also :thumbup:
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balliboxer said:
Great tool .Try to make one for resources.dex also :thumbup:
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Sure
Didn't knew there were such files too

balliboxer said:
Great tool .Try to make one for resources.dex also :thumbup:
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Can you tell me which file contain these?
I searched it but did not find much
Are you talking about resources.arsc?

iamareebjamal said:
Can you tell me which file contain these?
I searched it but did not find much
Are you talking about resources.arsc?
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Yea resources.arsc mistakenly written.dex
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balliboxer said:
Yea resources.arsc mistakenly written.dex
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Umm. That is automatically done by apktool
I did not find any way to do it separately

iamareebjamal said:
Umm. That is automatically done by apktool
I did not find any way to do it separately
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But in apktool we have to manually put commands and sometimes it give error.
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balliboxer said:
But in apktool we have to manually put commands and sometimes it give error.
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Use apk multitool or vts instead

Linux Multitool
iamareebjamal said:
Thank You all
If you have suggestions, please post them here.
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Here is something equal written for Linux.
http://d-h.st/UEh
Hope you like it.
Greetings.

Version 3 Released and OP Updated *Major Release*

iits cool dude thanks it helps a lot

badagila said:
iits cool dude thanks it helps a lot
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Thanks. But don't quote the whole OP for saying something.
It takes some extra scrolls to move down o the point.
So, can you please remove the quote from you post?
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And guys, reset lock feature is now confirmed to be only working on rooted phones
Cheers

I can confirm "reset password" worked on sgs3 i727 on aokp rom, it still asking for a patron but any patron unlock it, for pass lock or pin it just reset it to default, big work thx

juancollado2003 said:
I can confirm "reset password" worked on sgs3 i727 on aokp rom, it still asking for a patron but any patron unlock it, for pass lock or pin it just reset it to default, big work thx
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Yes, it works like that only
It will show the password screen but phone will get opened if you input any password
Funny though (Good for trolling people)

juancollado2003 said:
I can confirm "reset password" worked on sgs3 i727 on aokp rom, it still asking for a patron but any patron unlock it, for pass lock or pin it just reset it to default, big work thx
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Yes, it works like that only
It will show the password screen but phone will get opened if you input any password
Funny though (Good for trolling people)

Does this work on linux?

[TOOL/SCRIPT/RC2]FreeXplain-r / freex-BETTER than free & Why "free" RAM ISN'T WASTED!
See Post #2 for Installation/Requirements/Download.
Now before getting into my new tool, I'd like to explain why I felt the need to even bother making it.
First of all, if you've ever typed "free" in terminal, you'd see that it shows almost no free ram while any app you check with would show lots of free ram.
This what it looks like.
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Now if you're like me, you'd probably do a google search to figure out what the hell it means lol
Because I had over 200 mb "free" when I took that screen shot but that shows only 40mb free and it would be nice if it actually made some sense
Some of you familiar with my V6 SuperCharger may have read this post of mine before: "Why 'Free RAM' Is NOT Wasted RAM!"
In there, I post some findings from my first hand experience and how it correlates with this article Linux Memory Consumption (which I had found afterwards)
Unfortunately, that page is now down but I had a saved copy in PDF format which I've attached.
In that pdf, it reads "The absolute free memory number is not only the value of MemFree, but the sum of the MemFree, Buffers and Cached fields."
There are many pages that can help you figure it out.
Here is a good one Check Linux Memory Usage Using Free Command
If you need to know exactly what buffers and cache actually are, click the button
Info taken from http://nilesh-joshi.blogspot.ca/2010/04/interpreting-output-of-free-command.html
The "buffers" column shows the amount of memory being used by the kernel buffer cache. The buffer cache is used to speed up disk operations, by allowing disk reads and writes to be serviced directly from memory. The buffer cache size will increase or decrease as memory usage on the system changes; this memory is reclaimed if it is needed by applications.
The "cache" column indicates how many memory pages the kernel has cached for faster access later. Since the memory used for buffers and cache can easily be reclaimed for use by applications, the second line (-/+ buffers/cache) provides an indication of the memory actually used by applications (the "used" column) or available to applications (the "free" column). The sum of the memory used by buffers and cache reported in the first line is subtracted from the total used memory and added to the total free memory to give the two figures on the second line.
Swap space is generally used as a last resort when the system can't reclaim physical memory in other ways.
Another light hearted link is Help! Linux ate my RAM! That page has this table:
The middle yellow bar above is referring to the buffers (91 mb) and cache (764 mb) values below (855 mb total).
Code:
$ free -m
total used free shared buffers cached
Mem: 1504 1491 13 0 91 764
-/+ buffers/cache: 635 [B][COLOR=Green]869[/COLOR][/B]
Swap: 2047 6 2041
869 mb is readily available and not just 13 mb!
So if you read that page, you'd know that 855 mb is NOT actually wasted, it's being used by linux to speed things up!
Basically, if you're not using the ram for apps, linux is using it for cache instead.
And when you need that ram for apps, you get to reclaim it instantly
Therefore...
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Ok that's all nice nice but why did I bother making a new tool?
Well, if you look at the first screen shot up top, you'll see that the android/busybox free command does NOT have the cached column.
Therefore, the free command on Android actually tells us a little something...
...but whole lotta nothing!
So, this is what I did about it...
Basically, I:
Added the cached colum
Removed the useless shared column (which is always 0 and is a waste of real estate)
Added the swap -/+ adjustment line (notice that 4076 kB is actually available, not just 16 kB)
Then total everything up nice nice
So here's a direct comparison of the 2 outputs:
I added colour to the free output for easy comparison.
But notice how the -/+ adjustment line is COMPLETELY different.
The free command shows only 44,644 kB as being freely available but in reality, the value is 208,352 kB... not even close! Simply because free doesn't utilize the cached value (which is found /proc/meminfo along with all the other data.)
The math works both downwards... (add same colours to get the bold ie green plus green = green bold)
...and sideways ie. freely available(208352) = free(40104) + buffers(4540) + cached(163708)
Now, not everybody like rainbows so there is an alternate colour scheme...
Of course, while I was at it (it took me nearly a month to perfect it), I added a whole bunch of options...
So let's see it actually explain something with the -x option...
And explaing even more with -r... ( it's kinda like a mini tutorial )
Since it has so many options, it would be a pita to remember all the options so that you can have your favourite output format all the time...
So it will actually remember your last command (but ignores -help and -install).
Just type "freex" and it automagically does what you did last time...
The output is different depending on whether swap is enabled...
I added the -o option from free which omits the -/+ adjustment line and added a -total only option...
Force -wide option when not using kilobytes (and using a smaller font)...
It's nice to see the percentage table along with kB and/or mb tables.
Also note that it automatically uses wide output when using kB.
Click the button for some gratuitous screen grabs...

Root is NOT required to use this script!
However, if not root, to actually install it for easy command line usage requires a little workaround.
Requirements:
1. An app that can run scripts lol
Fully compatible with Terminal Emulator and Script Manager/Script ManagerPro.
Other terminal apps probably won't display colours properly.
In fact Script Manager didn't either until I requested 256 colour support for it and @devwom updated it quite fast
So make sure to UPDATE Script Manager if that's your preference!
Tho it may not display all the colours, Terminal IDE will work too while installing BusyBox for itself.
2. BusyBox (for the grep and printf commands)
If you're rooted, then there is nothing else to do and go to the Install section.
If NOT rooted you have a few options.
a) download the attached busybox.zip and put it in the same place as the freex script. It is not a zip file. It's the busybox binary from Kbox2. I chose it for it's small size.
Just run freex as explained in the install section and freex will install "busybox.zip" for you as long as it's in the same location as the script.
b) install OneBox. It requires Terminal Emulator and automates the process to...
c) Install Kbox2
d) Easiest solution is probably BusyBox Non-Root but also for use with Terminal Emulator.
e) Use Terminal IDE (has its own BusyBox)
FreeXplain-r Installation:
(Pronounced "Free Explainer")
Note: Installation merely simplifies the execution of freex so that you can just type "freex" in your terminal app without having to type "sh /sdcard/freex*" all the time. Of course, if you're using a script runner like Script Manager, it doesn't matter too much since their purpose is to make it easy to run scripts.
1. Save attached script to sdcard. (No need to rename it from freex*.pdf)
2. Then just run the script!
If using Script Manager, no need for me to explain how to use that app.
If using a terminal app, do:
Code:
cd /sdcard
sh freex*
No need for the -i switch it should install automatically.
Use the -i switch for forced installation/update/refresh.
If not running as root, it will copy to your terminal app's data folder and give you further instructions.
Notice that it says to run with "sh freex" in the help section?
That's because the $PATH statement hasn't yet been setup in the terminal app's settings.
If running as root, it will automatically install to /system/xbin and it's easy as pie.
Here is a forced refresh/reinstall.
Not running as root at first but the $PATH is setup so it doesn't give the additional help info to set that up.
Then as root, of course it installs to /system/xbin

Another masterpiece from the GoRM!

Even for a simple(but not so simple ) script you can explain this much. This really sums up what an amazing developer you are zep.
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This is nice!! Explains all! I like rainbows of course..
Noted something.. when running (installing) the script saved to a folder which has a name with spaces, an error occurs (I'm using ScriptManager). "freex" didn't get installed to xbin properly (size=0). No issues otherwise.

i'll try it later, thanks man... :good:

Daniel D. said:
Another masterpiece from the GoRM!
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ok I give up... what's GoRM? IMMA N00B and forgot the URL for google.com
eushaun99 said:
Even for a simple(but not so simple ) script you can explain this much. This really sums up what an amazing developer you are zep.
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I don't bother if it don't work on all devices
mrhnet said:
This is nice!! Explains all! I like rainbows of course..
Noted something.. when running (installing) the script saved to a folder which has a name with spaces, an error occurs (I'm using ScriptManager). "freex" didn't get installed to xbin properly (size=0). No issues otherwise.
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Ah the scripter's life long nemesis... the evil space in a folder name.
I shall quash that empty soul in our next duel.
Btw you didn't update Script Manager... the rainbow is all wrong lol
Edit: Added a poll. For fun, I'm gonna view it as an IQ test. heh.

God of RAM Management :silly:

Hey zepp just wanted to confirm after running this script this is what my free ram should look like
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zeppelinrox said:
Btw you didn't update Script Manager... the rainbow is all wrong lol
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Yup.. noted that. I meant rainbows in terminal emulator..
"watch freex" command lets me to enjoy the rainbows every 2 seconds

Ok any idea as to why I'm getting this
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Or this
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Daniel D. said:
God of RAM Management :silly:
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Oh right!
I'm too humble to have figured that one out lol
mrhnet said:
Yup.. noted that. I meant rainbows in terminal emulator..
"watch freex" command lets me to enjoy the rainbows every 2 seconds
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That's funny I was looking at other free options and thoughr about adding the interval option with -s and also saw that watch tip lol
But it clears the screen so it only shows the latest output.
eriknors said:
Or this
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what if you don't use exec? I just tried with exec and terminal emulator crashed.

zeppelinrox said:
Oh right!
I'm too humble to have figured that one out lol
That's funny I was looking at other free options and thoughr about adding the interval option with -s and also saw that watch tip lol
But it clears the screen so it only shows the latest output.
what if you don't use exec? I just tried with exec and terminal emulator crashed.
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I don't follow how else could I run it without exec? All I do is open terminal emulator type su then type freex
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eriknors said:
I don't follow how else could I run it without exec? All I do is open terminal emulator type su then type freex
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I think you might be experiencing the issue related to this below::
mrhnet
Noted something.. when running (installing) the script saved to a folder which has a name with spaces, an error occurs ... "freex" didn't get installed to xbin properly (size=0). No issues otherwise.
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zeppelinrox
Ah the scripter's life long nemesis... the evil space in a folder name.
I shall quash that empty soul in our next duel.
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move your downloaded ""freex_RC1.sh.pdf "" to just the /sdcard
::: I personally re-name it to ""freex_RC1.sh""
and then open terminal
give her the ole su command
and
Use the -i switch for forced installation/update/refresh.
:: sh /sdcard/freex_RC1.sh -i ::
Then as root, of course it installs to /system/xbin
Now run your commands...
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Ok I double checked where I have the file and its path is /sdcard/freex_RC1.sh no spaces. Did exactly what u suggested and when I try to run freex -i I get this. Could it have been installed to system/xbin incorrectly and now unless I either dirty flash my Rom or restore system it's not gonna change?
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eriknors said:
Ok I double checked where I have the file and its path is /sdcard/freex_RC1.sh no spaces. Did exactly what u suggested and when I try to run freex -i I get this. Could it have been installed to system/xbin incorrectly and now unless I either dirty flash my Rom or restore system it's not gonna change?
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Maybe you have an incomplete download

eriknors said:
Ok I double checked where I have the file and its path is /sdcard/freex_RC1.sh no spaces. Did exactly what u suggested and when I try to run freex -i I get this. Could it have been installed to system/xbin incorrectly and now unless I either dirty flash my Rom or restore system it's not gonna change?
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according to your photo you did not type the command properly
look at your command it should read this
:: sh /sdcard/freex_RC1.sh -i ::
that is a minus and lowercase letter i
that is what tells it to force re-install
you should then see it tell you
"installing myself to...
/system/xbin/feeex"
I'm not 100% sure but you may want to run it as su,
then the command
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hhp_211 said:
according to your photo you did not type the command properly
look at your command it should read this
:: sh /sdcard/freex_RC1.sh -i ::
that is a minus and lowercase letter i
that is what tells it to force re-install
you should then see it tell you
"installing myself to...
/system/xbin/feeex"
I'm not 100% sure but you may want to run it as su,
then the command
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I'm pretty sure zepp is right I'm gonna redownload it. I did run the exact command u are referring to I just didn't screenshot it. Who knows though knowing my luck the script probably isn't going to work correctly for my phone cause it's an HTC or for some random reason my kernel doesn't support something. I've always trusted @zepplinrox scripts and I've lived by V6 for as long as I can remember but even when I follow every step to a T I almost always run into these random isolated quirks. I mean everyone else that's ran this has had no issue yet I do exactly the same thing and for whatever reason the script runs but no info shows up? I will redownload and start from scratch and report back. Thanks again zepp. Can't wait for ur V6 kk edition
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Just in case there is something weird, post the output of this:
cat /proc/meminfo
also see what happens if you use script manager to run it