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on tb auto root when i get to the step of pressig 1 it responds that "ADB is not a vlid internal or external......" what does adb have to do with auto root? please help me root my device.... thanx for every ones help, ~Dave

you would get better help if you posted in the right section

Did you turn on the usb debugging option on tb?

Using the method in the link below, NOT the auto root, would be your best bet. It is mainly copy/paste once you have adb installed, and there is a simle adb installer included there i belive.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616
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PaulG1488 said:
you would get better help if you posted in the right section
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Just report the post and we'll move it.

Verizon Root (MAC)

Has anyone successfully done this? I have been looking for a guide everywhere and cannot find one. And all that I have is macs around me lol

Ohleo said:
Has anyone successfully done this? I have been looking for a guide everywhere and cannot find one. And all that I have is macs around me lol
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I just got one and have not searched, but in theory a *nix guide should work the same.

jatilq said:
I just got one and have not searched, but in theory a *nix guide should work the same.
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bump, in the same boat

I rooted my Verizon S3 on a Mac using this (not my method, just sharing):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29388584&postcount=96
It's basically using Noxious Ninja's files that are used in the (much easier) Windows method root tool. Still not too bad. The only difference for Macs is whenever it says:
Code:
adb push su /data/local/
for example, you have to type it in a Terminal window as:
Code:
./adb push su /data/local/
with the .(period) and / (forward slash) before the "adb" command.
Let me know if you need any more help. I was thinking about whipping up a quick tutorial for Macs, as I was unable to find one other than the code I linked to by "caslca" in the Root Tool thread. Good luck!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709

cscho0415 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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Yeah Adam Outlers Casual works for rooting on a mac....that's what I used to root mine. It's a tool to root and unlock the bootloader, I just did the root not unlock. Haven't had any issues.

[Q] cannot use Scott's recovery install tool

I'm following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129 to install TWRP but get a warning that adb is not a recognised command (see attached screenshot).
Have enabled debug mode on my tabled, so not sure what am I missing.
Thanks

lister171254 said:
I'm following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129 to install TWRP but get a warning that adb is not a recognised command (see attached screenshot).
Have enabled debug mode on my tabled, so not sure what am I missing.
Thanks
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You need the SDK installed and for it to be in the path or executing the command in the directory. Or, you could install TWRP via a terminal emulator, but you'll need to be rooted I believe. The easiest method is to download goo manager from the play store and use the install recovery option. (click the menu button in upper right corner)

faustus1005 said:
You need the SDK installed and for it to be in the path or executing the command in the directory. Or, you could install TWRP via a terminal emulator, but you'll need to be rooted I believe.
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Yup.
The easiest method is to download goo manager from the play store and use the install recovery option. (click the menu button in upper right corner)
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Which would need root access, too.
As faustus1005 said, I'd check the PATH variable, and make sure everything is in the places it is expected to be.

After installing the SDK, I've installed TWRP via Scott's script.
Don't know how to root the device, though, as ther are no instructions. I can't post a question in the dev. forum as I don't have write access.
Thanks,
Leo

lister171254 said:
After installing the SDK, I've installed TWRP via Scott's script.
Don't know how to root the device, though, as ther are no instructions.
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Use the search function, you will find lots of instructions.
lister171254 said:
I can't post a question in the dev. forum as I don't have write access.
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Good. The dev forum is not for posting questions anyway. Ask your questions here.

_that said:
Use the search function, you will find lots of instructions.
Yup, the Motorola thingy is the latest. You can find lots of instructions, though, with the aforementioned search function.
Good. The dev forum is not for posting questions anyway. Ask your questions here.
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Learning moment, handled beautifully. Hahaha!
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[Q] How can I bypass Motorola advertising startup screen

Hi,
Anyone know how to bypass the Motorola advertise screen on startup screen. Those screen that has the globe and airplane circling around with Motorola logo.
Thanks

dukkha2 said:
Hi,
Anyone know how to bypass the Motorola advertise screen on startup screen. Those screen that has the globe and airplane circling around with Motorola logo.
Thanks
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In ADB run
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cd /system/media
mv bootanimation.zip bootanimation.zip.bak
reboot

Kaw202,
Thanks for your help. I'm a newbie. I do not understand your description of the procedure. Would you please describe it in another way for a newbie. Does this means that I have to root the phone
kaw202 said:
In ADB run
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cd /system/media
mv bootanimation.zip bootanimation.zip.bak
reboot
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dukkha2 said:
Kaw202,
Thanks for your help. I'm a newbie. I do not understand your description of the procedure. Would you please describe it in another way for a newbie. Does this means that I have to root the phone
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Sorry you do need root.
Also if you are rooted just download a terminal emulator and type the commands one at a time and hit enter after each one.

kaw202 said:
Sorry you do need root.
Also if you are rooted just download a terminal emulator and type the commands one at a time and hit enter after each one.
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Thanks. so I do not need to root my phone.
What do you mean "in ADB run" ?
what is "su" ?
what is "mount -o remount,rw /system "?
what is "cd /system/media"
what is mv bootanimation.zip bootanimation.zip.bak ?

dukkha2 said:
Thanks. so I do not need to root my phone.
What do you mean "in ADB run" ?
what is "su" ?
what is "mount -o remount,rw /system "?
what is "cd /system/media"
what is mv bootanimation.zip bootanimation.zip.bak ?
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If you want to do things with your phone over and above what a 'normal' user can do then you need to do some reading and have at least some understanding of what you are doing. I would advise you don't alter anything if you don't understand the commands above as its very easy to do damage from the command line once rooted.
If you want to go ahead then please do gain more knowledge first so you don't mess up your phone.

I totally agree to that what Scott said.
But i'll help you where you can find some basic material.
Here you have one of a few basic guides on ADB. Also a few linux commands are mentioned. Here you'll find more detailed information on Linux commands.
Instead of installing the whole Android SDK as explained in above mentioned link i would recommend you to use Minimal ADB and Fastboot
If you have problems with the Native Motorla ADB drivers you can use the Universal ADB Drivers
You can also use Terminal Emulator (Play Store) as kaw202 already explained. Then installing Driver and Minimal ADB and fastboot is not necessay. But still i would recommend you to do that.
These are only a few links. There are much more guides here on XDA if you use the search function while typing the keywords into it

mokkami said:
I totally agree to that what Scott said.
But i'll help you where you can find some basic material.
Here you have one of a few basic guides on ADB. Also a few linux commands are mentioned. Here you'll find more detailed information on Linux commands.
Instead of installing the whole Android SDK as explained in above mentioned link i would recommend you to use Minimal ADB and Fastboot
If you have problems with the Native Motorla ADB drivers you can use the Universal ADB Drivers
You can also use Terminal Emulator (Play Store) as kaw202 already explained. Then installing Driver and Minimal ADB and fastboot is not necessay. But still i would recommend you to do that.
These are only a few links. There are much more guides here on XDA if you use the search function while typing the keywords into it
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Thanks for your response and warning. The info in your message is what I need. I want to learn. Once I understand the process of gaining some control and manipulating the phone, I shall make decision of whether to proceed or not.

dukkha2 said:
Thanks for your response and warning.
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Did i really sound that strict
Sorry for that^^
Once I understand the process of gaining some control and manipulating the phone, I shall make decision of whether to proceed or not.
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You should first ask yourself i you really wanna root your device with all its consequences.

mokkami said:
Did i really sound that strict
Sorry for that^^
You should first ask yourself i you really wanna root your device with all its consequences.
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I thought that just bypassing the advertising screen by performing those steps posted by Kaw202, I do not have to root the phone !.
Thanks

Does this means that I have to root the phone
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Sorry you do need root.
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Thanks. so I do not need to root my phone.
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I thought that just bypassing the advertising screen by performing those steps posted by Kaw202, I do not have to root the phone !
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????!

mokkami said:
????!
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Thanks

How to do a quick reboot?

Hi! is there a way to do a rebbot on Head Unit Android 9 (PX6) ?
I know only the method pushing the small pinhole on the radio.
Maybe there is another way via interface in the settings?
thanks

I'd like to know too... without root (root is easy).
At the moment I use a terminal app and type 'reboot' but I'd like an easier method.

djmcnz said:
I'd like to know too... without root (root is easy).
At the moment I use a terminal app and type 'reboot' but I'd like an easier method.
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Which app are you using? My Dasaita PX6 is not rooted. Can you give me a link? TIA

See wiki in my sig.

marchnz said:
See wiki in my sig.
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I can't find the terminal app in your wiki....sorry. I don't want to root my Dasaita, just be able by terminal to do reboot, so i need to know which terminal app he used.

Just enter hctreboot in password for factory settings.

Ati_gangster said:
Just enter hctreboot in password for factory settings.
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I will try! Thanks

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MarcoZ76 said:
I can't find the terminal app in your wiki....sorry. I don't want to root my Dasaita, just be able by terminal to do reboot, so i need to know which terminal app he used.
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Slow down; not suggesting a terminal app at all, read the wiki - factory password codes for various utility commands, you might pick up a few other things than might then enable helping others, rather than a quick answer to get what you want and exit.