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I would like to get everyone's opinion, I'm looking at a couple options of how to get rid of Sprint / HTC Junk that runs at startup and continues to startup - Sprint Nav, Sprint Zone, Nascar, all those things. I'd love to hear alternate suggestions as well.
1. Startup Auditor - Seems to do a decent job of keeping things from starting, definitely reduced boot time, but I'm unsure of how it actually operates - is it just another task killer? Or does it actually take things out of a startup list without running in the background? I've been playing with it for close to a day and am still undecided, at times it seems to help, but other times I don't think it really did anything. It seems like having root would make it completely pointless, since you could edit things yourself.
2. Wait for Root - I already did the OTA update so root is not possible, from what I understand. With root access, I'm sure it would be much easier to remove the actual applications, and furthermore install custom roms without the bloat.
3. ?? You tell me please
Thanks guys!
If you're comfortable using adb, you can root here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718889
I rooted my yesterday after the OTA and flashed Fresh 0.5.3. It doesn't have most of the crapware.
gx1400 said:
If you're comfortable using adb, you can root here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718889
I rooted my yesterday after the OTA and flashed Fresh 0.5.3. It doesn't have most of the crapware.
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Funny I was just reading that. I have zero experience with ADB, but perhaps that is the best route. Can't be too hard to learn, right?
Thanks for posting that. If you have root, it mostly eliminates the need for a program like startup auditor, right?
berardi said:
Funny I was just reading that. I have zero experience with ADB, but perhaps that is the best route. Can't be too hard to learn, right?
Thanks for posting that. If you have root, it mostly eliminates the need for a program like startup auditor, right?
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Correct. Most ROMs already have the crapware removed, however, once rooted you'll also have the ability to remove and do anything else you want.
If you are uncomfortable with adb, don't be. There are enough tutorials and videos around to walk you through the process. Not only was I a complete noob when I moved to Andriod from the iPhone but I am also using a Mac which means the commands are slightly different. However, with a little trial and error I was able to root via adb the very weekend the phone was released when only adb instructions existed.
And, going forward you'll never have to wait for "Idiot Guides" again. Whenever something new and great comes along you'll have the skills to implement it right away.
okolowicz said:
Correct. Most ROMs already have the crapware removed, however, once rooted you'll also have the ability to remove and do anything else you want.
If you are uncomfortable with adb, don't be. There are enough tutorials and videos around to walk you through the process. Not only was I a complete noob when I moved to Andriod from the iPhone but I am also using a Mac which means the commands are slightly different. However, with a little trial and error I was able to root via adb the very weekend the phone was released when only adb instructions existed.
And, going forward you'll never have to wait for "Idiot Guides" again. Whenever something new and great comes along you'll have the skills to implement it right away.
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I'm trying to setup ADB right now but I'm stuck here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694250
3. Enabling ADB support on EVO
If using completely stock EVO, adb will be disabled in recovery and can't be enabled.
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So if you can't enable ADB on stock EVO, but you need ADB to root - what to do?
EDIT : Nm I think I got it
I want to say that if you plug your phone into your computer and select sync option, that it will install the necessary drivers. Just make sure to turn on usb debugging in your settings menu: menu,settings, applications, development, usb debugging- check the box.
elegantai said:
I want to say that if you plug your phone into your computer and select sync option, that it will install the necessary drivers. Just make sure to turn on usb debugging in your settings menu: menu,settings, applications, development, usb debugging- check the box.
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Thanks got it..
I'm following these instructions, they seem the most complete. I followed every step successfully and refreshed the pages, and it told me to reboot and run part2. However when I hit
adb reboot
it returns
adb: permission denied
What did I do wrong here?
EDIT: Missed hitting exit. That step wasn't there in original, it is in the recompiled though.
go read up on that thread, do a search for 'permission denied' or the like and I am sure something will come.I saw it a few times while reading that thread
err... Are you sure it didnt just mean reboot your phone?
elegantai said:
go read up on that thread, do a search for 'permission denied' or the like and I am sure something will come.I saw it a few times while reading that thread
err... Are you sure it didnt just mean reboot your phone?
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haha thanks I was messed up because the original instructions didn't say to exit the adb shell (I probably should have known though) but now I'm past that, now to reboot and hit adb shell /data/local/part2 in time lol this is fun :-D
All done!!! :-D now to flash rom... good times!
Thanks all
Hey all. This is for those of you having issues with ADB and Windows.
Source link
This is assuming you already have the SDK, it's installed, you're just having issues with the actual ADB driver.
Basically you download PDANet - it will take care of of the ADB drivers for you. Note - you WILL have to reboot the computer before the drivers actually work. Thanks to robinsondom for the linky, and thanks to theunlockr.com for that fantastic guide! It appears to cover basically any issues you may run into with ADB and Windows!
Hi arrrghhh,
I had a similar problem getting the drivers to work on my PC. I bookmarked a site that was very helpful, as I recall, in resolving this. Unfortunately, I still might have too few posts to upload a link. Let's see...
ok, that didn't work... maybe my next post...?
Hmm, you would think that 3+ years of responsible "lurking" (plus a few posts) might take me out of the "new user" category and allow me to post links -- but it seems I still need 5 posts no matter what. Maybe after this post (my 5th)...?
Trying one last time to post the link I mentioned...
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
I hope you find it helpful.
robinsondm said:
Trying one last time to post the link I mentioned...
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
I hope you find it helpful.
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lol I just thought a bunch of people responded
Unfortunately lurking for 3 or 30 years doesn't really make a difference. All goes by post count, you need 5 to be able to post a link. You're now at 6, congrats
I'll try that out now... I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks!
Update - that did it! I'm definitely saving this article. It seems USBDeview should only be used if your PC isn't prompting you.
I was pretty skeptical, but for whatever reason the drivers that PDANet offered to the system it took, when the ones that worked previously (same PC, same phone....) didn't work. Go figure.
Thanks again dude!
I updated my first post with credit & the solution. Awesome!
iv dl SDK and Java SE development kit and now what should i do..iv read the posts and manuals but im not understanding them help would be appreciated..tnx
p.c. great job
dare1234 said:
iv dl SDK and Java SE development kit and now what should i do..iv read the posts and manuals but im not understanding them help would be appreciated..tnx
p.c. great job
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Download and install Droid Explorer standalone version.
Hi,
I've installed SDK and then the PDANet Software and it solved my driver problems. And now with the Droid Explorer I should be able to access my device and the SD card, but the Explorer does not find my HTC Touch Pro. What shall I do now??
Sry, I'm a Newbie in this Android stuff and I am very confused ^^
FashizzleDizzl said:
Hi,
I've installed SDK and then the PDANet Software and it solved my driver problems. And now with the Droid Explorer I should be able to access my device and the SD card, but the Explorer does not find my HTC Touch Pro. What shall I do now??
Sry, I'm a Newbie in this Android stuff and I am very confused ^^
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Hrm. Do you see the two USB-related icons in the notification bar in Android? It indicates two things, USB debugging (aka ADB) and USB mass storage (not working yet... probably not till we're full NAND.) So make sure it's enabled there... One other possibility is you're using a very old kernel that doesn't include USB support...?
ADB is a very advanced tool/topic... it's mainly for debugging. Not really noob-friendly - we're not at that stage yet.
Yes, I can see the two icons. I don't know what you mean with kernel?!
I just want to put some music on my device, without pulling out the card or using Windows Mobile Am I on the wrong way?
FashizzleDizzl said:
Yes, I can see the two icons. I don't know what you mean with kernel?!
I just want to put some music on my device, without pulling out the card or using Windows Mobile Am I on the wrong way?
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Uhm... probably easier to just pull the card. ADB is really meant to be used for debugging issues.
It's just the only way we can currently access the device in lieu of USB mass storage support.
Not sure what confused you about my kernel statement. Perhaps you need to update your kernel, that's all I'm saying... if you're running an older kernel, it might not have the correct support.
However, if you saw the icons in the notification bar, I would think USB support is working.
I have a epic. First time rooting. I've downloaded the drivers and I'm using the oneclick root. I have my phone is usb debbuging. I either get a error that my phone is not connected or ragethecage.exe is missing . Also is there any way i can pay to root my phone like can someone send me something all ready to go.. plz help.
Thanks in advance
Antivirus
your antivirus thinks rage is a virus disable all anti virus programs and disconnect from the net.
it is deleting rage when you download it
also which antivirus are you running?
This should be in Q & A. Rageagainstthecage is the exploit used to root your Epic. your anti-virus on your PC may have deleted it.
You need to re boot phone & pc after installing drivers. Don't worry you can keep trying to root with no ill effects. Also make sure you post questions in q&a section not dev section. This is a do it yourself community maybe try craigs list for someone wanting to root your phone.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
cflo00 said:
I have a epic. First time rooting. I've downloaded the drivers and I'm using the oneclick root. I have my phone is usb debbuging. I either get a error that my phone is not connected or ragethecage.exe is missing . Also is there any way i can pay to root my phone like can someone send me something all ready to go.. plz help.
Thanks in advance
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I had a similar problem this most recent time re flashing and rooting my phone however I didnt get the missing file error, just the connection error. All I had to do was reinstall the drivers once or twice and it was fine. Just a finicky computer.
cflo00 said:
I have a epic. First time rooting. I've downloaded the drivers and I'm using the oneclick root. I have my phone is usb debbuging. I either get a error that my phone is not connected or ragethecage.exe is missing . Also is there any way i can pay to root my phone like can someone send me something all ready to go.. plz help.
Thanks in advance
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if you join the irc channel (there is a thread in the general section with the info/link) we have people there almost all the time willing to help out
Are you still using the stock USB cable? If so pitch it and try a better cable. That solved a lot of my flashing issues.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
Rooting Help
Thanks everyone for the help I will try everything. IF I have any more comments i will just post and hopefully get some more help... Thanks in advance...
(DEPRECATED)
I no longer support or care to support this is someone wants to take over and deal with this and the complaints go for it. It has not been tried on the 2.2.2 version of android in case you want to try it.
Tired of all those funky ways of rooting? Wanna just push a button and be rooted?
Guess what I've got something for you.
Introducing FastbootRoot (patent not pending) for the virgin mobile optimus v
FastbootRoot was designed with simplicity in mind. The easy to use ui makes rooting your lg optimus easy and quick without all those adb commands. It takes the guess work out ( is this right, what does he mean by that? ) of rooting your phone.
Features:
flash a custom recovery
this feature only flashes a custom recovery without rooting your phone giving you the ability to back up your current system without root. I put this in here in case of needing to return the phone for warranty matters
flash the entire shebang
This flashes a new boot image, a new system image*, and custom recovery.
Revert to stock
thanks to destundead we now have the stock system image and boot combined with my stock recovery we are good to go
New experimental install windows xp fastboot drivers
My goal is to fully automate this process and to make this as painless as possible for the new users. This new feature is untested and will either work or it won't. Give me some feedback if it does or doesn't.
--------------------------How to Use--------------------------
Download fastbootroot from here and place it on your desktop.
Download the usb drivers from here
On your phone turn on usb debugging by pushing menu, then settings, then applications, then development, and then usb debugging.
Install the drivers ( I find that rebooting after the drivers have been installed will install a whole new set of drivers. I recommend this method)
unzip fastbootroot and inside double click the fastbootroot file. Make your selection and your done.
Here's a video on using it and a little explanation
watch it here
WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS:
no need to install usb drivers
Enjoy this and remember this works fully on windows 7 and I tested it myself. No matter what there's always room for user error though in which case I take no responsibility if things go wrong.
PROBLEMS AND COMPLAINTS
Some people are reporting problems like drivers not installing or other things. First off if you have a problem you need to state exactly what operating system you are using (windows 7, windows vista, or windows xp).
This only works with the virgin mobile optimus v. Make sure you have the virgin mobile optimus v (not a optimus t, m or a picture of the v pasted on top of a w490)
Tell me what you did exactly don't lie. I know from experience when someone says, 'I did this I definitely didn't do that', whether or not they are holding something back. The more info you can give the better if your holding something back that's gonna delay the process.
This is free. I ask for donations but they aren't required at all. So when your asking for more things remember this is free.
Like my work donate to me herehttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=FEP8NQ8J49MX8
*the new system image is stock with root, flash_image and busybox installed
It's fully automated?
Sent from my VM670 using XDA App
overthinkingme said:
It's fully automated?
Sent from my VM670 using XDA App
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yep the only thing that you gotta do is download fastbootroot and the lg drivers. It will take care of everything else for you. I will say that I've tested this and my earlier variant of it quite a few times. I even made a video for the other one.
Downloading this now. will give it a try. Thanks!
--bornagainpenguin
This is for lg optimus v for virgin mobile, right?
Sent from my SGH-T959 using Tapatalk
i get a write error suspended reset port change on my phone when trying to run this? it says waiting on device on the fast boot system? any ideas what im doin wrong thanks
shaynes vibrant said:
i get a write error suspended reset port change on my phone when trying to run this? it says waiting on device on the fast boot system? any ideas what im doin wrong thanks
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your in fastboot by now you should be good unless you did something crazy. What will happen is windows will automatically install the fastboot drivers and do it's thing and you'll be good
Asadullah said:
your in fastboot by now you should be good unless you did something crazy. What will happen is windows will automatically install the fastboot drivers and do it's thing and you'll be good
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This does not seem to be happening. How can I abort the fastboot procedure so I can reboot and try again?
--bornagainpenguin
Hello? Please someone be there who can help me!
The detection sequence you describe did not work, Windows is not finding the drivers properly. Is it safe to reboot the machine while in fastboot? Can I unplug the USB without bricking my phone?
--bornagainpenguin
If nothing has flashed, I'm sure you're fine. It dependant on how far it got .
Would op mind posting the manual way to root through fast boot?
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bornagainpenguin said:
Hello? Please someone be there who can help me!
The detection sequence you describe did not work, Windows is not finding the drivers properly. Is it safe to reboot the machine while in fastboot? Can I unplug the USB without bricking my phone?
--bornagainpenguin
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yes your okay to unplug your phone the process either works all the way or not at all I'm confused as to why it didn't install the drivers though. I guess I'll just have to add them to the batch
overthinkingme said:
If nothing has flashed, I'm sure you're fine. It dependant on how far it got .
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How do I know?
Right now the screen says:
Code:
Fastboot mode started
gpio_12c: invalid khz: 0
b1: i2c write error
udc_start()
-- suspend --
--reset --
-- portchange --
-- reset --
-- portchange --
STALL GET_DESCRIPTOR 128 6 1006 0 18
-- reset --
-- portchange --
-- reset --
-- portchange --
I removed the battery and the phone restarted without issues. Not sure why things did not go the way they're supposed to--could it be because I had the drivers from the ROMTOOLS package installed before? NOTE: Prior to trying this procedure I uninstalled all of those and rebooted before installing the drivers linked here.
Another thought, OP says he is running Windows Seven; I am on Windows XP. Could this have anything to do with my trouble?
--bornagainpenguin
UPDATE: I tried installing the drivers included with the ROMTOOLS package and my phone was recognized again. No luck when trying to run fastboot. Not sure why this is happening or why I am unable to use the drivers OP linked to. They seem to install when clicked but the system doesn't seem to think the drivers apply to this phone for some reason...
Okay what happened was your fastboot drivers didn't install correctly I'm in the process of uploading a video to show you how to install the fastboot drivers.
I wrote this while before your last post yes there is a problem with windows xp. It doesn't download them like it would on windows 7. I can test all day long on windows 7 but not on xp. The method in the video should work for xp users
Asadullah said:
Okay what happened was your fastboot drivers didn't install correctly I'm in the process of uploading a video to show you how to install the fastboot drivers
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I appreciate the effort, but unless the video is closed captioned it may not do me much good. I am hard of hearing (one of the reasons why I picked this phone was its high T4 rating which works well with my hearing aids and telecoil adapter --think headphones for hard of hearing people) so cannot always hear audio on videos very good.
--bornagainpenguin
bornagainpenguin said:
I appreciate the effort, but unless the video is closed captioned it may not do me much good. I am hard of hearing (one of the reasons why I picked this phone was its high T4 rating which works well with my hearing aids and telecoil adapter --think headphones for hard of hearing people) so cannot always hear audio on videos very good.
--bornagainpenguin
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It's recorded in 780 hd using camstasia. Even if you can't hear it you'll be able to follow along the process is very simple
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTE30yd-P_U
here's the video
I've integrated the fastboot drivers into the next release for windows xp I need a beta tester before I release this.
Does this just root our existing system, or does it install a whole new rooted image (requiring us to reinstall all of our programs and settings)?
I have XP, by the way. If it just roots, I would be willing to beta test (but if it doesn't work, if it doesn't work, I want to be able to get back to where I was as my phone works well).
This is F*****KIN GREAT!!!! Thanks!!
I'm having bootloop issues and I see a post here which suggests that one way to fix the situation is with fastboot. Do you know if fastboot can help me? If so, how?
--bornagainpenguin
Please help me root this device. I have only ever done my Gs2 a few times with flashing etc, so am basically a complete noob.
I have tried for the last couple of hours and am wanting to go mad. I have followed all the lines about unlocking the device and the fastbook oem unlock, But all it ever tells me is waiting for device. Im guessing im missing drivers, but I have dont the samsung drivers a couple of times, and unzipped and followed the instructions.
Any easier to follow guides or info out there that can help me?
When I plug the phone in to unlock it, i dont get the usual ding from windows, i just get a little thre dings like it doesnt know what it is.
please help. Thanks....
Ps, sorry if I am being stupid or cluttering the forum. cheers..
No help out there at all???
If any one can I will be so grateful, Or if anyone is near to welwyn garden / st albans maybe youd fancy rooting 2 of these nexus' for me and il give you a drink?
Thanks..
Look in the development forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352413
Install the android version of pdanet on your PC... it will uninstall but will leave the drivers you need.
kravevr6 said:
No help out there at all???
If any one can I will be so grateful, Or if anyone is near to welwyn garden / st albans maybe youd fancy rooting 2 of these nexus' for me and il give you a drink?
Thanks..
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Haven't rooted mine yet, I'll be doing it at the weekend. Had loads of issues with the drivers when I rooted my Nexus S. In the end I installed PDA net on my PC - the drivers installed with that worked fine (you don't actually use PDA net thereafter) Not sure if this works with the GN but you will not do any harm trying it.
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jaketurbo said:
Look in the development forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352413
Install the android version of pdanet on your PC... it will uninstall but will leave the drivers you need.
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Beat me to it
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
Cheers guys, Im so new to this, its so frustrating. Its got to be a driver issue. My comp reconises the phone when its on, but when its in bootloader mode, windows is giving me three dull bells when connecting the device....
will have a look at the other thread, Have already read that one I think, and looked so foreign to me!!! lol
I cant pst in the other thread, but have downloaded and installed pda net for android, and when it gets to installing the drivers from the phone, it does it all, ie galaxy nexus , the other driver that i cant remember and the galaxy driver is not installing. Even gone two miles down the road and got a different laptop. no matter what I download or ty and install it just dnt do it.
can some one either make a real simple idiots guide for me the idot, or locally please let me pay you a small fee to root these two phones. Im almost in tears after 5.5 hours of constant crap and pathetiness.
Wishing right now i had not bthered with these phones. At least my s2 and flashing was simple.
It says "waiting for device" because for some crazy reason when you are in fastboot mode Windows (which is what I'm using) uses a different USB driver than when you are in "normal" usb connect mode.
What you need do to sort it out is to go to Device Manager and change the driver to use the Samsung instead of whatever crazy one Windows has decided to use. Then you can carry on with doing the bootloader unlocking.
kravevr6 said:
I cant pst in the other thread, but have downloaded and installed pda net for android, and when it gets to installing the drivers from the phone, it does it all, ie galaxy nexus , the other driver that i cant remember and the galaxy driver is not installing. Even gone two miles down the road and got a different laptop. no matter what I download or ty and install it just dnt do it.
can some one either make a real simple idiots guide for me the idot, or locally please let me pay you a small fee to root these two phones. Im almost in tears after 5.5 hours of constant crap and pathetiness.
Wishing right now i had not bthered with these phones. At least my s2 and flashing was simple.
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Ok so what have you done so far?
You have the pdanet drivers installed on your pc?
You need to boot into fastboot mode to install the driver you need to root your phone.
*THIS* guide will explain what adb and fastboot are exactly.
*THIS* guide will show you how to set up adb and fastboot.
When unlocking the bootloader you will need the file fastboot.exe which you can put in the root of your c drive for easy access. The atteached file needs to be renamed from .zip to .exe as you cant attach .exe files in xda.
If you have any more questions then just ask .
Mark.
ok..... having gone through similar a few minutes ago.
The drivers kept saying that they had failed to install. kept trying over and over.
then i twigged:
1) made sure debugging mode was on
2) Rebooted the unit into bootloader mode - suddenly the adb driver installed successfully doh !
wonder if this is the same issue you are having ... the adb drivers only install successfully once the nexus is connected via usb and in bootloader mode
of course you may know all that already but it had me stumped for a while
Thank you guys, some good info and detailed posts, which is what I was hoping for! I'm in bed now, but will give this a blast and report back tomorrow!
Really appreciated!
Thanks .......
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
Big thanks to everyone. Woke up with a clearer head and proceeded to try again. Done as wilbur said and installed drivers in recovery mode. And perfect.......
after so many problems all was sorted. Then used superboot, and all was ok. 2 galaxy nexus's rooted. think the lesson learnt is to walk away instead of furiously trying things.
Cheers for all the input. What a easy methd ONCE all the drivers are there!!
Cheers people
Glad you got it sorted