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.
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Im stupid stuck on the first step and Ive been at it for a week now, I just want to Root, then Ill never need to PC plug the phone again.
The problem is my Evo 4G ONLY connects to the pc to charge. Ive tried fixes, sorry, Ive wasted time on fixes and help posts; I did just successfully install 3.29.651.5IMG.zip from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448, but that was just been an update.
Anything Terminal Emulator, HBOOT or RECOVERY I can do, thanks for the help, google searching is pulling up all androids, allphone models, all Dates, I keep getting 2009 results.
ALSO, to anyone interested in Metro Flash, the 10 dollar phone flashing service from Metro PCS; in Nevada, found out yesterday, MetroFlash isnt available because the setup or network is/are changing or something. I forgot the specifics, but the rep said that even if I went and did it in CA, it wouldnt work in NV because of that.
Supersonic EVT2-3
Hboot 97
MicroP-041f
Radio 2.15.00.09.01
Build 3.29.651.5 cl252548 release-keys
Hardware v003
PC36IMG
Do you have HTC Sync downloaded to your cpu. IF you don't you need to, so that you will have the drivers that you need to start the process.
I tried versions 2.something and the version on the htc support site, thanks though.
log3an said:
I tried versions 2.something and the version on the htc support site, thanks though.
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And you are sure you are downloading the correct version. Are you on windows? 32bit? 64bit? Mac? All of that matters so you D/L the correct version otherwise your cpu will not recognize your phone and install the drivers. If its not doing that then it has to be that you aren't having the drivers installed correctly.
I've had a bad USB cable be the culprit of my computer not recognizing my phone. Mine would say "unrecognized USB device" though.
I would try another cable and report back.
Dude i friggin LOVE the help, but the port on the phone is screwed. i actually came back to elaborate on my response; Ive downloaded Most of what I could to ADB if it were working- JDK, Android SDK full, super 1 click, autoroot, unrevoked3, and several RUUs. Initially I followed directions, after nothing working, I experimented. Then I did a faulty usb port search, and all of the suggestions were 'unplug and replug' and such. Its defected.
Spencer my computer isnt responding at all to the USB plug, but thats what posts said, it could be the port or the cord or the pc usb port/hub. its my phone.
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Dude i friggin LOVE the help, but the port on the phone is screwed. i actually came back to elaborate on my response; Ive downloaded Most of what I could to ADB if it were working- JDK, Android SDK full, super 1 click, autoroot, unrevoked3, and several RUUs. Initially I followed directions, after nothing working, I experimented. Then I did a faulty usb port search, and all of the suggestions were 'unplug and replug' and such. Its defected.
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Oooooooh, well you're probably looking for help in the wrong place. You need to take the phone for repair. But I did see a thread on here someone posted about how to root without using a computer, but I didn't actually open it to see what the process was. Maybe that will help you out.
You know what Swaze, Im un and re-installing right now, its HTC Sync SETUP 3.0.551, the other was htc sync2.0.35. Be back after the reboot.
-Went into SERVICES too, Id 'manualed' a few items that I hadnt considered..
I didnt answer either, but I have win7 32 and 64bits installed on this pc, Ive been on the 32bit since the first day.
--And that wasnt it. I was hopeful it was the windows COM thing id disabled.
Try mailing the files to u then use a file explorer to move where u want them. Unless ur using an ruu I don't think u actually need connection.
If I remember right unrevoked has set it up where u can do everything. from your phone using a web site. Maybe I'm wrong.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Do you have USB Debugging enabled on the phone?
sand thats actually something worth trying, use a root file explorer to copy/paste the flash-image files since I dont have S-Off. Nice, thanks dude.
This will probably sound like the dumbest idea EVER but why can't you just buy a card reader and put the images on the SDCard the old fashioned way? Seems easy enough to me, am I missing something? Also couldn't use just copy the files over using your DropBox? Thats how I do it.
or how about WiFi Explorer? its an app in the market lets you browse and copy files to your SDCard via WiFi.
sand thats actually something worth trying, use a root file explorer to copy/paste the flash-image files since I dont have S-Off. Nice, thanks dude.
Update- Root Manually
Following Sand's suggestion, I began google searches of the manual root processes, supporting information, etc.
Here's where we're at
I began by copying the flash-image to the proper system folders, using Root Explorer, File Expert works too. If you copy files to system/protected folders with an ordinary file manager, the permissions fail.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-918275.html
So, the next step was to learn how to chmod to 775, for those lost READ THIS, its a nice guide on linux permissions and how to set them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-918275.html
And now Im watching Old Christine, eating a burrito. Ill post more if anyone's interested, if anyone has any tips or shortcuts for me, thatd be awesome.
Update
Just updated another post, and this is what I put
in no particular order,
ADB Over TCP/IP Help
this was the most recent attempt, Android lacks adhoc support though
ADB For Beginners
Commands like 'cp' and 'cat' are used interchangeably it seems, when I find a fuller command list incorporating more, this one will be replaced
Always Up To Date Root Guide
This is a great place for ideas if you're stuck, theyve put all the verified instruct-files on one page. I guess thats what moderators on forum sites do, consolidate information, this was just easy to read without weeding through any unrelated information
Evo 4G Root/Android Root
This was another promising page I came across, but the the 300mb zip failed installation. 'Main Version is Older', all the files in the zip were for like 1.0 and my Evo's radio is 2.15. Changing the Android-info.text in rom .zips to match my devices information was my next idea. Do not do it though, scanning google result lines said it could brick your android.
Visionary, No ADB
This is last because it was a bastard, long story short its not even for the Evo. The jerk.
Updated Again - ADB over Tcp/Ip Works, How to Root?
I was tethering when I found the Adb over wifi so I didnt test it- shouldve though. I connect now cmd tells me, but the 1 step rooters arent working. Before I waste another weeks chasing bad paths, what should I use?
After wasting so much time with your issue, why haven't you used the time to get the phone fixed/replaced?
I had similar issues when I rooted my phone. My phone kept disconnecting while the rooting process was taking place. The issue I found out was my USB cord. I went to the Sprint store and got a new one, then my computer (W7) detected my phone through disk drive.
The new cord worked, using the AutoRoot program found in the rooting section here, and it completed my root.
I hadnt thought of that
SteveGrandRapids said:
After wasting so much time with your issue, why haven't you used the time to get the phone fixed/replaced?
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SteveGrandRapids, youre a fricken GENIUS. Or an ass; I dont have Sprint. From another of my posts asking the same question:
''Uminchu I wish the problem was the port or plug. Then again if it were, the original owner wouldnt have sold it to me. My friend has had this phone sprint serviced twice, once at best buy when we thought it was the powermat malfunctioning. third time he just got a new phone, now I have this one and metro pcs; an account that Ive had for years now and have flashed two other phones to. ''
Thanks for the pollution.
log3an said:
SteveGrandRapids, youre a fricken GENIUS. Or an ass; I dont have Sprint. From another of my posts asking the same question:
''Uminchu I wish the problem was the port or plug. Then again if it were, the original owner wouldnt have sold it to me. My friend has had this phone sprint serviced twice, once at best buy when we thought it was the powermat malfunctioning. third time he just got a new phone, now I have this one and metro pcs; an account that Ive had for years now and have flashed two other phones to. ''
Thanks for the pollution.
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wow ever think flashing to another company might be doin something? my phone was a pita to root im a total noob ran unrevoked stopped pulled the bat. red triangle restarted unrev picked up quit third time it restarted the whole process but ran thru and rooted me so i dont know metro pcs..i see their booths but sprints always been good to me
Hello guys!
I am noob right now. I just bought an used rhodium100 and I am trying to install a new rom on it. It has a different language, one that I do not understand.
So I read and read, and I download HardSPL app, RUU, and I wanna get it going when I realize that my phone is not recognized by my computer, nor by a laptop of a friend (both using windows 7). So my question is:
Can it be something wrong software wise that does not allow to connect to the PC or is a hardware thing for sure?
paulielciu said:
Hello guys!
I am noob right now. I just bought an used rhodium100 and I am trying to install a new rom on it. It has a different language, one that I do not understand.
So I read and read, and I download HardSPL app, RUU, and I wanna get it going when I realize that my phone is not recognized by my computer, nor by a laptop of a friend (both using windows 7). So my question is:
Can it be something wrong software wise that does not allow to connect to the PC or is a hardware thing for sure?
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Are you plugging it in while in bootloader mode, or while in WinMo? Bootloader mode = tri-color screen where you flash.
Honestly, I would flash via SD. Much easier, no need to worry about drivers or any of that nonsense.
Thanks dude for that quick response.
I tried in both ways. As I said, I tried not to be a complete total noob and I read and read.
I tried to flash it via SD card, but I guess the previous owner did not HardSPL it, so when I reboot it in bootloader, it just goes to the screen "Loading..." and it freezes. I've let it over night but it just drained the battery and no progress.
Any other idea?
paulielciu said:
Thanks dude for that quick response.
I tried in both ways. As I said, I tried not to be a complete total noob and I read and read.
I tried to flash it via SD card, but I guess the previous owner did not HardSPL it, so when I reboot it in bootloader, it just goes to the screen "Loading..." and it freezes. I've let it over night but it just drained the battery and no progress.
Any other idea?
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You should be able to HSPL from the SD. You just can't revert HSPL from SD.
Also, you can tell at the tri-color screen if it's unlocked or not - if you see anything about OliNix, it's unlocked.
well,there was nothing about olinix. So it's not unlocked. Can you tell me how to HSPL it from the sd? Can I then install the ROM via sd card? I do not need to revert the spl.
paulielciu said:
well,there was nothing about olinix. So it's not unlocked. Can you tell me how to HSPL it from the sd? Can I then install the ROM via sd card? I do not need to revert the spl.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550131
read some of the posts on that thread but I could not find anything about hardspl via micro sd. if it's not too much of a trouble, can you be more specific of what should I do?
paulielciu said:
read some of the posts on that thread but I could not find anything about hardspl via micro sd. if it's not too much of a trouble, can you be more specific of what should I do?
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It's on that thread. You basically flash HSPL with SD. I could be mistaken, and you can only relock with SD? I can't remember. If I recall correctly, you can only go one-way with flashing via SD....
Nope. Couldn't find anything... guess I better get started to learn Netherlands' language...
paulielciu said:
Nope. Couldn't find anything... guess I better get started to learn Netherlands' language...
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You should be able to change the language, but I would sort out why you can't flash. That's pretty crippling and IMHO makes a useless device.
arrrghhh said:
You should be able to change the language, but I would sort out why you can't flash. That's pretty crippling and IMHO makes a useless device.
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Psssst, be quiet, let him learn Netherlands' language
Jackos said:
Psssst, be quiet, let him learn Netherlands' language
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Come on dude! Please can you tell me how to change the language? any cab file... or how? at least until I can find out if the usb or whatever can be fixed...
Sorry for my dumb joke
I do not have any clue how to fix your problem, it might be a software related, a cable issue or even the MB/connector could fail.
You could translate the rom using a cab file, but this isn't easy and requires a lot of resources and knowledge.
Feel like I am going nuts! Well...what can you do?
I'll stop latter by a service shop...to see what can they do...
Latter posted:
I had somewhat of a breakthrough: I run xdandroid on it, and it was connected to my computer while the android version(linux kernell I believe it is called) was loading and my computer started to install drivers and found a driver for XDA. So I do not believe it is from the connectors. It's something software related. What do you guys think?
Thanks!
paulielciu said:
Feel like I am going nuts! Well...what can you do?
I'll stop latter by a service shop...to see what can they do...
Latter posted:
I had somewhat of a breakthrough: I run xdandroid on it, and it was connected to my computer while the android version(linux kernell I believe it is called) was loading and my computer started to install drivers and found a driver for XDA. So I do not believe it is from the connectors. It's something software related. What do you guys think?
Thanks!
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XDAndroid is completely different. Please don't mix issues here - Android questions go in Android section, preferably in the build thread you're using. That probably does rule out a hardware issue with the USB port on the phone tho.
I would ensure that you guys have the right setup for flashing. Make sure you try different USB ports, different cables, etc. Triage.
arrrghhh said:
XDAndroid is completely different. Please don't mix issues here - Android questions go in Android section, preferably in the build thread you're using. That probably does rule out a hardware issue with the USB port on the phone tho.
I would ensure that you guys have the right setup for flashing. Make sure you try different USB ports, different cables, etc. Triage.
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I understand that. I just said that the connectors are OK. Working. If android can connect so should original ROM load, or at least that's what I think it should.
I just hate that neither in active synch nor in bootloader mode can't connect it. Is there any program that facilitates the connection?
paulielciu said:
I understand that. I just said that the connectors are OK. Working. If android can connect so should original ROM load, or at least that's what I think it should.
I just hate that neither in active synch nor in bootloader mode can't connect it. Is there any program that facilitates the connection?
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Did you try what I suggested...?
There's no program that facilitates the connection, lol.
arrrghhh said:
Did you try what I suggested...?
There's no program that facilitates the connection, lol.
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I did everything I could think of...
2 usb cables(both working on other devices), and 3 computers...all of them working with other htc devices...
any other ideeas?
paulielciu said:
I did everything I could think of...
2 usb cables(both working on other devices), and 3 computers...all of them working with other htc devices...
any other ideeas?
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Nothing shows up in Device Manager? Have you tried looking at hidden devices? I've never really had a problem with the computer detecting it.
nothing shows up. Just like it was never or is never connected.
I am running now xdandroid. at least I understand the language.
But I would like the windows mobile OS because I have some programs that only run on it.
Well... is there any way to fully delete the memory? the ROM memory? wipe it clean?
It may help I think... :-?
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.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
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
I cant use adb and visionary does not seem to work.
Is there a way to root the Gingerbread rom without having to get adb to work?
Because it will not work for me.
Far as I know you'll need adb. Keep trying. You'll get it. When I had a backflip over a year ago. I went crazy trying to understand how to root. Now adb is easy. Easier with win xp I think.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
myphonesbetter said:
I cant use adb and visionary does not seem to work.
Is there a way to root the Gingerbread rom without having to get adb to work?
Because it will not work for me.
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Unfortunately not; there are some "no adb required" guides but they tend to have a high brick rate.
How is adb not working for you?
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Idk ive always had problems with adb on my computers.
I was having a problem finding a driver but i found one on a youtube video from g2hacks.
Heres the link.
http://g2hacks.com/g2-drivers/g2-phone-windows-drivers-download/
Incase anybody else is loosing their mind clicking all the links in the how to's on this forum. which all just take you in circle. like getting the run around from an insurance company.
I seem to be recognizing ill try to push some files now.
myphonesbetter said:
Idk ive always had problems with adb on my computers.
I was having a problem finding a driver but i found one on a youtube video from g2hacks.
Heres the link.
http://g2hacks.com/g2-drivers/g2-phone-windows-drivers-download/
Incase anybody else is loosing their mind clicking all the links in the how to's on this forum. which all just take you in circle. like getting the run around from an insurance company.
I seem to be recognizing ill try to push some files now.
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Did you not go to the wiki which has a step by step guide, including links?
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Yah my problem this time was that i didnt have a driver. but that link worked. none of the ones on this website would though.
Everywhere i read it says i have to downgrade first. i was following the guide but i have to install the original g2 OTA signed.
Now ive ran into the problem that every copy i try to download is corrupt. just my luck. a 30 min process takes 5 hrs. or more.
I got to the point where adb reboot my phone into bootloader after the the temp root and did not realize the update.zip would not work. now im afraid to turn my phone back on. i dont want to have to do everything over again.
Ok figured that out. Windows xp was set to hide file extensions so i was nameing is pc10img.zip.zip
Guess ill see what problem lies ahead. i swear i could write a 100 step write up of what i have to do for a 15 step write up.
Got it rooted. Just took all day. Could not let my phone win. LOL.
Havent spent that long on a phone since i installed android and full WP7 dual boot on my HD2.
I run xp x86 on a computer that came with vista. maybe thats why i was having a problem.
I was able to install the nand backup from my old phone right to this phone. just a million hours of tinkering. I cant imagine how frustrated the developers get trying to make these roms work. i bet there compulsive about it though.
If someone sees this please put these drivers on the how to sticky section.
All the other links either would not work for me or were broken.
myphonesbetter said:
Got it rooted. Just took all day. Could not let my phone win. LOL.
Havent spent that long on a phone since i installed android and full WP7 dual boot on my HD2.
I run xp x86 on a computer that came with vista. maybe thats why i was having a problem.
I was able to install the nand backup from my old phone right to this phone. just a million hours of tinkering. I cant imagine how frustrated the developers get trying to make these roms work. i bet there compulsive about it though.
If someone sees this please put these drivers on the how to sticky section.
All the other links either would not work for me or were broken.
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XP and vista shouldn't matter with the chip architecture so long as it supports it. But then again if it didn't, it would not install at all, and if it did for some weird reason it would not boot so that wasn't your problem.
okay so i flashed ubuntu and i want to return to android. didnt really like ubuntu. my problem is that i cant connect my phone to my computer (windows 7) via usb and put in an android rom. i cant connect my phone to my computer via usb through recovery when i select "mount usb".
there isnt seem to be any "settings" on ubuntu that allows me to select usb mount. D:> help will be appreciated
This thread makes me think we need a dedicated Ubuntu section, I have a feeling this is the first of many many Ubuntu questions. Anybody agree? Is that even possible?
OP can you not download it straight to the phone instead of using the computer? Is there not any file manager apps yet or something?
WiredPirate said:
This thread makes me think we need a dedicated Ubuntu section, I have a feeling this is the first of many many Ubuntu questions. Anybody agree? Is that even possible?
OP can you not download it straight to the phone instead of using the computer? Is there not any file manager apps yet or something?
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we need a ubunto section for sure
i dont see any file manager apps on ubuntu. it doesnt even have a market place.
i was assuming my phone will automatically connect to my computer so i can drag files into it. ubuntu didnt do that and the phone isnt listed under "my computer"
im just going to get the stock images from google's website and install it using the galaxy toolkit.
WiredPirate said:
This thread makes me think we need a dedicated Ubuntu section, I have a feeling this is the first of many many Ubuntu questions. Anybody agree? Is that even possible?
OP can you not download it straight to the phone instead of using the computer? Is there not any file manager apps yet or something?
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we already have one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2068&nocache=1&z=1780378127004951
itsmarkxd said:
we need a ubunto section for sure
i dont see any file manager apps on ubuntu. it doesnt even have a market place.
i was assuming my phone will automatically connect to my computer so i can drag files into it. ubuntu didnt do that and the phone isnt listed under "my computer"
im just going to get the stock images from google's website and install it using the galaxy toolkit.
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you dont need a toolkit. you need to make sure fastboot works on your computer and verify you have fastboot drivers installed.
the google img flash will work just fine, as long as your drivers are proper and you have fastboot
Pirateghost said:
we already have one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2068&nocache=1&z=1780378127004951
you dont need a toolkit. you need to make sure fastboot works on your computer and verify you have fastboot drivers installed.
the google img flash will work just fine, as long as your drivers are proper and you have fastboot
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unfortunatly for me i dont know how to do do.
i have all the drivers and i have fastboot on my phone. but i dont know how to push files doing it manually. thank god for the toolkit
itsmarkxd said:
unfortunatly for me i dont know how to do do.
i have all the drivers and i have fastboot on my phone. but i dont know how to push files doing it manually. thank god for the toolkit
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it would literally take you 5 minutes to comprehend what the toolkit does, considering the hardest part (installing the drivers) is already done.....
I wish I understood why people think its soo hard to learn it.
Pirateghost said:
I wish I understood why people think its soo hard to learn it.
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they dont think its hard to learn, they just dont want to learn. they enjoy being spoon fed everything.
itsmarkxd said:
okay so i flashed ubuntu and i want to return to android. didnt really like ubuntu. my problem is that i cant connect my phone to my computer (windows 7) via usb and put in an android rom. i cant connect my phone to my computer via usb through recovery when i select "mount usb".
there isnt seem to be any "settings" on ubuntu that allows me to select usb mount. D:> help will be appreciated
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I can't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to mount usb from recovery. Did you follow the method from the Ubuntu wiki or did you use CWM?
BslBryan said:
I can't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to mount usb from recovery. Did you follow the method from the Ubuntu wiki or did you use CWM?
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we dont have sdcards... you cannot mount usb period.
U should of read before flashing this. Ubuntu os is NOT!!! a daily driven rom. But just like any other rom you flash u should of backed up and paid attention to what u where doing. Sorry to hear what happens to u but it is what it is.
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Zepius said:
they dont think its hard to learn, they just dont want to learn. they enjoy being spoon fed everything.
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you know who spoonfeeds me answers when i dont know something?
http://google.com
fkn amazing what that man knows....
OP you don't have to flash anything. It's enough to restore a nand backup.
I'm in awe, people actually dare to mess around with things without knowledge of fastboot..........
Beamed from my Maguro.
Mach3.2 said:
I'm in awe, people actually dare to mess around with things without knowledge of fastboot..........
Beamed from my Maguro.
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Exactly this.
And... What a good and intuitive subjective..."help"
Way to go OP!!
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