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Why Should I root my phone?
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What can I do with recovery?
With recovery you can principally flash cooked roms, but also other things like make nandroid backups (Internal memory backups), partition your sdcard, fix problems etc...
If you want root there are 2 methods:
First Method
Is very simple, just download and install InstantRoot.apk (attached)
To install this from sdcard you need a file explorer like ASTRO
After the install a notify that says root access gained should appear, if not try second method
Second Method
This will install also recovery
1. Enable Debug USB from Settings->Applications
2. Download flashrec and install it with file manager like ASTRO
3. Download Amon_RA's recovery and put it in your sdcard
4. Run flashrec and tap Backup Recovery
5. Tap in the textbox and write this path:
Code:
/sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-vx.x.x.img
At moment of writing last version is 1.5.2, so the path should be
Code:
/sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img
6. Tap Download then flash recoery
7. If you get an error retry from step 3, else continue
8. Turn off your phone and reboot it keeping pressed Home button, recovery should start
9. Connect your phone via usb
10. Download Android SDK and extract all in the same folder
11. Download this and extract it in your sdk/tools folder
12. Open cmd (if you are on windows, if you are on a mac or on linux open terminal) and move to sdk/tools folder using this command
Code:
cd path
13. Give this commands in order
On windows:
Code:
adb shell mount /system
adb push su /system/bin/
adb shell chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/
adb shell umount /system
adb shell reboot
On linux/mac
Code:
./adb shell mount /system
./adb push su /system/bin/
./adb shell chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
./adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/
./adb shell umount /system
./adb shell reboot
14. Now you have root access on your phone
If you want recovery:
Just follow root's second method to the step 7
Flashing Custom roms using recovery:
Custom roms are in Zip format, to flash it is really easy once you have recovery.
Once downloaded a rom put it in your sdcard root, then reboot into recovery (Keep home button pressed while turning on your phone)
Now make a wipe going to Wipe->Wipe data, then come back to main menu and go to Flash zip from sd card, select your zip and you're done
Thanks for the guide How does Nandroid backup fit into this?
maybe you need to tell how to downgrade(or a link to a guide )
nice guide, only i have already rooted my phone(2 months ago or something xD)
@Culturelol
nandroid backup is recommeded when you install a new rom, so you can always back to your original/past rom
So i root with this guide, then nandroid and then i can flash the new rom?
One more small question Is there anything special i should know about flashing the radio?
culturelol said:
So i root with this guide, then nandroid and then i can flash the new rom?
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Yep
culturelol said:
One more small question Is there anything special i should know about flashing the radio?
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No, only that you can't flash a GSM radio on a CDMA phone and back, if you do this you'll brick your phone
Exit93 said:
Yep
No, only that you can't flash a GSM radio on a CDMA phone and back, if you do this you'll brick your phone
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Is that done the same way? Boot to recovery and then flash the radio? And is this done before or after wipe / install of the new rom?
culturelol said:
Is that done the same way? Boot to recovery and then flash the radio? And is this done before or after wipe / install of the new rom?
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You can install radio whenever you want, it's flashed in another nand partition
nice rom - but the Home button doesnt work - is that normal?
krueck83 said:
nice rom - but the Home button doesnt work - is that normal?
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Wrong discussion...
If you refer to CKDroid you need to flash googlebits to get home button working...
Exit93 said:
You can install radio whenever you want, it's flashed in another nand partition
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But it is flashed through the recovery screen?
culturelol said:
But it is flashed through the recovery screen?
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Yes, it is
Thank you - it works.
Thanks for the instructions.
1-Do you need to follow step 8-12 to get root and flash rom`s or is the android sdk and superuser only if you want to develope yourself?
2- If ypu do this and after want back to stock rom . As far as i`ve read it`s as easy as just flashing from HTC website and you`re back ? Won`t recovery still be left on your phone?
Thanks
Rui-Cruz said:
Thanks for the instructions.
1-Do you need to follow step 8-12 to get root and flash rom`s or is the android sdk and superuser only if you want to develope yourself?
2- If ypu do this and after want back to stock rom . As far as i`ve read it`s as easy as just flashing from HTC website and you`re back ? Won`t recovery still be left on your phone?
Thanks
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1. Steps from 8 to 12 are only to get root access on stock rom, if you want to change rom you don't need to make those steps
2. To get back to stock rom just flash official update, as far as i know recovery will be deleted
Thanks
Thanks for the guide.
Was being anal and following the guide to the letter (not wanting a brick!) and it just rebooted to stock recovery
Code:
4. Run flashrec and tap Backup Recovery
5. Tap in the textbox and write this path: /sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img
6. If you get an error retry from step 3, else continue
Should we be tapping the download button once we entered the img location?
Ne0
alfie196 said:
Thanks for the guide.
Was being anal and following the guide to the letter (not wanting a brick!) and it just rebooted to stock recovery
Code:
4. Run flashrec and tap Backup Recovery
5. Tap in the textbox and write this path: /sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img
6. If you get an error retry from step 3, else continue
Should we be tapping the download button once we entered the img location?
Ne0
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Yes, sorry it's my fault, correcting...
Sorry silly question
Please could someone tell me, if using the first method the InstantRoot.apk. Will this wipe the current ROM/data/apps etc from the phone or will it just enable Root privilages and leave everything else the same?
Many thanks
Jeremy
It just roots your phone and leaves everything in tact, just did it now.
The guide is not clear on how to flash the rom though. Because it says "If you want recovery" I don't want recovery I just want to flash. I have root now what's next? In simple steps, no recovery required just want CKDroid.
hatski said:
It just roots your phone and leaves everything in tact, just did it now.
The guide is not clear on how to flash the rom though. Because it says "If you want recovery" I don't want recovery I just want to flash. I have root now what's next? In simple steps, no recovery required just want CKDroid.
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You need recovery to flash roms, it's written on the start of the first post
Here is a step by step guide to root your xoom that is already updated to 3.1
You might also find this useful if you relocked your device to get the 3.1 update.
****** WARNING************ WARNING************ WARNING******
1. All steps are for the 3G Verizon Wireless Xoom. The steps are almost the same for WiFi but the files you need to download are different. You can find everything for your Wifi Xoom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078019
2. You will lose all data by unlocking your device. This is just something you will need to plan for. Backup everything BEFORE you start this. If you Have any questions about backing up your data I will be happy to help. If you are already unlocked then you dont need to worry about this. /win
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How to use this guide
.....PLEASE READ THIS!......
This guide is divided into 3 sections:
1. Root Your Xoom
2. Flash CWR
3. Flash Kernal
These sections must be completed in order. If all you want is root then just do the 1st section. If you want SD card support then you must do all 3 steps.
Each section has its respective folder in the .rar file that I’ve linked Below.
1. Root files
2. CWR files
3. Kernel
As you work your way through this guide I will refer to files located in these folders.
All files used in this guide can be found here:
https://rapidshare.com/files/2447837220/3.1_Root_and_Recovery_Tools.rar
Or Here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S9BTBCC6
***If people are having issues or don't understand how to set up ADB, this post helps a ton, and cuts out things you don't need***
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/moto...platforms.html
Lets get started!!!!
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Unlock and Root Your Xoom
>Root Files folder<
Steps found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968342
1. Download the Motorola Xoom Root Zip file and unzip it.
(I replaced thes files with "root31.img", "SU", "superuser.apk" All found in the "Root Files" folder if you use my download link)
2. Place the files in the SDK Tools folder.
(You can skip the next 3 steps if you’ve unlocked with fastboot previously or if you lost root due to upgrading to 3.1)
3. adb reboot bootloader
5. fastboot oem unlock (wait for reboot)
6. adb reboot bootloader
7. fastboot flash boot (name of new boot.img(root31.img attached))
7. fastboot reboot (wait for reboot)
(you will need to enable usb debuging here)
8. adb remount
9. adb push su /system/bin
10. adb shell ln –s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
11. adb shell chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
12. adb push Superuser.apk /system/app
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Flashed CWR
>CRW Files folder<
Steps found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
1. Download the recovery image (CWR.img attached)
2. Pull up your command prompt
3. Adb reboot bootloader
4. Fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery.img (CWR.img))
5. Fastboot reboot
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Flashed Kernel
>Kernel folder<
Steps found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
1. Reboot into recovery. (adb reboot recovery or volume down while booting)
2. Go into "mounts and storage"
3. Select "mount USB storage"
4. Your SD Card will now be mounted on your computer. Drop the kernel (and boot image pack if applicable) onto SD Card.
5. "Go Back" then go into "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard"
6. If you are flashing a boot image pack, flash it first. (3G_light_ON_Speed.zip) Then flash the kernel zip. (Tiamat_Xoom-1.4.2_1.4Ghz.zip)
7. Back out to main menu and reboot.
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I am not taking credit for any of these steps I am simply trying to put the info in one place for people who need it.
The files I have attached Via download link are files taken from the threads listed above, I have not modified ANY of these files!
Where did you attach the files?
soooooo could have used this last night! Great job compiling all the stuff into one place!
Sorry, They are still attaching. Its taking forever. I will throw it up on rapidshare or something like like 2 min
2 min 10 sec
z06mike said:
Where did you attach the files?
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Ok, download link is up there
https://rapidshare.com/files/503342030/3.1_Root_and_Recovery_Tools.rar
Awesome! Thanks
Updated Files.
https://rapidshare.com/files/1651389459/3.1_Root_and_Recovery_Tools.rar
sgtagem said:
Here is a step by step guide to root your xoom that is already updated to 3.1
All steps below were for my 3G Verizon Wireless Xoom. The steps are almost the same for WiFi but the files you need to download are different and must be found on the threads listed below.
All tools can be found here:
https://rapidshare.com/files/1651389459/3.1_Root_and_Recovery_Tools.rar
Unlocked and rooted my Xoom
Steps found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968342
1. Download the Motorola Xoom Root Zip file and unzip it. (I replaced this file with the root31.img)
2. Place the files in the SDK Tools folder.
3. adb reboot bootloader (You can skip the next 3 steps if you’ve unlocked with fastboot previously)
5. fastboot oem unlock (wait for reboot)
6. adb reboot bootloader
7. fastboot flash boot (name of new boot.img(root31.img attached))
7. fastboot reboot (wait for reboot)
(you might need to enable usb debuging here)
8. adb remount
9. adb shell push su /system/bin
10. adb shell ln –s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
11. adb shell chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
12. adb push Superuser.apk /system/app
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Flashed CWR
Steps found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
1. Download the recovery image ( I used the image that keeps charging light on)
2. Pull up your command prompt
3. Adb reboot bootloader
4. Fastboot flash (name of recovery.img (CWR.img attached))
5. Fastboot reboot
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Flashed Kernal
Steps found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Go into "mounts and storage"
3. Select "mount USB storage"
4. Your SD Card will now be mounted on your computer. Drop the kernel (and boot image pack if applicable) onto SD Card.
5. "Go Back" then go into "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard"
6. If you are flashing a boot image pack, flash it first. Then flash the kernel zip.
7. Back out to main menu and reboot.
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I am not taking credit for any of these steps I am simply trying to put the info in one place for people who need it.
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When I clicked on the rapidshare link, my anti-virus warning went off with a vengence.
any chance this could be compiled into a one click methods for tards like me?
One adjustment needed, found on my end:
On step 9: "adb shell push su /system/bin" remove "shell", otherwise you end up with "push: not found" error
all the other lines are fine.
First off great instructions for rooting the 3G Xoom. But after going through the process last night there are a few things that may catch up users...
The "adb shell push su /system/bin" command may not work for at least some users or they may get a error. Should be changed to "adb push su /system/bin" or at least put a note to try that if the first does not work.
The "Fastboot flash (name of recovery.img (CWR.img attached))" should be "Fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery.img (CWR.img attached))" I know they should be able to figure this out but may cause some users a headache for a while while they figure it out.
You might also put a note that if you lost root due to upgrading to 3.1 but had earlier did the "fastboot oem unlock" when you were 3.0 or 3.0.1 you don't have to do the "fastboot oem unlock" again. The "fastboot oem unlock" wipes all the data which I don't think is necessary.
Overall though great instruction and I love how you provide a link with all the files right there in the instructions. I hate instructions that vagely tell you to get the files from another post and then not even provide a link to that post.
Dan
I updated the commands should work for all now
This is the 1st guide Ive done so I knew things would be missing, thanks for the heads up. I hate how some of those threads bounce you around like a ping pong ball.
Kamau54 said:
When I clicked on the rapidshare link, my anti-virus warning went off with a vengence.
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If you are worried about the DL link you can get the files from the threads directly. I would never put my reputation at risk by spreading infected files. Cant really say much more
Brenardo said:
any chance this could be compiled into a one click methods for tards like me?
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Im sure someone will. I would have no clue how sorry
thanks for the guide!!!
has there been any news about geting the SD working? i had it working om 3.0.1
iDroidNow said:
thanks for the guide!!!
has there been any news about geting the SD working? i had it working om 3.0.1
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It works after doing all these steps. It will show up as "External"
it does not work on mine with these exact instructions and i have read about others having the same issue.
iDroidNow said:
it does not work on mine with these exact instructions and i have read about others having the same issue.
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If you boot into recovery and go into mounts and storage can you mount it. if you plug in your computer from this point you should see external.
ok i was referring to seeing it in a File browser (Astro) etc... i guess that is not working yet?
thanks for the information.
I downloaded a ROM for the wrong nexus phone (there's so damn many I forgot to check carefully) and I've already wiped system and moved my nandroid backups to my computer because I wanted to wipe the SD card.
Is there any way to get into the phone's internal storage from recovery and load a new ROM manually?
With my older phones I would just pull the micro SD card and put the ROM on it from my PC, this doesn't seem to be possible with the nexus.
EDIT: I also have the Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit v1.3. I think I can load a ROM using this right?
Thanks!
Check my faq section in my siggy.
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Check my faq section in my siggy.
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Pulled:
adb push NAMEOFZIP.zip /sdcard/
from your FAQ. Thank you very much! Should work perfectly.
I got:
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb push update-cm-9-20120314-NIGHTLY-toro-signed.zip /sdcard/
error: device not found
in my device manager I have:
SAUMSUNG Android Phone
-> Android ADB Interface
I assume typing "adb devices" brings nothing up?
Are you in the fastboot menu?
Do you have the drivers installed (I'd assume so, if you're rooted)
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I assume typing "adb devices" brings nothing up?
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Brings up a blank list with an empty entry:
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>
Jubakuba said:
Are you in the fastboot menu?
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Held down the vol up and vol down buttons while holding power.
Android guy has his chest open with a 4x4 blue square pattern inside of him.
Says FASTBOOT MODE in red and LOCK STATE - UNLOCKED also in red.
Jubakuba said:
Do you have the drivers installed (I'd assume so, if you're rooted)
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Add / Remove programs says 'SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones' 45.5MB version 1.4.6.0
EDIT: Changing to 1.4.8.0 didn't help
EDIT: Seeing Fastboot Command Read Error -2147382647
EDIT: Installing new naked drivers from here didn't work either, same read error sometimes, other times adb devices returns blank
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875
Okay got into the phone when I used recovery instead of boodloader to talk to it with ADB. I'm pushing the ROM but CWM doesn't see the ZIP after it has been pushed when I choose 'install ZIP from sdcard'
Final edit: Couldn't find the ROM when I pushed it using ADB. I think I was using the command wrong because the file never showed on the SDCARD after pushing it. So what I did was push it as 'update.zip' and then used CWM's 'load update.zip' from SDCARD function and got Cyanogenmod installed and everything is gravy again.
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Okay got into the phone when I used recovery instead of boodloader to talk to it with ADB. I'm pushing the ROM but CWM doesn't see the ZIP after it has been pushed when I choose 'install ZIP from sdcard'
Final edit: Couldn't find the ROM when I pushed it using ADB. I think I was using the command wrong because the file never showed on the SDCARD after pushing it. So what I did was push it as 'update.zip' and then used CWM's 'load update.zip' from SDCARD function and got Cyanogenmod installed and everything is gravy again.
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this didn't work for me. adb devices shows serial number recovery (that's the only thing I can boot my phone to)
when I adb push update /scard it eventually says it successfully did so with xxxxx amounts of data.
When I apply update.zip card from CWM menu it tells me can't open /sdcard/update.zip (no such file or directory)
I also renamed latest cm.zip and pushed it to /sdcard/0/Download - even when it says OK I can't find that file in that directory.
Am I royally screwed?
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advocat3 said:
Okay got into the phone when I used recovery instead of boodloader to talk to it with ADB. I'm pushing the ROM but CWM doesn't see the ZIP after it has been pushed when I choose 'install ZIP from sdcard'
Final edit: Couldn't find the ROM when I pushed it using ADB. I think I was using the command wrong because the file never showed on the SDCARD after pushing it. So what I did was push it as 'update.zip' and then used CWM's 'load update.zip' from SDCARD function and got Cyanogenmod installed and everything is gravy again.
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this didn't work for me. adb devices shows serial number recovery (that's the only thing I can boot my phone to)
when I adb push update /scard it eventually says it successfully did so with xxxxx amounts of data.
When I apply update.zip card from CWM menu it tells me can't open /sdcard/update.zip (no such file or directory)
I also renamed latest cm.zip and pushed it to /sdcard/0/Download - even when it says OK I can't find that file in that directory.
Am I royally screwed?
Bronyr said:
this didn't work for me. adb devices shows serial number recovery (that's the only thing I can boot my phone to)
when I adb push update /scard it eventually says it successfully did so with xxxxx amounts of data.
When I apply update.zip card from CWM menu it tells me can't open /sdcard/update.zip (no such file or directory)
I also renamed latest cm.zip and pushed it to /sdcard/0/Download - even when it says OK I can't find that file in that directory.
Am I royally screwed?
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Sorry but this is really really old. You should try doing a flash-back-to-stock if you can using the Nexus Root Toolkit.
I haven't had my Galaxy Nexus for well over a year.
advocat3 said:
Sorry but this is really really old. You should try doing a flash-back-to-stock if you can using the Nexus Root Toolkit.
I haven't had my Galaxy Nexus for well over a year.
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thanks. Finally got philZ.zip pushed via ADB to internal, rebooted, all gravy! Pushing didn't work cause my battery was weak.
You van also flash a ROM via recovery from your PC with adb sideload. Its awesome.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium HD app
so as stated i accidentally wiped my sd card while trying to install a rom. Everything was erased. ADB is setup although i get error device not found. My phone can go into CWR and i have tried mounting/unmounting system and than when i go to mount sd card it doesnt change to unmount... so not sure whats going on... PLEASE HELP
On a Verizon LTE
Ghxoxst said:
so as stated i accidentally wiped my sd card while trying to install a rom. Everything was erased. ADB is setup although i get error device not found. My phone can go into CWR and i have tried mounting/unmounting system and than when i go to mount sd card it doesnt change to unmount... so not sure whats going on... PLEASE HELP
On a Verizon LTE
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- open windows device manager
- boot into CWM (it provides the ADB interface) and connect USB cable
- you should see your device being added to the list in device manager
- make sure you have the correct ADB driver installed, update if needed (use the naked driver v0.7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875)
- push a ROM to /sdcard using adb push
- flash ROM via CWM
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- open windows device manager
- boot into CWM (it provides the ADB interface) and connect USB cable
- you should see your device being added to the list in device manager
- make sure you have the correct ADB driver installed, update if needed (use the naked driver v0.7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875)
- push a ROM to /sdcard using adb push
- flash ROM via CWM
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Thank you for your reply
under device manager i do see my gnex but it has a yellow exclamation mark. i have deleted it and when i go to browse for the driver (the naked driver) i cannot find it under downloads...? so no driver is installed...
[please note I don't use an english windows version, I freely translated things, so don't expect to find exactly the mentioned caption on things in your Window]
first of all, don't worry, just did that 5 minutes ago
- Get the drivers (verizon version) for the galaxy nexus from the samsung website
- boot to recovery mode, go to device manager, select update driver - search for drivers on computer - select from a list of drivers on the computer, then select SAMSUNG Android Phone, then the latest one (just check their date) from the ADB drivers, ignore the warning that the driver maybe won't match - it does. That's it, now ADB will work.
Then in recovery do something like adb push myupdate.zip /sdcard/ to get somethinf on your SD card.
Edit:
link to driver download:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I515MSAVZW then go to manuals & downloads -> software
Ghxoxst said:
Thank you for your reply
under device manager i do see my gnex but it has a yellow exclamation mark. i have deleted it and when i go to browse for the driver (the naked driver) i cannot find it under downloads...? so no driver is installed...
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The yellow exclamation mark is the reason why ADB doesn't see your device. As for the driver, it is attached to the post I linked to. Download & unzip, then update the driver.
Petrovski80 said:
The yellow exclamation mark is the reason why ADB doesn't see your device. As for the driver, it is attached to the post I linked to. Download & unzip, then update the driver.
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I got the drivers installed and adb now recognizes my device. I have gone into the Android folder all the way into the platform-tools subfolder where the actual rom zip i am trying to push is at. I opened cmd prompt and typed in "adb push romname.zip /sdcard/" which it then pushed onto my phone im assuming because it told me the data total and transfer rate /s.
Although now when i go to CWR i and go to INSTALL ZIP FROM SD CARD > CHOOSE ZIP FROM SD CARD it tells me there are no files found ?
its as if its not letting me mount the SDCARD, even when i go to hit the mount sd card on CWR it doesnt change it to unmount...? man im lost
do this:
a) either try
Code:
adb push rom.zip /data/media
b) or
- in recovery, go to install from sdcard, choose from sdcard;
- connect device (adb server should already have been started);
- push file again, either to /sdcard/, or /data/media/
- back out of "choose from sdcard" screen, and enter it again. the file you just transfered will be there.
i use the b) method when a) is not working, somehow it works.
note: you dont need to explicitly mount /sdcard. adb has full access to your device while on a custom recovery.
sent from my i9250
thanks to all whom chimed in and helped me out.
Option A) got it done, i guess the /data/media pushed it through. i see it in CWR now. Thanks a alot, i thought i was gonna have to go ODIN on my Nex.
THANK YOU GUYS. man, another android saved LOL THANK YOU
bk201doesntexist said:
do this:
a) either try
Code:
adb push rom.zip /data/media
b) or
- in recovery, go to install from sdcard, choose from sdcard;
- connect device (adb server should already have been started);
- push file again, either to /sdcard/, or /data/media/
- back out of "choose from sdcard" screen, and enter it again. the file you just transfered will be there.
i use the b) method when a) is not working, somehow it works.
note: you dont need to explicitly mount /sdcard. adb has full access to your device while on a custom recovery.
sent from my i9250
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Ghxoxst said:
thanks to all whom chimed in and helped me out.
Option A) got it done, i guess the /data/media pushed it through. i see it in CWR now. Thanks a alot, i thought i was gonna have to go ODIN on my Nex.
THANK YOU GUYS. man, another android saved LOL THANK YOU
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you never have to use odin if you can get into the bootloader.
Petrovski80 said:
- open windows device manager
- boot into CWM (it provides the ADB interface) and connect USB cable
- you should see your device being added to the list in device manager
- make sure you have the correct ADB driver installed, update if needed (use the naked driver v0.7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875)
- push a ROM to /sdcard using adb push
- flash ROM via CWM
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Thanks Petrovski80 ! I had softbricked my GNex and could not transfer anything into it. I was on TWRP. Flashed Clockwork through fastboot and used GNex Toolkit to push files into the phone.
You're a lifesaver !
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beekay201 said:
do this:
a) either try
Code:
adb push rom.zip /data/media
b) or
- in recovery, go to install from sdcard, choose from sdcard;
- connect device (adb server should already have been started);
- push file again, either to /sdcard/, or /data/media/
- back out of "choose from sdcard" screen, and enter it again. the file you just transfered will be there.
i use the b) method when a) is not working, somehow it works.
note: you dont need to explicitly mount /sdcard. adb has full access to your device while on a custom recovery.
sent from my i9250
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im trying to follow these steps you all have posted but im sorry, i dont fully understand how to push a rom or the ADB thing. i am going through the exact same issue stated at the start of this convo.... please help me
maximaspeed said:
im trying to follow these steps you all have posted but im sorry, i dont fully understand how to push a rom or the ADB thing. i am going through the exact same issue stated at the start of this convo.... please help me
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Don't bump threads over a year old...
Anyways, should be pretty easy for you to understand if you read this.
EDIT:
I was trying to reflash JB 4.3 because of storage issues but unfortunately I accidentally deleted and formatted internal and sd storage, so Im left with no OS on my Gnex but I can boot on recovery and fastboot. Also before I deleted the internal I did not enable usb debugging yet at that time. Is there a way I can flash a stock image by just using toolkit? ty
I tried pushing through fastboot mode but it says error: device not found. I only have the platform tools on my pc.
UPDATE:
Finally got the file pushed into the sd card doing via recovery. Since I am using TWRP recevery it was not too obvious how to do it unlike CWRM which I used to use. I spent more than 24 hours looking for the right solution that would work for me and funny thing was I finally got the right way to one of the first threads i looked into but just didnt pay much attention to it which was here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
"Boot your phone into Recovery and select the "Mounts & Storage" screen
- Plug your phone into your computer using USB Data Transfer Cable
- Ensure in Recovery that your phone shows "Unmount /sdcard/" and "Unmount /system/" (If they do not show this automatically, just press each one once respectively as pressing just toggles Mount and Unmount)
- Open Command Prompt on your computer by doing Start -> Run -> cmd
- In Command Prompt, type "cd c:\AndroidSDK\tools" replacing AndroidSDK\tools with wherever your adb and ROM are located.
- This is probably the most important part - Still in Command Prompt, type "adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/ROM.zip" replacing ROM with the EXACT name of the ROM file and including the .zip piece on both ends. This may take a minute or two...or four, but you will see a message in Command Prompt saying something like <12345678kb to 1234567kb>. That is just telling you that the file was pushed properly. (I did not include that message in the picture below)"
lastforone said:
Instead of using a toolkit, just push a rom to ur sdcard using adb and flash it via recovery.. Or you can download the official image, boot into fastboot and flash it..
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You were right on spot unfortunately I didnt know how to do it. Thank you anyways...:highfive::highfive::highfive:
Ty for all those who tried to help me, thank you for the effort, well it was indeed a learning experience... ahihihihi
Instead of using a toolkit, just push a rom to ur sdcard using adb and flash it via recovery.. Or you can download the official image, boot into fastboot and flash it..
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lastforone said:
Instead of using a toolkit, just push a file to ur sdcard using adb and flash it... Or you can download the official image, boot into fastboot and flash it..
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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well then i need to download sdk first ty anyways
lolobabes said:
well then i need to download sdk first ty anyways
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You do not need the whole sdk package. Just the adb + fastboot and few required files ... You can find the zip in erants guide..
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when i tried to push error device not found lol
lolobabes said:
when i tried to push error device not found lol
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Use adb sideload from twrp and send the zip from your PC to your phone.
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lolobabes said:
when i tried to push error device not found lol
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Go into your device manager if you have windows, and see if you have any errors.
If you do, you might have an exclamation mark for the device: Galaxy. You can manually install the drivers from here, point it to your toolkit, I guess, since you downloaded it already.
If he reads efrant's "android 101" -which is STICKIED ON GENERAL forum- just the first post, he'll know everything and downloaded everything he needs to know and have to interact with his device.
a manta wrote this.
Beauenheim said:
Go into your device manager if you have windows, and see if you have any errors.
If you do, you might have an exclamation mark for the device: Galaxy. You can manually install the drivers from here, point it to your toolkit, I guess, since you downloaded it already.
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When I am on recovery yes theres an exclamation on samsung mtp device but in fastboot mode the samsung mtp does not appear but when I do fastboot devices there appears a device number so I thought I can do it on fastboot. thank you.
beekay201 said:
If he reads efrant's "android 101" -which is STICKIED ON GENERAL forum- just the first post, he'll know everything and downloaded everything he needs to know and have to interact with his device.
a manta wrote this.
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I have read that already however I was hoping to just flash a file to the sdcard if is even possible considering I have formatted both internal and sdcard. I am very new to adb so its an easier way for me. But it seems then I will ave to do it the hard way. Thanks
PS
Not sure if this has any bearing but when I accidentally formated internal and sdcard it was a fresh 4.3 install and so android debugging was not enabled. Thanks
lolobabes said:
PS
Not sure if this has any bearing but when I accidentally formated internal and sdcard it was a fresh 4.3 install and so android debugging was not enabled. Thanks
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Doesn't matter because if you reboot in bootloader you can use fastboot(if drivers are installed properly), fastboot always works, you don't need to enable anything for it.
sui785 said:
Doesn't matter because if you reboot in bootloader you can use fastboot(if drivers are installed properly), fastboot always works, you don't need to enable anything for it.
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So meaning I can use fastboot to just push file to sdcard right? Tried to look for the right command but I cant seem to find the right one that works for me. Thank you.
tried doing this in fastboot "adb push romname.zip /sdcard/ROM/" had this error: device not found
lolobabes said:
tried doing this in fastboot "adb push romname.zip /sdcard/ROM/" had this error: device not found
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Take it out of a USB 3.0 port.
lolobabes said:
tried doing this in fastboot "adb push romname.zip /sdcard/ROM/" had this error: device not found
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lolobabes said:
So meaning I can use fastboot to just push file to sdcard right? Tried to look for the right command but I cant seem to find the right one that works for me. Thank you.
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no, there's no ADB interface on FASTBOOT interface. You'll never be able to push anything through ADB in FASTBOOT interface. Please read the thread i talked about earlier, and this one too -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895 - Just the first post of each will do.
Beauenheim said:
Take it out of a USB 3.0 port.
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*EPIC*
*facedesk*
*grows more white hair*
xD I actually had this issue a few days ago, had issues for 4 hours, realized I had my cord plugged in a 3.0 port.
Really dumb noob moment.
UPDATE:
Finally got the file pushed into the sd card doing via recovery. Since I am using TWRP recevery it was not too obvious how to do it unlike CWRM which I used to use. I spent more than 24 hours looking for the right solution that would work for me and funny thing was I finally got the right way to one of the first threads i looked into but just didnt pay much attention to it which was here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
"Boot your phone into Recovery and select the "Mounts & Storage" screen
- Plug your phone into your computer using USB Data Transfer Cable
- Ensure in Recovery that your phone shows "Unmount /sdcard/" and "Unmount /system/" (If they do not show this automatically, just press each one once respectively as pressing just toggles Mount and Unmount)
- Open Command Prompt on your computer by doing Start -> Run -> cmd
- In Command Prompt, type "cd c:\AndroidSDK\tools" replacing AndroidSDK\tools with wherever your adb and ROM are located.
- This is probably the most important part - Still in Command Prompt, type "adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/ROM.zip" replacing ROM with the EXACT name of the ROM file and including the .zip piece on both ends. This may take a minute or two...or four, but you will see a message in Command Prompt saying something like <12345678kb to 1234567kb>. That is just telling you that the file was pushed properly. (I did not include that message in the picture below)"
lastforone said:
Instead of using a toolkit, just push a rom to ur sdcard using adb and flash it via recovery.. Or you can download the official image, boot into fastboot and flash it..
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You were right on spot unfortunately I didnt know how to do it. Thank you anyways...:highfive::highfive::highfive:
Ty for all those who tried to help me, thank you for the effort, well it was indeed a learning experience... ahihihihi
lolobabes said:
UPDATE:
Finally got the file pushed into the sd card doing via recovery. Since I am using TWRP recevery it was not too obvious how to do it unlike CWRM which I used to use. I spent more than 24 hours looking for the right solution that would work for me and funny thing was I finally got the right way to one of the first threads i looked into but just didnt pay much attention to it which was here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
"Boot your phone into Recovery and select the "Mounts & Storage" screen
- Plug your phone into your computer using USB Data Transfer Cable
- Ensure in Recovery that your phone shows "Unmount /sdcard/" and "Unmount /system/" (If they do not show this automatically, just press each one once respectively as pressing just toggles Mount and Unmount)
- Open Command Prompt on your computer by doing Start -> Run -> cmd
- In Command Prompt, type "cd c:\AndroidSDK\tools" replacing AndroidSDK\tools with wherever your adb and ROM are located.
- This is probably the most important part - Still in Command Prompt, type "adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/ROM.zip" replacing ROM with the EXACT name of the ROM file and including the .zip piece on both ends. This may take a minute or two...or four, but you will see a message in Command Prompt saying something like <12345678kb to 1234567kb>. That is just telling you that the file was pushed properly. (I did not include that message in the picture below)"
You were right on spot unfortunately I didnt know how to do it. Thank you anyways...:highfive::highfive::highfive:
Ty for all those who tried to help me, thank you for the effort, well it was indeed a learning experience... ahihihihi
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I'm glad you sorted it out, that's the thing instead of teaching you step by step just left a hint on what you should do, helps you learn to do it on your own..
Peace,
L4.1
Thanks
Thanks for this. Was stuck with no factory image because had to wipe data because of encryption. Then was in dilemma of how to load the ZIP to sdcard without having to reflash the stock all over. This saved me the time. Thanks again