Problem with ROOT (ZE551ML) - ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I was reading through the methods of rooting and just figured out none of them works for me.
I can't seem to make my phone visible in adb while in the bootloader. No commands work because of this and when I do adb shell getprop, I see that ro.debuggable is 0.
How can I root my phone when I can't see it in the bootloader?

You mean you executed the command ”fastboot devices” and got nothing? Then you should probably chech if the adb driver is installed properly. Sometimes it gets little tricky during the driver installation.

I am using linux, when my device is booted, adb or fastboot devices returns it. When I'm on the bootloader, they don't show my device. That's the problem.

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[Q] ADB Shell Won't Allow me to run as SU

So I'm trying to get into su to run gfree_verify to make sure my permaroot S-off/SIM card unlock/SuperCID was successful, but I'm getting a permission denied error.
What happens is, I type adb shell, then I type su, there's a really long delay, then it tells me Permission Denied. However, when I run the Terminal Emulator from my phone and type in the su command, I get root access just fine.
I used the "official" method that is on the HTC Vision Wiki that is located here. The only thing, however, is that my Android SDK install wasn't installed using any type of installer. I just extracted a zip file and shoved it in a random folder. I did make sure to run the Command Prompt as Administrator before issuing the adb shell command, but I'm still unable to get superuser access through the PC. Trying to use the adb root command gives me an "adbd cannot run as root in production builds" error.
Did I do something incorrectly?
adb kill-server
adb start-server
See if that works. If not, try rebooting your computer.
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Does the Superuser app seem to be installed correctly on your phone ?
Do you have the output from gfree ? I wonder if it didn't work correctly with your kernel, it doesn't work with all kernels. What ROM/kernel do you have ?
Which procedure did you use, the one in the Wiki, or one involving dd'ing the eng hboot ?
steviewevie said:
Does the Superuser app seem to be installed correctly on your phone ?
Do you have the output from gfree ? I wonder if it didn't work correctly with your kernel, it doesn't work with all kernels. What ROM/kernel do you have ?
Which procedure did you use, the one in the Wiki, or one involving dd'ing the eng hboot ?
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I rebooted the daemeon, computer, and also the phone. No dice.
The Superuser app is correctly installed. When I ran Adfree and attempted to go into SU in Terminal, I got the usual Allow Superuser access dialog. Both worked without any problems; like I said, I can get root access from the on-the-phone terminal, it's when I attempted to get root access from the adb shell command on my computer where I have problems.
No special ROMs, completely stock post-November OTA update. The only thing I flashed after permarooting was the Clockwork Recovery mod, but adb shell SU wasn't working before this. I initially used some outdated instructions (involving the use of the dd command, and the wpathis.ko or something). I read some more and learned these were out of dated, so I unrooted. I then used the instructions that are on the wiki using gfree to permroot.
gfree_verify works without any problems if I run it from the Terminal Emulator on my phone. Returns the proper values to indicate I'm SIM Unlocked, SuperCID, and S-off. I'm glad it works, but I still don't like the fact I can't use the adb shell. Typing characters on the G2 is a pain in the ass.
I still want to know why I can't enter superuser from the PC adb shell. Am I doing something incorrectly?
Thanks a lot for your help!
Try clearing data for the SuperUser app?
go in your recovery screen from boot, select your mount options, and mount everything lol. Not sure if it'll fix it but everytime I have adb permission issues that seems to fix it and I don't think it could hurt.
dietotherhythm said:
go in your recovery screen from boot, select your mount options, and mount everything lol. Not sure if it'll fix it but everytime I have adb permission issues that seems to fix it and I don't think it could hurt.
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This worked perfectly! When I entered su from the command prompt, the SuperUser app popped up on the phone's side and I hit allow. It then let me through.
What exactly was broken though? Why did mounting everything from the Clockwork Recovery menu fix this?

KF Failed Root

Hi guys! I'm new to the forum but not new to the IT world and not new to Linux or Android devices.
I'm stuck at the Kindle Fire screen after a failed attempt to root the device. Here's what I did. I'm hoping somebody can please help me. I did lots of Google searches to try to solve my issue and I can't seem to find the right solution.
So here's the background. I tried to root my KF by using this process http://www.pcworld.com/article/244303/how_to_root_your_kindle_fire.html on an Windows 7 VM. Then I found that SuperOneClick didn't work for KF6.3. So then I tried to KF Utility v.0.9.5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
I selected the option to root the KF. After it went through the process and I got the Kindle Fire screen (which is sounds like the KF is in the fastboot process) I couldn't get anything to work at that point. I couldn't get the VM to even see the KF nor Ubuntu (which is the main OS of that laptop). So then I figured I bricked the device. So I followed these instructions http://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-unbrick-your-amazon-kindle-fire-46412/ but that won't work ecause the KF isn't being recognized by the OS. SO at that point, I couldn't get anything to work. So I rebooted the laptop (which is running Ubuntu 12) and the KF booted back up and it fired back up.
If I power off the KF and turn it back on, it gets stuck at the KF bootup screen.
So at that point I decided to throw Windows 7 on a different laptop that I have and see if I can get it to work. So I installed java & Android ADK for my OS (Windows 7). I installed the USB driver and updated the packages. So I go through these instructions first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568340 and I can't get the KF to be recognized as a device through adb. So I go back to the PC World instructions (linked above) and I follow steps through step 8. And I still can't get the KF to be displayed through adb. When I try to kill the adb server and then enter adb devices, I still can't get the KF to be recognized.
Oh and btw, Windows 7 does recognize the device as a "Kindle".
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sparty On!
Use the following fastboot commands:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
or
adb shell idme bootmode 4000
adb this should be the way it works:
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Thanks for the reply.
Unfortunately, I tried it and I get an invalid usage error. -i isn't a valid option. I can use -w, -s, -p, or -c.
I also obtained fastboot from the CyanogenMod Wiki for Fastboot and copied the exe to the /android-sdk/platform-tools folder and tried it. I also followed the wiki and copied it and found that placing it in the /tools/ directory wouldn't work because the missing .dll file isin the platform-tools directory and not in the tools directory.
I'm having the same problem I think since windows doesn't recognize my kindle I can't install the drivers.
AndroidSparty said:
Thanks for the reply.
Unfortunately, I tried it and I get an invalid usage error. -i isn't a valid option. I can use -w, -s, -p, or -c.
I also obtained fastboot from the CyanogenMod Wiki for Fastboot and copied the exe to the /android-sdk/platform-tools folder and tried it. I also followed the wiki and copied it and found that placing it in the /tools/ directory wouldn't work because the missing .dll file isin the platform-tools directory and not in the tools directory.
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Us the same commands without -i 0x1949
fastboot oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot reboot
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ammubarak said:
Use the following fastboot commands:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
or
adb shell idme bootmode 4000
adb this should be the way it works
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None of these commands will work without first being able to communicate with the device. In order to communicate with the device you need working drivers. And even though Windows says the drivers are installed, it doesn't mean they are working.
For some reason, the Kindle Fire Utility, along with Windows is a bad combination. You could try to uninstall and delete the current drivers then reinstall OR set up your Linux to run adb and fastboot commands from the terminal.
From they way it sounds, your device is already rooted. All you need to do at this point is change the bootmode. This can easily be done in Linux as long as you are in root. For more info on bootmodes and drivers, read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747567
From a command prompt in windows CD over the the folder containing fast boot. One your command prompt is in that folder type fast boot devices. If it says that no devices found then you have a driver issue. What needs to be done next is open the folder containing kfu and run drivers.bat. this should install the appropriate drivers. Once this is done open kfu, select option one, then option 2. This should cause your fire to reboot in normal mode. IF that doesn't work you can push a boot.img to your fire in fast boot if for some reason you fouled up the system directory. Let me know if that does the trick first, if not I'll explain how to fastboot it back to a working condition.
Edit: in kfu select the option that says normal boot mode. Not sure if its option 2 or not. I'm not in front of my PC
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I received mine with 6.3 and KFU wouldn't recognize it even after using the driver installation. BUT I found way around it. You need to install the drivers manually, and then KFU will work. Download the drivers, then extract the .android folder (create it if you don't have one) to
C:\Documents and Settings\YOURUSERNAME\.android open up your device manager, click on the Kindle and follow the UI to select the .android folder. Restart and use KFU. Enjoy!
soupmagnet said:
None of these commands will work without first being able to communicate with the device. In order to communicate with the device you need working drivers. And even though Windows says the drivers are installed, it doesn't mean they are working.
For some reason, the Kindle Fire Utility, along with Windows is a bad combination. You could try to uninstall and delete the current drivers then reinstall OR set up your Linux to run adb and fastboot commands from the terminal.
From they way it sounds, your device is already rooted. All you need to do at this point is change the bootmode. This can easily be done in Linux as long as you are in root. For more info on bootmodes and drivers, read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747567
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Thanks for the info. I'm on my Windows box now, but i'll try the Linux directions in that URL tomorrow and will get back to you. Thanks!
backspacepc said:
From a command prompt in windows CD over the the folder containing fast boot. One your command prompt is in that folder type fast boot devices. If it says that no devices found then you have a driver issue. What needs to be done next is open the folder containing kfu and run drivers.bat. this should install the appropriate drivers. Once this is done open kfu, select option one, then option 2. This should cause your fire to reboot in normal mode. IF that doesn't work you can push a boot.img to your fire in fast boot if for some reason you fouled up the system directory. Let me know if that does the trick first, if not I'll explain how to fastboot it back to a working condition.
Edit: in kfu select the option that says normal boot mode. Not sure if its option 2 or not. I'm not in front of my PC
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Good news, I ran fast boot devices without an error. Bad news, it didn't list any devices. Just sent me to another blank command line.
When I initially ran install drivers.bat through FK Utility, it installed the drivers successfully, from what it said. I just ran it again and it said the drivers were installed successfully and the driver name is Google, Inc (WinUSB).
When I ran KF Utility (run.bat), it says that the ADB Status is offline. At this point, I would think that since ADB is offline, the Utility won't work? Stupid Windows!!!
AndroidSparty said:
Thanks for the info. I'm on my Windows box now, but i'll try the Linux directions in that URL tomorrow and will get back to you. Thanks!
Good news, I ran fast boot devices without an error. Bad news, it didn't list any devices. Just sent me to another blank command line.
When I initially ran install drivers.bat through FK Utility, it installed the drivers successfully, from what it said. I just ran it again and it said the drivers were installed successfully and the driver name is Google, Inc (WinUSB).
When I ran KF Utility (run.bat), it says that the ADB Status is offline. At this point, I would think that since ADB is offline, the Utility won't work? Stupid Windows!!!
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Actually it will, status will still be off line, just select the boot mode option, and then on the next screen select normal bootmode
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For future reference if you want to use Linux to issue fastboot and adb commands, here's the tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22067293
I'd suggest using Linux as it is WAY more stable and WAY more reliable.
soupmagnet said:
For future reference if you want to use Linux to issue fastboot and adb commands, here's the tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22067293
I'd suggest using Linux as it is WAY more stable and WAY more reliable.
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I completely agree, I use and am familiar with both and it sounded like he was trying to do it from a windows machine.
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backspacepc said:
I completely agree, I use and am familiar with both and it sounded like he was trying to do it from a windows machine.
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Actually...I'm a she.
Since I have both available to me...it sounds like I should scrap the Windows (which is an understatement anyway) and use Linux/Ubuntu. That I can do!
I'll try the Linux directions later today and will let you know how I come out. Thanks again for the help!
Edit: Okay just tried it & I still can't get adb & fastboot to recognize the device. I followed the "Enable ADB under Ubuntu/Linux" directions and still nodda.
AndroidSparty said:
I'll try the Linux directions later today and will let you know how I come out. Thanks again for the help!
Edit: Okay just tried it & I still can't get adb & fastboot to recognize the device. I followed the "Enable ADB under Ubuntu/Linux" directions and still nodda.
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Sorry ma'am! did you also try the directions I posted for windows as far as kfu? Its starting to sound like you may not have fully flashed fff
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backspacepc said:
Sorry ma'am! did you also try the directions I posted for windows as far as kfu? Its starting to sound like you may not have fully flashed fff
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You may also want to try to rerun your root script, oddly enough I've had that work before too.
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AndroidSparty said:
Edit: Okay just tried it & I still can't get adb & fastboot to recognize the device. I followed the "Enable ADB under Ubuntu/Linux" directions and still nodda.
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Did you notice the second post in the Linux tutorial?
kinfauns said:
Thanks for the guide on setting this up for linux. I just wanted to point out a small error in the instructions. The echo command above is incorrect and will not do what you intended. It should be corrected to
Code:
echo 0x1949 >> ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
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backspacepc said:
Sorry ma'am! did you also try the directions I posted for windows as far as kfu? Its starting to sound like you may not have fully flashed fff
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I just ran kfu and I I was able to get it to do a normal boot. YAY!
Then I ran the .bat file in the KFU and I selected the permanent root. During the activating fastboot, it said that "Oops something went wrong...." it couldn't find the kindle. Then it installed twrp.img is missing and it downloaded successfully. So then I got the Notice, and it's installing TWRP and it's waiting for the device. I turned the Kindle off & on a few times to get the KFU to recognize the Kindle, and no luck. At least I was able to boot into the KF while it's still still waiting for the device. BUT....at this point during the TWRP install process, it's waiting for the device and not recognizing it.
soupmagnet said:
Did you notice the second post in the Linux tutorial?
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I did, but I used vi instead of gedit. And i verified that 0x149 was in the file on a new line.
AndroidSparty said:
I did, but I used vi instead of gedit. And i verified that 0x149 was in the file on a new line.
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I can't imagine why using vi would make any difference but you could try gedit to see if it works.
As for TWRP, you could install it manually (Windows). Make sure you have a connection with adb/fastboot and use KFU to set your device to fastboot mode. Keep in mind when you do this that you may have to go through the whole process of fixing your drivers again (blame Windows/KFU).
When you're in fastboot mode, hold the power button until the device shuts down.
Shift + right click the KFU folder that contains fastboot (tools) and open as a command
In the prompt that comes up, enter:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery /path/to/twrp2.1.img
When your prompt says "waiting for device", turn the device back on.
Make sure it's twrp 2.1 Version 2.0 is installed in a different manner and will most likely cause problems if installed with the "flash recovery" command.

[Q] KF2 Rooted with cm11 and kitkat running

My kf2 was working fine but I ran out of room to install apps. I deleted unneeded apps still not enough room. I booted into twrp did a full wipe and now I can't side-load any roms to install. Twrp shows no OS installed. It will boot into twrp fine but nothing else. I have a fastboot cable. My computer recognizes my kf2 as an adb device but I can't seen to get anything to load. Some of the commands in KFFAID work but not all. I am trying to load cm11 and kitkat back. Any help would be appreciated.
James
getnby said:
My kf2 was working fine but I ran out of room to install apps. I deleted unneeded apps still not enough room. I booted into twrp did a full wipe and now I can't side-load any roms to install. Twrp shows no OS installed. It will boot into twrp fine but nothing else. I have a fastboot cable. My computer recognizes my kf2 as an adb device but I can't seen to get anything to load. Some of the commands in KFFAID work but not all. I am trying to load cm11 and kitkat back. Any help would be appreciated.
James
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if sideload doesnt work then just do this, put the rom you want to flash and its gapps in the folder that adb is in, and run this while booted into twrp: adb push romnamegoeshere /sdcard/
then you can install the rom from inside twrp
didn't work
stunts513 said:
if sideload doesnt work then just do this, put the rom you want to flash and its gapps in the folder that adb is in, and run this while booted into twrp: adb push romnamegoeshere /sdcard/
then you can install the rom from inside twrp
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Here is what happened. It said the device was not found. In the device manager it shows adb device under kindle fire.
Look on your task manager and kill every instance of adb.exe that you see and try again, I had that happen before when multiple instances were running. As long as it is in twrp then adb should work. If it continues to not work then uninstall the adb driver and if you see the MTP kindle device still there remove it as well, there might be a composite device that needs removing too, I find it a pita going between fastboot, recovery and whatever ROM os flashed if I use windows because of this, the drivers constantly have to be reinstalled when you change modes for me, hence why I avoid working with my kindle in windows and instead just use Linux. If you see any USB composite devices, check the hardware id's for a vid of 1949, if it has that then feel free to uninstall it. This may sound a bit complex, if you need more of an explanation just tell me.
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No luck
stunts513 said:
Look on your task manager and kill every instance of adb.exe that you see and try again, I had that happen before when multiple instances were running. As long as it is in twrp then adb should work. If it continues to not work then uninstall the adb driver and if you see the MTP kindle device still there remove it as well, there might be a composite device that needs removing too, I find it a pita going between fastboot, recovery and whatever ROM os flashed if I use windows because of this, the drivers constantly have to be reinstalled when you change modes for me, hence why I avoid working with my kindle in windows and instead just use Linux. If you see any USB composite devices, check the hardware id's for a vid of 1949, if it has that then feel free to uninstall it. This may sound a bit complex, if you need more of an explanation just tell me.
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My computer only recognizes the kindle as an adb device in fastboot mode. I haven't been able to use any of the adb commands on it with any luck. It says device not found. This only shows in kffaid version 4.1.87-beta.
*facepalm* you don't use adb commands with fastboot, you use fastboot commands with fastboot. When it is in twrp it should have adb access though...
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I think I have a driver issue. I forgot to thank you for your help. If I could send the zip rom and gapps I could get it back to where it was. Is there anyway to start all over from the original kindle OS at this point?
Thanks you
You coukd restore it in fastboot using kffa but it seems like unnecessary work. I would boot a ubuntu 13.10 live cd/usb and just attempt it from there since there won't be any driver issues.
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I tried Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and it was to much trouble. I will try Ubuntu 13.10. I will have to learn the commands to use it.
Thanks
getnby said:
I tried Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and it was to much trouble. I will try Ubuntu 13.10. I will have to learn the commands to use it.
Thanks
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these commands should do the trick assuming the repos are all active in the downloadable section of the software updates control panel.
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sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot
and after that the fastboot command will work but keep in mind to give it superuser privis with sudo or it probably wont work, i had forgotten that recently on my own pc since i don't deal with fastboot too often. ex: sudo fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
I had to work all weekend. I tried to get access through ubuntu 13.10. I used the commands you provided (sudo apt-get update). This command worked fine. When I used this command (sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot) It said I had to enable universe. I did some research and got that working and tried to use this command again (sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot) then this one worked fine. Then I tried the last command with my kindle in fastboot mode flashing green light (sudo fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product ). The message was cannot connect to otter-2 ... device. Same thing I have been getting all along.
I think when I wiped the system I cleared all the software to connect to any external device. I don't know if I can even get access to restore the original OS. If you haven't guessed by now I an a noob. I think you realized that with my adb commands with fastboot enabled. I got the impression you knew when I saw the *facepalm* comment the the beginning of you post. When my kindle is booted to twrp my computer does not recognize it. My computer will recognize as an adb device when in fastboot mode. My computer will recognize it as a kindle (with a yellow triangle in the device manager) when it is trying to boot with the white and blue logo. I don't know what to do at this point. Here is a screen shot with adb side load from twrp.
Interesting, seems that data didn't want to mount. Have you tried adb from Linux while in twrp? Just run "sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb" to install the command, if you can get adb access at least then I may be able to help fix this depending on what exactly is wrong. BTW I didn't exactly think you were a noon with that facepalm, I just see people get that misconception a lot about adb and fastboot commands. What exactly did that fastboot command report back, I was surprised it was an error when I saw otter2 in the error considering that was what that command was sort of supposed to report back.
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Here is where I am. See below. Now where do I put the file in ubuntu so I can access it from the terminal window. I am running ubuntu from a live CD. I tried the push command but it says no such file or directory. I told you I was a noob!
[email protected]:~$ adb devices
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF recovery
Since adb is in a system path must out it in the current directory you are CD'd into, if you left the terminal alone it should be in ~ (the home folder of the Ubuntu account) so photo the home folder and drop it in there and run "adb push filename /sdcard/"
Considering that /data doesn't want to mount and that /sdcard os technically in /data, that command might not work depending on what's going on. I reccomend seeing if you can first and if not goto the months and mount /cache if its not mounted already, and they pushing a twrp update into it to try to reflash twrp, its small enough I think it should fit into the cache, though I don't think a ROM would fit.
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I installed ubuntu on my laptop with windows 7. It seems to work better. I put the files in the home folder and the user folder. I mounted the cache and ubuntu said instead of unable to mount it was unable to access kindle now. Here is the terminal window results.
[email protected]:~$ sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb
[sudo] password for user:
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
android-tools-adb is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
[email protected]:~$ adb push cm-10.2-20130908-UNOFFICAL-otter2.zip /sdcard/
cannot stat 'cm-10.2-20130908-UNOFFICAL-otter2.zip': No such file or directory
[email protected]:~$
Um OK well the filenames are case sensitive in Linux so lookout for that. Also if it was in your home folder then it should have worked as long as you didn't CD anywhere else in the terminal first.
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Problem Fixed
I fixed my problem. I had to restart my kindle into recovery mode and connect the fastboot cable to the computer and kindle before it booted into TWRP. At that point while booted into TWRP I used the push command in ebuntu terminal to sideload cm11 and gapps. After I loaded them I installed them with TWRP and rebooted. Now it is restored to where it was when I wiped it. I will not do the advanced wipe again.
adb push cm-11-20140202-NIGHTLY-otter2.zip /sdcard/
adb push gapps-kk-20131119.zip /sdcard/
Thanks for your help stunts513
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ADB & root

Hello,
Currently I am running the Viper10 ROM, but every ROM I've tried for this device so far has had the same issue. The command "adb root" produces the response "adb cannot run as root in production builds."
While I *can* most certainly run an adb shell as root by going into the shell and running su, I also have to exit before returning to my PC, which means I will no longer be running as root once I leave the shell. Thus, I cannot push any files from my PC onto my device.
After reading that the error about production builds is triggered by the flag in default.prop ro.debuggable being set to 0, I unpacked the boot image, changed that flag to 1, repacked the image and reflashed the boot partition, and now when I run "adb root" the terminal output says "restarting adbd as root." But, after doing this, the device can no longer be found.
So. Is what I am trying to do truly impossible with this device? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Unlocking bootloader and rooting A5 help

I've rooted devices before but now they all have serious issues lol
I've had to look up how to root an A5 520W. Everything says to unlock the bootloader first.
So im having troubles with this. (as with rooting things before, I tried rooting without unlocking bootloader with apps and flashing different imgs through ODIN, but phone not rooted)
I've followed all instructions for unlocking the bootloader. When I go into the appdata folder with the fastboot.exe and whatever to open the cmd/power shell cmd window, I enter the commands 'adb....' but the commands show that they don't work. power shell suggested I used .\adb then the command, but I tried that too, and none of them worked.
I was going to try to manually do this with just the regular CMD but I don't know how to change the paths to add the commands into. But regardless it should have worked with the power shell with the riight directory?
Let me know:
If I'm doing something wrong with power shell,
should be using regular CMD instead (and if you can, guide me through to how to change the paths to execute commands for)
anything else I should know
thanks
I think you should just install a twrp and install the root from that.
Also I suggest you install Magisk, it has very few problems.

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