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Need Mac Beta Testers: Interface for Pushing Files

Hello,
I need beta testers running Mac OS X to test a new application.
This application is for people who are either uncomfortable or unwilling to use Terminal and ./adb for pushing files to their device.
This first beta version is just to test how it works on different computers. It pushes the file to the sdcard of the phone using ./adb. The only input needed from the user is to select the file.
Later releases will let the user choose which folder on the device to copy to, but the next release will probably just involve pushing .apk to the /system/app folder.
Please let me know the results.
http://derekcwilkinson.com/PushFile.zip
Beta 2:
http://derekcwilkinson.com/Push_File_Beta_2.zip
Change Log:
Added option to choose the location that the file is to be pushed to.
Added Recovery application
Added Reboot application.
Planned Updates:
Pull File - Ready
Device Backup - PM me if you know a good way to backup with ./adb (mine is taking too long)
Device Backup w/SD - PM me if you know a good way to backup with ./adb (mine is taking too long)
Install .apk - testing
Uninstall .apk - testing
Restore Backup - going to take awhile (need to get device backup working first)
Restore Backup w/SD - going to take awhile (need to get device backup working first)
Flash ROM - testing

is this an actual program or a script?

Works fine for me

mrchu001 said:
is this an actual program or a script?
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It's a program that runs a script
It's just a test to see how it works, I will turn it into a more "real" application later.

I've updated it to Beta 2

I'm copied/pasted the android folder into /User/document but when i run "Push File With Location" show this error message -->
( iMac Snow Leopard v.10.6.3 build 10D573

@rainbow
same thing happening to me!

rainbow2112 said:
I'm copied/pasted the android folder into /User/document but when i run "Push File With Location" show this error message -->
( iMac Snow Leopard v.10.6.3 build 10D573
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Hmm, strange, I haven't had any beta testers have this issue.
Is the phone connected with USB debugging?

derekwilkinson said:
Is the phone connected with USB debugging?
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Yes, I have always flag on debugging USB mode.

rainbow2112 said:
Yes, I have always flag on debugging USB mode.
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Try this, and tell me where the error comes up.
http://derekcwilkinson.com/PushFileSource.zip

derekwilkinson said:
Try this, and tell me where the error comes up.
http://derekcwilkinson.com/PushFileSource.zip
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When run this, automator show this windows ...

rainbow2112 said:
When run this, automator show this windows ...
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Ah, you're using a different language. That could be the problem. Is the folder path still /Documents/Android/SDK/tools on your computer?
Also, when you run it in Automator, where does the error occur?

derekwilkinson said:
Ah, you're using a different language. That could be the problem. Is the folder path still /Documents/Android/SDK/tools on your computer?
Also, when you run it in Automator, where does the error occur?
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The folder path in my iMac is /Users/Rainbow/Documents/Android/SDK/tools
the error occur after a few seconds after click OK after choosing the file to be sent to MemoryCard

Okay, if it doesn't occur until then, that means it sees the device and android SDK. Is the SD card mounted on the computer? are you copying to /sdcard/ as the file path?

derekwilkinson said:
Okay, if it doesn't occur until then, that means it sees the device and android SDK. Is the SD card mounted on the computer? are you copying to /sdcard/ as the file path?
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No, sdcard no is mounted.
i don't understand this_ " are you copying to /sdcard/ as the file path?" sorry

When that window pops up (the one in your screenshot) are you putting /sdcard/ in the text box?

im going to try your app out =]
excited.

Sick of windows..
I am so sick of using a windows computer to do anything on my Hero so as soon as I get home tomorrow I will be trying this out on my system. SL 10.6.4 and I will be so happy to do it..

404 File not found. I'd love to help test this - can someone please re-upload the zip?
Edited 1/16/11
I'm using root explorer so this isn't really necessary for me anymore.

cloudstrife7 said:
404 File not found. I'd love to help test this - can someone please re-upload the zip?
Edited 1/16/11
I'm using root explorer so this isn't really necessary for me anymore.
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I'm a bit confused--PushFile is for pushing files from your Mac to phone (in other words, a computer-side application), while Root Explorer is a file manager for the phone (a phone side app), that, unless I've missed something, does not replicate the functionality that PushFile attempted to provide. Am I missing some cool new feature of Root Explorer that lets you easily transfer files from your Mac to your phone?

[SCRIPT] Windows One Click Root Method [3/26/11]

HTC Thunderbolt Windows One Click Root
This is a simple batch file that will guide you in rooting your device.
It is pretty easy to follow along but please take your time and read everything. It has only been tested a few times so please report any errors or issues you find.
Huge thanks to NetForce-TX on IRC for testing along with helping, I owe you!
Also thanks to Jcase for guidance
TeamAndIRC and Captainkrtek (Me) are NOT responsible for any bricks, fires, or damaged/broken hardware due to this process
If you wish to read the batch files contents either open it with notepad or check the pastebin
Instructions are included in the file when running it along with where to get the necessary files.
Prerequisites:
Drivers Installed & Working
SDK Installed with ADB
Exploits.zip with contents extracted to your ADB dir
PG05IMG.zip
Downgrade RUU
A Thunderbolt running 605.6 or 605.9 Firmware
You can download the OneClickRoot here
I will update this from time to time if needed, If you have issues with the batch file please PM me on XDA or find me on irc.andirc.net #Thunderbolt.
I will not reply to your PM if you want me to help you root your phone!
UPDATE: If SU acts up (IE: Force closes) flash this via CWM

Reserved for Linux version

Wow, looks easy! But I'm glad I did it through ADB. Nice job!

pinhead875 said:
Wow, looks easy! But I'm glad I did it through ADB. Nice job!
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Thanks! It is pretty simple, only a few things you have to do manually (no possible workaround) such as flashing from the bootloader.

Anyone try this yet?
sent using Tapatalk on the TB.

egeorgia said:
Anyone try this yet?
sent using Tapatalk on the TB.
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Already a few people have tested it, all successes

so we set the phone to debug mode and the usb mode to just charging?
i was going to to the other root ;set up my ADB earlier but chickened out... i already have the files downloaded

Cg006 said:
so we set the phone to debug mode and the usb mode to just charging?
i was going to to the ot her root and set up my abd earlier but chickened out... i already have the files downloaded
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Yeah exactly, just debug and charging, until you have to copy over the roms then you will set the USB mode to mount SD

I did the long method but I missed the step to get s-off. Can I still use the one click root method sk I can obtain s-off?

alphatectz said:
I did the long method but I missed the step to get s-off. Can I still use the one click root method sk I can obtain s-off?
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Yes you can, but I reccomend unrooting whatever you have done so far using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423

Captainkrtek said:
Yes you can, but I reccomend unrooting whatever you have done so far using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
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Ok, I'll unroot and use the one click method. Thx

can we get a poll maybe to see success rate

Can we get a Step by Step Instruction Guide? it would be nice for us beginners

ok so after i choose my path where my android sdk platform tools folder is i get
Pushing files via ADB...
This process may take some time, if it takes longer than 30 seconds
Make sure the drivers are install and USB debugging is on.
cannot stat 'psneuter': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'busybox': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'misc.img': No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/psneuter: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/busybox: No such file or directory
so what did i do wrong? i get my serial number when i get type adb devices....

b33zy682 said:
ok so after i choose my path where my android sdk platform tools folder is i get
Pushing files via ADB...
This process may take some time, if it takes longer than 30 seconds
Make sure the drivers are install and USB debugging is on.
cannot stat 'psneuter': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'busybox': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'misc.img': No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/psneuter: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/busybox: No such file or directory
so what did i do wrong? i get my serial number when i get type adb devices....
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You need to put the contents of exploits.zip in the same directory ADB is in

ok what in that zip needs to go where?

Phone Has been Succesfully Rooted.
Did most of the steps while doing some WoW Raiding. lol
Thank you so much.... now.. should i flash a new rom on this baby?

b33zy682 said:
ok what in that zip needs to go where?
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take everything that is in exploits.zip and move it to your android sdk directory specifically the location of adb.exe (will either be in platform-tools or tools) as for the two RUUs, they can be anywhere but you will have to move them at one point to your SD card. That is about it

Cg006 said:
Phone Has been Succesfully Rooted.
Did most of the steps while doing some WoW Raiding. lol
Thank you so much.... now.. should i flash a new rom on this baby?
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Yes you should

Cg006 said:
Phone Has been Succesfully Rooted.
Did most of the steps while doing some WoW Raiding. lol
Thank you so much.... now.. should i flash a new rom on this baby?
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damn right! lol

[TOOL] pySignare - Quickly Sign APKs [Windows]

pySignare
"-to sign"
v1.0​
Version 1.0
Complete re-write into python.
Prerequisites
Windows (for now)
Java
Get Java here --> https://www.java.com/en/download/
Python 3.x
Get 3.3.4 here --> http://www.python.org/download/releases/3.3.4/
Instructions
Download
Extract
Copy Unsigned APKs Into "UnsignedApks"
Run "pySignare.py"
Follow On-Screen Prompts
Thats It
Future Development
Make X-Platform - (Shouldn't be too hard)
Minor code tidy up
Currently its bundled with TestExample.apk (just an empty renamed zip) so it can be tested straight away.
DOWNLOAD HERE (Download ZIP - Right hand side)
Please post your experience, and if you encounter any errors, let me know and I'll attempt to fix.

FAQ
Q. I get the error - 'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
A. You either, do not have the Java installed or have not added java to your PATH in Environment Variables. Either install Java or add Java to your PATH.

Thanks dude.

Any feedback, problems or suggestions?

wow it works! Easy to use! thanks!

Thank you.
Are there any Linux wizards out there who can help me port this?

New version 0.3 available.

tried it all i get is cannot find specified path
edit: forget that i fixed it had to modify the it as im using jdk 1.7.0

I don't know why I changed it, but in v0.3 it assumes you have installed the Java Development Kit (JDK) on a 64bit system (it mirrors my system rather than a universal approach).
If you have java added to your windows PATH, try using these files, just extract these to the same directory and run these instead.

works great! small suggestion is for the batch file to ask for the location of your jdk.
also have error checking as the batch said it worked but didnt at first (due to the location of the jdk)

andyharney said:
I don't know why I changed it, but in v0.3 it assumes you have installed the Java Development Kit (JDK) on a 64bit system (it mirrors my system rather than a universal approach).
If you have java added to your windows PATH, try using these files, just extract these to the same directory and run these instead.
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I am using a 64 bit system I have jdk on both program files 64 bit and (x86) and the path in the test keys ran to jdk 1.6.0_25(x86) so I used notepad ++ edit it to 1.7.0(x86) tried again it signed and zipalinged no problem
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

Your right, I wrote this quickly to fulfil my needs on my system.
I will update to v0.4 with error checking & JDK checking soon.
Thanks for the suggestion.
EDIT: Seems you beat me to the reply leith. If your JDK is added to your windows path then it shouldnt matter whether its 32 or 64 bit. When I updated from v0.2 to v0.3 I used my personal build rather than the universal "java" approach. I can see that as explicit paths are specified in the .bat. v0.4 will add error checking and will most probably include a stripped out java package.

awesome! keep up the good work dude

andyharney said:
DOWNLOAD HERE
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unable to dl now: Fatal error: Method ExceptionDisplay::__toString() must not throw an exception in /home/aharney/public_html/index.php on line 644
?

Try using a different browser, that error is quite rare and unique to certain localised versions of windows + firefox.

Version 0.4 now out.

Flawless victory brilliant Andy
im no stranger to signing apks
both of us know this tool is the best
better than any other signtool
never gonna give this up
not gonna desert this tool...

I saw what you did there. Version 0.5 will replace icon.png in every apk with a png of his face.

I can't download the file
Forbidden
You don't have permission to access /index.php on this server.
Additionally, a 500 Internal Server Error error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
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Yeah, I had to take the site down again. Been hit with 2 DDoS attacks in the last 3 days. I don't know why.
I will have it back up at some point tonight. I will PM you when its back up.

nook tablet adb no devices (potential fix)

I had been using adb successfully, then it stopped working.
adb devices would only report no devices.
Finally I reviewed the runmefirst.bat from the rooting howto and noticed there is a check in there for
"%userprofile%\.android\adb_usb.ini"
This file needs to exist and it needs to contain the following
0x2080
Once I updated that ini file adb started working again.

chupper said:
I had been using adb successfully, then it stopped working.
adb devices would only report no devices.
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In my case, I'm connecting my NT for the first time and the command adb devices doesn't show anything
chupper said:
Finally I reviewed the runmefirst.bat from the rooting howto and noticed there is a check in there for
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where is this file "runmefirst.bat" my the extension i take it that it is a windows batch file, Since i'm running UbuntuPangolin which file should i refer to..
chupper said:
"%userprofile%\.android\adb_usb.ini"
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Do i need to create this file manually, Coz i didn't find it Under my $HOME/ and is the file same for Linux(Ubuntu) too?
chupper said:
This file needs to exist and it needs to contain the following
0x2080
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I understand that this number here, is vendor Id which i saw and followed the instructions from 51-android-rules(codeDOTgoogleDOTcom)
Can you let me know whats going wrong with my NT, even after following the instructions form the above link. Do i need to follow your instructions too? Please Help me....

I think you might have better luck if you posted your questions in the nook tablet forum. This is the forum for the nook color.
Sent from my NookColor using xda premium

[Q] Hopefully simple Nook Touch question...

I have a Nook Simple Touch, BNRV300, and I have successfully modified uRamdisk to gain root shell access with ADB over USB (Thanks Renate!). I am currently on firmware version 1.2.1.
I know this may seem like heresy to some here, but I really do not want or need to root my NST and add a number of apps I won't use anyway. I have a fully rooted Nexus 7 for that sort of thing.
All I would like to be able to do is turn off the need to swipe to unlock when returning from sleep, and modify the text on the screensaver overlay.
I have discovered, by the way, that sqlite3 does not seem to be available on this NST, as when trying to use it via ADB shell, it says "sqlite3: not found".
SO, there we are... I would greatly appreciate any assistance offered.
MildBill
P.S. I have tried Nook Manager, and while it did what I wanted, there were many things added that I just have no need for. And, battery drain seemed to double.So, it had to go.

Regarding SQLite3.
Since the guts of it (libsqlite.so) is already in the Nook, you only need the command line executable (sqlite3).
It's here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50958855#post50958855
Unzip it, stick it in /system/bin, chmod 755 it.

Renate NST said:
Regarding SQLite3.
Since the guts of it (libsqlite.so) is already in the Nook, you only need the command line executable (sqlite3).
It's here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50958855#post50958855
Unzip it, stick it in /system/bin, chmod 755 it.
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Ahh, once again, thank you Renate. Now if I can get some idea on my main questions...

There are no simple questions here. Even the answers are complicated.
Many people have created solutions and packed them into these "manager" things.
I finally got around to doing my own minimal one.
It's packaged up in nook121patch.zip (in the signature).
Code:
C:\>adb pull /system/framework/android.policy.jar
C:\>apktool d android.policy.jar \AP
C:\>mergesmali /v C:\AP\smali C:\Nook121Patch\KeyguardViewMediator.smali
C:\>apktool b C:\AP android.policy.jar
C:\>adb shell stop
C:\>adb mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
C:\>adb push android.policy.jar /system/framework/
C:\>adb shell chmod 644 /system/framework/android.policy.jar
C:\>adb shell reboot

Renate NST said:
There are no simple questions here. Even the answers are complicated.
Many people have created solutions and packed them into these "manager" things.
I finally got around to doing my own minimal one.
It's packaged up in nook121patch.zip (in the signature).
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Well Renate, I hate to complicate your answer any more than necessary, but...
On the Temblast page that clicking on your signature takes me to, I do see mergesmali, one of the two tools I will need based on the instructions you gave. I do not see nook121patch.zip, nor apktool, however. Where can I find these?
Also, can you tell me something about what this will do for me?
I hate to be such a noob, I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous. Thanks again for all your help, sorry I have to keep asking for more.
MildBill

Well, I wasn't that clear.
mergesmali is in the signature, nook121patch.zip is on the mergesmali project page too.
Apktool is detailed and linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Apktool
There are many patches in the nook121patch.zip
You can apply them selectively.
.jar is easy, they don't need signing.
.apk is trickier they must be signed.
System .apk is even trickier, they must be signed with the system signature.
The KeyguardViewMediator.smali will make that your Nook just opens with a push of the power button and no swipe.

Renate NST said:
Well, I wasn't that clear.
mergesmali is in the signature, nook121patch.zip is on the mergesmali project page too.
Apktool is detailed and linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Apktool
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Ahh! Well, my bad, I should have tried harder. And, yet again, thanks. Nook users owe you much, Renate!
MildBill

Renate NST said:
Code:
C:\>adb pull /system/framework/android.policy.jar
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OK so far, and (I think) I have apktool properly installed, then realized I also needed to install the Java Development Kit as well to use it, which I managed to do. But, when I try to do
Code:
C:\>apktool d android.policy.jar \AP
I get
Code:
Input file (\AP) was not found or was not readable.
as a response.
So, I guess I need to return to the magic well of your knowledge for further assistance and/or instruction.
To which I can only add...
HELP!
EDIT: By the way, I am using an adb.exe implementation from another root kit I have installed, not the standard installation from the SDK. Is this perhaps part of my problem?

Well, something goofy is going on there.
Type just apktool and get the usage and version.
\AP in this case is the destination directory.
It should not already exist or else you get a warning.
Maybe the input file (the jar) can't be found, but the error message is wrong?
Code:
C:\>apktool
Apktool v1.5.2 - a tool for reengineering Android apk files
Copyright 2010 Ryszard Wi?niewski <[email protected]>
with smali v1.4.1, and baksmali v1.4.1
Code:
C:\>apktool d C:\nook121\system\framework\android.policy.jar \AP
I: Baksmaling...
I: Copying assets and libs...
Code:
C:\>apktool d C:\boguspath \BogusDir
Input file (C:\boguspath) was not found or was not readable.

Renate NST said:
Well, something goofy is going on there.
Type just apktool and get the usage and version.
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Well, there ya go... I got apktool v2.0.0b9.
I can get 1.5.2, but will it work with Java 7? Oh well, live and learn I guess...
MildBill

Oh, well, then the 2.0 probably uses different args.
"apktool" by itself will tell you the order of arguments.
To run anything on the desktop the Java 7 runtime environment is fine.
To compile an Android application you have to use Java 6.0 SDK.

Renate NST said:
Oh, well, then the 2.0 probably uses different args.
"apktool" by itself will tell you the order of arguments.
To run anything on the desktop the Java 7 runtime environment is fine.
To compile an Android application you have to use Java 6.0 SDK.
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Well then, since it appears from the changes that 2.0 requires the Java 7 SDK, I guess I'll uninstall it all and get 1.5.2 and Java 6.

I'm running desktop applications:
Code:
C:\>java.exe -version
java version "1.7.0"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0-b147)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 21.0-b17, mixed mode, sharing)
I'm compiling Android applications with:
Code:
C:\>javac.exe -version
javac 1.6.0_38-ea
apktool runs under the JRE, version 1.7 is fine.

OK, finally got around to completing the instructions as posted, and except for having to add the command 'shell' to the mount statement, everything worked fine. And, it accomplishes exactly what I was after.
Next I may look into trying your library and reader apps.
Thanks again!
MildBill
P.S. You might consider rewriting the readme file included in nook121patch.zip to better describe what each patch does.

The readme is admittedly very old.
That's because I forgot that it's even there!
Each of the individual smali files has comments at the head saying what it does.
I'll make something to compile the individual comments into a single readme.

I can also report, at this point, that unlike an other method I have tried to accomplish this simple task, this one does NOT run thru battery life like it was going out of style.
The next most popular option, NookManager, which uses the NookModManager to do this fix, uses an average of 10% battery life every day, even when in in sleep mode the whole time. Turning the option off (I.E. reinstating the swipe to unlock) again reduces battery drain to a more normal point.
But, the fix by Renate seems to use nomorebattery than the stock reader, whether reading, sleeping, with WiFi on or off. I like it!
Once again, Renate, thank you very much for this, and for all you have done for the Nook community.
MildBill