Fellow Android enthusiasts,
I seldom post on these boards because of the accurate and spot on instructions usually posted, however, this time I must ask if there is an easier explanation on ow to side load. I tried the ad push method of the settings.db file provided on here however this boot my phone into a continuous boot loop which caused me to wipe the device back to factory. I would like to know if there is a new way or different method of allowing sideloading of apps with the exception of using a program like HTC Sync, Droid Explorer, etc...I would like to enable it in the phone. Any help is much appreciated. Thank You!
fightingcrest said:
Fellow Android enthusiasts,
I seldom post on these boards because of the accurate and spot on instructions usually posted, however, this time I must ask if there is an easier explanation on ow to side load. I tried the ad push method of the settings.db file provided on here however this boot my phone into a continuous boot loop which caused me to wipe the device back to factory. I would like to know if there is a new way or different method of allowing sideloading of apps with the exception of using a program like HTC Sync, Droid Explorer, etc...I would like to enable it in the phone. Any help is much appreciated. Thank You!
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First, this should go into the General forum, as it really a question that doesn't have much to do with development.
There is more to this than a simple adb push. What exactly did you do? And in order to use ADB to get this done, you must be rooted properly. How are you rooted?
If you go to the irc channel in my tag, someone will help as they are available.
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Understood. Sorry for incorrect post. I am rooted through liberty Rom b003. I connect through Droid explorer and utilize regularly.
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Has CWM been ported to this device yet? Or something like the Droid X recovery?
If so, I'd like to start making a pseudo-ROM of sorts.
If not, I'll start working on making some batch files
PixoNova said:
Has CWM been ported to this device yet? Or something like the Droid X recovery?
If so, I'd like to start making a pseudo-ROM of sorts.
If not, I'll start working on making some batch files
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To make a long story short I find if you use Fedya/bootstrapped_recovery, HERE: https://github.com/fedya/bootstrapped_recovery. And you substitute Dexter_nlb's "mot_boot_mode.p2.sh" file from his recovery, HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=942160. You have a recovery you can do things with. Just had problems with mounting usb for file transfers, and one or two unmount options. CAUTION... if like me you have a second partition on your sdcard to work with link2sd, it will wipe your second partition. And you'll find that Nandroid works and will backup your second partition but will NOT restore it. But it's progress... I used ubuntu to extract Dexter_nlb's apk. Let me upload the recovery I threw together and I'll post a link. Naturally credit goes to the authors, I did nothing but swap files and pull what's left of my hair out trying to fix what I ultimately couldn't . The link is on the way...
Here's the Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?618nl545za0b6ax
Just install like Fedya specified on Github: https://github.com/fedya/bootstrapped_recovery
Nice! Thanks so much!
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I think we will be able to soon!
Working on it
I am in talks with the people at CyanogenMod forums, and they are giving me pointers and lessons on how to build a custom ROM from their source tree. Hopefully I will begin this weekend (and won't brick my wifes phone more than 10 times). I will let you guys know what I come up with when I have something.
Yay that's exciting....i'm in talks with a guy at those forums too and he said he's almost done building a custom recovery
I've seen a countless number of threads on the Q&A forums and General forums about a bricked Xoom due to attempting the "Partition SD card" in either ROM Manager or recovery.
Can we sticky this mods so that folks can understand that this particular function will leave your device unusable!!? It makes me sad everytime I see someone has a $600-800 paperweight and then have to use Motorola's resources to send them a new one.
BOTTOM LINE: PLEASE DO NOT USE THE "PARTITION SD CARD" IN ANY MANNER OR YOUR XOOM WILL SUFFER DIRE CONSEQUENCES!!!
Ok I'm done!
That's interesting, im surprised they didn't make sure it only affected the real microsd enabled by Tiamat kernels etc, attempting to partition the internal storage would catastrophic.
Macbots drool as I XOOM through the Galaxy to my hearts Desire.
alias_neo said:
That's interesting, im surprised they didn't make sure it only affected the real microsd enabled by Tiamat kernels etc, attempting to partition the internal storage would catastrophic.
Macbots drool as I XOOM through the Galaxy to my hearts Desire.
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Maybe partitioning within recovery is legit, but I don't want to find out the hard way
But partioning within ROM Manager does prove to be catastrophic
b0ricua said:
Maybe partitioning within recovery is legit, but I don't want to find out the hard way
But partioning within ROM Manager does prove to be catastrophic
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If it does in recovery as well, then that option should be removed until it is safe.
I wish I had read this 30 mins ago
BUMP!!
Mods can we sticky this please? Got another bricked Xoom over in the recovery forum due to trying to partition...
koush should add a warning for this within his app.
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ryan562 said:
koush should add a warning for this within his app.
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Well, no, koush should fix it, rather than just warning people about it.
But I don't think he's officially supported CWM for Honeycomb/SD-card-less devices anyway, so...whoever's taken up support for CWM for these types of devices should fix it. AFAIK it is open source...
Solarnz just removed the option in his latest CWM release...
Does this fry the first-level bootloader? IOW are you truly bricked, or can you restore via the .SBF and RSD(lite)?
Bricked my Xoom
Hey guys,
I know this thread is a bit old,
but I bricked my Xoom yesterday and want to know if there's a solution for this.
Maybe you can help me.
Thank you all in advance.
oberbapti
"doh" - Delete please... moment of daft-ness.
I spazzed reading this thread... worried I didn't have an updated recovery. Then I looked at the time stamps.
Hey yall,
I recently purchased what I consider to be one of the best phones one the market (Epic 4g) for the second time and this one I bought off of Swappa.com for $100. The phone is in great condition, with ICS which my last Epic didnt have, and it also has cyanogen 9 mod which my old phone didnt have either. I have never modified a phone or rooted them or anything like that. But I like the cyanogen mod so I dont mind it. The phone also has the latest clockwork recovery.
But the phone cannot activate with Sprint because the rep says the numbers have been wiped from the phone. I read somewhere that I may need a certain kernel that mimics the codes or replaces the codes or something?
Can anyone point me to a stable, reliable source for a kernel that will let me activate the phone and keep cyanogen 9 mod?
Sorry if this is just a total f**#$# noob question that makes you want to pull your hair out but I honestly dont know anything about the latest software or anything like that. However I am very resourceful and I got this far, I think I can install a kernel if someone could just point me in the direction of a good file to download.
Thanks in advance!
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx-kIxpitg
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
edlee said:
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this video
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
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can you tell me where to find the "temporary gb rom"? Also looks like I need the EL29 EMMC utility, can you tell me where that is as well?
And how to get mobile ODIN on my phone? Do I need mobile ODIN or can I use regular ODIN? In the video he said you could use either one...
Sorry again for the noob questions. This is overwhelming.
Follow the instructions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464791
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edlee said:
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx-kIxpitg
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
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We don't have mobile odin. You will need to odin stock and the cwm recovery and nubernel so you can keep the recovery because samsung has it so stock recovery returns after a reboot, and nubecoder fixed that so you'll need his kernel. Then you can reflash cm9. Once the cm team or me include nexus s 4g ril and modem in a build, then we can make updating prl and profile and activating possible. With ours it is impossible.
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Follow the instructions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464791
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There is no link inthe OP, there is a link in a quoted reply and while I got that link to work at home and began the download,I cannot begin the download here on my work computer. Is there an updated link anywhere for the stock el30 multiboot for samsung epic? Any clue why the download worked at home but not on my work PC? It might be a firewall or something so I am going to go home and put the file on my thumb drive.
edlee said:
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx-kIxpitg
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
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If he already has CM9 then he already has custom recovery (and root, etc) All he needs is the multiboot flashable to temporarily boot into the stock rom. The latest version is FC09 - I'll see if I can link to that thread, but it is in the development section (Epic 4G development)
EDIT: Here is the multiboot thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...te PRL and Calibrate Sensors for CM9 and AOKP
The OP of that thread contains a link to the correct page on the Epic CM team blog, in which you find full instructions, a link and the md5sum (definitely verify the md5 before continuing)
You will need your computer to extract the archive (most android apps for archive files seem to struggle with this one, and while I swear I did it successfully once, I have been unable to duplicate that result or find the app that worked), and it's generally easier to download on the PC as well to avoid a few quirks.
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styles420 said:
If he already has CM9 then he already has custom recovery (and root, etc) All he needs is the multiboot flashable to temporarily boot into the stock rom. The latest version is FC09 - I'll see if I can link to that thread, but it is in the development section (Epic 4G development)
EDIT: Here is the multiboot thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...te PRL and Calibrate Sensors for CM9 and AOKP
(I need to test the link, so if you still see this disclaimer, then I'm not yet sure that the link works as intended)
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That link is the one in the previous post I mentioned. I got the link to download at my house, my work had it firewalled.
Ok so I got the file, now how do I install it or run it? Just put it on the SD card and then boot in recovery and flash it to everything? Do I need to unzip the files before putting them on the SD card or anything?
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That link is the one in the previous post I mentioned. I got the link to download at my house, my work had it firewalled.
Ok so I got the file, now how do I install it or run it? Just put it on the SD card and then boot in recovery and flash it to everything? Do I need to unzip the files before putting them on the SD card or anything?
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Yeah, I just noticed that TazFanatic had already posted it without a description - but the same link from two people is better than no links from anyone, I suppose
That archive needs to be extracted to your sdcard in a very specific directy structure. Check the instruction in the blog where you downloaded the multiboot, but I believe you should be able to extract to the root of the sdcard (with a computer, not your phone - I can't stress that enough) with the option checked to recreate the folder structure.
Once extracted, the actual flashable zip is found in the FC09 folder, which is in the multiboot folder (and may still be EL30, although I have an updated version which I was sure came from that page). Flashing that zip from custom recovery will not actually install anything, but it will reboot the phone after setting it up to boot the rom on the sdcard instead of reading the internal storage where your rom (CM9) is installed.
But as I said, that page should cover all of the details, so be sure to read it thoroughly and you shouldn't have any problems (or additional questions on the subject) from this point forward
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Now my work PC wont recognize the device! Mass storage is turned on, but the pc wont recognize the device or the SD card in the computer. I cant transfer anything to the SD card because it isnt showing up.
matt2k12 said:
Now my work PC wont recognize the device! Mass storage is turned on, but the pc wont recognize the device or the SD card in the computer. I cant transfer anything to the SD card because it isnt showing up.
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Go to the settings screen (menu capacitive key, then "settings" on the touch screen - just in case, I don't know how familiar you are with android or the Epic so I'm just covering the bases, lol)
From there, look for the "storage" sub menu, where you'll be able to see if the phone is detecting the sd card (if you have the card in and it does NOT give you the option to mount or unmount the sd card, then it thinks no card is present)
If the phone is also not detecting the sdcard, then it sounds like the card was corrupted - you may have to reformat it, which will erase everything on it. If it is detected, then maybe rebooting your computer will clear out whatever is preventing it from detecting the card when you put it in the computer... but it sounds like you'll most likely find that the phone isn't even detecting it - try rebooting the phone and checking it again under storage, before you start worrying about reformatting the card...
Also, for everyone else following along - this is why you should not sell a phone with a custom rom on it. Too many problems, better to give the new owner a link to xda and let them decide if they want to take the leap
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styles420 said:
Go to the settings screen (menu capacitive key, then "settings" on the touch screen - just in case, I don't know how familiar you are with android or the Epic so I'm just covering the bases, lol)
From there, look for the "storage" sub menu, where you'll be able to see if the phone is detecting the sd card (if you have the card in and it does NOT give you the option to mount or unmount the sd card, then it thinks no card is present)
If the phone is also not detecting the sdcard, then it sounds like the card was corrupted - you may have to reformat it, which will erase everything on it. If it is detected, then maybe rebooting your computer will clear out whatever is preventing it from detecting the card when you put it in the computer... but it sounds like you'll most likely find that the phone isn't even detecting it - try rebooting the phone and checking it again under storage, before you start worrying about reformatting the card...
Also, for everyone else following along - this is why you should not sell a phone with a custom rom on it. Too many problems, better to give the new owner a link to xda and let them decide if they want to take the leap
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I'm a huge noob at this... the phone was in android debug mode so it wasnt showing the device to the computer. Got it now I think I can figure it out.
matt2k12 said:
I'm a huge noob at this... the phone was in android debug mode so it wasnt showing the device to the computer. Got it now I think I can figure it out.
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I thought you said the computer wouldn't read the sd card even if you took it out of the phone and put it into the computer? Hopefully I misunderstood - your wording above seem to suggest a successful usb mount...
I'll keep checking this thread periodically just in case you need more help (I tend to neglect my PMs, or I'd say send me one, but posting here will reach more of our knowledgeable and helpful users)
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Thank you to all who participated in this thread. I did themultiboot and it automatically activated OTA. The sprint rep already had my account linked to the DEC number, it just needed to send out that proper signal. Thanks again to everyone here who helped me.
matt2k12 said:
Thank you to all who participated in this thread. I did themultiboot and it automatically activated OTA. The sprint rep already had my account linked to the DEC number, it just needed to send out that proper signal. Thanks again to everyone here who helped me.
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Awesome news, and welcome to the Epic community
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Now what badass stuff can I do with this cyanogen that I couldnt do with my old Epic??? What re yall's favorite features?
Can anyone tell me how to add icons to my desktop or homescreens? I want to add apps and contacts on my home screens and I cant figure out how. Its not the same as on the old epic, now when I hold on the screen it just pops up the wallpaper selector, I can't add a shortcut, someone tell me what to do?
matt2k12 said:
Now what badass stuff can I do with this cyanogen that I couldnt do with my old Epic??? What re yall's favorite features?
Can anyone tell me how to add icons to my desktop or homescreens? I want to add apps and contacts on my home screens and I cant figure out how. Its not the same as on the old epic, now when I hold on the screen it just pops up the wallpaper selector, I can't add a shortcut, someone tell me what to do?
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Hold your finger on the app/widget while in the app drawer.
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matt2k12 said:
Now what badass stuff can I do with this cyanogen that I couldnt do with my old Epic??? What re yall's favorite features?
Can anyone tell me how to add icons to my desktop or homescreens? I want to add apps and contacts on my home screens and I cant figure out how. Its not the same as on the old epic, now when I hold on the screen it just pops up the wallpaper selector, I can't add a shortcut, someone tell me what to do?
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Your first question is quite broad, so I highly recommend reading the EpicCM blog site and the official site, cyanogenmod.com, because there are so many features that we will likely forget a few (unless we read the web pages for you, but then you have to trust our summaries... anyone remember the telephone game from childhood? Best to go straight to the source, lol)
That doesn't mean we won't try, of course... but I can't decide on a favorite feature, lol. The theme engine is a well-known feature that is almost a CM exclusive (it originally came from T-Mobile phones). I'm currently on the CM7 side of my usual cycle of roms, so I have to work from memory until I decide to switch back (I stay with 7 most of the time because I can't afford a decent replacement battery, lol)
As for homescreen shortcuts, both apps and widgets can be found in the app drawer - long-press and drag to drop them on the homescreen. There may be a direct dial widget (I haven't messed with direct dial shortcuts since long before CM9, so no guarantees on this part) - dropping it on the homescreen should open a dialogue where you can choose the contact to shortcut to. I know that other widgets that have variables that lack logical default values, like the direct navigation widget, work that way... I'm just not 100% sure if there is a direct-dial, or just a shortcut to the contact info
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Ok that works for apps, what about putting specific individual contacts as shortcuts on the homescreen(s)? Can't figure that one out... need to get my wifey on there... thanks in advance y'all.
matt2k12 said:
Ok that works for apps, what about putting specific individual contacts as shortcuts on the homescreen(s)? Can't figure that one out... need to get my wifey on there... thanks in advance y'all.
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I think nova launcher allows normal widget placing. You can always try adw launcher
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Ive just recently aquired one of these and I'm trying to factory reset it. I'm afraid to use the erase and deregister cuz I don't want to get locked out if I don't have some certain info or whatever... Is that the best way to make it like you just turned it on for the first time?
Maybe someone can point me to a specific thread that explains how custom recovery boot loaders work on this thing and what not. I'm just not sure where to begin. I'm searching, but I'm seeing stuff like burn cm7 to an sdcard? I could just blindly follow those steps, but I don't wanna brick this thing. Is there a thread that gives a crash course on how things work with this device?
It would be nice to have cm7 on here though. Is it Android to begin with? I've got a rooted modded s4 currently, but this nook looks like it might work a bit differently. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The erase and deregister is the best way to get back to the way it came in the box. Make sure you are connected to wifi when you do it. It will remove it from the prior owners registration. Then you can register it in your name. (You did not say, but I am assuming you got this second hand).
Go to my NC Tips thread linked in my signature to learn a little more about this device. It does not all have to be read, but some sections will help you a lot.
And stock is Android (Froyo, Android 2.2), but heavily modified by B&N.
Look for eyeballer's thread on how to put CM7 on internal memory replacing stock. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030227
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Thanks a lot man. I'll check this out. And yes I did get this second hand.
Does anyone know a good place to get magazines and books that are compatible with this?
Are torrents updated frequently with new titles and monthly copies of a lot of magazines? I don't even know what file format the books should be in. But I'll read the info you suggested, above me... Thanks again
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