I do everything correctly when starting perm root...then i get to terminal emulator and after I do "sh root.sh" I get tgis message:
/sdcard/root/wpx.ko failed (function not implemented)
Any ideas as to whats going on here? Ive never had it do this when rooting .
*edit* went into the store and got a new one, still doing the same error. So, any ideas what's up?
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bballcat03 said:
I do everything correctly when starting perm root...then i get to terminal emulator and after I do "sh root.sh" I get tgis message:
/sdcard/root/wpx.ko failed (function not implemented)
Any ideas as to whats going on here? Ive never had it do this when rooting
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From some on going research by the fine science team here at the XDA research facility it appears as if you may have a bad eMMC.
There are are two different rooting methods ./gfree and root.sh. It's becoming clear that if you have problems with the root.sh method, Which is a scripted out version of what you are trying to do, and if it doesn't work it's most likely your phone has faulty hardware that will not allow it to work properly. IF i were in your shoes i'd get ADB up and running (if you dont already) then look @ the "post your eMMC thread" to see if you have a bad one or not. If you have a good one use the ./gfree method. If you have a bad one i'd reconsider rooting your phone as the chances of bricking goes up alot.
I am only on my first day of having this phone, so if I have a bad one, I could just take it back to tmobile and get a new one for free.
If its good, can I do the gfree on my mac? Cause I dont have windows.
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How do I do ADB for MAC?
The thread on here is for windows....
So I went to the T-Mobile store today and got a new one...so this is 2 MT4G's in 24 hours...brought it home...SAME THING
what are the odds off two bad emmc's??? Something's fishy here, wouldn't one think?
can you post the link of the guide your following .Also have u set up adb on mac
I am using "the unlockr's" method to temp root, and then followed by the perm root method...it's in the perm root method that this is happening obviously.
No, trying to get that figured out on how to do it on my mac right now
jeff7790 said:
can you post the link of the guide your following .Also have u set up adb on mac
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http://esausilva.com/2010/10/02/how-to-set-up-adb-android-debug-bridge-in-mac-osx/
Have you tried visionary method for your phone. I know it doesn't work for everyone, but it worked perfectly for me. Saved me quite a few steps, too.
Did u CD/ sdcard first
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Make sure that you have both
Code:
Run VISIONary.sh
and
Code:
Set /System to r/w
both check marked.
If those are checked it will not work
also make sure you have ADB debugging turned on
Options > application management > development > should be the top option.
rockstarar said:
Did u CD/ sdcard first
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No...what is that?
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neidlinger said:
Make sure that you have both
Code:
Run VISIONary.sh
and
Code:
Set /System to r/w
both check marked.
If those are checked it will not work
also make sure you have ADB debugging turned on
Options > application management > development > should be the top option.
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I run visionary first in the temp root method and that works just fine. Installed screenshot it to verify I had root access
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bballcat03 said:
I run visionary first in the temp root method and that works just fine. Installed screenshot it to verify I had root access
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I understand your theory behind wanting to make sure you have root access. But unless you change the /system files to a read/write point it will not allow you to make changes to it. Which is required for the command to work. If it's not working there is a GOOD chance you may have a bad eMMC and i wouldn't advise rooting it.
neidlinger said:
I understand your theory behind wanting to make sure you have root access. But unless you change the /system files to a read/write point it will not allow you to make changes to it. Which is required for the command to work. If it's not working there is a GOOD chance you may have a bad eMMC and i wouldn't advise rooting it.
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Would I really have a bad emmc on a 24 hour old phone? I thought they went bad when the phone got old?
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bballcat03 said:
Would I really have a bad emmc on a 24 hour old phone? I thought they went bad when the phone got old?
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Try this guide. I have the bad eemc too and it worked fine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDFMR4UUdt0
That is the unlockr way... had the same issue
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Hey there everyone. I have a myTouch and when I try and root using visionary it says that I am already rooted but if i go into the terminal emulator and I typer in su it says permission denied. I already wiped the os, cache, and sd. Please help
Thanks
macfan74318
Use the Manual method found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225
But the problem is that I can not even get temp root. VISIONary says there is root but the terminal says permission denied when I try and get root access.
Try installing the superuser app from the market
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Thanks it worked perfectly.
Thanks
macfan74318
macfan74318 said:
Thanks it worked perfectly.
Thanks
macfan74318
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Edit you post as solved.
thelamacmdr said:
Try installing the superuser app from the market
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macfan74318 said:
Thanks it worked perfectly.
Thanks
macfan74318
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Seriously?! That's it? Ha!
What?
Why do you think that this is so funny. You have been their at one point and who knows someone else could have the problem and now they know what to do. Attitudes like this is what will lead to the downfall of the android developer community.
macfan74318 said:
Why do you think that this is so funny. You have been their at one point and who knows someone else could have the problem and now they know what to do. Attitudes like this is what will lead to the downfall of the android developer community.
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No dude you got me wrong. I'm just amused that the problem is really solved that simply. It would never have occurred to me to try that. I've only just started playing with visionary on my phone about half an hour ago so I have virtually zero experience rooting the mt4g so far.
Was not talking **** but I totally appreciate your supportive attitude and I agree with your statements. I was a super-noob and am still pretty darn noobish. I actually enjoy helping where I can and I put links in my sig in case they come in handy for others.
Oh... Sorry for coming off so harsh.
Do you have any questions or need any help?
macfan74318
Since this is no longer development related, I am moving to General section
Okay. Sorry for being off topic. But if you need help please ask here.
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macfan74318 said:
Oh... Sorry for coming off so harsh.
Do you have any questions or need any help?
macfan74318
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No worries, your heart was in the right place. I think I'm ok for now. Going out of town this weekend so won't be able to play with this until probably tuesday night.
Also kinda waiting for CM6 to be available for our phones.
Yup Cyanogen Mod 6.1 will be amazing. They have already booted it but the status of the ROM is unknown
macfan74318 said:
Yup Cyanogen Mod 6.1 will be amazing. They have already booted it but the status of the ROM is unknown
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Well it boots, but nothing works yet. Give them time.
Well kmobs says that "more will be released tonight". Maybe we will get a nightly build!
Can someone help me root my mt4g.i need wifi tethering.
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How to root
First Question? Do you get and OTA Update (You can check by going to System -> About Phone -> Software Information. If you have gotten the update then under Android version it would say 2.2.1.
Next you need to follow this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225
What I did is I downloaded the program droid explorer (PC) (http://de.codeplex.com/) and it set up the whole adb system. All I did was to plug the phone in and copy the two files using Super Manager (Phone) and the ran the 2 commands minus the adb part of the command.
Download Visionary (http://android.modaco.com/content/t...350/10-nov-r12-test-visionary-one-click-root/) and then copy the apk file to your sd card.
Then mount your phone to your pc and copy the two files on to the root of your SD Card
Then open up super manager and go to settings and Enable ROOT Function, and show hidden files.
Then go the the copied files and cut them (Hi-light check box and hit the pair of scissors)
The keep navigating up one level until you cant go up anymore.
Then navigate to data
Then inside of data select local and paste the files there.
Then plug your phone in but dont mount it ( When you plug in it pull down the notification bar and select USB CONNECTION Change Type and change it to charge only.
The open Droid Explorer and it will recognize your phone
Look on the tool bar and hit the icon that looks like the command prompt icon.
The type su an on your phone you will get a prompt for superuser on your phone accept it.
Then copy and paste the following commands
insmod /data/local/wpx.ko You should get an error stating "function not implemented" this is what you want
dd if=/data/local/hboot_dhd.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Then type sync and wait about 5 min and then reboot.
Complete Credit for this guide goes to grankin01 I just broke it down step by step.
Hope this helps
Macfan
Got my MT4G wednesday...couldn't root with visionary
Got it replaced yesterday...couldn't root with visionary
Got it replayed today...can't root with visionary.
3 phones, in 3 days...all cannot root with visionary
Something weird is going on here. The odds of this happening have to be astronomical, or is this phone going to sh*t now?
I also had problems Rooting a friends new MT4G a couple days ago with the VISIONary Method and Thats all I had ever used. I think it's somthing with the new phones? Did you try the G-FREE Method?
No cause Gfree is windows and I have OSX, so I'm SOL on that...which is why I'll probably switch to the G2X if I can't get to another computer with windows.
use cm method
bosina said:
use cm method
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which is what? Never even heard of that...
You keep replacing your device because you can't root it? Seriously? Why? You think the devices are damaged in some way because you can't root them?
coupetastic-droid said:
You keep replacing your device because you can't root it? Seriously? Why? You think the devices are damaged in some way because you can't root them?
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So it's my computer's fault?
There is a thread going on about bad eMMC's that won't allow you to root...so yes, it is the device...
way to be a d*ck dude!
I think you're likely incorrect about the reason you can't root it. My myTouch4G has the good eMMC, yet I was unable to root it using Visionary. Gfree worked without a hitch though. Also, why do you think gfree is exclusive to any OS? I think it should work on any OS, as gfree is executed on the phone, not via your PC. You run gfree through terminal emulator or through adb shell.
I've gone through half a dozen mytouch 4gs because they all keep turning off on me. I get the feeling that t-mobile just sends out refurb after refurb so you keep getting phones with the bad chip. At least I wouldn't be surprised considering my experience with this phone.
I also have the M4G2DE chip and I could not root with visionary. I don't know if my sleep of death problems are related to this but like I said before I wouldn't be surprised.
crawler9 said:
I think you're likely incorrect about the reason you can't root it. My myTouch4G has the good eMMC, yet I was unable to root it using Visionary. Gfree worked without a hitch though. Also, why do you think gfree is exclusive to any OS? I think it should work on any OS, as gfree is executed on the phone, not via your PC. You run gfree through terminal emulator or through adb shell.
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excuse me, according to the thread in the general section, the MT4G can come with bad eMMC's. I have no proof of this of course, just going off what I read. I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt, when I see other's with the same issues at least.
The instructions on the gfree method are for windows...do the same exact commands apply to OSX if I use terminal? I'm not a mac guy, by any means, but I figured commands and all would be different between OS's.
Yes, it's highly suspected that certain eMMcs are more prone to failing, though this hasn't definitively been determined yet.
The instructions in the gfree thread should be universal. I used them successfully on Ubuntu. For some reason, I couldn't get Visionary to properly function on my device either. Apparently it did work after a factory reset, after I restored it to stock again, but first time around, I used z4root to temp root and manually installed the superuser application from the market instead of the step that tells you to use Visionary in the gfree instructions.
crawler9 said:
Yes, it's highly suspected that certain eMMcs are more prone to failing, though this hasn't definitively been determined yet.
The instructions in the gfree thread should be universal. I used them successfully on Ubuntu. For some reason, I couldn't get Visionary to properly function on my device either. Apparently it did work after a factory reset, after I restored it to stock again, but first time around, I used z4root to temp root and manually installed the superuser application from the market instead of the step that tells you to use Visionary in the gfree instructions.
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but what's the "C" drive called on OSX (as per the instructions)...right now my android-sdk-mac_x64 folder is in the macintosh hd
bballcat03 said:
but what's the "C" drive called on OSX (as per the instructions)...right now my android-sdk-mac_x64 folder is in the macintosh hd
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I don't see any mention at all of the C drive in the gfree thread. Are you following the same thread I am? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
crawler9 said:
I don't see any mention at all of the C drive in the gfree thread. Are you following the same thread I am? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
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yup same thread, but in order to get to the "tools" portion, you had to do C right? It says I'm supposed to "cd your way to your SDK tools directory"...how do you do that on OSX?
cause when I do step 4 ""adb push gfree /data/local""....I type that into terminal and it says "command not found"
bballcat03 said:
yup same thread, but in order to get to the "tools" portion, you had to do C right? It says I'm supposed to "cd your way to your SDK tools directory"...how do you do that on OSX?
cause when I do step 4 ""adb push gfree /data/local""....I type that into terminal and it says "command not found"
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Never used MAC OS, but it seems like the cd command would work the same way. Just open terminal or a prompt or whatever you use in MAC and type "ls" and hit enter. That should show you all the files or directories in that folder. Use that to find your way around to where your SDK is located. To go up a folder, you can type "cd .." or to enter another folder located in your current working directory, "cd insertfoldernamehere". Maybe someone with a little more experience with MACs can help you with exactly where your SDK is, but that should help if you can play around with it for a while.
@crawler9 u must have great patients for ignorance... if he can't figure out how to use his comp, goodluck on getting him to understand android... not trying to sound like a **** OP but educate urself a bit more on things u r unsure of..
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thederekjay said:
@crawler9 u must have great patients for ignorance... if he can't figure out how to use his comp, goodluck on getting him to understand android... not trying to sound like a **** OP but educate urself a bit more on things u r unsure of..
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thanks @$$.
I had a MT4G before, but I was on windows...I could do everything perfectly fine, never had an issue. Flashed and rooted flawlessly
But I switched to mac, and don't know my way around this full yet. So I'm trying to admittedly re-learn everything as I went a few months without my MT4G before getting it replaced.
Thanks for your input! Next time just keep your mouth shut if you don't have anything constructive to add, hmmm?
bballcat03 said:
which is what? Never even heard of that...
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http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=TMobile_myTouch_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
that is cm method...
\the best you can find and the most easy
Thanks everyone for the help! Got it rooted and up and running...finally. Trial and error might not be fun, but it get's the job done and you learn!
I rooted mine using the gfree method and didn't even have to touch a computer... All through terminal...
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I'm new at this, and I don't want to mess this up..
I hate even having to do this in the first place, but I need to flash a new radio to my phone as my GPS is kaput since I rooted and installed the leaked rooted version of the Gingerbread update (Radio didn't update). However, though I understand how to root and flash a Rom fairly well now, I'm having a little trouble understanding the procedure for flashing a radio. Here's what I intend to follow:
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How to Flash:
In order for this to work, the HTC Glacier needs to be S-OFF. Flashing the radio with a corrupt file or interrupting the flash, can brick the device, please proceed with caution.
Download the your choice of radio for the HTC Glacier.
Make sure the filename is PD15IMG.zip exactly or it will not work and copy it to the same folder as adb (the /platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder).
Connect the HTC Glacier to the computer via USB.
On the computer, open terminal and run the following commands:
Code:
adb push PD15IMG.zip /sdcard/PD15IMG.zip
adb shell md5sum /sdcard/PD15IMG.zip
NOTE: The md5 should match up the provide the original download location. If not, redownload & try again.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
The HTC Glacier will reboot & usually boot into fastboot. Pressing the Power button will put the device into the bootloader.
The bootloader will scan for the radio update. Once it finds the update, select Yes.
Allow the bootloader to finish flashing the updated radio, and reboot the HTC Glacier normally.
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Questions:
1) "Open terminal" - What is terminal exactly? I see multiple references to this on this site, but no clear explanation of what it is, or where I get it.
2) "The md5 should match up the provide the original download location." - What does this mean exactly, and what am I looking for exactly?
3) Is there anything in settings that should be set in a particular way before I start?
4) Are there any apps or programs that I should have on my phone before I begin that I will need to do this?
5) Is the 3rd Gingerbread radio in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059347 compatible with this ROM?
Phone information:
T-Mobile MyTouch 4G, unlocked, permarooted, with Wind Mobile Canada.
Android version 2.3.4
Htc sense version 2.1
Kernel version 2.6.35.10-g225de41 [email protected] #1
Baseband version 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Build number 2.19.531.1 CL95282 release-keys
I'm heading out of town next weekend and I'd like to use my nav app, but it's impossible without the GPS functional, so any help anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated.
This is what I do? I download the radio and then put it on the root of the sd card and then boot in to the bootloader by pulling out the battery and holding the volume down button and power button. Then you just follow what it tells you
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nuclearbroccoli said:
I'm new at this, and I don't want to mess this up..
I hate even having to do this in the first place, but I need to flash a new radio to my phone as my GPS is kaput since I rooted and installed the leaked rooted version of the Gingerbread update (Radio didn't update). However, though I understand how to root and flash a Rom fairly well now, I'm having a little trouble understanding the procedure for flashing a radio. Here's what I intend to follow:
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How to Flash:
In order for this to work, the HTC Glacier needs to be S-OFF. Flashing the radio with a corrupt file or interrupting the flash, can brick the device, please proceed with caution.
Download the your choice of radio for the HTC Glacier.
Make sure the filename is PD15IMG.zip exactly or it will not work and copy it to the same folder as adb (the /platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder).
Connect the HTC Glacier to the computer via USB.
On the computer, open terminal and run the following commands:
Code:
adb push PD15IMG.zip /sdcard/PD15IMG.zip
adb shell md5sum /sdcard/PD15IMG.zip
NOTE: The md5 should match up the provide the original download location. If not, redownload & try again.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
The HTC Glacier will reboot & usually boot into fastboot. Pressing the Power button will put the device into the bootloader.
The bootloader will scan for the radio update. Once it finds the update, select Yes.
Allow the bootloader to finish flashing the updated radio, and reboot the HTC Glacier normally.
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Questions:
1) "Open terminal" - What is terminal exactly? I see multiple references to this on this site, but no clear explanation of what it is, or where I get it.
2) "The md5 should match up the provide the original download location." - What does this mean exactly, and what am I looking for exactly?
3) Is there anything in settings that should be set in a particular way before I start?
4) Are there any apps or programs that I should have on my phone before I begin that I will need to do this?
5) Is the 3rd Gingerbread radio in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059347 compatible with this ROM?
Phone information:
T-Mobile MyTouch 4G, unlocked, permarooted, with Wind Mobile Canada.
Android version 2.3.4
Htc sense version 2.1
Kernel version 2.6.35.10-g225de41 [email protected] #1
Baseband version 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Build number 2.19.531.1 CL95282 release-keys
I'm heading out of town next weekend and I'd like to use my nav app, but it's impossible without the GPS functional, so any help anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated.
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Terminal is an app in the market. It allows you to run commands via the phone rather than using adb.
The md5sum is a quality control check to ensure that the downloaded file was not corrupt while downloading, so that if anything changed while downloading the md5sum (kind of a unique serial number) will not match... Search md5sum in the market and choose one to use and then verify the checksum for the files you download with the check sum supplied on the thread, usually above or below the download, if they do not match the the file is corrupt and will not and should not be flashed! Any other questions, feel free to ask and i will try to help!
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tvotony said:
This is what I do? I download the radio and then put it on the root of the sd card and then boot in to the bootloader by pulling out the battery and holding the volume down button and power button. Then you just follow what it tells you
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I second his suggestion. It's much more headache free than all that other stuff you posted. I do suggest you verify the md5 though, just to make sure you didn't get a bad download of the radio.
From the AFB Corporation's Main Communication Portal
Also you should try using an app called gps status to help your god problems... It is a great app that you can clear the recorded data and redownload it for better god response!
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irrelephant said:
Also you should try using an app called gps status to help your god problems... It is a great app that you can clear the recorded data and redownload it for better god response!
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This made me lol a bit. I know what you meant, but the typos just worked too well in those sentences. Made it sound like that Iphone confession app the catholic church approved lmao
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irrelephant said:
Also you should try using an app called gps status to help your god problems... It is a great app that you can clear the recorded data and redownload it for better god response!
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AlanB412 said:
This made me lol a bit. I know what you meant, but the typos just worked too well in those sentences. Made it sound like that Iphone confession app the catholic church approved lmao
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AlanB412 said:
This made me lol a bit. I know what you meant, but the typos just worked too well in those sentences. Made it sound like that Iphone confession app the catholic church approved lmao
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Funny thing is I just saw it after reading it like 5 times
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irrelephant said:
Terminal is an app in the market. It allows you to run commands via the phone rather than using adb.
The md5sum is a quality control check to ensure that the downloaded file was not corrupt while downloading, so that if anything changed while downloading the md5sum (kind of a unique serial number) will not match... Search md5sum in the market and choose one to use and then verify the checksum for the files you download with the check sum supplied on the thread, usually above or below the download, if they do not match the the file is corrupt and will not and should not be flashed! Any other questions, feel free to ask and i will try to help!
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Ok, that makes more sense to me now. Thank you.
I've downloaded AFV, and I already have terminal emulator installed, so I assume that would work?
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nuclearbroccoli said:
Ok, that makes more sense to me now. Thank you.
I've downloaded AFV, and I already have terminal emulator installed, so I assume that would work?
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Should be good to go! Just make sure the md5sum matches or you could end up with a paper weight!
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Thank you to EVERYONE here, both those who helped, and those that provided typo comedy.
I went with the Panache radio and my GPS is up and running again, not to mention that my signal is stronger than it used to be. BONUS!
And hboot method was easy as could be, though I suppose I should learn how to use adb if I'm going to continue to muck with my phone.
Awesome.
nuclearbroccoli said:
Thank you to EVERYONE here, both those who helped, and those that provided typo comedy.
I went with the Panache radio and my GPS is up and running again, not to mention that my signal is stronger than it used to be. BONUS!
And hboot method was easy as could be, though I suppose I should learn how to use adb if I'm going to continue to muck with my phone.
Awesome.
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Just keep reading, reading, searching, reading, and last resort ask if you can't figure it out! But read and search more than asking the same questions we answer daily... we are always willing to help those willing to help themselves! And don't forget to hit the thanks button for the ppl that help you too... It makes me happy to see a little appreciation when we help!
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irrelephant said:
Just keep reading, reading, searching, reading, and last resort ask if you can't figure it out! But read and search more than asking the same questions we answer daily... we are always willing to help those willing to help themselves! And don't forget to hit the thanks button for the ppl that help you too... It makes me happy to see a little appreciation when we help!
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Yup. Although in this case I searched a lot, and I managed to piece a lot of it together, but I'm still trying to get up to speed on the tools and terminology though. I mean no offense to anyone on here by this, but I found that many of the posts here are written with the assumption that the person reading it has at least a basic understanding of the procedures and terminology, which unfortunately isn't the case with me. I definitely appreciate the help, and I thank where appropriate for sure.
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Hi guys ...firstly Id like to apologize for my english cause iam from slovakia .....
Ok now my problem.... today i finally decided to root my HTC DESIRE Z 2.3.3
Soft.num. : 2.42.405.4
Somewhere i found out that the only working way is according to the wiki it means that firslty i have to downgrade my phone i downloaded ADB installed needed packages .... i did every step according to wiki and when i type "adb devices" to my command promt it says "list of devices attached" and it finds my device.... but when i type "adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp" it says cannot start fre3vo no such a file or directory
it's a simple problem, adb is not finding fr3vo. try moving fr3vo, and the other files you downloaded and extracted, into the same folder where you're running adb from. or if you have adb access set up universally, in the terminal just cd into the directory where you have the files extracted.
Of course I did so but still nothing ..
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jumptoin said:
Of course I did so but still nothing ..
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hmm ok, did you extract all the files after downloading them? that's about all i can think of..
edit; and someties you have to make sure the name of the file hasn't changed since the guide was written.
And I didn't completely understand the second advice maybe my english is inappropriate or my pc knowledge is bad could u explain it a bit closely ?
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sure, no problem. when you download the files in the guide, you also have to 'extract' them..... you right-click on the files and choose 'extract'... that will make them a folder instead of a zip file, and then adb will find the folder called 'fr3vo'. i hope this helps...
I didn't mean this but the second advice at first post
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oh, i just meant that you can set it up so that adb will work no matter which directory you are in. in that case, in the terminal you run adb in the folder where you have fr3vo and the other files extracted. this is sort of the proper way, but i do not have mine set up this way.
unfortunately it's hard to know why adb is not finding the files.... but i'm sure you will get it to work, since you already have adb set up.
I used XP ...I could try it on w7 could it work?
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i have used Windows 7 successfully. it's worth a try because just doing it over again, maybe things will fall into place properly
Ok thx for ur help ill try it and ill let u know....
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Ok cool, I'm sure you'll get it. Sometimes getting adb set up can be tricky for people, but ya got that.
yogi2010 said:
Ok cool, I'm sure you'll get it. Sometimes getting adb set up can be tricky for people, but ya got that.
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Download the pdf from www.strawmetal.minus.com it has a link to a single package for all files needed to downgrade and root your device.
Thanks bro....
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omg thanks guys a did everything according to the pdf guide and now iam perma rooted ... omg youre great guys ...now cpuld u tell me what would be the best rom for me ? i want something really fast and responsible .thank u one more time guys
oh guys ive found this one looking really interesting ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714187 I LOVE ICS so it could be really nice ..what do you think and then another think ..how to flash this rom how i get into recovery ?
power on while holding volume down, select recovery with the power button. wipe everything (in recovery use trackpad to select and scroll) then choose flash zip and follow the op in the thread.
mimicry and elitemod are the two best ics roms I've tried latley although its been months since I used others and I'm sure more are good now as well.
still find myself using gingerbread most of the time though, try a few roms out. do nandroid backups before flashing new ones, but flash a few roms to find out what you like. in the developers section you will find a thread that has links to all of the current roms and many from the past
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sry for stupid questions but ... volume down+power ... i should use it when my phone is on or off? ... when i try it when my phone is on it does nothing
now i was just playing i wrote adb reboot recovery to command promt and it worked but i guess this is not proper way
adb reboot recovery. Is a perfect and flawless way to reboot into recovery. Its useful when a rom goes into a bootloop as removing the battery is not advisable(removing battery should be your last resort).
Edit: Don't forget to remove/delete PC10IMG.zip from your sdcard before you use the power + vol.down.
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Ok everyone, I don't start new topics often but I've hit a brick wall on this one.
I've used terminal plenty of times before. But today I tried using it to flash a recovery image and when I entered terminal the line started like this
sh-3.2$
After I type SU which I also noticed I can't enter in lower case just upper. Terminal just won't let me. I then press enter and I get this
sh: SU: command not found
Refer to screen shots below.
Also, I know I have root. I've installed busy box, superuser is giving root access to apps and I can also write to system.
I'm on torxx venom rom 1.0.0.
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coupetastic-droid said:
Ok everyone, I don't start new topics often but I've hit a brick wall on this one.
I've used terminal plenty of times before. But today I tried using it to flash a recovery image and when I entered terminal the line started like this
sh-3.2$
After I type SU which I also noticed I can't enter in lower case just upper. Terminal just won't let me. I then press enter and I get this
sh: SU: command not found
Refer to screen shots below.
Also, I know I have root. I've installed busy box, superuser is giving root access to apps and I can also write to system.
I'm on torxx venom rom 1.0.0.
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Have you tried a different version of TE?
Yes I have. They all give me the same results.
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coupetastic-droid said:
Yes I have. They all give me the same results.
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Try a different keyboard. That caps business is your problem, I bet.
estallings15 said:
Try a different keyboard. That caps business is your problem, I bet.
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That's what I thought at first. But then I remembered that terminal shell commands never started with sh-3.2$
Terminal always opened with just ($) and when I typed su and pressed enter, it would just grant permissions and the next line would just be a (#)
From there I was able to start the commands.
But I will try another keyboard just in case.
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The prompt doesn't matter - it's an easily changeable property.
Linux (and Android) is case-sensitive, SU isn't su.
That's it.
Thank you guys for the suggestion. It was the keyboard. I should've tried a different keyboard first. I just really didn't think the keyboard could had been the problem since I've used terminal on this rom with the stock keyboard before with no problems.
Some thing must be wrong so I'm just going to flash the rom fresh again.
Thanx again.
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