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I am in the process of redoing my phone and I remember reading somewhere else where you can control your G1 via USB with some software. I forget what software it is. I need to uninstall a bunch of program and it would be easier to point/click rather than do everything on the phone. I also need to take various screenshots.
Screenshots can be done very easily using ddms. (tested on windows).
1: Install the Android SDK
2: Go to the Tools folder (D:\android-sdk-windows-1.5_r1\tools on mine)
3: Run DDMS.bat
4: On the Device menu, select Screen Capture.
so that bits easy.
I don't know if you can fully control Android from your PC, but you can access the CLI from the PC (so you don't have to type on the small keyboard).
Start -> Run -> "cmd"
cd "\android-sdk-windows-1.5_r1\tools"
adb shell.
If you can completely control Android from the PC, then please let me know. It sounds like fun.
was struggling yesterday to connect mytouch to the desktop on windows XP. The phone connected to the moment, the drive showed up and when immediately disconnected.
I found this very helpful post on androidforums by pdl1 which I think needs to be posted in FAQ:
To connect an Android phone to a Windows PC, usually there are two steps:
1. Uninstall current Android USB drivers
2. Install new correct Android drivers
You accomplish 1 by downloading USBDeview to your PC here is the URL USBDeview - View all installed/connected USB devices on your system
Then unzip it and run USBDeview. Right click on each Android driver and delete it. Or you can remove traces of previous drives by removing all keys in registry using "Edit->Find and type in “vid_0bb4″ (no quotes)".
You accomplish 2 by going here Android 1.6 SDK, Release 1 | Android Developers
and downloading the whole Android SDK (software development kit) onto your PC. Extract it to a folder so you can look inside and find a sub-folder called usb_driver. Either move it somewhere easy or take careful note of it's exact location.
Now go to your Android phone. Open Settings. Touch Applicatons. Touch Development. Tap USB debugging to enable it. Then back out to the home page.
Connect your phone to the PC via the appropriate USB cord. Windows will open its New Hardware Wizard. Check that you will tell Windows where to find the files, and Browse to the location of the usb-driver folder. OK will ungrey and if you click it, the correct drivers will, at last, be loaded.
Almost finished. Now disconnect the phone, and repeat going to Settings>Applications>Development. Tap the debugger again to disable it. Back out to the Home Screen. Now connect your phone to the PC. It will be recognized, but in order to see and manipulate the SD card files, there's one more step. Pull down the little white bar at the top of the Android Phone screen. You will see a Notification "USB connected". Tap it and you will be given an option to Mount the phone. Touch Mount.
Now the any File Manager (Windows Explorer, etc.) will see your phone SD card as a separate drive. You can copy, move delete, whatever.
Quite a process, but once done, all you will have to do is connect the phone to the PC and pull down and Mount it.
Sorry if it was discussed already - I searched but could not find similar thread here
Hi,
How to install apk when:
- data connexion doesn't work
- there is no file browser installed by default by the build
- adding apk into Android/SystemApps or into Android/AndroidApps doesn't work befroe installing the build
I tried to use also I2APK but my HD2 is not recognized in windows XP: on the HD2 which usb mode i have to use in this case: charge only? Disk drive? ...
I havae already check the USB debugging mode.
Please help me
Regards
Two options you got:
1. Wi-Fi which I assume u dont have ;-);
2. Download Droid Explorer on your computer (http://de.codeplex.com/) and install it. It detects your Android phone. You can install applications to your phone from there.
Hope it helps.
Thanks
This is assuming you're running with the folder name Android:
If it doesn't exist already, create a folder called AndroidApps under your Android folder. Copy the apk that you want to install into that folder. Reboot. (I'd suggest putting a file browser in there like astro or es file explorer). Most builds I've used will install whatever is in that folder on bootup. (When I do a new build, I usually put mybackuppro apk in there, so I can boot up and restore all my data and apps.)
already done
shaiq123 said:
Two options you got:
1. Wi-Fi which I assume u dont have ;-);
2. Download Droid Explorer on your computer (http://de.codeplex.com/) and install it. It detects your Android phone. You can install applications to your phone from there.
Hope it helps.
Thanks
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I already try to use droid explorer but my HD2 is not recognized...
Which usb mode i have to choose on my hd2 screen when i plugg the usb cable
If it doesn't exist already, create a folder called AndroidApps under your Android folder. Copy the apk that you want to install into that folder. Reboot. (I'd suggest putting a file browser in there like astro or es file explorer). Most builds I've used will install whatever is in that folder on bootup. (When I do a new build, I usually put mybackuppro apk in there, so I can boot up and restore all my data and apps.)
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Already done (see my post1) but with this ROM MCCM_HD_V1.2_Beta_3 it has no effect....
I used to do the same as you: all my favorite apk inside this rep.
Regards
- all builds will have android market in it, so download "Linda file manager"
- boot back to winmo
- connect device to pc (usb)
- transfer all your .apk files (assuming you got it in your pc) to a folder (its up to you to name this) in the sd card.
- boot back to android, open up Linda file manager and search for that folder
- there you can install the .apk files you got
Or use adb. Just get your right drivers installed
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I already try to use droid explorer but my HD2 is not recognized...
Which usb mode i have to choose on my hd2 screen when i plugg the usb cable
Already done (see my post1) but with this ROM MCCM_HD_V1.2_Beta_3 it has no effect....
I used to do the same as you: all my favorite apk inside this rep.
Regards
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You just have to make sure the HD2 is booted into Android. Second thing is to make sure you exit out of HTC Sync program. Check in your system tray and right click and exit from it before launching Droid Explorer.
It works for me always.
Edit: n I dont have to choose any option on the HD2 screen, or you can choose 'Charge Only'. That works fine.
fana75 said:
Hi,
How to install apk when:
- data connexion doesn't work
- there is no file browser installed by default by the build
- adding apk into Android/SystemApps or into Android/AndroidApps doesn't work befroe installing the build
I tried to use also I2APK but my HD2 is not recognized in windows XP: on the HD2 which usb mode i have to use in this case: charge only? Disk drive? ...
I havae already check the USB debugging mode.
Please help me
Regards
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send me a PM if you didn't sort it yet......have u sorted in 2 seconds.
matt
Thanksss
Done....
After a few hours on the net and with your advises i succeeded in installing ES File browser and every thing is OK now.
Just for my own information i tried to find a clear tuto of how to use adb and i couldn't find one: have you got one?
I need absolutly to install Android SDK?
What is the Good driver?
If i install this new driver it is not a risk of bad recognition if i connect my HD2 in WinMo mode?
For Droid explorer and I2apk it is this driver which is missign too?
Which USB mode on my HD2 device i have to choose to connect to adb? to droid or I2apk soft?
Regards and thanks again to everybody.
PS: @jigners: As i said i my first post Market Place didn't work because of non data connexion.
With my HTC Inspire 4G I plug in the USB cable and it pops up as a drive to transfer files onto (ie movies), however with the galaxy tab 10.1 it doesn't. I rooted it on a windows machine, so wondering how to make it a USB drive when I plug in, so I can transfer movies and files from my Mac.
Anyone?
It doesn't mount as a USB drive on a Mac - you have to use this utility to put files on the device.
Apparently I'm too new auser to post a link so I'll write it out:
android dot com forward-slash filetransfer
yay pie said:
It doesn't mount as a USB drive on a Mac - you have to use this utility to put files on the device.
Apparently I'm too new auser to post a link so I'll write it out:
android dot com forward-slash filetransfer
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good find with the app, but it doesn't work. when I plug in it just says "No Android device found" and on the tablet it says Connected - Press home button to quit keys... but it doesn't mount a drive or open up file transfer box. Am I missing something?
Same here - AFT doesn't work on Snow Leopard, much less Lion. Please tell me that you, or someone else has discovered a solution since this post three months ago?
I believe there is a thread on this in the development section. But to answer your question anyways, you simply need to go to Samsung's support website and after entering your product model, go to the downloads section and install the Kies software for Mac. Unfortunately you must use this version of Kies since the GT 10.1 can't be mounted as mass storage on Macs.
Guys, use Websharing. Look for it in the market. Basically turns Tab into a web server on the network accessible via any web browser.
That's what I use. Android File Transfer (AFT) does not work, and Apple broke/changed something in their AFP. I used to use the LAN feature in Estrongs until Lion came out and borked that.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk
AFT will not work because it is built using a library of libmtp that is too old for the Galaxy Tab. Hopefully Google will update it soon to support the Galaxy Tab.
I tried to compile libmtp to support it, but couldn't get it to work. I'll try again when I'm not busy and see what happens.
In the meantime, you can use Samsung Kies software, or DDMS if you have the android SDK
sassafras
Not a mac guy but had the same problem on my pc. Ended up installing Remote Web Desktop (Smartdog studio) from android marketplace on the tab. It's free. Then used filezilla (or any other ftp program) from my pc. Worked great, so no more worries about USB connectivity.
I recently bought a tab 8.9 and I was very disappointed by this problem. I'm going through FTP right now.
Is it possible to enable normal file transfer if I root my tablet?
theres a way..but u need to have ADB ..also need to be home to let u know..
there is this ADB tool app that u run and it will detect ur tab..i got mine detected mine is 10.1
I've never really understood this problem - is it something that will be sorted it with the newer Android firmwares such as 3.2? I had a Vega running vegacomb 3.2 and that mounted on the Mac without a problem.
Use File Expert, they have a built in FTP & websharing. It works great with a FTP app on the Mac.
knock off usb debugging in applications>development should work with samsung software u have 2 download. it work 4 me
Knock off? yeah sure!
pepsi20185 said:
knock off usb debugging in applications>development should work with samsung software u have 2 download. it work 4 me
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I tried turn on and off several times. Before and after Kies opening every possibility just not work. But until at last it just can sync with Kies by itself. I really don't understand how can it work.
Any way via Kies you can only music, photo and video. You have any idea how to push PDF files into it??
i use adb push for putting everything on my tablet....its a lot easier than waiting for Kies.
I have mac and use this method for file transfer to my Galaxy Tab 10.1 :
-install android-sdk-mac_x86 from Android developers site.
-open 'tool' folder and search for ddms ( android-sdk-mac_x86/tools/ddms )
-connect your galaxy tab to mac via usb
-dubbleclick on ddms (it will start terminal and java) new window 'Dalvik Debug Monitor will open
-click on your device listed in this new window
-from file menu open Device -> File Explorer
-new window with folders of your Galaxy tab will pop up
- navigate to any folder on your device and just drag and drop any file from your computer finder window.
it is easiest way to transfer files from Mac to your Galaxy Tab 10.1 via USB
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Use File Expert, they have a built in FTP & websharing. It works great with a FTP app on the Mac.
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+1 on the File Expert Method.
Download FE (free) and Cyberduck (free) unless you already have a FTP server/client program.
Turn on sharing via FTP on tab, then enter in the settings on Cyberduck, and voila! Wirelessly connected on your local net.
Just drag and drop any file to any directory. I've loaded multiple items ranging from 100mb to 1.34gb in minutes. movies, pics, pdfs, you name it.
I feel this is the easiest of all, and kies actually works for me!
mmeshka said:
I have mac and use this method for file transfer to my Galaxy Tab 10.1 :
-install android-sdk-mac_x86 from Android developers site.
-open 'tool' folder and search for ddms ( android-sdk-mac_x86/tools/ddms )
-connect your galaxy tab to mac via usb
-dubbleclick on ddms (it will start terminal and java) new window 'Dalvik Debug Monitor will open
-click on your device listed in this new window
-from file menu open Device -> File Explorer
-new window with folders of your Galaxy tab will pop up
- navigate to any folder on your device and just drag and drop any file from your computer finder window.
it is easiest way to transfer files from Mac to your Galaxy Tab 10.1 via USB
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When I dubbleclick on ddms, Terminal says this:
/Users/.........../Downloads/android-sdk-mac_x86-1.6_r1/tools/ddms ; exit;
new-host:~ ...........$ /Users/.........../Downloads/android-sdk-mac_x86-1.6_r1/tools/ddms ; exit;
SWT folder '/Users/.........../Downloads/android-sdk-mac_x86-1.6_r1/tools/lib/x86_64' does not exist.
Please export ANDROID_SWT to point to the folder containing swt.jar for your platform.
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Any sugestion?
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yes, do it the wifi method with file expert lol!
here's a how-to http://www.simplehelp.net/2011/07/05/how-to-transfer-files-from-your-mac-to-your-android-tablet/
saltychino said:
yes, do it the wifi method with file expert lol!
here's a how-to http://www.simplehelp.net/2011/07/05/how-to-transfer-files-from-your-mac-to-your-android-tablet/
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Thanks a lot!
So you're a user of that hot-from-the-oven Ubuntu 11.10 (it's improved tremendously from 10.04!) and you have a Xperia phone.
Natively on Ubuntu, you can do the following:
Manage its SDcard's contents with the system's file manager
Use ADB (provided that you install the SDK)
Use Fastboot
However, you can't:
Update and manage your phone with the PC Companion Suite or SEUS
Use Flashtool to flash FTF files
Those things need Windows, because neither PC Companion, nor SEUS or Flashtool work in Linux. Does it mean you have to ditch Linux and come back to old Bill's bordello? Nope! Does it mean you have to waste more than half your disk space with a dual-boot solution? Nope!
Virtualize Windows! This means that you can play a Windows virtual machine on your computer, not very different from good old console emulation. The advantages are obvious:
It doesn't eat half your disk space just because
You can fire it up when necessary
It doesn't need a whole lot of ressources from your host computer
The disadvantage is that you can't really do this on a very low-powered computer like a cheap netbook. A dual-boot solution makes more sense there.
However, we'll focus on the virtualization solution here. The main requisite, aside of a legally obtained ISO and key of Windows 7, and a computer with enough muscle to lend some RAM and processing power to the Windows 7 guest system, is that you have superuser access to your Ubuntu system.
1. You'll need Oracle's Virtualbox, which you can download here. Pay attention: VIRTUALBOX OSE EDITION WON'T WORK. If you have it installed, uninstall it before installing Oracle Virtualbox: you won't lose the VM's you had created, and they're compatible with both versions.
2. Once you've installed it, DON'T OPEN IT YET. install the Virtualbox Extension Pack. Without it, you won't have USB capabilities in your VM, so you won't be able to connect your phone.
3. You also have to register your user name. Fire up a terminal and write:
sudo usermod -G vboxusers -a
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Restart your computer afterwards.
4. Open Virtualbox and create your own Windows 7 VM. It's pretty straightforward and you have a great wizard assistant to help you, so you won't get lost. Once it's created, install Windows. Once the process is finished, shut down the VM.
5. Select the VM in Virtualbox's main menu, and click on Configuration. Click on the USB tab. Toggle on USB 2.0 support, and the other checkbox below. Now you'll have to add "filters" for devices. Connect your switched-on phone, and click on the green + symbol in that tab. You'll see that you have a new possible filter: [SEMC HSUSB Device]. Mark it and check it. This will rerout the phone's connection so that, when you connect your phone, it is recognized by Windows instead of Ubuntu.
6. Switch off your phone, and connect it in Flash mode (holding the Back key while you plug it to the USB cable, it gives you a green light). Add a new filter, and select [Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB S1 Boot Download]. This is the most important one, as it will allow you to use PCCompanion, SEUS and Flashtool.
6-1. Optionally, you can connect it as well in Fastboot mode (holding the Search key, or the Menu key in other Xperia phones; it gives you a blue light) and add the filter [Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB S1 Boot Fastboot]. Paired with the appropiate drivers, that will allow you to use your phone in Fastboot with the VM (I have done it myself, it's less confusing if every operation is done in the same environment).
7. Fire up the VM now, and install EVERY SINGLE DRIVER. PC Companion, Gordon's Gate, and the Fastboot one if you choose to use Fastboot on your VM (which, again, I recommend if we're going through this virtualisation route).
8. Connect your phone normally and in Fastboot and Flash mode so that everything goes smoothly. You have to do a little workaround to install the Fastboot drivers. Your device won't be automagically recognized like in the Flash mode, so you will have to enter the VM's device manager in the Control Panel. A device called S1 boot Fastboot will appear with a warning sign. Right click on it and click on Update driver. Pick the manual option, and point the explorer to the folder where you've extracted the Fastboot driver. it will give you a warning, you will install it anyways, and once it's done...
9. Once it's done, you can do anything you need.
If you've followed this tutorial properly, you should be able to manage your Xperia phone on Ubuntu.
enjoy!
Couldnt you just install WINE and run the Exe from that?
Thats the way I've always done it for .EXEs anyhow.. but I'm yet to update to 11 "...TONIGHT WE FEAST!"
Flashtool doesn't work on Wine as of the latest version.
There is now a version of flashtool for Linux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308862. I'am now having trouble mounting my R800i I get this error: Unable to mount R800i - Error initializing camera: -60: Could not lock the device any help would be much appreciated.