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Flashing bootloader without a computer(rooted)

I've downloaded redbend_ua and the clockwork recovery image. They're both currently on my sdcard's root. I'm trying to copy redbend_ua, but there's no 'cp' command???
I've been a Linux SysAdmin for over 5 years, so I'm comfortable on the command line. Where's cp? Is there an easy way to install bash 3?
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I can't link the post with tapatalk, but detailed instructions are in a post labeled "Clockwork recovery no computer method"
By default the cp command isn't included in android... it is included in busybox. There is an app on the market, and the one click roots install it by default. Without busybox the cat command is used as so: cat > .
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Wow... I'm embarrassed I didn't try that. I'm usually against piping cats but sfobv that's what is needed.
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[GUIDE]Compile CM7 AOSP (Kanged edition) For Speedy on Linux

Ok so I was searching and searching for a guide on how to compile CM7 source, and finally found a way to do it on the latest Ubuntu 11.10 oneiric
Updated info for non-debian based systems thanks to Vicodan:
If you want to use this on fedora or non-debian based systems you will need to replace every command that says apt-get to yum. Thanks to Vicodan for pointing this out as I do not use fedora myself.
Hardware Requirements:
- A minimum dual core pc, the more ram the better
- A working wifi connection
- Linux Operating System. Either 32-bit or 64-bit will work
NOTE: 64-bit will run faster
Optional Recommended Software:
Many of these can be found in the software center using the search box
If you find multiple versions it's ok to install them all, unless it says
otherwise
- Python
Alternatively open the terminal application and type
Code:
$ sudo app-get install python
Note: Enter your login password to install
- awk and gawk
- 7zip
- RAR
Code:
$ sudo apt-get install rar
Step 1 java:
Setting up java is one of the most important step to getting your pc prepared for a build environment. First check the java version that is installed on your pc
NOTE: On Ubuntu 11.10, and variants, you need to enable the
parter repository to install sun-java6-jdk:
Code:
$ sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ maverick partner"
Code:
$ java -version
The correct version is:
Code:
java -version
java version "1.6.0_26"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_26-b03)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.1-b02, mixed mode)
You must have a 1.6.x to compile on the gingerbread branch of cyanogenmod. If you have the correct version skip down to Step 2.
1a - First install the correct version:
Code:
$ sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jdk sun-java6-jre
1b - Now you will need to manually remove the other java version
Code:
$ sudo nautilus
This will open up a root file explorer. Once it opens click on the "file
system" tab on the left and navigate to the /usr/lib/jvm
Once there you should see two types of java. If you see java open jdk
you need to delete it, along with it's associated bin folder. Close the
root file explorer window
1c - Edit .bashrc
Next navigate to your home folder and open up the .bashrc file. This is
a hidden file so you will have to press Ctrl + H to see it. Add the
following lines to the top section, and change accordingly to your path
Example:
Code:
#JavaDev PATH
export JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun-1.6.0.24
export PATH=$PATH:$JAVA_HOME/bin
Save the file and exit, then changes will not take effect until reboot
Verify java version again
Code:
$ java -version
Step 2 - Install git
http://help.github.com/linux-set-up-git/
or
Code:
$ sudo apt-get install git
Step 3 - Prepare the Build Environment
NOTE: You only need to do these steps the first time you build.
If you previously prepared your build environment, skip to Copy
proprietary files.
3a - Install the ADB
Install the Android SDK. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?
title=Howto:_Install_the_Android_SDK
3b - Install the Build Packages
Install using the package manager of your choice:
For 32-bit & 64-bit systems:
Code:
$ [COLOR="red"]sudo apt-get install[/COLOR] git-core gnupg flex bison gperf libsdl1.2-dev libesd0-dev libwxgtk2.6-dev squashfs-tools build-essential zip curl libncurses5-dev zlib1g-dev sun-java6-jdk pngcrush schedtool
For 64-bit only systems:
Code:
$ [COLOR="red"]sudo apt-get install[/COLOR] g++-multilib lib32z1-dev lib32ncurses5-dev [COLOR="Red"]lib32readline-gplv2-dev[/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"]gcc-multilib g++-multilib[/COLOR]
3c - Create the Directories
You will need to set up some directories in your build environment.
To create them:
Code:
$ mkdir -p ~/bin
$ mkdir -p ~/android/system
3d - Install the Repository
Enter the following to download make executable the "repo" binary:
Code:
$ [COLOR="red"]curl https://raw.github.com/android/tools_repo/master/repo > ~/bin/repo[/COLOR]
$ chmod a+x ~/bin/repo
NOTE: You may need to reboot for these changes to take effect.
Now enter the following to initialize the repository:
Code:
$ cd ~/android/system/
$ [COLOR="red"]repo init -u git://github.com/CyanogenMod/android.git -b gingerbread --repo-url=git://github.com/android/tools_repo.git[/COLOR]
$ repo sync
3e - Copy proprietary files
NOTE: This only needs done the first time you build. If you have
already done these steps, you may skip to Download RomManager.
You will need to have a speedy with a working copy of CyanogenMod
install and ADB working on the computer. This script will copy the
proprietary files from the device.
Connect the device to the computer and ensure that ADB is working
properly.
Code:
$ cd ~/android/system/device/htc/speedy/
./extract-files.sh
3f - Download RomManager
NOTE: This only needs to be done when an update to
RomManager is released. If you are-up-to date, you may skip to Building
CyanogenMod. Download RomManager which is needed by the build:
Code:
$ ~/android/system/vendor/cyanogen/get-rommanager
3g - Building CyanogenMod
Check for updates
First, check for updates in the source:
Code:
$ cd ~/android/system/
$ repo sync
$ cp build/core/root.mk -f Makefile
3h - Set up your Compiler
This is optional but helpful for kernel compiling
There are a lot of things that need to be added to the .bashrc to let your
pc know about which type of compiler you want to use. The best way is
to use the one provided in the CM7 work tree.
Code:
[COLOR="red"]#Android[/COLOR]
export ARCH=arm
export CCOMPILE=$CROSS_COMPILE
export PATH=$PATH:~/android/system/prebuilt/linux-x86/toolchain/arm-eabi-4.4.3/bin
3i - Configure Build & Compile
Now, the environment must be configured to build and the ROM
compiled, from code, for the Speedy.
Code:
$ . build/envsetup.sh && brunch speedy
3j - Install
Copy your .zip file from
~/android/system/out/target/product/speedy/update.cm-XXXXX-
signed.zip to the root of the SD card.
Optional: Download Google Apps for CyanogenMod 7 and place it on the
root of the SD card.
Flash both of these .zip files from recovery.

Nice write up. When I have time I'll see if it works for me.

riggsandroid said:
Nice write up. When I have time I'll see if it works for me.
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Yeah this was a quick write up. The main thing is you have to reboot every time you edit your .bashrc, or copy and paste it into terminal
Also I'll be doing a how to compile kernel, hopefully soon

Or just when you change your bashrc, just source the bashrc script
. ~/.bashrc
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Has anyone tried a swap file yet? I just set mine up and it seems to speed compiling up quite a bit. I went off of this guide but I made mine 1.6GB in size
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwapFaq

You are a savior... I have been trying to get this running on my natty tower, but have had little success... This write up will be very handy... Thank you for the excellent write up and the time for doing it...
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New java update?
I noticed that my java was not all the way up to date. I went into recovery and selected fix broken packages and then it updated my java to this version:
~$ java -version
java version "1.6.0_25"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_25-b06)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.0-b11, mixed mode)
On a side note it also updated my python and some other things. Make sure you have internet that is not wifi

guide updated for korg workaround. Changes are labeled in red

Repo not found?
Followed Directions to the T, Currently Hung up on
Code:
$ repo init -u git://github.com/CyanogenMod/android.git -b gingerbread --repo-url=git://github.com/android/tools_repo.git
Tells me repo command not Found
EDIT: I'm sorry hows about more info?, Ubuntu 11.10 64bit need anymore just ask

Nice guide. Can I do this on Fedora?

riggsandroid said:
Nice write up. When I have time I'll see if it works for me.
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...6 months later.
Ya find any of that time yet, Riggs?

JaceAlvejetti said:
Followed Directions to the T, Currently Hung up on
Code:
$ repo init -u git://github.com/CyanogenMod/android.git -b gingerbread --repo-url=git://github.com/android/tools_repo.git
Tells me repo command not Found
EDIT: I'm sorry hows about more info?, Ubuntu 11.10 64bit need anymore just ask
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Did you set up ~/bin/repo yet? Never had that issue before. Probably need to reboot once for the repo to take effect. Just like it says on the OP.
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VICODAN said:
Nice guide. Can I do this on Fedora?
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I wish I knew more about fedora, but I just don't, sorry.
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sparksco said:
I wish I knew more about fedora, but I just don't, sorry.
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It works fine on fedora just change the apt-get to yum

Great guide, thanks sparksco
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VICODAN said:
It works fine on fedora just change the apt-get to yum
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Sweet thanks for pointing that out. I've been meaning to update this guide when I have time later when I get home I'll update more info on it. I've also been wanting to try fedora for quite some time.
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jesusice said:
...6 months later.
Ya find any of that time yet, Riggs?
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I was wondering about this too
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OP updated
Updated OP to include Vicodan's instructions and this is to build kanged editions of Cyanogenmod. I will also start posting my own versions of the kanged builds here when I get a build that will include my own extra mods.

Awesome guide. I'll be trying this soon. Tonight, if the wife and kids cooperate. Which usually translates to 'a week from now' lol...
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NawtyB78 said:
Awesome guide. I'll be trying this soon. Tonight, if the wife and kids cooperate. Which usually translates to 'a week from now' lol...
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Its all good. me and sparksco use regular Ubuntu and it runs great

Mac compatibility

Hello, I am just curious if anyone knows of updates that will allow mac compatibility for rooting and bootloader unlocks. I know a lot of this is new, but I do not own a windows computer and I am not able to find a way to root my phone with my macbook.
I appreciate any help.
edit: I am also still running 4.1.52 and cannot get my phone to update... I thought there was a more current software available? Everytime I go into my phone to "update" is says my device is up to date.

bump it up!

In terms of rooting, can you not use gingerbreak? It's an apk so it doesn't matter if you're on a Mac. You just need to get it onto your phone somehow.
I'm also on a Mac, and for most things, I use the OS X version of adb and redo any windows batch scripts to bash style. There aren't too many mods that use actual windows execs, except rsd lite.
Otherwise you'll need bootcamp / virtualbox and a copy of windows...
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You can do absolutely everything on Mac. I'm almost sure someone post a guide about fastboot, sbf_flash on a mac/linux
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Just run VMware Fusion & run a windows emulation..
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I've done everything (except flash radio) on mac. There are binaries available for mac for "moto-fastboot", "adb (google SDK)" and "sbf_flash". Just search the forums. All commands will be through the terminal and will be the same as linux version
moto-fastboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138092
sbf_flash is here: http://blog.opticaldelusion.org/2011/04/universal-binaries-running-same.html#more
and there's a version of adb in gingerbreak.apk if you don't want to install adb with the android sdk.

I dont know what that means... haha! Hopefully superoneclick works for the atrix eventually.
thank you for the responses.

I did everything in a virtual machine. No problems.
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Ok im guessing this is a better place than any. anyone know how to get fastboot to work on mac? im tired of barrowing PCs lol I can adb,get it start up but everytime i go into the flash commands i get command not found. anyone know why?

joshyy_rey said:
Ok im guessing this is a better place than any. anyone know how to get fastboot to work on mac? im tired of barrowing PCs lol I can adb,get it start up but everytime i go into the flash commands i get command not found. anyone know why?
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Add the directory where fastboot and adb are to the $PATH variable in ~/.profile
Also you can add it temporarily with the command set $PATH=$PATH:/path/to/adb
Edit: detailed instructions.
In your home folder create a folder, let's call it android_tools
Copy adb, moto-fastboot, etc to it.
Open terminal
type nano .profile
add in the file the next line:
export PATH=$PATH:~/android_tools;
press ctrl+x, then y to save the file and quit from nano
close Terminal
Open Terminal then type adb or moto-fastboot or whatever is inside android_tools and this command should be recognized.
if it fails, maybe you need to set exec permissions to the commands, open terminal, type cd ~/android_tools, then type chmod +x *
Hope this help
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(Working) Ubuntu on A500

Maybe you've heard of this app? https://market.android.com/details?id=com.galoula.LinuxInstall
Note: You need to be rooted for this to work.
I've just installed and run it on my a500 (After a full backup through CWM of course). In settings, I set it to install Ubuntu Maverick Meerkat. It installed fine, although you have to go through some trial and error with the settings panel:
Loop file must be "/data/local/tmp/Linux.loop"
"Bind Android" must be enabled
"Allow write on /system" must be enabled!
Linux is activated through a terminal by typing "linuxchroot". Here is an extract from the terminal. (I'll upload screenshots when I find a working program.)
Code:
#linuxchroot
I: Mounting device for ubuntu maverick...
I: Entering chroot...
I: Executing /etc/init.android/rc_enter.sh
/etc/init.android/rc_enter.sh: 2: /etc/init.d/hostname.sh: not found
[email protected]:/# cat /etc/issue
Ubuntu 10.10 \n \l
[email protected]:/# apt-get install python
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
python is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
[email protected]:/# python
Python 2.6.6 (r266:84292, Sep 16 2010, 14:12:30)
[GCC 4.4.5] on linux2
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> 3+7
10
>>> exit()
[email protected]:/#
I'm running a stock 4.010.13_COM_GEN2 rom.
I'm working my way around the console now. As you can see, apt-get and python work. I just need to figure out how (if it's possible) to install gnome onto this installation.
Update:
So it turns out "add-apt-repository" isn't installed by default in the usual place. Or the shortcut doesn't work. Either way, I found that the /usr/bin directory contains all the required files. Since this linux seems to log you in directly into root, which might not have well-made shortcuts, you cannot access the applications normally. I cd'd inbto /usr/bin and add-apt-repository works. Now to see if usr can be the default login.

Alright. Forget about trying to get a GUI working on this type of linux. Nvidia's Tegra drivers for Xorg are MIA.

Getting the following:
/system/xbin/linuxchroot.sh: UID: readonly variable
Any thoughts?
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just_mike said:
Getting the following:
/system/xbin/linuxchroot.sh: UID: readonly variable
Any thoughts?
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When do you get the message? Right after you type "linuxchroot"? If so, try typing su then hitting enter; and then typing "linuxchroot"

Same thing happens, will post over in the main thread? Thanks
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If you want a working guide with all the necessary files there is an app in the market.
For Ubuntu:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.appbuilder.u14410p30729
Or for backtrack:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.appbuilder.u14410p30729
Both work on the iconia. The only fiddling I had to do was change a CD command from the guides suggested command to CD /mnt/external_sdcard. I am able to boot both from my iconia .

profclean2000 said:
If you want a working guide with all the necessary files there is an app in the market.
For Ubuntu:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.appbuilder.u14410p30729
Or for backtrack:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.appbuilder.u14410p30729
Both work on the iconia. The only fiddling I had to do was change a CD command from the guides suggested command to CD /mnt/external_sdcard. I am able to boot both from my iconia .
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I cant load it in the iconia

FearL0rd said:
I cant load it in the iconia
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Where are you stuck? Maybe I can help.

GNOME
Zen_Jackal said:
I just need to figure out how (if it's possible) to install gnome onto this installation.
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Idea: Install GNOME and then a VNC client and connect.
I'll try it later. Will post my conclusions/steps taken/results here.
-Cameron

Zen_Jackal said:
Alright. Forget about trying to get a GUI working on this type of linux. Nvidia's Tegra drivers for Xorg are MIA.
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http://developer.nvidia.com/linux-tegra
Possibly this could help??

You cannot run Xorg with Tegra 2 drivers when your GPU is already in use by Android. Either you have to run some sort of a virtual Xorg driver and use VNC to connect to the Linux, or you have to use native Linux and scrap Android.

Connecting via VNC works just fine, I'm doing it all the time... Just don't try running a heavyweight like GNOME or KDE, use something like LXDE (looks ok, but it's a lot faster!). There are plenty of tutorials on how to set this up on the internet.

Aplication java is not installed?? :S

I have installed Cygwin and packages and I have put kitchen in C:\cygwin\home\username
And when I launch cygwin I type this:
cd kichen (that works)
./menu (here i get error. It says The aplication 'java' is not installed. The kitchen will not function properly without it, etc...)
What to do??
P.S. Java JDK and JRE is installed on my PC

droid000 said:
I have installed Cygwin and packages and I have put kitchen in C:\cygwin\home\username
And when I launch cygwin I type this:
cd kichen (that works)
./menu (here i get error. It says The aplication 'java' is not installed. The kitchen will not function properly without it, etc...)
What to do??
P.S. Java JDK and JRE is installed on my PC
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I'm not that familiar with Cygwin and kitchen but maybe 'sudo apt-get install java' works?
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jhonnyx1000 said:
I'm not that familiar with Cygwin and kitchen but maybe 'sudo apt-get install java' works?
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It says: bash: sudo: command not found

Do 'su', then 'apt-get install java'.
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jhonnyx1000 said:
Do 'su', then 'apt-get install java'.
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when I type 'su' i get: user root does not exist
when I type 'apt-get install java' i get: bash: apt-get: command not found

I think those commands are not available or are not in PATH. Is the environment linked to the computer's operating system, meaning Do you have access to your computer's files from Cygwin?
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This is in my path:
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common;C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
I don't have access to my computer files from cygwin

droid000 said:
This is in my path:
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common;C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
I don't have access to my computer files from cygwin
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I found http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5626300&postcount=3 (I don't know if you're that)
It shows how to use Kitchen with Cygwin.
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Nope, still the same

im working on a cygwin auto installer with java so keep your eye out

eoghan2t7 said:
im working on a cygwin auto installer with java so keep your eye out
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Nice, notify us when done

Still not ready yet?