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[Q] Need help-> Deleted my phoneprovider.apk

Hello guy's
Yesterday i perm rooted my desire HD.
I was whiping off some demo's and accedently i deleted the proneprovider.apk
The phone boots normal till the lock screen, until i unlock it.
Then i get the error :
The application Phone (process com.android.phone) has stopped unxepectedly
please try again
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I can start the phone in recoverymode (means power down the phone, hold vol lower button and start the phone.
But in this case, i can't connect through the usb connection.
What did i tryed?
- Factory reset, did not help
Also, i'am new to android. But i have the SDK installed.
So my questions to you guy's
1. Can someone upload PhoneProvider.apk (system/app/)
2. When i got the file, how do i put it back in /system/app
Specs:
HTC Desire HD
Android 2.2 Froyo
Vodafone
Or is it better to go back to the vodafone store, tell them my phone is 5 day's old and it broke.
And then hope to get a new one.

Have you tried a factory reset? Or if that fails you could try running one of the Official RUU's.
You will lose root & S-OFF if you apply an Official RUU.

andyharney said:
Have you tried a factory reset? Or if that fails you could try running one of the Official RUU's.
You will lose root & S-OFF if you apply an Official RUU.
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How can i apply a Official RUU?

do you mean telephoneyprovider.apk cause i can give you link to download then you can adb push it to /data/local/
and rewrite to the system
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
busybox cp /data/local/telephoneyprovider.apk /system/apps/
or you can install ruu/flash a custom rom
let us know if you want the link
sorry this won't work as you dont have s-off so you can't write to the sysytem

cattleprod said:
do you mean telephoneyprovider.apk cause i can give you link to download then you can adb push it to /data/local/
and rewrite to the system
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
busybox cp /data/local/telephoneyprovider.apk /system/apps/
or you can install ruu/flash a custom rom
let us know if you want the link
sorry this won't work as you dont have s-off so you can't write to the sysytem
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Yes! i mean that file.
But how can i upload it? Because i can't get a active data connection?
I have de SDK installed, but the USB_drivers i can't get to work...

brantje said:
Yes! i mean that file.
But how can i upload it? Because i can't get a active data connection?
I have de SDK installed, but the USB_drivers i can't get to work...
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just pm you .apk do you have htc sycn 3.0 installed on pc? that has the drivers you need, if so
go into cmd go to android sdk tools
plug phone to usb type adb devices and see finds your phone

cattleprod said:
just pm you .apk do you have htc sycn 3.0 installed on pc? that has the drivers you need, if so
go into cmd go to android sdk tools
plug phone to usb type adb devices and see finds your phone
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C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb devices
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
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It can't find ADB :S
Sync 3.0.5481

brantje said:
It can't find ADB :S
Sync 3.0.5481
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not showing in adb? not even say device xxxxxx offline do you have phone on in hboot screen when doing this (when you hold vol down and power button)
yup that latest htc sync do you have that install already?

cattleprod said:
not showing in adb? not even say device xxxxxx offline do you have phone on in hboot screen when doing this (when you hold vol down and power button)
yup that latest htc sync do you have that install already?
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I don't have ADB installed. But in de sdk/tools i can't see the file adb :S.
And i have the USB cable driver installed (the one from HTC).

cattleprod said:
not showing in adb? not even say device xxxxxx offline do you have phone on in hboot screen when doing this (when you hold vol down and power button)
yup that latest htc sync do you have that install already?
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brantje said:
I don't have ADB installed. But in de sdk/tools i can't see the file adb :S.
And i have the USB cable driver installed (the one from HTC).
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I found ADB it is now in system-tools
CMD Output
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb devices
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
HT0BGRX12484 offline
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adb should be in sdk tools?
right click on the sdk tools folder select open command prompt
then type adb should come up a menu
now plug phone to usb an type adb devices

Done
Answer from adb devices:
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
HT0BGRX12484 offline
I tryed to push the apk to the phone, but i get the message:
CMD said:
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb push D:\android\
TelephonyProvider.apk /data/local/
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
error: device offline
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ok it finds your phone now just trying to find suitable ruu

I just want the official HTC Desire HD RUU.
Where can i find this and how to install this?
ok i found the files here:
http://xdafil.es/index.php?path=DesireHD/RUU/
Wich one i have to choose?

this uk vodafone ruu ,download it and just run the ruu from pc
don't use its for the desire only sorry

Try flash other rom, factory or custom rom.. You will get apps back when you commit reflash. You should find all system applications in your phone, if you are not deleted apps in system app folder.
I live in Finland and my default
rom was Vodafone branded. I recommended to flash another wwe rom because the "fastboot" will take time approximately one minute, it is Slow and it has stupid apps..
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

cattleprod said:
this uk vodafone ruu ,download it and just run the ruu from pc
don't use its for the desire only sorry
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Np can happen.
Is the file maybe here:
http://xdafil.es/index.php?path=DesireHD/RUU/
crypt.1nj3ct said:
Try flash other rom, factory or custom rom.. You will get apps back when you commit reflash. You should find all system applications in your phone, if you are not deleted apps in system app folder.
I live in Finland and my default
rom was Vodafone branded. I recommended to flash another wwe rom because the "fastboot" will take time approximately one minute, it is Slow and it has stupid apps..
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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I just want the factory rom, because i like that the most.
Or how can i install this one:
http://xdafil.es/index.php?path=DesireHD/RUU/
I have already rooted my phone, and my hloader is flashed to a other one.
I used those files to root my phone:
www.brantje.com/hdroot/

try the 1.32.405.6 ruu (.exe file not the zip file) first

Try to shutdown your phone and press both volume buttons and press power button. Hold volume buttons until you see hboot menu.. Try go to recovery and flash for example Android revolution 1.9..
You can find it from HDHD development, xda..
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

cattleprod said:
try the 1.32.405.6 ruu (.exe file not the zip file) first
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Downloading now...
Should i have the mobiel still have in recovery mode?

Want to root my legend 2.2 ota... wwe_3.15.405.3-2

I read many thread but didn't find clear answer for this question.
I have a vodafone htc legend with froyo updated trought ota
I would, root it and install HTC rooted rom.
any body can help with the steps and tools need it?
thanks a lot

follow this http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-legend-legend-modaco-com/323201/downgrading-from-froyo-ota/

it is not rooting, it is downgrade, what's not same

rolks said:
it is not rooting, it is downgrade, what's not same
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he have official froyo... then he must downgrade first or what??
FIRST HAVE TO DOWNGRADE
follow this http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-legend-legend-modaco-com/323201/downgrading-from-froyo-ota/
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THEN U CAN ROOT
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-root-the-htc-legend/

Great!
If I undertood right...
First downgrade (this is something we could not avoid) then root.
Let me try!
Ill back!
Thanks

MontseCat said:
Great!
If I undertood right...
First downgrade (this is something we could not avoid) then root.
Let me try!
Ill back!
Thanks
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i followed these steps and now i have rooted legend with BlaYo ROM B 0.2...
GOOD LUCK

I tried yesterday and having some troubles with Android sdk, doesn't work I don't know if any trouble with its installation.
Need to read carefully the instalation process and try again.
The only issue is find time for ths... its chrismas so, some familiar meetings
I'll back!

Oh!
I tried once again with not succes.
when running "crackin"...
starts with...
"Copying tools"
"adb" is not recogniced as command internal or external
program or file executable...
And remainds with same message for serveral lines till finish!!
Nothing happens.
I installed the android sdk package and added the hack4legend-v5.zip contenst on android-sdk-windows\tootls folder
Obviously I am doing something wrong but I am not able to locate where the problem or mistake is!!
any idea?
thanks

I downgraded my Legend from the OTA 2.2.
Now the ROM version is 1.31 which should be correct, but the HBOOT version still is 1.00, which is according to this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746454 ) the wrong one, it should be 0.43.... any ideas on this one?
Edit: @MontseCat: have you installed your USB drivers? The come with HTC Sync from the HTC homepage. Otherwise you can check adb functionality by opening a console window, running 'cd C:\Absolute\Path\containing\adb.exe\' (for Windows users, I guess Linux users know how to use cd) and then 'adb devices'. This should show a number refering to your device, opposed to simply nothing if it is not working.

nae64 said:
Edit: @MontseCat: have you installed your USB drivers? The come with HTC Sync from the HTC homepage. Otherwise you can check adb functionality by opening a console window, running 'cd C:\Absolute\Path\containing\adb.exe\' (for Windows users, I guess Linux users know how to use cd) and then 'adb devices'. This should show a number refering to your device, opposed to simply nothing if it is not working.
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Sorry I don't follow you at all.
I currently have my legend working with HTC Sync, witout problems, so don't undesrtand, shall I remove an reinstal it after installed android sdk to?? or..
thanks

No, that was just my problem at first when I had to move to a Windows PC for the downgrade, adb requires HTC Sync. So you should be fine.
But now that I read your problem again, my solution would not even fit I guess your tools directory does not contain the adb.exe. But the directory platform-tools in the android-sdk folder does. I just copied over the contents of the hack zip to platform-tools and did it from there... what ever, now I am having the problem i described above...

nae64 said:
I downgraded my Legend from the OTA 2.2.
Now the ROM version is 1.31 which should be correct, but the HBOOT version still is 1.00, which is according to this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746454 ) the wrong one, it should be 0.43.... any ideas on this one?
Edit: @MontseCat: have you installed your USB drivers? The come with HTC Sync from the HTC homepage. Otherwise you can check adb functionality by opening a console window, running 'cd C:\Absolute\Path\containing\adb.exe\' (for Windows users, I guess Linux users know how to use cd) and then 'adb devices'. This should show a number refering to your device, opposed to simply nothing if it is not working.
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Hmm my HBOOT version is 1.01
Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App

Okay, thank you very much, root completed successfully even with HBOOT v1.00

nae64 said:
... But the directory platform-tools in the android-sdk folder does. I just copied over the contents of the hack zip to platform-tools and did it from there... what ever, now I am having the problem i described above...
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I done as you said and succed,
Now the problem is
CR--rw----
So fails
the message at the end is xxxx permision denied.
I don't konw how to put an image of the scren. sorry
what whall I do now?

MontseCat said:
I done as you said and succed,
Now the problem is
CR--rw----
So fails
the message at the end is xxxx permision denied.
I don't konw how to put an image of the scren. sorry
what whall I do now?
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- Temproot with VISIONary r13 (install the downloaded file as per a normal APK)
- Once you are temprooted, connect via 'adb' and do 'su' (to get root) then '/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/misc1-2.img'
You should then be able to downgrade in the normal way.

janarp said:
- Temproot with VISIONary r13 (install the downloaded file as per a normal APK)
- Once you are temprooted, connect via 'adb' and do 'su' (to get root) then '/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/misc1-2.img'
You should then be able to downgrade in the normal way.
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Ok I Istalled the Visionary and temorary root,
I don't know how to connect via 'adb' and do su...
so, just stoped here and waiting next instruction. Sorry work as neel!!

[HOW-TO] ADB for Dummies(How-To Learner's Guide)

janarp said:
[HOW-TO] ADB for Dummies(How-To Learner's Guide)
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even with this guide I didn't succed!!!
What I done is just temporary root with visionary then run again the adb but remains the same,
sorry I don't see where lost!!

In the following I will assume a Windows-PC:
1. Restart your phone to start from scratch, make sure 'TempRoot on boot' (or sth along this line...) is NOT checked
2. Run the crackin.bat, which you put (along with all other files in that download) into the directory containing the adb.exe (which is, at least for me, the platform-tools directory)
3. when it fails (it will), TempRoot using VISIONary, leaving everything unchecked (no System Read Write, even if that seems like a good idea)
4. on your PC, go to a Terminal (Windowsbutton + R, enter 'cmd' without quotes, press enter) , navigate to the folder crackin.whatever is in using the cd command like in my following example, but with the correct, full path
Example: 'cd "C:\\Programm Files\Android\andorid-sdk\platform-tools"' (again, without the single quotes (preserve doublequotes))
5. in that same Terminal Window, enter 'adb shell' (again, without quotes). The prompt should change to a dollar sign. Then enter 'su' (you know, without quotes...), and when the prompt changes to a '#', the TempRoot was successful and we can resume. Make sure to leave that Terminal open, you can use it again when rooting.
6. On a Windos System (32bit preferred) run the RUU.something.exe and follow these steps.
7. follow the main rooting guide, in which you will have to open a Terminal Window in the directory you unzipped. This is done with the same method I described above (opening cmd, 'cd' command)
I hope this makes it more clear =)
Edit: btw, this is a full guide, feel free to pick out the stuff you need, because I really did not understand what your problem was =) as a rooting guide I used this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746454

MontseCat said:
even with this guide I didn't succed!!!
What I done is just temporary root with visionary then run again the adb but remains the same,
sorry I don't see where lost!!
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i belive u have same folder names like me...
first i connect my phone with pc then i open command (start and type cmd)
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cd C:\android-sdk-windows-1.1_r1\tools
then
Code:
adb shell
and then
Code:
su
and then follow nae64 post
point 6 and 7

[Q] assiatance with adb please any one

hi guys im getting anoyed with my pc and phone now ive followed so meany tutorial etc on how to install adb but still not getting any where so far i have done
1. downloaded sdk from code.google.com
2. extracted to c:/android-sdk-windows
3.installed htc wildfire drivers
4.created a path on enviromentable variuble
5.ive loaded the skd.exe
6. ran cmd and ran adb and adb devices but my pc will not reconise this command any adice please thanks
ps ive also tryed using qtaADB it connect to the phone but dnt show any thing frustrated now lol thanks daddyspud

First download adb for windows from " http://developer.android.com/sdk/ ".
then u will get a file named " android-sdk_r08-windows ".rename it as "Android SDK" after extracting.
download proper driver for your phone and install them .now move "Android SDK" to root of hard drive that is to c\Android SDK...
now update the adb using SDK manager that is inside Android SDK.all packeges even usb drivers.
connect the phone via usb and windows should recognize it as android phone .
now take "cmd".command prompt and type the following code .
cd\
cd Android SDK\tools\
adb devices
Now Adb is set if it shows your phone code ..
Sorry about my english .

I had a hardtime making my computer recognize my wildfire, I had to manipulate the driver to make it find it. just google it and you shall find .. if thats the problem ..

thanks worked a dream cheers buddie

They changed the location of the adb.exe file with the new SDK release using the example given would be :-
cd\
cd Android SDK\platform-tools\
easier in my opinion to add to path in windows
c:\android sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe
make sure u add java.exe to path aswell
Hope this helps

ok i got that and it worked, ie picked up my device, then what do i do?

magpie22 said:
ok i got that and it worked, ie picked up my device, then what do i do?
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Well what do you want to do with adb?

run the sdk but i get errors when i start it "error 2" cant find file.
Failed to get the adb version.
Edit - Never mind i have sorted it.

Accidentally uninstalled Package Access helper

Hey Guys,
I just made a big blunder.. darn! I uninstalled the Package Access Helper (thru the titanium backup app) on my G2 (D802 ver) and now I can't install any apps anymore from the PlayStore.
The phone is rooted though..
My question is... What's the best and easiest way to remedy this problem? should I go to all the hassle of reflashing back to Stock ROM? OR can I possibly get an apk for this "Package Access Helper" thingie? and where in God's world do I find this apk if ever asl well?
I'm in dire need here guys... pls help me out. .::
thank you.

There you go

bender_007 said:
There you go
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Hey thanks bender.. I tried to download and install the apk file on my phone but I'm getting an error - "Package not installed"...

letters_to_cleo said:
Hey thanks bender.. I tried to download and install the apk file on my phone but I'm getting an error - "Package not installed"...
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copy it to /system/app & reboot

Thanks, but I dont have have any root explorer app on my phone.
Already installed the adb shell on my laptop..
enabled USB debugging on my phone, checked device manager and saw "Androidnet Sooner Single ADB Interface: under Computer.
then on the command prompt with admin permission, I typed on where the adb libs are located
adb shell
su
adb remount
chmod 777 /system/apps
adb push DefaultContainerService.apk /system/app/
BUT.... I always end up with the errr message "device not found"
What's this error all about??
Thank you again for sharing some of your info... I highly appreciate your insights on this

Here you go x2
flashable
@error - you need adb drivers + usb debugging enabled.

I sent you back a message mate.
Unfortunately the flashable zip might not be of no good to me at all, as I did not install any custom recovery on my phone e.g. twrp, etc.
I guess the only route I can do is to really push the DefaultContainerService.apk to the /system/app but I'm always getting this err -'device not found''it
Should Androidnet Sooner Single Adb interface really be the one that appears under the Device manager? or should it be 'Android Composite ADB Interface'?
I'm having a tough luck on this

I guess the most I can do on this would be to just reflash it back to stock again and hope it'll work. *sigh

what does "adb devices" show ?

bender_007 said:
what does "adb devices" show ?
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adb devices show nothing.

letters_to_cleo said:
adb devices show nothing.
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you need a more recent adb.exe
try this one https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/663851/adb.exe

darkobas said:
you need a more recent adb.exe
try this one https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/663851/adb.exe
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thanks man, I downloaded the adb tool from the android sdk website itself.
By the way, I tried as well booting up to stock recovery, and flashing the zip (on the earlier post), but since my phone system is not yet mounted, then the zip file didn't do anything at all.

any one please send me the Package Access helper to my gmail

Please help me I want to restore my package Access helper back please

For battery optimization obsessives, Do not delete or disable it. Apps from play store can not be installed without it. This what I ended up with after disabling the service.

[Q] Help ES File Explorer Won't Install

Hi there! I just got my Nexus Player in the mail, and I am having trouble installing ES File Explorer on it. When I go to download it from Google Play via my laptop, it says that "this item is not compatible with your device". I've updated the nexus player to version 5.1, and looked all over the web for a solution, but to no avail. Has anyone ran into this problem before?
Thanks in advance

I'm having the same problem.

Same problem here

djdompe said:
Hi there! I just got my Nexus Player in the mail, and I am having trouble installing ES File Explorer on it. When I go to download it from Google Play via my laptop, it says that "this item is not compatible with your device". I've updated the nexus player to version 5.1, and looked all over the web for a solution, but to no avail. Has anyone ran into this problem before?
Thanks in advance
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same problem here

nothing from the Google Playstore via PC will install on nexus player. Does anyone have any idea why not?

Same issue here. It worked last week. Had to do a factory reset and now it is not compatible. Is there an alternate way of installing ES File Explorer or another file manager that is compatible.

I feel silly it took me this long to realize we can adb install apks .
Make sure you have unknown software checked to install
ADB debugging in dev options on
Download your .apk files for SideLoadLanucher.apk and ES File Manager.apk
HTML:
ES File manager: http://www.estrongs.com/download.html?id=1
SideLoad Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
doesnt matter which OS you are on. Open your Bash terminal or CMD prompt and change directory to where you downloaded the files and install them via adb:
Code:
adb install /path/to/package
adb install ESwenjianliulanqi_223.apk
adb install SideloadLauncher-v1.05.apk
Should get a success message.
Cheers,
DFL

dfl said:
I feel silly it took me this long to realize we can adb install apks .
Make sure you have unknown software checked to install
ADB debugging in dev options on
Download your .apk files for SideLoadLanucher.apk and ES File Manager.apk
HTML:
ES File manager: http://www.estrongs.com/download.html?id=1
SideLoad Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
doesnt matter which OS you are on. Open your Bash terminal or CMD prompt and change directory to where you downloaded the files and install them via adb:
Code:
adb install /path/to/package
adb install ESwenjianliulanqi_223.apk
adb install SideloadLauncher-v1.05.apk
Should get a success message.
Cheers,
DFL
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Thanks, I'll try it when I get home. I got the chainfire side loader installed yesterday, just having troubles with ES file Explorer

djdompe said:
Thanks, I'll try it when I get home. I got the chainfire side loader installed yesterday, just having troubles with ES file Explorer
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I too was able to install the sideloader via google play but i did a factory reset and then updated the factory image to 5.1.1 and then that option wasn’t available. Thats when I tried the adb install commands and was successful. Good luck.

dfl said:
I too was able to install the sideloader via google play but i did a factory reset and then updated the factory image to 5.1.1 and then that option wasn’t available. Thats when I tried the adb install commands and was successful. Good luck.
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This might be a silly question, but are you using ADB via a USB cable, or over wifi? I'm extremely green at all this and the learning curve is pretty steep

djdompe said:
This might be a silly question, but are you using ADB via a USB cable, or over wifi? I'm extremely green at all this and the learning curve is pretty steep
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I was using ADB over USB.
If you are using a linux machine install ADB and Fastboot. YOu will be able to launch adb/fastboot from any location with your bash shell:
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb && sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot
If using Windows, its really easy to set up ADB/Fastboot in your environmental so you can adb/fastboot from any location in CMD if you havent already set that up use this and just YES to everything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Good luck,
DFL

dfl said:
I was using ADB over USB.
If you are using a linux machine install ADB and Fastboot. YOu will be able to launch adb/fastboot from any location with your bash shell:
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb && sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot
If using Windows, its really easy to set up ADB/Fastboot in your environmental so you can adb/fastboot from any location in CMD if you havent already set that up use this and just YES to everything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Good luck,
DFL
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SUCCESS!!!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you

please help
can someone please help me with adB
step by step

daddy.dominator said:
can someone please help me with adB
step by step
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this is on the first page of posts and is pretty much all u need
dfl said:
I feel silly it took me this long to realize we can adb install apks .
Make sure you have unknown software checked to install
ADB debugging in dev options on
Download your .apk files for SideLoadLanucher.apk and ES File Manager.apk
HTML:
ES File manager: http://www.estrongs.com/download.html?id=1
SideLoad Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
doesnt matter which OS you are on. Open your Bash terminal or CMD prompt and change directory to where you downloaded the files and install them via adb:
Code:
adb install /path/to/package
adb install ESwenjianliulanqi_223.apk
adb install SideloadLauncher-v1.05.apk
Should get a success message.
Cheers,
DFL
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some extra tips
if you dont have adb then get it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118 no need to install the entire sdk just for adb and fastboot.
if u dont know how to open a cmd window then just open your start menu and either search cmd or click run and then type in cmd and hit enter.
to make your life a little easier if you shift right click inside the folder where you have the apks u are trying to install you should see open command window here. if you do that then you wont need to put the path in for the apk you can just do "adb install [app u want to install].apk" replace [app u want to install] with the name of the app, u must have .apk at the end. example abd install es.apk
you can enable usb debugging in the dev settings(to enable dev settings, Open Settings, about then click the build number 7 times. it should say u are now a dev)

when I hook it up to the computerall I need is the power cable and usb

im newbie in this thing... after reading some tutorial adb... finally it works
i hope this thread will help u guys (especially like me for mac user)
tutorial step by step (mac user):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
and this one works like a charm and super easy (mac users) -- creadits and thanks to @metropical
https://github.com/corbindavenport/nexus-tools
hope this help

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ymjySfRFFHI

Bluetooth Mouse
I finally got ES File Explorer installed by connecting a Bluetooth mouse to my NP and using the Google Search app (Blue 'G'). Just 'voice searched' for Es File Explorer and used the mouse to click on the Play Store search result. It installed right away, no issues like I was having when trying to install through Play Store on my PC..
It was extremely frustrating to have the app suddenly become incompatible from the usual Play Store method, but I'm happy this worked.
(I doubt it helped anything, but I set security to allow Unknown Sources).

i hope this help if u guys unable to use adb and stuff.
just go search air-share on your web browser (make sure ur log ur google account) and install air share on your nexus player and your android phone.
it should works fine
(since i'm a newbie.. i cant post any external url) lol

I just tried Air share and it works.. its a little fiddly to get it going but I shared the es file explorer from my phone to the nexus player and I was good to go.. then I shared the Kodi link and ES downloader took care of the file download and it installed