I have an autonooter nc 1.1. have been really happy with it, but I am wanting the ability to use netflix as well as have adobe flash. autonooter was easy enough for a n00b like me. however, i have been debating for the last month whether to go up to 1.3 and run manual nooter. It seems intimidating compared to autonooter. Also it is my understanding I need to wipe my nc first then do the 1.2 and 1.3 updates, then nooter. Is wiping as simple as doing the 8 reboots? is manual nooter much simpler than it seems at first read?
I keep seeing ADB in threads and I am wondering if it is something I should have on my laptop? I had tried to get it on my desktop but something didnt work. my laptop is new and my nook has never been connected to it, can i try to install the ADB drivers or do I need to have had my nook connected at least once before doing so? I am interested in learning more about the dev side, though i have never been a dev in any way. but it seems to me having ADB would allow me to do things on that end.
any advice would be great. also if i run into questions while nootering would i post them here or in the other forum? for simple things like what does this or that mean id assume to post here, but if i get stuck in a step would i just post it in the nooter thread?
I can't really say much for the nooter root methods, but having and being familiar with adb is a great tool to have in the toolbox. Not just for the nook, but other devices (once you get a taste of this stuff, it only gets worse).
For the NC it is easy enough. Assuming you're on windows, run the android sdk installer, and download the appropriate packages. The NC doesn't work by default, but if you search for adb on the forums here, there is a post by xboxexpert (or however he spells it) with a batch file that takes care of what you need.
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i actually used that method when installing on my desktop. something didnt work right and i couldnt get it figured out. soooo i guess ill start fresh with ADB on the laptop and hope somehow it goes better. I am using windows 7 now, my other machine was xp, maybe that will make a difference. right now I am wiping the nook and trying to decide between nooter or cm7. im also trying to decide if I want to boot from a card or flash to emmc. too many choices and too much reading I may have been better off not researching all the different things to do. since now I seem to be more confused than when I first came here , oh well here goes nothing.
Nah. More reading = better informed = less mistakes & better choices
Just don't forget about that search button!
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i actually used that method when installing on my desktop. something didnt work right and i couldnt get it figured out. soooo i guess ill start fresh with ADB on the laptop and hope somehow it goes better. I am using windows 7 now, my other machine was xp, maybe that will make a difference. right now I am wiping the nook and trying to decide between nooter or cm7. im also trying to decide if I want to boot from a card or flash to emmc. too many choices and too much reading I may have been better off not researching all the different things to do. since now I seem to be more confused than when I first came here , oh well here goes nothing.
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You'll probably find win7 a bit easier with ADB that xp. And having a good working install of ADB will most likely save your butt in the future. Biohazard is right....soooo much to learn! And you will notice it's kinda slow booting from uSD than eMMc.
Have fun!
skeeterpro said:
You'll probably find win7 a bit easier with ADB that xp. And having a good working install of ADB will most likely save your butt in the future. Biohazard is right....soooo much to learn! And you will notice it's kinda slow booting from uSD than eMMc.
Have fun!
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actually im having the same problem with windows 7 as i did with xp. i posted in the thread for adb driver installation so hopefully someone will help me get it worked out. im sure its something simple i am just not seeing, thanks for the advice
miss_october said:
actually im having the same problem with windows 7 as i did with xp. i posted in the thread for adb driver installation so hopefully someone will help me get it worked out. im sure its something simple i am just not seeing, thanks for the advice
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PM me if you don't get what you are looking for. I believe I may still have the files.
miss_october said:
actually im having the same problem with windows 7 as i did with xp. i posted in the thread for adb driver installation so hopefully someone will help me get it worked out. im sure its something simple i am just not seeing, thanks for the advice
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If I remember right... I replied to you in the other thread.
DizzyDen said:
If I remember right... I replied to you in the other thread.
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yes you did and i have replied
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Anyone running this? and if so, how does it work as far as development stuff goes. I just dont want to lose ADB and everything. I have a spare HDD lying around so I may just swap them out and install on there, or I could fix my old laptops LCD and get that system running with windows 7... regardless, I want to try before i buy lol
anyone got their own $.02?
PS- mods feel free to move this to the correct forum if need be, I wasnt sure where I would post a question like this as it regards to the Dream and the computer side of things...
I learned how to use ADB on Windows 7 and been using it ever since.
DOHCtor said:
I learned how to use ADB on Windows 7 and been using it ever since.
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sweet... i am downloading the RC now soooooo... any pointers/advice... lol
only downside I am seeing down the road is having to/wipe/re-install the actual release and not just being able to upgrade... i tried doing a seperate partition, but my computer wont let me shrink my C:\ only my Recovery (E:\)
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sweet... i am downloading the RC now soooooo... any pointers/advice... lol
only downside I am seeing down the road is having to/wipe/re-install the actual release and not just being able to upgrade... i tried doing a seperate partition, but my computer wont let me shrink my C:\ only my Recovery (E:\)
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Everything works on my x64 install (and it's where I do all my development), and I assume RC will work the same.
I was originally using Vista Home Premium and am now on the 7 RC. First off, there was a small problem applying to a group of Vista users that caused them to have a lot of problems installing ADB drivers, me included, in fact it was so screwed up I ended up completely messing up my computer and having to do a system restore and after a few hours was finally able to get it to install. Once I installed Windows 7 RC, I connected my G1, went to Device Manager, clicked on the G1 and installed the ADB drivers, and done. However, for me, I am unable to mount my phone as a mass storage device to access the SD card, in order to do this, I have to disable USB debugging on my phone, and it works, then reenable it again later to use ADB.
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Everything works on my x64 install (and it's where I do all my development), and I assume RC will work the same.
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thanks... i am debating things now... install new os or not to install... hmmm
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I was originally using Vista Home Premium and am now on the 7 RC. First off, there was a small problem applying to a group of Vista users that caused them to have a lot of problems installing ADB drivers, me included, in fact it was so screwed up I ended up completely messing up my computer and having to do a system restore and after a few hours was finally able to get it to install. Once I installed Windows 7 RC, I connected my G1, went to Device Manager, clicked on the G1 and installed the ADB drivers, and done. However, for me, I am unable to mount my phone as a mass storage device to access the SD card, in order to do this, I have to disable USB debugging on my phone, and it works, then reenable it again later to use ADB.
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I am hoping all goes well, if not I have backed everything up and I know where to come with all my questions regarding g1 things...
palosjr said:
I am hoping all goes well, if not I have backed everything up and I know where to come with all my questions regarding g1 things...
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You shouldn't need to back anything up. Windows 7 RC doesn't require a clean install, it can back everything up for you.
SolemnWishing said:
You shouldn't need to back anything up. Windows 7 RC doesn't require a clean install, it can back everything up for you.
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Right, but one of the reasons i backed up now was so that when Windows 7 is actually released, i wont have to do it then seeing as how it will be in the middle of a semester for school and such. The 7 RC installs an "upgrade" so I should be in good shape as far as directories and all that go right? meaning i wont have to go into windows.old to find items i have downloaded and flashed to my current build on my g1.... they should be preserved... i would think...
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Right, but one of the reasons i backed up now was so that when Windows 7 is actually released, i wont have to do it then seeing as how it will be in the middle of a semester for school and such. The 7 RC installs an "upgrade" so I should be in good shape as far as directories and all that go right? meaning i wont have to go into windows.old to find items i have downloaded and flashed to my current build on my g1.... they should be preserved... i would think...
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They will be, and that is a good point as Microsoft doesn't offer an upgrade to Windows 7 OEM from RC, which is a bit annoying.
so i told myself before i started the install that if i got one error, i would stop right there and exit setup... a quarter of the way copying files it stopped and said that the files could not be copied blah blah... i think i may just wait til the OS goes public and upgrade then =P
mods feel free to trash this thread now... thanks to all you guys that chimed in to help!
I use virtual box or vmware and "xp pirate edition" to do all my adb work...
I've gotten debian on my sdcard successfully, but when I try to run bootdeb, it does nothing. When I run sh bootdeb, I get more output, but it says it cant find /bin/bash and then shuts down. Some forums have suggested I run modprobe ext2, but when I do it says "modprobe: chdir(/system/modules/lib/modules): No such file or directory."
Im hoping someone in this forum may be able to help me out here... if it helps, Ive got a google voice invite Im just DYING to get rid of, lol.
why would you put debian on your sd card?
Why Not? lol
Its the debian lenny install that was mentioned on the forum here a while back. I'd like to have a full on linux distro in my pocket.... mainly to say I have one.
Also, I'm running Fresh 2.0d rom, if that helps anyone with suggestions.
have you checked here? http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero-hero-modaco-com/292093/debian-lenny-now-running-on-hero/
Wow! That's pretty cool. If I were to install Debian, is there any way I could get a GUI running on it? Or would I just be stuck in a CLI/terminal interface?
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Wow! That's pretty cool. If I were to install Debian, is there any way I could get a GUI running on it? Or would I just be stuck in a CLI/terminal interface?
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haha, if you would've looked in that thread i posted, you would've seen This comment . lol.
this is really quite interesting. I might take the plunge... though i don't really like debian. Gunna see what i can do with slackware, seeing as there is an arm version of slack
Yeah, I checked everything on that forum. My issue is still trying to run "modprobe ext2". Not mentioned in that forum, unfortunately.
Does the fact that I'm running fresh 2.0d ROM make a difference? It seems like he would have had to build in modprobe or insmod support...
I know it sounds repetitive. I constantly work on computers and use my own at home but all I use is macs! I had a g1 and everything was pretty manageable by flashing zips and metamorph etc, but adb is something I really never needed to learn, and all I hear is how windows users use adb. Are there any setups for mac users? That doesn't involve too much trouble? Thanks, and I'm sure this thread could help any other mac user that is looking into rooting their phone.
You don't have to use adb.. reread the root thread for updated, easier instructions. With it this easy, yes it's worth it.
heygrl said:
You don't have to use adb.. reread the root thread for updated, easier instructions. With it this easy, yes it's worth it.
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no, no. I know you can root it without adb, but it seems like if you want to theme/mod things adb will be a big part of this. Just kind of looking for a savior mac solution that I maybe haven't heard of to accomplish adb.
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no, no. I know you can root it without adb, but it seems like if you want to theme/mod things adb will be a big part of this. Just kind of looking for a savior mac solution that I maybe haven't heard of to accomplish adb.
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No, usually theming/modding requires flashing more .zip files through recovery. ADB is probably most commonly used to push .apk (apps) files to the system that are otherwise uninstallable or more or less built into the system.
Many people with modded phones will never use adb.
I'm also a mac user, this is my first android phone, and my programming knowledge is a high school java class which i took 6 years ago. With that being said I've had no problems learning some of the commands involved with ADB. If you are some what tech savvy and have decent problem solving skills you can work your way around most of it.
As far as setting up my mac, I just downloaded the SDK and was able to use ADB without having to download any drivers like I had read in a lot of guides, but then again most of those are written for windows users. I'm still learning as I go but its pretty interesting and XDA is definitely a good place to start.
Even of you need to use adb for something in the future, adb works fine on a mac. I have been rooting and modding my android phones since the G1 and have always used one of my mac computers. Drivers are not needed and most phones communicate without a problem.
-sent from my T-Mobile Vibrant ; )
So I've poured over the potentially relevant threads and I haven't found anything about how to go about rooting the Tab on a Mac. I've rooted a Xoom on a Mac before, which was no problem using adb, but does adb recognize the Tab as a device (given the lack of Mac file reading compatibility otherwise) or is there another trick I'll need to know? Obviously at some point I'd need the new Kies for Mac, but is this all I'll need in order for adb to work? The only guides I've seen pertain to rooting through a PC, which is no help to me unfortunately. I don't have my Tab yet, but I was hoping to get a feel for what lies ahead once it arrives.
Please do not Post Questions in the Development forum thanks
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Please do not Post Questions in the Development forum thanks
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IT WAS A DEVELOPMENT (ROOTING) QUESTION, not a general question, so now its in a less appropriate place, but whatever
Anybody?
Regardless if it was a rooting question. Development forums are for development releases like kernels, roms, mod instructions. Questions are asked in the General forum.
As for your question:
In order to get a reliable root you must install CWM. In order to flash CWM you must use nvflash which is a windows command line tool. So there is currently no way to do this from a mac. TBH there may never be a way to do this from mac. I would suggest getting a copy of windows and use bootcamp as I have.
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Regardless if it was a rooting question. Development forums are for development releases like kernels, roms, mod instructions. Questions are asked in the General forum.
As for your question:
In order to get a reliable root you must install CWM. In order to flash CWM you must use nvflash which is a windows command line tool. So there is currently no way to do this from a mac. TBH there may never be a way to do this from mac. I would suggest getting a copy of windows and use bootcamp as I have.
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Well at this point I do have Parallels, so I'm guessing I should be able to use that as my means of installing CWM, as per the instructions found in the thread in the development section, yes?
Correct. But! I've tried this stuff before from parallels with limited to no success. You need to boot from windows(bootcamp). So that windows has full control of your hardware. I've never been able to get paralleled windows to see things right for this kind of stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14866263&postcount=2
That is the guide that you want to follow. Once your are done flashing CWM you can then just drop the busybox and root zips on your SD card like you normally would with your mac and flash with CWM.
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Correct. But! I've tried this stuff before from parallels with limited to no success. You need to boot from windows(bootcamp). So that windows has full control of your hardware. I've never been able to get paralleled windows to see things right for this kind of stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14866263&postcount=2
That is the guide that you want to follow. Once your are done flashing CWM you can then just drop the busybox and root zips on your SD card like you normally would with your mac and flash with CWM.
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Yeah but in order to do this wouldn't I have to have a copy of a Windows CD (which I have no access to)? And obviously I'm not about to drop $$$ on a damn Winblows CD just to be able to root. This seriously sucks.
Now I do have access to my work PC, which runs XP. Might you have a rough estimate on how long the steps in that guide would take, should I decide to try doing it here at the office?? I could of course get the files, drivers, etc all set up in advance, so take that part out of the equation. Just wondering on how long in terms of installing CWM; once I have that I can root at home later that night.
...and actually, once I get CWM installed on the 10.1 I should really have no need to connect to it for adb (or at least very very rarely) in the future, correct? I mean it seems like the main hump to get over for a Mac owner is to just get a custom recovery on the 10.1, and after that everything else is just all about flashing (from recovery that is). Would that be a fair statement??
It seriously took me like 10-15 min to run through the steps from none root to CMW, Busybox, and root. I did it at my desk at work eating lunch on my bootcamp Win7 x64.
Ok guys i really need ur help. I took on the project of rooting my friends nook color. Its running 1.4.3. Im trying to root and and get market access, but keep the B&N stuff. Ive seen videos of it being done . However i have tried so many ways with no luck. Any help would really be appreciated. I cant seem to get this thing to read my bootable sdcard. Tried numerous files for CWM still with no luck. Using Win32 disk imager.
EDIT: Got it to boot my SDcard with clockwork. Now I know there is a way to root and install Gapps and all plus keep B&N stuff.
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Ok guys i really need ur help. I took on the project of rooting my friends nook color. Its running 1.4.3. Im trying to root and and get market access, but keep the B&N stuff. Ive seen videos of it being done . However i have tried so many ways with no luck. Any help would really be appreciated. I cant seem to get this thing to read my bootable sdcard. Tried numerous files for CWM still with no luck. Using Win32 disk imager.
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Read my tips thread linked in my signature. Specifically look at items A9 and A10. Then use Manual Nooter 5.02.19 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22480277
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Read my tips thread linked in my signature. Specifically look at items A9 and A10. Then use Manual Nooter 5.02.19 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22480277
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Learning Manual Nooter now. U sure i can use with 1.4.3.?? Finally got sdcard to boot to CWM. Justr waiting to flash right file. Like the idea of home button for android and one for B&N. Thanx in advance.
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Learning Manual Nooter now. U sure i can use with 1.4.3.?? Finally got sdcard to boot to CWM. Justr waiting to flash right file. Like the idea of home button for android and one for B&N. Thanx in advance.
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Yes, MN 5.02.19 works fine with stock 1.4.3 (but it ain't stock no more after that )
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Yes, MN 5.02.19 works fine with stock 1.4.3 (but it ain't stock no more after that )
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Right on Dizzy and leapinlar I was reading through ur threads all over the place...not as far as instruction but on couple different sites..u seem to have it down. Thanx for responding. So just to be clear before flashing this will give the two or three options via home button. One being B&N as it was with all her downloads and one being Zem or Zema launcher which is android? just want to make sure i dont mess my friends nook up. thanx in advance. saw this process on you tube. just wanna clarify.
EDIT: Well thanx to the help from some devs here and phandroid..Im up and running android with full market access and still have my B&N launcher.!!!!!!!!!