I followed the wiki.
ADB finds my device when cmd prompt
Adb devices.
It runs first part of the code.
But it then tells me fastboot is not a command.
I read a few other posts, but have found no answer to this problem.
Am guessing im missing something. Maybe someone could help me find out what?
Via HTC Desire Z
ADB and fastboot are in two folders of sdk. In command you need to direct to that folder. ADB is in "platform-tools" and fastboot in "tools"
Example, from my computer.
ADB - cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Fastboot - cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
From that you can use fastboot commands.
Okay, this guide is for users with less experience and want to overclock their Kindle Fire. This is for Windows.
This section is if you haven't installed ADB yet
1) You need to download the Android SDK
Android SDK: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2) Open the SDK Manager and install the SDK Tools and SDK Platform Tools
3) You need to add the ADB path. First find where you installed the Android SDK.The default is in C:\Program Files\Android\Android-sdk or C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\Android-sdk, you can check in the SDK Manager at the top, it will tell you your path. Then click on the start button, and right click on my computer and hit properties. Then on the left click Advanced System Settings In the next box at the bottom is Environment Variables click on this. Under System Variables find the variable that says Path DO NOT DELETE THIS VARIABLE! Hit Edit and at the the end put:
;YOUR ANDROID SDK PATH\tools;YOUR ANDROID SDK PATH\platform-tools
Then hit OK.
ADB install tutorial is now finished
4)Now we want to add the correct drivers. There are a couple of ways to do this, this is the way I do it. Again right click on My Computer, and click properties. Now in the top left corner is Device Manager click on this. Now find where it says Kindle and right click it. Click the drivers tab and then Update Drivers and then browse my computer for driver software. Then click, let me choose from a list on my computer and click adb interface, and then either a ADB Testing Interface, or fastboot Interface, both work for what we are doing.
5) The next thing you want is a kernel so download and put in the \platform-tools folder.
IntersectRaven's: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382999
DoomLord's: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1372625
6) Plug your Kindle Fire into your computer
7) Open a CMD window. Hit start and run CMD.exe or search for CMD. Then type into cmd:
adb shell
idme bootmode 4002
reboot
8) Open another CMD and type cd YOUR ANDROID SDK PATH \platform-tools. Then type:
fastboot boot NAME OF KERNEL.img
9) Now your Kindle will reboot, make sure it boots! Now that you have verified that it works we are ready to flash it.
10) Shutdown your Kindle Fire.
11) Use your old CMD with fastboot, and type:
fastboot flash boot NAME OF KERNEL.img
12) It will probably get stuck in booting at this point. With the fastboot CMD type:
fastboot oem idme bootmode 4000
it will say waiting for device, do not close this CMD!
13) Now hold down the power button until your device turns off. Then turn it on again, and the command will register.
14) Let your Kindle Fire boot and enjoy your new kernel!
If this doesn't work please leave a comment, or if I forgot anything, I am kind of tired while writing this. I may add pictures later. Thanks!
All this does is boots the custom kernel a single time (which you MUST do to test it). You still need to flash it.
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Sorry, I will add the rest soon, slipped my tired mind.
do we really need the whole android and java sdk ?
the only commands used is adb and fastboot.
woud'nt the tools directory of KFU be enough since it contains the necessary commands ?
furthermore the driver installation is a essential part for correct operation of adb and fastboot
and don't forget so say your how-to is for windows
I haven't looked at the KFU much yet, so I don't know. I added that it is for windows and removed the java sdk. And added how to flash the kernel.
Accessory mode suppot
Are any Fire kernels available that support Accessory Mode aka ADK.
The changes that need to be made to the kernel are available from Google. They are in the main 3.x kernel source tree and in the samsung source tree of the 2.6.35 kernel.
Updated ADB and Fastboot from Androiod SDK (Pkg.Revision=24.0) dd 11/07/2016
ADB - version 1.0.36
Revision fd9e4d07b0f5-android
Download: fastboot_adb(1.0.36)_110716_r24.0.rar
The last SDK Platform-Tools for Win, Linux and Mac you can always find here - https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Arhive:
ADB and Fastboot from Androiod SDK (Pkg.Revision=21, 16 Oct 2014)
*Updated ADB to version 1.0.32
*Updated Fastboot to latest version
Download:
fastboot_adb(1.0.32)_071114_r21.rar
sorry for being a noob and asking for another device in a different forum,
but will these adb drivers also work with nexus 4???
need them to sideload 5.0.1
IS this for android 5.0 GPE?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/guide-windows-8-1-fastboot-adb-t2970692
i have anaged to get it working after expereincing the problems stated here by others ... follow my steps here for those who still have trouble
lewonsky said:
IS this for android 5.0 GPE?
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Yes, this for all version. It' latest update from official Android SDK Platforms.
See link in OP.
Golv said:
ADB and Fastboot from Androiod SDK (Pkg.Revision=21, 16 Oct 2014)
*Updated ADB to version 1.0.32
*Updated Fastboot to latest version
Download:
fastboot_adb(1.0.32)_071114_r21.rar
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I think you forgot to mention that this is only for Windows. So it does not work for Linux or Mac.
Quick, fast, no frills, just the necessary files itself. Hopefully this thread gets updated whenever a new release comes up
thanks, nice share bro :good:
how to use those files
I thank you for the files but... how are we supposed to use them. I ask since I'm new to adb. And need this vision of adb to sideload to my fire hd6
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I thank you for the files but... how are we supposed to use them. I ask since I'm new to adb. And need this vision of adb to sideload to my fire hd6
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open a command window and change directory to the folder where adb.exe is installed. Then you can use adb commands. Commands syntax is as follow:
Code:
adb [target] <command>
You only need to specify the [target] if you have more than 1 android device or emulator connected simultaneously, otherwise the command will be directed to the only connected device, so the syntax will be:
Code:
adb <command>
So if you want to sideload a rom to your device, boot in your custom recovery and start the "sideload" mode.
In the command window:
Code:
adb sideload my_rom.zip
Don't forget that the rom.zip must be in the same folder where adb.exe is
If you want to use "adb push" instead of "adb sideload" then boot in custom recovery (not in sideload mode) and use the following command:
Code:
adb push my_rom.zip /sdcard
You can read more about adb commands here: http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#issuingcommands
adb sideload explained here: http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.in/2013/12/ow-to-use-adb-sideload.html
If you have more question about what file to sideload or push a rom to your device, you should ask in the correct forum, Amazon Fire HD 6 forum is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd
thank u
save my day
How do you install the new adb 1.0.32 over the old version and will it work with the moto X 2014?
its dosnt work for me
and i need it ((
every phone i want use sideload , its say me , use adb 1.0.32 or newer
and when i want use adb 1.0.32 , show me this error in all adb commands :
adb server is out of date. killing...
ADB server didn't ACK
* failed to start daemon *
error: unknown host service
what should i do ?
update adb
[email protected] said:
I thank you for the files but... how are we supposed to use them. I ask since I'm new to adb. And need this vision of adb to sideload to my fire hd6
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go to this website: https://fl1.androidfilehost.com/dl/...803384/minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.3.1_setup.exe?
download and install it to your computer, then try to sideload it through there.
if that doesn't work just download the stand alone SDK from the android studio website and after its downloaded, open the .rar file and extract it to a new folder to your desktop. after that open it and search for a folder that says platform tools and look for the ADB .exe file and copy it, then go to your C drive and go to programs and try to find the android studio folder, when you have located it open it and look for a folder named platform tools, then delete the adb.exe in that folder and paste the new one in there or you can probably just copy the whole platform tools folder and replace the other one in the C drive.
I hope this helps, if it doesnt just message me and im sorry for the late reply.
alishadlou said:
* failed to start daemon *
error: unknown host service
what should i do ?
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this usually means the phone is not communicating with your PC.
- either your phone is corrupt
- the connection is corrupt
- or the cable is bad
Tip: add the path of ADB.exe to your system Environment Variables, so you can call it w/out first navigating to it.
- Right click Computer > Properties > Advanced system settings
- Environment Variables ... > edit "Path" by adding the path to ADB.exe.
ie.
Windows 10 x64, i simply add: D:\PortableApps\ADB
for other Windows, you may have to add to the end of "Path", click edit > scroll to the end > add ;D:\PortableApps\ADB;
(don't forget to add the semicolon at the end)
Now you can simply launch Command Prompt and enter: ADB sideload *file*
Updated ADB and Fastboot from Androiod SDK (Pkg.Revision=24.0) dd 11/07/2016
ADB - version 1.0.36
Revision fd9e4d07b0f5-android
Download: fastboot_adb(1.0.36)_110716_r24.0.rar
Not working on Android 6.0
This and older versions will not work on Samsung S7E for system backup and restore.
It accepts the commands, but the confirmation popup supposed to open on the device never does. For a few 6.0 users on other devices, it opened up but the backups were not really completed.
thanks bro. nice share :good:
Thanks, you save me too much time!!
my adb was working fine for my Note 4. I followed the instructions to upgrade bootloader
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...t/howto-bootloader-unlock-upgrade-to-t3398144
Now, I keep getting device offline when used adb devices command. Do you think, upgrading ADB will solve this? thank you
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...ble-without-full-sdk-android-studio-download/
As an Android nerd, there are times you probably need ADB or fastboot to mess around with your phone. Maybe you're flashing an OTA or unlocking the bootloader. You used to need to grab a giant package of other junk from Google to get them, but no more! Google has started hosting platform tools downloads without the other stuff that are a mere 3.5MB.
You can get the platform tools for Windows, Linux, or Mac direct from Google's servers. You get a ZIP file containing the platform tools folder with ADB, fastboot, and a few other tools. Previously, you'd have to download Android Studio or the SDK to get these, which are a 400MB-1.6GB download. Even the smaller command line tools download is still 200-300MB. If you're not doing development work, you don't need all that junk.
There are some third-parties that host files like ADB and fastboot, but then you have to wonder if the files are out of date or malicious in some way. It's much safer to get the tools from Google, and now it's easier too. These downloads should be kept up to date going forward, so have fun.
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I downloaded it yesterday but it is very confusing I did not know how to use it
I will stick with Minimal ADB and Fastboot & universal ADB driver for now
Steps to ADB restore command
abogrhen said:
I downloaded it yesterday but it is very confusing I did not know how to use it
I will stick with Minimal ADB and Fastboot & universal ADB driver for now
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By chance, do you have the basic command steps to restoring a .ab file back to Nexus 6 through ADB? Thanks in advance.
Hey guys, I'm finally working up the courage to root. I installed adb on my Macbook but I can't find where the platform tools folder is at. I used the Android.zip file and ran the Adb-install-mac.sh script to install adb. The computer recognizes the phone via adb devices and I'm able to reboot into boot loader and get fastboot oem device-id (needed for us996 unlock). My obstacle now is getting the exploit files into the platform-tools folder so I can begin rooting it. Problem is.. I can't find where the Adb-install-mac.sh script installed adb folder. Ive searched the hard drive and nothing comes up.
EDIT
Forgot to add.. The documentation for the adb install states that adb and fastboot installs in usr/bin. Do I copy the exploit files/twrp/superSU into that directory? I don't see any folders in there.
I figured it out. Got it rooted. Not as scary as I thought it was going to be.