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How to install update.zip WITHOUT power button

So I am trying to install update.zip to root my vibrant but the power button is broken with JI6 z4mod patched kernel. I am trying to root the phone and I have the update.zip in both sdcard and sdcard/sd folders. I am looking for a way to install update.zip in recovery mode without power button.
Is this possible using ADB on a nonrooted device? I have already tried this without success....
Also, I can't use adb remount since I dont have root access.
Code:
adb shell recovery --update=sdcard/update.zip

Anyone out there found a solution to this? The power button on my Nexus One is completely shot, and luck would have it that I voided my warranty to replace a smashed digitizer shortly before it started to act up, so no love from HTC.
I get by with WidgetLocker, which allows wake-via-trackball, so I haven't yet sprung the US$50 to buy a replacement power button/upper circuit board on eBay. I wanted to apply the Gingerbread update.zip to my phone, but I haven't yet found a way to do that without having to use the power button somewhere in the procedure.
Advice?
Google Nexus One
Android 2.2.2 FRG83G
Rooted using SuperOneClick v1.7
Thanks!

you don't "install a update.zip"
You leave it on your external SD Card that you mount on your computer. and thts that.
Okay read your question one more time..
Here's what you do.
This rooting method doesn't require you to go into Recovery at all.
Use a program called "super one click root" it some-how which idk, puts a superuser app on your app drawer, and if the superuser app is there, your rooted. so try that. I'll edit this post if i find the link. hold up.
found it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

Are you able to
adb reboot recovery

s15274n said:
Are you able to
adb reboot recovery
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That will work to get into recovery, but then how does he select anything in the menu?

Ahh, so simple, yet I neglected.... This seems tough
I am not familiar with this mod z4 kernel... Is there not a revert?

Why don't you root with super one click, then use rom manager from koush to install a new kernel?
No power button needed. (I think)
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Is the physical power button broken, or is it software broken?
If it's software wouldn't an odin to jfd fix it? To access d/l mode without power button, run "adb reboot download".
If its the physical button...i don't know if this works on stock recovery but I was able to use the back button to select in clockwork red. I didn't have the stock recovery long enough to remember if it works on it.
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Yeah, if you are stuck on a kernel with bad button mapping then you should probably just odin out.

jamaroufi said:
Why don't you root with super one click, then use rom manager from koush to install a new kernel?
No power button needed. (I think)
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Agreed, I think through ROM manager you have to select flash rom or something to that effect, but it will let you flash any .zip including a new kernel

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Wow I created this thread 4 months ago. Great to see the community has evolved and a lot of folks are here to help

::facepalm::
I'm mad I didnt notice the OP date smh....hope it worked out for you.
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jamesd86 said:
::facepalm::
I'm mad I didnt notice the OP date smh....hope it worked out for you.
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same lol i thought this was a recent thread.

haha, it's alright, glad you didn't create a new thread. It's all consolidated in here now

"Sync" icon stuck after Gingerbread update

My Gmail is taking 10-20 mins to sync. I have tried 3 reboots and nothing.
The sync icon is in the status bar, but not spinning. Any ideas?
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Do a factory reset
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When I get to the ! icon and the Android guy, the search key doesn't pull up the context menu.

Awesome. I did the factory reset through the phone... I still can't get into bootloader mode, and I have noo internet connection. No 3G or 1x.

system6 said:
Awesome. I did the factory reset through the phone... I still can't get into bootloader mode, and I have noo internet connection. No 3G or 1x.
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To get into bootloader mode hold both volume buttons and power...To get into stock recovery hold power +home key and when you see the android guy press the volume keys.
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bigshotrob22 said:
To get into bootloader mode hold both volume buttons and power...To get into stock recovery hold power +home key and when you see the android guy press the volume keys.
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LOL, yeah took me a minute to figure out the new key combos when I did a wipe after flashing to GB a week or two ago.

Using root explorer rename the file BlurContactsSync.apk to BlurContactsSync.apk.bak
This will remove the sync icon. No need to wipe. It's a redundant file that does what Google sync does natively.
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I did the hard reset. The phone is crashing nonstop. Freezes for sometimes 4+ minutes and then reboots.
I am using Launcher Pro. I'm going to try to ditch it and see if that helps.
Thanks for the info on the new button config. to get into that mode to instal GB I used the search key.

I installed the rooted version of 2.3.3 on mine, I had a similar problem. All I done was factory reset, wipe cache, and wiped dalvik cache. That fixed it. This was all done by using droid 2 bootstrap program, not stock recovery.

ibrutalfatei said:
I installed the rooted version of 2.3.3 on mine, I had a similar problem. All I done was factory reset, wipe cache, and wiped dalvik cache. That fixed it. This was all done by using droid 2 bootstrap program, not stock recovery.
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Is it better to use the Droid2 bootstrap program or the Droid X bootstrap program on the DroidX?

Terri M said:
Is it better to use the Droid2 bootstrap program or the Droid X bootstrap program on the DroidX?
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Use the Droid 2 bootstrapper because it gives a newer version of clockworkmod recovery

At this point, install instructions almost always dictate which bootstrapper to use X vs. 2, but currently we are using Droid2 on GB because its a newer version. There are people saying once GB is flashed you can use Dx, but.... why not just use D2... heres the thread.
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/g...rapper-gingerbread-4-5-588-clarification.html
I believe the persistent sync icon was avoidable by wiping data before flashing GB as stated in the pre-release thread, but if the contacts thing fixes it...

Jmoney47 said:
Use the Droid 2 bootstrapper because it gives a newer version of clockworkmod recovery
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Thank you!
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The sync icon replaced the debugg with usb icon. The site isn't loading fast, sorry if someone else has stated this.

constant snyc you didnt wipe data and cache...
use droid 2 bootstrapper
fix problem, just go in wipe data and cache and reflash

I just froze contact sync 2.3.3 in titanium backup which got rid of the icon for me
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trying to rename blurcontactssync.apk
Im trying to rename blurcontactssync.apk to blurcontactssync.apk.bak but it says unable to rename?

Xero G said:
Using root explorer rename the file BlurContactsSync.apk to BlurContactsSync.apk.bak
This will remove the sync icon. No need to wipe. It's a redundant file that does what Google sync does natively.
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This worked perfectly. I did the data reset and cleared all of the cache and it was still there.

MoirSolace said:
Im trying to rename blurcontactssync.apk to blurcontactssync.apk.bak but it says unable to rename?
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You would need to use Root Explorer to change it. Make sure you mount the folder as R/W.

The easy way is to:
1. Go into "Settings"
2. Go into "Applications"
3. Select "Manage Applications"
4. Select "All"
5. Find the following and clear the data and cache.
"Contacts Sync". "Google Contacts Sync", "Google Calendar Sync",
This did it for me.

[Q] Can't load custom Rom

I can't get this bootstrap program to work on my Droid 2...it will not give me all the options when I reboot into recovery in order to load a custom rom...I am rooted...Pls help..

are you using Droid 3 bootstrap?
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/4792-release-cwm-recoverybootstrap-for-the-droid-3-by-hashcode/

Nope, we purchased Droid 2 Bootscrap Recovery..we installed the gummy rom and now nothing works...do we need to re-root, if so, what steps do I need to take?
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Why buy it? I downloaded the d2 app from 4shared and it works like a dream. Search it on there and install it. Also, click the bootstrap button before the boot into recovery button. (Duh, but it doesn't hurt make sure haha)
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Jesushaxyou said:
Why buy it? I downloaded the d2 app from 4shared and it works like a dream. Search it on there and install it. Also, click the bootstrap button before the boot into recovery button. (Duh, but it doesn't hurt make sure haha)
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Hey, don't ever suggest stealing/pirating on this website again.
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Sorry. Thought it was kosher considering the purpose of this forum. Ok, disregard the first half and read the second half.
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return to stock
how do i return to stock if i cant get to my bootstrap?
Verzion Droid 2 (Rooted - Zroot)
system ver-2.3.20.A955.
android ver-2.2
baseband - BP_C_01.09.07P
kernel ver-2.6.32.9-g462500f
build#:squildly 2.3.20.2
eri:5 prl:52363

Have you tried to SBF?

Jesushaxyou said:
Have you tried to SBF?
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What is that?
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How are you getting to recovery?
What does the screen look like in recovery?
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Jesushaxyou said:
Have you tried to SBF?
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http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Droid_2:_Full_Update_Guide

sd_shadow said:
How are you getting to recovery?
What does the screen look like in recovery?
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I am pressing the Power + X down, then the Search button to get to the recovery menu...
The only option I have is:
Reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
At the bottom of screen, I am getting
error: E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
We have the Bootscrap recovery for droid 2 loaded and it doesn't work.
Another thing I just found out is my daughter tried to accept an ota system update...This is when the problem started..
Pls help..
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Verzion Droid 2 (Rooted - Zroot)
system ver-2.3.20.A955.
android ver-2.2
baseband - BP_C_01.09.07P
kernel ver-2.6.32.9-g462500f
build#:squildly 2.3.20.2
eri:5 prl:52363
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ok you can try to get to Clockwork Recovery
phone off
press and hold camera button plug in charger
How to flash sbf-file (standard binary file/ return to stock rom)
- Download and install Motorola driver
- Download and install RSD Lite 4.9
- Open RSD Lite
- Enter Bootloader Mode on you phone (Power+both volume buttons)
- Connect phone to your PC (USB)
- Open RSD - Lite
- Flash new SBF

JDunc said:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Droid_2:_Full_Update_Guide
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This is the easiest method to sbf_flash.
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Can't NANDROID

I just bought an Evo today, trying to NANDROID right now- I get to the bootloader, click on recovery then it shows the phone with the green arrows then changes to a red triangle and that's as far as it goes. Any help? I want to get this thing rooted tonight.

Well you have to be rooted to do a nandroid
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So root your phone and achieve s-off and you'll be able to nandroid with a custom recovery
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D'oh, guess I misread the tutorials. I rooted my Evo Shift as well and I couldn't remember if I did the backup before or after root.

If your evo came with gingerbread, revolutionary is the root method you're after, I believe.
Have fun.
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Yeah I'm working on revolutionary. But for some reason my settings menu does not have a power option menu so I can't enable/disable fast boot.

Evan92 said:
Yeah I'm working on revolutionary. But for some reason my settings menu does not have a power option menu so I can't enable/disable fast boot.
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Should be under applications
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Now it says that I have an invalid beta key after i type the beta key into revolutionary.

Evan92 said:
Now it says that I have an invalid beta key after i type the beta key into revolutionary.
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Make sure your typing your s/n right if its wrong your beta key is going to be wrong
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Is the serial number just the 12 digits after "S/N" or does it include the LA001-00 XC that is spaced away from it?

Evan92 said:
Is the serial number just the 12 digits after "S/N" or does it include the LA001-00 XC that is spaced away from it?
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Your s/n will start with HT
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I just checked the S/N again, and re entered the Beta key and it still isn't working.

Evan92 said:
I just checked the S/N again, and re entered the Beta key and it still isn't working.
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Make sure your typing the beta key in correctly and type it EXACTLY how it is its case sensitive so make sure your capitalizing letters that need to need to be capitalized
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Delete all revolutionary files from your computer and start over. Each session must be a fresh start on revolutionary
Support TrevE!!

Got it to work, I think I mistook an I for an L

Evan92 said:
Got it to work, I think I mistook an I for an L
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Yea its tricky
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So how do I get Super User to install correctly? I downloaded it from the market but then when I ran ROM Manager it said it couldn't find it.

You shouldnt have to install it from the.market you were supposed to flash it during the rooting process it was a su.zip you should have downloaded
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Evan92 said:
So how do I get Super User to install correctly? I downloaded it from the market but then when I ran ROM Manager it said it couldn't find it.
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You need to follow the tutorials a bit more closely.
Run revolutionary to get s-off.
Flash custom recovery.
From custom recovery flash superuser. There's a link to it on the revolutionary site.
Alternatively you can just do a nandroid backup and go ahead and flash whatever rom you want.
Don't install Rom Manager, do everything manually to minimize error and know what you're doing should you ever get yourself in trouble.
Done!
Also, Amon Ra is a better choice of recovery for the Evo. If you're used to ClockworkMod and want to use that then that's fine too. You may need Amon Ra to flash certain zips though.
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I just brushed over that part, I'm trying to remember how I did everything on my Shift so I forgot about that part.

Need Custom Recovery Badly! Camera Button Not Working.

I just recently acquired a Droid X and the camera button doesn't work. I managed to get it stock rooted but I cannot flash custom roms since the cmr uses the camera button to select options. The Droid Eris had track ball problems so someone modded the recovery so the volume keys would scroll and the home key would confirm the selection. Can someone help?
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Easiest thing you can do is check and see if your phone still has a motorola warranty. If it does you can send it to them and they will repair it for free.

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately the device is out of warranty. I had this similar problem with my Eris an a gracious developer had helped everyone that had a defective device.
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are you in GB?
and if your just going to do backups and recovery
i think you can do them directly from ClockWorkMod's app
all you need is root

I'm on Gingerbread rooted stock. I have rom manager installed, clockwork mod recovery, and bootstrap 2 installed. When I tried to install rom from SD card from rom manager it went to recovery.
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oneders65 said:
I cannot flash custom roms since the cmr uses the camera button to select options. The Droid Eris had track ball problems so someone modded the recovery so the volume keys would scroll and the home key would confirm the selection. Can someone help?
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Same situation here.
I'm a noob so I can't post links yet, but googling BOARD_HAS_NO_SELECT_BUTTON clockwork recovery samsung pulls up a link to a rootzwiki.com post by koush suggesting what's required during the compilation of clockwork recovery to accomplish this (define BOARD_HAS_NO_SELECT_BUTTON as true.)
Where can one find an android developer type to create such a custom build for Droid X? I'll pay a small bounty.
Thanks for any pointers.

In CWM recovery just scroll through the options 3 times (keep clicking up or down volume) and it will say something about "Go Back Enabled" then you can use the power button to select.
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gorf1000 said:
In CWM recovery just scroll through the options 3 times (keep clicking up or down volume) and it will say something about "Go Back Enabled" then you can use the power button to select.
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Thank you! Now I feel like a real n00b for not finding out about that feature in any my searches.
Booted into CWM recovery and tried it out. Sure enough, after three rounds in either direction, I get the message "Back menu button enabled." But I still can't select menu items. Here's what the Droid X buttons do (after "Back menu button enabled" appears):
* Menu, Home, Power: Toggles to blank (black) screen and back
* Back, Search: No action
CWM Recovery version v2.5.0.6

I tried this and it did not work for me. Did this work for anyone else?
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Check the last line of my post ;-) after you get the back button enabled message you use the power button to select, you no longer use the back button instead there's now an option to "go back" at the end of each list.
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gorf1000 said:
Check the last line of my post ;-) after you get the back button enabled message you use the power button to select, you no longer use the back button instead there's now an option to "go back" at the end of each list.
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Thanks for your infinite patience with a n00b, but after the "Back menu button enabled" message appears I still cannot select with any of the buttons (including power), and no additional menu options appear (see attached screenshot.) Pressing power button blanks the screen.
Are we discussing different versions? Mine is v2.5.0.6, installed via Droid X Bootstrapper app from the app store.

No Recovery Luck Yet
I still cannot get this to work either....

Sorry, that may be our problem. I'm using 5.0.2.0 installed with MIUI 1.12.30.
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Within rom manager download the latest recovery. Reboot into the old version and then choose to flash zip from sdcard. Navigate to clockworkmod download/download.clockwork.com/recoveries and then choose v5 blah blah. This should get you to newest one in that session and you can try the method above
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bigshotrob22 said:
Reboot into the old version and then choose to flash zip from sdcard.
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Alas, we can't select from menus since our camera buttons are broken.

e.s.a said:
Alas, we can't select from menus since our camera buttons are broken.
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Ya after I submitted it I remembered broken camera button! lol. My bad..Have you tried flashing the new recovery through Clockwork?

How far back version of cwm recovery will work?
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I have tried with latest v5 and still no scroll three power button option working.
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You can try this thread RZrecovery Try flashing the zip when your booted into your current ROM.

I have not tried this recovery. I wonder if this recovery uses the power button to make selections in recovery. Getting into cmr is not the problem. The problem is making selections in recovery because the camera button doesn't work.
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