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new to android! help!!!

so im new to the android phone scene i have had blackberry for 5 years noe and decided to try out the new HTC Evo. but im sooo lost with thing, help!!! please
first off my phone is running the newest software 1.47.651.1
im trying to root the phone but to do so all instructions ive found require using adb. what is this adb? and what is adb shell?
when i plug my phone to my computer it says the adb is not set up and it ask for the driver disk, phone didnt come with this.
also im running vista 32 on my laptop if it makes a difference.
any help with getting this done or where to find info would be great!!

adb is apart of the android SDK package which is required for transfer from computer to phone. google "android SDK" and download + install
you need it in order to transfer the files required for rooting to your phone so i suggest reading the instructions so you know what your doing

Need SDK
Android SDK can be downloaded at the following address:
http://developer.android.com/sdk / index.html
Once downloaded extract the folder to one of the PATH for example E: \ android_sdk_windows
i have tried in win xp and 7.
how to install SDK

wolf13 said:
so im new to the android phone scene i have had blackberry for 5 years noe and decided to try out the new HTC Evo. but im sooo lost with thing, help!!! please
first off my phone is running the newest software 1.47.651.1
im trying to root the phone but to do so all instructions ive found require using adb. what is this adb? and what is adb shell?
when i plug my phone to my computer it says the adb is not set up and it ask for the driver disk, phone didnt come with this.
also im running vista 32 on my laptop if it makes a difference.
any help with getting this done or where to find info would be great!!
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I would suggesting following any of the threads on rooting the evo that tell you exactly what to do.
Simpleroot method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706411
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=720565
Rooting the EVO for noobs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721055
Both of these are simple and tell you everything you need to do.

Anyone know of an idiots guide?

I've just about given up. I downloaded all these programs, drivers, other stuff. I thought I had all the required software. I tried to run adb.exe and it just opens a command prompt and closes right away. I've tried searching and all the guides says download this....this..and this..once you have it all. And it starts from there.
The problem is i downloaded everything and I don't know if its working properly to start adb.
I hate this.
I've even thought about downloaded a whole other OS and running it from my USB drive to see if it's easier.
Anyone know of a good how to video?
I know that's what i'll be making as soon as I get this up and running.

Are you actually running adb through a command prompt or just double clicking the exe?
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CMP
take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rTOy5oN0GM

use cmd to run it

Start -> Run -> Type cmd -> Enter
cd whatever/directory/adb.exe/is/in
adb

you should just add the android tools directory to your PATH makes life much easier.
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Yep editing the path got it to work for me.
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They are aren't they? The vid shows them in there.
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if you are having that much issue setting the correct path, just go to your system 32 and copy over the CMD.EXE to the folder you are working in with Android. And then launch CMD from there.
Or just type into command prompt
PATH = %PATH%;C:/Android/Folder/Youre/Working/With/
EDIT:
I just watched your video. You have some problems in there
First, you aren't setting a new path, you are (attempting) to change your working directory in that video, however you are not doing it right.
You have to use the 'cd' command
C:\Current\Work\Space > cd C:\Change\to\this\space
C:\Change\to\this\space > adb devices
bleh bleh bleh bleh
But it would be better to just do the above method.

In most cases, the instructions are pretty clear. If you read the instructions on installing the SDK, it tells you how to set the path.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html
If you follow instructions, then you should be good to go.
If not, then you should be able to do something like a google query for "set path variable windows < whatever kind of windows you're running >"
If you're having a problem getting that stuff done, then maybe you should rethink rooting your phone. I don't know that anyone has bricked a G2 yet, but LOTS of folks bricked G1s. I think it's only a matter of time before someone figures out how to thoroughly break a G2.

"Just to add, if you take adb.exe and adbwinapi.dll and copy or move them to the \windows\system32 directory you can run adb from any dos directory prompt."
Also, add the "ADB" directory path as a system variable in windows...
To do this right-click on "My Computer" and select Properties. Next select the Advanced tab(Advanced Settings in Vista) then select Environment Variables.
Click "New" under System Variables and add the following:
Variable: adb
Value: C:\android\tools
If you happen to upgrade to Win7 you can easily open the CMD by shift right-click inside the window itself.....applying the path automatically for you.
You will also have too use these drivers located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=802316
or
Use notepad++ to edit that file and add the following lines to the "google.ntxhe "" and the "google.ntamd64" sections:
Code:
;T-Mobile G2 %SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C91 %CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C91&MI_01 ;
Save the file, reinstall drivers, and done...
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smasraum said:
In most cases, the instructions are pretty clear. If you read the instructions on installing the SDK, it tells you how to set the path.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html
If you follow instructions, then you should be good to go.
If not, then you should be able to do something like a google query for "set path variable windows < whatever kind of windows you're running >"
If you're having a problem getting that stuff done, then maybe you should rethink rooting your phone. I don't know that anyone has bricked a G2 yet, but LOTS of folks bricked G1s. I think it's only a matter of time before someone figures out how to thoroughly break a G2.
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Thanks, looks like I'll be waiting it out. I didn't think it took this much know how to get sdk and adb running properly. I was able to change the path but ran into another brick wall. I type in abd devices to see if it was recognized and nothing. Like i said, I'll be waiting it out until a more permanent route can be found, and more support for rooting is available. Besides I don't think anyone wants to hold my hand and walk me thought the whole thing. It gets annoying, believe me I know. I'll be doing a how to video once I learn to get it all working and when a permanent root is available. I'll learn on XP and make the video using my Win 7.

ddgarcia05 said:
Thanks, looks like I'll be waiting it out. I didn't think it took this much know how to get sdk and adb running properly. I was able to change the path but ran into another brick wall. I type in abd devices to see if it was recognized and nothing. Like i said, I'll be waiting it out until a more permanent route can be found, and more support for rooting is available. Besides I don't think anyone wants to hold my hand and walk me thought the whole thing. It gets annoying, believe me I know. I'll be doing a how to video once I learn to get it all working and when a permanent root is available. I'll learn on XP and make the video using my Win 7.
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The G2 isn't included in the current adb drivers that you download separately/with the SDK. You have to edit the inf file to have the G2 recognized. There has been at least 1, maybe a few threads with the lines to add here. I think there's a thread titled something like "I can't get adb to work with my phone" or something like that.

looks like i was doing it right. I was typing "abd" instead of 'adb" it founy device.
Now I guess the have to start sending the files over....
I typed "adb devices" and it picked up my device. with my phone's id number.

I am also about to give up. Some of us are new to Android.. we don't understand SDK and ADB and all these other programs. I do plenty enough reading.. but for some reason can't get these programs to run on Windows 7 x64.
I mean is their a newbs guide for the G2.. for rooting and such?

Yeah there is but you have to read like three guides and watch two videos to fnd everything you need. Ill try to make a quick how to after I finish up mine. I just have to push the apps/install the apps. Did you find the java jdk version. And do the commands on your computers cmp?
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I always used this guide:
[GUIDE] ADB, Fastboot, and Nandroid for Noobs
Hope it helps
Use the drivers in post 11 in this thread
Unless you rooted your G2.........adb shell will NOT work.
ADB shell needs root access

Thanks, I have already rooted my phone. Unfortunately my wifi tethering doesn't work. It always says no network access so I'm just going to leave the phone as is until the update comes in.
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ddgarcia05 said:
Thanks, I have already rooted my phone. Unfortunately my wifi tethering doesn't work. It always says no network access so I'm just going to leave the phone as is until the update comes in.
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why not use VISIONary app to root the phone for you?

konoplya said:
why not use VISIONary app to root the phone for you?
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At the time it wasn't available, but I'm using it now.

[Q] Creating A Goldcard with sd reader?

Hello everyone,
I've been trying for sometime over the past few days to restore my phone to functionality which I foolishly made useless. I have a TMO Magic with this:
Radio version: 2.22.19.26i.
SPL/hboot version: 1.33.0006.
product: sapphire.
mid: sapp30000.
security: on.
build-mode: ship.
After much incorrect flashing of radios and spls, I've had to restore the original SAPPIMG.nbh to get back to this point, but because I have a sim from my local cell carrier (Fido, up in Canada) without a data plan it won't recognize my sim. The only option I've been able to determine will work and get me back to have a custom recovery, eng spl, and cyanogen mod goodness is to use a goldcard, however I can't use the phone to format/read/write my extra sd which makes this difficult. I've been trying to fool around in linux using an sd card reader and the android sdk, following a guide called How to create a goldcard with Ubuntu Linux (I can't link yet, but that should get you to the right place) However its not clear exactly on how to find the CID from the sdcard using linux, and I've always been a windows person myself so my background knowledge of linux terminal commands is severely lacking. To summarize my question: With my phone in this state, what steps can I take to load a custom recovery? And if this is possible using a Linux box and a card reader, what terminal commands must I use?
Thanks alot for any help
Edit: My bad, I though I posted this in the general forum. I know you guys mods hate that so please move my thread to the general section, or delete it and inform me so I can repost.

If you mean the step no. 6 in this guide: http://www.nazriawang.com/2010/04/how-to-create-goldcard-with-ubuntu.html
then it's an ADB command , and you need to setup adb on your ubuntu first.
Follow this guide to know how to setup adb on Ubuntu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537508

D260 said:
Edit: My bad, I though I posted this in the general forum. I know you guys mods hate that so please move my thread to the general section, or delete it and inform me so I can repost.
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Will do. Try to pay better attention where you post your new threads in the future. Thanks.

single said:
If you mean the step no. 6 in this guide: http://www.nazriawang.com/2010/04/how-to-create-goldcard-with-ubuntu.html
then it's an ADB command , and you need to setup adb on your ubuntu first.
Follow this guide to know how to setup adb on Ubuntu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537508
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I have adb set up in linux, but I have the default rom installed and can't get into it to turn on usb debugging. Thats why I'm trying to read the CID of the microsd using a card reader.

Do you have recovery installed ? Try to get your phone into recovery and do the adb command again.
If not then borrow another phone from a friend and use it to get the cid of the card
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[Q] samsung fascinate dlo9 root

please tell me how to root samsung fascinate with dl09 the easiest way.my computer knowledge is limited.thank you

wiseone78 said:
please tell me how to root samsung fascinate with dl09 the easiest way.my computer knowledge is limited.thank you
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I'm not trying to be a jerk, but if your knowledge is limited you might not want to root your phone.
If you can set up adb, follow simple commands, get the proper drivers installed for your phone to be recognized by your PC, etc...it's a fairly simple process.
first post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779238

obededom said:
I'm not trying to be a jerk, but if your knowledge is limited you might not want to root your phone.
If you can set up adb, follow simple commands, get the proper drivers installed for your phone to be recognized by your PC, etc...it's a fairly simple process.
first post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779238
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Another example of the community spoiling people with 1 click root apps
Please for the sake of your phone, read about rooting and sut up your PC to use ADB before rooting your phone, or you will be in a world of hurt and looking for more help... I'm sure you are smart enough to do it, just do some research... it is actually a very easy process as everything is layed out step by step... Every thread in development here is worth reading... sorry i'm not here to preach, just help... but def read first so when your ready you'll know what to do, and where to go for help. unfortunately a post like this won't get you much help.

I see what the OP is saying. Verizon's handy work imitates a cd drive when plugged into PC. So putting in commands through cmd doesn't work -- at least it didn't with me, because it's not finding the device. I've got a lot of homework to do myself but Z4 1.3 sideloaded works on DI01 and not on DL09.
OP -- check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913470
adrynalyne is hot on this and f'n amazing
Use ODIN To push with root. I'm going to be trying this later...

fubar1982 said:
I see what the OP is saying. Verizon's handy work imitates a cd drive when plugged into PC. So putting in commands through cmd doesn't work --...
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Put your phone on USB debugging, plug your USB cable and reboot your phone. You will have the access to your SD instead of the CD and you PC will detect your phone.

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bootloader unlock again

Guys, i know this question has been asked numerous times here, even about this specific device but ive read dozens of threads and read dozens more of other sites and i can't find an answer to my problem..my problem is this....
I have a Moto E4 from Metro PCS. i want to root it and install a custom rom like i have done on dozens of other phones (thanks to the awesome people here at XDA.D
i get tuck right off the bat since i cant get the bootloader unlocked..i know its poible through this site. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.cowithin m/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
The part that has me stumped (i know its something simple but i jut dont undertand where it says
On your desktop, open a command prompt or terminal, and go to the directory where you installed the Android SDK tools (or make sure fastboot is in your $PATH)
At the prompt, type
$ fastboot oem get_unlock_data
i just dont get it..I like to think im pretty proficient with computer and phones but not so much when it comes to terminal/command line stuff i guess... what does it mean to make sure fastboot is in my $PATH?
does it mean the fastboot.exe? or something else?
also the device for some reason doesn't seem to be recognized under ADB Device..when it is it says it's unauthorized.....and when i try to open up a terminal either in that location or if i navigate to that location within the prompt after i type $ fatstboot "with or without the "$"" it say's something like the command isnt recognized..sorry for this drawn out post, im just trying to give as much info as i can the 1st time around
my device i Metro PCs moto e4 on 7.1.1...model XT1765.
Thank you for just reading this let alone answering or helping me out with this problem..it is much appreciated,, im trying to get my girlfriend phone better and get her into the whole custom rom scene but im making myself look kind of foolish here that ive been able to root/twrp/rom every other phone ive had besides this one.

xandawg said:
Guys, i know this question has been asked numerous times here, even about this specific device but ive read dozens of threads and read dozens more of other sites and i can't find an answer to my problem..my problem is this....
I have a Moto E4 from Metro PCS. i want to root it and install a custom rom like i have done on dozens of other phones (thanks to the awesome people here at XDA.D
i get tuck right off the bat since i cant get the bootloader unlocked..i know its poible through this site. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.cowithin m/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
The part that has me stumped (i know its something simple but i jut dont undertand where it says
On your desktop, open a command prompt or terminal, and go to the directory where you installed the Android SDK tools (or make sure fastboot is in your $PATH)
At the prompt, type
$ fastboot oem get_unlock_data
i just dont get it..I like to think im pretty proficient with computer and phones but not so much when it comes to terminal/command line stuff i guess... what does it mean to make sure fastboot is in my $PATH?
does it mean the fastboot.exe? or something else?
also the device for some reason doesn't seem to be recognized under ADB Device..when it is it says it's unauthorized.....and when i try to open up a terminal either in that location or if i navigate to that location within the prompt after i type $ fatstboot "with or without the "$"" it say's something like the command isnt recognized..sorry for this drawn out post, im just trying to give as much info as i can the 1st time around
my device i Metro PCs moto e4 on 7.1.1...model XT1765.
Thank you for just reading this let alone answering or helping me out with this problem..it is much appreciated,, im trying to get my girlfriend phone better and get her into the whole custom rom scene but im making myself look kind of foolish here that ive been able to root/twrp/rom every other phone ive had besides this one.
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Your tethered device (phone) is not communicating with the host (PC). Install Motorola Device Manager on the host to insure you have the proper drivers. Might need to install Minimal Fastboot and ADB as well. Links below.
https://support.motorola.com/us/en/drivers
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42407269&postcount=1

Thank you for the rapid resonse..see I had that installed but I read somewhere on the site while downloading it that it could interfere with adb interface so I deleted it..I will reinstall and try again and post back..just wondering. Should I install adb/fastboot at the default location or should I install it in the android SDK folder..I read somewhere I need the android SDK to unlock the E4 bootloader. Is that true do u know?..have you done this process yourself?

xandawg said:
Thank you for the rapid resonse..see I had that installed but I read somewhere on the site while downloading it that it could interfere with adb interface so I deleted it..I will reinstall and try again and post back..just wondering. Should I install adb/fastboot at the default location or should I install it in the android SDK folder..I read somewhere I need the android SDK to unlock the E4 bootloader. Is that true do u know?..have you done this process yourself?
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Every moto device I own is unlocked. No need to alter default locations. Don't believe everything you read from self-anointed experts.