I posted this on the Rootzwiki forum at
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/31737-possible-root-method-for-droidx-on-621-reported-working/
and figured might as well post it here as well.
Since all these devices (Droid 2/R2D2/D2G/DX2 and DX seem to be vulnerable to the same exploit found by phifc at
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/29930-new-root-method-for-stock-234-621622-found-droid2-r2d2/
I have assembled rooting methods for all of them in EzSbf style CD. I have tested it on my D2G, and the same method has been tested by multiple users on the D2/R2D2, and has worked fine.
Credit for this method go to phifc, djrbliss, and the others who developed the method.
I have simply taken the method, and assembled the tools.
Credit for the idea behind the CD method should go to 1KDS, as I have mostly patterned this CD after his method.
Credit should also go to Skrilax_CZ, as without his Motorola Android Firmware (De)packer, we wouldn't be able to have a 55 meg CD that covers multiple devices.
Special thanks also to themib for testing and troubleshooting on the DroidX2. In fact, since I don't have a DX2, he actually did a majority of the work in finding a method that would work (the method for the D2 and D2G doesn't quite work), and then we worked together to get it assembled and working.
Several people on the rootzwiki forum have reported this to work on the Droid X as well.
This CD is for the D2,R2D2, D2G, and DX on Android version 2.3.4, and the DX2 on 2.3.5.
Of course, like all other things here, I have done my best on this, but there are no guarantees, and anything you do on your phone is at your own risk.
So, without further ado, here is a link for the CD
http://www.mediafire.com/?mim304k214kl41h
and the md5 is
7baee9c34f6ef7ad0b4fa219ae387c68
If any one here can confirm this works this thread should be stickied.
Nice job finding this.
Sent from my LG-P930 using Tapatalk 2
So.. how do you use this? My rezound is my primary phone but just acquired this dx in a barter of sorts today and want some aosp goodness.
My rezound is s-off so I've never had to use cd's or linux or whatever it is you need to do to root this thing. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. All the other tutorials out there confused the §hit out of me and I've got no experience in linux.
Stock .621
zac41189 said:
So.. how do you use this?
Stock .621
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Its pretty self explanatory, it seems.
You would be doimg the community a great service if you tried it out and posted back. I unfortunately got rid of my dx ad have a dx2 so otherwise i would try it.
Oh.... the dreaded .621 lol
No seriously if ypu go to the wiki link maybe more info.
Post back please
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This root method has been confirmed to work by several members over at Rootzwiki.
Sent from my Black Iced X
Tried this on a used replacement Droid X. Worked like a charm.
Hey all, pretty big n00b here. Long post, I apologize in advance.
Background:
So I had a droid X running on GB ApeX that my friend had helped set up for me, and I recently had to get a replacement bc the screen became pixilated. I figured I'd try to be self-sufficient and back up my old phone, then root this new one, etc., only to find out that apparently .621 is much harder to root.
I tried and failed at the linux milestone SBF method of rooting my new, replacement stock .621 Droid X to .604--for some reason I couldn't boot my macbook into linux mode after burning the disc. Probably my own fault.
Question:
I'm kind of unsure how to utilize the CD you have to download. Do I have to burn it to a disc? And if so, are there specific instructions? I'm pretty fritata when it comes to all of this, so please be gentle!
Thanks in advance!
How do you use this
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Dr. J said:
I tried and failed at the linux milestone SBF method of rooting my new, replacement stock .621 Droid X to .604--for some reason I couldn't boot my macbook into linux mode after burning the disc. Probably my own fault.
Question:
I'm kind of unsure how to utilize the CD you have to download. Do I have to burn it to a disc? And if so, are there specific instructions? I'm pretty fritata when it comes to all of this, so please be gentle!
Thanks in advance!
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You burn the iso image to a disc.
After you have burned the image to a disc put it in your computer and shut your computer down.
Now turn it back on and hold the 'c' key on your keyboard. This should boot you into the inserted disc.
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htcdroidincredible23 said:
How do you use this
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Download the image, burn it to a CD, place it in your computer, shut down said computer, turn the computer on and boot from the CD. From there it should be self explanatory.
Note: booting into the disc can be tricky. Some computers require you to press a button (F8 or F12, usually); however, this is completely dependant on the computer you have so it may require some searching to find the instructions for your specific computer.
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updated many times see change log
bhigham/beh modified the root method
based on New D2 root method for stock 2.3.4 (621/622) found (Droid2, R2D2)
How this works
Originally Posted by phifc
There's an exploit in loadpreinstall.sh. It compares md5 sum files of preinstalled apps and if they're different, copies the md5 to the local cache. The preinstall just has an empty file in app/ so it will parse the md5 for it. Instead of an md5 sum, it contains a local.prop that allows adb root shell. So the system thinks it's copying the md5sum to the cache when it bounces off the symlink and overwrites the /data/local.prop, giving adb root on next reboot
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originally posted by bhigham/beh
Since all these devices (Droid 2/R2D2/D2G/DX2 and DX seem to be vulnerable to the same exploit found by phifc at
http://rootzwiki.com...nd-droid2-r2d2/
I have assembled rooting methods for all of them in EzSbf style CD. I have tested it on my D2G, and the same method has been tested by multiple users on the D2/R2D2, and has worked fine.
Credit for this method go to phifc, djrbliss, and the others who developed the method.
I have simply taken the method, and assembled the tools.
Credit for the idea behind the CD method should go to 1KDS, as I have mostly patterned this CD after his method.
Credit should also go to Skrilax_CZ, as without his Motorola Android Firmware (De)packer, we wouldn't be able to have a 55 meg CD that covers multiple devices.
Special thanks also to themib for testing and troubleshooting on the DroidX2. In fact, since I don't have a DX2, he actually did a majority of the work in finding a method that would work (the method for the D2 and D2G doesn't quite work), and then we worked together to get it assembled and working.
This CD is for the D2,R2D2, D2G, and DX on Android version 2.3.4, and the DX2 on 2.3.5.
One note if you have troubles with it not working. It might be necessary to disconnect the phone after it flashes the preinstall and reboots. It seems that some phones may not complete the reboot process before being rebooted by ADB, so you may need to disconnect the phone when it starts booting, and let it boot fully before hooking it back up. when hooked back up, it will be rebooted, and should go on with the process like normal.
Of course, like all other things here, I have done my best on this, but there are no guarantees, and anything you do on your phone is at your own risk.
So, without further ado, here is a link for the CD
http://www.mediafire...mim304k214kl41h
and the md5 is
7baee9c34f6ef7ad0b4fa219ae387c68
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mirrors posted Magic MD5 Root 2.3.4 for D2, R2D2, D2G, DX and 2.3.5 for DX2 - Google Docs
How to verify the file was downloaded correct with
MD5/SHA-1 Hash Checksums
what is ezSBF?
original [TOOL] ezSBF (not for 2.3.4)
1KDS said:
Don't let the word Linux scare you, this is just a cd you burn, nothing installs to your pc. Once you burn this CD you are ready to SBF flash anywhere you have a computer, no net connection needed to download any files.
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1KDS said:
This is an .iso file. It is a complete Linux operating system that you will download, burn to CD (or USB) then boot your pc from CD or USB, this allows your pc to reboot into a different operating system.
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1KDS said:
Instructions (Mac):
Download .iso
Use Disk Utility (built in) to burn iso file to a CD (instructions)
Shut computer down
Hold c key, push power and hold c until you see the Linux OS start
Hit enter at the yellow "boot baby... boot" screen
You will see yellow dots for 3-5 minutes then the script will start
Instructions (Windows):
Download .iso
Burn iso image to a disk (Instructions, Windows 7 - Vista and XP) or (Load to a USB flash drive)
Reboot PC
Hit F12 (sometimes F8 or esc) during boot to go to boot menu (possibly google search how to boot your specific pc from CDROM)
Select boot from CDROM (or USB if you used a flash drive)
Hit enter at the yellow "boot baby... boot" screen
You will see yellow dots for 3-5 minutes then the script will start
Live USB Instructions (Windows):
(Instructions from pendrivelinux.com)(thanks)
Download UNetBootin for Windows
Download your favorite Linux ISO
Double click the Unetbootin Executable to start the program
(1) Click the Diskimage radio box
(2) browse to select your ISO
(3) Set your target USB drive
(4) click OK to start the creation
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(5) After the USB drive is done select reboot.
(6) During boot enter the boot menu and change USB to boot first, save and reboot.
(7) When booting from UNetbootin select SliTaz
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You will now be in the script and ready to flash.
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basically read onscreen directions
select DX
don't use numbers on right side of your keyboard, just use the ones above qwerty
turn phone on, connect to pc with usb cable
check usb debugging (settings/apps/development)
select charge only usb mode in top status bar
press continue
adb will push
Code:
data/local.prop /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5
program will prompt you to
manually reboot phone to bootloader (Hold volume up+down buttons and power button, or hold Vol.Down and Camera and wait for the screen to flash)
program will will be flash repacked sbf (less than 50mb)
Program will reboot phone twice, very important (reboot just replaces the local.prop, but the old local.prop is still in memory, till second reboot)
adb pushes su,superuser, and busybox
program will reboot to recovery,
manually wipe cache (should auto reboot to recovery, at android andy press both volume buttons, if it doesn't press home button and hold it in then press your power button, hold it in also till you see a triangle on the screen w/ android andy then press both volume buttons)
then select reboot
rooted
error info
when running the program you may see these errors
rm failed for /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5 no such file or directory
no root.img.gz no such file or directory
rm failed for /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5 read only file system
that is fine, it will still work
after flashing files in bootloader, phone reboots to bootloader, instead of normal android operating system..... now what?try disconnecting usb, pull battery,wait a few secs, replace battery, reboot, wait for reboot to complete, reconnect usb
Using Oracle VM VirtualBox, and Magic MD5 root iso
If you planning on making nandroid backups or flashing roms
read [HOW TO] Install/Use Droid 2 Bootstrap
My Lists
Magic MD5 Root 2.3.4 for D2, R2D2, D2G, DX and 2.3.5 for DX2 - Google Docs
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links: FAQs, Guides, Rooting, SBFs, ROMs... - Google Docs
edit:
02 Oct 2012 added mac info
16 Nov 2012 reworded
13 Dec 2012 major rewrite
Help
Ok I am having some problems loading up the .iso. I am trying it on a 4gb usb drive and I put the files onto the usb with unetboot. I reboot after all of that and I press F12 for boot options. I click enter on USB Drive, but after that it says operation system not found.
couple things to try
did you verify iso md5 checksum before putting on usb drive
when you have windows running, do you have a boot folder on usb drive, it should be 50mb
sd_shadow said:
couple things to try
did you verify iso md5 checksum before putting on usb drive
when you have windows running, do you have a boot folder on usb drive, it should be 50mb
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Sorry I am a nooby at rooting a DX, but How would I verify the iso md5 checksum. And I deleted everything on my usb till I figure that part out.
md5 creates a check sum number using an algorithm, if you compare your file with the original md5
you can be 99.9% sure that your file is not corrupt
use this http://download.cnet.com/md5-checker/3000-2092_4-10410639.html
original md5 is in op
edit: and here 7baee9c34f6ef7ad0b4fa219ae387c68
Ok it said the codes match, so what do I do from there?
you followed these instructions
Live USB Instructions (Windows):
(Instructions from pendrivelinux.com)
Download UNetBootin for Windows
Double click the Unetbootin Executable to start the program
(1) Click the Diskimage radio box
(2) browse to select your ISO
(3) Set your target USB drive
(4) click OK to start the creation
Yes I did follow those directions.
after you flash iso, to usb drive
you should have one folder named BOOT
in Boot 3 items isolinux folder, bzimage, and rootfs.gz
Correct, I do have those in the boot folder.
maybe a incompatibility issue, not all PCs can boot from usb drives
try a different usb port
different usb drive
try burning cd
different pc
Related
Try One-Click UnBrick... If that doesn't work:
Try "3 button combo".. If that doesn't work:
Try a "301k Factory Mode jig"... If that doesn't work:
Try UnBrickable Mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236273 (if available on your platform)
If you require additional help, send me a private message, we can work something out.
Background
I've been working on stopping the bricking problem on our phones for a while now.
Ever tried JTAG unbrick recovery?--superhuman soldering skills no longer required for JTAG
Developing methods to recover bricks without JTAG - I keep this updated with current information as it develops.
ALL JIG VALUES here! --this will give you some resistor values to try
Altered water damage indicators --um... just in case you lick your battery and need warranty replacement
The Galaxy S Hack Pack--A compilation of resources for Galaxy S Phones.
I wanted to write some software which will help the user to understand what they are doing.. So I began the Heimdall One-Click project. http://code.google.com/p/heimdall-one-click/ Heimdall One-Click is not yet finished, but the Unbrick is complete. Heimdall One-Click is based on binaries from another Open-Source project, called Heimdall by XDA member Benjamin Dobell.
About One-Click UnBrick
This Software:
Will work on all Samsung devices which use Odin3
Is a single, portable executable
Is the first one-click anything for our devices on Linux
Works on Mac
Works on Windows
Is open source
Is programmed in Java
Deploys and installs Heimdall for your OS
Is super easy to use.... Only one button!
Demonstration video:
Image captured on Ubuntu 11.04:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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This software is completely safe. It is a part of my Heimdall One-Click project. I wanted to release this to work out any cross-platform difficulties which may be encountered before I release Heimdall One-Click.
Instructions
1. Copy OneClick.jar to your Desktop-- or any other folder on your computer, It won't work on a network share.
2. Double click. -- As long as you have Java installed On Linux and Mac you are up and running.
For some versions of Windows as a work around to UAC (User Access Control, the annoying popups), a executable called "OneClickLoader.exe" has been deployed to the same folder as OneClick.jar. It is important that you do not rename OneClick.jar until after runnning OneClickLoader.exe
3. right click OneClickLoader.exe and select "Run as Administrator" -- Setup should be run-of-the-mill.
Fate-Silver said:
It works with all softbricked condition basically.
Stuck in a boot loop?
Is it still able to boot into CWM(Recovery Mode) or Download Mode.
If it's still able to go back into Download Mode, you don't need this software.
Just turn your Captivate into the Download Mode and flash back to STOCK Eclair or Froyo using Odin 1 Click or whatever similar.
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Problems and Comments
If you would like to comment on something post here on XDA
If you're unsure of something, post here on XDA
If you have a show-stopping bug, please use this form: http://code.google.com/p/heimdall-one-click/issues/entry
This is a list of all bugs reported: http://code.google.com/p/heimdall-o...+Priority+Milestone+Owner+Summary&cells=tiles
I am very interested in feedback. If you would like to test this, just put your phone into download mode and click the unsoft brick button. It will simply reboot your phone. It will not flash any firmware and it does not have the capability to do anything except release the locks which prevent a phone from booting if they are present.
Click Here to Download One-Click UnBrick 10July11 from GoogleCode
You will need Java installed on your computer: Do you have java?
Disclaimer: All materials presented are for informational purposes. This content is not an authorization, advertisement, nor a suggestion to flash your phone with custom firmware. In no event shall I be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, spcial, exemplary, or concequential damages, including but not limited to loss of data, business interruption or damage to equipment. This information is released AS-IS with no written or express warranty or liability.
Linux users, mark this file as executable:
Code:
chmod +x OneClick.jar
All platforms: Double Click to run, OR, right click and open with Java, OR from command line:
Code:
java -jar OneClick.jar
Releases
-Version1.0 3July11 initial release
-Version1.b 4July11 fixes windows 7 & Vista UAC. Thanks to Roddreick for windows UAC workaround binary.
-Version1.IIX 5july11 fixes Winodws 7 and Vista. Adds countdown to non-imperative notifications. Adds real-time monitoring to determine if dependencies are actually required on Windows, rather then blindly installing. Since windows is such a PITA, this was alot of work. This version will work if you have Java installed and OneClick.jar on your computer (no network shares) on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, and all Debian based Linux distributions including Ubuntu and Mint.
-Version 1.SVNR33 9july11 Much smaller package size, decreased by 5 megs. Fixes browser launching on Linux/mac. Decreases logging level to 1. Adds Log to temp folder at level 4. Adds optional donations to Heimdall or One-Click. Adds Windows Problem Resolution Center.
-Version 1.FINAL 10July11 Fixed UAC issues, File may now be renamed on Windows, Left launcher as alternate method, added linux asthetics, fixed driver link
Major Operating Systems requiring testing
Mac OS-X Leopard
Mac OS-X Snow Leopard
Mac OS-X Lion
Linux Ubuntu 32
Linux Ubuntu 64
Linux Mint
Linux Debian
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
note: If you are having problems with drivers, This is caused by an invalid USB Device ID in the ROM installed on the phone.
If you'd like to contribute to the next version
Testing on your platform is as simple as putting your phone into download mode and clicking the button. It will simply reboot the phone if the phone is not bricked.
Grab the code from the SVN: checkout http://heimdall-one-click.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/
You can modify the code with NetBeans: http://netbeans.org/downloads/
If you come up with a positive change, I'll add you to the SVN as a contributor or a committer to ensure you get credit for your work.
I'm always looking to make a new version. Please give feedback.
wow this looks neat...i will definitely fire it up next time i brick my epic! great job AdamOutler!
edit: tested and it did kick my epic out of download mode in windows
if the command above gives you issues on windows 7 then do the following:
click the start button
goto programs>accessories>
right click on 'command prompt' and select run as administrator
cd to your download folder (ie: cd c:\downloads\oneclick\)
then type 'java -jar OneClick.jar'
you should only have to do all of that the first time so drivers for heimdall can be installed correctly
AdamOutler is working a better solution for the windows crowd
Awesome will try it out went nesesary!
Gotta check this out it's probably gonna have to wait til tomorrow looks cool
Sent from my phone on vacation
Nice work man! Hope I don't have to try it out anytime soon, but I really appreciate the effort you've put into this and all your other projects.
A definite must-have, thanks for this!
awesome this makes me less stressed out when flashing! thanks!will use when necessary!
just as a heads up, not every environment will play nice with the "doube click to run" as the file is stored now on google code. if you're on linux, simply either chmod +x the file or do "java -jar ./OneClick.jar" to run it (assuming java is in your path). seems ubuntu (and derivatives, I guess) assume the jar file wants to be opened with archive manager by default, so set it to run with java beforehand (launched with sun java 6, didn't try openjdk)
add to that the application doesn't seem to reliably recognize heimdall 1.0.1 CLI... attempting to run it returns a blank version string but after updating to 1.0.2b it recognized it fine. not world-ending, but just something I thought you should be aware of.
I'm a bit more interested in your heimdall one-click attempts though, as I'd like to see something like that implemented for 2.2 (since not every captivate can go back to JF6 it seems)... I've been pointing people at the leaked JI6 odin one-click for now, as it contains all the necessary files and is usable on every device.
edit: looking a bit more over heimdall's implementation, does this simply run the "heimdall close-pc-screen" command in an easy to use GUI?
Kaik541 said:
just as a heads up, not every environment will play nice with the "doube click to run" as the file is stored now on google code. if you're on linux, simply either chmod +x the file or do "java -jar ./OneClick.jar" to run it (assuming java is in your path). seems ubuntu (and derivatives, I guess) assume the jar file wants to be opened with archive manager by default, so set it to run with java beforehand (launched with sun java 6, didn't try openjdk)
add to that the application doesn't seem to reliably recognize heimdall 1.0.1 CLI... attempting to run it returns a blank version string but after updating to 1.0.2b it recognized it fine. not world-ending, but just something I thought you should be aware of.
I'm a bit more interested in your heimdall one-click attempts though, as I'd like to see something like that implemented for 2.2 (since not every captivate can go back to JF6 it seems)... I've been pointing people at the leaked JI6 odin one-click for now, as it contains all the necessary files and is usable on every device.
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True... I'll add that to the first post.
Heimdall one-click is operational. I'm working the kinks out of it with the one-click unbrick first. I've sucessfully flashed my phone on all three platforms using heimdall one-click. I don't feel comfortable releasing something like that without thorough testing. This is basically testing for my one-click platform.
can you do a write up on how to brick your phone, and the many ways to it.
Awesome work. Very good and very useful tool, Adam!
Stev3-o said:
can you do a write up on how to brick your phone, and the many ways to it.
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Sure.. too easy.
Soft bricks:
Flash improper firmware which the system recognizes as improper
Prematurely terminate transfer
Flash with a bad cable
Hard Bricks:
Flash improper bootloaders
Flash mismatched versions of proper bootloaders
Flash bootloaders with a bad cable
AdamOutler said:
Sure.. too easy.
Soft bricks:
Flash improper firmware which the system recognizes as improper
Prematurely terminate transfer
Flash with a bad cable
Hard Bricks:
Flash improper bootloaders
Flash mismatched versions of proper bootloaders
Flash bootloaders with a bad cable
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Quick question: Does the Odin 1-click flash the primary bootloader? I think I may have hardbricked my cappy tonight. I went from cognition beta 1 (2.3.3) with new bootloaders and one-clicked to 2.1 the phone made it to rfs and then froze. Now it will do nothing. You think I killed it? Thanks.
Coldskiesfullofblue said:
Quick question: Does the Odin 1-click flash the primary bootloader? I think I may have hardbricked my cappy tonight. I went from cognition beta 1 (2.3.3) with new bootloaders and one-clicked to 2.1 the phone made it to rfs and then froze. Now it will do nothing. You think I killed it? Thanks.
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that's a question for Q&A.
You'd need to check it out with UART for any answers.
So if I read the op and the links right there still isn't a non jtag solution for hard bricks? I asked toys becuase it seemed that with refering to the herr bricks and what causes them as well that you have found a work around... I probably just misunderstand it though.
SIGNATURE : Life is like a box of captivates, you never know if your gps will work
AdamOutler said:
Sure.. too easy.
Hard Bricks:
Flash improper bootloaders
Flash mismatched versions of proper bootloaders
Flash bootloaders with a bad cable
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Can this software fix the hard bricks? If yes.. too good, many thanks. You made the life less stressfull.
Haven't had to use it and hopefully never will but thank you Sir!
bigbyte.me said:
Can this software fix the hard bricks? If yes.. too good, many thanks. You made the life less stressfull.
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NO. Hard Bircks are mainly because of wrong Bootloaders, if that the phone is unable to boot, so can't access it. If its HardBricked my guess is only Samsung can unbrickit. BTW new GB bootloaders are un-brickables. They now has the hability to re-download a ROM on Phone<---->PC Screen.
thanks, you are genius, huge help!
How to get working ADB-- The Expedient method
Since the release of the mtd ROMS the importance of being able to use ADB has greatly increased. This guide is designed to produce a working adb evironment in windows. It is designed be as simple as possible and to avoid command line as much as possible. This guide is not targeted towards advanced users who can set up a working adb environment on their own. If you can setup adb from Google's packages, please avert your eyes and read no further -- this guide will only bring out the elitist snob in you.
If you are still with me you have likely tried to set up adb and failed. Perhaps you have a bootloop in an mtd (cm7, miui, OMFGB) ROM and are trying to avoid losing everything with an Odin flash. Perhaps you are trying to troubleshoot in another way. Regardless, this guide will get you going.
Step 1: Install USB drivers.
A) If you are using a Touchwiz based ROM (COMROM, Evil Fascinate) you will need the Samsung Fascinate driver.
B) If you are using a MTD based ROM (ICS, CM7, MIUI, OMFGB) you will need to use the Nexus S drivers.
Step 2: After you install the appropriate driver, put your Fascinate into Debugging Mode by:
Gingerbread: Settings->Applications->Development then checking Debugging Mode.
ICS: debugging mode is found System Setting>Developer Options>USB Debugging.
Step 3: Connect your phone to your computer and open up Device Manager.
Step 4: DON'T SKIP THIS STEP. You will see Fascinate/Nexus S with possibly an exclamation mark, just double-click on it, Update Driver->Browse my computer for driver software->ADB Interface then choose Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, then choose Samsung Android ADB Device.
Step 5: Download and install Droid Explorer. Please select the appropriate build for your PC architecture. Be sure to select "Set up the Android SDK For Me" during the setup.
Step 6: Launch Droid Explorer and select your phone.
To send ADB commands click the button in the red box in the image below.
To view logcats click the button in the blue box below.
Step 7: How to use Droid Explorer
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Troubleshooting example:
You are on AOKP and set a bad overclock as boot settings. 3-fingering is a no-no and you get frozen during boot or a bootloop before entering the OS and therefore can't reach recovery. To get into recovery click the button in the red rectangle. Then type "reboot recovery" at any time during the phone boot process and press enter. Your phone should reboot and you should end up in recovery. Success!
I have a fully Functional adb, android skd, java, eclipse, all the stuff needed for a proper build environment, and I still use Droid explorer and Android Commander, for some things. Once you get used to these programs they are very useful especially for a simple app swap or adding an app to your system file. Good of you to share the process with others.
Nice guide, would have been easier than setting up a full adb environment on my work pc in addition to my home pc. Where was this 6 months ago?
Dude thank you so much for that nexus driver. I have not been able to get my ADB to work until now with that driver. Every other one I got wouldn't work and no one really could help me. Just kept saying install driver. Now ADB finally works. The Droid Explorer program is pretty cool too. Thanks very much!!
I've edited the guide a bit to make it easier to follow. This should be the final version of it unless someone has an issue or suggestion. I'm glad this has helped some folks and I hope it will continue to do so.
ok somethings wrong because i have followed every freaking guide there is including the wiki for cyanogenmod and this one and adb is still "not a valid command" or whatever in the command prompt......freaking hell
**now all of a sudden it's kinda working, if i choose reboot into recovery from the application it just reboots the phone, not into recovery.....and if i choose the log icon it says it cant connect to device even though the device is clearly shown as connected in the main screen......sheesh
THANK YOU MAKE THIS STICKY NOW OR I WILL PUNCH BABIES
Have went through the process three times all with the same result. Explorer doesn't see my phone. Any ideas?
Using the Nexus drivers (running CM7)
Drivers installed properly.
Using the 64 bit explorer (running Windows 7)
debugging checked
Just passing along a thanks for this guide in a world where OC/UV is so easy to screw up.
sfobrien said:
Have went through the process three times all with the same result. Explorer doesn't see my phone. Any ideas?
Using the Nexus drivers (running CM7)
Drivers installed properly.
Using the 64 bit explorer (running Windows 7)
debugging checked
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During the DroidExplorer setup process did you tell it to "setup adroid sdk environment for me"? It should have been a blue link.
bobloblaw1 said:
During the DroidExplorer setup process did you tell it to "setup adroid sdk environment for me"? It should have been a blue link.
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Yes and it appeared to install correctly.
+1 for sticky
sfobrien said:
Have went through the process three times all with the same result. Explorer doesn't see my phone. Any ideas?
Using the Nexus drivers (running CM7)
Drivers installed properly.
Using the 64 bit explorer (running Windows 7)
debugging checked
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I have a different but similar issue. It sees my device when connected and disconnected but I can't do anything. If I choose reboot it rebooted. If I choose reboot recovery it just rebooted, no recovery. I can see the devices tree directory but if I try to access any of them I get an error. Also if I click the logcat button it opens the terminal window but has an error, says it can't connect or something. If I click on the terminal button it opens the terminal but no commands are recognized. But when I connect and disconnect my device it shows up and in device manager there are no errors.
Hmm are you sure that the USB cable you are using is still good? will it mount for data transfer?
Also, this generally shouldn't be necessary but it is possible that something is messed up in your PC USB install. At one point I had to clear off and reinstall all of my USB drivers. Everything worked fine after the drivers reinstalled.
There's a lot of places where errors come in. I'd like to try and figure out your guys' problem(s) so that I can update the guide and potentially save other people some time.
I just set up adb on my arch linux box, I think it was easier to set up this vs windows.
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allcity187 said:
I just set up adb on my arch linux box, I think it was easier to set up this vs windows.
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Probably. But that requires you to have a linux box setup and handy; which many people do not have.
Well you can always dual boot your computer. I have windows 7 and arch linux set up. I'm usually on linux but I still have software that I use on windows, so that's why I kept it.
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bobloblaw1 said:
Hmm are you sure that the USB cable you are using is still good? will it mount for data transfer?
Also, this generally shouldn't be necessary but it is possible that something is messed up in your PC USB install. At one point I had to clear off and reinstall all of my USB drivers. Everything worked fine after the drivers reinstalled.
There's a lot of places where errors come in. I'd like to try and figure out your guys' problem(s) so that I can update the guide and potentially save other people some time.
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My USB cable is fine. Went back uninstalled the drivers and explorer. Downloaded fresh copies of both and same thing????
Giving up for now. In the event of a crash I can Odin back,rebuild,restore apps, etc. in about an hour. Less time than I have spent trying to get this to work! LOL. For now I'm back on the stock CM7 kernel and not doing any tweaking that might cause a crash. All is good thanks guys.
sfobrien: Sorry I couldn't get thisto work for you.
jamesandmandy: Did you ever flash anything in red recovery? Are you able to get into blue recovery by the normal method? Your issue sounds like something on the phone recovery end if You are able to send commands to it successfully over adb.
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sfobrien: Sorry I couldn't get thisto work for you. /QUOTE]
Hey no problem. I think it is some kind of glitch between Windows 7 and the explorer program. CM7 is an awesome upgrade so no complaints here.
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Thanks for this. I've always avoided adb because it seemed to complicated to setup/learn. I'm up and running.
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Introduction
This is an Open Beta of the Heimdall One-Click flashing utility.
I began the Heimdall One-Click project at the start of June. Heimdall One-Click is based on Heimdall by XDA Senior Member Benjamin Dobell. The goal is to reduce the number of problems we've seen in flashing packages. Once "Connected" is working on all platforms The beta test is complete.
There has already been some serious beta testing done to date. All that is left is cross-platform compatibility
Beta Test
You don't have to flash to test. Just verify "connected" appears.
1. Ensure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer: http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp?detect=jre&try=1
2. Download and run this: http://oneclick.adamoutler.com/files/Modem-KC1-One-Click.jar
3. Put your phone into Download mode, and connect to the computer. Verify you see "Connected" displayed. see image here:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
4. reply to this post with the OS you use, result and any problems!
5. optionally click flash to upgrade to the KC1 modem.
Platforms requiring test
Linux Ubuntu/Debian 64
Linux Ubuntu/Debian 32
Windows 7 -on hold
Windows Vista -on hold
Windows XP -on hold
Mac OS-X Lion
Mac OS-X Snow Leopard
Mac OS-X Leopard
Please note: the final version will be roughly 10 megs, this beta contains alot of extra fat to be trimmed.
Beta7 31July2011 Fixed installation of VCC redistributable on each start of program for windows. No changes for Linux or Mac.
no known issues.
Beta6 31July2011 No fixes. Added live PIT View to show what has been flashed and keep an up-to-date log of what's going on in the background.
noted problem with Windows installation of Visual C++ on every run.
Beta5 31July2011 Revised windows installation. No longer installing heimdall.exe to program files. It is now created in temp folder on each start of the application. Visual C++ redistributable is installed when required. Drivers are installed on first click of "flash" button if connection to device is not possible. No changes for Linux or Mac.
Beta 4 30July2011 Fixed installation order for Windows so no reboot/restart is required. Added log into Details window. Each instance gets its own unique and randomized folder. Added logging for flash operations. Fixed unused imports. Fixed links for windows. Reduced memory usage. No changes for Linux or Mac.
Installation of drivers is still a problem on some systems. Use of "Program Files" is not acceptable as a "repository" for binaries, must have an uninstaller or create a binary instance installation.
Beta 3 29July2011 Fixed installer for Windows and Mac. No changes for Linux.
Windows installer is demonstrating problems with order of verifications... VCC redistributable should be installed before heimdall is verified. This leads to having to close the application out and retry. Windows not reporting heimdall installed after installation without reboot. All windows hyperlinks are inoperative.
Beta 2 29July2011: Initial Release.
problem with windows platform installer renders platform unusable. Problem with mac platform does not install newest version of Heimdall.
why not just flash modems thru CWM?
Thegodfather156 said:
why not just flash modems thru CWM?
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Because he choose something "safe" to flash for the screen shot. Cuz some ppl will want to toy with this, but for the very first time will not actually flash unless they see it exactly the screen shot Adam posted.
it is an EXAMPLE
Also, he is showing just what this "one-click" can do.
Nice job sofar keep it up
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The hits just keep coming. (;~)
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DaNaRkI said:
Because he choose something "safe" to flash for the screen shot. Cuz some ppl will want to toy with this, but for the very first time will not actually flash unless they see it exactly the screen shot Adam posted.
it is an EXAMPLE
Also, he is showing just what this "one-click" can do.
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he seems to be pretty nifty when it comes to Heimdall. i like it, i was just curious what the advantages of this method in comparison to flashing modems thru CWM
you dont have to bold your words, i wasnt trying to be a ****.
Thegodfather156 said:
why not just flash modems thru CWM?
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As was stated, this is a beta test. I'm not going to release a full package with kernel, factoryFS, Cache and bootloaders for a beta. However, this method makes it much simpler to flash a modem then any other method.
The simplest method for flashing a modem with CWM
1. download package with phone via barcode or transfer to /sdcard/Download
2. Start phone in recovery mode
3. Select install zip from SDCard
4. select Choose zip from sdcard
5. select "download" and then select "modem.zip"
6. scroll down to "yes" and select it
7. select reboot
One-Click:
1. connect phone in download mode
2. download/run this package
3. click flash.
Also, I'll be providing one-click packaging... simply select the Heimdall 1.3 tar.gz file and it will make a one-click out of it.
I've got the mac problems worked out. I'm currently working on windows. A beta 3 will be up shortly.
AdamOutler said:
As was stated, this is a beta test. I'm not going to release a full package with kernel, factoryFS, Cache and bootloaders for a beta. However, this method makes it much simpler to flash a modem then any other method.
The simplest method for flashing a modem with CWM
1. download package with phone via barcode or transfer to /sdcard/Download
2. Start phone in recovery mode
3. Select install zip from SDCard
4. select Choose zip from sdcard
5. select "download" and then select "modem.zip"
6. scroll down to "yes" and select it
7. select reboot
One-Click:
1. connect phone in download mode
2. download/run this package
3. click flash.
Also, I'll be providing one-click packaging... simply select the Heimdall 1.3 tar.gz file and it will make a one-click out of it.
I've got the mac problems worked out. I'm currently working on windows. A beta 3 will be up shortly.
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you are on another level when it comes to developing dude. keep up the good work.
Works fine on Ubuntu 32bit (I already have udev rules configured from a heimdall source build)
-.-;
@Adam - so.. does this thread mean your hijacking and near constant post in the official Heimdall thread will cool? You were making that thread a lil hard to keep up with. Granted seeing such an interested dev at work was pouring out tons of really neat info
@godfather - Just putting it up there as a preventive incase someone else might consider jumping on your question and going off all "I can flash most of that thru CWM, and have never had a problem with ODIN" crap. I've seen some ppl here post things like how Heimdall is bad cuz it was reverse engineered by some guy, and that they would rather stick with such a poorly written program just cuz it came from samsung... Cuz clearly we all love the stock cappy
Tried to run it under windows 7 64Bit. Says I must run as administrator. Although I am logged in as administrator, I atttempted to use the runas command from a command window. Looks like your command line just come back with a syntax error for me. Maybe I did something wrong since I've never used that command before. In any case...problematic to get it installed here.
kb9nvh said:
Tried to run it under windows 7 64Bit. Says I must run as administrator. Although I am logged in as administrator, I atttempted to use the runas command from a command window. Looks like your command line just come back with a syntax error for me. Maybe I did something wrong since I've never used that command before. In any case...problematic to get it installed here.
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I'm uploading a new version which corrects that problem now. I didn't realize the changes in 1.3 would ripple the installation across all the platforms.
I've finished uploading commits and a new version of the KC1 beta. Please give feedback on Windows and Mac. Linux has been tested working.
working as connected here!!! After a few installs of drivers and C++ redistributable...then it said I had to install heimdall manually..clicked OK and they I saw the connected message. Looks like no joy on the KC1 upload...I'm perpetually "handshaking with loke" Phone has yellow digger guy on it and it says downloading on the front..??
Adam, this looks nice, I finally figured out how to install the drivers and find my device. I downloaded the Heimdall suite 1.3.0 and when I click on drivers, it sees the device. Question: if I install the drivers, will it effect the drivers I have intalled for Odin? Also, if I want to use the Heimdall suite for flashing custom ROMs does it work the same as Odin as far as the files and where to put them?
Rhiannon224 said:
Adam, this looks nice, I finally figured out how to install the drivers and find my device. I downloaded the Heimdall suite 1.3.0 and when I click on drivers, it sees the device. Question: if I install the drivers, will it effect the drivers I have intalled for Odin? Also, if I want to use the Heimdall suite for flashing custom ROMs does it work the same as Odin as far as the files and where to put them?
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Yes. Heimdall uses the well known and understood Open-Source LibUSB drivers. Odin uses closed source proprietary drivers.
kb9nvh said:
working as connected here!!! After a few installs of drivers and C++ redistributable...then it said I had to install heimdall manually..clicked OK and they I saw the connected message. Looks like no joy on the KC1 upload...I'm perpetually "handshaking with loke" Phone has yellow digger guy on it and it says downloading on the front..??
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Which version of windows is that?
Win 7, professional, 64bit
Win7 ultimate x64 issue
Everything seemed to work fine at first, showed device connected then after a few seconds it would disconnect and reconnect over and over and over. I tried to recreate the issue but could not. I tried a few more times and it only disconnected and reconnected once after 30 seconds and it wouldn't do it again. Anyone else see anything like this. I attached a screen shot.
i spent three nights getting up at 3 am to download the full 3.3 gb download iso for windows 8. i have an 8gb flash drive I'm trying to install it on. I've tried the window install usb/ dvd installer and when i pick the iso, then format the flasdrive. it says it can't do it.. .... help me please? and i tried just putting iso on flasdrive and booting from flasdrive but when i try it it pods up a blank cmd prompt then boots window 7. i want to try out windows 8
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someone. ....? help
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moparfreak426 said:
i spent three nights getting up at 3 am to download the full 3.3 gb download iso for windows 8. i have an 8gb flash drive I'm trying to install it on. I've tried the window install usb/ dvd installer and when i pick the iso, then format the flasdrive. it says it can't do it.. .... help me please? and i tried just putting iso on flasdrive and booting from flasdrive but when i try it it pods up a blank cmd prompt then boots window 7. i want to try out windows 8
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does it give any reason for it not wanting to do it?
You cant just dump an ISO on a flash drive and expect it to work, you need to make a bootable flash drive FROM the ISO that's slightly more complicated but wont really help you anyway as that wouldn't set it up.
first you'll need to make the USB bootable then extract the iso file in it
and use the same steps with widows 7, you'll need to format the drive with
NTFS file system
take a look here it will help
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/
ahmad.afef said:
first you'll need to make the USB bootable then extract the iso file in it
and use the same steps with widows 7, you'll need to format the drive with
NTFS file system
take a look here it will help
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/
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cool but i don't have the dvd our cd. i have downloaded iso.... ago such after formatting.. ... what do i do now?
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use ultraiso to extract the iso file so you can copy them to the USB
and here is a link for the boot folder if you don't have it
in step 4:
replace the command "FORMAT FS=NTFS" with "FORMAT FS=NTFS QUICK"
in step 5:
open the folder i attached and open CMD there then proceed to step 7
here is the folder:
http://www.mediafire.com/?c31w5f9ant176y1
ahmad.afef said:
use ultraiso to extract the iso file so you can copy them to the USB
and here is a link for the boot folder if you don't have it
in step 4:
replace the command "FORMAT FS=NTFS" with "FORMAT FS=NTFS QUICK"
in step 5:
open the folder i attached and open CMD there then proceed to step 7
here is the folder:
http://www.mediafire.com/?c31w5f9ant176y1
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wow thank you. i clicked first link in your reply and got that download but trying to get the folder. .... on my phone( no internet on laptop. wifi tether unbearably slow.... and the mediafire link where folder is doesn't download anything just pulls up blank page
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says bootsect.exe nt60 g:is not an internal or external command. would take screen shot but dont have anything to paste screen shot to save it....... and on phone xda app doesnt let me post pics either :/........ y is this so complex but yet i know its simple.... downloaded both files and extracted stuff from the boot folder.... just dont know what to do.....
As I said, what did the official program on the win 8 ISO say when you ran it, you said it couldnt do it, was that all it said? It won't fail for no reason
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if you havent extract the iso you may mount it like this:
right click on the file --> Ultraiso --> Mount to drive X:
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
after mounting it go to my computer and you'll see it there
and as you can see from the previously pic there is 2 important drives for us
1- CD Drive (F GRMCHPXFRER_EN_DVD --> the name will be deferent for you
2- Removable Disk (G
the first is the and the 2nd is the USB
when finish with step 4 in the tutorial
go to the boot folder and in the addres bar delete every thing and write CMD
then hit enter
now the CMD window will open
and write this is it:
bootsect /nt60 G:
where G: is your drive
if you still can't do it just visit my profile from here, find my Email, add me and well do it together
ahmad.afef said:
if you still can't do it just visit my profile from here, find my Email, add me and well do it together
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thank you! this send idiot proof and i will do this right after work this evening
#ICS-lessMotorolaElectrify, ThanksMotorolaForYourIgnorance
moparfreak426 said:
thank you! this send idiot proof and i will do this right after work this evening
#ICS-lessMotorolaElectrify, ThanksMotorolaForYourIgnorance
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i really didn't understand the phrase
and nop there is no "idiot" in learning
no one knows every thing
ahmad.afef said:
i really didn't understand the phrase
and nop there is no "idiot" in learning
no one knows every thing
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he means your guide is idiot proof. meaning even a complete numpty can follow it, its not an insult, think of it like the "dummys guide to ...." books
thank you for the explanation
ahmad.afef said:
i really didn't understand the phrase
and nop there is no "idiot" in learning
no one knows every thing
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i meant to say this looks seems idiot proof yes a compliment. thank you! seriously.....appearently i am beyond idiot.... last step typing bootsect /nt60 G: is not recognized as internal or external command.....
#ICS-lessMotorolaElectrify, ThanksMotorolaForYourIgnorance
you are very welcome
i hope it worked fine with you
ahmad.afef said:
you are very welcome
i hope it worked fine with you
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it didnt. i emailed u.....
#ICS-lessMotorolaElectrify, ThanksMotorolaForYourIgnorance
yah i saw the mail and reply it
I personally use WinUSB, a free program that can take MANY different types of files, and copy them to a usb, which it then make bootable. Here's a link to the download site: http://sourceforge.net/projects/winusb/files/latest/download
Also, I reccomend installing it as a second os. This is a better option, because I'm assuming you simply want to check it out. Just partition your hard drive (Extreamly easy, and hundreds of guides online as to how), turn off your computer, insert the boot media, start up, go into the boot device setting (Usually F12, but can occassionally varry, also may have to be manually made as an option, but adjusting BIOS settings by taping F2). If done properly, a WIndows 8 installation guide with start, agree to the terms, enter the license key, and choose which partition to install it on (Make sure it's the one you choose for this, some you don't erase any data and/or your OS). Then just follow the rest of the set-up instructions, and your good to go.
This strategy also works for trying to install any other OS (Such as you wanting to give Linux a try).
This is also good, because if Windows 8 encounters any errors, it won't affect Win7 or any data stored on the Win7 partition.
Hope this helps!
SwimSwim said:
I personally use WinUSB, a free program that can take MANY different types of files, and copy them to a usb, which it then make bootable. Here's a link to the download site: http://sourceforge.net/projects/winusb/files/latest/download
Also, I reccomend installing it as a second os. This is a better option, because I'm assuming you simply want to check it out. Just partition your hard drive (Extreamly easy, and hundreds of guides online as to how), turn off your computer, insert the boot media, start up, go into the boot device setting (Usually F12, but can occassionally varry, also may have to be manually made as an option, but adjusting BIOS settings by taping F2). If done properly, a WIndows 8 installation guide with start, agree to the terms, enter the license key, and choose which partition to install it on (Make sure it's the one you choose for this, some you don't erase any data and/or your OS). Then just follow the rest of the set-up instructions, and your good to go.
This strategy also works for trying to install any other OS (Such as you wanting to give Linux a try).
This is also good, because if Windows 8 encounters any errors, it won't affect Win7 or any data stored on the Win7 partition.
Hope this helps!
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ahmad.afef told me that u can't install linux with windows Ashley on. you'd have to install Linux then windows cuz endured won't let you. .... i think. ... not sure. I'll have to ask him
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Android x86
there are several developers working on this project there is a source for what they have so far, that said ill link in a sec. this is a tutoral of how ive managed to get this far in android x86 ive got most of root working on various builds let me state that i am using a acer aspire one 532h 2588! i am currently running RC2.1 by314
For root you must be on ext3 to get it working although it will still run in ntfs and you will be able to read windows usb drives ext3 you cant the con to ext3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfWb_h96_-Q&feature=youtu.be
YouTube how to
-Dev Links-
http://source.android.com/
http://code.google.com/p/android-x86/
http://tabletsx86.org/
http://www.android-x86.org/
http://android-x86.sceners.org/en/
http://www.android-x86.info/
http://www.ceh-photo.de/blog/the ones here work for more computers, just saying! http://www.ceh-photo.de/blog/?p=562 BETA 4
-Needed-
2g min usb for installation of iso
i used a external hdd, you can use a usb drive 4g min i would say, or you can install on os hdd but do not format it!
lili usb creator - http://www.linuxliveusb.com/en/home
minitool partion wizard - www.partitionwizard.com
-steps for live testing-
1) use lili usb creator to install the iso onto a 2g min usb
a) select the RIGHT usb drive lol
b) then select the iso that your going to test
c) i personally only have format the usb selected but you can install the other crap but i dont lol
d) click the lighting bolt to start click the oks lol
2) insert the usb with iso on it, to your laptop with it off
3) start the laptop into the boot options (f12 for me) select the usb with iso
4) click run live...
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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TEST EVERYTHING YOU CAN, root hardly works here and no data is saved...
-steps for installation-
1) format your usb or hhd partion with minitool partion wizard to either ext3 (most root availible) or ntfs (for use with usb drive ?music?)
2) use lili usb creator to install the iso onto a 2g min usb
a) select the RIGHT usb drive lol
b) then select the iso that your going to use after tested for the best one
c) i personally only have format the usb selected but you can install the other crap but i dont lol
d) click the lighting bolt to start click the oks lol
3) turn your laptop insert the usb with the iso and the usb or external or even the internal if you want to do something crazy but you will format your windows or stock os! i use a external hdd as in my vid..
4) start your laptop enter your boot options (f12 for me) select the usb with the iso
5) select to install
a) select the partion that you set up earlier (if you dont see it detect devices ext3 = linux)
b) choose to format (i format to the format i set it for you dont have to...)
c) yes install grub (if installing to external you dont have to install grub but i do for debugging and to get to windows without unpluging)
d) yes install windows if your installing on a windows hdd
e) reboot (as soon as you see your bios you can remove your usb if your dont you will get error 17)
And now your running android ics on your laptop/netbook/pc
I didnt develop any of this! just trying to get it out there for others
thanks button is nice but not nessary
Acer Aspire One 532h Android x86 ICS RC2.1...
Nice tutorial, thanks!
MEHH lol i thought there wasnt a comment yet lol oh well i need to modify it
Acer Aspire One 532h Android x86 ICS RC2.1...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973492
Android x86 tut
LOL awesome
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Nice man
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You should probably mention that the android x86 builds are generally limited in their hardware support.
lambstone said:
You should probably mention that the android x86 builds are generally limited in their hardware support.
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Thanks that's why I say test before you install it. The link with green next to it is Chris's blog his runs on more than the rest
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I am confused.
I'm trying to download LiLi. I click on the download link here but it takes me here. Clicking the "Download LinuxLive USB Creator" in the second link takes me back to the first.
Am I not clicking the correct link?
Will this be Mac capable? Also, I am running Intel Centrino2, no support for us?
I am writing this from Andorid on my laptop.
Very cool.
sebouh00 said:
I am confused.
I'm trying to download LiLi. I click on the download link here but it takes me here. Clicking the "Download LinuxLive USB Creator" in the second link takes me back to the first.
Am I not clicking the correct link?
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Yes you are
BlueEditionE6 said:
Will this be Mac capable? Also, I am running Intel Centrino2, no support for us?
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On that I have no idea I'm trying to get as many developers as I can to help out I'm about to try to compile a newer version if I can get my PC you repo everything it lost net last night and can't get it to restart or catch up idk what to do
Try beta 4 its your best bet
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Thank you so much for this guide and these links, i have installed android on my dell laptop and its working perfect, haven't tested everything but everything i have tested so far seems to work great.
Nice job! Got it running on my laptop just fine. I wonder if it will work on my desktop?
shelby04861 said:
Nice job! Got it running on my laptop just fine. I wonder if it will work on my desktop?
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Beta 4 runs on my amd Asus machine but my wifi adapter doesnt. can anyone help me compile a recovery for computers
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The WiFi is kinda weird but I haven't really looked into it too deep. It will not connect to my home WiFi network but it will to my neighbors and my cell phone. Go figure. I have been trying out different iso images from the many downloads but I can't fins one yet that will boot on my old dell dimensions 2400 desktop. One of the error messages that pops up is for the computer model check and of course it fails, among other things. If anyone knows of a download for an iso that will work on at least dell desktop computers, let me know.
If it's broken...beat it into submission until it works!
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Android x86
there are several developers working on this project there is a source for what they have so far, that said ill link in a sec. this is a tutoral of how ive managed to get this far in android x86 ive got most of root working on various builds let me state that i am using a acer aspire one 532h 2588! i am currently running RC2.1 by314
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NEED HELP
I installed in the 5gb ext3 partition i created for the ICS, installed grub. But when I try to run it after installation, i end up with a static screen,
ok, linking youtube video doesnt work for me as well, so heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH2zDcX0kA
anyone can help?
Also, it screwed up my Win7, wont allow me to boot, when i try to recover the Win7, the reboot process kept getting interrupted by GRUB, anyone can help me with that? Now I am without a computer.
Blue
Thanks for sharing Android x86 tutorial for every android developers for better solution. I appreciate your way.
BlueEditionE6 said:
NEED HELP
I installed in the 5gb ext3 partition i created for the ICS, installed grub. But when I try to run it after installation, i end up with a static screen,
ok, linking youtube video doesnt work for me as well, so heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH2zDcX0kA
anyone can help?
Also, it screwed up my Win7, wont allow me to boot, when i try to recover the Win7, the reboot process kept getting interrupted by GRUB, anyone can help me with that? Now I am without a computer.
Blue
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Try booting a Win7 Setup DVD, then hit repair and proceed with following what shows your on screen.
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Try booting a Win7 Setup DVD, then hit repair and proceed with following what shows your on screen.
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It wont let me repair, since repair requires reboot, but then GRUB kicks in everytime i reboot, therefore stuck. I popped in the cd and reinstalled Windows.... but lost every program,
this is a bit off topic, but how can i restore everything from my old win7 to my new win7? I tried using the comand prompt in the recovery page, but the programs are still missing, tried just copy and pasting from windows.old folder to current windows folder, no luck.