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Nexus 4 Not Recognized by ADB in Mac OS X

Hi Folks,
I am running Mac OS X 10.8.2 and I have ran into the following issues. I am trying to root a friend's Nexus 4 that's on 4.2.2, unlocked bootloader and USB debugging enabled/on.
I can easily root this on my Windows desktop but I thought I'd try out the Mac. Do note that I am not getting the "Allow USB Debugging" message that pops up on the phone when you connect it to a computer normally and you select Allow for the respective RSA key. The one that shows up after 4.2.2 is updated from 4.2.1.
I am not getting the above prompt when hooking up the phone to my Mac. *PS I removed the name of my MBP pro and the user name.
Okay so here are the two issues/scenarios:
1) I downloaded the latest ADB and Fastboot Mac OS X 64 bit files from the ADB dev tools website, etc. The files are "adb" and "fastboot"
When I type "./adb devices" since the "./" command is for Mac on the terminal, I get the following message and it does not show up any device listed.
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Then when I type "./adb reboot-bootloader", I get the following:
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2) When I use an older adb and fastboot files from last year: "./adb_Mac" , "./fastboot_Mac" and "ADB-Install-Mac.sh", I get the following:
When I type in the adb devices command and the adb reboot-bootloader command:
The serial # shows up this time (Again I have crossed out half of it lol)
When typing in the reboot-bootloader command:
Now to my knowledge, I know that I am getting the device offline mode based on using the old ADB and Fastboot files. So the way to fix it, is to download the updated files but it doesn't result in anything at all.
With the updated ADB and fastboot files, and by booting into fastboot mode manually and then typing in ".fastboot devices", I get the Error Could Not Get Pipe Properties error in a loop.
Would appreciate the help folks!
T.I.A

Try this command
adb kill server
adb start server

scream4cheese said:
Try this command
adb kill server
adb start server
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Beauty! I didn't know that it has to be done for the same in OS X. Query, does this have to be done every time or?

Forgot pattern and cannot recover- nexus 4 with android 5+ lollipop

Hello.
I've repaired a nexus 4 screen and digitizer but I got it back because my friend can't recover access from a forgotten pattern lock.
He is running stock android 5 lollipop and he doesn't get the email recovery option when he inputs wrong pattern. I've searched even in google support but I didn't find a solution to recover his photos.
My main concern is to recover files and photos!!! There isn't a reason to suggest a factory reset....
--Phone Status---
Boot loader seems unlocked "Locked state is marked as unlocked in bootloder in red letters" while secure boot is enabled in green letters
USB debugging seems OFF: There is no android device listed in device manager. I only get a music player in disk drives which is empty.
adb devices command in bootloader recognises it
When entering to recovery I get the message "no command" along with the icon of an android under repair.
No dropbox no google+ photos backup
---What I've tried---
UPDATE: Managed to flash TWRP 2.7.1.0 I can see the files but since usb flash drive doesn't work I can't copy the files...
Android Device manager: Returns error that the phone is already locked and there is no need to apply new password.
Tried about 30 wrong patterns and it didn't came up the google mail recovery option.
Tried during a phone call to see the files but I only managed to turn on WiFi.
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When you say the USB flash drive doesn't work, do you mean the USB port in the phone?

MTP doesn't always work in TWRP, meaning it won't show up as a normal usb drive on a pc. ADB will still work though, you have to set up ADB on your computer, boot into twrp on the phone and use 'adb pull' to copy the files to the computer. On windows you will need to download adb and the drivers, I use http://www.koushikdutta.com/post/universal-adb-driver

I'm trying to install the drivers for adb but I cannot find the right one.
Edit: Also it cannot be detected from boot loader now. I'll try in a pc that already has been connected and worked.
I have adb and fastboot installed already and worked with this and my own phones.
Edit: It seems to be a lost cause the phone fell down many times. Don't bother maybe I'll solder a usb port first... if it is possible with my less than basic equipment.

There are many methods on the following page,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620456
The way I did it was an alternative version of method 5 while in twrp.
Method 5 - alternatively, Mount system in twrp and delete the file /data/system/gesture.key
If it asks for a pattern on boot just try any random pattern it should let you in. I did this when a version before lollipop was installed but there is no reason it shouldn't work on lollipop as the same file is saved in the same location, just checked.
Using adb
adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
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[HELP] TWRP One Plus 5 Not working

SOLVED UPDATED TO LAST OTA AND DID THE WHOLE TUTORIAL AGAIN.
Tried different USB ports. ( 3.0 / 2.0 )
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Tried in 2 different PCs and 6 usb ports 2.0 and 3.0
Windows 8 and windows 10.

Have you tried using cmd (administrator) istead of PowerShell?

Lamizure said:
Have you tried using cmd (administrator) istead of PowerShell?
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Yes

It's really strange... Have you unlocked the bootloader?

Yes " Device State - Unlocked "

It's due to the filename being too long. I found a different fastboot which allowed long filenames. Rename it to one letter like r.img or something and see if it works.

Had exact the same problem under Linux
People mention to change to another USB port but that did not help
What helped... if all stuff is correctly installed (adb, root rights, etc.)
1. Reboot into the bootloader (even if you are in already)
adb reboot bootloader
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2. Then directly (use the arrow up key to really be fast enough) send the command for flashing (my file was called twrp.img)
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
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If this doesn't work you could try (under Linux) to write a little script with just the two above commands or try
adb reboot bootloader && fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
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It seems to be a timing problem... One might need to play around with the time between this two commands. E.g. wait until the bootloader screen is on the phone and directly issue the flash command. Sorry after it worked for me I did not bother to investigate it in more detail.

I'm 63 years old & could do with some help - trying to flash my Moto G4 but no luck

I'm 63 years old & could do with some help - trying to flash my Moto G4 but no luck
Hello folks.
I apologise in advance. I thought something was a good idea, and I said to myself I would give it a try and I won't give up, but I have been at this for about 5 hours now and no progress.
I have a Moto G4 which my wife gave about a year ago. I don't like stock Android and want to install Lineage OS onto it. I understand that first I need to:
1. Unlock my bootloader (done)
2. Install ADB Driver Installer onto my Dell (done)
3. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot onto my Dell (done)
4. Plug my G4 into my Dell using the correct cable. It seems to work as the ADP Driver Installer / APK Installer recognises it as per the image below
/https://imgur.com/a/NBfrIcZ
5. Open up the command promt in the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder, type adb devices - the device is recognised
6. Here is where the problems start!
(a) At this stage, as soon as I type adb reboot bootloader, the G4 reboots but as it does so it disappears from the ADB Diver Installer / APK Installer
(b) Soon after when I type fastboot flash recovery twrp.img then nothing is found, no files or directory or anything. I don't understand what I am doing wrong and am very stuck sadly
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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Would really appreciate some help!

Great, my pictures don't work. I don't understand why. But basically when I write fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (it is in the same folder as Minimal ADB and Fastboot), it says not found to a bunch of things and no such file or directory.

George425 said:
Great, my pictures don't work. I don't understand why. But basically when I write fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (it is in the same folder as Minimal ADB and Fastboot), it says not found to a bunch of things and no such file or directory.
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Ask your question here in moto g4 forum you will gets answers correctly ,because that's where you should have asked, buts it OK here is the link https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...hread-question-noob-friendly-t3526598/page175
And upload the photos in Google drive and turn on the link sharing feature and post the link there there are many people there to help you out. Don't worry, everything will be fine.

Thank you Dhanush-raj I will do that now.

ANSWER: How to change slots if upgrade fails, etc.

If my upgrade fails, how do I boot from the slot that I installed the crap on the inactive slot from so the phone boots to the old version before the update?
I wanted to know and found the answers. I'll post here in case anyone wants to know cause I found nothing on these forums:
How to Check if Partition Slot A or Slot B is Currently Active?​via https://krispitech.com/check-partition-slot-a-b/
Make sure the smartphone is connected to the PC with a USB cable
Now boot the smartphone into Fastboot Mode
This process will vary from device to device but usually involves holding certain button(s) down during the boot cycle.
Open up a Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, or a Terminal in the same folder as your ADB and Fastboot files
Type out the following command. . .
fastboot getvar all
. . .then press Enter on the keyboard
Wait for a lot of text to finish scrolling and look for the (bootloader) current-slot text
This should actually be toward the bottom without the need to scroll up.
The letter after this text will be the currently active partition slot for your device
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"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",
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"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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}
In this instance, my device was currently using partition slot B.
How to Boot from One Active Partition Slot to Another​via https://krispitech.com/change-active-partition-slot/
Boot the smartphone or tablet into Fastboot Mode
Connect the device to the PC with a USB cable
Open a Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Terminal and type out the following command. . .
fastboot --set-active=a
OR
fastboot --set-active=b and then press Enter on the keyboard
Make sure you get a successful OKAY response before restarting the device
So if my updates go pear-shaped, I should be okay. And if not, well, I'm not buying a OnePlus ever again cause I've had it with all the extra steps, headaches, and disappointments with this model.

Excellent guide, I like it.
Think check out TWRP too, I think ( not 100% ) but I think it can change slots for you too.