root china zte U791 with adb on ubuntu - Hardware Hacking General

Since I have found many people with problems in "accessing" some android phones from China, I post here few steps I did to succesfully root my ZTE U791 Android 2.3.5 with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) from SDK tools:
1. connect your ZTE device (or any cheap Xling-Ling pda) to the pc (Ubuntu os) with "usb debugging" enabled.
2. run "lsusb" in the terminal shell to find the idVendor: the first 4 numbers #### in the ID field. For exemple, if ID 1782:5d04 Spreadtrum Communications Inc., the idVendor is 1782,
3. download and extract SDK tools from Developer Android website,
4. edit/create the file adb_usb.ini running "echo 0x1782 >> ~/.android/adb_usb.ini", i.e, insert a line in the adb_usb.ini file with your idVendor device as 0x####.
5. go to the platform-tools directory in your "SDK tools" directory.
6. run "sudo ./adb kill-server" and "sudo ./adb start-server" just after.
7. run "./adb devices" and you will see a message output like this:
List of devices attached
19761202 device
Now you are able to access your zte u791 xing-ling device with ADB commands.
I wish this procedure works for any xing-ling device.

Nice little guide. Just thought I'd add that this looks like it will work on any Linux distro.

well done!
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p1000haha said:
well done!
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Very nice! I wish you could now root your device with some root-break tool. In my case, I can not.

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[Guide] ADB with Galaxy S in Ubuntu *Updated 9-10-10*

I still see a lot of people having trouble with ADB in ubuntu, so here is quick guide for anyone still having trouble.
The guide is located HERE and also can be viewed on post #12
*Updated 9-10-10* Thanks to xipher_zero for his very quick and easy guide (Much better than my original).
Hope this helps some people having issues.
If I install unbuntu it overrides my win7 correct?
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Oh my!! I've been searched for this guide for a long time Thanks you so much MR.the3dman
Wykedx
Oh boy... where to get started. You could install Ubuntu without overwriting your W7 installation. Then you would "dual boot" your computer. As it boots up, you choose which OS to load. Or of course you could install Ubuntu on a computer by itself.
You don't need to install Ubuntu just to use ADB. ADB runs on both Win and Linux. What is it that you are trying to do? If you just want to learn linux, then make yourself a live CD and you won't have to worry about overwriting any operating systems.
But this is not a linux forum. If this is something that you are interested in, then google is your friend.
if you are interested in trying ubuntu, you might check this out: http://wubi-installer.org/. or just run a LiveCD, as already suggested.
Do you happen to have a HTC??
My output of lsusb:
Code:
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 04e8:681d Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Shouldn't /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules contain 04e8 instead of 0bb4?
And no, even that didn't help me. I'm on Ubuntu Lucid Lynx 64 bit.
fantasyzer said:
Do you happen to have a HTC??
My output of lsusb:
Code:
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 04e8:681d Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Shouldn't /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules contain 04e8 instead of 0bb4?
And no, even that didn't help me. I'm on Ubuntu Lucid Lynx 64 bit.
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Thanks for noticing that! I have updated the rules with the correct ones. I have an htc also and uploaded the wrong rules. I am also on Ubuntu Lucid 64 bit and this is what worked for me. I also have done this on my netbook which runs 9.10 so I am really not sure what the issue is then. Did you use ADB from the sdk or from the app inventor adb in the guide?
If I read correctly when browsing for this topic, your instruction is to drop in these rule files, and then run adb using sudo
When using sudo to run adb, it'll always work, regardless of what's in your rules file
If you have your rules file correct, you don't need to do sudo adb
Just adb will work fine
animefans said:
If I read correctly when browsing for this topic, your instruction is to drop in these rule files, and then run adb using sudo
When using sudo to run adb, it'll always work, regardless of what's in your rules file
If you have your rules file correct, you don't need to do sudo adb
Just adb will work fine
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I did try this, I removed my rules and reloaded my udev folder then tried adb with sudo and it was a no go (I get nothing listed under the list of devices). Also the only way I could get adb to recognize anything without sudo was by adding a line in the rules making my user as the owner, but even still without sudo under devices I get ???????????? no permissions. With sudo and the rules everything works fine which is why I wrote the guide that way.
If you don't want to run ADB as root you can follow the steps in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7282335&postcount=4 - FOR SAMSUNG ONLY DEVICES!!!
after you installed SDK.
I also have adb in my path so I do not have to be in the tools directory, and can execute it from anywhere
In my .bashrc file (if you are using bash shell)
Code:
export PATH=$PATH:/path/to/android-sdk/tools
Thanks the3dman for the guide. Unfortunately I am still having problems as when I run the sudo ./adb devices nothing is listed. I followed the directions step by step and also confirmed my Vibrant is in debug mode (also confirms on the phone it is in debug mode when connected via usb. I even rebooted everything again, double checked everything and still no devices listed. I am running Ubuntu 10.04 Any ideas? Thanks so much!
-mG
Four Step ADB installation in Ubuntu
Here is a simple guide without using custom debs:
1. Download the SDK:
wget dl.google.com/android/android-sdk_r07-linux_x86.tgz
2. Extract the archive to the current directory and move into the extracted directory.
tar xvfz android-sdk_r07-linux_x86.tgz && cd android-sdk-linux_x86
3. Move the "tools" folder to your local system folder:
sudo mv tools /usr/local/share/android-tools
4. Create a symbolic link to the adb executable:
sudo ln -s /usr/local/share/android-tools/adb /usr/local/bin/
Done!
from a terminal type:
sudo adb devices (This will start the server and search for connected devices)
Are you running Ubuntu 64bit? If so you need to make sure that you have the 32bit compatibility libraries installed. From the command line run the following:
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
This will allow you to run 32bit apps in 32bit mode. Not sure if this is whats causing your issue, but it might be worth a shot.
xipher_zero: Thank you, I followed your steps and it is working now.
Oh, I am running 32bit Ubuntu so that was not the problem.
lqaddict said:
If you don't want to run ADB as root you can follow the steps in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7282335&postcount=4 - FOR SAMSUNG ONLY DEVICES!!!
after you installed SDK.
I also have adb in my path so I do not have to be in the tools directory, and can execute it from anywhere
In my .bashrc file (if you are using bash shell)
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export PATH=$PATH:/path/to/android-sdk/tools
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This is not working for some people that is what is being figured out. I am in the process of updating my guide and the new and better one should be up shortly.
xipher_zero said:
Here is a simple guide without using custom debs:
1. Download the SDK:
wget dl.google.com/android/android-sdk_r07-linux_x86.tgz
2. Extract the archive to the current directory and move into the extracted directory.
tar xvfz android-sdk_r07-linux_x86.tgz && cd android-sdk-linux_x86
3. Move the "tools" folder to your local system folder:
sudo mv tools /usr/local/share/android-tools
4. Create a symbolic link to the adb executable:
sudo ln -s /usr/local/share/android-tools/adb /usr/local/bin/
Done!
from a terminal type:
sudo adb devices (This will start the server and search for connected devices)
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This version worked well also! Thanks its much shorter and easier than my method.
MrGibbage said:
Wykedx
Oh boy... where to get started. You could install Ubuntu without overwriting your W7 installation. Then you would "dual boot" your computer. As it boots up, you choose which OS to load. Or of course you could install Ubuntu on a computer by itself.
You don't need to install Ubuntu just to use ADB. ADB runs on both Win and Linux. What is it that you are trying to do? If you just want to learn linux, then make yourself a live CD and you won't have to worry about overwriting any operating systems.
But this is not a linux forum. If this is something that you are interested in, then google is your friend.
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thanks for the response, and sorrry i didn't see this before lol,
what i am trying to do is be able to use adb, at the moment I can't seem to use it because my default.prop is not correct so i heard i have to use linux to be able to edit my default prop...when i try to adb push or remount i get permission denied and yet I have superuser permission and everything.
do you have to root your phone while being an administrator on the computer?
Wykedx said:
thanks for the response, and sorrry i didn't see this before lol,
what i am trying to do is be able to use adb, at the moment I can't seem to use it because my default.prop is not correct so i heard i have to use linux to be able to edit my default prop...when i try to adb push or remount i get permission denied and yet I have superuser permission and everything.
do you have to root your phone while being an administrator on the computer?
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Try putting your phone in clockwork recovery then issuing the adb commands, and yes your phone has to be rooted.
Thanks for the excellent how to, however...
I've still got a problem:
after "sudo adb devices" (step 5) I always get this message:
List of devices attached
??????????? no permissions;
while "lsusb" gives me that:
Bus 002 Device 007: ID 04e8:681c Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Galaxy Portal/Spica Android Phone
so how can I solve this?
(Kubuntu 10.10 is my current os)
RiverTam said:
I've still got a problem:
after "sudo adb devices" (step 5) I always get this message:
List of devices attached
??????????? no permissions;
while "lsusb" gives me that:
Bus 002 Device 007: ID 04e8:681c Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Galaxy Portal/Spica Android Phone
so how can I solve this?
(Kubuntu 10.10 is my current os)
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you'll need to edit a usb rule to "look" for the samsung phone. i forgot what file to edit and what to put in there, once i find the file, i'll post it from my laptop.
EDIT: lol, i found it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7343021&postcount=1

[Q] Help with ADB

I rooted my fire using SuperOneclick afew weeks ago, now while trying to install TWRP I get the following error on Command Prompt :
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
E:\Documents and Settings\Mookie>adb push u-boot.bin /sdcard/
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
E:\Documents and Settings\Mookie>
E:\ My HDD -- C:\Kindle
Am new to all this but I can follow instructions.
I have Super User showing on Kindle and Windows is showing Kindle under Hardware Devices (driver).
You need to add the location of adb into your environment path.
Follow step #3 here - http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
Make sure ;c:\android-sdk-windows\tools;c:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools is where your sdk is installed. Mine is under c:\program files\android\android-sdk-windows\tools and c:\program files\android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
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Mine is under E:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools.
This may sound stupid, but what do I type in the command prompt, just to make sure I don't screw-up. I am trying to learn.
instructions say to type:
adb push u-boot.bin /sdcard/
thanks.
If you are following the directions that use "dd" commands...stop. Do not use them. Instead follow the directions here to install TWRP. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398603
OK. let's see if I follow you correctly.
Plug Fire to Pc> open command prompt>type cd E:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools (enter)
adb shell (enter) and then follow new instructions
Also, when I placed the recovery file in in the directory adb is in I did not see a fastboot file, where do I get the fastboot file from, sorry for the stupidity.
You can DL fastboot from http://koushikdutta.blurryfox.com/G1/
You'll follow the commands on the link, but the fastboot command is done from a second cmd window, not while you're in adb.
Thanks, I'll download Fastboot, I think I'll do some more reading, since all this is new to me, before attempting this.
Good idea. It's not hard to brick your device while playing with it.
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[GUIDE] Root Kindle with 6.2.1 using JCase method

These are my notes and guide for rooting the Kindle with 6.2.1 firmware. If I left something out, or something is not working, please leave a comment and I'll try to update.
Credit goes to JCase for the root. Please consider making a donation to him here:
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.andirc.jcasedonate
Original procedure is here:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...on-kindle-regardless-of-its-software-version/
ADB INSTALL AND TEST - Method 1 (skip to the ROOT INSTALL section if you already have a working ADB)
NOTE: ADB = Android Debug Bridge. It is a command line interface to the android device. A working ADB is required before you can root your Kindle. ADB is installed on a PC and accesses the Kindle via USB cable.
Install Java SE Development Kit 7 on PC
The Android SDK Manager requires Java SDK
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-7u1-download-513651.html
Install Android SDK Manager on PC
The Android SDK has the drivers and ADB needed to perform the root procedure
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Uncheck Android 4.0
Check 2.33
Ensure Google USB Driver is checked
Install to c:\android to make typing easier later on
NOTE: The install can take a long time!
Manually update files so drivers will properly install
Open c:\users\your account name\.android\adb_usb.ini (or c:\documents and settings... if you have XP) and add the following
Code:
0x1949
Open c:\android\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf and make additions as shown:
Code:
[Google.NTx86]
;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01
....
[Google.NTamd64]
;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01
Install drivers
Find the Kindle device in device manager and update drivers. Point to the location with android_winusb .inf
Verify ADB works
Open a command prompt
CD to c:\android\platform-tools
Code:
adb kill-server
adb devices
If it's working, ADB will return a large number, like this:
Code:
312342134231342 device
ADB INSTALL AND TEST - Method 2
NOTE: I have not tried this, but Vashypooh's app can apparently handle the driver install, and run ADB without installing the above software. If all of this works, then his app would be the best way IMO.
NOTE 2: I've seen a lot of comments suggesting the driver install in Vashypooh's app doesn't work at this point.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
ROOT INSTALL - Method 1
Install JCase's kindleroot_androidpolice.apk
JCase's app gives ADB root access. Once this is done, you still need to install the superuser app
Download kindleroot_androidpolice.apk to PC
http://www.multiupload.com/VNZ6Y41EQF
Ensure the Kindle is connected via USB, and copy file to Kindle sdcard
Using ES File Explorer on Kindle, navigate to the kindleroot_androidpolice.apk and launch
Follow prompts and click root
Install superuser app
Download superuser-2 to PC
http://www.multiupload.com/M2CX14W7Y0
Unzip to c:\download\sufiles
Use ADB to install SU app
Code:
adb root
adb remount
adb push c:\download\sufiles\su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb install c:\download\sufiles\Superuser.apk
adb reboot
ROOT INSTALL - Method 2
NOTE: I have not tried this, but Vashypooh's app can apparently handle the root process.
BurritoRoot (Temporary)
Install Permanent Root with Superuser
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
A+ instructions, wish I could write my own that good lol.
jcase said:
A+ instructions, wish I could write my own that good lol.
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Thanks to you for the root. I hope the guide will help those trying to root!
Thanks for the clear and easy steps.
Great guide Ectoplasmic!
One thing I would add though, in step 5 "Verify ADB Works", before you use the "adb devices" command, you need to type "adb kill-server". If you don't type in "adb kill-server" first, the device won't show up when you use the "adb devices" command. Or at least it didn't for me.
Otherwise, everything worked FLAWLESSLY. I verified I was rooted using Root Checker. Thank you!
zopzop25 said:
Great guide Ectoplasmic!
One thing I would add though, in step 5 "Verify ADB Works", before you use the "adb devices" command, you need to type "adb kill-server". If you don't type in "adb kill-server" first, the device won't show up when you use the "adb devices" command. Or at least it didn't for me.
Otherwise, everything worked FLAWLESSLY. I verified I was rooted using Root Checker. Thank you!
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Thanks, I added this to the guide.
Hi I use JCase method to root my 6.2.1 KF, then I need to unroot it so my kids can still enjoy the prime video, but I cannot. I try rootkeeper but failed. I also try the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk" and click the unroot button, but it still cannot unroot. Pls help!
Get help in irc from jcase and vashypool theyll probably be able to help u
tkcctkcc said:
Hi I use JCase method to root my 6.2.1 KF, then I need to unroot it so my kids can still enjoy the prime video, but I cannot. I try rootkeeper but failed. I also try the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk" and click the unroot button, but it still cannot unroot. Pls help!
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Unroot in my app (BurritoRoot) does not remove su, it just turns off adb root (which is what my app turns on) sorry for the confusion.
Will add in the future when I release burritomod
Here's the equivalent instructions for Mac
I am pretty new myself, but I'm happy to share what I've come up with so far. I am on a Mac OS X 10.6.8
Download the Android SDK for Mac (dl.google.com/android/android-sdk_r16-macosx.zip), the easiest place to put it is at the top of your user directory, from the browser download window chose your username from places on the left side, then name the zip "Android"
Next from Finder, navigate to the place where you downloaded the SDK, and double-click on it which should unzip it and create a folder of the same name e.g "Android". Open that and inside it will be a folder "tools", and inside that there will be a file "android". Double-click that to run it and the "Android SDK Manager" program window will pop up, you will also see a Terminal window in the background, don't worry about that. Uncheck all the boxes, then check "Android SDK Platform-tools" which should be the third from the top, and click install. This gets you the actual "dab" program.
Once adb is setup, to get it to recognize your kindle fire on your mac, you may need to make an entry in a config file if you haven't already.
Start Terminal Applications > Utilities > Terminal or if you are used to using spotlight, simply type in "Terminal". (here's an intro to using Terminal guides.macrumors.com/Terminal) and navigate to the directory where you have adb, e.g. if you placed it at the top of your user directory that would be
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cd Android
or if you left it in the default downloads directory it would be
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cd Downloads/android-sdk-macosx/
then enter the following commands
Code:
mkdir ~/.android
You may get the following error
Code:
mkdir: /Users/<username>/.android: File exists
If so, that is fine, continue to the next step
Code:
touch ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
open -e ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
TextEdit will open with that file open, you should have an entry in it on a single line that says
Code:
0x1949
if not, copy that in, then save and close it, then
Code:
./adb kill-server
Connect your kindle to the mac if it isn't already, then
Code:
./adb devices
You should see a message like
Code:
List of devices attached
2ED6000600000001 device
On your kindle, make sure you have a file navigation app, the example above ES FileExplorer is excellent and is the one I use from Amazon app store
Download Burrito Root from Android Police ( androidpolice.com/2011/12/23/exclusive-how-to-easily-root-the-amazon-kindle-regardless-of-its-software-version/)
Also download the Superuser.zip from the same page (multiupload.com/ONH28CB1GU) and unzip, then make sure you move the contents "su" and "Superuser.apk" into the same directory as adb
Through Finder copy the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk" file you downloaded earlier to your kindle, some place like "download" so you can find it easily later
Now on the Kindle, tap disconnect on your KIndle so you can get back to the apps screen, launch the file explorer you installed earlier, navigate to folder you copied it to, e.g. "download" then install the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk", open it, and go through the steps to launch click "Root"
Back on the Mac, in the terminal window where you had adb going, enter the commands
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./adb root
./adb remount
./adb push su /system/xbin/su
./adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
./adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
./adb install Superuser.apk
./adb reboot
You should be rooted now, then you can follow the other instructions out there for getting Android market, etc working
TIP
here's a tip if you don't want to have to type in the period and slash ahead of adb every time. from your terminal window enter the
Code:
cd ~
touch .profile
open -e .profile
That will open text editor, and paste in the following line,
Code:
PATH=${PATH}:/Users/<username>/<sdk-directory>/platform-tools
replacing both our user name and the path to where you have sdk e.g. in my case
Code:
PATH=${PATH}:/Users/kbiz/Android/platform-tools
Then close the terminal window and reopen a new one and you should be good to go, now you'll only need to type in "adb".
Let me know if I missed something, trying to give back since this forum has been super helpful.
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tkcctkcc said:
Hi I use JCase method to root my 6.2.1 KF, then I need to unroot it so my kids can still enjoy the prime video, but I cannot. I try rootkeeper but failed. I also try the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk" and click the unroot button, but it still cannot unroot. Pls help!
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OTA Rootkeeper should work but since its not, try this (courtesy rootkindlefire.com/kindle-fire-unroot/how-to-unroot-kindle-fire/)
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm /system/xbin/su
reboot
after your Kindle restarts you won't have root and Amazon Video should work just fine.
Hello,
I have successfully rooted my device with the above instructions. While installing the Android market I was abusing of my root privileges and I've successfully "burned" my device. That is, the Kindle won't start up anymore (it stays forever in the initial phase showing the kindleFire logo).
I don't know where else to turn for help so I'm writing about this here. If anyone has hints of how I could recover my kindle from the void, please let me know
Cheers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356257
Yesssssssssss
Yesssssssssssssssssss. So nice to have root again. My Titanium Backup and SUFBS works again
I had ADB and SDK working when I had my Glacier, but since I have gotten my SGS2, and my Kindle, Android SDK Manager will not open... It just opens a command prompt, and then closes.. I have reinstalled both the SDK Manager and the Java Kit... Any ideas?
EDIT:
I must have messed with something in my system settings somewhere to corrupt a bunch of stuff... I did a system restore to the 18th of December, reinstalled, and everything works perfect now... Oh well! Haha
Hey, I used a combo of the link JCase gave me when I had questions, this guide, and the links off the rootzwiki guide and managed to get it first try. It was actually easier than I thought it was going to be. I've never rooted anything before, I didn't even have ADB or the SDK until tonight. The process (while using both guides and video tut) went smoothly without a hitch. I just finished installing the Android Market but have to wait til morning to access it, as I have no WiFi at home, and its too late for me to be driving to a hotspot. Thank you very much. You(JCase) and your comrades who put this all together f**king rule.
a really clear and easy guide ! - congratulations - you shoud try to let it pin on top !
Ectoplasmic said:
NOTE 2: I've seen a lot of comments suggesting the driver install in Vashypooh's app doesn't work at this point.
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the reason people have problems with vashipooh's driver installation seems to be the old drivers - they don't manage to clean up the old drivers:
disconnect KF
Open an (elevated for win7) command prompt:
set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
devmgmt.msc
device manager opens - click "view" - click "show hidden devices"
now you see all devices ever connected/installed
uninstall all devices regarding "kindle" and "android (composite) adb device"
connect KF - will startup by itself
select the most recent driver (that you have installed before by install_driver.bat from KFU) manually (check date/time)
now you should be set up with a good driver installation
btw. i'm on xp - it's working for xp and 7, 32 and 64 bit

ADB Sideload Method to update Nexus 7 Issues

I'm trying to install the 4.1.2 update using the adb sideload method from Android Central but my Windows cmd window states a message saying
* cannot read 'sideload' *
Any ideas to what I'm doing wrong?
Sarg92 said:
I'm trying to install the 4.1.2 update using the adb sideload method from Android Central but my Windows cmd window states a message saying
* cannot read 'sideload' *
Any ideas to what I'm doing wrong?
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Rightclick in the adb window, choose 'open command prompt here' that way you don't have to manually navigate to the right directory. Once the command prompt is open, type:
Code:
adb sideload {name of file}
NOT a developer here, just have some experience with the basics. Good luck to you.
Thanks!
The update is installing now so this thread can be closed!
Sarg92 said:
Thanks!
The update is installing now so this thread can be closed!
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Awesome, glad it worked out.... edited typos for others, but you obviously figured it out. Good job!
GT-P6800
GT-N8013
Ok. Real noob question. How do you get to the adb window to right click?
rip93 said:
Ok. Real noob question. How do you get to the adb window to right click?
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You dont. Navigate to your adb platform tools folder, right-click in the window (just anywhere in the empty space), and select "open command prompt here" --in the same folder that adb.exe resides in---
Then you can type (in the command window)
Code:
adb devices
just to make sure you're connecting to your device, if so then type
Code:
adb sideload {name of file}
don't type {name of file}, just type the name of the file you're wanting to sideload, including the file extension (the 4.1.2 update I'm guessing) --make sure the file is in the same folder as adb.exe so you don't need to type the path name...
Hope that helps
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aletheus said:
You dont. Navigate to your adb platform tools folder, right-click in the window (just anywhere in the empty space), and select "open command prompt here" --in the same folder that adb.exe resides in---
Then you can type (in the command window)
Code:
adb devices
just to make sure you're connecting to your device, if so then type
Code:
adb sideload {name of file}
don't type {name of file}, just type the name of the file you're wanting to sideload, including the file extension (the 4.1.2 update I'm guessing) --make sure the file is in the same folder as adb.exe so you don't need to type the path name...
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When I do this, I get same result as typing in "adb help." I don't understand since I see the device when typing "adb devices."
http://www.farside.org.uk/200906/adb_no_devices_found
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I'm having issues as well. ADB recognizes my N7. I have the file in my /android/platform-tools folder. But when I run adb sideload 03a4eaf95f73.signed-nakasi-JZO54K-from-JRO03D.03a4eaf9.zip, it does the same thing as if I use just the command adb.
Any ideas?
I'm in my adb directory and the file is in there as well
What does it say when you type "adb devices" ?
It lists the device serial number.
Does it also say "sideload" next to the device serial number?
janedoesmith said:
Does it also say "sideload" next to the device serial number?
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No, it says host.
That's a new one on me. Are you using a Mac? I'm using Win7 x64. When in stock recovery and in the "apply update from adb" screen, mine says:
<device serial number> sideload
janedoesmith said:
That's a new one on me. Are you using a Mac? I'm using Win7 x64. When in stock recovery and in the "apply update from adb" screen, mine says:
<device serial number> sideload
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Win7 here too, LOL
asimons81 said:
Win7 here too, LOL
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I'm sorry, I've neverhad tis problem. If your device id is showing up in an adb devices query, you should be able to type
Code:
adb sideload {path to file/name of file}
And it should run.... is your device in recovery? Or just plugged in? Have you enabled USB debugging in settings>developer options?
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aletheus said:
I'm sorry, I've neverhad tis problem. If. Our device I'd is showingup in an adb devices query, you should be able to type:
Code:
adb sideload {path to file/name of file}
And it should run.... is your device in recovery? Or just plugged in? Have you enabled USB debugging in settings>developer options?
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I reinstalled my drivers. I now have serial number / sideload, but using the adb sideload code still runs the same as typing just adb.
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SOLVED: Had to delete my platform-tools folder and reinstall adb. Worked first try. =D
broadwayblues said:
When I do this, I get same result as typing in "adb help." I don't understand since I see the device when typing "adb devices."
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I'm getting this too. Any advice?
Edit: Ignore this. Reinstalled and works fine.
Great
sikagoon7 said:
You need to cd to your adb directory and type in: adb sideload C:\path-to-ota\ota.zip
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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That is the solution :laugh::good:
Thanks

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sorry for being a noob and asking for another device in a different forum,
but will these adb drivers also work with nexus 4???
need them to sideload 5.0.1
IS this for android 5.0 GPE?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/guide-windows-8-1-fastboot-adb-t2970692
i have anaged to get it working after expereincing the problems stated here by others ... follow my steps here for those who still have trouble
lewonsky said:
IS this for android 5.0 GPE?
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Yes, this for all version. It' latest update from official Android SDK Platforms.
See link in OP.
Golv said:
ADB and Fastboot from Androiod SDK (Pkg.Revision=21, 16 Oct 2014)
*Updated ADB to version 1.0.32
*Updated Fastboot to latest version
Download:
fastboot_adb(1.0.32)_071114_r21.rar
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I think you forgot to mention that this is only for Windows. So it does not work for Linux or Mac.
Quick, fast, no frills, just the necessary files itself. Hopefully this thread gets updated whenever a new release comes up
thanks, nice share bro :good:
how to use those files
I thank you for the files but... how are we supposed to use them. I ask since I'm new to adb. And need this vision of adb to sideload to my fire hd6
[email protected] said:
I thank you for the files but... how are we supposed to use them. I ask since I'm new to adb. And need this vision of adb to sideload to my fire hd6
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open a command window and change directory to the folder where adb.exe is installed. Then you can use adb commands. Commands syntax is as follow:
Code:
adb [target] <command>
You only need to specify the [target] if you have more than 1 android device or emulator connected simultaneously, otherwise the command will be directed to the only connected device, so the syntax will be:
Code:
adb <command>
So if you want to sideload a rom to your device, boot in your custom recovery and start the "sideload" mode.
In the command window:
Code:
adb sideload my_rom.zip
Don't forget that the rom.zip must be in the same folder where adb.exe is
If you want to use "adb push" instead of "adb sideload" then boot in custom recovery (not in sideload mode) and use the following command:
Code:
adb push my_rom.zip /sdcard
You can read more about adb commands here: http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#issuingcommands
adb sideload explained here: http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.in/2013/12/ow-to-use-adb-sideload.html
If you have more question about what file to sideload or push a rom to your device, you should ask in the correct forum, Amazon Fire HD 6 forum is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd
thank u
save my day
How do you install the new adb 1.0.32 over the old version and will it work with the moto X 2014?
its dosnt work for me
and i need it ((
every phone i want use sideload , its say me , use adb 1.0.32 or newer
and when i want use adb 1.0.32 , show me this error in all adb commands :
adb server is out of date. killing...
ADB server didn't ACK
* failed to start daemon *
error: unknown host service
what should i do ?
update adb
[email protected] said:
I thank you for the files but... how are we supposed to use them. I ask since I'm new to adb. And need this vision of adb to sideload to my fire hd6
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go to this website: https://fl1.androidfilehost.com/dl/...803384/minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.3.1_setup.exe?
download and install it to your computer, then try to sideload it through there.
if that doesn't work just download the stand alone SDK from the android studio website and after its downloaded, open the .rar file and extract it to a new folder to your desktop. after that open it and search for a folder that says platform tools and look for the ADB .exe file and copy it, then go to your C drive and go to programs and try to find the android studio folder, when you have located it open it and look for a folder named platform tools, then delete the adb.exe in that folder and paste the new one in there or you can probably just copy the whole platform tools folder and replace the other one in the C drive.
I hope this helps, if it doesnt just message me and im sorry for the late reply.
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* failed to start daemon *
error: unknown host service
what should i do ?
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this usually means the phone is not communicating with your PC.
- either your phone is corrupt
- the connection is corrupt
- or the cable is bad
Tip: add the path of ADB.exe to your system Environment Variables, so you can call it w/out first navigating to it.
- Right click Computer > Properties > Advanced system settings
- Environment Variables ... > edit "Path" by adding the path to ADB.exe.
ie.
Windows 10 x64, i simply add: D:\PortableApps\ADB
for other Windows, you may have to add to the end of "Path", click edit > scroll to the end > add ;D:\PortableApps\ADB;
(don't forget to add the semicolon at the end)
Now you can simply launch Command Prompt and enter: ADB sideload *file*
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Not working on Android 6.0
This and older versions will not work on Samsung S7E for system backup and restore.
It accepts the commands, but the confirmation popup supposed to open on the device never does. For a few 6.0 users on other devices, it opened up but the backups were not really completed.
thanks bro. nice share :good:
Thanks, you save me too much time!!
my adb was working fine for my Note 4. I followed the instructions to upgrade bootloader
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...t/howto-bootloader-unlock-upgrade-to-t3398144
Now, I keep getting device offline when used adb devices command. Do you think, upgrading ADB will solve this? thank you

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