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I just tried downloading and installing the new Android Market. The apk downloaded when I clicked install it stated unknown source.
I read somewhere about a check box but my phone does not have this check box. So how do I fix the problem?
Help please.
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go into settings > applications > there should be a checkbox there if you are rooted and running a deodex rom.

I am not rooted. I am on a stock rom.
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Root then
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How?
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Look for your phone in the forums, there should be plenty of guides on how to do it
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ericu571 said:
How?
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Look for "Gladroot" or "Gingerbreak"...

The "adb install" method should work too.

You will need GladEnabler for sideloading. This is what will give you the "unknown sources" checkbox. Rooting does not give you sideloading.
You will however require root before you can use GladEnabler.
Follow the Gingerbreak instructions to gain root. Look for Gingerbreak.exe at the bottom of the 1st post. This is the easiest way to use Gingerbreak. You can also use adb if you are comfortable with it per the instructions.
Note: You will lose everything on your internal sdcard when you use Gingerbreak, so backup up anything on the internal sdcard which you do not want to lose. You can just copy and paste the files to your external sdcard or a pc, then copy and paste the files back afterwards.

I have a bone stock, unrooted, Atrix.......and the download worked for me....I was very surprised, because of the not being able to sideload.....but it did ask first, if I wanted to download and replace, because it is a system app.....but works great, but not sure how much i like the new look......still getting used to it.....

Do they have a mac version?
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Do they have a mac version?
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You will have to search for that. I don't know myself.
Just looked at Sideload Wonder Machine also, and it is for Windows.
There may be something else for Mac which will allow you to sideload like that does on Windows.
<edit> Found it for Mac. Will post download link for you shortly.
<edit2> Ok, here it is ------> Installer Script. Website link ------> http://forums.androidcentral.com/android-sideload-wonder-machine/24362-sideload-wonder-machine-linux-mac.html.
I believe you don't even need root for this to work with minimal functionality. You will need root because Market is a system app. You have to join the community to get access yourself to the downloads. Hope this helps you out!

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Do they have a mac version?
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Just find a PC and do it.
If done correctly, it takes about five minutes.
Or try bootcamp.

Rooting questions

So, I have 2.3 via the store and am considering going back to 2.2 so I can root and use a different ROM. The problem and my reason for posting is I cannot get sdk to install properly. I run it and it tries to update everything but fails and won't allow me to connect to my phone. Now do I need temproot before this will work or am I not installing it correctly? I have read a bunch of tutorials but haven't seen this issue come up. All help is appreciated.
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evolushungolf said:
So, I have 2.3 via the store and am considering going back to 2.2 so I can root and use a different ROM. The problem and my reason for posting is I cannot get sdk to install properly. I run it and it tries to update everything but fails and won't allow me to connect to my phone. Now do I need temproot before this will work or am I not installing it correctly? I have read a bunch of tutorials but haven't seen this issue come up. All help is appreciated.
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Linux or Windows?

Windows 7
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evolushungolf said:
Windows 7
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have you tried installing just the ADB drivers? TrueBlue_drew has a great walk though. Link in my signature.

Can't see it from my phone but I will check it out when I get home. Thanks for the help and I'll keep you posted...
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Windows requires administration privileges to download and install things on the SDK. Try right-clicking on the icon and selecting Run as Administrator.

OK, couldn't get it rolled back (lady was retarded on the phone) so what do I do now? I ran as admin and it looked for updates and such but found no virtual drives. Will anyone be willing to walk me through this over the phone?

OK! Got adb working now. How do I roll back? LOL I will be searching but in the meantime if you wanna add something, I would appreciate it.

Glacier Wiki, section "Root", subsection "Gingerbread 2.3.4".
Link in my signature.

I just want to root

Hey guys I want to root(only root) my tf300
I've been reading all day that u need to unlock bootloader and some that u don't have to unlock.
Does anyone know the best and easy way to only root tf300
I read something about debugfs but haven't tried it.
If u guys have a link for the root I'll appreciate it.
I'm on .30 version.
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What version are you on?
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3ddyz said:
What version are you on?
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Ohh sorry .30
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You do not need to unlock the boot loader to root.
I used the app in the following thread to root and am also on .30...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588

Thanks, I had the same question the OP.

ukdtweak said:
You do not need to unlock the boot loader to root.
I used the app in the following thread to root and am also on .30...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
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I'll try it a soon as I get home.
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Hey one quick question....u don't need to use the PC to do this right?
Just download it on tablet and unzip?

Raul69.atl said:
Hey one quick question....u don't need to use the PC to do this right?
Just download it on tablet and unzip?
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Yes. You need to have a PC. It is to be done in recovery mode IIRC.
Good luck with the rooting.
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Sadly a PC is required with this method, but after reading all the root threads on here, I decided it was the easiest method and worked a treat for many
Just don't make the same error I did... don't connect the tablet to the dock and then USB on the dock to the PC, use the use charging cable supplied with the charger and connect the tablet to the PC via it, otherwise Windows wont see it...
Make sure you have the drivers installed too!

OK but how exactly u do this...I already downloaded the zip file on PC and pluged tablet...it installed drivers but last one ...says waiting for input and I got some options saying 1.locate and install driver
2.ask me again later 3. Don't show this message again
I click #1
Now what?
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It said I had to restart computer so it could update this setting...where do I unzip/run the zip file?
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Best to read the full thread I linked to, but make sure you have USB debugging enabled on the tf300 under developer options in settings...
From what I remember, I just unzipped the downloaded file to a folder, opened the folder and ran the .bat and it did the rest.
To get the correct drivers installed, I just installed Asus sync from the Asus support site, but make sure it is not running when you run the .bat.

I had the same issue, I think I installed the Android Development Kit and rebooted a couple times and it just decided to work after that. Soo, hope that helps?
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Just did it, with the newest version from his skydrive account.
The only thing, I had to change USB mode from drive to camera-something in order for the ADB to detect the device..
My only reason to do it, was to get:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25286407
and I must say it's like a totally new device... Finally I can use the browser on "heavy" sites without ANR's..

Got it root..thank guys!!!
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ravn said:
Just did it, with the newest version from his skydrive account.
The only thing, I had to change USB mode from drive to camera-something in order for the ADB to detect the device..
My only reason to do it, was to get:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25286407
and I must say it's like a totally new device... Finally I can use the browser on "heavy" sites without ANR's..
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What is that exactly!?
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Raul69.atl said:
Hey guys I want to root(only root) my tf300
I've been reading all day that u need to unlock bootloader and some that u don't have to unlock.
Does anyone know the best and easy way to only root tf300
I read something about debugfs but haven't tried it.
If u guys have a link for the root I'll appreciate it.
I'm on .30 version.
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I bet you'll want to unlock at some point hydro stock rom is amazing

Raul69.atl said:
What is that exactly!?
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Long story short, it makes the stock browser a lot faster, by using ram as cache instead of the disk.

ravn said:
Long story short, it makes the stock browser a lot faster, by using ram as cache instead of the disk.
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Well I'll try this app later....usually I use chrome.... but when I need flash I go to stock....it ain't that bad but I'll install that apk and try it.
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I just now tried the browsertoram apk... pretty sweet. Went to some heavy hitter sites and its quite zippy now.
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Root

I'm buying a nexus 7 today? Is there a root process for it, and if so, could someone post a link? Also this forum seems to be a bit different so which section would it be posted in? I'm used to the phone forums and its normally posted in original development. Sorry did being a noob to this device. Any help is appreciated.
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I see so many types of root available. Very confusing. I'm buying one from office depot.
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treIII said:
I see so many types of root available. Very confusing. I'm buying one from office depot.
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This thread will get you what you need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816048

fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash either the su binaries or a custom rom using your new recovery, reboot and profit. the method is the same for all nexus devices.

I don't mean to seem ridiculous but isn't there a much simpler method. I'd prefer the easy way out this time of possible. I've done enough with an HTC phone.
I thought they're was a toolkit that made it simple? But I can't find it now.
Oh, and thanks for the responses
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The method outlined is safe, simple and will work on any Nexus device as mentioned. Why not try?
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comminus said:
The method outlined is safe, simple and will work on any Nexus device as mentioned. Why not try?
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I got my son a new laptop. He doesn't want me messing with it. So if I had some small files and deleted them rather than Sdk he'd be happier. Just got to respect his wishes. At least for now..... Will the tool kit work on the new n7 I just purchased and will someone post a url? I can't find it for window 7 64 bit .
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The toolkit will work if you're still on 4.1.2. Once it updated to 4.2.1 I had to download sdk etc etc
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This one claims the latest version works with 4.2.1 but I haven't tried it. I came out after I rooted my n7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
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treIII said:
I don't mean to seem ridiculous but isn't there a much simpler method. I'd prefer the easy way out this time of possible. I've done enough with an HTC phone.
I thought they're was a toolkit that made it simple? But I can't find it now.
Oh, and thanks for the responses
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simms22 said:
fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash either the su binaries or a custom rom using your new recovery, reboot and profit. the method is the same for all nexus devices.
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this ^^^^^^ it really cant get much simpler to root a phone, really
if youre worried about the size of the sdk find adb.exe and fastboot.exe and the drivers you need, a quick search will get you all of the above

demkantor said:
this ^^^^^^ it really cant get much simpler to root a phone, really
if youre worried about the size of the sdk find adb.exe and fastboot.exe and the drivers you need, a quick search will get you all of the above
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This ^^. So much, this. I don't even...
treIII said:
So if I had some small files and deleted them rather than Sdk he'd be happier.
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I've added links for drivers and platform tools (contains adb and fastboot) in my signature. That should make things even easier!

Looks like dead nexus :(

Hi
I installed via cmw smoothrom 4.4 and I can't get past the animation boot.
I reboot and the same, I boot into fast boot with power and volume down and can't get into recovery. Even when I connect USB with fast boot the tab freezes.
If I let the nexus boot to animation and plug it in via USB I can access the nexus but there is no folders/files.
I have tried wugfresh/jrom with no luck so I think my days with the nexus are over.
What a shame
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So when you're in the bootloader the tablet freezes?
What OS are you using? I've heard of issues with Win8. You should be able to fastboot flash the bootloader .img file and the zip file from the stock Google N7 images for 4.2.2, have you tried that yet?

It freezes as soon as I plug a USB in whether it be a charger or laptop with win xp.
So that root maybe a problem
Paul
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When in the bootloader, you don't have to do anything though, so I guess I'm confused here...
If you boot the tablet into the bootloader (Power + Vol Down), then plug in USB, open command prompt and change directories to where fastboot is (which is in the Android SDK - platform-tools directory) and type: fastboot devices
What happens?

That's too technical for me I'm afraid.
Nexus 7 paper weight I guess.
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For what it's worth:
If you can get to the bootloader there's hope for it, however it will require research, installation of Android SDK Tools, Asus N7 USB drivers, and downloading the N7 factory Google images. There's plenty of how to guides on each of these topics, which in the end is not that hard to get going.
I suggest do a little research, and see what you can do.

Thanks
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I'll give you $50 for the paper weight.

spence341 said:
I'll give you $50 for the paper weight.
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I like collecting paperweights. I offer 75

Very funny guys.
A simple fix guide would be better haha
Paul
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vphotographic said:
Very funny guys.
A simple fix guide would be better haha
Paul
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The fix is for you to put some effort into learning adb and fastboot commands to get you out of the jam.
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any pointers would be nice.
paul

vphotographic said:
any pointers would be nice.
paul
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read the stickies and understand how to use fastboot and adb commands.
flash the stock images with fastboot....

vphotographic said:
any pointers would be nice.
paul
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Take the initiative and read the stickies.
People that assist others on here seldom take to hand holding someone that hasn't taken initiative in trying to solve the issue them-self, or learn the toolset needed to fix the issues(s).

It can seem overwhelming but its easy if you take it step by step.
You need to get fastboot installed on your computer including getting the drivers for your nexus installed.
When this is done you just issue a few commands and you will be back in business.
this gentleman has a guide that will get you most of the way done. You dont need to root but pay attention to the fastboot flashing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395

I'll also suggest YouTube as a source of knowledge. I can't tell you how many hours I've spent watching videos and reading stickied posts about rooting without a kit. I'm ordering my nexus 7 today and will still probably watch the same videos and reread the threads.

AW: Looks like dead nexus
If your bootloader is still there everything is alright.
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