I have checked at least hundred threads now, but my problem seems unique! (First time this happened to me )
When I connect my N7 (WiFi, 32 GB) to my laptop (Win 8.1), it says "USB device not recognized - The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it." In Device Manager, it is like the image attached, no other recognition for the device. Upon selecting Properties, It says "Code 43" in status, also says "A request for the device descriptor failed". That happened with 2 computers; I used 2 cables (both worked previously). So it means N7's USB port is somehow malfunctioning. But it gets charged as well as ever!!
This started after I tried an OTA update of 4.4 earlier (the download had not completed, but a prior small update (1-3 MB) was installed).
Now, I have Android SDK (latest version) and installed those google USB driver and platform-tools. I have NRT 1.7.9 (which worked for me previously). But I cant get my N7 to answer to ADB requests. [highlight]Upon connecting USB, it says "Charging (USB)" but no option regarding PTP or MTP appears.[/highlight] I have developer tools installed. I followed the instructions given in NRT about ADB installation to the letter but still no progress. I have tried a factory reset too.
BTW, I dont have a custom recovery flashed. It vanished along with the precious root privilage.
Now the N7 is in Android 4.3 (JWR66Y), bootloader is unlocked, SuperSU is Installed (but do not work due to having no root access and I cant even Uninstall it for the same reasons!!!). Now the OTA update also do not work mysteriously (it downloaded the 4.4.2 update and went on to install it, but as the bar started filling, it only said "error" and stopped!!! no explanations whatsoever!!!!). I will be very happy any of the followings:
[highlight]1. root without computer (wireless ADB is also welcome),
2. working OTA, or anyhow the 4.4.2 update
3. working ADB connection with my laptop.[/highlight]
Any help will be very helpful... Thank you in advance...
If you can not communicate via USB hardware, then using fastboot is not an option (obviously). And so therefore the lock state of your bootloader is quite irrelevant, too.
Even if you were to get adb over tcp (WiFi) working, that doesn't get you much, as an adb login shell on a stock ROM is just an unprivileged user; it's not much different from using a terminal emulator app (from a privilege escalation point of view).
The only other thing left is an exploit (privilege escalation) method that runs under the stock ROM. Something similar to that Motochopper exploit from some time ago. I suppose that particular hole was plugged; whether or not a new exploit exists, I can't tell you.
You could always just send the tablet back for repair. Seems like not having a working USB port is pretty crippling to someone who wants to root, flash ROMs, copy backups off the tablet, etc.
Thank you for the replying...
Actually I lack warranty as I bought this from eBay weeks before it was officially available in India. Therefore I kept that repair thing as a last resort. I am now trying it through Linux. And being a noob there, its going too slow. However I have got the ADB working and detecting the device, so its not a port issue (I dont know why the hell windows was so adamant on that point!)... But I am yet to figure out how to flash the image... thank you for the tip over wi-fi, i was actually hoping to wait for it...
Aaron061992 said:
Thank you for the replying...
Actually I lack warranty as I bought this from eBay weeks before it was officially available in India. Therefore I kept that repair thing as a last resort. I am now trying it through Linux. And being a noob there, its going too slow. However I have got the ADB working and detecting the device, so its not a port issue (I dont know why the hell windows was so adamant on that point!)... But I am yet to figure out how to flash the image... thank you for the tip over wi-fi, i was actually hoping to wait for it...
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Well that is very different than having a broken USB port.
You probably noticed in your search that this forum is littered with thousands of reports from users complaining about their Windows drivers. It gets pretty old, frankly. (No drivers are needed at all for Linux or Mac OS/X).
Here is a suggestion that I made in another thread just a few days ago about using fastboot under Linux - in your case, you will be on your way after installing a recovery, e.g.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-grouper.img
I even attached the most recent version of the (Android SDK Linux) fastboot to that post.
Note that you don't even need a dual-boot PC or PC with a semi-permanent Linux install; you can do the whole thing with one of those "Live CD" boots and a USB stick.
good luck
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so i am new to android and i decided " hey why don't i try to root my nexus" so i tried and i cant get any father that checking if the computer can see my device which it cant for some reason. so i went online i figured out that i don't have the usb driver for android. so after that i tried to down load then and i even installed them and restarted my computer and it still wont work. so if any one can help me with my problem it would be greatly appreciated.
On Home Screen, press menu>settings>applications>development and make sure USB debugging is checked.
What OS you running?
Specs would help, where did you get your drivers? What other software have you tried?
i turned on the debugging and it still hasnt worked
i am running xp. i downloaded the android sdk from here
developer.android.com
i just want to put the modaco desire rom on my phone that my onl reason for wanting to root. i really like the sense ui
I am having a similar problem, so i might as well use this thread instead of creating a new one.
I have a dual boot computer, win7 and fedora, both have SDK. I unlocked my nexus one with windows, as i noticed the commands were considerably easier, or at least they don't work when i plug the linux ones into fedora.
Last night i was going to push the undervolt kernel so i plugged my n1 while in win7, It instantly came up complaining about drivers, which i had already installed and had previously worked, i went to re-install them, and windows says they are up to date, but still no luck recognising the device (Debugging mode is definately on)
So i switched to fedora, no driver pop ups obviously, but when i try to push the kernel through, it does not recognise the device.
In the bootloader it says "fastboot usb" while plugged in.
I can't pinpoint when it stopped working, but the last time i used fastboot was to put the RA recovery, since then i flashed CM 5.0.2, CM 5.0.3.1, the desire rom, and used a nandroid restore to get back to 5.0.3.1
Anyone got any ideas? Without fastboot i am pretty much restricted to flashing .zip files from the recovery.
yeah i cant even unlock mine its so frustrating
Me either. I'm coming from windows and flashed the heck out of that. The instructions seem super easy, but the darn thing wont recognize phone to root... and there is no real good instructions on the driver part. Yes USB debug is enabled... sucks cause I want that desire rom, if 10.1 is working that is...
temperbad said:
Me either. I'm coming from windows and flashed the heck out of that. The instructions seem super easy, but the darn thing wont recognize phone to root... and there is no real good instructions on the driver part. Yes USB debug is enabled... sucks cause I want that desire rom, if 10.1 is working that is...[/QUOTE
Yeah I know how you feel its so frustrating I tried all day yesterdAY too
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temperbad said:
Me either. I'm coming from windows and flashed the heck out of that. The instructions seem super easy, but the darn thing wont recognize phone to root... and there is no real good instructions on the driver part. Yes USB debug is enabled... sucks cause I want that desire rom, if 10.1 is working that is...[/QUOTE
Yeah I know how you feel its so frustrating I tried all day yesterdAY too
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I tried all day too like a gazillion times.... and wonder does everyone have driver issues? I tried with my XP computer and windows 7, no go, then I read posts people having the same issue, then they just post " nevermind got it" and didn't even write what they did to get it.......
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Ok, I have my Nexus One set up so I can use with via Windows 7 (desktop) or Ubuntu (Laptop).
The Linux part is a bit more involved, but since everyone is running Windows (unless I missed something), I will work there.
First of all, your phone needs to be in Dev mode (which was covered earlier).
With the phone UNPLUGGED from the PC, uninstall any previous SDK installs you have and be sure to remove the directory.
Then, install the SDK found here: SDK
Install this SDK and let it complete the install, which will include downloading for a bit. You need to do this since the SDK package above does NOT include the right drivers!!!
Once this has been completed, plug your phone into the computer via USB. Your computer will find a new device, however, it cannot locate the drivers for it. Browse and point the installer to:
DRIVE:\PATH_TO_android-sdk-windows\usb_driver
Don't go any further than this!!
Now, let it do it's thing and you should have a new device in the device manager called:
Android Phone
...|_Android Composite ADB Interface
Now, go to the command prompt and change to the following directory:
DRIVE:\PATH_TO_android-sdk-windows\tools
There, you will find adb.exe
Type:
adb devices
and you should see:
List of devices attached
HT019P801614 device
If not, something got screwed up and would need to dig further to help ya.
Ok ill give this a try once get home from school
nexus one root.
Ok assuming that you have the android sdk installed correctly, try rooting your phone via the superboot method. The first link below has a full detailed guide for rooting the nexus one and I believe has all of the device drivers for those who have not been able to get them running well. If you still have trouble getting the drivers working checkout the second link. Anyone who is relatively new to working with the sdk and is not familiar with working the commands check out the third link. Read the entire thread! it is very helpful.
1) http://theunlockr.com/2010/01/02/how-to-root-the-nexus-one/
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=613217
3) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=619153
If you have any questions PM me on xda. I'll try and help in anyway, it took my like two days to actually root my nexus, I wasnt familiar with using ADB and Fastboot to root.
One thing I know I was having problems with since I came from the G1 was that the new SDK has to actually be installed via an .exe now. I was used to it all being in a zip so I kept trying to load up what I thought were the right USB drivers, but they were actually the 1.6 drivers I already had. So make sure to run the .exe that comes with the SDK.
ok so while i was downloading the sdk a notification came up that said that it could not rename the directory. is this bad?
i am having an issue with installing the right driver as well. my computer keeps installing the nexus one as a "mass storage device". i have uninstalled and reinstalled a few times but no luck. i have the phone set to debug mode, using XP btw. any help would be appreciated.
Im trying to root my nexus 7 what exactly am i supposed to do to achieve that?
i got this error adb offline and it's screwing with the rooting process
i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday help me achieve rootness
also am i suppose to unlock my nexus before rooting it.:victory:
Hello there, have you unlocked your bootloader?
Also have you installed the correct drivers?
And is USB debugging mode enabled on your nexus?
how to do that?
compty said:
Hello there, have you unlocked your bootloader?
Also have you installed the correct drivers?
And is USB debugging mode enabled on your nexus?
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how to unlock bootloader 4.2.2?
yes usb debugging is enabled
I assume you are using Google Nexus 7 Toolkit?
If so there should be an option which says unlock bootloader.
google toolkit error trying to unlock
compty said:
I assume you are using Google Nexus 7 Toolkit?
If so there should be an option which says unlock bootloader.
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Oh yeah sorry about that however when I try to unlock the error adb devices offline comes also it can't find adb anywhere even when my nexus is on normally
Same problem
leo9252 said:
Oh yeah sorry about that however when I try to unlock the error adb devices offline comes also it can't find adb anywhere even when my nexus is on normally
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I feel your pain as I too am having the same problem. I am posting on here so I can easily follow your post. I will tell you also that I think it has something to do with 4.2.2 but not positive at this point. I have rooted a Nexus One, HTC Dream, SGH679, so I do have some experience with this. I have changed ports, cables, started and stopped the service, rebooted the tablet, toggled the debugging just keep getting the offline. When I plug my phone in and use it, it sees it and it works fine, then when I plug the tablet back in it go back to offline. I even removed all the drivers on the computer just so it would get confused with the phone driver and still no luck. I think the driver is fine tho because it says it is in device manager, and I can transfer files back and forth from my tablet to my computer. Don't loose heart tho I think the answer is out there and I will keep working on it, and checking back to see if anyone else has had success.
Have you tried updating the data files in NexusRootToolkit?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37955981#post37955981
further problems
sicameron32 said:
I feel your pain as I too am having the same problem. I am posting on here so I can easily follow your post. I will tell you also that I think it has something to do with 4.2.2 but not positive at this point. I have rooted a Nexus One, HTC Dream, SGH679, so I do have some experience with this. I have changed ports, cables, started and stopped the service, rebooted the tablet, toggled the debugging just keep getting the offline. When I plug my phone in and use it, it sees it and it works fine, then when I plug the tablet back in it go back to offline. I even removed all the drivers on the computer just so it would get confused with the phone driver and still no luck. I think the driver is fine tho because it says it is in device manager, and I can transfer files back and forth from my tablet to my computer. Don't loose heart tho I think the answer is out there and I will keep working on it, and checking back to see if anyone else has had success.
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So I was going to do it the old fasion way by following this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150661
I didn't quite get step four because the nexus 7 doesn't have an SDcard, but I copied the zip to the root of the device.
When I did step 7 the device did not go to Fastboot, it didn't go anywhere other than a black screen. I think I have a faulty unit, or the holding of the volume buttons with the power is really not the way to get to fastboot, either way I am looking at a brick right now. Any thoughts will be welcome. I messed around with it for 10 min now and got the device to re-boot. Not sure if I should try the fast boot option again.
Are you on Windows 8 by any chance?
Because I couldn't get it to work on Windows 8 and had to use Windows 7.
You must update adb command from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475&page=251
JB 4.2.2 is asking for debugging PC white list, please enable and allow it when prompt. Check here.
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/android-4-2-2-adb-device-offline/
I got exactly the same problem and now it works for me.
everyone i got it working! adb offline fixed
It took me a while but I finally fixed it! Here's what I did I went crazy and searched all over the web with the keywords adb offline nexus 7 4.2.2 I then found a website that related to my issue it said to update SDK manager so I downloaded the manager then found android 4.2 next downloaded all that was under the 4.2 package and next downloaded the extra packages next thing I knew I plugged in my nexus and on it on the screen it told to choose yes or no on USB debugging and that's all you have to do to fix the problem of the adb offline bullstuff. I hope you guys will be able to understand what I'm writing to you. I also use windows 7 for this.
leo9252 said:
It took me a while but I finally fixed it! Here's what I did I went crazy and searched all over the web with the keywords adb offline nexus 7 4.2.2 I then found a website that related to my issue it said to update SDK manager so I downloaded the manager then found android 4.2 next downloaded all that was under the 4.2 package and next downloaded the extra packages next thing I knew I plugged in my nexus and on it on the screen it told to choose yes or no on USB debugging and that's all you have to do to fix the problem of the adb offline bullstuff. I hope you guys will be able to understand what I'm writing to you. I also use windows 7 for this.
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It won't let me download and install anything from the 4.2 list...did you do anything else?
myleb said:
You must update adb command from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475&page=251
JB 4.2.2 is asking for debugging PC white list, please enable and allow it when prompt. Check here.
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/android-4-2-2-adb-device-offline/
I got exactly the same problem and now it works for me.
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FWIW, here is my experience:
PC: Win7 Pro x64 SP1 - SDK platform-tools 16.0.1 - SDK Tools 21.1 - ADB v 1.0.31
N7: JDQ39 Stock *
( *OK, i diddled default.prop in my boot image to set "ro.secure =0". I don't know if that could make a difference or not )
The Nexus 7 asks for confirmation of inbound adb sessions for every new adb server invocation on the client PC.
When it does ask for credentials, you have to get to the on-screen display pretty quickly - a couple of seconds at most. If you don't the device will be reported as "offline" by the first invocation of
adb devices
If you accept the connection, the next time you run "adb devices", the status is back to normal (reports "device" instead of "offline").
You can test this out yourself - just iterate in a loop these three commands:
adb devices
adb devices
adb kill-server
Nothing that can't be understood by someone who knows what is going on; but I suppose that all the toolkits are running adb underneath the hood, so it is certainly possible to get tripped up when using a toolkit if you aren't Jhonny-on-the-Spot when that dialog pops up on the tablet.
Also, for the adventuresome:
I note that the new stock JDQ39 (4.2.2) ramdisk has a new line in the default.prop that was not in JOP40D (4.2.1) :
Code:
ro.adb.secure=1
I suppose that could be toggled off if you have a favorite kernel/ramdisk setup and you don't want to be bothered by this stuff. But it does mean unpacking/repacking your boot images.
cheers
I'm having the same problem. Never recognizes an ADB device. When it does it shows my serial number followed by "offline."
Any ideas? I'm ready to return this thing.
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Out of curiousity what driver are you using and how are you installing it?
Also where is your device coming up in the device manager?
I've tried so many things that I think I'm getting off track. Sadly my motorola phones were much easier to root.
how come you cant?
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It won't let me download and install anything from the 4.2 list...did you do anything else?
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How come you can't download and install from the SDK manager?
That's how my problem got fixed.
Worked
jibdev said:
Have you tried updating the data files in NexusRootToolkit?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37955981#post37955981
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Thank you.... this worked first time go! So happy!
Thanks to all involved.... This is by far the most useful forum for phones.
you're welcome
sicameron32 said:
Thank you.... this worked first time go! So happy!
Thanks to all involved.... This is by far the most useful forum for phones.
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I knew someone would find this useful.
:laugh::good:
leo9252 said:
I knew someone would find this useful.
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The sad thing is I have no idea what finally got it to work. Maybe just an extra reboot I had forgotten at some point. I do know however that I had to add a few extra lines (hardware ID) to the .inf file in the usb driver. Not sure which did the trick. I also used a combo of the toolkit to unlock and the manual method to root. Also I am unable to boot my device into the bootloader/fastboot via windows and rather have to manually (physically) shut down the device and enter the bootloader via the physical buttons. Probably an issue with the windows drivers again, but at least I have full functionality once in fastboot.
Only thing is now I can't get access to the storage via windows. And there's no way in hell I want to change the ADB drivers without knowing which finally worked for me. I'm thinking though that this is an entirely different device in device manager (I'm obviously not that knowledgeable).
Also I'm kinda annoyed by the unlocked padlock symbol on startup. I suppose that should be a welcome sign of achievement after spending all day trying to unlock/root, especially for such an unlearned person as myself.
did you clear this issue?
leo9252 said:
Im trying to root my nexus 7 what exactly am i supposed to do to achieve that?
i got this error adb offline and it's screwing with the rooting process
i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday help me achieve rootness
also am i suppose to unlock my nexus before rooting it.:victory:
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if not, pls gimme a mesg.
cause I'm a noob, I cannot use link here. :crying:
This issue is included in 4.2.2, and ADB is disabled by default for security.
I tested on my Nexus 4, 4.2.2 running. :fingers-crossed:
Okey. So to summarise: there is this new security feature in android 4.2. that makes the device show a popup if you want to allow the connected computer to use the adb = debugging bridge. But for this to work, you need to have the newest adb binary, which needs to print 1.0.31 when you run "adb version"
(found that info here --> http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...s-from-stealing-your-data-in-some-situations/ )
Under linux when you try to do it the old-school google-recommended way and download the huge "adt-bundle-linux-x86_64-20130219" and use the "android" tool to find new updates to the platform tools, it will tell you you already got the latest version which is rev 16.0.2 which contains an adb binary which will print version 1.0.26 which will not work with this new android 4.2.2 security feature.
So after searching for a linux adb 1.0.31 binary, I found it here:
https://github.com/mozilla/r2d2b2g/commit/2eefcc05366173ca51635da8f542fd8473ba0fea -->
https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/labs/r2d2b2g/adb-1.0.31-linux.zip
with that binary I finally can use adb on my nexus 7 again.
I flashed a 4.4 stock rom on my 2012 32g N7, and unfortunately, didn't notice until too late that it was also overwriting my custom recovery with the stock. Also, in the flashing process I received an error while flashing GAPPS. When I first booted the tablet, everything was fine except for no GAPPS, but I figured it would be simple to just download an APK or two and load them - well, when I tried that with several play store APKs I got "cannot open file" error.
I have now resorted to ADB to "sideload" the apks (and a custom recovery) to the tablet. At first I had trouble with the drivers, but I have followed numerous tutorials and have a solid grasp of how ADB works now. (more on that later)
I also tried WUG's toolkit, but no matter what I tried (or how many drivers I un/installed) I could never get past the "no fastboot device" error.
I used a second version of the ADB from another XDA thread, and was finally able to get my PC at the command prompt to communicate with the N7, and recognize it with "ADB devices" - the result was "<serial> sideload". This is of course when I have the tablet in the stock recovery "adb sideload" mode.
I about yelled for joy, when after six hours of rebooting and tutorials, I was able to get "adb sideload update.zip" to load, but the joy was short lived - as it consistently hangs at "sending: 'sideload' 53%"
I have tried several different zips, of varying names. and even some APK's (which hang at 78%)
Any assistance which can be offered to get this N7 functional again would be greatly appreciated!
SOLVED
I was using a company computer, for which I did not have administrator rights......
I just face palmed so hard I gave myself a well deserved concussion.
Notable said:
I was using a company computer, for which I did not have administrator rights......
I just face palmed so hard I gave myself a well deserved concussion.
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If you're flashing the stock KitKat, you shouldn't need to flash a separate gapps package. Aside from making sure you have UAC control, make sure you update boot to 4.23, if you haven't already done so. Flashing 4.4 is easy, as long as you don't make the mistake of ever owning another An droid device and plugging it in to your pc... Dealing with missing/conflicting Windows drivers might require a vacation day and a fist-full of xanax,
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Howdy,
My question is, does Odin not work with Windows 8.1 in general? If you have managed to get Odin to register that a device has been connected was there any special way you managed to get around this?
Some background:
I mentioned this issue in the noob friendly section but it seems I am the only one having the issue there. So I'm asking around here if anyone has had this issue under Windows 8.1. All I wish to do is flash the unbranded firmware to remove carrier bloat-ware.
I've downloaded Odin 9.07/9/10 and have the same result, that the device just does not appear.
System is running Win8.1 and has driver signature disabled.
Kies is installed and picks up the device without error
Phone has USB debugging on and appears under 'Device Manager' when in Download mode.
I've had a look around and found nothing with this issue, watched folks do it in various videos too but they were using Win7.
Thanks for reading!
Ste_JDM said:
Howdy,
My question is, does Odin not work with Windows 8.1 in general? If you have managed to get Odin to register that a device has been connected was there any special way you managed to get around this?
Some background:
I mentioned this issue in the noob friendly section but it seems I am the only one having the issue there. So I'm asking around here if anyone has had this issue under Windows 8.1. All I wish to do is flash the unbranded firmware to remove carrier bloat-ware.
I've downloaded Odin 9.07/9/10 and have the same result, that the device just does not appear.
System is running Win8.1 and has driver signature disabled.
Kies is installed and picks up the device without error
Phone has USB debugging on and appears under 'Device Manager' when in Download mode.
I've had a look around and found nothing with this issue, watched folks do it in various videos too but they were using Win7.
Thanks for reading!
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My guess is that you need to install Samsung's USB drivers for your device. Have a look at the instructions at this, and this page. I suspect that you haven't installed SAMSUNG's Android ADB Interface Driver (look at OP of the second thread), which is used by Odin if I'm not mistaken to talk to your phone and push the images you want via ADB.
Install the Samsung usb drivers!
Odin works fine on my windows 8.1 computer.
ernani said:
My guess is that you need to install Samsung's USB drivers for your device. Have a look at the instructions at this, and this page. I suspect that you haven't installed SAMSUNG's Android ADB Interface Driver (look at OP of the second thread), which is used by Odin if I'm not mistaken to talk to your phone and push the images you want via ADB.
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That was it. Thanks so much! I removed Kies, rebooted, installed the driver from samsung and rebooted again, after that Odin worked like a charm.
Hello XDA Members,
first I dont know if im in the right place, but if im not, dont hasitate to move this thread.
Story: I tried to root my Pearl Touchlet XA100 tablet (running Android 4.4.2), but i failed. At this point, it was working. Some time later i wanted to know if it has a fastboot mode were i could boot into, so I typed via adb "adb reboot bootloader", the device rebooted but the device is stuck in the kernel splash image (the image that gets displayed before the bootanimation appears). Its even stuck there when i plug in the charger (it has its own charger port, i dont know i it displayed ever this offline charging animation over usb).
While Im thinking about RMA (with luck they swap/repair it) i cant get it out of my head so i was watching the devices source code, where i found under 0709_4.4/android/hardware/qcom the folders "msm8x74" and "msm8960", the folder msm8960 where in my mind they i looked for it, and its the qualcomm S4 Plus cpu.
Now my Idea/question is that i can compile the source code and flash it... But is there any way for me flashing it if i cant do anything with it? While my PC still detect it as "Samsung Android Phone" i cant use adb, and the device has only a "Back" and a "Power" button on the side, pressing both at the same time to boot into recovery (its the only way i imagine to enter a recovery/bootloader on this device aside from adb...bootloader worked "well").
I dont know much about Android source development, but atleast i know how to flash roms/kernels via recovery and Samsung phones via odin, but maybe with a little help with you it will be enough to revive the tab from the dead.
The device has a 1,5GHz dual CPU, usb 2.0 with OTG support, Android 4.4.2, 2 hardwarebuttons ("Back" and "Power"), a seperate charger port, wifi, a 10.1 zoll touchscreen, 4,5gb internal storage (only /system and /data, no emulated internal sd), the microSD slot supports up to 32gb microSD card. Device at pearl (german cheap-things site: http://www.pearl.de/a-PX8838-1000.shtml Link to the source code of the device: (Sorry, actually i cant upload them on github, its official pearl download) http://www.pearl.de/support/product.jsp?pdid=PX8838&catid=1000&nodocs=1
Call my stupid, frankenstein or so but i cant get it out of my head and i want to repair it, first for fun at the challange and 2nd for saving time waiting on the answer of the support.
Hopefully you understand my personal reasons, the post itself and have the knowhow/right tips to help me
How to root Touchlet XA100?
Hi adi2500,
Unfortunately I do not have the answer for your post, I am new to the Android world.
I would like to know though how you rooted the Touchlet XA100. I have the same tablet and I am a bit lost with all these tools I can find on the internet, none of them seem compatible with Touchlet tablets... Information about tTouchlet tablets is very hard to find...
Which tool did you use? Before you tried the fastboot mode, did you say that your tablet was rooted and working?
Thanks in advance for your answer !
Nothing i tried rooted the device. I actually have 2 superuser apks in /system/app, supersu installed and still i cant install the su binary. Actually i got it running again bx fully discharge the battery, but what makes me wondering is the fact that the battery wasnt connected to the mainboard and the devicr still didnt Boot.
Well, my last Option is building CM11 for it, but i dont know if i can run a modded kernel in it and even if i make it bugless, i dont know how to flash it.
One APP Form bluebox (forgott the Name) tells me, the towelroot bug isnt patched and maybe we have to mod towelroot or write our own APP, but actually im happy without root (better having a non root tab than no tablet). Maybe an Android pro could help us, since im at the end with my knowledge.
Hacker kibs at your service
Never heard of that device, but I can help you
Did u tried the kingo android root
The rooting software is only for supported or unsupported android devices
So I request u to try the kingo android root
This requires a computer to do it
Thanks
HK
Thanks for the advice, I will try Kingo Root
Kingo Root worked
Thanks for the advice KIBS2173 , Kingo Root was able to root my Pearl Touchlet XA100 without any issue I just had to install Universal Android USB Driver on my PC because Windows did not manage to find a driver for it via Windows Update.