[Q] Rooting A500 from Mac OS X - Acer Iconia A500

I recently picked up an A500 and it's now running ICS 4.0.3. I would like to update to JellyBean but apparently need to root the device to do that.
I got the Mac OS X version of adb but it doesn't see the device when I attach it by USB cable.
I found a video that mentioned needing a "driver" but the link for Mac is "down for maintenance".
Suggestions, pointers, etc appreciated.
(Please don't suggest Android File Transfer. a) it doesn't work; I've tried it. b) unless there's some magic way for that to root the phone I don;t think it will help.)

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[Q] Basic question about Droid 1 / Azilink device error

Hi,
This is my first post, so I hope it's in the right area. I have a Droid 1 and am trying to use Azilink to access the internet where there is no Wifi by tethering it.
As instructed (The forum prevents me from posting a URL to the instructions), I've installed OpenVPN successfully (?) on my Windows Vista machine. I have enabled USB debugging on the phone. And I think I already have the Android USB driver as I can backup the droid to my computer via USB.
The sticking point is: adb install azilink.apk, which gives me "Device Not Found" on my host system, although it downloads fine on my phone.
I also get this error when I do the forwarding step.
I'm missing something basic here. What might be wrong?
Thanks,
Steve
Steve, have you tried a later version of adb? I got the same issue with my Fascinate until I tried the latest adb. See my response on the azilink issue site.
Thanks
I ended up buying PDANet, so thanks but I'm all set.

[Q] Rooting problem

Hello to all,
I'm a new Android user that has recently migrated from Windows Mobile 6.1. I have downloaded this FRX06_Full_Bundle_25.3.2011.zip and successfully installed it on my SD Card. This distribution works OK, but there are some minor issues I need to fix. So I need a root access to my phone. And here comes the problem how to do it.
I read several articles over the internet how to root your phone but all of them are about phones where Andoid is installed in the ROM. Moreover - they require USB access to the phone. And I have problems finding the correct USB drives or my phone USB does not work.
So could you point me an article that explains how to root my phone when Android is installed on the SD Card. Is there a way to do it by mounting the SD card on my laptop via the card reader. I want to avoid using the USB port.
BR
Are you trying on Windows or Linux?
Did you install ADB on your pc already?
Did you enable developers access on the android?
I think you need to provide a little bit more info.
Yea, sorry about that.
I'm using Windows 7 64bit. Currently I'm unable to find suitable drivers...
I have enabled the developers access on my phone, but the drivers problem wouldn't let me root my phone using the conventional approach.
So I'm wondering is there any other way to root the phone that does not include the USB port...
The build comes rooted out of the box. There's nothing additional you need to do in order to root.
You should probably read the FAQ if want more info on adb.
adb is not required for root access. Again, FRX06 comes rooted, nothing needs to be done to 'root' this build.
arrrghhh, thanks for the help. Indeed the distribution is rooted by default. I have confirmed this with the terminal application.
I have a problem with the Samba Filesharing (funkyFresh). The app website states states that the telephone is not rooted or Superuser not installed (I have already installed this). That's why I have tried to "root" my phone...

[Q] [noob question] ADB Over Usb NOOK TOUCH

Hi guys!
could any of you guys help me a bit to get nook connected to ADB via USB?
I've tried bunch of tutorials on the net, but I still get bloody error!
I've already installed Android SDK and installed everything in it from android repositories, and I also installed "Nook Touch USB ADB Drivers" but I still can't get it connected! any idea?
Hi.
1st: Do you have any android phone? This is the best way to check that your pc with android sdk is properly configured. Once you are able connect to a phone, you can be sure that the problem is on the nook site
2nd: Let me tell you the way how I have rooted my nook and made usb work (because I have decided not to use touchnooter). I used noogie image to get rw access to nook partitions and replace uRamdisk on nook with the uRamdisk attached here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16880141&postcount=6
Of course, backup the original one.
On linux site, it was also necessary to add udev rules (as mentioned on the page) but this is linux related. I can't help with windows, for me they are too difficult to use
But I can confirm that mentioned uRamdisk works.

[Q] ADB - Device Not Found (v6.2.1)

Before the 6.2.1 update, I was able to connect to the Fire just fine. There was the occasional issue with it killing the USB port on my PC & then I would have to reboot it in order for ADB to see the Fire again. Now I can't get ADB to talk to the Fire at all, even though it shows up in the Device Manager & I'm able to connect the storage up to Windows 7 just fine. As a frame of reference, I'm able to get my Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY to be seen by ADB.
Does anyone know how to get ADB fixed on my Fire & is there a way to push an insecure build of ADB to it? Thanks.
CrimsonSentinel13 said:
Before the 6.2.1 update, I was able to connect to the Fire just fine. There was the occasional issue with it killing the USB port on my PC & then I would have to reboot it in order for ADB to see the Fire again. Now I can't get ADB to talk to the Fire at all, even though it shows up in the Device Manager & I'm able to connect the storage up to Windows 7 just fine. As a frame of reference, I'm able to get my Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY to be seen by ADB.
Does anyone know how to get ADB fixed on my Fire & is there a way to push an insecure build of ADB to it? Thanks.
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BurritoRoot causes the normal adbD to behave as an unsecure one, but if your not seeing the kindle under adb devices then you have PC side problems likely.
I figured it might be PC side. I've tried everything I could after updating the Android SDK. Updating everything with what's needed for the Fire to be seen hasn't worked. I'm a bit at a dead end for ideas... I tried even using the USB3 controller on my mobo but no luck either.
Edit: Fixed!
I uninstalled the Kindle Fire from the Device Manager & got it reinstalled. It now works perfectly with ADB. I'm in the process of rooting it as I type this.
I have the same problem.
However, I have 2 fires, one running CM7 and the other 6.2.1.
The PC recognizes the one running CM7 but not 6.2.1.
So, I don't think it is the PC.
No matter what I do, adb and fastboot, device not found.
Can not access the one with 6.2.1.
Does not show up in device manager.
I have read and try various things from xda, Rootzwili and Liliputing.
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follow this video thats wht helped me get past that part ur on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KapnjR89ICA&feature=player_embedded
u have to make sure u update the drive for ur kindle with the driver from sdk
this is also helpful tooo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409120
What worked for me was following this guide up to step 3. Then, with the device manager it launches, i deleted ALL my adb/android devices and then I let windows re-install the driver when I plugged the kindle (you may need to choose the driver manually), then I could finally access fastboot/adb via cmd..
Solved problem, Thank You.
I have many drivers on my PC, Motorola, Samsung, HTC and Android.
I noticed on one boot the Kindle was listed as Samsung Android Phone.
I uninstalled the Samsung drivers.
Connected the Kindle. All is fine.
Connected my Samsung SGS II, it found the drivers.​
Crimson, thanks for sharing your fix of uninstalling then reinstalling. Worked for me.
hi, i would like to apologize in advance, i am new to adb so i'm not sure if i'm even doing it right, but i have successfully rooted and installed cm7, after much googling. i did it a while ago and used the clockwork mod method. i would like to replace it with twrp but the only way i have found to do it is by using adb or the kindle fire utility, which if i understand correctly uses adb. the only problem with that is that i can't get adb to recognize it. i'm assuming it's because i don't have the proper drivers for the "cm7 kindle" because i install them for the stock kindle. please help me. i have no idea how to fix this. thanks
edit: ok guys i'm really sorry, i'm an idiot, i forgot that i had turned off usb debugging. turned it back on, worked perfectly. again sorry.

I found a way to connect KF IceCreamSandwich via USB

Just wanted to let people know but I'm new and the forum won't let me post yet - I've installed the latest ICS CM9 posted in the IceCreamSandwich Development/Discussion Thread and have been able to access my kindle fire via usb using the QtADB software found here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683223
full access with drag and drop - adding and deleting files - complete root access is allowed.
Thought this might help someone and maybe you could let them know.
I'm running windows 7 ultimate x64
Thank you...Slick4747

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