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[Q] Root Help myTouch 4G (SOLVED)

Hey there everyone. I have a myTouch and when I try and root using visionary it says that I am already rooted but if i go into the terminal emulator and I typer in su it says permission denied. I already wiped the os, cache, and sd. Please help
Thanks
macfan74318

Use the Manual method found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225

But the problem is that I can not even get temp root. VISIONary says there is root but the terminal says permission denied when I try and get root access.

Try installing the superuser app from the market
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Thanks it worked perfectly.
Thanks
macfan74318

macfan74318 said:
Thanks it worked perfectly.
Thanks
macfan74318
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Edit you post as solved.

thelamacmdr said:
Try installing the superuser app from the market
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Thanks it worked perfectly.
Thanks
macfan74318
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Seriously?! That's it? Ha!

What?
Why do you think that this is so funny. You have been their at one point and who knows someone else could have the problem and now they know what to do. Attitudes like this is what will lead to the downfall of the android developer community.

macfan74318 said:
Why do you think that this is so funny. You have been their at one point and who knows someone else could have the problem and now they know what to do. Attitudes like this is what will lead to the downfall of the android developer community.
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No dude you got me wrong. I'm just amused that the problem is really solved that simply. It would never have occurred to me to try that. I've only just started playing with visionary on my phone about half an hour ago so I have virtually zero experience rooting the mt4g so far.
Was not talking **** but I totally appreciate your supportive attitude and I agree with your statements. I was a super-noob and am still pretty darn noobish. I actually enjoy helping where I can and I put links in my sig in case they come in handy for others.

Oh... Sorry for coming off so harsh.
Do you have any questions or need any help?
macfan74318

Since this is no longer development related, I am moving to General section

Okay. Sorry for being off topic. But if you need help please ask here.
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macfan74318 said:
Oh... Sorry for coming off so harsh.
Do you have any questions or need any help?
macfan74318
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No worries, your heart was in the right place. I think I'm ok for now. Going out of town this weekend so won't be able to play with this until probably tuesday night.
Also kinda waiting for CM6 to be available for our phones.

Yup Cyanogen Mod 6.1 will be amazing. They have already booted it but the status of the ROM is unknown

macfan74318 said:
Yup Cyanogen Mod 6.1 will be amazing. They have already booted it but the status of the ROM is unknown
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Well it boots, but nothing works yet. Give them time.

Well kmobs says that "more will be released tonight". Maybe we will get a nightly build!

Can someone help me root my mt4g.i need wifi tethering.
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How to root
First Question? Do you get and OTA Update (You can check by going to System -> About Phone -> Software Information. If you have gotten the update then under Android version it would say 2.2.1.
Next you need to follow this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225
What I did is I downloaded the program droid explorer (PC) (http://de.codeplex.com/) and it set up the whole adb system. All I did was to plug the phone in and copy the two files using Super Manager (Phone) and the ran the 2 commands minus the adb part of the command.
Download Visionary (http://android.modaco.com/content/t...350/10-nov-r12-test-visionary-one-click-root/) and then copy the apk file to your sd card.
Then mount your phone to your pc and copy the two files on to the root of your SD Card
Then open up super manager and go to settings and Enable ROOT Function, and show hidden files.
Then go the the copied files and cut them (Hi-light check box and hit the pair of scissors)
The keep navigating up one level until you cant go up anymore.
Then navigate to data
Then inside of data select local and paste the files there.
Then plug your phone in but dont mount it ( When you plug in it pull down the notification bar and select USB CONNECTION Change Type and change it to charge only.
The open Droid Explorer and it will recognize your phone
Look on the tool bar and hit the icon that looks like the command prompt icon.
The type su an on your phone you will get a prompt for superuser on your phone accept it.
Then copy and paste the following commands
insmod /data/local/wpx.ko You should get an error stating "function not implemented" this is what you want
dd if=/data/local/hboot_dhd.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Then type sync and wait about 5 min and then reboot.
Complete Credit for this guide goes to grankin01 I just broke it down step by step.
Hope this helps
Macfan

Anyone going to do a 1 click root ?

Non of the rooting methods are working for me.

What is not working? I was having difficulties as well but found a workaround.

I have rooted and flashed my Vibrant but cannot understand the directions enough to attempt to root the Nexus S. I have tried hooking the phone up to adb which is installed on my PC but it does not recognize the device and says permission denied. I am confused do I use adb? Do I use fast boot ( which I have no idea how to use)? I have used Terminal Emulator on the Vibrant and my Nexus One but you have to have root to use it. I know I am not very educated in these matters but any all help would be greatly appreciated, other than I should take the phone back and get a refund as I am not bright enough to own one!! Which I have been told.They may be right LOL LOL

In my opinion, the creators of wonderful one click rooting apps like z4root, universal one click root, visionary etc. should try to integrate support for nexus S in their upcoming builds.

aliwaqas said:
In my opinion, the creators of wonderful one click rooting apps like z4root, universal one click root, visionary etc. should try to integrate support for nexus S in their upcoming builds.
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These root options use a security exploit that don't work anymore on Gingerbread (tested yesterday on IRC #NSdev)

What no more one-click roots! Err....

I get adbwinapi.dll not found when I type fastboot devices

siberslug said:
I get adbwinapi.dll not found when I type fastboot devices
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I was just lazy in setting up my ADB/Fastboot and stopped for work at this point, but interesting that I have the same issue.

I don't think it can't get any easier than: fastboot oem unlock

siberslug said:
I get adbwinapi.dll not found when I type fastboot devices
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in the latest SDK revision they moved adb to \platform-tools. you need to change the PATH variable to that folder and restart your computer for it to take effect

Good call. Thanks >;]
slowz3r said:
in the latest SDK revision they moved adb to \platform-tools. you need to change the PATH variable to that folder and restart your computer for it to take effect
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southeastbeast said:
Good call. Thanks >;]
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no problemo, at first I didnt realize it either

[Q] Latest Update? I have Acer_A500_1.104.02_COM_GEN1

So guys, what is the latest update, I just got this A500 yesterday and it says no update avil. when I manually check on WiFi.
Right now I am showing
Model: A500
Android ver: 3.0.1
Kernel: 2.6.36.3-00001-g9b3ce2b
Build Number: Acer_A500_1.104.02_COM_GEN1
It seems like I am missing an update, since I can't get Corporate/Activesync mail in E-mail client and I see others saying they received an update last week and it may have been pulled?
Thanks.

xendrome said:
So guys, what is the latest update, I just got this A500 yesterday and it says no update avil. when I manually check on WiFi.
Right now I am showing
Model: A500
Android ver: 3.0.1
Kernel: 2.6.36.3-00001-g9b3ce2b
Build Number: Acer_A500_1.104.02_COM_GEN1
It seems like I am missing an update, since I can't get Corporate/Activesync mail in E-mail client and I see others saying they received an update last week and it may have been pulled?
Thanks.
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Have you looked at my thread this will fix anybody who has not yet received the 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 update. If it helps give thanks and support good sir. The instructions are pretty straight forward you do need root. Also Euclid's Brother was nice enough to help by making a tool so if you want you can skip the ADB steps.

Crsdr37 said:
Have you looked at my thread this will fix anybody who has not yet received the 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 update. If it helps give thanks and support good sir. The instructions are pretty straight forward you do need root. Also Euclid's Brother was nice enough to help by making a tool so if you want you can skip the ADB steps.
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What if my current system is never meant to get 1.141.07_COM_GEN1, and then later on I can't update OTA to 3.1 because of the manual upgrade to 1.141.07.
I could see this happening, it happened with the Samsung Epic at one point.
Any way to go back to an old update if need be?

xendrome said:
What if my current system is never meant to get 1.141.07_COM_GEN1, and then later on I can't update OTA to 3.1 because of the manual upgrade to 1.141.07.
I could see this happening, it happened with the Samsung Epic at one point.
Any way to go back to an old update if need be?
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Yes all you would need is the system.img and the boot.img from your device also acer is updating devices for free that have an update issue. you just have to send it to them. The reason you are not getting the update I would think though is that your kernel is different from the people in the USA since there are 2 different kernel versions. Have you registered with acer through your device?

Crsdr37 said:
Yes all you would need is the system.img and the boot.img from your device also acer is updating devices for free that have an update issue. you just have to send it to them. The reason you are not getting the update I would think though is that your kernel is different from the people in the USA since there are 2 different kernel versions. Have you registered with acer through your device?
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Yes I have already registered, can I copy the existing system.img and boot.img from the system? If so where are they located? I am already rooted so I should have access to them if they exist.
Thanks.

xendrome said:
Yes I have already registered, can I copy the existing system.img and boot.img from the system? If so where are they located? I am already rooted so I should have access to them if they exist.
Thanks.
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you can you either need to know how to use adb or get an app called terminal emulator. Either way the steps are the same.
1. Open ADB or Terminal type su hit enter.
2. type dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/system.img (hit enter)
3. type dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 of=/sdcard/boot.img (hit enter)
4. type dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 of=/sdcard/flexrom.img (hit enter)
There you go you just backed up your current system

Crsdr37 said:
you can you either need to know how to use adb or get an app called terminal emulator. Either way the steps are the same.
1. Open ADB or Terminal type su hit enter.
2. type dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/system.img (hit enter)
3. type dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 of=/sdcard/boot.img (hit enter)
4. type dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 of=/sdcard/flexrom.img (hit enter)
There you go you just backed up your current system
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Well great.. looks like the SD card slot is damaged..
Put an SD card in, pushed down on it to get it to click and it made a noise like something broke... now it doesn't see the SD card.... lucky me. I bet one of the pins is bent.
Any tutorial's on how to pop the back off?

Look on youtube its not that hard
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Look on youtube its not that hard
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Well sure enough one of the Micro SD card slot pins was bent all to crap and broken. I took the unit back and did a swap at the store.
Now I am back, I have rooted and backed up those images so I have a good backup.
I guess I am still concerned with flashing the boot/system img files and then running the update.zip for 1.141.07.
I mean, if it was released for the US, why isn't it still being pushed OTA, and if it was pulled for a reason.. then there must be a problem with it?
What is the source for the files in the first post of this thread... - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101859

xendrome said:
Well sure enough one of the Micro SD card slot pins was bent all to crap and broken. I took the unit back and did a swap at the store.
Now I am back, I have rooted and backed up those images so I have a good backup.
I guess I am still concerned with flashing the boot/system img files and then running the update.zip for 1.141.07.
I mean, if it was released for the US, why isn't it still being pushed OTA, and if it was pulled for a reason.. then there must be a problem with it?
What is the source for the files in the first post of this thread... - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101859
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It has a different kernel if yiu start on step one in my thread it replaces your kernel.so all would be good
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To Crsdr37
Crsdr37 said:
Have you looked at my thread this will fix anybody who has not yet received the 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 update. If it helps give thanks and support good sir. The instructions are pretty straight forward you do need root. Also Euclid's Brother was nice enough to help by making a tool so if you want you can skip the ADB steps.
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Hi,
I also have the build, 'Acer_A500_1.104.02_com_GEN1', on my Iconia and patiently waited for an update. I guess it will never come?!
I found your thread, but was not able to find the app that would allow me to update without ADB.
Would appreciate any help.
Thanks

How To Fix Nexus S ICS Wifi Issue

If you have received errors like
Set ISCAN for wl_iw_combined_scan_set failed with -22
or your wifi turn on switch hangs, this is the solution for you
its appear that ICS is unable to set right frequency when your sim card country isnt US or EU, odd thing, but common thing about us (people who have wifi issue with ics) is that we don't live in us or eu.
fix is fairly simple, you need sqlite (which i got from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067944)
and all you need is to run
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db "INSERT INTO secure (name, value) VALUES ('wifi_country_code', 'EU');"
turn wifi on and off, then you are good to go until next reboot.
the thing is i wonder where i should put this command to make it run *at right time* on next login, /system/etc/init.d/99nexusinit didn't did the trick, any idea?

Sql you used is just for one session, use the one i added 1 line to and it should stick on reboot.
INSERT INTO secure (name, value) VALUES ('wifi_country_code', 'EU');
Commit;
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i received this error
SQL error: cannot commit - no transaction is active

Can read out of the database with
Select * from secure;
If not then there might be somethin wrong with the connection.
In this case add commit; to the original code you used.
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can you give a step by step instruction how to do this?
thanks

Thanks a lot dude , worked for me

can you tell me how you did it? step by step please..

just get the mentioned file from the link and run it , thats it , but you need to make sure you have a root access first !

raminchit said:
just get the mentioned file from the link and run it , thats it , but you need to make sure you have a root access first !
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ok so i plug in my phone with wifi not working and run the .bat file?
thats is?

yeap , thats what I did , with usb debugging enabled

raminchit said:
yeap , thats what I did , with usb debugging enabled
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it didnt work for me. i ran the tool it says succes but wifi doesnt work.

OP, can you please inform kernel developers about possible solution for us (with wifi iasues) so they incorporate it in their kernel's next versions?
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thegtfusion said:
it didnt work for me. i ran the tool it says succes but wifi doesnt work.
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emm
use adb push to upload sqlite3 to /mnt/sdcard, run the sqlite command under the adb shell.

lio02 said:
OP, can you please inform kernel developers about possible solution for us (with wifi iasues) so they incorporate it in their kernel's next versions?
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I don't know many developers around here, feel free to contact them on your own, fix is really simply enough.

arminzoup said:
emm
use adb push to upload sqlite3 to /mnt/sdcard, run the sqlite command under the adb shell.
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Can you give a step by step instructiom? Plz plz im a noob at adb..
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thegtfusion said:
Can you give a step by step instructiom? Plz plz im a noob at adb..
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Same here - did not work for me

amangoenka said:
Same here - did not work for me
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try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403801

[EXP] Verizon Pixel/Pixel 2 (& XL) Potential Bootloader Unlock Method

Since Android O implements a mechanism for us to "overlay" frameworks values via OMS, I thought maybe we could leverage that to find a way to disable the OEM unlock check that block Verizon Pixels from unlocking the bootloader.
For science, let's do an experiment If this works, then great, we have a bootloader unlock method for our Verizon brethren. If not, at least the APK is easy to uninstall.
Before proceeding, be advised that any experiments performed here may result in unforeseen consequences. By proceeding, you agree that neither I nor anyone else will be held responsible for said consequences, and that this will solely be at your own risk. Since this experiment applies only to Verizon phones, assume all warranties are null and void.
Prerequisites:
- Verizon Pixel/Pixel 2/XL
- Android OS updated to 8.1.0
- USB debugging enabled on the phone
- ADB installed and properly configured on your PC
- USB-C to USB-A cable (unless you have a USB C port on your PC, then you can use a C-to-C cable instead)
How to enable the experiment:
Download the attached APK
Sideload the APK
Open Command Prompt/PowerShell/Terminal, and type in "adb shell"
Type in "cmd overlay list" and hit enter
Confirm that "[ ] com.pixeloembypass" is in the list
Type in "cmd overlay enable com.pixeloembypass", and hit enter
Reboot the phone
Go into Developer Options to see if "OEM unlocking" can now be toggled on. If so, congratulations!
If "OEM unlocking" is able to be enabled, do so, and reboot the phone into fastboot mode. Unlock as per directions on the factory images site.
NOTE: As usual, if bootloader is unlocked/relocked, a factory reset will be performed.
How to uninstall the experiment:
Open Command Prompt/PowerShell/Terminal, and type in "adb shell"
Type in "cmd overlay list" and hit enter
Confirm that "[x] com.pixeloembypass" is in the list
Type in "cmd overlay disable com.pixeloembypass", and hit enter
Go into Settings->Apps, and uninstall "Pixel OEM Bypass"
Reboot the phone

This is amazing! Will try it here in about an hour and report back

Maybe tell these guys. They've been at it for a while. You might even get the bounty.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/temp-root-bounty-verizon-users-t3710652

TBH I have serious doubts about this working im inclined to believe this is just an overlay to make the toggle look visible but doesn't actually toggle anything when u try to push the toggle..I'll try it out in a few minutes
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djkinetic said:
TBH I have serious doubts about this working im inclined to believe this is just an overlay to make the toggle look visible but doesn't actually toggle anything when u try to push the toggle..I'll try it out in a few minutes
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So? Come on dj! Lol
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djkinetic said:
TBH I have serious doubts about this working im inclined to believe this is just an overlay to make the toggle look visible but doesn't actually toggle anything when u try to push the toggle..I'll try it out in a few minutes
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have more faith.. john mccain posted it after all

Hope it works
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PresidentMcCain said:
Since Android O implements a mechanism for us to "overlay" frameworks values via OMS, I thought maybe we could leverage that to find a way to disable the OEM unlock check that block Verizon Pixels from unlocking the bootloader.
For science, let's do an experiment If this works, then great, we have a bootloader unlock method for our Verizon brethren. If not, at least the APK is easy to uninstall.
Before proceeding, be advised that any experiments performed here may result in unforeseen consequences. By proceeding, you agree that neither I nor anyone else will be held responsible for said consequences, and that this will solely be at your own risk. Since this experiment applies only to Verizon phones, assume all warranties are null and void.
Prerequisites:
- Verizon Pixel/Pixel 2/XL
- Android OS updated to 8.1.0
- USB debugging enabled on the phone
- ADB installed and properly configured on your PC
- USB-C to USB-A cable (unless you have a USB C port on your PC, then you can use a C-to-C cable instead)
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Have you tested this? Also what is all included in this APK? My concern is just installing random APK files that are added to a forum. Sorry, I am not trying to be a Debbie downer.
Edit:
I downloaded it on my phone just to see what permissions is calls for and it doesn't open the file.

Didn't work for me. Any tips to try?

thompatry said:
Have you tested this? Also what is all included in this APK? My concern is just installing random APK files that are added to a forum. Sorry I am not trying to be a Debbie downer.
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u can decompile the apk lol.. pretty sure its just an overlay thats suppose to "ungrey" the oem unlock switch to allow u to toggle it.. had afew ppl trying it.. first report it didnt do anything

elliwigy said:
u can decompile the apk lol.. pretty sure its just an overlay thats suppose to "ungrey" the oem unlock switch to allow u to toggle it.. had afew ppl trying it.. first report it didnt do anything
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Ehh I am just lazy to decompile it. Just tell everyone what's inside of it from the get go and move on from there.
I figure it wouldn't work but hey, worth the try.

thompatry said:
Ehh I am just lazy to decompile it. Just tell everyone what's inside of it from the get go and move on from there.
I figure it wouldn't work but hey, worth the try.
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i understand lol.. when im lazy i just use a file browser n view as an archive lol

collinjames said:
Didn't work for me. Any tips to try?
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Only thing I can think of is, after step 6, do this:
Code:
cmd overlay disable android.auto_generated_rro__
And then reboot.
To revert, just re-enable it and reboot.
If it still doesn't work, then I'm afraid the experiment failed

thompatry said:
Have you tested this? Also what is all included in this APK? My concern is just installing random APK files that are added to a forum. Sorry, I am not trying to be a Debbie downer.
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That's okay, it's completely understandable. I agree - typically, you wouldn't want to install a random APK built by a stranger.
I wish I could test it myself, but both my Pixels are from the Google Store, and shelling out $650+ for a test device for a shot-in-the-dark experiment doesn't sound like very responsible spending.

Tried on my P2XL device and no luck..

nelsonTituaAa said:
Tried on my P2XL device and no luck..
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Thanks for volunteering...have you gave this a try?
PresidentMcCain said:
Only thing I can think of is, after step 6, do this:
Code:
cmd overlay disable android.auto_generated_rro__
And then reboot.
To revert, just re-enable it and reboot.
If it still doesn't work, then I'm afraid the experiment failed
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nelsonTituaAa said:
oops.. no haha.. will try again
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PresidentMcCain said:
Thanks for volunteering...have you gave this a try?
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tried it and still no luck.

PresidentMcCain said:
Only thing I can think of is, after step 6, do this:
Code:
cmd overlay disable android.auto_generated_rro__
And then reboot.
To revert, just re-enable it and reboot.
If it still doesn't work, then I'm afraid the experiment failed
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Tried the command and doesn't seem like it disable android.auto_generated_rro__ on the overlay list.

tried this plus added recommendation and no luck. Verizon Pixel, 8.1

Anybody tried this on a Verizon Pixel 2? I'm willing to give it a shot, but would need a little more detail on the procedure if anyone is willing to help out.