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Hi, i don't know if i am starting this thread in the right section, but here goes. I'm sure you very helpful people will assist me if not.
I have an HTC desire branded to Orange UK but i am wanting to flash/debrand it. The problem i am having is this:
Im following the instructions for flashing/debranding the desire on self titled thread on android forums.
In the first step "how to set up adb" I have done everything that it tells me to do on the page on the unlockr.com
But when i open the CMD and type in all the correct commands it says list of devices attached below, but it is just blank, i don't know what it is that im doing wrong, but i must be somewhere? I need this number to make the gold card don't I? Its obviously a problem with the drivers, am i correct in thinking that? so i uninstalled the drivers and HTC sync, and reinstalled them from the HTC site, but still no joy. I then opened the SDK and installed USB driver package, still no luck.
If anyone can think of what might be the problem, could you please help. I am a total n00b when it comes to android, but this process seems far from hard to follow, maybe this is where i am going wrong?
Thanks in advance
DesireableHTC said:
Hi, i don't know if i am starting this thread in the right section, but here goes. I'm sure you very helpful people will assist me if not.
I have an HTC desire branded to Orange UK but i am wanting to flash/debrand it. The problem i am having is this:
Im following the instructions for flashing/debranding the desire on self titled thread on android forums.
In the first step "how to set up adb" I have done everything that it tells me to do on the page on the unlockr.com
But when i open the CMD and type in all the correct commands it says list of devices attached below, but it is just blank, i don't know what it is that im doing wrong, but i must be somewhere? I need this number to make the gold card don't I? Its obviously a problem with the drivers, am i correct in thinking that? so i uninstalled the drivers and HTC sync, and reinstalled them from the HTC site, but still no joy. I then opened the SDK and installed USB driver package, still no luck.
If anyone can think of what might be the problem, could you please help. I am a total n00b when it comes to android, but this process seems far from hard to follow, maybe this is where i am going wrong?
Thanks in advance
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have you enabled usb debugging in settings/applications/development?
AndroHero said:
have you enabled usb debugging in settings/applications/development?
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Sorry i knew i would forget something, yes i did/have enabled USB debugging, I'm getting really fed up with this now, do you think its something Orange may have done to prevent me from doing this?
Thanks
have u tried using adb while in recovery also make sure disk drive isnt enabled when ur phone is connected to the pc
AndroHero said:
have u tried using adb while in recovery also make sure disk drive isnt enabled when ur phone is connected to the pc
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just tried that and no its set to charge only, just been looking at the device manager, and when i checked the properties of "My HTC" i get this message
Windows cannot initialize the device driver for this hardware. (Code 37)
Click 'Check for solutions' to send data about this device to Microsoft and to see if there is a solution available.
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Would that effect the adb? sorry to be such a n00b, i only want to debrand my desire, its not as if i want to root and start installing different ROMs and stuff....
you downloaded the adb tools to your desktop correct? something like android-sdk/android-sdk/tools/ ?
so cd (change directory) there using command prompt
when you are on the tools:/ directory type in 'adb shell'
you should now be able to write commands in a prompt starting with #
i have taken a screenshot of this done on a mac (it will be slightly different for Windows)
cgrec92 said:
you downloaded the adb tools to your desktop correct? something like android-sdk/android-sdk/tools/ ?
so cd (change directory) there using command prompt
when you are on the tools:/ directory type in 'adb shell'
you should now be able to write commands in a prompt starting with #
i have taken a screenshot of this done on a mac (it will be slightly different for Windows)
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Sorry mate, just seen this reply.
I cant post links on here, but i followed the instructions on how to set up adb from theunlockr.com They said that SDK should be downloaded and unpacke to the C: drive which i did, if you can have a look at that site you will see what i have done. Im thinking that there is some sort of problem with the drivers somewhere, i checked on my device manager and checked the properties of "My HTC" and it sates "windows cannot initialize the device driver for this software"
are you using windows 7/xp/vista?
seems to me like your drivers did not install correctly.
plug your phone to your computer
go to control panel -> device manager -> find your phone
right click it and go to properties
go to driver and uninstall it
unplug your phone from the computer
restart your computer
plug in your phone again
wait for the driver to re-install.
if that doesnt work try installing htc sync
cgrec92 said:
are you using windows 7/xp/vista?
seems to me like your drivers did not install correctly.
plug your phone to your computer
go to control panel -> device manager -> find your phone
right click it and go to properties
go to driver and uninstall it
unplug your phone from the computer
restart your computer
plug in your phone again
wait for the driver to re-install.
if that doesnt work try installing htc sync
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I'm on Vista 32 bit, This is what i have come to the conclusion, that its the drivers, i have uninstalled all drivers, HTC sync then reinstalled them plus reinstalled HTC sync, all with the same result, its even come to the point where i am sending an SD card to another person so he can make the gold card for me, just so i can flash the device. I will try what you suggested.
Thanks
Hello!!
Well, hey guys. I thought I tell you the story, on why I posted this thread.
It started as I was installing Windows 8, on my laptop, and had the same problem, as some others. I just could not install the drivers, for my Droid, so I had a looksee and found that Windows 8 didn't yet have the capability, to download unsigned drivers, unlike Windows 7. So, I found a way of "tricking" Windows, into thinking, that these drivers are legit and it isn't forbidden to use, which is exactly what this tutorial tells Windows, in a way.
So, get going and use the full potential of your Android device!
Tutorial:
I have found a solution, to the following problem;
After installing Windows 8, you cannot install fastboot drivers, but it recognizes the ADB drivers...
Solution:
Open the dev-manager, by typing following, in a command prompt window, or the run dialog. Whichever you prefer... : devmgmt.msc
Now, the dive manager, should pop up.
Install ADB drivers, (If you do not have them present, download them here/
To prevent confusion: When I say install, it can mean unpack, or instal... Quick tip: An installer does nothing, apart from unpacking files, to allocated space, on your computer
Download USB drivers, from here. (Link fixed)
Should you NOT have drivers installed:
Install the USB drivers, and download ADB/fastboot drivers.
Installation of ADB/fastboot drivers:
Open the device manager, and look for "Samsung Mobile Device", or "Unidentified Device". You can make your search easier, by unplugging the phone, whilst in device manager, then plug it back in, and see what's changed...
Once you have found your phone, Perform a right-click, on the device. Select : "Update device drivers", once the dialog has poped up, choose "Browse my computer" and goto your dsktop, where you have installed the files to.
Open just the "drivers" folder, nothing else...
Select OK, then wait for installation to finish.
Once that has been done, you need to reboot your device, into bootloader mode; do this by typing
Code:
path=%userprofile%\Desktop\ADB\adb reboot-bootloader
adb reboot-bootloader
into the command prompt (download & install this, if you want to do it the cmd-way...)
Or, turn off your phone, and reboot i it manually into bootloader-mode, by pressing
Code:
VOL UP +DWM & PWR
together, untill phone vibrates...
Once the phone is in bootloader, go back to the device manager, and look for a device named "android 1.0". Perform a right-click on this and select "Update device drivers". Again, selct "Browse my computer", but, instead of clicking on "Browse" and selecting the folder, again, select "Let me pick, from a list of drivers." Once the menu has popped up, select "Samsung Android ADB interface". Click OK, and wait for the drivers to install . Then, you're done. You have then successfully installed the ADB + fastboot drivers correctly, to test this, open a cmd window, and type following:
Code:
path=%userprofile%\Desktop\ADB\
fastboot devices.
If your device shows up, then you have done it!!
Now type:
Code:
fastboot reboot
adb wait-for-device
adb kill-server
Note: while the phone is booting (If you typed "adb wait-for-device") A cursor will blink, wait for that, to stop blinking, then type the next command
I hope you learned, from this tutorial!! Check my root helper out, if you have enough time
Should you have problems, in recovery, open your dev. manager, and look for following device:
Code:
Full
Select, right-click. Update driver (blah, blah, witter, droan)
Browse my computer -> Let me pick -> Samsung ADB -> Done. You have enabled the ADB drivers, on your SAMUNG GALAXY NEXUS!"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Addition: You can only reboot into bootloader, if you are using a motorola, Google or HTC branded Android device! This will NOT work with Samsung models (i.e. Galaxy S II/III) due to the fact, that they use Odin mode. Should the drivers need updating, for some devices, please let me know!
Motorola Razr
Hello, I was wondering if this would work for the Motorola drivers. I've been trying to install them so that I can fastboot my Razr, but it quits right after it recognizes that I'm on Windows 8.
I guess I might as well just try it in the meantime!
-Jake
Edit: In the ADB drivers link you posted, there's nothing to install. Just .sys files, .dlls, two .cat files, and some .infs. How exactly does one do anything with these files? Also, your second link for USB drivers was removed by mediafire.
thejakenixon said:
Hello, I was wondering if this would work for the Motorola drivers. I've been trying to install them so that I can fastboot my Razr, but it quits right after it recognizes that I'm on Windows 8.
I guess I might as well just try it in the meantime!
-Jake
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Download MotoHelper. Right click the file and run in compatibility mode. It should install the drivers. I used this to run fastboot with my xoom.
It still hangs while running as admin under compatability mode for 7, I'll try as XP momentarily.
Edit: XP compatability didn't work either.
thejakenixon said:
It still hangs while running as admin under compatability mode for 7, I'll try as XP momentarily.
Edit: XP compatability didn't work either.
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Bummer, I just remembered there was a setting to skip os version check in compatibility mode. Did you try that? If that won't work unfortunately I don't know what else to try. Sorry.
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thejakenixon said:
Hello, I was wondering if this would work for the Motorola drivers. I've been trying to install them so that I can fastboot my Razr, but it quits right after it recognizes that I'm on Windows 8.
I guess I might as well just try it in the meantime!
-Jake
Edit: In the ADB drivers link you posted, there's nothing to install. Just .sys files, .dlls, two .cat files, and some .infs. How exactly does one do anything with these files? Also, your second link for USB drivers was removed by mediafire.
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First of all, thanks, for letting me know about the link It's uploading again ^^
Yes, you can do the same for your Motorola. But only with the ADB drivers. Just do the same as with the Samsung. Select your device, form the devman. and right click. Update device drivers -> Browse -> Let me choose from a list... -> Samsnung ADB interface.
They are all provided by Google, inc. so, they are compatible, with every Android device. I've even used my Samsung ADB drivers, for a Sony Ericsson Xperia X8. So I can actually say, for myself, that they work. You then can work, using fastboot... ^^
Have fun fastbooting!
LG familyguy59/Beatsleigher
Well, I'm definitly glad, to see I'm actually helping some people, and they're appreciating it!!
I don't remember mentioning it, but if you Need help, PM me. I'll help you via Team Viewer ^^
will this work on Windows 8 Release Preview also ? are those compatible with x64 version of W8?
iconicpaul said:
will this work on Windows 8 Release Preview also ? are those compatible with x64 version of W8?
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Yes, it works on both x86 and x64 bit architectures of Windows 8, works withRC and with pre-release...
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confirmed, it works, thank you...very fast and easy
thejakenixon said:
Hello, I was wondering if this would work for the Motorola drivers. I've been trying to install them so that I can fastboot my Razr, but it quits right after it recognizes that I'm on Windows 8.
I guess I might as well just try it in the meantime!
-Jake
Edit: In the ADB drivers link you posted, there's nothing to install. Just .sys files, .dlls, two .cat files, and some .infs. How exactly does one do anything with these files? Also, your second link for USB drivers was removed by mediafire.
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To your edit. You have extracted the files. This is also called "installing" because you have extracted NEEDED files. Even when you extract a .zip/.rar/.tar/.tar.gz and so on, because you need files out of them, you are installing, but not to the system, but to yourself
Sorry for bringing up an old post, but this method is not working for me on Windows 8 Consumer Preview. When I'm trying to install the ADB drivers, it says the drivers cannot be installed because it's not digitally signed.
UPDATE: I got it to work by disabling the Digital Signature Enforcement on Windows 8. Steps: Restart Windows > Boot loader Menu > Other Options > Advance Options > *Computer Automatically Restarts* > Press F7 to Disable Digital Signature Enforcement
I cant get odin to work on win8 with my epic touch could this be my solution? Ive tried everything
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2phonejones said:
I cant get odin to work on win8 with my epic touch could this be my solution? Ive tried everything
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Yes, it should work with all Android-modification applications. I have never really had problems, with Odin, with any version of Windows, mainly because this is the first thing I do, on any of my Windows machines, but it is always worth a try Tell us, what you have found out!
If necessary, I'll try to find a solution myself
Sent from some GS III in some country, to a server somewhere in the US...
iconicpaul said:
confirmed, it works, thank you...very fast and easy
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No worries, dude That's what I posted this thread for.
familyguy59 said:
Yes, it should work with all Android-modification applications. I have never really had problems, with Odin, with any version of Windows, mainly because this is the first thing I do, on any of my Windows machines, but it is always worth a try Tell us, what you have found out!
If necessary, I'll try to find a solution myself
Sent from some GS III in some country, to a server somewhere in the US...
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thanks bro i didnt think anyone would repsond lol. Trying now, report back with results i want to flash so bad.:good:
Could someone pls. create a video tutorial, nad post this on Youtube, for me?
My laptop broke a couple of days ago, and my PC is only capable of running 98 - Vista, so, running on XP with 1GB of RAM.
I would appreciate this very much!
If you could do so and send me the link, via PM, I would be glad to pay 5€, via PayPal!
2phonejones said:
thanks bro i didnt think anyone would repsond lol. Trying now, report back with results i want to flash so bad.:good:
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Ok, dude! Have fun!
Didn't work for me.
jorgefcbastos said:
Didn't work for me.
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Did you follow the tutorial COMPLETELY, or did you leave stuff out? If you left something out, it's obviously not going to work
You may have to disable device driver signing, I've had quite a few people notify me about this.
But I'll sign the drivers, ASAP, so you won't have this problem
LG familyguy59/Beatsleigher
Edit: I forgot to mention, you need to tell me what exactly didn't work, otherwise I can't really help you
Right, I hope I am not being a total noob with this but here goes.
I got my HTC One V today, I plan to unlock bootloader and root my device.
So, following the bootloader stages, blah blah blah (at HTCDev).
And then, I get this: (< waiting for device > )
(Attached image 1)
So, I done some research, and it seemed to narrow down to me not having the right drivers. So I've done some driver research and so on, and installed a few. I also installed HTC Sync.
And then I got to this, when the device is turned on and plugged in through USB:
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So, now I try to turn it off and enter the bootloader, follow the steps and so on, but I still get < waiting for device >. Also, if I got to device manager while in this mode I am presented with this:
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I have tried following some guides and steps to fix this but I'm getting nowhere.
Anyone think they could help me?
when using fastboot or adb make sure you have adb drivers from android sdk and htc drivers from htc sync and also close htc sync in your tray.
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by the way, anybody can help me how to relock bootloader ?
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gonemad02 said:
when using fastboot or adb make sure you have adb drivers from android sdk and htc drivers from htc sync and also close htc sync in your tray.
Sent from my HTC One V using Tapatalk 2
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I am almost certain I have the ADB drivers and the HTC Drivers from HTC Sync. Although I am not so sure about the HTC Sync drivers. I downloaded and installed the program and then I exited it when I try and fastboot.
My device manager now says this when I go into the bootloader on my HTC One V.
(attached image 1)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
HI..check ckpv5's post...it is the link to the thread he created to unlock the boot loader...if you need right drivers install htc sync.....
Then put in bootloader and let it install..then wait for it in fastboot....after all drivers have been installed it will work.....
BUT BEFORE THAT YOU HAVE TO DELETE THAT UNKNOWN DEVICE AND RE-CONNECT YOUR DEVICE..
shubhamchamaria said:
HI..check ckpv5's post...it is the link to the thread he created to unlock the boot loader...if you need right drivers install htc sync.....
Then put in bootloader and let it install..then wait for it in fastboot....after all drivers have been installed it will work.....
BUT BEFORE THAT YOU HAVE TO DELETE THAT UNKNOWN DEVICE AND RE-CONNECT YOUR DEVICE..
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I have followed that thread about 5/6 times but still get waiting for device.
Installed and reinstalled HTC Sync about 4 times.
The drivers appear to be on my computer, yet I'm still getting waiting for device.
Jamizzle93 said:
I have followed that thread about 5/6 times but still get waiting for device.
Installed and reinstalled HTC Sync about 4 times.
The drivers appear to be on my computer, yet I'm still getting waiting for device.
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Pictorial representation for thee!!
EDIT: sorry i didnt read your post properly...most probably try installing sdk and the usb driver package that comes with it..i had it installed as it is very useful
shubhamchamaria said:
Pictorial representation for thee!!
EDIT: sorry i didnt read your post properly...most probably try installing sdk and the usb driver package that comes with it..i had it installed as it is very useful
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I assume you mean this driver: (attached image 1).
Yeah, its installed. Also, if I try and install this driver in fastboot mode on the bootloader it says the driver cannot be found. (attached image 2 & 3).
Jamizzle93 said:
I assume you mean this driver: (attached image 1).
Yeah, its installed. Also, if I try and install this driver in fastboot mode on the bootloader it says the driver cannot be found. (attached image 2 & 3).
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Try my files here: http://bit.ly/IwbRMu
It has Android SDK but the old version, you can skip that one if you want to.
It has Android USB driver and HTC usb driver. So on any unknown device, just point to the drivers folder and see whether it helps or not. After install, reboot your pc first.
Edit: It may be old version but it works great for my new Win7 PC at work that I receive today
ckpv5 said:
Try my files here: (android tools)
It has Android SDK but the old version, you can skip that one if you want to.
It has Android USB driver and HTC usb driver. So on any unknown device, just point to the drivers folder and see whether it helps or not. After install, reboot your pc first.
Edit: It may be old version but it works great for my new Win7 PC at work that I receive today
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Just to catch everyone up, following on from advice and images above I uninstalled the driver I had installed in this image (image 1).
I am now trying to reinstall a driver which will hopefully work and not give me a <waiting for device> message when trying to unlock the bootloader.
These files in Android Tools still don't seem to want to work, I am getting the following messages below: (images 2 and 3).
Also my hardware ID's are as follows: (image 4).
Jamizzle93 said:
Just to catch everyone up, following on from advice and images above I uninstalled the driver I had installed in this image (image 1).
I am now trying to reinstall a driver which will hopefully work and not give me a <waiting for device> message when trying to unlock the bootloader.
These files in Android Tools still don't seem to want to work, I am getting the following messages below: (images 2 and 3).
Also my hardware ID's are as follows: (image 4).
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Image 2, seems like you don't point to driver folder as it read:
C:\Users\James\Downloads\Android Tools
It should read: C:\Users\James\Downloads\Android Tools\HTC Driver\Driver Files\XP_x86
I have finally got it to work, after ages of trying a number of different drivers I have found something which eventually returned a result. I now have my identifier token.
Jamizzle93 said:
I have finally got it to work, after ages of trying a number of different drivers I have found something which eventually returned a result. I now have my identifier token.
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Good to know you got it working.... so case closed
Edit your title to (Solved).
Jamizzle93 said:
I have finally got it to work, after ages of trying a number of different drivers I have found something which eventually returned a result. I now have my identifier token.
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I am also facing the same problem, how did you solve the problem? Plz help
bootloader issue
biecp008 said:
I am also facing the same problem, how did you solve the problem? Plz help
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Just follow this guide. Everything is explained in the post itself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964
[email protected] said:
Just follow this guide. Everything is explained in the post itself
http://www.forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964
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FTFY
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Uninstalled htc sync manager & drivers, solved the problem.
I installed htc sync and drivers , was still stuck at waiting for device , uninstalled htc sync - still stuck right there any ideas ?? i got windows 8.1 , is that the problem by any chance ??
Can anyone help me?
I'm running windows 8 64-bit, and I have an HTC One from VZW.
The phone is recognized via ADB, but whenever I get into the bootloader, it tells me the device isnt recognized and I can't do any fastboot commands with it. I was able to root and use fastboot on my N7 2013 from the same PC, so this is frustrating because I want to send my One in to sonic but if I can't DO anything when I s-off there's no point in sending it it.
If anyone can help I'd appreciate it.
Thanks
PS - I've only tried this PC, no others. It may work on my macbook but thats away for repair.
crazyg0od33 said:
Can anyone help me?
I'm running windows 8 64-bit, and I have an HTC One from VZW.
The phone is recognized via ADB, but whenever I get into the bootloader, it tells me the device isnt recognized and I can't do any fastboot commands with it. I was able to root and use fastboot on my N7 2013 from the same PC, so this is frustrating because I want to send my One in to sonic but if I can't DO anything when I s-off there's no point in sending it it.
If anyone can help I'd appreciate it.
Thanks
PS - I've only tried this PC, no others. It may work on my macbook but thats away for repair.
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I would just install HTC Sync, sounds like it's a driver issue and HTC Sync will provide those needed new drivers for HTC.
andybones said:
I would just install HTC Sync, sounds like it's a driver issue and HTC Sync will provide those needed new drivers for HTC.
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So just install and plug my phone in and the drivers will be installed?
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EDIT - that didnt do anything
Looks like I need to try something else...
crazyg0od33 said:
EDIT - that didnt do anything
Looks like I need to try something else...
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sorry, thought I read it installed all the new drivers, you could try using Google to find the HTC current drivers, I can give you the numbers I have on mine my cpu is win 7 64bit not sure if it'll help but when in "uninstall or change a program" my HTC BMP USB Driver driver # is 1.0.5375
and my HTC Driver Installer driver # is 4.0.1.001
can't say it this helps at all but this is the CPU I used that I fixed the issue with
Best of luck!
andybones said:
sorry, thought I read it installed all the new drivers, you could try using Google to find the HTC current drivers, I can give you the numbers I have on mine my cpu is win 7 64bit not sure if it'll help but when in "uninstall or change a program" my HTC BMP USB Driver driver # is 1.0.5375
and my HTC Driver Installer driver # is 4.0.1.001
can't say it this helps at all but this is the CPU I used that I fixed the issue with
Best of luck!
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My BMP is the same but my HTC Driver Installer is 4.0.3.001
Maybe I can find that other one and it will work for me
Here is a previous post I made to another guy having the same problem. Not sure if this will help but this is what I did.
I had this problem too running windows 8 x64. I think my problem was that I installed the sdk first with google's USB driver and not HTC's driver. What I did to make it work is switch computers over to my wifes which at the time I hadn't installed anything on yet. I went to htcdev.com and went to the part of the site where it is step-by-step on how to unlock the bootloader. I installed the Java Runtime Environment on the link provided on the upper right side of the site, then I installed the HTC sync manager on the link provided as well. I had my phone connected to my computer usb 2.0 (not usb 3.0) the whole time and with USB debugging enabled (not in fastboot mode, but with phone normally on). After that I took the three files from the sdk that htc wants you to place in a separate folder and put them in c:\Android. I did not install anything from sdk this go around.. i just took the three files out and put them in a separate folder as instructed by htc. After that I opened cmd and directed it to the folder I placed the files in (cd c:\Android) and ran command "adb reboot bootlader" Once I did that and hit fastboot the "My HTC" in device manager no longer had an exclamation point. So in summary, I couldn't reverse the drivers from my computer that I installed first so I resorted to using my wife's computer that didn't have anything installed yet. I installed JRE, then HTC sync software, and just used the 3 files HTC wants from sdk and placed them into a separate folder. I didn't install anything from sdk. It all worked after that. I don't have instructions on how to reverse the usb drivers you have already installed because I couldn't figure it out... in fact, I formatted windows on my pc and am reinstalling. Hope this helps.
-eL
eL_777 said:
Here is a previous post I made to another guy having the same problem. Not sure if this will help but this is what I did.
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-eL
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Yeah I'm going to try it out on my roommates laptop that only has samsung drivers and the ADB installed and see what happens. Can't reformat the PC cause it's my School desktop and I've got work on there.
Once my macbook pro comes back from repairs I'll use that though, since I've never had issues running adb commands on my mac
Found a soultion
After I tried almost everything I tried to improvise and try something totally different and it worked!
First uninstall the driver in the Device Manger and then press to update it >> then press Browse my Computer for driver Software >> then press on Let me pick from list.... >> in the list choose the Portable Devices >> choose MPT USB Drive !
And It works...
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gald said:
After I tried almost everything I tried to improvise and try something totally different and it worked!
First uninstall the driver in the Device Manger and then press to update it >> then press Browse my Computer for driver Software >> then press on Let me pick from list.... >> in the list choose the Portable Devices >> choose MPT USB Drive !
And It works...
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MPT USB Drive isnt one of my options
However I've found that it's microsofts USB3 drivers, which override the Intel ones.
I just got my macbook back from repairs and it has USB3 ports as well so I was worried it wouldnt work, but its working fine from there
I'm having this same problem and nothing I do is working. I even tried from another computer but had no luck. adb finds the phone fine but fastboot just won't work. This is keeping me from getting S-Off. Someone please help.
Edit: Nevermind I think the issue is that I'm using Windows 8.1
I'm having the same problem I'm windows 8 64bit...
I have a nagging feeling that it's pda net.. I need to look into it today sometime
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Hey guys!
It's been a while that I've been seeing people having problems to enable USB debugging and setting up the Android SDK to recognize the device. So,I've made a guide to help you enable USB debugging and set up the Android SDK accordingly. So let's begin!
What you'll need:
Windows/Linux/Mac OS X with the Android SDK installed
A Fire Phone
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Setting up Android SDK and drivers:
At first,make sure you have the Android SDK installed,adb and fastboot working.
Open the SDK manager
Click on "Tools" and then click on "Manage add-on sites"
Click on the "User Defined Sites" tab,click "Add" and paste this URL:https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/addon.xml
Click "Ok". Wait for it to finish. Then,from the repo of Android 4.2.2(API Level 17),select Fire Phone SDK and install it.
Remove any Fire Phone drivers using device manager
Go to the directory of the SDK and find this:
Code:
/add-ons/addon-fire_phone_sdk_addon-amazon-17/tools/KindleDrivers.exe
Run the driver setup and connect the phone having USB debugging enabled. If you don't know how to do this,it's explained below.
Done!
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Enabling USB debugging:
Go to Settings
Scroll to the Device section and expand the section.
Tap Get info about your Fire.
Tap any item at least 7 times in 5 seconds
Developer options will appear. Set it to On.
Go to developer options and enable USB debugging.
Done!
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Thanks a lot for reading my guide. If this was useful to you,please hit the thanks button. Feel free to comment,post or report anything. Thanks.
Excellent!! I can confirm this is working.
Bin4ry's root method was unsuccessful. Tried all options including the pwn binary. Very nice to have adb working though. :good:
I am M3 said:
Excellent!! I can confirm this is working.
Bin4ry's root method was unsuccessful. Tried all options including the pwn binary. Very nice to have adb working though. :good:
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@SafinWasi - Could you take a look at getting ADB to recognize the device in recovery? I can test sideloading the update file to roll back to 3.5. Problem is ADB stops recognizing the device once it goes into recovery.
I am M3 said:
@SafinWasi - Could you take a look at getting ADB to recognize the device in recovery? I can test sideloading the update file to roll back to 3.5. Problem is ADB stops recognizing the device once it goes into recovery.
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Could you try in a Linux distro live CD? It should detect the device without a hitch
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I am M3 said:
@SafinWasi - Could you take a look at getting ADB to recognize the device in recovery? I can test sideloading the update file to roll back to 3.5. Problem is ADB stops recognizing the device once it goes into recovery.
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If you're using Windows here's how I did it on Windows 7. Once you open ADB and reboot it into recovery mode remove it from Device Manager. Reboot you PC if asked. Never unplug or remove your phone through any of this. You may need to remove it a second time from Device Manager after a reboot. It'll eventually show up under Other Devices with the Model Number as the device name (at least mine did). Once it's there then go and update the driver. Tell Windows you want to pick from a list of all the devices. Scroll down until you see Amazon listed on the left side. You'll then see "Android Composite ADB Interface" listed on the right. Choose that. Then it should be recognized again and you can sideload to roll back. Once you roll back you'll probably get a lot of errors but it will work and it will root using the towelroot APK that's posted in the other forum here. I had to have my phone services so I had to do a factory reset on my phone because it broke my phone services. But the roll back process itself was very easy to do once I figured out how to get it recognized again while in recovery mode.
I did what the directions say, but I don't see the fire phone listed in the sdk.
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I did what the directions say, but I don't see the fire phone listed in the sdk.
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You have to choose the correct driver in Device Manager
On Windows 8/8.1 you may have to activate unsigned drivers
Kindle drivers don't seem to be working for me!
In Windows 8 and newer you have to activate unsigned drivers.
And please choose driver in device manager!
Kindle driver not working for me on windows 7
Kindle driver not working for me on windows 7
Grizzly123 said:
Kindle driver not working for me on windows 7
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Try using a Linux distro
hey, first sorry for my bad english. isnt my native language.
ich have installed all i need (Windows/Linux/Mac OS X with the Android SDK installed,Android SDK installed,adb and fastboot working[but i dont really know what fastboot working means.])
i have no problem with step 1-5 but i dont understand step 6. i google it but i dont understand. can you please update pictures? that would be very nice.
i have a sec question. my fire phone is netlocked(german). is where still a netlock after install andoid?
again, sry for my bad english :/
thanks for help
munir
Step 6.
In windows device manger, remove all the fire phone devices listed.
Then run the KindleDivers.exe listed in step 7.
When you plug the phone back in windows "should" find and use the right drivers.
Thank you
For reference, the drivers have now moved. The following is an extract from the latest release notes:
* Windows USB drivers have been removed from the tools directory. You may access them from the SDK Manager under Extras.
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They're installed with the package Extras / Kindle Fire USB Driver and will be located at: android-sdk\extras\amazon\kindle_fire_usb_driver
Other than that, instructions work fine, thanks
hello op, i got as far as step 4, when you mention add the link, mine shows new, everything after step 4 is different. can you please help?
Stuck on recovery
Solved it
Update: in the sdk manager, you must select 'kindle fire usb driver' under 'extras' now, and install that package. Then, you can find it in the sdk dir under sdk/extras/amazon/kindle_fire_usb_driver/KindleDrivers.exe