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[Q] Rooting an EVO without USB data connection

Hello,
I have an Evo that is running the stock ROM; it charges through the micro-usb, but the device is not recognized on Mac/Linux(Ubuntu 10.04) and Windows 7 operating systems.
I have tried using OEM Blackberry, Nokia, Samsung and HTC cables, but the results are the same. I do not have warranty on this device, so I cannot exchange it.
I am pretty much ok with the way it is working; but I want to remove all the bloatware, for which I need root access.
I want to know if there is a way to root the device without having access to the data connection through USB?
Thanks in advance

nope, usb is required connection for rooting, sorry man

Thank you!
Is the rooting process dependent on the usb connection for adb access to the device? If that is the case, can I activate adb over wi-fi without root?
I tried it, but it was not connecting (none of the adb commands like "start adbd" worked). I am able to pair my MBP with the device through bluetooth. Is it possible to use that? I remember ActiveSync working for WinMo through bluetooth.
I am just throwing up ideas that someone may latch on. Thanks for your attention and help.

libran said:
Thank you!
Is the rooting process dependent on the usb connection for adb access to the device? If that is the case, can I activate adb over wi-fi without root?
I tried it, but it was not connecting (none of the adb commands like "start adbd" worked). I am able to pair my MBP with the device through bluetooth. Is it possible to use that? I remember ActiveSync working for WinMo through bluetooth.
I am just throwing up ideas that someone may latch on. Thanks for your attention and help.
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adb can be pushed over wireless but once in recovery adb over wifi is gone

Why is connecting my phone too pc SO HARD???

This has been an ongoing issue on my Arc.
It is like nearly impossible to connect my phone to PC.
I have tried via wireless, and when connecting vis USB, I have to unplug my phone about 20 + times before it finds it and lets me into the files.
Why is this? Is this an Xperia issue, or is this a windows 7 issue?
Is there a work around for this yet, its driving me insane. At both work and home it takes forever to get my phone to connect to pc.
thanks, Amanda

I have exactly the same problem. Both hotspot and usb tethering only connect to local internet. It has connected to the internet before but lately nothing. We have 2 Arcs and they both have the same problem. We have windows vista.
Sent from my LT15i

Try multi mount sd on market
Just download ,put widget on home screen toggle it on and connect phone via usb
Done ,access to all ur files
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App

I only had trouble connecting via PC Companion and that piece of crap managed to brick my phone when trying to update to 2.3.4 so I took the plunge and unlocked the boot loader. I have had no problems connecting with Fastboot, Flash Tool or just connecting as a mass storage device (although this can take 10-20 seconds before it registers). The laptop I use for the phone runs XP.

Did you find it hard to unlock the bootloader and will this void my warranty??

I use Win 7 Ultimate and it finds my Arc instantly when connected to USB (have not tried any other method). Same on both PCs I use. So it might not be the OS. It could be firewall or antivirus. I use Windows firewall and Microsoft Essentials, but others may be more strict.
Windows Vista and wi-fi is the whole other story. Vista just keeps thinking of new ways how to play with your nerves when it comes to any wi-fi functionality. I for one could not persuade it to connect to internet via WI-FI, it just let me connect to the local network. I therefore skipped it and went straight from XP to Win 7.

Devilbabi said:
Did you find it hard to unlock the bootloader and will this void my warranty??
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There are guides on here on how to do it (I would advise against following SE own guide as it is too involved). The biggest issue for me was, of course, getting the PC to see the phone in Fastboot mode. Once I had solved this issue (using device manager on the PC to install the drivers) it was easy.
Yes it could void your warranty. If you make a mess updating your phone by flashing custom ROMs then this would not be covered. Also if you overclock you CPU to 2.5gHz and melt it that would not be covered. I would guess that manufacturing faults would still be covered but ALL modification is at your own risk. I was comfortable to do this as I have installed lots of custom ROMs from my time as a ZTE Blade and SE X10 owner. At the moment there are not that many modifications that are available but with SE announcing they are supporting the Devs I am sure that will change.

maybe becuase you got mtp set instead of mass storage?

Try MyPhoneExplorer ...
Peace.

soldiers33 said:
maybe becuase you got mtp set instead of mass storage?
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I changed it over to mass storage and it seemed to connect to my work laptop straight away. I will try this when I get home on my home pc, Thanks so much to everyone for your help.

[Q] After zergRush Root, can't connect in MTP

I rooted my phone using the zergRush one click method but the PC companion refuses to connect to my phone i tried re-installing the PC companion software but the same thing happens.
It only connects in MSC
If u guys have any idea on how to do that i need to connect to my laptop through the wireless connection.

try:
settings>sony ericsson>connection>usb connection mode, and beneath that you see an option for autoconnect
might be different words cuz i translated from dutch

Thanks for the reply.
I just found out the fix.
The problem was in the registry of the phone so the PC refused it after root.
I cleaned the registry and it connected just fine.

Where was this so called registry? What did you delete?

I uninstalled the device from the device manager and also PC companion software.
Then I used Tune-up utilities to clean the registry. I guess you can use any other similar software like system mechanic to clean your registry then install everything back.

NOTE 2 USB connection impossible

Hello everybody,
I've a problem with my NOTE 2.
When I try to connect my NOTE 2 to my PC at work, the PC is not able to recognize it.
I think it's due to the MTP protocole.
I know that with my SGS1, it works.
Do you think that there is a possibilitie to install an app in order to transform the phone in USB Storage as an standard USB Stick? Or a program made by a developper.
It will be very helpfull for me if you find a solution.
If you want more informations, ask me.
Thanks

zewolf said:
Hello everybody,
I've a problem with my NOTE 2.
When I try to connect my NOTE 2 to my PC at work, the PC is not able to recognize it.
I think it's due to the MTP protocole.
I know that with my SGS1, it works.
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You need to start your "windows Installer" service before connecting your device
How to:
Make sure Windows is set to auto-update
connect your device with USB
From Device manager(right-click on "My Computer" and choose "Manage") Uninstall the Drivers
disconnect your USB device
Go to PC->Control Panel->Adminstrative Tools->Services
Start your "windows Installer" service
Connect your device with USB
keep the device connected until windows show Device Install Succefully(it can take a while, up to 10 minutes)
It should work well after that.

zewolf said:
Hello everybody,
I've a problem with my NOTE 2.
When I try to connect my NOTE 2 to my PC at work, the PC is not able to recognize it.
I think it's due to the MTP protocole.
I know that with my SGS1, it works.
Do you think that there is a possibilitie to install an app in order to transform the phone in USB Storage as an standard USB Stick? Or a program made by a developper.
It will be very helpfull for me if you find a solution.
If you want more informations, ask me.
Thanks
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Hey zewolf,
Most of the companies have there security policy where the USB storage is disabled same goes with me the Firm where i was working it was Disabled it use to charge but never open the Drives i had to raise a request to Local It team who manages the IT for us for the tech to visit and using Admin rights he enabled it and now works find suggest you to check with your local IT team,

Using android phone as wifi or bluetooth or usb keyboard

I am using a nexus 5x and own an asus stick computer running windows 10. I have searched and found some apps such as "unified remote" but these apps require the pc to be already running after passing the password screen, so I can't use the phone to type the password via bluetooth or wifi. As the stick pc is intended to be portable, I am not quite comfortable to remove password protection and bring it out of home or office. The other option of connecting the phone to pc via usb (such as the app "usb keyboard") requires root and custom kernel, but I wish to use android pay and root or any modification to the system is prohibited.
Are there any apps which I can use to connect the phone and pc to let me type the password, via bluetooth or wifi or usb, or any workaround for my situation?
Thanks for help

thank you