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Hey guys. I got my Incredible on launch day, and loved it. I installed the PSX Emulator and was amazed at the actual capability of this device. I stumbled on here and started to see "root, flash, beta, OTA" and all this jargon is like arabic to me, I don't really understand what it means. I followed the instructions to "root" my device, and I don't know if I was successful, my phone operates the same way. Now here's where following instructions runs array for me...I'm running a Macbook, and I haven't really seen any step-by-steps for Mac. So all I'm asking is for a...glossary of the most important, used terms. And maybe someone to walk me through however to get the most out of my Incredible. Thanks guys.

I have a thread from yesterday where I had someone help.me from beginning to end. Unfortunately you're going to have a problem when it comes to adb shell and creating the semi and tools folders. Adb comes as an *.exe file which won't run on a MAC. I actually had to use my wife's netbook to go all the way through to installing Froyo. You can root your phone using unrevoked ASSUMING you've got at least OS 10.5. It will not work with 10.4.
Check my thread called a noob's adventures in rooting. I think that was the title.
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Something I just thought of, if you had Bootcamp on your Mac you could use that for everything. I don't have it on my macbook but it wouldn't be a bad idea.
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I have Bootcamp, but I don't really know how to set it up, nor am I the kind of person to drop 400 dollars on an OS.

So if you have Bootcamp installed I'm assuming you're partitioned for Windows and/or mac OS? If so, regardless of the mac OS, as long as you've got at lease Windows XP installed and can boot into that you can follow my other thread. I'm a virtual idiot when it comes to rooting and roms. If I was able to do it, anyone can. The thread turned into a step by step guide for idiots and I was able to do it. Wi.does is the only thing you need.
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Uhh... you can run adb shell in windows, linux, or mac. You just need to download the proper OS version from google.

Yep, like the above poster said, just install the android sdk for Mac and you can execute adb from there. Im confused as to why everyone is telling you to install windows. 0___o

The reason I said Windows was because I was using an unsupported version of the OS. Unrevoked doesn't support 10.4.
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[Q] Need help accessing system files Htc Evo

Hi Guys,
I am kinda new to Android and the Evo. I have OTA update 2.15.00.07.28 and have managed to sucessfully rooted my phone using Unvoked 3. I installed Baked Snack 1.7 Rom with Low Ridder theme. I have Rom manager 2.5.0.4 with ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.0.1. What I am having trouble doing is finding the system files! I searched the threads here / Google with no luck. I would like to be able to pull open all the system files from my Evo on my computer so I can better understand how Frayo 2.2 runs. When I boot into ClockworkMod Recovery and select mount sd card My files appear on my computer. However when I select mount system files nothing happens. I can't get a grasp of what mounting system files in the recovery does neither find a way to explore my Evo's system files. I saw a rooted app avaible for download in the app store that revieals system files on rooted phones but I would rather pull them up on my computer. I am using windows vista home 32bit OS. Thanks for any help in advanced.

Ok. For now, viewing your Android's true system files on your actual pc is impossible. However your can browse through them and make all the changes you need on your phone. First of all though. You need to be properly and fully rooted by using Toast's method part 1 and 2. This will properly root and unlock NAND protection on your phone to allow read/write access to /system. Unrevoked is **** for root as far as Im concerned. Although I would recommend using their S-off tool for further access. Search the XDA forums for toast's method for full root. But first, get comfortable with the mechanics of ADB. There are simple tutorials on XDA as well. After that make a small purchase and buy Root Explorer to browse everything you need! But be careful. Happy rooting XD
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Bmtx16 said:
Ok. For now, viewing your Android's true system files on your actual pc is impossible. However your can browse through them and make all the changes you need on your phone. First of all though. You need to be properly and fully rooted by using Toast's method part 1 and 2. This will properly root and unlock NAND protection on your phone to allow read/write access to /system. Unrevoked is **** for root as far as Im concerned. Although I would recommend using their S-off tool for further access. Search the XDA forums for toast's method for full root. But first, get comfortable with the mechanics of ADB. There are simple tutorials on XDA as well. After that make a small purchase and buy Root Explorer to browse everything you need! But be careful. Happy rooting XD
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you can view any system file you want to view, on your computer. pull the file using adb, change it, push it back.
i'm not going to give a tutorial on adb though. there are plenty of threads about it.

If you just want to explore the system files and poke around, I would suggest downloading the ROM you are using and just unzipping to look at the files. If you want to go deeper you can download an android kitchen and decompile.

timothydonohue said:
you can view any system file you want to view, on your computer. pull the file using adb, change it, push it back.
i'm not going to give a tutorial on adb though. there are plenty of threads about it.
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True. But consider the normal user, who in this case didn't even know how to properly root. I was suggesting the most problem free way for him.
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Hey thanks for all the replys. I did not know evoked don't fully unlock the phone. I will look into toast tutorial. Was in kinda a hurry found the first thing on rooting and thought it worked because it allowed me to install roms. I have net seeing a lot on adb I think when I can find some time I will look into that as well.
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Yeah. I almost screwed my EVO over from not rooting right
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How so?
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preacherjon said:
Hey thanks for all the replys. I did not know evoked don't fully unlock the phone. I will look into toast tutorial. Was in kinda a hurry found the first thing on rooting and thought it worked because it allowed me to install roms. I have net seeing a lot on adb I think when I can find some time I will look into that as well.
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Unrevoked 3 is a full permanent root.
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G. EVOke (v.) - Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.

jagxj220 said:
Unrevoked 3 is a full permanent root.
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G. EVOke (v.) - Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.
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I dont know alot about rooting but it seemed to me that the newest unrevoked done it all for me. If there is something its not done i have not missed it yet
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[HOWTO] Rooting your Samsung Intercept the Easy Way

Well, a lot of places are listing difficult methods to root their Sprint/Virgin Mobile (which I have) Samsung Intercept. Here is an easy way I discovered:
1) Download the Samsung Intercept drivers at: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/SPH-M910ZKASPR
2) Install the drivers for your computer (XP/Vista)
3) Download and install the SuperOneClickRoot 1.5.5 (latest version) at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
4) Run the SuperOneClickRoot program after enabling USB debugging mode on your Samsung Intercept which is plugged into your USB port.
5) Viola, your Intercept will be rooted now.
If you have the Virgin Mobile version then you will have the cheapest unlimited wifi/USB tethering option ever!
Enjoy...

one stop root
I have followed these instruction, however after Dling the lastest version 1.5.5 When i click root it just stops responding.?. I have debugging on tried the turn debugging off and back on none seem to work for my intercept. Using win7 any elp for my noob azz would be appreciated :}

one question?
i want to know if this way works. I put the application in the micro sd, the search in androzip and install, work or not. I did so in the hero and it worked fine whit another application similar to this.

I havent tested this method on Windows 7 but it worked perfectly on my Windows XP SP3 machine.
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Did you make sure to install the drivers first?
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Also you wouldn't run this program from the card itself...
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This is one way, but there is an alternative and in my opinion "easier" way of achieving "Temporary Root"...
There is an app called Z4root and the author of this app is one of our very own. Please thank z4ziggy and Sebastian Krahmer's rageagainstthecage because if it wasn't for them it would not be possible...
Navigate HERE to see the details and the download. It is very simple and as I have figured out, only the "Temporary Root" option works on the Virgin Mobile Samsung Intercept at this time.
Once the app is installed just click temporary root and you have root until your device is rebooted...
Have Fun and Be Safe!

question
this if for android 2.1 version or for 2.2 version?

Android 2.1 version. Unfortunately I just found out that I got only temporary root this easy way so apparently the settings didn't stick after I rebooted my phone

I would recommend the z4root option above
Temporary root only. Does Sprint version get permanent one?
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I am not sure about that, but z4root is another easy way to enable a temporary root in order to flash a custom rom on the intercept...
I have been developing and hacking android since day one[tmo g1] and want to flash my intercept. Just holding off until a more stable rom/kernel is released.
Had a baby girl 2 months aggo and don't have the devel time needed to push out a stable rom by myself...
Y'all can msg me on gtalk at anytime if you have any questions or concerns on my new screen name androidsamurai.
Happy new year guys...
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Thanks man.
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I just dragged Universal Androot onto my SDcard and installed it.
Pressed the root button and it was done in 5 seconds...or am I missing something?

Is this temporary root or perma root?
Btw I looked on samsung.com for drivers for the Intercept I could never find any ):

question
the z4root works whit 2.2froyo in the intercept or is only for 2.1

looks like z4 only for 2.1 its not working for me

Hey, has anyone actually had success from the guide with a Froyo Intercept VM / Sprint?

Temporary root so far it seems.
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superoneclick root says its rooted but it really isnt, su is installed but i cant grant superuser access

here's the guide to rooting that i use everytime. It works like a champ.
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/int...cept-wfroyo-permanent-root-using-epic-expoit/

[Q] rooting and internal memory

Hi all,
I recently got an Xperia play and so far I love it but I am running out of internal memory (it only has 380mb available for apps etc). I'm relatively new to android so please stick with me!
I read on a forum that you can partition a section of the SD card then use an app called "Link2SD" to use that partition as additional internal memory. As part of this you have to root the phone. I tried this and the software didn't work.
My main question is regarding rooting, is it worth doing? I'd heard that if you root your phone you risk bricking it and also you can't get future software updates. If that's true then I won't get ice cream sandwich in the next update.
So, can anyone advise me on if rooting is a good thing to do and if so, how do I do it? If not, do you know of any good ways to increase the internal memory that don't need rooting? I am already using the App2SD application which helps a bit but not enough as I've already moved all I can to the SD card in normal settings.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!

It's REALLY worth it and you'd be super unlucky to brick or cause any damage by trying to root.
Use superoneclick. Really quick and simple.
Then Link2SD works fine (it needs root to work). You can move all of your apps across stopping the annoying messages about low memory.
Then when you get a bit more brave get titanium backup, backup everything.
Then google safe removal list xperia play xda and get rid of the sony bloatware you don't use. Will be like a new phone my friend. Enjoy your Play!

Thanks mate, I'm still torn if I want to risk it! Would it be OK with future software updates if I did root? How do I use the rooting program you mentioned, download it to my PC then just execute it with the phone plugged in? Sorry for all the questions, I know nothing of the internal workings of android! Thanks
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Superoneclick is a program you run on your PC. Literally one click with your phone connected and you're rooted. There are practically no risks involved at all.
You'll still be able to update OTA if you don't uninstall any stock apps. ICS will be available for FlashTool when it's released anyway so I wouldn't worry about that

Sounds good, I've already got instructions for a program to partition the SD card and for link2sd. I'll give it a go! I'm assuming the stock apps will be the ones not on the safe list? Can I still move games that came preinstalled? Thanks for all your help, it's much appreciated!
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Basically don't uninstall any app that is installed to /system/app if you want OTA
This is irrelevant anyway since ICS won't come OTA. You'll have to use FlashTool or SEUS

hi !
When you are rooted ! uninstall those crap stock app list with Titanium backup (from market),
Warning ! It need root !
link to the list of safe removal app :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046699
See ya

do you know if there's an app to unroot my phone? I'll probably do the partition thing, remove the apps I don't need then unroot the phone again. Any ideas? Thanks
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wildone277 said:
do you know if there's an app to unroot my phone? I'll probably do the partition thing, remove the apps I don't need then unroot the phone again. Any ideas? Thanks
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Perhaps superoneclick does unroot as well (can't remember and not near a pc. But you don't need to unroot. Keeping root does no harm. If you're thinking about warranties then it's pointless as you'll have missing apps etc when you send it away.. Again though, root does no harm and you can quickly flash a stock xperia rom (they're linked in a thread here and all listed on xperiagamer website) should you need to send the phone for repair
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wildone277 said:
do you know if there's an app to unroot my phone? I'll probably do the partition thing, remove the apps I don't need then unroot the phone again. Any ideas? Thanks
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Link2sd needs root access to run. If you remove root you won't be able to use Link2sd anymore

ah ok, you can tell I'm new to all this stuff can't you?!
Thanks!

How come ICS won't be coming as an OTA update? I'd read that it was being released in April for the Play?
I may need to pick your brains about how to get hold of ICS when it's released then!

Is there an equivalent to super one click for macs or will I be forced to use my 2009 eepc?
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I have uninstalled the apps, using titanium backup...but I think the data is still there cause the space has not improved...

Superoneclick will work on the .62 firmware as well right? ..
I let the phone do a software update and I thought I read somewhere that the .62 cannot be rooted.. please tell me I'm wrong..
this low internal memory is so freaking annoying

Hi all,
I think I've finally got all the info I need, just need to make the decision of which way to go now!
I found a hack that you can use to send apps to the SD card without rooting:
http://www.bongizmo.com/blog/moving-all-android-apps-to-sdcard-apps2sd-froyo/
but I'm more nervous of hacking that rooting because at least there is lots of guidance on rooting for novices like myself! What do you reckon? To root or not to root, that is the question!
I was thinking, now that my SD card will be taking the brunt of the apps data etc, is it possible to exchange the 16gb card I got with the phone for a standard 32gb micro sd to expand the capacity? I'm concerned that if I do this, links between the phone and SD card might not work anymore.
Thanks

Can anyone please confirm that superoneclick works with the xperia play, android version 2.3.4? If so, which version? I've downloaded v2[1].3.3 and I'm ready to take the plunge. Thanks
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I'm afraid I'll need step by step instructions for rooting my play, I can't get it to work. I downloaded superoneclick and tried to execute it and it just closed itself. Do I need to install SDK whatever that is? I have no idea what I'm doing! Please help!
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wildone277 said:
I'm afraid I'll need step by step instructions for rooting my play, I can't get it to work. I downloaded superoneclick and tried to execute it and it just closed itself. Do I need to install SDK whatever that is? I have no idea what I'm doing! Please help!
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Are you running as admin?
If you can't get it to work try DoomLord's Easy Rooting Toolkit - don't have a link as I'm on my phone but it should be easy enough to find

Michealtbh said:
Are you running as admin?
If you can't get it to work try DoomLord's Easy Rooting Toolkit - don't have a link as I'm on my phone but it should be easy enough to find
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just tried it, i just get "cannot find the path specified" on each line, I'm probably doing something fundamentally wrong! Does it need to be in media transfer mode? Here's what I did:
Downloaded the Zip file and extracted all the files into a folder.
Turned on USB debugging and unknown sources
Connected the phone via USB and skipped the prompt to open the phone folders
Executed the "run me.bat" file
Pressed any button as prompted
What am I doing wrong?

[Q] hey guyus new note 2 owner today need advice

hey all just got a note 2 today came from a rooted and romed bionic running carbon rom i tried a method for rooting this phone and it failed due to my comp being windows 8 the phone is striaght out the box and i need some direction to a working easy method possibly a walkthrough or vid i already got my rom picked out and im ready to rock just hit a wall with rooting thanks......steve

you want to root your device with easy method? if yes use framaroot
chose super su and aragorn
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276

Just search it up on YouTube. I always solve a problem. So much useful videos. Hope I helped.

Dont forget to make your current rom and efs backup.
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