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[Q] Noobs Guide

Please can someone make guide for noobs ? i just came from galaxy note because of delays and bought this awesome device.
I even dont know what the hell is Hboot,fastboot, ??RUU??, and dont know how to flash via ADB etc..
if someone make thread like this it will be very useful.
I have been reading this forum for 2 days but it doesnt given me something.. it looks like its made for peoples who have skills with HTC devices (i am good skilled with flashung Samsung devices)
Thx

So why u posting this in dev section???
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Sramie said:
Please can someone make guide for noobs ? i just came from galaxy note because of delays and bought this awesome device.
I even dont know what the hell is Hboot,fastboot, ??RUU??, and dont know how to flash via ADB etc..
if someone make thread like this it will be very useful.
I have been reading this forum for 2 days but it doesnt given me something.. it looks like its made for peoples who have skills with HTC devices (i am good skilled with flashung Samsung devices)
Thx
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Hi sramie, this should be in general section but basically, and I'm not going to get too detailed here, hboot is your original bootloader. Same as when you first rooted a Samsung through Odin. You had to boot the device into its bootloader before you could do anything.
Fastboot is effectively you're first OEM version of Odin and or recovery but on the phone itself. You can boot into it and then flash everything else via commands from a pc. Some of these commands are Adb some are fastboot. So these commands are behind the GUI of Odin. When you try and flash a Rom on a Samsung these are the commands given just through a graphic interface without you having to type them into a command prompt.
Ruu is just the original software installed on a device in its entirety. It can be region or provider specific. That's why we don't all get updates ota at same time.
I'm not going to go into step by step here because searching and learning is the best way to understand what you are doing. And there are heaps of tutorials already on these forums. Try search terms recovery, adb and tutorial. Should give you what you need.
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thanks alot
but i still dont know what is RUU.. there is specific firmwares with different RUU ? where i can get them ?
thx

Root without Computer?

Hello,
First, let me apologize if this has already been discussed. However, I couldn't seem to find any info about it. So, my question is: Can I root Jellybean 4.1 on my Galaxy Nexus i9250 without a computer? I bought the device second hand from somebody else (it wasn't used, it was pretty much sealed in box) so it already has an unlocked bootloader. It doesn't have CWM, I checked. Now, because the hard part is already done (unlocked bootloader), I should be able to root, and flash CWM through ROM Manager, right? That's the only obstacle between me and sweet roming! I don't have a windows computer that I canuse for this process, or else I would already be done.
Thanks!

Unfortunately you need to be able to flash the recovery to begin your rom-ing adventures and without root access your stuck doing it from the bootloader.
But all the tools you need are available for windows Linux and Mac so what you are looking to do is very possible with whatever hardware and operating system you have.
What exactly are you using for a computer so maybe I can get you pointed in the right direction.

I have an Asus Transformer with me, and a windows at home.... But, I'm not home, and I won't be for a while. I'm traveling until the 14th. Hence, my question. I suppose I shouldn't be ROM-ing without a computer available, but... It's so hard to resist!
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Ricksta said:
I have an Asus Transformer with me, and a windows at home.... But, I'm not home, and I won't be for a while. I'm traveling until the 14th. Hence, my question. I suppose I shouldn't be ROM-ing without a computer available, but... It's so hard to resist!
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an internet point will be your best friend

If you have the correct cables, you could use this fastboot binary on your tab to unlock your gnexus's bootloader and flash custom recovery, and root via flashable zip.

Moved To Q&A.. Please do not post any questions in the dev section..

nvm

Thanks, got it!
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Upgrading to stock JB on Mac OSx

Got an Australian Gnex running 4.04. The OTS jellybean update is months away according to Vodafone AU so ive been looking into manual solution that causes the least disruption possible. Very tough diciphering the language on here. My apologies but there doesnt seem to be a specific thread that can help.
From what i have read - I can open the Bootloader and somehow flash the factory image without rooting?
Was on the dev page at google to get the latest firmware? - ive DL'd yakju Android 4.1.1 (JRO03C)
I have already unlocked the bootloader with a toolkit for mac found here on XDA. i just dont know what to do next? The file is a .tgz which ive never heard of? dont you normally copy the whole zip file to the SD card then boot into recovery and somehow flash the new firmware? Help.

bigdave78 said:
Got an Australian Gnex running 4.04. The OTS jellybean update is months away according to Vodafone AU so ive been looking into manual solution that causes the least disruption possible. Very tough diciphering the language on here. My apologies but there doesnt seem to be a specific thread that can help.
From what i have read - I can open the Bootloader and somehow flash the factory image without rooting?
Was on the dev page at google to get the latest firmware? - ive DL'd yakju Android 4.1.1 (JRO03C)
I have already unlocked the bootloader with a toolkit for mac found here on XDA. i just dont know what to do next? The file is a .tgz which ive never heard of? dont you normally copy the whole zip file to the SD card then boot into recovery and somehow flash the new firmware? Help.
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All the info you need is in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895

Petrovski80 said:
All the info you need is in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
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Thanks - i had read that thread but im stuck at the directory commands. its not working on mac.

Did you download the proper platform tools for your OS?
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Petrovski80 said:
Did you download the proper platform tools for your OS?
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Yes. i dont know how use commands and directories. The thread is not clear for mac users.
The 'NEW!Install Stock Jelly Bean / Unroot to Stock Jelly Bean [Odin for Mac] ONLY GSM!' one click method didnt work.
Such a shame this has to be so complicated. Im stuck and now just have a wiped phone still on 4.04 and i cant ask any pertinent questions in the appropriate threads because im a new member.

Petrovski80 said:
Did you download the proper platform tools for your OS?
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bigdave78 said:
Yes. i dont know how use commands and directories. The thread is not clear for mac users.
The 'NEW!Install Stock Jelly Bean / Unroot to Stock Jelly Bean [Odin for Mac] ONLY GSM!' one click method didnt work.
Such a shame this has to be so complicated. Im stuck and now just have a wiped phone still on 4.04 and i cant ask any pertinent questions in the appropriate threads because im a new member.
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Question remains - once the bootloader is unlocked - can you install the downloaded google factory image from recovery without any complex commands?

bigdave78 said:
Yes. i dont know how use commands and directories. The thread is not clear for mac users.
The 'NEW!Install Stock Jelly Bean / Unroot to Stock Jelly Bean [Odin for Mac] ONLY GSM!' one click method didnt work.
Such a shame this has to be so complicated. Im stuck and now just have a wiped phone still on 4.04 and i cant ask any pertinent questions in the appropriate threads because im a new member.
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It is not complicated at all. If you don't know how to open a terminal window and type in commands, it has nothing to do with android or flashing. It has to do with knowing how to use your computer.
I already replied to you in the other thread: to switch directories in a terminal, you use the cd command, i.e., cd /this/is/where/my/files/are
Lack of knowledge on how to use your Mac should not be confused with anything Android... not related at all.
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efrant said:
It is not complicated at all. If you don't know how to open a terminal window and type in commands, it has nothing to do with android or flashing. It has to do with knowing how to use your computer.
I already replied to you in the other thread: to switch directories in a terminal, you use the cd command, i.e., cd /this/is/where/my/files/are
Lack of knowledge on how to use your Mac should not be confused with anything Android... not related at all.
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I genuinely appreciate the help, but realise that 95% of computer users will never open a terminal and type a command. Ive typed your commands in terminal but its not working and i dont understand directories. If i dont ask questions ill never learn will i? I cant see your reply anywhere??

bigdave78 said:
I genuinely appreciate the help, but realise that 95% of computer users will never open a terminal and type a command. Ive typed your commands in terminal but its not working and i dont understand directories. If i dont ask questions ill never learn will i? I cant see your reply anywhere??
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Asking questions if you don't understand is perfectly fine... and I'm willing to help. But complaining that a procedure is complicated and lengthy when it actually is not, is not cool.
As for your issue (although I've never used MacOS): if you save the files in a directory call junk, and junk is located in myname, the the command to reach junk would be something like: cd /myname/junk. Or, find a way to open a terminal in the junk directory to begin with -- I'm sure if you search any Mac help site (with something like how to open a terminal) you can easily find that out, no?
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efrant said:
Asking questions if you don't understand is perfectly fine... and I'm willing to help. But complaining that a procedure is complicated and lengthy when it actually is not, is not cool.
As for your issue (although I've never used MacOS): if you save the files in a directory call junk, and junk is located in myname, the the command to reach junk would be something like: cd /myname/junk. Or, find a way to open a terminal in the junk directory to begin with -- I'm sure if you search any Mac help site (with something like how to open a terminal) you can easily find that out, no?
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The fact ive sat here for more than 4 hours reading through threads, searching forums, reading tech sites, asking friends, unlocking the bootloader, downloading firmware, trying desperately to make 'terminal' work with your method, and leaving posting in this forum as the last resort - is testmanet to how complicated this is to a new user - especially one on a mac system. Ive used one click root methods previously when i had access to windows - unfortunately i dont anymore. I think the guides are easy to follow as a PC user, not necessarily for a mac. Ive tried to use terminal to locate the files, i cant do it. dont understand the basic principals involved to understand the mistakes im making.

bigdave78 said:
The fact ive sat here for more than 4 hours reading through threads, searching forums, reading tech sites, asking friends, unlocking the bootloader, downloading firmware, trying desperately to make 'terminal' work with your method, and leaving posting in this forum as the last resort - is testmanet to how complicated this is to a new user - especially one on a mac system. Ive used one click root methods previously when i had access to windows - unfortunately i dont anymore. I think the guides are easy to follow as a PC user, not necessarily for a mac. Ive tried to use terminal to locate the files, i cant do it. dont understand the basic principals involved to understand the mistakes im making.
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I think you are making it more complicated that it really is. When you open a terminal, in which directory does it open? In other words, what is the prompt that you see? THAT is the directory that you should download and extract all the files to.

That's the problem you need to fix. Read some basics about macosx. Get comfortable using it. Then proceed with flashing your gnex.
This looks like a good tutorial:
http://guides.macrumors.com/Terminal
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I'm now rooted with super user acces. followed techfanatic9's guide in the Mac thread and keyed in the commands in terminal. But now how do i install the factory image from Google?Yakju-jro030c? Its not a rom is it??
Do i still need to learn terminal commands???

bigdave78 said:
I'm now rooted with super user acces. followed techfanatic9's guide in the Mac thread and keyed in the commands in terminal. But now how do i install the factory image from Google?Yakju-jro030c? Its not a rom is it??
Do i still need to learn terminal commands???
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Another issue you are having is that you are trying too many different methods, and confusing them. There was no need to root if you are flashing a new rom.
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efrant said:
Another issue you are having is that you are trying too many different methods, and confusing them. There was no need to root if you are flashing a new rom.
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Okay, so now there is no way i can do this because im rooted? ...im a frustrated, technically struggling user that just wants to try and get jelly bean stock image - nothing more extravagant than that. ive tried to follow every instruction to the letter.....aside from having to learn terminal language for OSx, im doing my best. come on dude, not everyone has that kind of time

bigdave78 said:
Okay, so now there is no way i can do this because im rooted? ...im a frustrated, technically struggling user that just wants to try and get jelly bean stock image - nothing more extravagant than that. ive tried to follow every instruction to the letter.....aside from having to learn terminal language for OSx, im doing my best. come on dude, not everyone has that kind of time
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You can still flash the stock jb as per my instructions. It's just that rooting made no difference - it was a wasted step.
And as I said before, you don't have to learn the commands, as I've written them out for you. You just need to find out how to save the files and open a terminal in the same folder, which doesn't seem like a difficult thing to do. Google should be able to tell you how to open a terminal in a specific folder. Or, as I mention before, save the files in the folder which you already have your terminal open.
The whole purpose of my guide was to learn -- and you are have a more difficult time than others because you have taken shortcuts (I.e. 1-click methods) in the past.
I agree, not everyone has that kind of time: I have 3 kids (with everything that comes along with that), work a high-stress, 70 hour a week job, and no IT/tech/linux/android background, but I managed.
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efrant said:
You can still flash the stock jb as per my instructions. It's just that rooting made no difference - it was a wasted step.
And as I said before, you don't have to learn the commands, as I've written them out for you. You just need to find out how to save the files and open a terminal in the same folder, which doesn't seem like a difficult thing to do. Google should be able to tell you how to open a terminal in a specific folder. Or, as I mention before, save the files in the folder which you already have your terminal open.
The whole purpose of my guide was to learn -- and you are have a more difficult time than others because you have taken shortcuts (I.e. 1-click methods) in the past.
I agree, not everyone has that kind of time: I have 3 kids (with everything that comes along with that), work a high-stress, 70 hour a week job, and no IT/tech/linux/android background, but I managed.
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I didnt find how to move the terminal command subject and i did try many different pages via google and many different ways of phrasing the query. So i just dumped all the files onto the desktop as that was where terminal seemed to be referringand it seems to be working. im waiting for the final reboot - its taking a long time. :fingers-crossed:

bigdave78 said:
I didnt find how to move the terminal command subject and i did try many different pages via google and many different ways of phrasing the query. So i just dumped all the files onto the desktop as that was where terminal seemed to be referringand it seems to be working. im waiting for the final reboot - its taking a long time. :fingers-crossed:
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I think you got it! The first boot will take significantly longer than usually.
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efrant said:
I think you got it! The first boot will take significantly longer than usually.
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Still waiting. should it take 15 minutes plus??

40 minutes. Stuck on the black screen with google and the lock at the bottom?
take it this is bad news.

Xperia Arc lt15i Root Fckin` problem :|

Hi guys... 1 week ago i got my first android phone : an SE Xperia Arc lt15i ...
Ok .. So i updated it to ICS 4.0.4.587 with Sony PC Companion... Still no problems yet
I decided to root my phone because i wanted to use some apps that required root...
I started with this How To Root Xperia Arc/Arc S and running ICS Android 4.0.4 [4.1.B.0.431+4.1.B.0.587] ( from youtube .. i cant post links)
I mention that i`m a newbie at this chapter :angel:
* I downloaded rady to root 4.0.4 [4.1.B.0.431]
* kernel for my Arc
and
* Flashtool from his description
ok ... now when i start to flash like in video , flashtool freeze when tryin` to flash system.sin ... and this is not good... now my phone is ****ted ... i cant use it , is like a fackin` toy...
i tryed hundred methods to repair it and no fackin` chances... plz help me... i spend so much money to buy it and now i cant use it,,, i`m mad as hell...
explain me step by step what should i do... i`m desperate

Download the Sony Update Service and flash your phone with that software. It's easy to use, run it and you will see all the instructions
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Did you get an error message on flashtool or did it just stop? If there was a message post it, if not retry with flashtool, it should still work even if the phone appears dead

Bro,I am new to xda.I've got one of this lt15i.Its on stock 4.0.4/4.1.B.0.587 and unlock bootloader says yes.
Does everyone here need to download Android SDK prior to flashing or rooting their devices?And when one does download the android SDK and run it on pcx64 it prompts to download java as well.Now I've got to files.So I double click on SDK and keeps prompting to download java.How do we overcome this as I believe it a must have application to connect both pc and device.I am stuck with these two downloads not knowing what to do next.
If there was a way kindly open a thread for newcomers to go into a post on how to get started on pc and then their device.
Thank you.
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sandroidnz01 said:
Bro,I am new to xda.I've got one of this lt15i.Its on stock 4.0.4/4.1.B.0.587 and unlock bootloader says yes.
Does everyone here need to download Android SDK prior to flashing or rooting their devices?And when one does download the android SDK and run it on pcx64 it prompts to download java as well.Now I've got to files.So I double click on SDK and keeps prompting to download java.How do we overcome this as I believe it a must have application to connect both pc and device.I am stuck with these two downloads not knowing what to do next.
If there was a way kindly open a thread for newcomers to go into a post on how to get started on pc and then their device.
Thank you.
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Hello, before I begin, I just want to thank you for your post is actually what finally gave me the final push to get an account here at xda. I know how it feels when you can't get a quick reply, or even worse, when you end up resorting to trial and error and brick your phone. So, I decided to create a new account to help people stuck in similar situations as well as to relieve the more experienced members of some of their load. Answering the same old questions can get pretty boring haha.
To answer your questions:
1) No, you will not require SDK if you're only seeking to root or flash your phone. Though, I have read some guides where they recommend you do so because you can also get the required usb driver files from there, though this is also not necessary.
2) I'm not too sure about your problem with Java, however, you do need to get it fixed because it is required for certain applications like flashtools. Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling it. I used to have similar problem with Java, albeit for other programs. Perhaps one of the more experienced members around would be of more help if the problem persists.
To end off, I'd just like to express that I do agree with your final sentiments. I also started on my android journey alone, and it was a bit of a hassle figuring stuff out, especially after I unlocked my bootloader and couldn't rely on SEUS to save my ass. Well, feel free to ask if you have any questions. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to explain some details in an easier-to-understand manner.

[Q] unlocking bootloader using linux(fedora)? help

okay ive looked around and havent found anything regarding this topic.
im trying to unlock bootloader and root my htc one v (cdma) using the only computer i have avaliable, and it just so happens it runs fedora. im no noob to the rooting world, just new to it using linux. ive never had a problem using htcdev.com, but the instructions to unlock bootloader mainly refer to windows users.
Can someone please walk me through this process for linux users like me?
I've already got the files i need (android-sdk_r21.0.1-linux.tgz and fastboot.zip)
now how do i use the terminal? (as dos is to windows)

I think all you need is adb setup
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md1008 said:
I think all you need is adb setup
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Details please. Got the files htcdev told me I needed, just am clueless how to use terminal. Or is there other way to go about it? (one click unlock/root for linux?) Step by step guide would be appreciative

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/HOWTO_Setup_Android_Development
that looks like it will do the trick for you. if you dont plan on making android apps, skip the part about installing eclipse. your main focus is the android sdk
once you get the sdk set up, open it up and make sure to install platform-tools, fastboot comes as part of that package.
that guide doesnt seem to talk about setting up the drivers, so look here (should be distro independant, maybe)
http://esausilva.com/2010/05/13/setting-up-adbusb-drivers-for-android-devices-in-linux-ubuntu/
hope that gets you started in the right direction, i use ubuntu and havnt touched fedora in a ages

i already have tat sdk file (android-sdk_r21.0.1-linux.tgz) can find how to install the platform tools. and the sdk comes with 3 folders, yet only "tools" has 115.4mb of data in it. no where in that folder is platform tools. why is windows easier to root phone with, then a computer using linux (basically same thing as android) its impossible without serious coding skills... if it were my computer id have ununtu also... in other words no progress yet. and beginning to really dislike fedora...