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cannot for the love of all thats holy get adb to work

ive tried everything i read in most of these forums, and i know im missing something so stupid, so feel free to point out the obvious. but i cannot or have not ever been able to issue a command using adb.exe ive adjusted path name to were my android sdk is located. i know that the adbexe. in the tools folder itself doesnt open but i cant seem to get it working from command prompt either. im rooted and i thought i was nand unlocked until i tried recently to flash fresh's latest rom. (hboot 0.79.0000.) im currently running fresh.3 and would like to update. currently i have clockworks recovery running in rom manger because everytime i use ra amons i cant get into recovery at all to flash fresh update. dos opens up and shuts down after running some unknown commands. Being a noob to android coming from the iphone im at a loss. consider myself tech smart i can follow and understand most things. ive jailbroken and rooted my two previous phones so not a total noob. i just want to be able to do this one task its like a brick wall ive run into and im at a standstill!!!!! anyy help anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated

dbc00per said:
ive tried everything i read in most of these forums, and i know im missing something so stupid, so feel free to point out the obvious. but i cannot or have not ever been able to issue a command using adb.exe ive adjusted path name to were my android sdk is located. i know that the adbexe. in the tools folder itself doesnt open but i cant seem to get it working from command prompt either. im rooted and i thought i was nand unlocked until i tried recently to flash fresh's latest rom. (hboot 0.79.0000.) im currently running fresh.3 and would like to update. currently i have clockworks recovery running in rom manger because everytime i use ra amons i cant get into recovery at all to flash fresh update. dos opens up and shuts down after running some unknown commands. Being a noob to android coming from the iphone im at a loss. consider myself tech smart i can follow and understand most things. ive jailbroken and rooted my two previous phones so not a total noob. i just want to be able to do this one task its like a brick wall ive run into and im at a standstill!!!!! anyy help anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated
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This would be better suited for Q&A that being said post the commands you are issuing and the errors you are getting. This would help someone trying to help you. Good luck

Try posting in clear concise sentences and it will help as well. Your post is like reading a teenagers tantrum and it's hard to follow.
From what I gathered, you can't get ADB to work, even though you're attempting to run it from a command prompt but the command prompt immediately closes from some unknown commands. That makes no sense.
From your computer, in windows, browse to the Android SDK folder.
Hold down the SHIFT key, and RIGHT-CLICK the tools folder and then LEFT CLICK "OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE."
With your phone connected via USB and debugging mode enabled type:
adb remount
and press enter.
What do you get?

First off...wrong section, this belongs in Q&A
Anyways...
1) Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> Enable USB debugging
2) Make sure HTC Sync is installed. Link
3) Right-click My Computer and go into Device Manager (while your phone is plugged in), if you see any yellow flags or unknown devices, remove them.
Now unplug your phone and plug it back in.
4) Place the sdk folder on your C:\ and run command prompt in Administrator mode.
Type "cd " (don't forget the trailing space), do not hit enter yet.
Now try to physically drag the tools folder into the prompt window, it will type text for you.
Hit enter.
5) Type adb and it should work.
If it doesn't work, well, you're going to need to give us more details...especially since if you follow what I wrote above correctly there is no reason it shouldn't work.

Sirchuk said:
Hold down the SHIFT key, and RIGHT-CLICK the tools folder and then LEFT CLICK "OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE."
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Does that work in XP? I've never heard of that shortcut and it doesn't work on my current workstation.

Neotelos_com said:
Does that work in XP?
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Oh gosh... i hope thats a work PC...
Its just a simple way to open up command window into that folder. Just Winkey+R, type 'cmd', hit enter, then navigate to the tools folder through command line. Hopefully you know command line well enough.

Neotelos_com said:
Does that work in XP? I've never heard of that shortcut and it doesn't work on my current workstation.
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Only works in vista and win 7

gx1400 said:
Oh gosh... i hope thats a work PC...
Its just a simple way to open up command window into that folder. Just Winkey+R, type 'cmd', hit enter, then navigate to the tools folder through command line. Hopefully you know command line well enough.
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Yeah like I said "workstation", I don't call any of my personal machines "workstations".
Also, I'd hope I know command line well considering I just gave advice on how to run adb through it.

thank you I've just gathered more information here than searching for days
Anywhere else.

[Q] help with fastboot?

i am trying to install a boot animation, but i can't remember the sequence or how to navigate to the tools folder with my command prompt. 2 weeks ago i managed to change my splash screen, but im still kinda new with this and forgot what i did. lol. i've tried searching this forum, but nothing ive found so far helps. could someone point me in a better direction? thanks!

open command prompt either by the shift right click method or using the cmd prompt... if the shift right click method doesn't work (it doesn't for me) then just do it the long way
type:
cd android-sdk-windows
cd tools
then type the commands of what you're trying to fastboot

surrealmethod said:
open command prompt either by the shift right click method or using the cmd prompt... if the shift right click method doesn't work (it doesn't for me) then just do it the long way
type:
cd android-sdk-windows
cd tools
then type the commands of what you're trying to fastboot
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Not quite.
Code:
cd c:\android-sdk-windows\tools
That will put you in the ADB directory, assuming you have the android-sdk-windows folder on the root of your C: drive, not inside another folder (mine downloaded inside another folder, I just pulled it out and put it so it fits the above structure). Then pass the commands.
Power user tip: Just type in "cd c:\and" and then hit Tab. It will complete the rest of the folder name, then you can hit "\t" and hit Tab again to complete the next part. Tab is an auto-complete feature. I never type path names anymore.

help with unlocking bootloader...

I have a LTE gnex. I am having problems getting my bootloader unlocked.
If I attempt to use fastboot commands at all I get the error 'fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.'
If I attempt to use adb devices while I am in fastboot it says "List of devices attached." If I use the adb devices command when my phone is turned on it lists my device like normal.
I feel like I am so close, but yet so far. Any ideas?
EDIT: I'm attempting this on XP, and I am on 4.0.2

I am no expert in these matters, but a few things come to mind:
1) have you got all the proper drivers installed?
2) in the cmd prompt, are you in the directory where fastboot.exe is located?
Have you followed this thread? I'd recommend downloading superboot, extract the contents, go into that folder, and then use: 'fastboot-windows oem unlock'. That should definitely do the trick. Good luck.
EDIT: I don't specifically know all the differences for the GSM/LTE/CDMA versions, but the above should be okay for all versions. To root, and install recovery, on CDMA versions, check out this google+ post.
EDIT2: Also, this thread may be worth looking into.

Assumptions:
- your drivers are loaded properly
- file names are: adb.exe and fastboot.exe
1) open the folder w/ ADB and Fastboot located in them.
2) shift + right click in any open space in the folder - choose: "open command window here"
3) type in (minus the quotes): "adb reboot bootloader"
4) the phone will reboot in the bootloader screen
5) type in: "fastboot oem unlock"
6) phone will ask you are you sure? - use the volume buttons to make the selection say "yes" and press the power button.
7) the phone will unlock and restart. the restart can take as long as 10 minutes or a tad bit longer... do NOT be alarmed!
if this doesnt work for you... either your drivers arent fully installed or your adb/fastboot programs are duds.

aldouse said:
Assumptions:
- your drivers are loaded properly
- file names are: adb.exe and fastboot.exe
1) open the folder w/ ADB and Fastboot located in them.
2) shift + right click in any open space in the folder - choose: "open command window here"
3) type in (minus the quotes): "adb reboot bootloader"
4) the phone will reboot in the bootloader screen
5) type in: "fastboot oem unlock"
6) phone will ask you are you sure? - use the volume buttons to make the selection say "yes" and press the power button.
7) the phone will unlock and restart. the restart can take as long as 10 minutes or a tad bit longer... do NOT be alarmed!
if this doesnt work for you... either your drivers arent fully installed or your adb/fastboot programs are duds.
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^^^^^^This.....beat me to it LOL. This should work for ya just fine. Just make sure tour fast boot file is in the same as tour adb file. Hope ya her it man. It can def get frustrating
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When I shift + right click I don't have any option to open a command window...well this is frustrating.

twiz0r said:
When I shift + right click I don't have any option to open a command window...well this is frustrating.
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just open command prompt manually and then go to folder. Eg 'start' -> 'run' -> type 'cmd' and hit enter. Then cd c:\path to folder\ etc.
edit: plus, i gave you a few links to other threads. I really recommend to follow the steps described there if you haven't so far...

Fastboot app wont turn on

Hi, i want to unlock my bootloader, and i know that i must use fastboot app on my computer.
But everytime i click on fastboot.exe it's turn off after 1 second?
What I do wrong?

hurdleman said:
Hi, i want to unlock my bootloader, and i know that i must use fastboot app on my computer.
But everytime i click on fastboot.exe it's turn off after 1 second?
What I do wrong?
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It's a command line program, so you have to open a command prompt to the directory fastboot is in

An easy way to get command prompt to the correct directory is to hold shift and right click on an empty space in the folder (make sure no files are selected), then an "open command window here" option can be selected

no offence but if you fail at loading a CLI program then maybe you should re consider unlocking your device. but if you know what your doing and this was a genuine silly mistake then feel free to unlock it.
Fma965 - Forgottencoders.co.uk

jacklebott said:
An easy way to get command prompt to the correct directory is to hold shift and right click on an empty space in the folder (make sure no files are selected), then an "open command window here" option can be selected
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The shift - click method only works in Windows 7, I think.
But you can also open up a CMD window and use the CD command (Change directory). Type in cd and then drag and drop the folder containing the fastboot files in the CMD window and then press Enter.
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Unsure of where to look for CWM Touch instructions

I've got the latest download of CWM Touch for the GNex, but I downloaded it a few days ago and I'm not exactly sure how to go about installing it properly. Googling it or searching the forums brings up a million and 1 wrong/outdated/incomplete links. I don't have nearly as much time to devote to my moding anymore, so a point in the proper direction would be very helpful. Thanks
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

neccoguy21 said:
I've got the latest download of CWM Touch for the GNex, but I downloaded it a few days ago and I'm not exactly sure how to go about installing it properly. Googling it or searching the forums brings up a million and 1 wrong/outdated/incomplete links. I don't have nearly as much time to devote to my moding anymore, so a point in the proper direction would be very helpful. Thanks
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Assuming you have the Clockworkmod-touch.img for your phone all you need to do is run this command if you have fastboot.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery name-of-recovery.img
then it should write the recovery.

If you don't know how to run command, when you have time it is very handy to learn.
But for now, if you can't:
Download *GNex Tool kit 7.4* install with drivers (supplied) onto your computer. down load from development page.
Close the toolkit
put the CWM file into the "put_img_files_to_flash_here" folder (created when you installed tool kit) - i too am guessing its an .img file.
USB attach the phone to computer
open bootloader on phone
then open toolkit and follow instructions to flash .img files to phone.

This is the way I personally do it.
I use the naked driver set that finds nearly any device I have tried it with and works perfect. (if you have the toolkit installed, you should already have the drivers installed)
Place the new recovery.img in the Toolkit folder
Open the folder that contains the tooklit
Right click and select 'open command window here'
In the cmd window type this:
adb-toolkit devices
Make sure yours is detected
Reboot the phone into the bootloader
then type this:
fastboot-toolkit oem unlock
Follow the prompts on the phone
then type:
fastboot-toolkit flash recovery name-of-recovery.img (I rename mine to something simple and easy to type back out quickly)
When that shows as successful type this:
fastboot-toolkit oem lock
Then using the volume buttons on the phone, select restart and press power.
As a side note, I also copied both the adb-toolkit and fastboot-toolkit files into a different folder and renamed them to just adb and fastboot and pasted them back into the original folder. This way the toolkit still works and I can just type adb XXXXX or fastboot XXXXX in my cmd window.
Hope this helps.

Know-Fear said:
This is the way I personally do it.
I use the naked driver set that finds nearly any device I have tried it with and works perfect. (if you have the toolkit installed, you should already have the drivers installed)
Place the new recovery.img in the Toolkit folder
Open the folder that contains the tooklit
Right click and select 'open command window here'
In the cmd window type this:
adb-toolkit devices
Make sure yours is detected
Reboot the phone into the bootloader
then type this:
fastboot-toolkit oem unlock
Follow the prompts on the phone
then type:
fastboot-toolkit flash recovery name-of-recovery.img (I rename mine to something simple and easy to type back out quickly)
When that shows as successful type this:
fastboot-toolkit oem lock
Then using the volume buttons on the phone, select restart and press power.
As a side note, I also copied both the adb-toolkit and fastboot-toolkit files into a different folder and renamed them to just adb and fastboot and pasted them back into the original folder. This way the toolkit still works and I can just type adb XXXXX or fastboot XXXXX in my cmd window.
Hope this helps.
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This is a very helpful way of doing things, but a little too long winded for CWM. But I'm thankful for you taking your time to respond and I'm happy to have this guide handy.
gpfnzl said:
If you don't know how to run command, when you have time it is very handy to learn.
But for now, if you can't:
Download *GNex Tool kit 7.4* install with drivers (supplied) onto your computer. down load from development page.
Close the toolkit
put the CWM file into the "put_img_files_to_flash_here" folder (created when you installed tool kit) - i too am guessing its an .img file.
USB attach the phone to computer
open bootloader on phone
then open toolkit and follow instructions to flash .img files to phone.
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A similar strategy to know-fear's, but different. Again, thank you very much for your help, but it's not the way I'll handle this one.
ÜBER™ said:
Assuming you have the Clockworkmod-touch.img for your phone all you need to do is run this command if you have fastboot.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery name-of-recovery.img
then it should write the recovery.
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This was what I was looking for. Thank you so much for your time and help!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

Long winded perhaps. But it's the same thing for most phones running android. So in essence, once you learn it, you know it for good. I've been using the same method since back in the G-1 days. And honestly, those steps I listed take about 15 seconds to complete. It's just good to be thorough.