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hi guys, i'm really sorry if this is really simple, but i just cant get my head around it and i've been googling for ages and i just keep getting more and more confused.
i'm basically trying to get fastboot enabled on my ubuntu linux install (11.04). would someone please explain to me in simple terms how to get it installed and running on linux, please? from the start would be great, as i find it harder to carry on half way through something. i appreciate the help. you guys are awesome
As soon as I get on my computer at home, i'll outline the steps and attach fastboot
(gimme an hour)
Update: it's taking me longer to get home than expected... Gimme till about 1pm cst (central standard time)
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As soon as I get on my computer at home, i'll outline the steps and attach fastboot
(gimme an hour)
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that would be brilliant!! thank you!!
Fastboot on Linux
I too had issues when I switched from Linux to windows (recently) and here's how I got it (just for documentation)
1) I downloaded android-sdk for linux, did the installs, but lo and behold, there was no fastboot...
2) Searched google for about 45 minutes
3) Finally figured out that HTC had it in their development website
4) Downloaded & chmod'd it so it'd work
5) Figured out that the r800x really can't be unlocked via all my attempts (so far...)
Here's a step by step as to how to get it without my hassle.
1) Attached is fastboot, download it, extract it (you can do this later in terminal if you feel like it, or you can do it now in the file explorer)
2) Open up terminal (if you don't have a shortcut for it, make one, it's the most useful thing in linux. ever.)
3) Type in su, enter your password (if you have it setup) and become root. (Or, you could call sudo whenever it is necessary, it's your preference)
4) goto the folder you downloaded fastboot to in terminal (the default chrome download place is /home/[insert your username here]/Downloads)
5) type in chmod [your preference for setting permissions here] fastboot
6) type in (sudo) cp fastboot /bin/
7) now you can call fastboot from anywhere in the terminal!!
This can also be done with adb
Any questions??
paxChristos said:
I too had issues when I switched from Linux to windows (recently) and here's how I got it (just for documentation)
1) I downloaded android-sdk for linux, did the installs, but lo and behold, there was no fastboot...
2) Searched google for about 45 minutes
3) Finally figured out that HTC had it in their development website
4) Downloaded & chmod'd it so it'd work
5) Figured out that the r800x really can't be unlocked via all my attempts (so far...)
Here's a step by step as to how to get it without my hassle.
1) Attached is fastboot, download it, extract it (you can do this later in terminal if you feel like it, or you can do it now in the file explorer)
2) Open up terminal (if you don't have a shortcut for it, make one, it's the most useful thing in linux. ever.)
3) Type in su, enter your password (if you have it setup) and become root. (Or, you could call sudo whenever it is necessary, it's your preference)
4) goto the folder you downloaded fastboot to in terminal (the default chrome download place is /home/[insert your username here]/Downloads)
5) type in chmod [your preference for setting permissions here] fastboot
6) type in (sudo) cp fastboot /bin/
7) now you can call fastboot from anywhere in the terminal!!
This can also be done with adb
Any questions??
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^_^ thank you so much!! you have made my life so much easier!! just one question. if all i'm doing is flashing the occasional kernel with fastboot, or pushing/pulling etc with adb, do i still need all the adroid sdk stuff? or can i just delete all the stuff now?
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^_^ thank you so much!! you have made my life so much easier!! just one question. if all i'm doing is flashing the occasional kernel with fastboot, or pushing/pulling etc with adb, do i still need all the adroid sdk stuff? or can i just delete all the stuff now?
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Honestly, I don't know.
That being said, try copying all the extra stuff from where it is currently to another location, and try running adb and fastboot, if it works, delete the extra stuff, if it doesn't, don't mess with it
i am trying to do this with no luck. any suggestions
Where are you stuck?
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In the terminal I get to waiting on divice. Can't get past that
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In the terminal I get to waiting on divice. Can't get past that
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Are you in fastboot mode?? (Blue led on top)
(To get into fastboot mode on the Xperia Play, hold down the search button before and while you plug in the usb cord)
(If you are using a different phone, please google the button combination for fastboot)
I have a Droid x 2 and I have booted into fastboot mode
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good luck, but your problem is outside my (very limited) experience with devices, sorry.
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That's ok I know its possable seen lots of dx2 users post there logo.bin files. might have to find a windows box. Also, what command do you recommended to fix permissions for fastboot. I used chmod +x fastboot
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I use numbers and honestly I do either 777 or 755
droid x2 is motorola, right? Don't you need boot strap or something for motorola?
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update: check http://www.droidforums.net/forum/motorola-droid-x2/149566-droid-x2-boot-menu-recovery.html and see if that helps
For linux I found I had to add the "-i 0x0fce" before my commands or else Id be left with the waiting for device, try this:
fastboot -i 0x0fce getvar version
Also you may have to make the file:
/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
With this inside (note that 0fce is the idVendor for SE):
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"
That being said I think this accomplishes the same thing as just putting the -i 0x0fce before your command
I navigated to /etc/udev/rules.d. but I cannot create file.
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I navigated to /etc/udev/rules.d. but I cannot create file.
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Create it I'm a different folder i.e. documents or downloads, them cp the file over to /etc/udev/
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I actually created the file I had to use the command gksudo Nautilus. What version of Ubuntu do you have? I am using 11.10
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11.10, I run everything in terminal with root privileges : p
(don't forget to chmod if you cp!!)
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What is cp
Oh copy paste?
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Windows: Disable or remove all phone, PDA, MP3 sync softwares, including HTC Sync, itunes, and all Antivirus software and suspend all unnecessary processes.
Windows: Install HTC USB Drivers on your PC. http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
64 bit Linux Users: Android tools in the kit are 32 bit. You will need to install ia32-libs (Debian) or equivelent if they are not already installed. Debian/Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
Get adb and fastboot working on your PC
Start with phone in Charge Only mode, sdcard mounted by phone, not PC, and USB debugging enabled
A kit with everything needed (including adb and fastboot) including scripts. vwhk-12102011-c.zip MD5: 26a2dbcb96d82153add7edaccd157996
IMPORTANT: Run the Linux script as ROOT, run the Windows script as Admin.
Run Revolutionary for S-OFF & CWM if desired after downgrade. http://revolutionary.io/
Notes:
No goldcard needed for Verizon DINC2. If you ask this, you'll get nothing but hate.
Yes, this wipes data and downgrades the ROM completely.
Code:
adb shell rm -r /data/local/tmp/*
adb push zergRush /data/local/tmp/zergRush
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/zergRush
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/tmp/zergRush
adb shell /data/local/tmp/sh -c '/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 2.18.605.3'
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash zip RUU_Vivo_W_Gingerbread_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.18.605.3_Radio_1.09.01.0622_NV_VZW1.92_release_199487_signed.zip
fastboot reboot
Thanks to:
Revolutionary - for everything they do
Ch4lky - zergRush
Guhl - misc_version
Trying now
EDIT: I don't want this post to confuse anyone... I missed a step but this worked perfect for me.
loudaccord said:
Trying now
Dumb question... then I can run the regular revolutionary PRE4 to get s-off and install cwm recovery?
stuck on adb shell /data/local/tmp/sh -c '/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 2.18.605.3'
C:\android-win-tools>adb shell /data/local/tmp/sh -c '/data/local/tmp/misc_versi
on -s 2.18.605.3'
--set_version set. VERSION will be changed to: 2.18.605.3
Patching and backing up partition 17...
Error opening backup file.
C:\android-win-tools>fastboot oem rebootRUU
< waiting for device >
Can't get past there.
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what happened when you tried to get temproot with zergrush?
was the phone in charge only mode? It needs be to write a backup file to the sdcard.
the < waiting for device > error is because the fastboot driver is not installed or there is contention with some program.
i missed a step; updated code above:
prerequisite: adb and fastboot fully working.
attn1 said:
what happened when you tried to get temproot with zergrush?
was the phone in charge only mode? It needs be to write a backup file to the sdcard.
the < waiting for device > error is because the fastboot driver is not installed or there is contention with some program.
prerequisite: adb and fastboot fully working.
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Temproot with zergrush said that it was successful, phone is on charge only mode.
looks like fastboot doesn't seem to be working, I have it installed but I'll have to get to the bottom of this.
Any way for me to test if fastboot is working easily?
loudaccord said:
Temproot with zergrush said that it was successful, phone is on charge only mode.
looks like fastboot doesn't seem to be working, I have it installed but I'll have to get to the bottom of this.
Any way for me to test if fastboot is working easily?
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I missed the adb reboot step. check the code above for where that line goes.
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I missed the adb reboot step. check the code above for where that line goes.
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cool, trying again
edit... that worked... sending zip now.
edit2: ran through all the commands... going to try to get s-off now. Thanks!
edit3: Success
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edit3: Success
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Groovy. Have fun.
Does this mean alpharevx isnt working on a 2.3.4 root? Is this the only way or just a way if you dont want to wait?
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Bob-o said:
Does this mean alpharevx isnt working on a 2.3.4 root? Is this the only way or just a way if you dont want to wait?
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It means its not working on any hboot other than 0.97
I saw the tool tweeted by AlpharevX. I wasn't sure if it would work for Inc2. I am already rooted, but thank you for writing a guide for us!!!!
subscribing.
so this is a legitimate way to root the .98 dinc2?? is it restore able to stock or is it permanent? thanks
lddrew said:
subscribing.
so this is a legitimate way to root the .98 dinc2?? thanks
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Yes.
lddrew said:
is it restore able to stock or is it permanent?
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is question able to muster or is it nonsensical?
disregard that last question, sorry i had read that if rooting it with something other than AlphaRevX that restoring it to stock may be more complicated. sorry about that.
thank you for the info
I know im prolly get flamed for askin this noob question, but how do i get adb and fastboot up on my laptop? I have rooted my fascinate and was good with odin, but im still learnin htc stuff. Thanks in advance.
Bob
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Bob-o said:
I know im prolly get flamed for askin this noob question, but how do i get adb and fastboot up on my laptop? I have rooted my fascinate and was good with odin, but im still learnin htc stuff. Thanks in advance.
Bob
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Google it..it has step by step instructions on the website
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Bob-o said:
I know im prolly get flamed for askin this noob question, but how do i get adb and fastboot up on my laptop? I have rooted my fascinate and was good with odin, but im still learnin htc stuff. Thanks in advance.
Bob
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thats a fair question, but really, the answers are everywhere. I'll make it easy for you. Check back on post 1. I'll update it.
attn1:
You, Sir, are Incredible squared!!(No pun intended ) Do you realize how many searches and web pages I went through in vain before coming to this workaround. Awesome, to say the least. Thanks ever so much for this write up, it is greatly appreciated, and a beer or two (donation) will be coming your way Friday.
I had to get a replacement for my rooted DINC2, and wouldn't you know it, they sent me out one with the 0.98 bootloader. I thought all hope was lost, well, at least until revolutionary found an exploit for the 0.98. This has helped tremendously.
Thanks again ever so much,
Chris
attn1 said:
thats a fair question, but really, the answers are everywhere. I'll make it easy for you. Check back on post 1. I'll update it.
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Thank you very much.
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okay i have the folder extracted in my downloads folder, it keeps saying the script location can't be found. i am confused. can you elaborate on the bits about where to put the files and whatnot before you execute the script??
lddrew said:
okay i have the folder extracted in my downloads folder, it keeps saying the script location can't be found. i am confused. can you elaborate on the bits about where to put the files and whatnot before you execute the script??
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really? open a cmd prompt as admin and run hack-vivow.cmd
SGH-T989 System Dump (Odexed)
Here you guys go, a system dump, thanks to luckyduck69.
luckyduck69 said:
dump: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21231693/T989odex.zip..
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I have also mirrored this on my website, here.
I will have it deodexed here later tonight.
Reserved.
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So, the dump would be useful if one needed to put the phone back to just the way it was out of the box, correct? One could use it with Odin to fix, say... a soft brick?
Ty for this!! this means what exactly? easier to root and set up for odin?????curious
movieaddict said:
Ty for this!! this means what exactly? easier to root and set up for odin?????curious
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once it deodexed... the real def fun begins as far as modding or cooking up personalized roms.
but we really need to get a modded kernel somehow and get root. that must be our main priority cuz nothing else matters without it. maybe someone has a trick up their sleeve... i hope.
Awesome........ now the ball gets rolling
Ty sir Please remove all the ridiculous t-mobile bloat.
Ty luckyduck!
sence im at school and cant up u all my original build ill root this for u all and upload it back to my sf page
RaverX3X said:
sence im at school and cant up u all my original build ill root this for u all and upload it back to my sf page
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Nice greatnews and good to see familiar faces from the gs4g thanks raver
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Raver always comes thru so glad to see him here!
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Ty to all of u guys!! cant wait
Hey fellas i was on sammy's open source site yesterday and nothing was there for the SGH-T989 and today there is an SGH-T989 open source.zip file up on the site just in case this helps in any way with getting things going with rooting this bad mutha!
https://opensource.samsung.com/
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Was this dump made using "adb pull"? If so, it's next to worthless for the purposes of building a prerooted system image - no permissions, no symlinks.
Someone needs to dump system using tar. I have attached a binary of busybox (which includes tar) compiled using the instructions given at http://arighi.blogspot.com/2011/08/install-busybox-from-source-on-samsung.html
Extract it from the zip and install it as follows, I am assuming that whoever does the dump is comfortable with ADB:
Code:
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/
Then start an adb shell or an Android Terminal Emulator session, and within it:
Code:
cd /system
/data/local/tmp/busybox tar czvf /sdcard/system_dump_t989.tar.gz *
Then grab /sdcard/system_dump_t989.tar.gz and upload it here.
To avoid having 308403434 different people do this, I suggest you guys name a volunteer
IMPORTANT: If the attempt to tar up /system above gives any errors about access denial or permissions, post the name of every file that was a problem.
Would love to but at work atm.
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Entropy512 said:
Was this dump made using "adb pull"? If so, it's next to worthless for the purposes of building a prerooted system image - no permissions, no symlinks.
Someone needs to dump system using tar. I have attached a binary of busybox (which includes tar) compiled using the instructions given at http://arighi.blogspot.com/2011/08/install-busybox-from-source-on-samsung.html
Extract it from the zip and install it as follows, I am assuming that whoever does the dump is comfortable with ADB:
Code:
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/
Then start an adb shell or an Android Terminal Emulator session, and within it:
Code:
cd /system
/data/local/tmp/busybox tar czvf /sdcard/system_dump_t989.tar.gz *
Then grab /sdcard/system_dump_t989.tar.gz and upload it here.
To avoid having 308403434 different people do this, I suggest you guys name a volunteer
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"/data/local/tmp/busybox tar czvf /sdcard/system_dump_t989.tar.gz *" gives permission denied error
/system itself? That's VERY odd.
zaventh is working this now, talking with him on IRC
Edit: Looks like adb push didn't make busybox executable, as I mentioned in IRC:
Code:
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
Finally the ball gets rolling
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Entropy512 said:
Was this dump made using "adb pull"? If so, it's next to worthless for the purposes of building a prerooted system image - no permissions, no symlinks.
Someone needs to dump system using tar. I have attached a binary of busybox (which includes tar) compiled using the instructions given at http://arighi.blogspot.com/2011/08/install-busybox-from-source-on-samsung.html
Extract it from the zip and install it as follows, I am assuming that whoever does the dump is comfortable with ADB:
Code:
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/
Then start an adb shell or an Android Terminal Emulator session, and within it:
Code:
cd /system
/data/local/tmp/busybox tar czvf /sdcard/system_dump_t989.tar.gz *
Then grab /sdcard/system_dump_t989.tar.gz and upload it here.
To avoid having 308403434 different people do this, I suggest you guys name a volunteer
IMPORTANT: If the attempt to tar up /system above gives any errors about access denial or permissions, post the name of every file that was a problem.
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Dump using this method available here: http://www.multiupload.com/MKCNJTUTRW
zaventh said:
Dump using this method available here: http://www.multiupload.com/MKCNJTUTRW
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Another dump ---- http://www.multiupload.com/424YLKAN90
Rooting your phone...from your phone (what?!)
DISCLAIMER: I do not expect anything to go wrong as I have personally tested this. However, YOU are choosing to make these modifications to your phone so I DO NOT take responsibility for any damage that may come as a result of using this. If you come back and point the finger at me, I will laugh at you.
If your phone is not an SGS3, this MAY still work for you. I take absolutely NO responsibility either way.
Prerequisites
The following files are attached to this post for convenience. Download and install the apps, download and extract the zip file somewhere convenient.
Superuser by Koush(MUST be this one. You can change it later if you so desire.)
Terminal Emulator by Jack Palevich ( MUST be this one)
Zip file, extracted somewhere convenient
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THE GOODS
These generic names will be used:
/path/to/motochopperDir - This is the full path to the extracted motochopper-mobile DIRECTORY or FOLDER. Example: /sdcard/motochopper-mobile (will vary depending on where you extracted the files).
NOTE: After running the script, Motochopper may or may not print "Failed", but the exploit DOES indeed work regardless of this. Make sure you reboot for changes to take effect.
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Download the attached zip file AND both apps.
Install Terminal Emulator and Superuser (use a file manager, navigate to the downloaded .apk files and click on each file to install them).
Open up Terminal Emulator and type the following commands. Press the ENTER key after each command.
Code:
cd /path/to/motochopperDir
cat setup.sh > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/setup.sh
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm
chmod 755 setup.sh
./setup.sh /path/to/motochopperDir
From there, my setup.sh script will handle the rest of the process. If you are still unsure, see my sample run below.
Sample run (files were extracted to /sdcard/moto)
Code:
cd /sdcard/moto
cat setup.sh > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/setup.sh
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm
chmod 755 setup.sh
./setup.sh /sdcard/moto
Credits
Motochopper exploit by djrbliss (Dan Rosenburg). Original thread here.
Jack Palevich and Koush for their apps, especially Jack Palevich. This would not be possible without the shared permissions on his app's data directory.
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Links
Download the attachments!
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Flash counters, etc?
Will this method increment any of the flash counters, turn on the triangle etc??
kwmike said:
Will this method increment any of the flash counters, turn on the triangle etc??
Thanks.
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No, it will not. That's the point, there's no need to use ODIN.
The Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more. Don't defeat the purpose of why it was introduced.
Not working on new ATT S3 I747
This tool is not working for me. I have tried several times. I always get a 'failed' msg.
I have a 2 day old brand new S3 i747 from ATT. Stock JB 4.1.1
I extracted the motochopper-mobile.zip files to /storage/sdcard0/moto/.
The setup.sh script is in the /data/data/jackpal.androidterm after it is run. The other moto related files are not there as if the script had run ok.
After the reboot superuser needs a new binary and fails when the binary update is attempted.
All other root sensitive apps fail.
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FIXED:
I used the download/instructions on the OP on the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
While it does not do all the work from the S3 and must be loaded from a Windows environment , it did the job perfectly.
Flash counter, triangle etc. not triggered!!
Try downloading the files and run it again.
I tested it by deleting my su binary and then I ran this tool and rebooted. And BAM, su was placed in /system once again and superuser was fine.
If it still doesn't work, go to the original Motochopper thread and follow the instructions there using your computer.
The Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more. Don't defeat the purpose of why it was introduced.
Files are now attached to the OP.
CNexus said:
Rooting your phone...from your phone (what?!)
DISCLAIMER: I do not expect anything to go wrong as I have personally tested this. However, YOU are choosing to make these modifications to your phone so I DO NOT take responsibility for any damage that may come as a result of using this. If you come back and point the finger at me, I will laugh at you.
If your phone is not an SGS3, this MAY still work for you. I take absolutely NO responsibility either way.
Download the attached zip file AND both apps.
Install Terminal Emulator and Superuser (use a file manager, navigate to the downloaded .apk files and click on each file to install them).
Open up Terminal Emulator and type the following commands. Press the ENTER key after each command.
Code:
cd /path/to/motochopperDir
cat setup.sh > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/setup.sh
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm
chmod 755 setup.sh
./setup.sh /path/to/motochopperDir
From there, my setup.sh script will handle the rest of the process. If you are still unsure, see my sample run below.
Sample run (files were extracted to /sdcard/moto)
Code:
cd /sdcard/moto
cat setup.sh > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/setup.sh
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm
chmod 755 setup.sh
./setup.sh /sdcard/moto
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This is too cool. Had no idea this was possible. Is it possible to post screenshots to help the really new members out? That's just a suggestion.
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Bruce Lee said:
This is too cool. Had no idea this was possible. Is it possible to post screenshots to help the really new members out? That's just a suggestion.
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It is...I'm a little busy working on other projects at the moment though, as you can see from my sig
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That's cool I totally understand. Just thought I would plant the seed. Lol
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So this is suppose to allow Rooting without the use of a computer? if so, im in!
dannieloco said:
So this is suppose to allow Rooting without the use of a computer? if so, im in!
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Yes, but so far I have only been able to confirm that it works on a couple Sprint phones...you can try it, but I can't guarantee that it will actually root your phone
It finely don't brick it though, if you're worried.
CNexus said:
Yes, but so far I have only been able to confirm that it works on a couple Sprint phones...you can try it, but I can't guarantee that it will actually root your phone
It finely don't brick it though, if you're worried.
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Yeah Ive read about the motochopper method and its pretty safe.. wont brick the phone. I was actually going to do this to my friend's S3 on sprint. My att s3 is already rooted and rom'd
dannieloco said:
Yeah Ive read about the motochopper method and its pretty safe.. wont brick the phone. I was actually going to do this to my friend's S3 on sprint. My att s3 is already rooted and rom'd
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Ah ok, good deal haha
CNexus said:
Ah ok, good deal haha
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So i just tried following every single step but it wont allow for SU binaries to update. When i finished each line of code, it said FAILED and to reboot/battery pull which I did.. Not sure what to do. I was hoping it worked.. did I do something wrong? I even tried installing superuser from the app store and it wasnt updating binaries either.. TitaniumBackup didnt work...
I don't know. Just use the regular method of using ODIN to send a recovery and then flash SU :\
i install 2 apps and kept the zip motochopper on external sd no extract and then use terminal but when i put the codes and hit enter it says "no such file" what am doing wrongg?? please help i need this
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smallyetzon said:
i install 2 apps and kept the zip motochopper on external sd no extract and then use terminal but when i put the codes and hit enter it says "no such file" what am doing wrongg?? please help i need this
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You're supposed to extract the zip and then pass the path to the directory to setup.sh...
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You're supposed to extract the zip and then pass the path to the directory to setup.sh...
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ok extracted to extsdcard example:
cd /storage/extsdcard/motochopperdir
???????
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You're supposed to extract the zip and then pass the path to the directory to setup.sh...
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i think i did it couse terminal acepted all codes so i restarted and now superuser ask me to update su binary ?? am i done?? please help
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If you extracted to that directory, then the command you need to run is "./setup.sh /storage/extsdcard/motochopperdir"
But first you need to do "cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm" if you're not already in that directory.
CNexus said:
If you extracted to that directory, then the command you need to run is "./setup.sh /storage/extsdcard/motochopperdir"
But first you need to do "cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm" if you're not already in that directory.
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im so lost my bad i dont want to make u waist your time but is it posible for you to send me the exact commands from top to bottom? i tried your sample and i dont know somethimes it tells me too many arguments haha its getting mad at me sorry for my ignorance on this anyway the extracted zip is on sdcard and is called motochopper-mobile thanks
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This archive contains the missing apks and stickers that are lost when using the HTC Dev unlock tool.
You can install the apks inside manually, but the png files must be placed into /data/preload/ in order for the gallery app to find them.
Instructions for re-installation. (Busybox must be installed)
Code:
adb push preload.tgz /sdcard/
adb shell
su
cd /data/
tar -xvf /sdcard/preload.tgz
chown root:root /data/preload
chmod 771 /data/preload
chmod 644 /data/preload/*
pm install /data/preload/Flashlight.apk
pm install /data/preload/Calculator.apk
reboot
Download here: http://www.cheatersedge.org/android/m8/preload.tgz
Wow thanks. Did not even realize it was gone.
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FYI, wiping /data/ with TWRP erases these preloads as well.
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Hey I know this is not specifically related but everytime I remove an app via TB they come back upon reboot (T-Mobile Tv, Lookout, etc etc)
How do I stop them from coming back (delete for good)? Thanks
S-off or try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702575
[Guide] How to have write protection disabled on boot with stock rom
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I am uploading a ROM right now that restores these files.
Weird, I'm HTCdev unlocked but I still have the flashlight app but calculator is gone. Weird.
Fenny said:
This archive contains the missing apks and stickers that are lost when using the HTC Dev unlock tool.
You can install the apks inside manually, but the png files must be placed into /data/preload/ in order for the gallery app to find them.
Instructions for re-installation. (Busybox must be installed)
Code:
adb push preload.tgz /sdcard/
adb shell
su
cd /data/
tar -xvf /sdcard/preload.tgz
chown root:root /data/preload
chmod 771 /data/preload
chmod 644 /data/preload/*
pm install /data/preload/Flashlight.apk
pm install /data/preload/Calculator.apk
reboot
Download here: http://www.cheatersedge.org/android/m8/preload.tgz
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How would I go about executing these commands? I have tried a command prompt with the phone powered into the OS and with it in fastboot but continue to get device not recognized. Could I place the file on my phone and use terminal emulator?
ghettovirtuoso said:
How would I go about executing these commands? I have tried a command prompt with the phone powered into the OS and with it in fastboot but continue to get device not recognized. Could I place the file on my phone and use terminal emulator?
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Problem fixed! I needed to update my adb tools, was working with outdate ones because they did everything I needed until now.
I tried the commands, but the tar command doesn't seem to work. Do I have to install something to make tar work?
I used Root Explorer to extract the files, then moved them to /data/preload, then changed the permissions using adb. I think I got it correct. How can I tell if the stickers are installed correctly? What uses them? I saw a comment about the gallery but I can't see where that uses them?
Thanks!
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I tried the commands, but the tar command doesn't seem to work. Do I have to install something to make tar work?
I used Root Explorer to extract the files, then moved them to /data/preload, then changed the permissions using adb. I think I got it correct. How can I tell if the stickers are installed correctly? What uses them? I saw a comment about the gallery but I can't see where that uses them?
Thanks!
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Take a pic and edit it. If you can use the stickers you see in folder and the apps are install then I assume all went well.
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ghettovirtuoso said:
Take a pic and edit it. If you can use the stickers you see in folder and the apps are install then I assume all went well.
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Apparently all went well. I have the apps and the stickers work. :good:
What about tar? Should it have been available?
fclifton said:
Apparently all went well. I have the apps and the stickers work. :good:
What about tar? Should it have been available?
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I know nothing of a tar. I'm not an expert. I was just able to follow the post. Sorry.
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Couldn't install apps from adb
Everything in the op worked up to the point where I tried to install the Flashlight and Calculator apks. I got the following error-
pm install /data/preload/Flashlight.apk
pkg: /data/preload/Flashlight.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_URI]
I was able to use a file manager to find the apks in the /data/preload/ folder and install them through android.
Is this enough to receive any OTAs? Would I need to convert them to system apps?