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[Q] ADB not working

Hello everyone i am having troubles installing adb on my laptop and i need it to flash a splash screen on my mytouch slide so it can match the rom i have made for it. I installed the adnroid sdk to where it needs to be by downloading adb for dummies lol. Except when i open cmd and run adb it says its not an internal batch orrecognized file or whatever but when i type adb.exe on command prompt it shows everything about adb. So can anyone please help me thanks.

Nerd019 said:
Hello everyone i am having troubles installing adb on my laptop and i need it to flash a splash screen on my mytouch slide so it can match the rom i have made for it. I installed the adnroid sdk to where it needs to be by downloading adb for dummies lol. Except when i open cmd and run adb it says its not an internal batch orrecognized file or whatever but when i type adb.exe on command prompt it shows everything about adb. So can anyone please help me thanks.
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I'm trying to piece together information here. ADB for me is in my C:\, so when opening CMD prompt, I first type "cd/" (without quotes) then "cd AndroidSDK/tools". To get a list of ADB's commands, type "adb help". Maybe you're not using the proper syntax. I base this off the statement you made that when you type adb.exe it shows the adb commands, and command syntax usage.
Also note that changing your splash screen you must first S-OFF your phone. Here's a guide on how to do so
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798168
That's the tricky part though, easy part is flashing your custom boot image.
File you will need: View attachment Boot_images.zip
Once you have the 320x480 boot image you want, open "CreateG1Splash", select your boot image, and convert it with this program. Once converted the new file will show in the same folder as CreateG1Splash, named mysplash.rgb565. Move this file to your ADB tools folder. Open CMD prompt and point CMD prompt to your AndroidSDK\tools folder.
Then boot phone into bootloader, then select fastboot. Plug the phone to CPU via USB, and type, "fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565". Reboot phone to see change.
Hope this helps!

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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hot to install kernel using mac lion?

i read through all the posts and am having trouble. i have a macbook now and my htc one v is stuck in a boot loop. i need some simple instructions or a link to how to flash a kernel on mac. i have googled it ect and i may be dumb or i cant seem to find the answer and everyone is always so helpful here and im getting frustrated. thank you so much. my phone is already rooted with a custom recovery. its a virgin mobile us

Go developer.android.com and download the SDK & move it to your home directory ("~" or /Users/<username>)
Go to <sdk-location>/tools and launch "Android"
Download the platform tools
Open terminal
Open Finder to <sdk-location>/platform-tools
In terminal, type "sudo cp"; drag adb from the Finder window into the Terminal window; type "/usr/bin/"; hit enter
Enter your password
Repeat the above three steps, but drag "fastboot" instead of "adb"
Close terminal
Open terminal (it sounds weird, but just do it)
Now, and forever, do this to install a kernel:
Download kernel
Connect phone to computer
Make sure USB Debugging is enabled (Settings>Development>USB Debugging)
In terminal, type "adb reboot bootloader"
In terminal, type "fastboot flash boot"; drag in the kernel from finder; hit enter
Examples:
Code:
sudo cp /Users/Username/android-sdk-mac/platform-tools/adb /usr/bin/
sudo cp /Users/Username/android-sdk-mac/platform-tools/adb /usr/bin/
adb reboot recovery
fastboot flash boot /Users/Username/Downloads/boot.img

kalaker said:
Go developer.android.com and download the SDK & move it to your home directory ("~" or /Users/<username>)
Go to <sdk-location>/tools and launch "Android"
Download the platform tools
Open terminal
Open Finder to <sdk-location>/platform-tools
In terminal, type "sudo cp"; drag adb from the Finder window into the Terminal window; type "/usr/bin/"; hit enter
Enter your password
Repeat the above three steps, but drag "fastboot" instead of "adb"
Close terminal
Open terminal (it sounds weird, but just do it)
Now, and forever, do this to install a kernel:
Download kernel
Connect phone to computer
Make sure USB Debugging is enabled (Settings>Development>USB Debugging)
In terminal, type "adb reboot bootloader"
In terminal, type "fastboot flash boot"; drag in the kernel from finder; hit enter
Examples:
Code:
sudo cp /Users/Username/android-sdk-mac/platform-tools/adb /usr/bin/
sudo cp /Users/Username/android-sdk-mac/platform-tools/adb /usr/bin/
adb reboot recovery
fastboot flash boot /Users/Username/Downloads/boot.img
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kalekar, mid if i take this instructions and put them in my thread?

cybervibin said:
kalekar, mid if i take this instructions and put them in my thread?
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No problem! You may want to clean them up a bit; I was in a hurry when I typed those.

sure thanks ill credit u for it

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It's very simple. Follow whatever instructions are for the kernel, rom, whatever, but add "./" in front of the commands. So "fastboot flash boot" becomes "./fastboot flash boot"
Sent from Hoth.

MonsterNo7 said:
It's very simple. Follow whatever instructions are for the kernel, rom, whatever, but add "./" in front of the commands. So "fastboot flash boot" becomes "./fastboot flash boot"
Sent from Hoth.
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No! That only works if he has done
Code:
cd <sdkdir>/platform-tools
other wise, it will fail and confuse him even more. Doing cp to /usr/bin/ will allow him to never have to do "./" before the command.

kalaker said:
No! That only works if he has done
Code:
cd /platform-tools
other wise, it will fail and confuse him even more. Doing cp to /usr/bin/ will allow him to never have to do "./" before the command.
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Ok ok calm down. I do it my way multiple times a week, I've never had an issue. Sure I have to cd into the directory, but that's only one more line of code. If your way will be easier then cool.
Sent from Hoth.

Bootloader unlocking problem

Morning.
No doubt I am missing something dumb out here but I'm having problems here. Following HTC Dev instructions to the letter but when I open CMD it says C:\Windows\system32 NOT C:\Users\Admin\cd \Android
Tried typing in fastboot devices and just get not recognized. I've installed SDK, HTC Sync, JAVA etc.
Any help would be gratefully received

Navigate to the folder where also the fastboot exe file is located, open the command prompt directly in there and type the command again.

Mr Hofs said:
Navigate to the folder where also the fastboot exe file is located, open the command prompt directly in there and type the command again.
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Thanks. Resolved.