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Flashtool issues !!fixed!!

Ok im no newbie. Far from actually. But i cannot for the life of me flash any generic ftf file. The drivers installed on my computer once usb debugging was turned on. Flashtool sees my device, when I click check drivers it shows my device id. Even adb recognizes device. When attempting to flash a ftf file it starts off fine, once I unplug usb, turn off device, hold power down, reconnect usb it aborts shortly after.
Are there drivers im not installing or are not aware of? Am I doing something wrong? Please help
Update got it fixed. Now running ics. Thanks guys
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Um start the flash with your phone off and unplugged. Wait till flashtool tells you to plug the phone in then hold the volume down button and plug in the USB. It should start the process then.
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Interesting as I thought that the device needed to be detected initially by fasttools, but if it's off how can it recognize USB debugging or model, etc? All that is useless I guess?
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iceman99393 said:
Interesting as I thought that the device needed to be detected initially by fasttools, but if it's off how can it recognize USB debugging or model, etc? All that is useless I guess?
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Flashtool will recognize your phone right off, but you still need to install the flashing drivers for it to flash firmware. If you haven't already, go to the drivers folder in flashtool and run the exe.
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Spectre51 said:
Um start the flash with your phone off and unplugged. Wait till flashtool tells you to plug the phone in then hold the volume down button and plug in the USB. It should start the process then.
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I've installed all drivers, also had phone off first then plugged in after it told me to. Still said flash aborted. Im at a loss.
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iceman99393 said:
I've installed all drivers, also had phone off first then plugged in after it told me to. Still said flash aborted. Im at a loss.
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Try redownloading flashtool and reinstall the drivers exe.
One thing at a time to eliminate in basic trouble shooting.
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Also use a different cable and different USB port while troubleshooting.
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Ok I'll have to try redownloading flash tools. Anyone have a link? I've reinstalled flash tools and drivers but that didn't help. So maybe I had a bad download.
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iceman99393 said:
Ok I'll have to try redownloading flash tools. Anyone have a link? I've reinstalled flash tools and drivers but that didn't help. So maybe I had a bad download.
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Then try a different data cable.
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I haven't tried to re download flash tools yet. Only tried reinstalling it, that didn't help. Do I need Sony companion software installed, or is that an interference like htc sync was for stuff like this? Im going to try this on a different pc. I'll post any update. Thanks guys
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iceman99393 said:
Ok I'll have to try redownloading flash tools. Anyone have a link? I've reinstalled flash tools and drivers but that didn't help. So maybe I had a bad download.
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http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/

iceman99393 said:
I haven't tried to re download flash tools yet. Only tried reinstalling it, that didn't help. Do I need Sony companion software installed, or is that an interference like htc sync was for stuff like this? Im going to try this on a different pc. I'll post any update. Thanks guys
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You don't need Sony companion, I still haven't installed it.
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Do I flash every driver in flash tool or just certain ones?
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You install drivers when windows detects the device you don't flash them.

Spectre51 said:
You install drivers when windows detects the device you don't flash them.
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I know that windows will automatically install the drivers for my ion... But
I was under the impression I had to install the drivers from the flashtool/drivers/flashtool drivers. where it lists all those devices and then it has flashmode and fastboot drivers. Am I wrong?
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iceman99393 said:
Do I flash every driver in flash tool or just certain ones?
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iceman99393 said:
I know that windows will automatically install the drivers for my ion... But
I was under the impression I had to install the drivers from the flashtool/drivers/flashtool drivers. where it lists all those devices and then it has flashmode and fastboot drivers. Am I wrong?
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Windows installs the adb drivers (which are needed to run the root scripts), this is separate from the flashtool drivers. You only need to run the exe in flashtool/drivers/, it will install the correct drivers from the lt28. Make sure you have the most recent version of flashtools.
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jeriku said:
Windows installs the adb drivers (which are needed to run the root scripts), this is separate from the flashtool drivers. You only need to run the exe in flashtool/drivers/, it will install the correct drivers from the lt28. Make sure you have the most recent version of flashtools.
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So all I do is open the exe file under flashtool/drivers, but do not check or install anything in there? Im sorry guys but I find the ion forums to be scattered mess of info
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iceman99393 said:
So all I do is open the exe file under flashtool/drivers, but do not check or install anything in there? Im sorry guys but I find the ion forums to be scattered mess of info
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Yes, just run the exe as has been stated numerous times.
Many others have completed this process with out issue. There are a ton of post and a video made so the information is here you just need to read...all of it.
This is a new phone with no dev support at the moment. We're all figuring it out. If you need simple then the ion may not be for you.
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Lets not get ****ty. I've owned and rooted more than 26+ phones in 2yrs. But if you're telling me these forums aren't a cluster then your crazy.
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iceman99393 said:
Lets not get ****ty. I've owned and rooted more than 26+ phones in 2yrs. But if you're telling me these forums aren't a cluster then your crazy.
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Try looking at the xperia s forums if you wanna see a cluster. These are organized compared to them. Have you looked at the flashtool guide in the stock firmware thread?
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New Sgh T989

Hello.. I have a New sg2 my second one. I want to root it right now but leave it on stock. How do i do that with my mac? I Dont have a pc.
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That's a very good question but from what I know if I'm not mistaken is that you possibly can't root your phone with a Mac
that's just my knowledge...
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From my understanding no, Odin will not work unless it's on Windows, I've heard people run it on a virtual OS on a Mac. You should just ask a friend really to save you time.
From my Bauer seed in minecraft

Install windows on your Mac is an option
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Yeah, running a virtual OS is possible but a risk, so I suggest you go to a friend or install windows with bootcamp

Duel boot Linux or Ubuntu s latest . then get adb working in my Sig on PC or desktop view are three lines in my Sig .open terminal and paste those in one at a time and enter.you have adb. Then unzip the zip push the root and push its su file via adb to their rightful place that should root your phone without Odin or just get adb working on your Mac and do the same. I like Linux and Ubuntu though, over Mac. Or here *-X-*
also get fastboot working so that you can use it to install a custom recovery like twrp with this command `~ fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.img
Before Odin was ADB.
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I will fail terribly at tht Im sorry
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daisymone said:
I will fail terribly at tht Im sorry
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At what part are you thinking you will fail?
just get a windows7 and use odin macs complicate things for Android users.
or dual boot Linux Mint for free.
Or Root with Mac via ADB
that guide is for the Nexus Toro so of course you will use only recoveries and files for the t-989.. the su file is somewhat universal as in the newer su files will work with most if not all devices Ive encountered certainly a su file that works for nexus would work for our device and so would superuser .apk but recoveries are device specific and the wrong one will result in a possible brick, very likely.

google heimdall

Need help finding some files for a CWM build

I'm trying to use the online CWM builder from this site http://builder.clockworkmod.com to port CWM to a new device
I already have my recovery.img and recovery.fstab files
I still need the graphics.c and post-recovery.sh files but I can't seem to find them, any ideas where to look?
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math_green20 said:
I'm trying to use the online CWM builder from this site http://builder.clockworkmod.com to port CWM to a new device
I already have my recovery.img and recovery.fstab files
I still need the graphics.c and post-recovery.sh files but I can't seem to find them, any ideas where to look?
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You don't need Graphics and post-recovery files to compile
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Thanks, i just needed some extra peace of mind to make sure i didn't break anything. I can't even flash it anyway since my device is running a production build. I think i need to compile a user-debug or engineering build from source to be able to flash cwm. Linux is a whole new world to me though, i'm getting so lost loll
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Grarak said:
You don't need Graphics and post-recovery files to compile
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The graphics file is needed. Our device uses a non-standard graphics format.
To OP: You can find that file in KB's PAC-Man repo or in the official CM repo of i9103.
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Thanks, but i'm messing with a Slate 7 from Hp, our glides already have cwm and twrp
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I think i need some help here
Device has root access in UI and terminal.
Entering adb root from my computer spits out an error about not having root access in production builds.
If i enter adb shell, then su-l, i get root, but when mounting any of the read only filesystems i get the same error as above.
Trying to apply any update.zip from sd card(even a signed one) fails due to signature checks(i think i need the oem Hp signature).
Android recovery 3a version 4.1
Bootloader is locked and fastboot devices lists nothing.
What should i do from here?
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Any luck getting a CWM image that works on HP Slate 7? If so, could you share it?

So far I have the build ready to flash, but i cant figure out how to flash it, i used the universal asian method to root mine, but it does not fully root the device, i have root in the Os but not when i use adb
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math_green20 said:
So far I have the build ready to flash, but i cant figure out how to flash it, i used the universal asian method to root mine, but it does not fully root the device, i have root in the Os but not when i use adb
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Code:
su
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huh?
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kranberry said:
Any luck getting a CWM image that works on HP Slate 7? If so, could you share it?
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Let me know how it went buddy, this is my first build so i'd like to know if it works.
By the way, how did you unlock the bootloader? Do you have root when using adb?
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Delete (solved)

Im looking for someone who can help me out on set up. All packages are installed. I made it all the way to where you type ./menu into Cygwin and it shows file not found.
Any suggestions?
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Make sure you are in the kitchen directory (cd kitchen) and make sure your rom is in the correct directory that says place rom here.
Thanks

TheAxman said:
Make sure you are in the kitchen directory (cd kitchen) and make sure your rom is in the correct directory that says place rom here.
Thanks
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So what your saying is I need to put my rom in "place rom here" BEFORE I cd menu?
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Cygwin should be on the root of C:\
If it is, try in terminal
Code:
cd c:\cygwin\home\"yourname"\android-kitchen-0.224
Then your terminal should read that u are in that directory. Then press ./menu and it should work
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DigitalUnderground said:
Cygwin should be on the root of C:\
If it is, try in terminal
Code:
cd c:\cygwin\home\"yourname"\android-kitchen-0.224
Then your terminal should read that u are in that directory. Then press ./menu and it should work
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Ok. Thanks bro
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alloycowboy said:
So what your saying is I need to put my rom in "place rom here" BEFORE I cd menu?
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correct. Also, he is correct above, but you must have the tar original in the put-rom-here also.

TheAxman said:
correct. Also, he is correct above, but you must have the tar original in the put-rom-here also.
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Ok. Got it. I will try it when I get off work
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TheAxman said:
correct. Also, he is correct above, but you must have the tar original in the put-rom-here also.
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hi!!!

When I type c:\cygwin\home\chris\android-kitchen-0.224 it says command not found....so im stumped
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try going up one level at a time. sometimes i hate it when cygwin does that.

When I type java in I get all kinds of info pop up....the next step is to type ./menu. Thata when it says No such file in directory
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I believe its the path. I cant find it on Windows 7. Ya gotta add it to Cygwin path
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Exactly what it sounds like, make sure the paths are set correctly in the variables, one of the biggest issues when running kitchen. wow, setting everything up was a bit harder than actually using the program, you'll get it...hang in there...

I have found the path for Java...but when I type it into Cygwin its not sticking
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alloycowboy said:
I have found the path for Java...but when I type it into Cygwin its not sticking
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Make sure you go to the Java website and install the correct version (believe it had to be 32bit Java for Kitchen to work and sign roms correctly).
That was one of my problems.
But im having other problems now.
I zipalign and sign my rom, then make it into a working zip, but whenever I try to flash it does not, I dont think the Kitchen is producing the right rom files (I.e. Meta Data Inf, System, etc.)
Anyone got some input?
Do I have to mod something in the Kitchen for it to work with S4 Roms?
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devynbf said:
Make sure you go to the Java website and install the correct version (believe it had to be 32bit Java for Kitchen to work and sign roms correctly).
That was one of my problems.
But im having other problems now.
I zipalign and sign my rom, then make it into a working zip, but whenever I try to flash it does not, I dont think the Kitchen is producing the right rom files (I.e. Meta Data Inf, System, etc.)
Anyone got some input?
Do I have to mod something in the Kitchen for it to work with S4 Roms?
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make sure you are using the correct kitchen revision. mine worked without issues

devynbf said:
Make sure you go to the Java website and install the correct version (believe it had to be 32bit Java for Kitchen to work and sign roms correctly).
That was one of my problems.
But im having other problems now.
I zipalign and sign my rom, then make it into a working zip, but whenever I try to flash it does not, I dont think the Kitchen is producing the right rom files (I.e. Meta Data Inf, System, etc.)
Anyone got some input?
Do I have to mod something in the Kitchen for it to work with S4 Roms?
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Damn...I used 64 bit. Thanks for that info
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Ok. Im on 32 bit now. Path is set...but when I type ./menu it says no such file or directory. So now its another problem. Any suggestions?
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Lol. I just noticed I had 64 bit Cygwin. Jeeezzz I feel like a noob
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Can you post a link to the revision please?
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[Q] Custom Recovery Help

Hello,
I'm fairly new to Android modding and whatnot, and I managed to root my Verizon HTC One. However, I am looking to install stock android on it to make it a google play edition. I've read that I need a custom recovery like TWRP or something. Can someone point me into the right direction on how to get stock android on my verizon htc one? Thanks!

Albavenger said:
Hello,
I'm fairly new to Android modding and whatnot, and I managed to root my Verizon HTC One. However, I am looking to install stock android on it to make it a google play edition. I've read that I need a custom recovery like TWRP or something. Can someone point me into the right direction on how to get stock android on my verizon htc one? Thanks!
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Just get on a custom recovery and then flash a ROM that is based on GPE, I think we have two available.

Albavenger said:
Hello,
I'm fairly new to Android modding and whatnot, and I managed to root my Verizon HTC One. However, I am looking to install stock android on it to make it a google play edition. I've read that I need a custom recovery like TWRP or something. Can someone point me into the right direction on how to get stock android on my verizon htc one? Thanks!
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Android Stock and Google Play Edition are a bit different so you will have to do some research and decide what ROM you want to go with.
For our device we have 2 recovery options, TWRP and Clockwork. Both can be found in the Origional Android Development forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2416273
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2416431
I am not going to say one is better than the other. I use TWRP, but mostly because I am use to it from other devices.

Download TWRP to the external sd , the download flashify from the Google play store, select flash recovery, then browse to the file you downloaded to the externalSD. Easy as pie
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aer0zer0 said:
Download TWRP to the external sd , the download flashify from the Google play store, select flash recovery, then browse to the file you downloaded to the externalSD. Easy as pie
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Not sure how you got flashify to work but the HTC one isn't supported. The dev told me he doesn't own the phone so it's not likely to ever work.
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worked like a dream, lots of people on the forum have used it. HTC one works with flashify just fine

I couldn't get it to work
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djerk said:
I couldn't get it to work
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I just used flashify to install TWRP 2.6.3.3 less then a minute time.
Try this option. xda-developers - View Single Post - [RECOVERY] TWRP 2.6.3.3 touch recovery http://bit.ly/I2mP0P
Type: su
After that, cd to the location of the .img file: (i.e. if it was on the root of the sd card then...)
cd /sdcard/
Finally, flash the image to the recovery partition:
dd if=recovery-xxx.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p34

Here's the best place to start looking for answers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44905464
If coming from ios, realize there are a lot more people involved in the rom/themeing process so be more patient.
However, above all remember to search first. Probably 90% of whatever you are looking for has already been asked, so save yourself the heartache and try searching first.
After that, there are tons of people here to help you if the above tips don't work. Just understand that you have to put a little effort on your part first if you have an issue, that way it makes it easier for others to help troubleshoot.
Good luck and welcome to the community!
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I'm still lost, type:su where? I came from the razr with a locked bootloader, so it was hard to brick it, I love the one and don't need to flash roms at this time but I'd like to have the option to and to be able to wipe cache, thanks
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djerk said:
I'm still lost, type:su where? I came from the razr with a locked bootloader, so it was hard to brick it, I love the one and don't need to flash roms at this time but I'd like to have the option to and to be able to wipe cache, thanks
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In android terminal emulator.
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Hate to be a pain but I've never used terminal emulator before I need to know exactly what to type step by step line by line, spaces,anything that would help like a screenshot ,this is the recovery I downloaded as it appears in es file explorer.openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7vzw.img sorry I'm a dummy
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djerk said:
Hate to be a pain but I've never used terminal emulator before I need to know exactly what to type step by step line by line, spaces,anything that would help like a screenshot ,this is the recovery I downloaded as it appears in es file explorer.openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7vzw.img sorry I'm a dummy
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I followed the directions from a few posts above.
First, download android terminal emulator from play store.
Second, move the recovery file to the root of sdcard, noting the filename. (in my screenshot, the file is named the same as yours openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7vzw )
Open terminal emulator. In first window, type in "su" without quotations in the command line and hit enter. Wait for the popup to allow root access and allow it. On the returned command line, type in "cd /sdcard/" without quotations and hit enter. The returned command line should say something like "[email protected]:/sdcard"
Type the command "dd if=openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7vzw.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p34" without quotations and hit enter.
Should look something like this:
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I keep getting this when I follow directions and it never asks for su permission
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You have a comma in your filename right after "twrp"
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I retyped and got the same thing,maybe my recovery image is wrong or in the wrong place
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Move the recovery image to /sdcard/
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That adb and fastboot drove me crazy. It was so much easier with Flashify. About 30 seconds. With flashify and Meenova sd card reader no more fastboot and adb for me.
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Don't know what I'm doing wrong but it just ain't happening for me, maybe got a bad image?
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This is as far as I get
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