Hi Guys,
I read all the threads regarding rooting HTC hero but but haven't been able to find how to do same using mac . I downloaded SDK but main issue is, it doesn't have "fastboot" file and has only "adb" file. Can I just use "adb" and go on.
Can someone point me to correct direction. Also, will rooting means I can unlock my phone as it means I will have control over my phone, isn't it ?
Thanks
Inder Vaid
fastboot is a tool from htc, you need to get it from them. not sure about a mac version, but iirc they offer one.
You can try using the flashrec.apk instead of the fastboot method. It worked for me, as I couldn't get fastboot to work.
you can get the mac version of fastboot here http://developer.htc.com/adp.html
Hi craig & Raider,
Can you guys elaborate a bit. I tried to follow guide written in thread :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=543571
Still no avail
Cheers
Inder Vaid
ipvaid said:
Hi craig & Raider,
Can you guys elaborate a bit. I tried to follow guide written in thread :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=543571
Still no avail
Cheers
Inder Vaid
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you need to tell us where you get stuck, otherwise these are valid instructions...
Just like craig0r I used flashrec and it worked perfectly. I followed these instructions: http://androidforums.com/htc-hero/19660-guide-installing-modaco-custom-rom.html
I guess you could use any other rooted rom as well. I used Modaco and was then able to install others.
Hi all
Is there a thread on how to root on a Mac? I've been looking for it but not able to find it.
BTW, I'm on Verizon.
Thanks
Just check the manual methods for windows, but use "./" in front of the commands. There are no "one-click" methods for OSX to my knowledge. But its simple enough manually. Its only a few prompts to unlock the bootloader and/or push a few files.
If you need just ADB and Fastboot for OSX (so you don't have to install the SDK), I've attached them to this post.
I do like manual methods, I'll check them out and give them. Thank you for the file
Yup, use fastboot to do it. Do not forget the "./" it took me while to figure out that i needed to physically use ./ instead of just /
Rooting with a Mac
I just happened to end up with a Mac Book Pro, Cheap. So I am new to it. I was just waiting to get a new computer so I could root m Galaxy Nexus.
Could somebody provide a little more detail on exactly how t is done.
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I just happened to end up with a Mac Book Pro, Cheap. So I am new to it. I was just waiting to get a new computer so I could root m Galaxy Nexus.
Could somebody provide a little more detail on exactly how t is done.
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Watch my video. Its for a nexus s 4g but the steps are exactly the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP9ZDWmbLVM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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All -
I am not sure where to go. I am new to a Verizon GNex running stock ICS v4.0.4 and using a mac laptop, and looking to possibly get into rooting. It appears CM9 is popular specially since they appear to have added several of the SIII's new features.
I have read several posts on several sites talking about rooting the GNex. There seems soooooo many different ways to root i'm going crazy. Since I am new to rooting, I am not sure what is the best/easiest way to get started to ensure I don't loose anything.
Any help on the right way to go, any forum posts to start with, etc....would be very much appreciated!!
Thanks!
use this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
dont use a toolkit either. you'll be better off with the knowledge of what you are doing and people will be more apt to help you if things go wrong.
Zepius said:
use this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
dont use a toolkit either. you'll be better off with the knowledge of what you are doing and people will be more apt to help you if things go wrong.
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Thank you both for replying, but....I am working on a MacBook and the link you provided appears only to be for a Windows Machine. I luv the walk-thru what exists in the forum - I just need it for a Mac..
Thanks again!
Should be the same deal... just with terminal.
Here is a zip with ad and fast boot needed for Mac. It may also have the recovery and su.zip but ignore those use what the windows tutorial says.
http://db.tt/RDgw4XlM
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p.cooper said:
Thank you both for replying, but....I am working on a MacBook and the link you provided appears only to be for a Windows Machine. I luv the walk-thru what exists in the forum - I just need it for a Mac..
Thanks again!
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its basically the same steps just use terminal
ok, thank you. I will look a the zip provided and go from there. Thank you all!
p.cooper said:
Thank you both for replying, but....I am working on a MacBook and the link you provided appears only to be for a Windows Machine. I luv the walk-thru what exists in the forum - I just need it for a Mac..
Thanks again!
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Exact same method, but use Terminal instead of Command Prompt, and put a "./" in front of every command. For example:
Code:
./adb devices
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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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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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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??
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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??
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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:
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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:
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I think you got it! The first boot will take significantly longer than usually.
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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.
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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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...