After searching the forum and LGs website, I cant find anything on Mac USB Drivers. This js my first mac and my previous phone was rooted on windows. So, idk if Drivers are needed with macs or not. If so, can someone tell me where I can find them?
_dannyboy said:
After searching the forum and LGs website, I cant find anything on Mac USB Drivers. This js my first mac and my previous phone was rooted on windows. So, idk if Drivers are needed with macs or not. If so, can someone tell me where I can find them?
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The short answer is that you don't need drivers for Mac with this device.
However, you're also not going to find a way to root your phone using Mac. Windows only.
You will, however, need the Android File Transfer for Mac app if you intend on transferring files between your Mac and your phone.
prowlingfox said:
The short answer is that you don't need drivers for Mac with this device.
However, you're also not going to find a way to root your phone using Mac. Windows only.
You will, however, need the Android File Transfer for Mac app if you intend on transferring files between your Mac and your phone.
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So, there's absolutely no way to root via mac??? Well, that's stupid. How come I can unlock the bootloader and junk? :/
_dannyboy said:
So, there's absolutely no way to root via mac??? Well, that's stupid. How come I can unlock the bootloader and junk? :/
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If you look in the development thread, you can find answers to these questions.
You can also root with Linux.
prowlingfox said:
If you look in the development thread, you can find answers to these questions.
You can also root with Linux.
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Cool, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
It wouldn't be that hard to make the linux script to Mac, they are both unix-like.
Sent from a quad core nexus 4
clocked at 2.2 GHz, enjoying the no battery life.
You can also use a virtual PC machine in OSX to root.
I use VMware
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Title says it all. I COULD find a way to use a Windoze XP machine, but prefer using either my iMac, running Snow Leopard, or my laptop which has Ubuntu on it. I did see an old thread about flashing from SD, but no one mentions unlocking from SD. Thanks for any help you can give.
I don't believe there is a way to do it from Linux or Mac.
The coke unlocker actually copies a virtual loader to fake the phone into
thinking its unlocked, and that allows it to load the replacement coke bootloader.
Its only possible to flash via SD once the phone has been unlocked.
You could load a VM on your Mac with a Windows XP load and try flashing from that.
Not sure how the VM's handle USB connections though, so it may not work successfully.
Safest bet is to find an XP machine you can borrow.
Does_It_Matter said:
I don't believe there is a way to do it from Linux or Mac.
The coke unlocker actually copies a virtual loader to fake the phone into
thinking its unlocked, and that allows it to load the replacement coke bootloader.
Its only possible to flash via SD once the phone has been unlocked.
You could load a VM on your Mac with a Windows XP load and try flashing from that.
Not sure how the VM's handle USB connections though, so it may not work successfully.
Safest bet is to find an XP machine you can borrow.
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There is a way to do it in the Trinity, but I have not been able to confirm if this can be used in the Vogue
See this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=576880
Who knows? There might be a way to adapt this for the Vogue...
Well, if you have access to a Windows Box, why not use it? You won't get any deseases you know!
And it's not like you would need to unlock every day!
t1mman said:
Well, if you have access to a Windows Box, why not use it? You won't get any deseases you know!
And it's not like you would need to unlock every day!
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I believe he said that he only has a Mac and a Linux, which is why he is asking for this...
I've been flashing Android stuff to my Vogue and use HTC Flasher (on linux) from here: http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D I believe it's actually an opensource app hosted elsewhere.
I'm thinking I might actually try going back to WinMo so I may be tying it with a WinMo img soon.
trippinnik said:
I've been flashing Android stuff to my Vogue and use HTC Flasher (on linux) from here: http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D I believe it's actually an opensource app hosted elsewhere.
I'm thinking I might actually try going back to WinMo so I may be tying it with a WinMo img soon.
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Where you actually able to unlock your phone with HTC Flasher? Or, do I have to do it from Windoze?
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I believe he said that he only has a Mac and a Linux, which is why he is asking for this...
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Actually I do have a dual boot laptop, XP and Ubuntu. I was just looking for a Mac or Linux only solution, as I don't like to mess with Active Sync. Also, btw, I am a she, not a he.
smarcin said:
Actually I do have a dual boot laptop, XP and Ubuntu. I was just looking for a Mac or Linux only solution, as I don't like to mess with Active Sync. Also, btw, I am a she, not a he.
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I am sorry about the "he/she" thing... it is really kinda hard to tell sometimes considering that I cannot see you and your username does not really point at anything that tells me you are a woman (my apologies).
There might be some open projects floating around for this although I kinda doubt it. You have to be really careful as far as RUU is concerned. Remember that even using the one for the wrong device could hurt you...
As far as AS is concerned, as much as I hate to admit it, it does what it is supposed to do. Lastly, for the most part, you do not need AS to recognize your device to upgrade (put the device in bootloader and you are set).
HTCFlasher
HTCFlasher 3.0 for linux/osx
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=399762
http://code.google.com/p/htc-flasher/
blauze said:
HTCFlasher 3.0 for linux/osx
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=399762
http://code.google.com/p/htc-flasher/
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Kinda late, but thanks anyways
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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Thanks
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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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
Hello, I have searched and read for days without an answer to this. I am a long time iPhone user, and jailbreaker/dev, who has just jumped ship over to Android. I have the US AT&T Galaxy S3. I am attempting to root it using a Mac. I have read the guides, and watched the videos from appdr0id, however, it is not working for me. When I use heimdall I get an error that it failed to initialise. I am guessing, from what I read, that it may have to do with missing Samsung USB drivers for my Mac, but I can't find them anywhere to download. Also, I would like more info about whether or not I need to place any files into the phones file system before flashing, which files, and where, as this has made no difference. I have heard great things about Cyanogen Mod, and would love to try it, but I am open to suggestions as to what to use post-root. Will someone please give some directions for rooting and flashing using my Mac, or some more detailed guides?
Here is a screenshot of the error.
Heimdal doesn't work on the US sgs3. Easiest way is either Bootcamp or a vm.
gunnyman said:
Heimdal doesn't work on the US sgs3. Easiest way is either Bootcamp or a vm.
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Wow, thanks. I haven't read that anywhere. I think I will do it with an XP or Win7 vm, then. Now I have to search for a Windows how-to guide. Argh!
please help i have been looking everywhere to find out how to root my att galaxy s3 on linux. i have only been able to find instructions for int. version or using windows. link to a thread or anything will help. thanks in advance
Maybe use wine... Not sure if that's safe though. Search for running Odin with wine
You can try to search for Heimdall, witch from what I understand is the Linux equivalent to Odin for Windows. I actually just removed Linux from my computer and reinstalled Windows specifically so I could root. I wasn't happy about it but I figured I would go with the tried and proven method to avoid any possible headache. I can say that mrRobinson's no flash counter trip method worked flawlessly for me on Windows though. I can't say anything about Heimdall though, as I was too nervous to try it.
Heimdall will handle it; I've done it myself. See here for how to use it in this case.
thanks
smelenchuk said:
Heimdall will handle it; I've done it myself. See here for how to use it in this case.
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Heimdall will work for the us gs3? I was told it only worked on the int. Ver I really dont want to go back to windows but if thats what I have to do. Thanks everyone, still open to suggestion s
koxx.dta said:
Heimdall will work for the us gs3?
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Yes, considering that set of instructions was developed based on my own device.
HI guys, it seems most people run from helping with this question and I've seen people ask and get ignored in threads. I need help getting root buy using Ubuntu or Mac OSX. If anyone knows anything come forward please
m4tic said:
HI guys, it seems most people run from helping with this question and I've seen people ask and get ignored in threads. I need help getting root buy using Ubuntu or Mac OSX. If anyone knows anything come forward please
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Please, next time post in the Q/A Thread.
To root under mac os x and ubuntu, you can use a virtualisation software like virtual box (free!) to install windows and use the windows apps.
You can also use Boot Camp to install windows on your machine (https://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/).
I used virtualbox with windows 10 developper preview to root my phone and it worked great!
good luck!
RapHaeL_4_4_4_ said:
Please, next time post in the Q/A Thread.
To root under mac os x, you can use a virtualisation software like vmware and virtual box (free!) to install windows and use the windows apps.
You can also use Boot Camp to install windows on your machine (https://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/).
I used virtualbox with windows 10 developper preview to root my phone and it worked great!
good luck!
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I got frustrated and wrote a python script to replace send_command.exe from the LG_root.zip
Its really frustrating as well how android uses a linux kernel yet still people who hack it don't use Unix methods in their tools.
m4tic said:
I got frustrated and wrote a python script to replace send_command.exe from the LG_root.zip
Its really frustrating as well how android uses a linux kernel yet still people who hack it don't use Unix methods in their tools.
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Great! Care to share your script?