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Unlocking Xoom on a Mac (edit - solved!)

Hey guys, while I'm not exactly new to rooting, it has been quite some time since I rooted my N1 (and that was the only time I've ever rooted anything. I'm now a little lost with the unlock/rooting process. At this point,:
*I have the latest SDK, and I've updated the Platform Tools and added the contents to the Tools folder
*I've connected via USB and I've done the volume-down-power-up combination and have the "Starting Fastboot protocol support" screen.
However, that's all I've been able to do, and I honestly don't know what I'm missing. I can't get the the commands in Terminal to communicate with the tablet. Any assistance that anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated.
THANKS!

You have the Motorola v4.9 USB charging drivers installed?

When you do "adb devices" in terminal, can you confirm the Xoom is recognized?
If it is, following the guide here on XDA should go swimmingly. If it isn't, something is wrong with your SDK installation.

Elysian893 said:
You have the Motorola v4.9 USB charging drivers installed?
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Well I was looking for drivers initially, but then I read in the "how to unlock" thread that someone said drivers werent needed on a Mac. Plus I looked for Mac drivers and couldn't find any, just Windows.

bcgaynor82 said:
When you do "adb devices" in terminal, can you confirm the Xoom is recognized?
If it is, following the guide here on XDA should go swimmingly. If it isn't, something is wrong with your SDK installation.
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Well I'm not sure I'm opening Terminal in the right location. Entering "adb devices" gives me "command not found.

Ah, Mac, I'm of no use to you then.

Well should anybody see this, I'm still trying to get this to work. I can now confirm that the xoom does not show up after entering "adb devices". Otherwise I think the SDK is set up properly...at least I think it is.

take the file you want to use (adb or fastboot) and drag/drop in to the terminal window. Then just finish typing the command.

tanman21 said:
take the file you want to use (adb or fastboot) and drag/drop in to the terminal window. Then just finish typing the command.
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AH, FINALLY! See, I knew whatever the solution would be, it would be a simple one. Xoom unlocked! Now to move on to root! Thanks a LOT!

joeski27 said:
AH, FINALLY! See, I knew whatever the solution would be, it would be a simple one. Xoom unlocked! Now to move on to root! Thanks a LOT!
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Set your path. Edit your .bash_profile and you can run commands from anywhere in the terminal. Example:
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export PATH=$HOME/bin/android-sdk-mac_x86/tools:$HOME/bin/android-sdk-mac_x86/platform-tools:$PATH

tanman21 said:
take the file you want to use (adb or fastboot) and drag/drop in to the terminal window. Then just finish typing the command.
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That makes me a little sad. People should know how to use a command line
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[GUIDE] Flash CWM Manually (for noobs)

It took me some searching to find this information, so I thought I would post it here in an easy format. This will get the modded CWM flashed on your Inc2 so you can start enjoying root.
*--*--* I am not responsible for any damage that may occur to your phone by following this guide or any other guide. If you are at this step, your warranty is already void, and if you lie to Verizon to get a replacement, an angry bear will break into your house and molest you quite thoroughly. Those people are the reason why Verizon is forcing locked bootloaders, and why I had to wait two months to root my Inc2. Don't be one of those people. You might be a noob, but that doesn't excuse you from doing research. In short, anything that happens is your own damn fault, and you can't blame anyone else. /rant *--*--*
Now that that is out of the way, the steps:
1. Download the android SDK here http://dl.google.com/android/installer_r12-windows.exe I don't really want to go into details on this, as it is explained on the site and in the sdk itself. Basically, install and then follow the directions here http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html specifically the part about the sdk tools.
2. Open the sdk tools folder, select adb.exe and adbwinapi.dll, then copy them to somewhere easy to find. I just dumped them in the C:\ folder.
3. Download http://android-roms.googlecode.com/files/fastboot-win32.zip and extract to the same folder with the other files (C:\ in my case).
4. If you haven't already, download the CWM file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134520. Extract the main image (not the osx image) to the same folder with the other files (not necessary, but makes things easier).
5. Boot into fastboot by powering the device off, then powering back on while holding the volume down button on the side. It should boot to a white screen, similar to what you saw when you first rooted it. Plug your phone into usb if you haven't already.
6. Open the Command Prompt. Type (without the quotes): "cd (the folder where adb is)" so, "cd C:\" in my case. Next: "fastboot flash recovery cwm-recovery-vivow.img" and when it is done, "fastboot reboot".
7. Rooting the phone is only the beginning. You still need a rooted kernal, and su and busybox. Without these, rooting does you little practical good. To that end, follow RMK's guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160745. That will get you all set up to start enjoying root fully. I would recommend installing ROM Manager from the market and using it to flash the latest CWM (4.0.0.8). ****NOTE that you need to already have CWM to flash the su and then flasht he new CWM. I know, it seems silly, but that's the way things are. Also, a disclaimer: a few people have had problems with the newest CWM not working properly for them. It worked for me, though, and there is a fix on page four of this thread.
Credit goes to attn1 for the modified CWM, xgunther for posting it/original instructions, and crazythunder of Android Community for the original instructions for using fastboot with a G1. Hope this helps
Some information from supersonic that those trying this on linux will find useful. Thanks!
supersonic2.5 said:
Download this recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134520
BTW, if you havn't installed fastboot, download it here.
http://developer.htc.com/adp.html
1.First rename your android sdk folder to "sdk" just like that. Dont use quotation marks on anything fyi.
2.Next step is to move the sdk folder to your home folder.
3.Move adb, fastboot, and the recovery image from the link above into the tools folder of the sdk.
4.Open up terminal and type or copy this in there.
"cd sdk/tools" hit enter.
5. "./adb kill-server" hit enter.
6. "./adb start-server" hit enter. should look something this. (below)
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
7. "./fastboot" hit enter.
8. "./fastboot flash recovery cwm-recovery-vivow.img" hit enter
give it some time to flash.
9. "./fastboot reboot" hit enter
10."./fastboot adb reboot recovery" hit enter
And there you go, wait for your phone to reboot and what not and you should have CWM installed. I would immediately do a nandroid of the stock rom. after that i didnt bother messing with superuser on stock froyo because who the hell wants to be on froyo!? lol, so i installed the GB ota rooted version with superuser already because its very stable....found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411 as i wait for a stable version of rewind,you can then install and update CWM through rom manager to the current version once you've done this.
there you go buddy sorry so long. if you encounter any problems let me know so i can boot into ubuntu and help out. i'd give you a little more details but im on my mac right now. hit the thanks button if i was any help
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devator22 said:
It took me some searching to find this information, so I thought I would post it here in an easy format. This will get the modded CWM flashed on your Inc2 so you can start enjoying root.
1. Download the android SDK here http://dl.google.com/android/installer_r12-windows.exe I don't really want to go into details on this, as it is explained on the site and in the sdk itself. Basically, install and then follow the directions here http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html specifically the part about the sdk tools.
2. Open the sdk tools folder, select adb.exe, adbwinapi.dll, and ddms.bat, then copy them to somewhere easy to find. I just dumped them in the C:\ folder.
3. Download http://android-roms.googlecode.com/files/fastboot-win32.zip and extract to the same folder with the other files (C:\ in my case).
4. If you haven't already, download the CWM file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134520. Extract the main image (not the osx image) to the same folder with the other files (not necessary, but makes things easier).
5. Open the Command Prompt. Type (without the quotes): "cd (the folder where adb is)" so, "cd C:\" in my case. Next: "fastboot flash recovery cwm-recovery-vivow.img" and when it is done, "fastboot reboot". And you should be done.
Credit goes to attn1 for the modified CWM, and xgunther for posting it/original instructions. Hope this helps
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Just a heads up, if you are S-Off, you can enjoy these instructions on Mac, Linux, or Windows. ADB and fastboot give you options for all! <3

Here is another link i found to help out!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694

In case you didn't know, AlphaRev X will install CWM for you. Then you can just load a different ROM, install ROM Manager, and update it from there.

I know this is pretty new but does anyone know how to flash fastboot through the linux side I have just about given up on getting the ADB to work in Win 7 64bit

b0gman said:
I know this is pretty new but does anyone know how to flash fastboot through the linux side I have just about given up on getting the ADB to work in Win 7 64bit
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Dumbest solution ever... I was having the same problem. As long as you've installed the jdk file from the link it shows on the initial error on sdk install...
Just click 'back' then 'next' again on the SDK installer... It worked for me.

Now I'm getting stuck on 'Waiting for device' when I run the fastboot command on the command prompt. Thoughts?

Grouper said:
In case you didn't know, AlphaRev X will install CWM for you. Then you can just load a different ROM, install ROM Manager, and update it from there.
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Guess I forgot to mention that this is for the people with problems with the automatic installer, including myself.
Sent from my Incredible 2 with Xda app

Clutch McWinner said:
Now I'm getting stuck on 'Waiting for device' when I run the fastboot command on the command prompt. Thoughts?
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Are you in fastboot on your phone?
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devator22 said:
Are you in fastboot on your phone?
Sent from my Incredible 2 with Xda app
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I was, but it turns out I didn't have the HTC sync drivers. S-Off, Rooted, and running overclocked CM7 now!!!!!!!

This must be in Fastboot USB mode while doing?

Im also stuck on < waiting for device >
I've tried in charge only mode and HTC Sync mode and neither seem to be recognized by cmd. The HTC Sync software opens when I connect the phone in HTC Sync mode so I would assume the drivers are installed correctly. Any ideas?

SHAKEJONES said:
Im also stuck on < waiting for device >
I've tried in charge only mode and HTC Sync mode and neither seem to be recognized by cmd. The HTC Sync software opens when I connect the phone in HTC Sync mode so I would assume the drivers are installed correctly. Any ideas?
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Should HTC Sync be opening? I think you're supposed to uninstall HTC Sync, but leave the drivers. AlphaRevX provided a link to the drivers only, so it might be easier to just completely uninstall everything and then reinstall the provided driver instead.

Just tried that and its still stuck... I'll mess with it more tomorrow

Yeah i've been having the exact same problems with the drivers. I have a completely fresh install of windows 7, and it still wont work. I installed the HTC Sync, and it still doesnt recognize my device. I tried using Ubuntu, however it makes absolutly zero sense in my mind, so unless i have a detailed instuctional text, windows is my only choice really. Its funny, this thread is for noobs, yet i can't get even do this, but other phones i've rooted without any problems, and they we're much harder for me. Blah.

I've tried all variations of connection modes, triple checked I had all the files in the right spot, and tried different usb ports and it still wont work... does someone have a more detailed guide for this?

Seriously frustrated about this. S-Off was no problem. I'm triple booted with OSX, Win XP Pro and Linux. Used linux to get s-off but didn't get a CWM install. Window won't allow the driver to install and Linux is a mystery. Anybody have luck with OSX or Linux and want to write it up?

OH, all you people having trouble...you need to be in fastboot in order for this to work. Power off your phone, then power it back on while holding volume down. Then run the commands.

devator22 said:
OH, all you people having trouble...you need to be in fastboot in order for this to work. Power off your phone, then power it back on while holding volume down. Then run the commands.
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Thank you kind sir hahaha I JUST got done doing that and it worked like a charm! this thread will be a great help to anyone else ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
The directions for fastboot are in the OP

Haha, yea. I guess I am a noob when it comes to writing guides. I updated the OP with an extra step for booting into fastboot.

[q] SOLVED: ADB ROM PUSH ERROR: DEVICE NOT FOUND

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I was trying to reflash JB 4.3 because of storage issues but unfortunately I accidentally deleted and formatted internal and sd storage, so Im left with no OS on my Gnex but I can boot on recovery and fastboot. Also before I deleted the internal I did not enable usb debugging yet at that time. Is there a way I can flash a stock image by just using toolkit? ty
I tried pushing through fastboot mode but it says error: device not found. I only have the platform tools on my pc.
UPDATE:
Finally got the file pushed into the sd card doing via recovery. Since I am using TWRP recevery it was not too obvious how to do it unlike CWRM which I used to use. I spent more than 24 hours looking for the right solution that would work for me and funny thing was I finally got the right way to one of the first threads i looked into but just didnt pay much attention to it which was here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
"Boot your phone into Recovery and select the "Mounts & Storage" screen
- Plug your phone into your computer using USB Data Transfer Cable
- Ensure in Recovery that your phone shows "Unmount /sdcard/" and "Unmount /system/" (If they do not show this automatically, just press each one once respectively as pressing just toggles Mount and Unmount)
- Open Command Prompt on your computer by doing Start -> Run -> cmd
- In Command Prompt, type "cd c:\AndroidSDK\tools" replacing AndroidSDK\tools with wherever your adb and ROM are located.
- This is probably the most important part - Still in Command Prompt, type "adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/ROM.zip" replacing ROM with the EXACT name of the ROM file and including the .zip piece on both ends. This may take a minute or two...or four, but you will see a message in Command Prompt saying something like <12345678kb to 1234567kb>. That is just telling you that the file was pushed properly. (I did not include that message in the picture below)"
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Instead of using a toolkit, just push a rom to ur sdcard using adb and flash it via recovery.. Or you can download the official image, boot into fastboot and flash it..
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You were right on spot unfortunately I didnt know how to do it. Thank you anyways...:highfive::highfive::highfive:
Ty for all those who tried to help me, thank you for the effort, well it was indeed a learning experience... ahihihihi

Instead of using a toolkit, just push a rom to ur sdcard using adb and flash it via recovery.. Or you can download the official image, boot into fastboot and flash it..
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lastforone said:
Instead of using a toolkit, just push a file to ur sdcard using adb and flash it... Or you can download the official image, boot into fastboot and flash it..
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well then i need to download sdk first ty anyways

lolobabes said:
well then i need to download sdk first ty anyways
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You do not need the whole sdk package. Just the adb + fastboot and few required files ... You can find the zip in erants guide..
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

when i tried to push error device not found lol

lolobabes said:
when i tried to push error device not found lol
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Use adb sideload from twrp and send the zip from your PC to your phone.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

lolobabes said:
when i tried to push error device not found lol
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Go into your device manager if you have windows, and see if you have any errors.
If you do, you might have an exclamation mark for the device: Galaxy. You can manually install the drivers from here, point it to your toolkit, I guess, since you downloaded it already.

If he reads efrant's "android 101" -which is STICKIED ON GENERAL forum- just the first post, he'll know everything and downloaded everything he needs to know and have to interact with his device.
a manta wrote this.

Beauenheim said:
Go into your device manager if you have windows, and see if you have any errors.
If you do, you might have an exclamation mark for the device: Galaxy. You can manually install the drivers from here, point it to your toolkit, I guess, since you downloaded it already.
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When I am on recovery yes theres an exclamation on samsung mtp device but in fastboot mode the samsung mtp does not appear but when I do fastboot devices there appears a device number so I thought I can do it on fastboot. thank you.
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If he reads efrant's "android 101" -which is STICKIED ON GENERAL forum- just the first post, he'll know everything and downloaded everything he needs to know and have to interact with his device.
a manta wrote this.
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I have read that already however I was hoping to just flash a file to the sdcard if is even possible considering I have formatted both internal and sdcard. I am very new to adb so its an easier way for me. But it seems then I will ave to do it the hard way. Thanks
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Not sure if this has any bearing but when I accidentally formated internal and sdcard it was a fresh 4.3 install and so android debugging was not enabled. Thanks

lolobabes said:
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Not sure if this has any bearing but when I accidentally formated internal and sdcard it was a fresh 4.3 install and so android debugging was not enabled. Thanks
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Doesn't matter because if you reboot in bootloader you can use fastboot(if drivers are installed properly), fastboot always works, you don't need to enable anything for it.

sui785 said:
Doesn't matter because if you reboot in bootloader you can use fastboot(if drivers are installed properly), fastboot always works, you don't need to enable anything for it.
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So meaning I can use fastboot to just push file to sdcard right? Tried to look for the right command but I cant seem to find the right one that works for me. Thank you.

tried doing this in fastboot "adb push romname.zip /sdcard/ROM/" had this error: device not found

lolobabes said:
tried doing this in fastboot "adb push romname.zip /sdcard/ROM/" had this error: device not found
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Take it out of a USB 3.0 port.

lolobabes said:
tried doing this in fastboot "adb push romname.zip /sdcard/ROM/" had this error: device not found
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lolobabes said:
So meaning I can use fastboot to just push file to sdcard right? Tried to look for the right command but I cant seem to find the right one that works for me. Thank you.
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no, there's no ADB interface on FASTBOOT interface. You'll never be able to push anything through ADB in FASTBOOT interface. Please read the thread i talked about earlier, and this one too -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895 - Just the first post of each will do.
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Take it out of a USB 3.0 port.
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*EPIC*
*facedesk*
*grows more white hair*

xD I actually had this issue a few days ago, had issues for 4 hours, realized I had my cord plugged in a 3.0 port.
Really dumb noob moment.

UPDATE:
Finally got the file pushed into the sd card doing via recovery. Since I am using TWRP recevery it was not too obvious how to do it unlike CWRM which I used to use. I spent more than 24 hours looking for the right solution that would work for me and funny thing was I finally got the right way to one of the first threads i looked into but just didnt pay much attention to it which was here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
"Boot your phone into Recovery and select the "Mounts & Storage" screen
- Plug your phone into your computer using USB Data Transfer Cable
- Ensure in Recovery that your phone shows "Unmount /sdcard/" and "Unmount /system/" (If they do not show this automatically, just press each one once respectively as pressing just toggles Mount and Unmount)
- Open Command Prompt on your computer by doing Start -> Run -> cmd
- In Command Prompt, type "cd c:\AndroidSDK\tools" replacing AndroidSDK\tools with wherever your adb and ROM are located.
- This is probably the most important part - Still in Command Prompt, type "adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/ROM.zip" replacing ROM with the EXACT name of the ROM file and including the .zip piece on both ends. This may take a minute or two...or four, but you will see a message in Command Prompt saying something like <12345678kb to 1234567kb>. That is just telling you that the file was pushed properly. (I did not include that message in the picture below)"
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Instead of using a toolkit, just push a rom to ur sdcard using adb and flash it via recovery.. Or you can download the official image, boot into fastboot and flash it..
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You were right on spot unfortunately I didnt know how to do it. Thank you anyways...:highfive::highfive::highfive:
Ty for all those who tried to help me, thank you for the effort, well it was indeed a learning experience... ahihihihi

lolobabes said:
UPDATE:
Finally got the file pushed into the sd card doing via recovery. Since I am using TWRP recevery it was not too obvious how to do it unlike CWRM which I used to use. I spent more than 24 hours looking for the right solution that would work for me and funny thing was I finally got the right way to one of the first threads i looked into but just didnt pay much attention to it which was here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
"Boot your phone into Recovery and select the "Mounts & Storage" screen
- Plug your phone into your computer using USB Data Transfer Cable
- Ensure in Recovery that your phone shows "Unmount /sdcard/" and "Unmount /system/" (If they do not show this automatically, just press each one once respectively as pressing just toggles Mount and Unmount)
- Open Command Prompt on your computer by doing Start -> Run -> cmd
- In Command Prompt, type "cd c:\AndroidSDK\tools" replacing AndroidSDK\tools with wherever your adb and ROM are located.
- This is probably the most important part - Still in Command Prompt, type "adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/ROM.zip" replacing ROM with the EXACT name of the ROM file and including the .zip piece on both ends. This may take a minute or two...or four, but you will see a message in Command Prompt saying something like <12345678kb to 1234567kb>. That is just telling you that the file was pushed properly. (I did not include that message in the picture below)"
You were right on spot unfortunately I didnt know how to do it. Thank you anyways...:highfive::highfive::highfive:
Ty for all those who tried to help me, thank you for the effort, well it was indeed a learning experience... ahihihihi
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I'm glad you sorted it out, that's the thing instead of teaching you step by step just left a hint on what you should do, helps you learn to do it on your own..
Peace,
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Thanks
Thanks for this. Was stuck with no factory image because had to wipe data because of encryption. Then was in dilemma of how to load the ZIP to sdcard without having to reflash the stock all over. This saved me the time. Thanks again

How to get Verizon pixel xl back to stock so I can install TWRP.

Noob again. So I am rooted and I'm currently on build NDE63X on my Verizon 128 gb XL. If i understood the instructions correctly, I have to go back to stock before I can put TWRP on the phone. I know I get the factory images here.
https://developers.google.com/android/images
Do I get the NDE63P image for the phone since that was what was on the phone before I sideloaded the OTA for my current version which is NDE63X or do I just need to download the full image for NDE63X?
Can someone also list the steps needed to accomplish getting phone back to stock? I read Google's instructions and I was a little confused. I understand that I will lose root but should be able to root after installing TWRP since it looks like Chainfire updated the root method for those using TWRP.
Thanks.

It's easy bro. For starters, grab the factory image for the X build. No need to go back to P.
Next, extract the zip. Depending on which OS your computer runs, you'll be running one of the flash-all scripts. the one with the ".bat" extension is for Windows and the one ending with the ".sh" extension is for macOS and Linux. If you don't want it to wipe your device, before running one of those two files I just mentioned, your gonna wanna edit the script file using an application like Notepad++ (on Windows) or Text Wrangler (on macOS.) What you want to do in the script file is remove the wipe command. To do so, delete the following piece from the script: (it's towards the bottom.)
Code:
-w
Save the changes.
Next, copy everything from the factory image folder to where you have adb/fastboot stored. (I suppose you could copy your adb/fastboot files to this folder if you wanted to.)
Assuming that your device is plugged in and USB debugging is enabled, start command prompt (or Terminal.) and type the following commands:
Code:
adb devices (it should return with your devices serial number and say online, if not check your device for a prompt asking to allow or deny.)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
flash-all.bat (or flash-all.sh)
That should do it. ?
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Rydah805 said:
It's easy bro. For starters, grab the factory image for the X build. No need to go back to P.
Next, extract the zip. Depending on which OS your computer runs, you'll be running one of the flash-all scripts. the one with the ".bat" extension is for Windows and the one ending with the ".sh" extension is for macOS and Linux. If you don't want it to wipe your device, before running one of those two files I just mentioned, your gonna wanna edit the script file using an application like Notepad++ (on Windows) or Text Wrangler (on macOS.) What you want to do in the script file is remove the wipe command. To do so, delete the following piece from the script: (it's towards the bottom.)
Code:
-w
Save the changes.
Next, copy everything from the factory image folder to where you have adb/fastboot stored. (I suppose you could copy your adb/fastboot files to this folder if you wanted to.)
Assuming that your device is plugged in and USB debugging is enabled, start command prompt (or Terminal.) and type the following commands:
Code:
adb devices (it should return with your devices serial number and say online, if not check your device for a prompt asking to allow or deny.)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
flash-all.bat (or flash-all.sh)
That should do it.
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Thank you. Gonna attempt it this weekend.

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Rydah805 said:
It's easy bro. For starters, grab the factory image for the X build. No need to go back to P.
Next, extract the zip. Depending on which OS your computer runs, you'll be running one of the flash-all scripts. the one with the ".bat" extension is for Windows and the one ending with the ".sh" extension is for macOS and Linux. If you don't want it to wipe your device, before running one of those two files I just mentioned, your gonna wanna edit the script file using an application like Notepad++ (on Windows) or Text Wrangler (on macOS.) What you want to do in the script file is remove the wipe command. To do so, delete the following piece from the script: (it's towards the bottom.)
Code:
-w
Save the changes.
Next, copy everything from the factory image folder to where you have adb/fastboot stored. (I suppose you could copy your adb/fastboot files to this folder if you wanted to.)
Assuming that your device is plugged in and USB debugging is enabled, start command prompt (or Terminal.) and type the following commands:
Code:
adb devices (it should return with your devices serial number and say online, if not check your device for a prompt asking to allow or deny.)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
flash-all.bat (or flash-all.sh)
That should do it.
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im trying to do the same thing but i cant find somewhere to download the factory img from i have a 32 gb xl

Veid71 said:
im trying to do the same thing but i cant find somewhere to download the factory img from i have a 32 gb xl
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https://developers.google.com/android/images
Sent from my Pixel XL

My command prompt hangs when I try to execute the .bat file
Says "Waiting for any device"
And yes the device is listed when I do ADB devices
Any ideas?
THANKS!!

chipslate said:
My command prompt hangs when I try to execute the .bat file
Says "Waiting for any device"
And yes the device is listed when I do ADB devices
Any ideas?
THANKS!!
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if you are executing the commands, you are in fastboot, not adb.
try fastboot devices
if it doesnt return anything, your computer is not seeing the device.
you will need the computer to see the device in fastboot before you can proceed.

OK so ADB Devices finds my cellphone but fastboot devices yields nothing.
Any ideas?

chipslate said:
OK so ADB Devices finds my cellphone but fastboot devices yields nothing.
Any ideas?
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first thing to try is to go into fastboot, then unplug the cable, and then plug it back in.
if it is still not recognized, then its either an outdated adb/fastboot issue, or a driver issue (if you are using windows, if not there may be other possibilities).

chipslate said:
OK so ADB Devices finds my cellphone but fastboot devices yields nothing.
Any ideas?
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When it finds your phone does it say unauthorized or authorized?

See attached. That is what I get every time. I have had the same thing happen on 2 different Windows 10 boxes. Makes me think it is something on the phone?

chipslate said:
See attached. That is what I get every time. I have had the same thing happen on 2 different Windows 10 boxes. Makes me think it is something on the phone?
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What happens now when you attempt the next command?
Edit: So after running adb devices, you should be running adb reboot bootloader command next I believe.

Yes, ADB reboot bootloader brings up the fastboot screen on the Pixel XL with the green android thingy.
Also, I have the phone in MTP File Transfer mode and USB Debugging enabled.

chipslate said:
Yes, ADB reboot bootloader brings up the fastboot screen on the Pixel XL with the green android thingy.
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You should now use the flash-all command but this is going wipe all of your data.

I am fine wiping all my data but running flash-all.bat hangs the CMD window saying "Waiting for any device"
That's my problem.

chipslate said:
I am fine wiping all my data but running flash-all.bat hangs the CMD window saying "Waiting for any device"
That's my problem.
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Post a picture of when you have that and of your phone at the time you type flash all if you can. Also hit the reply button on my post and itll give my notifications when you reply.

magestic1995 said:
Post a picture of when you have that and of your phone at the time you type flash all if you can. Also hit the reply button on my post and itll give my notifications when you reply.
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It finally worked!!! Thanks again for your help and going back and forth. I finally installed Android Studio and it inserted the ADB drivers at the top of Device manager. Worked like a charm then. Finally, Android 7.1.1 and unlocked bootloader... Bring it on, world!

Congrats! I've only used Android Studio for all this stuff since Im a developer. Congrats on getting it all figured out!

i have been trying to take my pixel xl back to stock but the flash-all.bat script hangs on the part where it should flash the system img zip. it says the file size is to large

Cant get fastboot to work!

I tried everything the internet could offer. Installed all the google and or OnePlus 5T drivers I found, many different ADB versions, enabled all the needed settings on the phone, yet when I type "fastboot devices" it comes up empty.
Followed many guides and videos, did all the steps. What could be the problem?

Digital signature of the driver or wrong drivers is the problem

joedoctor said:
I tried everything the internet could offer. Installed all the google and or OnePlus 5T drivers I found, many different ADB versions, enabled all the needed settings on the phone, yet when I type "fastboot devices" it comes up empty.
Followed many guides and videos, did all the steps. What could be the problem?
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u are not saying mutch about how u are trying to enter fastboot
u do know the phone must be turn into fastboot right ?

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same here, done everything i can...

mockneygeeza said:
same here, done everything i can...
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to get fastboot to work u need to reboot the phone into fastboot

-fluffy- said:
to get fastboot to work u need to reboot the phone into fastboot
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Right, and (if you are a Windows user) after you put it into fastboot mode, you Need to overwrite the Drivers in the device Manager inside of Windows to the adb / fastboot Driver...
not just the "update Driver" Option.. you really Need to search und choose for the .inf file.
after that has been done, Windows should be able to find your device with the fastboot.exe
That should do the trick.
If you got any Problems Setting this up in Windows, and want some Support, I could help you remotely with TeamViewer application. (as far as our timezones allows us to do that)
Edit: Nevermind - probably to late.. this thread is from march.. lol

moeq123 said:
Right, and (if you are a Windows user) after you put it into fastboot mode, you Need to overwrite the Drivers in the device Manager inside of Windows to the adb / fastboot Driver...
not just the "update Driver" Option.. you really Need to search und choose for the .inf file.
after that has been done, Windows should be able to find your device with the fastboot.exe
That should do the trick.
If you got any Problems Setting this up in Windows, and want some Support, I could help you remotely with TeamViewer application. (as far as our timezones allows us to do that)
Edit: Nevermind - probably to late.. this thread is from march.. lol
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I'm going to try the above, it's never too late ?

moeq123 said:
Right, and (if you are a Windows user) after you put it into fastboot mode, you Need to overwrite the Drivers in the device Manager inside of Windows to the adb / fastboot Driver...
not just the "update Driver" Option.. you really Need to search und choose for the .inf file.
after that has been done, Windows should be able to find your device with the fastboot.exe
That should do the trick.
If you got any Problems Setting this up in Windows, and want some Support, I could help you remotely with TeamViewer application. (as far as our timezones allows us to do that)
Edit: Nevermind - probably to late.. this thread is from march.. lol
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well i just downloaded the adb folders an put my phone into fastboot connectet usb an it installed automatisk the drivers

-fluffy- said:
well i just downloaded the adb folders an put my phone into fastboot connectet usb an it installed automatisk the drivers
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Yes, it also did that for me after I plugged in my Device AFTER booting it into Fastboot.
BUT! since I'm on Windows 10 Education; 64 Bit, it somehow messed up the Drivers or something. Fact is, These automatically installed Drivers weren't working for fastboot (at least for me and probably for many others too).
the command "fastboot devices" wasn't able to detect my phone.
But if you download the needed adb / fastboot Drivers for that device and reconfigure the driver via device Manager on Windows
to choose the just downloaded adb /fastboot Drivers - it worked for me afterwards.

moeq123 said:
Yes, it also did that for me after I plugged in my Device AFTER booting it into Fastboot.
BUT! since I'm on Windows 10 Education; 64 Bit, it somehow messed up the Drivers or something. Fact is, These automatically installed Drivers weren't working for fastboot (at least for me and probably for many others too).
the command "fastboot devices" wasn't able to detect my phone.
But if you download the needed adb / fastboot Drivers for that device and reconfigure the driver via device Manager on Windows
to choose the just downloaded adb /fastboot Drivers - it worked for me afterwards.
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im on windows 10 also an my adb devices also show nothing but i can still flash recovery an all