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One may think that it was nearly imposible to theme or modify a Us cupcake rom from JesusFreke because of his method of saving space on the system partition. In fact we have extra room for bigger sized themes. Here I will explain to you how to easily open and close the Cramfs files to modify /system/framework folder.
Cramfs can be opened and closed only through a Linux based shell.
To do this in windows, you should download Virtualbox.
After you finish installing it go and download Ubuntu.
Open Virtualbox and click on new. Follow directions to create your new Virtualbox Ubuntu OS.
Make sure you enable usb sharing. So that you can transfer files back and forth to both OS's.
Once you got Ubuntu running, open the terminal.
Type:
Code:
sudo -s
enter your password
apt-get install cramfsprogs
This command loads the Cramfs program files to your (Virtualbox Ubuntu OS).
Once the package installs, your ready to go.
-Opening Cramfs files:
Open terminal on your Virtualbox Ubuntu OS.
Type:
Code:
cramfsck -x /home/username/Desktop/opened 'framework.cramfs'
Cramfsck -x /home/username/Desktop/opened= Where the un cramfs-ed folder will be placed and what the folder is called.
Replace username above, with your user name.
framework.cramfs= the cramfs file you want to open.(Drag and drop in terminal)
The system will create a folder called "opened" on your desktop. (Feel free the change the name of folder from /opened to your liking)
That folder contains the /system/framework files un Cramfs-ed.
-Closing Cramfs files
You MUST be logged on to ROOT before closing Cramfs!!!
You MUST use the ORIGINAL files from the framework and app's folders of CRB43-US to prevent problems!!!
Open terminal on your Virtualbox Ubuntu OS.
Type:
Code:
sudo -s
enter password
mkcramfs '/home/username/Desktop/opened' framework.cramfs
mkcramfs '/home/username/Desktop/opened'= Location of the cramfs file.(Drag and drop in terminal)
Replace username above, with your user name.
framework.cramfs=The name of the cramfs file.
The system will create a cramfs file, located in the /home folder.(Click Places)
I have uploaded a CRB43-US Theme template to make it easier for you.
CRB43_US_Theme_Template.zip
Edit the template's framework and apps files to prevent forcloser!
I hope that you find this information useful in any way.
Here's some helpfull links:
How to manuals for creating themes
How to edit XML's
How to edit .9.png
Great technique. I've not tried it yet however I tried it with Cygwin. Unfortunately I don't think I was able to get it to work with it. Any thoughts?
From the other thread:
You need linux to do this! I mean come on, Android is not a Microsoft product, it's Linux based....Time to get your hands dirty.
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I'm going to try it on SUSE Linux soon.
blackknightavalon said:
I'm going to try it on SUSE Linux soon.
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Well ****. I did the sudo -s and password instructions and when I typed in the "apt-get install cramfsprogs" one I got "bash: apt-get: command not found" error message. HALP!!!1!
/SUSE Linux 10
blackknightavalon said:
Well ****. I did the sudo -s and password instructions and when I typed in the "apt-get install cramfsprogs" one I got "bash: apt-get: command not found" error message. HALP!!!1!
/SUSE Linux 10
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apt-get is for Ubuntu and (i think) other Debian based Linux system. You'll need to use Redhat Package Manager (rpm) or some similar package manager.
http://en.opensuse.org/Libzypp/Package_Management
-Andy in Indy
Binary100100 said:
Great technique. I've not tried it yet however I tried it with Cygwin. Unfortunately I don't think I was able to get it to work with it. Any thoughts?
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I tried it through Cygwin and I gave up because of the long process. I had to download a mirror site to download the cramfs program. Then I had to relocate most of the folders I wanted to modify because of that shell. Then I got more errors, so I said ...... that!!! And did it the way I posted it. I'll try to get it running on Cygwin and I'll let you know if I'm successful. FYI- you have alot more options on Ubuntu to Open ,see, and modify files on the Android packages, then you would on Cygwin.
So this maybe a newb question for some of you but I installed VirtualBox and Ubuntu 9.04 and followed the instructions. But I've hit a bump.
When I opened Terminal and entered sudo -s it will not let me enter my password. It just stays as a black box that doesn't move. I can type everywhere else... just not there for some reason. What am I missing?
Binary100100 said:
So this maybe a newb question for some of you but I installed VirtualBox and Ubuntu 9.04 and followed the instructions. But I've hit a bump.
When I opened Terminal and entered sudo -s it will not let me enter my password. It just stays as a black box that doesn't move. I can type everywhere else... just not there for some reason. What am I missing?
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It doesn't show **** or anything, but its entering. Type password and press enter!
RichieDaze said:
It doesn't show **** or anything, but its entering. Type password and press enter!
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Heh. I was hoping it was that easy. Thanks. I'm playing with it now.
Andy_in_Indy said:
apt-get is for Ubuntu and (i think) other Debian based Linux system. You'll need to use Redhat Package Manager (rpm) or some similar package manager.
http://en.opensuse.org/Libzypp/Package_Management
-Andy in Indy
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Okay, I checked with my laptop's bin folder and I have rpm installed already. Today's n00b question is "now what?"
Wubi
Why don't you guys just use the wubi installer for ubuntu?
Its pretty mind numbingly easy to set up... and i haven't had any issues with it for the last month I've been using it.
http://wubi-installer.org/
then you can just use apt
jonnybueno said:
Why don't you guys just use the wubi installer for ubuntu?
Its pretty mind numbingly easy to set up... and i haven't had any issues with it for the last month I've been using it.
http://wubi-installer.org/
then you can just use apt
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The only thing I didn't like about that installation was that I had to reboot to use either OS. With Virtual Box I can run my Os + 1,2, or 3 other OS's at the same time. That how I had it installed before I started using the Live cd to do the work. Thanks for giving us an other option. I guess its up to the users preference. I do recommend its use if you don't mind to reboot.
n00b question time: Would I be able to use the mkfs.cramfs program using SUSE? If so, what are the terminal codes?
/seriously stuck on this
its not working wat am i doing wrong
[email protected]:~$ sudo -s
[email protected]:~# ******
bash: ******: command not found
[email protected]:~# apt-get install cramfsprogs
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
cramfsprogs is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
[email protected]:~# cramfsck -x /home/ubuntu/Desktop/opened 'framework.cramfs'
cramfsck: stat failed: framework.cramfs: No such file or directory
[email protected]:~#
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the ****** is the password.
i have the framework.cramfs
i also have the CRB43_US_Theme_Template.zip file on the ubuntu dektop
i tried this also
[email protected]:~# cramfsck -x C:\Documents and Settings\******\Desktop 'framework.cramfs'
usage: cramfsck [-hv] [-x dir] file
-h print this help
-x dir extract into dir
-v be more verbose
file file to test
[email protected]:~#
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can someone help
bboy_201 said:
its not working wat am i doing wrong
can someone help
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Did you pull the cramfs file from the zip onto your desktop before you dragged it onto the terminal?
yes i did..
its on my destop for my windows n my ubuntu desktop
Finally, progress!
Just to update you guys on one thing: After roughly 3 weeks of blindly thrashing about SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and its buggy BIOS screen like a n00b, I FINALLY got installed Debian on my laptop! Next step: Figure out how to make a cramfs image and test-port my personal modded Moon Dust theme (with the Firefox logo on the browser and Carbon Black trashcan) before I actually start porting other devs (and them submitting the ports to the original devs for their approval).
Am I the only one actually working on this?
Progress Part The Second
blackknightavalon said:
Just to update you guys on one thing: After roughly 3 weeks of blindly thrashing about SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and its buggy BIOS screen like a n00b, I FINALLY got installed Debian on my laptop! Next step: Figure out how to make a cramfs image and test-port my personal modded Moon Dust theme (with the Firefox logo on the browser and Carbon Black trashcan) before I actually start porting other devs (and them submitting the ports to the original devs for their approval).
Am I the only one actually working on this?
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I had a few bugs to work out, but now Debian is working as good as I can hope to get it working on my laptop. Now I need to compare the differences between the CRB43 framework-res images and RC33's. After that, it'll simply be a matter of a one-for-one swap with the instructions courtesy of OP.
The main thing is that I got the "apt-get install cramfsprogs" part working!
Is there a Mac equivalent to FlashTool?
I also have the same question.
Hi there mmzubair!
In the end the best solution I found was just to install windows XP with bootcamp! Or if your Macs newer than mine (using a 4 year old Mac Mini) you could install XP using parallels so you don't have to rebooting every time you want to flash your phone!
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I'm wondering if you can install and run flashtool with Wine?
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beez1717 said:
I'm wondering if you can install and run flashtool with Wine?
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I believe you can't because wine can't install driver software.
flashtool linux
the flashtool site explains a method of installing it on linux based systems, but it all sounds gibberish to me (because im a noob) and i cannot understand it, has anybody done this? please explain in pure english if possible. thank you.
Flashtool on Mac instructions
!! UPDATE, ALL
There is a flashtool for mac on androxyde's github.
Basically...
You need (in this order):
1/ Xcode, Download and install it from App store/your mac's supplied DVD/Apple developer website
> If using version 3 and earlier, make sure the "UNIX Development", "System Tools", "Command Line Tools", or "Command Line Support" is selected during the installation process,
> If using version 3 and earlier, Apple's Command Line Developer Tools are found at the Apple Developer Connection site
2/ MacPorts, See section 2 on http://www.macports.org/install.php.
Then:
3/ Download and unzip flashtool from androxyde's github
More prep work for the USB stuff:
4/ Open Terminal and type/run code:
Code:
ls -la /opt/local/lib/libusb-1.0.dylib
If "no file or directory" found then run code:
Code:
sudo port install libusb
Now, to run Flashtool (ASSUMING YOU DID NOT RENAME THE FLASHTOOL FOLDER AND PROGRAM NAME SINCE UNZIP!):
5/ Open Terminal and type/run code:
Code:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib; */Flashtool/FlashTool;
or
Code:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib; ~/Downloads/Flashtool/FlashTool;
Alternatively:
> Open up the "Flashtool" Unix Executable File in TextEdit
> Copy and paste
Code:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib
the the line directly underneath export OS=$(uname -s)
> Save it, and from now on, double click the FlashTool executable file to open flashtool
6/ Flashtool window should pop up and a smile appears on your face
Maintenance
7/ To update MacPorts and installed ports, open terminal and run:
Code:
sudo port -v selfupdate; sudo port -v upgrade outdated;
Themindbuddah said:
Is there a Mac equivalent to FlashTool?
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J0YU said:
There is a flashtool for mac on androxyde's github.
Basically...
You need (in this order):
1/ Xcode, Download and install it from App store/your mac's supplied DVD/Apple developer website
2/ MacPorts, See section 2 on http://www.macports.org/install.php.
Then:
3/ Download flashtool from androxyde's github
More prep work for the USB stuff:
5/ Open Terminal and type/run code:
Code:
ls -la /opt/local/lib/libusb-1.0.dylib
If "no file or directory" found then run code:
Code:
sudo port install libusb
6/ Last line of code to run in Terminal for prep:
Code:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib
Now run Flashtool:
7/ Open the Flashtool folder which you unzipped in 3/
8/ Double click on "Flashtool" (Unix Executable File)
Hopefully that helps, haven't tried it out personally because I'm too lazy for 1/ and 2/ but reply/thanks if it works out fine!
Maintenance
9/ To update MacPorts, open terminal and run:
Code:
sudo port -v selfupdate
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That's right there is a FlashTool Mac Edition check it out: http://androxyde.github.com/
Thanks for the post. The LD_LIBRARY_PATH variable was the key for me. With the 2 mods for steps 6 & 8 in bold, these directions worked on my MacBook Air. FlashTool now comes up and runs!
-- Cronin
6/ Last line of code to run in Terminal for prep:
Code:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib
Becomes:
Code:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib
Now run Flashtool:
7/ Open the Flashtool folder which you unzipped in 3/
8/ Double click on "Flashtool" (Unix Executable File)
Becomes:
go to your FlashTool folder
Code:
cd ../FlashTool
execute the FlashTool:
Code:
- ./Flashtool
J0YU said:
There is a flashtool for mac on androxyde's github.
Basically...
You need (in this order):
1/ Xcode, Download and install it from App store/your mac's supplied DVD/Apple developer website
2/ MacPorts, See section 2 on http://www.macports.org/install.php.
Then:
3/ Download flashtool from androxyde's github
More prep work for the USB stuff:
5/ Open Terminal and type/run code:
Code:
ls -la /opt/local/lib/libusb-1.0.dylib
If "no file or directory" found then run code:
Code:
sudo port install libusb
6/ Last line of code to run in Terminal for prep:
Code:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib
Now run Flashtool:
7/ Open the Flashtool folder which you unzipped in 3/
8/ Double click on "Flashtool" (Unix Executable File)
Hopefully that helps, haven't tried it out personally because I'm too lazy for 1/ and 2/ but reply/thanks if it works out fine!
EDIT: check out the post below for more info/stuff
Maintenance
9/ To update MacPorts, open terminal and run:
Code:
sudo port -v selfupdate
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I followed this guide and tried the other variation but when i launch flashtool this happen:
Macbook:~ Suz$ /Users/Suz/Downloads/FlashTool/FlashTool ; exit;
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: Unable to load library 'usb-1.0': dlopen(libusb-1.0.dylib, 9): image not found
at com.sun.jna.NativeLibrary.loadLibrary(NativeLibrary.java:179)
at com.sun.jna.NativeLibrary.getInstance(NativeLibrary.java:252)
at com.sun.jna.Library$Handler.<init>(Library.java:140)
at com.sun.jna.Native.loadLibrary(Native.java:368)
at com.sun.jna.Native.loadLibrary(Native.java:353)
at se.marell.libusb.jna.LibUsb.<clinit>(LibUsb.java:11)
at se.marell.libusb.LibUsbSystem.<init>(LibUsbSystem.java:36)
at se.marell.libusb.LibUsbSystem.<init>(LibUsbSystem.java:73)
at linuxlib.JUsb.init(JUsb.java:38)
at gui.FlasherGUI.main(FlasherGUI.java:170)
logout
[Processo completato]
nothing else! Where am I doing wrong?
smayor said:
I followed this guide and tried the other variation but when i launch flashtool this happen:
Macbook:~ Suz$ /Users/Suz/Downloads/FlashTool/FlashTool ; exit;
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: Unable to load library 'usb-1.0': dlopen(libusb-1.0.dylib, 9): image not found
at com.sun.jna.NativeLibrary.loadLibrary(NativeLibrary.java:179)
at com.sun.jna.NativeLibrary.getInstance(NativeLibrary.java:252)
at com.sun.jna.Library$Handler.<init>(Library.java:140)
at com.sun.jna.Native.loadLibrary(Native.java:368)
at com.sun.jna.Native.loadLibrary(Native.java:353)
at se.marell.libusb.jna.LibUsb.<clinit>(LibUsb.java:11)
at se.marell.libusb.LibUsbSystem.<init>(LibUsbSystem.java:36)
at se.marell.libusb.LibUsbSystem.<init>(LibUsbSystem.java:73)
at linuxlib.JUsb.init(JUsb.java:38)
at gui.FlasherGUI.main(FlasherGUI.java:170)
logout
[Processo completato]
nothing else! Where am I doing wrong?
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i have the same problem can someone help me?
currently trying to diagnose it, I got the same problem too xD
The problem is that instead of */Flashtool/Flashtool you should replace before * with the the path from root to the file.
On my system this was:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib; /Users/<username>/Downloads/Flashtool/FlashTool;
Was getting same error and then it loaded
edit--
In fact, just open FlashTool in text wrangler or another editor and paste this in:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib
after line:
export OS=$(uname -s)
save that and it should work. I did this, then I got an app got Platypus and wrapped the whole thing into a .app file. I'd upload it but it is 80 megs and I have a quarter meg upload rate
You could probably put that jar on the same path as the other files and it would find it, and save others going through the other steps but I'm not sure. I've not had time to try.
brim4brim said:
The problem is that instead of */Flashtool/Flashtool you should replace before * with the the path from root to the file.
On my system this was:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib; /Users/<username>/Downloads/Flashtool/FlashTool;
Was getting same error and then it loaded
edit--
In fact, just open FlashTool in text wrangler or another editor and paste this in:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/opt/local/lib
after line:
export OS=$(uname -s)
save that and it should work. I did this, then I got an app got Platypus and wrapped the whole thing into a .app file. I'd upload it but it is 80 megs and I have a quarter meg upload rate
You could probably put that jar on the same path as the other files and it would find it, and save others going through the other steps but I'm not sure. I've not had time to try.
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oops, did the unix wildcard " * " not work on your machine? yeah it's either that or
Code:
~/Downloads/Flashtool/FlashTool
should also work. Thanks for the heads up, might update my tutorial more to cover more stuff and maybe release a moded FlashTool executable, I'm not sure
J0YU said:
oops, did the unix wildcard " * " not work on your machine? yeah it's either that or
Code:
~/Downloads/Flashtool/FlashTool
should also work. Thanks for the heads up, might update my tutorial more to cover more stuff and maybe release a moded FlashTool executable, I'm not sure
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I hope you guys can help, I tried using the methods you gave (exporting the var and updating the file in textwrangler) but I'm still getting the error below. Would you know how to get around this?
I checked and I do have the file:
Users-iMac:FlashTool user$ ls -la /opt/local/lib/libusb-1.0.dylib
lrwxr-xr-x 1 root admin 18 May 12 00:25 /opt/local/lib/libusb-1.0.dylib -> libusb-1.0.0.dylib
Error below:
Last login: Sat Nov 3 00:47:57 on ttys001
Users-iMac:~ user$ /Users/user/Downloads/FlashTool/FlashTool ; exit;
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: Unable to load library 'usb-1.0': dlopen(libusb-1.0.dylib, 9): image not found
at com.sun.jna.NativeLibrary.loadLibrary(NativeLibrary.java:179)
at com.sun.jna.NativeLibrary.getInstance(NativeLibrary.java:252)
at com.sun.jna.Library$Handler.<init>(Library.java:140)
at com.sun.jna.Native.loadLibrary(Native.java:368)
at com.sun.jna.Native.loadLibrary(Native.java:353)
at se.marell.libusb.jna.LibUsb.<clinit>(LibUsb.java:11)
at se.marell.libusb.LibUsbSystem.<init>(LibUsbSystem.java:36)
at se.marell.libusb.LibUsbSystem.<init>(LibUsbSystem.java:73)
at linuxlib.JUsb.init(JUsb.java:38)
at gui.FlasherGUI.main(FlasherGUI.java:170)
logout
[Process completed]
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Somehow, double clicking on FlashTool gives me that error... But doing a ./FlashTool in the terminal works. Thanks!
Would you guys happen to know if a Mac version of the rooting toolkit is available?
Somehow, double clicking on FlashTool gives me that error... But doing a ./FlashTool in the terminal works. Thanks!
Would you guys happen to know if a Mac version of the rooting toolkit is available?
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Are you talking about ADB and FlashTool for mac?
Or like the actual rooting stuff like Superuser.apk and BusyBox (root_tools.rar in the attached files)?
Use wine
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problems with libusb
Hi guys,
thank you so much for this guide,
I have a problem when i try to open flash tool with the
Code:
~/Downloads/Flashtool/FlashTool
this error shows up
Minimum libusb version is 1.0.14. Found 1.0.9
It can be downloaded on
i have tried everything and i really cannot updated :crying::crying:
Please help me i never done it before
Java 1.6 or 1.7
Hi!
Whenever I try to run the commands, I get the following error message:
"Java version must be 1.6 or 1.7"
I have the latest version of Java installed on my Mac, and I can actually see the Java icon from the Control Panel. Any ideas about the error I get?
Thanks!
Hi!
Whenever I try to run the commands, I get the following error message:
"Java version must be 1.6 or 1.7"
I have the latest version of Java installed on my Mac, and I can actually see the Java icon from the Control Panel. Any ideas about the error I get?
Thanks!
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1// What version of Mac OS X are you running on?
2// What do you get when you run java -version in terminal?
Hi guys,
thank you so much for this guide,
I have a problem when i try to open flash tool with the
Code:
~/Downloads/Flashtool/FlashTool
this error shows up
Minimum libusb version is 1.0.14. Found 1.0.9
It can be downloaded on
i have tried everything and i really cannot updated
Please help me i never done it before
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I'm looking into it...
btw are you trying to run flashtool version v0.9.9.0 or an older one?
I written the tutorial a while ago lol
I didn't have a GN until this week so my only LIMITED experience was with my nephew's GN and I was not able to connect it to my Ubuntu 11.10, 11.04, 10.10 or Mint 12. I got my own this week and started the search. Here is how you do it courtesy of Shannon VanWagner
and his website Humans Enabled
Shannon's info:
https://plus.google.com/115207567016362184954/about
Thanks Shannon. Here is the what you should do: again all credit goes to Shannon VanWagner. Fire up a terminal session:
1-
Code:
sudo apt-get install libusb-dev
2- download libmtp tar.gz from http://sourceforge.net/projects/libmtp/files/libmtp/
3-cd to the directory you downloaded to: Download in this case, case sensitive
Code:
cd Downloads
4- extract the tar package
Code:
tar xvf libmtp-1.1.1.tar.gz
please make sure you check the file version, this file changes as it is updated and change it accordingly per the above website
5- cd to the newly created folder that has the extracted file:
Code:
cd libmtp-1.1.1
again don't forget to change the name if the version has changed
6- compile and install: do each step separately
Code:
./configure --prefix=/usr
Code:
make
Code:
sudo make install
7- while in the same directory in the terminal, copy the rules from there to the udev folder:
Code:
sudo cp 69-libmtp.rules /etc/udev/rules.d
8- install gMTP:
Code:
sudo apt-get install gmtp
9- open up gMTP, go to edit/prefrences and check the box for Always Show Download Path. This way when you are downloading from the phone to your computer, you are asked to choose a location. Use the Add button to upload from your Linux Box to the phone. Delete does, well, Delete a file.
Thanks so much for this. I was having all kinds of problems! Worked flawlessly!
I'm just wondering, why people still using USB cable for file transfers? There's gazillion threads here about broken USB ports and all of them are reall. I had my self that problem on SGS2 and since then i started to use Wifi Explorer. It's just safer and easier.
Don't take this as thread spoiling, i'm really thankful to everyone who shares info. l'm just trying to warn you, because USB port problem does exist even if you're extremely careful as i am.
Sent from my super Galaxy Nexus plus®
I love Wifi Explorer as well but you do run a much greater risk of a corrupted file over wifi as opposed to usb.
I didn't have to do step 2. All I did was install libusb-dev and install gMTP and it worked.
That said I hate what google did here! I can no longer play music via usb on my car deck because of this
MS. said:
I'm just wondering, why people still using USB cable for file transfers? There's gazillion threads here about broken USB ports and all of them are reall. I had my self that problem on SGS2 and since then i started to use Wifi Explorer. It's just safer and easier.
Don't take this as thread spoiling, i'm really thankful to everyone who shares info. l'm just trying to warn you, because USB port problem does exist even if you're extremely careful as i am.
Sent from my super Galaxy Nexus plus®
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Thanks for the suggestion. I do use that especially since Amazon App store had it as the Free Paid app of the day a few months back. But you still need your wired connection for important files like radios, kernels, and roms. hate corrupted radios
Then i must be lucky, had no corrupted transfers yet (or at least i didn't notice that)
apt-get install gmtp fails.... I get the following::
Reading package list... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Couldn't find package gmtp
What now? I'm running 64bit Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
Hello, I wonder if can I expect a Fedora solution?
DAG425 said:
apt-get install gmtp fails.... I get the following::
Reading package list... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Couldn't find package gmtp
What now? I'm running 64bit Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
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I'm sure you did sudo apt-get, right?
gMTP is in the Ubuntu software center. I guess you can get it that way too.
Yes, any time i know im gonna need sudo multiple times i just run root terminal.... Got it from package manager! Thanx!!
Anyone else noticing massive slow ups when transferring files? The only things that happens quick is to download something from the device, uploading, and deleting take forever.
Thanks man for the guide.
its working but its supposed to be so slow(connect takes so long)??
Hi I've followed your guide down to the letter but my Nexus won't mount gMTP hangs and refuses to respond. What do you suggest?
emmib said:
Hi I've followed your guide down to the letter but my Nexus won't mount gMTP hangs and refuses to respond. What do you suggest?
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a little info may help. What version of Ubuntu are you running? Any errors?
You may also want to look in to mtpfs which is a FUSE filesystem providing access to MTP devices. It's easy to use and with correct permissions you can mount the device as a user.
I've been using it and there is a long pause mounting the device for some reason but read / write speeds are very good. When the phone is connected you simply mount it with:
mtpfs [mount point]
Lost Dog said:
You may also want to look in to mtpfs which is a FUSE filesystem providing access to MTP devices. It's easy to use and with correct permissions you can mount the device as a user.
I've been using it and there is a long pause mounting the device for some reason but read / write speeds are very good. When the phone is connected you simply mount it with:
mtpfs [mount point]
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so you just connect the point and type the above? Do you have to specify the mount point? What do you use?
loveubuntu said:
so you just connect the point and type the above? Do you have to specify the mount point? What do you use?
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Make a directory to mount it at (~/phone or something). Connect your phone in MTP mode then type:
mtpfs ~/phone
It's user space so you don't need to use su or sudo. You do however need to have FUSE support in your kernel. You may need some of the other dependencies but if you install mtpfs in mint it should pull those in (I'm using Mint 12).
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a little info may help. What version of Ubuntu are you running? Any errors?
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I'm terribly sorry about that, how rude of me XD I'm not running Ubuntu, I'm running Linux Mint 12, 32-bit. My Nexus is completely stock, GSM, running 4.0.2.
I finally can transfer files between ubuntu and my galaxy Nexus. Dumb google.
It took me days to find this thread. Wow you are amazing. I have tried different tutorial that would freeze my pc. Thanks for for sharing.
I want to flash the at&t stock rom before it changed my build number, but all I have is a mac and flashtool is only for windows. I tried changing the linux version since it is java, but it didnt work. Can someone help?
You can run flashtool on ubuntu using VirtualBox
Legoman2 said:
I want to flash the at&t stock rom before it changed my build number, but all I have is a mac and flashtool is only for windows. I tried changing the linux version since it is java, but it didnt work. Can someone help?
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I may be able to assist you as I am successfully running the linux version on SL 10.6.8. OK, first things first so start a terminal window and do the following ...
1. You need to setup the session variable for JAVA_HOME so type "export JAVA_HOME=$(/usr/libexec/java_home)" and then return
2. I like to add the default location of the binaries to the PATH so type "export PATH=${JAVA_HOME}/bin:$PATH" and return
Next we need to grab the libraries that enable the java vm to work with USB devices. You can do this a couple of ways, either by installing macports and then the usb libs or compiling from source (you will need xcode installed). macports is useful and you may have it installed already so I'll go with this method.
3. Install macports http://www.macports.org/ following their instructions.
4. update macports so type "sudo port -v selfupdate"
5. install the usb libs so type "sudo port install usb"
6. need to configure the library path so type "export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/opt/local/lib"
Now, you can either execute the FlashTool binary through finder or manually from a terminal window. The exports could be made permanent by adding to your shell profile (like ~/.bashrc or system (/etc/profile) etc...
N.B. Forgot to mention I'm using FlashTool 0.8.6.0 and Java 1.6.0_35 (@ terminal type 'java -version'). I haven't tested the more recent versions of FlashTool but it is possible they may be built on more recent JRE so make sure the version of Java you have is the same as the FlashTool dependency.
I posted some instructions for mac Flashtool here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32221825&postcount=7
Hope it helps out
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I want to flash the at&t stock rom before it changed my build number, but all I have is a mac and flashtool is only for windows. I tried changing the linux version since it is java, but it didnt work. Can someone help?
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Hey Legoman2, there is a FlashTool Mac Edition released two days ago think so. Check it out at: http://androxyde.github.com/ good luck.
Updated on my instructions to install and use Flashtool on the mac, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32221825&postcount=7 should work now
How to ROOT your T-Mobile Galaxy S4 on a Mac / Linux PC using Heimdall
Before you do ANYTHING, start here:
Download and install Heimdall: http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
And Install libusbx: http://libusbx.org/
What is Heimdall?
Heimdall is a cross-platform open-source tool suite used to flash firmware (aka ROMs) onto Samsung Galaxy S devices.
What is libusbx?
libusbx is a library that provides generic access to USB devices. As a library, it is meant to be used by developers, to facilitate the production of applications that communicate with USB hardware.
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Onto the magic..
1. Download CF-Root by Chainfire here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
2. Unzip the file: CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.zip
3. Unzip the file called "CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.tar.md5" that is inside the original zip file.
4. You should end up with "recovery.img" and "cache.img.ext4" (Put them on your desktop or somewhere easy to navigate to!)
5. Put your phone into download mode. (Hold Volume down + Power + Home button)
6. Connect your phone to your computer.
6. Open your favorite Terminal program on your computer. (I use the stock Mac Terminal)
7. Run the following command:
sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY *RECOVERY DIRECTORY* --CACHE *CACHE DIRECTORY*
NOTE: Replace *RECOVERY DIRECTORY* and *CACHE DIRECTORY* to the full path of where the file is on your computer!
NOTE: --RECOVERY and --CACHE are CASE SENSITIVE!
For example: heimdall flash --recovery C:\Users\user\Desktop\recovery.img --cache C:\Users\user\Desktop\cache.img.ext4
8. Your phone should reboot.
NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.
9. Done!
Note: This does not install a custom recovery, but you can download ROM Manager from the Play Store and install ClockworkMod Recovery using that. Alternatively, you can flash a recovery.img using the same way you flashed these two files. (heimdall flash --recovery *RECOVERY DIRECTORY*)
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Getting an error?
If you receive this error message:
Initialising connection…
Detecting device…
Claiming interface…
ERROR: Claiming interface failed!
it’s because you have used the Samsung Kies software, which you should uninstall at once, but as it adds some kernel extensions, run this as well:
A. Launch Terminal
B. Get Root and run these:
sudo sh
kextunload -b com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite
kextunload -b com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData
kextunload -b com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl
C. Try again!
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thanks, But a couple of qns.
1. USB debugging should be turned on or off?
2. when I put the device in download mode, it asks up to cancel and down continue in download mode. What to press?
If i put down, it says - downloading do not turn off. At this time, I've not run the heimdall command yet on terminal. (Ubuntu).
The error thats spit out is:
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
libusbx: error [op_open] libusbx couldn't open USB device /dev/bus/usb/001/007: Permission denied.
libusbx: error [op_open] libusbx requires write access to USB device nodes.
ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -3
didadi said:
thanks, But a couple of qns.
1. USB debugging should be turned on or off?
2. when I put the device in download mode, it asks up to cancel and down continue in download mode. What to press?
If i put down, it says - downloading do not turn off. At this time, I've not run the heimdall command yet on terminal. (Ubuntu).
The error thats spit out is:
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
libusbx: error [op_open] libusbx couldn't open USB device /dev/bus/usb/001/007: Permission denied.
libusbx: error [op_open] libusbx requires write access to USB device nodes.
ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -3
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1. It does not matter.
2. Yes, you press volume down to continue.
As for that error, try installing this on your Linux setup: http://libusbx.org/
It should have been bundled with Heimdall for Linux but maybe it isn't.
theexel said:
1. It does not matter.
2. Yes, you press volume down to continue.
As for that error, try installing this on your Linux setup: http://libusbx.org/
It should have been bundled with Heimdall for Linux but maybe it isn't.
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Hmm,still the same err,but I guess I was able to detect S4.
I did install libusbx from source, by
./configure && make && make install && sudo ldconfig - blah.
Then tried to use heimdall flash command/action.
Try using sudo before the heimdall command.
sudo heimdall flash ....
theexel said:
Try using sudo before the heimdall command.
sudo heimdall flash ....
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hmm,sudo is able to write,but stil one error, "recovery" not found in specified PIT as below. One last step?
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Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
ERROR: Partition "recovery" does not exist in the specified PIT.
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Releasing device interface...
Re-attaching kernel driver...
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heimdall flash --RECOVERY ./clockworkmod_6.0.3.2_jfltespr.img --no-reboot - May be like this?
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Alright,thank you very much!. I am rooted. Exact command to run is:
sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY /path_to_recovery/recovery.img --CACHE /path_to_cache/cache.img.ext4
Fantastic! thanks
Glad you got it sorted!
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 4
theexel said:
Glad you got it sorted!
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 4
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Would this also work if say...I bricked my phone?
I run windows virtualized on OpenSUSE, but the USB drivers for windows won't work in a virtual environ. I can never be too sure if I can get my hands on a windows PC.
nyloxy said:
Would this also work if say...I bricked my phone?
I run windows virtualized on OpenSUSE, but the USB drivers for windows won't work in a virtual environ. I can never be too sure if I can get my hands on a windows PC.
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You'd probably need to flash the whole Samsung Stock firmware not just the files I listed above, but yes, it should be possible, bud. :good:
If you want me to check it out for you and write a tutorial, I'll be more than happy to me.
theexel said:
You'd probably need to flash the whole Samsung Stock firmware not just the files I listed above, but yes, it should be possible, bud. :good:
If you want me to check it out for you and write a tutorial, I'll be more than happy to me.
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Thanks for the info! Quick tutorial would be the bomb! I just got into rooting and flashing a few weeks ago and I never want to go back! :victory:
Started using the Infamous Alpha. Currently on 8.6, and it's rock solid. I just worry that there may be a time in the near future that I brick my S4 and I'm no longer a fan of windozzz!
Just 3 big steps.
1.Download and install Heimdall: http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
2. Install libusbx. You need to download the sources and compile them. Usual ./configure, make , make install.
Use sudo su and then compile.
you may have to do , sudo apt-get install libudev-dev before compiling the libusbx libs.
3.Onto the magic..
..as said in post 1....
Make sure to use sudo for the heimdall flash ...Needless to say use the caps.!
Then install cwm from the Google Play and then you are Golden.
Thank you again to theexel for quick replies thru my earlier posts.:good:
Added a fix for a possible error:
If you receive this error message:
Initialising connection…
Detecting device…
Claiming interface…
ERROR: Claiming interface failed!
Can somebody make a video on how to do this?
This sounds confusing and I don't wanna brick my phone lol
I'm willing to donate to whoever does a video!
So will this wipe my phone?
[email protected] said:
So will this wipe my phone?
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No. It will only root your phone.
flemingg said:
There is nothing can be done without the libraries files.
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Library files?
Noob help with installing libusbx?
Hi Guys,
First off kudos and many thanks Exel for posting this. Also, sorry to bug you all with such a noob question but may I bother someone to post the exact commands/syntax for installing libusbx on/in mac os x 10.8.x? I've tried looking online and may not be using the right keywords to get the information I need.
Thanks loads for all the help you guys,
nv_gck
Re: Noob help with installing libusbx?
NV_GCK said:
Hi Guys,
First off kudos and many thanks Exel for posting this. Also, sorry to bug you all with such a noob question but may I bother someone to post the exact commands/syntax for installing libusbx on/in mac os x 10.8.x? I've tried looking online and may not be using the right keywords to get the information I need.
Thanks loads for all the help you guys,
nv_gck
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Hi Guys,
Please ignore my last request. I figured it out from the INSTALL file in the libusbx source code. Also, I did it without installing the full Xcode IDE on my Mac, just the Xcode terminal tools. Have successfully rooted.
Thanks again Exel
NV_GCK said:
Hi Guys,
Please ignore my last request. I figured it out from the INSTALL file in the libusbx source code. Also, I did it without installing the full Xcode IDE on my Mac, just the Xcode terminal tools. Have successfully rooted.
Thanks again Exel
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Glad you got it working!
It would really be worth it to mention that you actually have to compile libusbx from source. I spent a half hour Googling before coming to this realization.
Hey there fellas, spent the last couple hours trying to get this to work and keep getting hung up in terminal here,
Code:
Invalid argument: folder/recovery.img
Any help?