I have read a lot of things about people having issues rooting with Mac. If you don't have access to a PC or VMware here's an option.
Install Airsideload. I can't post a link cause I'm new to this site but google.
digitaltraveler
Download the Gingerbreak.apk on your Mac.
Then just drop the Gingerbreak.apk into the "drop zone", open the app on your phone and your all set.
or just do this... http://www.droidsector.com/blog/2010/06/23/easy-way-to-install-apk-files-using-android-sdk-for-mac/
Thanks for this, as soon as I figure out how to get this all to work I'll use this
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matrice0056 said:
I have read a lot of things about people having issues rooting with Mac. If you don't have access to a PC or VMware here's an option.
Install Airsideload. I can't post a link cause I'm new to this site but google.
digitaltraveler
Download the Gingerbreak.apk on your Mac.
Then just drop the Gingerbreak.apk into the "drop zone", open the app on your phone and your all set.
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This is what I used... http://forum.androidcentral.com/atr...976-root-1-5-7-mac-linux-updated-1-8-3-a.html
Just got my Tablet. Want to root but PC is down, I have a Mac..is the procedure using Mac as easy or as good as the PC version? Any difference?
Can someone point me to the Mac instructions? Thanks.
mario24601 said:
Just got my Tablet. Want to root but PC is down, I have a Mac..is the procedure using Mac as easy or as good as the PC version? Any difference?
Can someone point me to the Mac instructions? Thanks.
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PC: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354487
Mac: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358051
Unroot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380235
It's all straightforward and laid out. Take a look at the Android Development forum to see what else you may enjoy?
Any difference if use Mac vs PC method?
Ok just did it with Mac. I see something called SU Binary Updater, do I need to update that, is it related to root or something unsafe?
mario24601 said:
Ok just did it with Mac. I see something called SU Binary Updater, do I need to update that, is it related to root or something unsafe?
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That's an update to the SuperUser "app." Go ahead and update it.
I think both are very similar.
Dunno if they are different, but the Mac-version worked without hiccups for me
Mac: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358051
Will the Mac technique of rooting prevent the 1.41 update?
Alright, you need to be able to have the drivers setup and everything correctly because I'm not offering support on this. Sorry but I have alot of stuff to maintain so I can't always help. I'll try but I would prefer the community support each other too. (you also need tgps launcher already installed so if you havent rooted, I dont think you will be able to do this.)
Anyway: you need to get the .apk file you want to install and just put it into the directory and name it A.apk b.apk c.apk d.apk and so on. I will have it install up to 26 apps (all the way up to z) then you can remove and start over.
Script download:
here
I will probably update it eventually but right now it's supposed to be very basic.
Manual instructions:
All you need to do is use adb install appname.apk
Indirect said:
Alright, you need to be able to have the drivers setup and everything correctly because I'm not offering support on this. Sorry but I have alot of stuff to maintain so I can't always help. I'll try but I would prefer the community support each other too. (you also need tgps launcher already installed so if you havent rooted, I dont think you will be able to do this.)
Anyway: you need to get the .apk file you want to install and just put it into the directory and name it A.apk b.apk c.apk d.apk and so on. I will have it install up to 26 apps (all the way up to z) then you can remove and start over.
Script download:
here
I will probably update it eventually but right now it's supposed to be very basic.
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Basically, for those a little familar with ADB, they didn't block adb install, so you should be able to adb install path\to\app.apk and it will load without an issue. If your not familiar with adb, using xIndirect's method is probably for the best for you.
so the android central sideload wonder machine should work.
In addition, they did not actually close the hole, they just covered it up better. If you sideload anycut, in theory, you can allow any other install. I am going to try it, and let you all know how it goes.
~Leko
gameman733 said:
Basically, for those a little familar with ADB, they didn't block adb install, so you should be able to adb install path\to\app.apk and it will load without an issue. If your not familiar with adb, using xIndirect's method is probably for the best for you.
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They would have to maintain two versions of their software if they blocked adb install. How are they going to test the apps going into their market.
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xdahgary said:
so the android central sideload wonder machine should work.
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Someone try this. You need the apk file of the app you want to install on your cimputer.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-central-sideload-wonder-machine-v-1-2-a.html
Hey all, I cannot get his to work because I no longer have usb debugging. I should say I am on a Nook Color not tab. I just thought it would be nice to try non-rooted for a while. I guess I will just re root.
~Leko
lekofraggle said:
In addition, they did not actually close the hole, they just covered it up better. If you sideload anycut, in theory, you can allow any other install. I am going to try it, and let you all know how it goes.
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I have AnyCut installed and created a shortcut to app settings. I reset the "Install from unknown sources" to be checked and then tried installing an app from the Amazon Market. When the package manager ran I got the new will not install dialog. Dang! So I launched the app settings again and noticed that the unknown sources box was unchecked. I checked it again, closed, and relaunched the settings window. The option is unchecked again. Grr....
Installing apps from the Android Market works just fine though, as it does not require the package installer to install an app.
Am I understanding this correctly? So even with un-rooted NT that has updated to 1.41 we can use this method to sideload? I so hope I am understanding this correctly. If so thank you so very much!!!!! If not thanks anyway for helping me learn!!!!!
I have been unable to clear and reset my drivers for the NOOK Tablet.
I've uninstalled and reinstalled but I must not have the right drivers.\
I'm running Win 7 64bit.
Any link would be appreciated.
GreenFuzzer said:
Am I understanding this correctly? So even with un-rooted NT that has updated to 1.41 we can use this method to sideload? I so hope I am understanding this correctly. If so thank you so very much!!!!! If not thanks anyway for helping me learn!!!!!
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BUMP, as I was wondering this myself.
I understand how to use adb, but how do I get the Nook Tablet with 1.4.1 in debugging mode? I can't install the tgps launcher apk because it says it is not a Nook Store app. My Nook was previously 1.4.0 and rooted with android market and lots of apps installed. I have no problem with the new side loading method, but I need to figure out how to re-enter USB debugging mode.
Ugh, my Nook just updated to the dreaded 1.4.1 version. I tried the script from XDA and ran it with the command prompt, but it says "error no decide found", even though my Nook Tablet is plugged into my Windows XP Machine. Any ideas why this is happening?
I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Also, I got the script from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407023 . I run the Sideload.bat file which usually doesn't run until an Android device has been found, and in MS Dos it says: C:\Sideload>adb wait-for-device . And yet when if I were to install an apk residing in the Sideload folder via Command Prompt, it says no device found.
szumlanski said:
I understand how to use adb, but how do I get the Nook Tablet with 1.4.1 in debugging mode? I can't install the tgps launcher apk because it says it is not a Nook Store app. My Nook was previously 1.4.0 and rooted with android market and lots of apps installed. I have no problem with the new side loading method, but I need to figure out how to re-enter USB debugging mode.
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Scrap that. I thought I had to re-download the apk file. I realized that it is installed as a device app. Once I entered debugging mode I was able to sideload apps onto 1.4.1 using the instructions.
Now I would love to get Android Market working again...
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Script download:
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Is there something available for Mac users? I don't have access to any Windows system for over a week.
Also, I was wondering if anyone out there has had success access the Android Market after using this new script? Hopefully some of the root teams/specialists out there can find use a better answer that going by to sideloading.
szumlanski said:
Scrap that. I thought I had to re-download the apk file. I realized that it is installed as a device app. Once I entered debugging mode I was able to sideload apps onto 1.4.1 using the instructions.
Now I would love to get Android Market working again...
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Ok, so how DID you get it into debugging mode?
geonjay said:
Ok, so how DID you get it into debugging mode?
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If you rooted 1.4.0, you would have used tgps launcher downloaded over the air. Once you run (install) the tgps launcher, it remains in your android apps installed on the Nook tablet after the 1.4.1 is installed by B&N. Just unplug your USB cable, run tgps launcher, go into te development settings, enable two debugging options, disable auto mount. Then when you plug in USB it should pop up a notification that you are in debugging mode.
Do "adb devices" from a command prompt. If your device is found, you can adb install apps.
so this won't work for unrooted? got my mom this for xmas, we had 1.4.0 and started sideloading apps...then outta nowhere today, the OTA came through and now i can't do anything. when i try this method, it tells me device not found. it doesn't show up under adb devices, either.
jayochs said:
so this won't work for unrooted? got my mom this for xmas, we had 1.4.0 and started sideloading apps...then outta nowhere today, the OTA came through and now i can't do anything. when i try this method, it tells me device not found. it doesn't show up under adb devices, either.
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Looks like your only option will be to manually downgrade to 1.4.0 and load all the apps you want. You can also prevent OTA update to 1.4.1. Search the forums for the instructions. That sucks.
Alternatively, wait and see if a 1.4.1 root comes out.
xdahgary said:
Someone try this. You need the apk file of the app you want to install on your cimputer.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-central-sideload-wonder-machine-v-1-2-a.html
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Thanks, this works great. I know there is a way to root and install google apps on 1.4.1 now, but I'm fine with this since I don't have to go through the process of losing and then restoring all the apps and books I have loaded.
Just like another person mentioned, all one has to do is have NT Hidden Settings or tgps_launcher installed prior to the upgrade to be able to enable USB debugging.
Hi!
I´m still using CM7 alpha2 since it seems that it onlys uses MTP to copy files and I ´m using a Mac OSX.
The thing is recently I tried to download an app that requires root access, but after installing I cannot use it.
Then I tried to use the isntalled apps that require root access and noe of them work.
I tried to find a thread that coud help me but so far no luck.
Can someboy explain please how to regain root access in my Touchpad?
By the way I have seen threads of other devices where the answer involve something terminal commands started with adb shell.
I use the terminal and bash all the time but I don´t know if I need to download/install some additional software?
Thanks!
sounds like there is something wrong with the superuser app.
Anyway the ICS roms use MTP for file transfer.
i don't think the touchpad needed root access to my mind it's gotta be the SU app or some sort of file/binary related to it
My Razr USB connector malfunctioned
it can charge the battery only
is there any way to root without a pc?
NO! Else you have enough skill to give the commands diretcly from terminal emulator and also execute the exploit from the internal/external storage. But it's definately not sure that this will work.
Give your device to repair if you are sure that you connector doesn't work. Otherwise you could try another cable, maybe your cable is broken. Or your PC isn*t configured right. Check these things and try again.
dtrail1 said:
NO! Else you have enough skill to give the commands diretcly from terminal emulator and also execute the exploit from the internal/external storage. But it's definately not sure that this will work.
Give your device to repair if you are sure that you connector doesn't work. Otherwise you could try another cable, maybe your cable is broken. Or your PC isn*t configured right. Check these things and try again.
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i use the same cable to flash the razr from arctic 3.0 bk to 2.3.6 eu .
it works fine...
Maybe there is something wrong with the used drivers on your PC. Uninstall all of them then reinstall Moto-helper and try again to root your device.
dtrail1 said:
NO! Else you have enough skill to give the commands diretcly from terminal emulator and also execute the exploit from the internal/external storage. But it's definately not sure that this will work.
Give your device to repair if you are sure that you connector doesn't work. Otherwise you could try another cable, maybe your cable is broken. Or your PC isn*t configured right. Check these things and try again.
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everything in PC all via adb,
so, you can do this in phone's terminal too.
there's not difference
aliuwr said:
everything in PC all via adb,
so, you can do this in phone's terminal too.
there's not difference
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Except the motofail exploit or zergrush they are both executable files and both need a pc.
Also wireless adb needs root sadly
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aliuwr said:
everything in PC all via adb,
so, you can do this in phone's terminal too.
there's not difference
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So is there any tutorial for using terminal to access the adb ?
chung1214 said:
So is there any tutorial for using terminal to access the adb ?
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Dude, it DOESN'T WORK! The current exploits are only working executed from a pc. Take your device to a friend or to an cyber cafe and root it.
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