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Okay, here's the tutorial and downloads for all you x10 mini (e10a) people out there who want to root + debrand + update to 2.1
Here's a link to a vid i made for this procedure and the outcome once done:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIojWZkraZ0
Here's a link for the software to root your phone and add customisation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8976947&postcount=1
Here's a link to root Explorer.apk:
http://www.4shared.com/file/IdOkM8of/Root_Explorer_Vs_2102.htm
Here's the link to the claro build.prop file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820009&page=4
Here's a link to the problem i faced and how i resolved it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=854457
here's a link to sony's update utility:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...eserviceapplication/xperiax10mini?cc=gb&lc=en
procedure:
1. download and extract to you descktop the newest GUI flashtool
2. in your phone go to settings ->applications-> and check unknown sources
3. in settings ->applications-> development-> check usb debugging
4. in you extract flashtool folder that should be on your desktop you will see a flash.bat file, open it to start program.
5. click on root and follow the procedure to start z4root and allow it to root and restart your phone, do not manually restart you phone, z4root will automatically restart your phone for you.
6. once your phone is completly restarted and functional, colse the flash.bat program and re-open it from the extracted program.
7. click on customise and allow it to fully install the applications, it will tell you finished when done.
8. mount your phone's sd card to your pc
9. download the root explorer.apk file from the download link provided and save it on you desktop.
10.copy the root explorer file from your desktop to the root of your sd card (do not put it in any folder)
11. unmount phone to computer
12. you will see on your phone that you have a program called astro, open the program,
13.in astro, navigate to your sd card and install root explorer.apk
14. once installed, exit out of astro
15. mount you phone again to your pc and create a new folder on the root of your sd card called new build, and create another folder called old build.
16. download the two build.prop files supplied in my download link and save it to your pc's desktop.
17. now open the build folder on your desktop and you will see two files, one called build.prop.claro and another called build.prop.vivo.
18.delete the build.prop.vivo file.
19. right click and rename the build.prop.claro file to build.prop (delete the .claro part)
20.drag and drop that file to you new build folder you created on your sd card.
21.unmount your phone from you pc.
22. on your phone, open root eplorer
23. scroll down to SYSTEM
24. find the build.prop file and copy it
25. back out of the SYSTEM folder and scroll down to the SD CARD
26. paste the copied build.prop file to the old build folder you had created on your sd card (its basically a backup in case you ever mess up)
27. now in root explorer, go to you SD CARD and copy the build.prop file from your new build folder that you initially downloaded and renamed.
28. scroll back to SYSTEM and click on the r/w button on the top left of screen
29. then past and overwrite the file
30.now exit out of the program and restart you phone.
31. don't worry if you phone menu system looks kinda wonky or doesn't really work properly once your phone has restarted. just make sure its fully rebooted
32.download and install the sony ericsson update service program from the download link supplied.
33. accept the terms and follow the instructions... (it will ask you to put your phone in recover mode by turning off your phone and pressing the back button while plugging in your phone via usb) you can make this process quicker by simply already having your phone plugged in and simply pressing and holding the top power button+back button+home button until the green light remains on.
34. the program will tell you that there is new software available for your phone
35. install and enjoy 2.5
Extras step to making the experience even better!
i personally don't like the boot animation of the new 2.1 update and would rather not have the claro operator logo at the boot startup. the way to do that is:
root your phone again by following my instructions earlier, and install the root explorer.apk file again from your sd card. once your have root explorer installed and working navigate to SYSTEM and then to MEDIA. in media you will see a bootanimation.zip file, simply delete it.
Now for removing bloatware (operator specific applications):
to remove application that may be of annoyance, just go into root explorer again and navigate to SYSTEM and the to APP and dele and .apk files that are programs like ei: claro.apk... make sure you press the r/w button whenever you want to delete or overwrite something in SYSTEM. And be aware that if you don't know what your doing, you can brick your phone. SO BE CAREFUL!
And finally, as most would already know, this is all at your own risk. Sometimes its better to leave these types of hacks alone if you don't know what your doing.
I take no responsibility or credit for any of these hacks. thanks to all the members on XDA Developers for your support and help.
There are steps to make it simpler ... which is independent of the version they have in the cell (2.1 Uk or other ... 1.6) is achieved by having the American firm ... thus reduce it without diminishing the tutorial: alex0983
1. Planet app install
2. Find and install z4root
3. Permamente root install and follow instructions, the phone will reboot ...
4. In Planet app also find the Root Explorer and install ...
5. Connect the phone and copy the build.pro (Claro) to the SD and disconnect
6. Open root explorer and if I get a message to: super user ... allow him ....
7. mounted R / W. ... go the SD route where the build.prop copy and recopy this time from root explorer and find the path: / system and replace the phone ....
8. Turn off the phone ....
9. Connecting to Seus and select repair ...! and ready ... your phone now is American again! And firmware 2.1
10. To remove things Claro, just make the points 1,2,3,4! then the path / system / media to copy the boot loader found in the forum and in the path / system / app to delete the applications they say. clear (remember to mounted R / W)
I hope you find it useful! And that worked for me! Obviously, thanks to your tutorial alex0983 which also served me as a whole, but I found the quickest way!
Sorry for my bad english!
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hey no problem, i'm glad you found it useful. Sorry for the 35+ steps... I just wanted to make it easy to follow for people who had never done something like this before. Just trying to help ppl.
Actually the tutorial is very well prepared but no longer so necessary to the root from the phone! And for that we are in the community to help and facilitate the process to other users!
Kudos for you alex0983 and kloriahdez, thanks for your posts!!!
hi alex,
im stuck at no 22.
when i try to open root explorer, i get:
root explorer has not yet managed to obtain root access. because of issues with superuser, this often happens the first time the app is run but is usually fine from then on.
im new to android phones, that is why im relying on your step by step tutorial. but now im stuck with superuser/root explorer issue
This...
I will take a Xperia X10 mini later (my new phone,now i have widfire, but is tu big ) , i will try to root in this night, let ou guys the results
Good damn!
Work, perfect, but when i wass try to install app2sd after my phone, won t let install any apps, and ...lol no wirless conection Wi Fi , or GSM . ( free space on phone 173 Mb ).
I manage to resolve all with a repair from update , on Zeus ( good luck i wass made this update first ... but i think it can be working for the first update ).
i will try this night again , and i will send results later.
Yes good damn now my phone enter in boot looping ..... on the first boot won t start after that i wass tryng to repair with Sony repair and tell me the soft is still not availlble . How ca i arestore to 2.1 ? i put the build.prop like you write ... and now i can even start my phone. How i can make the old again?
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Finaly managed this with flash tools . guys don t try this with already upgraded version to 2.1 ( you will be stuck in boot looping), is god to root, but only this in my case.
Root work.
noob with problem
I'm getting some problems in open the root explorer. The x10 mini is rooted (i run the rom manager without error), but when i run the root maneger, i recive the error "Root explorer has not yet managed to obtain rot acces. /because of issues with superuser, this often happens the first time the app is run but usually fine from then on. /click ok and restart the app to try again. /makesure you respond correctly the superuser prompt". I've got this erro always i open the program. I've reinstall it and the problens still. What i'm doing wrong?
Sorry the bad english, and thx to the help
Hi
I have 2.1 update 1 version
Should this procedure work with this or it won't work
If not, how to root the phone?
I mentioned that kingoldstyle had the same problem. I also updated the phone prior to doing this procedure.
So, maybe kingoldstyle can help me with rooting?
How to use flashing tools?
Thanks.
problems
im stuck ant no 28, whats a r/w button? and when i try to paste the build tells me: you cannot paste here because the file system is read-only. help me please
I didn't see a thread for this anywhere and it's not included in the rooting documentation so i figured I'd make one.
This will allow you to install apk files directly from the device, no need to adb them over. Just get the apk from the web or whatever source you want and install. Of course this is all assuming you have completed the current root process and have adb access already.
Thanks to godsfilth for finding these directions for the origninal nook.
1. Open a command prompt and navigate to your sdk tools folder
2. Run the following commands
Code:
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>sqlite3 settings.db
sqlite> update secure set value=1 where name='install_non_market_apps';
sqlite> .q
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
3. Reboot
4. Install apps from NC without ADB.
You might have to restart your homescreen for the apps to show up, but i've had sucess with every app i've tried that is known working on the NC.
This was done on a Windows 7 x64 machine, although i'm sure it's the same or similiar for Linux and MUC OSx.
Also, sqlite3.exe was already in my sdk tools folder, if it's not for you then you can download from here.
Yep, and you can ADB install a file manager app, then just use the file manager to install anything else, from the SD card.
Bimboy said:
Yep, and you can ADB install a file manager app, then just use the file manager to install anything else, from the SD card.
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So...the nook doesn't stop apps from deing installed if Iinstall them manger astro file Manger?
What is the command in sqllite to see if the db entry has been changed?
I copied & pasted your commands and after a reboot still get "Can't install downloaded apk"
I did the same - even adapted the commands because the folder name wasn't the same, etc.
However, I'm trying to use SlideMe to install APKs and it keeps coming up with "Install Blocked" - any ideas?
sudermatt said:
So...the nook doesn't stop apps from deing installed if Iinstall them manger astro file Manger?
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Once you enable this it will allow you to install the apps, it doesn't have anything to do with astro per se. You can just use astro to navigate to apks stored on your sd card. I use estrongs file manager myself and have installed apks from my sd card, dropbox and downloads from dolphin browser hd.
I'm getting the same error as everyone else.
I made the edits per your first post and pushed the file back to the NC. Then I rebooted. Placed an apk in the NC and tried to open it using Root Explorer. I try to install it and I get the "Installation of donwload apks is not supported" error.
barrosd12 said:
I did the same - even adapted the commands because the folder name wasn't the same, etc.
However, I'm trying to use SlideMe to install APKs and it keeps coming up with "Install Blocked" - any ideas?
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Slideme works perfect for me so you did something wrong. Not sure what though, I would just redo it.
lovelacer said:
What is the command in sqllite to see if the db entry has been changed?
I copied & pasted your commands and after a reboot still get "Can't install downloaded apk"
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just use
Code:
sqlite3 settings.db ".dump"
and then scroll down and look for INSERT INTO "secure" VALUES(4,'install_non_market_apps','1'); you want a 1 there at the end.
barrosd12 said:
I did the same - even adapted the commands because the folder name wasn't the same, etc.
However, I'm trying to use SlideMe to install APKs and it keeps coming up with "Install Blocked" - any ideas?
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look in your tools folder for the settings.db file and check the modified by time and make sure the change you are making is made.
To clarify if there's a misunderstanding the path info and text before the > in the commands is just what you would see in your command prompt. the actual commands are after the >. These are the actual commands.
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
sqlite3 settings.db
update secure set value=1 where name='install_non_market_apps';
.q
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
What command did you have to alter?
also, maybe try
Code:
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
to push... I didn't have any problem with the other command and both appear to work for me.
Oh none, your commands worked awesomely, I just had to yank the folder designations that were there, which you've now done for everyone, so thanks!
I think it might be a problem somewhere else, I'm re-doing everything right now, I'll let everyone know
Ran these commands again with the additional adb push and still no dice. I checked to see that the db entry had been updated and it correctly has the install non market apps set to 1. I'm using root explorer as well I'll try estrongs as you have. Thanks for the help.
lovelacer said:
Ran these commands again with the additional adb push and still no dice. I checked to see that the db entry had been updated and it correctly has the install non market apps set to 1. I'm using root explorer as well I'll try estrongs as you have. Thanks for the help.
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Confirmed now that SlideMe is not the issue - the settings are all correct on the PC, I can't confirm these settings for the NC. I tried re-adb-pushing and still no cigar here either. I'm getting app rejections from any source, downloaded on the NC and the SD card. Any idea what could be wrong?
Ok, definitely isolated the problem now.
I pull the settings from the NC, modify them, and everything works great, then it refuses to push it back, but says it succeeds, or something to this effect, because whenever I pull the file back from the NC, it says value=0
barrosd12 said:
Confirmed now that SlideMe is not the issue - the settings are all correct on the PC, I can't confirm these settings for the NC. I tried re-adb-pushing and still no cigar here either. I'm getting app rejections from any source, downloaded on the NC and the SD card. Any idea what could be wrong?
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Not sure, I've got it working using this method on 3 different NCs myself. The only thing i can think of is that i had already installed estrongs file manager and a few other games before doing it. Maybe try using adb to install estrongs or astro and see if it will let you then.
estrongs i'm using: www mediafire com ?sxw6adfzvyp250m
astro: www mediafire com ?05scsbrnx2wfw4v
Novaglarion said:
Not sure, I've got it working using this method on 3 different NCs myself. The only thing i can think of is that i had already installed estrongs file manager and a few other games before doing it. Maybe try using adb to install estrongs or astro and see if it will let you then.
estrongs i'm using: www mediafire com ?sxw6adfzvyp250m
astro: www mediafire com ?05scsbrnx2wfw4v
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Thanks for the file links - I'll give them a try, I really think the problem though is that the NC keeps resetting the value I push back for the non-market apps. I have no idea why it's doing this...
barrosd12 said:
Thanks for the file links - I'll give them a try, I really think the problem though is that the NC keeps resetting the value I push back for the non-market apps. I have no idea why it's doing this...
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try pulling it back right after pushing the modified one, before rebooting, and see if it's even pushing correctly at all. If it is then being reset on reboot i don't know what the issue is.
Novaglarion, I am not able to do it either.
When you say "reboot", is that the same as power off and on?
boret said:
Novaglarion, I am not able to do it either.
When you say "reboot", is that the same as power off and on?
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yes, the same.
make sure you're pushing the modified db file to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases not to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings
it needs to be in the databases folder so it overwrites the original
bular211 said:
make sure you're pushing the modified db file to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases not to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings
it needs to be in the databases folder so it overwrites the original
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DAMN YOU!!!! such a simple thing and i missed it! You are correct. I'll update the original commands. Thanks for the good catch there.
New Market (2.2.11) on Nookie Froyo 0.6.6
Update 2/7/2011: Updated for Nooke Froyo 0.6.6. Please READ THE NOTES.
There are 2 methods: Pushing to existing system (just Market) and pushing to new system (all gapps, working Market & Youtube especially)
Notes:
You should exercise caution and make sure you match the case exactly as I have posted. For example, if you push vending.apk instead of Vending.apk, you'll still see the old one, etc. You may also be ignoring a failure message when you copy/paste a command. Report any failure messages.
There are now two sections: Updating and install of Market, and Fresh NookieFroyo/Fresh Market.
Method 1: You have an existing, older market, and you use SD Nookie Froyo. I will note that I started from a format of my SD card, and a fresh image. Report if you used an upgraded NF.
Steps to installing:
1. Download Vending_2_2_11.zip from below
2. Extract Vending_2_2_11.apk to somewhere on your computer. Note the location (eg C:\users\name\blabla\Vending_2_2_11.apk) as yours will be different.
3. Open up a command/termal
4. Use ADB as usual, and run the following commands:
Code:
adb shell
# mount –o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 /system
(should get a confirmation, it will say exactly what you entered)
# exit
adb push C:\users\name\blabla\Vending_2_2_11.apk /system/app/Vending.apk
5. Now, open Settings --> Applications --> Manage Applications --> All --> Market
6. Clear *cache*, and then Force stop
7. Press back
8. Select Google Services Framework
9. Clear *data*, and then Force Stop
10. Reboot
11. Open market
12. Insert credentials & accept agreement (if needed)
13. *Confirm new market. If you don't have it, stop here.
14. Download something
15. ??? Profit!
Method 2: You just installed Nookie Froyo, you use the SD card version, and you have no gapps.
***EXPERIMENTAL. Gnomes ahead!***
What I have done here is I have taken the nookie devs gapps zip, and changed out the market & youtube apks for known working apks.
1. Download nookie-froyo-gapps-20110207 from here:
(mirror 1 (likely dead) http://rapidshare.com/files/446788041/nookie-froyo-gapps-20110207.zip )
(mirror 2 http://rapidshare.com/files/446835767/nookie-froyo-gapps-20110207.zip )
(mirror 3 http://www.multiupload.com/RFP7W72EVS )
(mirror 4 http://www.multiupload.com/72F253U21B)
2. Unzip. Note the location (C:\Users\name\blabla\nookie-froyo-gapps-20110207)
3. Open up a command/terminal
Code:
adb shell
#mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 /system
(should get a confirmation, it will say exactly what you entered)
# exit
adb push C:\users\name\PathToUnzippedGoogleApps\system system/
(should see each file push individually, followed by ## pushed successfully)
adb reboot
4. Open market
5. Enter credentials, accept eula
6. Download something, report success/failure of method 2.
7. ??? Profit? Thank me?
If it "freezes" at a loading screen, you may need to reboot.
Credit to the folks at XDA who have done this before on other devices. I just tried it and it worked. Also credit to http://aliwaqas.info/download-and-install-new-android-market-version-2-2-11-guide/ for the vending 2.2.11 apk
General Questions
How to get ADB or Nook Color ADB Drivers
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_USB_ADB
I installed ADB & Drivers, but it isn't working!!!
Make sure that "USB Debugging" is enabled under Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging (check)
I can't see "x" app, or all apps
You need to change your build.prop
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor:_Nookie_Froyo_Tips#Access_Protected_market_apps
Neither method worked! Can't download apps. (after trying a reboot)
Please answer the following:
What version of Nookie Froyo (v.#x.#y.#z)
What type of Nooke Froyo (SD card, eMMC)
Which method (one or two)
Post a log of the commands you typed, and the output. Screenshots or copy/paste work best.
I tried it using rootEx since my ADB wasn't installed on a different PC. It did not work once adding to system/app or installing with r/w.
Worked Using ADB
I tried it with ADB, and it worked. Now Need for Speed Shift shows up. I tried everything before, but could not get it to show.
mattphoner said:
I tried it using rootEx since my ADB wasn't installed on a different PC. It did not work once adding to system/app or installing with r/w.
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So double checking here:
/system was mounted R/W
you copied it in as Vending.apk (NOT Vending_2_2_11.apk)
you rebooted
And you still have the old market (with the gray bar)?
Tried again over ADB, that worked!! Not sure if RootEx is the way to go or not.
Anyone know if this will work on regular (nootered) 2.1?
Installed via Root Explorer, and it worked for me. Here's what I did:
Renamed it to: Vending.apk
Mounted System as R/W
Copied Vending.apk to: /System/app/
Rebooted NC then installed Vending.apk from /System/app/
Tested and working.
I tried installing it before rebooting and it just said that it didn't install.
JESTERDEV: on Froyo or 2.1?
sent from my nook color using XDA App
JesterDev said:
Installed via Root Explorer, and it worked for me. Here's what I did:
Renamed it to: Vending.apk
Mounted System as R/W
Copied Vending.apk to: /System/app/
Rebooted NC then installed Vending.apk from /System/app/
Tested and working.
I tried installing it before rebooting and it just said that it didn't install.
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Maybe this is where I went wrong. I tried installing it BEFORE rebooting, not after.
I am unable to install from either method, RootExplorer or ADB.
With ADB everything went fine, but after reboot I had no Market installed. I checked the system directory, and the apk file was there, but trying to do anything with it resulted in "Unable to Parse Package" errors.
I tried manually with RootExplorer as well, and received the same errors.
EDIT: I even loaded my backup from RomManager to see if that would allow me to try again, but I am still receiving the same errors. Once again the ADB push method works fine to get the file in as Vending.apk in RW mode to system, but then upon reboot there is no market installed anymore.
The apk file is in the system/app directory, but it's not installed for some reason. Any attempt to do so results in the parse errors.
Not working on 2.1.
I haven't been willing to root my nook because all of my school books are on there. Just been using Nookie on SD. I'll update the OP later with some updated directions based on additional feedback tonight. Plus, I need to write a "from stock" tutorial that would be nice to have on the wiki.
Especially curious to know about it working on 2.1. Keep the feedback on that coming please
cybertimber2007 said:
I haven't been willing to root my nook because all of my school books are on there. Just been using Nookie on SD. I'll update the OP later with some updated directions based on additional feedback tonight. Plus, I need to write a "from stock" tutorial that would be nice to have on the wiki.
Especially curious to know about it working on 2.1. Keep the feedback on that coming please
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You can keep your school books when you root the device. Just sayin'
Sent from my Nooted friend...
Tried to download something from the Market this morning, and it will not let me. I don't remember the exact error, but I will post when I get home. It worked just fine yesterday.
@hetzbh, Froyo.
JesterDev said:
Tried to download something from the Market this morning, and it will not let me. I don't remember the exact error, but I will post when I get home. It worked just fine yesterday.
@hetzbh, Froyo.
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Not having a problem here. Anyone else?
Obviously there is something I'm doing wrong... I tried installing the new market with ADB and nothing happened...
What options do I have to install this correctly?
I didn't get any errors in ADB while installing
hetzbh said:
JESTERDEV: on Froyo or 2.1?
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no the it doesnt work on 2.1... but the 2.2.7 market works on the 2.1 system
djkns said:
no the it doesnt work on 2.1... but the 2.2.7 market works on the 2.1 system
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Heh, funny. 'Cause originally I was going to post 2.2.7, but the IRC chat informed me that 2.2.11 was available. Did you use the same directions, but with the 2.2.7 vending instead of 2.2.11? I wouldn't mind posting that up there for 2.1 users.
bassrebel said:
Obviously there is something I'm doing wrong... I tried installing the new market with ADB and nothing happened...
What options do I have to install this correctly?
I didn't get any errors in ADB while installing
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What exactly did you do, what happened (I guess you still have a gray top-bar market), did you reboot, and are you on Nookie Froyo?
Note that unlike most apks, you don't "install" (adb install <file>). You just push the file (adb push /system/app/Vending.apk). Also, there is case sensitivity. vending.apk and Vending.apk are two different files in *nix.
cybertimber2007 said:
What exactly did you do, what happened (I guess you still have a gray top-bar market), did you reboot, and are you on Nookie Froyo?
Note that unlike most apks, you don't "install" (adb install <file>). You just push the file (adb push /system/app/Vending.apk). Also, there is case sensitivity. vending.apk and Vending.apk are two different files in *nix.
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Well... i booted froyo... then i installed the adb on my computer, opened superuser and followed the instructions, i didnt see an error msg, but when i try to check i dont see qmny market in my apps
Does anyone have the APK for the AT&T Hotspot App (WISPr46_Android22_signed.apk)? This is the one thing I miss most about the FR008 ROM - having the Aria automatically connect to AT&T hotspots. I know I can use the web form, but it's a pain in the rear.
Thanks in advance.
Brainded said:
Does anyone have the APK for the AT&T Hotspot App (WISPr46_Android22_signed.apk)? This is the one thing I miss most about the FR008 ROM - having the Aria automatically connect to AT&T hotspots. I know I can use the web form, but it's a pain in the rear.
Thanks in advance.
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Go to this thread and download one of the rooted AT&T ROMs, unzip it and pull the apk out.
Found the APK in the most recent 2.2.2 ROM from Gene Poole. Pulled it out and copied it to the Aria. "Application not installed". Oh well. Thanks though!
Brainded said:
Found the APK in the most recent 2.2.2 ROM from Gene Poole. Pulled it out and copied it to the Aria. "Application not installed". Oh well. Thanks though!
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How did you copy it to the phone? If you boot into recovery and mount /system as Read/Write, then you should be able to type "adb push [name of hotspot].apk /system/app.
I just ran Astro to browse to the APK, then let its app manager do its thing. Being a novice, I appreciate the more detailed instructions. I'll give that a try if I can follow that.
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How did you copy it to the phone? If you boot into recovery and mount /system as Read/Write, then you should be able to type "adb push [name of hotspot].apk /system/app.
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Brainded said:
I just ran Astro to browse to the APK, then let its app manager do its thing. Being a novice, I appreciate the more detailed instructions. I'll give that a try if I can follow that.
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Assuming you have the adb tools installed on your PC (you probably do if you have rooted your phone):
1. Reboot the phone into ClockworkMod recovery. Make sure you do not have the USB cable connected at this point.
2. Select the "mounts and storage" option.
3. Select the "mount /system" option.
4. On your PC open a command window and set your working directory to your "adb\tools" directory.
5. Plug your phone into the USB cable.
6. In the command window type "adb devices". It should respond to with your device name.
7. Copy the WISPr46_Android22_signed.apk to the adb\tools directory.
8. In the command window type: adb push WISPr46_Android22_signed.apk /system/app
9. On the phone select "unmount /system"
10. Unplug the phone.
11. Reboot the phone.
I needed to install the tools, but after that everything went smoothly. However, I don't see the process running, and the icon does not exist. There is an .ODEX file for this package as well; do I need to do anything with that? Or do anything special after the phone rebooted?
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I needed to install the tools, but after that everything went smoothly. However, I don't see the process running, and the icon does not exist. There is an .ODEX file for this package as well; do I need to do anything with that? Or do anything special after the phone rebooted?
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Yes you need to push the ODEX file too. That is probably why you got "Application not installed" the first time when you tried it through Astro.
Still no love. I pushed both files over, followed the instructions, and it does not appear to be there. Also tried using Astro again just for good measure (with the ODEX file in the same location as the APK), same message. I guess this package just will not install on this ROM.
I appreciate the help - if nothing else I've learned a lot about how the system works!
I'm looking at potentially flashing Gene Poole's 2.2.2 ROM over FR008 anyway, which should put this app back in place in the process, so we'll see.
Thanks again!
Update to this thread:
After upgrading my phone to the latest 2.2.2 ROM from Gene Poole (hoxnet 005b) I was able to successfully install this app using the method described above. The 005b ROM does not include the APK anymore though, so if you want this you'll need to snag it from an older ROM.
Ok so i had this problm myself and after forever of trying to fix this i finaly have!
The issues are as follows.
When you turn your tablet off then back on it reverts back to factory settings, nothings saved and no apps, the space available is 0.00b ad you cant instal new apps.
How to fix this!
root is needed! use uberizer to gain root acess..
options C - 0
then..
I used my pc to resolve this problem. Root is needed for this to work.
1) Make sure divers are installed and your tablet is detected in device manager. (PDAnet had the drivers I needed).
2) Download, install and run "Android commander".
3) Once android commander is opened it will show files on you phone. (if you don't see files you have a driver problem)
4) Browse the directory /system/Xbin/ and tick busybox. Copy the file busybox to /system/bin
5) Once busybox appears in system/bin, right click and click properties to check the permissions. Everything should be ticked except "group - write" and "all - write"
6) restart tablet.
Job done happy days!
Tablet reverting to factory settings on reboot
I followed the process as outlined.
1. I used Kingoroot to get access to the root directory of my tablet. The Superuser app was installed and I was asked to allow full permissions which I did.
2. I installed the drivers from PDAnet.
3. I then installed Android Commander & got access to all the system files.
4. I found /system/xbin/busybox & copied it to the /system/bin directory. This was done using the right panel of Android Commander. The copy program showed it being copied.
5. The file busybox could not be found in the /bin directory.
6. I then noticed that Android Commander said at the bottom "Root Access = No". I could not perform any copying etc from the left panel of android Commander which has both the PC & Android device file directories but I was able to copy busybox onto a directory on the PC but cannot copy back to the Android device.
7. I checked Kingoroot & it said the device was rooted.
8. Tried the process several more times including unrooting & rooting but still Android Commander says Root Access = No.
9. The Android Commander website is down so I am stuck.
Can anyone suggest another process or offer a fix for this.
Thanks