Exactly what the subject says. Can anybody either give me a crash course or post a link on how to connect my phone with adb? I've searched the threads but none of them are specific on the steps I. Actually making the two work together. Thanks in advance.
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First things first, do you have the drivers for your phone? I'm explaining based on the assumption that you do and that you are running windows.
1.Download AndroidSDK.
2.Run as admin(XP) and allow it to install all the packages.
3.Make sure your phone is recognized by the PC (drivers). Go to my computer, right click or manage. Devices>other devices>your phone. If it says unknown get your drivers, let me know if you don't have them and I'll explain.
4.Go to my computer, right click then click properties>advanced system settings>environmental variables. At the bottom where it says system variables, find PATH. It should look something like this:
%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;xxxxx
After Wbem; should be the file path that leads you to Android SDK platform tools. Go to the actual folder and then just copy the file path then paste it after Wbem; overwriting what was previously there. So mine looks like this (This isn't necessarily yours, depends on the type of system you're running and where sdk is installed)
%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Press Ok when you're done.
5. Open command prompt and type in: adb devices. It lists the devices attached to the pc, if yours is connected and recognized it will list it.
Good luck.
http://sites.google.com/site/androidsamurai/Home/adb-for-dummies-1
this site helped me out a lot.
Awesome!!! Yeah I have the drivers and everything installed. I just wasn't sure how I did the path thing and you pretty much cleared it up for me. Thanks.
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i would like to connect my phone to adb but the thing is my path varies greatly from the example given
%CommonProgramFiles%\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live;%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\Intel\DMIX;%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\;C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\DLLShared\;C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static;C:\Program Files\ThinkPad\Bluetooth Software\;C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTSystem\
Am i to assume that i am to paste the sdk platform tools file path over everything after wbem or add it into the variable value(not replacing anything). there is a lot of stuff in there and would be ashamed to mess anything up.
Windows 7 x86
If you want to use SDK then yes. If you're so worried about messing something up, which you won't - copy the original filepath into notepad or something and save it. Then replace the enviromental variables path with the SDK path. If you ever want to change it back for any reason then just overwrite the SDK path with the original that you saved.
^ this is good stuff...
Just going to add cyanogen's wiki has a great step by step guide. I just set a friend up today using it.
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Ok, I'm sure this is been asked before and I'm sure there's references somewhere...I've looked for a couple of days and found what should be answers, but nothing is working like the instructions I've seen...
Here's the simple question; How do I get the Android SDK and Java JDK setup in Ubuntu? I've tried the sudo commands to get the JDK to install, not working for me (as Ubuntu tells me it can't find the files I'm looking for). I've tried moving the SDK into the Root Folder (in the File System area itself), don't have permissions even though I'm logged in as the administrator. I've tried getting the SDK Manager to run through Terminal (home/android-sdk-xxxxx_xxxx/tools/android), can't find the file in terminal, but it's there in the file system exactly where I'm pointing it to.
I'm very new to Linux, but if I'm going to do things that I want to do, I'm going to have to learn. For the most part, I'm prepared to read whatever I need to in order to learn from this, but I also know when I need to ask for some help here. It seems like every command shown to get this started is just not working in the partition I have setup for this. If anyone can help get me started, I'm sure I can pick the rest up along the way!
Thanks in advance!
Macrodroid said:
Ok, I'm sure this is been asked before and I'm sure there's references somewhere...I've looked for a couple of days and found what should be answers, but nothing is working like the instructions I've seen...
Here's the simple question; How do I get the Android SDK and Java JDK setup in Ubuntu? I've tried the sudo commands to get the JDK to install, not working for me (as Ubuntu tells me it can't find the files I'm looking for). I've tried moving the SDK into the Root Folder (in the File System area itself), don't have permissions even though I'm logged in as the administrator. I've tried getting the SDK Manager to run through Terminal (home/android-sdk-xxxxx_xxxx/tools/android), can't find the file in terminal, but it's there in the file system exactly where I'm pointing it to.
I'm very new to Linux, but if I'm going to do things that I want to do, I'm going to have to learn. For the most part, I'm prepared to read whatever I need to in order to learn from this, but I also know when I need to ask for some help here. It seems like every command shown to get this started is just not working in the partition I have setup for this. If anyone can help get me started, I'm sure I can pick the rest up along the way!
Thanks in advance!
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I think you could possibly use part of the EasyDev-v6 script in the Development and just cut out everything after installing prerequesites. It probably installs the JDK and the SDK among everything else, and it probably wouldn't hurt with the other things that installs, too. Just cut out everything after the prerequesites (it's just a regular text file but it'll be easier to edit in Ubuntu with OpenOffice).
Also check out http://maketecheasier.com/install-android-sdk-in-ubuntu-karmic/2010/01/11. As far as I know it worked when I tried it.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
I think you could possibly use part of the EasyDev-v6 script in the Development and just cut out everything after installing prerequesites. It probably installs the JDK and the SDK among everything else, and it probably wouldn't hurt with the other things that installs, too. Just cut out everything after the prerequesites (it's just a regular text file but it'll be easier to edit in Ubuntu with OpenOffice).
Also check out http://maketecheasier.com/install-android-sdk-in-ubuntu-karmic/2010/01/11. As far as I know it worked when I tried it.
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Dude, thanks so much! That worked perfectly. Thanks!
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You're welcome!
So as the title suggests whenever I run the crackin.bat file in order to prepare my legend to be downgraded, it always displays the
cr--rw---- 1 1001 2002 90 line instead of the needed crwxrwxrwx 1 1001 2002 90 line.
I have looked everywhere to find a solution to this problem yet no matter where I look, everybody seems to be able to fix this by just either turning off and on their phone or wiping it. But I have tried all of those and, I have also tried doing this step on a different computer and reinstalling the needed files yet to no avail.
So if anybody has a possible workaround please do share it so I can finally root my phone after many tedious hours.
Sorry for the noob question and many thanks in advanced to anyone who can help me.
Azaruc said:
- Get visionary+
- Temproot your legend with it
- Use commandline with adb on your pc to flash misc1-2.img.
type the following commands from the folder where you have adb;
Code:
adb shell
su
accept the notification on your phone if one comes up
and then in the command line type this;
Code:
/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/misc1-2.img
That should be enough to make it possible to run the 1.31 RUU.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11863394&postcount=2
Ahh, thank you. I had come across that before but i just didn't think that it would help! Silly me.
Ok, is there an IRC chat for the legend somewhere, im STILL getting this error. I can't find visionary+ anywhere where im sure enough its not going to mess up my phone, and i aparently am missing the files needed however none of the guides have downloads of everything i need.
PLEASE can someone help me? im so confused nothing is making sense. I get to copying files from DxDrx but that is nonexistant, what am i missing?
Ok, i got passed this step by doing these steps
1: download visonary here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...3&d=1290501865
or here
http://content.modaco.net/dropzone/com.modaco.visionaryplus.r13.apk
or you can get it off the market
Then download hack4legend here http://www.multiupload.com/I3ZALKWB6A and unzip it somewhere (this is adb and the rooting tools)
2: install and open up visonary on your phone and do a temp root on your phone.
3: open up cmd and type in the following
cd "your hack4legend path here but with out the "" "
adb shell
su
4: after you do that on your computer you should see a notification on your phone come up, it might take a little. Accept it.
5: type this into the command promt
/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/misc1-2.img
6: run the 1.31 RUU and your good.
Hope this helps
Unreal_628 said:
Ok, i got passed this step by doing these steps
5: type this into the command promt
/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/misc1-2.img
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/data/local/flash_image: not found
what am i doing wrong? i had to copy the contents of hack4legend to my adb folder so i have adb, is that it? do i have to change the drectory somewhere?
Mmm, if their is a platform tools sub folder in the android sdk try putting the hack 4 legend in there and re trying. It will either have to go in there or the tools sub folder in the android sdk.
And also make sure that when you use the cd command make sure to not just go to the android ask folder but into the platform - tools/tools depending on where you put your hack, try putting it in both and using different paths. Also you might wanna try updating the adb module "android sdk platform - tools revision 3" through the sdk manager.
And as allways make sure you have usb debugging on and have your phone connected to the computer through charge mode only.
Notice:
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Sorry guys this no longer works...
Ubuntu removed alot of the files needed to run it on a phone off of their website which is why you are getting the errors on the script to try and install it.
Recapped:
Here's what I mean the website the script is going to to get the files no longer exists...
Heres an example to see for yourself: http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/pool/universe/t/tightvnc/tightvncserver_1.3.9-4_armel.deb
I will try and find a new link to plug in but for now it DOES NOT WORK!
Thank you for your patience on the thread,
StrumerJohn
==== How to Install Ubuntu Linux on your HTC EVO 3D / Sensation 4G ====
Table of Contents
Post 1
1: Disclaimer
2: Pre Requirements
3: PC Guide to push to phone
4: MAC Guide to push to phone
5: Additional Scripts
6: Credits
Post 2
1: FAQs
2: Recognitions
Post 3
1: News and Updates
2: Additional Notices
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-Disclaimer-
This has been tested on my phone and runs perfectly fine, I am not responsible for you breaking, bricking, or dropping your phone on the floor and causing the USB cable to fall out and blow up your device.
Pre Requirements:
A rooted HTC EVO 3D or Sensation 4G
A S-off'd HTC EVO 3D or Sensation 4G
netarchy's kernel (Silverneedle Test5)
Android SDK
The USB drivers for your phone. (x32) (x64)
A microSD Card
2.3 GB Free of space on your microSD card
Know how to read to directions
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The intense Procedure:
1. Download this version of Ubuntu. [Download #1] [Download #2]
2. Unzip the Ubuntu folder to your desktop and if you want, delete the compressed one you downloaded.
3. On your phone go to Settings > Applications > Development and turn on USB debugging.
4. Plug in your USB cable (from your computer to your phone) and mount your (mirco)SD card.
5. Move or copy over the unzipped / normal Ubuntu folder. This will take a long time unless you have a class10 microSD card.
6. After moving / copying that file over, tell your phone to unmount the (micro)SD card / Set the phone to Charge Only mode.
7. Now on your computer, go to where you have Android SDK installed. (Example on my computer: E:\Program Files (X86)\Android\android-sdk )
8. When in the main SDK folder, hold shift and right click a blank area and then click on "open command window here". It should of opened the command line window with the directory of your SDK already put in. If not type cd "C:\Your directory or location of your SDK"
9. Now type "cd platform-tools"
9.5. (Optional) "type adb devices" and check if the computer recognizes your phone. If not you need to reinstall your drivers from the download link above in the requirements.
10. Type "adb shell"
11. Type "su" so we have superuser permissions
12. Type "cd /sdcard" so the directory is changed to the (micro)SD card
13. Type "cd ubuntu" so the directory is changed to the Ubuntu File
14. Type "sh ubuntu.sh" so we can install Ubuntu
15. Type "bootubuntu" to start up Ubuntu. Next time you enter Ubuntu, you just need to type "bootubuntu" from your /sdcard/ubuntu directory, there is no need to run ubuntu.sh again.
16. If you got "[email protected]" in the command line, you have sucessfully installed Ubuntu. If not make sure you installed netarchy's kernel. If it still does not install correctly please try a different ROM, I have only tested this on SteelROM 1.1. *AFTER INSTALLING ANY ROM, YOU NEED TO REINTALL THE KERNEL.*
17. Now type "apt-get update" to update Ubuntu to the latest version. Then "apt-get upgrade" to apply the update.
18. Type "apt-get install tightvncserver" to install the vncserver. (Your telling your phone to read off it self pretty much.)
19. Type "export USER=root" To make yourself a user / the user
20. Type "vncserver -geometry 1024×800" to set the screen resolution you want to display on your phone. Remember you can always zoom in by pinching, so you don't need to make this that much smaller. You should also get prompted to set a password, do so. You will need to remember this password to log in.
21. Download the AndroidVNC Viewer off the Market here.
22. Open the viewer, and put in a nickname, your PASSWORD FROM ABOVE, and for the IP Address put: 127.0.0.1 for the port put 5901. THEN SCROLL DOWN and make the COLOR FORMAT 24-bit colors (4bpp).
And finally, hit Connect to launch Ubuntu on your phone!
For Mac users:
Finder -> Applications -> Utilities (folder) -> Terminal
When you cd to where your adb is located, cd is lowercase as are most all unix commands.
If you're unsure where to go, get to adb in your Finder, right-click, get info, the pop-up will show you the path. Note in unix that the folders (subdirectories) are separated by / and not by \ like in Windows.
Once you're there, the only trick you need to know is to tell unix that adb is located where you are, so you change the adb shell command like this:
./adb shell
That's about it, all other instructions once you're inside the phone shell are the same.
OBTW - after the unzip of the initial file from the OP, just drag and drop the whole ubuntu folder to your NO NAME drive (normal sd card formatting doesn't get a name at the factory, so by now you know that your sd card mounts like that anyways I'd suppose - just put it here in case).
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Additional Scripts
Danaff37's
danaff37 said:
That's the script catted out.
I posted a different script a few pages back that I think will help you guys. I modified it so we should have no trouble with apps in sd.. I finally got a bigger sdcard so I can test this stuff and this script works great. Please guys try this script. If you download it in phone it will change the name and add a bin on it I think, so rename it accordingly and make sure it gets into /system/bin with the right permissions (755 or rwxr-xr-x), then run it
http://db.tt/gin57Gd
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Credits:
Ubuntu Modded and Guide by: Me
Mac Guide Written by: EarlyMon
danaff37's Script by : danaff37 (of course)
Original dev of Ubuntu: Zedomax
If you have any problems beside the slow downloads because of the blown up servers, let me know below. Also I tried to type this fast, so if there is any typo's or broken links let me know too! Thanks!
Also feel free to hit the Thanks button or Donate for more Guides
FAQS
FAQS
Do I need to have everything in the android-sdk downloaded and installed?
No, you just need to have the base sdk.
When I tell the command prompt to adb devices, my phone does not show up!!
Make sure you have installed the proper drivers for your phone and for your correct operating system
I'm not getting "[email protected]" when I type / copy-&-paste "bootubuntu"
Well, this could be for a various amount of reasons, first make sure you have a rooted HTC EVO 3D/Sensation. And by root, I mean a full root, not just a temp root or S-off. If you still do not get "[email protected]", flash your device (or go though your data folder and delete all the ubuntu files, then delete the ubuntu file off of your sd card and clear your caches.), and retry the above steps. If the problem still persists, then please PM me with your exact problem.
I'm having issues within the VNC, and I get an error message when I hit "connect".
Make sure you typed your password correctly, the passwords are case sensitive. If you still cannot get in, make sure your IP Adress is set to "127.0.0.1" and your Port(s) are "5901".
The colors on my screen look all weird and disorientated, how do I fix this?
Close Ubuntu, and re-open the VNC application, then scroll down to "Color Format" and tap on "24-bit color (4 bpp)".
The on-screen keyboard does not work and I get a different letter or character for whatever character I type!
The on-screen keyboard will work now, if you install LXDE.
I'm not good with reading text! I need a video demonstration!
For a video head here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbunTRzEQCI
How do I close Ubuntu?
Two options here:
1.Logout of the server and go to your homescreen and push menu, then go to settings, then Applications, then Running Services and close any remaining open part of the server program. The service may re-open later, do not close it though. It won't use up a noticable amount of RAM, just enough to make sure the application opens quick again.
2. Logout of the server and use your favorite task killer to close the server process. The service may re-open later, do not close it though. It won't use up a noticable amount of RAM, just enough to make sure the application opens quick again.
FAQS should be in order chronologically (until the end of them).
I would like to give a huge thanks to EarlyMon, for helping out lost members. This thread would not be as peaceful if it were not for him.
And it seems I have forgotten to list another VERY helpful person here, danaff37. I am really grateful to both of these two for all of the help and work they have done to aid others.
Am I missing a question that you are pretty sure is asked ALOT (lol)? Then PM me please and I'll get it up here ASAP!
Upcoming Change log for final release:
(StrumerJohn's Zedomax Ubuntu Mod)
Made a launchable .exe for easier updating and installing of Ubuntu
Default mode LXDE for fixed keyboard
Pushes Server application to your phone
Fixed a few problems that caused people to have an error in installing
Server application updated
Fixed port issues for log in errors
News update 11/13/11
Bad news and Good News:
Ubuntu was successfully updated
Update brakes keyboard
Update breaks Apps2SD
Update takes up less space (1GB instead of 2GB)
Update ONLY works on MIUI so far
Updated script to add work around for those facing issues
Computer .exe only working on x64 Windows 7 computers ;-;
Thank you for those of you testing! Might make this open Beta...!
Version as of 12/12/11
Alpha Build 1.0
What Doesn't Work so far:
Boots to latest version only to lock up phone (Unless you are running MIUI)
Keyboard borked
Doesn't work on ICS
Audio Broken
Apps Saved on SD
What works:
Everything else
Sweeeeet.
Appreciate my help? Thank me
Wow this is amazing! Never used linux before tho...
Haven't looked at the bootubuntu script yet, but I know a lot of these couldn't work if you had any apps on sdcard at all. Each app moved to sd takes a loop device.
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maazing will try tonight!!!!!!
danaff37 said:
Haven't looked at the bootubuntu script yet, but I know a lot of these couldn't work if you had any apps on sdcard at all. Each app moved to sd takes a loop device.
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Just moved partially like moving to the SD or Actually having them Downloaded and Installed to the SD?
Interesting. Nice write up
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Cool...
But, why.
Cause you can?
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Because Ubuntu has some computer applications you can't normally use on your phone. In the browser download Java and check out runescape runs like shizzle but once we get new quad phones out I'm sure it would run fine. lol
This is what I wanted. Million thanks....
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Added to my 'Complete LIST' thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16132451
StrumerJohn said:
Just moved partially like moving to the SD or Actually having them Downloaded and Installed to the SD?
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Using the stock apps to sd like under manage applications (like the same as is available on a non rooted phone). The script for ch rooting can be made to work around it though. But most aren't.
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danaff37 said:
Using the stock apps to sd like under manage applications (like the same as is available on a non rooted phone). The script for ch rooting can be made to work around it though. But most aren't.
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If there are any small minor problems like that and it's not working proper, let me know. I'll mess around with some things and release a patch.
Installed successfully and works great except I can't type cause of the keyboard glitch. Anyway around it?
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Working with shooter rewind
akiradavis said:
Installed successfully and works great except I can't type cause of the keyboard glitch. Anyway around it?
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The only way to get around it atm (at the moment) is to use a bluetooth keyboard.
Very sweet! I will test this tomorrow when I get home. It should work on my ROM as well
Nice....can't wait for the keyboard fix.
*RESOLVED*
ive searched to no prevail. id like to start developing apps but am having issues getting the environment set up. i have the jdk properly installed.
issue 1 (main \ major ):
ive installed the android sdk from multiple sources, but when i try to start sdk tools, the command prompt flashes/ opens briefly and i get this message:
"Failed to execute tools\android.bat:
The system cannot find the file specified."
do i need to change a PATH variable or something...
issue 2:
i cannot get eclipse to run. when i try to open the exe file ( because there is no short cut icon...?) it gives a message about not finding a companion library... ive try to change the properties in the file that is supposed to fix it, but it was already set the way its supposed to be. this is not major as i can use a different IDE.
so im completely lost as to th sdk tool. any help would be appreciated!
edit:
i just tried adding the file path to the android sdk ( PATH variable) and it still did not work... :/
i also just tried start the android,bat file and the cmd promt flashes briefly saying somthing about xcopy is not an operable command...etc couldnt read all of it...
btw im on windows 7 home premium
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Check if this can help you.
Actually, you don't need to configure environment variables. You only need to install Java SE, and Eclipse and Android SDK should work fine.
RoberGalarga said:
Check if this can help you.
Actually, you don't need to configure environment variables. You only need to install Java SE, and Eclipse and Android SDK should work fine.
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well eclipse wont install either, it cant find some companion library.all i curently have is the java jdk and an IDE called intelliJ idea or something like that, nothing else will install...i had to add an environmental variable to get the java jdk to work on cmd. if you could give links to any files your using that would be of help. , that is if your on windows 7
Sure...
Eclipse
Android SDK
Follow the indications of my previous link
Word of caution
I hate to discourage anyone from following their hearts desires especially when it comes to software development. But I wanted to share some advice with you coming from an experienced software engineer. I've been developing software for over 15 years. My experience comes mainly from developing Windows desktop applications in C/C++. I've also been developing software using Java for several years so I'm by no means new to Java technology or development tools.
I've only recently started to develop for the Android platform. It didn't take me long to get started (i.e. get the development environment setup and start developing using the AVD manager) but as I dig into it I'm finding that the Android platform has become very much like developing Windows applications which is interesting to find because I really haven't done a lot of user interface development using Java. In the past my Java development projects have always been more back end server integration related to App Servers and database integration (i.e. Apache/Tomcat, JSP, Oracle, etc.).
I have seen user interface development libraries in Java such as Swing in the past but haven't had a real need for them. So to tell you the truth I can't say how much better or worse the Android SDK user interface libraries are than the traditional JDK 1.4 libraries.
All of this is to say that when I say this you know it's coming from someone that isn't just learning how to program. My advice to you is that if you haven't done much Java development in the past that Android development is not the place to start. You might want to start with the basics first like just setting up a simple Java program and learning the technology first before you jump head long into something.
I've done that more times than I can count in my long career and I can tell you from experience it's the surest way to fail before you get started.
thanks but...
RoberGalarga said:
Sure...
Eclipse
Android SDK
Follow the indications of my previous link
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i tried to use those files, but still the same problem, they wont launch/ install...in your post it says to launch them from the folder, correct...? the problem is, THEY WONT LAUNCH AT ALL...no UI for anything, just a quick flash of the cmd window for both of them and a pop up window for eclipse...
***i wasnt yelling, just frustrated...
First. DELETE EVERYTHING FROM DOWNLOADED FILES TO EXTRACTED FILE GET RID OF ALL OF IT then clear trash can.
THen ensure the JDK is successfully installed by opening command prompt and typing "java -version" you should have build 1.7 or higher. If not, you may download it here http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-7u4-downloads-1591156.html
Download this http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and pick the one that has "Recommended" next to it.
after you have that downloaded. FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO A T! NO SHORTCUTS WHAT SO EVER!
Then once everything is downloaded. simply FOLLOW ME again TO A T! and if you follow that you should get everything working. And seriously, FOLLOW IT TO A T! do not take shortcuts do not try to do more than one thing at a time just take it step by step. I had no problems getting it up and running by following that last link.
Hope that helps and BE PATIENT you will get to play around soon enough
elesbb said:
...Then once everything is downloaded. simply FOLLOW ME again TO A T! and if you follow that you should get everything working. And seriously, FOLLOW IT TO A T! do not take shortcuts do not try to do more than one thing at a time just take it step by step. I had no problems getting it up and running by following that last link.
Hope that helps and BE PATIENT you will get to play around soon enough
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thank you very much. i have what i need now, although i think i figured out my problem...stupid me was viewing the archive for eclipse instead of extracting the files to a separate folder, where the shortcut appeared!. thank you as it was your instructions that led me to my problem.
tripartist1 said:
thank you very much. i have what i need now, although i think i figured out my problem...stupid me was viewing the archive for eclipse instead of extracting the files to a separate folder, where the shortcut appeared!. thank you as it was your instructions that led me to my problem.
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hahaha!! Sometimes all we need to do is slow down and look at whats infront of us xD glad you got it figured out!
Samsung Galaxy S II not recognized on PC
I want to sync my PC with my Samsung Galaxy Skyrocket and put music on it, but the PC won't recognized the phone.
I have tried downloading and installing the driver, Kies, etc and still get the same error.
Can someone help me??
android.bat still not present
I went to the sdk site to download. I ran the exe file, says that it couldn't find the tool\android.bat file. Please help
Is there any other way to unlock the bootloader of my XPERIA phone without doing it the 'official' way & transmitting personal IMEI & email info to Sony? (after which they don't have to honour your warranty?)
If there isn't:
I am stuck on Step 10 of Sony's official instructions
I have done what they told me so far:
* I have got the IMEI
* I have checked that my phone is bootloader unlockable. YES.
* I have downloaded the Android SDK (398 MB!). It's a file called adt-bundle-windows-x86.zip
* I have extracted adt-bundle-windows-x86.zip
* I have looked in its folders
* In Step 10, Sony says:
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Place the unzipped file in the usb_driver folder, located in the Android SDK > extras > google folder on your computer. Accept to replace the old android_winusb.inf-file with the new file. If you can't find the usb_driver folder, please install the Google USB Driver Packager using the Android SDK manager..
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However, I cannot find this folder in the Android SDK (adt-bundle-windows-x86.zip that I unzipped earlier).
So I have no idea what they mean.
I come here to share my frustration and hopefully get an idea from a more clued-in person.
Thanks for any help.
They have mentioned what you need to do in the instructions. You need to run the Android SDK Manager from the SDK's main folder that you have extracted from the downloaded zip file. In that folder, you will find the executable SDK Manager file. Run it, and make sure these items are checked:
- Tools > 'Android SDK Tools' and 'Android SDK Platform-tools'.
- Extras > 'Google USB Driver'.
Next, click 'Install packages' and wait till the packages are downloaded and installed. Once done with that, you should have all the required tools as well as drivers in their respective locations in the SDK folder.
See the first link in my Sig.
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HQRaja said:
They have mentioned what you need to do in the instructions. You need to run the Android SDK Manager from the SDK's main folder that you have extracted from the downloaded zip file. In that folder, you will find the executable SDK Manager file. Run it, and make sure these items are checked:
- Tools > 'Android SDK Tools' and 'Android SDK Platform-tools'.
- Extras > 'Google USB Driver'.
Next, click 'Install packages' and wait till the packages are downloaded and installed. Once done with that, you should have all the required tools as well as drivers in their respective locations in the SDK folder.
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Hi HQRaja,
Thanks for answering.
Installing the Google USB driver
I am prompted to install this when I checkmark it and click on "Install 1 package..." in the bottom-right. Thank you so much. Sony's instructions had me confused.
I'm now getting download time-outs on this file so I may try again later, but thanks for getting me on the right track!
The other two you mentioned were already installed.
Sony's instructions aren't the clearest for a first-timer, especially since this SDK doesn't run a traditional installer process and it was unclear to me exactly where I needed to look to install the driver (extras was all the way down the bottom and only appears with a valid net connection active, otherwise it wouldn't be seen in the listing). Thanks for clarifying exactly what I need to do.
I am not sure why I downloaded almost 400MB and didn't get this file included in a traditional-type of installer that doesn't need a net connection (again) but that might be a question for another day
Thanks again. Hopefully I'll have this bootloader unlocked soon and then my phone rooted.
XperienceD said:
See the first link in my Sig.
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Hi XperienceD
Thanks for putting all this together under one roof, so to speak. Much appreciated!
This should save me heaps of time and frustration soon. Cheers.
Guys,
the bootloader has been unlocked!
Sony should update their instructions on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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In Step 12 they don't have a link to the Fastboot button for your phone (lazy), so you have to Google to find their Fastboot button page. Turns out for my phone the Fasbtoot button is the UP volume button.
In steps 15 and 16 they are referring to an out-of-date file location when talking about the fastboot command. It is now found in:
adt-bundle-windows-x86\adt-bundle-windows-x86\sdk\platform-tools and is not within the android sdk folder as stated by them. Going in there now and trying that fastboot command results in nothing. Again, this is very poor on Sony's part but perhaps they want to limit the amount of users that do this.
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This was my first android phone and first time unlocking the bootloader, so I found their instructions poor.
I hope that helps someone.
clean slate
Anyway, I disconnected the phone from the USB cable and it seemed to take a while to start up but that's 'cause it seemed to wipe the phone to a factory restore when unlocking the bootloader, which is fine with me.
rooting
Still haven't rooted, but I will try Bin4ry's method for rooting the phone, assuming I ever get that file in one piece. I tried downloading twice and I never got the complete file but I'll get there.
You guys are fantastic.
Earlier I had so many threads open that weren't helping, that my head almost exploded.
Thanks so much for the helpful push.