My GPS works OK only if I restart the phone with GPS enabled.
But I have still nord-america.... in system/etc/gps.conf
I was trying many methods to change this gps.conf file also root explorer.
What everything must be installed and enabled, please do not tell me just the last step.
When I was in Terminal emulator I was typing #SU and it was OK, but after typing "adb shell" I've got error message.
I have also Titanium & busy box and "USB Debug Mode" enabled, nothing works.
My root is not Writable
Hi, did you type adb shell on your phone's terminal? Then, don' do it adb is for the android sdk on the computer! what method are you doing? Maybe they were using adb to speed up the process, because typing on the terminal emulator makes any terminal typing process a nightmare...
SO: if you use terminal emulator, just type the commands for the editing,
or isntall android sdk, and you can use the adb commands
regards,
usertotya
usertotya said:
Hi, did you type adb shell on your phone's terminal? Then, don' do it adb is for the android sdk on the computer! what method are you doing? Maybe they were using adb to speed up the process, because typing on the terminal emulator makes any terminal typing process a nightmare...
SO: if you use terminal emulator, just type the commands for the editing,
or isntall android sdk, and you can use the adb commands
regards,
usertotya
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it's enough to install SGS tools and there it's possible to switch
----psy psy----
Leave on open space and make so:
* #3214789650 #
1) Commands
2) Delete GPS data
3) TTFF test
4) Start GPS
5) wait for the termination of all operations (the button "Start GPS" again will open)
6) Back
7) Get position
8) Wait for 1-2 minutes (if will find 8 and more satelite you can interrupt)
It is more than anything in gps.conf it is not necessary to do... Satelites catches within 30 seconds...
Forget about gps.conf...
I tried a million different ways of trying to get my GPS to work and to work fast, including the methods mentioned above. I don't say that these method are ineffective, but I found them to be not effective enough. The only thing that truely made my GPS work is enabling the WiFi/GPRS support for GPS. Yeah you have to spend some traffic, but you have satelites locked in 3-5 seconds. Worth trying I think. (;
Okay, so I'm a bit an ADB noob here. I've been trying to push my avatar apk into /system/apps for awhile here but every time i do so, it fails with this error:
/bin/sh: adb: not found
did I set it up wrong somehow?
Oniyuri said:
Okay, so I'm a bit an ADB noob here. I've been trying to push my avatar apk into /system/apps for awhile here but every time i do so, it fails with this error:
/bin/sh: adb: not found
did I set it up wrong somehow?
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Make sure you are running the adb command from the directory where your adb is located. There is tons of info on this site and google that will give you everything you need to know about using adb. Try typing the error message into search
yeah, i know to change directories already. this error is happening after i'm in the directory.
i basically start out like this:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
and after that, switch to adb shell
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools> adb shell
i get some characters and then try for a push
"adb push C:\users\myuser\downloads/avatar.apk /system/app
after that, boom! error.
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Oniyuri said:
yeah, i know to change directories already. this error is happening after i'm in the directory.
i basically start out like this:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
and after that, switch to adb shell
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools> adb shell
i get some characters and then try for a push
"adb push C:\users\myuser\downloads/avatar.apk /system/app
after that, boom! error.
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You really should be using either the search bar here or google because this information is in abundance. "adb push" should not be run from inside the shell. adb is not recognized by the shell. Do the same thing that you listed above minus the step where you typed "adb shell"
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Try 'cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools', not C:\android-sdk-windows\tools.
Better yet, just add that to the environment variable, PATH.
hth
Ive pushed all kinds of other stuff, I did do the add system enviromental variable to XP so this could be my issue, though like i said its worked for other things ...
ERROR I GET>
CANNOT STAT
adb push stock-hc-flyer-hboot_1.11.0006.nb0 / && adb shell dd if=/stock-hc-flyer-hboot_1.11.0006.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
NO SUCH FILE OR DIRECTORY
a thourough explanation or a cut and pastable pointing my adb to this file, its in the root, the variable is to the root C also, so....
PLEASE HELP, to get me past this 10+hours of hell
May be a connection between your computer and phone issue. I have this error when I wanted to root my nexus s. Try different driver for your flyer.
Accidentally sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA Premium
Make sure the adb works via "adb devices" and "adb shell". If it does not work you can try "adb kill-server" first.
I don't think you can write (push) to "/" without "adb remount". Not sure if it is a good idea to write to root directory.
Alternatively, you can use the storage in /data/local/tmp, it is always writable.
*****To all newebies(as quite a few new people are at this forum because they got their first device! (TFP)) any anyone who wants to learn, let’s get educated about our devices!*****
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is an extremely useful tool that WILL help you in all of your customizing needs! You may see the need to use ADB commands to help root your device, change ROMS, or send your device a fix. Without the knowledge here, you could easily be left in the dark.
ADB is a necessity for developers and general consumers alike. Knowing this tool is a great advantage to you to help your device at the best quality possible.
Installation
Download Google SDK
Choose the correct operating system and install!
The installation REQUIRES Java JDK which can be downloaded from Here
If during installation it asks for JDK (and you have installed it) Press the back button and next again, sometimes that will fix the error.
**Note** The SDK installs to C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk standard, chose any directory for you
Start the SDK and immediately, you will notice a few checkboxes. For the standard user, just make sure Android SDK Platform-tools (under Tools) and Google USB Driver package (under Extras) – the drivers are always good to have, latest ADB drviers.
Click install 2 packages and wait. Once installed go to your installation directory and find the platform-tools folder. This directory is your ADB and will be your lifeline!
**Do you want ADB accessible through any command prompt directory?**
You are in luck. (For Windows 7)
Right click on My Computer > Properties > Advanced System Settings >Advanced (Tab) > Environment Variables > Under System Variables scroll and dbl click on Path
TO THE END of the Variable value line add
Code:
;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
Or whatever the directory you installed to + platform-tools
Open CMD and type ADB, if you did it right, you will see proper ADB jargon regardless if you are in the correct directory or not!
Congratulations! ADB is installed!
**Make sure your device is using the latest drivers (that you just downloaded) or other ADB drivers provided by ASUS to access ADB. When connected in Debugging mode, device manager will have: ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface**
ADB Usage
**I will be talking mainly about commands/arguments that the general end-user may use or come across**
**Make sure your tablet is in USB Debugging Mode to be able to connect to ADB (Settings > Applications)**
ADB Devices : This command shows all connected android devices that will respond to an ADB command. It is useful for making sure your device is connected.
ADB Connect [IPORT] : This command will connect to your device over personal WIFI connection if your device is setup for ADB over WIFI (Requires root and NOT recommended)
ADB Push [local_file] [remote_file] : This command will push any local file to the device (only if the device is Read/Writable. Stock /system/ folders are only Readable.
ADB Pull [Remote_file or Directory] [Save file or Directory] : This command take files or an entire directory and save it to your desired location. This command only works when directory is read/Writable.
ADB Shell [command] : This command will perform most UNIX commands on the device. Without a command, you can enter several shell commands before you ‘exit’. Most will not work unless SU is applied (# instead of $). Must be rooted for SU. Only play with these commands if they are known by you or exactly copied from instructions.
ADB Logcat [ > file.txt ] : This command will display (or save per > file.txt) a log of what’s happening on the device. If you are receiving errors, turn on logcat, reproduce error, turn off, and send logcat to the developer.
ADB Install [-r][-s] [local_apk] : This command force installs (or reinstalls –r or –s installs on SD-Card) any APK provided.
ADB Uninstall [-k] [APK_Name] : This command uninstalls any APK Name provided (app.apk) and will even keep cache and other data with the –k tag.
ADB start-server : This command will start the server if the server is off or killed. (Normally server will auto-start when ADB command is used)
ADB kill-server : This command will close ADB server. Useful if ADB server is acting up or not connecting to any devices.
ADB remount : This command will mounts the /system/ partition Read/Writable pending the device is allow to. Stock TFP will NOT.
ADB root : This command will restart ADB with root permissions if the build allows for it. Stock TFP will NOT.
ADB usb : This command will restart ADB on device to use USB connection for ADB communication.
ADB tcpip [port] : This command will restart ADB on device to use TCPIP connection for ADB. Standard port is 5555. Again, this connect not recommended for file transfers.
ADB reboot [recovery/bootloader] : This command will restart your device. If either of the two options are given, the device will boot into that mode (sadly TFP does not support the two options.. yet)
ADB Tips/Tricks
When following ADB instructions, follow them WORD-BY-WORD in the EXACT ORDER GIVEN. If copy and pasting their commands (one line at a time) makes it easier, then do so.
If you have root access, do not mess around in ADB shell unless you know what you are doing
Connecting over IP can be beneficial for you for quick ADB access, but for file transfers, speed is slow and you ALWAYS risk corruption (check the md5!) One bad file and you have boot-loops!
ADB Logcat is an amazing command. If anything is wrong with your device, 9/10 you can see it in logcat. If you can find the exact problem, fixes can happen much easier. USE LOGCAT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!
ADB reboot can be a quick reboot, sometimes you don’t feel like waiting!
Use the environmental variables! It helps exponentially, and keeps from having multiple instances of ADB running.
When multiple instances of ADB are running (different directories) ADB can get messed up! (ADB not up-to-date restarts, and connect problems). ASUS Sync service has and ADB setup. Turn it off if you are not using it. Try to stick to only ONE instance of ADB
Eventually, we may have root access in our recovery kernel. Then and only then can our devices be truly customizable!
The GUIDE is not finite. Please post anything you feel should be added/corrected to the guide. Please take notice from this, as the understanding of these simple commands could help save your device(s)!
Thanks and 5 star would make me feel good inside too!
Wow... Nice post. Lots of time went into this lol. Thanks can't give the five stars in the app though:-(
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The link in step #1 is whack - I think you want tis? http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Lock-N-Load said:
The link in step #1 is whack - I think you want tis? http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
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hmm thats what was in there, i re-saved and it works now ... maybe xda error
thanks tho!
biggem001 said:
hmm thats what was in there, i re-saved and it works now ... maybe xda error
thanks tho!
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before you fixed it, it was trying to use this http://http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html"
note the extra parens at the end and the double http call
i noticed that too, all i did was re-save and it worked. how weird.
Thanks! I've seen a few tutorials on this but this one was by far the easiest to follow and best organized. Short and sweet. Worked on my desktop great, I've never managed to install it right D:
Re posting to give 5 stars. Thanks again OP
Quick question: Is it normal for PTP mode to be required for adb to work? Because as soon as I switch to MTP I can no longer use adb.
cmat1120 said:
Quick question: Is it normal for PTP mode to be required for adb to work? Because as soon as I switch to MTP I can no longer use adb.
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i can do either at once.. thats weird
GPS, Wifi and BT Testing
Could someone write some basic tutorials on how to verify/test GPS, wifi and BT funtions? For those of us who are new to Android it would helpful in verifying which problems are truly present. Also perhaps show how to find the serial number - for example: some don't know you have to click status - because there are a some erroneous posts out there. There may be users who assume something works or doesn't work, based on limited knowledge and these inaccurate findings only serve to muddy up the works.
There's a lot of animosity about the influx of newbies (and trust me, as a newbie it doesn't feel good). I think the first step is to educate. If some of these troubleshooting steps are laid out, more people can contribute in an intelligent way.
I thought this would be a good thread for the Guides thread, but it is closed and I cannot send PMs.
Thanks - Great Info
One thing you can add for all us amateurs is how to use ADB to install off market apps, stuff like that. Things the non-power user can benefit from. Some simple command line structure would be great.
theandies said:
One thing you can add for all us amateurs is how to use ADB to install off market apps, stuff like that. Things the non-power user can benefit from. Some simple command line structure would be great.
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i wont add it to the guide, because adb install is pretty self explanatory but this
make sure you can install non-market apps
Code:
adb install app.apk
jonalisa said:
Could someone write some basic tutorials on how to verify/test GPS, wifi and BT funtions? For those of us who are new to Android it would helpful in verifying which problems are truly present. Also perhaps show how to find the serial number - for example: some don't know you have to click status - because there are a some erroneous posts out there. There may be users who assume something works or doesn't work, based on limited knowledge and these inaccurate findings only serve to muddy up the works.
There's a lot of animosity about the influx of newbies (and trust me, as a newbie it doesn't feel good). I think the first step is to educate. If some of these troubleshooting steps are laid out, more people can contribute in an intelligent way.
I thought this would be a good thread for the Guides thread, but it is closed and I cannot send PMs.
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for GPS, use GPS Test app on the market
for BT and wifi testing, i'll just connect my device via BT or adhoc wifi and do the testing on my PC itself, more accurate and better programs
Excellent howto, thanks
I have trouble connecting to my prime with adb. In the Win7 Device Manager the correct device shows up, no exclamation mark at all, but adb just won't see the Prime.
USB debugging mode is on, no Asus Sync software on the PC. I have no clue why ADB won't see my device.
Now many of us can really shoot ourself in the foot.
by far the best and quickest adb install/setup ever. thanks OP!
neo1738 said:
by far the best and quickest adb install/setup ever. thanks OP!
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aw shucks!
THANKS!
biggem001 said:
ADB Devices : This command shows all connected android devices that will respond to an ADB command. It is useful for making sure your device is connected.
ADB Connect [IPORT] : This command will connect to your device over personal WIFI connection if your device is setup for ADB over WIFI (Requires root and NOT recommended)
ADB Push [local_file] [remote_file] : This command will push any local file to the device (only if the device is Read/Writable. Stock /system/ folders are only Readable.
ADB Pull [Remote_file or Directory] [Save file or Directory] : This command take files or an entire directory and save it to your desired location. This command only works when directory is read/Writable.
ADB Shell [command] : This command will perform most UNIX commands on the device. Without a command, you can enter several shell commands before you ‘exit’. Most will not work unless SU is applied (# instead of $). Must be rooted for SU. Only play with these commands if they are known by you or exactly copied from instructions.
ADB Logcat [ > file.txt ] : This command will display (or save per > file.txt) a log of what’s happening on the device. If you are receiving errors, turn on logcat, reproduce error, turn off, and send logcat to the developer.
ADB Install [-r][-s] [local_apk] : This command force installs (or reinstalls –r or –s installs on SD-Card) any APK provided.
ADB Uninstall [-k] [APK_Name] : This command uninstalls any APK Name provided (app.apk) and will even keep cache and other data with the –k tag.
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Just a small suggestion, adb won't accept commands if they are capitalized.
For example "ADB devices" will work perfectly, but "ADB Devices" won't.
So, in order to help the newest of newbies, you might want to put the commands in lowercase in the first post.
Hi All,
This query is about running 'multiple adb commands' on 'single adb shell' opened using CreateProcess.
Currently we are able to run single command on adb shell which is created using CreateProcess API. This works fine.
But our requirement is, opening up of single adb shell and executes set of adb commands on that same shell. (ie., reusing of already opened adb shell for executing further adb commands on it)
Kindly let me know if anyone has an idea on this.
Thanks and Regards,
Sridevi.
joemittu said:
Hi All,
This query is about running 'multiple adb commands' on 'single adb shell' opened using CreateProcess.
Currently we are able to run single command on adb shell which is created using CreateProcess API. This works fine.
But our requirement is, opening up of single adb shell and executes set of adb commands on that same shell. (ie., reusing of already opened adb shell for executing further adb commands on it)
Kindly let me know if anyone has an idea on this.
Thanks and Regards,
Sridevi.
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Hi, Please let me know If you have figured out anyway. I am also looking for the same. Thanks in advance.
-Balachandar KM