Hi, i am brand new here because I could not figure out how to get webdock via hdmi without being rooted. I read Fenny's thread but i am brand new to all of this. I downloaded the files but don't know how to use ABD to get the .bat file onto my atrix. If someone could help that would be great.
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I'm a captivate user who has been interested in the Streak 5 for sometime. I finally pulled the trigger when I found one at a very serious discount. the only problem is that the USB connection does not work so the Streak does not charge nor is it recognized by a host computer. The guy I bought it from said he has tried known good cables so it is a problem with the port.
Anyway I have two batteries and a charger so the charging part is not a big deal for me. I am concerned about whether it's possible to root the phone without a USB connection.
I have used numerous ROMs on the captivate and have AIO Toolbox and other assorted tools but they all depend on the USB.
The phone is unlocked running the latest version of 2.2
If anyone can point me in a productive direction I would be grateful.
Quielo
There are apps that will allow your Streak to join a local network. SAMBA filesharing allows you to mount your sd card as a drive so that you can copy files using your computer's fiel explorer. File Expert and ES File Explorer allows your networks shred directories to be seen on the phone. You can use one of these (or another appl, there are more) to copy files to your sd card with no usb connection.
You can then use the gingerstreak apk to root your phone.
This will work on an unlocked Streak, the Streaks locked to AT&T probably prevent the installation of apps from non-market sources. My Streak is unlocked so I don't know if any of the AT&T roms allow non-market apps.
I remember a forum thread about installing a custom recovery without a usb connection but do not remember what forum. You will need to install a different recovery if you want a custom rom. You may be able to directly download a rom package file (extension pkg) to your Streak and upgrade the stock rom that way.
Edit: I see that you have an unlocked Streak, you should be able to upgrade to 351. If you are going to upgrade, upgrade first then root.
It's possible to install a custom rec with adb via wifi but keep this in mind:
If you cant boot and you cant enter recovery you wont be able to fix it without a USB connection
You're gonna need to be very careful installing roms on it
Thanks Guys,
I am still on the bubble about installing a new ROM but I certainly want root rights to use TiBU and other programs. The difficulty of recovering from a bad flash is a real problem and maybe I'll call Dell about possibly fixing the port first.
The Streak is cool and while I may not use it as a phone I am thinking of downsizing my primary phone to something Veer size and just getting my email through tethering. Also the Streak 5 is an awesome GPS.
Quielo
Hello,
I was reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1144119
It states that you need one of the supported webtop flashed. I was wondering where do I get the webtop to flash I have searched around but cannot find an img file.
I tried the directions on another thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980193 but the webtop does not display it just looks like HDMI mirroring per say. The home screens on my phone are the only thing that display it doesn't not give the option for the webtop when I plug in the HDMI cable.
It says to run a few commands such as mv /system/app/DockService.odex /system/app/DockService.odex.bak but I receive no such file exists. When I go into root explorer there are no odex files there. Can I get those somewhere by chance.
Thanks in advance
Hi,
I'm definetly a pro user, I've owned and moded:
- Motorola Milestone
- Motorola Atrix
- HTC Magic
- Samsung Galaxy S2
My Roomate has a HTC legend and need me to root it and install a custom rom.
PROBLEM: The usb connection no longer works (since I cracked it open to change the broken digitizer). I have a micro SD card reader so I am able to copy files to the card.
I'm reading though the guides and many download links are dead.
I need someone to get me started. Can I just copy a zip file to the SD card and use CWM to flash a custom rom thats already rooted? If so, do I need the usb cable to get it into recovery?
Look on the android development sticky you'll find everything you need good luck
Sent from my HTC Legend
Well that was my first effort. Although many links are dead and stop me from doing what I need to and the information is very spread out.
There is no guide telling me specifically if I can simply flash/run CWN from the SD card and then flash a ROM Without a usb cable. There was mention in some guides that the USB cable is needed for recovery mode.
So this is why I made this thread.
The Legend has been *****ed about as a really hard device to get root on, compared to the Desire, DInc, Hero, Eris, etc.
With that said, I don't remember how exactly I did it, but I remember there were a few steps before putting update.zip on the root of my SD. It's unfortunate that the links are dead, but I'm sure there are other sources fragmented around these forums that may be of help. I also think it's a bit more complicated if Froyo's already loaded onto it.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, it was so long ago, and I wanted it over with. It really is quite different from other devices.
Goldcard is made.
Now if I'm running 2.2 on this thing, does it mandate a downgrade? How do I find out if I am on 1.31?
If I AM on 1.31, will I need to be connected to a computer via USB to downgrade?
Can I do it over wifi maybe?
Miguel
Hi there follow this link theunlockr.com/2010/12/13/how-to-downgrade-the-htc-legend-to-1-31-so-it-can-be-rooted/
(had to remove the https because im a noob here... just copy the link to your browser)
I hope it helps!!
Hello,
I have a Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 PRO tablet that I got for free. The device itself is not bad, but it could do so much more if it had root access. The tablet is not so popular, so there aren't any tutorials on the web. That is why I'm asking for help here.
The device is getting updates via the OTA Service app. It downloads a system.img file onto the SD card, and then it asks me if I want to install it. Now, I'm asking is there some way to "inject" SU and BusyBox into the IMG file, and then install it.
Any help will be grateful.
Hi! :laugh:
I rooted this tablet with a modified rom, you can find it here
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17482271/PMP5097CPRO_V1.0.3_20120418.rar)
But it is "only" version 1.03 which is rooted but t works flawlessly. Decomress the .zip file and rename the file to "update.img" and put it directly on your internal sd card of the tablet and restart it. It will ask for an update. You will get a rooted rom v1.03 without loosing any data. When you update to the latest firmware you will loose root. Tried by myself. I also tried to modify v.1.06 and to implement Superuser & Co but without success. I am a totally noob in linux .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796067
The link to official roms from Prestigio: http://yf.value4it.com/Service_Files/TabletPC/PMP5097CPRO/
Best regards from Germany
Dummy guide
Hi all,
Yes its me the lazy one ha not really i work hard at other stuff
I need a complete dummy guide on upgrading and rooting a pretigio multipad 5097CPRO I have been asked to do this for a friend whos sole purpose of getting this done is to be able to download a 4OD app to play for his kids,
I never use these tablets however i am a linux sys admin and fairly computer literate so i can be thought
Any takers on this one
Cheers,
James
Alright, I'm posting this as a last ditch effort to see if there's something I've missed somewhere or there's something new I wasn't aware of.
Is there any app equivalent to z4root for 4.04 I can use on my Tab 10.1? Essentially I've picked up a Tab recently that apparently has a bunk charging port. Charges fine but computers don't recognize it. I'll likely have to order a new port and install but before I do I wanted to see if I had any other options for rooting. I ultimately want to install CM10 with CWM and probably overclock but of course without root, no can do.
Unfortunately the Tab 10.1 doesn't have an external SD port and with no way to connect to the computer, there's no option to root or even install CWM.
I could also get away rooting on stock recovery if there is way to change the path for the external SD to a folder on the internal memory. I'm assuming this can be done with root access :-/.
Wish there was an exploit with kies where I could have write access to the root directory or atleast the recovery directory. Ran a port scan last night for the heck of it and looks like 1108 is open. Still doesn't help me much without an exploit.