So I have a laptop with windows 8 on it and it wont take the drivers that are suppose to be installed in fastboot/hboot. If I load windows 7, install the drivers and upgrade to windows 8 they work fine but i cant take a windows 8 laptop and put windows 7 drivers on it from scratch. Any ideas?
Run the drivers in compatibility mode for windows 7.
GrayTheWolf said:
Run the drivers in compatibility mode for windows 7.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This.
If you're not sure how to do it, right click the installer > Properties > Compatibility tab > Check the box to run as a different version of Windows > Select Win7.
Did that to get some Creative drivers for my sound card to install under Windows 7 when they were Vista drivers (installer explicitly checked for Vista, and if it didn't match that version of Windows, it had a fit and wouldn't let you install it).
Alright, I have a question that kind of relates to this. I have windows 8 dual booting with windows vista. If I wanted to go with just windows 8, how do I remove the windows vista partition? U am asking here because I have come to rely on the smart folks here, and their advice. I know this isn't about the rezound, please don't flame me....
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
JeramyEggs said:
Alright, I have a question that kind of relates to this. I have windows 8 dual booting with windows vista. If I wanted to go with just windows 8, how do I remove the windows vista partition? U am asking here because I have come to rely on the smart folks here, and their advice. I know this isn't about the rezound, please don't flame me....
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go to the regular desktop (not MetroUI). Go to the start menu and right-click on my computer then click properties. Click Advanced System Settings on the left then go to Startup and Recovery. Pick Windows 8 under the default OS, reboot your computer then delete the Vista partition.
Chyrux said:
Go to the regular desktop (not MetroUI). Go to the start menu and right-click on my computer then click properties. Click Advanced System Settings on the left then go to Startup and Recovery. Pick Windows 8 under the default OS, reboot your computer then delete the Vista partition.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't forget to expand the current partition too, otherwise you're wasting space .
carngeX said:
Don't forget to expand the current partition too, otherwise you're wasting space .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you cant expand the partition if its at the end of the partition table. you would have to move and then resize and then grow the filesystem to fill the partition.
cyberkeeper1 said:
you cant expand the partition if its at the end of the partition table. you would have to move and then resize and then grow the filesystem to fill the partition.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
His partition may be at the begining.
But, I don't think those rules apply to SSDs right?
jbeitel said:
So I have a laptop with windows 8 on it and it wont take the drivers that are suppose to be installed in fastboot/hboot. If I load windows 7, install the drivers and upgrade to windows 8 they work fine but i cant take a windows 8 laptop and put windows 7 drivers on it from scratch. Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Latest HTCSync works with Win8.
http://dl3.htc.com/application/sync/htc_sync_3.0.5617_us.exe
ssb13 said:
Latest HTCSync works with Win8.
http://dl3.htc.com/application/sync/htc_sync_3.0.5617_us.exe
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
FYI, HTC Sync is actually at version 3.3x.x now. Anyway, wouldn't HTC SyncManager be better...it's specifically for Vista and later?
Sent from my Rezound using xda app-developers app
Related
So I have windows 8 Developer Preview
and the new photon drivers will not install because the installer cannot determine my operating system.
I just need to install the rsd driver so I can unlock my bootloader.
any ideas?
trying to avoid vmware if possible.
I have already tried compatibility mode.
...Why are you trying to do this in Windows 8? Just use whatever operating system you used to download the ISO.
mrinehart93 said:
...Why are you trying to do this in Windows 8? Just use whatever operating system you used to download the ISO.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I installed windows 8 over windows 7.
Everything else works fine.
Moto drivers msi is the only thing that won't install, because it checks the operating system, which currently doesn't exist.
sgtmedeiros said:
I installed windows 8 over windows 7.
Everything else works fine.
Moto drivers msi is the only thing that won't install, because it checks the operating system, which currently doesn't exist.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there a compatibility mode for installation that will run it as Win7/Vista?
Cheers,
John Kotches said:
Is there a compatibility mode for installation that will run it as Win7/Vista?
Cheers,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
already tried
sgtmedeiros said:
already tried
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ORCA MSI Editor
Cheers!
NOTE: It is inadvisable to use alpha/beta/pre-production Operating Systems on primary workstations
Hi I was flashing a ROM and accidently the battery fell out and whe i rebooted the phone I noticed a new kernal called Team Win Recovery Project.
The problem is this team win recovery isnt mounting my sd card with is a Sandisk 64GB MicroSD where all my ROMs are located. Also I tired flashing a new kernal or rom via odin however when I plug my phone to the pc with the USB is trys to install the drivers and fails so now I cant even use Odian because isnt even being showing up on my pc. I NEED HELP PLES!!!
Need more information. I understand you are panicking a bit, but in order to help, you need to tell us what Operating System. Is it Windows 7? Vista? Xp? 32-bit or 64-bit?
If you don't know you can find this in system properties by right clucking on My Computer and selecting properties.
Tappin the talk
0vermind said:
Need more information. I understand you are panicking a bit, but in order to help, you need to tell us what Operating System. Is it Windows 7? Vista? Xp? 32-bit or 64-bit?
If you don't know you can find this in system properties by right clucking on My Computer and selecting properties.
Tappin the talk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
its Windows 7 x64 bit
Uninstall all your previous drivers, uninstall kies, and then reboot. After which you need to install a fresh copy of the drivers found here: http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/GT-I9100LKAXEU-downloads?isManualDownload=true# click on the downloads on the side and download the top one which has kies included.
After installation reboot again, and plug your phone in, does it recognize it this time?
Tappin the talk
So since beaups has announced that s-off for 2.06 will be for Linux only, a lot of people are preparing by either trying to set up a Linux partition or Live DVD/USB. I just thought I'd make a thread for general info and help getting it working properly. I'm not going to go super in-depth with this because there's a plethora of information online this is more just for some tips to get you started.
Disclaimer: Make sure your computer is backed up before doing this. You shouldn't run into any problems that will screw it up, but you never know what could happen. Better safe then sorry, right? If your computer explodes, it's not my fault.
Some general info about LInux
Essentially, Linux is just a kernel. Android is based off the Linux kernel, and your cable box, router, and most web servers probably are as well... And a lot of other things you might not think of.
Desktop Linux has what are called distrinutions. These are basically the equivalent of Android ROMs, just operating systems based on Linux. If you are just starting out, you probably want to use Ubuntu or Linux Mint as they are the most user-friendly.
Making the Live DVD/USB
-First you obviously need the iso. Here is a link to the Ubuntu download: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
-Unless you have a computer that doesn't support 64-bit, just get the 64-bit download. If you have a UEFI-based computer, you definitely want the 64-bit iso because it's UEFI native, which will make things easier, and you will also want to read this: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI
-If you're trying to boot the Live DVD on a Mac, you also want the 64-bit iso, and you need rEFIt: http://refit.sourceforge.net/
-If you just want to boot from the DVD, you can burn it with pretty much any DVD burning software. If you want to make a live USB, use unetbootin: http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/ or Pendrive Linux: http://www.pendrivelinux.com/category/usb-creator/
Installation
-If you only plan on using Linux once to s-off your phone, you don't really need to do this, just use the Live DVD.
-If you haven't already, you probably want to hook up an ethernet cable to your computer in case the wireless drivers aren't available.
-If you actually want to install it on a PC, it's pretty straightforward, just use the "Install Ubuntu alongside Windows" option, unless you want to partition it manually with the "Something else" option (I won't go into that here).
-If you want to install it on a Mac, you will need rEFIt, which I already mentioned. You also need to add a fat32 partition to your drive that you will reformat to ext4 with the Ubuntu installer. Install rEFIt, reboot twice and then you should see the rEFIt boot menu where you can choose your live disc. One very important thing about this: If you are installing Linux to the same drive as an OS X installation, DO NOT choose the "install alongside" option. It will break your install. Use the "Something else" option. By default, Linux wants to install grub to the MBR, but you need to reformat your fat32 partition to ext4 instead and install it to that partition. Then you can just boot into it with rEFIt. The rest is pretty much the same as installing it on a PC.
Post-install
-At this point, it's going to want to install some updates and maybe some proprietary drivers it may need and that's it. Really all you need to do after this is install the android drivers. The easiest way is to use apt-get which is basically a package installer for everything in Ubuntu's software repos. Open up Terminal, and type in: sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot. Hit enter, type in your password, then it will ask you to confirm and blah blah blah and then it will download and install it. That's really it. I don't know what else may be necessary at this point since the s-off tool hasn't been released yet.
Some other links that may be helpful:
-Dual-boot on PC: http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/05/17/how-to-dual-boot-ubuntu-12-04-and-windows-7/
-Dual-boot on Mac: http://lifehacker.com/5934942/how-t...-and-take-back-your-powerhouse-apple-hardware
-Triple-boot on Hackintosh: http://lifehacker.com/5698205/how-to-triple-boot-your-hackintosh-with-windows-and-linux
-If you want to build a ROM from the source (Ubuntu 12.04): http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...99-guide-ubuntu-compiling-android-source.html
-Linux forums, the folks here are very helpful: http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/
-Terminal basics: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal
I hope this is helpful. If anyone has any suggestions to add to this post feel free.
EDIT: One more thing! If you are asking for help, please post what computer you are using, the specs, and whether it is BIOS-based or UEFI-based.
Nice write up thanks for sharing this will help a lot of folks
Sent from my Liquid Smooth Nexus 7
Nice write up but can you link me where beaups said that? If that's true that sucks.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 4 Beta
deathrow1992 said:
Nice write up but can you link me where beaups said that? If that's true that sucks.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42118877&postcount=601
Be grateful that you are getting s-off for free.
kern3l said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42118877&postcount=601
Be grateful that you are getting s-off for free.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL? Because I am unfamiliar with linux I'm ungrateful? I never said if moonshine is linux only im going to destroy beaup's face or anything like that, jeez. Now I see why people from androidforums would amputate a leg before they come over here. So hostile.
Thanks for the link though.
deathrow1992 said:
LOL? Because I am unfamiliar with linux I'm ungrateful? I never said if moonshine is linux only im going to destroy beaup's face or anything like that, jeez. Now I see why people from androidforums would amputate a leg before they come over here. So hostile.
Thanks for the link though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think he took it as "if its Linux only then the method sucks" while I can see that your just trying to say you wish it was on windows as well but whatever, it can be taken as as much more negative thing... Remember attacking back only causes more hostility let's all please get along.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Beta
He never really said it's Linux only... Simply hinted it. For all we know he may be delaying to get a windows version working.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Ok so I am trying to dual boot windows 8 and linux mint 15. I have an ASUS X55C laptop that cane preloaded with Windows 8. I made a liveusb that works great but now is like to dual boot. After i install linux mint I restart and choose to run mint as the os. Then I get this message. Also here is the guide I followed to install mint
http://www.howtogeek.com/99060/how-to-dual-boot-windows-8-and-linux-mint-on-the-same-pc/
Windows has failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the Problem
1. Insert Windows installation disc and restart your computer. 2 Choose your language settings and click next. 3, Click repair your computer.
If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance
File: \linuxmint\winboot\wubildr.mbr
Status 0xc000007b
Info: The application or operating system couldn't load because a required file is missing or contains errors
EvolutionXJ
Level 1
*
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:58 pm
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Does windows still start? Did you use the 32 bit or 64 bit version of mint?
Also does your computer have uefi?
Sent from my DNA using Tapatalk 2
jamiethemorris said:
Does windows still start? Did you use the 32 bit or 64 bit version of mint?
Also does your computer have uefi?
Sent from my DNA using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes windows will still start up and linux will still start up from my usb. Im actually on linux through my liveusb now. I downloaded the 64bit linux since my laptop came pre downloaded with a 64 bit windows 8. ALso it is a UEFI. I have secure boot disabled as well. I just am confused as to why it runs fine from my usb. But wont run when its installed to my computer.
Using Android Tools on Ubuntu 12.04
Native Ubuntu 12.04 installed on a bootable memory stick needs also to reference the repository that the tools are located.
Once you have booted into Linux, then execute the following commands from a terminal window
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
deathrow1992 said:
LOL? Because I am unfamiliar with linux I'm ungrateful? I never said if moonshine is linux only im going to destroy beaup's face or anything like that, jeez. Now I see why people from androidforums would amputate a leg before they come over here. So hostile.
Thanks for the link though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol i forgot about androidforums, that was the first place i used to post
i eventually came over to xda cuz all the developers at the time only supported their work here
EvolutionXJ said:
Yes windows will still start up and linux will still start up from my usb. Im actually on linux through my liveusb now. I downloaded the 64bit linux since my laptop came pre downloaded with a 64 bit windows 8. ALso it is a UEFI. I have secure boot disabled as well. I just am confused as to why it runs fine from my usb. But wont run when its installed to my computer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's really strange. Do you have an option for legacy bios in your bios or anything like that you can change?
Sent from my DNA using Tapatalk 2
jamiethemorris said:
That's really strange. Do you have an option for legacy bios in your bios or anything like that you can change?
Sent from my DNA using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just checked for legacy boot. Don't have it. SO secure boot is still off in the UEFI. This is going to drive me crazy...
EvolutionXJ said:
Just checked for legacy boot. Don't have it. SO secure boot is still off in the UEFI. This is going to drive me crazy...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hopefully someone else will have some more insight, for now I have to go to class. I'll look into it more when I get home.
Sent from my DNA using Tapatalk 2
I didn't see anything about Linux only in the new moonshine thread. Is this still necessary?
If the other guy is like me rooting a phone is the absolute limit of our technical abilities. Now I have to learn to change things on my desktop? I'm grateful, but I'd rather pay for a windows version than go messing around with my desktop. I guess I'll try to learn what livecd is now.
@EvolutionXJ something just occurred to me. Since your PC more than likely has GPT instead of MBR, you may need to use gptsync to sync the partition tables. To so this, boot into your live disc, open the terminal, and type sudo apt-get install gptsync. After it installs, do sudo gptsync /dev/sda. I had an issue similar to yours trying to triple boot my netbook and that was the solution. Let me know if you get stuck again.
Also are you using windows boot manager to boot Linux or are you using GRUB (it might be lilo in the case of uefi)
Sent from my DNA using Tapatalk 2
Forget the gptsync thing, I don't think that's the issue. Don't think you would need to do that with a uefi pc
Sent from my DNA using Tapatalk 2
I have Ubuntu booting on my mac through a virtual box and I've never been able to get it to recognize any of my devices. It's usually why I just wait for a Mac method, but I'm super excited to get this bad boy dialed.
Any ideas? I've tried reinstalling Ubuntu and adb multiple times through different methods, but no dice. And yes, I have usb debugging checked. I've also tried 3 different cables and all of my usb ports. Thanks for any help!
Sent from my DNA all in ya mouf
I think I've made a huge mistake.
I just wiped my device in TWRP because the last CM Nightly I installed was acting up.
I went into TWRP, wiped and factory reset. I then rebooted and went into TWRP again.
I wanted to install CM 9.1, which I copied onto my 64GB SanDisk Ultra, and I was thinking to just flash it from the external sd.
I read somewhere on xda that I needed to maybe use a smaller SD card and have the format in FAT32, which I did, but TWRP still does not recognize them.
I am currently stuck with TWRP v2.3.1.0, no way to flash a new rom from a blank internal memory or an external memory.
I tried updating SDK and the most updated drivers for the device through the Device Manager and use "adb push" or "adb sideload" but the device is not recognized.
Can someone give me some kind of suggestion to solve this situation.
I’d suggest using a linux install to do the adb stuff if you’re not doing so already, no need for crazy windows drivers to see a connected device.
Sent from my EPAD using xda app-developers app
squidlr said:
I’d suggest using a linux install to do the adb stuff if you’re not doing so already, no need for crazy windows drivers to see a connected device.
Sent from my EPAD using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the reply.
Can you elaborate a bit on what a linux install is? My PC has W8 on...
kgal said:
Thanks for the reply.
Can you elaborate a bit on what a linux install is? My PC has W8 on...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Windows 8 is a bugger to get drivers working properly.
Try and use a windows 7 machine or a friends laptop or try the following instructions.
Windows 8 Instructions
How to Disable Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 8:
From the Metro Start Screen, open Settings (move your mouse to the bottom-right-corner of the screen and wait for the pop-out bar to appear, then click the Gear icon).
Click ‘More PC Settings’.
Click ‘General’.
Scroll down, and click ‘Restart now’ under ‘Advanced startup’.
Wait a bit.
Click ‘Troubleshoot’.
Click ‘Advanced Options’
Click ‘Windows Startup Settings’
Click Restart.
Ubuntu is a linux based Operating System, and can be used to do most things Windows 8 does, sometimes worse, sometimes better. So in this case, it's less trouble to connect an android device to a linux OS such as Ubuntu, as it can recognize a telephone without having to install drivers.
If you want to give it a go, you can install Ubuntu alongside Windows 8.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/tired-of-windows-8-how-to-dual-boot-windows-ubuntu/
And then install Fastboot and ADB:
http://putokaz.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/install-adb-and-fastboot-android-tools-in-ubuntu-via-ppa/
But, I'd stick to Windows and follow the advice of Flumpster if you're not too confident installing a second operating system.
I can and have knowledge of installing another OS to run alongside Windows.
I use VirtualBox to run Mac OSX and Android. Can I run Linux on VirtualBox and do the process through that?
I am not quite sure what I should do after disabling Driver Signature Enforcement on Windows 8...
Yes, you can install Linux in a virtual machine - give it a try. If the device is still not recognized via OS running in the virtual machine, you can then always install to your hard disk and try that route.
The other option is to run Ubuntu as a live cd eg from the disk in memory (not install) and do it that way. I first unlocked and rooted my mobile this way. I can give more info on this if you like.
jamesthedisciple said:
The other option is to run Ubuntu as a live cd eg from the disk in memory (not install) and do it that way. I first unlocked and rooted my mobile this way. I can give more info on this if you like.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I'll give a multi-boot option a try. I've been wanting to install a different OS anyway since upgrading to Windows 8. Now I just have incentive.
kgal said:
I think I'll give a multi-boot option a try. I've been wanting to install a different OS anyway since upgrading to Windows 8. Now I just have incentive.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just a quick thought after re-reading your first post, I'd try a smaller sd card (16 or 32GB). I have heard of the larger faster cards giving some people problems.
Solved!
After trying to install Linux using Ubuntu 13.04 and getting more errors (something with the UEFI vs Legacy Boot installation), I decided to retry and find the original Windows drivers for the TF201.
I found one through Softpedia, downloaded it, used the "Have Disk" option when installing the yielded "Transformer" device in the Device Manager and sideloading the new CM 10.1 Nightly onto it.
Works like a charm!
Thanks everyone for the support!
Can't seem to get the apex drivers to load correctly under Windows 8. Also google them trying to find some but so far no luck. Any ideas how to get gtablet in apex mode where windows 8 64-bit might recognize it?
dano10 said:
Can't seem to get the apex drivers to load correctly under Windows 8. Also google them trying to find some but so far no luck. Any ideas how to get gtablet in apex mode where windows 8 64-bit might recognize it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think there are any since it is a legacy device. Best to use a live USB of Ubuntu 12.04 or even Linux Mint 15. Your PC should be able to boot off of a USB thumb drive if you set it up in DOS. You can partition the Thumb drive to keep the live session on one side and your recovery versions on the other, both fat32 format. Once you boot the tablet in apex mode you can connect it up and run the nvflash_gtablet.sh command.
Instructions on Linux NVflash HERE.
I remember having this problem and got it to work, sorry I'm not 100% sure but I recall having to restart in troubleshooting mode. I searched Google and this might help http://www.tabletroms.com/forums/vi...how-install-unsigned-drivers-windows-8-a.html
Sent from my VEGAn-TAB using xda app-developers app
Worked great for me, running 8.1 Pro x64
You need to install your drivers after letting windows install unsigned drivers (It's an advanced boot option)