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Hi, I cant download or transfer apps to my sd card! people say that if i download astro it will fix but it didnt! So im looking for a way to fix it. can anyone help me
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x12CHRIS18x said:
Hi, I cant download or transfer apps to my sd card! people say that if i download astro it will fix but it didnt! So im looking for a way to fix it. can anyone help me
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If you're referring to USB Mass Storage in FRX07, then don't hold your breath.. unfortunately, it's a known issue.
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If you're referring to USB Mass Storage in FRX07, then don't hold your breath.. unfortunately, it's a known issue.
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It's unfortunately an issue with the loop'd mounts. If you create dedicated partitions for at the very least data - USB mass storage actually does work. hyc did some patching on this, not sure if that's in FRX07 or not. I haven't tried 07 on dedicated partitions yet.
Droid Explorer does a pretty damned good job of faking it tho...
arrrghhh said:
It's unfortunately an issue with the loop'd mounts. If you create dedicated partitions for at the very least data - USB mass storage actually does work. hyc did some patching on this, not sure if that's in FRX07 or not. I haven't tried 07 on dedicated partitions yet.
Droid Explorer does a pretty damned good job of faking it tho...
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Ohhh I see thanks for the correction.
I noticed in the default rootfs.img for FRX07 that the init does in fact check for a dedicated data partition, although I'm not sure if it puts that partition to use as the data partition (that coding looked a little confusing :\). I assume it would otherwise it wouldn't make sense to check if there's no mount commands following...
It sounds intriguing, though.. May give the dedicated data partition a try; could help with performance, let alone fix USB MS
EDIT: Seems this idea has already been put into effect for FRX07... http://www.neopeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=7441
maff1989 said:
Ohhh I see thanks for the correction.
I noticed in the default rootfs.img for FRX07 that the init does in fact check for a dedicated data partition, although I'm not sure if it puts that partition to use as the data partition (that coding looked a little confusing :\). I assume it would otherwise it wouldn't make sense to check if there's no mount commands following...
It sounds intriguing, though.. May give the dedicated data partition a try; could help with performance, let alone fix USB MS
EDIT: Seems this idea has already been put into effect for FRX07... http://www.neopeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=7441
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Indeed, but CWM of course uses different mount points than XDAndroid...
so XDA:
p1 - fat32
p2 - rootfs
p3 - system
p4 - data
CWM from Neopeek:
p1 - fat32
p2 - system
p3 - data
p4 - cache
So you can certainly setup dedicated partitions and use XDAndroid's rootfs. If you use CWM, just be wary, the layout is different. CWM is easier because it installs Android to these partitions for you - otherwise you have to move the data to the partitions yourself .
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CWM is easier because it installs Android to these partitions for you - otherwise you have to move the data to the partitions yourself .
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By this, you mean copying, say, the rootfs.img to the second partition, or would the rootfs need to be extracted to the partition? I assume the latter..
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By this, you mean copying, say, the rootfs.img to the second partition, or would the rootfs need to be extracted to the partition? I assume the latter..
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Yes, the latter. Same with system.ext2 and data.img - these need to be expanded onto the dedicated partitions.
What I did was mount the system.ext2 file (looped) on my Ubuntu server. Mount a data.img (looped) as well. Then I stuck a mSD -> USB converter plug in the server, and formatted the card with fdisk assigning the partitions. Mounted those partitions in Ubuntu, then tar'd the data over (IIRC there's issues with cp, doesn't preserve permissions).
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cd /dir1; tar cf - . | (cd /dir2; tar xf -)
is how I tar'd it.
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Yes, the latter. Same with system.ext2 and data.img - these need to be expanded onto the dedicated partitions.
What I did was mount the system.ext2 file (looped) on my Ubuntu server. Mount a data.img (looped) as well. Then I stuck a mSD -> USB converter plug in the server, and formatted the card with fdisk assigning the partitions. Mounted those partitions in Ubuntu, then tar'd the data over (IIRC there's issues with cp, doesn't preserve permissions).
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cd /dir1; tar cf - . | (cd /dir2; tar xf -)
is how I tar'd it.
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Oh wow... that's a bit different than I anticipated, although your information is very much appreciated the dir1 and dir2 refer to the mount points for the system.ext2 and data.img, respectfully, correct? And it's two commands in one, separated by the "|" correct?
Off-topic.. What's IIRC?
And also, I can comprehend that "tar'ing" files means copying them in some way, shape, or form, but how would that preserve permissions over simply cp'ing them from the mount point in Ubuntu to the partition on the SD card? Or perhaps even manually copying the files to the SD partition? Considering these actions are performed in Ubuntu, I would assume permissions wouldn't be altered :\
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Oh wow... that's a bit different than I anticipated, although your information is very much appreciated the dir1 and dir2 refer to the mount points for the system.ext2 and data.img, respectfully, correct? And it's two commands in one, separated by the "|" correct?
Off-topic.. What's IIRC?
And also, I can comprehend that "tar'ing" files means copying them in some way, shape, or form, but how would that preserve permissions over simply cp'ing them from the mount point in Ubuntu to the partition on the SD card? Or perhaps even manually copying the files to the SD partition? Considering these actions are performed in Ubuntu, I would assume permissions wouldn't be altered :\
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Yes, that's all one command and dir1 is the system.ext2 mount or the data.img mount (the source), dir2 is the mount point on the card (destination).
I don't know why cp doesn't preserve permissions - there's probably some switch you can pass that will preserve perms. I'm not an expert here, I only know I had a boatload of issues when I just used cp... Talked to some experts, and they gave me that tar command - which worked perfectly.
Idk what you are talkin about! so is there way to fix this situation?!
x12CHRIS18x said:
Idk what you are talkin about! so is there way to fix this situation?!
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You can fake USB mass storage with Droid Explorer. That's really the only option on looped mounts.
Where can I get droid explorer?
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x12CHRIS18x said:
Where can I get droid explorer?
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Here, let me Google that for you...
Haha thanks man! But I'm still having trouble.... I downloaded droid explorer then it told me that I have to download android sdk tool so I did and its still telling me that I have to download android sdk tools
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x12CHRIS18x said:
Haha thanks man! But I'm still having trouble.... I downloaded droid explorer then it told me that I have to download android sdk tool so I did and its still telling me that I have to download android sdk tools
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So... did you click the link to "do it for me" or whatever it says during install, or did you pick a manual install? You should just let the application do it for you, otherwise you have to download it yourself and then point it to whatever directory you installed it at... Oy.
I downloaded the zip file
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x12CHRIS18x said:
I downloaded the zip file
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Ok, would you like a cookie?
I still have a problem, droid explorer doesn't recognize my phone. i have my phone in debug mode
x12CHRIS18x said:
I still have a problem, droid explorer doesn't recognize my phone. i have my phone in debug mode
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Did you get an 'XDA' device in device manager? Did you read the FAQ and install PDAnet if the drivers with Droid Explorer don't work?
yeah i got XDA but it wont let me install it, it keeps on saying "cant find device". Do I have to download PDAnet if i cant install it?
Not too sure if this belongs in Q and A... But I have a Titanium Backup folder copy on my PC. Well, when I try to delete the folder it causes the program to "not respond". So I bring up task manager and "end task". It then closes everything on my PC, and all the desktop icons disappear. There's nothing other then the wallpaper. Only thing that still works is task manager. Restart PC, try again. Same thing. Happens when I put the folder in recycle bin, or by deleting just some of the folder contents. I did some spring cleaning on the PC today, and this is the only problem I've had and its consistant, and specific to this folder. Any ideas on how to delete it?
Use Astro/file explorer/Root broswer to delete it from your device.
That would probably work to get it off my phone, but the problem is on my PC. when I was in newb stages I had a backup of a backup on my PC. It's just this one TB Backup file on my PC that is causing problems and wont delete.
You could move all the files to a folder except the TB Backup and just format the sd card. that could help.
Virus scan your pc, if you haven't already. Or boot into safe mode and that should allow you to delete the file. Or you could do a system restore.
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laie1472 said:
Virus scan your pc, if you haven't already. Or boot into safe mode and that should allow you to delete the file. Or you could do a system restore.
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Yeah, did a scan and it didn't pick anything up. But I had a hell of a trojan about a month ago and I was thinking it could possibly have to do with that. Although I did a very deep clean. I will give safe mode a shot. I got the PC from my parents with a bunch of virus/trojan issues only a few months ago, and because of all the cleaning and the other trojan I got....I'm not too positive a system restore will be good. I was going to create a new restore today since all has been great....until this.
Ok sounds like some spyware or malware. As said before boot into SAFE MODE, but select the SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING. Go to http://www.superantispyware.com/ download the free version. Install it, then run superanti spyware. Select to do a COMPLETE SCAN not quick scan. On the next screen select HIGH BOOST and scan inside of ZIP files, which will use most of your cpu it will run about 80% just let it run because it will slow down anything else you try to do. After it is done get rid of the bad files, tracking cookies and/or any trojans left. Reboot the computer, but into safe mode with networking again. Then go to http://www.malwarebytes.org/ and download the free version and install. Run the complete scan in malwarebytes. Let that run and when it finishes is will ask for a reboot. Reboot, again and you should be good to go. I have seen this on teachers computers at least weekly, because of the stupid Ransom WARE. If that doesn't work than my last suggestion would be download combofix from bleepingcomputer and run that. Hope this helps a lil
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Yeah, did a scan and it didn't pick anything up. But I had a hell of a trojan about a month ago and I was thinking it could possibly have to do with that. Although I did a very deep clean. I will give safe mode a shot. I got the PC from my parents with a bunch of virus/trojan issues only a few months ago, and because of all the cleaning and the other trojan I got....I'm not too positive a system restore will be good. I was going to create a new restore today since all has been great....until this.
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Let me know if the safe mode works.
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dont forget to check the permissions of the folder itself tooif windows doesnt let you find them and you have two new choices so keep us all posted
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Ok sounds like some spyware or malware. As said before boot into SAFE MODE, but select the SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING. Go to http://www.superantispyware.com/ download the free version. Install it, then run superanti spyware. Select to do a COMPLETE SCAN not quick scan. On the next screen select HIGH BOOST and scan inside of ZIP files, which will use most of your cpu it will run about 80% just let it run because it will slow down anything else you try to do. After it is done get rid of the bad files, tracking cookies and/or any trojans left. Reboot the computer, but into safe mode with networking again. Then go to http://www.malwarebytes.org/ and download the free version and install. Run the complete scan in malwarebytes. Let that run and when it finishes is will ask for a reboot. Reboot, again and you should be good to go. I have seen this on teachers computers at least weekly, because of the stupid Ransom WARE. If that doesn't work than my last suggestion would be download combofix from bleepingcomputer and run that. Hope this helps a lil
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Yeah, I did something like this in order to get the last trojan off. I tried/have a million virus/anti-malware programs, of course only one active now which is the malwarebytes one. The trojan I had was a Win32/Sirefef one, can't remember specifically which one. But I did have to do a combo fix and I continued to check for about a week after....all was good.
laie1472 said:
Let me know if the safe mode works.
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Will do.
wloftus said:
dont forget to check the permissions of the folder itself too if windows doesnt let you find them and you have two new choices so keep us all posted
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I didn't check the actual permissions, will do that too.
Thank you all for the ideas/help. Much appreciated! Won't be back to the PC until tomorrow, will let you know what I find.
Update... Ran multiple virus scans and nothing showed up on any of them. Tried deleting folder in safe mode, but it still froze up without any icons. Still did the same if I tried erasing only one of the files in the TB folder itself. Permissions were set normal, as other files that I erased with no issues. Ended up erasing all my other phone backups (twrp, etc...) that were in the "BACKUPS" folder, the same folder the TB folder was in. Then I erased the "BACKUPS" folder itself with the TB one in it, and that seemed to do it. Definetly weird, but at least I got it deleted.
Your asking I. The wrong place buddy. This is for EVO 3d questions.
Have you tried to even search about it.
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gokart2 said:
Update... Ran multiple virus scans and nothing showed up on any of them. Tried deleting folder in safe mode, but it still froze up without any icons. Still did the same if I tried erasing only one of the files in the TB folder itself. Permissions were set normal, as other files that I erased with no issues. Ended up erasing all my other phone backups (twrp, etc...) that were in the "BACKUPS" folder, the same folder the TB folder was in. Then I erased the "BACKUPS" folder itself with the TB one in it, and that seemed to do it. Definetly weird, but at least I got it deleted.
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what you need to do to avoid all this is just download any linux live version... i personally use hirens boot cd 15... once downloaded take the image and either burn it do a cd or use a linux installer... i use pendrivelinux load that up and let it install your boot cd to your usb thumb drive....once that is completed reboot your computer and as it reboots have it load the usb drive first once that loads up you then can boot into partition magic and use linux's permissions and rights to over take windows permissions does that all automatically.... from there you right click and delete....need help or info feel free to pm me
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Your asking I. The wrong place buddy. This is for EVO 3d questions.
Have you tried to even search about it.
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I'm asking in the wrong place...is that what u meant? Read from the original post. If it was that far out of the wrong place, it would more then likely have been moved by now. I always search, and search for awhile before posting. It seemed somewhat relative to me do to the fact the file came from my evo3d, and is a file made by an android app everyone rooted uses. I was also aked yo give an update on the problem.
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what you need to do to avoid all this is just download any linux live version... i personally use hirens boot cd 15... once downloaded take the image and either burn it do a cd or use a linux installer... i use pendrivelinux load that up and let it install your boot cd to your usb thumb drive....once that is completed reboot your computer and as it reboots have it load the usb drive first once that loads up you then can boot into partition magic and use linux's permissions and rights to over take windows permissions does that all automatically.... from there you right click and delete....need help or info feel free to pm me
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Thanks, this was originally what I was after...but in a windows software program. BUT....I will more then likely do this anyway. Slowly working the noob out...but there's SOOOOOOOOO much to learn (still), I feel overloaded sometimes. I'm in the process of downgrading hboot on the 3d, and downgrading iOS and performing a jailbreak on my old 3g so the boss and kids stop whining at how slow it is and why there's still a phone button on it...lol.
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I'm asking in the wrong place...is that what u meant? Read from the original post. If it was that far out of the wrong place, it would more then likely have been moved by now. I always search, and search for awhile before posting. It seemed somewhat relative to me do to the fact the file came from my evo3d, and is a file made by an android app everyone rooted uses. I was also aked yo give an update on the problem.
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Have you even tried formating the sdcard?
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Ohhhhh boy.
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Ohhhhh boy.
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is this a good ohhhhh boy?
Just a quick note for anyone strolling in. I am still supporting this modification. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post.
Hello everyone. Hopefully this hasn't been done before. This mod is a bit more of a fun one (In my humble opinion ).
You may have noticed that when you connect your phone up to a computer, while booted into a Sense-based ROM, the phone will mount two drives -- one being a mass storage device, and the other being a CD-ROM drive. Interestingly enough, when you select HTC Sync Manager from the USB connection type list, it makes the computer think that you inserted a CD-ROM.
That's interesting because that means that you could essentially hook the phone up to just about any computer, and it would recognize that "CD-ROM drive."
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Background
I found that you can actually change that CD-ROM to just about anything you could possibly want (having some trouble with bootable ISOs though).
There is a file named PCTOOL.ISO inside the /system/etc directory that normally contains the HTC Sync Manager Software. By replacing that ISO with another, it'll mount that one instead. Because there isn't too much room to spare in the /system partition, the file should probably be kept relatively small.
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Okay. Why does this matter? I can think of two reasons:
1. ROM Developers can include a package that contains a copy of the ADB and Fastboot executables within their ROM. ADB would be useful while the device is on; Fastboot would probably have to be copied to the computer.
2. Because the ISO is mounted as Read-Only media, it could be incredibly useful for field technicians who need to run portable software, without the risk of being infected with a virus on the host machine.
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Info/Download
It's not hard to create these ISOs, and flash them to the phone. I can put up a how-to in the second post if anybody would like me to.
For now, here's a flashable zip containing ADB and Fastboot executables for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
Just flash the file like you would flash any other.
There is an old version of the PCSC.apk in this file. A newer version is here for the time being.
Download
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How to use
To use it, while booted, change the device-connection type to HTC Sync Manager. Tap 'Done'. You'll likely see a message on the phone that says "Connecting to HTC Sync Manager ..." Just tap the back button on your phone to clear that message.
On your computer:
If you're running Windows, you may get an AutoPlay window that gives you the option to launch the "ADB and Fastboot Command Prompt." If you click that, you'll get a Command Prompt Window that's pointed at the drive already. To use any of the commands, just type adb [COMMAND], or fastboot [COMMAND] (again, fastboot may be useless unless copied to the computer).
If you don't get an AutoPlay window, open up the CD-ROM drive, and double-click on the 'ADB_FASTBOOT_SHELL.BAT' icon to bring up the window. That batch file contains only one command (just to launch the Command Prompt to the CD location).
If you're running Linux, you may have to copy the binaries over to your computer to use them (they may not have correct permissions).
On Mac OS X, you'll likely have to open a terminal window and navigate to the CD-ROM drive to use them.
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I know that this isn't anything huge, but I'll put this down here anyways. Developers, if you are interested in the ADB/Fastboot ISO or flashable ZIP, and would like to include it in your ROM, please feel free to do so. Modify it however you like. Only thing that I would ask of you is that you post here (or even PM me) saying that you used it. I'd just love to see if/where it's being used. This isn't a strict requirement though. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything that happens (including, but not limited) to your phone, computer, Sprint contract, etc. This is provided free of charge without any warranty.
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This is extremely interesting to me my friend. I ordered a 64gb sd so i could store pc repair programs such as hiren or others. So i woild always have with me. If i could just load a iso. God that would kick but. Id have a few o.s so ready at all times lol
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I definitely like the idea and possibilities this has. Good find, Closeone! I am goin to download just to keep for future. As I am only rooted stock, but I do plan to unlock soon. Was waiting on s-off but doubt that'll happen anytime soon, being that u can still flash kernels n etc with just unlocked bootloader.
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When I connect my EVO to my PC running Windows 7 64 bit , it doesn't recognize it as MTP (Thank God, by the way....IMO), it mounts as a normal USB flash drive. I didn't install HTC Sync, so I am not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Are you referring to bone stock and you click on the Disk drive icon or the HTC Sync Manager when you plug in?
Just curious if I am using drivers that maybe others might get use of...
kaos420 said:
This is extremely interesting to me my friend. I ordered a 64gb sd so i could store pc repair programs such as hiren or others. So i woild always have with me. If i could just load a iso. God that would kick but. Id have a few o.s so ready at all times lol
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Thanks! I'm not sure about the ability to boot. I did try a bootable ISO, which unfortunately was unable to boot. I may have to look closer into this. Also, the size restriction might hold you back. I wouldn't load a huge ISO into the /system partition, but there is one of two different things might be able to be done. One would be to possibly symlink the ISO and have it load from another place, the second would be to modify where the software would load the ISO from. Humm...
drewski83 said:
I definitely like the idea and possibilities this has. Good find, Closeone! I am goin to download just to keep for future. As I am only rooted stock, but I do plan to unlock soon. Was waiting on s-off but doubt that'll happen anytime soon, being that u can still flash kernels n etc with just unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks, drewski83!
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When I connect my EVO to my PC running Windows 7 64 bit , it doesn't recognize it as MTP (Thank God, by the way....IMO), it mounts as a normal USB flash drive. I didn't install HTC Sync, so I am not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Are you referring to bone stock and you click on the Disk drive icon or the HTC Sync Manager when you plug in?
Just curious if I am using drivers that maybe others might get use of...
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The only way, I believe, that the system will mount the phone as MTP (or is it PTP in this implementation?) is by selecting the Media sync option when connecting. The two advantages I see to mounting it this way are that the SD Card doesn't have to be dismounted while connected, and the device shows both the "Internal SD" and the actual SD Card as separate drives that you can copy files to and from.
I haven't installed HTC Sync either. I'm referring to most any Sense-based ROMs for this device. If the phone doesn't give you a choice, it's possible that it's still hidden in the notification menu. If not, you can change that by going into Settings > Connect to PC, and tap Ask me, or you can change the default connection type from within that menu as well.
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Closeone, you are awesome.
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Closeone, you are awesome.
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Thank you -Cupper-. You are awesome, good sir!
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bump for awesomeness
Quick question...if you flash this mod, do you have to reflash it every time a new ROM is flashed? Thanks in advance
bard77 said:
Quick question...if you flash this mod, do you have to reflash it every time a new ROM is flashed? Thanks in advance
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Hi bard77. Yes. When you flash a new ROM, system data will (should) typically be wiped. This is written there. It's simple to flash however.
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good stuff!! thanks
Just freakin' sweetness man. Pure epic find!
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Androidious said:
Just freakin' sweetness man. Pure epic find!
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Agreed, nice work closeone. This is amazing.
evo401 said:
good stuff!! thanks
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Androidious said:
Just freakin' sweetness man. Pure epic find!
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Agreed, nice work closeone. This is amazing.
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Thanks guys.
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Closeone, good job on finding this!
I do computer repair, and I currently have an external 2.5" drive set up to be bootable to a Grub bootloader. From Grub, I can boot any ISO or boot partition on the drive. With the Sync Manager emulating a CD-ROM drive instead of showing up as a disk drive, it would be a huge advantage for booting, letting any computer (especially older ones) recognize it.
If you could find a way to keep the phone in Sync Manager even when it's not connected, the computer's BIOS should be able to see it as a CD-ROM and boot from it. As it is now, my BIOS won't see it because it's not treating the phone like a USB device. It would be excellent if you could map to an ISO on a different partition. Another option is to have the loaded ISO simply bring up a bootloader to boot from any ISO/partition you want, though this takes away the advantage of the selected ISOs being recognized as a CD-ROM drive. Grub can have problems when you boot from an ISO of a live CD and the booted OS needs to access the disc. The OS can't find a CD-ROM, so it doesn't work.
If you could successfully map this to an ISO on the SD card, you could even build a little app to let you choose which ISO you want to be selected. You could simply have it remap to the different folders with the respective PCTOOL.ISO files. For example, if you select "Acronis" from the app menu, it would direct it to sdcard/acronis/PCTOOL.ISO, and if you select "Ubuntu," it would map to /sdcard/Ubuntu/PCTOOL.ISO.
I hope this is all clear enough. Once I read this, I got pretty excited about all the possibilities!
This is going to be awesome if things can be modified to make this a bootloader. I would even donate for this functionality if someone wanted to tackle it.
Having the ability to have things like UBCD, Win XP PE (With Antivirus / MalwareBytes), etc as options running straight from my phone would be a computer guy's dream.
jamiphar said:
Closeone, good job on finding this!
I do computer repair, and I currently have an external 2.5" drive set up to be bootable to a Grub bootloader. From Grub, I can boot any ISO or boot partition on the drive. With the Sync Manager emulating a CD-ROM drive instead of showing up as a disk drive, it would be a huge advantage for booting, letting any computer (especially older ones) recognize it.
If you could find a way to keep the phone in Sync Manager even when it's not connected, the computer's BIOS should be able to see it as a CD-ROM and boot from it. As it is now, my BIOS won't see it because it's not treating the phone like a USB device. It would be excellent if you could map to an ISO on a different partition. Another option is to have the loaded ISO simply bring up a bootloader to boot from any ISO/partition you want, though this takes away the advantage of the selected ISOs being recognized as a CD-ROM drive. Grub can have problems when you boot from an ISO of a live CD and the booted OS needs to access the disc. The OS can't find a CD-ROM, so it doesn't work.
If you could successfully map this to an ISO on the SD card, you could even build a little app to let you choose which ISO you want to be selected. You could simply have it remap to the different folders with the respective PCTOOL.ISO files. For example, if you select "Acronis" from the app menu, it would direct it to sdcard/acronis/PCTOOL.ISO, and if you select "Ubuntu," it would map to /sdcard/Ubuntu/PCTOOL.ISO.
I hope this is all clear enough. Once I read this, I got pretty excited about all the possibilities!
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webdude12 said:
This is going to be awesome if things can be modified to make this a bootloader. I would even donate for this functionality if someone wanted to tackle it.
Having the ability to have things like UBCD, Win XP PE (With Antivirus / MalwareBytes), etc as options running straight from my phone would be a computer guy's dream.
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Apologies for my late response. I've been... tied up for the last couple weeks.
Thanks. Precisely. I thought that it would be a nice tool for technicians. I work in that field myself. There are a few problems that I noticed with how the PCTOOL.ISO is accessed. From my understanding, I believe that the problem with reading it from the SD Card (Internal Memory or External) is that it doesn't expect that it's going to be reading from a FAT32 formatted partition. It gets a bit more difficult with the fact that a huge ISO really probably shouldn't be placed in your system partition. Making it bootable is messy (I mean, it was intended for a completely different use in the first place though ). At the very least, an ISO with your favorite portable applications can be put in there and loaded up when needed. That alone is very valuable because it acts as read-only media, the phone can't be infected with anything nasty from the computer you plug it into.
Thanks again!
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Why could we not partition a section of the SD card as EXT3 or whatever PCTOOL.ISO wants to see, then create a symalink as mentioned? Nothing says the entire SD card has to be partitioned FAT32. I actually had part of mine partitioned as EXT2 for the longest time, because the card wasnt always in my phone.
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Why could we not partition a section of the SD card as EXT3 or whatever PCTOOL.ISO wants to see, then create a symalink as mentioned? Nothing says the entire SD card has to be partitioned FAT32. I actually had part of mine partitioned as EXT2 for the longest time, because the card wasnt always in my phone.
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True. True. I didn't think about that. The first thing that's got to be done though is making the phone mount the ISO, or at least not wait for a request from the computer to go ahead and make the phone pop up with the menu of actions, and in turn say to the computer "Hi there, I see that you're booting. I'm a USB CD-ROM drive. Oh yeah, and you can boot from me now." Easier said than done, at least for myself.
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Need help badly.
Have a number of pictures and files in hide it pro. Was just viewing them. I tried to change vault location, it initially said something went wrong. Tried again and it said successful. Went to look at files, they're all gone. I can't find them in file explorer or anything.
In addition, I downloaded a program they recommend to recover deleted files... although they say its impossible for the app itself to delete them (?).. but I can not get my phone to connect to my computer via usb. running cm10.1 unofficial. enabled usb debugging, have it set to usb mass storage.
cgibsong002 said:
Need help badly.
Have a number of pictures and files in hide it pro. Was just viewing them. I tried to change vault location, it initially said something went wrong. Tried again and it said successful. Went to look at files, they're all gone. I can't find them in file explorer or anything.
In addition, I downloaded a program they recommend to recover deleted files... although they say its impossible for the app itself to delete them (?).. but I can not get my phone to connect to my computer via usb. running cm10.1 unofficial. enabled usb debugging, have it set to usb mass storage.
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Can you access it via ADB? If so, shell into it and look around the filesystem.
Could you elaborate? Not really sure what adb is.
I tried using file explorer and searched for anything with .img for my pictures for example, and some actually came up, but I believe they were just in recent text history as they came up in some kind of /thumbnail folder. Most still missing.
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Could you elaborate? Not really sure what adb is.
I tried using file explorer and searched for anything with .img for my pictures for example, and some actually came up, but I believe they were just in recent text history as they came up in some kind of /thumbnail folder. Most still missing.
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Certainly! ADB is the Android Debug Bridge (found in the Android SDK folder under the platform-tools folder). If you don't have this, you can grab it from the developer portal on android.com (I'd link you direct, but I'm still under 10 posts).
If you Google ADB you'll see the page I'm referring to (it has a nifty list of commands and what not), it'll have a download section on the left for the Android SDK.
Once you get the SDK and install the tools from the SDK Manager (it'll download the platform-tools for you) you'll have the ADB tool at your disposal.
Running ADB in command line with "adb devices" should show you your device.
If so, you'll type "adb shell" and be prompted with a command prompt. It is important to note that at this point, you'll be issuing commands to the phone.
If you know the names of the files you are looking for you can do a blanket search:
find . 2>&1 | grep -v 'permission denied' | grep "FILENAME/PART OF NAME YOU ARE LOOKING FOR"
This will filter out the permission denied errors and will make the output a little more readable. You can also add a " | less" to step through the results if you have a lot. With some luck, you can find the path of the files you are looking for with ease.
Good luck, I hope you haven't had any data loss.
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Also, your phone will have to be plugged in via USB for you to issue these commands. I just performed the steps above to ensure they should work for you - I do make the assumption you are on Windows, but if I'm wrong please let me know.
You may also need to do an "adb kill-server" and "adb start-server" to ensure the device is listed in the devices section.
Also..in addition to having the phone plugged in... in settings/developer options you MUST enable usb debugging
You seem to be in the right track getting help with your current issue.
But op... apps to hide media are not needed whatsoever...
If you have stuff you don't want showing up in the gallery, put it all in a separate folder, then make a file in that folder called:
.nomedia
Now Reboot
Once back up Look in your gallery and be amazed that you hid your own seedy pictures.
studacris said:
Also..in addition to having the phone plugged in... in settings/developer options you MUST enable usb debugging
You seem to be in the right track getting help with your current issue.
But op... apps to hide media are not needed whatsoever...
If you have stuff you don't want showing up in the gallery, put it all in a separate folder, then make a file in that folder called:
.nomedia
Now Reboot
Once back up Look in your gallery and be amazed that you hid your own seedy pictures.
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Or, just put a "." in front of any file you do not want to be seen and it will not be seen. In some file explorers (i.e., ex file explorer) there are options to hide or unhide hidden folders.
studacris said:
Also..in addition to having the phone plugged in... in settings/developer options you MUST enable usb debugging
You seem to be in the right track getting help with your current issue.
But op... apps to hide media are not needed whatsoever...
If you have stuff you don't want showing up in the gallery, put it all in a separate folder, then make a file in that folder called:
.nomedia
Now Reboot
Once back up Look in your gallery and be amazed that you hid your own seedy pictures.
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Ok. I'll definitely try this in the future. First, I really just need to find these files. I'll be honest I'm a bit lost with adb. Is there a better method? Further, I tried a file recovery app which pulled up old deleted files but not what I'm looking for so I honestly don't think they really got deleted. What if the file got over written and took my files with it? Is that possible?
I would think if I could find the correct file or extension I could simply find them with es file explorer? Maybe one of you guys could try the app for me and see if maybe you can figure out anything about the hidden files? I know I'm asking a lot but I honestly really appreciate the help I wish I knew more!
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Yes, you can recover files lost in hide it pro. See this data recovery solution.
hope this helps.
Is there a mod that allows me disable the Installer from automatically coming up when connecting to a pc through USB?
Tyetiger said:
Is there a mod that allows me disable the Installer from automatically coming up when connecting to a pc through USB?
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I was able to by deleting autostart.iso file from \system\etc
I use Mac and it no longer mounts the mobile Verizon app. I assume its the same for windows.
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I was able to by deleting autostart.iso file from \system\etc
I use Mac and it no longer mounts the mobile Verizon app. I assume its the same for windows.
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Ive been trying for days! Haven't been able to find that folder or file. Unfortunately I have a PC
Tyetiger said:
Ive been trying for days! Haven't been able to find that folder or file. Unfortunately I have a PC
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You need root to do this... I probly should have mentioned that. Sorry. Getting root is easy now, there are a could threads on how to root with very easy step by step instructions. After you gain root, purchase root explorer from PlayStore (yes, you have to spend a couple $ but its worth it) and use that app to navigate and delete the file. You will likely use the app again, unless you switch to an iPhone. So it's worth the little bit of money.
I see autorun.iso, I assume that's what you're referring?
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You need root to do this... I probly should have mentioned that. Sorry. Getting root is easy now, there are a could threads on how to root with very easy step by step instructions. After you gain root, purchase root explorer from PlayStore (yes, you have to spend a couple $ but its worth it) and use that app to navigate and delete the file. You will likely use the app again, unless you switch to an iPhone. So it's worth the little bit of money.
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Ok. I was able to download a root explorer and remove the autorun.iso. But I notice the phone still says "Installer is connected" and I still can't view the sdcard or drive on the phone unless I'm in Camara(PTP) mode.
Tyetiger said:
Ok. I was able to download a root explorer and remove the autorun.iso. But I notice the phone still says "Installer is connected" and I still can't view the sdcard or drive on the phone unless I'm in Camara(PTP) mode.
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Check your usb debugging settings. you might need to either check that box or unchecked it. I can't help much more than that if you're using Windows, I'm a mac user. But that sounds like all you would need to do. Hope it helps.
Verizon installer
Okay here is a weird one (or maybe not). Started getting this when I first connected the S4 to PC via USB. Now when I connect my S3 I am getting the same popup. S3 is rooted never had this message.
I am thinking this is somehow embedded into the new Samsung USB drivers. When the phone is plugged in, some form of check reveals a VZW phone which triggers the installer????
Did anyone figure this out? I was able to stop the Verizon Installer Pop up by renaming the autorun.iso, but there is still a 30 second delay before I get access the the phones internal and external memory.
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Did anyone figure this out? I was able to stop the Verizon Installer Pop up by renaming the autorun.iso, but there is still a 30 second delay before I get access the the phones internal and external memory.
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Bump, I'd like to know the same thing.
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Bump, I'd like to know the same thing.
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I'm getting connect/disconnect every 3 seconds.
Gam3r 4 Life said:
Did anyone figure this out? I was able to stop the Verizon Installer Pop up by renaming the autorun.iso, but there is still a 30 second delay before I get access the the phones internal and external memory.
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Still trying to figure this one out........any ideas......anyone????
Zelmo88 said:
Still trying to figure this one out........any ideas......anyone????
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Bump! Anyone find a cure for this yet?
I think I figured it out. I'm still on original MDK build. I don't know if that changes anything.
1. autorun.iso removed (may not be necessary, but mine is gone)
2. enable hidden menus (step 2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905
3. enter dialer code *#0808#
4. select MTP+ADB
5. reboot (may not be necessary)
My phone originally had nothing selected. I don't know how to go back to that unselected mode. I can't guarantee anything. It's working for me. My phone now connects in MTP mode within a second or two of connection (unless the phone is in the middle of a reboot, then that has to complete first.)
Chris000001 said:
I think I figured it out. I'm still on original MDK build. I don't know if that changes anything.
1. autorun.iso removed (may not be necessary, but mine is gone)
2. enable hidden menus (step 2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905
3. enter dialer code *#0808#
4. select MTP+ADB
5. reboot (may not be necessary)
My phone originally had nothing selected. I don't know how to go back to that unselected mode. I can't guarantee anything. It's working for me. My phone now connects in MTP mode within a second or two of connection (unless the phone is in the middle of a reboot, then that has to complete first.)
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Tried this on Sophisticated 2.5 . It's a 4.3 rom I get this: error: device offlineerror: device offline even though Link Status is Device Connected. My autorun.iso file was in /system/etc I renamed it. Changing the dialer code *#0808# to MTP works until I reboot. Same thing with dialer code *#7284#. I edited a file in /efs/carrier/HiddenMenu "OFF" changed to "ON" all in capital letters This survives a reboot.
But MTP doesn't
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Tried this on Sophisticated 2.5 . It's a 4.3 rom I get this: error: device offlineerror: device offline even though Link Status is Device Connected. My autorun.iso file was in /system/etc I renamed it. Changing the dialer code *#0808# to MTP works until I reboot. Same thing with dialer code *#7284#. I edited a file in /efs/carrier/HiddenMenu "OFF" changed to "ON" all in capital letters This survives a reboot.
But MTP doesn't
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I'm on MK2 rooted and I have the same problem with the setting not surviving a reboot. Anyone have any other ideas?
Removing the file should work, if it's giving you a delay then my guess is either your computer or the device is trying to find the file. Back on my s3 and dna rom I had only removed the file and vzw installer didn't show up
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CovXX said:
Removing the file should work, if it's giving you a delay then my guess is either your computer or the device is trying to find the file. Back on my s3 and dna rom I had only removed the file and vzw installer didn't show up
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Removing the file does not solve the problem, it still connects as installer for a while before connecting as media device. It's not a huge problem, just annoying! I'm curious if everyone has this problem, or if it's just a few of us??
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Removing the file does not solve the problem, it still connects as installer for a while before connecting as media device. It's not a huge problem, just annoying! I'm curious if everyone has this problem, or if it's just a few of us??
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I have the same issue. I've tried looking through/changing settings in build.prop, default.prop and init.usb.rc with no luck. I need to do a little more searching to better understand init.usb.rc as a lot of the settings are jibberish to me.
Chris000001 said:
I think I figured it out. I'm still on original MDK build. I don't know if that changes anything.
1. autorun.iso removed (may not be necessary, but mine is gone)
2. enable hidden menus (step 2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905
3. enter dialer code *#0808#
4. select MTP+ADB
5. reboot (may not be necessary)
My phone originally had nothing selected. I don't know how to go back to that unselected mode. I can't guarantee anything. It's working for me. My phone now connects in MTP mode within a second or two of connection (unless the phone is in the middle of a reboot, then that has to complete first.)
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Running the Casual-gnote2 I get this: file/ Open Casual Script (go to location, click on the downloaded Casual-gnote2.jar) it opens and gives me this
Description for /home/wade/Downloads/CASUAL-GNOTE2-Hidden Menus.jar
File Not Found Error: /home/wade/Downloads/CASUAL-GNOTE2-Hidden Menus.jar.txt
Delete this debug line in MenuItemOpenScriptActionPerformed()
If I just open Casual-gnote2 and click DO IT I get this: error: device offlineerror: device offline
In both cases the Link Status = Device Connected