I flashed the Jelly Bean update to my XT912 and used Voodoo Rootkeeper and all was fine for a week or so up until tonight when I noticed that Superuser wasn't working so I downloaded Root Check and it says "Sorry, This device does not have proper root access", then when I try to update the binary on superuser it fails on "Gaining root access" any ways to fix this?
Try this:
Extract to desktop
Make sure you have the drivers installed
Connect phone to PC
Enable USB Debugging
Enable installing unknown apps
Double click the FixRoot.bat file
http://d-h.st/nep
Superuser
Finalchrono said:
Try this:
Extract to desktop
Make sure you have the drivers installed
Connect phone to PC
Enable USB Debugging
Enable installing unknown apps
Double click the FixRoot.bat file
http://d-h.st/nep
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Any way to do this on mac?
Help Please?
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Malesso671 said:
Help Please?
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Here is the RestoreRoot.zip for Mac
Courtesy of mattlgroff: http://www.batakang.com/ftp/DROID_RAZR/RestoreRootMac.zip
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Here is the RestoreRoot.zip for Mac
Courtesy of mattlgroff: http://www.batakang.com/ftp/DROID_RAZR/RestoreRootMac.zip
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Thanks I know this is noob question but what do I do after I download the file?
unzip the file and run the .sh file inside it.
That should be it.
klabit87 said:
unzip the file and run the .sh file inside it.
That should be it.
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It's not doing anything but opening textedit?
oh sorry you need to make the file executable.
open a terminal window in the location of the RestoreRoot.sh file and type "chmod -x RestoreRoot.sh" without quotations.
Then you can double-click the file to run it.
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oh sorry you need to make the file executable.
open a terminal window in the location of the RestoreRoot.sh file and type "chmod -x RestoreRoot.sh" without quotations.
Then you can double-click the file to run it.
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I'm very new to all of this and do not have any experience using terminal, you mind telling me how to do this step by test?
i can't really give you a step by step because I dont have a mac but I think if you drag the folder to the terminal icon it will open the terminal to the location you need and type what I had in the previous post then you can double-click the restoreroot.sh file
Thanks to klabit87, I got this issue all sorted out!
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Thanks to klabit87, I got this issue all sorted out!
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In glad we got it all sorted out. :thumbup:
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Has there been anything on rooting directly from the phone?
And has anyone made an update.zip with unlockd boot?
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Yes, you can root directly from your phone by using terminal emulator but you have to put photon-torpedo.tar to /data/tmp first. I rooted my photon on the phone itself.
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Has there been anything on rooting directly from the phone?
And has anyone made an update.zip with unlockd boot?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
A little bit of reading goes a long, long way. This thread will tell you the current state of the art.
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Yes, you can root directly from your phone by using terminal emulator but you have to put photon-torpedo.tar to /data/tmp first. I rooted my photon on the phone itself.
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Ok can you please tell me how you got terminal to process your commands. I get permission denied every time I use terminal to try and do anything with /data. I obviously need root to complete the commands using terminal to write to anything besides the sd. I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
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Ok I tried using it from phone but how u push it to data without using comp
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Did you install superuser from market? You also need to install Superuser and push photon-torpedo.tar to /data/tmp
then type the following in terminal emulator:
cd /data/tmp
/bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
Just say "THANKS" to Edgan for great work and job well done.
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Did you install superuser from market? You also need to install Superuser and push photon-torpedo.tar to /data/tmp
then type the following in terminal emulator:
cd /data/tmp
/bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
Just say "THANKS" to Edgan for great work and job well done.
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Not sure if you were responding to me or the other guy but my MacBook and my Linux laptop both recognize my phone but they both say its offline when I try and use a adb. Some people say they have done this root without the computer and just using the terminal on the phone but I get permission denied messages since it needs root. I have super user installed but that does me no good without root. I want to know how they got past the permission denied using the terminal on the phone?
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Not sure if you were responding to me or the other guy but my MacBook and my Linux laptop both recognize my phone but they both say its offline when I try and use a adb. Some people say they have done this root without the computer and just using the terminal on the phone but I get permission denied messages since it needs root. I have super user installed but that does me no good without root. I want to know how they got past the permission denied using the terminal on the phone?
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Exactly I'm having same problem. I m not understanding how I can push it to that part of the phone without root.
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GraphicDemon said:
Exactly I'm having same problem. I m not understanding how I can push it to that part of the phone without root.
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Make sure you have USB debugging checked. Menu > settings > applications > development. This was my problem when I first tried to adb the file to the /data/tmp folder on the phone.
Also, I was getting an error at "Run /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh," but I just ignored it and kept going. It worked. You can use root checker from the market to verify that you have root.
my2cents said:
Make sure you have USB debugging checked. Menu > settings > applications > development. This was my problem when I first tried to adb the file to the /data/tmp folder on the phone.
Also, I was getting an error at "Run /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh," but I just ignored it and kept going. It worked. You can use root checker from the market to verify that you have root.
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Thanks for the advice but the both of us are not using adb. I always have debugging enabled. We are both trying to do this from or phones with terminal. An update zip would be amazing :~)
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Thanks for the advice but the both of us are not using adb. I always have debugging enabled. We are both trying to do this from or phones with terminal. An update zip would be amazing :~)
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Ok. I thought one of you was trying to use a Mac or something to push the file then use terminal. And an update.zip would be awesome!
my2cents said:
Ok. I thought one of you was trying to use a Mac or something to push the file then use terminal. And an update.zip would be awesome!
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I was trying to use adb with my Mac and my Linux laptop but both give me "device offline" when I use adb. I'm going to try a different USB cable as I have seen this happen before and a different cable works but I find it hard to believe that i'm the only one that used stock cable and does not work
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What happened to that person said they did everything from phone?
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What happened to that person said they did everything from phone?
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Lol, I guess they all vanished! Funny thing is that I am not new to Linux and those are busybox commands which
1: busybox does not come installed on the factory ROM and
2: even if you install it from the market it still needs root access.
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So what are we developing in this thread again?
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Custodian said:
So what are we developing in this thread again?
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If you cannot help then just save your useless comment! Your bringing back bad memories from the EVO forum. That forum was full of bashers and flamers.
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Lol, I guess they all vanished! Funny thing is that I am not new to Linux and those are busybox commands which
1: busybox does not come installed on the factory ROM and
2: even if you install it from the market it still needs root access.
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Yeah tell me about it, wish they would just make a damn step sheet it's getting ridiculous.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16904179
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Ok...first off i know this is not supposed to be in general discussion but as my new status will not let me reply to the relevant thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216131). I just wanted to share how I achieved root access (without a computer) by using bits of different advise from other users. I take no credit for any of this, I don't know any commands but I obviously have an idea of what they are trying to accomplish. Here goes:
First Step:
Download Superuser from market
Download Terminal Emulator from market
Download Dolphin HD browser
Navigate to the above linked thread in the Dolphin broswer and Download photon-torpedo.tar
Once all these are installed reboot your device.
Second Step:
From the terminal emulator enter commands pressing enter after each.
cd /tmp/
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar . (note the "space" and "period" at the end)
chmod 777 photon-torpedo.tar
/bin/tar xf photon-torpedo.tar
./photon-torpedo.sh (you will receive errors at this point, IGNORE)
./install-su.sh
Reboot your device
Third Step:
Run terminal emulator
Enter the command su
At this point it will ask for superuser rights and you are rooted.
*The reason for this thread is that I had to take bits from different responses and piece them together to get this to work. Hope this helps someone as I wanted give back to the community. Again...all credit goes to the original contributors.*
*Fixed typo*
*Theory - If you have a SD card installed when you download the file change the second command line to " cp /sdcard-ext/download/photon-torpedo.tar ." (note the "space" and "period" at the end)*
*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/ folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
Nice!!! On your second command, change cp to cd
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Nice!!! On your second command, change cp to cd
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Actually that is supposed to be cp. I believe it copies the photon-torpedo.tar to the /tmp/ folder where it needs to be located in order to run. (I could be wrong on my logic but that is what worked for me)
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Actually that is supposed to be cp. I believe it copies the photon-torpedo.tar to the /tmp/ folder where it needs to be located in order to run. (I could be wrong on my logic but that is what worked for me)
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Ooppsss my bad then...
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cp means copy paste xf means unzip. Or something like that
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Dude for this I think you deserve an upgrade...nicely done.. can you scriped it as a one shot magic photon rooting torpedo for market?
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Dude for this I think you deserve an upgrade...nicely done.. can you scriped it as a one shot magic photon rooting torpedo for market?
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Im sure it could be done lol but im not close to there yet with my skill set....
Thanks a lot! This worked great! I just picked up my photon last night and didn't have time to root via the computer before work today.
I did find one typo.
cp /sdcard/download/photon-topedo.tar .
should be
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar .
(you accidently left the "r" out of torpedo)
Thanks again!
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Im sure it could be done lol but im not close to there yet with my skill set....
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Not exactly one shot but reduced steps.
bigbassbrent said:
Thanks a lot! This worked great! I just picked up my photon last night and didn't have time to root via the computer before work today.
I did find one typo.
cp /sdcard/download/photon-topedo.tar .
should be
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar .
(you accidently left the "r" out of torpedo)
Thanks again!
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Good catch in the typo and im glad it worked out for you!
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Very nice! Never thought of an interanl root option. Thank you for your hard work and creativity
You are awesome, thank you. Worked like a charm. Way easier than all the other methods out right now.
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is there any risk to brick my phone?
argentinito said:
is there any risk to brick my phone?
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There is always a chance of something happening anytime you step outside official updates but i would venture to say that this about 99.9% safe.
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There is always a chance of something happening anytime you step outside official updates but i would venture to say that this about 99.9% safe.
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ok thanks, n after i root i can just flash a rom on it?
argentinito said:
ok thanks, n after i root i can just flash a rom on it?
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To be quite honest i haven't felt the need to flash a rom on the mopho so you'll have to research that one yourself. To flash though you normally need to install a bootloader and im just not familiar with the process on this phone. I only rooted to access wifi hotspot and a few other apps.
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To be quite honest i haven't felt the need to flash a rom on the mopho so you'll have to research that one yourself. To flash though you normally need to install a bootloader and im just not familiar with the process on this phone. I only rooted to access wifi hotspot and a few other apps.
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all right.. i want to root bcus i need battery indicator with numbers
argentinito said:
all right.. i want to root bcus i need battery indicator with numbers
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Let us know how it works out.
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*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
how i do that? in a ffew i will try to root im nervous lol
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*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
how i do that? in a ffew i will try to root im nervous lol
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Change the lines that say /tmp/ to /data/tmp/
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There was a program i used before i reformated the computer, i think it was called android sdk tools... it would install .apk i have on my desktop
but i tried installing it again, but nothing happen the .apk are just regular files...
Try batch apk installer. You can search for it on XDA.
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You can install apks from a computer using ADB found in the Android SDK
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You can install apks from a computer using ADB found in the Android SDK
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... I don't understand.. and where do i find adb, i tried serchign it in android sdk tools but cant find anything
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You can install apks from a computer using ADB found in the Android SDK
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adityamunshi said:
Try batch apk installer. You can search for it on XDA.
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Im trying to use batch installer and it says superuser permission denied, and i check the app how do i allow shell?
anthonyly said:
... I don't understand.. and where do i find adb, i tried serchign it in android sdk tools but cant find anything
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Download the android sdk (Google is your friend here) and when you install it, navigate to the folder and inside there should be a Tools folder, adb should be in there.
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megabiteg said:
Download the android sdk (Google is your friend here) and when you install it, navigate to the folder and inside there should be a Tools folder, adb should be in there.
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there avd manager and sdk manager
anthonyly said:
there avd manager and sdk manager
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There should be a folder called tools or platform tools, can't remember which (not at my computer right now). It should have adb inside. It is a command line function as far as I know, but it can be used to install apks while the phone/tablet is connected to the pc.
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Airdroid also let's you install from your pc. I use it all the time
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MrBC said:
Airdroid also let's you install from your pc. I use it all the time
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Yes and it have a great ui, with drag and drop. I really like it. Hope the OP have solved the question. And if you want remote adb try a app named adb wifi or a ssh server.
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I tried airdroid, but i don't really see the point of your phone downlaoding the app and installing it when you have it on your desktop already
for batch apk installer, its not working for me, it says cannot access shell, help?
You start the airdroid server, then in you PC internet browser tap deviceip:8888, insert the password and inside the apps screen tap install app...
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Airdroid is the best app
Saves time alot
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Just push it with ADB
Example
"adb push c:\facebook.apk /data/app"
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CdTDroiD said:
Just push it with ADB
Example
"adb push c:\facebook.apk /data/app"
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This a better way too but requires usb cable
Not if you are root !
Just put adb wifi app and run command "adb connect ip"
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I would appreciate if somebody could tell me step by step on how to root my phone.
There are many different variants on the photon-torpedo method that you can find on these forums, the stickies, and through google search, but here is the step by step method I prefer. Credit goes to Edgan.
Photon Root Instructions
1. Create a folder in the C:/ drive on your Windows 7 machine called Photon root. (You can call it anything you want, but that’s what I called mine and will use for the purpose of this post).
2. Download and install the adb package from http://gititbit.ch/AFAS and install them into C:/Photon root.
3. Download photon-torpedo.tar from http://proton.cygnusx-1.org/~edgan/photon/photon-torpedo.tar and copy it to C:/Photon root in your windows machine. Do not unzip it.
4. On your phone, go to Settings > Applications > Development and select USB Debugging.
5. Plug your phone to your computer and on your phone, set it to USB Mass Storage.
6. Copy photon-torpedo.tar from C:/Photon Root to your phone’s internal storage using Windows 7. Don’t put it in any folder, and leave it zipped.
7. Install Superuser from the Market. (This is absolutely necessary to do before you get started or it won’t work)
8. Open the command prompt (Start >> run “cmd” >> enter)
9. Type the following commands – don’t worry about the errors, it will be all right
• cd C:/photon root • adb push photon-torpedo.tar /data/tmp • adb shell • cd /data/tmp • /bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar • /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh • /data/tmp/install-su.sh
10. That's it. Reboot and enjoy.
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Here our friend qbking77 latest step by step video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xAYkejI4CE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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If ypu dont want to use your computer you can do it right from your phone just google root photon without computer and the first thing to pop up should be an xda thread
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The adb package link dont work
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MarcquisDale said:
The adb package link dont work
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did you try the way i suggested? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243792 it never fails
Ill try that way
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Any Luck
MarcquisDale said:
The adb package link dont work
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Hello Marcq, Did you get any working link for adb package. I am searching for long time. If you have, please update. Thanks. Bala
nice
jayalaba said:
I am searching for long time. ...
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Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1819660
I just verified the download, it has the adb.exe you seek, and also the photon-torpedo.tar file you'll need. It's all in a zip file, QBKing77 also includes a video on what to do.
Hope this helps.
Btw, drop a thanks on mof for the work. You might also seriously consider flashing mof's Slim ROM, it's great.
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one guy just posted a link
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adb package
adb package link is dead
dark_boy99 said:
adb package link is dead
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This community has been dead for a while so it may be hard to find a working link
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MarcquisDale said:
This community has been dead for a while so it may be hard to find a working link
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i downloaded this from extra link
i rooted this phone with your tips
tnx a lot
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Been using and wifi would start at startup but lately I have to start it manually. Don't know why its changed or how to fix it.
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striker59 said:
Been using and wifi would start at startup but lately I have to start it manually. Don't know why its changed or how to fix it.
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You must've enabled Airplane Mode. VEGAn-Tab 7.1 has a bug in that setting: once activated, Airplane Mode is always set (internally). Reset it using the script attached.
Copy the script to the gTab; execute it as root; then reboot.
Code:
$ [B]su[/B]
# [B]sh [I]/some/path/[/I]reset_airplane_mode.sh[/B]
Thank you for your reply but your instruction is beyond my knowledge. I was able to download the zip file and extract the file but that's as far as I got.
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Had a thought, do I install this zip file with clockwork?
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striker59 said:
Thank you for your reply but your instruction is beyond my knowledge. I was able to download the zip file and extract the file but that's as far as I got.
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After you've copied the script onto the gTablet somewhere, open a Terminal Emulator window and type those 2 command-lines in (w/o the prompt chars--ie. only the stuff in bold). Substitute the correct path in place of /some/path/.