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This walk through assumes you are starting with a stock unaltered Pheonix/Thrive (Froyo 2.2.1) or you have upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.4 using LG's utility. I have tested both of these methods on my Phoenix but I have not tested it on the Thrive, so mileage may vary, use at your own discretion. If you brick your phone (unlikely) its your fault not mine.
Gingerbreak for Froyo (2.2.x)
1. First you will need to be able to load non-market APKs you have two options to do this.
A) Update your phone to the latest version Froyo 2.2.2 (some people have had some issues check the thread on that).
B) Go to your dialer, type 3845#*505#[Phoenix] or "3845#*506#"[Thrive] then scroll down to "Unknown Sources Test" and check the box
2. Download the APK from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...1&d=1303829207
(I emailed the link to myself to make it so I didnt have to browse to it)
Note* it i will yell about not knowing what to do with that kind of download but just ignore it and download it anyways
3. Use a file explore (I used ES file Explore) to search for the newly downloaded APK I'm sure someone out there knows exactly where it downloads to but I couldn't find it easily though I can tell you its on the SDcard.
4. Run the APK
5. Turn on USB Debug mode (Settings>Application>Development)
6. Go to your Apps and run Gingerbreak
7. Click the root button
8. Let the phone do its thing (it will reboot)
9. Reboot the phone manually to make sure the root took and you didn't end up with a temp root
If all went well you have a fully rooted phone.
Here is the link to the original XDA site I recommend reading it over (at least the first post) so you understand what is going on.
[26.04.2011][v1.2] GingerBreak APK (root for GingerBread) - xda-developers
If anyone notices an issue with any of the steps here please let me know and I will update them.
Also thanks go to kingv10 for pointing out the secrete code for us.
Superone click for Gingerbread 2.3.4
This method will probably work both gingerbread and froyo but I have not tested it on Froyo. The orginal post I copied from can be found at:
http://www.blogotechblog.com/2012/02...3-gingerbread/
I recommend you read the page but for those of you who won't here is the rundown on how to root.
1. Connect your phone to the PC with USB Debugging enabled. You can enable it by going to Settings>Applications>Development and ensure that USB Debugging is checked. You will need to have installed the USB drivers for your phone. You should already have these if you upgraded to 2.3.4.
2. Download the rooting zip package and extract the contents to a folder in your PC. Let the folder be named as “root”
http://tinyurl.com/6v5fhu2
3. In the extracted folder, go to ADB folder and start cmd7.exe (for Windows 7 users) or cmdxp.exe (for Windows XP users). You need to run as Administrator.
4. In Command Prompt, type the following commands:
adb devices
adb shell
Now the symbol should change to “$” or “#”.
Enter the following command
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf
5. Reboot your phone.
6. Go to the "root" folder again and run Superoneclick.exe
7. In Superone click, find the methods drop down box (right side), select Gingerbreak and then click the Root button.
8. Reboot again
Now you should be rooted
Hi there - could you repost that download link? It's not functioning.
Rant
Glad to see you're giving credit to the source.
LOL no credits to you mr.raenye =)
Thank you
worked perfectly.
raenye said:
Glad to see you're giving credit to the source.
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Just for the record here I would have given you credit for your post if had I even read it before now. This write-up came about mainly from posts on androidcentral.com and general searching from google about rooting. Had I known that your post was out there I would have used it and sighted to it but at the time I initially posted this how-to I did not have any idea regarding the secret code and had to wait for my phone to get the update to 2.2.2 so that I could run programs from unknown sources. You may have shared similar information at a similar time but I didn't not get my information from your post, I wish I had it would have made life easier.
recently bought a Huawei ascend y200 and i want to root it!
Any advice gratefully received
in Germany done since may
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-huawei-ascend-y200/250421-how-root-werkseinstellung-systemupdate.html
root huawei ascend Y200
thank you very much! anyway is there any english version.
BR
Root Ascend Y200
Then you need to learn German in order to root this device.
your friend.
Come to me Sochhean, i will do it for you for free.
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In the German Board is now an english HowTo. I cant link to them, because i’m a new user @xda
Root Huawei Y200 Succesfully (ENGLISH)
sochhean said:
recently bought a Huawei ascend y200 and i want to root it!
Any advice gratefully received
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Hi, I've successfully rooted my phone. I have a Huawei Y200.it might be easier if you waited for OneClickRoot do be launched maybe they have the device listed for auto flashing that does everything for you.
OneClickRoot: ==> I can't post links sorry ..New User, please search on internet..
But anyway, here's the batch file I think I uploaded it..
So its easy once you root it, but WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL CLOCKWORK MODE AGAIN THROUGH ROM Manager OR ANY SOURCE. (this might bring you into bootloop)
follow steps to use the batch file...
1- You need to do this on your phone: Allow USB Debugging and STAY AWAKE Function, STOP fastboot mode. Now Install ADB Drivers when connecting phone into computer via usb and debugging mode is on (you'll see a drive usually green on your computer, check for "drivers" inside driver folders and install windows drivers.
2- You need to install Android SDK : ==> New User, Can't post links, Search Android SDK..
navigate to default download location: " C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ", shift + right click inside the folder with nothing selected, and run command prompt from there. run following command "adb devices" and it should list a device number.
3- Now exctract the zip file in attachement and run these in order: -"adb.exe" then -"fastboot.exe" then -"root_v5.2.bat". It should say a succesfull message and ( as i remember) phone should reboot (if it states "reboot phone now" in cmd prompt). now you shoudl be rooted and see "SuperUser" application installed.
4- Check if you're properly rooted with a "rootchecker" market app. If App requested root access by SuperUser (ofcourse you'll tap Accept right?) and says you have proper root, you can now jump around and scream " I rooted my phone" like i did... You can now Install Link2sd app and enjoy free enternal storage since you've rooted your phone... Any Directions using Link2sd repost or you can search internet... One limitation is you can'r use swap (to increase your RAM ), and have to go through different ROM's. If rooted your phone succesfully please inform and on any questions about ROM switching...
Hi there.
The root process isn't so hard , bit the rom switch what would be important for me (not the method, i know that and i'we installed modified recovery its working...)
Went to hell and back @google to find any custom roms for this little fckr but besides the clean base rom and the ics por (whats not working for me) i could not find any other rom. Sorry my bad i have found one origonal stock rom too, bit besides theese do you know is there any other roms exists for u8655?
anyone try the above method?
is there anyone try the above method for English version?
An earlier version, on hungarian with english and german language included... worked perfect. Since 6 months.
MoH21 said:
Hi, I've successfully rooted my phone.
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Hey, i know the file, that attached...
I'm happy that you understand my realy bad translation of this howto
tapped via my huawei mobilephone
1- You need to do this on your phone: Allow USB Debugging and STAY AWAKE Function, STOP fastboot mode. Now Install ADB Drivers when connecting phone into computer via usb and debugging mode is on (you'll see a drive usually green on your computer, check for "drivers" inside driver folders and install windows drivers.
2- You need to install Android SDK : ==> New User, Can't post links, Search Android SDK..
navigate to default download location: " C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ", shift + right click inside the folder with nothing selected, and run command prompt from there. run following command "adb devices" and it should list a device number.
3- Now exctract the zip file in attachement and run these in order: -"adb.exe" then -"fastboot.exe" then -"root_v5.2.bat". It should say a succesfull message and ( as i remember) phone should reboot (if it states "reboot phone now" in cmd prompt). now you shoudl be rooted and see "SuperUser" application installed.
4- Check if you're properly rooted with a "rootchecker" market app. If App requested root access by SuperUser (ofcourse you'll tap Accept right?) and says you have proper root, you can now jump around and scream " I rooted my phone" like i did... You can now Install Link2sd app and enjoy free enternal storage since you've rooted your phone... Any Directions using Link2sd repost or you can search internet... One limitation is you can'r use swap (to increase your RAM ), and have to go through different ROM's. If rooted your phone succesfully please inform and on any questions about ROM switching...
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This procedure is for CWM, not for root.The root phone you must copy superuser.signed 3.0.7 on memory card, and boot phone in cwm, and install zip from sd card/choose zip from sd card/superuser.signed3.0.7/yes, and reboot system now, when is proces for install zip over.Then your phone is rooted, you think because write ROOT_V5.0.2 it is for root-NO, this for install CWM.
MoH21 said:
Hi, I've successfully rooted my phone. I have a Huawei Y200.it might be easier if you waited for OneClickRoot do be launched maybe they have the device listed for auto flashing that does everything for you.
OneClickRoot: ==> I can't post links sorry ..New User, please search on internet..
But anyway, here's the batch file I think I uploaded it..
So its easy once you root it, but WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL CLOCKWORK MODE AGAIN THROUGH ROM Manager OR ANY SOURCE. (this might bring you into bootloop)
follow steps to use the batch file...
1- You need to do this on your phone: Allow USB Debugging and STAY AWAKE Function, STOP fastboot mode. Now Install ADB Drivers when connecting phone into computer via usb and debugging mode is on (you'll see a drive usually green on your computer, check for "drivers" inside driver folders and install windows drivers.
2- You need to install Android SDK : ==> New User, Can't post links, Search Android SDK..
navigate to default download location: " C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ", shift + right click inside the folder with nothing selected, and run command prompt from there. run following command "adb devices" and it should list a device number.
3- Now exctract the zip file in attachement and run these in order: -"adb.exe" then -"fastboot.exe" then -"root_v5.2.bat". It should say a succesfull message and ( as i remember) phone should reboot (if it states "reboot phone now" in cmd prompt). now you shoudl be rooted and see "SuperUser" application installed.
4- Check if you're properly rooted with a "rootchecker" market app. If App requested root access by SuperUser (ofcourse you'll tap Accept right?) and says you have proper root, you can now jump around and scream " I rooted my phone" like i did... You can now Install Link2sd app and enjoy free enternal storage since you've rooted your phone... Any Directions using Link2sd repost or you can search internet... One limitation is you can'r use swap (to increase your RAM ), and have to go through different ROM's. If rooted your phone succesfully please inform and on any questions about ROM switching...
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when you say RUN adb.exe fastboot.exe and root.bat what do you mean and where do i run them? ive installed platform tools and have done adb devices//my device is there. i extract the files and run them in cmd and double clicking and it doesnt reboot. i guess im having trouble with the .zip i know the files are good. any help :good:would be appreciated.
sketchscarz said:
when you say RUN adb.exe fastboot.exe and root.bat what do you mean and where do i run them? ive installed platform tools and have done adb devices//my device is there. i extract the files and run them in cmd and double clicking and it doesnt reboot. i guess im having trouble with the .zip i know the files are good. any help :good:would be appreciated.
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sup
Sent from my H866C using xda app-developers app
Yo brow I'm trying to root the h866c. These directions may work but I think that the huawei mercury root directions will make this a functioning root check it out
Sent from my SPH-D600 using Tapatalk 2
AW: [Q] help for root huawei ascend Y200
German: http://www.droidwiki.de/Huawei_Y200/Root
...using tapatalk on my huawei honor smartphone
Since Firmware B898, the bootloader is locked. no way for using clockworkmod... No downgrade possible.
...using tapatalk on my huawei honor smartphone
det-happy said:
Since Firmware B898, the bootloader is locked. no way for using clockworkmod... No downgrade possible.
...using tapatalk on my huawei honor smartphone
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Hi there
I did a research about this lock and i found a modified kernel what is capable of unlocking again the bootloader. (Claimed by the author, that it should solwe rhe issue)
Please tell me, since i did not upgraded the firmware due to the issue, could it be true?
Because i did not found any feedback from the users who tried it.
Can we count on another unlockibg method, or is this true that the bl can be unlocked via adb kerbel flash?
Thanks in advance.
I found an information on the german android-board
--> http://www.android-hilfe.de/huawei-ascend-y200-forum/414947-b898.html#post5670959
Fuchsteufel told us, that the recovery is working, but only with adb-commands, without any screen.
The solution is to flash an new version of the kernel and the cwm
fuchsteufel said:
für B898 Modified CMW
B898 kompatible Bootimages
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Thank you.
Has anyone figured out how to root sony walkman f880 series?
I am very interested in this as well.
garyHal said:
I am very interested in this as well.
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Likewise. I've posted here with my request to help if someone is down on this project:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981328&page=10#post58470882
Just thought I would share that the F880 series and possibly the ZX1 can still be rooted. I came across a Japanese YouTube video showing the root process for an F886 with 1.24.0000 firmware. It involves using the KingRoot software and installing SuperSU instead of the KingRoot app. I tried it myself on my F887 and can confirm it works! Since I couldn't read Japanese, I just followed along with the video and used the links in the description.
Link to video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_F4Ef7fBo0
You might want to enable usb debugging after enabling developer options (I'm not sure you really need to do this, but it couldn't hurt) http://www.greenbot.com/article/2457...or-tablet.html
Steps I've deciphered from watching the video:
1) Download and install the KingRoot software for Windows from http://www.kingroot.net (the software is completely in Chinese language unfortunately)
2) Start up the KingRoot software (if it hasn't already started up already) and plug in your F880 series walkman. It should be detecting your device and downloading root exploits for it.
3) When it's done finding the root exploit for your device, click on the green Root button and it should start rooting your device. (the device should restart a couple of times)
4) Rooting should be finished when the program shows a big green check mark and KingRoot app launches on the device.
5) Close the KingRoot app since we'll be installing SuperSU instead.
6) Go to: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How...perSU.html?m=1 and download Replace_Kingroot_With_SuperSU.zip at the bottom of the page.
7) Extract Replace_Kingroot_With_SuperSU.zip and there should be a folder named "mrw". Move the "mrw" folder to the root directory of the device. You can disconnect the device from the computer after the "mrw" folder is done copying and close the KingRoot program on the computer.
8) Open up the Google Play store and download/install "Terminal Emulator for Android".
9) Start up Terminal Emulator and type the following:
su
(hit enter and press "allow" when the pop up appears)
sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh
(hit enter, the script should run and there should be a whole lot of failures, it should also crash)
10) Press OK, and SuperSU should start up. Press "Normal" and SuperSU should start to install. Press OK again the next 2 times when the pop up appears.
Congratulations! Your F880 should now be rooted! Now you can install awesome stuff like Viper4Android, Xposed, and a bunch of battery saving apps such as Greenify and Amplify.
Howdy folks,
Yesterday, I was the proud owner of a sleek little TCT.Alcatel OneTouch A554C, formally know as a Virgin Mobile Venture running Android version 2.3.5.
It was successfully and surprisingly easy to root by utilizing 2 cool little apps, Ministro and Poot-Debug.
After root, I subsequently downloaded some root tools (eg., Titanium Backup Pro, Superuser Elite, System App Uninstaller).
That was last week.
Yesterday, I got a bit cocky. I needed to clear up some internal memory so I used "System App Uninstaller" to uninstall a few apps. If I remember correctly, the apps were as follows: Google Maps, Google Maps Street View, Calculator, Digital Clock, Setup Wizard, Android Live Wallpaper, Live Wallpaper Picker, Magic Smoke Wallpaper, Music Visualization Wallpaper, and the TouchPal Keyboard French and Spanish Language Packs.
So far so good, right? However, I believe I may have snarfed-up when I uninstalled the Setup Wizard. But I'll get to that in a minute.
Now with Titanium Backup, I moved some apps to the sd card. Included was the stock launcher, Smart Launcher Pro, SPB Shell, AVG Anti-Virus, and Superuser Elite. Then I rebooted through Titanium Backup and I haven't viewed any pornographic material since!
After reboot, the phone got stuck on the final boot animation frame. I panicked, pulled the battery, booted into recovery then rebooted a 2nd time.
This time it booted to the pull-down lock screen. I unlocked and seen:
"Sorry! The application com.android.setup wizard has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." Along with a "Force Close" option. I forced closed and the screen went black with the exception of the status bar. The phone is still on but otherwise...nada.
When I press the power button, same thing happens: pull-down lock screen, screen goes black. Or sometimes, it will turn on and boot loop.
Major panic time!!! I booted into recovery again and performed a factory reset to no avail.
Another clue to note: I can connect & access the sd card via usb to desktop.
Also, I did have the good sense to backup all apps, system and user, through ES File Explorer and stored them both on sd card and in the cloud via Yandex Disk prior to this bricking fiasco. Now, what do I do with them? I now realize it was possibly a mistake moving all 3 launchers to the sd card. How do I get the stock launcher back to the phone?
Or, should I:
1- Attempt a base rom reinstall or
2- Attempt a custom rom install or
3- Use it solely as a time piece/mass storage device or
4- Throw it very hard and very ******* far away from me!?
I realize this is an obscure little cheap phone but it's the only one I have. Any valid feedback would be greatly appreciated.
You can go to the Play Store on any browser and choose a launcher to install. Or if you have USB Debugging on, you can side load an launcher apk. Or if you install a custom recovery, you can install another rom or sideload an apk there. Or you can flash the original firmware via SP Flash Tool.
Lots of options and none of them need to be throwing it against the wall.
es0tericcha0s said:
You can go to the Play Store on any browser and choose a launcher to install. Or if you have USB Debugging on, you can side load an launcher apk. Or if you install a custom recovery, you can install another rom or sideload an apk there. Or you can flash the original firmware via SP Flash Tool.
Lots of options and none of them need to be throwing it against the wall.
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Hmmm...Ok, thanks. Dig your username, by the way.
First thing is, install from play store would be possible if I had data service or if I was able to enable wi-fi. I only have calling & texting service on this phone and as for wi-fi, I can't enable it due to the problem of not being able to access the settings menu. All I have when it does boot, and it only fully boots when it is connected to a PC, is the pull-down lockscreen displaying time, date, status bar and the original wallpaper. Pull it down and the screen goes black with status bar still displayed along with time & battery level.
Secondly, USB debugging was enabled prior to all of this but I panicked & performed a factory reset. Don't think it's still on.
And lastly, is installing either a custom recovery, (which, to be frank, I'm just not that savvy) another rom or flashing original firmware even possible without a PC? Because I only have access to a PC without administrative privileges so therefore...no installing exe's without a password. Maybe this program lab will allow me, quite possibly not.
Hell, would I even still have root after a reset/data wipe?
Thanks, anyway, Esoteric Chaos
Off subject: The Joker was an Agent of Chaos. Loved Heath Ledger as The Joker.
Silver Rivers said:
Hmmm...Ok, thanks. Dig your username, by the way.
First thing is, install from play store would be possible if I had data service or if I was able to enable wi-fi. I only have calling & texting service on this phone and as for wi-fi, I can't enable it due to the problem of not being able to access the settings menu. All I have when it does boot, and it only fully boots when it is connected to a PC, is the pull-down lockscreen displaying time, date, status bar and the original wallpaper. Pull it down and the screen goes black with status bar still displayed along with time & battery level.
Secondly, USB debugging was enabled prior to all of this but I panicked & performed a factory reset. Don't think it's still on.
And lastly, is installing either a custom recovery, (which, to be frank, I'm just not that savvy) another rom or flashing original firmware even possible without a PC? Because I only have access to a PC without administrative privileges so therefore...no installing exe's without a password. Maybe this program lab will allow me, quite possibly not.
Hell, would I even still have root after a reset/data wipe?
Thanks, anyway, Esoteric Chaos
Off subject: The Joker was an Agent of Chaos. Loved Heath Ledger as The Joker.
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You can go to ANY browser - even on the PC and log into your account and hit Install and it will send the command to your phone to install it. Pretty nifty. But you did say you factory reset, so that isn't actually going to work. Sorry.
The rest of the stuff would require a PC, though I don't think admin rights are needed, so there's that...
If you don't have your phone logged into Google or USB Debugging enabled, you're kind of stuck without a PC.
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You can go to ANY browser - even on the PC and log into your account and hit Install and it will send the command to your phone to install it. Pretty nifty. But you did say you factory reset, so that isn't actually going to work. Sorry.
The rest of the stuff would require a PC, though I don't think admin rights are needed, so there's that...
If you don't have your phone logged into Google or USB Debugging enabled, you're kind of stuck without a PC.
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Well, on these PCs it certainly does. I thought I was on track yesterday and tried to install a copy of Odin that I found. Can't install without a frigging admin pass.
Someone else just suggested I try a stock rom flash. Might as well, right? Happen to know where I could find a good reliable copy? That also happens to be free?
Not sure why you were trying to use Odin for a non Samsung phone...?
The stock rom flash would only be possible via PC or if you had a custom recovery installed.
Here's what you would need to do for the Virgin Mobile Venture:
Download CWM: http://www.sendspace.com/file/4gt04i
Download adb/fastboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Download rom: http://goo.im/devs/LeslieAnn/Venture/Stock_Venture.zip - Put on SD card.
Drivers: http://pdanet.co/bin/PdaNetA4150.exe (this program is for USB tethering and installs the adb drivers for your phone as well as many others)
The CWM img will need to be in the folder you unzipped for adb/fastboot. You'll need to boot to fastboot mode by powering on with while holding Volume Up.
Open a terminal prompt and change directories to your adb/fastboot folder. Then run this command:
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img - fill in the nameofrecovery with whatever the CWM file name is.
(if this doesn't work - make sure that your PC is reading the phone correctly by using the command: fastboot devices . If you don't get anything back, make sure you check the Device Manager for errors. If you have them, try reinstalling the drivers and rebooting the PC)
Then pop the battery out and then reboot to recovery via powering on while holding volume down. Once there, you should be able to do a factory reset and then install the stock rom zip. The volume keys should scroll through selections and the Enter key for accept, or Power if that doesn't work. Not really sure about this particular phone.)
Actually, you might just be able to use adb to install a launcher apk once you have CWM installed. Might be a little easier.
launcher apk must be in adb folder then while in CWM:
adb install nameoflauncher.apk
Note: You can rename zips and apks to be easier to type the commands.
es0tericcha0s said:
Not sure why you were trying to use Odin for a non Samsung phone...?
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Yeah, me either. I was all over the place yesterday grasping at anything. So Odin is only for Samsungs, huh? Guess I can delete the exe file from my sd.
Right then. I'm about to proceed with your advice. Cross your fingers and toes.
Thanks mate!
The CWM img will need to be in the folder you unzipped for adb/fastboot.
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launcher apk must be in adb folder then while in CWM
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Wait, what? Please excuse my ignorance, but am I missing something. ADB didn't come in a zip. It's an installer. I think you may have to dumb this down a bit more, mate.
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Wait, what? Please excuse my ignorance, but am I missing something. ADB didn't come in a zip. It's an installer. I think you may have to dumb this down a bit more, mate.
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Sorry, I meant in the folder that it extracts the files too.
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Sorry, I meant in the folder that it extracts the files too.
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Right, got it.
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Right, got it.
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If you can't run the exe file, then let me know, and I'll just upload a zip / folder with the necessary files. You do not need admin access to run the adb commands.
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If you can't run the exe file, then let me know, and I'll just upload a zip / folder with the necessary files. You do not need admin access to run the adb commands.
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That would be really cool, actually. But check this out:
I talked someone into allowing me to utilize his laptop. I installed ADB, moved the Launcher APK to the folder suggested, ran the commands but the command prompter responded with "waiting for device" and progressed no further. Could it be a driver issue? I was under the impression that if the PC recognizes your device (which it did) then a new driver install was not necessary.
Dude was real cool about it even though I ran his battery down quite significantly and didn't even accomplish anything.
So, if I had the ADB files then I could just copy them to...say the PC desktop and run the command prompter from there? If so, then yes please upload and I'll just try it that route rather than rely on someone's personal PC. Know what i mean?
I do appreciate all of this. I'm getting quite the education here. If you ever get married, let me know and I'll come and dance as my favor to you.:good:
Peace...I'll return tomorrow.
What mode were you in when trying to install? The laptop had the most up to date drivers? You checked the Device Manager to make sure there was no yellow exclamation mark next to the phone? It's not unheard of for the PC to recognize in one mode, but not load the correct drivers in another, as there are different drivers for the phone depending on if it is booted, in recovery, or download mode or whatever they call it for that phone. Just make sure to get the PDAnet drivers installed and reboot. That should do the trick.
Everything else you should need will be in here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/adbfastboot.zip
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What mode were you in when trying to install? The laptop had the most up to date drivers? You checked the Device Manager to make sure there was no yellow exclamation mark next to the phone? It's not unheard of for the PC to recognize in one mode, but not load the correct drivers in another, as there are different drivers for the phone depending on if it is booted, in recovery, or download mode or whatever they call it for that phone. Just make sure to get the PDAnet drivers installed and reboot. That should do the trick.
Everything else you should need will be in here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/adbfastboot.zip
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I was in Recovery and I was also attempting to install the just the Launcher versus the entire ROM. And I was also feeling a tad bit rushed, cause dude was right there informing me of his battery status. "Well, it's down to 30%." Then 2 mins later.."Ok, looks like it just fell to 25%."
Haha...so yeah, with him pressuring me, I spaced on checking the device manager. This desktop that I'm on today seems to be cool. Just checked the manager & it informs me that my device is 'working properly'.
Off to give it another bloody joust, mate. Wish me luck...
Can you fully explain how to do this
es0tericcha0s said:
Not sure why you were trying to use Odin for a non Samsung phone...?
The stock rom flash would only be possible via PC or if you had a custom recovery installed.
Here's what you would need to do for the Virgin Mobile Venture:
Download CWM: http://www.sendspace.com/file/4gt04i
Download adb/fastboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Download rom: http://goo.im/devs/LeslieAnn/Venture/Stock_Venture.zip - Put on SD card.
Drivers: http://pdanet.co/bin/PdaNetA4150.exe (this program is for USB tethering and installs the adb drivers for your phone as well as many others)
The CWM img will need to be in the folder you unzipped for adb/fastboot. You'll need to boot to fastboot mode by powering on with while holding Volume Up.
Open a terminal prompt and change directories to your adb/fastboot folder. Then run this command:
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img - fill in the nameofrecovery with whatever the CWM file name is.
(if this doesn't work - make sure that your PC is reading the phone correctly by using the command: fastboot devices . If you don't get anything back, make sure you check the Device Manager for errors. If you have them, try reinstalling the drivers and rebooting the PC)
Then pop the battery out and then reboot to recovery via powering on while holding volume down. Once there, you should be able to do a factory reset and then install the stock rom zip. The volume keys should scroll through selections and the Enter key for accept, or Power if that doesn't work. Not really sure about this particular phone.)
Actually, you might just be able to use adb to install a launcher apk once you have CWM installed. Might be a little easier.
launcher apk must be in adb folder then while in CWM:
adb install nameoflauncher.apk
Note: You can rename zips and apks to be easier to type the commands.
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I have a old ass iMac desktop that has not been used in 5plus years at all and I'm a mother of 3 with no clue how to do any of this if you can dumb it down for me that would be very help full as well I have no clue where to download any of the needed files please help. My email is [email protected]
Thank you
Hello All! I'm sorry, I'm very new to this. Can someone please point me in the direction of instructions that I need to follow in order to root my son's Star Wars Nabi? I'm not sure if it's a nabi 2 or not.. I can't find that anywhere. We just bought it for Christmas. The internal storage is used up and the games won't move to the SD card - so, I figured my only option was to root it. There are so many pages out there with root instructions and I'm not sure which ones to use. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
MrsPurchase15 said:
Hello All! I'm sorry, I'm very new to this. Can someone please point me in the direction of instructions that I need to follow in order to root my son's Star Wars Nabi? I'm not sure if it's a nabi 2 or not.. I can't find that anywhere. We just bought it for Christmas. The internal storage is used up and the games won't move to the SD card - so, I figured my only option was to root it. There are so many pages out there with root instructions and I'm not sure which ones to use. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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What is the name of the device in the "about tablet" tab in settings?
It's probably closely related to the nabi2S of i were to guess. You can either try a root method like Kingo root or a TWRP method. Since you are the first person I have seen here with a Star Wars I don't have all the answers.
-If you use Kingo there is no backup to help you if something goes wrong.
-If you use TWRP method there may not even be a version of TWRP that will work, and initially you will not want to install TWRP but run it from ram. So the commands will be a bit different then what you see on the forums. With that method though you will have a backup.
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What is the name of the device in the "about tablet" tab in settings?
It's probably closely related to the nabi2S of i were to guess. You can either try a root method like Kingo root or a TWRP method. Since you are the first person I have seen here with a Star Wars I don't have all the answers.
-If you use Kingo there is no backup to help you if something goes wrong.
-If you use TWRP method there may not even be a version of TWRP that will work, and initially you will not want to install TWRP but run it from ram. So the commands will be a bit different then what you see on the forums. With that method though you will have a backup.
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It doesn't have a name :/ It has a model number (SNB02-NV7A), an edition number (SNB02-NV7A-US-SW), android version (4.4.2), a kernel version (3.1.10) and then a build and hard ware number.
I appreciate the advice though. Thank you!
MrsPurchase15 said:
I appreciate the advice though. Thank you!
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SNB02-NV7A is the model number for the NABI2S. It's likely the Nabi2S TWRP will work for the tablet. To use it though you will likely have to unlock the bootloader and that will erase all your personal data on the tablet. It's the safer method since you will have a backup of your tablet, but will require you to get your hands dirty.
You can read through this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nabi-2/general/nabi-information-t3229119 and see if it's something you want to try.
Using the above linked thread as the basic outline, in general you would:
-Setup adb/fastboot and the windows driver.
-Unlock the bootloader(wiping all personal data on tablet)
-"fastboot boot" NOT "fastboot flash" the Nabi2S TWRP recovery to the tablet RAM.
- backup the recovery, boot, system, and addon(preload) partitions. Then you can always recovery the tablet if something goes wrong, and help others that need to recover their tablet.
-Download SuperSU and flash from TWRP to obtain root.
I can help with more detailed instructions but if it's something that seems uncomfortable to try then I don't want to type it all out. Again a kingo root or other root method will likely give you root, I personally like having a clean backup before beginning and there is none in existence yet.
Thank you so much! I am absolutely willing to try it. I can't do much worse to it then the state it's already in.
MrsPurchase15 said:
Thank you so much! I am absolutely willing to try it. I can't do much worse to it then the state it's already in.
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Again the Nabi general information thread is going to be the biggest help in understanding what needs to be done. That information is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nabi-2/general/nabi-information-t3229119 The procedure below isn't as long as it looks I tried to add some troubleshooting stuff along the way.
Best to have a mircoSD card for this well at least 4GB. Start with the microSD in your computer if possible.
1) First you will need to grab all the files you need:
-Drivers: Refer to drivers section #4 in the General Info Thread. Your choice if you want to try PDAnet, NabiLab, or Universal Naked Drivers. The NabiLab drivers are self installing and work pretty good in a lot of situations but not always. Download which ever one you choose to your computer. I'm going to talk about Nabilab and Universal as first resorts, we will revisit PNAnet if you are having driver issues.
-ADB and Fastboot tools. Here it's best to refer to section #6 in the General Thread. Specifically:
Download and install this package(pay attention to where you install this as you will likely need to put files in there later): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
From your start menu select "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" this should open a command prompt where you can type commands
If you didn't pay attention or forgot where you installed the files, at the command prompt that opens type "explorer ." The period is important, explorer <space bar> and a period. So type what is between the quotes.
-TWRP for the NABI2S. Get that file here: TWRP for Nabi2S
After this step you should have downloaded 3 files and the ADB/fastboot files you should have installed. That leaves the remaining 2 files. One should be NABI2S_TWRP271.img, copy that file to the folder where you installed ADB/fastboot(remember you can find that folder by selecting Minimal ADb and Fastboot from your start menu and typing "explorer ." as explained above.) The remaining file is the which ever driver package you picked. If it's universal naked extract the zip file to a place you know. If it's Nabilab drivers go ahead and install them. PDAnet we will try later if these 2 don't work.
2) Boot the Nabi to fastboot with the USB cable plugged in to your computer. Also open device manager on your computer so you can see when the interface comes up. I don't have a Nabi2S so this may be not exactly right. Start with the tablet off. Press and hold the power button AND the vol up buttons at the same time. At some point you should boot up and have a small text menu in the top corner of the screen.(If that doesn't work try power and vol down buttons). One of the menu items will be fastboot protocol. You will want to highlight that text using the volume keys, and then select it using the volume keys.(again I an not sure which is which. Vol - might change which is highlighted, and vol + will select that line, or vice versa, remember which does does what as you will need it later on). Keep trying combinations or timings if it's not working. When it's right your computer will acknowledge a new device plugged in and the device manager screen should show a fastboot or unknown interface.
3) Getting the drivers working. If you chose the Nabilab drivers they should automatically install, and in device manager you should see and item called Android device, and when expanding that entry some bootloader or fastboot interface(When you see this you should be done with this step). The tablet will also switch the text on the screen to say something like "continue", "bootlader", blah, blah. If you went with universal naked drivers this is where you would locate the unknown or fastboot device with the yellow exclamation mark and manually install the driver by pointing them to the folder you extracted(There could be driver signing issues depending on which version of windows you are using. You will have to google "disable windows driver signature enforcement", but basically you will reboot the computer disabling driver signature enforcement. Hopefully if you picked the Nabilab drivers and they work on your computer this step will be pretty painless and not as long as it looks.
4) Unlocking the bootloader. If you have the command window open now great, if not from your start menu select "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" this should open a command prompt. REMEMBER this step will erase all you data on the tablet, game saves, pictures, etc.
Get ready to acknowledge some text on the tablet itself as you have to be pretty quick using the volume keys to highlight and select(Same function as what you noted in step 2). At the command prompt type:
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fastboot oem unlock
OR
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fastboot -i 0x0489 oem unlock
On the tablet some text will pop up asking yes or no do you really want to unlock the bootloader? The selection is made with the volume keys. You should see some confirmation of erasing tablet and completed.
If this step isn't working when you type the command i.e. "waiting for device" the drivers probably still aren't installed correctly. If something failed in this step you may be forced to reboot the tablet and get back in fastboot mode(step2)
5) Install TWRP. With tablet in fastboot mode. Type at the command prompt:
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fastboot boot NABI2S_TWRP271.img
or
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fastboot -i 0x0489 boot NABI2S_TWRP271.img
If you are getting file not found errors the NABI2S TWRP file isn't in the folder. If all goes right the tablet will boot to TWRP. This is where we may have problems as I'm not sure if the NABI2S TWRP can boot the Star Wars Nabi. If it's not booting then we are pretty much done at this point...
6) Getting SuperSU(root). If the tablet booted TWRP. Download this UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip. Copy that file to your microSD you have inserted in the computer. When that is done safely eject the card from the computer and put it in the tablet.
7) In TWRP select the "mount" tab and check MicroSD(external storage) and the check box should become checked.
8) Make a backup. Select the "backup" tab in TWRP. You will have the options to backup "recovery" "boot" "system" and "preload(or addon)" select all 4 of those. Then select the backup location as MicroSD(external storage). Swipe to backup.
9) Only if step 8 worked install root. Select the TWRP "install" tab. Back out to the highest level, and find external_storage. The UPDATE SUperSU zip should be there. Select it and swipe to install.
10) Only if the step 8 and 9 worked go to the "reboot" tab and reboot. If they didn't work. Press and hold the power key until the tablet shuts off, and we can troubleshoot. If you rebooted the tablet will take a long time to boot initially since you wiped the tablet and it will have to rebuild data. You can then reset up the tablet.
11) Get superSU from Play Store and verify root.
12) If all this work your backup will likely be a benefit to future users so sharing it might be something to consider.
Well.. I followed everything above and it all appeared to work perfectly - however, I still can't access the microSD card to store games. Any ideas?
MrsPurchase15 said:
Well.. I followed everything above and it all appeared to work perfectly - however, I still can't access the microSD card to store games. Any ideas?
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Are you using an app to do this(like link2sd)? Or just hoping root alone would allow you to do this?
I was hoping the root would allow me but I take it that's wrong, lol.
MrsPurchase15 said:
I was hoping the root would allow me but I take it that's wrong, lol.
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Haha. Understood. You do need root to do it, but root is needed for the apps that can make it possible. My kids never had the problem when they had their old Nabi2's so I'm not as much help on the "how to" portion but I understand how the apps work. Read through this thread to gain some understanding of what it takes now that you have root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086338
There is another way also where you stop using internal storage altogether and use an external by editing the ramdisk but it has some limitations as well.
This was awesome i have the same star wars edition and everything works well i even made a backup which i can post and i used the 3.0.1.3 kernel backup to restore the tablet and it still worked