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HOW-TO Root the Slide
(MAC OSX FLAVORED) KAPOWWW!!!!
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Android SDK on Mac
STEP 1.
Download Android SDK from here.
STEP 2.
Unzip it. Place the folder it creates in your Documents folder and rename it AndroidSDK or SDK. (Something Easy)
SUCCESS!!! Android SDK Installed… //WTF!!??!!
STEP 3.
Download This Package > Slide Root.zip
Place the Contents of "Slide Root.zip" into your Android SDK Tools folder.
(These five files need to be placed DIRECTLY into the AndroidSDK/tools/ folder)
STEP 4.
RENAME Loop.bat to Loop.sh, then right click, open with TEXTEDIT.
Delete it’s contents and replace it with
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
adb devices
done
Save and Close the File.
STEP 5.
On your Slide, GO TO Settings > Application > Development and turn on USB Debugging.
This should save you headaches.
NOW… Power Off the Slide
STEP 6.
OPEN Terminal
(APPLE + SPACE and type Terminal, press enter.)
Now, CD to the SDK/Tools Directory.
It should be where we left it.
/Users/YOURUSERNAME/Documents/AndroidSDK/tools/
Terminal SHOULD open with it already in your USERNAME
Type cd Documents/AndroidSDK/tools/
STEP 7.
Power On the Slide into the Bootloader by Holding Down ( Volume Down + Power Button )
STEP 8.
NOW run your loop file (the one we made earlier)
The Terminal should be all queued up to the Tools folder.
Type in ./loop.sh
(The Terminal should be blowing up with List of Devices Attached over and over)
STEP 9.
Once your loop is running, select Recovery from the bootloader menu.
(Volume UP & DOWN to change selection and POWER to Select)
STEP 10.
When recovery loads, you should Have an Offline Device.
The Slide’s screen will have a picture of a Phone and RED triangle around a !
(Don’t freak out, this is a good thing.)
Hit Ctrl + C to stop your script & see.
If this doesn't happen, Power Off and try again from STEP 7.
STEP 11.
Un-plug your USB cable from your Slide & Plug it back in for it to Detect ADB Correctly!!!
IMPORTANTE!!!
At this point you can adb devices to see if it detects your device and that it is in recovery mode.
Type into Terminal ./adb devices
If it says recovery you are golden and move onto STEP 12 to kick the habit.
If not, rinse and repeat from STEP 7.
STEP 12.
Select Update.zip from the menu. (This will fail, but we already know that! Select it anyway).
STEP 13.
Type into Terminal
./adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip
STEP 14.
Type into Terminal
./adb push slideroot.zip /sdcard
STEP 15.
MUY IMPORTANTE!!!
Have this Command ready in your Terminal before applying update.zip again!!
./adb push update.zip /sdcard
STEP 16.
On your Slide, Hit run update.zip
As soon as you see A Little Bar appear behind the text
Push ENTER to execute the Terminal command
(./adb push update.zip /sdcard )
STEP 17.
If successful, you should see Clockwork Recovery.
If unsuccessful, repeat steps 13-16.
STEP 18.
In Clockworkmod Recovery,
Go to the Partitions menu and Mount System
(It should be at the top and the only one not mounted.)
STEP 19.
Go one level back & select install any zip from sdcard.
Select slideroot.zip & apply update from zip
(This will finish the Root process).
STEP 20.
Reboot your phone & wait for it to load completely.
To confirm that your slide is connected as a device use the command ./adb devices
If this works, you will see it as a device. Your prompt will say something like:
$ ./adb devices
List of devices attached
HT05YUP12710 device
STEP 21.
./adb install Superuser.apk
(If it says it cannot locate directories, make sure you can find your device
using ./adb devices… If things still don't work, my best advice is to start over)
STEP 22.
After Superuser is installed try to use adb to shell to your device.
Type in Terminal
./adb shell
you will get a $
Then type su
On the Slide, Superuser should pop-up asking if you give permission, do so.
In Terminal, your $ should turn into a #. If so, you have root. WOOT!!!
Original SHOUT OUTS!!!
Special Thanks to:
Paul O'Brien:
Koushik K. Dutta:
&
The Guys using the Incredible OTA Spoofing Method
&
ChiefzReloaded for Huge amount of Suggestion & Brain Storming.
But most of all, you should thank eugene373 for rooting the slide and not sleeping for two days.
His original post is here.
sk8rbebop said:
STEP 14.
Type into Terminal
./adb push slideroot.zip
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should it not be:
./adb push slideroot.zip /sdcard
Also...
sk8rbebop said:
STEP 15.
VERY IMPORTANTE!!!
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Should be:
MUY IMPORTANTE!!!
I don't understand the need for a separate post when the only difference between osx and windows is that osx uses a shell script and windows a batch file and osx is discussed in the post about rooting.
nerdcorerising said:
I don't understand the need for a separate post when the only difference between osx and windows is that osx uses a shell script and windows a batch file and osx is discussed in the post about rooting.
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Five different people asked for it so they got it.
Thanks!
Thanks a bunch for the tutorial! We really do appreciate it. I just had a couple questions about 2 of the steps.
STEP 6.
OPEN Terminal
(APPLE + SPACE and type Terminal, press enter.)
Now, CD to the SDK/Tools Directory.
It should be where we left it.
/Users/YOURUSERNAME/Documents/AndroidSDK/tools/
Terminal SHOULD open with it already in your USERNAME
Type cd Documents/AndroidSDK/tools/
I got lost where it says "Now, CD to the SDK/Tools Directory." I do not really know what the CD means and what I should be typing into Terminal?
Also should my phone already be plugged in to my Mac?
Please let me know and thanks!
Thanks a bunch for this tutorial. I am about to try to ROOT, it should go over smoothly. Now from the ROOT what else have you guys been doing to you're Slide? I know Cyanogen has not said much, that is who I used for my myTouch 3G and my G1.
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I flashed the Eng Build, then SlideMEROOT2 and then the new radio (you need this). Just follow the how-to's already posted, but remember to type ./ before the commands in Terminal.
Ex. ./adb devices Instead of adb devices.
There were a couple people who were trying to keep their original stock rom, but slidemeroot2 is basically the original rom. Plus, someone posted the original stock backup, so flash away.
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this is wrong
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
adb devices
done
it should be
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
./adb devices
done
shadowleo85 said:
this is wrong
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
adb devices
done
it should be
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
./adb devices
done
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It's no more "wrong" than your code...
The first assumes that you've configured your shell to link the "adb" command to the adb "app" in the sdk/tools directory. Your code assumes that you will be activating the script while "within" that very directory.
The code, IMHO, should read:
Code:
...
[PATH TO SDK/TOOLS/]adb devices
...
And the OS X user should be instructed to insert their own path.
HebrewToYou said:
It's no more "wrong" than your code...
The first assumes that you've configured your shell to link the "adb" command to the adb "app" in the sdk/tools directory. Your code assumes that you will be activating the script while "within" that very directory.
The code, IMHO, should read:
Code:
...
[PATH TO SDK/TOOLS/]adb devices
...
And the OS X user should be instructed to insert their own path.
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WRONG the code running in the shell is to continuously run adb devices... which to do so correctly would have to be implemented with ./ in front to run correctly on a mac... dont try to correct what is right i will school u
and seeing as he clearly instructs u to place those apps within the tools folder and "cd" to it... means that the user should have those commands ready at hand which is included in the folder...
shadowleo85 said:
this is wrong
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
adb devices
done
it should be
#!/bin/bash
while [ 1 ]
do
./adb devices
done
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Ur right.. that is the right way..
also for those of u having problems with the loop step where it never sticks... try a different memory card... i was having problems with the stock card... so i tried a different card and it worked perfectly... with no problems
shadowleo85 said:
and seeing as he clearly instructs u to place those apps within the tools folder and "cd" to it... means that the user should have those commands ready at hand which is included in the folder...
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LOL. Okay, tough guy.
The fact is that the active directory in your terminal is irrelevant to the actual rooting process. If you want to argue about it, have at it. I really don't care.
Yes, in terminal you must type ./adb devices, but within the .sh you can just issue adb devices and it works just fine. It is because you are issuing a command from within a script and OS X understands you better when you use them.
As for the memory card trick everyone is perpetuating, tis but a superstition and whatever floats your boat, while you attempt to get adb to stick. When I rooted mine, it took five to ten tries. Rooting my girlfriend's, on the other hand, took nearly 15-20 min for it to catch.
sk8rbebop said:
Yes, in terminal you must type ./adb devices, but within the .sh you can just issue adb devices and it works just fine. It is because you are issuing a command from within a script and OS X understands you better when you use them.
As for the memory card trick everyone is perpetuating, tis but a superstition and whatever floats your boat, while you attempt to get adb to stick. When I rooted mine, it took five to ten tries. Rooting my girlfriend's, on the other hand, took nearly 15-20 min for it to catch.
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within the shell command command it has to be ./adb devices or it fails at command line 4 which is the problem i was having until i changed it in the shell and it worked... along with a few others...
and as far as the memory card thats the issue... i tried 5 different memory cards one always worked the others never stuck... it may have something to do with the way the memory card is coded... my 16gb mem card out my hd2 is the only one that worked... not really a superstition
shadowleo85 said:
within the shell command command it has to be ./adb devices or it fails at command line 4 which is the problem i was having until i changed it in the shell and it worked... along with a few others...
and as far as the memory card thats the issue... i tried 5 different memory cards one always worked the others never stuck... it may have something to do with the way the memory card is coded... my 16gb mem card out my hd2 is the only one that worked... not really a superstition
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The memory card has nothing to do with the rooting process whatsoever. With that said, a lot of the memory cards shipping with the slides are misformated. The first thing I did was backup my card, swap it out with a class 10 16 GB card and set up a 1GB ext4 partition. Then I copied the files back to the FAT partition and all was well.
HebrewToYou said:
The memory card has nothing to do with the rooting process whatsoever. With that said, a lot of the memory cards shipping with the slides are misformated. The first thing I did was backup my card, swap it out with a class 10 16 GB card and set up a 1GB ext4 partition. Then I copied the files back to the FAT partition and all was well.
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yet with all the cards i tested which are formatted correctly and running perfectly on all my devices... and even tried useing my class 6 8gig with is partitioned for my og mytouch didnt work... dude stop trying to correct me i got this... worry bout ya own lil world
shadowleo85 said:
yet with all the cards i tested which are formatted correctly and running perfectly on all my devices... and even tried useing my class 6 8gig with is partitioned for my og mytouch didnt work... dude stop trying to correct me i got this... worry bout ya own lil world
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Oy vey. Seriously? The rooting process is a hit or miss operation. Your sdcard doesn't even come into play for a second. You could probably remove the darn thing and be successful.
Please, for heaven's sake, just listen to sk8rbebop, myself or any of the numerous other people saying in no uncertain terms that the sdcard issue is a myth. Don't perpetuate something that is entirely unrooted in reality.
Sheesh...
HebrewToYou said:
Oy vey. Seriously? The rooting process is a hit or miss operation. Your sdcard doesn't even come into play for a second. You could probably remove the darn thing and be successful.
Please, for heaven's sake, just listen to sk8rbebop, myself or any of the numerous other people saying in no uncertain terms that the sdcard issue is a myth. Don't perpetuate something that is entirely unrooted in reality.
Sheesh...
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how can it be unrooted in reality when in reality it works and im proving that... its mighty funny that it doesnt stick unless this specific memory card is in my device... and u stating that it doesnt come into play is wrong... when u load ur phone into bootloader it does check ur "memory card" for an nbh image which is where i believe the problem lies... it accesses ur memory card just like the og mytouch did to locate a gold card... dont argue with me when it is just another work around that just may work seeing as IM PROVING THAT IT DOES INDEED WORK
shadowleo85 said:
how can it be unrooted in reality when in reality it works and im proving that... its mighty funny that it doesnt stick unless this specific memory card is in my device... and u stating that it doesnt come into play is wrong... when u load ur phone into bootloader it does check ur "memory card" for an nbh image which is where i believe the problem lies... it accesses ur memory card just like the og mytouch did to locate a gold card... dont argue with me when it is just another work around that just may work seeing as IM PROVING THAT IT DOES INDEED WORK
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Oy vey. Fine, believe what you want. What's *actually* helping you root the device is sticking gum on your nose, turning your baseball cap backwards, rubbing your lucky rabbit foot and reciting the pledge of allegiance. You just haven't realized it yet.
Stay crunchy.
HebrewToYou said:
Oy vey. Fine, believe what you want. What's *actually* helping you root the device is sticking gum on your nose, turning your baseball cap backwards, rubbing your lucky rabbit foot and reciting the pledge of allegiance. You just haven't realized it yet.
Stay crunchy.
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dude wtf is ur problem... if it can possibly help someone whose having the issue y r u having such an issue with it
Making Rooting easier for people, I present to you
Ultimate Noob Rooter
I have built this following the rooting techniques from the following places:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754020
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=TMobile_myTouch_Slide:_Full_Update_Guide
By using this method, you agree that you take full responsabily of any actions or concequences
that might happen to you or your phone. Once again, I will not be responsible for anything.
STEPS
Make sure your phone is connected to your PC, if it asks to install drivers just click yes..
1) Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/M6guyMH
2) Extract the .zip folder named "RootMEnow.zip" anywhere on your computer
3) Open cmd.exe and drag it from the *bottom right corner* to make cmd full screen. (Must be full screen!).
4) on cmd type: root.bat
5) read and follow what it says
6) you're done
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Some people might get errors saying "missing .dll"
Simply copy the .dll files and place them in this 2 places in your computer
C:\windows\system
C:\window\system32
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Credits go to..
cdsbj6508 (For alllll the testing)
Cyanogen, nbetcher (for the rooting methods)
and me, Xologist
I'm a total noob and this way of rooting my slide was easy and worked GREAT!!!! Thank you Xologist you ROCK!!
Thanks-
One thing you may want to add: users have to cd to the directory that they extract the RootmeNOW.zip in, e.g., if you extracted it into the documents folder, you'd have to open cmd, and type
cd C:\users\usernamehere\documents\rootmenow
and then the commands. Some SUPERnoobs don't know to cd to be able to run a batch file.
MusicMan374 said:
One thing you may want to add: users have to cd to the directory that they extract the RootmeNOW.zip in, e.g., if you extracted it into the documents folder, you'd have to open cmd, and type
cd C:\users\usernamehere\documents\rootmenow
and then the commands. Some SUPERnoobs don't know to cd to be able to run a batch file.
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Normally that would be true.. but since I put CMD.exe in that folder, cmd starts at the path of the folder
xologist said:
Normally that would be true.. but since I put CMD.exe in that folder, cmd starts at the path of the folder
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Wait.. what?? You are distributing cmd.exe?
I think that MS is not going to be cool with that....
I didn't download the file, so if I've misunderstood then you have my apologies.
JTB
JTownBrewer said:
Wait.. what?? You are distributing cmd.exe?
I think that MS is not going to be cool with that....
I didn't download the file, so if I've misunderstood then you have my apologies.
JTB
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What's wrong with sending cmd.exe ?
that's like me sending you a text.txt document.. everyone has it on windows either way..
xologist said:
What's wrong with sending cmd.exe ?
that's like me sending you a text.txt document.. everyone has it on windows either way..
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xologist: I appreciate that you have been trying to consolidate information in the MT3GS forums lately and make things a bit more noob friendly, but this comment just blows my mind.
It is in no way like sending a text.txt document. Not sure how you can even make that leap .
Cmd.exe is a proprietary program written by MS and governed by the license under which you have acquired Windows. One of the chief points in that license is that you are not allowed to redistribute, in whole or in part, Windows. Cmd.exe is quite clearly a part of Windows and not allowed to be distributed.
On the other hand, if I were to create a file called Test.txt, I would presumably put some text in there. That is a file I would have created and is therefor mine to do with what I please, as I would be the creator of the work..
You really MUST remove cmd.exe from your download. Not trying to be difficult, just want the forums here to stay legal
JTownBrewer said:
xologist: I appreciate that you have been trying to consolidate information in the MT3GS forums lately and make things a bit more noob friendly, but this comment just blows my mind.
It is in no way like sending a text.txt document. Not sure how you can even make that leap .
Cmd.exe is a proprietary program written by MS and governed by the license under which you have acquired Windows. One of the chief points in that license is that you are not allowed to redistribute, in whole or in part, Windows. Cmd.exe is quite clearly a part of Windows and not allowed to be distributed.
On the other hand, if I were to create a file called Test.txt, I would presumably put some text in there. That is a file I would have created and is therefor mine to do with what I please, as I would be the creator of the work..
You really MUST remove cmd.exe from your download. Not trying to be difficult, just want the forums here to stay legal
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alright fine.
Ill fix that.. geez, you guys just try to find errors everywhere
xologist said:
alright fine.
Ill fix that.. geez, you guys just try to find errors everywhere
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Lol. Like I said I appreciate what you're trying to do! Just (trying) to keep it from getting removed...
JTB
stupid question, i know...
however, how easy is it to unroot the device and return to tmo software?
JTownBrewer said:
Lol. Like I said I appreciate what you're trying to do! Just (trying) to keep it from getting removed...
JTB
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Youre right. Its cool to make things easy for people, but legality is a must. Plus it wouldnt kill noobs to learn how to mount a directory (personally dont think its rocket science)
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During the progress bar, I get message that saysnno image, and wrong image. After the progress bar is done, I get this on my screen. Main version is older. Update Fail! Do you want to reboot the device? <vol up> Yes, <vol down> No. Finally I get E: failed to verify whole-file signature. E: verification failed Installation aborted.
There are two threads devoted to unrooting your phone. Please search.
The easiest away to make it "noob proof" would be to make a batch file (.bat) to cd to the directory and execute the commands for the user instead of including command prompt.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
good i hope this help the noobs
nikol4s said:
The easiest away to make it "noob proof" would be to make a batch file (.bat) to cd to the directory and execute the commands for the user instead of including command prompt.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
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Doesn't work.
When cmd returns the # (pound sign), the .bat doesn't know what to keep doing.
Not only that, but if someone downloads it to their user folder, there MIGHT be a windows variable for the user directory similar to ~ in linux, but not sure. So you might not be able to do that. Even so, if someone downloaded it to the wrong location after only scanning directions, it would break the whole process and they'd come here whining "HERP FAIL DEV DIS BROKEN HERE HOW2ROOT DERPPPPPPPP".
It'd be all bad, is what I'm trying to say here, lol.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide
Or just include a shortcut to cmd using the %SYSTEM variable with a target location of current directory
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danaff37 said:
Or just include a shortcut to cmd using the %SYSTEM variable with a target location of current directory
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Guys, calm down.. everything has been fixed..
really didn't think it was possible to screw this up...
but i guess, where there's a will, there's a way.
tried going through instructions. kept getting a lot of errors from cmd, but the commands kept going.
booted back into white screen with writing, and nothing happened.
4. The device will show a progress bar (can take time), ABSOLUTELY DO NOT POWER DOWN WHILE IT'S STILL FLASHING!!!
that step does not happen, nor any of the ones after it. not correctly, anyway.
what am I missing here?
Hi, I was wanting to root my legend 2.2 froyo. I came across a simple guide:
[Guide] Hboot 1.0.1 root, made easy
The guide was easy to understand but on one of the steps, it stated
open crackin.bat (your phone will reboot 5 times)
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I opened it but it doesn't work! My phone doesn't reboot 5 times like what it was supposed to. Am I doing something wrong? Any helps appreciated. Tks!
EDIT: Ok I got it to work but the problem is it gives me an error code!
Code
error: more than one device and emulator
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and the phone only reboots twice.
After that, temproot the device, typed
adb shell
error: more than one device and emulator
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May I know what's the issue here? Sry new to this. Really appreciate any helps.
Maybe try unplugging all other usb-related stuff, mouse keyboard, etc.. so it can't confuse them as other devices?
ahhh, I had this issue when rooting, if you do a "adb devices" you might find you have 2 devices listed, in my case i had 1 "(my device serial) offline" and 2 "(my device serial) recovery"
you have to issue an adb command to kill the server, but I can't remember the command,
oh guess what the command is "adb kill-server" i think thats all you need?
Then it should work.
If not, then you might have to do a search for the exact problem your having, 100's if not 1000's have had simular problems one way or another, so your not alone and the solution should be out there, key word "search"
Ah! Tks for ur generous replies. I actually restarted my pc and then when I typed adb shell, it automaticallies kills the server by itself tks for ur help! Another thing is that when I make my goldcard using goldcard tool 0.07, everything was fine but when I checked my removable disk drive, it doesn't show anything except 3 folders (Android.secure, LOST.DIR and whatsapp) is it supposed to be like that?
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I have been able to get the update tool software to flash the kdz file and I over right the bin in the process.
The phone flashes fine. But, after flashing I still have no root at all. I'm following every step by step instruction.
dismantlehands said:
I'm so happy that the Lelus Root method works. But, not for me. I have no other machine to use this method on that does not run windows 8.
When I attempt to put the phone in Software update mode when trying to flash the kdz file, windows 8 crashes because of driver issues. Has anyone else had this issue? Or could maybe point me in the right direction into fixing this so i can obtain root for my L9? :highfive: Team work guys, team work. *self five*
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Works perfect on Windows 8. Mine too and one more user confirmed it before me.
Not even this, Since 5000+ years for hair growing medicine also, they always said "RESULTS MAY VARY" lolz
hey, listen! lol
cmahendra said:
Works perfect on Windows 8. Mine too and one more user confirmed it before me.
Not even this, Since 5000+ years for hair growing medicine also, they always said "RESULTS MAY VARY" lolz
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Just sent you a pm asking about this issue. Sorry for not having any patience.
since that is the case, im even more confused now than ever.
I have tried uninstalling drivers and everything, still crashes. Fresh install is not an option seeing I have no way to backup my data.
dismantlehands said:
Just sent you a pm asking about this issue. Sorry for not having any patience.
since that is the case, im even more confused now than ever.
I have tried uninstalling drivers and everything, still crashes. Fresh install is not an option seeing I have no way to backup my data.
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Not sure the situation of your window 8 and no one can help you without proper details, but my friend, in my humble opinion your title "[Q] Lelus root method crashes windows 8" is sort of misleading and may be scaring people from using Lelus method. It sounds like you are telling people that "Lelus root method crashes windows 8, so dont use it."
Make it "[Q] Please help! Why Lelus root method is not working on my windows 8?" to be more precise.
Are sure your clicking the network test flash button? Do not click the start button right under the kdz browser folder thing. There should be a button on the lower right hand. Also run the prgram in compatibility as administrator.
Virusbetax said:
Are sure your clicking the network test flash button? Do not click the start button right under the kdz browser folder thing. There should be a button on the lower right hand. Also run the program in compatibility as administrator.
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+1 good point. You are talking about this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38914794&postcount=117
Virusbetax said:
Are sure your clicking the network test flash button? Do not click the start button right under the kdz browser folder thing. There should be a button on the lower right hand. Also run the prgram in compatibility as administrator.
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My laptop crashes right after it tries to detect the L9 running in SW mode. So, I do not even get as far as the program it self.
I appreciate the input Virusbetax.
dismantlehands said:
My laptop crashes right after it tries to detect the L9 running in SW mode. So, I do not even get as far as the program it self.
I appreciate the input Virusbetax.
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my win8 laptop has a few runtime errors during the flashing process itself, and I have to reboot afterwards, but never something as bad as this. you may be experiencing other problems not related to this phone.
may not be the BEST solution but you could always download tinyXP and virutalbox and try everything in a virtual machine..........
Yea there also virtual xp you can use. I believe is from windows website. Try with cousins or friends computer? Maybe theres will work.
Re: [Q] Lelus root method crashes windows 8
Have you tried other cables? Have you used the other usb ports on your system? Have you checked device manager on your laptop to see if there are other devices with errors? Have you gone to your manufactures Web site to see if there are new drivers or an updated bios?
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psychoace said:
Have you tried other cables? Have you used the other usb ports on your system? Have you checked device manager on your laptop to see if there are other devices with errors? Have you gone to your manufactures Web site to see if there are new drivers or an updated bios?
Sent from my LG-P769 using xda premium
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Switching it from the usb 3.0 port to the 2.0 port worked. I successfully got the phone in s/w mode to run with the software update tool. After the tool finishes my phone reboots. Still no root..... I am following every step....
Its all Security and Compatibility issue. Yesterday, I have done some changes in my Root Guide.
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2) Download Root_and_Flash_Guide_byCMahendra(date).zip file (attached with this post) and extract in your C-Drive.
Now you will get three folders named "C:\RootLelus" and "C:\RootFlash" and "C:\shttps"
If these folders need any permissions you should provide in folder security section by adding user "everyone" or "<yourname>" and give full access. (example video) This is Optional and should be done if you have permission errors while flashing. Do it for all three folders.
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Also run EXE files with WindowsXP compatibility mode and Run As Administrator, if any trouble. In fact I never did this. Just a suggested workaround.
STILL NOTHING IS GUARANTEED AND MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU.
Do some trial and error and you tell us.:good:
cmahendra said:
Its all Security and Compatibility issue. Yesterday, I have done some changes in my Root Guide.
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2) Download Root_and_Flash_Guide_byCMahendra(date).zip file (attached with this post) and extract in your C-Drive.
Now you will get three folders named "C:\RootLelus" and "C:\RootFlash" and "C:\shttps"
If these folders need any permissions you should provide in folder security section by adding user "everyone" or "<yourname>" and give full access. (example video) This is Optional and should be done if you have permission errors while flashing. Do it for all three folders.
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Also run EXE files with WindowsXP compatibility mode and Run As Administrator, if any trouble. In fact I never did this. Just a suggested workaround.
STILL NOTHING IS GUARANTEED AND MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU.
Do some trial and error and you tell us.:good:
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The 7th try i had to run every single exe in administrator mode. So, for me. His updated method did indeed work for me. Thanks dude.
dismantlehands said:
The 7th try i had to run every single exe in administrator mode. So, for me. His updated method did indeed work for me. Thanks dude.
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Glad it helped.
How to for n00bs:
Beaups Moonshine S-OFF for the Droid DNA
(Note: This guide will assume that you are complete noob with android and linux, BUT that you are not too dense to google basic things and infer basic differences between PC setups)
YOU WILL NEED:
1 Laptop or Desktop with internet access
1 32bit Linux (Ubuntu or Mint preferred, Mint to be used in this guide) liveUSB or liveCD (liveCD preferred, and what will be covered in this guide)
1 Stock Droid DNA with the 2.06 firmware update (2.04 is reported to work, but more success seems to be had with the updated firmware) WITH AT LEAST 80% BATTERY LIFE
1 Factory HTC/Droid micro-usb (Or any cable you know will work with ADB)
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Prepping your computer:
1: Burn a liveCD of your linux distro of choice. Mint is my choice due to having great out of the box compatibility with hardware.
2: Insert liveCD into your PC, turn it on (or reboot), and enter boot menu (typically esc, f8, or f12 pressed during start up) and select “Boot from CD Drive”.
3: Allow liveCD to boot, it may take some time depending on the speed of your hardware. This is good time to prepare your phone for shining.
Prepping your phone:
1: Update to the 2.06 firmware update, if you have not already. If you cannot OTA, you can find guides to flash said firmware update elsewhere on XDA
a: If you are unsure what firmware you are on, go to “Settings”, “About”, and “Software Information” and it will have your firmware listed.
2: Disable any sort of screen lock. Image lock, facelock, pin lock, doesn't matter, it MUST BE DISABLED FOR THIS TO WORK
3: Disable “Fastboot”. “Settings”, “Battery”, UNCHECK “Fastboot”
4: Enable USB Debugging. “Settings”, “Developer Options”, “USB Debugging”
5: Boot into fastboot (turn off phone, reboot holding down POWER button and VOLUME DOWN button simultaneously). Select “Factory reset”. Allow phone to reset and reboot. Go back into settings, repeat sets 2 and 3 if necessary.
Downloading, unpacking, and excecuting moonshine.
1: On your live linux session, that is connected to the internet, go to www.moonshine.io
2: READ EVERYTHING
3: READ EVERYTHING AGAIN
4: Download the .tgz file relevant to your device (for most of us this will be the Verizon DNA file “moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz”
5: Go to the folder your .tgz was just downloaded to. This should be your “downloads directory”
6: Right click anywhere in your download directory and select “Open in Terminal”
7: Extract the moonshine .tgz by typing out the following command into terminal “tar -zxf moonshine_<device>_<version>.tgz” For the Verizon DNA this will be “tar -zxf moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz”
Your download directory should look like this when done
(Unfortunately, after this, the iPhone I was using to take pictures died, so there are no more pictures after this, but everything is very straightforward)
At this time plug your phone (which has been factory reset, rebooted, and all things listed in the “phone prep section” have been double checked) into your PC via your HTC/Android USB cable.
8: Execute the “Distiller” by typing the following command into terminal “sudo ./distiller”
9: Agree to the onscreen prompts, sit back, relax, DO NOT F**K WITH YOUR PHONE, and let the shine do its magic. This should take five to fifteen minutes and your phone will reboot several times.
10: Enjoy S-OFF and root.
ALL CREDIT GOES TO BEAUPS AND THE MOONSHINE DEV TEAM, this is simply a shoddy step by step guide by a n00b for n00bs to (hopefully) get more comfortable with the idea. This may be reproduced, altered, or edited in anyway as long as credit is given to me (DWC2134) for the original text and pictures and to the DEVS who brought us this awesome utility. In fact, PLEASE edit, improve, and revise this as you see fit for use by new android and linux users. Any changes suggested in this thread will be taken into account and incorporated into the OP.
Toubleshooting:
1: If you are experiencing the "temproot failed" problem, first try a hard reboot, then a factory reset + hard reboot if the reboot alone does not solve the problem.
2: There is some chatter of questionable validity that VZW is trying to push an update to stop SOFF. If you are having trouble, turn off your radios and/or put your phone in airplane mode while attempting moonshine. While most, myself included, doubt the validity of this claim it is better safe then sorry.
Beaups original moonshine thread
Moderators, if this is in the wrong section, or out of line, etc etc, please move, edit, delete, or do as needed.
Does it have to be the 32 bit version? If so I just have to redo my live usb.
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DaPitt84 said:
Does it have to be the 32 bit version? If so I just have to redo my live usb.
sent from my droid DNA with xda premium
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Yes or the exploit will give an error saying there aren't enough 32 bit libraries. I tried on a 64 bit and got that error. I re did my live cd to use 32 bit ran the exploit and it worked flawlessly.
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Nice howto I did the s-off yesterday worked great. I'm on windows 7 64 bit and installed 32 bit mint.
For people doing this like op said install and use 32 bit just easier and if you're on a 64 bit system doesn't matter 32 bit installs fine.
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Very nice "How To' for us Windows PC peeps dwc2134...thank you.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer:
1) I haven't seen any other procedure where "Factory Reset" is called upon. Is there a specific reason?
2) I have a burned image of "Ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso" on USB Stick that runs v/smoothly on my laptop w/Vista Ultimate, but I can't seem to get to terminal screen. I do however see all of the Moonshine flies in download folder when in Ubuntu and "moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz"
Please forgive the noobish Q's
Thx in advance
First of all, thank you dwc2134 for providing this guide! I am very new to this scene (Android rooting) and this guide helps out TREMENDOUSLY since I have no knowledge about terminal/command prompts.
However, after re-reading this guide and the instructions at moonshine.io, I have some questions in my head that are preventing me from going further (If anyone here can answer any of my questions, it would be most appreciated!)
1. At the Instructions page on moonshine.io, Step 8 says "Use the matchingStockRUU..", I have no idea what this, is this something I should worry about? I have not modified my Droid DNA in anyway whatsoever ever since I got the device. I only did the 2 OTA updates (2.04 and 2.06) and that's it.
2. In this guide (dwc2134's) on Step 8 where it says to execute the "Distiller", do I type it into the same terminal window I extracted the Moonshine.tgz file?
3. Once the whole process finishes, and I go back to the fastboot screen to see the glorious text that reads: "S-Off", does this mean my phone is rooted and I can install apps like SetCPU off the bat? Or do I have to flash a custom ROM and if so, can anyone recommend a "tried-and-true" ROM?
Once again, if anyone can answer my queries, it would be very helpful. Thank you in advance!
dfa7 said:
Very nice "How To' for us Windows PC peeps dwc2134...thank you.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer:
1) I haven't seen any other procedure where "Factory Reset" is called upon. Is there a specific reason?
2) I have a burned image of "Ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso" on USB Stick that runs v/smoothly on my laptop w/Vista Ultimate, but I can't seem to get to terminal screen. I do however see all of the Moonshine flies in download folder when in Ubuntu and "moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz"
Please forgive the noobish Q's
Thx in advance
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OK, fingered it out. This may just be of some help to others here. ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso wouldn't get into "terminal" BUT, linuxmint-15-cinnamon-dvd-32bit.iso does.
Does anyone know if it absolutely necessary to "Factory Reset" DNA with this Mooshine S-OFF method?
dfa7 said:
Very nice "How To' for us Windows PC peeps dwc2134...thank you.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer:
1) I haven't seen any other procedure where "Factory Reset" is called upon. Is there a specific reason?
2) I have a burned image of "Ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso" on USB Stick that runs v/smoothly on my laptop w/Vista Ultimate, but I can't seem to get to terminal screen. I do however see all of the Moonshine flies in download folder when in Ubuntu and "moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz"
Please forgive the noobish Q's
Thx in advance
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1: While not ENTIRELY necessary for a successful moonshining, performing the factory reset and hard reboot seems to solve the "temproot failed" problem several users (myself included) have expierenced.
2: Mint is my go to, so it may be slightly different in ubuntu. You can also open terminal by pressing ctrl-alt-T or by going to your applications menu (or the search in the dash) and searching for "Terminal" and then inputting "cd ~/downloads". This will, for lack of better words, open your download directory in terminal so that the commands you input specifically look for, and effect, the files there. You may have to alter the "~/downloads" portion slightly to get you to the correct directory, but looking at the filepath on your computer it should be pretty obvious.
AndroM31 said:
First of all, thank you dwc2134 for providing this guide! I am very new to this scene (Android rooting) and this guide helps out TREMENDOUSLY since I have no knowledge about terminal/command prompts.
However, after re-reading this guide and the instructions at moonshine.io, I have some questions in my head that are preventing me from going further (If anyone here can answer any of my questions, it would be most appreciated!)
1. At the Instructions page on moonshine.io, Step 8 says "Use the matchingStockRUU..", I have no idea what this, is this something I should worry about? I have not modified my Droid DNA in anyway whatsoever ever since I got the device. I only did the 2 OTA updates (2.04 and 2.06) and that's it.
2. In this guide (dwc2134's) on Step 8 where it says to execute the "Distiller", do I type it into the same terminal window I extracted the Moonshine.tgz file?
3. Once the whole process finishes, and I go back to the fastboot screen to see the glorious text that reads: "S-Off", does this mean my phone is rooted and I can install apps like SetCPU off the bat? Or do I have to flash a custom ROM and if so, can anyone recommend a "tried-and-true" ROM?
Once again, if anyone can answer my queries, it would be very helpful. Thank you in advance!
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1: If you have not modified your phone in anyway, and have received the OTAs, then that is irrelevant to you.
2: Yes. Or in another terminal window opened in your "downloads" directory, though opening a second window seems kind of pointless.
3: Moonshine installs superuser to your device, so YES YOU CAN install custom apps like SetCPU right off the bat. I would recommend first installing a custom recovery (I am using CWMs new touch version) and making a nandroid backup before doing anything else, personally. I would also highly recommend installing a custom rom instead of putting in too much time with the stock sense rom. There are so many fantastic roms out for this phone, it would almost be a waste not to. A lot of folks swear by the ViperROM. I'm currently using it and love it.
dwc2134 said:
1: While not ENTIRELY necessary for a successful moonshining, performing the factory reset and hard reboot seems to solve the "temproot failed" problem several users (myself included) have expierenced.
2: Mint is my go to, so it may be slightly different in ubuntu. You can also open terminal by pressing ctrl-alt-T or by going to your applications menu (or the search in the dash) and searching for "Terminal" and then inputting "cd ~/downloads". This will, for lack of better words, open your download directory in terminal so that the commands you input specifically look for, and effect, the files there. You may have to alter the "~/downloads" portion slightly to get you to the correct directory, but looking at the filepath on your computer it should be pretty obvious
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Thanks for clarrification. I decided to Mint and all is perfect! Ubuntu was a challenge considering I'm not an Apple guy and Linux is greek to me. As for the "Factory Reset", I'll gamble only 'cause I'm configured to my liking and not in mood yet to spend a day getting everything back. Thx again!
All's well that ends well. If you end up having the temp root problem, try a hard reboot first and then a factory reset.
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dwc2134 said:
1: If you have not modified your phone in anyway, and have received the OTAs, then that is irrelevant to you.
2: Yes. Or in another terminal window opened in your "downloads" directory, though opening a second window seems kind of pointless.
3: Moonshine installs superuser to your device, so YES YOU CAN install custom apps like SetCPU right off the bat. I would recommend first installing a custom recovery (I am using CWMs new touch version) and making a nandroid backup before doing anything else, personally. I would also highly recommend installing a custom rom instead of putting in too much time with the stock sense rom. There are so many fantastic roms out for this phone, it would almost be a waste not to. A lot of folks swear by the ViperROM. I'm currently using it and love it.
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Thank you so much for clearing away my doubts! Once I get the "S-Off" message, I'll look into your suggestions mentioned here.
dwc2134 said:
All's well that ends well. If you end up having the temp root problem, try a hard reboot first and then a factory reset.
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dwc2134 - thanks for your help, patience and interset with some of us and this project! It does seem easier than revone.
Where do I find the Linux file to put on usb? I don't have any blank cd's either...will it work from usb stick?
HellRayzer said:
Where do I find the Linux file to put on usb? I don't have any blank cd's either...will it work from usb stick?
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You can find the .iso image for any distro you want online. I prefer Linux Mint, though Ubuntu is another crowd favorite. You can make a bootable USB, but I find it easier to make and use liveCD/DVDs. A pack of burnable DVDs is $2.89 at CVS. Google is your friend for the rest of this, it is all VERY self explanatory and most distro sites put step by step instructions right on their website.
http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
http://www.linuxmint.com/documentation/user-guide/english_15.0.pdf
Error When Trying To Download - 'This file reached max downloads limit"
Followed the guide...booted from USB Ubuntu. No problems. Connected to moonshine.io, clicked next, next, but when I selected the DNA version, I get the error:
"This file reached max downloads limit"
...and no download.
Any ideas? I see another person has posted this in the developers section. Is there a link problem?
Thanks.
dwc2134 said:
You can find the .iso image for any distro you want online. I prefer Linux Mint, though Ubuntu is another crowd favorite. You can make a bootable USB, but I find it easier to make and use liveCD/DVDs. A pack of burnable DVDs is $2.89 at CVS. Google is your friend for the rest of this, it is all VERY self explanatory and most distro sites put step by step instructions right on their website.
http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
http://www.linuxmint.com/documentation/user-guide/english_15.0.pdf
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This is spot on. I did my first live cd related to rescuing crucial data on a government computer with a corrupt OS a few weeks ago. I googled "How to make a bootable live cd USB drive" and literally in five minutes I was booted into my Ubuntu distro.
One thing I did learn is with Ubuntu there's a lot of alternative distros on their main site with all the links. After not having the option to boot without making any changes I went to my google-found guide again and realized only ubuntu distros with "desktop" in the filename would give me the live boot option I needed for the task at hand.
One of those small details I overlooked, that was solved by a quick recheck with google.
EXCELLENT GUIDE, I'm really impressed.
Max download limit reached.
I am having the same issue it says that the maxium download limit has been reached.:crying:
I can't donate if I can't download!
FUBAR'd
UntamedDarkness said:
I am having the same issue it says that the maxium download limit has been reached.:crying:
I can't donate if I can't download!
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Link looks to be FUBAR'd. Maybe Verizon got pizzzed and did a bit of hacking themselves...
Several people now reporting the issues in multiple threads. I just rechecked...same error.
Out of curiosity, are you using Verizon Mobile Hotspot on your phone to connect to the internet via computer? I am.
CharliesTheMan said:
This is spot on. I did my first live cd related to rescuing crucial data on a government computer with a corrupt OS a few weeks ago. I googled "How to make a bootable live cd USB drive" and literally in five minutes I was booted into my Ubuntu distro.
One thing I did learn is with Ubuntu there's a lot of alternative distros on their main site with all the links. After not having the option to boot without making any changes I went to my google-found guide again and realized only ubuntu distros with "desktop" in the filename would give me the live boot option I needed for the task at hand.
One of those small details I overlooked, that was solved by a quick recheck with google.
EXCELLENT GUIDE, I'm really impressed.
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Yep, google has most any answer you could ever need if you search enough. The only reason I promote liveCDs over liveUSBs is that I think they are a touch easier to make and use. For some reason I have always had a hard time getting liveUSBs to work.
Thank you! I'm really glad it seems to have helped some folks out!
UntamedDarkness said:
I am having the same issue it says that the maxium download limit has been reached.:crying:
I can't donate if I can't download!
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ejohanss said:
Link looks to be FUBAR'd. Maybe Verizon got pizzzed and did a bit of hacking themselves...
Several people now reporting the issues in multiple threads. I just rechecked...same error.
Out of curiosity, are you using Verizon Mobile Hotspot on your phone to connect to the internet via computer? I am.
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I doubt it is Verizon, most likely a bandwidth issue or hosting service issue. Seems to be common with everyone trying to download moonshine right now. Sounds like there is trouble with the download limit counter. I knew I should have kept a backup copy of the .tgz
No, when I tether I use one of the free solutions. I got bumped off of unlimited, so I tend to use more wifi then phone data. You NEED an internet connection that is not reliant on your phone for this to work. Moonshine actively connects to the internet during the ./distiller program.
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Yep, google has most any answer you could ever need if you search enough. The only reason I promote liveCDs over liveUSBs is that I think they are a touch easier to make and use. For some reason I have always had a hard time getting liveUSBs to work.
Thank you! I'm really glad it seems to have helped some folks out!
I doubt it is Verizon, most likely a bandwidth issue or hosting service issue. Seems to be common with everyone trying to download moonshine right now. Hopefully beaups will be able to set up some new downloads or someone else will be willing to host the files for him. I knew I should have kept a backup copy of the .tgz
No, when I tether I use one of the free solutions. I got bumped off of unlimited, so I tend to use more wifi then phone data. You NEED an internet connection that is not reliant on your phone for this to work. Moonshine actively connects to the internet during the ./distiller program.
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I just checked it's a host download limit it's ABSOLUTELY not related to verizon.