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Hi,
Did a search and someone said they were able to root with thecubed method on Mac via Terminal, but I've had no luck so far. Are there any other options for us Mac users?
Thanks
BTW I did see some instructions but it only applies to Verizon. I have the international version D802.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
use virtual machine and use windows?
I haven't found any easy way to do it, other that running bootcamp and windows on the mac..
You can do it via adb just fine on osx (I'm on snow leopard). You can check which commands to run by opening the Windows script as a text document. It's easy to follow what's going on and has sections for each device
xdabbeb said:
You can do it via adb just fine on osx (I'm on snow leopard). You can check which commands to run by opening the Windows script as a text document. It's easy to follow what's going on and has sections for each device
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I opened root.bat as a text file but as far as how to input the commands I'm not sure what to do as it seems to differs from the video. Sorry I'm not that familiar working with Terminal.
If you could help out that would be great.
Thanks
xdabbeb said:
You can do it via adb just fine on osx (I'm on snow leopard). You can check which commands to run by opening the Windows script as a text document. It's easy to follow what's going on and has sections for each device
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Ahhhhh! You know Mavericks is free, right? UPGRADE THAT THING!
On another note... same issue w/ me. I ended up rooting it via my PC, but after that you can use Android File Transfer to manage files and load roms and stuff via OSX.
sell ur POS apple and get a pc...?
digitard said:
Ahhhhh! You know Mavericks is free, right? UPGRADE THAT THING!
On another note... same issue w/ me. I ended up rooting it via my PC, but after that you can use Android File Transfer to manage files and load roms and stuff via OSX.
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Ha! I haven't upgraded because I still feel snow leopard is the best. I don't like how they've integrated so much ios in the last two, and SL is lean/efficient.
If I have some time I'll write down the commands in a reply. Do you have adb already set up?
xdabbeb said:
Ha! I haven't upgraded because I still feel snow leopard is the best. I don't like how they've integrated so much ios in the last two, and SL is lean/efficient.
If I have some time I'll write down the commands in a reply. Do you have adb already set up?
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Yes already have adb set up. Thanks for this. Really appreciate it.
No problem. What version of the G2 do you have?
---------- Post added at 11:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:48 PM ----------
Ignore that, I just saw you mentioned the international version
OK, here you go:
1) Go here here and here and thank them both for their work...and read their disclaimers about breaking your phone. The same applies here.
2) Download the attached archive and extract the contents into whatever folder you want...for the purposes of this I'll assume you did so to a directory called ~/D802_OSXroot. If you chose a different directory, modify the steps below accordingly. The archive I attached only contains the appropriate file for the international (D802) LG G2, and I used Chainfire's SuperSU instead of the older ChainsDD su binary and apk. While you're at it, go here and thank him.
3) Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone in Settings>Developer Options
4) Connect your phone via usb cable. You'll get the popup asking what type of connection on your phone. Select Internet connection and then Ethernet when asked. You should see the debugging icon in the status bar of your phone
5) Open terminal on your mac
6) To verify that you are properly connected run the following command:
Code:
adb shell "ls -a /"
you should see the contents of the root of your phone...inlcuding a number of init files. If you do, proceed. If you don't, you have an adb/connection problem.
7) Execute the following in the terminal window to go to the directory where the archive has been extracted on your mac:
Code:
cd ~/D802_OSXroot
8) Execute the following to push the loki exploit file to your phone
Code:
adb push ./g2_security /sdcard/g2_security
9) Unplug your usb cable from the phone
10) On your phone go to Settings>Developer Options and disable USB Debugging
11) Re-enable USB Debugging
12) Plug in your USB cable (follow step 4)
13) Verify adb connectivity (follow step 6)
14) Go back to your terminal window, make sure you are still in the same directory with the files from the archive and execute the following commands in order:
Code:
adb shell "mount -o remount,rw /system"
Code:
adb push ./su /system/xbin/su
Code:
adb shell "chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su;chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su;sync;mount -o remount,ro /system"
Code:
adb install superuser.apk
15) Launch the SuperSU app on your phone. It will likely prompt you to update the su binary...let it do so and then reboot your phone. You should be rooted now.
Good luck!
xdabbeb said:
OK, here you go:
1) Go here here and here and thank them both for their work...and read their disclaimers about breaking your phone. The same applies here.
2) Download the attached archive and extract the contents into whatever folder you want...for the purposes of this I'll assume you did so to a directory called ~/D802_OSXroot. If you chose a different directory, modify the steps below accordingly. The archive I attached only contains the appropriate file for the international (D802) LG G2, and I used Chainfire's SuperSU instead of the older ChainsDD su binary and apk. While you're at it, go here and thank him.
3) Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone in Settings>Developer Options
4) Connect your phone via usb cable. You'll get the popup asking what type of connection on your phone. Select Internet connection and then Ethernet when asked. You should see the debugging icon in the status bar of your phone
5) Open terminal on your mac
6) To verify that you are properly connected run the following command:
Code:
adb shell "ls -a /"
you should see the contents of the root of your phone...inlcuding a number of init files. If you do, proceed. If you don't, you have an adb/connection problem.
7) Execute the following in the terminal window to go to the directory where the archive has been extracted on your mac:
Code:
cd ~/D802_OSXroot
8) Execute the following to push the loki exploit file to your phone
Code:
adb push ./g2_security /sdcard/g2_security
9) Unplug your usb cable from the phone
10) On your phone go to Settings>Developer Options and disable USB Debugging
11) Re-enable USB Debugging
12) Plug in your USB cable (follow step 4)
13) Verify adb connectivity (follow step 6)
14) Go back to your terminal window, make sure you are still in the same directory with the files from the archive and execute the following commands in order:
Code:
adb shell "mount -o remount,rw /system"
Code:
adb push ./su /system/xbin/su
Code:
adb shell "chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su;chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su;sync;mount -o remount,ro /system"
Code:
adb install superuser.apk
15) Launch the SuperSU app on your phone. It will likely prompt you to update the su binary...let it do so and then reboot your phone. You should be rooted now.
Good luck!
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Has anyone tried this method?
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xdabbeb said:
OK, here you go:
1) Go here here and here and thank them both for their work...and read their disclaimers about breaking your phone. The same applies here.
2) Download the attached archive and extract the contents into whatever folder you want...for the purposes of this I'll assume you did so to a directory called ~/D802_OSXroot. If you chose a different directory, modify the steps below accordingly. The archive I attached only contains the appropriate file for the international (D802) LG G2, and I used Chainfire's SuperSU instead of the older ChainsDD su binary and apk. While you're at it, go here and thank him.
3) Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone in Settings>Developer Options
4) Connect your phone via usb cable. You'll get the popup asking what type of connection on your phone. Select Internet connection and then Ethernet when asked. You should see the debugging icon in the status bar of your phone
5) Open terminal on your mac
6) To verify that you are properly connected run the following command:
Code:
adb shell "ls -a /"
you should see the contents of the root of your phone...inlcuding a number of init files. If you do, proceed. If you don't, you have an adb/connection problem.
7) Execute the following in the terminal window to go to the directory where the archive has been extracted on your mac:
Code:
cd ~/D802_OSXroot
8) Execute the following to push the loki exploit file to your phone
Code:
adb push ./g2_security /sdcard/g2_security
9) Unplug your usb cable from the phone
10) On your phone go to Settings>Developer Options and disable USB Debugging
11) Re-enable USB Debugging
12) Plug in your USB cable (follow step 4)
13) Verify adb connectivity (follow step 6)
14) Go back to your terminal window, make sure you are still in the same directory with the files from the archive and execute the following commands in order:
Code:
adb shell "mount -o remount,rw /system"
Code:
adb push ./su /system/xbin/su
Code:
adb shell "chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su;chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su;sync;mount -o remount,ro /system"
Code:
adb install superuser.apk
15) Launch the SuperSU app on your phone. It will likely prompt you to update the su binary...let it do so and then reboot your phone. You should be rooted now.
Good luck!
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Thanks for this. I'm having an issue at the first step. I have tested adb when I downloaded the SDK and if I direct the command ./adb devices to that specific folder it can read my phone, but just going into terminal and entering adb shell "ls -a /" al I get is -bash: adb: command not found
Also when I connect my phone to the mac I get options on the G2 but none are internet then ethernet. I get: Charge Phone, Media Sync, Tethering, LG Software, Send Images. The Mac does not ask me what connection I want.
ck37 said:
Thanks for this. I'm having an issue at the first step. I have tested adb when I downloaded the SDK and if I direct the command ./adb devices to that specific folder it can read my phone, but just going into terminal and entering adb shell "ls -a /" al I get is -bash: adb: command not found
Also when I connect my phone to the mac I get options on the G2 but none are internet then ethernet. I get: Charge Phone, Media Sync, Tethering, LG Software, Send Images. The Mac does not ask me what connection I want.
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It sounds like the first issue may just be due to you not having adb set up properly. If you execute "echo $PATH" in terminal and don't see the android/tools and android/platform-tools directories there, that's the problem. You can either set your path variable to include those directories or just edit the commands I listed accordingly.
The second issue may be due to a difference in the D802 rom vs the VS980. The important thing is that USB Debugging is enabled and that you can access your phone via adb. The 802 may not prompt you in the same way, but if you fix your adb setup the commands will work the same. The rooting method listed (which is the same as thecubed method) is predicated on that working properly.
xdabbeb said:
It sounds like the first issue may just be due to you not having adb set up properly. If you execute "echo $PATH" in terminal and don't see the android/tools and android/platform-tools directories there, that's the problem. You can either set your path variable to include those directories or just edit the commands I listed accordingly.
The second issue may be due to a difference in the D802 rom vs the VS980. The important thing is that USB Debugging is enabled and that you can access your phone via adb. The 802 may not prompt you in the same way, but if you fix your adb setup the commands will work the same. The rooting method listed (which is the same as thecubed method) is predicated on that working properly.
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I think I figured it out. What I did was transfer the ADB icon from my SDK folder into this one. From there I was able to get access to adb inside the D802 folder. I did have to enter the ./adb as opposed to adb though.
As for the LG I selected tethering as that seemed to be the option similar to the internet/ ethernet choice you mentioned.
All other commands worked accordingly.
Binaries updated for SuperUser as well. At this point how do I get into recovery to upload ROMS etc?
ck37 said:
I think I figured it out. What I did was transfer the ADB icon from my SDK folder into this one. From there I was able to get access to adb inside the D802 folder. I did have to enter the ./adb as opposed to adb though.
As for the LG I selected tethering as that seemed to be the option similar to the internet/ ethernet choice you mentioned.
All other commands worked accordingly.
Binaries updated for SuperUser as well. At this point how do I get into recovery to upload ROMS etc?
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What I did was installed flashify from the market. This app allows you to backup and then flash a new recovery. Make sure you dl the right one for your device!
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Hi guys..
I ve rooted my quattro by Kingo root methed.
and i installed chainfire 3D, while installing driver it says " IT MAY STOP REBOOTING YOUR DEVICE" but i tried..... :silly:
But now my mobile stopped rebooting... whenever i try to start the logo "samsung galaxy grand quattro" comes and still stands...:crying:
is it died?:silly:
hii
Yabee said:
Hi guys..
I ve rooted my quattro by Kingo root methed.
and i installed chainfire 3D, while installing driver it says " IT MAY STOP REBOOTING YOUR DEVICE" but i tried..... :silly:
But now my mobile stopped rebooting... whenever i try to start the logo "samsung galaxy grand quattro" comes and still stands...:crying:
is it died?:silly:
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Try flashing it using odin
CHAINFIRE 3D IS NOT TO BE USED ON JELLYBEAN WHY DON'T PEOPLE UNDERSTAND IT IS NOT FOR 4.0+?
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GOT SOLUTION ( Chainfire 3D softbrick on samsung)
Please follow this instruction carefully
After you follow this:
... Download ADB here: url
...1. extract the file you just download
...2. put it in C: (so you can access it easily)
...3. you can rename it (you can name it anything you want but we will use "Android-adb" in this tutorial)
...4. open SDK Manager.exe
...5. make sure that Android SDK tools, Android SDK Platform-tools, Android SDK Build-tools and Google USB Driver is installed
Then you follow this:
>reboot your phone in recovery mode (remember, ONLY IN RECOVERY MODE, DONT CONTINUE TO "APPLY UPDATE ADB", JUST STAY IN RECOVERY MODE)
>plug in your devices in USB,
>go to CMD (command prompt)
>type this: "cd c:\Android-adb\sdk\platform-tools" without quotes / quotemarks
>type "adb" without quotes / quotemarks
>type "adb shell" without quotes / quotemarks
>it will automatically type "[email protected]:/ $" so continue it with typing "su" after that, so it will be seen like: "[email protected]:/ $ su"
>it will automatically type for you again, "[email protected]: #" so continue it with typing "system/lib/cf3d_uninstal.sh" after that, so it will be seen like "[email protected]:/ # /system/lib/cf3d_uninstall.sh"
>ignoring all the fail and your device will rebooted and just fine
If you followed the instruction carefully, the CMD will seen like this
htt*p://s29.*postimg.*org/*tgq844hzb/*dev.*png
(delete all the "*"):victory::laugh:
Yabee said:
Please follow this instruction carefully
After you follow this:
... Download ADB here: url
...1. extract the file you just download
...2. put it in C: (so you can access it easily)
...3. you can rename it (you can name it anything you want but we will use "Android-adb" in this tutorial)
...4. open SDK Manager.exe
...5. make sure that Android SDK tools, Android SDK Platform-tools, Android SDK Build-tools and Google USB Driver is installed
Then you follow this:
>reboot your phone in recovery mode (remember, ONLY IN RECOVERY MODE, DONT CONTINUE TO "APPLY UPDATE ADB", JUST STAY IN RECOVERY MODE)
>plug in your devices in USB,
>go to CMD (command prompt)
>type this: "cd c:\Android-adb\sdk\platform-tools" without quotes / quotemarks
>type "adb" without quotes / quotemarks
>type "adb shell" without quotes / quotemarks
>it will automatically type "[email protected]:/ $" so continue it with typing "su" after that, so it will be seen like: "[email protected]:/ $ su"
>it will automatically type for you again, "[email protected]: #" so continue it with typing "system/lib/cf3d_uninstal.sh" after that, so it will be seen like "[email protected]:/ # /system/lib/cf3d_uninstall.sh"
>ignoring all the fail and your device will rebooted and just fine
If you followed the instruction carefully, the CMD will seen like this
htt*p://s29.*postimg.*org/*tgq844hzb/*dev.*png
(delete all the "*"):victory::laugh:
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Before you run the uninstall.sh script you may need to remount the /system partition in read/write mode with the following command. On my OneTouch 5020T the /system partition is in read-only mode.
This command will place it in read/write mode:
mount -oremount,rw /system
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Hello everyone,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100) with Cyanogenmod 11 (Snapshot M12) installed. Recently I dropped my phone and the screen was completely shattered. The display does not work, neither does the touch. However, the phone works fine as I can turn it on and connect it via USB to my computer and access the data on my internal memory. Although USB debugging is enabled on my phone, I am unable to do anything because the computer isn't authorised i.e. I cannot press "OK" on the authentication prompt that I would have otherwise normally seen on the screen (screenshot attached). Is there any way to bypass this prompt or a workaround for it? I basically need to get a Nandroid backup of my phone and then factory reset it.
P.S.: I tried to access my phone via a program called "Android Control" but apparently it is practically useless without the debugging privileges.
Thanks.
Solved!
This guide assumes that USB debugging was enabled on your device before you broke it. You can enable USB debugging via recovery using:
Code:
adb shell
echo "persist.service.adb.enable=1" >>/system/build.prop
echo "persist.service.debuggable=1" >>/system/build.prop
echo "persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage,adb" >>/system/build.prop"
reboot
After digging through various threads I finally managed to bypass the secure USB prompt on my Galaxy SII with a shattered screen.
For this method to work you need another device running Android 4.4.2 or above with USB debugging enabled and the same computer authorised from that device i.e. connect that device to your computer and press "OK" on the authorisation prompt that appears on screen for secure USB debugging. Let us call this device the "authorised device".
"adb_keys" is the file we need from the authorised device which is located in /data/misc/adb/
Normally you must be rooted to take the adb_keys file from the device using "Root explorer" or "ES File Explorer" but I will assume that the authorised device is unrooted. You don't need to root it. However, if your authorised device is rooted then simply copy the adb_keys file on your computer and jump directly to Step 5.
Steps:
Connect the authorised device to your computer using USB (debugging enabled) and open a command prompt with administrator privileges.
To get the "adb_keys" file, use this command:
adb pull /data/misc/adb/adb_keys <destination path>/adb_keys
For example:
adb pull /data/misc/adb/adb_keys c:/adb_keys
The above command will save the adb_keys file to the root of your C: drive. You can change the destination folder to your liking. Now the job of the authorised device is done. You can disconnect it and disable USB debugging.
Once you get a copy of adb_keys, reboot the phone with the broken screen into recovery.
Now connect the broken phone to the computer using USB.
We need to copy the adb_keys file to the broken device. Use the command below:
adb push <file location> /data/misc/adb
For example:
adb push c:/adb_keys /data/misc/adb
After the file is copied, reboot your device using "adb reboot" and voila! You can now use adb shell.
Special thanks to torankusu for this post which helped me compile this guide.
Check out this thread by k.janku1 if you want to have full control over your device even with a broken screen (requires Java Runtime Environment and Visual C++ redistributable). This tool lets you use your device through your Windows PC even if your touchscreen doesn't work or you can't see anything.
P.S.: My broken device was a Samsung Galaxy SII running Cyanogenmod 11 (M12) and my authorised device was an unrooted Moto G running stock ROM.
Thanks man.
I'm (noob) trying to follow the guide which exactly fits my situation.
Status : Broken SGS7 screen with USB debugging enabled but cannot accept the computer
SGS4 backup phone where i extracted the adb_key
both are not rooted and running stock OS
Unfortunately i get stuck between step 6/7... When i reboot to recovery mode the windows does not recognize neither of the phones when conneted to USB. Therefore i cannot run the ADB command and copy the key on my broken phone (SGS7).
i can choose the "aply update From ADB" and then the computer recognizes the phone and i can find it in ADB devices "sideload" but here i cannot use the command "adb push....."
Ii've tried updating drivers googled alot, but without luck...
what am i missing?
input very appreciated
I too am a noob who was trying to follow this guide, which also exactly fit my situation. My status was a broken Sony Xperia screen with USB debugging enabled, but I was unable to click on the "accept" button whenever I hooked my phone up to my PC. I extracted a working adb_key from my new Asus ZooXS phone; neither phone is rooted, and both are running stock Android OS.
Unfortunately, I got stuck right between Steps 7 & 8; Windows did not allow me to use the ADB Push command to copy the key onto my broken Sony Xperia. I could Pull the key from my Asus using ADB just fine, but not the other way around.
I did eventually find an alternative solution: I used an OTG device & hooked up a mouse to my Sony Xperia so that I could get past the broken screen issues & navigate to Settings > Bluetooth. I then borrowed a Bluetooth Mouse & "discovered" it with my broken Sony Xperia. I could then unplug the OTG device & re-connect my phone to my PC via USB, & then click on the screen using the Bluetooth Mouse to "accept" my computer as always being authorized to perform USB debugging. Afterwards, I was able to use Helium backup to pull off most of my important data from my phone.
Hope this helps others who are running into the same problem....
i don't get it - authorizing adb via adb
The steps maq_ posted helped me rescue my data from my broken OP3. Combined with the information from here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions...b-rsa-key-with-broken-touch-screen-on-android which indicates the files between the computer (running adb) and the key file you copy to /data/misc/adb should "match" with each other. Indeed, you might need to have been bootloader unlocked (with a custom recovery) to use adb push to copy the adb_keys file to your broken phone. For me, since my broken phone was rooted I used a terminal emulator with the 'su' command (after successfully getting the file onto my broken phone) to copy the file over to /data/misc/adb.
Some tips that might help newbs before following maq_'s steps: First, re-install another copy of adb (remember the path you installed to on your PC). Second, erase contents of c:\Users\$name\.android\ (which contains existing keys generated by adb). Third, run adb kill-server to make sure other instances of adb don't confuse things.
maq_ said:
This guide assumes that USB debugging was enabled on your device before you broke it. You can enable USB debugging via recovery using:
After digging through various threads I finally managed to bypass the secure USB prompt on my Galaxy SII with a shattered screen.
For this method to work you need another device running Android 4.4.2 or above with USB debugging enabled and the same computer authorised from that device i.e. connect that device to your computer and press "OK" on the authorisation prompt that appears on screen for secure USB debugging. Let us call this device the "authorised device".
"adb_keys" is the file we need from the authorised device which is located in /data/misc/adb/
Normally you must be rooted to take the adb_keys file from the device using "Root explorer" or "ES File Explorer" but I will assume that the authorised device is unrooted. You don't need to root it. However, if your authorised device is rooted then simply copy the adb_keys file on your computer and jump directly to Step 5.
Steps:
Connect the authorised device to your computer using USB (debugging enabled) and open a command prompt with administrator privileges.
To get the "adb_keys" file, use this command:
adb pull /data/misc/adb/adb_keys <destination path>/adb_keys
For example:
adb pull /data/misc/adb/adb_keys c:/adb_keys
The above command will save the adb_keys file to the root of your C: drive. You can change the destination folder to your liking. Now the job of the authorised device is done. You can disconnect it and disable USB debugging.
Once you get a copy of adb_keys, reboot the phone with the broken screen into recovery.
Now connect the broken phone to the computer using USB.
We need to copy the adb_keys file to the broken device. Use the command below:
adb push <file location> /data/misc/adb
For example:
adb push c:/adb_keys /data/misc/adb
After the file is copied, reboot your device using "adb reboot" and voila! You can now use adb shell.
Special thanks to torankusu for this post which helped me compile this guide.
Check out this thread by k.janku1 if you want to have full control over your device even with a broken screen (requires Java Runtime Environment and Visual C++ redistributable). This tool lets you use your device through your Windows PC even if your touchscreen doesn't work or you can't see anything.
P.S.: My broken device was a Samsung Galaxy SII running Cyanogenmod 11 (M12) and my authorised device was an unrooted Moto G running stock ROM.
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Thanks for clarifying TWRP and UNLOCKED bootloader is required.
TWRP is not available for some devices. Luckily i found a ported recovery.img for my broken tablet. Unfortunately adb shows device as offline in TWRP, adb does not work in recovery.
I finally managed installing adbkey.pub via script. does not work on dm-verity, KNOX enabled or locked devices!
1. install ODIN (Samsung) or SPFLASH tool (MTK)
2. get the firmware for your device (fw.updato.com)
3. unpack system.img
4. add your own shell script (backdoor) to /system/etc/init.d, /system/etc/install-recovery.sh or whatever
5. repack your custom system.img
6. flash system.img
7. copy RSA Key to /sdcard via MTP
My (backdoor) shell script was a watchdog looking for another shell script on /sdcard. The second shell script was copying adbkey.pub from /sdcard to /data partition. This worked without root because init scripts run with root permissions on boot.
With this method i was able to backup userdata from my broken tablet via adb. TWRP has adb backup option too, in case touch screen is broken.
I will explain in detail on request.
edit: for experts only: instead of flashing whole system.img, you can do slight modification using Tarek Galal inception Utility via ODIN, for example "Place your adb keys, configure USB debugging"
edit2: most recent version of that backdoor script can be found here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=4111923
my touch is broken and i cant select usb authorization as ok... device is not rooted...
device name is sony z3...
i have another device with 4.4 and with that device i made a backup of drm keys... now what should i do?
sorry if english is bad... helpwill be really appriciated....
hello, i have te same problem with my huawei p smart. does this work for huawei to?
no, but you can connect OTG keyboard and unlock screen. that should unlock MTP you can at least transfer pictures. even Monitor via MHL/HDMI is possible for some devices
https://dtmedia.tech/list-of-mhl-compatible-phones
speedin said:
I'm (noob) trying to follow the guide which exactly fits my situation.
Status : Broken SGS7 screen with USB debugging enabled but cannot accept the computer
SGS4 backup phone where i extracted the adb_key
both are not rooted and running stock OS
Unfortunately i get stuck between step 6/7... When i reboot to recovery mode the windows does not recognize neither of the phones when conneted to USB. Therefore i cannot run the ADB command and copy the key on my broken phone (SGS7).
i can choose the "aply update From ADB" and then the computer recognizes the phone and i can find it in ADB devices "sideload" but here i cannot use the command "adb push....."
Ii've tried updating drivers googled alot, but without luck...
what am i missing?
input very appreciated
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Hi
I have the same connection impact when I use adb command too. Is there any solution for this situation?
Thank you.
aIecxs said:
Thanks for clarifying TWRP and UNLOCKED bootloader is required.
TWRP is not available for some devices. Luckily i found a ported recovery.img for my broken tablet. Unfortunately adb shows device as offline in TWRP, adb does not work in recovery.
I finally managed installing adbkey.pub via script. does not work on dm-verity, KNOX enabled or locked devices!
1. install ODIN (Samsung) or SPFLASH tool (MTK)
2. get the firmware for your device (fw.updato.com)
3. unpack system.img
4. add your own shell script (backdoor) to /system/etc/init.d, /system/etc/install-recovery.sh or whatever
5. repack your custom system.img
6. flash system.img
7. copy RSA Key to /sdcard via MTP
My (backdoor) shell script was a watchdog looking for another shell script on /sdcard. The second shell script was copying adbkey.pub from /sdcard to /data partition. This worked without root because init scripts run with root permissions on boot.
With this method i was able to backup userdata from my broken tablet via adb. TWRP has adb backup option too, in case touch screen is broken.
I will explain in detail on request.
edit: for experts only: instead of flashing whole system.img, you can do slight modification using Tarek Galal inception Utility via ODIN, for example "Place your adb keys, configure USB debugging"
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ThanK You Senior for posting the solution.
Can you please help me in this.
I am using mediatek device
Didn't find /system/etc/init.d
Didn't find /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
But found "" install-recovery.sh "" inside /system/bin folder
Now do i have to only paste the your given rsa_copy.sh scrip in this file?
and paste the pub_keys from authorize device to /sdcard/
That method will most likely fail because dm-verity deny booting if any modifications detected. You can however patch boot.img with Magisk (to disable dm-verity). What android version/mediatek device you have?
Yes you can replace install-recovery.sh or add line
Code:
/system/bin/sh /path/to/rsa_copy
/system/bin/sh /path/to/99userinit_daemon
But I do not recommend this method any longer, modifications in /system should be avoided. Instead you could simply disable RSA authorization and enable usb-debugging in default.prop
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867446
I recommend AIK it is capable of re-signing AVBv1-signed boot.img
I have android 7
mt6753
init.d is n't here
placing code inside install-recovery.sh didn't work because it runs with root privileges
now i am trying to cp /system/adbkey.pub /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
and tring to modify boot.img
aIecxs said:
That method will most likely fail because dm-verity deny booting if any modifications detected. You can however patch boot.img with Magisk (to disable dm-verity). What android version/mediatek device you have?
Yes you can replace install-recovery.sh or add line
Code:
/system/bin/sh /path/to/rsa_copy
/system/bin/sh /path/to/99userinit_daemon
But I do not recommend this method any longer, modifications in /system should be avoided. Instead you could simply disable RSA authorization and enable usb-debugging in default.prop
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867446
I recommend AIK it is capable of re-signing AVBv1-signed boot.img
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Senior Help. (I am extra noob)
I also noticed data folder inside boot.img can I directly put " adb" folder here?
no. data directory is just mount point. no longer required to place adb_keys, just edit default.prop with Notepad++
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no. data directory is just mount point. no longer required to place adb_keys, just edit default.prop with Notepad++
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I attempted this trick with working phone's boot.img (working img) but even after repacking boot.img without edits phone stuck/hangs on boot (without animation)
Recommend me a good tool for unpacking and repacking boot.img with guide.
(I already tried with android kitchen on Linux (This one's boot.img make phone report after boot animation) and unpack/repack Tool on windows ( http://www.mediafire.com/file/nvo2popw26k4mit/IMG_Extractor_2.0.rar/file) and this one's boot.img doesn't boot phone to boot animation and hangs on initial logo)
I tried this on other working phone
@osm0sis may have a look into boot.img can you upload please?
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no. data directory is just mount point. no longer required to place adb_keys, just edit default.prop with Notepad++
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I attempted this trick with working phone's boot.img (working img) but even after repacking boot.img without edits phone stuck/hangs on boot (without animation)
Recommend me a good tool for unpacking and repacking boot.img with guide.
(I already tried with android kitchen on Linux (This one's boot.img make phone report after boot animation) and unpack/repack Tool on windows ( http://www.mediafire.com/file/nvo2popw26k4mit/IMG_Extractor_2.0.rar/file) and this one's boot.img doesn't boot phone to boot animation and hangs on initial logo)
aIecxs said:
@osm0sis may have a look into boot.img can you upload please?
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Yes please,
LT700 is for testing purpose workig phone.
Both phones are almost from the same manufacturer (Note: but different models) Even unmodified repacked file does make phone boot success.
Uploading both stock and magisk patched working images of both phone
Here is how I succeeded to enable USB debugging (also adb and remote view) on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with broken screen.
1. Following the DeathDrifterz's advice I was able to set the device in recovery mode with ROOT access and adb :
DeathDrifterz said:
So, I have a Galaxy Note 4, broken screen, broken digitizer. Do not have access too an MHL cable or Mouse to hook up to TV. The phone has a password and usb debugging disabled, so kies and the computer won't recognize it. Not even when in download mode. I did flash CWM rcovery to the phone, but this still wouldn't allow me to see the phone in recovery mode. What did work was I downloaded the trial version of Wundershare Dr. Fone, booted phone into download mode, let the program run and start searching for files. Stopped the program. Unplugged the phone. Exited Dr Fone. Opened cmd in the platform-tools folder of the SDK platform. At this point, I was now able to see the phone, in recovery, listed under ADB Devices.
So Dr Fone took the phone from download mode (vol down + home + power, then press vol up after vibrate) to recovery mode once it started finding files. Disconnect the phone from the PC, exit Dr Fone and reconnect the phone to the PC. It will still be in recovery mode. Open cmd prompt in the platform-tools folder. adb devices shows phone in recovery, used adb pull /sdcard/ and it worked like a charm. All files on the phone have now been downloaded.
Broken screen, no digitizer, password locked, USB debugging disabled, and it was free. Took 5 minutes once Dr Fone was downloaded (will take longer if you don't have the sdk tools.)
Hope it helps.
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2. In other forum I found tutorial how to enable USB debugging from recovery with root access :
Connect the device to Mac or PC in recovery mode. (I had to map the process in my mind as the screen was broken).
Now open terminal/CMD in computer and go to platform-tools/. type and enter ./adb devices to check if the device is connected in recovery mode.
To mount the respective directories, type:
Code:
./adb shell mount data
./adb shell mount system
Get the persist.sys.usb.config file in your system using:
Code:
./adb pull /data/property/persist.sys.usb.config /Your directory
Now open that file in a texteditor and edit it to mtp,adb and save.
Now push the file back in the device:
Code:
./adb push /your-directory/persist.sys.usb.config /data/property
Get the build.prop file:
Code:
./adb pull /system/build.prop /your-directory
Add these lines:
Code:
persist.service.adb.enable=1
persist.service.debuggable=1
persist.sys.usb.config=mtp,adb
Push build.prop back into the device:
Code:
./adb push /your-dir/build.prop /system/
This way you enabled USB debugging on your device. But you still can't connect. Why? Because it asks for RSA verification. If you could view your display then you could easily tap on YES to authorize the device.
3. Skipping RSA verification :
The ADB keys (after authorization) are saved in /data/misc/adb/adb_keys, so I have one Samsung Galaxy S3 with working display which already authorized my PC.
So I got the adb_keys file from it. I connected the Samsung Galaxy S3 to my PC and use :
Code:
./adb pull /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
Then reconnected the Note 4 and pushed the file in it:
Code:
./adb push /your-dir/adb_keys /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
4. Reboot! And Voila: the devices boots normally and adb connects without asking for verification.
After that I used Vysor chrome extension and Vysor apk to view the device screen and act with the device.
I installed the apk with :
Code:
./adb install apk_name.apk
Sources :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2395047
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/120394/can-i-enable-usb-debugging-using-adb
https://www.vysor.io/
It works! With the first method.
I have Samsung Galaxy s5, lineage os 14.1,
After my screen broke, I couldn't see my device through adb devices, no matter what driver I have installed - and believe me I've tried all the methods.
Then I've installed CWM recovery, adb recognized it in devices but I wasn't able to pull sdcard with adb pull command in Windows 7. I got access denied.
Then I saw this post and I got access to sdcard!
Works on OnePlus One with Lineage 14.1
Works like a charm on my OnePlus One with lineage 14.1
Just want to mention that if you have problems mounting /data and/or /system
I got help from this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/mount-adb-t1107545
Basically, the dirty solution I found with help from kaukassus post was:
1.
Code:
adb mount
- to view name of available mounts and identify /system and /data
2.
Code:
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/[U]mmcblk0p28[/U]
underlined is the part that is different
- to mount the data folder. Do the same for system. Then I just followed the steps from this tutorial.
The part with the RSA verification I resolved with a little help from https://gist.github.com/varhub/7b9555cdd1e5ad785ffde2300fcfd0bd
Enable ADB (2/2): RSA verification
For the RSA verification that you asked to bypass, I don't know whether it would work in your device, but it worked in my little experiment. In Lollipop, the ADB keys (after authorization) are saved in /data/misc/adb/adb_keys. Your private key is saved in computer. In Linux the directory location is $HOME/.android/. On Windows that usually translates to %USERPROFILE%.android, but keys might end up in C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile.android in some cases.
adb push ~/.android/adbkey.pub /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
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Thanks for post
Worked top to bottom, on my Galaxy S5 6.0.1 (ALEXNDR ROM)!
Used step .2, .3 and oledolez tips aswell.
Got the screen cracked and black, went crazy because I had the SD card encrypted and couldn't get the stuff outta there...
Thanks a lot!
Hugo
GS5 CWM Stock ROM
Hello ! I broke my gs5(sm-g900f)'s screen and now it is constantly black. I tried everything on the thread and my device is always shown as unauthorized in vysor or when checking in ADB with /adb devices. This means I have succeeded to enable USB Debugging through ADB, however I must be having problems with the RSA key. Any help would be appreciated!!
Thanks in advance !
Dan
P.S The phone was completely stock when I broke it and I blindly installed cwm-6.0.4.7 and CF-auto-root with odin, so maybe there is a problem with that ?
what if the partition is encrypted? How I would enter the boot password with a broken screen?
xaviermchot said:
what if the partition is encrypted? How I would enter the boot password with a broken screen?
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I had the same problem and fixed it in TWRP doing this command:
Note: Use this command only if your /data/ partition has the ext4 file system. There are some other similar commands for other file systems, but i don't remember they.
Code:
adb shell make_ext4fs /dev/block/[B]mmcblk0p20[/B]
(Bold part can change depending of your device)
Then just do a normal wipe and flash again the ROM.
MiroBiala said:
Here is how I succeeded to enable USB debugging (also adb and remote view) on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with broken screen.
1. Following the DeathDrifterz's advice I was able to set the device in recovery mode with ROOT access and adb :
2. In other forum I found tutorial how to enable USB debugging from recovery with root access :
Connect the device to Mac or PC in recovery mode. (I had to map the process in my mind as the screen was broken).
Now open terminal/CMD in computer and go to platform-tools/. type and enter ./adb devices to check if the device is connected in recovery mode.
To mount the respective directories, type:
Code:
./adb shell mount data
./adb shell mount system
Get the persist.sys.usb.config file in your system using:
Code:
./adb pull /data/property/persist.sys.usb.config /Your directory
Now open that file in a texteditor and edit it to mtp,adb and save.
Now push the file back in the device:
Code:
./adb push /your-directory/persist.sys.usb.config /data/property
Get the build.prop file:
Code:
./adb pull /system/build.prop /your-directory
Add these lines:
Code:
persist.service.adb.enable=1
persist.service.debuggable=1
persist.sys.usb.config=mtp,adb
Push build.prop back into the device:
Code:
./adb push /your-dir/build.prop /system/
This way you enabled USB debugging on your device. But you still can't connect. Why? Because it asks for RSA verification. If you could view your display then you could easily tap on YES to authorize the device.
3. Skipping RSA verification :
The ADB keys (after authorization) are saved in /data/misc/adb/adb_keys, so I have one Samsung Galaxy S3 with working display which already authorized my PC.
So I got the adb_keys file from it. I connected the Samsung Galaxy S3 to my PC and use :
Code:
./adb pull /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
Then reconnected the Note 4 and pushed the file in it:
Code:
./adb push /your-dir/adb_keys /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
4. Reboot! And Voila: the devices boots normally and adb connects without asking for verification.
After that I used Vysor chrome extension and Vysor apk to view the device screen and act with the device.
I installed the apk with :
Code:
./adb install apk_name.apk
Sources :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2395047
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/120394/can-i-enable-usb-debugging-using-adb
https://www.vysor.io/
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Dear experts,
I've been trying to follow the above steps but cannot get data and system mounted:
PS C:\Users\Azubi\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools> adb devices
List of devices attached
52001077b43913d3 recovery
PS C:\Users\Azubi\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools> adb shell mount data
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p21 on /data failed: Device or resource busy"
I'm trying to access a Galaxy S5 mini with broken screen and digitizer. It's rooted and runs with TWRP and Lineage OS.
The aim is to enable usb debugging in order to mirror the screen on pc.
Has anyone been encountering this already and could help?
Many thanks
Max
I am trying to fastboot flash a dtb battery.zip. I am brand new to linux. Only been using it about a week. I did manage to get adb installed from the software manager. I have the battery.zip saved in Downloads. I have USB debugging enabled. However, I never get a prompt to allow the computer. When I run adb devices though there is a device listed. I must have did a thousand google searching trying everything I find and I cannot get this file on my tablet Can someone please help me out?
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Did you follow these Linux ADB guides? How to Install ADB on Linux
1. Download the ADB ZIP file for Linux
2. Extract the ZIP to an easily-accessible location (like the Desktop for example).
3. Open a Terminal window.
4. Enter the following command: cd /path/to/extracted/folder/
5. This will change the directory to where you extracted the ADB files.
6. So for example:cd /Users/Doug/Desktop/platform-tools/
7. Connect your device to your Linux machine with your USB cable. Change the connection mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode. This is not always necessary for every device, but it’s recommended so you don’t run into any issues.
8. Once the Terminal is in the same folder your ADB tools are in, you can execute the following command to launch the ADB daemon: adb devices
9. Back on your smartphone or tablet device, you’ll see a prompt asking you to allow USB debugging. Go ahead and grant it.install adb
10. Finally, re-enter the command from step #8. If everything was successful, you should now see your device’s serial number in the Terminal window output. Congrats! You can now run any ADB command on your device! Now go forth and start modding your phone by following our extensive list of tutorials!
Source https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
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Yes I have all that taken care of. The device is recognized. However, I never got a prompt to accept the computer connection. I'm wondering if you get one when your using Linux? Anyways, adb devices shows one device and serial number. I then enter adb fastboot reboot fastboot. Once rebooted I tried fastboot flash battery.zip. This did not work. I must have the wrong command or something but I cannot find directions from where I left off above.
Found instruction but their not working. The proper command was abd reboot bootloader. Once there when I run adb devices I get nothing. Why does it show a device in android but not in the bootloader? I also tried just running the command fastboot flash battery.zip I got the fallowing bash: fastboot: command not found. Also, tried unzipping the battery folder first and flashing battery.dtb. Still no go. It is because it is not being found in fastboot. I have no clue why.
I figured it out.
In software manager install.
android-tools-adb
android-tools-fastboot
Download unzip it in your downloads folder.
Download your battery dtb file unzip and pit it in the platform-tools folder.
Enable USB debugging on your phone or tablet.
In terminal type sudo cd /home/rocky/Downloads/platform-tools
Type sudo adb devices. You should see a device number.
Type sudo adb fastboot reboot bootloader
Type sudo fastboot devices
Type sudo fastboot flash dtb xxxxx.zip. xxxxx.zup is the name of your batty dtb file.
You should see your file being transferred.
Once complete type exit and reboot phone or tablet.