So I recently pulled my G Watch back out and installed the most recent OTA 6.0.1, installed TWRP, the custom kernel, and rooted it. Obviously all of that required ADB to function correctly. It did perfectly. I installed ADB using the 15 Second ADB Installer, and used WinDroid Toolkit to flash TWRP and get into recovery and do the rest, that by default installed the ClockworkMod ADB drivers, all of this on my Windows 10 PC.
Those drivers worked perfectly. Until today.
I did a fresh install of CM13 on my Nexus 5 phone, which my watch was paired to at the time. I wiped everything and started over, so I then went into my watches settings and did the Factory Reset so I could start fresh and resync up with my new rom install on my phone.
But when I try to connect via ADB or even try to list the devices it always states "Unauthorized"...
For whatever reason, no matter what I try it wont bring up the prompt on my phone to authorize this computer.
I revoked Debug permissions on both my watch and my phone, tried different usb ports, turned off and on debugging in all its forms on both my watch and phone, plus restarted all my devices and my PC. I have tried google's adb drivers as well.
Not sure what else there is to possibly try, seems I have covered all my bases here. Just doesn't make sense that it worked and now all the sudden it doesn't...
Glad I'm not the only one having this problem! I've tried same exact methods you mentioned with no luck. Hopefully someone knows what's going on here and provide a solution
Maybe deleting the keys in the computer will fix it. If it works with another computer, then it's the solution. On Mac, they are stored in a folder called .android in the home folder, if I recall correctly. Anyway it should be easy to find online how to delete the keys in the OS you're using.
What I did was first authorise my phone to my pc's adb then I copied adb_keys from /data/misc/adb/ on my phone to my pc. I then copied that while in TWRP on my LG G watch to the same directory /data/misc/adb/ and rebooted to system and voila adb access restored!
Thanks for your suggestions guys, but I officially give up figuring this out. Tried other computers and it still says "unauthorized." Tried both Windows 10 and Ubuntu and still the same error. Some thing's definitely happened since Wear 6.0 update or maybe invisible kernel for 6.0?
@Xmaster24 I would try your TWRP way, but I never installed it as I didn't see the need for it. I don't think there's a way to install it now without ADB, is there?
xymic said:
Thanks for your suggestions guys, but I officially give up figuring this out. Tried other computers and it still says "unauthorized." Tried both Windows 10 and Ubuntu and still the same error. Some thing's definitely happened since Wear 6.0 update or maybe invisible kernel for 6.0?
@Xmaster24 I would try your TWRP way, but I never installed it as I didn't see the need for it. I don't think there's a way to install it now without ADB, is there?
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adb is absolutely not required. seeing as you are running 6.0.1 get the custom TWRP from my root guide here and follow the instructions on flashing the recovery. Seeing as you don't have adb you will just have to power off your watch and boot it up and swipe top left to bottom right as soon as you see something
Xmaster24 said:
adb is absolutely not required. seeing as you are running 6.0.1 get the custom TWRP from my root guide here and follow the instructions on flashing the recovery. Seeing as you don't have adb you will just have to power off your watch and boot it up and swipe top left to bottom right as soon as you see something
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Aaaaaand we're back, Houston! Thanks a lot man. Works great now.
Hello
I have the same problem as author of this thread. How can I get authorize adb? I need it to push some files to internal memory.
I suffer the same problem.
Ok, I found solove for this problem. Just what you need is back to stock for example by this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/script-lg-g-watch-tool-t2820863 or manually("fastboot flash" command): http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/how-to-to-stock-rooted-6-0-t3339875 If you will have bootloop, you need to factory reset in twrp and reboot. To boot into twrp when you have bootloop you must enter to bootloader mode and write in cmd "fastboot boot YourTwrpName.img" command. I used twrp from this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/guide-how-to-root-lg-g-watch-6-0-1-t3320512 After all you can update your watch to actual android wear version and again root/ change kernel.
Sorry for my bad english. I am not native speaker.
koszanty said:
Ok, I found solove for this problem. Just what you need is back to stock for example by this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/script-lg-g-watch-tool-t2820863 or manually("fastboot flash" command): http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/how-to-to-stock-rooted-6-0-t3339875 If you will have bootloop, you need to factory reset in twrp and reboot. To boot into twrp when you have bootloop you must enter to bootloader mode and write in cmd "fastboot boot YourTwrpName.img" command. I used twrp from this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/guide-how-to-root-lg-g-watch-6-0-1-t3320512 After all you can update your watch to actual android wear version and again root/ change kernel.
Sorry for my bad english. I am not native speaker.
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Sorry, but, with ADB in "unauthorized" state it can't be done.
Guys, read Xmaster24's posts in first page. That's how I fixed it.
turbomann said:
Sorry, but, with ADB in "unauthorized" state it can't be done.
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Why? Fastboot is diffrent thing than adb and it should work without 'adb authorization'. I used this method and it worked for me.
xymic said:
Guys, read Xmaster24's posts in first page. That's how I fixed it.
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If you don't have copy of adb keys on watch sdcard, probably you cant use his fix(or am I wrong?). By the way, how can I mange files in TWRP mode without working adb? In TWRP is special option/ command for mange files by PC or something like that? If I connect watch to PC I can't see it as mass storage.
koszanty said:
Why? Fastboot is diffrent thing than adb and it should work without 'adb authorization'. I used this method and it worked for me.
If you don't have copy of adb keys on watch sdcard, probably you cant use his fix(or am I wrong?). By the way, how can I mange files in TWRP mode without working adb? In TWRP is special option/ command for mange files by PC or something like that? If I connect watch to PC I can't see it as mass storage.
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You had flash 5.1.1 and then upgrade to 6.0.1? Are there bootloader compatible?
koszanty said:
If you don't have copy of adb keys on watch sdcard, probably you cant use his fix(or am I wrong?). By the way, how can I mange files in TWRP mode without working adb? In TWRP is special option/ command for mange files by PC or something like that? If I connect watch to PC I can't see it as mass storage.
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You only need to have adb_keys file on the phone not the watch. In my case, I was able to use adb perfectly fine while I was in TWRP. Basically here's what I did:
1. Copy adb_keys file from your phone to computer. It is located in /data/misc/adb. If you can't see the file, you probably have to authorize your phone first with your computer.
2. Flash TWRP recovery from XMaster24's link using fastboot on your watch.
3. Boot into recovery. You don't need go into any options. While on the recovery homescreen, Just use this command to transfer adb_keys file into your watch:
Code:
adb push adb_keys /data/misc/adb
You can check using "Files" option in recovery to see if the file is transferred into the watch.
4. Reboot your watch and you should be able to access adb now.
You can do it your way as well, but using xmaster24's method saves time, I think
xymic said:
You only need to have adb_keys file on the phone not the watch. In my case, I was able to use adb perfectly fine while I was in TWRP. Basically here's what I did:
1. Copy adb_keys file from your phone to computer. It is located in /data/misc/adb. If you can't see the file, you probably have to authorize your phone first with your computer.
2. Flash TWRP recovery from XMaster24's link using fastboot on your watch.
3. Boot into recovery. You don't need go into any options. While on the recovery homescreen, Just use this command to transfer adb_keys file into your watch:
Code:
adb push adb_keys /data/misc/adb
You can check using "Files" option in recovery to see if the file is transferred into the watch.
4. Reboot your watch and you should be able to access adb now.
You can do it your way as well, but using xmaster24's method saves time, I think
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In my case adb doesn't worked at all
turbomann said:
You had flash 5.1.1 and then upgrade to 6.0.1? Are there bootloader compatible?
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It's compatibile but can occur bootloop. If you will have bootloop, you must do that what I write some posts earlier.
I'm realised that my phone with MM do the same bug, unauthorized, I look for adb_keys file but folder ADB is empty, then only remains flash and update on the watch.
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Hi everyone,
Well I'm in that freak out stage.... where I am sure some of you have been.
Heres my issue...
I have a transformer prime that;
I just unrooted using Vipermod
Then did a factory reset
Now I am stuck in CWM recovery
I attempted to do a restore but after it gets done it brings me back into the recovery
I attempted to ADB but the command prompt opens and closes right away ( I assume from not being in USB debugging, which I cant get into without a rom)
I have no rom's currently downloaded into the prime as I just wiped everything in there as well.
Please i'll gladly pay $5 to anyone who can fix this without it breaking more (hard bricking if I havent already done so)
AHHH please guys help, I'm afraid it will run out of battery soon then I'll be royally screwedddd
anyone?
are you on windows 7?
yes windows 7 professional sp 1 32bit . to reiterate I am stuck in Clockwork mod Recovery without root, and with no roms on the internal SD. I have access to one restore that works but after it completes it reboots back in recovery.
birchnick10 said:
yes windows 7 professional sp 1 32bit . to reiterate I am stuck in Clockwork mod Recovery without root, and with no roms on the internal SD. I have access to one restore that works but after it completes it reboots back in recovery.
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Turn on your tablet, let it boot into CWM.
Open cmd, cd to the directory with adb (for example cd C:\android), then copy this line of text below and right click > paste in the command prompt window.
adb shell dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=1 count=13
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That should get you out of CWM into Android, assuming your restore works fine.
Attempted and got error device not found.
I have uninstalled the transformer drivers and also installed the universal drivers as said in other threads.
I assume to use ADB i need usb debugging on for it to read??
My issue is I cant get into any rom so turning on usb debugging is a no go.
can i fastboot push a rom to the internal sd card or better yet can i install a rom from the external SD card via Clockwork mod recovery?
birchnick10 said:
Attempted and got error device not found.
I have uninstalled the transformer drivers and also installed the universal drivers as said in other threads.
I assume to use ADB i need usb debugging on for it to read??
My issue is I cant get into any rom so turning on usb debugging is a no go.
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Navigate to %android sdk folder%\extras\google\usb_driver, open android_winusb.inf and copy the following in the sections
"Google.NTx86" and "Google.NTamd64"
; TF201
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0B05&PID_4D01&MI_01
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0B05&PID_4D03&MI_02
;
; Fastboot for all projects
%SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0B05&PID_4DAF
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Save the file and then try running the adb command I gave again.
Says error device not found. I appreciate the help keep it coming it's keeping my hope alive. I really hope this isnt truly hard bricked.
I cant get ADB to read the transformer prime. When I type adb devices nothing shows up . it starts the daemon successfully but then doesn't show the tfp.
Thank you again for helping. I am honestly going to pay who ever finds the true fix. This stress sucks
birchnick10 said:
Says error device not found. I appreciate the help keep it coming it's keeping my hope alive. I really hope this isnt truly hard bricked.
I cant get ADB to read the transformer prime. When I type adb devices nothing shows up . it starts the daemon successfully but then doesn't show the tfp.
Thank you again for helping. I am honestly going to pay who ever finds the true fix. This stress sucks
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Try the instructions here. Try using this only as a last-ditch resort.
it wont shut off either... i tried both of the above mentions and cant get adb to recognize the prime
Attempted both and stuck at recovery loop without root. any more ideas? is it possible to flash rom from external sd? or is there a recovery I could fastboot rhat has this feature?
Attempted both and neither work. I need to somehow get usb debugging enabled while in clockwork mod. Or figure out a way to install a rom via external SD card while in CWM. Any more help is appreciated!
birchnick10 said:
Attempted and got error device not found.
I have uninstalled the transformer drivers and also installed the universal drivers as said in other threads.
I assume to use ADB i need usb debugging on for it to read??
My issue is I cant get into any rom so turning on usb debugging is a no go.
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No adb debugging is needed in cwm. Even without any ROM installed. Recovery is different from Android.
Try to long press power (at least ten seconds) to hard reboot, and see if it changes something in device detection.
Did a hard reset and it boots me back into Recovery.
I was able to get a new rom into the internal SD via the emergency/backup.zip method but after it completes and I do a reboot it just boots right back into recovery again.
Any help please is apprecaited.
$5 bounty for a fix via paypal
Oh joy. This one is a spaghetti western in the making.
Okay. Question first : Does Windows 7 RECOGNISE the device in any way shape or form. To find out if this can be done, you need to power up the device and hold the power and volume down buttons, DO NOT press volume up when it suggests a kernel image. If you get three icons, hit vol down once and up once, then plug the USB cable into the PC and the tablet.
If it sees "Something", you've a chance. Download the naked universal USB driver from the dev forum, install it and have your device pick it up on the windows computer. I'm assuming from your comments that you've GOT a working fastboot and adb so I'm going to skip the instructions on that.
If you do have a something, and it's recognised, hit fastboot -i 0x0b05 reboot, if it reboots of it's own accord at this point, you can confirm you have working ADB and Fastboot access. From there you've a few choices. My personal preference would be to ADB push a rom down -after- doing a rebuild of the recovery image via fastboot (I really recommend TWRP for this bit).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26093546#post26093546 - This post here which I wrote will explain how to flash TWRP from fastboot access, presuming you can get it. Once that step is done, wipe EVERYTHING from TWRP, and I mean the whole nine yards, including /system. Raze the memory down to only things it can't actually nuke. Once that's done, reboot to fastboot protocol, get a ROM pushed via ADB and install from inside TWRP.
That -should- get you back in business. Though judging by the tangle you're in, I make no promises.
ADB wont recognize the device. I have installed and uninstalled the drivers about 5 times.
It wont boot into fastboot - just goes directly into Clockwork Mod recovery. Even while holding power and volume down text comes up that says looking for asus recovery. then says clockwork recovery and boots directly into that.
The only way I can get anything into the internal SD card is with MasterZen88's Emergency script tool that puts any 1 file into the internal SD card as backup.zip
It was unrooted prior to all of this as well.
*cringe*
If ADB isn't working -at all- and it's not using the naked USB drivers to get you any kind of workable access. You're starting to smell very much like a hard brick scenario. I'm honestly not sure if there's a way out of that. A lot of the solutions for unbricking absolutely require that the device is able to talk to the outside world, if it's not and the ADB shell is essentially telling you it's talking to dead air, you're in a world of pain.
It's a long shot but it may be worth speaking to ASUS to see if they are willing to, for a fee, restore your tablet to factory settings. Though I can't imagine that will be cheap or simple. If you are able to get an RMA or a means of getting ASUS to poke it, make sure to take photos. Their techies appear to have the worst case of butterfingers in the world.
Go over Pandaball's suggestion, because that's really the last step I can think of before contacting ASUS
I'm trying to update my G Watch by sideloading a zip file.
I installed the sdk tools and usb driver as usual.
On debugging mode and bootloader, the watch is detected as an ADB device normally. 'adb devices' command works.
But when I reboot and get on recovery mode, the watch disappears on the device manager and never get detected again. So I cannot use 'adb sideload' command.
I've never experienced this kind of issue with smartphones.
Do you have any solutions?
osikiri said:
I'm trying to update my G Watch by sideloading a zip file.
I installed the sdk tools and usb driver as usual.
On debugging mode and bootloader, the watch is detected as an ADB device normally. 'adb devices' command works.
But when I reboot and get on recovery mode, the watch disappears on the device manager and never get detected again. So I cannot use 'adb sideload' command.
I've never experienced this kind of issue with smartphones.
Do you have any solutions?
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My watch is now bricked because I have no way to get out of "adb sideload" mode...how did you get out of that mode? please tell me.
TjPhysicist said:
My watch is now bricked because I have no way to get out of "adb sideload" mode...how did you get out of that mode? please tell me.
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I pushed the reset button on the back(the silver one right above the charging connectors) with a pen for about 10 seconds, and it rebooted.
osikiri said:
I pushed the reset button on the back(the silver one right above the charging connectors) with a pen for about 10 seconds, and it rebooted.
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Wow ok, that's a LOT longer than I'm used to with other devices...THANK GOD I thought I had bricked it completely.
Anyway, now i have to figure out a way to get adb to work in sideload,...i mean CLEARLY it's possible lots of others doing it..
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TjPhysicist said:
Wow ok, that's a LOT longer than I'm used to with other devices...THANK GOD I thought I had bricked it completely.
Anyway, now i have to figure out a way to get adb to work in sideload,...i mean CLEARLY it's possible lots of others doing it..
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Ok, does anyone know how to get my computer to recognise my watch in recovery mode? It's not about 'driver' the computer plain doesn't recognise that anything is plugged in at all.
I know the post is quite old already, but I experience exactly the same phenomenon...
I tried multiple PCs Linux and Windows,but non of them recognized the watch (neither on 4.4W1 nor on 4.2W2).
Anyone any idea?
Wikiwix said:
I know the post is quite old already, but I experience exactly the same phenomenon...
I tried multiple PCs Linux and Windows,but non of them recognized the watch (neither on 4.4W1 nor on 4.2W2).
Anyone any idea?
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I believe u need to update the drivers.....I always go-to device manager...update driver..hit select from list..and choose android adb....
Sent from my LGLS990 using XDA Free mobile app
mrkrabs said:
I believe u need to update the drivers.....I always go-to device manager...update driver..hit select from list..and choose android adb....
Sent from my LGLS990 using XDA Free mobile app
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The problem, as @osikiri stated, is that the device does not get recognized at all (no unknown devices in devicemanager and the sound that comes on plugging in a device does not come as well). Furthermore, afaik Linux does not even need any drivers
Had the same issue today... and the only way out way battery death and recharge
JaceAlvejetti said:
Had the same issue today... and the only way out way battery death and recharge
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If this really helps (seems weird): I guess the exact setting could be necassary:
You simply ran out of battery while the watch was running(not recovery or fastboot) and then plugged it in and went directly (or not?) to the recovery?
Thanks in advance, would be really great to fix this!
Anyone ever find a fix to this? I'm trying to manually install the 5.0 update and I'm having the same issue. Every post I find with search tells me to update drivers but I'm on a Mac that doesn't even use ADB drivers. I've updated the SDK.
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Anyone ever find a fix to this? I'm trying to manually install the 5.0 update and I'm having the same issue. Every post I find with search tells me to update drivers but I'm on a Mac that doesn't even use ADB drivers. I've updated the SDK.
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I'm doing the same thing and having the same issues!
Yeah, same issue for me as described.
Windows (Win7 x64 for me) doesn't even realise that the device is connected when it is in recovery mode. Although it will connected properly when booted normally.
+1 Any ideas?
Same issue for me. I've tried removing and replacing it on the cradle, killing and restarting the adb server, entering recovery by the touchscreen or by the adb/fastboot commands, clearing debugging keys, etc... Anybody have any other ideas?
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Ok, so it appears that the recovery img on 4.4w2 broke adb support or something. There are a few threads that suggest you can root and flash it or just wait for the OTA. We'll see whether I get the OTA before I have time to try this out.
Lollipop OTA Update: Download and How-To (Root Required)
I made a script that roots and updates your watch to 5.0.1 in a click.
[UTILITY][RESTORE][UNLOCK][ROOT] LG G Watch Tool
My way of doing it
osikiri said:
I'm trying to update my G Watch by sideloading a zip file.
I installed the sdk tools and usb driver as usual.
On debugging mode and bootloader, the watch is detected as an ADB device normally. 'adb devices' command works.
But when I reboot and get on recovery mode, the watch disappears on the device manager and never get detected again. So I cannot use 'adb sideload' command.
I've never experienced this kind of issue with smartphones.
Do you have any solutions?
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I've similar problem, and I've spent almost 3 hours to find the solution. I found that following solution work for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch-r/development/manual-ota-update-root-t2969845
I've changed the step slightly according to the comments inside the thread:
- Enter Bootloader (swipe top left-bottom right as soon as the LG logo pops up on boot)
- Unlock bootloader (fastboot oem unlock) and boot the watch normally once
- Turn off and re-enter bootloader
- Flash 5.0.1 Stock Recovery (fastboot boot recovery.img)
// Do Not Flash 5.0.2 stock recovery
- Enter recovery and ADB sideload the update (tap the android, select install update from ADB and enter adb sideload filename.zip)
//you might have to reinstall the ADB drivers, just follow the simple step to install ADB driver
Done.
fi thought it was finally the solution, but fastboot oem unlock bricked my sony smartwatch3. I see tomorrow if with my windows pc i can fix with sony companion, otherwise i'll have to use the warranty
willisc said:
I've similar problem, and I've spent almost 3 hours to find the solution. I found that following solution work for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch-r/development/manual-ota-update-root-t2969845
I've changed the step slightly according to the comments inside the thread:
- Enter Bootloader (swipe top left-bottom right as soon as the LG logo pops up on boot)
- Unlock bootloader (fastboot oem unlock) and boot the watch normally once
- Turn off and re-enter bootloader
- Flash 5.0.1 Stock Recovery (fastboot boot recovery.img)
// Do Not Flash 5.0.2 stock recovery
- Enter recovery and ADB sideload the update (tap the android, select install update from ADB and enter adb sideload filename.zip)
//you might have to reinstall the ADB drivers, just follow the simple step to install ADB driver
Done.
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Edit: I'm running Windows 8.1 and that is probably the problem. I need find some universal drivers that work for win8.1 with the moto e.
Hi,
I decided to try to root a recently acquired Moto E (XT1526/5.1) and got it unlocked easily enough by following directions online. I have downloaded the motorola usb drivers, TWRP, Android SDK, SuperSU, and tried different versions.
After following the unlock guide, it says DEVICE IS UNLOCKED. STATUS: CODE 3
I open the command prompt in platform-tools and enter fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (file was renamed), and it shows it's sending recovery OK, writing recovery OK, and finished.
After that things don't progress, and there are options that I can scroll through:
Restart Bootloader...
Power off...
Factory Mode - resets it to fac settings I think
Bar Codes...
BP Tools?
QCOM?
Bootloader Logs...
Start - does the warning that it's unlocked and then starts the phone.
Reocvery Mode - flashes the unlocked warning and nothing else. It goes back to fastboot flash screen.
Guides show it going to TWRP screen after running the command prompt, and then options to load up files.
Am I missing something?
TIA
Download mfastboot and redownload the recovery img
hetor99 said:
Download mfastboot and redownload the recovery img
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Thanks.
Decided to install it on my desktop. While trying various files, my laptop accidentally got hit with Chromium virus. It looked like all required files were there, but kept having problems with a couple of those sdk files (tools/platform tools).
I'm still getting the following error:
( bootloader) has-slot :recovery: not found
And once again the Android SDK Tools and Android SKD Platform-tools that are under Tools (preview channel) are unchecked. Not sure if they are needed.
Follow the instructions of how to install on the general section
hetor99 said:
Follow the instructions of how to install on the general section
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thanks lol.
I believe I have downloaded and installed/reinstalled everything 2 or 3 times. I have followed the guide here while reading and watching the video. I googled for other guides to fill in any information I didn't understand or see clearly. That was before I made this thread. I was hoping there might be something that is commonly overlooked. Phone seems to be ready, so I am assuming it's on the pc side. I read there is a way to do it with just the phone, but I'll try one more time on my laptop since that's what I have to work on today.
L8Show said:
thanks lol.
I believe I have downloaded and installed/reinstalled everything 2 or 3 times. I have followed the guide here while reading and watching the video. I googled for other guides to fill in any information I didn't understand or see clearly. That was before I made this thread. I was hoping there might be something that is commonly overlooked. Phone seems to be ready, so I am assuming it's on the pc side. I read there is a way to do it with just the phone, but I'll try one more time on my laptop since that's what I have to work on today.
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How to Install TWRP Recovery and Root MOTO E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jh-O2LGL3Y
OK, it is done.
Took a couple days with several hours of clicking, and checking settings, and reading and researching, and watching videos, and downloading, and installing/uninstalling, and restarting, but it's now rooted! Way too much time wasted even though it was raining and the gf and I were just watching movies for a lot of it. She kept asking me why I'd waste so much time and remind me I had a perfectly fine iphone nearby. Today I finally got to the point where I had given up. I figured something was screwed up with the phone after that reset on my computer.
Some highlights that may or may not be helpful for the next moto e rooter:
USB debugging was somehow switched to off a few times after I turned it on. Might have been after resetting phone, but who knows exactly.
I set screen to stay while connected via USB.
I removed all the apps I could and took out the sd card.
Kingoroot stuck at 66% many, many times, and then phone would restart. Research showed it may be accessing the wrong ADB instance or something. So I uninstalled SDK, fastboot, Minimal, etc. Anywhere it could have been hiding. Even did a system restore to last week the day I reinstalled windows. Didn't help one bit. Which is to also say... there are a half dozen or more legit options. Try different ones if you are relatively confident you followed directions the 1st 10 times.
Ministro didn't have moto e in their data base.
Finally back to XDA after checking a dozen videos (I have to admit I was completely dumbfounded and was mad at the whole process). I found XDA Kingroot and right away it worked, but it needed permission to allow apps that were not certified or some thing. I can see how people would think this is so easy. If I had started with this, I'd never have had to ask for help here. Btw, was this my problem all along? Did I miss that in the instructions or was it something else possibly? I don't remember if I did that before since it was 3 days ago.
So far I am thoroughly impressed with the this moto e. I paid $40 for it on a whim and now that I can remove a bunch of bloatware and customize it a bit, I think it may be a good gateway into android devices.
Thanks for looking and all your suggestions.
I've been in the same boat for weeks, thank you. I thought I had already tried KingRoot, but must have not, as it's working now and I have root and twrp installed, http://www.kingroot.net/ . Thanks again !
XT-1526 Sprint Prepaid Moto E 2nd gen.
faheyd said:
I've been in the same boat for weeks, thank you. I thought I had already tried KingRoot, but must have not, as it's working now and I have root and twrp installed, http://www.kingroot.net/ . Thanks again !
XT-1526 Sprint Prepaid Moto E 2nd gen.
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Glad it helped.
So I decided that I try and get TWRP to run on this phone. After researching, I followed a guide using stock firmware and a modified batch file. Phone is working, but wifi/4G/data isn't. I did all the basic trouble shooting and nothing works so I decided to just try install TWRP/supersu. The problem is that ADB isn't working again. It works when phone is on and shows up in adb devices, but not boot mode. Fastboot shows the device. But ADB doesn't show the device while in boot mode and it's not working.
I updated the drivers in the device manager.
I tried minimal fastboot and 15 second adb.
Reinstalled motorola drivers.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thx!
L8Show said:
Glad it helped.
So I decided that I try and get TWRP to run on this phone. After researching, I followed a guide using stock firmware and a modified batch file. Phone is working, but wifi/4G/data isn't. I did all the basic trouble shooting and nothing works so I decided to just try install TWRP/supersu. The problem is that ADB isn't working again. It works when phone is on and shows up in adb devices, but not boot mode. Fastboot shows the device. But ADB doesn't show the device while in boot mode and it's not working.
I updated the drivers in the device manager.
I tried minimal fastboot and 15 second adb.
Reinstalled motorola drivers.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thx!
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First of all adb doesn't work in fastboot mode. It only works when the phone is up and running.
Try
fastboot devices
If it shows up your device's serial no. then you're good to go, everything's working fine.
I didn't got what's you're exact problem is. Pardon me
Will you explain what you did before your wifi stopped working.
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First of all adb doesn't work in fastboot mode. It only works when the phone is up and running.
Try
fastboot devices
If it shows up your device's serial no. then you're good to go, everything's working fine.
I didn't got what's you're exact problem is. Pardon me
Will you explain what you did before your wifi stopped working.
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Thanks for that information. I thought I saw adb devices command working in fastboot mode in one of the videos so I thought that was the problem. I thought adb needed to root the phone.
In order of what I've done with the phone so far:
Sent/got codes and unlocked moto e.
Turned on developer options and USB debugging.
Was then unable to get TWRP or the other cw something to work using the command fastboot flash recovery (file name) or fastboot boot... commands.
Gave up and installed Kingroot and everything worked fine.
Decided to try to install TWRP and superSU since kingroot had worked. I read that the phone needed to be flashed back to stock to do this and watched/read a couple of guides. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759495
I used the following named file:
SURNIA_ACG_LTE_5.1_LPI23.29-30_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC
The phone was changed back, but data doesn't work. I can't access wifi because as soon as I switch it on, it switches back off. 4G, etc is not working either. So after trying to figure that out I decided to just proceed and put TWRP/superSU on the phone.
I powered off the phone. Powered into fastboot mode connected the phone to my computer.
I opened Minimal fastboot folder and shift/right click to bring up the command prompt.
In the command promt i typed fastboot devices and it shows my phone.
I then type fastboot flash recovery (file name or renamed to recovery or renamed to TWRP or I click the actual file and drag it to the command prompt) and then hit enter.
It says it's doing stuff in so many seconds, but after nothing happens. The phone doesn't reset like some of the videos. If I reset it, it powers on, but not into the TWRP screen.
After that I did more reading and found out that adb doesn't always play nice with windows 8.1 and that you might need to force other drivers to make it work right. I did this next and was going to try all the available options from universal naked driver later, but there were no motorola drivers.
Then I came here and learned something new. ADB devices command doesn't work when the phone is in fastboot mode so that has no effect on installing twrp...
Right now I am considering trying to install the other stock files I have access to:
SURNIA_ACG_LTE_5.1_LPI23.29-20_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC (20 instead of 30).
After that I am out of ideas if it's not the adb problem. Might kingroot again and go from there.
Ok after researching, it seems that LTE file may not work on sprint and there was success using the boost file from
http://www.filefactory.com/file/6be...XI22.50-14.8_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
(2 hour dl make that 5+ lol)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/help/sprint-backup-moto-e-2nd-xt1526-cdma-t3099670
I'll try that next to get the wifi working and then figure out why it won't root.
Thx!
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Edit: I'm running Windows 8.1 and that is probably the problem. I need find some universal drivers that work for win8.1 with the moto e.
Hi,
I decided to try to root a recently acquired Moto E (XT1526/5.1) and got it unlocked easily enough by following directions online. I have downloaded the motorola usb drivers, TWRP, Android SDK, SuperSU, and tried different versions.
After following the unlock guide, it says DEVICE IS UNLOCKED. STATUS: CODE 3
I open the command prompt in platform-tools and enter fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (file was renamed), and it shows it's sending recovery OK, writing recovery OK, and finished.
After that things don't progress, and there are options that I can scroll through:
Restart Bootloader...
Power off...
Factory Mode - resets it to fac settings I think
Bar Codes...
BP Tools?
QCOM?
Bootloader Logs...
Start - does the warning that it's unlocked and then starts the phone.
Reocvery Mode - flashes the unlocked warning and nothing else. It goes back to fastboot flash screen.
Guides show it going to TWRP screen after running the command prompt, and then options to load up files.
Am I missing something?
TIA
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Copy the twrp file in the sdk root file(right click the desktop icon and open file loaction ) and rename it as recovery
next step on that folder press shift button and right click and choose option open command window here. and type follwiong command without quotes and press enter "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" this will flash the twrp onto ur moto e
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rakeshwipr said:
Copy the twrp file in the sdk root file(right click the desktop icon and open file loaction ) and rename it as recovery
next step on that folder press shift button and right click and choose option open command window here. and type follwiong command without quotes and press enter "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" this will flash the twrp onto ur moto e
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and open the command prompt with admin rights
Okay dude first of all get rid of those videos (no offense to youtubers).
Check if your device shows up in adb devices. (When phone is on)
Check if your device shows up in fastboot devices (When phone is in fastboot mode)
If both of them shows positive then your setup is fine. Now move on to next part.
Get the right stock image for your device.
Go to your about phone in settings and match with your build/build number. (or give me a screenshot of your about phone and I'll find it for you)
Avoid using any kind of batch file(If you don't know what's there inside) and try to flash manually one by one.
After that flash your twrp recovery.
When this is completed use volume buttons on your phone to get to "Recovery" options in fastboot mode then press power button to boot into recovery.
You'll successfully boot into recovery then from there flash SuperSU. Avoid using kingroot.
The reason your wifi/data stopped working is because of the wrong boot.img(kernel). Since you've flashed the boot.img of same phone but different variant, you were able to turn on your phone. If it had any wrong boot.img your phone wouldn't have turned on anyway.
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Okay dude first of all get rid of those videos (no offense to youtubers).
Check if your device shows up in adb devices. (When phone is on)
Check if your device shows up in fastboot devices (When phone is in fastboot mode)
If both of them shows positive then your setup is fine. Now move on to next part.
Get the right stock image for your device.
Go to your about phone in settings and match with your build/build number. (or give me a screenshot of your about phone and I'll find it for you)
Avoid using any kind of batch file(If you don't know what's there inside) and try to flash manually one by one.
After that flash your twrp recovery.
When this is completed use volume buttons on your phone to get to "Recovery" options in fastboot mode then press power button to boot into recovery.
You'll successfully boot into recovery then from there flash SuperSU. Avoid using kingroot.
The reason your wifi/data stopped working is because of the wrong boot.img(kernel). Since you've flashed the boot.img of same phone but different variant, you were able to turn on your phone. If it had any wrong boot.img your phone wouldn't have turned on anyway.
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Thanks! The devices shows up when on as ADB and in fastboot too. I had to take a break when the kernel download took 8 hours, but I think I got the file that will work to fix the wifi issue. I can't mess with it til I get home tomorrow, but I will read and follow all advice.
For the previous poster, I did do the admin rights and did rename TWRP file to recovery... I aslo tried many other combinations, but will keep it in mind for all further attempts.
Appreciate the help so far. I almost left it with the kingroot, but it was bugging me that I couldn't get it to go. Hopefully I'll have good new tomorrow.
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Okay dude first of all get rid of those videos (no offense to youtubers).
Check if your device shows up in adb devices. (When phone is on)
Check if your device shows up in fastboot devices (When phone is in fastboot mode)
If both of them shows positive then your setup is fine. Now move on to next part.
Get the right stock image for your device.
Go to your about phone in settings and match with your build/build number. (or give me a screenshot of your about phone and I'll find it for you)
Avoid using any kind of batch file(If you don't know what's there inside) and try to flash manually one by one.
After that flash your twrp recovery.
When this is completed use volume buttons on your phone to get to "Recovery" options in fastboot mode then press power button to boot into recovery.
You'll successfully boot into recovery then from there flash SuperSU. Avoid using kingroot.
The reason your wifi/data stopped working is because of the wrong boot.img(kernel). Since you've flashed the boot.img of same phone but different variant, you were able to turn on your phone. If it had any wrong boot.img your phone wouldn't have turned on anyway.
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Device shows up in both instances.
It's stock now and the wifi works. Flashed it back to stock by following Mdkcheatz guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/help/sprint-backup-moto-e-2nd-xt1526-cdma-t3099670
I'm stuck where I was when I first started this thread. I've set my account up as administrator. Developer is enabled and so is USB debugging. I downloaded 2 different TWRP Condor files (3.0 and 2.7). I tried both and renamed them recovery just in case.
I confirmed the connection:
fastboot devices
I try to flash it with the:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
It says:
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'recovery' (6928 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.359s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.359s]
finished total time: 0.578s
C: |Program Files (x86)\Minial ADB and Fastboot>
I'm running windows 8.1 (64 bit). I read that some people had had problems with windows 8. Kingroot worked through the app store. It has been flashed with various stock kernels and that usually takes a few minutes so I don't think it's doing much in half a second. I'll research a bit more, but I think it just a bad combination of this version phone and windows 8.1.
I started the phone after this last attempt. Are there any files in internal storage that I should look for?
L8Show said:
I downloaded 2 different TWRP Condor files (3.0 and 2.7). I tried both and renamed them recovery just in case.
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Flashed the wrong recovery dude. You're flashing twrp of condor.
Here's this might work for you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=10398#downloads
After done flashing. Open recovery mode and flash SuperSU.
Also I don't think there's any problem with windows 8.1
As long as you're opening cmd with admin rights and adb/fastboot commands are working for you everything's fine.
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Flashed the wrong recovery dude. You're flashing twrp of condor.
Here's this might work for you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=10398#downloads
After done flashing. Open recovery mode and flash SuperSU.
Also I don't think there's any problem with windows 8.1
As long as you're opening cmd with admin rights and adb/fastboot commands are working for you everything's fine.
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Just in time for Easter! You are correct. TYVM! I'm in TWRP and have to see about read only option again (read about it a week ago, I think it said to leave initially). SuperSU is next and then off to the races.
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Just in time for Easter! You are correct. TYVM! I'm in TWRP and have to see about read only option again (read about it a week ago, I think it said to leave initially). SuperSU is next and then off to the races.
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Be sure to flash the latest SuperSU (the systemless one).
Here's the direct link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
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Be sure to flash the latest SuperSU (the systemless one).
Here's the direct link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
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I am on v2.65. Should I use this version? I checked root and it's rooted, but I needed to use no bloat app (instead of free titanium) to remove some apps. Is that normal? I thought once rooted and set up, I would have complete control. Some apps seem very invasive so I haven't grabbed many yet. I have some questions about apps, etc., but will probably research and ask in another forum if needed.
Thx again for all the help and pointing out my mistake.
I attempted to install the custom OS, Asteroid, to my Zenwatch 2 (Sparrow) I followed the directions and now the watch will not boot, it is stuck at the Asus screen in a loop. I downloaded the recovery image, but I can not flash it do to Windows not recognizing the watch is connected. ADB gives me the error Device '(null)' not found. I have checked the device manager and there is nothing showing as an error (yellow !). Is there anyway I can recover from this?
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I attempted to install the custom OS, Asteroid, to my Zenwatch 2 (Sparrow) I followed the directions and now the watch will not boot, it is stuck at the Asus screen in a loop. I downloaded the recovery image, but I can not flash it do to Windows not recognizing the watch is connected. ADB gives me the error Device '(null)' not found. I have checked the device manager and there is nothing showing as an error (yellow !). Is there anyway I can recover from this?
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go into fastboot mode and reflash your system.
dont work with fastboot / adb / root when you have no idea what youre doing!
matze19999 said:
go into fastboot mode and reflash your system.
dont work with fastboot / adb / root when you have no idea what youre doing!
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The problem is that the watch is not being detected by Windows, therefore I am unable to reflash it, I clearly stated this in my original post.
jnelsoninjax said:
The problem is that the watch is not being detected by Windows, therefore I am unable to reflash it, I clearly stated this in my original post.
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You said windows can't detect the watch in adb mode? What about the fastboot mode?
matze19999 said:
You said windows can't detect the watch in adb mode? What about the fastboot mode?
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No, issuing the command: Fastboot devices shows nothing connected at all(the same goes for adb). It also does not show up in the windows device manager.
jnelsoninjax said:
No, issuing the command: Fastboot devices shows nothing connected at all(the same goes for adb). It also does not show up in the windows device manager.
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Did you enter the fastboot mode?
matze19999 said:
Did you enter the fastboot mode?
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The watch is showing CSC Fastboot Mode! So I would assume that it is in Fastboot mode
Were you able to get this fixed?
No, I have but been able to resolve this issue. It is not being recognized by Windows, therefore I can't flash the original os back to it.
Did you have TWRP installed prior to the failed flash?
CVertigo1 said:
Did you have TWRP installed prior to the failed flash?
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No
I may have a way to get it working. I've had issues where Windows would not recognize a device, until I installed a cocktail of random drivers that eventually worked. What version of Windows are you running?
CVertigo1 said:
I may have a way to get it working. I've had issues where Windows would not recognize a device, until I installed a cocktail of random drivers that eventually worked. What version of Windows are you running?
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I am running Windows 10 X64 build 1803
If you have the space, follow this: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-win10
It allows you to run non-graphical Ubuntu on top of Windows. I've found sometimes my Windows 10 PC won't recognize things with adb or fastboot, but it works great in Ubuntu Bash. If you're familiar with Ubuntu at all, then it'll be a breeze to figure it out. If not, it's a pretty straight forward learning curve. It's also child's play to get adb and fastboot working right in Ubuntu, whereas it can be finicky in Windows.
Another alternative is to make a Linux Live CD using a USB drive, but that is a much more temporary solution.
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If none of those sound appealing, then I'd suggest deleting all drivers having to do with adb or fastboot, and start fresh by installing everything with this https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
CVertigo1 said:
If you have the space, follow this: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-win10
It allows you to run non-graphical Ubuntu on top of Windows. I've found sometimes my Windows 10 PC won't recognize things with adb or fastboot, but it works great in Ubuntu Bash. If you're familiar with Ubuntu at all, then it'll be a breeze to figure it out. If not, it's a pretty straight forward learning curve. It's also child's play to get adb and fastboot working right in Ubuntu, whereas it can be finicky in Windows.
Another alternative is to make a Linux Live CD using a USB drive, but that is a much more temporary solution.
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If none of those sound appealing, then I'd suggest deleting all drivers having to do with adb or fastboot, and start fresh by installing everything with this https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
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OK, I will mess around and see what happens! I will have to do it tomorrow, but I will play around and see what happens!
Let me know how it goes and I'll walk you through it some more.
Any luck?
Sorry for the long time to reply. I installed ubuntu in window and installed the appropriate packages, however both ADB and Fastboot show nothing connected, even though the device is in CSC Recovery mode. Is there anything else I can try?
I actually tried playing with a few things on one of my computers the other day to try tracking this down. I was running into an issue where adb worked normally when the watch booted, but it would not work in recovery, and fastboot did not work either. Here is how I fixed it. Open up device manager in Windows and delete any driver pertaining to Android phones or adb. In my example, an Asus driver was causing the problem. I deleted that and reinstalled the generic Google drivers using the 15 second adb/fastboot installer that I posted in this thread. After restarting the computer, adb works perfect in Android and recovery, and fastboot works perfect as well.
TL/DR Delete all Android adb drivers in Windows, then run the 15 second adb installer that I posted in this thread, restart, and get your watch back to normal.
Assuming your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash everything I have posted here to get it running. https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenwatch-2/development/sparrow7-1-1debloat-rom-t3800067 If the bootloader is not unlocked, fastboot oem unlock will do it.
CVertigo1 said:
I actually tried playing with a few things on one of my computers the other day to try tracking this down. I was running into an issue where adb worked normally when the watch booted, but it would not work in recovery, and fastboot did not work either. Here is how I fixed it. Open up device manager in Windows and delete any driver pertaining to Android phones or adb. In my example, an Asus driver was causing the problem. I deleted that and reinstalled the generic Google drivers using the 15 second adb/fastboot installer that I posted in this thread. After restarting the computer, adb works perfect in Android and recovery, and fastboot works perfect as well.
TL/DR Delete all Android adb drivers in Windows, then run the 15 second adb installer that I posted in this thread, restart, and get your watch back to normal.
Assuming your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash everything I have posted here to get it running. https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenwatch-2/development/sparrow7-1-1debloat-rom-t3800067 If the bootloader is not unlocked, fastboot oem unlock will do it.
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OK, I got windows to see the watch via fastboot and I downloaded the image that you posted (bloat free) now the watch started to boot, but so far it is just showing spinning dots, and has been for ~5 minutes or so, is this normal?
Hello everyone.
I've got Samsung Galaxy s9+ and I forgot the pattern. I would like to unlock it without losing the data, what is important for me is the photos and videos. I've tried every method on youtube but unfortunately none is working. I bought several programs like Dr.Fone and 4ukey but they don't support this model. Is there anyway to unlock it without Factory Reset? I'm willing to pay for this.
Thank you
If you can get it into fastboot, you can copy the files to your pc using adb and some commands.
Look for a tutorial on this
PhotonIce said:
If you can get it into fastboot, you can copy the files to your pc using adb and some commands.
Look for a tutorial on this
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Thank you for your reply. is fastboot same as recovery mood? sorry but I'm so noob in tech
Get the android studio adb tools zip, unzip it. Install fastboot and normal drivers for your phone. Enter adb, plug in your phone using a data cable. Now, type adb devices. Boot your phone into recovery mode first, your device should show up. If it doesn't, then once in recovery mode, there should be an option to enter fastboot. Select that. If your device still won't appear, try entering download mode (I think download mode is the one you should try first).
Once your device appears in the adb command window, google the command for copying files using adb. Use this command to copy all the files to either an sd card inserted in the phone, or directly onto your pc (if possible).
If none of this is working out for you, and you are willing to pay, take it to a data recovery shop/centre. They should be able to extract the data from the device at a reasonable price.
PhotonIce said:
Get the android studio adb tools zip, unzip it. Install fastboot and normal drivers for your phone. Enter adb, plug in your phone using a data cable. Now, type adb devices. Boot your phone into recovery mode first, your device should show up. If it doesn't, then once in recovery mode, there should be an option to enter fastboot. Select that. If your device still won't appear, try entering download mode (I think download mode is the one you should try first).
Once your device appears in the adb command window, google the command for copying files using adb. Use this command to copy all the files to either an sd card inserted in the phone, or directly onto your pc (if possible).
If none of this is working out for you, and you are willing to pay, take it to a data recovery shop/centre. They should be able to extract the data from the device at a reasonable price.
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I'm speechless for your kind help. I'll try to do all these steps.
I tried to search for "android studio adb tools" but I can't find it's download link. Sorry, but can you please to share me download link for the zip file, I'll really appreciate that so much, then I'll follow your steps.
I took the phone to several phone shops but they couldn't do it. They just telling me they can factory reset which I can do it but I don't want to lose the photos and videos.
Once again, Thank you so much
Here's the link, (sorry, its called platform tools not adb tools, my bad).
Downloading Platform Tools…
Get the Platform Tools to discharge the ADB and fastboot commands that permit the users to perform several incredible benefits and unlock the system settings
magiskupdate.com
Try taking the phone to a data recovery shop, instead of some regular phone/repair shop.
pickasfu said:
Hello everyone.
I've got Samsung Galaxy s9+ and I forgot the pattern. I would like to unlock it without losing the data, what is important for me is the photos and videos. I've tried every method on youtube but unfortunately none is working. I bought several programs like Dr.Fone and 4ukey but they don't support this model. Is there anyway to unlock it without Factory Reset? I'm willing to pay for this.
Thank you
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Doesn't the S9+ have a fingerpritn reader though? Just use that to unlock it..
PhotonIce said:
Here's the link, (sorry, its called platform tools not adb tools, my bad).
Downloading Platform Tools…
Get the Platform Tools to discharge the ADB and fastboot commands that permit the users to perform several incredible benefits and unlock the system settings
magiskupdate.com
Try taking the phone to a data recovery shop, instead of some regular phone/repair shop.
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Thank you for your reply. I'll try this method and let's hope it will success, I'll keep you updated.
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There are several data recovery shops I contacted after your advice, but unfortunately they deal with laptops, external memory cards and hard drives.
PhotonIce said:
Doesn't the S9+ have a fingerpritn reader though? Just use that to unlock it..
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It does. But if device restarted you are forced to enter the pattern or the password and there will be no option for fingerprints.
PhotonIce said:
Get the android studio adb tools zip, unzip it. Install fastboot and normal drivers for your phone. Enter adb, plug in your phone using a data cable. Now, type adb devices. Boot your phone into recovery mode first, your device should show up. If it doesn't, then once in recovery mode, there should be an option to enter fastboot. Select that. If your device still won't appear, try entering download mode (I think download mode is the one you should try first).
Once your device appears in the adb command window, google the command for copying files using adb. Use this command to copy all the files to either an sd card inserted in the phone, or directly onto your pc (if possible).
If none of this is working out for you, and you are willing to pay, take it to a data recovery shop/centre. They should be able to extract the data from the device at a reasonable price.
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Hi,
I downloaded the platform tools and I unzipped it, I installed Samsung dex and the drivers for on the PC, when I plugin the cable I can see there is Galaxy S9+ driver but it's empty because the phone is locked. When I try to open adb.exe it's not doing anything. all the exe doesn't work except sqlite3.exe. Attached is the screen
Is it possible for you to help me via teamviewr? If it success I would pay you. Even if it's not success I'll pay you. I don't mind to pay upfront, Thank you for your help sir