Anyone accomplished this?
If so, elaborate.
Thanks,
Its possible to do it with adb and the command line. Are you familar with using one?
Im very familiar with my mac. I've only used terminal twice to run some java code I wrote.
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Im very familiar with my mac.
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i think he meant ADB and the command line
Ok, so the extent of my knowledge, as it pertains to ADB and terminal, is limited. I can search my mac for files using terminal. Thats it..
I too would appreciate someone to break it down for a n00b such as myself. I don't have a copy of windows so if there is a way without bootcamp that would be awesome!
I've ported DG's aRoot script to a mac form, but I've never done anything like this before so at the moment I'm waiting him to respond to a PM asking permission to post it.
I thought I remembered him saying somewhere that he gave public permission to use the script, but I've been unable to find it. If anyone can find me this link, I'll post it, otherwise I will as soon as I get DG's blessing (assuming he gives it).
Would you be able to use VMware Fusion for something like this - with windows installed? I was about to try that until I read this thread. May have dodged a bullet there. I've been reading this forum for weeks, very informative. Learnin' a bunch.
Cheers.
Hi all,
First off, just want to say thanks to all of the hardworking devs out there that put a lot of time and effort into these projects. You guys are really awesome!
Secondly, I tried to post this as a reply in the developer's forum, but didn't have enough posts to qualify.
That all being said, I followed all of the instructions in Indirect's post here, but can't get the Nook Tablet to bring up recovery mode when I reboot. It just continues to load the standard B&N image. I even tried a factory reset to see if that would work, but same problem. I verified that the files on the micro-SD card match those as shown in Albert's excellent video here. The device is still running 1.4.0.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
No luck here either...I tried the root while watching Albert's You Tube video at the same time. I think the significant thing is that my screen displays something like:
Extracting files to SYSTEM...
Setting SYSTEM:bin/su permissions to 06755...
Creating SYSTEM:xbin/su symbolic link...
Installation Complete!
Install from sdcard complete.
Whereas the screen in the video shows:
Extracting files to SYSTEM...
Setting SYSTEM:bin/su permissions to 06755...
Creating SYSTEM:xbin/su symbolic link...
Installing GApps 29110878
For Android 2.3.5 Customized for the nook tablet
Mounting data...
Extracting files to data...
Unmounting data...
Install complete. Enjoy!
Installation Complete!
So clearly my install seems to silently abort somewhere in the middle...
Any insight or advice would be appreciated!
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~ Veronica
Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet
Beatbox,
Just re-reading your post I think I got farther than you, but also got stuck on your issue earlier. If you keep the Nook plugged into the PC via the USB cable during the power on, the Nook will boot into the recovery mode - that at least was what got me past your issue.
It's not about Rooting OR recovery. It's about the fact that this method is still being worked on. Indirect has been making modifications to the various files and it is my opinion that the file used in Albert's video is NOT the same file that would be downloaded if you went and obtained it right now.
I would wait this out until Indirect writes an updated post explaining that the method is finalized.
If this is not an option the original root method works perfectly.
Land - when you say "original root method" are you talking about something that predates Albert's solution?
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Land - when you say "original root method" are you talking about something that predates Albert's solution?
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See this Thread
If you are running 1.4.1 you will need to downgrade first.
See Here
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Beatbox,
Just re-reading your post I think I got farther than you, but also got stuck on your issue earlier. If you keep the Nook plugged into the PC via the USB cable during the power on, the Nook will boot into the recovery mode - that at least was what got me past your issue.
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Cool jearley9, this did indeed work for me and I was able to load the image. Problem now is that I always end up at the normal B&N Setup screen. Were you able to get past that part?
And thanks to all the other thread participants. I know it takes time to work these things out, so no biggie. We all get a little too excited and impatient with things like these sometimes.
Thanks - looking it over now...
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Beat,
Does your screen match my screen or the one in Albert's video? If it matches then you and I have the same problem. If not then you have something different going on...
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Thanks - looking it over now...
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Beat,
Does your screen match my screen or the one in Albert's video? If it matches then you and I have the same problem. If not then you have something different going on...
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Definitely matches yours. Just didn't know if you got further than I did after rebooting.
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See this Thread
If you are running 1.4.1 you will need to downgrade first.
See Here
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Just wanted to provide an update. I attempted the instructions from the original rooting thread (my nook tablet doesn't have 1.4.1 yet, so didn't need to downgrade). When I ran the batch file to root, it detected that the device was already rooted - which I quote from the script, "Is bothersome."
Okay, so i think my device is half-rooted somehow. Just can't get the new home screen that I'm seeing on all the videos. I'll keep you guys updated with my further troubleshooting attempts.
Beat, you and I are at least synchronized - I too tried the original root method, and I had the same exact problem as you describe... a message saying "already rooted". I did a system reset right before I tried the root, so I don't see how it could be "already rooted".
I just purchased my Nook yesterday. I am wondering if there are newer units (mine included) that are more resistant to being rooted?
I'm having the same issue, but I can use the search function to determine that apps WERE installed (and will execute properly). I believe that Indirect has removed ADW launcher and Homecatcher from the zip we're suppossed to drop onto the SD Card. My guess is that we're waiting for him to come up with a solution to the "Market not showing up in launcher" issue.
Can someone confirm this?
Well any other tactics I've tried have been to no avail, so I'll just be patient and wait for Indirect to address it. I'm sure he has enough on his plate without us bugging him.
Many thanks to him again for even working on something like this.
Edit:
Okay, for some reason I missed Albert Wertz's helpful Youtube comment:
Please Vote this comment up so everyone else can read it among all the others. Indirect is making some changes to the script, if you dont get adw to launch right after the first reboot from root, you may have to download it manually from the market. You can use the N button menu search function to pull up market by typing M in the search. You can launcher it from here. Until the bugs are worked out, you may only be able to install from market, sideloading may still be an issue. Indirect is fixin
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I did this and have no problem bringing up the Android Market now. Just installed an app successfully. Not sure where it lives though. I could only seem to launch it from the Recently Downloaded icon at the bottom bar.
Edit 2:
Okay, just restarted after installing the ADW and now it prompted me to start with it. Only issue I have now is if I hit the N button, it reverts back to the original Barnes & Noble homescreen and I have to reboot to launch ADW again.
I got pretty much to the same place - I downloaded HomeCatcher but that seems to be non-functional - Looks like the Nook home screen is winning this round...
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Beat, you and I are at least synchronized - I too tried the original root method, and I had the same exact problem as you describe... a message saying "already rooted". I did a system reset right before I tried the root, so I don't see how it could be "already rooted".
I just purchased my Nook yesterday. I am wondering if there are newer units (mine included) that are more resistant to being rooted?
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To truly "reset" the system run the downgrade I linked previously EVEN IF you are on 1.4.0. After that it will be just like you took the NT out of the box. Then run the Indirect Root Batch and the "you are already rooted" should be gone. I would hope so anyway
Land,
I did the press and hold 9 times and got back to factory state.
Also, I tried Brianf21's files and I got the same problem as you. If I try to open Update.Zip from Windows it gives me "Please insert last disk of a multi-volume set...". I would guess that the zip file is malformed or incomplete, but that's just a guess...
-jearley
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Land,
I did the press and hold 9 times and got back to factory state.
Also, I tried Brianf21's files and I got the same problem as you. If I try to open Update.Zip from Windows it gives me "Please insert last disk of a multi-volume set...". I would guess that the zip file is malformed or incomplete, but that's just a guess...
-jearley
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I copied this post to the Development Thread in my recent reply to Brianf21. It is conceivable at this point that you and I are the only ones that have tried this. lol
Please put information regarding future attempts in that thread to help him troubleshoot.
Glad to see that you were able to reset. I don't believe it will be necessary again if Brian fixes the issue. To my knowledge simply entering CWM using his image had NO affect on my NT.
Land,
Sorry I can't comply with your request - the forum software won't let me post in the development area due to my "newness" - I am 53 years old and have 30 years of software/firmware development experience, but to this forum I am a "newbie"
jearley
jearley9 said:
Land,
Sorry I can't comply with your request - the forum software won't let me post in the development area due to my "newness" - I am 53 years old and have 30 years of software/firmware development experience, but to this forum I am a "newbie"
jearley
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Alrighty then.... I don't know if I should laugh or cry. You can't even "post" in the Dev section? I wonder how many posts you need. Seems a little extreme to me but you will get there soon enough I guess.
In the meantime I'll make sure that your comments are known. Thanks!
Hey everyone,
I'm a newb to android hacking (but fairly tech-savvy) but I was hoping someone could help me out with this. I'm running Bean's Revision 4 that I flashed with TWRP and everything is going swell except 1 small issue: I can't save any attachments that are sent to me via text message. I'm trying to save the photos of my niece and every time I do I get an error that says:
"/storage/sdcard0/DownloadIMG951035.jpg: open failed: EACCES (Permission Denied)"
I've searched quite a bit and found quite a few threads about permission issues and code that the people involved in the discussion claim can remedy the situation, but I don't know the first thing about how to run code on my Note 2. I've heard people mention running code in Terminal and I think I saw something about that in TWRP recovery, but can someone please help me out here. How do you run code on the Note 2? Does anyone happen to know what code I'd need to run to edit the permissions so I can save attachments from my text messaging app?
Thanks for any info!
P.S. Just realized I forgot a title for the thread... While we're in the helping spirit, anyone know how to edit a thread title AFTER posting?
You need to use a terminal emulator app, unless you have a recovery script. I prefer ConnectBot, but everyone has their own preference, I'm sure.
Make backups before you start running random code! What works for one person/phone/rom may not work for you.
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You need to use a terminal emulator app, unless you have a recovery script. I prefer ConnectBot, but everyone has their own preference, I'm sure.
Make backups before you start running random code! What works for one person/phone/rom may not work for you.
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OK, I actually found a terminal emulator app embedded in Bean's Revision 4 rom, but I don't suppose you (or anyone else for that matter) know what code I'd need to run in order to make this happen? I'd really like to have the ability to save attachments from text messages.
Just wondering, but with JCase's new moto X exploit being released, could this be used to root the HDX? From what I understand it should work on any android version that supports ASEC.
This may be a possibility... We'll have to wait and see...
Sent from my Nexus 4
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Just wondering, but with JCase's new moto X exploit being released, could this be used to root the HDX? From what I understand it should work on any android version that supports ASEC.
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Jcase is a good dude. If anyone hasn't already, a polite & to the point PM should be sent to him asking just that. That is exactly what I did that led to the first root.
I personally am still rooted, I don't know exactly what I did differently than everyone else, besides installing safestrap a second time on the rom slot I use, but I have not blocked anything, not deleted or renamed any files, nothing, but updates come & the Kernel & BL fail to flash & it gets stuck in the Bootloader screen. I reboot, still have access to SS & am still rooted every time. Every single update has downloaded & tried to install & every single one has failed.
ASEC...
Hmmmm.... I will have to go through the KF HDX source, but if this exploit exists & it may very well considering it wasn't even fixed by Google until 4.4.2, the ASEC exploit should work just fine on the HDX.
Some interesting info here: http://blog.cassidiancybersecurity.com/post/2014/06/Android-4.4.3,-or-fixing-an-old-local-root
Basically the way ASEC exploit works, you can redirect a partition mount to ANYTHING, as long as it is an existing directory & there is an existing symbolic link to the directory. Interesting, even if it is a very old exploit, & very possibly something much easier to accomplish root with than some of the things I have played with, including SED...
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Hey, guys, I made the suggestion to contact jcase again a few days ago. PLEASE do NOT contact him regarding exploits right now. He is taking a break from this stuff & I hadn't bothered to check with him, or to check his current status.
If I feel like I am onto something, or if anyone else does, please let me know & I can get the idea or possible exploit to someone else. Jcase has done a lot for the XDA community, so give him his well deserved break.
Hello, I am a newbie working with Android Studio so thank you in advanced for your patience. I am attempted to restore a backup file from an LG device onto an emulator device. In the process I am facing an issue I can't identify. To start the emulator I continue getting a permissions denied msg.
If I run the command "sudo chown ubuntu /dev/kvm" the permissions issue is corrected. It then happens again later and I can't figure out why? Are the permissions resetting for some reason?
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Hello, I am a newbie working with Android Studio.......
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I haven't used this in quite some time but, you may find the following threads helpful for what you are looking for. Don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599005
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3698584
Good Luck!
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