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[PRJ] Linux and Android for CDMA Diamond (DIAM500)

Android 2.0 (Eclair) for CDMA Diamond (DIAM500)
Instructions
Put the files from my zip file (zImage, modules, startup.txt) in the root of your Internal Storage
From this xda post, download the latest XDANDROID build.
From the XDANDROID 7z file, extract system.sqsh, haret.exe, initrd.gz, calibration, conf/, media/, and (optionally) AndroidApps/ into the root of your Internal Storage
From stinebd's rootfs autobuild site, download the latest rootfs, rename it to rootfs.img, and put it in the root of your Internal Storage.
If you are updating from an earlier version of Android or just want to clear your settings, you can delete data.img from the root of Internal Storage.
Run haret.exe and boot
Notes
Touchscreen calibration values are stored in the ts-calibration file in the root of Internal Storage. To re-calibrate, delete the file and restart.
The "end call" button takes the phone in and out of sleep.
Android's "Menu" button is mapped to the top-left/Home button. The 5-way pad and the scroll ring both work.
Android's "Home" button is mapped to the power button on top of the phone.
Wi-Fi is working, although Linux sometimes crashes when WiFi is turned off.
If you want to try Android 1.6: From this Android build, extract haret.exe, initrd.gz, system.sqsh, calibration, calibration_diamond, and the AndroidApps/, conf/ and media/ directories into the root of your Internal Storage.
ChangeLog
3-23-2010:
Touchscreen double-tap issue should be gone, big thanks to eval- and especially bzo
HTC wired headset and 3.5mm headphones both work
3-8-2010:
Hardware 3D is re-enabled (accidentally disabled it)
3-6-2010 Update:
Bluetooth now works, big thanks to bzo
Touchscreen should be improved
Power-off now resets the phone instead of crashing
2-25-2010 Update:
When WiFi is turned off the phone shouldn't crash
2-19-2010 Update:
Power collapse now works, so power consumption should be much lower when the screen is turned off.
WiFi should work, as long as you use a new rootfs from stinebd's autobuild site. If you tried to use WiFi in the last ~2 weeks and it failed, WiFi still may not work with this new rootfs and kernel. See this post for solutions.
2-17-2010 Update:
Microphone works without having to make a call in WinMo
WiFi still isn't working, but I'll post a patched rootfs soon to fix it
2-10-2010 Update:
Hardware 3D acceleration is working under Eclair
Brought in makkonen's fixes for battery status--they're rough, but better than being stuck at 5% all the time
WiFi is not working at the moment, but I'll lean on the XDANDROID guys to get my fix in.
2-3-2010 Update:
Linux is now using much more of the phone's memory: 180MB vs. 103MB, thanks to some patches from the Hero and Droid Eris kernel source.
Touchscreen calibration is now supported with the Feb. 2 XDANDROID build, thanks to makkonen and phh.
1-27-2010 Update:
Stability should be much improved
A new touchscreen driver is included that is a big improvement over the old one, thanks to makkonen and phh. A calibration utility is coming soon. Until then, calibration is stored at the bottom of conf/eclair.user.conf, and you can put your WinMo calibration in there with this guide.
The USB product ID has been changed in the hope that ADB will work on Windows. Try it out and post back if it works.
1-22-2010 Update:
The power button (on top of the phone) is now mapped to Home, and holding it down will show apps running in the background
Sound, data, and WiFi should all be working
1-11-2010 Update:
Tested and working with Eclair
Deep sleep should be working better (use less power)
12-26-2009 Update:
Kernel improvements:
The speaker and earpiece now work (but not the microphone)
Screen backlight control works
Rootfs improvements:
Thanks to makkonen's RIL fix, cell data works in Android without having to end the connection in WinMo first
I made a change to /init that might help mjb94, hackman238 and others that have partitioned internal storage. If you were getting a "cannot mount" error on boot, let me know if this fixes it.
12-16-2009 Post
We do have a Google wave for Android--right now it's a cross between a wiki-status-report and chat room. I'm not sure how to give a link to a wave, but it's open to everyone and called "Android on HTC Windows Mobile Phones (Diamond, Raphael, Blackstone, Rhodium, Topaz)". If anyone wants a wave invite, PM me and I have a few to give out.
Enjoy Android, and if you need help or have questions, PM me or post here
Donations are greatly appreciated , or help finding an engineering job in San Diego!

thanks mr. pippy for all your work. my wife is happy that once the microphone works i wont want to buy a new phone!

wow
you are definately making progress on the diamonds android

Is there any chance of the mic working anytime soon? I know this isn't an fast paced process but I'm just so sick of wm.

Can someone invite me to Google Wave please?
my gmail account is mike.cgy

bdusmc said:
Can someone invite me to Google Wave please?
my gmail account is mike.cgy
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I just sent you one.

Awesome - I got it... Thanks a lot!

Wow, you're getting a lot done in a short period of time, Thanks!
Will donate as soon as I can!

the boot stops on
"handhover: boot [htc_fb-1] -> real [ttyo]"

For the latest version, it will boot for me, but as soon as I have a 3g connection it seems to reboot any time I touch anything.

Boots up fine
Latest build boots up and seems to run fine for several hours but after playing with it, it seems to get more and more unstable. I went 10 hours with it plugged in sleeping and then unplugged it and used it moderately for about 3 hours before it crashed. Now it's crashed 3 times within minutes of each other. Good stuff though, can't wait until it's stable enough to use full time. Diamond has plenty of nuts to run it pretty good. Sure would be nice to have a dual boot phone. No reason to upgrade and get the best of both worlds...

giovesoft said:
the boot stops on
"handhover: boot [htc_fb-1] -> real [ttyo]"
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I get the same error on my Raph500. I tried from the micro SD card and from the root of the fs.

giovesoft said:
the boot stops on
"handhover: boot [htc_fb-1] -> real [ttyo]"
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rothgar said:
I get the same error on my Raph500. I tried from the micro SD card and from the root of the fs.
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Sorry, my kernels are only tested on DIAM500. The RAPH500 mtype (set in startup.txt) is 2182, you should have better luck with that. Also, this thread is for RAPH800 but there may be some RAPH500 people there.

mr pippy i still get the same error as in your other post with the failed to mount sd and the 2 partions, i tried reformatting

mjb94 said:
mr pippy i still get the same error as in your other post with the failed to mount sd and the 2 partions, i tried reformatting
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Did you reformat or repartition? Would you happen to be one of those people who has a partitioned card? Basically, I think the layout of your MC can have as many partitions as you want on it as long as mmcblkp1 (the first partition) is a fat32 partition with the needed files on it. There's also a little info on this problem on the wiki, lavender.t posted a solution that works 100% of the time if you're able to enter keystrokes.

Willis111 said:
Did you reformat or repartition? Would you happen to be one of those people who has a partitioned card? Basically, I think the layout of your MC can have as many partitions as you want on it as long as mmcblkp1 (the first partition) is a fat32 partition with the needed files on it. There's also a little info on this problem on the wiki, lavender.t posted a solution that works 100% of the time if you're able to enter keystrokes.
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I simply in disk utility clicked on restore and erased the disk restoring with ms-dos fat
is there another way to do this. i have access to linux and osx not windows
it only shows i have one partition so idk!
no dice. heres what i have done
ok i restore the disk in to ms-dos fat
no dice
i repartiton with a scheme of one partition
no dice
i change the partiton table no dice
i tried lavaders thing but i couldn't get the keyboard to come up

there is a new android version called eclair 2.0 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=601751 .

i also formatted from the phone

Possible fix for microphone
I haven't tested this yet, but blast3r in irc tested a workaround for the microphone this morning and said it worked:
In WinMo, start a voice call and leave it connected while you open HaRET and boot into Linux. In Android, the microphone should now work for voice calls.

MrPippy said:
I haven't tested this yet, but blast3r in irc tested a workaround for the microphone this morning and said it worked:
In WinMo, start a voice call and leave it connected while you open HaRET and boot into Linux. In Android, the microphone should now work for voice calls.
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Yep, confirmed for me. Made a phone call with android and could talk just fine. Probably can just call voice mail with win mobile and launch HaRET. Trying that right now.

[KERNEL][GUIDE] PSFreedom enabled kernel by Adrynalyne

Thanks to Adrynalyne for the kernel and Docmon for the support
Download the following file that matches your current ROM (All have been BDVD enabled):
Sense Based ROM: http://adrynalyne.us/files/kernels/psfreedom/bdvd/psfreedom_bdvd_inc_sense.zip
CyanogenMod6: http://adrynalyne.us/files/kernels/psfreedom/bdvd/psfreedom_bdvd_inc_cm6.zip
Ruby: http://adrynalyne.us/files/kernels/psfreedom/bdvd/psfreedom_bdvd_inc_ruby.zip
Prerequisites: Must have PS3 version 3.41 phat or slim. Must be rooted. If you are not, use unrevoked here: http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/unrevoked3
Instructions:
1.) Place downloaded zip file from above on SD card
2.) Make Nandroid backup (just in case)
3.) install zip through recovery
4.) reboot phone
5.) Step 5 is only necessary if you are running CM6 or Ruby.
5a.) Download terminal emulator app from market and install
5b.) Open terminal emulator and issue the following commands
su
insmod /system/lib/modules/psfreedom.ko
6.) plug in cable from PS3 to Incredible
7.) Turn off power to PS3 by unplugging power cable if you have a slim or by flipping the switch if you have a phat model then reconnect/toggle back on
8.) Press the power button immediately followed by the eject button on the PS3.
9.) You may now unplug your phone from the PS3 as it is no longer necessary.
10.) You can now flash your kernel of choice back onto your phone to "disable" this mod. Or you can recover your nandroid backup.
Now you should have two new menu options under games on the dashboard. You can use these to install programs such as backup manager or other homebrew.
Enjoy!

Source:
http://adrynalyne.us/files/kernels/psfreedom/source/

Ruby kernel:
(Needs testing)
http://adrynalyne.us/files/kernels/psfreedom/bdvd/psfreedom_bdvd_inc_ruby.zip
CM6 kernel:
(Needs testing, may require module loading via insmod)
http://adrynalyne.us/files/kernels/psfreedom/bdvd/psfreedom_bdvd_inc_cm6.zip

Awesome, thanks for the instructions! Will try it out later tonight or tomorrow.
One question, can anyone explain in layman's terms what the difference between these is:
payload_dev_bdemu.bin : This is the PSGroove payload which adds Poke/Peek system calls, with BD-Emu support
payload_bdemu.bin : This is the standard payload with BD-Emu support (which allows to play backups)

Nice, just tried the Droid port on my wife's phone last night. Gonna try this on my Dinc tonight.

Cant wait to try this!!! My Teensy is on backorder so this is a perfect stand-in.

Just checked my PS3 and it's still on ver 3.30 so I may have to try this out on Ruby!!!

jermaine151 said:
Just checked my PS3 and it's still on ver 3.30 so I may have to try this out on Ruby!!!
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You can download the 3.41 update and apply it using Sony's directions for applying updates via a flash drive. Then you can take advantage of this exploit.

shabubu said:
Awesome, thanks for the instructions! Will try it out later tonight or tomorrow.
One question, can anyone explain in layman's terms what the difference between these is:
payload_dev_bdemu.bin : This is the PSGroove payload which adds Poke/Peek system calls, with BD-Emu support
payload_bdemu.bin : This is the standard payload with BD-Emu support (which allows to play backups)
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The difference is only noticable if you are a dev and looking at peeking into the kernel. If you are just wanting to use it to play backups or homebrew, either will work.

Confirmed working on Virtuous 2.6. Backup manager and FTP server installed and setup. FTPing backups to the PS3 as I type.

does this work on my Xbox360?

zeke1988 said:
does this work on my Xbox360?
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You have got to be kidding...

enomele said:
You have got to be kidding...
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Haha I'm sure he/she is.

Confirmed working on Ruby, using Backup Manager to backup MAG now. Awesome job on this Adrynalyne!

Worked wonderfully on Virtuous 2.6
Thanks again!

bhazard451 said:
Confirmed working on Ruby, using Backup Manager to backup MAG now. Awesome job on this Adrynalyne!
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Glad to hear, and thanks

adrynalyne said:
Glad to hear, and thanks [/QU
Enjoy yourself some beer! I recommend the Dogfish Head *****es Brew, the donation should cover it.
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adrynalyne said:
Ruby kernel:
CM6 kernel:
(Needs testing, may require module loading via insmod)
http://adrynalyne.us/files/kernels/psfreedom/bdvd/psfreedom_bdvd_inc_cm6.zip
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I tried applying to CM6 nightly build 09-08 and it gave me an error in CW about signature. Also what does it mean by it "require module loading via insmod". THank You.

htchot said:
I tried applying to CM6 nightly build 09-08 and it gave me an error in CW about signature. Also what does it mean by it "require module loading via insmod". THank You.
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Well, before the psfreedom.ko file was autoloaded at boot time, you had to manually go into a terminal emulator and su then type insmod /system/modules/psfreedom.ko I think that was the path. If you go to the first post and look at the old thread we were in, you can search in that and find the exact path.

rulevoid said:
Well, before the psfreedom.ko file was autoloaded at boot time, you had to manually go into a terminal emulator and su then type insmod /system/modules/psfreedom.ko I think that was the path. If you go to the first post and look at the old thread we were in, you can search in that and find the exact path.
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Thank you for the reply. So how to I apply this kernal for CM6? I get a signature verification error when I tried to apply it in CW. Thank YOu.

[ROM] Adeo v0.2 (REDUX) for Atrix 4G

***MOD EDIT***
THIS ROM ONLY WORKS ON 4.1.26. Please consider another ROM unless you know what you are doing.
History & IntroThe first version was done with 3 different batch files, it ended up being very hacky and even ended up bricking one phone because the cleanup script didn't properly work.
I have rebuilt it from the ground up as a shell script. The initial temp root and file push is done with a batch file, it then fires off the install script on the phone which reports back to the batch with helpful info about what it is doing and what to expect from the phone as it goes. You no longer have to accept any superuser requests either.
The new script has been used on tons of phones now, everything executed exactly as I expected it to. I really didn't want to post this until we had a stock firmware to restore to, after the first release I have been worried about you guys bricking your devices, but what the hell, here it is anyways.
Come chat with us!​FeaturesWorks for rooted and non-rooted devices
Deodexed
Reboot Option
Reboot to Recovery option
Ad Blocking
Removed power options header​ChangelogAdeo v0.2: (3/9/2011)
Added Unknown Sources checkbox
Added Preferred install location (internal, sdcard, let system decide)​Adeo v0.1: (2/28/2011)
Reboot to Recovery option
Ad Blocking
Only remove app/framework Dalvik-Cache (fixes /data app issues)
Removed power options header​Four simple rulesDo NOT do a factory reset if something goes wrong(soft brick), you will lose adb access and have a pretty brick
Do NOT do this if you are not familiar with ADB, if you softbrick you need to use adb to fix it
DO NOT PULL THE BATTERY, EVER WHILE INSTALLING
BE PATIENT​How to Install
Read the four rules above
Read the four rules above, again
Read the four rules above, again, one more time to make sure you've got it
Download the installer (AdeoInstallerv0.1.7z, AdeoUpdaterv0.2.7z)
Hook up your phone via usb with ADB enabled
run INSTALL.bat from the unzipped files
sit back, relax, wait until it reboots (can take upto 5min, be patient!!)
Read the disclaimer below
Enjoy!
DisclaimerIf you brick your device, I cannot be held responsible. Simply restore with the stock SBF to get you phone working again.​Video Walkthru

Nice! First basic rom How would someone restore back to stop if you cant do a factory reset? I know on the captivate I had a nice Odin flash to do that.
Thanks

A custom ROM?
I'm going to have to buy an Atrix!
EDIT: Bought it!
EDIT2: And Adeo'd it. All UI lag is gone! This is awesome!

I am running this in my Atrix now - I believe my phone was the 4th phone to have this install perfectly on with no issues. Designgears, you are the man, once again! Thank you for this!

PM sent DG. I cheated an caught link a few minutes early and wanted say thanks! This is running great with no issues and I'm loving the reboot option...

Installed on mine, worked flawlessly. Thanks!

connexion2005 said:
PM sent DG. I cheated an caught link a few minutes early and wanted say thanks! This is running great with no issues and I'm loving the reboot option...
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Haha, I understand your PM now... you got my file before I posted this.
psufan5 said:
Nice! First basic rom How would someone restore back to stop if you cant do a factory reset? I know on the captivate I had a nice Odin flash to do that.
Thanks
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the factory reset is only if you brick.
There is no easy way to get back to stock, I will make a thing just like this installer to do that, actually its done, testing it

designgears said:
Haha, I understand your PM now... you got my file before I posted this.
the factory reset is only if you brick.
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So if all else fails, the factory reset will bring it back to out of the box shape? Just concerned because Im still debating if I want to keep the phone before my 30 days is up etc. Id like to return it as stock obviously, but I also need to test out custom mods before my decision.
Thanks man.

I am curious, what changes were made for the reboot mod?
Also, thanks for the rom!

psufan5 said:
so if all else fails, the factory reset will bring it back to out of the box shape? Just concerned because im still debating if i want to keep the phone before my 30 days is up etc. Id like to return it as stock obviously, but i also need to test out custom mods before my decision.
Thanks man.
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no no no, do not factory reset if it bricks!!! Read the op!!!!

shawnbuck said:
I am curious, what changes were made for the reboot mod?
Also, thanks for the rom!
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smali edits in the framework.jar, android.policy.jar and added an image and sting to framework-res.apk

I saw the no factory reset posts lol... I was just curious what can be done to return the phone back to stock once this is all done with.
Thanks.

psufan5 said:
I saw the no factory reset posts lol... I was just curious what can be done to return the phone back to stock once this is all done with.
Thanks.
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I designed this script to handle payloads, just need to package up one with a new payload with stock files and upload it.

Installed... Removed Laggyness i was getting with blur UI.
as to refering to the blur UI....
this is my second Atrix.. had to bring my first one back because when i was on tier 3 support the other night they fried the sim card reader with an update which was killing data signal to my phone... that phone had no laggyness whats so ever at all. I got this one today out of the box was having laggyness and slow response to key presses.. this fixed that as of so far.

designgears said:
smali edits in the framework.jar, android.policy.jar and added an image and sting to framework-res.apk
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Nice, I will give this shot. Although I am already running DeOdexed already but I figured may be you got it running better than mine
I am also going to start editing small things like animations. No sense oh having all this power without some eye candy

Hello designgears,
Did you re-signed the apks? If so, could you share the key files you used? The reason I ask for it, it's because I am playing around with the /system/app apks and was getting errors like:
"Package com.motorola.blur.home has no signatures that match those in shared user"
Awesome job, btw!

Stupid question. How do I hook up the phone with adb enabled? When I run the bat file it says error: device offline, but in my devices I see ADB interface Mot Composite ADB interface.

uskr said:
Hello designgears,
Did you re-signed the apks? If so, could you share the key files you used? The reason I ask for it, it's because I am playing around with the /system/app apks and was getting errors like:
"Package com.motorola.blur.home has no signatures that match those in shared user"
Awesome job, btw!
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Not sure, I didn't get an errors like that.
airbillion said:
Stupid question. How do I hook up the phone with adb enabled? When I run the bat file it says error: device offline, but in my devices I see ADB interface Mot Composite ADB interface.
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Try a usb port on the back of your PC

airbillion said:
Stupid question. How do I hook up the phone with adb enabled? When I run the bat file it says error: device offline, but in my devices I see ADB interface Mot Composite ADB interface.
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Download ADB Wireless from the Market. It'll help solve that one for you.

airbillion said:
Stupid question. How do I hook up the phone with adb enabled? When I run the bat file it says error: device offline, but in my devices I see ADB interface Mot Composite ADB interface.
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Install the Android SDK
install the MOTO drivers it will also install the moto adb drivers with it.
Install the ADB function drivers into the SDK/tools folder
run...cd to the sdk/tools folder... run... adb devices
should show the device is up which means ADB is enabled

Keyboard Issue's, how to solve them!

Hi Guys,
This is driving me crazy. A lot of people, who are too lazy to search. Well, here you go.
Allright, you brought your Xperia X1 with android. Now, there is a problem. Once in a while, the keyboard does not respond, only action is a reboot. HELP?
Allright, lets get started.
Download this package:
http://www.mediafire.com/?cp1o1glxjo145pu
Install a android of your choice(just normally).
Unpack, and copy all (yes, all) contents to you SD card.
Move the turbo or Monster kernal to the NKBoot Map, click yes to replace any excisting files.
On your computer, open up the readme, and read it carefully.
After step 4(after you entered 'su') type this:
rm /lib/modules* -rf
That will remove your current modules, and at the next boot, they will be replaced.
Reboot, and proceed with step 5 and the rest. Follow the guide excactly, then you're good!
Have a nice evening!

Not Test, But Thanks You !!!! I Need

sorry to say but when i folled your guide to just after step 4 when typing the -rf
it says cannot remove read only file system
is that normal?
thanks

yes it is. just reboot after the error, then the new modules will install!

Just thinking ... a dev might know it this is possible ...
Hm, perhaps, best solution at the moment would be, to run the unload-load-script when the phone is waking up from sleep mode. So, when keypad is lost, the user can send to sleep with the power button an immediately switch it on again ... and additionally, the script can run when a call comes in ... don't know if these events can get picked up and the event-handlers can be changed, just thinking ...
Ciao
Klaus

Kurt Krummbein said:
Hm, perhaps, best solution at the moment would be, to run the unload-load-script when the phone is waking up from sleep mode. So, when keypad is lost, the user can send to sleep with the power button an immediately switch it on again ... and additionally, the script can run when a call comes in ... don't know if these events can get picked up and the event-handlers can be changed, just thinking ...
Ciao
Klaus
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Don't know if this could be a good option. Because I have had some freezes when runing the script. And sometimes the screen changes it orientation.

thomskipsp said:
After step 4(after you entered 'su') type this:
rm /lib/modules* -rf
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casualt said:
sorry to say but when i folled your guide to just after step 4 when typing the -rf
it says cannot remove read only file system
is that normal?
thanks
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Shouldn't it be?:
After step 4(after you entered 'su') type this:
rm /lib/modules/* -rf
mind the /
Anyway, I tried both ways, and rm /lib/modules/* -rf seems to work, but I can't load back into CWM if I install a kernel with seperate keyboard modules. I think I mess up the exact order of installing normal, removing modules, replacing kernel, restarting. Hope this will work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1072387

Yes. I can restart keyboard after freeze. Although with eggy monster kernel, my screen is rotated 90degrees after that.
No. I can't get back into CWM, after I switched to a kernel with seperate modules.
The original kernels of Honeycomb v3 both worked.
I tried the kernels with seperate modules of this post and i tried the ygge kernels.
Can this be solved? No. But apparently, there is a workaround http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1072387.

when I type "sh /data/opt/autostart.sh" and press Enter, I get this error:
"insmod: can't read '/lib/modiles/microp-ksc.ko': no such file or directory
insmod: can't read '/lib/modiles/microp-keypad.ko': no such file or directory"
Can you help me?.
Where is kovsky keyboard modules????
I using ygge kernels with HoneyComb Froyo V.3
PS: sorry I used the same post in several threads

How to root your Samsung Galaxy Gear!

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Gear:
Firstly:
I AM IN NO WAY, SHAPE OR FORM, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OUTCOME OF YOU FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS! IT WORKED FOR ME, BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN IT WILL ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, WITHOUT A DOUBT, WORK FOR YOU!
Root Guide:
Preparation:
1. Install Samsung's official ADB Drivers from here.
2. Get Cydia Impactor from here.
3. Go to your Gear's settings and enable ADB​
To Root:
1. Plug in the device and let it install all the drivers it needs.
2.Unzip the Cydia Impactor folder you just downloaded
3. Open Impactor from the folder you just unzipped
4. The default "# drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su" is what you need
5. Click start
6. Once the process completes, the device will still look normal, but is fully rooted!​
I will have to leave it to you guys to install a utility like SuperSU or Superuser until there is a functioning recovery for the Gear.
Though this isn't necessary, however, and in some most cases doesn't work! SuperSU or Superuser just manage what apps access the SU command, so if you trust the app, it should be ok!
Enjoy your newly rooted device!​
How to restore back to stock:
Preparation:
1. Get Odin 3.07 from here.
2. Find the proper .md5 file from here.
(If you are in the US, just select the Great Britain file.)
3. Install Samsung ADB drivers from here.​
To Restore:
1. Plug in the Gear
2.From being powered on, (Bootable or not) press and hold the button of the right until the Gear shows "Samsung Galaxy Gear Rebooting" and rapidly press the button until you get to the "Select REBOOT MODE" screen.
3. Highlight "Download" in the list by pressing the button to scroll.
4. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds (and let go! The screen won't change immediately) and let it boot into download mode.
5. Unzip the .zip file you just downloaded that contains the ROM itself.
6. Select the PDA button and open the .MD5 file in the folder you just unzipped.
7. DO NOT ALTER ANYTHING ELSE!!!
8. Click the start button, and you'll be back to stock within a couple of minutes! (Most likely with any data on /data kept and all sideloaded apps remaining.)​
Any questions? Ask below! Want to help me make a ROM or Recovery? PM me!​

I tried this on OSX and now have a device that won't connect via USB anymore, even after factory reset! Proceed with caution.
EDIT : The device would still connect to adb in 64-bit Ubuntu, and and after re-running the application I have a rooted device. Busybox has been installed and all seems to be working well now.

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BUS DR1V3R said:
I tried this on OSX and now have a device that won't connect via USB anymore, even after factory reset! Proceed with caution.
EDIT : The device would still connect to adb in 64-bit Ubuntu, and and after re-running the application I have a rooted device. Busybox has been installed and all seems to be working well now.
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I had issues with impactor crashing on my Mac, so i ran it on Windows instead as well!

photonicgeek said:
I had issues with impactor crashing on my Mac, so i ran it on Windows instead as well!
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I'm actually not sure what's going on with this thing now. Busybox said the device was rooted, and it installed, but I can't seem to run any commands that require root.
Are you running Superuser or SuperSU, and what version?

Does this mean i will be able to use this with my HTC one? Im a newbie when it comes to this but id love to buy this watch to use with my stock 4.2 HTC One. Thanks.
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Great news! :victory:
About 'UNROOT'? ... any idea? Or we just flash official rom back to GEAR?

big_pongo said:
Great news! :victory:
About 'UNROOT'? ... any idea? Or we just flash official rom back to GEAR?
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Haven't rooted mine yet. But seems like the unroot feature in supersu should work
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This is great news! Thank you sir for creating an account. Just to share ur find. Who knows this might even make it to XDA wall on home page! But I do have to ask, how did you know Cydia Impactor would do the trick?

To answer some questions...
Ok, Firstly, mounting the gear should never have been possible... I know I have tried!
The entire process of rooting a device is simply getting the file "su" into /system/bin/ but the trick is getting it in there without root privileges! The truth is SuperSU or Superuser aren't ACTUALLY needed, they actually just regulate how apps access the "su" command.
To use the gear with any watch would require a new ROM which I know NOTHING about, but I am looking into modding the first one. (I recommend setting the screen DPI to 100)
And to answer @trevor7428 , I am an iPhone and Android user, and I do a lot of research into how exploits work. Saurik who does a lot of iPhone security research, mentioned the "Master Key" ("Hack 99% of Android devices") exploit, how to exploit it (Where impactor came from!), and also how to fix it. Thus, I thought that the worst that would happen is that it would fail!

photonicgeek said:
Ok, Firstly, mounting the gear should never have been possible... I know I have tried!
The entire process of rooting a device is simply getting the file "su" into /system/bin/ but the trick is getting it in there without root privileges! The truth is SuperSU or Superuser aren't ACTUALLY needed, they actually just regulate how apps access the "su" command.
To use the gear with any watch would require a new ROM which I know NOTHING about, but I am looking into modding the first one. (I recommend setting the screen DPI to 100)
And to answer @trevor7428 , I am an iPhone and Android user, and I do a lot of research into how exploits work. Saurik who does a lot of iPhone security research, mentioned the "Master Key" ("Hack 99% of Android devices") exploit, how to exploit it (Where impactor came from!), and also how to fix it. Thus, I thought that the worst that would happen is that it would fail!
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After typing that about mounting the gear I immediately questioned whether that ever worked. :silly:
That being said, I have the su file in system/bin and system/xbin/, but anytime I try to run something that requires root it says "must be suid to work properly". After trying to find a fix for that for a few hours without luck I've run out of ideas.
Better yet, why not make a backup of the rooted rom that can be flashed via Odin now that download mode is more accessible?

Someone please sticky this so its easy to find
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Minecraft on the Galaxy Gear!
BUS DR1V3R said:
After typing that about mounting the gear I immediately questioned whether that ever worked. :silly:
That being said, I have the su file in system/bin and system/xbin/, but anytime I try to run something that requires root it says "must be suid to work properly". After trying to find a fix for that for a few hours without luck I've run out of ideas.
Better yet, why not make a backup of the rooted rom that can be flashed via Odin now that download mode is more accessible?
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I just added restore instructions to the OP!
Oh, and I found that Minecraft actually runs rather well, if not extremely cramped!
Look for my video on Youtube! Username: Photonic Boom

photonicgeek said:
I just added restore instructions to the OP!
Oh, and I found that Minecraft actually runs rather well, if not extremely cramped!
Look for my video on Youtube! Username: Photonic Boom
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This looks to have worked fine.
However now I have a couple of "Payload" apps in my drawer...do you know what files these are so I can remove them?

codeman05 said:
This looks to have worked fine.
However now I have a couple of "Payload" apps in my drawer...do you know what files these are so I can remove them?
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Hmmm... payload... could you possibly upload a picture? or...
1.is it a custom launcher?
2.do they have custom icons, or are they the stock "these apps have no icon" icons?
3.if it is a custom launcher, are the apps uninstallable?

photonicgeek said:
Hmmm... payload... could you possibly upload a picture? or...
1.is it a custom launcher?
2.do they have custom icons, or are they the stock "these apps have no icon" icons?
3.if it is a custom launcher, are the apps uninstallable?
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No, no custom launcher yet.
It's in the "stock" app drawer and they do not have an icon, just the generic green android guy.
I'll see if I can get a screenshot

codeman05 said:
No, no custom launcher yet.
It's in the "stock" app drawer and they do not have an icon, just the generic green android guy.
I'll see if I can get a screenshot
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I figure you can try restoring again!

codeman05 said:
No, no custom launcher yet.
It's in the "stock" app drawer and they do not have an icon, just the generic green android guy.
I'll see if I can get a screenshot
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Well I loaded Nova and was able to uninstall them with that so all it well!
On a side note...I found out something you guys may have already figured out, but figured it was worth sharing just in case.
To get into download mode:
1. Hold down power until the screen says "rebooting"
2. Start tapping the power button until you get into the "Boot" menu
3. tap power to cycle to "Download"
4. long press (~3 seconds) to select Download mode
You can then odin the image referenced in the OP.
Handy if you screw up the build prop changing the DPI like I did initially

codeman05 said:
Well I loaded Nova and was able to uninstall them with that so all it well!
On a side note...I found out something you guys may have already figured out, but figured it was worth sharing just in case.
To get into download mode:
1. Hold down power until the screen says "rebooting"
2. Start tapping the power button until you get into the "Boot" menu
3. tap power to cycle to "Download"
4. long press (~3 seconds) to select Download mode
You can then odin the image referenced in the OP.
Handy if you screw up the build prop changing the DPI like I did initially
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Actually, I'm glad you found that!! I've been using ADB all this time!

Mods,
PLEASE pin this thread!

Hey does anyone know if
a) you can get notifications from 3rd party sms apps like handcent and
b) if you can respond to sms by typing yet? its pretty annoying when you get a text on your gear and you're somewhere loud, then you gotta take out your phone and respond. please if anyone knows these answers cant wait for this to take off....pretty excited.

this looks interesting! will have to try it on my gear :laugh: