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What is the simplest way to send commands to my phone (HTC Hero CDMA Sprint) through my computer (Mac OS)?
I haven't explored Android SDK yet. I rooted my phone through Terminal and bash_profile file. I'm interested in:
- how to push .apk's to the device
- how to install a recovery image if my phone can't reboot and there is not a recovery image present
Thanks!
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What I do is use terminal and cd to the Android sdk/tools folder. After that use the ./adb commands, which there are several tutorials for and own your phone. Hope this is clear, doing it on my phone
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What I do is use terminal and cd to the Android sdk/tools folder. After that use the ./adb commands, which there are several tutorials for and own your phone. Hope this is clear, doing it on my phone
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Sweet. Thanks. I've searched the Android SDK site and it seems that I need other software or plunging such as Eclipse and Java. I'm not ruling these out eventually but know I'm not ready to get in this deep yet to start developing apps or customizing roms. Also, after a Google search all the queries came back with options for rooting your device which I've already done. If there's a good easy tutorial, would you mind posting a link?
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Sweet. Thanks. I've searched the Android SDK site and it seems that I need other software or plunging such as Eclipse and Java. I'm not ruling these out eventually but know I'm not ready to get in this deep yet to start developing apps or customizing roms. Also, after a Google search all the queries came back with options for rooting your device which I've already done. If there's a good easy tutorial, would you mind posting a link?
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Just download the 2.1 SDK, cd to Android/SDK/tools, and use ./adb, I think it can tell you some commands too.
I made an app to put my phone in recovery using ./adb so I wouldn't need to go through the trouble everytime, I just go to spotlight, type "recovery", and it puts it into recovery.
I might make an app/interface for Mac OS later for ADB commands (recovery, push files, etc)
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Just download the 2.1 SDK, cd to Android/SDK/tools, and use ./adb, I think it can tell you some commands too.
I made an app to put my phone in recovery using ./adb so I wouldn't need to go through the trouble everytime, I just go to spotlight, type "recovery", and it puts it into recovery.
I might make an app/interface for Mac OS later for ADB commands (recovery, push files, etc)
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That would be awesome dude...
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That would be awesome dude...
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Don't hold your breath though, I have been working a lot, but I might make it in the next few weeks.
The only main problem is that I'm having trouble getting variables to run in the shell script. I think it might be possible with Automator (or AppleScript), but I will keep trying
Well, even though it may not be useful anymore, here are the links, as promised
Rooting guide for mac (What I used and a great way to get familiar with adb on the mac ) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581686
And here's an adb tutorial that was put together at the request of toast on the EVO 4G forum. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694250
"EXCUSE ME" If Someone Else Has Something Similar Posted, But I Got Tired Of Reading A Thousand Posts Just To "ALMOST" Get My Question Answered!!
Anyway I Know The Last "OTA" Sent Out From Sprint or HTC (Whoever- Sent It Out) *BROKE* My Ability To Access The "Clockwork Recovery" Menu-Screen!
Since Then I Turned Security From "On to Off" With "Unrevoked-4ever" But I've Read That Even After Flashing "Unrevoked-4ever" It's Possible For Them To Send Me Another "OTA" & Re-break My Root Access!!
Does Anyone Know If What I Read Is "TRUE or Bull-Sh#%".... Am I Really "Unrevoked-4ever"???
1 More Thing What's The Benefits Of A OTA???
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DISABLE OTA UPDATES!!!!
To disable OTA updates that will patch this exploit, (after rooting and booted after creating a nandroid backup) run the following commands from Command Prompt.
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cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
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adb remount
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adb shell
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mv /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip.bak
After doing this, the OTA updates WILL still download, BUT they will not pass signature checks to flash because of the code you just entered.
Did you do this when you rooted your phone? ^^
Pulled this from [Guide] How to Root Sprint 2.1 CDMA Hero
Twolazyg said:
DISABLE OTA UPDATES!!!!
To disable OTA updates that will patch this exploit, (after rooting and booted after creating a nandroid backup) run the following commands from Command Prompt.
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cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
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adb remount
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adb shell
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mv /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip.bak
After doing this, the OTA updates WILL still download, BUT they will not pass signature checks to flash because of the code you just entered.
Did you do this when you rooted your phone? ^^
Pulled this from [Guide] How to Root Sprint 2.1 CDMA Hero
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No... To Tell You The Truth I Rooted With "Universal Androot" Because I Was Somewhat *NEW* To The Whole "ADB/SDK/ROOT" Thing, But Since I've Probably Learned 20X More Then I Did! But As Far As "ADB" Goes I'm Still Kind Of Scared To Try Out!! Although I Have A Wireless ADB App Installed On My Phone, Does That Work, Or I Should Say Will That Work For The Command You Suggested? Also Thanx For Your Help!!
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No... To Tell You The Truth I Rooted With "Universal Androot" Because I Was Somewhat *NEW* To The Whole "ADB/SDK/ROOT" Thing, But Since I've Probably Learned 20X More Then I Did! But As Far As "ADB" Goes I'm Still Kind Of Scared To Try Out!! Although I Have A Wireless ADB App Installed On My Phone, Does That Work, Or I Should Say Will That Work For The Command You Suggested? Also Thanx For Your Help!!
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I've never used an app to root my phone, I followed a guide and did it right the first time. Here is the guide thread. What is the wireless ADB app you're using? Try terminal emulator with the commands, or take 15 min and un-root your phone, then re-root using this guide, that may solve the other issue you're having with the wigets and icons being odd. Let me know how this works for you.
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No... To Tell You The Truth I Rooted With "Universal Androot" Because I Was Somewhat *NEW* To The Whole "ADB/SDK/ROOT" Thing, But Since I've Probably Learned 20X More Then I Did! But As Far As "ADB" Goes I'm Still Kind Of Scared To Try Out!! Although I Have A Wireless ADB App Installed On My Phone, Does That Work, Or I Should Say Will That Work For The Command You Suggested? Also Thanx For Your Help!!
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If you search android Dev section I've posted how to install adb in like 15 min also in the same thread its another guide as well either way you can have adb in 15 or 20 min tops real simple and the commands he posted will work fine I'm mobile @ work so I can't link but good luck
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Twolazyg said:
I've never used an app to root my phone, I followed a guide and did it right the first time. Here is the guide thread. What is the wireless ADB app you're using? Try terminal emulator with the commands, or take 15 min and un-root your phone, then re-root using this guide, that may solve the other issue you're having with the wigets and icons being odd. Let me know how this works for you.
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Okay, I Think I Just Might Do That... Also As Far As The App I Have, It's Called "ADB Wireless", But I Also Have "Terminal Emulator"!! Which One Would You Use?? "Terminal Emulator" Guess That's Why You Posted It Obviously??.... Lol!! 1 More Thing What's The Benefits Of The OTA's?? Seems Like They Only Eff-Up Root Access!! And Thanx Once Again 4 Your Help!!
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If you search android Dev section I've posted how to install adb in like 15 min also in the same thread its another guide as well either way you can have adb in 15 or 20 min tops real simple and the commands he posted will work fine I'm mobile @ work so I can't link but good luck
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Thank You!!
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This Tool is for Backing up the /efs folder!
Disclaimer!
* Your warranty is now void.
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* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this TOOL
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
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In the EFS Folder your IMEI and other very important Files are stored!
It's a MUST to back it up!
A corrupt ROM or Script could change this Folder, like we have seen at Nexus Sense or TWRP !
and I don't want to say something bad about the Nexus Sense Dev! He is a very good Dev and I only want to bring a example for this Tool!
be sure you use a Unsecure Boot Image !
ICS 4.0.3 Unsecure Boot.img
HOW TO
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Make sure you have USB Debugging ON!
To back it up run efs_backup.bat / efs_backup.sh
to restore it run efs_restore.bat /efs_restore.sh
Downloads
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EFS Tool 2.1 [bug fix, use this version!] for Linux/Mac
EFS Tool 2.0 for Windows
Pre- Versions
2.0 Version
EFS Tool 2.0 for Windows
EFS Tool 2.0 for Linux/Mac
1.0 Version
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2.1 10/8/2011
- Linux Version fixed!
2.0 4/8/2011
- Script optimzed
- "wait for device" included
- BUG fixes (hopefully)
1.0 24/6/2011
- Release!
Credits
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Cyanogemod for the Disclaimer
PERFECT !!!!
I will think this.. and you have done !
Didn't need to throw Nexus Sense under the bus again, we all already knew it... This is part of the moving on that everyone has talked about... Would like to see an edit for you to remove that part...
hey, you have an error in your backup script file:
" adb pull /efs/ " should be "adb pull /efs/ . "
you require an destination argument for adb.
Didn't need to throw Nexus Sense under the bus again, we all already knew it... This is part of the moving on that everyone has talked about... Would like to see an edit for you to remove that part...
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That is only a example, i don't want to attack him! I always supported him and told all the other the same: "That this is not his fault and so on"
hey, you have an error in your backup script file:
" adb pull /efs/ " should be "adb pull /efs/ . "
you require an destination argument for sdb.
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its not "adb pull /efs/" its "adb pull /efs"
so it will pull the whole folder! so i have tested it! its working okay!
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That is only a example, i don't want to attack him! I always supported him and told all the other the same: "That this is not his fault and so on"
its not "adb pull /efs/" its "adb pull /efs"
so it will pull the whole folder! so i have tested it! its working okay!
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ok i found what is causing the error. i am running an other adb version like it is in your file. my version requieres an dst argument: adb pull <remote> <local> yours not. but you have not ./adb written in the file, so it uses my adb binary and then the error on cures. so you should think about placing ./ before your adb or provide or you place the "." behind it, that it works on all adb versions.
brm thomas
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ok i found what is causing the error. i am running an other adb version like it is in your file. my version requieres an dst argument: adb pull <remote> <local> yours not. but you have not ./adb written in the file, so it uses my adb binary and then the error on cures. so you should think about placing ./ before your adb or provide or you place the "." behind it, that it works on all adb versions.
brm thomas
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Oh thanks used it on my computer and it used the pathed one so i thought it can handle it
will upload it in a few minutes again
EDIT: Linux Version is fixed thanks to trismegistos
Sorry for the stupid question, but i must only run "efs_backup" and will I have the backup? (Nexus S must be in bootloader mode...correct?)
Nux1990 said:
Sorry for the stupid question, but i must only run "efs_backup" and will I have the backup? (Nexus S must be in bootloader mode...correct?)
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Nexus S must have USB Debugging on and you have to run backup_efs and you will done!
Does it work on SGS too (should work, right?)?
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Lunchbox115 said:
Does it work on SGS too (should work, right?)?
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Yes, of course D
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Nexus S must have USB Debugging on and you have to run backup_efs and you will done!
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Thanks a lot!!
Borky_16 said:
Yes, of course D
PS. Penner
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Thanks!
PS: selber Penner.
What exactly does this do? I have already copied /efs to my PC some time ago. Does this do anything additional?
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What exactly does this do? I have already copied /efs to my PC some time ago. Does this do anything additional?
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No is just a Handy Script that copy it to your PC and with the other Script it restores it! and you can use it on PC without ADB installed, cause it is included!
I think the ADB thing is Major positive point!
working on a efs backup app! will update as soon as possible!
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Awesome!
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Worked fine in Linux. Thanks!
I'm going to back it up because you said its a good idea and your programs work perfect, is this for people who flash cyanogen and miui?thanks for all your noob Prof tools,making this whole development experience great
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thanks for this borky,i ran it and it said one of the adb files were missing so i put the one that it said was missing into the folder and then ran it.i seen daemon started as if it started to work but it just went away really quick.how can i check to see if it backed up my efs?running windows 7 pro,any help would be very much appreciated
Hey everyone!
I am new to everything about android and just rooted my phone a couple weeks ago. I want to install the decrapified rom burin not 100% sure how to do it. I need CWM to do this right? Can I get back to my original rom if I don't like it or something goes wrong? I also hear some users talking about backing up the device. How do we do this? I know that there are lots of questions and I know some person (maybe two lol) could point me in the right direction. Thank you!
Torin
Torin_93 said:
Hey everyone!
I am new to everything about android and just rooted my phone a couple weeks ago. I want to install the decrapified rom burin not 100% sure how to do it. I need CWM to do this right? Can I get back to my original rom if I don't like it or something goes wrong? I also hear some users talking about backing up the device. How do we do this? I know that there are lots of questions and I know some person (maybe two lol) could point me in the right direction. Thank you!
Torin
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Android Development is not for questions or Problems
Please post in the correct Forums
Moving to General
Torin_93 said:
Hey everyone!
I am new to everything about android and just rooted my phone a couple weeks ago. I want to install the decrapified rom burin not 100% sure how to do it. I need CWM to do this right? Can I get back to my original rom if I don't like it or something goes wrong? I also hear some users talking about backing up the device. How do we do this? I know that there are lots of questions and I know some person (maybe two lol) could point me in the right direction. Thank you!
Torin
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1 yes, you need cwm to put decrapified
2 once u install cwm, make sure ur battery is full (at least 50%, but i'll just say full) and make a backup using cwm of ur current system
3 see: 2
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S.Meezy said:
1 yes, you need cwm to put decrapified
2 once u install cwm, make sure ur battery is full (at least 50%, but i'll just say full) and make a backup using cwm of ur current system
3 see: 2
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Awesome thanks. Now I cant get the adb shell to work. ive done it on my dads phone before so im kinda familiar with it but the sdk still seems to be updating or whatever. Should it work when its finished?
Like when I type "adb devices" it says nothing can be found.
What operating system is ur computer on? Make sure you have installed the LG drivers if Windows.. also, doesn't hurt to be up to date w the sdk...
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Running windows 7 sdk updated drivers installed.
Im typing
cd C:\android-sdk\tools\
adb devices
nothing pops up. It says it isnt recognized?
1. install and update adb sdk.
2. Plug your phone in and install the drivers so it is recognized by windows as the revolution.
3. once 1 and 2 are done set your phone to internet only and turn on debugging.
4. now try adb
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Running windows 7 sdk updated drivers installed.
Im typing
cd C:\android-sdk\tools\
adb devices
nothing pops up. It says it isnt recognized?
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also it is cd c:\android-sdk\platform-tools\
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also it is cd c:\android-sdk\platform-tools\
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I just figured out it was\platform-tools\
Like wtf they moved it? lol
I also forgot about internet mode. Im going to give it a go and if I bump into any problems I will let you know
Once I try to get su access (after checking adb access) it says not recognized. Why?
Torin_93 said:
Once I try to get su access (after checking adb access) it says not recognized. Why?
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we're still getting cwm on...? and u already put recovery-cwm-pr1.img on ur sd?
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we're still getting cwm on...? and u already put recovery-cwm-pr1.img on ur sd?
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Yes its there
But the su command wont work
You have skype? I could screen share.
Torin_93 said:
Yes its there
But the su command wont work
You have skype? I could screen share.
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Make sure your screen is on when you type su so you can accept super user permission on your phone.
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After I type adb devices I get the list then its:
C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>su
Right?
Cause it says not recognized
No type, adb shell, then at the next line enter su
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No type, adb shell, then at the next line enter su
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Great thanks!!! Im in
cat /dev/zero > /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
write: no space left on device
cat /sdcard/recovery-cwm-pr1.img > /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
no such file or directory.
Im so confused. Now what.
Thanks for everyones help so far You guys are amazing!
Torin_93 said:
cat /dev/zero > /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
write: no space left on device
cat /sdcard/recovery-cwm-pr1.img > /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
no such file or directory.
Im so confused. Now what.
Thanks for everyones help so far You guys are amazing!
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If you are copying it in Windows, copy it to the drive marked "internal." If not, then this is telling you that file isn't on your sdcard. You need to move it there.
Its in the internal. Should it go in a folder? What about the fact that it says no space left on device?
I have plenty of space?
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Its in the internal. Should it go in a folder? What about the fact that it says no space left on device?
I have plenty of space?
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It shouldn't need to go in a folder. The error message about space is normal (expected).
What is it ? ADB Shell . is it CMD command on Windows or what ?
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What is it ? ADB Shell . is it CMD command on Windows or what ?
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https://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html
It's Android Debug Bridge. Basically, it's a command line interface from your PC to your phone. Think of a terminal emulator that you run on the phone itself. ADB is pretty much the same, but from a PC. It is part of Android SDK. You can also find it included in many installation packages posted here on XDA, e.g. CWM recovery. There is an executable and a couple of DLLs.
P.S.: TrymHansen beat me to it...
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It's Android Debug Bridge. Basically, it's a command line interface from your PC to your phone. Think of a terminal emulator that you run on the phone itself. ADB is pretty much the same, but from a PC. It is part of Android SDK. You can also find it included in many installation packages posted here on XDA, e.g. CWM recovery. There is an executable and a couple of DLLs.
P.S.: TrymHansen beat me to it...
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Sorry, but i know what it is now, how do i run it though? im trying to follow the htc desire hd guide to root my phone, which everything is done up until the point i have to test that i have root in debug mode. Not sure how to do this? run abd.exe? it just showed me a cmd window which runs and then dissapears.
If you got your phone rooted or want to test it run adb.exe shell the type su and hit enter. If the prompt change from $ to # you have root access
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If you got your phone rooted or want to test it run adb.exe shell the type su and hit enter. If the prompt change from $ to # you have root access
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What is likely to be the problem if it says SU permission denied?
If you are on stock, that means that you have no root access. If you have cm10 or cm10.1 you have to enable adb root access somewhere in the settings. I am sorry but I can not tell you at the moment where to enable it because I am on stock right now.
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kt-Froggy said:
It's Android Debug Bridge. Basically, it's a command line interface from your PC to your phone. Think of a terminal emulator that you run on the phone itself. ADB is pretty much the same, but from a PC. It is part of Android SDK. You can also find it included in many installation packages posted here on XDA, e.g. CWM recovery. There is an executable and a couple of DLLs.
P.S.: TrymHansen beat me to it...
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Thanks Bro for this information