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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!

Android sdk is the easiest
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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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joshuaharp said:
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)

derekwilkinson said:
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...

joshuaharp said:
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

Adb shell access problems

Can anyone plz tell me how access adb shell ive tried open it from run in the computer but it only opens for like milli second then it closes. Can someone plz tell me what am doing wrong:-( thanks
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open adb with command prompt (cmd)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010

try to reboot your pc maybe drivers haven't finished installing into system.

Thank you for this post
this forum is relly helpfull and usefull
for me I was waiting for more than 1 and 1/2 months to find a way to unlock my X8
this afternoon i have tried the ADB methode for unlocking Samsung galaxys
the methode on xda developper is correct and works perfectly
I was wondering to do so for my experia but no way
please help me to make it working cus I change it with my samsung galaxy fit and no I do not have Handhelp
thnx

I think If it too hard to access Adb shell (so do I) you can use Android Emulator instead

i having trouble with the home button

Hi,
After the os start it do not respond but i can use to start on rrcovery and download mode.
Can anybody help me?
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That is the same issue a friend of mine has. Can't wait for a useful reply!:good:

As a temporary measure you can get button overlay apps which give you a software home button.
I used button saviour a while ago.

hmm, a "button overlap"-app won't help to get to Download- or Recovery mode... is it?
I mean, no app is running while the phone is off...
However, you can use adb to get to Download- or Recovery mode:
if you have sdk-tools installed, use:
adb reboot recovery
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adb reboot download
if you have terminal emulator installed, use:
su
reboot recovery
-or-
su
reboot download
hmm, misread of OP :silly:
strange behaviour then, as it is not hardware related...
what if stock ROM is installed?

[SOLVED]Download Mode

My home button is not working so im not able to get into download mode.I know that on custom ROM-s on power menu there is option to boot into download but im changing ROM-s every day and on stock rom there is no option to boot into download...Is there any app(without root) or diffrent button combination to boot into download ?

See this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854532

coolsandie said:
See this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854532
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sorry for double post didnt saw it...anyway found solution rooted it,installed terminal emulator and just use 2 commands (reboot recovery and reboot download )

malwarebyte said:
sorry for double post didnt saw it...anyway found solution rooted it,installed terminal emulator and just use 2 commands (reboot recovery and reboot download )
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Good! As you've found the solution, adding [SOLVED] Tag in the Thread Title would be nice too.

coolsandie said:
Good! As you've found the solution, adding [SOLVED] Tag in the Thread Title would be nice too.
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done it

Its long time since i solve this but i found another faster way than rooting it,installing terminal emu etc.
You just need to install once Android sdk manager ( http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html ) then start command prompt navigate where you installed SDK (default:C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ) and enter commands :
for recovery : adb reboot recovery
for download : adb reboot download
Hope it helps

[Q] need help to re patition my tab

i can't find adb shell or fdisk in recovery
can any one help me in that
i need to change to art mode

Delacroix2050 said:
i can't find adb shell or fdisk in recovery
can any one help me in that
i need to change to art mode
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Have you installed the Android developer suit on your PC?

ulev said:
Have you installed the Android developer suit on your PC?
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no
i think i need more info
can anyone send a video

Again, ADB shell is used from a PC while your GT is connected and in recovery mode, not on your phone directly. First Google something like "android SDK" and find the download from Google. Its big! Install it on your PC. Test your USB connection. Then come back here...
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