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Alright.
Seriously, whats the deal with the Rogers Dream and the normal Dream? I dont get the difference. Please explain some in detail.
The only thing I've been reading for a while is the DRE2100 or something compared to the normal thing.
seriously. What is rooting?
I have a Rogers Dream and I really want to know where to start playing around with it.
Its sad however that I have to look for threads with "Rogers" tagged on it.
previously, I had an HTC Kaiser, and I played around/flashed it a LOT. and I moved on to a Rogers Dream, I've had it for quite a while, just didn't know where to start.
Thanks
Theres a few minor differences between the 2. The main one is the frequency it runs on. But to get you started understanding everything this is what you need to look at.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=519523
Alright. I am so. tired of looking up stuff. I'm not going to do anything yet.
I barely get anything.
What is root for?
what is it used for?
I have used Ubuntu and Fedora a couple of times but, seriously, root was just a command really.
After I root. then what?
Also. I was wondering. can Rogers ever be converted into the DREAM100/DREAM110?. i dont know, just wondering. If that was possible, It would make things very simple for people like me.
I believe that dream100/110 are boards so they could never be converted.
Root is basicly in windows terms- the admin, getting root allows you su like the sudo command in linux. Having root allows you to flash custom roms, nandroid backup, themes, allow deeper hardware access, full privs to the kernel processes of the system, allowing apps to sd, allow you to wipe or activate gps from sms, dentonate nuclear warheads, so on and so on
Have I answer the ? Sufficently enough yet
Oh and root on linux is the same thing and not just a command
da pavinator said:
Alright. I am so. tired of looking up stuff. I'm not going to do anything yet.
I barely get anything.
What is root for?
what is it used for?
I have used Ubuntu and Fedora a couple of times but, seriously, root was just a command really.
After I root. then what?
Also. I was wondering. can Rogers ever be converted into the DREAM100/DREAM110?. i dont know, just wondering. If that was possible, It would make things very simple for people like me.
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Since you're a lazy noob (at least to the G1), check the link in my sig that will answer most of your preliminary questions. Also look in the development forum's stickies, as there is A LOT of information for noobs about rooting (how to do it, and what it's good for, etc.) and flashing SPL, Recovery, and ROMs.
^That noob thread should be stickied. lol
So now, I am following instructions.
and I am a bit confused.
I am right now setting up my pc for rooting
http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/device.html
It says
Setting up a Device for Development said:
Step 1.) Declare your application as "debuggable" in your Android Manifest.
In Eclipse, you can do this from the Application tab when viewing the Manifest (on the right side, set Debuggable to true). Otherwise, in the AndroidManifest.xml file, add android:debuggable="true" to the <application> element.
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What exactly does this mean?
Which application.
I have learned that AndroidManifest.xml is used for every application
I have the AndroidSDK on my computer, and I have also installed the usb driver
And when I searched in there, boy I got lots of results for "AndroidManifest.xml"
A little help?
Thanks a lot.
EDIT-
See, while here, I just had a simple question
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4280573#post4280573
HyeProfile said:
Rooting the Rogers Dream
3.Install the proper drivers for your device, and make sure you can mount the microSD card and access it from your computer
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Does this mean, being able to access the MicroSD card straight from you computer with an adapter/card reader? or though the phone?
I can access it from the phone btw
Follow the simple root link in my signature. Takes you to a thread specific to root on a Roger's dream along with a crowd of other canucks executing the same procedure.
A 1gig swap, way way overkill and completely useless to have anywhere near that much
Created by Dror Becker. He's worked really hard and it works great.
http://www.4shared.com/file/226523007/7d3a424f/ADB.html?err=no-sess
Make sure you follow him http://www.twitter.com/drorbecker
I've been using this all day and it changed my life.
This is great I got it while we were on Tinychat. It REALLY WORKS! After months of trying to get ADB working, it finaly works due to @Drorbecker 's hard work! Tweet us for help.
Enjoy guys; it's easy!!
www.twitter.com/DeusExVeritas
I downloaded this tonight but I don't know if I'm doing something wrong??
Doesn't seem to be working on my G1....
Maybe its not compatible with the ROM I am using.
Sounds great though! This will change Android FOREVER! =D
omg this is the best app ever i love it this is what makes android and breaks iphone thanks via @thesolomind
ChrisChavez said:
I downloaded this tonight but I don't know if I'm doing something wrong??
Doesn't seem to be working on my G1....
Maybe its not compatible with the ROM I am using.
Sounds great though! This will change Android FOREVER! =D
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Well, Chris, first you have to make sure you are using an Android. Also, @Drorbecker might release an update with fixes. If it doesn't work at first try rebooting and reinstall. It took me three times, but it finally works!
Via @deusexveritas
ChrisChavez said:
I downloaded this tonight but I don't know if I'm doing something wrong??
Doesn't seem to be working on my G1....
Maybe its not compatible with the ROM I am using.
Sounds great though! This will change Android FOREVER! =D
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DUDE! are you kidding me? This works perfect on my G1 New Sense UI Tonight for this!!!
damn my god this app has help me so much and it works the best on android 1.0 so downgrade =)
Damn man, @Drorbecker you are the ****! My Nexus One has become so much more valuable, Thanks man
My G1 is so much better, Thank you so much DrorBEcker. You are the best.
what does this application actually do? pLease describe
sabin123 said:
what does this application actually do? pLease describe
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Dunno, I clucked it and it said pull your battery so I pulled it and then I just rebooted as normal.
Didnt change my life.
I don't understand the point of this app either. I don't have to do anything on my G1 to get ADB to work other than plug it into my PC's USB and not mount the SD card.
In theory (havent used it yet): it will allow you to run any adb command directly on your phone. Allows you to remount and push files from your sdcard to the /system and /data partition easily. Look at the system log using logcat and pull files from your /system and /data partition.
However, if you are using a root file manager (Root File Manager or SUFBS), such as myself, its not necessarily needed.
Thanks anyways, great step forward in development!
I'm guessing you need a rooted phone to use this though, right?
zimphishmonger said:
However, if you are using a root file manager (Root File Manager or SUFBS), such as myself, its not necessarily needed.
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Same here. ^^but I got it anyway just for the sake of having
Yet another addition to my collection of appz.
hooray to the dev
TheDudeOfLife said:
Created by Dror Becker. He's worked really hard and it works great.
http://www.4shared.com/file/226523007/7d3a424f/ADB.html?err=no-sess
Make sure you follow him http://www.twitter.com/drorbecker
I've been using this all day and it changed my life.
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ROFL- one hell of an endorsement. Great work Dror!
Yea it told me to pull my battery and I did... and nothing? hmmm
Kaos Chase said:
Yea it told me to pull my battery and I did... and nothing? hmmm
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What firmware are you running and what OS does your computer have?????
I had the same trouble too but it finally worked for me.
Im running the newest SuperD on my G1, and Vista on my computer.
This is about the most pointless application I've ever seen.
adb server runs on the phone when you enable Settings --> Applications --> Development --> USB debugging.
adb client runs on your computer and is used for transferring debugging data between the phone and your debugging system.
adb client has NO PLACE AT ALL on the phone itself. There is NOT a SINGLE THING that it can do that you can't just as easily (easier actually) do from the TERMINAL.
Hey Y'all,
Anyone know what would cause my internal memory to get about 1mb fuller in what seems like each day. I turn my phone off completely at nite, I am non rooted with OS 2.1
I have even removed some apps to see if this stops. It hasn't Seems like something is writting to my memory with each new startup.
Is there an app, other than Astro or File Manager that will allow me to trim some fat off the internal memory. Also, where (what file) would that be stored in.
Sorry if I haven't explain'd this well but its got me baffled too.
When I updated the OS to 2.1, I was only using about 60mb of internal memory, then I restored all my apps and it came up to about 75mb used, now doing normal daily backups and just normal loads, I have used up 91mb. My backups are saved on the SD, not the internal.
If anyone has any ideas, I would be greatful. At this rate, I will run out of internal memory in about 2 months, lol
any reason why u dont wanna root??? it makes life with android so much easier..
anyway, ur probably buildin up a lot of cache.. if you was rooted you could just use cachemate found in the market and one click would get rid of your cache.. but sense your not, your gonna have to delete cache manually one app at a time..
menu>settings>applications>manage applications
let that load (it will take a min or two depending on how many apps u've got)
after it loads, click menu then sort by size..
start with the first app on the list and click on it.. once that opens you will see "Cache" and the amount (if theres any).. click on Clear Cache.. do that for each app (you will see that a lot of apps are at 0 already so just go onto the next one)
hope that helps..
Not really other than fear of screwing my phone up and not being able to put it back to 2.1 stock. I have been looking over the 2.1 root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572
however and I never say never.
Thanks alot for the info about the cache(s). I will give it a try.
I really do appreicate your help.
UPDATE: I just did as you recommended, PERFECT!!
Went from 86mb used to 70mb used. 16mbs more free, I'll take it. Thanks again....
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Not really other than fear of screwing my phone up and not being able to put it back to 2.1 stock. I have been looking over the 2.1 root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572
however and I never say never.
Thanks alot for the info about the cache(s). I will give it a try.
I really do appreicate your help.
UPDATE: I just did as you recommended, PERFECT!!
Went from 86mb used to 70mb used. 16mbs more free, I'll take it. Thanks again....
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glad it worked for u.. now just think about it, you could do that whole process with one click if you were rooted..
bk718 said:
glad it worked for u.. now just think about it, you could do that whole process with one click if you were rooted..
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I know u r right, still thinking it over. My problem is really all the people who are rooted and all the problems they are having. This forum has 1000's of the" Help, I rooted and now this or that doesn't work" OR "Help, I just rooted and now my phone is Locked and I can't access anything" that scares me. My phone works perfectly, it tethers perfectly and its the old adage, If its not broken, lalalala....
Anyway, I haven't said NO.
BTW, Ic you're in Spartanburg, lol, used to date a gal in Easley and I am a grad of USC, GO *****!!
thanks man....
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I know u r right, still thinking it over. My problem is really all the people who are rooted and all the problems they are having. This forum has 1000's of the" Help, I rooted and now this or that doesn't work" OR "Help, I just rooted and now my phone is Locked and I can't access anything" that scares me. My phone works perfectly, it tethers perfectly and its the old adage, If its not broken, lalalala....
Anyway, I haven't said NO.
BTW, Ic you're in Spartanburg, lol, used to date a gal in Easley and I am a grad of USC, GO *****!!
thanks man....
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Well, just cause you root dosent mean you need a custom ROM. You can stay stock rooted and just get the rooted abilities. IE Wifi tethering, Cashe cleaning, a bunch of other stuff.
Most people had the fear of messing up there phone, however as in the previous post you can root and stay with the stock ROM. I have rooted several android phones, not just hero's, and have not once had a problem. I know that some have problems if they are not on Sprint and try flashing a ROM which might changed their profile info. And the great thing is that there have not been any issues with the 2.1 RUU. So if you rooted and had problems, which I doubt, you can always RUU back to 2.1
They're not having issues due to root...it's the custom roms they are loading. I've had mine rooted since last November, and I haven't had a problem with the phone because of root. Now, I have had problems with custom roms before...but the nice thing about root is that you can always reflash to a new custom rom...or you can go back to stock (or stick with stock if that's your preference).
All root does is gives you more control of your phone. What you do with that control is up to you.
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I know u r right, still thinking it over. My problem is really all the people who are rooted and all the problems they are having. This forum has 1000's of the" Help, I rooted and now this or that doesn't work" OR "Help, I just rooted and now my phone is Locked and I can't access anything" that scares me. My phone works perfectly, it tethers perfectly and its the old adage, If its not broken, lalalala....
Anyway, I haven't said NO.
BTW, Ic you're in Spartanburg, lol, used to date a gal in Easley and I am a grad of USC, GO *****!!
thanks man....
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They're not having issues due to root...it's the custom roms they are loading. I've had mine rooted since last November, and I haven't had a problem with the phone because of root. Now, I have had problems with custom roms before...but the nice thing about root is that you can always reflash to a new custom rom...or you can go back to stock (or stick with stock if that's your preference).
All root does is gives you more control of your phone. What you do with that control is up to you.
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Basically, this.
Well thx folks, so if I do this root proceedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572
, I will have SuperUser perms and tipically NO problems as long as I stick with the stock ROM? Another question, Tethering is very important to me. I currently use PdaNet, will it still work after ROOT plus give me WiFi Tethering too?
Thanks again, this just got more interesting.
Pretty much wifi teather does have its limits but its still pretty wicked
Thx again folks, Ima gonna do it. Seems fool proof and the positives outweigh the negatives. I can also revert to pure stock if all else fails, so, WHY NOT?
Regards,
Soon to be ROOTED!!
OK, trying to ROOT, getting this while following instructions exactly:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Rich>cd C:\android-sdk-windows\toolsadb devices
The system cannot find the path specified.
C:\Users\Rich>cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
HT9B3HF00237 device
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb push unrevoded /sdcard
cannot stat 'unrevoded': No such file or directory
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>
Revoked. Spelling mistake. Check again.
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sekarpdkt said:
Revoked. Spelling mistake. Check again.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
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Retry with spelling corrected, and btw, this is copy & paste:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Rich>cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
HT9B3HF00237 device
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb push unrevoked /sdcard
cannot stat 'unrevoked': No such file or directory
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>
humm!
Following the instructons exactly..
what the heck is unrevoked? looks like its missing an extension too. eg; .img
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go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572
SEE Step 9:3
I am following these instructions but I agree, something is missing but then again, it then again, if something really is missing, I can't be the 1st to find it.
I tried this proceedure 4 times and gave up, then installed the normal 2.1.
PITS
Did you get the hero-root.zip? If so, did you uncompress it in the tools folder?
rdisanza said:
go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572
SEE Step 9:3
I am following these instructions but I agree, something is missing but then again, it then again, if something really is missing, I can't be the 1st to find it.
I tried this proceedure 4 times and gave up, then installed the normal 2.1.
PITS
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Yes I did, I decompressed the 3 files within hero-root.zip to the C:\android-sdk-windows\tools folder.
The funny thing however is in the
C:\android-sdk-windows
folder, there is nothing, no files, only the TOOLS subfolder and in the TOOLS folder are the three following files:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinsbApi.dll
It this correct?
is there a rom or is anyone able to make one with a fresh clean no pre apps installed on the phone?
killahax said:
is there a rom or is anyone able to make one with a fresh clean no pre apps installed on the phone?
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I would imagine you are looking for either:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145&highlight=deodexed
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806017
I believe they are what you are looking for.
schmeerdawg said:
I would imagine you are looking for either:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145&highlight=deodexed
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806017
I believe they are what you are looking for.
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hell yes. thank you,
are you currently running any of these?
will these wipe out everything on my phone so need to back it all up right?
do i use safestrap to install this? and if so what is the link and directions for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145 he doesnt say how to install it or what to use to install it.
and is it as smooth and everything works just with out all the unnecessary crap from verizon on there
I'm not currently running either of these, but I did use this one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145&highlight=deodexed) for a few weeks without any problems. Then I tried to switch to Eclipse and messed up, so I had to fastboot back to original stock. Haven't found a rom that I'm really excited to try so I'm sticking with stock (rooted, of course). My next attempt will probably be the JB build that hashcode is working on. Once It becomes more stable, anyways.
Yes, Use Safestrap to install, it will also allow you to back up your current system. It's pretty easy to do, just follow the directions on the post when you download the rom.
Worst case scenario, you'll have to do what I did and fastboot back to stock, but most of the time the phone will be recoverable, so have fun!
schmeerdawg said:
I'm not currently running either of these, but I did use this one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145&highlight=deodexed) for a few weeks without any problems. Then I tried to switch to Eclipse and messed up, so I had to fastboot back to original stock. Haven't found a rom that I'm really excited to try so I'm sticking with stock (rooted, of course). My next attempt will probably be the JB build that hashcode is working on. Once It becomes more stable, anyways.
Yes, Use Safestrap to install, it will also allow you to back up your current system. It's pretty easy to do, just follow the directions on the post when you download the rom.
Worst case scenario, you'll have to do what I did and fastboot back to stock, but most of the time the phone will be recoverable, so have fun!
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i installed the safestrap on the phone and when i go to run it it says unfortunately safestrap has stopped.
killahax said:
i installed the safestrap on the phone and when i go to run it it says unfortunately safestrap has stopped.
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I had the same problem. Is the phone currently rooted? If not, safestrap needs root. There is a walkthrough to show you how. In my case the issue was that busybox didn't install correctly. I got JRumy's Busybox Installer from the play store and used it. Worked like a charm.
schmeerdawg said:
I had the same problem. Is the phone currently rooted? If not, safestrap needs root. There is a walkthrough to show you how. In my case the issue was that busybox didn't install correctly. I got JRumy's Busybox Installer from the play store and used it. Worked like a charm.
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shizza, i installed busybox on phone, then when i click install button after i select which busybox v i want which i tried all and they say fail to install lol.. geeezzz
killahax said:
shizza, i installed busybox as well and it says failed to install lol.. geeezzz...
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I'd make sure that root worked properly, and re-install busybox. If that doesn't work, take a look here and see if there is anything that could be of help. At worst, contact Hashcode (the developer)
schmeerdawg said:
I'd make sure that root worked properly, and re-install busybox. If that doesn't work, take a look here and see if there is anything that could be of help. At worst, contact Hashcode (the developer)
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right now im trying to do this root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707214
but on cmd prompt i type in adb shell and it says not found.. thats how far im getting lol
I just used the .zip since everything is automated. Only took a few minutes.
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im updating my adb and motorola drivers, hopefully that works
alrigth i got it working updated drivers etc..
Rick #2 needs to word the directions a little better, he jumps the main steps to get it going lol.
thanks for your help really appreciate it a lot
killahax said:
alrigth i got it working updated drivers etc..
Rick #2 needs to word the directions a little better, he jumps the main steps to get it going lol.
thanks for your help really appreciate it a lot
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No problem, good luck, and enjoy!!
Hello everyone! I was hoping to root my Nexus 6 with Android 6.0 on board but I can't seem to find any info on the topic, can anyone help me out??
Thanks!
ichigo663 said:
Hello everyone! I was hoping to root my Nexus 6 with Android 6.0 on board but I can't seem to find any info on the topic, can anyone help me out??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3059493
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-9-8-t2947452
Anything that can be done on a Linux system?
Don't use toolkits on marshmallow.
Download TWRP, fastboot flash it, flash custom kernel, and SuperSu 2.52
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Can any of these be done without a computer. I only have my phone
pitbullmommy45245 said:
Can any of these be done without a computer. I only have my phone
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No you will need a computer to do this. I would not advise modding your device at all if you do not have access to a PC.
That root kit worked for me on MM and was easy. Why?
Found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/root-computer-t3218176
khw1959 said:
That root kit worked for me on MM and was easy. Why?
Found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/root-computer-t3218176
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Dont even get me started on using a kit.
As to why. If something goes wrong you will need a PC to fix it.
khw1959 said:
That root kit worked for me on MM and was easy. Why?
Found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/root-computer-t3218176
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Because if something goes sideways, and eventually it will, youl'll have no clue what it did, and how to fix it.
Nexus phones have open source tools, adb and fastboot, to manipulate them, they are very easy and straightforward to use.
I understand that coming from different phones, that only have hacks and tricks to unlock the bootloader and change the recovery, using tools seems obvious, but with a Nexus it's counterproductive, and makes fixing things so much harder.
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Thank for that insight. I wanted and took the easy/prepared route for unlocking and root of this phone. I was once familiar with manual way when the N2 was unlocked. I got to re-learn again. My last job made me very anal retentive about following instructions, and I think that made the rootkit easy to use. In 3 days I used it when I got with 5.1.1 and yesterday for 6.0. Today I flash Roms to find the one I like.
ichigo663 said:
Anything that can be done on a Linux system?
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Adb and fastboot work on linux.
Any easy way to root 58r ??
Exqctly like K and N. Flash modified boot.ing, and flash SuperSu.zip in TWRP.
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Why do people keep saying you need a custom kernel??? BTW, used nexus root toolkit on the K build without problems, no luck on R(never had N) but the tool got updated.... However... I would not be using any thing chainfire Su related sinds it got sold out.
ghost010 said:
Why do people keep saying you need a custom kernel??? BTW, used nexus root toolkit on the K build without problems, no luck on R(never had N) but the tool got updated.... However... I would not be using any thing chainfire Su related sinds it got sold out.
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Because at one time it did require a kernel change to get root.
ghost010 said:
Why do people keep saying you need a custom kernel??? BTW, used nexus root toolkit on the K build without problems, no luck on R(never had N) but the tool got updated.... However... I would not be using any thing chainfire Su related sinds it got sold out.
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Because you needed a custom boot.img to root 58K too. It will either contain a modified kernel with SELinux set to permissive (I've patched mine by hand, so I know what I'm talking about), or contain an updated sepolicy binary to allow su to work. Also since you said you didn't have red triangle, it means your fstab.shamu was also replaced with one with disabled verity.
So. Don't use rootkits. If you do use rootkits and discover you don't know what's happening, at least please don't keep correcting those who try to help you.
scryan said:
Adb and fastboot work on linux.
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I was hoping that someone would answer this. Flashing files and rooting on Linux is MUUUUCH easier than Windows. Why? No need for special drivers to recognize your device.
Even better, if you try to run a adb/fastboot command without having them installed, Linux will tell you the actual command for you to type and download/install them...all within the command window.
This might sound confusing, but it is really easy and seamless, in my opinion.
AarSyl said:
I was hoping that someone would answer this. Flashing files and rooting on Linux is MUUUUCH easier than Windows. Why? No need for special drivers to recognize your device.
Even better, if you try to run a adb/fastboot command without having them installed, Linux will tell you the actual command for you to type and download/install them...all within the command window.
This might sound confusing, but it is really easy and seamless, in my opinion.
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Most of what you said depends on your distro.
On Arch you definitely need to add u-dev rules for the phone to be noticed, and if you dont have them installed and you try to run it, it won't tell you how to download.
But.... If you install via a package manager it will be automatically added to your path
Also, I have NEVER downloaded drivers for my phone in windows, and never needed to.
That's good to know. I should've added that I use Ubuntu as my distro, and I love it.