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well i happened to have some problems with a theme i was using that made the icons appear themed even in cyanogens roms , and i was told that i needed to flash the htc adp image to fix that
the problem comes here i flashed the htc adp image but i forgot to read what cyanogen said that i had to flash his rom before rebooting
so i just found that cyanogen gives us something to follow just in case it happens what happened to me here http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/RE-recovery-img
i went to ''if you currently have an engineering or a Hard SPL'' and followed all the procedures until i got to number 4 where it asks me to Change directory to where you have saved your recovery image..i've tried lots of paths but none seems to work...ADB NOOB HERE so please help
when you didnt follow the process, you lost root.
you have to start from scratch.
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i typed
cd C:\recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img
and it tells me the directory name is invalid what am i doing wrong?
recovery image is not a directory, it'a file. What are you trying to do?
borodin1 said:
recovery image is not a directory, it'a file. What are you trying to do?
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im trying to flash amon ra recovery via fastboot
Easier to do it from adb
Code:
adb remount
adb shell flash_image recovery C:\recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img
reboot
Just a tip: I usually rename files into something easier to type, like ra152.img. Up to you though.
You can also do it from terminal (place file on the root of sdcard)
Code:
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/filename.img
reboot
If you must do it via fastboot
Start your phone in fastboot mode (camera/power)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img
fastboot reboot
borodin1 said:
Easier to do it from adb
Code:
adb remount
adb shell flash_image recovery C:\recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img
reboot
Just a tip: I usually rename files into something easier to type, like ra152.img. Up to you though.
You can also do it from terminal (place file on the root of sdcard)
Code:
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/filename.img
reboot
If you must do it via fastboot
Start your phone in fastboot mode (camera/power)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img
fastboot reboot
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i would do this..but i cant since i messed up when flashing the htc adp image im following cyanogens tutorial http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/RE-recovery-img and it says that i have to flash the new recovery through fastboot , and the part im stuck at is step 4 where he says that i need to Change directory to where you have saved your recovery image
if you can get into the main phone operating system via a boot up then use linda file manager to move them
when i type this
fastboot recovery recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img
i get this message "error: cannot load 'recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img
then i changed the directory to where the recovery image was and when i tried to flash i got this message
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file
Not sure, I'm not anywhere near my computer. Try putting your recovery image into different locations (i always put it on desktop) and rename it to something simpler, without any punctuation or special characters (i suggest rec.img). Also... make absolutely sure that you're NOT naming it rec.img.img . Make sure that your PC is not hiding your extensions.
Then, connect your phone to the computer, start your phone in fastboot mode (not Hboot or serial, if you see serial or Hboot on your screen then tap return button)
In command line type
Code:
fastboot devices
to make sure that you're connected
then type
Code:
cd desktop
your directory should change to something like C:\user\desktop (make SURE there are no spaces anywhere in user name, fastboot has problem with that. I had to rename my account to "EugeneAndLiz"a from "Eugene and Liza" because of that)
then type
Code:
fastboot recovery rec.img
fastboot reboot
and let us know how did it go for you. I'l be lurking around here for a while, hopefully we can resolve this.
Good luck
borodin1 said:
Not sure, I'm not anywhere near my computer. Try putting your recovery image into different locations (i always put it on desktop) and rename it to something simpler, without any punctuation or special characters (i suggest rec.img). Also... make absolutely sure that you're NOT naming it rec.img.img . Make sure that your PC is not hiding your extensions.
Then, connect your phone to the computer, start your phone in fastboot mode (not Hboot or serial, if you see serial or Hboot on your screen then tap return button)
In command line type
Code:
fastboot devices
to make sure that you're connected
then type
Code:
cd desktop
your directory should change to something like C:\user\desktop (make SURE there are no spaces anywhere in user name, fastboot has problem with that. I had to rename my account to "EugeneAndLiz"a from "Eugene and Liza" because of that)
then type
Code:
fastboot recovery rec.img
fastboot reboot
and let us know how did it go for you. I'l be lurking around here for a while, hopefully we can resolve this.
Good luck
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im going to tell you step by step what i do
turn the phone off
hold power and back
i see the androids on skateboards and it says fastboot in red letters
i connect my phone via usb then the name changes to fastboot usb
run the cmd
once there i type where adb is located which is cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
then when i type fastboot devices
i see the serial number of my phone
now when i type cd desktop i get this message "the system cannot find the path specified"
and if i ignore that and try to flash
fastboot flash recovery rec.img (yes i did rename the recovery image)
it says that it cant load 'rec.img'
Got it! Put your image file into the "tools' folder and once you see your device in the fastboot just flash it from there
Code:
cmd
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery rec.img
fastboot reboot
Sorry about all this complication... the main idea is that your recovery needs to be in the same directory as you're when you're flashing. So if earlier you went to tools folder then your file needs to be there as well.
Try it out.
it worked...it said sending 'recovery' <4456 KB>... okay
writting 'recovery'...okay
fastboot reboot
then when i go to the system recovery..its the same htc adp one
i tried to flash amon ra's recovery and cyanogens
oh nevermind..instead of rebooting the phone i just unpluged the device and wnet directly into the system recovery and YES i have cyanogens recovery thank you so much borodin1
hmmmm that's weird because you got confirmation....
1. Did you download right recovery? You had to becaue you tried 2 of them and you can only make the same mistake once lol
2. AmonRA's recovery has the same image in the background as HTCs, are you sure that it's still HTC's recovery?
Other then that... I'm clueless
Can you get su in the adb shell? Try flashing it from adb....
You got me stomped on this.... Anyone else wants to take a shot at this????
i dont know what happened but when i flashed the recovery image on fastboot and then rebooted the phone...then turn off the phone and went to the system recovery and the htc adp recovery appeared...blue letters and the scrolling options..but when i did not reboot the phone after flashing the image and went directly to the system recovery i had the recovery i flashed...then i applyed the updateand everything is good now
weird uh?
will that new recovery stick?... I'm starting to remember something but it's vague... give me few minutes Reboot couple of times into recovery and back for now and see what happens...
it did stick..i just rebooted into recovery and i have the new recovery..haha
Great! Happy modding!
Hey, question for anyone who has what I feel is a mistake and used the RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2.20.651.1_signed_test. Since I have done this I can find no way to get back to the recovery screen to load any custom roms. Several have said that since this is a test it is still rooted but there is no indication that this is true. Any help would be appreciated. Best site should be call Romipedia.
install a recovery image on it. It IS rooted. All Rooted means is you can get access to the linux commandprompt as the all powerful root user. Without a recovery image, you can't load other ROMS.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124
I have loaded a recovery image on the sd card... When I go to power up holding the down volume and power key I get a picture of the device with a triangle and ! on the screen. I have tried everything but I can't even get into recovery mode.
You are missing a few steps. You need to flash the recovery image on your SD. However, the required command "flash_image" is missing in the 2.1 RUU leak. So....
You need to get hold of the "flash_image" executable, move it into the phone's /system/bin folder, and then flash the recovery image using the adb shell from your computer.
This worked for me:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc...pair-your-bootloader-after-using-2-1-ruu.html
I get the following when I try to push the flash_image to the phone... cannot stat flash_image : no file or directory found.. I need just a little more help... any would be appreciated.
markus123 said:
I get the following when I try to push the flash_image to the phone... cannot stat flash_image : no file or directory found.. I need just a little more help... any would be appreciated.
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Make sure that the "flash_image" executable file is in the same directory of the "adb" executable - usually "c:\Android-sdk/tools" if you are just following the posted instructions.
You can use the Windows explorer's search function to see where you downloaded "flash_image".
2.1 ruu.exe left you without flash_image on your phone. You need to copy flash_image to /system/bin/flash_image.
I am attaching flash_image.zip (not really a zip). Copy the file I attach to your sdk root directory and use the commands below to push and rename it:
Code:
adb remount
adb push flash_image.zip /system/bin/flash_image
This will allow you to follow the standard guide on flashing a recovery image.
Hi guys,
I have to send me N1 to htc for fix some problem.
I have RA recovery with lock bootloader, and I want to flash the original, but "fastboot" way doesen't work (signature fail ).
How can i flash it in other way?
Ty
(sry for my eng )
Just flash the stock rom with the recovery image like frf92 original.
evilkorn said:
Just flash the stock rom with the recovery image like frf92 original.
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How? Through recovery? Because "fastboot" hates me, and won't work.
I'd suggest using a passimg for frf85b and then maybe updating to 91 (or just leave it at 85), you can always re-root when you get it back.
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got it, thk to cyanogen wiki
Plug the phone into the computer
Reboot into fastboot by holding TrackBall + Power (you should see three Androids on skateboards and the words 'fastboot USB' in red)
On the computer, open a command prompt cd to the sdk/tools directory (we will assume the SDK is located in C:\android-sdk and the recovery file is in the root of the sdk/tools directory for the following steps)
With the phone connect via USB, open up a cmd prompt
Code:
adb reboot recovery"
Code:
adb devices
A device name and 'recovery' should be returned
Code:
adb push recovery.img /sdcard/recovery.img
recovery.img is located on android-sdk/tools dir
Code:
adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
This permanently flashes the recovery.img to your phone, you can now boot into it by holding Vol- while powering on the device
Reboot
nrdmtt said:
got it, thk to cyanogen wiki
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Thanks for searching!
I hope this encourages other users new to ADB, flashing ROMs, etc. to continue to search after asking for help.
Way to go nrdmtt!!
This may void your warranty, cost you your soul, and cause your spouse to leave you - ALL OF WHICH I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR!
So, if it's because you screwed up flashing something, bricked your tablet with an OTA update after you installed CWM, or whatever, this is how you get it back to its outta-da-box shape!
(Please note, this assumes you have both installed CWM on your DS7 AND have installed the latest SDK on your computer).
1. Download the three attached .img files
2. Boot into CWM (since there really isn't anything else you can do)
3. In CWM, mount your SD card (so that you can view files via USB)
4. Plug in your DS7 to your computer, and copy the three .img files to the root of your SD card
5. Unmount your SD card, but leave the USB cable plugged into computer
6. Mount as many things as you can (ie system, boot, etc)
7. Open up command prompt, and navigate to your Android/tools folder, and type "adb devices"
8. There should be a number that shows up, or a "?" - either at this point is fine
9. Type the following command:
Code:
adb shell
a hash tag should show up that looks like this:
Code:
#~
10. Now, type the follow two commands one at a time:
Code:
flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk3p2 /sdcard/boot_orig.img
flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk3p1 /sdcard/recovery_orig.img
11. now, select "reboot" from DWM to reboot your device. It should boot and say something like "Formating Misc", and then it will reboot repeatedly
12. Use something small to push the RESET button on the DS7 (it's next to the SD card slot)
Your screen should go blank
13. Now, press and hold both the POWER button and the VOLUME - button until the screen comes on saying that the "fastboot downloader" is booted
14. Copy the three .img files into the your Android/tools folder
15. Now type the following code:
Code:
fastboot devices
16. There should be a number that shows up, or a "?" - either at this point is fine once again
17. Now type the following commands one at a time. The first will take a while to complete - this is okay:
Code:
fastboot flash system system_orig.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery_orig.img
fastboot flash boot boot_orig.img
Now, if after every command a "finished." is given, along with the total time each command took, you may continue.
18. You may now type the triumphant command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Which will reboot your device.
Give it a little bit to boot, but when all is done you should see the original T-Mobile boot animation and everything.
Special thanks to DJ_Steve, bogdi1988, and [email protected] for all your help!
Needed files:
system_orig.img
recovery_orig.img
boot_orig.img
[Edit]
For those users who need the original "flash_image.zip" file, I have uploaded it and it is available here.
PS: As an added note: **** you Koush! From all of the DS7 community!
Just what was needed
sent from somewhere
thanks but if you would of search there was a thread made already but i am sure the more the marrier
mooch777 said:
This may void your warranty, cost you your soul, and cause your spouse to leave you - ALL OF WHICH I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR!
So, if it's because you screwed up flashing something, bricked your tablet with an OTA update after you installed CWM, or whatever, this is how you get it back to its outta-da-box shape!
(Please note, this assumes you have both installed CWM on your DS7 AND have installed the latest SDK on your computer).
1. Download the three attached .img files
2. Boot into CWM (since there really isn't anything else you can do)
3. In CWM, mount your SD card (so that you can view files via USB)
4. Plug in your DS7 to your computer, and copy the three .img files to the root of your SD card
5. Unmount your SD card, but leave the USB cable plugged into computer
6. Mount as many things as you can (ie system, boot, etc)
7. Open up command prompt, and navigate to your Android/tools folder, and type "adb devices"
8. There should be a number that shows up, or a "?" - either at this point is fine
9. Type the following command:
Code:
adb shell
a hash tag should show up that looks like this:
Code:
#~
10. Now, type the follow two commands one at a time:
Code:
flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk3p2 /sdcard/boot_orig.img
flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk3p1 /sdcard/recovery_orig.img
11. now, select "reboot" from DWM to reboot your device. It should boot and say something like "Formating Misc", and then it will reboot repeatedly
12. Use something small to push the RESET button on the DS7 (it's next to the SD card slot)
Your screen should go blank
13. Now, press and hold both the POWER button and the VOLUME - button until the screen comes on saying that the "fastboot downloader" is booted
14. Copy the three .img files into the your Android/tools folder
15. Now type the following code:
Code:
fastboot devices
16. There should be a number that shows up, or a "?" - either at this point is fine once again
17. Now type the following commands one at a time. The first will take a while to complete - this is okay:
Code:
fastboot flash system system_orig.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery_orig.img
fastboot flash boot boot_orig.img
Now, if after every command a "finished." is given, along with the total time each command took, you may continue.
18. You may now type the triumphant command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Which will reboot your device.
Give it a little bit to boot, but when all is done you should see the original T-Mobile boot animation and everything.
Special thanks to DJ_Steve, bogdi1988, and [email protected] for all your help!
Needed files:
system_orig.img
recovery_orig.img
boot_orig.img
PS: As an added note: **** you Koush! From all of the DS7 community!
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Thanked using the Thanks button and Thanks for your post!
Just to remind me a little as I may miss something,
why we **** Koush? It is not his fault that we stuck at CWM, or is it????
jiwengang said:
Thanked using the Thanks button and Thanks for your post!
Just to remind me a little as I may miss something,
why we **** Koush? It is not his fault that we stuck at CWM, or is it????
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No its not his fault.. people shouldn't have tried to install the ota update while having cwr installed.. instead should have waited for a zip of the update that hell posted on behalf of did steve. As I have said if you have cwr you really can't get ota updates and install them the normal way. If the update was an update.zip you could flash through cwr but dell uses pgk files not zip.. so the only way to update is to wait for a dev to release a flashable cwr zip fike
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The reason I made this post was so that we could have one concise, iD10t proof solution for people who were dumb like me. There's other posts, but you have to go back and forth to get the solution.
And the "Koush-****ing" was because of his unannounced abandonment of his projects, and those he was working with.
And thank you for the kind thanks!
Sent from my Dell Streak 7 using XDA App
mooch777 said:
The reason I made this post was so that we could have one concise, iD10t proof solution for people who were dumb like me. There's other posts, but you have to go back and forth to get the solution.
And the "Koush-****ing" was because of his unannounced abandonment of his projects, and those he was working with.
And thank you for the kind thanks!
Sent from my Dell Streak 7 using XDA App
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Did he retire completely?
graffixnyc said:
Did he retire completely?
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Think so!
From my CM7 UrBan Glacier
Hi,
I am the situation described above as I tried the OTA and am now stuck in CWR.
I followed the directions putting the 3 files on the root of my DS7 and am stuck at the following:
~ # flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk3p2 /sdcard/boot_orig.img
flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk3p2 /sdcard/boot_orig.img
failed with error: -1
~ #
Any ideas.....?
Thanks
SkI
Error 1
Error 1 means that the file is not where it is supposed to be. In this case on the SD card. Check and make sure that you have the right file, with the right file name on the root of your SD card and try again!
Good Luck
What does
"Error scanning partitions" means?...
jiwengang said:
What does
"Error scanning partitions" means?...
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nvm, it is solved. don't use your own flash_image. use the stock one.
dj_ski69 said:
Hi,
I am the situation described above as I tried the OTA and am now stuck in CWR.
I followed the directions putting the 3 files on the root of my DS7 and am stuck at the following:
~ # flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk3p2 /sdcard/boot_orig.img
flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk3p2 /sdcard/boot_orig.img
failed with error: -1
~ #
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+1 same here...
I find that at step 3... I mount sdcard... it shows on PC... I copy the 3 files to drive... unmount sdcard... mount everything else... run the other commands then get error... when I repeat the process I notice the files I copied are not there... ?
so I tried to adb push the files... they say they went thru correctly... but still get the same result as above...
any ideas?
dfspot said:
+1 same here...
I find that at step 3... I mount sdcard... it shows on PC... I copy the 3 files to drive... unmount sdcard... mount everything else... run the other commands then get error... when I repeat the process I notice the files I copied are not there... ?
so I tried to adb push the files... they say they went thru correctly... but still get the same result as above...
any ideas?
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when you adp push to sdcard, make sure you mounted it already.
after that , it always help to adb shell ls /sdcard to make sure all files are there.
then you go to adb shell,
use the stock flash_image to flash. remember point to the path to flash_image
eg. flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk3p2 /sdcard/boot_orig.img
my understanding, if you don't mount sdcard, you canot see your sdcard FROM the tablet's perspective.
I mean, for table's flash_image to work, it has to be able to access its drive, in this case, is sdcard 's content.
so did you try leave sdcard mount and do the command above?
Hey Team...
can someone help me find the stock flash_image plz.....
I soooooooooooooo happy I was able to fix my Streak 7......yahooooooooo
I was missing the correct flash_image file which i took from the Galaxy Tab flash_image which is the same for the Dell and follow the direction and I now up again.......
Thanks guys
chris73 said:
I soooooooooooooo happy I was able to fix my Streak 7......yahooooooooo
I was missing the correct flash_image file which i took from the Galaxy Tab flash_image which is the same for the Dell and follow the direction and I now up again.......
Thanks guys
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What command did you do.
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chris73 said:
I soooooooooooooo happy I was able to fix my Streak 7......yahooooooooo
I was missing the correct flash_image file which i took from the Galaxy Tab flash_image which is the same for the Dell and follow the direction and I now up again.......
Thanks guys
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do I need to push flash_image to my tablet?
If I remember correctly it needs to be in the nvflash folder
Sent from my Dell Streak 7 using XDA Premium App
Hi all,
Here is a alternative method (faster) to root the Nexus S (I9020 and I9023), not need to flash custom recovery.
The aim of the One click root, by Paul O'Brien method is to replace the stock boot.img by a superboot.img (with su and Superuser.apk) to obtain root access.
APPLY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Intructions:
1- Prerequisites:
- USB drivers installed
- Nexus S recognised in bootloader mode
- Unlocked bootloader
For these manipulations: here (I9020T) or here (I9023 & I9020a)
2- Process
- Download the file "Build_NexusS_One-click-root.zip" corresponding to your build (very important !) : here
WARNING: GRJ22 version: issue with Bluetooth, don't use it, unless you don't care bluetooth, I will try to solve this problem.
While waiting to find a solution, just flash the stock boot.img (2.3.4) if you have the BT problem, for this:
In bootloader mode, type in the console (or terminal...): "fastboot flash boot boot.img". Bluetooth will work and you keep root access.
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- Unzip it in a directory
- Turn On the phone in bootloader mode (by holding down the Power and Volume Up buttons)
# Windows:
Just double click "install-superboot-windows.bat" (in the extracted folder)
# Linux
- Open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T)
- Change directory to the extracted folder:
Code:
cd /.../"Build_NexusS_One-click-root"
- Type:
Code:
chmod +x install-superboot-linux.sh
- Then:
Code:
./install-superboot-linux.sh
# Mac
- Change directory to the extracted folder:
Code:
cd /.../"Build_NexusS_One-click-root"
- Type :
Code:
chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh
- Then:
Code:
./install-superboot-mac.sh
Your Nexus S is now rooted !
Adapted from: http://android.modaco.com/topic/327000-07mar-gri40-colour-revert-superboot-rooting-the-nexus-s/
PS: sorry for my language.
I appreciate you trying to help but if an unlocked bootloader and drivers are required then why not just fastboot flash recovery and install the su zip in recovery. IMO this is unnecessary really.
Sent from a lounge chair on my deck.
What is the easiest and fastest ?
1- double clic on a file or
2- flash recovery + flash su.zip in recovery ?
This method isn't necessary you're right, like I said it's an alternative "method".
Chamb' said:
What is the easiest and fastest ?
1- double clic on a file or
2- flash recovery + flash su.zip in recovery ?
This method isn't necessary you're right, like I said it's an alternative "method".
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Flash recovery + flash su zip gives you, more control I think also I'm tired of people flash ROMs and then having problems and whining about how they need step by step directions when you suggest adb to help them fix it... I mean if you are gonna mod and hack at least learn what you are doing first....
/end rant
Also yes clicking is easier but IMO installing, the drivers (which your method requires) IS the hardest part.
This worked perfectly for me. Couldn't figure out the other way of rooting but this was simple so thank-you
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
Bluetooth cannot be enabled anymore
After rooting the Nexus S with Android 2.3.4 with this rooting instruction I cannot enable Bluetooth anymore. When I try to enable Bluetooth it says "Turning on.." but stops after two seconds and goes back into disabled Bluetooth state.
Bluetooth worked before just fine. Why did this happen and how can I resolve it?
Log file entries when switching on BLuetooth:
Code:
DEBUG/BluetoothService(120): Bluetooth state 10 -> 11
VERBOSE/BluetoothEventRedirector(562): Received android.bluetooth.adapter.action.STATE_CHANGED
INFO/bluedroid(120): Starting hciattach daemon
ERROR/bluedroid(120): bt_enable: Timeout waiting for HCI device to come up
DEBUG/BluetoothService(120): Bluetooth state 11 -> 10
VERBOSE/BluetoothEventRedirector(562): Received android.bluetooth.adapter.action.STATE_CHANGED
This is a problem I've seen occur after the root, not with this method but it can happen apparently, some people had this issue.
But I do not know the cause, the kernel is 100 % stock.
Try this:
- delete the superboot folder (/) and the su file (/system/xbin) with a root explorer
- then reboot the phone in bootloader mode and flash the stock boot.img (2.3.4) by typing "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Now you're unroot
- then retry the one click root