I haven't wiped my computer in 6 years.
I'm about to reformat my hard drive and start fresh but want to make a restore image just in case.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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erase system 32 folder , jk
HERE!!
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erase system 32 folder , jk
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Lol, how very helpful. I'm looking for recommendations, jackass.
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If your on linux just run dd if=/dev/sda1 of=/place/you/want/it
then to restore just switch if and of. That's what I do. Might work on a Mac too. On windows.. get a Linux live CD and do that?
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Lol, how very helpful. I'm looking for recommendations, jackass.
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Lol. i was helping someone who opened a similar thread a couple days ago, you might take a look at the links I posted there - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276170
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I have cloned hard drives with driveImage xml. It should make a solid copy of your hdd.
http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm
There is a tutorial out there somewhere. Hope this helps.
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Lol. i was helping someone who opened a similar thread a couple days ago, you might take a look at the links I posted there - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276170
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I have the original disk, I'm looking to make a backup image of my hard drive as it is now.
I'm planning to do a clean install of XP pro, just looking to do the exact same thing as making a nandroid backup of my phone.
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Re-installing XP?
Buy a new computer already and switch to 7?
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Re-installing XP?
Buy a new computer already and switch to 7?
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7 annoys me. It's too user friendly and all the controls are hidden behind wizards.
I'm thinking of buying a new computer but since it's been 6 years without a wipe I'm sure this one can run faster.
But that is not the point of this thread.
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tvall said:
If your on linux just run dd if=/dev/sda1 of=/place/you/want/it
then to restore just switch if and of. That's what I do. Might work on a Mac too. On windows.. get a Linux live CD and do that?
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I've actually thought of switching to Linux...
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7 annoys me. It's too user friendly and all the controls are hidden behind wizards.
I'm thinking of buying a new computer but since it's been 6 years without a wipe I'm sure this one can run faster.
But that is not the point of this thread.
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You say too user friendly like it's a bad thing.
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I've actually thought of switching to Linux...
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I love Linux.
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Y u no like Windows 7 ?
I love it more than the Windows Developer Preview .
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You say too user friendly like it's a bad thing.
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I feel like all the controls are intentionally hidden and harder to get to.
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To answer the OP there are several products for creating a Disk Image. Acronis make a good one:
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
Vista/Windows 7 have built in imaging capability but as you're on XP you'll have to pay for something. If you're doing a fresh install though, i don't see the benefit of imaging your drive as it is now. It would make sense to do it after you've reinstalled and re-configured your OS so that you have a clean image to go back to in future. What can you do with an image of an old, tired install?
Perhaps you'd just be better off just backing up all of your important data onto a spare drive and forgetting about the image?
Good. Then the noobs will change settings less.
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To answer the OP there are several products for creating a Disk Image. Acronis make a good one:
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
Vista/Windows 7 have built in imaging capability but as you're on XP you'll have to pay for something. If you're doing a fresh install though, i don't see the benefit of imaging your drive as it is now. It would make sense to do it after you've reinstalled and re-configured your OS so that you have a clean image to go back to in future. What can you do with an image of an old, tired install?
Perhaps you'd just be better off just backing up all of your important data onto a spare drive and forgetting about the image?
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Thanks for your reply. It's mostly for breadcrumbs, in case I change my mind or forget something.
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Thanks for your reply. It's mostly for breadcrumbs, in case I change my mind or forget something.
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Honestly I would just run a quick google search (recovery disk/iso for model#) if you can't find any free or cheap available for your model then I would stick to the recovery software option.. there's too many to count but you can usually find free trials for these recovery tools. If not, send me a PM.
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Scabes24 said:
Honestly I would just run a quick google search (recovery disk/iso for model#) if you can't find any free or cheap available for your model then I would stick to the recovery software option.. there's too many to count but you can usually find free trials for these recovery tools. If not, send me a PM.
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Thanks for that. At recommendations from several sources it looks like DriveImageXML is the best place to start.
On a separate note I'm thinking going Linux. From what I've read it sounds like it's community built and supported, much like CM. If that's the case I'm sure I'll love it.
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Thanks for that. At recommendations from several sources it looks like DriveImageXML is the best place to start.
On a separate note I'm thinking going Linux. From what I've read it sounds like it's community built and supported, much like CM. If that's the case I'm sure I'll love it.
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If you don't absolutely need anything that depends on windows. Go linux.
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Hey guys
I just want to know....what are all the OS's that can be ported on the nexus one (every different android maker os is a different os.)
I just want to know and if you could.....please put the link if available.
Thanks
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Check out the Development section, count the sub-versions of each ROM found there, and you'll get to several hundreds of them.
Or just consider it one big OS called Android, in its variations. That will also be closer to the truth.
Personally, I run Windows 7 on my Nexus one.
Oh, you were serious?
Bro, every "flavor" of Android is still Android. One Operating system, different versions or "builds" or whatever they're called.
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Personally, I run Windows 7 on my Nexus one.
Oh, you were serious?
Bro, every "flavor" of Android is still Android. One Operating system, different versions or "builds" or whatever they're called.
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Then what are the different builds that can be ported and actually work.
The only ones I see are sense, CyanogenMod or MIUI....that's it?
What are others...
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Then what are the different builds that can be ported and actually work.
The only ones I see are sense, CyanogenMod or MIUI....that's it?
What are others...
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those are the mains ones right now, and of course dont forget to include stock but rooted ROM, like modaco ROM. then there are many variations of cyanogen broken off and customized to make their own ROM.
last year there were many more ROMs, so it has died down a little. but generally its still very strong ROM community for the n1.
no other OS's work except android OS and all its flavors.
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Then what are the different builds that can be ported and actually work.
The only ones I see are sense, CyanogenMod or MIUI....that's it?
What are others...
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Enomther
Modaco
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You got cyanogen, modaco, evilD, rod, miui, micromod and many more. Use the search feature please.
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Let's keep it friendly in here, guys. We were all new at some point!
Thanks
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Go to the dev section and look around and stop bumping this.
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Why you are searching another SO
NexusOne is not a PC desktop (you can installa windows or linux) it's a smartphone.
Android is the best one SO that you can have.
Be happy
He does this everywhere, ck out the RCmix Sense rom thread
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He does this everywhere, ck out the RCmix Sense rom thread
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Does what?
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Go to the dev section and look around and stop bumping this.
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Why did you bump an almost one month old thread to say this?
bassmadrigal said:
Why did you bump an almost one month old thread to say this?
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Looks like a post by the OP that triggered the reaction, is missing.
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Looks like a post by the OP that triggered the reaction, is missing.
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What?
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Thank you!!
Might be wrong website but please point me to one comparable to this great site.
I haven't had a computer juss used them alot in school, and other various places. I'm about to purchase one.
I'm juss wondering if its os could be changed like a rom on an android.
It would be uber-cool.
But thanks again.
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Sort of, but not quite. Just get a Windows PC. You can partition the hard drive, install Linux and dual boot the 2 of them.
But it juss wouldnt be like changing a rom as in like aosp or sense?
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You can install Tiny7 if you want a lite version of Windows 7. Other than that it's Linux or OSX (depends on the hardware)
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polar2792 said:
But it juss wouldnt be like changing a rom as in like aosp or sense?
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If you mean is there a friendly recovery menu and stuff?
NO.
You can tell the pc to boot almost any device from the bios.
PC's are not like phones... if you want a modified OS you need to do it yourself.
There are a few modified linux distro's, but a pc is not like a phone... you install the OS and use it, because installing takes allot more time.. so changing your OS constantly is a pain.
PC's are meant to be used.. not re-flashed for mere theme like android.
Juss curious if it would work the same didn't really expect that it would but appreciate the info either way
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!Just! curious why you say juss?
Dead- I planned on it
Droid- lol idk I've always put it I type how I talk
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polar2792 said:
lol idk I've always put it I type how I talk
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Oosay wordswron? Meetoo!!!
Can't we just put one os on each hd and swap them out like sd cards???
Flexibility yo, thas how I be rollin'
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Can't we just put one os on each hd and swap them out like sd cards???
Flexibility yo, thas how I be rollin'
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I have a mac, a PC and a linux box, but only 1 monitor. Now THAT'S how you swap OS.
conantroutman said:
Can't we just put one os on each hd and swap them out like sd cards???
Flexibility yo, thas how I be rollin'
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Do I smell hackintosh?
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Archer said:
I have a mac, a PC and a linux box, but only 1 monitor. Now THAT'S how you swap OS.
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Show off
dexter93 said:
Do I smell hackintosh?
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No, its probably just the stench of Alan....
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Oosay wordswron? Meetoo!!!
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Lolz
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I have an HP Pavilion dv4. And I was wondering if I could update to another software. Either Linux or Mac. I was wondering which was better as in perfomance and compatibility. I was also wondering if it was possible to do such.
Thanks in advance. I don't care if this question results in an opinion. That is my intention. To see what the thoughts are of the operating system.
Also, It'd be best if you do not trash an Operating system if you don't have it. It wouldn't make sense.
This will result in being your opinion. It depends on what you are planning to do with the PC. If you are planning to go into rom development, then Linux would be your best choice. If you just want a PC for gaming, everyday tasks, etc., then Windows would be your best option. Mac - I really don't see what that's good for . But once again, it's your opinion.
Putting OSX in "non-apple" hardware is technically illegal.
For general users, a lot of apps may not be compatible with Linux so it depends what you'll be using it for.
So unless you have a specific purpose or function to run Linux, stick with Windows..
Theonew is once again correct, Linux for developers and geeks etc.. Windows for Gamers and normal people. Mac is really for people that do video/photo editing and design and stuff like that. That's where you missed the point Theonew
Final Cut Pro is cutting edge in video editing and as a result it's only available for Mac OS X...
Well.. I want a pc with Geek super abilities since I do have an Android. So that crosses Mac off the list. Mac is of more use for people with iDevices
At the same time I want to play games like Minecraft.
Will Linux run .exe programs or is it like mac.. I highly doubt it will run .exe programs.. but better safe then sorry
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Jimlarck said:
Well.. I want a pc with Geek super abilities since I do have an Android. So that crosses Mac off the list. Mac is of more use for people with iDevices
At the same time I want to play games like Minecraft.
Will Linux run .exe programs or is it like mac.. I highly doubt it will run .exe programs.. but better safe then sorry
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Linux will not run executable files. It uses archives instead (e.g. tgz).
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Why dont you try dual boot? You will have the best of both OS's.
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If you're interested in trying out different operating systems why don't you look into virtualization such as VMware.
You can use wine to run exe files on linux. However if you're just a casual user then it's really just a waste for you to try a Linux OS.
$1 gets you a reply
Jimlarck said:
Well.. I want a pc with Geek super abilities since I do have an Android. So that crosses Mac off the list. Mac is of more use for people with iDevices
At the same time I want to play games like Minecraft.
Will Linux run .exe programs or is it like mac.. I highly doubt it will run .exe programs.. but better safe then sorry
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Linux DOES run minecraft! I play on it all the on Unbuntu.
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tanner4137 said:
Linux DOES run minecraft! I play on it all the on Unbuntu.
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All I needed to know can anyone tell Me how to update the HP Pavilion dv4 to Linux?
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Moved to Off-Topic.
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How is this off-topic? :l
It was a question
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Mac wins. My say is complete
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calc said:
Putting OSX in "non-apple" hardware is technically illegal.
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Is it illegal or simply a violation of TOS/User agreement?
There is a difference. One is criminal and the other is civil.
If you deem it "illegal" then how so? Just curious.
Jimlarck said:
All I needed to know can anyone tell Me how to update the HP Pavilion dv4 to Linux?
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For ubuntu, just download wubi (available here: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/windows-installer)
It will beautifully setup a dualboot with windows and get your Linux environment setup in minutes. But one disclaimer, you will have to figure out how to get WiFi working. HP laptops and wireless don't get along well, be prepared to take some time to find the drivers. But if your using ethernet, you will probably be ready to go right out of the box
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Iam using windows 7 in my pc..
But i also dualboot ubuntu for my development.. so i like both of them
Lol
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Mehhhhh.... Anyone know of a fix to fix wireless internet then? I want all the information before I jump ship
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Jimlarck said:
Mehhhhh.... Anyone know of a fix to fix wireless internet then? I want all the information before I jump ship
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Did a quick search and found an issue with wifi on an HP Pavilion DV4 laptop. The fix was said to install "b43-fwcutter" & "bcmwl-kernel-source" (Source - Linuxquestions.org). You may want to take a look at this: http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=8848735&postcount=5.
Theonew said:
Did a quick search and found an issue with wifi on an HP Pavilion DV4 laptop. The fix was said to install "b43-fwcutter" & "bcmwl-kernel-source" (Source - Linuxquestions.org). This seems to be the fix: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=8539988#post8539988.
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Man I love xda and the awesome people like that. They help and take time to help others. Stay awesome everybody
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Just wondering if anyone using a Mac has rooted their HTC One? I tried to follow the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2182792 but obviously couldn't run a command prompt for those steps.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Johnnyboyo said:
Just wondering if anyone using a Mac has rooted their HTC One? I tried to follow the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2182792 but obviously couldn't run a command prompt for those steps.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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ive got a mac had the sam prob so used my mates pc but this has just come out have a look it might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190395
I've got a mac and have successfully rooted the HTC One using it. I followed a guide I used previously to root the One X, the steps are exactly the same.
The guide is here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592922
I think the only step that was different is when you install a recovery, I used one specifically for the One
The best way is to get a real computer and not apples sh!t.
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Nice helpful narrow minded comment as usual
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No issues handling stuff on iMac, just need the proper adb and fastboot binaries... rest all is similar to pc
Tried and working fine :
HTC Butterfly
HOX+
HTC One
kash20 said:
I've got a mac and have successfully rooted the HTC One using it. I followed a guide I used previously to root the One X, the steps are exactly the same.
The guide is here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592922
I think the only step that was different is when you install a recovery, I used one specifically for the One
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Thanks. Am I correct in thinking that rooting will wipe all phone data?
Johnnyboyo said:
Thanks. Am I correct in thinking that rooting will wipe all phone data?
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Rooting will not but first time unlock from htcdev will
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kash20 said:
Nice helpful narrow minded comment as usual
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I'm just trying to point out the obvious that anything apple has put out is a waist of space. I'm not narrow minded, I know what a good quality product is and anything apple is not.
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I'm just trying to point out the obvious that anything apple has put out is a waist of space. I'm not narrow minded, I know what a good quality product is and anything apple is not.
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Wow!!
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I'm just trying to point out the obvious that anything apple has put out is a waist of space. I'm not narrow minded, I know what a good quality product is and anything apple is not.
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Most stupidest comment ever in the history of XDA.
recklesslife85 said:
Most stupidest comment ever in the history of XDA.
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theres apple haters all over the web looks like there here as well lol
Yeah we're here. This is mostly for android. If you like apple go and buy a freaking iphone and leave us alone.
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spitfire2425 said:
Yeah we're here. This is mostly for android. If you like apple go and buy a freaking iphone and leave us alone.
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ok mate take a chill pill
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I'm just trying to point out the obvious that anything apple has put out is a waist of space. I'm not narrow minded, I know what a good quality product is and anything apple is not.
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glad someone finally said it. After owning 50 or more apple computers since the IIci, many of which have gone around the world on tours loaded with ProTools with no significant issues at all and many happy customers, I can't understand why I still buy that junk.
I bet a HP would do the job nicely, if they support it a month after I bought it.
your lobotomy is ready.
what an incredibly stupit blanket statement.
Guys, just ignore the troll. If you don't feed it, it will go away.
Successfully rooted all my devices with a Mac. Just need fastboot and adb, everything else is identical to rooting on a PC.
In the development section there is a great post by torx which outlines the steps. But basically you first unlock the bootloader through HTC, then install recovery and flash Superuser or SuperSU in recovery. Then you're unlocked and rooted and can install Rom's.
Hi,
does anyone know how to connect a HTC One with a Macbook Air, not using HTC Sync Manager?
Airdroid
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bbinder said:
Airdroid
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Mhm but I guess it's 'wireless' .. Do you know a none-wireless-method?
Kak4shiii said:
Mhm but I guess it's 'wireless' .. Do you know a none-wireless-method?
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This might do the trick.
Try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
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This might do the trick.
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Nope it doesn't work. Actually that was the reason I've asked in the forum. My MacBook does not find my HTC One.
http://trjlive.com/2013/10/guide-android-file-transfer-mac-osx-mavericks/
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NxNW said:
http://trjlive.com/2013/10/guide-android-file-transfer-mac-osx-mavericks/
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Do I need to root my phone?
If you aren't going to read it then why bother posting? It's clearly stated.
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Lol, yeah, you should probably read the article all the way through. In addition to stating the proposed workaround does require root, it also explains what is happening a little and might be generally helpful.
Bottom line, Android File Transfer doesnt work with Sense 5.5 at this time and no one has fixed it yet. Sense 5.5 users who do not have root and who do not have the Android SDK installed on their Mac are going to have a hard time getting files back and forth over a USB cable, it is true. Your better bets are cloud-based solutions and/or WiFi-based solutions.
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Lol, yeah, you should probably read the article all the way through. In addition to stating the proposed workaround does require root, it also explains what is happening a little and might be generally helpful.
Bottom line, Android File Transfer doesnt work with Sense 5.5 at this time and no one has fixed it yet. Sense 5.5 users who do not have root and who do not have the Android SDK installed on their Mac are going to have a hard time getting files back and forth over a USB cable, it is true. Your better bets are cloud-based solutions and/or WiFi-based solutions.
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Mhm okay .. I actually do not to root my phone, so I think, I will stay with the 'wireless-method'.
MANY THANKS TO ALL !