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ADB How-To

Ok so Ive seen a few people posting in the dev section that they cant get adb working. So heres a quick write up on how to get it working on windows and linux (ubuntu) machines. Follow these directions and you should have no problems. If you notice any errors dont hesitate to point them out to me! This is meant to help, not confuse.
First you need to download ADB.
Click here and select the download appropriate for your operating system: Android SDK
For Windows:
1.Extract the .zip file you downloaded and make a note of where you extracted to.
2.Go into the extracted android-sdk_r12-windows folder.
(if you go into this folder and have another folder named 'android-sdk_r12-windows' then cut and paste it outside of the extracted folder)
3.Open SDK Manager. Let it do its thing and then make sure 'Select All' is checked and click 'Install'
4.When its done it will say ADB has been updated and needs to restart. Select OK.
5.Now go back to your android-sdk_r12-windows folder and you should have a new folder called 'platform-tools'
6.Go into that folder and you should see 'adb'
7.Now to make things easy you're going to create an adb shortcut:
Right click your desktop and choose to create a new shortcut.
It will ask you to type a location for the shortcut. Enter "CMD" without the "".
Click 'Next'
For the name type "ADB" without the "".
Now right click the shortcut you just created and select 'Properties'
Now in the Properties dialog where it says Start In, type the path to your Android SDK foler. In my case I extracted the folder to my desktop, so my path would be C:\Users\Jason\Desktop\android-sdk_r12-windows.
Then click 'OK'
Now all you have to do is click this shortcut and you're automatically in adb in the command prompt.
For Linux:
Everything above is going to be pretty much the same except for the way you get into adb.
So do steps 1-6 above.
Now, instead of a shortcut you're going to open terminal and type the following:
sudo cp <path to your sdk platform-tools folder> /usr/bin
(for <path to your sdk platform-tools folder> it will depend on where you extracted the .zip to. In my case it would look like this because I extracted it to my desktop on MY computer:
sudo cp /home/jason/Desktop/android-sdk-linux_x86/platform-tools/adb /usr/bin
now you can access adb directly from Terminal.
Now I dont own a Mac so Im not going to put a writeup for that. But someone can feel free to post one and I can add it to my original post.
Thats it you now have access to adb on your computer! Go flash alternate recoveries and roms and be merry in 3D!

I am on my mobile app right now and haven't been able to find the link yet in the development section, but can pretty much guarantee that most ppl are having the issue I had with error messages about being denied BC u don't have permission. You have to change the permissions to get read and write access. If someone with better knowledge than me knows about it, then please feel free to elaborate. I spent hours trying to find answers before I stumbled across how to fix permissions. I know it requires u to enter adb shell and the into su to enter the code to change permissions so u can use adb push as well as adb root, etc. If no one addresses this shortly then I will find the link on my laptop and update.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259603
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Holy cow! I have a new found respect for developers. I wanted the adb tools just so I can flash CWM recovery. Now I'm having to download updated java and there's a ton of stuff to download for the SDK tools.
I'll have to admit that I loved my Captivate in how easy it was to flash CWM and roms and really anything else.

how can i do this if my phone is bricked stuck on lg logo

Help Please!!! I am stuck in Fastboot Mode!!!

I got a new replacement phone. I rooted the phone. I started the RevoToolKit app to install ClockWorkMod. I did get a message saying something about md5sum did not match. I install Clockworkmod on my own and booted into recovery from CMW. When it rebooted I got a blackscreen with this:
[470] Fastboot mode started
[520] USB init ept @0x3e000
[620] smem_read_alloc_entry Type: 402
[670] smem_read_alloc_entry Size Read 1816
[720] smem_read_alloc_entry Size Passed 1816
[780] smem ram ptable found: ver :0 len 6
[830] fastboot_init()
[890] Fastboot maximum download size : 450 Mbytes
[950] udc_start()
[1010] --suspend--
[1040] --reset--
[1040] --portchange--
[1050] --reset--
[1050] --portchange--
[1060] fastboot: processing commands
Anyway this is where I am stuck at. I know I screwed something up and I just to get back to using the phone
So far the phone is not being recognized by my computer or others, LGNPST is not working and I don't know anything when it comes to android SDK or how to do commands. Any advice will help. Honestly, I'm about to drop the phone in the toilet.
Thanks

have you tried following this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131671

antiwesley said:
have you tried following this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131671
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I attempted to try it but I don't know where to enter the codes or how to enter the codes. I dont even have an SDK set up. It is way to technical for me. I want to send it to somebody to do it for me.

I have insurance maybe i'll drop it the toilet.

satsgt said:
I have insurance maybe i'll drop it the toilet.
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Insurance doesn't cover water damage.
The only thing I can recommend is to come onto the irc tonight and there may be someone who can help.
Sent from my VS910 4G using xda premium

mtmichaelson said:
Insurance doesn't cover water damage.
The only thing I can recommend is to come onto the irc tonight and there may be someone who can help.
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What is the irc? Im in san antonio, tx.

Just search lg revolution irc. It is a chat room.
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I dont know mt texas is kind of far away from IRC. lol jk
you can search freenode irc
click channel
enter your nickname(whatever you want it to be)
enter #Lgrevolution into the channel field
enter that weird text thing.

Beamer9408 said:
I dont know mt texas is kind of far away from IRC. lol jk
you can search freenode irc
click channel
enter your nickname(whatever you want it to be)
enter #Lgrevolution into the channel field
enter that weird text thing.
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My bad im a fresh face nubie at this stuff. thanks for the info.

No problem I was joking.
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Beamer9408 said:
No problem I was joking.
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any ideas?

mtmichaelson said:
Just search lg revolution irc. It is a chat room.
Sent from my VS910 4G using xda premium
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so far nobody is chatting

satsgt said:
so far nobody is chatting
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I said tonight. During the day it is pretty dead.
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Its not hard to fix at all, you will have to install the Java JDK, Android SDK, and three files AdbWinApi.dll, fastboot.exe, and CWMrecoveryrevolution.img which is the clockwork recovery for our phone.
Here are the files in .rar format.
http://www.mediafire.com/?eb3219cy0lbc71m
Android SDK
Java JDK
The first version should work
1. Install the Android SDK to your C: drive. Make sure the SDK and all the files are in C:\androidSDK. This will make things easier later.
2. Open the SDK and install the additional AndroidSDK platform tools package
3. Install the Java JDK
4. Unzip the .rar to c:/androidSDK/tools
5. Open command prompt, start> type "cmd"> press enter
6. Plug in phone
6. Assuming you placed everything in the right folders, type the following into the command prompt
Code:
cd c:/androidSDK/tools
7. You should now be in the correct folder, paste this command next:
Code:
fastboot erase recovery
then:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery CWMrecoveryrevolution.img
If that succeeds then type the final command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Hopefully this works and is understandable

adrenaline_rush said:
Its not hard to fix at all, you will have to install the Java JDK, Android SDK, and three files AdbWinApi.dll, fastboot.exe, and CWMrecoveryrevolution.img which is the clockwork recovery for our phone.
Here are the files in .rar format.
http://www.mediafire.com/?eb3219cy0lbc71m
Android SDK
Java JDK
The first version should work
1. Install the Android SDK to your C: drive. Make sure the SDK and all the files are in C:\androidSDK. This will make things easier later.
2. Open the SDK and install the additional AndroidSDK platform tools package
3. Install the Java JDK
4. Unzip the .rar to c:/androidSDK/tools
5. Open command prompt, start> type "cmd"> press enter
6. Plug in phone
6. Assuming you placed everything in the right folders, type the following into the command prompt
Code:
cd c:/androidSDK/tools
7. You should now be in the correct folder, paste this command next:
Code:
fastboot erase recovery
then:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery CWMrecoveryrevolution.img
If that succeeds then type the final command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Hopefully this works and is understandable
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Thank you for all you help. it worked!!! My Revo is working again!!

Any chance of an update on this?! I'm stuck.
I am having this same problem and I tried to follow these steps, but the mediafire link is broken. I downloaded another recovery file and followed the rest of the steps, but it didn't work. I'm still stuck at the fastboot page. I have an LG Optimus V. I would appreciate any help you can give.
adrenaline_rush said:
Its not hard to fix at all, you will have to install the Java JDK, Android SDK, and three files AdbWinApi.dll, fastboot.exe, and CWMrecoveryrevolution.img which is the clockwork recovery for our phone.
Here are the files in .rar format.
The first version should work
1. Install the Android SDK to your C: drive. Make sure the SDK and all the files are in C:\androidSDK. This will make things easier later.
2. Open the SDK and install the additional AndroidSDK platform tools package
3. Install the Java JDK
4. Unzip the .rar to c:/androidSDK/tools
5. Open command prompt, start> type "cmd"> press enter
6. Plug in phone
6. Assuming you placed everything in the right folders, type the following into the command prompt
Code:
cd c:/androidSDK/tools
7. You should now be in the correct folder, paste this command next:
Code:
fastboot erase recovery
then:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery CWMrecoveryrevolution.img
If that succeeds then type the final command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Hopefully this works and is understandable
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Wow this was a while ago, not sure why the links broke, also don't have those files stored anymore. I noticed you have an Optimus V. Try to find an appropriate recovery.img file for that phone and flash it through ADB similar to the steps above.

[Q] Flashing my Droid 3 issue

Trying to flash my droid 3 in order to unlock the gsm band. And I'm following the guide that was posted (THANKS BTW!) but when I get to step 6 the cmd prompt simply says "<waiting for device>".
4 - Download the following files and unzip it to your desktop: (I'm a newbie, so it won't let me post the link)
5 - Click Start and open cmd.
6 - Type in the following in cmd:
'cd desktop'
'cd fastboot'
'moto-fastboot flash radio radio.img'
The droid 3 is connected usb, pc can see it in device manager, everything else seemed to work.. Any help? Thanks!
- Joe

Trying to flash my droid 3 in order to unlock the gsm band. And I'm following the guide that was posted (THANKS BTW!) but when I get to step 6 the cmd prompt simply says "<waiting for device>".
4 - Download the following files and unzip it to your desktop: (I'm a newbie, so it won't let me post the link)
5 - Click Start and open cmd.
6 - Type in the following in cmd:
'cd desktop'
'cd fastboot'
'moto-fastboot flash radio radio.img'
The droid 3 is connected usb, pc can see it in device manager, everything else seemed to work.. Any help? Thanks!
- Joe
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Your device must be in AP fastboot mode. Power it off, then hold m and power on, use volume down to highlight AP fastboot volume up to select
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Worked like a charm! Thanks!

Endoroid said:
Your device must be in AP fastboot mode. Power it off, then hold m and power on, use volume down to highlight AP fastboot volume up to select
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Oh my god I will love you forever. Thank you for showing the way to an android noob.

still locked to verizon
"Your device must be in AP fastboot mode. Power it off, then hold m and power on, use volume down to highlight AP fastboot volume up to select"
Sent from my XT860
Hi,
I followed this step 1-6 (below) and your advice (above) but do not understand step 7. How is step 7 done? Do all this steps have to be completed all in one go [not intermittently as i have done]?
I'm new to androids and this whole procedure. I'm on my 2nd night trying to flash my phone to work on t-mobile. Please help.
steps:
1 - Make sure you are on the stock XT862 ROM, if you aren't flash it via this method found here:
http: / / rootzwiki.com/topic/4370-sbf-...959-and-56890
2 - Make sure your phone is rooted, if not download the following and follow the steps found here:
wx3.psouza4.com/droid3/[/url]
3 - Unlock the phone. This can be accomplished by purchasing the unlock code, and later entering the code upon insertion of a sim card. (T-mobile ATT sim cards will work, but you will get an error saying UNLOCK FAILED, this is NORMAL do not freak out)
4 - Download the following files and unzip it to your desktop: wx3.mediafire.com/?y1wjw775v8itsx3
5 - Click Start and open cmd.
6 - Type in the following in cmd:
'cd desktop'
'cd fastboot'
'moto-fastboot flash radio radio.img'
ONCE it flashes, then enter:
'moto-fastboot reboot'
7 - Use root explorer to push the build.prop into the system folder
8 - Reboot, select GSM/UMTS in Network Settings.

im pretty sure in the things you have to download in that thread their is a build.prop for it, and im pretty sure you just have to put it in and replace the old one.

cont...
Thanks for your reply. The downloads did come with a build.prop I'm using ES file explorer and I can't delete the old build.prop file or copy/paste the file to replace it. Is this a:
-limitation of the free explorer app i'm using?
-what is meant by "push" the build.prop? should that be an option when I press/hold the file (while in the explorer app)?
one last step to D3 radio freedom, any help is highly appreciated.

Qdroid3 said:
Thanks for your reply. The downloads did come with a build.prop I'm using ES file explorer and I can't delete the old build.prop file or copy/paste the file to replace it. Is this a:
-limitation of the free explorer app i'm using?
-what is meant by "push" the build.prop? should that be an option when I press/hold the file (while in the explorer app)?
one last step to D3 radio freedom, any help is highly appreciated.
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/system if read only it needs to be re mounted read/write. Some file explorers can do this, im not sure about the one you are using but you can always download a terminal emulator and run the following 2 commands
su
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
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Endoroid said:
/system if read only it needs to be re mounted read/write. Some file explorers can do this, im not sure about the one you are using but you can always download a terminal emulator and run the following 2 commands
su
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
Sent from my XT860 using xda premium
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IT worked! The root explorer app MADE the difference. Thanks for your help.

Fastboot
Endoroid said:
/system if read only it needs to be re mounted read/write. Some file explorers can do this, im not sure about the one you are using but you can always download a terminal emulator and run the following 2 commands
su
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
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I'm having the same problem.
I've pressed M+Power, and selected AP fastboot flash mode.
The phone screen reads: Battery OK,
OK to Program
Transfer Mode.
USB Connected
from the computer command line I type in the fastboot line and it just hangs on "Waiting for devices"
?
I've got safestrap installed, if that makes any difference (?)
Thanks.

Some Honeycomb 514 Tips.

Edit: this is about Streak 7 Honeycomb 514 installation tips, I fixed the tile
I have installed ROMs on my Viewsonic gPad. Piece of cake, the process is straightforward and there were no wild goose chases looking for drivers. I never appreciated how easy the gTab was until I dealt with this nightmarish Streak 7.
I started at 6 pm last night, gave up at 2:30am, woke up at 7:30 this morning, and now (at 8:15) it is HOPEFULLY going to reboot into Gingerbread. And it looks successfull!
Some tips:
The general process
I followed the general instructions on the 506 update thread, but I used a 514 ROM.
You can add the update.img file to your external SD card using windows explorer, but you can't use windows explorer to add the recovery file to the recovery partition. One way to do that, is with Fastboot. The whole fastboot process includes:
-placing the tablet in fastboot mode
-connecting the tablet to the computer via USB
-installing drivers (hopefully, first time only)
-running fastboot.exe
-using a command prompt to move the recovery.img file onto the tablet's recovery partition
Fastboot and the recovery file are where I had my problems, so I added a few tips here.
ROM and Recovery
Get the 514 ROM and recovery files from here: here
NOTE: I could not get the 514 US 4G recovery to work, so I used the US Stock Froyo recovery.img from the 506 update thread.
Fastboot Guide
Use this page as a general guide for installing Fastboot and Flashing/Updating, but it is by no means comprehensive.
Finding Fastboot Drivers
Drivers for fastboot were a big sticking point for me. To get Streak 7 drivers: I connected my Streak 7 to my computer, enabled USB sharing on my tablet, and then in Windows file explorer find the streak and do a search for 'drivers'. It will found the folder (using a search for 'drivers') on the Streak that contains the drivers I need. There are drivers included in the fastboot download but the fastboot drivers did not work for me.
My approach for setting up/using fastboot
Download fastboot (it's actually fastboot and adb)
Extract the zip (I put it in c:\android)
Enter fastboot mode on device
Connect phone pc with usb cable.
Install approporate driver extracted from your streak (or try the ones from fastboot, they didn't work for me but maybe they will work for you)
Note: I installed drivers in fastboot mode AND in regular android mode, but I spent a long time working on drivers so that might not be necessary
Note 2: I installed the free 'Nero' software from Dell because someone else with similar problems also installed that software, IDK if it helped either one of us but who knows. I recommend not installing Nero just for this task, because most people don't seem to need it.
Note 3: After driver is installed, the streak will still say what it always says in fastboot mode: some red text followed by some white text. The fact that you have installed fastboot on your PC will not cause a change on the screen of your Streak 7 when it is connected to the PC.
run 'fastboot.exe'
a black window will appear and disappear very quickly.
open a command prompt type c:\android>fastboot devices
the command prompt should return something like '? fastboot'
This step lets you know you have fastboot working properly.
Now that you know fastboot is working, it's time to move your new recovery file to the Streak's recovery partition. Type C:\android>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
If you forgot how to use a command line: you will need to use the 'cd' command to navigate to the folder your recovery.img file is in. It will be easy enough to find on the internet, and I am too tired to explain now. If you happened to place your files in C:\android, you can get there by typing 'cd\' (no quotes) and hitting enter, then typing 'cd android' and hitting enter.
in the above text, 'C:\android>' is the prompt you will see after using the 'cd' command. If you have your recovery file somewhere else, you must alter this prompt with the CD command so it reflects the recovery file's location.
in the above text, 'fastboot' tells your computer to use fastboot commands. Make sure you ran fastboot.exe. There is also a way to change environmental settings/path so that it will work whenever you have an android device plugged in, but I couldn't find the thread that discussed it.
in the above text, 'flash' is a command to write a file to a particular partition.
in the above text, 'recovery' is the partition being written to is the recovery partition.
in the above text, 'recovery.img' is the name of the file being copied to the tablet.
in the above text, 'C:\android' is the location of the file being copied.
I know I'm overtired and I need to go back to sleep because I'm doing an anal-retentive job of explaining how to use functions that you can read by typing in 'fastboot help'. But I've lost a bit of rational thinking and I am compelled to work on formatting and adding bullets so it looks pretty.
The command prompt will give you a couple of lines saying how long it took to move the file.
Finished!
Make sure you have a new update.pkg file on your external SD card, boot into recovery, and install your update.

Are you sure you are in the right section? This is Streak7 not Streak5

giveen said:
Are you sure you are in the right section? This is Streak7 not Streak5
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Lol I changed the title. Yup, I was talking about the Streak 7.

Now you are making some sense, lol.

mike_ekim said:
Edit: this is about Streak 7 Honeycomb 514 installation tips, I fixed the tile
I have installed ROMs on my Viewsonic gPad. Piece of cake, the process is straightforward and there were no wild goose chases looking for drivers. I never appreciated how easy the gTab was until I dealt with this nightmarish Streak 7.
I started at 6 pm last night, gave up at 2:30am, woke up at 7:30 this morning, and now (at 8:15) it is HOPEFULLY going to reboot into Gingerbread. And it looks successfull!
Some tips:
The general process
I followed the general instructions on the 506 update thread, but I used a 514 ROM.
You can add the update.img file to your external SD card using windows explorer, but you can't use windows explorer to add the recovery file to the recovery partition. One way to do that, is with Fastboot. The whole fastboot process includes:
-placing the tablet in fastboot mode
-connecting the tablet to the computer via USB
-installing drivers (hopefully, first time only)
-running fastboot.exe
-using a command prompt to move the recovery.img file onto the tablet's recovery partition
Fastboot and the recovery file are where I had my problems, so I added a few tips here.
ROM and Recovery
Get the 514 ROM and recovery files from here: here
NOTE: I could not get the 514 US 4G recovery to work, so I used the US Stock Froyo recovery.img from the 506 update thread.
Fastboot Guide
Use this page as a general guide for installing Fastboot and Flashing/Updating, but it is by no means comprehensive.
Finding Fastboot Drivers
Drivers for fastboot were a big sticking point for me. To get Streak 7 drivers: I connected my Streak 7 to my computer, enabled USB sharing on my tablet, and then in Windows file explorer find the streak and do a search for 'drivers'. It will found the folder (using a search for 'drivers') on the Streak that contains the drivers I need. There are drivers included in the fastboot download but the fastboot drivers did not work for me.
My approach for setting up/using fastboot
Download fastboot (it's actually fastboot and adb)
Extract the zip (I put it in c:\android)
Enter fastboot mode on device
Connect phone pc with usb cable.
Install approporate driver extracted from your streak (or try the ones from fastboot, they didn't work for me but maybe they will work for you)
Note: I installed drivers in fastboot mode AND in regular android mode, but I spent a long time working on drivers so that might not be necessary
Note 2: I installed the free 'Nero' software from Dell because someone else with similar problems also installed that software, IDK if it helped either one of us but who knows. I recommend not installing Nero just for this task, because most people don't seem to need it.
Note 3: After driver is installed, the streak will still say what it always says in fastboot mode: some red text followed by some white text. The fact that you have installed fastboot on your PC will not cause a change on the screen of your Streak 7 when it is connected to the PC.
run 'fastboot.exe'
a black window will appear and disappear very quickly.
open a command prompt type c:\android>fastboot devices
the command prompt should return something like '? fastboot'
This step lets you know you have fastboot working properly.
Now that you know fastboot is working, it's time to move your new recovery file to the Streak's recovery partition. Type C:\android>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
If you forgot how to use a command line: you will need to use the 'cd' command to navigate to the folder your recovery.img file is in. It will be easy enough to find on the internet, and I am too tired to explain now. If you happened to place your files in C:\android, you can get there by typing 'cd\' (no quotes) and hitting enter, then typing 'cd android' and hitting enter.
in the above text, 'C:\android>' is the prompt you will see after using the 'cd' command. If you have your recovery file somewhere else, you must alter this prompt with the CD command so it reflects the recovery file's location.
in the above text, 'fastboot' tells your computer to use fastboot commands. Make sure you ran fastboot.exe. There is also a way to change environmental settings/path so that it will work whenever you have an android device plugged in, but I couldn't find the thread that discussed it.
in the above text, 'flash' is a command to write a file to a particular partition.
in the above text, 'recovery' is the partition being written to is the recovery partition.
in the above text, 'recovery.img' is the name of the file being copied to the tablet.
in the above text, 'C:\android' is the location of the file being copied.
I know I'm overtired and I need to go back to sleep because I'm doing an anal-retentive job of explaining how to use functions that you can read by typing in 'fastboot help'. But I've lost a bit of rational thinking and I am compelled to work on formatting and adding bullets so it looks pretty.
The command prompt will give you a couple of lines saying how long it took to move the file.
Finished!
Make sure you have a new update.pkg file on your external SD card, boot into recovery, and install your update.
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i would just like to add that you can go to the folder with fastboot.exe and the recovery.img and in my win7 64bit i just hold shift + right click and choose open cmd windows here note* not sure if this is a special feature of my win7 or not tho so other user who dont see it dont panic use above steps thought it may help tho
and i read a post baout using the 506 recovery img but theres a post saying it was updated idk cant find link now to it but if it works then good i myself am in the process of charging my 7 before i can see if it will accept the update.pkg now cause i tryed without changing the img im on stock 2.2.2 4g tmobile one

colorsharpkid said:
and i read a post baout using the 506 recovery img but theres a post saying it was updated idk cant find link now to it but if it works then good i myself am in the process of charging my 7 before i can see if it will accept the update.pkg now cause i tryed without changing the img im on stock 2.2.2 4g tmobile one
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Yup, I read that posty too and I tried several times with the 514 recovery with no success. I then tried with the 506 recovery, no other changes, and it worked. I would have preferred a 514 revocery from a warm-and-fuzzy standpoint but I don't really care now that it's done.

[Noob TUT]ADB - The Easy Way. 5 Seconds. Portable :)

I saw a lot of threads asking for instructions on how to use ADB to reboot into recovery, Push/Pull Files, etc, etc.
Just follow this guide to set up ADB in 5 seconds WITHOUT THE ANDROID SDK.
This ADB setup is less than one MB and no need to download the entire useless (for us, anyway) Android SDK.
1. Extract the Mini ADB archive attached below to any folder.
2. Just use the RunME.bat file to open a console directly in the ADB folder, so you can get started directly without the cd command!
To reboot into recovery:
Extract, Open RunMe.bat, type adb reboot recovery.
That easy.
Just make sure to have LG Phone Drivers installed beforehand.
Get Drivers here: Here

thanks mate ,, i never used adb when i get bootloops ,, i thought its complicated

rrgrrg said:
thanks mate ,, i never used adb when i get bootloops ,, i thought its complicated
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Now you see how easy it is! Did you try it?
Its Super simple!

Does it work on any Android?
cm9 htc a310e

Yes.. It works when debugging is On.....
But how to get into recovery when we have bootloops or system force close

Type adb reboot recovery... it's in the op...
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When you have bootloops:
Remove battery.
Re insert.
Connect phone to computer using USB.
Try to turn on phone, when bootanimation keeps looping,
run the runme.bat, type adb reboot recovery.
Done
And remember to press thanks
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thanks ykumar00 :good:

You can use adb also to install applications from your pc. I keep copies of my apks on windows machine - sending via usb and installing from phone is a tedious task (mounting usb, copying file, unmounting, waiting for sdcard scanning, navigating to apk file, installing). Just type:
adb install -r name.apk
USB debugging should be on.
I've created a batch and registry entry so I just make right click on apk and choose "install to sd" or "install to phone"

kretos said:
You can use adb also to install applications from your pc. I keep copies of my apks on windows machine - sending via usb and installing from phone is a tedious task (mounting usb, copying file, unmounting, waiting for sdcard scanning, navigating to apk file, installing). Just type:
adb install -r name.apk
USB debugging should be on.
I've created a batch and registry entry so I just make right click on apk and choose "install to sd" or "install to phone"
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That's just one thing adb can do! Apart from reebooting normally and recovery, You can push/pull files to/from any folder, you can take logcats, and on ics, you can use adb to even take phone backups!

Also, could you share the bat and registry file? Looks interesting.

Sure, I'll post it here in the evening (in 4 hours)

Yup it would be really very useful and if someone has something to share related to adb please do so... it would be really very usefull for all ob users.
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I could add it to the OP. With credits of course....

Ok, here you go:
the scripts assume that adb.exe is extracted to e:\MiniADB\
download attachments and remove .txt extension from them.
put scripts install.bat and install_tel.bat to e:\MiniADB and run (double click and confirm in Vista/W7/W8 to run as administrator) apk_install.reg.
After that you will get two options in context menu for apk files:
Install in phone
Install in SD card
First option will install application in phone's memory, second in sd card. If application is already installed, it will be overwritten.
If you wish to put MiniADB somewhere else you have to:
modify install.bat and install_tel.bat and replace e:\MiniADB\ with your path
modify apk_install.reg and replace e:\\MiniADB\\ with your path but remember to make all \ doubled \\
Example:
if you want to put MiniADB into c:\Android\MiniADB then replace e:\\MiniADB\\ with c:\\Android\\MiniADB\\ in a .reg file
Those scripts are for Windows only. I'm not sure if it works for Windows NT/9x as registry file format was changed as I remember.
Edit:
USB debugging must be on in a phone to adb work properly. Phone must be connected to computer
Sorry for delay

When trying adb, I am having this problem.
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vishaldhamnekar said:
When trying adb, I am having this problem.
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the command is "adb reboot recovery".

dcop7 said:
the command is "adb reboot recovery".
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Ohhh sorry,my mistake. I didn't read it carefully.
And Thanks...