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Rooting the Tattoo(its done!) - what we have got so far

Finally the race is over and some brave devs managed to get root on the tattoo and some were able to reproduce it on their own devices already. But notice: We are in an early stage of development. There is no one-klick-get-root app at the moment and there is still much work to be done until we get custom roms.
I will try to keep track of the ongoing development and update this post periodically. I've you find a mistake or get something new, let us know but we can't give support to every linux-nob at this point of development!
At the moment beeing root on the tattoo does NOT enable you to use the usual applications like Wifi Tethering that need root out of the box. You are also unable to write to /system by default. Now there is a new hack to make /system writable (look at the bottom of this post)
[size=+2]Status[/size]
Last update: 26.02.2010 - 12:55 MEZ
[size=+1]Rooting[/size]
The tattoo was successfully rooted the first time on 19.02.2010 ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5672597&postcount=93 ). It was reproduced by some other users already, there is some work to be done make the exploit work more easily.
Because it has been asked many times: If there will ever be an OFFICIAL update with android 2.1 by HTC for the Tattoo (nobody knows definitively), this root-exploit will NOT work! You will lose root then!
It was done by porting this exploit http://www.milw0rm.com/exploits/8678 to the arm plattform and the tattoo. It uses a security hole in kernel 2.6.29 that wasn't patched in tattoos kernel. All began here on 10.2.2010 (the first post doesn't has to do anything with this): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=631540
Kudos to zanfur, bftb0, mainfram3, HT123 and others (sorry if I forgot an important one).
The exploit was tweaked to deliver root more reliable.
[size=+1]Flashing custom roms[/size]
To develop custom roms won't be the problem, but the tattoo has got some extra security mechanisms that don't make it trivial to flash a new rom even now we have root. There is work going on to solve this.
[size=+1]Howto get root-privileges[/size]
I think it is save to follow but this is done at your own risk. Don't blame me if you Tattoo explodes, eats your hamster or make your girlfriend leave you.
Remember: We're in an early state of development, this is no Klick-an-Run-app, linux knowledge is needed.
Newbis on Windows should follow this howto made by Coburn64, its much easier than this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637927
Download this to your PC and unzip: View attachment 285070
(the older release was called m6 and can be found here: View attachment r00t.zip)
m7 is the binary. Push m7 to your Tattoo using adb:
Code:
adb push m7 /data/local/bin/m7
adb chmod 755 /data/local/bin/m7
Start a shell:
Code:
adb shell
Start the exploit in the shell:
Code:
cd /data/local/bin
while `true` ; do /data/local/bin/m7; done
The new m7 is an improved version of the old m6, it now should bring you root much more reliable.
With the old m6 while it is running, bring up and close random apps via task manager on the tattoo. This might not be necessary with m7. After a while the exploit should report success and come up with a root-shell. The promt should change from
Code:
$
to
Code:
#
Sometime the exploit stopps but no shell ('#') comes up. Just terminate it with ^C and try again.
You did it, you should be root now!
Let's set some variables:
Code:
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/system/lib
export PATH=/system/bin
When you got your shell, check if you are really root:
Code:
id
You should get something like this:
Code:
# id
uid=0(root) gid=1000(shell) groups=1003(graphics),1004(input),1007(log),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet)
uid=0(root) is important.
To get a root-shell more easily next time, we have to make su work.
Take this su binary and push it in your tatto: http://www.fileuploadx.de/45656
Code:
adb push su /data/local/bin/su
Remount /data without the nosuid-option
Code:
# mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /data
Change the owner to root and set the suid-bit
Code:
# chown root.root /data/local/bin/su
# chmod 4755 /data/local/bin/su
Now you don't have to run the exploit again, just open a normal shell and run
Code:
$ /data/local/bin/su
Now you should be root!
Attention: If you reboot your phone, you have to run the exploit and the mount command again because /data will be mounted nosuid again!
Thats it!
Some suggestions for going on. When you run mount, you will see that some partitions are mounted read-only and/or with the nosuid-option. You can change this by running:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblockYOUWANT /DIRtoREMOUNT
[size=+2]Other developer stuff[/size]
Here I will list all other thinks, more dangerous and not with all steps described in detail because you should know how to do this if you want to
New: Make /system writeable
This is a dangerous part, it might break you system forever unless you don't know what you are doing! Don't try it unless you are a dev! That is the reason why the steps you have to do are not described in a more detailed way. If you don't know what to type in, you shouldn't try this hack!
Download View attachment 286072
1. Copy tattoo-hack.ko from the zip to /data/local/bin
2. # insmod /data/local/bin/tattoo-hack.ko
3. Remount system partition to be writeable
Now you can do everything with /system until you reboot. /system is the only partition that is mounted without nosuid after reboot, so copy su over to /system/bin/ to keep root permanently. To be able to use programs like setcpu you have to replace /system/bin/su with this su:
View attachment 286154
Flashing a custom recovery image
This is in alpha-state but we are able to flash custom recovery images what is the determining step to flashing custom roms. Don't ask how to flash android 2.x (we didn't do it right now) or when it will be ready. It will bes sometimes...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=639486
Have a lot of fun!
-bm-

BTW.. In order for /data/local/bin to exist it's probably best you do the busybox install to there first.. also the busybox commands are very handy.

Great - bm - thank you very much

-bm- said:
-bm-
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This is a great day, it's really amazing how people could work together searching the good way to root this awesome little phone. Just to say I've really appreciated your work... I followed all you guys day by day... Thank you everyone, sorry for the OT.
Anyway... risks of bricks?

elvisior said:
BTW.. In order for /data/local/bin to exist it's probably best you do the busybox install to there first.. also the busybox commands are very handy.
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Youre right, busybox makes further development more handy. But I think it isn't needed for /data/local/bin to exist, because for me it was there and I've got no busybox on my tattoo

chdir /data/local/bin
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instead of
chdir to /data/local/bin
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Thanks Man.
Nice team work.

stupid noobie question how Push m6 to your Tattoo using adb! can anyone possible make a noobie tutorial?!

@zoko : Use your favorite linux distribution.

please can you help me?when I do .m6 in shell i get
Code:
[ Overwritten 0xb0000100
but no #, any help for me?

ApotheoZ said:
@zoko : Use your favorite linux distribution.
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You don't need Linux. Windows or even Mac OS will do just fine.
Zoko, grab adb.exe from the Android SDK. To install m6, just run:
Code:
adb push m6 /data/local/bin/m6

chusen said:
please can you help me?when I do .m6 in shell i get
Code:
[ Overwritten 0xb0000100
but no #, any help for me?
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As I try to say in my howto (okay, my english is not the best ;-) ): That happens quite often. Just stop it with ^C ([control]+C) and start the exploit again until you have luck!

zoko said:
stupid noobie question how Push m6 to your Tattoo using adb! can anyone possible make a noobie tutorial?!
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Hi zoko!
Please use google to find a tutorial for pushing files using adb, there are many out there and using adb is not tattoo-specific!
We don't have time to provide more service at the moment ;-)
By the way: I'm happy about everybody testing, but I wonder what you want to do with a root-shell I you even didn't use adb before. But learning and trying is always a good thing but please consider learning by googling also ;-)
Have a lot of fun!
-bm-

thanks but i try and try and try... and same result, more ideas or only try it?

Is there any way to mount /data r/w on boot?
I doubt it because the exploit should be run first... hmm
So now we need a custom rom with root privileges

...first a recovery.. i think

after i run the exploit once I have to reboot the phone to be able run it again or i get
HTML:
$ usage: reboot [-n] [-p] [rebootcommand]
.
any option to be able to run it more than once without rebooting the phone?

The Tattoo Root (kit)
Here's a small installation batch, to make it easier for everyone.
Download the supplied zip (TattooRoot).
Run 'install-tattoo-root'.
Code:
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Creating /data/local/bin (it's ok to get an error)
mkdir failed for /data/local/bin, File exists
300 KB/s (5546 bytes in 0.018s)
1366 KB/s (356916 bytes in 0.255s)
9 KB/s (126 bytes in 0.013s)
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M6 exploit (shoryuken derived with ARM shellcode from Zanfur)
installed to /data/local/bin
STEP 1:
Launch adb shell at the command prompt
Once in a shell type:
while `true` ; do /data/local/bin/m6; done
The exploit has succeded once you get a root prompt (indicated by #)
Retry the while loop above, until you get the root prompt
STEP 2:
Run /data/local/bin/create_su.sh to create a
suid shell in /data/local/bin/su
I think the comments are self-explanatory. If you can't get the m6 into your Tattoo, even with the help of this batch, I suggest you wait a little longer for a more foolproof way to free your Tattoo
Everytime you reboot your Tattoo you'll have to execute steps 1 and 2 again.

@mainfram3 i dont get same results
Code:
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Creating /data/local/bin (it's ok to get an error)
mkdir failed for /data/local/bin, File exists
300 KB/s (5546 bytes in 0.018s)
1366 KB/s (356916 bytes in 0.255s)
9 KB/s (126 bytes in 0.013s)
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M6 exploit (shoryuken derived with ARM shellcode from Zanfur)
installed to /data/local/bin
STEP 1:
Launch adb shell at the command prompt
Once in a shell type:
while `true` ; do /data/local/bin/m6; done
The exploit has succeded once you get a root prompt (indicated by #)
Retry the while loop above, until you get the root prompt
STEP 2:
Run /data/local/bin/create_su.sh to create a
suid shell in /data/local/bin/su
i get
Code:
Creating /data/local/bin (it's ok to get an error)
mkdir failed for /data/local/bin, File exists
34 KB/s (5546 bytes in 0.156s)
796 KB/s (356916 bytes in 0.437s)
7 KB/s (126 bytes in 0.015s)
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where are my error?

chusen said:
i get
Code:
Creating /data/local/bin (it's ok to get an error)
mkdir failed for /data/local/bin, File exists
34 KB/s (5546 bytes in 0.156s)
796 KB/s (356916 bytes in 0.437s)
7 KB/s (126 bytes in 0.015s)
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where are my error?
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Chusen,
That is allright.
Now, launch a adb shell by typing
Code:
adb shell
and then try the exploit
Code:
$ while `true` ; do /data/local/bin/m6; done
until your greeted with:
Code:
[ Overwritten 0xb0000100
# <---- This # indicates you got root

[ROOT] Motoshare 2: Old Bug, New Exploit by djrbliss

As Promised Today djrbliss a.k.a Dan released Root Exploit for XT910 And Droid Bionic which running on Jellybean..
For now Technically not possible to root on windows but may be in future one click root tool will be available from Dan..
First to root you Have to use Linux. Preferably 32Bit if u have Ubuntu in Ur Computer proceed if not u can try LiveCd to root your Phone.
Once you Booted into Ubuntu..
Type
Code:
mkdir /tmp/share
Install Samba Package
Code:
sudo apt-get install samba
Edit the Config for file samba as mentioned Below
Code:
sudo gedit /etc/samba/smb.conf
add the following Lines as mentioned below
Code:
[share]
path = /tmp/share
available = yes
valid users = guest
read only = yes
browsable = yes
public = yes
save it then Create username through this command
Code:
sudo useradd guest -m -G users
then Set password
Code:
sudo passwd guest
Then restart Samba Server
Code:
sudo restart smbd
Download the Files
Code:
cd /tmp/share
wget http://vulnfactory.org/public/motoshare2.tgz
tar xvf motoshare2.tgz
sudo chmod 755 run.sh
you'll need to know the IP address of your Linux host, which you can get by running "ifconfig" from your terminal it should be 192.168.xx.xx not 127.5.xx.xx
Now take your Smartphone and Enable usb Debugging and the make sure that youare connected through WIFI
Open Stock "Files" r "Filemanger App"3rd party apps wont work
Open the "Files" app, and select "Remote storage". Click "Add storage", and fill in fields as follows:
Code:
Host IP address: [your Linux machine's IP address]
Domain name: WORKGROUP
Shared folder name: share
User: guest
Password: [the password you created above]
your phone will be mounted in Linux share to complete process plug in your Phone to Computer Via usb and then type following command
Code:
cd /tmp/share/
sudo ./run.sh
Congrats!u are rooted your RAZR XT910 And Droid Bionic..
Every Credit Goes to Dan Rosenberg i take no credits ....im just posting to help people...
Donate to Dan
http://goo.gl/zBGb0
Original Thread

So you took my post, which was written in perfect English, and actually spent time re-writing it to make it harder to read? Why?
Please see the original post at http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/16518-root-motoshare-2-old-bug-new-exploit/ for the most up-to-date instructions. If you re-post things like this, it becomes very hard for me to update the instructions.

[APP] DropBear Server II // ssh/scp (root only)

I wanted to enable SCP and SSH using DropBear II ... for some reason DropBear Server II doesn't install scp & ssh binaries, you can get them from github and symlink it into system. Here's what I did...
DropBear archive (1M): https://www.dropbox.com/s/h2guipuvdltiden/dropbearii.zip
Feel free to mirror that if you want.
These directions allow you to ssh into the system as root, be very careful. I recommend not leaving the service running if you are not using it.
I take no responsibility if you brick your unit while mucking around as root.
Back Up
Download dropbearii.zip and unzip on your local file system.
From your local filesystem install the APK and push scp & ssh to tmp.
Code:
adb install DropBearServer2.1.apk
adb push scp /data/local/tmp/scp
adb push ssh /data/local/tmp/ssh
From the OUYA GUI install the DropBearServerII service... Select Make -> Software -> DropBearServer II -> Install
Shell into your OUYA and make /system writable.
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP
Move scp & ssh into DropBear II directory
Code:
mv /data/local/tmp/scp /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/
mv /data/local/tmp/ssh /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/
Change the permissions
Code:
chmod 6555 /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/scp
chmod 6555 /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/ssh
Create the symlinks
Code:
cd /system/bin/
ln -s /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/scp ./scp
ln -s /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/ssh ./ssh
Change /system back to read-only (optional) and exit.
Code:
mount -o ro,remount -t ext4 /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP
exit
exit
Reboot the OUYA (optional)
Code:
adb reboot
Notes/testing
Windows users can use Putty to ssh & scp get them here.
To ssh into the system:
Code:
ssh [email protected]_ADDRESS
To scp a file to the sdcard:
Code:
scp ./some_file [email protected]_ADDRESS:/sdcard/
To get to settings push the U circle button one time.
If you turn on "Start on boot" in the settings menu and reboot, the service will be turned off. Though it will be left on in the standard standby mode.
I recommend using pubkey rather than password. Basically generate a public key and push it into /sdcard/ then install it from the DropBear II app.
Unix Hosts can do:
Code:
ssh-keygen -t rsa
Windows using PuttySSH follow these directions, I haven't tested them though.
If you don't want to be bothered with pubkey, please change the default password it is set to 42.
If you already know about pubkey, you can cat them into: /data/data/me.shkschneider.dropbearserver2/app_data/authorized_keys
Unchecking "Allow Password" doesn't work properly.
Why would I want to do this? I didn't really like the Wireless ADB disappearing after the OTA upgrade, this may be less annoying if the next OTA doesn't nuke it.

I'm getting an error that busybox is not installed when trying to start the service. Is there anything special you had to do with busybox to get this to run? I installed it via the apk.
Edit: Nevermind. I didn't realize the busybox apk was an installer and I didn't find the icon when I looked. Just checked again and found the busybox installer icon and did a smart install. Dropbear ssh is running now.

I ran it manually with
Code:
dropbear -E -s -P /data/dropbear/dropbear.pid -r /data/dropbear/dropbear_rsa_host_key -d /data/dropbear/dropbear_dss_host_key
and it looks ok when idling but when connection it gives me
Aiee, segfault! You should probably report this as a bug to the developer
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This could be CM10.1 environment issues (libc). The built-in SSHd doesn't work properly as well. Some binaries give strange errors when executed with SSHd (like sqlite3).

I can't install the DropBearServer II from the Make option, comes up with "operation failed". Tried to make the system rw to see if that might have been the problem but still no luck. Anyone else had that problem?

andlid said:
I can't install the DropBearServer II from the Make option, comes up with "operation failed". Tried to make the system rw to see if that might have been the problem but still no luck. Anyone else had that problem?
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I installed it via adb.
For others I was able to install using IncognitoMan's -=StockPlus=- ROM -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347214
You may need busybox installed, I'm not 100% sure, I haven't tried without busybox.

SSH command line on android
The link is broken

Could someone please reupload this? would be awesome
Thank you so much

BIade said:
Could someone please reupload this? would be awesome
Thank you so much
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bump - upload again please

You can also get static binaries from dropbear or ssh server apks in playstore by simply unpacking the apk.

Install ADB on Windows & ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10

If you need to flash ROM even using fastboot for Smartphone or Tablet in which they use Android OS! Then Ubuntu OS is needed!
This is a guide I made for ubuntu users and included a guide for windows users to setup Android SDK which contains ADB.
Android Debug Bridge (ADB) provides a terminal interface on your PC to interact with your device's file system. This can be useful for many things like installing & uninstalling apps, logcat, backup & restore, and hacking your device just to name a few.
ubuntu 12.04 & 12.10 Guide
1. Go here and download android-sdk (not the adt-bundle)....
https://hotfile.com/dl/241406263/5e6a306/android-sdk_r22.0.5-linux.tgz.html
2. Place the downloaded file in your home folder and then extract it and you should get a folder named android-sdk-linux (do not rename it).
3. If you’re on a 64bit machine run these commands in terminal to make sdk compatible with 64bit (if you’re on 32bit machine then skip this step)....
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs-multiarch
4. Run this command in terminal to install jdk if you don’t have it already....
sudo apt-get install openjdk-6-jdk
5. Navigate to the home folder where you extracted android-sdk-linux and open the folder then open the folder named tools
6. Inside the tools folder there will be a file named android... double click it and select run then android sdk manager will open.
7. In the center pane deselect everything... Now only select the following....
Android SDK Tools
Android SDK Platform-tools
Android Support Library
8. Once selections have been made click on install packages and wait till finished.
9. Upon completion of step 8 in terminal run this command....
sudo gedit ~/.bashrc
When the file opens, go to the very bottom and copy/paste the following 3 lines (make sure they’re each on separate lines)....
# Android tools
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/tools
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools
10. Now reboot your computer.
11. Set your phone to usb debugging then plug it to your pc after pc is done booting
12. Open a terminal on your pc and enter....
adb devices
If all went well, you should see your phone’s serial number and you’ll be ready to go.
~~~~~Important~~~~~
You can use steps 5 & 6 to open Android SDK Manager & update your ADB/SDK installation. Only select your installed packages then update.

Also if you only need the fastboot/adbtools:
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa: phablet-team/tools
Note: delete the space after"-y ppa:" -xda creates smileys like ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y phablet-tools
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Thank...
gazhead said:
Also if you only need the fastboot/adbtools:
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa: phablet-team/tools
Note: delete the space after"-y ppa:" -xda creates smileys like ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y phablet-tools
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks man! It's also good way!

Followed this guide (thank you for posting) but couldn't connect. Scratched around and found I needed to create a new file in /etc/udev/rules.d with:
Code:
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="<4-char_verndorID>", ATTR{idProduct}=="4-char_productID", MODE="0666", OWNER="username"
Followed by:
Code:
sudo restart udev
Then plugged device in and it worked!

qtoon said:
Followed this guide (thank you for posting) but couldn't connect. Scratched around and found I needed to create a new file in /etc/udev/rules.d with:
Code:
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="<4-char_verndorID>", ATTR{idProduct}=="4-char_productID", MODE="0666", OWNER="username"
Followed by:
Code:
sudo restart udev
Then plugged device in and it worked!
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What did you name the new file you created? Or did you add this string to another existing file from the rules.d directory? I'm not sure what I've done wrong, but I get
Code:
[email protected]:~$ adb devices
No command 'adb' found, did you mean:
Command 'cdb' from package 'tinycdb' (main)
Command 'gdb' from package 'gdb' (main)
Command 'dab' from package 'bsdgames' (universe)
Command 'zdb' from package 'zfs-fuse' (universe)
Command 'kdb' from package 'elektra-bin' (universe)
Command 'tdb' from package 'tads2-dev' (multiverse)
Command 'pdb' from package 'python' (main)
Command 'jdb' from package 'openjdk-6-jdk' (main)
Command 'jdb' from package 'openjdk-7-jdk' (universe)
Command 'ab' from package 'apache2-utils' (main)
Command 'ad' from package 'netatalk' (universe)
adb: command not found
[email protected]:~$
This is after following each step, adding the three lines to the end of .bashrc and rebooting.

atmu5fear said:
What did you name the new file you created? Or did you add this string to another existing file from the rules.d directory? I'm not sure what I've done wrong, but I get
Code:
[email protected]:~$ adb devices
No command 'adb' found, did you mean:
Command 'cdb' from package 'tinycdb' (main)
Command 'gdb' from package 'gdb' (main)
Command 'dab' from package 'bsdgames' (universe)
Command 'zdb' from package 'zfs-fuse' (universe)
Command 'kdb' from package 'elektra-bin' (universe)
Command 'tdb' from package 'tads2-dev' (multiverse)
Command 'pdb' from package 'python' (main)
Command 'jdb' from package 'openjdk-6-jdk' (main)
Command 'jdb' from package 'openjdk-7-jdk' (universe)
Command 'ab' from package 'apache2-utils' (main)
Command 'ad' from package 'netatalk' (universe)
adb: command not found
[email protected]:~$
This is after following each step, adding the three lines to the end of .bashrc and rebooting.
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@atmu5fear, inferring that you're new to Linux (a common background for all), some notes:
Unlike wlth Win-d'oh-s, there is a worldwide development community that's always working toward improvement of every aspect of the system, including echoed messages and documentation. You may have to shake off the tendency to ignore Windudz messages, which are frequently unhelpful. Linux command echoes are much more on-target. Also, look for files such as README in rules.d and read it!
Now before creating a new config file (which may not be necessary on your system), see the top feedback line: "No command 'adb' found." First, see that the adb binary is present and that it has exec permission. (Since it's a small file and functions alone, I prefer to copy it to the folder I'm working from.)
If it then runs but won't connect, read on...
Directory (or "folder") names with a trailing '.d' are special: They configure, control, or provide executables for daemons (programs which run continuously, providing a service).
Within service-config.d folders, if the service steps through the files sequentially (as in this case), then it does so based on each filename. (True except for the special case of rc.d, iIRC, in which order is set by the special program rcorder).
So in this case, for example, since the existing files are named 70-whatever, your newly-created file could be 80-atmu5fears-phone to load after the others.
Should connect.

qtoon said:
@atmu5fear, inferring that you're new to Linux (a common background for all), some notes:
Unlike wlth Win-d'oh-s, there is a worldwide development community that's always working toward improvement of every aspect of the system, including echoed messages and documentation. You may have to shake off the tendency to ignore Windudz messages, which are frequently unhelpful. Linux command echoes are much more on-target. Also, look for files such as README in rules.d and read it!
Now before creating a new config file (which may not be necessary on your system), see the top feedback line: "No command 'adb' found." First, see that the adb binary is present and that it has exec permission. (Since it's a small file and functions alone, I prefer to copy it to the folder I'm working from.)
If it then runs but won't connect, read on...
Directory (or "folder") names with a trailing '.d' are special: They configure, control, or provide executables for daemons (programs which run continuously, providing a service).
Within service-config.d folders, if the service steps through the files sequentially (as in this case), then it does so based on each filename. (True except for the special case of rc.d, iIRC, in which order is set by the special program rcorder).
So in this case, for example, since the existing files are named 70-whatever, your newly-created file could be 80-atmu5fears-phone to load after the others.
Should connect.
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Thanks @qtoon for the reply. I'm not really new to Ubuntu, albeit, it's been a while. First started using it just prior to the realease of Hardy Heron 8.04 LTS. That being said I am certainly no expert, but am somewhat familiar and comfortable with the command line. I did read the README file before posting, but since I'm not all that familiar with configuration files and the like, I figured maybe I should ask.
As per your suggestion i moved the ADB binary to my home folder, not necessarily my working folder, but to test to see if the adb command would be recognized in terminal.
Code:
mv ~/ADB/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools/adb ~/
Still got same result so I moved it back, then went on to make a new file and add the suggested string
Code:
sudo > /etc/udev/rules.d/80-atmu5fear-adb
sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/80-atmu5fear-adb
After saving and restarting udev I still get the same "adb command not found" error.
I then changed the string to read OWNER"atmu5fear" instead of "username", still nothing
Any more suggestions?
Thanks
atmu5fear

Sorted it out
instead of:
adb devices
i needed to input:
./adb devices
It's listed, and in order to use the adb shell:
./adb shell
once in the shell all adb commands work

I get this error...
[email protected]:~$ sudo > /etc/udev/rules.d/80-sjy-phone
bash: /etc/udev/rules.d/80-sjy-phone: Permission denied
ok....... didn't need to add a file, changed phone usb mode to media device and all is ok.
thanks

atmu5fear said:
Sorted it out
instead of:
adb devices
i needed to input:
./adb devices
It's listed, and in order to use the adb shell:
./adb shell
once in the shell all adb commands work
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Didn't think to mention that, apologies.
Quick 'why' on the ./ here.
Glad you got it running.

Just tried on 14.4 and worked like a charm.
Note: No need to reboot the computer, just reload the bash config with
Code:
source ~/.bashrc

Thanks
A good step by step guide
i will try it and see if it works
Thanks again

Hello, can someone help me ? - I m having problems connecting my device with adb (I ve connected several other devices before with no problems).
I ve got an Allwinner A20 tv box, it worked fine for a few months then one day, after being on (but idle) for a few hours, I noticed the screen was blank but the light on the front was blue (indicating it was on, red is standby). It would not respond to the remote control or to anything, so I unplugged it and since then it will not boot and the screen is blank, the red light will light up but that is it. I ve eliminated the remote controller not working, but I cant boot the device.
So I ve tried connecting via ADB (with Ubuntu) but I cant get the device to show up after typing "adb devices".
Using this guide:
http://androidonlinux.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/setting-up-adb-on-linux/
I can get the vendor id and device id and I ve added it and the manufacturer to udev/modeswitch devices, but when I type "sudo usb_modeswitch -v 0x1f3a -p 0xefe8 -S -R -W"
I get the following error:
~/Android/sdk/platform-tools$ sudo usb_modeswitch -v 0x1f3a -p 0xefe8 -S -R -W
Take all parameters from the command line
* usb_modeswitch: handle USB devices with multiple modes
* Version 2.1.1 (C) Josua Dietze 2014
* Based on libusb1/libusbx
! PLEASE REPORT NEW CONFIGURATIONS !
DefaultVendor= 0x1f3a
DefaultProduct= 0xefe8
SierraMode=1
NeedResponse=0
Look for default devices ...
found USB ID 048d:1336
found USB ID 1d6b:0002
found USB ID 19a8:2036
found USB ID 1f3a:efe8
vendor ID matched
product ID matched
found USB ID 1d6b:0001
found USB ID 062a:0102
found USB ID 1d6b:0001
Found devices in default mode (1)
Access device 004 on bus 003
Current configuration number is 1
Use interface number 0
USB description data (for identification)
-------------------------
Manufacturer: not provided
Product: not provided
Serial No.: not provided
-------------------------
Send Sierra control message
Error: Sierra control message failed (error -7). Abort
I ve searched Google for the error code but I cannot find anything.
The device was rooted and USB debugging was on.
Any help would really be appreciated.
Thanks

[ADB 1.0.32][Linux]

Hello there,
I just tried sideloading the 5.01 update on my Nexus 5 only to find that my adb was out of date! Shocking! For some reason it cannot be simply updated by using:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb
So I have adapted an old package with the new ADB binary (1.0.32) which can easily update you. Worked for me on Xubuntu 14.04.
Instructions:
1. Unzip the zip
2. Either cd to the directory Android in the extracted package and run ./ADB-Install-Linux.sh or just navigate to the same directory and right click and select "Execute" if your OS so allows.
This is not my work, merely a tutorial to get you up and running on 1.0.32. All credit goes to @kalaker who made this script back in 2012.

Thanks should help me on Ubuntu 14.04

Hmm, in sid
Code:
[email protected]:~$ apt-cache policy android-tools-adb
android-tools-adb:
Installed: 4.2.2+git20130529-5.1
Candidate: 4.2.2+git20130529-5.1

piperx said:
Hmm, in sid
Code:
[email protected]:~$ apt-cache policy android-tools-adb
android-tools-adb:
Installed: 4.2.2+git20130529-5.1
Candidate: 4.2.2+git20130529-5.1
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Sorry, I don't quite understand, help me out a little here! Was there a quicker way to update?

Is this why I cant see my device after adb devices in terminal ubuntu 14.10?
I can see my device when N5 is on but not when in botloader mode.
this is what I see after that command:
~# apt-cache policy android-tools-adb
android-tools-adb:
Installed: 4.2.2+git20130218-3ubuntu36
Candidate: 4.2.2+git20130218-3ubuntu36
Version table:
*** 4.2.2+git20130218-3ubuntu36 0
500 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ utopic/universe amd64 Packages
100 /var/lib/dpkg/status
Ane idea?

hormosapiens said:
I can see my device when N5 is on but not when in botloader mode. Ane idea?
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Yep. ADB works in recovery or the OS. Fastboot works in bootloader.

hormosapiens said:
Is this why I cant see my device after adb devices in terminal ubuntu 14.10?
I can see my device when N5 is on but not when in botloader mode.
this is what I see after that command:
~# apt-cache policy android-tools-adb
android-tools-adb:
Installed: 4.2.2+git20130218-3ubuntu36
Candidate: 4.2.2+git20130218-3ubuntu36
Version table:
*** 4.2.2+git20130218-3ubuntu36 0
500 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ utopic/universe amd64 Packages
100 /var/lib/dpkg/status
Ane idea?
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Yeah you need fastboot as well. If you run the script that should work for you.

Guynan said:
Hello there,
I just tried sideloading the 5.01 update on my Nexus 5 only to find that my adb was out of date! Shocking! For some reason it cannot be simply updated by using:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb
So I have adapted an old package with the new ADB binary (1.0.32) which can easily update you. Worked for me on Xubuntu 14.04.
Instructions:
1. Unzip the zip
2. Either cd to the directory Android in the extracted package and run ./ADB-Install-Linux.sh or just navigate to the same directory and right click and select "Execute" if your OS so allows.
This is not my work, merely a tutorial to get you up and running on 1.0.32. All credit goes to @kalaker who made this script back in 2012.
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I unziped and run this script.
now on N5 fastbood mode connected to my ubuntu 14.10 after adb devices I get "bash: /usr/bin/adb: Permission denied"
am I missing something?
Thanks

Try running it again, that should work. Were you root? Well you have to be for the script to run to completion. Please try it again?

hormosapiens said:
I unziped and run this script.
now on N5 fastbood mode connected to my ubuntu 14.10 after adb devices I get "bash: /usr/bin/adb: Permission denied"
am I missing something?
Thanks
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I solved this issue navigating to the folder /usr/bin and then changing the Properties of both adb and fastboot files, in Permissions, check the "Allow to run as a program" (or something like this) box.
I guess it could be set in the script sh file. :good:

Thanks.
Worked after editing permissions in the usr/adb file. Cheers.
Tested on Zorin OS.

isn't working for me.
I was also getting the "permission denied" error after typing "adv version" or "adb devices". I changed the permission of the "adb" file in /usr/bin but after this, I got the error saying "no such file or directory. I'm running Ubuntu 15.04. Any ideas? at least tell me how to revert back to the old thing as I didn't understand "run Uninstall ADB.sh" as written in the README file. thanks in advance.

You are probably on a 64bit OS.
You just need to install some 32bit library:
This should fix your issue:
Code:
sudo apt-get install libc6:i386 libstdc++6:i386