[Q] Linux root tool - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi. So far all the root tools are for windows OS. I am using a linux distro and would like to avoid using Windows. Anyone know of a linux root tool that works?

Extexer said:
Hi. So far all the root tools are for windows OS. I am using a linux distro and would like to avoid using Windows. Anyone know of a linux root tool that works?
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Wine.

Rekoil said:
Wine.
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I doubt wine will have proper driver support for those tools

Extexer said:
I doubt wine will have proper driver support for those tools
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Have you tried it?
The other way round works, I have Linux on a VM on my works laptop and everything works exactly the same as on my own dual boot Linux/windows laptop...
So maybe wine will work for you...try it

gregbradley said:
Have you tried it?
The other way round works, I have Linux on a VM on my works laptop and everything works exactly the same as on my own dual boot Linux/windows laptop...
So maybe wine will work for you...try it
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As expected it didn't work. Wine can't even open a program like vroot after install.

Extexer said:
As expected it didn't work. Wine can't even open a program like vroot after install.
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OK, try a windows install then. Some of these programs only support windows

gregbradley said:
OK, try a windows install then. Some of these programs only support windows
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Yes i know that, that is why i asked if there was a linux tool. But a windows install would be a waste of time for me right now

Extexer said:
Yes i know that, that is why i asked if there was a linux tool. But a windows install would be a waste of time for me right now
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You could have installed one, rooted your phone and reinstalled Linux in far less time than this thread has been going...

Extexer said:
As expected it didn't work. Wine can't even open a program like vroot after install.
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I'm not really surprised hehe. Unfortunately it seems Windows is your only option right now.
gregbradley said:
You could have installed one, rooted your phone and reinstalled Linux in far less time than this thread has been going...
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But far less active time.

Rekoil said:
I'm not really surprised hehe. Unfortunately it seems Windows is your only option right now.
But far less active time.
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but more productive time..
I understand your situation, but I am sure you can see a friend with a windows install and root your phone on it, its a 10 second job and only a few scripts to download..

gregbradley said:
but more productive time..
I understand your situation, but I am sure you can see a friend with a windows install and root your phone on it, its a 10 second job and only a few scripts to download..
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Avoiding Windows at all costs is a noble cause, I understand if the man is looking for a Linux tool!

Rekoil said:
Avoiding Windows at all costs is a noble cause, I understand if the man is looking for a Linux tool!
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I understand, I am no windows fan, its just what I grew up with and I am turning to Linux more and more each day...but unfortunately windows have the monopoly on some people, so keeping a windows OS is still sensible to me

gregbradley said:
but more productive time..
I understand your situation, but I am sure you can see a friend with a windows install and root your phone on it, its a 10 second job and only a few scripts to download..
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Yeah ill most likely do that

yeah i just used virtualbox, and useed usb pasthrough.

Extexer said:
Hi. So far all the root tools are for windows OS. I am using a linux distro and would like to avoid using Windows. Anyone know of a linux root tool that works?
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Thanks for starting the thread, I would as well use only Linux tools if possible.
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GOS on HTC Shift

Has anyone tried gOS on HTC shift??
Ideas / pointers / drivers... ?!?!?!
What is GOS?
kakemann said:
What is GOS?
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Linux variant... pre-loaded with Google googies
http://www.thinkgos.com/gos/index.html
kumar00455 said:
Linux variant... pre-loaded with Google googies
http://www.thinkgos.com/gos/index.html
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I just ran it as a live USB install. It runs really quick, once you are on the desktop.
Touchscreen doesnt work, havent tried anything else. But its based on Ubuntu 8.04. So, pof is the man to talk to. His guide for drivers and tools should work fine.
I will try some more later...
I am not sure... but I never made the WiFi work in my shift (Ubuntu / gOS)...
Can anyone help?!?!?!

How to cook up a rom?

What do I need to get started? (Programs to download, etc.)
Any good readings on the particular subject?
Do I need to know any programming languages? (C++, etc.)
How do I know which SPL and radio are required?
How could I fix bugs?
Most importatnly, what are the detailed steps in creating a ROM?
Before I get the unoriginal e-rage phrase: "USE THE SEARCH BUTTON HEH HEH HEH HEH," I have. But when I do, the results are really broad, and I'm not willing to go through 12 pages of non-related threads. And yes, I did use google. Same thing. Androidspin only teaches the basic first parts to creating a ROM, and in my opinion, doesn't really get into it. I'm experienced when it comes to flashing, as I have done it for a while now. I'm not a complete noob as I know what basic terms are when it comes to rooting and flashing. These are the questions I need answered and I would really appreciate it if I had a lending hand to help me get started.
Regards,
well i guess i should ask what OS you're using.
smackdown85146 said:
well i guess i should ask what OS you're using.
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I have a macbook partitioned with windows.
Soo yeah I recc you get Linux on your Mac first, if possible.
smackdown85146 said:
well i guess i should ask what OS you're using.
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I have a macbook partitioned with windows.
Ace42 said:
Soo yeah I recc you get Linux on your Mac first, if possible.
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Linux or Ubuntu are the way to go.
smackdown85146 said:
Linux or Ubuntu are the way to go.
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Woops didn't mean to double post. So I should get another partition with linux?
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I'm working on getting ubuntu now..
Well, if we want to build from source (who doesn't), you'll need linux or os x. File moving can be done on any os.
JAguirre1231 said:
Well, if we want to build from source (who doesn't), you'll need linux or os x. File moving can be done on any os.
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I have ubuntu now, working on partitioning it. :3
http://ctso.me/2010/01/building-an-android-rom-part-1/ <-- it helps to follow on twitter. you'll be surprised what you'll find.
I was wondering how to do so as well. Could I cook up a rom in os x? Or should I do it in linux in virtualbox?
hiddengopher said:
I was wondering how to do so as well. Could I cook up a rom in os x? Or should I do it in linux in virtualbox?
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The ONLY OS not able to build from source is Windows. The android website will get you started
JAguirre1231 said:
The ONLY OS not able to build from source is Windows. The android website will get you started
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Thats messed up that it would be un-build-able in windows.
Ace42 said:
Thats messed up that it would be un-build-able in windows.
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It's windows fault, not Google's
JAguirre1231 said:
It's windows fault, not Google's
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That's discrimination cause they're making Microsoft feel left out, by saying we dont support you.
Ace42 said:
That's discrimination cause they're making Microsoft feel left out, by saying we dont support you.
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But it's Microsoft's fault! Trust me Google would rather have the largest Operating System out there be able to build from source, but they CAN'T.
http://source.android.com/download
If you want to build from source, this will give you the basics
JAguirre1231 said:
But it's Microsoft's fault! Trust me Google would rather have the largest Operating System out there be able to build from source, but they CAN'T.
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*tux shyly builds roms in background*
JAguirre1231 said:
It's windows fault, not Google's
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Good thing I have the Mighty-Leo on my side so I can have my own winmo roms.
hiddengopher said:
*tux shyly builds roms in background*
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It's ok tux, I like you.

Flash back to stock using linux

Ok. so for a vast majority of my time, I use either Ubuntu or Debian linux. Mostly because I want to learn how to use the more advanced features, but that's beside the point.
How can I flash my captivate back to stock from within linux, seeing as Odin clearly cannot run.
Regards
Smith
Try this, I am not a linux user but I think this is what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755265
mcord11758 said:
Try this, I am not a linux user but I think this is what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755265
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That should do the trick.
I was wondering if there is any other solution?? Just out of curiosity, I can't find one. Also, that app appears to be for x64 architecture only, I'm running a x32 bit machine.
Regards
Smith
smithisize said:
That should do the trick.
I was wondering if there is any other solution?? Just out of curiosity, I can't find one. Also, that app appears to be for x64 architecture only, I'm running a x32 bit machine.
Regards
Smith
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Post questions on the thread. The dev has been responsive in the past
32x here and i run it...

Alternative for bluestack for linux

Hey guys I am on linux and searching for an alternative of bluestack for running APK and Ios files...Anyone can help me with this thing...As used to use Bluestack on Windows but not getting any emulator for linux.
Thanks
coolbud012 said:
Hey guys I am on linux and searching for an alternative of bluestack for running APK and Ios files...Anyone can help me with this thing...As used to use Bluestack on Windows but not getting any emulator for linux.
Thanks
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http://www.android-x86.org/ install it in virtualbox
I know about this...but isnt there any other good app like bluestack...
coolbud012 said:
I know about this...but isnt there any other good app like bluestack...
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old thread but still worth reply
ive fount a great site which offers free virtual android both on linux and windows.
https://genymotion.com/
they offer it in Virtualbox format so its really easy to run it on any OS
Are you linux user men? yeah try this site https://genymotion.com/

DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED, H9436 XZ3 Akatsuki

My device won't connect with computers. Only on 1 of my 4 but there it is not recognized (see pictures).
Does anyone have any idea of what is wrong and how I can fix it?
MurroFX said:
My device won't connect with computers. Only on 1 of my 4 but there it is not recognized (see pictures).
Does anyone have any idea of what is wrong and how I can fix it?
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Please install the correct drivers on everyone or just use Linux
MartinX3 said:
Please install the correct drivers on everyone or just use Linux
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I have tryed all drivers that I know of...
Any suggestions/links....? ?
MurroFX said:
I have tryed all drivers that I know of...
Any suggestions/links....? [emoji848]
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https://www.linuxmint.com/
MurroFX said:
I have tryed all drivers that I know of...
Any suggestions/links....? ?
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Try to uninstall drivers through device manager, and then reinstall them manually... If you haven't already...
Suggesting someone to switch whole operating system just to connect phone to a PC is pretty dumb in my opinion... And to Linux non the less... You'd be better off switching to Mac OS... Tbh...
drakon1a said:
Try to uninstall drivers through device manager, and then reinstall them manually... If you haven't already...
Suggesting someone to switch whole operating system just to connect phone to a PC is pretty dumb in my opinion... And to Linux non the less... You'd be better off switching to Mac OS... Tbh...
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Ok, Worth to try... Thanks
drakon1a said:
Try to uninstall drivers through device manager, and then reinstall them manually... If you haven't already...
Suggesting someone to switch whole operating system just to connect phone to a PC is pretty dumb in my opinion... And to Linux non the less... You'd be better off switching to Mac OS... Tbh...
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Did not work. I had already tryed it before you suggested it btw... ?
MurroFX said:
Did not work. I had already tryed it before you suggested it btw... ?
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Hmmm… Really weird… What caused the problem in first place... When did you first notice it? Have you ever before connected your device to that PC?
MurroFX said:
Did not work. I had already tryed it before you suggested it btw... ?
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I don't know what caused the problem first place. It worked, and I rooted and had a lot of fun last summer.
Noticed it couple of months ago when I were bored and should root my H9436 again for fun.
Error code 43
Now my device won't charge at all.
Solution : my device is broken. ?
MurroFX said:
Now my device won't charge at all.
Solution : my device is broken. [emoji30]
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Try it in Linux
MurroFX said:
Now my device won't charge at all.
Solution : my device is broken.
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Replacing the charging port is really easy
darkness4every1 said:
Replacing the charging port is really easy
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HOW... ???
MurroFX said:
HOW... ???
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I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post YouTube links but click here

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