Root and get back to stock on Ubuntu - Fascinate General

I am picking up a Fascinate today and have been looking here and other forums but can not find anything. I want to put it back to stock then root at some point but I do not see anything about doing so with Ubuntu. Anyu way to do it?

rllong1 said:
I am picking up a Fascinate today and have been looking here and other forums but can not find anything. I want to put it back to stock then root at some point but I do not see anything about doing so with Ubuntu. Anyu way to do it?
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As good as it'll get...for now
http://androidforums.com/fascinate-a...ng-ubuntu.html

Thanks for the link. It was broken but I found it.

rllong1 said:
Thanks for the link. It was broken but I found it.
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huh...sorry bout that. But at least you know it's out there lol

Just in case any one is looking...
http://androidforums.com/fascinate-all-things-root/236081-how-root-using-ubuntu.html
Corrected the link ^^

Do you have any experience with Ubuntu, when I try putting in a few commands, I am getting some errors. I figure it would be helpful to talk to someone who knows.

rllong1 said:
Do you have any experience with Ubuntu, when I try putting in a few commands, I am getting some errors. I figure it would be helpful to talk to someone who knows.
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Yeah, I was using 10.1 I believe however found it incredibly difficult which forced me to load a windows partition. What error are you getting?

Yeah its easier to partition then use odin youll get that done quicket
Blue Super Froyo

I do not have a copy of windows or I would do that. I put this command, just the second one.
mv ~/Desktop/tools/adb ~/bin/
Then I get no such file or directory.

rllong1 said:
I do not have a copy of windows or I would do that. I put this command, just the second one.
mv ~/Desktop/tools/adb ~/bin/
Then I get no such file or directory.
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Did you download SDK, create the bin file and drag the adb into it?

Yes I did, I am just so lost with Ubuntu

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Programs missing from market with RUU 2.1

I noticed earlier that m:zombie and m:vampire are not in the market. Any other programs that any of you have noticed are missing?
jlem26 said:
I noticed earlier that m:zombie and m:vampire are not in the market. Any other programs that any of you have noticed are missing?
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it's because the ruu is signed with test keys, not the release keys, so not everything is showing up.
regaw_leinad said:
it's because the ruu is signed with test keys, not the release keys, so not everything is showing up.
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That's what I figured but these are the only two apps I have seen missing so far. I was just wondering if anyone else came across more.
jlem26 said:
That's what I figured but these are the only two apps I have seen missing so far. I was just wondering if anyone else came across more.
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Most of my purchased apps are gone, and they include Basketball, Toss It, Flight Control, and a few others..quite disappointed as I did the RUU install via the .exe file and so far, haven't found a way to undo it and go back to DamageControl 2.1...
spatel9114 said:
Most of my purchased apps are gone, and they include Basketball, Toss It, Flight Control, and a few others..quite disappointed as I did the RUU install via the .exe file and so far, haven't found a way to undo it and go back to DamageControl 2.1...
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Not to laugh about this, but maybe if that RUU had been kept hidden in the bowles of someones computer that wouldn't have happened. This is what drama does....
Kcarpenter said:
Not to laugh about this, but maybe if that RUU had been kept hidden in the bowles of someones computer that wouldn't have happened. This is what drama does....
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lol very,very true!
RUU has test-key. thats means no protected apps. You should have flashed one of the many roms based on this RUU(damage,fresh or darchlegend even though its based on the Legend RUU). There already set to go.
Anyway I can do that now?
Lol, not to sound like a jerk but we knew this. I started the thread because I was wondering if anyone else knew which programs were affected. The whole idea behind loading the RUU was to test it out. It would be great if everyone didn't come in here and tell us how we should have loaded a custom ROM. Most of us probably came from a custom ROM to this, like myself.
jlem26 said:
Lol, not to sound like a jerk but we knew this. I started the thread because I was wondering if anyone else knew which programs were affected. The whole idea behind loading the RUU was to test it out. It would be great if everyone didn't come in here and tell us how we should have loaded a custom ROM. Most of us probably came from a custom ROM to this, like myself.
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Sorry, that was just your first post to the forum, and it had no implications that you knew how to do anything whatsoever. I was just going on what I read from your post. I was guessing you just joined and saw the RUU and flashed it. I am sorry.
regaw_leinad said:
Sorry, that was just your first post to the forum, and it had no implications that you knew how to do anything whatsoever. I was just going on what I read from your post. I was guessing you just joined and saw the RUU and flashed it. I am sorry.
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Don't be sorry, I wasn't really aiming that at anyone in particular, I was just hoping to head off the thread turning into a point and laugh at the RUU users.
spatel9114 said:
Anyway I can do that now?
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Manually push flash_image to /system/bin >> You have to give flash_image permissions with adb
Code:
adb shell chmod 0755 /system/bin/flash_image
>> Root and reflash recovery (use this guide, except substitute 1.6.2 instead of 1.5.2 recovery (or use whatever recovery you want)>> Then reboot into recovery and nandroid back to your original build. You can even nandroid back to Fresh 2.0d and you will retain your new PRI.
If you have never made a backup, then download whatever ROM you want to try and use flash from .zip in recovery to flash the new ROM.
I included flash_image if you need it to push. This is not a .zip file, but I had to add .zip to attach it here. Rename it without the .zip or push it by typing
Code:
adb push flash_image.zip /system/bin/flash_image
Well I modified the build.prop last night and now all the apps are showing up in the market.
jlem26 said:
Well I modified the build.prop last night and now all the apps are showing up in the market.
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Wow, is this easily done? I'm missing root manager, but otherwise am liking the leak (minus sprint crap).
Also.notice quick boot isn't working, but I'm sure its fixable, I just haven't looked or may not have the experience to get it going.
MILH0U5E said:
Wow, is this easily done? I'm missing root manager, but otherwise am liking the leak (minus sprint crap).
Also.notice quick boot isn't working, but I'm sure its fixable, I just haven't looked or may not have the experience to get it going.
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Yeah it is pretty easy, just need to get your build.prop, then in wordpad, if using windows use wordpad not notepad, just have to make a few changes. After that you clear the market cache. When I did this last night, none of the protected apps showed up, however this morning they all did. So for reason it may take a bit to work right but it did work. Just checked and root manager is showing in my market too.
I'll just post one I found online. If you adb push this to /system/ it should work.
Kcarpenter said:
Not to laugh about this, but maybe if that RUU had been kept hidden in the bowles of someones computer that wouldn't have happened. This is what drama does....
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@Kcarpenter, maybe dont post inflammatory stuff like this and instead be helpful and we wont have drama?
@Jlem
Good to see you got it going. You should share your build.prop (or link to instructions) so others that may have made the early (and quite risky) install of the RUU could get it going. That would be a nice thing to do
Personally I think you're crazy for trying that RUU!!! hahaha ! I'm glad someone did, and I hope it all works out for you.
edit:And you did! good work
Kcarpenter said:
Not to laugh about this, but maybe if that RUU had been kept hidden in the bowles of someones computer that wouldn't have happened. This is what drama does....
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+1 Truth.
I have a feeling many people will do this.
danknee said:
Manually push flash_image to /system/bin >> You have to give flash_image permissions with adb
Code:
adb shell chmod 0755 /system/bin/flash_image
>> Root and reflash recovery (use this guide, except substitute 1.6.2 instead of 1.5.2 recovery (or use whatever recovery you want)>> Then reboot into recovery and nandroid back to your original build. You can even nandroid back to Fresh 2.0d and you will retain your new PRI.
If you have never made a backup, then download whatever ROM you want to try and use flash from .zip in recovery to flash the new ROM.
I included flash_image if you need it to push. This is not a .zip file, but I had to add .zip to attach it here. Rename it without the .zip or push it by typing
Code:
adb push flash_image.zip /system/bin/flash_image
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Alright, so when I go to do that, I get an error "Read-Only File System"..How can I make it read/write?
spatel9114 said:
Alright, so when I go to do that, I get an error "Read-Only File System"..How can I make it read/write?
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mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
jlem26 said:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
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or adb remount first.

Xoom WiFi System Dump 3.0.1

Click HERE
Working on trying to get some deodex love going...
Just got Xoom WiFi tonight, let me know what I can do to help out the xoom wifi community.
I am curious. How were you able to extract the stock system dump image for the wifi version? Could you put down instructions since I am trying to learn these things.
Just a quick heads up. Moto was handing out DMCA notices on sysdumps. You may wanna save it for those who make it to #xoom on freenode.
bigrushdog said:
Just a quick heads up. Moto was handing out DMCA notices on sysdumps. You may wanna save it for those who make it to #xoom on freenode.
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Moto can suck an egg...will post link on my site :-D
Feel free to post the link on irc...
teamdefuse.com
Angdroid said:
Click HERE
Working on trying to get some deodex love going...
Just got Xoom WiFi tonight, let me know what I can do to help out the xoom wifi community.
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1. one click root and unroot
2. safe way to over clock
3. a way to relock the xoom and bring to factory default
4. overclocikng
5. voodoo color fix
6. voodoo sound fix
lets start with that
thanks
ericdabbs said:
I am curious. How were you able to extract the stock system dump image for the wifi version? Could you put down instructions since I am trying to learn these things.
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Install latest moto drivers
Install Android SDK
Enable USB Debug in Xoom settings
Open command prompt
Create new directory
CD to new directory
At command prompt type: adb pull /
files will be dumped to current path of command prompt
I Got the one (well, couple a clicks) root and unroot covered. You can check that one off the list. Thread open over yonder if you want to give it a spin... I am just uploading the newest version that one click updates to HRI66.
jwtyler said:
I Got the one (well, couple a clicks) root and unroot covered. You can check that one off the list. Thread open over yonder if you want to give it a spin... I am just uploading the newest version that one click updates to HRI66.
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good, will be looking for it. NOW, an easy way to overclock to 1.5 would be wonderfull...
ericizzy1 said:
1. one click root and unroot
2. safe way to over clock
3. a way to relock the xoom and bring to factory default
4. overclocikng
5. voodoo color fix
6. voodoo sound fix
lets start with that
thanks
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1 is being worked on...NVM...Check out jwtyler one click root thread.
2 & 4 Going to try the same method that was used for Droid2 and DroidX. Create module for OC. I have not had time yet to look at kernel but I see someone is already creating kernels so should be able to do it from kernel with multiple settings; not sure if kernel behaves same way as it does in Droid.
3 Not sure if bootstrap (clockwork recovery) is available yet for Xoom WiFi but if it is just make a backup before you mod anything.
Not sure what you are talking about with 5 and 6 ... I am a Xoom noob, only been out of box for a couple of hours
ericizzy1 said:
good, will be looking for it. NOW, an easy way to overclock to 1.5 would be wonderfull...
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Sweet
Drop me a line if you want to try to bang out some stuff together...
Thanks Angdroid for the system dump. I downloaded a copy of the system dump for kicks. I will keep it on my hard drive in case anyone loses it and needs a backup copy.
Hopefully we can create a stock boot.img soon for us wifi owners in case something goes wrong or need to return it to factory state. It looks like from the system dump we have access to the stock bcm4329.ko wifi driver.
ericdabbs said:
Thanks Angdroid for the system dump. I downloaded a copy of the system dump for kicks. I will keep it on my hard drive in case anyone loses it and needs a backup copy.
Hopefully we can create a stock boot.img soon for us wifi owners in case something goes wrong or need to return it to factory state. It looks like from the system dump we have access to the stock bcm4329.ko wifi driver.
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Any word on the stock boot.img?
fabian29906 said:
Any word on the stock boot.img?
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I am not a developer. I just meant a community as a whole come up with the files for the stock boot.img.
Still no word from Motorola of providing the stock boot.img for the wifi Xoom.
Do you think it's possible to extract languages in Wifi firmware to flash 3g xoom?
Or flash with entire wifi firmware?
I don't think the adb pull way is the best way at it.
Creating an actual image using dd will retain symlinks and mod perms (not owners).. but it also won't dump a bunch of tiny >1kb files on your computer (whose cluster size may be over 4kb).. plus you can mount it as a loop device..
adb shell
# busybox dd if=/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/system of=/mnt/sdcard/system.img
and then if you want
adb pull /mnt/sdcard/system.img
but I wouldn't.. just using the mtp interface is faster..
sausalito said:
Do you think it's possible to extract languages in Wifi firmware to flash 3g xoom?
Or flash with entire wifi firmware?
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What do you mean? are you talking about the ./system/vendor/firmware/fw_bcm4329.bin
I just compared the two system images for both devices
fw_bcm4329_mfg.bin is the only file with a matching checksum..
I gotta run.. otherwise i'd check the version with a hex editor..
I doubt you're talking about the wifi firmware anyways..
ericizzy1 said:
1. one click root and unroot
2. safe way to over clock
3. a way to relock the xoom and bring to factory default
4. overclocikng
5. voodoo color fix
6. voodoo sound fix
lets start with that
thanks
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Ya! A color calibration app would be awesome!
Azrael X 4.0
100mbit:
http://gititbit.ch/xRx3 - Xoom_Wifi_3.0.1.zip
That's what I did for this image. http://www.mediafire.com/file/2fknnmy6nw6i19n/StockWiFiSystem.zip
Note, you need to be able to mount a YAFS2 filesystem to read the contents.
Blades said:
I don't think the adb pull way is the best way at it.
Creating an actual image using dd will retain symlinks and mod perms (not owners).. but it also won't dump a bunch of tiny >1kb files on your computer (whose cluster size may be over 4kb).. plus you can mount it as a loop device..
adb shell
# busybox dd if=/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/system of=/mnt/sdcard/system.img
and then if you want
adb pull /mnt/sdcard/system.img
but I wouldn't.. just using the mtp interface is faster..
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can someone post the 3.1 wifi-model USA system
(i need build.prop)

How can I make the Galaxy S4 R/W totally?

Hey everyone! I am back with a new question / challenge for everyone. I apologize if this sounds too N00B! I searched in the forum and cannot find a solution.
I am trying to make my Galaxy S4 TOTALLY R/W permanently. Rooting only makes the system directory r/w but there are other directories and locations that also need to be accessible as well. When I was back on the MDL firmware I used a linux command to make the entire drive and phone (everything) R/W using the Terminal ... and for the life of me I cannot remember how I did it.
Can anyone help me out with this? I sure would appreciate it. I am tired of copying files and pasting and tricking it to do what I want when I assign permissions or modify a file. If I remember correctly I ran some linux command that made the ENTIRE phone read / write accessible permanently.
Thanks to anyone who can help!
TheDogman said:
Hey everyone! I am back with a new question / challenge for everyone. I apologize if this sounds too N00B! I searched in the forum and cannot find a solution.
I am trying to make my Galaxy S4 TOTALLY R/W permanently. Rooting only makes the system directory r/w but there are other directories and locations that also need to be accessible as well. When I was back on the MDL firmware I used a linux command to make the entire drive and phone (everything) R/W using the Terminal ... and for the life of me I cannot remember how I did it.
Can anyone help me out with this? I sure would appreciate it. I am tired of copying files and pasting and tricking it to do what I want when I assign permissions or modify a file. If I remember correctly I ran some linux command that made the ENTIRE phone read / write accessible permanently.
Thanks to anyone who can help!
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Still no replies. Holy smokes. Looks like this one stumped everybody. -smiles-
I have the same issue. I have also been searching around for this.
TheDogman said:
Still no replies. Holy smokes. Looks like this one stumped everybody. -smiles-
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u talking about a simple chmod 666 ?
What would the reason be in doing so ? I only ask to see the reason behind why you would need to do so
hednik said:
What would the reason be in doing so ? I only ask to see the reason behind why you would need to do so
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+1. Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.
jd1639 said:
+1. Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.
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No disaster. I am just sick and tired of constantly using work arounds when I'm sure there is a way to make the entire file system read / write. I had it this way using the MDL firmware. The only way this would turn into a disaster is if a user got plain stupid with it and deliberately messed with files that he knew weren't to be messed with. Also the comment earlier about a "simple chmod 666" is kind of funny because not all of us are guru's with linux such as some of you are. Please be easy on the guys trying to learn and give back to the community also. Everyone was a N00B once. Don't forget that! -smiles- Anyway thanks for the replies. I will continue my search for the fix!
TheDogman said:
No disaster. I am just sick and tired of constantly using work arounds when I'm sure there is a way to make the entire file system read / write. I had it this way using the MDL firmware. The only way this would turn into a disaster is if a user got plain stupid with it and deliberately messed with files that he knew weren't to be messed with. Also the comment earlier about a "simple chmod 666" is kind of funny because not all of us are guru's with linux such as some of you are. Please be easy on the guys trying to learn and give back to the community also. Everyone was a N00B once. Don't forget that! -smiles- Anyway thanks for the replies. I will continue my search for the fix!
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I still wonder what it is you are trying to do. Honestly I can't see much of a reason because most things I do are done in Root Explorer (hands down the best file explorer and worth the price) and it's merely clicking the button to make R/W and then altering what it is I need to do. What firmware are you on by the way ? You stated you were on MDL but not now. I might only assume you are on one of the more locked down firmwares like MK2 or MF3 and maybe it is not possible.
The chmod comment was not a dig at anyone and he was asking if that is what you are trying to do as in linux cdmod 666 makes the file system R/W.
What other directories are you trying to make R/W ?
TheDogman said:
No disaster. I am just sick and tired of constantly using work arounds when I'm sure there is a way to make the entire file system read / write. I had it this way using the MDL firmware. The only way this would turn into a disaster is if a user got plain stupid with it and deliberately messed with files that he knew weren't to be messed with. Also the comment earlier about a "simple chmod 666" is kind of funny because not all of us are guru's with linux such as some of you are. Please be easy on the guys trying to learn and give back to the community also. Everyone was a N00B once. Don't forget that! -smiles- Anyway thanks for the replies. I will continue my search for the fix!
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Wasnt trying to be cute. Open terminal, type su chmod 666 /path/to/folder. As others have said, be very careful what you're setting to rw. Chmod is command to change user perms and 666 is rw.
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VS980 won't start up

Accidental OTA on custom rom. I have tried other posts but nothing works so far. Can someone please help.
Does the phone turn on and show LG?
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lilxman said:
Does the phone turn on and show LG?
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What happens when you use anything in CWM?
SmurFFF said:
Accidental OTA on custom rom. I have tried other posts but nothing works so far. Can someone please help.
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the link below will allow you to revert back to stock unrooted 11A.
after that you can take the OTA to 12B, reroot via IORoot and then use FreeGee to install recovery of your choice.
This has saved my phone a couple times from me getting too cocky with screwing around with things i don't fully understand but think I do.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
no download mode
WolfmanJack said:
the link below will allow you to revert back to stock unrooted 11A.
after that you can take the OTA to 12B, reroot via IORoot and then use FreeGee to install recovery of your choice.
This has saved my phone a couple times from me getting too cocky with screwing around with things i don't fully understand but think I do.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
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cant boot into download mode
lilxman said:
Does the phone turn on and show LG?
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it boots straight into cwm usually, sometimes stuck in lg logo
Hmm OK. At work now, I will look into it when I get home. Just throwing this out there cause it caught me, you just press the volume up button, hold it down, then plug in the USB cable with the LG flash tool open and configured. I kept holding the power button down as well.
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staticx57 said:
What happens when you use anything in CWM?
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i tried flashing new rom but says loki not supported or something
WolfmanJack said:
Hmm OK. At work now, I will look into it when I get home. Just throwing this out there cause it caught me, you just press the volume up button, hold it down, then plug in the USB cable with the LG flash tool open and configured. I kept holding the power button down as well.
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how do i log into flash tool
SmurFFF said:
how do i log into flash tool
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Reread the thread there is a file you need to replace that corrects that. Uninstall it, reinstall, replace the file and then attempt to open.
WolfmanJack said:
Reread the thread there is a file you need to replace that corrects that. Uninstall it, reinstall, replace the file and then attempt to open.
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still no download mode
SmurFFF said:
still no download mode
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Ok man here ya go, did some digging around here and found these two threads that may help you.
First is a means of pushing TWRP via ADB, not sure if that is the answer for you by you never know till you try.
Second is a means of using Ubuntu or a VM to replace the corruption caused by OTA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
If those do not work either the only other thing I could think to do would be to get on the lg-g2 IRC channel and request help from a dev that is online.
WolfmanJack said:
Ok man here ya go, did some digging around here and found these two threads that may help you.
First is a means of pushing TWRP via ADB, not sure if that is the answer for you by you never know till you try.
Second is a means of using Ubuntu or a VM to replace the corruption caused by OTA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
If those do not work either the only other thing I could think to do would be to get on the lg-g2 IRC channel and request help from a dev that is online.
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i have never done an adb before is there any way u could help
SmurFFF said:
i have never done an adb before is there any way u could help
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There is a pretty detailed guide somewhere on the forum. I will locate it, read through it and add to it if need be bro.
WolfmanJack said:
There is a pretty detailed guide somewhere on the forum. I will locate it, read through it and add to it if need be bro.
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thanks sorry about all the questions
SmurFFF said:
thanks sorry about all the questions
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
No worries on the questions man, here is the guide I was talking about. It is pretty straight forward but some areas you may have questions I will let you know what I did.
At one point it talks about setting up system variables or something to that effect. I did not perform this step.
When you open the SDK manager and look at all the packages that are listed it can get a little confusing, for me I just selected all and let the install run it's course. ( took about 20mins ).
Once the install is good it talks about moving a copy of command prompt to the platform tools folder. Not trying to insult your intelligence but it is that simple. Just locate where the .exe for command promt on your computer is, copy it and paste in the platform tools folder.
Once that is done turn your phone on and then plug the phone into your computer. Open the command prompt from the platform tools folder and then type the following:
adb devices
it should populate some brief info about your phone. If not then usb debugging is not enabled on the device. This is why I think this one may not work for you because if it isn't already enabled not sure if there would be a way for you to enable it with the state your device is in, but there are two other ways in the TWRP guide that i already posted about that may work plus the second thread talking about using ubuntu.
WolfmanJack said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
No worries on the questions man, here is the guide I was talking about. It is pretty straight forward but some areas you may have questions I will let you know what I did.
At one point it talks about setting up system variables or something to that effect. I did not perform this step.
When you open the SDK manager and look at all the packages that are listed it can get a little confusing, for me I just selected all and let the install run it's course. ( took about 20mins ).
Once the install is good it talks about moving a copy of command prompt to the platform tools folder. Not trying to insult your intelligence but it is that simple. Just locate where the .exe for command promt on your computer is, copy it and paste in the platform tools folder.
Once that is done turn your phone on and then plug the phone into your computer. Open the command prompt from the platform tools folder and then type the following:
adb devices
it should populate some brief info about your phone. If not then usb debugging is not enabled on the device. This is why I think this one may not work for you because if it isn't already enabled not sure if there would be a way for you to enable it with the state your device is in, but there are two other ways in the TWRP guide that i already posted about that may work plus the second thread talking about using ubuntu.
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Ive done everything it said but i cant get it to recognize adb as a command
SmurFFF said:
Ive done everything it said but i cant get it to recognize adb as a command
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Does it say:
"adb" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or bath file
If so the command promt isnt executing from the platform tools.
attatched is a screenshot of two CMD windows, look at the location listed before where what you type in shows up.
the location on the left is from the cmd opened from the platform tools folder, the one on the right is from opening up command prompt from where it is originally located on my computer. when you open yours compare the locations and let me know what you got.
WolfmanJack said:
Does it say:
"adb" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or bath file
If so the command promt isnt executing from the platform tools.
attatched is a screenshot of two CMD windows, look at the location listed before where what you type in shows up.
the location on the left is from the cmd opened from the platform tools folder, the one on the right is from opening up command prompt from where it is originally located on my computer. when you open yours compare the locations and let me know what you got.
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im on windows 8 and when i try to find the cmd application i only get a shortcut?
not sure if it differs in windows 8 or not but I know i 7 and older versions it is located C:/windows/system32
also when you copied it did you select paste shortcut or just paste? If you selected paste shortcut that may be your issue, i selected paste and it populates as its own .exe not a short cut. Let me know what you get.

It's been a while. HELP!!

Okay guys first off sorry if there's a thread for this but XDA has become so over crowded and full of comments it's just to much to read through and try to remember. But anyway
Can anyone point me in the right direction or simply explain real quick how to properly root the T-Mobile variant. I'm running full stock (Obviously) I'm on H91810j and would like to debloat a little and use greenify. Any help is appreciated.
StonerSteve420 said:
Okay guys first off sorry if there's a thread for this but XDA has become so over crowded and full of comments it's just to much to read through and try to remember. But anyway
Can anyone point me in the right direction or simply explain real quick how to properly root the T-Mobile variant. I'm running full stock (Obviously) I'm on H91810j and would like to debloat a little and use greenify. Any help is appreciated.
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There is literally speaking a thread dedicated just for the sake of rooting and twrp lol. Here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
It should take about 3 to 5 minutes to complete the whole process if you know what you are doing. If you are a noob it might take sometime to figure out were to go from one step to another
Also, just remember, there is a search function on the v20 section's main screen. You can always use keywords and the function will search what you are looking for (if someone has posted something related to That). As French prople says... "Bon chance|"
P.s: yes. The rooting method by jcadduono works for 10j
jinkerz9430 said:
There is literally speaking a thread dedicated just for the sake of rooting and twrp lol. Here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
It should take about 3 to 5 minutes to complete the whole process if you know what you are doing. If you are a noob it might take sometime to figure out were to go from one step to another
Also, just remember, there is a search function on the v20 section's main screen. You can always use keywords and the function will search what you are looking for (if someone has posted something related to That). As French prople says... "Bon chance|"
P.s: yes. The rooting method by jcadduono works for 10j
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ive downloaded everything and when i extract the adb fastboot it extracts just fine but when i go to run it as administrator a box opens then closes immediately. what am i doing wrong
StonerSteve420 said:
ive downloaded everything and when i extract the adb fastboot it extracts just fine but when i go to run it as administrator a box opens then closes immediately. what am i doing wrong
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Oh. The adb i used was from a pixel thread... The one posted in the rooting thread seems to either be missing a file called lib.... Something i forgot the name lol; or they did open and close immediately like it happened to you.
jinkerz9430 said:
Oh. The adb i used was from a pixel thread... The one posted in the rooting thread seems to either be missing a file called lib.... Something i forgot the name lol; or they did open and close immediately like it happened to you.
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Can you link me to the adb you used. It just keeps opening and closing.
StonerSteve420 said:
Can you link me to the adb you used. It just keeps opening and closing.
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Let me see if i can find it. If not i will zip it and send it to you
jinkerz9430 said:
Let me see if i can find it. If not i will zip it and send it to you
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Thank you
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Thank you
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Well. I couldnt find it. Anyway, i made a zip with all the files. Here:
View attachment 4070081
jinkerz9430 said:
Well. I couldnt find it. Anyway, i made a zip with all the files. Here:
View attachment 4070081
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Still doing it. I must be the one person who's screwed lol
StonerSteve420 said:
Still doing it. I must be the one person who's screwed lol
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Have you tried to run it in administrative mode?
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Have you tried to run it in administrative mode?
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Right click run as administrator? Yes I have. Still can't get this to work. I'm using WinRar idk if that's the culprit or not. It's always been reliable.
Here, use this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Best for noobs.
It it asks about system wide say yes.
Then hit Windows key and R and type cmd. Then run your commands. The installer should also work.
StonerSteve420 said:
Right click run as administrator? Yes I have. Still can't get this to work. I'm using WinRar idk if that's the culprit or not. It's always been reliable.
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Wait. I forgot to tell you. You cant double click the files. The files can be accessed only by using cmd. (command promt). So, extract the files into a folder, and use cd or pushd in dorect it to the directory where the files are. That is the proper way.
jinkerz9430 said:
Wait. I forgot to tell you. You cant double click the files. The files can be accessed only by using cmd. (command promt). So, extract the files into a folder, and use cd or pushd in dorect it to the directory where the files are. That is the proper way.
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I know what you mean but how does the command go. I know I have to type something then add the file name sorry like I said I'm used to the old way maybe use adb for one step then the rest does it itself lol trying to catch up
StonerSteve420 said:
I know what you mean but how does the command go. I know I have to type something then add the file name sorry like I said I'm used to the old way maybe use adb for one step then the rest does it itself lol trying to catch up
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For starter... Whats the directory where you downloaded and extracted adb fastboot? Assuming you are using the file i sent you. Was it on the downloads directory? If so open cmd (not in administratibe mode) and type pushd Downloads . Then ise all the start the adb server by using adb start-server to recognize your device. Or if you want to even see if your device is even present type adb devices
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For starter... Whats the directory where you downloaded and extracted adb fastboot? Assuming you are using the file i sent you. Was it on the downloads directory? If so open cmd (not in administratibe mode) and type pushd Downloads . Then ise all the start the adb server by using adb start-server to recognize your device. Or if you want to even see if your device is even present type adb devices
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I have it in a folder on the desktop. So I type pushed Desktop/(folder name)? Or can it not be in a desktop folder. Sorry your spelling is confusing me with the second part how do I start adb server? Do I type adb start-server? Thanks for helping it's greatly appreciated
StonerSteve420 said:
I have it in a folder on the desktop. So I type pushed Desktop/(folder name)? Or can it not be in a desktop folder. Sorry your spelling is confusing me with the second part how do I start adb server? Do I type adb start-server? Thanks for helping it's greatly appreciated
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You could use the desktop but it is more troublesome to type the directory. Thats why i suggest to put it on the downloads folder and asked you to not start the cmd as administrative. Because when you dont start it as administrative, cmd will start right from the users folder and then is only a matter of writting pushd Downloads. Focus on the first part first. Otherwise you will go nowhere lol.
jinkerz9430 said:
You could use the desktop but it is more troublesome to type the directory. Thats why i suggest to put it on the downloads folder and asked you to not start the cmd as administrative. Because when you dont start it as administrative, cmd will start right from the users folder and then is only a matter of writting pushd Downloads. Focus on the first part first. Otherwise you will go nowhere lol.
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Thank you. I'll try that when I get home.
jinkerz9430 said:
You could use the desktop but it is more troublesome to type the directory. Thats why i suggest to put it on the downloads folder and asked you to not start the cmd as administrative. Because when you dont start it as administrative, cmd will start right from the users folder and then is only a matter of writting pushd Downloads. Focus on the first part first. Otherwise you will go nowhere lol.
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Okay I got into the download folder using cmd (pushd download) i tried doing adb and hitting enter after and it brought up a bunch of lines after that. I did adb devices and it shows my phone but when I do fastboot oem unlock it just hangs at waiting for devices. USB debugging is on and so is OEM unlock.
StonerSteve420 said:
Okay I got into the download folder using cmd (pushd download) i tried doing adb and hitting enter after and it brought up a bunch of lines after that. I did adb devices and it shows my phone but when I do fastboot oem unlock it just hangs at waiting for devices. USB debugging is on and so is OEM unlock.
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but are you in fastboot mode now? because after you have done the OEM unlock and then after that use usb debbugging then accept the prompt it shows about giving authorization to your computer, then after that you must go to fastboot mode to start the process of root

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