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ADB works but fastboot does NOT

I don't know what's going on, and I've been searching for an answer to this for the past 2 hours. I have the latest SDK installed. I'm running the cm7 alpha build, latest one. ADB seems to work just fine. I just typed
adb reboot bootloader
bam, my mt4g is in fastboot mode.
I then typed
fastboot flash splash1 splash.img
and fastboot is not a recognized internal or external command, operable or batch file.
Seriously getting frustrated. I'm gonna smoke a bowl and come back a little more calm. lol

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11228290/fastboot
Put that in c:\windows\system32
then try your command again.
And then ship the bowl this way.

I'm about to try this. If it works I'm gonna kiss you. Its been hell and a half trying to find this answer. lol
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No go. Still the same error.
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/b/rotherJudas said:
No go. Still the same error.
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oh. My bad, thats the linux version. You need the windows version. I have a .bat for that.
Just run the file called adbonly.bat
and feel free to look through the file if you get scared that it asks for admin rights. Just needs to be elevated to write to system32. Then you can run your command from anywhere.
I actually made this as part of a seperate project, but it comes in handy if you need adb and fastboot quick and convenient like.

I finally figured this out. When the sdk updated (changing ADBs location from \sdk\tools\ to \sdk\platform-tools\ it didn't move fastboot.exe or any other files. All I had to do was cut all the files from \tools\ and paste to \platform-tools\
Hopefully this wont cause more problems down the line, which it ALWAYS does with winblows. Lol.
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/b/rotherJudas said:
I finally figured this out. When the sdk updated (changing ADBs location from \sdk\tools\ to \sdk\platform-tools\ it didn't move fastboot.exe or any other files. All I had to do was cut all the files from \tools\ to \platform-tools\
Hopefully this wont cause more problems down the line, which it ALWAYS does with winblows. Lol.
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Yeah that happens. But I swear my .bat would have worked too. lol.

I'm sure it would have. After running your cm7 rom I have total faith. I just didn't want to edit too many system folders on this craptop. Its my 4 year old sisters. Lol.
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Thank you so much. I spent an hour last night trying to get clockwork on my friends MT4G and had the same problem.
Looked at my comp when I read this post this morning and that was it, fastboot was still in the old tools folder.
Don't you love how "correcting" our state of mind can change how we see things.
Thanks again.
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pdug said:
Thank you so much. I spent an hour last night trying to get clockwork on my friends MT4G and had the same problem.
Looked at my comp when I read this post this morning and that was it, fastboot was still in the old tools folder.
Don't you love how "correcting" our state of mind can change how we see things.
Thanks again.
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Yeah, lol. I knew it would be something stupid like that. I'm not sure if my environmental variable was set up wrong or what. I have it set to C:\AndroidzSDK\
Should I set it to C:\AndroidSDK\tools\
Or maybe
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools\
?
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Please post questions in Q&A section.

So I'm just now installing the SDK on my gf's computer and it puts ADB in /tools and Fastboot in /platform-tools. Fastboot refuses to run.
Code:
This application has failed to start because AdbWinApi.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
What's this about?? I downloaded the sdk.zip (the installer exe wanted me to install the java jdk, which I definitely don't need) and extracted it to C:\android-sdk-windows. Then I ran the SDK manager and installed the platform tools. Should I copy the platform-tools contents into tools or the other way around?
And why would they give me an SDK with a non-working fastboot? Kinda pissed right now...
EDIT - Copied contents of \platform-tools into \tools (DID NOT REPLACE ANY FILES!) and now everything works.
I would still like to know what was going on with this, and is there any advantage to adding the environment variable? I'd like to be able to run commands from any directory if possible, instead of having to cd all over the place.

Rooting issue.. Cant get s off

Idk if its because im using android terminal emulator and not the regular one"wouldnt open kept force closing" but when I root using visionary 11 and atu, when I input last code "sh root.sh" it roots my phone but everytime I power down to check if the s is off it is still on.. Ive master reset and everything. Since I got the phone two days ago should I return for a new one and try to root that one??? Is there something im doing wrong.. Usb debugging on, fast boot off, on visionary last option checked.. Somebody...anybody.. Please help
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Does usb debugging have to be on with that method?
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yes turn debugging on and turn off fast boot

jstew6260 said:
Idk if its because im using android terminal emulator and not the regular one"wouldnt open kept force closing" but when I root using visionary 11 and atu, when I input last code "sh root.sh" it roots my phone but everytime I power down to check if the s is off it is still on.. Ive master reset and everything. Since I got the phone two days ago should I return for a new one and try to root that one??? Is there something im doing wrong.. Usb debugging on, fast boot off, on visionary last option checked.. Somebody...anybody.. Please help
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Are you 100% sure that you have it extracted and set up as sdcard/root/root.sh
I've seen a lot of people not pull the folder out and it it'll be set up such as sdcard/root/root/root.sh

Yea ive extracted root from androzip.. Im sure because the first time I did it but didnt extract the root file the root didnt go through from term emulator.. Error message like cant find root file
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I'm having this exact problem with my t-mobile replacement I just got.and its not me because I re rooted my bad phone with the same files and method and works fine... I'm very worried that htc or google may have locked us out... Please help guys I need to send my old phone I'm on now back and want to sort this out first... Mine haas dust under the screen.... In h-boot the info is identical to my old phone only difference is the part number on the phone. I'm very worried!

Also my replacement came with 2.2.1 from the box if that helps.I have pulled the battery and retried several times and no luck at all. Root.sh goes through like but when I reboot I always have so-on. I've done this several times on my old phone with no issues.

Soo I just got a new 4g.. since its within my 30 days.. and Ima use the same method... hopefully it works... ill keep y'all posted
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2rz_taco_sr5 said:
Also my replacement came with 2.2.1 from the box if that helps.I have pulled the battery and retried several times and no luck at all. Root.sh goes through like but when I reboot I always have so-on. I've done this several times on my old phone with no issues.
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I'm having the same issue with my replacement phone. The process goes through smoothly until I restart and find out that I'm still not rooted.

We might need a new root method... I hope not

Same issue here, gents. Tried a bunch and still showing s=on. Bum.

I pmed the mod to se ifeel we can post something up in the dev section to get this better noticed. Hope he agrees!

Dud you run visionary the second time?
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Hey man. Thanks for the tip. Ran multiple times and its still showing as s=on. Tried multiple methods with same results.
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dodgepot said:
Hey man. Thanks for the tip. Ran multiple times and its still showing as s=on. Tried multiple methods with same results.
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Did any of you have usb debugging check?

i promise its not a user error. i can root and unroot one phone and my new one WILL NOT root. i had already unrooted my phone to be returned and rooted it back in less than a min. but my new one will not root no matter what i try...

i feel dumb for taking so long to look at this method but this worked like a charm for me guys.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
if you just want s-off do these steps (from the link only simplified for s-off only which is all i cared about)
this uses adb so if you want you can try the method explained right after step 4 that uses only the phone.
Make sure you have visionary installed on your device. (If you were already permarooted w/s=off ignore this step.)
Download this file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?s7afymwe2wb3x60
md5sum: b73c56ca0e21664c5756d4ad295063c5
1. Now unzip the file into your SDK tools directory. (just put the files that are in the zip right into the tools folder that is in your sdk folder)
2. Plug your device into your computer. (have debugging on!)
3. Now go to your sdk folder and while holding shift down right click on the tools folder. Select open command window here. If you are in linux (ubuntu) right mouse click on your SDK tools folder, choose actions, and choose open command window(or whatever it's called). Otherwise, open a command prompt and cd your way to your SDK tools directory.
4. Type "adb push gfree /data/local" and hit enter.
Optionally, for those without sdk knowledge you could dl the file to your phone use androzip or something like it to unzip the file and then use root explorer to move the file named gfree to /data/local. Not the gfree.h file. All the other files are source code inlcuded for the gnu license. This would skip the first 4 steps.
5. Now unplug your device from the computer.
6. Run visionary to gain temp root.
7. Open terminal emulator on your device, type "su", and hit enter to gain root privileges.
8. Type "cd /data/local" and hit enter.
9. Now type "chmod 777 gfree" and hit enter to make the program executable.
10. Type "./gfree -f" and hit enter.
11. now to turn security off and set super CID the command is "./gfree --secu_flag off --cid 11111111" + enter.
reboot and s should be off again all credit to the link above this is just a simplified version for people like us who just want s-off. this is what i did and worked great. look at the thread for a list of things you can do with gfree like simlock off etc.

big nu said:
Did any of you have usb debugging check?
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Yeah, I had that option selecteed.
Edit: trying that way now, 2rz

any luck? i tried to simplify it as much as possible for those of you just starting out...

Just one question, the section about downloading the file directly to the device, it says copy to /data/local, the local directory doesnt exist. Do I create that dir? I may have to sdk from my windows machine. Sorry for tbe trouble.
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any luck? i tried to simplify it as much as possible for those of you just starting out...
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[RESOLVED] Stubborn security on MT4G. Will not Temp-Root.

I was able to root my MT4G with ease using VisionARY r14. My friend purchased a MT4G shortly after and I was trying to root it for him, I used several methods and no luck on any of them.
I've tried using:
1. Visionary temp root>attempt perm root
2. Visionary temp root>terminal (sh root.sh)
3. Visionary temp root>terminal (/data/local/wpx.ko)
From what I understand #2 & #3 basically are the same. So going back to the problem, on MY phone (I don't recall if I used #1 or #2), I rooted with no issues. On his phone, the root is not sticking, every time I go into the bootloader on his S=on still. Nothing stands out or is out of the ordinary, and I would think it would have rooted just fine, the scripts ran via terminal emu and looked okay and all.
Something else I've noticed is when I install CWM Recovery via ROM Manager, after temp root from Visionary the install of CWM Recovery itself was fine, though after going into bootloader and trying to access recovery or booting into recovery from ROM Manager, it doesn't go into recovery, I get the cell with red triangle and "!" on it. I'm assuming that this is a result of it being unrooted still? Anyone else run into a stubborn MT4G like this? I've attached 2 pictures for visual aid of the phone's bootloader screen and about screen below.
Any suggestions or help is greatly appreciated, I've been trying to root it for over a week now and no luck.

I can't see the pics you posted, but I had this issue myself, for me the answer was to find a stock recovery pre ota update and force it, then I ran visionary and terminal with sh root.sh or whatever... Hope this helps... Just try to find an image of pre ota stock rom and go from there... There is a good forum here with a walkthrough to do this... Post results please, would like to know if this was your issue...
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Hey I ran into the same problem, with that 86.0000 boatloader u must use the gfree chmod777 process its because its after the ota update
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Ok guys, first of all Scotty2 gets all the credit for the program R&D. I used my device as a test bed and have tried a couple different kernels (Gr8Gorilla's O/C Kernel and the stock kernel).
Now for the boring stuff ...
This is a very invasive way of rooting your device but the benefit is TRUE S=Off and root privileges throughout the system. As such, you do this at your own risk and if you brick your device neither Scotty2 nor myself are responsible, YOU ARE!!! Do this at your own risk!!!
This is not for the faint of heart and if you have any reservations about doing things like this do not do it.
This process will do three things for your device. I will explain them here:
1. It will set up Super CID on your device allowing you to flash any carriers rom (not just tmobile). Giving you more freedom with your choice of software. The software still needs to be device specific to the glacier for compatability reasons though. Like vodafone glacier roms etc.
2. It will subsidy unlock your device. In other words, it will SIMUNLOCK your phone allowing you to use an AT&T sim card and so on in your device without needing the unlock code from HTC.
3. Most important of all it will turn the RADIO S=Off. This is the ultimate S=Off because the radio is what controls the security flag in the first place. Once you turn it off here it is off everywhere and will allow you pure unadulterated access to your device.
This process will not change your bootloader (unless your on 0.86.0000 and you follow the optional steps).
Now, you may be asking "Why do this? I already have root from your other guide and it has given me r/w access to system and recovery. I thought this meant we had permanent S=Off." This is only partially true. We have had an engineering bootloader and "Label" s=off not radio s=off. When you turn the security off in radio it is off permanently no matter what hboot you have installed engineering or otherwise. However, it is optional but you can still copy the engineering hboot over and it will allow you to flash whatever you like without (as much) fear of bricking your device.
This guide assumes you know how to use ADB. If you do not there are guides all over XDA to show you how. There is even a really good one in this forum. Also here is a video on how to setup adb discovered by topgun303: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UF5w1dKe2U
*NOTE*
For some reason this process can bork your recovery. If you notice after following the steps below that in order to reboot from recovery you have to uninstall/reinstall the battery and hit the power button, just install/reinstall clockwork recovery through Rom Manager in the android market and it will fix your problem.
CONFIRMED: Guide does work for pre-OTA devices!!! Thanks xanz!
Here we go:
If you are already permarooted per the other guide just follow the first 11 steps.
Make sure you have visionary installed on your device. (If you were already permarooted w/s=off ignore this step.)
Download this file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?s7afymwe2wb3x60 New version of gfree with more options! See below.
md5sum: b73c56ca0e21664c5756d4ad295063c5
1. Now unzip the file into your SDK tools directory.
2. Plug your device into your computer.
3. Now open explorer and hold down shift at same time you right mouse click on your SDK tools directory (platform-tools if you have the R8 version of the SDK). Select open command window here. If you are in linux (ubuntu) right mouse click on your SDK tools folder, choose actions, and choose open command window(or whatever it's called). Otherwise, open a command prompt and cd your way to your SDK tools directory.
4. Type "adb push gfree /data/local" and hit enter.
Optionally, you could dl the file to your phone use androzip or something like it to unzip the file and then use root explorer to move the file named gfree to /data/local. Not the gfree.h file. All the other files are source code inlcuded for the gnu license. This would skip the first 4 steps.
5. Now unplug your device from the computer.
6. Run visionary to gain temp root. (If you were already permarooted w/s=off ignore this step.)
7. Open terminal emulator on your device, type "su", and hit enter to gain root privileges.
8. Type "cd /data/local" and hit enter.
9. Now type "chmod 777 gfree" and hit enter to make the program executable.
10. Type "./gfree -f" and hit enter.
New features in gfree.
gfree usage:
gfree [-h|-?|--help] [-v|--version] [-s|--secu_flag on|off]
-h | -? | --help: display this message
-v | --version: display program version
-s | --secu_flag on|off: turn secu_flag on or off
-c | --cid <CID>: set the CID to the 8-char long CID
-S | --sim_unlock: remove the SIMLOCK
With the new features you can turn off one thing at a time. You can also turn security back on and set the CID back to stock if you wish. To turn simlock back on you still have to follow the revert procedures on this page as the information that is patched to turn the lock off is encrypted and we can't write back to it other than restoring the entire image.
So, if you wanted to leave simlock on but turn security off and set super CID the command would be "./gfree --secu_flag off --cid 11111111" + enter. The -f switch after ./gfree that is now in the above step (./gfree -f) just tells gfree to patch everything.
11. Wait for the program to finish and then reboot into HBoot to see if S=Off. Also, check your bootloader version. If it says s=off and has bootloader version 0.86.0000 it worked.
If you already had hboot 0.85.2007 you can check it through the hboot menu. It gives you an option for "system info" in the hboot menu. Highlight it and hit power. It should say CID = 11111111 or something like that. If it does your golden.
Congratulations!
12. If this is the first time you have rooted your device you will need to run visionary again (temproot w/set system r/w after root checked and then attempt permroot) to make root privileges permanent and then reboot again. Now "su" should work properly for you.
Gfree writes a backup of the file that it patches named Part7backup-numbers.bin on your sdcard. I suggest putting this file in a safe place as it is the only way to revert if you need to.
[Optional] Steps to flash engineering bootloader.
1. Restart your phone and plug it back into your computer.
2. Download this file: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NN5726Z8
md5sum: df4fd77f44993eb05a4732210d2eddc6
3. Copy the file to your SDK tools directory.
4. Open a command prompt again and cd into your SDK tools directoty (platform-tools if your on the new R8 SDK).
5. Type "adb push hboot_dhd.nb0 /data/local" and hit enter.
6. Now open terminal on your device and type "su" and enter to gain root priviliges.
7. Type "cd /data/local" and enter.
8. Now type "dd if=hboot_dhd.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18" and hit enter.
9. You should see something like: 2048 bytes in 2048 bytes out 1048576 bytes copied blah blah blah.
10. Now restart the device into hboot and check if your bootloader version is 0.85.2007. That is what you want to see.
Congratulations, you now have a TRUE root and engineering bootloader on your shiny MT4G!!!
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ZuluNexus said:
Hey I ran into the same problem, with that 86.0000 boatloader u must use the gfree chmod777 process its because its after the ota update
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I second this, gfree works great

ZuluNexus said:
Hey I ran into the same problem, with that 86.0000 boatloader u must use the gfree chmod777 process its because its after the ota update
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This would explain why I had to flash the pre ota stock image before I could root using the sh root.sh.... I am sure the chmod777 would have worked also...
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powduh09 said:
I can't see the pics you posted, but I had this issue myself, for me the answer was to find a stock recovery pre ota update and force it, then I ran visionary and terminal with sh root.sh or whatever... Hope this helps... Just try to find an image of pre ota stock rom and go from there... There is a good forum here with a walkthrough to do this... Post results please, would like to know if this was your issue...
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I see. So just get a pre ota stock rom and Visionary would be the simplest way then? But would the pre ota stock ROM also include the < 86.0000 botloader?
ZuluNexus said:
Hey I ran into the same problem, with that 86.0000 boatloader u must use the gfree chmod777 process its because its after the ota update
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ziggy34 said:
I second this, gfree works great
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powduh09 said:
This would explain why I had to flash the pre ota stock image before I could root using the sh root.sh.... I am sure the chmod777 would have worked also...
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Which method did you use to flash the pre ota image?
And thanks everyone for the quick replies!

When I flahed pre ota I found the forum on here for it. Just placed the file on my sd card and named it PD15IMG and booted phone to hboot, it found update and went from there
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powduh09 said:
When I flahed pre ota I found the forum on here for it. Just placed the file on my sd card and named it PD15IMG and booted phone to hboot, it found update and went from there
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Awesome, what is hoped for! Thanks!
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EDIT!!
RESOLVED!
Unfortunately the method of just using the PD15IMG did not work because the bootloader recognized it as an older image and wouldn't update it. I came across this thread and successfully rooted!! =]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995549
I improvised a bit and did not use "Androzip" I had "Adao File Manager" already installed on my friends phone. Basically.
Credit goes to the OP of the posts!! But here's the link to the gfree the OP is referring to. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996

I am having a problem getting the gfree files to move where they need to be and sry guys, unsure of ow to use sdk, im need the dummy dummy guide anyone? Ive been researching for days lol

Rainbowbright081 said:
I am having a problem getting the gfree files to move where they need to be and sry guys, unsure of ow to use sdk, im need the dummy dummy guide anyone? Ive been researching for days lol
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You need a root explorer.
*Root can be accomplished without SDK.
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YOu can try using mt4groot.zip google it

I managed to get it done right with adb, s=off perm, running cm7 with honeycomb. Quite awesome!
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lilazngoku8 said:
YOu can try using mt4groot.zip google it
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It's in the second link I posted. Safer than Googling.
Rainbowbright081 said:
I managed to get it done right with adb, s=off perm, running cm7 with honeycomb. Quite awesome!
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Running CM7 with Honeycomb? I am mistaken? You mean the honeycomb theme?
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Sry yes running the honeycomb theme
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Rainbowbright081 said:
Sry yes running the honeycomb theme
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Lol cool, I was going to say, 3.0??!! ; )

gordonzhao said:
Awesome, what is hoped for! Thanks!
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EDIT!!
RESOLVED!
Unfortunately the method of just using the PD15IMG did not work because the bootloader recognized it as an older image and wouldn't update it. I came across this thread and successfully rooted!! =]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995549
I improvised a bit and did not use "Androzip" I had "Adao File Manager" already installed on my friends phone. Basically.
Credit goes to the OP of the posts!! But here's the link to the gfree the OP is referring to. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
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This is just a laid out variant of the ./gfree method. It'll work but it's been around since the dawn of the Glacier. It's nothing special .

[Q] how take screenshot?

any way to take screenshot of the screen?
not rooted, stock 4.5.91

Use the Android SDK.

whats that?

not sure if you need root but you can try screen grabber.
you can always look these things up with search or google.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009451
this works, thanks

smashcz said:
any way to take screenshot of the screen?
not rooted, stock 4.5.91
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Get the Android SDK
Go to Start> accessories> cmd
In cmd go to the directory of your android-sdk folder(either by 'CDing' until you are wherever the folder is, or by clicking and dragging the folder into the prompt window)
when you are in the android-sdk folder, do cd tools> type 'ddms'
Make sure you have the latest version of Java
???
Profit

ScreenShot It app works on an unrooted Atrix but it is pricey.

AndroSS is free in the market and doesn't require root.
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There is a thread on this forum an app was made specifically for the ATRIX by a member.
Works great.
Edit: there's a link up top lol my bad
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[Q] N7 root problem

I am having a problem with rooting my n7 recently I decided that I would flash back to stock clean wipe sd card and reroot, well it didnt work out that way, flashed back to stock without a problem, then rerooted ok, but then was prompted to install 4.2.1 from google, well I did and here I am cant get rerooted after installing update. I use wugs tool kit and has always worked on my GNex and until now my N7, any ideas anyone?
It seems to see ADB, but no Fastboot? very strange, could I need a fastboot file or something?

Yup, better not to use a toolkit.
Need adb.exe and fastboot.exe in the platform-tools folder of the android sdk and the proper drivers.
It is nice (but not neccesary) to add a path in enviromental variables so you don't have to have files in the same directory always.
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demkantor said:
Yup, better not to use a toolkit.
Need adb.exe and fastboot.exe in the platform-tools folder of the android sdk and the proper drivers.
It is nice (but not neccesary) to add a path in enviromental variables so you don't have to have files in the same directory always.
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could you send me more info, or links I am kind of new to this and would like to know what I did and how to avoid/fix it in the future Thanks.

demkantor said:
Yup, better not to use a toolkit.
Need adb.exe and fastboot.exe in the platform-tools folder of the android sdk and the proper drivers.
It is nice (but not neccesary) to add a path in enviromental variables so you don't have to have files in the same directory always.
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Nice to see you around.
I cannot forget the tremendous help you and Frankdrey gave me to discover, learn, and use an Android system on my G1.
Without both guidance I would, maybe, use now a toolkit and learn nothing.

@gunner - anytime, I love to help, now you can help others as well! Nice to see ya in the n7 forum too!
@flb
Google search android sdk, download appropriate package for your pc.
Open sdk and download all the tools in it.
To add a path I need to know what platform you are in... actually let me know when the above is finished and what platform your pc is and ill give you the rest of the steps
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demkantor said:
@gunner - anytime, I love to help, now you can help others as well! Nice to see ya in the n7 forum too!
@flb
Google search android sdk, download appropriate package for your pc.
Open sdk and download all the tools in it.
To add a path I need to know what platform you are in... actually let me know when the above is finished and what platform your pc is and ill give you the rest of the steps
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk 2
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adb for dummies.. http://www.mediafire.com/?qrjo6bi8ayblj1r
this includes everything that is needed so you dont need to grab the whole sdk. easy access to adb and to fastboot.

demkantor said:
@gunner - anytime, I love to help, now you can help others as well! Nice to see ya in the n7 forum too!
@flb
Google search android sdk, download appropriate package for your pc.
Open sdk and download all the tools in it.
To add a path I need to know what platform you are in... actually let me know when the above is finished and what platform your pc is and ill give you the rest of the steps
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First of all thank you for the help, I'm currently running win7 64 bit. Ill check this post tomorrow and give it a try.

Sure thing, simms22 posted a nice link to just get the adb.exe and fastboot.exe, feel free to download those instead of the sdk as that is larger and you may or may not ever use a lot of the other stuff.
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demkantor said:
Sure thing, simms22 posted a nice link to just get the adb.exe and fastboot.exe, feel free to download those instead of the sdk as that is larger and you may or may not ever use a lot of the other stuff.
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Thank you guys for you efforts, Ill try it today.

You can just copy and paste the fastboot and adb .exe and .dll into c:\Windows instead of adding a variable.
Fast and easy lol just like I like 'em

Success! Thanks guys. I think Ill stay rooted and skip unroot rerooting.