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thats it....
i need a program / app / way to video recording the screen of the phone.
sorry if i posted this on the wrong section, but i dont know if this go to the app and them section or in this one.
Thanks
Budske
no one know how to do it??
man that would be nice to have.
never heard of anything.
or maybe help me making an AVD emulator with my nandroid or rom zip file
no one know??
Budske said:
no one know??
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Here's an tutorial:
I can't post links, but try here for pictures and more details.
www[dot]lgoptimusone[dot]net/?p=42
First of all you need to download and install the following software:
* Java Development Kit 1.6+ (i have used this version)
1. Click Download button.
2. Select your Windows version from menu and click Continue. User name and password are optional.
3. Click on the link to start download. Size ~ 80MB.
4. Run jdk-6u21-windows-i586.exe and follow instructions on the screen. You may accept all the defaults.
* Android SDK (download link here)
1. Download installer_r09-windows.exe.
2. Run installer_r09-windows.exe.
3. After the setup is completed press Next
4. Uncheck "Start SDK Manager" and press Finish
* Windows USB driver & Platform Tools
1. Your phone must NOT be connecter to your computer.
2. Run SDK Manager.exe (Default path “C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk-windows\”)
3. ONLY THIS TIME PRESS CANCEL IN THIS WINDOW.
Press Cancel
4. Click Available packages on the left menu.
Select "Available packages"
5. Expand the Android Repository and check “Android SDK Platform-tools” box.
SDK Manager
Check "Android SDK Platform-tools"
6. Expand Third party Add-ons then Google Inc. add-ons and check “Google USB Driver Package” box.
Check "Google USB Driver Package"
7. Click Install Selected.
Click "Install Selected"
8. Click Accept All to accept License and then click Install.
Click Accept All to accept License and then click Install.
9. When install finishes, the USB Driver will be in “C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver“.
10. Close SDK Manager.
11. Connect your phone. You will be prompted for driver, which is located in the path mentioned above.
12. For more details installing driver click here.
* It’s not over yet, you need to set-up another few things:
1. Make sure that standard SDK tool ddms.bat (location: “C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk-windows\tool”) launches successfully. Otherwise Screen Capture Tool won’t work either. If ddms won’t launch even after you have accomplished the step above, try disconnecting your phone, then launch ddms and then connect your phone back.
2. Copy adb.exe from platform-tools to tools folder.
3. Also copy AdbWinApi.dll and AdbWinUsbApi.dll from platform-tools to tools folder.
4. Enable USB Debugging on your phone.
Enable usb debugging on Lg Optimus One.
Press Settings
Enable USB debugging on Lg optimus one
Press Applications
Enable usb debugging on lg optimus one
Press development
Enable usb debugging on lg optimus one
Check "USB debugging" box
* Last step!
1. Download Android Screen Capture from here.
2. Run AndroidScreenCapureSetup.vX.X.exe.
3. Follow installer instructions.
4. When finished, run application and go to File -> Set Android SDK folder to set SDK path.
Look up shootme in the market
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
There was an application called instantroot that roots HTC hero running 1.5 but until the software was upgraded nothing was done for the instantroot application. Do you have information about that? Is the developer still working on it?
rapsass said:
There was an application called instantroot that roots HTC hero running 1.5 but until the software was upgraded nothing was done for the instantroot application. Do you have information about that? Is the developer still working on it?
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Not heard of it for a while, but this method at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726118 works on 2.1 fine with little issues.
Thanks but I'm still looking for a very easy way to do the root. I don't know why(may be I'm afraid) but I still hesitate to root my hero. I'll think about it again, thank again.
Following that link pulser gave will give the easiest way to root your hero.
Its thanks to that I'm able to root it with no problems whatsoever.
Good Luck!! Don't let yourself stay unrooted!!!
Ok. I'll try later as the villainrom web site is not reachable now.
rapsass said:
Ok. I'll try later as the villainrom web site is not reachable now.
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Hmm. Are you having trouble too getting onto the site?
Here's the instructions as posted.
Hi all,
I believe I have managed to find a way to root the 2.1 RUU for GSM Hero, completely using the work of wag3slav3 over at XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724741), so thanks to him
I took his Droid Eris root and used the correct files for our Hero, and thanks to daentech on IRC, we tested the process and it worked. Here are the conditions used in the test:
1) GSM HTC Hero installed with the 2.1 ROM based on RUU (on this occasion an update.zip was used, as the user involved didn't want to lose root obviously). That zip is unrooted and stock, taken straight from the RUU and converted to update.zip.
2) Booted into ROM, and enabled USB debugging. ADB was installed and set up on this machine, as per this guide - http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1735
3) Then downloaded this file: http://www.villainrom.co.uk/uploads/GSMRoot.zip
4) Extract it to a folder on your computer. Open the command prompt using Start > Run > cmd.exe (and press enter)
5) use cd to get into the folder you stored the extracted files.
6) Run the command "runindos.bat"
(If you use linux, put adb in your path folder, and then download this shell script: http://www.villainrom.co.uk/uploads/runinlinuxadb.sh and execute it as normal. Rest will be same as in windows. )
7) Ideally, the phone should sit there for a bit, with some things appearing on screen like
Files copied and permissions set, rebooting HTC Andriod 2.1
Your phone will now reboot into normal mode, then reboot into recovery mode
If it does not reboot the second time, wait 10 minutes and manually reboot and begin again
Your phone is now rebooting in Rooted Recovery mode, do a backup and load yourROMs
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And it will reboot a couple of times. You will hopefully end up sitting in recovery with a blue 'care bear' in the background
If so, you now have a custom recovery installed. Do a nandroid, and flash a custom ROM like VillainROM 12 or whatever. You should now have root.
8) To further enhance the usefulness of recovery flash VR 12 from here: http://villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=1807 which includes a modified recovery that wipes better than the stock Amon-Ra
If you don't get it to work, please post any errors or details of what happens, and copy and paste your entire command prompt window contents into a
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[/quote] box in the forum window so we can see what's happening.
Hope this works
[size=3]PS. Here are some ROM links for you.
http://villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=1807 - VillainROM 12 (Full Sense 2.1 ROM)
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=2844 - FroydVillain 1.1.0 (Vanilla 2.2 Froyo ROM)[/size]
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If you can't download the file, get it from http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7618177/GSMRoot.zip
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Oh man thank you. I wonder if I must install ADB to root my phone. I ask this because I still can't reach villainrom web site to check this guide http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1735
rapsass said:
Oh man thank you. I wonder if I must install ADB to root my phone. I ask this because I still can't reach villainrom web site to check this guide http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1735
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If you find the user btdag, his signature has the same guide, as he wrote it on both sites. I just use that link as it's easier to find.
pulser_g2 said:
If you find the user btdag, his signature has the same guide, as he wrote it on both sites. I just use that link as it's easier to find.
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I would love to take credit for that guide but the user ante0 created it (such a simple method I overlooked). Here is it quoted. It is missing pictures but should make enough sense (i hope). It is highly recommended to have the latest HTC Sync installed (link in my sig) for this guide.
Tools needed:
Android SDK (Links below)
HTC Sync (Links below)
Winrar - to extract Android's SDK files.
Patience and time.
1. Getting ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
Okay. You now need to get ADB, which is a part of android's SDK. It can be obtained here http://developer.android.com/sdk/downlo ... indows.zip
or if it's updated when you read this you can go here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and download it. Get the Windows version if you use a windows PC.
Next we need to "install" it. This is done by simply extracting it to your harddrive (Install WinRar, then rightclick on the zip file). I chose C:\android-sdk-windows\. (Actually I chose C:\, the folder in the zip is named android-sdk-windows, so it goes there by default.)
After that is done we are now done with the "installing" part.
2. Setting up environment variables (access adb from outside of \sdk\tools directory.)
Now that we have extracted all files we need to set up environment variables to make our lives easier.
I always do this, because if you don't you need to be in the sdk\tools folder at all times...
Okay, so here we go...
Windows XP:
Rightclick on "My computer" and select "Properties".
click on the "Advanced" tab in the box that appears, looks like the pic below.
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Click on the button named "Environment Variables".
Now, doubleclick on the text entry named "Path" in the lower list box.
at the end of it, enter "might\have\other\entries\before\;C:\Path\To\SDK\Tools".
In my "path" it looks like this ";C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\".
(";" is required at the start so windows knows it's a new entry.)
Click on OK to exit out of the dialog, then OK again to get out of My computer's properties.
Now we have it set up.
Windows 7/Vista:
This is similar to Windows XP's setup of environment variables.
Rightclick on "My computer" and select Properties.
In the System window that appears click on "Advanced System settings" located in the left list.
Click on the Advanced tab in the box that appears, then on the "environment variables" button.
Same thing here. Doubleclick on "Path" located in the lower list box.
At the end of it, enter "might\have\other\entries\before\;C:\Path\To\SDK\Tools".
In my "path" it looks like this ";C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\".
(";" is required at the start so windows knows it's a new entry.)
Now click on OK, then OK again to exit.
Alright, all set up!
3. Making sure USB works...
Use this guide: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=379
4. Using ADB
I won't list all commands you can use here. I will only list some examples...
Remember to plug your phone in your usb cable (I've forgotten sometimes... lol)
Start by opening a command prompt.
This is done by opening up the startmenu then click on "Run..." (Alternative way: Windowskey + R).
In the "Run..." box, enter "cmd" without quotes.
If you have some knowledge of using a cmd prompt you don't need to read the next part.
To navigate you mainly use the commands CD and DIR.
Here's an image of what it looks like
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C:\Documents and settings\jwork> tells you what your current working folder is.
To get out of it, use the command "cd ..".
This will go back one folder, so your new location will be C:\Documents and settings>
One more "cd .." will take you to C:\.
Now, lets say you have a folder named Images in C:\. To enter it you use "cd Images".
If you want to list all files in that folder, enter the command "dir".
Now you might have a image named image01.jpg in that folder, that you want to get to your phone.
Use the command adb push image01.jpg /sdcard/
It should notify you now if the push was successful.
You can check if the image is on your sdcard by using the command "adb shell ls /sdcard/".
That should conclude this guide...
One more thing, if you just enter "adb" it will show a list of all commands with descriptions.
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Have you ever heard of Universal Androot? It is only one click away to root your hero2.1.
It's working on my hero.
Universal Androot? Never heard of it. But it looks great and easy. Can I also install another firmware after I root my device with it?
Can I install another firmware like FroydVillain 1.2.2 OTA on my hero after rooted it with this application?
If it installs a custom recovery image then yes you should be able to. If not try installing ClockworkMod and then installing AmonRA - once you have root.
You are the best. Thank you.
Application thread in the Nexus forum. Worked on my Hero 2.1 for instant root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
I've tried this twice already with a factory reset in between each try, and it's worked both times!
Attached is a bunch of files you will need to make this work.
Download the attached Zip file and extrat the contents to your desktop
Mount your G and upload the "G Tablet" folder to your G's internal SD card
Using AndRootFile or any other file manager that supports root access, mount as R/W, and copy the contents of G Tablet\permissions to System\etc\permissions.
Copy the contents of G Tablet\framework to System\Framework
Copy the contents of G Tablet\lib to System\lib
Copy all the APK's found inside G Tablet\APK into your system\app folder.
Install them in this order:
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
SetupWizard.apk
Talk.apk
Vending.apk
Gmail.apk
Maps.apk
Make sure you remount it as R/O when you're done!
Restart your G, Connect to Wifi, then launch Market.
Follow the standard Google Account setup procedure and enjoy your newly installed Market.
PROOF THAT IT WORKS (the guide might be broken at some point though, see explanation below): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dm2Kax8RQM
Someone please test this and let me know if you have any problems. Factory resetting doesn't delete any files I might have moved into the system folder so I might be missing something in this guide.
Feel free to donate to my beer fund if this helped you
Copying the following over from my thread over at Overclock.net (best computer enthusiast community, ever!)
Guides:
Setting Up ADB:
The ADB drivers do not recognize the Tegra hardware by default. You need to modify the USB inf file in order for it to recognize it and install the proper hardware.
Go to the usb_driver folder inside your Android SDK folder
Open up android_winusb.inf
Add the following under [Google.NTx86] and save (or if you prefer, download my pre-modified android_winusb.inf attached to the bottom of this post, and replace your existing android_winusb.inf with mine).
Code:
;NVIDIA Tegra
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0955&PID_7000
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0955&PID_7100&MI_01
If you are running a 64 bit version of Windows, you need to add that code to the [Google.NTamd64] section as well.
Next, open a command prompt and type
Code:
echo 0x955 >> "%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini"
On your G, go to Settings -> Applications -> Development, and check "USB Debugging"
Plug in your USB cable, it will tell you that some drivers were not installed. That's okay! Point it to your usb_driver folder and it'll install the proper drivers.
Make sure ADB is working by opening a command prompt, navigating to your android sdk "tools" folder, and typing
Code:
adb devices
You should see a bunch of numbers if everything is set up correctly.
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Rooting:
You need to have ADB fully working before proceeding. The easiest way to root is by using CLShortFuse's SuperOneClick. If you can spare the money, consider donating a buck or two to his beer fund
Connect your G and make sure USB debugging is enabled/ADB is working.
Extract the contents of SuperOneClickv1.5.2-ShortFuse.zip to a folder of your choice.
Run SuperOneClick.exe and click on Root. Wait for the process to finish, and you're rooted! Easy as pie.
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Installing Launcher Pro/ADW:
It's actually really easy.
Download the Launcher Pro APK from here: http://www.launcherpro.com/apk/LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.apk
Connect your G and move the Launcher APK over to your Tablet's internal/external SD card.
Using whatever file manager you prefer (on your G), execute the Launcher Pro APK and install it.
Upon completion, hit the Home button and choose LauncherPro as your default launcher.
Reboot and feel the speed!
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Fixes:
Wifi Fix:
If your Wifi "errors" upon enabling, try one of the following methods
Method 1:
Reboot. Seriously, it fixes the problem a large portion of the time.
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Method 2:
Download Wefi from here: http://www.wefi.com/download/android/
Install the APK on your G.
Run WeFi, hit the menu button (button between back and home), and hit Settings
Make sure Automatic Startup is checked. Click on "Wi-Fi on WeFi start" and choose "Always Turn On"
Restart your G and pray.
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Method 3: Master Reset (you will lose all your apps)
Go to settings -> Security and do a Factory Wipe.
This works only SOMETIMES, but is not a guaranteed fix, so only use this as a last ditch resort
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nicely done, sir
Awesome job. OCN FTW
Fantastic.. worked like a champ!
Thanks!
Where did you find the USB drivers to mount the device?
Can i also include the contacts, mail, and calendar gapps?
mattmanion said:
Where did you find the USB drivers to mount the device?
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By mounting I mean connect the USB cable, then under the Notification Icon, Tap "USB Connected, Select to copy files to/from your computer"
insight3fl said:
Can i also include the contacts, mail, and calendar gapps?
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Go for it, let us know what you find
r34p3rex said:
By mounting I mean connect the USB cable, then under the Notification Icon, Tap "USB Connected, Select to copy files to/from your computer"
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Do you know if there is a tutorial out there for installing the Root Explorer or Astro file manager on this thing? Sorry, I'm a newbie.
VERY NICE WORK!
FYI I reposted this on the slatedroid.com forum gave you credit and linked back to this thread. If you don't want it on there let me know and I will take it down.
by the way.. All I did to get this working was install the apk's in order and reboot. I do have a problem .. I can't find some apps on the market.. for example winamp doesnt show up..just the winamp 3rd party app.
Anyone else?
Does anyone know why live wallpapers aren't available?
tri0xinn said:
by the way.. All I did to get this working was install the apk's in order and reboot. I do have a problem .. I can't find some apps on the market.. for example winamp doesnt show up..just the winamp 3rd party app.
Anyone else?
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I will look into that. The most likely reason is the lack of a unique Android ID.
does the regular nullsoft winamp show up for you?
great work man. Just saw the video.
I'm still trying to get adb access. First thing I did was modded the usb files but not the 64bit cuz I didn't see it. Guess I didn't look hard enough. Modded the 32bit one and added the Nvidia tegra info. Then tried adb and the oneclickroot and it didn't work. I then went in and found the amd64 area and added the lines to that portion of the usb.ini file also.
I don't have adb working to root. I'm on Win 7 64bit. any idea's. Then I'll try your guide.
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great work man. Just saw the video.
I'm still trying to get adb access. First thing I did was modded the usb files but not the 64bit cuz I didn't see it. Guess I didn't look hard enough. Modded the 32bit one and added the Nvidia tegra info. Then tried adb and the oneclickroot and it didn't work. I then went in and found the amd64 area and added the lines to that portion of the usb.ini file also.
I don't have adb working to root. I'm on Win 7 64bit. any idea's. Then I'll try your guide.
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Gunth you want me to help over Teamviewer?
My files are in place, but the APK files are not "installing" on boot and the tablet sets up normaly and gmail app is not there. I have tried going back in and changing R/O in root explorer, but still not go.. what am I missing? Can these files be pushed to the tablet via adb or do you have to use root explorer? Seems I had the same problem when I did this with my Odroid T.. I tried root explorer but ended up pushing with adb.
Thanks for your work on this
hmmm... it says "install"... I need to launch them from explorer and actualy "install" them? then reboot?
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My files are in place, but the APK files are not "installing" on boot and the tablet sets up normaly and gmail app is not there. I have tried going back in and changing R/O in root explorer, but still not go.. what am I missing? Can these files be pushed to the tablet via adb or do you have to use root explorer? Seems I had the same problem when I did this with my Odroid T.. I tried root explorer but ended up pushing with adb.
Thanks for your work on this
hmmm... it says "install"... I need to launch them from explorer and actualy "install" them? then reboot?
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You need to run each APK manually through Root Explorer (or any package installer of your choice). Placing them there does not do anything
xguntherc said:
great work man. Just saw the video.
I'm still trying to get adb access. First thing I did was modded the usb files but not the 64bit cuz I didn't see it. Guess I didn't look hard enough. Modded the 32bit one and added the Nvidia tegra info. Then tried adb and the oneclickroot and it didn't work. I then went in and found the amd64 area and added the lines to that portion of the usb.ini file also.
I don't have adb working to root. I'm on Win 7 64bit. any idea's. Then I'll try your guide.
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I'm having the same issue Gunth so when you get it working let me know
Just finished up installing the apks. Got a problem though. Now my home and search buttons don't work. Also lost Airplane mode when powering off.
*EDIT* Just watched your video. I don't think that's a finicky button. I think this hack causes the problem.
*EDIT 2* Just did a reset. Home button and search work again. So, it's got to be the hack.
Doc
FIRST OF ALL, I CAN NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE! PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Now that we got that out of the way...
I have noticed that some people`s Marketplaces simply refuse to update by themselves (exactly what happened in my case) and as most of the people visiting this forums are not tech-savvy and simply want a step-by-step guide to get things working, I decided no harm can be done by me posting this info.
Installing Android SDK revision 8
First of all, you will need to have Android SDK (and ADB of course) installed with the drivers ready to go. In order to get the SDK installed go to the official Android website and download the latest revision (r08 at the time I posted this). You can download any of those files, but I prefer using the executable installer so I can make sure everything is at its place. Now, there are two major flaws with this whole process which have almost made me quit the whole process several times, but I got them sorted out and will help you solve them aswell.
FLAW #1: After beginning the installation process, the installer will prompt you to download a JDK (Java Developer Kit) in order to continue installation. Hit the "Visit sun.java.com" button and download the latest Java SE (currently this one). But before proceeding be sure to download the 32 bit one, as the Android SDK only recognises this version. I know it`s not a big deal, but I spent about two hours trying to figure out what the heck went wrong and it became quite frustrating.
Install the JDK, then the SDK. Once Android SDK is done, simply go ahead and launch SDK Manager (you can find it in Program Files\Android\android-sdk-windows\) and when you get to choose the packages to install, simply check "Accept All" and click "Install". Once it`s done, it`s time to download the drivers. Click "Available packages", tick "Third party Add-ons" and under "Google Inc. add-ons" you should find "Google Usb Driver package". Tick it and click "Install". IF YOU GET AN ERROR SAYING THAT PERMISSION WAS DENIED AND YOU ARE UNDER WINDOWS 7, COPY THE WHOLE "Android" FOLDER CONTAINING THE SDK TO YOUR DESKTOP (OR ANY OTHER PLACE) AND REPEAT THE STEPS ABOVE. I know it`s quite rudimentary, but it does its job. Once it`s done, a folder named "google-usb_driver" will be created under Android. Be sure to correctly copy it to the original location in case you had permission issues.
FLAW #2: Ever since Android SDK r08, Google decided to remove the ADB files so now they have to be manually placed in the folder. I have uploaded them for you, so click here to download them. Once downloaded, extract the archive to the "Android\android-sdk-windows\tools" folder.
OPTIONAL: Go to Start Menu, right click on Computer, click Properties. The System window will appear, where you need to go to "Advanced system settings". Once there, click on "Environment variables" and where it says "System variables", look for PATH. Once found, highlight it and click "Edit..." then add the line "C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk-windows\tools;" at the end. Click "Ok", "Ok" and "Ok", then restart your computer.
Right now everything should be working as expected. Connect your HD2 to the PC via USB and hope for the best. If the drivers are working and it is recognized as a HTC device, open a command prompt and type "adb devices". If you get anything such as "List of devices attached" followed by some code such as "0123456789ABCDEF device", everything is working well. Good job, you just correctly and completely installed Android SDK on your PC!
If not...
Check your device manager and if you see any devices related to your HD2 having problems, simply right click on them and update the drivers with the ones downloaded earlier in the "google-usb_driver" folder then reboot your computer.
We`re all set! ...What now?
The whole process is actually quite simple. First of all, download the new 2.2.6 Marketplace and put it somewhere accessible, such as your desktop. Open a command prompt and enter the following:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
rm /system/app/Vending.apk
This will basically delete the old Marketplace from your device.
Now go to the folder where you placed the new Marketplace, hold down Shift, right-click and select "Open command window here". A command prompt should pop up at the exact location. Now execute the following command:
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adb push Vending.apk /system/app
And that is it! Now restart your device and try to run your Marketplace, it will load for half a minute or so then it will start normally. Enjoy!
I know this is rather a tutorial for installing the SDK, but I figured it would be useful to let everyone know how I managed to solve my problem. In case I skipped any steps or you notice anything wrong/wish to add anything, please feel free to do so!
If you feel my post has helped you in any way, do not hesitate to hit the "Thank" button!
Reserved post for further mini-tutorials.
At least on my r08 install if you install the platform tools component then adb will be available under the platform-tools directory (moved from the tools directory).
@OP
Did you test this on a non sense build?
This procedure will most likely not work with Cyanogenmod ROMs. That and I'd suggest you give the newest market version (2.2.7) instead. I'm not willing to destroy my ROM again by trying it on CM.
You can easily root the SmartQ Z1 (W1) ZWatch by modifying the firmware and updating it to the watch. I don't know of any rooting tool (like framaroot) that does the job on the watch without flashing the firmware.
[CREDIT TO GEEK78]
(1) READ the [HOW TO] in this thread by geek78 who first made a root firmware.
Download his rooted firmware HERE
Extract it with WinZip or similar zip utility - you should see files and folders which include "system"
Go to "system" -> "app". Copy "superuser.apk" to somewhere else in your computer (and remember where it is)
Go to "system" -> "xbin". Copy "su" to somewhere else in your computer (and remember where it is)
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(2) Go to Smartdevice website and download the latest firmware - HERE
Extract it with WinZip or similar zip utility - you should see the same files and folders of (1)
Copy "superuser.apk" and paste it into the "system/app" folder of this unzipped new firmware
Copy "su" and paste it into the "system/xbin" folder of this unzipped new firmware, replacing the original "su" file
[OPTIONAL]
(a) If you want to remove any apps in the original firmware, you can rename them from "xxx.apk" to "xxx.apk.bak" (eg. I don't use Weather sync app (IndroidWeather.apk), Sleep app (SleepAnalysis.apk) and Health app (SmartQWatchHeath.apk)), before the following step
(b) You can also add your own apps into the system/app folder, so that you don't need to install them after updating to the new firmware
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(3) Open WinZip or similar zip utility and navigate to the folder that contains the unzipped firmware files and folders. Highlight all the files and folders ("META-INF", "system", "boot.img", "mbr-xboot.bin", "recovery.img"), and use your zip utility to compress them back into a ZIP file called "update.zip"
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(4) BEFORE FLASHING THIS MODIFIED FIRMWARE, you must follow geek78's steps:
[HOW-TO]
1-Flash the watch with the restore tool from https://hotfile.com/dl/255788947/abfedd9/z1_restore_tool.zip.html (yes, i know, it will format the watch and you will loose everything... but it is needed)
2-Copy the rooted firmware called "update.zip" to the root of the /Sdcard of your watch
3-Start the flash from the watch
4-After the boot you can delete the 2 chinese apps with App Uninstaller
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*** YOUR MUST USE THE RESTORE TOOL TO CLEAN THE WATCH BEFORE FLASHING THE ROOTED VERSION OF A NEW FIRMWARE ***
Thanks bro I already knew this but just wanted to thank you for your time and effort writing these instructions for everyone
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help with restore tool
Hello I have been searching through the forums and got a little help but need more. I am having problems rooting my watch. I dl'd the restore tool, problem is one of the restore tools instructions was to install the driver in a custom path but my comp keeps auto dling the driver and I cant choose the path to install. I run the restore tool and try to boot into restore mode so the tool will recognize it but it wont do anything. What am I doing wrong and do you guys have any solutions for the install path and getting into restore so I can use the tool? Thanks in advance for your time.
techgeek191 said:
Hello I have been searching through the forums and got a little help but need more. I am having problems rooting my watch. I dl'd the restore tool, problem is one of the restore tools instructions was to install the driver in a custom path but my comp keeps auto dling the driver and I cant choose the path to install. I run the restore tool and try to boot into restore mode so the tool will recognize it but it wont do anything. What am I doing wrong and do you guys have any solutions for the install path and getting into restore so I can use the tool? Thanks in advance for your time.
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Try finding the watch in Device Manager and updating the driver manually. The driver is in this folder on Win7 x64: C:\Program Files (x86)\Smartdevices\Z1 Burn Tool\driver\x64
jatkins09 said:
Try finding the watch in Device Manager and updating the driver manually. The driver is in this folder on Win7 x64: C:\Program Files (x86)\Smartdevices\Z1 Burn Tool\driver\x64
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Thanks for your help I tried that and it didn't work sadly. I will just have to try another comp. I have tried going to restore mode with the watch off and with it on .Do you happen to know if i did a factory restore from the watch and then used the rooted 2.2 rom from geek78 if that would work or do i absolutely have to use the restore tool to wipe first?
techgeek191 said:
Thanks for your help I tried that and it didn't work sadly. I will just have to try another comp. I have tried going to restore mode with the watch off and with it on .Do you happen to know if i did a factory restore from the watch and then used the rooted 2.2 rom from geek78 if that would work or do i absolutely have to use the restore tool to wipe first?
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Yes according to geek78, you must use the restore tool everytime you are installing a customized firmware. I guess the reason is that the restore tool wipes everything on the watch, allowing a clean new install.
I had no problem with installing the restore tool. When I uninstall and reinstall the tool, it remembers where the driver was, therefore I could not reproduce your problem. The best way is to try to install it on another computer eg. XP or Win7 32 bit (I heard that the 64 bit gives most problem with drivers).
If this fails, you can try (I have not tested and won't test because it is a hassle to reinstall all the apps!) to wipe the watch in recovery mode (which is really a modified CWM):
(1) You have to trick the watch to reboot into recovery first -
Find ANY file and make a zip from it called "update.zip"
You should test and see if this method works first, therefore download an official firmware from HERE - rename this file "update1.zip" (or anything other that "update.zip").
Connect your watch to your PC and transfer both files to the root of the watch.
On your watch: "About" -> "Firmware upgrade". Upgrade will fail and the watch will reboot in recovery mode.
(2) If you are familiar with CWM, you should know how to wipe user data, cache, dalvik and system. If not:
Use lower button to navigate (you can only go down, but it will circle back to the top) and upper button to execute.
Go to each of these and follow instruction to execute (choose "++++++++++ Go Back ++++++++++" to previous menu for the next item)
"Wipe data/factory reset"
"Wipe cache partition"
"Advanced" -> "Wipe dalvik cache"
"Mounts and storage" -> "format /system"
Then go back to main menu and choose "Apply update from nand" -> "choose zip from nand" -> choose "update1.zip" (or whatever name you gave to the firmware)
OPTION: you can wipe cache and dalvik again after installation (recommended by many modders)
"Reboot system now"
If update of the original firmware is successful, this means you passed the test. Now you can repeat the process using the rooted and modified firmware as "update1.zip".
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THIS METHOD WILL WORK, but I think it should.
Got it
Ok i finally got it. The 32 bit was the key. Thanks so much for the help. Loving it, gonna root 2.3 and install.
Recovery mode tested and working :good:
Did follow your instructons could not go back after mounts and storage step. With re-boot watch seems to brick. HELP!
Ton.dewaal said:
Did follow your instructons could not go back after mounts and storage step. With re-boot watch seems to brick. HELP!
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What is happening after you format? Is the "go back" option not available? Or is it there, but the buttons no longer navigate?
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"go back" option was available brougth me back to Mount & Strorage. Have ttried restore tool on two window machines (7 & 8) tool won't find watch. I'm bricked!
Ton.dewaal said:
"go back" option was available brougth me back to Mount & Strorage. Have ttried restore tool on two window machines (7 & 8) tool won't find watch. I'm bricked!
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The restore tool has issues with most 64bit machines. If you don't have one, you're best bet is to find a friend or family member that has a running XP system. OR, do you know how to create a dual boot on a pc?
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Thanks for advise, have now 32 bit XP avaialble. Will test this evening Central Europe Time. Fingers Crossed
Installed on 32 bit XP machine restore tool 1.0.0 windows restart: no luck. Tried to install Usb_Boot_Driver.sys but get Installed failed (unsigned) message. Any advise?
Ton.dewaal said:
Installed on 32 bit XP machine restore tool 1.0.0 windows restart: no luck. Tried to install Usb_Boot_Driver.sys but get Installed failed (unsigned) message. Any advise?
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That doesn't sound correct...send me a PM...I will give you the login info to my FTP. I have the latest release of the burn tool in exe format on there...you need to download that.
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I can't root the watch
I tried this method several times but didn't work. after I flashed modified room the watch start OK and I can see superUser icon although the watch still not rooted, because I can't connect using: adb shell su or adb shell root.
I used a v3.5 firmware, please help me someone knows other method to root the z1 watch?
thanks in advance
morbid01 said:
I tried this method several times but didn't work. after I flashed modified room the watch start OK and I can see superUser icon although the watch still not rooted, because I can't connect using: adb shell su or adb shell root.
I used a v3.5 firmware, please help me someone knows other method to root the z1 watch?
thanks in advance
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Download Maja's DJDroid 6.0 rom (v3.5) , its rooted already
Bad links
Can somebody post those Superuser.apk and su binaries? The download link to geek's rom is bogus and is forcing me to download a bunch of junk.
I have the latest Kitkat firmware (3.7) and stock ROM already has su binary thru adb. My question is can I replace those files thru adb without packaging a zip?
Thanks,
Hi!
Does anyone know how to add the remote camera function in 3.7 ROM? The latest ROM that had it appears to be 3.1. I could not find it as an APK, so I think it is somehow else embedded in the ROM.