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[Android] KMyers:
Yeh... I can picture one of you going to a store and rooting all of the Demo Tablets or Phones with your phones. With a small amount of effort, one can port ZergRush or a few of the "adb backup restore" exploits over to run naively on your Phone or Tablet. :p

No GameStop, BestBuy, Sprint Store, T-Mobile Store, AT&T Store, CompUSA or WalMart is safe
[Android] shimp208:
Or Verizon Store, or any other store that sells smartphones and tablets ;). You could make a app that has a run button that when pressed automatically run's a root exploit such as Zerg Rush, then permanently flashes a custom recovery, then a custom ROM of your choice all one after the other. Think of it as mix of z4root, EZ-Recovery, and ROM manager all rolled into one. Only problem is not every device supports fastboot so some devices would be left out. Also wondering if you wouldn't mind clarifying if the target device must be running a custom recovery or the host device must be running a custom recovery for this to work?
[Android] KMyers:
Hello,

Just the host device needs a custom recovery only to install the tools (this can be perm flashed or temp flashed (fastboot boot recovery.img). Once the tools are installed, the recovery is no longer used.

The target device only needs USB Debugging enabled.

You are also correct in your statement that not all phones respond to the Fastboot protocol. The other tools such as Odin and NVFlash are not so easy to package. Some devices such as the ASUS Transformer TF700 have a Fastboot mode, assuming you unlock the bootloader. Fastboot is the standard on all HTC, Sony and any phone bearing the sacred "Nexus" moniker. It is also favored among "cheap/knockoff" devices.

There are several root tools that simply use adb to work.
[Android] rainabba:
What?!

I'm truly stumped as to why you don't have pages of thank you posts here but I wanted to add mine. So often I cannot get to my PC or just want more freedom but need to use Fastboot. Now I'm free! Thank you so much! I :D
[Android] KMyers:
Thanks,

I guess the reason many have not downloaded this is because it was stuck in one of the lesser active sections of XDA-Developers. I assume that most people visit the portal and device specific development threads. Aside from being featured on the portal, not many ways to get people in here.
[Android] beepbloop:
Just tried this out on my nexus 7 running ubuntu, this is indeed awesome, thanks for compiling it :)
[Android] rmclardy:
Hi, just came across this whilst trying to find a solution to flashing a custom recovery on an Nexus 7 that i cannot get to a computer. (its in my car). this would fit my needs perfectly but i just cannot get it to work. wondering if im missing something.

ive tried using another N7, and also my Galaxy Nexus. i plug in using an OTG cable on host device, then a USB cable to the target device. the target device starts to charge, and it shows debugging icon on notification bar.

Then try "kadb devices" but shows no devices. could it be to do with the adb binaries needing updating? (current adb is 1.0.31, this one is 1.0.29).. All devices are running stock rooted 4.2.2 (except the target device, that im trying to root.)

i have a friend interested too, he tried with a 4.2.2 Nexus 7 to a HTC One X and is seeing similar issue.

hope theres an easy fix, or something obvious im doing wrong.

Cheers

Ross.
[Android] KMyers:
Hello Ross,

The new "secure adb" that was introduced in Android 4.2.2 will not work at this time. You may be able to try running "adb devices" at root to see if it works for you. If not, you can manually reboot it into recovery and use kfastboot to flash the new recovery ;)
[Android] rmclardy:
Hi Keith, thanks for the reply.

sorry for my delayed response, busy few days!. I did have another go at seeing if i could get two devices talking to each other using kfastboot, but again, i dont seem to be picking anything up. "kfastboot devices" just returns me to the prompt with no devices listed. im trying between a galaxy nexus and another nexus 7. my other problem is that the one i have fiited in the car no longer has access to the volume keys, so i cant even manually get into the bootloader. Shame its not possible to turn off the secure adb feature. lol.

it was worth a try tho.

Cheers

Ross.
[Android] KMyers:
Hello Ross,

If your device is currently rooted, you should be able to run an App from the Play Store to reboot it into recovery (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liveov.rebooter ), from there, kfastboot will work
[Android] 777.300:
Great tool. Just unlocked, installed recovery and rooted my Google Nexus 4 with my Asus TF300t.

It only took a while before I figured out that the first terminal command must be SU before I could use the kfastboot command.

Thanks for your work.

Harald

Verstuurd van mijn Nexus 4 met Tapatalk
[Android] KMyers:
Hello,

You would be correct as Fastboot needs root access to be able to run (it is the same as fastboot on Ubuntu)
[Android] 777.300:
Yes I know but did not remember it when using your great tool for the first time. Perhaps it is good to mention it in your first post.

You build a great tool, still amazed that I was able to unlock, root and install a recovery on my Nexus 4 thru my Asus tablet while on vacation . (laptop at home)

Just great.

Harald

Verstuurd van mijn ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T met Tapatalk
[Android] KMyers:
Yes, I had a similar issue a few weeks ago. I was in Texas for a few days and my HTC EVO 4G LTE had an unfortunate run in with the Drink Cart on the Airplane. I had to go out and purchase a new phone at the Sprint Store in Texas. I had the phone purchased and rooted in about 10 minutes :D. Thanks to revone, unlocking the bootloader on the HTC one took almost no effort and I had S-Off to boot. All from my ASUS Transformer 700
[Android] 666satyr666:
so this is only for nexus?
[Android] tokomotxo:
Thank you very much!,

Testing on Samsung Galaxy Y :o
[Android] saurabh2310:
Just what i was looking for

I am yet to test it out, but i surely am very happy to see this thing actually exists. Just googled it out of the the blue and "kaboom!"here it was.. :D

Keep up the good work.

Cheers
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sand1303:
I used it on my past two evos and it seemed to do a pretty good job of keeping banners and ads away. On my lte I haven't noticed that it is working I still see everything as far as ads. Is this a known issue or am I doing something wrong.

PS: I am a cheap a*s and don't like buying apps so please keep that suggestion to a minimum because I know its coming.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigMosley:
Try AdAway another free app and its working great for me.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sand1303:
I will give it a try. Thanks
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cesar521:
When I do a voice call the person I'm calling always hears their own echo but hears perfect on my end. When I use earphones without a mic same problem, when I use earphones that have a mic the call hears perfect on both ends. Normal calls without Skype works perfect. What's the problem? ):
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] smartguy044:
i know camcory has successfully been able to compile it but it doesnt make it past the splash screen
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] Bloodflame:
I'm sorry so say that I am unable to help - this is totally beyond me!

But to answer your other question, I think it is absolutely fine to post here. This is a development forum, afterall, and if you're doing development, then it is relevant information! Maybe camcory, smartguy, Tim, IRX, or all of them + you could work together to tackle the 4.2 hurdles. I seem to recall hearing of 4.2 issues from other our devs too, so maybe a collective team will be what it takes to get it running.

Wishing you the best of luck!! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] IRX120:
I got libgralloc errors. I removed the libgralloc packages and got camera issues. Removed those and got libwebcore errors.

What sources are you using
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] Core2idiot:
I am using Camcory's device and vendor directory and CodefireX 4.2 for the HTC Desire HD (Which uses the same MSM8255). I think I might try taking some of the graphics drivers from it and puting them into the include directory for Camcory's. I have also gotten a couple compiles using the HTC's repos and they just result in a black screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] smartguy044:
try using cm10.1 mr1 tree with arcos jb device and vendor tree....i tried doing a port from s3 for ****s and giggles and got it to go to boot animation but wouldnt boot
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] Core2idiot:
I managed to remove all the errors other than the one with android_view_Display.cpp

target thumb C++: libandroid_runtime <= frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp: In function 'void android::android_view_Display_init(JNIEnv*, jobject, jint)':
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:64:75: error: 'DisplayID' was not declared in this scope
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp: In function 'jint android::android_view_Display_getRawWidthNative(JNIEnv*, jobject)':
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:81:5: error: 'DisplayID' was not declared in this scope
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:81:15: error: expected ';' before 'dpy'
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:82:12: error: 'getDisplayWidth' is not a member of 'android::SurfaceComposerClient'
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:82:51: error: 'dpy' was not declared in this scope
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp: In function 'jint android::android_view_Display_getRawHeightNative(JNIEnv*, jobject)':
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:89:5: error: 'DisplayID' was not declared in this scope
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:89:15: error: expected ';' before 'dpy'
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:90:12: error: 'getDisplayHeight' is not a member of 'android::SurfaceComposerClient'
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:90:52: error: 'dpy' was not declared in this scope
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp: In function 'jint android::android_view_Display_getOrientation(JNIEnv*, jobject)':
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:97:5: error: 'DisplayID' was not declared in this scope
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:97:15: error: expected ';' before 'dpy'
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:98:12: error: 'getDisplayOrientation' is not a member of 'android::SurfaceComposerClient'
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:98:57: error: 'dpy' was not declared in this scope
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp: In function 'jint android::android_view_Display_getDisplayCount(JNIEnv*, jclass)':
frameworks/base/core/jni/android_view_Display.cpp:105:12: error: 'getNumberOfDisplays' is not a member of 'android::SurfaceComposerClient'
make: *** [out/target/product/ancora_tmo/obj/SHARED_LIBRARIES/libandroid_runtime_intermediates/android_view_Display.o] Error 1
make: *** Waiting for unfinished jobs....
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] ArtfulDodger:
Take it to the finish line!
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] IRX120:
Yah I'll pull it if I get time it takes like 10 hours for me. @camcory what does your log cat say on the failed boots? I presume a libsurfaceflinger error of some kind?
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] Core2idiot:
I know on the builds I actually got too compile, which were heavily based on the DHD works, I just got a black screen with no interaction with adb. I also know that smartguy's build didn't have adb access. I don't know how to get a logcat without adb except on device, which can't happen without the device booting...
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] IRX120:
Its kernel then. Have you tried using the 3.0 kernel?
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] smartguy044:
yea i told him i think its in the ramdisk. once i can get a build ill start looking into making kernel edits to see if we can get something booting
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] KindleUser:
Yay. I can't wait :D
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] IRX120:
Yeah, there was an issue with that on using 4.1 kernels on 4.2 for the nexus 7 , gonna need some ramdisk tweaks
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] smartguy044:
yea i actually just finished doing some just waiting on a build to test it on
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] KindleUser:
I'll be your test monkey if you want whenever you come out with a working/bootable build.
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] IRX120:
Still can't get a build with aokp 4.2
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] Core2idiot:
Well I'm building using smartguy's ramdisk and arco's kernel 3.0, I built using kangbang (the kernel for the DHD) didn't work, so I'm working with arco's source now...
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] Core2idiot:
I built one using Arco's source and Smartguy's RAM Disk. I got it to compile and say Galaxy Exhibit 4G, Further than I have gotten before, but still not booting (because it then goes to a black screen and sits, and after like 15 min it reboots) and still not accessible over adb. Tomorrow I'm going to be mostly busy with other things. But I will try to at least get one build tomorrow if not more. Here is that build that does that. Don't flash directly... As it does not boot.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] RootYBoyz:
My phone wont turn on After fail rooting ? help please.. not even bootloader help...?

Hi, i just had my HTC inspire 4g week ago then i root it but while i was rooting it i disconnect the usb by mistake and now it wont even turn on on when let it plug for 30 minute's ill turn on vibrating with the Green HTC Boot logo and on 10 minutes ill stop and ill just stay on bootlogo all time i left there for like 1 hour and 30 minutes and nothing please help what can i do not even bootloader will turn on
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CYRAXDroid:
If you have not done so already post go to the htc inspire thread there is like a million of the same issue.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] RootYBoyz:
can i have link to thread

and wat is the unlock thing can u be more spacific also question is it a good idia to send fix to htc company the cheked my code they said i have woranty till next month but root clearly said woranty warnings why i still have waranty so i spell word waranty wrong lolz
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] bobdynlan:
Hi. This developer gathering sounds promising, I'm glad you guys help each-other for the benefit of users and leave personal fame aside.

But. GT-S5830i Spain (Moviestar) (S5830IBGLH4 S5830IXECLH2)

All your kernels have the Sim contacts not available critical bug. And I say critical as it's a basic function of a phone.

There is only one workaround, flashing the S5830CVJKL4 baseband (odin-izing just the phone=modem part is enough).

- then I've noticed that it greatly affects network reception with 30-70% less signal and no signal at all in some places.

- and it does not end here: antutu gpu scores goes down from the already low 290~ish to <190~ish.

- flashing the whole stock S5830CVJKL4 firmware with it's stock kernel has the same bad network reception and low antutu gpu scores.

So this workaround ends up doing more harm than good.

So now I have some questions for all of you, Rafael.Baugis, axyllum, hell-lock:

- what source do you use for building as Samsung provides no less than five S5830i sources: GT-S5830I_CHN_GB,

GT-S5830I_HK_GB, GT-S5830I_MEA, GT-S5830I_SEA_SWA_GB and GT-S5830i (I'm guessing none of them, but some C/M version).

In the light of these findings, can we say:

- "The kernel can be used on any rom." notice in all your releases is just wishful thinking and a bit misleading?

- there is yet another hardware difference (the modem) at least with this Moviestar version and should be blacklisted for now?

- there is something special with this S5830CVJKL4 firmware?

Thank you very much for your hard work.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] GermainZ:
It's not really critical if there's a workaround.

Also, simpler workaround: use your Google account to sync contacts.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] hell_lock:
WHAT THE ****!! That bug is on my kernel too??!!

---------- Post added at 04:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:20 PM ----------

I am using GT-S5830I_CHN_GB ...
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] bobdynlan:
Unfortunately.

I've checked the 3 custom kernels vs. 6 stock roms and 6 custom roms for the s5830i. This Moviestar version does not work, and from the number of complains all over the threads here, I'm guessing there are other models that simply do not work. These should be blacklisted so people don't get their hopes up and start flashing each time one of your kernel versions is updated (this needs input from all the people complaining, a forum search should be a good start, maybe I will do it later).

It's a shame that all that is missing is a suitable config/driver for the kernel - or could the problem be in the locking mechanism - the phone I'm testing is factory unlocked. The source code will clear this up I think, but who do we have to push to get the Moviestar source code as I understand they are bind to release it on request? I will look into this.

Bottom line, there is nothing wrong with your kernels other than not addressing this phone's issues.

GermainZ, there are people that can live with the google contacts sync, good luck with that, but for people that use many sim cards interchangeably it would be a problem (requiring multiple g-accounts, selective syncs). What would you say if your sdcard does not work and the answer you get from support is: "You can use the skydrive cloud instead". Easy to spot unsuitable tasks.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] hell_lock:
Do you know what file is missing? I may fix it.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Rafael.Baugis:
all kernel sources from samsung have this issues in SIM contacts!

the roms VJKL4 and rajrocks work SIM contacts!

but need to flash param.lfs in ODIN.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] bobdynlan:
That's the problem. I guess the Spain Moviestar version is based upon GT-S5830I_EUR_XX source (GT-S5830i_Opensource.zip). If that's so, there are quite a few differences between the european kernel and the chinese one you are using, confirming my theory that you can't build an universal kernel that works on all roms.

Differences are mostly incremental patches, touchscreen stuff, but also the suspected different locking stuff. modules\drivers\char\brcm\fuse_ril. I have zero inside knowlege of this stuff, but I interpret lines like #define BCM_CFG_SIM_LOCK_SUPPORTED as: CHN kernel enforces a check for SIM LOCK & other SIM related stuff while the EUR kernel does not.

Samsung will not help modders with this (network sim stuff) instead will direct you to mod the kernel from the right source. So the feasible solution is to build different kernels for phone models that have this issue - bye bye universal kernel (it never was universal, it just worked cause samsung did a great job; samsung would have not bothered to keep each platform with a coresponding kernel source).

Attached the actual different files (not a diff patch) between the CHN and EUR Samsung opensource.

Rafael.Baugis, did not know that all samsung sources are having this issue. Did you also test build from this EUR one?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] GermainZ:
I never said it shouldn't be fixed, I simply said it's not critical (considering not many people use more than a sim card; you're right I didn't think of all possible scenarios, I never thought of yours).

And I'm most certainly not the support. :)

Also, regarding the EUR kernel, it's outdated. I could try compiling the stock kernel from it if you want.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] hell_lock:
Is sim working on any source based kernel??
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] jkschola:
hello everybody

I want to install ICS on galaxy tab plus but now i can't no long connect it to my pc via USB cable

Is anyway to install it wia external SD Card with cyanogenmod recovery ?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] unclefab:
A stock ics?

Just use mobile odin apk...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] im smexyy:
when i try downloading any app in the playstore it gives me an error saying it cannot retireve from servers or something similar to that and all equalizers say there incompatible with my device and that i need a firmware of 2.3 or higher and im runing stock rooted 2.2.1 and when i try updating it says no updates avaible. can someone please help me with this playstore issue and help me update?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] kimpelry:
You need to flash updated Google apps, do a search and you will find instructions and links for your issue
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Pony Express:
You are having a problem because you are on Froyo trying to run apps designed for Gingerbread and above.

Use qkster's Heimdall thread, post 1 will get you GB and post 2 will restore root. Here is the thread, many thanks to qkster: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1524081

And here is a video tutorial by the creator of Heimdall; http://www.xda-developers.com/android/heimdall-and-usb-logging-tutorial-xda-developer-tv/
[Samsung Infuse 4G] im smexyy:
@pony express thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] M49MuM.357:
Hi there. As the title suggests, this is a question to those members who've tried a bunch of different ROMs. Can you please suggest the most stable one out of the ones that you've had a chance to try out, one with the least amount of bugs. Please don't go around posting annoying comments like "why don't you try a bunch of ROMs yourself". If I had time to try different ROMs, I wouldn't be typing this right now. I really need a stable ROM, and any suggestion is appreciated. I am currently using Jedi Knight 4, and it keep messing up my data connectivity every 15-30 minutes. It would go on an off non-stop every 3 seconds, and it would only stop if I turned the Airplane mode on and then off. It's really annoying, and I really need something stable, since the next few weeks are going to be incredibly busy for me, and I will need to rely on my phone a lot. I don't care whether it's ICS or JB, as long as it's stable and functional enough. Good battery life would be a huge plus, though not absolutely necessary, anything within decent range would suffice. Thank you in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Alarmmy:
Have you tried to flash another radio?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] M49MuM.357:
I have not, but that's not my only problem with the ROM, just the most annoying one. I still need something different. Plus I don't really think that the radio had anything to do with it. It only started happening after I flashed the ROM, and that ROM wasn't too different from the rooted 4.0.4 update that I was using prior to that, and I never had problems with my connectivity with that one. Either way, maybe I'm wrong, but in that case, might you suggest a good radio?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] idb117:
Try the sith ICS ROM v3 or 4... very stable & fast
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] M49MuM.357:
Is it vastly different from the Jedi Knight 4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] style154:
Try the newest Jedi mind trick it is amazing fast stable great battery life!! I have gotten over a day :) I jeep coning back to it especially when I need a nice stable ROM!! And trust me I have tried just about every ROM on the board :)

Sent from a Jedi Mind Tricked Galaxy far far away...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] idb117:
Outside of being themed... not really... I've never had any issues with it... Using slimbean 4.1.2 now & thinking bout switching back
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] -Falco:
Jedi knight and mind trick are the next.

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Samsung galaxy s2 Hercules

Rom: Jedi knight 5

kernel: Jedi kernel 2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2026037

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] M49MuM.357:
I figured Jelly Bean might not be worth using just yet
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] M49MuM.357:
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Even though most of them are urging me to use a ROM that I already am using lol. Either way, keep 'em coming :)