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[General Topics] benass49:
I'll just throw it out there: someday I want to work for Google on Android. There, I said it. You've gotta dream big, right? ;)

But I'm completely serious about it, and I know that means starting from the bottom and doing the little things, like playing with the Android SDK, rooting, the app inventor, and other simple things like that.

However, I look at forums and see all these posts about unlocking bootloaders and using adb and I'm just lost, especially with adb. I've been trying to understand it since I got my first Android phone back in 2010. I've read countless articles online about adb: what it is, how to use it, and how it works, but I still don't get it. I also know that adb is a pretty basic thing when it comes to development.

I currently have two Android devices I use regularly: my AT&T Atrix 2 is running stock 4.0.4 ICS and is rooted, but it's going to be replaced soon by a VZW Galaxy S4 or HTC One, if they ever get it. My Acer Iconia Tab A700 is running stock 4.1 Jelly Bean, and isn't rooted.

The devices I don't use anymore are my original Atrix 4G, which fell victim to a custom ROM tragedy (hard brick), and I also have my old HTC Aria (my first Android phone, which I flashed a Froyo ROM to shortly after getting it) currently running CM7 which I used for about a month until my Atrix 2 replaced my original one.

I'm out of luck when it comes to downloading things to play around with as my home internet is an AT&T 3G MiFi with a 5GB monthly data limit (shared by a family of four) and my phone has a 2GB limit.

I just finished up my first year of college as a Computer and Multimedia Graphics major, and I'll be taking courses on Computer Maintenance, Animation, GUI Design, and 3D Modeling among others.

So all the ranting aside, is there some easier explanation of adb that someone could give to me, and give me some starting advice with developing and hacking?
[General Topics] maaaaz:
If you want to work for Google/Android, the first thing to do would be to read the official documentation :

hxxp://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html

And you can find some nice tutorial like the one below on the internets:

hxxp://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/android-adb-quick-guide/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fooom:
good day guys, i'm having a big problem with my GS4. When i unlock the phone the screen will appear and the phone is unlocked but the screen will be black after 1-3 seconds.. But i can still use the phone i mean i can hear the sound when i adjust the volume and i even took a screenshot. Is this a software problem or my LCD is faulty? But now i used my phone for 3 straight hours and the problem didn't happen..
[General Questions and Answers] dekar123:
I make mistake when i update tablet,version which i installed is not for my tablet,now i installed other version and icons are to big on 4.0.4 ICS.......Can you help me to solve this problem ,please iff you know?????Or iff you know which Firmware to try......The Firmware from manufacter site not work(img not exist)

Freelander PD60-A 9

Processor Model	A13, Cortex A8

Processor Speed	1.2GHz

Memory	512MB

Memory Type	DDR3 SDRAM

Capacity	8GB
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] clu3l3ss:
guys... i have a question... my cousin had just bought xda 2... the problem is, the menus are in english... and my cousin is a chinese, he can't understand english... and now, he doesn't know how to use his pocket-pc... is it possbile to change the language of the os?

recently, a friend of his installed a program in his xda 2... but, the program would only enable writing chinese characters when sending sms or mms or in word... my cousin wants to have chinese language for the menus... is this possible?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Rudegar:
http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=10939&highlight=chinese+pocketpc

dont know the first thing about lozalizied xda's but it seem to be in the rom always so i suppose if one got hold of a rom in chinese then the problem would be solved
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] clu3l3ss:
okie... tnx... btw, i must add that the windows mobile used is of english version... do u think chinese windows mobile is available on the net for free?
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
Hi!

I just rooted my brand new LG optimus 4x HD, and when I was going to install cyanogenmod on it, the phone stopped working. I pressed to restart in recovery and installing the rom, but when it was about to restart, it only says something like: unrecoverable boot loader, and something with kernel. I don't know what this means, but I hope there is a way to fix this, because the phone is brand new, and now I can't even start it.

Some suggestions?
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Dadovvv:
Just flash original stock KDZ file with kdz flasher.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] astr_x:
If you want to install CM, you do not need a rooted phone, but an unlocked bootloader.

Check the respective threads for details on how to unlock the phone and then flash CM.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Soul reaper:
try flashing the stock rom again

to fix this problem

seems like something went wrong maybe

go in dev section to find how
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
But how am I supposed to do anything when I can't even start my phone? :/
[LG Optimus 4X HD] anGel_pLayer:
Enter software upgrade mode. Better yet http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2069723
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
ok, i'll try that in a couple of hours when I get home, Thanks everyone! I'll be back if there is another problem
[LG Optimus 4X HD] maff90:
in the lg pc suite that comes with the phone there is an option in "Device" for "emergency firmware recovery" this should be a relatively easy way to restore your phone if it allows you to do it without booting up otherwise use the method posted earlier. to get into the correct mode on the phone turn phone off, then whilst holding vol- plug in the usb (don't press power button) this should enter software upgrade mode.

after this you will lose root and if you unlocked your bootloader will relock it.

i used this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2256392 all in one tool to root and this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40918727&postcount=108 to unlock bootloader, you can use the all in one tool (from rooting) to install cwm after you have unlocked bootloader.

I hope this helps
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
I tried to root via the all-in-one toolbox, but I don't get how I am supposed to do... And after trying to do some things and factory resets, I'm unable to start my phone again. This time i'm stuck on bootscreen. And I can't seem to get to the S/W Upgrade screen again, i don't know why...

Is there something i can do with ADB sideload? :)
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Subhajitdas298:
Open and reinsert your battery. It may help.

It helped me when couldn't get into s/w upgrade mode after flashing CyanogenMod RC2.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
I try to flash to RC2 too... But without success. How do I get into S/W Upgrade mode? nothing works, and holding down volume button doesn't make anything happen :/
[LG Optimus 4X HD] maff90:
to get into S/W upgrade mode, remove battery, insert battery, hold the vol-, and plug in a usb attached to a computer (keep holding vol-).

hope this helps. also try a different pc usb port or a different cable (just to eliminate any variables)
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
For how long do I need to hold down the volume button?
[LG Optimus 4X HD] maff90:
it should only be about 15secs before the s/w update mode starts

just to make it clear i made a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Vw-ZTr3xY
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
Thank you so much for the video, it worked and now my phone is rooted and alive, now I just have to figure out how to flash a custom rom into it and the CMW recovery...
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Subhajitdas298:
Good to see you ok. CWM needs unlocked bootloader not just root.

I don't know why didn't you understand my words but glad that you are running well now. For CWM or a custom rom, you need unlocked the bootloader not root.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
I've managed to fix it now, I don't know how, but it worked :D thanks everyone for the help, running cm10.1 now :)
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
Is there anyway i can dowbload lg+ tag and quick memo? It isnt included in the rom :/
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Taynor:
No, but I did a factory reset and flashed the rom, and then the stock apps werent included
[LG Optimus 4X HD] zion82:
Hi astr_x,

Do you have any example links for the respective threads you mention? I have tried adb and fastboot. I hold Volume down + plug into my computer and I get the Unrecoverable bootloader error that was mentioned above. In fact, I get this error even when I plug my phone to a normal plug (and not PC). Anyway, I connect my phone to my laptop (I always get the error mentioned) and when I type the relative adb+fastboot command in cmd (after installing all the relative drivers), I get "Error: Unknown device".

Any thoughts?
[Microsoft Surface] reflux21:
http://www.neowin.net/news/microsofts-surface-pro-and-rt-firmware-updated

Go get it now.

Its a 214mb update on my pro!
[Microsoft Surface] benkcsg:
This is welcome. Not prompted to restart yet.
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Some Screenshots:
[Microsoft Surface] reflux21:
http://www.neowin.net/news/microsofts-surface-pro-and-rt-firmware-updated

Go get it now.

Its a 214mb update on my pro!

(Pl delete my other thread)
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
FYI, you can re-title a thread by editing the first post...
[Microsoft Surface] hotphil:
Whatever fix it made for the sound, it broke it far more seriously.
[Microsoft Surface] jamesst20:
No sound issue here
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eBay's:
Hello guys,

Ive made a root with the software

"Unlockroot" its doent change your kernal as i get it...

So my question is if i need to unroot with the unlockroot and than root it with match kernal of the rom i selected?

thanks for fast answeres!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
U want to unroot it,

or do u want to root it using a kernel after unrooting it?

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eBay's:
I want to burn a Rom and i heard the unroot software root your phone without kernal.

My question is if i need to root with kernal to burn a rom?

Or i can burn rom with my rooted device that has the same kernal in the first place?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
FYI, u say 'flash' a ROM, not burn.

To flash a custom ROM, u need custom recovery, which is installed by flashing a kernel.

Rooting by the unrootlock app will not help in this case. :)

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aGoGo:
Hi there,

I have an LTE International version of HTC One (unlocked).

When I'm traveling to the states every summer, i use a T-Mobile no contract SIM with my trusted N900 as a main phone and a wireless AP for my wife's internet (she also has an HTC one) and instead of my hotel connection.

I have a couple of questions:

Can I get 3G or 4G with my phone

Can I tether using this plan, or I have to use an alternative tethering app?

Will HTC one work with Ad-hoc wireless of JoikuSpot? (If i will end up using my N900)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] syaoran68:
the international version can pick up SOME t-mobile signals. off the bat probably LTE if your in an LTE area otherwise you'll atleast get 2g. if your in a re-farmed area you'll see 3g and HSDPA but depends on where you are as they arent completely done with the re-farming yet. as for the no contract sim being able to tether. i dont see a problem with it i assume its a prepaid? the phone should be able to push the connection through. though you're gonna want to be careful if you have a limit. on how much you can pull for internet
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aGoGo:
Thanks syaoran68,

I'll be visiting Los Angeles, but maybe another state, not sure yet.

I was just concerned that T-Mobile may be able to restrict tethering.
[HTC One X] Waziri:
So to sum up my problem, i have this morning a issue with the phone. when i was in the FBApp, my hox turns off alone. I reboot it after few minutes but the message "process.android insn't responding" is appeared and then it is unasable. I have acces to the bootloader but i don't know solving alone the problem. i have through the bootloader turn off it pending a solution.

Thanks
[HTC One X] Waziri:
Somebody?
[HTC One X] nor1982:
Have you done a factory reset?
[HTC One X] Waziri:
not again, i must do it?
[HTC One X] nor1982:
Yeah sorry
[HTC One X] Waziri:
ok but if it does not work again what can i do please?
[HTC One X] vin4yak:
I've hot a lot of problems with FB app myself.. So I never use it.. always use Opera Mini to view access my facebook! ;)
[HTC One X] Waziri:
Yes, i think like you now, but it was the first time that i re-used the FB app for several weeks and before, i didn't have any issues so i couldn't imagine the outcome...

Have you an idea to solve my problem?
[HTC One X] vin4yak:
Nope! Couldn't pin-point it... So using Opera!

As for me.. I'm not a addicted fb user so can live without the fb app... :cyclops:
[HTC One X] Waziri:
Issue Resolved with a full wipe! but ****ing facebook app, i lost all owing to it!
[HTC One X] vin4yak:
That's why it's always recommended to take a backup of your data every now and then! :)

If your rooted, then use Titanium backup.. if not, then use Helium...
[HTC One X] Waziri:
i had some backups but of the last month...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] earth75:
I need to send my ray for repairs, but i rooted it, so i flashed the official .587 yesterday, and PCC is duped .

Is there anything else i need to check before sending it to repairs?

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mnishamk:
Have you unlocked bootloader on it?

If no after rooting flashing full ftf does bring it back to original condition

Regards

N
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] earth75:
How to check if the bootloader is unlocked?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
Type this *#*#7378423#*#* go to service info > Confguration.

See what is written under rooting status..

If it says:

Bootloader Unlock Allowed : No, it means bootloader is not unlocked and can't be unlocked(with any free method)

Bootloader Unlock Allowed : Yes, it means bootloader is not unlocked but it cud be unlocked.

Bootloader Unlocked : Yes, it means bootloader is unlocked.

Cheers,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] earth75:
Thanks! It says

" Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes"

but there is no Bootloader unlocked line, so i guess i am allowed to unlock the bootloader but i did not do it, so i can send it to sony without problems am i right?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
Yep just flash stock ftf and ur done! :)

Cheers,

AJ

alokbina is now Abhinav2
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] earth75:
yep, did it and went to the sony store. I passed like a charm :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mnishamk:
Great now you can change the thread title to solved :D

Regards

N
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] gmr:
URGENT HELP PLEASE, I DECIDED TO UPGRADE MY IMATE USING THE RUU172126WWE_IMATE APP AND AS IT STARTED I LOST THE SYNC, NOW IT JUST SITS AT THE USB/V1.02 DARK SCREEN, I RESTARTED THE RUU....AGAIN BUT IT JUST SITS THERE...PLEASE HELP URGENTLY

THANKS GRAHAM :cry:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] johannesl:
just start over the procedure : put the imate in the cradle and run the *.exe from your computer, relax for a couple of minutes (the program needs to find the usb connection) and then you will see on the imate that the upgrade is starting (where the backlight will remain off and there is an orange bar and the % of the upgrade), in this situation the activesync will not recognize the imate, but the program does.

you can also go to the imate support center, some time there is a person available that you can chat to
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] gmr:
Thanks, i did try that initially with no luck have just kicked it off again and it has gone further and now apears to be working PHEW!!!!! :lol: does that reload the boot rom and the full windows op sys? will let you know of the outcome...thanks again....
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] gmr:
:lol: finally all working ok, just one little funny over the weekend lost all my contacts and calender entries, did a soft reset but no joy. got it all back this morning with a sync. any one seen this before, any ideas?

Thanks for all the help
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 88sexylady:
Just tell Service Center sudden death. They might replaced it for you. I try before. :o
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] #G#:
could it have been cos of your nickname resembling reality?

Aha! I am thinking about trying, maybe I should send a sexy lady to they guy at the front desk to gain the same attention ;)

Hadn't even thought about flash counters...

Infact if it was possible I'd like to reset flash count from download mode, or... make it so the screen actually stays off :))

G
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdogguk:
I had this with my SGS 3.

I tried to flash a different framework and got boot loop. Tried flashing a stock rom with odin and once it restarted it would boot loop again and odin would say fail.

I flashed cf root kernel with odin to get CWM and then used Zoots wipe script (mega wipe) to bring it back to bare bones. Then took out the battery and put it back in and 3 button into download mode and then flashed the stock rom again... This time it booted up. There is always hope as long as you can get download mode my friend :cool:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] #G#:
and again

and again.

turned off at 2% battery to replace the battery with the spare one.

Waited for full shutdown etc -> boot loop. Shut! Had twrt recovery and could copy data over to the sd (just a couple of things I was missing from the latest backup).

Why? No understanding. Did not dig (formatting dalvik I also accidentally formatted /system and data (...)), yet I am surprised: twice in 12 months.

Great phone for the rest.

Odin showed no mercy for a while... then magically worked, stock sammobile rom.

4.3 rocks and it still records phonecalls, major thing on the main phone for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] yajinni:
I will provide more details as needed but wanted to try to keep this post brief and to the point.

I have a Tmobile note 2 that shows the IMEI number as unknown and the same for the broadband.

I have no backup prior to this happening.

I have tried flashing stock roms though odin and radios though recovery, hasnt helped.

Now tools like QPST are not working for me. I can get the phone into debugging mode. I can ADB to it. QPST can detect the port that the phone is on, device manager shows the port. But when i try reading or writing to it, it give an error saying phone not detected/available.

I do have an NV backup that i made with qualcoms NV Tools, but that NV tools will not connect to the phone either. It detects the com port but once it tries to connect it says the phone disconnected.

Basically the same deal with NV Writer.

My brother also has a note 2, i made a full back up of his in TW recovery.

I restored it on mine, making sure that the radio and EFS are also checked.

But it didnt help, which i found wierd because everyone mentions how the data is in the EFS partition. I figured i could atleast get it to show my brothers IMEI number and then that be enough for me to use the other tools to over write it to the correct number.

Open to pretty much anything at this point. Will gladly give any more info thats needed too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SIGMAxB:
I'd try calling the mobile and having them reset your phone on there end tell them your missing your imei had a similar problem on att and Samsung infuse
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] yajinni:
Well, restored my brothers note 2 to stock. Installed TW recovery. Made a full backup including radio and EFS.

Copied it to my note2 and restored it. My problem still persists.

Was thinking of maybe trying to use KIES to do a firmware restore. But i cant get my note or his to connect to the software. It says its not supported after trying to connect for like 2 min. My S3 connects with no problems. No idea why his isnt connecting, i can kind of understand with mine being screwed.

I have a good note 2 thats my bros. Need to find away to use it to restore mine... Any ideas?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Have you tried reinstalling the newest drivers for your pc? Get a different usb cord.

If a known good phone will not connect (brother's) I would suspect a communication issue. Once you can get both to connect, Odin yours with the stock rom. Can't hurt unless you do the Odin wrong.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] yajinni:
Well tried with 2 dif cables. and as i said my s3 works too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] shane1diamond:
I would ODIN in to stock using Mr. Robinson prerooted or non rooted firmware. its totally preference if you want rooted or not. but its simple as can be. let me know if you need help. Sounds like your having a problem with kies not recognizing your device? or is your PC not recognizing it either?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
I would try uninstalling the drivers and Kies, then reinstalling everything. Or perhaps try with a different computer.

There is more than one thing happening here if a second identical, known good, phone is having problems add well. The PC is part of the issue especially if you've tried 2 different cables.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] OmmNomNom:
Odin can solve most of the problems, if it doesn't you will need to contact T-Mobile, can't tell you what to tell them when you call them because you voided your warranty by rooting, good luck

The toolkit in the note 2 original android development has all the tools you will need
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
I don't recommend fraud. Not only did he void his warranty, but caused the problem. The imei doesn't get erased on a stock phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] OmmNomNom:
Of course not fraud, but sometime T-Mobile still replaces it, base on luck I guess