[Q] Restoring stock Recovery Image on Sprint - Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all,
I had the sense to use the Rotobackup method on my new Sprint Tab after rooting it with the Z4root package. I then proceeded with the ( now outdated ) CWM Flash process adapted from the Epic 4g. Now, I can get into CWM and the process appears to be functional, but I can't get the "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" to work. It all goes well, but when I boot back into android, all the junk is still there.
Now, I know this wouldn't normally be a big deal... However.. In set'n up for my Rotobackup, I punched in a spare Gmail account in case someone wanted a copy of the backup for dissection,etc... Now, since I can't get the factory wipe to work ( neither from the Privacy menu, nor CWM ), I can't get that acct off my Tab so I can get to all my purchased apps on my main account.
Since I have the Rotobackup, I'm thinking that I can just restore one of those packages and get the stock recovery image back in place. I just want to verify which one I should restore before I move forward.
My expectation is that I need to restore the 'boot.bin' file. Can someone confirm this?
For the record, these are the files I have saved:
Code:
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 262144 Dec 22 19:00 boot.bin
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 32768000 Dec 22 19:00 cache.rfs
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 25620093 Dec 22 19:23 data.tgz
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 86507520 Dec 22 19:00 dbdata.rfs
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 6553600 Dec 22 19:00 efs.rfs
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 336068608 Dec 22 19:00 factoryfs.rfs
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 16777216 Dec 22 19:00 modem.bin
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 1310720 Dec 22 18:58 param.lfs
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 262144 Dec 22 19:00 pit.pit
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 1310720 Dec 22 19:00 Sbl.bin
-rw-r--r--. 1 root root 7864320 Dec 22 18:59 zImage
Thanks in advance,
LK

Or, can I simply do an rm -rf /data/* to get the effect of a factory wipe?
Thanks,
LK

Ok, I figured it out..
So, the thought of flashing the recovery image came from my root experiences on Evo. I decided while waiting for a response to do more digging through the CWM installation routine and noticed that it made a backup of the original recovery file ( since on Epic and Tab, it's a redirector method instead of an image on the Evo ). AND.. it had a 'Remove root/CWM' option!
I modified the run.sh script to NOT remove root on that option and only put the original CWM in place, ran it.. and VIOLA!
Hope this may help someone else.
LK

are you saying you have a working CWM running on your Sprint-flavored tab?

Hello Zoinks,
Nope... the CWM wasn't working properly on my Samsung Tab. I reverted to the stock recovery on my Tab to regain the ability to wipe it.
Thanks,
LK

and you were so close to being my new best friend
which modem are you using? we have not been able to properly export the factory modem

I'm afraid neither of us are that lucky.
I'm still using the original modem. Nothing has actually been flashed to the device aside from what it took to root it.
Nothing to see here...
LK

ok, so I also just rooted my new sprint tab. using the z4root method. I also have learned about rooting through my evo. I have not however got as far as you have as in getting a recovery image. If i understand what I have tried to absorb on this from the board, is that A) I should have gone with tmobile for the tab!!!! lol and B) this aint no EVO!!!!!
So could you point me in the right direction/advice with what I should do now, because I am lost!!!!
thanks in advance

I'd install bash with the 'Bash Installer' app from the market, and then any other goodies you like for rooted devices ( Adfree Android is a personal fav ).
Aside from that, hang tight and watch for more advancements in alternative ROMS and Recovery managers. Don't install any recovery manager at this time as they are too buggy for normal use and don't really have much in the way of usable features yet.
Clockwork Mod is the closest, but still doesn't support nandroid backup and the like.
Oh, also.. you should check into creating a 'Rotobackup' of your device per the instructions found in another thread of this sub-form.
Enjoy!
LK

linuxkidd said:
Ok, I figured it out..
So, the thought of flashing the recovery image came from my root experiences on Evo. I decided while waiting for a response to do more digging through the CWM installation routine and noticed that it made a backup of the original recovery file ( since on Epic and Tab, it's a redirector method instead of an image on the Evo ). AND.. it had a 'Remove root/CWM' option!
I modified the run.sh script to NOT remove root on that option and only put the original CWM in place, ran it.. and VIOLA!
Hope this may help someone else.
LK
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I'm having the same problem, can you tell me how to do that? Where's the run.sh file?
Thanks.

Hello zephyrd,
The problem I had was because I used the CWM process outlined in this thread. The 'run.sh' script is the one included with the downloads in that thread.
I edited the run.sh file as follows:
* FInd the section that starts with 'function remove {'
* Inside that section, find the following two sub-sections:
- echo Running root file cleaner on device
- echo Removing remount binary
* Comment out the lines under those sections with # so that the final 'function remove {' section looks like this:
Code:
function remove {
clear
echo +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
echo "Simple Root and ClockworkMod Uninstaller 2.01";
echo +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
echo Bash Scripts by DRockstar and Firon
echo exploit by joeykrim, original uninstaller by noobnl
echo
echo REMOVES ALL ROOTS AND CLOCKWORKMOD REDIRECTOR
echo MODIFIED FOR USE WITH GALAXY TAB
chooser
startserver
checkroot
echo Mount device RW
$adb shell mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
#echo Running root file cleaner on device
#$adb push rclean /system/xbin/rclean
#$adb shell chmod 755 /system/xbin/rclean
#$adb shell /system/xbin/rclean
#$adb shell rm /system/xbin/rclean
#echo Removing remount binary
#$adb shell rm /system/bin/remount > /dev/null 2>&1
#$adb shell rm /system/xbin/remount > /dev/null 2>&1
echo Removing ClockworkMod redirector
$adb shell rm /system/bin/recoveryfiles/*
$adb shell rmdir /system/bin/recoveryfiles
$adb shell rm /system/bin/recoveryres/images/*
$adb shell rmdir /system/bin/recoveryres/images
$adb shell rm /system/bin/recoveryres/*
$adb shell rmdir /system/bin/recoveryres
$adb shell rm /system/bin/recovery
echo Restoring original recovery file
$adb push recovery /system/bin/recovery
$adb shell chmod 755 /system/bin/recovery
echo Rebooting phone
$adb reboot
checkboot
echo
echo SIMPLE ROOT UNINSTALLER COMPLETED.
end
}
When you run the 'run.sh' command, pick the 'Simple Root and ClockworkMod Uninstaller' option. This will restore your recovery manager back to the stock one, while leaving your Tab rooted.
NOTE: This same logic can be applied to the 'run.bat' file. The sections that need to be commented out are the same. Instead of using a # to comment the lines, place the word 'REM ' in front of them.
The run.bat 'remove' function will look as follows when done:
Code:
:remove
cls
echo +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
echo Simple Root and ClockworkMod Uninstaller 2.01
echo +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
echo Batch Scripts by DRockstar and Firon
echo exploit by joeykrim, original uninstaller by noobnl
echo.
echo REMOVES ALL ROOTS AND CLOCKWORKMOD REDIRECTOR
echo MODIFIED FOR USE WITH GALAXY TAB
call :chooser
if "%a%"=="m" goto :menu
call :startserver
call :checkroot
echo Mount device RW
adb shell mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
rem echo Running root file cleaner on device
rem adb push rclean /system/xbin/rclean
rem adb shell chmod 755 /system/xbin/rclean
rem adb shell /system/xbin/rclean
rem adb shell rm /system/xbin/rclean
rem rem echo Removing remount binary
rem adb shell rm /system/bin/remount > nul
rem adb shell rm /system/xbin/remount > nul
echo Removing ClockworkMod redirector
adb shell rm /system/bin/recoveryfiles/*
adb shell rmdir /system/bin/recoveryfiles
adb shell rm /system/bin/recoveryres/images/*
adb shell rmdir /system/bin/recoveryres/images
adb shell rm /system/bin/recoveryres/*
adb shell rmdir /system/bin/recoveryres
adb shell rm /system/bin/recovery
echo Restoring original recovery file
adb push recovery /system/bin/recovery
adb shell chmod 755 /system/bin/recovery
echo Rebooting phone
adb reboot
call :checkboot
echo.
echo SIMPLE ROOT UNINSTALLER COMPLETED.
goto :end
If you have any questions, please let me know. It's better to ask now than screw up your tab.
Hope this helps!
LK

linuxkidd said:
Hello zephyrd,
The problem I had was because I used the CWM process outlined in this thread. The 'run.sh' script is the one included with the downloads in that thread.
I edited the run.sh file as follows:
* FInd the section that starts with 'function remove {'
* Inside that section, find the following two sub-sections:
- echo Running root file cleaner on device
- echo Removing remount binary
* Comment out the lines under those sections with # so that the final 'function remove {' section looks like this:
When you run the 'run.sh' command, pick the 'Simple Root and ClockworkMod Uninstaller' option. This will restore your recovery manager back to the stock one, while leaving your Tab rooted.
NOTE: This same logic can be applied to the 'run.bat' file. The sections that need to be commented out are the same. Instead of using a # to comment the lines, place the word 'REM ' in front of them.
The run.bat 'remove' function will look as follows when done:
If you have any questions, please let me know. It's better to ask now than screw up your tab.
Hope this helps!
LK
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Thanks so much for the help! However, this doesn't solve my problem, which is outlined in this thread.
I think my factory setting is modified somehow and can not be removed.
I don't expect any solutions any time soon but if you think you can help I can provide more info on the problem.
Thanks again!

Copy of stock recovery
Think you could post of a copy of the stock recovery file?

wolfson292 said:
Think you could post of a copy of the stock recovery file?
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yea i could really use that right now too

Recovery process
Can you give me a guide to follow to
A. Return to stock: titanium back up on sd card. Unfortunately no way to get titanium bac on tab as market has disapeared. Unless I can down load .apk and then install from card.
B. Replace voodoo kernal with different one that restores screen rotation, market etc.
Will make generous donation to coffee/beer funds.
Any help for a noob in trouble?
[email protected] for mail, gtalk and pm's

can any one tell me how to make a copy of the original recovery image or send me a link to where i could find that information i searched the net but couldnt find an answer
plz help or email me at [email protected]

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noob guide for noob like me....

anyone kind enough to make a complete step by step noob guide on rooting, installing the SU and custom boot.img..... cause im lost in installing the SU and the custom boot img....thanks in advance for the guide.....
see here
http://www.androidworld.it/wiki/Root_HTC_Tattoo
can it be in english???
shazarul said:
can it be in english???
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Hi,
see #237 post of the page 24 of this thread for what you want:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=635961
You need to collect the files: m7 at page 1, tattoo-hack.ko at page 23, and su at page 23. Just follow the sequence of #237.
Note that if you haven't pushed "su" to /data/local/bin, you can only execute the
Code:
while do /data/local/bin/m7 ; done
for first rooting, otherwise
Code:
/data/local/bin/su
At the first time to root it, you need to push the files to /data/local/bin, like:
Code:
----------- Your machine ----------------------------
adb push m7 /data/local/bin
adb push tattoo-hack.ko /data/local/bin
----------- Android Shell ----------------------------
adb shell
chmod 755 /data/local/bin/m7
while do /data/local/bin/m7 ; done
(find your first character of shell changing from $ to #, got root already.)
----------- Your machine ----------------------------
adb push su /data/local/bin/su
adb push su /sdcard
----------- Android Shell ----------------------------
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/system/lib
export PATH=/system/bin
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /data
chown root.root /data/local/bin/su
chmod 4755 /data/local/bin/su
(and run the #237 procedure from step 7, insmod tattoo-hack.ko ......)
After the first time rooting, you can just type "su" to enter root again. If not, you need to do the #237 procedure from step 1 to last.
thanks guys for the help.....finally root my fone.....

[MOD] v0.3.1 Working Full Ubuntu for 1.5.7 and 1.8.3 based on Sogarth's script

Sogarth's webtop2sd will be released soon, you really should wait and install that instead of this! Thanks -The Management
No longer breaks on 1.83, thanks to Romracer
Update: This script worked on my phone. Mind you I was installing it from a fresh SBF flash, but it should work on your phone too. Absolutely no guarantees as usual.
Update 11th April 2011, 06:59 PM: Won't be getting CWM package because it'd be huuuuuuuuuge.
Update 28th April 2011. 16:38 PM: Removing BETA tag since there have been no issues with the script for quite some time.
First off I would like to thank Sogarth for making this script in the first place as well as Romracer for fixing it for 1.83. Since he is busy doing more important work I decided to do this little hack for those of us that updated to 1.5.7 and dont feel like flashing back to earlier versions to get full Ubuntu working.
Again, this is only necessary if you're already running 1.5.7 or 1.8.3.
Secondly, I am still working on this script so it may not work for you. If you have a problem you may post in the thread or PM me showing exactly the error message, word for word, that you receive.
Updates will be included in the OP from time to time as I fix errors.
Instructions:
1) install.bat (from your computer)
2) adb shell (get a shell on your phone)
3) su (get root on your phone in that shell)
4) . /data/local/tmp/install.sh (run the install script *on your phone* don't forget the "." and the space after the dot, or you will have to chmod 755 the shell script manually)
5) ?????
6) profit\
Noob instructions, written by Viamonte (I take no credit or responsibility):
Thanks again for all your help. Now the noob instructions:
"1-Download "Terminal Emulator" from the market, on your phone (or any other terminal), and the file anexed in this thread to your computer.
2-Connect the Atrix to the computer via USB, configuring the connection mode to "None" and enabling USB Debugging mode (Settings>Applications>Development>USB debugging)
3-Unzip the file you downloaded on your pc, and run Install.bat. This will push the script to your phone.
4-Go back to your phone and open the emulator you downloaded. Then type "su" (without quotes) and press enter. Then type ". /data/local/tmp/install.sh" (without quotes) and press enter again.
The script should begin running now. It will stop in two moments where you'll be instructed to get a cup of coffee, and may take several minutes to continue form this point. When finished, the Atrix will reboot.
To check if this worked, use the Webtop either on your multimidia dock or your lapdock and verify if new itens appeared on your task bar and on the right upper side of the screen"
0.3.1 release
0.2 release
0.1 first release
Changelog
0.3.1 fix to gconf file's mdate so it does what its supposed to do =)
0.3 Small typo fixes and cpp package install fix by romracer, now works on 1.83 =)
0.2 Fixed some typos in uninstall.sh and make sure the %gconf file wound up in the right spot.
0.1 - first version. NOT CWM install but ready to be packaged for that more or less
Nice, I'll give this a shot later.
Ill give it a shot when I get home!
Sent from Motorola Atrix on TELUS.
My phone is working perfectly, so why not ruin it?
I'm giving this a try right now!
1.4.57 - Rooted and gingerblurred with HDMI Mirroring and Webtop hack.
I'll update as progress goes along:
Edit 1:
Initial try gave me this
Checking device state...
Obtaining temporary root access...pushing shell scripts
A filesystem file already exists. Reset it? [n] y
Mounting the filesystem...
07.sh
--------------------------------------------
EXECUTION FAILED
Unable to mount the filesystem file. ERR 07
--------------------------------------------
Press any key to continue . . .
Edit 2:
Ok, it doesnt work with resetting it. How about removing?
Checking device state...
Obtaining temporary root access...pushing shell scripts
A filesystem file already exists. Reset it? [n] n
A filesystem file already exists. Delete it? [n] y
Deleting the filesystem file...
--------------------------------------
EXECUTION FAILED
Unable to delete the filesystem file.
--------------------------------------
Press any key to continue . . .
Edit 3:
Ok, only one option left then.
Checking device state...
Obtaining temporary root access...pushing shell scripts
A filesystem file already exists. Reset it? [n] n
A filesystem file already exists. Delete it? [n] n
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXECUTION FAILED
The filesystem file already exists, but no operations have been selected.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Press any key to continue . . .
=====================================================================
Edit 4:
Since execution is failing I'm trying to find the problem. Using ADB Shell i tried to manually run the shell scripts and stumbled here:
(I tried chmod 777 @ 02.sh to see if that was the problem, no change is results)
# ls -l
...
...
-rwsr-sr-x shell shell 87 2011-04-06 12:13 03.sh
-rwxrwxrwx shell shell 82 2011-04-06 12:11 02.sh
-rwsr-sr-x shell shell 251 2011-04-06 12:04 01.sh
# pwd
pwd
/data/tmp/shell
# /data/tmp/shell/02.sh
/data/tmp/shell/02.sh
/data/tmp/shell/02.sh: not found
I had the same issue as flybob when I tried to run the script.
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Good effort, but 1.57 changes how we have to run commands as root. On a normal linux box, I'm sure your methods would work fine, but we're not dealing with a normal su binary. You should look into doing this as CWM as opposed to .bat files. I had a hell of a time getting around the restrictions since the psneuter exploit was closed.
Ah, I did not think about that Ririal, thanks for the info. I am not familiar with CWM though.
Why is the /tmp directory in /data ? That would certainly cause every script to fail.
I'll look at this some more tonight.
Ririal said:
Good effort, but 1.57 changes how we have to run commands as root. On a normal linux box, I'm sure your methods would work fine, but we're not dealing with a normal su binary. You should look into doing this as CWM as opposed to .bat files. I had a hell of a time getting around the restrictions since the psneuter exploit was closed.
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How about a shell script that we can run in terminal emulator ? and the output goes to screen and a log file for debug !
molotof said:
How about a shell script that we can run in terminal emulator ? and the output goes to screen and a log file for debug !
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most of the script is now run by shell scripts, no reason you couldn't run them in the terminal emulator, just get the order right. There are also a few lines I didn't translate to shell so you'd have to enter them by hand.
In any case I'll keep working on this until Sogarth releases his version with union mounts =D
You might be interested to know this;
# cd /tmp
cd /tmp
# pwd
pwd
/data/tmp
# ls -l /tmp
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2011-04-09 14:47 tmp -> /data/tmp
I'll happily help with the script, i know tons of linux and got my Atrix ready to be bricked
flybob said:
You might be interested to know this;
# cd /tmp
cd /tmp
# pwd
pwd
/data/tmp
# ls -l /tmp
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2011-04-09 14:47 tmp -> /data/tmp
I'll happily help with the script, i know tons of linux and got my Atrix ready to be bricked
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That's just a symlinked directory. I won't make a difference if you call either.
Yes, just replied to the previous question
Why is the /tmp directory in /data ? That would certainly cause every script to fail.
I'll look at this some more tonight.
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However, why doesn't the scripts run as wanted...?
# cat /tmp/shell/02.sh
cat /tmp/shell/02.sh
#!/bin/sh
/system/bin/su
/bin/rm /data/ubuntu.disk > /dev/null 2>&1 && echo PASS#
# ls -l /tmp/shell/02.sh
ls -l /tmp/shell/02.sh
-rwxrwxrwx shell shell 82 2011-04-06 12:11 02.sh
# /tmp/shell/02.sh
/tmp/shell/02.sh
/tmp/shell/02.sh: not found
flybob said:
Yes, just replied to the previous question
However, why doesn't the scripts run as wanted...?
# cat /tmp/shell/02.sh
cat /tmp/shell/02.sh
#!/bin/sh
/system/bin/su
/bin/rm /data/ubuntu.disk > /dev/null 2>&1 && echo PASS#
# ls -l /tmp/shell/02.sh
ls -l /tmp/shell/02.sh
-rwxrwxrwx shell shell 82 2011-04-06 12:11 02.sh
# /tmp/shell/02.sh
/tmp/shell/02.sh
/tmp/shell/02.sh: not found
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Ah ok my mistake, you didn't quote anything I didn't realize that's what you were responding too
Likely noexec flag causing that issue.
Also, you can't invoke su from inside a shell script. It just doesn't work with this su binary.
yeah, I guess not. I hadn't realized that it wasn't a real 'su' before making this... too bad.
If anyone figures out how to get around that we'll be in business Unfortunately that's way beyond my expertise.
Okay, after fiddling a little bit and talking to a friend I may have solved some of the problems, mainly with the scripts executing and su working.
I will have to rewrite a bunch of things but should report back tonight.
the2dcour said:
Okay, after fiddling a little bit and talking to a friend I may have solved some of the problems, mainly with the scripts executing and su working.
I will have to rewrite a bunch of things but should report back tonight.
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su -c "command"
You'll have to allow superuser on the phone for every single command.
PM'd you my error. I tried manually editing the permissions, but that didn't work.
Running on GladAtrix2 v3
USB debugging on; USB set to none
Checking device state...
Obtaining temporary root access...pushing shell scripts
-------------------------
EXECUTION FAILED
Unable to chmod scripts.
-------------------------
Press any key to continue . . .
Changed /sdcard-ext to /sdcard in script. Got this error
Checking device state...
Obtaining temporary root access...pushing shell scripts
-------------------------
EXECUTION FAILED
Unable to chmod scripts.
-------------------------
* server not running *
Press any key to continue . . .
Running BETA_ubuntu-1.0.6.4.zip. File extracts to BETA_ubuntu-1.0.6.2 directory. Ran ubuntu-1.5.7.bat
Moved BETA_ubuntu-1.0.6.2 to C:\ Same error
The only easy workaround to that I can see at the moment is to
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /path-to-scripts/*
ls -l /path-to-scripts/*
make sure all the files are executable (should say rwxrwxrwx)
then remove the bit of code from 1.5.7.bat
Code:
set retval=
for /f "tokens=*" %%l in ('%~dps0adb.exe shell "/bin/chmod 6755 /mnt/sdcard-ext/shell/* > /dev/null 2>&1 && echo PASS"') do set retval=%%l
if "%retval%" neq "PASS" set message=Unable to chmod scripts. && goto abort
If anyone can help me fix this problem I should be able to automate the chmod process using ririal's suggestion of su -c. The problem is that there are too many nested quotation marks in this section of the batch file, and I can't for the life of me figure out how to escape quotes so they pass through to adb:
Code:
set retval=
for /f "tokens=*" %%l in ('%~dps0adb.exe shell "/system/bin/su -c [U]'/bin/chmod 6755 /mnt/sdcard-ext/shell/*'[/U] > /dev/null 2>&1 && echo PASS"') do set retval=%%l
if "%retval%" neq "PASS" set message=Unable to chmod scripts. && goto abort
The underlined bit is where I need to escape either single or double quotes.
the2dcour said:
The only easy workaround to that I can see at the moment is to
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /path-to-scripts/*
ls -l /path-to-scripts/*
make sure all the files are executable (should say rwxrwxrwx)
then remove the bit of code from 1.5.7.bat
Code:
set retval=
for /f "tokens=*" %%l in ('%~dps0adb.exe shell "/bin/chmod 6755 /mnt/sdcard-ext/shell/* > /dev/null 2>&1 && echo PASS"') do set retval=%%l
if "%retval%" neq "PASS" set message=Unable to chmod scripts. && goto abort
If anyone can help me fix this problem I should be able to automate the chmod process using ririal's suggestion of su -c. The problem is that there are too many nested quotation marks in this section of the batch file, and I can't for the life of me figure out how to escape quotes so they pass through to adb:
Code:
set retval=
for /f "tokens=*" %%l in ('%~dps0adb.exe shell "/system/bin/su -c [U]'/bin/chmod 6755 /mnt/sdcard-ext/shell/*'[/U] > /dev/null 2>&1 && echo PASS"') do set retval=%%l
if "%retval%" neq "PASS" set message=Unable to chmod scripts. && goto abort
The underlined bit is where I need to escape either single or double quotes.
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^ escapes batch, \ escapes shell. Hope this helps. If you zip up and send me the whole process in a single .sh file I can wrap it up in CWM for you.

[GT-P3XXX] busybox + install-script [+cyanogen edition][2012-08-15]

Hi folks,
here's an easy-to-install busybox for your Galaxy Tab 2. NOW with Cyanogen Mod support.
ChangeLog:
BusyBox 1.21.0-git Nano1 (2012-07-28): initial release
BusyBox 1.21.0-git Nano2 (2012-07-29): applied various patches:
BUGFIX: flush all open files after listing them (ls)
BUGFIX: when setting hostname from file p**** whole name
COMPAT: ps now accepts (= ignores) all options a POSIX ps should
allow passing -mthumb to make
ash applet now exports HOME
silently ignore processes from inittab with terminal names without matching device file
default behaviour of 'showkey' applet changed from displaying interpreted keycode to decimals
do not show a message when testing an uninitialized variable
changed some terms in top applet output (rss vs. vsz)
BusyBox 1.21.0-git Nano3 (2012-08-05): major fix
NEW: rfkill applet¹
several minor modifications to applet
BUGFIX fixed a bug in busyinstall that left system without 'sh' upon uninstall²
provide busybox-patches to the world
BusyBox 1.21.0-git Nano4 (2012-08-15): minor fix / cm 10 edition
updated to latest git (some bugfixes)
BUGFIX: reading profile now works
BUGFIX: adjusted shell paths
BUGFIX: history now works
BUGFIX: no longer replace reboot on stock rom³
NEW: Cyanogen Mod edition (tested on cm10)
¹ Either redo 'busyinstall install', or do 'ln -sf /system/bin/busybox /system/bin/rfkill'
² You can find the original sh in you CWM backup, or here: http://www.nanolx.org/downloads/P3110/original-sh
If you didn't get /system/bin/sh.orig after 'busyinstall install', use this file as /system/bin/sh.orig
³ push new busyinstall into tablet to ensure future install/uninstall is fine. then do 'mv /system/bin/reboot.orig /system/bin/reboot'
from within 'adb shell' as root to get original reboot back.
Prerequisites:
* root access on your Tablet
Download:
busybox (normal): http://www.nanolx.org/downloads/P3110/busybox-nano4
busybox (debug): http://www.nanolx.org/downloads/P3110/busybox_unstripped-nano4
busyinstall (installer/stock): http://www.nanolx.org/downloads/P3110/busyinstall
busyinstall (installer/cm10): http://www.nanolx.org/downloads/P3110/busyinstall-cm
profile (optional): http://www.nanolx.org/downloads/P3110/profile¹
busybox (patches): http://www.nanolx.org/downloads/index.php?dir=P3110/busybox-patches/
¹ profile is a generic file, read on each startup of busybox. Mine sets HOME to /,
and puts /system/xbin/ in front of /system/bin/ in PATH. You can also adjust the
prompt (PS1) or whatever here, it's valid for all users. You could check for
'$(id -u) == 0' to adjust prompt for root, if not 0, for ordinary user.
Ordinary user should get 'busybox (normal)', rather than 'busybox (debug)'.
NEW INSTALLATION (STOCK ROM):
Putting busybox on internal sd-storage:
Code:
adb push busybox /mnt/extSdCard/
adb push busyinstall /mnt/extSdCard/
replace "extSdCard" if you saved busybox somewhere else
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 0777 /mnt/extSdCard/busybox
chmod 0777 /mnt/extSdCard/busyinstall
/mnt/extSdCard/busybox remount -o rw,remount /system
/mnt/extSdCard/busybox mv -f /mnt/extSdCard/busybox /system/bin/
/system/bin/busybox mv -f /mnt/extSdCard/busyinstall /system/bin
busyinstall install
NEW INSTALLATION (CYANOGEN ROM):
Putting busybox on device:
in Settings > Development > set 'root access' to 'apps + adb'
Code:
adb root
adb shell
busybox mount -o rw,remount /system
exit
adb push busybox /system/xbin/busybox.nano
adb push busyinstall /system/bin/busyinstall
adb push profile /system/etc/profile # optional, if downloaded profile
adb shell
chmod 0777 /system/bin/busyinstall
busyinstall install
UPDATE:
Just download busybox, busyinstall and replace the ones in /system/bin/ - it will instantly work:
Code:
adb push busybox /system/bin/
adb push busyinstall /system/bin/
adb shell
su
toolbox chmod 0777 /system/bin/busybox # if you use windows, the executable bit might be missing in the uploaded file
chmod 0777 /system/bin/busyinstall
UNINSTALLATION:
Code:
ab shell
su
busyinstall --
That's it!
I tested everything and it does work perfect, either way a backup (CWM) is always recommened, when working around with stuff down the stack.
Suggestions welcome.
Out of curiosity, what is the difference between what this does and what BusyBox (by Stericson) from the Play Store does?
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Jleeblanch said:
Out of curiosity, what is the difference between what this does and what BusyBox (by Stericson) from the Play Store does?
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mine is a newer version
has all features of busybox (stericsons free version does not have all applets in busybox enabled, eg. 'sh' applet is missing)
installation 100% GT-P3XXX optimized
As of now, mostly personal preference I'd say.
Edit: But I'm currently applying stuff from busybox-power (maemo) which adds serveral bugfixes and stuff to busybox.
OK, improved version of busybox available in post 1 (+ changelog)
OK, thanks for letting me know!
I actually haven't done much with my Tablet lately as I've been busy with my phone as that now has CM10 too
But once I get my phone all set I'll use your BusyBox and give it a go!
Also, you said your busybox version is newer...but busybox via my phone is version 1.20.2. Just letting you know!
Thanks for this btw, I'd rather have a modified version optimized for my tablet versus a more universal version so to speak. Plus, with your updated applets! Thanks!
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Also, you said your busybox version is newer...but busybox via my phone is version 1.20.2. Just letting you know!
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Oh, ... mine is 1.21.0-git - fixed the typo
First,thank you for your work,second I've a question: I've an p3100 (wifi+gsm) ,it rooted on stock 4.0.4 ,and no busybox installed.It has 16gb onboard ,and I don't have at the moment any external microsd in slot,I've ordered an 32gb,but it hasn't come yet.Can you please tell me if it's safe puting your files in /sdcad (not ExtSdCard like you wrote) and give the commands using ''sdcard'' word ?
For e.g:
db shell
su
/mnt/sdcard/busybox remount -o rw,remount /system
I need busybox to backup my /efs folder ,but I don't want to screw something,so please tell me if it is safe to use internal memory (sdcard) for busybox install?Also ,when I'll receive the microsd ,I will need to install again busybox with your original commands from this topic ?
Thanks a lot!!
Best Regards!
viasat said:
First,thank you for your work,second I've a question: I've an p3100 (wifi+gsm) ,it rooted on stock 4.0.4 ,and no busybox installed.It has 16gb onboard ,and I don't have at the moment any external microsd in slot,I've ordered an 32gb,but it hasn't come yet.Can you please tell me if it's safe puting your files in /sdcad (not ExtSdCard like you wrote) and give the commands using ''sdcard'' word ?
For e.g:
db shell
su
/mnt/sdcard/busybox remount -o rw,remount /system
I need busybox to backup my /efs folder ,but I don't want to screw something,so please tell me if it is safe to use internal memory (sdcard) for busybox install?Also ,when I'll receive the microsd ,I will need to install again busybox with your original commands from this topic ?
Thanks a lot!!
Best Regards!
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Of course you can. It does not matter where you put busybox. All that matters is, that you adjust the commands to your path.
In your you would push the files using ADB, like
Code:
adb push busybox /mnt/sdcard
adb push busyinstall /mnt/sdcard
also you don't need to re-do this when you got your sd-card, because during the steps you move busybox/busyinstall into /system/bin/.
Edit: updated instructions to clarify this.
Ok,thank you for your time,everything it's clear now.I'll try later,when I'm going home.
Cheers!
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OK,first problem:when I try to execute the first comand,it gives me ''permission denied'',so after a little reading,because my kernel it's stock,I've installed Chainfire's ''adbd Insecure v1.0 '' http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590 to give me rights.After that I've no more errors,but,when I execute first command in adb,it says nothing,just hanging,and adb doesn't come back to # symbol ,and because of that I can't execute the next command.Any ideea what I'm doing wrong?Thanks!
What command failed?
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I don't know how to explain,it not really failed, but when I type
/mnt/sdcard/busybox remount -o rw,remount /system the adb doesn't return anything back,and doesn't come back to # symbol ,it just staying,nothing more,no response.I was waiting 2 minutes,and nothing ,doesn't return to # .I can type the next command
/mnt/sdcard/busybox mv /mnt/sdcard/busybox /mnt/sdcard/busyinstall /system/bin/
it's the same,no output,nothing.
Can you please tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks again!
Now I'm stuck,even with adbd insecure activate I cannot execute commands:
C:\Documents and Settings\X\Desktop\ADB>adb shell
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
[email protected]:/ # /mnt/sdcard/busybox remount -o rw,remount /system
/mnt/sdcard/busybox remount -o rw,remount /system
/system/bin/sh: /mnt/sdcard/busybox: cannot execute - Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ # /mnt/sdcard/busybox mv /mnt/sdcard/busybox /mnt/sdcard/busy
install /system/bin/
dcard/busybox /mnt/sdcard/busyinstall /system/bin/ <
/system/bin/sh: /mnt/sdcard/busybox: cannot execute - Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ #
Maybe I need first to install Stericsson's busybox from Market?At the moment,as I said before I don't have busybox installed at all,only su.
One more thing,every time when I save from your link busyinstall,no matter what browser,the file is saved as busyinstall.txt
It is normal ,or I need to rename it?
Thanks a lot!
Hmm... seems I forgot a little thing.
do this after you put busybox on tablet, before anything else:
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 0777 /mnt/sdcard/busybox
then follow the rest of the instructions.
/goingtofixfirstpost
Same story,take a look:
[email protected]:/ # chmod 0777 /mnt/sdcard/busybox
chmod 0777 /mnt/sdcard/busybox
[email protected]:/ # chmod 0777 /mnt/sdcard/busyinstall
chmod 0777 /mnt/sdcard/busyinstall
[email protected]:/ # /mnt/sdcard/busybox remount -o rw,remount /system
/mnt/sdcard/busybox remount -o rw,remount /system
/system/bin/sh: /mnt/sdcard/busybox: cannot execute - Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ #
Hmmm... > could you provide me the details of 'adb logcat'? Ensure to run those commands while logging.
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I don't know if this is what you want,but here we go:
I'm going to check your logs soon and report back.
Meanwhile I updated to Nano3 - see first post.
I got no clue why it does not work for you, but me.
What boot image and ROM are you using? Default boot/ROM, rooted boot/ROM, cyanogen?
I only tested default ROM with my boot. Currently testing cyanogenmod 10, but except some adjustments to busyinstall it will work there, too.
Sorry for the late reply,I'm on vacation until Sunday,and my acces to internet it's very limited here.Now,regarding my problem,first when I got the tablet it was on stock 4.0.3 ,wich I rooted manually to keep the counter to 0 (for warranity) ,and after that I updated to stock 4.0.4 using Mobile Odin Pro,with Everoot option ( it's rooting the rom on the fly) .So now I'm rooted on stock 4.0.4 ,stock recovery, and no busybox installed.I fell more secure and want to install your busybox version,because it's specialy designed for tab2,and it's has features from Maemo (I'm a big fan,I owned an N800,and I've also an N900 ).Maybe,if you have the time and the skills,you can pack it on an .apk version,if it's possible,of course.I will try more Sunday,when I'll be back home.Thanks again for your patience and help.Best Regards!
It will be great if we have a kernel (even stock) with CWM and this busybox...
I am also rooted with flash counter 0 and stock recovery.
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Maybe some contributor creates a flashable zip (for CWM).
So... uploaded 1.20.1-Nano4. See first post for changes.
This time an addtional install-script for cyanogen mod was added, along some fixes.
ah... and: 100th post

[SOLVED] Softbricked, Rooted Bionic.

TL;DR: can someone direct me to a custom recovery image for droid bionic that lets me turn on developer mode USB from recovery mode? does CWM or TWRP do this?
Long version: i thought i could run a game that wasnt running well by installing the chainfire 3D mod. nope. it softbricked, and my developer usb mode was off at the time. now im stuck at a black screen after the M logo.
the device is rooted, running stock. (4.1.2). i plan on switching to a modded rom when i solve this and back my stuff up.
i can boot into fastboot, and the stock recovery mode. through recovery i can get an adb sideload mode to enable, and it does connect properly to PC, but normal ADB commands do not work. i also have options for bp modes and stuff when trying to boot to recovery, but most of those fail to start.
i know that if i can acesss normal ADB mode, fixing this is a couple simple commands away. there's an uninstall.sh file already there i just need to run.
fastboot and the sideload adb mode both function properly. my PC drivers seem to be in order for now.
if there's a file i can sideload or a command that works in adb sideload mode that will uninstall this driver, im all for it. ive already located the code used in the uninstaller:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
mount -o rw -o remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
stop
cat /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM_ORG_CF3D.so > /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so
chown 1000.1000 /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so
chown 1000:1000 /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so
chown system.system /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so
chown system:system /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so
chmod 644 /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so
cat /system/lib/libGLESv2_ORG_CF3D.so > /system/lib/libGLESv2.so
chown 1000.1000 /system/lib/libGLESv2.so
chown 1000:1000 /system/lib/libGLESv2.so
chown system.system /system/lib/libGLESv2.so
chown system:system /system/lib/libGLESv2.so
chmod 644 /system/lib/libGLESv2.so
#rm /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM_ORG_CF3D.so
#rm /system/lib/libGLESv2_ORG_CF3D.so
rm /system/lib/cf3d_uninstall.sh
rm /system/lib/cf3d_sh
reboot -f
reboot
reboot normal
toolbox reboot
busybox reboot -f
busybox reboot
busybox reboot normal
sadly, i know very little about android and not much about linux. kind of picking this up as i go. im not even sure how to turn that code into an uninstaller file, though im guessing its as easy as a text file with the correct filename extension. i feel like i'm missing something sort of simple that someone more linux/android knowledgeable would be able to share.
can someone suggest, if one exists, an alternate recovery image i could install that would let me browse and edit files on the system partition, or enable full adb mode?
edit: i've tricked the device into charging, so the 'low battery' issue so many bionic softbrickers end up with has been avoided. phew.
edit 2: i used fastboot to reflash only system.img (i knew thats where the bad file was,) from cdma_targa_9.8.2O-72_VZW-22_cfc.xml.zip. the result was what appears to be a proper fix. i just lost a few tweaks (like deleting that godawful startup sound), and root. but i've rooted it before. shouldnt be a problem. next will be a full backup, and adb install of better recovery tools.
marking as solved.

[guide]rooting lg leon!

** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
This has been tested with the LG LEON V10c-EUR-XX
This procedure removes Kingroot , installs superSU ,root binaries and busybox on your system.
Rootable Versions: V10a , V10b , V10c , V10g
Non-root Versions: , V10e
I'm not sure yet about V10d , in some people is working and some not. I think if you use latest kingroot version will work.
Non tested: V10f
If you want to downgrade follow this GUIDE!
Requirements
Make sure your PC can communicate with our LG Leon via adb.
Driver Pack for LG Leon ( Link can be found on #2 Post!)
The success of this method depends on following the procedure very carefully. So read the instructions and make sure you understand every step before you try it.
Procedure
1- Install and run Kingroot 4.0. You can google and download it or you can use the one in the attached zip file. When Kingroot runs it is all in Chinese, but basically you need to be connected to the internet for it to work. It will do its thing and show progress up to 100% after which you can exit the program. Now your phone is rooted. The following steps replaces the Kinguser with SuperSU.
2- Unzip the attached file in your adb directory and then open an adb terminal and make sure the PC can see your phone (you can check that by typing adb devices). Then type the following:
Code:
adb push su /data/local/tmp
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
adb shell
3- In the shell that you get type the following and make sure you give the permission when the phone prompts you:
Code:
su
4- Continue by typing the following commands:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /system
cat /data/local/tmp/su >/system/xbin/daemonsu && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/daemonsu
cat /data/local/tmp/busybox >/system/xbin/busybox && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/busybox
daemonsu -d &
The key is to keep this session running while you continue with the rest, so be careful with typos and monitor this window for any errors.
5- At this point, leave the adb terminal window running and go to your phone, open the Kinguser app, open settings (the wheel at the top right corner of the screen), Root authorization setting, and Remove Root permission. The app will self-uninstall.
6- Uninstall the other two Kingroot programs that are still on your phone (KingRoot and the other one with the blue icon and Chinese text under it).
7- Back to the adb terminal, and type the following:
Code:
cat /data/local/tmp/su >/system/xbin/su && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/su
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/ku.sud
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/supolicy
rm /system/xbin/ku.sud
rm /system/xbin/supolicy
rm /system/bin/rt.sh
rm /system/bin/install-recovery.sh
rm /system/bin/shipclean
rm /system/bin/start-ssh
busybox chattr -ia /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
busybox chattr -ia /system/etc/install-recovery.sh-ku.bak
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh-ku.bak
rm /system/etc/install_recovery.sh
rm /system/usr/icu/icusuflag.conf
busybox chattr -ia /system/usr/iku/isu
rm -rf /system/usr/iku
rm /system/kroot_*
rm /sdcard/kr-stock-conf
rm -rf /sdcard/Kingroot
rm -rf /data/data-lib/com.kingroot.RushRoot
rm -rf /data/data-lib/com.kingroot.kinguser
rm -rf /data/data-lib/king
Again, leave the adb terminal window running and go to your phone.
8- Install superSU (from the attached file) on your phone, run it, and let it update the SU binary.
9- Reboot the phone. After about 5 minutes your root is ready.
Downloads + Troubleshooting stuff will be in the 2nd post!
Troubleshooting & Downloading
Troubleshooting
1- Most of the problems that I noticed people have encountered is due to not reading the instructions fully. So make sure you read the OP word by word.
2- If you miss a step or mess up something go back to installing Kingroot and start over from the beginning.
3- Finally, I noticed that with an AT&T sim card in the phone Kingroot fails (why am I not surprised?) Either a reboot occurs in the middle of rooting or it completes the cycle without accomplishing root. If that occurs, my best advice is to change your phone company. If that fails, you may need to factory reset your phone or even install the firmware from scratch and try again without the sim card.
Downloading
MediaFire
Mega (Complete pack)
Drivers
Please do not mirror my links ,I'm counting em!
Hit the thanks button if i help you If you have a question feel free to post it. If you want to say "thank you" you can press the button , isn't worth to reply it
EDIT: If someone test it in another device or V10b etc.. , leave a feedback at comments so i could add it!
Two questions:
1: Are you terryg4 from androidforums? http://androidforums.com/threads/root-rooting-lg-leon-v10c-eur-xx-change-kingroot.946345/
2: Which kingroot 4.0 you talking about? Any minor version?
Plus, here is a fail from v10c..
Please don't copy-paste non-working solutions.
xfce4 said:
Two questions:
1: Are you terryg4 from androidforums? http://androidforums.com/threads/root-rooting-lg-leon-v10c-eur-xx-change-kingroot.946345/
2: Which kingroot 4.0 you talking about? Any minor version?
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Two answers
1. Yes i'm that guy at androidforums
2. if link is broken i will replace it! I use this version of kingroot and it works for me! Read instructions again!
xfce4 said:
Plus, here is a fail from v10c..
Please don't copy-paste non-working solutions.
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It's impossible! Send me pics of your android firmware! Maybe you have to downgrade
bkpaokfc said:
It's impossible! Send me pics of your android firmware! Maybe you have to downgrade
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Here you go then..
Also using your exact version gave me the same response, only Chinese this time.
xfce4 said:
Also using your exact version gave me the same response, only Chinese this time.
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I don't know nothing about your version. It should work but still don't know why. Anyway if your country have more Firmwares try downgrading.
If still doesn't work use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197 maybe it will solve your problem.

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