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[HOW-TO] Setting up ADB - The Tutorial For WINDOWS USERS...

SETTING UP ADB FOR WINDOWS USERS
The example shown in the video tutorial is running Windows 7. XP, Vista should run the same way.
1) Download the SDK program for your OS Here..
2) Download the latest Java Platform if you don’t have an updated version.
3) The SDK program will download in a .zip file. Extract that file somewhere easily accessible [like your desktop!]
4) You should now have a folder on your desktop with a name: android-sdk-windows
5) Drag that folder into the root of your HD…
The pathway should be something like: Computer > Local Disk ( C: ) > android-sdk-windows
6) make SURE to install the USB driver package in SDK... this way your device will be recognized when running adb commands later on...
Now that you have placed the SDK program there you can run ADB commands. But you need to run them Manually. Most people go into the tools folder and click adb and expect it to work its magic… you can stare all you want, but all it’s going to do it open a command prompt, run commands, and disappear. Now, don’t go “ZOMG I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO! IT WONT WORK!” …. Trust me, it will work..
6) Open a command prompt, go to windows start menu and click “search” or “run…” and in the box type: cmd and then press enter. This will execute the command prompt [terminal]
7) Now connect your Eris via USB. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE USB DEBUGGING ON!! If you don’t, go to settings < applications < development and check the box: usb debugging
8) Don’t mount your SD card yet.
9) Now you are almost ready to execute your first adb command. But first you must re-direct the path in command prompt to be your tools folder in SDK… this is what command should look like before:
C:\Users\YourUserName>
Now type in command: cd
But DON’T press enter… drag and drop the path from your SDK tools into that command line, so it should look like this:
C:\Users\YourUserName> cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
Now press enter. NOW your command prompt should say:
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
Ok, last part… to test adb type in command: adb devices
Now it should return something like:
List of devices attached
HT9ANXXXXX Device
Ok so now you can execute Adb commands. Make sure you always have your command prompt pathway set to SDK tools or it WILL NOT WORK! You can now also execute adb commands directly to your device from it’s shell by typing: adb shell followed by your command.
For Visual people here is my short Youtube video explain it all again... and here is my screen shot to show you what it should look like, pay attention to my command prompt.
Another example: Custom boot animation for NON-ROOT USERS.
1) Find / create a boot animation that works with the Eris
2) name the Zip file bootanimation.zip
3) place .zip file in SDK tools folder
4) Follow above instructions to set path in CMD to tools folder and connect your device
5) execute this command:
adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local
Feel free to PM if you have any questions... I hope this helps

adb
Could someone sticky this please?... and I think themes and apps is a good place for it..unless you think it belongs in general..

Help
I followed your instructions to the "T" everything worked but when I tried to push abd bootanimation command it says access denied is this because I don't have root? I am running on the 2.1 leak Version 2 OTA . Seems to be working fine for me. Although I wish I would have waited for root!! C'mon DEVS I'm pulling for you. Any suggestions?

cornjo said:
I followed your instructions to the "T" everything worked but when I tried to push abd bootanimation command it says access denied is this because I don't have root? I am running on the 2.1 leak Version 2 OTA . Seems to be working fine for me. Although I wish I would have waited for root!! C'mon DEVS I'm pulling for you. Any suggestions?
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EDIT: See OP at bottom for directions.

how do i install an apk file right to my phone using the "cmd"

jibbz said:
how do i install an apk file right to my phone using the "cmd"
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adb install whatever.apk

n1ghtwish said:
adb install whatever.apk
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ok my problem is tht when i use the cmd n get to my SDK tool folder n type in adb install (app name).apk it dont do anything

Hopefully its this simple
jibbz said:
ok my problem is tht when i use the cmd n get to my SDK tool folder n type in adb install (app name).apk it dont do anything
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You probably don't have the .apk file in the same directory as sdk tool folder
try moving it there and see if that works.

Does Titanium Backup have to be side loaded?

Was running FROYO 2.2. Rooted using z4root.1.3.0 following the video instructions at Mobile.Tech.Videos.com, a great site. In the video, he talks about side loading Titanium Backup. I installed it straight from the Market without side loading. Do I need to un-install it and re-install it by side loading?
thanks
retnuh

no. you will just want sideloading enabled on your phone

retnuh said:
Was running FROYO 2.2. Rooted using z4root.1.3.0 following the video instructions at Mobile.Tech.Videos.com, a great site. In the video, he talks about side loading Titanium Backup. I installed it straight from the Market without side loading. Do I need to un-install it and re-install it by side loading?
thanks
retnuh
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Any app loaded outside of market is considered "side loaded".
Enabling side loading is done typically by setting the appropriate option in the database file. This could be done manually at command prompt or through any of the programs available.
For TB to install apps from backup, it needs side loading to be enabled.

"For TB to install apps from backup, it needs side loading to be enabled."
Does TB automatically enable "side loading" when you select to restore apps?

retnuh said:
"For TB to install apps from backup, it needs side loading to be enabled."
Does TB automatically enable "side loading" when you select to restore apps?
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Nope. Its a process u need to do.
Steps to enable side loading using adb
What you’ll need:
* Android SDK
* BusyBox
o If you don’t have BusyBox, go search “BusyBox” on the Android Market
o Once installed, open up the BusyBox app and follow the full installation directions to enable it
* Samsung Captivate with root
* SQL Database Manager
o We suggest trying the SQLite plugin for Firefox, you can find it here.
Process:
1. Turn on USB debugging: Settings >> Applications >> Development
2. Plug in your Samsung Captivate
3. Open up Command Prompt on your computer (Windows: start, search, type “cmd”, right click cmd, Run as Administrator)
4. Type in: cd _____PATH TO ANDROID SDK FOLDER______\tools
Example:
cd C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools
Press ENTER
5. Type in: adb shell
Press ENTER
6. Type in: su
Press ENTER
7. Type in: cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /sdcard/settings.db
Press ENTER
8. Type in: cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /sdcard/settings.db.backup
Press ENTER
9. Type in: exit
Press ENTER
10. Type in: exit
Press ENTER
11. Type in: adb pull /sdcard/settings.db %userprofile%\desktop
Press ENTER
Leave Command Prompt open
12. Open SQLite Manager in Firefox by pressing Tools >> SQLite Manager
13. Click “Database”
14. Then click “Connect Database”
15. Navigate to “settings.db” on your Desktop
16. Expand the tables
17. Click “Secure” on the panel
18. Scroll down to ID 6, “install_non_market_apps”
19. Double click it and change “value” from 0 to 1.
20. Close SQLite Manager
21. Go back to the command prompt window, type in: adb push %userprofile%\desktop\settings.db /sdcard
Press ENTER
22. Type in: adb shell
Press ENTER
23. Type in: su
Press ENTER
24. Type in: cp /sdcard/settings.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings
Press ENTER
25. Type in: chmod 777 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
Press ENTER
26. Type in: reboot
Press ENTER
27. Disconnect your Captivate from your computer while your phone reboots.
Congratulations! You can now sideload non-market applications on your Samsung Captivate.

Excellent sideloading advice. Question, once you have sideloading enabled...do you lose this functionality if you flash a new ROM?

NISMOFO said:
Excellent sideloading advice. Question, once you have sideloading enabled...do you lose this functionality if you flash a new ROM?
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Yes. Most i9000 based roms have this option enabled by default. If not, u would need do this anytime u flash a new rom.

diablo009 said:
Yes. Most i9000 based roms have this option enabled by default. If not, u would need do this anytime u flash a new rom.
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Last question, can I used the AC Sideload Wonder Machine instead without messing with any code?

[Q] Android stock messaging app

Has anyone pulled an apk for the stock messaging app and tried running it on an x8? x8 stock app drives me mad, I've been using go which is a bit of an improvement, but nothing beats the stock! (having been using it on my G2).

Do you have a screenshot how it looks?
Sent from my E15i using XDA App

why don't you try handcent sms?it's great

If you check out any screen shots from cyanogen mod site thats the stock.
And I used hand cent for a while, found it horrible and I hate the ads... Not willing to pay for a messaging app! Using go messager at the moment which is much better then hand cent
Sent from my E15i using XDA App

please rename this thread.. add [FOUNDED] or [SOLVED]
Cheers.

But its not solved, handcent and go sms aren't the stock android messaging app?

Here You go! The file's attached. I recommend it to install it with ADB. You may also use (I think) something like Root Explorer, which I don't use, because it is a paid app Here I present you a free way to do it.
How to do it? Here (I'm assuming you use Windows):
1) First make sure You install Your phone's USB drivers in your system
2) Download Android's SDK:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
3) Don't really remember how it went after Installation, but you should have an "android-sdk-windows" folder (assuming you use Windows). Put it on your Desktop.
4) Enable USB Debugging in your phone (Under Applicaions -> Development in Settings). Then connect your phone to PC via USB
5) Do a WinKey+R combo. "Run" window should appear. Type
Code:
cmd
and hit Enter.
6) A black console should appear. Type:
Code:
cd Desktop
cd android-sdk-windows
cd platform-tools
dir
you should be able to do a bunch of files, including adb.exe. If you don't, you either messed up folder names or didn't put android sdk folder in your Desktop.
7) Now (in normal Windows Explorer) move Mms.apk to your platform-tools folder inside android-sdk-windows.
8) Now, in console do:
Code:
adb start-server
adb remount (if at this point it says "no device found" you either screwed up your phone's USB drivers, or USB connection, or something else, no idea)
adb shell
9) Now type:
Code:
cd /system/app
cp Mms.apk Mms.apk.bak (to backup your current messaging app, in case something goes wrong, you just do the opposite - cp Mms.apk.bak Mms.apk)
exit
10) Now type:
Code:
adb push Mms.apk /system/app/Mms.apk (should say it's fine)
adb kill-server
Remove your phone from USB, reboot it. Should be done just fine.

Can anyone conform the above method works...

Change language !!!

Hi guys!
I bought the Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910T), and it did not come with Portuguese language ('m from Brazil).
I've tried to translate app's (morelocale2) already replaced the ROM for the newest, but it worked!
Is there any way to put the language?
Is there any custom ROM or not, that works for my model?
Thank you!

Additional language added for Note 4 SM-N9100G without root
Hi,
I face the same problem with a Note 4 SM-N9100G trying to install a additional local language without to root the phone and to affect the warranty. The solution found on Internet is given below:
1. On Windows PC download and install the latest Android SDK Manager (Google for it).
2. Unlock the "Developer Option" on your Note 4 device.
3. Install MoreLocale 2 from Google Play on your Note 4 device.
4. On your PC go on the <Platform - Tools> subfolder from SDK Manager folder and launch a command prompt window here (press simultaneously shift and right click then select from drop menu).
5. Connect the Note 4 to PC though the USB cable on USB debugging mode (accept the debugging action from your PC on the popping window from your phone).
6. To ensure that the devices are properly communicating type <adb devices> on the Command Prompt window from your PC and you shall see your device listed.
7. Launch the adb shell from same Command Prompt window with the command <adb shell> then enter
Note: the top of the command prompt window shall indicate "adb shell" mode upon command input.
8. Input the following command line exactly as is given in the Command Prompt window then press enter (take care on CAPS LOCK):
pm grant jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
9. If you don't receive any error on the command prompt window then you manage to unlock the MoreLocale 2 application on your phone.
10. Go to your Note 4 launch MoreLocale 2 and select the language you want to load, set it as default then you are done.
Hope that this will help.

How to get Google Discover on your home screen

Note: I've only tried this on Oppo Find X2 Lite running Color OS 11.1 (Android 11), and I'm not responsible if you screw up something.
Note: you don't have to revert before every monthly update. But just to be safe, revert back before a major software update (like the Android 12 update).
This method doesn't require root nor a custom recovery. it's simple and you can revert back if you wish.
The reason why we can't get the Google Discover Feed on the home screen is because of Oppo's Smart Assistant app. So we'll be uninstalling it (kinda, see Note 2 at the end of the post), as soon as that's done, you'll get the Discover feed on the left page of your home screen (of course you'll need to have the Google app installed). If you would like to get Smart Assistant back, follow the steps in the To Revert back section.
By the way, if you don't want to bother with Command prompt, you can always just use a custom launcher like Lawnchair, that will give you the ability to use Google Discover without any ADB commands. If you want the safest route, go with this.
Steps:
1- Enable Developer Options (by going to Settings>About Phone>Version then clicking Build Number a bunch of times).
2- On your PC, download Platform Tools from this link: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools .
3- Extract the zip file to a folder.
4- Copy the path to that folder, then open open Command Prompt as an administrator and type "cd (the path you copied)" (example: cd C:/platform-tools ).
5- Enable ADB Debugging (by going to Settings>Additional Settings>Developer options then enable USB debugging).
6- Plug your phone to your PC, then change the connection method on your phone to "Transfer Files / Android Auto".
7- A pop-up saying " Allow USB debugging? " will appear, click Allow.
8- On your the command prompt window on your PC, type "adb devices" , you should see: "[your serial number] device".
9- Now type
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.assistantscreen
and hit enter, wait for it to finish.
10- Reboot your phone, you should see the Discover Feed on the the left screen. Enjoy !
To Revert back:
If you want to bring back Smart Assistant, repeat steps 4 through 8, then type in command prompt
Code:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.coloros.assistantscreen
Notes:
- After you're done, I recommend going back to Settings>Additional Settings>Developer options and disabling USB Debugging.
- The command doesn't actually delete the app from the phone, it just removes it for the main user, i.e. you.
- the monthly system updates don't bring back Smart Assistant, but I'd recommend reverting back before updating to Android 12 (if we're getting it ).
Full credit goes to @klanbo78 for this, thank you so much !

Thanks for the guide!
Have you been able to test it out on ColorOS 12?

zonzo3 said:
Thanks for the guide!
Have you been able to test it out on ColorOS 12?
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I still didn't receive the ColorOS 12 update on my device. Although I can confirm that this still works in the ColorOS 11.1 March 2022 update.
Have you managed to receive the ColorOS 12 update on this device? if so, would you mind mentioning from which country?