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Root Cant "open command window here" windows xp
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I had that issue when I had XP..
Go here and download the ""open command window here" file.
Run the .exe and you should be set to go!
Windows XP downloads - Microsoft Windows
I don't think you can do that in windows xp...that option didn't come out until vista or windows 7...
When I was on xp, it was frustrating because I had to click "start" then "run" then "cmd" then type in the path to my Android folder...It was a PITA!
I missed that he has XP........It's early so I'll ask for a pass
lol
I also need a pass once in a while, so here ya go!
@P7m3r---I started a thread for you here so more people can see it and so that others can see it if they searched for it.
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Thanks!
Hope our replies help you!
Ask any other questions you may have....we'll be here!!
You opened up the command prompt at your Android folder, where, you should have 3 files correct?
adb.exe
fastboot.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
Are you in the "fastboot" on your screen on your phone?
Do you have htc sync installed?
Do you have java installed?
Sorry for the questions...
yeah I do, although in the android folder the adb and fastboot icons just say fastboot and adb, then don't have ".exe" after them. Have I done this wrong then?
No, that's fine..windows hides file extensions.
Do you have anything else installed that may be trying to communicate with phone such as pdanet, or doubletwist?
I don't believe so, but I will run a search just to be sure. could it be that I set my usb option to charge only on my phone?
you should be in your bootloader screen. See the first few steps on the website...
you should be in your bootloader screen. See the first few steps on the website...
yep I am in my bootloader screen and everything, I followed all the steps just when I go to put in fastboot oem get_identifier_token in the command window it says waiting for device
I guess your comment here thru me for a loop thinking your phone was booted up and not in the bootloader screen.
o.k...does the word on your phone screen say "fastboot usb" in red letters when the phone is plugged in?
Perhaps try a different usb cord?
what about anti virus? do you have pda net or double twist? if so uninstall or disable them.
I guess your comment here thru me for a loop thinking your phone was booted up and not in the bootloader screen.
o.k...does the word on your phone screen say "fastboot usb" in red letters when the phone is plugged in?
Perhaps try a different usb cord?
one easy step, I guess that usb port on my pc didnt work lol sorry guys for the trouble.... I may be posting again though, I'm a bit nervous. I don't want to screw my phone up
its all good. and don't be nervous. it is super hard to brick your phone. and i mean super hard to brick it.
haha...no worries...it's ok to be nervous...at this point, there is nothing you can do to fudge your phone
okay I did step one on the revised rooting gingerbread 2.3.5
htcdev method
then I did step two
ADB command method
now step three
I have not done the vr superwipe should I?
I also am going to use the rom recommended
And when it says go into recovery that means to turn it on by pressing power and volume down at the same time right?
htcdev method
then I did step two
ADB command method
now step three
I have not done the vr superwipe should I?
I also am going to use the rom recommended
And when it says go into recovery that means to turn it on by pressing power and volume down at the same time right?
Superwipe....optional....it helps to wipe prior to a rom flash....I would download it now but do not unzip it...until you get used to wiping, use it....
Recovery....the volume/power combo will put you into bootloader screen....from there you can select recovery to get into recovery...