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How would I use the command fastboot getvar all? Does this require a computer or can it be used on the phone? What is fastboot?
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Crashdamage
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Here's a pretty fair e4xplanation:
http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-...tools-what-is-fastboot-do-you-use-it-0155640/
http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-...tools-what-is-fastboot-do-you-use-it-0155640/
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The fastboot utility does indeed require a PC.
It also typically requires specific USB drivers if you're using a Windows PC (Linux / Mac is a bit easier, but likely requires using sudo).
It also requires that your device is booted into what is called fastboot or bootloader mode (some a small number of (stubborn) devices that won't even show you the bootloader screen).
fastboot is a utility for interacting with the bootloader to do device-specific things (checking the bootloader lock state, flashing the boot or recovery partitions, etc.).
The functionality does vary by device and whether or not the bootloader is unlocked, though.
.The fastboot utility does indeed require a PC.
It also typically requires specific USB drivers if you're using a Windows PC (Linux / Mac is a bit easier, but likely requires using sudo).
It also requires that your device is booted into what is called fastboot or bootloader mode (some a small number of (stubborn) devices that won't even show you the bootloader screen).
fastboot is a utility for interacting with the bootloader to do device-specific things (checking the bootloader lock state, flashing the boot or recovery partitions, etc.).
The functionality does vary by device and whether or not the bootloader is unlocked, though.