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Root helping please
- Thread starter zixxorb
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Code:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:phablet-team/tools && sudo apt-get-update
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs-multiarchEDIT - fixed.
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Sorry, I added a space. 
Code:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:phablet-team/tools && sudo apt-get-update
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs-multiarch
hablet-team/tools'.
^ Yup, EM's good like that. 
Code:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs-multiarchIt looks like you had an extra hyphen in the first command, so your local repo didn't update to let you run the second command.
The extra dash was entirely my fault. Sorry.
Earlier on, you said that you couldn't find a driver so you could adb from Windows?
Did you happen to try the Universal ADB Driver?
That's about the only thing I can think of at the moment if we can't get Linux to play nice.
Did you happen to try the Universal ADB Driver?
That's about the only thing I can think of at the moment if we can't get Linux to play nice.
No, adb is only part of this, then rest of the root method comes as a Linux method.
I'd make a 32-bit Live CD or USB so the Mini-SDK would work.
Either way, I agree, the sidetrack is taking too long and isn't worth it.
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The method centers on trigger - a bash script.
On 32-bit live media -
Download the root kit.
Do the apt-get install for adb.
Open Terminal Window in the root kit folder.
Test adb devices.
If no errors, follow steps from XDA thread exactly.
Which is what you've been trying to do all along.
On 32-bit live media -
Download the root kit.
Do the apt-get install for adb.
Open Terminal Window in the root kit folder.
Test adb devices.
If no errors, follow steps from XDA thread exactly.
Which is what you've been trying to do all along.
No, a forensics-based Linux is not your friend.
Get the latest LTS Ubuntu here -
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/
^ Choose 32-bit version.
Create live media of your choice -
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-ubuntu
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCD
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/burn-a-dvd-on-windows
I don't think so (or at least I couldn't find anything to suggest it). I actually found a lot of posts from folks complaining that they were having trouble getting adb to start on Kali after installing the SDK.
Kali is very capable and purpose-built, but not really great for general use. EM will probably have better luck guiding you through getting things up and running on a vanilla 32-bit Ubuntu setup.
If you have room on your windows HD, 20+GB at LEAST, try installing a 32 bit Linux OS (dualboot syle) so you can also make a few permanent additions that'll enable you to come back and rework on the phone at will.. Without reinstalling necessary packages every time you boot into it. I'm running Linux Mint 17.1, myself and have to say it's got a decent user interface compared to just a few yrs ago. Windows is so inherently problematic for Android that it's not funny. After SuperR introduced me to dualboot - I haven't looked back. Linux is my primary OS now and I only use Windows when absolutely necessary. Just a thought and a good suggestion. There's even been times when Windows wouldn't let me do something (like WiFi connection to a Brighthouse point) due to 3rd party restrictions but success in Linux sidestepped the 3rd party deal that carried over when I rebooted back to Windows since it was same PC. MANY advantages to dualboot. Seriously, give it a try.. [emoji89]
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