How To Set Up ADB/USB Drivers for Android Devices + fbt cmds. So most people won’t have to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) ever, but if you want to learn how or want to get a little more technical with your Android phone, here’s how to get it set up.
What is ADB & Fastboot? ADB is generally used for development when trying to run applications on the phone from the computer so you can debug (hence the name) issues with your app you are creating. Let’s be real though, most of the time, it’s used for rooting Android devices. Since ADB allows you to communicate with an attached Android phone on a development level it’s extremely handy when we want to issue commands that allow us to, for example, push files to the device and then execute those files all in an effort to root the phone. Rooting a 2.2 Desire?
Programms for Rooting. Creating a GoldCard. GoldCard Generator. How to Create a Goldcard (Video) I. Before You Begin 1. Some memory cards simply will not let you edit them in the way we are about to, so you may need to do this procedure and if it doesn’t work, try a new memory card. 2GB Kingston SD card DOES work for sure so up to you if you want to just buy one of those before beginning. 2. YOU WILL NEED AN SD ADAPTER! II. 1. How To Setup ADB III. 1. 2. 3. 4. Cd\ cd\AndroidSDK\tools\ adb devices (wait for it to show a serial number underneath, if it doesn’t then reinstall the drivers from section I).
Adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid (There is no spaces in this line EXCEPT right after the word cat in the beginning, make sure to put that space in) How to root the HTC Desire (15/01/2010) How to Downgrade to Droid 2.1, HBOOT 0.83. [HOWTO] Downgrade Froyo (2.2) to Stock 2.1 (ANY HBOOT | WIN/LINUX/MAC | ROOT) *Please note: this utility may not function with some very new froyo releases (e.g. the ARA release) and almost certainly will not work on the official gingerbread release* This utility will quickly, safely and easily downgrade froyo to stock Android 2.1 (HTC software version 1.21.405.2, radio 32.41.00.32U_4.08.00.09, hboot 0.83), which can then be rooted with unrevoked3.
The downgraded ROM is fully compatible with SLCD and AMOLED screens. You do not have to downgrade to Android 2.1 with the supplied stock ROM. After the process is completed, just cancel the flash and install the ROM you require using the standard RUU method (this utility will prevent the version error you normally get when trying to install an older release).
In other words, some typical uses: It runs in Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. Requirements A working goldcard if your phone is or was branded. Process Further Information Linux/Mac Installation. Rooting a 2.2 Desire? :FORUM. Unrooting the HTC Desire. I.
Before You Begin 1. The only reason to unroot a phone is if you have to send it back in for warranty purposes. Otherwise just try loading a different ROM instead… II. 1. HTC Sync Original Desire RUUs (Choose the best one that suites your specific device) Thanks Jesterz @ XDA! 2. 3. 4. Reported Issue: Issue: After the RUU tries to reboot my phone into bootloader, it sits at Waiting for Bootloader and eventually gives me an error. Solution: Simply unplug the phone and plug it back in (leaving it on the HTC logo screen), and run the RUU again with it in that mode already. Issue: After the RUU says sending and updating signature, it brings up an error saying use the correct RUU for this device.
Solution: Either find a different RUU for your phone, or just put your Goldcard back into the phone and start over. If this procedure helped you, please consider donating to the original developer or at least sending them a thank you. For all the devices we have rooting procedures for, head here.