It would, at this time to be prepared for s-off, making sure you have all htc drivers install, sdk tools and the like, have you recovery.img ready to go and your supersu zip in the proper place, don't wait to the last minute to do this, then your ready to go.
I've been working on gathering everything up. I'm unlocked so I need to relock, install update, unlock and get root back yet. I've been holding off cause I hate to give up viper and go back to stock.
Where would one start? I don't know where to get sdk....not to mention how to use it. Do you think you could come up with a list of you have the time? Every phone I've rooted has had unlock tools (unrevoked for og Inc and alpha rev for Inc 2)
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Where would one start? I don't know where to get sdk....not to mention how to use it. Do you think you could come up with a list of you have the time? Every phone I've rooted has had unlock tools (unrevoked for og Inc and alpha rev for Inc 2)
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go to unlimited.io and you can get latest htc drivers and adb sdk tools too, they have links there. you can get recovery from hasoons tool. we don't have a root tool yet, it's coming.i should say s-off tool
as far as using adb and sdk tools, should be some instruction here somewhere, search the forums for it you should find it.
Thanks boss yeah I know no tool yet
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go to unlimited.io and you can get latest htc drivers and adb sdk tools too, they have links there. you can get recovery from hasoons tool. we don't have a root tool yet, it's coming.i should say s-off tool
as far as using adb and sdk tools, should be some instruction here somewhere, search the forums for it you should find it.
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Do we need root tool, or can we just flash recovery then su binary?
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Do we need root tool, or can we just flash recovery then su binary?
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you can't flash recovery til you either get s-off or unlocked bootloader, you can't flash SU til you have recovery, so.
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you can't flash recovery til you either get s-off or unlocked bootloader, you can't flash SU til you have recovery, so.
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I was saying once you have s-off
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I'd say get a ROM ready, once u get s-off, u can install recovery, then install a ROM.
the superuser root .zip is only needed if you plan to use the stock ROM.
I am so going to have to take my laptop to town to get to Wi-Fi to update Windows so I can root my phone.
To quote the juggernaut, "sh!t I've been ready to f!ck"
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go to unlimited.io and you can get latest htc drivers
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Whether I try to use the drivers from unlimited.io or the ones linked by jose51197 in the automatic unlock post I can't get them to install on my computer. I'm running 64-bit Windows 8 Release Preview Version 6.2 (Build 8400). OldNut5 mentioned that it worked for him on 64-bit Windows 8 Pro, so I don't think my operating system is the problem. As soon as the installer starts running, it shows an error message which reads:
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The Driver Installer is not supported for this Operating System!
Has anyone else had this problem? I tried running it as administrator, as well as running it in compatibility mode for both Windows 7 and Windows XP (SP3), but it always produced the same error. Am I missing something obvious, or does this only work on the Pro version of Windows 8 for some reason?
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Whether I try to use the drivers from unlimited.io or the ones linked by jose51197 in the automatic unlock post I can't get them to install on my computer. I'm running 64-bit Windows 8 Release Preview Version 6.2 (Build 8400). OldNut5 mentioned that it worked for him on 64-bit Windows 8 Pro, so I don't think my operating system is the problem. As soon as the installer starts running, it shows an error message which reads:
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The Driver Installer is not supported for this Operating System!
Has anyone else had this problem? I tried running it as administrator, as well as running it in compatibility mode for both Windows 7 and Windows XP (SP3), but it always produced the same error. Am I missing something obvious, or does this only work on the Pro version of Windows 8 for some reason?
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Drivers are designed to work for a specific operating system. I personally haven't been able to get a single driver for any device to work on Windows 8 that was designed for Windows 7. Vista drivers more often than not did work on Windows 7, though. Go figure.
In this thread, someone says they installed the most recent version of HTC Sync on Windows 8 and managed to get the drivers working. Try that.
EDIT: Just tried this on Windows 8 and it worked perfectly.
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EDIT: Just tried this on Windows 8 and it worked perfectly.
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Thanks a bunch! Installing HTC Sync didn't help, but this worked perfectly.
bleh, just use linux and you dont need to worry about drivers
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bleh, just use linux and you dont need to worry about drivers
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To be honest I dual-boot my computer and primarily use Ubuntu, but the automatic bootloader unlock guide was written for Windows with a handy zip of executables and a batch script, and I didn't want to have to figure out how to properly install adb on Ubuntu as well as risk messing something up if there happens to be a Linux-only issue.
It's nice to know that it should work on Ubuntu without any need for the drivers. I assume this is how I would have to install adb. It's a shame I can't just "sudo apt-get install adb" it...
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To be honest I dual-boot my computer and primarily use Ubuntu, but the automatic bootloader unlock guide was written for Windows with a handy zip of executables and a batch script, and I didn't want to have to figure out how to properly install adb on Ubuntu as well as risk messing something up if there happens to be a Linux-only issue.
It's nice to know that it should work on Ubuntu without any need for the drivers. I assume this is how I would have to install adb. It's a shame I can't just "sudo apt-get install adb" it...
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looks like a decent guide
Related
I'm sorry if there is something already posted here somewhere about the rezound, but I haven't seen anything...yet...lol.
I've been trying to root my rezound ALL DAY and can't seem to figure anything out apparently.
If someone could help me out with sending me a link to the best way of unlocking bootloader and then rooting my phone. I had a dinc2 previously and that was not as hard to root compared to the rezound IMO. So please, if someone can take the time for me and help me out with getting my phone unlocked and rooted I would greatly appreciate it a TON!!!
Try this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648578
http://bit.ly/N3cfpa
hey guys thanks for replying back....I'm still getting no luck whatsoever with unlocking the bootloader.....I'm doing everything (or so I think I am) right with the steps on htcdev.com and when I get to the command prompt and type in fastboot oem get_identifier_token...this is what comes up
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.....now I have NO CLUE what the heck to do!! I'm getting pissed off lol. I could really use some help here. thanks
You need to change the directory to where your fastboot is located.
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You need to change the directory to where your fastboot is located.
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Fastboot is located in the Android folder that i created....I found out my problem. My laptop isn't recognizing my phone at all. I read about this on a few forums about a lot of other people having this same issue with the rezound.....I try to install drivers on my pc for my phone to be recognized but its still not working....How did you or anyone else on here get their pc to recognize their phone???
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Fastboot is located in the Android folder that i created....I found out my problem. My laptop isn't recognizing my phone at all. I read about this on a few forums about a lot of other people having this same issue with the rezound.....I try to install drivers on my pc for my phone to be recognized but its still not working....How did you or anyone else on here get their pc to recognize their phone???
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Did you install HTC Sync properly? And have you tried installing the android usb drivers using SDK Manager?
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Did you install HTC Sync properly? And have you tried installing the android usb drivers using SDK Manager?
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Yep I've installed htc sync multiple times now and SDK manager as well. Still a no go. It's really frustrating I can even unlock my [email protected]#$%& phone lol. After I install SDK manager, is there something else I have to do to it??? I think I have everything ready to unlock my device but once I click fastboot OEM get identifier token it says waiting for device and doesn't do anything after that. Freakin sucks
Yeah make sure you have the HTC drivers installed. I had the same issue in Jan when I rooted mine, drivers weren't there.
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Yeah make sure you have the HTC drivers installed. I had the same issue in Jan when I rooted mine, drivers weren't there.
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I'm pretty sure I had them downloaded. Just to make sure, what is included in the drivers?? That way I know everything is there when its downloaded.
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Yep I've installed htc sync multiple times now and SDK manager as well. Still a no go. It's really frustrating I can even unlock my [email protected]#$%& phone lol. After I install SDK manager, is there something else I have to do to it??? I think I have everything ready to unlock my device but once I click fastboot OEM get identifier token it says waiting for device and doesn't do anything after that. Freakin sucks
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After you install Android SDK the directions on the HTCdev site tell you to run sdk manager and download the Android SDK Tools and Android SDK Platfrom-tools. What I did was to take this a step further and also install the Google USB Driver which is listed in ADB Manager under Extras and also the API's for GB and ICS. The API's really aren't necessary but I don't think ADB will recognize the phone without the Google USB Drivers.
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I'm pretty sure I had them downloaded. Just to make sure, what is included in the drivers?? That way I know everything is there when its downloaded.
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This may not work for you, but one time my drivers weren't working because I plugged my phone into a USB 3.0 port, so when I used a USB 2.0 port, it worked fine.
I'm trying to get this tool Minimal ADB and Fastboot installed on my PC, wan't to get rid of the large android-sdk folder. Problem is that I'm on Windows 8.1. Are there any drivers out for the Rezound that are compatible with my OS? I need the drivers so my phone is recognized.
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I'm trying to get this tool Minimal ADB and Fastboot installed on my PC, wan't to get rid of the large android-sdk folder. Problem is that I'm on Windows 8.1. Are there any drivers out for the Rezound that are compatible with my OS? I need the drivers so my phone is recognized.
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to put it lightly....no not really....most are made for windows 7...a google search may be able to help more....you may be able to do a compatability mode install but i cant guarantee itll work
HTC hasn't made drivers for any device on windows 8.1. Why not just use a linux live CD for your phone needs? Or just use linux all together, no need for drivers there
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HTC hasn't made drivers for any device on windows 8.1. Why not just use a linux live CD for your phone needs? Or just use linux all together, no need for drivers there
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Thx for the advice but I wouldn't even know where to begin. I'm pretty tech Davy but computer's, os, aren't really my strong point. Even ubuntu scares me lol.
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There are some noob friendly distros out there for the beginner who knows nothing about linux. Almost all linux distros have live CDs to try them out before install.
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I am using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45417322
For adb and fastboot stuff, and I'm running Win8.1.
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tmanschuette said:
I am using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45417322
For adb and fastboot stuff, and I'm running Win8.1.
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Thanks for posting that link here. I know the Rezzy is a dying breed, but I still have mine, and I always have a heck of a time getting my Windows 8-OS computer to recognize my device correctly. The tool pointed to in your link seems to keep adb/fastboot updated as well.
I'm already rooted, but I started up the app as administrator connected the phone, refreshed in the About Phone tab, and lo and behold, it recoginized it. The only test I ran was to boot into the bootloader using the tool. No problems. Hope other tasks go just as well...
cheers,
john
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HTC hasn't made drivers for any device on windows 8.1. Why not just use a linux live CD for your phone needs? Or just use linux all together, no need for drivers there
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so just running a live disc can connect me with fastboot commands?
I imagine this is consistent for all of the android phones I'm tinkering and learning with (rezound, one, s3)?
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so just running a live disc can connect me with fastboot commands?
I imagine this is consistent for all of the android phones I'm tinkering and learning with (rezound, one, s3)?
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if trying to obtain s-off or flashing anything via fastboot via linux my guide is what you will need bud....seeing as windows 8 still has many bugs and issues...
REV3NT3CH said:
if trying to obtain s-off or flashing anything via fastboot via linux my guide is what you will need bud....seeing as windows 8 still has many bugs and issues...
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I have to agree with this... use the Linux version and boot via a live CD.
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The only test I ran was to boot into the bootloader using the tool.
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Since the time of my original post in this thread, I've now tried to use fastboot commands. No dice. This all-in-one is definitely not a panacea for Win8.1 users.
So I'd have to agree with other users in this thread: Use a Linux variant for your work on HTC phones. Adb and fastboot are line commands for Heaven's sake, so most tasks won't require one to learn and understand the ins and outs of Linux.
Good luck,
john
jrredho said:
Since the time of my original post in this thread, I've now tried to use fastboot commands. No dice. This all-in-one is definitely not a panacea for Win8.1 users.
So I'd have to agree with other users in this thread: Use a Linux variant for your work on HTC phones. Adb and fastboot are line commands for Heaven's sake, so most tasks won't require one to learn and understand the ins and outs of Linux.
Good luck,
john
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or downgrade to windows 7...lol
I am so serious about this I have been sitting here for 3 hours trying to find a way to unlock the bootloader without code, or terminal, or other stuff a non-coder would know. I have read about moonshine and some jcase exploit a bunch of other ones I forgot the names of. Windroid looked good but cant download and doesn't work on windows 8.1 or software 2.something
Mines is sadly still on 4.1.1 with software number 2.06 (whatever that is)
At this point all I am looking for is a way to unlock with one click or a way that won't have a ultra high risk of bricking my device if something as simple as a space or comma is left out of whatever it is. I'm not a noob at android or any other os but whatever hacking or software edits I've done never involved command terminal.
If there is no easy way to unlock the bootloader, I am going back to Samsung after being a Samsung person for 4 years, I never had to do this and I've gotten so use to installing custom roms I can't live without doing it....
Help
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I am so serious about this I have been sitting here for 3 hours trying to find a way to unlock the bootloader without code, or terminal, or other stuff a non-coder would know. I have read about moonshine and some jcase exploit a bunch of other ones I forgot the names of. Windroid looked good but cant download and doesn't work on windows 8.1 or software 2.something
Mines is sadly still on 4.1.1 with software number 2.06 (whatever that is)
At this point all I am looking for is a way to unlock with one click or a way that won't have a ultra high risk of bricking my device if something as simple as a space or comma is left out of whatever it is. I'm not a noob at android or any other os but whatever hacking or software edits I've done never involved command terminal.
If there is no easy way to unlock the bootloader, I am going back to Samsung after being a Samsung person for 4 years, I never had to do this and I've gotten so use to installing custom roms I can't live without doing it....
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Rumrunner is what you want, good luck with 8.1, it does not like HTC drivers. There are several threads about both topics.
Use rumrunner.
It is rare to brick your device with it, and the good thing is you can always start over and get it working.
As far as command line knowledge, I have none, but the devs have put everything you need on "paper". Just copy and paste.
I'm not sure why you're doubting yourself or want a one-click method. First, I have no command line knowledge and have done a bunch of things as long as I follow the dev's instructions. Two, the only truely bricked DNAs I've seen ended up being hardware related.
So unlock that sucker and report back with your success. Use a Win7 computer.
There is a newer, more simple method to unlock the bootloader. 2 files, quick and easy.
Firewater S-OFF
No luck with any of these because I have a windows 8.1 laptop. I tried installing the windows 8 drivers and it still didn't detect fastboot. I went to the library to try their windows XP computers. Can't install hardware so that's a no. Is there any way to do it on windows 8 because I don't know anyone that doesnt have windows 8 willing to let me install a driver on their computer for this.
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No luck with any of these because I have a windows 8.1 laptop. I tried installing the windows 8 drivers and it still didn't detect fastboot. I went to the library to try their windows XP computers. Can't install hardware so that's a no. Is there any way to do it on windows 8 because I don't know anyone that doesnt have windows 8 willing to let me install a driver on their computer for this.
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I tried and tried and have had 0 luck with any adb drivers on Windows 8 or 8.1. You will need to use windows 7 or prior. Find an hold hard drive, throw 7 on it, and there ya go. Or find a friend, work, anyone that has windows 7 and ask to use their computer for an hour.
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No luck with any of these because I have a windows 8.1 laptop. I tried installing the windows 8 drivers and it still didn't detect fastboot. I went to the library to try their windows XP computers. Can't install hardware so that's a no. Is there any way to do it on windows 8 because I don't know anyone that doesnt have windows 8 willing to let me install a driver on their computer for this.
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you dont need fastboot with firewater just adb
Firewater S-OFF works, no problems
I just got Droid Dna and it has 4.4.2 Kitkat. Is there anyway to unlock its bootloader, or at the least root the phone?
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Btw, just tried this and was able to root successfully. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
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I just did it a few days ago I had a friend who came to my house and replaced my something in one of my folders with something.
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I just did it a few days ago I had a friend who came to my house and replaced my something in one of my folders with something.
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Can you give some details?
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I'm not sure what he did I still have the files all he did was drag and drop them into the drivers folder and replace the ones that were already there. When I get home I could screenshot them or whatever.
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You should just download the exploit unzip it and extract it to a folder on the desktop. Then hook your phone up follow directions and run the exe that contains the exploit and you should be done when it completes. It doesn't get any easier than a one click method.
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Sorry for the long reply. And when i get home ill do all of that once i find the files first.
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I can't find the exploit anymore the page on mediafire I got it from said it was removed. And I forgot to mention the one I had contained a .exe in it but that didn't work for me.
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My phone has an older version of TWRP and I want to update it so that I can update to Viper Sense 6.0 and I can not do so. I believe I need to reinstall adb and fastboot drivers, how would I go about that (where can I find the correct drivers)? I am on Windows 8.1.
dkris2020 said:
My phone has an older version of TWRP and I want to update it so that I can update to Viper Sense 6.0 and I can not do so. I believe I need to reinstall adb and fastboot drivers, how would I go about that (where can I find the correct drivers)? I am on Windows 8.1.
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try this thread, worked for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757414
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try this thread, worked for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757414
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This works for me until I go into fastboot, still doesn't recognize my device. Will the Win. 8 drivers for the USB 3.0 thing work since I have 8.1?
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This works for me until I go into fastboot, still doesn't recognize my device. Will the Win. 8 drivers for the USB 3.0 thing work since I have 8.1?
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I have 8.1 also with usb 2.0, did yiu try the section for usb 3.0 in the thread?
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My phone has an older version of TWRP and I want to update it so that I can update to Viper Sense 6.0 and I can not do so. I believe I need to reinstall adb and fastboot drivers, how would I go about that (where can I find the correct drivers)? I am on Windows 8.1.
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Download the newest twrp image to your phone. Then go to the market and download flashify. It's a free app and it will flash the image for you from your phone. Worked perfect for me on my DNA. It's one way to just avoid using a computer to flash an image. Try that and report back.
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This works for me until I go into fastboot, still doesn't recognize my device. Will the Win. 8 drivers for the USB 3.0 thing work since I have 8.1?
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Try installing PDAnet, it's installed some blanket drivers that have helped me out of recognition issues in the past!
Hi forum,
Just wondereing if there is a method to unlock a redmi note 3 using a version of linux?
I dont have access to a windows system
Have you tried making miflash work with wine?
thanks for the reply - I've not tried with wine.
Could be an option - or perhaps VirtualBox.
Just hoped there might be another solution that someone knows.
paulsmith288 said:
thanks for the reply - I've not tried with wine.
Could be an option - or perhaps VirtualBox.
Just hoped there might be another solution that someone knows.
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Vbox stinks, the device may not be detected due to the fact that that's a virtual USB controller in it. And make sure you have a 64bit system
Only adb and fastboot after bootloader unlock, nothing other work on Linux.
This is the reason, why I got dualboot.
Yes it is true that only adb and fastboot work perfectly in linux.
paulsmith288 said:
Hi forum,
Just wondereing if there is a method to unlock a redmi note 3 using a version of linux?
I dont have access to a windows system
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Did you manage to do it with linux ?
I don't want to install windows just for this.
Hello. I have just successfully unlocked my Mi5 from Linux. The tool I used is MiUnlockTool - it is an unofficial tool which replicates the official one, but is written in Java and hence is cross-platform.
One notice: if you launch the tool using the included .sh script, it will require root privileges. But on my system, root is not required for fastboot. So I launched it directly as "java -jar bin/MiUnlockTool.jar" and it worked like a charm.
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Hi forum,
Just wondereing if there is a method to unlock a redmi note 3 using a version of linux?
I dont have access to a windows system
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Hi,
Here is a great way to do it. Maybe it will help - works on Linux
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-vm-xiaomi-unlock-bootloader-using-linux-and-mi-unlock-tool-or-any-other-virtual-machine.4569985/