I545_OC1_Batch_Debloater (Windows, Linux, Mac) - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

**Root access required**
Download:
- I545_OC1_Batch_DeBloater
- debloat.zip by @klabit87 for Linux & Mac Users
Instructions:
1. Extract the I545_OC1_Batch_DeBloater folder onto your desktop.
2. Turn on USB Debugging from Developer Options and connect your device to your *PC.
3. Double-click DeBloater.bat to launch the program.
4. Select "Light," "Medium," or "Extreme" **debloating and press Enter.
5. Grant Root Access if prompted by your device and press Enter to begin.
6. Once complete press Enter to return to the Main Menu and select ***Reboot Device.
7. Last, select Exit from the main menu to end your session. Done!
* Make certain that you have Samsung Drivers installed.
** Use notepad++ or other text editor to view/edit the lists of removed apps in DeBloater.bat file.
*** It is normal for apps to begin force closing prior to rebooting your device.

wanna point out that this is windows only, as i dont think there are any low-level samsung drivers for linux
and this is a batch file.

skepticmisfit said:
wanna point out that this is windows only, as i dont think there are any low-level samsung drivers for linux
and this is a batch file.
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Correct, windows only.

worked great for me. using the extreme option (cuz 90s kid) left only s memo and s voice as far as any real bloatware. so much easier than using titanium backup and having to go through stuff. thanks for this, muniz

skepticmisfit said:
wanna point out that this is windows only, as i dont think there are any low-level samsung drivers for linux
and this is a batch file.
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Just sent script to muniz_ri for approval for Linux and probably Mac users.
Tested adb functions and everything works on Ubuntu 14.04
Edit:
Just been given the go ahead by @muniz_ri
Here is the link for the linux version, as I said it may work for Mac
debloat.zip
As always you are more than welcome to add this to the op if you wish.

Muniz I ran the batch file and it worked great getting rid of all that bloat. Thank you very much. One thing that surprised me though is that I went from 5.15GB of used internal storage to 4.98GB after debloating and that's after running CCleaner to get rid of any left over junk. I was expecting to gain more memory space considering how many apps were removed. Is this normal? Thanks

Eddie Hicks said:
Muniz I ran the batch file and it worked great getting rid of all that bloat. Thank you very much. One thing that surprised me though is that I went from 5.15GB of used internal storage to 4.98GB after debloating and that's after running CCleaner to get rid of any left over junk. I was expecting to gain more memory space considering how many apps were removed. Is this normal? Thanks
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there's three settings in the batch script. which one did you use?
also, the bloat apps aren't really that big, they're all near the 10-20mb or less ballpark. accumulating 20 of them up probably frees up like maybe 100-200 mb of space. this is of course wild speculation as I usually make but still, something to consider

skepticmisfit said:
there's three settings in the batch script. which one did you use?
also, the bloat apps aren't really that big, they're all near the 10-20mb or less ballpark. accumulating 20 of them up probably frees up like maybe 100-200 mb of space. this is of course wild speculation as I usually make but still, something to consider
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Thanks for getting back. I used extreme setting. I guess the files are not as large as I thought. I may not have gained much memory space but at least the bloat is gone.

I gave adb root permissions through SuperSU, ran this (slightly customized extreme, I kept Hangouts), and verified that the folders have been removed. After doing that, many of the apps I still had to manually uninstall (is that normal?), and some I'm not sure if I even can remove some (I just have a disable option).
I know you guys know better than I, but is simply removing these directories from /system/app enough to uninstall the applications?
Thanks.

Hi @muniz_ri you are my guru in these topics what's your position in new update for SCH-I545 how can we update without loose detox and root and xposed thanks in advance
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EdrickMG said:
Hi @muniz_ri you are my guru in these topics what's your position in new update for SCH-I545 how can we update without loose detox and root and xposed thanks in advance
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Someone needs to capture the ota so that a pre-rooted ROM can be created.

this works on of1, using the same instructions.
it seems samsung gave up on Story Album because both story album related apps were apparently not present, according to the debloater tool. hooray for removed bloat!

muniz_ri said:
Someone needs to capture the ota so that a pre-rooted ROM can be created.
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Hello,
I'm a programmer (in college, mostly C & C++), but my knowledge of android is limited to rooting my S4 and other stuff I've gleaned while lurking on xda.
A quick search for how to capture an ota seems that it's not terribly difficult to do. ex http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589754
Is my impression (capturing ota update is not hard) correct? If so, why hasn't it been done? If the answers to those questions are "Yes" and "No good reason," respectively, I might be able to donate some of my time to do it. Would that be useful?

jdelphiki99 said:
Hello,
I'm a programmer (in college, mostly C & C++), but my knowledge of android is limited to rooting my S4 and other stuff I've gleaned while lurking on xda.
A quick search for how to capture an ota seems that it's not terribly difficult to do. ex http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589754
Is my impression (capturing ota update is not hard) correct? If so, why hasn't it been done? If the answers to those questions are "Yes" and "No good reason," respectively, I might be able to donate some of my time to do it. Would that be useful?
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Muniz already got the update and created instructions for OF1 here

Is there a list of what gets removed at each level?

rpmm70 said:
Is there a list of what gets removed at each level?
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Open the .bat file and you can read it all to see.

adb is not a recognized command
when i tried this it says that adb is not a recognized command. running windows 10 is that why?

devtinagub said:
when i tried this it says that adb is not a recognized command. running windows 10 is that why?
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You may have deleted adb.exe from the extracted folder (maybe you havent extracted all the files), you must have the 4 files included at zip:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
Debloater.bat

solved! thank you
Edgardo_Uchiha said:
You may have deleted adb.exe from the extracted folder (maybe you havent extracted all the files), you must have the 4 files included at zip:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
Debloater.bat
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thank you so much i finally was able to root my phone last night! you are awesome!

it says "no such file or directory" for everything on my phone when I run it. Any ideas there?

Related

[ONLINE ROM LIBRARY, GUI & Android TOOL for HTC PHONES]

We've updated a bit....
Download Link: [Here]
We now have a complimentary app on the app store for this A4D App.
What is A4D?
The goal of A4D is for us to move beyond just N1 make it an all in one flashing/upgrading/android utility. We just added a ROM library with MD5s. We are not going to be hosting the actual ROMs by themselves so if you report a dead link, they will be taken down (after a number of reports). You can also add your own ROMs as well into the library.
The ROM library will be supported by both Android and Desktop App. We are rewriting the Desktop apps so that we can do all 3 platforms in one, Linux, Windows, and Mac. You'll love the layout of the app. That's all we can say for now.
Oh one more thing. The android app won the best android app award at the Mobile in the Middle Hack-a-thon over the weekend in Chicago (on 3/6/2010).
I would like you guys to try out the app and tell us feedbacks. Also feel free to add your own ROMs to the Database and tell us how we can make the DB better. There a number of features we are trying to add as well. But with our full time jobs... things are going a little slower than we wanted. Sorry.
Requirements to run the app on Android: Amon_RA's recovery. That's what we tested it with.
Reserved
Reserved for Future Updates / Changelog
Can't wait to see if this is fool proof.
Add md5 check. Make it in this way: user have to enter/copy-past md5 hashsum from forum/site. Program calculates md5 of image and says image is good or bad. Also you can disable flashing with out this check. ;-)
good idea. Will do that. That will help with flashing screwed up downloads.
Hi
Thank you for sharing the application.
Does it flash the radio too? I mean CyanogenMod has two files a radio ROM and a CyanogenMod ROM. Does it flash both of them to the phone?
Thanks.
Radio flash is in there we took it out. May do so in the next release but radio flashing is dangerous (can brick phones) so...
Hey Lwin,
Nice concept man, this is gonna prove very handy for many peeps.
You've come up trumps again
So, this is a desktop application?
Does it flash ROM's from your desktop or copy them over and just run the commands on the phone for you?
I ask, as I'm having some problems flashing now, based round a slightly faulty Micro SD card. Does it store backups on the phone or on your desktop PC?
This program is written so you don't have to do command line commands. Everything else remains the same. If you are doing a Nand backup, it goes where it used to go.
I would recommend fixing your "slightly faulty Micro SD card" by getting a new card.
nice app for those that aren't familiar with cmd or jus pure...lazy lol
maybe the screens should be bigger as quite hard to see clearly whats available.
Pure Genius...
seraph1024 said:
Here is the GUI tool for unlocking, updating, restoring, flashing of the N1 (and in theory should work on all HTC androids).
Try it out and see if it is useful. The tool is made to help for people with very basic skills since the tool at this stage is a wrapper for the shell commands at this point.
Again, as usual, we take no responsibility for loss of sleep, loss of phone or screw ups on our side (due to app) or on your side (due to lack of ability to follow instructions).
I wish to make it more simple. We welcome feed backs.
Seraph1024 - ShadowPyro
Download Link: [Here]
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Hey Seraph, This is getting better and better everyday.. How is your windows and android port.. Oh and don't forget there little buddy, I need you on my Mobility Team when we arrive to the scene.. Android and Audi... Almost there....
Edit: Okay, can't run on Mac, of course will in VMware, can you please make this mac native too... It would be great as per what MooMoo said, for all who are lazy...
shadowpyro said:
This program is written so you don't have to do command line commands. Everything else remains the same.
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But I don't use command line now. I didn't realise anyone did. Do you not just boot into RA Recovery and flash from there?
shadowpyro said:
I would recommend fixing your "slightly faulty Micro SD card" by getting a new card.
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Thanks, I didn't ask for advice.
GodDriven said:
Hey Seraph, This is getting better and better everyday.. How is your windows and android port.. Oh and don't forget there little buddy, I need you on my Mobility Team when we arrive to the scene.. Android and Audi... Almost there....
Edit: Okay, can't run on Mac, of course will in VMware, can you please make this mac native too... It would be great as per what MooMoo said, for all who are lazy...
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There will be a mac port sometime this week. I can most likely port to linux too but if you know linux and if you have to use wrapper, you have an issue
install issues
I tried to install it but got a system update required....
extracted the sdk to the folder C:\android-sdk-windows
extracted android4dummies and clicked setup
I get a pop up with the following:
unable to install or run the application. the application requires that system assembly system.data, entry version 3.5.0.0 be installed in the global system cache.....???
What do I do now?
Sounds like the app uses .NET framework 3.5.
So goto microsoft website an get 3.5 .Net Framework.
pwvandeursen said:
I tried to install it but got a system update required....
extracted the sdk to the folder C:\android-sdk-windows
extracted android4dummies and clicked setup
I get a pop up with the following:
unable to install or run the application. the application requires that system assembly system.data, entry version 3.5.0.0 be installed in the global system cache.....???
What do I do now?
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You do need .Net 3.5. It should have asked you, if not installed that as a prerequisite.
I went to MS and downloaded the .net 3.5 installed it (apparently it was already on my pc, so instead of installing I tried to repair it. no success....
pwvandeursen said:
I went to MS and downloaded the .net 3.5 installed it (apparently it was already on my pc, so instead of installing I tried to repair it. no success....
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Can you send us a screenshot.
Do not unzip into C:\android-sdk-windows. App will install SDK or search for the SDK there.
Unzip on your desktop or temp and install from there.
just to be clear, I unzipped adroid sdk and placed in the mentioned location. the android4dummies is extracted on the desktop and executed from there..
so should I remove the SDK and retry?

[Guide] How to install Ubuntu Linux on your phone [1.0 Coming Soon]

Notice:
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Sorry guys this no longer works...
Ubuntu removed alot of the files needed to run it on a phone off of their website which is why you are getting the errors on the script to try and install it.
Recapped:
Here's what I mean the website the script is going to to get the files no longer exists...
Heres an example to see for yourself: http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/pool/universe/t/tightvnc/tightvncserver_1.3.9-4_armel.deb
I will try and find a new link to plug in but for now it DOES NOT WORK!
Thank you for your patience on the thread,
StrumerJohn
==== How to Install Ubuntu Linux on your HTC EVO 3D / Sensation 4G ====
Table of Contents
Post 1
1: Disclaimer
2: Pre Requirements
3: PC Guide to push to phone
4: MAC Guide to push to phone
5: Additional Scripts
6: Credits
Post 2
1: FAQs
2: Recognitions
Post 3
1: News and Updates
2: Additional Notices
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-Disclaimer-
This has been tested on my phone and runs perfectly fine, I am not responsible for you breaking, bricking, or dropping your phone on the floor and causing the USB cable to fall out and blow up your device.
Pre Requirements:
A rooted HTC EVO 3D or Sensation 4G
A S-off'd HTC EVO 3D or Sensation 4G
netarchy's kernel (Silverneedle Test5)
Android SDK
The USB drivers for your phone. (x32) (x64)
A microSD Card
2.3 GB Free of space on your microSD card
Know how to read to directions
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The intense Procedure:
1. Download this version of Ubuntu. [Download #1] [Download #2]
2. Unzip the Ubuntu folder to your desktop and if you want, delete the compressed one you downloaded.
3. On your phone go to Settings > Applications > Development and turn on USB debugging.
4. Plug in your USB cable (from your computer to your phone) and mount your (mirco)SD card.
5. Move or copy over the unzipped / normal Ubuntu folder. This will take a long time unless you have a class10 microSD card.
6. After moving / copying that file over, tell your phone to unmount the (micro)SD card / Set the phone to Charge Only mode.
7. Now on your computer, go to where you have Android SDK installed. (Example on my computer: E:\Program Files (X86)\Android\android-sdk )
8. When in the main SDK folder, hold shift and right click a blank area and then click on "open command window here". It should of opened the command line window with the directory of your SDK already put in. If not type cd "C:\Your directory or location of your SDK"
9. Now type "cd platform-tools"
9.5. (Optional) "type adb devices" and check if the computer recognizes your phone. If not you need to reinstall your drivers from the download link above in the requirements.
10. Type "adb shell"
11. Type "su" so we have superuser permissions
12. Type "cd /sdcard" so the directory is changed to the (micro)SD card
13. Type "cd ubuntu" so the directory is changed to the Ubuntu File
14. Type "sh ubuntu.sh" so we can install Ubuntu
15. Type "bootubuntu" to start up Ubuntu. Next time you enter Ubuntu, you just need to type "bootubuntu" from your /sdcard/ubuntu directory, there is no need to run ubuntu.sh again.
16. If you got "[email protected]" in the command line, you have sucessfully installed Ubuntu. If not make sure you installed netarchy's kernel. If it still does not install correctly please try a different ROM, I have only tested this on SteelROM 1.1. *AFTER INSTALLING ANY ROM, YOU NEED TO REINTALL THE KERNEL.*
17. Now type "apt-get update" to update Ubuntu to the latest version. Then "apt-get upgrade" to apply the update.
18. Type "apt-get install tightvncserver" to install the vncserver. (Your telling your phone to read off it self pretty much.)
19. Type "export USER=root" To make yourself a user / the user
20. Type "vncserver -geometry 1024×800" to set the screen resolution you want to display on your phone. Remember you can always zoom in by pinching, so you don't need to make this that much smaller. You should also get prompted to set a password, do so. You will need to remember this password to log in.
21. Download the AndroidVNC Viewer off the Market here.
22. Open the viewer, and put in a nickname, your PASSWORD FROM ABOVE, and for the IP Address put: 127.0.0.1 for the port put 5901. THEN SCROLL DOWN and make the COLOR FORMAT 24-bit colors (4bpp).
And finally, hit Connect to launch Ubuntu on your phone!
For Mac users:
Finder -> Applications -> Utilities (folder) -> Terminal
When you cd to where your adb is located, cd is lowercase as are most all unix commands.
If you're unsure where to go, get to adb in your Finder, right-click, get info, the pop-up will show you the path. Note in unix that the folders (subdirectories) are separated by / and not by \ like in Windows.
Once you're there, the only trick you need to know is to tell unix that adb is located where you are, so you change the adb shell command like this:
./adb shell
That's about it, all other instructions once you're inside the phone shell are the same.
OBTW - after the unzip of the initial file from the OP, just drag and drop the whole ubuntu folder to your NO NAME drive (normal sd card formatting doesn't get a name at the factory, so by now you know that your sd card mounts like that anyways I'd suppose - just put it here in case).
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Additional Scripts
Danaff37's
danaff37 said:
That's the script catted out.
I posted a different script a few pages back that I think will help you guys. I modified it so we should have no trouble with apps in sd.. I finally got a bigger sdcard so I can test this stuff and this script works great. Please guys try this script. If you download it in phone it will change the name and add a bin on it I think, so rename it accordingly and make sure it gets into /system/bin with the right permissions (755 or rwxr-xr-x), then run it
http://db.tt/gin57Gd
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Credits:
Ubuntu Modded and Guide by: Me
Mac Guide Written by: EarlyMon
danaff37's Script by : danaff37 (of course)
Original dev of Ubuntu: Zedomax
If you have any problems beside the slow downloads because of the blown up servers, let me know below. Also I tried to type this fast, so if there is any typo's or broken links let me know too! Thanks!
Also feel free to hit the Thanks button or Donate for more Guides
FAQS
FAQS
Do I need to have everything in the android-sdk downloaded and installed?
No, you just need to have the base sdk.
When I tell the command prompt to adb devices, my phone does not show up!!
Make sure you have installed the proper drivers for your phone and for your correct operating system
I'm not getting "[email protected]" when I type / copy-&-paste "bootubuntu"
Well, this could be for a various amount of reasons, first make sure you have a rooted HTC EVO 3D/Sensation. And by root, I mean a full root, not just a temp root or S-off. If you still do not get "[email protected]", flash your device (or go though your data folder and delete all the ubuntu files, then delete the ubuntu file off of your sd card and clear your caches.), and retry the above steps. If the problem still persists, then please PM me with your exact problem.
I'm having issues within the VNC, and I get an error message when I hit "connect".
Make sure you typed your password correctly, the passwords are case sensitive. If you still cannot get in, make sure your IP Adress is set to "127.0.0.1" and your Port(s) are "5901".
The colors on my screen look all weird and disorientated, how do I fix this?
Close Ubuntu, and re-open the VNC application, then scroll down to "Color Format" and tap on "24-bit color (4 bpp)".
The on-screen keyboard does not work and I get a different letter or character for whatever character I type!
The on-screen keyboard will work now, if you install LXDE.
I'm not good with reading text! I need a video demonstration!
For a video head here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbunTRzEQCI
How do I close Ubuntu?
Two options here:
1.Logout of the server and go to your homescreen and push menu, then go to settings, then Applications, then Running Services and close any remaining open part of the server program. The service may re-open later, do not close it though. It won't use up a noticable amount of RAM, just enough to make sure the application opens quick again.
2. Logout of the server and use your favorite task killer to close the server process. The service may re-open later, do not close it though. It won't use up a noticable amount of RAM, just enough to make sure the application opens quick again.
FAQS should be in order chronologically (until the end of them).​
I would like to give a huge thanks to EarlyMon, for helping out lost members. This thread would not be as peaceful if it were not for him.
And it seems I have forgotten to list another VERY helpful person here, danaff37. I am really grateful to both of these two for all of the help and work they have done to aid others.
Am I missing a question that you are pretty sure is asked ALOT (lol)? Then PM me please and I'll get it up here ASAP!
Upcoming Change log for final release:
(StrumerJohn's Zedomax Ubuntu Mod)
Made a launchable .exe for easier updating and installing of Ubuntu
Default mode LXDE for fixed keyboard
Pushes Server application to your phone
Fixed a few problems that caused people to have an error in installing
Server application updated
Fixed port issues for log in errors
News update 11/13/11
Bad news and Good News:
Ubuntu was successfully updated
Update brakes keyboard
Update breaks Apps2SD
Update takes up less space (1GB instead of 2GB)
Update ONLY works on MIUI so far
Updated script to add work around for those facing issues
Computer .exe only working on x64 Windows 7 computers ;-;
Thank you for those of you testing! Might make this open Beta...!
Version as of 12/12/11
Alpha Build 1.0
What Doesn't Work so far:
Boots to latest version only to lock up phone (Unless you are running MIUI)
Keyboard borked
Doesn't work on ICS
Audio Broken
Apps Saved on SD
What works:
Everything else
Sweeeeet.
Appreciate my help? Thank me
Wow this is amazing! Never used linux before tho...
Haven't looked at the bootubuntu script yet, but I know a lot of these couldn't work if you had any apps on sdcard at all. Each app moved to sd takes a loop device.
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maazing will try tonight!!!!!!
danaff37 said:
Haven't looked at the bootubuntu script yet, but I know a lot of these couldn't work if you had any apps on sdcard at all. Each app moved to sd takes a loop device.
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Just moved partially like moving to the SD or Actually having them Downloaded and Installed to the SD?
Interesting. Nice write up
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Cool...
But, why.
Cause you can?
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Because Ubuntu has some computer applications you can't normally use on your phone. In the browser download Java and check out runescape runs like shizzle but once we get new quad phones out I'm sure it would run fine. lol
This is what I wanted. Million thanks....
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Added to my 'Complete LIST' thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16132451
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Just moved partially like moving to the SD or Actually having them Downloaded and Installed to the SD?
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Using the stock apps to sd like under manage applications (like the same as is available on a non rooted phone). The script for ch rooting can be made to work around it though. But most aren't.
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Using the stock apps to sd like under manage applications (like the same as is available on a non rooted phone). The script for ch rooting can be made to work around it though. But most aren't.
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If there are any small minor problems like that and it's not working proper, let me know. I'll mess around with some things and release a patch.
Installed successfully and works great except I can't type cause of the keyboard glitch. Anyway around it?
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Working with shooter rewind
akiradavis said:
Installed successfully and works great except I can't type cause of the keyboard glitch. Anyway around it?
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The only way to get around it atm (at the moment) is to use a bluetooth keyboard.
Very sweet! I will test this tomorrow when I get home. It should work on my ROM as well
Nice....can't wait for the keyboard fix.

TB folder on PC, locks PC up

Not too sure if this belongs in Q and A... But I have a Titanium Backup folder copy on my PC. Well, when I try to delete the folder it causes the program to "not respond". So I bring up task manager and "end task". It then closes everything on my PC, and all the desktop icons disappear. There's nothing other then the wallpaper. Only thing that still works is task manager. Restart PC, try again. Same thing. Happens when I put the folder in recycle bin, or by deleting just some of the folder contents. I did some spring cleaning on the PC today, and this is the only problem I've had and its consistant, and specific to this folder. Any ideas on how to delete it?
Use Astro/file explorer/Root broswer to delete it from your device.
That would probably work to get it off my phone, but the problem is on my PC. when I was in newb stages I had a backup of a backup on my PC. It's just this one TB Backup file on my PC that is causing problems and wont delete.
You could move all the files to a folder except the TB Backup and just format the sd card. that could help.
Virus scan your pc, if you haven't already. Or boot into safe mode and that should allow you to delete the file. Or you could do a system restore.
Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
laie1472 said:
Virus scan your pc, if you haven't already. Or boot into safe mode and that should allow you to delete the file. Or you could do a system restore.
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Yeah, did a scan and it didn't pick anything up. But I had a hell of a trojan about a month ago and I was thinking it could possibly have to do with that. Although I did a very deep clean. I will give safe mode a shot. I got the PC from my parents with a bunch of virus/trojan issues only a few months ago, and because of all the cleaning and the other trojan I got....I'm not too positive a system restore will be good. I was going to create a new restore today since all has been great....until this.
Ok sounds like some spyware or malware. As said before boot into SAFE MODE, but select the SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING. Go to http://www.superantispyware.com/ download the free version. Install it, then run superanti spyware. Select to do a COMPLETE SCAN not quick scan. On the next screen select HIGH BOOST and scan inside of ZIP files, which will use most of your cpu it will run about 80% just let it run because it will slow down anything else you try to do. After it is done get rid of the bad files, tracking cookies and/or any trojans left. Reboot the computer, but into safe mode with networking again. Then go to http://www.malwarebytes.org/ and download the free version and install. Run the complete scan in malwarebytes. Let that run and when it finishes is will ask for a reboot. Reboot, again and you should be good to go. I have seen this on teachers computers at least weekly, because of the stupid Ransom WARE. If that doesn't work than my last suggestion would be download combofix from bleepingcomputer and run that. Hope this helps a lil
gokart2 said:
Yeah, did a scan and it didn't pick anything up. But I had a hell of a trojan about a month ago and I was thinking it could possibly have to do with that. Although I did a very deep clean. I will give safe mode a shot. I got the PC from my parents with a bunch of virus/trojan issues only a few months ago, and because of all the cleaning and the other trojan I got....I'm not too positive a system restore will be good. I was going to create a new restore today since all has been great....until this.
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Let me know if the safe mode works.
Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
dont forget to check the permissions of the folder itself tooif windows doesnt let you find them and you have two new choices so keep us all posted
mikejones13 said:
Ok sounds like some spyware or malware. As said before boot into SAFE MODE, but select the SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING. Go to http://www.superantispyware.com/ download the free version. Install it, then run superanti spyware. Select to do a COMPLETE SCAN not quick scan. On the next screen select HIGH BOOST and scan inside of ZIP files, which will use most of your cpu it will run about 80% just let it run because it will slow down anything else you try to do. After it is done get rid of the bad files, tracking cookies and/or any trojans left. Reboot the computer, but into safe mode with networking again. Then go to http://www.malwarebytes.org/ and download the free version and install. Run the complete scan in malwarebytes. Let that run and when it finishes is will ask for a reboot. Reboot, again and you should be good to go. I have seen this on teachers computers at least weekly, because of the stupid Ransom WARE. If that doesn't work than my last suggestion would be download combofix from bleepingcomputer and run that. Hope this helps a lil
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Yeah, I did something like this in order to get the last trojan off. I tried/have a million virus/anti-malware programs, of course only one active now which is the malwarebytes one. The trojan I had was a Win32/Sirefef one, can't remember specifically which one. But I did have to do a combo fix and I continued to check for about a week after....all was good.
laie1472 said:
Let me know if the safe mode works.
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Will do.
wloftus said:
dont forget to check the permissions of the folder itself too if windows doesnt let you find them and you have two new choices so keep us all posted
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I didn't check the actual permissions, will do that too.
Thank you all for the ideas/help. Much appreciated! Won't be back to the PC until tomorrow, will let you know what I find.
Update... Ran multiple virus scans and nothing showed up on any of them. Tried deleting folder in safe mode, but it still froze up without any icons. Still did the same if I tried erasing only one of the files in the TB folder itself. Permissions were set normal, as other files that I erased with no issues. Ended up erasing all my other phone backups (twrp, etc...) that were in the "BACKUPS" folder, the same folder the TB folder was in. Then I erased the "BACKUPS" folder itself with the TB one in it, and that seemed to do it. Definetly weird, but at least I got it deleted.
Your asking I. The wrong place buddy. This is for EVO 3d questions.
Have you tried to even search about it.
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gokart2 said:
Update... Ran multiple virus scans and nothing showed up on any of them. Tried deleting folder in safe mode, but it still froze up without any icons. Still did the same if I tried erasing only one of the files in the TB folder itself. Permissions were set normal, as other files that I erased with no issues. Ended up erasing all my other phone backups (twrp, etc...) that were in the "BACKUPS" folder, the same folder the TB folder was in. Then I erased the "BACKUPS" folder itself with the TB one in it, and that seemed to do it. Definetly weird, but at least I got it deleted.
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what you need to do to avoid all this is just download any linux live version... i personally use hirens boot cd 15... once downloaded take the image and either burn it do a cd or use a linux installer... i use pendrivelinux load that up and let it install your boot cd to your usb thumb drive....once that is completed reboot your computer and as it reboots have it load the usb drive first once that loads up you then can boot into partition magic and use linux's permissions and rights to over take windows permissions does that all automatically.... from there you right click and delete....need help or info feel free to pm me
iTzLOLtrain said:
Your asking I. The wrong place buddy. This is for EVO 3d questions.
Have you tried to even search about it.
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I'm asking in the wrong place...is that what u meant? Read from the original post. If it was that far out of the wrong place, it would more then likely have been moved by now. I always search, and search for awhile before posting. It seemed somewhat relative to me do to the fact the file came from my evo3d, and is a file made by an android app everyone rooted uses. I was also aked yo give an update on the problem.
wloftus said:
what you need to do to avoid all this is just download any linux live version... i personally use hirens boot cd 15... once downloaded take the image and either burn it do a cd or use a linux installer... i use pendrivelinux load that up and let it install your boot cd to your usb thumb drive....once that is completed reboot your computer and as it reboots have it load the usb drive first once that loads up you then can boot into partition magic and use linux's permissions and rights to over take windows permissions does that all automatically.... from there you right click and delete....need help or info feel free to pm me
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Thanks, this was originally what I was after...but in a windows software program. BUT....I will more then likely do this anyway. Slowly working the noob out...but there's SOOOOOOOOO much to learn (still), I feel overloaded sometimes. I'm in the process of downgrading hboot on the 3d, and downgrading iOS and performing a jailbreak on my old 3g so the boss and kids stop whining at how slow it is and why there's still a phone button on it...lol.
gokart2 said:
I'm asking in the wrong place...is that what u meant? Read from the original post. If it was that far out of the wrong place, it would more then likely have been moved by now. I always search, and search for awhile before posting. It seemed somewhat relative to me do to the fact the file came from my evo3d, and is a file made by an android app everyone rooted uses. I was also aked yo give an update on the problem.
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Have you even tried formating the sdcard?
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Ohhhhh boy.
gokart2 said:
Ohhhhh boy.
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is this a good ohhhhh boy?

[SCRIPT] Bloatware/Boot Animation and Sound Removal Script | Team Fireballas

A Team Fireballas Release
Requirements:
ROOTED HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE, Stock ROM
TWRP or CM Recovery
External SD Card
Windows
This was tested on Win 7, but should work on XP, Vista, or 7. A Linux version is possible if there is demand.
Instructions:
Perform a NANDROID backup in TWRP or CM Recovery
Download and unpack bloat.v1.1.zip
Update bloat_list.txt as desired. The included list is intentionally short, and you may desire others to be removed.
Plug in phone and enable USB debugging
Double-click bloat.bat
Follow prompts
The script will reboot your device into recovery to make the needed changes, since some issues can occur if run while booted into system.
You might need to wipe cache afterwards, depending on what apps were removed.
This tool will remove system bloat apps in /system/app/, based on the bloat_list.txt file enclosed. It makes a backup of them in /system/app.disabled/.
It also can remove the DROID boot animation and DROID boot sound. Options are provided to perform any or all of these operations.
Please let me know what you think.
v1.1 Changelog:
Improved variable usage
Improved error-handling
Increased timeout while waiting for reboots
Added choice.exe to the .zip
Cleaned up whitespace
Portable version(Not tested but im 98% sure this will work)
This is portable version if anyone wants to try, all required is script manager which is found on play store to execute it
Requirements:
root
For it to work you have to click root icon on smanager
When downloaded remane it from mobile bloat.zip to mobile bloat.sh, otherwise it wont work
please report back
Didn't work for me. It says:
List of devices attached
HT26JS309742 device
'CHOICE' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Please attach your device and try again.
Press any key to continue . . .
Choice should be an included Windows batch command.
What version of Windows? I tested on Win 7 Ultimate, so I wonder if maybe you have a home or media center edition that doesn't have it. If that's it then I might need to rework this.
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CaptainRewind said:
Choice should be an included Windows batch command.
What version of Windows? I tested on Win 7 Ultimate, so I wonder if maybe you have a home or media center edition that doesn't have it. If that's it then I might need to rework this.
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I'm on ultimate.
I will dig into this issue, thanks for letting me know.
Edit: It appears that it's actually part of the Windows Resource Kit.
I will see if it's possible to upload a new zip with it included. In the meantime, could you try installing that from Microsoft and let me know?
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CaptainRewind said:
I will dig into this issue, thanks for letting me know.
Edit: It appears that it's actually part of the Windows Resource Kit.
I will see if it's possible to upload a new zip with it included. In the meantime, could you try installing that from Microsoft and let me know?
Sent from my ADR6410LVW using xda app-developers app
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I copied choice.exe from windows\system32 to the bloat folder and it worked!
But then I got this:
/sbin/sh: /sdcard/nativeBloat.sh: not found
Removing bloat.
mv: can't rename '/system/app/HtcOMADM_SettingsPlugin_VZW.odex': No such file or
directory
mv: can't rename '/system/app/HtcOMADM_VZW.odex': No such file or directory
mv: can't rename '/system/app/TetheringGuard.odex': No such file or directory
Removing sound.
aaaaaaaand the boot animation is still there. Droid sound and bloatware were successfully removed, though.
reserved for later...!!Thanks
jtdogblue said:
I copied choice.exe from windows\system32 to the bloat folder and it worked!
But then I got this:
/sbin/sh: /sdcard/nativeBloat.sh: not found
Removing bloat.
mv: can't rename '/system/app/HtcOMADM_SettingsPlugin_VZW.odex': No such file or
directory
mv: can't rename '/system/app/HtcOMADM_VZW.odex': No such file or directory
mv: can't rename '/system/app/TetheringGuard.odex': No such file or directory
Removing sound.
aaaaaaaand the boot animation is still there. Droid sound and bloatware were successfully removed, though.
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Had you previously removed those apps listed manually? Also what recovery are you running?
Basically, the .bat is a wrapper for a script that runs natively from recovery I wrote last year for the OG Incredible. It basically just copies two files, then kicks off the script from recovery based on the options you chose. I think now that it might be better for me to simply port all the logic into the parent .bat script, add choice.exe to the zip, and update the OP. This will have the bonus of eliminting the requirements for the resource kit and an sd card.
Will work on that.
Also I think the very first error is a race condition, so maybe 90 seconds isn't long enough to reboot into recovery. This would explain why the animation didn't change but the others did, since I went alphabetically so animation is executed first. Will increase timeout and gracefully handle absence of those .odex files or any others on the list not on the system.
Here is an advantage to the native .sh script, too, since checking for existence of a file on the android system would be really clunky and unreliable from a .bat file. I will try these things before a re-architecture of where the core logic lives. We are already stretching the limits of what Batch can do which is why I used native .sh script to do most of the real work.
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jtdogblue, I've uploaded a v1.1 to the OP, mind trying it?
CaptainRewind said:
jtdogblue, I've uploaded a v1.1 to the OP, mind trying it?
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Worked like a charm
Removing animation.
Removing bloat.
Removing sound.
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Rebooting and sleeping for 120 seconds.
Wait 120 seconds, or click c to continue once rebooted.
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Removing script files from device, please standby.
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Press any key to continue . . .
jtdogblue said:
Worked like a charm
Removing animation.
Removing bloat.
Removing sound.
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Rebooting and sleeping for 120 seconds.
Wait 120 seconds, or click c to continue once rebooted.
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Removing script files from device, please standby.
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Press any key to continue . . .
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Great! Thanks so much for the valuable feedback!!
is there a full list of the bloat
for example
if I don't use twitter (or sence's twitter) what can I remove
if I use a different launcher then I cant use the sense widgets. which ones are those
dcooterfrog said:
is there a full list of the bloat
for example
if I don't use twitter (or sence's twitter) what can I remove
if I use a different launcher then I cant use the sense widgets. which ones are those
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This remove Verizon bloatware if I'm right, if you wanna remove all of apps you don't use , unlock your bootloader, flash recovery and flash team venoms rom
Sent from my HTC Fireball using xda premium
i am not sure I want to flash a different rom this is my every day phone. I had some issues in the past on other phones
also I would rather remove the stuff myself.
i got rid of the obvious stuff lets golf....
i have frozen a BUNCH OF STUFF and will probably remove it slowly
I'm getting an error when I attempt to run this.. Not sure if its something I'm doing wrong.. Pretty much just download bloatv1.1, extracted, and run as admin for bloat.bat. Also when i checked the properties, I have to "unblock" each file extracted from the bloat.v1.1.zip, However this still did not fix the problem. I'm using windows 7 utl. x64.
C:\Users\quantum\Downloads\bloat.v1.1 (1)>echo off
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Written by CaptainRewind
Team Fireballas
Team Fireballas is jose51197 and CaptainRewind
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This script can remove Bloatware and Boot Animations
from the HTC Incredible 4G LTE.
You must be rooted, and have CM or TWRP recovery installed!
Your device must be connected to a USB 2.0 port!
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BACKUP COPIES OF ALL FILES WILL BE MADE.
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List of devices attached
(NAME OF DEVICE) device
This version of C:\Users\quantum\Downloads\bloat.v1.1 (1)\choice.exe is not comp
atible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system
information to see whether you need a x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of th
e program, and then contact the software publisher.
Please attach your device and try again.
Press any key to continue . . .
---------- Post added at 12:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:08 AM ----------
quantumtransfer said:
I'm getting an error when I attempt to run this.. Not sure if its something I'm doing wrong.. Pretty much just download bloatv1.1, extracted, and run as admin for bloat.bat. Also when i checked the properties, I have to "unblock" each file extracted from the bloat.v1.1.zip, However this still did not fix the problem. I'm using windows 7 utl. x64.
C:\Users\quantum\Downloads\bloat.v1.1 (1)>echo off
==============================================
Written by CaptainRewind
Team Fireballas
Team Fireballas is jose51197 and CaptainRewind
==============================================
This script can remove Bloatware and Boot Animations
from the HTC Incredible 4G LTE.
You must be rooted, and have CM or TWRP recovery installed!
Your device must be connected to a USB 2.0 port!
==============================================
BACKUP COPIES OF ALL FILES WILL BE MADE.
==============================================
List of devices attached
(NAME OF DEVICE) device
This version of C:\Users\quantum\Downloads\bloat.v1.1 (1)\choice.exe is not comp
atible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system
information to see whether you need a x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of th
e program, and then contact the software publisher.
Please attach your device and try again.
Press any key to continue . . .
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Bloatv1.0 worked just fine. btw.. not sure what i'm doing wrong with 1.1

[Q] Help with Lelus on windows 8.

I have been able to get the update tool software to flash the kdz file and I over right the bin in the process.
The phone flashes fine. But, after flashing I still have no root at all. I'm following every step by step instruction.
dismantlehands said:
I'm so happy that the Lelus Root method works. But, not for me. I have no other machine to use this method on that does not run windows 8.
When I attempt to put the phone in Software update mode when trying to flash the kdz file, windows 8 crashes because of driver issues. Has anyone else had this issue? Or could maybe point me in the right direction into fixing this so i can obtain root for my L9? :highfive: Team work guys, team work. *self five*
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Works perfect on Windows 8. Mine too and one more user confirmed it before me.
Not even this, Since 5000+ years for hair growing medicine also, they always said "RESULTS MAY VARY" lolz
hey, listen! lol
cmahendra said:
Works perfect on Windows 8. Mine too and one more user confirmed it before me.
Not even this, Since 5000+ years for hair growing medicine also, they always said "RESULTS MAY VARY" lolz
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Just sent you a pm asking about this issue. Sorry for not having any patience.
since that is the case, im even more confused now than ever.
I have tried uninstalling drivers and everything, still crashes. Fresh install is not an option seeing I have no way to backup my data.
dismantlehands said:
Just sent you a pm asking about this issue. Sorry for not having any patience.
since that is the case, im even more confused now than ever.
I have tried uninstalling drivers and everything, still crashes. Fresh install is not an option seeing I have no way to backup my data.
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Not sure the situation of your window 8 and no one can help you without proper details, but my friend, in my humble opinion your title "[Q] Lelus root method crashes windows 8" is sort of misleading and may be scaring people from using Lelus method. It sounds like you are telling people that "Lelus root method crashes windows 8, so dont use it."
Make it "[Q] Please help! Why Lelus root method is not working on my windows 8?" to be more precise.
Are sure your clicking the network test flash button? Do not click the start button right under the kdz browser folder thing. There should be a button on the lower right hand. Also run the prgram in compatibility as administrator.
Virusbetax said:
Are sure your clicking the network test flash button? Do not click the start button right under the kdz browser folder thing. There should be a button on the lower right hand. Also run the program in compatibility as administrator.
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+1 good point. You are talking about this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38914794&postcount=117
Virusbetax said:
Are sure your clicking the network test flash button? Do not click the start button right under the kdz browser folder thing. There should be a button on the lower right hand. Also run the prgram in compatibility as administrator.
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My laptop crashes right after it tries to detect the L9 running in SW mode. So, I do not even get as far as the program it self.
I appreciate the input Virusbetax.
dismantlehands said:
My laptop crashes right after it tries to detect the L9 running in SW mode. So, I do not even get as far as the program it self.
I appreciate the input Virusbetax.
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my win8 laptop has a few runtime errors during the flashing process itself, and I have to reboot afterwards, but never something as bad as this. you may be experiencing other problems not related to this phone.
may not be the BEST solution but you could always download tinyXP and virutalbox and try everything in a virtual machine..........
Yea there also virtual xp you can use. I believe is from windows website. Try with cousins or friends computer? Maybe theres will work.
Re: [Q] Lelus root method crashes windows 8
Have you tried other cables? Have you used the other usb ports on your system? Have you checked device manager on your laptop to see if there are other devices with errors? Have you gone to your manufactures Web site to see if there are new drivers or an updated bios?
Sent from my LG-P769 using xda premium
psychoace said:
Have you tried other cables? Have you used the other usb ports on your system? Have you checked device manager on your laptop to see if there are other devices with errors? Have you gone to your manufactures Web site to see if there are new drivers or an updated bios?
Sent from my LG-P769 using xda premium
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Switching it from the usb 3.0 port to the 2.0 port worked. I successfully got the phone in s/w mode to run with the software update tool. After the tool finishes my phone reboots. Still no root..... I am following every step....
Its all Security and Compatibility issue. Yesterday, I have done some changes in my Root Guide.
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2) Download Root_and_Flash_Guide_byCMahendra(date).zip file (attached with this post) and extract in your C-Drive.
Now you will get three folders named "C:\RootLelus" and "C:\RootFlash" and "C:\shttps"
If these folders need any permissions you should provide in folder security section by adding user "everyone" or "<yourname>" and give full access. (example video) This is Optional and should be done if you have permission errors while flashing. Do it for all three folders.
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Also run EXE files with WindowsXP compatibility mode and Run As Administrator, if any trouble. In fact I never did this. Just a suggested workaround.
STILL NOTHING IS GUARANTEED AND MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU.
Do some trial and error and you tell us.:good:
cmahendra said:
Its all Security and Compatibility issue. Yesterday, I have done some changes in my Root Guide.
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2) Download Root_and_Flash_Guide_byCMahendra(date).zip file (attached with this post) and extract in your C-Drive.
Now you will get three folders named "C:\RootLelus" and "C:\RootFlash" and "C:\shttps"
If these folders need any permissions you should provide in folder security section by adding user "everyone" or "<yourname>" and give full access. (example video) This is Optional and should be done if you have permission errors while flashing. Do it for all three folders.
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Also run EXE files with WindowsXP compatibility mode and Run As Administrator, if any trouble. In fact I never did this. Just a suggested workaround.
STILL NOTHING IS GUARANTEED AND MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU.
Do some trial and error and you tell us.:good:
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The 7th try i had to run every single exe in administrator mode. So, for me. His updated method did indeed work for me. Thanks dude.
dismantlehands said:
The 7th try i had to run every single exe in administrator mode. So, for me. His updated method did indeed work for me. Thanks dude.
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Glad it helped.

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