From efba0ff63454f003b4c11bf60fceade42303492d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: HappyZ Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:22:26 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Updated The Ultimate Rooting Guide (markdown) --- The-Ultimate-Rooting-Guide.md | 18 ++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/The-Ultimate-Rooting-Guide.md b/The-Ultimate-Rooting-Guide.md index 0fc9741..ed65862 100644 --- a/The-Ultimate-Rooting-Guide.md +++ b/The-Ultimate-Rooting-Guide.md @@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ Note2: Absolute do NOT try to decompile the PKG on your computer via the unpack ### 0x3 Obtain Android ADB (Root) Access -The modification will change your Android boot partition. +The modification will change your Android boot partition. If you are not sure what ADB is, please read [this xda page](https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/). Download corresponding PKG for your system version: * `1.4.01.16100` (for RP1) [download](https://github.com/HappyZ/dpt-tools/blob/6e8e30c0062ac51410caa9ddf5adb959d84ab038/fw_updater_packer_unpacker/pkg_example/flashable_mod_boot_img_no_mass_storage/FwUpdater.pkg) @@ -96,17 +96,15 @@ Download corresponding PKG for your system version: If not found, request it in [Issues](https://github.com/HappyZ/dpt-tools/issues) and wait for your modifications out. Don't proceed with a different version. -In the interactive shell, type `fw` and press Enter key. +In the interactive shell, type `fw` and press Enter key. It'll ask the file path of the downloaded PKG. Type the full file path, or drag the file into terminal. -It'll ask the file path of the downloaded PKG. Type the full file path, or drag the file into terminal. +Then it'll ask you to confirm it is the correct file. Type `yes` and press Enter key. Your DPT will now say `preparing for the update...` and then the DPT will restart and show update is in progress. After update, it will show an error message saying `update failure`, but it is actually flashed. -It'll ask you to confirm it is the correct file. Type `yes` and press Enter key. - -Your DPT will say `preparing for the update...` and then the DPT will restart and show update is in progress. - -After update, it will say `update failure`, but it is actually flashed. - -And you can run `adb devices` on your computer to see if your DPT appears (it may take a while to boot ADBD after DPT boots up, if you have waited for >1min, try to unplug and plug back in the cable, and do `adb kill-server && adb devices` several times, it eventually will come up! Fully tested). +To validate, in your computer, quit `dpt-tool` and in terminal run `adb devices` to see if your device appears. If it didn't show up: +* Check your cable +* Try `adb kill-server && adb devices` +* If you are using MacOS, log off and log back in (or reboot) +* If you are using Windows, you should use `/adb.exe devices` instead (you can download it according to [this xda page](https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/)) ### 0x4 Obtain Android Root Access (Optional, Subject to Change)