[GSM + CDMA]Beatsleigher's Root Helper. Getting root access, has never been easier!!!

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NOTE: I DO NOT HAVE WINDOWS, AT THE MOMENT! THE DEVELOPEMENT HAS STOPPED TEMPORARILY!! I'M SORRY FOR THIS!

Welcome to the original thread, of Beatsleigher's Root Helper!!

This program is completely free, with no Xtra options for donators...

What this program will do:

Well this program is designed for beginners, and advanced users.
Beginners, can learn, about flashing. And learn, what to do, to get a custom ROM running...
Advanced users & pros, have a few more options, they can flash their ROMs, even some advanced options, like RadioOptions (If you know, what that is).

If you need to setup ADB drivers, then follow the steps, in the ADB -> Help menu!!

List of features:

Several Reboot options,
Backup/Restore
Unlock bootloader (fastboot)
Relock bootloader (fastboot)
Root (ADB+fastboot)
Flash recovery (fastboot)
All-in-one solutions (Some new ones, again ^^)
Using a complete GUI!
Very explicit detailing of what the program is currently doing!
Install drivers - (USB + ADB/fastboot drivers)
List of ROMs/kernels
Help menus
Install apps, as user apps.
Install apps, as system apps.
Push files, to SD.
Flash ROMs.
Flash stock ROM.
Context menus!!
And much, much more!

What's to expect:

In-program E-Mail subscription, to get notified about updates.
User experience program…
More updates


Requirements::[/CENTER]
This program requires following, to run:
.net framework +Ver. 3.5 (SP1)
.net framework 3.5 Client Profile
.net framework 4.0 Client Profile
Windows Installer ver. 3.1 & 4.5

It uses just over 30 MB of RAM (Excluding the scripts) on average.
CPU usage is at 5% at the moment
If RAM usage goes over 90%, the program WILL shut down... (Not the computer)
ADB is the ONLY background process, used by BRH (The only 3rd party process)

FAQ:

Q:When installing the drivers, why do I need to change my system configuration?
A:You need to configure your machine, to notice the device, but to leave it alone, instead of looking for, and downloading drivers for it. This just confuses the computer, meaning you can't do anything in the bootloader, because Windows Update doesn't yet have the needed drivers...

Q: Why have you gone over to making a GUI? The batch files, were just fine...
A: I'm going over to making a GUI, because it is easier to use, less work. And I have the option, to just, drag & drop a button, write two lines of code, to make the button functional and then it's just a matter of creating the batch file, converting it to an EXE. Easy as pie. Whereas, with the batch files, to create one more option, you have to write 6 lines of code, then the batch file, and then half of the stuff doesn't work properly, because you didn't debug... If you know, what I mean...

Q: Why are there so many files???
A: This program needs so many files, so it can perform different processes/options/tasks
. But it isn't hard, to find out, what file, does which job

Q: Why is there only a version for windows??
A: I am working on a version, for Mac users, but it will take some time. I'm glad to be nearly finished, with the Windows version

Q: I want to donate to you, but you won't allow it. Why?
A: I don't accept any donations, because I only wrote the program to flash files on to your phone... I don't want to take credit for things, that other people did.
Instead of trying to donate to me, donate to chainfire, ChainsDD, and Kousik Dutta; for creating such brilliant recoverys, Apps (like superuser and ROM Manager) and ROMs...
BTW: If you really want to donate (which you won't ), you can send me some albums ^^ I need house music, to work.. And all my songs/albums have been listened dead -.-

Q: Do you mind if I use this program for commercial use, and post videos(tutorials) on Youtube?
A: As long as you DO NOT create mirrors, and let me know, I'm not that fussed... But then please post the link of the video to me, so that I can tell you if I like the way you did it, or not.

Q: When are you gonna stop talking about things, that don't interrest anyone (the FAQ)??
A: Now, but still thx for reading, other good questions will be posted here, aswell...

Thanks:

Many thanks to Kouschik Dutta for creating the recoveries for near-to all Android phones. Yo the man!
And not to forget the awsome app: ROM Manager ^^

Thanks to my good friend Accendare (baddinski), for creating the splashscreen. I appreciate it much

Thanks to Google, for creating the AOSP, for the great developers, to create even greater ROMs, for us!
Also, thanks to Google, for buying Android, and making suh a (rather) bug-free OS!!

If I forgot anyone, please let me know immediatly!!

Downloads:

If you want to flash stock firmware, you will need to install this. This contains all the neccessary files/folders you need:
GSM: to be downloaded, by clicking this...
CDMA: to be downloaded here...


Current version (From the 28.03.2012 02:58 GMT +!) is 2.6.5.5.
There are some new and juicy features, that have come in this update. Especially, for those fellow developers So, give this a try, if you're not too busy ^^ Download here

Before updating, please run this...


Fulll release!! Version 3.0.0.8!!
It's an ISO image. I'll provide a link, to power ISO, should you not have an Image-mounting software, on your computer… If you have Windows 8 CP, you do NOT Need this…
Well, I hope, you will enjoy this new version!!
Download: Beatslei9gher's Root Helper_Install_CD Power ISO 5

Screenshots:

If you want to see more, download it

Installer:

The installer will install to your C:\ drive. Some older scripts, are still working with "%homedrive%" so, to make sure, that everything is working, please make sure, that your homedrive is your C:\ drive. Or, if you have a seperate C:\ drive (like me), copy a copy, of the "Beatsleigher_root_helper" folder, to your homedrive. Then it should do the trick. By the tiome, the program is released properly (full) all scripts should be working with "C:\".
Should you have NOT got a C:\ drive, because your homedrive is named differently/you deleted the C:\ partition, see: installation help.

Requests:

If you have any requestes (features, etc.), please PM me, or send me an E-Mail!!

Please read!!:

Befor moaning, that there are not enough ROMs/kernels, remember, since 2.6D ALPHA, you can flash both kernels & ROMs via ADB & fastboot!
Download, and see for yourself

Changelog:

Verison 3.0.0.8 (Full release):
All scripts were re-written...
A few changes...
Full release(!!!)

Version 2.6.5.7 (BETA) [Minor 3]
Working context menus!! (On selected forms)
And that was really about it.

Version 2.6.5.5 (BETA) [Minor 2]:
Added some juicy developer features! (Using the ADB shell)
A few options, for n00bs, are in there, aswell...
Added options, to the ADB menu.
Added a complete new form. (Dev. options)
Added a few more scripts. Making the update zise about 6MB, on your HDD
Removed some buggy code.
When navigating, from ADB menu to Dev. Menu, ADB menu closes, but can be re-opened from the "File" menu.
Dev. menu has also got CPU/RAM usage detector!
Download, for more changelog

Version 2.6.5.4 (BETA) [Minor]:
Working progressbars(!!!)
Added CPU/RAM usage detection.
ADB menu has got a makeover.
Added option to enable/disable CPU/RAM usage detection in fastboot menu...
Fixed bug in ADB help menu.
Cleansed the code (again)
I probably forgot the rest, or just find out, for yourself

Version 2.6.5.3 (BETA):
Removed bug that caused phone crash, whilst prompting device name.
Cleansed the code.
Removed two un-used forms.
Repaired the menustripbutton.
Added scripts, to update package.
Removed other scripts, from update package.
Compressed some, of the files (drivers, executables)
Using traditional installer, again.
Installation path set to: C:\Beatsleigher_root_helper\


Version 2.6.5.2 (BETA):
Fastboot menu fully working.
Fastboot help menu, is popping up/has been created, though it has no content.
ADB help menu is working/all buttons have a task.
Some unneeded code has been removed.
A complete list of ROMs & kernels is present (CDMA + GSM).
No change in the IE engine...
All messages giving a tone/sound.
Options have ben added to the ADB menu.
New all-in-one solutions for ADB menu.
Scripts have been edited, for more friendliness
More tooltips.
Progressbars still not working ( )
Maximization has been disabled in ALL windows.
Better usage of RAM, whilst opening other exe - files


Version 2.6.5.1 (BETA)
Added update check-support.
Changed file hoster to mediafire (updates coming from there)
Added ADB reboot options.
Fastboot reboot options working.
Added (hidden) features.
Using a proper installer.
Can be installed anywhere on HDD, will work anyway
Two packages are to be downloaded, not one. This ensures, that updates are working, as planned.
(Hidden features will be released, when version is 2.6.5.3 (next update) )

Version: 2.6 D:
Everything you see, down the bottom is working.
You can now flash a recovery via fastboot menu!!
Kernel and ROMs, I have decided, to take them back out. They were a bit buggy...
The size of the EXE itself, has gone up to, ca. 2.4 MB.
Option to flash stock ROM (LTE + GSM) has been enabled, for fastboot.
Looks a bit more friendly
Icons have been added!
You'll have to find the rest out, yourself

Version 2.6C:
ADB menu has been carried on. You are now able to flash a kernel (LTE & GSM)
It will open the Explorer for you, when you need to copy the file!!
LTE menu is finally working!! It had problems opening, due to a minor type-error.
Though the LTE menu is working, you will only be able to use one button, in about an hour. Once I've completed doing the ADB menu...
(See: "What's to expect", for more info's on what's coming!!)

Version 2.6:
New GUI!
Complete new code.
In-program help.
Direct link to thread.
Seperate fastboot and ADB menus!
More explicit details...

Removed the music, that pops up, upon start. (To many house haters )
All batch files converted to executables... (This prevents tampering with the code)
Fully compatible with 64x machines. Doesn't use as much RAM, but therefore shows up as a process.

Installation help:

Not much can go wrong, when install9ing this program.
Mostly, the reasons, of failure, to use this program, are due to:
Not having a C:\ drive.
Not copying a copy of the root folder, to hamedrive, if C:\ is not the homedrive, of your windows machine.

Tutorial 1:
Problem: I installed the program, but my homedrive is not C:\. I installed to C:\, but I can't use half of the program.

Well, first of all; sorry, for this. I could of said this earlier... I forgot to edit the scripts, to use ONLY the C:\ drive, so it useshalf the C:\ drive, and half your homedrive. But, that's why I posted this tutorial.

It's quick & easy ^^

Tutorial:

Install the program, to your C:\ drive. Close the installer, and re-open it.
Once back in the installer, set the installation path to your homedrive (Where Windows is installed).
Install to that directory, and done

It should now work ^_^

Tutorial 2:
Problem, I don't have a C:\ drive, and the ROM-Full/Less version, isn't available for download... What to do??

This is also no problem!! With a few, simple clicks of your mouse, we will fix this minor problem

Tutorial:

Type following key-combination, on your keyboard; START(WIN)+R.
The "Run" prompt should now pop up.
In the RUN prompt, type: "diskmgmt.msc" and it enter.
Once the disk manager pops up, shrink your homedrive(or, if you have unalocated disk space, which is 3GB or more, right click on that)
Shrink your homedrive, about 3GB. If you can, allocate more space, because you will need quite some space, because of stock ROMs/custom ROMs/kernels and backups.

To shrink, right-click on the partition and select "Shrink Volume". Enter this amount, to shrink: 3072 MB, that should be 3GB. Like I said, feel free to allocate more space.
Now you should see a black field. This is unallocated disk space. Right click on this space and select" Create simple partition" Make sure, you create the exact space, you shrunk, other wise, you will have some unallocated space, on your HDD and this can cause problems, if unnoticed.
Name the partition : C:. Wait, for the Diskman. to create the partition (can take up to 5 Minutes, for that amount of space, depending on size of HDD, CPU clock speed and amount of RAM).
Now, just install Beatsleigher's Root Helper to your C:\ drive and again, to your homedrive. Done! You can now use Beatsleigher's Root Helper.

If you should notice any other problems, please let me know, so I can solve them.

EULA:

Please read the EULA, should you not have, during installation. Or, you are interested in installing the prgram.
There is vital information, in this text document!

Some misc. text

Hmm... I'm at the end of my stream of thoughts...
Now, I'm asking YOU!
Please tell me, what would you like me, to add to this program.

Don't forget, if you like this program, and you are happy, to recommend it. Don't be shy, post your thanks, and a comment or two. Hit the thanks button. Even if you are dissatisfied, just post a comment, and I'll try and do it better.

If you are a junior member, send me a PM, and I'll post it for you
I'll ask again;
I know, I'm not that well known, and I know, I've done mistakes (ROM-Full version)
But, I'm trying to make this program, a better enviroment, for everybody. Please, would you give it at least a try, instead of just ignoring this...

NOTE: Short term for: Beatslleigher's Root Helper: "BRH"!!
To prevent confusion, in future!

Well, I mentioned there will be a working version on Linux, right? Well, I only just found out a few days ago, that you can use wine to emulate Windows... :eek: Well, there you are! It works pretty much fine, but then a agin, there will be a few bugs, so I'll get on to that...

Sorry for not updating this thread, for such a long time... I'm using UBuntu, and I've got quite a lott to do, as the schoolyear is coming to it's end

News, tips & tricks!!

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News:

IMPORTANT:
Verizon has just released their version, of the GNex...
Beatsleigher's Root Helper, will be one of the first, to provide their images, for recovery... Other than that, everything will be the same!! I'm updating the files, right now!!!





New concept:Beatsleigher's Root Helper, is written and hosted by one person: me. I have been working hard, and have noticed, that I need to change the concept. Instead of being big, and cluttery. It is now small and efficient. Like a car manufacturer, I am working hard, on producing a very small, but powerfull piece of technology (in this case, virtual technology). And, instead of relying on the user, to type everything, this new version, needs only a few clicks of a button. As an example, the first version, which used a lot of RAM, and waisted processes, used up (with all ROMs/kernels/bootanims) over 1 GB. Now, you can download the ROMs, you wish and kernels, and just flash them, with the click of a button. The best thing is, all of the data, I provide version 2.xx with, the size comes out, at a maximum of 300-350 MB of disk space. (Counting both CDMA & GSM stock ROMs).


Beta has been released!!:After a few weeks of hard work, I can finally say: "I'm almost done!"
It took 4 weeks, 3 Albums, 5 DVDs, 5 Gigs of HDD space, and lot's of testing.
But now, It's nearly done, and I'm proud of it.
This project will NEVER be abandoned. (Unless the GNex gets boring, at some point in time)
It brings a lot of new features with it, including working help menus.
This is also a new part, of the concept, keep it in BETA, untill EVERYTHING works. Of course, I will keep it updated and will constantly change it, to make it better, and easier to use.
If you like it, you may also advertise!! (Just a tip. I also have competition...)

Askng for help?!:Yes, I'm asking you, for help.
After all my hard work. It seems, noone is downloading it...
That's why, I need you, to post requests, and suggest things
I think, it's important, for me to know, what YOU really want, in this program.
Don't be shy, just post your opinion, and suggest someti=hing, to make it better

And if this, doesn't help, I will probably close this thread, and leave this program, as it is, and start other projects, for other phone's, like: HTC devices.
I shall then declare this program as final. This is not giving up, it's you not giving it a chance... But anyways, back to the point: I need you, to tell me your oppinion!!!

Google has done it again!:
After some time, on 4.0.2 (Stock), Google has released the stock version, of 4.0.4, for it's flagship devices (Motorola Xoom WiFi, for some reason, aswell..)
I am currently downloading the factory image, and will be creating an installer, so you can enjoy the joys, of 4.0.4!
So, again, another thing, to look forward to, when using this program!!

Windows metro style app!:After the nearly complete nervous breakdown, of my computer, I have decided, to install Windows 8 Cons. preview.
Whilst installing the new OS, I was downloading the SDK, VS 2011, and decided, because Windows 8 will be available, next month, I shall start creating this program, also as a Metro-styled app.
I, however, have decided, to keep the style secret, and keep on developing, and as soon, as Windows 8 is officially released, I shall also release the new program. If, however, you are lucky, I will have enough time, to work on this new project, and release it in a week, or so
But, as I said it depends, on whether, this program get's downloaded a bit more, or not, and if I am quick enough, on deving this...

Having trouble, with Wndows 8?Well, I have found a solution, to all your ADB/fastboot problems...
Interested? Click here...
The thread contains all info, you need, to install and configure the ADB drivers, on Windows 8...
If you have a problem, please let me know, by either: Answering the thread, sending me a PM, or post your problem here...

New cooperation!!: Because so many of you, are wanting more kernels and ROMs, I have decided, to cooperate, with sonicxml This means, there will be an option, for you, to flash his kernel img, via fastboot. This means, there is one less step, in the al-in-one procedure!!

So, I'm thanking him, for accepting my request


CDMA issues I've come to notice, that some people, are having issues, with their CDMA devices...
This will be fixed, in the next update, release will be, in a few days. I'm very sorry, that this has happened, whilst testing, I didn't have any problems, what so ever...
But, because I guaranteed you, that I will fix ANY and EVERY bug, that you/I can find, I've already started, on a new and better flasher, for 4.0.2 stock flashers...

These will be hosted on my FTP server, in future, so the program can download the files, itself... So that shouldn't be a problem.
Should you have any more problems, please let me know, IMMEDIATLY, because, there is no point, in me updating, uploading the files, and literally half an hour, after release, someone tells me, that they're having problems, for a few days...

So, please. Tell me, I'm always happy to help. That's what I'm here for

Info's on updates...

All-in-one fix: Well, it looks like I've managed to fix the all-in-one problem... It seems, that there was an error, whilst in recovery. Added the feature; it flashes an insecure boot image... This allows the recovery, to stay put, and it grants the ADB remount access... This means, you are as close to stock, as possible, but you are fully rooted...

You shouldn't trust Windows. Period. I dont really get why you say scripting is harder on Linux though.

Batch files are nice, allows one to see what will be done. I would prefer them over a binary, but then again, I dont use Windows.

May the force be with you.
bk

Originally Posted by bk201doesntexist

You shouldn't trust Windows. Period. I dont really get why you say scripting is harder on Linux though.

Batch files are nice, allows one to see what will be done. I would prefer them over a binary, but then again, I dont use Windows.

May the force be with you.
bk

Thx for the force

I said it's harder scripting for Linux, because I'm a noob, when it comes to Linux/Unix... I only just found out, that Linux has the drivers for my laptop a few days ago And I'm used to Windows, that's why I said it.

Is it possible to provide a version without rom to have a good size? 400Mb is big.

Thanks for the time you spent in this project

Originally Posted by imfloflo

Is it possible to provide a version without rom to have a good size? 400Mb is big.

Thanks for the time you spent in this project

Currently working on it I'm just removing some scripts

To all size lovers!

The size has gone down, to under 60 MB.
I'm trying, to keep it under 80MB...

Thanks, for using Beatsleigher's Root Helper!!

Facebook page now open!!

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Hey guys, I've created a FB page, for Q&A as well as the Q&A Thread, in the Q&A section (thx imfloflo)

There are also a few other things, which might interest you! So give it a looksee, it's not done yet, it will also take a while, because I'm busy with school and my root helper...

But, here's the link^^ Beatsleigher's Facebook page!

Info on 2.6 ALPHA (GUI version)

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Please read!

This builds are only alphas. As most of you know, alphas are very buggy... I'm doing my best, on keeping them bug-free, so please don't complain about them not working properly... Some menus also haven't been taken care of, I know. If you are looking for the version, that works best (at the moment), take/download the ROM-Less 1.2.7 version.

Why did I jump from 1.2.x to 2.6?

There have been many unreleased version, during the batch period. Well, they weren't unreleased as that, they weremore or less kept for private use, because it was too big, to upload/for you to download. So I kept it on my HDD & USB flash drive.

Info on 2.6B ALPHA

ABTextBox1.Visible = FalsDB menu working properly. All buttons have got their purpose. All linken with an "OpenFileDialog" so you can flash like that. You just choose the file you want, open it and click on "push". The same goes for ROMs. Fastboot menu is planned to work in 2.6C or D.
BTW; have you noticed, that the size of everything has shrunk, again? Well, guess what, it will start to rise, soon. Why? The program you asked for is nearly 2 MB :eek:

Well, I hope you had fun reading, and I also hope, you know, why the updates are taking so long

Ok, the beta will be delayed, again.
I'm currently busy, and not near home...
I'm currently writing a EULA. So, please read it. It will prevent lots of miss understandings... It's not drastically big, nor hard to understand. It will be uploaded, as a txt file, and provided in the next update package. ...

I guess, the update will be released at about 18:00 o'clock GMT +1.

Who care's how I sent IT?