Basic adb/shell commands for noobs

[Tyto]

afaik, same thing
you can also use root explorer and removed it that way

i think not, uninstall is diferent of just delete

 

[Doyle]

... NVM

Apparently I had to go into the custom recovery console... lol

 

[tribalartgod]

Need some quick help here with ADB..

I want to change my boot animation. BUT...I want to save the one that is already on my phone first...Just in case....

How do I do this?

I have CM-5.0.8-DS currently installed


Thanks in advance

 

[raven_raven]

i think not, uninstall is diferent of just delete

I think Android is different from Windows and while installing it does not make any registry entries or things like that. It only copies app to proper folder and thats it. So I assume that uninstalling will be equal to removing app files . Maybe I'm wrong, I'm still learning how Android runs.

Need some quick help here with ADB..

I want to change my boot animation. BUT...I want to save the one that is already on my phone first...Just in case....

How do I do this?

I have CM-5.0.8-DS currently installed


Thanks in advance

I never actually changed my bootanimation, but I read few topics and instructions are always the same. You have to put bootanimation.zip to the root of sd card, then in console (or terminal app on the phone) type:

adb shell //only when using adb
$ su
# cp /sdcard/bootanimation.zip /data/local/
# reboot

 

[spartan062984]

Install apk

Hello Fellow Androids!

If this is off topic, please accept my apologies. I am searching through all of XDA for a simple solution to adding apk. Now before you start bashing, please keep in mind that I am well aware of the "search" options + google + XDA etc.

Long story short, I have:

1) Rooted
2) Fashed many Roms (currently on Stock 2.1)
3) Lag Fixxed (see signature)
4) Removed Bloatware
5) I am familiar with ABD and commands

Problem:

All I'm trying to do is install certain "apk"s using ADB. I am well aware of the Program that installs/ pushes apps automatically that are found in G1 + Vibrant + HTC + Droid Forums without having to do any typin......BUT.....I would like to know my way around ABD <----Main reason why i dont want the easy way out.

I have been here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716806

as well as here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743457

even been here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740545

I know what you are thinking, why not use them? As i said before, i would like to be efficient with ADB. So...


I have tried methods found here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517874

As well as:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719


The problem I am having is:

Whether i navigate to my folder (desktop with all my apps) and use either

"adb push app /system/sd/app
adb push app-private /system/sd/app-private"

or simply

"adb install <path to file> - Example: adb install c:/apps/apps2sd.apk"

I always get the error: "cant find <whatever apk> to install"

No matter which directory i have it, i get that message.

Note:

1) I have debugging on
2) I mounted sd <----also tried Without mounting
3) I have used the same command when I removed bloatware but i understand Adding apks are slightly different.
4) I have all the drivers installed + Microsoft's .net framework + etc

What am i doing wrong?

All Critics, input, education bashing (just not hating) lol are welcome. Thanks!

 

[Phateless]

Apologize if this has already been asked, but to install an app to system/app/ is just

adb install c:\app.apk to /system/app? Or do I just push it there and then it will magically appear in the app drawer?

Thanks!

 

[shadowch31]

"adb push app /system/sd/app
adb push app-private /system/sd/app-private"

or simply

"adb install <path to file> - Example: adb install c:/apps/apps2sd.apk"

I always get the error: "cant find <whatever apk> to install"

No matter which directory i have it, i get that message.

Note:

adb push c:\NameOf.apk /system/app or /data/app whichever is your preference.
adb push c:\app-private\* /data/app-private/
adb install c:\NameOf.apk /system/app/ or /data/app/

Please note the switch between windows (\) c:\ & that of Android (/) /system backslash.

I always place and copy files from c:\ and never had problems but have had the odd problem when trying to do this from sdcard.

 

[Phateless]

So it's as simple as adding the path to /system/app when using the ADB INSTALL command and it will install it to system.

Cool, thanks.

Will I need to do anything special to remount r/w or anything like that? Still a noob with adb.

 

[shadowch31]

So it's as simple as adding the path to /system/app when using the ADB INSTALL command and it will install it to system.

Cool, thanks.

Will I need to do anything special to remount r/w or anything like that? Still a noob with adb.

Thats about it fella

You don't need to make system rw or anything, adb forces it's through basically.

 

[Phateless]

Thats about it fella

You don't need to make system rw or anything, adb forces it's through basically.

Awesome. Have htc ime mod on my mt3g, but I suspect its running slower because it's installed to /data and not to /system.

 

[shadowch31]

Awesome. Have htc ime mod on my mt3g, but I suspect its running slower because it's installed to /data and not to /system.

Just try and test fella, tis only way to be sure whats gonna be best for you

 

[Phateless]

Just try and test fella, tis only way to be sure whats gonna be best for you

Yup, planning on it.

 

[duckredbeard]

So if I want to push a .png to Tasker, I don't need to pull the app to windows? I can just push the .png to the appropriate folder/subfolder of the app? I'm dealing with Tasker and I haven't really found for sure where that is. Perhaps I can make a backup of the app, unzip it, add the file, then zip it, then reinstall it?

 

[CedricAnne97]

I know that this probably sounds stupid (really really stupid) but I wanna know if when they write like
$blablabla
$blablabla
if you need to do enter in between or not? + do you need to type the $? cuz I didn't ever try anything like this, but I've read allot about this so... i'm just wondering.
(please don't look at the spelling, i'm from Belgium actually + i'm only thirteen)
I read allot about this because i'm gonna buy an android phone this week (or next week -> an htc desire z or g2 or whatever i'm so happy ! lol

Thanks!!!

 

[shourov]

i cant do anything..i cant push app or i cant mount my system...it always says that "permission denied"...whats the problem..i did everything that is needed...guys need a quick help..

 

[exbarboss]

shell commands

Can someone helps me with scripts for android.
I need to use if loop in it.

if I use it like in linux:

if [ -f /dev/block/vold/179:2 ]; 
then 
#somecode ;
fi

then

chmod 755 $scriptname

end execution:

sh -x ./$scriptname

and when it gets to the line with if loop I get an error :not found

any ideas?

 

[fvckyougooglescammer]

Anyone know how to delete read only files?

 

[roscoenr]

Anyone know how to delete read only files?

Try typing
Adb remount first


Sent from my unrEVOked using xda app

 

[HumblePie]

Admins, please delete this post...

Doh. Disregard. Answered my own question...

 

[htcjikelly]

Maybe some commands on how to navigate the phone. I'm a DOS guy and the commands are similar

"dir" is "ls" for when you want a list of files and sub-directories in the current directory

"cd\" is is just "cd " (cd[space]) for changing the directory

returning to the previous directory is "cd .."

"del" is "rm" for deleting files (caution).

That's all I can think of right now.

You are the man!!!!!