Hey there, I was wondering if it was possible to start a phone from "bootmode". My powerbutton broke so I was wondering how I could turn the phone on without it, came across using a USB and holding down "down vol" button would let me get to the system menu thing, is it possible to use android sdk to boot my phone? If so do you know where I should look? Thanks for your help if you can, liked and subscribed :)
I need help, I am following your video and extracted the adb sdk tools to C:, but everytime I double-click the file SDK Manager.exe, a window will pop and close immediately. Do you know how to fix this?
Been watching numerous rooting videos on youtube and have watched many of yours and, by far, you are above most. You are a natural teacher. There are many people who know this stuff inside and out but you are able to communicate it to the lay person as a teacher. Thank you and Kudos!
I decided to download the Google USB Driver because is appeared on your screen. I want you to know that this was my first time doing something like this on any device and I nailed it the first time. I couldn't have done it w/o you guidance. Thanks a lot, you've got a new subscriber. Keep the hits coming!
Great video. Just a few details need to be updated, including: 1) running CMD as Administrator and very importantly, 2) entering the correct file path for the adb.exe file. This is at 5:22 in the video above. (A big shout-out & thanks to ***** for clearing up my error- the same "not recognized" error many others received). As a point of reference, I'm using Win 8.1 64-bit. Make sure the file path are correct by opening Window Explorer and navigating to the appropriate folders. Click in the address bar (similar to where you'd type in a website address), copy and paste that into the path section. For instance mine were: "D:\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools" and "D:\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\tools". Thank you again!
alright so small problem i ran threw step by step over and over and when i bring up command in the start bar it comes up i search adb and i it says not recognized as internal or external and i don't understand how to fix it i put the other semicolon and all i did everything you said
Thank you thank you thank you. I normally use a mac so in all the rooting process you just start typing commands in Terminal. I had no idea all this had to be done before you could run command prompts on a PC. Saved my life...
Okay so i did everything you said up until the type 'adb' in the command prompt thing. All i get is "'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" Any help?
Also, with what I said previously, make sure the Path you typed is the location of the Tools and Platform Tools folders you unzipped from the Android SDK.
Follow these steps for windows: Make a new variable. Name, android-sdk value, C:\android-sdk Add to the path, %PATH%;%android-sdk%\tools;%android-sdk%\platform-tools Change the name to whatever your folder is named and the value to wherever it is on your computer, I used android-sdk as a name and put it on the C:/ drive. Do the same with the path, just change the android-sdk to whatever the folder is named. Then all you should have to do is type adb in the command prompt. Worked for me.
In Windows Explorer go to C: then android-sdk then platform-tools. Click adb.exe to see if a window pops up and runs it. If that doesn't work, I feel like you messed up somewhere in the video. To test it if the computer can run it itself, not with the help of the user. You have to Windows Explorer go to C: then android-sdk then hold down shift and right click the (android-sdk)folder. Their is an option to open command prompt here. Then type adb. If it works. Then do the same thing with the (android-sdk) folder. Hold down shift and right click it, open command prompt from here. Type adb. But that's where I get stuck, I can't run adb from android-sdk, but I can run adb from platform-tools. So I had to pull adb.exe, and 2 other folders AdbWinApi,dll and AdbWinUsbApi,dll. out of the folders, and put it in directly into where ever my CMD directory was. My CMD was C:\Users\wolfe_000> I had to put those 3 folders I pulled out of android-sdk, and put them in wolfe_000. So where ever you have your default directory as. You have to put those 3 folders directly into that directory. If you are confused on how to get to this directory. Follow it in File Explorer. Whatever drive is says, say C: or D:. go into that drive in File Explorer. Then if it says Users, go into Users, and so on and so forth until to get to the last thing from the directory. Again, mine was wolfe_000.
Best walk through I have ever seen. I went astray at first when I couldn't confirm on the cmd. But I must have had something typed wrong in the path because when I retyped it, it worked.
Wow! This video is GREAT! I'm brand NEW to android phones and I've been trying for 2 months to ROOT my ZTE Merit, but I never could figure out how to do the commands. Finally I think I will get through this.
Thank you for that little tutorial. It was driving me nuts that I couldn't seem to get adb and fastboot working this time around. Your vid reminded me that I didn't set the path correctly. Thanks again!
elieser juarez Follow these steps for windows: Make a new variable. Name, android-sdk value, C:\android-sdk Add to the path, %PATH%;%android-sdk%\tools;%android-sdk%\platform-tools Change the name to whatever your folder is named and the value to wherever it is on your computer, I used android-sdk as a name and put it on the C:/ drive. Do the same with the path, just change the android-sdk to whatever the folder is named. Then all you should have to do is type adb in the command prompt. Worked for me.
Actually I got it to work. I simply went to Path and clicked on browse and added both folders. The full extention name is there C:\\Users\desktop\foldername\etc... so that seems to have worked for some reason. Thanks!!! I'd suggest you try adding the paths by clicking on browse and just selecting the folders manually +elieser juarez
given that the installation was successful, you have issue with your path. you can either fix that or to bypass that, just open the command prompt, and from there navigate to the android-sdk folder. so you should see in command prompt C:\path_on_your_pc\android-sdk-windows> and then type adb
Thanks dude! Worked like a charm. I have my sdk folder in my users/documents folder so all I had to do was point the environment path variable to the proper folder and bam! Thanks again!
once I type in the adb, a list of cammands does not come down. It reads C:\users\tservo>adb 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
I was having trouble with my nexus 7 not booting into adb or fastboot because i didn't have the drivers. This has helped 110% i finally can flash and root my device now!!!
+Anthony F Ran into the same problem 10 minutes ago. Look in the description of this video. There will be a link to download the latest Java software. Do that.
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What you can do is go into the sdk folder and find the platform-tools folder... while in the folder hold shift on the keyboard, right click, and hit open command window here
Daniel Rodriguez I had the same problem but then I realized I didn't rename the android-sdk folder. Origincally it was android-sdk-windows and that wasn't being typed into the environment variables. make sure EXACTLY what the folder is called is what you're typing in
dude, thank you so much I've spent just over a day looking around, doing different stuff, and with your help I managed to do this correctly. Thank you.
Dudeeeee u r a badasss u just saved my tablet i forgot the pass and wasnt able to get this adb thx to this video i finaly managed to take off the pass many thx u earned yourself a subscriber and a big gratitude :D
Worked like charm QBKing77. did this whole process on windows 8 and it was a success. the zip file that is downloaded is different obviouslt cuz this was a few years ago - the file has been updated. Also, at first it didnt work for me becasue i didnt have the java JDK installed, but the installation will prompt you to donwload and install it adn youll be all good! Thank Tim!
Clear, concise, and very engaging - thank you so much! I can say that in my own experience, you are one of the best. If all uploaders are of your style, TH-cam would be always an uplifting viewing event.
I had trouble with my adb drivers, causing my pc not to recognize my kindle fire. This video is very well made and easy to follow. In my case it didn't work the first time I tried because I needed Java which is available to download in the description. Thanks for vid, great job.
Awesome video, Tim. Comprehensive and really well explained...finally I have adb working in a cmd prompt which always eluded me before Lol. Many thanks mate!
thanks so much for this video this is what I have been trying to figure out how to do for a while now so i can actually root my own stuff instead of paying some one else to do it!!!
Just watched a video by SleeplessNinja on how to do this and could NOT get it going. He never mentioned anything about going over to the computer properties to edit and add the paths. THANK YOU for explaining it step by step!
For those having the problem of it not being found on the command prompt... use the user variable path... not the system vairiable that Tim uses in his video.
For those of you that are having problems at the path part, you have to make sure that you put in the exact path that you have saved your sdk folder in. The first time I typed what it told me to type, but realized that my folder was not named andriod-sdk. So type the folder names exactly as you have them and the it will work when you type adb in the command prompt. I hope this helps. I have been working on this for hours.
Many many thnx!!! I followede ur instructions 1 by 1, and the solution was perfect..it really worked for my galaxy ace...again thnx...it was so annoying, but now my cellphone has taken my time again hahaha...cheers!!
Hey thanks for giving download links that go somewhere and give me the right files instead of some bullshit thanks truly someone out there knows how to be a human not a troll thanks bro
Thank you very much for this fantastic video! Very easy to follow and got everything installed and working on my first attempt. Works well on Windows 10.
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Although 4 years old video, but it still work like a charm! Thanks
+Kevin Ng Kai Man You're welcome!
+Tim Schofield (Qbking77) Lol after 4 years, he still replies.. That's cool because if anyone watches this, he could still be able to help him :D
Hey there, I was wondering if it was possible to start a phone from "bootmode". My powerbutton broke so I was wondering how I could turn the phone on without it, came across using a USB and holding down "down vol" button would let me get to the system menu thing, is it possible to use android sdk to boot my phone? If so do you know where I should look? Thanks for your help if you can, liked and subscribed :)
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I need help, I am following your video and extracted the adb sdk tools to C:, but everytime I double-click the file SDK Manager.exe, a window will pop and close immediately.
Do you know how to fix this?
Been watching numerous rooting videos on youtube and have watched many of yours and, by far, you are above most. You are a natural teacher. There are many people who know this stuff inside and out but you are able to communicate it to the lay person as a teacher. Thank you and Kudos!
Hi, the path settings on Windows 10 is quite different, any feedback on how to do what you did on Windows 10 will highly appreciated.
I decided to download the Google USB Driver because is appeared on your screen. I want you to know that this was my first time doing something like this on any device and I nailed it the first time. I couldn't have done it w/o you guidance. Thanks a lot, you've got a new subscriber. Keep the hits coming!
Great video. Just a few details need to be updated, including: 1) running CMD as Administrator and very importantly, 2) entering the correct file path for the adb.exe file. This is at 5:22 in the video above. (A big shout-out & thanks to ***** for clearing up my error- the same "not recognized" error many others received).
As a point of reference, I'm using Win 8.1 64-bit. Make sure the file path are correct by opening Window Explorer and navigating to the appropriate folders. Click in the address bar (similar to where you'd type in a website address), copy and paste that into the path section. For instance mine were: "D:\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools" and "D:\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\tools".
Thank you again!
well thank you very much for taking the time to write this! I really appreciate the support.
alright so small problem i ran threw step by step over and over and when i bring up command in the start bar it comes up i search adb and i it says not recognized as internal or external and i don't understand how to fix it i put the other semicolon and all i did everything you said
Thank you thank you thank you. I normally use a mac so in all the rooting process you just start typing commands in Terminal. I had no idea all this had to be done before you could run command prompts on a PC. Saved my life...
Okay so i did everything you said up until the type 'adb' in the command prompt thing. All i get is "'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"
Any help?
You will want to double check your Environment Variable under System Properties. I had the same problem and realized I had mistyped something.
Also, with what I said previously, make sure the Path you typed is the location of the Tools and Platform Tools folders you unzipped from the Android SDK.
Follow these steps for windows:
Make a new variable. Name, android-sdk
value, C:\android-sdk
Add to the path, %PATH%;%android-sdk%\tools;%android-sdk%\platform-tools
Change the name to whatever your folder is named and the value to wherever it is on your computer, I used android-sdk as a name and put it on the C:/ drive. Do the same with the path, just change the android-sdk to whatever the folder is named.
Then all you should have to do is type adb in the command prompt. Worked for me.
The way this is set up in Windows 10 is slightly different. Do you have any experience wit that?
In Windows Explorer go to C: then android-sdk then platform-tools. Click adb.exe to see if a window pops up and runs it. If that doesn't work, I feel like you messed up somewhere in the video.
To test it if the computer can run it itself, not with the help of the user. You have to Windows Explorer go to C: then android-sdk then hold down shift and right click the (android-sdk)folder. Their is an option to open command prompt here. Then type adb. If it works. Then do the same thing with the (android-sdk) folder. Hold down shift and right click it, open command prompt from here. Type adb.
But that's where I get stuck, I can't run adb from android-sdk, but I can run adb from platform-tools.
So I had to pull adb.exe, and 2 other folders AdbWinApi,dll and AdbWinUsbApi,dll. out of the folders, and put it in directly into where ever my CMD directory was.
My CMD was C:\Users\wolfe_000> I had to put those 3 folders I pulled out of android-sdk, and put them in wolfe_000. So where ever you have your default directory as. You have to put those 3 folders directly into that directory.
If you are confused on how to get to this directory. Follow it in File Explorer. Whatever drive is says, say C: or D:. go into that drive in File Explorer. Then if it says Users, go into Users, and so on and so forth until to get to the last thing from the directory. Again, mine was wolfe_000.
Best walk through I have ever seen. I went astray at first when I couldn't confirm on the cmd. But I must have had something typed wrong in the path because when I retyped it, it worked.
Mine is not working. It doesn't have an android logo like yours. and when I run it, cmd only flash once and then nothing.
same problem here
ya same here, need help
Same here.
Check description... there's a java link you need to install
daksh naveen Check description... there's a java link you need to install
Wow! This video is GREAT! I'm brand NEW to android phones and I've been trying for 2 months to ROOT my ZTE Merit, but I never could figure out how to do the commands. Finally I think I will get through this.
When I type "adb" in the command prompt it says "adb is not recognized as an internal or external operable program or batch file" pls help
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i accidently put an underscore in android-sdk and when i fixed it to a dash it worked, double check
SAME HERE BRO
Thank you. Finally found someone who can actually explain things step by step.
hello..i have windows 10..path edit is different...can you help me please
Thank you for that little tutorial. It was driving me nuts that I couldn't seem to get adb and fastboot working this time around. Your vid reminded me that I didn't set the path correctly. Thanks again!
I did what you instructed to do and nothing the command prompt reads " adb not recognized as an internal or external command" what gives?
elieser juarez Follow these steps for windows:
Make a new variable. Name, android-sdk
value, C:\android-sdk
Add to the path, %PATH%;%android-sdk%\tools;%android-sdk%\platform-tools
Change the name to whatever your folder is named and the value to wherever it is on your computer, I used android-sdk as a name and put it on the C:/ drive. Do the same with the path, just change the android-sdk to whatever the folder is named.
Then all you should have to do is type adb in the command prompt. Worked for me.
Still doesn't work for me... Unfortunately I:
Sorry to hear that. Anything I can do to help?
Actually I got it to work. I simply went to Path and clicked on browse and added both folders. The full extention name is there C:\\Users\desktop\foldername\etc... so that seems to have worked for some reason. Thanks!!! I'd suggest you try adding the paths by clicking on browse and just selecting the folders manually +elieser juarez
I love you, i really do
I just went to the android development site and did the download that way and it worked right away! Thanks!
CMD not recognizing ABD. Please help.
***** thanks man! helped me a lot!
given that the installation was successful, you have issue with your path. you can either fix that or to bypass that, just open the command prompt, and from there navigate to the android-sdk folder. so you should see in command prompt C:\path_on_your_pc\android-sdk-windows>
and then type adb
*ADB not ABD maybe that's your issue.
Thanks dude! Worked like a charm. I have my sdk folder in my users/documents folder so all I had to do was point the environment path variable to the proper folder and bam! Thanks again!
once I type in the adb, a list of cammands does not come down. It reads C:\users\tservo>adb
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Same problem, did you fix this?
I was having trouble with my nexus 7 not booting into adb or fastboot because i didn't have the drivers. This has helped 110% i finally can flash and root my device now!!!
anyone having trouble getting SDK manager to open install java on your pc first and it should open after that
I did all of that..
And it's not working
It worked, thank you!
thanks for all the helpful vids, nice to know there are still devs out there willing to help novices out. ANDROID FOR LIFE!!!!
SDK.exe cant run in windows 10 plz give me a right suggestion
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change compatibility to windows 8
wah otra
open with admin
wow THEE best turtorial I've seen to date. THANKS.... Every other video was missing steps and so confusing. perfect
not opening SDK Manager on windows 10
+Anthony F install Java. it's in the description.
+Anthony F Ran into the same problem 10 minutes ago. Look in the description of this video. There will be a link to download the latest Java software. Do that.
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This video is awesome! No broken links in description. Thank you very much
command prompt adb isnt recognized.. o hell
What you can do is go into the sdk folder and find the platform-tools folder... while in the folder hold shift on the keyboard, right click, and hit open command window here
Qbking77 (Tim Schofield) this works, but is there any way to fix it so you don't have to do that each time you want to run ADB?
Daniel Rodriguez I had the same problem but then I realized I didn't rename the android-sdk folder. Origincally it was android-sdk-windows and that wasn't being typed into the environment variables. make sure EXACTLY what the folder is called is what you're typing in
Keith
It still works as long as you don't forget 'windows' :)
Richard Recupero rename the folder to android-sdk
great video! I wish all the persons that attempt a video on youtube could be as clear and simple as you are! gosh!
how on widnows 10 ? make variable ?
I can't tell you how much I appreciate the comment! Really means a lot - thanks for the support
Only video I can go back to every time I do a fresh install of Windows. This still works with my N5. Thank you +Tim
you uploaded this on my bday 2 yrs ago... and now i finally bought a used EVO and am rooooootin it.... MINDBLOWN
You're welcome! Thanks for the support!
dude, thank you so much I've spent just over a day looking around, doing different stuff, and with your help I managed to do this correctly. Thank you.
The most clear, detailed description of how to install this. Thank you!
Cheers man, great video. I was following a xda guide but didnt add in the path inclusion steps for cmd. Legend :D
Glad you got it!
man I have ben looking for you for long time I fallowed you step by step and it worked thank you
Your directions are great. Calm with no backtracking! Thank you!
Installed SDK successfully with your instructions, thanks for the help!
Dudeeeee u r a badasss u just saved my tablet i forgot the pass and wasnt able to get this adb thx to this video i finaly managed to take off the pass many thx u earned yourself a subscriber and a big gratitude :D
Worked like charm QBKing77. did this whole process on windows 8 and it was a success. the zip file that is downloaded is different obviouslt cuz this was a few years ago - the file has been updated. Also, at first it didnt work for me becasue i didnt have the java JDK installed, but the installation will prompt you to donwload and install it adn youll be all good!
Thank Tim!
wow!! thank you very much!! I thought it was sooo difficult, but it worked!! I did the whole process and it's recognized!!
Clear, concise, and very engaging - thank you so much! I can say that in my own experience, you are one of the best. If all uploaders are of your style, TH-cam would be always an uplifting viewing event.
Can't belive it actually worked! Thank you!
oh man i've had to view a lot of movies now to get all the puzzle pieces but finding a driver download site for my phone was very helpful!
As usual, great video, Tim!
Old video...but i got the idea of my problem....thanks dude...u are a saviour
Worked for me. Thanks! lol now onto two more of your videos for unlocking the bootloader and rooting my moto x. Oh boy.
Worked like a Charm Buddy! Thanks Tim
thank you very much mate the rest of the videos on you were useless your video was the only real help
Thanks Man very effective video, hope the rest of the unlocking and rom changing goes this easy...
I had trouble with my adb drivers, causing my pc not to recognize my kindle fire. This video is very well made and easy to follow. In my case it didn't work the first time I tried because I needed Java which is available to download in the description. Thanks for vid, great job.
Thanks Tim, works great... Windows 8 users: download java first to be able open SDK manager. Tim has a link in his description^^
thank you so much i been trying to do this for 3 months and it worked with you u are the bestt!!
Awesome tutorial mate, simple, easy to follow, perfect!! finally installed adb properly :)
Finally a video that I understood. THANKS
thanks man!!! this really helps:) im now running cm9 ics nightly;) great tutorial by the way! till next time!
Awesome video, Tim. Comprehensive and really well explained...finally I have adb working in a cmd prompt which always eluded me before Lol. Many thanks mate!
thanks so much for this video this is what I have been trying to figure out how to do for a while now so i can actually root my own stuff instead of paying some one else to do it!!!
Just watched a video by SleeplessNinja on how to do this and could NOT get it going. He never mentioned anything about going over to the computer properties to edit and add the paths. THANK YOU for explaining it step by step!
It worked with Windows 8.1. Thank you Tim!
GREAT help, i had some issues with the PATH part but was only a typo.
Thanks.
For those having the problem of it not being found on the command prompt... use the user variable path... not the system vairiable that Tim uses in his video.
alright thanks man :) and awesome job on the video for the galaxy s3..it was simple and easy to follow :)
For those of you that are having problems at the path part, you have to make sure that you put in the exact path that you have saved your sdk folder in. The first time I typed what it told me to type, but realized that my folder was not named andriod-sdk. So type the folder names exactly as you have them and the it will work when you type adb in the command prompt. I hope this helps. I have been working on this for hours.
Went through alot of videos, all of them are shitty! this is the best one ! thanks man
Thank you very much for the support! Glad I could help
Everything seems to have worked great, thank you for the straight forward and easy to follow video.
Yes thank you, I didnt realize i needed to set the path to use adb. helped so much man.
Thank you very much. I've tried to do this on my own and I couldn't figure it out. This saved me from waiting for the OTA update.
Awesome man links and instructions still work . Thanks
Thank you. Was able to download it following your instructions.
Viewed in October of 2016. Working with Windows 10. Had to think about Windows 10 logistic changes but worked like a charm.
thank you so much!! helped a lot! i appreciate your time dedicated to public help!
Many many thnx!!! I followede ur instructions 1 by 1, and the solution was perfect..it really worked for my galaxy ace...again thnx...it was so annoying, but now my cellphone has taken my time again hahaha...cheers!!
This helped so much thank you. you my good man hath earned yourself a subscriber
Thank a lot for the lesson. It's very clear, well-designed and straightforward.
Works great, had to update java but that was simple. good vid.
Worked Great! Awesome video! Explained well; both thorough and complete, with extra info, to boot.
You, good sir, are truly a King.
thnx bro i am only 14 and i follow your instruction and every thing go well..thnx again bro
Worked quite well for me! Thanks a ton!
thank u so much , after weeks of trying, I've finally got it the 1st run on this video
Thanks man did many things and tried many ways but ur video is da best thnx it workd for me
Yay despite this being up over 6 years ago it was still very very very easy to follow. Yay now i can fix the tablets.
This was very clear and helpful, thanks!
This was the best video that i found that was srtight to the point and i was able to understand it. Thank you for sharing.
Great video man! Helped me a lot.
Just sucessfully side loaded 5.1.1 using the new files and this clip again! Thanks muchly
Hurray , man you are reallly amazing
Great job. Video helped me install adb perfectly
Thanks
Everything is so good explained
you are the best!!!!!! liked!
Thank for the video. I've got it loaded and running!
Hey thanks for giving download links that go somewhere and give me the right files instead of some bullshit thanks truly someone out there knows how to be a human not a troll thanks bro
Thank you very much for this fantastic video! Very easy to follow and got everything installed and working on my first attempt. Works well on Windows 10.
Nice work!
5 years old and still gold - thanks very much (I'm using macOS Sierra btw)