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The complete how-to
- Thread starter natediddy1120
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mr_goodwrench
New Member
So, I rooted my phone and put flash_image and recovery-0.99.3b.img on my card. When I got to the su command, I kept getting the 'Permission Denied' message. I double checked to be sure that I had rooted correctly and verified that Superuser Permissions was in my application list. I found that if I entered the su command with the Permissions application open, a dialog would come up asking me to allow or deny the request for access. Selecting allow cured my Permission Denied problem! :icon_ banana:
natediddy1120
Silver Member
Goodwrench,
Make sure when that permission window pops up, to click "remember" before you click "allow"
Do that on ANY root app that asks that
Make sure when that permission window pops up, to click "remember" before you click "allow"
Do that on ANY root app that asks that
mr_goodwrench
New Member
Thanks Nate, I forgot to mention the remember option... luckily I remembered to check it! Thanks for the write-up, it is really helpful.
natediddy1120
Silver Member
Hey everyone 
The SPRecovery links in the OP have been updated as well as other things in the guide...
And I also included new instructions on flashing ClockworkMod recovery image by koush
Enjoy!!
The SPRecovery links in the OP have been updated as well as other things in the guide...
And I also included new instructions on flashing ClockworkMod recovery image by koush
Enjoy!!
natediddy1120,
nice guide. just please add this to it... before starting the su commands from adb go to settings > applications > development and check stay awake, then go back to the home screen. when you type the first su command a box will pop up asking you to allow root access, check remember and click allow.
I know this has been mentioned before but would eliminate a lot of questions if it was in the guide. A lot of people are getting yelled at that they aren't following the steps... when actually their screen probably went to sleep because they ARE reading the steps and never saw the Allow root pop-up lol.
nice guide. just please add this to it... before starting the su commands from adb go to settings > applications > development and check stay awake, then go back to the home screen. when you type the first su command a box will pop up asking you to allow root access, check remember and click allow.
I know this has been mentioned before but would eliminate a lot of questions if it was in the guide. A lot of people are getting yelled at that they aren't following the steps... when actually their screen probably went to sleep because they ARE reading the steps and never saw the Allow root pop-up lol.
natediddy1120
Silver Member
The Z Machine
New Member
I'm having some trouble on these instructions, specifically on the SPRecovery section.
I've got root (su) access; however, the command: /data/local/flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-0.99.3b.img
gives: mtd: read all-zero block at 0x00000000; skipping
So it looks like the 'recovery' command isn't working for me. Suggestions? If I continue, something isn't applied it seems...
And, yes, the 'recovery-0.99.3b.img' file is located at the root directory of my sd card.
I've got root (su) access; however, the command: /data/local/flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-0.99.3b.img
gives: mtd: read all-zero block at 0x00000000; skipping
So it looks like the 'recovery' command isn't working for me. Suggestions? If I continue, something isn't applied it seems...
And, yes, the 'recovery-0.99.3b.img' file is located at the root directory of my sd card.
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natediddy1120
Silver Member
It's funny you mention this actually. Because I kept getting the exact SAME error on the exact SAME command the other night. Turned out, it was because there was something wrong with my sdcard. Don't ask me why....
In short, I had to grab the sdcard out of my old BB Storm and try again. And that time it worked...
The Z Machine
New Member
Hmmm... I don't have an extra SD card. I might be able to snag one at work though...
Also, it seems the "X" + "Power button" thing now locks my phone...
I have been able to all the nandroid restores and never had a problem. i am trying to install a theme by update.zip and and keep getting the error of "E:Can't open /sdcard,update.zip (no such file or directory)"
I download the file to my computer then copy it over to the sd card with the name update.zip. i have not other files on the sd card that are named update.zip
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I download the file to my computer then copy it over to the sd card with the name update.zip. i have not other files on the sd card that are named update.zip
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ok I made it through the command prompt and it didn't come up with "SirPsycho..." or whatever, it just had the the normal exclamation point in a triangle. Did it work or not? I'm not really sure what I did to make the command prompt work and I'm attempting it again right now and it's saying "Permission Denied." A response on this question would be helpful. Sooner than later since I've been working on this for hours.......... I refuse to give up.