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2010-06-11
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#22
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Originally Posted by steveiow
Sorry, forgot to mention you need to be root.
i got this :
E: could not open lock file /var/lib/apt/lists/lock - open (13 permission denied)
E: unable to lock the list directory
Code:
sudo gainroot apt-get update && apt-get -f install
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2010-06-11
, 17:55
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@ Finland
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#23
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Originally Posted by fatalsaint
And you probably need to close the App Manager as well.
Sorry, forgot to mention you need to be root.
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2010-06-11
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@ poole, dorset
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#24
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Originally Posted by fatalsaint
Sorry, forgot to mention you need to be root.
Code:sudo gainroot apt-get update && apt-get -f install
ive now got the letter 'y' scrolling up the screen very fast
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2010-06-11
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#25
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Originally Posted by steveiow
ive now got the letter 'y' scrolling up the screen very fast
All it does is repeat "y" over and over?
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2010-06-11
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@ poole, dorset
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#26
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Originally Posted by fatalsaint
All it does is repeat "y" over and over?
yes... it asked if i was root so i typed yes and then the 'y' s started to scrfoll
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2010-06-11
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#27
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Hit CTRL+C to stop it.
Scroll up and see if you can find the exact question it asked. You shouldn't get asked if you are root...
Scroll up and see if you can find the exact question it asked. You shouldn't get asked if you are root...
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2010-06-11
, 18:21
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@ poole, dorset
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#28
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it asked....... 'are you root'
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2010-06-11
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#29
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I need you to post more so I can send you private messages.. lol. I didn't want to hijack this thread. Maybe a mod can strip these out and form a new thread for you to help with the problems.
I'll need the full output from before the "y's" starting, including the command you ran as a copy & paste from the terminal if at all possible.
Also: Usually I don't recommend this until after troubleshooting falls short - but it's always a possibility (if you haven't already tried) to just reflash the phone (not the eMMC, just the main flash); you can use the backup tool to save all your contacts/messages and stuff. I never lose anything when doing it. This way you start clean and may even solve your radio/network problems while driving.
I'll need the full output from before the "y's" starting, including the command you ran as a copy & paste from the terminal if at all possible.
Also: Usually I don't recommend this until after troubleshooting falls short - but it's always a possibility (if you haven't already tried) to just reflash the phone (not the eMMC, just the main flash); you can use the backup tool to save all your contacts/messages and stuff. I never lose anything when doing it. This way you start clean and may even solve your radio/network problems while driving.
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2010-06-11
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#30
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BusyBox v1.10.2 (Debian 3:1.10.2.legal-1osso26+0m5) built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.
~ $ sudo gainroot apt-get update && apt-get -f install
Enable RD mode if you want to break your device
E: Could not open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (13 Permission denied)
E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), are you root?
~ $ yes
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.
~ $ sudo gainroot apt-get update && apt-get -f install
Enable RD mode if you want to break your device
E: Could not open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (13 Permission denied)
E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), are you root?
~ $ yes
i got this :
E: could not open lock file /var/lib/apt/lists/lock - open (13 permission denied)
E: unable to lock the list directory