Hi everyone.
I have just rooted my xperia x10a and in terminal after hitting whoami I get UID 0. I tried root explorer and it showed me the root directory with all the files and then I think I did something wrong. I went to terminal to try out some stuff and after using the command cd /data/app-private I can no longer see the root directory files. I don't know if that command and this are related issues but my knowledge is limited in this field. I have superuser installed and titanium backup works well and shows all my apps so I'm not sure what's up. Superuser shows that root explorer has UID 0 root access and I get the r/w option in root explorer but root directory shows up empty. Please someone clear this up for me. Any help at all is much appreciated.
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After digging some more it seems that root explorer does show me the contents of the data folder that astro can't see. I'm just confused as to why I can't see the contents of the root folder.
Thanks for your help.
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theMaDHakkeR said:
Hi everyone.
I have just rooted my xperia x10a and in terminal after hitting whoami I get UID 0. I tried root explorer and it showed me the root directory with all the files and then I think I did something wrong. I went to terminal to try out some stuff and after using the command cd /data/app-private I can no longer see the root directory files. I don't know if that command and this are related issues but my knowledge is limited in this field. I have superuser installed and titanium backup works well and shows all my apps so I'm not sure what's up. Superuser shows that root explorer has UID 0 root access and I get the r/w option in root explorer but root directory shows up empty. Please someone clear this up for me. Any help at all is much appreciated.
Edit:
After digging some more it seems that root explorer does show me the contents of the data folder that astro can't see. I'm just confused as to why I can't see the contents of the root folder.
Thanks for your help.
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I think that the 'root' folder has always been empty, even on my old rooted phone.
Thank you for clearing that up. I was almost certain it had something in there before but I'm not surprised if I'm wrong or simply didn't pay attention. Anyway thanks again for taking the time to reply.
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theMaDHakkeR said:
Thank you for clearing that up. I was almost certain it had something in there before but I'm not surprised if I'm wrong or simply didn't pay attention. Anyway thanks again for taking the time to reply.
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Also keep in mind that Astro is not working with root permissions. In reallity each application is working with it's own permissions that can be compared to a normal user, not superuser. Some applications request specifically superuser or root permissions which can only be granted on a rooted phone.
So basically a normal app won't use root and will therefore see less than an app that actually knows to and uses root.
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Hello everyone!
I am trying to install the Vanilla Mms.apk I downloaded from this forum
I Am running VanillaRom from GrdLock.. So.. I have root
When I try to "adb remount" so I can push this file..
"adb remount operation not permitted" .. So I am unable to get to the "Push" command
Also tried using Astro File Manager .. -dr file permissions on the /system/app folder not letting me copy paste the Mms.apk file..
What Am I doing wrong?
Thanks for any help
Do you have root explorer? Maybe you would have better luck with that. You could probably remove the one your rom comes with under /system/app and place the new .apk onto your sd and move it to /system/app. That's what I usually do when adb doesn't work for me.
I downloaded an awesome app called Ghost commander. It Required superuser rights and it was able to remount, copy to system/app. Then I remounted it & rebooted it, installed it, and it worked.
Kaybabe4 said:
I downloaded an awesome app called Ghost commander. It Required superuser rights and it was able to remount, copy to system/app. Then I remounted it & rebooted it, installed it, and it worked.
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Um, yes, Ghost Commander is cool.
But please don't revive almost year-old dead threads.
Thank you buddy been looking for something just like that.
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Hi Bros & Sis,
I have GPS issue on my SGS2, which lead me to this site for the fix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239713
It need a rooted device and Root Explorer for the fix, so after the search, I found this guide for rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
After following the steps and my SGS2 should be rooted.
However, I try to make changes to GPS.conf file in /system/etc, I'm not allow to do so.
If my rooting steps is corrected, how can I know whether SGS2 is rooted?
I do see that warning triangle during boot and if that's the indication, what do I miss out that I can't change the file?
Thank you very much for the help.
I'm not familiar with Root Explorer, but there should be an option to remount R/W somewhere, which you'd need to do to save changes in /system.
To check if you're rooted, look for Superuser in your app drawer. Also, you should probably have got a prompt when opening Root Explorer saying "Superuser request" which would indicate that you're rooted.
freedomzero said:
Hi Bros & Sis,
I have GPS issue on my SGS2, which lead me to this site for the fix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239713
It need a rooted device and Root Explorer for the fix, so after the search, I found this guide for rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
After following the steps and my SGS2 should be rooted.
However, I try to make changes to GPS.conf file in /system/etc, I'm not allow to do so.
If my rooting steps is corrected, how can I know whether SGS2 is rooted?
I do see that warning triangle during boot and if that's the indication, what do I miss out that I can't change the file?
Thank you very much for the help.
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You can use Root Check app from the Market.
Maybe you have to use a kind of root explorer and activate to mount your system partition with read/write access.
I am using ES Datei Explorer app from the Market, and I had to activate the root options in the explorer's app menu first.
Good luck !
oinkylicious said:
I'm not familiar with Root Explorer, but there should be an option to remount R/W somewhere, which you'd need to do to save changes in /system.
To check if you're rooted, look for Superuser in your app drawer. Also, you should probably have got a prompt when opening Root Explorer saying "Superuser request" which would indicate that you're rooted.
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Yes, there is this Remount as R/W, but there is no respond in /system.
When open Root Explorer, I'm granted Superuser permission, but still no permission to edit gps.conf.
That's why I'm wondering where have I done wrong.
Thank you.
It_ler said:
You can use Root Check app from the Market.
Maybe you have to use a kind of root explorer and activate to mount your system partition with read/write access.
I am using ES Datei Explorer app from the Market, and I had to activate the root options in the explorer's app menu first.
Good luck !
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I had try the Root Check App and it stated rooted.
For Root explorer, there is this Remount as R/W, but is just don't work in /system or /etc folder.
I can't find ES Datei Explorer, only ES File Explorer. And it stated granted Superuser permission on opening the app, but can't edit GPS.conf file.
Can I re-root again?
Thank you.
freedomzero said:
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I can't find ES Datei Explorer, only ES File Explorer. And it stated granted Superuser permission on opening the app, but can't edit GPS.conf file.
Can I re-root again?
Yes
try Super Manager for file explore .
Remove GPS conf file to PC edit and copy back .
jje
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JJEgan said:
freedomzero said:
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I can't find ES Datei Explorer, only ES File Explorer. And it stated granted Superuser permission on opening the app, but can't edit GPS.conf file.
Can I re-root again?
Yes
try Super Manager for file explore .
Remove GPS conf file to PC edit and copy back .
jje
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You are my Saver. Finally get it change. Thank you very much.
Super Manager allow me to make the change.
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Hi to all!
This is my first android device, and i am new to Unix-like systems.
I have tried to unlock, root & install custom rom on my phone. Used this instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
Everything go perfect until step:
DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS PART: After the install of RomRacers recovery boot up your phone. Open up your favorite file browser (I used Astro file manager to do this ) and navigate to /system/etc/ and delete the file called 'install-recovery.sh'
I always get "read only" trouble. As I understand, the problem in root access. I haven’t got it.
I have tried:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740748
Then
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
But in any case i get "read only" truing to delete 'install-recovery.sh'
Will be grateful for tips how to successfully root my device.
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a guide is in the "stickys" in general forum made by swiftks
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Use root tools. And there's a little button to change it from read only to read/write. Then delete the file.
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kycats said:
Steps for rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255548
It works like a champ.
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Tnx very much, it worked.
But i still can't delete the
install-recovery.sh
Trying via all possible file explorers, and also tried
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740748
one more time. still get
rm failed for /system/etc/install-recovery.sh, Read-only file system
You need to go into the options of the file manager and enable root, and also mount system as writable. I use ES file explorer from market...its free. If it still fails my guess is you are not rooted.
I have root access, have checked with root checker basic. Have enabled root in es file explorer, still same problem.
I have made some photos, in attached files.
Did you also check the option 'mount system directory as writable' in es file explorer options
maulich said:
Did you also check the option 'mount system directory as writable' in es file explorer options
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It helped. Thank you very much!
Ok, so, I am a bit of a noob to tablets and linux in general. I ran a linux desktop for a few years with minimal terminal exposure. I got the new HP slate 7 1800 for Christmas, and proceeded to root it. I had success with the TwerkMyMoto exploit. RootChecker has verified the root job a success.
My only complaint with this tablet is that with the TeamViewer app, I cannot access my external SD card. I understand that this type of issue is a complaint of many. I assumed it was a permissions issue, and according to some other threads, I was correct. Modifying /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml should require / to be remounted r/w. I have SuperSU installed, and using FX Explorer with Root addon, I can't seem to get the remount accomplished. Can anyone make a recommendation?
Also, BusyBox Free is installed to /system/xbin. After installation, can the App be uninstalled?
Thanks
chagmaier said:
Ok, so, I am a bit of a noob to tablets and linux in general. I ran a linux desktop for a few years with minimal terminal exposure. I got the new HP slate 7 1800 for Christmas, and proceeded to root it. I had success with the TwerkMyMoto exploit. RootChecker has verified the root job a success.
My only complaint with this tablet is that with the TeamViewer app, I cannot access my external SD card. I understand that this type of issue is a complaint of many. I assumed it was a permissions issue, and according to some other threads, I was correct. Modifying /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml should require / to be remounted r/w. I have SuperSU installed, and using FX Explorer with Root addon, I can't seem to get the remount accomplished. Can anyone make a recommendation?
Also, BusyBox Free is installed to /system/xbin. After installation, can the App be uninstalled?
Thanks
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After you install busybox you can uninstall the app if you want. Can't help you with FX Explorer, I've never used it. I've always used Root Explorer and at the top of that app is a button to change from r/o to r/w.
wantabe said:
After you install busybox you can uninstall the app if you want. Can't help you with FX Explorer, I've never used it. I've always used Root Explorer and at the top of that app is a button to change from r/o to r/w.
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Thanks! Root Explorer actually changes r/w. Let the editing begin!
chagmaier said:
Thanks! Root Explorer actually changes r/w. Let the editing begin!
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make a backup if you have a custom recovery installed.
I rooted my strange tablet using Kingo and apparently it was succesful:
http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t539/talos910/Screenshot_2015-09-11-17-08-20_zpsurdgzj8p.png
But I have been trying for days to erase a file in /system and I have not been able to do it, I think I have read every relevant thread about this problem but no luck, I tried using ES and changed /system to r/w in the root options but when trying to delete the file all I get is operation failed, the same happens with all the other root explorers and tools. I even tried the solution on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-p7/help/edit-replace-write-files-set-immutable-t2884172
but still can't delete it.
Also the app root toolkit for android gives me this weird error too:
http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t539/talos910/Screenshot_2015-09-11-17-08-06_zps4nrxqiev.png
http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t539/talos910/Screenshot_2015-09-11-17-08-02_zpsa1ycwdwl.png
Do you have an app like root explorer that specifically asks for root permissions? It doesn't matter if you have root if the explorer can't use it
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Yes all the file manager apps I used always ask for root permission, that is the problem they have root permission but still can't delete the file, which is weird because I can use apps that definitely need root like scr screen recorder and greenify just fine.
Try installing root explorer and then attempt to delete the file, then it should instantly open a window asking for root. The of course grant the permission. That should always work, but if it doesn't just restart the tablet, if it still doesn't work it must mean you are deleting a file that is in use by the system. Otherwise i have no idea whats wrong
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Talos91 said:
Yes all the file manager apps I used always ask for root permission, that is the problem they have root permission but still can't delete the file, which is weird because I can use apps that definitely need root like scr screen recorder and greenify just fine.
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What recovery did you install...twrp, cwm, philz?
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JMink said:
What recovery did you install...twrp, cwm, philz?
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Rooted my device using kingo root, I didn't intall other recovery.
Bad idea to try and remove system files without a custom recovery and a nandroid backup made and stored in a safe spot. What are you trying to remove?
I am trying to delete /system/sbin/su because I read in another thread this was the solution to fixing the issue of the app supersu not updating binaries when rooting your device using Kingo.
Talos91 said:
I am trying to delete /system/sbin/su because I read in another thread this was the solution to fixing the issue of the app supersu not updating binaries when rooting your device using Kingo.
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That is the binary. If you remove it, you wouldn't be rooted. Can you link the thread you are looking at? There's an app made specifically for replacing that su binary with SuperSU and it's binary called Super-SUme, though I believe it is a paid app.
I know it is the binary but according to this guy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/support-update-failures-t2907365/page23
(post 223)
""It appears kango wrote to /system/sbin/su whereas supersu wrote /system/xbin/su and subsequently supersu would keep wanting to update 'su' then fail.
The long and the short of it is once I manually removed /system/sbin/su supersu stopped telling me 'su' was outdated. I don't know android but I do know linux.
$PATH on my tablet has /system/sbin/ prior to /system/xbin/ so it would appear supersu is issuing 'su -V' as opposed to '/system/xbin/su -V' when it checks the version. The kingo 'su' was older than the supersu 'su'.
Dunno what the solution is 'cos the older 'su' is going to get called first & I figure there's nothing but trouble to be gained from changing $PATH globally. Nevertheless it might be enough to check $PATH for unwanted 'su' and flag them, possibly offer to remove them? In my case I renamed it "/system/sbin/su.ORIGINAL" so that it's still runnable in an emergency"""
If you rename it, it won't be able to run, and won't require removal.
That's the thing I can't rename the file either for some reason. Using es and other root explorers doesn’t work.
Talos91 said:
That's the thing I can't rename the file either for some reason. Using es and other root explorers doesn’t work.
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Seems like the SU binary that Kingroot included is pretty finicky and only works for some things. I've rooted 100s of devices and have never had issues like that. Have seen complaints about other various oddities with Kingroot too. It's nice that it's easy and works on a variety of devices, but if you have only limited control then that kind of defeats part of the purpose of rooting it...
Tried using SuperSUme but the app says I am not rooted with Kingo? wtf? Do you guys know of any other reason why i can't erase the system file sbin/su?
Talos91 said:
Tried using SuperSUme but the app says I am not rooted with Kingo? wtf? Do you guys know of any other reason why i can't erase the system file sbin/su?
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With Root Explorer, does it let you set the system to R/W? There's a little button at the top of the app that will say R/O or R/W for Read Only or Read Write. If you don't have R/W to the system, then you are unable to make changes to it.
I just renamed file su and then it became able to be deleted.
Talos91 said:
Tried using SuperSUme but the app says I am not rooted with Kingo? wtf? Do you guys know of any other reason why i can't erase the system file sbin/su?
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Connect your android tablet device to your windows computer. Then enable usb debugging on your android tablet. Then open the windows program called cmd. Then do these commands.
Code:
adb root
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adb remount
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adb shell rm /system/sbin/su