changing permissions - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm having a problem moving an apk into system/app. It says I don't have the proper permissions and when I look it's "r". How do I change that so I can copy and paste the file?

Anyone have any ideas about this? I can't install the 3d launcher unless I figure this out.
When I browse with my computer, all I see are two folders which I assume are the internal and external sd cards.
But I don't see a directory called system.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

jameskever said:
I'm having a problem moving an apk into system/app. It says I don't have the proper permissions and when I look it's "r". How do I change that so I can copy and paste the file?
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are you rooted?

Root explorer, be rooted, make read and writable.
Vibrant vibrating nicely now,Kthx!

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Root Explorer costs 2.50 in pounds.
I'm looking for a free option.
And yes, I'm rooted.

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[Q] how do you push an apk to the phone?

Total Noob here want to try and put an apk from one rom to another rom already installed on phone. what I did so far I used the zip of the rom that had the apk and explored using right click and explore. did not unzip. left clicked and dragged apk to desktop. now how to get the apk to my phone. assuming extracted it correctly.
just need a noob easy to follow guide to move it.
Thanks
Depending on the app, you just move it to system/app
I use root explorer
Once there, reboot, you don't need to click and install it.
I have root explorer and not understanding the process I am mounted as r/w then cant find my file
did you put it in a folder?if not i put my apks in a folder so i know exactly where they are at. sometimes things in root explorer get cluttered
I moved it to my phone by adding it to my sd card just like a rom. is there another place to put it so root exploer will find it? then I can move it to system
imspot said:
I moved it to my phone by adding it to my sd card just like a rom. is there another place to put it so root exploer will find it? then I can move it to system
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make a folder on the root of your Sd card. put it in there name the folder files or something then in root explorer go to the bottom of the files and look in Sd card and lets say you named your folder files itll be in sdcard/files
imspot said:
I moved it to my phone by adding it to my sd card just like a rom. is there another place to put it so root exploer will find it? then I can move it to system
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In root explorer go to sdcard/ it should be there. If you put it on your external go to externalsd/ long hold the file it should have move. then go to system/app and paste it in there and reboot phone. If you still cant find it use search and look up the apk name and move it once you find it.
i just download the rom i want to my pc open it up with 7zip go to the app folder and pull the apk out that you want and and put it in the rom that you want to place it in.
Thank you very much got it. now I understand.

How to Change Galaxy S3 Touch Sound

Can anyone here help or assist me, How to change the Galaxy S3 Touch Sound???
changing system sounds
Devils77 said:
Can anyone here help or assist me, How to change the Galaxy S3 Touch Sound???
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This requires root!
The sounds (by default) are stored in /system/media/audio/ui/
!NOTE: This is for system/OS sounds. Notifications etc are not stored here!
Screen touch sound is "TW_Touch.ogg" and back and menu button sounds are "S_HW_Touch.ogg"
If you would like to change the sound to something else, find a mp3 or something that you would like to use then convert it to a .ogg format.
Can be done on this website: htt$p://audio.on$line-convert.$com/convert-to-ogg *Remove $ symbols from URL
Then rename your new .ogg to either "TW_Touch.ogg" or "S_HW_Touch.ogg" dependent on what sound you would like to change.
Place the .ogg file on your sd card and move it the mentioned directory and overwrite (delete) the original .ogg file (backup first).
Then remember to set the permissions of the .ogg file to "rw-r--r--" and make sure it is named correctly, it is case sensitive.
Reboot system and enjoy your new sounds :good:
I tried everything that you said and it doesn't work for me. When i try to move/overwrite the file it tells me "Cannot copy or move file". When i try to delete the orginal file first it tells me "Warning - Could not delete". I am on stock rom and rooted. When i try to change permissions to the original files it gives me error "unable to chmod /system/media/...bla bla". What to do?
Ok. I got it. Thanks for everything!! Thumbs up!
vibrophonique said:
I tried everything that you said and it doesn't work for me. When i try to move/overwrite the file it tells me "Cannot copy or move file". When i try to delete the orginal file first it tells me "Warning - Could not delete". I am on stock rom and rooted. When i try to change permissions to the original files it gives me error "unable to chmod /system/media/...bla bla". What to do?
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Your root has failed, download root checker to see.
If it fails you will need to re-root with CF-Root.
Very Awesome. Thanks for the help.
I am running into an issue. My phone has been verified as rooted by rootchecker. The only way I can see the root directory on the phone is with Astro File Manager. Once in the correct folder, I can see the TW_TOUCH.OGG file and have a replacement. However I can't write to the folder. I can't even rename the original. Checking the properties of the file I don't see any notations that the file or folder are write protected. I assume the entire drive is per se with the exception of the \SDCARD directory.
Is there a better tool for doing all this? I'd like to have something I can use from a PC as well.
Thanks,
Karl
Use Super Manager or Android Commander .
jje
First you need to Root.
There are good guides around here.
I'd recommend ES File Explorer
Download it then
Open ES File Explorer
Menu > Settings > Root settings.
Check Root Explorer
Click Grant when SU popup appears.
Check Up to Root
and Check Mount File System.
Now it will copy succesfully to the system folder.
Slightly easier
No need to do renaming. Save desired oggs to your ext sd card.
Use Root Browser (ES doesnt seem to go to system no matter)
Use Root Browser. Go to your ext sd card. Long press on the desired .ogg. Copy it.
navigate to the folder l /system/media/audio/ui/ as instructed above.
Click paste. If your file is named correctly it will ask 'replace?' click yes. Do the same for the other file.
Reboot. You have to reboot. How it still plays water droplets before rebooting Idk. But reboot and you back to clicky goodness. (who thought of that water droplet. Chinese water torture.)
Edit: I attached the two files. Change from .txt to .ogg.
operation failed?
maluminse said:
No need to do renaming. Save desired oggs to your ext sd card.
Use Root Browser (ES doesnt seem to go to system no matter)
Use Root Browser. Go to your ext sd card. Long press on the desired .ogg. Copy it.
navigate to the folder l /system/media/audio/ui/ as instructed above.
Click paste. If your file is named correctly it will ask 'replace?' click yes. Do the same for the other file.
Reboot. You have to reboot. How it still plays water droplets before rebooting Idk. But reboot and you back to clicky goodness. (who thought of that water droplet. Chinese water torture.)
Edit: I attached the two files. Change from .txt to .ogg.
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Did as per the above but responded "Operation Failed!".
What did I do wrong?
masterex567 said:
First you need to Root.
There are good guides around here.
I'd recommend ES File Explorer
Download it then
Open ES File Explorer
Menu > Settings > Root settings.
Check Root Explorer
Click Grant when SU popup appears.
Check Up to Root
and Check Mount File System.
Now it will copy succesfully to the system folder.
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Thanks bro...worked for me!!!
help plz
Ok so i ran into a problem. Im using es file explorer and i accidentally changed my keyboard tap sound without backing up the original one. I also didnt look at the permissions before i changed it. Can someone tell me what the permissions are? Thx in advance. Im on a Samsung Galaxy s3. Im working on turning it into a halo themed phone, complete with halo system sounds and even halo themed icons.
officerswaggdaddy said:
Ok so i ran into a problem. Im using es file explorer and i accidentally changed my keyboard tap sound without backing up the original one. I also didnt look at the permissions before i changed it. Can someone tell me what the permissions are? Thx in advance. Im on a Samsung Galaxy s3. Im working on turning it into a halo themed phone, complete with halo system sounds and even halo themed icons.
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Rw-r-r. In a grid of 1 to 9, top left to bottom right, 1,2,3,4 ticked. 5,6,7,8,9 unticked. Should be immediate but if not, just reboot.
Beamed in by telepathy.
Ok thanks. One more thing is it possible to add system sounds to it? Like a sound when i press the home button?
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shivadow said:
Rw-r-r. In a grid of 1 to 9, top left to bottom right, 1,2,3,4 ticked. 5,6,7,8,9 unticked. Should be immediate but if not, just reboot.
Beamed in by telepathy.
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Ummm the sound is still the same even tho i overwrited it.
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[H] Can't delete folder

I am trying to delete a folder in internal storage that has a bunch of sound files in it. I keep getting this error. I have permissions set to 777 and I am root. Also tried terminal and got access denied.
xShockz said:
I am trying to delete a folder in internal storage that has a bunch of sound files in it. I keep getting this error. I have permissions set to 777 and I am root. Also tried terminal and got access denied.
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Have you changed the permissions on the parent folder as well? I think deleting files/folders requires permissions on the parent.
Also, what file explorer are you using (don't recognize it from the pic) and does it have root permissions?
AliceBToklas said:
Have you changed the permissions on the parent folder as well? I think deleting files/folders requires permissions on the parent.
Also, what file explorer are you using (don't recognize it from the pic) and does it have root permissions?
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Yeah, that doesnt work either.

[Q] Why can't I copy/paste apk to system/app? ("permission denied")

I have a rooted Verizon GS4 and am trying to install an apk as a system app using ES File Explorer. I have root enabled in ES but when I copy the apk from my sd card so system/app I get "permission denied". What am I missing?
TMack1962 said:
I have a rooted Verizon GS4 and am trying to install an apk as a system app using ES File Explorer. I have root enabled in ES but when I copy the apk from my sd card so system/app I get "permission denied". What am I missing?
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Did you grant read write privileges?
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Nevermind they changed up the layout and settings I do see what youre talking about tho. Its gotta be something witb ESFM because I can paste something to system with root explorer no problem..
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hexitnow said:
Did you grant read write privileges?
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I believe so. Root Explorer is "on" and Mount R/W permission is set as Path/ =RO, /persdata/absolute=RW, /system=RW, /firmware-mdm=RO.
Does that sound right?
OK, I went ahead and bought "Root Explorer" and was able to copy the Calendar apk into the system/app folder. But I still can't get it to install. system/app is mounted as R/W but when I tap on the apk and run "install" it says "application not installed" every time. Any ideas why? FWIW, the apk is "SecCalendar_NAmerica_SPen.apk" and should be the apk for the stock Calendar app.
TMack1962 said:
OK, I went ahead and bought "Root Explorer" and was able to copy the Calendar apk into the system/app folder. But I still can't get it to install. system/app is mounted as R/W but when I tap on the apk and run "install" it says "application not installed" every time. Any ideas why? FWIW, the apk is "SecCalendar_NAmerica_SPen.apk" and should be the apk for the stock Calendar app.
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The not installing is normal, see what permissions another system app has, apply the same.to the one youre copying. Reboot and it should work.
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hexitnow said:
The not installing is normal, see what permissions another system app has, apply the same.to the one youre copying. Reboot and it should work.
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OK, I'm now stumped. I've changed permissions and "owner" so it's identical to all other .apk's in the system/app folder. But after rebooting it still isn't installed. It looks right in the system/app folder, but the application is not in my app drawer. (No icon, widget, etc.) Any other ideas?
I know this is old but I'm having the same problem. The file is Read Only and I can't figure out how to change the path so that I can copy it to system/app.
Thank you
TMack1962 said:
I believe so. Root Explorer is "on" and Mount R/W permission is set as Path/ =RO, /persdata/absolute=RW, /system=RW, /firmware-mdm=RO.
Does that sound right?
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[Q] App location?

I want to edit one of my apks (specifically Clash of Clans) and I can't find it's location on my phone. I have ES File Explorer and I have still have trouble locating it. My phone is the Galaxy S4 and there is no data/app folder or system/app folder so I have no clue where it is. If anyone could help me that would be great, thank you.
tredonkulous said:
I want to edit one of my apks (specifically Clash of Clans) and I can't find it's location on my phone. I have ES File Explorer and I have still have trouble locating it. My phone is the Galaxy S4 and there is no data/app folder or system/app folder so I have no clue where it is. If anyone could help me that would be great, thank you.
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Applications that don't come bundled with the ROM are installed in /data/app (not data/app - even though your file explorer may hide the leading slash).
You can't read /data/app without root permissions. That's probably your problem.
k1mu said:
Applications that don't come bundled with the ROM are installed in /data/app (not data/app - even though your file explorer may hide the leading slash).
You can't read /data/app without root permissions. That's probably your problem.
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Eh, my device is rooted and I still couldn't find /data/app even with root permissions enabled. All I did instead was send a copy app and that seemed to work (ES File Explorer to Dropbox). Thank you though.
How do I change the root permissions?

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