I just rooted and installed Streakmod with the MultirecoveryFlasher.
Since the StockROM is overwriting my StreakMOD ROM everytime I reboot I'd like to rename the install-recovery.sh file.
So I installed root explorer, went to the file, and selected rename.
Yet I get "WARNING install-recovery.sh cannot be renamed becuase the file system is read-only."
I got root access according to "root checker" and "superuser".
Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
SiNUS82 said:
I just rooted and installed Streakmod with the MultirecoveryFlasher.
Since the StockROM is overwriting my StreakMOD ROM everytime I reboot I'd like to rename the install-recovery.sh file.
So I installed root explorer, went to the file, and selected rename.
Yet I get "WARNING install-recovery.sh cannot be renamed becuase the file system is read-only."
I got root access according to "root checker" and "superuser".
Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
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In Root Explorer, above your list of folders on the left-hand side, you will see a small, grey button with Mount RO (Read Only) on it. Tap the button to change to Mount RW (Read/Write). This will allow you to edit files.
r1astas said:
In Root Explorer, above your list of folders on the left-hand side, you will see a small, grey button with Mount RO (Read Only) on it. Tap the button to change to Mount RW (Read/Write). This will allow you to edit files.
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That was easy! Thanks dude!
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When i install Music.apk it always fails. I tried copying it to the /system/apps using Root Explorer but it doesnt shows up.
it may require flashing...i am not sure.
Did you try installing from the sdcard? Click on the apk file and the Root Explorer should ask if you want to install the file. I have had some installs work that way and some not work. I am a beginner also, sorry if this doesn't work.
First, mount /system as rw from root explorer (there's a button in top right corner). Then copy and paste the file to /system/app. Now, tap and hold on the pasted file and select permissions. Change the permissions to: User-read,write Group-read Others-read. Then mount /system as ro using the same button in top right corner and reboot the phone.
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Hi,
I want to over-right the framework-res.apk file to mod the battery icon but in Root explorer it says the file is read-only and when I try Android Commander it says I need root to do this. I know I have root working as titanium backup works. So how comes I can't copy over this file?
You need to mount your system patition as r/w.
Before pasting the modified framework-res.apk, click on the "mount r/w" button at the top of the Root Explorer window. Then you'll be able to overwrite it.
Don't forget to click the button again (which is now "mount r/o") to remount the system partition as read only again.
AFK_Matrix said:
Hi,
I want to over-right the framework-res.apk file to mod the battery icon but in Root explorer it says the file is read-only and when I try Android Commander it says I need root to do this. I know I have root working as titanium backup works. So how comes I can't copy over this file?
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Using root eksplorer to push framework.apk is a good way to get the boot loops, so remember to check that the new framewourk.apk it is the same version you are running.
stian230 said:
Using root eksplorer to push framework.apk is a good way to get the boot loops, so remember to check that the new framewourk.apk it is the same version you are running.
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Right, it is actually very recommended to make this check even when using ADB or ODIN to push a new framework-res.apk version. I got myself into many bootloops skipping this test when I had my first Android phone
So I'm trying to test out the OC Kernel for UD, downloaded the 1.5.1 Kernel tbz2 file, moved it to my Archos, but when I tried to move it to my /data/urukupdate I find that it is missing (the whole urukupdate dir is just not there). My /data is completely empty. Any ideas on how this could have been wiped out and how to restore it without having to wipe and reload everything?
If you have an empty /data directory, you bootet into the wrond android.
You booted into std Android and there you have no root, therefore you can't see anything.
Boot into Developer Edition.
You have to enable root explorer in the filexpert settings and the data folder is the one on the root and not on the storage.
EDIT : To enable root explorer in filexpert:
-Press menu key then press more
-Press settings and go to File Explorer settings
-Scroll down and check "Root Explorer" accept the root acces and you're done
Sorry for my bad english
@ fzelle Actually I uninstalled the android OS, so that I can only boot into UD.
@ Starman this worked! Thanks for your help. I usually use ES file explorer or Astro and I've never had to grant SU access manually before so hadn't thought to look. Thanks!
I have installed the Deodexed 407 Rom, and installed Streakmod Recovery and also installed superuser.zip, so in theory, from what I have read my streak should now be rooted.
But when I try and edit a file, the build.prop file in /system with Astro File Manager I alter some of the settings and save it, but when I reopen the file the changes had not been saved. I have tried seeing if I can change the permissions on the file, but without success.
I would be grateful if someone could assist me in where I am going wrong, hopefully it is something simple or a wrong setting that I am not quite doing correct.
spanner44 said:
I have installed the Deodexed 407 Rom, and installed Streakmod Recovery and also installed superuser.zip, so in theory, from what I have read my streak should now be rooted.
But when I try and edit a file, the build.prop file in /system with Astro File Manager I alter some of the settings and save it, but when I reopen the file the changes had not been saved. I have tried seeing if I can change the permissions on the file, but without success.
I would be grateful if someone could assist me in where I am going wrong, hopefully it is something simple or a wrong setting that I am not quite doing correct.
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You have to mount the system as ReadWrite and there was no need for a new thread. You should've posted in the rooting thread
Sorry, for not putting it in the rooting thread, but didn't want to clog a general rooting thread with a specific problem.
I have solved this now thanks, but not with Astro File manager as I still cannot seem to change the permissions with that app, but used advanced tools app instead.
Thanks again anyway.
Yes i had same problem trying do root operations with file expert. I used root file explorer instead. Weird thing being that even with rooting permissions ticked file explorer failed.
For most root-enabled browsers, just enabling root permissions won't give you write access. You'll need to find a second option to mount the /system directory as read/write. That's normally somewhere in the Settings menu or on the directory's long-press menu.
ChicoKiri said:
For most root-enabled browsers, just enabling root permissions won't give you write access. You'll need to find a second option to mount the /system directory as read/write. That's normally somewhere in the Settings menu or on the directory's long-press menu.
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It's mainly dependant on the kernel, all custom kernels automatically mount system as RW and all stock kernels mount it as RO
At least root explorer tells you that it's read only if you attempt to modify it without remounting, I havnt used ASTRO in a long time so I cant comment on that
Root explorer better for me
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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!