Hello everybody
I have copied the existing gps.conf file in /system/etc, changed the content and now want to exchange the original with the new.
I have Hboot 1.01 and is s-on
I have been told that the best way to get the new gps.conf file into the /etc folder is via using adb in recovery mode. How to do I do that ? (exact steps) I have adb shell installed on my laptop from when i rooted the phone with CM7.0.3
(have tried editing the file with root explorer without luck, permission denied etc.)
Turwaithion said:
(have tried editing the file with root explorer without luck, permission denied etc.)
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By default rootexplorer is on r/o mode (read only), did you pass it in r/w mode when you try that?
This thread has the info you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154872
I did this a couple weeks back and it totally worked (through Root Explorer):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16497643#post16497643
try with fake flash.. it's easier
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Ok so I have rooted my Hero and all is well. I've been trying to replace the sound files in system/media/audio/ui where the keyboard sounds are. I find that I cannot move a file into that folder, or apparently any of those folders. When I try to paste a copied or cut file using root explorer into the ui folder, the file just doesn't appear.
Why is this?
Switchbitch said:
Ok so I have rooted my Hero and all is well. I've been trying to replace the sound files in system/media/audio/ui where the keyboard sounds are. I find that I cannot move a file into that folder, or apparently any of those folders. When I try to paste a copied or cut file using root explorer into the ui folder, the file just doesn't appear.
Why is this?
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have you tried with and without file extention?
Yes. Root explorer just won't let me move any files around in the phone memory. Do I have to do it using adb?
I have a feeling its Root Explorer not working properly in Hero.
I could do this easily on my magic, but I get the same thing - looks like its copied the file, but when I paste, nothing happens at all.
I did manage to delete the Stocks app. from the device (don't use it or need it) using root explorer but other attempts to copy and pasdte have failed.
I have however managed to successfully use Astro File Manager to copy a wallpaper file from the device memory and paste to the SDcard. Will explore Astro a little further and see if it can do more on the device.
Dayz
Phew, not just me being thick then....
I spent most of today trying to backup an .apk from /data/app-private to /sdcard. No luck with Root Explorer, adb pull or a 'cp' from the shell. "Remote file does not exist" was the result of the last two, but it's displayed by ls.
I think anything in app-private is a no go anyway as it contains copy protected apps. With regard to astro - it can copy from device in certain locations, and paste to sd to back up, but it can't delete from the device, and it can't copy or move files to the device.
Daisy xx
Dayzee said:
I think anything in app-private is a no go anyway as it contains copy protected apps.
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Hmm, thanks Daisy. Will get on to the app's developer, as it was his advice to gain the ability to change location settings that I tried to follow.
Al
Shluggity said:
Phew, not just me being thick then....
I spent most of today trying to backup an .apk from /data/app-private to /sdcard. No luck with Root Explorer, adb pull or a 'cp' from the shell. "Remote file does not exist" was the result of the last two, but it's displayed by ls.
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Try
Code:
adb shell
su
cat /data/app-private/some.app.apk > /sdcard/some.app.apk
exit
exit
adb pull /sdcard/some.app.apk some.app.apk
...it worked for me on a stock, rooted HTC Hero.
Switchbitch said:
Ok so I have rooted my Hero and all is well. I've been trying to replace the sound files in system/media/audio/ui where the keyboard sounds are. I find that I cannot move a file into that folder, or apparently any of those folders. When I try to paste a copied or cut file using root explorer into the ui folder, the file just doesn't appear.
Why is this?
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Unless you made other changes than rooting, the /system partition is mounted read-only by default. As far as I know, you'll have to follow one of the root guides to mount it read-write (like you probably did to get /system/bin/su in place) and then do whatever changes you'd like.
Personally, I got tired of the boot audio real fast, so I changed useAudio in /system/media/boot_animation.xml from "1" to "0". Ahh, blessed boot silence...
nrkabul said:
Try
Code:
adb shell
su
cat /data/app-private/some.app.apk > /sdcard/some.app.apk
exit
exit
adb pull /sdcard/some.app.apk some.app.apk
...it worked for me on a stock, rooted HTC Hero.
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And work it did for me also! Many thanks for your help - I really appreciate it.
Copying a font in /system/fonts resulted in a 'read only file system' error.
Googling around looks that the /system folder is mounted read only.
How can I (temporarily) set this folder to read/write ?
By using a rooted file explorer or Super Manager .
jje
Thanks, this works.
When I set /shystem to r/w I can manipulate files / copy files to this folder even from an SSH terminal from my Mac.
Worked extremely well!
Thanks for the help guys. I had installed Beans Stock Rom and lost my VVM support. The market even said my device was not compatible. Tried all prior versions of VVM and none worked until I got this file and used Root Explorer to install it and set permissions as described. Thanks heavens.
I just unlocked the bootloader on my Atrix 4g, I followed this guide-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
It all seemed to go as it should, bootloader unlocked, romracer installed, but i dont seem to have root access.
Im failing at this point-
DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS PART: After the install of RomRacers recovery boot up your phone. Open up your favourite file browser (I used Astro file manager to do this ) and navigate to /system/etc/ and delete the file called 'install-recovery.sh'
I downloaded Astro file manager and it doesnt see the files, so I downloaded this-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&hl=en
With rom toolbox I am able to find the files but not change the name or delete them.
What should I do next?
Use root explorer (paid) or es explorer (free). Those two are the only ones I've found that work to delete/move/copy files.
pre4speed said:
Use root explorer (paid) or es explorer (free). Those two are the only ones I've found that work to delete/move/copy files.
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thanks for the advice ill try it straight away
pre4speed said:
Use root explorer (paid) or es explorer (free). Those two are the only ones I've found that work to delete/move/copy files.
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These are fine. I prefer Total Commander. However, none will work unless you mount your desired directory with R/W permissions. Every file manager with root permissions will have that option.
I downloaded es file explorer, had to go into the apps setting-root settings and tick upto root for it to let me see the files, i then tried to rename the file and it says operation failed,
can you suggest anything else?
maajstor said:
These are fine. I prefer Total Commander. However, none will work unless you mount your desired directory with R/W permissions. Every file manager with root permissions will have that option.
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Thanks, I just had a quick read about read write permissions and I dont have write permission, so im not rooted,
My phone tells me that im unlocked when its booting, so thats the bootlocker, but i need root to alter permissions to rename files, and i cant get root without renaming the files.
Is that right?
Does any body know if i can just use steps 2 and 3 of this guide instead?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202883
its for at&t so do i risk bricking the phone?
or is the risk of bricking step 1, unlocking the bootloader?
Hi,
I'm using the last Envi-ROM based in stock 23.0.1.A.0.167 and I would like to disable the charger plugged in notification so I tried to remove ChargerPluggedIn.ogg from /system/media/audio/ui but it says that it's an only read file and I can't do it. I'm root and I tried with RootExplorer, ES File Explorer, ADB (mv, chmod,...) but I'm not able to change the permissions neither the file nor /system folder.
Any idea?
Thanks in advance
So i just changed the permissions of that file with rom toolbox lite to 777 without issues. I also moved it up a directory without issue. Maybe try that app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/...+lite&pcampaignid=APPU_EaWoVMe9Nce7mwWlnILYCw)
If you still have issues why don't you backup your phone and redownload envi-rom zip. Open the zip and navigate to the file and delete it. Then install that moded zip file and restore your data from the backup?
You can try to remove this file via file explorer in recovery, like for example aroma explorer.
Sent from Xperia Z2
Nope no good. Could only see /system/bin/ no other directories.
Thanks a lot for your comments. I tried toolbox with the same result as the previous tries. With aroma explorer I can only access to /system/bin/. So no luck for the moment. It seems that the only solution is install again the ROM without the file, but I still looking for other alternatives first.
Here is the solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-sony-ric-killer-t2953141
While trying to get touchscreen to work in my wacom pen/touch enabled laptop I was trying to copy a file called "inputattach" into the system/bin folder (as per post #6 in this thread ) of Remix OS 3.0 but I am always getting permission denied error. This version of remix OS comes pre-rooted (root checker says it is at least) and root seems to work fine except for changing any permissions inside the system folder or the permissions of the folder itself. I tried several root browsers but nothing worked. I'm a noob, plz halp?
anyone?
Try this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/guide-using-jides-remountrw1-method-to-t3431595