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!
Am trying to fix the ES File Explorer Root access issues by following the steps posted by Joker Fuel in one of the TP forum.
I cant get to delete the current apk under /system/app using any of the File Explorers. How do i get this file deleted ? Any help.
This is what am trying to accomplish:
OK guys, for u guys that are having issues Using ES File Explorer Root permission.
The Root does not work while the app is in /system/app.
so to get it working, u must delete the com.estrongs.android.pop-1.apk
couple ways to do it. u can download a free file explorer off the market and delete the file under /system/app
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reboot your new BUTTAH
download ES from the market
If I am understanding what you want to do correctly you need to remount /system as read/write so you can remove the file.
There are many ways to do this. I like to use RomToolbox, available on the market. Once installed you can open up "Scripter" and there will be a couple of pre-defined scripts, one to remote System is Read/Write.
After you run that script you can jump to the Root browser, one button above, and delete what you need from the /system/app directory.
Remember to remount your /system as Read-Only using the other script, or reboot when your done. It is a bit dangerous to leave it as Read/Write. Better safe than sorry
Thanks. gonna give it a try !
Titanium Backup works on Buttah. Downloaded through market. Then I was able to pull ES through that. Then re-install through market. Now root access and mountable system.
Hello
I have recently rooted my GT-I9100 and I have a small problem that is driving me absolutely bonkers.
I am trying to edit a file in the directory SDCARD/ANDROID/DATA. I need to change the file permissions but for some reason every time I try to it says "permissions change was not successful. Please note that some file systems (e.g. SD card) do not allow permission changes."
I have mounted it as r/w in root explorer and also used mount / system app to mount it as r/w to no avail. I don't know if it is something I am not doing or something that I have missed but it is driving me up the wall. I have checked the permissions for root explorer and it has the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission so I don't know what else to do and couldn't find any more info on the net.
Also I know this is probably a really noob question but I am in the UK on carrier Orange and I just wondered if I have the right firmware. My phone says:
Android version 4.0.3
Baseband version I9100XXLPW
Kernel Version [email protected] #3
Build number IML74k.XXLPW
All I wanted to do is install unbranded firmware to get rid of all the Orange loading screen. I got rid of the other bloatware using Titanium BackUp
Thanks for your help peoples.
try using super manager
May I ask, how exactly have you rooted?
[email protected] is a stock kernel...
I just downloaded super manager and that can't even find the file when I go into the folder (?)
And erm well I just rooted it using the steps on galaxys2root.com. Is a stock kernel good or bad? I got the little yellow triangle that comes up when I turn on the device (?) LOL. I am a bit worried now lmao.
Nothing to worry about. You could do with flashing a proper CF-Root kernel though pal. As described here http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/ and all information can also be found here at xda.
Okay thank you. I will do that now. Will that mean I am then able to change the file permission that I was trying to do earlier?
Yes you should be able to. Use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en and set the setting to access and write root.
CF-Root thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Okay so I have just done the new kernel thing and got the green PASS on ODIN but my phone is still saying the same kernel version as before. Is this correct?
Hmmm. Now try the ES file manager and set the setting to access and write to root, should be all good.
Thank you very much for your help sir/madam
It worked!
ichooseyou said:
Thank you very much for your help sir/madam
It worked!
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Your welcome!
I'm a Sir
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Mount usb work only with owner Permission
I am using Micromax A110 with Custom Rom (Android 4.2.2). I have installed usb host controller it recognize my mass storage device also i can mount to specific folder such as /mnt/sdcard/ehdd but this folder shows nothing in ES file explorer but i can see all contents in some root explorer where i found this folder contains only owner permission not user/group permissions, i tried to apply user/group permissions but i am failed with a message "permission change was not successful"
Permissions change was not successful. Please note that some file systems (e.g. SD card) do not allow permission changes...... help
Hello folks.
Running 673.94.324.XT910.AsiaRetail.en.03 (4.0.4). Apparently rooted, but can't install/swap /system apps or edit /system files, even through the terminal.
Any idea what could be done?
Thanks!
iSilens said:
Hello folks.
Running 673.94.324.XT910.AsiaRetail.en.03 (4.0.4). Apparently rooted, but can't install/swap /system apps or edit /system files, even through the terminal.
Any idea what could be done?
Thanks!
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Verify your root install with SuperSU or SuperUser, check updates, also check that the app that you want to do that is on the Allow List of SU.
Since you're messing with ROMs and terminal commands you're probably beyond this but depending on which file explorer you're using, you might have to give it permission to mount the system as RW. In ES File Explorer, it's a check box in settings. In Root Explorer, I think it's a button on the main screen.
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?