I'm using Droid Explorer on my pc and it's working, exept I can't access quite a few folders, like system\apps.
I read a tip saying I could try to boot into CWM-recovery and mount System.
But then W7 can't find the USB device. USB is working ok in all other aspects exept this one. I'm on kernel CF-root-5.4
Has anyone else been able to access system folder with Droid Explorer, and if so what did you do?
Run this batch file and try
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I may just be missing something obvious, and I've tried a little searching on the forums as well....here goes.
I'm trying to get at the / directory on my g tablet. Whenever I connect my g tablet up to my computer, and turn on USB storage mode in vegan 5.1, I can only see what appears to be the /mnt/sdcard/ directory. I want to be able to edit files in my /system directory but I can't see it.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. What the heck am I doing wrong.
astralplaydohrp said:
I may just be missing something obvious, and I've tried a little searching on the forums as well....here goes.
I'm trying to get at the / directory on my g tablet. Whenever I connect my g tablet up to my computer, and turn on USB storage mode in vegan 5.1, I can only see what appears to be the /mnt/sdcard/ directory. I want to be able to edit files in my /system directory but I can't see it.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. What the heck am I doing wrong.
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you won't be able to access anything other than the sdcard directory via USB.
You will either need to access the files directly on the tab (and even that will likely require a root enabled file manager like RootExplorer)
Or you need to get comfortable with ADB. Using ADB you can push & pull files from the other partitions.
Thanks.
I was able to edit the file I needed by using a combination of terminal editor and es file explorer. Thanks.
how do i connect my phone to my pc to search all my files and pull them out, im not tlking about sd mount eighter i need to pull out internal files
Try downloading a file manager on your phone.
Evo SHIFT
I need to connect my phones internal files to my pc, so i can access everything in my phone, root explorer or other apps won't allow that.
thizzlemania91 said:
I need to connect my phones internal files to my pc, so i can access everything in my phone, root explorer or other apps won't allow that.
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Root explorer allow you to delete system files.. you just have to change permission for it to work... thrust me I dint know how to do it at the beginning but it works.
You can use root explorer to copy/paste the files you want to your SD card. Or simply adb pull. Either way will work.
Just use adb wireless. You have full access wirelessly that way.
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You can always use Droid Explorer.
thizzlemania91 said:
how do i connect my phone to my pc to search all my files and pull them out, im not tlking about sd mount eighter i need to pull out internal files
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personally I prefer using the tools google has released for developers all included in the android-sdk package. the main tool for command line access to the device is adb (android debug bridge).
i wrote a quick/simple guide on the basic commands for using adb - [TUTORIAL/HOW TO] Basics of ADB
hope that helps!
Thanks ppl ill give your suggestions a go
Joey your tutorial is noob friendly +1thank you brother.
NOTE: I have searched and reviewed the existing threads on items with similar wording. Several on how to recover corrupted files within the backup etc.. Although the questions and issues are similar none describe the issue that I am experiencing.
Samsung Galaxy Note
Rooted on AOSP xXx FJ,(Flappjaxxx) / FJ Mod of ICS UCLF6
Currently on CWM Recovery 5.8.4.3
Situation:
No prior issues experience with nandroid backup, had 2 other backups plus the one I'm referring to (one of AOSP xXx and FJ Modded)
Performed a nandroid backup to try out CM09 from FJ AOSP. All went well... including the CM09 install and apps.
Missed the S-pen functionality and wanted to flip back to FJ Modded ROM.
Attempted to restore the most recent backup... Failed. Booted into CM09 and went to Root Explorer and looked into the backup file. I noticed that the file has a lot of what appears to be random ASCII characters for file names etc... (indicated to me that this file was corrupted).
Since I had other backups, I went to one of the older ones and restored.
Problem: this corrupted backup is taking up about 1.9 GB and I want to delete but it will not allow me. Looked at permissions and it has RW
Question: how the heck do I delete this thing without having to take my SD card out and formatting the sucker?
Thanks in advance
You should be able to plug in your phone to your computer via USB and open folder to view files on the /sdcard. Make sure USB connection is set to "USB Mass Storage" option when connected. Once you opened the folder to view files, you can navigate to the clockworkmod folder, open, and find the backups within that folder and delete that way...
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Did you try to delete it in recovery (sorry if there is no such option, never looked for it...) or in root explorer? You could always get a terminal like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm and do like this:
su (if you're rooted)
cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup
rm -r 2012-07-12.13.37
Same commands should work in adb as well
Try. Android Commander.
jje
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I think that plugging the USB charger into your computer and manually deleting it should do the trick :fingers-crossed:
OK...
Thanks guys for your responses...
- did try connecting to a PC in mass storage mode and tried to delete... did not work
- use Root Explorer to do a delete as well... did not work
- looked to see if there was a delete option in recovery (first thing I looked for) did not find it
I'll try the other options and see where that goes.
JohnnyQ1964 said:
Thanks guys for your responses...
- did try connecting to a PC in mass storage mode and tried to delete... did not work
- use Root Explorer to do a delete as well... did not work
- looked to see if there was a delete option in recovery (first thing I looked for) did not find it
I'll try the other options and see where that goes.
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If you download clockwork mod (rom manager) you can delete it in the android application in manage and restore backups.
Empty recycle bin on PC sometimes helps when deleted stuff sticks, make sure do this when plugged in ofc
If you're using Windows, run chkdsk ("Scan this drive for errors" in drive's properties) when connected as a mass storage device.
That should help.
If it won't, the guaranteed method is to copy the files you need somewhere else, format the card and put those files back.
to clairfy, you were able to locate the back up files in the folder "clockwork mod-backup" but then it would not delete when you tried?"
Thanks again for all your input.
PC crapped out this past weekend... new hdd installed and re-building with Windows 7 pro-64 (hmmm... maybe I should dual boot to Ubuntu), will need to reinstall some of the linux/android tools.
@frdd... already had terminal installed tried the commands but no luck... it reports back I'm missing files and i get a lot of errors. I guess I'm gonna have to learn Linux/Android
@icomrade... I've got the purchase ver of ROM Manager and haven't fully gone down that rabbit hole but will investigate
@NeverGone\RU... will leave that as a last resort as i've got a 32GB SD card (sucks up time)
@mankows5... yes did find all the directories and files as it should be... just can't delete that 1 backup
Yeah, try Rom manager. Manage and Restore Backups>Select the one you want to delete, then delete it.
I am having trouble using Android File Transfer after I tested out ShoStock for a couple of days and was wondering if anyone could offer some help. The trouble is that when I connect my phone to my computer (Macbook Pro running 10.8.3), Android File Transfer starts up and I can transfer files fine to the internal sdcard (usually), but I can't transfer files to the external sdcard. I switch over to the external sdcard view, drag a file over, and then get an error message from AFT telling me I need to restart my phone.
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I did not have any problems with this until after I tested out ShoStock (just curious about it). I ran it for two days and then decided to return to Carbon Rom (very nice rom, btw. It's my DD). When I went back to Carbon, I did all the wipes, ran a kernel cleaning script, formatted system, then flashed. I had some problems related to MTP after that wipe - MTP would not set in the kernel (using STweaks) or in the rom settings. So, I did another full wipe etc. MTP sticks, but it still won't work with the external sdcard. I can use adb to move files to my sdcard, but I rely on MTP for syncing itunes with my phone so I need it work!
I have tried enabling/disabling adb, by the way. Doesn't work.
Also, when I tested out ShoStock, I just used the included kernel. For Carbon, I use AJK v1.49.
Thanks!
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PROBLEM SOLVED!
In case anyone encounters this issue, here's what I did:
Using ES File Explorer (or a similar file explorer with root privileges), mount your system as r/w (that means mount "/" as r/w)
Navigate to root and open default.prop in a suitable text editor (I like the ES editor)
Modify this line: persist.sys.usb.config=
To look like this: persist.sys.usb.config=mtp,adb
You might also check that ro.secure is ro.secure=0 (mine was inexplicably set to 1, which is probably why STweaks thought that I didn't have root)
I came across this because I was actually looking for vold.fstab. I couldn't remember where it was, but noticed the default.prop and thought I'd have a look. It was actually set to usb_mount_storage (or something of the like).
Using a Blu life x2 rooted TWRP and using a custom rom called Drax from blox2.
Having a heck of a time getting access to the root system directory. I can browse it just fine via Root Explorer app. I can see all the notification sounds and ringtones that are default. (im ultimately trying to put some new notifications/ringtones directly on the internal storage vs installing something like zedge to manage ringtones (and trying to learn as i go).
Using ADB and fastboot im able to copy files. at least i thought. Booted into TWRP, i can see my device via "adb devices" I try to copy the first time and it fails as it doesnt see the directly (which is odd to me because its clearly there, i can navigated it when booted into android and browsing via Root Explorer. I then see that adb created a directly, i try again and it says it copied. As you can see on the screen shot.
since i cant submit a link yet.... drive.google.com/open?id=0B1halGed5ltCMVY0VzduRk5kTHM
So i think im golden, i go into Android try to change the notification and .. bubkiss. Nothing. I then try to see the file in android via root explorer and its not there.
I think i have a permissions issue as i've tried copying files directly in android using Root Explorer and I get operation failed or permissions complaints.
Any insights on this?
Simplegreen99 said:
Using a Blu life x2 rooted TWRP and using a custom rom called Drax from blox2.
Having a heck of a time getting access to the root system directory. I can browse it just fine via Root Explorer app. I can see all the notification sounds and ringtones that are default. (im ultimately trying to put some new notifications/ringtones directly on the internal storage vs installing something like zedge to manage ringtones (and trying to learn as i go).
Using ADB and fastboot im able to copy files. at least i thought. Booted into TWRP, i can see my device via "adb devices" I try to copy the first time and it fails as it doesnt see the directly (which is odd to me because its clearly there, i can navigated it when booted into android and browsing via Root Explorer. I then see that adb created a directly, i try again and it says it copied. As you can see on the screen shot.
since i cant submit a link yet.... drive.google.com/open?id=0B1halGed5ltCMVY0VzduRk5kTHM
So i think im golden, i go into Android try to change the notification and .. bubkiss. Nothing. I then try to see the file in android via root explorer and its not there.
I think i have a permissions issue as i've tried copying files directly in android using Root Explorer and I get operation failed or permissions complaints.
Any insights on this?
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