I recently installed Charmeleon Rom v5.0.0 and I want to get rid of the android_audio.mp3 (boot animation audio).
When I try to delete the file with Root Explorer it says Failed to delete. When I try to delete the file with Terminal Emulator it gives me a access denied error.
I've been trying to find the answer through google for over an hour. It sounds like some Root Explorers you need to Mount R/W to have access to delete/rename files. This sounds like what I need but so far I can't find any Root Explorer apps that mention R/W.
Any ideas?
xenoc1de said:
I recently installed Charmeleon Rom v5.0.0 and I want to get rid of the android_audio.mp3 (boot animation audio).
When I try to delete the file with Root Explorer it says Failed to delete. When I try to delete the file with Terminal Emulator it gives me a access denied error.
I've been trying to find the answer through google for over an hour. It sounds like some Root Explorers you need to Mount R/W to have access to delete/rename files. This sounds like what I need but so far I can't find any Root Explorer apps that mention R/W.
Any ideas?
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Did you remount the filesystem to r/w in root explorer before deleting the file?
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Thats my issue. I dont know how to mount the /system to be rw.
I guess I'm on the right track but mount /system rw didn't seem to be the correct syntax.
check in tweaks
I used free ver of Rom tool box .there's a one called root browser in that ..
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Lasantha said:
I used free ver of Rom tool box .there's a one called root browser in that ..
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I was able to delete the file with Root Browser within Rom Toolbox Lite.
I think it's odd that the Root Browser included with Rom Toolbox Lite includes extra options that you don't have when you just download Root Browser by itself. Using the version included in Rom Toolbox Lite I updated the folder permissions to include write access then I was able to delete the file.
Thanks!
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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
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.
I rooted my s2 and installed resurrection remix 1.8. I can run apps that request root but when I try to copy a file to the root of the phone I get this message
Copy error
lib core.io.errnoexception
Open failed:EROFS (read only file system)
Does anyone know how I can gain full root?
You need to mount the filesystem r/w with whatever file manager app (Root Explorer, etc, or an app like Remount).
What are you using to copy the app over?
Are you using root explorer?
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MistahBungle said:
You need to mount the filesystem r/w with whatever file manager app (Root Explorer, etc, or an app like Remount).
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Can you explain the while process of moving an app to system, how do I mount it as r/w etc pls?
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Depends on what file manager you're using. As an example tho, in Root Explorer, if I say wanted to copy the Polaris Office lib files over to system/lib in order for it to work properly I'd do the following:-
*Fire up Root Explorer & click the little R/W-R/O toggle at the top to mount R/W.
*Navigate to where I have a copy of the Polaris lib files (in my case I have a Roms Modems Etc folder on my external SD card).
*Go into Root Explorer menu & tap 'multi select' because there's two files to copy, then click each file so there's a tick beside each indicating they're the files that are to be copied.
*Then click 'copy'.
*Then navigate to system/lib where I want to paste the files. And click the R/W-R/O toggle again to mount R/W.
*Click paste & the files are copied over. Click R/W-R/O toggle again to mount filesystem back to R/O.
*Navigate back to root folder & click R/W-R/O toggle to mount root back to R/O.
Done.
Is this what you were after ?
Edit to add - You can also get Remount from Google Play which enables you to mount different parts of the filesystem R/W or R/O.
Yeah that's great, many thanks. Just tried it & it works perfectly using root exp pro
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Cool No worries
Wow. Just wanted to thank you for solving the problem I've been working on for HOURS!
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?