I did a quick search and did not find any threads here regarding this quick and useful mod...
Basically it's a mod to force Chrome to load Desktop versions of the websites instead of the mobile sites... you can do this with the option->Request Desktop Site but still a bit of a pain.
I have done this to my Nexus 7 and TP (Lnt ICS) and works great.
http://droidnerds.com/content/how-to-permanently-have-desktop-mode-on-chrome-mobile-for-android/
Here is a how to.
Download the attached file: chrome-command-line.zip
Rename the file (remove the .zip extension): chrome-command-line
Using a root explorer app, move the file to /data/local
Change permissions: Read Write Execute Read X Eecute Read X Execute (rwxr_xr_x).
Force close Chrome
Restart chrome
Done...
:laugh:
As the link shows... I do not take credit for this mod... only that I found it useful to share... :laugh:
cool!
I'll do this now, thanks for sharing!
Thank you
Thank You!
And now i need a script to exit chrome, if i close the last tab.
This is great! Thanks for sharing.
Cvcduty,
Thanks for sharing.
I don't know how to do these steps:
Change permissions: Read Write Execute Read X Eecute Read X Execute (rwxr_xr_x).
Force close Chrome
Restart chrome
dukkha2 said:
Cvcduty,
Thanks for sharing.
I don't know how to do these steps:
Change permissions: Read Write Execute Read X Eecute Read X Execute (rwxr_xr_x).
Force close Chrome
Restart chrome
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You need an app (root explorer, ES explorer, etc) that will give you root file management capability.
Using one of these apps, navigate to /system/local.
If using Root Explorer, hit a small button up top to change the permissions for the folder from RO (Read-Only) to Read-Write. With ES Explorer you will need to activate the option to allow you write access to /system folder.
Once done you need to copy and paste the file to /system/local.
Long hold the file you just pasted.
When the pop up window opens choose "change permissions".
Next pop up, you need to make sure that the setting are as follows - rwxr-xr-x (read wirite execute, read - execute, read - execute) These boxes should be checked.
Change the folder permission back to RO.
Now go to Settings->Apps->Chrome - select Chrome and choose force close.
Restart Chrome.
Done.
Thanks man, been looking for this.
i have got this to work but it never sticks. now i cant even get it to work. file is named and in the right place. permissions are all right. force close and nothing. so strange
Forgive this (potentially stupid question)...... but would doing this make the flash work?
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Will someone please help me get root access with ES File Explorer?
I was looking for a good file explorer utility with a root explorer feature. I already had ES File Explorer installed and saw that it supposedly has a root explorer feature. Well, I've searched all through it and I must be missing something because I can't find any way to explore anything on my NT except for the sd card.
I've went into the settings, down to the Root settings and checked Root Explorer and Mount File System but this hasn't seemed to help. I see no way to "get to" the root directory. If I try using the up arrow to move up a level in the directory tree, I can't get up any further than the sd card. It just say press again to close.
What am I missing?
Thanks to anyone that may be able to help get to where I want to be.
- Byron
In settings, and you need to set home directory as "/". Then you'll have access to the entire file system.
What tgraves said as I have complete access to my nook with Es File explorer.
duh! That was so easy. Now I really feel like an idiot.
I think my wife is right. Sometimes I can make even the simplest things seem soooo hard...
Thanks for your help guys.
- Byron
Not a problem
I wanted to say thanks as well as I was wondering the same thing today, didn't think it would be so simple as just changing the home
ES File Explorer Root
Good tip.
Thanks
don't worry... this was a great thread to start because i just found it with google and was looking for this answer also!
whoot!
Tell your wife she's always right
Trust me...
If you don't want to change your home directory to '/', you hit favorites and hit the icon that looks like a phone. That should take you to '/'. I think that's what the icon looked like. Anyways it's in the favorites menu.
tgraves said:
In settings, and you need to set home directory as "/". Then you'll have access to the entire file system.
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I had been looking for the exact same thing. Thanks for your help.
I have the little phone icon so I assume I'm in the root directory. Next question - since this is where the additional 12 GB of space is, is there a "best place" to put my files that I don't want to tote around on my sd card? We're talking music, docs, etc.
Also - Is there a method so I can see "/" when connected to my laptop? Would rather move files directly to the root directory than have to copy to sd card then copy/paste to "/"
I find root explorer to be better.
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in the setting, tick all the boxes for "root settings" then from the "/" directory, you will be able to access the internal storage and others ( sd, 1gb space allowance)
What I meant was, is there any specific folder under "/" that I should put my own stuff in, or maybe create a new one?
B&N put all the reserved free space in '/data'. See this thread for workarounds. Accessing it via USB is another story, so you'll probably need to copy files to the 1gb partition then move it. Another option would be to use Wifi File Manager. Depending on the speeds you get via USB it may not be a bad alternative.
When using ES File Explorer to move music files from /data to /data/media it says "invalid path." When I tried moving it to a new folder I created under /data, it also failed.
Questions:
1. Is every folder under /data locked away from access thru ES File Explorer?
2. Is my only option to store content directly under /data?
Root the Access.
hi..
I have ES File Explorer installed and i want to install other font(.ttf). but when try to copy from sdcard and paste in '/system/font' folder, it shows an error : copy failed.
In Setting --> Root Setting, only first two options are enabled 1) Root Explorer and 2) Up to Root. other two 3) Mount File System and 4) Backup System Apps are disabled.
Also, when I try to check 1st one Root Explorer, it shows an error:
When 'SU Request' dialog popup, please select 'always allow'
can any one help me to install font in my android device?
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i cannot erase any file with any root explorer
sasuke512 said:
i cannot erase any file with any root explorer
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Have you enabled Root Explorer's "Mount R/W"?
Greetings...I decided to create this thread to ask this question since the original thread was related to a different question...
A previous thread suggested to select mount r/w to enable read/write using Root Explorer...
I have ES File Explorer installed...Is that the same as Root Explorer?...
I select ES File Explorer and I can position myself on either /, /root, /system
directories but I don't see where I can select mount r/w to enable read write....
Sorry for the confusion, but I'd really like to get this resolved...
Thank you...
In ES file explorer go to settings scroll down, at the end you will see Root Settings with 2 options Root explorer and Mount File System check both.
~ Veronica
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Veronica(lavero.burgos) thank you very, very much!...Much appreciated...
I'm almost done...I've completed steps 1 - 3 below and saved it...
How do I complete step #4?...
(Again, THANK YOU very much!)...
___________________________________________________________
Method 1: Using Root Explorer
1. Set /system to read-write
2. open the file /system/bin/clrbootcount.sh in text editor
3. Add the following line at the bottom:
Code:
setprop persist.service.mount.umsauto 0
4. Save and set permissions to 755 (All Read, Top Write, All Execute)
In ES file explorer long press the file you want to change permissions, scroll down and select properties from the list. A window will pop up then change it like this:
User: check read, write and execute
Group: check read and execute
Other: check read and execute
~ Veronica
Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet
That did it!...Many thanks again lavero.burgos...
Just one thing I want to point out - I did not see "OWNER" in the list, but "Other" instead...Does that sound right?...
So, this is how I updated the file:
User: Read, Execute
Group: Read, Execute
Other: Read, Write, Execute
Thank you...
Yeah that's fine sorry got confused with RT lol, just one thing User should be write permission and not "Other"
~ Veronica
lavero.burgos said:
In ES file explorer long press the file you want to change permissions, scroll down and select properties from the list. A window will pop up then change it like this:
User: check read, write and execute
Group: check read and execute
Other: check read and execute
~ Veronica
Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet
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not working at all ... operation failed
edit : managed to delete with file expert
actually it dint delete it said succesfully done but nothing gone .. still there..
GalaxySIIII said:
not working at all ... operation failed
edit : managed to delete with file expert
actually it dint delete it said succesfully done but nothing gone .. still there..
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Did you set ES FileManager's "Settings->Root Explorer->Mount R/W"?
digixmax said:
Did you set ES FileManager's "Settings->Root Explorer->Mount R/W"?
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There isnt that option in settings
GalaxySIIII said:
digixmax said:
Did you set ES FileManager's "Settings->Root Explorer->Mount R/W"?
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There isnt that option in settings
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My omission: it's "Settings->Tools->Root Explorer->Mount R/W"
Depending on your ROM build version, if you don't see "Settings" menu button for ES File Manager, you'd need to add it (the "three vertical dots" button) to the homescreen navigation bar via the tablet's main "Settings->System->Buttons and Layout".
I managed to delete it..
I had to install es f explorer 1.5 Cupcake.. that other es f expl. Probably doesnt support that..
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GalaxySIIII said:
...
that other es f expl. Probably doesnt support that..
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It's supported, but is disabled by default so as to be idiot-proof.
Ok so now when i deleted codec folder what is changed now?
EDIT : louder music ?
Sent from my P6-U06 using Tapatalk 4
digixmax said:
It's supported, but is disabled by default so as to be idiot-proof.
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it's supported but it's hidden.
here is the whole procedure.
1.copy the new apk to sd
2.open es file explorer.
3.find the apk and select cut
4.on the fast access menu (top left) set root explorer to ON
5.tap on root explorer
6.on new window select mount r/w
7.change /system from RO to RW
8.navigate to /system/app
9.paste apk
10.on the fast access menu tap on root explorer
11.on new window select mount r/w
12.change /system from RW to RO
13.reboot
lavero.burgos said:
In ES file explorer go to settings scroll down, at the end you will see Root Settings with 2 options Root explorer and Mount File System check both.
~ Veronica
Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet
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Hi...old post but I have es file explorer 3.0 and do not see that setting in Settings
Did it change in ver 3?
Thanks!
JohnDaddyo said:
Hi...old post but I have es file explorer 3.0 and do not see that setting in Settings
Did it change in ver 3?
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Assuming your NT is rooted or running CM, the "Mount R/W" option is on the "Root Explorer" menu.
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ES File Explorer settings
To mount system as r/w in es explorer
1. Bring left side bar
2. long press on root explorer
3. select mount r/w and then you can change settings for system.
sakis_the_fraud said:
it's supported but it's hidden.
here is the whole procedure.
1.copy the new apk to sd
2.open es file explorer.
3.find the apk and select cut
4.on the fast access menu (top left) set root explorer to ON
5.tap on root explorer
6.on new window select mount r/w
7.change /system from RO to RW
8.navigate to /system/app
9.paste apk
10.on the fast access menu tap on root explorer
11.on new window select mount r/w
12.change /system from RW to RO
13.reboot
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Thank you so much! That really helped.
Right now I'm running sense 5 android 4.3 and i was having the same binary problems. I installed cwm superuser which has been working for me. however when i try to set root permissions in es file explorer superuser pops up, i allow access then es explorer says operation failed, can not work on your phone????? which boggles my mind since i just allowed access.. i want to be able to rewrite so i can change the font. i did change the font, and when i hot reboot the phone, i see the font i want, but when i reboot the phone fully, it doesn't remember it and goes back to stock font... i don't know what to do... besides never let my phone die or shut off, ha
digixmax said:
My omission: it's "Settings->Tools->Root Explorer->Mount R/W"
Depending on your ROM build version, if you don't see "Settings" menu button for ES File Manager, you'd need to add it (the "three vertical dots" button) to the homescreen navigation bar via the tablet's main "Settings->System->Buttons and Layout".
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I am rooted, and yet my phone won't allow me to rewrite in es file explorer, i'm trying to change the font and every time the phone reboots, it forgets what the font was and goes back to stock, when i choose the root option in file explorer, i grand superuser permissions, then es file explorer says cannot run on your phone????
waqas.abrahim said:
To mount system as r/w in es explorer
1. Bring left side bar
2. long press on root explorer
3. select mount r/w and then you can change settings for system.
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svisser89 said:
Right now I'm running sense 5 android 4.3 and i was having the same binary problems. I installed cwm superuser which has been working for me. however when i try to set root permissions in es file explorer superuser pops up, i allow access then es explorer says operation failed, can not work on your phone????? which boggles my mind since i just allowed access.. i want to be able to rewrite so i can change the font. i did change the font, and when i hot reboot the phone, i see the font i want, but when i reboot the phone fully, it doesn't remember it and goes back to stock font... i don't know what to do... besides never let my phone die or shut off, ha
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I am rooted, and yet my phone won't allow me to rewrite in es file explorer, i'm trying to change the font and every time the phone reboots, it forgets what the font was and goes back to stock, when i choose the root option in file explorer, i grand superuser permissions, then es file explorer says cannot run on your phone????
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You should post your question in forums dedicated to your particular phone. The quoted instructions in this thread & forum were validated for the Nook Tablet and might not work the same way on other devices.
What if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet.
And to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(I suppose you have one installed
Here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory of your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk". (Without the double quotes of course)
In our example above it should look like this: file:///sdcard/fm.apk
4. Press "Go". That's it! Installation started!
This is a super trick ! Thank you for sharing!
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Can anyone here help or assist me, How to change the Galaxy S3 Touch Sound???
changing system sounds
Devils77 said:
Can anyone here help or assist me, How to change the Galaxy S3 Touch Sound???
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This requires root!
The sounds (by default) are stored in /system/media/audio/ui/
!NOTE: This is for system/OS sounds. Notifications etc are not stored here!
Screen touch sound is "TW_Touch.ogg" and back and menu button sounds are "S_HW_Touch.ogg"
If you would like to change the sound to something else, find a mp3 or something that you would like to use then convert it to a .ogg format.
Can be done on this website: htt$p://audio.on$line-convert.$com/convert-to-ogg *Remove $ symbols from URL
Then rename your new .ogg to either "TW_Touch.ogg" or "S_HW_Touch.ogg" dependent on what sound you would like to change.
Place the .ogg file on your sd card and move it the mentioned directory and overwrite (delete) the original .ogg file (backup first).
Then remember to set the permissions of the .ogg file to "rw-r--r--" and make sure it is named correctly, it is case sensitive.
Reboot system and enjoy your new sounds :good:
I tried everything that you said and it doesn't work for me. When i try to move/overwrite the file it tells me "Cannot copy or move file". When i try to delete the orginal file first it tells me "Warning - Could not delete". I am on stock rom and rooted. When i try to change permissions to the original files it gives me error "unable to chmod /system/media/...bla bla". What to do?
Ok. I got it. Thanks for everything!! Thumbs up!
vibrophonique said:
I tried everything that you said and it doesn't work for me. When i try to move/overwrite the file it tells me "Cannot copy or move file". When i try to delete the orginal file first it tells me "Warning - Could not delete". I am on stock rom and rooted. When i try to change permissions to the original files it gives me error "unable to chmod /system/media/...bla bla". What to do?
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Your root has failed, download root checker to see.
If it fails you will need to re-root with CF-Root.
Very Awesome. Thanks for the help.
I am running into an issue. My phone has been verified as rooted by rootchecker. The only way I can see the root directory on the phone is with Astro File Manager. Once in the correct folder, I can see the TW_TOUCH.OGG file and have a replacement. However I can't write to the folder. I can't even rename the original. Checking the properties of the file I don't see any notations that the file or folder are write protected. I assume the entire drive is per se with the exception of the \SDCARD directory.
Is there a better tool for doing all this? I'd like to have something I can use from a PC as well.
Thanks,
Karl
Use Super Manager or Android Commander .
jje
First you need to Root.
There are good guides around here.
I'd recommend ES File Explorer
Download it then
Open ES File Explorer
Menu > Settings > Root settings.
Check Root Explorer
Click Grant when SU popup appears.
Check Up to Root
and Check Mount File System.
Now it will copy succesfully to the system folder.
Slightly easier
No need to do renaming. Save desired oggs to your ext sd card.
Use Root Browser (ES doesnt seem to go to system no matter)
Use Root Browser. Go to your ext sd card. Long press on the desired .ogg. Copy it.
navigate to the folder l /system/media/audio/ui/ as instructed above.
Click paste. If your file is named correctly it will ask 'replace?' click yes. Do the same for the other file.
Reboot. You have to reboot. How it still plays water droplets before rebooting Idk. But reboot and you back to clicky goodness. (who thought of that water droplet. Chinese water torture.)
Edit: I attached the two files. Change from .txt to .ogg.
operation failed?
maluminse said:
No need to do renaming. Save desired oggs to your ext sd card.
Use Root Browser (ES doesnt seem to go to system no matter)
Use Root Browser. Go to your ext sd card. Long press on the desired .ogg. Copy it.
navigate to the folder l /system/media/audio/ui/ as instructed above.
Click paste. If your file is named correctly it will ask 'replace?' click yes. Do the same for the other file.
Reboot. You have to reboot. How it still plays water droplets before rebooting Idk. But reboot and you back to clicky goodness. (who thought of that water droplet. Chinese water torture.)
Edit: I attached the two files. Change from .txt to .ogg.
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Did as per the above but responded "Operation Failed!".
What did I do wrong?
masterex567 said:
First you need to Root.
There are good guides around here.
I'd recommend ES File Explorer
Download it then
Open ES File Explorer
Menu > Settings > Root settings.
Check Root Explorer
Click Grant when SU popup appears.
Check Up to Root
and Check Mount File System.
Now it will copy succesfully to the system folder.
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Thanks bro...worked for me!!!
help plz
Ok so i ran into a problem. Im using es file explorer and i accidentally changed my keyboard tap sound without backing up the original one. I also didnt look at the permissions before i changed it. Can someone tell me what the permissions are? Thx in advance. Im on a Samsung Galaxy s3. Im working on turning it into a halo themed phone, complete with halo system sounds and even halo themed icons.
officerswaggdaddy said:
Ok so i ran into a problem. Im using es file explorer and i accidentally changed my keyboard tap sound without backing up the original one. I also didnt look at the permissions before i changed it. Can someone tell me what the permissions are? Thx in advance. Im on a Samsung Galaxy s3. Im working on turning it into a halo themed phone, complete with halo system sounds and even halo themed icons.
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Rw-r-r. In a grid of 1 to 9, top left to bottom right, 1,2,3,4 ticked. 5,6,7,8,9 unticked. Should be immediate but if not, just reboot.
Beamed in by telepathy.
Ok thanks. One more thing is it possible to add system sounds to it? Like a sound when i press the home button?
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shivadow said:
Rw-r-r. In a grid of 1 to 9, top left to bottom right, 1,2,3,4 ticked. 5,6,7,8,9 unticked. Should be immediate but if not, just reboot.
Beamed in by telepathy.
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Ummm the sound is still the same even tho i overwrited it.
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So my question is is it possible and if yes how do i "extract" music player from stock ROM to install it on another ROM or even another mobile. Mobile is Huawei u8650, music player is stock Huawei (pink one from GB ROMs). So if anyone can help me with this, i already tried with .apk file but it doesn't install. Ty
PS I'm new user so i cant post link to any stock ROM for u8650 but there r tons of links here on xda, you can pm me, i'll send you link
No1? Here is the .apk file from stock 2.3.6 ROM, when i put it on SD and install like normal apk i get app called "GM Muzik"and when i start it i get error, tried everything but i rly dunno what to do, any kind of help is welcome
stele22 said:
No1? Here is the .apk file from stock 2.3.6 ROM, when i put it on SD and install like normal apk i get app called "GM Muzik"and when i start it i get error, tried everything but i rly dunno what to do, any kind of help is welcome
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May be putting in /system/app with right permissions works.
Lifehacker7 said:
May be putting in /system/app with right permissions works.
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Can u help me with that. What file mgr to use? how to set permissions? if it's not 2 hard
stele22 said:
Can u help me with that. What file mgr to use? how to set permissions? if it's not 2 hard
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First of all, to put it in /system/app, you're going to need to be rooted.
I use ES File Explorer, but you can use whatever you want. In any case, I'll write instructions for ES.
1. Go to ES's settings and then root settings and check "root explorer", "up to root", and "mount file system".
2. Navigate to your app wherever you saved it and long click > copy.
3. Navigate to /system/app and paste
4. Long click on the app you just pasted and go to properties
5. Click on the "change" button next to permissions
6. Set User: Read Write, Group: Read, Other: Read
7. Reboot your phone and hope for the best!
Note: The app still might not work as a system app.
thepenguin77 said:
First of all, to put it in /system/app, you're going to need to be rooted.
I use ES File Explorer, but you can use whatever you want. In any case, I'll write instructions for ES.
1. Go to ES's settings and then root settings and check "root explorer", "up to root", and "mount file system".
2. Navigate to your app wherever you saved it and long click > copy.
3. Navigate to /system/app and paste
4. Long click on the app you just pasted and go to properties
5. Click on the "change" button next to permissions
6. Set User: Read Write, Group: Read, Other: Read
7. Reboot your phone and hope for the best!
Note: The app still might not work as a system app.
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Did all of that. After restart app is installed but sill get error when trying to run it