I have my custom ringtones that I use, and it's annoying trying to scroll through all the stock ringtones. I have ES File Explorer and when I go to delete all those ringtones says those files can't be deleted? Won't even let me delete that folder as a whole.
surf1 said:
I have my custom ringtones that I use, and it's annoying trying to scroll through all the stock ringtones. I have ES File Explorer and when I go to delete all those ringtones says those files can't be deleted? Won't even let me delete that folder as a whole.
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It's a root feature isn't it? Try using Root Browser Lite or something that has root access. Not sure if ES does.
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Make sure you have root access enabled and system mounted as writable.
They are in ES file explorer's settings all the way at the bottom.
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I thought he said "custom ringtone" which should be in the user /sdcard/media/ringtones directory.
I don't why he couldn't delete it.
He only wants to use the custom ones. He wants to get rid of the stock ones. Adding a no media would work too.
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Red_81 said:
He only wants to use the custom ones. He wants to get rid of the stock ones. Adding a no media would work too.
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Ahhh, misunderstood his point.
Thanks Red
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Make sure you have root access enabled and system mounted as writable.
They are in ES file explorer's settings all the way at the bottom.
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I must be doing something wrong, can't figure this out. Even the instructions on here and videos online I find seem to be for older version of ES File b/c it looks nothing like mine. They say to go to settings, check off root explorer and check mount file systems.... there's no settings like that in my settings.
There's another option on mine through "fast access" where you click root explorer and gives you options like one key install, mount r/w etc. But not sure, see what you guys say before I play around with it lol.
surf1 said:
I must be doing something wrong, can't figure this out. Even the instructions on here and videos online I find seem to be for older version of ES File b/c it looks nothing like mine. They say to go to settings, check off root explorer and check mount file systems.... there's no settings like that in my settings.
There's another option on mine through "fast access" where you click root explorer and gives you options like one key install, mount r/w etc. But not sure, see what you guys say before I play around with it lol.
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They revamped all the menus, I had to play around with it but you need to click on the mount r/w and a su request will pop up, then click OK to all the things you want as r/w. I was able to delete some of the files after I did all that.
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surf1 said:
I must be doing something wrong, can't figure this out. Even the instructions on here and videos online I find seem to be for older version of ES File b/c it looks nothing like mine. They say to go to settings, check off root explorer and check mount file systems.... there's no settings like that in my settings.
There's another option on mine through "fast access" where you click root explorer and gives you options like one key install, mount r/w etc. But not sure, see what you guys say before I play around with it lol.
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If you indeed are using ES File Explorer then there must be a setting for that, regardless which version.
I'm using it from v1 to v2 and recently v3.
It's there, look for it.
chapelfreak said:
They revamped all the menus, I had to play around with it but you need to click on the mount r/w and a su request will pop up, then click OK to all the things you want as r/w. I was able to delete some of the files after I did all that.
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Forgot to update, this worked. Thanks! I had to check off r/w for system and it worked. You have to click that top left icon, go to tools, and scroll down to Root Explorer
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the problem i am having is my phone automatically turning on its gps tracking,what I want to know is can I remove it somehow? I dont care if i lose my maps & navigation ability as long as I still have web & calling. lg optimus v, virgin mobile,cm7 IHO
THANKS
If you're rooted , go to system/etc delete gps.conf, that must do it , correct me if I'm wrong
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am rooted
I am rooted can u hive me more specific as how to do it? I attempted system/etc in terminal emulator on phone but got permission denied
cujo676 said:
I am rooted can u hive me more specific as how to do it? I attempted system/etc in terminal emulator on phone but got permission denied
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> use script manager ..root browser or any advance file manager, mount as RW..1st .. then attempt to delete
thanks
Will purchase app & attempt in a few days please leave thread up till then? I'm sure to need more help thanks again
cujo676 said:
Will purchase app & attempt in a few days please leave thread up till then? I'm sure to need more help thanks again
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No need to buy an app.
ES File Explorer has options to browse as root and to mount /system as rw.
hello
yuripg1 said:
No need to buy an app.
ES File Explorer has options to browse as root and to mount /system as rw.
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can u please give me exact instructions on how to do this with es file explorer?
cujo676 said:
can u please give me exact instructions on how to do this with es file explorer?
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Down in its settings you will find two options: one to browse as root and another to mount the /system to read/write.
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neko95 said:
> use script manager ..root browser or any advance file manager, mount as RW..1st .. then attempt to delete
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can u tell me exactly how to mount as rw and then delete it using script manager i realy know absolutely nothing about this stuff so need exact instructions? sorry for being a pain in the a**
cujo676 said:
can u please give me exact instructions on how to do this with es file explorer?
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Open es file exlorer- go to settings - check on- upto root, root exlorer n mount file system...then come back n hit up folder. Now go to system folder, in that, etc folder name find the file named gps. conf....delete it!
cujo676 said:
can u tell me exactly how to mount as rw and then delete it using script manager i realy know absolutely nothing about this stuff so need exact instructions? sorry for being a pain in the a**
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Check the options "Root Explorer" and "Mount File System". Then click the "Favorites" on the top bar, select "/", navigate to /system/etc/, find gps.conf and delete it.
Thanks
kiran2cy said:
Open es file exlorer- go to settings - check on- upto root, root exlorer n mount file system...then come back n hit up folder. Now go to system folder, in that, etc folder name find the file named gps. conf....delete it!
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That was easy thank u so much!
gps still working
karthiknayak94 said:
If you're rooted , go to system/etc delete gps.conf, that must do it , correct me if I'm wrong
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I deleted it but the gps still works any other suggestions? i want to permanently cripple it
cujo676 said:
I deleted it but the gps still works any other suggestions? i want to permanently cripple it
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the main gps configuration file has been deleted, but still ur gps works! give it a reboot...btw ur phone is tracking, even when gps is off?
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kiran2cy said:
the main gps configuration file has been deleted, but still ur gps works! give it a reboot...btw ur phone is tracking, even when gps is off?
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i did reboot opened google maps and it showed exactly where i was. And the problem that bothered me was me keeping gps turned off all the time only to find that it would turn itself on which I do not like. I want to disable it permanently because I don't think its nessecary for basic phone and web service. I dont feel that my movements should be tracked for any reason it's just weird! If I am correct the phone service is done through the wireless connection not gps?
Shouldn't u prefer changing ROM?
Problem solved and closed! The original instructions are correct & results are as originally claimed in first reply to the op. For some reason it didn't delete properly the first time,I fixed this by restoring my backup & re-attempting. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED
Well I could have helped, but I'm an optimus one user, so I don't know which one is a stable optimus v rom...asking an optimus v user will be better...
Just now ES Explorer File Manager 3.0.0 got updated. Seems the look and feel is simply stolen from Astro but in different skyblue color theme. Now we can directly select External_SD from menu.
Settings and Root Explorer settings are different. Was bit confused by new look, but now seems ok.
Just give your feedback.
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Just now ES Explorer File Manager 3.0.0 got updated. Seems the look and feel is simply stolen from Astro but in different skyblue color theme. Now we can directly select External_SD from menu.
Settings and Root Explorer settings are different. Was bit confused by new look, but now seems ok.
Just give your feedback.
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I havnt used ES for a while. I really like this new UI, nice and fluid. Plus the blue looks good on Android 4.0+. I like the download manager, and if I download something through Chrome, it gives me the option to use ES downloader. This may already have been a feature though
i found there is a bug
few days ago , i want to move a file to another folder with a notification which shows that the moving is success , but i can't find the file . it seems the file is disappeared .
mylk said:
i found there is a bug
few days ago , i want to move a file to another folder with a notification which shows that the moving is success , but i can't find the file . it seems the file is disappeared .
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Same bug for me....
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Can I set RW / and /system pernamently? Every restart settings are going default and I have no permissions. I have to set it manually every time. There was no issues in previous version and no problem in other explorers. Newest PACMAN ROM 4.2.2.
mylk said:
i found there is a bug
few days ago , i want to move a file to another folder with a notification which shows that the moving is success , but i can't find the file . it seems the file is disappeared .
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Same here. I just copy/paste and delete the old file.
ES File Manager is the best Android File manager ive used. Fast, smooth and simple.
I really like the new update.
I noticed tonight along with update came a new share option. ES lan share or something.
Does anyone know to set it up yet?
It is very convenient to transfer file from pc to my phone via wifi
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Does anyone know how to set the root permissions in ES FE3?
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ES file explorer isn't mounting system as writeable. Can't copy any file to system or change any files within system using the apps root explorer. Anyone else have this issue? Anyone know a solution?
Please dont suggest using another app. I have tried that and they do work. I just prefer ES.
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I had the same issue, and ended up buying Root Explorer. No idea why. I couldn't even find the option to make it writeable like I used to be able to.
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thanx for chart
I noticed this too. Has anyone tried previous the version to see if that makes a difference?
Update: I tried the older version and it tries to run a test which fails, resulting in not being able to use that feature. I would assume the same test is failing in the new version.
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Update: I tried the older version and it tries to run a test which fails, resulting in not being able to use that feature. I would assume the same test is failing in the new version.
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Not sure, but maybe related to OP's issue: after rooting, using ES File Explorer version 3.0.4 (dl'd from play store), I can't use the built in root explorer. After selecting "Root Explorer" from the menu, after a delay (appoximately 20 seconds) I get the "Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your phone." message in the attached screenshot.
Interestingly, I was able to access ES's root explorer while still on the pre-release kernel, before flashing back to the stock kernel.
The new ES is a little different. Pull up the fast access menu and open the tools tab on the left. from there, tap on root explorer, mount R/W, then change the bubbles to RW. I had to do this to edit my build.prop so I assume this is what you're asking. Hope this helps!
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The new ES is a little different. Pull up the fast access menu and open the tools tab on the left. from there, tap on root explorer, mount R/W, then change the bubbles to RW. I had to do this to edit my build.prop so I assume this is what you're asking. Hope this helps!
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I don't get any options for mount as R/W. I think I've seen that menu before so I know what you're talking about. But it doesn't show up on the S4. At least not for me.
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atrohde said:
I don't get any options for mount as R/W. I think I've seen that menu before so I know what you're talking about. But it doesn't show up on the S4. At least not for me.
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So when you pull up the fast access menu and click root explorer under tools, you dont see mount R/W like in this picture?
Not at all. Just wiped app data and tried again and nothing. Just the test failed message.
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atrohde said:
Not at all. Just wiped app data and tried again and nothing. Just the test failed message.
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I don't get that menu either. My test fails also.
same here. ES's new update sucks anyway. i've used ES since day one, and with the new update, every single time you wanna do root things you have to mount system....EVERY time. the old one would stay mounted. it's very annoying.
i started using root browser or something..the free one.
I was reading through some other posts on a different thread and I came to the understanding it may have to do with the file system format or kernel. I would test a kernel but not sure if I can easily get back to stock as I don't want to lose functionality. Can anyone else test a different kernel to see if that works?
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i'm running ktoonz kernel and it doesn't work.
jayochs said:
i'm running ktoonz kernel and it doesn't work.
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Touchwiz or AOSP?
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ah sorry. stock touchwiz. didn't flash a new rom yet
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I ran into this exact same problem with ES File Explorer. I thought it might have to do with using SuperSU, but I haven't been brave enough to downgrade to Superuser.
As with others, I've gotten very comfortable with Root Explorer. I now only use ES to copy between the local file system and Windows shares.
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Worked with developer and got the version that can mount read write on system.
tsangwc said:
Worked with developer and got the version that can mount read write on system.
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I have also and can confirm the new release works.
tsangwc said:
Worked with developer and got the version that can mount read write on system.
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Also confirmed, once.
Now that I go back into the app a second time, it doesn't seem to ask SuperSU for permissions and /data (for example) is empty.
I'm still not 100% convinced I fully understand the new ES Explorer's root paradigm. In the old one I fell in love with, you enabled root with one simple checkbox and you had Root Explorer (kinda; I have both installed). In this latest major update, you have to pick Root from the side menu, after which you're prssented with a list of tools that I don't want/need. To browse as root, do I just hit Back to this helpful, unwanted list and start browsing? This is what I did during the first successful test of this test code, but it won't work a second time.
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I find it annoying that every time I connect my S4 to my laptop, it connects as an Installer with a 13.5MB CD partition named "Verizon Mobile." Then after a few seconds, it finally connects as a Media device (MTP). Has anyone been able to skip the Verizon Mobile part? Thanks.
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I find it annoying that every time I connect my S4 to my laptop, it connects as an Installer with a 13.5MB CD partition named "Verizon Mobile." Then after a few seconds, it finally connects as a Media device (MTP). Has anyone been able to skip the Verizon Mobile part? Thanks.
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I found a couple different ways to disable to pop up, but it still has the 30 second or so delay before the MTP connects. The easiest one I found was rename or remove autorun.iso in / etc. folder. But like I said that doesnt make the MTP come any sooner. Hoping for a fix myself.
Gam3r 4 Life said:
I found a couple different ways to disable to pop up, but it still has the 30 second or so delay before the MTP connects. The easiest one I found was rename or remove autorun.iso in / etc. folder. But like I said that doesnt make the MTP come any sooner. Hoping for a fix myself.
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I assume you have to be rooted first?
virus86 said:
I assume you have to be rooted first?
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Sure do.
virus86 said:
I assume you have to be rooted first?
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Yes for that method you do. But you can also disable the cd rom from inside windows device manager. Just have device manager pulled up, then attach usb cable, and when you see the Verizon cd rom show up in device manager right click and disable. This also will only prevent it from popping up, but there will still be a 30 second delay before MTP connects.
I deleted the drive letter of the Verizon Mobile partition from Disk Management. At least I wont see it on My Computer anymore...
Can someone please give me a hand? I think I'm missing something. I'm rooted and have ES File Explorer installed.
I open the app, tap menu, tap tools, tap Root Explorer then navigate to the System\Etc folder but can't for the life of me find where to mount the file system R/W. I've checked all the options I can find and still not available. I have granted root access to ES File Explorer with SuperSU and verified it in SuperSU
I'm also seeing a message several seconds after selecting Root Explorer that reads "Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your phone."
TIA
virus86 said:
I deleted the drive letter of the Verizon Mobile partition from Disk Management. At least I wont see it on My Computer anymore...
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Does it still delay the 30 seconds or so before the mtp connects?
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drivie said:
Can someone please give me a hand? I think I'm missing something. I'm rooted and have ES File Explorer installed.
I open the app, tap menu, tap tools, tap Root Explorer then navigate to the System\Etc folder but can't for the life of me find where to mount the file system R/W. I've checked all the options I can find and still not available. I have granted root access to ES File Explorer with SuperSU and verified it in SuperSU
I'm also seeing a message several seconds after selecting Root Explorer that reads "Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your phone."
TIA
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I just checked and es file explorer is doing the same thing with me. Out of curiosity I tried the old style es file explorer and it also failed. Not sure why. It worked great on my S3. I use "root browser" on all my devices and love it. Theres a free version on the play store. And there use to be a way to get full free version from the dev here in xda.
Gam3r 4 Life said:
Does it still delay the 30 seconds or so before the mtp connects?.
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Yes it does.
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Yes it does.
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Theres got to be a fix for that somehow, maybe some way to change the delay?
Gam3r 4 Life said:
Theres got to be a fix for that somehow, maybe some way to change the delay?
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Do the other S4s have the same problem or is this a Verizon thing?
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Do the other S4s have the same problem or is this a Verizon thing?
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Its a Verizon thing. I had the same issue when I had the Verizon S3. They could have at least set it up so that once you installed the Verizon programs that it would stop popping up, and allow instant access to the MTP. Im sure there is someway to edit a file or something that would bypass the 30 second delay.
Wish I had a verizon s4 so I could take a look at this. Im sure theres a way to fix the delay
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Wish I had a verizon s4 so I could take a look at this. Im sure theres a way to fix the delay
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If you have any ideas Im willing to test them out.
On stock deodex debloat I had no problems with this, but since flashing Beans it has became a problem. Not sure how or why though.
mbh87 said:
On stock deodex debloat I had no problems with this, but since flashing Beans it has became a problem. Not sure how or why though.
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Thats actually great news. It means somewhere theres some bloat that can be removed to stop this.
drivie said:
Can someone please give me a hand? I think I'm missing something. I'm rooted and have ES File Explorer installed.
I open the app, tap menu, tap tools, tap Root Explorer then navigate to the System\Etc folder but can't for the life of me find where to mount the file system R/W. I've checked all the options I can find and still not available. I have granted root access to ES File Explorer with SuperSU and verified it in SuperSU
I'm also seeing a message several seconds after selecting Root Explorer that reads "Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your phone."
TIA
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I also had this problem i have read the s4 and es file explorer are not playing well right now. I used the root explorer in rom toolbox app and it worked great.
05gsxrk5 said:
I also had this problem i have read the s4 and es file explorer are not playing well right now. I used the root explorer in rom toolbox app and it worked great.
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Thanks for the info. I'll try another app for now.
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Thanks for the info. I'll try another app for now.
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Root browser lite is a good free root file manager
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Disable Verizon CD Intaller
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ment/guide-how-to-disable-verizon-cd-t2831293
So, long story short I rooted my phone with the sole intention of getting rid of bloatware... I did that, and along with it deleted something I now regret. I deleted the file that allows you to choose live wallpapers(along with the wallpapers themselves.) Is there anyway for me to get this back without having to lose my phones current state? Thank you in advance.
Here
https://db.tt/nW3vvY9A
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It's not allowing me to install it! Whenever I go to install it on my phone, it says the install fails.
Have you checked Install From Unknown Sources? I think it's under security options.
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If you are trying to replace a system app, you probably need to push it to system and set permissions as rw- r-- r--. Many system apps will not install.
Thank you sir. I knew there was something I was forgetting.
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Dubbsy said:
If you are trying to replace a system app, you probably need to push it to system and set permissions as rw- r-- r--. Many system apps will not install.
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How do I go about doing that? I appreciate the help you guys are giving me.
You need a root level file browser app like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer. Navigate to where you have the file on your phone (I recommend putting it somewhere easy to find like Downloads folder), copy the apk (long press, select Copy). Go to the root of your phone. It's named / just that symbol. Then scroll down to system, tap that. Then tap app. Inside the /system/app folder paste the apk. Depending on which file browser you have, you change permissions differently.
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You need a root level file browser app like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer. Navigate to where you have the file on your phone (I recommend putting it somewhere easy to find like Downloads folder), copy the apk (long press, select Copy). Go to the root of your phone. It's named / just that symbol. Then scroll down to system, tap that. Then tap app. Inside the /system/app folder paste the apk. Depending on which file browser you have, you change permissions differently.
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Everytime I try and change permissions of anything it says "Sorry, operation failed." any thoughts?
Mount system as RW. Default is RO (Read Only as opposed to Read Write).
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Mount system as RW. Default is RO (Read Only as opposed to Read Write).
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I tried that and it doesn't work! What the heck could I have done wrong so that these permissions don't seem to matter!?
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Mount system as RW. Default is RO (Read Only as opposed to Read Write).
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I finally got it to work. Thank you so much for your help, you'll never know how much it means to me!
Negative perspiration, citizen.
(No sweat, bub.)
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