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.
virus86 said:
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.
virus86 said:
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
bhp090808 said:
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
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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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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
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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**
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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!
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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**
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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
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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!
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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
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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...
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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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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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
Red_81 said:
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Just rooted my Verizon galaxy S4. Pain in the ars compared to the Droids that I've had for the past 6 years. Maybe just different.Not really interested in changing out Rom, but really need to have tether. I have unlimited and use about 16 gbs per month for business. I know that there's a thread on xda for tehter, but its somewhat old and can't see anyone that's used it or applied it for the MK2 build. Have tried numerous WiFi apps on market and none work. Also the.the thread on xda is somewhat over my head. Anything else out there. Hows this, since I don't do this for a living and don't have the patience to do the tether package ...theres 50.00 bucks to help me get tether and to understand it a little better. Use to change the entitlement on the droids and had tether, but the process on the galaxy is stumping me. let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
This thread is updated for MK2. Relatively simple as the primary method is to simply copy and paste in a root explorer.
MK2 tether
AdelosMeansUnknown said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
This thread is updated for MK2. Relatively simple as the primary method is to simply copy and paste in a root explorer.
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This is the part that's beyond me. I know it must be frustrating to deal with us out here, but any and all help is very much appreciated.
1.Download the modded framework-res.apk from here for MJ7 or here for MK2 then copy it to /system first then change framework-res.apk's permissions to rw-r--r-- (chmod 644) and then MOVE it to /system/framework and overwrite framework-res.apk. Then reboot and you should have tethering!
Do I do a direct download to the phone? or or to desktop and than to system. and so on. again any help is appreciated This is why I go to YouTube and have a 8th grader show me how to do it. Kind of embarrassing for a guy that's in his fifties. But than again my work and what I do for a living is beyond allot of people...Thanks
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Just rooted my Verizon galaxy S4. Pain in the ars compared to the Droids that I've had for the past 6 years. Maybe just different.Not really interested in changing out Rom, but really need to have tether. I have unlimited and use about 16 gbs per month for business. I know that there's a thread on xda for tehter, but its somewhat old and can't see anyone that's used it or applied it for the MK2 build. Have tried numerous WiFi apps on market and none work. Also the.the thread on xda is somewhat over my head. Anything else out there. Hows this, since I don't do this for a living and don't have the patience to do the tether package ...theres 50.00 bucks to help me get tether and to understand it a little better. Use to change the entitlement on the droids and had tether, but the process on the galaxy is stumping me. let me know
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I also have unlimited. Have you tried using PDAnet+? When I upgraded from 4.2.2 MKD to 4.3 MK2 my Foxfi app quit working and then I tried PDAnet+ and it works like a charm.
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I also have unlimited. Have you tried using PDAnet+? When I upgraded from 4.2.2 MKD to 4.3 MK2 my Foxfi app quit working and then I tried PDAnet+ and it works like a charm.
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Have used PdaNet in the past. Cant get it to work on this build...Weird
I'm on MK2 with Surge's tether. I found it much easier to unpack the zip on my desktop and move the files to the root of my external SdCard. Once you have all four files in the folder on your external SdCard, download Terminal Emulator to your phone from the play store, open it and type in the commands letter for letter (double check your spelling and spacing). The script runs, the phone reboots, and voila tether works through the hotspot app no problem.
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In addition if you use the script through Terminal Emulator you have a nice way to return to stock - just type in the commands for the untether script.
I had to undo the tether to accept the OTA from MJ7 to MK2. However, the next OTA should be kitkat, so who knows if this will even be an issue or if we'll still be able to tether this way.
Question on the root on the sd card..Do I make a file, no file on in E'S file mgr.
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truckerd said:
This is the part that's beyond me. I know it must be frustrating to deal with us out here, but any and all help is very much appreciated.
1.Download the modded framework-res.apk from here for MJ7 or here for MK2 then copy it to /system first then change framework-res.apk's permissions to rw-r--r-- (chmod 644) and then MOVE it to /system/framework and overwrite framework-res.apk. Then reboot and you should have tethering!
Do I do a direct download to the phone? or or to desktop and than to system. and so on. again any help is appreciated This is why I go to YouTube and have a 8th grader show me how to do it. Kind of embarrassing for a guy that's in his fifties. But than again my work and what I do for a living is beyond allot of people...Thanks
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I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
I use wanam xposed and xposed. There's an option to turn off tethering provisioning their.
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I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
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Just to double check where Im putting this file.. Theirs one[ sys file] and one[ system] in Devise, I did check the root explorer but couldn't find system write in the settings.
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Just to double check where Im putting this file.. Theirs one[ sys file] and one[ system] in Devise, I did check the root explorer but couldn't find system write in the settings.
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The system file. If there is one (depends on file manager used) it should be the option below the root explorer option.
Which file mgr. do you suggest?
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AdelosMeansUnknown said:
I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
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That's a great explanation.
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Guys,
I can't post in the official thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/guide-headphone-speaker-volume-booster-t2819821
But I just wanted to confirm that if you root your device and follow the directions here, I've got confirmed working on the Sprint LS990 variant of this phone. The thread mentions nothing of this on Sprint or the LS990 but I can confirm that it is indeed working.
You'll need to:
1. Have root with SuperSU installed
2. Install Root Browser and 920 Text Editor (Available in market for free)
3. Navigate to system/etc and then mixer_paths.xml
4. Change file permissions to rw-r-r
5. Save to your downloads folder just in case you trash your phone or something
6. Navigate to markers mentioned in thread link above. The LS990 variant will have aforementioned markers listed approximately 15 lines later in the code. Edit them to your liking.
7. Save, reboot, pray not to get caught in limbo.
8. Enjoy having better sound than everyone else with a phone.
Just an FYI anyone attempting this: If you do not edit the permissions correctly when overwriting the file the phone will not boot. It will get stuck at the yellow sprint screen and you will have to preform a reset.
Root browser did not allow me to change permissions correctly and when going quickly I did not notice it when overwriting.
However, second attempt after recovery it worked great.
Thanks for the info TROPhouse
So i havnt edited yet but permissions look right here. Will they change after I edit and save. And then change them back right. I don't wanna get stuck since we have no custom recovery yet.
Did it. It was way worth sweatin through the reboot process. Haha.
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
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sinisin said:
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk
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I'm using viper. Works perfect. After installing I moved the app from data/app to system/app. Heard people were having it being stopped after using it for awhile and this was there fix for that.
Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
stagejuan said:
Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
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What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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I did 69 which seems perfect to be honest... I mainly hear music at the gym and usually use soundcloud... at 69, I don't even get close to full volume on the phone now. Its perfect
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
Super loud
Thanks! Great volume!:victory:
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it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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Don't know if this is too late to help, but...
I don't use 920, but my guess is there's an option somewhere (probably in settings for the app) to switch the file system to read - write mode, instead of read-only. I use the FX app, and that's what I had to do with it. Be sure to set it back to read-only when you're done.
dk2463 said:
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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SUCCESS!
So you need to download an app that will mount your system, I used an app called mount/system. You launch it then select Mount r/w. Once you do that you have the needed access to edit the files as listed. I used this guide as well and had success....hope this helps others!
copy the original mixer_paths to your memory by ES file
edit it by notepad++ on windows and put it again in your memory
copy it from internal to your /system
highlight it and set permissions rw r r
move it from /system to /system/etc/
reboot and enjoy
Has anyone tryied playing with bluetooth volume i cant find where to change it any sugestions?
Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
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Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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ES's current interface does hide a lot, and is in almost every way inferior to the original interface. But the option is there. It's also in FX (File Explorer) which is my root editor of choice.
the pursuit of sound quality! bullet for my valentine cant be heard on stock!!!!!!!
tried this. guess i messed up. stuck on spark screen. sat and read through the pages here. gotta fix my phone when i get home tonight.
what did you change you volume levels to?
So can those who have successfully made the edits share what volume levels you changed and what are the new numbers? I've made the change to mine and even with my $100 earphones there's distortion at what I feel is a low level. I'm thinking maybe there's a balance among these that I need to achieve?
thanks!
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