Can't edit anything in system with file explorer - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

I'm running BeanStalk and can't do anything with system files using either the built in BeanStalk Explorer or ES File Explorer. I'm trying to move some apps to system app but it won't work. Also I cannot edit permissions on anything in the system either or edit my build.prop. I won't even fix permissions in Recovery. I've tried remounting the system with Terminal Emulator but still can't get the option to change permissions. It's 4.3 based is there something different on the latest build of android.

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[Q] Root Explorer Issue

Anyone else have issues using Root Explorer to edit files??
Trying to modify the /system/build.prop file in order to see if I can get the Netflix app to work. I purchased Root Explorer so I can edit some lines of the file. For some reason, I cannot save any of the changes. I tried on other files, and as soon as I leave and come back...the file goes back to its original state.
I've tried: copy, pasting and deleting files works. I am ensuring that I have Mount R/W selected to enable writing. I contacted Root Manager support and they suggested I try changing the permissions on the folder “/data/data/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/files” to 777. No luck.
I have also attempted using the free file manager app "ES File Explorer" without any luck.
Try using Ghost Commander. Take some time to get used to it but its a solid app.
Rysieks said:
Anyone else have issues using Root Explorer to edit files??
Trying to modify the /system/build.prop file in order to see if I can get the Netflix app to work. I purchased Root Explorer so I can edit some lines of the file. For some reason, I cannot save any of the changes. I tried on other files, and as soon as I leave and come back...the file goes back to its original state.
I've tried: copy, pasting and deleting files works. I am ensuring that I have Mount R/W selected to enable writing. I contacted Root Manager support and they suggested I try changing the permissions on the folder “/data/data/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/files” to 777. No luck.
I have also attempted using the free file manager app "ES File Explorer" without any luck.
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Are you selecting menu, then save and exit?
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Can't create new folder without root

Okay, I had this problem, that I can't create a new folder without root. It worked fine after flashing fserve v18a cfs kernel , it still can create a folder, but after a reboot, I can't create a folder nor rename anymore, but I can move and delete a file and folder.
I tried installing and using root explorer, it worked, but after uninstalling it I can't create a folder anymore. I am using the default one in cm7, astro file manager does not work either.
I checked the owner and group of sdcard under root explorer, it says both 0-root. I can select other options like system.
So can anybody use root explorer and check their sdcard owners? Or have another solution?
Thanks in advanced
EDIT## tried changing owners and groups but root explorer crashed
EDIT2### used file expert and I saw file permissions for owner not tick(read and write), but root explorer is ticked. File expert can't change the permissions and root explorer FCs.
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have you tried ES File Manager?

system/apps are not installed by default

After root I deleted DefaultContainerService.apk by mistake but one good thing is I had copied terminal, linuxforandroid and ROOT Explorer to the system/app folder.
Bad thing is these 3 apps are not installed by default even though it is in system/app folder. (Other pre existing apps are installed) when the reset happens.
I am not able to install any apps now without DefaultContainerService :crying:
Even after format I am having root format.
When you move apps to /system, they must have permissions set to 0644 then reboot to have it take affect. If you can find a stock based rom, you should be able to extract that apk and move it to system, set permissions, reboot and good to go.
Partial
The solution is great. i used adb and changed the permission and reset the phone.
I can see the app installed but when i open it it tells failed.
I found temp solution of pushing DefaultcontentProvider through adb but still I want it to be in default app list. Do not want to push after every reset.

Android 7.1.2 and Magisk: Can't install an app as system app - permissions

Hello, folks,
I have a problem with my Nexus 5X (Android 7.1.2). I had rooted it with TWRP and Magisk, until last no problems. After an update to Magisk v18 two days ago, I found the problems.
I had an app that I installed as a system map. It was deleted after the update. If I now want to reinstall it (as in this manual), it won't work. I can create a folder in "system/app" and "system/priv-app" (or copy the APK there), but I can't do anything else. No renaming, no changing of permissions. Also it often happens that I cannot copy the file there because of missing permissions. This only works once after a restart. After a restart the copied file or folder will be deleted again and again.
I tried Solid Explorer, Root Explorer and ES File Manager. Link2SD also fails and cannot create the system app. SU permissions are on for all tested apps.
Does anyone have an idea what I should do? :-/
Regards
XOXO
XOXO1 said:
Hello, folks,
I have a problem with my Nexus 5X (Android 7.1.2). I had rooted it with TWRP and Magisk, until last no problems. After an update to Magisk v18 two days ago, I found the problems.
I had an app that I installed as a system map. It was deleted after the update. If I now want to reinstall it (as in this manual), it won't work. I can create a folder in "system/app" and "system/priv-app" (or copy the APK there), but I can't do anything else. No renaming, no changing of permissions. Also it often happens that I cannot copy the file there because of missing permissions. This only works once after a restart. After a restart the copied file or folder will be deleted again and again.
I tried Solid Explorer, Root Explorer and ES File Manager. Link2SD also fails and cannot create the system app. SU permissions are on for all tested apps.
Does anyone have an idea what I should do? :-/
Regards
XOXO
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This is a normal problem for Magisk. To fix it do the following. Open Magisk manager's settings and turn on core only mode then reboot. Do your system stuff add/remove apps, set permissions, etc. Then turn off core only mode (or modules won't work) and reboot once more.
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This is a normal problem for Magisk. To fix it do the following. Open Magisk manager's settings and turn on core only mode then reboot. Do your system stuff add/remove apps, set permissions, etc. Then turn off core only mode (or modules won't work) and reboot once more.
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Thanks, that helps.

[Q] Changing UI sounds - possible/ how?

The OP7T Pro UI sounds are located @ : Root --> Product --> Media --> Audio --> UI.
Is there anyway I change or replace these? I have tried (via Solid Explorer & SD Maid; I'm rooted & granted these 2 apps superuser/ root access in Magisk) but there seems to be a permissions issue which prevents me making any changes to the UI folder contents.
When I have tried to change the file or folder permission attributes (currently -rw-r-r-) it does not succeed.
Any help/ advice please?
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The OP7T Pro UI sounds are located @ : Root --> Product --> Media --> Audio --> UI.
Is there anyway I change or replace these? I have tried (via Solid Explorer & SD Maid; I'm rooted & granted these 2 apps superuser/ root access in Magisk) but there seems to be a permissions issue which prevents me making any changes to the UI folder contents.
When I have tried to change the file or folder permission attributes (currently -rw-r-r-) it does not succeed.
Any help/ advice please?
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Could try root explorer might work
I've tried Solid Explorer Pro/ ES file explorer/ SD maid/ X-plore/ Root explorer Pro - same problem.
Even though I'm rooted - it seems that I can access Root only for viewing. I cannot edit or modify any of the Root files or folders despite changing the permission attributes. They all default back to -rw-r-r- (mode 644)
Is this expected given the Android 10 partitions issue, or is there a solution/ workaround I have missed?
elmor0 said:
I've tried Solid Explorer Pro/ ES file explorer/ SD maid/ X-plore/ Root explorer Pro - same problem.
Even though I'm rooted - it seems that I can access Root only for viewing. I cannot edit or modify any of the Root files or folders despite changing the permission attributes. They all default back to -rw-r-r- (mode644)
Is this expected given the Android 10 partitions issue, or is there a solution/ workaround I have missed?
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Try building a magisk module maybe?
Beyond me I'm afraid!
Perhaps you can show how to do it?

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