[Q] Cant copy system folder to sd card - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello guys!
Im trying to make my own ROM for my android device. Im following a guide from this site. The guide explain two ways to get the system folder copy to my sd card.
First of all using de Android terminal emulator, and using comands. I tried that way but it keeps telling me: SH TAR: not found
Then other way i tried from ES explorer, copying de system folder manually but at 45% of copyng pop up a error about " cant copy run -as"
I searched the web, couldnt find my exact problem, neither in the forum.
What should i do?
Thanks!:good:

santi311 said:
Hello guys!
Im trying to make my own ROM for my android device. Im following a guide from this site. The guide explain two ways to get the system folder copy to my sd card.
First of all using de Android terminal emulator, and using comands. I tried that way but it keeps telling me: SH TAR: not found
Then other way i tried from ES explorer, copying de system folder manually but at 45% of copyng pop up a error about " cant copy run -as"
I searched the web, couldnt find my exact problem, neither in the forum.
What should i do?
Thanks!:good:
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what's your phone ?

droidinterest said:
what's your phone ?
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Hi.
Its an unknown brand, Nuqleo, Eleqtron, theres no info about this phone in the web or forum.
I already tried searching for the brand and theres nothing.
Thanks for the reply

santi311 said:
Hi.
Its an unknown brand, Nuqleo, Eleqtron, theres no info about this phone in the web or forum.
I already tried searching for the brand and theres nothing.
Thanks for the reply
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maybe this ?
or this ?
you can start learning here
and first you must backup your stock rom with this

droidinterest said:
maybe this ?
or this ?
you can start learning here
and first you must backup your stock rom with this
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Hi! its the first one you linked. i will backup my rom, and watch out about that porting 65xx roms. but about my initial question? what can i do about coping the system folder?
Thanks!

santi311 said:
Hi! its the first one you linked. i will backup my rom, and watch out about that porting 65xx roms. but about my initial question? what can i do about coping the system folder?
Thanks!
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if you have backup your stok rom phone you get your system.
and with tut was given by yuweng you can port any rom tou your device,once with android kitchen was made by dsixda

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cant copy files to sd root

hi guys so i finally install 2.2 on my vibrant but after that i tried to copy files to my sd root and im recieving an error. Like the path is wrong or error 0x80070057: the parameter is incorrect. please need help with this issue.
Thanks
You need to run the SD mounting fix.
Yeah !
I faced this problem with Froyo 2.2 and I really don't know what's the problem !
shrivel i just downloaded the ROM but dont know how to flash it? I have been trying to look for this on the forums but cant find it.
Rom Flash
biakuya_pr said:
shrivel i just downloaded the ROM but dont know how to flash it? I have been trying to look for this on the forums but cant find it.
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There is a Guide in the Dev Thread. Named Bibble.
to answer your question root your phone, install superuser, install Busybox, Install Rom Manager. Install clockwork recovery withing Rom Manager. Then use the option to install rom from SD in Rom Manager. Hope this helps.

Need help, trying to install ROM and having issues

So I'm trying to install cyanogen rom on my lg optimus t and did everything i thought i was supposed to. PArtitioned the SD card and created folder 'AAA' where I placed the rom zxip file, per the attached instructions i was following. Wiped appropriate data and even did a backup via system recovery menu. However, when i went to flash the rom via the system recovery menu, I get E:no zip files found. I can't do a NAND restore either. I pretty certain that the zip file is on the sd card in the zip folder but can't get to it for some reason. Any body got any ideas? phone won't reboot either, stuck at the android splash screen.
Here's the instructions I was following //lgp500.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/gingerbread-cyanogenmod7-rc1-rjtchn-installation-guide/
you'll need to add the http prefix since forum policy won't let me post a link as a new user with less than 8 posts. Thanks.
Brice
Sigh. Did you copy the file before you partitioned the card? If yes, then you should have realised that the partitioning process will wipe all data on the sd card. Connect the phone to a computer and copy the zip file again.
yes the last thing i did was to copy the zip file the folder i created after partitioning. the folder was created on the fat32 part of the card. unfortunately, when i toggle the USB mass storage from the recovery menu, the drive doesn't show up on my computer. The phone won't start up now and so I can toggle it through the OS either. Is there some way to get the drive to show up when toggling the USB -MS through the recovery menu?
Possibly there were some errors when copying. If you have a card reader then try connecting the card to the computer through it. Else try partitioning again thorugh recovery, then see if the drive shows on the computer.
so i got the rom flashed and seems to be working but i'm not seeing the notification bar. anybody had this issue with cyanogenmod7-rc1?
Hem as far as getting your PC to recognize your phone when it
Plugged in the USB its prolly do to a lack of phone drivers. Don't know if the would be in the android sdk. Found allmy HTC phone drivers with it. And as far as the status bar h should be able able to change font colors St inthe cyanogenmod options under settings. Hope this helps some
Lord craigus
Sent from my COS-DS using XDA App
for the drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15960064#post15960064
Thanks all, I just reflashed the rom wand the notification bar was there and all seems to be working well. Thanks for all the good advice. Once I got a card reader and moved the zip files out of the folder I created and into the root directory of the card the phone saw them fine and was able flash the rom. I'll definitely download those drivers
Step by Step Guide - Help
I have official european gingerbread version 2.3.3
My phone is NOT ROOTED
I want to install CUSTOM ROM CyanogenMod7-RC1-rjtchn.zip
( or any other stable ROM you can suggest with link)
Now please explain me the step by step guide to do this.
THANKS.
specially_foru said:
Now please explain me the step by step guide to do this.
THANKS.
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Kindly read the sticky threads.
specially_foru said:
I have official european gingerbread version 2.3.3
My phone is NOT ROOTED
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If your phone is not rooted, then you can't have any ROM installed.
dr.notor said:
Kindly read the sticky threads.
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Please forgive my dumbness but what is the sticky threads. If possible please give me link. Thanks.
specially_foru said:
Please forgive my dumbness but what is the sticky threads. If possible please give me link. Thanks.
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The sticky thread is the one that is stuck on the top of the forum, with [READ FIRST] in the title.
I would also like to quote something else:
zelendel said:
XDA is not the cool place for idiots to hang out.
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dr.notor said:
The sticky thread is the one that is stuck on the top of the forum, with [READ FIRST] in the title.
I would also like to quote something else:
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I agree that XDA is not for idiots.
BUT I MAY HAVE BORN IDIOT BUT I DON'T WANT TO DIE AS AN IDIOT. THAT'S WHY ALL THESE QUESTIONS
Thanks for reply and helping. Hoping for your guidance in future also

Can someone please upload these stock .Apk's

I ran the debloat tool from the forums and I didn't know these .Apk's block the stock email app. can someone please upload the SecEmail_J.apk
SecExchange.apk for me from a stock touchwiz Verizon S4? This way I can get my email back. thank you.
Go to the android section and either cleanrom or another ROM has a file you can download the stock apps
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda premium
Thanks for the help but these are system file Apk's the Roms posted are just including Samsung apps, nothing email related. I just found a stock deodexed image. I'm going to try and extract it.
I'm currently uploading a zip with all the stock APK's it will have sec email, Samsung apps Vzw and so on. pulled from a stock brand new Galaxy S4.
Heres a link for a zip containing every APK included in the Apps folder. I pulled them from a brand new Verizon Galaxy S4. https://mega.co.nz/#!ac8TgIQC!MqnkjQt_wp_SS5O0_AJ2DStlluBufdabzxU-5cq7X4E
kpa2727 said:
Heres a link for a zip containing every APK included in the Apps folder. I pulled them from a brand new Verizon Galaxy S4. https://mega.co.nz/#!ac8TgIQC!MqnkjQt_wp_SS5O0_AJ2DStlluBufdabzxU-5cq7X4E
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What are the flash procedure to install some of this apps?
I whant to flash some apps in my S4 dual sim.
Thanks
72THX said:
What are the flash procedure to install some of this apps?
I whant to flash some apps in my S4 dual sim.
Thanks
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Use ADB.
adb install "name of app"
The use titanium to convert it to a system app if everything is working great.
Hi again
I don't know anything about ADB install.
I am really lost in this sophisticated android things. I found something on the google but I don't understand anything.
You be kind to explain me more about this ADB install ( because i am new on that ) to
explain a little more about this ADB.
I do not find a ADB install.apk I foundit for Windows.
I don't know how to convert in to a system app.
Sent from my GT-I9502 using xda app-developers app
72THX said:
Hi again
I don't know anything about ADB install.
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ADB is the Android Debugging Bridge. That's a very useful tool doing lots of things to your phone.
Installing that gets you an "adb" command that allows you to do things like push software onto your phone. (I.e. adb install something.adk".
There's an easier way.
Insert the sdcard from your phone into your PC. Copy the .adk files you care about to the top directory of that card.
Then put it back into your phone and use a file manager (root explorer, for example) to install those APKs from the SDcard.
Converting to a system app means moving it from /data/app to /system/app, which your root file manager can do for you.
However, I'm a bit worried about something: you need to understand that there are several models of the Galaxy S4.
Moving stuff between models can brick your phone. Your sig says you have a GT-I9502. Installing stuff from the I545 may or may not work. Not understanding what you're flashing usually leads to a brick.
k1mu said:
ADB is the Android Debugging Bridge. That's a very useful tool doing lots of things to your phone.
Installing that gets you an "adb" command that allows you to do things like push software onto your phone. (I.e. adb install something.adk".
There's an easier way.
Insert the sdcard from your phone into your PC. Copy the .adk files you care about to the top directory of that card.
Hi
now I see some light .
I understand what you say so I must aquire the apps from I9500/I9505 that maybe is compatible with my I9502 to avoid bricking my phone.
Question: If I back-up these aps from an rooted I9500/I9502 and try to install on my rooted I9502 it maybe work?
Thanks again :good:
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72THX said:
Hi
now I see some light .
I understand what you say so I must aquire the apps from I9500/I9505 that maybe is compatible with my I9502 to avoid bricking my phone.
Question: If I back-up these aps from an rooted I9500/I9502 and try to install on my rooted I9502 it maybe work?
Thanks again :good:
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You probably won't brick your phone by installing an APK designed for another phone. If it's not compatible, the app will crash (force close) but the rest of the phone will be fine.
You do have to be careful with ROMs, rooting tools, and so forth. Those need to be designed for your specific phone model.
kpa2727 said:
Heres a link for a zip containing every APK included in the Apps folder. I pulled them from a brand new Verizon Galaxy S4. https://mega.co.nz/#!ac8TgIQC!MqnkjQt_wp_SS5O0_AJ2DStlluBufdabzxU-5cq7X4E
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Dude Link Is not working can you update it??
k1mu said:
ADB is the Android Debugging Bridge. That's a very useful tool doing lots of things to your phone.
Installing that gets you an "adb" command that allows you to do things like push software onto your phone. (I.e. adb install something.adk".
There's an easier way.
Insert the sdcard from your phone into your PC. Copy the .adk files you care about to the top directory of that card.
Then put it back into your phone and use a file manager (root explorer, for example) to install those APKs from the SDcard.
Converting to a system app means moving it from /data/app to /system/app, which your root file manager can do for you.
However, I'm a bit worried about something: you need to understand that there are several models of the Galaxy S4.
Moving stuff between models can brick your phone. Your sig says you have a GT-I9502. Installing stuff from the I545 may or may not work. Not understanding what you're flashing usually leads to a brick.
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For some reason this hasn't worked for me in the past. I tried that method to reinstall splanner and some ant+ apps that I got from a ROM file, but all I got was "app failed to install".

[ROM] Stock OTA_T6_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_2.61.401.3-1.54.401.1_release ROM

Dears,
I've received the OTA_T6_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_2.61.401.3-1.54.401.1_release update, and integrated it with my ROM, and I backed it up via TWRP recovery (System/Boot)
if you want to try it , your MAX must be GSM ,it is fully functional, and stock /unrooted and without any modifications.
And it requires few simple step to install it :
1- download the file ( https://www.dropbox.com/s/r1yctvgu68jxomh/2014-03-26--18-11-42 KOT49H release-keys.zip )
2- Extract it
3- Put it in TWRP backup folder on your SDcard ( TWRP/BACKUP/FA3NK..../
4- Full wipe/ format system/ clear cache /
5- Restore
6- Enjoy!
Edit : here is the new link :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8V0bDSmDRB8a2hpZkpQcF9VS1k/edit?usp=sharing
thanks .. but can you reup it somewhere else ?
link doesnt work atm
B-Man2005 said:
thanks .. but can you reup it somewhere else ?
link doesnt work atm
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I will try to upload it somewhere else during the day , and will post the link..
mkhader said:
I will try to upload it somewhere else during the day , and will post the link..
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i need your comfirmation to download
B-Man2005 said:
i need your comfirmation to download
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try now , it should be fine right now
very nice thanks
but could you also upload the system\lib filder in a zip ??
i only need those files
Thanks for sharing this! Fast download from Google Drive!
Thanks for sharing this! Fast download
problem
Dear uploader.. I followed the instructions but after doing it my screen doesn't go beyond HTC logo it stucks
mumtaz0786 said:
Dear uploader.. I followed the instructions but after doing it my screen doesn't go beyond HTC logo it stucks
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use twrp-2.6.3.0 to restore the rom
2nd problem
Dear uploader, I have installed this Rom the way you guided but problem is about platform.xml .. when I used other kit Kat custom Rom I edited permission for write external sd card but this Rom when I changed platform.xml it changes for a while but after restart it came back to default. It is rooted everything working but file doesn't change and I can't write anything on sdcard.
Im having problems doing this.. what is the exact backup folder location to restore??
young blade said:
Im having problems doing this.. what is the exact backup folder location to restore??
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make a backup of your own rom.
check sd card
there is a folder... i think twrp
in there there will be a backup folder
in there, there will be another one... pretty cryptic ... for me its something like DHSFSFS01
in there there is your backup... you can delete it if you want or keep it
copy the folder of the rom from this thread to DHSFSFS01 or what its called on your phone...
now back in recovery you can restore both... your rom and the one you downloaded
B-Man2005 said:
make a backup of your own rom.
check sd card
there is a folder... i think twrp
in there there will be a backup folder
in there, there will be another one... pretty cryptic ... for me its something like DHSFSFS01
in there there is your backup... you can delete it if you want or keep it
copy the folder of the rom from this thread to DHSFSFS01 or what its called on your phone...
now back in recovery you can restore both... your rom and the one you downloaded
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Okay so it has to be in the external SD.. thanks!!:good:
Dear uploader help me
Dear uploader, I have installed this Rom the way you guided but problem is about platform.xml .. when I used other kit Kat custom Rom I edited permission for write external sd card but this Rom when I changed platform.xml it changes for a while but after restart it came back to default. It is rooted everything working but file doesn't change and I can't write anything on sdcard.
mumtaz0786 said:
Dear uploader, I have installed this Rom the way you guided but problem is about platform.xml .. when I used other kit Kat custom Rom I edited permission for write external sd card but this Rom when I changed platform.xml it changes for a while but after restart it came back to default. It is rooted everything working but file doesn't change and I can't write anything on sdcard.
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That means the system partition is write protected.
You will need to edit the file and flash it in recovery for the changes to take.
reply to dear uploader
scrosler said:
That means the system partition is write protected.
You will need to edit the file and flash it in recovery for the changes to take.
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I know how to edit but how I can flash platform.xml file through recovery???
Can someone running this do me a favor?
adb pull /proc/config.gz
After you have it can you link me to it? Thanks...and good things come to those who help

editing a rom zip before flashing it

hey guys hope u are doing fine , so lately there being this way to hide the system folder of a rom zip so u can't access the system/app or syste/priv-app so i really need to edit a rom like RN or lineageOS before flashing it , is there a way u can show me please ?
The /system folder is inside system.imgin the zip
Use 7zip to extract just that, mount the IMG with some kind of special program (windows doesn't recognise ext4 partitions) edit it, then put the IMG back in the same zip.
BTW, I came across a good tutorial on what you are trying to do some time ago. I don't remember if it was here, on XDA. Have you tried googling it?
Vagelis1608 said:
The /system folder is inside system.imgin the zip
Use 7zip to extract just that, mount the IMG with some kind of special program (windows doesn't recognise ext4 partitions) edit it, then put the IMG back in the same zip.
BTW, I came across a good tutorial on what you are trying to do some time ago. I don't remember if it was here, on XDA. Have you tried googling it?
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yeah thnx i tried googlin but all i found was obsolete like posted in 2012 back then the editin was simple and the system file wasn't hidden , and what kind of special programs i can use to mount the image ? m already usin 7zip
berraffarouk15 said:
yeah thnx i tried googlin but all i found was obsolete like posted in 2012 back then the editin was simple and the system file wasn't hidden , and what kind of special programs i can use to mount the image ? m already usin 7zip
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i guess i found it this is it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/extract-dat-marshmallow-lollipop-easily-t3334117
berraffarouk15 said:
i guess i found it this is it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/extract-dat-marshmallow-lollipop-easily-t3334117
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That is not the one I had found, but it should work.
Try it. Let me know.
Vagelis1608 said:
That is not the one I had found, but it should work.
Try it. Let me know.
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hey , works fine for marshmallow and lollipop but unfortunately doesn't work for nougat 7.1.2 ,he said he tested it for 7.1.1 but no luck here , so what i'm tryin to do is delete the aosp keyboard cause when i try to install the gapps and install the gboard the package got mixed and when ever i try access the options in gboard it got force close (i tried manually uninstalling the aosp and clean all it data and remaining folders but o luck all ways the same problem it says the package conflicts and even if i success to manually install it it force close when ever i want to personalize the keyboard like shotin down the auto correction or ,,,, so any help here ?
berraffarouk15 said:
hey , works fine for marshmallow and lollipop but unfortunately doesn't work for nougat 7.1.2 ,he said he tested it for 7.1.1 but no luck here , so what i'm tryin to do is delete the aosp keyboard cause when i try to install the gapps and install the gboard the package got mixed and when ever i try access the options in gboard it got force close (i tried manually uninstalling the aosp and clean all it data and remaining folders but o luck all ways the same problem it says the package conflicts and even if i success to manually install it it force close when ever i want to personalize the keyboard like shotin down the auto correction or ,,,, so any help here ?
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Flash the ROM, mount /system and use recovery's built-in file manager to delete whatever you want.
Vagelis1608 said:
Flash the ROM, mount /system and use recovery's built-in file manager to delete whatever you want.
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yeah i know i got tired of that methode so i wanted something more efficent
berraffarouk15 said:
yeah i know i got tired of that methode so i wanted something more efficent
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Well, the way I see it, it's more work to modify the IMG than to use the recovery's file manager.
Also, an idea I had while typing the above, you can write a small script to automate the process. You can the run that script from the recovery's built-in shell.
I can help you with this.

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