Hi,
apparently files can only be moved/copied onto the SD card by using the preinstalled file commander app. Should be easy, but I couldn't figure out yet, how to do it. If I long-click a file I can select it and click what I assume is the icon for copy in the top bar (see screenshot), but I don't know how to paste that file into another folder...
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I'd appreciate any help! Miss ES explorer so much.
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take55 said:
Hi,
apparently files can only be moved/copied onto the SD card by using the preinstalled file commander app. Should be easy, but I couldn't figure out yet, how to do it. If I long-click a file I can select it and click what I assume is the icon for copy in the top bar (see screenshot), but I don't know how to paste that file into another folder...
I'd appreciate any help! Miss ES explorer so much.
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You can't copy files to SDCard (external) because write permissions has been revoked since the KK update, you need to be rooted and use sdfix app.
The icon you're looking for is the one that looks like a sheet of paper with a pencil on it. Click on that, then in the drop-down click "Paste".
Done it many many times already, shouldn't be a problem at all.
Oh, thanks! Didn't associate that icon with the task...
QualQuek said:
You can't copy files to SDCard (external) because write permissions has been revoked since the KK update, you need to be rooted and use sdfix app.
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Yes you can. That is why File Commander comes pre-installed. It has the needed write permissions, without needing to root.
pmeinert said:
Yes you can. That is why File Commander comes pre-installed. It has the needed write permissions, without needing to root.
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No it's not, there is nothing to do with file commander because the permission is in plateform.xml and that allow or not, but you can't only allow an app, also the root access is not enough you need to fix the permission, even rooted if you haven't the proper write permission you won't to anything.
QualQuek said:
No it's not, there is nothing to do with file commander because the permission is in plateform.xml and that allow or not, but you can't only allow an app, also the root access is not enough you need to fix the permission, even rooted if you haven't the proper write permission you won't to anything.
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Ok. Didn't know that. Mine was already rooted at the time and I just checked that File Manager was able to it, whatever I wanted, without having granted it root access in super user. Don't recall tampering with the platform.xml, but perhaps it was part of the rooting process or I flashed a zip which did it afterwards.
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QualQuek said:
No it's not, there is nothing to do with file commander because the permission is in plateform.xml and that allow or not, but you can't only allow an app, also the root access is not enough you need to fix the permission, even rooted if you haven't the proper write permission you won't to anything.
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But this article seems to support my understanding:
"Any app that doesn't come pre-installed on your phone, either by Google, Samsung, or your carrier, will lack write privileges to the external SD card. "
http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/b...ns-android-4-4-kitkat-your-galaxy-s4-0152036/
QualQuek said:
No it's not, there is nothing to do with file commander because the permission is in plateform.xml and that allow or not, but you can't only allow an app, also the root access is not enough you need to fix the permission, even rooted if you haven't the proper write permission you won't to anything.
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Yes, it does. You dont have to be rooted to use file commander to write on external SD card
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Dom3000 said:
Yes, it does. You dont have to be rooted to use file commander to write on external SD card
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There is something wrong with that, for having write permission access without changing the plateform.xml that means files commander would have system write permission and it's not the case because it's a 3rd app and Google intentionally revoked the write permission access to 3rd app on the SDCard.
So you said that File Commander has system permission? Never seen something like that even on the file commander website
QualQuek said:
You can't copy files to SDCard (external) because write permissions has been revoked since the KK update, you need to be rooted and use sdfix app.
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QualQuek said:
There is something wrong with that, for having write permission access without changing the plateform.xml that means files commander would have system write permission and it's not the case because it's a 3rd app and Google intentionally revoked the write permission access to 3rd app on the SDCard.
So you said that File Commander has system permission? Never seen something like that even on the file commander website
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It is installed by Sony and should be considered a first party app.:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/03/20/before-upgrading-to-kitkat-be-wary-of-sd-card-restrictions/
Is it somehow possible to install say ES explorer as a system app and the have full SD rights?
jismail said:
Is it somehow possible to install say ES explorer as a system app and the have full SD rights?
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No, not without unlocked bootloader/root. But then you can let all user app access the sd-card.
I can confirm on a NON-root device that File Commander does allow you to write to the external SD card with copy/paste(paste option is under the 'edit/page with pencil' icon).
__nv__ said:
I can confirm on a NON-root device that File Commander does allow you to write to the external SD card with copy/paste(paste option is under the 'edit/page with pencil' icon).
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Thanks for confirmation
Thanks!
EonHawk said:
The icon you're looking for is the one that looks like a sheet of paper with a pencil on it. Click on that, then in the drop-down click "Paste".
Done it many many times already, shouldn't be a problem at all.
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Awesome, thanks @EonHawk. That was not intuitive to me either.
Easy fix guys: Install NextApp SDfix.apk. It fixes the sd card privileges to allow all read write permissions for sdcard.
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kbroh said:
Easy fix guys: Install NextApp SDfix.apk. It fixes the sd card privileges to allow all read write permissions for sdcard.
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This "NextApp SDfix" requires ROOT, the mentioned app does not need anything to work.
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Root your device and install Root browser from google play it will download binarys @first time and will fix your problem.
Related
FIX PERMISSIONS:
0. Download and open Root Explorer
1. Browse to the file that you want to fix permissions
2. Tap Mount R/W button
3. long press the application, a window will pop up:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
4. Select Permissions and change them to rw-r--r--
CHANGE OWNER TO ROOT:
1. Browse to the file that you want to fix permissions
2. Tap Mount R/W button
3. long press the application, a window will pop up:
4. Select Change Owner and change Owner and Group to 0- root (is the first of the list)
Veronica,
Are there are benefits to using Root Explorer over other file managers like ES File Explorer? If I remember correctly, Root Explorer was a paid app, so I ended up just getting ES, haha.
I seem to be managing fine with ES and haven't had any permissions problems after doing a good bit of fooling around with system apps and such. Just wondering if there's anything better about Root Explorer. Thanks.
Solar.Plexus said:
Veronica,
Are there are benefits to using Root Explorer over other file managers like ES File Explorer? If I remember correctly, Root Explorer was a paid app, so I ended up just getting ES, haha.
I seem to be managing fine with ES and haven't had any permissions problems after doing a good bit of fooling around with system apps and such. Just wondering if there's anything better about Root Explorer. Thanks.
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Well the only benefit so far is that you can change owner with RT, ES file explorer doesn't have that function that is needed for fixes of files (ex. adhoc wifi fix), or hacks in apps that sometimes moving them to /system/app is not enough and you need to change owner.
~ Veronica
Also, in messing with ES a bit, it seems to just allow you access to your SD card...unless I'm missing something.
All in all, I'd recommend Root Explorer just for mult-select alone.
Denmmurray said:
Also, in messing with ES a bit, it seems to just allow you access to your SD card...unless I'm missing something.
All in all, I'd recommend Root Explorer just for mult-select alone.
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Yes you are missing something in settings>> Home Directory change current directory to /
~ Veronica
Why is it telling me ".apk copy failed" when i try to copy from sd card to system/app? Im using ES File Explorer
xonzer said:
Why is it telling me ".apk copy failed" when i try to copy from sd card to system/app? Im using ES File Explorer
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do you root explorer enabled in the settings for es file explorer? you need to enable that in order to make the /system folder writable. once that is enabled you should have no problems copying apk's to your /system folder.
lavero.burgos said:
Well the only benefit so far is that you can change owner with RT, ES file explorer doesn't have that function that is needed for fixes of files (ex. adhoc wifi fix), or hacks in apps that sometimes moving them to /system/app is not enough and you need to change owner.
~ Veronica
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I have just downloaded ES file explorer and it still doesn't have this function Don't know when they want to add it...
zipike said:
I have just downloaded ES file explorer and it still doesn't have this function Don't know when they want to add it...
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ES File Explorer - settings - root settings - Mount file system
path
I only need to fix the file? or also the complete path to the file?
File is the filename
Path is the complete directory and path to that file.
Which one is necessary??
huh
droopyar said:
I only need to fix the file? or also the complete path to the file?
File is the filename
Path is the complete directory and path to that file.
Which one is necessary??
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so what is the problem here, can you rephrase your question, as so I can understand what you are looking for so I can offer some help.
Hi. I need to change permissions for the skype app located in /data/app. The problem is, when I go into root explorer, there's nothing in the data folder.
If I use es explorer, I can open the folder and I can find the file I'm looking for, but it's nowhere in root explorer . Is there a way I can change permissions using es explorer? Or some way I can access the file in root explorer?
How shall i add root permissions to app for rom?
via kitchen ?
cicibanko101 said:
How shall i add root permissions to app for rom?
via kitchen ?
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See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474987.
Hi guys
Just a noob question, if you are gona change the permissions on one file with root explorer is it possible for them to reset again at their original, state ?
Clarify...
sverti said:
Hi guys
Just a noob question, if you are gona change the permissions on one file with root explorer is it possible for them to reset again at their original, state ?
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Want to move launcher2 to system app, am using es explorer with root
Apologies if I'm being thick-headed, but I've been attempting to change my rooted Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4's efs/carrier/hiddenmenu file from "OFF" to "ON" and simply cannot get it to take. I am rooted, Root Explorer notes that it has been granted SU permission (status?) when I fire it up, and I've got it mounted R/W. I can open this HiddneMenu file in a Text Editor and change OFF to ON, but when I select Save or Save & Exit, and then open it back up, it continues to read "OFF". I've fooled around with changing the permissions on this file already- I've added "Write" permission to both "Group" and "Others" but that isn't helping. What am I missing? I'm running 4.4.2 if that makes a difference...? Thanks for your thoughts.
Parasol is a new app trying to solve the permission problem, especially in Android M.
Here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-parasol-alpha-t3190615
Please test it and give me some feedback. Thanks a lot~
how install apk with lib folder and set correct permissions of them ?
plz help
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Everytime after i turn off my wifi connection, i will have this 'dumpstate_sys_WIFI_OFF_20134...error.log.txt' log in my data folder..i wonder why this log appear and how to prevent it from automatically arise?? It can be delete with root explorer but i just wanna know is there any way to ultimately stop this log from happening.tq
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I also got this error file, and today I notice my phone keep hanging when turning on the wifi.
same for me with Stock LB1 rooted
The problem is if we not delete them..they will consume a lot of space..eating our internal memory..
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i am experiencing this too, even up to 1gb space is consumed T_T
it is like some kind of debug function is still enabled in LB1 firmware, maybe the samsung dev forgot to disable it
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I also got this on superRomv3. when i flashed stock xxla1, the problem disappear...
Is it bcos of rom or kernel?anyone knows??
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fauzi_91 said:
Is it bcos of rom or kernel?anyone knows??
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i think it's the base of LB1 Roms ...
I've written this in another thread, so I figure I'll just repost this here for everyone's reference.
There's a workaround for this problem. Just remove the execute permission from /system/bin/dumpstate so the error log is not generated. There's a few ways you can do this:
Using ADB. Just type in the computer command prompt with the phone connected via USB. Of course, you need USB debugging enabled and have the android SDK installed on the computer.
Code:
adb shell chmod a-x /system/bin/dumpstate
Using Terminal Emulator on the phone. Just type the following commands:
Code:
$ su
# chmod a-x /system/bin/dumpstate
Using a root enabled file explorer on the phone such as Root Explorer or ES File Explorer. Browse to /system/bin/, find dumpstate, tap-hold to open the properties and remove all the Execute permissions.
aidfarh said:
I've written this in another thread, so I figure I'll just repost this here for everyone's reference.
There's a workaround for this problem. Just remove the execute permission from /system/bin/dumpstate so the error log is not generated.
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Thanks a lot! It working perfectly, no more wifi error dump file, some more it seems fix my hanging issue as well, previously I keep facing phone hanging when switching between wifi on and off.
aidfarh said:
I've written this in another thread, so I figure I'll just repost this here for everyone's reference.
There's a workaround for this problem. Just remove the execute permission from /system/bin/dumpstate so the error log is not generated. There's a few ways you can do this:
Using ADB. Just type in the computer command prompt with the phone connected via USB. Of course, you need USB debugging enabled and have the android SDK installed on the computer.
Code:
adb shell chmod a-x /system/bin/dumpstate
Using Terminal Emulator on the phone. Just type the following commands:
Code:
$ su
# chmod a-x /system/bin/dumpstate
Using a root enabled file explorer on the phone such as Root Explorer or ES File Explorer. Browse to /system/bin/, find dumpstate, tap-hold to open the properties and remove all the Execute permissions.
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thanks so much...it works..
c. Using a root enabled file explorer on the phone such as Root Explorer or ES File Explorer. Browse to /system/bin/, find dumpstate, tap-hold to open the properties and remove all the Execute permissions.
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Thanks for the workaround..... this one really was eating up space.
help !
aidfarh said:
I've written this in another thread, so I figure I'll just repost this here for everyone's reference.
There's a workaround for this problem. Just remove the execute permission from /system/bin/dumpstate so the error log is not generated. There's a few ways you can do this:
Using ADB. Just type in the computer command prompt with the phone connected via USB. Of course, you need USB debugging enabled and have the android SDK installed on the computer.
Code:
adb shell chmod a-x /system/bin/dumpstate
Using Terminal Emulator on the phone. Just type the following commands:
Code:
$ su
# chmod a-x /system/bin/dumpstate
Using a root enabled file explorer on the phone such as Root Explorer or ES File Explorer. Browse to /system/bin/, find dumpstate, tap-hold to open the properties and remove all the Execute permissions.
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Thanks for that. But whenever I try method b and c , what I get is that the dumpstate is a read only file, any idea what I should do ?
thanks
System memory continously decreasing
Hi all,
I'm having this same issue of system memory decreasing at a rapid rate. Had to do a factory reset once. Phone is non rooted. Checked the dump state file but it's really small in size. And i can't change executable permissions for that using es explorer without root. Any solution please?
zidhu said:
Thanks for that. But whenever I try method b and c , what I get is that the dumpstate is a read only file, any idea what I should do ?
thanks
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Root. Sounds like you don't have root. You need root to do the above.
Geekeek said:
Hi all,
I'm having this same issue of system memory decreasing at a rapid rate. Had to do a factory reset once. Phone is non rooted. Checked the dump state file but it's really small in size. And i can't change executable permissions for that using es explorer without root. Any solution please?
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Same as above. To change permissions on files in the system partition, you need root.
Thanks. What is causing the continual decrease? Can't root at least until the weekend but internal memory will be over in a day by the looks of it. :what:
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Geekeek said:
Thanks. What is causing the continual decrease? Can't root at least until the weekend but internal memory will be over in a day by the looks of it. :what:
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You said system memory in post 15, and internal memory above in post 17. Which is it?
In any case, I don't know what all you have installed and how you use your phone, so I can only guess what the cause would be.
If you for sure want it to stop, do a factory reset, (but you will lose all apps and user data) and carefully monitor what apps you re-install.
Sorry, it's obviously the system memory I am referring to. Already did a factory reset once and hardly installed anything later on. Still 1 gb used up.
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Geekeek said:
Sorry, it's obviously the system memory I am referring to. Already did a factory reset once and hardly installed anything later on. Still 1 gb used up.
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Not so obvious, really. Exactly how are you seeing the space remaining? Are you looking at Menu > Storage > Device memory?
I am trying (as recommended) to make an EFS backup of my phone.
I have tried EFS Backup Pro but the version of busybox I have (the one from Play Google: 1.21.0) seem to have an applet missing: readlink.
They ask to downgrade to version 1.20.2 but so far I could not find the APK to do that
How can I downgrade busybox ?
I have also tried the tuto for the GS3 i9305 using QPST but when I dial *#7284# I don't get the Menu "Phone util" so I assume this procedure doesn't work for the Galaxy mega ?
Has anybody managed to save the EFS on the mega ??? If yes how ??
Thanks in advance.
Tilagoon said:
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Has anybody managed to save the EFS on the mega ??? If yes how ??
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For this we must have root:
I have already a backup efs.img from i9205 made like this THREAD but changed the partition efs to 10 (see the screenshot). This command:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 of=/storage/extSdCard/efs.img bs=4096
If I have some efs issue I will try the restore of it. (I'm not sure if this work. Take care, the responsibility is Your's)
PS: For i9200 You must see if the partition efs is the 10 also.
,
Ok, thanks for your fast answer.
My phone is also a I9205, so I'll try.Anyway there is no risk as long as we don't restore the backup.
Dont know if this will work but if you have root, install root explorer and just copy your efs folder to an ext SD card?
or am i thinking too simple about this?
SquirtingCherry said:
Dont know if this will work but if you have root, install root explorer and just copy your efs folder to an ext SD card?
or am i thinking too simple about this?
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Yes, I confirm this work. I restored the efs twice whit Root Explorer on Galaxy Tab 7" P1000 and one on Note 10.1 N8000.
But we must verify the permissions, I compared whit another device. Can be some issues whit.
I had a look with root explorer and there is nothing after the permissions (rwxrwx) , no -> and no file name.
This is valid for all the directories in the root directories.
By the way the name I don't have the same directories as you ??
How did you get that ? Which file explorer ??
Root Explorer, now 2.21.1 version from Speed Software. On top we must put on R/W to see or change permissions.
For exemple: long touch on efs folder, on next window we have permissions. Touch on permissions, we see it on a new little window.
We can verify, change... or ok/cancel.
I am using Root explorer 3.and this is what I can see:
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Doesn' really look like what you get !!
PS: Sorry but I did find yet how to put a miniature un the post
Tilagoon said:
I am using Root explorer 3.and this is what I can see:
................................................
Doesn' really look like what you get !!
PS: Sorry but I did find yet how to put a miniature un the post
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Good, is the new version 3 and You are already on r/w. Now make this:
Long touch on efs folder until you have a new window whit many options (attach1), also permissions (Permissões in Portuguese).
Touch on permissions, we see it on a new little window (attach2). This mean rwxrwx--x = 7,7,1 (my case).
Your is rwxrwxrwx = 7,7,7
(r=Leitura, w=Gravação, x=Executar)
We can verify, change... or ok/cancel.
See attachs:
PS: On version 3 You can mark efs at right and touch on menu. Is same.
Valente
Yes, I have done that already and changed the last part of the permission to rwx (was--x) as you can see in may capture.
But still no indication like yours: -> mmcblk0p10 !!
And as you can see also my root directory is different from yours????
Tilagoon said:
And as you can see also my root directory is different from yours????
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Because I prefer the Root Explorer old version 2.21.1 and invalidate the update of it on Play Store.
Updated now to vers 3 to test to You but I returned to old version. I like it more.
Ok, I'll try with the same version as yours and see what I get.
But my concern was that the name of the directories in my capture and yours are quite different and I don't think that the other version of Root explorer wil change anything.
I have installed version 2.21.1 and I get the same thing !
But I think I have finally understood what's going on: your first capture is not the capture of the Root directory as what we see are not sub-directories but files !!
Can you tell me the path to get that ??
Tilagoon said:
I have installed version 2.21.1 and I get the same thing !
But I think I have finally understood what's going on: your first capture is not the capture of the Root directory as what we see are not sub-directories but files !!
Can you tell me the path to get that ??
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Like I wrote. Long touch on efs folder, You have like my first screenshot whit options (Opções in Portuguese).
ValenteL said:
Like I wrote. Long touch on efs folder, You have like my first screenshot whit options (Opções in Portuguese).
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I must be stupid but I can' get what I want which is show in the attachment below.
I have all the steps: mount R/W, long touch on EFS, then I get the options menu and if I go in permissions I can change them but when I say OK I return to the contents of the root directory.
I have tried to change the permissions but no way. I really don't see what more can be done to get this information.
I think I'll give up and will no longer bother you.
Any way thank you very much for your help and having be so patient.
Tilagoon said:
I must be stupid but I can' get what I want which is show in the attachment below.
I have all the steps: mount R/W, long touch on EFS, then I get the options menu and if I go in permissions I can change them but when I say OK I return to the contents of the root directory.
I have tried to change the permissions but no way. I really don't see what more can be done to get this information.
I think I'll give up and will no longer bother you.
Any way thank you very much for your help and having be so patient.
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Take care, is not there, this is not the root directory. Is on Your screen post 8 on root you see efs folder. Is here You must try long touch... etc, my screens post 9.
This screen in this Your post is from /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/partitions, is not the root directory, the efs here is not a folder is a partition.
PS: Attach root directory whit efs folder, not file.
ValenteL said:
Take care, is not there, this is not the root directory. Is on Your screen post 8 on root you see efs folder. Is here You must try long touch... etc, my screens post 9.
This screen in this post is from /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/partitions, is not the root directory, the efs here is not a folder is a partition.
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Thanks a lot !! I almost kill my self to find this.Now I have it (of course) :victory::victory::laugh:
I will do the save.
Tilagoon said:
Thanks a lot !! I almost kill my self to find this.Now I have it (of course) :victory::victory::laugh:
I will do the save.
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Here is an easy solution/fix for those who wish to use AdAway v2.8 but end up getting stuck on the final step to enabling ad blocking, "Applying hosts file".
If you are trying to enable AdAway but are stuck on "Applying hosts file" as seen in the screenshot below, then please follow these very simple instructions.
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1. Download a root explorer. I prefer using Root Explorer because I think its the best file explorer on the android market. If you have problems with purchasing apps you can always use the free version Explorer, or if you prefer using another file explorer that's fine, just make sure it has root access enabled.
2. Once you have a file explorer installed that has root access enabled, navigate to "system/etc" and find the file labeled "hosts" as seen in the screenshot below.
3. Hold down/select the file labeled "hosts" and select "permissions" from the selection as seen in the screenshot below.
4. After selecting permissions a window should have popped up where you can change the permissions of the file as seen in the screenshot below.
4. Change the permissions of the hosts file to "rw-rw-rw" just like in the screenshot below. Hit "OK" to apply the permission changes and close the file explorer completely and head back over to AdAway.
5. Once you have AdAway back open, click "Download files and apply ad blocking" and try again. Depending on your internet connection it shouldn't take very long, but you should see something like this, hit "Yes".
6. After your phone has rebooted, open AdAway again and you should see something like this saying newest hosts files enabled.
Congratulations, AdAway is now working and ad blocking is enabled!
Thanks man, it worked great
Cheers for the post, was getting this issue on ASOB 1.3.2 rom & it was starting to get annoying, sometimes it would apply the HOSTS file after a reboot, other times it wouldn't
Thanks, this works for me too !
Thanks...Seems Adaway randomly breaks this permission.
Worked perfect thanks
The reason AdAway does that on newer android versions (some 4.3 roms and most all 4.4) is because of SELinux. If you change it to permissive, the Hosts file applies perfectly. Do so at your own risk, but I can't stand having it on my phone. Blocks too many fun things.
es0tericcha0s said:
The reason AdAway does that on newer android versions (some 4.3 roms and most all 4.4) is because of SELinux. If you change it to permissive, the Hosts file applies perfectly. Do so at your own risk, but I can't stand having it on my phone. Blocks too many fun things.
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I just got a new app that I have to use every day and it places ads right above the keyboard. Was definitely not going to deal with that **** every day it was really distracting.
advocat3 said:
I just got a new app that I have to use every day and it places ads right above the keyboard. Was definitely not going to deal with that **** every day it was really distracting.
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That's ridiculous. Not that you have to use the app, of course, but wtf...on top of the keyboard? Do they have a donate version that is ad-free at least? Not everyone has the option to root and disable them. What app is it?
es0tericcha0s said:
That's ridiculous. Not that you have to use the app, of course, but wtf...on top of the keyboard? Do they have a donate version that is ad-free at least? Not everyone has the option to root and disable them. What app is it?
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It's not on TOP of the keyboard but directly above it. So when you're entering text input and trying to read what you wrote there's a blaring ad right below your text.
Incredibly obnoxious. The app is called "Awoken" and it's when you make a new entry in the dream journal: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lucid_dreaming.awoken
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It's not on TOP of the keyboard but directly above it. So when you're entering text input and trying to read what you wrote there's a blaring ad right below your text.
Incredibly obnoxious. The app is called "Awoken" and it's when you make a new entry in the dream journal: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lucid_dreaming.awoken
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Ah ok. Well, at least you can opt out of them buy purchasing the premium version of it. I'd probably just do the AdAway option too, but the premium version does have the dark theme which would probably make it worth it to me. I much prefer white text on black backgrounds.
What also works for me is the same steps but just change to read-write and then apply adaway
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Still having problems - you can try this
Had the same issue on my HTC Desire running 4.4.2 OmniRom by Spezi77
I followed all the steps outlined in the OP, but still Adaway was stuck while applying the host file
Finally, managed to get it to work by disabling the toast notification for Adaway in SuperSU.
The original solution has been posted here (towards the end)
On step 3: Using Explorer, I don't have a Permissions option when I select my hosts file. I also couldn't find an alternative File Manager with that option and I can't figure out why it isn't available for myself.
I know I'm probably missing something obvious here. Any ideas?
I installed root explorer -free version just to reprodcue your problem. Yes, I get the same on step 3 - it only shows the properties of the host file. I think this is partly because the program does not ask for root permissions. With SuperSu i couldn't manually grant root permissions to it.
I would suggest you to use "ES file explorer" instead. When you open this program, access the left menu. Open tools and scroll down to find root explorer option. Now in the app click on the button next to it to switch it on. The program will now ask for root permissions from your super user program. Grant there rights. Then you have to click on the word root explorer and you will get a popup menu. In this menu you have to next to the /system select RW option. This will allow you to make changes to system.
Now close this left menu, and navigate to the hosts file and set the permissions. When you long press on the file you will get similar options as listed in the original post.
You can switch off the root explorer option when you are done.
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Worked perfectly! Thank you very much. :laugh:
I am glad I was able to help
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Geforce256 said:
Had the same issue on my HTC Desire running 4.4.2 OmniRom by Spezi77
I followed all the steps outlined in the OP, but still Adaway was stuck while applying the host file
Finally, managed to get it to work by disabling the toast notification for Adaway in SuperSU.
The original solution has been posted here (towards the end)
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Still hangs on parsing and merging .....
Thank you! :good:
That has resolved the problem, that Adaway was not able to update the Host File.
Hey everyone, I tried the instructions here using both Root Explorer and ES Explorer but similar message on both explorers.
On Root Explorer "Permissions change was not successful. Please note that some file systems (e.g. SD card) do not allow permission changes
On ES Explorer "Sorry, operation failed."
Can anyone shed some light on these errors for me please. Thank you.
N.B. I am using the Huawei Y330
This app is makes fix for writing to SD card a breeze! - tested on my phone and works brilliant!
Just install the app and then let it work its magic and in a few seconds its ready to go!
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ROOT ACCESS IS REQUIRED.
I've written a simple app which modifies KitKat devices to allow user-installed applications to write to the MicroSD card on devices with two storage locations.
Background information on the underlying problem is available here: https://plus.google.com/+TodLiebeck/posts/gjnmuaDM8sn Please ensure you understand the problem and that your device has it before installing this app. This app is quite useless if your device doesn't suffer this issue.
[[[[ THIS IS A BETA RELEASE. WHILE I HAVE TESTED THIS ON MULTIPLE DEVICES MANY TIMES, PLEASE RESTRICT YOUR USE OF THIS APP TO DEVICES YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO REFLASH FROM SCRATCH. I do not expect this to occur, but this is release #1 of this app, and it modifies a configuration file as root. That said, my test devices still work even when I deliberately corrupted and deleted the target file in testing. ]]]]
This app is entirely free. It doesn't have any ads, (but it does have a few Play Store links on its final screen to my other free apps).
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It will be going on the Play Store pending your feedback, but I wanted to post it here first. Please let me know if you encounter any issues.
How it works: The /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml is modified to specify that all applications which have the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission are registered as members of the Android UNIX group "media_rw". Membership in this group is necessary to write to the MicroSD card.
In Android 4.3, most all devices granted access to the media_rw group to apps. In Android 4.4, they do not. This app simply restores the old behavior. From what I've observed this method (granting permission via platform.xml), also appears to be the preferred means of restoring SD card access on XDA and elsewhere.
This app is designed to abort if it sees absolutely anything that it does not expect. Please let me know if the app does not work for you, and what type of device/ROM/etc you're using. If the modification is unnecessary (due to media_rw access being already present) this app will make no modification.
The original platform.xml will be backed up in /system/etc/permissions as "platform.xml.original-pre-sdfix" (unless that file already exists).
Download
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
Direct download: http://android.nextapp.com/sdfix/r5/SDFix_r5.apk
The installed app is named "NextApp SDFix".
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yep i used this last night on the nusense 6 rom...
worked pefectly and saved me a bunch of manual steps...
can we uninstall the app after it finishes?
Soul H4ck3r said:
can we uninstall the app after it finishes?
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Yeah, don't think that is needed, but ill keep it just to remind me when i install a new ROM
I'm using the Xposed sdcard module and it works fine for me. That way it is always there and I don't have to remember to flash it when I flash another ROM. Yes I have to flash xposed framework with new roms but do that second nature anyway.
Thanks.. I have used it Finally.. And also finished installing. I hope i will get something from that..
I dont know anything about rooting, but I managed to root my Sprint One Max. Tbe SD Fix apps says its working, but I still cant move files. I flashed TWRP 2.7.0.0 or something? Everything else works fine otherwise. Any help is appreciated.
malcvr4 said:
I dont know anything about rooting, but I managed to root my Sprint One Max. Tbe SD Fix apps says its working, but I still cant move files. I flashed TWRP 2.7.0.0 or something? Everything else works fine otherwise. Any help is appreciated.
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not all apps can be moved to the sdcard. this app isn't like an app2sd app which was able to move the unmovable apps to sdcard.
But should I be able to use ES Explorer to move files from phone to SD card? Or download stuff directly to sd card? Im not able to do that.
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But should I be able to use ES Explorer to move files from phone to SD card? Or download stuff directly to sd card? Im not able to do that.
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downloading right to sd card im not sure about, I haven't tried large files of theres a option to do it or not. but all my videos/pictues from camera save to sd card. I can play some game roms from sd card, saving back and forth. also some apps save to sd card when installing. so I think something may of not worked right for you.
I also have no problem using root explorer to save and move things to sd card.
on the one max your external card is labled as "sdcard2" not just "sdcard" if you move anything to the "sdcard" you still on internal storage,ot sure if you knew that or not.
the external card is also located at /storage/ex_sd but I always just click the root "sdcard2" location (less steps )
Yeah my sd card shows up as ext_sd. Never had issues until Sh-tkat update. Oh well.
This also can be very easily pre-added to a rom by the devs by adding the last group gid here in platform.xml
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
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This also can be very easily pre-added to a rom by the devs by adding the last group gid here in platform.xml
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
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Could I add that myself to a ROM after downloading it? Like, just edit the xml and be done with it?
itsumi said:
Could I add that myself to a ROM after downloading it? Like, just edit the xml and be done with it?
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Most custom ROMs come with pre-added permission ext SD Card so no need to manually add those lines. :good:
If you need it manually, just add it into xml and reboot.
itsumi said:
Could I add that myself to a ROM after downloading it? Like, just edit the xml and be done with it?
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Yea you could, but I can tell you even all the stock deodexed roms have it included as well
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it doesnt work on HTC one m8 , i using es file browser and just work this method for me. Why can u help me ?
babavura said:
it doesnt work on HTC one m8 , i using es file browser and just work this method for me. Why can u help me ?
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It'll absolutely work. You must not be mounting system as r/w or not saving the xml after edit
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It'll absolutely work. You must not be mounting system as r/w or not saving the xml after edit
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I did this bot same issue continue .. few people got same issue on m8
babavura said:
I did this bot same issue continue .. few people got same issue on m8
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You s-off?
Yeap there is s off