I'm lucky enough to have new HDX 7 lte with build 13.3.1.0 and want to change rom, etc. From what I've read, an updated system kills chance to unlock bootlader.
All posts/articles show need for file browser (e.g. ES Browser), but to get browser onto tablet I'd have to get online & download via Amazon app store. How do I do that without having automatic system update? Is there a window of time before system download? Is there some other way to find & install sideloaded apks?
I'm fairly sure I've rooted, but can't tell for sure without file browser
install es explorer or any other apk's
Code:
adb install esexplorer.apk
or (if you rooted) disable ota
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
mv /system/app/com.amazon.dcp.apk /system/app/com.amazon.dcp.apk.old
mount -o ro,remount /system
reboot
exit
Progress bar during download update appears at the top.
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I am trying to root an elocity A7 and I pretty new at this. I installed root explorer but the mount r/w button does not work in the system folder. I tried the terminal command below but it does not seem to accept the command. I get back a message that says shows Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options [-t type] device directory. I retried root explorer and still can't write. Thanks for any help.
- open Terminal emulator:
$ su
# mount -o remount,rw /system
- open Root Explorer \system folder and press r/w
adb remount
or search the market for "mount system"
I'm not following how to use adb remount. What would be the complete command line? Also, I can't get to the market which is why I am trying this. I read it on another thread here.
i cant find mount r/w button
download this program from the market "Mount /system (rw / ro)"
I can't get to the market on this device. Any other way of getting it?
Try the attached zip
Thank you! That worked.
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
Thanks For the App Recomendation
joenathane said:
download this program from the market "Mount /system (rw / ro)"
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This was kicken my @$$ - thanks for the help and recommendation
zte with magisk
joenathane said:
Try the attached zip
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my rom is stock but got a version that used zpst to force magisk to allow root, root is good but cant move 1 app to system without read only i tried this it says it worked but when i try to move it says i dont have permission .. guessing there isnt a recovery for this model the z835
I'm running void, and I need to make some space in /system.
In particular I'm interested in those apps which get updated in the market, but are installed using the "gapps" module:
- gmail (com.google.android.gm-1.apk)
- youtube (com.google.android.youtube-1.apk)
- google search (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk)
- maps (com.google.android.apps.maps-1.apk)
- market (Vending.apk)
Can I remove them on /system/app? They are already in /data/apps it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks
This has been asked a lot of times before, but anyway:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/app
rm *appname*.apk
The real answer of my question is: yes you can safely remove from /system/app all applications that you will find on market.
I tested it yesterday with success
Yeah, but my reply was a verbose version of "yes" Sorry, didn't get it right.
Titanum backup can remove all of those, and its included in one of the void packages... or maybe its already in the void rom. I cant remember which one at the top of my head. But even if you download the free one from market place with ads, it'll still do the job
You really should leave the filesystem they way you found it (read only). I would recommend that you append the above steps with:
Code:
mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
It more than likely will be fine without it and on the next reboot it will mount as read only, but proper procedure is to put it back as read only when you're finished with it.
U can use Titaniumbackup to remove them or Root explorer(seach in market).
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Hey all,
I was wondering if there is an easy way to change the file permission on the widget.txt file found in /system/customize. I want to change the sync button on the pull down menu to brightness but can't right now because the file is read only. I have searhed, but have not been able to find the right fix. I am running BAMF stripped 1.8 with one of ZHP's battery icon mods. I tried setting the system to write mode in BAMF toolkit, but that didn't work. I use ADAO file manager for file browsing and unfortunately it doesn't have the ability to long press and change permissions. Is there code I can use in terminal emulator to change the permission? I would like to make the change on the phone but I am not against using adb if I have to.
Thanks
Josh
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You probably have to remount /system with read/write permissions. Root explorer is the easiest way but if you don't want to pay for the app, you can use terminal emulator.
Something like this:
$ su
$ mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Thanks, I will give that a try. After I set the system to read/write and change the widget file do I need to type something similar in terminal emulator to set the system back to read only?
I've been really struggling all day trying to adb push a file into my phone, specifically /system/media/audio/ui .
My phone is the Verizon Galaxy S4 - VRUFNC5 - 4.4.2 - Running the HyperDrive ROM v19.0.
I rooted via Towelroot, I'm running SafeStrap Recovery, I have SuperSU v2.16, ES File Explorer 3.2.3.1, and Busybox v1.22.1-Stericson
No matter how I try to achieve read/write through adb shell, nothing has been successful. I have also attempted to go into ES File Explorer>Root Explorer>Mount R/W , however this still does not work. This both doesn't enable me to push files into the /ui folder, and while ES Explorer can try to copy files into it, they end up corrupting.
When I say corrupting, I mean that before copying a .ogg file, it will play via the sound player, but after copying/pasting into /ui, it will not play. Trying to "cp" or "busybox cp" the file from the sdcard into /system/media/audio/ui produces the same corrupted result.
Just an example of a code I've tried to enter in adb shell after su: "mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock03 /system" or "mount -o rw,remount /system/media/audio/ui /system" and/or "chmod 777 system/media/audio/ui"
Can someone please help me out? I've never had this much trouble trying to customize my phone before.
Thank you!
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I've been really struggling all day trying to adb push a file into my phone, specifically /system/media/audio/ui .
My phone is the Verizon Galaxy S4 - VRUFNC5 - 4.4.2 - Running the HyperDrive ROM v19.0.
I rooted via Towelroot, I'm running SafeStrap Recovery, I have SuperSU v2.16, ES File Explorer 3.2.3.1, and Busybox v1.22.1-Stericson
No matter how I try to achieve read/write through adb shell, nothing has been successful. I have also attempted to go into ES File Explorer>Root Explorer>Mount R/W , however this still does not work. This both doesn't enable me to push files into the /ui folder, and while ES Explorer can try to copy files into it, they end up corrupting.
When I say corrupting, I mean that before copying a .ogg file, it will play via the sound player, but after copying/pasting into /ui, it will not play. Trying to "cp" or "busybox cp" the file from the sdcard into /system/media/audio/ui produces the same corrupted result.
Just an example of a code I've tried to enter in adb shell after su: "mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock03 /system" or "mount -o rw,remount /system/media/audio/ui /system" and/or "chmod 777 system/media/audio/ui"
Can someone please help me out? I've never had this much trouble trying to customize my phone before.
Thank you!
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There are some Google Play apps that supposedly fix the issue but I had mixed results with them. For now I'm using an Xposed module on Empty Galaxy that is working well.
With the intention of helping all those who have difficulties in removing blotwares even with programs like TITANIUM and others..
Here is a small step by step that I did to remove the blotwares..
STEP - 1
You install the app available in the playstore, called System app remover Https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...emapp&hl=en_US
1.1)
You need to install the app available in the playstore, called Termux Https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ermux&hl=en_US
1.2)
grants root access to the 2 apps.
STEP - 2
Perform apk removal With the Termux application open,
you enter as root
-> su (enter as root)
You should now allow to modify the directory system
-> mount -o remount, rw -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system
Now you need to get into the "System app remover" application and pick up the APP directory you want to remove.
-> rm -r [DIRECTORY]
Now you need to return the directory system to read only, 'ro', to prevent malicious activities
-> mount -o remount, ro -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system
Restart your phone and you can see that the app is no longer on your device.
NOTE: If you can not go back to read only, after the system reboot you will be able to.
My mobile got much faster and with no crashes after deleting these apps ...
I had difficulty removing blotwares from a rom I downloaded that is available on this link for ZUK Z2 PRO
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/miui-8-version-zuk-z2-pro-t3563578
ALERT: As all androis have the same command system, should work for any device, but be careful not to remove applications essential for system operation. It can cause an infinite loop in system reboot.