Is there any way to mount /system as writable? I want to change the name of a file, but I cannot since the partition is set to read only. I am rooted and I have even tried adb shell commands via pc. Help :crying:
Download root explorer apk, make sure its a legit and then u can set system as rw and do anything u want.
FX explorer is a great root file explorer. Once installed,enable the root mode and when browsing the system folder, enable r/w access from the top right menu
lingarajug said:
Download root explorer apk, make sure its a legit and then u can set system as rw and do anything u want.
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I have Root Explorer but the problem is there are some .xml files that can't be edited through Root Explorer. I have to use solid Explorer to edit the xml file. Do u know what could be the problem?
If u long press the file options will come up (if enabled in settings) and then there will be option for editing file u need if it is editable.
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Am trying to fix the ES File Explorer Root access issues by following the steps posted by Joker Fuel in one of the TP forum.
I cant get to delete the current apk under /system/app using any of the File Explorers. How do i get this file deleted ? Any help.
This is what am trying to accomplish:
OK guys, for u guys that are having issues Using ES File Explorer Root permission.
The Root does not work while the app is in /system/app.
so to get it working, u must delete the com.estrongs.android.pop-1.apk
couple ways to do it. u can download a free file explorer off the market and delete the file under /system/app
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reboot your new BUTTAH
download ES from the market
If I am understanding what you want to do correctly you need to remount /system as read/write so you can remove the file.
There are many ways to do this. I like to use RomToolbox, available on the market. Once installed you can open up "Scripter" and there will be a couple of pre-defined scripts, one to remote System is Read/Write.
After you run that script you can jump to the Root browser, one button above, and delete what you need from the /system/app directory.
Remember to remount your /system as Read-Only using the other script, or reboot when your done. It is a bit dangerous to leave it as Read/Write. Better safe than sorry
Thanks. gonna give it a try !
Titanium Backup works on Buttah. Downloaded through market. Then I was able to pull ES through that. Then re-install through market. Now root access and mountable system.
Once I copy the vendor.prop out and change the incrementals I can put it back? aka wont copy paste says read only ive tried changing permissions but it just keeps saying read only any ideas?
you need a file explorer with root rights,eg root explorer
just open and edit it,copy out is not nessary
<robin> said:
you need a file explorer with root rights,eg root explorer
just open and edit it,copy out is not nessary
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I recommend making a backup copy of the file before editing it.
<robin> said:
you need a file explorer with root rights,eg root explorer
just open and edit it,copy out is not nessary
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I tryed file manager HD checked root and mount system files as writeable still read only permission denied?
Hi,
I tried changing file permission on one of the folders where I saved my photos to read-only using "Root Browser Lite".
The following error message came up: "Changing permission was not successful. Please note that some file systems do not allow permission changes".
I tried using ES file explorer but it also failed.
Could someone please tell me how I could change the file or folder permission. I wanted to prevent the photos from being accidentally deleted by my children when I let them browse their photos..
My phone I9300 was rooted using CF Auto Root.
Thanks
Get root explorer, it's much better.
Simply long press on a folder and the permissions option is there.
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Don't forget to set to rw at the top of root explorer before attempting to change permissions
If you're talking about the internal memory, you can do chattr +i /data/media/[name of folder] to set the immutable bit. EDIT: You need BusyBox installed for the chattr command
This works because /storage/sdcard0 (JB's usual mountpoint for the internal eMMC) is a fake FAT32 file system Google created for compatibility; the internal eMMC can really be found at /data/media, which is of the ext4 filesystem.
For the external memory, you can try SGS3 Easy UMS and set the read only property on the folder using your computer. (I can't find mattrib for Android.) There is no guarantee that Android/Linux programs will obey the RO attribute, however.
The reason why Root Browser Lite & ES File Explorer didn't work is because they work on UNIX file permissions, while a file system formatted using FAT obviously doesn't understand them - it would expect DOS/FAT attributes. That said, though, have you already backed up the data you consider to be important?
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Try this.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038243
this will help you 100%..
qwerty12 said:
If you're talking about the internal memory, you can do chattr +i /data/media/[name of folder] to set the immutable bit. EDIT: You need BusyBox installed for the chattr command
This works because /storage/sdcard0 (JB's usual mountpoint for the internal eMMC) is a fake FAT32 file system Google created for compatibility; the internal eMMC can really be found at /data/media, which is of the ext4 filesystem.
For the external memory, you can try SGS3 Easy UMS and set the read only property on the folder using your computer. (I can't find mattrib for Android.) There is no guarantee that Android/Linux programs will obey the RO attribute, however.
The reason why Root Browser Lite & ES File Explorer didn't work is because they work on UNIX file permissions, while a file system formatted using FAT obviously doesn't understand them - it would expect DOS/FAT attributes. That said, though, have you already backed up the data you consider to be important?
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Thank you all for your advice. The file system explanation betw FAT and ext4 fs makes sense. I have BusyBox installed.
Via Terminal Emulator, when I did "chattr -i /data/media/DCIM/Camera", I got a "permission denied".
Is there something that prevented me from this?
I'm running ICS.
Thanks
Did you type su before the command..
Just asking..
sent from here, there, somewhere!!
zoot1 said:
Did you type su before the command..
Just asking..
sent from here, there, somewhere!!
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Thanks Zoot1.
I did that.
Image Gallary is still showing /mnt/sdcard/DCIM/Camera as "writeable".
What is the difference between two folders /data/media/DCIM/Camera and /mnt/sdcard/DCIM/Camera?
Thanks,
Note that I used +i in my example invocation of chattr. - removes the attribute; + sets it, which is what you want
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Thanks qwerty12, after 'chattr +i folder name' , I return to root browser lite to change permission on mnt/sdcard/DCIM/Camera, I still get permission denied. What did I do wrong?
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Mount System RW
The problem is that your system is currently in RO (Read-Only) mode.
Even if you are root, can't mess with system files if the setup is like that.
ES File Explorer works because it has an option (that DOES work) to mount the system in RW (Read-write) mode.
On my ES File Explorer Version 3.0.0 it goes like this:
Android menú button--->Tools---->Root Explorer--->Mount R/W.
Set: /system (or all of the options) to: RW----->OK.
Now, explore your files using the ES File Explorer interface on your phone and you should be able to erase every file and apk you want even if they are system files.
Vanyna said:
The problem is that your system is currently in RO (Read-Only) mode.
Even if you are root, can't mess with system files if the setup is like that.
ES File Explorer works because it has an option (that DOES work) to mount the system in RW (Read-write) mode.
On my ES File Explorer Version 3.0.0 it goes like this:
Android menú button--->Tools---->Root Explorer--->Mount R/W.
Set: /system (or all of the options) to: RW----->OK.
Now, explore your files using the ES File Explorer interface on your phone and you should be able to erase every file and apk you want even if they are system files.
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finally its worked for me thx very much dude:laugh::good:
hi guys, i not can edit the system files
i try to edit(i'm using X-Plore and is with superuser + write mode) and not can edit, i got a error
i not use other explorer because i not find the root options on the aplication
Most likely your system isn't mounted r/w. Try and use root explorer, it has the option to quickly mount and unmount system.
hi, u can say how to do this? sorry for questions, i dont find the option to mount
Hi,
I tried to rename root's .ogg files on my Samsung Note 9(Oreo) and unable to do it. I found limited information here. I can rename the .ogg files in the older Android though.. What I have tried so far from these app and failed;
1. ES explorer
2. root explorer
3. mixplorer
4. total commander
Permission for "RW" only can set on "mixploer", and "root explorer" but after tried to copy over the root folder, it prompted failed to copy. Although I can set ES exploere to "RW" mode but it fools you to believe it has rename the file but in reality it was unable to, what a screw up.. Anyone has successfully rename files in root folders?
I did not try this in "safe mode" though..
If you had Magisk rooted phone, try ExSDcardEnable module. Or can you move file to internal storage for rename?
adeii said:
If you had Magisk rooted phone, try ExSDcardEnable module. Or can you move file to internal storage for rename?
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I was tried to rename the files at internal storage but not able to. I can copied files out to ext memory card or pen drive. After that I was not able to move back to override the current file/files.
Magisk is installed but can't find "ExSDcardEnable module".. Is it in the Magisk manager?
This file ".ogg" is at "system\media\audio\xxxx.ogg" and unable to edit. Looks like the ownership of Oreo harder to make change now..
user109 said:
Magisk is installed but can't find "ExSDcardEnable module".. Is it in the Magisk manager?
This file ".ogg" is at "system\media\audio\xxxx.ogg" and unable to edit. Looks like the ownership of Oreo harder to make change now..
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Well, at least you have remount /systen as read/write with "mount -o rw,remount /system" or in TotalCommander is easier.
Yes, it is downloadable module in Magisk Man. Latest is ExSDCard Write Access Enabler v3.5 (Sorry for bad name). The new access path for our externals SDCards: /mnt/media_rw/SDCARDNUMBER/
adeii said:
Well, at least you have remount /systen as read/write with "mount -o rw,remount /system" or in TotalCommander is easier.
Yes, it is downloadable module in Magisk Man. Latest is ExSDCard Write Access Enabler v3.5 (Sorry for bad name). The new access path for our externals SDCards: /mnt/media_rw/SDCARDNUMBER/
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@adeii,
May I know if I need to install it from TWRP? Or run by Magisk manager will do?
user109 said:
@adeii,
May I know if I need to install it from TWRP? Or run by Magisk manager will do?
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By running from Magisk Manager -> Plugins -> sign "+" -> choose *.zip plugin, after automatic install, reboot phone.
Or MM -> Downloads -> search for ExSDcard -> Click on ExSDcard write access enabler -> Install then reboot.
@Hi adeii,
I installed the "ExSDCard Write Access Enabler" by download through the Mgisk manager's download and wonder if correct. I attached a screenshot here.
I tried to use the total commander to rename the ".ogg" files but failed after I have re-mount the R/W. I wonder if I did correctly by adding the folder as shown in the screenshot.
Did anyone successfully overwrite the files in Oreo? I run out of lucks... Not much information about this issues also.. From Jelly Bean to Marshmallow I have no problem to overwrite files(I did not try on Nougat). But Oreo, until now I still have no way to overwrite a simple file like .ogg.. :crying: