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Hi guys and gal's check me out I'm trying to flash cwm final and it keeps aborting the process! I push recovery to system /bin and zip file I put on my SD card using root explorer boot into recovery reinstall packages and no bets don't know what to do any ideas? All assistance is greatly appreciated.
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yosif yackson said:
Hi guys and gal's check me out I'm trying to flash cwm final and it keeps aborting the process! I push recovery to system /bin and zip file I put on my SD card using root explorer boot into recovery reinstall packages and no bets don't know what to do any ideas? All assistance is greatly appreciated.
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Are you doing this on Froyo or GB? This only works on Froyo. Maybe try re-downloading the recovery & zip file to insure you didn't get bad downloads.
I'm on froyo and I downloaded from my phones browser if that makes a difference, and thanks for the help boss
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yosif yackson said:
I'm on froyo and I downloaded from my phones browser if that makes a difference, and thanks for the help boss
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It shouldn't make a difference how you downloaded the zip as long as you followed the instructions on the thread. Make sure you don't try to extract the zip file. try re-downloading them & try again.
are you changing the permissions of the directory from read only (R/O) to read/write (R/W) in root explorer before you try pasting the files?
Yup I used root explorer to push the files and it prompted me to switch to r/w when I tried to push the recovery. I'll try the process from the beginning and report back
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I know this may sound stupid...but...How and where can i find the system files...?...im in my file explorer and don't see them...im used to windows...new to android...thanks in advance...
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The file explorer that came with the phone only lists the contents of the sdcard. You'd have to get a better file explorer from the market. Root Explorer is one I hear about a lot.
Another way is to download the Android Software Development Kit (SDK), install it, run it, download the platform tools within it, and then use the Android Debug Bridge (adb). adb gives you the ability to do a lot of things, one of which is to open a shell (adb shell) which then allows you to see all of the files on the root (/) of the file system.
I use ES file explorer to view system files. It has a root option plus it's free. other than cost, I don't know how it differs from root explorer.
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phordych05 said:
I know this may sound stupid...but...How and where can i find the system files...?...im in my file explorer and don't see them...im used to windows...new to android...thanks in advance...
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Before you do any of that you have to have root
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Hi
If you're a noob I advise you to first read rhe SGS 4G bible and use a rooted custom ROM, experience it and some of the tweaks and tools and only then ask yourself why do you need to deal with system files, once you're there i recommend thd root explorer.
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If you're a noob I advise you to first read rhe SGS 4G bible and use a rooted custom ROM, experience it and some of the tweaks and tools and only then ask yourself why do you need to deal with system files, once you're there i recommend thd root explorer.
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yeah...i checked out the bible...i how alot about windows...so im sure i can catch on pretty quick...i just new to android...not files and all...well android files i am...lol...but i cant deal with stock crap...i need to try to get rid of apps that i dont use...like layers...tmobile tv...drive smart...the stuff thats pointless to me...im rooted...have file explorer...super user...and it wont let me fully get rid of them...just uninstall the updates...why...?...thanks in advance...
Use ROOT EXPLORER but don't delete anything from system, just move it to SD to make sure you can work without it first.
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Hello everyone,
I am new to all hacking and modding so please forgive me if I do something wrong.I was uninstalling applications from my rooted atrix 2 2.3.6 stock when I deleted the task manager can you give me the apk or the file and tell me how to use it.I have the 55.28.37 Asia retail please help me.
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A word of advice: NEVER delete system applications, instead just freeze them. You never know when you may need them or want them back, and if you delete something (case in point here) that you want back, then you're asking for possible unwanted issues...
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Try doing "adb install com.motorola.PerformanceManager.apk" or copy it to SD card and then use some file manager.
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Try doing "adb install com.motorola.PerformanceManager.apk" or copy it to SD card and then use some file manager.
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He should have no problem downloading the file and placing on root of the /sdcard and install like any other .apk (unless he's deleted his file manager also!).
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Set the right permissions otherwise even after placing app into system it will not work.
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For reference, my Performance Manager's location is /system/app/PerformanceManager.apk and the permissions are rw-r--r-- which is chmod 644
Thanks every one for your replies you people are really helpful
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If you can give me a step by step guide then it would be very helpful
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Easiest way is to download the file to your computer, then connect your phone in usb mass storage mode to your computer, copy the .apk file you downloaded to your sdcard (which might show up as D: or E: in your PC), disconnect phone from computer, on phone use the "Files" file manager, go to "sd card", locate the .apk and tap on it to install. (Unknown sources should be ticked in your Settings > Applications)
Delete previous performance Manager that you have copied to system/app folder
Extract the attachment then copy both files to system/app without renaming or modifying them
Now to set the permission press and hold both files one after other for 3 seconds a window will appear in that select permission .
Now set permission as I have attached a Image.
People please help me I copied the apk and odex file and I have set the permissions but its not helping
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Please help me
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Please help me
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For future reference just copying files to system/app never works. You ALWAYS have to push them with adb. Do you have adb set up on your computer?
If you must use root explorer, you need to copy the files first to the /system folder, and change the permissions to rw-r--r--.. Then "multi-select" both files and "MOVE" (do not copy) them to the /system/app folder, then reboot immediately. If you can go into recovery mode (with bootstrap or cwm on boot feature), then wipe dalvik and cache partition - if not, it may act up.. and it may not.. I have done this countless times with no issues (unless I was sloppy and forgot to rename or change permissions).
It's not the best method - farshad525hou is right, adb is cleaner.. but it can/does work
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If you must use root explorer, you need to copy the files first to the /system folder, and change the permissions to rw-r--r--.. Then "multi-select" both files and "MOVE" (do not copy) them to the /system/app folder, then reboot immediately. If you can go into recovery mode (with bootstrap or cwm on boot feature), then wipe dalvik and cache partition - if not, it may act up.. and it may not.. I have done this countless times with no issues (unless I was sloppy and forgot to rename or change permissions).
It's not the best method - farshad525hou is right, adb is cleaner.. but it can/does work
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Using root explorer never worked for me...
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farshad525hou said:
Using root explorer never worked for me...
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Yea, I know some folks are opposed to it and/or can't get it to work properly, but I've doing it for quite some time and never ran into a problem - unless I don't do something right. But, come to think of it, I am usually overwriting old files when pushing with root explorer, not placing new ones - I wonder if that may have something to do with it..?
But, I am all for adb - it's an excellent tool that everyone who wants to mod needs to get familiar with.
I suppose we are getting off topic, but this would make a good discussion thread somewhere...
EDIT: just checked, I guess I'm not alone after all!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412729 - the key steps are to set permissions (which can't be done on the sdcard) and MOVE to /system/app (or where ever)
Where can i get abd?
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farshad525hou said:
For future reference just copying files to system/app never works. You ALWAYS have to push them with adb. Do you have adb set up on your computer?
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I got adb but should i adb install the file that kousik has posted or should i push both the odex and apk files posted by prasannapmv?
Whenever i type adb remount it says that it is not allowed and when i try to adb install it gives an error
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shaurya19 said:
I got adb but should i adb install the file that kousik has posted or should i push both the odex and apk files posted by prasannapmv?
Whenever i type adb remount it says that it is not allowed and when i try to adb install it gives an error
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Just do adb install xx.xx.xx.apk there is no need to remount (or odex file). What is the error message do you get when you tried adb install? If it says already installed, then go to settings -> applications -> all and uninstall the same, and try adb install again.
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Just do adb install xx.xx.xx.apk there is no need to remount (or odex file). What is the error message do you get when you tried adb install? If it says already installed, then go to settings -> applications -> all and uninstall the same, and try adb install again.
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it says install-failed-dexopt
My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete!
My SGS3 has a "RetailMedia" folder which contains pictures and music but I cannot delete it. I've wiped it clean but that folder is undeleteable. can someone tell me how I can delete it? its stored in the internal SD. thanks
I've tried deleting it using root explorer but its says 'delete failed'
Re: My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete
Try formatting internal storage in recovery. Conversely, you could Odin flash rooted VRBLK3 which wipes /sdcard. mrRobinson has a thread in the dev section which contains pre-rooted roms.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Try formatting internal storage in recovery. Conversely, you could Odin flash rooted VRBLK3 which wipes /sdcard. mrRobinson has a thread in the dev section which contains pre-rooted roms.
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But i currently have a custom rom installed. can i back it up through CWM and then format my internal SD with CWM and then restore from backup? but wouldn't that also back up the said folder?
Re: My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete
If your phone is rooted you could use terminal to change the access to it. The command is chmod 777 RetailMedia
You must be one directory up from it so in the terminal type cd /sdcard before you run the command
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Jarredw said:
If your phone is rooted you could use terminal to change the access to it. The command is chmod 777 RetailMedia
You must be one directory up from it so in the terminal type cd /sdcard before you run the command
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i downloaded the android terminal emulator and then ran "cd /sdcard" command to change the directory but after that wehn i ran "chmod 777 RetailMedia" it says operation not successful. am i using the command wrong? thanks
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I'm really interested to see how this works myself. I tried helping someone with the rm - rf command in a similar situation but it wouldn't take.
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it says some file systems like sd card do not allow permission changes.
Re: My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete
Sorry I forgot to mention to type su so you have root permissions
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Sorry I forgot to mention to type su so you have root permissions
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I tried that too. But didn't work.
HOWEVER, I was able to wipe it CLEAN using "megawipe" : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876578,
All is good now. thanks everyone for taking the timeout to help! really appreciate the effort. :highfive:
I'm having trouble using adb on my mac. when i type ./adb it just says no such file or directory. Please help. I have tried a few guides to.
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jeffcojake said:
I'm having trouble using adb on my mac. when i type ./adb it just says no such file or directory. Please help. I have tried a few guides to.
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Are you in the right directory ? Do you have adb and fastboot for mac installed ?
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Are you in the right directory ? Do you have adb and fastboot for mac installed ?
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Yes I am in the right directory and have fastboot installed.
Why ./? Can't just adb on Mac? Even linux is just adb no ./
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Why ./? Can't just adb on Mac? Even linux is just adb no ./
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no, ./ is actually correct on the mac. do you have adb in that directory not just fasboot !
if you type ./adb devices what do you get ?
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no, ./ is actually correct on the mac. do you have adb in that directory not just fasboot !
if you type ./adb devices what do you get ?
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Still says no such file or directory . Does ./make it look for a file or something?
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You have to cd (change directory) first. So open terminal than type cd.
Than if i remember right you keep tapping the space bar until you see the adb folder.Once there than run the adb commands.
Yep i'm pretty sure that's right because in Windows you tap the tab key
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Still says no such file or directory . Does ./make it look for a file or something?
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Do you have adb in the directory you are in ??? I'm wiling to help but you need to answer this...
if you don't have adb installed it's pointless, 2 possibilities either you have adb installed but are not currently in the directory where it resides (you then need to navigate to the right directory using the cd command) or you don't and you need to install it and then go to that directory.
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You have to cd (change directory) first. So open terminal than type cd.
Than if i remember right you keep tapping the space bar until you see the adb folder.Once there than run the adb commands.
Yep i'm pretty sure that's right because in Windows you tap the tab key
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you use the tab button on mac too, but if he doesn't know where adb resides or it's not installed it's pointless...:::banghead:::
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Do you have adb in the directory you are in ??? I'm wiling to help but you need to answer this...
if you don't have adb installed it's pointless, 2 possibilities either you have adb installed but are not currently in the directory where it resides (you then need to navigate to the right directory using the cd command) or you don't and you need to install it and then go to that directory.
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you use the tab button on mac too, but if he doesn't know where adb resides or it's not installed it's pointless...:::banghead:::
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No, you don't understand. I have went into the adb folder.. It just won't work.
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jeffcojake said:
No, you don't understand. I have went into the adb folder.. It just won't work.
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I don't know if you have seen this, it may help answer some questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
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ronnie498 said:
I don't know if you have seen this, it may help answer some questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
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Thanks, I will try it when I get back home
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jeffcojake said:
No, you don't understand. I have went into the adb folder.. It just won't work.
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that's just not possible with the error message you get...you either not in the right directory or it's not installed.
Go to the directory where you think adb is and type ls and post the results.
Are you sure your USB debugging is on
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that's just not possible with the error message you get...you either not in the right directory or it's not installed.
Go to the directory where you think adb is and type ls and post the results.
Are you sure your USB debugging is on
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Adb_mac. Adb is on. And trust me, I know how to use Adb. It is in the right directory. Even if the phone is unplugged Adb should still be able to work
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He is right though. That error message can only mean it's not in the directory or you typed the name wrong. Are you sure there's not something simple you're overlooking? Sometimes we geeks over think things. I'm not a mac user but that error message is pretty clear.
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He is right though. That error message can only mean it's not in the directory or you typed the name wrong. Are you sure there's not something simple you're overlooking? Sometimes we geeks over think things. I'm not a mac user but that error message is pretty clear.
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I can post a pic of the folder. It has adb
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Well, ladies and gentlemen: here is the answer.... If you rename a file from adb to adb_mac then in order to execute/run it you need to type ./adb_mac voilà....
mystery solved....
"know how to use adb" but not how to read a file name in a directory ::banghead::
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Well, ladies and gentlemen: here is the answer.... If you rename a file from adb to adb_mac then in order to execute/run it you need to type ./adb_mac voilà....
mystery solved....
"know how to use adb" but not how to read a file name in a directory ::banghead::
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The file in the folder is just adb though.... Not adb_mac
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jeffcojake said:
The file in the folder is just adb though.... Not adb_mac
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As Redpoint said if you want help you need to try to follow instructions. you posted adb_mac after i asked you to perform an "ls"in your directory so that made sense as far as getting a "no such file or directory" error if you execute by doing ./adb. Either it's not there, it's corrupted,there is typo or wrong directory, that's the only time you will get this error maybe you just want to try re-installing adb in your directory of choice.
go to directory where adb reside type "ls" and post a screenshot