[Q] does anybody know a good free file manager - T-Mobile LG G2x

that will let me move system apps to sd like you can with eaglesblood ive given up on unstable roms for now im running stock rooted gb2.3.3 with faux kernel its slower that eb i really miss the speed and options but its just to much plus i really love the lg cam 3.0 my benchmark is 2532 lol wow

es file explorer...it has been able to do just about everything i've asked of it...might work for ur purpose too...make sure you enable root privileges and mounting /system in the settings tho before u try moving the system apps

thank you so much can you tell me what you mean ........make sure you enable root privileges and mounting /system in the settings tho before u try moving the system apps im rooted i see no options for that

nevermind i stupid i found it cant figure out how to move system apps but i figured that out thank you

Super Manager. Its in the Market and its free.

Hmm...i tried just cut and pasting the system camera app from /system to /data once but that didn't work...i think the apps might need to be recompiled or modified in some way in order to install them to /data
If you can ask one of the devs, they probably know how to do it
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Ghost explorer is pretty dope.
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I like Astro myself :/

Psyrecx said:
I like Astro myself :/
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Astro is good but doesn't have root access so you can't use it to edit system directories.

phburks said:
Astro is good but doesn't have root access so you can't use it to edit system directories.
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Mine does :/

Psyrecx said:
Mine does :/
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Astro only allows read access to system directories, which means you can only copy files from those directories. You need read/write access (root privileges) in order to actually move files from your system directory to another location. Astro does not have root priviliges.

I'll go for Linda file manager cause its easy and really good in my point of view
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thank you so much im using astro nothing els is as easy i have not yet found one that will move system app to sd for free maybe one day i can afford titanium backup

There was another file manager that something else had me install, then the stupid file manager wouldn't work. I think the file manager was called IO File Manager or something like that, I would stay away from that one...

lol i will thank you

dual file manager is pretty good

I use file expert for root stuff and ftp etc. but for simple stuff, built in cm file manager.

Try FX File Explorer. Its really cool.
https://market.android.com/details?id=nextapp.fx

Pay $4.00 and get Root Explorer. It's well worth the cost. I know you said free but this is a small price to pay for an excellent app that you can use for life and on any device you have used the same google account.

I'm a fan of File Expert. Free on Market:
https://market.android.com/details?id=xcxin.filexpert&feature=search_result

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[Q] alternative to root explorer?

it will not authorize my purchase in the market becuase of it being in UK currency. is there an alternative file manager like root explorer, so i can move a bootanimation file in the /system/media folder?
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it will not authorize my purchase in the market becuase of it being in UK currency. is there an alternative file manager like root explorer, so i can move a bootanimation file in the /system/media folder?
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Not exactly related...but adb still works the best...for me
Super manager in the market, wen you DL, you have to go to super manag. Options and check root otherwise its just a file explorer
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EStrong's File Explorer has a root option too, but the last time I tried using ES, it would only ever work once. If I rebooted or exited the app, I'd have to FC it and Wipe Data or else it'd hang up trying to open back up.
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EStrong's File Explorer has a root option too, but the last time I tried using ES, it would only ever work once. If I rebooted or exited the app, I'd have to FC it and Wipe Data or else it'd hang up trying to open back up.
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that worked, thanks!

System files

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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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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Boot animations on Virtuous Affinity?

Can I use a custom boot animation with his ROM? if I can, someone please explain the process I would go through.. I have tried nearly everything , thanks
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You've tried putting it in the correct place?
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where exactly might that be? I'm sorry I am new to this , I can only view my SD CARD on the file manager ? I would really appreciate it if you could walk me through it , tganks
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system\customize\resource\bootanimation.zip It is not on the sd card. Use a file explorer like Root Explorer, Astro File Manager, or ES File Explorer to see and edit files in the system folder.
You're going to need a file manager that has root access. Astro File Manager does not. Root Explorer or ES File Explorer do. Use either of those to put the zip in the directory Agoattamer gave you. You may also need to change the permissions on the file. Not exactly sure if that's necessary or what exactly the permissions should be, but it's something to look at if the animation doesn't work.
I'll be damned. I use Root Explorer myself. By far the best and simplest in my opinion, although it is a paid app. And yes you have to tap on "mount R/W" to alter files in the System folder. I suspect in ES File Explorer (free) you have to do the same. Both require SuperUser.
But I always thought Astro File Manager was able to edit system files. If you do a web search there are so many websites and forum threads stating to use Astro to change permissions and edit system files. Wrong. Although it can see system files it can't mount the system folder as Writeable, only Readable. It does not ask for SuperUser permissions. Guess I will never install that app on a rooted phone.
Thanks sharksfan7 for pointing me straight.
Appreciate it guys!
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Titanium backup won't install

I uninstalled Titanium backup for some reason not sure y now but no matter what i do i can't reinstall it dropbox, play store, blackmart nothing it's always says not enough space i even got rid of useless apps does anyone know y i can't reinstall it ruining cm9 nightly
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Use ES file manager or Root Explorer and go to /data/app folder. Then find this file and delete it
com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup-2.odex
Then try the install again, it will work fine after that.
Dixit
dixit said:
Use ES file manager or Root Explorer and go to /data/app folder. Then find this file and delete it
com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup-2.odex
Then try the install again, it will work fine after that.
Dixit
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Thanks it was tripping me out didn't know what happen
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i have tried this as i am having same issue, but still no luck and i don't have the odex file at all. Any help would be gratefully recieved
Ok i did this but i had to do it in three places my sd my internal sd and somewhere in my root file look in data/app everywhere on ur phone
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I was having the same issue, but could install from a apk
me neither... i've uninstalled the apk and deleted all files that include com.keramidas. .... and still i'm out of space... but actually have plenty of it... cannot install...

[Q] Astro file manager?

I am running Darthstalker X1 rom and I need to remove the file SDM.apk from system/app file, but when I choose it in Astro and hit delete nothing happens. I also have tried to rename files with Astro and it won't do that either. Is this normal for Astro? What file manager app do most of you use?
Thanks,
Glenn
Edit: I was able to download File Manager (free) and gave it super user access and then was able to delete the apk. I have not figured out how to grant Astro Super User access through SuperSU yet though???
I know when I use root explorer I have to mount as RO before I can make changes. I'm not sure if astro allows this. If not use esfile explorer its free and I know that works.
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What you are trying to requires root access. ES file explorer is one app that allows you to do that for free. There are others but you may have to pay for it.
I'm not the type of person to shy away from spending money on ApPs. However the app I use the most is 1 of the only ones that actually is free. ES file Maneger is the only one I've ever used. I Tried the rest but found this 1 to be a perfect solution. Just make sure you enable root access and system read write permission under settings. You can't go wrong
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