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I'm trying to replace an apk with a skinned apk, but I can't, because root explorer refuses to mount anything as r/w, only r/o. No matter how many times I press the button, or hold it, etc.
Anything I should try to fix?
E_man5112 said:
I'm trying to replace an apk with a skinned apk, but I can't, because root explorer refuses to mount anything as r/w, only r/o. No matter how many times I press the button, or hold it, etc.
Anything I should try to fix?
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Try a reboot. Thats usually what it needs
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tmotech88 said:
Try a reboot. Thats usually what it needs
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Yeah, I was just coming to say I found that out, thanks!
i asked this question on another thread but figured i'd bring it here since it's more on topic with this one. i'm running stock 2.2 and trying to delete the FB app in order to replace it with a transparent widget. with root explorer i tryed erasing facebook.apk but was unsuccessful. i was directed to mount it as R/W. should i have mount options even tho my phone isn't rooted? i ask because i didn't have the option to change to r/w. i went ahead and searched xda and read a few different threads but didn't find anyone asked about not having the option. i also searched google and viewed a few youtube video's just to find out what they were describing to me (since i didn't see the option). i was going to reinstall the app but apon uninstalling was also refunded my $. i'm sure it may be a stupid question but i figured i'd ask it anyways since at the moment i don't seem to have any other use for root explorer. thnx.
Sorry I have to ask, you are rooted right?
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k4v2n said:
i asked this question on another thread but figured i'd bring it here since it's more on topic with this one. i'm running stock 2.2 and trying to delete the FB app in order to replace it with a transparent widget. with root explorer i tryed erasing facebook.apk but was unsuccessful. i was directed to mount it as R/W. should i have mount options even tho my phone isn't rooted? i ask because i didn't have the option to change to r/w. i went ahead and searched xda and read a few different threads but didn't find anyone asked about not having the option. i also searched google and viewed a few youtube video's just to find out what they were describing to me (since i didn't see the option). i was going to reinstall the app but apon uninstalling was also refunded my $. i'm sure it may be a stupid question but i figured i'd ask it anyways since at the moment i don't seem to have any other use for root explorer. thnx.
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Why buy root explorer if you aren't rooted...? And even though the mount options are there, it won't work
my original question (on another thread) was how do i uninstall FB running stock 2.2. the answer i received from a member was to use root explorer to delete it. being that i stated i was running stock 2.2 and i was instructed to use root explorer to delete it, i figured i didn't need to be rooted. ya i know it says "root" explorer...i also read a few comments in the app page (on the market) that stated "best file explorer weather rooted OR NOT". looks like i was wrong. either way thx for the help and the quik response
Lol I hear if you root your phone Root Explorer will work just fine
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a reboot doesnt want to work for me
k4v2n said:
being that i stated i was running stock 2.2 and i was instructed to use root explorer to delete it, i figured i didn't need to be rooted.
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You can be running stock 2.2 and still be rooted - many people do this.
I went to account setting and tried to both delete the "signature" and uncheck including it. Changes do not stick.
I changes permissions on the APK in system (they stuck), repeated above - same result. Rebooted and tried again - no luck. Tried searching for the text with Root Explorer - also no luck.
I could try deleting the app and installing another version, but since it is in /system, reluctant to do that - have had issues doing that in the past.
Extremely annoying and am reluctant to send emails with it still there. Looking for suggestions.
I'll be toying with this later as well. Its quite annoying especially with an exchange account.
Please search for this on the forums. I posted the same issue and someone posted a apk to fix it. I did it and it works.
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pauldavid77 said:
Please search for this on the forums. I posted the same issue and someone posted a apk to fix it. I did it and it works.
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I did search, and already downloaded a Froyo 2.2 EMail apk. I did not see any specific instillation instructions - so want to be sure I don't mess up the ROM (although I already have a nandriod).
I had already installed(app) a different Email app this phone (for another issue). It worked, but would not not keep email marked as read unless I fully opened them (simply checking and selecting "mark read" did not stick).
So was wondering if there is a specific flashing procedure I should follow (like deleting the app in system, inserting new one, and reboot). Again - reluctant to mess with /system directly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042621&page=2
You need to be rooted but it works.
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Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for!!
pauldavid77 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042621&page=2
You need to be rooted but it works.
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Thanks I am rooted, but I think I just flashed over the existing app and some "noise" must have carried over. Did it the way in the other thread and it worked OK
Attached is the actual Email.apk (so your not going through 3 different forums)
Download it to your SD Card
Using Root Explorer:
Navigate to /system/app
Press and hold "Email.apk" and select rename from menu.
Rename it "Email.apk.bak", confirm.
Navigate to /sdcard/_ExternalSD
Press and hold new "Email.apk" and select copy from menu.
Navigate back to /system/app and select "Paste" from the bottom button.
Click on the new "Email.apk" and choose to install it.
Setup Email, set Signature, give me a "Thanks", and drink a beer... you deserved it.
player911 said:
Attached is the actual Email.apk (so your not going through 3 different forums)
Download it to your SD Card
Using Root Explorer:
Navigate to /system/app
Press and hold "Email.apk" and select rename from menu.
Rename it "Email.apk.bak", confirm.
Navigate to /sdcard/_ExternalSD
Press and hold new "Email.apk" and select copy from menu.
Navigate back to /system/app and select "Paste" from the bottom button.
Click on the new "Email.apk" and choose to install it.
Setup Email, set Signature, give me a "Thanks", and drink a beer... you deserved it.
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When I go to rename the file, it says ""Email.apk" not renamed". Now what do I do?
Thanks.
Try ending the task first. Are you rooted?
Go into settings>applications>manage applications, find Email, Clear Cache
Do this before renaming and pasting the new one over. Rebooting after clearing cache, might help too.
not sure why, but the downloaded email app cannot set up MS Exchange account? Am I missing something here? Thanks for the help.
found how to do it. has to choose manual setup
player911 said:
Go into settings>applications>manage applications, find Email, Clear Cache
Do this before renaming and pasting the new one over. Rebooting after clearing cache, might help too.
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I cleared the cache and rebooted and its still not working. I cannot rename the file. I also cannot even see any files in my SD card when I use the Rooted explorer. I don't know what's going on. I was sure that I rooted the phone correctly. I followed all of the rooting instructions. It went smoothly. Is there a way I can check if I rooted my phone correctly?
almostinsane said:
Try ending the task first. Are you rooted?
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I can't even end the task from the Root explorer. I dont see any options to end the task. I was sure that I rooted it correctly. I followed all of the instructions and everything ran smoothly. How can I tell if I rooted my phone correctly?
Thanks.
I use Enhanced E-Mail from the Market. It's an overlay for the existing e-mail client not a replacement like TouchDown (TD flattens the databases screwing up my contacts via Bluetooth). It's $9.99 and will allow you to change your signature (plus provides a ton of useful features). I know you shouldn't have to buy a third party product and T-Mobile's stupid for locking the signature on the phone but your sanity may be worth $9.99.
I've been doing some searching around the web and haven't been able to find a fix for this yet. I flashed the latest Jelly Bean leak last night and noticed that the circle notifications on the lockscreen are gone (the ones for missed calls/new messages). I saw a fix for the Galaxy Note II that involved changing a file name and that would bring those back. Is there any way to bring them back on the S3?
1000cleverlines said:
I've been doing some searching around the web and haven't been able to find a fix for this yet. I flashed the latest Jelly Bean leak last night and noticed that the circle notifications on the lockscreen are gone (the ones for missed calls/new messages). I saw a fix for the Galaxy Note II that involved changing a file name and that would bring those back. Is there any way to bring them back on the S3?
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Simple fix. You need a File Explorer app that has Root permissions, access to Root directory, and can mount System files as writable (I recommend ES File Explorer).
In you file explorer, navigate to "/system/csc/" and rename "customer xml" to "customer xml.bak".
Restart your phone. The Lock icon and "verizon wireless" text will be gone from your lockscreen, and the bubble notifications will be back.
I've tried that using CleanRom5 and it didn't work for me :-/
Brian Gove said:
I've tried that using CleanRom5 and it didn't work for me :-/
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Did you restart your device afterwards? It is working just fine for me right now on CleanRom5.
I'm having the problem too. I tried the fix posted above with no luck after restart.
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I'm not sure what you guys are doing, but this solution definitely works and has been done by hundreds of people successfully.
My guess is that you don't have the proper root permissions to change the file name (it's a system file). Do it using ES File Explorer. Go into the ES File Explorer settings, go into the Root Settings, and check all of the boxes. Then rename the file. It works on CleanRom 5, I am 100% positive of that.
I have no yet flashed CleanRom5.5, but I am 99% positive this same solution will work on that as well.
pdykstra said:
I'm not sure what you guys are doing, but this solution definitely works and has been done by hundreds of people successfully.
My guess is that you don't have the proper root permissions to change the file name (it's a system file). Do it using ES File Explorer. Go into the ES File Explorer settings, go into the Root Settings, and check all of the boxes. Then rename the file. It works on CleanRom 5, I am 100% positive of that.
I have no yet flashed CleanRom5.5, but I am 99% positive this same solution will work on that as well.
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I've used root explorer in ROM toolbox and ES both. I've followed the steps outlined above, doublechecked that the rename took and rebooted several times. And this is the results.
pdykstra said:
Simple fix. You need a File Explorer app that has Root permissions, access to Root directory, and can mount System files as writable (I recommend ES File Explorer).
In you file explorer, navigate to "/system/csc/" and rename "customer xml" to "customer xml.bak".
Restart your phone. The Lock icon and "verizon wireless" text will be gone from your lockscreen, and the bubble notifications will be back.
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This worked for me on Stock-Rooted. Thank you.
Brian Gove said:
I've used root explorer in ROM toolbox and ES both. I've followed the steps outlined above, doublechecked that the rename took and rebooted several times. And this is the results.
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Your using aosp msg app. Or gosms. I'm unsure but the looks of your screen shot that's the problem. You have to be using the tw mms app. Hope that helps :thumbup:
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Brian Gove said:
I've used root explorer in ROM toolbox and ES both. I've followed the steps outlined above, doublechecked that the rename took and rebooted several times. And this is the results.
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Yes, the bubble notifications ONLY work with the TouchWIZ messaging and dialer apps.
Just did this on stock k3. Thanks!
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xM Minton Mx said:
Your using aosp msg app. Or gosms. I'm unsure but the looks of your screen shot that's the problem. You have to be using the tw mms app. Hope that helps :thumbup:
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pdykstra said:
Yes, the bubble notifications ONLY work with the TouchWIZ messaging and dialer apps.
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Ahh... I thought since I replaced the SecMms apk that it would still work.
I was able to do that fix, but every time I unlock the phone, it shows the hint "swipe this notification to see new messages" or whatever. I changed it back because that was annoying me, but it just kept coming back. If anyone knows a fix, let me know. I miss my bubble notifications.
1000cleverlines said:
I was able to do that fix, but every time I unlock the phone, it shows the hint "swipe this notification to see new messages" or whatever. I changed it back because that was annoying me, but it just kept coming back. If anyone knows a fix, let me know. I miss my bubble notifications.
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I'm glad you mentioned this, because it was happening to me too. Go into Application Manager>All Apps and find the app called "Help". Click "Disable". You will only have to to do this once. Only downside is that you will lose all of these little How-To dialogues, not just the one for the bubble notifications, so make sure you know how to use all your apps before you disable this (you can always turn it back on if you need it later). Note: the "How to use motions" guides are separate and will still function even with Help disabled.
Thanks for the tip. it worked for me. Running Clean Rom 5.5.1
If people are still having trouble getting this to work, just add .bak to the end, leave the.xml there.
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I work in a phone store. one of my jobs is to uninstall all internet related apps. i do this by rooting, installing link2sd, and uninstalling the required apps one by one. needless to say, this takes a very long time. any way to do a batch uninstall?
(the built in multi selct dosent work.)
Kobro said:
I work in a phone store. one of my jobs is to uninstall all internet related apps. i do this by rooting, installing link2sd, and uninstalling the required apps one by one. needless to say, this takes a very long time. any way to do a batch uninstall?
(the built in multi selct dosent work.)
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Use Root Explorer to multi select all the apps you want and remove them. Not sure why you need link2sd though.
Use titanium backup pro
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zelendel said:
Use Root Explorer to multi select all the apps you want and remove them. Not sure why you need link2sd though.
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root explorer method didnt work, wouldnt let me delete even after i set permissions to read/write.
Kobro said:
root explorer method didnt work, wouldnt let me delete even after i set permissions to read/write.
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Are the devices rooted?
Titanium Backup Pro mate! Works like charm
A lot of apps can be used top install native apps, here comes a little list of them:
Titanium Backup
Root Explorer
Root Browser
Link2sd
Many others that can be found on Google Play l
Those apps needs root access
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zelendel said:
Are the devices rooted?
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yes, obviously
Kobro said:
yes, obviously
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Then something is odd about it. As long as you have root and given root access to the explorer then ukulele should be able to delete the apks from system/app. If you can't I would find out why.
zelendel said:
Then something is odd about it. As long as you have root and given root access to the explorer then ukulele should be able to delete the apks from system/app. If you can't I would find out why.
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i was using es file explorer, rooted phone, set permissions to read/write. i clicked the root explorer option, and from there clicked uninstall system apps. i then multi selected, pressed uninstall. a message comes up saying "busy", underneath that it shows one by one uninstalling "app name". after that, i get a box saying task completed. i go to app drawer, all apps are still there. so i go into es file explorer, navigate to system folder, than into app folder. all system apks are there, so i multi select and press delete. at that point i get a message, cannot delete, the files are not found" (or something similar) at this popint i am exasperated, so i go into link 2sd, try from there, it works from there at that point i open this thread to see what im doing wrong.
Could you please even reply if someone tries to help you?
Yes not cannot say.. tried.. did not work...
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Is there an app or mod that will make the notification light blink for more than 5 min? Or does installing a rom fix that?
KoolKidd_23 said:
Is there an app or mod that will make the notification light blink for more than 5 min? Or does installing a rom fix that?
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I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
Ok thanks, it won't let me do it right now and I'm sure it's because I'm not rooted yet. I'll root and let you know
shortstuff_mt said:
I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
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Ok thanks, it won't let me do it right now and I'm sure it's because I'm not rooted yet. I'll root and let you know
shortstuff_mt said:
I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
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I've been looking for the answer to this since I bought this phone. Shortly after it was released. Asked and searched but never got or found an answer. Tried this and it worked. Thanks a bunch. :good:
robocuff said:
I've been looking for the answer to this since I bought this phone. Shortly after it was released. Asked and searched but never got or found an answer. Tried this and it worked. Thanks a bunch. :good:
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Which file manager did you use? I'm trying to do it but I'm either getting an error or permission denied
KoolKidd_23 said:
Which file manager did you use? I'm trying to do it but I'm either getting an error or permission denied
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Root Explorer. Have to set it to R/W before doing the edit. It may be that the system is mounted as read only in the app you're using. You may have to change it in the settings of the app you're using. In Root Explorer, there's a small button. Upper right side of the screen while viewing the folders. If the system is mounted R/O, it'll say "mount R/W". Press on it and then do the edit.
You do have to be rooted for it to work though.
robocuff said:
Root Explorer. Have to set it to R/W before doing the edit. It may be that the system is mounted as read only in the app you're using. You may have to change it in the settings of the app you're using. In Root Explorer, there's a small button. Upper right side of the screen while viewing the folders. If the system is mounted R/O, it'll say "mount R/W". Press on it and then do the edit.
You do have to be rooted for it to work though.
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Ok I just did it and it made a back up xml file, just delete the original and it should work I assume?
No need to delete anything. You can delete the backup if you want though. It's up to you.
robocuff said:
No need to delete anything. You can delete the backup if you want though. It's up to you.
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Still not working for me, I changed it to 0 then my phone reboots and when I go back to root explorer it still says 5
Edit: Nvm I got it, thanks
Are you rooted? If so, check your superuser app to see if Root Explorer has root permissions. Also, if it's still set to 5 when you reboot, is the backup file there or not? If not, it sounds like a root problem of some sort to me.
It should look like this before I edit correct? And yea I'm rooted
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KoolKidd_23 said:
It should look like this before I edit correct? And yea I'm rooted
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I can't get it to work either. Change stuck even after reboot ?
Yes. But, you need to click on that button that says mount r/w before you do the edit. If you do that and it still doesn't work, something isn't right with your root.
Are you permanently rooted or are you using weak sauce for root? If the latter, the changes won't stick if you do a normal reboot. Rebooting is necessary for the setting to take effect. With weak sauce, you have to do a hot reboot for things to stick. Things will only stick if you do a hot reboot. A normal reboot will result in your change or changes reverting back to the original meaning you'll have to do it over again. It'll work as long as you only hot reboot. If you're using weak sauce for root, you really should consider getting permanently rooted.
This worked, thanks!
Ahhhh ok makes sense. Yea I'm only weak sauce rooted so I'll get it permanently rooted then
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I'm pretty sure I have it mounted correctly but I can't edit the file. What am I doing wrong. I'm using root Explorer and it's mounted r/w
dmrnhs said:
I'm pretty sure I have it mounted correctly but I can't edit the file. What am I doing wrong. I'm using root Explorer and it's mounted r/w
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You need system read write as far as I know. Weak sauce root won't suffice.
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I have that. I'm running CleanRom. Do we have to enable certain permissions? I've followed all these steps. I not new to rooting and tweaks like this but then again I'm no expert