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[Q] does anybody know a good free file manager

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

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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How to Flash zipped file without custom recovery?

Hi there!
I have U30GT tablet which unfortunely till now didn't have any custom recovery. Some time I want to flash files to the ROM but due to this limitation I need to copy the files manually (easy job) and set the permission (hard job when there's a lot of files).
So is there any other ways that I can automated the task of copying the files and setting the correct permission without using custom recovery?
Many thanks!

Have you tried using a script or bat file to copy and set permissions through adb from your desktop?
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I.M.famous XMAN said:
Have you tried using a script or bat file to copy and set permissions through adb from your desktop?
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Thanks. But I don't know how to do a script or bat file to be used with adb. Can you write up some guide for it?

I'll see what I can do. No garruntees. But another option is to push the files through adb then use v6 supercharger to fix emissions. Idk. Let me see if I can Whip something up for you.
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package can be flashed through stock recovery but they are needed to be signed properly with the manufacturer's key

dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
package can be flashed through stock recovery but they are needed to be signed properly with the manufacturer's key
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Thanks but I wanna copy files for some tweaks only.
Well I found 1 solution, that is to manually copy the files than use ROM Manager app to fix permission. Also found thread here in XDA about using .bat file to automated the push and set permission but as I very lacking in knowledge in using command, I'll stick to Root Explorer + ROM Manager combo.

you can root device,cat stock recovery.img,and then compile cwm recovery.

Check this website someone is working on getting CLOCKWORK recovery on U30GT
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?1396-Cube-U30GT-H-JB-Finless-1-4-ClockWork-BETA1
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[Q] XBSALL'S ICS Ported rom 3D Converter problem

Hi everyone,
I'm sort of like new here, I had a problem entering download mode after flashing xbsall's ics ported rom, that's solved now due to some users posting threads with the same problem. Thank you
I noticed that no one is talking about the 3D Converter not working properly, I tried Angry Birds 1 (Space didnt have 3d functionalities under GB and Star Wars appears to be going the same way, I think Rovio is planning on realeasing another trilogy on the 3DS and that is why they took away 3D functionalities for smartphones).
Anyway, Angry birds 1 3D functionalities were not working properly under the 3D converter so I decided to delete the application through root uninstaller in order to be able to install the GB HRZ.apk version. While I was trying to do that, before being able to touch the uninstall feature, I noticed the root uninstaller did something and it deleted the application but in a wrong way. I was not able to install the HRZ.apk posted inside an xda thread because the system was telling me that it was going to replace a system application, bla bla bla and after going for its installation, it gave me the message that the application was not installed.
Through root explorer I deleted every single com.lge.lge3dconverter / hrz file and folder I could find, I cleaned the dalvic cache feature through the ram booster program and after all that, the system was still telling me the same thing as before when I tried to install the HRZ.apk GB app.
What can I do in order to be able to have a perfectly functional 3D Converter application for my games like I had it when I was using the GB rom? :crying:
Thank you in advance...

U cant install (Most of the time) an system app just by clicking on the . apk like a normal app. you have to use a root explorer an copy your app to the folder /system/app and then set permission to it like the other apps in that folder. then you have to reboot
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lzzar said:
U cant install (Most of the time) an system app just by clicking on the . apk like a normal app. you have to use a root explorer an copy your app to the folder /system/app and then set permission to it like the other apps in that folder. then you have to reboot
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Thank you...
I did what you said, I put the HRZ.apk inside the system / app folder through the root explorer program, checked very single permission available and proceeded with the installation through the root explorer program and the same thing happned:crying: it told me app not installed
If you or anyone has any other idea I'm willing to try...

mdn30 said:
Thank you...
I did what you said, I put the HRZ.apk inside the system / app folder through the root explorer program, checked very single permission available and proceeded with the installation through the root explorer program and the same thing happned:crying: it told me app not installed
If you or anyone has any other idea I'm willing to try...
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adb install nameofapp.apk in debug mode.
Sorry didnt realise it was a system file adb install won't work.
adb push HRZ.apk /system/app

kidkoala_uk said:
adb install nameofapp.apk in debug mode.
Sorry didnt realise it was a system file adb install won't work.
adb push HRZ.apk /system/app
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Could you give me a link or instructions on how to use the adb program in order to be able to install the HRZ.apk file?
I keep reading and reading about the abd installation over the internet but nothing concrete...
Thanks...

mdn30;3477323 iproceeded with the installation through the root explorer program and the same thing happned:crying: it told me app not installed
If you or anyone has any other idea I'm willing to try...[/QUOTE said:
U don't install system apps! when you have put your apk in the/ system/app DON'T click on it just reboot and you should see your app in the launcher. D
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lzzar said:
U don't install system apps! when you have put your apk in the/ system/app DON'T click on it just reboot and you should see your app in the launcher. D
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Thank you, I did what you said, I put the HRZ.apk GB app inside the /system/app and rebooted the phone, nothing happened, I do not *know what launcher are you talking about...sorry for that.
I did something else too, I put the HRZ.apk inside the /system/apps/boot (or bootloader cant remember) folder and managed to see it inside the Application manager app listed as needing an update (maybe its still detecting the ICS 3d converter app badly uninstalled as installed). I tried to update the app and it gave me an error.
Do you or anyone have or has the xbsall's ics 3d converter apk ? If so, can you put that apk version available here as a download, please?
I know it was the one that was giving me problems but if the system is not letting me install the GB 3.0 version, I need the one that came with the rom in order to see if there is another way to fix the problem...
Thank you and thank you guys for your help...

Moving Stock Camera?

Is there a way that u can move the original camera app with root user ability using a File Manager to where the camera app is at in JellyBam ROM or is that possible?
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Use adb
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Spastic909 said:
Use adb
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So the way I mentioned, can't be done as long I save them in root extensions in File Manager?
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You can copy a system apk and save it in /sdcard/ for example, and then copy it back to /system/app using a filebrowser with root-function, such as ES File Explorer, Root Explorer etc. No need for adb if you dont want to.
But I doubt the stock camera app will work on an AOSP build.

Goatshocker said:
You can copy a system apk and save it in /sdcard/ for example, and then copy it back to /system/app using a filebrowser with root-function, such as ES File Explorer, Root Explorer etc. No need for adb if you dont want to.
But I doubt the stock camera app will work on an AOSP build.
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This is where your app comes in handy.

Darknites said:
This is where your app comes in handy.
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The File Manager in root access u mean and do u believe it might work cuz Goat doesn't think so?
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TheCrow1372 said:
The File Manager in root access u mean and do u believe it might work cuz Goat doesn't think so?
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If you installing the camera from say CM10 which I would call stock for AOSP but I think Goatshocker thinks you on about the Sense camera.
If you use his app then load it up connect it to pc with usb debugging on and then replace Gallery2.apk and then reboot, oh and a tip don't let the app install it but just push the apk.

Also, the All In One Kit can push them too yes?
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TheCrow1372 said:
Also, the All In One Kit can push them too yes?
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No idea on that but Goatshocker app works fine for what you want to do.

Did you sort this yet?

When you said "stock camera", I obviously assumed you ment the stock camera that comes with the phone, which means - sense.
Moving the camera between different AOSP roms shouldnt cause any issue. Neither should moving the sense camera between sense roms.
But moving the Sense camera to an AOSP rom - thats what I doubt will work.
In any case, you can always (if youre rooted, obviously ) copy the camera apk and replace it. If it doesnt work it wont start, thats it. The actuall copy/replace will still work.
Do note that you might need to reboot the phone after modifying /system/ applications.
In very rare cases you might have to do it through a recovery, using ADB, because the system might block access (similar to windows "the file is in use" message when trying to change an open file).
In any case, you should always back up the file you are replacing, before replacing it, in case the new file doesnt work.
I usually do it an ugly way, simply renaming the old file to "blabla.apk_"
That way the file will still be there, but the system wont recognize it as an application. If the new file works as it should, I go back and delete the ".apk_" file.
Just to clarify a final time: Replacing the camera app in /system/ will in 99% of the cases work with a root explorer on the phone, the last 1% might need to use ADB while in recovery or bootloader.