Does anyone know what yaffs expert does and or how to use it??
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Yaffs Explorer is like Root Explorer, but it's free.
I'm really liking it, but i wish that i could increase the font size.
not explorer expert
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I know. All I could find on expert is that it has something to do with partitions and ext4
looks like a ui tool for making and extracting file system images. same stuff that you can do with adb and the dd command and loop mounting the images without using adb or terminal emulator.
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I'm having some problems copying the files i need from /data/data.. I'm using an old version of SUFBS (tried android mate also, same results), as root explorer is a paid app
So, the thing is, I'm finding the files i need, but when i try to copy them nothing happens. No errors. The files just don't appear where i sent them
Please help
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I use estrongs file manager with root explorer turned on in options.
Yes, I have tried that too before but it doesn't work on my phone. It only works on Cyanogen and hiapk ROMs
Any more ideas?
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Try this from 'adb shell' or a terminal emulator on your phone.
su
cp -rf /data/data/dirtocopy /sdcard/diryouwantyourfiles/
I think you'll need busybox installed as android doesn't come with cp.
Done.
Had to give up and use Root Explorer lol
Thanks anyway mercianary
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I'm trying to transfer a recovery file into system/bin .
I type in ADB devices and it shows up
then i type in adb remount and it says
remount failed: no such file or directory
then i try adb push recovery "destination"
could not push, read only system.
how do i fix this? I've literally looked EVERYWHERE D:
Use root explorer to move the file. Download it from the market.
You have to start searching instead of always starting threads. Just a tip; people address a lot of questions on threads.
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jager555 said:
Use root explorer to move the file. Download it from the market.
You have to start searching instead of always starting threads. Just a tip; people address a lot of questions on threads.
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I apologize Jager, I'm just beginning at all this.
Lol. don't have to apologize. we're here to help. Read up on how to do things before actually doing it. I just don't want you bricking your phone.
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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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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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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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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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I have Bionix ROM and I'm trying to add sounds to my bionic boot animation. But there isn't a poweron folder and I tried putting it in the history folder but it still doesn't work. Is there any way to add sounds to the animation?
EDIT: Changed to Bionix ROM and it still hasn't worked. Also tried putting sound file in Notification file and no luck D:
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I think it has to do with the kernel, faux kernels don't have boot sound. Dunno about morfic or stock kernels either since I only rock faux ds kernels when released.
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I think it has to do with the kernel, faux kernels don't have boot sound. Dunno about morfic or stock kernels either since I only rock faux ds kernels when released.
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What kernels do have boot sound?
testing a method...will post back results ...good or bad
I was able to get sound...tried lots n lots. There is a TON posted here on the subject...found my solution in the HTC forums. Don't have the link handy but search CM7 boot sound. There is a file called bootsnd.sh that will append the necessary files and create the bootsound app needed. To finally get this to work I reflashed a new nightly of CM7. This also removed Trinity kernel...so maybe that was mucking things up. Ill reflash Trinity and see.
But to recap ...yes boot sound on LG g2x with cm7 is a go.
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OK, I'm going to try cm7. Will posts results to verify.
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Taken from somewhere here in xda. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048231)
I cleared cache and dalvic using CWM.
I flashed a fresh CM7 nightly using CWM.
I Followed terminal emulator instructions...I'm sure adb from command line will work also. I used root explorer to copy android_audio.mp3 (don't forget to set system folder as R/W with root explorer.
1) search for and Download the bootsnd.sh file. Save it to the root directory of your SD Card on your Device.
2. Take whatever sound you want and rename it to: android_audio.mp3 (needs to be mp3 format) and then place in your adb directory.
3. On your phone, open terminal emulator, and type in the following:
su [enter]
cd /sdcard [enter]
ls (to list all files, you should see bootsnd.sh)
sh bootsnd.sh [enter]
You won't see a confirmation, or message, it just runs, and returns you to a # sign.
From your computer, adb push the android_audio.mp3 to the /system/media folder, reboot, and you'll have a sound.
If you don't like or know how to use adb, using root explorer and placing the android_audio.mp3 in the system/media folder works just as well (Mount the /system as R/W First). Reboot, and enjoy your boot sound.
*NOTE*
If you flash / change roms, you'll have to re-run the process to enable the boot sound again. If you get tired of it / don't want it, you can use root explorer and delete the file.
Alternate method:
For those that don't like using the terminal emulator, you can do it via adb:
navigate to your adb folder via commanda prompt, then issue the following commands:
adb remount
adb shell
cd /sdcard
ls [will list files, you should see bootsnd.sh]
sh bootsnd.sh
Like in the emulator, you will be returned with a # sign. Then place the audio file in the folder I specified. Just decided like posting an alt method
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(don't forget to set system folder as R/W with root explorer.
(Mount the /system as R/W First). Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
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What do you mean by setting the system folder as R/W? It means read/write right? (lol write right)
EDIT: Plus how do I set it to R/W ( Sry im a little of a noob when it comes to things like this, im better at game developing )
thor6577 said:
What do you mean by setting the system folder as R/W? It means read/write right? (lol write right)
EDIT: Plus how do I set it to R/W ( Sry im a little of a noob when it comes to things like this, im better at game developing )
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Using a utility like Root Explorer (A paid app but worth the 4$, there may be a free alternative), makes this a trivial task...simply click the "Make R/W" will make the system directory ...you guessed it "Read/Writable". Normally its "Read Only" (R/O).
Im not 100% sure about this (im sure ill be corrected) as Root Explorer has made me lazy, but using ADB and issuing the command ADB Remount, will make the file system R/W (per the ADB Wiki adb remount - remounts the /system partition on the device read-write)
So using ADB to push your files, make all your edits on your local machine, then put them in your ADB directory, and issue commands as follows:
ADB remount
ADB push build.prop /system
ADB push init.local.rc /system/etc
ADB push bootsound /system/bin
ADB push android_audio.mp3 /data/local
Grr after I tried it it still doesn't work!!!
EDIT:Im reflashing ROM in case.
EDIT 2 : Yup didn't work.
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Open terminal emulator and type
Su
Then at the # type bootsound
Do u hear sound? If not something is incorrect
If you do...then its your kernel.
Trinity breaks my bootsound.
Still looking for a fix
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jhayton said:
Open terminal emulator and type
Su
Then at the # type bootsound
Do u hear sound? If not something is incorrect
If you do...then its your kernel.
Trinity breaks my bootsound.
Still looking for a fix
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Nope didn't hear nothing.
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Can't we push an apk to /system without having to root the device and mounting the system partition????
Found that there are some add ons available for SDK that doesn't need root.
P.S: Not for me, but my sisters phone. Shes pretty rough user and does not want to lose warranty.
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goateegauti said:
Can't we push an apk to /system without having to root the device and mounting the system partition????
Found that there are some add ons available for SDK that doesn't need root.
P.S: Not for me, but my sisters phone. Shes pretty rough user and does not want to lose warranty.
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I never tried it but i think it is possible bcoz i pulled whole /system folder from unrooted mobile
Just make sure you have proper driver installed
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Pulling apps doesn't require root permissions but to push apps we need to change the system partition with RW access. I found somewhere on net that for nook HD and HD+ there are some plugins available for SDK through which they can modify system partition without the device being rooted. Is there any plugins available for other OEMS.
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I had pushed fonts to /system partition of an unrooted mobile
i just used adb and pushed the files
didn't need anything else
hope apps can also be pushed :fingers-crossed: