No matter what I do, whether it's the 1 click odin or the cwm backup that is rooted/deodexed, root explorer will not allow my /system/ to be r/w.
I have wiped and rebooted and formatted and reflashed a dozen times now, and every time I boot up and get root going, root explorer will flip to r/w for ONE operation. after the first operation it will no longer work, and if i try to toggle the r/w switch it won't move from r/o. Sometimes I don't even get one opeartion, it just doesn't work.
I have superuser installed, i tried checking for updates, i tried fixing permissions, i tried clearing cache. I dont get it!
SOmeone help?
Did you try another rom?
I have Sensation XE with ICS and Sense4 and Root Explorer is working good here.
Flash another Rom and see if it works.
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Sirgatory said:
No matter what I do, whether it's the 1 click odin or the cwm backup that is rooted/deodexed, root explorer will not allow my /system/ to be r/w.
I have wiped and rebooted and formatted and reflashed a dozen times now, and every time I boot up and get root going, root explorer will flip to r/w for ONE operation. after the first operation it will no longer work, and if i try to toggle the r/w switch it won't move from r/o. Sometimes I don't even get one opeartion, it just doesn't work.
I have superuser installed, i tried checking for updates, i tried fixing permissions, i tried clearing cache. I dont get it!
SOmeone help?
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It might be related to this... Read posts 5+
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568382
oops hit thanks by mistake, freebie for you.
This happened to me a lot with the deodexed version and happens every now and then with the rogers cwm file. most times a reboot helps but don't know whats causing it.
No problems with mounting R/W with stock leaked ICS here via Root Explorer.
I just deleted a bunch of .apk's w/out problem.
Yeah, I'm having similar issues. Clockworkmod won't fix permissions either.
Frogacuda said:
Yeah, I'm having similar issues. Clockworkmod won't fix permissions either.
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For me, ROM Manager won't fix permissions. But CWM does.
Someone else said if you install busybox from Market, that will fix it so ROM Manager will fix permissions also.
edit: confirmed, installing busybox allowed ROM Manager to fix permissions for me.
And it's doing a lot more than the CWM fix permissions did!
I had to reflash su zip from sd card again to get rom manager to fix permissions.
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CZ Eddie said:
For me, ROM Manager won't fix permissions. But CWM does.
Someone else said if you install busybox from Market, that will fix it so ROM Manager will fix permissions also.
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Can confirm that this worked for me.. used the app called Busybox (not Busybox Installer) and ROM Manager was able to run through and complete fixing permissions.
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Seems to be kinda hit and miss.. was able to get ROM Manager to fix permissions on mhx's CWR backup by using the Busybox app. Just tried it on tpmullen's ROM and it would hang, so I used the app to reinstall Busybox again and it still hangs.
Go to to romracers kernel thread and try flashing his ics kernel. (Unsecured)
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This did not work for me I can freeze apps but not delete.
Related
Last night i installed the audiopfile rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161553
and now i cant install most apps. i installed root manager and Ndrive, but every other app i download will NOT install????
Please help
I'm really trying to install my titanium backup, but I cannot!!!
Have you tried doing a factory rest / wipe?
I did when I installed the rom....if I do it now, through CWM will it erase the apps i did install?
Fix permissions?
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nope, that didn't work either! My wifi is down also. we dont get reception in my office building, sowe all hook up to the company wifi. everyone seems to be picking it up, but my phone has been stuck on " obtaining IP address"
after fixing permissions, i lost my market, and maps,
akajunior said:
nope, that didn't work either! My wifi is down also. we dont get reception in my office building, sowe all hook up to the company wifi. everyone seems to be picking it up, but my phone has been stuck on " obtaining IP address"
after fixing permissions, i lost my market, and maps,
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Like R2 mentioned, a factory data reset might be helpful. You'll lose installed apps, you'll have to re-setup your Google account stuff, you'll lose phone logs, memos, and IMs. Someone else jump in here if I left something out.
It sweems I lost Root during the flashing of this ROM!!!!!!!!!!!
akajunior said:
It sweems I lost Root during the flashing of this ROM!!!!!!!!!!!
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that would be pretty hard considering the rom is rooted at the kernel level.... unless somehow your superuser apk got wiped ...
also if yuo have issues with market downloads manage all apps market forceclose wipe data enjoy
when i open setcpu for example, a box opens and tells me that root access not detected
can i just reinstall the rooted kernel???
akajunior said:
can i just reinstall the rooted kernel???
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umm ya lol
Just reflashed ChainsDD from ChainsDD and I am ALL GOOD!!! many thanx chain
damn!!! didn't root.....just install the KD1 Kernel from the bible? any instructions for a noob?
HELP help please?? ive got no root
akajunior said:
HELP help please?? ive got no root
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Yes, go back and reflash drhonk's KD1, but make sure you have the mounts right before you do.
- Boot into CWM recovery
- Go into "mounts and storage"
- unmount /cache
- mount /data
- mount /sdcard
- unmount /system
- Go back
- Go into "install zip from sdcard"
- Go into "Choose zip from sdcard"
- find where you downloaded drhonk's KD1, and flash it.
thanx stephen...worked. I have my root back, but I still cannot install any apps at all!!!! They will download then i'll click install, the instalation loadeer comes up, but then it has an orangetriangle with an exlamation point in it and it says application not installed.
Pleasehelp...anyone??
I installed Team Acid GB2.3.4-Audiophile FTW Edition and I am all good!!
akajunior said:
thanx stephen...worked. I have my root back, but I still cannot install any apps at all!!!! They will download then i'll click install, the instalation loadeer comes up, but then it has an orangetriangle with an exlamation point in it and it says application not installed.
Pleasehelp...anyone??
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Did you try what Raver said? Setting, manage all apps, force close the market, clear data and reopen. I was hanging a problem downloading apps and I ended up having to delete the market and push another Vending.apk file.
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I did to no avail
The ausiophile FTW, was giving me issues, I couldn't reboot into recovery, and i'm a freak for change anywat, so I installed GB-2.3.5-Octane-V2.x
Did you change your screen density from the stock 240? This will give you the same issue.
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I'm one of those who seems to still have problems with all the ROMs that I don't when Odining the stock. I still have the shutdown lockup no matter what I do when flashing ROMs (tried mhx's SuperLite and NexusMod).
But the one that's really driving me nuts is that despite superuser permissions seemingly working fine, I can't modify/remove system files. Can't replace my build.prop, system apps, anything. If I paste something new or rename a file it'll act like it worked but it won't have done anything. If I paste over something it says not enough space.
Has anyone else observed this issue? Is there a fix?
Do you have an insecure kernel? If not you won't be able to write to system from within ICS.
mohan_kr or romracer unsecured ics kernels,
promiseofcake said:
Do you have an insecure kernel? If not you won't be able to write to system from within ICS.
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Yeah, they both use romracer's kernel, so that must be in. Any downside to flashing the stock kernel?
Now that you mention it, I am having a hell of a time writing /system from within ICS too. I am using romracer's kernel as well. In addition, my sysrw, sysro, remount etc system/xbin files (pushed via recovery ADB) keep disappearing. I'm stumped.
Frogacuda said:
I'm one of those who seems to still have problems with all the ROMs that I don't when Odining the stock. I still have the shutdown lockup no matter what I do when flashing ROMs (tried mhx's SuperLite and NexusMod).
But the one that's really driving me nuts is that despite superuser permissions seemingly working fine, I can't modify/remove system files. Can't replace my build.prop, system apps, anything. If I paste something new or rename a file it'll act like it worked but it won't have done anything. If I paste over something it says not enough space.
Has anyone else observed this issue? Is there a fix?
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promiseofcake said:
Now that you mention it, I am having a hell of a time writing /system from within ICS too. I am using romracer's kernel as well. In addition, my sysrw, sysro, remount etc system/xbin files (pushed via recovery ADB) keep disappearing. I'm stumped.
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Hey guys take a look at this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24740309&postcount=37
galaxyuser88 said:
Hey guys take a look at this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24740309&postcount=37
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galaxyuser88 said:
1. Odin the 1-Click ICS rom.
2. Flash CWM (any version, they all work).
3. Flash SuperUser.
4. Install BusyBox <<<< make sure you add busybox before you flash your favorite rom. Otherwise you will have problems.
5. then flash your favorite Rom.. Enjoy.
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I don't really know how that would help, for example when you get to step 5, many roms wipe /system, /data, /cache, etc. What good would doing these flashes first be? I don't see how it could honestly do anything.
This is a longshot, but what are you using to write files? I don't remember which rom I used, but when I used Root Explorer, it didn't work. But, when I switched to ES Explorer (turn on root explorer option), it did. Maybe try another file explorer?
jedah said:
This is a longshot, but what are you using to write files? I don't remember which rom I used, but when I used Root Explorer, it didn't work. But, when I switched to ES Explorer (turn on root explorer option), it did. Maybe try another file explorer?
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Root Explorer is no go. But I am talking about mounting rw over adb.
EDIT:
Why don't you try to use SuperSu instead of Superuser. I am getting perfect reboots now with the SuperSu binary. I will try the /system mounting.
EDIT2:
Mounting /system failed, boo.
I am having the same issue with NexusMod ICS 3.
U can not adb push to system while device is running.
Shutdown bootup cwm non touch recovery mount system then u can push to system all u want......but u can use root explorer to write to system as well iffffffffffffffffff
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You flash this in cwm http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21750986&postcount=1
Reboot
Open new SuperSU app and let it update binary
Hello,
I need to unroot by ICS ROM temporarily so I can install and run certain application, how do I do that with minimum amount of work?
Thanks,
G
Questions belong in Q&A. Moved
artisticcheese said:
Hello,
I need to unroot by ICS ROM temporarily so I can install and run certain application, how do I do that with minimum amount of work?
Thanks,
G
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i cant c y u would have to unroot, it shouldnt matter as apps dont care if it is rooted or unrooted, correction some apps u have to b rooted to work properly.
do u actually get an error message when trying to install an app
the only way is to restore back to stock, or if u just rooted ur stock firmware, meaning u didnt flash a rom, u can try flashing the system.img file, that might work but i never heard of any1 doing that
Yes, application refuses to work telling me that "rooted" phones are not supported. So basically it installs, checks if phone is rooted and refuses to proceed. I hoped I can flash something in CMW to temporarely unroot, then run application, let it do it one time thing (I need to run this application only once successfully) and then I root back in CWM again.
artisticcheese said:
Yes, application refuses to work telling me that "rooted" phones are not supported. So basically it installs, checks if phone is rooted and refuses to proceed. I hoped I can flash something in CMW to temporarely unroot, then run application, let it do it one time thing (I need to run this application only once successfully) and then I root back in CWM again.
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dont think there is a temporary unroot method, going back to stock was the true method to unrooting, which app were u trying to install.
u can trying going back to stock, installing app, let it do its thing, backup with tibu or some other backup, reroot and then restore backup of app.....maybe wont work as restoring a backup is actually reinstalling the app
edit: try this i havent so try at ur own risk http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/2012/06/how-to-easily-unroot-any-android-phone.html it seems easy enough, i didnt think it was possible but it seems to b
artisticcheese said:
Hello,
I need to unroot by ICS ROM temporarily so I can install and run certain application, how do I do that with minimum amount of work?
Thanks,
G
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Using root explorer or ES File Explorer, mount system as r/w, delete /system/app/Superuser.apk, /system/bin/su or /system/xbin/su (it will be in one of those two places), and then reboot. done.
cschmitt said:
Using root explorer or ES File Explorer, mount system as r/w, delete /system/app/Superuser.apk, /system/bin/su or /system/xbin/su (it will be in one of those two places), and then reboot. done.
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thats deleting the app the rooted the phone, but does it actually undo the rooting process, the system files the app changed to make it rooted r still there, the way to check is if u do delete su app, c if root explorer can can mount ur system folder to r/w, or op can c if it the app does install after deleting su.
actually u need su to grant su, so that might not b a good test
cschmitt said:
Using root explorer or ES File Explorer, mount system as r/w, delete /system/app/Superuser.apk, /system/bin/su or /system/xbin/su (it will be in one of those two places), and then reboot. done.
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Thanks,
How do I root back after that though?
vincom said:
thats deleting the app the rooted the phone, but does it actually undo the rooting process, the system files the app changed to make it rooted r still there, the way to check is if u do delete su app, c if root explorer can can mount ur system folder to r/w, or op can c if it the app does install after deleting su.
actually u need su to grant su, so that might not b a good test
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The superuser cwm zip installs su and superuser.apk, that's it. There are no other modified apps.
You can remove busy box also if you like, but it's not much use without su.
artisticcheese said:
Thanks,
How do I root back after that though?
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Flash superuser zip in cwm.
cschmitt said:
The superuser cwm zip installs su and superuser.apk, that's it. There are no other modified apps.
You can remove busy box also if you like, but it's not much use without su.
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kool. i learn something everyday
There is cool app in Playstore (free) which allows rooting/unrooting with no reboots and other complicated steps
FYI
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDMsImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5zdXBlcnN1Il0
Voodoo OTA can do a temp unroot as well. The Flixter app will not allow you to stream movis on a rooted phone. I used Voodoo to temp unroot then went back into Flixter and it started to play the movie.
I use an app called Temp root remover
It allows you to temporarly unroot and reroot in a matter of seconds
Hello there, my fellow CM9 users. Is it just me or the root doesn't work on CM9??
Here's the problem:
I have tried to delete an APK on the /system/app partition, but when I tried to delete an APK, Root Explorer says "Delete Failed". I have no idea why this happens ?? :crying:
I have also tried updating the Superuser Binary by using the Superuser app itself, but still no root. I had also checked if root is enabled by going to Settings>Developer Options>Root Access and it's Apps
I can't post a logcat now, since I reverted back to a stock rom. I use my phone all the time..
Try reflashing.. Also try not to update super user.. If so.. once u update clear app data and use..
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kishankpadiyar said:
Try reflashing.. Also try not to update super user.. If so.. once u update clear app data and use..
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I've already done reflashing, but still superuser permissions don't works.. :crying::crying:
Silentkiller101197 said:
I've already done reflashing, but still superuser permissions don't works.. :crying::crying:
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dude i have tried almost all versions of cm9.. never got this problem.. only once i had problem after updating superuser..
i guess you are doing something wrong.. or else all must have had the same problem, not only you..
Root Explorer
Have you tried mounting the file system as r/w in root explorer?
Sonoo said:
Have you tried mounting the file system as r/w in root explorer?
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Yeah, this is also another problem!
When I open Root Explorer, then by going to /system, then there's no RO/RW button!!
Another problem: When I am going to the Preferences of Root Explorer, then after pressing the back button, Root Explorer will FC!
Silentkiller101197 said:
Yeah, this is also another problem!
When I open Root Explorer, then by going to /system, then there's no RO/RW button!!
Another problem: When I am going to the Preferences of Root Explorer, then after pressing the back button, Root Explorer will FC!
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dude u do a clean flash and install some other ROM like Remics, or try the latest version of cm9.. alpha 12..
see if it is still the same..
kishankpadiyar said:
dude u do a clean flash and install some other ROM like Remics, or try the latest version of cm9.. alpha 12..
see if it is still the same..
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Ok, will reflash twice CM9 Alpha 12 and will report back..
Downloading now.. Hope root works now..
Silentkiller101197 said:
Ok, will reflash twice CM9 Alpha 12 and will report back..
Downloading now.. Hope root works now..
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just follow these instructions properly..!
1. Flash CWM Compatible Kernel (CF ROOT)
2. Reboot to Recovery.
3. Select the ROM zip from your SD Card and flash.
4. Go to Advanced -> Reboot Recovery.
5. After the Recovery restarts, Wipe Data / Factory Reset.
6. Mounts and Storage -> Format dbdata
7. Flash Google Apps.
8. Reboot
Silentkiller101197 said:
Ok, will reflash twice CM9 Alpha 12 and will report back..
Downloading now.. Hope root works now..
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Are u using root explorer from market??? Warez apps sometimes give problem.
vishal24387 said:
Are u using root explorer from market??? Warez apps sometimes give problem.
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Ok, i have changed my Root manager/explorer (Solid Explorer)
Now I can delete APK's from system.. Anyways thanks alot for your time and responses.
Odd.
In the original firmware I was able to edit build.prop to change my dpi to 120 but now I cannot. It won't save any changes. Also, I tried pasting an .apk into my /system/app folder and it blocked me. Then I tried pushing it with adb and it gave me a read-only error.
I know I am rooted - can run Titanium Backup, etc.
Anyone have any idea?
mitchellvii said:
Odd.
In the original firmware I was able to edit build.prop to change my dpi to 120 but now I cannot. It won't save any changes. Also, I tried pasting an .apk into my /system/app folder and it blocked me. Then I tried pushing it with adb and it gave me a read-only error.
I know I am rooted - can run Titanium Backup, etc.
Anyone have any idea?
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Did you try another root explorer?
Root explorer can be finicky.
Also try clearing it out of super su and and reallowing it. Or wipe app data.
But from my experience with root explorer, I have always hated it!! Try File Manager HD, It is great and has root explorer and system mountable all the time
BeerChameleon said:
Did you try another root explorer?
Root explorer can be finicky.
Also try clearing it out of super su and and reallowing it. Or wipe app data.
But from my experience with root explorer, I have always hated it!! Try File Manager HD, It is great and has root explorer and system mountable all the time
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Downloaded File Manager HD. Tried replacing the Snotes.apk. No dice. All attempts do do anything with that .apk fail. Seems pretty well locked down.
Same thing with build.prop. No changes will save.
mitchellvii said:
Downloaded File Manager HD. Tried replacing the Snotes.apk. No dice. All attempts do do anything with that .apk fail. Seems pretty well locked down.
Same thing with build.prop. No changes will save.
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Hmm..
I will try it on my note and see if it works.
Also did u make sure it was called the right name and have the right permissions?
I will let you know tomorrow or maybe tonight if it works
Yep. I've done all this many times before. They have Snotes locked down tight.
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mitchellvii said:
Yep. I've done all this many times before. They have Snotes locked down tight.
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You don't have proper root. Reroot and try again. Works like a charm! See below.
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Huh that seems odd as everything that requires root to work seems to work just fine. Oh well will give it a shot.
Curious as to which method you used to achieve root?
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did you make sure to mount the system folder as r/w? i've never memorized the command since i just use root explorer.
madsquabbles said:
did you make sure to mount the system folder as r/w? i've never memorized the command since i just use root explorer.
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Yes I did everything correctly. Just not working. That's OK.
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mitchellvii said:
Huh that seems odd as everything that requires root to work seems to work just fine. Oh well will give it a shot.
Curious as to which method you used to achieve root?
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Custom Recovery, root.zip, TriangleAway. Although root access is being granted, there may be an issue with permissions on "/system". Tried fixing permissions yet?
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Custom Recovery, root.zip, TriangleAway. Although root access is being granted, there may be an issue with permissions on "/system". Tried fixing permissions yet?
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No haven't done that. Will run a permissions fix.
mitchellvii said:
No haven't done that. Will run a permissions fix.
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I was wondering if you have resolved this issue because im having the same problem now. Do you recall doing anything that may have caused this issue? Everything for me started going heywire once i installed init.d support just a second ago. I Can r/w and r/o in certain parts of the system but i cant paste anything anywhere. I also noticed increase cpu load afterwards. Might i add this is the second time i have had these issues after installing init.d support script. The way i solved this the first time was i had to odin stock firmware and this solved everything. Id like to refrain from doing this again though because ill loose all my stuffs and have to set everything up again.
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How did you achieve root? In other threads, problems with write access to /system are reported when a rooted firmware was flashed. Only the method with CWM (install CWM, flash SuperSU) did work.
akxak said:
How did you achieve root? In other threads, problems with write access to /system are reported when a rooted firmware was flashed. Only the method with CWM (install CWM, flash SuperSU) did work.
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Oh the first time i rooted with the CWM method. But the second time, i did odin a rooted firmware Now that i think about it, the first time i was able to write to /system but now i can't after a rooted firmware flash. So the init.d script wasnt the problem. I just made an assumption because before, i havent touched anything in /system but when i installed init.d script it was actally the first time i tried to edit /system after the rooted firmware. So yes looks like im going to have to odin a stock non-rooted firmware. Thanks man! Makes alot of since now.
edit: couldn't i just try the cwm method and see it it overwrites, cause the only UEALGB firmware i can find is prerooted. I don't want to switch to UEALH2.
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mitchellvii said:
Odd.
In the original firmware I was able to edit build.prop to change my dpi to 120 but now I cannot. It won't save any changes. Also, I tried pasting an .apk into my /system/app folder and it blocked me. Then I tried pushing it with adb and it gave me a read-only error.
I know I am rooted - can run Titanium Backup, etc.
Anyone have any idea?
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me to same error
Try Root Explorer(or ES File Explorer) & enable R/W for system files
Check your SuperSU/Superuser app.
See if your access is granted & not denied.
If SuperSU/Superuser asking for update, update it (usually binary update)
If your SuperSU/Superuser is gone, re-install it from Play Store & run it for the first time to update binary.
Retry modifying your system file(s)
Bro I cannot change build.prop product model....
I tried root explorer and es explorer
From yuphoria
Is that cannot or don't know how.
One is no root two is edit.
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JJEgan said:
Is that cannot or don't know how.
One is no root two is edit.
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Edit is at the top of the RH side.
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I have the same problem...
I can change my build.prop but after a reboot all the changes are gone.
I have rerooted it 2-3 times already. I can just change it sucessfully at the beginning but after some time it doesn't work anymore.
I have a samsung galaxy a3 2017.
Try forum for your phone .
Post lacks any information to help.
Suggest FX Explorer.