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Disabling/altering startup and shutdown sounds.

I read the tip in another thread about how to disable and/or change the Captivate's startup and shutdown sounds but cannot find the files mentioned on my phone. Does anyone have more detailed instructions on how to get rid of the annoying startup and shutdown sounds without using the SDK?

You must have root, then use a file manager (I use root explorer) and rename or delete the sound file:
/system/etc/PowerOn.wav
/system/media/audio/ui/shutdown.ogg
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I keep getting an error saying I don't have the permissions to rename those files... I'm using several different file explorer apps and they all give me the same message

Do you have root access? If so change the filesystem to RW or use Root Explorer.

decepticon said:
Do you have root access? If so change the filesystem to RW or use Root Explorer.
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I didn't know how to change it to R/W so paid for the App, well worth the $3 thanks for the quick replies

Still unable to find the files. I am using the default file manager with View Hidden Files enabled and there is no /system directory.

sup3rus3r said:
Still unable to find the files. I am using the default file manager with View Hidden Files enabled and there is no /system directory.
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You need to download a manager that has ROOT capabilities or you will not find them.

LGSilva said:
You must have root, then use a file manager (I use root explorer) and rename or delete the sound file:
/system/etc/PowerOn.wav
/system/media/audio/ui/shutdown.ogg
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Easy with ConnectBot to turn off that annoying startup sound.
Connect to local system
su
(Confirm superuser request)
mv /system/etc/PowerOn.wav /system/etc/PowerOn.bak
exit
exit
Done!
Thanks for this LGSilva

I finally ponied up and bought Root Explorer. I found the files and renamed them and everything seems to be working.

Would love to find this info myself.

I cant get access from root explorer. Says read only even with hidden files shown. What am I missing?
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adamandro12 said:
I cant get access from root explorer. Says read only even with hidden files shown. What am I missing?
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Did you allow superuser permission when prompted?

LGSilva said:
You must have root, then use a file manager (I use root explorer) and rename or delete the sound file:
/system/etc/PowerOn.wav
/system/media/audio/ui/shutdown.ogg
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Worked great - thank you

It never prompted me. It is rooted and i toggled the button to mount but no access. I got it to five me check marks for read and write, but they were already checked.
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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?

ufvj217 said:
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.

ardax said:
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!

[Q] How do I move this app to system folder?

I want to use Location Spoofer to spoof my GPS location. In it's description it says:
"Spoof your device location, make it appear to be in another place.
A simple utility to set a fake wireless networks location.
You have to allow mock locations under Settings -> Applications -> Development
(rooted phones can spoof location with mock locations disabled, move the app to /system/app to get that)"
I want to be able to spoof my location WITHOUT checking the "allow mock locations" option checked.
My Droid X is rooted with Z4. I can't see the apps in the data folder. I thought I would be able to once I was rooted? What a I missing?
I used Atsro to view folders and files, but the data folder was empty.

you have to use root explorer or super manager and move the .apk to /system/app
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Great! Now where is the APK installed by default? I thought I knew but I guess not.

Let me do some exploring real quick
edit: they save to /data/app
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Ok, now I don't see a /data folder. I see it when I use Astro File Manager, but it is empty. Using Super Manager, I don't even see the folder at all...any idea why?

I believe you have to enable root in super manager. Let me check (I use root explorer)
Edit: enter "File Explorer" and then hit your menu button and select "Setup" then "Enable ROOT Function" then hit "Back up level folder" a couple times and you should see the /data folder
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Juls317 said:
I believe you have to enable root in super manager. Let me check (I use root explorer)
Edit: enter "File Explorer" and then hit your menu button and select "Setup" then "Enable ROOT Function" then hit "Back up level folder" a couple times and you should see the /data folder
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I have moved it, but when trying to open it, it crashes.

Easy
Root your device
Install Root Explorer.apk (google search)
Open Root Explorer. Then copy your app .apk file to root/system/app (check if you choose RO instead of RW).
Reboot and enjoy!

Do adb push n set permissions
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Read only?
I do the same, and disable ''Root Explorer'', but then I geta long error, which says that it's read only :silly: Anyone that can help?
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TheAcsm said:
I do the same, and disable ''Root Explorer'', but then I geta long error, which says that it's read only :silly: Anyone that can help?
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I figured it out, thanks for the help This post was really helpful :victory:

What if I use root explore but it just restarts the phone instead of actually transferring to system?
The phone is rooted and it's an HTC One m8 I've tried multiple apps to move it to the system but none of them work.

When I tried to transfer the apk to the /system/app, Error is displayed - "The item base.apk could not be written". This is after giving the permission to modify the /system/app folder. Any help is appreciated!

I rooted my phone and have the fake gps thing, but when I go to system mover app and try to make it a system app, it says done, reboots, and it has Uninstalled my app, wth

Emmaboo said:
I rooted my phone and have the fake gps thing, but when I go to system mover app and try to make it a system app, it says done, reboots, and it has Uninstalled my app, wth
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Open file explorer. Go to system/app folder. Search for moved app and install again. If it not moved then other app mover apps.

Its actually system/priv-app.. Either way, better use link2sd or any other such app to move the fake GPS pro to system app. Then reboot.

[Q] Help Root and SOFF

I just got the HTC M8 for Verizon and been trying to unlock bootloader\S-Off running Software number 1.55.605.2 and tried the method and tried the firewater not having any luck. I did get temp root with weaksauce but when I get to last part of "/data/local/tmp/firewater" in cmd it just stays there don't get the options to continue. I do have usb debugging on, the root option or grand over adb was allowed on the phone as well as fast boot on settings Is checked off. Any body have help that can provide or what to look for.

Jun1orV said:
I just got the HTC M8 for Verizon and been trying to unlock bootloader\S-Off running Software number 1.55.605.2 and tried the method and tried the firewater not having any luck. I did get temp root with weaksauce but when I get to last part of "/data/local/tmp/firewater" in cmd it just stays there don't get the options to continue. I do have usb debugging on, the root option or grand over adb was allowed on the phone as well as fast boot on settings Is checked off. Any body have help that can provide or what to look for.
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I really struggled with it too. Maybe this will help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52496519
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Thanks i will give it a try
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Its not working for me either. The second I do the CHMOD command firewater disappears from the TMP folder.
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Nevermind, I fixed mine.
I downloaded the ZIP with a whole folder structure in it. This time I just created a C:\ADB folder and moved the ADB and firewater files into it and it worked.

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Its not working for me either. The second I do the CHMOD command firewater disappears from the TMP folder.
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Nevermind, I fixed mine.
I downloaded the ZIP with a whole folder structure in it. This time I just created a C:\ADB folder and moved the ADB and firewater files into it and it worked.
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Lucky ive had no success when i go threw the process and ch the commnd i get permission denidd but dont see anything on my htc to grant besides getting the grant for adb shell ?
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Jun1orV said:
Lucky ive had no success when i go threw the process and ch the commnd i get permission denidd but dont see anything on my htc to grant besides getting the grant for adb shell ?
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Granting it for the adb shell should do the trick. Thats the only thing that asked for root when I was going through the process.

I did grant adb root access still get permission denied im thinking that for some reason my pc maybe not showing as admin or something
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Jun1orV said:
I did grant adb root access still get permission denied im thinking that for some reason my pc maybe not showing as admin or something
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Did you do the following from the link I provided?
"C) READ CAREFULLY: If it doesn't already exist, you're going to need to create a 'local/temp' folder in the 'data' folder of the ABSOLUTE ROOT FOLDER of the device. You will NOT find the correct 'data' folder if you do not enable 'root explorer' and 'hidden files.' There are numerous 'data' folders in your phone, but you need the one in the absolute root. In ES File Explorer, you can click on the top, and it will progressively advance 'up' one folder each time you click it. Keep clicking until you see 'Device.' Once you are there, you will see 3 options under 'History." There should be:
"/Device"
"0 (x.xx GB/x.xx GB)"
"extSdCard (xx.xx GB/xx.xx GB)
4) Open the "/Device" folder, and find (or create) the folder named 'Local.' Open that folder, and find (or create) the folder named 'tmp.' Upload the 'firewater' file from Folder 4 of my Dropbox link.
For the previous step, I want to emphasize that for some reason, I absolutely could not push the 'firewater' file to my phone via adb as directed in the tutorials I found out there. I don't know if it had anything to do with the OTA that I downloaded, but everytime I would try pushing the file, the phone would disconnect from my PC, and upon reconnecting, it was gone. Also, the way I uploaded 'firewater' into that folder was by 'exporting' the file from my Dropbox to that folder. I expect there are other options, but that is what worked for me."
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Using and adding the file firewater here and get that msg on cmd that i pm

Ans wgen doing the chmod command it asjed onces about root access to adbshell

(LG V20, T-Mobile) Change Emoji from stock when rooted

Thought i'd put this on it's own thread so it doesn't get lost in the sea of comments where i put it originally. Mods, if this belongs somewhere else please move.
For anyone wanting to change their emoji and not sure if you want to use that switcher app, its very simple. Install ES file explorer (i can't imagine most of you don't already have it) and go to system/fonts and locate "NoToColorEmojii.ttf" and rename it to your liking (i just renamed it with NoToColorEmojii_OLD.ttf). Then download a replacement TTF emoji file, i used this one :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/oe85f3h5mj0731k/NotoColorEmoji.ttf
NEW WORKING LINK POSTED
download it and put it in the same folder the old one is in, reboot your phone, and viola, you're good to go.
Hope this helps!

YES! Thank You for doing this.
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thatisandwas said:
Thought i'd put this on it's own thread so it doesn't get lost in the sea of comments where i put it originally. Mods, if this belongs somewhere else please move.
For anyone wanting to change their emoji and not sure if you want to use that switcher app, its very simple. Install ES file explorer (i can't imagine most of you don't already have it) and go to system/fonts and locate "NoToColorEmojii.ttf" and rename it to your liking (i just renamed it with NoToColorEmojii_OLD.ttf). Then download a replacement TTF emoji file, i used this one :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3n...ew?usp=sharing
download it and put it in the same folder the old one is in, reboot your phone, and viola, you're good to go.
Hope this helps!
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File no longer exists...

Give me a sec I'll get a new link up

Kief_haring said:
YES! Thank You for doing this.
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File no longer exists...
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Can you try that again? I think its just that it looks that way cause you can't preview this file. there should still be a DL button.

thatisandwas said:
Can you try that again? I think its just that it looks that way cause you can't preview this file. there should still be a DL button.
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Same thing. Google is saying the file isn't there...

Kief_haring said:
Same thing. Google is saying the file isn't there...
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Not sure why my google drive links keep dying! Posted up with a new host, should be good to go. Sorry about that!

Much better! Thank you!
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thatisandwas said:
Not sure why my google drive links keep dying! Posted up with a new host, should be good to go. Sorry about that!
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No worries, Thanks for even posting/hosting!

Can we have a screenshot for these emojis? Which ones are they even? These are the ones I'm using currently, which are the new Samsung emojis.

Anyone have the Samsung emojis?
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Do we need to be rooted??

Deeemm79 said:
Do we need to be rooted??
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Can't edit system files otherwise.
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bigmase23 said:
Anyone have the Samsung emojis?
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Here ya go [emoji6] ..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pk62q5f7nqxjvdg/NotoColorEmoji.ttf?dl=0
Also here's the iPhone emojis if anyone wants them..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ctkugoahd75m31u/NotoColorEmoji.ttf?dl=0
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Im rooted and still cant edit system files. I re-ran the recowvery script, and when i got to TWRP, I swiped to allow changes to the system partition. Then flashed no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip then flashed SuperSu.
I am certain about root priviliges. SuperSU prompts me when root is required, and I am using a custom rom.
I used a script in the app RomManager to mount system RW to no avail.
I am using ES File Manager. I dont understand this, so any help is appreciated. Thanks

sduffy89 said:
Im rooted and still cant edit system files. I re-ran the recowvery script, and when i got to TWRP, I swiped to allow changes to the system partition. Then flashed no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip then flashed SuperSu.
I am certain about root priviliges. SuperSU prompts me when root is required, and I am using a custom rom.
I used a script in the app RomManager to mount system RW to no avail.
I am using ES File Manager. I dont understand this, so any help is appreciated. Thanks
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I'm not a noob by any stretch but I'm feeling like one again with this LG stuff so just to clarify this is basically just a guess, but if you're positive you have root access then it sounds like the problem could be with the file explorer you're using. I don't use es file explorer myself so if it is the problem I couldn't tell you why, but I use solid explorer and I haven't had any issues with modifying system files. Anyway just thought I'd throw it out there in case you haven't already tried with a different file explorer. Hope it helps
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jeep447 said:
I'm not a noob by any stretch but I'm feeling like one again with this LG stuff so just to clarify this is basically just a guess, but if you're positive you have root access then it sounds like the problem could be with the file explorer you're using. I don't use es file explorer myself so if it is the problem I couldn't tell you why, but I use solid explorer and I haven't had any issues with modifying system files. Anyway just thought I'd throw it out there in case you haven't already tried with a different file explorer. Hope it helps
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That's good advice. My first thought exactly. I think the real problem was i had assumed the rom came with Busybox already installed. I installed Busybox when scripts for read/write access wouldnt run in apps that required it. Now things work perfectly.

sduffy89 said:
That's good advice. My first thought exactly. I think the real problem was i had assumed the rom came with Busybox already installed. I installed Busybox when scripts for read/write access wouldnt run in apps that required it. Now things work perfectly.
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It's funny because I had a similar problem when I first installed Adaway because it would download the updated host but it kept failing to install, and then it finally dawned on me when I was doing something else that required busybox that it wasn't already installed because for some reason I also had just assumed it was. Anyway I'm glad to hear you got it figured out ?
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jeep447 said:
It's funny because I had a similar problem when I first installed Adaway because it would download the updated host but it kept failing to install, and then it finally dawned on me when I was doing something else that required busybox that it wasn't already installed because for some reason I also had just assumed it was. Anyway I'm glad to hear you got it figured out ?
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Okay. I can change the file of the original .tff to *_OLD.tff but cant copy and paste the new one to the /system/fonts directory because its a "read only directory". Yet ES File Explorer says Readable and Writable.
Any ideas i can try?

sduffy89 said:
Okay. I can change the file of the original .tff to *_OLD.tff but cant copy and paste the new one to the /system/fonts directory because its a "read only directory". Yet ES File Explorer says Readable and Writable.
Any ideas i can try?
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Try solid explorer.. that's what I use..

So i tried this deal and even after renaming and replacing i get no emogi anymore. Check picture attached. And renaming back old to normal did not help either. I did a factory reset and emoji still missing. Can some help. Thanks