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Root explorer settings wont stick

I updated root explorer to 3.16 and now it resets the preferences to default every time I exit it. Thought it was the version so went back to 3.15. That did the same thing, reset to default settings ever exit.
I then removed it and reinstalled 3.15 and same thing. I cleared data and same thing. I'm lost on why and what to do to fix it the way it was
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Check your other programs that have root access

Go into dbdata/database and delete the root explorer folder, uninstall/reinstall root explorer.
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Dxtra said:
Go into dbdata/database and delete the root explorer folder, uninstall/reinstall root explorer.
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Right on the money. Thank you.
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Dxtra's solution is also what you need for other app's demonstrating the same problem. You just need to find the appropriate named file in the dbdata/database for deletion.
This was actually why I rooted in the first place...seemed if I installed an app, uninstalled (didn't like it), installed again (changed my mind) then some app's settings would not hold. It's a O.S. bug that's been around for a while (my opinion). I assume the reinstalled app cannot replace the original settings due to incorrect permissions?

[Q] How to restore wifi passwords?

Before flashing my LG GT540 a few days ago, I backed up /data/misc/wpa_supplicant.conf, which is the file containing the wifi passwords.
Then after flashing it with a new ROM, noticed that if I replace the wpa_supplicant.conf file, the wifi won't work after rebooting.
To get the wifi working again after a reboot I have to remove /data/misc/wpa_supplicant.conf and then turn the wifi on. At this point I can replace again the wpa_supplicant.conf file and everything will work until the next reboot.
How am I supposed to restore the wifi passwords without removing and then reinstalling that file everytime I boot?
Anybody knows the reason of this error? Is there any log file? I couldn't find much from dmesg.
Already posted this same question on the GT540 subforum ten days ago, but got no answers and I think that this issue is not specific to my phone, since it was present in every ROM I tested (some 2.1, some 2.2 and some 2.3).

I would suggest 'wifi key recovery' application, then export them to your phone....
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Try wifi root explorer. It shows all your wifi password. Make a ss
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melvinchng said:
Try wifi root explorer. It shows all your wifi password.
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Don't need to see my wifi passwords: already got them from the wpa_supplicant.conf file. I just need to restore them without breaking the wifi.
I was more interested in understanding why my method fails, rather than in finding an app capable of restoring passwords, that's why I posted in the hacking subforum.
Anyway I'll try some apps for for now, thanks for the suggestions!

How to sign out of google account

Im.selling my phone and need to sign out of my google account but it says it some apps needs google signed in please help asap
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Did u. Do Factory reset
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Option 1(easy but I do not recommend it): Settings ->account & sync ->Menage accounts -> click your google account-> delete it.
Option 2. Enter in CWM. Hard reset your phone. All data will be gone.

Only in ICS you can delete the primary account.
In others version of Android you have to restore the phone.
Settings-Privacy-Factory Data Reset.

You can use Root explorer to delete the file "account.db" in : /data/system. Then reboot.

thatha said:
You can use Root explorer to delete the file "account.db" in : /data/system. Then reboot.
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Nice tips

thatha said:
You can use Root explorer to delete the file "account.db" in : /data/system. Then reboot.
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real thanks

worked fine for me

USB debugging mode ?

Hi everyone,
I got pico. Unexpectedly made wrong pattern and phone needs to mail and paswords. I dont have mail so null or any other options doesnot work. I try to use setting.db but phone doesnot connect to debuging mode. How to enable it via SDK ?
Thanks,

Go to Settings>Applications>Development and make sure USB debugging is enabled first...
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I'm not sure what you are trying to do, but............. try with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
Also I don't remember if you are using fastboot option from hboot menu, maybe there was no need debbuging to be enabled, not sure about that, I always enable debbuging.
Another option is to do factory reset.

Thanks for replies.
My phone locked because of wrong attemp of keylock pattern. Need gmail account and password to open phone. I tried answered call but no solution.
I have to connect phone via ANdroid SDK than changing the setting.db value. After this changeing i can use my phone again without any data disappear.
I donot know using SDK but i see the how to do the chaning setting.db. I only need how to check USB Debuging mode.
Also what is fastboot option? I see the menu that was fastboot and recovery or factory reset selections. But i need my datas.

Are you rooted?
If you're make a nandroid backup first. I'm not sure you can use adb to bypass security.
If it's possible, I think it should go something like this
Insert into secure (provisional, 0)
Sorry messing up
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Alicilik said:
Thanks for replies.
My phone locked because of wrong attemp of keylock pattern. Need gmail account and password to open phone. I tried answered call but no solution.
I have to connect phone via ANdroid SDK than changing the setting.db value. After this changeing i can use my phone again without any data disappear.
I donot know using SDK but i see the how to do the chaning setting.db. I only need how to check USB Debuging mode.
Also what is fastboot option? I see the menu that was fastboot and recovery or factory reset selections. But i need my datas.
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If your rooted.. Keep calm and do a factory reset. Unless your on stock rooted. If that's the case. Flash another ROM
I'm on my tab

I need my data so ı couldnot reset my phone.

I could not access my phone menu, because of wrong attemps of keylock pattern. I need my datas. How can i activate Debugging mode witout using setting menu? I need this option.

Alicilik said:
I could not access my phone menu, because of wrong attemps of keylock pattern. I need my datas. How can i activate Debugging mode witout using setting menu? I need this option.
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Just a alternate options:
Before a factory reset, make a nandroid backup .
You can extract data from it after you do a reset
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BANNED said:
Just a alternate options:
Before a factory reset, make a nandroid backup .
You can extract data from it after you do a reset
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Thanks for advice but can you tell me how to do it ? My datas are very important (numbers-messages-program saves) is there any lost after this operation?

Alicilik said:
Thanks for advice but can you tell me how to do it ? My datas are very important (numbers-messages-program saves) is there any lost after this operation?
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Take two to three nandroids just in case.. keep one in your PC. ~check size of nandroids to make sure you have all data (just by your memory )
There are apps to extract data from nandroids
~nandroid manager here in xda
~app extractor
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BANNED said:
Just a alternate options:
Before a factory reset, make a nandroid backup .
You can extract data from it after you do a reset
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BANNED said:
Take two to three nandroids just in case.. keep one in your PC. ~check size of nandroids to make sure you have all data (just by your memory )
There are apps to extract data from nandroids
~nandroid manager here in xda
~app extractor
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How to do nandroid back up ?
Do i need root and recovery for this ? Tell me step by step if it possible, because i will do it first time and i have to be carreful

Alicilik said:
How to do nandroid back up ?
Do i need root and recovery for this ? Tell me step by step if it possible, because i will do it first time and i have to be carreful
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38098507
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[Q] Xperia J

Hey guys, I have xperia j, i love the stock launcher, but i don't like the stock rom because its sometimes slow and its sound is low, so i installed a rom instead but i want to keep the stock launcher here because i dont like the rom launcher, Understand me?
Simply.. i want the stock launcher to work on the installed rom, how can i do that?
Please answer me as fast as possible, Thanks! =)

Ok, providing you are root open root explorer( download it from playstore) go to /system /app and find the launcher ( usually home.apk ) and copy it to your sdcard. Then flash your custom Rom, copy your launcher from sd to system /app and set permissions to rw-r-r-.Then reboot. For activating your launcher press the home button. If you getting fcs ask from a dev to port the launcher
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if i find any problems i'll tell you
Thank you so much!

hey can u explain the permissions thing please?

amrmostafa1998 said:
hey can u explain the permissions thing please?
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Use ES file explorer or some app like it to set permission, in es file explorer press options key then you'll find root explorer in tools press it and grant superuser permission to it and mount r/w, select rw for all 3 options and then copy home.apk to system/app and select it goto properties, you'll find permissions there click change and make it rw-r-r. That's it.
PS- you must have root access for it
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yeah i've done that but after all the steps nothing happens, and when i try to install it, it says "App not installed"
sorry for bothering but im still a newbie

Don't try to install the app manually. Just put it to system /app , set correct permissions and reboot. After reboot finished press the home button.
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done, nothing happened :/

Did you pressed the home button. You must press it after unlocking you SIM and screen. Also, a window may pop up asking you with what app you want to process and you must select your stock launcher. If none of the above worked then go settings>applications find the launcher that comed preinstalled with your Rom and select clear defaults. For further help you can ask from someone to do a proper port. I can't help further.
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giannism13 said:
Did you pressed the home button. You must press it after unlocking you SIM and screen. Also, a window may pop up asking you with what app you want to process and you must select your stock launcher. If none of the above worked then go settings>applications find the launcher that comed preinstalled with your Rom and select clear defaults. For further help you can ask from someone to do a proper port. I can't help further.
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yea i pressed the home button after i unlocked sim card and screen
thanks for helping anyway ..

Found a Guide
amrmostafa1998 said:
yea i pressed the home button after i unlocked sim card and screen
thanks for helping anyway ..
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I did a little research and i found this guide.
I can't help you further. If you failed to solved your problem, although you followed the guide, then your best bet is to post a request on your device
forum.

before flashing rom just add ur stock launcher.apk in zip of custom rom
path=system/app

Mr. X. said:
before flashing rom just add ur stock launcher.apk in zip of custom rom
path=system/app
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I will work, only if the rom is stock-based. If it is cm-based, or aosp-based it won't work.
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