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I rooted my phone last week and would like to hear from you guys which ones are handy apps to have. So far i have titanium backup, Astro and i think thats about it.
I would like to do the fota fix and read that i should use root explorer but is this the only option for a file manager that can access system folders or are there other alternatives?
With Astro I have not been able to locate /data/fota yet so i was thinking that with root explorer i could be able to find it.
Thanks for your advise
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moshe22 said:
I rooted my phone last week and would like to hear from you guys which ones are handy apps to have. So far i have titanium backup, Astro and i think thats about it.
I would like to do the fota fix and read that i should use root explorer but is this the only option for a file manager that can access system folders or are there other alternatives?
With Astro I have not been able to locate /data/fota yet so i was thinking that with root explorer i could be able to find it.
Thanks for your advise
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You can use ADB from your computer to push the fota files or you can use Android Terminal Emulator from the Market.
I ended up purchasing Root Explorer because I'm lazy and like the ease of using it.

I did it with eStrong's free version. Eventhough it asks what kind of recovory ur using, I just selected CWM. Just remember to turn it off when ur done otherwise it'll error out next time u open it
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losing root

why's my o3d losing root??? I'm using several apps that need root and they work fine, but when it's time to modify some system stuffs it says that the folders are read only
any idea??

alankstiyo said:
why's my o3d losing root??? I'm using several apps that need root and they work fine, but when it's time to modify some system stuffs it says that the folders are read only
any idea??
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If you r using Root explorer you must make them r/w by clicking on the Lil button r/w on the up right corner of the screen.
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not working, trust me, that was my first option.
but the button just won't make any change

TWC TV app for a rooted phone?

The streaming part of TWC's app was just released. And of course, being the jerks that they are, it doesn't work on rooted devices.
Any workaround?
Don't tell me to clear data. It doesn't work.
Is there any way to run the app without root permission or to fool the app?
I offer a $10 donation to any Dev who can make this work.

There's gotta be a work around... been waiting a while for this
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Second the motion...
I believe there are other apps that have been fooled, so I would hope this wouldn't be too hard to get around.
And there's a post on Droid Life that OTA Rootkeeper "and other apps" don't help...

I hate TWC. Everything they do I hate. The app is a great idea, they just shouldnt block users for taking control of their device. Just wait until a fix comes out, like FTW for ios.

OK... got it working. Apparently, all this app checks for is the presence of Superuser.Apk... I went in using Root explorer, System,App... and renamed Superuser to ultrauser (my choice) rebooted phone and vuala Live TV... WINNING... got this info off of another forum but I've gone too far to look back and give props... Sorry... Enjoy!
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jclav85 said:
OK... got it working. Apparently, all this app checks for is the presence of Superuser.Apk... I went in using Root explorer, System,App... and renamed Superuser to ultrauser (my choice) rebooted phone and vuala Live TV... WINNING... got this info off of another forum but I've gone too far to look back and give props... Sorry... Enjoy!
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That's awesome! I will definitely try this!!!!

jclav85 said:
OK... got it working. Apparently, all this app checks for is the presence of Superuser.Apk... I went in using Root explorer, System,App... and renamed Superuser to ultrauser (my choice) rebooted phone and vuala Live TV... WINNING... got this info off of another forum but I've gone too far to look back and give props... Sorry... Enjoy!
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It kinda worked for me , you guys should try that method too . I think it should work for some and not all can use that method . Thank you , jclav85 .

Glad to help
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Jclav,
How did you rename the Superuser.apk? I have tried to figure it out, but I can't. I am trying to get TWC TV to work on my Motorola Triumph that is rooted and I can't figure it out. Can you help me please?

Using root explorer go to the folder where the app is. Click the button at top that says Mount RW. It will then say Mount RO. Then long press the file. Click rename and name it. Then exit root explorer.

Oh how I hope this works on my Kindle Fire. I installed CM9 especially for the TWC live TV but was very disappointed when I couldn't use it.
I will try this tonight. Thanks

Really easy work around for a million dollar company.

This didn't work for me so I installed the app from boosted
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Isnt it a little risky changing the superuser?
Will that interfere with anything else that uses superuser by default?

nope.

Will try the method..

85gallon said:
Using root explorer go to the folder where the app is. Click the button at top that says Mount RW. It will then say Mount RO. Then long press the file. Click rename and name it. Then exit root explorer.
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Im in root explorer and not seeing the mountRW or mountRO. When I simply long click the superuser app and rename, it does not take. Root Browser shows root access in superuser. I must be missing something.

Concrete B said:
Im in root explorer and not seeing the mountRW or mountRO. When I simply long click the superuser app and rename, it does not take. Root Browser shows root access in superuser. I must be missing something.
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Look at my screenshot. Tap on the mount button until it looks like mine. You can see I renamed mine to wolf user.apk

GrayTheWolf said:
Look at my screenshot. Tap on the mount button until it looks like mine. You can see I renamed mine to wolf user.apk
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Haha, I made a clerical error. I was in jrummys root browser, switched to root explorer and hooked it right up. Thanks

Concrete B said:
Haha, I made a clerical error. I was in jrummys root browser, switched to root explorer and hooked it right up. Thanks
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Why can't I edit build.prop or push to /system/app?

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.

[Q] Notification Light 5 min duration?

Is there an app or mod that will make the notification light blink for more than 5 min? Or does installing a rom fix that?

KoolKidd_23 said:
Is there an app or mod that will make the notification light blink for more than 5 min? Or does installing a rom fix that?
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I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.

Ok thanks, it won't let me do it right now and I'm sure it's because I'm not rooted yet. I'll root and let you know

shortstuff_mt said:
I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
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Ok thanks, it won't let me do it right now and I'm sure it's because I'm not rooted yet. I'll root and let you know

shortstuff_mt said:
I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
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I've been looking for the answer to this since I bought this phone. Shortly after it was released. Asked and searched but never got or found an answer. Tried this and it worked. Thanks a bunch. :good:

robocuff said:
I've been looking for the answer to this since I bought this phone. Shortly after it was released. Asked and searched but never got or found an answer. Tried this and it worked. Thanks a bunch. :good:
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Which file manager did you use? I'm trying to do it but I'm either getting an error or permission denied

KoolKidd_23 said:
Which file manager did you use? I'm trying to do it but I'm either getting an error or permission denied
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Root Explorer. Have to set it to R/W before doing the edit. It may be that the system is mounted as read only in the app you're using. You may have to change it in the settings of the app you're using. In Root Explorer, there's a small button. Upper right side of the screen while viewing the folders. If the system is mounted R/O, it'll say "mount R/W". Press on it and then do the edit.
You do have to be rooted for it to work though.

robocuff said:
Root Explorer. Have to set it to R/W before doing the edit. It may be that the system is mounted as read only in the app you're using. You may have to change it in the settings of the app you're using. In Root Explorer, there's a small button. Upper right side of the screen while viewing the folders. If the system is mounted R/O, it'll say "mount R/W". Press on it and then do the edit.
You do have to be rooted for it to work though.
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Ok I just did it and it made a back up xml file, just delete the original and it should work I assume?

No need to delete anything. You can delete the backup if you want though. It's up to you.

robocuff said:
No need to delete anything. You can delete the backup if you want though. It's up to you.
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Still not working for me, I changed it to 0 then my phone reboots and when I go back to root explorer it still says 5
Edit: Nvm I got it, thanks

Are you rooted? If so, check your superuser app to see if Root Explorer has root permissions. Also, if it's still set to 5 when you reboot, is the backup file there or not? If not, it sounds like a root problem of some sort to me.

It should look like this before I edit correct? And yea I'm rooted
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KoolKidd_23 said:
It should look like this before I edit correct? And yea I'm rooted
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Yes
I can't get it to work either. Change stuck even after reboot ?

Yes. But, you need to click on that button that says mount r/w before you do the edit. If you do that and it still doesn't work, something isn't right with your root.
Are you permanently rooted or are you using weak sauce for root? If the latter, the changes won't stick if you do a normal reboot. Rebooting is necessary for the setting to take effect. With weak sauce, you have to do a hot reboot for things to stick. Things will only stick if you do a hot reboot. A normal reboot will result in your change or changes reverting back to the original meaning you'll have to do it over again. It'll work as long as you only hot reboot. If you're using weak sauce for root, you really should consider getting permanently rooted.

This worked, thanks!

Ahhhh ok makes sense. Yea I'm only weak sauce rooted so I'll get it permanently rooted then
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I'm pretty sure I have it mounted correctly but I can't edit the file. What am I doing wrong. I'm using root Explorer and it's mounted r/w

dmrnhs said:
I'm pretty sure I have it mounted correctly but I can't edit the file. What am I doing wrong. I'm using root Explorer and it's mounted r/w
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You need system read write as far as I know. Weak sauce root won't suffice.
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I have that. I'm running CleanRom. Do we have to enable certain permissions? I've followed all these steps. I not new to rooting and tweaks like this but then again I'm no expert