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How do I mount /system rw from recovery

Anyone know how to mount /system rw
tried:
$su
permission denied (device is rooted)
mount -rw /system
no go

When you try to do root commands via ADB, a Superuser pop-up will show up on your phone, you have to accept it. Is your USB Debugging on?
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im in recovery, so i am not in the gui, try to mount from adb shell

corradokng said:
im in recovery, so i am not in the gui, try to mount from adb shell
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Oh. My bad, sorry.
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[TOOL][Windows]OneClick Bootanimator For Pico

Hey Guys , I have made a tool to change the bootanimation of our pico from windows only. Now There Is No Need to goto your mobile and open your file explorer and doing all the work to change a bootanimation.By this tool you can change your bootanimation by just a single click.:laugh:
Requirements:
ADB/Fastboot
Follow This Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955627
Thanks To Andy For Such An Easy Guide.
This Tool Works with all The Roms Except Stock Rom
For Sense4 Roms:
1.Download The File bootaniflasher[Sense 4] From here
2. Extract It on Your Pc.
3. Open Folder bootaniflasher[sense4].
4. Now Just Place The bootanimation you want and name it as hTC_bootup.zip
5. Now Run The bootani.bat and press Enter.[Make Sure USB Debugging is Enabled]
6. Your Device Will Reboot Automatically
For CM Roms:
1. Download The File bootaniflasher[CM] From here
2. Extract It on Your PC.
3. Open Folder bootaniflasher[CM].
4. Now Just Place The bootanimation you want and name it as bootanimation.zip
5. Now Run The bootani.bat and press enter.[make sure USb Debugging is Enabled].
6. Your Device will Reboot Automatically.
This Is My First Tool . Please Try It And Tell If Its Working Or Not Waiting For The Responses.
Note: If You want this tool for any other rom eg AOKP,Panadroid, etc. Just PM me the Source/directory where the bootanimation is stored.
Hit Thanks If I Helped You

Reserved :thumbup:
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Do we need to mount...like R/O ??
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new_ay said:
Do we need to mount...like R/O ??
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Yes .. two R/W ... :thumbup:
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Dude sometimes i just get a black screen instead of the bootanimation!! could you plZ temme what am i doin wrong??
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salil.bajaj said:
Dude sometimes i just get a black screen instead of the bootanimation!! could you plZ temme what am i doin wrong??
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Which Rom Are You using ???

Guys Plz Do A review???

Saumitra Yadav said:
Which Rom Are You using ???
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cm10 beta6
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salil.bajaj said:
cm10 beta6
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Use the tool for CM and make sure your bootanimatiom name should be bootanimatiom.zip :thumbup:
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To Saumitra Yadav:
My antivir blocks your zip file and write me this "Win32/Ramnit.H virus". Is this normal and just error of my antivirus, or it is really infected?

Matysek1984 said:
To Saumitra Yadav:
My antivir blocks your zip file and write me this "Win32/Ramnit.H virus". Is this normal and just error of my antivirus, or it is really infected?
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The file is not infected bro .... it's your antivirus defect .... I use avast and I got no error.... try this tool n give a review :thumbup:
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Saumitra Yadav said:
The file is not infected bro .... it's your antivirus defect .... I use avast and I got no error.... try this tool n give a review :thumbup:
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Maybe it is error of my antivirus (ESET Smart Security). I already installed your bootanim manually, it looks very good, nice work

Matysek1984 said:
Maybe it is error of my antivirus (ESET Smart Security). I already installed your bootanim manually, it looks very good, nice work
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Try this tool to install in just a single click by this tool :thumbup:
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Saumitra Yadav said:
Try this tool to install in just a single click :thumbup:
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Thanks

A couple of reasons why this tool "might" not work:
Hi! First of all, I haven't tried out this "tool" yet, as I don't have windows :silly:
But, there are a couple of reasons why I think that your tool "might" not work at all times.
First of all, enabling "USB Debugging" alone is not enough. You need to configure root access for both "Apps and ADB" in the case of CyanogenMod. (AOKP provides root access by default, so, it wouldn't be a problem in the case of AOKP.)
After enabling root access to both "Apps and ADB", you "might" need to invoke "su" at least once. And, mounting the /system partition as r/w is a "must-do".
I have made some changes to the code, using this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Guide:Using_the_Terminal) as reference.
Code:
@ECHO OFF
COLOR 9b
ECHO OneClick Bootanimator For HTC EXPLORER[CM Roms]
ECHO By: Saumitra Yadav
ECHO Make sure your phone has usb debugging mode enabled!
ECHO Make sure you put your custom bootanimation.zip in this folder!
ECHO Use this at your own risk!
ECHO .
ECHO .
ECHO By pressing enter you understand the risks.
PAUSE
ECHO Waiting for device...
ECHO.
adb wait-for-device
ECHO Mounting /system partition as r/w...
adb shell su
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 system /system
ECHO Sending bootanimation.zip
ECHO.
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/bootanimation.zip
ECHO Done sending bootanimation.zip
ECHO.
ECHO Mounting /system partition as r/o...
adb shell mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 system /system
ECHO Rebooting device...
adb reboot
ECHO Reboot command initiated.
ECHO Thanks for using this script.
PAUSE
EXIT
And, a humble request... Do try to keep the code understandable. Example: The output "Finished re-booting" comes before the script initiates rebooting sequence.
Do let me know if this works

vineethraj49 said:
Hi! First of all, I haven't tried out this "tool" yet, as I don't have windows :silly:
But, there are a couple of reasons why I think that your tool "might" not work at all times.
First of all, enabling "USB Debugging" alone is not enough. You need to configure root access for both "Apps and ADB" in the case of CyanogenMod. (AOKP provides root access by default, so, it wouldn't be a problem in the case of AOKP.)
After enabling root access to both "Apps and ADB", you "might" need to invoke "su" at least once. And, mounting the /system partition as r/w is a "must-do".
I have made some changes to the code, using this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Guide:Using_the_Terminal) as reference.
Code:
@ECHO OFF
COLOR 9b
ECHO OneClick Bootanimator For HTC EXPLORER[CM Roms]
ECHO By: Saumitra Yadav
ECHO Make sure your phone has usb debugging mode enabled!
ECHO Make sure you put your custom bootanimation.zip in this folder!
ECHO Use this at your own risk!
ECHO .
ECHO .
ECHO By pressing enter you understand the risks.
PAUSE
ECHO Waiting for device...
ECHO.
adb wait-for-device
ECHO Mounting /system partition as r/w...
adb shell su
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 system /system
ECHO Sending bootanimation.zip
ECHO.
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/bootanimation.zip
ECHO Done sending bootanimation.zip
ECHO.
ECHO Mounting /system partition as r/o...
adb shell mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 system /system
ECHO Rebooting device...
adb reboot
ECHO Reboot command initiated.
ECHO Thanks for using this script.
PAUSE
EXIT
And, a humble request... Do try to keep the code understandable. Example: The output "Finished re-booting" comes before the script initiates rebooting sequence.
Do let me know if this works
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Will try it when i reach home :thumbup:
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Saumitra Yadav said:
Will try it when i reach home :thumbup:
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I think the mounting is needed in stock rom coz in all custom roms the system is mounted as r/w .
PS: Now this tool will work on stock also ... coz you edited the script thanks :thumbup:
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partition protected

I'm sure this has been addressed but a search wouldn't located it. I had this woman bring a phone in and ask me to get this spy app to work on her son's phone, it has to be written on the /system. She paid someone on Craigslist to root it. I'm able to get the # in terminal emulator, and s-off is there but I'm still unable to write to /system. Even once mounting it through Clock workMod. The phone is running cm7 by the way. Any ideas on how to make the /system writable.
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i use this command in Terminal after I get the #
mount -o remount,rw /system

N_otori0us_ said:
i use this command in Terminal after I get the #
mount -o remount,rw /system
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Thank you very much. It worked.

[XL] [Root]Guide: Rooting Xperia L (C2104, C2105)

#Thread clean up due. Expect it this weekend. Sorry if the information below is confusing. Will fix ASAP.
Don't know how so many people survive without rooting their androids. I can't live without it. So here is the method for rooting Xperia L phone.
For more info on Xperia L check this out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2196066
This includes comprehensive steps which will include unlocking bootloader and getting your phone rooted.
****WARNING: Because this unlocks your bootloader hence you void your warranty.
ROOT
Truthfully I do not know who made this new script. I just had it on my laptop so putting it here for other's use. Do point me if its someone's, so I can give credits.
TO ROOT,
Connect the phone in debugging mode via USB. To enable debugging mode, go to Settings => Development => Check "USB Debugging".
Wait for the drivers to install. Happens automatically on Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1.
Download the zip file below and extract it.
After extracting, run "install.bat". Admin rights usually not needed.
Follow On-Screen instructions.
Partial Root complete. If the exploit fails to run, try running again.
Now if you wish to unlock the bootloader, follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332900
Do backup your TA partition as described in the thread above.
Thank You.

No bootloader unlock? I'm not Sony expert but we couldn't write in system partition without unlocking in HTCs.
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I'll root as soon as i reach my home. Been dying to use apps like GMD Gesture Control.
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AayushDhuria said:
No bootloader unlock? I'm not Sony expert but we couldn't write in system partition without unlocking in HTCs.
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I'll root as soon as i reach my home. Been dying to use apps like GMD Gesture Control.
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Thats the difference, this pushes files to /data. See code below:
Code:
chmod +x $adb
$adb kill-server
echo "[*] Waiting for device..."
$adb wait-for-device
echo "[*] Device found."
echo "[*] Pushing exploit..."
$adb push pwn /data/local/tmp/pwn
$adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/pwn
echo "[*] Pushing root tools..."
$adb push su /data/local/tmp/su
$adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/busybox
$adb install Superuser.apk
echo "[*] Rooting phone..."
$adb shell /data/local/tmp/pwn
echo "[*] Cleaning up..."
$adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/pwn
$adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/su
$adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/busybox
echo "[*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit."

dj2tusk said:
Thats the difference, this pushes files to /data. See code below:
Code:
chmod +x $adb
$adb kill-server
echo "
[*] Waiting for device..."
$adb wait-for-device
echo "
[*] Device found."
echo "
[*] Pushing exploit..."
$adb push pwn /data/local/tmp/pwn
$adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/pwn
echo "
[*] Pushing root tools..."
$adb push su /data/local/tmp/su
$adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/busybox
$adb install Superuser.apk
echo "
[*] Rooting phone..."
$adb shell /data/local/tmp/pwn
echo "
[*] Cleaning up..."
$adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/pwn
$adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/su
$adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/busybox
echo "
[*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit."
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Ah, that just skipped my mind. Been using Samsung's and it's pretty easy on them. Good stuff Now I can get rid of bloatware and use Autostarts to prevent useless battery drain.
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AayushDhuria said:
Ah, that just skipped my mind. Been using Samsung's and it's pretty easy on them. Good stuff Now I can get rid of bloatware and use Autostarts to prevent useless battery drain.
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Thats the reason I rooted. Looks like bootloader has also been unlocked. See here. http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/36-sony-xperia-l-c2105
The page is C2105 centric. No idea if it works good for C2104. Take a look..!

@AayushDhuria, Guess you could change your signature now.!

the MotoChopper exploit is posted by @djrbliss
its surprising to see NO MENTION of his in the OP...

DooMLoRD said:
the MotoChopper exploit is posted by @djrbliss
its surprising to see NO MENTION of his in the OP...
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Thank you DooMLorRD for reminding me. Just linked to the thread and forgot to mention it. Thnx again, Updating OP.

Hey man thanks for adding me in the OP. I am facing a few problems with the root and need to confirm if they happen with you to!? So i was trying to delete a few apps with root app delete https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDMsInpzai5hbmRyb2lkLnVuaW5zdGFsbCJd and each time i hit delete, it rebooted my phone :/ Does this happen with anyone of you?

ishanbhatnagr96 said:
Hey man thanks for adding me in the OP. I am facing a few problems with the root and need to confirm if they happen with you to!? So i was trying to delete a few apps with root app delete https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDMsInpzai5hbmRyb2lkLnVuaW5zdGFsbCJd and each time i hit delete, it rebooted my phone :/ Does this happen with anyone of you?
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Not yet..!! Will try and respond. Abhi me heading to BBQ nation..

dj2tusk said:
Thats the reason I rooted. Looks like bootloader has also been unlocked. See here. http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/36-sony-xperia-l-c2105
The page is C2105 centric. No idea if it works good for C2104. Take a look..!
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You could just unlock bootloader via Sonymobile's portal. Its official and working. I'll unlock and push SU to System.
Anyways DooMLord, It's nice to see you in mid range Xperia thread. Can I have a little hope for some development?
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ishanbhatnagr96 said:
Hey man thanks for adding me in the OP. I am facing a few problems with the root and need to confirm if they happen with you to!? So i was trying to delete a few apps with root app delete https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDMsInpzai5hbmRyb2lkLnVuaW5zdGFsbCJd and each time i hit delete, it rebooted my phone :/ Does this happen with anyone of you?
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Why don't you just delete via Root Explorer? Or if a little skeptical, Titanium Backup?
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Root explorer crashed on me too...
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Also seems to reboot when trying to edit build.prop :/ Tried a few tweaks to exploit here and there and still rebooting :/

So any modification to /system partition is causing a reboot? Agree? I'll update the OP accordingly..
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dj2tusk said:
So any modification to /system partition is causing a reboot? Agree? I'll update the OP accordingly..
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What's the use of "rooting" when you don't even have root access?
And another question for doomlord if he happens to read this, Can I simply root just by unlocking bootloader and pushing SU app and binary to /system? I'm totally new to Sony Xperias. Don't know anything about firmware packages and stuff.
Would've created a custom ROM had it been a Samsung device.
I just need some idea.
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Well as for rooting, I was able to run several applications that require root access. But none of those require to access /system in rw mode.
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That's the problem. I can change the frequency and other things but as soon as any app tries to access /system BOOM it reboots
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Hmm... Anyone with unlocked boot loader? Try and access /system with this please.
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ishanbhatnagr96 said:
That's the problem. I can change the frequency and other things but as soon as any app tries to access /system BOOM it reboots
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I think its because locked boot loader prevents you to write system partition, it messes up and thus your phone reboots.
PS: Thanked by mistake.
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AayushDhuria said:
I think its because locked boot loader prevents you to write system partition, it messes up and thus your phone reboots.
PS: Thanked by mistake.
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Does rooting/un-rooting quiet constantly effect battery backup?

Native tether for AT&T 4.4

Installation instructions, with ro.boot.write_protect=0:
Code:
adb push entitlementservice.apk /sdcard/entitlementservice.apk
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mv /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.apk /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.apk.bak
mv /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.odex /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.odex.bak
cp /sdcard/entitlementservice.apk /system/app/entitlementservice.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/entitlementservice.apk
Now tap "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot". You will experience a force close, this is expected.
Code:
mv /system/app/entitlementservice.apk /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.apk
mount -o remount,ro /system
exit
exit
Now you will be able to tether.

For the geeks:
Code:
.method public static doEntitleCheck(Landroid/content/Context;ZLcom/motorola/service/entitlement/EntitlementConnectivity;)Ljava/lang/String;
.locals 1
.prologue
const-string v0, "success"
return-object v0
.end method

Stupid question, but I assume this needs root?

bugsy said:
Stupid question, but I assume this needs root?
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ofcourse

I'll 'give it a whirl.'
Thanks cj64!
[edit] Seems to work fine. Thanks again. [/edit]

redacted.. found my answer.

Nm!
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Will this work for t-mobile?

easy peasey

not for me
i have a question, i use this rom (Att oficial 4.4 ) and i can tether without a problem... only add apn dun alternative... and nothing more
(do not consider the question if "att" denny this option to share internet, because i'm in Chile, south america)
so, i don't need this... rigth?
Pd: sorry about my english

Before I blow up my phone, should this work on Sprint 4.4?

abiezer said:
Before I blow up my phone, should this work on Sprint 4.4?
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No. Please PM me the /system/priv-app/SprintEntitlement.apk file.

T-Mobile Moto X?
Will this work on the T-Mobile Moto X as well? Thanks!

I'll PM you when I get home.
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kuz142 said:
Will this work on the T-Mobile Moto X as well? Thanks!
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No. Please PM me the T-Mobile entitlement apk from /system/priv-app/.

This works Great!
cj64 said:
Installation instructions, with ro.boot.write_protect=0:
Code:
adb push entitlementservice.apk /sdcard/entitlementservice.apk
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mv /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.apk /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.apk.bak
mv /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.odex /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.odex.bak
cp /sdcard/entitlementservice.apk /system/app/entitlementservice.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/entitlementservice.apk
Now tap "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot". You will experience a force close, this is expected.
Code:
mv /system/app/entitlementservice.apk /system/priv-app/entitlementservice.apk
mount -o remount,ro /system
exit
exit
Now you will be able to tether.
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Thanks I got this to work with my AT&T Moto X 4.4 rooted with SlapMyMoto!

I lied
sherardp said:
Thanks I got this to work with my AT&T Moto X 4.4 rooted with SlapMyMoto!
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I lied... Looks like after a reboot it stops working. Files are set back to default. Wonder how that happens. Especially if the originals were backed up with a different name. Must be loading them from somewhere else.
Works as long as you don't reboot I think. Not sure how to fix that. Any Ideas? Thanks.

Any progress on the sprint version?
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stock entitlement apk?
Trying to update to 4.4.2 and think it might be failing due to this mod. Does anyone have a non modified entitlement apk for this?
Thanks.