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I have been trying to for over a week in the captivate forum to get ANYONE to try and help me and so far no one will. So i'm really hoping someone will take the time, i will PAY YOU UP FRONT over paypal to help me. I am DEAD SERIOUS.
Have a captivate, but this problem is not exclusive to this phone. This error has happened on just about any/every android phone there is.
Phone was working fine, have been putting any and all custom roms on that i wanted, but went to install a new custom rom (cog4), and it fails every single time at system/xbin/su. Now ANY rom i install (custom), gives me that same error. NO CUSTOM ROM WILL INSTALL. THEY ALL FAIL. I have flashed back to stock a million times, wiped, re-partitioned the sd card, master cleared, and done all of those in every combination possible. The ONLY rom i can put on here is the one i had RIGHT before this problem started (cog3.04). Only roms that can be flashed via odin will go on my phone now. All zip files fail.
I am not a noob and know my way around a computer. I promise if someone tries to help me i will be very prompt in my responses and will try ANYTHING that you ask me to. I have been googling for over a week hours a day, i am never gonna resolve this issue unless someone with the know-how helps me Every time this topic is brought up on any forum on the internet, the problem never gets solved and it fades away....there is no answers out there. Someone who knows this stuff is my only hope
I will pay you to help me even if your troubleshooting does not work
Just out of curiosity, did you open Rom Manager once you installed it to grant it superuser rights? Also, make sure you Click the top link in Rom Manger and choose your phone. "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
Yes tim i have done that.
I sent you a private message -- here is the same:
Have you tried adb root - and then from / rm -rf * and see if you can wipe all clean. Ofcourse if the issue is the partition, then this won't help. Also I have never tried this - as this has never been an issue for me.
http://modmymobile.com/forums/403-m...5-fix-root-eclair2cliq-beta-1-08-06-10-a.html
could something like this work for me?
JoelParke said:
I sent you a private message -- here is the same:
Have you tried adb root - and then from / rm -rf * and see if you can wipe all clean. Ofcourse if the issue is the partition, then this won't help. Also I have never tried this - as this has never been an issue for me.
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I am definitely rooted and have su permissions, but it will not let me access SYSTEM from recovery or when the phone is on. Says access denied.
xsteven77x said:
http://modmymobile.com/forums/403-m...5-fix-root-eclair2cliq-beta-1-08-06-10-a.html
could something like this work for me?
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I read that post but the update-script in Cog4 doesn't have those lines. You could in theory edit the script so that it just has those three lines but I'm not sure that would be sufficient to install Cog4. That may be a question for DG.
Do you have the root explorer app?
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I read that post but the update-script in Cog4 doesn't have those lines. You could in theory edit the script so that it just has those three lines but I'm not sure that would be sufficient to install Cog4. That may be a question for DG.
Do you have the root explorer app?
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Yes i do 10char
xsteven77x said:
http://modmymobile.com/forums/403-m...5-fix-root-eclair2cliq-beta-1-08-06-10-a.html
could something like this work for me?
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Not sure as this looks like a patch and specifically asks for no wipe. Also my knowledge is limited as to what harm you can do that will make the phone unusable -- BUT you are already into that realm . Perhaps someone with deeper specific experience can answer this????
Open Root Explorer and remount R/W. Switch to the system partition and look at the permissions on bin and xbin. They should both be rwxr-xr-x
timbrendelaz said:
Open Root Explorer and remount R/W. Switch to the system partition and look at the permissions on bin and xbin. They should both be rwxr-xr-x
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K will report back.
Also it looks like the update.zip file is long gone....
JoelParke said:
Also it looks like the update.zip file is long gone....
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??? 10 chars
xsteven77x said:
I am definitely rooted and have su permissions, but it will not let me access SYSTEM from recovery or when the phone is on. Says access denied.
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using adb remount will set the /system partition as read/write. This may help.
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??? 10 chars
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I attempted to look at the original link your posted and tried to download the patch -update.zip - which was missing on the thread. Sorry this wasn't clear.
JoelParke said:
using adb remount will set the /system partition as read/write. This may help.
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I have been doing that within sgs tools, not the same thing?
timbrendelaz said:
Open Root Explorer and remount R/W. Switch to the system partition and look at the permissions on bin and xbin. They should both be rwxr-xr-x
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Having alot of trouble getting my root explorer installed. Keeps saying parsing error UGH COME THE **** ON!!!!
JoelParke said:
I attempted to look at the original link your posted and tried to download the patch -update.zip - which was missing on the thread. Sorry this wasn't clear.
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Oh ok sorry i didnt understand. Ty for trying regardless though.
xsteven77x said:
Having alot of trouble getting my root explorer installed. Keeps saying parsing error UGH COME THE **** ON!!!!
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LOL, of course......
If it doesn't install, try installing Terminal Emulator from the Market
Ok so inside of the system folder they both have the permissions set to what you wrote.... .
There is only a bin in the folder right before the system folder...should there be an xbin there too?
Possible Workaround
Cant see why it wouldnt work but havent tryed it myself. Let me know in the comments!
My mytouch 4G is rooted and i have the ability to get movies from the new market. Weird?
Can you view them or have you actually downloaded them and watched them?
because.... This.
Great! Now can someone make an app for that!?
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Kevin001111 said:
Can you view them or have you actually downloaded them and watched them?
because.... This.
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I've seen that thread, I am not on Unity, I run Synergy. I haven't bought one yet, but since I can access it I believe it would work
jangst123 said:
Great! Now can someone make an app for that!?
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you can't type in the commands yourself?
Can someone tell me how to use the terminal on my PC, it won't work on my Android.
Jays2Kings said:
Can someone tell me how to use the terminal on my PC, it won't work on my Android.
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to do it from your computer you need to have adb set up. there are hundreds of guides for that on xda.
what do you mean it "won't work" though? be more specific?
JDV28 said:
to do it from your computer you need to have adb set up. there are hundreds of guides for that on xda.
what do you mean it "won't work" though? be more specific?
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The last step in the command line, the renaming "su" to "mu." I can't rename it because it's a read only file.
Jays2Kings said:
The last step in the command line, the renaming "su" to "mu." I can't rename it because it's a read only file.
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is your phone rooted?
JDV28 said:
is your phone rooted?
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That it is, if it wasn't I would be having problem with the video app in the first place.
Jays2Kings said:
That it is, if it wasn't I would be having problem with the video app in the first place.
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make sure that you are typing in the 2nd command (one after "su" ) properly.
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make sure that you are typing in the 2nd command (one after "su") properly.
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I typed character for character correctly, still "failed on '/system/bin/su' - Read-only file system".
Didn't work for me sadly I still get the playback not supported. I'm on the T-Mobile G2x
Edit: Also tried unrooting via super one click and still got the same result after reboot.
well, it says potential. it doesn't say it will work. it's an idea.
Jays2Kings said:
I typed character for character correctly, still "failed on '/system/bin/su' - Read-only file system".
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install root explorer and mount /system as r/w
then go through the guide besides the second step
JDV28 said:
install root explorer and mount /system as r/w
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Does anyone have a link to the root explorer apk?
doodlebro said:
Does anyone have a link to the root explorer apk?
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its a paid market app
JDV28 said:
install root explorer and mount /system as r/w
then go through the guide besides the second step
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Already have it, but that's what that's what that option was for. Thank you.
EDIT: It's still force closing when I open the app (after I select my account).
Jays2Kings said:
Already have it, but that's what that's what that option was for. Thank you.
EDIT: It's still force closing when I open the app (after I select my account).
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glad I helped!
go into settings, find the market, and clear its cache
Hi,
I rooted my phone because I wanted to use an application called FolderMount, so I could store big chunks of data from apps onto my SD card.(it seems as though the SD card is useless on Android)I am using an HTC Desire 601, with Android version 4.2.2. Now my problem is that, I'm having an error with FolderMount because of something to do with external SD card r/w permissions.(no this is not specific to the app, it's a software wide problem, that's why I'm posting here.) So I found a "fix" that involved editing platform.xml and adding a line. However, everytime I try to edit it, either the phone just reboots, or no changes are made. Basically, the system folder is denying me r/w access. In root explorer there is a feature to mount it temporarily as r/w, but then if I reboot my changes are lost. This is a problem which I think is also not allowing me to install Busybox. Please help me with this. Thank you.
Jason1712 said:
Hi,
I rooted my phone because I wanted to use an application called FolderMount, so I could store big chunks of data from apps onto my SD card.(it seems as though the SD card is useless on Android)I am using an HTC Desire 601, with Android version 4.2.2. Now my problem is that, I'm having an error with FolderMount because of something to do with external SD card r/w permissions.(no this is not specific to the app, it's a software wide problem, that's why I'm posting here.) So I found a "fix" that involved editing platform.xml and adding a line. However, everytime I try to edit it, either the phone just reboots, or no changes are made. Basically, the system folder is denying me r/w access. In root explorer there is a feature to mount it temporarily as r/w, but then if I reboot my changes are lost. This is a problem which I think is also not allowing me to install Busybox. Please help me with this. Thank you.
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Stock rom?
Which root app do you use?
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Stock rom?
Which root app do you use?
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I'm using the default version of Android that came with my phone, if that's what you mean. And umm what do you mean by which root app did I use?
Jason1712 said:
I'm using the default version of Android that came with my phone, if that's what you mean. And umm what do you mean by which root app did I use?
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You said you "ROOTED" your phone. That means you have some kind of "SUPERUSER" app installed. I hope so at least
LS.xD said:
You said you "ROOTED" your phone. That means you have some kind of "SUPERUSER" app installed. I hope so at least
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Oh okay I have the SuperSU app it's SuperSU v1.93 I don't know if it's the latest version. Sorry, I'm new to this rooting stuff. I only got this phone this Monday, and I only got to know about rooting the day after.
Jason1712 said:
Oh okay I have the SuperSU app it's SuperSU v1.93 I don't know if it's the latest version. Sorry, I'm new to this rooting stuff. I only got this phone this Monday, and I only got to know about rooting the day after.
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Open SuperSU and check if access is granted for "FolderMount"
Do you use free FolderMount? Thats limited to 3links at all.
What type of sd card do you use?
LS.xD said:
Open SuperSU and check if access is granted for "FolderMount"
Do you use free FolderMount? Thats limited to 3links at all.
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Yes, of course access is granted. I have only tried to create one link so far...so it can't be anything to do with the number of links permitted in FolderMount. I mean, I haven't been able to create a single working link. Precisely, the error I'm getting in FolderMount has something to do with sd card r/w permissions(I've linked a screenshot;maybe you've had this problem before and you solved it?)
The only possible fix I can find is the edit to platform.xml. I've contacted the developer; notice how it says "Attempt to patch my ROM"? Well the developer told me that when the patch is applied and when I reboot, the patch is erased because of the reboot(he said that seems to be the case) so I need to find a way to ensure that it isn't erased. I'm having the same problem here; when I make an edit, it's erased either immediately or after reboot. So that's why I need to find a way to fix this. Thanks, if you have a possible fix.
I've tried using DirectoryBind, but it doesn't work and I hear it's been broken since 4.2. I don't know how to revert back to a previous Android version for my device, so I'm stuck.
Jason1712 said:
Yes, of course access is granted. I have only tried to create one link so far...so it can't be anything to do with the number of links permitted in FolderMount. I mean, I haven't been able to create a single working link. Precisely, the error I'm getting in FolderMount has something to do with sd card r/w permissions(I've linked a screenshot;maybe you've had this problem before and you solved it?)
The only possible fix I can find is the edit to platform.xml. I've contacted the developer; notice how it says "Attempt to patch my ROM"? Well the developer told me that when the patch is applied and when I reboot, the patch is erased because of the reboot(he said that seems to be the case) so I need to find a way to ensure that it isn't erased. I'm having the same problem here; when I make an edit, it's erased either immediately or after reboot. So that's why I need to find a way to fix this. Thanks, if you have a possible fix.
I've tried using DirectoryBind, but it doesn't work and I hear it's been broken since 4.2. I don't know how to revert back to a previous Android version for my device, so I'm stuck.
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Some files e.g. related to kernel will be generated on every boot. In that case you can't change em permanently. BUT you can try another solution so far Create a ext2/ext4 partition on your external sd and use Link2SD or APP2SD pro
In the superSU setting, try enabling option allow apps requesting root permission at start up(on boot).
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LS.xD said:
Some files e.g. related to kernel will be generated on every boot. In that case you can't change em permanently. BUT you can try another solution so far Create a ext2/ext4 partition on your external sd and use Link2SD or APP2SD pro
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Um..how do I do that?
Jason1712 said:
Um..how do I do that?
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Do you have a custom recovery installed?
LS.xD said:
Do you have a custom recovery installed?
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Yes.Philz-Touch Modified, Advanced CWM Recovery. At least, that's whats stated in the Desire 601 root guide.
Jason1712 said:
Yes.Philz-Touch Modified, Advanced CWM Recovery. At least, that's whats stated in the Desire 601 root guide.
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This recovery has a built-i feature to parttition sd-card. Pls keep in mind that all data on sd will be deleted during the process. i look out for a guide.
Your recovery / Rom (Kernel) has to support this feature. I can't find this information. So pls be patient. I'll pm you as soon as i found a safe solution.
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This recovery has a built-i feature to parttition sd-card. Pls keep in mind that all data on sd will be deleted during the process. i look out for a guide.
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So I just have to do that? Just boot into recovery, then use the partition sd-card feature in my recovery, and then that's it? My sd card will be partitioned? Ok, then I download..Link2SD?
LS.xD said:
This recovery has a built-i feature to parttition sd-card. Pls keep in mind that all data on sd will be deleted during the process. i look out for a guide.
Your recovery / Rom (Kernel) has to support this feature. I can't find this information. So pls be patient. I'll pm you as soon as i found a safe solution.
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Oh sorry, I didn't see this post before I posted my reply. OK, thanks a lot.
Ive factory reset several times now, I've reflashed the android l preview image several times, and flashed two 5.0 roms over it even, and i even tried a multiboot with cm11. My device can't take pictures, video, basically anything to do with the camera doesnt work. Pictures seem to take, but don't save. Video or any panorama crashes the camera, and the error logs show something about permission denied to the files they are trying to create. How can i fix this?
Did you copy all your data back to the phone via recovery?
Usually for L, you run
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0
...which is mentioned in his sticky lots of times.
But If you copied all sdcard data back to your phone via recovery, there's a different approach
rootSU said:
Did you copy all your data back to the phone via recovery?
Usually for L, you run
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0
...which is mentioned in his sticky lots of times.
But If you copied all sdcard data back to your phone via recovery, there's a different approach
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I tried that one, it did nothing and camera still acted up. I've tried every app on the store. Nothing seems to be allowed to write to DCIM, even though I can create files with a normal file manager just fine.
rootSU said:
Did you copy all your data back to the phone via recovery?
Usually for L, you run
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0
...which is mentioned in his sticky lots of times.
But If you copied all sdcard data back to your phone via recovery, there's a different approach
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I just tried creating a file inside the camera folder inside DCIM and permission was denied. How could I fix that?
dreamwave said:
I tried that one, it did nothing and camera still acted up. I've tried every app on the store. Nothing seems to be allowed to write to DCIM, even though I can create files with a normal file manager just fine.
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Using a root explorer, go to /data/media/0/Download and set all the permissions to read, write and execute.
Then hopefully you can download stuff.
Please check that. If that works, I'll let you know the next step
rootSU said:
Using a root explorer, go to /data/media/0/Download and set all the permissions to read, write and execute.
Then hopefully you can download stuff.
Please check that. If that works, I'll let you know the next step
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I can already download stuff. Is it a common problem with L for this to happen? I've looked it up and found little to nothing.
rootSU said:
Using a root explorer, go to /data/media/0/Download and set all the permissions to read, write and execute.
Then hopefully you can download stuff.
Please check that. If that works, I'll let you know the next step
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I realize I just went full retard thanks to looking in the camera for permission. I had earlier set permissions with chmod from recovery for the DCIM directory to 777, but not the Camera directory within. Thanks for helping, though!
dreamwave said:
I realize I just went full retard thanks to looking in the camera for permission. I had earlier set permissions with chmod from recovery for the DCIM directory to 777, but not the Camera directory within. Thanks for helping, though!
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One problem I have consistently had however is that my launcher and default camera app are never remembered. How can I fix this?
dreamwave said:
I can already download stuff. Is it a common problem with L for this to happen? I've looked it up and found little to nothing.
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No it's uncommon. I've only sewn it for people using recovery or adb to push and pull sdcard folders.
Download and flash this zip via recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2849968&d=1405300107
and it seems that for any kind of panorama or photosphere it still crashes
they crash with an event trace of java.lang.NullPointerException: attempt to invoke virtual method 'void java.io.FileWriter.close()' on a null object reference
at
com.google.android.apps.lightcycle.panoramamodule.stopcapture(panoramamodule.java:802
etc
etc
etc
Its permissions, we know that. Please flash the fix I posted before anything else.
rootSU said:
Its permissions, we know that. Please flash the fix I posted before anything else.
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Ok, so pushing it to the sd with adb won't break even more permissions?
dreamwave said:
Ok, so pushing it to the sd with adb won't break even more permissions?
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Why would you need to do that? You can download it direct to your phone.
rootSU said:
Why would you need to do that? You can download it direct to your phone.
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ok, I flashed it and my phone is rebooting
dreamwave said:
ok, I flashed it and my phone is rebooting
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Cross your fingers.
rootSU said:
Why would you need to do that? You can download it direct to your phone.
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thanks so much, that fixed it completely!
dreamwave said:
thanks so much, that fixed it completely!
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No problem.
The adb (or TWRP MTP) only seems to break permissions if you're pushing folders. Pishing individual files should be fine.
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Cross your fingers.
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is this problem new to android l or has it been around a while? I'll also admit I do a lot of adb push/pull/commands and such, and for a lot of the time need to because I only have a wired connection with my computer at school, is there a way to avoid this problem in the future?
dreamwave said:
is this problem new to android l or has it been around a while? I'll also admit I do a lot of adb push/pull/commands and such, and for a lot of the time need to because I only have a wired connection with my computer at school, is there a way to avoid this problem in the future?
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Its not related to L at all. Files should be fine to push. Its just folders I think that cause the issue.
most of members the old method didn't work with him so i decide to make a pre rooted rom
*Do It AT YOUR OWN RISK!* I am not responsible for ANY damage to your device
Here is the video in how to install it all link that you will need it i put it in description of the video
please don't forget to hit thanks it takes 5 days from me to upload it
[YOUTUBE]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS0Ggcq0TfU[/YOUTUBE]
also you can open the video from here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8OT36kfo24
Tears of Joy . Woks Perfect.. Thank you @faw_wal
DDwhite said:
Tears of Joy . Woks Perfect.. Thank you @faw_wal
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You Welcome
Many thanks faw_wal
I could place it in writing. the steps to follow
I do not know which file I should download first.
Additional I would like to know if you could share a script or a way to remove verizon apps, and keep a clean phone as if it were a total samsung
Thanks for this faw_wal
zpeady said:
Many thanks faw_wal
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Enjoy
jotademanuel said:
I could place it in writing. the steps to follow
I do not know which file I should download first.
Additional I would like to know if you could share a script or a way to remove verizon apps, and keep a clean phone as if it were a total samsung
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I'm sorry but it's a lot of steps to write it follow the video if video show to you black screen tonight i'm gonna to fix this problem
no-go
Tried many times, unable to get past the mounting of /system. Hard lock-up.
Edit: Had root on 7.0 finally. Looked like I was using the wrong sboot. I have too many...
Note: Tried to update superSU after I had everything how I wanted it. Lost root. Had to start over. Use caution...
I have gotten my phone rooted thanks for your help.
Now we need to find a way to bypass the system rw,remount freeze, which I think is being controlled by smu_protection or something like that.
EvilRubberDuck said:
Thanks for this faw_wal
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You Welcome
AndroidFan16 said:
I have gotten my phone rooted thanks for your help.
Now we need to find a way to bypass the system rw,remount freeze, which I think is being controlled by smu_protection or something like that.
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I think you phone now is rooted and you can mount system as rw just start adb
write adb shell then write su it will ask to get root from your device and then retry if doesn't work with download any explorer app like root explorer and you can edit system from it
lyphe said:
Tried many times, unable to get past the mounting of /system. Hard lock-up.
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did you get root in super su ?
It works for the mount /system via adb? because I did it from root explorer but it freezes again, if works via adb, tell me, Im now in the 5.1.1 android rom version
does not work video ((
faw_wal said:
You Welcome
I think you phone now is rooted and you can mount system as rw just start adb
write adb shell then write su it will ask to get root from your device and then retry if doesn't work with download any explorer app like root explorer and you can edit system from it
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Tried it on both, including
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /system
Freezing up
Especially with Amaze. Tried to write on the system partition and it hangs until I do a fresh reboot.
Has anyone tried if Samsung pay still works after root?
Ok, I'm in this nougat rom now, but the writable system still as a dream for us. I'll go back to the stock and enjoy of my Samsung apps instead of freezing my phone. Has someone knowledge about change the imei of this device? I want root for this. Or, if you know how to reboot the lollipop rooted rom correctly, can you explain me how?
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faw_wal said:
did you get root in super su ?
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Edited original post. Finally got it working, but then lost it trying to update superSU binary.
ok i will corporate with @AndroidFan16 to figure what is the problem and when solve it i will publish it here
aceisaneight said:
Has anyone tried if Samsung pay still works after root?
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Unsure if it "works" or not, as I never use it. However... It is bothering me to add my VISA-XXXX to Android Pay after boot. I'd say fairly good chance it does, simply because this root has thus far not touched /system for most of us. I do believe that is the red flag for SafetyNet/Pay (but I dunno. It does ask me however...)