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After rooting, I cant replace my bootanimation.zip file, says permission denied

Is there something I need to do once rooted to be able to copy this over?

How are you doing it? If you're using say Root explorer you need to Mount Read/Write.
You can ADB push the file or you can simply put the bootanimation.zip in data/local

I just realized the file program I used wasnt asking for root access...I downloaded root explorer and it did ask for permission.
So I was able to get it done.

[Q] Questions about Astro File Manager

I installed Astro File Manager and I have a few questions.
1) When I look in the /data directory in the phone, it shows as empty. When I do a nandroid backup, and untar the result, I find numerous folders and files in data.tar and even find the original .apk files from the Market (/data/apps)
2) I found out my phone (obtained second hand from ebay) already has a custom ROM (InsertCoin) and expect is should already be rooted. So I tried Astro File Manager to edit the /build.prop where it says "screen capture=false" to switch it to true. Astro File Manager, is claimed to have root capability in this article
http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide...dit-build-prop
But I find the Save button disabled and cannot write out the file. Why?
Is it possible or likely to have InsertCoin and NOT be rooted? How do I tell if my device is rooted?

Try es file explorer I don't think astro can access root files. Es can root explorer can to. Just go into settings and check the root access and mount /system I think is what it is.
And yes with a custom Rom you should be rooted.
You can check by downloading terminal emulator from the market then type su if super user pops up and asks to allow your rooted
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another useful tool is called root checker. downloadable on the maret. one click and it will tell you if your rooted. also give you the best way to root for your device if you arent.
and yes es file manager is good for re-writing files.

wadill said:
Try es file explorer I don't think astro can access root files. Es can root explorer can to. Just go into settings and check the root access and mount /system I think is what it is.
And yes with a custom Rom you should be rooted.
You can check by downloading terminal emulator from the market then type su if super user pops up and asks to allow your rooted
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I confirmed my device is rooted with the terminal emulator.
When I try to edit /system/build.prop (by choosing to use the text file editor) from es file explorer, it is still leaving the Save button disabled and I cannot write the file back out. I remembered to check root access and mount /system.
So, how do I edit /system/build.prop on a rooted device?
(And es file explorer shows me my /data directory.)

tk_xda said:
I confirmed my device is rooted with the terminal emulator.
When I try to edit /system/build.prop (by choosing to use the text file editor) from es file explorer, it is still leaving the Save button disabled and I cannot write the file back out. I remembered to check root access and mount /system.
So, how do I edit /system/build.prop on a rooted device?
(And es file explorer shows me my /data directory.)
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I use Root Explorer, it has an easy mount r/w option.
If everything else fails use ADB and Notepad++ on the PC.
In essence:
adb pull /system/build.prop AN_UNEDITED_FILE
Notepad++ to edit it, making sure EOL is set to UNIX
adb shell, su, "mount /system as r/w", cd /system, cp build.prop build.prop-
adp push AN_EDITED_FILE /system/build.prop
The mount r/w comand is:
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
I think that's it, I'm sure folks will correct me if I'm wrong.

tk_xda said:
I confirmed my device is rooted with the terminal emulator.
When I try to edit /system/build.prop (by choosing to use the text file editor) from es file explorer, it is still leaving the Save button disabled and I cannot write the file back out. I remembered to check root access and mount /system.
So, how do I edit /system/build.prop on a rooted device?
(And es file explorer shows me my /data directory.)
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I just was able to change my build prop with es so I'm unsure why you cannot. I used the es note also and when finished I pressed the menu button and save was available.
Also this version of es file explorer I just used is brand new I've never used this update, it was included in the newest hd revolution sense 3.0.
I suggest just trying again. Possibly try another app or use the adb method if you think you can. Adb only looks hard really its just copy and paste.
I wish I had more advice but I can't replicate the same problem. Keep at it its just something simple were overlooking.
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wadill said:
I just was able to change my build prop with es so I'm unsure why you cannot. I used the es note also and when finished I pressed the menu button and save was available.
Also this version of es file explorer I just used is brand new I've never used this update, it was included in the newest hd revolution sense 3.0.
I suggest just trying again. Possibly try another app or use the adb method if you think you can. Adb only looks hard really its just copy and paste.
I wish I had more advice but I can't replicate the same problem. Keep at it its just something simple were overlooking.
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True regarding ADB, but it's guaranteed to work. The other thing is you can also do so much more with it.
As always YMMV.

[Q] Where is system/ lib and app folders?

InstigatorX said:
Originally Posted by Chouie
Im in v3...i donto have Google talk either
U can just use Samsung's social hub for gchat
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Attached Google Talk files that worked for me (from TouchWiz 1.0.2 ROM). Put the lib file into /system/lib and the apk into /system/app. Change perms to 744.
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I am trying to follow these instructions however I can not find the /system/lib and /system/app folders. The Google Talk stock app vanished when I flashed TCP's rom on the phone, so I am trying to reinstall it this way, since it is not on the market.
Where are these files usually located? Do I need to format my files differently or something?

/system/app
/system/lib
ANYTHING that is not /mnt/sdcard (/sdcard) or /ext-sd requires ROOT access and an app that will look at ROOT
ES File explorer or root explorer
you WILL NOT see these folders by just plugging into your computer, nor will you see it with basic file managers

Pirateghost said:
/system/app
/system/lib
ANYTHING that is not /mnt/sdcard (/sdcard) or /ext-sd requires ROOT access and an app that will look at ROOT
ES File explorer or root explorer
you WILL NOT see these folders by just plugging into your computer, nor will you see it with basic file managers
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Thanks for the help,
Ok i downloaded ASTRO file manager, but when i try to paste into the app folder it gives me an error message that I have a read only file system...

Make sure you have r/o where it says r/o or r/w. this way you can paste it.
LazyMike said:
Thanks for the help,
Ok i downloaded ASTRO file manager, but when i try to paste into the app folder it gives me an error message that I have a read only file system...
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Pirateghost said:
/system/app
/system/lib
ANYTHING that is not /mnt/sdcard (/sdcard) or /ext-sd requires ROOT access and an app that will look at ROOT
ES File explorer or root explorer
you WILL NOT see these folders by just plugging into your computer, nor will you see it with basic file managers
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I know I'm VERY! late with this answer, but I have to correct you. With zArchiver (file-explorer and zip/7-zip app) you can access androids system folders. On a S III mini I can copy the ringtones/notification-sounds or the start sound( on the micro-SD-card for example). It is possible to copy other files too, but that didn't make any sense for me. btw: phone is not rooted.
P.S. Also worked on a non-rooted Huawei Y 625 @ Android 4.4.2 . Of course I can not copy files INTO the system folder(s) but read-acces is definitely possible without root permissions.
Greetz HiddenAssassin2306

Access to /data is forbidden in Android unless you have root access.
/system is read only, and limited.
My quote from above did say you wouldn't see any of these from a computer. And the OP was trying to place files in /system, which is read only.
Is there some reason you felt the need to bring up a 3 year old thread to say I'm wrong, when in this thread, regarding the original post, I am 100% correct?

[Q] Cannot Change Permission.

I Want To Add New Boot Animation. I Download One With Zip File I Want To Paste It In System/media Folder. With Root Explorer I Am Not Able To Delete Old File Or Paste New File Or Change Permission. Please Help.

There should be a setting to mount R/W in Root Explorer if I remember correctly...then you should be able to change permissions.

I Checked Everything. Nothing Happens.

Solved : I Download An App Called Mount /System From Playstore And It Worked. Thanks A Lot

I'm rooted, trying to install Xposed Framework, how do I delete a file from /system/?

I tried installing it with both Flashify and Magisk, but both methods failed.
When I tried installing it via the included Xposed Installer, it also failed, but gave me the message:
> Error: Xposed_Framework.jar already exists in /system/framework
I'm guessing a previous installation failed, but left the file there.
My next idea is to delete that file from /system/framework and try again, but since it's in an RO directory I don't have permission.
I tried using a terminal emulator to mount the drive in rw mode, and also tried using a root file explorer, but either both methods don't work, or I just couldn't figure it out.
Anyone have an idea of how to remove or rename that file so I can try to install the .zip ?
-Thanks

Highfiverobot said:
I tried installing it with both Flashify and Magisk, but both methods failed.
When I tried installing it via the included Xposed Installer, it also failed, but gave me the message:
> Error: Xposed_Framework.jar already exists in /system/framework
I'm guessing a previous installation failed, but left the file there.
My next idea is to delete that file from /system/framework and try again, but since it's in an RO directory I don't have permission.
I tried using a terminal emulator to mount the drive in rw mode, and also tried using a root file explorer, but either both methods don't work, or I just couldn't figure it out.
Anyone have an idea of how to remove or rename that file so I can try to install the .zip ?
-Thanks
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In the Xposed app you should be able to just run the uninstaller script. If that doesn't work, boot TRWP and delete it from there.

D3RP_ said:
In the Xposed app you should be able to just run the uninstaller script. If that doesn't work, boot TRWP and delete it from there.
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Unfortunately, the uninstaller also fails.
It says it can't remove that file from a read only directory..

Highfiverobot said:
Unfortunately, the uninstaller also fails.
It says it can't remove that file from a read only directory..
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flash installer or uninstaller through TWRP

wmcdrugs said:
flash installer or uninstaller through TWRP
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Root Explorer....
This app does wonders, it allows you to modify directories in /system and other root folders. You can even change permissions of specific folders/files from read/write/read-only....etc. I've had this app since the earliest of android days and it has been my go to file explorer. Root Explorer of course requires root....but it completely unlocks your phone and allows you to modify any system file that is set to any permission. Of course there are other file explorers that allow you to modify system files, but this is the one that i have the most experience with. You should be able to access the system folder where the Xposed file remains and modify it so it can fix your problem.

djer34 said:
Root Explorer....
This app does wonders, it allows you to modify directories in /system and other root folders. You can even change permissions of specific folders/files from read/write/read-only....etc. I've had this app since the earliest of android days and it has been my go to file explorer. Root Explorer of course requires root....but it completely unlocks your phone and allows you to modify and system file that is set to any permission. Of course there are other file explorers that allow you to modify system files, but this is the one that i have the most experience with. You should be able to access the system folder where the Xposed file remains and modify it so it can fix your problem.
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This!. I've used it for years. Not muss no fuss. It's not bloated like a certain couple others I know of. It just does what it does and does it well. Manages files. No extra garbage.Give it a try. I'd be surprised if you can't delete it with Root Explorer. If you do try it, go to the folder you want to delete the file from. Once in there, look at the top right of the screen. Somewhere up there It will say MOUNT R/W. Touch that and you should be able to do whatever you want to within that folder.

Do you have the magisk DNSCrypt module installed? If so, thats why you cant modify anything in /system. Not sure why or how it breaks it, but it does. Took me for ever to figure out what was causing it. Now that i removed the module, i can modify anything i want again.
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