I could really use some help here....I have a Visual Land Prestige 7G running 4.1.1. After much hair pulling I finally managed to root it using cydia, and snappea, but am still unable to remove bloatware (angry birds, play books, etc). I have tried titanium backup, link2sd, es file explorer, and several others. All they manage to do (if anything) is remove the updates. I know nothing about the terminal, but tried this command "mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3" but it said "mount: read only file system". So, I'm assuming that is my problem. I tried using Es explorer to change that to r/w, but it won't. Any ideas on how to get around this?
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Before anyone flames me, I've searched a lot for this answer, so if I just missed it, please be kind.
Moving on, here's my problem. I got a little delete happy with Titanium Backup as root. I accidentally deleted HtcFacebook sync. My facebook still works and all that, but no longer can I sync my contacts. I've managed to acquire the .apk and the .odex and I read the little tutorial on droidsp0t.com but I can't seem to get these files moved correctly.
I'm on an EVO, Fresh Rom 3.3.0.1, using Android Terminal Emulator
Here's what I tried:
su
mount -o remount,rw yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
cp /sdcard/download/HtcFacebook.apk /sdcard/download/HtcFacebook.odex
mount -o remount,ro yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
My unix is a little rusty. So this could be off by a mile, but I was trying to mount the system folder, specifically so I could copy these 2 files into my /system/app/ folder. Then, unmount the system folder. Both mounting and unmounting should require read/changes I believe. Any thoughts?
Long winded, but I want to be accurate. I hope someone can help me, and thank you in advance.
Bump. Anyone have any input?
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have you tried installing the apk with astro?
I have. It shows me all the details, but then says "Application not installed". I believe it has to be installed by root recovery, but I can't seem to figure out how to do that.
thistimearound said:
Before anyone flames me, I've searched a lot for this answer, so if I just missed it, please be kind.
Moving on, here's my problem. I got a little delete happy with Titanium Backup as root. I accidentally deleted HtcFacebook sync. My facebook still works and all that, but no longer can I sync my contacts. I've managed to acquire the .apk and the .odex and I read the little tutorial on droidsp0t.com but I can't seem to get these files moved correctly.
I'm on an EVO, Fresh Rom 3.3.0.1, using Android Terminal Emulator
Here's what I tried:
su
mount -o remount,rw yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
cp /sdcard/download/HtcFacebook.apk /sdcard/download/HtcFacebook.odex
mount -o remount,ro yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
My unix is a little rusty. So this could be off by a mile, but I was trying to mount the system folder, specifically so I could copy these 2 files into my /system/app/ folder. Then, unmount the system folder. Both mounting and unmounting should require read/changes I believe. Any thoughts?
Long winded, but I want to be accurate. I hope someone can help me, and thank you in advance.
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This happened to me.. I think wiping oughta do it. Ti backup
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I dont mean to jack this tread but I am having the same issue with teeter and my girl friend LOVES that game I am a bit of a noob but I tried astro same message app not installed and been searching with no result. I am using the same rom and everything some instruction would be great
any solution?
I have the same problem, if you find a solution plz share it with me..
Tried to manually push apk to system/app with permissions?
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I am a new user, and just ROM'd my Motorola Milestone XT720 using the cinci Bell's 2.2 froyo update. The major problem that I am encountering is that market aps are not downloading files correctly. For example I try to add a podcast into my que using "google listen" and I get the following error:
"Error (/sdcard/com.google.andriod.apps.listen/downloads/f09cfbe (Permission Denied)"
Now I go into supermanger's filesystem, and I notice that /sdcard/ has no permissions at all. I try to add them, but nothing happens when I do. Itself, /sdcard/ is empty.
When I plug the phone into my PC, it can access the SDcard fine. In super manager however, it appears that the directory it is accessing is /mnt/sdcard.
It seems that programs assume that the SDcard is going to be located at /sdcard/ but it is really located at /mnt/sdcard. Is there any way to redirect them?
The normal mount location is /mnt/sdcard, /sdcard is just a symlink for convenience.
Apps should use the android api to determine the sdcard location
Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory();
See http://developer.android.com/reference/android/os/Environment.html
You could readding a symlink from /sdcard to /mnt/sdcard.
Regarding you changing the permissions, do you have root? If not you won't be able to change the permissions or create a symlink.
Do I have root?
Thanks for replying Dark3n.
I think I have root access, but in supermanager explorer, the root directory reads "/(r/o)" - does that "(r/o)" mean read only?
That would make sense of my problem - since I cannot delete, rename, or change the permissions on /sdcard/.
However, I'm pretty sure I have root access. I never rooted my phone after applying the ROM. I just ran superoneclick again, and it said the phone was rooted. Supermanager explorer has superuser permissions. Am I missing something?
I have root
I just installed Root Checker by Joeykrim - it verified root access and a busybox installation.
yes r/o means read only
So what do I do about it? Is this a limitation of the file explorer I'm using or my permissions? I'm not sure how to gain more permissions than superuser.
It would be a huge help if you let me know what steps I need to take. Sorry for being a noob!
ive the same problem but it's with gscript folder.
So I downloaded ES File Explorer, then went into the settings. I turned on the root function, and then used the option below it that said something like "mount root to enable write." I clicked that. ES File Explorer didn't have a change permission feature, so I held down the home button and switched over to supermanager explorer. Now the root directory read "/(r/w)." I was then able to change the permissions for /sdcard/.
The podcasts from google listen at the NPR app I was using were still not downloading properly. I rebooted the phone. Strangely, the permissions that I had just set in the root directory, and the test directory I created in root, were both gone. I don't know how that happens.
I tried using BeyondPod, which works for downloading to /mnt/sdcard/. I wonder if that means Google Listen and the NPR app (DroidShogun) were coded to save to /Sdcard/ rather than prompting the API for a path.
I am running Samsung's Android 4.1.1 (XXCLK7) on my P5110 (Wi-Fi European).
I am rooted (confirmed by Root Checker Basic).
I am trying to disable/remove the arrow that launches the "mini apps", as I keep tapping it accidentally when pressing Space on the keyboard - it's very frustrating!
I deleted the System/framework/minimode.jar file as suggested here using ASTRO File Manager and rebooted, but there is no change.
Any ideas?
you're almost there: delete (or better rename) also the "system/framework/minimode.odex" file, then reboot the tablet. no more mini-apps launcher
behemot24 said:
you're almost there: delete (or better rename) also the "system/framework/minimode.odex" file, then reboot the tablet. no more mini-apps launcher
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I just realised - ASTRO File Manager wasn't actually deleting the file, and File Explorer (with the root add-on) says "Access was denied" when I try.
Any idea why?
As I said, Root Checker Basic says I am rooted :S
EDIT: I tried to enter "mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system" into the Terminal Emulator and restarted the tablet - didn't help.
Also, using Mount /system (rw / ro) didn't work.
EDIT #2: Sorted it! I opened File Explorer (with the root add-on) with chose "System (Root)" and deleted it that way. Restarted - and it worked a treat
Alright I want to move my location spoofer app to /system/app so I can watch my hometown team on MLB.tv. This worked fine on my LG Nitro running CM10, but when I tried on my stock infinity (rooted, not updated), it won't let me. It just says "paste failed" when I try to move it. Anyone have any advice as to how to fix this?
Have y o u tried mounting the directory as rw so you can paste in there?
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Sinker1345 said:
Have y o u tried mounting the directory as rw so you can paste in there?
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No I haven't, but just to clarify the app is currently installed on the internal memory, not sd card. I am just trying to move it from one folder to a different folder. Is this still necessary?
It may be, if the directory is mounted as read only you won't be able to copy into it
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mgoblueno1 said:
No I haven't, but just to clarify the app is currently installed on the internal memory, not sd card. I am just trying to move it from one folder to a different folder. Is this still necessary?
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In normal operation, /system is mounted read-only, so you need to remount it as writable first. Root-enabled file managers usually have an option for that.
Thanks guys, will try this out tonight
Alright I tried editing permissions on the system folder, the app, and the root manager app, but they were already all checked (read, write, execute). I also tried just cut/pasting a picture i took to /system/app and I didn't work either...
EDIT: I just tried the remount app, and rewrote the /system folder as rw and it still didn't work
If anyone else has any suggestions on how to fix this let me know!
mgoblueno1 said:
If anyone else has any suggestions on how to fix this let me know!
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mgoblueno1 said:
Alright I tried editing permissions on the system folder, the app, and the root manager app, but they were already all checked (read, write, execute). I also tried just cut/pasting a picture i took to /system/app and I didn't work either...
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That's not how you do it. Those are chmod permissions for files and directories. That controls which user groups have rwx permissions for access; nothing to do with mounts. To allow for rw access to /system you need to either do it from within a root browser (ES file explorer, tools), the remount app, or type this into the terminal:
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
Copy your file or directory, then remount the system back as ro (so you don't accidentally delete something - that's why its mounted ro by default)
Code:
su
mount -o remount,ro /system
mgoblueno1 said:
EDIT: I just tried the remount app, and rewrote the /system folder as rw and it still didn't work
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I just tried this and it works fine. After you made your selections for /system and rw, did you click the top "Remount" button and get a small pop-up "Success!..." notification that it completed its operation? I also verified that I could copy a test file into /system/app after toggling these settings. You are doing something wrong. Read this all again.
[Edit] The only reason I can think of that it might be failing is you are really not rooted or have a corrupt root. If all else fails, run the Root Checker app to see if you really have valid root. Open up your su app and see if it prompts you to update its binaries and let it if it does (superSU).
elfaure said:
That's not how you do it. Those are chmod permissions for files and directories. That controls which user groups have rwx permissions for access; nothing to do with mounts. To allow for rw access to /system you need to either do it from within a root browser (ES file explorer, tools), the remount app, or type this into the terminal:
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
Copy your file or directory, then remount the system back as ro (so you don't accidentally delete something - that's why its mounted ro by default)
Code:
su
mount -o remount,ro /system
I just tried this and it works fine. After you made your selections for /system and rw, did you click the top "Remount" button and get a small pop-up "Success!..." notification that it completed its operation? I also verified that I could copy a test file into /system/app after toggling these settings. You are doing something wrong. Read this all again.
[Edit] The only reason I can think of that it might be failing is you are really not rooted or have a corrupt root. If all else fails, run the Root Checker app to see if you really have valid root. Open up your su app and see if it prompts you to update its binaries and let it if it does (superSU).
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Thanks this worked!
mgoblueno1 said:
Thanks this worked!
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Glad you got it worked out. Which way worked for you?
So I'm not new to the world of root and fun so don't get all crazy on me. I've looked around but can't figure out how to get user apps to covert to system apps. This dang pixel makes crap hard. Ha ha
Via terminal commands (root required, any terminal emulator from the appstore should do)
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
cp /sdcard/appnamehere.apk /system/priv-app/
chmod 644 /system/priv-app/appnamehere.apk
reboot
A lot of people use Link2SD or Titanium Backup for doing this through GUI as well. I've never had much luck with Link2SD for some reason. Again, you must be rooted.
Good Luck and let us know how you make out! :laugh:
mark7807 said:
Via terminal commands (root required, any terminal emulator from the appstore should do)
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
cp /sdcard/appnamehere.apk /system/priv-app/
chmod 644 /system/priv-app/appnamehere.apk
reboot
A lot of people use Link2SD or Titanium Backup for doing this through GUI as well. I've never had much luck with Link2SD for some reason. Again, you must be rooted.
Good Luck and let us know how you make out! :laugh:
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On my Pixel I actually don't have a "/system/priv-app" folder. My "root system" folder seems to be /system/system.
As a result I do have /system/system/priv-app ... installing apps there does seem to work so far. Hope this helps someone!
This was all I had to change. All other instructions from the OP remain in tact for me.