system app - Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

HI,
here's the problem...I tried to install snote3 app for the new 4.4.2 leaked rom but can't succeded because the file was corrupted.
Now if I try to delete the file with root browser (both manually or trying to overwrite it with a new snote3 file) the app says "succesfully done" but nothing really happen...the file is still there.
If I try with other apps rather than root browser the operation simply fails...so I'm in a situation where JUST THAT FILE can't be delete,renamed,overwritten,launched and so I'm obviously can't install the new application.
Any idea?
thank you

rocker1983 said:
HI,
here's the problem...I tried to install snote3 app for the new 4.4.2 leaked rom but can't succeded because the file was corrupted.
Now if I try to delete the file with root browser (both manually or trying to overwrite it with a new snote3 file) the app says "succesfully done" but nothing really happen...the file is still there.
If I try with other apps rather than root browser the operation simply fails...so I'm in a situation where JUST THAT FILE can't be delete,renamed,overwritten,launched and so I'm obviously can't install the new application.
Any idea?
thank you
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have you ran permissions fix? Have you tried adb method?

rocker1983 said:
HI,
here's the problem...I tried to install snote3 app for the new 4.4.2 leaked rom but can't succeded because the file was corrupted.
Now if I try to delete the file with root browser (both manually or trying to overwrite it with a new snote3 file) the app says "succesfully done" but nothing really happen...the file is still there.
If I try with other apps rather than root browser the operation simply fails...so I'm in a situation where JUST THAT FILE can't be delete,renamed,overwritten,launched and so I'm obviously can't install the new application.
Any idea?
thank you
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BTW, you said that you are using Root Browser, but did you enable the R/W on System files ?
If that's not working try another Root Browser (Root Explorer or ES File explorer are recommended)
...And I assume that you are rooted being installed with Leaked 4.4.2 ROM.
You can only delete,replace or modify system files IF you have enabled R/W on system files, which is most Root file manager set the default to disabled.
If you still can't remove it,I recommend you use AROMA File Manager.
AROMA File Manager can only be open in Recovery (CWM & Philz/Advanced CWM...never tried TWRP)

Solved! Thank you guys
Inviato dal mio SM-P605 utilizzando Tapatalk

rocker1983 said:
Solved! Thank you guys
Inviato dal mio SM-P605 utilizzando Tapatalk
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Can you elaborate by telling us what did you do to solve your problem?
It might help other people

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[Q] Permissions change was not successful (root explorer)

Hello Members
I'm kinda new to rooting, i just installed ics 4.0.4 rooted it and now im having problems changing permissions in root explorer. Im trying to install Talk_with_AV_no_wifi.zip. I'm following the instructions from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390818. But its not working for me.
Any help would be appreciated.
just a guess but mayybe becuase it is in the i-777 forum, it could have diff, libs or something. idk if im right or not.
It worked fine when i had gingerbread. Since ive had ics been having issues with root explorer. I got passed moving the file from sd to system/app with help from other threads but when i try to change permissions in root explorer i get the message.
OONICO81 said:
It worked fine when i had gingerbread. Since ive had ics been having issues with root explorer. I got passed moving the file from sd to system/app with help from other threads but when i try to change permissions in root explorer i get the message.
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What's the message?
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A warning box pops up and contains this message: Permissions change was not successful. Please note that some file systems (e.g. SD card) do not allow permission changes
OONICO81 said:
A warning box pops up and contains this message: Permissions change was not successful. Please note that some file systems (e.g. SD card) do not allow permission changes
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If its a mod from a different phone it probably won't work. I am on my phone and can't look right now.
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The mod isn't phone specific, it worked when i had gingerbread on the same phone.
Check Superuser SU for any errors. It may have denied permissions. If so, just click the button at the bottom to enable RootExplorer to make SU changes.
Please help me...!!!
when i m trying to chage the permission in root explorer its showing me...'Permissions change was not successful. Please note that some file systems(e.g SD Card) do not allow permission changes.'
plz tell me how to solv it...I have LG P698 mobile phone...its hv android 2.3.4
I've got root, SuperSU, and it won't let me change the files at all. I can't rename the files. Just says, "HotspotProvision.akp cannot be renamed because the file system is read-only". I can't find a permissions option. Do I need the pay version of Root Explorer?
What am I missing here?
The filesystem needs mounted as read write
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I'm getting this I gs3. It's something to do with 4.4
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The problem maybe with supersu binaries, delete these files through twrp or cwm recovery
system/etc/install-recovey.sh
system/xbin/ksud, ku.sud and su

Editing permissions

I root my phone as a thread
In the site but when I use root Explorer to edit permissions of some
Folders ex: system it says Warning
Permissions change was not successful. Please note that some file systems
(E. G. SD cars) do not allow permission changes
Also I use root Explorer as r-w
Sameh Amnoun said:
I root my phone as a thread
In the site but when I use root Explorer to edit permissions of some
Folders ex: system it says Warning
Permissions change was not successful. Please note that some file systems
(E. G. SD cars) do not allow permission changes
Also I use root Explorer as r-w
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you rooted your phone as a thread?
what does that mean?
No some permissions are unable to change because it is for safe purposes because you might screw up your phone if you change the permissions or there is a duplicate file of it
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ShadowsDie said:
you rooted your phone as a thread?
what does that mean?
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Sorryyyyyyyy for confusing you by not describing the way that I rooted the phone with
I ROOTED the phone by
1.put the phone in download mode
2. Flash CWM by ordin
3. put the phone in recovery mode
4.install zip superuser 3.1.1 arm. Zip
And I want to edit permissions of system folder to copy files to system/bin
Sameh Amnoun said:
Sorryyyyyyyy for confusing you by not describing the way that I rooted the phone with
I ROOTED the phone by
1.put the phone in download mode
2. Flash CWM by ordin
3. put the phone in recovery mode
4.install zip superuser 3.1.1 arm. Zip
And I want to edit permissions of system folder to copy files to system/bin
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ok... i think there is a newer one in development section, with superuser 3.1.3
but i don't know if that is the problem, anyway you can redo the whole process of rooting, starting with flashing stock or you can change the app
i use root explorer and it works nicely, never had a problem with it
another thing you can try is flashing a custom rom, maybe its a firmware problem
ShadowsDie said:
ok... i think there is a newer one in development section, with superuser 3.1.3
but i don't know if that is the problem, anyway you can redo the whole process of rooting, starting with flashing stock or you can change the app
i use root explorer and it works nicely, never had a problem with it
another thing you can try is flashing a custom rom, maybe its a firmware problem
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May you tell me a nice custom room
Sameh Amnoun said:
May you tell me a nice custom room
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stock based: inspiration v17.3
AOSP: CM by TheWhisp

Default gallery app

I just realized that the default gallery app is not installed on my phone. I can't remember if I somehow uninstalled it or if it was removed after updating my phone. My Galaxy core is on stock 4.1.2 and I've rooted it. How or where can I get the default 4.1.2 gallery app;?
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Anyone?
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bikey77 said:
Anyone?
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Is your rom deodexed?
It's the stock rom, I've simply rooted it.
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bikey77 said:
It's the stock rom, I've simply rooted it.
Sent from my Galaxy Core
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Here U go
MirXas said:
Here U go
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Wow, thanks! I'll let you know how it went.
bikey77 said:
Wow, thanks! I'll let you know how it went.
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Copy both files to /system/app and set correct permissions to SecGallery2apk (see attachment), then restart phone.
MirXas said:
Copy both files to /system/app and set correct permissions to SecGallery2apk (see attachment), then restart phone.
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In system/app the .odex file was already there. However, i tried copying both files to the /app dir and they fail to copy. I also tried to simply install the app and it also fails. I'm puzzled.
bikey77 said:
In system/app the .odex file was already there. However, i tried copying both files to the /app dir and they fail to copy. I also tried to simply install the app and it also fails. I'm puzzled.
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You need root explorer (assuming the device is rooted). Do not install it, but copy it to /system/app, set permissions, restart phone. Everything until restarting is done in root explorer.
Strange thing happens. I've downloaded the files to my extsdcard, I copy them to system/app and I then browse the files to make sure they're there and only the odex file is present. I'm using Root File Manager.
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bikey77 said:
Strange thing happens. I've downloaded the files to my extsdcard, I copy them to system/app and I then browse the files to make sure they're there and only the odex file is present. I'm using Root File Manager.
Sent from my Galaxy Core
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I think the odex file was already there, just the apk was deleted.
Actually, I don't know what's wrong. Try a different root explorer/root file manager to MOVE these two files to the system/app directory. Also before that, you have to mount the system partition as R/W, not R/O. U can do that in adb (command "adb remount") or with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=lt (I'm sure there are other ways to do that, but I prefer these two).
I'll give it a try
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[Q] Can't find TWRP folder or backup

I am having trouble finding my nandroid backup file made with TWRP. I can't even find the TWRP directory! This file system is so confusing! I have tried ES File Explorer, Root Browser, and tried searching the file system using my laptop. I have even searched for "2014-12-13" and nothing is found. Can anyone please help? Nexus 5 on Android 5.0 w/ TWRP v2.8.1.0
I had probaby the same problem as you are facing. N5 with TWRP 2.8.1.0. After making nandroid I could not get the backup to show up within the TWRP folder (which is visible and accessible with ES File Explorer).
This issue was when I was using this specific Lollipop 5.0 rom (don't know if it is rom related or not) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57372774&postcount=1
Then I went looking for another Lollipop rom, specifically a 5.0.1 version and found this one :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56734946&postcount=1
After flashing this rom and making nandroid the backup shows up normally within ES File Explorer. Not more issues.
Don't know if this helps, hopefully :fingers-crossed:
daffie said:
I had probaby the same problem as you are facing. N5 with TWRP 2.8.1.0. After making nandroid I could not get the backup to show up within the TWRP folder (which is visible and accessible with ES File Explorer).
This issue was when I was using this specific Lollipop 5.0 rom (don't know if it is rom related or not) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57372774&postcount=1
Then I went looking for another Lollipop rom, specifically a 5.0.1 version and found this one :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56734946&postcount=1
After flashing this rom and making nandroid the backup shows up normally within ES File Explorer. Not more issues.
Don't know if this helps, hopefully :fingers-crossed:
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I flashed factory image 5.0 Lollipop from Google's website. I don't think our issue is related. I can't even find a TWRP folder.
Nebul0us said:
I flashed factory image 5.0 Lollipop from Google's website. I don't think our issue is related. I can't even find a TWRP folder.
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Ok I see.
Nebul0us said:
I flashed factory image 5.0 Lollipop from Google's website. I don't think our issue is related. I can't even find a TWRP folder.
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Look in /data/media/0
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Nebul0us said:
I am having trouble finding my nandroid backup file made with TWRP. I can't even find the TWRP directory! This file system is so confusing! I have tried ES File Explorer, Root Browser, and tried searching the file system using my laptop. I have even searched for "2014-12-13" and nothing is found. Can anyone please help? Nexus 5 on Android 5.0 w/ TWRP v2.8.1.0
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Terminal
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0/*
jd1639 said:
Look in /data/media/0
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/data folder is empty
Nebul0us said:
/data folder is empty
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It isn't empty. You're just using a file explorer that isn't very good at reading things that need root permissions
rootSU said:
It isn't empty. You're just using a file explorer that isn't very good at reading things that need root permissions
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I'm using ES File Explorer. But SuperSU doesn't show it having root access. How do I give it root access? It was my impression that ES was THE way to go for file explorer apps...is there a better one? Obviously opinion, but I'm open to suggestion...
Edit: Okay, using Root Browser I found the TWRP directory and the backup. However when connected to PC, windows explorer can't see it. How do I move the backup to my PC? This is ridiculously complicated to backup to PC...
Nebul0us said:
I'm using ES File Explorer. But SuperSU doesn't show it having root access. How do I give it root access? It was my impression that ES was THE way to go for file explorer apps...is there a better one? Obviously opinion, but I'm open to suggestion...
Edit: Okay, using Root Browser I found the TWRP directory and the backup. However when connected to PC, windows explorer can't see it. How do I move the backup to my PC? This is ridiculously complicated to backup to PC...
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Install a terminal emulator and run the commands that @Aerowinder suggested. See my /sdcard problems thread in general for more information
rootSU said:
Install a terminal emulator and run the commands that @Aerowinder suggested. See my /sdcard problems thread in general for more information
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I am trying to run those commands and getting "The selected command does not exist."
Nebul0us said:
I am trying to run those commands and getting "The selected command does not exist."
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Screenshot?
Nebul0us said:
I'm using ES File Explorer. But SuperSU doesn't show it having root access. How do I give it root access? It was my impression that ES was THE way to go for file explorer apps...is there a better one? Obviously opinion, but I'm open to suggestion...
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open the side menu and expand the tools menu, find root explorer and hit on
rootSU said:
Screenshot?
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Nebul0us said:
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I don't know that terminal. Try "terminal emulator"by jackpal
rootSU said:
I don't know that terminal. Try "terminal emulator"by jackpal
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This is what I get when I try to install that terminal...which is why I went with that other one...
Nebul0us said:
This is what I get when I try to install that terminal...which is why I went with that other one...
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That's a known issue on Lollipop. It happens when 2 apps require the same permission.
Have you got ROM toolbox installed? That app is known to conflict with jack pal
If not, you'll need to run a Logcat whilst installing to find out which app is conflicting
rootSU said:
That's a known issue on Lollipop. It happens when 2 apps require the same permission.
Have you got ROM toolbox installed? That app is known to conflict with jack pal
If not, you'll need to run a Logcat whilst installing to find out which app is conflicting
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Okay, so I uninstalled ROM Toolbox and the terminal I had. Good call :good:
So now the question is, what did that command do? Hahaha...
/data/media/0 is supposed to be the mount point for /sdcard. Sometimes when flashing lollipop, this association breaks, making your /sdcard contents (and sometimes just some of it) disappear. The command restores that
rootSU said:
/data/media/0 is supposed to be the mount point for /sdcard. Sometimes when flashing lollipop, this association breaks, making your /sdcard contents (and sometimes just some of it) disappear. The command restores that
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Okay but how does that benefit me? And how can I view my backup locations in windows explorer?

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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