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[Q] Why can't I save in /sdcard/ but can save in /mnt/sdcard?

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.

Can't get acces to /system

Hello,
I have a sony xperia e3, with unlocked bootloader, and it is rooted.
But I don't have write access to /system.
How can I fix this?
Greetz

Ps, I have rooted with the mobile kingo root app and then I have unlocked my bootloader. I can't change the ric because it changes back to the default when I save it.

This thread may be closed or deleted, it was ok after I rooted with the mobile kingroot app

Use es file explorer

getting rw on /system
Wouter_ said:
This thread may be closed or deleted, it was ok after I rooted with the mobile kingroot app
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try mounting rw in / system with terminal emulator or es file explorer if that doesn't work
get an apk named " super su me " from Google and run the application
lingo super user and kinguser don't let u get rw on /system
super su me app let's u get rid of lingo super user and get super is as your super user manager then try mounting rw in /system using terminal or es it'll work for sure this time

System write failed after root

Hi,
i rooted my mate8 succefully, but i can't modify files on root/system
I tryed to modify build.prop but i'm not able to save
I used mx explorer and grant proper permissions on super-su .
The root is applied ( checked with the cecker root application)
Any suggest?

Remount system as read/write, that usually isn't done automatically.

ufoman said:
Remount system as read/write, that usually isn't done automatically.
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thanks for reply, solved by re-root my mate....something was wrong at first time

Error in removing system app folder in Lenovo K8 Note (Nougat 7.1.1)

I'm a newbie and this is my first thread.
I'm using Lenovo K8 Note, rooted & flashed TWRP.
By using Terminal Emulator command:
Su
Busybox mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
I can uninstall system app like Duo, Google Play Movies, etc, which I never used with ES File Explorer. But whenever I restart the device, it automatically install it back.
So, I check the system file and found out that the application folder in system/app and system/vendor/operator/app can't be deleted. Seems like that the cause of automatic restore of the app.
Any one knows how to delete such folder? Please..

Android: How do I Get Read-Only Access to System & Data Partition Without Rooting?

Android: How do I Get Read-Only Access to System & Data Partition Without Rooting?
Hi everyone. I have an Android 7 device. It's not rooted. I need a file manager/utility that allows me to view the files & folders of the root directory; specifically the System and Data partitions. I don't need 'Write' permissions, just Read-Only. I want to copy some files. In other words, I don't want to root the device. I just need read-only access. I would prefer a file manager type app but I'm open to other methods.
I have tried Solid Explorer. It shows the System Partition but not the Data partition. Thanks.

TheoFitchner said:
Hi everyone. I have an Android 7 device. It's not rooted. I need a file manager/utility that allows me to view the files & folders of the root directory; specifically the System and Data partitions. I don't need 'Write' permissions, just Read-Only. I want to copy some files. In other words, I don't want to root the device. I just need read-only access. I would prefer a file manager type app but I'm open to other methods.
I have tried Solid Explorer. It shows the System Partition but not the Data partition. Thanks.
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Try root browser:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree

@RaiZProduction
Thanks for your comment. However, I have tried Root Browser as well as FX File Explorer but still no success. I want to copy some files from an app's folder in /data/data/app folder
Both apps simply list the folders in /data/data but when I open the folder of any app, its contents are not displayed in Root Browser and in FX Browser, I get the message Access Denied. See the attached images.
I don't know how to use ABD. I'm searching for a command manual.

TheoFitchner said:
I don't know how to use ABD. I'm searching for a command manual.
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https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=a.....69i57j0l5.2270j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8