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Copying files from /data/data..

I'm having some problems copying the files i need from /data/data.. I'm using an old version of SUFBS (tried android mate also, same results), as root explorer is a paid app
So, the thing is, I'm finding the files i need, but when i try to copy them nothing happens. No errors. The files just don't appear where i sent them
Please help
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I use estrongs file manager with root explorer turned on in options.

Yes, I have tried that too before but it doesn't work on my phone. It only works on Cyanogen and hiapk ROMs
Any more ideas?
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Try this from 'adb shell' or a terminal emulator on your phone.
su
cp -rf /data/data/dirtocopy /sdcard/diryouwantyourfiles/
I think you'll need busybox installed as android doesn't come with cp.

Done.
Had to give up and use Root Explorer lol
Thanks anyway mercianary
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Deleted Swype on accident :(

I was messing with my newly rooted A2 while driving (I know, it's a big no no ><) and I accidentally deleted swype. I tried factory resetting the phone and now all that shows up is the Multi touch keyboard in settings. Can anyone post it so I can re-install it?

Here ya go. And remember no playing with your phone while driving...You could really mess up your phone.

Thank you! I installed it but it's not working?? I did it like a regular app, am I supposed to install it in a different way??
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You have to use root explorer and put it into /system/apps/ folder then restart the phone.

I did and still nothing >< do I need to set permissions??
Edit: or maybe I need the .odex file that comes with it?? I'm just giving ideas :/
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Ok so I messed around with the permissions a bit and I can get Swype to appear in the settings and input method BUT it keeps FC whenever I try to access swype settings or switch to it as my keyboard. Any suggestions?? DO I need the .odex file??
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you need to fix permissions and need the odex file, as well as the libSwypeCore.so file from /system/lib

I overwrote the latinIME.apk and latinIME.odex on my atrix 2 and forgot to backup can someone get me the stock apk and odex files? and will using root explorer work or will i have to use adb? thanks in advance, i'm kinda new at this.
nevermind, i found the post with all of the system apps, it's right here if anyone needs it.

lilhaiti said:
You have to use root explorer and put it into /system/apps/ folder then restart the phone.
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Do NOT use root explorer EVER, to put system files in place. ALWAYS use adb to push the files, then chmod them to 550 once they are moved into place.
Jim
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Use swift x it is much better ;-)
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My download folder keeps deleting?

This is the second time that my download folder deletes out of nowhere. Like not the folder itself but the content....no clue why and im clueless on what to do?
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My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete!

My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete!
My SGS3 has a "RetailMedia" folder which contains pictures and music but I cannot delete it. I've wiped it clean but that folder is undeleteable. can someone tell me how I can delete it? its stored in the internal SD. thanks
I've tried deleting it using root explorer but its says 'delete failed'

Re: My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete
Try formatting internal storage in recovery. Conversely, you could Odin flash rooted VRBLK3 which wipes /sdcard. mrRobinson has a thread in the dev section which contains pre-rooted roms.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Try formatting internal storage in recovery. Conversely, you could Odin flash rooted VRBLK3 which wipes /sdcard. mrRobinson has a thread in the dev section which contains pre-rooted roms.
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But i currently have a custom rom installed. can i back it up through CWM and then format my internal SD with CWM and then restore from backup? but wouldn't that also back up the said folder?

Re: My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete
If your phone is rooted you could use terminal to change the access to it. The command is chmod 777 RetailMedia
You must be one directory up from it so in the terminal type cd /sdcard before you run the command
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Jarredw said:
If your phone is rooted you could use terminal to change the access to it. The command is chmod 777 RetailMedia
You must be one directory up from it so in the terminal type cd /sdcard before you run the command
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i downloaded the android terminal emulator and then ran "cd /sdcard" command to change the directory but after that wehn i ran "chmod 777 RetailMedia" it says operation not successful. am i using the command wrong? thanks

Re: My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete
I'm really interested to see how this works myself. I tried helping someone with the rm - rf command in a similar situation but it wouldn't take.
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it says some file systems like sd card do not allow permission changes.

Re: My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete
Sorry I forgot to mention to type su so you have root permissions
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Jarredw said:
Sorry I forgot to mention to type su so you have root permissions
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I tried that too. But didn't work.
HOWEVER, I was able to wipe it CLEAN using "megawipe" : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876578,
All is good now. thanks everyone for taking the timeout to help! really appreciate the effort. :highfive:

Adb push w/o root!!!

Can't we push an apk to /system without having to root the device and mounting the system partition????
Found that there are some add ons available for SDK that doesn't need root.
P.S: Not for me, but my sisters phone. Shes pretty rough user and does not want to lose warranty.
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goateegauti said:
Can't we push an apk to /system without having to root the device and mounting the system partition????
Found that there are some add ons available for SDK that doesn't need root.
P.S: Not for me, but my sisters phone. Shes pretty rough user and does not want to lose warranty.
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I never tried it but i think it is possible bcoz i pulled whole /system folder from unrooted mobile
Just make sure you have proper driver installed
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Pulling apps doesn't require root permissions but to push apps we need to change the system partition with RW access. I found somewhere on net that for nook HD and HD+ there are some plugins available for SDK through which they can modify system partition without the device being rooted. Is there any plugins available for other OEMS.
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I had pushed fonts to /system partition of an unrooted mobile
i just used adb and pushed the files
didn't need anything else
hope apps can also be pushed :fingers-crossed: