To disable this feature, you need root.
start off by opening up a file explorer, I used Root Browser.
head off to /data/data/com.android.mms/shared_prefs/
once in that folder, open up com.android.mms_preferences.xml
scroll down and find <boolean name="pref_key_backlight" value="true" />
change true to false.
save, and reboot.
have someone send you a message with the screen off. it should work.
So when the screen is off and I get a text the screen will my light up?
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Soldi3rxx said:
So when the screen is off and I get a text the screen will my light up?
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it should not light up. I did this to mine because I hate when its in my pocket and starts to unlock. ha.
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FINALLY!!!!!!! I've been trying to find a solution for this for weeks without having to use a different messaging app or an app to control notifications!
Thank you very much for sharing!!!!!!
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To disable this feature, you need root.
start off by opening up a file explorer, I used Root Browser.
head off to /data/data/com.android.mms/shared_prefs/
once in that folder, open up com.android.mms_preferences.xml
scroll down and find <boolean name="pref_key_backlight" value="true" />
change true to false.
save, and reboot.
have someone send you a message with the screen off. it should work.
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no problem man, Im not a fan of the screen turning on when you receive anything so I find a way to shut it off.
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PuffJr2 said:
To disable this feature, you need root.
start off by opening up a file explorer, I used Root Browser.
head off to /data/data/com.android.mms/shared_prefs/
once in that folder, open up com.android.mms_preferences.xml
scroll down and find <boolean name="pref_key_backlight" value="true" />
change true to false.
save, and reboot.
have someone send you a message with the screen off. it should work.
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Every time I change the file to false and reboot, it reverts back to its old settings. How do I fix this?
kkl1993 said:
Every time I change the file to false and reboot, it reverts back to its old settings. How do I fix this?
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are you saving before you reboot? if you don't save, the changes will revert.
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are you saving before you reboot? if you don't save, the changes will revert.
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I select "Save & Exit" and it saves fine. But I reboot, it reverts back.
kkl1993 said:
I select "Save & Exit" and it saves fine. But I reboot, it reverts back.
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hmm. thats strange. what kind of phone is it?
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hmm. thats strange. what kind of phone is it?
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Verizon Galaxy S5, rooted.
kkl1993 said:
Verizon Galaxy S5, rooted.
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what did you use to edit the xml?
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what did you use to edit the xml?
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I am using Root Explorer
kkl1993 said:
I am using Root Explorer
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try using Root Browser. it'll have a popup when you click the xml file, use RB text editor.
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try using Root Browser. it'll have a popup when you click the xml file, use RB text editor.
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Wow I guess there is a big difference. It worked. Thanks.
kkl1993 said:
Wow I guess there is a big difference. It worked. Thanks.
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Anytime man. glad i can help.
Dude you rock:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Excellent. Hated that. Thanks
PuffJr2 said:
To disable this feature, you need root.
start off by opening up a file explorer, I used Root Browser.
head off to /data/data/com.android.mms/shared_prefs/
once in that folder, open up com.android.mms_preferences.xml
scroll down and find <boolean name="pref_key_backlight" value="true" />
change true to false.
save, and reboot.
have someone send you a message with the screen off. it should work.
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On my Verizon SGS5, rooted, it already says true and the phone screen never comes on when I receive any message. I would like it to. Any ideas?
sgtcasey said:
On my Verizon SGS5, rooted, it already says true and the phone screen never comes on when I receive any message. I would like it to. Any ideas?
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are you using a different MMS program or Stock Samsung one?
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are you using a different MMS program or Stock Samsung one?
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I'm using Textra but even when I used the default one after first getting the phone I never noticed it lighting up when I'd receive a message. It was one of the things I was a little disappointed at when compared to the iPhone 5 I switched over from but certainly wasn't something to get all upset over.
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Anyway to get the notification leds/button lights to flash when a text received on 2.3.3 like it does on cm7?
EDIT: found this, works perfectly.
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There is an app in the Market called LG 2X/Black/3D Notifications that works with the G2X. It worked without root with 2.2 but apparently it requires root with 2.3.3 due to some changes LG made to the phone.
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Anyway to have this app manually grant permission? I am rooted with stock 2.3.3 and it was working before for me but its not granting su permission
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Does your battery drain after you installed this app?
saotua said:
Does your battery drain after you installed this app?
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Yessss
Thanks. i thought it just my phone.
Hi, I'm new here and I this is my first droid, so i need some help. I have done an extensive search and looks like I'm the only one with this problem.
I've rooted my g2x (2.3.3), etc, installed the notification led, change permissions to rw-rw-rw (sys/devices/plataform/star_touch_led/wled), so far so good. But when I reboot (turn off/turn on) the phone my permissions get back to rw-rw-r. So every time I turn on the phone I have to change it manually.
What am I doing wrong? Am I missing something? Phone problem?
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Hi, I'm new here and I this is my first droid, so i need some help. I have done an extensive search and looks like I'm the only one with this problem.
I've rooted my g2x (2.3.3), etc, installed the notification led, change permissions to rw-rw-rw (sys/devices/plataform/star_touch_led/wled), so far so good. But when I reboot (turn off/turn on) the phone my permissions get back to rw-rw-r. So every time I turn on the phone I have to change it manually.
What am I doing wrong? Am I missing something? Phone problem?
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Well for one, when you install the app there's no need to change its permission like that. Maybe that's why it switches back after a reboot..
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noodles2224 said:
Well for one, when you install the app there's no need to change its permission like that. Maybe that's why it switches back after a reboot..
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That's on Froyo.
On gingerbread, this app doesn't work that way. If I dont change the permissions it will never work. It's like when I turnoff/turn on the phone the permissions get back to "factory data reset".
Anyone with the same problem?
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Well, finally it's solved. Dunno how, but the permissions doesn't' change anymore. Thank anyway.
noodles2224 said:
Anyway to have this app manually grant permission? I am rooted with stock 2.3.3 and it was working before for me but its not granting su permission
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Do you have the latest version from the Market. It detects whether or not the file is readable and asks you if it can make changes, and then gets superuser permissions. It must set the file settings every time the phone boots. If you do have the latest version try going into the program interface itself and see if there are options for this. If you cannot find them, simply uninstall the program (delete its data first) and then reinstall it. The first time you run it the program should go through whatever it needs to do to get su permissions, etc. You must be rooted on GB for this app to work.
I am rooted, I know how to use that apparently but fir some reason it doesn't detect anymore. But I got a modified version from the Dev and it skips the detection part. The dev said he figured out why it was doing it. Might be an update or something ..
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I've been doing some searching around the web and haven't been able to find a fix for this yet. I flashed the latest Jelly Bean leak last night and noticed that the circle notifications on the lockscreen are gone (the ones for missed calls/new messages). I saw a fix for the Galaxy Note II that involved changing a file name and that would bring those back. Is there any way to bring them back on the S3?
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I've been doing some searching around the web and haven't been able to find a fix for this yet. I flashed the latest Jelly Bean leak last night and noticed that the circle notifications on the lockscreen are gone (the ones for missed calls/new messages). I saw a fix for the Galaxy Note II that involved changing a file name and that would bring those back. Is there any way to bring them back on the S3?
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Simple fix. You need a File Explorer app that has Root permissions, access to Root directory, and can mount System files as writable (I recommend ES File Explorer).
In you file explorer, navigate to "/system/csc/" and rename "customer xml" to "customer xml.bak".
Restart your phone. The Lock icon and "verizon wireless" text will be gone from your lockscreen, and the bubble notifications will be back.
I've tried that using CleanRom5 and it didn't work for me :-/
Brian Gove said:
I've tried that using CleanRom5 and it didn't work for me :-/
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Did you restart your device afterwards? It is working just fine for me right now on CleanRom5.
I'm having the problem too. I tried the fix posted above with no luck after restart.
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I'm not sure what you guys are doing, but this solution definitely works and has been done by hundreds of people successfully.
My guess is that you don't have the proper root permissions to change the file name (it's a system file). Do it using ES File Explorer. Go into the ES File Explorer settings, go into the Root Settings, and check all of the boxes. Then rename the file. It works on CleanRom 5, I am 100% positive of that.
I have no yet flashed CleanRom5.5, but I am 99% positive this same solution will work on that as well.
pdykstra said:
I'm not sure what you guys are doing, but this solution definitely works and has been done by hundreds of people successfully.
My guess is that you don't have the proper root permissions to change the file name (it's a system file). Do it using ES File Explorer. Go into the ES File Explorer settings, go into the Root Settings, and check all of the boxes. Then rename the file. It works on CleanRom 5, I am 100% positive of that.
I have no yet flashed CleanRom5.5, but I am 99% positive this same solution will work on that as well.
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I've used root explorer in ROM toolbox and ES both. I've followed the steps outlined above, doublechecked that the rename took and rebooted several times. And this is the results.
pdykstra said:
Simple fix. You need a File Explorer app that has Root permissions, access to Root directory, and can mount System files as writable (I recommend ES File Explorer).
In you file explorer, navigate to "/system/csc/" and rename "customer xml" to "customer xml.bak".
Restart your phone. The Lock icon and "verizon wireless" text will be gone from your lockscreen, and the bubble notifications will be back.
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This worked for me on Stock-Rooted. Thank you.
Brian Gove said:
I've used root explorer in ROM toolbox and ES both. I've followed the steps outlined above, doublechecked that the rename took and rebooted several times. And this is the results.
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Your using aosp msg app. Or gosms. I'm unsure but the looks of your screen shot that's the problem. You have to be using the tw mms app. Hope that helps :thumbup:
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Brian Gove said:
I've used root explorer in ROM toolbox and ES both. I've followed the steps outlined above, doublechecked that the rename took and rebooted several times. And this is the results.
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Yes, the bubble notifications ONLY work with the TouchWIZ messaging and dialer apps.
Just did this on stock k3. Thanks!
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xM Minton Mx said:
Your using aosp msg app. Or gosms. I'm unsure but the looks of your screen shot that's the problem. You have to be using the tw mms app. Hope that helps :thumbup:
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Yes, the bubble notifications ONLY work with the TouchWIZ messaging and dialer apps.
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Ahh... I thought since I replaced the SecMms apk that it would still work.
I was able to do that fix, but every time I unlock the phone, it shows the hint "swipe this notification to see new messages" or whatever. I changed it back because that was annoying me, but it just kept coming back. If anyone knows a fix, let me know. I miss my bubble notifications.
1000cleverlines said:
I was able to do that fix, but every time I unlock the phone, it shows the hint "swipe this notification to see new messages" or whatever. I changed it back because that was annoying me, but it just kept coming back. If anyone knows a fix, let me know. I miss my bubble notifications.
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I'm glad you mentioned this, because it was happening to me too. Go into Application Manager>All Apps and find the app called "Help". Click "Disable". You will only have to to do this once. Only downside is that you will lose all of these little How-To dialogues, not just the one for the bubble notifications, so make sure you know how to use all your apps before you disable this (you can always turn it back on if you need it later). Note: the "How to use motions" guides are separate and will still function even with Help disabled.
Thanks for the tip. it worked for me. Running Clean Rom 5.5.1
If people are still having trouble getting this to work, just add .bak to the end, leave the.xml there.
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i am on ics and want to stay on ics for personsl reasons, i am rooted, is there registry files or files on the tablet that i can modify to remove the notfication? i did a quick google search but the solution was for phones (remove the battery) you can't remove battery on a tablet so i have to use something else to remove the notfication.
it installed the jellybean update to memory (400mb) so i want to remove those files too, i hope someone can help me in this situation!
HUYI said:
i am on ics and want to stay on ics for personsl reasons, i am rooted, is there registry files or files on the tablet that i can modify to remove the notfication? i did a quick google search but the solution was for phones (remove the battery) you can't remove battery on a tablet so i have to use something else to remove the notfication.
it installed the jellybean update to memory (400mb) so i want to remove those files too, i hope someone can help me in this situation!
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To remove the notification go to settings/application manager/all/scroll down to software update and disable it.
yeah i found the process in titanium backup and permently disabled it, i am trying to find out where the update has been installed so i can remove that too.
HUYI said:
yeah i found the process in titanium backup and permently disabled it, i am trying to find out where the update has been installed so i can remove that too.
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If you have ES File explorer and have all the root permissions checked for the app,I think you could do a search for it if you know what it was called?Or maybe an advanced search in ESF by date?
technut said:
If you have ES File explorer and have all the root permissions checked for the app,I think you could do a search for it if you know what it was called?Or maybe an advanced search in ESF by date?
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no idea, tried google and nothing much came up regarding a file name. :S
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no idea, tried google and nothing much came up regarding a file name. :S
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How do you know it even downloaded? If it downloaded I think it would apply the update immediately.Check in your about settings maybe it is already running the update.OTA updates won't delete your settings or apps or anything like that.
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How do you know it even downloaded? If it downloaded I think it would apply the update immediately.Check in your about settings maybe it is already running the update.OTA updates won't delete your settings or apps or anything like that.
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no, it never installed only downloaded because it prompt me to install the update then gave me a option to remind later and then stayed in my notification bar.
Hopefully someone will be able to figure it out. Afraid I'm out of suggestions.
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ok, thanks for helping though.
HUYI said:
no, it never installed only downloaded because it prompt me to install the update then gave me a option to remind later and then stayed in my notification bar.
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Try the DiskUsage app - it may show you where your 400Mb update is hiding.
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I used titanium backup. I can't remeber the specific name but it was def along the lines of software package update or upgrade. This was back when I had that 75 mb update that kept annoying me to install every 3 hours.
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FarmBoi said:
Try the DiskUsage app - it may show you where your 400Mb update is hiding.
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that didn't work, but i did use a program called file explorer fx and went into this folder here:
root/cache/fota
the file is called "update.zip" long pressed on the file and selected details, it was 400mb, deleted it after that.
stormglove said:
I used titanium backup. I can't remeber the specific name but it was def along the lines of software package update or upgrade. This was back when I had that 75 mb update that kept annoying me to install every 3 hours.
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yeah it does get annoying after a while, there should be a option to turn it off completly, least i got rid of it now.
Does anyone know which file holds the custom ringtones for contacts. I am sick of setting them up everytime i flash a new rom. Tried Backmytone from the store but does not work on 4.4.2.....thanks in Advance
It's just a ringtones folder. I've never figured out a way to save the custom ringtone for contacts a crossed roms
frigidazzi said:
It's just a ringtones folder. I've never figured out a way to save the custom ringtone for contacts a crossed roms
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there must be way to do this.
ghosty7 said:
there must be way to do this.
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I use light flow to manage custom sounds for texts and it saves over roms. It has an incoming call option. I guess that would would too.
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Does anyone know which file holds the custom ringtones for contacts. I am sick of setting them up everytime i flash a new rom. Tried Backmytone from the store but does not work on 4.4.2.....thanks in Advance
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I would guess it's in contact storage, contacts2.db, or something of the like.
Aerowinder said:
I would guess it's in contact storage, contacts2.db, or something of the like.
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Yeah...
/data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db/contacts
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rootSU said:
Yeah...
/data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db/contacts
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if you retore that file file on different roms you get FC
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if you retore that file file on different roms you get FC
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Yeah you can't just restore the file. That's where they're kept though, never-the-less.
If you're adventurous, you could use adb and sql lite to make the modifications to the new contacts2.db
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Yeah you can't just restore the file. That's where they're kept though, never-the-less.
If you're adventurous, you could use adb and sql lite to make the modifications to the new contacts2.db
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I am adventurous, but what are the changes i need to make ?
It is also possible with this app, but it does not restore properly on KITKAT, but this would be ideal if it worked on 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1071365
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I am adventurous, but what are the changes i need to make ?
It is also possible with this app, but it does not restore properly on KITKAT, but his would be ideal.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1071365
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Essentially you would need to "write" whatever is in the "custom ringtone" field to each line that contains a contact that you have a custom ringtone for.
Is there an app or mod that will make the notification light blink for more than 5 min? Or does installing a rom fix that?
KoolKidd_23 said:
Is there an app or mod that will make the notification light blink for more than 5 min? Or does installing a rom fix that?
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I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
Ok thanks, it won't let me do it right now and I'm sure it's because I'm not rooted yet. I'll root and let you know
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I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
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Ok thanks, it won't let me do it right now and I'm sure it's because I'm not rooted yet. I'll root and let you know
shortstuff_mt said:
I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
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I've been looking for the answer to this since I bought this phone. Shortly after it was released. Asked and searched but never got or found an answer. Tried this and it worked. Thanks a bunch. :good:
robocuff said:
I've been looking for the answer to this since I bought this phone. Shortly after it was released. Asked and searched but never got or found an answer. Tried this and it worked. Thanks a bunch. :good:
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Which file manager did you use? I'm trying to do it but I'm either getting an error or permission denied
KoolKidd_23 said:
Which file manager did you use? I'm trying to do it but I'm either getting an error or permission denied
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Root Explorer. Have to set it to R/W before doing the edit. It may be that the system is mounted as read only in the app you're using. You may have to change it in the settings of the app you're using. In Root Explorer, there's a small button. Upper right side of the screen while viewing the folders. If the system is mounted R/O, it'll say "mount R/W". Press on it and then do the edit.
You do have to be rooted for it to work though.
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Root Explorer. Have to set it to R/W before doing the edit. It may be that the system is mounted as read only in the app you're using. You may have to change it in the settings of the app you're using. In Root Explorer, there's a small button. Upper right side of the screen while viewing the folders. If the system is mounted R/O, it'll say "mount R/W". Press on it and then do the edit.
You do have to be rooted for it to work though.
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Ok I just did it and it made a back up xml file, just delete the original and it should work I assume?
No need to delete anything. You can delete the backup if you want though. It's up to you.
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No need to delete anything. You can delete the backup if you want though. It's up to you.
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Still not working for me, I changed it to 0 then my phone reboots and when I go back to root explorer it still says 5
Edit: Nvm I got it, thanks
Are you rooted? If so, check your superuser app to see if Root Explorer has root permissions. Also, if it's still set to 5 when you reboot, is the backup file there or not? If not, it sounds like a root problem of some sort to me.
It should look like this before I edit correct? And yea I'm rooted
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It should look like this before I edit correct? And yea I'm rooted
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Yes
I can't get it to work either. Change stuck even after reboot ?
Yes. But, you need to click on that button that says mount r/w before you do the edit. If you do that and it still doesn't work, something isn't right with your root.
Are you permanently rooted or are you using weak sauce for root? If the latter, the changes won't stick if you do a normal reboot. Rebooting is necessary for the setting to take effect. With weak sauce, you have to do a hot reboot for things to stick. Things will only stick if you do a hot reboot. A normal reboot will result in your change or changes reverting back to the original meaning you'll have to do it over again. It'll work as long as you only hot reboot. If you're using weak sauce for root, you really should consider getting permanently rooted.
This worked, thanks!
Ahhhh ok makes sense. Yea I'm only weak sauce rooted so I'll get it permanently rooted then
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I'm pretty sure I have it mounted correctly but I can't edit the file. What am I doing wrong. I'm using root Explorer and it's mounted r/w
dmrnhs said:
I'm pretty sure I have it mounted correctly but I can't edit the file. What am I doing wrong. I'm using root Explorer and it's mounted r/w
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You need system read write as far as I know. Weak sauce root won't suffice.
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I have that. I'm running CleanRom. Do we have to enable certain permissions? I've followed all these steps. I not new to rooting and tweaks like this but then again I'm no expert