I'm looking for this directory but can't find it. All I see is storage/emulated/0 and sub directories there. Where can I find it?
DJRepresent said:
I'm looking for this directory but can't find it. All I see is storage/emulated/0 and sub directories there. Where can I find it?
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What permission do you have? How did you check, from sh?
nazim_ said:
What permission do you have? How did you check, from sh?
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I actually used ES File Explorer File Manager. I was able to get to the root and saw the first data folder, but there was nothing underneath. Not sure if that's the recommended way to go.
DJRepresent said:
I actually used ES File Explorer File Manager. I was able to get to the root and saw the first data folder, but there was nothing underneath. Not sure if that's the recommended way to go.
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InstigatorX said:
Originally Posted by Chouie
Im in v3...i donto have Google talk either
U can just use Samsung's social hub for gchat
Sent from my SGH-I727R
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Attached Google Talk files that worked for me (from TouchWiz 1.0.2 ROM). Put the lib file into /system/lib and the apk into /system/app. Change perms to 744.
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I am trying to follow these instructions however I can not find the /system/lib and /system/app folders. The Google Talk stock app vanished when I flashed TCP's rom on the phone, so I am trying to reinstall it this way, since it is not on the market.
Where are these files usually located? Do I need to format my files differently or something?
/system/app
/system/lib
ANYTHING that is not /mnt/sdcard (/sdcard) or /ext-sd requires ROOT access and an app that will look at ROOT
ES File explorer or root explorer
you WILL NOT see these folders by just plugging into your computer, nor will you see it with basic file managers
Pirateghost said:
/system/app
/system/lib
ANYTHING that is not /mnt/sdcard (/sdcard) or /ext-sd requires ROOT access and an app that will look at ROOT
ES File explorer or root explorer
you WILL NOT see these folders by just plugging into your computer, nor will you see it with basic file managers
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Thanks for the help,
Ok i downloaded ASTRO file manager, but when i try to paste into the app folder it gives me an error message that I have a read only file system...
Make sure you have r/o where it says r/o or r/w. this way you can paste it.
LazyMike said:
Thanks for the help,
Ok i downloaded ASTRO file manager, but when i try to paste into the app folder it gives me an error message that I have a read only file system...
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Pirateghost said:
/system/app
/system/lib
ANYTHING that is not /mnt/sdcard (/sdcard) or /ext-sd requires ROOT access and an app that will look at ROOT
ES File explorer or root explorer
you WILL NOT see these folders by just plugging into your computer, nor will you see it with basic file managers
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I know I'm VERY! late with this answer, but I have to correct you. With zArchiver (file-explorer and zip/7-zip app) you can access androids system folders. On a S III mini I can copy the ringtones/notification-sounds or the start sound( on the micro-SD-card for example). It is possible to copy other files too, but that didn't make any sense for me. btw: phone is not rooted.
P.S. Also worked on a non-rooted Huawei Y 625 @ Android 4.4.2 . Of course I can not copy files INTO the system folder(s) but read-acces is definitely possible without root permissions.
Greetz HiddenAssassin2306
Access to /data is forbidden in Android unless you have root access.
/system is read only, and limited.
My quote from above did say you wouldn't see any of these from a computer. And the OP was trying to place files in /system, which is read only.
Is there some reason you felt the need to bring up a 3 year old thread to say I'm wrong, when in this thread, regarding the original post, I am 100% correct?
folks, newbie here.
i noticed that there are 2 types of file explorer, the system file explorer that allows you browse around the /system/ directories and the media file explorer such as andro file explorer
could anyone please advise me any file explorer that allows me to access both /sdcard/ and /system/ directories please?
i stumbled upon this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716309 that recommends root explorer, but it doesnt allow me to open /sdcard/ directories
thanks in advance
I use ES File Explorer and Root Explorer. Both give you full access to your phones file system, including /system and /sdcard.
_MetalHead_ said:
I use ES File Explorer and Root Explorer. Both give you full access to your phones file system, including /system and /sdcard.
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They do, es file explorer is free, and allows you to to lan shares from pc. Just have to enable root options in settings. I have both, but I currently use es file since I can access my pc from it.
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kleeman7 said:
They do, es file explorer is free, and allows you to to lan shares from pc. Just have to enable root options in settings. I have both, but I currently use es file since I can access my pc from it.
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thanks kleeman for the info,
I have a rooted HTC One X ATT version, running on non ATT network (brought it to asia)
it doesnt allow me to tether out of a box nor play downloaded glumobile games.
i've browsed xdaforum and found out there are several files in root directory that need to be replaced to fix this.
so i need to access /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db
(which root explorer allows me to access, but doesnt allow me to access the sdcard directory)
whereas ES only allows me to access /data/data/
did i do something wrong with the ES?
thanks again
nicodws said:
thanks kleeman for the info,
I have a rooted HTC One X ATT version, running on non ATT network (brought it to asia)
it doesnt allow me to tether out of a box nor play downloaded glumobile games.
i've browsed xdaforum and found out there are several files in root directory that need to be replaced to fix this.
so i need to access /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db
(which root explorer allows me to access, but doesnt allow me to access the sdcard directory)
whereas ES only allows me to access /data/data/
did i do something wrong with the ES?
thanks again
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I don't get why you think you can't access your /sdcard with Root Explorer, you can access EVERYTHING with it.
And with ES you have to go into the settings an enable the root explorer to be able to access everything.
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I don't get why you think you can't access your /sdcard with Root Explorer, you can access EVERYTHING with it.
And with ES you have to go into the settings an enable the root explorer to be able to access everything.
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MetalHead,
Thanks, it works! now i can access the directory path.
one last question, whenever i tried to edit /system/build.prop
it doesnt allow me to save it after editing, or replace the file with a new one.
i'm referring to this xda article which i cant reply since i'm a noob with less than 10 posts
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714298
please help me if you dont mind.
and as for the root explorer, i have no idea why it doesnt work. one touch of back button makes it "unfortunately root explorer has terminated"
thanks again
nicodws said:
MetalHead,
Thanks, it works! now i can access the directory path.
one last question, whenever i tried to edit /system/build.prop
it doesnt allow me to save it after editing, or replace the file with a new one.
i'm referring to this xda article which i cant reply since i'm a noob with less than 10 posts
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714298
please help me if you dont mind.
and as for the root explorer, i have no idea why it doesnt work. one touch of back button makes it "unfortunately root explorer has terminated"
thanks again
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You have to mount the file system as read/write otherwise you can't edit anything in /system. Navigate to /system then hit menu >settings, then scroll down all the way to the root settings section and check the circle next to Mount File System. You will be able to edit the build.prop after doing that.
As far as Root Explorer FC'ing on you, I dunno man I've never had it crash on me once in the 3 years I've been using it. Try deleting it and re-installing it.
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You have to mount the file system as read/write otherwise you can't edit anything in /system. Navigate to /system then hit menu >settings, then scroll down all the way to the root settings section and check the circle next to Mount File System. You will be able to edit the build.prop after doing that.
As far as Root Explorer FC'ing on you, I dunno man I've never had it crash on me once in the 3 years I've been using it. Try deleting it and re-installing it.
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MetalHead, the ES trick works!
thanks a lot!
No prob
So I have searched for an answer for this problem. I have to access data/data and delete some files. My problem is that I cannot access data/data. there is no second data folder. I am using ES File explorer and I am rooted.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
You have to open Es file manager with root access. Don't knw exact navigation. Or use Root Explorer. On top there will be read only and read write tabs. Click on rw tab. Then you ll be able to access data/data folder and delete files.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium
So now I have access to data/data, but I cannot see the com.applications.dictionary bla bla file to delete. Any other options here?
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so the app that I am having trouble with is dictionary.com. I cannot seem to find the file in data/data. But I have access.
/data/data/com.dictionary
Aerowinder said:
/data/data/com.dictionary
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That's the thing. I cannot find com.dictionary. I am in data/data as well.
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found it! Thanks.
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
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app
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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...
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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...
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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
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Screenshot?
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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
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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
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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
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/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?
Hey I was wondering if there is any app, or any way to get the images from apps? An example, I wanna make a website wiki of a card game. I need the card images.
Bump!
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Bump!
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Any file explorer, i would recommend to use ES File Explorer save the apk to the sd card then you can open it there.
Enjoy
Newyork! said:
Any file explorer, i would recommend to use ES File Explorer save the apk to the sd card then you can open it there.
Enjoy
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For some reason some of the APKs do not have all the images in the APK file. I think some of these apps download a whole bunch more stuff after installing T_T. Now I need to find that and see whats up.
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For some reason some of the APKs do not have all the images in the APK file. I think some of these apps download a whole bunch more stuff after installing T_T. Now I need to find that and see whats up.
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Then you can probably find it with a file explorer by app data....
You might need root for this.
I am not sure what i am saying
If you have the apk file you can easily decompress it.
Just rename the apk to zip and open it with winrar.