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accessing root folder files

hi guys....
quick question... i have a star note a9220... a generic android 4.0 phone... and everytime i set a ringtone from one of the sd cards whenever i access the cards from my pc or just use it to charge my phone it returns everything to default... is there a way to access the root directory so that I can add some better ringtones to the default list??? i dont really want to start messing about with the os... do i need to root it or can i use an app?
cheers peeps!!!

shugs81 said:
hi guys....
quick question... i have a star note a9220... a generic android 4.0 phone... and everytime i set a ringtone from one of the sd cards whenever i access the cards from my pc or just use it to charge my phone it returns everything to default... is there a way to access the root directory so that I can add some better ringtones to the default list??? i dont really want to start messing about with the os... do i need to root it or can i use an app?
cheers peeps!!!
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To access the root directory or system files, your phone needs to be rooted. I don't think there is any better way than that.

shugs81 said:
hi guys....
quick question... i have a star note a9220... a generic android 4.0 phone... and everytime i set a ringtone from one of the sd cards whenever i access the cards from my pc or just use it to charge my phone it returns everything to default... is there a way to access the root directory so that I can add some better ringtones to the default list??? i dont really want to start messing about with the os... do i need to root it or can i use an app?
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You can use SuperOneClick to root your device temporarily. The root access survives until reboot. After that your device would become normal. Do this and push your ringtones to relevant location using Root Explorer. Then, reboot.

is there a version of super one click that supports android 4?
otherwise any idea's how to root it while keeping 4.0?
plus any idea's how to install and run stuff from the external card? the way it's set up is 512mb as system 2gb in sd and 16gb "usb" which is my external card... 2gb just isnt enough...
Thanks peeps

shugs81 said:
is there a version of super one click that supports android 4?
otherwise any idea's how to root it while keeping 4.0?
plus any idea's how to install and run stuff from the external card? the way it's set up is 512mb as system 2gb in sd and 16gb "usb" which is my external card... 2gb just isnt enough...
Thanks peeps
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Rooting doesnt change your android version
It will still be 4.0 after rooting
1 - Just root with superone click
get a free explorer which can access root directories
copy your desired Ringtones and paste them into media/rindtone folder (or where every you rom stores the ringtone)
2 - go to setting, then developement and check Install from unknown sources tick box
then use a Explorer, find the apk files downloaded from internet and install by clicking
3 - 2 GB is more then enough for about 500 apps
i think you'll be good to go for about some time until its become low

that wasn't it...
the "latest" version of super one click from the official site tries to root 2.2/2.3... that's what it says... which was why I was asking if there's a version for 4.0...
and the 2gb thing.... I listen to various podcasts etc and I can't seem to download them onto the 16gb card... it doesn't like it... but that's beside the point...
I have a few apps which came installed natively like docs to go, and fm radio etc which I would like to remove...
I might as well full root it and try to get a blank 4.0 rom.... just need to try to remember how to do it! :s

not sure which 9220 copy you have, just check on this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646544 it has links to other 9220 copies, then find the yours
as I know, the simple way to check is your rom model number to ensure the right rom, patches... to flash

Installing apk games on sdcard (new to android)

Hello everyone.
I recently got a Xperia L, and it's my first android device, so I'm still new to this.
So I bought a 16gb sdcard (class 10) so I could install more games and apps and stuff in the card, but I read somewhere that with the 4.1.2 version you can't do that, only videos and images. Then I heard about this root thing that would make us able to install games in the sdcard with usb connection and stuff like that, so I did root my phone following some guides and got the root checker app and it says that I have root access.
So my question is what to do next? Because my sdcard has only a LOST.dir folder and 2 other files, don't see any android folder or anything else, so I can't install games in the sdcard. I googled everything but can't seem to find any solutions to my problem, I don't really know what the problem is, maybe the sdcard or the root. Sorry I'm really new to this
Thanks in advance

popino01 said:
Hello everyone.
I recently got a Xperia L, and it's my first android device, so I'm still new to this.
So I bought a 16gb sdcard (class 10) so I could install more games and apps and stuff in the card, but I read somewhere that with the 4.1.2 version you can't do that, only videos and images. Then I heard about this root thing that would make us able to install games in the sdcard with usb connection and stuff like that, so I did root my phone following some guides and got the root checker app and it says that I have root access.
So my question is what to do next? Because my sdcard has only a LOST.dir folder and 2 other files, don't see any android folder or anything else, so I can't install games in the sdcard. I googled everything but can't seem to find any solutions to my problem, I don't really know what the problem is, maybe the sdcard or the root. Sorry I'm really new to this
Thanks in advance
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Welcome!
I'm afraid that this is not possible (yet(?))...
But check this thread instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368262

kazabubu said:
Welcome!
I'm afraid that this is not possible (yet(?))...
But check this thread instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368262
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Hm don't know how to change permissions of the script inside the filemanager :s

QUOTE=popino01;45824488]Hm dont know how to change permissions of the script inside the filemanager :s[/QUOTE]
You must have installed some file manager which allows you to reach root files.(You must be rooted,of course...).(I use Root Explorer).Navigate through system files and when you find the file you want long press on it and choose (in Root Explorer) Permissions.A window will open with a horizontial column which has 3 parameters (Read,Write,Execute) and a vertical one with Owner,Group and Others.In our case rw-r-r means that you must check Read and Write for the Owner column and Read for the other two.Hope I helped...

Ok I'm able to load games that are installed on the sdcard/android/data, but the obb files that go on the obb folder I can only install them in the internal memory, in the sdcard they dont seem to work :s

Please insert a SD card... MotoG

OK guys, I've a little issues from my side so i'll like to have your point on it!
First of all, I'm not a noob, so if you have an answer to my lil' probleme, let's talk and dont be soft
I've a Motorola MotoG XT1032 using Infusion (JB) custom ROM... 3 days ago, I've install CM11 on my device! I'm not a big fan of KitKat so I've decide to go back on JB!
After the installation of Infusion, I've test everything (to be sure I've installed my ROM well and to be sure too I've the good GApps)
So, I deceide to re-install my apps... No probleme! When I'm trying to use the Camera, I receive the following error message:"Please insert a SD card"
Actually, the MotoG isin't using a external SD Card... So I go to the Storage Manager and everything work well... I still have 2GB available! So I deceide to take a quick look into my files manager and I found something:
Into root/storage, I've that
<code>
emulated
sdcard0
sdcard1
usbdisk_1.0
usbdisk_1.1
usbdisk_1.1.1
usbdisk_1.2
usbdisk_1.3
usbdisk_1.4
usbdisk_1.5
usbdisk_1.6
usbdisk_1.7
</code>
So... my question is:"Where my camera are saving their files?"
UPDATE: I can install apps without probleme... But I cant save information cuz it say the same error code!
Thank's
Chris

UPDATED:
I've try to change the permission of 2-3 folder in my root/storage and I've receive an "Permission error" like:"You don't have permission to make theses changes"
So I've try to add my Files Explorer app to the SuperUser accept list... Dosen't work!
So I start thinking something are wrong with my Root! I'm looking with RootChecker
SORRY, YOUR DEVICE ARE NOT ROOTED!
That's crazy to receive that kind of message when you'r using the RootChecker on a CustomRom
So, Idk if thats probleme are linked to my "Please Insert your SD Card" but I'm going to root my cellphone again with Sideloader!
If anyone have a solution or want to share their experance, feel free to answer!

[Q] Cannot access SD-Card in Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H ?

Hello folks, i have Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H and i have rooted my phone and installed the CWM recovery, which i think has done good.
Even the phone after being rooted hasn't done me any good.
I had initially started a topic here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/help/copy-to-ssd-samsung-galaxy-core-2-sm-t3033178
But the OP hasn't been able to give me some working solutions.
So i am asking to anyone who knows about this stuff. I have rooted and installed CWM recovery, that still given me authority
over my SD-Card, i cannot copy/paste/delete/rename basically access it fully.
The only way i can do is, remove the SD-Card and insert in a Card reader and copy/paste/delete etc.
But i cannot directly do from phone itself.
I already have fX Explorer, Solid explorer and ES File Explorer.
Nothing has worked, so i am asking can anyone show me how to do that.
I would be grateful for your suggestion.
Awaiting reply.

desktopuser said:
Hello folks, i have Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H and i have rooted my phone and installed the CWM recovery, which i think has done good.
Even the phone after being rooted hasn't done me any good.
I had initially started a topic here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/help/copy-to-ssd-samsung-galaxy-core-2-sm-t3033178
But the OP hasn't been able to give me some working solutions.
So i am asking to anyone who knows about this stuff. I have rooted and installed CWM recovery, that still given me authority
over my SD-Card, i cannot copy/paste/delete/rename basically access it fully.
The only way i can do is, remove the SD-Card and insert in a Card reader and copy/paste/delete etc.
But i cannot directly do from phone itself.
I already have fX Explorer, Solid explorer and ES File Explorer.
Nothing has worked, so i am asking can anyone show me how to do that.
I would be grateful for your suggestion.
Awaiting reply.
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Have you flashed new firmware ?
New kernels (boot.img) have default ro acess to sdcard !
Please state your infos :
Model
Modem
Core build ...
The workaround I provide for this type won't work after update !!!
You will have to flash previous boot or recompile the new boot
Regards.

StratOS_HTC said:
Have you flashed new firmware ?
New kernels (boot.img) have default ro acess to sdcard !
Please state your infos :
Model
Modem
Core build ...
The workaround I provide for this type won't work after update !!!
You will have to flash previous boot or recompile the new boot
Regards.
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My Mobile is Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H , please see the snapshot to see the version number.

desktopuser said:
My Mobile is Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H , please see the snapshot to see the version number.
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This is still old release, donno why U can't access the extSdCard with current provided infos.

StratOS_HTC said:
This is still old release, donno why U can't access the extSdCard with current provided infos.
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Its ok, i totally lost interest in it.

desktopuser said:
Its ok, i totally lost interest in it.
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Have U read my last reply ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59071633&postcount=11
The FS /system and other too is/are readonly (ro) in device, so if u want to delete or copy inside this partition u must change it to rw (readwrite), it's better for you to use some Explorer root based application like FX Explorer with root addon ...
If u have copied the update zip to extSdCard and run the update procedure in stock recovery U should be able to copy/edit/delete files on your extSdCard - Card if the install were sucessfull.
For a check: Install app https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...=nextapp.sdfix and check again things now U'r rooted. Regards
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StratOS_HTC said:
Have U read my last reply ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59071633&postcount=11
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I have already installed at least a dozen of explorer, most promising was fx explorer with it free root access add-on, the other was ES File
explorer. They both can't copy/paste files to Memory card.
My device is Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H, Android 4.4.2. I have already rooted and installed CWR mode, but i havn't flashed my firmware.
I am searching now for a possible firmware update, that could access memory card.
Could you do a small part from your side and find a firmware that can be flashed in my device, i will try from my side. :good:
Will update , if i find some solution.

KK SDCard fix
desktopuser said:
I have already installed at least a dozen of explorer, most promising was fx explorer with it free root access add-on, the other was ES File
explorer. They both can't copy/paste files to Memory card.
My device is Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H, Android 4.4.2. I have already rooted and installed CWR mode, but i havn't flashed my firmware.
I am searching now for a possible firmware update, that could access memory card.
Could you do a small part from your side and find a firmware that can be flashed in my device, i will try from my side. :good:
Will update , if i find some solution.
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The users in this forum don't know how to read posts. U'r among them too. Sorry for my statement, but it's true.
It's not only the explorers,apps or managers that can copy files from/to. The KitKat have a fix for KitKat SDCard ro access.
For a check: Install app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix and check again things now U'r rooted. Regards
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Check and recheck the posts again, U'll find that you too fast jump to miss.. conclusions ... same as sometimes me too.
I am searching now for a possible firmware update, that could access memory card.
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All of the stock firmwares uses KK RO acess for SdCard unless U install some custom & fixed ones.
Have also provided many tutorials in the subforums detaily how to fix it for GC2 models.
Latest firmwares uses some extra functionality regarding SDCards, fix will not work unless ...
Enjoy.
Read your start thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/help/copy-to-ssd-samsung-galaxy-core-2-sm-t3033178
Regards

OK, thanks for the statement. I accept, i am a newbie here. I can figure my way through most of the other forum out there.
But one pertaining to Mobile device require's little more knowledge, because its tricky, since there are a huge number of devices.
I am not a regular visitor.
Anyways, i found a firmware for my device.
Link:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G355H/
http://samsung-updates.com/details/42605/Galaxy_Core_2/SM-G355H/INS/G355HXXU0AOC1.html
The second link to the firmware matched the hashes to the link in the first link.
Did the Odin thing, and all the necessary steps. But still i am not able to copy/paste/delete etc function.
So i technically give up for this device, i'll use it as it is.
@StratOS_HTC: I tried the KitKat access app from Google Play store, a number of them. But they all showed similar results.
But i'll be open to your opinion.
Thank you.:good:

desktopuser said:
Hello folks, i have Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H and i have rooted my phone and installed the CWM recovery, which i think has done good.
Even the phone after being rooted hasn't done me any good.
I had initially started a topic here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/help/copy-to-ssd-samsung-galaxy-core-2-sm-t3033178
Awaiting reply.
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As said and will said again :
Please read carefully !
Hope your phone works ok and everything else on phone is ok.
If you can't access your extSdCard throught phone do a low level format ( and hope you don't use 64 GB ).
Hope also you don't use any other EXT partition on your sdcard. or any other sd linkage or swap options on your sdcard
Format the sdcard as only extFAT or FAT on any other comp card reader and reformat it on the phone !
Now you should be able to access the sdcard on your phone if every thing else on phone is ok.
If U'r rooted on stock ( KitKat sdcard restriction ) and if U have installed nextapp.sdfix and grant su access to it the app will change this permissions for you and you will be able to aceess rw to sdcard now.

[FIX] SD Card Write Restriction ALL Firmwares and Models

Hi!
This is my first thread and I just wanted to share this information about SD card write restriction on Samsung devices with you.
I found a solution when I was having a problem of my own.
Description of problem:
I have a Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T535 running Lollipop 5.0.2 but this problem also happened while on KitKat 4.4.2. So, my navigation app downloads maps from its server, it's normal, right? And it gives me choice whether I want to download it to the internal or external storage, that's normal too. But just as it finished downloading it'd say that it can't load the map from external memory 'cause... "f*** you"...? THAT is NOT cool. And after some research I found this solution.
Solution:
Fixing this problem can be easily done if you have root access. Here’s how you can do it (Please be aware that you’re performing these changes on your own risk!):
1. Make sure that you have root access
2. Perform a NANDROID backup to be completely safe
3. Use a root-enabled file manager (like the paid version of Root Explorer, you can get it from... many sources ) and navigate to /system/etc/permissions
4. Edit platform.xml and find “WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE“
5. Add an additional group definition for this permission: <group gid=”media_rw” />
6. Save the changes and restart your device
You are now able to write on your external SD card again!!!
I hope I helped someone with this thread.
GOOD LUCK!
Source: trendblock.net - How To Fix KitKat SD Card Write Restriction