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
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I have a problem with Root Explorer! It ocurred as:
I copy a file, and I can to paste it in System/framework, but when I try paste it the Root Explorer don´t permit me to paste and says me this message:
"The paste operation failed. Would you like to send diagnostic information to the developer to assist with fixing the problem?"
WHY?
Thx 4 all! =)
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Anybody can help me? =(
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fersago said:
I have a problem with Root Explorer! It ocurred as:
I copy a file, and I can to paste it in System/framework, but when I try paste it the Root Explorer don´t permit me to paste and says me this message:
"The paste operation failed. Would you like to send diagnostic information to the developer to assist with fixing the problem?"
WHY?
Thx 4 all! =)
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It's just a guess, but maybe you need to root your phone? Don't know if it's already rooted but...
Yes! Its perfectly rooted with SuperOneClick! I too use TBackup!
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Did you tried the "RW" option on the rootexplorer? Or just delete first the file, and not try to overwrite them...
You can do this over adb too...
GL!
The R/W Option is Enabled! =(
UP! UP! UP!
First make sure u are rooted and then
try remounting the system by typing in terminal:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl6 /system
NOTE: When u open Root Explorer a text should appear "Root Explorer has been granted Superuser permission"... If this doesnt appear check the su app for allowing permission to ROOT EXPLORER or u will need 2 reroot ur phone...
Go to the location where you want to paste a file or perform action.
Now click on Mount RW at the top of the screen. It will change to Mount RO.
Now you can copy files.
PS: Your need a rooted phone
jaskiratsingh said:
Go to the location where you want to paste a file or perform action.
Now click on Mount RW at the top of the screen. It will change to Mount RO.
Now you can copy files.
PS: Your need a rooted phone
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My phone is rooted, and root explorer HAS ROOT ACCESS but clicking on the "Remount as RW" button on the top of the screen does nothing in "/system"
it works on "/sdcard" and anywhere els. But not in "/system"
Any ideas?
Edit: actually in "Superuser" the root access has been allowed but when I start "Root Explorer" there will be no notification of giving the root access ("Root Explorer has been granted Superuser permission")
acutally i got a solution for remounting to rw mode
e.savisaar said:
acutally i got a solution for remounting to rw mode
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And how did you do it?
Got the same problem on my rooted Nexus 10 running 4.2.1 JB. Rooted it with SuperSU.zip via CWM and root seems to work fine.
Sadly I cant write anything to the system folder.
I tired to use the command "mount -o remiunt,rw /dev/block/stl6 /system" mentioned earlier in this thread but even with the use of "su" and granting SuperSU rights it wont allow me to create directories there. The mount command seems to work fine as there are no error messages but mkdir throws an error:
"mkdir: can't create directory 'test': Read-only file system"
Oh and there are no toast notifications about granting root access to the shell except the first time I typed su.
Anybody else having that problem on the Nexus 10?
fersago said:
I have a problem with Root Explorer! It ocurred as:
I copy a file, and I can to paste it in System/framework, but when I try paste it the Root Explorer don´t permit me to paste and says me this message:
"The paste operation failed. Would you like to send diagnostic information to the developer to assist with fixing the problem?"
WHY?
Thx 4 all! =)
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Long press on the file that you want to paste in , then choose permission and press yes and ok
markus4000 said:
And how did you do it?
Got the same problem on my rooted Nexus 10 running 4.2.1 JB. Rooted it with SuperSU.zip via CWM and root seems to work fine.
Sadly I cant write anything to the system folder.
I tired to use the command "mount -o remiunt,rw /dev/block/stl6 /system" mentioned earlier in this thread but even with the use of "su" and granting SuperSU rights it wont allow me to create directories there. The mount command seems to work fine as there are no error messages but mkdir throws an error:
"mkdir: can't create directory 'test': Read-only file system"
Oh and there are no toast notifications about granting root access to the shell except the first time I typed su.
Anybody else having that problem on the Nexus 10?
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i got a solution for this issue :
just install es explorer and turn on the root explorer mode then grant the permissions then again click on the tab root explorer and then a popup window will appear where you can allow permissions for each folder differently.
click thanks button if it worked for you.
hey guys!
i didn't know where to post this, mods please move it to the appropriate forum.
NOW FOR THE GOOD PART,
GUIDE: HOW TO SET /SYSTEM TO RW
this question has been asked a lot, and i felt a need to post a guide: the easiest method is to use root explorer and on the top right corner is a button saying either ro, or rw. ro means read-only, and rw means read-write.
now some of you may be asking: so what's the point of this thread? i can already set /system to rw in root explorer. and yes, that is true (and much easier than this way), but what if for some reason root explorer refuses to set the /system to rw when you really need to edit that one file? or what if you're in adb, and can't access root explorer? that has happened to me before, and maybe some of you. so instead of panicking and freaking out, try this method:
1) download terminal emulator from market (anyone will work)
2) open and type "su" (NO QUOTES) to make sure you have root access. (if you don't know what root is, then don't read this, it's a waste of time)
3) to remount /system to rw, type EXACTLY: mount -o remount rw /system (enter)
so it should look like this:
Code:
su
mount -o remount rw /system
this method does work on every android phone, and works in terminal emulator as well as in adb
in adb just do:
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount rw /system
as always, i am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone.
also, you can download the following apps (example) that show you to set r/w access to system for the typing challenged...
Root explorer - not free
Es file explorer - free
I use es, haven't had a problem since.
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h22aboi said:
also, you can download the following apps (example) that show you to set r/w access to system for the typing challenged...
Root explorer - not free
Es file explorer - free
I use es, haven't had a problem since.
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There are a few ways to do this. I personally encourage people to learn the ADB end of things. Sometime a nice pretty GUI will not get you out of a pickle.
h22aboi said:
also, you can download the following apps (example) that show you to set r/w access to system for the typing challenged...
Root explorer - not free
Es file explorer - free
I use es, haven't had a problem since.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
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Good for you. I have confronted this problem before, and just wanted to share my findings. This could be useful in the future.
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It's always good to know another way to do things, but I also have never had a problem with ES File Explorer.
I installed Astro File Manager and I have a few questions.
1) When I look in the /data directory in the phone, it shows as empty. When I do a nandroid backup, and untar the result, I find numerous folders and files in data.tar and even find the original .apk files from the Market (/data/apps)
2) I found out my phone (obtained second hand from ebay) already has a custom ROM (InsertCoin) and expect is should already be rooted. So I tried Astro File Manager to edit the /build.prop where it says "screen capture=false" to switch it to true. Astro File Manager, is claimed to have root capability in this article
http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide...dit-build-prop
But I find the Save button disabled and cannot write out the file. Why?
Is it possible or likely to have InsertCoin and NOT be rooted? How do I tell if my device is rooted?
Try es file explorer I don't think astro can access root files. Es can root explorer can to. Just go into settings and check the root access and mount /system I think is what it is.
And yes with a custom Rom you should be rooted.
You can check by downloading terminal emulator from the market then type su if super user pops up and asks to allow your rooted
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another useful tool is called root checker. downloadable on the maret. one click and it will tell you if your rooted. also give you the best way to root for your device if you arent.
and yes es file manager is good for re-writing files.
wadill said:
Try es file explorer I don't think astro can access root files. Es can root explorer can to. Just go into settings and check the root access and mount /system I think is what it is.
And yes with a custom Rom you should be rooted.
You can check by downloading terminal emulator from the market then type su if super user pops up and asks to allow your rooted
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I confirmed my device is rooted with the terminal emulator.
When I try to edit /system/build.prop (by choosing to use the text file editor) from es file explorer, it is still leaving the Save button disabled and I cannot write the file back out. I remembered to check root access and mount /system.
So, how do I edit /system/build.prop on a rooted device?
(And es file explorer shows me my /data directory.)
tk_xda said:
I confirmed my device is rooted with the terminal emulator.
When I try to edit /system/build.prop (by choosing to use the text file editor) from es file explorer, it is still leaving the Save button disabled and I cannot write the file back out. I remembered to check root access and mount /system.
So, how do I edit /system/build.prop on a rooted device?
(And es file explorer shows me my /data directory.)
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I use Root Explorer, it has an easy mount r/w option.
If everything else fails use ADB and Notepad++ on the PC.
In essence:
adb pull /system/build.prop AN_UNEDITED_FILE
Notepad++ to edit it, making sure EOL is set to UNIX
adb shell, su, "mount /system as r/w", cd /system, cp build.prop build.prop-
adp push AN_EDITED_FILE /system/build.prop
The mount r/w comand is:
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
I think that's it, I'm sure folks will correct me if I'm wrong.
tk_xda said:
I confirmed my device is rooted with the terminal emulator.
When I try to edit /system/build.prop (by choosing to use the text file editor) from es file explorer, it is still leaving the Save button disabled and I cannot write the file back out. I remembered to check root access and mount /system.
So, how do I edit /system/build.prop on a rooted device?
(And es file explorer shows me my /data directory.)
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I just was able to change my build prop with es so I'm unsure why you cannot. I used the es note also and when finished I pressed the menu button and save was available.
Also this version of es file explorer I just used is brand new I've never used this update, it was included in the newest hd revolution sense 3.0.
I suggest just trying again. Possibly try another app or use the adb method if you think you can. Adb only looks hard really its just copy and paste.
I wish I had more advice but I can't replicate the same problem. Keep at it its just something simple were overlooking.
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wadill said:
I just was able to change my build prop with es so I'm unsure why you cannot. I used the es note also and when finished I pressed the menu button and save was available.
Also this version of es file explorer I just used is brand new I've never used this update, it was included in the newest hd revolution sense 3.0.
I suggest just trying again. Possibly try another app or use the adb method if you think you can. Adb only looks hard really its just copy and paste.
I wish I had more advice but I can't replicate the same problem. Keep at it its just something simple were overlooking.
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True regarding ADB, but it's guaranteed to work. The other thing is you can also do so much more with it.
As always YMMV.
when i try to copy files to /system/ nothing happens
i mounted as r/w so what could be the problem?
ripsta99 said:
when i try to copy files to /system/ nothing happens
i mounted as r/w so what could be the problem?
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when paste or modifying a file in the root system, you need to tap the r/w to r/o in order to write or change permissions.
If you are doing a 3e mod, don't forget to change the permissions too.
....not working. if i change it to read only it Def not working.
ripsta99 said:
....not working. if i change it to read only it Def not working.
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Check again to see what you are doing wrong. Its a toggle to read/write or read only.
If you're using root explorer, you have root.
Infuse n root explorer is not smart enough to pick out just you.
Edit.. Are you trying the 3e mod?
Three are easier way
ripsta99 said:
when i try to copy files to /system/ nothing happens
i mounted as r/w so what could be the problem?
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bad su binary?
does super user show root explorer having super user permission? do you have super user installed? does it give a notification or toast that permissions were granted either when the app starts or on boot?
if that is all ok then open terminal emulator and type
su
(you should see $ change to # and a notification for superuser permissions granted.. if not you likely need to re root the phone)
if that goes OK then type
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/stl9 /system
if it has any error like permission denied or invalid argument or can't remount folder exists or anything at all then there is something odd going on, could be something I'm overlooking, could be a bad su binary. try reflashing and don't update the binary if you are on a custom kernel.
edit: overlooking busy box. try installing it from a busybox installer from the market! that should fix it if su is OK.
Also, you may new to delete the app and reinstall, that happened to me and it thought I was trying to pirate the app. It would open but Wouldn't let me move/replace anything.
Then I went and verified I paid for it and everything worked after that.
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