Hi guys.
Just finished rooting my phone but I can't figure out how to delete the bloatware like Lounge and Facebook.
After root, all I can do still is disable them.
Any thoughts?
krankenator said:
Hi guys.
Just finished rooting my phone but I can't figure out how to delete the bloatware like Lounge and Facebook.
After root, all I can do still is disable them.
Any thoughts?
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How have you rooted?, as on the xa root is only available via unlocked bootloader. If you can't delete system apps you don't have full root with r/w access. Either Sony RIC is still active or your doing something seriously wrong. Is the system mounted r/w if so deleting them shouldn't be a problem.
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aidy.lucas said:
How have you rooted?, as on the xa root is only available via unlocked bootloader. If you can't delete system apps you don't have full root with r/w access. Either Sony RIC is still active or your doing something seriously wrong. Is the system mounted r/w if so deleting them shouldn't be a problem.
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I rooted using this guide starting with unlocking the bootloader. http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa/how-to/f31xx-how-to-root-xperia-xa-noob-t3430170
Everything seemed to check out. I had root status, but could not delete them.
Only thing I can think is that in SuperSU I did not check the "Enable su during boot" or the "Full unroot"
krankenator said:
Hi guys.
Just finished rooting my phone but I can't figure out how to delete the bloatware like Lounge and Facebook.
After root, all I can do still is disable them.
Any thoughts?
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You have to delete them from /system/app and some in /system/priv-app.
rrvuhpg said:
You have to delete them from /system/app and some in /system/priv-app.
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I thought it might be something like that but where would I access that?
I tried using ES File Explorer but it didn't work.
I still "facebook-stub.apk cannot be deleted.
So I tried using the file manager in TWRP but same thing.
krankenator said:
I thought it might be something like that but where would I access that?
I tried using ES File Explorer but it didn't work.
I still "facebook-stub.apk cannot be deleted.
So I tried using the file manager in TWRP but same thing.
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That's strange, in TWRP try mount /system rw in the mount menu (no problem on XA), under Android try with Root Explorer or Root Browser. Tried myself the 2 ways without problem.
rrvuhpg said:
You have to delete them from /system/app and some in /system/priv-app.
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What about Titanium Backup? He can't use that to remove system apps?
Rafixxxx said:
What about Titanium Backup? He can't use that to remove system apps?
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Probably yes, I don't use any uninstaller, just a root browser or TWRP.
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rrvuhpg said:
Probably yes, I don't use any uninstaller, just a root browser or TWRP.
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I dont want create new thread, anyway had one question for You @rrvuhpg
Stock XA kernel can handle swap file and work good with fast sd card?
Ofc i mean add RAM.
Rafixxxx said:
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I dont want create new thread, anyway had one question for You @rrvuhpg
Stock XA kernel can handle swap file and work good with fast sd card?
Ofc i mean add RAM.
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Zram is already in the stock kernel it was on all lollipop(mid-range Xperias)and I've seen the files while exploring the system with a file manager this device has plenty of ram if that's what you mean.
Adoptable storage has already been done aswell see the thread but it doesn't read the gb of the device correctly it's just a random selection of numbers with a - in front of it.
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I dont want create new thread, anyway had one question for You @rrvuhpg
Stock XA kernel can handle swap file and work good with fast sd card?
Ofc i mean add RAM.
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Kernel seem to have full support but I don't know why you want to increase RAM, XA use zram as swap, you can change the size up to 1Go with a good kernel manager app. I don't know if you can move swap path Look at my screens if it can help you
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That's strange, in TWRP try mount /system rw in the mount menu (no problem on XA), under Android try with Root Explorer or Root Browser. Tried myself the 2 ways without problem.
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That worked. Both Root Browser and mounting the system in TWRP worked. Thank you.
Consequently, ES File Browser seems to be working now too. I guess it didn't have root access before.
rrvuhpg said:
Kernel seem to have full support but I don't know why you want to increase RAM, XA use zram as swap, you can change the size up to 1Go with a good kernel manager app. I don't know if you can move swap path Look at my screens if it can help you
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That's awesome ! So if I make root and use good kernel manager I can extend total ram to 3gb total? Just asking for sure, had rooted all previous phones but still feel like 'noob' haha So if I already wasting Your time i wanna understand everything :>
edit: I wanna up to 3gb because some Hi-End games had low fps, 20~ and phone is hot as hell I can cook an egg on it ^^ for example ( CSR Racing 2)
I hope increase RAM can help a little, but maybe I am wrong :/ Maybe it's depend on CPU..
Rafixxxx said:
That's awesome ! So if I make root and use good kernel manager I can extend total ram to 3gb total? Just asking for sure, had rooted all previous phones but still feel like 'noob' haha So if I already wasting Your time i wanna understand everything :>
edit: I wanna up to 3gb because some Hi-End games had low fps, 20~ and phone is hot as hell I can cook an egg on it ^^ for example ( CSR Racing 2)
I hope increase RAM can help a little, but maybe I am wrong :/ Maybe it's depend on CPU..
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Yes and no, by default zram is set to 922 MO/1000 on XA...
Hi-end games need a strong GPU like on PC, our Mali-T860 is not very good as mentioned in Antutu. You can tweak CPU governor or I/O scheduler for one or two more FPS and make your phone hotter a little more
Safer way is to tweak the game itself with GLTools app, results are not always good but it can help.
Edit: If you want to answer or have other questions please PM me to avoid off topic or open a new one for device/games tweaks
Related
update (FIRERAT's implentation): http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/2636-froyo-a2sdext/page__p__24386#entry24386
Ive seen this method around. And i was wondering....would it be possible to bypass the ADB steps for someone like me that doesnt have ADB access?
motoman234 said:
Ive seen this method around. And i was wondering....would it be possible to bypass the ADB steps for someone like me that doesnt have ADB access?
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It's actually very easy:
Install Droid explorer (xda)
C:\Program Files\Droid Explorer\SDK\tools (Run... cmd)
I am trying this now...I will post back after installing some apps
EDIT= This is great and works a trea ...thanks dude
robuser007 said:
It's actually very easy:
Install Droid explorer (xda)
C:\Program Files\Droid Explorer\SDK\tools (Run... cmd)
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Well thats my problem, my computer is super old and messed up. I cant get administrator access to downloads the proper files for adb. All i can do is download zip files to transfer for my phone lol.
motoman234 said:
Well thats my problem, my computer is super old and messed up. I cant get administrator access to downloads the proper files for adb. All i can do is download zip files to transfer for my phone lol.
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Juts make another account and make it Admin. Then use the new account.
If your windows is that bad then I would either use a backup(if you did one) or a fresh install.
deuse said:
Juts make another account and make it Admin. Then use the new account.
If your windows is that bad then I would either use a backup(if you did one) or a fresh install.
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Well to create a new account i would have to have admin access. Like a year or so ago this computer was givin to me for that reason lol. Theres a admin account on my computer but i cant get into it. Never could I wish there was a work around. Ive been messing with android for a long time and not once i have EVER used ADB lol. I would love to, theres so much stuff that i cant do because of this terrible computer.
motoman234 said:
Well to create a new account i would have to have admin access. Like a year or so ago this computer was givin to me for that reason lol. Theres a admin account on my computer but i cant get into it. Never could I wish there was a work around. Ive been messing with android for a long time and not once i have EVER used ADB lol. I would love to, theres so much stuff that i cant do because of this terrible computer.
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Find yourself a copy of BartPE with Password Renew in it.
Burn, boot, use password renew to reset the password for any account.
I'm trying this, except when I get to "adb shell a2sd install" it says a2sd: not found.
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I had to go to /system/bin before i could run a2sd via ./a2sd, after which it worked.
What's the benefit of this over Froyo's SD implementation?
sleepwalkers said:
What's the benefit of this over Froyo's SD implementation?
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it allows you to use the ext partition from previous versions of CM. Froyo's version now uses a fat32 partition on the sd card, therefore will not read the ext partition and the fact that your apps are on there.
sleepwalkers said:
What's the benefit of this over Froyo's SD implementation?
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It's not as good, but coming from <= CM5 you may want to port along your apps.
Also Froyo's SD implementation is supported on an per app basis, but can be forced via CM. Note that dalvik cache is only moved to SD when using legacy a2sd.
sturmeh said:
It's not as good, but coming from <= CM5 you may want to port along your apps.
Also Froyo's SD implementation is supported on an per app basis, but can be forced via CM. Note that dalvik cache is only moved to SD when using legacy a2sd.
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Not true.
See this thread for a more detailed discussion about the pros and cons between froyo2sd and app2sd.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/2018-apps2sd-brainstorming/
I will have a try , Thanks..
LIKEHELL said:
I will have a try , Thanks..
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froyo implementation isn't as good as apps2ext. The froyo method uses the fat32 partition but only if the dev of the app allows it to be moved to the sdcard. plus the apps don't all load on boot because the phone has to mount (prepare)the fat32 partition of the sdcard. This is the reason that many apps are not launching at boot like SetCpu and other root access apps, because the system boots before the sdcard is prepared. This is also the reason why many widgets and apps are missing from the app drawer for a lot of people as well. Cyanogenmod really needs to look at this and think about changing back to the old cm5 way of doing things.
I am trying to find a good backup app as doing a Nandroid did not work for me with doing aps2sd this way.
OMG
honestly , do you really need to add 5.1mb of crap to /system to get what should be a simple script running?
and what is /data/a2sd/Vending.apk for?
Awful, just awful
Code:
$ find
./a2sd-2.7-update3r1-signed.zip
./system
./system/lib
./system/lib/libext2_e2p.so
./system/lib/libext2_profile.so
./system/lib/libext2_com_err.so
./system/lib/libext2fs.so
./system/lib/libext2_blkid.so
./system/lib/libext2_uuid.so
./system/bin
./system/bin/fixa2sd
./system/bin/setupa2sd
./system/bin/apps2sd
./system/bin/boota2sd
./system/bin/chka2sd
./system/bin/reboot.a2sd
./system/bin/e2fsck_recvy
./system/bin/e2fsck
./system/bin/zipalign
./system/bin/aligna2sd
./system/bin/launcha2sd
./system/bin/bash
./system/bin/a2sd
./system/bin/starta2sd
./system/bin/busybox.a2sd
./system/etc
./system/etc/init.d
./system/etc/init.d/04apps2sd
./system/etc/init.d/00a2sdreset
./system/xbin
./system/xbin/apps2sd
./system/xbin/e2fsck
./system/xbin/a2sd
./data
./data/a2sd
./data/a2sd/Vending.apk
Firerat said:
OMG
honestly , do you really need to add 5.1mb of crap to /system to get what should be a simple script running?
and what is /data/a2sd/Vending.apk for?
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Could you possibly implement something for this purpose and add your "all in one" script? Please
zimphishmonger said:
Could you possibly implement something for this purpose and add your "all in one" script? Please
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seems I must, even if its not really needed
should have something soon
Firerat said:
seems I must, even if its not really needed
should have something soon
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Thanks man!
So, I have Dexters Froyo rom and the Mioze7 bugfix. I'm not doing anything with the kernal. I changed the build.prop fingerprint to indicate that I had a Nexus S, and I had a lot more apps in the market. I found an alternative swap program, Swapper for Root, not Swapper 2, or Swapper Root. I installed it, and it created a swap file on my SD Card. I swear it must be working. My phone acts like it's doubled in Ram, with switching to Launcherpro from another program quick as a wink. Swapper 2 wouldn't work. It'd be cool if someone else would check this out. With this, and the modified Netflix apk, I really couldn't ask for a better phone.
thx fr d info....will try it out.
Send us busybox free from terminal or adb shell.
cancrippler said:
So, I have Dexters Froyo rom and the Mioze7 bugfix. I'm not doing anything with the kernal. I changed the build.prop fingerprint to indicate that I had a Nexus S, and I had a lot more apps in the market. I found an alternative swap program, Swapper for Root, not Swapper 2, or Swapper Root. I installed it, and it created a swap file on my SD Card. I swear it must be working. My phone acts like it's doubled in Ram, with switching to Launcherpro from another program quick as a wink. Swapper 2 wouldn't work. It'd be cool if someone else would check this out. With this, and the modified Netflix apk, I really couldn't ask for a better phone.
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my phone has a PROBLEM with the market,can you upload the Swapper for Root apk file? thx
Busybox free shows 0 swap All across. It also only shows like 5600 free ram. It may be a placebo but My Phone has never run smoother. It creates a swap file on the fat32 partition rather than a swap partition.
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cancrippler said:
Busybox free shows 0 swap All across.
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So, swap isn't there.
Placebo effect?
can anyone who has this (swapper for root.apk ) and share with me,i really want to try this out.
cancrippler said:
So, I have Dexters Froyo rom and the Mioze7 bugfix. I'm not doing anything with the kernal. I changed the build.prop fingerprint to indicate that I had a Nexus S, and I had a lot more apps in the market. I found an alternative swap program, Swapper for Root, not Swapper 2, or Swapper Root. I installed it, and it created a swap file on my SD Card. I swear it must be working. My phone acts like it's doubled in Ram, with switching to Launcherpro from another program quick as a wink. Swapper 2 wouldn't work. It'd be cool if someone else would check this out. With this, and the modified Netflix apk, I really couldn't ask for a better phone.
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/swapper-for-root/org.azasoft.free.swapper
I got the link above of the swapper for root. But there is 2 conditions ( Need Root and kernel swap support) I trust we should boot need fastboot kernel.
tubekeeper said:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/swapper-for-root/org.azasoft.free.swapper
I got the link above of the swapper for root. But there is 2 conditions ( Need Root and kernel swap support) I trust we should boot need fastboot kernel.
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thanks for your url..but i can't open the link..as i'm living in China,
unfortunately the chinese isp had banned a tons of website that we chinese user can't surf or access easily,even google search always get block
so could anybody please email me or upload that apk file here ,thank anyway
bty my email [email protected]
whats ur settings?
Maybe just a combination of other tweaks making me happy. Probably just launcherpro being system persistent. Please excuse my newbieness. I salute All of you working to make us a better Phone.
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mediaon said:
can anyone who has this (swapper for root.apk ) and share with me,i really want to try this out.
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Here is the 1.4 version: http://www.4shared.com/file/dC0Cq1Np/Swapper_for_ROOT__14_.html
Saludos
Hi guys Google 4share they have just use 4share app you can get kind of stuff and iit seems to work.
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Cesantony said:
Here is the 1.4 version: http://www.4shared.com/file/dC0Cq1Np/Swapper_for_ROOT__14_.html
Saludos
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thank for your help, i'll give it a shot..
Saludos Amigo
Interesting. Command "free" shows swap 0, but the phone works much better and faster. At least that is my feeling.
cancrippler said:
Maybe just a combination of other tweaks making me happy. Probably just launcherpro being system persistent. Please excuse my newbieness. I salute All of you working to make us a better Phone.
Sent from my XT720 using XDA App
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Hi cancrippler, good suggestion to reason on. Did you locate the swap file in the fat32 or ext3 partition of the sd card? And moreover, how much space did you allocate for this file (200 MB is the default value)?
What other tricks did you use to speed up and smooth your phone?
256 on fat32 partition.
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This program tells me that I have -18227712Mb (yeah this is minus) free on my SD card, so I'm unable to run it. :/
Build.prop
cancrippler said:
So, I have Dexters Froyo rom and the Mioze7 bugfix. I'm not doing anything with the kernal. I changed the build.prop fingerprint to indicate that I had a Nexus S, and I had a lot more apps in the market. I found an alternative swap program, Swapper for Root, not Swapper 2, or Swapper Root. I installed it, and it created a swap file on my SD Card. I swear it must be working. My phone acts like it's doubled in Ram, with switching to Launcherpro from another program quick as a wink. Swapper 2 wouldn't work. It'd be cool if someone else would check this out. With this, and the modified Netflix apk, I really couldn't ask for a better phone.
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can you upload your build.prop file? I'd like the Nexus S market id!
I don't mean to be a spoil-sport but I am very skeptical that this is possible. Swap support has to be compiled into the kernel (it can't be built as a module), and Motorola didn't do that. Are you able to "cat /proc/swaps"? You should be able to fastboot fjfalcon's kernel to compare.
Does anyone have ANY suggestions on how to fix the low internal memory on this phone ( Samsung Galaxy s 4g T959v- rooted- running Vallhallah Final). It won't let me download any apps.. There is room on the phone. I've moved most apps onto my SD card. It closes apps.. Becoming a GREAT pain.
I saw on a post in a different forum the (i1900).. said that this "fix" would help with the problem.. DataFix_11032012.zip - [Click for QR Code] (195.4 KB, 23367 views). I'm kinda a NOOB so I don't want to flash any Zip that's incompatible and screw up my phone..
bhundven.. helped me out last week to get my phone unbricked.. when i tried to go out on my own at first..
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
Thank you in advance.
pistol865 said:
Does anyone have ANY suggestions on how to fix the low internal memory on this phone ( Samsung Galaxy s 4g T959v- rooted- running Vallhallah Final). It won't let me download any apps.. There is room on the phone. I've moved most apps onto my SD card. It closes apps.. Becoming a GREAT pain.
I saw on a post in a different forum the (i1900).. said that this "fix" would help with the problem.. DataFix_11032012.zip - [Click for QR Code] (195.4 KB, 23367 views). I'm kinda a NOOB so I don't want to flash any Zip that's incompatible and screw up my phone..
bhundven.. helped me out last week to get my phone unbricked.. when i tried to go out on my own at first..
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
Thank you in advance.
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Well, here is the story. All of the 'Galaxy S' (aka, Galaxy S 1) devices, except a few (sgs4g, sk4g, I think there is another), come with an internal eMMC (embedded multimediacard). This is usually where they put the data partition, for instance on the i9000, vibrant, captivate, etc.
For galaxys4g, we've been getting around this issue for a while with apps2sd. I really don't install that many apps anyways, so I never really run into this problem, but for those who have, that's what they've used. Most roms provide apps2sd (or similar functionality). I think with titanium backup, you can move apps to the sdcard.
bhundven said:
Well, here is the story. All of the 'Galaxy S' (aka, Galaxy S 1) devices, except a few (sgs4g, sk4g, I think there is another), come with an internal eMMC (embedded multimediacard). This is usually where they put the data partition, for instance on the i9000, vibrant, captivate, etc.
For galaxys4g, we've been getting around this issue for a while with apps2sd. I really don't install that many apps anyways, so I never really run into this problem, but for those who have, that's what they've used. Most roms provide apps2sd (or similar functionality). I think with titanium backup, you can move apps to the sdcard.
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Thank you again
Just be careful not to put apps that are supposed to run all the time, on the SD.
Also, I think that the fascinate is the other without eMMC
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Fluidification said:
Just be careful not to put apps that are supposed to run all the time, on the SD.
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Yea, I forgot to mention that, thanks!
Fluidification said:
Also, I think that the fascinate is the other without eMMC
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No, they have a 2G eMMC. Same 512M internal storage as the other galaxy s phones.
Actually, here is a nice comparison (fascinate vs. galaxy s 4g vs. vibrant).
bhundven said:
Well, here is the story. All of the 'Galaxy S' (aka, Galaxy S 1) devices, except a few (sgs4g, sk4g, I think there is another), come with an internal eMMC (embedded multimediacard). This is usually where they put the data partition, for instance on the i9000, vibrant, captivate, etc.
For galaxys4g, we've been getting around this issue for a while with apps2sd. I really don't install that many apps anyways, so I never really run into this problem, but for those who have, that's what they've used. Most roms provide apps2sd (or similar functionality). I think with titanium backup, you can move apps to the sdcard.
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I moved most of my apps to my SD card.. but the problem was still there. Then I unnistalled my Rom Toolbox pro.. and THAT seemed to fix the problem.. Very ODD..
One more question if I may...
I flashed Valhallah Final on my phone.. I have A Voodoo sound app on my phone as well.. but when I clicked on it, it said that I didn't have the right kernel for it. Is it just a matter of flashing the right kernel to get the features of Voodoo sound on my phone? Or will that screw up the functionality of the rom that I already flashed?
pistol865 said:
I moved most of my apps to my SD card.. but the problem was still there. Then I unnistalled my Rom Toolbox pro.. and THAT seemed to fix the problem.. Very ODD..
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Heh, weird. You gotta be careful with rom toolbox/pro.
pistol865 said:
One more question if I may...
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Always! It's Q&A!
pistol865 said:
I flashed Valhallah Final on my phone.. I have A Voodoo sound app on my phone as well.. but when I clicked on it, it said that I didn't have the right kernel for it. Is it just a matter of flashing the right kernel to get the features of Voodoo sound on my phone? Or will that screw up the functionality of the rom that I already flashed?
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Which kernel does the about screen show? You might have to upgrade the kernel.
bhundven said:
Heh, weird. You gotta be careful with rom toolbox/pro.
Always! It's Q&A!
Which kernel does the about screen show? You might have to upgrade the kernel.
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under kernel version it says:
2.6.35.7-T959VUVKJ6-CL694130
pistol865 said:
under kernel version it says:
2.6.35.7-T959VUVKJ6-CL694130
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Yea, I'd either flash AntonX's kernel, my sms, or blastoff v2.5.
bhundven said:
Yea, I'd either flash AntonX's kernel, my sms, or blastoff v2.5.
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So just download the zip file and flash it with sgs kernel flasher and I'll be good? It won't mess up the rest of the Vallhallah then?
pistol865 said:
So just download the zip file and flash it with sgs kernel flasher and I'll be good? It won't mess up the rest of the Vallhallah then?
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I'd suggest flashing with cwm. Flashing the kernel won't change the rom. Except for blastoff which will change the wifi.conf.
With titanium, you can integrate those Rom updates into the Rom. That can free up a bunch too.
champ1919 said:
With titanium, you can integrate those Rom updates into the Rom. That can free up a bunch too.
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I don't use titanium very much. Could you explain what you mean? Sorry (in some respects, even I'm a noob!)
bhundven said:
I'd suggest flashing with cwm. Flashing the kernel won't change the rom. Except for blastoff which will change the wifi.conf.
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Wat does that mean? "Except for blastoff which will change the wifi.conf" Will I Not have Wi-Fi? Do I need to adjust the wi-fi after I install it? How do I reconfigure it?
pistol865 said:
Wat does that mean? "Except for blastoff which will change the wifi.conf" Will I Not have Wi-Fi? Do I need to adjust the wi-fi after I install it? How do I reconfigure it?
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No, it does the modifying for you. you might want to backup the wifi.conf before you flash it, if you want to switch to sms or anton's.
bhundven said:
No, it does the modifying for you. you might want to backup the wifi.conf before you flash it, if you want to switch to sms or anton's.
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Please don't laugh... HOW does one back up the wifi conf? Is it the same as backing up the system? Reboot into recovery then click backup?
pistol865 said:
Please don't laugh... HOW does one back up the wifi conf? Is it the same as backing up the system? Reboot into recovery then click backup?
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I guess you could backup /system before flashing the kernel, but you really only need to backup the /system/etc/wifi directory.
bhundven said:
I don't use titanium very much. Could you explain what you mean? Sorry (in some respects, even I'm a noob!)
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It deletes the old file that the update replaces. You won't have the uninstall updates in settings anymore. I (assume) that when a system Rom gets an update, the old apk gets scrunched and lingers. This option frees up that space.
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It deletes the old file that the update replaces. You won't have the uninstall updates in settings anymore. I (assume) that when a system Rom gets an update, the old apk gets scrunched and lingers. This option frees up that space.
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Updates to system apps get put into data/app integrating updates overwrites the original app in system/app so it frees up internal memory and takes up system memory. Also integrating dalvik into rom frees up like 50-60mb of internal memory.
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It deletes the old file that the update replaces. You won't have the uninstall updates in settings anymore. I (assume) that when a system Rom gets an update, the old apk gets scrunched and lingers. This option frees up that space.
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TwitchyEye said:
Updates to system apps get put into data/app integrating updates overwrites the original app in system/app so it frees up internal memory and takes up system memory. Also integrating dalvik into rom frees up like 50-60mb of internal memory.
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Meh, I'll stick to releasing zip files
Hi,
I rooted my phone because I wanted to use an application called FolderMount, so I could store big chunks of data from apps onto my SD card.(it seems as though the SD card is useless on Android)I am using an HTC Desire 601, with Android version 4.2.2. Now my problem is that, I'm having an error with FolderMount because of something to do with external SD card r/w permissions.(no this is not specific to the app, it's a software wide problem, that's why I'm posting here.) So I found a "fix" that involved editing platform.xml and adding a line. However, everytime I try to edit it, either the phone just reboots, or no changes are made. Basically, the system folder is denying me r/w access. In root explorer there is a feature to mount it temporarily as r/w, but then if I reboot my changes are lost. This is a problem which I think is also not allowing me to install Busybox. Please help me with this. Thank you.
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Hi,
I rooted my phone because I wanted to use an application called FolderMount, so I could store big chunks of data from apps onto my SD card.(it seems as though the SD card is useless on Android)I am using an HTC Desire 601, with Android version 4.2.2. Now my problem is that, I'm having an error with FolderMount because of something to do with external SD card r/w permissions.(no this is not specific to the app, it's a software wide problem, that's why I'm posting here.) So I found a "fix" that involved editing platform.xml and adding a line. However, everytime I try to edit it, either the phone just reboots, or no changes are made. Basically, the system folder is denying me r/w access. In root explorer there is a feature to mount it temporarily as r/w, but then if I reboot my changes are lost. This is a problem which I think is also not allowing me to install Busybox. Please help me with this. Thank you.
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Stock rom?
Which root app do you use?
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Stock rom?
Which root app do you use?
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I'm using the default version of Android that came with my phone, if that's what you mean. And umm what do you mean by which root app did I use?
Jason1712 said:
I'm using the default version of Android that came with my phone, if that's what you mean. And umm what do you mean by which root app did I use?
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You said you "ROOTED" your phone. That means you have some kind of "SUPERUSER" app installed. I hope so at least
LS.xD said:
You said you "ROOTED" your phone. That means you have some kind of "SUPERUSER" app installed. I hope so at least
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Oh okay I have the SuperSU app it's SuperSU v1.93 I don't know if it's the latest version. Sorry, I'm new to this rooting stuff. I only got this phone this Monday, and I only got to know about rooting the day after.
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Oh okay I have the SuperSU app it's SuperSU v1.93 I don't know if it's the latest version. Sorry, I'm new to this rooting stuff. I only got this phone this Monday, and I only got to know about rooting the day after.
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Open SuperSU and check if access is granted for "FolderMount"
Do you use free FolderMount? Thats limited to 3links at all.
What type of sd card do you use?
LS.xD said:
Open SuperSU and check if access is granted for "FolderMount"
Do you use free FolderMount? Thats limited to 3links at all.
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Yes, of course access is granted. I have only tried to create one link so far...so it can't be anything to do with the number of links permitted in FolderMount. I mean, I haven't been able to create a single working link. Precisely, the error I'm getting in FolderMount has something to do with sd card r/w permissions(I've linked a screenshot;maybe you've had this problem before and you solved it?)
The only possible fix I can find is the edit to platform.xml. I've contacted the developer; notice how it says "Attempt to patch my ROM"? Well the developer told me that when the patch is applied and when I reboot, the patch is erased because of the reboot(he said that seems to be the case) so I need to find a way to ensure that it isn't erased. I'm having the same problem here; when I make an edit, it's erased either immediately or after reboot. So that's why I need to find a way to fix this. Thanks, if you have a possible fix.
I've tried using DirectoryBind, but it doesn't work and I hear it's been broken since 4.2. I don't know how to revert back to a previous Android version for my device, so I'm stuck.
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Yes, of course access is granted. I have only tried to create one link so far...so it can't be anything to do with the number of links permitted in FolderMount. I mean, I haven't been able to create a single working link. Precisely, the error I'm getting in FolderMount has something to do with sd card r/w permissions(I've linked a screenshot;maybe you've had this problem before and you solved it?)
The only possible fix I can find is the edit to platform.xml. I've contacted the developer; notice how it says "Attempt to patch my ROM"? Well the developer told me that when the patch is applied and when I reboot, the patch is erased because of the reboot(he said that seems to be the case) so I need to find a way to ensure that it isn't erased. I'm having the same problem here; when I make an edit, it's erased either immediately or after reboot. So that's why I need to find a way to fix this. Thanks, if you have a possible fix.
I've tried using DirectoryBind, but it doesn't work and I hear it's been broken since 4.2. I don't know how to revert back to a previous Android version for my device, so I'm stuck.
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Some files e.g. related to kernel will be generated on every boot. In that case you can't change em permanently. BUT you can try another solution so far Create a ext2/ext4 partition on your external sd and use Link2SD or APP2SD pro
In the superSU setting, try enabling option allow apps requesting root permission at start up(on boot).
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Some files e.g. related to kernel will be generated on every boot. In that case you can't change em permanently. BUT you can try another solution so far Create a ext2/ext4 partition on your external sd and use Link2SD or APP2SD pro
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Um..how do I do that?
Jason1712 said:
Um..how do I do that?
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Do you have a custom recovery installed?
LS.xD said:
Do you have a custom recovery installed?
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Yes.Philz-Touch Modified, Advanced CWM Recovery. At least, that's whats stated in the Desire 601 root guide.
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Yes.Philz-Touch Modified, Advanced CWM Recovery. At least, that's whats stated in the Desire 601 root guide.
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This recovery has a built-i feature to parttition sd-card. Pls keep in mind that all data on sd will be deleted during the process. i look out for a guide.
Your recovery / Rom (Kernel) has to support this feature. I can't find this information. So pls be patient. I'll pm you as soon as i found a safe solution.
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This recovery has a built-i feature to parttition sd-card. Pls keep in mind that all data on sd will be deleted during the process. i look out for a guide.
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So I just have to do that? Just boot into recovery, then use the partition sd-card feature in my recovery, and then that's it? My sd card will be partitioned? Ok, then I download..Link2SD?
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This recovery has a built-i feature to parttition sd-card. Pls keep in mind that all data on sd will be deleted during the process. i look out for a guide.
Your recovery / Rom (Kernel) has to support this feature. I can't find this information. So pls be patient. I'll pm you as soon as i found a safe solution.
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Oh sorry, I didn't see this post before I posted my reply. OK, thanks a lot.
As we have all seen with this latest STOCK G935U [BQD2] Firmware for T-Mobile indeed it runs smooth and personally I have experienced better performance without all those carrier-bloat applications by default. Dating a week ago, I tried to root this build version and for some reason I experienced infinite bootloops after my device boots up. So I did some research as to what system apps could be causing this I still I can't believe that a network-related system application was causing this issue.
I am talking about com.samsung.sprint.chameleon as mentioned by @qwewqa here -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/4-28-t-mobile-935-firmware-t3597866/page10
I will not go in-depth about what this is but this relates to a network configuration. I will post a reference on this if you guys feel like checking out...
https://community.sprint.com/t5/Archives/Chameleon/td-p/654097
FAST & STABLE ROOT METHOD FOR THE G935U under T-Mobile // S7 EDGE
1 - Download & Flash Via Odin the latest Firmware provided on this post. Thanks to @justda
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/4-28-t-mobile-935-firmware-t3597866
------------ HERE COMES THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP ON THIS GUIDE ----------​
2 - Install Package Disabler Pro from OSPolice. Play Store link ...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=es
3 - Open the application, activate Device Administrator, just hit next or ok or just follow through the setup and once the apps list loads up look for the system app with the name of: com.samsung.sprint.chameleon. Go ahead clear data and DISABLE it. After you are done disabling this system app, you are now safe and good to follow through the root method below.
4 - I suggest that you use the root.bat file provided by @Quickvic30 on this thread to root your device
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/heres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
IF YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY BOOTED UP YOUR DEVICE PAST THE SAMSUNG SCREEN WITHOUT ENDING UP IN BOOTLOOPS (Bootloops may occur within 30 seconds after booting up from the Samsung Screen) THATS IT, YOU ARE DONE!
### Post-Root Suggestions ###
Applications to Install:
Titanium Backup
Kernel Adiutor
L-Speed
SD Maid
THE FOLLOWING XML DEBLOAT PACKAGE IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING INTO DISABLING THE MOST PACKAGES INCLUDING SOME STOCK APKS. PLEASE CAREFULLY GO OVER THE LIST ATTACHED AND JUST CONTINUE ON TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
### DEBLOATER FOR PACKAGE DISABLER PRO - SAFE TO DISABLE APPS & SYSTEM APPS [~1950 MB RAM FREE - SOMETIMES 2000 MB's] ###
Attached is the xml file for Package Disabler Pro that will free ~ 2 GB RAM on your device.
Since I don't see any mention of using the engineering kernel should I assume this method does not work for US models?
So basically you take qwewqa's discovery, make no mention of him, then pass it off as your own. Then copy and paste some steps from other people, and submit it as your work?
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Since I don't see any mention of using the engineering kernel should I assume this method does not work for US models?
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As referred in the procedure section. The main and original root method goes to the forum thread linked above. As I briefly specified in the background info section, this is just a quick fix in performance and stability when applying root to this build.
tofu- said:
So basically you take qwewqa's discovery, make no mention of him, then pass it off as your own. Then copy and paste some steps from other people, and submit it as your work?
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I didn't copy nor plagiarize any information from their respective owners. Credits are given, very briefly detailed information on the steps as to the main reason of this thread is just giving the list and proceed with the order of steps to successfully achieve root. The link that I attached in regards to the conflicting system app that where I noticed the issue with other models.
I didn't look into @qwewqa thread comment regarding this, and I apologize and edited to credit him on this finding.
The debloat list provided is extremely aggresive. It removes the stock gallery, stock calender, lock screen wallpaper, stock contacts, Bluetooth, and all google back up services.
Your list is great for the hardcore folks BUT you have to go back through the lost and re-enable the apps and clear the data then re disable them.
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Brian,
Thanks for bringing it all together. I am currently rooted on T-Mobile QC1. I wanted to go to the U firmware wanted a tested way to root first.
Pat
Thank you kindly. Going to try this out right now
gonna give this a try, Any kernel tweak recommendations? how smooth/fast is it or does it lag like a bunch
any fix for the finger print sensor?
Im think the eng is conflicting with a app killing the fingerprint sensor
patcal said:
Brian,
Thanks for bringing it all together. I am currently rooted on T-Mobile QC1. I wanted to go to the U firmware wanted a tested way to root first.
Pat
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Hey Pat,
In fact there is a way to root the U Firmware and achieve functionality and administration. All thanks to their devs for their work
black96ss said:
gonna give this a try, Any kernel tweak recommendations? how smooth/fast is it or does it lag like a bunch
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As a matter of fact, the root.bat from @Quickvic30 does all the jobs needed. I strongly suggest running his method. No L Speed, no Kernel Adiutor. Just Titanium Backup to freeze/uninstall bloatware.
black96ss said:
gonna give this a try, Any kernel tweak recommendations? how smooth/fast is it or does it lag like a bunch
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black96ss said:
any fix for the finger print sensor?
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Hmmm...to be honest I didn't have any issues regarding the fingerprint sensor. Have you solved your issue by now?
Broken Fingerprint Sensor
purotijuana said:
Hmmm...to be honest I didn't have any issues regarding the fingerprint sensor. Have you solved your issue by now?
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Yes, I also have the same problem. The fingerprint sensor has stopped working after flashing the Eng Bootloader.
Found the fix: Credits to qwewqa
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Dexolit said:
Yes, I also have the same problem. The fingerprint sensor has stopped working after flashing the Eng Bootloader.
Found the fix: Credits to qwewqa
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I tried to use this method but my phone won't let me change permissions. It pops up with a message that says "changing permissions was not successful. Please note that some file systems do not allow permission changes." Is there something special I need to do to enable permission changes?
Also I am using root browser to do this.
nickp22127 said:
I tried to use this method but my phone won't let me change permissions. It pops up with a message that says "changing permissions was not successful. Please note that some file systems do not allow permission changes." Is there something special I need to do to enable permission changes?
Also I am using root browser to do this.
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Try another file browser. Root Explorer is what I have always used.
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Try another file browser. Root Explorer is what I have always used.
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Awesome man it worked! Thanks a lot. Root explorer seems pretty legit by the way. I've only ever used root browser.
nickp22127 said:
Awesome man it worked! Thanks a lot. Root explorer seems pretty legit by the way. I've only ever used root browser.
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Glad it worked. I have been using Root Explorer for as long as I have been using & rooting android phones.
nickp22127 said:
I tried to use this method but my phone won't let me change permissions. It pops up with a message that says "changing permissions was not successful. Please note that some file systems do not allow permission changes." Is there something special I need to do to enable permission changes?
Also I am using root browser to do this.
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I also had that problem too. Just extract the libs and overwrite them in /system/lib and /lib64, then change the permissions to rw-r--r--. Apparently, it only worked after overwriting the files.