Hi guys.
I am having troubles installing Busybox.
When I was on EMUI4.1 (b130) the process was smooth with busybox installer by stericson.
Now I upgraded to EMUI5 (b360), TWRP and rooted.
The installer tells me to change install location. I did it but every time is the same.
I checked if there was some busybox file/folder inside "/system/su" or "bin", but I cannot see anything.
I need busybox for some software I have that needs it...
Is there anyone who can give me a solution?
Thanks!!
Use busybox on rails app from PlayStore
Thank you. I found a similar app and it worked. Definitely there was something wrong with Stericson app...
Diamantes said:
Thank you. I found a similar app and it worked. Definitely there was something wrong with Stericson app...
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Which busybox app did you go with?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.meefik.busybox
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Have anyone tryed to update busybox to 1.18?
I founded it with such paths: /system/busybox /system/xbin/busybox.
But when i updated that files with 1.18 i get motologo loop.
Restored succefuly with OR.
Maybe someone knew why that happened?
fjfalcon said:
Have anyone tryed to update busybox to 1.18?
I founded it with such paths: /system/busybox /system/xbin/busybox.
But when i updated that files with 1.18 i get motologo loop.
Restored succefuly with OR.
Maybe someone knew why that happened?
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I have expirianced this problem for some days, but I toth it's me doing something wrong or Khal ROM doesn't supports it. And I'm pretty sure it's form Busybox indeed.
Same here......even I got stuck in a bootloop when I tried that......had to use rsd lite to flash the stock rom.....couldn't use OR
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So.... anybody tryed older Busybox version? Problem still appear? I just optimized my ROM and I don't wanna go true all "tweaking" again.
Here is a link for 3.4.1 (1.18.4 I think) for anyone who is brave enogh http://www.mobileboxs.info/android-apps/busybox-v3-4-1/
And here is even older 1.17.1 http://www.speedyshare.com/files/23737359/Busybox_1.17.1.apk
I had tried 1.17.1 earlier....didn't work..got stuck at bootloop!
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vari9 said:
I had tried 1.17.1 earlier....didn't work..got stuck at bootloop!
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Suffering succotash. Then it's most likely from Khal's ROM.
I know it's of little help, but I just downloaded and used the latest version of that app to update /system/xbin/busybox on an unreleased ROM based on Dexter's 1.3 and I had no trouble.
I do know it is extremely important for the boot scripts we've been using on XT720 to have /system/xbin/busybox. If you move busybox to /system/bin/busybox you will bootloop. You should be able to get into openrecovery (volume up while powering on) and use adb or apply the update here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11695842&postcount=1314 to recover. Possibly you'll still have to go fix the symbolic links using adb. I think it's pretty stupid that the app deletes the other ones without replacing them with symbolic links. That app also didn't update all busybox applet symbolic links, either. Frankly, I'm not too impressed by that app.
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I do know it is extremely important for the boot scripts we've been using on XT720 to have /system/xbin/busybox.
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I did installed it in xbin, but still bootlooping. I'm not sure what the whole point of this app is, beside it allows CacheMate to do it's job. If anyone can explain?
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I did installed it in xbin, but still bootlooping. I'm not sure what the whole point of this app is, beside it allows CacheMate to do it's job. If anyone can explain?
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Most (if not all) custom ROMs have busybox already. The app is probably quite helpful on rooted, stock ROMs that wouldn't have busybox otherwise. If you're on a custom ROM all it does is update the existing busybox. When cachemate says it requires busybox, it's refering to the executable, not the updater app from the market.
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Most (if not all) custom ROMs have busybox already. The app is probably quite helpful on rooted, stock ROMs that wouldn't have busybox otherwise. If you're on a custom ROM all it does is update the existing busybox. When cachemate says it requires busybox, it's refering to the executable, not the updater app from the market.
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So you mean I have Busybox on my Khal's ROM and I don't need to update it. Thanks alot.
Hey guys and gals,
I've got a 7.7 on stock ROM rooted using the original root method the day I purchased the tablet. I've been using my tablet happily for over a month now.
Unfortunately, late last night I opened up Google Play and started updating all my apps, including Busybox by stericson. There was a new busybox version out (1.20.1) and I decided to install it using "Smart install." I'm not sure if it tried to install to /system/bin or /system/xbin but after the install I saw the app give me an error message explaining that the install was unsuccessful. Anyways, now a lot of my root-requiring apps including Titanium Backup Pro is not functioning at all. It seems that my BusyBox installation is corrupt.
I tried using BusyBox Pro by stericson to uninstall but the corrupt busybox seems to have prevented a proper uninstall, so it still lingers. I downloaded JadeEyedWolf's root.zip from his pinned "Root" post which includes SU & BusyBox thinking that installing the root.zip from CWM Recovery would over-write the corrupt busybox. After flashing I rebooted the tablet and I still got the same corrupt busybox issues.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
Edit: The corrupt busybox causes the Wifi to show Error when I try to turn on the radio. Not that internet is vital in repairing the tablet, but I've worked around it by tethering Bluetooth internet off of my OG HTC Evo 4G. It's strange though - I can peruse websites and view the items in the Google Play Store but it will never actually download, though the "Downloading --- " bar does display.
I had the same problem, stock rom as well. If you check the reviews for Stericson's Busybox on Google Play, the two top ones a few minutes ago both mentioned the same issue.
Trying to root again and reinstalling Superuser didn't help, neither did a factory reset (manually salvaging settings and data was a pain too).
Re-flashing the original rom fixed it, following the guide at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469635
I switched to JRummy16 Busybox installer and it seems to work.
Surprising that no one else here mentioned the problem ...
Try this fix.
To be more specific: BusyBox installer 8.0 replaces /system/bin/sh and /system/bin/ash binaries. I don't have any idea why would it do that (considering that I specified /system/xbin as an install folder), but this quick fix restores original ash binary (and sh as a symlink to it).
Installer 8.1 and above has this bug fixed.
Had the same problem with busybox and had to re-install the rom. What does this fix do?
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Already answered, see post above.
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Too late for me to try it, but thanks the same
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To be more specific: BusyBox installer 1.20.1 replaces /system/bin/sh and /system/bin/ash binaries. I don't have any idea why would it do that (considering that I specified /system/xbin as an install folder), but this quick fix restores original ash binary (and sh as a symlink to it).
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Thank you so much it works well now! You're a life-saver ginkage. Should I keep the stericson busybox 1.20.1 original install or should I use the busybox installer to install a fresh copy of 1.20.1 in /system/xbin?
Thanks again!
Thank you so much it works well now!
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That's why we are here.
Should I keep the stericson busybox 1.20.1 original install or should I use the busybox installer to install a fresh copy of 1.20.1 in /system/xbin?
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Personally I always use /system/xbin, so that some custom kernel (like CWM) could use /system/bin if it wanted to.
BTW, the BusyBox installer bug was fixed in version 8.1, and current version is 8.2, so you should update it anyway. I was wrong to mention "1.20.1" version. Post edited.
Hi guys,
First of all, I want to apologize sincerely for the bug that my application introduced in 8.0. I didn't catch the bug because my device wasn't affected by the bug.. (I always test my app myself before releasing..yet I still miss things due to devices file structure being so different.)
At any rate, the bug was that the application symlinked all applets to Busybox. Normally, this is done if you use smart install and change the settings manually. By default smart install will not overwrite applets that are not already symlinked to Busybox.
This was not a problem with Busybox 1.20.1 but was a problem with my application and how it performed the install.
Again, I am very very sorry that this has occured, as a result I am scouring the web trying to find people with the issue and help them resolve it.
If you have this problem, it can easily be fixed by reflashing your current rom. you do not have to wipe or clear any data. Once this is done, you can download my installer, version 8.1 or greater and upgrade busybox as normal.
Please let me know if you guys have any questions.
Best Regards,
Stephen - Stericson
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I too had the same situation, updated busybox then noticed something was awry when hidebar wouldn't work. My issues go way beyond broken root and WIFI, I've also been getting constant reboots. I was just about to re-install the stock rom until I read about the possible udate.zip fix. I'm very interested in how to apply the zip (I don't have CWM) being that i do extensive customization (with no backup, I know, I know) and I'd hate to re customize everything again. If I can get things right the first thing I'll do is install CWM and perform a nandroid backup.
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I too had the same situation, updated busybox then noticed something was awry when hidebar wouldn't work. My issues go way beyond broken root and WIFI, I've also been getting constant reboots. I was just about to re-install the stock rom until I read about the possible udate.zip fix. I'm very interested in how to apply the zip (I don't have CWM) being that i do extensive customization (with no backup, I know, I know) and I'd hate to re customize everything again. If I can get things right the first thing I'll do is install CWM and perform a nandroid backup.
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you don't need CWM, just copy the fix onto external storage card,enter recovery (PWR + Vol. up Buttons) and apply the update from there. just fixed my tablet this way
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you don't need CWM, just copy the fix onto external storage card,enter recovery (PWR + Vol. up Buttons) and apply the update from there. just fixed my tablet this way
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A thousand thanks kind sir, I'm back in business, that was pain free
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Thanks for posting this, I'm in love with my 7.7 once again.
Appreciate the response stericson. I had purchased your Pro version but even after I fixed the uninstall failed and it also did not detect superuser permissions even though SU gave a notification that Busybox Pro was granted superuser. All other root-requiring apps work. Had to refund the Pro purchase though
No problem. there seems to be an issue with the application detecting root sometimes, that's why you can still try the install.
I'm looking into this issue, it just started showing up so I am not sure what is going on.
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Really appreciate this fix. On the verge of wiping out everything....
But decide to see if its busy box since its the last thing i install before all this happens....
Just to note that uninstall busybox also doesnt solve the issue...
so need to fix.
I had a lot of problems with root permissions not being granted by Superuser app. Recently I have tried SuperSu from the market and uninstalled original Superuser app (important to follow the instructions for the App! ).
My main problem was that ntfssd was not granted root permissions at startup, so I had to start it again manually. With SuperSu it is no problem. Also I use Busybox and successfully updated to the latest binary recently.
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Thank you so much for that, I had been driven crazy and had also gone through a factory reset to try and get my device back working, to no avail. Can I ask where you got the ash you're including here? It worked for my Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, on 3.2, but is it a generic enough file that it can be dropped on nearly all Android devices without any issues arising?
I only ask out of curiosity and understanding the system more.
With what app should I install BusyBox? With "Busybox Installer" or "BusyBox"?
Thanks in advance
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With what app should I install BusyBox? With "Busybox Installer" or "BusyBox"?
Thanks in advance
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Both do the same job, they install bb - it's up to you. I prefer busybox installer.
Ok thanks and at what location should I download it? "/system/xbin/" or "/system/bin/"?
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With what app should I install BusyBox? With "Busybox Installer" or "BusyBox"?
Thanks in advance
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it is basically a special program that gives you extra linux/unix based commands, many root programs need busy box like titanium backup or meta morph in order to run
click thanks if helped
What is the Use???
I want know what is the use of busybox
what exactly it helps to my phn to do?????????
AW: [Q] BusyBox
Use /system/xbin as the path of installation.
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I wanted to try out AdAway on my N5 and therefore had to install BusyBox (Hostfile install didn't work before BusyBox, worked afterwards). But after AdAway did not work and I still had ads, I uninstalled it and then wanted to uninstall BusyBox as well, since I don't have any other app that requires it, as far as I know and I didn't have it installed before AdAway anyways.
Since then I feel that my N5 behaves choppier and more sluggish. Did I do someting wrong? Did the uninstall remove more than I previously installed with the app (installed and uninstalled the BusyBox binary with "BusyBox" by Stericson)? Or am I just paranoid?
My N5 is rooted and unlocked, No custom recovery or ROM installed.
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I wanted to try out AdAway on my N5 and therefore had to install BusyBox (Hostfile install didn't work before BusyBox, worked afterwards). But after AdAway did not work and I still had ads, I uninstalled it and then wanted to uninstall BusyBox as well, since I don't have any other app that requires it, as far as I know and I didn't have it installed before AdAway anyways.
Since then I feel that my N5 behaves choppier and more sluggish. Did I do someting wrong? Did the uninstall remove more than I previously installed with the app (installed and uninstalled the BusyBox binary with "BusyBox" by Stericson)? Or am I just paranoid?
My N5 is rooted and unlocked, No custom recovery or ROM installed.
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BUMP. I also installed busybox by Stericson for ALSA mixer which is used for call recording. And I am also a bit scared of the busybox:
- Will it prevent OTA updates if I am totally stock (even recovery) with root only
- Why uninstall disclaimer is so fearsome. It is saying that it is possible that all rooted apps will stop working and even ROM can become unstable. Is it true with stock rooted nexus 5?
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I wanted to try out AdAway on my N5 and therefore had to install BusyBox (Hostfile install didn't work before BusyBox, worked afterwards). But after AdAway did not work and I still had ads, I uninstalled it and then wanted to uninstall BusyBox as well, since I don't have any other app that requires it, as far as I know and I didn't have it installed before AdAway anyways.
Since then I feel that my N5 behaves choppier and more sluggish. Did I do someting wrong? Did the uninstall remove more than I previously installed with the app (installed and uninstalled the BusyBox binary with "BusyBox" by Stericson)? Or am I just paranoid?
My N5 is rooted and unlocked, No custom recovery or ROM installed.
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Look here for more info about the Busybox http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BusyBox, if you are rooted i would also installl Busybox as many apps require that.
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Look here for more info about the Busybox http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BusyBox, if you are rooted i would also installl Busybox as many apps require that.
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This does not answer OP question about messing stock ROM after BusyBox uninstall
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This does not answer OP question about messing stock ROM after BusyBox uninstall
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This gives the OP an idea of why and how BB is beeing used, this is not Kindergarten bro, users have to do most of the work themselves if they have questions or issues
Please someone help me .
I've got an update from chainfire, then after reboot my phone lost the su binary. When open the chainfire apps, it said the su binary is not installed and the super su cannot install it. What should I do?
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Please someone help me .
I've got an update from chainfire, then after reboot my phone lost the su binary. When open the chainfire apps, it said the su binary is not installed and the super su cannot install it. What should I do?
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I wrote on this threat that Chainfire has problems with some roms... You could try the solution i provide there (but i do not know if it will fix your problems). If i where you, i would first try the solution from the above topic, then uninstall Chainfire and then install/reinstall busybox (with this app), then check if super su is fine. Else, make a titanium back app and flash a rom...
First of all make a backup...
What is the function of Busybox? It okay to use it?
tyha said:
What is the function of Busybox? It okay to use it?
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yea...demanding the same answer...
tyha said:
What is the function of Busybox? It okay to use it?
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The "function" of Busybox? If that means: "What is Busybox?", here we are...
Busybox is something that you install to give you some additional LINUX / UNIX based commands. You need Busybox installed in order to run apps that demand these commands which are not available to you and you made need them for some root level tasks.
If you need it, install it with this app.