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File manager that can copy/delete ALL files

basically, i transferred a bootanimation.zip file to the evo by dropbox. went to use astro file manager to delete the one on the device, and copy/move (tried both), and it just didnt work.
so is there a file manager that is known to be able to handle system files??

I haven't had any problems manging any files with estrongs file explorer

Did you mount /system as read/write first? Doesn't sound like it.

Root explorer is about as good as it gets. Cheap but not free

[Q] copy & paste

Can i copy and paste ringtones from outside folder to system\media\audio\ringtones folder?

norbarb said:
Can i copy and paste ringtones from outside folder to system\media\audio\ringtones folder?
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sure, assuming you have:
A. some kind of root level file explorer (ES File explorer, root explorer, etc)
B. once in said root level file explorer, you set the /system partition to be read/write (in root explorer, just tap the r/w at the top of the screen when in /system)

Thanks for answer.. Yes i have root explorer just was wondering if this files are not connected to some other settings..

If Im not mistaken you can just make a folder in the root of your internal SDcard and name it ringtones. Put all the files in that folder and reboot your phone. The tones should them be selectable in the ringtones menus
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IMEI help

i have lost my IMEI like 3 times before and all from dropping my phone and the battery falling off but this time its different.
i use to be able to just restore to stock and it would pick up again but this time it doesn't want to work.
i actually copied my efs folder to my sd card and only to my computer for save keeping + used efs pro tool to back up my efs on my other xp computer
problem: don't know how to restore efs folder
what i tried:
-efs pro - doesn't detect my device so i cant restore it
-replace efs folder - i deleted the efs folder in internal and replaced it with the copy i have in my sd
-restore to stock using one click

update
when i open the efs file on internal it has a folder named lost+found. i try and delete it but it says it can't be deleted. i copy the efs from sd card to internal and it has all the same files as the one on the sd but it also has the lost+found and i still can't delete it
any thoughts would help

gonzalo8642 said:
when i open the efs file on internal it has a folder named lost+found. i try and delete it but it says it can't be deleted. i copy the efs from sd card to internal and it has all the same files as the one on the sd but it also has the lost+found and i still can't delete it
any thoughts would help
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Sounds like you've done all the steps that would normally work. If flashing stock didn't fix it you might be looking at a hardware issue. Before we jump to that conclusion though DL super manager from play. Once that's done go into setting in SM and enable the root function. Now backup two levels to root of phone. Go to efs folder and delete it(long press it for the option). Go to your sd card and copy the backup efs folder. Go back to the root and paste it. Reboot. That has worked every time for me. If it still comes up null try pulling that battery and holding power for 20 seconds. Then reboot. If you still have nothing enjoy your new MP3 player.

hechoen said:
Sounds like you've done all the steps that would normally work. If flashing stock didn't fix it you might be looking at a hardware issue. Before we jump to that conclusion though DL super manager from play. Once that's done go into setting in SM and enable the root function. Now backup two levels to root of phone. Go to efs folder and delete it(long press it for the option). Go to your sd card and copy the backup efs folder. Go back to the root and paste it. Reboot. That has worked every time for me. If it still comes up null try pulling that battery and holding power for 20 seconds. Then reboot. If you still have nothing enjoy your new MP3 player.
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i have tried that on es file explorer but ima try it on SM. i tried it on SM and it does the same thing as es file explorer except it doesn't overwrite the efs file on root.
when i long press to delete the efs file on root is still there and it has one file that says "lost+found". unlike SM, es file explorer pastes the efs from my sd to the root efs file but it also includes the "lost+found" file with nothing in it

There is nothing in lost+found. You need to give SM root permissions then switch to R/W for the folder. Left soft key will get you there. If it's R/O nothing will happen.

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There is nothing in lost+found. You need to give SM root permissions then switch to R/W for the folder. Left soft key will get you there. If it's R/O nothing will happen.
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when you delete the efs file in root is the efs file in root still suppose to be there? cuz mine still is with that lost+found.
i switched over to R/W but it still doesn't write to the efs root file.
my steps:
open SM app
- went to file maganger section
- open file maganger
-check R/W
- go up twice into root
- long press on efs file and click delete
- click on to delete ( efs file still there )
- scroll down and click on sdcard
- find efs on sd and long press copy
- scroll up and tap on up level
- click the paste icon
after that i check efs file on root and nothing is written on it, i even rebooted it after my steps just to make sure

As long as it says r/w next to the folder your in you should be good. It'll show it in the top left corner. Make sure it's r/w before deleting efs folder and again before pasting the copy from sd. If that doesn't work there's not much more I can do for you. Good luck.

thanks for your help! i got efs pro to work so i can restore my efs file but sadly it didn't work. you're probably right that it must be a hardware problem

[Q] Can't delete folder in internal storage

hi, im having problems deleting a folder in my internal storage.
my phone is Lenovo A328, stock rom, rooted, and running on kitkat.
i didn't do any tweaking on my phone besides rooting.
i noticed while browsing my internal folders, in Android/data there is a folder named "com.com2us.soulcollector.normal...." 16.74mb in size.
it's from the game soul seeker, and i've already uninstalled the game, i tried to delete it but cant be deleted.
here's what ive done so far:
-i used other browsing apps like root explorer and root browser
-renamed the folder and delete, but can't
-moved the folder to other location in internal (cant move to external), still cant delete
-downloaded the game again and made sure the folder name and location is the same. then uninstalled the game, still the folder is there.
-edit the permission but cant.
-reboot device
-clean junk files using clean master
i dont want to restore or reformat my device. its a pain trying to download and reinstall again all my apps.
please help!

jemzbenz said:
hi, im having problems deleting a folder in my internal storage.
my phone is Lenovo A328, stock rom, rooted, and running on kitkat.
i didn't do any tweaking on my phone besides rooting.
i noticed while browsing my internal folders, in Android/data there is a folder named "com.com2us.soulcollector.normal...." 16.74mb in size.
it's from the game soul seeker, and i've already uninstalled the game, i tried to delete it but cant be deleted.
here's what ive done so far:
-i used other browsing apps like root explorer and root browser
-renamed the folder and delete, but can't
-moved the folder to other location in internal (cant move to external), still cant delete
-downloaded the game again and made sure the folder name and location is the same. then uninstalled the game, still the folder is there.
-edit the permission but cant.
-reboot device
-clean junk files using clean master
i dont want to restore or reformat my device. its a pain trying to download and reinstall again all my apps.
please help!
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Try remounting /data as RW.
So, if you're using ES Explorer, open menu, inside Tools, click on Root Explorer.
Then click Mount R/W. And mount all partitions as RW.
This may help

GokulNC said:
Try remounting /data as RW.
So, if you're using ES Explorer, open menu, inside Tools, click on Root Explorer.
Then click Mount R/W. And mount all partitions as RW.
This may help
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tried it but still no good. im really not liking this kitkat.

How can I access the /data (root dir) folder?

I am able to see the /data folder by using ES FILE EXPLORER (root mode), but I am unable to see any of it's contents. I am willing to past some app folder data from a nandroid backup there.

Ok, found it, ES file explorer was without root.