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Disabling/altering startup and shutdown sounds.

I read the tip in another thread about how to disable and/or change the Captivate's startup and shutdown sounds but cannot find the files mentioned on my phone. Does anyone have more detailed instructions on how to get rid of the annoying startup and shutdown sounds without using the SDK?

You must have root, then use a file manager (I use root explorer) and rename or delete the sound file:
/system/etc/PowerOn.wav
/system/media/audio/ui/shutdown.ogg
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I keep getting an error saying I don't have the permissions to rename those files... I'm using several different file explorer apps and they all give me the same message

Do you have root access? If so change the filesystem to RW or use Root Explorer.

decepticon said:
Do you have root access? If so change the filesystem to RW or use Root Explorer.
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I didn't know how to change it to R/W so paid for the App, well worth the $3 thanks for the quick replies

Still unable to find the files. I am using the default file manager with View Hidden Files enabled and there is no /system directory.

sup3rus3r said:
Still unable to find the files. I am using the default file manager with View Hidden Files enabled and there is no /system directory.
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You need to download a manager that has ROOT capabilities or you will not find them.

LGSilva said:
You must have root, then use a file manager (I use root explorer) and rename or delete the sound file:
/system/etc/PowerOn.wav
/system/media/audio/ui/shutdown.ogg
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Easy with ConnectBot to turn off that annoying startup sound.
Connect to local system
su
(Confirm superuser request)
mv /system/etc/PowerOn.wav /system/etc/PowerOn.bak
exit
exit
Done!
Thanks for this LGSilva

I finally ponied up and bought Root Explorer. I found the files and renamed them and everything seems to be working.

Would love to find this info myself.

I cant get access from root explorer. Says read only even with hidden files shown. What am I missing?
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adamandro12 said:
I cant get access from root explorer. Says read only even with hidden files shown. What am I missing?
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Did you allow superuser permission when prompted?

LGSilva said:
You must have root, then use a file manager (I use root explorer) and rename or delete the sound file:
/system/etc/PowerOn.wav
/system/media/audio/ui/shutdown.ogg
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Worked great - thank you

It never prompted me. It is rooted and i toggled the button to mount but no access. I got it to five me check marks for read and write, but they were already checked.
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[Q] How could I get system app from firmware?

Is there any way for me to extract system apps from firmware, like file manager, and install it or use it as usual apk?

Try titanium back up. Back up your fw, install any desired system app on another compatible fw using restore...
Did it a couple of times for music app & calculator..
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Just extract the ROM's tar file using 7-zip etc. then use MagicISO to extract the System.rfs file. You'll find all the system apps in app folder.

mznk said:
Just extract the ROM's tar file using 7-zip etc. then use MagicISO to extract the System.rfs file. You'll find all the system apps in app folder.
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I tried that, but when I installing application on device I see: "App is not installed"

You'll have to make it a system app. Do it via Titanium Backup or using any File Explorer with root functionality (Set permission as rw-r--r--).

aannzzoorr said:
I tried that, but when I installing application on device I see: "App is not installed"
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you need to deodex those apk's first.

xGiox said:
you need to deodex those apk's first.
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How?

Go dev section
there some deodex cwm zip version for u to download
If u only some apps
Just unzip it and copy it to your system app folder.
just search before post
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chongns said:
Go dev section
there some deodex cwm zip version for u to download
If u only some apps
Just unzip it and copy it to your system app folder.
just search before post
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I tried but app is not in drawer, it's only in system/app folder.

aannzzoorr said:
I tried but app is not in drawer, it's only in system/app folder.
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Set permissions and lib files may be necessary. Place lib files in /system/lib or something like that
Cheers
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aannzzoorr said:
I tried but app is not in drawer, it's only in system/app folder.
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Change permission to rw r r
Change own to root root
Using root explorer
And restart the phone
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Originally Posted by aannzzoorr
I tried but app is not in drawer, it's only in system/app folder.
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Change permission to rw r r
Change own to root root
Using root explorer
And restart the phone
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Still can't see it...

Help bootloop

Hi
i get a bootloop after copying framework-res.apk to framework folder and i forgot set permission
How to fix ??
Thanks

osherdadon said:
Hi
i get a bootloop after copying framework-res.apk to framework folder and i forgot set permission
How to fix ??
Thanks
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If you have old file, do to twrp, mount system, open file manager, copy framework-res.apk to system/framework and reboot from twrp
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mitky82 said:
If you have old file, do to twrp, mount system, open file manager, copy framework-res.apk to system/framework and reboot from twrp
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O.K. i will try now
Thanks

mitky82 said:
If you have old file, do to twrp, mount system, open file manager, copy framework-res.apk to system/framework and reboot from twrp
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Look i don't know how to use twrp ..
Maybe you can guide me?
Thanks

After mount system go to advanced, then file manager. Press back button if twrp ask something when you press advanced, and you will see all options. Search in file manager apk. Press once the apk file and then copy. After that navigate to system/framework and paste copyed file
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You can also set permissions right for framework-res with twrp file manager.

tys0n said:
You can also set permissions right for framework-res with twrp file manager.
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I see two buttons therе, but i never use it. Is that Chmod buttons?

mitky82 said:
After mount system go to advanced, then file manager. Press back button if twrp ask something when you press advanced, and you will see all options. Search in file manager apk. Press once the apk file and then copy. After that navigate to system/framework and paste copyed file
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Thanks youuu!!

mitky82 said:
I see two buttons ther, but i never use it. Is that Chmod buttons?
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Yes. Chmod to change permissions.

question about "root/storage/emulated"

Can someone explain this to me, why does root explorer can't access files on "root/storage/emulated"
You know, nexus 5 virtual sdcard directory is "root/storage/emulated/0" but CWM backup directory is "root/system/clockworkmod"
I used to place the .zips for flashing new roms at "root/storage/emulated" using CM's file manager, though I'm on PA I installed CM's file manager from CM App Installer
the problem is CM's file manager not guaranteed to run on every rom. And from root explorer "root/storage/emulated" is not shown correctly (yes it can be accessed but the .zips and clockworkmod backup directory is not shown). But from CM's file manager it is accessible
Here I attached the problem I mean, you can see on the root explorer there's only 2 folder on "root/storage/emulated" (0 and legacy) but from cm's file manager it shows another files
What went wrong?
Sorry if my English are weird since English is not my primary languange

Because CWM is outdated.

Lethargy said:
Because CWM is outdated.
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This. Stop using cwm.
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rootSU said:
This. Stop using cwm.
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Can you guys just explain why the folders isn't showing on root explorer but it is shown on cm file manager?

dustinraditya said:
Can you guys just explain why the folders isn't showing on root explorer but it is shown on cm file manager?
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Can't explain why it shows in cm. I don't/won't use it.
Storage/emulated isn't a real location. Click the link in my signature and then find my data info thread. Everything is explained there. And stop using cwm
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rootSU said:
Can't explain why it shows in cm. I don't/won't use it.
Storage/emulated isn't a real location. Click the link in my signature and then find my data info thread. Everything is explained there. And stop using cwm
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I figured out that the files is at "root/mnt/shell/emulated"
I don't know why Cm and rootex shows different directory
OOT, what rom are you running now? Just curious
And Philz touch at your signature, can I just flash the .zip in cwm to get it replacing my current cwm?

I use slimkat and yes you can
FYI the true location of sdcard is /data/media/0
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rootSU said:
I use slimkat and yes you can
FYI the true location of sdcard is /data/media/0
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Okay thank you. I'll flash philz touch right now

Smart Manager

Ok in case anyone else wants to install smart manager.
From this post ( i do not take credit just sharing)
file to download. here
Unpack and put the 2 folder in system/priv-app. Set correct permissions for folders and files then reboot. (permissions= permission folders rwxr-xr-x then the apks and files rw-r-r then reboot )
The additional step we have to do being on galaxy s6 (at least what i did)
once you go into priv-app folder you will see smanager_PROVIDER....rename that folder to smanager_PROVIDE(incase for backup or issues dont delete, just rename)
then rename the 2 folder you copied into priv-app folder to smanager_PROVIDER and smanagerSDK_PROVIDER
reboot and good to go.
hope this helps
(i used root browser to make adjustments)

FINALLY .. that did it. It works. Renaming the folders did the trick. Thanks much

Worked great :good:

got it working! thz
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Weird, I didnt have to rename the folders. Glad its working though. I ended up uninstalling it.

dknow101 said:
Ok in case anyone else wants to install smart manager.
From this post ( i do not take credit just sharing)
file to download. here
Unpack and put the 2 folder in system/priv-app. Set correct permissions for folders and files then reboot. (permissions= permission folders rwx-xr-x then the apks and files rw-r-r then reboot )
The additional step we have to do being on galaxy s6 (at least what i did)
once you go into priv-app folder you will see smanager_PROVIDER....rename that folder to smanager_PROVIDE(incase for backup or issues dont delete, just rename)
then rename the 2 folder you copied into priv-app folder to smanager_PROVIDER and smanagerSDK_PROVIDER
reboot and good to go.
hope this helps
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Thanks a million, been trying to get this to work and this finally did the trick for me.

Anyway to do this without root?!

For some reason I can't get this to work after the OTA

Squintz said:
For some reason I can't get this to work after the OTA
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best guess is that you no longer have root if you took the update and why it wont work.

fletch33 said:
best guess is that you no longer have root if you took the update and why it wont work.
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I have root, and I'm on Clean Rom 1.5. Tried it several times to make sure permissions were correct, but doesn't work.

Squintz said:
I have root, and I'm on Clean Rom 1.5. Tried it several times to make sure permissions were correct, but doesn't work.
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I am stock latest OTA rooted and installed and use without issue.
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I had to grant more permissions for the apks to get it to start working.
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uncannyzebra said:
I had to grant more permissions for the apks to get it to start working.
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I see the folder permissions in the OP aren't correct. They should be rwxr-xr-x. I
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Protibus said:
I see the folder permissions in the OP aren't correct. They should be rwxr-xr-x. I
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rwxr??

Squintz said:
rwxr??
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rwx, r-x, r-x or 0755
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Actually, I just fixed it. Just looked at other apps in that folder and copied the permissions. Permissions in the OP are wrong, and that was causing my issue.

Squintz said:
Actually, I just fixed it. Just looked at other apps in that folder and copied the permissions. Permissions in the OP are wrong, and that was causing my issue.
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Yes for the folders they were wrong.
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Updated the post to correct the folder permission setting. sorry was tired when posted.

thanks for info and i like it although it doesnt seem popular

fletch33 said:
thanks for info and i like it although it doesnt seem popular
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It was popular with me....I installed it.
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