So, I was looking around my ROM and I discovered this neat little trick.
You know when you power on the device after a factory reset, and that setup comes up? When it says it is communicating with the server, it is actually getting the features of your device and sending it to Google Play.
How does it get the features of the device you may be asking. Well, it parses the XML files located in the /system/etc/permissions directory!
So, how can we use this to our advantage? Well, we can add features to our device/ROM!
How to do this? Simple!
Step 1: Copy a file in that directory and paste it in the same directory. I recommend you use the Root Explorer app.
Step 2: Rename the new file with the feature you want - if you want the android.hardware.telephony feature, rename the file to android.hardware.telephony.xml
Step 3: Open the file in a text editor. Remove the <text> part of the name="<text>" tags, and replace the <text> with the feature name (the same as the file name, without the .xml extension)
Step 4: Save the file!
Step 4.5: Delete the backup file if using Root Explorer
Step 5: Open your System Settings menu and clear the app data and cache for the following apps:
Google Play Store
Google Services Framework
Package Installer
Setup Wizard
com.android.provision
Step 6: Reboot the device:
Step 7: Open the Google Talk app, and sign in to your account(s), sign out, then sign in again. Open Google Play, and see if you can install an app that needs the feature you just added!
List Of Features
No matter how hard you try, this wont add telephony to your wifi only tablet It only spoofs the features for Google Play - it doesn't actually add them, and some apps will force close if they really did need the feature you 'added'!
Hi, everybody. I have been looking for a file manager with the auto-permission-modification function for a long time. (yeah I invented this name : p)
This is the function that will automatically change the permissions of the files copied to the system partition.
e.g. If you copy a file from the user folder to system folder(e.g. /system/fonts), usually you have to modify its permissions to make system recognize the file and to avoid breaking your device. Therefore, it would be decent if a file manager could handle that automatically!
AFAIK FX Explorer is the only app with such function. I was wondering if there were any other app with this function.
P.S. FX is great in every aspect, I just do not like the left-margin-slide panel.
I was using FX sometime ago, but I didn't really appreciate the UI. That's why I switched to stock file manager.
Update 2023:
By now I've been using CX File Explorer (free. No ads. Friendly and intuitive UI) for 2 years with lots of pleasure! It has great support for local files, editing files, webDAV and even lets you edit online files locally and updates them online automatically. It's very easy and simple to use. High WAF. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cxinventor.file.explorer
Update 2018:
I switched completely to MiXplorer which has all features from the old ES File Explorer Classic and is available for free via XDALabs (which will also keep it up to date).
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.mixplorer
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ES File Explorer has become bloated since version 4. Luckily, version 3 existed for over a year and overall, ES File Explorer has been a rockstable app, with all the bells and whistles you need from a File Explorer. I believe app updates are HIGHLY overrated in some cases. Just like QuickPic v4.5.2, ES File Explorer 3.2.5 has been working perfectly for years. No update could improve it or make it more stable, it could only become more commercial, like happened with both ES File Explorer and a lot of other great apps like QuickPic, making it more heavy to run for your phone, adding malware or moving certain features to a Pro version.
With this signed version of ES File Explorer 3.2.5 (the latest v3) you don't have to worry about the Play Store updating it to the bloated version!
Because it has been signed, you will get a notice the first time you run it, about this version being a custom version. This is normal, just hit the checkbox and ignore it.
Why is ES File Explorer 3 still the best?
- free
- remote browser (access files on your phone via your desktop browser easily)
- S(FTP), SMB etc support
- DLNA
- root supported
- backup apps etc etc
Download ES File Explorer 3.2.5 SIGNED from my CloudUp Classic Apps collection: CloudUp clearly failed to keep the downloads working. Please find it attached to this post.
When you start ES File Explorer the first time, it will ask if you want to update, hit the checkbox (don't remind me again) and select no.
thanks
If you like the new material design theme, there is a version modded in the forums of Mobilism with this features:
MOD No Ads:
1. Remove Programs application homepage toolbox option.
2, Removing favorites list associated with Baidu advertising practices.
3, Removing the task manager and application download pop the lock.
4, Adjusting the root directory of fragmented files to the same data folder.
5, Disabled by default to automatically detect application upgrade can be updated manually.
6, Streamlined a lot of extra language files retain only Simplified and Traditional British.
7, Optimized content and other details of the interface options menu.
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how does this one differ from this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64020114
(this one was sign-aligned by the same guy that did quickpic, only he posted it in the quickpic thread because some users requested it)
Ksawery said:
If you like the new material design theme, there is a version modded in the forums of Mobilism with this features:
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Please can you share a link with material theme.
spacexgen said:
Please can you share a link with material theme.
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I'm sorry! I can but I think this could be interpreted as warez or similar and violating the forum rules .
Anyway, I think a quick Google search will return your desired result...
The app has material design since version 4.
Warning:
Do not post or request warez.
This is a violation of the Forum Rules.
Regards,
The_Merovingian
Forum Moderator
60nine said:
how does this one differ from this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64020114
(this one was sign-aligned by the same guy that did quickpic, only he posted it in the quickpic thread because some users requested it)
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Ha I wish he had put that in his 1st post and changed his title! That way I would have found it and no need to create this topic.
But if I only look at the name of his file, it is version 2.3.7, while mine is the latest (3.2.5) before version 4 which introduced a bloated ES. But I haven't actually installed his version. If it is the same version as mine, they are simply identical.
@zilexa
exactly what i was thinking about these apps.
hated the updates.
more ram
more cpu
more functions but useless
Solid explorer should have paid es file explorer commission when they came out with version 4. I know 8 people personally who switched over...maybe some of the ones holding out will use your version so thanks!
i already have patched
famewolf said:
Solid explorer should have paid es file explorer commission when they came out with version 4. I know 8 people personally who switched over...maybe some of the ones holding out will use your version so thanks!
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I switched from ES File Explorer to X-plore by Lonely Cat Games. I highly recommend X-plore for everyone.
salmanfarisy said:
I switched from ES File Explorer to X-plore by Lonely Cat Games. I highly recommend X-plore for everyone.
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As with all file managers, the paid features of X-plore are available for FREE in ES File Explorer Classic, version 3.2.5 before it became bloated.
SFTP/SSH file transfer, remote manager (managing files from a pc, via wifi), music player. It's paid in X-Plore.
So again, no reason to use anything else, sticking with ES File Explorer 3.2.5
zilexa said:
As with all file managers, the paid features of X-plore are available for FREE in ES File Explorer Classic, version 3.2.5 before it became bloated.
SFTP/SSH file transfer, remote manager (managing files from a pc, via wifi), music player. It's paid in X-Plore.
So again, no reason to use anything else, sticking with ES File Explorer 3.2.5
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Fortunately I don't need any of paid features in X-plore. Keep free without ads, without selling your data, without background jobs, without battery drain.
Hello - I'm running Android 4.4.4 (the latest release from T-Mobile for the Samsung Galaxy S4) and I have ES File Explorer 4.0.5.4 (Market) installed. I'm not sure what the "Market" part means, but I don't think it's the paid version.
I can't edit text files or save newly created text files to my external SD card any more.
On the Google Play site under the "What's New" section for ES File Explorer, it says, "Cannot write on ext-sdcard in KitKat(4.4) -System limitation. Root or upgrade to Android 5.0"
I am rooted but I guess that isn't enough for the version I'm running.
Does anyone know if version 3.2.5 will let me create and edit text files on the ext-sdcard if I'm running 4.4.4?
Thanks.
Edit: I was able to get it working with the 4.0.5.4 version that was already installed. I didn't realize that there was a toggle in ES File Explorer called "Root Explorer". I had allowed the SuperSU rooting app permission to ES File Explorer, but still needed to toggle on the Root Explorer toggle in ES File Explorer. (I got to the toggle by clicking on the 'three bars' in the upper left corner of ES File Explorer.)
After toggling it on, I was able to edit the platform.xml file as mentioned in this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617921
After restarting the phone I was able to edit and save text files on the external SD card.
Been looking for this one.. thanks a lot!
Google Apkmirror es file explorer
Then take 3.2.5.3
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/es-glo...s-file-explorer-3-2-5-3-android-apk-download/
Cheers
how to make root explorer work again on nougat with su2.79sr3?
edit:
got it working using some advice from this disquis thread
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/mjdseo/how_to_enable_root_browsing_in_es_file_explorer/
tweakradje said:
Google Apkmirror es file explorer
Then take 3.2.5.3
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/es-glo...s-file-explorer-3-2-5-3-android-apk-download/
Cheers
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in addition
1. untick "allow automatic updates" from within the app
2. use titanium backup to detach app from playstore
Links not working
If possible, please update
Update (February 7, 2023)
Get the latest version of MixPlorer for Android 13 which was released a few days ago. Allow it to access data and obb folders. It's the only File Manager app that can access them right now.
Method 1-
• Download and install Files by Google
• Tap and hold on it, go to app info, allow the app to modify system settings
• Open the app, copy your game/app obb or data file to the Android folder inside your device storage. Then move it to obb or data folder on Android.
Method 2-
• Download and install Mixplorer by Hootan Parsha.
• Tap and hold on it, go to app info, allow the app to modify system settings
• Open the app, copy your game/app obb or data file to the Android/data or Android/obb folder inside your device storage. The app will ask you to choose the folder you want to modify. Simply open and select Android folder.
• Now you can copy/move without any hassle
Method 3 (requires root) -
• Download and install Root Explorer.
• Tap and hold on it, go to app info, allow the app to modify system settings
• Open the app, copy your game/app obb or data file to the Android/data or Android/obb folder inside your device storage. It will ask write permission on the app, press okay.
• Then it will ask root permission. Grant it and you're good to go.
Method 4 (requires a custom recovery) -
• Reboot to TWRP, PitchBlack, OrangeFox
• Go to settings - mount and tick system
• Now go to recovery file manager, navigate to your file, tap or it or press and hold to get the options, then copy/paste it to Android/data or Android/obb
• Reboot
I know it's a really basic tutorial for a lot but the more people know the better.
Good day, update!
Method 1, ist kaput.
Does not work. Recognizes Android folder ONLY AND if you copy to it, it rejects your copy or move.
Method 2, failed as well
Don t know how to implement 3 n 4
On Samsung devices and others with android 12 and newest, simply doesn't work any method without root, even when u have app that is asking for permission to have access to copy or do something with android folder, because even with that kind of app your every next move is handled by samsung app, so needless to say, u need to do a root...
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On Samsung devices and others with android 12 and newest, simply doesn't work any method without root, even when u have app that is asking for permission to have access to copy or do something with android folder, because even with that kind of app your every next move is handled by samsung app, so needless to say, u need to do a root...
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Get the latest version of MixPlorer for Android 13 which was released a few days ago. Allow it to access data and obb folders. It's the only File Manager app that can access them right now.
RyanCr7 said:
Get the latest version of MixPlorer for Android 13 which was released a few days ago. Allow it to access data and obb folders. It's the only File Manager app that can access them right now.
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I have that, its not working, its switching back to standart Samsung file manager because of protect, how i told
RyanCr7 said:
Update (February 7, 2023)
Get the latest version of MixPlorer for Android 13 which was released a few days ago. Allow it to access data and obb folders. It's the only File Manager app that can access them right now.
Method 1-
• Download and install Files by Google
• Tap and hold on it, go to app info, allow the app to modify system settings
• Open the app, copy your game/app obb or data file to the Android folder inside your device storage. Then move it to obb or data folder on Android.
Method 2-
• Download and install Mixplorer by Hootan Parsha.
• Tap and hold on it, go to app info, allow the app to modify system settings
• Open the app, copy your game/app obb or data file to the Android/data or Android/obb folder inside your device storage. The app will ask you to choose the folder you want to modify. Simply open and select Android folder.
• Now you can copy/move without any hassle
Method 3 (requires root) -
• Download and install Root Explorer.
• Tap and hold on it, go to app info, allow the app to modify system settings
• Open the app, copy your game/app obb or data file to the Android/data or Android/obb folder inside your device storage. It will ask write permission on the app, press okay.
• Then it will ask root permission. Grant it and you're good to go.
Method 4 (requires a custom recovery) -
• Reboot to TWRP, PitchBlack, OrangeFox
• Go to settings - mount and tick system
• Now go to recovery file manager, navigate to your file, tap or it or press and hold to get the options, then copy/paste it to Android/data or Android/obb
• Reboot
I know it's a really basic tutorial for a lot but the more people know the better.
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Only method 4 worked.
I'm looking for the latest version of MTCBackView
I have Media Eresin with PX5 with Android 9 for Dacia/Renault and I use the built-in application without any problems. But there is no support for any visualization settings. The parking lines are static and do not move. I need a correction because they are very deep. I had found such an application here in the forum, but it is not installed on my media. Is there a newer version of the app with more features to work with my device?
You can try this file, back up the original if it won't work to roll it back.
1. Download the MTCBackView.apk file
2. Make a Root
3. Launch Root Explorer
4. Copy and replace the MTCBackView.apk file to the device via Root Explorer in the / system / app / MTCBackView / folder
5. Restart!
6. Switch on the parking lines in the settings.
7. Engage reverse gear and adjust the lines according to your car.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jWy__HxfsYCx1pc8VZwk4f02RWFJkTp7/view?usp=sharing
Beware the mistake I put HTCBackView now fixed on MTCBackView.