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Samsung Fascinate SCH-i500
Rooted via SuperOneClick
Current ROM I am test driving on my phone is PWGB beta version (latest v 10/2011)
red versionCWM and verified I have busybox install.
installed Astro File Manager & Dual File Manager XT & Terminal Emulator.
MY NEED FOR ANSWERS:
I have a new bootanimation.zip stored on my SD card Id like to try out.
current ROM uses bootanimation file that is located in [/system/media/bootanimation.zip]....
the [/system] folder did not have the permissions that would allow me to move the current bootanimation zip and insert my new bootanimation zip.
Looks like the /system folder permissions were set at 0755 showing via "terminal emulator"
looks like I was successfull at changing the folder permissions to 0777 via
su[ENTER]mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system[ENTER]
chmod 0777 /system[ENTER]
but in order to get my new bootanin.. zip to transfer over to new location from my sdcard, went to move it with the [-i] option and TE displays [failled -Cross -linked Device] error message....
I am at a loss at this point to get the project done...
YES I AM A NOOB... I HAVE LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU GUYS... THANKS IN ADVANCE for your answers...,
This is what i do when i want to change my boot animation.
First of all, go to the market and install "Root Explorer".
Now put the new bootanimation.zip on your SD card. (I personally use DropBox to download it and store it on my SD card).
Go into Root Explorer, and into the /system/media/ folder and click the little "Mount R/W" button at the top of the app (this changes the permissions, allowing you to copy/move and add files to the system partition), and change the current bootanimation.zip to bootanimationold.zip (simple way of backing it up, in case anything goes wrong, or you simply wanna switch back).
Now go to your SD card (still in root explorer) and copy the new bootanimation.zip, go back into the /system/media/ folder and simply paste it.
Click on the new bootanimation.zip and change the permissions to
User: X X -
Group: X - -
Others: X - -
(Where "X" is permission granted, and "-" is no permission)
Press Ok, and click the "Mount R/O" button in the top of the app, and exit Root Explorer. All done.
Now reboot your device and see the glorious new bootanimation
PS: If there is anything wrong with the bootanimation.zip, it will simply show a black screen after the initial splash screen. So simply wait, and let your device boot like normal.
did not work...
I managed to rename the old boot animation zip and I managed to place the new bootanimation.zip into the same folder.... /system/media/bootani.....
I rebooted the phone but still the OLD boot anima remains and active. the NEW bootanimation file is indeed there but the phone does not act like it.
I went to recovery and cleared cache and dalvik and reboot....nada still no new boot animation.
I took on this small project of changing my boot animation because it looked to be so simple. I got the new boot animation file from a thread of a collection of boot animations and the instructions said to just place on SDcard and install via CWM....needless to say that did not work, so the journey went to where I am now....
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Ok so I have rooted my Hero and all is well. I've been trying to replace the sound files in system/media/audio/ui where the keyboard sounds are. I find that I cannot move a file into that folder, or apparently any of those folders. When I try to paste a copied or cut file using root explorer into the ui folder, the file just doesn't appear.
Why is this?
Switchbitch said:
Ok so I have rooted my Hero and all is well. I've been trying to replace the sound files in system/media/audio/ui where the keyboard sounds are. I find that I cannot move a file into that folder, or apparently any of those folders. When I try to paste a copied or cut file using root explorer into the ui folder, the file just doesn't appear.
Why is this?
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have you tried with and without file extention?
Yes. Root explorer just won't let me move any files around in the phone memory. Do I have to do it using adb?
I have a feeling its Root Explorer not working properly in Hero.
I could do this easily on my magic, but I get the same thing - looks like its copied the file, but when I paste, nothing happens at all.
I did manage to delete the Stocks app. from the device (don't use it or need it) using root explorer but other attempts to copy and pasdte have failed.
I have however managed to successfully use Astro File Manager to copy a wallpaper file from the device memory and paste to the SDcard. Will explore Astro a little further and see if it can do more on the device.
Dayz
Phew, not just me being thick then....
I spent most of today trying to backup an .apk from /data/app-private to /sdcard. No luck with Root Explorer, adb pull or a 'cp' from the shell. "Remote file does not exist" was the result of the last two, but it's displayed by ls.
I think anything in app-private is a no go anyway as it contains copy protected apps. With regard to astro - it can copy from device in certain locations, and paste to sd to back up, but it can't delete from the device, and it can't copy or move files to the device.
Daisy xx
Dayzee said:
I think anything in app-private is a no go anyway as it contains copy protected apps.
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Hmm, thanks Daisy. Will get on to the app's developer, as it was his advice to gain the ability to change location settings that I tried to follow.
Al
Shluggity said:
Phew, not just me being thick then....
I spent most of today trying to backup an .apk from /data/app-private to /sdcard. No luck with Root Explorer, adb pull or a 'cp' from the shell. "Remote file does not exist" was the result of the last two, but it's displayed by ls.
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Try
Code:
adb shell
su
cat /data/app-private/some.app.apk > /sdcard/some.app.apk
exit
exit
adb pull /sdcard/some.app.apk some.app.apk
...it worked for me on a stock, rooted HTC Hero.
Switchbitch said:
Ok so I have rooted my Hero and all is well. I've been trying to replace the sound files in system/media/audio/ui where the keyboard sounds are. I find that I cannot move a file into that folder, or apparently any of those folders. When I try to paste a copied or cut file using root explorer into the ui folder, the file just doesn't appear.
Why is this?
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Unless you made other changes than rooting, the /system partition is mounted read-only by default. As far as I know, you'll have to follow one of the root guides to mount it read-write (like you probably did to get /system/bin/su in place) and then do whatever changes you'd like.
Personally, I got tired of the boot audio real fast, so I changed useAudio in /system/media/boot_animation.xml from "1" to "0". Ahh, blessed boot silence...
nrkabul said:
Try
Code:
adb shell
su
cat /data/app-private/some.app.apk > /sdcard/some.app.apk
exit
exit
adb pull /sdcard/some.app.apk some.app.apk
...it worked for me on a stock, rooted HTC Hero.
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And work it did for me also! Many thanks for your help - I really appreciate it.
I just rooted and installed Streakmod with the MultirecoveryFlasher.
Since the StockROM is overwriting my StreakMOD ROM everytime I reboot I'd like to rename the install-recovery.sh file.
So I installed root explorer, went to the file, and selected rename.
Yet I get "WARNING install-recovery.sh cannot be renamed becuase the file system is read-only."
I got root access according to "root checker" and "superuser".
Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
SiNUS82 said:
I just rooted and installed Streakmod with the MultirecoveryFlasher.
Since the StockROM is overwriting my StreakMOD ROM everytime I reboot I'd like to rename the install-recovery.sh file.
So I installed root explorer, went to the file, and selected rename.
Yet I get "WARNING install-recovery.sh cannot be renamed becuase the file system is read-only."
I got root access according to "root checker" and "superuser".
Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
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In Root Explorer, above your list of folders on the left-hand side, you will see a small, grey button with Mount RO (Read Only) on it. Tap the button to change to Mount RW (Read/Write). This will allow you to edit files.
r1astas said:
In Root Explorer, above your list of folders on the left-hand side, you will see a small, grey button with Mount RO (Read Only) on it. Tap the button to change to Mount RW (Read/Write). This will allow you to edit files.
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That was easy! Thanks dude!
Hi all,
Can someone point me in the direction of some good boot animations and instuctions on how to change them please.
I have a GT p7510 wifi + galaxy task 10 rom.
Cheers
Paul
p.s i saw a android vs apple animation but cant find it now ??
were you referring to this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wz--fyNVq0
if so download here - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CK8HAHRY
to install - make sure you are rooted
use file explorer to go to /system/media folder, change it to RW
paste the bootanimation file, select override when prompted
change folder back to RO
reboot
vphotographic said:
Hi all,
Can someone point me in the direction of some good boot animations and instuctions on how to change them please.
I have a GT p7510 wifi + galaxy task 10 rom.
Cheers
Paul
p.s i saw a android vs apple animation but cant find it now ??
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animatechnica said:
were you referring to this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wz--fyNVq0
if so download here - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CK8HAHRY
to install - make sure you are rooted
use file explorer to go to /system/media folder, change it to RW
paste the bootanimation file, select override when prompted
change folder back to RO
reboot
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is there a file manager thats free and how do i make folder RW ??
Sorry new to all this
vphotographic said:
is there a file manager thats free and how do i make folder RW ??
Sorry new to all this
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ESFileExplorer works great.
For file permission, you would have to adb shell/session, busybox, or use a terminal. Then type in the following command
- su
- chmod 755 "file location"
I think right clicking and going into properties on the file and changing it that waywhile the tab is mounted as usb storage also works.
you can also ise ES File Explorer to go to the directory and click on the menu (3 stacked horizontal bars) and find settings where you can enable root access and RW/RO toggling
shaolinx said:
ESFileExplorer works great.
For file permission, you would have to adb shell/session, busybox, or use a terminal. Then type in the following command
- su
- chmod 755 "file location"
I think right clicking and going into properties on the file and changing it that waywhile the tab is mounted as usb storage also works.
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think ill stick with the one i have.
Cheers
First. I'm sorry about my English language (I can use a little)
but I can't delete some file in this directory ".ifs" folder
Because. Yesterday I'm rooted my phone (This is a first time i root Android phone) i've explore alot of file in my phone
I found "logo.jpg" ( I Guest this is BOOT SCREEN PICTURE FILE ) in ".ifs folder" I Think if i replace with another JPG file. I can change BOOTSCREEN another Picture too.
when i copy and replace with new JPG file in this directory. I CAN'T replace it. But it create Duplicate file with "logo-Copy.jpg"
I do this 2 time but not work.
I can't delete or replace "logo.jpg" file in " mnt .ifs " Directory
that useless. So ! I want to delete "logo-Copy.jpg" or "logo-Copy (2).jpg" but I CANNOT DELETE IT TOO.
I'm use ROOT EXPLORER program SD Maid and ES EXPLORER it still not work ( SET mounted read and write )
How to delete it ?
Thank you and Best Regards
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My Device : SAMSUNG SL GT I9003 gingerbread 2.3.5
Mount /system as writable using ES explorer. Use Terminal. Use cd command to navigate to the directory, type su to enter su mode, type rm -f file.name to remove the file.
Sent from my Nexus 7
markdoom said:
First. I'm sorry about my English language (I can use a little)
but I can't delete some file in this directory ".ifs" folder
Because. Yesterday I'm rooted my phone (This is a first time i root Android phone) i've explore alot of file in my phone
I found "logo.jpg" ( I Guest this is BOOT SCREEN PICTURE FILE ) in ".ifs folder" I Think if i replace with another JPG file. I can change BOOTSCREEN another Picture too.
when i copy and replace with new JPG file in this directory. I CAN'T replace it. But it create Duplicate file with "logo-Copy.jpg"
I do this 2 time but not work.
I can't delete or replace "logo.jpg" file in " mnt .ifs " Directory
that useless. So ! I want to delete "logo-Copy.jpg" or "logo-Copy (2).jpg" but I CANNOT DELETE IT TOO.
I'm use ROOT EXPLORER program SD Maid and ES EXPLORER it still not work ( SET mounted read and write )
How to delete it ?
Thank you and Best Regards
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My Device : SAMSUNG SL GT I9003 gingerbread 2.3.5
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I think you haven't rooted correctly, download this app and root check:
Here
If you aren't rooted then try to root again with this guide:
Here
Hit the Thanks button if helped.
Thank you for all comment. and sorry for my delay.
I still can't delete it. but. Yesterday I Flashed new stock rom.
So. logo.jpg file has been deleted
Does the device work after reboot
You have deleted the Bootscreen. Does your device boot anymore?
Does it show your new pcture on power on?
I have a problem with making a /system folder into read/write permission. I made root (TWRP 3.2.3, SuperSU-v2.82 - in TWRP is unchecked read-only) and the problem is tablet freezes EVERY time a make change from RO to RW.
I used Root explorer, ES file explorer, Root file manager, Super manager... Every time when I change it and press "ok" tablet freezes. Also I try via terminal "mount -o rw,remount /system", nothing, a download apk "Mount system RO RW ROOT" and apk said it did it, by when I check in file explorer it is still read only. (also I try via fastboot and comannds pull and push and it said that file is read only)
I really need to make changes in /system/build.prop and I'm out of options...
Anyone?
krzysztofica said:
I have a problem with making a /system folder into read/write permission. I made root (TWRP 3.2.3, SuperSU-v2.82 - in TWRP is unchecked read-only) and the problem is tablet freezes EVERY time a make change from RO to RW.
I used Root explorer, ES file explorer, Root file manager, Super manager... Every time when I change it and press "ok" tablet freezes. Also I try via terminal "mount -o rw,remount /system", nothing, a download apk "Mount system RO RW ROOT" and apk said it did it, by when I check in file explorer it is still read only. (also I try via fastboot and comannds pull and push and it said that file is read only)
I really need to make changes in /system/build.prop and I'm out of options...
Anyone?
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Hey have you found a fix for this???
I have the same problem.
device x00id os 7.1.1 (downgrade from aosp 9.0 > 8.1 > 7.1.1 because everytime i upgrade i had battery issue)
twrp 3.1.1.0.zip
supersu 2.79.zip (i've tried to use magisk.zip before)
1. flash twrp
2. flash su.zip
3. reboot system
4. open root explorer
5. copy folder /su to sdcard or internal storage. (my device doesnt freeze when copy file from root to sdcard, but my screen freeze when try to switch 'ro' to 'rw')
6. reboot to twrp again
7. mount system
8. advance > file manager
9. copy all item in /sdcard/su to /system/xbin and /system/bin (i only copy file su to /system/bin)
10. tap every files that you copy and click 'chmod 755'
11. reboot system
now you can try to switch your 'ro' / 'rw' button in your root explorer. i think screen freeze while access root happens because root method (twrp and magisk) doesnt instal root as system ('respecting encryption' or whatever)
but i hate to see my device forced to keep updating apps like fb, messenger, ig that i dont use it. a lot bloatware that forced to instal in customer device that drain battery.
i hope this help you or whoever that has same problems. good luck.