[SOLVED] Undeletable system app - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm running Stock 2.3.3 (rooted) and and can't delete SEMCSearch&ShareWidget.apk
Tried with
SuperManager (root)
FlashTool 0.7.1 Clean and
Titanium Force Remove App (by recovery exploit)
but no success.
What can I do?

What do you mean with "No success"? Do you get an error?

Nope, no error message.
The FlashTool restart the mobile as usual, Titanium restart twice as it should be, but the app is still there. With SuperManager, as soon the app is deleted it appears again.

Why dont you simply download Total Commander for Android ang go into /system/app and delete it?

HeliumX10 said:
Why dont you simply download Total Commander for Android ang go into /system/app and delete it?
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In Total Commander (even enabling root) I have the following:
Warning
Could not delete 1 file(s)/folder(s)!
SEMCSearch&ShareWidget.apk
Any other idea?

Andre Verissimo said:
In Total Commander (even enabling root) I have the following:
Warning
Could not delete 1 file(s)/folder(s)!
SEMCSearch&ShareWidget.apk
Any other idea?
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Oh, sorry,forgot to tell you that you need to remount filesystem to R/W
Do it in TC this way:
1.) go to tool bar in the bootom of screen and push last button - add button, 2.) in dialog select type of function - internal command
3.) choose command - remount(requires root), has icon with RW, click OK
4.) push this new button, click remount
5.) try to delete the apk

Did exactly what you posted, RW, remounted, and Total Commander showed the same message
(Warning
Could not delete 1 file(s)/folder(s)!
SEMCSearch&ShareWidget.apk).
The app is still there.

Andre Verissimo said:
I'm running Stock 2.3.3 (rooted) and and can't delete SEMCSearch&ShareWidget.apk
Tried with
SuperManager (root)
FlashTool 0.7.1 Clean and
Titanium Force Remove App (by recovery exploit)
but no success.
What can I do?
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Try Root uninstaller app .

Hmm... really strange.
Then long press properties on it and look on permissions, cant understand why it cant be deleted...
Was remount successfull?

snake|eyes said:
Try Root uninstaller app .
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Which one do you are talking about?

HeliumX10 said:
Hmm... really strange.
Then long press properties on it and look on permissions, cant understand why it cant be deleted...
Was remount successfull?
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Yes, remounted with success. AntTek says that the error is with NAND recovery.

Probably he meant this one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yb290dW5pbnN0YWxsZXIuZnJlZSJd
But expect no success, check permissions with TC first.
Are all permissions of file all for write?

Success!
HeliumX10 said:
Probably he meant this one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yb290dW5pbnN0YWxsZXIuZnJlZSJd
But expect no success, check permissions with TC first.
Are all permissions of file all for write?
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In Total Commander, fixed the permissions to Write and...
HalleluJah! It worked!
Yes, yes, yes!
Thank you very, very much.

Almost couldnt understand how this could happen an how to solve this

Andre Verissimo said:
Which one do you are talking about?
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Name of apk ( root uninstaller ) .

snake|eyes said:
Name of apk ( root uninstaller ) .
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Thank you very much for your help.
The problem was completely solved with Total Commander, using the steps HeliumX10 provided in the thread.

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[Q] help! cant delete lights.msm7x27.so

hello! i just installed cm10, led is not working and when i try to delete lights.msm7x27.so the phone show me this message: could not delete file!
what can i do?
thanks!
Install ES File Explorer from the market, then from its settings enable 'Up to root' 'root explorer' and 'remount /system' you'll then be able to delete it.
X10man
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thanks! but still not working! im going back de miniCM7
elkinjp said:
thanks! but still not working! im going back de miniCM7
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maaaan, don't give up
Install SU fix from MiniCM10 thread and then use Es File Expl.
I had same problem but few minutes of reading and problem is gone
Rufus_0077 said:
maaaan, don't give up
Install SU fix from MiniCM10 thread and then use Es File Expl.
I had same problem but few minutes of reading and problem is gone
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Yea its fairly easy, I used FX with root addon but use any root enabled file manager, go to /system/lib/hw and delete the lights_msm7x27.so file reboot your phone and your lights will be working again.

[Q] Used the toolkit and i have a q and an A

So I used the S3 toolkit by mskip and it's cool it's so fast lovely. One problem now I can't delete anything. I went to look for the answer.
Quote: Originally Posted by pat357
Mark,
Maybe you missed my initial post concerning a possible bug in the Toolkit v7.0.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=1307
After making a backup from my internal SD using the "backup SD" option in the Toolkit, it pulled all my files to my PC and everything went well.
However after restoring my SD using the "restore internal SD", my permissions appeared to be screwed up.
I could not delete/modify any file anymore on my internal SD. I got a lot of FC from apps.
What are the correct permissions and owner from the internal SD (=/data/media) ??
Did the toolkit change any permissions/ownership ? I thought I saw a " chmod 775 or 755" flashing on the terminal when restoring my SD (about the last command at the end, IIRC).
To get it working again, I did a :
Code:
su
chmod -R 777 /data/media/*
The owner from each file is now "root" (0), but my permissions are complete open (777)
Somehow this doesn't seem correct.... but I don't know.
So, again : what are the correct permissions and owner from the internal SD (=/data/media) ??
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adb shell chmod -R 775 /data/media
adb shell chown media_rw.media_rw /data/media
Mark.
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COOL! Now how do I do that?
I honestly don't know where the first place to look would be
google how to use adb
Nope
Also
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [
Quote: Originally Posted by mskip
If you have root then try installing a file manager such as Root Explorer from the Play Store which should let you delete any files you need to.
Mark.
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Thanks I finally got it. But I an not sure how. I did try this but it was like my chip was blocked from formatting or erasing anything then after hours of trying to erase it and factory reset and wipe it magically fixed.
Domination V3 Powered!
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I have root explorer and it's still not deleting. And mind didn't get fixed magically omg what do I do?!?!
I tried the adb thing also.
Someone anyone know how to fix this omg
okay there's a file permission part of thie toolkit but I'm probably gonna destroy my phone if I do something here
Mother of god i flashed the stock rom and it still did nothing why jesus
vapidteens said:
Mother of god i flashed the stock rom and it still did nothing why jesus
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READ THE RULES stop bumping .
jje

[Q] Copying files to /system

Such a question.
There is an application, you need to copy from my RAW folder / system on the phone and reboot it. I am a novice, and questions are:
How to get SU? How to mount (and whether it is necessary) folder / system? How to hold up?
Do not judge me, I'm from Ukraine and my English is bad...
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There are programmers? Does not interest me how to do it by hand. I need a sample code in Java. ORDER THIS, UNDERSTAND??? I'm an advanced user Android, porting firmware, writing programs, and so on. I need an answer programmer!
Martin_Devil said:
Such a question.
There is an application, you need to copy from my RAW folder / system on the phone and reboot it. I am a novice, and questions are:
How to get SU? How to mount (and whether it is necessary) folder / system? How to hold up?
Do not judge me, I'm from Ukraine and my English is bad...
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SU - superuser > this is the root management app !
when you root your phone,you will find this in your phone !
and if you deleted it you can get it from playstore !
next I didn't understand whether you needed to copy an app from /system/app or copy to /system/app
anyway I will answer both >
no need to mount /system for these functions .
root your phone,
then download any root browser,
then if you want to copy an app from /system/app then just copy it and paste it in your sd card etc (no reboot required).
OR if you want to copy an app to /system/app then copy the app from whereever you have stored it and paste it in /system/app and set permissions as rw-,r--,r-- and then reboot !
smz2014 said:
SU - superuser > this is the root management app !
when you root your phone,you will find this in your phone !
and if you deleted it you can get it from playstore !
next I didn't understand whether you needed to copy an app from /system/app or copy to /system/app
anyway I will answer both >
no need to mount /system for these functions .
root your phone,
then download any root browser,
then if you want to copy an app from /system/app then just copy it and paste it in your sd card etc (no reboot required).
OR if you want to copy an app to /system/app then copy the app from whereever you have stored it and paste it in /system/app and set permissions as rw-,r--,r-- and then reboot !
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No. I am writing a program. How to do it by hand or through the Recovery I know. It means you need Java!
You must root your device if u want to mod your system... cause if u dont have superuser user access, impossible to mod your /system... default set in system is r/o if you want to modding you must set system to r/w
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Martin_Devil said:
No. I am writing a program. How to do it by hand or through the Recovery I know. It means you need Java!
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you mean your building an android app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092271
smz2014 said:
you mean your building an android app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092271
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My God... I can write program, one of them in Google Play has 16500 installations!!!
I want to deal with the root, how to get the program, and how to use it. However, can't get no explanatory instructions or examples!
smz2014 said:
you mean your building an android app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092271
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Firstly root your phone, backup your rom and u are free now to mod your /system
Sent from my PICOpadGCE
fresti said:
Firstly root your phone, backup your rom and u are free now to mod your /system
Sent from my PICOpadGCE
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There are programmers? Does not interest me how to do it by hand. I need a sample code in Java. ORDER THIS, UNDERSTAND??? I'm an advanced user Android, porting firmware, writing programs, and so on. I need an answer programmer!

Signing of digital clock.apk for samsung 7582

Hi...
Can anyone please sign digital clock.apk for samsung 7582, I tried to sign that app but failed.
Help me please.
You don't need to sign it.You just need to enable Unknown Sources.
1.Go to Settings > Security.
2.Check Unknown Sources.
3.Put .apk in your SD card using an USB Cable.
4.Start FileManager, press the PHONE tab and navigate to the .apk then install it.
Edit:
It won't install on my device, where did you took that .apk from??
That what i am saying its not installing as normal app
Cozzmy13 said:
You don't need to sign it.You just need to enable Unknown Sources.
1.Go to Settings > Security.
2.Check Unknown Sources.
3.Put .apk in your SD card using an USB Cable.
4.Start FileManager, press the PHONE tab and navigate to the .apk then install it.
Edit:
It won't install on my device, where did you took that .apk from??
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I have extracted from the stock fom of galaxy s duos 7562. but it is not installing on my phone, i tried to sign that app but failed.
techfision said:
Hi...
Can anyone please sign digital clock.apk for samsung 7582, I tried to sign that app but failed.
Help me please.
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I signed it without getting errors, so I think it's signed now.
Have a nice day!
Have you tried installing the same app
GeekyDroid said:
I signed it without getting errors, so I think it's signed now.
Have a nice day!
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Have you tried installing the same app? Is it Installing now>?
techfision said:
Have you tried installing the same app? Is it Installing now>?
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No, I don't own this device. I just signed it for you as you failed, right? It's not tested.
still not working
GeekyDroid said:
No, I don't own this device. I just signed it for you as you failed, right? It's not tested.
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I have tried this but not working..
techfision said:
I have tried this but not working..
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Seems like you are trying to install a system application on normal way. This won't work! You have to copy the unsigned one to system/app and give rw-r-r permissions to it!
;(
GeekyDroid said:
Seems like you are trying to install a system application on normal way. This won't work! You have to copy the unsigned one to system/app and give rw-r-r permissions to it!
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can u tell me how to do this as i have tried doing that but it wont worked.
techfision said:
can u tell me how to do this as i have tried doing that but it wont worked.
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Okay. Step by step:
1.Download ES File Explorer from Google Playstore
2.Open it
3.Set it as a root explorer
4.Copy your DigitalClock.apk to system/app
5.Give it rw-r-r permissions
6.Reboot.
^ You can't really do that.
First get adb working and remount the system partition using:
Code:
adb shell mount -o remount,rw system
Then copy the apk to system/app and set the read/write permissions for it.
Then reboot.

Cannot delete Rom Manager backups

Hello guys, new user here, so please exuse me for any mistakes I made (posted in different thread for example). So recently I finally managed to root my Lollipop Sony Xperia Z2 (D6503). I decided to make a backup of my current rom using ROM Manager, so I did so. I chose it, then my phone restarted into recovery and did the backup. When I went back to the OS, I saw that I hadn't any space available left on the phone's internal storage. I found the folder clockworkmod/backup/(name of the backup) and I deleted it, but no space got freed. I found out that after android 4.1 it doesn't actually save it on the sdcard but on: /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup/(name of backup). I tried deleting the folder using Total Commander, but every time I was trying to delete it was giving me a: "Permission Denied" message, so I decided to try and change its permissions. It said that: "Function Succeeded!". but still no luck, and the permissions actually didn't change. Any suggestions anyone could give me? It has been getting on nerves lately because it seems that there is not way to delete it. Thanks in advance.
John000708 said:
Hello guys, new user here, so please exuse me for any mistakes I made (posted in different thread for example). So recently I finally managed to root my Lollipop Sony Xperia Z2 (D6503). I decided to make a backup of my current rom using ROM Manager, so I did so. I chose it, then my phone restarted into recovery and did the backup. When I went back to the OS, I saw that I hadn't any space available left on the phone's internal storage. I found the folder clockworkmod/backup/(name of the backup) and I deleted it, but no space got freed. I found out that after android 4.1 it doesn't actually save it on the sdcard but on: /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup/(name of backup). I tried deleting the folder using Total Commander, but every time I was trying to delete it was giving me a: "Permission Denied" message, so I decided to try and change its permissions. It said that: "Function Succeeded!". but still no luck, and the permissions actually didn't change. Any suggestions anyone could give me? It has been getting on nerves lately because it seems that there is not way to delete it. Thanks in advance.
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Use es file explorer to delete it or else u can delete it from recovery itself
Tyaginator said:
Use es file explorer to delete it or else u can delete it from recovery itself
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As I said, when I was trying to delete it, I cannot. It says 'Permission Denied'. Tried with adb from the computer aswell, running as root, still nothing. I cannot delete it from the ROM Manager app because it says that it does not exist... Any other suggestions?
John000708 said:
As I said, when I was trying to delete it, I cannot. It says 'Permission Denied'. Tried with adb from the computer aswell, running as root, still nothing. I cannot delete it from the ROM Manager app because it says that it does not exist... Any other suggestions?
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Are u using es file explorer and have changed the read and write permissions?
John000708 said:
As I said, when I was trying to delete it, I cannot. It says 'Permission Denied'. Tried with adb from the computer aswell, running as root, still nothing. I cannot delete it from the ROM Manager app because it says that it does not exist... Any other suggestions?
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Check this location too
Data>media>clockworkmod
Nope, still the same. Tried with ES Explorer, root checked, granting superuser, but still, when I go to delete it it says: "Permission Denied". And yes, it is read/write.
John000708 said:
Nope, still the same. Tried with ES Explorer, root checked, granting superuser, but still, when I go to delete it it says: "Permission Denied". And yes, it is read/write.
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Open es file explorer
Go to Data>media>clockworkmod
Open clockworkmod folder's properties
And it should look like this
Sorry forgot to add picture
Oh wow, I changed the perms from there and it got deleted... thank you very much

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