dumb question root access for haret users - Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development

do haret users need to root? trying to modify a file in the android system folder, and can't does, that mean i'm not rooted?
thanks

mallard729 said:
do haret users need to root? trying to modify a file in the android system folder, and can't does, that mean i'm not rooted?
thanks
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From wat i understand its already rooted.

while i'm booted into android, i can't edit any files in the system folder.

mallard729 said:
while i'm booted into android, i can't edit any files in the system folder.
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how are you trying to edit those files?
the phone is rooted, but it doesn't mean it sudo every single app you run. plus if i'm not mistaken, / is mounted as read-only. you'll need to remount it as r/w

i' ve tried with andexplorer (downloaded from market) and root explorer. trying to edit build.prop file

do haret users need to root? trying to modify a file in the android system folder, and can't does, that mean i'm not rooted?
thanks
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From wat i understand its already rooted.
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so does that mean we can posibly or more thn likely run the android apps that require rooting? i see ton of cool apps but said needed to be rooted plus have busybox(whatever that is, ill find out soon enuff) i have rootexplorer but worried to go changing stuff around since this isnt a true rom..but trying to push the limits or go deep into the world of Android..lol
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Can anyone show how to mount the system as R/W ??

From wat i understand its already rooted.
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so does that mean we can posibly or more thn likely run the android apps that require rooting? i see ton of cool apps but said needed to be rooted plus have busybox(whatever that is, ill find out soon enuff) i have rootexplorer but worried to go changing stuff around since this isnt a true rom..but trying to push the limits or go deep into the world of Android..lol
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I already confirmed. Rooted apps wrk on this build. I downloaded and they wrk fine. so I guess we are already rooted. so we got 1 up on regular Android devices. ;-)
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yea how do we mount as R/W i need to edit my build.prop file

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[Q] Confirming Kindle Fire Root

Hi guys,
I've read extensively about rooting my new Kindle fire with the latest update.
After quite a few bumps and such, I managed to finish the rooting process.
Right now I'm wondering how in the world do I know if my Kindle Fire is rooted or not as I don't see any difference whatsoever.
Also I tried to copy the Vending.apk file into my system/app folder after mounting it as read and write but everytime I do it, it does nothing so I can't install it via the app folder. Does this indicate that I do not actually have root access? When I mounted the folder it said superuser granted to the folder if that's a vital piece of info.
But my main question as indicated by the thread title would be how do I know if I have root access? If I do, why is it not allowing me to move a .apk file into the app folder?
Thanks!
This Kindle Fire Utility can check for you.
So I ran it and it says
ADB Status: Online
ADB Root: No
Boot Status: 4000
Does this mean it's not rooted?
Or put it to a real world test. See if you can launch a prog like titanium backup and have root access granted to it.
This tool will also check for you.
aoaleman said:
This tool will also check for you.
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Thanks much aoaleman! I used your app there and it says I have root access. So would you happen to know why I cannot paste the Android market installer into the app folder even after I used the Kindle utility to enable read/write? It's just not showing up to let me install it.
renegade1357 said:
Thanks much aoaleman! I used your app there and it says I have root access. So would you happen to know why I cannot paste the Android market installer into the app folder even after I used the Kindle utility to enable read/write? It's just not showing up to let me install it.
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You're welcome!
Are you on stock Kindle Fire software? It might have something to do with that, not sure.
Yeah it is on stock. So I just used the install google apps on the kindle utility and it just did everything that somehow I failed to do. It is right now working for me.
Thanks so much for the help!
I'm now looking for a way to put CyanogenMod onto it. Do you have an opinion on the CM mod and/or if it's even possible for the kindle? What extras does it provide or anything that's useful that merits getting it?
renegade1357 said:
Yeah it is on stock. So I just used the install google apps on the kindle utility and it just did everything that somehow I failed to do. It is right now working for me.
Thanks so much for the help!
I'm now looking for a way to put CyanogenMod onto it. Do you have an opinion on the CM mod and/or if it's even possible for the kindle? What extras does it provide or anything that's useful that merits getting it?
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Well if you've ever used CyanogenMod on any other device like an Android phone you will know that it's just awesome. So much you can do and you have full control of what goes on and what you can install on it. I would definitely recommend CM over Stock Kindle software.
It basically turns into a fully functional tablet.
Right now I'm running GO Launcher EX, I'm assuming that's another version of a ROM right? Sorry kinda noobish with the vocab
renegade1357 said:
Right now I'm running GO Launcher EX, I'm assuming that's another version of a ROM right? Sorry kinda noobish with the vocab
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It's okay, everybody starts somewhere.
GO Launcher EX is basically just software to reorganize your applications and how you navigate your operating system. But if you're using GO Launcher that's kind of a preview of how using CyanogenMod would be.
So is there a thread or something that lists our what cyanogen gives?
renegade1357 said:
Yeah it is on stock. So I just used the install google apps on the kindle utility and it just did everything that somehow I failed to do. It is right now working for me.
Thanks so much for the help!
I'm now looking for a way to put CyanogenMod onto it. Do you have an opinion on the CM mod and/or if it's even possible for the kindle? What extras does it provide or anything that's useful that merits getting it?
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What file browser were you using to move the file? You must use a "root browser" to modify the system directory and some of them (like sufbs) require you to mount the system dir as rw before modifying.
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beyondlife said:
What file browser were you using to move the file? You must use a "root browser" to modify the system directory and some of them (like sufbs) require you to mount the system dir as rw before modifying.
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I was using File Expert to do it. I've been lead to believe it has root access. Am I wrong?
Thanks
aoaleman said:
This tool will also check for you.
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it doesnt work on rooted 6.3, maybe they need an update
aoaleman said:
This tool will also check for you.
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so how does one go about installing this app/tool?
i'm running 6.3.1
renegade1357 said:
I was using File Expert to do it. I've been lead to believe it has root access. Am I wrong?
Thanks
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Last time when I used KFU to root my KF, I needed to re-install the Superuser app (adb install C:\kfu\software\Superuser.apk) to gain root access. I use Root Explorer as my file browser. It allows you to choose Read Only or Read/Write for the folder you are working with.
aoaleman said:
This tool will also check for you.
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Can you clue me in on how to install this on my KF to check to see if I am rooted? I've run the KFU already, but not sure I'm rooted.
Thanks for the help!
Did you run the root on kfu? Do you have the play store?
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[Q] Removing a r/o system app

I am trying to remove the SPG.apk (I believe that's Verizon's tether block application) from a stock rom that is already installed on my phone. I tried using root explorer however it won't let me. I believe there is a way to use adb to do this? If so, what would the command lines be?
use
Code:
adb uninstall <package name>
mark manning said:
I am trying to remove the SPG.apk (I believe that's Verizon's tether block application) from a stock rom that is already installed on my phone. I tried using root explorer however it won't let me. I believe there is a way to use adb to do this? If so, what would the command lines be?
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To delete anything off the /system partition in root explorer, you need to mount the it r/w first. There is a button on the top that should say "Mount R/W". You need to press that before deleting anything.
Root Explorer will let you remove anything you want.
Provided you click the Mount R/W button in the top right first.....
Are you rooted?
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staticx57 said:
Are you rooted?
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He's gotta be if he's running root explorer. It won't run if you don't have root.
Def rooted, however removing the app I listed below just messed things up. Anybody know how to remove the Verizon tether block without installing a custom rom
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efrant said:
He's gotta be if he's running root explorer. It won't run if you don't have root.
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I wasn't sure if root explorer would function as a normal file manager without root. Especially considering he said he is running s stock rom.
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staticx57 said:
I wasn't sure if root explorer would function as a normal file manager without root. Especially considering he said he is running s stock rom.
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Nope. It won't run without root. The developer has another file explorer called "Explorer" as opposed to "Root Explorer", and that one runs without root.

original Memo/notes app

hello All,
i am on ROM Jedi Mind Trick
anyone could tell me how i can get the original Memo and Notes App.
does anyone mind sharing their memo and notes .apk ??
thanks in advanced !
There you go :good:
thatdude02 said:
There you go :good:
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Thank you
but i can't install it ! lol
yerem.k said:
Thank you
but i can't install it ! lol
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Oh geez, that sucks. I've never had that happen before. You could just download one from the Play Store. I use Color Note. Unless you are looking for a specific UI
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Did you just click install as an apk?
it is a system app so you need to use a root browser app and move the memo.apk file to the root/system/app folder and give it the correct permissions.
thatdude02 said:
Oh geez, that sucks. I've never had that happen before. You could just download one from the Play Store. I use Color Note. Unless you are looking for a specific UI
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yes, i guess that i will do, thanks again
SlasheI2 said:
Did you just click install as an apk?
it is a system app so you need to use a root browser app and move the memo.apk file to the root/system/app folder and give it the correct permissions.
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i tried to install it but it failed
i did put in the root/system/app folder
and put the permission RW R R
rebooted device
not in the app list.
yerem.k said:
i tried to install it but it failed
i did put in the root/system/app folder
and put the permission RW R R
rebooted device
not in the app list.
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Any luck with this app? I tried to install it as well with no luck. I also went into Recovery and it's not there. Is there another version or way go get this done?
I only need to install the app, so I can put some of the memo's that I created back on, so I can get the information I need...
i use this on jedi knight. Might work for you.
just use a root explorer & place in root/system/app, &reboot.
gordies.swc said:
i use this on jedi knight. Might work for you.
just use a root explorer & place in root/system/app, &reboot.
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Thanks! Will give this a try....

How to inject apk file ?

Hi all
Can we inject apk file in system folder on unrooted phone through stock recovery menu ?
Regards
No.
max621 said:
Hi all
Can we inject apk file in system folder on unrooted phone through stock recovery menu ?
Regards
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You can't flash an apk, and you don't even need root, just go to settings>security>unknown sources and tick it, afterwards u can open apks and install them.
With Regards,
Overdub
Smack the thanks if I helped.
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Thanks overdub for the reply but honestly u didn't understand the question correctly. ..
I wasn't asking for the installation procedure....
max621 said:
Thanks overdub for the reply but honestly u didn't understand the question correctly. ..
I wasn't asking for the installation procedure....
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Oh well, excuse me but I thought u were one of those who root just for free apps thinking it's like iPhone
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Never mind
You can't flash an apk, and you don't even need root, just go to settings>security>unknown sources and tick it, afterwards u can open apks and install them.
With Regards,
Overdub
Smack the thanks if I helped.
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max621 said:
Hi all
Can we inject apk file in system folder on unrooted phone through stock recovery menu ?
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I won't.say that it's impossible but in practical terms, no. I haven't seen anyone post a script or app to do this. Normally you need root to manipulate the filesystem. It can actually be done by way of various exploits but it's simply easier and more useful to root a device.
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Root explorer for nexus 7 Lte/Deb

When trying to copy/push app to system/app and private app for 5.1.1
It says copy failed!
I tried everything. Please if there is fix ease lete know. It's driving me nuts
Thx in advance
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freddienuxx said:
When trying to copy/push app to system/app and private app for 5.1.1
It says copy failed!
I tried everything. Please if there is fix ease lete know. It's driving me nuts
Thx in advance
Sent from my Nexus 7
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It works for me. You'll get an error and pop-up window if the intended directory is mounted as read only, just remount r/w and make sure root explorer has root permissions, and it works fine. I use only root explorer, and can absolutely guarantee it works to do this operation, as I started doing the same thing when titanium was unable to convert to system app on 5.1.1.
A click on thanks is always appreciated.
I am using Root explorer. I don't know what's going on tried everything! And it has permission
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freddienuxx said:
I am using Root explorer. I don't know what's going on tried everything! And it has permission
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If you're running encrypted, that's the issue. Otherwise, try cutting and pasting. You said before you copied, copy won't work, you can't have the same file in two different app groups at the same time.
quickdraw86 said:
If you're running encrypted, that's the issue. Otherwise, try cutting and pasting. You said before you copied, copy won't work, you can't have the same file in two different app groups at the same time.
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I have no problem in wit my Nexus 6! I think it might have something wit the boot IMG! And yeah I'm permissive.. I read on some blogs that something that xbin and bin.
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freddienuxx said:
I have no problem in wit my Nexus 6! I think it might have something wit the boot IMG! And yeah I'm permissive.. I read on some blogs that something that xbin and bin.
Sent from my Nexus 6
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I doubt it's the boot .img, depends which ROM you're using I guess, I think it's a permissions issue with root explorer. As I said, I've never seen that operation fail on my device outside of r/o, it works fine for me on flo and four other devices on 5.1.1 ROMs.
quickdraw86 said:
I doubt it's the boot .img, depends which ROM you're using I guess, I think it's a permissions issue with root explorer. As I said, I've never seen that operation fail on my device outside of r/o, it works fine for me on flo and four other devices on 5.1.1 ROMs.
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Yeah its weird! I'm using fusion rom right now! I also flash bliss pop still same issue
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