Pretty noob question - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How do I use root explorer to uninstall Facebook?
I know that's probably an ultra noob question but I can't seem to find it anywhere
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go to system/app/
click at the top to remount r/w
then delete the apk
set back as r/o when done

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Installing an app to the System

Hello I got a question. So pretend I wanted to make ADW EX as a system app how should I do that. Also I have tried it using root explorer but I keep getting Force closes when I put it as a system app. Any suggestions would be nice. Thanks
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lainvalenajr said:
Hello I got a question. So pretend I wanted to make ADW EX as a system app how should I do that. Also I have tried it using root explorer but I keep getting Force closes when I put it as a system app. Any suggestions would be nice. Thanks
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Did you set the permissons correctly? And did uninstall it before you moved it?
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cjward23 said:
Did you set the permissons correctly? And did uninstall it before you moved it?
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Set permission correctly.... Haven't installed it though. Will try
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In terminal
Su
mv /data/app/com.android.ADWEX.launcher-1.apk /system/app/ADWLauncher.apk
That's exmaple how to do it.. jus put the proper name for adw ex and from there should be good i, I do ths with LP all the time
Well if you're using a custom rom then you can open the rom .zip with something like 7zip, navigate to system>app then drag and drop ADW EX in there. Flash the rom like normal and you're done. That's how I do it.
There's also the terminal method mentioned by ilostchild, though what was forgot is mounting the system as rw
mount -o remount,rw /system
There's also ADB which is done the exact same way aside from having to tell adb to operate in a shell.
KCRic said:
Well if you're using a custom rom then you can open the rom .zip with something like 7zip, navigate to system>app then drag and drop ADW EX in there. Flash the rom like normal and you're done. That's how I do it.
There's also the terminal method mentioned by ilostchild, though what was forgot is mounting the system as rw
mount -o remount,rw /system
There's also ADB which is done the exact same way aside from having to tell adb to operate in a shell.
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Sick...didn't realize how easy it is. Thanks!
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what can I delete?

Xperia play, rooted. Im using ROOT EXPLORER in r/o modr and I already found the ringtones and deleted them (the ones that come with the phone). I wanna know what else I can delete? What directory are they in? Just looking to free up some space and get rid of crap I dont need.. Thanks in advance.
The delete all the bloatware apps in system/app
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nina.gardener said:
Xperia play, rooted. Im using ROOT EXPLORER in r/o modr and I already found the ringtones and deleted them (the ones that come with the phone). I wanna know what else I can delete? What directory are they in? Just looking to free up some space and get rid of crap I dont need.. Thanks in advance.
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R/O means read only. To delete things you want to put root explorer into R/W (Read/Write) mode
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How would you push an .apk to your system/app?

The best way to push an app to your system/app file with out bricking your phone?
na4hotx said:
The best way to push an app to your system/app file with out bricking your phone?
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Um that isn't going to brick you. Especially since you're talking about system app. Worst thing to happen would be a reboot if you touched an app which was currently running.
But I've been using root explorer and it works great. Or if the file is on my computer I use adb push. Or even a flashable zip if you really are worried.
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As he said. Nothing else really needed to be said, good answer.
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I used a file browser app and installed it over the existing one. Every time after that I was getting an error something .goo not responding. (SecPhone.apk) Trying to restor the call recording feature. I ended up doing a restore back to square one. No if I use root-explorer will it make a difference or should I use dab push? I would not know how to begging with that. could I use terminal and instal like I would if I was using the cwmtr.img install directions. but direct it to system/app?
na4hotx said:
I used a file browser app and installed it over the existing one. Every time after that I was getting an error something .goo not responding. (SecPhone.apk) Trying to restor the call recording feature. I ended up doing a restore back to square one. No if I use root-explorer will it make a difference or should I use dab push? I would not know how to begging with that. could I use terminal and instal like I would if I was using the cwmtr.img install directions. but direct it to system/app?
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Which file browser app did you use? Did you remember to set the permissions for the newly copied apk? Permissions in /system/app should be rw-r--r
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No I did not set permissions. If I use Root-Explorer will that allow me to set permissions? I used Smanager to move the file.
Ctrl+C then Ctrl+V
Can I use RootExplorer to zip file them flash it? Or just move using RE?
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No I did not set permissions. If I use Root-Explorer will that allow me to set permissions? I used Smanager to move the file.
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Yes, Root Explorer will allow you to change permissions as long as you aare rooted.
na4hotx said:
Can I use RootExplorer to zip file them flash it? Or just move using RE?
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Root Explorer is a file manager, use to move the file to the appropriate folder and set permissions and reboot. I know you can create a zip & tar file, don't know if it would be flashable though.
na4hotx said:
No I did not set permissions. If I use Root-Explorer will that allow me to set permissions? I used Smanager to move the file.
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Smanager isn't a good file system tool. Try root browser lite tap and hold functioning is perfect. Has options for copy paste and permissions
saldebot said:
Yes, Root Explorer will allow you to change permissions as long as you aare rooted.
Root Explorer is a file manager, use to move the file to the appropriate folder and set permissions and reboot. I know you can create a zip & tar file, don't know if it would be flashable though.
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Yeah it can't make flashable zips. Just storage zip files
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I am using Frosty JB v6. I asked in the developer thread and I got a reply http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874063&page=546
I tried using RootExplorer and I was still getting error messages after be booting. Is there a way to make it flash able? What am I doing wrong or is it just never going to work? Do I need to start looking for a rom that has it functional on the build?
Did you reset permissions to match the rest of the files in the folder?
And you probably need to wipe dalvik and cache in recovery.
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na4hotx said:
I am using Frosty JB v6. I asked in the developer thread and I got a reply http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874063&page=546
I tried using RootExplorer and I was still getting error messages after be booting. Is there a way to make it flash able? What am I doing wrong or is it just never going to work? Do I need to start looking for a rom that has it functional on the build?
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Use root browser lite, you can get it from the market it's a freeware then copy the app you want to system/app ....no permission stuff needed
DocHoliday77 said:
Did you reset permissions to match the rest of the files in the folder?
And you probably need to wipe dalvik and cache in recovery.
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this. Also, you didn't odex your ROM did you?
deziguy420 said:
Use root browser lite, you can get it from the market it's a freeware then copy the app you want to system/app ....no permission stuff needed
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Please know what you're talking about first before posting suggestions. Especially when it pertains to system directory permissions. System/app directory uses rw-r--r-- as the permissions. Meaning owner has read write permissions while everyone else only has read. Not setting permissions correctly can lead to many many many issues.
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There is application on the market called system application mover
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I vote for a rom that has it and works where you don't need to mod stuff, yet. Learn all this stuff with something you don't need, like a sound mod (DSP) or something.
simple video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJGbiSkom9M

Problem with moving files into system

I'm trying to install an inverted aosp mms app on Stockorama but when I try to move the apk into the system/app folder it doesn't let me. Anybody know why?
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marcoxx626 said:
I'm trying to install an inverted aosp mms app on Stockorama but when I try to move the apk into the system/app folder it doesn't let me. Anybody know why?
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What app are you using to do that? Also if you're moving something to system/apps you have to make sure you enable RW on the app
gypsy214 said:
What app are you using to do that? Also if you're moving something to system/apps you have to make sure you enable RW on the app
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I didn't know there was an app for that...and how do you change that? I'm guessing an app as well lol
marcoxx626 said:
I didn't know there was an app for that...and how do you change that? I'm guessing an app as well lol
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You need a root file explorer. ES File Explorer is probably the best free one.
Though it is my opinion that Solid Explorer is the best overall.
The apk says both read and write are enabled but I still can't copy it into the system/app folder.
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If you use file explorer first select root explorer, then grant it root access when prompted, then select mount R/W and select system, after that you will be able to copy
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Air command

HI Friends,
I don't know how to copy/paste any file to system/app/ with right permission (what's right permission)
can anyone tell me how to do it please.........
thanks
abdulhafeez803 said:
HI Friends,
I don't know how to copy/paste any file to system/app/ with right permission (what's right permission)
can anyone tell me how to do it please.........
thanks
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What will you copy?
The common method is to use a root explorer(ES or any root explorer)
Give root access to the app.
Copy and head to system/app/, then paste.
Change permissions to rw-r--r--.
Then reboot.
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abdulhafeez803 said:
HI Friends,
I don't know how to copy/paste any file to system/app/ with right permission (what's right permission)
can anyone tell me how to do it please.........
thanks
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Hello, just like what @erljayp said.
If you're confused about changing permissions, i recommend using root explorer, go to ROOT and Then System and then App and paste the thing u want there.. once u press paste, root explorer will ask smthing about permissions, press yes.
Btw how did u get aircommand? Did u flash the Note 3 Apps MOD ROM? Or did u get it sepperately? If u succeed in getting aircommand please share.
Give me a thanks button if i helped!
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es explorer
to do that you need to root your device and then use root explorer or es explorer..es explorer is free,just download it from playstore..open es explorer.then press the icon on the upper left,then press the root explorer,press the mount r/w..set the value to rw both path and system then you're ready to copy or paste any files in the system

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