I perm rooted my DHD (with Visionary+ and rootexplorer) in order to change the /system/build.prop, because I prefer a lcd_desity of 200 instead of 240.
After a reboot the build.prop is restored to default, so no changes are applied.
Is there any way to counter this?
You can do that with root tools or lcd density changer from market.
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dusdus said:
I perm rooted my DHD (with Visionary+ and rootexplorer) in order to change the /system/build.prop, because I prefer a lcd_desity of 200 instead of 240.
After a reboot the build.prop is restored to default, so no changes are applied.
Is there any way to counter this?
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just use root explorer to copy the build.prop to your sd card, edit it in notepad..... copy it back to the sd card, then delete the existing build.prop in /system before copying the edited one back. works for me
You can edit the file were it is, root explorer will create a backup of the file when you save the edited version. Just make sure root explorer has write privileges.
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thanks!
Thanks all for your replies!
Simply using root explorer to change it (while a backup is automatically being made) didn't work.
The suggestion to copy the file to SD, edit it, and copy it back did the trick.
Just cause I was curious, I tried LCD Density from the market and that worked flawless too.
thanks!
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I am trying to change certain images for my XDA premium app but I cannot seem to get my version to install...
I am backing up via "My Backup Root", then placing the modified images in the drawable-hdpi folder inside the app WHILE my SD card is mounted on my computer. I am overwriting all of them (using the same names and keeping the sizes the same). And then I tried installing the modified version through ES file explorer in the my backup root folder, no dice. Then I tried installing it by restoring a backup via my Backup root, but no matter what, my XDA App will not install with the modified images. I am using 7zip to replace images.
So you need to find a way to backup a non-system application while still being able to edit it?
Have you tried going straight into data and pulling the app with ADB? Using Super Manager, Root Explorer or ES?
Hell maybe you have resign it!
If you want to send over the files I'd love to play with it.
How would I pull it using adb pull? I've got ES File Explorer, but it's a non system app.
Using root explorer goto data/app and copy the apk to sdcard. Put sdcard in your pc and pull the apk and modifie. Then install
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In ES there is a root explorer right?
Go into settings and at the bottom are root options. Enable them.
Then click the SD button at the top left hand corner and you should see your phones root folder. Then data -> app and find the XDA application. Long press and select copy, then paste it to your SD card. it will be named something like com.somethingXDA.apk, or net.somethingXDA.apk, or even org.somethingXDA.apk.
Also try renaming your MyBackup modifyed file to its actual filename. So for example "SetCPU" to "com.mhuang.overclocking.apk" or "XDAPremiumApp" to "com.somethingXDA.apk". I know for some Swype mods you had to do that.
This is my first time using ES File explorer! And I really like it!
I don't understand, I did exactly as Mystery said, and app still not installed. For some odd reason, my edited .png files are smaller less kbs than the original APK. Does changing colors only alter data size?
Overstew said:
I don't understand, I did exactly as Mystery said, and app still not installed. For some odd reason, my edited .png files are smaller less kbs than the original APK. Does changing colors only alter data size?
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You have to put it in /system/app now, because modifying the APK's contents in any way will invalidate the signature. You could also resign it, but it won't update.
Ok, I'm getting farther and farther, but how do I fix the permissions to paste it in System/App? It's a non system app, shouldn't it be copied into Data/app?
Overstew said:
Ok, I'm getting farther and farther, but how do I fix the permissions to paste it in System/App? It's a non system app, shouldn't it be copied into Data/app?
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Im not sure how to do it in es , but in root explorer you long press the app and click permissions and put checks in all three of the first column and just the top one in the 2nd column and leve the rest unchecked. Its ok to put it in system/app.
GituSum said:
Im not sure how to do it in es , but in root explorer you long press the app and click permissions and put checks in all three of the first column and just the top one in the 2nd column and leve the rest unchecked. Its ok to put it in system/app.
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I'll give Root Explorer a try.
Are you decompiling it or just opening it via 7zip and swapping images?? If you aren't decompiling then the signature is fine to run, but not install.. just put it in /data/app.. permissions won't matter.. if you are decompiling, that's a different story.
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i have a 2.2 rooted ROM and i need to edit the /etc/bluetooth/audio.conf file to enable A2DP autoreconnect option.
Ive tried Root Explorer and ADB shell, but allow me to mount the fs as r/w and copy the edited file in, but when ive reboot the file is back to the original time/date and contents.
I also tried editing the file in Root explorer and it does the same.
what am i doing wrong here ?
I've used the Root Explorer to edit config files.....try opening it as a text editor through the root explorer. Edit the file and save it..it should automatically make a back up of the audio.conf file in addition to saving changes to the original file...
EDIT: Oops, it seems like you have already attempted to write changes using the text editor...I'm assuming that you've mounted the file system as r/w within Root Explorer before editing?...
You are not s-off. Either s-off or do it with adb while in recovery.
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TheGhost1233 said:
You are not s-off. Either s-off or do it with adb while in recovery.
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That may well be true. Stuart.tavener, have you S-OFFed ur phone? If not you might want to follow Ghost's advice...
Hi,
I have a rooted Desire with sandvold's ics 4.03 rom. Wanted to make some changes to build.prop but nothing I tried so far works... I tried Mount R/W app, Root explorer, adb, adb over wifi, ES explorer, tried to mount via clockwork... with ES explorer I managed to edit the file and make it save (what the program tells me) but when I browse back to the system folder the build.prop file is gone ?? I reboot the phone and build.prop is back but not with the changes I made to it ... it gets reset to default every time ...
Does anyone have any ideas how I can change the file ?
THx
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piksaus said:
Hi,
I have a rooted Desire with sandvold's ics 4.03 rom. Wanted to make some changes to build.prop but nothing I tried so far works... I tried Mount R/W app, Root explorer, adb, adb over wifi, ES explorer, tried to mount via clockwork... with ES explorer I managed to edit the file and make it save (what the program tells me) but when I browse back to the system folder the build.prop file is gone ?? I reboot the phone and build.prop is back but not with the changes I made to it ... it gets reset to default every time ...
Does anyone have any ideas how I can change the file ?
THx
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I've truer to change build prop many a time with root explorer and it just reverts back to same after you reboot.....I've set to re changed file saved change set to ro rebooted had file remained the same.
I just use my mobile and this is how I successfully edited build prop
If you have ota files like miui Xj. Unzip the update file edit build prop....save changes....rezip and flash in recovery or you can edit the rom zip.
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Well,if you constantly fail to successfully edit it on phone,you can edit it on computer if its not problem for you to flash ROM again.So when you have unpacked it use text editor(notepad,notepad++,gedit,sublimetext2....) and just edit build-prop,when you are done click save and repack it again.
Hi,
does anyone know how can i remove Minimalist Fonts Pack from ARHD 7.1.0 Rom?
Get a root explorer type program like Root Explorer or ES File Manager/Super Manager (these 2 are free) and delete the APK/fonts from where they are stored.
nikzDHD said:
Get a root explorer type program like Root Explorer or ES File Manager/Super Manager (these 2 are free) and delete the APK/fonts from where they are stored.
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Will it go back to default then? If i delete it? I tried to delete using ES Explorer. Went to System/Fonts/ then tried deleting DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf but it says cannot be deleted. Well currently it is using that fonts. is that the default name for One X to use?
I managed to solve this problem.
I needed to allow System Changes for Root in ES Explorer. Also i used LC Font Changer to try out other fonts by flashing it in CWM Recovery and it also previews the font. Easy and fast.
Anyway thanks for the help.
REF: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653819
So this is a problem I've had basically since day one with my Nexus 7. No matter what file explorer I use, I can not edit anything in the root directories. Unable to save build.prop edits for example. I am assuming it is a permission thing but I have no idea exactly what I am doing wrong or how to fix it. Any help is appreciated.
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Are you rooted? If you are - check to see if you are in read only mode in your file manager(s)
Besides requiring root, apps like ES File Explorer need to have root access turned on. Root Explorer needs a directory mounted as R/W.
Best practice, anyway, is to copy a file (especially build.prop) to a regular directory under /sdcard, edit it there, rename the original, then copy back the modified file.
I managed to figure it out. Was using cm file explorer and root browser. Got root browser working by changing permissions on the system folder.
I always copy files into the internal storage before editing. Thanks for the replies.
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