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Deleting HtcLockscreen.apk in MikFroYo 4.5

Hey guys, I have one quick question. I'm pretty new to Android in general, so bear with me. I've been using this MikFroYo for a couple months now, and just flashed 4.5. I'm trying to use the vanilla lockscreen as described in the OP and I can't seem to delete or rename HtcLockscreen.apk as it is read-only. It is located in /system/app correct? I've tried using Astro, ES File Explorer, and a couple others. Do I need to get Root Explorer to delete or rename the file? Thanks in advance.
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In es file explorer hit menu, settings-then at the bottom of the list you will see root options, select that. Check root explorer and select cyanogenMod and hit ok.then once back in the root options, select the box to mount as read write. This should work even though you don't have cm(i use it on myn)

Thanks so much! BTW, it didn't work when I selected CM, but when I selected HiAPK it worked perfectly. Thanks again!

good to know! I don't know what the difference between the two options are so I will keep it in mind

[Q]Best File Manager/Explorer?

Was wondering what other Galaxy Nexus owners use as a filer manger. Used to use Explorer (not root) on my old phone, but it does not display properly on the GNex.
I am open to the "Icon" style GUI's though I tend to like the list style better. I don't mind pay-for apps.

I use ES file explorer.. I like the GUI and it works fine on the GN

Root Explorer is the best I've found. A recent update made it possible to open most if not all file types from the app. I was using Astro to do that but now that Root Explorer can do i as well it's a one stop shop for me.
There is a new free alternative to Root Explorer called Root Browser. I used it a little a few weeks back on my Droid 3 but it doesn't seem a mature as Root Explorer so I haven't used it since.

Everybody has his own preference but the 3 main ones I've noticed around are
ES File explorer
File Expert
Root Explorer

ES File Exlporer doesn't get to ALL files though does it? I have root explorer , but I can't update.....some crazy mess going on with that app , in the market( only for me though). I am still on version 2.16. Is root browser pretty much the same as root explorer ?

The best File explorers/managers you can get are:
Androzip
because of it's easy-to-use interface and because of it's understandable options
ES file Explorer
This app coninces due to it's colourful interface. It has good and accecable controls, and it barely interfears with anything...
The only thing that bothers me, though, is that you have to multi-select, to delete files/folders...
Root Explorer (File manager)
This app starts automaticly in the root section (filesystem)
You can use this ap, to remount your filesystem, and you can moify the SDcard speed, whilst you're at it...
The only thing that is missing, is the colourfulness in other explorers...
The same goes for speedsoftware's explorer.
It starts in the root section, and you can have a look-see through your OS, you can delete things from your SD card, but you cannot modify your OS.
That's why I would recommend this to beginners/hobby modders...
Those are he main explorers, and they are all together the best you can find.

I'll give another vote for ES File Explorer. Great UI and worked for everything I needed.

familyguy59 said:
The best File explorers/managers you can get are:
Androzip
because of it's easy-to-use interface and because of it's understandable options
ES file Explorer
This app coninces due to it's colourful interface. It has good and accecable controls, and it barely interfears with anything...
The only thing that bothers me, though, is that you have to multi-select, to delete files/folders...
Root Explorer (File manager)
This app starts automaticly in the root section (filesystem)
You can use this ap, to remount your filesystem, and you can moify the SDcard speed, whilst you're at it...
The only thing that is missing, is the colourfulness in other explorers...
The same goes for speedsoftware's explorer.
It starts in the root section, and you can have a look-see through your OS, you can delete things from your SD card, but you cannot modify your OS.
That's why I would recommend this to beginners/hobby modders...
Those are he main explorers, and they are all together the best you can find.
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So for replacement of system apps and stuff like that ,root explorer will be my best bet then right
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I use Root Explorer, works well for me.

ieisha said:
So for replacement of system apps and stuff like that ,root explorer will be my best bet then right
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All the above mentioned work quite well so it's really just a matter of preference. I like the simplistic UI of Root Explorer (+ it's the first file explorer I bought when I first started with Android) so I use it.

My vote goes with ES.
Contrary to some comments above, you can access and modify all files with it (it is root enabled), and you don't need to multi select to delete stuff, you can long press...
The built in text editor and zip manager work with ROM zips and scripts etc, and even apk files. I even use it on my GTV because the built in movie player is compatible with more file formats than any other player for GTV...
And I just love the wifi explorer and cloud storage integration...

danger-rat said:
My vote goes with ES.
Contrary to some comments above, you can access and modify all files with it (it is root enabled), and you don't need to multi select to delete stuff, you can long press...
The built in text editor and zip manager work with ROM zips and scripts etc, and even apk files. I even use it on my GTV because the built in movie player is compatible with more file formats than any other player for GTV...
And I just love the wifi explorer and cloud storage integration...
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Thanks for pointing that out ! I did not realize I could access the same as root explorer
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ieisha said:
Thanks for pointing that out ! I did not realize I could access the same as root explorer
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I believe (its been a while) you just go into ES File Explorer settings and enable the root access feature.

martonikaj said:
I believe (its been a while) you just go into ES File Explorer settings and enable the root access feature.
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Yep that's where it was......never knew that LOL. Thanks again
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I use the miui file manager on AOKP, best in my opinion
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ieisha said:
Yep that's where it was......never knew that LOL. Thanks again
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Yep, no problem.

root explorer

hope this helps
/watch?v=TDGHpfBJbXY&feature=plcp&context=C3c809d0UDOEgsToPDskJrBjnmidzcenE3-6fFv9yw
^youtube link
taken from the xda tv channel
i personally use ES, its free and pretty much fully functional

root explorer ftw.
ES and Astro work but I can't stand the UI.

Simple for me, "explorer" if you're not rooted and "root explorer" if you are. Both apps are by the same dev. Clean, intensive and ad free.
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Cannot move files to the system directory.

I downloaded a new boot animation. I'm trying to move it to /system/customize/resourses but es file explorer and Astros say file cannot be moved. I was able to move the original file out. Now I can't even move the original back. In ES I made sure the root explorer and mount file system boxes are checked. I have the permissions checked but still nothing can be moved in.
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valorian13 said:
I downloaded a new boot animation. I'm trying to move it to /system/customize/resourses but es file explorer and Astros say file cannot be moved. I was able to move the original file out. Now I can't even move the original back. In ES I made sure the root explorer and mount file system boxes are checked. I have the permissions checked but still nothing can be moved in.
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Does either of those apps have root permissions? Idk cuz I don't use them..but its easy to just use adb to manually push the file

I've never used adv to do this. Is there a how to somewhere?
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I'm pretty sure that this app can accomplish what you're trying to do.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5qcnVtbXkubGliZXJ0eS50b29sYm94Il0.

yoseir2 said:
I'm pretty sure that this app can accomplish what you're trying to do.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yLDEsImNvbS5qcnVtbXkubGliZXJ0eS50b29sYm94Il0.
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Thanks for the suggestion but this didn't work either. Says failed to move.
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It's as if I can move or copy anything onto the SD card but nothing can be moved or copied from it.
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valorian13 said:
It's as if I can move or copy anything onto the SD card but nothing can be moved or copied from it.
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Use Root Explorer. So worth the $2. I don't use astro or ES, but if you can't copy or move anything in or from the root directory then / is probably not mounted as r/w. Look for an option while in the root directory that says "mount as r/w"
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Yep root explorer is your best option. adb push can be used to, but its command line only.

Well I know what caused me to have this issue but I do not know the details why.
I was running the Mikrunny Odex ROM with the Red theme. I wanted to give the Coredroid theme a try so I installed the theme and this issue started. After many hours of trying to fix this I restored my backup from a couple weeks ago that has the red theme and all is good again. To reduplicate the issue I reinstalled the Coredroid theme and the issue returned.

I use es file explorer and i have no issues moving things to the system folders whenever I want. If its not working you may try to uninstall and reinstall the app and then go to the settings and make sure you check browse as root and mount system as r/w.
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disconnecktie said:
I use es file explorer and i have no issues moving things to the system folders whenever I want. If its not working you may try to uninstall and reinstall the app and then go to the settings and make sure you check browse as root and mount system as r/w.
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I did try this a couple times but still could not get files to move.

Hmm.. have you tried to delete es file explorer from your allowed super user apps and then open es file explorer to give it super user permission again.
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disconnecktie said:
Hmm.. have you tried to delete es file explorer from your allowed super user apps and then open es file explorer to give it super user permission again.
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Yep, did that too. I think it had something to do with a theme I installed. When I restored a previous backup I could use ES just fine to move the boot animation file.

valorian13 said:
Yep, did that too. I think it had something to do with a theme I installed. When I restored a previous backup I could use ES just fine to move the boot animation file.
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A theme will not prevent you from moving system files...
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lodxcol said:
A theme will not prevent you from moving system files...
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That's what i was telling myself. However, after restoring my backup, I installed the theme again and once again I could not move files into the system directory or any of it's sub directories.

VVM question

Anyone have anyother workarounds to get VVM working? I have tried several methods and cant get any of them to provision. I am running CIUI which is a CM7 base with a MIUI theme. I tried installing the apk and then composing a message to [email protected]... it wont provision. I have also tried a couple different flashable zips iv found on here also with no luck. I have double checked the location of the apk and also made sure the permissions were correct.

dbenney said:
Anyone have anyother workarounds to get VVM working? I have tried several methods and cant get any of them to provision. I am running CIUI which is a CM7 base with a MIUI theme. I tried installing the apk and then composing a message to [email protected]... it wont provision. I have also tried a couple different flashable zips iv found on here also with no luck. I have double checked the location of the apk and also made sure the permissions were correct.
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If its cm7 u should just be able to flash gapps with vvm, right?

Yep, or add it to the zip before you flash it

will this work even if i dont have a tiback up for VVM data? my nandroid with my vvm is a clockwork nandroid and my Amon-ra wont restore it.

This fix worked for me, but you have to use Root Explorer (paid app)to get to a hidden folder. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547780 Good Luck!

missgav said:
This fix worked for me, but you have to use Root Explorer (paid app)to get to a hidden folder. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547780 Good Luck!
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You can use any file explorer with root access, such as astro file manager and es file explorer, both free, and es file explorer being my app of preference.

SOLVED: CLOSE>>>
All i had to do was flash GAPPS modified with sprint VVM and BOOM as soon as i rebooted it provisioned... i composed a message to myself and it came right through.

teh roxxorz said:
You can use any file explorer with root access, such as astro file manager and es file explorer, both free, and es file explorer being my app of preference.
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I was not able to access the data folder with astro or es file explorer.
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missgav said:
I was not able to access the data folder with astro or es file explorer.
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In es file explorer go settings>home directory and change "/sdcard/" to "/" and you can access system folders.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386911
here is the link to the GAPPS modified with VVM that i flashed. it worked great for me. just scroll down to GAPPS. its in the first post but quite a ways down the page.

ES File explorer

Hey guys,
I'm hoping I have placed this question in its correct location(If not please excuse my mistake) but on my one x I'm having troubles with my ES file explorer. It came with the viper 3.7.4 that I'm now on. I have been wanting to change the boot animation zip with this program but I cannot delete or rename anything. I have superuser set. If I long press the file and click on properties I have read and write enabled. I also changed the home directory to /. The only thing I was successful in was cut and paste(I took the original boot/down animations and placed them in the newly created folder on my SD.
I also deleted and re downloaded ES file explorer but that did nothing
Even in my file explorer app I cannot delete files. It's like this phone is not letting me change anything. Is their something I have missed. I can only imagine its something simple that was overlooked but for the life of me I cannot figure it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

In the app, press menu, then root explorer, then mount r/w
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