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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?
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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
Because AdFree is not working on Desire:
I've made hosts file which is compilation of two lists and some manual additions (for correct blocking of admob). So I decided to share with my list. Use it if You want to. Please tell me if this forum is wrong for that list.
Sorry for the n00b question but how do you install this?
Nice one mate. You've just reminded me I needed to redo my hosts file after installing Modaco Froyo, and I might as well use yours as it'll be more up to date than mine.
Ghisy said:
Sorry for the n00b question but how do you install this?
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ditto this, instructions for us noobies?
unzip the host file
than enter recovery
adb-windows shell mount /system
adb-windows shell mv /system/etc/hosts /sdcard/backuphost
adb push c:\hosts /system/etc
that should wrok if you unziped hosts.zip to c:\ and if something goes wrong you have your original hosts file backed up in /sdcard/backuphost
hope this helps
p.s. i didn't try this
did everything, and adfree is still not working in froyo...
Thanks anyway!
Edit: Now, Adfree FCs!
Edit 2: I did it again and it worked!
Could someone please create a zip file, that can be falshed through clockworkmod recovery? This would be fantastic.
Try this, mate. [Click!]
dnlgee said:
Try this, mate. [Click!]
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Thanks dnlgee I put it in my repo on ROM Manager
This is great, thanks for sharing - it seems to work great. I might go back to a stock hosts though - I like to block ads when browsing, but I feel bad about doing it for ad-supported applications. That's just me though
shawe_ewahs said:
Thanks dnlgee I put it in my repo on ROM Manager
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No worries, just checked your repo, there's a lot of stuff there haha.
dnlgee said:
No worries, just checked your repo, there's a lot of stuff there haha.
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Yes, trying to do thinks more easy for all people
Thank you. I have been looking for this for a long time
Great work, it worked a charm until I changed to a new rom, went to use it again and it was gone from the downloads in Rom Manager.
Big thanks.
Panic over, It was saved as a download on my SD card, Rom Manager flashed it again from the saved location no problem.
Love it.
danbst said:
Your stuff is gone from Rom Manager it seems mate.
Would I be right in assuming I can put this on my card renamed as update.zip (if I need to?)
Use rom manager to boot into recovery and flash it manually?
Great work BTW, it worked a charm until I changed to a new rom, went to use it again and as I say it was gone.
Big thanks.
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You don't need to rename the zip file if you're using ROM Manager, but yes you should be able to install this through the manager.
If you can't download it through the ROM Manager report, my link is always online and will be updated when possible.
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Just a confused question;
If we have a rooted device, what's the reason for having to use the recovery menu? Can you not simply overwrite the file?
Thanks
Yea you can, provided you reboot into recovery and mount the system, then pull or push the device back into the system.
Either way you need to boot into recovery as there's no root method that fully allows read/write access for the Desire at the moment.
Psy-Blade said:
Just a confused question;
If we have a rooted device, what's the reason for having to use the recovery menu? Can you not simply overwrite the file?
Thanks
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It should work like this. Unfortunatelly you can't mount system partition as read/write. That is because system is blocking this in some way.
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Another quick one:
I used the zip file which people are using in the rom manager. I rebooted into clockwork and selected apply update from zip and selected the file. Appears I broke the system though lol .
Is this not the right way of doing it?
Also how do you type commands in the recovery? :S
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Try this, mate. [Click!]
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Link dead ??!! "File does not exist. Make sure you specified correct file name."
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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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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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.
Howdy all,
I have a T-Mo USA T-989 and would like to root it. Here is what I have;
Obdin 3-v1.85
Tmo usb drivers
SU3.0.5
I cant d/l clockwork mod..
I understand what Rooting does, but what does the SU and Clowkwork do for me??
finally what does CWR stand for?
Thanks in advance for any comments and or suggestions.
Ciao~
Su=super user =root....
Cwm is clock work mod recovery
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311194
Y u no look at stickies or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514434
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chargedbird said:
Howdy all,
I have a T-Mo USA T-989 and would like to root it. Here is what I have;
Obdin 3-v1.85
Tmo usb drivers
SU3.0.5
I cant d/l clockwork mod..
I understand what Rooting does, but what does the SU and Clowkwork do for me??
finally what does CWR stand for?
Thanks in advance for any comments and or suggestions.
Ciao~
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su stands for superuser which us the command you use to gain root access.
Root is similar to administrator access on a windows PC. It let's you have access to certain portions of the filesystem you wouldn't normally have.
CWM is a tool that comes with a great backup tool called nandroid that will allow you to backup and restore your phone roms and settings. CWM can clean and fix some things that could be wrong with your phone, allow you to flash updated, custom roms, scripts, radios, kernels, etc.
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Teo032 said:
Y u no look at stickies or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514434
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I did read the stickies ty u vm......one of the stickies link doest work for for Clockworkmod so I then decided to post the question........
chargedbird said:
I did read the stickies ty u vm......one of the stickies link doest work for for Clockworkmod so I then decided to post the question........
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You WILL need CWR to root. If you use the search in the development thread you can find a DL for it. I would stay away from the touch version but that's just my opinion.
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Ok heres my update,
I used followed the instructions from this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514434
I can get into CWM (non-touch) and I have the Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip on my external SD Card.
when I am in CWM and goto install zip from SDCARD, I have only the lost dir.
Why wont this file show up??? that is the question and yes I have verified the file is ON the SD Card.
thanks for all the help!!!
Ciao~
try moving everything to your internal sd card, then install from there.
I almost included that, but NO I choose internal SD
edited my post.....
now when you say everything, are you just talking about the superuser file? becasue that is the only item I have on the External SD Card.....and yes I did use external SD card...but will try using the internal now.
chargedbird said:
now when you say everything, are you just talking about the superuser file? becasue that is the only item I have on the External SD Card.....and yes I did use external SD card...but will try using the internal now.
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You should have two options in CWM...to choose zip from SD card and external SD card. Just navigate to external.
Make sure it says choose zip and not update.
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update, I found the file, I'm using Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip, now I am installation errors from both the internal and external SD cards.
Here is what the message states:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
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Superuser 3.0.7 for Android 2.0-3.2
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Mounting System...
Deleting System:bin/su...
E:Error in /emmc/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted
Help!!!
chargedbird said:
update, I found the file, I'm using Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip, now I am installation errors from both the internal and external SD cards.
Here is what the message states:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
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Superuser 3.0.7 for Android 2.0-3.2
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Mounting System...
Deleting System:bin/su...
E:Error in /emmc/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted
Help!!!
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U have to stay in recovery and reflash it till it says it installed this was covered in another thread it took me 3 times also u have to put root zip on root of ur internal sdcard not in any folders and not on external
Thanks...and yup I had to try three times and it finally took, I should read the troubleshoot tips......
chargedbird said:
Thanks...and yup I had to try three times and it finally took, I should read the troubleshoot tips......
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Tried to make it as straight forward as i can lol.
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please Explain elaborately
sarni84 said:
U have to stay in recovery and reflash it till it says it installed this was covered in another thread it took me 3 times also u have to put root zip on root of ur internal sdcard not in any folders and not on external
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I am finding the same problem. I can't understand what you are actually telling to do.
If possible please reply me the steps to be followed.
plz HELP!!!
gowtham11595 said:
I am finding the same problem. I can't understand what you are actually telling to do.
If possible please reply me the steps to be followed.
plz HELP!!!
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OK so what u need to do is this u can do it one of two ways A) u can use Odin to flash a custom recovery such as twrp or cwm, then use that recovery and flash the superSu.zip until it says its installed, to do this u need to place the zip file in the root of ur sdcard that means directly on ur internal sd, not in a folder, then flash from there, this is of course if u want to stay on ur stock rom and root it... Or u can do it the easy way and B) use Odin to flash a custom recovery such as twrp ( I reccomend twrp as it's more user friendly) then flash an already rooted custom ROM of ur choice, obtaining root on this device is very easy, I suggest B as its a lot easier for a new user to just Odin the recovery to the phone then flash a ROM...let me know if u need help I'll do he best I can
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This rooting technique Finally worked you will need three files
1) SDK TOOLS from
2) recovery.img from
3)MRKREHANROOT from
you should have unlock boot loaders USB drivers installed and should be on android 4.3
copy mrkrehanrehanroot3.1.zip in sdcard
be in fastboot mode ie switch off your device and hold both volume up and down and power button together and keep your device connected to PC
Extract the sdktools and place the revovery.img in that folder
then with one finger on shift key right click in an empty space in the folder and select open command window here
then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
it will flash recovery to your device
in recovery no need wipe anything install the zip mrkrehanroot3.1.zip
and reboot
download any app that requires root access and check for example root explorer
it should ask root acess
in this way you have rooted your device
Keep the thanks rolling and follow me on
Is that real android 4.3?
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imam.krismanto said:
Is that real android 4.3?
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imam.krismanto said:
Is that real android 4.3?
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sure from google :angel:
Much Appreciate
I installed the factory image wasn't able to get it to root with mskip'stool soo I gave this a try worked like a champ -Thank you kind sir :laugh:
Not to diss this method of root, but Chainfire's root method works perfectly fine.
https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
X_N_ said:
Not to diss this method of root, but Chainfire's root method works perfectly fine.
https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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I use that method, cannot restore any app with TB or install Busybox, for some reason it's root but not completely.
This thread shouldn't be in dev section, and there were bunch of root method threads/posts that could be easily found.
http://download.chainfire.eu/340/SuperSU/SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip
try this, somebody tried and it works!
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I use that method, cannot restore any app with TB or install Busybox, for some reason it's root but not completely.
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Read description:
Titanium Backup is an example of such an app. It may incorrectly detect the path to your internal storage for backups, and thus crash on backup/restore. You can fix this by going into preferences and selecting a folder under /storage/emulated/legacy as backup/restore path, not under /storage/emulated/0.
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No busybox from the apps don't install correctly with chainfire's root. I have the same problem.
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finally did it
Mohhamad Rehan said:
finally did it
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Is it posted?
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checck the thread out buddy
prowede said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/340/SuperSU/SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip
try this, somebody tried and it works!
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"Please do not mirror this download, do not repost the file elsewhere. Link to this post on G+, not the download."
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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"Please do not mirror this download, do not repost the file elsewhere. Link to this post on G+, not the download."
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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OK bro if you say I did thank to u but if u had it you should have shared it first and should have had a guide of it and u should have shared I did it because I spent my whole night flashing recovery and finding proper ways to root it finally did it when I found the file so I flashed the recovery the mini SDK tool they are mine but I did not know who to thank for the root so I just mirrored it but I put up a guide here so its not my fault I am sorry that I hurt the sentiments
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imam.krismanto said:
Is that real android 4.3?
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Yes it is
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ALUOp said:
"Please do not mirror this download, do not repost the file elsewhere. Link to this post on G+, not the download."
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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and as u say buddy its mentions its for S4 and i was brave enough to check it out by editing some scripts and lines and flash it on my devices so i did not copy it fully but i did it on my own risk to check it on my devices and name it after me so if u have any problem with that so be it but i did it i am not chainfire but the day is not so long when i will be like him one day so kindly check it out
Mohhamad Rehan said:
and as u say buddy its mentions its for S4 and i was brave enough to check it out by editing some scripts and lines and flash it on my devices so i did not copy it fully but i did it on my own risk to check it on my devices and name it after me so if u have any problem with that so be it but i did it i am not chainfire but the day is not so long when i will be like him one day so kindly check it out
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dude relaxy, if you get worked up everytime someone says that there is another way of doing what you are saying you wont get very far cuz honestly there are always multiple ways to stuff... however i do agree with you chainfire clearly said on g+ that the root method is specifically for the s4 leak.. anyway its upto the users they can either use your method or chainfires.. i will try your method once i flash 4.3 :good:
Khizar said:
dude relaxy, if you get worked up everytime someone says that there is another way of doing what you are saying you wont get very far cuz honestly there are always multiple ways to stuff... however i do agree with you chainfire clearly said on g+ that the root method is specifically for the s4 leak.. anyway its upto the users they can either use your method or chainfires.. i will try your method once i flash 4.3 :good:
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Thank buddy it will be grateful and one more thing u can use the mini SDK tool to flash 4.3 too
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