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[Q] How do i put files into my xperia arc internal memory?

Hi, i wanted to put a file in the internal memory of my xperia arc~ Cause the game said i have to put the APK file in the internal memory in order to run
Can anyone teach me how to do so?

zhihao4456 said:
Hi, i wanted to put a file in the internal memory of my xperia arc~ Cause the game said i have to put the APK file in the internal memory in order to run
Can anyone teach me how to do so?
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Open settings>Applications >manage>go to your game/app and then click move to phone
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nexus2515 said:
Open settings>Applications >manage>go to your game/app and then click move to phone
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No... I have to put the APK installer file into internal memory... Not after installing.... Is b4 installing

In the basic sense of the question, it means just put the APK "NOT" within the sdcard or any folders under it. I think this only possible if you're rooted.
In any case, I wonder why there's such requirement. APK is just an installer and even in the sdcard level it should work or run. Then when you install, default is the app will be placed in the INTERNAL memory. That should be what you wanted.

Maybe tick the unknown sources option if its not already?
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jtdc said:
In the basic sense of the question, it means just put the APK "NOT" within the sdcard or any folders under it. I think this only possible if you're rooted.
In any case, I wonder why there's such requirement. APK is just an installer and even in the sdcard level it should work or run. Then when you install, default is the app will be placed in the INTERNAL memory. That should be what you wanted.
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tried, doesn't work~ so i suspect i have to put the APK file manually into the internal memory~ i have done rooting using zergRush way~
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
but i still copy and paste the APK file from SDcard into internal memory using Astro File Manager... so how?

rkanwar said:
Maybe tick the unknown sources option if its not already?
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rkanwar said:
Maybe tick the unknown sources option if its not already?
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have done it from the beginning... but is still not working~

zhihao4456 said:
but i still copy and paste the APK file from SDcard into internal memory using Astro File Manager... so how?
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I suppose that's what i will do also even if doing so sounds strange. If still don't work probably its a bad apk. Try it on another device or look for another source.
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test using titanium, so you can integrate the game to system, it can work maybe

For what purpose?

i have a *ahem" game called "Spectral Souls"....
but i can't install~

You can put it to system/app with Root Explorer if a install from sd card doesn't work.
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Thanks.... Problem solved using Root Explorer~

Enhanced Camera.apk

Everyone seems to be asking for a silent camera app, also some desire one with better image/video capturing. There is one in existence however, most wouldn't know this (unless you use the 'search' function) because it's in the I9100 forum. Yes, it does work with our phone but I wanted something that was build from our source and that's up to date. I decided to take the best of both and combine them. This is the Camera.apk from Calkulin's 2.8.1 (EL29) ROM but with the edits from Potatoman's incorporated into it.
Check out Potatoman's thread to see the bitrates and sampling rates if you're curious. Instructions on how to put this in /system/app are in Patatoman's thread also. Let me know if for some reason they didn't work and I'll see what I can do. I've tested it on mine so I know it works I just haven't had a chance to test the sampling and bitrates.
Also, there's a media_profiles.xml that may or may not be useful. I use it anyway. That goes in /system/etc with no special permissions. Just give it the same as the stock one.
Lastly, in no way do I take credit for this. All I've done is combine work from two great devs - they did all the dirty work. If you'd like to thank or donate to someone then donate/thank one of them, or both
Cheers and enjoy.
EDIT: Figured I would add this here for those that aren't sure how to replace a /system file.
For a file explorer (eg. Root Explorer) make sure the system is mounted as r/w. Copy the app from your sdcard to the /system/app directory. Change permissions to rw-r-r. Reboot. I also set the owner and group to root but you shouldn't have to.
For terminal
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
cp /sdcard/path/to/app /system/app
chmod 644 /system/app/Camera.apk
Reboot
Only if you have to should you just install it like a regular app. If you have to, just click on the app in your file explorer and select 'install'. This will install it to the /data/app directory. This should never have to be done though.

Just make sure you reboot
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Thanks for the update. The higher bitrate camp.apk was posted in the theme/app section.

Excellent find... much obliged!
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Didn't get it where the volume rocker takes picture though
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Wait... so this particular .apk does not include the snap photo via volume rocker functionality?
I am just going by the previous post.
Sent from one impressive piece of technology.

No not yet anyway. It just has the higher bitrate and sampling rate right now. I'm new to .dex edits so I'll keep updating it as I learn more. I know there's a power button mod for it but from what I've read its still buggy.
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KCRic said:
Everyone seems to be asking for a silent camera app, also some desire one with better image/video capturing. There is one in existence however, most wouldn't know this (unless you use the 'search' function) because it's in the I9100 forum. Yes, it does work with our phone but I wanted something that was build from our source and that's up to date. I decided to take the best of both and combine them. This is the Camera.apk from Calkulin's 2.8.1 (EL29) ROM but with the edits from Potatoman's incorporated into it.
Check out Potatoman's thread to see the bitrates and sampling rates if you're curious. Instructions on how to put this in /system/app are in Patatoman's thread also. Let me know if for some reason they didn't work and I'll see what I can do. I've tested it on mine so I know it works I just haven't had a chance to test the sampling and bitrates.
Also, there's a media_profiles.xml that may or may not be useful. I use it anyway. That goes in /system/etc with no special permissions. Just give it the same as the stock one.
Lastly, in no way do I take credit for this. All I've done is combine work from two great devs - they did all the dirty work. If you'd like to thank or donate to someone then donate/thank one of them, or both
Cheers and enjoy.
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For noobs like me, do you just put the camera apk in your storage and install it using installer app?

Nice find! I just switched from Calkulin 2.8.1 to TNz Blend ROM and will love to have Calkulin's camera app with the Blend ROM... Best of both worlds! Will flash this tomorrow and report back.
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Could not sleep so decided to install it now, not letting me though. Tried to install through the package installer but it won't go... Perhaps I cannot install it on a different ROM (running TNz Blend)
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AntikytheraTech said:
Could not sleep so decided to install it now, not letting me though. Tried to install through the package installer but it won't go... Perhaps I cannot install it on a different ROM (running TNz Blend)
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Yes you can....push to system/app....set permissions up like the other apps there....the click and install
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Danial723 said:
Yes you can....push to system/app....set permissions up like the other apps there....the click and install
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How do you set the permissions without using ADB? I only ask because I have never used it (clearly). But maybe now is the time.... :-S
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AntikytheraTech said:
How do you set the permissions without using ADB? I only ask because I have never used it (clearly). But maybe now is the time.... :-S
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You'll need a file explorer app like Root Explorer. You can also use a terminal emulator app. With the file explorer you copy the app from your sdcard to the /system/app directory. Make sure sure the system is mounted in r/w also. That will overwrite the original, now all you have to do is set permissions which are rw-r-r.
Just to be safe, reboot. If you had a shortcut for it on your homescreen you'll have to put it back there.
For terminal
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
cp /sdcard/path/to/app /system/app
chmod 644 /system/app/Camera.apk

Danial723 said:
Didn't get it where the volume rocker takes picture though
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I figured I would test to see if it had that function since Calkulin's camera does. I'm able to take pictures with the volume rocker. Are you not?

sratwars said:
For noobs like me, do you just put the camera apk in your storage and install it using installer app?
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No,u need to put apk in /system/app folder but you need to be rooted to put apk's in that folder.
But u can try just installing it regularly,sometimes that works too for some apps.

(For noobs like me, do you just put the camera apk in your storage and install it using installer app?)
no. read instruction before replying PLEASE!

*xda_ace=spades. said:
(For noobs like me, do you just put the camera apk in your storage and install it using installer app?)
no. read instruction before replying PLEASE!
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And read the dates before you revive a 5 month old thread PLEASE!

Sdcard/0

I just flashed the new 4.2 OTA and it really messed up my Sdcard, Can't restore from backup to minco5 because it moved everything from /sdcard to /sdcard/0 . Anyone know how to disable this "feature"?

Jchapman007 said:
I just flashed the new 4.2 OTA and it really messed up my Sdcard, Can't restore from backup to minco5 because it moved everything from /sdcard to /sdcard/0 . Anyone know how to disable this "feature"?
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This is default behaviour now due to the multi user capabilities introduced in 4.2 as far as I can tell.

Jchapman007 said:
I just flashed the new 4.2 OTA and it really messed up my Sdcard, Can't restore from backup to minco5 because it moved everything from /sdcard to /sdcard/0 . Anyone know how to disable this "feature"?
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I also noticed that, I believe this is not related to multiple users feature.. Its kind of first storage.. You can see in all Linux storage are list like 0,1,2,...
To resolve this issue we have to make link in recovery.. So we have to wait clockworkmod release for 4.2
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sendhiloo7 said:
I also noticed that, I believe this is not related to multiple users feature.
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You could be right.. the "emulated" folders I note in the file system are related to how Android 4.2 is handling multi-users. Anyway.. smarter people than me are probably best to comment on this next

Try flashing a 4.1.2 rom and check your backups again..
-GNex

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The developer is aware of the issue: https://plus.google.com/u/1/103583939320326217147/posts/58vuHKcA37d

He flashed an OTA, not AOSP. GN does not "support" multi users. It has to do with the way Google is looking at storage after implementing multi user support. You will not be able to use it on the G-Nexus OTA though. Also, Clockwork needs to be updated.
DONT update to a 4.2 ROM until Koush updates CWM.

And is there a way to remount sdcard back after such update?..

Jchapman007 said:
I just flashed the new 4.2 OTA and it really messed up my Sdcard, Can't restore from backup to minco5 because it moved everything from /sdcard to /sdcard/0 . Anyone know how to disable this "feature"?
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I had the same problem, but i manager to restore my backup, here is what you have to do:
1- install file manager e.g. Es filemanager..
2- go to /sdcard/0 and find clockmodwork folder
3- Long press on CLockmodwork folder then copy or cut.
4- Go back to /sdcard/ and paste.
5- now reboot to recovery and the phone will see the backup
Note that when copy the folder it will take some time, however it depends on how many backups you have.

Smokeey said:
He flashed an OTA, not AOSP. GN does not "support" multi users. It has to do with the way Google is looking at storage after implementing multi user support. You will not be able to use it on the G-Nexus OTA though. Also, Clockwork needs to be updated.
DONT update to a 4.2 ROM until Koush updates CWM.
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What about the other custom recovery app TWRP.
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So...should we move all of our sdcard data to /sdcard/0/...? ES File Explorer doesn't even see the new folder...just the old /sdcard/,

uansari1 said:
So...should we move all of our sdcard data to /sdcard/0/...? ES File Explorer doesn't even see the new folder...just the old /sdcard/,
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I though the sdcard data is actually located in "/data/media/0/". "/sdcard/" is just symlink from there.

polaris441 said:
I though the sdcard data is actually located in "/data/media/0/". "/sdcard/" is just symlink from there.
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Lol... I just realized that after exploring further. You're right. Problem solved.

uansari1 said:
Lol... I just realized that after exploring further. You're right. Problem solved.
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I get an error on restoring system partition...so restoring my cm10 backup is a nonono
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I move file or folder from /sdcard/0/ to /sdcard/ my Go backup work agian.
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Man I wish I'd known this before. But that's the name of the game when you flash............

Yeah, I got burned on that too

This will all be resolved once recoveries catch up.

Supermanpa said:
Yeah, I got burned on that too
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The solution is simple, took me forever to copy my backup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995585
1. Keep the files where they are and increase the number of 0 directories every time we install a new rom.
2. Use the new Twrp and live with folder 0.
3. Move all our file from 0 folder back to sdcard with a file manager.

Help? copying files and folders to /

Hi, i have been trying to copy folders and a few files to the root of my Samsung galaxy nexus. or * / * or where the folders such as system, sbin, sdcard are. when ever i try to do so it copy's, stays there, but when i restart my phone seems to delete its self or disappear?! please does anyone know how to fix this? thanks

First of all, what are you trying to do?
Secondly, on android, / is actually the ramdisk (nothing copied there is persistent).
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geoffcorey said:
First of all, what are you trying to do?
Secondly, on android, / is actually the ramdisk (nothing copied there is persistent).
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well i have a script im trying to run, which involves me going into my terminal and firstly doing
Su
... then
sh test.sh (my test script)
and the only way i can get the terminal to find the directory so it runs is if i have it in the "ramdisk" which of course deletes after a reboot :/ so is their anywhere more permanent i could put it. if you get what im saying. thanks very much

What are you really trying to do though? You say you're trying to run a script, but I have no idea why or what your end need is.
So what is it you are trying to do?
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geoffcorey said:
What are you really trying to do though? You say you're trying to run a script, but I have no idea why or what your end need is.
So what is it you are trying to do?
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im trying to get this to work https://github.com/kosborn/p2p-adb

hectorz321 said:
im trying to get this to work https://github.com/kosborn/p2p-adb
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Have only read the part with the commands, not the whole project. I dislike adding files to the system folders.
A solution could be a cd to change directory to the sd card and run the script from a /sdcard folder.

-star- said:
Have only read the part with the commands, not the whole project. I dislike adding files to the system folders.
A solution could be a cd to change directory to the sd card and run the script from a /sdcard folder.
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yeah that's what i have ended up doing. as previously when i tried to one way or another using cd command, the script wouldn't run, however after much googling, app installing, command windowig and rom changing i have just about got it to work thanks very much everyone! this thread can be closed now.

Workaround to write to Ext SDCARD?

I just switched from my M7 to the M8 yesterday. I was excited to have the external SD for saving pictures, moving apps, but mostly to host my backups. I have since unlocked my bootloader and rooted the device. Unfortunately I'm unable to write any back ups through TWRP to the card. I was wondering if anyone found any fixes? I've already tried SDFix but it seems not to work with our device. Any help would be appreciated!
Sidenote: I know this probably belongs under development but I'm unable to post yet as my post count is too low. Thanks again!

iNiREALiZED said:
I just switched from my M7 to the M8 yesterday. I was excited to have the external SD for saving pictures, moving apps, but mostly to host my backups. I have since unlocked my bootloader and rooted the device. Unfortunately I'm unable to write any back ups through TWRP to the card. I was wondering if anyone found any fixes? I've already tried SDFix but it seems not to work with our device. Any help would be appreciated!
Sidenote: I know this probably belongs under development but I'm unable to post yet as my post count is too low. Thanks again!
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You will need to edit platform.xml file in/system/etc. Are you comfortable ?

I'm not sure. If there was a tutorial that was available I could possibly follow it. Otherwise is this something that could be included in future rom builds? I wouldn't mind waiting.
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iNiREALiZED said:
I'm not sure. If there was a tutorial that was available I could possibly follow it. Otherwise is this something that could be included in future rom builds? I wouldn't mind waiting.
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Look for nextapp's SDFix in the play store.. Root and system write protection off is required. It basically edits the file for you (also backs up the original)

silentvisitor said:
You will need to edit platform.xml file in/system/etc. Are you comfortable ?
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Could you detail the edits for reference anyway please? I'll need to know shortly too.

graffixnyc said:
Look for nextapp's SDFix in the play store.. Root and system write protection off is required. It basically edits the file for you (also backs up the original)
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The app worked for me!

graffixnyc said:
Look for nextapp's SDFix in the play store.. Root and system write protection off is required. It basically edits the file for you (also backs up the original)
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Thanks for the help. I tried sdfix this morning. It kept failing and rebooting. I'm rooted but if you could explain how I turn write protection off that would be awesome!

iNiREALiZED said:
Thanks for the help. I tried sdfix this morning. It kept failing and rebooting. I'm rooted but if you could explain how I turn write protection off that would be awesome!
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the quick way? go to the module thread in Original development and follow the instructions. You'll have to do it at every boot though unless you're on a rom that supports init.d support. If you're on stock I made a guide to disable it on boot automatically without init.d support
My guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702575

graffixnyc said:
the quick way? go to the module thread in Original development and follow the instructions. You'll have to do it at every boot though unless you're on a rom that supports init.d support. If you're on stock I made a guide to disable it on boot automatically without init.d support
My guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702575
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Sorry if I'm missing something totally obvious. I went and read the thread. I download the file with extension .ko. Copied it to root of internal memory. Opened up terminal app and typed "sh" then used command "insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko"
Am I missing something?

iNiREALiZED said:
Sorry if I'm missing something totally obvious. I went and read the thread. I download the file with extension .ko. Copied it to root of internal memory. Opened up terminal app and typed "sh" then used command "insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko"
Am I missing something?
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su
not sh..
type su
hit enter
then type
insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko it wont show you any output or anything.. if it brings your back to the terminal prompt it ran right

graffixnyc said:
su
not sh..
type su
hit enter
then type
insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko it wont show you any output or anything.. if it brings your back to the terminal prompt it ran right
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I tried it again using "su". I'm pretty sure that is what I used the first time as well because when I entered the command the super user prompt came up to allow access for terminal. Same results. Didn't see any confirmation. Exited app and tried running SDFix and failed again. I then followed your link to your thread and followed step by step. Got all the way to the point where I was trying to save the text document at the end and got the prompt that I could not save the file.
I'm usually pretty good at following tutorials and I'm sure I'm not skipping steps but who knows. I think this one has me defeated lol.

If you put it on your SD card try just /sdcard/wp_mod.ko
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If you run the command.. And then run it again. It will tell you it already exists that's how I figured out it ran ok..
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backfromthestorm said:
Could you detail the edits for reference anyway please? I'll need to know shortly too.
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Sure. Here it is:
You need to make following change to platform.xml in /system/etc.
Add <group gid="Media_rw"/> under WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE(or similar).
Save. Set Permission to rw-r-r or 644.
Reboot and Enjoy
Good luck :good:

silentvisitor said:
Sure. Here it is:
You need to make following change to platform.xml in /system/etc.
Add <group gid="Media_rw"/> under WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE(or similar).
Save. Set Permission to rw-r-r or 644.
Reboot and Enjoy
Good luck :good:
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Well I ran through both tutorials (yours and the others) once again. Entered the command twice to confirm and got the message "failed file already exists". So I'm assuming that part went through fine but still unable to run SDFix successfully or edit the install_recovery.sh file. Wouldn't allow me to save through es text edit or the standard one.
So now I'm trying to manually change the platform.xml file. When I navigate to system/etc I don't see any file named "platform.xml". Also tried a search through es file explorer and couldn't find any file. Any thoughts?

iNiREALiZED said:
Well I ran through both tutorials (yours and the others) once again. Entered the command twice to confirm and got the message "failed file already exists". So I'm assuming that part went through fine but still unable to run SDFix successfully or edit the install_recovery.sh file. Wouldn't allow me to save through es text edit or the standard one.
So now I'm trying to manually change the platform.xml file. When I navigate to system/etc I don't see any file named "platform.xml". Also tried a search through es file explorer and couldn't find any file. Any thoughts?
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My apologies.
Its /system/etc/Permission/platform.xml

iNiREALiZED said:
Well I ran through both tutorials (yours and the others) once again. Entered the command twice to confirm and got the message "failed file already exists". So I'm assuming that part went through fine but still unable to run SDFix successfully or edit the install_recovery.sh file. Wouldn't allow me to save through es text edit or the standard one.
So now I'm trying to manually change the platform.xml file. When I navigate to system/etc I don't see any file named "platform.xml". Also tried a search through es file explorer and couldn't find any file. Any thoughts?
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Are you mounting it as r/w in the file explorer? It doesn't seem like you're doing that. I know the module works.. You can't just install the module and it's magically writable.. you still have to make it r/w in a file explorer before you make any changes. I don't use es. I use root explorer and there is a r/w button on top.

graffixnyc said:
Are you mounting it as r/w in the file explorer? It doesn't seem like you're doing that. I know the module works.. You can't just install the module and it's magically writable.. you still have to make it r/w in a file explorer before you make any changes. I don't use es. I use root explorer and there is a r/w button on top.
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Wow. Excuse my ignorance. I wasn't doing that. I downloaded root explorer and used the button to mount as you mentioned and viola I was able to save the edits! I'm now able to create folders on the ext SD. Still get an error when trying to backup from twrp but I guess that's an issue for another day.
I really appreciate all the help!

iNiREALiZED said:
Wow. Excuse my ignorance. I wasn't doing that. I downloaded root explorer and used the button to mount as you mentioned and viola I was able to save the edits! I'm now able to create folders on the ext SD. Still get an error when trying to backup from twrp but I guess that's an issue for another day.
I really appreciate all the help!
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As of now recovery doesn't support exfat formatted cards, If your sd card is formatted as exfat it will fail in recovery. You need to either format your external sd card to fat32 or just wait until the recovery is updated to support exfat. It will once they get kernel source code

graffixnyc said:
As of now recovery doesn't support exfat formatted cards, If your sd card is formatted as exfat it will fail in recovery. You need to either format your external sd card to fat32 or just wait until the recovery is updated to support exfat. It will once they get kernel source code
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How far out do you think that is? I was figuring I could just get a cheaper card for my backups. Only thing is if I remember correctly Fat32 only supports up to 4GB files correct? I remember my backups being a tad over that so getting another card might not even make a difference.