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I can open /system/customize/widget.txt but can't save changes. Is there a way to save my changes without involving a computer? I'm running MikFroyo...
TIA
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if you have a text editer app you can copy it to sdcard edit it and then copy it back to the origonal folder.
some examples Ted; Openoffice; notepad (the app) and many other available on market
Just use a file explorer (I like root explorer) and you can mount /system as r/w. Just long press the file and edit in text viewer. Root explorer even saves the original with a .bak.
Bamba1260 said:
Just use a file explorer (I like root explorer) and you can mount /system as r/w. Just long press the file and edit in text viewer. Root explorer even saves the original with a .bak.
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+1. Root explorer is the way to go. It's worth the few bucks, IMO. I use it for SO MANY things, I'd go bonkers without it.
Thanks, so far I'm managing using ghost, but I may bite the bullet and get root explorer. For this edit job though I was able to use ghost to copy the file th the card, edit it, and copy back. It didn't change the buttons in the notification bar tho. Either Miks uses a different file or the lockscreen mod I flashed causes the buttons to be independent of that file. Not sure which... have to do some more reading I guess lol it never ends.
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rdmpe said:
Thanks, so far I'm managing using ghost, but I may bite the bullet and get root explorer. For this edit job though I was able to use ghost to copy the file th the card, edit it, and copy back. It didn't change the buttons in the notification bar tho. Either Miks uses a different file or the lockscreen mod I flashed causes the buttons to be independent of that file. Not sure which... have to do some more reading I guess lol it never ends.
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I've never used ghost before, but I used Miks for a while, and successfully changed the pulldown notifications by adding a widget.txt to system/customize. I'm not sure about with ghost, but I know that with Root Explorer, you need to be sure that the Permissions are set correctly, there are two boxes that you need to check. It didn't work for me on Mik's Rom until I changed those permissions. You may need to do the same using ghost, but I'm not sure how, as I've never used that.
Yep that's exactly what I had to do too. I didn't realize user read permission was unchecked. After fixing that I'm all set.
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rdmpe said:
Yep that's exactly what I had to do too. I didn't realize user read permission was unchecked. After fixing that I'm all set.
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Nice, glad you got it all ironed out.
What can be edited???
Hey I was just wondering if the colors can be edited here as well??? I originally edited mine with root explorer (if you copy and paste back all you have to do to get it to work is reboot btw) same if you just modify it but i suppose setting permissions is all that the reboot does for it anyhow...
Let me be a little more detailed maybe someone can push me towards a different post or what not. I am using B-Rom 1.3 on Samsung Intercept DL05 the power widget is white on the notification bar... I want it black with green icons and im trying to figure this out but as now i cant even figure out how to get rid of the widget. i was going to use widgetsoid I hear that does the job but with the widget already there widgetsoid was worthless... so i thought since i made changes to which widgets there are on the screen using the system/customize/widget.txt maybe i could change the colors from here... Hmmm??? Any ideas thoughts or advice would be helpful... Yes I know Im a noob but im not completely illiterate here... Just having a rough time searching for an answer so thanks in advance for any help on this idea...
Is there any program I can install on Windows so I can browse file system?
Something like this http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&h...6&tbnw=150&start=0&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0 for iphone.
Samsung makes software like that called Kies. It works on the sgs2...
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jordanishere said:
Samsung makes software like that called Kies. It works on the sgs2...
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does it work with Nexus?
smashcz said:
Is there any program I can install on Windows so I can browse file system?
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I use this and my desktop browser:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorerPRO&feature=search_result
This is no longer possible on ICS. I think Google made a BIG MISTAKE in ditching USB Mass Storage mode for the dumbed down modes we're forced to use.
Neo3D said:
This is no longer possible on ICS. I think Google made a BIG MISTAKE in ditching USB Mass Storage mode for the dumbed down modes we're forced to use.
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so there's no way to see system files on windows ?
okay, first off, do you mean the file system like the SD card where you put your data and where things are downloaded?
or do you mean the actual system folder with the Android OS and downloaded apps, because there is NO way to view that how your asking from a PC.
if you mean the SD card, you can view that just fine. plug the phone into your PC and it'll show up as Galaxy Nexus Internal Storage. the storage you see is equilivant to the SD card on older phones.
it uses MTP however instead of USB mass storage. there is a lot of stupid misconception about this.
MTP allows you to have your entire partition for whatever you want. you can have 16/32GB of apps, or 16/32Gb or your storage. Unlike previous android devices with had to have a set partition for apps and then another one for storage, which meant you could easily run out of space for apps. Like on my Nexus One which only had 198MB of space for apps. MTP also allows your phone to access all of the data while you have the phone connected to the PC.
The disadvantage to MTP is that it CAN be a little slower transferring, and some people have issues with it.
but all and all 90% of the *****ing about MTP is just that, *****ing. I've had no real issues at all with mine and i've transfered everything from music, to pictures to video.
only issues i've had is no thumbnails loading for anything in windows, and crashing when trying to transfer MKVs (which was fixed by erasing divx)
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or do you mean the actual system folder with the Android OS and downloaded apps, because there is NO way to view that how your asking from a PC.
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yes that's what i meant. I'm surprised there is no program like iphone has http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&h...6&tbnw=150&start=0&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0
You dont need a silly program to view your iPhone files...just go into folder settings and allow hidden folders to be viewed. Everything will pop right up.
Could the same be done with the Nexus?
as far as i know, there is no way to access anything other than the /sdcard folder.
if you want access to the system files then you need to buy a root explorer/browser from the market and do everything no your phone.
I do that already since I no longer have a dedicated computer and only use my Toshiba thrive. Thanks for that. Ill test the hidden folder thing on Wednesday when I get my GNex
If you want to modify files on your gn over wifi check out airdroid. Its awsome.
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Hi, you can use DroidExplorer.
AndroidCommander is your friend
yzzor said:
Hi, you can use DroidExplorer.
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Thank you so much. Exactly what I was looking for.
d-iivil said:
AndroidCommander is your friend
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This is even better, thanks
Systems - Storage says I have used 12 gigs... but I have not used even close to that much. Anyone know how to get storage count fixed?
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You could download some file management apk to see what folder is holding more space. I use file manager for that it have an option of "Storage Analysis" and I have found a lot of files that I was not using that got me almost 1G. That's the best thing I can think of.
Tiny reader to add android phone's storage
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57607574-251/meenova-adds-a-microsd-reader-to-android-devices/
Have you purchased one of these?
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Tiny reader to add android phone's storage
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This looks like a great idea, but I'm wondering how they hold up. (I always worry about losing the caps to my keychain thumbdrives. :silly:
It Works, But
I got one. A nice little piece of kit. But so far it isn't a seemless experience.
The default Apps don't seem to recognize it. Neither Gallery nor QuickPic will find any of the photos on it until I navigate to it using ES File Explorer. Gallery will only show the photo I open from File Explorer. QuickPic will allow me to browse the directory of a photo I select, but not move up the directory tree.
As for music files, Play Music will do so for the file selected from ES File, but won't allow me to search the memory card.
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I got one. A nice little piece of kit. But so far it isn't a seemless experience.
The default Apps don't seem to recognize it. Neither Gallery nor QuickPic will find any of the photos on it until I navigate to it using ES File Explorer. Gallery will only show the photo I open from File Explorer. QuickPic will allow me to browse the directory of a photo I select, but not move up the directory tree.
As for music files, Play Music will do so for the file selected from ES File, but won't allow me to search the memory card.
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Cedarsprings thanks for letting us know.. Kinda interested now!
Do u have root on ur Moto X? If so, can you pls give chainfire's stickmount from the play store a shot?
I think it may solve your problem by auto mounting the OTG device on boot.
If it works, I'm definitely getting one for my X too!
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Cedarsprings thanks for letting us know.. Kinda interested now!
Do u have root on ur Moto X? If so, can you pls give chainfire's stickmount from the play store a shot?
I think it may solve your problem by auto mounting the OTG device on boot.
If it works, I'm definitely getting one for my X too!
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Nice! As soon as I read Cedarsprings review I was kinda bummed cause I just ordered one of these today. But if stickmount works, this little drive will be my new favorite toy
When I had my nexus 7 and used some random OTG, it worked like a charm on it .. So here's hoping! The meenova looks so much more schmick than the clunky OTG I used to have!!
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Not Rooted Yet
While I got the Developer Edition, I haven't rooted it yet as I'm still deciding whether or not to put either my company e-mail (with their MaaS360 Mobile Device Management) or my client's e-mail (and its Citrix Recevier security - speaking of, what poor reviews!). Either Maas360 will detect Root, or it is just company "policy" to not allow rooted devices, and I'm still trying to find out which is is before I move on things.
I'd thought changing the USB Computer Connection setting in teh Storage settings from Media Device (MTP) to Camera (PTP) might help, but no joy. In fact, I was a bit surprised that there wasn't anything about the attached device there.
And while I'd also like to get Titanium Backup in place, there aren't any ROMs with real appealing capabilities that are pushing me to unlock and root. Now, when there's a Menu patch like Jason Robitaille's Advanced Launcer Options in WebOS, I'll be rooted & ROMing in a heartbeat.
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CedarSprings
dr3wster said:
Cedarsprings thanks for letting us know.. Kinda interested now!
Do u have root on ur Moto X? If so, can you pls give chainfire's stickmount from the play store a shot?
I think it may solve your problem by auto mounting the OTG device on boot.
If it works, I'm definitely getting one for my X too!
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While I got the Developer Edition, I haven't rooted it yet as I'm still deciding whether or not to put either my company e-mail (with their MaaS360 Mobile Device Management) or my client's e-mail (and its Citrix Recevier security - speaking of, what poor reviews!). Either Maas360 will detect Root, or it is just company "policy" to not allow rooted devices, and I'm still trying to find out which is is before I move on things.
I'd thought changing the USB Computer Connection setting in teh Storage settings from Media Device (MTP) to Camera (PTP) might help, but no joy. In fact, I was a bit surprised that there wasn't anything about the attached device there.
And while I'd also like to get Titanium Backup in place, there aren't any ROMs with real appealing capabilities that are pushing me to unlock and root. Now, when there's a Menu patch like Jason Robitaille's Advanced Launcer Options in WebOS, I'll be rooted & ROMing in a heartbeat.
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Totally understandable .. I think in theory it should work, but just wasn't sure about motox compatibility with the stickmount and otg setup... Apparently Motorola phones dont seem to work with Carbon/Helium backup so I was wondering if something in the system might interrupt the setup.
hells yeah... Another webOS fan!! So rare to find one these days.. I'm only on Android becuz things went south ... At least matias is design the UI for android now.. And with HP's alleged intention to sell webOS patents, we just might find that Android becomes more webOS-y in the future!
The patch system was awesome! I think Rod Whitby setup Nexus Internals a while back when HP started giving up on webOS... Not sure if they are working on any solutions similar to preware? Closed framework is very similar in concept tho... Have u installed it?
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Whoops my bad.. Forgot xposed framework needs root lol.. Sorry about that!
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Response from Meenov
I sent a note to the Meenov support site yesterday, giving them a heads-up about the Moto X issue and this thread, and got this quick response:
"Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately that's because Moto X removed certain support for external USB storage, while Moto's other models (Droid series) have better support for external USB storage."
So hopefully the smarter among us will figure out what the problem is and it in a future ROM.
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Just got mine in, works with ES like a champ, which is all I care about. Great little accessory.
_MetalHead_ said:
Just got mine in, works with ES like a champ, which is all I care about. Great little accessory.
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How do you write file into SD card on your phone? Need rooted or not?
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How do you write file into SD card on your phone? Need rooted or not?
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No root needed. I just use es file explorer. It comes up as a folder in /storage.
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Any news with Root Explorer working with the Meenov without any hassles?
lensgrabber said:
Any news with Root Explorer working with the Meenov without any hassles?
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Works fine for me.
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_MetalHead_ said:
Works fine for me.
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Okay great. I just ordered one.
_MetalHead_ said:
No root needed. I just use es file explorer. It comes up as a folder in /storage.
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Is it stock rom? what format of SD card do you use? FAT32, exFAT etc. And does it automatically mounted?
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Is it stock rom? what format of SD card do you use? FAT32, exFAT etc. And does it automatically mounted?
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Stock ROM, FAT32, and sort of. It doesn't need to mount like a typical SD card. Plug it in and it will automatically show up in /storage. Unplug it when done, no need or way to unmount.
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Stock ROM, FAT32, and sort of. It doesn't need to mount like a typical SD card. Plug it in and it will automatically show up in /storage. Unplug it when done, no need or way to unmount.
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Really cool.:good:
Just ordered one. Should be here in a few days. Thx OP
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Ok, so I've had mine for about a week now and it works great with my 32GB UHS-1 class card.
To get your media to read in other apps, such as music in Google Play Music, download the app by Chainfire called Stickmount. Mount the Meenov. Second, if you wanna go the free route, download the app called Rescan Media Root and run it. (obviously, you need to have root access) Give it about 10-20 seconds (your Meenov will start to blink) and your music should start appearing in Google Play Music. Just remember to Unmount when you want to remove the Meenov reader. And to remove all your music stored on the card that still appears in Google Play Music, run Rescan Media Root again.
Or, you can just drop $2.49 on the pro version of Stickmount and it will automatically trigger a rescan on mount and unmount.
What are people using for file browsers which support root? Always used ES but it seems it doesn't work well with the 5x and won't support root, so after some other options.
I've personally always fx file browser, its still working with the 5x
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I'm using amaze file manager
Solid explorer here
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What do you mean when you say ES file explorer doesn't work well with the 5X? I haven't had any issues with it.
The one and only: Root explorer
using AntTek Explorer
Was a long time user of es file explorer. Didnt like their recent tactics. Switched over to Solid Explorer.
+1 for solid explorer. Really like its material design and built in archive manager.
Total commander. Love dual directory views on tablets and swiping left and right to switch directory view on phones.
Been on solid explorer since es added the bloat
+1 for Solid Explorer.
I was using Root Explorer, but is behind for design and not so updated anymore.
No issues with ES here. Not a heavy root user though.
Cabinet
+1 for solid explorer from me too. Flawless otg support as well as support for many, many networking protocals for filesharing. These are essential to the way i use my phone and its the only one i have seen aside from what ES explorer used to be that has full support for everything i need.
Over the years, as new root file explorers get released, I usually give them a try. However, I ALWAYS end up back on the paid Root Explorer as I've consistently found little issues with all the others, that the paid Root Explorer just doesn't have.
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The one and only: Root explorer
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+1... what else would anyone use to explore root? ツ
ES works perfect.
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What are people using for file browsers which support root? Always used ES but it seems it doesn't work well with the 5x and won't support root, so after some other options.
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Amaze. Works well. Looks great. Open source. What's not to love? I used to be an ES File Explorer guy, but the bloat just got to be too much. I am quite happy with Amaze and glad I switched, all things considered.
+1 for Solid Explorer and it's on sale atm
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