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[Q] Help. I'm stuck in the middle of a root of my evo via linux terminal/ adb

So I'm not fluent in the linux terminal. I'm basically illiterate, deaf and dumb. So here I am trying to root using toasts tutorial, How To Root The HTC EVO ~ Part-1 \0/
the forum won't let me post links yet., and apparently the software here thinks some part of the code I'm posting is a link.
Anyway I'm at this step,
- At this point it will boot into a rooted rom.
- YOU ARE NOW ROOT!!!
- rename the PC36IMG.zip on your sdcard:
- plug your phone into a usb port on your desktop and do:
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I may be root but I had a problem and had to redo this step... my sdcard was not being recognized. After reflashing/ updating I was able to access it again.
Now this rename the zip file step... I'm thinking if I rename it the code I'm supposed to enter isn't going to work. What should I rename it to?
How should I enter this code? first off my sd card isn't called sdcard it's called an 8 digit number.
I tried this (can't post the code for some reason) without changing the name of the zip file. I'm thinking I don't have the locations right because I know the file is in there.
I need some direction to get to the next step.
Thanks

Mods please move this thread....
to wherever it will get the most or correct exposure. Sorry if I put it in the wrong place.

i have no idea what your doing...i rooted via the unREVOked method...i had to downgrade to 2.1, then actually root...can u send me a PM with what tutorial your following? and also the current info you have for your phone, like what its running (2.1 or 2.2) and stuff of that nature.... we shall see if i can help, not sure but its worth a shot

okay form what i read you have already flashed the .zip. Make sure you clear your data and cache as these will cause boot loops if not cleared. Also you can rename the .zip to anything you want, this just makes it so the bootloader does not try to install the .zip a second time.

oshizzle1991 said:
i have no idea what your doing...i rooted via the unREVOked method...i had to downgrade to 2.1, then actually root...can u send me a PM with what tutorial your following? and also the current info you have for your phone, like what its running (2.1 or 2.2) and stuff of that nature.... we shall see if i can help, not sure but its worth a shot
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I'm running 2.1. I never upgraded. The tutorial I'm following is in thread #690762 I'll try to pm the link but I don't think they'll let me. I thought unrevoked wasn't a full root. I want to unlock nand. I'm also using Ubuntu here, not windows.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690762

nfaust01 said:
okay form what i read you have already flashed the .zip. Also you can rename the .zip to anything you want, this just makes it so the bootloader does not try to install the .zip a second time.
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Nice looks like I'm allowed to put up links now... Thanks!
Yes I flashed the .zip my phone called it "updating" when it was going on.
Make sure you clear your data and cache as these will cause boot loops if not cleared.
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Do I do that from the boot menu?
Also you can rename the .zip to anything you want, this just makes it so the bootloader does not try to install the .zip a second time.
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I just removed the .zip part. What is the point of the next step, which I couldn't get to work, if I rename the file?
Code:
adb shell mv /sdcard/PC36IMG.zip /sdcard/root-PC36IMG.zip

Well I guess I'm going to start over and wait for the latest unrevoked to come back out. Thanks to everyone that tried to help. "NO ROOT FOR YOU!"

You have a lot to learn....
First of all, don't rename the sdcard, rename pc36img.zip. Just rename it to anything you want so boat loader doesn't recognize it and try to update itself. Next, you aren't utilizing root. You do have a rooted boot loader, but you are still using a protected recovery and rom. Install a custom recovery and flash a new rom so you can be cool.

dkdude36 said:
First of all, don't rename the sdcard, rename pc36img.zip
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Yes, I know I have a lot to learn. I didn't rename the sdcard, that wasn't possible. I figured part of the problem with getting this to work was the path. My sdcard wasn't called sdcard it was called some 8 digit number. I eventually worked around pushing the file to the sd card by installing the phone as a drive and dragging the file to the sdcard.
Just rename it to anything you want so boat loader doesn't recognize it and try to update itself.
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After I rebooted and updated/ flashed the file, I renamed the file on the sdcard by removing the .zip. I did this via disk drive on my laptop because I wasn't getting anywhere with the command line.
Again this part didn't make any sense to me, not that most of it does, but what was the point of the next command in the directions if I renamed the file?
Next, you aren't utilizing root. You do have a rooted boot loader, but you are still using a protected recovery and rom. Install a custom recovery and flash a new rom so you can be cool.
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Right "I have a lot to learn" I thought following the directions in toasts tutorial step by step would have gotten me to that point. I didn't realize I was just supposed to skip stuff when I run into problems. That kinda seems like what your telling me to do. I thought all of the commands were important.

I was hoping you had some follow up insight dkdude.

if you still on 2.1, try this method (just make sure the files aren't corrupted)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741294

How to change bootanimation runnig stock.

Hi, I am currently using stock JB with a couple of mods/extras i managed to link in via the kitchen. But frustratingly so I cannot change the boot image and are hoping with appreciation someone in here can direct me. So far I have tried everything I am capable of. That is from within the kitchen enabling the function which is suppose to allow you to change your boot animation. Although it gives you the tick and creates a different directory for your boot animation this still doesn't work. I have tried replacing hTC_boot_one.zip file but does not work. Whenever i do replace or alter that file the boot starts as normal with white htc and then goes to black with android with a back light rolling from side to side, like kit in night rider. I also have tried flashing Mattmans-Boot-Animation which uses aroma installer. Still didnt work and as far as I know it just added the file in system/customize/resource/. There appears to be a command file preventing any changes internally in stock. Really appreciate and hope someone can help. Thanks in advance......happy new years.....:good:

Did you root the rom ?
You need root acces to write in the system directory's ......

You need SU

Mr Hofs said:
Did you root the rom ?
You need root acces to write in the system directory's ......
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Yeah rooted with su access to system files.....cheers!
basically is just stock jb base.....

veroby said:
Hi, I am currently using stock JB with a couple of mods/extras i managed to link in via the kitchen. But frustratingly so I cannot change the boot image and are hoping with appreciation someone in here can direct me. So far I have tried everything I am capable of. That is from within the kitchen enabling the function which is suppose to allow you to change your boot animation. Although it gives you the tick and creates a different directory for your boot animation this still doesn't work. I have tried replacing hTC_boot_one.zip file but does not work. Whenever i do replace or alter that file the boot starts as normal with white htc and then goes to black with android with a back light rolling from side to side, like kit in night rider. I also have tried flashing Mattmans-Boot-Animation which uses aroma installer. Still didnt work and as far as I know it just added the file in system/customize/resource/. There appears to be a command file preventing any changes internally in stock. Really appreciate and hope someone can help. Thanks in advance......happy new years.....:good:
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Dude. I think you need root your rom to get custom boot (-:
There're a lot ready-to-go tools for booting animation
Good luck !

allv.newbie said:
Dude. I think you need root your rom to get custom boot (-:
There're a lot ready-to-go tools for booting animation
Good luck !
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its rooooooooooteeeeeeeed thx..

veroby said:
its rooooooooooteeeeeeeed thx..
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lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simproductions.bachanger&hl=it I think it can works

fez vrasta said:
lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simproductions.bachanger&hl=it I think it can works
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hey thx, but it did not work. I cant even find where it has placed the file. If it managed to. Man im p-i-s-s-e-d. not your fault its just on my tits. cheers....

allv.newbie said:
Dude. I think you need root your rom to get custom boot (-:
There're a lot ready-to-go tools for booting animation
Good luck !
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Its rooooooooooooooooooteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed cheers....
Its my own custom rom but this little simple thing i cannot get around. I can only semis that within stock base there's a system file preventing any change...

Have you mounted system as rw? In root explorer you just press the button, not sure on other apps, and have you set the right permissions? rw-r--r-- to match everything else in system/customize/resource.
maXimus One X

evo1rs said:
Have you mounted system as rw? In root explorer you just press the button, not sure on other apps, and have you set the right permissions? rw-r--r-- to match everything else in system/customize/resource.
maXimus One X
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Thanks for your help. Not sure what you mean by mount the system as rw. The permissions - yes always changed permissions when trying to replace the hTC_bootup_one.zip file. Cheers...

veroby said:
Thanks for your help. Not sure what you mean by mount the system as rw. The permissions - yes always changed permissions when trying to replace the hTC_bootup_one.zip file. Cheers...
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If system is mounted as ro (read only) you can't change anything in the folder, this is the default setting I think and it needs to be mounted as rw to allow changes.
You could try to rename something in the system directory and if it doesn't actually change then you need to change it, or check if the filesize of the boot animation you replace changes.
Like I said, rootexplorer app changes it with a tap of the button, not sure what else to use
maXimus One X

evo1rs said:
If system is mounted as ro (read only) you can't change anything in the folder, this is the default setting I think and it needs to be mounted as rw to allow changes.
You could try to rename something in the system directory and if it doesn't actually change then you need to change it, or check if the filesize of the boot animation you replace changes.
Like I said, rootexplorer app changes it with a tap of the button, not sure what else to use
maXimus One X
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Thanks again. No problem renaming any file within system so I guess it is mounted as rw. As to file size, i have tried different file sizes and identical file sizes to the hTC_boot_one.zip file. I have even tried using the same Zip file and just replacing with different images. Making sure to end up with the same values. Nothing seems to work.

Strange, I had rooted stock Rom and it worked fine, maybe you have the wrong format of files or haven't zipped as store only, no compression. I assume it is a sense one x Rom?
Maybe try this one I made for the Rom I use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31136343#post31136343
maXimus One X

evo1rs said:
Strange, I had rooted stock Rom and it worked fine, maybe you have the wrong format of files or haven't zipped as store only, no compression. I assume it is a sense one x Rom?
Maybe try this one I made for the Rom I use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31136343#post31136343
maXimus One X
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Lol - hadnt planned on having maximus on my own custom rom but will give it a try tomorrow. Let you know...cheers again...:good:

Yeah, just to test formats and setup of course!
maXimus One X

[Q] Unable to modify the system files !!

Hi Everyone,
I have 2 HTC Evo 4g with 2 different problems:->
Problem on first phone:
I root the HTC Evo 4G using the method given by the link below:
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...-18-HBOOT-with-HTCDev-com-No-More-Watermark!-
Further i installed costum ROM and it worked good. I was wanting to edit the system folder and replace the camera apk but i see that the SYStem folder is not editable.
Is there any method to access and modify the system files.
Problem with second phone:
While rooting the phone using the link above in the step 10. which mentions:
10)Using the previously downloaded Froyo PC36IMG.zip from the OP, rename to "PC36IMG.zip", and place on root of SD Card. Reboot into Bootloader, and follow the prompts to update device (Notice in the below picture that the watermark shows as "LOCKED" again).
The file (PC36IMG.zip) worked perfect on the first phone but on the second it is not able to recognize the PC36IMG.zip. Kindly help me with this as the rooting process is incomplete.
Awaiting reply. Thanks in advance...

1st problem, you need to Mount your system as writable.
2nd problem, is the phone S-OFF?
Sent from the future

@ 1st problem How do we mount the phone system to be writable?? If there is any steps to be followed:
@2nd problem the phone is not S-OFF.. it says S-ON. Usually after the PC36IMG.zip is processed the Watermark ***Locked*** disappears along with the S-ON.

vikasraj said:
@ 1st problem How do we mount the phone system to be writable?? If there is any steps to be followed:
@2nd problem the phone is not S-OFF.. it says S-ON. Usually after the PC36IMG.zip is processed the Watermark ***Locked*** disappears along with the S-ON.
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Download a file explorer such as es file manager and go into root settings and mount system as writable. And the phone won't read certain PC36IMG's without S-OFF.
Sent from the future

death-by-soap said:
Download a file explorer such as es file manager and go into root settings and mount system as writable. And the phone won't read certain PC36IMG's without S-OFF.
Sent from the future
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You need to mount the system as writable like he said with a file explorer.
You do not need to be S-OFF to run a PC36IMG.zip file that is officially from HTC, as that root method does demonstrate, although it is much easier. Notice it did work on your first phone. That root method downgrades your operating system to an earlier version, because those are the only ones that you can S-OFF. The root method downgrades your misc partition to the original (Engineering) one, so that the phone will recognize all PC36IMG.zip files from HTC as being a later version than itself (so it thinks), and allow you to update (so it thinks) to a later version, but you're actually downgrading. The phone will not let you downgrade (while not rooted) unless it is S-OFF or tricked, which is the reason why it rejects the PC36IMG.zip file from HTC (It's trying to prevent you from downgrading). Obviously, something went wrong on the second phone during that rooting tutorial. Was the bootloader previously unlocked, and did the second phone have superuser permissions?
Also, depending on what you want to do with the phone (like writing to the system partition), you only need S-OFF if you plan on flashing radios, splash screens, or Hboots (which I especially don't recommend). Everything else, you could just unlock the bootloader and just follow the tutorial up until the point where you flash the superuser app (step 4). It gets kind of complicated trying to get it S-OFF as well. Some people have more difficulty that others.

Might be more helpful to post in that other thread if you have issues with that method . . . I'm just sayin' .

Also, your sdcard MUST be formatted to FAT32 for the bootloader to recognize any PC....zip files
Sent from my PG06100 using xda premium

@All i am going through the rooting process again... The phone was bootloader unlocked from htcdev.com... Will format the sdcard and update you all again..

vikasraj said:
Hi Everyone,
I have 2 HTC Evo 4g with 2 different problems:->
Problem on first phone:
I root the HTC Evo 4G using the method given by the link below:
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...-18-HBOOT-with-HTCDev-com-No-More-Watermark!-
Further i installed costum ROM and it worked good. I was wanting to edit the system folder and replace the camera apk but i see that the SYStem folder is not editable.
Is there any method to access and modify the system files.
Problem with second phone:
While rooting the phone using the link above in the step 10. which mentions:
10)Using the previously downloaded Froyo PC36IMG.zip from the OP, rename to "PC36IMG.zip", and place on root of SD Card. Reboot into Bootloader, and follow the prompts to update device (Notice in the below picture that the watermark shows as "LOCKED" again).
The file (PC36IMG.zip) worked perfect on the first phone but on the second it is not able to recognize the PC36IMG.zip. Kindly help me with this as the rooting process is incomplete.
Awaiting reply. Thanks in advance...
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You should donate one of your evos to the dev asking for an evo donor to work on 4G... His thread is forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109646 there
Sent from my PC36100 using xda app-developers app

[SOLVED] I Rooted Device, But I Can't Edit System Files?

Hi friends;
I have HTC M8 Marshmallow with Sense 7.
I rooted my device with SuperSU 2.65.
But;
I can't edit build.prob file in system folder.
I can't put apk and lib files to system->priv-app folder.
In fact ;
I edited build.prob file in system folder. (I used Root Explorer)
I put apk and lib files to system->priv-app folder.
But, after I rebooted device edited build.prob file returned original and
deleted apk and lib file that I put to system->priv-app folder.
Before these applications I mounted system folder R/W
Why did this happen?
How can i solve this?

musti35 said:
Hi friends;
I have HTC M8 Marshmallow with Sense 7.
I rooted my device with SuperSU 2.65.
But;
I can't edit build.prob file in system folder.
I can't put apk and lib files to system->priv-app folder.
In fact ;
I edited build.prob file in system folder. (I used Root Explorer)
I put apk and lib files to system->priv-app folder.
But, after I rebooted device edited build.prob file returned original and
deleted apk and lib file that I put to system->priv-app folder.
Before these applications I mounted system folder R/W
Why did this happen?
How can i solve this?
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Flash disable WP mod. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3564071&d=1449168286

Thank you very much.
Now everything is OK

musti35 said:
Thank you very much.
Now everything is OK
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Add [SOLVED] to the title, so that other people can find this solution.

Imotep95 said:
Flash disable WP mod. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3564071&d=1449168286
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I got same problem...Can I get this zip for HTC Desire 630 phone plzzz....

skshakeel said:
I got same problem...Can I get this zip for HTC Desire 630 phone plzzz....
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Because super su is system less root, you won't be able to edit the system files. I don't even know how that mod worked
Sent from my htc_m8 using XDA Labs

justinchao740 said:
Because super su is system less root, you won't be able to edit the system files. I don't even know how that mod worked
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You can't edit system files while your device s-on,you need wp module or custom kernel with wp module to edit system
Some m8 roms have this module implemented ( if not all roms )
Sent from my HTC M8 using XDA Labs

skshakeel said:
I got same problem...Can I get this zip for HTC Desire 630 phone plzzz....
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Hi
Earlier i see a post by @ckpv5 about adb manager Qtadb i can't find the post right now ( on mobile and it's hard to find )
https://qtadb.wordpress.com/download/
You can use this tool to remove system files
Reboot to twrp and mount system then connect the device with pc ( usb ) and start the tool from your pc
Give it a try
Sent from my HTC M8 using XDA Labs

justinchao740 said:
Because super su is system less root, you won't be able to edit the system files. I don't even know how that mod worked
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You've got it wrong. Systemless root isn't the reason system is not writable. The same will occur with traditional root.
The system is write protected on this device (regardless of root method). You need the kernel mode to disable the write protection.

redpoint73 said:
You've got it wrong. Systemless root isn't the reason system is not writable. The same will occur with traditional root.
The system is write protected on this device (regardless of root method). You need the kernel mode to disable the write protection.
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well thats what happened to me. I rooted with super su, it won't let me edit any build.prop or system files. But after i rooted with system root, it worked

Hi need help
Same problem in my device my device is not in too development
So I try to find solution on Google and find this thread..
Can I flash this file in my device my device is HTC desire 630 and also running in mm version.
So can I try to flash this file...???

vaibhav1 said:
Same problem in my device my device is not in too development
So I try to find solution on Google and find this thread..
Can I flash this file in my device my device is HTC desire 630 and also running in mm version.
So can I try to flash this file...???
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No, it won't work. Kernels (and therefore kernel mods) are device specific. It won't work, and may harm your phone.
If the phone is rooted, you can try to mount system in a file explorer app, and apply the desired changes, to see if they stick (survive a reboot). Some folks have had success with that approach.
Be careful, and backup files accordingly. Or otherwise know how to return to stock, if anything goes wrong. Changes to system under root can result in unpredicted problems.
Further than that, I probably can't help; as I have no specific knowledge of your device.

redpoint73 said:
No, it won't work. Kernels (and therefore kernel mods) are device specific. It won't work, and may harm your phone.
If the phone is rooted, you can try to mount system in a file explorer app, and apply the desired changes, to see if they stick (survive a reboot). Some folks have had success with that approach.
Be careful, and backup files accordingly. Or otherwise know how to return to stock, if anything goes wrong. Changes to system under root can result in unpredicted problems.
Further than that, I probably can't help; as I have no specific knowledge of your device.
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I try script but not working..
Thanks for you help

Where/how to find hosts file in Android 8.0 Oreo?

Hi fellow developers,
I need to do modify my HTC 10's hosts file, but with the latest OTA update to Android 8.0, I find it impossible to make any functional changes to the hosts file. Does anyone have a clue?
I am rooted, and S-OFF with TWRP recovery.
In recovery, I have tried modifying all of these:
/system/etc/hosts
(which is only there normally when the phone is booted and running, I can't figure out where it's coming from)
/data/hosts
/data/data/hosts
None of these work.
Please help, if you know! I cannot find any information online, after hours of research and troubleshooting...
cheers,
Jordan
P.S. Despite S-Off and root, I find that many root procedures don't work when android is booted, disappointed, cannot understand why. Miss my One M8!

jorxster said:
Hi fellow developers,
I need to do modify my HTC 10's hosts file, but with the latest OTA update to Android 8.0, I find it impossible to make any functional changes to the hosts file. Does anyone have a clue?
I am rooted, and S-OFF with TWRP recovery.
In recovery, I have tried modifying all of these:
/system/etc/hosts
(which is only there normally when the phone is booted and running, I can't figure out where it's coming from)
/data/hosts
/data/data/hosts
None of these work.
Please help, if you know! I cannot find any information online, after hours of research and troubleshooting...
cheers,
Jordan
P.S. Despite S-Off and root, I find that many root procedures don't work when android is booted, disappointed, cannot understand why. Miss my One M8!
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Hello mate.
Have u tried edit hosts file using any text editor? try get Root Explorer, navigate to /system/etc/ and mount R/W. select hosts file & edit.

aM- said:
Hello mate.
Have u tried edit hosts file using any text editor? try get, navigate to /system/etc/ and mount R/W. select hosts file & edit.
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Thank you aM- for replying, someone hears my cry for help!
I tried to mount /system as read-write and instead got an "Error : The operation could not be completed".
This is frustrating, as again, I got S-OFF specifically for this purpose.
And SuperSU seems to function normally, asking me to grant permissions.
I had the same problem with a terminal editor, being unable to SU, permissions denied.
Are you on Android 8.0 Oreo as well?

jorxster said:
Thank you aM- for replying, someone hears my cry for help!
I tried to mount /system as read-write and instead got an "Error : The operation could not be completed".
This is frustrating, as again, I got S-OFF specifically for this purpose.
And SuperSU seems to function normally, asking me to grant permissions.
I had the same problem with a terminal editor, being unable to SU, permissions denied.
Are you on Android 8.0 Oreo as well?
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Yes, I'm on Android 8.0. Have you check either your device rooted or not? if rooted, supposedly on terminal also should be no problem.

aM- said:
Yes, I'm on Android 8.0. Have you check either your device rooted or not? if rooted, supposedly on terminal also should be no problem.
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I should be rooted.. I am unlocked and S-OFF.
I flashed SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip from TWRP recovery.
I have the SuperSU app installed and it seems to run normally.
But I cannot "su" in a shell like you did, cannot mount /system partition as write, really, cannot do anything root.
Do you know what version of SuperSU you rooted yours with?
P.S. Android 8.0 as well, not 8.1 (which I presume hasn't rolled out to OTA yet)

jorxster said:
I should be rooted.. I am unlocked and S-OFF.
I flashed SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip from TWRP recovery.
I have the SuperSU app installed and it seems to run normally.
But I cannot "su" in a shell like you did, cannot mount /system partition as write, really, cannot do anything root.
Do you know what version of SuperSU you rooted yours with?
P.S. Android 8.0 as well, not 8.1 (which I presume hasn't rolled out to OTA yet)
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Currently I'm using SuperSU from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

Navigate to system/bin
"su" file in there?
Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Thanks so much aM- and fmedrano1977.
I've made progress. I reflashed my phone with the later SuperSU SR5 zip that you posted, wiped dalvik/cache, rebooted. Now I can "su", as well as mount /system/etc as read/write. Success!
There was a couple of catches, at least two or three other apps that don't seem to work with root anymore (like the previous file explorer I had, supposed to support root, but only "root explorer" worked after I bought it).
Now modifying my hosts file seems to have no effect, but I suppose that's another issue for another day. As it stands, I can now edit my hosts file thanks to your help.
Cheers!!

jorxster said:
Thanks so much aM- and fmedrano1977.
I've made progress. I reflashed my phone with the later SuperSU SR5 zip that you posted, wiped dalvik/cache, rebooted. Now I can "su", as well as mount /system/etc as read/write. Success!
There was a couple of catches, at least two or three other apps that don't seem to work with root anymore (like the previous file explorer I had, supposed to support root, but only "root explorer" worked after I bought it).
Now modifying my hosts file seems to have no effect, but I suppose that's another issue for another day. As it stands, I can now edit my hosts file thanks to your help.
Cheers!!
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Glad to hear that. Happy modify system mate.

jorxster said:
Thanks so much aM- and fmedrano1977.
I've made progress. I reflashed my phone with the later SuperSU SR5 zip that you posted, wiped dalvik/cache, rebooted. Now I can "su", as well as mount /system/etc as read/write. Success!
There was a couple of catches, at least two or three other apps that don't seem to work with root anymore (like the previous file explorer I had, supposed to support root, but only "root explorer" worked after I bought it).
Now modifying my hosts file seems to have no effect, but I suppose that's another issue for another day. As it stands, I can now edit my hosts file thanks to your help.
Cheers!!
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i was lead here from an answer for my question, i;m curious when getting the host file prepared ,the steps others helped you with,did your device data get deleted ?