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[Q] Help! I'm having trouble mounting my /system directory as r/w but my s-off

I've used unrevoked forever to get my s-off, but eveytime I try to delete/rename/copy a file to the /system directory I get an error. Anyway to fix this? I'm new XD

use the app root explorer , it allows you to enable write ability.

Root Explorer isnt free, and I can't buy it cuz...im 15
But I did try an app called "mount /system (rw/ro)". It tells me that the /system directory has been set to r/w, but when I use astro to browse to the folder, everything is still marked -ro

true true see ur PM. Does that app of your provide a file directory search or manager?

Astro doesn't have root capabilities. Use ES File Explorer (you have to enable root access in settings) or use Super Manager.

plainjane said:
Astro doesn't have root capabilities. Use ES File Explorer (you have to enable root access in settings) or use Super Manager.
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I second ES File Explorer. I use it for all my system reading/writing needs in root.

quantumma said:
I've used unrevoked forever to get my s-off, but eveytime I try to delete/rename/copy a file to the /system directory I get an error. Anyway to fix this? I'm new XD
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try running "Fix Permissions" in ClockworkMod then reboot
thats what did it for me when i had this issue

yup, use ES file explorer (I prefer root explorer, but as you noted, it's not free). You could also start learning to use adb to push/pull to system if you want. It comes in handy, knowing how to use adb. Definitely good to learn at some point.

[Q] How do I rename a system file (qosmgr)?

I have a file named system/bin/qosmgr that is burning up my battery. I have read that I can rename it ".../qosmgr.bak" and keep it from running. How do I go about renaming the file?

You must have root access. You will need a file manager with root access (like Root Explorer) or you can do it from the command line (in a terminal program or adb).

m20120 said:
You must have root access. You will need a file manager with root access (like Root Explorer) or you can do it from the command line (in a terminal program or adb).
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^ that. Also you can use ES File Explorer. But you have to mount system as "read and write".
On Root Explorer only press the button on the top. In ES file explorer "settings/other settings(at the end).
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[Q] Disabling OTA updates

Did my research and found to rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak or to install fotakill.apk in system/app folder. I am rooted using ES File explorer with root access and is not allowing of either of these...

sumthin2die4 said:
Did my research and found to rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak or to install fotakill.apk in system/app folder. I am rooted using ES File explorer with root access and is not allowing of either of these...
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For anyone that comes across this. ES File Explorer, Tools, Root Explorer, Mount R/W and select directory to give read/write access.
Although I renamed it, the update still shows after reboot..

sumthin2die4 said:
Did my research and found to rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak or to install fotakill.apk in system/app folder. I am rooted using ES File explorer with root access and is not allowing of either of these...
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I was able to rename same file on rooted Samsung device and saw that this effectively disabled OTA Update messages on device. However, I have a question: Are there any Phone Manufacturers that may force an OTA on device and if so, will this method still work to avoid the undesired OTA update? Thanks in advance.

sumthin2die4 said:
For anyone that comes across this. ES File Explorer, Tools, Root Explorer, Mount R/W and select directory to give read/write access.
Although I renamed it, the update still shows after reboot..
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Also rename sdm1.0 in /system/app and delete the ota file located in /cache/fota directory.

ES File eplorer root access

I'm running on a rooted Z1C.
I already changed the settings so I can write on my sdcard.
I'm using ES File explorer,
in settings click on root and
mount everything I can see as R/W (/, /system, /mnt/idd, lta-label)
but I still can't write anything to /system or /system/etc.
I always get permission denied when copying a file.
I was able to do it with root explorer so now I'm still wondering why ES File explorer 3.1.6 can't do it.
How to solve this for ES File explorer?
I like to use only one file manager for those tasks.

deboopi2 said:
I'm running on a rooted Z1C.
I already changed the settings so I can write on my sdcard.
I'm using ES File explorer,
in settings click on root and
mount everything I can see as R/W (/, /system, /mnt/idd, lta-label)
but I still can't write anything to /system or /system/etc.
I always get permission denied when copying a file.
I was able to do it with root explorer so now I'm still wondering why ES File explorer 3.1.6 can't do it.
How to solve this for ES File explorer?
I like to use only one file manager for those tasks.
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Have you installed this app? I use ES File Explorer 3.1.6 on KitKat and I can copy or rename files to external SD.

Make sure you granted root access in your superSU or superuser app to es file explorer. It is working for me.
Sent from my D5503 using xda app-developers app

einfachgaer said:
Make sure you granted root access in your superSU or superuser app to es file explorer. It is working for me.
Sent from my D5503 using xda app-developers app
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I already installed SDFIX.
SInce supersu 1.99r4 craches sometimes I decided to go back to SuperSU1.94.
But now I always get a message in ES File explorer when I try to set Root; your device does not support this.
When I try once again with Root explorer everything works fine.
So what's going on, do I need anolder version of ES File explorer, is there something wrong with version 3.1.6
If I open up suersu I can see ES File explorer in the list, do I need to specify a specific user for it?

deboopi2 said:
If I open up suersu I can see ES File explorer in the list, do I need to specify a specific user for it?
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I'm using 3.1.6 aswell. And no, you just need to grant it root access.

einfachgaer said:
I'm using 3.1.6 aswell. And no, you just need to grant it root access.
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I completely uninstalled Es File expliorer and SuperSu.
Reinstalled Supersu 1.94 and ES File explorer 3.1.6
Gave ES File explorer root access and now it works fine.
No idea what happaned but now it works fine.

[Q] Why can't I copy to 'notifications' folder?

I am running Paranoid Android 4.5 beta. I am trying to copy a sound file to /system/media/audio/notifications but it fails. I have root and I made sure it is mounted as R/W in root explorer but I can't do it. I can copy a file to my 'ringtones' folder. Any thoughts?

I just think its the way KK handles things...try different apps

I tried es file explorer and the terminal emulator and the error is it's a read only file system even though Root explorer says it is read write. Does anyone know how to change it?

bird333 said:
I tried es file explorer and the terminal emulator and the error is it's a read only file system even though Root explorer says it is read write. Does anyone know how to change it?
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I fixed this problem on my note 10.1 gnabo rom with an xposed module. Now I can use my sd how I want not how google thinks I should

Any other thoughts?

Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux