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HTC Magic Ringtones & Alarms

I rooted my HTC Magic today and I loaded the RAv1.1.0 custom rom. Its a great rom, but the ringtones are a bit boring and i really liked the htc ones. So i extracted the files from a Hero ROM and pushed it to my phone.
If anyone wants these media files, i have packaged them toagther and made a small python script to install it automatically for you, you just need to run just run push.py file.
Let me know how it goes, it works great for me
Cheers
spatali
PS: Reboot the system after running the script. Otherwise they wont show up until next reboot
Tutorial & .bat (for windows) by TikiiTorch
For people who don't have python install in Windows
1) extract the above .zip file into your "android-sdk-windows-1.5_r3\tools\" directory (wherever that might be)
2) get on your command line and cd to the "htc_media" directory you just created.
3) enter the following commands:
Code:
adb remount
adb push alarms /system/media/audio/alarms/
adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/rigntones/
adb reboot
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or use push.bat in the zip
DOWNLOAD
Ringtones & Alarms
thanks TikiiTorch

didn't download. requires login to download.

Rroet said:
didn't download. requires login to download.
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No it doesnt.. just click the request ticket link above the file... then do the same when it changes to download.

Thanks
Flashed the Drizzy TF3D rom and was seriously missing the stock notifications.
Thanks for tracking this down and sharing!

Any idea why now under ringtones it list every ring tone twice, yet there is only one copy of each file in the directory?
thanks
Okay never mind, I deleted them, rebooted, copied them back, rebooted and now only one is showing up. That was very strange.

So how does one go about installing these ringtones to the phone? A myTouch 3G specifically using Cyanogen's 4.0.1 ROM. I guess I'm a little confused as fas as running the python script itself....any help would be absolutely appreciated! Thanks everyone!

juanavila said:
So how does one go about installing these ringtones to the phone? A myTouch 3G specifically using Cyanogen's 4.0.1 ROM. I guess I'm a little confused as fas as running the python script itself....any help would be absolutely appreciated! Thanks everyone!
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Im guessing you are on windows without python installed, so you will want to:
1) extract the above .zip file into your "android-sdk-windows-1.5_r3\tools\" directory (wherever that might be)
2) get on your command line and cd to the "htc_media" directory you just created.
3) enter the following commands:
Code:
adb remount
adb push alarms /system/media/audio/alarms/
adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/rigntones/
adb reboot
OR Download this zip (same as spatali's above but with my .bat file included) and double click the push.bat file thats in there.
Let me know...

@TikiiTorch this is great, i'll include your tut and .bat file in the first post
ps: I dint know push command works for entire folder ^^

i'm not an expert, but isn't the reboot commando:
Code:
adb shell reboot

unirox said:
i'm not an expert, but isn't the reboot commando:
Code:
adb shell reboot
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Whoops, you're right. Re-upping now with the correct code.. Thanks unirox!
... upped .. OPs link above includes correct commands lol
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@Spatali thank you, you did all the hard work!

Ringtones on sdcard
There is an easier way
Just create on your sdcard a "media\audio" folder and copy into it notifications, ringtones and alarms folder.
Disconnet your phone from the pc and new medias will be detected automatically

castorjunior said:
There is an easier way
Just create on your sdcard a "media\audio" folder and copy into it notifications, ringtones and alarms folder.
Disconnet your phone from the pc and new medias will be detected automatically
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But with this method, don't those files remain on the SDCard rather then becoming part of the system?

TikiiTorch said:
1) extract the above .zip file into your "android-sdk-windows-1.5_r3\tools\" directory (wherever that might be)
2) get on your command line and cd to the "htc_media" directory you just created.
3) enter the following commands:
Code:
adb remount
adb push alarms /system/media/audio/alarms/
adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/rigntones/
adb reboot
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I think you mean "adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/ringtones/"
(ringtones)

Cyalintz said:
I think you mean "adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/ringtones/"
(ringtones)
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I fail... horribly...
yes, thanks, must have been a bad finger day

TikiiTorch said:
But with this method, don't those files remain on the SDCard rather then becoming part of the system?
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You're right, the files remains on the sdcard but it doesn't really matters as they are detected and used automatically, the same way as if they are part of the system

how do i get on my "htc_media" directory i just created

castorjunior said:
You're right, the files remains on the sdcard but it doesn't really matters as they are detected and used automatically, the same way as if they are part of the system
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if using SUFBS with root and mounting system RW, does it not write to system when copying file from sdcard folder to system/media/notifications?

lpasq said:
if using SUFBS with root and mounting system RW, does it not write to system when copying file from sdcard folder to system/media/notifications?
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Yes, it would indeed move them there if you used the above method.

??
Guys which is the easiest method now ? I'll update the first post accordingly

spatali said:
Guys which is the easiest method now ? I'll update the first post accordingly
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The easiest way, obviously would be to just put these files onto your SD and let the device recognize them.
If you want to properly replace these ringtones onto a ROM that does not have them, then what you have posted is the correct way.

Unlock NAND on MAC anyone?

tryin to get mac to adb to device, but cannot get it to work.
anyone have success? would like to test these nice roms out.
thanks

nitty917 said:
tryin to get mac to adb to device, but cannot get it to work.
anyone have success? would like to test these nice roms out.
thanks
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I did it on my MBP. What problems are you having?

I did it on my macbook..

I also did it on my Mac. Like someone else said what specifically is the issue you're encountering?

there is a post in about using Terminal app from the market to do this and it works!

brianb7590 said:
I did it on my MBP. What problems are you having?
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thanks, I cant get it to communicate in terminal,
i have no idea. i dloaded the sdk, dragged the adb from tools folder,
onto the terminal, it opens up all the adb commands but after that i cant type
nothing.

nitty917 said:
thanks, I cant get it to communicate in terminal,
i have no idea. i dloaded the sdk, dragged the adb from tools folder,
onto the terminal, it opens up all the adb commands but after that i cant type
nothing.
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Don't drag it to the terminal.
I would navigate to the directory where you stored the SDK and go to the tools folder and run it that way or you search up how to set your PATH to include the tools folder.

nitty917 said:
tryin to get mac to adb to device, but cannot get it to work.
anyone have success? would like to test these nice roms out.
thanks
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Like the others who have already replied, I also did it on my mac and was a complete noob. It was only through much trial, error, YouTube, and 3 other sites that I figured it out. Needless to say I'm now fluent in adb and would be happy to answer any questions you have since I was in exactly the same shoes as you last weekend. Below are the biggest things you need to know when you start:
1. When you plug the phone into your computer make sure you select "Charge Only." If you select "Use Phone as Disk Drive" you won't be able to write to the phone, only read. I ran in circles for a long time getting "Read-Only File System" errors and it was all due to having the phone mounted as drive.
2. Make sure you have USB Debugging turned on. After that, you should be able to communicate with the phone fine.
3. ADB - The instructions are nearly identical regardless of operating system but on a mac you need to add "./" (without the quotes) before adb commands. For example, lets say I have a file on my desktop called "Test_File.img" that I want to push to the root of the sdcard. On my Mac I would type "./adb push /Users/Bryan/Desktop/Test_File.img /sdcard/" (without the quotes of course) & (Bryan is my Username)
4. To avoid any issues make sure none of the folders or file names you are working with have spaces in the name.
Hopefully all this helps and does no lead to more confusion than when you started. Again, if there are any specific errors you are seeing post them here and either I or someone else would be happy to answer them.
Bryan

okolowicz said:
Like the others who have already replied, I also did it on my mac and was a complete noob. It was only through much trial, error, YouTube, and 3 other sites that I figured it out. Needless to say I'm now fluent in adb and would be happy to answer any questions you have since I was in exactly the same shoes as you last weekend. Below are the biggest things you need to know when you start:
1. When you plug the phone into your computer make sure you select "Charge Only." If you select "Use Phone as Disk Drive" you won't be able to write to the phone, only read. I ran in circles for a long time getting "Read-Only File System" errors and it was all due to having the phone mounted as drive.
2. Make sure you have USB Debugging turned on. After that, you should be able to communicate with the phone fine.
3. ADB - The instructions are nearly identical regardless of operating system but on a mac you need to add "./" (without the quotes) before adb commands. For example, lets say I have a file on my desktop called "Test_File.img" that I want to push to the root of the sdcard. On my Mac I would type "./adb push /Users/Bryan/Desktop/Test_File.img /sdcard/" (without the quotes of course) & (Bryan is my Username)
4. To avoid any issues make sure none of the folders or file names you are working with have spaces in the name.
Hopefully all this helps and does no lead to more confusion than when you started. Again, if there are any specific errors you are seeing post them here and either I or someone else would be happy to answer them.
Bryan
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If you're going to be using adb on a regular basis, and want to avoid typing "./" before each command, you can add the android sdk tools path to your .bash_profile file in your home directory. Something along the lines of:
export PATH=${PATH}:/path_for_ur_sdk_folder_location/android-sdk-mac_86/tools

mocalve said:
If you're going to be using adb on a regular basis, and want to avoid typing "./" before each command, you can add the android sdk tools path to your .bash_profile file in your home directory. Something along the lines of:
export PATH=${PATH}:/path_for_ur_sdk_folder_location/android-sdk-mac_86/tools
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That wont be saved. It goes away after every reboot.

Fixter said:
That wont be saved. It goes away after every reboot.
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True, if you enter it from the command line. But if you add it to the .bash_profile file , it will stick... at least on my Mac Pro it does...

mocalve said:
True, if you enter it from the command line. But if you add it to the .bash_profile file , it will stick... at least on my Mac Pro it does...
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If I add those entering nano .bash_profile and enter that command and the pressing Ctrl X and Yes it will stick?

Fixter said:
If I add those entering nano .bash_profile and enter that command and the pressing Ctrl X and Yes it will stick?
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It should... although I use vi instead of nano. Regardless, after saving the .bash_profile, you'll have to fully exit the terminal application and restart for the path setting to take effect. After that, it'll be in effect every time you start terminal.

mocalve said:
It should... although I use vi instead of nano. Regardless, after saving the .bash_profile, you'll have to fully exit the terminal application and restart for the path setting to take effect. After that, it'll be in effect every time you start terminal.
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Nano is way cleaner. And yeah. It got applied.

Adb Problems? Read this.

--This thread is recommended to be viewed on a Pc/Linux (I included you guys too ), OR on your ANDROID-POWERED phone (with XDA or in browser now ).--
--This is for PC and LINUX problems.--
Hallo!
You may have adb errors such as: cannot connect to daemon. This is a common problem beginners commonly forget. Also MAKE SURE you have installed android sdk
If you get adb error like :
adb server is out of date * killing***
daemon still not running
error:cannot connect to daemon
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That means your device can't be found in adb.
Simply:
1) Make sure USB debugging is on
Found in Settings>Applications>Development
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2) Make sure you have YOUR PHONES DRIVERS INSTALLED.
They can be installed via HTC Sync.
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3) Still not working? Instead of using the USB option Charge Only/Disk Drive.
Use HTC Sync USB option.
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RUU Problem [May encounter in the future](Thanks miguelca)
--Not for RUU Setup exe.
Out of date daemon error
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Step 1) Browser to your android sdk folder
Its probably in: C:\android-sdk-windows OR C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk (In 64bit edition of windows) OR C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk
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Step 2) Enter the platform-tools folder
Its simple just press Platform-tools
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Step 3) Copy all of the files except: Source.propties, NOTICE.txt, lib, renderscript folder.
Hold Ctrl-A then press the files, then when done right click and press copy.
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Step 4) Browse to your RUU Folder, and paste the files there.
Enter the RUU folder, right click anywhere press paste (If asks to overwrite press yes.)
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Step 5) Should be done now!
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[Linux ADB Problems (Thanks Tectas)]
Hallo, now this part of the thread is about linux ADB Problems .
permission denied ?????????
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If you use Linux and get permission denied ????????? at execution of adb devices, switch to su and execute:
Code:
[B][I][U][COLOR="DarkOrange"][FONT="Lucida Sans Unicode"]adb kill-server
(be sure the path to the adb directory is inside the .Bashrc file or CD to the right directory)
adb start-server[/FONT][/COLOR][/U][/I][/B]
Afterwards you can exit to normal shell and use it like ever.
[End of thread. Please scroll up or down to read reply's, or to read on ]

One addidonal thing,
if you are an linux user and get permission denied ????????? at execution of adb devices, switch to su and execute:
Code:
adb kill-server
(be sure the path to the adb directory is inside the .bashrc file or cd to the right directory)
adb start-server
to start the adbd in su context, afterwards you can exit to normal shell and use it like ever.

It's not as trivial as you say. I had the out of date daemon error while trying to update my phone with the 2.3.5 European RUU by football. The solution was to uncompress the RUU and replace the ADB executable and dll's with updated ones from the Android SDK I had installed. It had nothing to do with USB connections or settings. Probably the RUU wasn't prepared for Windows 7 x64 SP1... I guess.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA App

Thanks!
Updated the thread.

XDA_h3n said:
Updated the thread.
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You're welcome!
Thank you for the nice thread, for updating it quickly and for crediting me too.
It's great when several experiences are compiled in a way that might help many other users.
That's what a community is all about.

My trick is Download Vroot on your Pc and it will install everything you need. (Might replace your current Root Manager if you don't cancel the process of it rooting.) Once you connect your phone to your pc with Vroot it's ask you to install a apk just click okay. Once you see the apk installed wait for it to get a green backrground with wire connected image. Then there you go. Sorry for my Bad English. Hope it Helps.

[Q] Problem sideloading kodi.tv

I am having issues. The first time I tried this I thought it was a success as I went through the steps and got the loading screen on the fire tv to come up. I waited for about 10 minutes and then the firetv reset but Kodi did not install.
Now I am trying to do it and when I hit enter after the string to sideload the .apk nothing happens. I get no response in the terminal and it just goes to the next line. I cannot figure this out for the life of me.
I am using terminal on a mac. This method http://sideloadfiretv.com/sideload-apps-amazon-fire-tv-mac/
please help.

Try the additional "-r" option during install ('-r' means reinstall the app, keeping its data).
For e.g.:
Code:
adb install -r kodi.apk

Calibaan said:
Try the additional "-r" option during install ('-r' means reinstall the app, keeping its data).
For e.g.:
Code:
adb install -r kodi.apk
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Thanks - I am brand new to mac so this is new to me. So basically my string would be
./adb install /Users/YourUserName/Desktop/-r filename.apk
?

seagood3 said:
Thanks - I am brand new to mac so this is new to me. So basically my string would be
./adb install /Users/YourUserName/Desktop/-r filename.apk
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No. The option "-r" must be used before the complete path to the APK file. Have a look:
Code:
./adb install -r /Users/YourUserName/Desktop/filename.apk

Calibaan said:
No. The option "-r" must be used before the complete path to the APK file. Have a look:
Code:
./adb install -r /Users/YourUserName/Desktop/filename.apk
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I just tried this and got the same issue where when I hit return, it just drops down to the next line. I don't understand this.

seagood3 said:
I just tried this and got the same issue where when I hit return, it just drops down to the next line. I don't understand this.
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Couldn't you use adbfire on your mac..... it's available from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786505 it might make things a little easier...

slackbladder said:
Couldn't you use adbfire on your mac..... it's available from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786505 it might make things a little easier...
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I haven't used that because I am running into all kinds of issues. First I got the "Can't create log file" error. I googled that and see that I need to drag the app onto the desktop or into the applications folder. The problem is when I try to move it I get another error message "The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have permission to access some of the items". I feel like such a newb with this Mac. I have no clue how to troubleshoot.
any help?

Any chance you have a Windows PC connected to your network that you can try? I did this (http://sideloadfiretv.com/sideload-apps-amazon-fire-tv-windows/) and had no issues.
If you can get ES File Explorer onto the FireTV, then you can go to Network/Cloud and add an account, connected it to a Dropbox account, then just download apks and open them from ES File Explorer, you won't need the PC or adb any more.

seagood3 said:
I just tried this and got the same issue where when I hit return, it just drops down to the next line. I don't understand this.
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Can you even connect to the aTV?
Try some ADB commands to see if ADB does really work:
Code:
adb devices
This should list all via ADB connected devices. If the list is empty you´re not connected.
When your device is connected try some basic shell commands:
Code:
adb shell
This opens a bash shell. Within this shell type
Code:
ls
and the directory content of the actual folder should be listed.
ADB shell can be left with:
Code:
exit
If this isn´t working, check your ADB version you have installed and try to install a newer/other one. I had such an issue once on Windows with an Android tablet which couldn´t be connected with the ADB version I had already installed on my PC so I took another ADB version and it worked. Of course this shouldn´t be but it seems that this can happen.
Another hint might be your problems regarding adbfire. Perhaps your user restrictions prevent ADB from proper working. I´m not firm on MAC´s but I think they support the "sudo" command (explanation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudo). So try your ADB commands again with an additional sudo before similiar like this:
Code:
sudo adb install kodi.apk

I can't figure this out - I am following this (http://sideloadfiretv.com/sideload-apps-amazon-fire-tv-mac/) perfectly and I got it to work the first time but it just didn't complete it for some reason and now every time when I hit enter on the last step nothing happens.
I can't use the adbfire app because of the other issue.
WTF? why isn't the method through terminal working?

seagood3 said:
I can't figure this out - I am following this (http://sideloadfiretv.com/sideload-apps-amazon-fire-tv-mac/) perfectly and I got it to work the first time but it just didn't complete it for some reason and now every time when I hit enter on the last step nothing happens.
I can't use the adbfire app because of the other issue.
WTF? why isn't the method through terminal working?
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I don't know...on mac you need to use ./ unless you configure it otherwise so to connect I'd type ./adb connect myipaddress
If you are connecting then you have adb working. I use adbfire but here's what I'd do...
I like keeping my adb folder with platform tools on my desktop. Put the apk you want to install in that folder
type "cd" <space> then drag the whole folder into the terminal--hit enter
now type ./adb connect youripaddress--hit enter
if it says connected type ./adb install<space>then drag the apk from inside your adb folder right into the terminal--hit enter
If you did it right nothing will happen instantly. It depends on how fast your connection is. Wait up to 5 minutes I'd say and you'll either get a success message of an error. If it's the latter, post it here.

Did you read my previous topic and tried what I´ve written?
Forget this Howto since it is just a general guideline and it can´t help you with your actual problem since it is more or less a first time installation guideline but you have already had a previous installation which makes the difference. It can also not deal with restrictions on your system side for e.g. if ADB wouldnt´be allowed to access USB.
If you´re sure that your system is not restricted anyway and ADB should work and if you still prefer to work only with this guideline do a factory reset within your FireTV. This should set the box in a state back again where this guideline should work how it is intended.
Or try SPMC from Amazon App Store which would be the easiest way:
http://www.amazon.com/Semperpax-SPMC/dp/B00MK49LL8

Question Seeing root files from computer?

My OnePlus 9 Pro is rooted. I tried seeing the protected system files such as those in /data from my computer in the following ways and none of the work. (I can see these files with Root Explorer on the phone).
1) command line using "adb shell", "ls -l", "cd data", and then "ls -l". The first two commands work, but I get "Permission denied" on the last command.
2) The Google application "Android File Transfer" running on my Mac
3) The Mac application "MacDroid"
4) The open source application "OpenMTP"
Alls of these lead to only seeing the files in the simulated SD card. How can I did deep into the Android file system from my computer, while the phone is connected?
Thanks in advance

@tk_xda
Put su -c before the ls command, or open a root shell by running su. You also need to have superuser access for adb enabled to use this command.

tk_xda said:
My OnePlus 9 Pro is rooted. I tried seeing the protected system files such as those in /data from my computer in the following ways and none of the work. (I can see these files with Root Explorer on the phone).
1) command line using "adb shell", "ls -l", "cd data", and then "ls -l". The first two commands work, but I get "Permission denied" on the last command.
2) The Google application "Android File Transfer" running on my Mac
3) The Mac application "MacDroid"
4) The open source application "OpenMTP"
Alls of these lead to only seeing the files in the simulated SD card. How can I did deep into the Android file system from my computer, while the phone is connected?
Thanks in advance
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Try adb shell then su and acknowledge it on phone.....

DavidxxxD said:
Put su -c before the ls command, or open a root shell by running su. You also need to have superuser access for adb enabled to use this command.
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TheGhost1951 said:
Try adb shell then su and acknowledge it on phone.....
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Thanks. Is there any way to get this level of access using the other utilities I named, or is the only way from the computer through adb commands?

@tk_xda
You can also use a terminal app to open a shell locally on the device. Be careful and don't run
Bash:
rm -rf /*
It will make a painful brick of it.
Have fun!

tk_xda said:
computer
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Do a TWRP backup and open it on the computer with 7zip
(editing system files while the system is ON can lead to crash ...)

loopypalm said:
(editing system files while the system is ON can lead to crash ...)
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Yes I can confirm.

tk_xda said:
Thanks. Is there any way to get this level of access using the other utilities I named, or is the only way from the computer through adb commands?
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No, you could use Termux on phone, similar to adb

loopypalm said:
Do a TWRP backup and open it on the computer with 7zip
(editing system files while the system is ON can lead to crash ...)
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I would want to access a small group of files on the computer. Copying an entire backup from the phone would be cumbersome. Typically, I might like to get nosy about the database tables an app uses to store its data and would want just the data for an app.
I would not be editing system files unless I have a specific informed purpose, but would like to be able to copy any of them to my computer that I choose to examine.
TheGhost1951 said:
No, you could use Termux on phone, similar to adb
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I have Root Explorer app on the phone and can rummage with that when I desire to rummage into something on the phone. My current workaround when I want a few system protected or app data files is to copy them with the Root Explorer into the simulated SD card, and then get the data from there with the computer. By this post, I was hoping to navigate more directly just by connecting the phone to the computer and copying what I want.

tk_xda said:
I would want to access a small group of files on the computer. Copying an entire backup from the phone would be cumbersome. Typically, I might like to get nosy about the database tables an app uses to store its data and would want just the data for an app.
I would not be editing system files unless I have a specific informed purpose, but would like to be able to copy any of them to my computer that I choose to examine.
I have Root Explorer app on the phone and can rummage with that when I desire to rummage into something on the phone. My current workaround when I want a few system protected or app data files is to copy them with the Root Explorer into the simulated SD card, and then get the data from there with the computer. By this post, I was hoping to navigate more directly just by connecting the phone to the computer and copying what I want.
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Some things are easy and some are not. It can't be about shortcuts all the time. Sometimes the reward takes some effort!

tk_xda said:
... database tables an app uses to store its data and would want just the data for an app.
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Even if you found a way to mount "data" it will be encrypted (unless you running an old rom or flashed DFE before ...)
see also this