Hello There. I rooted with magisk today. Evrrything worked fine until I tried to change something in /system folder.
I have read in the internet that u wont have access to system folder if you are on root with magisk. It says u need to modify the .mirror folder. In this ./system/media I try to change the bootanimation. zip, but I cant change or delete the stock one. I think I do not have root acess in this folder. But I can use apps like Greenify without problems. Have I done something wrong? I gave different file exporer full root access I am using:
Mi10t Lite
MIUI 12.0.8 (GLOBAL)
Android 10
Gauguin
Magisk Version is the newest: 21.4
Magisk Manager: 8.0.7
I think i found the answer...:
System partition locked to read only in Android 10
Help, I don't know what I did but after installing a custom ROM, I noticed that my system partition cannot be mounted as read/write. I tried "mount -o rw,remount /system" command on a terminal
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Create a Magisk module to modify files in /system partition.
_mysiak_ said:
Create a Magisk module to modify files in /system partition.
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How do I do that?
Francescohub said:
How do I do that?
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Either create your own module from scratch following the Magisk guide, or adapt one of the existing ones.
You're trying the mount -o rw,remount as root (means: you did a "su" before the "mount")?
Maybe a "blockdev --setrw /dev/block/dm-X" helps (see which dm- is mounted as system for the X).
Greetz
Kurt
hello
also i tried to modify mixer_paths_cdp.xml in / vendor / etc, but i am not able to get myself a magisk module
You can use for example this very simple Magisk module as a template.
Create desired folder structure in the zip file, add your xml files for modification, remove the AOD overlay apk/folder and try to flash it.
Keep TWRP at hand if you mess up something so you can delete the module from recovery if necessary.
I stumbled upon this solution for RW system partition in Android 10+. Someone brave enough might give it a try. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/script-mount-system-as-read-write-android-10.4240703/
_mysiak_ said:
I stumbled upon this solution for RW system partition in Android 10+. Someone brave enough might give it a try. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/script-mount-system-as-read-write-android-10.4240703/
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i can't download it
carabot said:
i can't download it
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Works for me.. Anyway, you should provide your feedback/complaints to the author.
download ok
I hope not to do any damage
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Hey guys, I recently updated my Moto Z Play, retin version to Oreo...Rooted it via magisk and installed xposed.. So far everything seems good and the battery has also improved a lot.. The only thing that bugs me right now is that i am unable to modify /system files... I was trying to change my bootanimation.zip file...Used RootExplorer, FX Explorer, Root Browser but to no avail..All of them were denied RW permission... Tried booting into TWRP and mounting system as RW, moved the bootanimation.zip to system/media and as soon as i rebooted my device, the change was reverted... It seems any change we make to /system is reverted back due to verification at boot... Is there a way to enable RW access so that i can modify /system files... Thanks
mhp1995 said:
Hey guys, I recently updated my Moto Z Play, retin version to Oreo...Rooted it via magisk and installed xposed.. So far everything seems good and the battery has also improved a lot.. The only thing that bugs me right now is that i am unable to modify /system files... I was trying to change my bootanimation.zip file...Used RootExplorer, FX Explorer, Root Browser but to no avail..All of them were denied RW permission... Tried booting into TWRP and mounting system as RW, moved the bootanimation.zip to system/media and as soon as i rebooted my device, the change was reverted... It seems any change we make to /system is reverted back due to verification at boot... Is there a way to enable RW access so that i can modify /system files... Thanks
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Try looking for a system_root folder that Magisk creates and see if you can change it there.
Milly7 said:
Try looking for a system_root folder that Magisk creates and see if you can change it there.
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Nope, there is no such folder in my phone... Is it just me without RW /system access or is it with every oreo devices? How do you guys access and modify /system files on oreo?
Idea of Magisk is not to modify system. Please read documentation and questions other peoples asked.
tag68 said:
Idea of Magisk is not to modify system. Please read documentation and questions other peoples asked.
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I know but on 7.1(nougat) with magisk and xposed installed, I was able to modify system files.. I used to do all kind of build prop edits & other stuff but on oreo I am facing issues with installation of busybox as well as modifying system files...
My problem is the opposite: it is way too easy to mount system rw. One click ona button in TC, and I won't be able to do OTA without flashing system again.
So, I don't want to find out if system is mounting rw on my mobile. These modifications you want to do are better to do in Magisk way. If you do a system update, you keep your Magisk settings, so modifications will stay. OTA will only require uninstall of Magisk. Why do you want to do them the hard, incompatible way?
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My problem is the opposite: it is way too easy to mount system rw. One click ona button in TC, and I won't be able to do OTA without flashing system again.
So, I don't want to find out if system is mounting rw on my mobile. These modifications you want to do are better to do in Magisk way. If you do a system update, you keep your Magisk settings, so modifications will stay. OTA will only require uninstall of Magisk. Why do you want to do them the hard, incompatible way?
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On some device you can do this function in recovery.....
TWRP can do these changes when you disable the "mount system as RO" in mount settings. But you'll have to flash a zip that removes dm-verity too, otherwise it won't boot up. Magisk will most likely fail to change the bootanimation on many devices because it can't replace it soon enough.
Hey guys, I can't seem to edit any files in /system/vendor/etc in the latest MIUI 10 Rom. I have busybox installed from Magisk and have granted system RW access. Keep in mind, I can delete other files in /system, just not the ones in that particular folder. I can't even edit the files with Magisk! Weirdest part is, TWRP let's me delete the files, but as soon as I boot up the OS they're still there!! What tf is up?!?!?!??
ssojyeti2 said:
Hey guys, I can't seem to edit any files in /system/vendor/etc in the latest MIUI 10 Rom. I have busybox installed from Magisk and have granted system RW access. Keep in mind, I can delete other files in /system, just not the ones in that particular folder. I can't even edit the files with Magisk! Weirdest part is, TWRP let's me delete the files, but as soon as I boot up the OS they're still there!! What tf is up?!?!?!??
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Vendor partition access is blocked by system I guess.
hello, I need to mount to the system as R/W in order to delete a file in my root directory, but I can't find the right location I order to mount it with my terminal. I'm rooted with Magisk and Busybox
thx
shaitan240 said:
hello, I need to mount to the system as R/W in order to delete a file in my root directory, but I can't find the right location I order to mount it with my terminal. I'm rooted with Magisk and Busybox
thx
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I got full control I use totale comandet give it root in settings of the app then u can delete any thing u want
roadkill42 said:
I got full control I use totale comandet give it root in settings of the app then u can delete any thing u want
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I found "total commander" in the play store, if it's that one, thank you it really worked
shaitan240 said:
I found "total commander" in the play store, if it's that one, thank you it really worked
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Yep that's it kinda dos looking I think easier then any others u can even drag and drop wifi file transfer to
shaitan240 said:
hello, I need to mount to the system as R/W in order to delete a file in my root directory, but I can't find the right location I order to mount it with my terminal. I'm rooted with Magisk and Busybox
thx
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For future issues:
Magisk mirrors all relevant partitions under /sbin.
The path to the block device /system is (only for system_as_root devices!!)
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/sbin/.magisk/block/system_root
and it's mounted under
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/sbin/.magisk/mirror/system_root
If you want to mount /system as r/w, you need this command
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mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /sbin/.magisk/block/system_root /sbin/.magisk/mirror/system_root
WoKoschekk said:
For future issues:
Magisk mirrors all relevant partitions under /sbin.
The path to the block device /system is (only for system_as_root devices!!)
and it's mounted under
If you want to mount /system as r/w, you need this command
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Thank you this is exactly what I was looking for, but the other method worked for me too
But it is appreciated
Hello I have been trying to look for the lockscreen.ogg file location. It has seemed to changed in Android 12 if I'm not mistaken. It was located in System/Media/UI but it seems that is no longer even there with Android 12. Does anyone have any idea where this is? Thank you!
Try system/product/media
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Try system/product/media
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That is exactly the spot I was looking for. For some reason I cant get root explorer to mount R/W to overwrite the old file. Root Explorer does have SU access as well. Any ideas?
stalls said:
That is exactly the spot I was looking for. For some reason I cant get root explorer to mount R/W to overwrite the old file. Root Explorer does have SU access as well. Any ideas?
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There are one or more Magisk Modules that will make it appear for all intents and purposes that you've overwritten or changed a file. It will do what you need. Because root is systemless, you can't (and shouldn't want to) actually change or delete any system files for real. I don't know the name(s) of the Magisk Modules that will do that, as I haven't had a need, but many users in this section have suggested others use such modules to do something similar to what you want to do.
running "settings list global" on adb shell gave me this location "lock_sound=/product/media/audio/ui/Lock.ogg" I was gonna check on root explorer but forgot im not rooted right now but hopefully that is it.
I just am trying to change the sound when locking the phone.
stalls said:
I just am trying to change the sound when locking the phone.
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Can you rename the stock file to lock.oggbak and then paste the new sound in obviously with the name lock.ogg?
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Can you rename the stock file to lock.oggbak and then paste the new sound in obviously with the name lock.ogg?
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You can not because root explorer is not able to switch to r/w. But I tried anyways and failed
stalls said:
You can not because root explorer is not able to switch to r/w. But I tried anyways and failed
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you have to create a magisk module yourself and replace the file, with the one you want.
google around for a template of a simple magisk module, recreate the directory inside the magisk module where the file you want to replace sits on the phone (system/product/media/audio/ui), drop the new sound file there, zip the magisk module template and flash via magisk manager and do a reboot.
dynamic partitions don´t allow for r/w mounting. replacing the file systemlessly via magisk during bootup is the only way.
Hello! I just rooted my Rog 6 with Magisk to be able to edit my build.prop file. Unfortunately it seems to be read only. If I could get the filesystem mounted in TWRP it should be no problem. But since there is no TWRP yet i'm stuck. I did a lot of research but cannot come up with the solution. Anybody here can help?
Thanks in front!
Well you must be in os12 same issue with me but in different device
senna33 said:
Hello! I just rooted my Rog 6 to be able to edit my build.prop file. Unfortunately it seems to be read only. If I could get the filesystem mounted in TWRP it should be no problem. But since there is no TWRP yet i'm stuck. I did a lot of research but cannot come up with the solution. Anybody here can help?
Thanks in front!
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did you use a file explorer that supports root and try to change the permission on the file?
I'm on Android 12 and used Root Explorer. The permissions cannot be changed because it's not mounted as writable. The buildprop editor app also cannot save. Thanks for your replies!
senna33 said:
I'm on Android 12 and used Root Explorer. The permissions cannot be changed because it's not mounted as writable. The buildprop editor app also cannot save. Thanks for your replies!
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i don't understand how a device is rooted if you can't modifie system files
nadejo said:
i don't understand how a device is rooted if you can't modifie system files
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That's kinda how I feel about it. Root Checker Pro says I have root, I can run Su in a terminal and I get a popup asking for superuser rights when I use a function that requires root. I attached some screenshots from Root Checker Pro
The problem is that the partitions (system vendor and co) are only integrated as R/O and cannot be easily integrated as R/W
I thought the whole point of root was to be able to do such things . If i would edit the build.prop file in system.img then flash that in recovery mode, would that work?
no the partitions ( system vendor ) have a write protection (I would not be surprised if the asus rog with android 12 uses the file formart efros ) this had to be converted to ext4 so that you can mount the partitions with rw)
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I thought the whole point of root was to be able to do such things . If i would edit the build.prop file in system.img then flash that in recovery mode, would that work?
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ChrisFeiveel84 said:
no the partitions ( system vendor ) have a write protection (I would not be surprised if the asus rog with android 12 uses the file formart efros ) this had to be converted to ext4 so that you can mount the partitions with rw)
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I converted still same
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I converted still same
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then it didn't work.
because if the partitions are converted correctly and the write protection is removed then you should be able to change files in e.g
(I also tried it on my oneplus 9p without success, but even after the alleged conversion, the partitions were still EROFS)
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
then it didn't work.
because if the partitions are converted correctly and the write protection is removed then you should be able to change files in e.g
(I also tried it on my oneplus 9p without success, but even after the alleged conversion, the partitions were still EROFS)
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Yes i converted successfully
Not maked whole super
Just maked vendor system product
And did u believe with one command
Its even get press RW in root explorer
But still not in whole partitons so not able to modify anything
But Most important thing
I get fully rw in dev block mapper
Even i copy paste files there with change permissions
So i believe i doing mistake somewhere
Otherwise little bit achievement
Not yet but hope if i get some dev knowledge then can fix it fully
If the partitions are not converted from erofs to ext4, it remains with ro because erofs cannot be mounted as rw
Mr Hassan said:
Yes i converted successfully
Not maked whole super
Just maked vendor system product
And did u believe with one command
Its even get press RW in root explorer
But still not in whole partitons so not able to modify anything
But Most important thing
I get fully rw in dev block mapper
Even i copy paste files there with change permissions
So i believe i doing mistake somewhere
Otherwise little bit achievement
Not yet but hope if i get some dev knowledge then can fix it fully
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how did you try to convert the images to ext 4 without write protection?
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
how did you try to convert the images to ext 4 without write protection?
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There's thread available on xda but as i told useless
What u think as i said upper if device
Dev block mapper have full root
But not possible to edit system vend or anything
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
how did you try to convert the images to ext 4 without write protection?
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see this
OnePlus8:/ # mount | grep "dm-0"
/dev/block/dm-0 on / type ext4 (rw,seclabel,relatime)
OnePlus8:/ # mount | grep "dm-19"
/dev/block/dm-19 on / type ext4 (rw,seclabel,relatime)
OnePlus8:/ # mount | grep "dm-3"
and still i,m not able to edit these parts
can you change something in the images (which you changed, which you then flashed to your cell phone) if you copy them to your pc? if not, then the images still have write protection
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
can you change something in the images (which you changed, which you then flashed to your cell phone) if you copy them to your pc? if not, then the images still have write protection
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Men see upper logs its converted to ext4
just because it means that you have successfully converted to ext4 does not mean that the write protection is out.... that's why I asked if you can edit files in the ext4 images on the pc, because if that doesn't work, the images still have one write protection (even ext4 can have a write protection )
as examples on the 7t, the images are in ext4 but still have write protection so that you cannot change anything in the images. even if they are integrated as rw because the system.img or vendor.img that is in the super partition is write-protected
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just because it means that you have successfully converted to ext4 does not mean that the write protection is out.... that's why I asked if you can edit files in the ext4 images on the pc, because if that doesn't work, the images still have one write protection (even ext4 can have a write protection )
as examples on the 7t, the images are in ext4 but still have write protection so that you cannot change anything in the images. even if they are integrated as rw because the system.img or vendor.img that is in the super partition is write-protected
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But in os10 os11 is possible
But don't know how to fix this os12
Is there anyway to remove write protection?