Hey guys,
Ran into this today as I was browsing through the Vibrant dump and thought I would share it
What's needed:
A T-Mobile Vibrant
SU access(root)
busybox
It is possible that this might work for other Galaxy S phones, but as of yet I am unaware of whether or not they all have a shutdown animation.
Basically, this is a quick HOW-TO on removing or changing the quick little animation that plays when you turn off your phone. I'm pretty sure most people find it annoying and would like to turn it off, while others may want to do something interesting with it so I'll break it up into 2 tutorials(though they are fairly similar).
NOTE: This only works for the shutdown sequence. The boot sequence is stored in proprietary files called .qmg and doesn't apply to this simple hack.
Quick Structure Overview: (Just jibber jabber...read if you want)
Alright, so basically the animation is simply a bunch of PNG's that represent frames in the movie/animation. They are found in the folder '/system/media/video/shutdown' and are named under a framed convention "shutdown_x.png" where 'x' represents the frame number in the animation. There are 14 frames in the initial batch, and from what I've tested(which isn't a ton) that's the max frames, but you are more than welcome to try; it won't hurt anything if you do.
Also, based off my tests, the system will do any subset range as long as it starts at 1(so like 1-5 or 1-12 instead of 1-14). It also may be important to note that I have not tried any other files besides .png. It may be a good experiment to try other files. Post your results here; I'm sure someone will find them useful.
FOR BOTH:
If you want to back up the animation(terminal or adb shell):
Code:
//Name the directory whatever you want...this is just an example
$ mkdir /sdcard/animationbackup
$ busybox cp /system/media/video/shutdown /sdcard/animationbackup
REMOVE:
Simply remove the shutdown folder that holds all the frames.
Open terminal(or adb shell):
Code:
$ su
$ mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
$ rm -R /system/media/video/shutdown
$ mount -o ro,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
You should now be able to shut off your phone and enjoy the nice shutdown progress spindle instead of the animation.
CHANGE:
Load up your list of PNG's that you want for your animation and throw them in a folder called "shutdown" (no quotes). Be sure they are named in this format:
Code:
shutdown_x.png
//where x is the frame of this image
Throw it onto your 15GB internal memory(Not the 2GB sdcard but the big one that the system references as /sdcard)
Then run this command(terminal or adb shell):
Code:
$ su
$ mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
$ rm -R /system/media/video/shutdown
$ busybox cp /sdcard/shutdown /system/media/video/
$ mount -o ro,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
Lastly, there is some programs that will take a video file and convert it into frames(decompile them, in other words). I found Blaze Media Pro, yesterday and worked fine for this if you are interested.
UPDATE:
Batistian has figured out how to remove the 14 frame limit that seemed to be a requirement for the shutdown sequence. It requires a config file inside the shutdown folder. Attached I have the i9000's shutdown folder with the config file inside it. Also attached is the config file that you can just throw into your shutdown folder if you want it to progress more frames.
Also, bubonik has posted the directory locations of the audio sounds. You should be able to change these if you want, if you hate the T-Mobile branded sounds.
bubonik said:
Startup sound: /system/etc/PowerOn.wav
Shutdown sound: /system/media/audio/ui/Shutdown_128.ogg
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Last attachment is the shutdown and power on sounds from the i9000. You can use these to replace those sounds using similar tactics that was mentioned in the tutorial.
UPDATE 2:
Replace your Bootup with the i9000 boot up
1) Download the attached Bootup.zip and unzip it. Contained is the bootsamsung.qmg.
2) Copy to your SD Card(the one that shows up as 15 gb)
3) Run this command in adb shell, terminal, or use Root Explorer:
Code:
$ su
$ mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
$ rm -R /system/media/bootsamsung.qmg
$ busybox cp /sdcard/bootsamsung.qmg /system/media/
$ mount -o ro,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
This should replace your boot up sequence
Thanks to Batistian, bubonik, jroid, and everyone else who worked on advancing the progress of this tutorial. I know a lot of you were digging through both the Vibrant dump and the i9000 dump, all for good reason
Lastly, I need to point out that I'm not responsible for any destructo-proceedings that may develop after following this tutorial. Know what you are getting into before doing anything that involves your system files.
nice stuff thanks for the post.
The startup/shutdown sounds are so annoying, this is a great start.
I was already looking into this yesterday, u beat me to it What I'm trying to do is get the galaxy S 19000 shutdown animation on the vibrant. I seen it in a vid someone posted about odin3, where I noticed by quick glance that the shutdown animation was similar to the galaxy S boot animation (with the cool blue chips rotating to form GalaxyS) I got a hold of a 19000 dump so i'll be looking into it
Tydiz said:
Code:
$ su
$ mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
$ rm -R /system/media/video/shutdown
$ mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Code:
$ su
$ mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
$ rm -R /system/media/video/shutdown
$ busybox cp /sdcard/shutdown /system/media/video/
$ mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
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Shouldn't that be:
mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
to mount rw
and
mount -o ro,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
to mount ro
??
Maybe I am missing something
thanks! worked like a charm, i can't wait to change my boot animation to android peeing on apple
What you guys don't like all that pink nonsense floating around?
Droid gets the cool eye and we get the love, hugs, kiss's, or whatever the heck it says.
t1n0m3n said:
Shouldn't that be:
mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
to mount rw
and
mount -o ro,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
to mount ro
??
Maybe I am missing something
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They both work and seem to do the same thing. This is the command I've always used to grant the rw permissions in the system partition and its always worked fine. If I were to guess(and it probably is wrong), the yaffs(yet another flash file system) points the the rfs as a generalized pointer(in case something decides not to use rfs???). Anyway, both work on the vibrant from what I've tested
Zyxwvu44 said:
thanks! worked like a charm, i can't wait to change my boot animation to android peeing on apple
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If you actually do this, let us know! I totally want that on my phone!
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gravis86 said:
If you actually do this, let us know! I totally want that on my phone!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
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i had it on my droid. when i get home i can post the image files, but i don't know how we would load it on to the vibrant. all i had to do was update.zip for the droid, we may have to wait for a recovery to be working
is there a similar process for startup?
basataom said:
is there a similar process for startup?
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boot process handles its animation a lil differently. There are 2 animations (tmo & galaxy S) that reside in /system/media/ that are called by 2 scripts in /system/bin precisely bootanimation and bootanimation2nd. shutdown is alot easier to replace and mod because it's handled by a dedicated shutdown app that processes the .png's as long as they're in order in sequence of shutdown_.png In order to mod bootanimation, we need a tool that can read .qmg files. I'm pretty sure inside the .qmg's files are png's also as aosp's bootanimation.zip for eclair contain .png's
Ok so a little on my progress:
I'm not able to delete the whole /shutdown dir and copy it over from the sdcard it gives me this error cp: 'omitting /sdcard/shutdown' so instead I did:
mkdir /system/media/video/shutdown
cp /sdcard/shutdown/* /system/media/video/shutdown
and it copies, however, it gets all mixed up and out of order. The result is the shutdown animation appearing but not running, it gets stuck obviously because the png's are out of order. Any idea as to how to transfer the contents into /shutdown without the system screwing up the order?? There's 60 png's for this animation btw
here is the droid peeing on apple boot animation for the droid. the desc file tells it the resolution, how many times to repeat, the lag in between switching sections. i dont remember the specifics of that file, but im sure its different for the vibrant anyway,
well, these pictures could be used at least
kizer said:
What you guys don't like all that pink nonsense floating around?
Droid gets the cool eye and we get the love, hugs, kiss's, or whatever the heck it says.
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Its cause Tmo loves us! They have to give us the hugs and kisses somehow
Zyxwvu44 said:
here is the droid peeing on apple boot animation for the droid. the desc file tells it the resolution, how many times to repeat, the lag in between switching sections. i dont remember the specifics of that file, but im sure its different for the vibrant anyway,
well, these pictures could be used at least
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I haven't tested it, but I formated your files so you should be able to transfer them and give it a go
jroid said:
Ok so a little on my progress:
I'm not able to delete the whole /shutdown dir and copy it over from the sdcard it gives me this error cp: 'omitting /sdcard/shutdown' so instead I did:
mkdir /system/media/video/shutdown
cp /sdcard/shutdown/* /system/media/video/shutdown
and it copies, however, it gets all mixed up and out of order. The result is the shutdown animation appearing but not running, it gets stuck obviously because the png's are out of order. Any idea as to how to transfer the contents into /shutdown without the system screwing up the order?? There's 60 png's for this animation btw
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Looking into this as well. I have the files copied over...I'll play around with it when I get a chance and update when I find something new about it
Tydiz said:
Looking into this as well. I have the files copied over...I'll play around with it when I get a chance and update when I find something new about it
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you have the galaxy S shutdown files? I can upload if you need them. I also have the files copied over, however, like I mentioned earlier the order is all screwed up. When I shutdown, it shows the galaxy S logo and about to start the animation but stops and the tmobile audio plays like usual then shuts down. The audio for the shutdown anim. is in /system/media/audio/ui
You can also delete the entire /video folder.
Startup sound: /system/etc/PowerOn.wav
Shutdown sound: /system/media/audio/ui/Shutdown_128.ogg
I remember there was a time that the remount command was shorter for some ROM's on the g1.
Is
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
the only option for remounting system as rw?
Thanks for this. I used root explorer to make my changes. Now to find a better shutdown audio file.
Related
ok now there is a few apps i dont like that come in the ROM like
Voice Dialer
Music(dont use it)
IM
Mail
Amazon MP3
Talk
now im tired that everything i flash i need to go trew terminal to delete these apps can i like write a script that i can run an do all of these for me? (is that what scripts can do?) can some one help me out
I know that you CAN, I just don't know exactly how... but I'm interested as well, so here's hoping someone with the knowledge lays it on you.
so a specific script can be created?? now to find who can help me go about it
brios86 said:
ok now there is a few apps i dont like that come in the ROM like
Voice Dialer
Music(dont use it)
IM
Mail
Amazon MP3
Talk
now im tired that everything i flash i need to go trew terminal to delete these apps can i like write a script that i can run an do all of these for me? (is that what scripts can do?) can some one help me out
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im about to leave right now, but when i get back i can write it up .. i usually delete VoiceDialer/VoiceSearch and Amazon everytime I flash a new ROM
IIRC, miketaylor00 posted up a script a while back to automatically remove a couple apps. I sent him a message with a link to this thread, but it looks like the board's Dominicano can help.
this would remove the apps:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/app
rm VoiceDialer.apk
rm Music.apk
rm com.amazon*.apk
rm IM.apk
rm Mail.apk
rm Talk.apk
Just remove the .txt extension from the attachment
What's the difference between "rm" and "rm -r"?
uansari1 said:
What's the difference between "rm" and "rm -r"?
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the -r switch will make it recursive, but since we're not doing it to directory, we don't need it ... i was gunna add some more to the script to remove the data/data/ directories for each of those apps up there, but i gotta look to see what they are first
thankx this is great i knew i wasent the only1 tired of doing that...
xidominicanoix said:
this would remove the apps:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/app
rm VoiceDialer.apk
rm Music.apk
rm com.amazon*.apk
rm IM.apk
rm Mail.apk
rm Talk.apk
Just remove the .txt extension from the attachment
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to remove the data of those apps:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /data/data/
rm -r com.android.voicedialer
rm -r com.android.music
rm -r com.amazon.mp3
rm -r com.android.im
rm -r com.htc.android.mail
rm -r com.google.android.talk
wow even more thankz never new that one of removing the data, im sure this can come in helpfull to others. looking at the script i didnt know it could be that easy(atleast thats what it seems like to me)
brios86 said:
wow even more thankz never new that one of removing the data, im sure this can come in helpfull to others. looking at the script i didnt know it could be that easy(atleast thats what it seems like to me)
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yup just gotta be careful with removing an app that could be dependent on another app
Is there anything stopping me from combining both into one shell script? I was going to make a script to do this myself because I am so sick of that damn teeter app! I will never play it and almost every ROM has it included.
Dyonas said:
Is there anything stopping me from combining both into one shell script? I was going to make a script to do this myself because I am so sick of that damn teeter app! I will never play it and almost every ROM has it included.
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go ahead and combine them .. it should still work as long as you dont interleave the 2
also, the 2nd script doesnt need that mount command since we are messing with /data/ instead of /system/
I hand-typed the commands in console and received this error:
"mount: mounting /dev/block/mtdblock3 on /system failed: Invalid Argument
Any ideas?
theartar said:
I hand-typed the commands in console and received this error:
"mount: mounting /dev/block/mtdblock3 on /system failed: Invalid Argument Any ideas?
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you dd a typo check again look between (mtdblock3 /system) you wrote (mtdblock3 on /system) <~~~ no good
this is:
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
ok now that i got my phon working again i was having a SPL problem all done now thank god lol yes thank god i love my phone. anyways one question were do i put this script at??
also foundout MMS is save to remove and use a replacement app and you will work fine for those who use chop or handcent app
xidominicanoix said:
this would remove the apps:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/app
rm VoiceDialer.apk
rm Music.apk
rm com.amazon*.apk
rm IM.apk
rm Mail.apk
rm Talk.apk
Just remove the .txt extension from the attachment
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a noob question... how do you run a script? and what do you mean by removing .txt extension...
thank you!!!
Save his file to your SD card, and rename it to RemoveApp.sh instead of RemoveApp.sh.txt. To run it, you can go into Terminal Emulator and type "sh /sdcard/RemoveApp.sh", substituting the correct file path where you have saved the script.
uansari1 said:
Save his file to your SD card, and rename it to RemoveApp.sh instead of RemoveApp.sh.txt. To run it, you can go into Terminal Emulator and type "sh /sdcard/RemoveApp.sh", substituting the correct file path where you have saved the script.
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or to save you time get GScript in the market
I want to remove all the ringtones/alarms/notification sounds from my phone and then add the nexus sounds. Because I have doubles and triples of some ringtones. And I can't seem to get it to work. =/ Any insight?
Bustacoal said:
I want to remove all the ringtones/alarms/notification sounds from my phone and then add the nexus sounds. Because I have doubles and triples of some ringtones. And I can't seem to get it to work. =/ Any insight?
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To remove files from the system, first mount /system as rw
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
To remove ringtone.ogg, you would enter
Code:
rm /system/media/audio/ringtones/ringtone.ogg
To remove notification.ogg,
Code:
rm /system/media/audio/notifications/notification.ogg
To remove alarm.ogg
Code:
rm /system/media/audio/alarms/alarm.ogg
To remove all media from a folder, say for example ringtones, you could enter
Code:
rm /system/media/audio/ringtones/*
Now, to copy a the folder /ringtones from the sdcard to your system, you would first mount /system as rw (as in the first step) then enter
Code:
cp -r /sdcard/ringtones /system/media/audio
When done, be sure to reboot.
I ve noticed that many people have posted having problems with keyboard layouts after flashing a rom. I have a German G1 which was rooted to Cyanogens 4.2.14.1 before, and I never had problems keeping the phone in English but retaining the German keyboard (I ve gotten use to it).
But after flashing Super D just now (which is AWESOME), my keyboard has defaulted back to the U.S keyboard, which is really annoying.
Anyone know exactly why this problem didnt exist in Cyanogens rom and why it does exist with SuperD? Also, Im assuming this is something I have to live with, as I couldnt find an easy fix for it? I really just want the German keyboard back.
Any help would really be appreciated.
1.SuperD isnt Cyanogen
2.Most Likely in the scripts that have to do with the keyboard.
Hope that didnt sound rude but yeah =/ You would probably have to change something in the system/usr directory.
I had the same problem and solved it like so:
1.) DL and unzip the zip file I have attached
2.) copy the file to your SD card root folder
3.) open a Terminal Emulator app and type the following (press Enter after each line and allow if it ask for permission):
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/usr/keychars/
dd if=/sdcard/trout-keypad-v3.kcm.bin of=trout-keypad-v3.kcm.bin
4.) Reboot your phone.
5.) Profit...
You will have to do this after every ROM flash, but it literally just takes a few seconds, so not worth mentioning.
kugelfish said:
I had the same problem and solved it like so:
1.) DL and unzip the zip file I have attached
2.) copy the file to your SD card root folder
3.) open a Terminal Emulator app and type the following (press Enter after each line and allow if it ask for permission):
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/usr/keychars/
dd if=/sdcard/trout-keypad-v3.kcm.bin of=trout-keypad-v3.kcm.bin
4.) Reboot your phone.
5.) Profit...
You will have to do this after every ROM flash, but it literally just takes a few seconds, so not worth mentioning.
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This is exactly what I tried, but after the "dd if=/sdcard/trout-keypad-v3.kcm.bin of=trout-keypad-v3.kcm.bin" command in terminal, I get an error that says:
"cannot open for write: Read-only file system"
Not sure what Im doing wrong. I unzipped the file, put it on sd card, and entered in the commands.
I heard this method works for everyone, but for some reason I get this error when i try it.
Sadly, I'm not to familiar with linux or coding in general, but I would assume something went wrong when remounting. Your system folder seems to remain read-only...
Maybe someone more qualified can help with the right command line... ?
Edit
make sure there is a space between mtdblock3 and /system like so (shown red):
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3SPACE/system
kugelfish said:
Sadly, I'm not to familiar with linux or coding in general, but I would assume something went wrong when remounting. Your system folder seems to remain read-only...
Maybe someone more qualified can help with the right command line... ?
Edit
make sure there is a space between mtdblock3 and /system like so (shown red):
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3SPACE/system
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Still no luck. I double checked, and its typed correctly. I tried swapping this command:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
for this one:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system (found in another thread)
but it still didnt work. After I tried using the "mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system" command that I found in the other thread, I didnt get the error, and thought this may have fixed the keyboard. But when I rebooted, the keyboard was still wrong.
Sorry dude, that's all I got. All I can say is, it works for me.
Maybe this'll help?
http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/htc_d...ogle_g1_qwertz_tastatur_wiederherstellen.html
try: mount -o rw,remount yaffs2 /system
bubonik said:
try: mount -o rw,remount yaffs2 /system
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It worked!!! Thanks to everybody for all there help. It was this one command line that made all the difference!
So nice to have a keyboard again where all the keys actually display what they are supposed to. It was driving me crazy.
Thanks again guys
First, you need to install the drivers:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/d...R&prd_mdl_name=SPH-D700&prd_ia_sub_class_cd=P
Then you must be rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775110
Next, get the most current SDK:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Extract the zip and put it where it's easiest for you to get to on Command Prompt. I put it in my C:\ for extremely easy access.
Now, open up Command Prompt and put in these commands in order
1.
Code:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
2.
Code:
adb devices
3.
Code:
adb shell
4.
Code:
su
5.
Code:
mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
6.
Code:
cd /system/app
7.
Code:
ls
Now you should see a list of all the pre-installed Apps on your device. To remove these apps you must use this command:
Code:
rm "app_name.apk" or rm "odex_name.odex"
Here is a list of all the pre-installed apps on the stock Epic ROM and an explaination for most of them:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773142
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Here is my suggested list to use:
Code:
rm amazonmp3.apk[LEFT]rm Asphalt5_DEMO_ANMP_Samsung_D700_Sprint_ML.apk[/LEFT]
rm MediaHub.apk
rm nascar09-prod-release.apk
[LEFT]
rm sfl-prod-release.apk
[LEFT]
rm SN28-1092-sprint-signed.apk
[LEFT]
[LEFT]rm SprintTV.apk
[LEFT]rm SprintTVWidget.apk[/LEFT]
[/LEFT]
[/LEFT]
rm SprintZone.apk
[LEFT]rm MobileAP.apk - Only if you don't pay for the $30 hotspot[/LEFT]
rm MobileAP.odex - Only if you don't pay for the $30 hotspot
[/LEFT]
[/LEFT]
Titanium backup is easier and less time consuming then messing with ADB and is free.
Eh, not really. ADB is much more resourceful and has alot more uses and options if you learn how to use it. This is only one of it's uses. Titanium Backup is just a waste of space IMO. It is very limited on the free version.
Or you can use SDX App Removal if your interested in only removing the preinstalled apps (must be rooted).
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At the expense of sounding like a noob, which I guess I am when it comes to Android, I'm getting a real-only error. I rooted with noobnl and Titanium Backup tells me I'm rooted. What might I be doing wrong?
Try using this as the mount command:
mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
Or better yet use one of the GUI options unless you are familiar with linux and save the headache. If all you want to do is remove apps there are far easier methods that are less time consuming. Titanium backup and SDX removal tool are both free.
Sesquipedalian said:
At the expense of sounding like a noob, which I guess I am when it comes to Android, I'm getting a real-only error. I rooted with noobnl and Titanium Backup tells me I'm rooted. What might I be doing wrong?
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Hmmm see I got that error too when I first did it, but then I did it again and it worked perfect lol...
Mine is Wildfire, I have some issues:
Can not do this:
mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
or
mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
But actual there exists a directory /system/app, in which I can see all the .apk and .odex files. When I tried to delete a file, it says that 'rm failed for File-Name, read-only file system'
What should I do? thanks
xirochanh said:
Mine is Wildfire, I have some issues:
Can not do this:
mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
or
mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
But actual there exists a directory /system/app, in which I can see all the .apk and .odex files. When I tried to delete a file, it says that 'rm failed for File-Name, read-only file system'
What should I do? thanks
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Well this is for the Samsung Epic...so i have no idea what you have to do
Whosdaman said:
Mine is Wildfire, I have some issues:
Can not do this:
mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
or
mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
But actual there exists a directory /system/app, in which I can see all the .apk and .odex files. When I tried to delete a file, it says that 'rm failed for File-Name, read-only file system'
What should I do? thanks
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Now I can mount, to over come the read-only problem, however whenever I delete a file, it says that: rm failed for filename.apk, Directory not empty
You guys have any advice? thanks
xirochanh said:
Now I can mount, to over come the read-only problem, however whenever I delete a file, it says that: rm failed for filename.apk, Directory not empty
You guys have any advice? thanks
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hmmmm idk....thats seems really strange. Maybe its something you cant delete
I tried to reboot in HBOOT/Recovery/ Partition Menu, then mount /system. Then I could remove apps in adb shell successfully. can anyone confirm that doing like this is ok?
My wildfire was rooted with unrevoked3
If it works then it should be fine
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This is confirmed to still work with the DI07 update
My noob question is I am using titanium backup to remove the sprint bloatware like media hub and it looks like the program removes it but when I exit titanium it is still on the phone.
Aridon said:
Titanium backup is easier and less time consuming then messing with ADB and is free.
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Titanium backup is the mark of the noob in my opinion.
thanks, i had been searching around for the adb commands to mount the system r/w so i could remove the bloat.
SDX Stock App Removal is tops in my opinion.
Quick, simple, and allows for back-ups.
And I also don't think Titanium is the "Mark of the noob". It would be more like the "Mark of the ADB is unnecessary for stock application removal"
Also I don't think this should be in development. And if you know ABD commands you should know that.
This thread is okay....but sdx..and root uninstaller are awsome. Thanks for this guide though my friend very useful info for those that want to experiment with adb....
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More options is a good thing. This is also helpful for the noobs who want to get their feet wet with unix/linux shell commands.
I have a rooted Pixel 7 and It was suggested that I rename a system file to prevent the system from updating itself (despite my having turned off all such options). My first attempt was to merely try renaming the file, but that didn’t work because the file systems in mounted RO.
I did some looking around, and the common approach to dealing with this issue is to remount the file system. Following is a ‘screen grab’ of my abd session:
Code:
cheetah:/ $ su
cheetah:/ $ ls /product
app etc fonts framework lib lib64 lost+found media overlay priv-app tts usr wallpaper
(this has the directory I want, so this file system)
cheetah:/ $ mount | grep product
/dev/block/dm-15 on /product type ext4 (ro,seclabel,relatime)
(this is a mounted file system)
cheetah:/ # mount -o rw,remount /product
'/dev/block/dm-15' is read-only
cheetah:/ # mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /product
'/dev/block/dm-15' is read-only
cheetah:/ # mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/dm-15 /product
'/dev/block/dm-15' is read-only
(three attempts to remount – all failed)
So, now what should I try?
groston said:
I have a rooted Pixel 7 and It was suggested that I rename a system file to prevent the system from updating itself (despite my having turned off all such options). My first attempt was to merely try renaming the file, but that didn’t work because the file systems in mounted RO.
I did some looking around, and the common approach to dealing with this issue is to remount the file system. Following is a ‘screen grab’ of my abd session:
Code:
cheetah:/ $ su
cheetah:/ $ ls /product
app etc fonts framework lib lib64 lost+found media overlay priv-app tts usr wallpaper
(this has the directory I want, so this file system)
cheetah:/ $ mount | grep product
/dev/block/dm-15 on /product type ext4 (ro,seclabel,relatime)
(this is a mounted file system)
cheetah:/ # mount -o rw,remount /product
'/dev/block/dm-15' is read-only
cheetah:/ # mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /product
'/dev/block/dm-15' is read-only
cheetah:/ # mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/dm-15 /product
'/dev/block/dm-15' is read-only
(three attempts to remount – all failed)
So, now what should I try?
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I haven't used this, but maybe it can help you.
Lughnasadh said:
I haven't used this, but maybe it can help you.
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Thank you. Seems like this might work, but after reading several pages, I am not sure how to install/use overlayfs. I have a Windows system - any chance you could point me to something that provides some guidance?
groston said:
Thank you. Seems like this might work, but after reading several pages, I am not sure how to install/use overlayfs. I have a Windows system - any chance you could point me to something that provides some guidance?
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I've never used this before but I believe once you flash the module it makes the /system RW so you can start making modifications. There's a README that provides some information. I don't know of any other guides besides the information on that Github page.
Checking out the thread below might reveal a solution and/or give a clue or hint...
Pixel 7 Pro Stuck in read only mode (rooted with magisk 26.1) Am I missing something? HELP
Everything ive tried in FX Explorer fails. No matter what I try, for example editing build.prop or anything else, it constantly says read only. i cannot use any method to allow write access. Did i miss something when i rooted with Magisk? I dont...
forum.xda-developers.com
simplepinoi177 said:
Checking out the thread below might reveal a solution and/or give a clue or hint...
Pixel 7 Pro Stuck in read only mode (rooted with magisk 26.1) Am I missing something? HELP
Everything ive tried in FX Explorer fails. No matter what I try, for example editing build.prop or anything else, it constantly says read only. i cannot use any method to allow write access. Did i miss something when i rooted with Magisk? I dont...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Good suggestion. I installed FX File Explorer, gave it the appropriate permissions, but was unable to change the /product filesystem to read/write.
groston said:
Good suggestion. I installed FX File Explorer, gave it the appropriate permissions, but was unable to change the /product filesystem to read/write.
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When you say "gave it the appropriate permissions", just to confirm -- that doesn't mean that you changed the security permissions on the folder & files, correct? I hope it means you did not do what the OP in that thread had done and actually did enable root access particularly (hoping that's what you meant on "gave it appropriate permissions").
Because, in certain cases, I've changed permissions on files/folders vs. simply enabling root access mode....
Apologies in advanced if my inquiry seems fairly obvious (to the point of insulting maybe; it is not meant to be), but you never know and many foolish things has been done/assumed on this site that missed many (obvious) things because it wasn't confirmed....