I know most of you here already have and use root explorer, as it is THE most important app to have if rooted. But for those that do not have it, it is on sale through the amazon app store for .99, its usually 3.99 and is will worth the full price. Just thought I would pass that along to you guys!
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mtmichaelson said:
I know most of you here already have and use root explorer, as it is THE most important app to have if rooted. But for those that do not have it, it is on sale through the amazon app store for .99, its usually 3.99 and is will worth the full price. Just thought I would pass that along to you guys!
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What exactly does root explorer let you do? I know dumb question but I have to ask.
It is a file manager and more. It gives you full access to all files on your phone with root. You can change system apps, edit files, etc. If nothing else it is a great way to manage your files on sd card.
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Ok I get it. It's like Astro which is currently on my phone. Thanks
Another explorer that has root access that I use sometimes is ES Explorer.
ES is like root explorer, except it can access LAN shares, FTP, etc... Really a complete package. The interface is not necessarily as simple as Root Explorer, but the extra functionality definitely comes in handy sometimes.
ES File Explorer is great. I use it more then Root Explorer. If ES gave you the option to "mount r/w" like Root does, i think I would never use Root.
I am using root explorer myself and love it. Lets you change file permissions and shows all file types. I used es explorer but root explorer is much better!
platinum8317 said:
ES File Explorer is great. I use it more then Root Explorer. If ES gave you the option to "mount r/w" like Root does, i think I would never use Root.
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It does...
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platinum8317 said:
ES File Explorer is great. I use it more then Root Explorer. If ES gave you the option to "mount r/w" like Root does, i think I would never use Root.
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Doesn't give you access to the cache folder like root will.
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Not to brag but ive been a android user since the G1 and root explorer allows any things. For one after i rooted my joint, I instantly removed all verizon crap from my data/app folder as well as the .dex files to go along with it. It also has the r/w ability so you can extract .apk files.
I also have an Epic 4G and do some mods on it as well. If you guys need questions answered feel free to PM me
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ADW and AMAZON? I prefer launcher pro...
Use a file manager such as root explorer or estrongs
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ugh, using an app to remove an app is pointless. unless youre not familiar with adb
rm amazonmp3.apk/.odex
and adw should be uninstallable from the applications menu in settings or you can adb rm it also.
good luck
Removing a app with a app is NOT POINTLESS I used root explorer to remove amazon worked flawless.
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METHOD1911 said:
Removing a app with a app is NOT POINTLESS I used root explorer to remove amazon worked flawless.
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Agreed. Using root explorer is a lot quicker IMO.
I dont see root explorer...Sorry guys im unfamiliar with all this...I tried to remove these thru EStrongs but it said the files can not be deleted.
YoungSinema said:
Agreed. Using root explorer is a lot quicker IMO.
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if your goal is to REMOVE apps, why would you ever ADD an app to remove one?
i dont care how you remove your unwanted apps as long as you reach the desired result. i prefer to have as little overhead as possible myself. if youre unfamiliar with command prompt and the like that goes along with it and arent afraid to learn something new, look into it. its fun and easy to use(opinion)
Originally posted by tailsthecat3 >
if your goal is to REMOVE apps, why would you ever ADD an app to remove one?
i dont care how you remove your unwanted apps as long as you reach the desired result. i prefer to have as little overhead as possible myself. if youre unfamiliar with command prompt and the like that goes along with it and arent afraid to learn something new, look into it. its fun and easy to use
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Root Explorer is not only used to remove apps
1. Because you can also use root explorer to install apps
2. You can browse files on your sdcard and on the system.
3. Root Explorer allows you to give R/W permissions to /system
4. Quicker than connecting my usb cable, opening up a command window and typing in adb shell blah, blah, blah
5. I don't have to be at my computer
unCoRrUpTeD said:
Root Explorer is not only used to remove apps
1. Because you can also use root explorer to install apps
2. You can browse files on your sdcard and on the system.
3. Root Explorer allows you to give R/W permissions to /system
4. Quicker than connecting my usb cable, opening up a command window and typing in adb shell blah, blah, blah
5. I don't have to be at my computer
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oh, i know the pros and cons...
no need to turn this into a flame fest(not saying you are) but lets keep this chill...
What are these directories I get in Astro when O press the up icon? I thought you could only access the SD directories. Stock 2.2 no root.
You can access root but you. Can't view the folders unless you use something like root explorer
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ickyboo said:
You can access root but you. Can't view the folders unless you use something like root explorer
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I can enter and view any and all the folders. I have not tried to change anything and I do not intend to. I just wasn't aware you could access these without Root. I never could on the Milestone.
I've done searches, but, cannot find this. I have found several .apk's in /system/app but, those appear just to be what they would seem, system apps.
I'm looking to backup my items such as lightening Bug, iHeartRadio, Jorte, WiFi Analyzer, Beautiful Widgets etc. that I have downloaded from the Market to a folder on my hard drive, just because, 1, I have the space, and 2, if something happens and those things disappear from the Market, I want to be able to install them again should I ever have to wipe my phone or decide to pay with different ROM's which I may very well do. I have ES File explorer, but, I still cannot find where these files are.
Thanks!
Use titanium backup to back them up and access easily. As for originally I have no idea.
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They are in data/app
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They are in data/app
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I'm using ES File Explorer, and at the top, I am in /
down in the list I see
dev
etc
mnt
proc
to name a few, I also see data, but, when I choose data, it says Empty Folder.
From the Market, these files are downloaded to the device, right, not the SD card. I am using Titanium Backup, but, I also would like to have a backup of the backup, to be safe. One backup is never enough.
Thanks.
I use root explorer and when I open it up there is a data folder that has a sub folder called app and they are all in there....
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They are downloaded to /cache on 2.1 or below, then installed to /data/app. Es won't see it, you need root explorer or do commands as root in adb or terminal. If using a2sd, you still go to /data/app but the folder is symlinked to your ext partition on sdcard.
Froyo is a little different. It downloads to /sdcard/download, and is installed to /data/app if internal or, if external, /mnt/asec which points to a .android-secure folder on your sdcard fat partition.
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data/app or
data/protected-app
danaff37 said:
Es won't see it, you need root explorer or do commands as root in adb or terminal.
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ES will do it if you are on CM. In ES, you need to go to Settings. Then at the very bottom of settings you should see root options. Enable those and tell it you are using CM. Now you will be able to see the /data contents.
Thanks. This did work too, but now I already have Root Explorer too. But I'm sure it will come I'm handy. Thanks again.
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Im trying to use the old music player .apk that someone posted in this section. But everytime I go to paste it keeps giving me this stupid error that there isn't enough free space which is bs. Cause there is. How do I fix this? Im running phoenix
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Are you rooted? You need to be rooted to write to the /system/app/.
Which file browser are you using? I don't use Phoenix, but I believe that the "My Files" app does not allow root access. SuperManager or Astro are good apps that both allow you to write to root folders.
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Are you rooted? You need to be rooted to write to the /system/app/.
Which file browser are you using? I don't use Phoenix, but I believe that the "My Files" app does not allow root access. SuperManager or Astro are good apps that both allow you to write to root folders.
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Yes I am rooted
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Yes I am rooted
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Top right corner of root explorer has a mount r/w button. Use it and problem solved.
I recent just bought a nook. flawlessly rooted it and overclocked it. Now I'm trying to do the adhoc fix using root explorer. However root explorer refuses to switch from read only to read and write. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling and wiping data using titanium back up any suggestions other than adb
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In Root Explorer, near the top just after the words "Mounted as r/o" there is a button to push (It says: "Mount R/W"). That will give you read & write access. It took me a while to notice that button at first.
Dahsar, that button may very well not be your problem and I do not want to insult you with this post but maybe there is someone else out there that needs this info.
Good luck with it.
I had this problem before. For whatever reason, I had to open up busybox installer and did a re-install, then the root explorer worked.
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Even after pressing the little button in root explorer. It still wouldn't change however reinstalling busybox was the answer thank you
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