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Modify hosts file?

Currently I am using firefly 2.9 and I have been trying to remove stats.wordpress from the blocked list so that I can receive stats on my wordpress site. I modified the file and copied it to the system/ect folder but it won't replace the old file.
I've tried deleting the old version and copying the new modified version in its place, but the old file keeps coming back! I've tried to match the permissions of the new file to the original but the settings don't stick.
Anyone have a suggestion?
Thanks!
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Try doing it through adb:
copy the hosts file to your sd card, do whatever modifications you want on it, then do:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/stl9 /system
cp /sdcard/hosts /system/etc
sync
reboot
or optionally, you can push it through clockwork as an update.zip

Clockwork sounds like the way I'd like to go... Do I just zip the file and call it update.zip? Or is there more to it than that? (i would assume)
I would do the adb method, but I have had bad luck with that in the past.
Thanks
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There's more to it than that; it has to have a specific structure and an update script. Here's a guide:
http://www.robmcghee.com/android/creating-an-android-update-zip-package/
You don't need to sign it, so you can skip that step.

Okay thanks! I'll try to mess with it tomorrow.
Thanks again!
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I have issues deleting files from system it won't let me it said read only
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celeox said:
I have issues deleting files from system it won't let me it said read only
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Your filesystem is mounted as read only, remount with -o rw,remount

Please give details sorry pretty new at this. Tried to mount system in recovery but no change
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U could use Root Explorer, it allows u to apply rw

That worked thanks
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How do I give thank you, it might sound dumb but I don't see thank you button anywhere. Is it because I'm new to forum?
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celeox said:
How do I give thank you, it might sound dumb but I don't see thank you button anywhere. Is it because I'm new to forum?
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it doesnt exist on the app.....you have to do it from a computer

Pirateghost said:
it doesnt exist on the app.....you have to do it from a computer
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ummm OR just open up your phones browser instead of using the app...

studacris said:
ummm OR just open up your phones browser instead of using the app...
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but noobs will click on the OK button when they get prompted that the forum is Tapatalk compatible!

I haven't seen on computer either?
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celeox said:
I haven't seen on computer either?
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I think you just met the minimum post count to see the thanks button.

fuloplori said:
U could use Root Explorer, it allows u to apply rw
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I tried that, for some reason it still didn't let me copy the revised file through Root Explorer. I might give adb a try tomorrow.
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Sensor calibration fix in gingerbread

As the AA site is still a WIP I will post here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=632040&d=1308669292
Terminal Emulator/ADB Shell
$ su
# sensorcalibutil_yamaha
Follow directions.
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For terminal it's
Su
System/bin/sensorcalibutil_yamaha
*or has it changed location since in ginger?*
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Shoulon said:
For terminal it's
Su
System/bin/sensorcalibutil_yamaha
*or has it changed location since in ginger?*
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It's changed in gingerbread.

Damn samsuck. need to question devs less eh =/
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Shoulon said:
For terminal it's
Su
System/bin/sensorcalibutil_yamaha
*or has it changed location since in ginger?*
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I have NEVER had to type system/bin before sensorcalibutil_yahama.

What does the zip file do?

Flashable zip?
*edit* nevermind I just peeked inside the zip.
For post above me, you flash through clockwork, and it flashes the calibration tool needed.
And btw its no included at all in gb, hence the need for this to be flashed
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ran the calibration tool and it made no difference

No difference here either. Doesn't really bother me much tho.
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Guess they thought gingerbreads version would work? So no difference huh?
Well thanks for getting this still Marcusant.

Just a thought, but wouldn't you need the other files that go with it? If i knew how to compile one of these zips, i would edit it and see if it worked >.>
/system/bin/sensorcalibutil_yamaha
/system/bin/sensorserver_yamaha
/system/bin/sensorstatutil_yamaha

hoffman1984 said:
Just a thought, but wouldn't you need the other files that go with it? If i knew how to compile one of these zips, i would edit it and see if it worked >.>
/system/bin/sensorcalibutil_yamaha
/system/bin/sensorserver_yamaha
/system/bin/sensorstatutil_yamaha
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I would think you could just download a rom open it up with winrar and copy it out and post it with credits and permission of coarse, just to be safe

Well the reason i mentioned the 3 files, is that sensorcalibutil_yamaha was the only file that's flashed in this fix. Hence why it might not work? Again, i know nothing of fixes and development on Android, but from a programming perspective, i would say they're dependent files...
Who knows... If anyone feels like taking the time to re-create this fix with the files listed, it just may work. =\

hoffman1984 said:
Well the reason i mentioned the 3 files, is that sensorcalibutil_yamaha was the only file that's flashed in this fix. Hence why it might not work? Again, i know nothing of fixes and development on Android, but from a programming perspective, i would say they're dependent files...
Who knows... If anyone feels like taking the time to re-create this fix with the files listed, it just may work. =\
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Drag them into the zip and post it. Trust me, Marcusant probably doesn't mind the whole permission thing.
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I did all that... edited the update script... and it bricked my phone. I'll hve to do my research, cause I have a feeling that it's not as easy as just dropping files into a zip
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hoffman1984 said:
I did all that... edited the update script... and it bricked my phone. I'll hve to do my research, cause I have a feeling that it's not as easy as just dropping files into a zip
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Don't edit the script...
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flipblind said:
Drag them into the zip and post it. Trust me, Marcusant probably doesn't mind the whole permission thing.
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Kick in the nuts? lol

flipblind said:
Don't edit the script...
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May I ask why?
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Do you guys want a touch recovery image :D?

Im working on one right now
Wish me luck

We want all

Yeh that wud b kool
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Ok just flashing the first attempt to my phone now

Let me no how your doing it so I can make one for the wildfire s please
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eoghan2t7 said:
Let me no how your doing it so I can make one for the wildfire s please
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the base code is avilable here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485829
keep in mind that theres been quite a few changes between that and the current recovery source

Thanks ill have a look at that tomorrow ;-)
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Ok got the touchscreen registering as a button,
Its coming up as a different id than what it should be :<
DEBUGING TIMEEE

Can you make rzr recovery tach working?
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I never understand why use rzr recovery. CWM is much better and known good recovery...

I like options to auto reboot after backup/restore, and install boot.img without pc.
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bataya said:
I like options to auto reboot after backup/restore, and install boot.img without pc.
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Backup via ROM Manager with cwm is the most user-friendly method. Plus you can flash boot.img from phone using flash_image command in terminal. No need to go into recovery
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Every day i found something new, tnx.
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Right, slight problem, i droped my phone in my room earlier, and it seems to of fallen down a wormhole or something because i cant find the ****er after 4 hours of looking :-/

Lol, try to call your self?
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bataya said:
Lol, try to call your self?
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as my phone likes todo, when it hit the floor it turned off :-/
Rage will insue in the following hours as i search for it

aaa801 said:
as my phone likes todo, when it hit the floor it turned off :-/
Rage will insue in the following hours as i search for it
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look below your bed or behind the toilet

cccb010 said:
look below your bed or behind the toilet
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i have litteraly turned my room upside down in the last 6 hours trying to find the ****er :/

I think cookie monster thought its LG cookie and took it away!!
Hehe ignore this!
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Ok since i cant find the dam thing, ordered another one from ebay

[Q] Having problems porting.

I get Status Error 7 and I don't know how to fix it, I switch the updater-scripts from an Exhibit ROM and I still get problems. Any help would be great. Thanks.

GalaxyExhibit said:
I get Status Error 7 and I don't know how to fix it, I switch the updater-scripts from an Exhibit ROM and I still get problems. Any help would be great. Thanks.
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Try using twrp and disable signature and md5, but at least you are on the right track about the updater script being one of the issues. Once again Google, there are many people with your issue.
OK this was one try on Google:
http://androidforums.com/a87-all-things-root/645545-solution-status-0-status-7-error-in-cwm.html
Edit: this goes without saying but be careful when you change stuff, I would recommend you know, reading and good luck
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theAPANT said:
Try using twrp and disable signature and md5, but at least you are on the right track about the updater script being one of the issues. Once again Google, there are many people with your issue.
OK this was one try on Google:
http://androidforums.com/a87-all-things-root/645545-solution-status-0-status-7-error-in-cwm.html
Edit: this goes without saying but be careful when you change stuff, I would recommend you know, reading and good luck
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Thanks, will try.
EDIT: I think it's just me, I need help modifying the Updater-scripts for this device, otherwise everything else is working. :L

GalaxyExhibit said:
Thanks, will try.
EDIT: I think it's just me, I need help modifying the Updater-scripts for this device, otherwise everything else is working. :L
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Did you ever unzip your ROM because if you did at any point it won't flash
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theAPANT said:
Did you ever unzip your ROM because if you did at any point it won't flash
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No. It's just the Updater-Script. It's my fault because I don't know what to insert and what to remove and what not. I need either your help, Tim's help, or Teq's help.

GalaxyExhibit said:
No. It's just the Updater-Script. It's my fault because I don't know what to insert and what to remove and what not. I need either your help, Tim's help, or Teq's help.
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Check your inbox
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theAPANT said:
Check your inbox
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Did. Let's just reply through there.
EDIT: I'm getting progress, there's alot of errors in the updater-script and thats what making it not work. So I will keep trying and give you guys feedback.

[TOOL][EFS][LINUX][ROOT]Simple efs backup Grand DUOS

Hello XDA,
I created a simple backup-script for the efs-partition of the GT-I9082
Instructions
1. Download the .zip file
2. Extract it
3. Open terminal and "cd" to the directory, where you extracted it.
4. type
Code:
./efs_backup.sh
if you got "rm failed for /sdcard/efs_tmp.img, No such file or directory", just ignore it
5. You can now find a file named "efs_backup_cwm.zip", you can flash it with cwm to restore your efs-partition
Why should I do that?
That's a simple question: Every Rom you flash and every root-app you use could have a simple bug and override/delete your efs-partition
What is the efs-partition?
It's a partition, wich is needed for any device-specific number like IMEI, Wlan-MAC-adress and so on. If it gets deleted/damaged, your mobile
will nothing more than a Mp3-player, unless you can flash back your old efs-partition.
Can you release it for Windows?
No, because I think every android-user should have linux installed on their pc and it doesn't cost anything. I have a dual-boot, too. If you want it on Windows, feel free to port it, it
won't be hard. If you want to install linux, I suggest you a debian-based distribution, because there will be the best support for android.
I WILL NOT ANSWER TO STUPID QUESTIONS!
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE ON YOUR DEVICE!

Thanks bro, it works fine with me
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good work!!! but this thread should be in app tools section!!

k2wl said:
good work!!! but this thread should be in app tools section!!
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Ok, sorry . If anyone is able to move it, you could do that.
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CoolDevelopment said:
Ok, sorry . If anyone is able to move it, you could do that.
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i have reported your post just now so mostly moderator will move your thread to proper section