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App to System/App

How do you "push" an app to be a system/app?
*Like phone finder.

sketoe said:
How do you "push" an app to be a system/app?
*Like phone finder.
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Depends adb or terminal?
adb-
Code:
adb remount
adb push <path to file>\file /system/app
terminal-
Code:
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cp /sdcard/file /system/app

soo.. like, using phone finder[/B] for example, how do i put it?
for the terminal

sketoe said:
soo.. like, using phone finder[/B] for example, how do i put it?
for the terminal
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I don't know the file name for the app, but it should be something like
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
mv /data/app/*finder* /system/app

thanks you!

You can also use astro/linda file-- jus select it and use the package installer... less typing... less to remember... works just as well

You sure that will install it as a system app & not a regular app?
Because, it says you need to install phone finder as a system app in order to text auto-enable gps. & that's the whole reason for this.

sketoe said:
You sure that will install it as a system app & not a regular app?
Because, it says you need to install phone finder as a system app in order to text auto-enable gps. & that's the whole reason for this.
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Just do as Jag told you!

do I put phone finder? or com.yuki.phonefinder?
because i tryed both
& would work
Im using cyanogens rom.

wouldnt* work

Its most likely: com.yuki.phonefinder.apk

sorry
it worked.
i just had to fix_permissions
& after that it moved to system app

Unrooted but unable to remove superuser.apk

Hi all,
I've successfully unrooted in order to return the phone for a replacement but I'm still seeing the superuser permissions app.
My method for unrooting was opening up terminal on my phone and using this code:
Code:
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
Now it all worked fine and dandy except it was unable to find Superuser.apk
**Forgot to mention that I'm on Tmobile with the Samsung Vibrant**

Found a fix. Had to re-root and remove it with the following code in the phone's terminal application:
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/app
rm Superuser.apk
mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Then just proceeded with another unroot and factory reset.

I know, this is very old but... Nobody said thanks, and i really needed to remove the FrEaGiN application, i tried everything but this solution was the only one wich helped me out, thank you!

dabigserver said:
I know, this is very old but... Nobody said thanks, and i really needed to remove the FrEaGiN application, i tried everything but this solution was the only one wich helped me out, thank you!
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I'm with you; not trying to dig up an old thread, but there's no "Thanks" button and I need to express my gratitude as well... thank you ^Fs! =)

Easier to flash stock rom from odin goodbye root.
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THANK YOU
^Fs said:
Found a fix. Had to re-root and remove it with the following code in the phone's terminal application:
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/app
rm Superuser.apk
mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Then just proceeded with another unroot and factory reset.
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Thank you for posting this info. This was a needle in a hay stack. I did not want to ODIN back and I needed Superuser removed from my device for the company Zenprise app. Does not work on Rooted phones.
faldiin

very useful, I saved it for the future. If any app gets hard to eliminate, now i have the solution, thanks

Yeah, you can also use Titanium Backup or any of the other "Uninstallers" around.

And how to only remove Superuser data?
I mean, I want Superuser to ask me again if I grant or not superuser-permision.
I need this because I have in Superuser 5 times Titanium Backup.
All has the same id but only one has the Titanium Backup icon and the other doesn't.
And if I try deleting the app from the list... the app just go to "Denied" but still there.
So, I want to delete the whole data so I get a clean list of apps.
Thanks a lot!

pepemosca said:
And how to only remove Superuser data?
I mean, I want Superuser to ask me again if I grant or not superuser-permision.
I need this because I have in Superuser 5 times Titanium Backup.
All has the same id but only one has the Titanium Backup icon and the other doesn't.
And if I try deleting the app from the list... the app just go to "Denied" but still there.
So, I want to delete the whole data so I get a clean list of apps.
Thanks a lot!
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Try going into Superuser and deleting what you want. Or simply change it to granted
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PaulN543 said:
Try going into Superuser and deleting what you want. Or simply change it to granted
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It did work when I deleted Supeuser data from Settings>App>All.
Thanks for your idea... but that did not work.

Just had a thought. Re-root your phone then try using a root explorer to remove it from /System/apps.
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Help
^Fs said:
Found a fix. Had to re-root and remove it with the following code in the phone's terminal application:
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/app
rm Superuser.apk
mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Then just proceeded with another unroot and factory reset.
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Hi, I know this was posted a long time ago but I was wondering if you could help me. I bought a rooted Sprint evo a while ago and now I can't unroot it. I can't uninsured Superuser and it's not even listed in my downloaded apps. Do you know of anyway that I'd be able unroot?

[Q] Trying to use adb to mount /system as Read/Write and it's not working.

Currently I'm trying to gain access to /system and mount it as read/write. I've tried using
adb shell
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtd3 /system
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but it's not working. It says nothing afterward. I've noticed that it now says "sh-3.2#" instead of just "#" or "$" as it used to... Could this be the problem? What does it mean?
This is what I see:
C:\Users\Sam>cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
sh-3.2# su
su
sh-3.2# mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
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Help?

Just typing adb remount (while not in shell) will mount system read/write. The other command is for terminal on the phone mostly
And you won't get any confirmation but an echo
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danaff37 said:
Just typing adb remount (while not in shell) will mount system read/write. The other command is for terminal on the phone mostly
And you won't get any confirmation but an echo
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Hopefully not thread-jacking but I have a similar problem. I get:
remount failed: Operation not permitted.
Now what?

Sounds like adb isn't granted su permissions. Adb shell, do you see a # prompt? If not, type su, then watch your phone to allow. Then type exit, then adb remount
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danaff37 said:
Sounds like adb isn't granted su permissions. Adb shell, do you see a # prompt? If not, type su, then watch your phone to allow. Then type exit, then adb remount
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Yup, already did all that. Still no dice. Wtf, right?

open the superuser app and 'forget' adb to redo it maybe?

I did get some kind of error that set something about root access not being allowed in the production version of adb/sdk or something? I'll have to reproduce that error so I can post it here.

Phateless said:
I did get some kind of error that set something about root access not being allowed in the production version of adb/sdk or something? I'll have to reproduce that error so I can post it here.
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Found another thread on another board. I just flashed amon ra's recovery and booted up from there, and it appeared to let me copy!
But then it wouldn't let me cd to system/app. It let me cd to system, but not to app. Weird... I booted back up and there's no evidence of the "copied" apk, anywhere.
SOOOO confused now...

Wait...what rom are you on?
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danaff37 said:
Wait...what rom are you on?
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OEM 1.6, Androoted and overclocked. That's it.

You may need to update busy box. Our try a third party rom
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danaff37 said:
You may need to update busy box. Our try a third party rom
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But I need the oem rom to receive the OTA update to Froyo, lol. I have busybox through titanium backup but maybe i should download it on my own. Available in the market, correct?
For now I'm going to flash the tmus rom (ota update cm6 remix) to see if this tmo froyo thing is even worth the trouble. Oy vey...

I bet cm6 will still beat out your official update

danaff37 said:
I bet cm6 will still beat out your official update
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Can your rom beat up my rom?

Now I'm not trying to be like that. Lol just saying. I installed it on my buddy's mt3g and he loves it. Runs smooth as butter.
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Haha, I know, I just couldn't resist.

[MOD] Webtop Via HDMI Without a Dock

I have enough confirmations that I can now confirm this is working, and have made a flashable zip install method for those less technical of us.
What this mod does:
It removes the device ID string check from PortalApp, and enables the webtop option in DockService. Replacing these two apk files effectively allows the webtop to launch without proprietary hardware.
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What this means to you:
Webtop mode over any HDMI without an expensive dock.
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Installation:
Method 1: Flashable ZIP
Flash THIS zip.
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Method 2: ADB install
Download the package here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=734235&d=1317262181
First Get the files to the device and remount /system as rw:
Code:
adb push DockService.apk /mnt/sdcard/
adb push PortalApp.apk /mnt/sdcard/
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Backup the original files:
Code:
mv /system/app/DockService.odex /system/app/DockService.odex.bak
mv /system/app/PortalApp.odex /system/app/PortalApp.odex.bak
cp /system/app/DockService.apk /system/app/DockService.apk.bak
cp /system/app/PortalApp.apk /system/app/PortalApp.apk.bak
Copy the modded files over fix permissions and reboot:
Code:
cp /mnt/sdcard/DockService.apk /system/app
cp /mnt/sdcard/PortalApp.apk /system/app
chmod 644 /system/app/DockService.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/PortalApp.apk
reboot
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Thanks to:
TopazAaron - For catching a typo in my install script.
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I did this.
waiting for my bro to let me use the hdmi cable.
btw i couldnt get system to mount with tho command.
mount -o rw,remount /system
i had to use
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system

Thanks Fenny for answering my call, it worked like a charm

Make a flashable zip now
Also, don't try to do this with root explorer. You'll get force closes without "Portal.apk"

Awesome, bookmarked for when I update my buddies phone tomorrow! You guys are on the ball!

Works great! I noticed when dialing a number from the mobile view on the webtop it goes to a blank screen after every number dialed.

Works Great.
Camera doesn't work. I didn't try the dialer.

Works great! Thanks buddy

So it works? We can just flash it and we'll be able to access webtop with any micro hdmi?

czonin said:
So it works? We can just flash it and we'll be able to access webtop with any micro hdmi?
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Flashable zips a couple posts down

Can't wait for a flash-able zip, this is awesome news

contagous said:
Can't wait for a flash-able zip, this is awesome news
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I'll work on a flashable zip right now. Give me a minute.
Done!
Test it out and tell me how it works. I threw in a zip to return to stock also.
EDIT: I removed my zips due to official version by Fenny himself.

BerkleyJ said:
Make a flashable zip now
Also, don't try to do this with root explorer. You'll get force closes without "Portal.apk"
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You can. Just do a battery pull to reboot and then finish up. Messy but it works.

Has anyone tried the zip
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Dunno about the one posted in the thread, But I just made one and added it to the first post.

This is awesome! Thanks a lot!

Just flashed the .zip and plugged in my HDMI. Nothing happened.

Awesome work, will flash soon, quick question, will this work on doedex system?
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ATTENTION: wifi modules path was changed in cm-9-0419

In the latest cm9 nightly build - update-cm-9-20120419-NIGHTLY, my wifi is not work with my own kernel.
So, I checked the catalog, and found this: wifi modules was changed.
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/14910/1/BoardConfigCommon.mk
old path: /system/modules/bcm4329.ko
new path: /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
It will cause your wifi not work with custom kernel.
If your wifi is not work, just make a symbol link, type these command in the terminal:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
#Thanks Paragon_X, I forgot to tell you to remount /.
mount -o remount,ro /system
Or, you are the kernel developer, your should put your kernel modules in both path, or link them.
Thanks

I confirm this change as well and the fix worked.

I have the wifi authentication problem. Do I flash the download link from the link you posted?

Paragon_X said:
I have the wifi authentication problem. Do I flash the download link from the link you posted?
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That is not a download link, its a Git review...
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DaXmax said:
That is not a download link, its a Git review...
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Okay thanks so regarding the command written... is there spaces in there or am I seeing things?
ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
I'm not familiar with typing in superuser so I have to ask

There are spaces.
If you are unfamiliar with the spaces, then you will be unfamiliar with the before and after commands around that command too:
mount -o remount,rw /system
and
mount -o remount,ro /system

Thanks for the fix!
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Thanks that will be handy for surprised users, if CM actually thought things through, they would link the dirs to allow a transition time where kernels work with modules in old location and new location.
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Hi,im kinda really noob at this stuff atm but do we type this in command prompt or terminal emulator (or any other program like that). And can someone confirm the code is:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
#Thanks Paragon_X, I forgot to tell you to remount /.
mount -o remount,ro /system

the "fix" is included in the latest trinity kernels. wifi works with the newest cm9(nightlies and kangs), older cm9, and every other rom.

simms22 said:
the "fix" is included in the latest trinity kernels. wifi works with the newest cm9(nightlies and kangs), older cm9, and every other rom.
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Im using matrix kernel v19 cfs and the latest CM9 v7. Trying to get the wifi working now and its hard.
Heres what i have done using terminal emulator
Typed in "su". Pressed enter. I granted super user permissions.
Typed in "mount -o remount,rw /system" . Pressed enter. Didnt say anything
Typed in "ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko". Pressed Enter
It showed up "link failed File exists"
now its changed to "255|[email protected]:/". Before it was "[email protected]:/"
I than typed in "mount -o remount,ro /system"
My wifi still doesnt work

I'll reply here to. The reason you can not link (ln) is that there is a file where you are trying to add a "shortcut" just remove the bcm*.ko file in /system/lib/modules and copy the module from /system/modules there. I used root explorer then it's just cut and paste
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TigaTiger said:
Im using matrix kernel v19 cfs and the latest CM9 v7. Trying to get the wifi working now and its hard.
Heres what i have done using terminal emulator
Typed in "su". Pressed enter. I granted super user permissions.
Typed in "mount -o remount,rw /system" . Pressed enter. Didnt say anything
Typed in "ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko". Pressed Enter
It showed up "link failed File exists"
now its changed to "255|[email protected]:/". Before it was "[email protected]:/"
I than typed in "mount -o remount,ro /system"
My wifi still doesnt work
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same problem here, also when i use any root explorer ( free ) i cant get permision to do this, and i have rooted my phone... anyone knows why ?

Sejmir said:
same problem here, also when i use any root explorer ( free ) i cant get permision to do this, and i have rooted my phone... anyone knows why ?
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Mount /system as R/W (read-write) first.

kong said:
Mount /system as R/W (read-write) first.
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didnt quite get you, but il google it tnx for the tip m8

Thanks! Wi-Fi now working. Very simple. Just copy & paste to new lib/modules location using root explorer.
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Sejmir said:
didnt understand you, mount /system in recovery then run emulator or root explorer or smthing else ?? sry im totaly new to androids, but never too late to learn new things
anywys have a lots of googling to do, coz il learn how to do this via adb shell...
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root explorer has an option in the top of the screen, mount r/w. press it, it will now say mount r/o, thats what you want.

skitapa said:
I'll reply here to. The reason you can not link (ln) is that there is a file where you are trying to add a "shortcut" just remove the bcm*.ko file in /system/lib/modules and copy the module from /system/modules there. I used root explorer then it's just cut and paste
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I still have no luck. Is the error everyone getting the authentication problem? and simply wifi indicator wont popup?

For all the people who dont get this too well, especielly me. Could an experienced, someone who knows this, write out the complete instructions and codes to do it. Preferably in detail because some of us have no idea what we are suppose to do. And suggest what type of programs we should be using. thanks in advance.

Ok. Let's take it from the start. When android boots it loads the kernel to handle all the drivers and inner workings of the OS. It also loads modules, that's optional drivers loaded on demand. Now CM9, used to load it's modules from /system/modules but has changed it's location to /system/lib/modules. This is new to the people making custom kernels which kernel installs it's modules in the wrong place. This makes the new kernel try to load the old module but fails because of different kernel source versions. Now, our task is to move the new module in /system/modules to /system/lib/modules overwriting the old one.
Start a terminal.
Type su and enter to become superuser which is the only user with rights to change system files.
Now if there is a box asking you to allow this, press allow.
Now type:
mount -o remount, rw /system
This will make the system folder and child folders writable.
type:
rm /system/lib/modules/bcm*
That will remove the old module.
Type:
cp /system/modules/bcm* /system/lib/modules
Reboot and it should work.
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