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Root explorer free alternative?

I want to be able to move an apk into the system app folder and root explorer has been the only app that allows me to do that but I wanna do it for my gf's fascinate and I don't wanna buy it again. So far I tried androzip but it doesn't utilize root privilege and super manager wont let me open a zip for free (stupid). Any suggestions? Any help is appreciated
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genaro12543 said:
I want to be able to move an apk into the system app folder and root explorer has been the only app that allows me to do that but I wanna do it for my gf's fascinate and I don't wanna buy it again. So far I tried androzip but it doesn't utilize root privilege and super manager wont let me open a zip for free (stupid). Any suggestions? Any help is appreciated
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Not that i know of.
While i don't encourage pirating, i bet you could find a root explorer download if u do some googling.

AndRoot or Super Manager, got both free from the market. Android optimizer has a file manager that works as well. Free in market too.

Why don't you just log into your Google acct and redownload it on her phone

bclark said:
Why don't you just log into your Google acct and redownload it on her phone
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I thought of that but I'm afraid of any data being lost from her phone
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Gary and funkbot thanx for the response
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Just bluetooth the app over to her phone. As long as you stop right there then its all personal use. And if she passes it on....withhold love.

genaro12543 said:
I want to be able to move an apk into the system app folder and root explorer has been the only app that allows me to do that but I wanna do it for my gf's fascinate and I don't wanna buy it again. So far I tried androzip but it doesn't utilize root privilege and super manager wont let me open a zip for free (stupid). Any suggestions? Any help is appreciated
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Why open a .zip? Extract it in ASTRO first.
Samsung Fascinate, Verizon
EB01 Superclean 2.4
Kenesis' TransMyst GBKB (EPIIIIIC)
Mob87's Honeycomb Theme
Stock Kernel

+1 for super manager

obsidianchao said:
Why open a .zip? Extract it in ASTRO first.
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Actually I did extract then but then.once I got there I couldn't get it into system apps. I used super manager and I would try to copy the apk but everytime I pressed copy it would say "prepare to copy" then nothing happens.
I didn't even think about Bluetooth transferring it I'm gonna give it a try
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I use ghost commander w.o any problems

You can always su in a terminal and do whatever you want, right? Might need to remount r/w but I think it's already mounted r/w on most roms.

I think the problem you are having with super manager is that your phone is not mounted correctly go to the market and download mount Rw/ro and click in the app and click set at boot and click rs and then you can move apps with that method
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Bubbadogg14 said:
I use ghost commander w.o any problems
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Thanks for the suggestion I downloaded that app and its awesome. It's just what I was looking for.
Blackhole thanks for informing me about that it was really annoying me that I couldn't move the files around
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genaro12543 said:
Actually I did extract then but then.once I got there I couldn't get it into system apps. I used super manager and I would try to copy the apk but everytime I pressed copy it would say "prepare to copy" then nothing happens.
I didn't even think about Bluetooth transferring it I'm gonna give it a try
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Silly question maybe but after you initiated the copy did you then move to the system/app folder a tap the paste icon? I have been able to use Super Manager to copy .apk files with no problems.
I see you are now using ghost commander. I might have to give that one a try.

genaro12543 said:
Thanks for the suggestion I downloaded that app and its awesome. It's just what I was looking for.
Blackhole thanks for informing me about that it was really annoying me that I couldn't move the files around
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No problem
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garywojdan81 said:
AndRoot or Super Manager, got both free from the market. Android optimizer has a file manager that works as well. Free in market too.
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which of these can be downloaded without market access?

ES file explorer has root access and zip/rar support.
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Since you already bought the app, it technically wouldn't be illegal for you to just google rootexplorer.apk and install it to her phone. Just delete it after for moral reasons.

papstar said:
ES file explorer has root access and zip/rar support.
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i vouch for this app as well.

[Q] What file explorers do you use?

I've been a long time user of Astro + Bluetooth module.
(I went to File Expert for a while but then came back.)
Astro of course, plays a supplementary role with Root Explorer.
More and more though, I notice that Astro just seems to lag big time. (I'm thinking that it may be because of really old code.)
I'd like to know if you also experience slowdowns when file browsing, and, what are you using?
If possible, please also share features (I'm looking for a file explorer that has batch bluetooth functionality, and if possible, also show the apk icons correctly.)

I use es file explorer.
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Root Explorer
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Just Root Explorer. Have to freeze the OI File Manager that comes with CM, as having it's icon there when I don't use it annoys me

Astro, Root Explorer, and when I need to, Bluetooth File Transfer.

Rusty! said:
Just Root Explorer. Have to freeze the OI File Manager that comes with CM, as having it's icon there when I don't use it annoys me
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I remove it..
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es file explorer, the best for me

HerrKuk said:
I remove it..
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And it comes back with each flash unless you mess with the zip each time. I got bored of doing that"

Astro of course!

Root Explorer
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Wow, I'm actually surprised that no one is using OI anymore. Anyway, thanks for the replies guys. Imma try ES file explorer in a bit...

Viewing phones system files

Now that I have my phone rooted. I want to be able to view my core system files. I.e. stock alert sounds and other core files. How do I do that. The file explorer I have now only shows me whats in my internal storage and sdcard.
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BackSeatSuicide said:
Now that I have my phone rooted. I want to be able to view my core system files. I.e. stock alert sounds and other core files. How do I do that. The file explorer I have now only shows me whats in my internal storage and sdcard.
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Just search in the market for "root file manager. "Root Explorer" is by far the best in my opinion.
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spc_hicks09 said:
Just search in the market for "root file manager. "Root Explorer" is by far the best in my opinion.
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+1 root explorer now that you have root you're going to need to sirens a little money on getting some essentials but root explorer to me is a must.
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i use es file explorer. Does the same thing and is free. I have never used root explorer so i can't compare specifics of each

revo_65 said:
i use es file explorer. Does the same thing and is free. I have never used root explorer so i can't compare specifics of each
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I am using es file explorer as well but I cant seem to view my system files. Only the internal storage and sdcard
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BackSeatSuicide said:
I am using es file explorer as well but I cant seem to view my system files. Only the internal storage and sdcard
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You have to go into settings and enable root explorer
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BackSeatSuicide said:
I am using es file explorer as well but I cant seem to view my system files. Only the internal storage and sdcard
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Click favorites in upper left then the phone icon

Rom toolbox from jrummy has a root file explorer as well.
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CM file manager

Hey guys.
Any thoughts or opinions about the new file manager in cm ?
I really like it.the root acces is good But it lacks a dark theme and some rotation enabled.
Also was wondering if i could use it on a non cm rom ? Maybe backup with tb ?

Ps: holy crap! You cant copy files to another folder ... you can create copy but you cant move it ? Wtf ?

Solid explorer still beats it.

I heard it can access root folders but can't open archive/zip files. The latter is a deal breaker for me. Still it's a good start
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Well working on BAKED-crespo 6. Just copied to /system/app. Set permissions to rw-r--r--. Reboot and done. Well so far does whatever I want. For sure will see updates.

I'm curious because i can do everything that everyone above is claiming they can't. Hmph...
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Make sure you have root access mode enabled
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xyience said:
I'm curious because i can do everything that everyone above is claiming they can't. Hmph...
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And where is the move setting brother? I cant get it to show up even when selecting files.

i love the ui.
but really need built in archive viewer.

The document editor is cool too
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raducux said:
Hey guys.
Any thoughts or opinions about the new file manager in cm ?
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I remove it every time I update a nightly on my phone. It's probably the worst thing I've ever seen. It looks like something written for X Windows 10 years ago. The interface, design and functionality is about as basic as you get.. CM team should stick to providing stablilty and integrated options into Android and not apps that there are already 1000 better choices of.

raducux said:
Ps: holy crap! You cant copy files to another folder ... you can create copy but you cant move it ? Wtf ?
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This was the first thing that I needed to do with a file manager with my latest install. I also found this to be a huge place where this file manager is lacking. Sticking with Root Explorer for now (I already bought it, might as well keep it).

Have it installed from my latest CM10 nightly, but would really like to be able to do a MD5 checksum on it, because I always like to do this for ZIPs before flashing, just in case. Don't know how easy / feasible / possible that would be, but would be nice.

I like the interface apart from that access time sucks.... As someone mentioned solid explorer which looks similar performs a lot better.
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Moving files in CM 11 File Manager
raducux said:
Ps: holy crap! You cant copy files to another folder ... you can create copy but you cant move it ? Wtf ?
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Yes you can! Select the file you want to move (tick the box) and then go to the location where you want it pasted. Then press the button on the bottom left, and select 'Move selection here'.

Better use root explorer
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Hi. I have LG G3 and I instaled cm file manager, but I can not activate root mode . Phone is rooted. Do you know how can I activate root mode? Thx.
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[Q] I'm rooted - shouldn't I be able to see files in the root folder?

I'm rooted and on Android Revolution HD 7.0
When I try to access the root folder in explorers ES, Astro and Solid they ask for SuperUser permission, which I grant but then the folders show empty.
I had problems a few days ago (see link) - where I ended up sideloading a ROM from my computer - could this be the cause?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40721580#post40721580

Im rooted too and I can see them with Rom Tool Box Pro.

rsktkr1 said:
Im rooted too and I can see them with Rom Tool Box Pro.
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Can you see them in Astro, ES or Solid Explorer?

Can be a issue with the read and write with the Rom. Might need to flash latest version if Nike fixed it or whatever
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Have you tried root explorer from play store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
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Just tried it - still getting an empty folder...
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