So, this is my first post, I've been reading the forums for a long time and today I wanted to answer to a thread in Dev, but as I never posted before, I cant.
So, I have a Xperia V and its now rooted, Firmware build number is 9.1.A.0.490, locked but unlockable bootloader, if anyone want to know.
This is a answer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186821
I downloaded both the EasyRootingToolkit_XPERIA-Z posted by DooMLoRD and the Root_with_Restore_v21 by bin4ry to see what they did.
After running a diff on the files from the two "packages" I can see that its basicly the same thing exept that bin4ry have a typo in step3.sh where he is trying to remove a folder "/system/bin/rmdir /data/usf" This will give an error, not to worry, the "original" posted by DooMLoRD does not contain the line at all. Bin4ry's version does also forget to tell you that in order to find "Service tests->Display" you have to call *#*#7378423#*#*
So how to root from linux?
Basicly open the runme.bat from any of the two packages and eather change the path for adb from folder\adb.exe to folder/adb, make adb executable chmod+x folder/adb and run the script. (You might need to remove some other BASIC specific code in the bat and change it to sh compatible script)
Or, you can, like me, manually run the commands after reading all the files (*.bat,*.sh,etc) to see what hapens to the phone.
Also apps like trackId and so on works as they should after rooting.
I hope this can help someone and try at your own risk.
Can you send a PM to Bin4ry to let him know what you have found out in his script.
Excelllent first post by the way!
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Hey.
Thanks for informing me BUT the rmdir of data/usf is intended! Wh Do you think it shouls not be there? For xperia Z you need to remove it in order to get NFC working again
Regards
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Oh. Okey, but on the V, at least, the folder contains an other folder so the command fails because you first remove all the files in that folder and than try to remove the folder itself, this gives us 'directory not empty'. If it's not the same on Z, don't bother, but otherwise just remove the dir and files with 'rm -rf dir/to/remove'
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Creekone said:
Oh. Okey, but on the V, at least, the folder contains an other folder so the command fails because you first remove all the files in that folder and than try to remove the folder itself, this gives us 'directory not empty'. If it's not the same on Z, don't bother, but otherwise just remove the dir and files with 'rm -rf dir/to/remove'
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Yeah you're right. I will make it rm -rf in v22 do be sure it does not yell any errors on different phones
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Hi all, i want to update the info, after rooting the V, I got the latest firmware update from sony, it resulted in a crash loop of all apps on the phone, so I had to boot windoze in vmware and repair with pc companion and root again. I now have latest Nordic stock rom rooted.
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Hi,
Im trying to do this on my darky 9.3 i9000 phone
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/guide-gps-quickest-fix-solution.2022/
but Im not able to to override the file in this dir system\etc for what reason ever why?
What file explorer did you use and did you mount system as R/W?
Im using astro how do I mount the system in the right way? Im just using the draky rom with voodoo kernel and lagfix.
Thx
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Hm I installed the app called remount rw/ro from market and I still cant exchange the file... What Im doing wrong please help!
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audino said:
Hm I installed the app called remount rw/ro from market and I still cant exchange the file... What Im doing wrong please help!
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Download the android SDK, use adb shell to remount system by hand and exchanges the files you want by hand.
If something doesn't work then you can tell us what the error read and we can provide further help.
Info on adb shell is available through forum search or google .
Dark3n said:
Download the android SDK, use adb shell to remount system by hand and exchanges the files you want by hand.
If something doesn't work then you can tell us what the error read and we can provide further help.
Info on adb shell is available through forum search or google .
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Sorry Im searching now for 2h and couldnt find any way to get this working.
I downloaded the sdk but Im not able to connect to the phone...
Im dont know how to find the right tutorial, I need one to setup my ADB and connect to the phone and afterwords to remount the system...
I would suggest using Root Explorer, which allows you to remount directories as R/W.
rschenck said:
I would suggest using Root Explorer, which allows you to remount directories as R/W.
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Best buy EVER! THANKs
does anyone can tell me how to edit android system file without root?
Sorry for my bad english
Not possible i guess. Only root users will get access to System partition. If not rooted, you'll only able to access the SD-card folder only.
If there is any exceptions, correct me if I'm wrong.
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He is right not Possible ..
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Yea root dude. Wont hurt you
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It's simply not possible ..
and if you are on xda then your device should be rooted .. ! ! So that you can take the full advantage of being a member of it
Go ahead and root your device
Cheers
root ur devices to take control on system files...
It's impossible.
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Yes, it's impossible, you have to root......may I suggest you this: Universal Gingerbread Root & Unroot 2.3.3 -> 2.3.7+ ?
actually it is possible with abd it is like a temp root
what you need is a stock kernel in which ro.debuggable is set to 1 and you can use adb root command to push and pull files to system dont know about deleting
but still it is far better to root the device.
dhlalit11 said:
actually it is possible with abd it is like a temp root
what you need is a stock kernel in which ro.debuggable is set to 1 and you can use adb root command to push and pull files to system dont know about deleting
but still it is far better to root the device.
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...-.-'...dhlalit11...temp root=root...but only temporary, but is always root...then the answer is always the same...it's impossible without root.
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...-.-'...dhlalit11...temp root=root...but only temporary, but is always root...then the answer is always the same...it's impossible without root.
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i said like temp root and temp root
Download astro file manager go to manage my files > preferences > directory options > home directory > press UP from the top until you see / > then scroll a little bit and there will be an "Ok or Cancel" > press OK then restart astro > DONE!
One problem just ROOT your phone root wont hurt right?
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kenjilucas19 said:
It is possible open astro file manager and set home directory (i dont know what is called) to /
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Yes...and then?!? also if you can see the system folders without root you can't do nothing.
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EVIL THOR said:
Yes...and then?!? also if you can see the system folders without root you can't do nothing.
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yes thats right, we need to mount system to r/w and thats need root, if not then we'll just in r/o state and we can only see and do nothing about it
I think it's possible
I have the same problem. I want to change the system sounds.
Today I was looking in my files with astro file manager. I noticed a little phone icon in the path. I tapped it and i got in the system partition.
P.S I have a galaxy nexus. It has no sd card. I don't know if it works with other phones.
I'd use adb, as dheerai said. I think u mean with 'root' that u flash sth with loosing warranty. But using adb doesnt void warranty, i think, cause if it would, no single developer using adb (and they do use it!) would loose his phones warranty and this might not be googles intention.
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what if the phone don't have root....?
If you just want to view them then just flash TWRP flashing doesn't require root and you can view them and if you want to edit them then sorry there's no way to edit them without rooting
Can you please elaborate the process about how to edit the system files through adb commands?
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...-.-'...dhlalit11...temp root=root...but only temporary, but is always root...then the answer is always the same...it's impossible without root.
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How to temporarily root using adb
I've been looking for some time now on how to root the Xperia TL on a Mac. I've tried Bin4ry's Root with Restore using the RunMe.sh script with no luck. I'm new to Android, and I got this phone at the end of last year. I have already backed up my data using Carbon, backed up my Nova desktop, and transferred those backups to my Mac.
TLDR: Does anybody know to how to root Xperia TL (build 7.0.B.1.152, model LT30at) using Mac OS 10.8?
If I have forgotten any necessary information, please let me know.
SphereOfCuriosity said:
I've been looking for some time now on how to root the Xperia TL on a Mac. I've tried Bin4ry's Root with Restore using the RunMe.sh script with no luck. I'm new to Android, and I got this phone at the end of last year. I have already backed up my data using Carbon, backed up my Nova desktop, and transferred those backups to my Mac.
TLDR: Does anybody know to how to root Xperia TL (build 7.0.B.1.152, model LT30at) using Mac OS 10.8?
If I have forgotten any necessary information, please let me know.
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You have to install the Backup & Restore app that Binr4ry's method uses manually on the TL stock firmware as AT&T removed it. You can download it here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2uqvhllf0ngrr4n/backuprestore.zip then try rooting again.
As a side note you were able to use Carbon without issue to backup your apps? did you do it to the cloud or sd card?
I actually did two backups: using Backup & restore and Carbon.
Carbon was a breeze to use. Just select the apps you want to backup, and choose where to. I did it to my SD card because the cloud options are Premium features.
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SphereOfCuriosity said:
I actually did two backups: using Backup & restore and Carbon.
Carbon was anything but problematic. It was easy to use. Just select the apps you want to backup, and choose where to. I did it to my SD card because the cloud options are Premium features.
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You're going too deep into it lol. I don't remember having to create any backups when i rooted. Just install the app, root using Binary's method but make sure your also in usb debugging mode or it wont work. When you start Binary's method and it detects a phone it sends a backup or some **** that you restore within the Backup & Restore app. You'll get it man
File Problems?
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You're going too deep into it lol. I don't remember having to create any backups when i rooted. Just install the app, root using Binary's method but make sure your also in usb debugging mode or it wont work. When you start Binary's method and it detects a phone it sends a backup or some **** that you restore within the Backup & Restore app. You'll get it man
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I've been trying Bin4ry's for some time, but I keep getting:
Code:
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 110: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
Successful, going to reboot your device!
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 112: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
Waiting for device to show up again ...
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 114: ping: command not found
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 115: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
Copying files to it's place ...
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 147: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
I don't know what is going on, but this is getting bothersome. I haven't touched any items in the folder, so I can't say anything's wrong from that perspective.
SphereOfCuriosity said:
I've been trying Bin4ry's for some time, but I keep getting:
Code:
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 110: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
Successful, going to reboot your device!
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 112: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
Waiting for device to show up again ...
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 114: ping: command not found
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 115: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
Copying files to it's place ...
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 147: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
I don't know what is going on, but this is getting bothersome. I haven't touched any items in the folder, so I can't say anything's wrong from that perspective.
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Whats the problem, its says sucessful and to reboot...?
Reboot
gregbradley said:
Whats the problem, its says sucessful and to reboot...?
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My phone doesn't reboot, and none of the files can found. I would have pasted all of the Terminal, but it too large of a text chunk to be sensible for me to paste.
Disconnect the phone, and reboot it yourself
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Backup file
gregbradley said:
Disconnect the phone, and reboot it yourself
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Well, my problem is that the script is not prompting the phone with the Backup & restore dialog, therefore nothing is actually happening on the phone. My display is only showing what I've been using while I wait for alternatives.
SphereOfCuriosity said:
Well, my problem is that the script is not prompting the phone with the Backup & restore dialog, therefore nothing is actually happening on the phone. My display is only showing what I've been using while I wait for alternatives.
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Have you installed the backup app that spectre told you to install?
Spectre51 said:
You have to install the Backup & Restore app that Binr4ry's method uses manually on the TL stock firmware as AT&T removed it. You can download it here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2uqvhllf0ngrr4n/backuprestore.zip then try rooting again.
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Backup app
gregbradley said:
Have you installed the backup app that spectre told you to install?
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Yessir, I did.
SphereOfCuriosity said:
I've been trying Bin4ry's for some time, but I keep getting:
Code:
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 110: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
Successful, going to reboot your device!
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 112: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
Waiting for device to show up again ...
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 114: ping: command not found
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 115: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
Copying files to it's place ...
/Users/user/Desktop/android/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.zip Folder/RunMe.sh: line 147: ./stuff/adb: No such file or directory
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
I don't know what is going on, but this is getting bothersome. I haven't touched any items in the folder, so I can't say anything's wrong from that perspective.
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Ok, you are having the EXACT same issues I was having.
First download the apk Spectre has supplied I will also attach it to this reply
Then copy paste it to your phone via "Computer" or "My Computer" Just drop it anywhere right in there. NOT IN A FOLDER
Open up Astro or any file manager, hit manage my files or whatever to get to "/mnt/sdcard" (thats what mine says on my lt30at)
Click the Backup-Restore file and it will promt an install
Go ahead and Install it
Then, You can also utilize Androxyde Flashtool for Windows, do the installation, then check out Flashtool directory (Flashtool/drivers) and locate “Flashtool-drivers.exe”. Double-click on it, choose Xperia TX, Flashmode, and Fastboot Drivers. To check if the drivers are properly installed, look at Device Manager.
Ok, now Grab Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v Here ---> http://uploaded.net/file/0fpyh5c5
Then go to this video and follow him WORD FOR WORD.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Do not skip around the video or try to skip some steps. Just trust me here.
If you have followed what I have said here to the T then you should be golden.
If I have missed something in this guide for the lt30at please let me know guys.
Hit thanks if I have helped you.:highfive:
S0UND.w4v said:
Ok, you are having the EXACT same issues I was having.
First download the apk Spectre has supplied I will also attach it to this reply
Then copy paste it to your phone via "Computer" or "My Computer" Just drop it anywhere right in there. NOT IN A FOLDER
Open up Astro or any file manager, hit manage my files or whatever to get to "/mnt/sdcard" (thats what mine says on my lt30at)
Click the Backup-Restore file and it will promt an install
Go ahead and Install it
Then, You can also utilize Androxyde Flashtool for Windows, do the installation, then check out Flashtool directory (Flashtool/drivers) and locate “Flashtool-drivers.exe”. Double-click on it, choose Xperia TX, Flashmode, and Fastboot Drivers. To check if the drivers are properly installed, look at Device Manager.
Ok, now Grab Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v Here ---> http://uploaded.net/file/0fpyh5c5
Then go to this video and follow him WORD FOR WORD.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Do not skip around the video or try to skip some steps. Just trust me here.
If you have followed what I have said here to the T then you should be golden.
If I have missed something in this guide for the lt30at please let me know guys.
Hit thanks if I have helped you.:highfive:
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To root my LT30at I flashtooled to the X.303 O2 firmware, than ran what is basically binary's script in the flashtool app. It immediately pops up the dialog asking if I want to restore the backup, roots and reboots the phone.
Flashing
scythekain said:
To root my LT30at I flashtooled to the X.303 O2 firmware, than ran what is basically binary's script in the flashtool app. It immediately pops up the dialog asking if I want to restore the backup, roots and reboots the phone.
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I thought flashing wiped your phone? Or is that just flashing ROMs?
ROOTED
I did it and all went well! Thanks to those who helped!
Now I figure out what all the fuss was about for rooting.
(I take precautions. I've been researching this since the week after I got my phone.)
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I thought flashing wiped your phone? Or is that just flashing ROMs?
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You can leave the checkbox for wipe data unchecked and sometimes there won't be any issues.
Problems rooting xperia
Hi,
Im trying to root my xperoa lt30at since i dont need the AT&T software and the phone is getting really slow lately. I have android 4.1.2 version, build number 9.1.f.1.120.
Im trying bin4ry methot but when i get to the backup & restore step the phone showa me a warning but i cant press anything to go further, like the app freezes.
Can anyone tell me what im i doing wrong or what should i do to resolve this problem please?
Thank you all
Hello guys
I am at 4.4.4 rooted and I just realized that I cannot install a custom bootanimation on my Z1. I tried with recovery, manually, with app but nothing. Pls help me
mitsosJL said:
Hello guys
I am at 4.4.4 rooted and I just realized that I cannot install a custom bootanimation on my Z1. I tried with recovery, manually, with app but nothing. Pls help me
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You know there's just one solution to this, and it takes time..
ruggyboss said:
You know there's just one solution to this, and it takes time..
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Which?
mitsosJL said:
Hello guys
I am at 4.4.4 rooted and I just realized that I cannot install a custom bootanimation on my Z1. I tried with recovery, manually, with app but nothing. Pls help me
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It seems to me that you have problem either of your root or correct permission of bootanimation you try to install. What happened when you try to install it?
kulvertti said:
It seems to me that you have problem either of your root or correct permission of bootanimation you try to install. What happened when you try to install it?
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I'm rooted and it isn't the permissions
I even deleted the original bootanimation and when opened again the folder it was there again
mitsosJL said:
I'm rooted and it isn't the permissions
I even deleted the original bootanimation and when opened again the folder it was there again
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You used file explorer to check out your /system/media folder right? which one? But if you delete something there it not supposed to be there if you have correct rw permission there. I first think that it could be problem with bootanimation you try to install but if you can't delete something there for good I guess first look at your permission to write that folder.
kulvertti said:
You used file explorer to check out your /system/media folder right? which one? But if you delete something there it not supposed to be there if you have correct rw permission there. I first think that it could be problem with bootanimation you try to install but if you can't delete something there for good I guess first look at your permission to write that folder.
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I tried many and different bootanimations not just one and with different ways. I'm rooted and I use the root browser and the permissions are right. But the when I delete the original bootanimation or overwrite it after entering the media file it is there. (when I tried with recovery I got an error)
mitsosJL said:
I tried many and different bootanimations not just one and with different ways. I'm rooted and I use the root browser and the permissions are right. But the when I delete the original bootanimation or overwrite it after entering the media file it is there. (when I tried with recovery I got an error)
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May I ask if you can change anything else in that folder in away it last after reboot?
kulvertti said:
May I ask if you can change anything else in that folder in away it last after reboot?
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Basically no and yes. I moved the audio folder it moved successful but when I got back it was both at the moved and original location.
It's like the system generates the missing files by it self
mitsosJL said:
Basically no and yes. I moved the audio folder it moved successful but when I got back it was both at the moved and original location.
It's like the system generates the missing files by it self
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I was suggesting factory reset.. Anyway have you tried another root file manager? (i use root explorer and everything works here, but you should try several apps)
ruggyboss said:
I was suggesting factory reset.. Anyway have you tried another root file manager? (i use root explorer and everything works here, but you should try several apps)
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Nope I prefer staying with the original bootanimation than doing factory reset
mitsosJL said:
Basically no and yes. I moved the audio folder it moved successful but when I got back it was both at the moved and original location.
It's like the system generates the missing files by it self
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Root again. Use "Easy Root Tool". If it stuck cleaning part just run it again and you should be good.
I was trying to change Xperia S bootanimation last year. Ending up to find that problem is much deeper then basic root and root explorer.
Didn't find the way how to apply custom one.
As I remember is somehow connected with bootloader or kernel
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Don't know about Xperia S but with Z1 I can change bootanimation. I use X-plore by Lonely Cat Games with r/w rights and have zero problems.
I would suggest you do not have root.
Check if you have killed the ric.
Goto sys/kernel/security/Sony_ric and see if the file called enable says 0 or 1. Also check it just after a reboot.
If it's a 1 you will lose write permissions to the system partition after a reboot, which explains the symptoms you are talking about.
Changing the boot animation had nothing to do with kernel or bootloader, you just have to change the bootamimation.zip in system /media
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gregbradley said:
I would suggest you do not have root.
Check if you have killed the ric.
Goto sys/kernel/security/Sony_ric and see if the file called enable says 0 or 1. Also check it just after a reboot.
If it's a 1 you will lose write permissions to the system partition after a reboot, which explains the symptoms you are talking about.
Changing the boot animation had nothing to do with kernel or bootloader, you just have to change the bootamimation.zip in system /media
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It is 1
What should I do to fix it?
mitsosJL said:
It is 1
What should I do to fix it?
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Root your device again. Go here [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900 and follow instructions from OP.
Flash this https://www.dropbox.com/s/hvzh6ztcuur3vzw/disable_ric_file.zip
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I have a rooted Xperia Z1 running 4.4.4, is there any way for me to please get write access to folder /system without unlocking the bootloader?
valle2000 said:
I have a rooted Xperia Z1 running 4.4.4, is there any way for me to please get write access to folder /system without unlocking the bootloader?
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Rooting is enough to access to the System folder
No need to unlock the Bootloader
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valle2000 said:
I have a rooted Xperia Z1 running 4.4.4, is there any way for me to please get write access to folder /system without unlocking the bootloader?
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You don't need to unlock the bootloader to have write access to system folder. Install SuperSU from Play Store and use root explorer of your choice.
By the way. Wrong thread to ask questions.
kulvertti said:
You don't need to unlock the bootloader to have write access to system folder. Install SuperSU from Play Store and use root explorer of your choice.
By the way. Wrong thread to ask questions.
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I have SuperSU and I’ve tried lots of different file managers with root support (like ES file manager or Root Explorer), but when selecting RW on / or /system nothing happens. And when checking again it always says RO instead of RW. Its like something still is blocking RW access to those folders.
Maybe this mean bootloader must be unlocked and a custom ROM is needed to access /system after 4.4.4?
(Sorry about posting in wrong thread, please feel free to move it).
I have 4.4.4 installed on locked bootloader and have no issues with RW access to system folder. You might want to try re-rooting with rootkitXperia tool.
valle2000 said:
I have a rooted Xperia Z1 running 4.4.4, is there any way for me to please get write access to folder /system without unlocking the bootloader?
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Try this link https://seo-michael.co.uk/enable-root-browsing-on-es-file-explorer/ and make sure you have rooted your phone properly.
You have not killed the ric.
Google for to do it.
Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54689512
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gregbradley said:
You have not killed the ric.
Google for to do it.
Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54689512
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In that thread you say to check if a certain file in sys/kernel/security/Sony_ric but this folder is empty in my phone. (And the option to show hidden files is enabled in ES file manager as well).
Create the file and put a 0 in it, save it, reboot and check again
Or just flak the package I linked and check again
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