[SOLVED] Browse Note3 system files on Windows PC? - AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there a program similar to Android Commander or a way to browse Note 3 system files on Windows PC? I've tried Android Commander which works on my S2 Skyrocket but it doesn't work with Note 3.

Why not use the stock windows file explorer?
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If there is a way to access system and root files from explorer please explain to me how it's done. I know you can copy/delete files from storage on Androids using Windows.

I have been trying to find a good way to transfer files between the phone and the pc since 4.3 touchwiz came out. I've been using SSH Droid for months but something in our system is throwing it off because it doesn't work on my 4.3 Note 3 or Note 2, but does work on CM 4.3 on a different device. SSH Droid was great if we could just find out what's borking it on our phones.

vonerk said:
If there is a way to access system and root files from explorer please explain to me how it's done. I know you can copy/delete files from storage on Androids using Windows.
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Haven't tried on a note 3 or 4.3 device. Was legitimately asking you why you couldn't use it.
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Mad383Max said:
Haven't tried on a note 3 or 4.3 device. Was legitimately asking you why you couldn't use it.
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I just want to be able to browse root/system files and copy them to PC or transfer from PC to root/system. I used Android commander all the time with S2 Skyrocket and it worked flawlessly.

In case anybody else was wondering, I found this it seems to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181221

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[Q] When someone says /etc/....

I'm familiar with the linux filesystem, but what i'm not sure is how to access or view this file system. Say I wanted to place a file in /etc/system, what program can i use to do that? When connected to my PC via USB, all I get is the SD card with download..data...titanium backup..gps...etc
Cheers
Kops said:
I'm familiar with the linux filesystem, but what i'm not sure is how to access or view this file system. Say I wanted to place a file in /etc/system, what program can i use to do that? When connected to my PC via USB, all I get is the SD card with download..data...titanium backup..gps...etc
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First you need to root your phone. As the term implies it gives you root access.
Then use an app like root explorer to get into root directories, mount them as rw, then do as you will.
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Hello,
for me sounds like you need root access to your system to see this folders and a file explorer with root too like root explorer....but is not for free. I already didn´t found a free option.
Is only a idea...I didn´t try self
Edit: I was too slow :-D
rschenck said:
First you need to root your phone. As the term implies it gives you root access.
Then use an app like root explorer to get into root directories, mount them as rw, then do as you will.
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My phone is rooted with Darky's 9.5. I would know how to do this in linux, mounting...chmod for permissions, something like that...are you saying an app like root explorer lets me access /etc, /mnt, and so on? Are there free alternatives?
If you want you can try this both....but the feedback is very mixed..some like some hate
Android Mate Free
Super Manager
If you try please gimme a feedback

Android explorer for windows?

Is there something like that? I want to view my android file system in windows but don't know how. Something like root explorer but for windows. I tried Droid explorer and Android commander but they dont seem to find my device though. I have debugging enabled. Maybe its because km on a custom rom. ICS333.
Airdroid?
If your admin on your computer then you automatically have 'root' access. You have free will to do what you please, system32 (start, c:/, windows, system32) is where all the important stuff is. But don't go tampering with it otherwise you MAY have to reinstall windows
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speedyjay said:
If your admin on your computer then you automatically have 'root' access. You have free will to do what you please, system32 (start, c:/, windows, system32) is where all the important stuff is. But don't go tampering with it otherwise you MAY have to reinstall windows
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meant ANDROID file system.

Apps to SD (found a fix)

Does anyone have any ideas how I can enables apps2sd support? Or enable the move to SD option in the apps settings as I am running out of space, I'm 75% full (16gig) Bards tale takes up over 3gig! Want to use my SD card for games but I am stumped as to how to go about it?
(update found a way round it and it's working well for me so far)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45850877
I couldn't have managed this without the help of fellow xda members many thanks to everyone who helped me. And please remember to thank the dev of the windows fix. And me if it's helped you
l am in the same boat
englishmale said:
Does anyone have any ideas how I can enables apps2sd support? Or enable the move to SD option in the apps settings as I am running out of space, I'm 75% full (16gig) Bards tale takes up over 3gig! Want to use my SD card for games but I am stumped as to how to go about it?
Many thanks in advance
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Root your phone and try Link2Sd.
Disclaimer:
I can not confirm this.
I am not responsible for any damages or loses...
I'm rooted and I tried link2sd kept getting reboots till I removed the app?
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englishmale said:
I'm rooted and I tried link2sd kept getting reboots till I removed the app?
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Take backup before doing this. all apps installed after this will go to SD card
1. Get the Google Android SDK
- Unzip the file and place the folder onto your desktop or anywhere that can be easily accessed.
- find the platform tools folder (default, it should be : adt-bundle/sdk)
2. - Open the folder called " platform-tools"
- shift+right-click anywhere inside the folder and choose [Open Command Window Here]
3. Go onto your Android phone and select USB debugging
- Go to [System settings > Developer Options] and select USB Debugging (if the option is grayed out, unplug your phone first)
4. Enter in the following
adb devices
adb shell pm set-install-location 2
adb shell pm get-install-location
5. - if you did it right, the last output should say: 2 [external]
Disclaimer'
1. I cannot confirm it will work
2. I am not responsible for any damages or loses..
Done that too and apps refuse to install, both from Google play, and apk files.
Many thanks for trying to help tho, I'm looking at changing the vstab file somehow to swap sd0 with sd1
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@jos_031
THX for your work.. befor I`ll will try it.
some questions:
Is this work with "normal" Z1 or must it be rootet
What is the best way to get a free Z1
Whitch app is best used for a unbreakable backup?
THX
englishmale said:
Done that too and apps refuse to install, both from Google play, and apk files.
Many thanks for trying to help tho, I'm looking at changing the vstab file somehow to swap sd0 with sd1
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http://www.droidiser.com/2012/11/swap-internal-sdcard-external-mod-android.html
Umm wait, are we saying that despite the Z1 having SDCard support, you can't transfer apps to SDCard like you can on say a moto phone ?
techguyone said:
Umm wait, are we saying that despite the Z1 having SDCard support, you can't transfer apps to SDCard like you can on say a moto phone ?
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It is same for samsung s3 and s4 too..
englishmale said:
Does anyone have any ideas how I can enables apps2sd support? Or enable the move to SD option in the apps settings as I am running out of space, I'm 75% full (16gig) Bards tale takes up over 3gig! Want to use my SD card for games but I am stumped as to how to go about it?
Many thanks in advance
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Did you find any solution?
Got a part solution if you install the file from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42398581 and then I'm using gl2sd ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp) to move the files to sd card. It's not perfect but it's a start
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englishmale said:
Got a part solution if you install the file from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42398581 and then I'm using gl2sd ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp) to move the files to sd card. It's not perfect but it's a start
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Even so it works for me.
What firmware do you have?
rooted phone unable to move apps to SD card
peperusso said:
Even so it works for me.
What firmware do you have?
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Hi guys
I am unable to move my apps to the SD card , apply the fix from the above link ,but this unroots the phone so i have to run the SuperSUv2.zip file again to root the device , please advice
I am unable to move apps to my sd card on Sony Z1 C6903
With ROM modified (ParanoidAndroid, Cyanogenmod, SlimKat, ecc...) it is possible move apps to sd without other application (FolderMount, Link2SD, Apps2sd)?
same boat
waheedrafiq said:
Hi guys
I am unable to move my apps to the SD card , apply the fix from the above link ,but this unroots the phone so i have to run the SuperSUv2.zip file again to root the device , please advice
I am unable to move apps to my sd card on Sony Z1 C6903
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I'm in the exact same boat, was there any resolution??
AppS2D
SpEnTBoY said:
I'm in the exact same boat, was there any resolution??
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Hi mate
yes is the answer , what I had to do was apply ten different patches and use flashtool to rom the phone , this work , in xda search for App2SD card Z1 issue

trasnfer files to GG to flash in twrp??

i have rooted and installed twrp and created a backup... but how do i load files onto the Galaxy Gear so that i can flash them??? It doesnt show up in the devices like my Note 3 to just drag and drop into a folder...thanks
tttuning said:
i have rooted and installed twrp and created a backup... but how do i load files onto the Galaxy Gear so that i can flash them??? It doesnt show up in the devices like my Note 3 to just drag and drop into a folder...thanks
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Just look here, it has a guide on how to do everything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562997
Ill take a look. Thanks
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Im trying to install a zip file for a theme....its the factory rom but rooted on gear and trying to flash the realistic icons theme.......
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Can you transfer files via bluetooth???
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tttuning said:
i have rooted and installed twrp and created a backup... but how do i load files onto the Galaxy Gear so that i can flash them??? It doesnt show up in the devices like my Note 3 to just drag and drop into a folder...thanks
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I usually download file on phone then transfer with Bluetooth to gear.Then when I open twrp I go to my Bluetooth folder then flash.You can also put mobilgo on computer and transfer that way.
You can put a app from market called Bluetooth file transfer on phone to transfer files.There's a guide somewhere on how to do it but it says you need app on both devices but you only need on phone.Its very easy to do,if you need help pm me.
How are you transfering with bluetooth??? Are you stock or rooted???
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Cannot capture screenshots

I have run into a problem as of late and it occurs in every ROM which I load.
I cannot capture a screenshot. I get an error message indicating I don't have enough storage space which is untrue or it isn't allowed by my tap or organization.
Anyone else encounter this?
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markwebb said:
I have run into a problem as of late and it occurs in every ROM which I load.
I cannot capture a screenshot. I get an error message indicating I don't have enough storage space which is untrue or it isn't allowed by my tap or organization.
Anyone else encounter this?
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Can you save files to your sdcard? what about /sdcard/pictures/screenshots?
Did you ever use ADB or MTP in recovery to copy /sdcard data back to your device?
rootSU said:
Can you save files to your sdcard? what about /sdcard/pictures/screenshots?
Did you ever use ADB or MTP in recovery to copy /sdcard data back to your device?
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Yes, I am always saving files to my sd card including OTG. I don't believe I have used ADB or MTP to copy data back to the device, as I always use TWRP or tibu for app data. I have reflashed my phone a few times to the factory image only.
Would be decrypted create this?
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markwebb said:
Yes, I am always saving files to my sd card including OTG. I don't believe I have used ADB or MTP to copy data back to the device, as I always use TWRP. I have reflashed my phone a few times to the factory image only.
Would be decrypted create this?
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Shouldn't do. I am fully dercytped and can take screenshots. Please can you check specifically that you can create files using a file manager in /sdcard/pcitures/screenshots
rootSU said:
Shouldn't do. I am fully dercytped and can take screenshots. Please can you check specifically that you can create files using a file manager in /sdcard/pcitures/screenshots
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Hmmm. I could not copy a pic to that folder. Is there a setting or build prop. I need to change?
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markwebb said:
Hmmm. I could not copy a pic to that folder. Is there a setting or build prop. I need to change?
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Sounds like the permissions on that folder is screwed. Typically this happens when data is copied back to sdcard when booted into recovery...
It can usually be fixed by flashing this zip in recovery. I would recommend backing up your data first though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2849968&d=1405300107
What application are you trying to take the screenshot in? If I tried taking a screenshot in Google play movies it won't work and would say that. Elsewhere it works
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zephiK said:
What application are you trying to take the screenshot in? If I tried taking a screenshot in Google play movies it won't work and would say that. Elsewhere it works
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He has a permissions issue on the stock-used screenshot folder. But yes, some apps do block it and give the same error. I forgot that
rootSU said:
Sounds like the permissions on that folder is screwed. Typically this happens when data is copied back to sdcard when booted into recovery...
It can usually be fixed by flashing this zip in recovery. I would recommend backing up your data first though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2849968&d=1405300107
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Thanks. That did the trick and I didn't lose data!
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