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need help with Root Explorer...

alright... I rooted my nook color, and I was wanting to change the screen specs to match the galaxy tab, but when I open my system > build.prop file in the root explorer, I can't change anything... any suggestions??
this is because the NookColor's stock LCD density is 169.333, which is pretty low (Galaxy Tab is 240). Unlike resolution, which is hardware-based, density is software-based and can be changed. If you search the market for LCD density, there are a couple apps that will do this--a free one that won't survive a hard reboot, and a paid one that (supposedly) will.
If you want to make it permanent for free, you can edit your build.prop file. Again, use Root Explorer to open system/build.prop (BACKUP FIRST!), find the following two lines:
ro.sf.lcd_density.xdpi=169.33333
ro.sf.lcd_density.ydpi=169.33333
If you wanted your density to be 250, you'd replace them with the following single line:
ro.sf.lcd_density=250
Save the edited file, and reboot.
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Mount the /system partition as r/w first, there is a button on the top.

Forgot to mention that I tried that.. I restarted root explorer... no change
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I just did it with mine no problems.
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long press "build.prop" and select "open in text editor" from the popup menu.

Also 240 will be way to big. The menus wont fit. Im on 200 right now and some screens are off but not to bad.
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arda99 said:
long press "build.prop" and select "open in text editor" from the popup menu.
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thanks... only time I'd used it was on my HTC Glacier (mytouch 4g), and I didn't have to do that... works like a champ

Can't get /system into r/w
I'm trying to change my build.prop file to change the display density on my NC.
I have an edited file waiting to be used.
I want to rename the original build.prop to something like build.old and copy the new file in next to it.
But Root Explorer won't change /system to r/w.
I can't rename the original file or paste the new file.
I can flip root "/" back and forth from r/o to r/w without problem.
But nothing happens when I touch or hold the button when in /system.
?????????

Did you figure this out? I am having the same issue modifying files for the hulu fix.

(Q) Edit build.prop

Hi mates. I am experiencing issues in editing the build.prop. I mean: even if I can access the file, when I try to save it, it tells me I cannot...
I use file expert to browse and jota text to edit (both free). Es file explorer does not allow me to set root option...maybe it it's not working with note yet...
In any case I don't know what to do to save the new build.prop.
Any suggestions?
Thx to all...
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Diamantes said:
Hi mates. I am experiencing issues in editing the build.prop. I mean: even if I can access the file, when I try to save it, it tells me I cannot...
I use file expert to browse and jota text to edit (both free). Es file explorer does not allow me to set root option...maybe it it's not working with note yet...
In any case I don't know what to do to save the new build.prop.
Any suggestions?
Thx to all...
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Es explorer works well. u might have found it if u searched.
Just make sure that u have enabled root options in the settings.

No.
As I wrote before, I don't know why but Es doesn't allow me to have root options enabled, so I was forced to find a new root explorer. The problem is that I can't save the new build.prop: the app tells me it cannot save the file...
Suggestions?
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Install File Expert, go to settings and enable "Root Explorer" (under "File Explorer Settings"), go back, press menu, more and then "Mount".

/system is mounted RO by default.
use a shell and as root type
Code:
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
you should get a full access now to all /system filesystem.

THANKS
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Install File Expert, go to settings and enable "Root Explorer" (under "File Explorer Settings"), go back, press menu, more and then "Mount".
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Thx mate. It worked. After chose the option "Mount", I edit also the properties of the file (write,read,all...). After that, File expert allowed me to choose the app to open the text file: I choose ES text, because Jota text continued not saving the file. I finally saved the build.prop file.
THX.
sibere said:
/system is mounted RO by default.
use a shell and as root type
Code:
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
you should get a full access now to all /system filesystem.
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Thank you too.
uff!! what a pain in the ....ss!

Thanks guys! I enabled the Root checkbox, but I cant mount!
I get a Mount failed message.
I tried to be in the / directory when issued the Mount command for RW (using GUI in that application), and being inside /system as well - same error.
I've granted the application Superuser permissions, so thats not it.

Sprint hotspot 5.1 hack?

Does anyone know a way to get this working on 5.1 for Sprint? Free hotspot, that is.

iainaaldrich said:
Does anyone know a way to get this working on 5.1 for Sprint? Free hotspot, that is.
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Edit build.prop and use sqlite to change settings.db
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1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Download root explorer and sqlite editor
4. Open sqlite editor
4.a - under the files tab navigate to "data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/global"
4.b - click the + symbol to add a new entry
4.c - In name section put "tether_dun_required" all lower case exactly as it appears here.
4.d - In value section put "0" thats the number zero.
4.e - click save and exit program.
5 Open root explorer
5.a - Under the root tab browse to "/system"
5.b - long press on file "build.prop" choose "open in text editor" choose "yes" to remount as read-write and continue
5.c - add this as a new line to the bottom of the file "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" all lower case exactly as it appears here. Just 1 uppercase letter here can make it not work.
5.d - save and exit
6 Reboot
7 Native tethering should work now.

Thank you kindly!
Edit:
Unfortunately I followed your instructions exactly and when I turn on hotspot I get "Unable to connect to data network; you may not be subscribed to Tethering or Hotspot service; please contact your phone company"
EDIT 2: After TWO reboots it works! Thanks again.

I understand half of that but let's see

How to get free hotspot= Get rid of stock ROM, flash custom ROM instead.

Wi-Fi Hotspot isn't working

Hi, i have a htc one m8 sprint. I use original rom, but i can't find hotspot anywhere. Please, help me. How do i fix this problem?

1. is your Bootloader unlocked
2. are you rooted
Requirements
Rooted Android device
Vanilla Android/AOSP-based firmware or custom ROM
Android 6.0 or higher
Step 1Install a Root-Enabled File Browser or build.prop Editor
To get this one going, you'll just need either a root-enabled file browser or a dedicated build.prop editor app to add a single line to your build.prop file. If you don't already have one of these already, here are a pair of free options:
Install root Explorer (below) or FX File Explorer for free from the Google Play Store
Install Build.prop Editor for free from the Google Play Store
I'll be demonstrating using a root file browser, but the basic premise should be just about the same regardless of which method you use.
Edit Your build.prop File
The build.prop file is located in the system folder on the root partition of your device, so navigate to this directory with your root file browser to begin. From here, make sure the folder is mounted as "read/write," then long-press the build.prop file and choose "Open with," then "Text editor."
Next, scroll down to the bottom of your build.prop file and press the enter button on your keyboard to add a new line. From here, regardless of if you're using a file browser or a dedicated build.prop editor, the process will be the same. Simply add the following line, then make sure to save your changes before exiting:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Step 3 Reboot & Enjoy Free Tethering
Once you've added the line to your build.prop file, all that's left to do is to reboot your phone. When that's taken care of, head to the "More..." entry in Android's main Settings menu, then select "Tethering & portable hotspot." From here, simply turn on the "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" option and connect your secondary device to begin tethering, and all the while, your carrier will be none the wiser.

Thanks. I'll try it.

zxhwk said:
1. is your Bootloader unlocked
2. are you rooted
Requirements
Rooted Android device
Vanilla Android/AOSP-based firmware or custom ROM
Android 6.0 or higher
Step 1Install a Root-Enabled File Browser or build.prop Editor
To get this one going, you'll just need either a root-enabled file browser or a dedicated build.prop editor app to add a single line to your build.prop file. If you don't already have one of these already, here are a pair of free options:
Install root Explorer (below) or FX File Explorer for free from the Google Play Store
Install Build.prop Editor for free from the Google Play Store
I'll be demonstrating using a root file browser, but the basic premise should be just about the same regardless of which method you use.
Edit Your build.prop File
The build.prop file is located in the system folder on the root partition of your device, so navigate to this directory with your root file browser to begin. From here, make sure the folder is mounted as "read/write," then long-press the build.prop file and choose "Open with," then "Text editor."
Next, scroll down to the bottom of your build.prop file and press the enter button on your keyboard to add a new line. From here, regardless of if you're using a file browser or a dedicated build.prop editor, the process will be the same. Simply add the following line, then make sure to save your changes before exiting:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Step 3 Reboot & Enjoy Free Tethering
Once you've added the line to your build.prop file, all that's left to do is to reboot your phone. When that's taken care of, head to the "More..." entry in Android's main Settings menu, then select "Tethering & portable hotspot." From here, simply turn on the "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" option and connect your secondary device to begin tethering, and all the while, your carrier will be none the wiser.
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I try it, but don't change anything. Other issue of my m8 is that, when i install ruu, don't show sprint screen. It show "htc one" logo. How i do full format it?
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in settings go to backup and do a full reset it will return your phone back to stock if that is what you are referring to
or open dialer and type ##786# this will also completely reset the phone as if you just bought it

How to keep third party apps from disappearing from Android Auto

So this is for any phone that is rooted. I kind of stumbled on it by just modifying/deleting entries inside of com.google.android.projection.gearhead. I use mixplorer cause its the easiest most user friendly.
1. Open mixplorer and navigate to /data/data/com.google.android.projection.gearhead/files/phenotype/shared/
2. Open gh.phenotype.pb as text with the in app code editor
3. Search for
AppValidation__blocked_packages_by_installer
4. Delete the line of the app your trying to use and save the file.
5. Press and hold on the file and select I on the top.
6. Change owner to root 0 and set permission to rw 600 if it's different.
That's it. My file hasn't updated since February 21 and I continually update Android auto and won't lose any app like obd2aa or fermata and the like. Hopefully it'll work for you too.

Hello, I have looked in the folder /data/data/com.google.android.projection.gearhead/files/phenotype/shared/, but I don't have the gh.phenotype.pb file as you can see in the screenshot. Can it be in another folder? Thank you

Nick_Gl said:
So this is for any phone that is rooted. I kind of stumbled on it by just modifying/deleting entries inside of com.google.android.projection.gearhead. I use mixplorer cause its the easiest most user friendly.
1. Open mixplorer and navigate to /data/data/com.google.android.projection.gearhead/files/phenotype/shared/
2. Open gh.phenotype.pb as text with the in app code editor
3. Search for
AppValidation__blocked_packages_by_installer
4. Delete the line of the app your trying to use and save the file.
5. Press and hold on the file and select I on the top.
6. Change owner to root 0 and set permission to rw 600 if it's different.
That's it. My file hasn't updated since February 21 and I continually update Android auto and won't lose any app like obd2aa or fermata and the like. Hopefully it'll work for you too.
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Hello, I have looked in the folder /data/data/com.google.android.projection.gearhead/files/phenotype/shared/, but I don't have the gh.phenotype.pb file as you can see in the screenshot. Can it be in another folder? Thank you

Buy Xiaomi

Check out these:
- King Installer - Install packages "as Google Play" to work around restrictions (Root optional)
- Android Auto - Xposed Unlocked - Bypass even more restrictions (Root required)