I just rooted with Towel root and did all the goodies (debloated, etc). I'd like to use Xposed for Gravity box or Wanam. I noticed some threads are complaints about the phone acting up after installing the framework, others say it's module associated.
Curious to how stable the framework is. Is anyone experiencing anything without running any modules, or with Wanam/Gravitybox?
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Nothing wrong with me so far
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Same here. All is good using wannam and Exposed G-Touchwiz
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Depends on what you want, I did the Xposed and Wanam, but lost private mode and S health. They worked fine but I do use the S health, so waiting to see if someone can get them all playing well together.
I have no issues with anything. Bloat gone and Knox disabled. I didn't buy the S5 for all of Samsung's gimmicky features, so I don't care if they're there or not.
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bookmonke said:
Depends on what you want, I did the Xposed and Wanam, but lost private mode and S health. They worked fine but I do use the S health, so waiting to see if someone can get them all playing well together.
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this is what you do to get s health to work:
Make sure the Xposed isn’t installed.
We need to change build.prop file inside the system partition, you can also get it done manually by using a file manager app or get a build prop editor on play store.
Once you find the build.prop file, look for the “ro.securestorage.support=true” line.
Now change the line to “ro.securestorage.support=false”.
Install the Xposed framework again.
The final step is wiping S Health app data, head to System -> App Manager -> ALL -> S Health then wipes the data. Now your Galaxy S5 should be able to runs Xposed framework and S Health simultaneously without any problems.
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I have no issues with anything. Bloat gone and Knox disabled. I didn't buy the S5 for all of Samsung's gimmicky features, so I don't care if they're there or not.
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Private mode works too, correct?
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freebee269 said:
this is what you do to get s health to work:
Make sure the Xposed isn’t installed.
We need to change build.prop file inside the system partition, you can also get it done manually by using a file manager app or get a build prop editor on play store.
Once you find the build.prop file, look for the “ro.securestorage.support=true” line.
Now change the line to “ro.securestorage.support=false”.
Install the Xposed framework again.
The final step is wiping S Health app data, head to System -> App Manager -> ALL -> S Health then wipes the data. Now your Galaxy S5 should be able to runs Xposed framework and S Health simultaneously without any problems.
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I tried this, but I could never get s health to work again even with Xposed uninstalled. I have gone back to unrooted stock for now.
All is good using Wannam, Exposed G-Touchwiz and RootCloak!
Just remember to enable the modules after you install and reboot to insure they're active.
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I just rooted with Towel root and did all the goodies (debloated, etc). I'd like to use Xposed for Gravity box or Wanam. I noticed some threads are complaints about the phone acting up after installing the framework, others say it's module associated.
Curious to how stable the framework is. Is anyone experiencing anything without running any modules, or with Wanam/Gravitybox?
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i am a rooting expert but i am new to xposed and dont really know how to use it. it there some tutorial out here somewhere ?
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i am a rooting expert but i am new to xposed and dont really know how to use it. it there some tutorial out here somewhere ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784311
Decided to install and run Wanam after reading your comments. Working fine and stable.
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Does private mode still work with xposed framework installed?
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Just a quick question I'm interested in rooting my phone however Barclays online banking won't open if it installed on a root phone can any one advise me?
Many Thanks
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Nope after rooting the app will not work. There's no workarounds either, sorry
It says it's unsecured while rooted... Truth is, it can't be that secure in the first place
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Wow really, interesting not sure why Barclays online banking should care if your phone is rooted or not, it is no less secure than Windows...
Root doesn't make a phone vulnerable as much as enabling security options like Unkown Sources ticked then blindly installing applications, enabling bluetooth constantly, and now possibilty NFC, and you don't have to be root to do that!!! 1000000 times more likely to get hacked like that.
Exactly!
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Nope after rooting the app will not work. There's no workarounds either, sorry
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Incidentally, you can install the Barclays app, then use a good file explorer, locate the su file and hide it. The Barclays app then works as usual
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I read a while back something like because you're rooted you're able to modify the app data or something along those lines
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Exactly!
Incidentally, you can install the Barclays app, then use a good file explorer, locate the su file and hide it. The Barclays app then works as usual
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This didn't work on my HTC Sensation - even unrooting completely would not fool the Barclays apps, such as Pingit or Mobile Banking. Maybe it was because I was running a CM10 Kang...
SF
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This didn't work on my HTC Sensation - even unrooting completely would not fool the Barclays apps, such as Pingit or Mobile Banking. Maybe it was because I was running a CM10 Kang...
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Crap application IMO
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I read a while back something like because you're rooted you're able to modify the app data or something along those lines
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Whoever said Barclays devs had a clue about what they were talking about?
Obviously most are aware Google Play have blocked any ad blocking apps but i had an apk. of AdAway from my Galaxy S3 so i installed it on my One but it does not appear to block all ads like it used to even when i manually update it and reboot there's always ads in certain apps, am i using an older version of this apk. or does anyone else have an alternative apk'. of any ad blocking app i could use, or is it something to do with the phone itself?
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unless you're running a modified kernel with the protection of /system partitions disabled, your host file gets replaced by default every time you reboot.
I've adblock 2.3 and it works fine, i don't have ads in apps
Which version do you have?
And see if you aren't running a custom kernel with /system partition protection disabled.
Have Trickdroid on my phone so I choose stock kernel as it's the most stable i believe, not ready to flash custom kernel yet as development is still in the early stages, running same version as above stated and not sure it blocks any ads, any other way around this without flashing a custom kernel?
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There's a mod that removes the protection from the stock kernel. It's in the development section.
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unless you're running a modified kernel with the protection of /system partitions disabled, your host file gets replaced by default every time you reboot.
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But only on full boot, no problem if you have fast boot enabled... Works fine for me without kernel mod in that basis
Only problem was I needed to install Ad away with titanium backup as it did not show up in the market for some reason
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But only on full boot, no problem if you have fast boot enabled... Works fine for me without kernel mod in that basis
Only problem was I needed to install Ad away with titanium backup as it did not show up in the market for some reason
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As i mentioned in the OP Google play no longer allow apps like ad away and similar ad blocking apps, ridiculous but what can you do.
I actually don't have fastboot enabled, I'll do that now and try again and report back.
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There's a mod that removes the protection from the stock kernel. It's in the development section.
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I'll keep this in mind cheers
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Ok enabling fastboot hasn't made any difference, rebooted and ads are still showing in apps.
@ gunnyman what's the name of this thing I need to look out for in development section, I'll give this a go.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230341
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230341
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Cheers mate but i wouldn't be totally 100% confident doing this in case I ****ed up again I'll ask if this be incorporated into Trickdroid.
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Adaway working fine here on ARHD8.0. Get f-droid apk, install, search for adaway, install, profit.
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Is your phone rooted??
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Had better luck with adblock plus than adaway, might want to try that instead.
This was one of the first things I installed (all of yesterday, when I got it).
First thing to note is that you don't have to reboot the phone, despite what the app says. Just activate it and go back to Home screen. In fact, a reboot, as noted above, will undo the effects of Ad-away.
I did notice that it seemed to disable itself at one point today, unless my phone rebooted at some point in my pocket without my knowledge, which would be disconcerting.
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Is your phone rooted??
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I'm not being smart mate but I've already said I'm running Trickdroid which is a custom ROM so figure it out for yourself :-\
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Orcworm said:
Had better luck with adblock plus than adaway, might want to try that instead.
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Do you have an up to date apk. for that mate?
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I just checked the "help" information in my AdAway app, it sets out instructions for a workaround for HTC S-on devices i.e. how to move the hosts file to data and put a symlink in system...
Think this answers the question in the OP
Per post 12 you can currently get AdAway here either directly or by installing F-Droid market (alternative to Play store)
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Do you have an up to date apk. for that mate?
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Aye you can grab it here:
https://adblockplus.org/downloads/adblockplusandroid-1.1.2.apk
If you're on stock ROM and don't want to use any kernel patch to make your /system partition writable, you can flash this little zip through recovery (e.g. CWM) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327934. Does exactly the same as the app (blocking hosts through system's hosts file) but applied via recovery
Where is the guide on how to root the att note 3?? best method noob friendly or a video to follow as I don't want to brick my phone.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QibUbKlrkOk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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So I won't be able to install a rom since there won't be a recovery?
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So I won't be able to install a rom since there won't be a recovery?
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You can't flash on this phone but you can use Safestrap to fake flash. There is a huge thread on it in the development section for this phone.
Which thread I wasn't able to find it
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Which thread I wasn't able to find it
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Not sure where all the people have gone that have an ability to search anymore, but here. It is even stickied in the development thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
lulu217783 said:
Where is the guide on how to root the att note 3?? best method noob friendly or a video to follow as I don't want to brick my phone.
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Even works on new updated firmware At&t pushed out.
N900AUCUBMJ5
Kingo is updated http://www.kingoapp.com/. They have more updates coming.
Lot of people now trust this method and It is one of the only ways to root right now.
I am using this method and have been since it came out.
11/26/13 On a warranty replacement with latest Kingo Root and firmware.
No problems what so ever, phone is perfect so far.
This method is so much faster and works perfectly.
Confirmed and working great on AT&T Note 3.
Does not trip the knox counter.
(It does show Custom Status but you can change it)
No factory reset, and no wiping data !!!!!!
One Click and your done.
SUPERSU
After that you can install XposedInstaller and WANAM.
There are some kool things you can do with that.
For one > Make it show Official Status instead of Custom.
My phone is sicker now !!!!!!! SWEET
Wanam Xposed
I have rooted my SM-N900A with Kingo root. I installed Exposed. And I have installed the Wanam module for Xposed. Under Security hacks, I have checked Fake system status. However, on reboot, it still says custom. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? Or what else I might need to do?
Make sure Wanam exposed is checked off inside of xposed installer under the modules section that will fix your problem if not try updating installer then will work "you do know you need installer correct
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Sorry I over read part where u said u had installed installer
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yammizz said:
Make sure Wanam exposed is checked off inside of xposed installer under the modules section that will fix your problem if not try updating installer then will work "you do know you need installer correct
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Yes. I installed it first. Downloaded .apk from XDA. Then downloaded Wanam from Play store. I checked the wanam module in Xposed. Rebooted. Still said custom. Went in and unchecked Fake system status. Rebooted. Checked Fake system status. Rebooted. Still shows custom. Should I uninstall wanam module, reinstall, and check it in xposed before trying to make any changes? Thank you for your help.
I'm trying to think what I did but how I explained in post I swear worked for me cuz I had same problem sorry can't be more of assistance
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I'm trying to think what I did but how I explained in post I swear worked for me cuz I had same problem sorry can't be more of assistance
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Not a problem. You did help. You told me about activating the module in Xposed. But I did fix it. I uninstalled wanam, downloaded and installed from the play store again. Then I checked it in Xposed, opened wanam, checked fake status and rebooted. It works now. Thank you for your help.
Glad you got it working
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all those who used kingo root. what will happen when 4.4 comes out in a few weeks? will we be able to update? im on the most recent release with kingo root.
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No one knows yet...
Best bet would be upgrade your super user to pro and tell it to attempt to hang onto root when upgrading.
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Has it been confirmed we will get 4.4 soon?
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all those who used kingo root. what will happen when 4.4 comes out in a few weeks? will we be able to update? im on the most recent release with kingo root.
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From what I heard 4.4 is several months away for AT&T users. AT&T is usually about 6 months behind the initial release of an Android version.
As for the root, King can be uninstalled simply bu going into settings for Super User. Once uninstalled the phone is returned to non-root stock. Then you can run the OTA once it comes. After the update, re-rooting will be the big question. Will Kingo still work? Who knows. Maybe AT&T will lock us down even tighter with that release.
Now that we have root, I want to finally utilize the phone!
What's safe to do in XPosed framework and what's not? What are common things people use it for? I'm familiar with flashing ROMs but haven't really used xPosed aside from installing one module for allowing better battery stats to work with Kit Kat.
I use the exchange security hack and the greenify module.
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meissen said:
Now that we have root, I want to finally utilize the phone!
What's safe to do in XPosed framework and what's not? What are common things people use it for? I'm familiar with flashing ROMs but haven't really used xPosed aside from installing one module for allowing better battery stats to work with Kit Kat.
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for me its safe to use
BUT if you downloaded a module NOT for you device or rom so you may get force close with the app that the module is modded (eg. module modded the settings app, so the settings app may not work) (you'll need to disable the module)
and its don't effect to the battery life :good:
thats all i got!
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For me, Root Cloaker, Greenify and Gravity Box all work just fine.
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For me, Root Cloaker, Greenify and Gravity Box all work just fine.
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Have you tried modifying the stock lock screen with Gravity Box? Thanks.
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Have you tried modifying the stock lock screen with Gravity Box? Thanks.
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doesnt work, i have the G900T and have been using GB for weeks, lockscreen mods have no effect on the TW lockscreen
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doesnt work, i have the G900T and have been using GB for weeks, lockscreen mods have no effect on the TW lockscreen
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Are you able to enable Soft Keys with GB? I'm super nervous about doing a few things since we do not have recovery (900A).
My warranty flag is still 0x0, but BootManager caused my kernel boot animation to change to the "Custom" unlocked padlock symbol.
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My warranty flag is still 0x0, but BootManager caused my kernel boot animation to change to the "Custom" unlocked padlock symbol.
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Might have to do with system apps being restricted from startup. And I've heard that changing from art to dalvik can trigger the custom status but just a thought
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Have you tried modifying the stock lock screen with Gravity Box? Thanks.
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I have not. Someone else posted it doesn't work, so I guess that's the answer. I use GB to tweak the status bar mainly b/c I like the date to show and I hate the stock TW white color. Other than that I don't mess with too many of the settings it can manipulate.
I've had better luck with Wanam Xposed than with Gravity Box on the gs5.
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Will have to check out Wanam Exposed. I was really hoping to have lockscreen widgets again.
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My warranty flag is still 0x0, but BootManager caused my kernel boot animation to change to the "Custom" unlocked padlock symbol.
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It goes back and forth for me. Different Xposed modules will add that message to your boot sequence, but a few reboots and it should go away.
Curious if anyone has tried to use the memory fix posted here for the ATT version of the galaxy s6 edge. I noticed that my build.prop doesn't have the lines mentioned that I should remove.
I have the Sprint Edge variant and would be interested in knowing as well. I've been scouring the various forums but to no avail.
I have tried both versions of the fix and they worked fine. Don't download the kernel, just make the changes to build.prop and reboot.
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Curious if anyone has tried to use the memory fix posted here for the ATT version of the galaxy s6 edge. I noticed that my build.prop doesn't have the lines mentioned that I should remove.
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Yes i did try it i used buildprop editor you can find the lines just change the values and just add those missing lines and values backup 1st your buildprop before doing it..its faster and smoother then much ram.
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I can confirm that adding those buildprop lines to the bottom, and deleting the duplicates from above did not cause any issues. Not sure if it improved performance just yet, but hopeful.
I did it correctly, been doing this for years... Yet I bootlooped and had to Odin stock reset. Not sure what went wrong, followed directions to the T. On Att edge.
I didn't get the kernel btw. I'll try again this weekend after I make a backup.
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I did it correctly, been doing this for years... Yet I bootlooped and had to Odin stock reset. Not sure what went wrong, followed directions to the T. On Att edge.
I didn't get the kernel btw. I'll try again this weekend after I make a backup.
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What app did you use in editing the buildprop?
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Mangtas_666 said:
What app did you use in editing the buildprop?
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Root Explorer
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Root Explorer
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Use Buildprop editor by jRummy Apps inc you can also backup your buildprop inside the app and its more easy to use.
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xketch said:
I did it correctly, been doing this for years... Yet I bootlooped and had to Odin stock reset. Not sure what went wrong, followed directions to the T. On Att edge.
I didn't get the kernel btw. I'll try again this weekend after I make a backup.
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Did you make sure the permissions of build.prop were at 0644 after editing? That could cause a bootloop if permissions aren't set correctly.
I did not. Thanks
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Can anyone provide some quick information on how to set permissions 0644?
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Can anyone provide some quick information on how to set permissions 0644?
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Install es file explorer.. go to the tools section on the left and select root. Then, click on the actual bar that says root explorer, and under "mount r/w", make sure to select rw for both root and system. Then go to your edited build.prop under /system and select it. Go to properties, and select permissions. You want to make sure that all three options (owner, group, and other) have read priveleges and that only owner has wite priveleges.. That's equivalent to 0644.
I've done it, just noticing that when seeing a video for more of the screen on time it turn off the screen