So, Now that you're rooted.....?? - Droid X General

What do you guys do first with this bad boy now????
I am looking for some ideas from you guys on what you guys do after rooting.
I know I want to remove the bloat, but I am not sure how without paying for root explorer....
Anyways, feel free to leave words of wisdom about your rooting adventure!!!

I removed the preinstalled apps and installed Wireless Tethering.

HostileJava said:
I removed the preinstalled apps and installed Wireless Tethering.
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What did you use to remove them?? or which files? -Thanks

remove bloat via adb
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jdkoreclipse said:
remove bloat via adb
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I have adb only half working unfortunatly... I rooted without it using this: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-hacks/62450-how-root-without-using-adb.html
Anyone know of a free alternative to root explorer??? I suppose I could take the time to rm -r all through the terminal emulator... but that would take quite a while....

i have an incredible, and adb was the only way to root until a week ago. i have to say, i like adb better than the new easy root methods.
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jdkoreclipse said:
i have an incredible, and adb was the only way to root until a week ago. i have to say, i like adb better than the new easy root methods.
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Uh.. ok? Care to specify why or maybe even address my question regarding root explorer??

cbaty08 said:
Uh.. ok? Care to specify why or maybe even address my question regarding root explorer??
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if you want a file manager astro is good. if you want the frills of root explorer, then get it. i prefer just using astro for file manager, and adb for everything else, but x users cant have custom recovery, and most x usere so not have adb set up.
and easy root methods are good for people who are not good with adb, but since android IS linix, you and the shell will cross paths evwntually.
ps. sorry if i came off strongly amd made lots of typos.
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jdkoreclipse said:
if you want a file manager astro is good. if you want the frills of root explorer, then get it. i prefer just using astro for file manager, and adb for everything else, but x users cant have custom recovery, and most x usere so not have adb set up.
and easy root methods are good for people who are not good with adb, but since android IS linix, you and the shell will cross paths evwntually.
ps. sorry if i came off strongly amd made lots of typos.
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I've got ASTRO, but it doesn't have root permissions.... like I cannot rename root files with it....

cbaty08 said:
I've got ASTRO, but it doesn't have root permissions.... like I cannot rename root files with it....
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i just looked in the market really quickly and found an app called android mate (free) i havent tested it yet.
edit: it replaces homescreen, so get an app called home switcher and it will launch your homes.
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jdkoreclipse said:
i just looked in the market really quickly and found an app called android mate (free) i havent tested it yet.
edit: it replaces homescreen, so get an app called home switcher and it will launch your homes.
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I don't want a diff. home.. I use LauncherPro for that anyways....
I need a file explorer with SuperUser abilities......
UPDATE: get root explorer here: http://www.4shared.com/get/DHtj78rk...sionid=EAB7E9B01C8F962A064F3ED794D6D883.dc209

if you want to remove the bloat just use titanium backup. just back up the files and then uninstall them. a lot simpler than using adb.

I can't get wireless tether to work.
Anyone have any luck?
Bluetooth tether worked before rooting.

generic.imitation said:
if you want to remove the bloat just use titanium backup. just back up the files and then uninstall them. a lot simpler than using adb.
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So i used a method i read elsewhere and just renamed the apk to bak so the system doesn't read the file and no longer runs it. Easy as pie with root explorer : )
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Izord said:
I can't get wireless tether to work.
Anyone have any luck?
Bluetooth tether worked before rooting.
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Try out barnacle from the market. Free and easy.
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[Q] Overclocking GummyJar 2.5

Sorry if I'm missing something, but is there a new way to overclock this rom? I've tried the stuff in that thread posted a while ago, I don't think that method works with this rom anymore. I was wondering if there was any other new ways to do it? And also, is there a way to keep it overclocked after you reboot?
Download and installed jrummy's app from the market
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any way to do it with out an app?
peach007 said:
any way to do it with out an app?
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this^
10char
You can try my DOOverclock Tool. You just run the script and yeah.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=813855
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You can try my DOOverclock Tool. You just run the script and yeah.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=813855
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thats the thread i was talking about. im probably the one here that's doing it wrong... when i run the script, it doesnt complete successfully, it says access is denied. is there something im doing wrong?
edit: added a picture. i think.
xxrobxx92 said:
thats the thread i was talking about. im probably the one here that's doing it wrong... when i run the script, it doesnt complete successfully, it says access is denied. is there something im doing wrong?
edit: added a picture. i think.
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You might need to get superuser first.
Open terminal emulator and type su and enter. Then run it.
darkonion said:
You might need to get superuser first.
Open terminal emulator and type su and enter. Then run it.
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ive tried that, unsuccessfully. but i was browsing around and discovered a free overclocking app that was made for the milestone 2 that is also compatible with the droid 2 and the droid x
xxrobxx92 said:
ive tried that, unsuccessfully. but i was browsing around and discovered a free overclocking app that was made for the milestone 2 that is also compatible with the droid 2 and the droid x
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what is it?
I think he might be talking about this: http://code.google.com/p/milestone-overclock/
I hadn't ever thought of searching for a milestone app. I'm gonna download it and give it a try.
EDIT: Apparently it is on the market as well.
To be honest. Ive tried some of the other ways. I find the droid overclock by Jrummy is the best thing out there period. Because it does so much for than a normal overclocker. Give it a try. Honestly its the best thing out there.
Pellegrini406 said:
To be honest. Ive tried some of the other ways. I find the droid overclock by Jrummy is the best thing out there period. Because it does so much for than a normal overclocker. Give it a try. Honestly its the best thing out there.
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Are you talking about Jrummy's app or his script? The script is included in Fission and it's really easy to use from terminal emulator. If you have it on your phone you just run:
Code:
$su
#overclock.sh
Then just follow the script.
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Easy root access for (nand) HD builds

Here's a very easy way to gain root access to your Nand HD builds.Some have mentioned something called z4root from the market but every time i put that in search it couldn't find it. What i DID find was an app called Super Manager that works like a charm and has many functions such as task manager,apk manager, file explorer, and app back up. What you want to do first is go to settings(where you can access just about anything..shake capture,full screen mode,font size..etc.)then go to 'enable root function'. After that,you'll be able to go into root explorer..and enjoy.
If you can't find them on the market, you can always find them HERE
hey thanks lude. that page must have eluded me cause i had no idea it existed..probably because i never really checked the android only pages. i usually hovered around the hd2 android pages.anyways,thanks.i have one question for you..i hear allot about busybox but i'm not exactly sure what it is..or the magic behind it. could you explain?
fusion06 said:
Here's a very easy way to gain root access to your Nand HD builds.Some have mentioned something called z4root from the market but every time i put that in search it couldn't find it. What i DID find was an app called Super Manager that works like a charm and has many functions such as task manager,apk manager, file explorer, and app back up. What you want to do first is go to settings(where you can access just about anything..shake capture,full screen mode,font size..etc.)then go to 'enable root function'. After that,you'll be able to go into root explorer..and enjoy.
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just search z4root on google and the first thing is the link from here
Google is Your Friend
People have said that z4root does not work on desire hd builds. Can anyone confirm?
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Dung8604..iv'e heard the same thing...Another reason i went ahead and used Super Manager. Well that and the fact that it has so many options.
fusion06 said:
hey thanks lude. that page must have eluded me cause i had no idea it existed..probably because i never really checked the android only pages. i usually hovered around the hd2 android pages.anyways,thanks.i have one question for you..i hear allot about busybox but i'm not exactly sure what it is..or the magic behind it. could you explain?
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Basically it gives you additional unix/linux commands so you can deploy different tasks at the root level. Similarly, it's like having a registry editor in windows for you to slice and dice around.
i cant remove apps from system
but titanium backup have root right
is this will help ?
fusion06 said:
Dung8604..iv'e heard the same thing...Another reason i went ahead and used Super Manager. Well that and the fact that it has so many options.
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I'm gonna give it a shot and report my findings then. Thanks.
Edit: I've gotta say this is definitely worth a go. Don't know if everything works as described, (such as app backup) but I'm definitely looking at my system files. I tried copying the miui music app into /system/app directory but it said not enough free space. Strange, but I will play with it some more tomorrow. Thanks for the find!
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People have said that z4root does not work on desire hd builds. Can anyone confirm?
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Didn't work for me on one of the hd builds.
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Hi man !
Can you root with this build: [Dec 31][NAND][TMOUS]CMYLXGO's Desire HD - NAND Edition[KERNEL: gauner1986]
And some Squash build ?
I don't see why not. it should work with any build.
Dosent work
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Does not work on cmylxgo version, its only beta 1 maybe next version..
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With Superuser (V9.99 ) his own, can't reply any other Superuser ! So can't root
Change Log...
v1.1
- Added News reader widget
- Added HTC Location widget
- Root should be fixed
- Minor tweak to system files and settings
- Squashed system files
- Some other fixes I can't remember
v0.1:
Initial Release
Thanks for sharing this easy root access for NAND builds
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
white-energy said:
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
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May be it has Squashed system files? Than its readonly.
white-energy said:
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
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SYS App Unistaller will take care of the System Apps you want gone.??
EDIT::: Anything in Squash may have a issue. Not running a "Squashed" ROM so I can't test.
Doesn't hurt to try...
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[Q] HTC Evo Shift rooted Roms?!?!?

I cant seem to find a decent rom for my newly rooted evo shift. was wondering if anyone has found a good solution.. i saw on other forums we have NFX's rom and another stock rom( which is mis-labled as a rom) I would just like a rooted rom with all of sprints bloatware removed.. Nothing too facny, maybe even with OC, let me know what you guys find!
Why don't you remove the bloatware yourself? Then flash bcnice's OC kernel.
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The easiest way for you to remove the bloatware would be done using titanium backup. Its available in the market, I recommend the pro version.
powered by the tears of a million orphaned alpacas...
i am running bcnices Desire Z port, along with his kernel. The desire z rom offers ALOT more than the shift rom. it still has the bloatware (anyone know how to remove that?) but its much nicer.
nbunn said:
i am running bcnices Desire Z port, along with his kernel. The desire z rom offers ALOT more than the shift rom. it still has the bloatware (anyone know how to remove that?) but its much nicer.
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Look directly above you^
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Could you by chance give me the adb commands to remove and add applications? Thanks
alew182 said:
Could you by chance give me the adb commands to remove and add applications? Thanks
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Buy and use Titanium Backup, or open the rom with winzip (Don't extract) and remove the apk's before installing the rom.
Correct me if I'm wrong...but hasn't it been said that removing the bloat completely isn't safe and that the better solution is to rename the .apk files?? I don't remember the exact method of doing so nor do I recall what we were to rename the files but I do recall seeing something to that extent.
That was in the Epic forum though as well if that makes a difference.
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Quis89 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong...but hasn't it been said that removing the bloat completely isn't safe and that the better solution is to rename the .apk files?? I don't remember the exact method of doing so nor do I recall what we were to rename the files but I do recall seeing something to that extent.
That was in the Epic forum though as well if that makes a difference.
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Renaming the files would do nothing. You can remove the bloatware with no issues.
how do you use titanium backup to remove apps? I got all of them almost gone except like sprint zone and nfl and stuff like that cuz i cant find the apk listed..
alew182 said:
how do you use titanium backup to remove apps? I got all of them almost gone except like sprint zone and nfl and stuff like that cuz i cant find the apk listed..
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Titanium Backup > Backup/Restore > select the desired app > uninstall.
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oboroninja said:
Titanium Backup > Backup/Restore > select the desired app > uninstall.
powered by the tears of a million orphaned alpacas...
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You need to root the phone in order to use Titanium Backup?
Yes you do need to be rooted
HTC EVO Shift ROMS
Hello everyone I am very new to android platform. I recently left my long time companion the iPhone lol an am very confused, I wanted to root my new Evo Shift but dont know much about Rooting so I did a temproot with Visionary, and installed Rom Manager Pro, & Titanium backup pro which Titanium downloaded BusyBox as well! And I am trying to figure out how or where to get custom roms which I guess are the themes and custom software (OS)! Can someone please help me out? I also seen the comment about Face Shift can someone explain to me what that is?
HTC EVO Shift
Hello everyone I am very new to android platform. I recently left my long time companion the iPhone lol an am very confused, I wanted to root my new Evo Shift but dont know much about Rooting so I did a temproot with Visionary, and installed Rom Manager Pro, & Titanium backup pro which Titanium downloaded BusyBox as well! And I am trying to figure out how or where to get custom roms which I guess are the themes and custom software (OS)! Can someone please help me out? I also seen the comment about Face Shift can someone explain to me what that is?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Speedy is the wiki site...or how you're in the general section goto Android Development for roms..also there is a themes and app section
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JKILO said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Speedy is the wiki site...or how you're in the general section goto Android Development for roms..also there is a themes and app section
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do any of these guys actually even look at the topics in the forums? jeez
I forgot to click reply to the post before mine..big deal..
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JKILO said:
I forgot to click reply to the post before mine..big deal..
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oh i wasnt talking about you. i was agreeing with you
melvargasjr said:
I also seen the comment about Face Shift can someone explain to me what that is?
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You mean my signature? It's a pun.
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Android market

Is it possible on a rooted dhd to backup the apk files you download from the Android market using root explorer As opposed to using titanium backup or the likes of?
Many thanks
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Hi chunk1982
chunk1982 said:
Is it possible on a rooted dhd to backup the apk files you download from the Android market using root explorer As opposed to using titanium backup or the likes of?
Many thanks
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Yes you can backup your apk files with Root Explorer, but it will not have your apk data [i.e. app data link to the Market] with the backup, but would with Titanium Backup.
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TheQuest
Titanium Backup.
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Sorry guys maybe I should of explained a bit more I'm looking to buy some apps up to now only used free 1s but with flash different roms sometimes you need to full wipe and don't quite no how that would work after buying an app then wiping my phone
I assume (and may be wrong) that when I download an app from the market it downloads the apk file what I would like to do is then use root explorer to move the apk files to M/S then back them up to pc for safe keeps or does it not work like that and I just sound like a tool lol
If it is possible then where are the downloaded apks?
I don't want to use titanium backup as some people report problems while using the ARHD performance patch plus was under the impression that backing up apps then sometimes they course problems when installing on different base ie 2.2 to 2.3(gb) which hopefully won't be.to long away
Many thanks again
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1, I used titanium backup in both froyo and gingerbread and have no problem. And trust me, titanium backup is extremely useful when it comes to flashing a new ROM that requires full wipe.
2,FYI, your downloaded apps are stored in /data/apps , copy them with root explorer.
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TeroZ said:
1, I used titanium backup in both froyo and gingerbread and have no problem. And trust me, titanium backup is extremely useful when it comes to flashing a new ROM that requires full wipe.
2,FYI, your downloaded apps are stored in /data/apps , copy them with root explorer.
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Many many thanks
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Paid apps can always be downloaded again free of charge from the market after a wipe if that's what you are worried about..
Hi chunk1962
chunk1982 said:
Sorry guys maybe I should of explained a bit more I'm looking to buy some apps up to now only used free 1s but with flash different roms sometimes you need to full wipe and don't quite no how that would work after buying an app then wiping my phone
I assume (and may be wrong) that when I download an app from the market it downloads the apk file what I would like to do is then use root explorer to move the apk files to M/S then back them up to pc for safe keeps or does it not work like that and I just sound like a tool lol
If it is possible then where are the downloaded apks?
I don't want to use titanium backup as some people report problems while using the ARHD performance patch plus was under the impression that backing up apps then sometimes they course problems when installing on different base ie 2.2 to 2.3(gb) which hopefully won't be.to long away
Many thanks again
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That would happen if someone using Titanium were to choose Backup all use apps + system data, then after installing a different ROM using Titanium to restore the apps + system data, which of course would be form the other ROM, which would:-
course problems when installing on different base ie 2.2 to 2.3(gb) which hopefully won't be.to long away
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Which is a user fault accidentally trying restoring the wrong data.
Take Care
TheQuest
Wkd that explained it for me sorry for sounding dumb but this is my 1st Android phone and only had it 6weeks so still learning lol thanks again
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Hi chunk1982
chunk1982 said:
Wkd that explained it for me sorry for sounding dumb but this is my 1st Android phone and only had it 6weeks so still learning lol thanks again
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You did not sound Dumb, and learning it part of my About me Profile.
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[Q] Fast and Stable ROM/Kernel

Hey guys, I'm gonna root my dads phone and probably install a custom ROM on it since he complains about some stuff on his phone that I'm sure will be fixed.
Now this ROM must be stable and have some nice additional features and be fast.
First thing that comes to mind is CM7. Since this is what the core of my ROM i use on the nexus S.
But I dunno if there are better over here. Any other suggestions?
Also whats the most stable kernel here?
did a quick look. How's Royal Sense?? THat ROM looks nice.
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did a quick look. How's Royal Sense?? THat ROM looks nice.
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You mean senseless or panache? Because any royal rom will most likely have everything working
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RoyalGinger comes to mind if you want fast. It's what I'm using. You could also try Virtuous Unity which is a 3.0 ROM.
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would a 3.0 ROM be stable though??
ALso what about MIUI, my dads coming from an iphone and I think he might like the styling.
Its great and got a lot of cool features over the other roms and the battery life is the best of any rom for any phone I have ever seen
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i dont really feel like making a new thread, but i've tried rooting this phone like a billion different times but i get stuck on the same step in each and every different method.
When i get to terminal emulator and i type in cd/sdcard/(whatever the root files are in)
it always says"not found"
i cant evenn get to regular folders on the phone!! Its pissing me off because i need terminal emulator.
I guess I should get root explorer to try it, ES file explorer doesnt work I dunno why.
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i dont really feel like making a new thread, but i've tried rooting this phone like a billion different times but i get stuck on the same step in each and every different method.
When i get to terminal emulator and i type in cd/sdcard/(whatever the root files are in)
it always says"not found"
i cant evenn get to regular folders on the phone!! Its pissing me off because i need terminal emulator.
I guess I should get root explorer to try it, ES file explorer doesnt work I dunno why.
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Maybe it is your SD card bad? Is it correctly mounted?
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Type correctly, and include spaces that you're missing.
"cd /sdcard/"
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Type correctly, and include spaces that you're missing.
"cd /sdcard/"
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He said that even file explorer does not see the files and folders on SD card. I think it just not mounted properly
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AntonJart said:
He said that even file explorer does not see the files and folders on SD card. I think it just not mounted properly
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no i see the files, but when i click on it with es file explorer something comes up and asks would i like to open it as text image video, which shouldnt happen.
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Type correctly, and include spaces that you're missing.
"cd /sdcard/"
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yes someone else pointed this out to me.
I didnt know that there was a space between cd" "/
thats the only space right?
Thanks a lot dude!

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