I have unlocked and installed magisk, I can't change apn in the settings, use script to disable ipv6 but immediately restore the default.
You can create a new APN maybe? I was not able to edit the T-Mobile APN that loads automatically with the SIM card, but I could create another one to tweak things like that
YrrchSebor said:
You can create a new APN maybe? I was not able to edit the T-Mobile APN that loads automatically with the SIM card, but I could create another one to tweak things like that
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also thought of this method, but due to system reasons, apn will only select the first access point by default and cannot be changed, so this method is invalid.
cjjdaq said:
I also thought of this method, but due to system reasons, apn will only select the first access point by default and cannot be changed, so this method is invalid.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah ok, I wonder why you are not able to select a different APN? When I create a new one, I am able to click the circle next to it and have the phone switch to that one.
YrrchSebor said:
Ah ok, I wonder why you are not able to select a different APN? When I create a new one, I am able to click the circle next to it and have the phone switch to that one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because of system bugs, I used China Telecom's sim card.
I use a script to disable ipv6
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv6/conf/rmnet_data1/disable_ipv6
But I found out
cat /proc/sys/net/ipv6/conf/rmnet_data1/disable_ipv6
The value has changed back to 0
cjjdaq said:
I have unlocked and installed magisk, I can't change apn in the settings, use script to disable ipv6 but immediately restore the default.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
...just curious, what's wrong with ipv6? I enabled both of them, 4&6.
mzsquared said:
...just curious, what's wrong with ipv6? I enabled both of them, 4&6.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ipv6 has no problems, but the environment I use is a bit special, so I need to disable ipv6
I have found a way to use
Echo 0 > /proc/sys/net/ipv6/conf/remnet_data1/accept_ra
Echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv6/conf/remnet_data1/disable_ipv6
Then restart lte
Related
Here is the apns-conf.xml containing all the apn settings of world wide
Use root explorer (Your phone must be ROOTED) and paste the apns-conf.xml file to /etc and than reboot and now it grab your internet settings and if not than just do following:
1. go to settings
2. Wireless and Networks
3. Mobile Networks
4. Access Point Names
5. Press Menu and than "Reset to default"
6. Now its done
Enjoy !!!
I'm gonna include this in my custom rom
Where is it?
thank you man you are the best..........
madhuranand007 said:
Here is the apns-conf.xml containing all the apn settings of world wide
Use root explorer (Your phone must be ROOTED) and paste the apns-conf.xml file to /etc and than reboot and now it grab your internet settings and if not than just do following:
1. go to settings
2. Wireless and Networks
3. Mobile Networks
4. Access Point Names
5. Press Menu and than "Reset to default"
6. Now its done
Enjoy !!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks a ton!
You beat me to it
Nice work dude
rex4u said:
You beat me to it
Nice work dude
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If U like than press Thanks button
madhuranand007 said:
If U like than press Thanks button
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Already did
thanks, but it seems it doesnt have some that i could use
Yes I put most of them (APN) but some may still be missing.
Thx a lot... Until now i was to lazy to setup my mms data (don't need mms realy).
Pushed you file via adb and everything is working. Finally set up my mms!
madhuranand007 said:
Here is the apns-conf.xml containing all the apn settings of world wide
Use root explorer (Your phone must be ROOTED) and paste the apns-conf.xml file to /etc and than reboot and now it grab your internet settings and if not than just do following:
1. go to settings
2. Wireless and Networks
3. Mobile Networks
4. Access Point Names
5. Press Menu and than "Reset to default"
6. Now its done
Enjoy !!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Has helped soo much . Finally debranded my phone. With all settings
disconsolate said:
Has helped soo much . Finally debranded my phone. With all settings
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
U Like it..... I love it
The Dark Lestat said:
I'm gonna include this in my custom rom
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
APN name for BSNL India is wrong. It is "bsnlnet".
madhuranand007 said:
Here is the apns-conf.xml containing all the apn settings of world wide
Use root explorer (Your phone must be ROOTED) and paste the apns-conf.xml file to /etc and than reboot and now it grab your internet settings and if not than just do following:
1. go to settings
2. Wireless and Networks
3. Mobile Networks
4. Access Point Names
5. Press Menu and than "Reset to default"
6. Now its done
Enjoy !!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
APN name for BSNL India is wrong. It is "bsnlnet".
nex-tech wireless apns
i have pushed through this file but still cant send mms. it says it sends but no one eve recieves. abd when i check my apns it has a cdma a sprint and alltel apn listed. i have tryed manualy entering the nex-tech wireless apn settings still nothing no matter what i do i can not get NEX-TECH WIRELESS TO WORK! i am running a cdma htc hero running cyan 7.0.2 android 2.3. can anyone pleaseeeeeee help i am at the end of my rope lol... i love this rom. but mms will not work! i have even backed up stock rom apns and reinstalled in cm7 but still no go.. i have created a zip recovery file with the apns and flashed still nothing.. i mean come on.. please please please someone help me get my apns set right so i can do mms... hit me here or if you could please email me any solution to [email protected].. im begging.. lol.. pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......
Whats wrong with you? Just go to your provider and ask about your settings or use google to find it. Anyway this is a Samsung Galaxy 3 forum not HTC.
The whole world?
It doesn't have the whole world bro, there are no regional carriers in that list. I dont see any Cellular Ones or Cincinnati Bells in there.
Thanks so much. It's great and work with me.
Thiện Ngộ said:
Thanks so much. It's great and work with me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats good bro !!!
Sent from my MB525 using XDA Premium App
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone else has seen this:
I've added a new T-Mobile APN to specifically add 'dun' for Tethering. Everything else is the same as the stock 'locked' APN provided by T-Mobile.
My issue is, even though my 'new' APN has default as the first type, it always reverts back to the stock APN either at random, or when I reboot the phone.
Has anyone else seen this? Is there any way, with these newer phones to completely delete the 'stock' APN?
Thanks!
Yes I have experienced this as well. Any solution?
NRadonich said:
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone else has seen this:
I've added a new T-Mobile APN to specifically add 'dun' for Tethering. Everything else is the same as the stock 'locked' APN provided by T-Mobile.
My issue is, even though my 'new' APN has default as the first type, it always reverts back to the stock APN either at random, or when I reboot the phone.
Has anyone else seen this? Is there any way, with these newer phones to completely delete the 'stock' APN?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1
Unlock default APN on the V20
Try this:
1. Open your stock LG Dialer.
2. Enter this 277634#*#.
3. Click on "ApnUnlock".
4. Select "Unlock APN".
5. Now go edit your stock APN.
Change the APN Type to this...
default,admin,fota,mms,supl,dun
Let me know if it helps.
Jason
build the apn into the stock apn list. it will reset back to the modified one aka stop doing this.
i dont know it tmo does service updates but with sprint updating the prl updates the apns.
newmartinr said:
Try this:
1. Open your stock LG Dialer.
2. Enter this 277634#*#.
3. Click on "ApnUnlock".
4. Select "Unlock APN".
5. Now go edit your stock APN.
Change the APN Type to this...
default,admin,fota,mms,supl,dun
Let me know if it helps.
Jason
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks so much. I copied then deleted my stock TMobile apn. I am on mintsim wireless and it has its own son settings but my v20 kept going back to the TMobile apn... Thanks
No problem... Glad it worked for your particular need.
Hello guys,
Im a bit desperate, when I try to enable mobile hotspot on my ATT Unlocked LG G6 (H871) it says auth failed and just won't share internet connection not thru wifi nor USB cable.
Please I will really appreciate your help, I need to work with my computer all the time using this function.
Thank you
An 871 may be carrier-unlocked, but it is not bootloader-unlocked. You can't root or install a different ROM, so you're stuck with AT&T's stock ROM; and if they don't have hotspot enabled in their build, there's nothing you can do about it as far as I know. Chances are their build is still trying to phone home to the carrier to check if you have hotspot in your data plan.
dwasifar said:
An 871 may be carrier-unlocked, but it is not bootloader-unlocked. You can't root or install a different ROM, so you're stuck with AT&T's stock ROM; and if they don't have hotspot enabled in their build, there's nothing you can do about it as far as I know. Chances are their build is still trying to phone home to the carrier to check if you have hotspot in your data plan.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There should be an option to do something, do you know if the fix with and ADB command will fix it?
Maurelo23 said:
There should be an option to do something, do you know if the fix with and ADB command will fix it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are a bunch of third party tethering apps in Play Store, maybe you should try one of those.
Just had this same issue and found a solution, check the settings database editor mentioned here, as it worked on my at&t unlocked g6
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/themes-apps/activate-hotspot-unlocked-lg-v10-t3585697
DMage said:
Just had this same issue and found a solution, check the settings database editor mentioned here, as it worked on my at&t unlocked g6
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/themes-apps/activate-hotspot-unlocked-lg-v10-t3585697
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It seems like I need root, something we do not currently have. How did you fix it?
DMage said:
Just had this same issue and found a solution, check the settings database editor mentioned here, as it worked on my at&t unlocked g6
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/themes-apps/activate-hotspot-unlocked-lg-v10-t3585697
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
THANK YOU THANK YOU! That did the trick now working! Awesome.
DMage said:
Just had this same issue and found a solution, check the settings database editor mentioned here, as it worked on my at&t unlocked g6
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/themes-apps/activate-hotspot-unlocked-lg-v10-t3585697
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good to know.
1. Download "Settings Database Editor" at the playstore. The icon is a blue cog with red background.
2. Make sure youre in the "settings table" list
3. Find "tether_entitlement_check_state" then set it to "0".
Exit, should be working, if not, try a reboot.
SamaelThuum said:
1. Download "Settings Database Editor" at the playstore. The icon is a blue cog with red background.
2. Make sure youre in the "settings table" list
3. Find "tether_entitlement_check_state" then set it to "0".
Exit, should be working, if not, try a reboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you are the ****in boss, it worked
(sos el puto amo, me funciono en mi LG G6 de At&T)
1. Download "Settings Database Editor" at the playstore. The icon is a blue cog with red background.
2. Make sure youre in the "settings table" list
3. Find "tether_entitlement_check_state" then set it to "0".
Exit, should be working, if not, try a reboot.
This worked!
Thank you so much!
1. Download "Settings Database Editor" at the playstore. The icon is a blue cog with red background.
2. Make sure youre in the "settings table" list
3. Find "tether_entitlement_check_state" then set it to "0".
Exit, should be working, if not, try a reboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is perfect - it worked like a charm. I have unlocked AT&T LG G6 (H871) that I use on T-Mobile network and previously I always had "authentication was unsuccessful" error. But now the error is gone and it works!
SamaelThuum said:
1. Download "Settings Database Editor" at the playstore. The icon is a blue cog with red background.
2. Make sure youre in the "settings table" list
3. Find "tether_entitlement_check_state" then set it to "0".
Exit, should be working, if not, try a reboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Worked in the moment!!!!! Ty
Ok so I use @jrkruse guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616 to root my SM-G935P on Oreo and it works great but I cannot get LTE working, Now when I rooted my phone on Android N with @godpowerrr tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/sm-g935p-spr-root-nougat-7-0-data-t3568780 and do the build.prop tweaks I get LTE working fine. I have tried to add the same build.prop lines to my rooted oreo phone with no success would anyone happen to know where to find the settings in the build.prop from android N in android oreo?
LTE on Oreo
DirtyPISTOLA said:
Ok so I use @jrkruse guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616 to root my SM-G935P on Oreo and it works great but I cannot get LTE working, Now when I rooted my phone on Android N with @godpowerrr tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/sm-g935p-spr-root-nougat-7-0-data-t3568780 and do the build.prop tweaks I get LTE working fine. I have tried to add the same build.prop lines to my rooted oreo phone with no success would anyone happen to know where to find the settings in the build.prop from android N in android oreo?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is your phone network unlocked?
[email protected] said:
Is your phone network unlocked?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No its locked for sprint network.
LTE on Oreo
Try this. Go into your phone dialer and enter this secret code:
##3282# (puts you in programming mode)
Click edit.
For the MSL code, put "000000" and press OK.
On the main screen, go to MORE.
Then click HDR/1x Selection.
On this screen, select Global then press OK.
The phone will restart and should enable LTE.
Hope this helps.
[email protected] said:
Try this. Go into your phone dialer and enter this secret code:
##3282# (puts you in programming mode)
Click edit.
For the MSL code, put "000000" and press OK.
On the main screen, go to MORE.
Then click HDR/1x Selection.
On this screen, select Global then press OK.
The phone will restart and should enable LTE.
Hope this helps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If Global doesn't work, go thru the process again and try the next 2 settings.
Unfortunately I have tried that and it does not work for me.
@DirtyPISTOLA This is a step you might of missed and has been throughout my thread. (Apn settings need to be applied after eng boot is registered) I implemented these settings through a .bat file in device system/etc folder, but doesn't work for all. So if you apply the eng boot through ODIN...and upon reset... Edit APN settings through mobile networks, being;
Name: APN2 LTE Internet
APN: n.ispsn
MMSC:http://mms.sprintpcs.com
Multimedia message proxy:68.28.31.7
Multimedia message port:80
MCC: 310
MNC: 120
APN type:default,supl,mms,dun,fota
APN Protocol:IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol:IPv4/IPv6
Bearer:LTE
You should be able to run SuperSU .bat file and hopefully that'll fix it. If not it's a firmware issue.
I'm not sure if this works for oreo because I no longer have this device, but these are settings needed for LTE. Like I said idk if Nougat's LTE is different from Oreo's LTE.
Build.prop entries:
ro.characterisitics=Sprint
ro.telephony.default_network=10
ro.cdma.default_numeric=310120
ro.cdma.default_alpha=Sprint
ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=Sprint
If this doesn't work try SM-G935U firmware with exact settings and steps, but change MNC: to 000.
godpowerrr said:
@DirtyPISTOLA This is a step you might of missed and has been throught my thread. (Apn settings need to be applied after eng boot is registered) I implemented these settings through a .bat file in device system/etc folder, but doesn't work for all. So if you apply the eng boot through ODIN...and upon reset... Edit APN settings through mobile networks(APN), being;
Name: APN2 LTE Internet
APN: n.ispsn
MMSC:http://mms.sprintpcs.com
Multimedia message proxy:68.28.31.7
Multimedia message port:80
MCC: 310
MNC: 120
APN type:default,supl,mms,dun,fota
APN Protocol:IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol:IPv4/IPv6
Bearer:LTE
You should be able to run SuperSU .bat file and hopefully that'll fix it. If not it's a firmware issue.
I'm not sure if this works for oreo because I no longer have this device, but these are settings needed for LTE. Like I said idk if Nougat's LTE is different from Oreo's LTE.
Build.prop entries:
ro.characterisitics=Sprint
ro.telephony.default_network=10
ro.cdma.default_numeric=310120
ro.cdma.default_alpha=Sprint
ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=Sprint
If this doesn't work try SM-G935U firmware with exact settings and steps, but change MNC: to 000.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome thanks for the reply, I just upgraded to a new update that wont let me downgrade because of security policy updates as soon as SamMobile posts the firmware so I can restore if something goes wrong I'll give this a try. Thanks again.
Glad I finally found this thread, which firmware should I be on if I want to root this thing? Thinking of flashing Boot Loader 6 though again not sure.
Hey hey, I need to dig up this ghost here, cause I rooted a Sprint S7 Edge and put a verizon SIM in it, I don't have an active sprint SIM so I can't test it out, but the verizon SIM isn't getting any LTE, it just shows roaming, and no MMS messages can be downloaded. I may or may not have messed with some settings.
So, I can't edit the APN settings it's locked out. How can I either a. unlock the APN settings, or b. get it to recognize LTE networks without doing that. I've tried so many different things I've found on the forums, like nova launcher menu and going into the IOTHidden stuff to get into LTEfunctionality and that's not even there on the phone.
We're running OREO, but I just don't know what the deal is. Any ideas?
ChrisAGilbert said:
Hey hey, I need to dig up this ghost here, cause I rooted a Sprint S7 Edge and put a verizon SIM in it, I don't have an active sprint SIM so I can't test it out, but the verizon SIM isn't getting any LTE, it just shows roaming, and no MMS messages can be downloaded. I may or may not have messed with some settings.
So, I can't edit the APN settings it's locked out. How can I either a. unlock the APN settings, or b. get it to recognize LTE networks without doing that. I've tried so many different things I've found on the forums, like nova launcher menu and going into the IOTHidden stuff to get into LTEfunctionality and that's not even there on the phone.
We're running OREO, but I just don't know what the deal is. Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Even with the inactive sprint SIM I am given options for APN settings, I can't edit or add any, but I do have options, whereas with the Verizon card it's all frozen out
Hi All,
I appeal to you keepers of the knowledge to enlight me on some points I need to clarify.
The situation:
I recently bought an unbranded Oneplus 6T and I (still) use stock oxygen OS V9.0.17.
Since a couple of years I've been using a data-only plan with a VOIP SIP account as my main phone service. It was working great on my beloved almost-6-years-old Nexus 5 until I dropped it to it's death. I chose the 6T as replacement because it seemed a good option for rooting and custom ROMs.
My service provider is FIDO in Canada. They offer a very good value data-only plan (15$ CAD for 4GB), but for an UNKNOWN reason to me, with FIDO the SIP calls drop automatically if I use the default autoconfigured APN for LTE. The simple solution to that is to create a new empty APN config and fill it manually. Once done, SIP calls work like a charm (again, I don't know what causes this).
On my Nexus, I was running Android 8.0 which permitted me to modify the APN. But since Android 8.1 Google (don't be evil right) introduced the APN locking for participating providers. FIDO seems to be one of them since I cannot change any APN configuration on Oxygen OS 9.0.17. That renders my phone useless (unless I choose the 3G apn, which honestly sucks).
Now that you know a little bit about my life, here are my questions.
First thing I did:
I rooted my phone with Magisk 20.0 with the intention of modifying the /system/etc/apns-conf.xml and try changing the default FIDO APN configuration with the hope it would work.
I tried by many ways to modify it (using ADB, root browser, root explorer, solid explorer) and I couldn't change the content. Even worse, when I tried to change the permissions to the file to RW using root explorer, the file turned empty (0b) and it's still impossible to modify it (I tried editing it, deleting, replacing it, nothing works).
Question 1: The simplest of ways would be to be able to change the APN. Does anybody knows a trick (using root or not) to do that on stock OOS 9.0.17. Anybody ever tried changing apns-conf.xml?
Question 2: Did anybody succefylly edit system files onstock OOS 9.0.17 using root?
Question 2-A: Does anybody know why I break the file when I change the permission? I'd like to understand what's going on.
Another option that I am considering is using a custom ROM that disables this nonsense APN lock mechanism.
Question 3: Does anybody have a good ROM suggestion that is positively disabling this APN lock and that would allow me to change my APN with FIDO? (I was considering Lineage but I couldn't get a firm answer on the APN unlock capability).
I searched the web for many hours without success, I hope you can help me with this.
Thank you all for your insight.
jfmartel said:
Hi All,
I appeal to you keepers of the knowledge to enlight me on some points I need to clarify.
The situation:
I recently bought an unbranded Oneplus 6T and I (still) use stock oxygen OS V9.0.17.
Since a couple of years I've been using a data-only plan with a VOIP SIP account as my main phone service. It was working great on my beloved almost-6-years-old Nexus 5 until I dropped it to it's death. I chose the 6T as replacement because it seemed a good option for rooting and custom ROMs.
My service provider is FIDO in Canada. They offer a very good value data-only plan (15$ CAD for 4GB), but for an UNKNOWN reason to me, with FIDO the SIP calls drop automatically if I use the default autoconfigured APN for LTE. The simple solution to that is to create a new empty APN config and fill it manually. Once done, SIP calls work like a charm (again, I don't know what causes this).
On my Nexus, I was running Android 8.0 which permitted me to modify the APN. But since Android 8.1 Google (don't be evil right) introduced the APN locking for participating providers. FIDO seems to be one of them since I cannot change any APN configuration on Oxygen OS 9.0.17. That renders my phone useless (unless I choose the 3G apn, which honestly sucks).
Now that you know a little bit about my life, here are my questions.
First thing I did:
I rooted my phone with Magisk 20.0 with the intention of modifying the /system/etc/apns-conf.xml and try changing the default FIDO APN configuration with the hope it would work.
I tried by many ways to modify it (using ADB, root browser, root explorer, solid explorer) and I couldn't change the content. Even worse, when I tried to change the permissions to the file to RW using root explorer, the file turned empty (0b) and it's still impossible to modify it (I tried editing it, deleting, replacing it, nothing works).
Question 1: The simplest of ways would be to be able to change the APN. Does anybody knows a trick (using root or not) to do that on stock OOS 9.0.17. Anybody ever tried changing apns-conf.xml?
Question 2: Did anybody succefylly edit system files onstock OOS 9.0.17 using root?
Question 2-A: Does anybody know why I break the file when I change the permission? I'd like to understand what's going on.
Another option that I am considering is using a custom ROM that disables this nonsense APN lock mechanism.
Question 3: Does anybody have a good ROM suggestion that is positively disabling this APN lock and that would allow me to change my APN with FIDO? (I was considering Lineage but I couldn't get a firm answer on the APN unlock capability).
I searched the web for many hours without success, I hope you can help me with this.
Thank you all for your insight.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried creating a new apn with the info and settings you need?
jestyr8 said:
Have you tried creating a new apn with the info and settings you need?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes! I tried that many times.
So, what happens is when you have an "APN locked SIM" inserted in the device, you have no access to any edit option. No editing, no adding, nothing. You are in view mode for the APN settings (which is useless really).
In my research I found that if you insert a "not APN locked SIM" you get acces to creating a new APN (and of course editing the actual SIM APN settings).
I happen to have a SIM card (my girlfriend's) that is not APN locked on hand. I tried a couple of times creating a new APN with the FIDO settings but when I inserted back the FIDO SIM my new APN was not in the list of options.
... I should have deepened my research! I failed at that...
What I didn't realize at the time is that when you create a new APN, Android defaults the MCC and MNC parameters with the values associated with the currently inserted SIM!!! I tought it was some kind of black magic settings used by the service provider for it's network to work. But not later than TODAY (I did more research today...) I learned that: MCC = Mobile Country Code and MNC = Mobile Network Code. ****!!!
Sooooo, all I had to do is create a new APN with my girlfriend's SIM inserted and set (along with all the other settings) the MCC and MNC to the values corresponding to FIDO config (which in the past I left as is since I didn't know what they were). Save. Shut down my device. Insert FIDO SIM, reboot, and fuc**ng VOILA!!! The newly created APN is now available and... wait for it... EDITABLE!!! So if I messed-up any setting I can change it and play around with everything like we did when Google was not Evil.
So here I am with my un-activated FIDO SIM and I can confirm that my newly created APN is selectable, but I cannot try a SIP call for now since I've closed my account. Tomorrow I'll get a new subscription & SIM and update this post. But I think this part is solved.
All that being said, Question 1 is partially answered to my greatest pleasure. But I'd still like to hear your experiences about modifying sytem files on OOS with root access.