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[Solved]Hulu for Gingerbread?

Hey guys,
So I noticed my flash_installer_signed_v3 zip I've been using (for hex edited flash so hulu works) no longer works with any Gingerbread builds. Flashing the zip makes it not boot (could be because of the newer CWM), but usually I was able to modify the libflashplayer.so in /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/libs (or something like that) and boom I was good.
After some research it seems that Gingerbread extracts those files from the flash apk to the /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/libs/ on boot, so the hack doesn't stick upon reboot. In the same threads I saw people had posted modified APKs to install, which resolves this issue, because the hex edited flash file is embedded into the APK. Problem solved right? no....
The instructions for this method mentions installing the latest flash 10.3.185.24 (version number checks out, from market and their posted files). Then via ADB (I did it from within CWM to be extra safe) you take their com.adobe.flash-1.apk and replace the one in /data/app with the one they posted. When I do this flash is not recognized at all in either Browser or Dolphin. I've also tried (at other's suggestions) simply replacing the built in, preinstalled flash (in the rom, located at /system/app) and renaming their posted file com.adobe.flashplayer-1.apk to install_flash_player.apk (as it is called this when it is on the rom instead of data/market installed), still no luck.
Is there anyone out there that's had luck with modified hulu on ANY gingerbread builds? It isn't simply hulu related, as it simply lies about being a desktop machine I'm sure others could use this for HBO, possibly netflix if they have a browser viewer.
EDIT:
SOLUTION: I discovered it was impossible to get any of the built apks to work, and also that the files would be replaced on every reboot. The solution was to edit the init.rc file in root to copy the replacement hacked files on boot as shown below.
First, I downloaded the latest flash version from the market (note, this must match the hacked files you will be copying for it). Next, I took the latest APK posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12433036&postcount=1 (which does contain files for 10.3.185.24, latest market version currently) and using root explorer (I believe, that or astro) opened the hacked apk, and extracted all 4 files from the lib folder into /sdcard/extracted. Next, I created a folder in /data/ called "flash" and put the extracted files in there (4). Next, I edited the file init.rc by adb push/pull (although root explorer should also work) and added the following lines below at the end of the file to copy the hacked files over the legit ones:
#fix flash
cp /data/flash/libflashplayer.so /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib/
cp /data/flash/libstagefright_froyo.so /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib/
cp /data/flash/libstagefright_honeycomb.so /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib/
cp /data/flash/libysshared.so /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib/
Note, something I noticed when trying this the first time, You must have busybox installed, preferably from the busybox installer from the market. The reason is android does not have a built-in copy utility (crazy I know). You can double check this via adb console or consolebot/local by typing in cp --help. If it can't find it, you must find the busybox installer in the market and install (I did mine to /system/bin, not sure it matters).
I hope this helps everyone who loves gingerbread and the HUGE performance boost in flash but hates their new DRM enforcement

This is above my head, but I'm excited nonetheless.

UPDATE: Just wanted to let you guys know I believe I've got a working zip all worked out, just waiting on permission from the OP of the lib files I used to reply to me saying it's cool for me to post it (imneveral0ne, posted it in the Thunderbolt forums). With everything that's going down right now figure it's best to get permission first, even if it is just for hex-editing of adobes files

Is there any update on this? Is this still the only method?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142155
This worked for me
Grapes

Free 50 GB Box Account HELP

I followed the instructions according to mdalacu
Working great, and all i had to do was to change only 2 lines in buid.prop using ES File explorer with 2 options activated: Root Explorer and Mount File System.
1. Be sure that you have root
2. Install ES File explorer and Options and check this: Root Explorer and Mount File System
3. Navigate to /system. Long press on buid.prop , open as text.
4. Edit the file by modifying this lines:
ro.product.model=GT-N7000
ro.product.brand=samsung
into
ro.product.manufacturer=LGE
ro.product.model=VS910 4G
5. reboot
6. install from market box (box.net)
7. Create the account. A confirmation message will appear that you have 50 GB capacity.
8. Again from EFS File Explorer navigate to /system. Check that you have a file named build.prop.bak and if so, delete buid.prop. Rename build.prop.bak into build.prop. Now you can disable from options : "Root Explorer" and "Mount File System"
9. Reboot
10. Enjoy your amizing phone
Note: I had done this on KL7 with stock kernel.
Was able to create a bunch of accounts, then deleted the build.prop file and renamed the build.prop.bak back to build.prop, rebooted the phone, and I get to the Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 screen, then it goes black. I cannot boot up the device now.
Any suggestions?

yeahmon said:
4. Edit the file by modifying this lines:
ro.product.model=GT-N7000
ro.product.brand=samsung
into
ro.product.manufacturer=LGE
ro.product.model=VS910 4G
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I don't think you are supposed to change "brand" to "manufacturer". For me, there was already a "ro.product.manufacturer" value (edit: of course, I also changed the "model" value) and I just changed that.
However, I don't see how this could have caused your problem. Are you sure you renamed the backup file "build.prop" correctly? Maybe accidentally left a symbol there, or deleted one too many?

bnapalm said:
However, I don't see how this could have caused your problem. Are you sure you renamed the backup file "build.prop" correctly? Maybe accidentally left a symbol there, or deleted one too many?
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Sounds like OP deleted the build.prop and perhaps the rename failed and didn't notice, so now they have no build.prop file whatsoever.
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Are you able to access the device using a cable via adb (is USB debugging enabled on your phone)?
I know nothing about rooting the Note just yet, though if it's the same setup as G1/Nexus/Desire (I guess it would be) you should be able to get into recovery then use adb at a command line to push a new build.prop file to /system which should allow your device to boot.

bnapalm said:
I don't think you are supposed to change "brand" to "manufacturer". For me, there was already a "ro.product.manufacturer" value (edit: of course, I also changed the "model" value) and I just changed that.
However, I don't see how this could have caused your problem. Are you sure you renamed the backup file "build.prop" correctly? Maybe accidentally left a symbol there, or deleted one too many?
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It worked, and I was able to reboot back into the Note with these settings.
jayshah said:
Sounds like OP deleted the build.prop and perhaps the rename failed and didn't notice, so now they have no build.prop file whatsoever.
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Are you able to access the device using a cable via adb (is USB debugging enabled on your phone)?
I know nothing about rooting the Note just yet, though if it's the same setup as G1/Nexus/Desire (I guess it would be) you should be able to get into recovery then use adb at a command line to push a new build.prop file to /system which should allow your device to boot.
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I think you're right about losing the build.prop file. Fortunately, I backed it up. I am trying to access the device now. I have no GUI on the Note. I am hoping it is just a blank screen and the device is still functioning in the background. I'll be back momentarily with an answer to accessing it.

ok...I can access the Note's file system. However, when I try to copy the backup build.prop file into the system directory via Android Commander, it says I need root access to do this permission.
The Note IS rooted. I don't get it.

This appears to be a problem with Android Commander. There are threads about this same problem, but rather than the software creator place a link to his FAQ that he ridicules everyone for not reading, he lambasts them instead. Thats a real good way to get a donation.
Anybody got any other suggestions for a root file explorer, preferably for Mac, but PC will work too.

be careful, backup buid.prop and restore it after creating Box account.

amincom said:
be careful, backup buid.prop and restore it after creating Box account.
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I am having no luck finding a way to get root access from a computer.

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user error

The tumbleweeds are big around here

There's an app for that
Without having to edit files and without root.
http://www.androidguys.com/2011/12/28/get-50gb-of-free-box-cloud-storage-without-rooting/

But is there an app to copy my file over from my computer?

amincom said:
be careful, backup buid.prop and restore it after creating Box account.
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vcespon said:
Without having to edit files and without root.
http://www.androidguys.com/2011/12/28/get-50gb-of-free-box-cloud-storage-without-rooting/
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Please read the OP before posting.
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The fact that you are using Android Commander implies you have adb access, this is good.
Here's what I would do to fix your problem, it definitely isn't the only way, but it will work.
#1: Get ADB installed on your PC/Mac/Linux
#2: Open a command line and run
Code:
adb devices
as a test, you should get output that one device is connected via cable, if you don't abort here, nothing else will work
#3: run
Code:
adb remount
This will make your /system writeable
#3: I'll put this as a windows instruction because I don't know the Mac filesystem, but it's almost identical
Code:
adb push C:\build.prop /system/
This will push C:\build.prop (please put your backup copy here) into /system/ of your Note. If you're on a mac, you will need to find another place to put it, e.g. if it's /users/bob/build.prop the command just becomes
Code:
adb push /users/bob/build.prop /system/
I hope this helps
Edit: Paste a copy of output here if it doesn't work so I can help debug

I was onto this earlier but a Command line gets me this:
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

yeahmon said:
I was onto this earlier but a Command line gets me this:
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
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You'll need to download/install adb first.

jayshah said:
You'll need to download/install adb first.
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standby...

its taking forever to install SDK

This is a lost cause.
No matter what I do, I get the same errors. Anything I try to do to remedy the issue only opens another door to hell.
I should have stuck with Dropbox.

yeahmon said:
This is a lost cause.
No matter what I do, I get the same errors. Anything I try to do to remedy the issue only opens another door to hell.
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You're really going to have to paste the error messages here for any of us to help you further
Alternatively, can't you just reflash your current ROM on top?

Asus programs on modded tablet, and some CM9 questions

Hi All,
I set out to flash my tablet back to stock with the goal of copying some of the awesome asus-specific widgets and applications and installing them back on my tablet after I re-rooted/modded it. I accomplished part of this goal by finding some of the .apk's I wanted, like the Asus weather & battery widgets, the Supernote.apk, anda few others (I still wasn't able to find the Swype Keyboard.apk file)
Anywho, I tried to install the .apk's on my tablet after re-installing cm9 and rooting it but it just says "Application not installed". Anyone have any ideas? And can anyone elaborate on how to copy that swype keyboard APK that I desperately want? I found the other .apk's in the /system/app folder but swype wasn't there.
My other questions relate to CM9:
1) is there any way to decrease the boot time for CM9, or at least customize the boot screen?
2) I'm currently running an older version of cm9 (rc0 unofficial) and I have the stable rc1 of cm9 but when i tried to flash it, it didn't work (i can get the exact error message if needed). Did I do something wrong in updating or is RC1 not compatible with the device? Should I just wait till CM10 comes out?
3) When I initially rooted/flashed cm9, I was able to connect my tablet to my computer and the root of the / directory, but after flashing stock and trying again, I don't have the same luck. Is there some step I missed?
I appreciate any responses, thanks.
- Opethfan89

3 days, 300 views, no responses. BUMP anyone?

opethfan89 said:
Hi All,
I set out to flash my tablet back to stock with the goal of copying some of the awesome asus-specific widgets and applications and installing them back on my tablet after I re-rooted/modded it. I accomplished part of this goal by finding some of the .apk's I wanted, like the Asus weather & battery widgets, the Supernote.apk, anda few others (I still wasn't able to find the Swype Keyboard.apk file)
Anywho, I tried to install the .apk's on my tablet after re-installing cm9 and rooting it but it just says "Application not installed". Anyone have any ideas? And can anyone elaborate on how to copy that swype keyboard APK that I desperately want? I found the other .apk's in the /system/app folder but swype wasn't there.
My other questions relate to CM9:
1) is there any way to decrease the boot time for CM9, or at least customize the boot screen?
2) I'm currently running an older version of cm9 (rc0 unofficial) and I have the stable rc1 of cm9 but when i tried to flash it, it didn't work (i can get the exact error message if needed). Did I do something wrong in updating or is RC1 not compatible with the device? Should I just wait till CM10 comes out?
3) When I initially rooted/flashed cm9, I was able to connect my tablet to my computer and the root of the / directory, but after flashing stock and trying again, I don't have the same luck. Is there some step I missed?
I appreciate any responses, thanks.
- Opethfan89
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I haven't tried this, but it may work. If you have ADB on your computer, try doing an adb push [name of file].apk /system/app/
If you can't do that, try copy/pasting them there using a root explorer on your device itself. Make sure the permissions are set properly (I don't remember what they are off the top of my head).
After doing that, reboot. See if it works.
As for your CM Questions:
1) I'm not sure if you can reduce the time. For customizing the animation, look at something like Rom Toolbox Pro (which also includes a root explorer like I mentioned above).
2) All CM9 TF300T downloads are located here: http://get.cm/?device=tf300t RC1 is listed there so I'm assuming you did something wrong (what's the error you get?)
3) Did you re-root? I'm not sure I understand.

Link9228 said:
I haven't tried this, but it may work. If you have ADB on your computer, try doing an adb push [name of file].apk /system/app/
If you can't do that, try copy/pasting them there using a root explorer on your device itself. Make sure the permissions are set properly (I don't remember what they are off the top of my head).
After doing that, reboot. See if it works.
As for your CM Questions:
1) I'm not sure if you can reduce the time. For customizing the animation, look at something like Rom Toolbox Pro (which also includes a root explorer like I mentioned above).
2) All CM9 TF300T downloads are located here: http://get.cm/?device=tf300t RC1 is listed there so I'm assuming you did something wrong (what's the error you get?)
3) Did you re-root? I'm not sure I understand.
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I apologize for the vagueness of my original post. I made this thread in anticipation of flashing everything back to stock, trying to copy over those Asus-specific .apk's (which I managed to do), and then re-rooting/re-flashing CM9.
I flashed the .30 firmware to get back to stock and found the Asus widgets & apk's I was looking for in the /system/app directory. After some bootloops and other fun, I was able to flash back to CM9 and when I tried to install the .apk's I immediately get the message "The Application was not installed"
Of the asus items I wanted, Supernote and Polaris Office were my top two picks, and I was able to acquire Supernote through 3-rd party means and install it. So I'm stoked to have Supernote on a CM9-flashed tablet. I wasn't able to find Polaris Office so I hope to at least be able to find a work-around to install that.
In response to #3 - yes I re-rooted my tablet (lost root with the .30 firmware) and previously I was able to browse the root directory of my tablet while it was connected to my computer. Now, I can only browse the SD card. I still haven't figured out a solution to this, but I just transfer files to my memory card and then to my tablet from there. I'm looking into how to do OTA file transfers via bluetooth or wi-fi, if at all possible.

opethfan89 said:
I apologize for the vagueness of my original post. I made this thread in anticipation of flashing everything back to stock, trying to copy over those Asus-specific .apk's (which I managed to do), and then re-rooting/re-flashing CM9.
I flashed the .30 firmware to get back to stock and found the Asus widgets & apk's I was looking for in the /system/app directory. After some bootloops and other fun, I was able to flash back to CM9 and when I tried to install the .apk's I immediately get the message "The Application was not installed"
Of the asus items I wanted, Supernote and Polaris Office were my top two picks, and I was able to acquire Supernote through 3-rd party means and install it. So I'm stoked to have Supernote on a CM9-flashed tablet. I wasn't able to find Polaris Office so I hope to at least be able to find a work-around to install that.
In response to #3 - yes I re-rooted my tablet (lost root with the .30 firmware) and previously I was able to browse the root directory of my tablet while it was connected to my computer. Now, I can only browse the SD card. I still haven't figured out a solution to this, but I just transfer files to my memory card and then to my tablet from there. I'm looking into how to do OTA file transfers via bluetooth or wi-fi, if at all possible.
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So did you try what I suggested in my post (pushing the files to /system/app on your tablet, rather than trying to install them through File Browser or whatever)?
I'm not sure if they rely on any custom Asus framework stuffs, like with many other OEMs. I personally doubt it because Asus barely changes anything. I think it *should* work, but can't guarantee it.
The easiest way to get the files to /system/app (if you're not very ADB or tech. savvy) is to download a root explorer (like Rom Toolbox Pro has, for example) and copy all the .apks that you want from your sdcard to /system/app.

Link9228 said:
So did you try what I suggested in my post (pushing the files to /system/app on your tablet, rather than trying to install them through File Browser or whatever)?
I'm not sure if they rely on any custom Asus framework stuffs, like with many other OEMs. I personally doubt it because Asus barely changes anything. I think it *should* work, but can't guarantee it.
The easiest way to get the files to /system/app (if you're not very ADB or tech. savvy) is to download a root explorer (like Rom Toolbox Pro has, for example) and copy all the .apks that you want from your sdcard to /system/app.
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I haven't tried pushing the files via ADB yet. I just wiped out my computer so I need to re-install the drivers to get the tablet recognized and/or the the Android SDK.
In the 3rd point of your point, do you mean my external SD card or the internal memory?

the Transformer Pad has a good portion of internal memory partitioned as an sdcard and mounts it at /sdcard/. I haven't used an external SD card with my tablet yet. Either one should work.
I also found out that Polaris Office has some library files that you probably should grab as well. You can find them at:
/system/lib/libpolarisoffice_tablet.so
/system/lib/libpolarisofficedump.so
/system/lib/libtfapps-polaris.so
/system/lib/libtflua-polaris.so
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There might be some library files for the other apps. You might want to look around in the /system/lib folder for other libraries as well.

Link9228 said:
the Transformer Pad has a good portion of internal memory partitioned as an sdcard and mounts it at /sdcard/. I haven't used an external SD card with my tablet yet. Either one should work.
I also found out that Polaris Office has some library files that you probably should grab as well. You can find them at:
There might be some library files for the other apps. You might want to look around in the /system/lib folder for other libraries as well.
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That's awesome, thanks. If I'm able to get this working I will post a guide for others to follow. I ended up just signing up for the swype beta (which I think is stupid since I paid for that app when I bought my tablet, shouldn't have to get a reduced version)
I was able to find a working supernote.apk app on a 3rd-party website and it installed and worked perfectly.
My other issue I'm having is I try to push the files with ADB and it tells me my tablet is read-only? it gives that same message no matter which directory I try to push to. I have the superuser app and have root, but superusers' log shows the 'adb shell' is consistently being denied root permission (if i try to do su or something similar). Any thoughts?

opethfan89 said:
That's awesome, thanks. If I'm able to get this working I will post a guide for others to follow. I ended up just signing up for the swype beta (which I think is stupid since I paid for that app when I bought my tablet, shouldn't have to get a reduced version)
I was able to find a working supernote.apk app on a 3rd-party website and it installed and worked perfectly.
My other issue I'm having is I try to push the files with ADB and it tells me my tablet is read-only? it gives that same message no matter which directory I try to push to. I have the superuser app and have root, but superusers' log shows the 'adb shell' is consistently being denied root permission (if i try to do su or something similar). Any thoughts?
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You need to remount your system as read-write. Trying doing an adb remount. If that doesn't work, try typing the following into a terminal emulator:
su
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
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Try ADB pushing again after that.

if you are able to install the apps by adb push. then maybe a .zip file can be created and use CWM to install all the stock apps.

Link9228 said:
You need to remount your system as read-write. Trying doing an adb remount. If that doesn't work, try typing the following into a terminal emulator:
Try ADB pushing again after that.
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Well part of the issue is that I can't "su" while in adb shell. It says permission denied. When I type ADB devices normally, it'll list my device. But when I'm in "adb shell" it doesn't show anything. "adb remount" gives me the message "error: device not found".
Any other suggestions?

opethfan89 said:
Well part of the issue is that I can't "su" while in adb shell. It says permission denied. When I type ADB devices normally, it'll list my device. But when I'm in "adb shell" it doesn't show anything. "adb remount" gives me the message "error: device not found".
Any other suggestions?
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That's weird. I've never seen that before. Are you certain that your adb drivers are installed properly? You can always use a terminal emulator on your device itself to remount the system as read/write and then use adb afterwards.

Link9228 said:
That's weird. I've never seen that before. Are you certain that your adb drivers are installed properly? You can always use a terminal emulator on your device itself to remount the system as read/write and then use adb afterwards.
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I'm pretty sure my drivers are installed correctly. Everything shows up in device manager, "adb devices" lists my device, fastboot flashes files just fine, so yea.
And yea I have the terminal emulator on my tablet and I've used it before for some stuff (installing Ubuntu) so I will try the steps you guys have mentioned. I'm in the process of trying out some other ROM's right now (Hydro atm, and then probably CleanROM) so once I go back to stock and have access to the appropriate files I'll try these steps.

[Q] UK NSTG1.2: Where to get a PackageInstaller.apk from?

Hi.
I have a (rooted) UK Nook STG 1.2. I am trying to fix the PackageInstaller, but I seem not to be able to find the correct APK.
I tried one from CM5, but I get a Certificate Missmatch:
Code:
[email protected]:/tmp$ adb install -r system/app/PackageInstaller.apk
342 KB/s (41206 bytes in 0.117s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/PackageInstaller.apk
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_INCONSISTENT_CERTIFICATES]
Uninstalling the PackageInstaller and then installing the new APK is also not possible:
Code:
[email protected]:tmp$ adb uninstall com.android.packageinstaller
Failure
I read somewhere that using the PackageInstaller.apk from a Nook 1.1 rom would be possible, but I cannot find it. Could somebody point me to it or upload it, please?
Pretty please!

NookManager includes one from an older ROM that fixes package install problems.

worked
geckoday said:
NookManager includes one from an older ROM that fixes package install problems.
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Thanks.
That worked, even though I had to write the image to an sdcard first.

NotAlain said:
That worked, even though I had to write the image to an sdcard first.
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7-Zip will let you open the .img and pull the .apk without burning it to a card. Its a great program for just about any type of archive file.

geckoday said:
7-Zip will let you open the .img and pull the .apk without burning it to a card. Its a great program for just about any type of archive file.
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If I knew that earlier... Good hint.
It even works on the Command Line on Linux.

[Q] Can't move several Titanium Backup .gz files to PC. Permission issues?

Most of the files in my TiBU folder will copy. All the properties files, and ~half of the .gz files. Most of these are game backups for progress purposes.
Dragging and dropping using Windows explorer doesn't work (nothing will happen at all)
Using ES File Explorer from the phone doesn't work.
adb from the PC doesn't work (command line has entries saying something about permissions on the failed files)
Help? I'm aware I could try backing up to cloud, but that's a workaround vs actually solving the problem. Plus it takes a while.

deusfaux said:
Most of the files in my TiBU folder will copy. All the properties files, and ~half of the .gz files. Most of these are game backups for progress purposes.
Dragging and dropping using Windows explorer doesn't work (nothing will happen at all)
Using ES File Explorer from the phone doesn't work.
adb from the PC doesn't work (command line has entries saying something about permissions on the failed files)
Help? I'm aware I could try backing up to cloud, but that's a workaround vs actually solving the problem. Plus it takes a while.
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I think TIBU needs a big update....I have same issue but my biggest problem is I can´t uninstall any system apps (there a some I don´t need) when I tap the uninstall button always same thing...."Cannot find the .apk file .....no problem whith my personally apk´s..?
Somebody same issue?

I ran into the same issue and solved (?) it by rebooting into recovery and doing an adb pull from there. It doesn't work from within Android like you said but once you're in the recovery partition things are different.
I think this not a problem with TiBu (or maybe it just needs an update like shivasrage said), because I can't copy my Nandroids to my PC either. I had to do a adb pull from recovery as well in that case. In fact, now that I remember, yesterday I tried to copy some backups I did in ES Explorer and some of them failed.
Android 4.3 is secure but that's messing with our old habits and making things more difficult.

Yeah but I had this problem before updating to 4.3

deusfaux said:
Yeah but I had this problem before updating to 4.3
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Oh, that's weird. I never had this problem before 4.3.

I just went through this exact same problem with my TWRP backup files yesterday (Except in that case it was an issue with the latest 2.6 version of TWRP, not the Android OS). For Titanium Backup, I am going to have to go back today and count the files that I copied over to my PC using Windows Explorer and compare it to an adb pull under Recovery. There are so many files as part of the backup that I would never have noticed a couple of missing ones like I did on TWRP.
EDIT: Just checked and 427 files were copied over doing it each way with a full Titanium Backup (Windows Explorer or an adb pull), so it works fine for me. I am on Android version 4.2.2.

I solved the problem by installing BusyBox from Play Store (Normal install). Then, opened a command window (you can also do it using Terminal Emulator) from within my platform-tools folder in C and typed:
adb shell
su (grant permission in the phone)
busybox chown -R 1023.1023 /data/media/*
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Now I can safely copy all files by drag-n-drop or adb pull from within android.
Cheers

Can someone walk me through solving this? I'm wanting to do a factory reset immediately, but I can't before copying over these Titanium Backup'd apps.
Why is this even happening?
ABD, ES File Explorer, everything is giving me a permission error. The latter said EACCES (Permission denied) Refused by system.
edit: nevermind. I narrowed down the offending files, and forced new backups by deleting the old ones and re-doing them. Something about the way TiBu wrote a handful of the backups was not allowing anything to copy the files.