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[stock 4.4.2] SD card write fix.

The first thing that bothered me after updating to stock 4.4.2 is the lack of SD card write for media.
Well here i fixed that, (ROOTED users only)
using your root explorer, navigate to /system/etc/permissions/
now look for "platform.xml" back up this file somewhere in case anything goes wrong.
now replace this file with the modified file attached, set correct permissions and reboot!
In case anyone is wondering what change is in the modified file, it is a permission added to write media to sdcard, ( "<group gid="media_rw" />" under external storage)
unzip the attached file (it should read platform.xml), and do leave the feedback.

is it same wtih this program?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
is it possible to change the directory of SD card just like previous OS
in kit kat directory is "storage/sdcard1"
in previous OS is ""storage/removeable/sdcard1"
because of this some of my app couldn't detected the data

raitokun said:
is it same wtih this program?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
is it possible to change the directory of SD card just like previous OS
in kit kat directory is "storage/sdcard1"
in previous OS is ""storage/removeable/sdcard1"
because of this some of my app couldn't detected the data
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havent tried the app, but then again why would you want to keep an extra app for something that can be fixed
This doesnt change the directory, only allows the apps to write to sd card.

raitokun said:
is it same wtih this program?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
is it possible to change the directory of SD card just like previous OS
in kit kat directory is "storage/sdcard1"
in previous OS is ""storage/removeable/sdcard1"
because of this some of my app couldn't detected the data
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xyge said:
havent tried the app, but then again why would you want to keep an extra app for something that can be fixed
This doesnt change the directory, only allows the apps to write to sd card.
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install app, run app, uninstall app. solved with no user interference between and safe from bootloops. also, on JellyBean the sdcard direcotry was the same as KK (storage/sdcard1)

xkeita said:
install app, run app, uninstall app. solved with no user interference between and safe from bootloops. also, on JellyBean the sdcard direcotry was the same as KK (storage/sdcard1)
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Well part of the reason why I prefer Android is the learning and understanding that comes with messing around with it, so I prefer modifying the system as per my needs
With that said, if the app doesn't require to be kept after fixing the issue it's definitely a good option for the ones who don't want to go with all the trouble.
Sent from my C6502 using Tapatalk

xyge said:
Well part of the reason why I prefer Android is the learning and understanding that comes with messing around with it, so I prefer modifying the system as per my needs
With that said, if the app doesn't require to be kept after fixing the issue it's definitely a good option for the ones who don't want to go with all the trouble.
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I know bro, I'm usually doing things with android modifying stuff here and there but sadly most users won't even do a single search after getting into a problem and that's kinda irritating after some time...

[Q] Can only create folder through "My Files"?

I have rooted and have disabled most of the recommendations listed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/debloating-t2805503
I now find myself unable to create a folder (using ES or ASTRO) in any directory?
Very confused

Did you try and search first before posting a new thread ?????
This is one of a number of similar posts with solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2815237
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UpInTheAir said:
Did you try and search first before posting a new thread ?????
This is one of a number of similar posts with solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2815237
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Sorry I don't think I was clear. This is not to my external sd card but to the actual storage on my device (or maybe that did happen for others)? I checked out that thread, downloaded the "SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD", rebooted and still does not work. I am attempting the wanam xposed fix but whenever I attempt to use the xposed installer, it can't extract (due too inability to write to disk). Is there a way to install xposed via odin?
Thank you for the response. I am new to rooting and Android in general, but I am trying!

lordnorth4 said:
Sorry I don't think I was clear. This is not to my external sd card but to the actual storage on my device (or maybe that did happen for others)?
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Not sure on what your issue might be, but I just tried using ES File Explorer, and I could create a new folder in the SD0 (internal) directory, without issues. So perhaps try with another file manager like ES.

Freakstyler said:
Not sure on what your issue might be, but I just tried using ES File Explorer, and I could create a new folder in the SD0 (internal) directory, without issues. So perhaps try with another file manager like ES.
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Okay update time. I attempted both Root Browser and ES File Explorer.. Root browser did the same thing as ASTRO, which was that after I attempted to create a folder/file clicked ok, the screen refreshed and viola- nothing. ES File Explorer did have the added benefit of apologizing saying: "Sorry, operation failed".
I attempted more drastic measures, as I am sure I was able to do this earlier on my device (through ASTRO). I backed up my current setup, and then restored the one I made directly after rooting. This had no apps disabled. Problem persisted. Restored to my current and problem still persisted.
I then attempted to use Samsung's "My Files" app, which was surprisingly capable of performing these operations. I don't know what options this leaves me. This is not just a problem with file browsers, as I was using AIDE and was incapable of creating a new project, so this is drastically affecting the use of my device. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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I have made sure ES File explorer has root permission, and yet it still will not create folder's/files. I have put in an sd card, and am able to write folders to that. A quick and uninformed internet search has lead me to believe that it is because the file system is inproperly mounted, but I have absolutely no idea if that is correct or how I caused that issue. I am further lost on how to go about fixing it.
Would a reflash using the original root method work?
Or perhaps a factory reset?
I just don't know enough.
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Thanks for your replies and time, I really appreciate it.

same issue
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Okay update time. I attempted both Root Browser and ES File Explorer.. Root browser did the same thing as ASTRO, which was that after I attempted to create a folder/file clicked ok, the screen refreshed and viola- nothing. ES File Explorer did have the added benefit of apologizing saying: "Sorry, operation failed".
I attempted more drastic measures, as I am sure I was able to do this earlier on my device (through ASTRO). I backed up my current setup, and then restored the one I made directly after rooting. This had no apps disabled. Problem persisted. Restored to my current and problem still persisted.
I then attempted to use Samsung's "My Files" app, which was surprisingly capable of performing these operations. I don't know what options this leaves me. This is not just a problem with file browsers, as I was using AIDE and was incapable of creating a new project, so this is drastically affecting the use of my device. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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I have made sure ES File explorer has root permission, and yet it still will not create folder's/files. I have put in an sd card, and am able to write folders to that. A quick and uninformed internet search has lead me to believe that it is because the file system is inproperly mounted, but I have absolutely no idea if that is correct or how I caused that issue. I am further lost on how to go about fixing it.
Would a reflash using the original root method work?
Or perhaps a factory reset?
I just don't know enough.
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Thanks for your replies and time, I really appreciate it.
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I have the same exact issue. I can add folders through the Samsung My Files; the ES File explorer gives me 'Sorry, operation failed' also. I have reformatted, and re-rooted, but same issue.

Im no expert mind you, but i had this exact same issue, pretty sure its a kernel issue, specifically i think selinux and its two modes passive and enforce.........first i tried an app on the store thats suppose to change this mode upon reboot, before i realised newly installed apps were now also having issue with internal storage........anyways, long story short, i checked out the lone kernel in the dev thread, paraphrasing, selinux disabled, or some such, and bingo bango, everythings back the way it was
If you have recovery, might be worth backing up and flashing kernel, see if that works, report if it does for the benifit of others that might find themselves with internal storage issues
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T700/T705 version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/orig-development/kernel-skyhigh-tw-kernel-t2806563
"SELinux PERMISSIVE" - turns out kernel is permissive by default, not disabled
T800/T805 version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ent/kernel-skyhigh-tw-kernel-synapse-t2854933
Hopefully thats usefull

Yep. Just did a first TWRP backup and restored with my latest kernel flashed. No internal storage write issue. If you really want to know if it's SELinux or how I mount let me know and I can repack a stock kernel for private test. I do set the last line of my /sbin/SkyHigh.sh script as data rw, so probably that's it.

UpInTheAir said:
Yep. Just did a first TWRP backup and restored with my latest kernel flashed. No internal storage write issue. If you really want to know if it's SELinux or how I mount let me know and I can repack a stock kernel for private test. I do set the last line of my /sbin/SkyHigh.sh script as data rw, so probably that's it.
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Did you have the internal issue aswell?
So we have two probable culprits, selinux or a line in a script
Can you flash kernel one ontop of the other without negatives, so lets say you put two test versions here, one with the script change but selinux enforce, and your latest kernel at the moment, anyone in the future with this issue, who is willing to help could flash the first one and confirm if fixed and thus hopefully identify the issue specifically as the data r/w or not
On another note
Although i was having internal issues in android itself at the time, my twrp recovery file manager had no problems deleting/moving files.....maybe that might narrow down the issue, i dont know

banderos101 said:
Did you have the internal issue aswell?
So we have two probable culprits, selinux or a line in a script
Can you flash kernel one ontop of the other without negatives, so lets say you put two test versions here, one with the script change but selinux enforce, and your latest kernel at the moment, anyone in the future with this issue, who is willing to help could flash the first one and confirm if fixed and thus hopefully identify the issue specifically as the data r/w or not
On another note
Although i was having internal issues in android itself at the time, my twrp recovery file manager had no problems deleting/moving files.....maybe that might narrow down the issue, i dont know
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No, I've never had the issue as I've used my own kernel from just about day one Hence restoring with TWRP hadn't been a problem the one time I just used it.
I have posted a couple of times asking if someone wants to do the flashing, I don't have the motivation and time to do it.
I will however respond to a PM if someone wishes to flash a modified re-packed stock kernel to test. They'll need to supply the stock boot.img from the firmware version they are currently using. If all is good, we can then post the results.
Or in the meantime, user SkyHigh kernel

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No, I've never had the issue as I've used my own kernel from just about day one Hence restoring with TWRP hadn't been a problem the one time I just used it.
I have posted a couple of times asking if someone wants to do the flashing, I don't have the motivation and time to do it.
I will however respond to a PM if someone wishes to flash a modified re-packed stock kernel to test. They'll need to supply the stock boot.img from the firmware version they are currently using. If all is good, we can then post the results.
Or in the meantime, user SkyHigh kernel
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Thanks by the way, for your kernel, and its rescue of my device .........and not least of all, the work you've done with our devices:highfive:

So is this actually a bug or by design? Is it KK or Samsung's problem? Kinda stupid to lock us out of our own SD card but still allow us to install apps from unknown sources???
WTF?

flhthemi said:
So is this actually a bug or by design? Is it KK or Samsung's problem? Kinda stupid to lock us out of our own SD card but still allow us to install apps from unknown sources???
WTF?
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No. You'll need to re-read the entire thread. Easy mistake.
The thread is about an issue with INTERNAL sdcard after TWRP recovery restore and a "solution".

flhthemi said:
So is this actually a bug or by design? Is it KK or Samsung's problem? Kinda stupid to lock us out of our own SD card but still allow us to install apps from unknown sources???
WTF?
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Worked fine until i started rooting and flashing the recovery, pretty sure during that process something triggered this issue

UpInTheAir said:
No. You'll need to re-read the entire thread. Easy mistake.
The thread is about an issue with INTERNAL sdcard after TWRP recovery restore and a "solution".
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Yup, first post in the Samsung threads and I messed up. Now I have to find a proper thread to get an answer....

Just for future reference
This issue affects both internal AND external storage, if you just have an external issue and no internal, its likely you have a different issue, likely the changes brought about by kitkat, where there are other solutions elsewhere.......thats not to say you cant try a kernal thats known to have selinux as permissive and r/w script change though, might actually be another solution to the kitkat/external card issue?i dont know
So to clarify, this issue involves the INTERNAL storage too, which the other issue doesnt

banderos101 said:
Just for future reference
This issue affects both internal AND external storage, if you just have an external issue and no internal, its likely you have a different issue, likely the changes brought about by kitkat, where there are other solutions elsewhere.......thats not to say you cant try a kernal thats known to have selinux as permissive and r/w script change though, might actually be another solution to the kitkat/external card issue?i dont know
So to clarify, this issue involves the INTERNAL storage too, which the other issue doesnt
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This thread is about INTERNAL sdcard write issue after restoring TWRP backup. Current known solution: flash my kernel.
The EXTERNAL sdcard issue is brought about with the introduction of Android 4.4.2 (There are other dedicated threads on this). Current known solutions: flash a patched custom ROM, use one of the Play Store apps (root), or mod the relevant system folder yourself (root).

UpInTheAir said:
This thread is about INTERNAL sdcard write issue after restoring TWRP backup. Current known solution: flash my kernel.
The EXTERNAL sdcard issue is brought about with the introduction of Android 4.4.2 (There are other dedicated threads on this). Current known solutions: flash a patched custom ROM, use one of the Play Store apps (root), or mod the relevant system folder yourself (root).
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Okay, i could have sworn that i was experiencing the same issue on the external, aswell as the internal, infact im certain, i remember trying the external fixes first, assuming i had the kitkat external storage issue, untill i noticed it was also happening to the internal storage.......this was the first and only thread i found concerning internal issues, maybe i had both issues, but then again, the kitkat fixes didnt fix the external issues, your kernel seemed to fix both, at least in my specific situation
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Okay, i see maybe you were answering my question from a more knowledgeble perpective, it just seemed that whatever affected the internal, was also affecting the external, otherwise, wouldnt the sdfix and/or root file managers like es file explorer with a kitkat/sd workaround, worked, both of which i tried.......seems like whatever was affecting my internal was also affecting external..........one way to find out is if folks who find themselves with the internal issues could confirm if they also have external issues, and whether the external fixes work or not
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Ive just come to realise the fact that i was having internal storage permission issues might have caused the external storage fixes not to function properly, and that maybe i did indeed have two seperate issues, and that whatever was affecting my internal storage was a different issue to the kitkat/external sd card issue, so maybe you are right in saying that this only fixes the internal storage issue, which in turn allowed the external storage fixes to work.........hopefully time will tell, and hopefully, some of that makes sense

SM-T805 just won't let edit files on SD

Just purchased my galaxy tab s. When I found out how it behaves with external memory rooted it at once, did the thing for read/write permissions, disabled this weird safety feature and... It does not alow editing files to any program which causes a big problem when I try to use "iGO" navigator for example which keeps its files on SD, or use some office program to edit any content on SD... It does alow creating and deleting files though.
Any ideas? Many thanks in advance!

I guess it's a kitkat problem. I heard in lollipop google returned to full read write access to SD cards.

Or try using a custom kernel

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Or tey using a custom kernel
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what do you mean?

hmaxos said:
I guess it's a kitkat problem. I heard in lollipop google returned to full read write access to SD cards.
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Maybe there is some fix possible about it?

gyrtaz said:
what do you mean?
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Sorry i meant try a custom kernel. Skyhigh kernel fixes sd problems. I am running it now and it does work. Perhaps you can try that?

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Sorry i meant try a custom kernel. Skyhigh kernel fixes sd problems. I am running it now and it does work. Perhaps you can try that?
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I only found topics about sd r/w problems where they say that I need to root and run some code (or edit some file manually) to fix permissions. Well I did it... But I couldn't find anyone talking about editing... I can get around that by saving an edited file in diferent name, deleting the original and renaming it back to original... But programs I try to use does not do tricks like that :silly:
Was your problem similar? Any links regarding the fix of this?

gyrtaz said:
I only found topics about sd r/w problems where they say that I need to root and run some code (or edit some file manually) to fix permissions. Well I did it... But I couldn't find anyone talking about editing... I can get around that by saving an edited file in diferent name, deleting the original and renaming it back to original... But programs I try to use does not do tricks like that :silly:
Was your problem similar? Any links regarding the fix of this?
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Well I have always ran skyhigh kernel for my sd card. Even if rooted with the sd fix my sd card still worked fine(on stock rom). Perhaps it could be the file manager your using? Well i also seen the r/w fix by editing a file but that was months ago and I forget how to do it. Sometimes sd fix app would say its fixed, but it wasnt. So using another app from the playstore could fix it? Hope this helps

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Well I have always ran skyhigh kernel for my sd card. Even if rooted with the sd fix my sd card still worked fine(on stock rom). Perhaps it could be the file manager your using? Well i also seen the r/w fix by editing a file but that was months ago and I forget how to do it. Sometimes sd fix app would say its fixed, but it wasnt. So using another app from the playstore could fix it? Hope this helps
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The file seems to be edited properly but none of programs are able to edit files. Biggest problem at the moment that iGO won't save its configuration and shut down when a route is entered. I assume it is because of unability to edit files in sd also

[ROM][STOCK][Lolipop][deodexed,resigned,zipaligned] D5503 14.5.A.0.270 Enhanced LP

Hi, just to share with you!
Whats this? In short, it is deodexed -> resigned -> zipaligned, installed busybox, supersu, dual recovery (vol up for twrp, vol down for cwm), 5way reboot menu ...and some other changes which you can read about it here -> https://github.com/munjeni/D5503_14.5.A.0.242/commits/master .
How to download rom:
- go to here -> https://github.com/munjeni/D5503_14.5.A.0.242/tree/ae7b18de7faa97eaf01eff1c2b6abeb540feaf6f and on the right side you have "Download zip"
- after downloading rom is not ready, do not flash!!!
How to install:
- after you download rom you must repack zip since git always add things into new folder inside zip so you will need repack it first before installing!
- simple open main zip and go to folder "14.5.A.0.242.master", select all files from these folder, drag and drop it to a new empty zip, you are done. Before you flash rom please read "iportant" section! Flash these new zip with any recovery. Done.
Mirrored download link (using this you no need to repack anything, just download and install!):
- https://mega.co.nz/#!Co1yERia!eJVCBjTZrjXok3KXZxM9xp_28I9Pos-LPYKjigJ6Bok
Important:
- you must fully wipe /data partition (mean delete everything from /data folder)! Or another solution, flash only userdata from any LolyPop ftf! Why? Because all old files from internal storage is not relabeled and you will encounter a lot of problems and all these files can not be accessed from android, pictures, private files... etc is not accessible than! Don't think it will work without wipe, it will not! Wioe data factory reset have no sense, I recomend installing userdata from ftf since its more a safe way!
Changelog:
- https://github.com/munjeni/D5503_14.5.A.0.242/commits/master
Enjoy!

munjeni said:
Hi, just to share with you!
Whats this? In short, it is deodexed -> resigned -> zipaligned, installed busybox, supersu, dual recovery (vol up for twrp, vol down for cwm), ...and some other changes which you can read about it here -> https://github.com/munjeni/D5503_14.5.A.0.242/commits/master . Curently I am stoped development on this rom since I am unable to solve thing like this -> lolipop have two classpaths (BOOTCKLASSPATH and SYSTEMSERVERCLASSPATH) and I not understand how to access classes from one classpath to another classpath, if you have idea how I can get this than I will probably continue development. My plan was implementing privacy guard rom cm12 but since I have problem accessing classes I am temporary stoped
How to download rom:
- go to here -> https://github.com/munjeni/D5503_14.5.A.0.242 and on the right side you have "Download zip"
- after downloading rom is not ready, do not flash!!!
How to install:
- after you download rom you must repack zip since git always add things into new folder inside zip so you will need repack it first before installing!
- simple open main zip and go to folder "14.5.A.0.242.master", select all files from these folder, drag and drop it to a new empty zip, you are done. Flash these new zip with any recovery. I have made some automated scripts so you no need to wipe anything since everything needed will be done auto so just click "install" and wait until rom get installed.
Enjoy!
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Flashed this ROM and it is amazing.
Debloated it, installed some mods like xposed, xposed fix, modded services.jar for superuser mode, modified mixer_paths.xml for more loudness and some apps like MyAndroidTools, TitaniumBackup, Greenify.
Works like a charm and good battery life.
Only thing is the aweful toogle change by Google (no silent, vibrate toggle on quick settings) - but this depends NOT on your ROM.
Thx munjeni (one more time) for your time, work and effort.
m.

Investigated and got solution for 5 way reboot menu
Where you got moded services with superuser mod? I wanted to start porting it from cm12 but if it is allready exist I will be glad to look into it

munjeni said:
Investigated and got solution for 5 way reboot menu, you can download from here (just download android.policy.jar and replace) -> https://github.com/munjeni/D5503_14.../system/framework/android.policy.jar?raw=true enjoy
Where you got moded services with superuser mod? I wanted to start porting it from cm12 but if it is allready exist I will be glad to look into it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/themes-apps/mod-accent-systemui-t3088719

moonryder said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/themes-apps/mod-accent-systemui-t3088719
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I have no idea why it is caled SuperUser Mod since it have nothing related to SuperUser. It is just SignatureDisable mod, author stupidly gave these name to these mod which apsolutly have nothing related to superuser If you look into commits on my git you will notice that you no need his services.jar since my rom allready have disabled signature verification, I not guarant you how his services is patched, but I can sugest you to replace services.jar whith one from my rom since compatibility is guaranted
This http://www.androidauthority.com/cyanogenmod-12-superuser-577985/ is what I call superuser mod (I have plan to port it here), and diferencie between "wrongly named" superusermod and real superusermod like one from cm12 is like this and this

munjeni said:
...and diferencie between "wrongly named" superusermod and real superusermod like one from cm12 is like this and this
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LOL
Ok bro will wait for a "real" PrivacyGuard for LP 5.0.2, modded by the master munjeni itself

When trying to install an app from sd card, I am getting out of space message, can't install apps from sd card
btw.. already wiped everything, and system storage shows correct info

nemphis said:
When trying to install an app from sd card, I am getting out of space message, can't install apps from sd card
btw.. already wiped everything, and system storage shows correct info
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Hi, I have noticed the same thing, but I don't know if it is related to lolipop in general! Anybody confirm on stock unmodified rom?

I can install apps from sdcard [emoji18]
But I am unable to download some apps from playstore

munjeni said:
Hi, I have noticed the same thing, but I don't know if it is related to lolipop in general! Anybody confirm on stock unmodified rom?
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NO problems here, i can install apps from sd card am on stock rooted lollipop with unlocked boot-loader.
I'll wait for another simplified flashable version of your rom.

Thanks @munjeni for this release !
Will give a shot tonight when everybody is sleeping
Question : Can i remove some elements ( unuseful app for my usage when repackaging rom ) regarding your install script ?
Thanks mate !

Freshly installed and everything is perfect ! Thank you very much brah !!
D5503 UB Dstriker ROM KK.157

Winb33 said:
Thanks @munjeni for this release !
Will give a shot tonight when everybody is sleeping
Question : Can i remove some elements ( unuseful app for my usage when repackaging rom ) regarding your install script ?
Thanks mate !
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i tried that and / or replaced some things like bootanimation, fonts etc.
Flashing failed, so flash it untouched and remove / add things then.

pathaniya said:
NO problems here, i can install apps from sd card am on stock rooted lollipop with unlocked boot-loader.
I'll wait for another simplified flashable version of your rom.
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I'm trying to solve this but have no idea how to do it, it is selinux restriction (if somebody have idea how it can be solved let me know please), but temporary solution is: via terminal emulator disable selinux, than install app, than enable selinux. To disable selinux write "setenforce 0", than install app, than enable selinux "setenforce 1"

Winb33 said:
Thanks @munjeni for this release !
Will give a shot tonight when everybody is sleeping
Question : Can i remove some elements ( unuseful app for my usage when repackaging rom ) regarding your install script ?
Thanks mate !
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You can but only if you propertly remove lines from updater-script since it is hardcoded with our rom, instead recovery will abort installation if you missed something in updater-script ! My sugestion is, remove things manualy using an root file explorer, or at least add some lines in updater script which will remove things that you want

munjeni said:
Hi, I have noticed the same thing, but I don't know if it is related to lolipop in general! Anybody confirm on stock unmodified rom?
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First when installed FR version same problems with SD card. Also ESexplorer had problems accessing SD card
Now on stock rooted works everything fine related to SD card.
Run also SDfix app becouse Titanium problem
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EasySR said:
First when installed FR version same problems with SD card. Also ESexplorer had problems accessing SD card
Now on stock rooted works everything fine related to SD card.
Run also SDfix app becouse Titanium problem
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No man, you no need sdcard fix. I allready included sdcard fix https://github.com/munjeni/D5503_14.5.A.0.242/commit/21b396daf721791c3675de417c543ba6184e21d1 and you can read / write any storage without problems, but we speak about problem related to the "installing apps from sdcard"! For example, if you try to install blablabla.apk which is on any storage you will get "no free space" error since selinux DENIED installing it, I don't have idea why it happen since I am not familiar with selinux, only very basic things by now. I will try to solve this problem!

munjeni said:
No man, you no need sdcard fix. I allready included sdcard fix https://github.com/munjeni/D5503_14.5.A.0.242/commit/21b396daf721791c3675de417c543ba6184e21d1 and you can read / write any storage without problems, but we speak about problem related to the "installing apps from sdcard"! For example, if you try to install blablabla.apk which is on any storage you will get "no free space" error since selinux DENIED installing it, I don't have idea why it happen since I am not familiar with selinux, only very basic things by now. I will try to solve this problem!
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Just installed app on stock rooted lolipop (3G Watchdog) from SD card
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Hey guys, I'm having a hard time installing xposed installer, I get "not enough space" error. Could any of you help out a fellow user..?
D5503 UB Dstriker ROM KK.157

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Just installed app on stock rooted lolipop (3G Watchdog) from SD card
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Ok thanks for info. On my rom selinux must be disabled temporary before installing any app from sdcard, than enabled. I will try to understand why it happening. For sure it is related to selinux. I replaced platform key in selinux_policy.xml since all apks on our rom is resigned and zipaligned but it was not solved problem related to the installing apks from sdcard.

Problem moving app to /system/apps

Hello!
Well, basically my problem is when I try to move an app to /system/app.
I am user of GPS spoofers and today I've unlocked my bootloader, flashed latest twrp by @Alberto97 and followed this thread to use Magisk:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/how-to/how-to-safetynet-7-1-1-update-stock-rom-t3669086
I'm using Nougat 7.1.1 security patch December 1.
As I use GPS spoofers, I wanted to move GPS Location app to /system/app to do not use mock locations, and then hide Magisk to play Pokemon go, but every time I tried to move it to system with Link2sd, after trying, it was just showing the following error when I tried to to move the app to system:
"mount '/dev/block/dm-0'- '/system' device or resource busy"
I really don't want to downgrade to MM to try to move it, and maybe if I downgrade, the problem will not be fixed too... So, can anyone help me with it? I really want to move it to system, and I don't know what to do, I'm really new with this error.
Thanks, hope you help me!

/system write is disabled when the device is turned on, security
Use twrp. First mount /system in the mount menu, then advanced and file manager to move it from /data/app to system
And maybe it also needs to go to /system/priv-app, but I am not sure about that

user822 said:
/system write is disabled when the device is turned on, security
Use twrp. First mount /system in the mount menu, then advanced and file manager to move it from /data/app to system
And maybe it also needs to go to /system/priv-app, but I am not sure about that
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So, I need to go to mount menu of twrp, mount /system, go to advanced, file manager and search all the app folder or just .app(?) And move it to /system/app(or just /system?) And also copy(or move?) It to priv-app?

xdaVTU said:
So, I need to go to mount menu of twrp, mount /system, go to advanced, file manager and search all the app folderAnd move it to /system/app
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Yes, there should be a folder in /data/app/ that has the right name
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And also copy(or move?) It to priv-app?
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Yes, move the folder to /system/app
Only if then the app does not work, try to move it to /system/priv-app instead

user822 said:
Yes, there should be a folder in /data/app/ that has the right name
Yes, move the folder to /system/app
Only if then the app does not work, try to move it to /system/priv-app instead
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So after doing that, will I need to use Link2sd to something or your tutorial is enough?

xdaVTU said:
So, I need to go to mount menu of twrp, mount /system, go to advanced, file manager and search all the app folder or just .app(?) And move it to /system/app(or just /system?) And also copy(or move?) It to priv-app?
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So after doing that, will I need to use Link2sd or lucky Patcher to something or your tutorial is enough?
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No that makes an app into a system app, that is all

user822 said:
No that makes an app into a system app, that is all
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thank you for the help, but... Everything was okay until I test the app, i don't know if you use this kind of app, but when I moved it to system/app it should allow me to access the system functions. As the attached image shows, I cannot access it yet, but it's already in /system/app.
Please dude, help me, i really want to use this functions
Edit. And when i try to convert the app to a user app, link2sd show me the error showed by the error image.

First: never EVER even mention LP anywhere. It is strictly forbidden to even mention it, it's warez since you can crack Apps with it to not have to pay while still using paid functions, please all edit your posts!
Second: you are using Magisk @xdaVTU. So learn to use its full potential! Magisk was made to make changes especially to /sytem without actually changing that partition in order to allow OTA updates since they would scan partitions like the system partition which are cryptographically secured. If they where even mounted r/w the update will abort.
So if you want to make changes to /system, just make a module or use existing ones, it's actually very easy. In your case there should be a module in manager called app systemizer (or something like that, haven't used Magisk in about a month), that should do the job.
But in general, you can simply "write" your own module, you don't need much for that. Just get the module template from github, it should be linked in the Magisk release thread. Unzip it. open the module.prop in a text editor and edit it how you want (only the text behind the = signs, very self explainatory). Save it. Then open the folder "system" and create the sub-folder app (or priv-app) and inside create some folder for the app. Put the apk file of the app you want to install in /sytem/app/foldername inside. At the end, put everything back into a zip file (the folders common, META-INF and system together with the files. Make sure it's a simple zip file thats not encrypted and that inside the files and folders aren't inside another folder (which is the case when you download the zip from github) otherwise it will fail to install. Then just install your new zip through the Magisk Manager or TWRP and done. Everyting should work now.

@Artim_96
I'm sorry for that, I'll edit the posts.
About the Magisk, I don't know how does it work fully, and would like just to use that GPS as a system app, so I would need a little help for that. I didn't understand anything about the modules, and the only reason I'm using Magisk than SuperSU is because I've seen some users saying SuperSU wasn't stable in Nougat and they've got into bootloop...
Is this security of just Nougat or marshmallow also have it?
Should I use SuperSU instead of Magisk for that?
Please help me with it.
Ah, one more question, should I downgrade to Marshmallow to get it to work?

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@Artim_96
I'm sorry for that, I'll edit the posts.
About the Magisk, I don't know how does it work fully, and would like just to use that GPS as a system app, so I would need a little help for that. I didn't understand anything about the modules, and the only reason I'm using Magisk than SuperSU is because I've seen some users saying SuperSU wasn't stable in Nougat and they've got into bootloop...
Is this security of just Nougat or marshmallow also have it?
Should I use SuperSU instead of Magisk for that?
Please help me with it.
Ah, one more question, should I downgrade to Marshmallow to get it to work?
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I already told you what to do. Just do one of the two things

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I already told you what to do. Just do one of the two things
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As I said, I didn't understand

xdaVTU said:
As I said, I didn't understand
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Just read. I told you just use app systemize, it will do the job

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I already told you what to do. Just do one of the two things
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Just read. I told you just use app systemize, it will do the job
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I forgot to Tell you, i tried to use systemizer but i dont know what happened, It failed when I tried to install It with magisk

xdaVTU said:
I forgot to Tell you, i tried to use systemizer but i dont know what happened, It failed when I tried to install It with magisk
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That's something for the Magisk forum. Otherwise try terminal app systemizer too.

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That's something for the Magisk forum. Otherwise try terminal app systemizer too.
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As i just want to move an app to /system/priv-app(yes, priv-app), can I just use TWRP terminal and move it? Without rooting my phone neither with magisk nor supersu? Or it isn't gonna work?

xdaVTU said:
As i just want to move an app to /system/priv-app(yes, priv-app), can I just use TWRP terminal and move it? Without rooting my phone neither with magisk nor supersu? Or it isn't gonna work?
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It will work, but keep in mind you won't be able to make OTA updates. So if you want to update your firmware you'll probably have to use either Motorola device manager or manually flush it through RSD lite. Using Magisk should give you root, it's huge possibilities and still keep OTA updates working. But with Motorola devices it's a bit of work to get it to work because there is a bug in the kernel for years now

I don't have sure if its gonna help because is a little complicated to do, i don't have sure if its gonna work with newer versions of magisk or the way that you installed because some module won't work in the way that you install but you can try this. I used some time ago in aosp rom maybe works on stock too
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-smali-patcher-0-7-t3680053
This gonna allow fake location without selection on settings or put app in systen

@Artim_96 @jst98 @user822
Thank you all for helping me, mainly Artim and user, because with user's help I learned that tarp also can make some system modifications with file manager, but it seems to need root as well(I'm not sure about that actually), and Artim, you really helped me with those things about magisk modules. I've just flashed nougat 7.0, then I flashed twrp 3.0.2-0 and flashed magisk, it works very well!
And I found a kernel download link that really worked for me, with magisk modules(systemizer and appsystemizer) I could do what I wanted to.
Everything is working now, but I'd like to know if that f2fs fix kernel really works.. When I was using 6.0.1, I downloaded the kernel fixed for that Android version, but I just caused me a bootloop, so now I'm afraid about trying the 7.1.1 version...

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@[email protected]@user822
Thank you all for helping me, mainly Artim and user, because with user's help I learned that tarp also can make some system modifications with file manager, but it seems to need root as well(I'm not sure about that actually), and Artim, you really helped me with those things about magisk modules. I've just flashed nougat 7.0, then I flashed twrp 3.0.2-0 and flashed magisk, it works very well!
And I found a kernel download link that really worked for me, with magisk modules(systemizer and appsystemizer) I could do what I wanted to.
Everything is working now, but I'd like to know if that f2fs fix kernel really works.. When I was using 6.0.1, I downloaded the kernel fixed for that Android version, but I just caused me a bootloop, so now I'm afraid about trying the 7.1.1 version...
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Of course you need the Kernel matching your Android version.
There also is a Magisk module that's supposed to fix it, but I don't know if it even works