Root Moving Apps to /system/app

[RTAdams89]

I would like to move a few apps (such as Terminal Emulator and OSMonitor) to the /system/app folder. I'm able to get them moved, then chmod them to 644, but upon trying to launch them, they force close. Am I missing something?

 

[doomedromance]

I do it in terminal emulator this way.

su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
busybox cp /sdcard/location/of/application.apk /system/app/
busybox cp /sdcard/location/of/application2.apk /system/app/
mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
sync

But I guess it wouldn't help you much in pushing terminal emulator over.

 

[RTAdams89]

Seems like the same thing I have already tried

 

[GirLuvsDroid]

For me, the easiest way to move apps to /system/app is using Root Explorer:

1. Copy the apk and paste it into /system/app -- you'll need to press the button on the top right that says "Mount R/W".

2. Long-press on the newly pasted apk file and select Permissions.

3. Change the permissions to User: Read - Write, Group: Read, Others: Read

4. When you click Okay, you should see "rw-r--r--" in the fine print under the apk name.

5. Click the Mount R/O button, then reboot.

Since it appears that you've already moved the apps to /system/app, then all you really need to do is look at the permissions and make sure they show as noted above.

 

[RTAdams89]

I think I have done all that. Here is the (partial) directory lsiting of my /system/app folder using ADB:

# ls -l /system/app
ls -l /system/app
-rw-r--r-- root     root        50473 2010-05-12 07:59 jackpal.androidterm.apk
-rw-r--r-- root     root       391160 2010-03-31 18:15 Camera.odex
-rw-r--r-- root     root        20960 2008-08-01 05:00 LiveWallpapersPicker.odex

Permissions seem to be correct, yet I still get a force close...

Here is the code I am using to move apps using ADB:

mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
cp /data/app/com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk /sdcard/com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk
cp /data/app/com.eolwral.osmonitor.apk /sdcard/com.eolwral.osmonitor.apk
cp /sdcard/com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk /system/app/com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk
cp /sdcard/com.eolwral.osmonitor.apk /system/app/com.eolwral.osmonitor.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/com.eolwral.osmonitor.apk
mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
sync

 

[GirLuvsDroid]

And they read the same way for Terminal Emulator and OSMonitor?

 

[Phateless]

For me, the easiest way to move apps to /system/app is using Root Explorer:

1. Copy the apk and paste it into /system/app -- you'll need to press the button on the top right that says "Mount R/W".

2. Long-press on the newly pasted apk file and select Permissions.

3. Change the permissions to User: Read - Write, Group: Read, Others: Read

4. When you click Okay, you should see "rw-r--r--" in the fine print under the apk name.

5. Click the Mount R/O button, then reboot.

Since it appears that you've already moved the apps to /system/app, then all you really need to do is look at the permissions and make sure they show as noted above.

Where are installed apps stored? I cannot for the life of me find them.

 

[GirLuvsDroid]

Where are installed apps stored? I cannot for the life of me find them.

If they're stored on the SD card, you need to go into Settings>Applications>Manage applications and "Move to phone." All apps stored in data on the phone are in /data/app.

 

[Phateless]

If they're stored on the SD card, you need to go into Settings>Applications>Manage applications and "Move to phone." All apps stored in data on the phone are in /data/app.

I see nothing under /data. Absolutely nothing. Tried 4 different file managers with the same results and they're all set to display hidden files. What gives?

 

[GirLuvsDroid]

I see nothing under /data. Absolutely nothing. Tried 4 different file managers with the same results and they're all set to display hidden files. What gives?

Did you use Root Explorer? It's the only file manager I know of that will display /data.

 

[Phateless]

Did you use Root Explorer? It's the only file manager I know of that will display /data.

Yep, tried that one. None of my file managers display it. Why would that be?

 

[GirLuvsDroid]

Yep, tried that one. None of my file managers display it. Why would that be?

Are you rooted?

 

[Phateless]

Are you rooted?

Yup, using oem 1.6 w/univ. androot.

 

[GirLuvsDroid]

Yup, using oem 1.6 w/univ. androot.

My instructions are for a Motorola Droid 1 (since this is the Motorola Droid forum). I take it you have a different device? If so, I have no idea how to help you.

 

[Phateless]

My instructions are for a Motorola Droid 1 (since this is the Motorola Droid forum). I take it you have a different device? If so, I have no idea how to help you.

I have a mytouch, thanks tho.

 

[Phateless]

Can anyone help with this? It's preventing me from getting my ota update to 2.2.

 

[sharkerbaby]

Your in a Moto Droid forum. You might try posting in the My Touch All Things Root forum...

MyTouch 3G - All Things Root - Android Forums

or the standard My Touch forum...

T-Mobile MyTouch - Android Forums

 

[Phateless]

Did you use Root Explorer? It's the only file manager I know of that will display /data.

Just realized I DIDN'T try root explorer, I tried File Manager. Will Root Explorer make a difference? Don't wanna pay $3 just to find out...

I think what I really need is an adb guide.

 

[GirLuvsDroid]

Just realized I DIDN'T try root explorer, I tried File Manager. Will Root Explorer make a difference? Don't wanna pay $3 just to find out...

I think what I really need is an adb guide.

You can try it and get a full refund if you decide you don't want, so long as you uninstall it within 24 hours from purchase.

 

[Phateless]

You can try it and get a full refund if you decide you don't want, so long as you uninstall it within 24 hours from purchase.

Hmm, that's not a bad idea. Thanks!

 

[radek.god]

Hi,

I have Samsung Galaxy 3 (I5800) and it works for me :
"rw-r--r--" - there is a problem
by Root Explorer, I moved app from Data to System and set ALL PERMISSION to Enable , then reboot , ALL works

tested on CPU FREQ, Beautiful Widgets, THINK OFFICE etc...