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Originally Posted by dereksurfs
1. Can I simply use my computer plugged into the the nook and windows explorer to access /system/apps files? I am able to get to some directories, but are these hidden to MS? This would seem easier although I know we are dealing with a different OS. So things could get messy.
2. How does one edit files in system/apps which are read only? Is best to change their permissions first like most Unix OSs? If so how?
BTW, I'm an old unix programmer. I'm just not sure if I need to go into that mode here form a console app. Maybe that would be easier - simply chmod 777 the file.  |
Well, if you remember your unix stuff, you can
remount the system mount point read/write (that's probably what is blocking you) and yes, indeed, use chmod to change permissions if you need to using a
terminal emulator app or by accessing the shell via adb (either over USB or
ADBWireless).
If you don't mind paying for an app, you can also just pick up
root explorer which will give you one-button access to remounting /system r/w and allow you to change simple permissions (but not setuid or setgid) via GUI (faster than typing on the Nook's keyboard, IMO).