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[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
The app was posted recently on XDA. Good to see your first response! The app has in-app purchase to disable the ads and has no support for extra features (yet). All features are available (ad-based) in the standard version. Updates have been posted regularly with new features or bug fixes.

It is strange that Adoptable Storage did not complete on your card. We tested it on a large batch of phones including several Galaxy S5. Basically, in case it does not work, you format the disk through settings/PC or via the revert button within the app, restart phone, start over with adoptable function. Note that in case of existing multiple (hidden) partions on the SD card, that there might be errors. Perhaps the type of SD-card could be the reason.

We would love to see the feature working on your phone, too. Quite some users have reported positively on the Play Store.

Thank you for reviewing Root Essentials!
[Android Apps and Games] GangXta:
Where do I find downloads folder 📁?

Where do I find my downloads folder while in recovery? I'm using twrp, and can't find my old files from old internal. :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
It may be that you need to mount your SD card under TWRP. Then you can find it under /sdcard.
[Android Apps and Games] GangXta:
When I look in that folder, it only shows my recent backup of twrp.... But in android everything is there, runnin 6.0.1 on galaxy note 4 twrp 3.0
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
If you took a backup from within Root Essentials then it stores it under /sdcard/TWRP/(serial number)/. If you have specific problems with TWRP then you'd better check on their forums.
[Android Apps and Games] GangXta:
Here is what happened, I made a Nandroid backup before fiddling with the app... Then I made my 120gb 100% internal. All was working fine til I did something wrong and messed my Rom up. So I cleared data, system, cache and dalvik... But when I went to go install my backup everything was moved by the app somewhere and yes everything is mounted properly in twrp. Like I said, i find them in android with no problem but not inside recovery, it's moved ????
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
If you can find the path to your nandroid backup in Android, then check very well whether this is on your internal, external / sd. Then make sure that in TWRP the storage is mounted correctly and that you check the right path.
[Android Apps and Games] GangXta:
After the swap, twrp backs up files to internal /data/media/0, I had to search for these but these are my new backups and my old ones are somewhere else while in twrp
[Android Apps and Games] frijilraj:
Kingroot
[Android Apps and Games] nextheart:
Great app.

Please add app back up and restore option with data.

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] i2andog:
I am running an HTC desire 626s, systemless root, busybox, xposed... I used the change DPI setting on this app only to receive an error and now a boot loop... I do not have a back up that I want to use and would rather system reset but I really do not want to do that either. I can access File Manager in TWRP.... Would I be able to navigate to the applications path and delete it to restore my phone to its regular DPI?
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Did you change the DPI using the 'Shell Command' or 'Build.prop' method? Clearing data of Root Essentials will not make any difference.
[Android Apps and Games] i2andog:
shell command
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Can you access your phone with ADB when it is stuck in the bootloop? If so, execute these commands with ADB:

adb shell wm density reset

adb reboot

If this doesn't work, check for a file in '/data/property/persist.sys.lcd_density' (without quotation marks) and delete it, then reboot. Your device should fallback to the default DPI. (In build.prop). You can do this using the terminal within TWRP, with these commands (after you mounted the /data partition):

rm /data/property/persist.sys.lcd_density

reboot

If both did not work, you probably have to factory reset your phone. You could try to reflash the stock firmware before resetting.
[Android Apps and Games] Mario0550mg:
Nice easter egg.

If I can in a few hours, I'll try to finish the Spanish translation :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Just letting you know... when running the Root Checker, the app stopped responding and then the app itself restarts (Screenshot Image Attached)

I have beta3 installed and my phone is a d2vzw with the latest CM13 (Android 6.0).

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Thanks for the bug-report on the Beta release. We are looking into it. We suspect it has to do with the flip animations of the cards loading directly after root check has completed. Do you have this every time / after a restart?
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Very good question and not easy to answer. Yes, I have plans to update Root Essentials, but...

1. I am deeply involved in development of another app Hue Essentials (smartlights app).

2. School cost me way too much time in the past year (Latin and Greek is getting more difficult if you skip too many lessons).

3. When I wrote Root Essentials, I was only just able to do the first tricks on the phone and had hardly any deep knowledge of programming. I took up Hue Essentials to get me more into Java/Kotlin, etc and learnt a lot more. Now I feel that I would need to rewrite Root Essentials completely as I see my own errors.

4. Many people do not use Root anymore. Android Pay troubles, Samsung Knox, etc. Is it still useful?

5. Much functionality would require a new approach on newly targeted phones/Android version.

Most important thing is simply time. So, no deadline yet.
[Android Apps and Games] D-Kay666:
A little bit ago I had the adoptable memory working before the non-root method through cmd stopped working but now I factory reset my phone I have to enable it again.

I have a magisk rooted galaxy s7 edge (SM-G935F) using TWRP recovery. When I try to flash ASPlugin.zip in root essentails it goes into the recovery. Trying to install it from there causes an "Error: Root Essentals not found on your device". Any idea what to do to make it work, one way or another (apart from installing a custom rom, have bad experience with that)?
[Android Apps and Games] Developmentmonster:
Good app
[Android Apps and Games] Naruiki:
Report bug Font Installer Will Crash If Opened
[Android Apps and Games] cylent:
I bought the app and my main purpose is to change my device is in prop editor. Why is there no option to flash a backup via twrp if things go south?
[Android Apps and Games] iXaidyiu:
Because it's your responsibility to backup before trying anything(?)
[Android Apps and Games] hyborian:
Still very good and works on Pie, and many people still root through Magisk, which solves those payment app problems. Your earlier attempt is already outstanding, what more now ? lol
[Android Apps and Games] cylent:
Sure. I agree. But many apps include auto backups.
[Android Apps and Games] iXaidyiu:
I used to make periodic full TWRP backup from time to time when I was enthusiastic into flashing, it's a good practice in case anything goes wrong in whatever God's-know reason.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I do understand what you're expressing/expecting but, please bear in mind (In addition to the valuable information provided by [MENTION=6891123]iXaidyiu[/MENTION]) the following...

Weather or not a tool, app, etc... states that it provides a backup, of one or more of a file(s) and/or folder(s)/directory(s) that's being modified for whatever reason, always treat the action(s) using the saying "Hope for the best but, plan for the worse".

For example... Always provide yourself with one (or more if necessary) way to recover from any issues that may be encountered.

"Especially" regarding system dependent modifications that can always, potentially, cause your device to be Bricked/Soft Bricked, Bootloop, Stuck in Boot, etc...

It's kinda like preparing yourself with the Files, Tools, etc... when attempting something that can easily go wrong (like Unlocking a Bootloader and such) while preparing for (having what you need) to recover from it, up to the point of restoring the device to it's Factory Stock Firmware.

I hope that I had explained this okay via text... :thumbup:

Good Luck!

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[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
[MENTION=1414895]cylent[/MENTION], here's a little Helper Guide regarding the Backup and Restore feature available on the Root Essentials app.

The default Backup Location/Directory for Root Essentials is located within the "/storage/emulated/0/Root Essentials/".

Regarding the individual Backup files (specifically made by the Root Essentials App) for the Build.prop, the file(s) are placed within the above directory within a folder labeled "Build.prop Editor".

To backup the build.prop file, please refer to the following example image.

When you want to restore the build.prop backup, just select the specific backup listed on the "Backup/Restore" Popup dialog where you had selected the "Backup" option.

The following example Image should help see this.

This is probably/hopefully the best way I can help you with this... :thumbup:

Maybe [MENTION=5915384]SuperThomasLab[/MENTION] could provide any missing information or clarifications needed here... :thumbup:

Good Luck!

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[Android Apps and Games] s10356412066:
How does 9.0 (PIE) open Adoptable Storage?

Hello

Thank you for developing such a good APP.

I want to ask

If it is android 9.0 (Pie)

Can I also enable the Adoptable Storage feature via the app or via ADB?

My mobile phone is ASUS zenfone 5z

Formatting through this APP shows that the memory card is damaged.

But before it was useful and successful... I don’t know if it’s because of the upgrade 9.0 relationship.

Is there any other way to enable the function of Adoptable Storage in 9.0?

During the use, it seems that I have to download the archive file ASplugin.zip.

But don't know how to actually use it

I hope to have detailed teaching, thank you
[Android Apps and Games] Tigerevo:
Error root essentials not found

I'm having the same problem. I have Samsung j7 perx rooted magisk oreo8.1. I had it working fine before I updated to 8.1. I did flash adopt through twrp file .
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
This app does work great but, I believe, this is not very compatible with Android Oreo and Pie (in many ways).

I do know that life happens regarding [MENTION=5915384]SuperThomasLab[/MENTION] outside the Developmental area for the app but, I'm hoping that he'll eventually get the app development going sooner than later.

Just wanted to provide a bit of encouragement My Friend! :thumbup:

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[Android Apps and Games] gyuri100:
have you guys fixed it?

having the same issue btw even though im running marshmallow:crying:
[Android Apps and Games] Tigerevo:
I found way to set external sd as internal .

I have phone rooted . I installed xposed framework. Pr swap sd and XInternal Sd are two similiar modules I used . I also used an app called Xternal 2 Internal . I set my internal memory to my storage/ sd card. With those 3 things , my apps install just a little bit on internal but mostly on sd card .

Correct me if Im wrong but if your using marshmallow you may be able to " sm set force adoptable true " through adb . Just google that . It worked on my old phone that ran nougat .
[Android Apps and Games] spannernick:
Does Root Essentials work on Android 9 cause it can't find my SD card, its Saying "Insert SD card" when I press Adopt button..? I have a Samsung J530F with PrometheusOneUI V2 its here... https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j5/sam...development/rom-prometheusoneui-v1-0-t3913956
[Android Apps and Games] leafarilongamor:
Hello Guys,

How can I flash ASPlugin.zip without TWRP? TWRP doen't work on my Samsun tablet (P585). I've tried to flash with FK Kernel Manager but didn't work. Now I'm trying to convert to tar.md5 to try it on Odin. My device is rooted via Magisk. I need Adoptable Storage on this device. I couldn't find any info that help me on that. Any tip?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Rudolpht:
Are you using "ExSD Card Access Enabler" module in Magisk?
[Android Apps and Games] TonyCritchley:
Really need help here. We got safestrap but need to find out how to edit CSC. The problem I have here is that i get an error when trying to edit the CSC on RE saying device not supported.. How can i edit the CSC files? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] HillCrag:
Response way to dismissive, even contemptuous

Totally unacceptable, dude, your response. People, like myself, paid for this app ... at the least the premium version that I have. It has never worked for me in achieving adoptable storage of my SD card. You need to be able to say why and provide a fix. You can't be so dismissive of people who encounter problems from the get-go with something you sold them. This feels like contempt. If you knew there were those loose ends with the RE app, you should have moved to withdraw it from PlayStore where I acquired it.
[Android Apps and Games] sujan8127@gmail.com:
Phonroot
[Android Apps and Games] Lokotito:
I'm using Android 7.1.1 rooted/Magisk (ROM: SpaceOS) without Adoptable Storage; installed Root Essentials and when I choose Adopted Storage/"Format SD" always says Something like "choose disk: ###, ###) but apps never format SD and can't even download ASPlugin.zip.

Is this app obsolete for android 7.x?
[Android Apps and Games] aa.mgt:
SD card locked

please i need help recently I did integrated my SD card as internal storage using Root Essentials and so I reinstalled my system and I noticed that my card not working because of it was locked by RE with a serial number that got erased when i reinstalled my system so now am asking if there is any solution to fix this and thank you
[Android Apps and Games] lordpudim:
I used the adoptable storage and my phone shows wrong size of storage, thats all right and all works fine except that my phone still install apk apps (downloaded from the internet) and playstore apps in the real internal, not SD, i believe that is because it shows me wrong size even if the sd is working as internal and installs in wrong place or reads wrong idk, playstore also shows me real phone storage space and not SD; even if i change to install to SD card or internal by the root essentials.

Samsung galaxy j5 500m
[Android Apps and Games] nishu55:
Unable to install AS PLUGIN ZIP
[Android Apps and Games] nishu55:
I used adoptable storage even after using ad card as internal all apps are still getting installed in real internal storage
[Android Apps and Games] nishu55:
same problem the adoptable storage not working
[Android Apps and Games] EngineManShawn:
How do I revert the font and emoji's on my OnePlus6t android 10 rooted with magisk and twrp recovery?

I'm getting the xxxx symbols all the time and my emoji's won't work at.

Please and thank you EnginemanShawn
[Android Apps and Games] DrcLSG:
Hello, please excuse me if i do this wrong, this is my first time replying in a forum,

I tried to download the ASplugin but the link in your app doesnt work anymore, is there another way to download that plugin ?

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] fastboot reboot recovery:
It's nice to download various fonts and install them automatically :D

By the way,the "mount system as rw" seems disable on the Android Q.However,Root Explorer could do it well.Maybe your app requires updating？
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
It happens every time I perform a root check. Within 5 seconds or so, right after pressing the execution button to begin the root check, the popup appears as soon as the app restarts itself (as seen on the image on my last post).

I couldn't recreate it within any of the other features (so far LOL).

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
I put it on the bug list and I will investigate this further. I haven't been able to reproduce your error so far on CM13 but will keep digging. I could catch the possible crash and let the next animation appear in a different way in such event.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Since the beta update, it now happens about 1/3d of the time. 1/3d works without a problem, 1/3d the app restarts with the same results as before and 1/3d the app just closes.
[Android Apps and Games] Pappawolfie:
has adoptable storage been tested on samsung galaxy j7 yet? if so was it successfull? id like to know before i go buy a new sd card to use! any info would be much appreciated!
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
We do not know whether your Galaxy J7 works with adoptable storage; however, it didn't work for one user on a Galaxy J5. You might want to try and test it with a small SD card first, then buy a new one. Just don't select the option "Migrate data" until you are sure you want to keep the configuration with the SD card of your choice.
[Android Apps and Games] Pappawolfie:
understandable i havent seen much info about it but if i am to try it i would assume i have to move any apps i have on external storage back to internal and make a backup of the sd card since it will need to be formatted correct? also is there any other preporation i should do prior to testing to give the best results or possibly the least damaging if something goes wrong? thanks for your reply!
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Yes, move apps to internal. Yes, backup SD prior to creating adoptable. ADVICE: Do not migrate data to SD card unless you are absolutely certain that you want to keep this situation. Adopt only partially so you have some ext.SD left to be able to move files.
[Android Apps and Games] DraconicXDA:
Has adoptable storage been tested on a Samsung Galaxy On5? When I attempted to adopt an SD card on my (rooted) On5, the app told me that the operation succeeded, but after reboot the SD card had not been adopted.
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Maybe someone who has the Samsung Galaxy On5 can respond? In our experience most models should work but could depend on type/brand of the SD card. Sometimes multiple attempts are needed to get the job done. We need to gather more info on why adoption process does not work on first attempt. Keep sharing your experiences (beta feedback) so we can improve Root Essentials.
[Android Apps and Games] PalmCentro:
Can't purchase premium.
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Thank you for bringing this to my attention! I am dealing with solving all kinds of Google Play related errors, caught some of them by changing the code.

This one is new for me. I take it you have GAPPS installed. Could you let me know what version of Root Essentials you are on? Since you did not get a crash, I cannot see much on my side.
[Android Apps and Games] iXaidyiu:
First of all thanks for your effort on creating this awesome app!

But there a point I dont really understand and I am seeking for some explaination. In the app, when I go through the process for adopting storage, there's a dialogue asking me how much portion of the disk would I desire to "adopt" it. And if I adopt the whole disk, then afterwards only the SD card is accessable but not the Internal Storage which I consider it as resonable. But what if I ONLY TAKE PART OF THE DISK AS ADOPTED? Will it be able for me to have access to both Internal Storage ( adopted part of the SD card ) and SD card ( part that is not adopted ) afterwards?
[Android Apps and Games] PalmCentro:
I'm running version 22.1.2

I have Gapps installed.
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
If you adopt the whole disk, you can only access it from your phone. If you keep some part as external, only that part is visible on a PC. Adoptable partition is not meant for use outside your phone (unless you use the encryption key).
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Latest update 2.2.13 has some changes. It is quite hard to tackle all errors without having more configured phones. Some errors are external and related to the Play Store or have not enough input in the bug report.
[Android Apps and Games] PalmCentro:
Still the same.
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
This is useful. I will contact you by PM.
[Android Apps and Games] jawz101:
Most root functions I'm interested in are found in My Android Tools Pro. Any thought in adding support to disable services, broadcast receivers, activities, content providers, sensors?
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
We will investigate what we can do with this.
[Android Apps and Games] iXaidyiu:
Saw this weird thing after formatting half of the external card as adopted and half as external storage. Is it the problem of this app or the phone OS?
[Android Apps and Games] curious_one:
I turned on freeform window mode to try it out. That works fine, but I prefer the split window mode. When I try to disable freeform, the phone reboots as expected but freeform mode remains enabled. Does anyone know how to change it back to the split window behavior?

I'm on a Nexus 5X with 7.0 from OTA, rooted, obviously.
[Android Apps and Games] coffee-turtle:
How about adding Floating Windows/Split Screen, please?

Gorgeous job!
[Android Apps and Games] iXaidyiu:
If you are on MM, just turn

to.build.type=user

to

to.build.type=user debug

then enable Multi-window mode in Developer Settings.
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
iXaidyiu, this is normal behaviour for phones which have no natural Adoptable Storage. It is down to the phone OS.
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Try the following:

su
settings delete global enable_freeform_support
reboot

Have more people trouble with reverting to split window? If so, please file bug over here!
[Android Apps and Games] curious_one:
Thanks, that fixed it.
[Android Apps and Games] SuperThomasLab:
Is this log post reboot? Could you confirm that the SD card remains in proper condition following adoption (without reboot), unmount through settings-storage, reboot?
[Android Apps and Games] t436h05t:
This log is after reboot via Xposed Marshmallow Alpha apk. Which for some reason simply corrupt's the SD Card every time. Also note this happens via other apps that use su to reboot the system. If I convert to Adoptable Storage and only use the reboot via OS, I never seem to have a issue. It could be due to not dismounting the volumes before dismount? Currently using stock 6.0.1 S5 with root and Xposed. So far no isues just always need to remember to always use OS/Stock reboot. Also note that the IMS service on S5/Tmobile can crash the OS after you convert Adoptable Storage. Basically the system will run slow and crash after 1-2 mins. Putting the phone into flight mode and wiping cache on the IMS service and a reboot fixed the issue. Also pay mind that all apps don't handle the transition very well. They seem to cache the location of the SD CARD and after data migration for these app you may need to wipe data/cache in order to get them to work again.

BUT I have to say none of these things reflect any problem with Root Essentials. These are problems with the all apps in general and the quirky Adoptable Storage. This is a new feature in android 6.0.1 so as you could expect it's not perfect. So new users be wary and understand that you may need to troubleshoot issues and I would recommend you do a FULL BACK UP before making any changes and test the waters.

Hope this helps. Granted this could just be my experiences.