Set Permissions on-the-go?

**rauli7** · 12-17-2007, 04:51 PM

is there an app were i can set permissions without using a computer?
I know squid can do that, but it is hard to change permission for every single file..and even more difficult to do that when you have big fingers o.O

So...cna i set permissions for several files at one time easier than with squid?

**Digital Oxygen** · 12-17-2007, 05:03 PM

terminal on the phone is what you need.

**automat** · 12-18-2007, 02:09 AM

lets say you want to change the permissions of application appX.
you do:

cd /Applications
chmod -R 755 ./appX

**rauli7** · 12-18-2007, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by automat

lets say you want to change the permissions of application appX.
you do:

cd /Applications
chmod -R 755 ./appX

thats all what i have to do?
that are to commands, rights?
first i type in:
"cd /Applications"
then:
"chmod -R 755 ./appX"

right? i will try that right now xD

thx..but there's no other program where i just have to tap on a button xD?

**Eurisko** · 12-18-2007, 08:57 AM

If you want to set permissions through GUI, install MobileFinder.

**NetMage** · 12-18-2007, 03:54 PM

Also, you shouldn't need to change a lot of permissions. In general, if you copy an .app manually to the phone, the only permission that needs changing is for the actual app file itself (normally appname for appname.app but not in every case).

Also a few programs, like Customize, have helper applications that also need permission changes.

**rauli7** · 12-18-2007, 04:37 PM

I have no router. i don't always have the opportunity to use an ftp client, except when i go to a library or so.

I have the iPod Touch...i just wanted to install mail.app,weather.app, and so on...
and weather.app has a lot of files o.O..that was a lot of work with squid ^^

It doesn't look like i can set permissions with MobileFinder...the permission settings look right in mobilefinder..but the apps don't work..in squid the permissions are different..so i cann set it to 755...by the way..what means "GUI"?

**agentfubu** · 12-18-2007, 05:51 PM

GUI means Graphic User Interface, like instead of command line, something that you can interact with.

With finder, just open the app's folder, (you need to disable application launch in settings) and find the name of the app. Then make sure execute is selected and you're good to go!

**rauli7** · 12-18-2007, 07:43 PM

oh yeah i understand.

so finder should work as well, right?
i think it does not on my iPod Touch..but well, we'll see when i get my next app which i have to install mannually xD

thank you guys

**agentfubu** · 12-18-2007, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by rauli7

oh yeah i understand.

so finder should work as well, right?
i think it does not on my iPod Touch..but well, we'll see when i get my next app which i have to install mannually xD

thank you guys

Finder should work great on both, I've got it running on a touch before.

Good luck with installing that app

**tommyd75** · 02-03-2008, 08:34 AM

Guys, I'm having similar issues, after updating to 1.1.3, I can't change permissions with squid or mobile finder?
I can see where to do it, and when I try and go back it's the same, seems like I don't have the access to change it?

**puredarkness** · 02-03-2008, 03:35 PM

Same here get change permissions with anything

**Eurisko** · 02-03-2008, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by tommyd75

Guys, I'm having similar issues, after updating to 1.1.3, I can't change permissions with squid or mobile finder?
I can see where to do it, and when I try and go back it's the same, seems like I don't have the access to change it?

Likely because under 1.1.3, you're running programs as a user (mobile) rather than superuser (root). mobile may not have administrator rights to change permissions.

**iPhone4_Nerd** · 02-03-2008, 04:26 PM

i use Sqidd.app it's very easy...

cheers!

**tommyd75** · 02-03-2008, 11:16 PM

Visions, what version firmware do you have that you are ablke to use it with squid?
I have 1.1.3 firmware and Squid version 0.2.2. and I can open the files and select the litle boxes to edit the permissions, but after I save and go back in the settings haven't changed.

It seems like Eurisko may be right, how do we get mobile finder or squid to work as a root and not mobile user?

**pappde** · 03-03-2008, 12:35 PM

So what is the solution for mobilefinder use on 113?
How can I change the permissions so mobilefinder has the privilege to manipulate files?

**bhz1** · 03-04-2008, 08:31 AM

So what is the solution for mobilefinder use on 113?
How can I change the permissions so mobilefinder has the privilege to manipulate files?

http://george.zjlotto.com/index.php/...issues-in-113/

I did the fix outlined here and it works with a minor glitch. When you open Finder, first go to settings and make sure you turn on show hidden files and system file access and turn off Application launch. then highlight the file you want to change and press modify. The changes will stick but you will have to re-enter the settings every time you re-launch Finder.

**Tomer** · 03-04-2008, 08:37 AM

psh lol no, just use squid/finder, look for my guide

**ckybam69** · 03-16-2008, 03:28 PM

i need help i set the permissions to 755 with the terminal and now i cant install any new apps or use winspc. what do i need to do to fix this?

**unplug** · 03-16-2008, 05:11 PM

i find squid very easy and quick..
just load the program and 30s its done

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