Need to access root system file without rooting?

[jtborg]

Hello! there,

Is there a app or program that will allow me to view and edit the root system file without rooting the phone?

I would like to change the notification song on the Clock - Timer.

Thank you
James

 

[ChryzaorFlux]

Hey James

Currently for us non-root user there may be a way
but i havnt found it yet, but I can help with changing default system tones

1) Create a folder on your SD Card using 'Astro file manager' or any software that allows you to view SD Card contents called Audio
2) In folder create 3 sub-folders notifications, alarms, ringtones
3) Put your desired tones into the various folders,
so if you want a different timer tone, place it in alarms.
4) Change your timer and your done

Hope ive helped

Kid_android

 

[janpetras]

No. There is no way. You either have the permission or you don't. It's that simple.
"Rooting" a phone means gaining "root" access which in turn means having ABSOLUTE permissions over all the files.

No permission to read = no view.
No permission to write = no delete