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I really could use some help here. I tried to root my note (ICS 4.0.4 LRQ) using the root unlocker tool for windows. It failed but it installed the superuser app. Eventually I gained root access by flashing super su and busybox using stock recovery (latest rooting method introduced in August 2012). Now everything is fine except one thing. I use super su and want to get rid of superuser. I managed to uninstall it using System Tuner Pro (strangely it is not shown in Titanium Backup). But the problem is that superuser reinstalls itself with every reboot. How can I stop this? I tried to uninstall it and to delete it manually but all to no avail. Any ideas what I can do?
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altae said:
I really could use some help here. I tried to root my note (ICS 4.0.4 LRQ) using the root unlocker tool for windows. It failed but it installed the superuser app. Eventually I gained root access by flashing super su and busybox using stock recovery (latest rooting method introduced in August 2012). Now everything is fine except one thing. I use super su and want to get rid of superuser. I managed to uninstall it using System Tuner Pro (strangely it is not shown in Titanium Backup). But the problem is that superuser reinstalls itself with every reboot. How can I stop this? I tried to uninstall it and to delete it manually but all to no avail. Any ideas what I can do?
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If TB is no listing the app, (weird), they Link2SD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD&hl=en
uninstall it from there... if not able to .. try converting it to user app and then try
also try uninstalling the updates first and then the main app
Download this
http://download.chainfire.eu/212/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.96.zip
Flash from recovery
if the superuser app is installing again with every boot then it maybe because of your kernel.. have u flashed the hydracore kernel or speedmod kernel.. if you got speedmod kernel then create a file in /system name it .noautoroot using rootexplorer.. now delete the the superuser app from /system/app(not the supersu app).. now it will not install it again again.. if you have hydracore kernel then i don't have any solution.. maybe out there on xda someone knows
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Thanks it helped, superuser is finally gone. Do you know why exactly it has worked? What other things apart from installing super su does this zip file?
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It just adds super super, or overwrites existing. As well removing superuser if existing.
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Just what I needed. Thanks.
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Hi!
I have rooted SGSA and update the SuperSU app from Google Play.
I see in options that there is an option "install supersu into /system"
Is unchecked from default.
What it does?? (i search Internet but i didn't find any information...)
It is good to check it? or it isn't necessary?
Thank you.
konstantinos77 said:
Hi!
I have rooted SGSA and update the SuperSU app from Google Play.
I see in options that there is an option "install supersu into /system"
Is unchecked from default.
What it does?? (i search Internet but i didn't find any information...)
It is good to check it? or it isn't necessary?
Thank you.
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You can't root that way. If you use JB use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087424
P.S. Sorry I read it too quickly. You do not need to do that.
Yes but what is the meaning to make SuperSU a system app??
If some one knows please explain...
Thank you!!
Its mean that supersu will install like other system apps and cannot uninstall unless you revert back that setting or delete using file browser or titanium backup
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And what is the meaning to do this??
konstantinos77 said:
And what is the meaning to do this??
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1. That you can't uninstall it like other apps installed from play store
2. Need to remove it from system/app folder
3. Does not mean anything to it functionality
beware
I accidentally ran the script that installed SuperSu in a protected mode and made it a system app. Since then, I can no longer flash CM11 on S3 SGH-i747. Recovery after the install asks if I want to fix root, yes-no....not matter what I answer, the rom just reverts back to stock so beware.
chestboy76 said:
I accidentally ran the script that installed SuperSu in a protected mode and made it a system app. Since then, I can no longer flash CM11 on S3 SGH-i747. Recovery after the install asks if I want to fix root, yes-no....not matter what I answer, the rom just reverts back to stock so beware.
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Look for S3 SGH-i747 section, this is SGSA I9070 section.
Sorry
shut_down said:
Look for S3 SGH-i747 section, this is SGSA I9070 section.
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My apologies. I didn't realize I was in the wrong section. I linked here from S3 SGH-i747 section.
shut_down said:
1. That you can't uninstall it like other apps installed from play store
2. Need to remove it from system/app folder
3. Does not mean anything to it functionality
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If I choose it will it stabilize the system so when I reboot it will keep root?
I had it all set up rooted and SuperSu and went to back it up so I could just use twrp recovery and restore it and still be rooted and just like it is after rooting and all.
I made the back up and did the required reboot and when it finished I lost root.
Will this work?
ronfiveo said:
If I choose it will it stabilize the system so when I reboot it will keep root?
I had it all set up rooted and SuperSu and went to back it up so I could just use twrp recovery and restore it and still be rooted and just like it is after rooting and all.
I made the back up and did the required reboot and when it finished I lost root.
Will this work?
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On Galaxy S Advance I9070? Check if you have USB debugging ON (when you said you lost root). This will not make it more stable, SuperSU.apk is just a GUI for controling root. And you root with SU file that is pushed to system (can't remember what folder exacly).
shut_down said:
On Galaxy S Advance I9070? Check if you have USB debugging ON (when you said you lost root). This will not make it more stable, SuperSU.apk is just a GUI for controling root. And you root with SU file that is pushed to system (can't remember what folder exacly).
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The USB debugging has a check mark . Is that the way it's supposed to be to save root during a reboot or do I revoke USB debugging authorization ?
I choose USB debugging it when I did the root process.
And it's a Galaxy S4 SGH-i337Z
ronfiveo said:
The USB debugging has a check mark . Is that the way it's supposed to be to save root during a reboot or do I revoke USB debugging authorization ?
I choose USB debugging it when I did the root process.
And it's a Galaxy S4 SGH-i337Z
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Why are you asking your question in a Galaxy S Advance forum?
Better go to then S4 section.
ronfiveo said:
The USB debugging has a check mark . Is that the way it's supposed to be to save root during a reboot or do I revoke USB debugging authorization ?
I choose USB debugging it when I did the root process.
And it's a Galaxy S4 SGH-i337Z
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I am not sure what is root procedure for that device. Better ask someone that has that device, or made a root for it.
shut_down said:
I am not sure what is root procedure for that device. Better ask someone that has that device, or made a root for it.
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I had it rooted with Kingroot.
As far as I know that's the only way for this model of device.
Then using MrW0lf's method I replaced and removed Kinguser for SuperSU.
I was still rooted.
I wanted to make a backup so when using restore I could retain root and SuperSU in my system.
The setting of choosing to make SuperSU a system app in stead of as it is, I thought would make it possible to keep root.
I have used restore while having root with Kinguser and kept root.
I am not understanding why I loose root when restoring while having SuperSU.
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ronfiveo said:
I had it rooted with Kingroot.
As far as I know that's the only way for this model of device.
Then using MrW0lf's method I replaced and removed Kinguser for SuperSU.
I was still rooted.
I wanted to make a backup so when using restore I could retain root and SuperSU in my system.
The setting of choosing to make SuperSU a system app in stead of as it is, I thought would make it possible to keep root.
I have used restore while having root with Kinguser and kept root.
I am not understanding why I loose root when restoring while having SuperSU.
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I do not thing that moving SuperSu to System partition would help you. Main file that enables root permissions are not in that apk, you can install SuperSu from the Play store. That is not the problem.
Do you know why I loose root after a restore?
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Hi everyone.
I'm no-one special, but I have rooted several phones. I usually wait till the ability to revert or not trip a counter (knox in this case, but most stock bootloaders have one these days afaik ). I had some spare time and have been researching for the last few hours getting my facts straight before I attempted anything. I now have root.
I'm only writing this because it wasn't too clear on the forums about rooting without tripping knox, even after some searching and reading the stickies.
I have just rooted my S5 (SM-G900F). I can confirm that the knox counter isnt tripped using a samsung phone info app i found (also double checked in dl mode).
before we start, heres some notes:
- So as far as I understand, towelroot works on more than just the SM-G900F but i suggest you check first.
- Using odin will add to your counter if you flash anything other than stock with it afaik. This was the same for me on the S3 but I had triangle away.
- Installing a custom recovery via odin will add to the knox counter obviously.
- Installing a custom recovery via another method might trip knox.
- Flashing a custom ROM will add to the counter. (couldnt anyway without custom recovery)
- Boot into download mode using VOLDOWN, HOME, POWER and click continue (i suggest un-plugging it) this will show u the counter.
- Quick view the counter with this app: Phone INFO Samsung
-With root access it might be possible to do something that will trip knox, even with it "disabled" by supersu. be careful. :angel:
- apparently if you trip knox, you cannot update the radio. quote from alan shore
- OTA updates will probably remove root
- Most places, if you trip the counter, your warranty is void.
- you can fix s health issuses caused by xposed by editing the build.prop (not sure how same that is with knox)
Heres how I did it:
(0. I actually did a OTA and security policy update check before attempting this.)
1. disable security policy updates (security) and automatic updates (about) in the settings. This is just in case. Updates might remove your root.
2. Download tr.apk from towelroot.com/ by clicking the icon. Please note that when i did this Avast AV flagged it up, which i then disabled and re-downloaded the file. Use at your own risk. I had no problems...
3. Enable Unknown Sources (settings->security), copy the apk to your sdcard install. I again got a flag from avast... i clicked ignore
4. Run it. Might take a little while...
5. Install SuperSU from the market.
6. Run super su and let it install the su binaries.
7. Depending on what you want root for, you may wish to disable knox using super su (i intend to use xposed so i did). When I attempted to let it disable knox, it failed. As it instructed, I rebooted and ran it again... all done.
Now I installed root checker and titanium backup and had a play. root works. I rebooted and checked download mode, knox counter : 0x0 root is still there after reboot. all done! Make sure you have read and understand the notes before you go off using root.
I hold no responsibility for any damage or loss of data.
I do not claim to have made anything. a big thanks to all the respective contributing devs, esp chainfire for his never ending development for android, and geohot creator of towelroot for making it all possible.
If you have errors and questions the original thread for towelroot is below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
That's all folks!
Confirmed! I tried this on my SM-G900F and:
a) knox was not tripped
b) root installed
c) device status remained official!
Great work!
http://imgur.com/d0pTAb5
mattyyey said:
Hi everyone.
I'm no-one special, but I have rooted several phones. I usually wait till the ability to revert or not trip a counter (knox in this case, but most stock bootloaders have one these days afaik ). I had some spare time and have been researching for the last few hours getting my facts straight before I attempted anything. I now have root.
I'm only writing this because it wasn't too clear on the forums about rooting without tripping knox, even after some searching and reading the stickies.
I have just rooted my S5 (SM-G900F). I can confirm that the knox counter isnt tripped using a samsung phone info app i found (also double checked in dl mode).
before we start, heres some notes:
- So as far as I understand, towelroot works on more than just the SM-G900F but i suggest you check first.
- Using odin will add to your counter if you flash anything other than stock with it afaik. This was the same for me on the S3 but I had triangle away.
- Installing a custom recovery via odin will add to the knox counter obviously.
- Installing a custom recovery via another method might trip knox. (can anyone help me answer that properly?)
- Flashing a custom ROM will add to the counter. (couldnt easily anyway without custom recovery)
- Boot into download mode using VOLDOWN, HOME, POWER and click continue (i suggest un-plugging it) this will show u the counter.
- Quick view the counter with this app: Phone INFO Samsung
-With root access it might be possible to do something that will trip knox, even with it "disabled" by supersu. be careful. :angel:
- apparently if you trip knox, you cannot update the radio. quote from alan shore
- OTA updates will probably remove root
- Most places, if you trip the counter, your warranty is void.
- you can fix s health issuses caused by xposed by editing the build.prop (not sure how same that is with knox)
Heres how I did it:
(0. I actually did a OTA and security policy update check before attempting this.)
1. disable security policy updates (security) and automatic updates (about) in the settings. This is just in case. Updates might remove your root.
2. Download tr.apk from towelroot.com/ by clicking the icon. Please note that when i did this Avast AV flagged it up, which i then disabled and re-downloaded the file. Use at your own risk. I had no problems...
3. Enable Unknown Sources (settings->security), copy the apk to your sdcard install. I again got a flag from avast... i clicked ignore
4. Run it. Might take a little while...
5. Install SuperSU from the market.
6. Run super su and let it install the su binaries.
7. Depending on what you want root for, you may wish to disable knox using super su (i intend to use xposed so i did). When I attempted to let it disable knox, it failed. As it instructed, I rebooted and ran it again... all done.
Now I installed root checker and titanium backup and had a play. root works. I rebooted and checked download mode, knox counter : 0x0 root is still there after reboot. all done! Make sure you have read and understand the notes before you go off using root.
I hold no responsibility for any damage or loss of data.
I do not claim to have made anything. a big thanks to all the respective contributing devs, esp chainfire for his never ending development for android, and geohot creator of towelroot for making it all possible.
That's all folks!
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So lets say I have rooted my phone with Towelroot. When I want to go for service or I would say to get a warranty back. How do I unroot it?
Thanks
minin0la said:
So lets say I have rooted my phone with Towelroot. When I want to go for service or I would say to get a warranty back. How do I unroot it?
Thanks
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Install superSU from Play and inside the app choose to unroot. Data factory reset and that should be it.
gee2012 said:
Install superSU from Play and inside the app choose to unroot. Data factory reset and that should be it.
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Did you tried and use on SM-G900F before?
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minin0la said:
Did you tried and use on SM-G900F before?
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No i haven`t myself, but it is confirmed that this works.
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No i haven`t myself, but it is confirmed that this works.
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I will look more on Google about that. If anyone tried to unroot SM-G900F with Supersu and it's works, please do let me know about it.
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Mattyyey, maybe noob question. Root will erase internal memory? Will do factory reset?
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Rooting should not be removing the internal memory. (Correct me if I am wrong)
They should just give you a 'superuser' right for you to be able to modify the system files, etc.
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No this doesn't wipe anything, it just allows things to run with elevated permissions(root apps).
Also been exploring some more... I also now recommend you do a nandroid using online nandroid backup app as it'll do a nandroid without recovery. Then I installed exposed framework and am having fun with that hehe
Also you might wanna install busy box (titanium backup has its own)
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minin0la said:
I will look more on Google about that. If anyone tried to unroot SM-G900F with Supersu and it's works, please do let me know about it.
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Confirmed for 900F model, everything is fine and knox is not triped!
Device status unofficial
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*elmo* said:
Device status unofficial
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That`s to be expected off course after you gain root (admin) privleges
Not able to disable knox in super su. In su start to disable and hold on...
PS. Now status is official
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zic1 said:
Confirmed for 900F model, everything is fine and knox is not triped!
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Did device status become Official too?
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minin0la said:
Did device status become Official too?
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I have official. But I'm not able yo turn of knox in supersu
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*elmo* said:
I have official. But I'm not able yo turn of knox in supersu
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What do i mean is when you try to unroot the device with Supersu. Did the device status turn to official too?
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minin0la said:
What do i mean is when you try to unroot the device with Supersu. Did the device status turn to official too?
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I didn't try unroot.
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Yes you can unroot using super su.The first time I tried it didn't work.so I rebooted and it worked great root checker app confirm that my ph I ne fors not have root access everything looks as if it has never been rooted...thank you to all devs great work root and unroot has never been so easy.....
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Source from original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Is it possible to unroot after I have my phone rooted and will I still have phone calls/text/data?
Yes and yes
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Thank you can you direct me to the how to root?
Towel root . Then install busybox and supersu .then open busybox and follow what it says .
Google it and it will give you everything you need to know . Its realy easy you should have any trouble but make sure you open busybox and use the install within it.
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Do i need to back up? im already backing up stuff like texts settings and whatnot with kies 3 what about the stock rom?
I dont think there is a way to backup your rom until you root . After root install safestrap then you can backup your rom through it . What are you on kitkat or jb?
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KitKat i already have the apk downloaded just making sure i do it right lol
Ok . Like i said run the apk install supersu and busybox grant permissions in supersu you must open busybox and let it run the install after all thats done then for giggles i would reboot to make sure everthing takes . Try titanium backup to back up your apps and data . Then if you want to go further download safestrap 3.75 and open it and install it then reboot and you should be good . Search youtube for safestrap and watch the videos before you do it it will help alot cause thats where you can destroy your phone if you dont know what yoir doing its also where you can backup your rom .
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alright im letting it backup before i start but i have rooted a nook into android and modded a psp so i do know what to do as long i have insrtuctions
What helped me the most was i youtubed everthing before i did it and it realy helped me alot .everything your trying to do is on you tube if you want to watch it first .you can read this forum but it might take you a month to find the answer you want but the info is here.
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supersu asks twrp/cwm or normal install
okay so root checker says its rooted now for the fun part
I usually select normal install
DK 4.1, GPE Orange, Xposed, xgel, and other great extras
Ya
have problem with apps like game killer and gamecih even though i have root and grant root they keep saying no root access and or crashes. i did find one app that did work but lost cause of reset cant remember what it was
Use Freedom it will allow you to get all in app purchases for free. Unless it is a server based game such as Clash of clans or boom beach
DK 4.1, GPE Orange, Xposed, xgel, and other great extras
I tried freedom says not available in your country
I got the same thing but I found a apk that works. If only I knew how to upload apk to here [emoji21]
DK 4.1, GPE Orange, Xposed, xgel, and other great extras
Trying to install the volume mod with safestrap keeps getting error
After a while, I finaly could get root acces to my S5 g900a with base band NG3. Im trying to launch SuperSU and it says me to update binary code or number, something like that. When Is updating it, the app ask me for disable Samsung KNOX. After hitting "OK" it says me that it was impossible to disable.
I think thats why i cant use FlashFire to upgrade to Lollipop with an OTA. Can someone tell me how to do all of this? Thanx
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I used titanium backup and uninstalled everything related to Knox without any issues, then I used flash fire to update to the pre rooted 5.0
darthmalus said:
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I used titanium backup and uninstalled everything related to Knox without any issues, then I used flash fire to update to the pre rooted 5.0
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@darthmalus I used another app similar app to delete everything with "KNOX" on it and I could get rid of the annoying Warning message, BUT i cant still update the binary from SuperSU (it says that the update failed) nor use FlashFire (it says that im not using SuperSU or im not rooted but i am)
Hmm that is strange im using Super SU and its updated just fine for me, sorry bruh i cant be of more help.
Just open super su ...update binary chose normal recovery not custom.it will say install success after that rebot and open super su now it will desable knox...
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leoishwor10 said:
Just open super su ...update binary chose normal recovery not custom.it will say install success after that rebot and open super su now it will desable knox...
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I did that, didnt work