I've looked all over the message boards, several google searches with many keywords and can't seem to find this answer.
Can Towelroot be uninstalled? If so what is that process?
Use superuser to unroot. And then just Uninstall towelroot. That was how I unrooted.
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Thanks!
As usual as soon as I post something I find it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784105
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vxkillswitchxv37 said:
Use superuser to unroot. And then just Uninstall towelroot. That was how I unrooted.
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I tried that, Root Checker said I wasn't rooted, but the Barclays Banking app still detected some left-over(s), and said my phone was rooted, and refused to install
That procedure does not fully work. Supersu is still hidden on the phone. You will see that if you try to reinstall it. You first need to reroot. Afterwards, you must manually delete the su file from system/xbin with a root file manager, then uninstall the supersu app, and reboot the phone to unroot.
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Hi
I have tested the root tool from China forum. My device is SGP312 WIFI 32GB 10.3.1.C.0.136. No need to unlocked.
Download the attachment and install. One click and then it will reboot. It is rooted!
But the root-mangement software is Chinese. You can download Supersu or Superuser.
Use the Chinese root software to give Supersu or Superuser root access.
Run Supersu or Superuser and upgrade the binary. Exit and uninstall the Chinese root software.
Reboot. Then you are rooted with Supersu or Superuser.
This is the original link: http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
incredible...works on sgp321 .244......good job....juat install supersu afterwards and remove the chinese app....greatttttt
Good! I can confirm it works, just rooted my still locked SGP311FR with it.
What I don't like it's an exe file, install the app then run it to root.
If someone can extract the script and replace the root apk by superSU it would be cool.
Also I noticed while rooting my tablet that the screen became white two times (really fast for less than a second, sort of blink) like the Display tricks that were used before to root our xperia's.
Anyway thanks.
Btw : @insideccw posting a link to the source, and maybe the name of the autor of this tool, would be better if it's not your own tool.
babylonbwoy said:
Also I noticed while rooting my tablet that the screen became white two times (really fast for less than a second, sort of blink) like the Display tricks that were used before to root our xperia's.
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That might be the exploit that is accessing the framebuffer causing it.
works like a charm on my sgp351 lte 16gb .244, recomended, thans for the post
Also working with Xperia sp
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I tried this with my 312, but upon removing the chinese superuser with Titanium-backup, i could no longer use Superuser or SuperSU from the play-store. Any insight on to what exactly you guys went about this? I have reset using PC Companion.
Word fine With 4.2.2 thx a lot
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bugger561 said:
I tried this with my 312, but upon removing the chinese superuser with Titanium-backup, i could no longer use Superuser or SuperSU from the play-store. Any insight on to what exactly you guys went about this? I have reset using PC Companion.
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I think you need to install the alternative superuser app before deleting the Chinese one. I used superuser by chainsdd on my sp
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works great...thanks
That's pretty much what I did. I've tried SuperSU, superuser, and the cwm app. The problem seems to be that the updated binaries don't "stick", SuperSU claimed updating was a success but then prompted me to do so every time I opened it.
bugger561 said:
That's pretty much what I did. I've tried SuperSU, superuser, and the cwm app. The problem seems to be that the updated binaries don't "stick", SuperSU claimed updating was a success but then prompted me to do so every time I opened it.
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I don't know if the info in this thread may be of any use : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1539711.
Specifically in the OP :
Remember, if you remove older first without installing newer one, you will lose Root n newer won't run.
One more thing market version will be regular application, so hard reset can delete it. So better install with flashable zip, to make it system application.
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Confirmed working fine! Recommended to install via CWM. It will replace the other (superuser) automatically so you don't have to manually remove it.
I used the above zip file and instructions a long time ago on my Galaxy S....but it may still be relevant for Tablet Z.
What I've been doing us installing from the play store, updating binaries, and then removing the Chinese app. Once I do that, I lose root in the market superSU and other root apps.
I'll probably end up unlocking the boot loader and flashing an image over adb.
Thanks for the help!
bugger
That is because you dont have /system r/w access.
bugger561 said:
What I've been doing us installing from the play store, updating binaries, and then removing the Chinese app. Once I do that, I lose root in the market superSU and other root apps.
I'll probably end up unlocking the boot loader and flashing an image over adb.
Thanks for the help!
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bugger561 said:
What I've been doing us installing from the play store, updating binaries, and then removing the Chinese app. Once I do that, I lose root in the market superSU and other root apps.
I'll probably end up unlocking the boot loader and flashing an image over adb.
Thanks for the help!
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It worked for me...I accidentally removed the Chinese app.
1. I did a reroot again.
2. installed dualrecovery and flashed the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip.
3. It works now.
Supersu and cwm superuser caused my phone to go in a reboot loop when I tried updating the binaries. Superuser by ChainsDD is working fine though.
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insideccw,
Any tips on how t go about correcting this? Would I need to use adb or can I handle this form within android?
EDIT: Looks like others are having the same issue.
Doesn't work with SGP321 LTE tablet (on the newest firmware .244)
1. in order to uninstall the chinese root app one needs to have SuperSu
2. once you install SuperSU the root checker shows "OK, you're rooted"
3. once you get rid of the chinese root the root checker shows "you're NOT rooted" and the SuperSU binaries can't get updated (strange it needs another update)
Geezer said:
Doesn't work with SGP321 LTE tablet (on the newest firmware .244)
1. in order to uninstall the chinese root app one needs to have SuperSu
2. once you install SuperSU the root checker shows "OK, you're rooted"
3. once you get rid of the chinese root the root checker shows "you're NOT rooted" and the SuperSU binaries can't get updated (strange it needs another update)
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Works on mine. Update the superuser binaries before deleting Chinese superuser app. On mine, supersu detected the Chinese one and deleted it for me
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bugger561 said:
That's pretty much what I did. I've tried SuperSU, superuser, and the cwm app. The problem seems to be that the updated binaries don't "stick", SuperSU claimed updating was a success but then prompted me to do so every time I opened it.
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For those of you having this issue as I was, I just got mine to work with SuperSU. Hopefully these steps will work for you too:
-Gain root with the magical Chinese root tool
-install SuperSU
-update SuperSU binaries
-in SuperSU settings, choose "Switch superuser app"
-reboot the tablet and immediately go to the playstore and install SuperSU
-update SuperSU binaries
Let me know if it works!
Rooted my Note 3 using Towel root. Installed Supersu. Root Checker says I have root Access. However, I cannot update the SU binary. I do not have TWRP or CW Mod . Any suggestion? SU
is granting permissions.
Did u trip knox?
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I heard that the SuperSU version on the play store does not currently work and you have to download 1.99r4 from somewhere.
OP probably didn't follow directions.
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KNOX is 0x0. I can't find the SU 1.99 apk. Can only find zip.
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KNOX is 0x0. I can't find the SU 1.99 apk. Can only find zip.
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Yeah, you remove the SuperUser.apk file from the Common folder in that ZIP file, and put it on an SD card, or drop it on your phone somewhere over USB, make sure the SuperSU you currently have installed is uninstalled, and then install the APK you transferred over, that will fix the issue.
Its to my understanding you do not need superuser the towelroot has its on built in superuser its working fine for me without the playstore superuser ...on a dif note does the safestrap work with this towelroot? Att note 3 kk ota.
Thanks everyone. Got the apk for SU 1.99r4 and it works fine now.
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Its to my understanding you do not need superuser the towelroot has its on built in superuser its working fine for me without the playstore superuser ...on a dif note does the safestrap work with this towelroot? Att note 3 kk ota.
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Yes it does
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Yes but now you grant su to any program without permissions. If you never get malware that's okay I guess... Just iffy
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53430968#post53430968
I extracted the zip...found the apk in one of the folders...chose normal mode for installation of binaries and it worked...hope this helps!
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Thanks everyone. Got the apk for SU 1.99r4 and it works fine now.
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Where did you get the apk? I'm having the same problem.
Use safestrap2 and flash supersu
Superuser 2.0 is available on the playstore now.
When ever i try to uninstall a version of xbmc, the uninstall program pops up and shows the process of uninstalling starting but freezes the phone before completion each time. How can i uninstall this app?
Any help would be appreciated.
I am not rooted and have a locked bootloader
306668 said:
When ever i try to uninstall a version of xbmc, the uninstall program pops up and shows the process of uninstalling starting but freezes the phone before completion each time. How can i uninstall this app?
Any help would be appreciated.
I am not rooted and have a locked bootloader
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Whats xbmc??
306668 said:
When ever i try to uninstall a version of xbmc, the uninstall program pops up and shows the process of uninstalling starting but freezes the phone before completion each time. How can i uninstall this app?
Any help would be appreciated.
I am not rooted and have a locked bootloader
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@Phoenix854, I think it is some sort of media player.
@ OP, Try to remove it from the app tray, open the app menu from homescreen, slide out the menu from the left, click on uninstall, now tap on the app to remove it. See if this method works.
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@Phoenix854, I think it is some sort of media player.
@ OP, Try to remove it from the app tray, open the app menu from homescreen, slide out the menu from the left, click on uninstall, now tap on the app to remove it. See if this method works.
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@ShinOrochiX, that also didn't work i tried it many times my phone froze on each ocasion just like before.
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@ShinOrochiX, that also didn't work i tried it many times my phone froze on each ocasion just like before.
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Then you could try using an app uninstaller off the play store. But if that doesn't work you can root (use towel root then install supersu) then using a file explorer with root privileges you can remove the apk from /data/app.
Or you could repair the software via PCC-as what your experiencing shouldn't be happening.
ShinOrochiX said:
Then you could try using an app uninstaller off the play store. But if that doesn't work you can root (use towel root then install supersu) then using a file explorer with root privileges you can remove the apk from /data/app.
Or you could repair the software via PCC-as what your experiencing shouldn't be happening.
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How could I repair thr software, i tried uninstalling via an app uninstaller which didnt work and i cant root since i have a locked bootloader.
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How could I repair thr software, i tried uninstalling via an app uninstaller which didnt work and i cant root since i have a locked bootloader.
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I would recommend repairing the software via PCC, to do that download Sony PC Companion from here and install it. Next connect your device via the micro usb cable to your computer then once the device is detected click on the 'your phone/tablet is up to date' (it is in blue font). Here you'll see a repair option click on it and proceed following the on screen instructions.
Note: you will loose all installed apps/data, because it completely cleans your device.
Rooting simply allows you to take full control of your device, you can root locked bootloader devices. To root, download and install towel root and supersu. Open towel root and root the device, then extract the supersu zip and install the supersu apk (it is in one of the folders). Open supersu, update the binary, reboot and your good to go.
Read this for things you can do after rooting.
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Have you checked via root checker that you still have root?
I'm pretty sure kingroot is a manager like app similar to supersu so I'm not sure if you'll still be able to grant superuser access to apps that will request it.
You could try reinstalling the apk and it might detect root and work again but if it wants you to root your phone again then just leave it.
There is a method to replace replace kingroot with supersu but if can't grant superuser access then it won't work.
Search Google for how to replace kingroot with supersu.
There is a webpage and video by w0lfdroid
This is the method I used to root my xperia Z1 running 5.1.1
You are in risk of bricking your phone if you are not careful.
If terminal emulator doesn't ask for superuser access then you might need to wait till someone has an answer because the only one I could suggest for that situation is to try and unroot your phone and start again.
Also what do you mean by "and now"
Hello,
I recently used the toolkit to unlock and root my Sprint N6. Super user was installed and works. I installed Rootcheck after everything was complete and it verifies that the phone is rooted. I have installed Nexus 6 double tap to wake and LED control and both state that the phone is not rooted. Super user shows both those apps have super user access.
What am I missing? Thank you!!
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Hello,
I recently used the toolkit to unlock and root my Sprint N6. Super user was installed and works. I installed Rootcheck after everything was complete and it verifies that the phone is rooted. I have installed Nexus 6 double tap to wake and LED control and both state that the phone is not rooted. Super user shows both those apps have super user access.
What am I missing? Thank you!!
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use the latest SuperSU
I am on version 2.65 and from what I can tell, that is the latest.
itlbok333 said:
I am on version 2.65 and from what I can tell, that is the latest.
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you will also need to install busybox as well, as many root apps need it. install from the play store, then install from the app. search busybox in the play store, then choose stericsons version.
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and supersu 2.71 http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
Thank you for the reply, Sorry I failed to mention I do have the move listed busy box installed as well. I have clicked on install from within the app as well. Still none of the mentioned root apps work, all say phone appears to not be rooted...
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Thank you for the reply, Sorry I failed to mention I do have the move listed busy box installed as well. I have clicked on install from within the app as well. Still none of the mentioned root apps work, all say phone appears to not be rooted...
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try flashing the supersu 2.71 with twrp recovery, you should have root when you boot up. dont use the toolkit.
simms22,
I flashed version 2.71 through recovery, after reboot it was installed. Same "phone does not appear to be rooted" when trying to use the root apps... Root check still says phone is rooted. This is puzzling!
itlbok333 said:
simms22,
I flashed version 2.71 through recovery, after reboot it was installed. Same "phone does not appear to be rooted" when trying to use the root apps... Root check still says phone is rooted. This is puzzling!
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very odd! tell me, which rom are you using? and did you wipe your data before rooting? if not, you might have to wipe your data then reflash your rom/gapps, and supersu.
I am stock rooted. Yes I wiped data and started from scratch after unlock and root.
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I am stock rooted. Yes I wiped data and started from scratch after unlock and root.
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when you try to use a root app, so you get a little popup that asks you to give the app root? do yoh have the supersu app installed as well?
Yes SuperSU 2.71 flashed, the popup comes up and I grant access. Then each app says not rooted. Makes zero sense... The apps even show up in SuperSU app.
Yes, there is a popup and I have granted SU access to the above root apps, still no joy. I have SuperSU 2.71 flashed and installed, Root check verifies root.
I had this. The fix is to uninstall Busybox and reinstall into an alternative directory where it can be found. Mine appears to work fine in /su/bin, but if that doesn't work for you try the others (/system/xbin, /system/bin etc.)
It may not even need to be uninstalled - you could just try installing into the different directories until you find the one that the root apps are checking for root, though I'm not sure whether that would clutter your device with redundant binaries. I'm sure someone will be able to advise on that.