I was checking out the Root Thread for S6 and realized that my Edge's ROM version matched one on there except for the G925 vs G920. Would that root work on my Edge's similar ROM?
Never EVER try to root your phone unless it meets ALL the requirements! Mine is a SAMSUNG-SM-G925V. Unless that root is developed for a SAMSUNG-SM-G925V, you're taking a chance on bricking your phone. There are things you can do to remove bloatware and improve battery performance, which are a couple of the main reasons for installing a different ROM. I've done it myself and find battery performance has drastically improved. Do some research and you'll find what settings you can change and which apps you can either uninstall or disable. I'm happy with the snappiness and performance of this phone and find with some simple adjustments, it makes this phone even better. We will just have to be patient to see if the bootloader can be unlocked. Who knows when or if that will happen any time soon! Hope that addresses your question.
Sent from my SM-G925V using XDA Free mobile app
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Never EVER try to root your phone unless it meets ALL the requirements! Mine is a SAMSUNG-SM-G925V. Unless that root is developed for a SAMSUNG-SM-G925V, you're taking a chance on bricking your phone. There are things you can do to remove bloatware and improve battery performance, which are a couple of the main reasons for installing a different ROM. I've done it myself and find battery performance has drastically improved. Do some research and you'll find what settings you can change and which apps you can either uninstall or disable. I'm happy with the snappiness and performance of this phone and find with some simple adjustments, it makes this phone even better. We will just have to be patient to see if the bootloader can be unlocked. Who knows when or if that will happen any time soon! Hope that addresses your question.
Sent from my SM-G925V using XDA Free mobile app
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I didn't realize that was the case and went ahead installing the apk. Bad news, it didn't work. Good news, the app tells you it doesn't work for G925V yet.
mngdew said:
I didn't realize that was the case and went ahead installing the apk. Bad news, it didn't work. Good news, the app tells you it doesn't work for G925V yet.
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iambugsy said:
I was checking out the Root Thread for S6 and realized that my Edge's ROM version matched one on there except for the G925 vs G920. Would that root work on my Edge's similar ROM?
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There's been an update. Version 3.2 of the app works fine on current Verizon S6 Edge software. I currently am sitting on one with root.
Berzerker7 said:
There's been an update. Version 3.2 of the app works fine on current Verizon S6 Edge software. I currently am sitting on one with root.
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That's awesome news, thanks! I'll try it out when I get home today.
Yup - just used the updated APK and it worked like a charm. Went ahead and swapped out King for SuperSU.. that too works great.
How did you swapped king for super su?
furialfil said:
How did you swapped king for super su?
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Check out the Q&A area of the PINGPONGROOT thread.. its all listed in there. I copied/pasted from it, but it might not transfer the code exactly correct..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
Q: I'd like switching to SuperSU, what shall I do?
A: Kinguser does not have a "swtich" function. Follow these steps to do so manually: (if you are not familiar with adb, see this version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=269)
1. Download supersu.7z and extract it. You will get the files needed to install Supersu.
2. Using adb to push su and busybox (if not installed) to /data/local/tmp.
Code:
adb push su /data/local/tmp
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
3. Start a su session and run the following commands:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /system
cat /data/local/tmp/su >/system/xbin/daemonsu && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/daemonsu
cat /data/local/tmp/busybox >/system/bin/busybox && chmod 0755 /system/bin/busybox
daemonsu -d &
Then keep the session running.
4. Open Kinguser, go to Settings -> Root authorization setting -> Remove Root permission. Click to remove root permission. Your su session should be still running.
5. Uninstall Kinguser app.
6. Go back to the su session and run following commands to replace su and cleanup:
Code:
cat /data/local/tmp/su >/system/xbin/su && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/su
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/ddexe
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/ddexe_real
cat /system/bin/ddexe_real >/system/bin/ddexe
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/ku.sud
rm /system/xbin/ku.sud
rm /system/xbin/pidof
rm /system/xbin/supolicy
7. Install Supersu apk
8. Open Supersu apk to update files.
9. Reboot.
wait a minute so we now have root ?
XTRoRDiNAiRE said:
wait a minute so we now have root ?
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yes
If your version matches what's in the pingpong root thread then yes. I rooted my S6E a few min ago.
Zmnypit said:
If your version matches what's in the pingpong root thread then yes. I rooted my S6E a few min ago.
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rooted. has anyone installed TWRP? what's the best way to go about doing that? TWRP manager doesn't list verizon specific s6.
I want to flash the no-deep-sleep fix
I believe you can't install a custom recovery yet as it will trip knox. Might want to go through the posts on the root thread.
Thanks. Yeah sorry it's a bit hard to follow the latest news since there are a thousand threads on all the s6/edge forums talking about the same issue. If the recovery is untouched, do we need to worry about the deep sleep problem? I've read it was caused by recovery.
Related
All others rooted phones have a message showed when an application asks root, why don't we have this on Tattoo ?
On Tattoo root permissions are always enabled
Ok, it's nice but we can't see which application ask root :/
Like Terminal Emulator, when you launch it, the shell is always in normal user "$", not in root :/
JoOoSs said:
Ok, it's nice but we can't see which application ask root :/
Like Terminal Emulator, when you launch it, the shell is always in normal user "$", not in root :/
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This is true, but I dont know how, after isntalling 5faif ROM, terminal emulator shows me the #, id command shows me that I'm root.
I'm on stock ROM, this is the problem i think!
Anybody has SetCPU ?
The problem with this is that every application can obtain root without our knowledge.
It is a serious security flaw.
Not really. Android is pretty secure. Even if you get a brick from a Andirus (Virus + Android), it's a piece of cake to undo the damage.
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This is true, but I dont know how, after isntalling 5faif ROM, terminal emulator shows me the #, id command shows me that I'm root.
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Because that rom you've flashed contains custom boot.img by mainfram3 that gives to you root at startup and loads tattoo-hack.ko (partition r/w always mounted)
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Not really. Android is pretty secure. Even if you get a brick from a Andirus (Virus + Android), it's a piece of cake to undo the damage.
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Actually i wasn't having viruses in mind. More like keyloggers and such. SU prompt wasn't invented for no reason...
I think the OP was asking about SuperUser.apk.
It's a modified su plus a service that asks for user intervention when a program calls /system/bin/su. It's nifty and it should be used by everyone.
Android apps are prevented from looking into other apps data. If su is readily available, a app can escalated it's privileges and steal your personal info, by reading data from other apps.
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I think the OP was asking about SuperUser.apk.
It's a modified su plus a service that asks for user intervention when a program calls /system/bin/su. It's nifty and it should be used by everyone.
Android apps are prevented from looking into other apps data. If su is readily available, a app can escalated it's privileges and steal your personal info, by reading data from other apps.
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Exactly my point.
MoDaCo Custom ROM 1 includes Superuser apk for root access.
P
Anyone know how to fix Superuser Permissions manually?
I have Tattoo with rooted boot.img (mainfram3)
I pushed su into /system/bin/
Made chmod 4577 /system/bin/su
Pushed superuser.apk from Modaco Rom to /system/app/
Restart sure...
SuperUser Permissions can be executed (list is clear)
But any app doesn't send request to Superuser Permissions.
What i could forget?
Finally, I solved it partially.
Sure, i have rooted boot.img
I extracted from Modaco Custom ROM for Tattoo:
su
Superuser.apk
copied su to: /system/bin/su
copied Superuser.apk to: /system/app
run in terminal: chmod 4577 /system/bin/su
restarted and everything works fine now... Superuser Permissions shows all root-requests, Titanium Backup works, other root-things works too
But i notice, that su-binary from Modaco ROM is about 34-36 kb, but
su-binary from guide of getting root is about 80-85 kb.
1-2 months ago we faced with difference in size of su. We choosed bigger su in case, what it can run "flash_image", smaller su can't run.
But maybe it fixed already? I did not test it yet.
Thanks @5[Strogino]
I was trying to use Titanium today to back up my apps but it didn't work.
lukic said:
Thanks @5[Strogino]
I was trying to use Titanium today to back up my apps but it didn't work.
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What exactly wrote TB?
Did you download busybox via TB?
I don't remember exactly.
It did ask me to download busybox and I did that, but still it didn't work.
Anyone know of a way to hide my root on the nexus 6?
Thanks, Robert
Hide it from what?
From apps that don't work with rooted phones. The one app in particular is puzzles and dragons.
Does Xposed framwork work on Lollipop yet? You could use Root Clock then.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak
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Does Xposed framwork work on Lollipop yet? You could use Root Clock then.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak
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No xposed on Lollipop yet.
Any workaround till today ? this is really frustrating
Wonder why a game should care if you are rooted?
Wonder why *anything* would care if you have root access....?
It isn't like any possible detection method can actually verify that the device *does not* have root.
For example;
cp /system/bin/sh /system/bin/bitemerootchecker
chown root.root /system/bin/bitemerootchecker
chmod 6755 /system/bin/bitemerootchecker
Now you have an "su" command that can't be detected.
I have cat s40 met 5.1 Lollipop. This Smartphone is success rooted by rootking.
I want have Xposed on that phone, but when i fail mod that phone how i recover back it?
Caterpillar don't released PC suite like "Samsung Smart Switch" or "Odin". Is any alternative for flash cat s40?
I don't saw any Stock ROM in internet for that phone and i don't found source code for that phone.
I don't found TWRP for that phone is released for it?
Caterpillar s40 is compatible to Xposed? someone have Xposed on that phone?
I search too good program for backup NAND and recovery before try install custom recovery.
Could you find or possibly post your stock Cat S40 rom?
Fudgehog said:
Could you find or possibly post your stock Cat S40 rom?
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Can't no tools for do that and i don't search more because i my cat s40 send on warrianty.
Now i have formatted clean and no more root that... :/
I had bricked this phone after change root ap KingRoot to SuperSU.
This phone don't have recovery or anyother program like SmartSwitch. No TWRP.
Now i don't try mod this phone like my Samsung because i don't want again brick this phone.
OK I see. Thanks anyway.
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OK I see. Thanks anyway.
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I think I am able to get hold of a rom!!
That would be great but..
I have the S50 and there are still no custom recoveries for either that I'm aware of.
someone has problems with the touch?
cangrejon said:
someone has problems with the touch?
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Double posting, duh!
Click here.
Source Code S40 + Recovery Mode
Source code cat s40
http://www.catphones.com/en-gb/legal/general-terms-and-conditions
but we don't have access to file for now lol
Cat S40 Source Code
but Cat B15Q can download normally.
Cat B15Q Source Code
i found too how enter Recovery Mode maybe isn't it CWM or TWRP but better that than nothing
1. PowerOff phone
2. Connect USB cable to phone
3. Press and hold the Vol +
4. Connect USB cable to PC or Power Supply
5. Recovery Mode!
I hope after we can download source code someone can make TWRP of custom ROM for us ;]
Cat s40 SuperSU + Xposed
I have SUCCESS ROOT + SuperSU + Xposed on my Cat s40 :]
1. Kingroot root
2. install "SuperSU_v2.65.apk" ( i installed it by Lucky Patcher as System app)
3. Reboot
4. use script "switch_armv7.sh" i added script i found that on XDA forum but i don't remember where.
If script don't work you can try again gain root by kingroot and in SuperSU update supersu binary ( SuperSU can detect Kingroot so you must uninstall it) This script worked for my Cat s40 fine.
5. After script install new binary in SuperSU app
6. SuperSU succes!
7. FlashFire flash Xposed Binary ( i added too Xposed binary)
7. Reboot ( boot is longer than normal)
8. You have SuperSU root and Xposed Framawork on your Cat s40
You can too by FlashFire make backup your system partition and use it in TWRP if someone do it for us... or flash it after gain SuperSU root ( FlashFire on Kingroot don't working)
You do it at your own risk!
First i tried that method on myPhone Infinity LTE ( i can that flash by computer when it bricked )
I think it can work on all Android 5.1 lollipop.
Wirusx, thanks for the feedback.
Can i get more detail and confirmation :
First use kingroot 4.9.3 found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
After that it's rooted, and then you install the script in supersubinary.rar . But can you explain in detail to put what file where on the S40, or do we only need to install the superuser.apk file?
Is xposed framework nessesary found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
How about use uptodate kingroot and after that supersumepro ?
Rooted Cat S40 running 5.1 Lollipop
After several attempts and reboots all ok. Caterpillar Cat S40 running Lollipop 5.1 working fine.
1st thanks to all devs. (VickyB, MrW0lf, Chainfire etc). :good:
Then. My attempt consisted from pointers or several threads. Started with Wirusx and got something else from somewhere else. I try getting a whole picture here.
(I did not look for fresh look, but better battery consuption, better security and such. So no new roms etc needed. Cat is quite plain and sleek anyway.)
Basically it was of Wirusx instructions, but with some tweaks as apparently at this stage some update has tightened Cat OS that fewer exploits work.
Several files has be in phone (internal storage worked for me, sdcard not). One app from Gplay (Terminal Emulator) and ->
see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/replace-kingroot-supersu-t3339950
1. Kingoroot - 2. Reboot - 3. Run Script (which will give you also SuperUser app). - 4. Reeboot - 5. Updated Superuser and another reboot.
- Done.
There were some moments when not all ok. After 3, verified through Emulator who is "in charge". "su -v" in same directory as you ran the original script. Showed SuperUser 2.65, so all ok. But apps listed listed KingoRoot/Purify. But not SuperUser, although the root was through it. I had to download it again via Play. After 5 all ok "in Wonderland".
Some pointers from unknown threads (which I failed to find again). Apparently the situation was like the following exerpt shows.
"It seems that the script doesn't work the same way on every device. For me, it just deleted Kingroot,
and left me with just a temporary root terminal, . SuperSU was never launched nor installed,
and when I installed it I got a "There are no su binaries installed".
I did the following to install SuperSU:
1. Run the script for your proper architecture.
2. If it doesn't launch SuperSU at the end or even worse, if you install it but get the
" no su binaries", DON'T close the last root terminal.
3. Run
su -v
If it returns something like SUPERSU-2.65 you're good to go. If it doesn't,
re-run the script again in order to push the proper su binary again.
4. Go to the terminal and type:
mount -o rw,remount /system
chmod 7777 /system/xbin/su
chmod 7777 /system/xbin/daemonsu
Note: at this point SuperSU will start to work, even if you didn't update its binaries.
4. Open SuperSU. It'll ask you to update its binaries, press yes.
5. Since it's highly advised to have SuperSU in /system in order to preserve root access
through updates, you just gotta move the SuperSU.apk included in the zip to /system /app and
chmod it with 0755 permissions.
I downloaded SuperSu from Play and it worked.
Rooted Cat S40 firmware update
Hi!
Is it possible (ad if yes, how) to update the firmware of a rooted Cat S40. My rooting process was the previously mentioned Kingroot -> SU, but after this the OTA update does't finish, even with FlashFire.
jeroensky said:
Wirusx, thanks for the feedback.
Can i get more detail and confirmation :
First use kingroot 4.9.3 found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
After that it's rooted, and then you install the script in supersubinary.rar . But can you explain in detail to put what file where on the S40, or do we only need to install the superuser.apk file?
Is xposed framework nessesary found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
How about use uptodate kingroot and after that supersumepro ?
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supersumepro = android frezze on boot = send phone for warrianty ;/
pliz share
anyone else succeeded in rooting?
After contacting CAT and bullet-group they managed to fix their "Open Source Codes" section and add links. Sadly, no actual response
(*sigh* can't add links)
Follow this guide to flash SuperSU on the latest version of android wear for your watch, it should have the same OS compatibility as normal SuperSU and should work all the way upto android 7.1.1
(from PC)
1.Unlock the bootloader if not already unlocked
(Make sure to set up device with phone after unlocking bootloader otherwise no boot!)
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
2.flash TWRP for your device (REQUIRES read only access to system!, will post working builds in post below)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
3.Download SuperSU with busybox YDS included HERE and move it to watch with adb push to /sdcard while TWRP is booted and then install as normal zip
Code:
adb push nameofzip.zip /sdcard/
4.IGNORE SYSTEM NOT INSTALLED Boot watch to system and Now your root apps from 5.1 should work perfect. THERE WILL BE NO SUPER SU APP, IT HAS NOT BEEN PORTED TO ANDROID WEAR
REMEMBER squashfs is read only even with root so don't bother trying to modify system files like the build.prop.
If you would like to modify system use any Linux distro and unsquash the system then resquash it (will make guide if enough interest)
If you would like to change pixel density perform this command in either adb shell or a terminal emulator:
Code:
wm density <dpi>
Please leave thanks if it helped!
Feel free to submit links to twrp for squashfs watch with model name, codename and original developer's name
Will add them to this post
THESE ARE THE ONLY BUILDS THAT WILL WORK UNTIL TWRP IS UPDATED!
I DID NOT CREATE ANY OF THESE BUILDS!
LG G Watch dory (courtesy of @rbox)
LG G watch R lenok
In regards to Busybox on Rails, I compared the link provided and Google Play (which I assume is latest), they are the same versions. Is there a trustworthy place to find the old version suggested?
Not sure if I will need it, just covering my bases. Upgrading to 6.0.1 tonight.
Thanks.
First post and Thanks to you!!!
This is my first post in the community, i thank you all for all you do! I have successfully rooted lg g watch with android 6.0.1 build mec23d using your method. busy box pro installed after uninstalling superuser.
OfficerJimLahey said:
In regards to Busybox on Rails, I compared the link provided and Google Play (which I assume is latest), they are the same versions. Is there a trustworthy place to find the old version suggested?
Not sure if I will need it, just covering my bases. Upgrading to 6.0.1 tonight.
Thanks.
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Oh I thought it was an older version will edit that as the latest did not work On 5.1.1 wear but I guess it those on 6.0.1
itsthamessenger said:
This is my first post in the community, i thank you all for all you do! I have successfully rooted lg g watch with android 6.0.1 build mec23d using your method. busy box pro installed after uninstalling superuser.
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Glad I could help! I was not aware the busybox pro worked on wear is it the one by stericson?
Xmaster24 said:
Glad I could help! I was not aware the busybox pro worked on wear is it the one by stericson?
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Yes it is!
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Yes it is!
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Thanks for the info will add to post
Unless I am missing something, system access is needed for the LG G Watch.
Tried with TWRP 3.0.0 and 2.8.7, SuperSU 2.65 flash was successful in spite of /system not mounting (notice was given in red letters), rebooted, with same result across both versions:
Code:
[email protected]:~$ Build/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools/adb uninstall eu.chainfire.supersu
Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]
[email protected]:~$ Build/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools/adb install Downloads/BusyBox%20On%20Rails_5.1.74_apk-dl.com.apk
1087 KB/s (2287614 bytes in 2.053s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/BusyBox%20On%20Rails_5.1.74_apk-dl.com.apk
Success
[email protected]:~$ Build/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools/adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
127|[email protected]:/ $
Looks like SuperSU is not even bothering with system-less mode:
http://pastebin.com/T7k0cWHv
OfficerJimLahey said:
Unless I am missing something, system access is needed for the LG G Watch.
Tried with TWRP 3.0.0 and 2.8.7, SuperSU 2.65 flash was successful in spite of /system not mounting (notice was given in red letters), rebooted, with same result across both versions:
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Huh I used a modified version of the latest TWRP from a member that allowed the system to be mounted read only as squashfs is a read only file system ie. The system image has to be rebuilt to make changes. I assumed that since supersu is now system less it those not require system access but maybe it those but I really didn't see the use of mounting it read only as it cannot make any changes to system. Will edit thread thanks for info. Link to squashfs twrp above
It is strange though the other poster managed to root without system access.
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Huh I used a modified version of the latest TWRP from a member that allowed the system to be mounted read only as squashfs is a read only file system ie. The system image has to be rebuilt to make changes. I assumed that since supersu is now system less it those not require system access but maybe it those but I really didn't see the use of mounting it read only as it cannot make any changes to system. Will edit thread thanks for info.
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The third time I flashed to get the log, I attempted to mount /system as read only, since it didn't mount properly otherwise. The onscreen messages looked the same anyway...successful flash, but could not mount /system. And upon leaving TWRP, it warned that no OS was installed. Nothing different for all intents and purposes.
Thanks, I will try your TWRP and report back.
UPDATE:
Your TWRP made all the difference:
Code:
[email protected]:~$ Build/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools/adb uninstall eu.chainfire.supersu
Success
[email protected]:~$ Build/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools/adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ #
Thank you!
OfficerJimLahey said:
The third time I flashed to get the log, I attempted to mount /system as read only, since it didn't mount properly otherwise. The onscreen messages looked the same anyway...successful flash, but could not mount /system. And upon leaving TWRP, it warned that no OS was installed. Nothing different for all intents and purposes.
Thanks, I will try your TWRP and report back.
UPDATE:
Your TWRP made all the difference:
Thank you!
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No problem guess SuperSU those require system access to work it seems to be for SE Linux patching and also the build.prop
Xmaster24 said:
<snip>
4.Boot to system and open Busybox on rails app and install busybox
<snip>
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Thanks for this guide! Rooted AOK :good:
This Step 4 is to install Busybox on Rails onto the phone? or Watch?
drewski_1 said:
Thanks for this guide! Rooted AOK :good:
This Step 4 is to install Busybox on Rails onto the phone? or Watch?
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Welcome and watch the whole process only requires pc and watch no phone involved. My modified supersu installer should have installed busybox on Rails app to the watch
Xmaster24 said:
Welcome and watch the whole process only requires pc and watch no phone involved. My modified supersu installer should have installed busybox on Rails app to the watch
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got it. thanks again!!
Highly recommend everyone to get invisiblek's kernel its top notch gets rid of the horrible lag of 6.0.1's kernel And is fully supported by my root method so even better!
Sent from my GT-S5830i using XDA Free mobile app
Where do supersu and busybox get installed
Xmaster24 said:
Welcome and watch the whole process only requires pc and watch no phone involved. My modified supersu installer should have installed busybox on Rails app to the watch
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Since the new wear has a read only system, where do the supersu and busybox get installed?
ganovim said:
Since the new wear has a read only system, where do the supersu and busybox get installed?
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SuperSU is now system less if you haven't been following it recently so system access is not required also bits of supersu are stored in the kernel disk and others just at /data. Busybox is stored with the SU mounted image to /su/xbin once installed via the app
/moved to specific lg g watch thread
Hi, long story short, I want to make some apps system apps with Link2SD.
I tried using LO14 or some other LO14 based rom and just can't. I read som ewhere that it may be because I have no permissions to write on the system folder. I tried starting TWRP wizard again and setting it to be able to write with no success.
Any help?
I am rooted with magisk working just fine.
thanks!
groggycl said:
Hi, long story short, I want to make some apps system apps with Link2SD.
I tried using LO14 or some other LO14 based rom and just can't. I read som ewhere that it may be because I have no permissions to write on the system folder. I tried starting TWRP wizard again and setting it to be able to write with no success.
Any help?
I am rooted with magisk working just fine.
thanks!
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As I've seen, Some apps don't work well with other SU except for SuperSU. Get rooted using superSU, everything should work just fine. You can always Uninstall and go back to magisk once you're done.
mhrajib said:
As I've seen, Some apps don't work well with other SU except for SuperSU. Get rooted using superSU, everything should work just fine. You can always Uninstall and go back to magisk once you're done.
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But should I delete magisk, unroot and root again with super su?
Or is it as simple as installing supersu or something?
groggycl said:
But should I delete magisk, unroot and root again with super su?
Or is it as simple as installing supersu or something?
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It's better to follow the procedure you mentioned Uninstall magisk, install supersu then install magisk again... But only flashing superSU zip will also work I guess. You can give it a try. I've done it once I guess
mhrajib said:
It's better to follow the procedure you mentioned Uninstall magisk, install supersu then install magisk again... But only flashing superSU zip will also work I guess. You can give it a try. I've done it once I guess
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I managed to install supersu but anyways wasn't able to get the /system partition writable. Used many guides and even apps that should do it with superuser permissions and nothing. Just cant.
Any help?
groggycl said:
I managed to install supersu but anyways wasn't able to get the /system partition writable. Used many guides and even apps that should do it with superuser permissions and nothing. Just cant.
Any help?
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What kind of error do you get?? Can you do other operations through link2sd??
mhrajib said:
What kind of error do you get?? Can you do other operations through link2sd??
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the error is the following..
mount: '/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system'->':/system': Device or resource busy
Thats the error. Tried with titanium backup pro version and it gets stuck "PROCESING" the thing... It uninstall the app I want to move to system app, but then never finishes processing..
I also used a app called mount "/system ro/rw". I grant it superuser permissions and when I hit the "mount /system rw" a message appears that says; "Your device might not be rooted or is it not compatible!"
groggycl said:
mount: '/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system'->':/system': Device or resource busy
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Do this from terminal emulator (don't use GUI apps for things like this, they hide important errors most of the time):
Code:
$ su
# lsof /system
And watch for processes that hold the mountpoint.
Code:
# kill <that process id, one by one>
if you're sure they're not doing anything important, then try:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /system
again.
P.S.: you might need to install BusyBox, I don't know if lsof is available out of the box.
leledumbo said:
Do this from terminal emulator (don't use GUI apps for things like this, they hide important errors most of the time):
Code:
$ su
# lsof /system
And watch for processes that hold the mountpoint.
Code:
# kill <that process id, one by one>
if you're sure they're not doing anything important, then try:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /system
again.
P.S.: you might need to install BusyBox, I don't know if lsof is available out of the box.
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I've installed busybox and when I try lsof /system it says "toybox: Unknown command lsof", is there any solution?