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Hello, everyone!
TL;DR: You're about to perform a systemless root installation on your phone so make sure you have uninstalled Xposed Framework, uninstalled root, the device's bootloader is unlocked and your phone's boot image is in its untouched stock state. Then boot into TWRP and install SuperSU-v.279-SR3 or newer.
UPDATE 2017-01-19:
- Provided missing bootloader information regarding root. Thanks, @Charlita for the heads-up!
- Moved TL;DR section to the top.
UPDATE 2017-01-15:
- SuperSU-v.279-SR3 learned how to use systemless mode as default flashing method for Motos. This is great news as the installation process now is just a matter of flashing the SuperSU installer. The segmentation fault had been fixed on SR2 and this version also includes that fix.
- Included a TL;DR section.
UPDATE 2016-12-25:
- SuperSU-v.279-SR1 contains a regression bug regarding the "segmentation fault". Skip this version for now. I've already contacted Chainfire.
- suhide: as the Chainfire himself stated, the tool is a losing game so I'm not putting any further effort here.
UPDATE 2016-11-03:
- As of SuperSU-v2.78-SR3 boot image patching works out-of-the-box. Just install it and you're done!
- TWRP version 3.x works as expected.
- Unfortunately, SafetyNet checking fails as Google constantly updates the server-side code.
- WIP: Check if Chainfire's suhide are able to help here.
UPDATE 2016-08-08:
- Added a backup reminder.
- Added flashable zip systemless_root_enabler_by_glauberlima.zip.
After a few days playing with it, I finally managed to perform a systemless root install for our beloved Moto X 2014
Benefits:
- Install OTA updates when they arrive;
- SafetyNet checking will pass so Android Pay can be used (not available in Brazil yet).
Requirements (links below) :
- Android 6 Marshmallow
- Bootloader must be unlocked otherwise you won't be able to root your phone;
- Boot partition must be in its original untouched stock state otherwise, SuperSU installer won't be able to patch it;
- System partition must be untouched as well but a simple uninstall of applications that have changed it should be enough. This step is not mandatory but if your system partition remains changed SafetyNet checking will fail;
- Your device must be unrooted. SuperSU has the option "Completly remove root". Use it;
- If you have Xposed Framework installed, uninstall it;
- You'll need ADB and Fastboot in order to flash stock boot.img if applicable;
- TWRP. Version 3.0.2-2 works just fine. If you prefer 2x series, I highly recommend version 2.8.7.1;
- SuperSU-v2.79-SR3 zip installer (or a newer version). DO NOT TRY AN OLDER VERSION. WILL NOT WORK;
Install guide:
- Make a Nandroid backup first using TWRP;
- Uninstall Xposed Framework if applicable;
- Uninstall SuperSU;
- Connect your device to your computer via USB;
- Reboot into bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
- Restore stock boot partition (you can skip this step if you already been on stock boot):
Code:
fastboot flash boot xt1097_boot_stock_with_may_2016_update.img
VERY IMPORTANT: The binary file boot xt1097_boot_stock_with_may_2016_update.img is device dependent. I have extracted stock boot.img from victara May 2016 update full ROM package and put it here. If you are trying on the other variants, make sure you will use the right image.
- Reboot into Recovery (TWRP);
- Flash the attached zip file systemless_root_enabler_by_glauberlima.zip. This will set both variables SYSTEMLESS=true and BINDSYSTEMXBIN=false. Without these variables set, SuperSU will fail to systemless root the device. Feel free if you want to manually enter the commands in the Command Prompt:
Code:
adb shell "echo SYSTEMLESS=true>/data/.supersu"
adb shell "echo BINDSYSTEMXBIN=false>>/data/.supersu"
- Install SuperSU and reboot system. If the first boot fails, just wait - the second will work I promise you!
- As soon as Android UI shows up you should be systemless rooted;
- Confirm SuperSU is installed by recognizing the green icon on your app drawer;
- Open up any root app you have. The world-famous Superuser permission request dialog should pop-up;
- Install SafetyNet Helper, in order to attest your Android, is passing Google's SafetyNet checking: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scottyab.safetynet.sample
Now you should be good. Congrats!
Go ahead and get some systemless apps:
- Systemless Xposed Framework
- Systemless Adaway
This procedure should work for the other variants too - all you need is the original boot.img
If you need any help feel free to ask.
Attached you can find the screenshots taken from my XT1097 after the procedure
Related links:
SuperSU-v2.79-SR3:
https://download.chainfire.eu/1021/SuperSU/SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip
Latest stable SuperSU:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu-stable
Systemless Xposed Framework:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268
Systemless AdAway:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Material Design Xposed Installer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/material-design-xposed-installer-t3137758
Minimal ADB and Fastboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
TWRP for Moto X 2014:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...recovery-twrp-2-8-0-0-touch-recovery-t2911523
Thanks:
@Chainfire
Even if I am on stock I have to flash boot*.img?
Sent from my XT1097 using Tapatalk
rtrotsky said:
Even if I am on stock I have to flash boot*.img?
Sent from my XT1097 using Tapatalk
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Since your device already has the untouched stock boot you don't need to flash anything.
I seem to be having trouble installing the "Systemless Xposed". It errors out with - ! Failed: Unable to extract zip file!
I have verified "systemless root - ver 2.76" and tried re-downloading the zip. Any thoughts?
jbaumert said:
I seem to be having trouble installing the "Systemless Xposed". It errors out with - ! Failed: Unable to extract zip file!
I have verified "systemless root - ver 2.76" and tried re-downloading the zip. Any thoughts?
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Could you provide your recovery.log from TWRP so we can see the detailed logging information?
You can pull it from your device by running the following command in command prompt:
Code:
adb shell cat /tmp/recovery.log | clip
This will copy recovery.log contents to the clipboard. Paste it into notepad then save and attach here.
glauberlima said:
Could you provide your recovery.log from TWRP?
You can pull it from your device by running the following command in command prompt:
Code:
adb shell cat /tmp/recovery.log | clip[code]
This will copy contents to the clipboard. Paste it in notepad then save and attach here.[/QUOTE]
This is pretty neat. Given what I read as the requirements am I correct this only works with stock ROM? (and test will only pass on stock).
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vpxf said:
This is pretty neat. Given what I read as the requirements am I correct this only works with stock ROM? (and test will only pass on stock).
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Hi @vpxf
The unmodified boot.img is a requirement for SuperSU as it tries to patch the boot image on-the-fly during the install process (by the time you flash it using TWRP). If the image is not in its original state, SuperSU will fail to install in systemless mode.
Regarding your question about custom ROMs compatibility I don't know if the SafetyNet checking will pass/fail. That's a good test to perform.
glauberlima said:
Could you provide your recovery.log from TWRP so we can see the detailed logging information?
You can pull it from your device by running the following command in command prompt:
Code:
adb shell cat /tmp/recovery.log | clip
This will copy recovery.log contents to the clipboard. Paste it into notepad then save and attach here.
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I've attached the log. I did notice "unzip: zip flags 1 and 8 are not supported".
NOTE: I was able to flash the 85.7 version found in the second post of the "Systemless Xposed" thread. The newest 86.2 is the one giving me troubles.
As glauberlima found out in the other thread, you need to re-zip the xposed installer with 7-zip (that's what i used at least) and the install will work.
bertolehm said:
As glauberlima found out in the other thread, you need to re-zip the xposed installer with 7-zip (that's what i used at least) and the install will work.
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jbaumert said:
I've attached the log. I did notice "unzip: zip flags 1 and 8 are not supported".
NOTE: I was able to flash the 85.7 version found in the second post of the "Systemless Xposed" thread. The newest 86.2 is the one giving me troubles.
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As stated by @bertolehm I've discussed in the other posts the exactly same issue with the zip installer you have reported @jbaumert. Take a look at them:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67792193&postcount=1193
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67805517&postcount=1233
Regarding your device being systemless rooted check with SafetyNet Helper Sample app. If everything turns green you are good
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Thanks for the tutorial.
The first boot fails, ok ; but how long is the second boot ?
I wait a long time (around 15 minutes) blocked at the first screent (static moto logo) and I stop it, reboot and reinstall my backup. I panic a little
oyoyl said:
Thanks for the tutorial.
The first boot fails, ok ; but how long is the second boot ?
I wait a long time (around 15 minutes) blocked at the first screent (static moto logo) and I stop it, reboot and reinstall my backup. I panic a little
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Which variant is your X?
glauberlima said:
Which variant is your X?
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XT1092
oyoyl said:
XT1092
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15 minutes... That's definitely too much.
I'm about to update this guide with my new findings so If you don't mind I'd like to suggest you this:
Repeat the steps but this time skip the update to latest version. After the reboot access SuperSU. It should display a message regarding your su needs update. Accept it.
Make sure your nandroid backup is up to date.
Same thing, but it's possible that my boot image is not up to date and I have no other boot backup to test.
I have only a complete backup (boot + system without root), perahps I'll try later with complete restore ...
Thanks
Something went wrong, the root works fine, but when I run the SafetyNet test, I got "CTS profile match: false", I just want to keep the OTA upgrades working, if I did something wrong, is there any way to unroot and do the systemless root again?? Thankss
Hi! Hey, I followed the steps and my MotoX got stuck when rebooting after flashing. I'm trying to enter fastboot with power+Volume down but no luck so far, any idea? I hope you can help me!
oyoyl said:
Same thing, but it's possible that my boot image is not up to date and I have no other boot backup to test.
I have only a complete backup (boot + system without root), perahps I'll try later with complete restore ...
Thanks
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OK. Just leave a reply by the time you have the result of your test.
guilhermoaraujo said:
Something went wrong, the root works fine, but when I run the SafetyNet test, I got "CTS profile match: false", I just want to keep the OTA upgrades working, if I did something wrong, is there any way to unroot and do the systemless root again?? Thankss
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One of your installed apps modified system partition. Did you test on a completly stock image?
I am a HTC M9 user and due to some sepolicy issue(perhaps) in latest stable SuperSU (2.78), I can only use 2.65 to prevent a bootloop problem currently.
According to the information in Magisk v6 known issue, issue in sepolicy-injection tool is known and will be fixed in v7. In v7 sticky, it does use own sepolicy-injection tool, I assume it does fix something now.
But, according to the information in v7 sticky:
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Installation Instructions
(NOTE: I don't feel comfortable to redistribute SuperSU unless I have explicit permission, so for now, if you want to use SuperSU with Magisk, you are required to have systemless SuperSU installed before flashing Magisk. Magisk will detect SuperSU installation and automatically convert systemless SuperSU into a Magisk Module, using the files that are already installed to your boot image. System installed SuperSU is obviously not supported, since it is not systemless. Actually, it is a trivial task to add official Magisk support to a SuperSU zip package, however the decision is not in my hands.)
If you're rooted with Official Systemless SuperSU, or using Magisk v3+ with Magisk version of phh's superuser
Install the latest Magisk Manager
Install/upgrade Magisk as prompted in the application
Reboot and you're done!!
If you're not rooted, rooted with the depreciated Magisk Version of SuperSU, using Magisk version older than v3, or you got issues when flashing in Magisk Manager (some devices requires Magisk to be flashed in recovery to find boot image location)
(If you have Magisk installed) Flash Magisk Uninstaller to get a clean start
Download the latest Magisk zip file
Download the latest Magisk Version phh superuser from this thread:
[Magisk] [2016.10.4] phh's SuperUser
Flash both zips in custom recovery
Install the latest Magisk Manager for a complete Magisk experience
Since I've donated on SuperSU Pro, I'd prefer to make it work in higher priority, therefore 2nd method is not in my consideration now. If I start from a brand new phone (RUUed device with fresh TWRP recovery only), there's 3 ways I tried to apply Magisk v7, here's the process and result:
1. Flash SuperSU 2.65, and the system should count as "If you're rooted with Official Systemless SuperSU" state.
=> Update SuperSU 2.65 to 2.78 with SuperSU own update process in apk, reboot required, SUCCESS.
=> Install latest MagiskManager, SUCCESS
=> MagiskManager got SuperSU authorized, SUCCESS (root still working at moment)
=> MagiskManager found latest version (v7) and suggest to install it, accept and reboot, SUCCESS(boot successfully)
=> Open SuperSU apk, FAILED (root lost, not able to find su binary)
2. Flash SuperSU 2.65 and then follow by Magisk v7 zip
=> Root does't work, cannot find su binary, FAILED
3. Flash SuperSU 2.78 and then follow by Magisk v7 zip (assuming Magisk V7 will repatch the kernel with fixed tools and the boot loop can be fixed)
=> Bootloop, FAILED
Is there anyone success in any configuration on HTC M9?
NotExist said:
I am a HTC M9 user and due to some sepolicy issue(perhaps) in latest stable SuperSU (2.78), I can only use 2.65 to prevent a bootloop problem currently.
According to the information in Magisk v6 known issue, issue in sepolicy-injection tool is known and will be fixed in v7. In v7 sticky, it does use own sepolicy-injection tool, I assume it does fix something now.
But, according to the information in v7 sticky:
Since I've donated on SuperSU Pro, I'd prefer to make it work in higher priority, therefore 2nd method is not in my consideration now. If I start from a brand new phone (RUUed device with fresh TWRP recovery only), there's 3 ways I tried to apply Magisk v7, here's the process and result:
1. Flash SuperSU 2.65, and the system should count as "If you're rooted with Official Systemless SuperSU" state.
=> Update SuperSU 2.65 to 2.78 with SuperSU own update process in apk, reboot required, SUCCESS.
=> Install latest MagiskManager, SUCCESS
=> MagiskManager got SuperSU authorized, SUCCESS (root still working at moment)
=> MagiskManager found latest version (v7) and suggest to install it, accept and reboot, SUCCESS(boot successfully)
=> Open SuperSU apk, FAILED (root lost, not able to find su binary)
2. Flash SuperSU 2.65 and then follow by Magisk v7 zip
=> Root does't work, cannot find su binary, FAILED
3. Flash SuperSU 2.78 and then follow by Magisk v7 zip (assuming Magisk V7 will repatch the kernel with fixed tools and the boot loop can be fixed)
=> Bootloop, FAILED
Is there anyone success in any configuration on HTC M9?
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Am using an honor 7 PLK-L01 with MM build B370.
Also tried the first method you described with SuperSU 2.62, difference being that magisk manager could not install v7 zip so flashed it manually. It said something about
Insufficient storage for boot image
and kind of aborted.
Since then flashing SuperSU says seplocy failed and aborts.
Tried flashing a new boot and rooting, still the same.
Flashed boot and Cust, the same error both with magisk and SuperSU.
Cleared dalvik and cache, still the same.
Tried the magisk uninstaller, no success...
Would appreciate a solution.
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bump, says installing su helper, then there is no root upon boot. supersu cant find binary and magisk manager crashes due to no root
ibrokemypie said:
bump, says installing su helper, then there is no root upon boot. supersu cant find binary and magisk manager crashes due to no root
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Had to flash system, boot and Cust to root again using SuperSU.
Otherwise it was failing and flashing only boot did not cut the deal.
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I have the same issue. Could not get SuperSU 2.65 running with Magisk.
HyperCriSiS said:
I have the same issue. Could not get SuperSU 2.65 running with Magisk.
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Magisk ver 6 works well but have to have that zip and it's corresponding apk I guess 1.2 that is.
Used it a couple of days ways back just to make sure it works.
An update that it works after Magisk v8, although there's no information about it.
(Flash SuperSu v2.65 -> Update to SuperSU v2.78 with Google Play -> update su binary to v2.78 with SuperSU -> install Magisk Manager v2.1 -> Install Magisk v8 with Manager -> done!)
Hello
I have Resurrection Remix with OMS installed on my 3T and /data currently not encrypted. Everytime I flash SuperSU, it's working after boot, but then root stops working and SuperSU says "No su binary installed." In the recovery.log i can see that my boot image is full, but I have no idea how to fix that or if it's even the main problem. I tried SuperSU 2.79 Stable, SR1 and SR2.
Thanks for help
i ran into the same problem today after flashing tugapower 7.1.
after boot, root only works for a few minutes.
what i did then:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-play/general/switching-supersu-to-phhs-su-t3495080
1. unroot via supersu app (settings)
2. reboot into android again
3. flash phh-supersu zip in recovery
4. install phh-supersu app from store
Hi, do i need install systemless SuperSU always in twrp before install magisk v11 if I want use new MagiskSU instead??
If I try install Magisk v11 with superSU uninstalled and phone unrooted TWRP give me error and installation fails and if I install superSU and after Magisk v11, Magisk manager say system is using SuperSU instead MagiskSU. How do I install Magisk with MagiskSU??
I have Samsung Galaxy S4 with optimized LineageOS 14.1
Read the pinned Magisk thread...
Unroot again using unSu by osm0sis (Google) before flashing magisk
Installation Instructions
If you're already rooted with MagiskSU, Magisk phh's superuser (not original), or Official Systemless SuperSU
Install/upgrade Magisk Manager from Play Store
Install/upgrade Magisk as prompted in the application
Reboot and you're done!!
If you're not rooted, or something went wrong and you need a clean start
(Recommended) Restore your boot image back to stock
Download the latest Magisk zip file
If you choose to use SuperSU (only support Android 6.0+), first flash SuperSU in systemless mode
Flash Magisk zip
Reboot, and update the stub Magisk Manager to the latest from Play Store
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I read 200 times but when I install Magisk without SuperSU (because I want MagiskSU) TWRP give me an error and install fail... read my initial post first please....
Error:
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! SU image mount failed...
! Please immediately flash SuperSU now
! Installation will complete after flashing SuperSU
[B]Updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file 'sdcard/Download/Magisk v11.1/Magisk-v11.1.zip[/B]
dhaern said:
I read 200 times but when I install Magisk without SuperSU (because I want MagiskSU) TWRP give me an error and install fail... read my initial post first please....
Error:
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You need to FULLY unflash superSU using the zip that the other person told you to google.
PartyPlease said:
You need to FULLY unflash superSU using the zip that the other person told you to google.
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Ok I will try unflash with the zip, I was using unroot inside superSU menu but installation instructions dont say nothing about the unflash with an extrenal script
dhaern said:
Ok I will try unflash with the zip, I was using unroot inside superSU menu.
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Yeah that button doesn't work for systemless superSU. It doesn't roll back your boot.IMG like it should.
Worst case scenario, flash the stock boot.img and then flash magisk.
Thanks guys, I installed Magisk v11.1 with MagiskSU working, Magisk Hide enabled but I have CTS mismatch error now in Safetynet test. I guess I cant do nothing about this error. Optimized LineageOS 14.1 and Samsung Galaxy S4
EDIT: Finally I passed the Safetynet test (no CTS mismatch error) disabling ADB interface in developer options. Thanks for Magisk, amazing.
PartyPlease said:
Yeah that button doesn't work for systemless superSU. It doesn't roll back your boot.IMG like it should.
Worst case scenario, flash the stock boot.img and then flash magisk.
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ahh, this would explain why my boot.img was not the same after "unrooting"! thanks for clearing this up for me...
dhaern said:
Thanks guys, I installed Magisk v11.1 with MagiskSU working, Magisk Hide enabled but I have CTS mismatch error now in Safetynet test. I guess I cant do nothing about this error. Optimized LineageOS 14.1 and Samsung Galaxy S4
EDIT: Finally I passed the Safetynet test (no CTS mismatch error) disabling ADB interface in developer options. Thanks for Magisk, amazing.
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By disabling ADB interface, do you mean the USB debugging part? for some reason I am still getting Safetynet error.
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By disabling ADB interface, do you mean the USB debugging part? for some reason I am still getting Safetynet error.
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Yeah I said USB debugging option, when I disabled this I passed Safetynet test.
dhaern said:
Yeah I said USB debugging option, when I disabled this I passed Safetynet test.
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Thanks but doesn't seem to work for me.
dhaern said:
Yeah I said USB debugging option, when I disabled this I passed Safetynet test.
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Thanks for this hint; got my build "passed" now appreciate it
What settings are you guys using in Magisk? I have disabled BusyBox, enabled Magisk Hide and systemless hosts. Superuser options are Access to "Apps and ADB" and Automatic Response set to prompt
I'm still having an issue installing Magisk on my phone with RAMROM V10. It gives me an ERROR 1.
It has been suggested that I should re-flash my boot.img with TWRP following the instruction:
Place your BOOT.img on your sdcard
Reboot into TWRP recovery
Tap "Install"
In the bottom right corner tap "Install Image"
Select your BOOT.img
Select the Boot Partition, then swipe to confirm Flash
However, when I follow the step, my TWRP cannot seem to find BOOT.IMG in my SD Card (I know it is there). What did I do wrong? Can anyone help?
i think the .img thingy is only for twrp.img files. You have to use another method to place your boot image like. -> make a backup of only your boot image via twrp backup function. Then duplicate that backup folder of twrp containing only the newly just regernated files, in the twrp folder. Then replace the su-modified boot file there with your original boot file, you obviously have to rename your boot image to fit the right name. (eg. with the logo image -> logo.bin changes to logo.emmc.win -> etc;.) Then use the twrp restore function to restore your "original" boot logo.
Hierarchy folder view would be like:
TWRP->folder 1 (original folder, in case something goes wrong)-> boot file and others
->folder 2 (our modified folder)-> files
sm00th4f3 said:
i think the .img thingy is only for twrp.img files. You have to use another method to place your boot image like. -> make a backup of only your boot image via twrp backup function. Then duplicate that backup folder of twrp containing only the newly just regernated files, in the twrp folder. Then replace the su-modified boot file there with your original boot file, you obviously have to rename your boot image to fit the right name. (eg. with the logo image -> logo.bin changes to logo.emmc.win -> etc;.) Then use the twrp restore function to restore your "original" boot logo.
Hierarchy folder view would be like:
TWRP->folder 1 (original folder, in case something goes wrong)-> boot file and others
->folder 2 (our modified folder)-> files
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FIY: Flashing regular boot.img files works just fine with "Install Image" in TWRP (of course, YMMV, depending on your device).
Hi guys
I have rooted my mate 10 pro using the guides from this forum and everything worked like a charm.
Now I wanted to check on my adaway to install the latest block lists and it said that the phone has to be rooted. So I opened my SU and it said root undetected.
I haven't done any updates or what else could have caused the loss of root.
Any ideas on how that could have happened?
Aval0n1979 said:
Hi guys
I have rooted my mate 10 pro using the guides from this forum and everything worked like a charm.
Now I wanted to check on my adaway to install the latest block lists and it said that the phone has to be rooted. So I opened my SU and it said root undetected.
I haven't done any updates or what else could have caused the loss of root.
Any ideas on how that could have happened?
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Which SU were you using? SuperSU, PHH Superuser or Magisk?
I do know that SuperSU sometimes loses root, a reboot usually fixes it. Or flash it again.
If SuperSU or PHH I recommend switching to Magisk. It has modules that you can install and uninstall easily and ad-blocking is one of them (Unified hosts block).
You would need Twrp to install it the easiest way, you can get that here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/development/huawei-mate-10-pro-twrp-3-2-1-0-t3769904
And Magisk from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Flash TWRP if you don't have it already, and if your current doesn't have decrypt support:
Then simply reboot to fastboot mode (Vol down + USB + power).
Then use the command
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp.img
After you have flashed TWRP, type 'fastboot reboot', and hold Vol up + Vol down (while USB is still plugged in).
When in TWRP, enter pin/password to enable decryption.
Transfer Magisk to sdcard and flash using Install button.
If it says ramdisk is already patched you will have to restore stock image. You can do this by downloading your current firmware update.zip from http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/
When you have update.zip, extract update.app from it and download Huawei Update Extractor.
Extract and open Huawei Update extractor, then go to settings and disable Header check (else it will give you an error when you open update.app).
Open update.app in the program and rightclick on Ramdisk and Extract Selected. Now go to fastboot mode and flash 'fastboot flash ramdisk ramdisk.img'.
After this go back to TWRP and flash Magisk again.
After it is flashed open Magisk Manager, tap the hamburger menu and then on Downloads. Here you can download modules. Unified Hosts block is the one you'd want for ad-block. When it is flashed, reboot and open a terminal app. Use the command 'hosts' to enter the Unified hosts block interface. I only use 'm' for ad blocking.
You could set up Adaway systemless blocking with Magisk too if you prefer Adaway.
Thank you for your help! I have Super SU and the reboot fixed the problem.
I will go through your post and use the tips you gave!
Thank you again!!