Quick question: why does my Privacy Guard in CM12.1. not show any root access settings at all?
Hi, just bought Amazon Fire Tablet 7", updated to 5.1.1., and installed CM12.1. with SuperSU. Everything worked. However, I decided to switch to CM's built-in root enabler (because it's open-source), so I ditched SuperSU through SuperSU's "Switch superuser apps" feature in SuperSU settings. SuperSU was automatically uninstalled, then I enabled the root privileges through Developer Options and this method too worked like a charm.
However, my Privacy Guard does not show the root access settings, so I have no control whatsoever on which application can or cannot have the root privileges, except turning root off altogether. A few root applications, e.g. AdAway, are working without problem but I was never prompted to grant them the root access in the first place. I've installed new applications, such as Greenify, but it too can access to the root without me explicitly granting the permission. I've also checked if Privacy Guard works at all, and it does, when I disabled locations service, I was prompted to enable it.
I did a factory reset within CM12.1. but to no avail. Any ideas or suggestions? If possible I'd like to get this sorted and try every solution before reverting back to SuperSU. Cheers.
himgil said:
Quick question: why does my Privacy Guard in CM12.1. not show any root access settings at all?
Hi, just bought Amazon Fire Tablet 7", updated to 5.1.1., and installed CM12.1. with SuperSU. Everything worked. However, I decided to switch to CM's built-in root enabler (because it's open-source), so I ditched SuperSU through SuperSU's "Switch superuser apps" feature in SuperSU settings. SuperSU was automatically uninstalled, then I enabled the root privileges through Developer Options and this method too worked like a charm.
However, my Privacy Guard does not show the root access settings, so I have no control whatsoever on which application can or cannot have the root privileges, except turning root off altogether. A few root applications, e.g. AdAway, are working without problem but I was never prompted to grant them the root access in the first place. I've installed new applications, such as Greenify, but it too can access to the root without me explicitly granting the permission. I've also checked if Privacy Guard works at all, and it does, when I disabled locations service, I was prompted to enable it.
I did a factory reset within CM12.1. but to no avail. Any ideas or suggestions? If possible I'd like to get this sorted and try every solution before reverting back to SuperSU. Cheers.
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Don't have a definitive answer; there are various bug reports from users who have dabbled with SuperSU and the integrated CM12.1 root manager. Thoughts:
- reinstall SuperSU as it is well respected and will likely restore app level access permissions with minimal effort/fuss/risk
- if you prefer to stick with the integrated root manager I would suggest clean flashing CM12.1
- however, since your devices bootloader is likely > 5.0.1 you'll need to use a tool like FlashFire which carries increased risk (albeit small)
- developers tend to test/validate rom updates with SuperSU - a possible consideration moving forward
Davey126 said:
there are various bug reports from users who have dabbled with SuperSU and the integrated CM12.1 root manager.
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Exactly what I am thinking; something is probably broken along the switching process. Cheers anyway.
I have a Samsung Captivate SGH-i897 that was running 4.3 Slimbean. Updated to
Android 4.4.4 Slim 4.4.4.build.9.0-WEEKLY-8328, Slim_galaxymtd-userdebug 4.4.4 KTU840 8328 test-key, and 3.0.101_NeatKernal_v1.11-g 75f7180. SELinux status=Enforced.
AFter flashing the ROM and Gapps began adding back some apps from the Play Store
and tried to do a backup with Titanium Backup but had NO ROOT ACCESS!
SuperSU reports "no SU binary found and can't load it. This is a problem."
Help! To root again but, how if that's the simple answer
Used Root Checker to check, says NO ROOT. Is it possible it IS STILL rooted and just some other problem?
Root is disabled due of security reasons on SlimRoms builds by default. If you want to enable root do the following:
Unlock developer options -> Go the settings about and tap 7 times on the build number to unlock it. If succesfull you will see a toast message that you have unlocked it.
Then got into Settings->Developer options
Search for root access. And either chose app or app and adb as option
You have now enabled system wide root access.
--from slimroms official site.
I had this same issue, and fixed it with just googling it. this post was the first that showed up. second was the slimroms site. enjoy.
p.s.--look up "SilentDenizen i897" on youtube.
Hi folks,
I would like to use MAGISK on my Samsung "S4 active" phone, running with LineageOS 14.1. The root option is currently enabled in the developer settings and SU is working. TWRP is installed and the bootloader is unlocked. Now I would like to switch to MAGISK in order to be able to play Ingress without loosing the ability using Titanium-Backup and Viper4Android.
- Must I perform a factory reset to make MAGISK up and running?
- Must I uninstall SU before I'm trying to install MAGISK ?
- Must I disable the root option in the developer settings ?
- Other things I have to be done as prerequisite ?
Thanks
Tom
Hello everyone,
I am facing an issue and will be eternally grateful if someone helped me with it. I recently lost some very important audio recordings from my phone. These are very important and I want to run a data recovery tool to help retrieve them but all such tools require root access. I then rooted my phone using magisk and checked the status via those root check apps and they show the status as rooted. However, the problem is that none of the data recovery tools recognize the root and hence cannot run a scan. Perhaps I am overlooking something here. Model of my phone is SM-N920I. I flashed the magisk via twrp and have also installed the Magisk manager. Everything is up to date. Again, when I check the root status of my phone via the app "Root checker basic" it says "Root access is properly installed". Also, when I am using the data recovery tool i.e. Fonelab my phone does not prompt me for root access. Nothing is shown on the screen.
I am sorry if this thread is in the wrong section. Mods can feel free to move it or notify me. Thanks
If other root apps are functioning properly it's an issue with the app you're trying to use. You should contact the developers of the apps in question...
I have already rooted my owner account as of now I am on Android 10 root with magisk I have multiple profiles for experimentation I need root for my second account but I do not know how to get it can somebody help me.
In Magisk Manager, go to Settings, scroll down to Multiuser Mode, and change those settings. I haven't tried this myself though