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[Q] Help with lost root after 4.3 OTA update

Got a question. I lost root after the 4.3 ota update. Is it possible to get it back without losing everything on the tablet again? I was running SuperSU and OTARootkeeper at the time. When I got into OTARootkeeper is says the su file is there, but when I click restore root it seems not to be able to. I am not a super power user. I used WUGs tookkit to unlock it and root it in the first place. Also does this mean I lost unlock also?
Thanks!

I was in the same situation after installing the update through custom recovery. I remained unlocked. I used Wugs toolkit to root and install custom recovery (TWRP). In recovery I installed Chainfire's updated SuperSu zip. After booting back up, I had root and custom recovery. Search for SuperSu v1.43.

Groid said:
I was in the same situation after installing the update through custom recovery. I remained unlocked. I used Wugs toolkit to root and install custom recovery (TWRP). In recovery I installed Chainfire's updated SuperSu zip. After booting back up, I had root and custom recovery. Search for SuperSu v1.43.
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Did you lose any data?

xzb6np said:
Did you lose any data?
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No, you do not lose data after flashing a recovery. Chainfire leased SuperSU 1.5 today.

Username invalid said:
No, you do not lose data after flashing a recovery. Chainfire leased SuperSU 1.5 today.
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Flashed 4.3 and lost root. I have downloaded the latest SU to my N7 and how am unsure how to go about flashing the ZIP since I no longer have access to custom recovery.

it worked
Username invalid said:
No, you do not lose data after flashing a recovery. Chainfire leased SuperSU 1.5 today.
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Ok opened up Wugs Nexus Root toolkit. Let it update everything it wanted to and then then told it to root. I was indeed still unlocked and it went ahead and reestablished root without losing anything. I updated OTA RootKeeper afterward and all seems happy.
Thanks!

killswitch11 said:
Flashed 4.3 and lost root. I have downloaded the latest SU to my N7 and how am unsure how to go about flashing the ZIP since I no longer have access to custom recovery.
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Flash the TWRP image via fastboot. Either with a toolkit or manually.

xzb6np said:
Did you lose any data?
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As username is invalid posted, no you do not lose data by that method. At least, I lost no data.

Groid said:
As username is invalid posted, no you do not lose data by that method. At least, I lost no data.
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You only lose data if you lock/unlock bootloader or wipe it yourself
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OK got one crazy issue. I root but sometimes I lose it and have to reboot to get it back. SuperSu can't write the binary. Every time I open it it wants to write the binary but can't seem to. After a reboot Otarootkeeper say root is there. Then later it will be gone and I have to reboot to get it back.
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xzb6np said:
OK got one crazy issue. I root but sometimes I lose it and have to reboot to get it back. SuperSu can't write the binary. Every time I open it it wants to write the binary but can't seem to. After a reboot Otarootkeeper say root is there. Then later it will be gone and I have to reboot to get it back.
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I have the same issue, used Wugfreshs Toolkit to root after 4.3, on reboot i have no root.

[Q] Lost Root after OTA update. How to properly re-root without messing the system?

Hello everyone,
I noticed that this is a common problem and I realize just not that I shouldn't have just updated without informing myself.
Anyway, I checked and the root seems to be gone (checked with Root Checker, although the SU app is still there [but not working]).
I checked the fastbook and it says 'unlocked', which is good, I don't have to lose data.
How do I re-root properly?
I am using OS X at the moment and I have access to adb but, if needed, I can access a Windows computer again and use Nexus Root Toolkit again (that's what I used the first time I rooted).
I have CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip and recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.9-manta.img.
I checked the bootloader and it says 'no command' but it still has:
- reboot system now
- apply update from ADB
- wipe data...
- wipe cache...
Thanks in advance for any help

First thing - Nearly always you will lose root after applying an OTA - at least lately so that's not really a big deal.
Second - Get and always use the Latest version of root zip from chainfire: http://download.chainfire.eu/370/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip
Or you can also just apply SuperSU from google play and you will prompted to reboot to update binaries etc. after you apply the OTA.
His blog on latest version: https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/QhrEdeJ3nqQ

I got the same problem.
I solved it by just by downgrading and upgrading back to the latest version of Cyanogenmod.
lg Darcade

I have the same problem...
I have the same problem, I have installed the 4.4.3 OTA and now SuperSU stopped working.
Any advice?

Easily got my root back using Wugfresh toolkit.

Only the paid for version of SuperSU - "Pro" will attempt to keep root after an OTA update. It worked perfectly for me on a 5, 7 and 10.

[Lemmy] said:
I have the same problem, I have installed the 4.4.3 OTA and now SuperSU stopped working.
Any advice?
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Don`t use toolkits, just boot into TWRP in fastboot and reflash the latest superSU.zip and you`re rooted.

gee2012 said:
Don`t use toolkits, just boot into TWRP in fastboot and reflash the latest superSU.zip and you`re rooted.
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thats what I did by now, just with CWM instead of TWRP.

[Lemmy] said:
thats what I did by now, just with CWM instead of TWRP.
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Well done mate , toolkits suck and you have no control over them. Flashing with adb gives you full control and you learn something

gee2012 said:
Well done mate , toolkits suck and you have no control over them. Flashing with adb gives you full control and you learn something
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...after having to go through this over and over again with every single update I'm starting to think that having root is definitely not worth the pain.

If you switch to TWRP using its built in SuperSU install makes re-rooting a breeze.
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[q] how to unroot

I have a que devs i hv unlocked my bootloader installed philz recovery and rooted. My question is that will i b able to recieve OTA updates. If not how to unroot than...... thanx in advance
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bijju123 said:
I have a que devs i hv unlocked my bootloader installed philz recovery and rooted. My question is that will i b able to recieve OTA updates. If not how to unroot than...... thanx in advance
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you will get OTA updates.. it doesn't matter if your phone is rooted or not..

The new update just released...
But those who were rooted weren't allowed to install it...

N'ayam Amarsh'e said:
The new update just released...
But those who were rooted weren't allowed to install it...
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Well then you will be surprised to know that the people with root can update via OTA, it's just that they will loose their root privileges after updating.
The only requirement for the updates is that you need to be on the stock CyanogenMod recovery to take the benefit of the updates also you need to make sure that the apps or zips that you flashed might not have tempered with the core framework of the system as the update checks the signatures before updating and if they don't match installation fails.
As for the OP, make sure you flash the stock rom and that's it. You don't need to unroot in order to get the OTAs. But if have missed it you can always flash the update manually

hkm93 said:
Well then you will be surprised to know that the people with root can update via OTA, it's just that they will loose their root privileges after updating.
The only requirement for the updates is that you need to be on the stock CyanogenMod recovery to take the benefit of the updates also you need to make sure that the apps or zips that you flashed might not have tempered with the core framework of the system as the update checks the signatures before updating and if they don't match installation fails.
As for the OP, make sure you flash the stock rom and that's it. You don't need to unroot in order to get the OTAs. But if have missed it you can always flash the update manually
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Please guide me to install the update.I have rooted my phone and have installed Philz recovery.How to install stock recovery so that I can install the OTA update?

maddydilip said:
Please guide me to install the update.I have rooted my phone and have installed Philz recovery.How to install stock recovery so that I can install the OTA update?
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I'd recommend to go and watch this thread on YU forums, it's not mine, but it's the first post that came on how to get the update manually.
But still in short all you need to do is :
1. Download the OTA's .img file from here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5qkmXkPr5WyMy1FUm9rNGdZZ2c/view?usp=sharing
2. Download the stock CyanogenMod Recovery from ere : https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwVitsnY-WxvRVNYcnhRM05vX2c&usp=sharing
3. Download Flashify from app store if u r sure that you r rooted.
4. Open Flashify >> select "Recovery Image" >> select "choose File" >> browse the Recovery .img file that you downloaded and flash it.
5. Open Custom recovery, go to "Update" browse and select your ota update .img file and flash it.
It'll take about a min to flash it and if all goes well, you will have the updated build and the proximity issue fixed !

unrooting
bijju123 said:
I have a que devs i hv unlocked my bootloader installed philz recovery and rooted. My question is that will i b able to recieve OTA updates. If not how to unroot than...... thanx in advance
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well i am not sure will work with you or not or work without any harm, i rooted with updated supersu but option in it for uninstalling not workng so i read online thread but it suggesting to reinstall stock rom, i am in cm12
i treid root genius in pc a tiny software which has option to unroot i clicked on that and within second i unrooted , i reboot the super su software was not there, agian reboot mobile working normal then i locked my bootloader .

[ROOT][RECOVERY][ALL IN ONE] Cf-Autoroot-twrp-T700/705/800/805/Tab S- UPDATE 23/4/15

Updated CF-autoroot with latest Supersu binaries and combined TWRP recovery for SM-T800/SM-T805/T700/T705 Exynos only, Lollipop and Kitkat
I've noticed that quite a number of people seeking to root their device also flash TWRP afterwards, seeing as it's unnecessary to do both steps I have made an all in one package to root and install TWRP recovery.
Cf-autoroot has been updated with the latest Supersu binaries and TWRP has been updated with my fixed version (ADB root shell and Download mode fixes).
UPDATE - I have updated all versions with new builds. TWRP is now v2.8.6.2 and now includes the fixes recently pushed to their repo for encrypted backups. I have also addressed the slow wipe issue, cache, system, etc., which some have experienced and should now be much quicker.
Each device now has it's own build, this is to ensure that TWRP recovery build properties reflect the device it's installed on. ROMs such as CM12 should now install without issue.
Feedback is welcome.
Simply flash with ODIN. Odin 10.6
cf-autoroot-twrp-t700
cf-autoroot-twrp-t705
cf-autoroot-twrp-t800
cf-autoroot-twrp-t805
Check root status with ROOT VALIDATOR
Guide how to flash, credit to Usama m.
http://techbeasts.com/2015/05/01/root-twrp-recovery-galaxy-tab-s-84-running-lollipop-502/
UPDATED TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3074633
NOTE: It is important to boot to recovery after flashing or twrp may not stick and will be replaced with stock recovery.
When flashing uncheck auto reboot in Odin, immediately after flashing manually reboot and boot into twrp.
Manual reboot is POWER + HOME +VOL DOWN then as soon as the screen goes blank immediately change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other buttons.
Credits to chainfire for his great work.
FEEDBACK PLEASE
AND DONT FORGET THAT THANKS BUTTON :good: HIT AND RUN IS NOT NICE
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Testing..
EDIT:
Root is working great, at least terminal got root permissions and recovery does work too !
Thanks

d3xtr0 said:
Testing..
EDIT:
Root is working great, at least terminal got root permissions and recovery does work too !
Thanks
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Good stuff. :good:

Just picked up a T800 as a birthday present to my mom.. Its going to be hard to give this thing to her..lol
Anyways.. just used this to root and it worked perfect.. Had already took ota to LP..
Thanks !!

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delete post !
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What?

ashyx said:
What?
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I guess he made an unnecessary post and wanted an admin to delete his post, and not yours.

snapper.fishes said:
I guess he made an unnecessary post and wanted an admin to delete his post, and not yours.
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Why the forum doesn't allow users to delete their own posts is beyond me?

In the Odin section, the Tar. File , i just want to double check , i have to put it on the AP box correct ?, thanx

lloydb9382 said:
In the Odin section, the Tar. File , i just want to double check , i have to put it on the AP box correct ?, thanx
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Correct.

thanx so much it worked great ,

T807A, is that a model this could possibly work on? I just got this tablet and just starting to look for root. It's an AT&T tab s 10.5
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almony8 said:
T807A, is that a model this could possibly work on? I just got this tablet and just starting to look for root. It's an AT&T tab s 10.5
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Unfortunately AT&T lock the bootloader, so atm you're stuck with a device that cannot be modified in any way.
Sent from my SM-T805 using XDA Free mobile app

After using the app with odin, root checker indicates that "Root access not properly configured or granted".
Root question comes up but can not check the box to allow.
Had an issue like this on a different device and it was corrected when I changed to ART, but do not know where it is in 5.0.2?
Just tried TWRP, and it is allowed.

cyaclone said:
After using the app with odin, root checker indicates that "Root access not properly configured or granted".
Root question comes up but can not check the box to allow.
Had an issue like this on a different device and it was corrected when I changed to ART, but do not know where it is in 5.0.2?
Just tried TWRP, and it is allowed.
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Use Root Validator and post the output. Root checker doesn't give enough information.

ashyx said:
Use Root Validator and post the output. Root checker doesn't give enough information.
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Root Denied
Superuser app found
Superuser Binary
Multiple busybox's
SELinux is permissive

cyaclone said:
Root Denied
Superuser app found
Superuser Binary
Multiple busybox's
SELinux is permissive
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Looks like you are rooted but are not granting root permission when asked.
Is the post below any solution to your problem?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076796
If you still have problems you could open the Super su app and change in settings to 'Grant' root access by default.

ashyx said:
Looks like you are rooted but are not granting root permission when asked.
Is the post below any solution to your problem?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076796
If you still have problems you could open the Super su app and change in settings to 'Grant' root access by default.
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BINGO!, it was Lux. I did an uninstall and rebooted and had ROOT.........WOW, strange that this would be the answer, but it worked for me at this moment.
Thanks

Not sure if it matters but what version of twrp is being installed?

AKfortyseven said:
Not sure if it matters but what version of twrp is being installed?
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Cf-autoroot has been updated with the latest Supersu binaries and TWRP has been updated with my fixed version.
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= 2.8.6.1

[Q] SuHide by Chainfire, Anybody got working for Android Pay yet?

Has anybody managed to get Android Pay working yet on our device with custom rom?
Tried the new SuHide by Chainfire but still get the unable to verify device is Android compatible message

TheATHEiST said:
Has anybody managed to get Android Pay working yet on our device with custom rom?
Tried the new SuHide by Chainfire but still get the unable to verify device is Android compatible message
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requirements :
- SuperSU installed in systemless mode
So does not work on our device

xander33 said:
requirements :
- SuperSU installed in systemless mode
So does not work on our device
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Can you clarify why not with our device?
When you install supersu it lists in output that it's being installed as systemless?

TheATHEiST said:
Can you clarify why not with our device?
When you install supersu it lists in output that it's being installed as systemless?
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As i know the method for root our phone is system mode, the systemless zip not work
Here the procedure that i followed for rooting my phone and is system mode
What you need:
Unlocked bootloader (see chapter 2).
TWRP installed (see chapter 7).
1.Zip .
2.Zip .
How:
Put 1.zip and 2.zip into your sd card/internal storage.
Boot into TWRP.
Ignore the message from TWRP.
Choose the "install" button.
Locate 1.zip (if on sd card go "up a level" and then "external sdcard" there you should find it).
Install it.
Reboot your phone.
Boot into TWRP again.
Locate 2.zip .
Install it.
Reboot

That's just the initial bootloader unlock and root method.
I used same method but later flashed custom rom witch also comes rooted. I have also unrooted and then rerooted systemless mode with SuperSU zip.

TheATHEiST said:
That's just the initial bootloader unlock and root method.
I used same method but later flashed custom rom witch also comes rooted. I have also unrooted and then rerooted systemless mode with SuperSU zip.
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You need to use Magisk.
It works for me.
Have a look here...
http://pecholite.blogspot.co.ke/2016/08/magisk-la-interfaz-systemless.html?m=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
Greetings
Sent from my ALE-L21 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Fedroid said:
You need to use Magisk.
It works for me.
Have a look here...
http://pecholite.blogspot.co.ke/2016/08/magisk-la-interfaz-systemless.html?m=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
Greetings
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Doesn't seem to work for me. Just keep getting the unable to verify device message in Android Pay app.

TheATHEiST said:
Doesn't seem to work for me. Just keep getting the unable to verify device message in Android Pay app.
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3 months since your last contact....
Things have changed a lot and android pay is working hard for avoid us pay with rooted phones.
Nowadays magisk is on v9 version and facing v10.
Want a clue?
If your mobile is compatible with multirom go this way. One rom rooted and modified as you want and another stock for doing payments.
Luck!