I already had root on a much older build. I'm on BOK3 (Verizon). Root Check shows I have root, supersu seems to be working, I can drop into su via a terminal, but most my apps that require root aren't getting it. Cleanmaster, Autostart Manager, AppFreezer, Helium (None can use root). I was able to install BusyBox. Supersu shows that all these apps have root permissions granted after I was prompted. I tried setting Supersu to always allow root without prompting but it didn't work. Supersu always says that it has granted access for an interactive shell. I have no idea what to do. My phone sucks without root
Here is what I did to upgrade and keep root. I followed the instructions perfectly and everything seemed to work (But obviously not so well): http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
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Greetings Folks!!!
I am on CM12.1 Lollipop 5.1.1 Nightly, and ROOT access was working fine on my phone so far. When I launched Thunderzap today, I noticed that the app was waiting on "Requesting ROOT Privileges" for over 2 mins, and also the SuperSU app was missing from the app drawer. Thunderzap had been recently updated, and I suspect that might have triggered the root access to be requested again, but it wasn't given root access for some reason, and I never got a prompt to grant it root access. However, my other apps like ROOT Explorer, Shell Terminal Emulator etc, which weren't updated off lately, worked fine with root access. Not sure why now, but I thought reinstalling SuperSU-v2.46 might be a good idea at that time, and I flashed that file. And ever since I have completely lost my root access. When I launch the SuperSU app now, i get an error saying:- "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it"
Some help would be appreciated. Screenshots attached.
I've managed to fix the issue. I just re-flashed the CM-Update file (located in the pone's internal memory), and got some ROOT access prompt while trying to open Thunderzap again. Thereafter, I installed SuperSU from the Playstore and got my binary updated through it. :good:
acemccloud1 said:
I've managed to fix the issue. I just re-flashed the CM-Update file (located in the pone's internal memory), and got some ROOT access prompt while trying to open Thunderzap again. Thereafter, I installed SuperSU from the Playstore and got my binary updated through it. :good:
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can you please share the method u used to flash back CM?
i am unable to re root
Hi,
flashed my nexus 4 to CM12.1 successfully. For some period everything was fine, even root access. Since an unknown point in time root access does no longer work, even though dev settings are activated and enabled and root access is set to "adb and apps". There is no "#" sign any more in the info section and all apps (Titanium Backup, TWRP Manager, ES File Explorer, ...) fail to get root access. What can I do to repair it? Can I do a dirty reflash (without wiping) to keep apps and re-gain root?
It might be possible that I caused that with the deinstall and removal of the supersu app, as I realized to late that this app is not required with CM12.1.
Thx,
Robert
I tried the dirty reflash of the 12.1 zip and it worked. Apps and data still there, root is back working.
I have rooted my L8lite using Kingroot and it was successful (I think), but now I can't get rid of Kingroot if my life depended on it.
Things I have tried so far:
- Replacing Kingroot with SuperSU using the method described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/tutorial-how-to-root-bootloader-unlock-t3314786
- Replacing Kingroot with SuperSU using SuperSU-Me application from here: https://androidmtk.com/replace-kinguser-with-supersu
- Removing Kingroot using the option of SuperSU to remove other SU apps
- Uninstalling from Kingroot options menu
- Restoring a backup previously made using adb
- Factory reset
None of this worked. Please for the love of god someone tell me how to remove that piece of malware from my phone. I am frustrated beyond measure and extreme close to completely giving up.
Is my only option flashing? Would that help with removing Kingroot?
Thank you.
Update: I upgraded to Android 6.0 from local storage using an update I downloaded from Huawei's official website (http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/rom-emui-4-0-android-6-0-single-sim-ale-t3360097). Kingroot is no longer there and Root checker app says the phone is no longer rooted. Curiously, SuperSU and SuperSU-Me are still there, but I removed them using app manager without hassle. Am I in the clear now?
Update 2: After rebooting using "adb reboot bootloader" command it seems that bootloader is still unlocked, which is good. Now I have to find a better way to unroot.
Getting rid of kingroot
Hey bujamin,
Kingroot is a powerful app and removing it without losing root is a near impossible task.
However, I have a solution, not a programmed flashable zip or something but just a way to get rid of Kingroot using existing tools.
My solution :
1. Use kingroot to root your device.
2. Get a custom recovery after you acquired root with KingRoot, preferably TWRP (bear with KingUser).
3. Open Kingroot and in Settings you will find an option to Remove Root authorisation or Uninstall kingroot (depending on the version). This will remove Kingroot completely and unroot your phone too.
4. Since, you have a custom recovery installed now, you no longer need Kingroot to acquire root access.
5. Get the latest SuperSu flashable zip from here.
6. Access the recovery and install the SuperSu zip that you downloaded.
7. A Success message and an option to reboot system will be shown.
8. Reboot.
SuperSu has now been installed and can be found in your app drawer. Your phone is now rooted.
Read my full thread (with detailed explanation) here and leave comments for further clarifications.
i formated the phone, installed kingroot, when i opened titanium backup it shows automatically that phone doesnt have root access. downloaded terminal to use kingroot to supersu and terminal says "connected to ui timed out", downloaded super sume, it stays on preparing phone.
help me, i use root for almost everything on the phone.
ps: give options besides downgrading
Hello Everyone,
I'm having a very difficult time while attempting to gain root access to my device.
The bootloader is unlocked and I have successfully installed TWRP and tried several different ROMs trying to get a feel for one I like the best. I have also attempted to use TWRP to install both Magisk and SuperSU (not at the same time) and both methods appear to install successfully, but when I reboot to phone and use any root checker apps, they all say that the phone has no root access.
This has been going on now for several days. I keep attempting various methods and nothing works. Any chance someone could suggest a method that actually will work to gain root access? This is getting to be very frustrating.
Thanks!
Tim
I learned that with magisk installed via TWRP you sometimes have to install magisk manager app for android by hand. Only with magisk manager app other apps can be granted root access.
karl0190 said:
I learned that with magisk installed via TWRP you sometimes have to install magisk manager app for android by hand. Only with magisk manager app other apps can be granted root access.
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Thank you for that advice. Magisk Manager did indeed have to be installed by hand. I was never able to get the last two versions (18.1 or 17.3) working for me however. I finally obtained root access using v17.1.