Hi there!
I'm using the Ordroid ROM, and after the removal of the useless apps, I've never used the root permissions so, for security purpose, I want to know if it's possible to remove that permission on that ROM (I DON'T WANT TO RETURN STOCK!)
Thanks!
In my opinion, you should leave it, because it can used to run certain parts of the rom and you may need in the future
Delete the superuser app
Just delete superuser.apk or supersu.apk from /system/app/.
Root binaries will stay but they're useless without the app.
you can gain full unroot from superuser app by sellecting full unroot from setting but you won't have root unless you reflash the rom or redownload superuser
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Is it possible to unroot the Motorola DEFY using z4root or by any other method?
I have an unrooted Moto_version.2.51.0.MB525.Retail.en.SEA15 at the moment. Want to make sure I can unroot (to get warranty, if needed) before I root it.
Yes you can use z4 or a newer version of superoneclick to unroot.
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You have to use superoneclick for 2.51, z4root doesn't work.
There isn't any unroot option in that. But you can flash the original sbf with RSDlite, it will clear the rooting (and everything else).
you can also just delete the superuser.apk and the su binary... probably also the busybox. just look what files get copyed to file system. no biggie
oh and btw: su binary should be the last thing on system platform you delete - otherwise you can't delete anything on system platform. You'd have to root for that xD
sounds logical, doesn't it? ^^
Thanks guys!
See attached screenshot. When I try to update to the latest binary, it fails when trying to gain root access.
Root seems to be working fine - all apps that require it have not had errors. Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and Titanium Backup both tell me I do have root access. However, Superuser seems to be messed up since updating from 4.0.4 to 4.1.1. It is not showing toasts when apps are granted access and the log is not keeping track of anything. If I delete an app that requires root (from Superuser) it won't let it have root back...
So, is there a way to fix this? Do I need to just download SuperSU instead?
Thanks
EDIT: Let me add that I used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to preserve root during the 4.1.1 update.
jeffreii said:
See attached screenshot. When I try to update to the latest binary, it fails when trying to gain root access.
Root seems to be working fine - all apps that require it have not had errors. Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and Titanium Backup both tell me I do have root access. However, Superuser seems to be messed up since updating from 4.0.4 to 4.1.1. It is not showing toasts when apps are granted access and the log is not keeping track of anything. If I delete an app that requires root (from Superuser) it won't let it have root back...
So, is there a way to fix this? Do I need to just download SuperSU instead?
Thanks
EDIT: Let me add that I used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to preserve root during the 4.1.1 update.
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well what i see is that its finding a higher version than what that phone is wanting to update well you see were the green is well its all green so its acting as if your su binary is already updated all the way try rerun the root program or flash the su update on su page
jeffreii said:
See attached screenshot. When I try to update to the latest binary, it fails when trying to gain root access.
Root seems to be working fine - all apps that require it have not had errors. Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and Titanium Backup both tell me I do have root access. However, Superuser seems to be messed up since updating from 4.0.4 to 4.1.1. It is not showing toasts when apps are granted access and the log is not keeping track of anything. If I delete an app that requires root (from Superuser) it won't let it have root back...
So, is there a way to fix this? Do I need to just download SuperSU instead?
Thanks
EDIT: Let me add that I used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to preserve root during the 4.1.1 update.
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I had the same issue with SU on an older device (captivate i think) in any case i would just download SuperSU and see if it works there. I've never had any problems with it and is a better root management app in my opinion.
Thanks guys but this post was from February...two phones ago for me lol
Hi everyone, I was wondering how can we change from superuser to SuperSU, when superuser is pre-installed in a ROM.
I use Vengeance kernel with Stock 4.1.B.1.13 wich is pre-rooted by jader.
Do I need to flash something via Recovery?
Thanks
Babis_ECE said:
Hi everyone, I was wondering how can we change from superuser to SuperSU, when superuser is pre-installed in a ROM.
I use Vengeance kernel with Stock 4.1.B.1.13 wich is pre-rooted by jader.
Do I need to flash something via Recovery?
Thanks
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It's very easy: install it,then in setting(of supersu)chose install it as system app....voila..
Inviato da me!
No Recovery necessary, just download SuperSU from Play Store, start it up and it should do the deal. Make sure to allow root access by Superuser, when it is asked.
SuperSU will ask for root permissions, which need to be given by old Superuser app, only then SuperSU can install its own libraries.
When SuperSU successfully installs itself, then you may remove Superuser.
Upon scanning some threads, I just found this useful thread, might be to some who doesn't know so I'm sharing it.
This thing happens to some. credits to @bananagranola
Important: If you delete SuperUser before you grant rights to SuperSU you lose your root and need to either reflash the ROM or flash the zip I linked above).
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Links:
How to
[2014.01.20] SuperSU v1.91
After experiment, I found out that the cause of unrooting if I install backup script in the option. You can also disable survive in OTA. Not sure. Need future test. I also notice that after flashing. The rom is slow to drag...
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So, I am pretty much stuck with Sprint, so if I want to upgrade my HTC 10 I am going to have to get a phone through them.
First of all, Sprint dosen't block you from using HTC's root method on their phones, do they?
And also, I read that using HTC's method now will only invalidate part of your warranty, but not all of it? I couldn't find any confirmation on this, most were from forum posts from years ago. I especially would like to know about physical defects or issues such as Uh Oh protection still applying if you are rooted.
And finally, once I root my phone, would I then have root access on the installed stock rom, or would I have to re-flash it with a custom rom that was made for root access?
No, Sprint doesn't block you from using HTC Dev. As far as warranty, I haven't read up on it recently but it's my understanding that unlocking the bootloader does not invalidate the warranty. To answer your last question, you can simply install SuperSU to gain root access without having to install a custom ROM.
Sent from my HTC 10
It has been a while since I used it, is SuperSU the only thing that would be able to grant root access, or is it some manager that can allow or deny other apps root access? I mainly want to be able to use backup apps with the root access that will be able to backup everything on my internal storage, right now even adb backup can't backup everything on my non-rooted M8, and I am looking to replace that phone anyway.
Anyone? I want to make sure that I would be able to use Titanium Backup to backup everything and be able to have full access in file managers. Is all I would need to do after using the HTC Dev unlock be to install the SuperSU app and not have to flash a custom rom?
Cyber Akuma said:
Anyone? I want to make sure that I would be able to use Titanium Backup to backup everything and be able to have full access in file managers. Is all I would need to do after using the HTC Dev unlock be to install the SuperSU app and not have to flash a custom rom?
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You would need to use HTC Dev unlock, install TWRP, and then install SuperSU. You do not need to install a custom ROM.
Sent from my HTC 10
Very helpful, thanks.