Hiding root from applications - Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A

Is there a way to hide root from applications apart from hide my root and root cloak? both are unsuccessful and I would prefer not to have to run stock on my nexus 7.
Any suggestions?

Ritchiejoe said:
Is there a way to hide root from applications apart from hide my root and root cloak? both are unsuccessful and I would prefer not to have to run stock on my nexus 7.
Any suggestions?
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Call me dumb but why would you want to do that? Just don't grant the app root privileges?
edit: stock is the smoothest rom I've encountered so far. It's all about what kernel you install.
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maybe root cloak+?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49351848#post49351848

kindofabuzz said:
Call me dumb but why would you want to do that? Just don't grant the app root privileges?
edit: stock is the smoothest rom I've encountered so far. It's all about what kernel you install.
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The app doesn't require root privs to detect root, I use tasker for automation between devices and it requires root along with my other fav apps

Root Cloak. But you'll need the Xposed Framework.

That's exactly what I was going to suggest. It's simple and flawless.
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Hmm..doesn't work for me after 5.1 update.

any stand alone app like rootcloack for hiding root ?

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Rooted but superuser permission denied

I recently restored my data and now I'm seeing that anyway to fix this ?
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What action gave you permission denied?
Having Superuser in the app drawer doesn't mean you are rooted. It maintains a database of who is allowed root permissions. The real root is implemented by the su binary in /system/xbin or /system/bin. Maybe that got reset or removed when you restored.
If you are running EG30, EG31, EK02, then re-run Option A in the Auto Root package.
How does one run this auto root package? Or do u mean just re root using a pc again?
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sfhub said:
What action gave you permission denied?
I was trying to check the box in es file explorer for root explorer inside settings
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muaythai619 said:
How does one run this auto root package? Or do u mean just re root using a pc again?
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It is in the first few sticky posts of the development section. It is also in my signature, but you might not be able to see that if you are using a mobile app for the forum.
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muaythai619;20857835I was trying to check the box in es file explorer for root explorer inside settings[/QUOTE said:
Use Android terminal and type "su". See if it asks you for permissions (or changes the prompt to #). That will tell you if the problem is with su or something else.
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I know what yr talking about now when I get off the road and get some hometime I will download that software and android terminal said denied I will deff check out the stickies once I get to a pc
Thank u for your help
Rooted but no permissions
Hi, all,
I have a similar problem. I've got an original Droid rooted with SuperOneClick 2.3.3 (at least when I run SOC, it says I'm rooted). I have installed Wireless Tethering and AdFree and when I try to start either of them, they are denied superuser permissions. I reran SuperOneClick and tried the Allow Non Market Apps button, but shell is denied permissions when I try that.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
I had that problem over the weekend trying a experimental kernel but once I flash a different kernel the problem went away. I'm using rogue kernel right now it's pretty sweet too. What kernel are you running?
From the official iPhone killer.
I haven't flashed any rom. I just wanted the ability to use non-market apps.
Kernel is listed as 2.6.32.9-g68eeef5 [email protected] #1
You may have to uninstall and start over. Did you use the Odin method?
From the official iPhone killer.
Thanks for the response. I'm afraid I have done that. I don't know the odin method, so pretty sure I didn't do that. I used superoneclick, following instructions here. (And the thing is, all was well until a few weeks ago; phone was rooted and I was able to tether wirelessly. This is a VZW phone, and I remember reading something about them limiting tethering ability. But I don't know why that would make superuser refuse all permissions.) One thing I notice is that there is reference to gingerbreak exploit in superoneclick description, but I don't see that exploit when I use superoneclick. The file doesn't show up in the exploits folder, either. (I have turned off antivirus for this.) Might that be it?
Fwiw, I found a fix for this: Install SuperOneClick v 1.7 with rageagainstthecage option checked. Did that, then ran the non-market apps box, reinstalled wireless tether, then restarted. Phone is rooted again and wireless tether works!
adb shell su mount : permission denied
to enter into su,
install superuser on your mobile, keep your screen unlock.
adb shell,
then type su
$ wil chenge to #
now do the superuser commands on command prompt
- meerantj
mhowie said:
Fwiw, I found a fix for this: Install SuperOneClick v 1.7 with rageagainstthecage option checked. Did that, then ran the non-market apps box, reinstalled wireless tether, then restarted. Phone is rooted again and wireless tether works!
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You're talking about rooting the old Motorola Droid. This forum is for the Samsung galaxy s II (epic 4g touch) do not attempt to root using our method it won't work and will probably mess up your phone.Motorola and Samsung use completely different firmware
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same problem pls help me asap( Rooted but superuser permission denied)
this was what happened
i rooted my samsung galaxy pocket gt-s5300 succesfully
i replaced superuser.apk file in "system\app" by new one
and again i copied new binary file "su" in system\bin.previously there was not su file in this directory
when i restart it superuser permission denied everything.and so now i cannot delete the su binary file i copied in system\bin directory
do anyone know the solution for this?
GAEENG said:
this was what happened
i rooted my samsung galaxy pocket gt-s5300 succesfully
i replaced superuser.apk file in "system\app" by new one
and again i copied new binary file "su" in system\bin.previously there was not su file in this directory
when i restart it superuser permission denied everything.and so now i cannot delete the su binary file i copied in system\bin directory
do anyone know the solution for this?
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Wrong forum.
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jdsingle76 said:
wrong forum.
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pls my friend help me
i really dot know where to post
GAEENG said:
pls my friend help me
i really dot know where to post
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If you have a custom recovery, you can flash supersu.zip then reboot and have root.
I'll find the zip and link you to it.
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https://copy.com/nR1mF
This will flash superuser and busybox.
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Mattix724 said:
If you have a custom recovery, you can flash supersu.zip then reboot and have root.
I'll find the zip and link you to it.
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https://copy.com/nR1mF
This will flash superuser and busybox.
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Just make sure the kernel you flash with cwm is for YOUR phone, not one from this phone's threads! ! !
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Hey guys..I have rooted my canvas viva for quite a time now...but recently sinced I changed my memory card...and gave it a hard reset..the super user keeps denying the permission for any app..like link2sd etc etc
Please help

Blocking OTA update/wondering if i can update.

So I have an HTC one with stock software, but I am rooted by rumrunner but am also only s-on. The recent ota update has been bothering me and I was wondering how to block the update prompt from showing. But I was also wondering if I could update without any problems. Any help would be appreciated.
Literally the only correct answer is: soff and flash a custom rom either sense based or not. There are ZERO reasons to be on a pure stock rom.
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blake1886 said:
So I have an HTC one with stock software, but I am rooted by rumrunner but am also only s-on. The recent ota update has been bothering me and I was wondering how to block the update prompt from showing. But I was also wondering if I could update without any problems. Any help would be appreciated.
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delete updater.apk, HtcOMADM_VZW.apk, and HtcOMADM_SettingsPlugin_VZW.apk
andybones said:
delete updater.apk, HtcOMADM_VZW.apk, and HtcOMADM_SettingsPlugin_VZW.apk
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I am using root explorer and can not figure out how to change permissions to delete these buggers- do you have a trick?
rwcasto said:
I am using root explorer and can not figure out how to change permissions to delete these buggers- do you have a trick?
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There is a button, top-center, that says mount R/W. click it.
Also, there are no issues with installing the OTA. I am s-off, but i don't see how that it would change things (On vs off) when you are taking the .15 update
rwcasto said:
I am using root explorer and can not figure out how to change permissions to delete these buggers- do you have a trick?
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Make sure you mount system as r/w(read and write).
If Root Explorer doesn't get it done, use ES File Explorer.
I know it works with the root setting enabled and system mounted as r/w.
idq1i said:
There is a button, top-center, that says mount R/W. click it.
Also, there are no issues with installing the OTA. I am s-off, but i don't see how that it would change things (On vs off) when you are taking the .15 update
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Niece- thanks for the reply- I just finished doing rumrunner and flashing his mod hboot and do not want to lose s-off. Just so I am tracking with you, I can take the .15 from .10 and it will not erase s-off? Thanks again!
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santod040 said:
Make sure you mount system as r/w(read and write).
If Root Explorer doesn't get it done, use ES File Explorer.
I know it works with the root setting enabled and system mounted as r/w.
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Thanks man- I do not know why but root explorer is not working- will give ES a try
rwcasto said:
Niece- thanks for the reply- I just finished doing rumrunner and flashing his mod hboot and do not want to lose s-off. Just so I am tracking with you, I can take the .15 from .10 and it will not erase s-off? Thanks again!
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Thanks man- I do not know why but root explorer is not working- will give ES a try
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ES Explorer will do it.
Been using it since my Thunderbolt days.
rwcasto said:
Niece- thanks for the reply- I just finished doing rumrunner and flashing his mod hboot and do not want to lose s-off. Just so I am tracking with you, I can take the .15 from .10 and it will not erase s-off? Thanks again!
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Thanks man- I do not know why but root explorer is not working- will give ES a try
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S-off remains. Root is not broken, either.
santod040 said:
Make sure you mount system as r/w(read and write).
If Root Explorer doesn't get it done, use ES File Explorer.
I know it works with the root setting enabled and system mounted as r/w.
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if s-on, I don't think it sticks after reboot, but s-off I've had no problems deleting apk's with titanium backup and having it stick after reboot.
123421342 said:
Literally the only correct answer is: soff and flash a custom rom either sense based or not. There are ZERO reasons to be on a pure stock rom.
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I disagree with your opinion about there being zero reasons to but on stock rooted. Only reason I want root is to block ads remove blinkfeed and run a few apps that need root....other than that I don't see the need to be on a custom ROM (no disrespect to devs and their hard work)
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Towelroot exploit

Hey guys!
I'm running a rooted phone with latest superSU. If some malicious app in the Playstore contains the towelroot-exploit and is trying to execute it, would the sulerSU-app kick in and ask for permission? Or would the app get root automatically?
Just want to know if my phone is safe or not...
Thanks guys!
Hey I was about to post the same question about the SGS5 Active, but it pointed me here.
I have a SM-G870A and SuperSU, and I used towelroot to do the root. Would the answer be dependent on the phone I'm using?
Would love to see an answer to this!
sturmtruppler said:
Hey guys!
I'm running a rooted phone with latest superSU. If some malicious app in the Playstore contains the towelroot-exploit and is trying to execute it, would the sulerSU-app kick in and ask for permission? Or would the app get root automatically?
Just want to know if my phone is safe or not...
Thanks guys!
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Doesn't matter, had root :good: :laugh:
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steve3758 said:
Hey I was about to post the same question about the SGS5 Active, but it pointed me here.
I have a SM-G870A and SuperSU, and I used towelroot to do the root. Would the answer be dependent on the phone I'm using?
Would love to see an answer to this!
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No, i think your SGS5 Active will be root, and TowelRoot root almost all device.. Just try it... !
sturmtruppler said:
Hey guys!
I'm running a rooted phone with latest superSU. If some malicious app in the Playstore contains the towelroot-exploit and is trying to execute it, would the sulerSU-app kick in and ask for permission? Or would the app get root automatically?
Just want to know if my phone is safe or not...
Thanks guys!
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If your supersu doesn't complain about the way your phone is rooted then it should be able to control it...make sure u are specifying explicit permission grant in supersu settings (everytime)

[Q] Can you unroot and keep custom ROM?

Hi,
I would like to use a custom ROM on my HTC One M8 (e.g. ARHD) but I would like to unroot it after installing the custom ROM so that I can use my banking apps.
Is this possible?
Thanks.
Should work, try it and see (backup ROM first obviously)
I believe CyanogenMod's CM11 and CM12 builds both have switches in their developer options to enable/disable root access. I'm not sure how your apps are detecting root, but that might work for you.
It is not possible.
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Siddharth121 said:
It is not possible.
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I hope you have a great story why it is impossible ? To me it is very possible......and very simple actually.
Mr Hofs said:
I hope you have a great story why it is impossible ? To me it is very possible......and very simple actually.
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Agreed:thumbup:
You don't need root to install a custom ROM or even run a custom ROM on your device. Obviously you won't be able to use any apps that require root, but the ROM in and of itself will still function.
Mr Hofs said:
I hope you have a great story why it is impossible ? To me it is very possible......and very simple actually.
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Magnum_Enforcer said:
Agreed:thumbup:
You don't need root to install a custom ROM or even run a custom ROM on your device. Obviously you won't be able to use any apps that require root, but the ROM in and of itself will still function.
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And this is something I never knew.
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mjichi said:
Hi,
I would like to use a custom ROM on my HTC One M8 (e.g. ARHD) but I would like to unroot it after installing the custom ROM so that I can use my banking apps.
Is this possible?
Thanks.
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I've been rooted and running custom ROMs for a few years, and I've never had any problems with using banking apps.
Some apps detect root, others don't care. I bank with NatWest and it's fine but apparently Barclays won't work. Same with other apps like Sky Go (live TV), even if you 'hide' root access it finds it in the kernel and won't run
Barclay's app requires the phone to be unrooted and I can't seem to live without it...
Is there instructions on how to install a ROM without root? All instructions online say root needs to be done.
Thanks!
I'm also wondering about this. I need to install a corporate app that needs a minimum of android 4 on my Samsung i9000. The last stock rom for i9000 was 2.3.6 so I need a custom rom. At he same time it also checks if the phone is rooted each time the app runs.
I've read something about deleting some files:
/system/bin/busybox,
/system/xbin/busybox,
/system/bin/su,
/system/xbin/su,
/system/app/superuser
Has anyone tested this?
Now in this forum thread I am reading about apps being able to detect root in the kernel of the phone. Does anyone out there have a way to unroot a custom rom??
remichi said:
I'm also wondering about this. I need to install a corporate app that needs a minimum of android 4 on my Samsung i9000. The last stock rom for i9000 was 2.3.6 so I need a custom rom. At he same time it also checks if the phone is rooted each time the app runs.
I've read something about deleting some files:
/system/bin/busybox,
/system/xbin/busybox,
/system/bin/su,
/system/xbin/su,
/system/app/superuser
Has anyone tested this?
Now in this forum thread I am reading about apps being able to detect root in the kernel of the phone. Does anyone out there have a way to unroot a custom rom??
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This forum section is specific to the HTC M8, so any help you get from the users here maybe of limited help. Advice may not work on your device, or even harm it.
Did you try to hide root (various apps to do this)? Although that may be circumventing the security reason why your workplace is checking for root in the first place.

[DISCONTINUED][ROM]G955W_SnapDragon_Rooted_Slightly_Debloated_Canadia n_Variants

Your phone needs to be rooted before installing this rom. Root for te S8+ can be found here Thanks @elliwigy and all who made it happen
This will be a rom with system root so magisk or supersu hide or any root checking apps will not work
Download
AP_G955WVLS1AQH1.zip
ADD_CSC_FEATURES_SYSTEMROOT_CANADA.zip
Instructions
Unzip AP_G955WVLS1AQH1.zip and copy AP_G955WVLS1AQH1.tar to your internal storage
Copy ADD_CSC_FEATURES_SYSTEMROOT.zip to your internal or sd card
Open Flashfire choose add zip choose ADD_CSC_FEATURES_SYSTEMROOT.zip and choose to mount system
Choose add firmware and choose AP_G955WVLS1AQH1.tar select all three partitions and allow processing of cache
Choose add wipe and select System data, 3rd party apps, Dalvik cache, Cache partiton, Cache Partiton format
Move this wipe to the top so its the first thing flashfire does
Make sure inject supersu is not checked
Make sure the flash order is Wipe, AP_G955WVLS1AQH1.tar, Process Cache then ADD_CSC_FEATURES_SYSTEMROOT.zip
To get SnapChat working click disable supersu in the supersu app settings
Reboot Phone Install SnapChat
Enable supersu.
If this fails go down to reinstall in settings and click
Flashfire should now work and reflash this SuperSU_2.82_SR3_System_Root_Only.zip
Bugs
The same bugs as listed in root thread
Thanks to these people @rayan-refoua For the cool boot animation
Mine
Wow a ROM for us Canadians!!! Is there any info on it? Besides being debloated where you able to manage anything else to it? Keep up the good work
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Another question does this have 100% battery
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bill10 said:
Wow a ROM for us Canadians!!! Is there any info on it? Besides being debloated where you able to manage anything else to it? Keep up the good work
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Another question does this have 100% battery
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Due to the fact in the OP it says your phone has to be rooted before you can use this ROM, no. Most you should normally charge to is 80%.
bill10 said:
Wow a ROM for us Canadians!!! Is there any info on it? Besides being debloated where you able to manage anything else to it? Keep up the good work
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Another question does this have 100% battery
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The same charging bug still is present. I just through this up obviously I can't test this rom on your phone as I have Verizon model. I tested it on my phone but I used US csc codes so I really don't know how it will react on your phone. That being said I may not be able to answer connectivity issues and such. If anyone finds any issues using csc mods zip. You can always just flash the AP file and just use the supersu zip in the op in place of the Add csc root zip. This will give you a totally stock rooted Rom no tweaks or mods
jrkruse said:
The same charging bug still is present. I just through this up obviously I can't test this rom on your phone as I have Verizon model. I tested it on my phone but I used US csc codes so I really don't know how it will react on your phone. That being said I may not be able to answer connectivity issues and such. If anyone finds any issues using csc mods zip. You can always just flash the AP file and just use the supersu zip in the op in place of the Add csc root zip. This will give you a totally stock rooted Rom no tweaks or mods
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Ok thanks will test this out on the morning
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Lol at the comments above...
@jrkruse will this work on the g955u sprint model?
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For Canadian model
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Thanks for the rom. Everything works except i cant get bixby voice to work. Its asking me to download the latest system software when i try to use bixby voice. I hope you can fix that issue. Thanks again.
ashwinrajan said:
Thanks for the rom. Everything works except i cant get bixby voice to work. Its asking me to download the latest system software when i try to use bixby voice. I hope you can fix that issue. Thanks again.
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Does it work on your stock rom
jrkruse said:
Does it work on your stock rom
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Yes it does work on my stock rom. It also worked in the rom that was in this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73489978&postcount=925
So we follow the instructions on the original post here linking to the g55u root, finish that, then come flash this ROM?
Does this ROM break Android Pay? Also any suggestions to make the backup/restore process simple pre -,> post flashing rom?
I dont think my CSC mods were working so Here is a new zip to try
ADD_CSC_FEATURES_SYSTEMROOT_CANADA.zip
Follow same directions in OP just use this zip
Can it work with stock kernel?
ililaoban said:
Can it work with stock kernel?
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Ok now I am very curious! What custom kernel you are running on a Canadian snapdragon with a locked bootloader?
ililaoban said:
Can it work with stock kernel?
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No
wildermjs8 said:
Ok now I am very curious! What custom kernel you are running on a Canadian snapdragon with a locked bootloader?
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He is not running a custom kernel he is running the kernel from the combination firmware which is a stock permissive kernel for engineering purposes.
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No
He is not running a custom kernel he is running the kernel from the combination firmware which is a stock permissive kernel for engineering purposes.
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I was being sarcastic haha
Guys we will stop the language and keep the thread on topic
I installed this from and I'm having an issue with supersu. It won't respond and non of my root apps will work. Any help would be great
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Awesome can't get root access can't reflash with flashfire because of no root access so I can't even try to reflash and can't go back to the other rooted rom so I have to go back to stock and start all over again. Great
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I removed adguard and everything is working again. Weird
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why am i losing root?

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