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Barclays Pingit - Mobile Payments - not working on rooted devices

Anyone got this working yet?
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5iYXJjbGF5cy5hcHBzLnBpbmdpdCJd
New Barclays mobile payment app
I get an error to say that because I am rooted it wont work!

Mine says to call 03332001012 quoting error RP099 Root Access Error - anyone called them??

Same here.
Wot, no hard crypto on data files ??

Rename Superuser.apk and it works.

Krijs said:
Rename Superuser.apk and it works.
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does that affect root apps in anyway?

Krijs said:
Rename Superuser.apk and it works.
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I have tried this and a couple of other methods of hiding root, and it continues to say the device is rooted.
Any suggestions?

Renaming superuser.apk doesn't work - get to the end to submit details and get error Rp006

steve664npc said:
Renaming superuser.apk doesn't work - get to the end to submit details and get error Rp006
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I called. Lines.busy... Number begins with 03 this aint free is it?

I have deleted /system/bin/su and deleted superuser.apk now get error RP004
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yahmuffin said:
I called. Lines.busy... Number begins with 03 this aint free is it?
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Wiki says "charged at geographic call rate"

steve664npc said:
I have deleted /system/bin/su and deleted superuser.apk now get error RP004
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Wiki says "charged at geographic call rate"
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Free it is then

I sent an email to the helpdesk, I'll wait for their answer.
Shouldn't this thread be on a different subforum as this is an issue common to all Android devices and not only the Galaxy Nexus?

I also get the RP006 error. Im using Galaxy S2 and my phone isnt rooted. Anyone knows what this means

"It" killed my Droid2 Global after 1st run got an error about rooted device and compromised security BS bla bla.... then reboot and stuck on red M I was happy to have my over cautious habit to take a nandroid backup every time when installing new apps.. Using the original Verizon GB .608 rooted de-bloated and cleaned by me.

Can anyone post the .apk? I can't even download it...

Hi Guys!
I have a Galaxy Note but hopefully it might work with the Nexus. I uninstalled superuser.apk and bingo! Pingit works fine. You will have to keep uninstalling it everytime you wanna run Pingit though! Hiding the app or renaming the apk file wasn't enough.
Uninstalling superuser apk is enough on its own, no need to hide root with Voodoo OTA RootKeeper.
Hope it helps!! Good luck!
EDIT: After setting up Pingit, running it with superuser installed will produce an error. Worse still it seems to reset Pingit's settings so after you uninstall superuser you would have to go through Pingit setup again. To avoid this, NEVER run Pingit with superuser installed! Good luck again!

dhar8062 said:
Hi Guys!
I have a Galaxy Note but hopefully it might work with the Nexus. I uninstalled superuser.apk and bingo! Pingit works fine. You will have to keep uninstalling it everytime you wanna run Pingit though! Hiding the app or renaming the apk file wasn't enough.
Uninstalling superuser apk is enough on its own, no need to hide root with Voodoo OTA RootKeeper.
Hope it helps!! Good luck!
EDIT: After setting up Pingit, running it with superuser installed will produce an error. Worse still it seems to reset Pingit's settings so after you uninstall superuser you would have to go through Pingit setup again. To avoid this, NEVER run Pingit with superuser installed! Good luck again!
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This does not work for me. Superuser is uninstalled and the apk removed from my /system/app, but it still reports that the device is rooted in pingit.
Currently trying to find a way around it...

drmouse81 said:
This does not work for me. Superuser is uninstalled and the apk removed from my /system/app, but it still reports that the device is rooted in pingit.
Currently trying to find a way around it...
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have you cleaned the application data?

Viridis Draco said:
have you cleaned the application data?
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Yes. I even uninstalled and reinstalled to no avail.
EDIT: By the way, I am using a Motorola Atrix runnning the latest CM7 weekly build from atrix-dev-team, if that makes any difference.

Can't you just use OTA RootKeeper and temporarily unroot? Or does that not work...?

anton2009 said:
Can't you just use OTA RootKeeper and temporarily unroot? Or does that not work...?
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Thanks for the suggestion, but I have tried that.
I'm startihng to think it does something else besides simply looking for the superuser app and binaries, as everything I have done to get rid of these still brings up the root error.

Pls help!!! GT-I9192 ROOT

Hi All,
I'm trying very hard to search for the best method/option for rooting my Samsung GT-I9192 Duos(India Version) but not found any as yet.
Not sure if I have knox or not(is there is way to find out?) but I would prefer an option which does not void my warranty. Although if I have to, I don't mind foregoing the warranty. Also, I need only root - custom kernel, etc may not be required, Thanks
Can you please suggest the best and simplest method/option(preferably one click) to root my device having the following specs:
Model: GT-I9192
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I9192DDU1BML1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-1971249
[email protected] #1
Sat Dec 14 21:59:36 KST 2013
Build number: JDQ39.I9192DDU1BML1
Appreciate any help urgently, Thanks!!!
BS

well if you don't mind sending your info to some server in china [as some ppl claim] kngo root is your safest bet and you do have knox, you can always check it by going in download mode and see it if the word knox is there, which it will be in your case , btw after using kingo root you cannot boot into recovery you have to flash a custom recovery which will also trip your knox . or you might get lucky as me on the same build as you , rooted via kingo on I9192DDU1BML1 , deleted all Knox files [ search this forms for which files to delete] , flashed cwm recovery , flashed custom kernels, and still din't trigger knox only god knows why as i can't figure it out.
there are some other methods like saferoot , just do a search on this forums.

The BML1 has knox and saferoot does not work on BML1. Kingo works fine and I have rooted the BML1 on mine using Kingo
Sent from my GT-I9192

Some how Kingo refuses to work with my device. At first with Kies installed, it would connect to my device and get stuck at 0% on the "Downloading Device Driver Software Screen". I waited hours but it was still stuck at 0%.
After reading up on their support page, I downloaded and installed the drivers manually. But now Kingo wont connect to my device.
It does initiate a connection when I plug the cable/device in USB but after a few seconds, its back to the home screen saying "Device Not Connected".
I have tried the following drivers with/without Kies 3:
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_1.5.24.0.exe
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.33.0.exe
What am I doing wrong? Hope there is another option/method if Kingo doesnt work out, Thanks again.

bs24 said:
Some how Kingo refuses to work with my device. At first with Kies installed, it would connect to my device and get stuck at 0% on the "Downloading Device Driver Software Screen". I waited hours but it was still stuck at 0%.
After reading up on their support page, I downloaded and installed the drivers manually. But now Kingo wont connect to my device.
It does initiate a connection when I plug the cable/device in USB but after a few seconds, its back to the home screen saying "Device Not Connected".
I have tried the following drivers with/without Kies 3:
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_1.5.24.0.exe
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.33.0.exe
What am I doing wrong? Hope there is another option/method if Kingo doesnt work out, Thanks again.
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Did you turn on USB Debugging mode?
You have to first enable the Developer Options before you can access USB debugging
Setting>About Device>Tap on Build Number 7 times until the screen shows Developer Options is enabled

hobbya said:
Did you turn on USB Debugging mode?
You have to first enable the Developer Options before you can access USB debugging
Setting>About Device>Tap on Build Number 7 times until the screen shows Developer Options is enabled
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Hi... Yes, developer mode was turned on before starting the procedure.
What else could it be? Thanks

I have no clue. Do you have another Samsung phone to prove the setup on the computer? The Samsung drivers can recognize any Samsung phone if they have been installed properly.

hobbya said:
I have no clue. Do you have another Samsung phone to prove the setup on the computer? The Samsung drivers can recognize any Samsung phone if they have been installed properly.
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Yes, I did root a Note 2 successfully with the same computer/setup but another/manual method(using Odin) with only Kies installed. I guess all required device drivers get installed when you install kies? This is the first time i'm using Kingo though.

Will this method work for my device? The only concern is I don't see I9192DDU1BML1 mentioned anywhere. Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494435

^ this method did work for me on the earlier firmware before BML1, but i lost my wifi so had to flash a custom kernel , dunno if it will work for ML1 as for usb try dialing *#0808# from your cell this would take you in usb settings, tick both mtp+adb , reboot , if they art already ticked uncheck them and check them again.
had the same issue with kies and s4 drivers this sorted it out .

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^ this method did work for me on the earlier firmware before BML1, but i lost my wifi so had to flash a custom kernel , dunno if it will work for ML1 as for usb try dialing *#0808# from your cell this would take you in usb settings, tick both mtp+adb , reboot , if they art already ticked uncheck them and check them again.
had the same issue with kies and s4 drivers this sorted it out .
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Thanks a lot. Only MTP was checked, I checked the 2nd option MTP+ADB and rebooted the device. Hope this resolves the issue.
Unfortunately, I don't have sufficient privileges on this computer so will have to wait another 2 hours to verify it on my computer

This worked and now I have ROOT!!! Thanks a million everyone, especially dovakinn for that last master stroke!!!!
Is there a way to remove or delete the Supersu icon from the menu? I dont want to uninstall it, just hide the icon without using the native hide/unhide feature. Thanks Again!

bs24 said:
This worked and now I have ROOT!!! Thanks a million everyone, especially dovakinn for that last master stroke!!!!
Is there a way to remove or delete the Supersu icon from the menu? I dont want to uninstall it, just hide the icon without using the native hide/unhide feature. Thanks Again!
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U have 2 options to hide Supersu icon.
Samsung way: Apps - Menu Button - Hide applications - Check supersu - Done
Supersu way - SuperSu - Settings - Launcher icon - Invisible from launcher

SilviuMik said:
U have 2 options to hide Supersu icon.
Samsung way: Apps - Menu Button - Hide applications - Check supersu - Done
Supersu way - SuperSu - Settings - Launcher icon - Invisible from launcher
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Thanks SilviuMik. I got the following pop up as soon as I clicked on SuperSu - "Samsung KNOX has been detected. this might limit root capabilities and cause annoying popups. Try to disable KNOX?"
Should I say OK or Cancel?
Srry but Im completely new to this KNOX business. Many Thanks

bs24 said:
Thanks SilviuMik. I got the following pop up as soon as I clicked on SuperSu - "Samsung KNOX has been detected. this might limit root capabilities and cause annoying popups. Try to disable KNOX?"
Should I say OK or Cancel?
Srry but Im completely new to this KNOX business. Many Thanks
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Press Ok
Otherwise u will get errors while using su apps

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Press Ok
Otherwise u will get errors while using su apps
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Worked like a charm! :good: :victory:
Thanks once again from the bottom of my heart to You, dovakinn, gladson1976 and hobbya!!!

bs24 said:
This worked and now I have ROOT!!! Thanks a million everyone, especially dovakinn for that last master stroke!!!!
Is there a way to remove or delete the Supersu icon from the menu? I dont want to uninstall it, just hide the icon without using the native hide/unhide feature. Thanks Again!
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I know you are already removed/hide your super su icon . But here is also some option
Just install super user elite and switch to ghost mode .
Install nova launcher latest version and hide app from the menu .
Thank you .
Sent from my GT-S7562 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

AlfasPeralassery said:
I know you are already removed/hide your super su icon . But here is also some option
Just install super user elite and switch to ghost mode .
Install nova launcher latest version and hide app from the menu .
Thank you .
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Yes I have already hidden the Supersu, thanks though for the alternative approach.
A couple of observations though, which may or may not be significant:
1) While installing SuperSu, there was a pop-up on the device which said something like "SuperSu has tried to make changes to your device and was blocked. It gave only 2 options I think (a) Block now or (b) Inform me again after 30 days. I chose option b.
2) I chose to block KNOX when it asked me as soon as I started SuperSu and It gave me a success message.
Now my question is - Will this 30 day counter give a prompt to block supersu again after 30 days?
If someone chooses Yes, then what will happen? Will the device become unrooted or apps needing root become dysfunctional?
I did block KNOX later so shouldn't all these notifications etc not come up anymore. Thanks!!

bs24 said:
Yes I have already hidden the Supersu, thanks though for the alternative approach.
A couple of observations though, which may or may not be significant:
1) While installing SuperSu, there was a pop-up on the device which said something like "SuperSu has tried to make changes to your device and was blocked. It gave only 2 options I think (a) Block now or (b) Inform me again after 30 days. I chose option b.
2) I chose to block KNOX when it asked me as soon as I started SuperSu and It gave me a success message.
Now my question is - Will this 30 day counter give a prompt to block supersu again after 30 days?
If someone chooses Yes, then what will happen? Will the device become unrooted or apps needing root become dysfunctional?
I did block KNOX later so shouldn't all these notifications etc not come up anymore. Thanks!!
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I didn't see anything like that . Sorrt no answers ....
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bs24 said:
Yes I have already hidden the Supersu, thanks though for the alternative approach.
A couple of observations though, which may or may not be significant:
1) While installing SuperSu, there was a pop-up on the device which said something like "SuperSu has tried to make changes to your device and was blocked. It gave only 2 options I think (a) Block now or (b) Inform me again after 30 days. I chose option b.
2) I chose to block KNOX when it asked me as soon as I started SuperSu and It gave me a success message.
Now my question is - Will this 30 day counter give a prompt to block supersu again after 30 days?
If someone chooses Yes, then what will happen? Will the device become unrooted or apps needing root become dysfunctional?
I did block KNOX later so shouldn't all these notifications etc not come up anymore. Thanks!!
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you have disable knox or remove all files
1 method if you want just disable knox from terminal run cmd as root but knox will remain
su pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid
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better way is delete or freeze all knox related files , i used root explorer you could try any app which lets you delete system files , just delete all these
com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation
com.sec.knox.eventsmanager
KLMS Agent
KNOX
KNOX Notification Manager
KNOX Store
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[Q] Any root for 8.9" new firmware version (8.4.9)???

Hey all! Any help please?
I've tried ALL methods to gain root and as someone mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782266 , no success.
I can get to the reboot after the supposed root, but basically nothing else. No superuser, root-check fails, etc and then the device is permanently slow. Only solution is then a factory reset and back to square one, without any root.
Anyone have any success in rooting the new system version, http://bit.ly/1kgs5L8 8.4.9 ?? I had root in the past but the buggers pushed this one on me and I lost everything, even side-loaded apps (and while we're at it, can I disable these effing updates in the future?)
Thanks in advance.

Have you tried this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 I was able to root mine on 8.4.9 system version a few days ago with it, using the alternative method C-2 listed in that guide.

Thank you. I'll take a look, give it a try ASAP and let you know.

That worked perfectly! Better than the first root I used and obviously, better than all the one's I've tried since I lost the first. Thank you very much!

louvega said:
That worked perfectly! Better than the first root I used and obviously, better than all the one's I've tried since I lost the first. Thank you very much!
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You're welcome! I'm just happy I could point in you in the right direction that helped me root mine I'm happy to say that I finally have mine running CM11 [after many headaches & 4 days of trying to get there! lol].

TeamWeenie said:
You're welcome! I'm just happy I could point in you in the right direction that helped me root mine I'm happy to say that I finally have mine running CM11 [after many headaches & 4 days of trying to get there! lol].
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Ok, back again.
So, my situation is now this: The root worked, by appearance but somehow, it only seems to be a "partial root", for lack of a better description.
I have SU and Rootcheck Basic installed and it says that I have root, but I can't get the play store to work no matter what, and can't change permissions on the /system/apps folder or write to there when trying to copy the Google Play apk there (attempting to see if I can run or install it there).

louvega said:
Ok, back again.
So, my situation is now this: The root worked, by appearance but somehow, it only seems to be a "partial root", for lack of a better description.
I have SU and Rootcheck Basic installed and it says that I have root, but I can't get the play store to work no matter what, and can't change permissions on the /system/apps folder or write to there when trying to copy the Google Play apk there (attempting to see if I can run or install it there).
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To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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LinearEquation said:
To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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I also would like to root my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 with version 8.4.9 When I opened ES File Explorer and attempted the above I got a message: Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your device.
Any ideas? Thanks!
Leanna

Luck?
louvega said:
Hey all! Any help please?
I've tried ALL methods to gain root and as someone mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782266 , no success.
I can get to the reboot after the supposed root, but basically nothing else. No superuser, root-check fails, etc and then the device is permanently slow. Only solution is then a factory reset and back to square one, without any root.
Anyone have any success in rooting the new system version, http://bit.ly/1kgs5L8 8.4.9 ?? I had root in the past but the buggers pushed this one on me and I lost everything, even side-loaded apps (and while we're at it, can I disable these effing updates in the future?)
Thanks in advance.
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How are you getting on? I reset my Kindle and lost root, went to root again and have the same issues as you, Tried lots of methods but all ends up with having to factory reset kindle, Surly there should be a way to root the Fire HD?
Thanks.

TeamWeenie said:
Have you tried this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 I was able to root mine on 8.4.9 system version a few days ago with it, using the alternative method C-2 listed in that guide.
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LinearEquation said:
To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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How are you getting on? I reset my Kindle and lost root, went to root again and have the same issues as you, Tried lots of methods but all ends up with having to factory reset kindle, Surly there should be a way to root the Fire HD?
Thanks.
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I don't recall the exact steps, but if you follow link for the method that's on the first one I quote here, and follow it pretty precisely you'll get root. Mainly, some of the most important things I recall are USE THE KFFIRSTAIDE and that tool will basically get you into all the ADB functions you need to get and keep root. There's an option on there to turn off updates, which you need to do immediately after you gain root in order to keep root. Also, something that nobody seems to mention - you need to set the /system folder to r/w so that you can install the play store app or for anything system related to "take".
Ultimately, I would say, start with getting that KFFirstAide installed and communicating with your Kindle. Like I said, it has many functions you can see in it's options window.
Hope this helps! Good luck.
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Oh, and also, make sure you have a root checker app installed, for obvious reasons.

LinearEquation said:
To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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This worked in the past for me on a rooted KF, but for some reason, even with (in ES File Explorer), Root Explorer on and confirmed, Mount R/W showing Path / and /system set to RW AND setting rights on the actual folder to RWE, copying the Play Store .apk file fails.
Any suggestions?

louvega said:
Hey all! Any help please?
I've tried ALL methods to gain root and as someone mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782266 , no success.
I can get to the reboot after the supposed root, but basically nothing else. No superuser, root-check fails, etc and then the device is permanently slow. Only solution is then a factory reset and back to square one, without any root.
Anyone have any success in rooting the new system version, http://bit.ly/1kgs5L8 8.4.9 ?? I had root in the past but the buggers pushed this one on me and I lost everything, even side-loaded apps (and while we're at it, can I disable these effing updates in the future?)
Thanks in advance.
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I've had root, and TWRP. That lasts only as long as the Kindle stays off. Amazon is noticing, and forcing an update (back to 8.9.4), which breaks root. I think we're going to have to skip root and install something Amazon can't see (or find a way to block OTA updates).

[email protected] said:
I've had root, and TWRP. That lasts only as long as the Kindle stays off. Amazon is noticing, and forcing an update (back to 8.9.4), which breaks root. I think we're going to have to skip root and install something Amazon can't see (or find a way to block OTA updates).
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I'm giving this to my grandson to use as his 1st tablet. I've got no more reason to get a Fire tablet now than I do an iOS device. I can get VOD on any android device now so the Fires can remain for the kiddies in the family who need Freetime.

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jesslynh said:
This worked in the past for me on a rooted KF, but for some reason, even with (in ES File Explorer), Root Explorer on and confirmed, Mount R/W showing Path / and /system set to RW AND setting rights on the actual folder to RWE, copying the Play Store .apk file fails.
Any suggestions?
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Rooting the KF isn't enough to allow Play Store (or most other Google Apps) to work. You have to go a step further, and change the OS to CM (or similar). As long as Amazon can recognize the device, Google isn't going to function. Just no way around this one.

I have the sema problem with a partial root, i cant install on system/app...
any ideas? I want to be root for install a cm...
Thanks...

Root

http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-Root1/Root-Nexus-Player-fugu.zip

Thanks. Looks to have worked flawlessly.

Works great! Thanks!

Chainfire said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-Root1/Root-Nexus-Player-fugu.zip
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Works great. As a thank you I used my play credit from the NP Promo to upgrade to SuperSU Pro. hopefully you see that money!

Chainfire said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-Root1/Root-Nexus-Player-fugu.zip
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Thank you. Simplest root evar I will also buy SU Pro

Worked perfectly, of course. Thanks as always.

Just saw this today but had already used the other root method here to get it. Either way, thanks for all the hard work you do on everything

Chainfire said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-Root1/Root-Nexus-Player-fugu.zip
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Is this assured to work with both LRX21M and LRX21V?

Worked perfectly, and now StickMount is working too. Just played a video off USB in XBMC.

Does anyone know a way to remove the su app from showing in the leanback launcher. Can't find it in the settings anywhere.

Pardon my ignorance, but what does this do exactly? ...aside from the obvious "gives you root"...I mean how, what does it do to the system?

Boblank said:
Does anyone know a way to remove the su app from showing in the leanback launcher. Can't find it in the settings anywhere.
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Well be in next version, if you set icon to invisible, it will also disappear from leanback launcher.

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volwrath said:
Thank you. Simplest root evar I will also buy SU Pro
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Do you just download to phone or PC and put the extraction on the Nexus Player to gain root?

Boblank said:
Does anyone know a way to remove the su app from showing in the leanback launcher. Cant find it in the settings anywhere.
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Are you referring to the launcher settings or SuperSU settings there should be an option in SuperSU settings to set the SuperSU icon to invisible.

I just happened to check my system today and had the OTA update from LRX21M to LRX21V waiting. I tried installing it but Recovery stopped halfway through the install with an Error. I got back into Android with a power-cycle, so things are fine, but it's still on 21M.
I'm guessing this was due to having rooted the device. Is there a proper way to remove SuperSU to allow for a system update? I see there are 3 different options for cleaning up; does it particularly matter which one I choose? I could just pick one and try it but I'm kind of curious what the differences are between the options. Anybody know?

Update: I tried the second and third cleanup options (new superuser app and full unroot) and neither got me into a state where the OTA was successful. So I just downloaded the factory image and flashed the system.img from it, then reapplied the original root process.

xBIGREDDx said:
Update: I tried the second and third cleanup options (new superuser app and full unroot) and neither got me into a state where the OTA was successful. So I just downloaded the factory image and flashed the system.img from it, then reapplied the original root process.
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probably a full unroot and flashing the stock boot.img would fully unroot, I wonder when LRX22C (5.0.1) will hit the nexus player

The root is fundamental in all devices for many things, and thanks to Chainfire and others independent developers we can consider Android a semi-open platform. (semi-open because not all is open source)
We don't want Android like the Apple walled garden, but we are not even against the sale of the software, we just want a common garden in which the user can choose and is not obliged.
For example with the root, it was easier to start this project:
Nexus Player with a Full Version of Android Lollipop https://plus.google.com/103019026671039069038/posts/V5XaLxK3vN8
This is just the base rom with all hardware components working, on this base that is very usable, i want add many other options. like external usb webcam and mic, improving the audio part that have fixed volume and many other things useful for the use in TV.
Nexus Player is not just Android TV, but is the first Nexus device with an intel cpu. Is a milestone in the evolution of Android.
This is just the start and I am very open to sharing and collaboration on this project.
Thanks Chainfire for the root and for your "How-To SU" guidelines.

Out of interest will rooting prevent OTA updates from installing in the future?

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Well be in next version, if you set icon to invisible, it will also disappear from leanback launcher.
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I did this, despite the warning it gave me. Now although I still get permission dialogs etc, I can not run the main program to delete apps etc from SU access. Is there anyway to go back to the main screen? I went to the apps sections of the NP and unlike other apps it didnt have an open command.
To get it back do I need to uninstall and then re-CFroot?
Thanks. I should pay better attention to dialog boxes but its not a huge deal.

Is there a way to install google play store on rooted fire tv without adb?

Just as the title dictates. I am trying to walk a friend through installing google play on his rooted fire tv, I emailed him all the necessary files and he installed via es file explorer which apprently did not work as it just gives him a white screen. Is this only able to function if it is installed via adb?

Did you guide him through the xposed framework installation as well?

Yes

danknasty, maybe have your friend read the guide. Why would you not use Adb? and you have to install the xposed framework along with the module for google play to function. And to top it off to make it work perfectly fine, you need to use market helper 2.0 beta.

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danknasty, maybe have your friend read the guide. Why would you not use Adb? and you have to install the xposed framework along with the module for google play to function. And to top it off to make it work perfectly fine, you need to use market helper 2.0 beta.
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Yea it's an older person so i was trying to make it as "friendly" as possible. He's able to navigate within es file explorer and can stick a usb stick in... adb fire i just feel is gonna be a lengthier and more difficult talk but it may come to that. I have recently installed it via es file explorer myself jsut to test and it seems to work fine so ill have him give it go.

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Yea it's an older person so i was trying to make it as "friendly" as possible. He's able to navigate within es file explorer and can stick a usb stick in... adb fire i just feel is gonna be a lengthier and more difficult talk but it may come to that. I have recently installed it via es file explorer myself jsut to test and it seems to work fine so ill have him give it go.
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You mentioned Rooted. i have a solution for you. Get him to install quicksupport and start it up. Then use teamviewer on your home pc and connect to it using the number quick support generates. Note: the first time the person will have to accept access to root privs. From that point on you'll have full control of his firetv from your PC. I do that all the time for my parents who live remotely.
I also connect to their PC so I have their PC and their firetv and can do adb install or what ever I need. Hope it helps.

navigates said:
You mentioned Rooted. i have a solution for you. Get him to install quicksupport and start it up. Then use teamviewer on your home pc and connect to it using the number quick support generates. Note: the first time the person will have to accept access to root privs. From that point on you'll have full control of his firetv from your PC. I do that all the time for my parents who live remotely.
I also connect to their PC so I have their PC and their firetv and can do adb install or what ever I need. Hope it helps.
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I actually just sent over the team viewer apk. Seems pretty cool can you transfer files with that as well.

danknasty said:
I actually just sent over the team viewer apk. Seems pretty cool can you transfer files with that as well.
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Yeah,. and if he is rooted and has google play which he dosen't as thats what you are trying to install. Then you could install it for him automatically through google any app he needs. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
One other thing to note is that if he gets the prompt for root grant, you know there is a timer of 15 seconds and he has to accept it in that time. I know i have a hard time explaining that too to my parents.

Thanks I think I lucked out and they hit the permanent root grant option on the unit.

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Thanks I think I lucked out and they hit the permanent root grant option on the unit.
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Is there a permanent root option with the newer firmwares? I didn't know. At least not with supersu. The permanent option used to exist in the older rooted firmwares. The new ones' have to select grant everytime root is requested.

navigates said:
Is there a permanent root option with the newer firmwares? I didn't know. At least not with supersu. The permanent option used to exist in the older rooted firmwares. The new ones' have to select grant everytime root is requested.
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If you select the permanent option when you first root I believe it transfers over. When you update it. That was my understanding correct me if I'm wrong.

danknasty said:
If you select the permanent option when you first root I believe it transfers over. When you update it. That was my understanding correct me if I'm wrong.
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I've done so many roots and have never seen that option. The older firmwares with towelroot had it that way. but when you upgrade from those rooted versions to the new one, you have to constantly grant.

Are you talking about units you've hardware rooted? I just did one not so long ago and in the supersu program there is a choice that says grant always. After upgrade to the latest firmware it still remains.

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Are you talking about units you've hardware rooted? I just did one not so long ago and in the supersu program there is a choice that says grant always. After upgrade to the latest firmware it still remains.
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No. I've never done hardware roots. just the software roots with the ethernet removal trick if you get the right firmware.

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danknasty, maybe have your friend read the guide. Why would you not use Adb? and you have to install the xposed framework along with the module for google play to function. And to top it off to make it work perfectly fine, you need to use market helper 2.0 beta.
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Can you provide a link to the guide?

lonny.landry said:
Can you provide a link to the guide?
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Here:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=google+play+aftv+guide