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Why do I need SuperUser?

Can someone please explain why it is I need SuperUser installed?
Am I right in assuming that it's a permissions app and will stop root programs from running for security reasons?
Because I'm getting tired of having to always allow root apps to run. SuperUser is always popping up, even if I check remember. Like for example SetCPU or ShootMe apps, when you run them SuperUser kicks in asking permission to run.

RodneyBR said:
Can someone please explain why it is I need SuperUser installed?
Am I right in assuming that it's a permissions app and will stop root programs from running for security reasons?
Because I'm getting tired of having to always allow root apps to run. SuperUser is always popping up, even if I check remember. Like for example SetCPU or ShootMe apps, when you run them SuperUser kicks in asking permission to run.
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Yes, it stops unauthorized apps from gaining root.
Although, it shouldn't ask for permissions every time unless you screwed something up terribly.

zephyrix said:
Yes, it stops unauthorized apps from gaining root.
Although, it shouldn't ask for permissions every time unless you screwed something up terribly.
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Ok, so if I restart the phone or log-out, SuperUser will ask for permissions again, even though I set them to be 'remember' before?

No. It should only ask once. Unless you uninstall the app and reinstall.

That's what I thought. I wonder how I can resolve this issue with superuser.
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I had the same problem with the last version (2.2 i think) of Superuser so, i reverted back to the old version (2.1).

Ahh, then than's my problem, I have 2.2. Anyone have the direct link to 2.1?
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Try it ...
Is from the root v1

Anyone have a link to the working 2.1. I wonder if a new version of this is in the works.
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Try this one
http://db.tt/RMKbtQ
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I'm going to give 2.3 a try.
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SuperSU

Hmm, I wonder if devs will start packaging this in their ROMs instead...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
I'd like to report that I've been using it all day with no issues. Anyone else?

estallings15 said:
Hmm, I wonder if devs will start packaging this in their ROMs instead...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
I'd like to report that I've been using it all day with no issues. Anyone else?
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I've seen it but never thought of trying it. Might include it in a experimental black ice build
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I'm using it right now.
I added it in my Kang instead of superuser.
Everything is working as expected.
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SprigganMaster said:
I'm using it right now.
I added it in my Kang instead of superuser.
Everything is working as expected.
Sent from my HTC Panache / Darkside CM7.2 using xda premium.
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Nice. Yeah I haven't had a single issue.

Anything with Black Ice would be great..although I cant imagine it being better! I dont know why, but Ive tried most of the top roms from the dev section, & i absolutely love Black Ice and what it has done in terms of performance! My phone is snappy as it has ever been..
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I've tried to run this on my Desire S with Endymion and every time I open it it says...............
"There is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!"
Any ideas?

Did you uninstall super user app you had before you tried to install super su? I believe someone on the original thread had that happen and that was the problem. Worth a shot

Andy3105 said:
I've tried to run this on my Desire S with Endymion and every time I open it it says...............
"There is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!"
Any ideas?
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Did you flash the zip (found in the supersu release thread) in recovery, or just install from the market?
Just getting it from the market won't install the binary needed.
The zip also deletes the SU app and binary. Its the best method for installation.

johnson8cyl said:
Did you uninstall super user app you had before you tried to install super su? I believe someone on the original thread had that happen and that was the problem. Worth a shot
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I didn't uninstall the original Superuser app that came with rom first, no, I have just tried to and it won't let me.............????
estallings15 said:
Did you flash the zip (found in the supersu release thread) in recovery, or just install from the market?
Just getting it from the market won't install the binary needed.
The zip also deletes the SU app and binary. Its the best method for installation.
I did flash the zip files via recovery but it didn't uninstall the original SU app, any ideas?
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Obviously, you can't uninstall system apps in the usual way. You need to use something like Titanium backup, or use ADB shell.

Ok, so I went into Root Uninstaller and uninstalled the standard Superuser app but I still get the same message, what is really weird is that whenever an app launches that requires superuser access that Supersu screen pops up and everything works as usual.........
Obviously it's working but I still get that same damn message.......

Andy3105 said:
Ok, so I went into Root Uninstaller and uninstalled the standard Superuser app but I still get the same message, what is really weird is that whenever an app launches that requires superuser access that Supersu screen pops up and everything works as usual.........
Obviously it's working but I still get that same damn message.......
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Use root explorer or es file manager to copy /system/xbin/su to system/bin/

estallings15 said:
Use root explorer or es file manager to copy /system/xbin/su to system/bin/
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I rolled back to my previous backup and installed from the Market as recommended in the Supersu thread and did what you said but it still happens.....

Then I'm out of ideas. I'm sorry.

Super SU Flashed without root on evo lte?

I've searched high and low but yet to find the correct answer. I also can't post in the development thread due to the 10 post limit. It is what it is.
The question that remains to be answered is it possible to have Super SU flashed but still not have full root access?
Back-story: I have an EVO 4g LTE that I rooted using regaw_leinad's one click RegawMOD EVO LTE Rooter. Worked like a charm. Due to unforseen circumstances I received a new EVO LTE and, like a dummy, applied the latest OTA. Well, the one click rooter did not work as planned. Got the phone unlocked and that was it. I still needed to flash Super SU, which I did. I thought all was well and good until I tried using build.prop and found out that I did not have root access, or at least couldn't use build.prop to edit. I tried another build.prop editor and it flat out told me I had no root access, yet Titanium Backup says I do.
Any suggestions?

Moved to General Q&A section.

Still no luck
Some one suggested reflashing Super SU. I did, but still have the same issue.

Have you tried just regular super user instead of super su. Idk exactly how the super user really works besides allowing apps root access. Maybe not all apps have a command to signal super su, but have it to signal super user since its kinda top seat between those two.
Just a thought to try. Its in play store
dumbest thing lately.....miui roms

Did you open the APK to see if binaries need to be updated?

lowandbehold said:
Did you open the APK to see if binaries need to be updated?
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jaredw444 said:
Have you tried just regular super user instead of super su. Idk exactly how the super user really works besides allowing apps root access. Maybe not all apps have a command to signal super su, but have it to signal super user since its kinda top seat between those two.
Just a thought to try. Its in play store
dumbest thing lately.....miui roms
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Would it be wise to install Super User with SuperSU already installed or do I need uninstall SuperSU first?
Haven't checked the APK.

It wouldn't hurt, but never messed with supersu so I don't know if it'd interfere
dumbest thing lately.....miui roms

jaredw444 said:
It wouldn't hurt, but never messed with supersu so I don't know if it'd interfere
dumbest thing lately.....miui roms
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I'm at a loss. I installed Superuser and updated binaries yet still have the same result.
I get the following error running build.prop Editor...
"Error.java.io.FileNotFoundException:/mnt/sdcard/buildprop.tmp: open failed:ENOENT (No such file or directory)
Then I receive this error running BuildProp Editor (different program)...
"No root access is given! This Tool makes heavy use of it. You can't make changes, add propertys nor restore your build.prop file."

What file explorer are you using
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jaredw444 said:
What file explorer are you using
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File Expert v4.2.4 by Geek Wireless Technology and
Root Browser v1.4.0 by JRummy Apps
I'm wondering at this point if it would be possible to reset my phone to before the 1.22 update.

Download rootchecker from the market and run it to see what it says. It seems like you don't have full root.

lowandbehold said:
Download rootchecker from the market and run it to see what it says. It seems like you don't have full root.
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We may be on to something here. Used rootchecker and another app to check access. Sure enough, I have complete root access...but...busybox is a different story. Downloading busybox as we speak and will post results afterwards. (May take awhile because the Sprint network at this location is SLOW).

truetexan71 said:
We may be on to something here. Used rootchecker and another app to check access. Sure enough, I have complete root access...but...busybox is a different story. Downloading busybox as we speak and will post results afterwards. (May take awhile because the Sprint network at this location is SLOW).
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And we have liftoff...so to speak. Busybox was the culprit. I ASSUMED during the initail root process that busy box was intalled, it wasn't.
Thanks to everyone.

truetexan71 said:
And we have liftoff...so to speak. Busybox was the culprit. I ASSUMED during the initail root process that busy box was intalled, it wasn't.
Thanks to everyone.
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Nice! Glad you got it figured out.

Paranoid Android 3+ 4.2.2

I was wondering if anyone knows why I my tablet won't root, does the paranoid android rom have a special root file, cause I tried with my regular root file and it says before I reboot that the root needs to be fix, why is that?

does anyone know how to solve this problem? pm me on [email protected]

alexjojo946 said:
does anyone know how to solve this problem? pm me on [email protected]
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This room has a built-in superuser so yes, it's rooted. But since the superuser is built-in you won't see any superuser app. If you don't like it then you can disable it and use any superuser app, otherwise don't bother cuz it works anyway...

unclefab said:
This room has a built-in superuser so yes, it's rooted. But since the superuser is built-in you won't see any superuser app. If you don't like it then you can disable it and use any superuser app, otherwise don't bother cuz it works anyway...
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yeah but i installed apps like titanium backup, no frills cpu, game boosters and I can't start them cause it says i need to check if my rom is rooted i tried to disable superuser in app manager and tried installing my own version, still nothing happens

alexjojo946 said:
yeah but i installed apps like titanium backup, no frills cpu, game boosters and I can't start them cause it says i need to check if my rom is rooted i tried to disable superuser in app manager and tried installing my own version, still nothing happens
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First, install your own superuser, but don't disable the built-in one. Launch your superuser, let him update its binaries if needed, and let him get superuser permissions from the built-in superuser.
Here you go, now you can disable the built-in superuser and use your one.
I did it this way and it worked, so it should be the same for you.
But for now if your superusers are messed just flash again the rom, wipe dalvik and cache and start fresh.
Good luck!

unclefab said:
First, install your own superuser, but don't disable the built-in one. Launch your superuser, let him update its binaries if needed, and let him get superuser permissions from the built-in superuser.
Here you go, now you can disable the built-in superuser and use your one.
I did it this way and it worked, so it should be the same for you.
But for now if your superusers are messed just flash again the rom, wipe dalvik and cache and start fresh.
Good luck!
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I just cleared everything and flashed again, i'm gonna try and do what u told me, hope this works

alexjojo946 said:
I just cleared everything and flashed again, i'm gonna try and do what u told me, hope this works
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Its working, i updated the rom superuser and fixed system xbin su pathway, thanks for the help man ))

please give me a link too the rom... i want to flash that...
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ali.cheeta said:
please give me a link too the rom... i want to flash that...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221328
its not that hard to find it...

[Q] GS4 installing superuser

i just rooted my phone using motochopper. and am trying to use ltm launcher. every time i open it, it says root context not able to get permission.
and then when i go to the superuser, it says the superuser binary (su) must be updated. and it ask if i want to recovery install or just install, but none of it works. i even downloaded supersu from chainfire and it says there is no su binary installed. so i need help getting root permission to apps so i can get lmt launcher to work.
i read an old post with they guy with the same problem and u told him to flash it with something but i am not really sure how to do that. so if u can kind of explain how to do that.
thanks

wrestling103 said:
i just rooted my phone using motochopper. and am trying to use ltm launcher. every time i open it, it says root context not able to get permission.
and then when i go to the superuser, it says the superuser binary (su) must be updated. and it ask if i want to recovery install or just install, but none of it works. i even downloaded supersu from chainfire and it says there is no su binary installed. so i need help getting root permission to apps so i can get lmt launcher to work.
i read an old post with they guy with the same problem and u told him to flash it with something but i am not really sure how to do that. so if u can kind of explain how to do that.
thanks
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Just installing the super user app from play store doesn't root your phone.
SuperUser app only manages root permissions. It itself does not root the phone. Head over to your xda section and read there how to root your phone .

omerjerk said:
Just installing the super user app from play store doesn't root your phone.
SuperUser app only manages root permissions. It itself does not root the phone. Head over to your xda section and read there how to root your phone .
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Like I've said I have already rooted my phone using motochopper. That's not the problem. The problem is not getting super user updated

wrestling103 said:
Like I've said I have already rooted my phone using motochopper. That's not the problem. The problem is not getting super user updated
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Did you follow the official rooting procedure as given in your xda forum? Because if your phone is rooted then you won't face any problem related to SuperUser app and updating binary and all these stuffs.

I've had the same problem as listed above.