I just finished following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668173 guide.
I have the SU app, but when i check for SU it says i do not have it.
I can view the Root Dir.
Any thoughts?
Try to cold restart the tablet and when you are back online install root checker thats for free in the market. me myzelf had to reboot twice before i realy got all the root acces on my tablet.
Can you elaborate on what a cold restart is?
I booted my device down twice.
When running Root Checker i have the output of " Sorry! This device does not have proper root access."
I was helping with this device and the rooting methods seemed kind of out of line to me. I was surprised when it came back online and had super user, Then we downloaded root checker and titanium backup and got the no root error. We've made a few reboots and even retired flashing the zip file. Not sure where to go from here.
What does ota root keeper say? Load that up and launch it. You should have 5 checks. Any missing is A problem.
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When i run Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, I am missing...
Root Permission Granted.
and
Protected SU copy available.
drive.tyler said:
When i run Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, I am missing...
Root Permission Granted.
and
Protected SU copy available.
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Sounds like you are half-rooted. I assume you are unlocked running stock jb? If so have you used this guide? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
Following step 3 is what solved the half-root for me.
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Getting close.
I used the file they provided to recover from and close but no cigar!
The only option that is not checked now is "Protected su copy available".
Seems like something could be missing, I followed the guide you linked verbatim.
drive.tyler said:
Getting close.
I used the file they provided to recover from and close but no cigar!
The only option that is not checked now is "Protected su copy available".
Seems like something could be missing, I followed the guide you linked verbatim.
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If that's the only one you should be good. Use root checker to verify. To enable that protected su, use ota root keeper to make a backup. Should be a button for it.
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Alternative Fix
It seems like you fixed your problem, but I have an alternate solution that might work for anyone else that might stumble on this post. This sounds like a problem I had, commonly referred to as a half root, and just fixed without having to unlock or change the recovery; all it takes is pushing a file via adb and a few other lines of adb shell commands. The fix I found was on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30522201&postcount=118. Follow the long code section at the end and you should be back to root goodness (or better than it was to start, in my case). If you have problems feel free to reply or message.
I did resolve it and forgot to post. I'd like to thank you guys for the help though. This was my first post and the community seems very mature and professional. Is there any apps (also roms) rooted/normal that you would suggest for the TF300T? Thanks again for your time
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Please excuse me if this has been covered elsewhere but I have done a search and can't find anything that applies to my Transformer or the problem I have.
I used Razorclaw to root my Transformer when it was on Honeycomb, and Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to retain it when I upgraded to a later version of HC. And then again when the first ICS update came out. However when the .17 OTA came out, in my haste to try and fix the problems that came with the first ICS update, I hit 'install' without thinking. I should have made sure voodoo had a fresh backup and temporarily unrooted the TF (as I had done on previous updates).
So after the update I checked with both Titanium Backup and Voodoo which indicated I did not have root. I selected the 'restore root' option in Voodoo and it then indicated I had regained root access.
So now the three apps that I had granted root access prior to the upgrade (Titanium Backup, ES File Explorer and Voodoo) still have root access, but whenever I try a new app that requires root it says I don't have root. And checking in Superuser the 3 apps above are listed as allowed, but no other requests are even logged.
So my question is how can I have some apps that require root working, yet new requests are denied? And is there a simple way to fix it? I don't want to uninstall Superuser in case that loses me root completely (and permanently) and when I try to update Superuser it fails to gain su and stops.
Edit:TF is running Stock firmware, just rooted.
Look to see if you SU in system/xbin if not look in system/bin and copy SU from there to system/xbin
baseballfanz said:
Look to see if you SU in system/xbin if not look in system/bin and copy SU from there to system/xbin
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This did not fix it I'm afraid, but thank you for your suggestion. It's almost like Superuser is frozen and won't allow anything else root access. I see there is a 'Superuser Update Fixer' App on the Market (oops I mean Google Play Store) but I'm not sure if that will solve the problem I have as it seems to require root access to work...
dingbatt said:
This did not fix it I'm afraid, but thank you for your suggestion. It's almost like Superuser is frozen and won't allow anything else root access. I see there is a 'Superuser Update Fixer' App on the Market (oops I mean Google Play Store) but I'm not sure if that will solve the problem I have as it seems to require root access to work...
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Try running ViperMod (option 1) again to get full root.
dingbatt said:
This did not fix it I'm afraid, but thank you for your suggestion. It's almost like Superuser is frozen and won't allow anything else root access. I see there is a 'Superuser Update Fixer' App on the Market (oops I mean Google Play Store) but I'm not sure if that will solve the problem I have as it seems to require root access to work...
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I don't think you have root. I had same thing happen, literally almost exactly and its because I did not have proper root. Use vipermod to get root back and you'll see everything will work like normal
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Thank you both baseballfanz and eminembdg (I pushed the thanks button) Vipermod Option 1 did the trick. I now have full root access restored. The biggest problem I had was I couldn't find any Win7-64 ADB drivers so had to go and pull the old Win7-32 laptop out to get everything to work properly.
Still can't see why I had partial root permissions though. I thought it was all or nothing. Kind of like being a bit pregnant.
So I'm trying to remove bloat ware from my tab using "titanium backup" but its not getting root access.
So I rerooted my tab with success and rebooted to attempt TB. No luck I read to download "busy box" but got root access denied.
Es file viewer does have permission from super user but that's the only application.
And I set super user to accept all requests but it did nothing.
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theman88 said:
So I'm trying to remove bloat ware from my tab using "titanium backup" but its not getting root access.
So I rerooted my tab with success and rebooted to attempt TB. No luck I read to download "busy box" but got root access denied.
Es file viewer does have permission from super user but that's the only application.
And I set super user to accept all requests but it did nothing.
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Mine was not working when setting on "accept all requests".
It works only when I have to manually accept on first time.
Update your superuser and reboot, that's what fixed it for me.
i had the same problem with my galaxy nexus after updating from 4.0.1 to 4.0.3 ICS. i had voodoo root keeper, but all the apps were not able to get root as superuser didn't do anything.
updating superuser didn't solve the problem either but using the latest su binary. the su binary update through superuser itself failed (it couldn't get root, haha), hence i downloaded the latest su binary (3.1.3) manually from here http://androidsu.com/superuser/ and copied it over the old su binary (through a terminal app or adb, where root access still worked).
Normally reboot and opening/running the app works. You may try SuperSU alternatively.
For what ever reason rebooting and then switching Super user to promt fixed it. thanks to all for your more than awesome replies!:victory:
Ive been having problems with many apps not working on infinity, many of them are ones that need root.
Is there some way to install SuperSU or way to get them working? for instance Network spoofer, wifikill and few times ES file explorer havent worked when root needed.
Any of you go these working or does it have something to do with tegra3?
thanks.
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did you root it yet? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
I'm unlocked and rooted.
I have set USB debugging & to accept unknown source.
But now I can't install apps that I have saved to the sd card anymore.
Any ideas?
Thx in advance.
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jaxboater said:
I'm unlocked and rooted.
I have set USB debugging & to accept unknown source.
But now I can't install apps that I have saved to the sd card anymore.
Any ideas?
Thx in advance.
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What exactly happens when you try to install apps from the SD card?
By the way, I use ES File Explorer on a daily basis and it works great here. I'm just using the standard SuperUser app. You may want to go into the SuperUser app and have it check for an update and make sure it's granting su access properly (it has logs, etc)..
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The Google Play & Amazon downloads work.
When I use File Manger (stock) I go to my SD card and click the apk file.
The app launch window pops up but nothing happens when I click the Install button.
I can click the more info and Cancel buttons & they work.
It's got me beat (so far)'
Also su is up to date.
I don't make it far enough in the process to grant the app root.
jaxboater said:
The Google Play & Amazon downloads work.
When I use File Manger (stock) I go to my SD card and click the apk file.
The app launch window pops up but nothing happens when I click the Install button.
I can click the more info and Cancel buttons & they work.
It's got me beat (so far)'
Also su is up to date.
I don't make it far enough in the process to grant the app root.
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Ahh, I've seen this before! Some apps (Lux is one) are "incompatible" with app installation! With Lux though, there is an option that will allow you to still be able to click the Install button.
Do you happen to have Lux loaded? If not, there is some other app causing this issue - now you just have to find it!
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Or you could try installing via adb, I like to use adb wireless because it's awkward connecting it directly via usb, especially if it's only trickle charging lol
i had this issue if i have screenfilter turned on.
adfree, es file explorer work properly but for example network spoofer and wifi protector install like they should, but when I try to use them they just stop working and i have to force close them.
I havent tried many other root apps, but they seem to be the problem.
Superuser app is working like it should for adfree and es file explorer. I tried to install SuperSU, but it doesnt work. Cant remember which error it gave while trying to install it.
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got thing working with few boots and got SuperSu working, after that all other root programs like titanium backup etc started working fine.
Now on Jelly Bean rooted and very fast after full restore!
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Hi Guys
I am new at this but I am hoping you can help me. I install TWRP 2 recovery and then wipe cache and delvect and then rooted my Asus tf300t. I used fastboot. Everything went very well. Then I opened Titanium Backup Pro. It tel me it can"t acquire root privileges. Install busy box. So I tried . I Went to Playstore and downloaded it, open it and it says my device is rooted. When I press Install, it says installing Busybox failed. When I open VOODOO OTA Rootkepper Device rooted is checked but not permission granted.
Please Help an Old Girl
Thanks in Advance
Linda
1st look at playstore if there is an udate for su app
Install it
Then open the Su app and update the binaries.
Done
I recommend downloading supersu from the app store and installing it. If you have appropriate root permissions, it should update the su binary for you. If that fails, please post every step you took and the results as best you can remember them.
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I am getting there Just a little more help Guys
funnel71 said:
I recommend downloading supersu from the app store and installing it. If you have appropriate root permissions, it should update the su binary for you. If that fails, please post every step you took and the results as best you can remember them.
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Got it working Thanks
1> A couple more questions. It possible to take off any program that was pre-installed. Like Zinco or the stock browser etc and if so how?
2> When I try to install a apk file that I have on my tablet I can only press Cancel. The install button doesn't work. What am i doing wrong?
I now have Su working. Have rooted tablet with permission and busybox is installed properly. Hope you can help again.
ThanKs you Guys
LInda
Lindamary said:
Got it working Thanks
1> A couple more questions. It possible to take off any program that was pre-installed. Like Zinco or the stock browser etc and if so how?
2> When I try to install a apk file that I have on my tablet I can only press Cancel. The install button doesn't work. What am i doing wrong?
I now have Su working. Have rooted tablet with permission and busybox is installed properly. Hope you can help again.
ThanKs you Guys
LInda
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Happy to help. I was you just a few weeks ago.
I wouldn't remove system apps just yet. If Asus releases another update, and chances are they will, missing system apps can cause update failures, but if you want to do it, you can get a program like root explorer and remove what you don't want from /system/app folder.
As for your install issue, go to settings - security and make sure unknown sources is checked. If it already is, you might be trying to install an incompatible apk, just a guess.
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I've a TF300, with JB build 10.4.2.18 on it and unlocked, with twrp on it.
Can I use Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip to root?
Also I have 2nd one that "would" still be under warrantee if I hadn't unlocked it and install a custom recovery. I found a ASUS to dual OTG USB adapter, when I plugged the computer in to the adapter which was plugged into the tablet, it went black and hasn't restarted since.
As that is an electronic "breakage" would that still be under warrantee? When I call ASUS should I ask, or play dumb (easily done on my part - kinda proud of that ...)
Does anyone know? Would REALLY like to get that back, rather then collect on the "insurance".
I would recommend supersu instead of superuser on jb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
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If I may, yes user superuser apk, but after you do and reboot, then install supersu on top of that which will ask for superuser permission from superuser to function. After that, all apps will ask for permission from supersu which I think is better of the two.
So in short, do the following:
Flash superuser apk
reboot
Launch superuser app just to get the splash screen out of the way, then close it.
Download / install supersu from the market and launch it.
It will advise the su binary needs to update, do so
It will pop up a request for permission from superuser app to do this, grant it.
Once done, supersu takes over as the authorizing app for all other apps that need superuser permission.
As for the 2nd, you can play dumb, but if it's unlocked, it will say it on boot, so hard to hide. I've read that asus will still honor if truly a hardware failure, but I guess it could go either way.
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Lord Yurij said:
I would recommend supersu instead of superuser on jb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
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Worked a treat. Thank you.
If I might, is there a way to get Google Search OUT!
Suddenly Google Search will launch (and voice search will NOT stay off) and I then get a gesture screen. I haven't launched them, but afterwards the tablet goes screwy for a while before settling down.
Man if I could delete that sucker?
funnel71 said:
If I may, yes user superuser apk, but after you do and reboot, then install supersu on top of that which will ask for superuser permission from superuser to function. After that, all apps will ask for permission from supersu which I think is better of the two.
So in short, do the following:
Flash superuser apk
reboot
Launch superuser app just to get the splash screen out of the way, then close it.
Download / install supersu from the market and launch it.
It will advise the su binary needs to update, do so
It will pop up a request for permission from superuser app to do this, grant it.
Once done, supersu takes over as the authorizing app for all other apps that need superuser permission.
As for the 2nd, you can play dumb, but if it's unlocked, it will say it on boot, so hard to hide. I've read that asus will still honor if truly a hardware failure, but I guess it could go either way.
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I used the above, and already had superuser install (I was thinking ahead). Ran Avast Firewall and it grabbed root and worked fine. I like lbe better, well, I would in a phone for it's blocking of the imei (is that right? doesn't look it), but I digress ... I just wanted it for the firewall - I have a problem with Google in general, but when GO Keyboard lists an internet connection as needed and grabbing your keystrokes as a possibity well... (rant done - sorry).
I figure I'll tell ASUS I unlocked the bootloader - just to clear the air that it's P/S problem, before i send it along.