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[Q] Copying su to /system... fail! help?

I am fairly new with using android phones, and I am encountering that error when I am attempting to update Superuser. I'm using a Samsung Admire SCH-R720 Android 2.3.4 and I rooted it with the One Click root. I've downloaded titanium backup, Root Checker, and terminal emulator to make sure I am really rooted. I've tried uninstall/reinstalling superuser, installing the superuser update fixer(which said signatures matched), and clicking on automatic update. Current version of SU Binary is 2.3.1-ef and everything in the update is fine until it gets to "Copying su to /system... fail!". Superuser does request for rights when it asks to gain root access which I click on Allow. I am also not sure if busybox installed correctly or not, but the Root Checker program I installed said busybox was installed.
Code:
Downloading manifest... okay!
Parsing manifest... okay!
Latest Version = 3.0
Checking installed version = 2.3.1-ef
Fixing Database... okay!
Downloading custom busybox... okay!
Checking md5sum... okay!
Checking current install path... /system/bin/su
Downloading new binary... okay!
Checking md5sum... okay!
Gaining root access... okay!
Remounting /system as rw... okay!
Copying su to /system... fail!

I got the same problem with my Galaxy S. Then I opened BusyBox Installer and it said that I have multiple busybox installed. I found busybox in /system/xbin and /sbin but the file size of the one in /sbin seemed abnormal, just 402 bytes. So I reinstalled busybox to /sbin. And rerun the superuser update after that. The fail has gone.

What program did you use to explore your system files?

Astro file manager

I only have busybox in system/xbin. I tried reinstalling busybox and i still get the same error when trying to update Super user. How can I uninstall Busybox? Please give a step by step if possible since I have no clue what the hell I am doing lol.
Edit 2: Er... I tried installing it also in system/bin, and it SEEMS like its working. Seems it's installed in 3 places, on my sd, bin, and xbin. It works now, so I won't touch it lol. Thanks for the help.

Hi everyone,
Same problem for me too.
after installed busybox in system/xbin using busybox installer downloaded from android market, the problem with superuser update was fixed.
I used in samsung galaxy s2..
Thank u

[Q] HTC Sensation XL ROOT

Hello, I will appritiate averyone who can help.
I proceed all steps as it discribed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341127
[ROOT]Sensation XL permanent root method.
After reboot the phone:
1. when I trying to update SU - I see the message -
Checking md5sum... okay!
Checking current install path... Fail!
Failed to find curently installed su binary.
Update canntot continue.
2. When I try to install Busybox and click to install any version - I get a message - The su binary was not found on your phone. This application will not work without root.
3. There are no any apps or entries in Superuser apps list.
Android 2.3.5, Software No 1.08.709.3

ICS4.0.4 can't use a one click root tool?

Rencently, my phone update to the ICS4.0.4 ROM via official rom。
I tryed to root my device use a 4.0.3 root tool (which worked fine with official 4.0.3rom),but it doesnt work.(2.3.6 is doesnt work too).
BOOT:locked
Reproduce
1.Flash the signed su update pack.
2.run the root tool.
the problem seems su command cant run use "su -c"
after update su zip pack ,I try run su use "adb shell su" in bat file , the # is appeared ,but the terminal freezed,the cursor flash continued,i can't input anythiny anymore,so other commane can't be run too.
Any ideas?

I don't believe there is a way to 1 click root 4.0.4 yet. It's a brand new update so the tools may not work.
The only way I could think of to keeping your root would be to downgrade back and the download "Voodoo OTA" root keeper and "Root Check" from the android market.
Voodoo is an app that creates files in your phone that will store the su- binary and restore it when you update your phone.
Root Check will do just as it says: Check to see if your phone is rooted.
So you will either have to wait for the 1 click root to be updated. Or Downgrade an try again.
Hope this helps!

10.1 Root Problem

I am trying to root my samsung galaxy tab 2. I tried Weltwon's guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1657056
But it didn't work. I redownloaded each file and attempted the process 4 times. After that, I figured maybe I was doing something wrong. I don't understand how it isn't working for me yet it works for everyone else it seems.
Using odin "passes" (goes green as if it worked) And i'm able to boot into the recovery. I chose the file on the sd card and it runs through a quick install. It then says it has completed and enjoy. I reboot my tablet and try accessing 3 different root apps. (root checker, SuperSU, and GameCih- which requires root) and I get errors telling me im not rooted.
Here is what my install looks like:
-- Installing: /sdcard/cwm-root-gtab2.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
************************
Galaxian-Soup is Proud to present
#######################
CWM root for your galaxy tab 2 7.0
#######################
Root brough to you by Brett Richter - nycbjr - itweakit.com
######################
*************************
Mounting SYSTEM...
Deleting System:bin/su...
Deleting SYSTEM:xbin/su...
Extracting files to SYSTEM...
Setting SYSTEM:bin/su permissions to 06755
Creating SYSTEM:xbin/su symbolic link...
Installing busybox
Unmounting SYSTEM...
Install complete. Enjoy!

What model tab do you have?
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Did you download and install super user from the market? It is not included with rooting procedure (although Super su is) .

!0.1
I have the 10.1 model. there were 2 other zip files i tried. They said 10.1. The one i tried last i found on a forum for 7.1 that said was fully operable on 10.1

SU
Yes. I didn't read to do that anywhere, but I tried it on my own. SuperSU says that it cannot find SU bin. SuperUser is blank when I open it. I try to update and it says canot find su binary. :S
I am so confused. Lol. It doesn't make sense! The instructions were not difficult to follow, and others are finding success.
For what it's worth, Model # = GT-P5113
Android version = 4.0.3
Kernal version = 3.0.8-396106-user [email protected] #1
Build number: IML74K.P5113UEALD7

Why are you trying to install the galaxian soup zip, I don't think this is compatible with the 10.1, your description says Tab 2 7 inch, this may be your problem. Just follow the op instructions and work with the zip file provided by welton.
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I have tried both of the ones on weltons guide. Plus a few others. All have same results. No root.

download the app superuser from play store, then run supersu, it will request root access, give it to it, then it will update. Might need to download busybox from playstore before hand if u dont see it in your app list

Check out this thread for recovery /root on the 10.1" tab: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686514
Do not flash the stock ROM though, it's for the 3g model.
Cheers,
C.

Ok let's see. Superuser never asks for permission. I open it and the log is empty. The whole app stays empty. I check the installed version and it says legacy. It asks if i want to update and i say yes, then it fails. Super.su opens up saying it cannot find any .su binaries and that it's a problem. Busybox installer is the only app I've ran that gave me any belief that the root worked. It tells me I'm rooted and my current Busybox version is 1.19.3 when i try to install any new versions it fails. I also downs0loaded an app called busybox. When i click install there, it says it may be unable to find the binaries and it closes.
Sent from my GT-P5113 using XDA

Oh, here's something I'd like to add. I read a different guide an in its description the rooting process took a couple minutes after selecting the zip. Mine only lasts about 3 seconds. Could my probem have been the odin process?
Sent from my GT-P5113 using XDA

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I'm probably stacking too many responses, but here's word for word issues:
I JUST WHIPED ALL DATA on my tablet, deleted all the files on my PC, and started over. I redownloaded, reflashed (ODIN), used only the versions in the guide by weltwon - and ran the root again.
Superuser, Busybox, SuperSU - NONE of these were installed on their own. NOTHIGN was installed by the root process.
Superuser:
Opens to a grey background and a white column. On the left (in grey) "No apps in list". On the right (in white) No log information Showing 0 entries. The start icon takes me to the app store. The button that looks like a piece of paper with a list and an (X) does nothing.The wrench icon takes me to the settins.
---In settings AutoResponse is set to Prompt. no settings have been touched, all are default. Under general there is a lane saying "Superuser v3.0.7 (41)" I press it but nothing happens. next i press "Su binary vnull (tap to check for updates)".
------In su binary vnull:
{
Downloading Manifest... Okay![GREEN]
Parsing manifest... Okay![GREEN]
Latest version = 3.0.3.2[GREEN]
Checking installed version = legacy[RED].
}
At the top, "New version of su binary found. Update now?" So i click update.
{
Fixing databse... Okay![GREEN]
Checking for busybox... Okay![GREEN]
Checking current install path... fail![RED]
Failed to find currently installed su binary. Update cannot continue.
}
So I try to run busybox free.
Under the install busybox tab the first thing i notice is; "Location of Busybox could not be determined.
I try to install BusyBox 1.20.1 to /system/bin and I get a pop up that says the following; "I am unable to verify whether or not certain utilities needed for this application to run are present and functional on your device. This problem could be caused by a device that is not properly rooted or by superuser settings that are misconfigured."
My only option is to press the X on this message box, which closes the application.
I reopen and try other versions, same message. I reopen and try the other two installation choices (/system/xbin and Custom Path) I instantly cancel the Custom Path because it says it's an advanced option and I do not want to mess up anything.
I install SuperSU and open it. I'm brought immediately to a pop up saying, "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!" MY only choice is to press OK which closes the app.
Next i try "Jrummy16" 's BusyBox Installer. I install it and open it. Under the installer tab:
Select busybox version [Set to: BusyBox v1.20.1]
Select install location [Set to: /system/xbin/]
Your devise is rooted
Busybox Location: /system/xbin
Busybox version: v1.19.3
System storage 200 MB
Phone Model: GT-P5113
ROM version: IML74K.P5113UEALD7
I press install and get, "Installing BusyBox v1.20.1 failed. Please try installing a different version." I press the X and am taken back to the original screen. I try the next 5 versions, plus sqlite3, zip, zipalign, and a few versions of BusyBox and I get the same failure message. I change the location to ~/bin instead of ~/xbin and try again. SAME error.
It is VERY frustrating because I have the correct model, and am following instructions that (to my knowledge) not a single person has had trouble with. And now that I whiped the data, I'm completely out of ideas. It is completely beyond me how I end up stuck in this situation where nothing seems to be doing what it should.

Full root for A700 and A701 tablets

WARNING. THIS is ONLY for tablets running ICS. If you are running Jelly Bean, You May Brick your device!!
Again, this is for ICS ONLY!
Running this root on a Jelly Bean OS can cause your tablet to stop functioning as it is designed for ICS only. If you have a Jelly Bean Operating system, then please use Vorbeth's or Moscow Desire's Easy Root Package located in the Development Forum. If you do not know which OS you currently have, then you should ask questions before rooting.
Method 1. Universal for A700 and A701 Tablet
1. Enable adb mode: Settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging - check it point.
2. Unlock your bootloader for fastboot, follow here. Then reboot a tablet.
3. Download arhive. Unpack it to any place.
4. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file:
for windows with the rights of administrator:
Code:
runit.bat
Your firmware is now rooted.
5. At first it is necessary to start the Superuser program, at least 1 time after receiving root. And only then programs that require root access.
ATTENTION!
Don't install Busybox! It is already installed and established! If you reinstall it, some programs will become unable to access root permissions!
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Method 2. With the patched kernel from the A700 tablet
For ICS A700 firmware only!
1. Enable adb mode: Settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging - check it point.
2. Unlock your bootloader for fastboot, follow here. Then reboot a tablet.
3. Download this arhive. Unpack it to any place.
4. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file:
for windows with the rights of administrator:
Code:
flash-ICS-patchedBoot.bat
Your boot.img is now patched and firmware is now rooted.
5. At first it is necessary to start the Superuser program, at least 1 time after receiving root. And only then programs that require root access.
6. Now you will have to install the following programs:
BusyBox
Titanium Backup
7. Run BusyBox and go through the install steps. During this SU should ask permission to give BB root access, if it does, it worked!
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Method 3. From CWM recovery for A700 and A701 Tablet - Not available due to problems in the work of CWM recovery!
1. At the tablet must be installed CWM recovery.
2. Download arhive ICS_Rooting_recovery.zip. Put it on SD-card. Insert the SD-card in the tablet.
3. Run CWM recovery on the tablet and flash ICS_Rooting_recovery.zip.
Your firmware is now rooted.
4. Now you will have to install the following programs:
SuperUser
Titanium Backup
At first it is necessary to start the Superuser program, at least 1 time after receiving root. And only then programs that require root access.
ATTENTION!
Don't install Busybox! It is already installed and established! If you reinstall it, some programs will become unable to access root permissions!
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Method 1, in contrast to method 2, does not affect the core of the system. This makes it possible to receive future firmware update. But only if you do not forget to make backups before making changes to the system and restore it before upgrading.
PS: I tried to make a method 1 as safe as possible. But I have not had a chance to test it completely. So if it does not work, be sure to let me know in this thread and I modified it.

great work ! Thank you for this :good:
BTW the the script is called "flashpboot.bat" and not "flash-ICS-patchedBoot.bat" in the archive.

Really great thanks for it.
Just a question, can it be unrooted/undone by flashing 028-stock rom?
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KruSan said:
Really great thanks for it.
Just a question, can it be unrooted/undone by flashing 028-stock rom?
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yes

the patch with Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR doesn’t work after flashing the patched boot the tablet doesn’t boot it stuck at Acer logo

moom999 said:
the patch with Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR doesn’t work after flashing the patched boot the tablet doesn’t boot it stuck at Acer logo
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same problem here

moom999 said:
the patch with Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR doesn’t work after flashing the patched boot the tablet doesn’t boot it stuck at Acer logo
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Rename Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR to update.zip and put it in an external sd card.
There's a startup mode that installs it automatically, you have to press the left volume+power buttons at startup if I remember well.

alx5962 said:
Rename Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR to update.zip and put it in an external sd card.
There's a startup mode that installs it automatically, you have to press the left volume+power buttons at startup if I remember well.
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you missunderstand, they mean, when you have 1.028 you cant flash the patched bootloader because they stuck onn boot screen

No problem to flash again Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR or Acer_AV043_A700_1.025.00_EMEA_CUS1
The problem the patch doesn’t work with any of this two rom

moom999 said:
No problem to flash again Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR or Acer_AV043_A700_1.025.00_EMEA_CUS1
The problem the patch doesn’t work with any of this two rom
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The size of the patched bootloader seems wrong, I guess that's why it's faulty.

OK, so how do we fix this ??
Edit, reflashed with update.zip, so all OK, phew !

Cannot reproduce with Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR !
Just stays at Acer logo with unlocked bootloader and forces me to re-install as update.zip which leaves me without root.

Which Firmware is working ?
Has anybody allready tested with which firmware this method is working and with which not ??

Be careful, same issue on NORMAL french firmware, not the crappy totally unknown one everybody seems to like, so i guess that's it : this patch STUCK YOUR TABLET ON ANY KNOWN FIRMWARE THIS FAR

Okay, so i just tried to push insert the superuser.apk into the Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR file and flashing this, but as i was expecting, it didn't work out... it didn't even install.
edit: i can confirm, that it does neither work with the Acer_AV043_A700_1.028.00_EMEA_FR, nor the Acer_AV043_A700_1.025.00_EMEA_CUS1 !
so, i guess we have to wait for ZeroNull to come up with another way to get this to work.

Flashboot.bat not responding
I unlock my bootloader with Blackthund3r's A510 Bootloader Unlocker v1.0.0 and go the "unlocked" status. Rebooted the tablet, went into the patched-boot folder and ran as administrator "flashboot.bat". The screen displayed a bunch of what looks like gibberish and when I pressed the Enter key, the screen went to :
"Flashing patched boot.img
<waiting for device>
Then the process just sits there and doesn't go any further. Am I missing something in what I am doing?
---------- Post added at 02:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:18 PM ----------
I used Root Checker Pro to verify root and here is what the app displayed:
"Root Access is not properly configured or was not granted.
Superuser Application Status:
Superuser application - version 3.0.7 installed!
(I had downloaded and installed this from the Market after the first attempt failed)
System File Properties for Root Access:
Standard Location
Check Command: ls -l /system/bin/su:
Result: /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Analysis: File /system/bin/su does not exist.
Standard Location
Check Command: ls -l /system/xbin/su:
Result: /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Analysis: File /system/xbin/su does not exist.
Alternative Location
Check Command: ls -l /sbin/su:
Result: /sbin/su: Permission denied
Analysis: File system permissions restricted and denied access.
Alternative Location
Check Command: ls -l /system/xbin/sudo:
Result: /system/xbin/sudo: No such file or directory
Analysis: File /system/xbin/sudo does not exist.
Root User ID and Group ID Status:
SU binary not found or not operating properly
System Environment PATH: /sbin /vendor/bin /system/sbin /system/bin /system/xbin
ADB Shell Default User:
ADB shell setting for standard access, stored in default.prop, is configured as: shell (non root) user - ro.secure=1"
Anybody got any ideas on what to do next?
Thanks!

You have to reboot into bootloader for the script to work.
But if you had read the comments above, you might have seen, that the described method does not yet work and several people state, that after flashing the Boot.img the device is stuck in boot.
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Just to be clear : This method specific to A700 does not work at all yet BUT this WORKS PERFECTLY with the A701 patched rom ZeroNull released at the same time
check this post for the a701 patched rom, you don't need to put it on sdcard it includes BAT files to flash it all from bootlader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27742776&postcount=39

Hello jpearn or doanb555,
With which release of the "update.zip" you can restore your Iconia Tab A700 ?
thx

spoque said:
Hello jpearn or doanb555,
With which release of the "update.zip" you can restore your Iconia Tab A700 ?
thx
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i'm not jpearn or doanb555 but what kind of question is that ? you got only two roms, both are working. what's your point ?