when i try to get to the bootloader by holding the power and volume down it automatically takes me into hboot and starts loading PG05IMG.zip. I had previously gained root access with s off and downloaded superuser and rom manager. etc. i saved my old rom on rom manager and attempted to flash a new one, but now it says that i dont have root access when i install superuser. i was trying to factory reset but like i said it automatically goes to hboot when i try to get into the bootloader. in the bootloader it still says i have s-off
1. Change the name of PG051MG.zip to something like PG051MG-1.zip so it doesnt try to update every time.
2. Did you download BusyBox onto your phone?
yeah it still shows that superuser and busybox are on my phone when its mounted in disk drive mode. i had full root access im not quite sure how i ****ed it up
Always remove the pg05 file when done. Did you let it complete the update? That can screw up root.
i let it complete the update yes. but i also let it complete the update after i had already rooted and forgot to take it off, when it had gone into hboot
Ok so maybe I dont fully understand your problem. You are able to boot up your phone normally correct? When is your phone telling you that you dont have root access, when you try to access Rom Manager?
yes it boots up normally and when i try to access rom manager, and when i used root checker it says that it cannot find the superuser file where it is supposed to be. but i can see the superuser file when i mount the phone in disk drive. would changing the location of the su zip file do anything? or should i unroot my phone and start the process all over again. the problem with the bootloader was that i was trying to do a factory reset and it kept going into hboot and loading pg05img.zip. i changed the name of the file so it is no longer doing that and i did a factory reset from the bootloader but i am still having the problem of it saying i have no root access. the problem arose when i backed up my current rom on rom manger and attempted to flash a new rom from the ones on the list of the app
Ok well Superuser and BusyBox are not supposed to be just zip files sitting on your SD card, they are supposed to appear just as normal apps do in your app drawer. I suggest finding both of them on the Market and installing them to your phone. Go to the BusyBox one first after the download and run the installation process for it. Then go to the Superuser app to make sure it opens up properly. Then try to access Rom Manager. It will ask you for superuser permission, hit yes. Make sure to pay attention cuz the request will time out after 5 seconds.
when i attempt to use the busybox app it just says that it cannot find the su binary on my phone and that it is not rooted
But if you start the phone in the bootloader it says S-OFF?
go download titanium backup in the market, then start it and hit the problems button at the bottom and let it download the newest busybox.
yupp.. and i didnt put the su zip file on my sd card. and since apparently i no longer have root access i cant "unroot" my phone and put s on, to start back over again. i feel that i most likely have done something very unintelligent while thinking i was doing everything right.? im just confused as to why all of a sudden i dont hve root access
the busybox download through titanium failed because it says i dont have root access. it said something on titanium backup though that caught my eye about the current rom i have not having root access? and since the problems started when i backed up my old rom on clockworkmod and attempted to flash a new one i feel like this is where the root of my problem is. lol
Did you install superuser from the market also and check to see if thats working?
Its not your current ROM because you can have the stock ROM and still be rooted.
i know that, i had the stock rom rooted and then backed it up and attempted to flash a new one, or what i though would flash a new one by just selecting it out of clockworkmod. but no, superuser from the market also says that i do not have root access. i have the backed up rom, from clockwork before i tried flashing the new one, saved in a folder on my sd card but i cant flash it back to that because i dont have root so clockworkmod recovery isnt working
That is weird, I guess its possible that your phone automatically flashing the radio you had left on your SD card caused some negative effects. If you want to play it super safe you can follow the instructions here to return safely to stock and try the rooting process all over again.
You may also try to redirect your question in the development section, there are much more knowledgeable people there that may not check this general section out that can help you out.
see the problem is that i cant even do that because it doesnt recognize the phone as being rooted so i am not granted the super user permissions i need to flash the misc.img in the first steps of the un root process.
sooooo i just want to return my phone to stock but im not sure how
You shouldn't need to have root to complete the first portion of the instructions to return to stock. Its basically the same as the first steps to gaining root you see here. All your doing is pushing files to your phone using ADB. The link I just posted should have the files you need to return to stock as well if you no longer have them saved on your pc.
kingbenjamin said:
see the problem is that i cant even do that because it doesnt recognize the phone as being rooted so i am not granted the super user permissions i need to flash the misc.img in the first steps of the un root process.
sooooo i just want to return my phone to stock but im not sure how
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I'm not exactly sure what you did however just follow the manual method and you'll be ok. there is not a problem with doing it over again. of course this will give you root then from there you can do whatever you like. just be sure after you flash each of the ruu's which you name PG05IMG.zip as soon as you flash them delete them off the SD card. or it will keep prompting you to flash it again any time you go into your bootloader.
Beastclaw said:
You shouldn't need to have root to complete the first portion of the instructions to return to stock. Its basically the same as the first steps to gaining root you see here. All your doing is pushing files to your phone using ADB. The link I just posted should have the files you need to return to stock as well if you no longer have them saved on your pc.
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Yes you are correct as he will be stock. only problem is he will be stock with the downgrade. Don't think that is what he has in mind.
so sadly im still running 1.28.531.10 and want to update to 1.63.531.2, i got a file - OTA_Doubleshot_TMOUS_1.63.531.2-1.28.531.10_release_245284jzymhpvbi39cqj18.zip but it fails to flash - as a non-developer I came across http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624516 and think i need to somehow get Modaco CWM ? i currently have titanium backup and rom manager apps with - CWM 5.0.2.7 flashed.
Might be stupid question but how exactly do i load in this new update, without messing up my current setup (using trimmed stock rom rooted with s-off)?
I see the article reference calls out some "PG59IMG.zip" file
but cant i simply use my "OTA_Doubleshot_TMOUS_1.63.531.2-1.28.531.10_release_245284jzymhpvbi39cqj18.zip" that got downloaded?
I guess i need a bit more help - as feeling pretty out of it and certainly dont want to mess up my phone. I got too much other stuff going on but would like to do the update - can someone please provide a list of instructions on how to update the phone without loosing all my stuff? - like where do i get this Modaco CWM and what version i need. and if i can use my ota.zip file
i tried flashing my ota.zip via cwm 5.0.2.7 but it just errors out
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated
You can only install manufacturer ota updates with a stock recovery.
Doing the update can equate to a factory reset, at the very least will lose root - you'll have to re-root it.
Installing a PG59IMG.zip file will wipe your system.
Sent from a digital distance.
steve_77 said:
so sadly im still running 1.28.531.10 and want to update to 1.63.531.2, i got a file - OTA_Doubleshot_TMOUS_1.63.531.2-1.28.531.10_release_245284jzymhpvbi39cqj18.zip but it fails to flash - as a non-developer I came across http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624516 and think i need to somehow get Modaco CWM ? i currently have titanium backup and rom manager apps with - CWM 5.0.2.7 flashed.
Might be stupid question but how exactly do i load in this new update, without messing up my current setup (using trimmed stock rom rooted with s-off)?
I see the article reference calls out some "PG59IMG.zip" file
but cant i simply use my "OTA_Doubleshot_TMOUS_1.63.531.2-1.28.531.10_release_245284jzymhpvbi39cqj18.zip" that got downloaded?
I guess i need a bit more help - as feeling pretty out of it and certainly dont want to mess up my phone. I got too much other stuff going on but would like to do the update - can someone please provide a list of instructions on how to update the phone without loosing all my stuff? - like where do i get this Modaco CWM and what version i need. and if i can use my ota.zip file
i tried flashing my ota.zip via cwm 5.0.2.7 but it just errors out
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated
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Id say backup apps with titanium backup and flash the pg5 zip
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update
UPDATE:
finally got root:
used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1532809
to get CMR flashed - then downloaded su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
and flashed it through CMR...
for some reason other root methods just didnt work (i tried about 5 ) and at some point did have superuser.apk on phone but it said bad permissions, and i downloaded a "root checker" and it said i still did not have root..
but kudos to hasoon2000 -- for making the program - still dont know if i should "relock-bootloader" (i already has s-off, but used his program to flash CMR, then CMR to flash the su.zip ) but dont know what "unlock bootloader" did and if i should relock it, now that i got root up and going...
One thing I'd do is--
I apologize for being late to this thread; I would have listed a more straightforward method with source links had I referenced the conversation earlier. Be that as it may...
steve_77 said:
to get CMR flashed - then downloaded su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip and flashed it through CMR...
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That's an older version of Superuser. And while it may be adequate, I recommend you flash the newer version from AndroidSU.com: http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
From my experience, it sometimes doesn't want to install unless you follow these steps:
Boot into CWM recovery
Connect your phone to PC via USB
Choose "mounts and storage," then "mount USB storage"
When your phone directory shows up on your PC, copy the Superuser zip to the root of your SD card
Unmount USB storage and go back to the main CWM menu, then choose "install zip from sdcard"
Scroll down to the Superuser zip and select it. Installation should go without problems.
steve_77 said:
but kudos to hasoon2000 -- for making the program - still dont know if i should "relock-bootloader" (i already has s-off, but used his program to flash CMR, then CMR to flash the su.zip ) but dont know what "unlock bootloader" did and if i should relock it, now that i got root up and going...
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Erm, no. You most definitely do not want to relock the bootloader. If you have root/s-off, updating Superuser is the only thing I'd recommend. You're golden for everything else.
Hope the above info proves helpful --
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KingCheetah
KingCheetah said:
That's an older version of Superuser. And while it may be adequate, I recommend you flash the newer version from AndroidSU.com: http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
KingCheetah
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I tried that the other day, however If i flash that version v3.0.7 (41) -
I no longer have "root" and my "rom manager" and "titanium backup" will not work
- the new su app did look nicer but - defeats the point if it doesn't function, im still trying to find a way to revert my phone and get the old version back in there(have to start all over). Im hoping there is a workaround for this behavior (perhaps there should be a separate thread on getting a working version of superuser 3.0.7 - as it installed fine)?
This is my first post, so here goes. I have been reading all day after following the guide on the developers forum on unlocking, rooting. Everything went well, it is unlocked, cwm flashed, and rooted. However, rootcheck comes back with "this device does not have proper root access." I did some reading and found out i would have to do more to get a "full root." Superuser is installed and i can use a root browser so I am guessing i have a limited root....
Does anyone have suggestions? Really want to get this done before flashing any custom roms. If it helps, i had 4.1.1 JB before all of this. Suggestions on roms to flash would help, i read i should only flash a rom based on JB. I dont know if its related but i have been unable to do a backup with CWM...results in error.
I hope provided pertinent info. Thanks in advance.
bobrebn3 said:
This is my first post, so here goes. I have been reading all day after following the guide on the developers forum on unlocking, rooting. Everything went well, it is unlocked, cwm flashed, and rooted. However, rootcheck comes back with "this device does not have proper root access." I did some reading and found out i would have to do more to get a "full root." Superuser is installed and i can use a root browser so I am guessing i have a limited root....
Does anyone have suggestions? Really want to get this done before flashing any custom roms. If it helps, i had 4.1.1 JB before all of this. Suggestions on roms to flash would help, i read i should only flash a rom based on JB. I dont know if its related but i have been unable to do a backup with CWM...results in error.
I hope provided pertinent info. Thanks in advance.
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Drop CWM... download/flash TWRP (team win recovery partition) i call them TWiRP, lol
But, with CWM, it just stood still for 30min?! i tried 3 times...nothing
flashed over the alternate recovery from TWRP, and whalA! i can do backups
plus the TWRP gui is ALOT more user friendly, and alot more options.
go here, http: //teamw.in /project /twrp
on the right, top, choose your device...
its the same way as with CWM and FastBoot..
But...
I still cant get ROOT either, busybox SAYS, rooted, but SU and Titanium backup say no root, so does RootExplorer...
so im stuck at that part...
im running, JB 4.1.1
my steps i did:
downloaded/installed asus unlocker tool
followed the directions to install cwm/TWRP ( i chose TWRP, cause CWM is a POS with this tablet)
ran/flashed that root-signed.zip, it said SUCCESS
rebooted..
it said, Optimizing Apps 1 of 140
then loads fine, but like you its givng me LIMITED root access...
**************************** UPDATE ***********************************
This method i just did and got Rooted successfully on the UNLOCKED version of Asus JellyBean 4.1.1
Now we will root the tablet
7) Copy Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed to the internal storage of your tablet. then reboot into the bootloader again.
8) This time you need to select the RCK icon with volume up to enter the recovery image.
9) In recovery flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed and reboot into the system
10) Install Supersu from Google Play
11) Open up Supersu, it will ask you to update the binary, choose yes.
12) Now your tablet should be rooted
== Part 4 - Remove the Bloatware ==
Check second post
== credits ==
- eyeballer for TWRP recovery
- untermensch for CWM recovery
- sparkym3 for his automated rooting toolkit
- Redefined301 for his guide
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original posting:
http:// forum.xda-developers.com /showthread.php?t=1845377
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like i said, i JUST did this and it worked!
Now, RootExplorer,Titanium backup,RootChecker,SU, they all now see i have 100% root access
*p/s
do not use TitaniumBackup for restoring...use TWRP (or CWM) TB screws crap up...
its best to use it for Restoring Apps, or Cleaning Davilik Cache..etc, but DO NOT use it to restore system files/structures...
cool
CyberdyneSystems said:
Drop CWM... download/flash TWRP (team win recovery partition) i call them TWiRP, lol
But, with CWM, it just stood still for 30min?! i tried 3 times...nothing
flashed over the alternate recovery from TWRP, and whalA! i can do backups
plus the TWRP gui is ALOT more user friendly, and alot more options.
go here, http: //teamw.in /project /twrp
on the right, top, choose your device...
its the same way as with CWM and FastBoot..
But...
I still cant get ROOT either, busybox SAYS, rooted, but SU and Titanium backup say no root, so does RootExplorer...
so im stuck at that part...
im running, JB 4.1.1
my steps i did:
downloaded/installed asus unlocker tool
followed the directions to install cwm/TWRP ( i chose TWRP, cause CWM is a POS with this tablet)
ran/flashed that root-signed.zip, it said SUCCESS
rebooted..
it said, Optimizing Apps 1 of 140
then loads fine, but like you its givng me LIMITED root access...
**************************** UPDATE ***********************************
This method i just did and got Rooted successfully on the UNLOCKED version of Asus JellyBean 4.1.1
original posting:
http:// forum.xda-developers.com /showthread.php?t=1845377
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like i said, i JUST did this and it worked!
Now, RootExplorer,Titanium backup,RootChecker,SU, they all now see i have 100% root access
*p/s
do not use TitaniumBackup for restoring...use TWRP (or CWM) TB screws crap up...
its best to use it for Restoring Apps, or Cleaning Davilik Cache..etc, but DO NOT use it to restore system files/structures...
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CyberDyne
Thanks. I just flashed the TWRP recovery...I really like the gui. I have a question though...the superuser3.2 file you said to flash...where do i find that? I'm up to that point. Thanks again, for your help. Also, another question...is it correct that I have to only install roms based on official ASUS JB 4.1.1 ? I'm really unclear on that stuff. If i flash another rom will it undo what I just did in flashing TWRP? I'm getting a little confused between flashing these recoveries and flashing roms...help
CyberdyneSystems said:
Drop CWM... download/flash TWRP (team win recovery partition) i call them TWiRP, lol
But, with CWM, it just stood still for 30min?! i tried 3 times...nothing
flashed over the alternate recovery from TWRP, and whalA! i can do backups
plus the TWRP gui is ALOT more user friendly, and alot more options.
go here, http: //teamw.in /project /twrp
on the right, top, choose your device...
its the same way as with CWM and FastBoot..
But...
I still cant get ROOT either, busybox SAYS, rooted, but SU and Titanium backup say no root, so does RootExplorer...
so im stuck at that part...
im running, JB 4.1.1
my steps i did:
downloaded/installed asus unlocker tool
followed the directions to install cwm/TWRP ( i chose TWRP, cause CWM is a POS with this tablet)
ran/flashed that root-signed.zip, it said SUCCESS
rebooted..
it said, Optimizing Apps 1 of 140
then loads fine, but like you its givng me LIMITED root access...
**************************** UPDATE ***********************************
This method i just did and got Rooted successfully on the UNLOCKED version of Asus JellyBean 4.1.1
original posting:
http:// forum.xda-developers.com /showthread.php?t=1845377
****************************************************************************************
like i said, i JUST did this and it worked!
Now, RootExplorer,Titanium backup,RootChecker,SU, they all now see i have 100% root access
*p/s
do not use TitaniumBackup for restoring...use TWRP (or CWM) TB screws crap up...
its best to use it for Restoring Apps, or Cleaning Davilik Cache..etc, but DO NOT use it to restore system files/structures...
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Awesome...it worked! I found the .zip file you mentioned and flashed it with TWRP, installed supersu and it all worked. If someone could answer the remainder of my question about which roms to flash, I would appreciate it. Thanks again CyberDyne!
bobrebn3 said:
Awesome...it worked! I found the .zip file you mentioned and flashed it with TWRP, installed supersu and it all worked. If someone could answer the remainder of my question about which roms to flash, I would appreciate it. Thanks again CyberDyne!
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flash any rom, thats made for the tablet, the rom will be based off the recent os,like jelly bean,just gutted,ripped and optimized.
there are several, hydro, which is like stock,just performance enhanced, black jellybean, optimized for other stuff.
just research the differences...and read the reviews...the users might have issues that havrnt been worked out yet.
to gain root access to the files and delete system apps, *buy* Root Explorer.
then change a folders view from, r/o to r/w, becareful what u delete.
ALWAYS BACKUP BEFORE MESSING AROUND!!
ANYTHING else?
thanks
CyberdyneSystems said:
flash any rom, thats made for the tablet, the rom will be based off the recent os,like jelly bean,just gutted,ripped and optimized.
there are several, hydro, which is like stock,just performance enhanced, black jellybean, optimized for other stuff.
just research the differences...and read the reviews...the users might have issues that havrnt been worked out yet.
to gain root access to the files and delete system apps, *buy* Root Explorer.
then change a folders view from, r/o to r/w, becareful what u delete.
ALWAYS BACKUP BEFORE MESSING AROUND!!
ANYTHING else?
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Thanks again for your help. I completed my backup in a couple minutes, then used titanium backup for the apps. I will research the roms you mentioned and others. You solved all my problems...transformer related problems that is....have a good day.
TF700?
Hey guys, I have the same problem as OP and the subsequent poster only that my device is a TF700, can you guys tell me if this method works for the infinity?
CyberdyneSystems said:
flash any rom, thats made for the tablet, the rom will be based off the recent os,like jelly bean,just gutted,ripped and optimized.
there are several, hydro, which is like stock,just performance enhanced, black jellybean, optimized for other stuff.
just research the differences...and read the reviews...the users might have issues that havrnt been worked out yet.
to gain root access to the files and delete system apps, *buy* Root Explorer.
then change a folders view from, r/o to r/w, becareful what u delete.
ALWAYS BACKUP BEFORE MESSING AROUND!!
ANYTHING else?
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As far as I know, you can only flash custom JB ROMS that are based off the JB bootloader. Once you did the OTA upgrade to JB, the bootloader was updated as well. If you try to flash any ROMS that are based off the ICS bootloader, you're going to brick your tablet. That's what I keep reading. I'm still on a locked tablet, but I read everything on the forums.
CyberdyneSystems said:
Drop CWM... download/flash TWRP (team win recovery partition) i call them TWiRP, lol
But, with CWM, it just stood still for 30min?! i tried 3 times...nothing
flashed over the alternate recovery from TWRP, and whalA! i can do backups
plus the TWRP gui is ALOT more user friendly, and alot more options.
go here, http: //teamw.in /project /twrp
on the right, top, choose your device...
its the same way as with CWM and FastBoot..
But...
I still cant get ROOT either, busybox SAYS, rooted, but SU and Titanium backup say no root, so does RootExplorer...
so im stuck at that part...
im running, JB 4.1.1
my steps i did:
downloaded/installed asus unlocker tool
followed the directions to install cwm/TWRP ( i chose TWRP, cause CWM is a POS with this tablet)
ran/flashed that root-signed.zip, it said SUCCESS
rebooted..
it said, Optimizing Apps 1 of 140
then loads fine, but like you its givng me LIMITED root access...
**************************** UPDATE ***********************************
This method i just did and got Rooted successfully on the UNLOCKED version of Asus JellyBean 4.1.1
original posting:
http:// forum.xda-developers.com /showthread.php?t=1845377
****************************************************************************************
like i said, i JUST did this and it worked!
Now, RootExplorer,Titanium backup,RootChecker,SU, they all now see i have 100% root access
*p/s
do not use TitaniumBackup for restoring...use TWRP (or CWM) TB screws crap up...
its best to use it for Restoring Apps, or Cleaning Davilik Cache..etc, but DO NOT use it to restore system files/structures...
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Hey I have a similar problem for k3 note (k50a40) can you help me with that
Thanks
Update : Problem Solved
Hi all,
My phone is 2.3.5 stock with sense 3.0
I have followed the easy root kit to successfully updated hboot, unlocked bootloader, installed CWM and rooted with superuser working just fine.
However, I did a factory reset from the Settings afterwards, and superuser started to misbehave:
1. it either won't load with a complete white screen.
2. Or it would load successfully but won't be notified when other apps trying to request root access.
I have booted the phone into recovery and flashed the su.zip couple times, but nothing has changed for the better.
I am wondering if I have to
1. rerun the root kit one more time to unlock BT, flash CWM and install SU.
2. or have to go back to the original state by rerunning the RUUxx.exe file downloaded from HTC, then run root kit.
2.1 Will rerun RUU clean up all the CWM and SU stuff and go back to the original state?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
ktan.us said:
Hi all,
My phone is 2.3.5 stock with sense 3.0
I have followed the easy root kit to successfully updated hboot, unlocked bootloader, installed CWM and rooted with superuser working just fine.
However, I did a factory reset from the Settings afterwards, and superuser started to misbehave:
1. it either won't load with a complete white screen.
2. Or it would load successfully but won't be notified when other apps trying to request root access.
I have booted the phone into recovery and flashed the su.zip couple times, but nothing has changed for the better.
I am wondering if I have to
1. rerun the root kit one more time to unlock BT, flash CWM and install SU.
2. or have to go back to the original state by rerunning the RUUxx.exe file downloaded from HTC, then run root kit.
2.1 Will rerun RUU clean up all the CWM and SU stuff and go back to the original state?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Try reflashing SU in CWM or flash superSU...you don't need to run the tool or a RUU.
glevitan said:
Try reflashing SU in CWM or flash superSU...you don't need to run the tool or a RUU.
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Thanks for your advice.
I did flash SU several times to no avail. I can see the SuperUser in the app drawer, it just won't work as before.
So I can flash superSU in the same way in CWM?
Would that override SuperUser or they would just co-exist?
Thanks
Flashing SuperSU did the trick!!!
Much to my pleasant surprise, SuperUser is automatically removed! At least I don't see it in the app drawer anymore.
It is rooted again now!
Thanks a lot
Glevitan rocks!
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