I've been looking all over Google trying to find a way to remove superuser without rooting my phone again. I'm trying to be legit and use my phone completely stock, but somehow when I did the Odin restore, the superuser app still got installed as a system app.
Is there a way to remove it without rooting?
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Did you flash the rooted stock image?
ming3r said:
Did you flash the rooted stock image?
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Now that I think about it. I did. Then when I did the OTA, root got taken away
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For future reference 2 things you would want to remove to unroot fully are the supersu/superuser apk in /system/app and /system/xbin/su. Its just better practice to flash a stock unrooted image instead though.
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For future reference 2 things you would want to remove to unroot fully are the supersu/superuser apk in /system/app and /system/xbin/su. Its just better practice to flash a stock unrooted image instead though.
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Okay. I will wear the dunce hat for this one. I'll root and remove those.
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My question is this my A2 was acting up so I used the files found on the forum's obviously I am returned to stock but if I used rootkeeper to back up root files can I use it to restore root or will I have to reroot my phone.
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BIGDADDYXXL said:
My question is this my A2 was acting up so I used the files found on the forum's obviously I am returned to stock but if I used rootkeeper to back up root files can I use it to restore root or will I have to reroot my phone.
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I'm not sure but I think you'll have to reroot. I would just use the 1 click. It's pretty fast.
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I wouldn't recommend rootkeeper as it has caused a failure when trying to flash the stock image to return from softbricks.
BIGDADDYXXL said:
My question is this my A2 was acting up so I used the files found on the forum's obviously I am returned to stock but if I used rootkeeper to back up root files can I use it to restore root or will I have to reroot my phone.
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Rootkeeper cannot keep root if you wipe the system partition (which restoring from the fxz does).
It only really functions in in update situtations (hence "OTA" rootkeeper).
You'll have to re-root.
I wouldn't recommend rootkeeper as it has caused a failure when trying to flash the stock image to return from softbricks.
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I haven't heard of any issues restoring the fxz due to rootkeeper...
But the recent 2.3.6 leaks- THOSE will keep you from flashing back to stock.
Yesterday I rooted my 8013 note with UEALGB software and tried to make a nandroid in high on android cwm. It would reboot recovery everytime i started the backup process. So i flashed TWRP through goo manager app then tried to make a nandroid and the same thing would happen. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
Edit: I just tried to flash the stock recovery and it seems like I am stuck with cwm or twrp. I flashed stock recovery through Odin and it said it was successful but when I reboot into recovery I still have custom recovery.
Edit: Seems to only happen when I try to backup the system partition.
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I get the same problem, my device will reboot about a third of the way through the backup on both cwm and twrp.
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Glad I am not the only one
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What method did you use to root your Note 10.1?
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What method did you use to root your Note 10.1?
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Zeodmaxs root without recovery first then I went back and flashed high on android cwm through Odin later in the night because I wanted to start playing around with stuff.
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The root injected image causes problems. I think you're gonna have to ODIN the original image back on it to fix it. Search around, it's here somewhere.
Go for method #2 next time. Roots without an issue.
Did you flash the the Superuser.zip file after flashing Zedomaxs cwm.tar fie in odin? This is needed to get true root priveleges.
Not sure why you can't reflash a stock rom though, that's how I've always gotten rid of root access to revert back to stock...
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Did you flash the the Superuser.zip file after flashing Zedomaxs cwm.tar fie in odin? This is needed to get true root priveleges.
Not sure why you can't reflash a stock rom though, that's how I've always gotten rid of root access to revert back to stock...
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I didn't flash the superuser.zip. I have root while in android though. I will try to flash it and see if that helps.
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Flashed super user zip and its still a no go, still rebooting when trying to make a nandroid
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Everything was fine with the root however I used a font app installer that got the phone stuck in a boot loop (on the rainbow screen). How do I get back to rooted JB?
Did you do a back up of your original rom? You need to get back into recovery...
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No I didn't. I didn't see that in the instructions or I missed it. Any thoughts on how to get back to rooted JB?
Well if the font app got you into the boot loop then I don't think you lost root, I would get back into recovery wipe cache and hit reboot... See if that works... Good luck
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Unfortunately, I tried that. I think I did an accidental factory reset too but nothing has brought it back from the boot rainbow screen.
Did you unlock using EZ Unlock v1.2? You only mentioned that you rooted.
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No, I didn't use that. I followed the instructions to root found here (worked no problem until I met that $&#^%#& app) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439 I think I can reset using Odin I just don't know what to use
Aight, well did you unlock the bootloader? Your response dictates the suggested route to resolve this.
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I did follow the instructions to unlock the bootloader
If that's the case then you just need to boot into recovery and flash a rom. If you were running just stock rooted & unlocked VRBLK3, it's easier to just flash a rooted stock rom like the official VRBLK3 leak here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2034118
Try just flashing that, without wiping, then boot into the rom.
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If you were on a custom rom, just reflash that rom via recovery and you'll be fine. Unfortunately you lose all your settings of you wipe data in recovery so try reflashing either option without wiping if you absolutely need to try recovering whatever data already exists in your current rom. If this doesn't work, format data, wipe cache then flash the rom.
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I will give it a shot and let you know. Thanks so much! I was on stock ROM btw.
Cool, this should work
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Ok, this is a zip file. Does it have to be on the phone? If so, how do I put it there?
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Ok, this is a zip file. Does it have to be on the phone? If so, how do I put it there?
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Yes it does need to be there. If you have an sdcard just drag and drop onto it directly then flash in your custom recovery. Conversely, you should be able to boot into recovery and try connecting your phone to the laptop then dragging the zip over.
The longer method will be to Odin flash VRBLK3 and start all over from there.
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I am in Clockwork Mod recovery and my comp is not recognizing my phone as it did earlier.
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I am in Clockwork Mod recovery and my comp is not recognizing my phone as it did earlier.
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I don't use CWM but did you go to Mounts and Storage and select "Mount /sdcard"? Does it connect now?
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I went there but it didn't seem to do anything when I selected mount sdcard and conversely didn't connect either
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I went there but it didn't seem to do anything when I selected mount sdcard and conversely didn't connect either
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Aight well since that failed, you have to do this the long way: Odin flash the VRBLK3 rooted image from your laptop onto your phone. Choose one of the two images for VRBLK3 and follow the directions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
Edit: I realize I didn't ask but do you have an sd card?
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That worked! Thanks so much. Now, what is the best practice for backing things up so that I don't have this problem again? Should I root first then backup? Do I still have to unlock bootloader? Just wanting to handle this properly from this point forward.
It should be rooted already if you installed the Odin files from MrRobinson thread. It should come with either SuperSU or SuperUser correct? You also should still be unlocked but you can re-unlock using EZ Unlock v.1.2 from the following thread and you're undeniably unlocked. You'll hear a brief audio message if it worked.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
Also, please perform a nandroid back in CWM so you have something stable to return to if something goes awry in the future. That backup would have cut all this down to one simple step. You don't need to be unlocked to perform a nandroid however you do need to be rooted with a custom recovery.
Lastly, perform an IMEI backup using the "Comprehensive IMEI Backup" thread in the dev section. Do this and save the resulting Synergy zip from backup methods A and B in more than one place not on your phone. This is more so a precaution because flashing things in recovery can and may result in a complete loss of connection with Verizon.
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Hey Folks,
(Sorry if this is duplicated, though I couldn't find an answer in my brief search?)
Current phone is rooted w/ touchwiz stock and Clockworks. I got notice today from verizon that 4.1.2 is available. I have not chosen to install that over the air as I assumed it would wipe my root. Wondering if there is an easy way to flash the update onto my phone w/o having to update with verizon over the air, and then re root etc?
Here you go,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38814571
Id est quod est
Just back up root with voodoo root keeper from the market, flash stock recovery with ez recovery and relock with ez unlock version 1.2. Take ota, then restore root, flash recovery of choice and unlock again. It's what I did and haven't had any issues.
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mav3rick478 said:
Just back up root with voodoo root keeper from the market, flash stock recovery with ez recovery and relock with ez unlock version 1.2. Take ota, then restore root, flash recovery of choice and unlock again. It's what I did and haven't had any issues.
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Seems like a lot of work when you can just flash a zip and be done with it.
Id est quod est
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Seems like a lot of work when you can just flash a zip and be done with it.
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This method worked great for me. Also flashed the new VRBMB1 modem and rpm at the same time.
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Seems like a lot of work when you can just flash a zip and be done with it.
Id est quod est
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Seems like less to me since no need for Odin and its really only a few taps but to each his own.
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mav3rick478 said:
Seems like less to me since no need for Odin and its really only a few taps but to each his own.
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You don't use Odin to flash a zip lol.
The way you said is fine but with this you just boot to recovery and flash the zip, that's it.
Id est quod est
My bad didn't realize but learn something new everyday. But does that method wipe stuff like text and pics, etc?
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mav3rick478 said:
My bad didn't realize but learn something new everyday. But does that method wipe stuff like text and pics, etc?
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Since I was going from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2, I dirty flashed without wiping anything (data, cache, dalvik), and everything was still there when I was done. Of course, I did full nandroid backup beforehand, in case things got screwed up.
I recently accepted the MF1 OTA update without unrooting. I'm a noob so really didn't think about it until it was too late. The update installed via TWRP and I lost root, custom recovery and bootloader is locked yet again. Just wondering if I could flash back to MB1 using Odin in download mode or are there any precautionary steps I need to take before trying to flash back? Or will it even work?
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Never heard of MF1 when did you get that update.
You can always try to odin back. Hopefully whatever mf1 is didn't break the root process and it causes a brick.
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I recently accepted the MF1 OTA update without unrooting. I'm a noob so really didn't think about it until it was too late. The update installed via TWRP and I lost root, custom recovery and bootloader is locked yet again. Just wondering if I could flash back to MB1 using Odin in download mode or are there any precautionary steps I need to take before trying to flash back? Or will it even work?
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Maybe i was thinking use EZrecovery to restore stock recovery. and use OTA rootkeeper from VooDoo. then just use EZrecovery to flash CWM again. the only thing i am worried about is the bootloader locking again.
I received the update early this morning. I had MD3 stock rooted but flashed back to MB1. Kept checking for software updates again for a couple of days and it kept saying none available until this morning. So I accepted it without thinking. . Here is a screenshot of the update. ..
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So I guess what I'm really trying to say is it safe to flash back to MB1 via odin with the bootloader being locked and having no root?
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I might would wait until you give one of the developers or senior members chance to look at it. You should be fine but you never know when they have put in a new patch.
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Ok sounds like a plan. Thanks so much for the help!! much appreciated!!
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Coming from rooted MD1
I temporarily unrooted the phone using voodoo ota rootkeeper
Restored stock recovery using ezrecovery for gs3
Proceeded to update via ota.. update begins, but fails (android down with triangle and exclamation point)
suggestions?
dumbstrong said:
Coming from rooted MD1
I temporarily unrooted the phone using voodoo ota rootkeeper
Restored stock recovery using ezrecovery for gs3
Proceeded to update via ota.. update begins, but fails (android down with triangle and exclamation point)
suggestions?
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It should print off an error log in /cache (I think) which tells you why it failed. I believe that it auto fails if you have a modified SystemUI, have Google Wallet installed, removed system apps, things of that nature.
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It should print off an error log in /cache (I think) which tells you why it failed. I believe that it auto fails if you have a modified SystemUI, have Google Wallet installed, removed system apps, things of that nature.
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That's probably it then, since I have removed a few of the Verizon apps using titanium backup. Thank you much
dumbstrong said:
That's probably it then, since I have removed a few of the Verizon apps using titanium backup. Thank you much
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No problem! If you do want to take the OTA, you can Odin flash VRBMB1 and have it update from there. Alternatively, Scrosler posted the rooted VRBMF1 rom in the dev section.
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