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[Q] Hide root access from app

Since there is no sensation XE forum i'll post this one here. So i've finally managed to root my sensation xe again (/cheer). The thing is i have an app (Yelo TV, belgium tv network telenet android app) that refuses to stream recorded shows since the device is rooted. Now i've got "Hide My Root" Installed and hid the su binairy. But it still detects root access and won't stream.
So i'm asking all of ya (but primairly the rooted sensation xe, yelo tv users) have any of you managed to restore streaming on this rooted device?
oh and installed titanium backup pro too, but can't seem to figure out how to create backup for all my aps in 1 go (or is that the update.zip feature). Really don't wanna go an create a backup for the 6 dozen aps i got installed. Oh and does anyone know a good ad blocker. There used to be one in the market called AdFree or something but looks like it's gone.

go to the superuser app
navigate to the tv app and select deny for root permissions
about adblocker you can use adaway app

can't navigate to it, as it's not in the su app. It doesn't the tv app doesn't trigger a superuser root access request. The app sees on it's own that the device is rooted. Or do i need su elite for that? (currently using the non-elite app) or a different su app.

I believe the app supersu has a temp u root feature. You could try that and see if it helps you may need to full unrrot superuser first, then add supersu
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A couple of days ago I found an app which is able to "hide" your root access, but it needs to be activated manually before launching the problematic app. google for it, found it on one of the top search results (it is on google play). It specifically mentions it enables using apps such as Google Video and the likes, so I guess you should try it.

@Heavy Metal: supersu, temp u root? No idea what ur on about. I sure as hell won't be losing my root over 1 app. Ill watch the stuff on TV then.
@astar: i would if you'd say the name. As i said, i have "hide my root" installed. Even if i tell it to hide the su binairy, yelo TV still detectq the root and won't stream.
Edit: tried supersu. Said the binairy needed an update. Normal installation won't work, other one requires cow or another one. Can't i push it via adb or something. Custom recovery makes it impossible for ota updates. (Not that this phone has been given any. No idea if it even will be updated to 4.1 let alone 5)

Ch3vr0n said:
@Heavy Metal: supersu, temp u root? No idea what ur on about. I sure as hell won't be losing my root over 1 app. Ill watch the stuff on TV then.
@astar: i would if you'd say the name. As i said, i have "hide my root" installed. Even if i tell it to hide the su binairy, yelo TV still detectq the root and won't stream.
Edit: tried supersu. Said the binairy needed an update. Normal installation won't work, other one requires cow or another one. Can't i push it via adb or something. Custom recovery makes it impossible for ota updates. (Not that this phone has been given any. No idea if it even will be updated to 4.1 let alone 5)
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It won't get any further official updates. And as for SuperSU, just allow it to update, it will do the job. And all the updates we might need are available as custom ROMs (although without the apps you want to use).
I think I might have just got it. this app came with the phone, right? So maybe making it a "user" app would work, as it's system privileges allow it to detect root binary even if it's hidden (system apps can do whatever they want, without asking for permission). Create a backup of the whole ROM first, so you won't lose the app. Then copy it to the SD card, delete it from /system/app and then open it with a file explorer, it will install the app. It might just work.
Edit: The app I fount was exactly what you used.

supersu won't update it. its a htc phone so needs custom recovery and no. Yelo TV did not come with the phone.
anyone got the latest su binairy ? the one i have dates from 29/02/2008 and is 21.8kb in size
oh and supersu fked up my root seriously. Said it found conflicting aps and needed to uninstall them. so allowed it to do so. so it removed all updates from "system ap". Now everything that had root access no longer does and when it asks for permission it gets denied

Ch3vr0n said:
supersu won't update it. its a htc phone so needs custom recovery and no. Yelo TV did not come with the phone.
anyone got the latest su binairy ? the one i have dates from 29/02/2008 and is 21.8kb in size
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You don't have a custom recovery? And as far as I know, it is able to update itself, there are choices for updating.

no i don't have a custom recovery, installed the latest superuser app from play store

Ch3vr0n said:
no i don't have a custom recovery, installed the latest superuser app from play store
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Since you are rooted, why not installing? It's quite out of the discussion, but you should, as it only gives you benefits in the normal situation (There will be no OTAs in the future, and anyway, it allows you to backup and restore your phone should anything happens. Since you are rooted I guess you have your bootloader unlocked via HTCUnlock or S-Off.

so managed to update to latest binary and superuser version (3.1.3) according to superuser itself. Then ran SuperSU still claims a binairy update so did that one too. Then removed the outdated superuserapp from ChainsSSD
yes, i'm s-OFF (did that when back on android 2.3.4). Still doesn't fix the fact that the app won't stream. but nvm. After updating binairy and apk, Yelo now throws a different error. "failed to communicate with digicorder"
though i did find a page claiming a superuser version 3.1.4 http://nishantn3.blogspot.be/2013/04/latest-superuserapk-v31447-su-v3218.html
now where in SuperSU do i hide the root or deny root checking for yeloTV

Ch3vr0n said:
so managed to update to latest binary and superuser version (3.1.3) according to superuser itself. Then ran SuperSU still claims a binairy update so did that one too. Then removed the outdated superuserapp from ChainsSSD
yes, i'm s-OFF (did that when back on android 2.3.4). Still doesn't fix the fact that the app won't stream. but nvm. After updating binairy and apk, Yelo now throws a different error. "failed to communicate with digicorder"
though i did find a page claiming a superuser version 3.1.4 http://nishantn3.blogspot.be/2013/04/latest-superuserapk-v31447-su-v3218.html
now where in SuperSU do i hide the root or deny root checking for yeloTV
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You can not deny root checking, but you can deny root access for it. But to understand how it works, did it request root access? Try removing it from the list in SuperSU.

I said that in my first post. I doesn't even ask for root access, it just sees that the device is rooted. One of the sites i found claimed they were checking for /system/bin/su
even with SuperSU (disabled and hidden), it still detects root access (even after i killed the yeloTV process) after hiding su. Could it be because SU is running as user and not /system.

use xprivacy (xposed framework) to block su in yelo app (under shell menu), works for me!

Could you provide links to what I need and what I need to do.
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Try rootcloak it's in the play store
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Tried and failed will contact the Dev though. Weird thing is that the yelo app does allow me TV on my nexus 7 2013, do I wonder why it sit work on cm 10.2
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Netflix does not work on my S8+

Hello,
i never had problems using Netflix on all my other phones/devices. Even if rooted (actually, all my devices are rooted).
But on my S8+, netflix starts fine, i can login, but as soon as i play a movie, i get a message (in German):
"Es ist ein Problem mit der Wiedergabe des Videos aufgetreten. Bitte versuchen Sie es erneut (5.2)"
There is a problem playing this movie 5.2.
Downloading of the movie works fine, but playing back the downloaded movie also does not work. Error:
"Es liegt ein Problem mit der Videodatei vor (102.2.6)
Problem with the video file.
I already signed out, cleaned all the storage, uninstalled, reinstalled -> same error!
Reinstalled my phone using the new stock firmware(rooted again using magisk)
Now i can't find Netflix anymore in the playstore. Already deleted data&cache for Playstore and rebooted-> now Certified
In Magisk, Safetynet is Green (OK)
Restored Netflix from Titanium backup -> can download, but playing (stream&download) still NOK.
Anyone else got this problem?

Termi11 said:
Reinstalled my phone using the new stock firmware(rooted again using magisk)
Now i can't find Netflix anymore in the playstore. Already deleted data&cache for Playstore and rebooted-> now Certified
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Have you tried using Netflix before rooting again?

No, but on a friend's S8+ it works fine (without root)
Btw: Does supersu root work with the S8+, or only magisk?

I had the same problem but deleting liboemcrypto.so in system/libs/ fixed it

Unfortunately, after a complete Stock reinstall without root, and Developer mode, oem unlock & usb debug disabled, Netflix is not found anymore in Playstore! Device certification is uncertified..
After Playstore Data&cache deleted, restart phone, still no netflix, but also the field "Device certification" is not there anymore. No info about certification.
ALL updates are installed.
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Before, i had:
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Is it possible to downgrade, and try again to the "older" firmware?

Sorry, don't know why, but after some times, netflix is available again in the playstore. Installed, and playback OK (without root, dev mode, oem unlock and usb debug disabled)
Now rooted again (with supersu SR3), and no netflix in playstore..... (also restore every app at the beginning did not install netflix.)
Edit:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/05/13/netflix-vanishing-play-store-rooted-users/

Yup seems Netflix is now blocked for rooted users.

Termi11 said:
Unfortunately, after a complete Stock reinstall without root, and Developer mode, oem unlock & usb debug disabled, Netflix is not found anymore in Playstore! Device certification is uncertified..
After Playstore Data&cache deleted, restart phone, still no netflix, but also the field "Device certification" is not there anymore. No info about certification.
ALL updates are installed.
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Before, i had:
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Is it possible to downgrade, and try again to the "older" firmware?
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i had that issue 2 days ago...uncertified playstore=no netflix.
if u have a uncertied in playstore restore to stock lock oem in options again then do a full factory reset and then ull be able to get certified in playstore to find netflix in search.
now if u root again ull not be allow to download netflix from playstore i think u can still install it as normal apk.

I am stock and I have uncertified play store and I see Netflix and everything works.
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Netflix is blocking rooted phones and unlocked bootloader.
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BratPAQ said:
Netflix is blocking rooted phones and unlocked bootloader.
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This. It is count to be a new policy for them do to restrictions with there licensing for movies. It might be good to hold off on rooting it you use Netflix. It may become like Samsung Pay where it will no longer work if you are rooted. Even on magisk

Maybe related or not - but i have similair issues with Amazon Prime video and NEtflix
- I am rooted - using jeese's first twrp image
i've encountered the following:
- stream netflix video - no problem
- download netflix watch offline - not possible - error: there is a problem wit the video file 102.2.6
- watch amazon prime streaming or downloaded - not possible: error code: decryption failure
i tried removing the liboemcrypto.so script
any thoughts on how to fix
anything to do with the forced disabling of decryption during installation of twrp and rooting?

Netflix works fine on root with Magisk and MagiskSU, although I'm unsure if that extends to SuperSU. If you're just using Magisk(SU), use a root browser to delete liboemcrypto.so and it will work as another user has pointed out further up. I can confirm this worked for me at least.
Could it be detecting root with SuperSU? I had to reflash my stock boot.IMG and remove SuperSU to access another app that was blocking access because it was still detecting root. I neglected to try with Netflix with SuperSU installed but could it potentially be the culprit?

xeathpk said:
Netflix works fine on root with Magisk and MagiskSU, although I'm unsure if that extends to SuperSU. If you're just using Magisk(SU), use a root browser to delete liboemcrypto.so and it will work as another user has pointed out further up. I can confirm this worked for me at least.
Could it be detecting root with SuperSU? I had to reflash my stock boot.IMG and remove SuperSU to access another app that was blocking access because it was still detecting root. I neglected to try with Netflix with SuperSU installed but could it potentially be the culprit?
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How did you delete it bro? Whenever i try to delete it i get the message operationele failed in root explorer
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I used ES File Explorer. Give it a try if you want. When you download it, click on the hamburger (option) menu and enable an option labelled "Root Explorer". Then navigate to the file in question and delete. Fair warning, the app is a bloated ad filled turd these days. Probably better off using a better app than the current version if you plan on using it long term.

Here's why Netflix no longer works on rooted or unlocked devises. There's a way around it though.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...rootedunlocked-devices-app-still-working-now/
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bei mir geht netflix perfekt, habe es von einem Backup installiert und alles klappt.
on my phone (s8) netflix is working perfectly. I have restored the apk from a backup
my phone is rooted and runing the renovated ice rom

Had the same problem, now solved.
Google Play showed uncertified, even after hiding SU with magisk. After erasing Google Play data it turned certified.
Despite that, Netflix still didn't play videos (error 5.2)
Then erased liboemcrypto.so in system/lib/ using ES File Explorer (Total Commander couldn't erase it for some reason so I installed ES for 5 minutes to do the job and then unisnstalled it - too many ads).
Netflix then had some weird behaviour after that so I reinstalled it and videos now play with no problem.

I read somewhere (think it was on reddit), that netflix closed someone's account due to "illegally" watching streams using a non certified device !?

Termi11 said:
I read somewhere (think it was on reddit), that netflix closed someone's account due to "illegally" watching streams using a non certified device !?
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Don't believe everything you read.
I only use netflix to stream to chromecast. That still works fine. Do you all watch it on your phone?

5.3.6.4?

This is downloading on my device? Is this going to brick it?

No it's fine. Lots of us received that update the days. I don't see anything new but the performance after the update seems very good.
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Why would you think it would brick your device?
Did any of the previous updates brick it?
I know the number looks strange - it really should be 5.6.... not 5.3, but that's a mistake on Amazon's end as the "Learn more" link to the User Guide has the correct number.

OP had probably downgraded his tablet to a earlier version of FireOS like I did and installed the play store and nova launcher. I havent used it in a few days but when i got it out today, it said it downloaded and installed 5.3.6.4 on 11/11/18 at 1:16am... which is weird because I had previously used this guide to downgrade to 5.4.0.0 ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/fire-7-2017-7th-gen-downgrade-debloat-t3699937 ) and this "update" seems to have downgraded it even further. But nothing has changed except the version number. Lockscreen ads and all the bloat is still gone and nova is still my launcher, so having the update message appear is very head scratching...
BTW, i did the downgrade to 5.4.0.0 MONTHS ago, and have never seen an update message until today. In fact, if I went into the Device Options and selected System Update, it wouldn't allow me into the setting...it would just kick me back to the home screen. Now it DOES allow me into the setting. Very strange.

5.3.6.4 Update remove root?....
After receiving the 5.3.6.4 update on my HD 10 (11/15/18) -
Lock Screen Ads re-appeared on reboot
Titanium Backup - "no longer finds root" (and in turn, no longer works)
SuperSu - No longer works
Nova Launcher remains in-place oddly enough
I have since theoritically (read on) uninstalled all apps mentioned above and re-rooted via kingoroot and can access a root prompt via ADB (id reflects uid=0(root) gid=0(root) context=u:r:init:s0), however I have been unable to update the binaries for SuperSU despite multiple re-installs and reboots (I'm running the previously working v2.79 btw). Additionally, when I now run a fresh install of Titanium BackUp, all I get is an ongoing "Detecting SU & Busybox..." message onscreeen that leads to no where (I just re-installed BusyBox prior) AND when I run Root Checker, it relects no root as well, despite both kingoroot reflecting root within it's app and my ability to run su via an adb shell on my PC., though please also note that I am unable to run su via a shell/terminal emulater installed on the device ("su: not found").
Thoughts?....thanks in advance for the assist.
Peace.

Any ROM on which VR-Secure GO banking app works?

Hello,
In order to do online banking I need to receive the TAN.
But this app won't let me even start, it opens the browser and tells me it detected root,
so I disabled root in the settings, restarted, even cleaned the cache and reinstalled but it still won't let me use it.
Do you know any ROM that supports my banking app?
Or another question: Does it even matter which TAN app I use?
I'm all new to online banking.
Maybe you can check if it works on your ROM, please let me know.
Thanks for your time in advance!

You can use the banking app with magisk. you need the "airfrozen" app and freeze the magisk app before you use the vr banking app and it will work.

This doesn't work here.
Hiding Magisk with "Airfrozen" on a rooted S8 with stock rom let VRSecureGO-App still complain of the device being jailbraked or rooted.
I froze Magisk
root checker app says device is not properly rooted
deleted all Date of VRSecureGo in Settings/Apps
VRSecure not working as described
On a Lineage 16 on installed on a S5 mini without root VRSecureGo won't work either.

Question I want try to unroot my pixel 7 pro but...

Hi, I use root in all my devices from a lot of time but now I'm 41yo and no more interested in this.
I use root "now only" for
1) call recording (BCR);
2) SwifthBackup;
3) Revanced.
So, call recorder seems to be installed also without root: just put apk in system app directory!
... but, how I can move an apk in system directory without root or twrp, and with locked bootloader?
SwifthBackup can work without root? I don't remember but I can search.
Revanced isn't a problem, I can use with microG.
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Any help about my doubts?
I want try also because VPN not work, and after a months of email with support "seems" can be related to unlocked/rooted device.
I want just try.
Ty.

Without root, Swift Backup can backup app APK files, but not the app data. It does allow you to grant adb permissions through Shizuku, but I never figured out what [if anything] that allows it to do. I wasn't able to backup app data with ADB privelages.
I don't know the answer to the Call Recording issue.

lupastro82 said:
Hi, I use root in all my devices from a lot of time but now I'm 41yo and no more interested in this.
I use root "now only" for
1) call recording (BCR);
2) SwifthBackup;
3) Revanced.
So, call recorder seems to be installed also without root: just put apk in system app directory!
... but, how I can move an apk in system directory without root or twrp, and with locked bootloader?
SwifthBackup can work without root? I don't remember but I can search.
Revanced isn't a problem, I can use with microG.
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Any help about my doubts?
I want try also because VPN not work, and after a months of email with support "seems" can be related to unlocked/rooted device.
I want just try.
Ty.
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I imagine that, once you move that .apk to the system app directory (while rooted), once you unroot, it should still stay there and probably be accessible; but I'm unsure whether successfully running it will be possible -- it depends on the call recording app and if the app requires root to run. If it doesn't and it simply needs root just to be inserted, then I imagine it would probably work if you unroot.
But I have never heard of this method of getting a mod or add-on to work by inserting it in the system app directory...it's fascinating...
Like you said, ReVanced doesn't necessarily need root to work; it just works better with it. Swift Backup will only in a basic way be able to back your device up without root access.
But if you are simply just trying to get a certain VPN to work -- and in the end you don't want to lose root -- you could try doing the numerous root-hiding methods. There are many games, banking apps, and streaming apps that won't work with root (without even giving you a warning that it's because of root detection sometimes) that, once you hide root successfully, are able to run it. It sounds like that could possibly be the case for your VPN.
There are these you can try (if you haven't yet); Zygisk Deny List, UniversalSafetyNetFix (Displax mod works best with P7P), Shamiko, HideMyApp, Magisk Delta, etc.
Also, please be aware (or reminded if you know already) that while unrooting will not wipe and reset your device, locking your bootloader requires wiping the device and you losing everything! You'll be able to get some stuff restored through Google One Backup/Sync, but most everything will need to be set back up and/or lost. And if all you are seeking is to get a VPN to work, I really highly doubt that the app/service goes so far as to detect if you have an unlocked bootloader; it seems there are some banking apps that go that far, but most apps out there don't go that far, and hearing a VPN does would be a first...
Good luck!

Just Google VPN. Do not work anymore from about two months and seems can be a root/unlocked issue.
Anyway, u're right. Ty so much.