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[Q] Why does Super su says "No binaries installed"

Just flashed the factory Rom and got everything set up. I flashed TWRP then tried to flash the latest SuperSu to get root and it installed it but when I went to open it it would say that I don't have any binaries installed and I can't uninstall SuperSU either. I tried to install CWM Recovery and refresh it through there but I still have the same issues... :/ What am I doing wrong or how can I get my phone rooted properly? Thanks for any help!

Nocturnal86 said:
Just flashed the factory Rom and got everything set up. I flashed TWRP then tried to flash the latest SuperSu to get root and it installed it but when I went to open it it would say that I don't have any binaries installed and I can't uninstall SuperSU either. I tried to install CWM Recovery and refresh it through there but I still have the same issues... :/ What am I doing wrong or how can I get my phone rooted properly? Thanks for any help!
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You need to flash a kernel that is permissive and then flash SuperSU there are a few in the forums if you search you shall find them

Instead of a permissive kernel, simply use Chainfire's AutoRoot, which will flash a more secure kernel and SuperSU automatically. You don't even need TWRP for this. http://download.chainfire.eu/363/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hammerhead-hammerhead-nexus5.zip
Go to http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ to get AutoRoot for other devices.

aalaap said:
Instead of a permissive kernel, simply use Chainfire's AutoRoot, which will flash a more secure kernel and SuperSU automatically. You don't even need TWRP for this. http://download.chainfire.eu/363/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hammerhead-hammerhead-nexus5.zip
Go to http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ to get AutoRoot for other devices.
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So I flash this in ADB? Is the secure kernel the same as stock? and if I were to flash a customer kernel like FK would I lose root? Sorry for all the questions just trying to clarify some stuff so I'm not completely ignorant to what I'm doing lol

There's a batch file that does it. You run it in the bootloader, not ADB.
FK has a Lollipop compatible kernel, but try and root stock first. Then flash FK's Lollipop version (it's different) and run CF AutoRoot again. Just to be sure things are working. Personally, I'm going to use stock for a while, understand the performance and then try FK or EX or whatever, so I'll be able to tell the difference.

[Q] Problems rooting. Have s off and unlocked on lollipop.

Ok so I'm having this issue.... I do have s off and I'm unlocked from previously on KitKat. I flashed TWRP and tried flashing the latest SuperSU but it failed on multiple attempts. WinDroid says I'm already rooted when I try to do it but SuperSU gives me this message when I open it, "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!" Then it tells me to visit the forums for this problem so here I am.
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I remember when I originally unlocked and rooted the phone I did a temp root because I was having an issue rooting. All this makes me assume that there's some type of root files, probably out of date, that is showing WinDroid that I'm rooted and preventing me from using SuperSU. I would try to locate them but for some reason (I assume Lollipop) I can't access my system files anymore. My ES File Explorer just shuts down when I try. I know one of you guys has got an answer for me.

DWDahlinger said:
Ok so I'm having this issue.... I do have s off and I'm unlocked from previously on KitKat. I flashed TWRP and tried flashing the latest SuperSU but it failed on multiple attempts. WinDroid says I'm already rooted when I try to do it but SuperSU gives me this message when I open it, "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!" Then it tells me to visit the forums for this problem so here I am.
SIDE NOTE:
I remember when I originally unlocked and rooted the phone I did a temp root because I was having an issue rooting. All this makes me assume that there's some type of root files, probably out of date, that is showing WinDroid that I'm rooted and preventing me from using SuperSU. I would try to locate them but for some reason (I assume Lollipop) I can't access my system files anymore. My ES File Explorer just shuts down when I try. I know one of you guys has got an answer for me.
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Since you have TWRP installed do a android backup and install one of the rooted ROMs. Most will install SuperSu and BusyBox in the installation process.

DWDahlinger said:
Ok so I'm having this issue.... I do have s off and I'm unlocked from previously on KitKat. I flashed TWRP and tried flashing the latest SuperSU but it failed on multiple attempts. WinDroid says I'm already rooted when I try to do it but SuperSU gives me this message when I open it, "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!" Then it tells me to visit the forums for this problem so here I am.
SIDE NOTE:
I remember when I originally unlocked and rooted the phone I did a temp root because I was having an issue rooting. All this makes me assume that there's some type of root files, probably out of date, that is showing WinDroid that I'm rooted and preventing me from using SuperSU. I would try to locate them but for some reason (I assume Lollipop) I can't access my system files anymore. My ES File Explorer just shuts down when I try. I know one of you guys has got an answer for me.
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You need to flash the latest version of supersu. My hunch tells me you aren't using the latest version. Also, when you post for help once please don't continue making similar posts and threads. It makes it very hard for you to get the help you are looking for. You never responded to the last post I made to you last night about to unlock your bootloader either.
Es file explorer is crashing because of the webview for Android update. Uninstall that update and it will work again.

dottat said:
You need to flash the latest version of supersu. My hunch tells me you aren't using the latest version. Also, when you post for help once please don't continue making similar posts and threads. It makes it very hard for you to get the help you are looking for. You never responded to the last post I made to you last night about to unlock your bootloader either.
Es file explorer is crashing because of the webview for Android update. Uninstall that update and it will work again.
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Sorry I didn't see your response to my post. I only saw the others. Been trying to figure this stuff out since.
I think I flashed the latest version (2.46)? I used windroid. Pushed the file to the phone and installed it from the internal memory. Not sure of what the webview in Android update is or how to uninstall it. I will try the method you gave me in the other post. Thanks!
Update: Disabled webview for Android. Working now. Thanks!

SuperSU Update Available in Playstore

In January I installed SuperSU 2.6.2-3 in accordance with this forum. Interestingly, today I received notification from the Playstore to update SuperSU to 2.65 (dtd Feb 01, 2016). I don't know why I received this notification from the Playstore since I did not install from there and did not receive this notification much earlier. Also, I assume updating to 2.65 through the Playstore would not be a good idea.

Chainfire has recently decided that SuperSU 2.65 was Stable. Only Stable versions get pushed to the Play Store, so that's why you got an update. I believe it will be safe to install, but be sure to make a backup via TWRP first.

Funcionando en Moto g 2015 xt1543 México [MM]
Probé la actualización y todo bien ? OK

TVD1903 said:
Chainfire has recently decided that SuperSU 2.65 was Stable. Only Stable versions get pushed to the Play Store, so that's why you got an update. I believe it will be safe to install, but be sure to make a backup via TWRP first.
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But my first SuperSU flash was 2.65. And like many others on this forum who did the same, this version soft bricked my phone (stuck on unlocked boot loader screen). Are you saying 2.65 is safe to install on top of 2.6.2-3 but not safe as an initial install?

MrTooPhone said:
But my first SuperSU flash was 2.65. And like many others on this forum who did the same, this version soft bricked my phone (stuck on unlocked boot loader screen). Are you saying 2.65 is safe to install on top of 2.6.2-3 but not safe as an initial install?
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I think so yes, as the new version was designed as a version to be compatible with every version of Android an to be installed over older versions. Do make a backup though, and if you are afraid, just don't do it. It won't hurt to stay on an older version for a while. You can install the update to the app because that will not immediately install the actual SuperSU update. Do not accept the prompt when opening the app for updating the binary in that case though.

TVD1903 said:
I think so yes, as the new version was designed as a version to be compatible with every version of Android an to be installed over older versions. Do make a backup though, and if you are afraid, just don't do it. It won't hurt to stay on an older version for a while. You can install the update to the app because that will not immediately install the actual SuperSU update. Do not accept the prompt when opening the app for updating the binary in that case though.
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So what version of SuperSU do you have installed? How did you install that version? On top of a previous version or a fresh TWRP flash?

MrTooPhone said:
So what version of SuperSU do you have installed? How did you install that version? On top of a previous version or a fresh TWRP flash?
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I am using a Custom ROM with SuperSU built-in. I have however also used the Stock ROM with SuperSU v2.65, installed using TWRP.

Got the same notification, updated fine, updated also su binaries (asked by the app) and - everything works fine. Stock 6.0.

Well I was reluctant to try based on my first experience flashing 2.65. But I accepted the update via Playstore, SuperSU updated the binaries, rebooted, and all is still good.
I would assume all those rooting the G3 MM for the first time should use 2.62-3 then upgrade to 2.65.

MrTooPhone said:
I would assume all those rooting the G3 MM for the first time should use 2.62-3 then upgrade to 2.65.
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This is how I did mine when following the thread :
[GUIDE] [OSPREY] [MM] Install TWRP, Root and Xposed successfully on 6.0
Installed 2.62-3, then just received the 2.65 from the app store. No problems here either. Not sure about the TWRP update from 2.8.7 r7 to the 3.x.x versions though, but I am getting the impression that due to extensive changes it is not a good idea.

pjc123 said:
This is how I did mine when following the thread :
[GUIDE] [OSPREY] [MM] Install TWRP, Root and Xposed successfully on 6.0
Installed 2.62-3, then just received the 2.65 from the app store. No problems here either. Not sure about the TWRP update from 2.8.7 r7 to the 3.x.x versions though, but I am getting the impression that due to extensive changes it is not a good idea.
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I have had no issues backing up with twrp-osprey-3.0.0-r2.img. I have not tried restoring yet.

I see there was an update yesterday again from the play store (version 2.79). Has anyone tried it? I am on stock, root, with TWRP (3.0.2-r1). I see I am falling behind on TWRP as well, seeing it is at 3.0.2-r5.

pjc123 said:
I see there was an update yesterday again from the play store (version 2.79). Has anyone tried it? I am on stock, root, with TWRP (3.0.2-r1). I see I am falling behind on TWRP as well, seeing it is at 3.0.2-r5.
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don'tn worry ... the update works perfectly ...

..::Matr!x::.. said:
don'tn worry ... the update works perfectly ...
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Thanks.

pjc123 said:
I see there was an update yesterday again from the play store (version 2.79). Has anyone tried it? I am on stock, root, with TWRP (3.0.2-r1). I see I am falling behind on TWRP as well, seeing it is at 3.0.2-r5.
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I have received several updates since 2.62-3. All have installed from playstore just fine including 2.79. As an initial installation, I think 2.62-3 was the only one that installed as systemless without forcing a systemless installation. Once you have a successful installation, all updates should be as well.

Sorry I'm not able to help you but you can help me. I soft brick my Moto g xt2541 twice due to different super su and wrong recoveries . Can you please provide me links u used to root. My issue is listed here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/help/unable-to-root-moto-g-2015-1-gb-model-t3523471 your help is much appriciated
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mirpuri said:
Sorry I'm not able to help you but you can help me. I soft brick my Moto g xt2541 twice due to different super su and wrong recoveries . Can you please provide me links u used to root. My issue is listed here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/help/unable-to-root-moto-g-2015-1-gb-model-t3523471 your help is much appriciated
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
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I followed these directions eleven months ago for the initial unlock bootloader, TWRP recovery and root, using the versions of SuperSU and TWRP listed, however I did not install Xposed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/201...twrp-root-xposed-t3294588:confused::confused:
I have since updated to:
SuperSU 2.79
TWRP 3.0.2-r1
Caveat: My phone is a XT1540.

CM13 Root enabled, but not working

Didn't realized and tried to install SuperSU on CM13. Got a bootloop which I fixed with unSU.zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63615067&postcount=2459). Now I have no root even though root is enabled in developer options. Any suggestions?

Me too, just encountered this problem
Edit: Dirty flashed ROM from update, seems to be working now.

iammarrk said:
Didn't realized and tried to install SuperSU on CM13. Got a bootloop which I fixed with unSU.zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63615067&postcount=2459). Now I have no root even though root is enabled in developer options. Any suggestions?
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Wht did you flashed supersu when root was already available in developer options? :/

CM13 already have su binaries and to enable them you have to go in developer options -> root. If you flashed Sultan CM13 (which i really recommend) you have to install SU from here. Remember to keep the TWRP updated.
EDIT: i read again the first post. I guess unSU removes all the binaries, the ones from CM as well. Flash again the same ROM and gapps without wiping data and you should be good to go

Feburary update and root

I have rooted my Pixel and installed TWRP before after an update. But after this update, I installed RC1 of TWRP and it is installed now. But when I install the ZIP of SU through TWRP, I do the install and reboot then go into the playstore and install SuperSU and it says I am not rooted.. What am I doing wrong?

exbtlegends said:
I have rooted my Pixel and installed TWRP before after an update. But after this update, I installed RC1 of TWRP and it is installed now. But when I install the ZIP of SU through TWRP, I do the install and reboot then go into the playstore and install SuperSU and it says I am not rooted.. What am I doing wrong?
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Wrong version of SU? You need the beta, SU 2.79 SR3
Note the 9 in there, not an 8.

TonikJDK said:
Wrong version of SU? You need the beta, SU 2.79 SR3
Note the 9 in there, not an 8.
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I have 2.79 SR3. That's what I don't understand. The only thing I've tried different is the RC1 build of TWRP. I did have alpha 2 before. May go back to alpha and see if it lets me root

If you are just booting TWRP to install a zip, I find that Alpha 2 is more reliable than RC 1. There are times on RC 1 the initial popup doesn't show up for me, so then it won't install the zip. The times I've used Alpha 2 it has worked without issue.

alluringreality said:
If you are just booting TWRP to install a zip, I find that Alpha 2 is more reliable than RC 1. There are times on RC 1 the initial popup doesn't show up for me, so then it won't install the zip. The times I've used Alpha 2 it has worked without issue.
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Odd that the main release doesn't work but the alpha does. I tried multiple times in a row to get su to install. It says it is installing it and gives no errors. Reboot and no root