[Q] superSu help - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Whenever superSu asks for permission to run a root app my screen becomes unresponsive. Timer runs out and i am not able to apply grant permission. Help. This didnt use to happen when i was earlier rooted with towelroot. Right now also i ised towelroot

Have you tried re-flashing the supersu zip?

jameson21 said:
Have you tried re-flashing the supersu zip?
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Yes. Didnt work.
Btw by reflash the zip file you mean reinstall it from pkay store, right?

Pardon the ignorance. Just found out that flashing a zip file and installing apps from play store are 2 different things.
Well my bootloader is locked and neither do i have a custom recovery installed. So flashing doesnt seem to be an option right now.. If i am not missing anything.

Are you running 5.0? If so how the heck did you root with towelroot? AFAIK you can not root 5.0 that way. Maybe that is a problem.
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frenziedfemale said:
Are you running 5.0? If so how the heck did you root with towelroot? AFAIK you can not root 5.0 that way. Maybe that is a problem.
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No no. I am on kitkat only

Tried reinstalling it. This is what came up. I am on android 4.4.4 btw

You need to flash the supersu zip using fastboot:
teamandroid. com/2014/06/19/root-nexus-5-android-444-ktu84p-kitkat/2/ (you're going to have to fix that link because I have under 10 posts so the forum won't let me post..)
Additionally you need to have an unlocked bootloader

jameson21 said:
You need to flash the supersu zip using fastboot:
teamandroid. com/2014/06/19/root-nexus-5-android-444-ktu84p-kitkat/2/ (you're going to have to fix that link because I have under 10 posts so the forum won't let me post..)
Additionally you need to have an unlocked bootloader
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Why is it happening now? Didnt use to happen earlier..

You say you were rooted ...why did you re-root? It looks like you are no longer rooted. Did you do an update or anything?
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frenziedfemale said:
You say you were rooted ...why did you re-root? It looks like you are no longer rooted. Did you do an update or anything?
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I was rooted. I unrooted because i thought it was required to update to lollipop. But i dont have any intention to update to L for now.

rahul9five said:
I was rooted. I unrooted because i thought it was required to update to lollipop. But i dont have any intention to update to L for now.
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To get root again either flash the latest CF Auto Root in fastboot or flash the latest superSU.zip in recovery or flash a pre-rooted custom rom in a custom recovery.

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lost root after upgrading to 4.4.2

hi
this morning i have received the OTA, i ran it and it successfully updated to 4.4.2 however i no longer have root access.
so do i have to redo everything again (backup everything and reboot again) or is there any quick way to fix this?
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its like no one searches anymore...
just reflash a custom recovery and then flash supersu.zip again.
redjersey said:
hi
this morning i have received the OTA, i ran it and it successfully updated to 4.4.2 however i no longer have root access.
so do i have to redo everything again (backup everything and reboot again) or is there any quick way to fix this?
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Of course you lost root. That's normal. Just re-root. How did you root before?
jd1639 said:
Of course you lost root. That's normal. Just re-root. How did you root before?
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bet he used a toolkit.
Zepius said:
bet he used a toolkit.
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I'm guessing too.
Shoulda just flashed su zip after flashing the update then reboot
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I was using this method:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3beFx-3Ic4
to root my nexus 5.
redjersey said:
I was using this method:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3beFx-3Ic4
to root my nexus 5.
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Use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
installed supersu from google play, now it's fine
redjersey said:
installed supersu from google play, now it's fine
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I'm a bit surprised that installing the app from the market fixed it..... maybe I am missing something... LOL
Zepius said:
bet he used a toolkit.
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hell guys, why be snobs?
ive been around here for many years, had many, many devices, probably a hundred roms, and I use the toolkit because I find it easier...and have had no major problems.
so
After rooting with the toolkit, SuperSU was not showing up as an app. Installing it via play store worked for me too... - it asked if I wanted to update binaries, I chose normal instead of via twrp, and after doing that and a reboot, all is good...
cheers
Mark.
redjersey said:
installed supersu from google play, now it's fine
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If you accepted an OTA you will have to re-root manually or with the tool kit you originally used.
You can't simply install SuperSU from the Play Store and regain root. Sure the app will install (anyone can do this) but the binaries will be absent (i.e. no root).
You can test this by opening SuperSU. When you open it, it will tell you if it's working correctly.
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4.4.2 "up to date"?

rooted N5 with stock with exposed mods.
a few days ago i got the "download update", i already downloaded it, the phone booted into TWRP and i had to click reboot and it was still 4.4.2... and now there is no update
help?
Caniv said:
rooted N5 with stock with exposed mods.
a few days ago i got the "download update", i already downloaded it, the phone booted into TWRP and i had to click reboot and it was still 4.4.2... and now there is no update
help?
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You need to uninstall Xposed first, before upgrading. Refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217
Just download the full rooted stock ROM in android development and flash it without wipe from recovery.
It's actually fewer steps anyway.
OTA = revert system changes, boot recovery, flash, re-flash recovery, re-root
Rooted stock = boot recovery, flash
No brainer really. Flashing an OTA if rooted is a fool's errand
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rootSU said:
Just download the full rooted stock ROM in android development and flash it without wipe from recovery.
It's actually fewer steps anyway.
OTA = revert system changes, boot recovery, flash, re-flash recovery, re-root
Rooted stock = boot recovery, flash
No brainer really. Flashing an OTA if rooted is a fool's errand
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ty guys
say ROOTSU
If i do this do i still need to uninstall xposed?
if no do i still need to do anything else? like re root or somth?
Caniv said:
ty guys
say ROOTSU
If i do this do i still need to uninstall xposed?
if no do i still need to do anything else? like re root or somth?
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Nope. It's just flashing an entire, rooted ROM. You will have to install the Xposed framework again but the Xposed installer, all Xposed modules and all their data will remain intact
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rootSU said:
Nope. It's just flashing an entire, rooted ROM. You will have to install the Xposed framework again but the Xposed installer, all Xposed modules and all their data will remain intact
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might i trouble you for the right thread link?
can't seem to find the right one..
ty!
Caniv said:
might i trouble you for the right thread link?
can't seem to find the right one..
ty!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2771010
Edit. Do take a Nandroid first
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Unlocked boot loader with 4.4.4

Wondering what version of twrp to use to flash recovery for root or am I not able with new version 4.4.4
Droid Maxx
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boffster99 said:
Wondering what version of twrp to use to flash recovery for root or am I not able with new version 4.4.4
Droid Maxx
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Well, you can downgrade to 4.4, take the 4.4.4 OTA, and then flash the latest TWRP and install the apropiate root for the phone.
I was already at 4.4 then took the ota to 4.4.4 seems to be several versions of twrp. Just wondering what works for the maxx and does root change with the new ota?
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boffster99 said:
I was already at 4.4 then took the ota to 4.4.4 seems to be several versions of twrp. Just wondering what works for the maxx and does root change with the new ota?
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Use whatever version you want, 2.7 works though. The update didn't require stock recovery or removing of root though. Not sure what you mean by does root change but same process as it has always been.
akellar said:
Use whatever version you want, 2.7 works though. The update didn't require stock recovery or removing of root though. Not sure what you mean by does root change but same process as it has always been.
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So your saying you took the OTA with twrp? Or you manually flashed the update in twrp?
an21281 said:
So your saying you took the OTA with twrp? Or you manually flashed the update in twrp?
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Flashed in TWRP. Same end result with half the headache.
I thought I had to go back to stock to take the update so I did. Sorry I didn't keep twrp and do it that way. Oh well. Thanks for the replies I really appreciate it.
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joel_sinbad said:
Well, you can downgrade to 4.4, take the 4.4.4 OTA, and then flash the latest TWRP and install the apropiate root for the phone.
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Once on 4.4.4 - you cant downgrade, the bootloader wont allow you.
CrazyRussianXDA said:
Once on 4.4.4 - you cant downgrade, the bootloader wont allow you.
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Don't flash the motoboot.img, that's the bootloader, skip this line...
Im on the same boat.
Currently im on 4.4, unlocked bootloader and thats all.
In order to get root, should i flash first twrp, root and then take the ota?
And other question.. ¿Its possible to lock again the bootloader? Im afraid to unlock it again, i spend $25
conquesoextra said:
Im on the same boat.
Currently im on 4.4, unlocked bootloader and thats all.
In order to get root, should i flash first twrp, root and then take the ota?
And other question.. ¿Its possible to lock again the bootloader? Im afraid to unlock it again, i spend $25
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If your unlocked there is no way to lock the phone, flash twrp and boot into it, it will ask you to root on exiting.
Thank you ¿even if i try whit fastboot oem lock?

Root 5.0.1?

Hi I was going to use chainfires method but the best the web page it only sates 5.0 with the build number LRX210- which is different to 5.0.1?
Is there any way to root then?
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dec1153 said:
Hi I was going to use chainfires method but the best the web page it only sates 5.0 with the build number LRX210- which is different to 5.0.1?
Is there any way to root then?
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of course there is a way to root 5.0.1.
use fastboot to either flash a custom recovery (TWRP is probably your best bet), or use fastboot to just boot into the custom recovery without flashing. Either way, once your in recovery, flash SuperSU (download here http://download.chainfire.eu/641/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip)
done and done.
jss2 said:
of course there is a way to root 5.0.1.
use fastboot to either flash a custom recovery (TWRP is probably your best bet), or use fastboot to just boot into the custom recovery without flashing. Either way, once your in recovery, flash SuperSU (download here http://download.chainfire.eu/641/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip)
done and done.
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You sir are very wrong, you cannot flash that zip in recovery because it no longer works with lollipop... (Sigh)
PS. I have a custom recovery and unlocked boot loader so your suggestion are invalid
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dec1153 said:
You sir are very wrong, you cannot flash that zip in recovery because it no longer works with lollipop... (Sigh)
PS. I have a custom recovery and unlocked boot loader so your suggestion are invalid
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actually, it does work. with 5.0.1, I'm rooted. Except when I flashed 5.0.1, SuperSU v2.40 hadn't yet been released, so I rooted with SuperSU v2.37, and then updated via the playstore when 2.40 came out. but it definitely works with Lollipop.
p.s. you need to have an unlocked bootloader to install a custom recovery (which is what I suggested doing). So in fact, my suggestion is completely valid and 100% relevant. In fact, I had assumed that you already had an unlocked bootloader when I posted.
jss2 said:
actually, it does work. with 5.0.1, I'm rooted. Except when I flashed 5.0.1, SuperSU v2.40 hadn't yet been released, so I rooted with SuperSU v2.37, and then updated via the playstore when 2.40 came out. but it definitely works with Lollipop.
p.s. you need to have an unlocked bootloader to install a custom recovery (which is what I suggested doing). So in fact, my suggestion is completely valid and 100% relevant. In fact, I had assumed that you already had an unlocked bootloader when I posted.
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Your point is again invalid and 100% incorrect- I have just tried and it has not given Me root. I have to manually re-root not flash the zip. See attachment
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dec1153 said:
Your point is again invalid and 100% incorrect- I have just tried and it has not given Me root. I have to manually re-root not flash the zip. See attachment
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yes, and the way to "manually re-root" is to flash the ZIP in a custom recovery. You the app installed, but not the SU binary. So flash it in TWRP.
dec1153 said:
Your point is again invalid and 100% incorrect- I have just tried and it has not given Me root. I have to manually re-root not flash the zip. See attachment
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CF Auto Root and flashing the superSU2.40.zip in recovery both root android 5(0.1/0.2). Did it myself and confirming root access.
You can root with the same chainfires files for 5.0, and then you can update supersu and twrp
dec1153 said:
Your point is again invalid and 100% incorrect- I have just tried and it has not given Me root. I have to manually re-root not flash the zip. See attachment
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It astounds me how you have the guts to ask for help - then someone gives you an answer that is completely right and you do a hard six and blatantly flame them for trying to help you.
JayR_L said:
It astounds me how you have the guts to ask for help - then someone gives you an answer that is completely right and you do a hard six and blatantly flame them for trying to help you.
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Crazy. Done it to me a few times. I even decided not to help him ever again some time ago, then took pity on him yesterday or the day before and the he did it AGAIN!
He's just a school kid, but you'd hope he would learn from his attitude, but apparently not.
What's worse, is he isn't even picking up the knowledge that people give him or reading the stickies. He's been Here pretty much a year in the n5 forum and cannot even be bothered to.understand the basics. Asks the most basic questions every time.

[Q] Lost Root on my nexus 5

Hi. After flashing my N5 from android 5.0.1 to 5.1 i lost root on my phone. Ive tried flashing the SU apk in recovery mode but it doesnt work. Bootloader is still unlocked and i had been using franco kernal, before i lost root access. Any ideas how i could get root back?
More info needed. What do you mean it didnt work? Did you relash twrp after you updated? That might be your problem right there.
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http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Download and flash in a custom recovery. Use TWRP if you aren't already.
ldubs said:
More info needed. What do you mean it didnt work? Did you relash twrp after you updated? That might be your problem right there.
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yeah i reflashed twrp as well. still not getting root
tried that a few times now, it still doesnt root my n5, would i have to factory reset and re-root?
Prince-Navaroth said:
tried that a few times now, it still doesnt root my n5, would i have to factory reset and re-root?
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Go to the play store and install the supersu app
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that doesnt work either...

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