Update 2014-04-25: I know that I have not released an update in a while. I have been very busy outside of Android development. In order to open up the possibility of others contributing, I have open sourced RootCloak Plus: https://github.com/devadvance/rootcloakplus
Many apps detect rooted phones (banking, enterprise, streaming), and upon detection, do not run. RootCloak Plus hides all indications of root, thereby enabling those apps to run, without disabling root. See http://devadvance.com/rootcloakplus/ for the list of apps that work with RootCloak Plus.
There is no 100% way to hide root. Any feedback you may have will be helpful, not only for fixing your particular issue, but also for hiding root from future apps!
Requirements:
• Rooted Device
• Android v4.0.3+
• Cydia Substrate (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saurik.substrate)
• If you are on Android 4.4+ (Kitkat), you need to install SELinux Mode Changer and set it to PERMISSIVE: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux)
• Single user on the device (does NOT currently support devices with more than one user account!)
Does NOT Support:
• x86 (Intel) devices
• Devices with multiple user accounts
See the 2nd post for a list of apps that have been tested.
How is this different from RootCloak for Xposed?
• RootCloak Plus works with Cydia Substrate instead of Xposed
• RootCloak Plus hides everything that the original does, plus a lot more
• Works with native calls
• Example for in the future: Can hide "test-keys" in the actual build.prop file
How is this different than disabling root with temp unroot/SuperSu unroot/etc?
Disabling root, or temporarily unrooting, prevents ALL applications from using root. This includes the applications that require root to function. In addition, SuperSu (and others) cannot hide themselves, and are still detected by many apps. RootCloak does not disable root; it completely hides all traces of being rooting, including the su binary, some of busybox, superuser.apk/most common superuser control apps, and more.
Does RootCloak hide custom ROMs (CM, AOKP, etc)?
Not directly. Some apps that check for root only check for things like release-keys vs test-keys, and therefore RootCloak will work. However, if you are running CM, AOKP, or any other custom ROM, there are simply too many ways to detect a custom for RootCloak to effectively hide all of them. For example, addition settings activities may be added/removed depending on the AOKP version; RootCloak would have to hide every single one to be 100% effective.
Instructions:
1) If you are on Android 4.4+ (KitKat), you need to install SELinux Mode Changer and set it to PERMISSIVE: ( http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux )
2) Install Cydia Substrate. You must install it, then open the app and Link Substrate Files, then reboot!
3) Install RootCloak Plus.
4) Reboot your device to enable RootCloak Plus. Substrate will probably tell you to do so.
5) Open RootClock Plus settings (just open the app from the launcher), and then go to Add/Remove. This is where you will change which apps RootCloak hides root from.
6) If the app you want is not among the default apps, press the + button to add it. Find the app in the list, and press it to add it to the list.
7) To apply changes, you MUST reboot your device!
8) Run the app to see if root was successfully hidden.
Download from the Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devadvance.rootcloakplus
Additional Information
Changelog:
v1.0 - First release.
Apps successfully tested (** means it is a default app in RootCloak Plus):
**DME Mail - Excitor - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.excitor.dmemail
**Fox Digital Copy - Fox - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fde.DomesticDigitalCopy
**DirecTV GenieGo - DirecTV - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.directv.application.android.go.production
**Best Buy CinemaNow - Best Buy - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.res.bby
**Bright House TV - Bright House - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BHTV
**Mobile Pay - Apriva - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apriva.mobile.bams
**AprivaPay - Apriva - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apriva.mobile.aprivapay
**IKO - PKO Bank Polski SA - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.pkobp.iko
**Sparkasse - Star Finanz GmbH - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.starfinanz.smob.android.sfinanzstatus
**WebTV - Stofa - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stofa.webtv
**Barclays Mobile Banking - Barclays - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barclays.android.barclaysmobilebanking
**S-pushTAN - Star Finanz GmbH - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.starfinanz.mobile.android.pushtan
PeteT said:
Thank you for this app. I am yet to give it a go. I will and let you know the results for Barclays
Some Barclays info for you
I unrooted my phone a while ago during the upgrade it to 4.4 (i prefer to use the official means to upgrade the OS then root it again)
I tried the barclays app after on a stock, unrooted phone and it still failed! I called Barclays and they said they have a flag/marker at their end that they need to reset before it will work again. They reset it for me(i explained i was rooted and now i'm not) and then it worked.
I am now rooted and i haven't tried the barclays app since, so in theory i shouldn't have the marker at the moment. I will hopefully try it in the next couple of hours and let you know.
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Apps not currently working:
Sky GO - aware and working on it
Puzzles and Dragons - Does not use any of the normal methods to check for root. There is a good chance that it uses assembly to check for root, but I'm not 100% sure about that yet.
2 fingers up to Barclays!!! Nicely done, works a treat!
Anyone able to test if this works with skygo?
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awesome
This great
I hope I didn't do anything wrong, but the app I wanted to test (Telenet Yelo TV) FC's every time I try to stream TV (so when it checks for root).
Is that common behaviour?
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Running 4.4.2 and I installed SELinux Mode Changer but it keeps telling me SELinux isn't installed so I can't change it?
Does it work on GOOD for Enterprise?
not able to start xposed installer after run cydia
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confirmed. after i unlink substrate and soft reboot, xposed installer can run again
Still not working with Puzzle and Dragons
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kalvin807 said:
Still not working with Puzzle and Dragons
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Also after install cydia substrate and root clock plus . Pad is not working even root is temp closed by super su (it works without cydia and rootclock plus)
Hope you can make it work
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Redstarr1 said:
I hope I didn't do anything wrong, but the app I wanted to test (Telenet Yelo TV) FC's every time I try to stream TV (so when it checks for root).
Is that common behaviour?
Sent from my Xperia S using Tapatalk
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Not what is supposed to happen. However, that does mean that the method Yelo is using us covered by RootCloak Plus, I just have to figure out what the expected behavior is that I'm currently changing too much.
b1g1an said:
Running 4.4.2 and I installed SELinux Mode Changer but it keeps telling me SELinux isn't installed so I can't change it?
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Odd. Well, if its not installed....there's no need to change it I suppose. Not sure how that's the case though, since 4.3+ should at least have it on there.
csavino3 said:
Does it work on GOOD for Enterprise?
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Not sure if anyone has tried it yet. The original RootCloak was working for some people, and and since this hides all of the same stuff and more, it should theoretically work.
ahhl said:
not able to start xposed installer after run cydia
edit
confirmed. after i unlink substrate and soft reboot, xposed installer can run again
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I'll have to look into this. I've been running Xposed and Cydia Substrate at the same time during most of my testing, so I'm not sure why that's happening. May be an issue with Cydia Substrate.
big one for me is the SKY GO app...not working though? how can we help get this one figured out
dread123 said:
big one for me is the SKY GO app...not working though? how can we help get this one figured out
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I can try to put together a version that logs pretty much everything. The easiest way would be if I had my own sky account, though.
Followed instructions. Sky go still finds root on android 4.4.2 on the nexus 5 thus doesn't work for that app.
Thanks for the new app. Unfortunately, not working on Amis MobiaTV app. It keeps crashing..but nice work, cheers!
re: Barclays
Thanks for this glimmer of home re: barclays banking.
I've just installed the leaked S4 rom, substrate, SElinux changer and rootcloakplus but Barclays bank is still saying it doesn't work on root devices. Is there something else I need to change?
crisdo98 said:
Thanks for this glimmer of home re: barclays banking.
I've just installed the leaked S4 rom, substrate, SElinux changer and rootcloakplus but Barclays bank is still saying it doesn't work on root devices. Is there something else I need to change?
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Does it alert you when you first open the app, or after you try putting in your acct details?
Damir1 said:
Thanks for the new app. Unfortunately, not working on Amis MobiaTV app. It keeps crashing..but nice work, cheers!
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Would you be able to grab a logcat when the crash happens? If it turns out to be uninformative, I'll have to get you the logging-enabled release that I'm putting together for Sky GO.
Barclays app working
It's working now !
Uninstalled barclays app, reinstalled. Also uninstalled the permissive apps in rootcloakplus and rechecked them.
Thanks a mill for this app!!
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It's working now !
Uninstalled barclays app, reinstalled. Also uninstalled the permissive apps in rootcloakplus and rechecked them.
Thanks a mill for this app!!
I cant seem to get Barclays working. I have followed all the instructions and even removed barclays and re-added it to Rootcloak plus. What is strange though is that whenever i click on Barclays, it always asks for SU access. Is that right?
Thanks
The one unfortunate thing of this awesome app is Substrate doesn't compatible for so many phones
All of my phones (SGS2, SGS4, SGN3) can't boot after installed Substrate...
I gave up. Whoo.
So I used to use Root Cloak with xposed on android 4.4.4 because I use an application that will only allow access if the device isnt rooted (its a company device).
I upgraded to android 5.0 and root cloak isnt working anymore because xposed isnt supported. Does anyone know a way around this or an alternative app? Much appreciated.
RootSwitcher
I have created a small easy to use App to temporary disable root.
I hope this helps. If not sorry.
I can't post links. Playstore: RootSwitcher by woelki
Application games forced to update to a new version..i already root my devices and hide root using rootcloak and using xposed installer..after updating the apps...i cannot login, it says "ROOTED DEVICES NOT SUPPORTED"...is there a new version for rootcloak and xposed installer? that can bypass the application?:crying:
TOUCHMENAT said:
Application games forced to update to a new version..i already root my devices and hide root using rootcloak and using xposed installer..after updating the apps...i cannot login, it says "ROOTED DEVICES NOT SUPPORTED"...is there a new version for rootcloak and xposed installer? that can bypass the application?:crying:
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U can try hide my root app may be this helps
Hello,
I'm trying to use an app from the playstore called "vipps".
It's from a bank in norway called DNB, and it let's you transfer money near instantly from one to another.
This app refuses to run on my phone because it's rooted and have a custom rom etc.
I'm running Xtrestolite Deodexed with the included alliance firmware.
I have read somewhere about Rootcloak Plus with Cydia (no idea what this really is, but i understood cydia is like app store for iOS jailbreaked phones?)
I'm wondering if this exsists on 5.0.2 lollipop (and how to get it / install it if it does), or if there is any other known way of bypassing this applications refusal to run on my device.
I'm on a SM-G920F (international version) if that helps.
Any tips / questions / help regarding this is most welcome and much appreciated!
- Renolz
Try searching for a Xposed Module that does this
I remember there was one for kitkat but i dont know whether or not its currently available for lollipop
itsbighead said:
Try searching for a Xposed Module that does this
I remember there was one for kitkat but i dont know whether or not its currently available for lollipop
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I tried to get xposed, but it's not yet compatible with the S6 as far as i know.
Something about SDK version 21 and arm 64 (no idea what this is, but that was the error when trying to install it)
renolz said:
I tried to get xposed, but it's not yet compatible with the S6 as far as i know.
Something about SDK version 21 and arm 64 (no idea what this is, but that was the error when trying to install it)
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Cydia is for ios based devices and if s6 had xposed that module called root cloak will work for what you need it for. but since theres no xposed. You cant run it.
I second that!
I have the exact same problem! Please let me know if you find a way to bypass the app restrictions!
Same here:
Cyanogen OS 12.0, android 5.0.2, OnePlus One
Tried RootCloak plus app, add no.dnb.vipps app but still does not open.
I have the same issue with a Huawei running 4.4.4 Vipps by DNB does not work.. Xposed says that there is a known issue with the room installed. I deactivated the Resource hoocks, but it did not solve the issue.. BALLS!!
Mr.P
parrafin23 said:
I have the same issue with a Huawei running 4.4.4 Vipps by DNB does not work.. Xposed says that there is a known issue with the room installed. I deactivated the Resource hoocks, but it did not solve the issue.. BALLS!!
Mr.P
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Hi,
I was able to fix the Vipps issue by using Rootcloak version 1.4 (not the newest one), and adding no.dnb.vipps to the list.
Works like a charm on SGS6
Hope this helps!
OPO CyanogenOS 12.1.1 Android 5.1.1 rootcloak vipps
I have a oneplus one With CyanogenOS 12.1.1-YOG7DAS2K1 and android version 5.1.1. The phone is rooted and I have twrp installed.
I used twrp to install Xposed framework 85 trough the link provided in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Within the xposed installer app I downloaded the module RootCloak version 2.1.0
In rootCloak I added no.dnb.vipps (add/remove apps -> three dots -> add custom app -> write "no.dnb.vipps")
Now I can run vipps without any problems.
Vipps on OPO running cm14.1
Sorry to bring up an old thread.
I've been using this Norwegian bank app on cm12/cm13 with rootcloak for a while now without any trouble. Lately the app just crashed on login when using rootcloak so i decided to flash cm14.1 nightly and see if systemless root and magisk would do the trick instead. I flashed cm14.1, fully unrooted the phone, flashed magisk and phhs systemless root. I downloaded SafetyNet playground, and my phone passes all SafetyNet checks. I also downloaded pokémon GO to verify, and that works flawlessly. Vipps however, does not work... The app does not crash anymore, but i get the message "vipps doesn't support rooted devices".
It seems to me like the app detects that i'm running cyanogenmod. When my oneplus one was new, the app wouldn't work even though i had a locked bootloader and no root. I actually had to unlock bootloader, root, flash xposed and install rootcloak to get it working.
Is there any workaround for this problem? It seems to me that rootcloak did something more than just hide the root from the app. Is this correct? I can upload the .apk file for Vipps if that would be of any help. The app force closes before login with the message "Vipps doesn't support rooted devices", so i dont think region will be a problem.
I too am curious of this.
Is there a way to "fool" an app from checking if there is a custom ROM or original ROM?
I assume the app only checks ROM info, and perhaps that can be easily edited?
Magish Hide, checkmark:
com.android.phone
no.dnb.vipps
not sure if these are needed as well
com.slash.batterychargelimit
com.grarak.kerneladiutor
com.dp.logcatapp