apps greyed out after installing android pay? - General Questions and Answers

As title says. I installed android pay. I went through the setup which changed an nfc setting from sim card to processor. Then I restarted my phone. About 6 apps are missing. If I go to settings/ application manager/All. I can see them there but they are greyed out with an SD symbol above them.
Annoyingly this includes "suoersu". Android pay doesn't work with root so I was hoping to turn root off temporarily. I can't uninstall supersu, install it from the playstore or from apk. I can't even install other versions like superuser etc.
Any idea as to what's going on greatly appreciated.
It's a galaxy S5 with xtrestolite rom.

lgg2flash said:
As title says. I installed android pay. I went through the setup which changed an nfc setting from sim card to processor. Then I restarted my phone. About 6 apps are missing. If I go to settings/ application manager/All. I can see them there but they are greyed out with an SD symbol above them.
Annoyingly this includes "suoersu". Android pay doesn't work with root so I was hoping to turn root off temporarily. I can't uninstall supersu, install it from the playstore or from apk. I can't even install other versions like superuser etc.
Any idea as to what's going on greatly appreciated.
It's a galaxy S5 with xtrestolite rom.
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Why don't you simply clean install the rom again? For using android pay you can try using Magisk and SuperSU systemless mode.

Thanks for the reply. I will give magisk a go.
This phone is my work phone and also has lots of photos and video pf my kids. I think it's all backed up but I always lose something when I reflash. Currently apps that were granted root in the past still have it so not a big issue yet. Xposed is missing tho so I won't be able to update modules. If that bugs me enough I may have to reflash rom. It has been smooth for 2 years at least. Probably due for a refresh. Maybe even a new phone.

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[Q] Anyone else has problems with Autostarts?

Anyone else using Autostarts on their S6? If yes, are you able to use it?
This is the app i'm talking about:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts&hl=en
The app opens fine and the first time you try to disable something Supersu pops up to ask if you want to grant it root access, but after that a white box appears and nothing happens.
Attached a screenshot of that white box.
I've already tried several things but to no avail: flashed a custom kernel so SE is permissive instead of enforcing, deleting the root access and reauthorize it, etc.
It's not lollipop because it works on my Tab S and Note 3 (before) both running Lollipop...
Tried another app as well (forgot the name) and receive a message that root access failed (if i remember correctly). Clean Master and Elixir 2 are doing the job at the moment, but Autostarts is much easier to use for that kind of stuff.
I'm not having root access problems with another apps.
Alta1r said:
Anyone else using Autostarts on their S6? If yes, are you able to use it?
This is the app i'm talking about:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts&hl=en
The app opens fine and the first time you try to disable something Supersu pops up to ask if you want to grant it root access, but after that a white box appears and nothing happens.
Attached a screenshot of that white box.
I've already tried several things but to no avail: flashed a custom kernel so SE is permissive instead of enforcing, deleting the root access and reauthorize it, etc.
It's not lollipop because it works on my Tab S and Note 3 (before) both running Lollipop...
Tried another app as well (forgot the name) and receive a message that root access failed (if i remember correctly). Clean Master and Elixir 2 are doing the job at the moment, but Autostarts is much easier to use for that kind of stuff.
I'm not having root access problems with another apps.
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I've not been able to get it to work on 64 bit Lollipop both on my Galaxy S6 and Nexus 9. Wish I knew why!
I will email the developer with the issue.
I the mean time I've started using Myandroidtool which has it also categorised in different events (at boot, connectivity changed, etc.). It's under Receivers Not as good as Autustarts but it's pretty decent.
Anyone get a logcat? Please.
I am adding it to mine via adding the code etc...
So please upload a catlog so I can see and maybe can figure it out.

[Android Pay] Android Pay blocking custom ROMs and root.

It seems Android pay is blocking custom ROMS and root. Hiding the SU binary and pushing a stock build.prop dont seem to alleviate the situation. Does anyone know of a workaround that allows one to keep his root and/or ROM?
I saw this pic on reddit when a user asked google http://imgur.com/FVhQPTz
It uses the SafetyNet API.
Tried setting it up on a stock / signed ROM, went through fine. Tried to backup the app+data and restore it on a custom ROM. Saw my complete account screen for a split second before the 'add new card' window came back and wouldn't go away.
This would not surprise me. Don't be surprised if you can't get around it. Root is too much of a security risk for something like that
I'm not very good with hacks and workarounds but I tried this and it didn't work.
http://androiding.how/android-pay-with-root/#comment-779
Note 2/i317 AT&T/unlocked sim/CyanideL ROM v19/Shift Kernel 5.7
SafetyNet API - fix Android Pay issue with Root / Custom ROMS / xposed
New Last Night...
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.pyler.nodevicecheck
No luck on a Moto X (2014)...anyone else having any luck?
Nope
No luck on Safteynet API, root cloak, disabling root aps, etc. LG G3 modified stock rom and kernel.
in SuperSU i just disabled SU, NOT unroot, and then it allowed me to add card. im stock rooted s5
Same here
I'm reading that "custom ROMs are missing some proprietary files that Android Pay relies upon"
http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-to/get-android-pay-working-rooted-device-0164604/
It may allow you to add the card, but when you re-enable SU, Pay will not go through when trying to use it.
Downgrade to an 8.x version of Google Wallet. All versions in the 9.x range were preprogrammed to disable themselves when Android Pay came out. I switched back to 8.0-R190-v25 that's preinstalled on my Nexus 5 and disabled automatic updates for Android Pay on the play store.
If you have something like Titanium Backup (which most would if they're rooted), you can also detach Wallet form the Market, meaning it shouldn't know to update it.
Okay, let me start off by saying I thought I could not give up root for Android Pay. I tried workarounds, e.g., temporarily disabling supersu, which let me add cards but wouldn't actually process payment at store.
I have a Nexus 5 on Sprint, with official 6.0 factory imgs installed. I have TWRP recovery and an (obviously) unlocked bootloader. While rooted, I flashed ElementalX kernel (allowing for double-tap to wake, swipe to sleep, and under-volting--3 features I can't live without), modified build.prop to allow multi-window mode, and ran ADB commands to enable tethering (courtesy of Reddit instructions).
I then completely uninstalled SuperSU and BusyBox (no easy task--had to delete system apks and reboot numerous times). I also had to delete su and busybox entries from system/xbin for unrooting. After a reboot, I successfully installed Android Pay, added credit card, and have successfully used it at several retail outlets. More importantly, my kernel DT2W/swipe to sleep/undervolting options still work, as does tethering and multi-window. Apparently AP doesn't check for build.prop or boot mods, nor does it check for bootloader state or stock recovery. I do miss quickboot options I had with root however.
If I absolutely need something that requires root, e.g., Titanium Backup restore, etc, I can just boot into TWRP recovery through old-school holding down power/ volume button technique (hence why I miss quickboot features), flash SU and BusyBox zips I have on internal SD, reboot, do my business, and then unroot like I did above. FWIW unrooting is MUCH more difficult than rooting, but still very doable once you figure out all the steps.
Can you post the steps for cleanup? I have been trying it myself and have had no luck with getting A-Pay to actually work correctly.

Completely unistall SuperSU / Root Files

My goal is to COMPLETELY get rid of any root files / SuperSu files that are located on my device without having to reformat. Couple months ago i managed to install SuperSu and gained root and I did my own cleanup of bloatware apps and whatnot. Since then I have deleted SuperSu by going into the settings of SuperSu and clicking on the "Clean Root" option but without doing the original boot files option. Doing so, the phone reboots, cleans up , deletes SuperSU and i no longer have root. This is great and all but just one problem reminds.....
I can no longer play Pokemon GO because of the newest update that came out yesterday since it checks for rooted devices. Is there a way to completely remove all the files that are associated with the root process / SuperSU so that I can play this game. I have tried to use the app "SafetyNet Helper" to check for Google's SafetyNet CTS tests and it fails after i tried uninstalling SuperSU. I have heard of the Magisk app but it looks like you need a unlocked bootloader to install it.
Is there a way to get my phone back to the original state without reformatting my phone through Odin. At the end of the day, yes, i would rather have a rooted device than to play Pokemon GO but say what you will but this game has gotten me out, walking around my town, being social and actually making friendships.
Thanks for any help in advance,
Just go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ow-to-unroot-to-stock-o-loosing-data-t3445573

Can't successfully hide root with magisk 18.1 for square reader app

I've been rooting my Android phones since about 2012, but today I got a point of sale card reader for my business and I'm not having any luck hiding root from the app (square reader app). The app wont work at all so I tried a number of options in magisk manager (magisk hide the app, hide magisk manager, enable core mode only) rebooting between each try and clearing the square reader app data and setting it up fresh each time, but still no luck
I tried to uninstall magisk but the app still didn't work. So I eventually flashed back to stock and got rid of magisk all together, now the app works but I don't have root...
I tried installing magisk again after I got the app to work and hiding root from the app before I opened it up again, but it still somehow knew the device was rooted
Can anyone suggest anything I haven't tried? Or is there an alternative to rooting the OnePlus 6 (other than magisk) and hiding root? I had a bit of a look around but didn't find anything.
Thanks
I had to go back to 18.0, heard 18.2 works as well.
qbanlinxx said:
I had to go back to 18.0, heard 18.2 works as well.
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Thanks for your reply. I tried with 18.0, damn, it still doesn't work, it still picks up that the phone is rooted
I tried the 18.2 canary build as well (18.2-e72c6685) no luck either
This app must be looking somewhere out of the ordinary for evidence of root in the phone
I have a bank application and facing the same problem. Hope someone can help us to make applications run by hiding the root
I think recent applications are looking for if knox security is tripped !! so in this case Magisk will not help
Ooohhh had to subscribe to this as I face the exact same issue!! Been trying to get my Square reader to work for a while with root and could never figure out how they are detecting root. Using Pixel XL here
Google changed something in Safety Net in play services, it passes, yet for me, google pay fails. That COULD be the issue, though I read 18.2 fixes that. Another option I helped a friend with is if it's detecting magisk itself via the files, culprit here was pokemon go.
Try opening your Magisk settings, the tick "hide magisk manager" clear the repo cache, and rename or delete the MagiskManager folder on the root of your storage. Reboot, clear data from the square app, and try again. Keep in mind, you have to unhide magisk to update it.
Skreelink said:
Google changed something in Safety Net in play services, it passes, yet for me, google pay fails. That COULD be the issue, though I read 18.2 fixes that. Another option I helped a friend with is if it's detecting magisk itself via the files, culprit here was pokemon go.
Try opening your Magisk settings, the tick "hide magisk manager" clear the repo cache, and rename or delete the MagiskManager folder on the root of your storage. Reboot, clear data from the square app, and try again. Keep in mind, you have to unhide magisk to update it.
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In my case, I dont think its detecting the files. The reason i say that is because I play Pokemon Go just fine with no issues. So whatever Square is doing, its something different then what PoGo is doing.
Idledev said:
In my case, I dont think its detecting the files. The reason i say that is because I play Pokemon Go just fine with no issues. So whatever Square is doing, its something different then what PoGo is doing.
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I agree, I have no problem hiding magisk and root from other apps, the square reader app must be somehow different. I've even gone through my storage and deleted any files or folders that might suggest the phone is rooted, but still no luck...
I also went into battery optimization settings to stop magisk from being put to sleep (which might stop magisk hide from working..?), that didn't work either.
I've found a temporary workaround to my problem anyway, I realized that I can share my internet (wifi hotspot) with my ipod touch, this way square reader works as the ipod touch isn't jailbroken or modified. It just means I have to carry around my ipod touch with me, which is a better trade off for me than having a stock, non root phone
Managed to get it working today! Upgraded my Pixel XL to the Android Q beta. By doing this, I had to run Magisk canary build. Installed square, enabled Magisk hide, rebooted and it worked fine! Not sure if the Android Q beta has anything to do with it,but give the canary builds of Magisk a try
Idledev said:
Managed to get it working today! Upgraded my Pixel XL to the Android Q beta. By doing this, I had to run Magisk canary build. Installed square, enabled Magisk hide, rebooted and it worked fine! Not sure if the Android Q beta has anything to do with it,but give the canary builds of Magisk a try
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That's awesome! What canary build did you use?
I tried the latest build a few weeks ago and it didn't work for me
Build 18120
Idledev said:
Build 18120
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No luck for me...
I updated to the latest canary build, cleared all data from square reader app, selected magisk hide, rebooted the device. After it booted up I tried to run it and it still detected root. I have a feeling that the OnePlus OS does something that doesn't totally allow me to hide root from the square reader app. It's annoying because for other apps root can be hidden
Maybe there's something in the Android Q build that lets you hide root better
Something that seems reliable right now on 18.1, Pixel Experience and OOS :
Combine Magisk Hide with Magisk "Core Mode". This seems to do the trick for now, Google Pay is triggered with normal mode, but works in Core Mode. Same for Snapchat and banking apps like N26.
But within this, you can't use any module.
kage00 said:
I also went into battery optimization settings to stop magisk from being put to sleep (which might stop magisk hide from working..?), that didn't work either.
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This is always a good idea, on OOS at least, Magisk being optimized sometimes prevents the granting of root rights to apps, it never reacts to kernel applications requesting root on startup for example.
There's an issue with Googlypay services apparently. You need to downgrade it (remove factory updates) so it's down to version 14.something and then it should work.
You need to disable admin rights and background data to try to prevent autoupdates as well. This thread may be useful?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...e-pay-magisk-discussion-t3906703/post79155616
DaveW1972 said:
There's an issue with Googlypay services apparently. You need to downgrade it (remove factory updates) so it's down to version 14.something and then it should work.
You need to disable admin rights and background data to try to prevent autoupdates as well. This thread may be useful?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...e-pay-magisk-discussion-t3906703/post79155616
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Hmm, I'm running the magisk xXx ROM and google pay is completely debloated/removed. when I get a spare half hour I might try removing the xXx module and flashing back to stock and following the advice in that thread. I'll let you know how it goes
kage00 said:
Hmm, I'm running the magisk xXx ROM and google pay is completely debloated/removed. when I get a spare half hour I might try removing the xXx module and flashing back to stock and following the advice in that thread. I'll let you know how it goes
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Ummm yeah.. then the problem doesn't lie within Google pay it lies within the modifications that you are using.
I have to say I have never had any issues with Google pay or Android pay or any banking app using magisk. I don't even have to hide anyting. Of course I'm also not using any modified ROMs or kernels either
Hi guys,
I have this issue for a couple years now and I just cannot find a solution!
Google Pay, and 4 banking app from two different countries work fine with my 1+6 (stock ROM OOS 9.0.9 with magisk 19.4 - 7.3.4) but Square does not.
Did anyone find a solution?
Magisk config:
Magisk hide
Two modules OOS phone record and youtube
No core mode
All banking app and Square hidden

MicroG Bricked Whole Phone

Hello,
Actually I'm kinda new at root. I used to root phones that weren't too complicated to root, like the Samsung Galaxy W, so I have "pretty basic" rooting knowledge. I successfully rooted my phone this morning. There was no problem but in many modules and rooting applications it was not working properly because the system file was not read/write-able. I haven't been able to find any information, especially for Android 12, despite a lot of research. I was getting errors like "'
Code:
/dev/block/dm-0' is read-only
" and "
Code:
verity cannot be disabled/enabled - USER build
" when trying to grant write permission to the system file via adb. Eventually I came across this post on the forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/fairphone-4-remove-google-apps-microg.4379791/post-86159173
I downloaded "NanoDroid-microG-23.1.2.20210117.zip" from here, then installed via Magisk app.
Actually I didn't know that this module removes Google apps. After I reboot, looks like my phone was completely broken. Not only Google apps, even the launcher crashes. Crash video here. After a while everything crashes, the phone automatically boots into Recovery mode.
I had a backup of Boot before. I first deactivated and then removed the last installed Magisk module via TWRP. I restored the Boot I backed up but the problem still persists. At the moment I have no idea of any solution other than a clean install on the phone but that would be the last thing I want. Is there any other way to solve this?
Thanks in advance.
bitblocksplicer said:
Hello,
Actually I'm kinda new at root. I used to root phones that weren't too complicated to root, like the Samsung Galaxy W, so I have "pretty basic" rooting knowledge. I successfully rooted my phone this morning. There was no problem but in many modules and rooting applications it was not working properly because the system file was not read/write-able. I haven't been able to find any information, especially for Android 12, despite a lot of research. I was getting errors like "'
Code:
/dev/block/dm-0' is read-only
" and "
Code:
verity cannot be disabled/enabled - USER build
" when trying to grant write permission to the system file via adb. Eventually I came across this post on the forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/fairphone-4-remove-google-apps-microg.4379791/post-86159173
I downloaded "NanoDroid-microG-23.1.2.20210117.zip" from here, then installed via Magisk app.
Actually I didn't know that this module removes Google apps. After I reboot, looks like my phone was completely broken. Not only Google apps, even the launcher crashes. Crash video here. After a while everything crashes, the phone automatically boots into Recovery mode.
I had a backup of Boot before. I first deactivated and then removed the last installed Magisk module via TWRP. I restored the Boot I backed up but the problem still persists. At the moment I have no idea of any solution other than a clean install on the phone but that would be the last thing I want. Is there any other way to solve this?
Thanks in advance.
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Which ROM are you actually running?

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