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[Q] Rooted but no Root access

Hi every one,
I currently am using an LG G2 from tmobile (801 model). My device says its rooted but it doesnt have root access because I forgot to flash supersu binaries before i flashed the 4.4.2 version of the software. But now my custom recovery doesnt exist anymore.
I've tried using LG flash tools to flash back to 4.2. stock settings to start over but I am unable to do so for some reason. LG Flash tools isnt able to recognize my G2 in download mode. My computer is able to recognize my G2 when it is turned on though.
So is there anyway to flash a custom recovery without root access?
Or is there anyway to flash supersu binaries without a custom recovery using ADB?
I've tried trouble shooting with multiple threads and multiple downgrade methods but none of them are giving me any luck. I really want to flash a custom rom on my LG g2 and have the benefits of root access.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

sai.nissankula said:
Hi every one,
I currently am using an LG G2 from tmobile (801 model). My device says its rooted but it doesnt have root access because I forgot to flash supersu binaries before i flashed the 4.4.2 version of the software. But now my custom recovery doesnt exist anymore.
I've tried using LG flash tools to flash back to 4.2. stock settings to start over but I am unable to do so for some reason. LG Flash tools isnt able to recognize my G2 in download mode. My computer is able to recognize my G2 when it is turned on though.
So is there anyway to flash a custom recovery without root access?
Or is there anyway to flash supersu binaries without a custom recovery using ADB?
I've tried trouble shooting with multiple threads and multiple downgrade methods but none of them are giving me any luck. I really want to flash a custom rom on my LG g2 and have the benefits of root access.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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All you need to do is install the towelroot.apk to give instant temporary root. Then install SuperSU from the dev thread here on xda or from the play store. After installing SuperSU go to its settings and select install as a system app and reboot when finished. It might take 2 attempts before it successful (it always takes me 2 tries). Then uninstall towelroot as it's no longer required since you've gained permanent root. Now install the autorec.apk and you'll install TWRP recovery. Now that you have root and recovery and have control of your device you can customise to taste. In my case I always install busybox and a terminal emulator so I can further fine tune my system.
I hope this helps
Ciao

still got issues :/
Odysseus1962 said:
All you need to do is install the towelroot.apk to give instant temporary root. Then install SuperSU from the dev thread here on xda or from the play store. After installing SuperSU go to its settings and select install as a system app and reboot when finished. It might take 2 attempts before it successful (it always takes me 2 tries). Then uninstall towelroot as it's no longer required since you've gained permanent root. Now install the autorec.apk and you'll install TWRP recovery. Now that you have root and recovery and have control of your device you can customise to taste. In my case I always install busybox and a terminal emulator so I can further fine tune my system.
I hope this helps
Ciao
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However even when i go into supersu, it keeps saying my binaries are not up to date. So i cant install anything and I cant do anything to install a custom recovery without root access.

sai.nissankula said:
However even when i go into supersu, it keeps saying my binaries are not up to date. So i cant install anything and I cant do anything to install a custom recovery without root access.
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So you have installed Towelroot, achieved root then having issues installing the SuperSU.apk this is indeed an issue. Towelroot should allow for it to be installed. When you install Towelroot do you get the warnings from the installer and Lookout that the package contains an exploit? Do you interrupt or stop it from fully installing when you see the warnings? The only thing I can think of is you are doing something wrong when installing towelroot which is prohibiting it from doing its job in gaining root.

root my stock unrooted rom

hi guys.....
i had recently unroot my moto g3 and install stock root to use my jio sim.
but i really miss the root access so, is there any way to to have root access.
when i flash supersu it will get stuck into bootlogo and will not proceed.
i waited for half an hr but no sign of booting up
anyone have a way to get root access to stock rom plzz help........

Just flash this super user zip file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3655401&d=1456122222

is supersu installing systemless?
make sure to do this first in twrp terminal: "echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu"

Sushilsingh said:
hi guys.....
i had recently unroot my moto g3 and install stock root to use my jio sim.
but i really miss the root access so, is there any way to to have root access.
when i flash supersu it will get stuck into bootlogo and will not proceed.
i waited for half an hr but no sign of booting up
anyone have a way to get root access to stock rom plzz help........
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You already have an existing thread on this problem, and were told what needs to be done and where to go to get that information and additional assistance... Why are you not using the resources that were given to you previously? There is no magic fix, something was done incorrectly or you are using the incorrect files.
The answer and all support you will need are in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-how-to-root-moto-g-2015-model-t3448572

acejavelin said:
You already have an existing thread on this problem, and were told what needs to be done and where to go to get that information and additional assistance... Why are you not using the resources that were given to you previously? There is no magic fix, something was done incorrectly or you are using the incorrect files.
The answer and all support you will need are in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-how-to-root-moto-g-2015-model-t3448572
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buddy i just install a clean XT1550_OSPREY_RETASIA_DS_2GB_6.0.1_MPI24.107-55_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
stock rom and twrp twrp-osprey-3.0.2-r1.img as you told.
and that command also
echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu
cat /data/.supersu
it shows systemless=true
and installed latest supersu SR1-SuperSU-v2.78-SR1-20160915123031.zip from its official site
after that i wipe cache and dalvik.
i reboot it.
and its get reboot without supersu (root) permission.
what should i do?

Sushilsingh said:
buddy i just install a clean XT1550_OSPREY_RETASIA_DS_2GB_6.0.1_MPI24.107-55_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
stock rom and twrp twrp-osprey-3.0.2-r1.img as you told.
and that command also
echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu
cat /data/.supersu
it shows systemless=true
and installed latest supersu SR1-SuperSU-v2.78-SR1-20160915123031.zip from its official site
after that i wipe cache and dalvik.
i reboot it.
and its get reboot without supersu (root) permission.
what should i do?
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So you fastboot flashed the ROM and verified it booted successfully (an initial boot is essential prior to rooting, it sets up the RAM disk and other boot image things the first time), rebooted, flashed TWRP (3.0+) and backed up, did the echo command and flashed SuperSU 2.78 SR1 and it still failed?
Flash the 2.62-3 beta of SuperSU https://download.chainfire.eu/751/SuperSU/ it forces systemless install regardless of detected options. You can update normally in the Play Store, then update the binary in the app.
One of those two methods will work, if it doesn't then you have something more going on then meets the eye or there is a piece of information you are not giving us. This is a tested and working process on every single known Moto G 2015 variant.
BTW, clearing cache and dalvik is not required when rooting, you are just increasing the time it takes to boot for no reason.

acejavelin said:
So you fastboot flashed the ROM and verified it booted successfully (an initial boot is essential prior to rooting, it sets up the RAM disk and other boot image things the first time), rebooted, flashed TWRP (3.0+) and backed up, did the echo command and flashed SuperSU 2.78 SR1 and it still failed?
Flash the 2.62-3 beta of SuperSU https://download.chainfire.eu/751/SuperSU/ it forces systemless install regardless of detected options. You can update normally in the Play Store, then update the binary in the app.
One of those two methods will work, if it doesn't then you have something more going on then meets the eye or there is a piece of information you are not giving us. This is a tested and working process on every single known Moto G 2015 variant.
BTW, clearing cache and dalvik is not required when rooting, you are just increasing the time it takes to boot for no reason.
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well, all the things get installed successfully but even the installation of supersu.zip file also
but it always reboot without any root access or supersu app
i try to install supersu from playstore but it wont help much
after that i tried BETA-SuperSU-v2.62-3-20151211162651.zip this version
and this version does the job
thanks buddy, i really appreciate your help.

acejavelin said:
So you fastboot flashed the ROM and verified it booted successfully (an initial boot is essential prior to rooting, it sets up the RAM disk and other boot image things the first time), rebooted, flashed TWRP (3.0+) and backed up, did the echo command and flashed SuperSU 2.78 SR1 and it still failed?
Flash the 2.62-3 beta of SuperSU https://download.chainfire.eu/751/SuperSU/ it forces systemless install regardless of detected options. You can update normally in the Play Store, then update the binary in the app.
One of those two methods will work, if it doesn't then you have something more going on then meets the eye or there is a piece of information you are not giving us. This is a tested and working process on every single known Moto G 2015 variant.
BTW, clearing cache and dalvik is not required when rooting, you are just increasing the time it takes to boot for no reason.
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Thanks, thats works for me..! i tried 3 time until work
PD: (when you root, install recovery or unlock bootloader without enough time happens this kind of things)..

Pixel Root Questions

Hi guys. Please bear with me - I am a noob to rooting phones and custome recoveries. I haven't had an android device since ~2011, so I need some time to get reacquainted. (Poke fun at me for using iPhones)
Either way, I recently got a 5" Google Pixel and have been looking for a decent guide to root it. I have done research on the topic, but I can't find a straightforward guide or instruction list. I believe I could do it, I just don't want to risk bricking a $700 device.
From my understanding, I need to unlock the boot loader, adb boot some custom recovery image, then install the latest root package. Again, if my jargon is confusing I apologize - I've beeb with the Jailbreaking community for quite a while and haven't tweaked an android device forever.
Could someone link a guide or help me out? Also I have been reading places that you must flash the supersu zip to two different locations for it to work properly.
In the end, I'm hoping to have my Pixel rooted on the most recent firmware and be able to use Adaway and to be able to update with FlashFire (I think that's the name). Also, I'm hoping to keep systemless root to avoid tripping SafetyNet. I would like to be able to easily update.
Thanks in advance guys, sorry for the long post. Hopefully someone more knowledgable can take me under their wing.

xxbilxx said:
From my understanding, I need to unlock the boot loader, adb boot some custom recovery image, then install the latest root package.
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That's the procedure. I booted TWRP Alpha 2 for installing SuperSU, so that I didn't need to worry about the popup that sometimes doesn't show up on TWRP RC1. The following seems somewhat verbose to me, but it's the correct procedure and includes videos if you want to watch someone do each step. You don't need to download the TWRP zip, so like noted, you can stop at step 12 on the TWRP instructions and avoid installing TWRP to the phone.
https://www.androidexplained.com/pixel-systemless-root/
The latest SuperSU zip can be found here:
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/27xToSqi5em
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire
TWRP images for the Pixel (Sailfish):
https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/

Can I just Flash TWRP (already unlocked, rooted with Magisk installed)

I cannot find anything on point to this direct question (all the guides/forums seem to have you flashing/installing TWRP first then installing Magisk).
I am already unlocked and installed Magisk/rooted with Magisk SU by using the Magisk Manager method with stock recovery.
At this point can I just flash/install TWRP to have a custom recovery without issue? I ask because I want to try out J to the 4n's Active Edge plus but want to make a backup first before tinkering with it. Loved his stuff as a long HTC viper guy.
Thanks in advance.

bakemcbride21 said:
I cannot find anything on point to this direct question (all the guides/forums seem to have you flashing/installing TWRP first then installing Magisk).
I am already unlocked and installed Magisk/rooted with Magisk SU by using the Magisk Manager method with stock recovery.
At this point can I just flash/install TWRP to have a custom recovery without issue? I ask because I want to try out J to the 4n's Active Edge plus but want to make a backup first before tinkering with it. Loved his stuff as a long HTC viper guy.
Thanks in advance.
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I cannot find the specific thread (if I do find it I will update) but from what I recall you will need to flash an unpatched boot img and then flash twrp. After that you can reinstall Magisk. I know TWRP modifies the boot so that will interfere with Magisk. I hope this was helpful.

xBlu3 said:
I cannot find the specific thread (if I do find it I will update) but from what I recall you will need to flash an unpatched boot img and then flash twrp. After that you can reinstall Magisk. I know TWRP modifies the boot so that will interfere with Magisk. I hope this was helpful.
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Extremely helpful! Sounds like I would boot loop the phone if I just flashed TWRP in my current configuration.
I'll uninstall magisk, reboot, then flash the stock boot.img and then follow the twrp/magisk install directions.
Much appreciated!

Here's what I did:
1) Boot twrp img file from fastboot
2) Flash the latest twrp zip in twrp. DON'T REBOOT. If you are going to use a custom kernel, you must do step 3 below. Don't later reboot and flash a custom kernel or you can run into bootloader signature issue. If you ARE NOT going to use a custom kernel, jump to step 4.
3) Flash your custom kernel.
4) Flash the latest Magisk zip to root again
5) Reboot.
Enjoy

Bootloop, Twrp doesn't flash any file, even the Supersu Zip

Well, i tried rooting my device (Marshmellow) with both methods (www) andro4all (.) com/2016/01/rootea-moto-g-en-un-click (www) quora (.) com/How-can-I-root-my-Moto-G3-running-in-Android-6-0-1-marshmallow
But when i install the recovery, the device enters in bootloop, in the first method i can flash the supersu file successfully, but it doesn't rooted the device, after that i tried flashing roms and other supersu zip and i don't have any backup because I had already rooted a device before and because of how reliable the previous pages looked like. Any idea what to do at this point?
Any help is appreciated

Inari~ said:
Well, i tried rooting my device (Marshmellow) with both methods (www) andro4all (.) com/2016/01/rootea-moto-g-en-un-click (www) quora (.) com/How-can-I-root-my-Moto-G3-running-in-Android-6-0-1-marshmallow
But when i install the recovery, the device enters in bootloop, in the first method i can flash the supersu file successfully, but it doesn't rooted the device, after that i tried flashing roms and other supersu zip and i don't have any backup because I had already rooted a device before and because of how reliable the previous pages looked like. Any idea what to do at this point?
Any help is appreciated
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You can find better information on rooting your device here on XDA.
Use the latest TWRP recovery from twrp.me for your device.
Try using magisk as your root solution. Magisk can be found here on XDA.
I would not recommend using Supersu.
You can try flashing a Nougat ROM for your device.
If necessary you can find a stock ROM for your device and instructions on how to revert to stock here on XDA.
Sent from my Nvidia Shield Tablet using XDA Labs

jemail said:
You can find better information on rooting your device here on XDA.
Use the latest TWRP recovery from twrp.me for your device.
Try using magisk as your root solution. Magisk can be found here on XDA.
I would not recommend using Supersu.
You can try flashing a Nougat ROM for your device.
If necessary you can find a stock ROM for your device and instructions on how to revert to stock here on XDA.
Sent from my Nvidia Shield Tablet using XDA Labs
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Ok, i installed stock and finally I left the bootloop, so the problem now is i reinstalled twrp but I still can't flash any files, any solution? and, Is it possible to flash a rom or the magisk via fastboot?
Edit: Ok, so i downloaded again the files, and everything it's fine!, it was the sdcard the one was giving problems. Thanks for your help!