How can I know that my phone is rooted or not?plz tell me the simplest way..
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superuser program in menu ... (program have skull icon ...) P/
If it will have skull icon then I will be rooted?if not rooted then what it will show?
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It will show nothing
It is not showing exact skull..but 2 bones ame half face above it..
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Yup. the app's name is superuser? Then you're rooted. try installing apps that require root access and see if it works.
Thanks for the help..those applications will require super user to work?
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- Titanium Backup (but you need to install busybox first)
- Barnacle Wifi Tethering
- Root Explorer
- SetCPU
Those apps will ask for superuser access when you launch them for the first time. If you allowed it to and it works, then you are rooted.
As all these applications you mentioned are paid applications..so I tried droid firewall which asked for superuser access but when I allow it to access it gave an error..dat means it is not rooted..once again thanks..plz tell me another thing..have you rooted your phone?are you having xperia x 10?
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All of those are free apps. I haz a rooted x10minipro since day 1 of the 2.1 update.
Best way to test for root
The best way to test for root is to install a Terminal Emulator app, open it.
When you see a $ sign, enter 'su' and press enter.
If you have root, a new sign, #, will replace the dollar sign on the next line.
If not, a message saying 'permission denied' or something like that will be displayed.
Good luck
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siidheesh said:
The best way to test for root is to install a Terminal Emulator app, open it.
When you see a $ sign, enter 'su' and press enter.
If you have root, a new sign, #, will replace the dollar sign on the next line.
If not, a message saying 'permission denied' or something like that will be displayed.
Good luck
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I cant write anything there..as I am pressing the keys but it is not showing me what I am writing..
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pabling19 said:
All of those are free apps. I haz a rooted x10minipro since day 1 of the 2.1 update.
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Can you plz tell me if there is any disadvantage of rooting?is it easy to do?how it can be done on xperia x10mini..i want to root my phone just because I want to move the applications to sd card..
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there are other terminal emulators available. try connectbot or etc.
they should work!
when you root, you risk permanently damaging your phone
and moving apps to sdcard only works on froyo(2.2) or higher.
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siidheesh said:
there are other terminal emulators available. try connectbot or etc.
they should work!
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Actualy I can write numbers there but not alphabets..i am downloading connectbot..will tell you if it works..
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siidheesh said:
when you root, you risk permanently damaging your phone
and moving apps to sdcard only works on froyo(2.2) or higher.
please thank me if i have helped you
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Actualy I know all these things but anyway thanksbut one thing u dnt know is that app can be moved to sd card in 2.1 by doing some technical thing..now thank me if I have helped youjust joking
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I have downloaded connectbot what I have to do there?
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the 'thank me' is for telling you the best way to check for root. the other suggestions on the front page are utter crap!!!
open up a shell and type in su and press enter
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Is it posible to do root function(overclock, change VM heap, screenshot, reboot etc.) from the cm7 settings, after unrooting the phone?
I think it is possible to do them, but will they work?
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It isn't because for that stuff you will need administrator privileges (root) maybe you can unroot but before change your user privileges in a terminal maybe thats a workaround
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It isn't because for that stuff you will need administrator privileges (root) maybe you can unroot but before change your user privileges in a terminal maybe thats a workaround
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The last su update deleted my root, wtf, but it still remained overclocked...
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here is the new swype and market, swype is new and improved. all I ask is hit the thanks button ;-)
Swype:3.269.2
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13365992/apk's/Swype_MULTILANG_ALLRES_v3.apk
Market 3.2.11 (need to change name to vending)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13365992/apk's/Market-3.3.11.apk
Edit: market installation
Open Root explorer (or any file manager w/ root access) Move New Market to system/apps (make sure to mount R/W first) Move (or delete, but I suggest to move .apk just in case) fix Permissions (rw--r--r)Exit Root Explorer (or any file manager)
Reboot
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what versions are they?
Swype3.26.92 Market is ICS 3.2 ( I don't know what the different is I think it might be faster)
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A noob question but How to install the market?
Take the market apk and put it into the system apps using root explorer or something like it
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ucantak3dis said:
Take the market apk and put it into the system apps using root explorer or something like it
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hey,
that method leads to FC's and installing the apk leads to app not being installed.
kloud_ said:
hey,
that method leads to FC's and installing the apk leads to app not being installed.
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The same thing happens to me when I try to install the Swype app....
Thanks for the link. How the heck do I get it to work without the constant force closes?
make sure it's named vendor.apk and change permissions to fit the other system apps.
Open Root explorer (or any file manager w/ root access) Move New Market to system/apps (make sure to mount R/W first) Move (or delete, but I suggest to move .apk just in case) fix Permissions (rw--r--r)Exit Root Explorer (or any file manager)
Reboot
Done!
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Just added new market 3.2.11
New market is way faster!! Like wow... There are also some new settings you can paly with
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Thanks for the market tips. Everything worked fine. My biggest problem is with the swype. f/c's start when I reboot phone. Running CM stable for vibrant. Don't know how to fix...
Good news, I updated to CM nightly 168 and the FC problem stopped for now.
The given links lead to Error 404 page at dropbox site. Are the links still working or I need to enter login information?
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The given links lead to Error 404 page at dropbox site. Are the links still working or I need to enter login information?
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Sorry about that i was cleaning my dropbox up a little. I fix the links, they should be working now.
kick ass, thanks for the new swype! are there any themes out there for this version yet? couldn't find any on google so assuming no but just wanted to ask
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kick ass, thanks for the new swype! are there any themes out there for this version yet? couldn't find any on google so assuming no but just wanted to ask
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I haven't seen any but was thinking of trying to make one soon, if it comes out ok I'll post it
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If you having problems installing the swype apk... you can use Ti backup to uninstall swype, then reboot (important). install swype directly through "files" app or "my files". Worked for me!!
you guys realize that swype updates itself through the settings>input>swype settings> ..
right??? I guess its after the last update mines been updating
Any themes around?
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so i just installed swype. looks good and runs great. it did tell me there was an update for swype after i installed it. after the download it says it was unable to install the update. any ideas?????
I upgraded to ics and lost root(which is fine for now) but how do i remove my super user app. I cant just uninstall from settings, apps. So is there something im missing? Thanks
Edit: mods, please fee free to move to the q&a section. Meant to post there.
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Root explorer will get rid of SU
You have to delete from 3 places in the system section I just can't remember which 3. I did it on the TF101 and it works
Your dont need root to do it but you may need the paid version of Root Explorer
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I have the same problem let me know if you find out what files to delete. Would really appreciate it.
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i have test it in asus prime and its amazing.
download it from this link
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http://www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php
good luck.
Depending on how you rooted, the superuser app is probably installed to /system. If this is the case then you can only remove it by doing a full root followed by an unroot.
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Thanks for the help, but I've since re-rooted via viper mods tool. And actually just unlocked the bl.
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I tried using the viperMod and I still couldnt get su permission, what is wrong. It is in the system files and I tried deleting them with the ROOT Explorer app stated above and nothing worked. What am I doing Wrong?
EDIT: sorry I didn't notice that jmikeb92 was not the OP. So this post probably makes no sense.
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If I were you I'd root using mempodroid, install the su binary, then use a terminal shell to remove all traces of root (ie: superuser apk, busybox, su).
Another thing you can do is check the permissions on your su binary. Not sure where vipermod puts it, probably in /system/xbin. Check that it is setuid at least. If it is not, that's your problem. In this case gain root using mempodroid and setuid the sucker.
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EDIT: sorry I didn't notice that jmikeb92 was not the OP. So this post probably makes no sense.
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If I were you I'd root using mempodroid, install the su binary, then use a terminal shell to remove all traces of root (ie: superuser apk, busybox, su).
Another thing you can do is check the permissions on your su binary. Not sure where vipermod puts it, probably in /system/xbin. Check that it is setuid at least. If it is not, that's your problem. In this case gain root using mempodroid and setuid the sucker.
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I literally have no idea how to do the binary code stuff. Ind of a noob when it comes to that. Is it terribly difficult?
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I literally have no idea how to do the binary code stuff. Ind of a noob when it comes to that. Is it terribly difficult?
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No it is not difficult but you would need some knowledge of linux security. For example what setuid/setgid is, how to change file ownership, how to change file permissions.
There are lots of resources out there if you are interested in that sort of thing.
Hi,
I had this problem and spent hours before I could figure out how to remove Superuser.
Maybe you can try this method:
First, download Root Browser Lite from the market. It's like Root Explorer, but it's free and can work with both rooted and unrooted device. Then, open it and go to system>app. Inside the folder, delete the file 'Superuser.apk'. When it's done, power off to restart the phone.
If that doesn't work, you can do what I did. Search for Superuser in the market and try to uninstall from there. It may take a while. After that if the dead shortcut still appears in the app drawer, you can just reboot the phone and it'll be gone.
For those whose phones are rooted and have Titanium Backup, you can use that to delete the file, too.
Hope it helps.
defy plus
hey.... i tried using all the methods given above but all of them failed on my defy plus ... i had root access but unknowingly updated to latest dfp231 .. now im stuck with it ... also cant unroot it or remove the superuser app.. n to start a new thread regarding rooting guidance the site doesnt allow me as im new user .. so is there any method to remove the superuser app from defy plus ????
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Hi,
I had this problem and spent hours before I could figure out how to remove Superuser.
Maybe you can try this method:
First, download Root Browser Lite from the market. It's like Root Explorer, but it's free and can work with both rooted and unrooted device. Then, open it and go to system>app. Inside the folder, delete the file 'Superuser.apk'. When it's done, power off to restart the phone.
If that doesn't work, you can do what I did. Search for Superuser in the market and try to uninstall from there. It may take a while. After that if the dead shortcut still appears in the app drawer, you can just reboot the phone and it'll be gone.
For those whose phones are rooted and have Titanium Backup, you can use that to delete the file, too.
Hope it helps.
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I tried that method but it says failed to delete superuser.apk, same thing on root explorer
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open drawer, put your finger on the superuser app and hold for a few sec. After drawer goes away, keep on holding it. You will see "App Info" at the top of your screen. Move the superuser there and menu will pop up. Clear cash and disable the app. Now it should be gone.
I hope i helped you
Sorry if i made a mistake. English is my second language.
As the title suggests is there any way to install google chrome as a system app?
If i manually move the apk file to system/app using root explorer, reboot my phone and then open the app it gives an error saying that the installation is not complete...
So can you guys help me?
Sorry for being a noob, but can u guys help me?
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Titanium backup pro > long hold on app > convert to system app simplest way
Press thanks if I helped
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Tried this , but it doesn't work.
But maybe its too big for moving?
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Titanium backup pro > long hold on app > convert to system app simplest way
Press thanks if I helped
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Sorry it doesn't work. But thanks for the reply.
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Sounds like Chrome does not want to be installed as a system app then Is there some benefit to having an app installed as a system app? Or why do you want to have it installed as a system app?
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Sorry it doesn't work. But thanks for the reply.
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OK I don't know how things work on phones outside of the HD2, but can't you just push the .apk to /system/app with a root explorer, fix permissions in CWM and reboot?
Try to use ADB to move it and remember to set permissions
You need to extract libchromeview.so from the Chrome APK (found at: com.android.chrome-1.apk/lib/armeabi-v7a/libchromeview.so) and move it to system/lib. Optionally, you can remove libchromeview.so from the Chrome APK and zipalign if you want to save a couple of MBs of space.
This worked for me on v. 0.18.4531.3636. I attempted this some time ago on an older version unsuccessfully. If you have an older version for some reason, you'll probably need to update.
Latest titanium backup update said something about fixing conversion in what's new
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I b'lieeeeeeve...
SifJar said:
Sounds like Chrome does not want to be installed as a system app then Is there some benefit to having an app installed as a system app? Or why do you want to have it installed as a system app?
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If I'm not mistaken system apps load first on boot and are often quicker at starting up than user apps. That's been my experience anyways. However a lot of em are more hassle to convert than the slight increase in speed is worth imho
hey guys can any1 tell me how do i change my superSU app with other 1... like superuser and remove the previous 1?
the reason i want to change is coz i cant access few apps like "root explorer" and "ad away" coz when open them they say "Either su binary could not be found or you did not allow the root permission for adaway" but i have already granted the permissions... this is happening in these 2 apps so far while other apps like greenify and other are working fine.
the thing is that there no option either to update the SU binary in superSU app which is installed in my custom rom "SUPER JB"
here is the link of the app which am using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
and am attaching a screenshot also of the error i get.
plz help me out... thanks in adv.
I'd check your root, sounds like you might have broken it.
EDIT: You already have a thread so there was no need to start a new one.
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I'd check your root, sounds like you might have broken it.
EDIT: You already have a thread so there was no need to start a new one.
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Root is fine coz every other app is working fine.. Like greenify, root app delete, my backup root, quick reboot... So root is fine..
And I started a new thread coz no1 was replying in that thread, probably ppl see 9 replys frm out side n think it might b solved.
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Did you try to reinstall? The option is down in settings.
After re-boot and re-install it will ask to update binary.
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Did you try to reinstall? The option is down in settings.
After re-boot and re-install it will ask to update binary.
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Just tried.. After re-install it asked to update su binary n have 2 options... Normal or TWPR/CWM
I selected normal butt still same error...
Can I just press re-install n when after restart can I install other app called superuser? Will it be okay or will it mess up the Rom?
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Nakulkhanna said:
Just tried.. After re-install it asked to update su binary n have 2 options... Normal or TWPR/CWM
I selected normal butt still same error...
Can I just press re-install n when after restart can I install other app called superuser? Will it be okay or will it mess up the Rom?
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It also has change app there so you can give that a try.
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It also has change app there so you can give that a try.
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Okay I changed the app but its still giving the same error..
I think I found out why its happening in these 2 apps... Coz I installed them manually frm file explorer using their Apk file n not from play store... But I still dont understand tht
Y is it happening.. I mean bfre also they used to work... Maybe is it the new custom Rom I flashed.. superJB?
But bfre this also I had custom Rom called powerJB..
Is therr anymore solutions?
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