I have an app that refuses to operate fully, because it says that streaming is not allowed on rooted devices.
Is there a way that I can hide rooted status from this app, or make it unrooted as far as the app is concerned? I have not given it root permissions; it just seems to know that the app is rooted.
Thanks!
I've had good luck with OTA rootkeeper, I've been able to watch movies on Google play, that sort of thing.
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You can to set your root management program to automatically deny root on request.
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Cant you unroot it?
Tried OTARootkeepet and app still complained. Even functionally unrooted it seemed to know.
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What is the app?
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Hi all,
I had a rooted device and I installed an app from market that requires no permission. However, this app needs root access. Would it mean that this app might change its permissions if it was granted the root access without I know about it?!
In other words, how much dangerous to grant root access to an app?
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As far as I know if the app is well known or provides sufficient information about its usage,its completely safe to grant root access.
Warning: it's better you Google about the app before installing for your safety.
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Hi all,
I had a rooted device and I installed an app from market that requires no permission. However, this app needs root access. Would it mean that this app might change its permissions if it was granted the root access without I know about it?!
In other words, how much dangerous to grant root access to an app?
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I think it's save too, but check the reviews in the market, there can you find a lot of information
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Thank you.
The app is droidwall. I need it to stop some other apps from having internet access (firewall). Reviews at market are positive.
Just wanted to know if a root-access app can do something I don't know about.
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Giving root access to Droidwall is safe.
Yes, Droidwall is safe, check it myslelf. This however is the good example of using root access.
Generally to give root access you need to trust this app completely knowing that it can use and abuse practically anything on your device. There is nothing more powerfull than the root .
I am checking apps and roms for security issues myslef so if you wonder if anything is safe or not I would be happy to check and advise
I am searching now, but is there a way to show non root status to an app that checks root status, or does one have to go in and modify the app to tell it not to check.
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By the way, I did try the ota root keeper app and it seems to work right. My problem more specifically is I want the twc TV app to work but it says it will not work with a rooted device. It gives me the same message even when I supposedly unroot with the app. I can't use the HBO go or max go because of 4.0 ics. Kind of bummed at the moment. They figures out a way to install the checks, now to change that so I can use them again.
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edit: Just found the app with the modified buildprop! Works great and now I can watch streaming tv on my phone again(with ICS root). Now I just need to find the hbo go and max go with the modified parts to them.
Supercurio's root keeper app should allow this, at least that is what other users have stated in market comments.
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The app does do just that buy somehow the twc TV all still sees root access. It wasn't until I tried the version with the modified build.prop that it stopped checking for root access and allowed mr to watch TV.
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I've found a work around to bypass apps that won't work on rooted androids. I've tested Barclays Mobile Banking and SkyGo. Both work.
I need a list of other app that can't work with root so I can test further.
Please list any that you know of?
Thanks.
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Hi can you tell the work around for skygo on s3 please
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I've been told the SkyGo app checks for root when the video is about to play so I havent been able to test that far as I dont have login details for a Sky account. I assumed the app checked for root at start up.
Anyway, I've you could try this for me and let me know...
You need ES File Explorer. Open ES and go in to the options. Make sure 'Up to Root' and 'Root Explorer' are ticked. Navigate to '/system/xbin/' and long press on the 'su' file. Then select 'Hide' from the popup menu. Try streaming anything from SkyGo. Let me know if that works or not.
I've just tried another beta app called 'WorldPay' but it didn't work. So far the only app confirmed is Barclays Mobile Banking and Barclays Pingit.
Thanks.
Hi tried what u said didn't work for me
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Bugger. Looks like it's just for Barclays app's then. Thanks for trying it for me.
That's ok there might be a fix soon by someone
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Faz1980 said:
I've found a work around to bypass apps that won't work on rooted androids. I've tested Barclays Mobile Banking and SkyGo. Both work.
I need a list of other app that can't work with root so I can test further.
Please list any that you know of?
Thanks.
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Hey man, can you help me get this app going "Jeppesen Mobile TC". I'm trying to get this app to work on my HP Touchpad with CyanogenMod version 9.0.0 alpha 2
Is there an app that can temp make my phone appear to not be rooted?
Trying to use the TWC app to watch the lakers, but the app barfs because my phone is rooted.
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bsw11 said:
Is there an app that can temp make my phone appear to not be rooted?
Trying to use the TWC app to watch the lakers, but the app barfs because my phone is rooted.
BSW Nexus,7
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I'm no expert, but you could use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to temporarily unroot, watch the Lakers game, and then restore root.
Superuser already has a temporary unroot function.
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Yes use ota root keeper...perfect tool!!!! By far
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Is there any way to unroot easily? Just in case my phone breaks down I still want access to the warranty.
Oh and will Google Play Movies still work after rooting?
should be able to unroot through the super user app or just flash back to stock via odin.
You might try Voodoo OTA rootkeeper, which has an option to temporarily unroot your phone. That should be adequate for service .
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should be able to unroot through the super user app or just flash back to stock via odin.
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Has anyone tried this(SuperSU way) on note2 specifically?
I reset back to stock by flashing with Odin...not a hard process IMO.
Zecharixs said:
Is there any way to unroot easily? Just in case my phone breaks down I still want access to the warranty.
Oh and will Google Play Movies still work after rooting?
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Voodoo OTA rootkeeper i think would best answer your ?
I use Voodoo, and it works like a charm
The Google play movies will not work on the market it but I believe there is a hacked version that has the root check disabled. It should be on the forums or a simple Google search for "root Google play movies". (Sorry I'm at work and can't search the forums as well)
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Do you have file you used?
My file doesn't work for some reason?
What file?
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