[Q] Messed up root on JB after factory reset - Motorola Droid RAZR

Hello folks.
Like many others, I've flashed to 982.124.14. OTA recently and luckily, Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper managed to preserve root without issues. However, phone was acting very erratically and suffered from battery drain that I couldn't fix no matter what I tried, so finally I performed factory reset. It seems the battery issue was finally solved that way, but my root is now messed up.
After the phone booted, I've installed OTA Rootkeper again which was showing that phone is still rooted and the Superuser app was still in place, so I downloaded AdFree Android and installed it, however it complained that it can't find write partition to write hosts files to. Alright, so AdFree was not getting root access, I open Superuser and the list of applications is empty. Then I try temporarily unrooting from Rootkeeper and Superuser, but neither succeed. In Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper status, all the fields are checkmarked, except the one that says "root permission granted".
It would appear that the list of application permissions has been lost or there is something else seriously wrong with root. Does anyone have an idea what I could try to fix this?

SU binary refuses to update and Rootchecker says the phone isn't rooted. Damn.

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Root permission problems

I already posted about this...
I still can't get root perms to work correctly. Super SU is installed. binary update fails even though superuser claims to have an updated binary named 098:SuperSU (i assume this means it is pointing to supersu. super su has superuser disabled, and whenever something asks for permissions the phone reboots.
I finally got root to work, but now some apps when requesting root re-boots my phone.
it's pissing me off lmao, I can't stand it I've looked everywhere for answers and no one has the same problem. i can install any mod or kernel but superSU is messed up lol just doesn't make sense.
theguitarhero94 said:
I already posted about this...
I still can't get root perms to work correctly. Super SU is installed. binary update fails even though superuser claims to have an updated binary named 098:SuperSU (i assume this means it is pointing to supersu. super su has superuser disabled, and whenever something asks for permissions the phone reboots.
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When I was rooting my phone (both my original and my replacement), I flashed SuperSU and did a root check through Root Checker. And on both of the phones, it didn't work out, so i Opened up SuperSU and i got the same message as you (Need to Update, and Failed to Update).
On my first phone, i just flashed Superuser (which works fine for me, no problems yet) and i didn't use/got rid of SuperSU.
On my replacement phone (Current), i Flashed SuperSU and got the same error, so i goggled a little bit and found this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31887507&postcount=1). I didn't try it out, because i just ended up flashing Superuser again and it has worked every since.
I was having the same thing yesterday. Then I re-flashed and when I ran SuperSU and tried to update binaries it immediately rebooted. But then programs could get root again. Now every time I go into SuperSU it wants to update the binary and if I say yes it reboots. I downloaded Superuser from the Market and ran the update su binary from there, it was successful but same results when I go back into SuperSU. I guess as long as programs can keep root permissions it's fine. Anyone else seeing this?
In regard to all fo the problems below:
theguitarhero94 said:
I already posted about this...
I still can't get root perms to work correctly. Super SU is installed. binary update fails even though superuser claims to have an updated binary named 098:SuperSU (i assume this means it is pointing to supersu. super su has superuser disabled, and whenever something asks for permissions the phone reboots.
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wowens0822 said:
I finally got root to work, but now some apps when requesting root re-boots my phone.
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theguitarhero94 said:
it's pissing me off lmao, I can't stand it I've looked everywhere for answers and no one has the same problem. i can install any mod or kernel but superSU is messed up lol just doesn't make sense.
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BigRed35m said:
When I was rooting my phone (both my original and my replacement), I flashed SuperSU and did a root check through Root Checker. And on both of the phones, it didn't work out, so i Opened up SuperSU and i got the same message as you (Need to Update, and Failed to Update).
On my first phone, i just flashed Superuser (which works fine for me, no problems yet) and i didn't use/got rid of SuperSU.
On my replacement phone (Current), i Flashed SuperSU and got the same error, so i goggled a little bit and found this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31887507&postcount=1). I didn't try it out, because i just ended up flashing Superuser again and it has worked every since.
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eddiecanuck said:
I was having the same thing yesterday. Then I re-flashed and when I ran SuperSU and tried to update binaries it immediately rebooted. But then programs could get root again. Now every time I go into SuperSU it wants to update the binary and if I say yes it reboots. I downloaded Superuser from the Market and ran the update su binary from there, it was successful but same results when I go back into SuperSU. I guess as long as programs can keep root permissions it's fine. Anyone else seeing this?
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Listen up guys I'm assuming most of you are bone stock and freshly unlocked the problem is the SuperSU APP it is stated in the OP for the unlock method and most of the root threads around here that currently the binaries we have for supersu that is flashed in recovery during the root process are not compatible with the SuperSU APP from the market. Downloading "superuser" from the market will fix all of your problems.
download this > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su&feature=nav_result#?t=W10.
Until further notice this will be necessary. There are some people that have hacked in different binaries for their updates/roms just make sure you read OP's first before tryingto switch back to the SuperSU app.
Thanks for that info. I did install Superuser from the market. But when the device was in a state where programs were not getting root access, I couldn't do anything with it (update binaries, manage app permissions, etc). Since SuperSU keeps rebooting me, I can't change any settings like having Superuser manage program access. Then I re-flashed the supersu zip in recovery and apps had root permissions, then I was able to run Superuser to update the binary (maybe that was a mistake?). But programs were still asking SuperSU for rights, and since I can't get into SuperSU as it is still rebooting I'm kind of in this loop. It's not a huge deal at the moment as I don't really have anything else I need it for. So I guess I'll just wait until the supersu that is flashed is compatible with the SuperSU app.
eddiecanuck said:
Thanks for that info. I did install Superuser from the market. But when the device was in a state where programs were not getting root access, I couldn't do anything with it (update binaries, manage app permissions, etc). Since SuperSU keeps rebooting me, I can't change any settings like having Superuser manage program access. Then I re-flashed the supersu zip in recovery and apps had root permissions, then I was able to run Superuser to update the binary (maybe that was a mistake?). But programs were still asking SuperSU for rights, and since I can't get into SuperSU as it is still rebooting I'm kind of in this loop. It's not a huge deal at the moment as I don't really have anything else I need it for. So I guess I'll just wait until the supersu that is flashed is compatible with the SuperSU app.
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Did you make a NAND b4 supersu app installed? Revert if so if not i recommend UKB in the development sections its a solid rom right now with lots of options. I'd say fix it now so it doesnt bite you later. Also you could try freezing in tibu then using tibu to uninstall SuperSU that is.
I did an uninstall updates for SuperSU to get it back to what was flashed, and I can uninstall Superuser. Haven't done a NAND yet but will. Looking at UKB, was going to stay stock for a while but after looking at that I probably won't.
Most likely flash it tonight, has some nice features. Thanks again for the input.

[Q] Reinstalling Su Binaries (Kyocera Rise)

I know that not many people may be able to help as this is a long story but here it goes:
I had used a root toolkit (I know that I will receive hate) to root my kyocera rise as rooting by hand has become a pain. Anyways, I had run into an issues where my phone would not run properly (possibly due to malware or the likes) and as such I reset it back to factory data. For months after I had assumed that I did not have root anymore because I had lost the supersu app (stupid me forgot to check root). Recently I realized that in one of my apps that could use root, it was using root and I did not even know it.
Seeing that this would cause some security issues, I quickly installed super su and updated the binaries. From then on, whenever an app tried to request root permission, it would then freeze. I then uninstalled super su and did the unroot setting from software and then planned to reinstall it. When I reinstalled supersu, It complained that it could not install binaries and this was bad (lol).
Anyways, the kyocera rise has a locked bootloader that prevents me from completely flashing over a new copy of the os, which sucks, and now I feel like I am stuck with an unrootable device because I can't seem to reinstall the binaries to allow super su or any other superuser program to work properly. Any Help would be appreciated. FYI, this is just stock android, nothing fancy about it.
-Fishwithadeagle
i have the same problem
i may have to say am also facing a similar problem. i mistakenly permanent unroot my phone with my binary su. now all my apps that needs root aint functioning. i tried to re-install the binarySU but jux couldn't. i have also tried using gingerbreak to start all over again just to get my phone rooted. it simply cant.....please i need help..... i want to root my phone again
Try this tutorial...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307306
Sent From Tweaked Kyocera

[Q] S4 Rooting Problem

Hello! I am an extremely newbie in rooting so this is my issue. I just rooted my S4 I9505XXUGNH8. I used odin and the root file from chainfire. It passed. So I thought there' s no problem but after 5 hours or so, when I lock my phone it restarts. Plus my bluetooth won't turn on. So I saw this option in SuperSU that I presumed will unroot my phone. I clicked it and say yes. I restarted my phone, the said app was not there anymore. Checked root checker and it says no proper root access or something like that so I thought I already unrooted my phone. I tried even SRS Root, it says that my device has no root. But the issues were still there. I tried to create new file from my sd card so I was expecting it will not work because of that Kitkat sd card restriction stuff but it worked. I tried to update my firmware but the phone didn't allow me because it was modified. So reinstall SuperSU again, and it says SU Binary not found, like that. Now I really have no idea what to do. Please help me. Thanks and sorry for my novel like post.
AdamSanJuan said:
Hello! I am an extremely newbie in rooting so this is my issue. I just rooted my S4 I9505XXUGNH8. I used odin and the root file from chainfire. It passed. So I thought there' s no problem but after 5 hours or so, when I lock my phone it restarts. Plus my bluetooth won't turn on. So I saw this option in SuperSU that I presumed will unroot my phone. I clicked it and say yes. I restarted my phone, the said app was not there anymore. Checked root checker and it says no proper root access or something like that so I thought I already unrooted my phone. I tried even SRS Root, it says that my device has no root. But the issues were still there. I tried to create new file from my sd card so I was expecting it will not work because of that Kitkat sd card restriction stuff but it worked. I tried to update my firmware but the phone didn't allow me because it was modified. So reinstall SuperSU again, and it says SU Binary not found, like that. Now I really have no idea what to do. Please help me. Thanks and sorry for my novel like post.
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Seems like you might have used the auto root package from another firmware version as this sounds like some kernel issues. Since you know Odin works, then you can just reset and reinstall the NH8. This will get everything backup and running again (you can try not wiping, but possible issues can arise from this too - fair warning and best to backup internal storage to PC for safe keeping). As far as rooting goes afterwards, put Chainfire's SuperSU zip on your phone, find an updated custom recovery such as TWRP, Philz, or CWM and install via Odin. Once installed, you must immediately boot to recovery before the OS loads so you can use the recovery to install the zip or the stock system will rewrite the original recovery to it. Then you will be rooted with no other changes to the phone that could affect functionality or usability.
AdamSanJuan said:
Hello! I am an extremely newbie in rooting so this is my issue. I just rooted my S4 I9505XXUGNH8. I used odin and the root file from chainfire. It passed. So I thought there' s no problem but after 5 hours or so, when I lock my phone it restarts. Plus my bluetooth won't turn on. So I saw this option in SuperSU that I presumed will unroot my phone. I clicked it and say yes. I restarted my phone, the said app was not there anymore. Checked root checker and it says no proper root access or something like that so I thought I already unrooted my phone. I tried even SRS Root, it says that my device has no root. But the issues were still there. I tried to create new file from my sd card so I was expecting it will not work because of that Kitkat sd card restriction stuff but it worked. I tried to update my firmware but the phone didn't allow me because it was modified. So reinstall SuperSU again, and it says SU Binary not found, like that. Now I really have no idea what to do. Please help me. Thanks and sorry for my novel like post.
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The root for I9505XXUGNH8 is there any just one click root and don't have to use computer
Sent from my GT-I9505

[Q] Stock S4 Lollipop update fails

Hello Everyone,
I have an S4 SCH-I545 and my Lollipop update is failing. I did root a long time ago with Towlroot (i think thats what its call). Then got a OTA update awhile back, checked root with rootchecker and it said no root access. I figured the OTA reset my root?
Then today I get the two lollipop updates, 1st one installs fine however the second keeps failing.
Is this because I rooted awhile back even though rootchecker said no root access?
I checked again before this post and no root from the rootchecker app.
Root Access: no acess
SU: SU Found [/system/xbin/]
Does this mean I have root or half a root? haha
What else can i do?
Update Fails, Too!
Having the exact same issue with the exact same background. I've tried doing the update a few times now to no avail. Keeps failing each time. It seems to download the data fine (initially I didn't have enough memory space so I had to delete a bunch of apps) but then once it starts to "install" the update it gets about 30% through it and then fails.
Spyke562 said:
Hello Everyone,
I have an S4 SCH-I545 and my Lollipop update is failing. I did root a long time ago with Towlroot (i think thats what its call). Then got a OTA update awhile back, checked root with rootchecker and it said no root access. I figured the OTA reset my root?
Then today I get the two lollipop updates, 1st one installs fine however the second keeps failing.
Is this because I rooted awhile back even though rootchecker said no root access?
I checked again before this post and no root from the rootchecker app.
Root Access: no acess
SU: SU Found [/system/xbin/]
Does this mean I have root or half a root? haha
What else can i do?
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Couple of relevant threads to check out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help/efficient-to-5-0-ota-update-doesnt-t3102204
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help/lollipop-rooted-one-t3100306
Awesome, that worked, thanks!

Weird issue with my HD 7

Hi
I lost root weirdly and was unable to get it back(flashed Rom without flashing Supersu, so root is somewhere lurking). The first time I rooted I blocked roughly all Amazon system stuff following a certain post I can't remember.
Now I've lost root, and I'm trying to factory reset my tab but I can't, kingroot says connection error(when my internet functions perfect), and I can't update OTA or by adb, even by copying the file to my tab and updating. All I get is "system checking file....powering off", then device reboots. No stock recovery, nothing, all gone.
Hope someone can help @bibikalka @powerpoint45

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