I recently rooted my phone and tried to install my Direct TV app to download some of my dvr but says it can because phone is rooted. Is there anyway around this? Anybody know of more apps that might cause the same problem.
blueis300 said:
I recently rooted my phone and tried to install my Direct TV app to download some of my dvr but says it can because phone is rooted. Is there anyway around this? Anybody know of more apps that might cause the same problem.
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You can get around it by using the root cloak xposed module. I don't think Softcard will work while rooted either but I could be mistaken about that.
I found a genie go apk but didnt work either. Obvious my search skills suck. Could you like me to what you are talking about?
blueis300 said:
I found a genie go apk but didnt work either. Obvious my search skills suck. Could you like me to what you are talking about?
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RootCloak Xposed module here
Their site is experiencing slow response time, so just be patient.
Once you dl the apk and install it will ask to enable it in Xposed, then you'll reboot and be set once rebooted-
I'm going real simple with the search.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
I never installed the su binary. I just rooted and renamed the apk. Is that good enough? I want to do as little as possible in regards to screwing with system files.
You need to install the binary just install SuperSU from the market. Then install findmyroot. It actually temp unroots on the fly just go back in when your done with the app that doesn't like root. Click the button and your rooted again. Super simple even a trained monkey could do it.
blueis300 said:
I never installed the su binary. I just rooted and renamed the apk. Is that good enough? I want to do as little as possible in regards to screwing with system files.
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Why do you need root? It sounds like you don't want to mess with your phone or install stuff. That's what people usually do when they get root.
If you really want to keep root, then you have already been given the best, easiest, and safest solution to your question. Install the XPOSED framework (http://repo.xposed.info/) and then install the RootCloak module (http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak).
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Is there a way to install an apk as a system app? I want to 'unroot' a device but still run an app that requires root access. I'm unsure of how this can be done, any advise would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
I know that the Z4 root app has an option for temp root functions which goes back to an unrooted state once you reboot.
My guess is that you can run that, place your apk in the appropriate system folder, install the apk from there & then reboot.
But again I'm not to sure if temp root functions work on our G-Tabs & if it does if it's as simple as I explained. Worth a try I guess.
Again I'm assuming that your not already in a permanent root state. If so then you'll have to unroot completely first & then try what I mentioned above.
Unless someone has an easier method?
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nikt said:
Is there a way to install an apk as a system app? I want to 'unroot' a device but still run an app that requires root access. I'm unsure of how this can be done, any advise would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
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Titanium Backup Pro (paid version 3.8.1 and higher) has a function that allows one to convert user apps-->system apps (as well as system app-->user app ... though this sometimes causes initial FCs, which generally disappear with reboot).
Not sure if the effect will remain after unrooting.
Just to clear up a bit, not because an app its on /system it will have root access. If you want to run an app that needs root, you need root, thats it. You cant unroot and use the app after that.
So, no you cant do that. Its 2 different things installing an app on /system than having root for an app.
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Just to clear up a bit, not because an app its on /system it will have root access. If you want to run an app that needs root, you need root, thats it. You cant unroot and use the app after that.
So, no you cant do that. Its 2 different things installing an app on /system than having root for an app.
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So then how do proprietary apps like Sprint Nascar (as an example) run on an unrooted phone?
Why would Sprint Nascar need root permision?
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Why would Sprint Nascar need root permision?
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It probably doesn't or it might I have no idea. The op never pointed out which apps he wants to use.
However & this is a big however, as I have no idea which apps require root access, one has to assume that any of the preinstalled apps that come on our G-Tabs do in fact need root access, yet they can run on an unrooted device. Again I could be wrong.
That being said, how does one go about determining which apps require root access?
Thanks for the replies guys. The issue is supporting proxy servers on unrooted devices. There are several proxy apps that require root access as well as a kernel that supports proxy. If the proxy app were installed as a system app, would this have enough rights to access the kernel as required? I don't know enough about this but was led to believe this might work if it was running as system. Same for apps that use CIFS, like mount manager. I guess I'll give it a try and see what happens...!
Like I said, being installed on System doesnt have anything to do with having root or not.
Im 95% sure about what I am saying.
edit: I confirmed it..so 100% sure, if the app needs root, you will need root no matter where the app is installed.
I'm in need of some kinda urgent help and advice regarding a phone i have just purchased for my mother.
I've bought her a cheap Daxian TD888 on the MTK6589 chipset and i'm afraid i have been a silly boy and not done my research before purchasing - I was under the impression that it came with the Play Store installed etc and sadly, it comes with a hard to use chinese ROM.
Mothers being mothers, mine isn't anywhere near tech/phone friendly and this is her first smartphone (upgrade from a 6 year old Nokia/symbian brick) so i was wanting to get her onto a nice and simple stock android 4.1 or 4.2 or even a CMxx that i can just help her along with.
After some very panic based searching today, i'm not seeing much that can help me... infact... nothing regarding this phone at all.
So... have I been a dumbass and bought her a lemon or is there anyone that can help me out with advice or pointers on how to get a normal android ROM on this thing?
I'm not massively experienced with rooting but have managed it a couple fo times in the past on my old Nexus One.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm in need of some kinda urgent help and advice regarding a phone i have just purchased for my mother.
I've bought her a cheap Daxian TD888 on the MTK6589 chipset and i'm afraid i have been a silly boy and not done my research before purchasing - I was under the impression that it came with the Play Store installed etc and sadly, it comes with a hard to use chinese ROM.
Mothers being mothers, mine isn't anywhere near tech/phone friendly and this is her first smartphone (upgrade from a 6 year old Nokia/symbian brick) so i was wanting to get her onto a nice and simple stock android 4.1 or 4.2 or even a CMxx that i can just help her along with.
After some very panic based searching today, i'm not seeing much that can help me... infact... nothing regarding this phone at all.
So... have I been a dumbass and bought her a lemon or is there anyone that can help me out with advice or pointers on how to get a normal android ROM on this thing?
I'm not massively experienced with rooting but have managed it a couple fo times in the past on my old Nexus One.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I could probably help you get it rooted and that would allow you to install Play store on it as well as delete any chinese apps that sometimes come on the MT65XX devices if interested. As far as the rom goes, is there not an option in settings to change language to English? I have bought a few MediaTek devices directly from china, when I received the phone it had english on it already but when I reset the phones I would have to go into Settings and change chinese language back to english.
Motochopper should root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
One thing with these phones is that the android version is not always what is shown in Settings > About phone. Try using this tool from the first post of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160490&styleid=18
make sure you enable USB debugging on your phone first and it will help tell which version of android you are really running. If kernel say 2.6.xx you are on GB 2.3, if it is 3.0.xx then you are on ICS and if it says 3.4.xx then you are JB. I bought a MT6575 that said android version 4.0 in settings, it said gingerbread 2.2 on the box (I know 2.2 is Froyo), then on bottom of box it said Froyo 2.2!
Thanks Klown80 -
I'm just into work now so I'll have to hook it up to my own PC and root when i get home later... i'm just in full on panic mode over this (its a time sensitive issue as she's due to be in hospital for an extended period and i want to get this right for her before then)
Regarding the language settings in the current/stock rom, it has english US selected and while a lot of the language is in english, pretty much ALL popup dialogs are in chinese and the browser is unusable (all chinese text based) so... hence the panic.
I was (foolishly) thinking it would just be a simple enough flash to CM or stock android and hey presto - full english ROM.
I hate it when i don't do my homework first.
So... you recommend the root first, check exact android version number and go from there?
Even if it turns out to be an older 2.1/2.2/whatever version, i'd be happy enough to get something stock and full english based on there if its possible.
As she's never had a smart phone, it will all seem super smooth and flashy to her anyway.
I have now rooted (i think..) however, the superuser app comes up with an error upon opening -
superuser binary (su) must be updated
and i now i'm kinda stuck.
I have downloaded and tired various versions of the play store and while the at first allow me to enter google accounts details, it always crashes after that.
Every time i open the play store app, it just closes again.
Any suggestions on where i might be going wrong?
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I have now rooted (i think..) however, the superuser app comes up with an error upon opening -
superuser binary (su) must be updated
and i now i'm kinda stuck.
I have downloaded and tired various versions of the play store and while the at first allow me to enter google accounts details, it always crashes after that.
Every time i open the play store app, it just closes again.
Any suggestions on where i might be going wrong?
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Sounds like you need to update the binary then, if it allows you. If not then the root did not correctly root your device and we will have to go back a step and get that fixed first. As for Play Store, it usually takes more than just the Play.apk file to put Play Store on your device if it did not come with it stock. You also need (I am going off top of my head, I can give you exact names later) Google services framework.apk, Google login services.apk, Google Play services.apk. You need to have root to to this because you will need to move the vending.apk to /system folder and possibly change permissions on the apk before you install it. Once we can confirm root I can help you install a working Play Store if you like.
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Klown80 said:
Sounds like you need to update the binary then, if it allows you. If not then the root did not correctly root your device and we will have to go back a step and get that fixed first. As for Play Store, it usually takes more than just the Play.apk file to put Play Store on your device if it did not come with it stock. You also need (I am going off top of my head, I can give you exact names later) Google services framework.apk, Google login services.apk, Google Play services.apk. You need to have root to to this because you will need to move the vending.apk to /system folder and possibly change permissions on the apk before you install it. Once we can confirm root I can help you install a working Play Store if you like.
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I've no idea how to update the binary so I guess i'm looking at a re-root.
I have had the usual issues of drivers not wanting to work (the Motochopper root process getting stuck at the daemon starting point) but I've manged to get the process to work twice so far.
(I've tried 4 different driver packages and they have all given the same results)
Could you possibly advise on how to update the binary file for superuser? I've just tried the root again and it skipped installing superuser as it was already found on the phone.. i haven't felt this noobllike in some time!
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I've no idea how to update the binary so I guess i'm looking at a re-root.
I have had the usual issues of drivers not wanting to work (the Motochopper root process getting stuck at the daemon starting point) but I've manged to get the process to work twice so far.
(I've tried 4 different driver packages and they have all given the same results)
Could you possibly advise on how to update the binary file for superuser? I've just tried the root again and it skipped installing superuser as it was already found on the phone.. i haven't felt this noobllike in some time!
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Sounds like the same prob with my.mtk device,
With motochopper i.get to update binary, but thats not possible.
You can try some of the roottools in my.acer811 thread.
I get many tipps from clown80.
scottmeister said:
I've no idea how to update the binary so I guess i'm looking at a re-root.
I have had the usual issues of drivers not wanting to work (the Motochopper root process getting stuck at the daemon starting point) but I've manged to get the process to work twice so far.
(I've tried 4 different driver packages and they have all given the same results)
Could you possibly advise on how to update the binary file for superuser? I've just tried the root again and it skipped installing superuser as it was already found on the phone.. i haven't felt this noobllike in some time!
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Try uninstalliong Superuser or SuperSU and try again. Su binary should ask you if you want to update when you first open SuperSU, if you have Superuser, then you will need to open the app and go into settings to update binary.
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Klown80 said:
Try uninstalliong Superuser or SuperSU and try again. Su binary should ask you if you want to update when you first open SuperSU, if you have Superuser, then you will need to open the app and go into settings to update binary.
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It was aksing to try and update etc but its chashed every time - I was thinking that the root hadn't worked properly or something... anyway, I've uninstalled Superuser and reinstalled from a newer apk file (v3.2) i downloaded.
Its now running ok. Now that superuser is working... whats next?
scottmeister said:
It was aksing to try and update etc but its chashed every time - I was thinking that the root hadn't worked properly or something... anyway, I've uninstalled Superuser and reinstalled from a newer apk file (v3.2) i downloaded.
Its now running ok. Now that superuser is working... whats next?
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Ok, is it just Superuser and not SuperSU correct? Can you go into settings in Superuser and towards the bottom there should be an option to update su binary. If it is SuperSU it will ask to update on its own when you open it. either way make sure it lets you update binary. Once binary is updated download and install any app that asks for root acces, so we can see if superuser request pops up.
Once we have confirmed root we can move onto installing Play Store. To do this you will need to be able to install a file explorer like ES file explorer so we can install the files we need for working Play Store.
Klown80 said:
Ok, is it just Superuser and not SuperSU correct? Can you go into settings in Superuser and towards the bottom there should be an option to update su binary. If it is SuperSU it will ask to update on its own when you open it. either way make sure it lets you update binary. Once binary is updated download and install any app that asks for root acces, so we can see if superuser request pops up.
Once we have confirmed root we can move onto installing Play Store. To do this you will need to be able to install a file explorer like ES file explorer so we can install the files we need for working Play Store.
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In the superuser settings, there isn't anything apparent for trying to update the su binary.
the list reads as follows:
Security
Apps List
Log (on)
Notifications (on)
Backup apps/preferences
To anyone with this same device, this is method Scottmeister used to root his device. (Thanks Scott for being the tester! :good: )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43163569&postcount=7&styleid=18
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HUGE thanks to Klown80 for the advice and patience!
For anyone else in a similar situation with an MTK6589 cheapo phone, and had issues with the Motochopper root method (the root getting stuck at 'daemon started successfully' etc etc.....
Klown80's chinese root tool works a treat. You will have a chinese superuser app that may be a little annoying (you might be able to swap it for SuperSU or something but I had issues doing that so i've kept the chinese one) but the root works perfectly and the instructions given by Klown80 in the linked thread are very easy to follow.
I still had some issues with getting google services installed so you may want to look for a play store installer workaround - I know there is a cheeky little chinese mod apk that can be used to get the play store working, but i can't post it here.
Should anyone come across this thread and know of a good, stock english rom that I might be able to use, please leave a comment!
Klown80 said:
To anyone with this same device, this is method Scottmeister used to root his device. (Thanks Scott for being the tester! :good: )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43163569&postcount=7&styleid=18
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Hello!
I have to a Daxian XY100 smart phone, Not a bad handy, but I try everything, and I can't root,
Can anybody help me?
petz765 said:
Hello!
I have to a Daxian XY100 smart phone, Not a bad handy, but I try everything, and I can't root,
Can anybody help me?
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OK ! Nobody!:crying:
SRY for my bad englis
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OK ! Nobody!:crying:
SRY for my bad englis
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I'm not a lucky guy!
Nobody answer to me.
Realy bad luck.
Sry for my bad englis.
I'm on NC5 with MK2 bootloaders and my new company requires that I use Good For Enterprise as my email client. I've tried the Xposed module from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040163 along with an older version of Good as suggested, but I can't get it to work. I hate to give up root, but I have to be able to get work email on my phone so now I'm planning on removing Root. I really don't want to flash stock files if I don't have to because I at least have all the bloatware removed now and I know I can't do that if I flash stock without root.
So my question is what can i do to keep my current system as is, but remove ALL traces of Root? Is it as simple as going into SuperSU and doing a Full Unroot? I'm asking first rather than trying it because each time Good detects Root I have to request a new activation key and I've already done that once so I don't want to have to do it again if it's more complicated than that.
Also, will I have any issues with Knox after doing this?
Thanks
There is an Xposed module that will allow you to "trick" whatever app you want to think you're UNrooted but it's name escapes my memory at this moment...
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pamulli said:
I'm on NC5 with MK2 bootloaders and my new company requires that I use Good For Enterprise as my email client. I've tried the Xposed module from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040163 along with an older version of Good as suggested, but I can't get it to work. I hate to give up root, but I have to be able to get work email on my phone so now I'm planning on removing Root. I really don't want to flash stock files if I don't have to because I at least have all the bloatware removed now and I know I can't do that if I flash stock without root.
So my question is what can i do to keep my current system as is, but remove ALL traces of Root? Is it as simple as going into SuperSU and doing a Full Unroot? I'm asking first rather than trying it because each time Good detects Root I have to request a new activation key and I've already done that once so I don't want to have to do it again if it's more complicated than that.
Also, will I have any issues with Knox after doing this?
Thanks
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You can do the Full Unroot, but first you must remove Busybox if it's installed.
THEN you can use SuperSU full unroot, then unistall SuperSU Pro (if you have it), then uninstall SuperSU.
The unroot.sh script that comes with Saferoot will get rid of busybox and leave you rooted so you can uninstall SuperSU.
Caution: if SuperSU is installed as a system app (/system/app/Superuser.apk) then you can't uninstall it using the application manager.
In that case, removing SuperSU by hand may be necessary.
dm1105 said:
There is an Xposed module that will allow you to "trick" whatever app you want to think you're UNrooted but it's name escapes my memory at this moment...
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I tried the Xposed module, which is posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040163 and I can't get it to work. I also can't get a response on that thread to tell me if I did something wrong. I simply installed the Xposed module and then installed a previous version of Good that others reported as working with the module. Not sure if I'm supposed to do anything in Xposed other than just install the module?
Thanks
pamulli said:
I tried the Xposed module, which is posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040163 and I can't get it to work. I also can't get a response on that thread to tell me if I did something wrong. I simply installed the Xposed module and then installed a previous version of Good that others reported as working with the module. Not sure if I'm supposed to do anything in Xposed other than just install the module?
Thanks
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OK dumb user error. I'm guessing this works a lot better if the Xposed installer is actually installed. I had forgotten to reinstall it after I upgraded to 4.4.2 and only the Wanam module was installed. Hopefully that will solve my issue.
Thanks for the responses.
Hello world, amazed by how many people gave been helped by this site, I decided to make a post so I can find a solution..
I own a Samsung galaxy s6 and it's rooted with TWRP app and I have installed sulersu right now. So I wanted to play super mario run on my device but suddenly an error popped up which I looked for and found out that it's caused by my root. The first solution that I found on the internet was to install magisk mask and hide the root for the specific app. However in the installation guide I saw some weird stuff like uninstslling your root and stuff. I want someone to guide me and if not install magisk, at least play Mario run somehow.. Thanks in advance
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Hello world, amazed by how many people gave been helped by this site, I decided to make a post so I can find a solution...
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I don't use Magisk but, your best bet is to post this question within the following Magisk Support thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3432382
Good Luck!
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Hi ibuprophen. Thanks for your reply. Despite the magisk solution.. Do you know any other way to make super mario run work on a rooted phone? I probably have to ignore root on the specific app. Thanks in advance
jimdragan said:
Hi ibuprophen. Thanks for your reply. Despite the magisk solution.. Do you know any other way to make super mario run work on a rooted phone? I probably have to ignore root on the specific app. Thanks in advance
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Install Xposed framework and RootCloak
Do I have to do anything different? I mean that I have installed supersu at the moment. And I rooted my phone via twrp.. What's the steps to install those apps.
jimdragan said:
Do I have to do anything different? I mean that I have installed supersu at the moment. And I rooted my phone via twrp.. What's the steps to install those apps.
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Install Xposed Installer app, it is not available in play store, so Google it.
There would be an option to install the framework in the app.
Click it.
It may take a while to download necessary files.
Once downloaded and installed, it will ask for permission to reboot.
Grant it, press the reboot option.
It may take a while for your phone to reboot.
After your phone reboots, open Xposed Installer and go to Downloads option.
Search for RootCloak there and install it.
After installation, you have to reboot your phone again.
Open RootCloak after reboot, there would be an option "Add/Remove Apps".
Select it.
In the new window, select the "+" icon and select the app you want to hide root from.
I need help. Pretty clueless when it comes to technology. Bought new phone to use an app as my old one no longer supports the new updates.
New phone is Xgody LTE 4G with Android 6. The I want to use app does not work for security reasons? Browsed google using a few keywords. So far I've checked to see if the phone is rooted (not sure what this means) using Supersu app, no root found. Using SaftyNet the phone fails on basic integrity and CTS profile match, do not know what this means but I'm guessing it has something to do with the app not working.
I believe there is a work around. Have read something about Magisk which I think might hide whatever is on my phone from the SafetyNet tests and get the bank app working. The problem is I haven't a clue how to install this or what it is. Does anyone have a step by step guide how to do this, assuming the person doing the task hasn't got a clue? Any help appreciated.
jimmyshoottherunner said:
I need help. Pretty clueless when it comes to technology. Bought new phone to use an app as my old one no longer supports the new updates.
New phone is Xgody LTE 4G with Android 6. The I want to use app does not work for security reasons? Browsed google using a few keywords. So far I've checked to see if the phone is rooted (not sure what this means) using Supersu app, no root found. Using SaftyNet the phone fails on basic integrity and CTS profile match, do not know what this means but I'm guessing it has something to do with the app not working.
I believe there is a work around. Have read something about Magisk which I think might hide whatever is on my phone from the SafetyNet tests and get the bank app working. The problem is I haven't a clue how to install this or what it is. Does anyone have a step by step guide how to do this, assuming the person doing the task hasn't got a clue? Any help appreciated.
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Which app are you trying to run?
TIDE banking app. Contacted TIDE and they've said my phone must be rooted but I checked with SuperSu and no root was found? This is all new to me, feel a little lost but I'm learning, slowly.
jimmyshoottherunner said:
TIDE banking app. Contacted TIDE and they've said my phone must be rooted but I checked with SuperSu and no root was found? This is all new to me, feel a little lost but I'm learning, slowly.
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SuperSU might not be detecting root due to difference in su binary.
Try Root Checker Basic. You can get it from playstore.
jimmyshoottherunner said:
I need help. Pretty clueless when it comes to technology. Bought new phone to use an app as my old one no longer supports the new updates.
New phone is Xgody LTE 4G with Android 6. The I want to use app does not work for security reasons? Browsed google using a few keywords. So far I've checked to see if the phone is rooted (not sure what this means) using Supersu app, no root found. Using SaftyNet the phone fails on basic integrity and CTS profile match, do not know what this means but I'm guessing it has something to do with the app not working.
I believe there is a work around. Have read something about Magisk which I think might hide whatever is on my phone from the SafetyNet tests and get the bank app working. The problem is I haven't a clue how to install this or what it is. Does anyone have a step by step guide how to do this, assuming the person doing the task hasn't got a clue? Any help appreciated.
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Try and actually root the phone and then install Magisk root instead of supersu and use magisk hide it, or install hide my root
phone not rooted according to root checker basic
jimmyshoottherunner said:
phone not rooted according to root checker basic
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Is the phone brand new or is it secondhand?
The phone is new
Install magisk, it works.