Ok so long story short i downgraded to 4.3 rooted then OTA updated to 4.4 (using survival mode with supersu to keep root permissions)
installed romtoolbox to uninstall the crap but it wont remove the bloatware.... i dont know why flashtool says i have root access and roomtoolbox gets su permissions.... so i dont know what is wrong??
any help would be splendid!
Are you sure this is the correct section
There is no 4.3 Firmware for Z2
xeningti said:
Ok so long story short i downgraded to 4.3 rooted then OTA updated to 4.4 (using survival mode with supersu to keep root permissions)
installed romtoolbox to uninstall the crap but it wont remove the bloatware.... i dont know why flashtool says i have root access and roomtoolbox gets su permissions.... so i dont know what is wrong??
any help would be splendid!
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I think I saw on here that if you update via OTA you may not be able to mount system with r/w permissions.
Try and create a file in /system
o0 Matt 0o said:
I think I saw on here that if you update via OTA you may not be able to mount system with r/w permissions.
Try and create a file in /system
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sorry i dont know how to do that any ideas?
xeningti said:
sorry i dont know how to do that any ideas?
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In rom toolbox, go to Root Browser, System, new folder called tmp.
o0 Matt 0o said:
I think I saw on here that if you update via OTA you may not be able to mount system with r/w permissions.
Try and create a file in /system
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In rom toolbox, go to Root Browser, System, new folder called tmp.
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i went to system... create... new folder .. called it tmp and it said operation failed
xeningti said:
i went to system... create... new folder .. called it tmp and it said operation failed
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That means you cant write to the system partition (delete need write permission).
I'm pretty sure someone posted a fix, do a search.
Also you should reply to @Envious_Data he's trying to help.
Envious_Data said:
Are you sure this is the correct section
There is no 4.3 Firmware for Z2
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That means you cant write to the system partition (delete need write permission).
I'm pretty sure someone posted a fix, do a search.
Also you should reply to @Envious_Data he's trying to help.
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what exactly should i search for
xeningti said:
what exactly should i search for
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Try 'ota keep root' or 'mount fix'or something.
xeningti said:
what exactly should i search for
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try googling "unable to write to /system on xperia Z2" and as @Envious_Data says 4.3 was never available for the Z2 are you sure what you flashed or are you in the right forum?
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try googling "unable to write to /system on xperia Z2" and as @Envious_Data says 4.3 was never available for the Z2 are you sure what you flashed or are you in the right forum?
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i flashed .314
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i flashed .314
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4.4.2, I know it seems a small quibble but details like this matter when offering advice.
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ghostofcain said:
4.4.2, I know it seems a small quibble but details like this matter when offering advice.
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yeah sorry hahaah 4.4.2 hahaha.
so i think the issue is i cant r/w the /system im fairly sure something happened with the root during OTA update to .167 *(or whatever its called)* i have tried changing permissions but its just not happening..
i have a locked bootloader if anyone can help me in the right direction i would appreciate it.
thanks
xeningti said:
yeah sorry hahaah 4.4.2 hahaha.
so i think the issue is i cant r/w the /system im fairly sure something happened with the root during OTA update to .167 *(or whatever its called)* i have tried changing permissions but its just not happening..
i have a locked bootloader if anyone can help me in the right direction i would appreciate it.
thanks
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You need to install NUT dual recovery to get system R/W working...
ptmaniac said:
You need to install NUT dual recovery to get system R/W working...
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ok so what does that process invlve ?? i have no idea about this
xeningti said:
ok so what does that process invlve ?? i have no idea about this
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You only need root on your phone, then run the recovery installer on your pc and it'll do the rest of the work. ADB drivers must be installed don't forget that. instructions and download here, read them carefully and you should have write access in no time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
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You only need root on your phone, then run the recovery installer on your pc and it'll do the rest of the work. ADB drivers must be installed don't forget that. instructions and download here, read them carefully and you should have write access in no time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
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ok so i have downgraded again. rooted and installed recovery all great i have read and write access....
its just what to do now.... do i do the OTA and risk losing the write permissions or is there a was i can flash an uptodate FTF with the recovery would that still keep the root?
(RESOLVED) got there in the end just created a flashable pre rooted zip and installed from TWRP.
thanks for the hep guys
Related
A preface:
This is neither development or a question. This is simply an informative post that needs to be in the development section to save many users issues. (also most people looking for custom roms dont look in general section)
I did not create this.
New official CWM v5.8.2.0 (link below)
A few of us have confirmed that it now properly backs up and restores the boot.img
This Helps with the following issues
-Possibly fixes bricks (by properly restoring boot.img)
-Correctly comes with Staging/System unmounted
-Nandroid Restores properly the boot.img (of backups created with this CWM). This means no more issues when restoring a Rom if you are coming from another from (for example, if you are restoring Virtuous after wiping cm9)
Additionally:
-Backups are now about 10x faster
-Restores are a bit faster (not as dramatic as backups)
Still no go:
-External SD Card (Pretty sure)
-Reboot into recovery (probably a software issue within OS anyway)
Manual install:Here is the link to the file if you prefer to manually install (EASY WAY BELOW) -Must have unlocked bootloader
DeathByFugu said:
http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.8.2.0-tf201.img
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Dexter_nlb said:
it IS a blob file, i checked it.. the guy just forgot to name it blob, instead of .img
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Just rename to .blob and follow these instructions http://androidroot.mobi/2012/02/22/introducing-cwm-for-asus-transformer-prime/
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Easy Install -Must have unlocked bootloader.
Use Rom Manager:
Install Rom Manager from the market -> Open -> First Option: 'Flash ClockworkMod Recovery'-> Done.
This can be done over your current CWM (if you installed it via ViperMod) or manually)
If you have issues installing via RM try this
Swiftks said:
I had the same issue, when I first tried to install CWM via Rom Manager.
I solved it by installing the version that installs via the Prime Time Root program. Then installed the Rom Manger version without a hitch.
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I think he is referring to this THREAD/Tool
or
huynhc said:
you need to update the superuser binary. open the superuser app and go to the top right wrench icon. click it and scroll down to "Su Binary x.xx" click it to update, do it a couple times for good measure. re-install rom manager after uninstalling it from market. open it up and try again.
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Sent from my Droid Incredible (using one of them app things)
I take Zero Credit, just trying to be informative
credits said:
Credits:
Androidroot.mobi guys for porting the original CWM (and basically giving something for koush to look at)
CWM Team for adding to it
Anyone else who has contributed
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moderators:
This is no more or no less development than this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510983
This cwm is more up to date and will prevent many end users from making the mistake of installing an outdated version. These 2 threads can (and should) be merged as long as the thread title has the latest CWM in it and the OP has some information regarding it.
Thanks
-Mike
cool...so this wont mess with any backups already made or any ROMs that we have already flashed?
Sorry for the noob type question, just want to be sure
GreginNH said:
cool...so this wont mess with any backups already made or any ROMs that we have already flashed?
Sorry for the noob type question, just want to be sure
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It should not. all my previous ones are there after flashing in RM
Though: I dont think it will retroactively fix the boot.img restore and backup issue meaning, you should probably make new backups if you want to be able to restore the kernel properly in the future
So since I'm n00bish, what's the best way to do this?
soulctcher said:
So since I'm n00bish, what's the best way to do this?
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Same here, how do we properly update from this .img file?
JWallstreet said:
Same here, how do your properly update from this .img file?
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Download Rom Manager from the market and hit 'install recovery' at the top
mtotho said:
Download Rom Manager from the market and hit 'install recovery' at the top
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Simple and excellent. Worked like a charm. Thumbs up to you, sir!
soulctcher said:
Simple and excellent. Worked like a charm. Thumbs up to you, sir!
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Your welcome.
Thumbs up to the CWM team for finally releasing a more working recovery.
Thumbs up to "DeathByFugu" who brought it to my attention in IRC.
Thumbs up to those who tested with me and confirmed it was working as it should (DeathByFugu, youngex/tg3x)
Just ran a backup and it was definitely quicker than the last 2 that I made.
Quick question...can we now flash from external SD in this update? Or is it still "half done"?
ATGAdmin said:
Quick question...can we now flash from external SD in this update? Or is it still "half done"?
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I haven't tested that functionality, sorry.
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ATGAdmin said:
Quick question...can we now flash from external SD in this update? Or is it still "half done"?
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Will test this right now.
edit: Deosnt seem to be showing up still
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Will test this right now.
edit: Deosnt seem to be showing up still
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UGH, I guess we can hope?
ATGAdmin said:
UGH, I guess we can hope?
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I suppose in future version.
This is really a nonissue for me as I have ADB set up, so if I am in a jam and need a file, I can simply push it... that and I dont have an sdcard for my prime (had to test the one from my phone )
just DL Rom Manager and tried to "Flash CWM Recovery" and it just FC's?
anyone else?
** It asks for model type and only lists the prime". I select that and it runs but never gets all the way across and then says RM is not responding?
GreginNH said:
just DL Rom Manager and tried to "Flash CWM Recovery" and it just FC's?
anyone else?
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Hmm very odd.
-I assume you are unlocked.
-Rooted
-Try opening up Rom Manager in application manager and hit clear cache.
mtotho said:
Hmm very odd.
-I assume you are unlocked.
-Rooted
-Try opening up Rom Manager in application manager and hit clear cache.
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Yep, I am runnig Virtuous ROM.
I did go in and clear cache and data and tried all over again.
It starts, the "blue bar" at the top of the screen starts to scroll across and gets to about the end and just hangs. If I remember correctly from my other phones it should boot at that point and do its thing?
I will uninstall...reboot and reinstall.
If that doesnt work, maybe I will try the old fashion adb deal.
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Yep, I am runnig Virtuous ROM.
I did go in and clear cache and data and tried all over again.
It starts, the "blue bar" at the top of the screen starts to scroll across and gets to about the end and just hangs. If I remember correctly from my other phones it should boot at that point and do its thing?
I will uninstall...reboot and reinstall.
If that doesnt work, maybe I will try the old fashion adb deal.
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Sounds like it's borking when it would normally ask for Superuser permissions. Make sure your Superuser app isn't blocking it.
awsome news....
thanks for the info man!!
jermaine151 said:
Sounds like it's borking when it would normally ask for Superuser permissions. Make sure your Superuser app isn't blocking it.
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Hmm, I looked at SU and see entries for Terminal Em, and Root Explorere......should I be looking for something in particular?
Hi there. I've installed framework.res.apk from this thread, but suddenly got a bootloop. I can boot into cwm, but how i can install stock framework.res.apk? mb form odin? and also, where i can get it?
I know, i must do backup but im an idiot i know.
If someone can help me, i'll be appreciate it, thanks.
lobzison said:
Hi there. I've installed framework.res.apk from this thread, but suddenly got a bootloop. I can boot into cwm, but how i can install stock framework.res.apk? mb form odin? and also, where i can get it?
I know, i must do backup but im an idiot i know.
If someone can help me, i'll be appreciate it, thanks.
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Try a factory reset .
You can not install framework via Odin .
jje
JJEgan said:
Try a factory reset .
You can not install framework via Odin .
jje
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Already done, nothing changes.
Thats bad, but if i install a full ROM from odin, will it replase framework.res.apk?
lobzison said:
Already done, nothing changes.
Thats bad, but if i install a full ROM from odit, will it replase framework.res.apk?
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Yes, new rom replace all things
well since you have already done factory reset (and lost all your data) no point in whats written below
But if it happens next time and you want to preserve data, please mention if you are running an odexed/deodexed rom. Someone nice here can upload the file(s) you need and you can push them to your phone using adb
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odexed/deodexed rom
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I think stock rom was odexed How i can check is my rom odexed/deodexed?
Also, thanks you guys for so fast help, now i must just w8 when i can download a new ROM, i cant afford to download it now.
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I think stock rom was odexed How i can check is my rom odexed/deodexed?
Also, thanks you guys for so fast help, now i must just w8 when i can download a new ROM, i cant afford to download it now.
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Yes stock rom will always be odexed. to check you can go to app or framework folder in system/ and see if you have corresponding odex files for apk or jars.
Edit: Also a suggestion. Don't flash mods that do not specefically say that they are for odexed roms (if you are on stock). For brightness control you can use lux brightness free from market. it gives you control on how much brightness you need
One guy from local forum gave me a restore zip file. Any ideas how can i push it on phone, if it loads only in cwm and download mode?
lobzison said:
One guy from local forum gave me a restore zip file. Any ideas how can i push it on phone, if it loads only in cwm and download mode?
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You should be able to mount your sd card from CWM. there is a option to do just that
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You should be able to mount your sd card from CWM. there is a option to do just that
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Pretty obvious and easy Kind of ridiculous, but TODAY i forgot my tab with sd card so, i'll fix that later
Thanks for answering my silly questions, ill upload a fix file here later, maybe someone have same problem.
No no you should be able to mount your phone' internal memory too. I am on AOSP 4.1.1 else i would have helped more
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No no you should be able to mount your phone' internal memory too. I am on AOSP 4.1.1 else i would have helped more
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Hm, when i choose "mount /sdcard" nothing happens, screen just refreshes, no errors, but i cant "unmount /sdcard"
Thats strange.
add: But i can "apply zip from /sdcard" and can see all directories in /sdcard
I've been searching the webs for hours trying to fix this all I get is ''Out of space insufficient storage Available try clearing some space and try again'' I have the old 3.10 Google Play store and I want to update to 4.0.26 any step by step instructions on how to this? thanks
Have you actually tried clearing some apps or media off the internal storage?
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You probably messed with blackhat tools that patched your market and created an odex file. You have to delete that first.
DualJoe said:
You probably messed with blackhat tools that patched your market and created an odex file. You have to delete that first.
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how do I do this
Coolkavin35 said:
how do I do this
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The odex is next to the apk. If there is none its a different problem.
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The odex is next to the apk. If there is none its a different problem.
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I tried deleting the ODEX file but it won't let me delete it. It says permission denied or when I try to delete it it doesn't delete at all how do I fix this.
I guess you're on original stock rom non-rooted then. If so, forget all I said. Try wiping cache/dalvik-cache in recovery. Its in the I9300 xda wiki how to get there. If that doesn't help I don't know...
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I guess you're on original stock rom non-rooted then. If so, forget all I said. Try wiping cache/dalvik-cache in recovery. Its in the I9300 xda wiki how to get there. If that doesn't help I don't know...
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My phone is rooted 150% sure I just have a stock rom but I know for sure I am rooted
Coolkavin35 said:
My phone is rooted 150% sure I just have a stock rom but I know for sure I am rooted
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sent you a pm
I removed my SD card to flash a friends phone and after I placed it back in my phone, the apps on my SD card is unreadable. Says "application not installed". Not to worry I can always reinstall the apps. What bothers me is the app icons, i tried using Titanium Backup option "delete orphan data" yet it still remains.
Rooted Lollipop. D6502. Unlocked bootloader. Recovery.
since I'm a new user i cant post the screenshot of my phone so I attached it instead.
did you install busybox?i got the same error when i updated busybox
arismelachrinos said:
did you install busybox?i got the same error when i updated busybox
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No, but i presume the ROM already contains busybox.
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No, but i presume the ROM already contains busybox.
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it does but the problem appears only if you update it
arismelachrinos said:
it does but the problem appears only if you update it
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ok. so do i have to downgrade?
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ok. so do i have to downgrade?
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you have to reflash and dont update again.you could also try to downgrade busybox but i am not sure if it works
I do not know why TWRP (or cyanogenmod, it seems) keeps repopulating my root directory with a supersu folder containing apks and scripts for that app. Is there any way to permanently delete that folder and all its contents? Whenever I reboot to recovery after I delete it, it always comes back.
(Inquiries elsewhere went unanswered. Googled all I could.)
From the looks of it you are in CM rom. SU is part of the rom. Not the recovery.
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From the looks of it you are in CM rom. SU is part of the rom. Not the recovery.
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Great, then that's my new question. Why does CM create this folder and how can I stop it from recreating itself? It's not like my /system/(x)bin/su binaries are being readded.
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Great, then that's my new question. Why does CM create this folder and how can I stop it from recreating itself? It's not like my /system/(x)bin/su binaries are being readded.
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You will have to completely remove root but with the odd way cm does root I am not sure it is really possible as it is coded into the OS.
zelendel said:
You will have to completely remove root but with the odd way cm does root I am not sure it is really possible as it is coded into the OS.
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There's gotta be a way somewhere out there but thanks for clearing up the cause, at any rate
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There's gotta be a way somewhere out there but thanks for clearing up the cause, at any rate
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Oh there is. Build the rom yourself and leave out super user and root.
Mainly as many custom rom features require root to work. You maybe better off running stock.
If you want to remove root just flash the latest Chainfire's SuperSU, go to the app then select full unroot. Reboot then delete supersu folder.
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Oh there is. Build the rom yourself and leave out super user and root.
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If only I knew how! I'm just hoping there's a simpler alternative.
Mainly as many custom rom features require root to work. You maybe better off running stock.
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I use systemless root and don't want any traces of the old method sitting around to be detected. Plus, I'm GApps-free, so that's not really possible.
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If you want to remove root just flash the latest Chainfire's SuperSU, go to the app then select full unroot. Reboot then delete supersu folder.
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Doesn't help. That'll remove everything but the folder in question. Going back and deleting the folder after using SuperSU's full unroot option only works until my next reboot, when the folder pops back up again.