[Q] Does SuperSU provide Root? - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

In this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395
It is stated that SuperSU provides root when flashed:
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" Flash Su
1. Go back by pressing power button​2. Install the zip in the sdcard​
Reboot and your device is now rooted!! "
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but the app clearly states that it needs root to work?
I don't understand... how can it provide root by flashing when the apps author claims that it needs root...?
Can anyone explain?
Thanks...
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As far as I know there are the root files in the .zip and SuperSU. If you flash it, it will root your device and install the app
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What the other guy said is true.
If you follow the steps in that guide it will root your device and put the app (SuperSu) which will help monitor your device's root privileges. The app on it's own installing from the app store will NOT root your device is what the developers were referring to (I assume the Google Play store description is what you're talking about.)
Good luck! :good:

OldDogEyes said:
In this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395
It is stated that SuperSU provides root when flashed:
==========
" Flash Su
1. Go back by pressing power button​2. Install the zip in the sdcard​
Reboot and your device is now rooted!! "
===========
but the app clearly states that it needs root to work?
I don't understand... how can it provide root by flashing when the apps author claims that it needs root...?
Can anyone explain?
Thanks...
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The rooting kit pushes 2 files regarding the supersu into the system one for supersu and one for busy box (these are not the apk's) then installs the program but if you flash it its diffrent because you push it manually
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superSU cant update binary

stock recovery, just unlocked and rooted.
superSU said binary need to update, i choose 'normal', then it keep showing the screen as i attached.
remain the same even after reboot.
pls help
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minjiet said:
stock recovery, just unlocked and rooted.
superSU said binary need to update, i choose 'normal', then it keep showing the screen as i attached.
remain the same even after reboot.
pls help
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I would recommend flashing or temporarily booting a custom recovery and then flash the latest version of SuperSu which can be found here in recovery. This should give fix the binary need's to update error your encountering. Let me know if you still have questions.
shimp208 said:
I would recommend flashing or temporarily booting a custom recovery and then flash the latest version of SuperSu which can be found here in recovery. This should give fix the binary need's to update error your encountering. Let me know if you still have questions.
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how to boot a custom recovery? any link?
minjiet said:
stock recovery, just unlocked and rooted.
superSU said binary need to update, i choose 'normal', then it keep showing the screen as i attached.
remain the same even after reboot.
pls help
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Mine did the same. Then I chose the other option not normal and it installed it automatically through recovery. Before that it might be needed to download twrp recovery from here
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/128. Use Android App Install Method.
I got my nexus 10 yesterday...
did the regular stuff:
fastboot oem unlock followed by fastboot flash recovery ... then i applied SuperSU.1.65 but its not workin > pic below.. any idea folks?
http://tinypic.com/r/2ziocra/5
awyeahh1 said:
I got my nexus 10 yesterday...
did the regular stuff:
fastboot oem unlock followed by fastboot flash recovery ... then i applied SuperSU.1.65 but its not workin > pic below.. any idea folks?
http://tinypic.com/r/2ziocra/5
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I would recommend flashing SuperSU again in recovery and if that still doesn't work take a look at CF-Auto root which will allow you to gain root access.
shimp208 said:
I would recommend flashing SuperSU again in recovery and if that still doesn't work take a look at CF-Auto root which will allow you to gain root access.
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thanks for the answer.. I flashed 10x times.. same story... doesn't CF-Auto root flash an old version of supersu which is not compatible with android 4.3 ?
awyeahh1 said:
thanks for the answer.. I flashed 10x times.. same story... doesn't CF-Auto root flash an old version of supersu which is not compatible with android 4.3 ?
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People have reported that CF-Auto Root works fine with Android 4.3 on the Nexus 10. You can also always update the SuperSU app and binary after successfully rooting with CF-Auto Root.
Thx my prob was solved by appying latest recovery and latest supersu 1.65
Beamed from my Htc kickass Sensation using tapatalk 4.
Same problem here
On starting SuperSU, here’s what I get:
>The SU binary needs to be updated. Continue?
[selected: Continue]
>If you have a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM, that can be used to (try to) install the SU binary. This is recommended for HTC devices. How would you like to install the SU binary? (Normal / TWRP/CWN)
[selected: Normal]
>Installing, please wait
>Installation failed!
As far as I can tell, I can’t install TRWP/CWN because the SuperSU binary is not updated, and I can’t update the the SuperSU binary unless TRWP/CWN is installed. This looks like a vicious circle, can anyone recommend a way out of it please?
Further background:
Device: Evolveo Xtraphone 4.5 Q4, rooted by SRSroot which recognised it as an HTC device.
Also attempted: updating from SD card with UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip, by running Superuser.apk from the zip folder. This takes me back to square one: “The SU binary needs to be updated. Continue?” etc.
Any recommendations enormously appreciated, thanks!

I need a simple guide to root install recovery clockwork and custom rom please

Can someone point me to a simple guide please text or YouTube
I have latest version of Android on tf300 and I have unlocked the device using apk file
Thanks
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wakkaday said:
Can someone point me to a simple guide please text or YouTube
I have latest version of Android on tf300 and I have unlocked the device using apk file
Thanks
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Not a guide, but two simple steps would be to:
1) Root your tab, if you are not already rooted. Motochopper works for this. Plenty of info on motochopper on this forum.
2) Easy way to install CWM (although I prefer TWRP) is to download the app Goomanager. From there you can download CWM and install it. You will probably need busybox installed also, which you can download from the play store and install yourself. If you prefer TWRP an easy way to install that is to download the app System Tuner. Google how to install TWRP via Terminal Emulator. There are guides on how to do this. Pretty easy. I don't have handy links but google is your friend.
3) Alternatives are to use ADB to install/flash CWM or TWRP. If you used motochopper you should know how to use ADB. I couldn't get TWRP to work via ADB for some reason on this particular tf300, so I installed TWRP via Terminal Emulator (using the terminal emulator that the app System Tuner comes with). That worked, and was fairly easy and straightforward.
Good luck.
i never get a USB icon (as your instructions state). The only icons I see are RCK, Android and Wipe Data.
i have tried motochoper but it doesnt seem to work although it says it exists.. when i ran it multiple times. i downloaded rootchecker and it says its not rooted.

Supersu issue after upgrade

Help... I had root access using chainfire, then phone upgraded build using kies. Root access lost so used same method as previous to get root access. Supersu is showing on system application all, but not in app drawer which means it is not able to grant access you those apps needing root access. Need noobs walk through of how to resolve please.
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amilboa said:
Help... I had root access using chainfire, then phone upgraded build using kies. Root access lost so used same method as previous to get root access. Supersu is showing on system application all, but not in app drawer which means it is not able to grant access you those apps needing root access. Need noobs walk through of how to resolve please.
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Download su binary and flash that via recovery ,Go on Playstore and redownload it from there.
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Thanks but need noob instructions for "flash via recovery" please....
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amilboa said:
Thanks but need noob instructions for "flash via recovery" please....
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Did you try to Uninstall/Install the Supersu in Playstore sir? Can you please do that first and Then try to go on Phone setting > More> App > Supersu >Clear cache > Disable > then enable again. If you wanna install the su binary you need to flash Either philz Recovery or any custom recovery you want in odin. then boot into recovery. (Hold and press Power+Volumeup
When trying to install supersu from Plaistow it says cannot install to the default location
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Root Problem, Please help [Odin Stuck on RESET]

I recently updated my note to 4.4 officialy. Now i wanted to root my device [Galaxy Note2 N7100]. I used the method which roots the device by first installing TWRP recovery And then installing Super Su from that. But when i install from odin, after that recovery finishes from odin the place where PASS should come, its just comes as RESET. I tried doing this from other site also, still the same problem. Nothing happened to my phone, but still i need help as i want to root.
Also when i connect my phone the small box turns blue, so i guess my drivers are also installed correctly, please help me with an easy method as I am a noob with rooting. THANKS in advance
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Also I hav KNOX on my phone, but i havent opened that app once also
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amit.dhatrak95 said:
I recently updated my note to 4.4 officialy. Now i wanted to root my device [Galaxy Note2 N7100]. I used the method which roots the device by first installing TWRP recovery And then installing Super Su from that. But when i install from odin, after that recovery finishes from odin the place where PASS should come, its just comes as RESET. I tried doing this from other site also, still the same problem. Nothing happened to my phone, but still i need help as i want to root.
Also when i connect my phone the small box turns blue, so i guess my drivers are also installed correctly, please help me with an easy method as I am a noob with rooting. THANKS in advance
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Why TWRP?
Try Philz CWM Advanced Edition from here...
When odin says PASS ,immediately press & hold VOL_UP + HOME + POWER buttons until device boots into recovery.
OR
Untick AUTO REBOOT option in odin before flashing recovery. After PASS try above mentioned method.
After boot into recovery select INSTALL and then browse to your SU.zip & flash it.
Then,
select REBOOT & then SYSTEM options respectively.
it asks you to overwrite stock recovery, then select YES.
Done, Now you r Rooted & installed.
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU!
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Thats what i am sayin, PASS doesnt come only, instead of PASS its stuck on RESET
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I just now tried the CF auto root method, Still it was stuck RESET.
The CF auto root installed the Super Su though, but now when I am tryin to open Super Su, it shows UNFORTUNATELY SUPERSU HAS STOPPED
Checked on root checker app, Its showing your device is not rooted
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I downloaded the super su app from play store, and now its working.
The root checker app is showing that my device is rooted. But i doubt if my device is rooted, please help me
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[Q] Binaries aren't up to date - re root necessary

(I didn't find a similar thread here, sorry if this has no place here)
Hi, i recently rooted my Nexus 4 on 4.4.3 and i am experiencing some issues :
After installing the driver, and successfully unlocked the bootloader via Fastboot, i then installed ClockworkMod 6.0.2.3,
and then installed SuperSU 0.99 and tried to upgrade the binaries with SuperSU 1.99
When launching SuperSU, it tells me that my binaries aren't up to date and that i have to re-root my Nexus manually.
What should i try next ? Thanks in advance for your help.
Setup :
Nexus 4 16GB Black
Android 4.4.3
Google supersu zip and download a newer version to your phone and flash that in your recovery. You're using a very old version
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(outdated Link removed) download SuperSU here and flash the zip via CWM
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 here you can get the newest SuperSu. (Posted after problem was solved but to help anyone who will come across this post in about 534 years)
fkrone said:
download SuperSU here and flash the zip via CWM
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Hi, thank you for your answer.
I downloaded and flashed the SuperSU in the link you mentioned above, but that didn't make any difference. I heard SuperSU was supposed to take over on boot and ask for something, but my phone boots up just like it usually does, and when i try to open SuperSU, it tells me "there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it. this is a problem". Anybody knows what's next ? I'm completely lost ahah. Thanks again everyone for your help.
jd1639 said:
Google supersu zip and download a newer version to your phone and flash that in your recovery. You're using a very old version
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Hi, thank you for your answer.
That what i did ! I downloaded and flashed the 1.64 version, and also the 1.99. It always end up telling me : "there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it. this is a problem". Thanks for your help.
hugolalouve said:
Hi, thank you for your answer.
That what i did ! I downloaded and flashed the 1.64 version, and also the 1.99. It always end up telling me : "there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it. this is a problem". Thanks for your help.
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Try uninstalling the super su apk. Then flash super su zip in recovery. Boot and then install the supersu apk
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jd1639 said:
Try uninstalling the super su apk. Then flash super su zip in recovery. Boot and then install the supersu apk
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How do you uninstall it ? The option doesn't show up when doing a long press on the icon, and it doesn't offer to update either (although there is an update available on the play store)
hugolalouve said:
How do you uninstall it ? The option doesn't show up when doing a long press on the icon, and it doesn't offer to update either (although there is an update available on the play store)
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Open the app and go to settings, full unroot. Don't worry, it's not permanent, I just did it on my device to make sure and I'm rerooted.
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jd1639 said:
Open the app and go to settings, full unroot. Don't worry, it's not permanent, I just did it on my device to make sure and I'm rerooted.
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I can't even do that : when i open it, i get "there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it. this is a problem". I can only press "OK" and it closes the app right away.
hugolalouve said:
I can't even do that : when i open it, i get "there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it. this is a problem". I can only press "OK" and it closes the app right away.
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Go into settings, apps, all and see if you can uninstall it that way
Edit, just looked at the link the other guy have you. Use this
http://download.chainfire.eu/448/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r5.zip
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jd1639 said:
Go into settings, apps, all and see if you can uninstall it that way
Edit, just looked at the link the other guy have you. Use this
http://download.chainfire.eu/448/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r5.zip
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In Settings -> App Info, i can only force stop, or disable the app. Plus, it tells me that the app version is the 1.99.
hugolalouve said:
In Settings -> App Info, i can only force stop, or disable the app. Plus, it tells me that the app version is the 1.99.
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Ok, do you have a pc and know how to use fastboot. We're going to flash the system image from the factory image and clean up somethings
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jd1639 said:
Ok, do you have a pc and know how to use fastboot. We're going to flash the system image from the factory image and clean up somethings
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I'm pretty comfortable with all that. Waiting for instructions, sir !
Thanks again for your time.
hugolalouve said:
I'm pretty comfortable with all that. Waiting for instructions, sir !
Thanks again for your time.
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Download the factory image, Google nexus 4 factory image. Download the same version you're currently on, 4.4.2 or 4.4.3?
Extract the download using 7-zip or winrar. Inside is another zip file, extract it too. In there you'll find the system.img.
In fastboot run
fastboot flash system system.img
It won't delete anything on your phone
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jd1639 said:
Download the factory image, Google nexus 4 factory image. Download the same version you're currently on, 4.4.2 or 4.4.3?
Extract the download using 7-zip or winrar. Inside is another zip file, extract it too. In there you'll find the system.img.
In fastboot run
fastboot flash system system.img
It won't delete anything on your phone
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Done ! What's next ?
hugolalouve said:
Done ! What's next ?
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Now flash the super su in your recovery. The super su apk should now be gone
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jd1639 said:
Now flash the super su in your recovery. The super su apk should now be gone
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That's right, the SuperSU is gone, which one should i install now? The 1.64, or the 1.99 update?
hugolalouve said:
That's right, the SuperSU is gone, which one should i install now? The 1.64, or the 1.99 update?
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Use the 1.99 zip
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jd1639 said:
Use the 1.99 zip
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I followed all your steps, installed SuperSU going through the recovery mode. It seemed like everything was going ok, but when i tried to open SuperSU, the same message appeared :"There is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it. this is a problem." and shut down right away. So, back to square one, i guess...
hugolalouve said:
I followed all your steps, installed SuperSU going through the recovery mode. It seemed like everything was going ok, but when i tried to open SuperSU, the same message appeared :"There is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it. this is a problem." and shut down right away. So, back to square one, i guess...
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Man, you're having a heck of a time with this. It shouldn't be this hard. I had something similar a while back and I think I had to reflash the factory image and start all over again. not sure if you want to go that far as it will wipe the entire device
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