[Q] From Superuser to SuperSU, is that possible? - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
I have rooted my phone with ioroot method. It came with SuperUser Apk, now I want to change it with SuperSU.
Can I just install SuperSU then uninstall SuperUser without losing root access?

That's what I did. SuperSU works fine for me. You can always install SuperSU, make sure it works (it should), then uninstall Superuser.

Uninstalling SuperUser does not remove root access and you can do that. However if you don't turnaround and install a superuser type of app (ex: SuperSU) shortly and then try to access an app that requires root (ex: Titanium Backup), then you will not be able to use the app. It is best practice to install a superuser app as soon as you install another one to ensure there are no issues.

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[Q] Replace SuperSU with Superuser? On PA 2.52

So ParanoidAndroid comes with SuperSU out of the box which I don't really like as Superuser seems much cleaner to me. However, I can't seem to figure out how to replace SuperSU with Superuser. Flashing the .zip from http://androidsu.com/superuser/ only adds Superuser with SuperSU remaining on the device as well.
Does anyone know how I should go about replacing SuperSU on ParanoidAndroid with traditional Superuser? It's been difficult looking for a tutorial as most people prefer SuperSU over Superuser.
I believe you can just install Superuser (I think it's in Play Store?), then SuperSU will prompt for SU rights for Superuser. Then once this is done, uninstall SuperSU. I could be wrong though
In any case, I also hear SuperSU actually works better.
espionage724 said:
I believe you can just install Superuser (I think it's in Play Store?), then SuperSU will prompt for SU rights for Superuser. Then once this is done, uninstall SuperSU. I could be wrong though
In any case, I also hear SuperSU actually works better.
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When installing from the Play Store, it is installed as a regular app and can be uninstalled easily as it is not a system app.
Iunno, I just prefer Superuser as it seems more refined, in my opinion. To each their own though.
Install superuser, reboot, uninstall supersu using titanium backup or another app thst will le you uninstall system apps then reboot.
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leelaa said:
Install superuser, reboot, uninstall supersu using titanium backup or another app thst will le you uninstall system apps then reboot.
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Titanium backup actually hides Super User apps so you would have to use a root explorer to go to system/apps and remove SuperSU

Need help - SuperSu

need help
i deinstall supersu by mistake..
so i run auto-root again but supersu said su-file is not installed.
What can i do???
Thanks for help!
If you had root and all you did was uninstalled SuperSU, you should just be able to reinstall SuperSU from Google Play Store. You don't lose root by uninstalling the app. You would loose root if you say unrooted through the app w/o backing up your root.
Xdad_0001 said:
If you had root and all you did was uninstalled SuperSU, you should just be able to reinstall SuperSU from Google Play Store. You don't lose root by uninstalling the app. You would loose root if you say unrooted through the app w/o backing up your root.
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Thanks for answer.
First how can i backup?
And when i uninstall in supersu - how can i get root back?
After about 16 hours supersu work again. I just rebootet 15 times - but everytime supersu said: su-file not installed and now it worked.
I thougt i will hopeless - im just begann to flash...

Replacing KingUser with SuperSU

Hi all, I just want to share this. Regarding to Kinguser cant be replace by SuperSU, I just solve this issue. But, I want to make it clear,
I FOUND THIS METHOD ACCIDENTALLY(by experimenting).
I just got Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9082, with home button not functioning. So I cant root it by custom recovery, which made me use Iroot(known as Vroot), 1 click rooting app. It will root using Kinguser binary. Which will give problem to replace it with SuperSU. Then install busybox.
So I reroot my phone using KingO root which will install SuperSU v2.02. I guest this is the point where SuperSU bin get hook in device(I tried installing various ver of SuperSU without success,"Installing Failed". And KingUser give perm to SuperSU using KingO root method.
So I go into SuperSU, install as system, reboot, install custom recovery, install SuperSU.zip thru recovery, reboot, uninstall KingUser(it will warn this will unroot your device back to normal, i just ignore and proceed), and this will erase SuperSU app too, but I guest it leave the binary installed. And again I reinstall SuperSu in normal way, with success.
And again, I'm not telling the best solution, just want to share what I've done. Hope this will help someone.
Good Day
I try to replace King User with the Terminal Emulator Method, and King User gone, but it unroot mi device
I have a Samsung i8200L.
After, I re-root my device (now with Kingo Root, thanks for mention it in your thread), and everything is ok, with SuperSU
Naimlaaa said:
Hi all, I just want to share this. Regarding to Kinguser cant be replace by SuperSU, I just solve this issue. But, I want to make it clear,
I FOUND THIS METHOD ACCIDENTALLY(by experimenting).
I just got Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9082, with home button not functioning. So I cant root it by custom recovery, which made me use Iroot(known as Vroot), 1 click rooting app. It will root using Kinguser binary. Which will give problem to replace it with SuperSU. Then install busybox.
So I reroot my phone using KingO root which will install SuperSU v2.02. I guest this is the point where SuperSU bin get hook in device(I tried installing various ver of SuperSU without success,"Installing Failed". And KingUser give perm to SuperSU using KingO root method.
So I go into SuperSU, install as system, reboot, install custom recovery, install SuperSU.zip thru recovery, reboot, uninstall KingUser(it will warn this will unroot your device back to normal, i just ignore and proceed), and this will erase SuperSU app too, but I guest it leave the binary installed. And again I reinstall SuperSu in normal way, with success.
And again, I'm not telling the best solution, just want to share what I've done. Hope this will help someone.
Good Day
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Easiest method that worked for me!
Use es file explorer
change permision to /system/bin to rw, tick all
run updated supersu, it will ask to update su binary, use the normal option
Kinguser will ask permission from SuperSu, DENY!
Then you can successfully remove kinguser
Newyork! said:
Easiest method that worked for me!
Use es file explorer
change permision to /system/bin to rw, tick all
run updated supersu, it will ask to update su binary, use the normal option
Kinguser will ask permission from SuperSu, DENY!
Then you can successfully remove kinguser
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I'm assuming you used SSU 2.49? As Chainfire said, he made this mostly for lollipop comparability, also for Kinguser replacements issues.
And thanks for sharing the workaround you've figured.:thumbup:
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Naimlaaa said:
I'm assuming you used SSU 2.49? As Chainfire said, he made this mostly for lollipop comparability, also for Kinguser replacements issues.
And thanks for sharing the workaround you've figured.:thumbup:
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I didn't figure it out. it just worked for me!
Newyork! said:
I didn't figure it out. it just worked for me!
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Maybe someone will need it later, lucky them found an easy and more practical way.:thumbup:
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Hope this will work
Worked on Galaxy S3 NEO ( GT-I9300I ) Android 4.4.4
The Steps that worked for me are as follows:
Start from HERE
1. Same steps untill SuperSu installed
2. When SuperSu launched itself (or you can launch it manually ) , it
will ask to update SU Binary, Click Normal.
3. Wait until SuperSu says other user management app detected (in my
case) and will ask you to remove it. Click cancel ( very important ).
4. When you Click Cancel, it will say Binary updated Successfully. And
will ask you to Reboot or OK. Click OK ( very important ) and not to
Reboot.
5. Now SuperSu will open normally but KingUser app will still be present
( in my case).
6. Now go to Settings in SuperSu App and Go to Clean Up options and
there you will find an option to remove other User Managemnt apps, just
click the option and Boom SuperSu will remove it completely from your
System.
Hope this will work for someone else also.
2nd Method:
Just simply install SuperSu from Play Store and follow the above steps
from Number 2 onwards. (Confirm if it works for you)
Credit to : Chainfire and MrW0lf

Root Permissions Not Working For Most Apps After BOK3 Keeproot Upgrade

I already had root on a much older build. I'm on BOK3 (Verizon). Root Check shows I have root, supersu seems to be working, I can drop into su via a terminal, but most my apps that require root aren't getting it. Cleanmaster, Autostart Manager, AppFreezer, Helium (None can use root). I was able to install BusyBox. Supersu shows that all these apps have root permissions granted after I was prompted. I tried setting Supersu to always allow root without prompting but it didn't work. Supersu always says that it has granted access for an interactive shell. I have no idea what to do. My phone sucks without root
Here is what I did to upgrade and keep root. I followed the instructions perfectly and everything seemed to work (But obviously not so well): http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

Help me get rid of Kingroot

I have rooted my L8lite using Kingroot and it was successful (I think), but now I can't get rid of Kingroot if my life depended on it.
Things I have tried so far:
- Replacing Kingroot with SuperSU using the method described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/tutorial-how-to-root-bootloader-unlock-t3314786
- Replacing Kingroot with SuperSU using SuperSU-Me application from here: https://androidmtk.com/replace-kinguser-with-supersu
- Removing Kingroot using the option of SuperSU to remove other SU apps
- Uninstalling from Kingroot options menu
- Restoring a backup previously made using adb
- Factory reset
None of this worked. Please for the love of god someone tell me how to remove that piece of malware from my phone. I am frustrated beyond measure and extreme close to completely giving up.
Is my only option flashing? Would that help with removing Kingroot?
Thank you.
Update: I upgraded to Android 6.0 from local storage using an update I downloaded from Huawei's official website (http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/rom-emui-4-0-android-6-0-single-sim-ale-t3360097). Kingroot is no longer there and Root checker app says the phone is no longer rooted. Curiously, SuperSU and SuperSU-Me are still there, but I removed them using app manager without hassle. Am I in the clear now?
Update 2: After rebooting using "adb reboot bootloader" command it seems that bootloader is still unlocked, which is good. Now I have to find a better way to unroot.
Getting rid of kingroot
Hey bujamin,
Kingroot is a powerful app and removing it without losing root is a near impossible task.
However, I have a solution, not a programmed flashable zip or something but just a way to get rid of Kingroot using existing tools.
My solution :
1. Use kingroot to root your device.
2. Get a custom recovery after you acquired root with KingRoot, preferably TWRP (bear with KingUser).
3. Open Kingroot and in Settings you will find an option to Remove Root authorisation or Uninstall kingroot (depending on the version). This will remove Kingroot completely and unroot your phone too.
4. Since, you have a custom recovery installed now, you no longer need Kingroot to acquire root access.
5. Get the latest SuperSu flashable zip from here.
6. Access the recovery and install the SuperSu zip that you downloaded.
7. A Success message and an option to reboot system will be shown.
8. Reboot.
SuperSu has now been installed and can be found in your app drawer. Your phone is now rooted.
Read my full thread (with detailed explanation) here and leave comments for further clarifications.

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