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[Q] SuperSu not working (not a Knox issue)

Dear all, I recently tried rooting my device (i5905) and run into some trouble. Here is what I did:
1) I followed this guide a guide called how-to-root-galaxy-s4-using-twrp-method such that I now have a working TWRP installed.
2) When I rebooted I noticed the message "SuperSu has stopped". I found out that I was using an old version of SuperSu (0.99) and updated the version through the play store. After that I was able to open the App but it said that it wasn't set up correctly - I don't remember the exact message.
3) I closed SuperSu, downloaded the newest version from the web to my device and installed the zip file with TWRP. Unfortunately, this brought me back to the state where every time I want to start the App I get the error "Unfortunately, SuperSu has stopped".
4) Some people claimed that it could be a Knox issue, even though I never got any security warning, I decided to download a "Knox" remover script which I ran through TWRP. This removed Knox (it is no longer listed under Apps) but it does not stop the error message from SuperSu poping up.
5) I'm unable to update SuperSu because I'm already on the newest version and I can't remove it either.
Any ideas how I should progress?
Thank you very much!

Try touch philz method

RubbaBand said:
Try touch philz method
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Could you give a little bit more context on why I should try this and what it would fix? I'm new to this so I don't have a lot of knowledge.
Also couldn't that give me some problem because I already installed TWRP...

S4 have alot of updates NB3, NB4, NC1, NC2, elc...
Some of the updates lets the method you want to use useless
The touch philz custom recovery lets you root your device from recovery
You chould try it out

RubbaBand said:
S4 have alot of updates NB3, NB4, NC1, NC2, elc...
Some of the updates lets the method you want to use useless
The touch philz custom recovery lets you root your device from recovery
You chould try it out
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Okay so I would assume I just follow these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39433857#post39433857
Then I ignore the fact that I already installed TWRP and just install it? And once I installed it, there will be an option to root without using SuperSu?
Thanks.

After going to recovery go to philz options > reroot
The system will be rooted
If you didnt find SuperSu after boot
Download it from google play

RubbaBand said:
After going to recovery go to philz options > reroot
The system will be rooted
If you didnt find SuperSu after boot
Download it from google play
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Sorry but I have trouble following the instructions. I downloaded Odin 309 and was able to put Philz Recovery on my phone. I restarted my phone and it seems like I'm unable to enter the recovery mode. I hold down all three keys (VolUp) and the blue font in the corner appears but after a few second the phone just shuts down. I'm still able to boot normal, just not into recovery mode. I thought it might be because of my low battery but even after charging (70%) the problem persists.
I also noted that it was hard to get into Download mode (needed 3 attempts). Maybe removing Knox caused some problems - although it should really affect this? Any ideas?

Sy1vus said:
Sorry but I have trouble following the instructions. I downloaded Odin 309 and was able to put Philz Recovery on my phone. I restarted my phone and it seems like I'm unable to enter the recovery mode. I hold down all three keys (VolUp) and the blue font in the corner appears but after a few second the phone just shuts down. I'm still able to boot normal, just not into recovery mode. I thought it might be because of my low battery but even after charging (70%) the problem persists.
I also noted that it was hard to get into Download mode (needed 3 attempts). Maybe removing Knox caused some problems - although it should really affect this? Any ideas?
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Just hold volume up & power buttons til it says booting recovery then release both & should boot up ? I occasionally have probably entering recovery but that always works

11calcal said:
Just hold volume up & power buttons til it says booting recovery then release both & should boot up ? I occasionally have probably entering recovery but that always works
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I did exactly that, somehow it worked after the 11th try - seriously. But thanks!!
I downloaded SuperSu from the play store. It now ask me to install the SU binary. Should I click "Normal" or "TWRP/CWM"?
Thanks once again!

Hit normal !!

[Q] Unable to flash recovery on SGH-1337

So I have already rooted my AT&T Galaxy S4 (Running 4.4.2 [NB1]). That part was done following the tutorial on galaxys4root.com to the tee.
The issue that arises now is trying to Flash CWM. I have tried using ROM Manager to flash the recovery as well as attempting the LOKI method following the tutorial on galaxys4root.com. However when I tried that tutorial it gave me an error: "loki aboot does not match device". I downloaded the LOKI version for my SGH-1337 from this website as well.
Does anyone have any ideas with what I may be doing wrong? I was hoping to be able to flash CWM using ROM Manager, but is this even possible?
Sorry for no links as I am new to XDA Dev an am unable to post links.

Your phone has a locked boot loader that prevents the stock kernel and recovery from being replaced. The only working recovery is safestrap.

jmjoyas said:
Your phone has a locked boot loader that prevents the stock kernel and recovery from being replaced. The only working recovery is safestrap.
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I downloaded Safestrap 3.7.2-KK-B01.apk and tried to flash that recovery with no avail. The status is still showing "Not Installed."

bwhite4294 said:
I downloaded Safestrap 3.7.2-KK-B01.apk and tried to flash that recovery with no avail. The status is still showing "Not Installed."
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Did go through the following instructions for installing the safestrap?
HOW DO I INSTALL SAFESTRAP?
Requirement: Root
Requirement: Allow APK install from Unknown Sources
Download the Safestrap APK
Find the APK using a Filemanager tool and open it on your device, then click "Install".
(If updating from an existing Safestrap you might be warned that this will over-write the existing installation. Click the "Yes" equivalent to this message.)
Once installed, open up the Safestrap application as you would any other app.
Agree to the disclaimer that you won't try to sue me and hunt me down with a rifle if you manage to break your phone..
Then use the "Install Recovery" button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the "Status:" should say "Installed" when you're done.
From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
That's it for the installation! Read below for a brief overview of Safestrap Recovery v3.x
HOW DO I ENTER RECOVERY?
During each reboot a splashscreen will be displayed showing whether the device is running a rom-slot or on the "Stock ROM".
Press under the button shown on the screen to either enter "RECOVERY" or "CONTINUE" booting.
By "under", I mean on the touch key portion of the front display on either side of the center button.

I followed those instructions exactly, but it does not show the state as "Installed."

bwhite4294 said:
I followed those instructions exactly, but it does not show the state as "Installed."
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You need to set the selinux mode to permissive. Use selinuxmodechanger app for that. You should then be able to install safe strap recovery.

jmjoyas said:
You need to set the selinux mode to permissive. Use selinuxmodechanger app for that. You should then be able to install safe strap recovery.
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This worked perfectly, however safestrap 3.72 appears to not allow me to search for a zipped rom to install.
Is there a certain folder I should store zipped roms in?

bwhite4294 said:
This worked perfectly, however safestrap 3.72 appears to not allow me to search for a zipped rom to install.
Is there a certain folder I should store zipped roms in?
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When you select install, it will list zip files and directories. To move to the parent directory, scroll to the top and select "(Up a level)". This will enable you to traverse to any directory.

Safestrap safe system not active

Hi Folks. I followed the instructions on the ATT All Things thread to get to NC1 update, then rooted using towlroot and all that works great. I can't get SafeStrap to work using the instructions though. I can install it, click install to install recovery and it says Installation Complete but State shows Not Installed and Safe System shows not active as well. Not sure what to do from here. I see nothing on the main thread about this. When I open Rom Manager it says I have ClockworkMod and TWRP installed as well from what i can tell. Not sure what is going on here. Help appreciated. Thanks.

fuzzyreets said:
Hi Folks. I followed the instructions on the ATT All Things thread to get to NC1 update, then rooted using towlroot and all that works great. I can't get SafeStrap to work using the instructions though. I can install it, click install to install recovery and it says Installation Complete but State shows Not Installed and Safe System shows not active as well. Not sure what to do from here. I see nothing on the main thread about this. When I open Rom Manager it says I have ClockworkMod and TWRP installed as well from what i can tell. Not sure what is going on here. Help appreciated. Thanks.
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You mentioned that ALL Thing ATT and NC1 so you have SGH-I337 with NC1 firmware.
For NC1 firmware you can not use the CWM and TWRP anymore. The only recovery you can use is Safestrap.
Did you check your root access before you install the Safestrap.
Try to restart your phone with regular reboot (not to recovery) and see whether the safestrap pop up in the boot process.

sway8966 said:
You mentioned that ALL Thing ATT and NC1 so you have SGH-I337 with NC1 firmware.
For NC1 firmware you can not use the CWM and TWRP anymore. The only recovery you can use is Safestrap.
Did you check your root access before you install the Safestrap.
Try to restart your phone with regular reboot (not to recovery) and see whether the safestrap pop up in the boot process.
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Nothing out of the ordinary pops up during boot. Just standard Samsung & ATT splashscreens.

Also I just reset the phone, confirmed root, reinstalled safestrap and still the same. It does nothing to the phone even though it says Installation Complete.

Do I have to have the SIM in? I can't imagine I do but I currently do not. Just running off of wifi.

fuzzyreets said:
Do I have to have the SIM in? I can't imagine I do but I currently do not. Just running off of wifi.
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You have to use SELinux mode changer and set it to permissive.
Sent from my SGH-I337 running GPE

DeadlySin9 said:
You have to use SELinux mode changer and set it to permissive.
Sent from my SGH-I337 running GPE
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Thank you. That worked. I have no idea why that isn't on the original instruction page. VERY MUCH appreciated. Do I have to do that every time I reboot with the selinux change app?

fuzzyreets said:
Thank you. That worked. I have no idea why that isn't on the original instruction page. VERY MUCH appreciated. Do I have to do that every time I reboot with the selinux change app?
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It was because original instruction page was written before the towlroot method.
You do not need to use that selinux change app every time you reboot unless your SE for Android status is changed.

Safestrap installing but not?

I actually searched this in depth and much to my surprise, I didn't find much. Odd.
I've got an ATT GS4 with the NC1 loaded. I'm rooted and ready to go after downloading a few files following instructions:
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Files you will need on ExtSdCard before starting:
-- Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk from here
-- ROM Install Zip (check ROM notes... may need to replace updater-script)
-- ATT_NC1_Modules.zip from here
-- UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip from here
ALL 4.4.2 ROM installs starting with rooted NC1:
0. Root and install safestrap v3.72
1. Copy remaining files above to extSdCard
2. Reboot into Safestrap Recovery
3. Wipe... Advanced Wipe... everything except extSdCard
4. Install... 4.4.2 ROM
5. Install... ATT_NC1_Modules.zip (to fix wifi)
6. Install... UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip (to keep root)
7. Reboot
8. Check APN settings and configure if necessary
I never got to the end because when I installed Safestrap, I chose "install recovery" and it went all the way to 100% and said the install was a success but for "state" it says "not installed".
Not sure what's going on. I do note that on the SafeStrap thread, it only mentions NB1 but I assumed that was the same as NC1 functionally.
I have SuperSU installed and Safestrap is listed in the apps section.
Like I said, I'm surprised I didn't find more info on this upon my searching.
Ive tried:
uninstall safestrap and superSU
reinstall
reboot multiple times in-between
Something odd that happened after I uninstalled superSU - I resbooted and what came up was a warning screen with yellow writing that warned me about installing alternative OS's. It asked if I wanted to install an alternative OS and I chose "NO" and it booted normally. Not sure where that screen came from or what it was. I never saw it again.

You need to set selinux to permissive mode and then you should be able to install safestrap recovery. Use selinuxmodechanger app for that

what's up with this software? anyone got 3.72b working on NB1?
burgertime78 said:
I actually searched this in depth and much to my surprise, I didn't find much. Odd.
I've got an ATT GS4 with the NC1 loaded. I'm rooted and ready to go after downloading a few files following instructions:
Code:
Files you will need on ExtSdCard before starting:
-- Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk from here
-- ROM Install Zip (check ROM notes... may need to replace updater-script)
-- ATT_NC1_Modules.zip from here
-- UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip from here
ALL 4.4.2 ROM installs starting with rooted NC1:
0. Root and install safestrap v3.72
1. Copy remaining files above to extSdCard
2. Reboot into Safestrap Recovery
3. Wipe... Advanced Wipe... everything except extSdCard
4. Install... 4.4.2 ROM
5. Install... ATT_NC1_Modules.zip (to fix wifi)
6. Install... UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip (to keep root)
7. Reboot
8. Check APN settings and configure if necessary
I never got to the end because when I installed Safestrap, I chose "install recovery" and it went all the way to 100% and said the install was a success but for "state" it says "not installed".
Not sure what's going on. I do note that on the SafeStrap thread, it only mentions NB1 but I assumed that was the same as NC1 functionally.
I have SuperSU installed and Safestrap is listed in the apps section.
Like I said, I'm surprised I didn't find more info on this upon my searching.
Ive tried:
uninstall safestrap and superSU
reinstall
reboot multiple times in-between
Something odd that happened after I uninstalled superSU - I resbooted and what came up was a warning screen with yellow writing that warned me about installing alternative OS's. It asked if I wanted to install an alternative OS and I chose "NO" and it booted normally. Not sure where that screen came from or what it was. I never saw it again.
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I've tried everything to load a rom onto this thing even what op replied and still nothing. My version of safestrap is 3.72 beta with NB1 4.4.2
I'm about to suck it up and stay on stock att witch i hate cause I can't use none of my tmobile features oh well. If anyone's got this working please, please let up know step by step how it was done.

Wanabedev83 said:
I've tried everything to load a rom onto this thing even what op replied and still nothing. My version of safestrap is 3.72 beta with NB1 4.4.2
I'm about to suck it up and stay on stock att witch i hate cause I can't use none of my tmobile features oh well. If anyone's got this working please, please let up know step by step how it was done.
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That worked like a charm - the SELinux change app.
Thanks JmJoyas!

burgertime78 said:
That worked like a charm - the SELinux change app.
Thanks JmJoyas!
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how are you loading the the roms? Is it threw one of the numbered slots or in the stock one? I don't wanna mess too much with the stock one but if it's the only one that work's then I guess i might give it a try.

Wanabedev83 said:
how are you loading the the roms? Is it threw one of the numbered slots or in the stock one? I don't wanna mess too much with the stock one but if it's the only one that work's then I guess i might give it a try.
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At the time of this, I had not installed any roms. This thread was because I could not get safestrap installed.

burgertime78 said:
At the time of this, I had not installed any roms. This thread was because I could not get safestrap installed.
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oh okay, cool. Do you know of a thread that you might link me to where they might be discussing that? If so link me if you can please.

Wanabedev83 said:
oh okay, cool. Do you know of a thread that you might link me to where they might be discussing that? If so link me if you can please.
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Not sure of a thread for that. However, last night I installed over top of my stock slot. Apparently, KitKat does not allow flashing to "rom slot 1-4" so, I just did a full backup in safe strap, then wiped the stock slot and installed over top of it. worked fine.

Device is not rooted message with stock recovery

In stock recovery if I click the version number under the advanced menu multiple times, I get the message "Device is not rooted". It then has yes as the only option, tapping it appears to do nothing and returns me to the advanced menu.
Can someone who has rooted then reflashed stock recovery see if any more options are available on a rooted device, or does it just say "Device is rooted"?

I have flashed and have to reason to go back to stock recovery. TWRP is working fine and ive also update to 2.0.1

Funk Wizard said:
I have flashed and have to reason to go back to stock recovery. TWRP is working fine and ive also update to 2.0.1
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ok, thanks for letting me know!