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Can't run ROOT after Doom updates

Hey all,
So I've managed to upgrade to FW 4, Doom's latest kernel, & Doom's autoroot also. Thanks Doom
I still can't seem to get root working. When I go in to Superuser to try to update, I get the following:
su-2.3.1-bin-signed.zip
reboot into recovery and flash it
I can't reboot into recovery (not sw cuz it's not rooted, hitting back key when powering on ignores me).
Anyone else know what I could try?

If you flashed to 4.0 first, then autoroot, then use kernel you will keep root and data.
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Cat_On_Droid said:
If you flashed to 4.0 first, then autoroot, then use kernel you will keep root and data.
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Logseman told me to flash 4, kernel, then autoroot. Is this the wrong order? Have I lost my chance to root until Doom releases a new kernel?
I kept my data ok, just lost root... which is pants cuz the bloatware needs wiped before my sanity does :-/

Rixter757 said:
Logseman told me to flash 4, kernel, then autoroot. Is this the wrong order? Have I lost my chance to root until Doom releases a new kernel?
I kept my data ok, just lost root... which is pants cuz the bloatware needs wiped before my sanity does :-/
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If you have superuser you are rooted, if your using doomlords kernel there is no need to auto root as it comes with root. you dont need to update the app just the binaries, but you have the latest version with doomlords kernel so an update is not needed
worst comes to the worst, connect your device to flashtool and hit root

AndroHero said:
If you have superuser you are rooted, if your using doomlords kernel there is no need to auto root as it comes with root. you dont need to update the app just the binaries, but you have the latest version with doomlords kernel so an update is not needed
worst comes to the worst, connect your device to flashtool and hit root
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Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I agree, def still rooted because i can delete sys apps through root explorer. I can't get Titanium to run - it reports I'm not rooted. Their "problems" link me to update Superuser but it compains re my 1st post that it can't update.
I uninstalled su, new install is 2.3.6.3 but it still refuses the update. Why I can't get into safe mode by hitting the back key on boot is strange too.
Don't know how to run Root from Flashtool, it's greyed out & sounds like I might lose data?
More idea's welcome

Rixter757 said:
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I agree, def still rooted because i can delete sys apps through root explorer. I can't get Titanium to run - it reports I'm not rooted. Their "problems" link me to update Superuser but it compains re my 1st post that it can't update.
I uninstalled su, new install is 2.3.6.3 but it still refuses the update. Why I can't get into safe mode by hitting the back key on boot is strange too.
Don't know how to run Root from Flashtool, it's greyed out & sounds like I might lose data?
More idea's welcome
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Go to this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
Download the recoveryPLAY.img
and
download rootxperia.zip from the botton of the OP
Copy the rootxperia.zip to the root of your SD Card
Put your device in fastboot mode and connect to pc
type in "fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img"
DO NOT FLASH IT. NOTICE THE BOOT COMMAND NOT FLASH
When recovery pops up flash the .zip and reboot
done

AndroHero said:
Go to this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
Download the recoveryPLAY.img
and
download rootxperia.zip from the botton of the OP
Copy the rootxperia.zip to the root of your SD Card
Put your device in fastboot mode and connect to pc
type in "fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img"
DO NOT FLASH IT. NOTICE THE BOOT COMMAND NOT FLASH
When recovery pops up flash the .zip and reboot
done
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Works like a charm FW 4.0.A.2.368_World successfully rooted. Thank you and all those dev's & guides that made it possible.

AndroHero said:
Go to this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
Download the recoveryPLAY.img
and
download rootxperia.zip from the botton of the OP
Copy the rootxperia.zip to the root of your SD Card
Put your device in fastboot mode and connect to pc
type in "fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img"
DO NOT FLASH IT. NOTICE THE BOOT COMMAND NOT FLASH
When recovery pops up flash the .zip and reboot
done
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You Sir, are an absolute legend
Worked perfectly, I'm good to go. Thanks very much for your patience.
Thanks also to all the Devs for their brilliant work

azuell said:
Works like a charm FW 4.0.A.2.368_World successfully rooted. Thank you and all those dev's & guides that made it possible.
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Rixter757 said:
You Sir, are an absolute legend
Worked perfectly, I'm good to go. Thanks very much for your patience.
Thanks also to all the Devs for their brilliant work
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WooHooo glad your sorted

[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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[ROOT] 23.0.1.A.0.167 [LOCKED BL] No recovery needed

Hello,
I just wanted to share how I have rooted my device today, and it was way easier than the methods I have been reading about so far.
My device: Xperia Z2 , C6543.
How I did it:
1- I updated my flashtool to the latest version, downloaded the 7.1.2.A.0.314 ftf for my region and flashed like instructed in the post. (Note that If you don't have flashtool installed, you have to go inside it's drivers folder and install the Z2 driver so it can communicate to the phone).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
2- After the downgrade to the 7.1.2.A.0.314 version mentioned above, I went to the flashtool menu (My 65XX -> Root -> Force towelroot)
When prompted to, I have choosen the SuperSU option.
Then the towelroot app showed in the phone's screen, I've tapped on "make it rain" and let it run.
After that the phone restarted and it was rooted.
3. Okay, now that the 7.1.2.A.0.314 is rooted, an OTA update notification showed up to update to the same version (lol). Well, I just let it update, and the root was there (I confirmed by restoring some data in titanium backup).
4. After that, another OTA update showed up to update to 23.0.1.A.0.167. Again, I let it download and install.
Well, that's what it took for me to root my z2 in it's latest version with only one downgrade and no manual adb commands, no manual rootkit downloads, pretty similar to the way I've always rooted my ZQ (R.I.P - it drowned lol).
The credits are due to the hard-working people who made all the mentioned tools, I am only doing my part by sharing an easier method than what i've seen around. Feel free to share your toughts.
Laters!

Sorry to be noob! Will it break anything like camera x reality or anything? And for warranty, can I claim it by just unrooting it(it's in the su) ?

Did not break anything for me. Now I can use foldermount and transfer heavy apps to the external sd. Wonderful. As for the warranty, since there is no recovery installed and no bootloader unlocked, it is as easy as doing the step 1 in the procedure described. It will flash the unrooted system back.

But ist same method, if u use this or this tool.

This post doesnt deserve an original development section!

thanks. I will follow this guide as i had root, upgraded and lost it. But i've have been itching to flash stuff lol.

But ist same method, if u use this or this tool.
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I am not sure I understand what you mean, but if you are talking about the xperiarootkit compared to the "force towelroot" from flashtool, I checked the scripts in advance and they seem to be the same thing yes. The only shortcut to what I did was not having to flash recovery, and creating customized ftf, etc.

This post doesnt deserve an original development section!
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I am sorry you feel that way man, that comment was a great way to add value to the conversation, thank you.

remydlc said:
thanks. I will follow this guide as i had root, upgraded and lost it. But i've have been itching to flash stuff lol.
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Did you tried ota survival in Supersu?

rjshrjndrn said:
Did you tried ota survival in Supersu?
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not before applying the OTA. Perhaps that would have helped. I have the app installed, but it says the binaries are not installed, to consult the forums for re-rooting

remydlc said:
not before applying the OTA. Perhaps that would have helped. I have the app installed, but it says the binaries are not installed, to consult the forums for re-rooting
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I think you have to do all the stuff one again and root device. Then check the option for its root survival and do ota updates. I think you'll be fine with the updates.

Question, /System RW? (don't confuse it with a TA Restore, as it could only be restoring to the /Data partition).

Moscow Desire said:
Question, /System RW? (don't confuse it with a TA Restore, as it could only be restoring to the /Data partition).
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I doubt you'll have system RW access as sony ric should still be running, but if root is working fine flashing nut's recovery should fix this easily.

root achieved and kept
Nice one thanks for the info worked well and updated to .167 ota and kept root.

Going to give this a try. Thanks

Thanks for the info, OP.
I used flashtool to downgrade my D6503 to .55, tried to use towelroot, no luck. used the CVE root exploit and got root, but after that update center failed the verification to .314.
Your method works, so cheers!

Will the Phone be wiped during this root method

ecolupo said:
Will the Phone be wiped during this root method
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flashtool will wipe your phone unless you unselect data partition (not recommended). The rooting part is non-destructive so no that part won't your phone.

ptmaniac said:
I doubt you'll have system RW access as sony ric should still be running, but if root is working fine flashing nut's recovery should fix this easily.
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Tried to install nut's recovery with supersu option but all the apks in the script could not be written into system folder. Also could not install xposed installer. May have to downgrade again and avoid this method
update: no need to downgrade again. sony_ric prevents r/w to system folder even with root, so I just used ric killer by forty two: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-sony-ric-killer-t2953141
afterward I was able to install xposed installer via normal method.

Thank you for the tutorial. It worked fine for me.
What will happen if I do a factory reset via settings-menu? Will root be gone? Do I have to downgrade again or can I install SuperSU to get root back?
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[ROOT][RECOVERY][ALL IN ONE] Cf-Autoroot-twrp-T700/705/800/805/Tab S- UPDATE 23/4/15

Updated CF-autoroot with latest Supersu binaries and combined TWRP recovery for SM-T800/SM-T805/T700/T705 Exynos only, Lollipop and Kitkat
I've noticed that quite a number of people seeking to root their device also flash TWRP afterwards, seeing as it's unnecessary to do both steps I have made an all in one package to root and install TWRP recovery.
Cf-autoroot has been updated with the latest Supersu binaries and TWRP has been updated with my fixed version (ADB root shell and Download mode fixes).
UPDATE - I have updated all versions with new builds. TWRP is now v2.8.6.2 and now includes the fixes recently pushed to their repo for encrypted backups. I have also addressed the slow wipe issue, cache, system, etc., which some have experienced and should now be much quicker.
Each device now has it's own build, this is to ensure that TWRP recovery build properties reflect the device it's installed on. ROMs such as CM12 should now install without issue.
Feedback is welcome.
Simply flash with ODIN. Odin 10.6
cf-autoroot-twrp-t700
cf-autoroot-twrp-t705
cf-autoroot-twrp-t800
cf-autoroot-twrp-t805
Check root status with ROOT VALIDATOR
Guide how to flash, credit to Usama m.
http://techbeasts.com/2015/05/01/root-twrp-recovery-galaxy-tab-s-84-running-lollipop-502/
UPDATED TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3074633
NOTE: It is important to boot to recovery after flashing or twrp may not stick and will be replaced with stock recovery.
When flashing uncheck auto reboot in Odin, immediately after flashing manually reboot and boot into twrp.
Manual reboot is POWER + HOME +VOL DOWN then as soon as the screen goes blank immediately change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other buttons.
Credits to chainfire for his great work.
FEEDBACK PLEASE
AND DONT FORGET THAT THANKS BUTTON :good: HIT AND RUN IS NOT NICE
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Testing..
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Root is working great, at least terminal got root permissions and recovery does work too !
Thanks

d3xtr0 said:
Testing..
EDIT:
Root is working great, at least terminal got root permissions and recovery does work too !
Thanks
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Good stuff. :good:

Just picked up a T800 as a birthday present to my mom.. Its going to be hard to give this thing to her..lol
Anyways.. just used this to root and it worked perfect.. Had already took ota to LP..
Thanks !!

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tids2k said:
delete post !
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What?

ashyx said:
What?
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I guess he made an unnecessary post and wanted an admin to delete his post, and not yours.

snapper.fishes said:
I guess he made an unnecessary post and wanted an admin to delete his post, and not yours.
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Why the forum doesn't allow users to delete their own posts is beyond me?

In the Odin section, the Tar. File , i just want to double check , i have to put it on the AP box correct ?, thanx

lloydb9382 said:
In the Odin section, the Tar. File , i just want to double check , i have to put it on the AP box correct ?, thanx
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Correct.

thanx so much it worked great ,

T807A, is that a model this could possibly work on? I just got this tablet and just starting to look for root. It's an AT&T tab s 10.5
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almony8 said:
T807A, is that a model this could possibly work on? I just got this tablet and just starting to look for root. It's an AT&T tab s 10.5
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Unfortunately AT&T lock the bootloader, so atm you're stuck with a device that cannot be modified in any way.
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After using the app with odin, root checker indicates that "Root access not properly configured or granted".
Root question comes up but can not check the box to allow.
Had an issue like this on a different device and it was corrected when I changed to ART, but do not know where it is in 5.0.2?
Just tried TWRP, and it is allowed.

cyaclone said:
After using the app with odin, root checker indicates that "Root access not properly configured or granted".
Root question comes up but can not check the box to allow.
Had an issue like this on a different device and it was corrected when I changed to ART, but do not know where it is in 5.0.2?
Just tried TWRP, and it is allowed.
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Use Root Validator and post the output. Root checker doesn't give enough information.

ashyx said:
Use Root Validator and post the output. Root checker doesn't give enough information.
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Root Denied
Superuser app found
Superuser Binary
Multiple busybox's
SELinux is permissive

cyaclone said:
Root Denied
Superuser app found
Superuser Binary
Multiple busybox's
SELinux is permissive
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Looks like you are rooted but are not granting root permission when asked.
Is the post below any solution to your problem?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076796
If you still have problems you could open the Super su app and change in settings to 'Grant' root access by default.

ashyx said:
Looks like you are rooted but are not granting root permission when asked.
Is the post below any solution to your problem?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076796
If you still have problems you could open the Super su app and change in settings to 'Grant' root access by default.
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BINGO!, it was Lux. I did an uninstall and rebooted and had ROOT.........WOW, strange that this would be the answer, but it worked for me at this moment.
Thanks

Not sure if it matters but what version of twrp is being installed?

AKfortyseven said:
Not sure if it matters but what version of twrp is being installed?
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Cf-autoroot has been updated with the latest Supersu binaries and TWRP has been updated with my fixed version.
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= 2.8.6.1

There is a root for the Htc U Play?

Hey at all, wherr can i found root four htc u play?

Dome9019 said:
Hey at all, wherr can i found root four htc u play?
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Yes, you can root your HTC U play easily. Follow the following steps to root your HTC u play. btw I try this method on my HTC u play its work very well.
1) Unlock your phone from HTC website Bootloader. follow this video :
Link for unlock phone bootloader : https://www.htcdev.com/bootloader
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If you have done the bootloader unlock, let's move on next step.
2) Install " TWRP recovery" in your HTC u play, btw its not official but you can use it. " DOWNLOAD " it should be twrp-3.1.1-0. Click here to see following steps
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Step no 3 my favorite step, How to root phone ?
3) We will root htc u play with the help of Magisk . just download the Magisk.apk and Go in file manager, if you don't have file manager simply download from playstore just typing "FX File". anyways Find the Magisk.apk file in file manager and change the extension .apk to .zip file format. if you done it . boot your phone in twrp recovery and click on "install" select the Magisk.zip file in your downloads folder and install it. and reboot your phone.
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Done you have successfully install root in your device. you can check it with the help of root checker.
NOTE : SOME USERS ARE EXPERIENCING BOOTLOOP AFTER OTA UPDATING WITH TWRP.
Thanks.
Ali