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[Q] Please help?! SuperSU and Superuser partial install

I have a Verizon Galaxy S5. I've always been afraid to root, but I hate TouchWiz and bloatware so much that I had to try. I'm regretting it.
I just used towelroot and tried to install SuperSU, Titanium Backup, and Wanam Xposed. I tried to research as much as I could, but it's still all new to me.
I first tried to install SuperSU. I wasn't totally sure what to do when it said "Try to disable KNOX? - Cancel or OK".
Someone suggested that I tap OK and disable KNOX. The screen has said "Disabling KNOX..." with a spinning circle thing for at least 5 minutes now. After 10+ minutes of waiting, I closed SuperSU. I downloaded Superuser to try it instead (per someone's suggestion). I tapped it and it immediately opened. It didn't ask about installing or anything. I thought it would need to replace the su binary. It feels like I have a messed up mix of half-installed root software.
Now I just want to undo all this and go back to an unrooted phone. Can anyone help me do that?

Odin back to stock
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ergalthema said:
I have a Verizon Galaxy S5. I've always been afraid to root, but I hate TouchWiz and bloatware so much that I had to try. I'm regretting it.
I just used towelroot and tried to install SuperSU, Titanium Backup, and Wanam Xposed. I tried to research as much as I could, but it's still all new to me.
I first tried to install SuperSU. I wasn't totally sure what to do when it said "Try to disable KNOX? - Cancel or OK".
Someone suggested that I tap OK and disable KNOX. The screen has said "Disabling KNOX..." with a spinning circle thing for at least 5 minutes now. After 10+ minutes of waiting, I closed SuperSU. I downloaded Superuser to try it instead (per someone's suggestion). I tapped it and it immediately opened. It didn't ask about installing or anything. I thought it would need to replace the su binary. It feels like I have a messed up mix of half-installed root software.
Now I just want to undo all this and go back to an unrooted phone. Can anyone help me do that?
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You can Odin back to stock as mentioned, instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880 - That is something I ran into also, if you just reboot and reopen the SuperSU app it will ask again to disable KNOX and it takes seconds to complete. I'd try that first, unistall the other SU app you tried. You can also unroot using SuperSU once its installed right.
Before Wanam you did install the Xposed framework I'm sure right?

You just need to reboot. It did the same thing to me. Like Floyd says it takes like a second to complete after that.

PappaFloyd said:
That is something I ran into also, if you just reboot and reopen the SuperSU app it will ask again to disable KNOX and it takes seconds to complete. I'd try that first, unistall the other SU app you tried.
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I eventually opened SuperSU again and it recognized the other superuser. It asked if I wanted to uninstall the other superuser, so I did. At least I'm down to only SuperSU now, and it seems to be doing what it's supposed to.
I'm still trying to figure out whether I can even use a custom recovery on my Verizon S5 at all. I don't want to do that until it is known to be pretty stable. So, would I even want to disable KNOX?
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Before Wanam you did install the Xposed framework I'm sure right?
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I haven't opened Wanam Xposed. I'm not sure what the Xposed framework is. Is there a set of step-by-step instructions anywhere? It's really disappointing how difficult it has been for me to find solid info. I'm not trying to do anything crazy, I just want to disable as much TouchWiz and bloat as possible.

ergalthema said:
I eventually opened SuperSU again and it recognized the other superuser. It asked if I wanted to uninstall the other superuser, so I did. At least I'm down to only SuperSU now, and it seems to be doing what it's supposed to.
I'm still trying to figure out whether I can even use a custom recovery on my Verizon S5 at all. I don't want to do that until it is known to be pretty stable. So, would I even want to disable KNOX?
I haven't opened Wanam Xposed. I'm not sure what the Xposed framework is. Is there a set of step-by-step instructions anywhere? It's really disappointing how difficult it has been for me to find solid info. I'm not trying to do anything crazy, I just want to disable as much TouchWiz and bloat as possible.
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My best advice for you is to watch videos on YouTube on how to use xsposed installer and also how to use the Titanium backup app to freeze apps you don't want. It would take a long time for someone to post a step by step. All info can be watched on YouTube then if you have questions go ahead and ask.
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Savagerun said:
All info can be watched on YouTube then if you have questions go ahead and ask.
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I watched a few YouTube videos. At this link, the first step is to create a nandroid backup. When I looked up nandroid, it says it needs a custom ROM in order to restore the backup. I thought the point of Xposed was to not need a custom ROM?

ergalthema said:
I watched a few YouTube videos. At this link, the first step is to create a nandroid backup. When I looked up nandroid, it says it needs a custom ROM in order to restore the backup. I thought the point of Xposed was to not need a custom ROM?
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Have you watched the following video? It explains how to use SS and also how to make a nandroid backup of your rooted stock rom. Watch "Verizon Galaxy S5 Safe Strap Recovery Install and Overview" on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d-cPtK-CR8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Savagerun said:
Have you watched the following video? It explains how to use SS and also how to make a nandroid backup of your rooted stock rom. Watch "Verizon Galaxy S5 Safe Strap Recovery Install and Overview" on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d-cPtK-CR8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That was a good video. I didn't hear him mention "nandroid". I am guessing that by using a new slot and not touching the stock rom slot anymore, that the stock rom slot is considered a nandroid backup, or at least the equivalent.

TowelRoot

So, I just found out where the link was hiding. Working great so far.

How about if you click on the big (Greek) lambda symbol?
https://towelroot.com/tr.apk

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How do you unroot the towel root

monkeyjjk said:
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How do you unroot the towel root
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You have to go to SuperSu and unroot from there.
Setttings > Full Unroot > Continue.
Wait for it to prompt you to reboot and you're done

SuperSU issue
So... the root worked fine. I checked with Root Checker, and it's all good in the 'hood. HOWEVER, when I installed SuperSU, it tells me that the "Installation Failed"... second "however", though, is that when I run an app requiring elevated permissions, SuperSU pops up just like it should, and everything works. Very curious.

Foetus said:
So... the root worked fine. I checked with Root Checker, and it's all good in the 'hood. HOWEVER, when I installed SuperSU, it tells me that the "Installation Failed"... second "however", though, is that when I run an app requiring elevated permissions, SuperSU pops up just like it should, and everything works. Very curious.
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It's a known issue, as long as you have SuperSU popping up asking for permissions and your root checker shows green, I wouldn't worry. It happened to the wife's S5, and that was 3 months ago, and she's still rooted.
You could also try and re-dl the latest, I believe 2.01, in the playstore and see if that helps if you are that worried about it.
_don't forget to hit thanks to anyone that helps ya out_

Does Towelroot trigger Knox and cause a CUSTOM notice when booting?

mkuhl2000 said:
Does Towelroot trigger Knox and cause a CUSTOM notice when booting?
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Does not trigger know, but may cause custom notice.

LeftyGR said:
Does not trigger know, but may cause custom notice.
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Caused custom notice on mine.
Question: can I uninstall after rooting and keep root? Google keeps warning me about it.

oatlord said:
Caused custom notice on mine.
Question: can I uninstall after rooting and keep root? Google keeps warning me about it.
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Yes. Once rooted, the app doesn't have to be installed.

Titanium Backup can't freeze nothing

N910U got rooted using CF Root. But Titanium Backup failed to freeze anything. Help plz.

no one?

Using double negatives is wrong!!
more details please. What happens when you try to freeze? You click on freeze and nothing happens? You click in freeze and it says frozen but it's really not? Did you check and make sure you had root?

polish_pat said:
Using double negatives is wrong!!
more details please. What happens when you try to freeze? You click on freeze and nothing happens? You click in freeze and it says frozen but it's really not? Did you check and make sure you had root?
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Thanks bro~
Yes, it says frozen but it's really not.
Titanium Backup says i have root already, and Greenify says the same thing.
But MyBackup Pro refuses to freeze anything neither, and Autostarts says i don't have root.
I'm confused.:crying:

Try uninstalling app on your phone, reinstall the Regular version, open it up, then go install the pro, open it up. Let me know if that doesn't work.

May not help but, have you got into developer settings and ticked usb settings? Use to have to do that on my s4 when using titanium..

GSeeker said:
N910U got rooted using CF Root. But Titanium Backup failed to freeze anything. Help plz.
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Open SuperSu. Does it tell you that you need to update the SU binary?

polish_pat said:
Try uninstalling app on your phone, reinstall the Regular version, open it up, then go install the pro, open it up. Let me know if that doesn't work.
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Tried but still the same.:crying:

jj03 said:
May not help but, have you got into developer settings and ticked usb settings? Use to have to do that on my s4 when using titanium..
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SiNJiN76 said:
Open SuperSu. Does it tell you that you need to update the SU binary?
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I did check the USB debugging box and update the SU binary before. :crying:

Well then you have to do it manually... With a file explorer with root access.

I have root but there's no SuperSU app installed?

Anyone on a rooted 6p seeing this? I unlocked this phone, installed TWRP, and then installed the N6PanglerM ROM. When an app request root, I see the box appear and I can grant or deny, same as always. But in my app drawer, there is no listing for SuperSU. When I go to the Play store and look at SuperSU, it says installed but the Open and Uninstall buttons are both missing.
Anyone have this same issue? Or know how I can get the SuperSU app to be visible?

jgordon00 said:
Anyone on a rooted 6p seeing this? I unlocked this phone, installed TWRP, and then installed the N6PanglerM ROM. When an app request root, I see the box appear and I can grant or deny, same as always. But in my app drawer, there is no listing for SuperSU. When I go to the Play store and look at SuperSU, it says installed but the Open and Uninstall buttons are both missing.
Anyone have this same issue? Or know how I can get the SuperSU app to be visible?
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Protip: It's in the settings menu as it says on the ROM page

ohlin5 said:
Protip: It's in the settings menu as it says on the ROM page
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Annnnnnd I'm a dumbass. Thanks for reminding me of this. I do remember reading that at some point before installing the ROM but promptly forgot post install. Appreciate the protip! ?

jgordon00 said:
Annnnnnd I'm a dumbass. Thanks for reminding me of this. I do remember reading that at some point before installing the ROM but promptly forgot post install. Appreciate the protip!
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No worries we've all done it before! You're welcome!

LOL guess i'm a dumbass too! quick google search brought me here...
thanks for the answer ohlin5!

Snapchat and Magisk

Hi.
Anyone know how I can get snapchat working with root.
I had it working with magisk hide untill yesterday when it wasnt updating stories so I tried to log out and login again but now I keep getting
'Oh no. Your login temperaliy failed ....'
Any help

aniqpirzada said:
Hi.
Anyone know how I can get snapchat working with root.
I had it working with magisk hide untill yesterday when it wasnt updating stories so I tried to log out and login again but now I keep getting
'Oh no. Your login temperaliy failed ....'
Any help
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Try the option "hide magisk manager" in app settings (version 14.5) and see if it works.

I tried it but it doesn't work.

aniqpirzada said:
I tried it but it doesn't work.
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Ok, then they have a new method to detect root and there's nothing you can do right now, except waiting for a new Magisk Hide version. Its always a cat-and-mouse game.

ulxerker said:
Ok, then they have a new method to detect root and there's nothing you can do right now, except waiting for a new Magisk Hide version. Its always a cat-and-mouse game.
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Just need to know if other people are having same issue as me too or not.

aniqpirzada said:
Just need to know if other people are having same issue as me too or not.
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You might want to ask in the Magisk forums, too.

Uninstall Magisk and Login with Snapchat!! Then Install Magisk again ...after doing that make sure to perform a titanium backup of any Snapchat version you are on !! Generally this problem of your login has temporarily failed doesn't arise unless u have xposed installed ... Anyways u can then use ur Titanium Backup to Restore If u have been logged out !

ipratik_hrd said:
Uninstall Magisk and Login with Snapchat!! Then Install Magisk again ...after doing that make sure to perform a titanium backup of any Snapchat version you are on !! Generally this problem of your login has temporarily failed doesn't arise unless u have xposed installed ... Anyways u can then use ur Titanium Backup to Restore If u have been logged out !
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I tried to uninstall magisk but I couldn't boot up.

aniqpirzada said:
I tried to uninstall magisk but I couldn't boot up.
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Dirty flash ur ROM and don't flash Magisk try Super Su..!! After doing that Login to Snapchat and Perform a Titanium Backup