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Hiding root for media apps

I'm not interested in trying to use Android Pay on a rooted device, but would like to use DirecTV Now and Netflix if they check for root. I know DirecTV Now does not work. I tried the app to hide root with no success. Is the only other option to try to go the suhide route? I don't really need root, but I had to add a line to my build.prop to enable hot spot. I would remove root if it meant I didn't have to restore my device losing the build.prop changes.

lip008 said:
I'm not interested in trying to use Android Pay on a rooted device, but would like to use DirecTV Now and Netflix if they check for root. I know DirecTV Now does not work. I tried the app to hide root with no success. Is the only other option to try to go the suhide route? I don't really need root, but I had to add a line to my build.prop to enable hot spot. I would remove root if it meant I didn't have to restore my device losing the build.prop changes.
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Why can't you just do a full unroot in SuperSU app?

acejavelin said:
Why can't you just do a full unroot in SuperSU app?
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Don't tell me it's that easy! LoL the super newb in me is exposed.

lip008 said:
Don't tell me it's that easy! LoL the super newb in me is exposed.
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lol... it is that easy. Open the SuperSU app and go to settings, there is an option for Full Unroot, let it do it's thing and reboot and your good to go.
As always, backup in TWRP first, just in case.

Install Magisk.... I used it to get Android Pay working. There is a Hide Su feature.

acejavelin said:
lol... it is that easy. Open the SuperSU app and go to settings, there is an option for Full Unroot, let it do it's thing and reboot and your good to go.
As always, backup in TWRP first, just in case.
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I have my original backup before the root. Technically I don't understand how you can make changes to the OS or whatever then remove root on the stock OS.

Bwangster12 said:
Install Magisk.... I used it to get Android Pay working. There is a Hide Su feature.
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Yeah, Magisk root seems to be the way to go now days.

acejavelin said:
Yeah, Magisk root seems to be the way to go now days.
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Flashing Magisk and then installing Magisk Manager was super simple and clean. Magisk's SU option seems to work perfectly find for everything. Tasker has had a little bit of an issue, but its easy to remedy.

Bwangster12 said:
Install Magisk.... I used it to get Android Pay working. There is a Hide Su feature.
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I removed root, hotspot still works, and DirecTV Now also works. Now if the DirecTV Now developers would fix the app to autohide onscreen buttons like it used to I'd be all set. At least the Pure's display isn't AMOLED so I don't have to worry about burn-in.
Android and the XDA community are a beautiful thing...lol. Magisk looks great. I will read up on it.

Bwangster12 said:
Flashing Magisk and then installing Magisk Manager was super simple and clean. Magisk's SU option seems to work perfectly find for everything. Tasker has had a little bit of an issue, but its easy to remedy.
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Hmm... I was planning on re-rooting soon, perhaps I will do it with Magisk and update my root tutorial.

I was prepping myself to give up root, especially with some of the newer DNS based ad blockers (not requiring root), the ability to get Android Pay working, etc... but as soon as I saw Magisk, it sort of solved all the problems and meant there really isn't anything you need to be unrooted for that you can't do rooted.

Bwangster12 said:
I was prepping myself to give up root, especially with some of the newer DNS based ad blockers (not requiring root), the ability to get Android Pay working, etc... but as soon as I saw Magisk, it sort of solved all the problems and meant there really isn't anything you need to be unrooted for that you can't do rooted.
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Can you give me an example of one of the newer DNS ad blockers you're using? Other than installing the modified YouTube apk to get rid of ads on that app it's the only thing missing that I want to do. Block ads across the device. Last program I used was adblock on the G Flex 2. Seemed to work well without breaking anything, but I was rooted.

lip008 said:
Can you give me an example of one of the newer DNS ad blockers you're using? Other than installing the modified YouTube apk to get rid of ads on that app it's the only thing missing that I want to do. Block ads across the device. Last program I used was adblock on the G Flex 2. Seemed to work well without breaking anything, but I was rooted.
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DNS66. Works system wide by redirecting DNS traffic to a VPN that filters out advertisers. It uses some of the same published lists as adaway. I installed it on my kids unrooted moto G4. No complaints, seems to be working as expected with minimal overhead, and no root required.

lip008 said:
Can you give me an example of one of the newer DNS ad blockers you're using? Other than installing the modified YouTube apk to get rid of ads on that app it's the only thing missing that I want to do. Block ads across the device. Last program I used was adblock on the G Flex 2. Seemed to work well without breaking anything, but I was rooted.
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AdGuard is very good....And I've tried BlockThis which isnt bad. Arter97 patches the YouTube app to remove ads. You can find that on XDA

DNS66 works very well and light on resources. I used it up until I rooted my phone. I have installed it on my wife's phone (she won't let me root) and she loves it. Best part: it's open source and free.

acejavelin said:
Hmm... I was planning on re-rooting soon, perhaps I will do it with Magisk and update my root tutorial.
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Been keeping an eye on where all the options to root are going. I noticed you're pretty active in the community and have a good guide for traditional supersu rooting. You should definelt update with Magisk method when you can

Barclays mobile banking app

Just wondering if anyone has got the Barclays banking app to work on any custom Rom. I have tried nearly all of them and even the ones that are not rooted don't work.

pandollar said:
Just wondering if anyone has got the Barclays banking app to work on any custom Rom. I have tried nearly all of them and even the ones that are not rooted don't work.
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I know that barclays used to crash if it detected root at all. I'm rooted using Magisk and if I add barclays to Magisk Hide, it opens for me. Don't have an account with them to test login but it's better than nothing. Also make sure you pass safetynet before you open it and clear app data before launching for first time

manor7777 said:
I know that barclays used to crash if it detected root at all. I'm rooted using Magisk and if I add barclays to Magisk Hide, it opens for me. Don't have an account with them to test login but it's better than nothing. Also make sure you pass safetynet before you open it and clear app data before launching for first time
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Worked for me to on my OPO

So when you say it worked for you do you mean you can get past the start screen, because I get the start screen but no further.

pandollar said:
So when you say it worked for you do you mean you can get past the start screen, because I get the start screen but no further.
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I've had it wiring with Magisk, works to this day. Snapchat is more of a pain.

Ok, could you tell me exactly what you did to get it working, what version of Barlcays app are you using and what Rom

Step by Step Guide
dladz said:
I've had it wiring with Magisk, works to this day. Snapchat is more of a pain.
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Hi.
I am also interested in the steps to get this app working on my phone as I have been unable to get past the start screen for a couple of months however it would be really helpful to have access to this app and it's features .

Ashley_Simms said:
Hi.
I am also interested in the steps to get this app working on my phone as I have been unable to get past the start screen for a couple of months however it would be really helpful to have access to this app and it's features .
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Don't use it no more but what I've done is had systemless root (magisk) then install the app that you want t hide, prior to opening it, click magisk, go to settings and show magisk hide, then check the box next to the application you want to hide.
Then start your app for the first time.

dladz said:
Don't use it no more but what I've done is had systemless root (magisk) then install the app that you want t hide, prior to opening it, click magisk, go to settings and show magisk hide, then check the box next to the application you want to hide.
Then start your app for the first time.
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Ok, I have tried this before and still doesn't open.

pandollar said:
Ok, I have tried this before and still doesn't open.
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Not sure then mate. Must have been patched
What about temp unrooting? Yours be surprised how little you need root? Cant think of any other way.
At the moment I just use the mobile website.
Or there may be an older version of the app not susceptible to root checking or the methods the newer version of the app uses, I know my old bank Lloyd's did this. Old version worked perfectly.
Have you got xposed on your phone?

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 !

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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

Pokemon Go

I have my phone rooted with magisk. Phone is USA unlocked model and I haven't been able to get the app to work does anyone have any suggestions?

CMDolojan said:
I have my phone rooted with magisk. Phone is USA unlocked model and I haven't been able to get the app to work does anyone have any suggestions?
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Did you try magisk hide as suggested at the magisk site?

CMDolojan said:
I have my phone rooted with magisk. Phone is USA unlocked model and I haven't been able to get the app to work does anyone have any suggestions?
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Also, you need go I to magisk settings and hide magisk itself by having it renamed

henk-jan said:
Did you try magisk hide as suggested at the magisk site?
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jamescable said:
Also, you need go I to magisk settings and hide magisk itself by having it renamed
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I tried a lot of the things in the thread. I tried hiding magisk I tried the storage app with the
Riru enhanced module but I keep getting unable to authenticate message.

CMDolojan said:
I tried a lot of the things in the thread. I tried hiding magisk I tried the storage app with the
Riru enhanced module but I keep getting unable to authenticate message.
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Despite there announcements
(What is Magisk Hide?
By using Magisk Hide, you can actually hide the root from gaming apps like Pokemon Go and also any financial apps including banking apps. In order to make sure that you take complete advantage of the Magisk Hide feature, it’s vital to activate it. Here’s the process)
I get the same problem with an other app that doesn't work with magisk hide

Paypal after root

Hi, I succesfully rooted my OP8pro. I managed to have GPay working but PayPal crashes the very moment after I ask for SMS code to pass the security check.
Does anybody know how to fix this? (I hid everything with magiskhide)

Sneakdovi said:
Hi, I succesfully rooted my OP8pro. I managed to have GPay working but PayPal crashes the very moment after I ask for SMS code to pass the security check.
Does anybody know how to fix this? (I hid everything with magiskhide)
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Un-root, then set it up, then re-root.
Basically all you need is the original boot.img from your firmware.
Boot it, then set up then reboot and it'll put magisk patched back in it's place..

dladz said:
Un-root, then set it up, then re-root.
Basically all you need is the original boot.img from your firmware.
Boot it, then set up then reboot and it'll put magisk patched back in it's place..
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Ehm sorry bro can u please explain it step by step?

Doesn't sound like a rooting issue to me...I never had this issue and I did everything with PayPal after rooting.
I'd just clear data/cache on PayPal app and try setting it up again.

sensui123 said:
Doesn't sound like a rooting issue to me...I never had this issue and I did everything with PayPal after rooting.
I'd just clear data/cache on PayPal app and try setting it up again.
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Yep I think so too. I didn't even hide paypal and it works without issues.

I have the same issue in OnePlus 9, all banking apps wor, only PayPal does not. Does anyone else have another fix?

die_braut said:
I have the same issue in OnePlus 9, all banking apps wor, only PayPal does not. Does anyone else have another fix?
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Are you sure it's magisk? Do you use AdAway?

arvylas said:
Are you sure it's magisk? Do you use AdAway
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Dude! You're a lifesaver! It works with disabled AdAway, all the 2FA stuff was blocked.
Thank You!