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[Q] su permission denied

Hello there,
I just flashed a new ROM (Gingerbread 2.3.7) last night. After signing in the Google account everything is great; the old apps got redownloaded and all. I noticed that there is no apps listed in the superuser. I tried 'su' command in the emulator terminal & I got permission denied.
Luckily all the apps are working in perfect harmony. However, how do I get the superuser permission back? It seems like my device is not rooted. Do I need to root my phone again? Fingers crossed I don't.
Initially, I tried to flash the Ice Cream Sandwich. I tried multiple times but to no avail. I even tried to change the HBOOT (from CM7 > downgrader > Stock HBOOT) but the process failed. I afraid that this might be the cause my root access got lost. Anyone can verify this?
Thanks!

Su app will be built into the ROM so you should still rooted. Sounds like Su settings are just defaulting to deny. Open Su, menu > settings and check its set at prompt (safer than allow). After flashing new Rom you'll need to launch apps that require root access to allow them permission again. You might need to update the Su app or binaries if permissions don't stick.
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beachcomber said:
Su app will be built into the ROM so you should still rooted. Sounds like Su settings are just defaulting to deny. Open Su, menu > settings and check its set at prompt (safer than allow). After flashing new Rom you'll need to launch apps that require root access to allow them permission again. You might need to update the Su app or binaries if permissions don't stick.
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beachcomber,
1. my Superuser is set at prompt.
2. I am not sure which app that require root access. Could you give me some examples so that I can run them?
3. I tried to update the su binaries, but I got this:
" checking current install path...FAIL!"
" failed to find currently installed su binary. Update cannot continue."
Therefore, what do you suggest?
Thanks.

xuminarc said:
beachcomber,
1. my Superuser is set at prompt.
2. I am not sure which app that require root access. Could you give me some examples so that I can run them?
3. I tried to update the su binaries, but I got this:
" checking current install path...FAIL!"
" failed to find currently installed su binary. Update cannot continue."
Therefore, what do you suggest?
Thanks.
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Take a backup. Download this. Flash it through recovery. Reboot and check if it works.

Alaa said:
Take a backup. Download this. Flash it through recovery. Reboot and check if it works.
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Thank you! It works!

Problems with GBTweaked and R800x

Hi,
Last night I installed the latest CDMA version of GBTweaked for my locked R800x. I am running into the standard no wifi issue, however, when I tried to install the wifi modules, I found myself unable to access CWM.... I tried to reinstall CWM with no luck. Flashtool isn't helping much with restoring to a previod nandroid backup either. Help would be greatly appreciated.

Maybe the button assigned to enter cwm has changed?
Last time i use kernel that assign back button for cwm, but since i have cwm on my system that use volume button to enter recovery mode, so the back button function is nullified automatically
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otonieru said:
Maybe the button assigned to enter cwm has changed?
Last time i use kernel that assign back button for cwm, but since i have cwm on my system that use volume button to enter recovery mode, so the back button function is nullified automatically
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Well, I don't even get the blue light on boot to indicate it is waiting for me to push the button...
Additionally, I keep finding a lot of chmod/rm/ls permission denies whenever I tried to reinstall superuser, or use the PC installer for CWM and Titanium keeps FC whenever I try to start it.

I just ran rootchecker and got this:
Congratulations! You have root access!
Superuser Application Status:
Superuser application - version 3.0.7 - is installed!
System File Properties for Root Access:
Alternative Location
Check Command: ls -l /sbin/su:
Result: exec: ls: permission denied
Analysis: Setuid attribute NOT present and root user ownership is NOT present. Root access is NOT correctly configured for this file!
Standard Location
Check Command: ls -l /system/bin/su:
Result: exec: ls: permission denied
Analysis: Setuid attribute NOT present and root user ownership is NOT present. Root access is NOT correctly configured for this file!
Standard Location
Check Command: ls -l /system/xbin/su:
Result: exec: ls: permission denied
Analysis: Setuid attribute NOT present and root user ownership is NOT present. Root access is NOT correctly configured for this file!
Alternative Location
Check Command: ls -l /system/xbin/sudo:
Result: exec: ls: permission denied
Analysis: Setuid attribute NOT present and root user ownership is NOT present. Root access is NOT correctly configured for this file!
Root User ID and Group ID Status:
Root user id:
uid=0(root)
Root group id:
gid=0(root)
System Environment PATH: /sbin /vendor/bin /system/sbin /system/bin /system/xbin
ADB Shell Default User:
ADB shell setting for standard access, stored in default.prop, is configured as: shell (non root) user - ro.secure=1
Results provided on your R800x device by Root Checker Pro version 1.2.1 from joeykrim in the Android Market -
Any thoughts?

edwinen said:
Hi,
Last night I installed the latest CDMA version of GBTweaked for my locked R800x. I am running into the standard no wifi issue, however, when I tried to install the wifi modules, I found myself unable to access CWM.... I tried to reinstall CWM with no luck. Flashtool isn't helping much with restoring to a previod nandroid backup either. Help would be greatly appreciated.
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I am assuming you have root access. Download an app called x-parts from the googleplay store that will install the CWM for you. I don't remember how to get into recovery by using the app but I think it is pressing the volume d-rocker down or up. Play with your xperia play buttons a little and you will be able to get into recovery.

chery2k said:
I am assuming you have root access. Download an app called x-parts from the googleplay store that will install the CWM for you. I don't remember how to get into recovery by using the app but I think it is pressing the volume d-rocker down or up. Play with your xperia play buttons a little and you will be able to get into recovery.
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I do have root, or at least it still seems like I do, with the exception of the errors root checker is giving me. X-parts never worked for me before I changed roms, and it isn't working now. The only way I could get into recovery was by using CWM v. 5.
Whenever I try to install now however, it says it installed, and to reboot, however, when it is rebooting, I never get the blue light like I used to, and when it loads all the way into the system and go back into CWM/x-parts it tells me recovery isn't installed, and that my phone is supported.

edwinen said:
I do have root, or at least it still seems like I do, with the exception of the errors root checker is giving me. X-parts never worked for me before I changed roms, and it isn't working now. The only way I could get into recovery was by using CWM v. 5.
Whenever I try to install now however, it says it installed, and to reboot, however, when it is rebooting, I never get the blue light like I used to, and when it loads all the way into the system and go back into CWM/x-parts it tells me recovery isn't installed, and that my phone is supported.
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Do not use an auto-installing app for CWM.
If you are on windows, use RecoveryX.
Sent from my Kindle Fire

Sounds like you need to download the su binaries. In the superuser app, go to your settings menu and look for the option to update your su binaries.

lightningdude said:
Sounds like you need to download the su binaries. In the superuser app, go to your settings menu and look for the option to update your su binaries.
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Hmm.. any way of doing this without an internet connection? Right now I have no wireless functionality, additionally my reception is very minimal here (no 3G atm)

edwinen said:
Hmm.. any way of doing this without an internet connection? Right now I have no wireless functionality, additionally my reception is very minimal here (no 3G atm)
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yeah, it involves pushing to the su folder via adb, but I don't remember the steps involved. Searching for a manual way to root any phone should turn that bit up.

lightningdude said:
yeah, it involves pushing to the su folder via adb, but I don't remember the steps involved. Searching for a manual way to root any phone should turn that bit up.
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Yeah... well, whenever I try to do anything with adb shell, i get permission denied, I can't even ls!!!

how about re-flashing kernel? doom kernel should bring along CWM as well...

otonieru said:
how about re-flashing kernel? doom kernel should bring along CWM as well...
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Hmm.. well looks like my only option is to wait for my bootloader unlock... but I have not heard back from them in about 5 days.

They r quite slow in replying email, contact them via gTalk directly.. or just pay 1st (like what i did), when they receive the money they will feel more responsible to finish the service, LoL
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For now i will suggest to falshback to original stock via flashtool..
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Well.. ended up unlocking the phone, and been messing with various options. Nothing seems to be working quite well, although it is because I am trying to use CM10 and CM9 which dont seem TOO stable.. but eh... Thanks for all the help everyone!

ROOT Archos Familypad 2 - How to - IT WORKS !!!

How to ROOT Archos Familypad 2
I have tried many posted solutions and then even started looking into making a modified boot image until I finally came across a simple 1 click method. Cost me between 50-100 hrs of research and my personal time so I hope its appreciated by you.
STEP 1: ESTABLISH ADB Driver connection (skip part A if you can do this by yourself)
Part A) This can be a heart breaking experience on this particular device. I am an electrical engineer (msee degree) and I have never had problems getting the correct settings and setting up an ADB driver. But this device busted my butt. SO, to make it easy for you, and for me, download the PdaNet application (PdaNetA4126.exe) - a program called PDANet (used normally to allow you to wired tether your phone’s internet to your computer) can be used to install the ADB drivers for a lot of phones. THEN, on your Archos Familypad, turn on USB debugging, plug into computer, and start PDANet and follow it’s instructions.
Part B) VERIFY ADB: In command prompt, type "adb devices". YOU WILL SEE YOUR ARCHOS DEVICE! You can now safely delete PDANet on computer and on your Archos - we don't need it anymore. If you do not know how to get ADB or how to use ADB then STOP ROOTING YOU DEVICE NOW since you have much to learn and read before you start messing with rooting.
STEP 2: Download: "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31.zip"
see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
NOTE: Be careful not to install any malware or other programs from any download sites, just get the zip file ONLY. MUST have version 31!
Unzip, run, select option 1, and presto...... YOU HAVE ROOT !!!!!!
STEP 3: Download from play store "Root Checker" or your own preferred root checking app and see the results.
Even if you restore FACTORY SETTINGS you will still have root! Yea baby!!!!!!
ENJOY................
UPDATE: 6/10/2015
On this product and other similar products, the manufacture has chosen never to update the ROM. Google Play app will update and thus cause problems (play store crashes often).
SOLUTION: force play store never to update. Follow these instructions: (also found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JI6YNSpAz8):
root, install supersu (from above instructions)
install busybox, AND also terminal emulator
TURN OFF internet access on your android device or it will silently auto-update store, making your hard typing work useless
goto location /data/app/ and make a COPY of com.android.vending-1.apk
open settings -> app manager and find play store. tap on it. it will open properties window. there will be button Uninstall Updates. Tap on it, click yes on "replace with factory version?" question.
goto /data/app/ and rename the COPY you made back to the name com.android.vending-1.apk
open terminal emulator and type command:
su
(at this time supersu app will ask you for granting root access for terminal emulator app, click grant access)
type commands:
touch /data/app/com.android.vending-1.apk
chattr +i /data/app/com.android.vending-1.apk
Enjoy! Regardless of internet connection, play store is now has version YOU need, not GOOGLE.
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

AmarilloTX said:
How to ROOT Archos Familypad 2
I have tried many posted solutions and then even started looking into making a modified boot image until I finally came across a simple 1 click method. Cost me between 50-100 hrs of research and my personal time so I hope its appreciated by you.
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It is not working. I've tried with both v31 and v33. This exploit is simply not able to gain root. This is the output of the script:
Code:
Normal Mode enabled!
Pushing busybox....
4225 KB/s (1165484 bytes in 0.269s)
Pushing su binary ....
3830 KB/s (104576 bytes in 0.026s)
Pushing Superuser app
5559 KB/s (2139595 bytes in 0.375s)
Making busybox runable ...
Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.
Please look at your device and click RESTORE!
If all is successful I will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.
Running ...
Successful, going to reboot your device in 10 seconds!
./RunMe.sh: line 222: wait: pid 10 is not a child of this shell
Waiting for device to show up again....
./RunMe.sh: line 225: wait: pid 10 is not a child of this shell
Going to copy files to it's place
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
As you can see the mount command fails because there is no root.

ROOT Archos Familypad 2 - How to - IT WORKS !!! - NO it doesn't . .
zelea2 said:
It is not working. I've tried with both v31 and v33. This exploit is simply not able to gain root. This is the output of the script:
Code:
Normal Mode enabled!
Pushing busybox....
4225 KB/s (1165484 bytes in 0.269s)
Pushing su binary ....
3830 KB/s (104576 bytes in 0.026s)
Pushing Superuser app
5559 KB/s (2139595 bytes in 0.375s)
Making busybox runable ...
Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.
Please look at your device and click RESTORE!
If all is successful I will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.
Running ...
Successful, going to reboot your device in 10 seconds!
./RunMe.sh: line 222: wait: pid 10 is not a child of this shell
Waiting for device to show up again....
./RunMe.sh: line 225: wait: pid 10 is not a child of this shell
Going to copy files to it's place
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
As you can see the mount command fails because there is no root.
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I got the same results although the pushing numbers were different (I used v33) - I even tried modifying the script to use the native Fedora 19 x86_64 adb but got the same errors again on lines 222 and 225 and had the mounting problem . .
I tried to reply on the original posting where the utility was announced but Google had problems getting to the page . .
Anyone else made any progress?
Thanks,
Phil.

This works! Using the new standard root method in the V33 I eventually got root. It took a few tries and spit out some errors during the process but I'm now able to freeze a bunch of system apps that are bogging this tablet down.
Thanks AmarilloTX!

good stuff, ty for the effort

How to INSTALL CWM on Archos FAMILYPAD 2 - IT WORKS !!!
How to INSTALL CWM on Archos FAMILYPAD 2 - IT WORKS !!!
STEP 1. Download, install, and RUN com.arctablet.arctools.apk
STEP 2. allow UPDATE for Arc Tools
STEP 3. Select “Install Apps” and Select “Rockchip generic (RK30066, RK3188) CWM Recovery v 6.0.3.1 ….”
STEP 4. Select “Download”
STEP 5. Select “Install apps”
STEP 6. Select “Reboot” and select “Reboot Recovery”. NOTE: You can also do this using another app such as “Quick Boot apk”
You now have access to CWM recovery…… VERY NICE !

Freeze apps
MrLinky said:
This works! Using the new standard root method in the V33 I eventually got root. It took a few tries and spit out some errors during the process but I'm now able to freeze a bunch of system apps that are bogging this tablet down.
Thanks AmarilloTX!
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Hi,
I heave rooted the tablet today.
Please, send me the apps that you freeze because this tablet are very slowly.
My wife use this tablet for internet browsing (opera mini) end my sun for gaming little games.
Thanks for your help end my bad English.
Neo

neobubu said:
Hi,
I heave rooted the tablet today.
Please, send me the apps that you freeze because this tablet are very slowly.
My wife use this tablet for internet browsing (opera mini) end my sun for gaming little games.
Thanks for your help end my bad English.
Neo
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I simply froze the apps I DO NOT USE ON THAT TABLET. Everybody uses different apps. I have dedicated the device to reading magazines and books ... NOTHING ELSE. You better decide for yourself what YOU want to freeze. As for your English, it is better than SOME members here, who only PRETEND to know what they are saying.

Do I need to install INSTALL CWM
I ran the root process in step 1. Everything works well! Ran root checker and everything worked and verified!!
So, do I need to INSTALL CWM? Seems like I'm set already. Do I need CWM recovery?

@ Amarillo...…. Thankyou, followed all the steps and now have a much more responsive FPad 2.
Please note this all worked (even V31) eventually after doing most things 3 or 4 times, its just that my FP2 was so slow, things seemed to time out and 'appear' not to work, but each iteration moved further into the process. Hope that helps!

@ Amarillo...…. Thankyou, followed all yoror steps and now have a much more responsive FPad 2.
Please note this all worked (even V31) eventually after doing most things 3 or 4 times, its just that my FP2 was so slow, things seemed to time out and 'appear' not to work, but each iteration moved further into the process. Hope that helps!
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@ Amarillo...…. Thankyou, followed all the steps and now have a much more responsive FPad 2.
Please note this all worked (even V31) eventually after doing most things 3 or 4 times, its just that my FP2 was so slow, things seemed to time out and 'appear' not to work, but each iteration moved further into the process. Hope that helps!
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@ Amarillo...…. Thankyou, followed all the steps and now have a much more responsive FPad 2.
All - Please note this all worked (even V31) eventually after doing most things 3 or 4 times, its just that my FP2 was so slow, things seemed to time out and 'appear' not to work, but each iteration moved further into the process. Hope that helps!
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@ Amarillo...…. Thankyou, followed all the steps and now have a much more responsive FPad 2.
All - Please note this all worked (even V31) eventually after doing most things 3 or 4 times, its just that my FP2 was so slow, things seemed to time out and 'appear' not to work, but each iteration moved further into the process. Hope that helps!

AdBlock

did anybody find away to push adblock to system via rooted.. thx @Chainfire
like terminal emulator? or anyway. thx In advance
Sent From Pixel XL/Rooted
Team Blackout

Try AdAway
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69466682&postcount=217

freddienuxx said:
did anybody find away to push adblock to system via rooted.. thx @Chainfire
like terminal emulator? or anyway. thx In advance
Sent From Pixel XL/Rooted
Team Blackout
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Here you go install go to settings and enable systemless mode https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bczptEI-1LNHphSUQxRDg1RWM/view?usp=drivesdk

Here are the instructions for install Adblock without Recovery (e.g. TWRP):
1. Download Adaway from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588232905720420
2. Download a Terminal emulator from Playstore
3. Give him root (just type in the emulator "su" and allow root
4. Copy/write this in the Emulator and press enter:
mkdir /su/etc; cp /system/etc/hosts /su/etc/hosts; echo "#!/su/bin/sush\nmount -o bind /su/etc/hosts /system/etc/hosts" > /su/su.d/50adaway; chmod 0700 /su/su.d/50adaway
5. Restart your Phone
6. Install Adaway
7. Allow Root
8. Press install and follow the instruction
I hope this helps

Way too complicated. For AdAway there is a check box in pref for systemless now. Just install AdAway and check that box. Don't need to do anything in terminal.

thx brother much appreciated

mrRobinson said:
Way too complicated. For AdAway there is a check box in pref for systemless now. Just install AdAway and check that box. Don't need to do anything in terminal.
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do you have that adblock apk?
thx

not working for me... downloaded adaway from above link and no systemless box to check in pref that I see. Also tried running the command in terminal emulator but I get an 'event not found' error
update: I had to use the official 'Terminal Emulator for Android', which I wasn't wanting to use at first and used a different one because it would not let me copy and paste the above command line into the emulator, I had to physically type that whole thing out. But it said that the su folder exists which was the only confirmation I received in the emulator. Then I rebooted and installed, all good now!

freddienuxx said:
do you have that adblock apk?
thx
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in_dmand said:
not working for me... downloaded adaway from above link and no systemless box to check in pref that I see. Also tried running the command in terminal emulator but I get an 'event not found' error
update: I had to use the official 'Terminal Emulator for Android', which I wasn't wanting to use at first and used a different one because it would not let me copy and paste the above command line into the emulator, I had to physically type that whole thing out. But it said that the su folder exists which was the only confirmation I received in the emulator. Then I rebooted and installed, all good now!
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As Mr. Robinson said too complicated... Just got to the official link below. Download 3.2 and install, open app go to setting and select systemless... Done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753

Give Adguard a go, best one I've used yet. Doesn't need root either.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Adclear from seven is free is just like adguard
But all those non root adblock apps use up battery.
Personally I use Firefox with adblock plus addon

Superuser binary files not installed (root)

Ok so Ive been trying to complete root on this Pixel 3 XL.
I rooted with Magisk.
Now, some root checker apps say my phone is rooted, and some don't.
Also, one of the root checker apps tells me the "Superuser App is installed" and "Root User Account: Success". However the same app gives me an error on stage 2 - "Superuser Binary Files: Not Installed"
Lastly, when I open up a terminal emulator on my Pixel 3 XL, it shows a "$" as the directory instead of "#". I can run the "su" command and the terminal will go to the root directory, but when I close the terminal and open another one, I'm right back at "$".
Will gettting the superuser binary files installed fix the above?
How do I get the Superuser binary files installed?

When have you ever automatically had superuser rights in a terminal? You have to run su in each session to gain that right. It sounds like you are rooted. What is not working?

Sorry, I was uneducated on the terminal issue. Just made sense to me that if I had root then I wouldn't need to type a cmd in terminal to get to it.
One thing that isn't working is stage 2 of Root Checker Basic Verify Root function. It tells me that the superuser binary files aren't installed. Not exactly sure what that means or if it even means anything, tbh.

Also when I try to run ROM Manager it tells me I still need to root my phone because Superuser was not found at system/bin/su or system/xbin/su.

But what are you trying to do, that requires root, that doesn't work? If you are getting superuser request and able to respond you should be fine. Now I could be wrong here, BUT... The way the partition table is set up now, on top of all the other different things for Android 10, may mess with certain 'root checkers' I mean it sounds like you HAVE root, but certain apps fail to recognize it. But if it's just checking it what's the problem?
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Like I tried to install busy box and was unable to for the pretty much the same reason as your rom manager. It said their was no room in that directory for it.

OK so I installed an updated version of Root Checker and also SuperSU validator and they are both testing fine now.
I think the older version of Root Checker that I was using was programmed to search for the binary associated with the superuser app I used to use for root management a few years ago?

Same problem