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Questions tagged [superuser]

Superuser (also available as Superuser Elite) is an Android app that manages what apps on your rooted device have access to su i.e. which apps can run under the root account and thereby have full access to the system.

Superuser is an Android app that manages what apps on your rooted device have access to su i.e. which apps can run under the root account and thereby have full access to the system.

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What exactly is superuser.apk and su?

I've done a lot of reading into rooting of Android devices. I really want to know exactly what is going on at each step before I commit to the process. I'm a little confused as to where the superuser.apk and su files come from. It doesn't look like…
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Difference between installing SuperSU using Play Store versus a custom recovery that installs it from a file?

I see that some rooting guides say that rooting involves: Download a SuperSU as a zip file that would be accessible to the phone (e.g. the sdcard). Unlock the phone's bootloader. Booting into a "custom" recovery mode. E.g. TWRP or CWM. Either…
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What is the difference between Superuser from ChainsDD and Superuser from ClockworkMod?

A while ago I rooted my LG Optimus Slider. The process installed Superuser from ChainsDD. Now I see that there is another Superuser from ClockworkMod, developed by Koush. What is the difference between these two different versions of Superuser? I…
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How does SuperSu provide root privilege?

Has a write-up ever been released on exactly how SuperSu works? After searching around for a while I found mostly guides on how to use the app, not the implementation details. I did, however, find this resource that is mostly directed at explaining…
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SuperUser doesn't give/prompt root access

I was trying to move GoogleMaps on SD-Cards using Link2SD. When I tried to do so I got a message stating Link2SD could not obtain root access. if you have root access make sure you respond 'Allow' or 'Grant' to the superuser request Then I…
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Why can't I use su to run under another app's permissions?

It's well-known that every Android app is its own user. I have Android Terminal Emulator installed as user u0_a5. u0_a5@android:/ $ whoami u0_a5 u0_a5@android:/ $ groups u0_a5 sdcard_rw sdcard_r inet all_a5 Under adb, any attempt to use the su…
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Installing SuperSU -- I found a binary problem

Hi I am following Android Central's guide to root my HTC One Mini. I got to this part: After installing the Custom Recovery, Your phone is now ready to get root access! Step 1: Connect your Phone to PC and Copy the SuperSU zip package to your…
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What is the difference between Android user app with root access and a system app

The answer I am looking for is in the aspect of permissions. Can a system app do everything? Can a user app with root access (on rooted device) do everything? If so, are they the same? For example I want to turn the GPS on and I know it is possible…
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How to use Dirty COW exploit?

I got Sony Xperia M4 Aqua with a locked bootloader, Android 6.01, and July 1, 2016 security patch, but no DM verity. I would like to freeze a few factory apps via ADB's pm disable command (or any other way possible). I've tried to run su pm disable…
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Is kernel mode of operating system and root permissions in android same thing?

As written in book of Peter Baer Galvin's Operating System Concepts , there are two modes of operation - 1.user mode 2.kernel mode So, my question is when we root our android do we alter the linux kernel to get permissions of kernel mode ?
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How can I change the app for managing root access from SuperSU to Superuser?

I used a rooting package on my Galaxy S4 which installed SuperSU. Howvever, I preferred to use SuperUser, so I removed SuperSU and installed SuperUser. Now the apps that normally request root do not seem to do it anymore, and also cease to function…
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Android System [UID] 1000 Root Permission Request

Is Android System [UID] in your list of SU Root Permissions? I just reloaded the stock rom then installed SuperSU (otherwise blank system) Upon the next restart, one of the permission request that popped up is Android System [UID]. :…
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SuperSU vs Root

I have seen two methods, which claim that they root an Android device, that I don't know the difference of. Method 1 is as easy as installing the SuperSU from Google Play. Method 2 is going downloading some files, going to recovery mode by pushing…
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Nexus 4: Lost superuser rights after an update to 4.2.1 - how can I get them back?

A couple of weeks ago, my rooted Nexus 4 was updated from 4.2 to 4.2.1. Now it still seems to be unlocked (open lock symbol while booting), but I've lost my Superuser privileges. Is there any way I can get the SU privileges back without wiping my…
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Accidentally deleted superuser from CyanogenMod installation. How can I re-install superuser again?

I have rooted galaxy s3, but I somehow deleted superuser. I still have CWM, and my phone can boot into download mode. Am I able to flash CyanogenMod without bricking my phone?
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