[Q] Can I use another SuperUser app ? - Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
I followed leapinlar`s guide and I now I have a rooted HD+ and HD. I am wondering if it is possible to use another superuser app on top of the one that came with the leapinlar`s files. I had some perssions issues with couple apps and it was recommended that I use CM SuperUser (I am guessing that we are not using that one at the moment)
I am not going to remod this, I just want to install on Play and use it. I just want to make sure I do not mess up the rooting.
thanks

hajkan said:
Hi
I followed leapinlar`s guide and I now I have a rooted HD+ and HD. I am wondering if it is possible to use another superuser app on top of the one that came with the leapinlar`s files. I had some perssions issues with couple apps and it was recommended that I use CM SuperUser (I am guessing that we are not using that one at the moment)
I am not going to remod this, I just want to install on Play and use it. I just want to make sure I do not mess up the rooting.
thanks
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Someone in another thread tried it and while it installed, did not function properly. But it won't hurt to try it, you can always uninstall.
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leapinlar said:
Someone in another thread tried it and while it installed, did not function properly. But it won't hurt to try it, you can always uninstall.
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Hi
I tried it and it messed up the root and the mod. So never try it.

I thought about putting another version of superuser app but glad I didn't.
Lucky I looked at this post.

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Install sucsessful

I get this install complete message from my update. Zip file but when my phone boots up I don't get the super user message and I install the screenshot app. For root phones only and it tells me not rooted. Any ideas why I'm not rooted yet?
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Are you in stock or leaked froyo?
What program are you using to root
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Stock eclair
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make sure you have usb debugging enabled.
I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I followed the instructions correctly. It finds the zip and starts installing then reboots and nothing changed. I'm currently at work. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? So when I get home I can jump right into rooting my phone
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nothing seems to be working i have tryed the one click root i have put the update.zip file in by myself. nothing is working. it starts installing then says complete but it still isnt rooted. anybody please help
Go to market and get oclf...use it to root.
I don't need a lag fix it want to root
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used z4 root worked like a charm now rooted
Tchem said:
I don't need a lag fix it want to root
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Did I say to use it for lagfix?....no but even someone who can't read well can use it to root....literally rooting for dummies
You were having trouble so I tried pointing you I'm the direction for easiest root method...heck you don't even have to know how to follow directions to use it
It's funny you talk down on somebody without even doing your research. If you did you would know that the app doesn't root your phone anymore. Thanks for the help tho I do appreciate it
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Boy don't I look like a retarded ass...I apologize for being unaware that ryan had to remove root ability from app
newter55 said:
Boy don't I look like a retarded ass...I apologize for being unaware that ryan had to remove root ability from app
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Tis ok - he had to do it like a week ago - things move fast in the Android world.
avgjoegeek said:
Tis ok - he had to do it like a week ago - things move fast in the Android world.
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I have saved on my computer Ryan's z4root.apk from 2-3 weeks ago, that will still Root won't it if I ever need on Stock 2.1.1?
I'd suppose it would - he just had to take out the root feature for some reason. The application wasn't defective.

Rooting question

I've just rooted using universal androot new beta version and its a permanent root. So now for installing CM7 our any other do I have to root again using long steps or is it okay to proceed?
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vishal18793 said:
I've just rooted using universal androot new beta version and its a permanent root. So now for installing CM7 our any other do I have to root again using long steps or is it okay to proceed?
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There are no long steps. Most of the roms keep you root after installing them, but just in case if you dont have root after installing a rom, just use Universal Androot because it's very easy and it's one click root(happens very fast).
I've already rooted using universal androot
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vishal18793 said:
I've just rooted using universal androot new beta version and its a permanent root. So now for installing CM7 our any other do I have to root again using long steps or is it okay to proceed?
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All of the AOSP based ROMs (like CM) give you root automatically.
The issue you have is that you need a custom recovery in order to install the ROMs. These custom recoveries (OpenRecovery and drivatives) will allow you to do all sorts of neat stuff.
So, no...you don't need to re-root once you install CM7.
Actually, how do you lose root?
It's happened a couple of times that I run Titanium backup and it tells me that I'm not rooted.
It's an easy fix. I just goto AOR and do it again.
But I'm just curious as to how I can get unrooted like that.
But do we need to root for open recovery to install?
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vishal18793 said:
But do we need to root for open recovery to install?
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No root is necessary on a milestone (may be different on droid).
You just need to flash the vulnerable recovery and the install OR.
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is that possible to instal ROM without rooting?LOL
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...yo-based-cyanogenmod-6-on-motorola-milestone/
this is how u install a custom rom on the milestone
hit thnx
justandroiduser said:
is that possible to instal ROM without rooting?LOL
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On most phone, root is necessary to install custom or vulnerable recoveries.
On milestone, there is no need to do this as this step is taken care of by the SBF flashing in RSD.
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rrohanjs said:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...yo-based-cyanogenmod-6-on-motorola-milestone/
this is how u install a custom rom on the milestone
hit thnx
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I dont know how good thyat guide is, but linking to an external tutorial is not going to make things easy if you need help here later.
Better use the one that is stickied in the dev section...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932196
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but tht thread isnt well explained .. i mean if point wise steps r given its so easy to follow ..
or better sum1 shud make a video .. end of all problems
rrohanjs said:
but tht thread isnt well explained .. i mean if point wise steps r given its so easy to follow ..
or better sum1 shud make a video .. end of all problems
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Maybe a video is easier. But i have been linking folks to that thread for a while and this is the first complaint i have heard. Good enough for hundreds of ppl...
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Yes a video will definitely help. maybe I'll do it after my exams.
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@caz666
You wrote that root isn't necessary to install custom rom but the threes says otherwise. Please have a look and tell me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?=932196
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That link doesn't work.
Anyway, I remember that I did not have to root the phone.
The first step was applying the vulnerable sbf.
Then I was able to load androidiani openrecovery.
Once in open recovery, I could apply a ROM without root.
Heck, I think root is just an afterthought during this process.
Root is just another menu item in AOR.... the hard part was getting into AOR in the first place.
For whatever mysterious reason, I lost root a couple of times over the last couple of weeks.
CM6 didn't stop working. Titanium backup did stop working but it was nice enough to tell me that I was no longer rooted.
No big deal. I just went into AOR and rooted again.
Edit: No wonder I had deja vu... I kinda mentioned that last bit on page 1 already...
Yeah for some strange reason the link isn't working I'll try and fix it if possible
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To root or not to root

Does anyone understand or have any more information about the DRM restrictions if you root your device.
Are the DRM restrictions built into some apps or into Android itself? It would be terrible to pay for content and then to loose access to it, because someone uses some intelligence' by rooting their device.
If I root my Nexus 7, will I be prevented from accessing the material which i've purchased.
Is there a workaround for this ?
I saw a comment from a 'rootKepper' type app which summons this up well :
"Vote with your dollars: Don't accept being a customer of companies restricting your freedom with defective and and inefficient technical measures."
Cheers
I've rooted (but still on stock) and not have come across any apps that have restricted my access of using them because I was rooted. If worse comes to worse you can just unroot your device to use the app.
What would be sweet though is if you can sorta "hide" root and then make it only visible for a specific app that you want to use that uses root access.
jonnyg1097 said:
I've rooted (but still on stock) and not have come across any apps that have restricted my access of using them because I was rooted. If worse comes to worse you can just unroot your device to use the app.
What would be sweet though is if you can sorta "hide" root and then make it only visible for a specific app that you want to use that uses root access.
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Cool thanks for sharing your experience. I feel motivated to give it a go.
I've never had the need to "hide" root, but I'm pretty sure that Voodoo OTA Rootkeper offers this exact functionality.
nyijedi said:
I've never had the need to "hide" root, but I'm pretty sure that Voodoo OTA Rootkeper offers this exact functionality.
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Oh neither have I but now that I am thinking about it, I remember CynogenMod having a feature once upon a time (I havent flashed a rom of theirs in a while so I dont know if they still have it) but they were able to turn root off and on in the settings I guess maybe for situations like this.
Never faced any DRM issue on any unrooted device. Both my Galaxy S3 and Nexus 7 are rooted and never faced any problem. Reason? Because this problem does not exist. I remember Google Play movies used to complain about rooted device and it does not play movie on rooted device but it has changed since version 2.09c and we are on version 2.21 now. Google has officially stopped caring about root and now they rather support the root and hacking.
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root to get the washed out screen gone
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I rooted just because the process requires you to wipe your device completely (even SD card data). So better do it ASAP then later and fight moving data.
Root is just admin rights with regards to the file system. Having Root access allows you to backup system files (App data) using awesome backup programs like Titanium Backup and DataSync. Having root also allows custom recoveries to be installed with apps like ClockWorkMod and Goo.IM
I think the only thing that you won't be able to do is rent movies with a rooted phone. Doesn't it block you if your rooted?
Also sharp2G, what did you use to change the screen? Trinity app?
player911 said:
I rooted just because the process requires you to wipe your device completely (even SD card data). So better do it ASAP then later and fight moving data.
Root is just admin rights with regards to the file system. Having Root access allows you to backup system files (App data) using awesome backup programs like Titanium Backup and DataSync. Having root also allows custom recoveries to be installed with apps like ClockWorkMod and Goo.IM
I think the only thing that you won't be able to do is rent movies with a rooted phone. Doesn't it block you if your rooted?
Also sharp2G, what did you use to change the screen? Trinity app?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818278
saadi703 said:
Never faced any DRM issue on any unrooted device. Both my Galaxy S3 and Nexus 7 are rooted and never faced any problem. Reason? Because this problem does not exist. I remember Google Play movies used to complain about rooted device and it does not play movie on rooted device but it has changed since version 2.09c and we are on version 2.21 now. Google has officially stopped caring about root and now they rather support the root and hacking.
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This. I've had 5 rooted devices over the course of three years and six Android versions (2.2 to 4.2) and I've only encountered one app that I can remember (Google play movies) that didn't work with root.
sharp2G said:
root to get the washed out screen gone
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Me too. It is awesome work done by the Dev. I can't thank him enough. It was one of major turn offs whenever I use the device. Now it works and looks awesome without much hit to the battery.
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brando56894 said:
This. I've had 5 rooted devices over the course of three years and six Android versions (2.2 to 4.2) and I've only encountered one app that I can remember (Google play movies) that didn't work with root.
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Now it works
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player911 said:
I rooted just because the process requires you to wipe your device completely (even SD card data). So better do it ASAP then later and fight moving data.
Root is just admin rights with regards to the file system. Having Root access allows you to backup system files (App data) using awesome backup programs like Titanium Backup and DataSync. Having root also allows custom recoveries to be installed with apps like ClockWorkMod and Goo.IM
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Actually. You don't need to be rooted to backup app data anymore.
The latest SDK from Google allows you to use a backup command to backup your app data and settings as well as restore them. No root required. It will even encrypt your backup as well if you want.
I for one am glad to see Google implementing this feature. It's about time.
dellenrules said:
Actually. You don't need to be rooted to backup app data anymore.
The latest SDK from Google allows you to use a backup command to backup your app data and settings as well as restore them. No root required. It will even encrypt your backup as well if you want.
I for one am glad to see Google implementing this feature. It's about time.
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Could you point me to instructions for this? Thanks!
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I rooted but refuse to change ROMs. Stock ROM is excellent.
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tribestros said:
I rooted but refuse to change ROMs. Stock ROM is excellent.
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Just curious as to why root then? I too love stock JB but it feels so weird to me to not be rooted. I feel like stock has everything I need though. Just wondering what things you needed to be root for if your running the stock ROM. I'd be interested!
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TheIowaKid said:
Just curious as to why root then? I too love stock JB but it feels so weird to me to not be rooted. I feel like stock has everything I need though. Just wondering what things you needed to be root for if your running the stock ROM. I'd be interested!
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Titanium Backup, USB OTG, changing to tablet UI, etc.
Root!
Root! It has great expansion options for your tablet. When you root, try using ModaCo's ROM and see how little things change. When you are done using and learn a little more about rooting and the abilities that it enforces you to use, switch over to moles Parandroid ROM. Its great and requires a little bit more expertise in the rooting world, but before you know it you will be an expert!
Cheers,
Vanka
Don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but Skype did give me some sort of a message about not running on modified versions of android, but it worked anyway. Running stock ROM, trinity kernel in tablet ui.
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What does tablet ui mean ? Is it about changing the screen density to a certain setting or is there more to it ?
saadi703 said:
Me too. It is awesome work done by the Dev. I can't thank him enough. It was one of major turn offs whenever I use the device. Now it works and looks awesome without much hit to the battery.
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Now it works
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Could you please point me to the thread for this rom or rooted app?
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Gapps working

Pulled this off of the Kindle Fire HD thread, seems to work fine on otter2.
1. Enable installation of applications from unknown sources in Kindle Fire Settings.
2. Install GoogleLoginService.apk.
3. Reboot.
4. Install the Google Apps.
5. Start YouTube. Sign In. It will take you to Google Account Manager to create/use existing Google credentials.
6. Same goes for other apps. In case sign in fails for any of the apps (except Maps/GTalk) drag down the Kindle Fire notification bar, click on the notification for "Permission requested....." and assign required permissions.
The files can be downloaded from here
https://www.box.com/s/kf6n8qpdncscnhmsz3ox
apps with high resolution 256x256 icons for display in Kindle Fire Carousel using the following guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1495854
Credits go to abhijitxp for the files.
Root and Gapps Working for me.
I was able to use the same Root Method that the HD uses to gain root on My Fire2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
After Getting Root I used this method to get the Market/Play Store working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893410
After I got both working I was able to install HoloLauncher HD. I moved it from data/app to system/app
and set the permisions to rw-r-r. A reboot gave me the option to select my default launcher.
I may not have a Custom Rom due to the locked bootloaders
but atleast I can enjoy a nice Android experience and use some of the Apps I purchased now.
bodi524 said:
I was able to use the same Root Method that the HD uses to gain root on My Fire2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
After Getting Root I used this method to get the Market/Play Store working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893410
After I got both working I was able to install HoloLauncher HD. I moved it from data/app to system/app
and set the permisions to rw-r-r. A reboot gave me the option to select my default launcher.
I may not have a Custom Rom due to the locked bootloaders
but atleast I can enjoy a nice Android experience and use some of the Apps I purchased now.
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Oh nice man!
What software version did your kf2 have?
If it was 10.1.3 I'm deff gonna follow your steps..
Yes I have the 10.1.3 update. I actually rooted it before I got the update and had to re-root the 10.1.3.
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bodi524 said:
Yes I have the 10.1.3 update. I actually rooted it before I got the update and had to re-root the 10.1.3.
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Awesome man, gonna start the rooting process now. Thanks a ton for sharing the info with me.
So.. if it's rooted and I still hate this thing, what are the steps to unroot and return to stock??
You can try this. Download the update and see if it will install back to 10.1.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31538978
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Did you guys use the .bat file to root or follow the manual steps in the video?
EDIT: I used the manual steps in the video successfully.
SnyperTodd said:
Did you guys use the .bat file to root or follow the manual steps in the video?
EDIT: I used the manual steps in the video successfully.
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I used the manual approach, everyone I've talked too has also so,
Seems to be working absolutley fine..
I used the qemu bat file. It worked fine.
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bodi524 said:
I used the qemu bat file. It worked fine.
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Hey bodi, started a new thread in kindle fire 2 section on how to root, credits are there for ya man for sharing the info with me, thanks again man
bodi524 said:
I used the qemu bat file. It worked fine.
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Where did you find the bat file? Thanks.
mobiletnerd said:
Where did you find the bat file? Thanks.
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Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838

[Q] Can I install Cyanogen 10.1/10.2/11 without rooting?

Hi all,
I managed to install Cyanogen 10.1 (Android 4.2.2) on a new Nook HD+ last night with the help of some of the excellent guides on this forum, but I have a big problem: Sky Go will not work on a rooted device.
Do I actually have to be rooted to use Cyanogen mods? Sky Go is absolutely essential to me. Without it, I think the tablet will have to be given to my girlfriend :crying:
I'm willing to use any workarounds here (dual boots? sideloading?) but I'm not very good with this stuff so I'd need a bit of hand holding.
Thanks.
baronsaturday said:
Hi all,
I managed to install Cyanogen 10.1 (Android 4.2.2) on a new Nook HD+ last night with the help of some of the excellent guides on this forum, but I have a big problem: Sky Go will not work on a rooted device.
Do I actually have to be rooted to use Cyanogen mods? Sky Go is absolutely essential to me. Without it, I think the tablet will have to be given to my girlfriend :crying:
I'm willing to use any workarounds here (dual boots? sideloading?) but I'm not very good with this stuff so I'd need a bit of hand holding.
Thanks.
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If you search the Q&A thread there is a lot of discussion on Sky Go and the rooting issue.
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Put Cm on and remove root
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xxrobxx said:
Put Cm on and remove root
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You could try installing the Xposed Framework and the RootCloak module
Darrian said:
You could try installing the Xposed Framework and the RootCloak module
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As far as I know, RootCloak does not work for SkyGo
I don't know if it will or not. I can't get Sky Go, probably because I'm in the US. It certainly isn't going to hurt to try it.
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I just looked it up:
RootCloak for Xposed will most likely never work with SkyGo, but there is a module for Cydia named RootCloak Plus which is written by the same dev and will maybe work with SkyGo in near future (dev currently working on it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49351848

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