How to root Android L [SuperSU updated]

[rongregoryred]

Hi Everyone, I just want to share this easy steps to root Android L.

Note: Android L is a Developer preview, it is not stable as the KitKat version and it is using ART runtime only, so not all apps are compatible.

Update: The v2.01 release fixes some incompatibility issues with the Android "L" Preview. There is no binary update over v2.00.

v2.01 released - RELEASE NOTES

Zip file:
http://download.chainfire.eu/451/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu

Download the latest TWRP here:
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead

rename the "openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-hammerhead.img" to "recovery.img"

I recommend backup all your data/files in a PC, to avoid data loss. And don't blame me if you have a bootloop or stuck at boot logo.
TRY IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Boot into bootloader

For TWRP format cache first

fastboot format cache 
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Boot into recovery

Flash the SuperSU-v2.01.zip

Reboot

You now have root access.

Thanks to @Chainfire

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[simms22]

very nice

 

[k3mik4l]

I have root access but cannot read/write to system. Is this a known issue at the moment?

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[Byrd San]

At first I had a problem with wiping the caches via TWRP, but I had to flash supersu first then wipe the caches and now everything is up and running. Great job!

 

[Aqua3]

Confirmed. This is working! Nice job!

 

[rongregoryred]

At first I had a problem with wiping the caches via TWRP, but I had to flash supersu first then wipe the caches and now everything is up and running. Great job!

Edit: Thanks!

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[feered]

Confirmed! Works like a charm. DPI changed finally!

 

[Byrd San]

Edit: Disregard this post.

 

[rongregoryred]

No problems with root explorer

Oh, Sorry for that wrong quote. Btw thanks!

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[Byrd San]

Oh, Sorry for that wrong quote. Btw thanks!

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No problem bro!

 

[rongregoryred]

I have root access but cannot read/write to system. Is this a known issue at the moment?

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Try using Root Explorer. I have no issues with the read/write on the system

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[strausd]

Everytime I try it says that the TWRP recovery image is too large. Any ideas?

 

[ArkAngel06]

I'm guessing this is the same as the other root method, where it roots your device, but some apps still don't work as root apps?

Titanium Backup is my main concern.

 

[Byrd San]

I'm guessing this is the same as the other root method, where it roots your device, but some apps still don't work as root apps?

Titanium Backup is my main concern.

Yup. Pretty much. I'm having the same problem with TB.

 

[Dogie52]

Got stuck in a boot loop anyone have a idea?

 

[savoca]

Atleast put my name in there or something.

 

[Boywunda44]

Got stuck in a boot loop anyone have a idea?

Me too, stuck at Google, with the unlock symbol.

 

[trincisor]

Does this wipe data

 

[m3lover1]

Atleast put my name in there or something.

I agree. I saw your post in the preview thread. I haven't used your process and boot.img yet, but will soon.

Give this man the recognition man, the least you could do.

 

[Kevin Goot]

Can anyone explain what this means?

Are those commands I put into cmd?