SuperSu- better SU app

[prime_225]

You guys should try the SuperSU app by chainfire. It's a hundred times better than the usual SuperUser app. Trust me, you will be benefited. I am currently using it with gingercruzt- xs. Works great.

Install instructions:
1) Go to the play store and Install SuperSU.
2) Open it.
3) It will prompt for a binary update. Accept it.
4) After installation succeeds configure the app to suit your needs.
5) Reboot

Note- You can't use SuperUser(not SuperSU) app with SuperSU. Either delete it using a root browser or don't open it.

Cheers.

 

[Someguyfromhell]

Oh really?
So tell me, what is there so much better than regular Superuser.

 

[AnTerNoZ]

i use SuperSU with CM9 and it's a nice option for ics i think, but both apps are good, don't think that one is better, i only like the SuperSU interface more

Defy mit Android 4.0.4 CM9 RockZ

 

[whalesplaho]

dey both do tha same function... OP why not post screenies??

 

[Someguyfromhell]

i use SuperSU with CM9 and it's a nice option for ics i think, but both apps are good, don't think that one is better, i only like the SuperSU interface more

Defy mit Android 4.0.4 CM9 RockZ

How much do you REALLY use the UI?

 

[whalesplaho]

How much do you REALLY use the UI?

i dont even remember when last i open mine....!

 

[AnTerNoZ]

once a year?? ... ok every nightly update when if forgotten to integrate in the update... normally never, but when i really like a black background because i flash the roms after midnight and the white superuser interface hurts my eyes

Defy mit Android 4.0.4 CM9 RockZ

 

[carlshark]

Unless Superuser runs into problems, I won't change it at this point. Superuser just works... if and when I start learning to be a dev myself then I would need to understand su logs, but for the moment I don't need the granular control of SuperSU.

 

[iPusak Gaoq™]

And I Quote......

"SuperSU takes SuperUser and enhances just about every bit of it! It comes with a better access prompt/logging/notifications, lets you configure notifications for each apps, unroot your device temporarily so you can access non-root-only services like Google Videos and more. These features are included in the free version while the pro version comes with features like an OTA Survival Mode in which SuperSU attempts making through an OTA update that normally removes root access, PIN protection, color-coded input, output and error command content logging...."

"SuperSU obviously requires root permissions to run, so be sure to root your Android device first. After rooting, you may install SuperSU so that it can manage root permissions. If you already have SuperUser installed, then you don’t have to do anything special: installing SuperSU automatically dethrones SuperUser from root management..."

"I’ve been using SuperSU for the past few weeks and, to be very honest with you, haven’t noticed any significant differences between it and SuperUser. Unless you’re an advanced enthusiast, you won’t either. But yes, the Android developer community has been singing praises for it, so we still highly recommend you get it for your device...."

 

[Someguyfromhell]

For our phones, OTA update doesn't remove root anyway.
Other features seem a bit useless to me.

 

[DragonClawsAreSharp]

For our phones, OTA update doesn't remove root anyway.
Other features seem a bit useless to me.

Question to OP. Why do we need to use (Super)SU at the first place?

Thanks,
Rick

 

[prime_225]

Question to OP. Why do we need to use (Super)SU at the first place?

Thanks,
Rick

It's up to personal preference. But, I would use it mainly for the segmentation error free binary, ability to use su even when android is not booted and more sleeker and darker ui than superuser. It's binary updater is also good.

@Someguyfromhell, why are you being so rude? Have I posted something wrong?

Guys, a lot of people started using this so I suggested that you guys should also try this out.


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[cafelak]

Will there aany problem when I use both SU and SuperSU? Or can I remove SU after installing SuperSU without problem?

 

[AnTerNoZ]

Will there aany problem when I use both SU and SuperSU? Or can I remove SU after installing SuperSU without problem?

the only thing is the different su binarys, if u install the SuperSU su-binary the normal su app stop working because it isn't compatible with the su-binary from super su.

u can remove superuser.apk, BUT don't forget if u want to revert to the normal superuser u have to upgrade the su binary with it, others u will lose root access.

Defy mit Android 4.0.4 CM9 RockZ

 

[cafelak]

the only thing is the different su binarys, if u install the SuperSU su-binary the normal su app stop working because it isn't compatible with the su-binary from super su.

u can remove superuser.apk, BUT don't forget if u want to revert to the normal superuser u have to upgrade the su binary with it, others u will lose root access.

Defy mit Android 4.0.4 CM9 RockZ

Hmm, so complicated, i've just installed this app but i am going to remove it now. I'm a general user, so using this app or a normal superuser app is not important for me. I just care that my phone is rooted. Avoiding trouble is better

 

[hekomat]

I installed it quite a while ago.. Apart from the nice looking UI I didn't find anything else better than regular SU so I uninstalled.

 

[maid]

Newb here.

I have just rooted my xperia z1and as per advice installed SuperSu.

I rooted because I was having SD card permissions problems.

Can you tell me how I can change permissions on Apps or sd card.