Fix Superuser Permissions Hanging on Android
So, you have a phone with root permissions? Finding whenever a program requests root permissions the Superuser Permissions program hangs (usually with a black screen or even a force close) at the “SU request” screen?
Fortunately there’s a simple fix — enable USB Debugging. To do that:
- Press the Home button.
- Press the Menu button.
- Select Settings > Applications > Development.
- Make sure that USB Debugging is checked. If not, check it.
This should prevent any hangs with Superuser Permissions in the future.
This works on the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1), and presumably other Android devices.
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I need to change Usb debug (on/off) all the time…
Off for use my HTC magic with my audio usb car
On for use the su command…
No more solution?
Thanks
That must be annoying. I feel for you!
Unfortunately turning on USB Debugging seems to be the only way to fix the hanging, and I don’t know any automated or easy way of toggling the setting.
Maybe someone has made a widget that lets you toggle USB Debugging with just a single tap? That would be nice.
If there isn’t one, try using Anycut (available on the Android Market), and making a shortcut to the Development activity.
I’d look into it more, but I’m not in possession of my phone at the moment. Darn repairs.
Good luck!