SOLVED! - Replace Kingo SuperUser With SuperSU

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While Kingo SuperUser usually works well, some owners of rooted devices still desire more and seek instructions on how to replace Kingo SuperUser with SuperSU. If you also find the performance of Kingo SuperUser less than ideal, you could use ES File Explorer to substitute SuperSU for it. Not exactly tech-savvy and have no idea what must be done? In that case, you have come to the right place. 

Summary

Note: It would be troublesome if your phone runs out of battery in the middle of the process so charge the device to 100% in advance. 

  • Step 1: Download and install ES File Explorer then proceed to download SuperSU apk to your smartphone. 
  • Step 2: Open ES File explorer, make your way to SuperSU apk and rename it to SuperUser.apk. 
  • Step 3: Select Tools in ES File Explorer, choose Root Explorer from the list, enable it by toggling on the switch and hit Mount R/W.
  • Step 4: Check the RW checkbox for both Path and /system options, hit Ok and navigate to the Device option. Next, click System, tap Apps, long-press Kingoroot SuperUser and pick Delete.
  • Step 5: Copy the recently renamed SuperUser.apk, go to Device > System > App and paste it there. After you finish, close everything and restart your phone. When the screen comes back on, open SuperSU and give it permission to install all the binaries. Once the process completes, SuperSU should be ready to use. 

Can I Go To Jail For Rooting Phones?

Replace Kingo SuperUser With SuperSU

No, you won’t go to jail for rooting your phone but the process carries risks. For instance, if you mess up somewhere while rooting your phone, you could brick the device. Also, the moment you root your phone, its warranty is going to be voided which leads to expensive repairs.  Last but not least, if you fail to exercise caution, information stored on your rooted phone could be harvested by third parties. 

Does Rooting Phone Affect Battery Life?

One common misconception about rooting is that it leads to reduced battery life but in reality, rooting phones extend the battery life for most of the time. The reason is that owners of root devices could effectively and efficiently get rid of bloatware. In case you don’t know, the less bloatware you have on your phone, the lower the battery consumption rate. That is why rooted devices have long recharge intervals compared to their unrooted counterparts. 

What Must Be Done To Protect Root Devices?

  • Don’t grant permissions to apps at whim, especially those of ambiguous origins. If you grant permission to apps designed by hackers, you would compromise your phone. Don’t hesitate to ask around if you want to know whether an app is legit. 
  • Many sites host apps for rooted devices but you should stick to reputable names such as Aptoide, APKPure, and so on.
  • Make sure that USB debugging of your smartphone is disabled outside of use. By keeping USB debugging disabled, you could minimize potential security risks.
  • If you use a custom ROM, keep an eye for updates. 
  • Back up data on your rooted phone from time to time. Currently, TitaniumBackup is a solid choice.
  • Use a trusted root access management tool to manage apps on your rooted phones and their operations. 

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