For the Atrix, what's the recommended way to disable the OEM AT&T boot animation?
And will this cause any problems - either with normal useage, or with future updates?
Rename the file extension from .zip to .backup. That will stop it from playing. I dont see why this would have a negative affect on your phone other than you will be missing a boot animation. If you ever want it back just rename the file extension back to .zip. But why not change it to something you like?
What it comes down to was that I didn't know anything about boot animations, and whether they were one of those things that would cause an OTA update to fail.
I have since learned more about how to adjust them. But there is still the question about whether it affects OTA updates.
Haphim said:
What it comes down to was that I didn't know anything about boot animations, and whether they were one of those things that would cause an OTA update to fail.
I have since learned more about how to adjust them. But there is still the question about whether it affects OTA updates.
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Doubtful it would affect an ota, just keep a backup of the file incase you need it. However if you have the root access required to change the bootanimation and if you want to keep root access you should not accept an ota. When its time to update just come back to the forums.
Understood. Thanks.
WiredPirate said:
Doubtful it would affect an ota, just keep a backup of the file incase you need it. However if you have the root access required to change the bootanimation and if you want to keep root access you should not accept an ota. When its time to update just come back to the forums.
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Great question, that animation was starting to bug me, especially cause start up is so long... ia this the same case for you guys?
Just to confirm, I would change bootanimation.zip to bootanimation.backup? Where ia this located exactly?
Thanks
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hluk said:
Great question, that animation was starting to bug me, especially cause start up is so long... ia this the same case for you guys?
Just to confirm, I would change bootanimation.zip to bootanimation.backup? Where ia this located exactly?
Thanks
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Correct. system/media
Here is a cool bootanimation modified for the atrix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037561
Use Root Explorer or a similar file explorer to paste the bootanimation.zip in system/media after you rename the original.
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I'm sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but I searched and nothing came up. When you root your phone does that mean you no longer can receive over the air updates? Or is that only if you have custom ROM's installed? That being said, is the ROM that you install to gain root access considered a custom ROM? Sorry... I feel like a n00b but I had to ask. :] Thanks
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I'm sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but I searched and nothing came up. When you root your phone does that mean you no longer can receive over the air updates? Or is that only if you have custom ROM's installed? That being said, is the ROM that you install to gain root access considered a custom ROM? Sorry... I feel like a n00b but I had to ask. :] Thanks
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Originally Posted by WormDoes
http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/306774-simple-newbie-questions.html
"If you're rooted and you've deleted any bloatware and you try and install the ota update it will not update successfully. You can unroot and update, but be warned a lot of the time an ota update will also correct the current exploits that were used to achieve root access. If you are rooted it's usually a good idea and easier to flash a ROM that includes the update already. The developers get a hold of the source codes a few weeks before VZW actually pushes it to your phone and you don't have to wait for jcase, unrevoked, or whomever to find a new way to root if the ota breaks root access.
Hope this helps"
I was searching the same thing earlier bro and this is the answer I found.
Does this mean if I don't delete bloatware and just freeze it, then I can still get the updates? I read that article and I didn't see them answer whether or not getting an OTA update would take root off. Thanks for the response!
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Does this mean if I don't delete bloatware and just freeze it, then I can still get the updates? I read that article and I didn't see them answer whether or not getting an OTA update would take root off. Thanks for the response!
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No the point is if you root, have SU, and/or a custom recovery, the update will fail.
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Good deal. Thank you for the info.
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So if I'm reading this correctly, a corollary is that if you intend to root but haven't, its likely a good idea to do it before the OTA is pushed, or else you'll have to wait for the developers to figure out how to root the new one?
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More then likely any important updates/fixes/etc will turn up in ROMs anyways.
so how do you disable updates?
Nikolai2.1 said:
No the point is if you root, have SU, and/or a custom recovery, the update will fail.
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so how do you disable updates I have a galaxy s2 4g service sprint I ve been searching around how to disable updates I keep getting prompt for one and it wont install root blocking it from installing I guess I just want to turn it of I read use bloat ware or titanum backup tried both same issue. I thought this would be an easy fix.
arcolino1 said:
so how do you disable updates I have a galaxy s2 4g service sprint I ve been searching around how to disable updates I keep getting prompt for one and it wont install root blocking it from installing I guess I just want to turn it of I read use bloat ware or titanum backup tried both same issue. I thought this would be an easy fix.
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try this it works
only difference for you will be lines 4 and 5
look for your current ro.build.fingerprint and change it to the current update...
oh and also don't forget to delete the update from your cache
If you are comfortable editing the build.prop then follow these directions.
Directions:
1. Use root explorer and navigate to /system
2. Mount as r/w
3. Long press on build.prop then click on Open With then Text Editor
4. Find the line ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/FP1:user/release-keys
5. Change FP1 or FP5 in that line to FP8
6. Press the menu button on the phone and click on Save and Exit
7. Mount back to r/o
8. Reboot phone
cujo6801 said:
try this it works
only difference for you will be lines 4 and 5
look for your current ro.build.fingerprint and change it to the current update...
oh and also don't forget to delete the update from your cache
If you are comfortable editing the build.prop then follow these directions.
Directions:
1. Use root explorer and navigate to /system
2. Mount as r/w
3. Long press on build.prop then click on Open With then Text Editor
4. Find the line ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/FP1:user/release-keys
5. Change FP1 or FP5 in that line to FP8
6. Press the menu button on the phone and click on Save and Exit
7. Mount back to r/o
8. Reboot phone
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I attached the file for more info.
mine reads:
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SPH-D710/SPH-D710:4.0.4/IMM76I/FI27:user/release-keys
do I change the FI to something else? if so this change will not brick my phone? this is my only cell connection to outside world.
the download system update that wants to install is a FL24 is it because the phone knows FI the FL will not install?
You could just rename otacerts to otacerts.bak and then rename updater.apk to updater.bak.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
arcolino1 said:
I attached the file for more info.
mine reads:
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SPH-D710/SPH-D710:4.0.4/IMM76I/FI27:user/release-keys
do I change the FI to something else? if so this change will not brick my phone? this is my only cell connection to outside world.
the download system update that wants to install is a FL24 is it because the phone knows FI the FL will not install?
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Yes change the FI27 to FL24
Should do it for you..
Disclaimer.. I don't know your phone but this has worked for me and many others on the Samsung charge...
I don't think it will brick your phone..
Make sure you have a backup .
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cujo6801 said:
Yes change the FI27 to FL24
Should do it for you..
Disclaimer.. I don't know your phone but this has worked for me and many others on the Samsung charge...
I don't think it will brick your phone..
Make sure you have a backup .
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what additional info do you need from my phone, that will make this a more sure ok to do for sure no worries ? what about
what disconnecktie recommended "You could just rename otacerts to otacerts.bak and then rename updater.apk to updater.bak"
is that safer, not sure where to find those files? I am doing titanium back. but i do not want to go through the hassel of reloading everything back on the phone.
Either way will work but the otacerts and updater both just catch ota information when it is sent out. You aren't deleting anything so it is impossible to brick from it. The otacerts is in /system/etc and the updater apk is in /system/app or course. Use a root file explorer like es file explorer and mount system as read/write.
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disconnecktie said:
Either way will work but the otacerts and updater both just catch ota information when it is sent out. You aren't deleting anything so it is impossible to brick from it. The otacerts is in /system/etc and the updater apk is in /system/app or course. Use a root file explorer like es file explorer and mount system as read/write.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
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so do I wait to see the update icon? then do the process
and to be clear the process is?
go to /system/etc then rename otacerts to otacerts.bak save it
then go to /system/app then rename update.apk to update.bak save it
how long does that change last if they are pushing the update wont it just come right back?
arcolino1 said:
so do I wait to see the update icon? then do the process
and to be clear the process is?
go to /system/etc then rename otacerts to otacerts.bak save it
then go to /system/app then rename update.apk to update.bak save it
how long does that change last if they are pushing the update wont it just come right back?
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They won't be able to push it anymore after that. Change it then reboot and they can't send then to you anymore.
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What he said...
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disconnecktie said:
They won't be able to push it anymore after that. Change it then reboot and they can't send then to you anymore.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
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ok, so to be clear I do not see the files now in those locations
otacerts and updater.apk
will I see them after the update icon comes back?
arcolino1 said:
ok, so to be clear I do not see the files now in those locations
otacerts and updater.apk
will I see them after the update icon comes back?
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Are you using a thunderbolt? If you're not then you're in the wrong forum and should probably post your questions there.
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he has a GS2....
but mine should work....
take the info to your phone section here on XDA and ask what they think...
good luck
Removed the rotation on the Atrix 4G logo. Added some starglow with some shimmer. Reduced file size by half for faster, less choppy playback.
Made it in AE. 20 FPS.
Just overwrite the one in your /system/media directory. Set permissions to match original.
Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QRSfpiSJTc
Download (Manual Install): http://www.multiupload.com/JBWXNU2KLK
Download CWM zip (By madnav): http://www.mediafire.com/file/meouwv6k3wcdaf5/Atrix_hcomb_bootanimation_cwm.zip
WOW that looks freakin awesome....gonna try it out...thanks bro
WOW!!! NICE!
Thanks, hopefully I can get the file size down without killing the quality.
And make the text 3D.
I am trying to get this on my phone but it says cannot paste here because the file system is a read-only. And I cant rename the current bootanimation.zip. Can I use CWM recovery to install this or will this be available as an option later?
This boot animation looks great!! Good job!
Nottach said:
Here's a little diddy I've been working on every once in a while. It's ~25MB but it looks nice.
Made it in AE. 15 FPS.
Just rename to bootanimation.zip and overwrite the one in your /system/media directory.
Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7YOQxrvFAE
Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NBUTVZN5 - Updated 4/27 01:50
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What did you update today on it?
katinatez said:
I am trying to get this on my phone but it says cannot paste here because the file system is a read-only. And I cant rename the current bootanimation.zip. Can I use CWM recovery to install this or will this be available as an option later?
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Yeah, I don't think CWM recovery will work...unless it just takes super long. I just tried it and nothing happened...just said "Installing update..." for a good 20-30mins.
katinatez said:
I am trying to get this on my phone but it says cannot paste here because the file system is a read-only. And I cant rename the current bootanimation.zip. Can I use CWM recovery to install this or will this be available as an option later?
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If youre using root explorer than you will need to make the directory youre pasting to read/write. there is a button on the top of root explorer that toggle r/w and r/o. once in r/w you can paste and change permissions.
Gr8Danes said:
What did you update today on it?
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Got rid of the rotation until I make 3D text. Added sparks and reduced fps and file size.
this looks awesome but im stuck... I used root explorer to replace the bootanimation.zip in the correct path but it never works, ive even tried a few different zips.
I used the boot animation app a few weeks ago and replaced my stock animation but it still plays that one? I'm lost someone please point me in the right direction
I'm on gingerblur
jhild352 said:
this looks awesome but im stuck... I used root explorer to replace the bootanimation.zip in the correct path but it never works, ive even tried a few different zips.
I used the boot animation app a few weeks ago and replaced my stock animation but it still plays that one? I'm lost someone please point me in the right direction
I'm on gingerblur
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It may be because of that 3rd party app, not sure how it works and it may conflict with these. If you haven't uninstalled that app I would do so then try this again.
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Nottach said:
If youre using root explorer than you will need to make the directory youre pasting to read/write. there is a button on the top of root explorer that toggle r/w and r/o. once in r/w you can paste and change permissions.
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That toggle doesn't work for me, is there another way to go about doing this?
mpalatsi said:
That toggle doesn't work for me, is there another way to go about doing this?
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I'm not sure why it wouldn't work for you if you're rooted correctly.
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raybond25 said:
I'm not sure why it wouldn't work for you if you're rooted correctly.
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It was my version of root explorer... I recommend anyone else having this issue to re-install root explorer.
Man what a great job. Worked flawlessly, used root explorer, which I just purchased during DL (never needed/got lazy on greyblur. I'm going to reboot my phone again and go to bed. Thanks and huge props! Glad to see a locked bootloader didn't scare away all the great talent from this amazing device =D
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link
The link appears to be broken, does anyone else have the .zip?
Edit: works, awesome thx
this is by far my favorite boot animation, thanks so much for this
i have two questions though, one a lot of times when booting up the animation can lag slightly, is there any tweaks i can do to improve the performance or is this generally how it goes for everyone?
my other question is more of a request actually, I would like the version that you had mentioned that did not have the spinning 3d letters, is that still available somewhere? i didn't see a link
I assume it's because it's loading stuff in the background.
Edit: I just installed it, and yeah, it is noticeable. You can clearly tell where the AT&T Logo is supposed to display because it gets real smooth.
But if you look at the original loader, its noticeable that its also laggy. It's just less because there isn't much to look at. It's like if the Windows 7 boot animation lagged, you can't really notice since there is almost no noticeable difference between frames.
OMG I LOEV YOU NOTACH!! you've answered my prayers! now to dl and try this out
edit: wow looks beautiful man good job!!! still a bit laggy initially i wonder if there are some tweaks i can do
edit2: second and third boots were much faster, but still a bit choppy
Hey there,
I really like the newest Gingeritis ROM , for me it has been relatively stable with just a few spontaneous reboots and an occasional FC.
I am trying to change the boot animation from the one that comes with the ROM. I found the ability to do this in the Spare Parts app, but no matter which I choose, none actually changes from that original "computer boot" looking opening screen. Can anyone help me?
Thanks!
guardiansnet said:
Hey there,
I really like the newest Gingeritis ROM , for me it has been relatively stable with just a few spontaneous reboots and an occasional FC.
I am trying to change the boot animation from the one that comes with the ROM. I found the ability to do this in the Spare Parts app, but no matter which I choose, none actually changes from that original "computer boot" looking opening screen. Can anyone help me?
Thanks!
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Not sure what file Spare Parts is changing, but I found that I needed to change /system/customize/resource/VZW_bootanimation.zip in order to change my boot animation on Gingeritis VIII. I was getting a little mad too, until I realized the boot animation file was the original Verizon name/location.
I thought it might be something like this. Can you describe the procedure exactly? Thanks!
guardiansnet said:
I thought it might be something like this. Can you describe the procedure exactly? Thanks!
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First, I'll start with something maybe a little harsh, but I feel it's true. If you don't know what you're doing already, chances are you should not do it.
Download the boot animation you want, put it on your SD card. Open root explorer (or other file explorer that can mount directories r/w), find the boot animation file you just put on your SD card and copy it. Navigate to /system/customize/resource and rename VZW_bootanimation.zip to something else and paste the file you have copied. Rename the file you just copied to VZW_bootanimation.zip.
I appreciate the response and the explanation. Thanks.
I've just updated to the new Gingertis and was able to get my favorite boot screen back. However, I cannot seem to get the thunder sound. Where is the proper place to put the thunder.mp3? THANKS!
guardiansnet said:
I've just updated to the new Gingertis and was able to get my favorite boot screen back. However, I cannot seem to get the thunder sound. Where is the proper place to put the thunder.mp3? THANKS!
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Did you ever find out where? I'm on Th3ory rom and would like to add a boot animation sound...maybe two if that is possible to the start up animation.
Thanks,
hinds73
Bump. Want to know where to throw a sound file file too.
crackedvenom2 said:
Bump. Want to know where to throw a sound file file too.
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I did a write up here.
I'd love to be able to use the stock boot animation again after flashing roms.
Milenko2121 said:
I'd love to be able to use the stock boot animation again after flashing roms.
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+1
Just to clarify, this would be for the 2.3.4. firmware
if you can't wait, download a stock zip and find the file in /system/media/bootanimation.zip
Boot Animation from 2.2...
dLo GSR said:
if you can't wait, download a stock zip and find the file in /system/media/bootanimation.zip
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Wht's funny is that Moto didn't even bother to add the audio file to the system/media/audio/notification folder. It is still as 2.2.2.
This just goes to show how lazy they are when they can't even update this simple thing. It may be a very minor detail, but it's the small details that make the difference.
OP, if you use the boot animation from the GB ROM and you want the boot animation audio, move att_power_opt.ogg to system/media/audio/notifications.
CaelanT said:
Wht's funny is that Moto didn't even bother to add the audio file to the system/media/audio/notification folder. It is still as 2.2.2.
This just goes to show how lazy they are when they can't even update this simple thing. It may be a very minor detail, but it's the small details that make the difference.
OP, if you use the boot animation from the GB ROM and you want the boot animation audio, move att_power_opt.ogg to system/media/audio/notifications.
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Maybe Motorola realized that the att_power_opt.ogg is annoying. And maybe opt stands for optional?
knigitz said:
Maybe Motorola realized that the att_power_opt.ogg is annoying. And maybe opt stands for optional?
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Yeah, guess it's optional since you need root and a file manager like Root Explorer to move it? If Moto wanted to make it optional to the general public, there would be an "option" to use it or not.
Filipeknot said:
Boot Animation from 2.2...
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Im still new to this, how would I install this ?
Do I just go into cwm and install from zip?
Milenko2121 said:
Im still new to this, how would I install this ?
Do I just go into cwm and install from zip?
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place it in your /system/media folder like explained above
dLo GSR said:
place it in your /system/media folder like explained above
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Ah ok, sorry still new to this, had to get root explorer to get access to that part of my phone.
it works, but it doesn't repeat the animation. How would I make it repeat that? Also, any possible way to add unlocked to the boot animation so it doesn't just disappear when it boots?
You will need to set permissions!
See the original file on your /system/media dir...
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I would like to opt out of the alleged ota. I renamed my otacerts.zip file, is that enough. I have read all sorts of things, from what I have done, to changing the build fingerprint in the build.prop. Is what I have done enough. I am obviously using the stock rom.
johnwaynegacy said:
I would like to opt out of the alleged ota. I renamed my otacerts.zip file, is that enough. I have read all sorts of things, from what I have done, to changing the build fingerprint in the build.prop. Is what I have done enough. I am obviously using the stock rom.
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probably delete the OTA apk files in /system/app
con247 said:
probably delete the OTA apk files in /system/app
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all I saw was htcCOTAclient.apk and .odex and I renamed them, thanks. Hopefully I don't get annoyed by the update notification.
johnwaynegacy said:
all I saw was htcCOTAclient.apk and .odex and I renamed them, thanks. Hopefully I don't get annoyed by the update notification.
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I deleted those from my /system/app directory. The previous OTA did not ever come through my phone, so I think you'll be OK.
On the Kindle Fire, the easiest way to prevent the OTA which is a forced update (you don't get a choice), was to remove the /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip file. Physically moving it elsewhere (like to the sdcard) worked.
I note that the Rezound has the same files.
krelvinaz said:
On the Kindle Fire, the easiest way to prevent the OTA which is a forced update (you don't get a choice), was to remove the /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip file. Physically moving it elsewhere (like to the sdcard) worked.
I note that the Rezound has the same files.
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Good call!
instructions, pls?
Can someone who knows ADB give short recipe/commands
to reach that OTA file we want gone, Please.
krelvinaz said:
On the Kindle Fire, the easiest way to prevent the OTA which is a forced update (you don't get a choice), was to remove the /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip file. Physically moving it elsewhere (like to the sdcard) worked.
I note that the Rezound has the same files.
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i just did this on rezrom, thanks!
why is this file included with a custom rom?
michaelbsheldon said:
Can someone who knows ADB give short recipe/commands
to reach that OTA file we want gone, Please.
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If for what ever reason you cant use root explorer and do have busybox (i think you need it) installed
It has been a really long time since I have used adb for anything, but this should work unless it denies you because system is mounted as read only.
adb shell
su
rm /filepath/file.apk
I am also looking to block this "alleged update" BUT am completely stock right now.. have been holding off on doing anything so far.. How would I do this?
FabianaS said:
I am also looking to block this "alleged update" BUT am completely stock right now.. have been holding off on doing anything so far.. How would I do this?
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If you are stock unrooted, the best you can do is to say no if it asks. If for some reason it is a forced OTA, I don't think you can without staying in airplane mode.
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Thanks, that is what I was wondering, if it asks or if it's forced? I don't remember how my past updates have been and for some reason I feel like they were forced!?!