Hey guys, I followed one of the tutorials on how to unroot your EVO 3D and bring it back to stock. Before I unrooted my phone, I kept getting a notification that an OTA update was available, specifically version 2.08.651.2 (August 18, 2011). Right now, my software number is 1.11.651.2. I want to update to the newer version, but when I go to Settings > System updates > HTC software update > Check now, it shows no updates are available. I've tried rebooting the phone and checking repeatedly. I'm kinda lost here and not sure what to do. I was wondering if the PG86IMG I downloaded to return to stock disabled OTA updates, but I highly doubt that since it's just a stock image. If I could find a download link to the updates, I could apply them manually through the bootloader. If not, I might suck it up and take my phone into Sprint and get them to see what's up and update my phone there. Either way, what do you think I should do? I want it updated though. Thanks in advance.
so u unrooted using the approved method and then tried to update to 2.3.4 via HTC but it would'nt find the update? Just wanna make sure u know that if u take this update ur only option is to root via HTC's unlocked bootloader which isn't a true unlock... secondly if that is ur desire and the stock image won't find the update then i would check ur source and make sure it's not missing something. I turned off my update check cuz once it checks and finds an update that little icon stays in ur taskbar unless u factory reset and i was waiting to root with teamwin's method so i didn't take the update. if i knew how to pull the image without updating id post it for ya...
Yes sir! I understand that updating my software to version 2.8.651.2 will prevent my phone from being rootable until somebody figures out a method to make it rootable. I have no need for rooting my phone actually. I tried out a few roms, and I would rather stick with a stock unrooted rom in case I ever need to take my phone into Sprint for service. The Sprint store where I live won't do any service to a rooted phone, so I need to be on the safe side. I went to the store today, and unfortunately the only people available at the time were sales representatives, so they were of no help. They just told me to wait and keep trying to update the phone periodically. If it doesn't show any updates within the next month, my only choices will be to either call Sprint and see if they can push the update to my phone or find an update image, transfer it to my phone, and manually update it through the bootloader. I also read on an EVO 4G thread that the phone won't update if it's missing SprintUpdater.apk. I doubt a stock rom would be missing that app though. I had the update notification when I was rooted, but I didn't download it because it would break my root, and now that I'm completely back to stock, I should get the notification. What gives? I wish Sprint would send out the updates all at once instead of in waves. Anybody wanna chime in?
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Having the same problem. But i havent tried unrooting the phone.
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I woke up this morinng 6:45am CST to Verizon OTA update (4G) downloading. I am not very good with this stuff so I apologize in advance for my ignorance. My phone is rooted and running 2.2xx (S-off). I accepted the OTA and the phone rebooted only to leave the phone stuck at the HTC screen. I was able to recover and reflash old rooted rom. So the phone is functional now. I wish to be able to actually install this new OTA in case this is 2.3 coming down from Verizon. Can anyone tell me the steps I need to take to make this happen while leaving my phone rooted?
If leaving the phone rooted is not an option for receiving this OTA update, what steps should I take to make the OTA update complete successfully? Thanks in advance!
HBOMB-9000 said:
I woke up this morinng 6:45am CST to Verizon OTA update (4G) downloading. I am not very good with this stuff so I apologize in advance for my ignorance. My phone is rooted and running 2.2xx (S-off). I accepted the OTA and the phone rebooted only to leave the phone stuck at the HTC screen. I was able to recover and reflash old rooted rom. So the phone is functional now. I wish to be able to actually install this new OTA in case this is 2.3 coming down from Verizon. Can anyone tell me the steps I need to take to make this happen while leaving my phone rooted?
If leaving the phone rooted is not an option for receiving this OTA update, what steps should I take to make the OTA update complete successfully. Thanks in advance!
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You can't do updates while rooted, if you want the update you need to unroot. I'm in Dallas too and I didn't get any update notification, weird.
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This is pics of OTA
The updates are real...
Can you point me in the right direction to unroot?
THANKS!
That is the most recent update it is not a new one sadly. Right from VZ software update PDA it list Note: The size for this software upgrade is 73.5MB. Soon but not soon enough GB will be here.
That sucks... I find it odd that it just started bugging me overnight but I am (patiently) awaiting GB. Thanks for input.
I just unrooted my evo 3d and got s on. I am now unable to get the ota's. It says software up to date. I've done a hard reset and still same issue. I want my phone to be completely stock and up to date. I've followed the the guide to achieve s on. What has to be done to recieve ota's again?
You have 2 options either take to a Sprint store and tell them your phone will not update and they will manually update it for you or find an unaltered manual update here in the forums add it to your SD card rename it PG86IMG.ZIP and boot in to the bootloader. When asked to update select yes. Look for 1.3**** Update, not 2.****. I recently had to do this my self so I can take in a phone due to hardware problems.
And if you have any problems finding the file send me a PM ill see what I can do about sending you the file.
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I was not sure if the Jelly Bean update was there or not so I selected setting and went to the Software Update Selection and it does not move to the next screen where it says check for updates. I have a galaxy s3 rooted with stock so I am not sure if this is normal maybe ATT does not have it activated yet but just wanted to get some feedback from others. Thanks
The jellybean release that is in the works is not for the US version, its for the international version.
Don't know what's happening with your software update thing.
"It's all in the game, yo..."
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I just was just curious if other people select the software update are they getting the same thing where it just highlights but does not move on to the next screen. Thanks
You can't get Ota update in your device if your device is rooted. Try kies when official jelly beans released.
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Thank You thats what I was looking for so as soon as the device is rooted it must disable that function I did not realize this but I appreciate your reponse
It doesn't disable it, it gives you a message telling you that you can't receive software updates because the system is modified.
Keep searching buddy....
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Thanks so if you select your System Update on your rooted phone does it move forward to check for updates. I realize that the official update will not work with a rooted phone but want to confirm that this not an issue with my phone.
I can't because I deleted fotaclient fromy phone bit I've seen one or two other people complain about the same thing as you.
If DLI6 gets released tonight/in the morning I'll flash it and check it out before I delete fotaclient.
I'm not going through all the hassle of going back to LG8 and then flashing an ota just to check that.
"It's all in the game, yo..."
Thanks I just wanted to make sure I was not the only one I appreciate all of your help
One last question you mentioned you were reading that other people were having this issue would you have the xda forum link to that post. Anyways thanks again
Well I searched for the fotaclient in root explorer and its not there maybe the root process removed that so either way I guess I have to manually update the phone when the update comes out
So I have a rooted One M8 with TWRP recovery running 4.4.2. Recently an update came through for 4.4.3, to get rid of the notification I froze the updater. Now for the purpose of getting Viper One, I need 4.4.3. But when I press software updates it says 'There are no software updates avalible for your phone'. But there was prior to freezing the updater. Help me :silly:
(PS. Apologies if this thread is poorly located)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51623014&postcount=7
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51623014&postcount=7
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Hey thanks for the reply but I don't think my problem is that complicated, is there anything you could recommend? The option to update was available until I froze the updater, now it's not.
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Can anyone help?
I gave you a direct link from the rom you are trying to install that tells you what needs to be done. Not sure what else you would need. If you aren't getting prompts to update via OTA, there's 2 ways to update the firmware needed. Either via the official RUU for your phone and carrier (which probably isn't even available yet)or via a firmware package that's flashable via fastboot but you must be S-Off. Sometimes you can force the phone to check for updates by clearing the Google Services Framework, but this is not advised as it can have unintended consequences with how Google sees the phone and sends notifications and such. Plus just because there IS an available update does not mean you're next in line. Many carriers have staged roll outs and it'll get there when it gets there.
If it's too difficult for you then you either shouldn't be messing with custom roms or seek help from a qualified shop.
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I gave you a direct link from the rom you are trying to install that tells you what needs to be done. Not sure what else you would need. If you aren't getting prompts to update via OTA, there's 2 ways to update the firmware needed. Either via the official RUU for your phone and carrier (which probably isn't even available yet)or via a firmware package that's flashable via fastboot but you must be S-Off. Sometimes you can force the phone to check for updates by clearing the Google Services Framework, but this is not advised as it can have unintended consequences with how Google sees the phone and sends notifications and such. Plus just because there IS an available update does not mean you're next in line. Many carriers have staged roll outs and it'll get there when it gets there.
If it's too difficult for you then you either shouldn't be messing with custom roms or seek help from a qualified shop.
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Thank you, the problem did however solve it's self. It turns out OTA updates are queued and by freezing the app I had reset my position. The update is now available.
I'm going to flash a stock recovery and update the firmware.
So i really need some help with this. My phone, like any other g3, had in the settings an option in the general tab for checking for updates. Well now for some reason that option is completely gone. And if Verizon does push out a Lollipop update i want to get it but i wont be able too because A. I'm rooted and i have custom recovery B. I no longer have any option choice for checking for updates C. Even if i try to do an ota update ill get caught in a boot loop. Now i remember at one point in time i did this trick i learned from here to get rid of the OTA update file/ notification but i didn't think that that would cause my phone to lose its option to check for system updates. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me.
Thanks
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So i really need some help with this. My phone, like any other g3, had in the settings an option in the general tab for checking for updates. Well now for some reason that option is completely gone. And if Verizon does push out a Lollipop update i want to get it but i wont be able too because A. I'm rooted and i have custom recovery B. I no longer have any option choice for checking for updates C. Even if i try to do an ota update ill get caught in a boot loop. Now i remember at one point in time i did this trick i learned from here to get rid of the OTA update file/ notification but i didn't think that that would cause my phone to lose its option to check for system updates. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me.
Thanks
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Use the return to stock thread in the general forum. You need to be stock to get the update anyway, so there is no point in not doing it.
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Check the ota option
But like you were told u should either flash back using tot or
Using your computer and LG mobile support tool or bzw upgrade assistant. Not the ota upgrade.