[Q] How to disable OTA update on Moto Photon 4G - Motorola Photon 4G

Accidentally click on "update" when it prompts. It makes no sense to have OTA update enabled for customized ROMs, but anyway to disable it? Thanks all.

This might do it
Just try for errors. I used root explore to edit the file "build.prop" in the system folder. Changed the Blur version to a large number (much larger than a practical one) and also change the rdf link information to an invalid one, as follows.
ro.mot.hw.uaprof=http://uaprof.motorola.com/phoneconfig/MotoMB999/profile/MotoMB999.rdf
ro.build.version.full=Blur_Version.99.9.9.MB855.Sprint.en.US
Then you need to reboot and wipe your cache with CM. After did so, the OTA update windows has never popped up so far and I won't even get the OTA update through the setting menu. But not sure if these edits will cause other issues, so you may try at your risk.

I would be interested to know if that effectively solves the issue, my Photon is running Laser and just today has started bugging me about the update every 3 hours.
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I just updated ro.build.version.full to the latest. Cleared cache. Rebooted. Says I am up to date now.
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Worked like a charm! Thanks!

Workd also for.me thanks. 24hrs an no side affects =] THANKSSSSS
Phony Droid Sent

Upon reboot did anybody get a pop up saying "An unexpected error has occurred, please try again later [ok]"?
Phone seems to be running fine though.

Moved to proper forum.

phatmanxxl said:
Upon reboot did anybody get a pop up saying "An unexpected error has occurred, please try again later [ok]"?
Phone seems to be running fine though.
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Yes I did get that error. I don't think it is a problem.
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What do I use to clear the cache for this process?

you need to reboot to recovery mode and select "wipe cache" in the "advanced" tab. If you don't have it installed, pls check this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16624541&postcount=3
horn34 said:
What do I use to clear the cache for this process?
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For those that might not be as technically inclined or you don't want to take the chance in editing your build.prop you can also do this:
1. Download bloat freezer from the market. (its free)
2. I should have said first you have to be rooted or it wont work
3. Open bloat freezer and it will list all apps and processes; scroll down until you see "Updater".
4. Freeze that process. It will stay frozen until you defrost it.
5. That is it no more OTA pushes or Notifications
I know we all don't like OTA updates when you're unlocked, rooted, and running a custom rom and/or kernel. The hassle of flashing back and forth can be annoying too so this is a simple fix until we get custom radio's for the photon

The new Joker ROM is based off the latest OTA. But I think you have to install to leak to update the radios and what not then install the ROM. But you won't get any OTA updates as you'll be on the latest version. Home Base/Alien/Star Wars are all running on the 154 build.

You could also edit the build.prop file so that the system thinks you have the latest version...but you won't have all the fixes, so you should probably flash the latest SBF.

KTT16 said:
You could also edit the build.prop file so that the system thinks you have the latest version...but you won't have all the fixes, so you should probably flash the latest SBF.
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I used Titanium backup to uninstall updater. hope it works.

I think I'm gonna try freezing the updater app using titanium Backup pro.
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lou2004 said:
I used Titanium backup to uninstall updater. hope it works.
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Freezing the updater was enough, have you made a backup of it? You might gonna need it when oficial ICS is released.

Related

Anyone Losing Root Access?

Lately I've been trying Rom after Rom... and now I'm just getting Straight up Pissed!
I've had a Rooted phone Forever, I've Made a few of my Own Roms... But for Whatever reason Can't figure out why I keep Losing Root Access now, On Most of the Roms I Flash?
Also...
When I Leave the phone "Alone" (Untouched) It's been having a Jealousy Problem and All the Android Processes Start Forcing Closed... Starting with the Superuser.apk then the Messages.apk!
I'm getting Sick of having to Pull the Battery and Wipe Cache, and Dalvik just to use my phone.... At least Ten times a day!
Anyone have a Fix? I'm out of Ideas!
It could be the super user update before the latest one not to long ago. I've had the same issue before and after the most recent update I've had no problems. Also which ROM are u using and also which kernel?
Edit: or the other way around... I forgot which it was but superuser was force closing like crazy.
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Raignonem said:
It could be the super user update before the latest one not to long ago. I've had the same issue before and after the most recent update I've had no problems. Also which ROM are u using and also which kernel?
Edit: or the other way around... I forgot which it was but superuser was force closing like crazy.
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Same here...
Superuser kept Forcing Closed on me, So I Restored a Backup "Without the Updated Superuser App" and it's Still doing the Same Sh!t...
Also...
I'm Currently using the Hybrid-IIII Rom... With Whatever Kernel it comes with? Lol...
PMGRANDS said:
Lately I've been trying Rom after Rom... and now I'm just getting Straight up Pissed!
I've had a Rooted phone Forever, I've Made a few of my Own Roms... But for Whatever reason Can't figure out why I keep Losing Root Access now, On Most of the Roms I Flash?
Also...
When I Leave the phone "Alone" (Untouched) It's been having a Jealousy Problem and All the Android Processes Start Forcing Closed... Starting with the Superuser.apk then the Messages.apk!
I'm getting Sick of having to Pull the Battery and Wipe Cache, and Dalvik just to use my phone.... At least Ten times a day!
Anyone have a Fix? I'm out of Ideas!
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You guys need to reflash the su you used when you rooted the phone...that work for me and many others...
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Yeah, superuser is borked. If you completely wipe the data for it and uncheck the "remember" box it should work again. Kind of a PITA with apps like adblock that request it a dozen times but ohh well
xHausx said:
Yeah, superuser is borked. If you completely wipe the data for it and uncheck the "remember" box it should work again. Kind of a PITA with apps like adblock that request it a dozen times but ohh well
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The app dev has been working on fixing all the FC issues as their related to the sqlite database access whenever apps were requesting root access it was having issues with accessing its own database where it stored saved permissions. Not being able to access its own database was causing the FC issue.
He explains a lot of the bug trouble shooting on his web site: http://androidsu.com/
latest version on the market should have the majority of fixes. i would give that one a shot. go to market, install latest version and make sure to do the update su binary inside the latest version of the app.
personally, i just got rid of it and put the dev su binary from AOSP on until he has for sure fixed everything. not a very secure solution so i wouldn't recommend it for all, but for developing purposes, it saves me from having to deal with erroneous FC issues for now.
Sup pm man?? Hope all is good. A you could extract a su from a stable rom or a nand you made by using 7zip and install it. Or you could just try one of the super wipe zips around here and see if that works. Its weied though I've heard alot about su fc on a few members but I'm running steeleH rom and I've had not one fc.
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joeykrim said:
The app dev has been working on fixing all the FC issues as their related to the sqlite database access whenever apps were requesting root access it was having issues with accessing the its own database where it stored saved permissions and crashing.
he explains a lot of the bug trouble shooting on his web site: http://androidsu.com/
latest version on the market should have the majority of fixes. i would give that one a shot. go to market, install latest version and make sure to do the update su binary inside the latest version of the app.
personally, i just got rid of it and put the dev su binary from AOSP on until he has for sure fixed everything. not a very secure solution so i wouldn't recommend it for all, but for developing purposes, it saves me from having to deal with erroneous FC issues for now.
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Looks like he got it, updating SU through the app will give you 3.0.3 and it's working great again.
If anyone has trouble getting to where you can update it try wiping the data for Superuser first and then go to Superuser -> Menu -> Preferences -> Su binary... (tap to check for updates)
laie1472 said:
Sup pm man?? Hope all is good. A you could extract a su from a stable rom or a nand you made by using 7zip and install it. Or you could just try one of the super wipe zips around here and see if that works. Its weied though I've heard alot about su fc on a few members but I'm running steeleH rom and I've had not one fc.
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""Shooter on Deck""
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@Laie
Not to much man...
How's everything your way Bro?
I'm Hoping Good...
But anyways I'm gonna try the Suggestions You and Everyone else gave me, Hopefully I'll get this piece a Sh!t back Stable... Lol!
Oh and Thanx Everyone for All of your Suggestions and Help!
PMGRANDS said:
@Laie
Not to much man...
How's everything your way Bro?
I'm Hoping Good...
But anyways I'm gonna try the Suggestions You and Everyone else gave me, Hopefully I'll get this piece a Sh!t back Stable... Lol!
Oh and Thanx Everyone for All of your Suggestions and Help!
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You man same ol fight just a different round. Hopefully man you get it worked out. Oh you might want to check out steelH's rom, I've thrown all kinds of mods at it and its definitely holding up and running stable.
Locked & Loaded
""Shooter on Deck""
laie1472 said:
You man same ol fight just a different round. Hopefully man you get it worked out. Oh you might want to check out steelH's rom, I've thrown all kinds of mods at it and its definitely holding up and running stable.
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""Shooter on Deck""
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I Will check it out...
Do you know off hand if its DeOdexed?
http://goo-inside.me/superuser
for all your older SU installs...try one prior to 3.0.5....
PMGRANDS said:
I Will check it out...
Do you know off hand if its DeOdexed?
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Yup it is.
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ROM Manager Error

Since I am on CM7 Nightlies and need to update every 2-3 days, I decided to purchase the premium version of ROM Manager. The app is up-to-date (v4.8.0.1), but when I go to install the latest update, the process stops and says I need to have ROM Manager v4.4.0.1 installed or higher which I clearly do. I would hate to pay $6 and the program not working so is there anything I can do to get this problem fixed?? Right now, I have to update manually through CWM which can be a pain after awhile.
crea78 said:
Since I am on CM7 Nightlies and need to update every 2-3 days, I decided to purchase the premium version of ROM Manager. The app is up-to-date (v4.8.0.1), but when I go to install the latest update, the process stops and says I need to have ROM Manager v4.4.0.1 installed or higher which I clearly do. I would hate to pay $6 and the program not working so is there anything I can do to get this problem fixed?? Right now, I have to update manually through CWM which can be a pain after awhile.
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i noticed this problem if i was using the internal storage.
if you go into the CM settings, disable usage of the internal storage, reboot and try to use ROM manager again, it will work
Ok thanks!! I will give that a try
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Nabi 2 Stripped Stock ROM

I made this using the kitchen.
WARNING:
I do not have any guarantees expressed or implied, do at your own risk.
Make a backup!
This is flashable in TWRP.
SHOULD fix Wifi issues.
Comes with Gapps and latest SuperSU and SU binary (as of 12/15/12).
Kids zone, kids apps and OTA update stuff removed.
De-Odexed (wont have the updating apps thing at every boot)
Prerequisites:
1.Have TWRP Recover installed
To install:
1. Download and copy mt799_unsigned_121512_160603.zip to your tablet
2. Shutdown and boot into TWRP Recovery
3. Go to wipe, factory reset and wipe system
4. After that is complete go to main menu
5. Go to install
6. Navigate to location of the .zip
7. Swipe to Install
8. When complete reboot to system
Optional:
HERE is a flashable zip that re-installs the kids stuff, it does not restore /data apps, but those are easily downloadable in the Apps Zone.
Just install it like you did the custom ROM without the factory reset.
I hope this works for every1, I will be trying to make a more custom ROM.
---UPDATE---
New Rom available.
Completely stock.
Not even De-Odexed.
Update 37.
SHOULD fix WiFi issues.
Flash using directions at top of post substituting this zip for the one used in the directions.
PureStockU37.zip
---UPDATE2---
Another one.
Stock Rom.
De-Odexed.
Update 37.
SHOULD fix WiFi issues.
Flash using directions at top of post substituting this zip for the one used in the directions.
StockU37DeOdexed.zip
If anybody has experience with themes and is willing to help, please PM me.
Lets get a custom ROM!
cyhax said:
I made this using the kitchen.
WARNING:
I do not have any guarantees expressed or implied, do at your own risk.
Make a backup!
This is flashable in TWRP.
Should fix Wifi issues.
Comes with Gapps and latest SuperSU and SU binary (as of 12/15/12).
Kids zone, kids apps and OTA update stuff removed.
De-Odexed (wont have the updating apps thing at every boot)
Prerequisites:
1.Have TWRP Recover installed
To install:
1. Download and copy mt799_unsigned_121512_160603.zip to your tablet
2. Shutdown and boot into TWRP Recovery
3. Go to wipe and factory reset
4. After factory reset is complete go to main menu
5. Go to install
6. Navigate to location of the .zip
7. Swipe to Install
8. When complete reboot to system
I hope this works for every1, I will be trying to make a more custom ROM and will hopefully make a flashable zip that re-installs the kids stuff for those who actually bought this for their kids
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works great. before installing your rom i had lost wifi and it was just all messed up. i did buy this for my kids so the kids stuff would be great. any idea on an eta? thank you very much.
Wonder if nabi will update to jb?? Or possibly a developer come out with jb?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
mrkrabs said:
Wonder if nabi will update to jb?? Or possibly a developer come out with jb?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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If/until Fuhu releases source code, I don't think it is very plausible to try to port this tablet to JB.
Nice Job installed fine
now that Deodexing was done ... it gets rid of that pesky "android is upgrading message.
cyhax said:
I made this using the kitchen.
WARNING:
I do not have any guarantees expressed or implied, do at your own risk.
Make a backup!
This is flashable in TWRP.
Should fix Wifi issues.
Comes with Gapps and latest SuperSU and SU binary (as of 12/15/12).
Kids zone, kids apps and OTA update stuff removed.
De-Odexed (wont have the updating apps thing at every boot)
Prerequisites:
1.Have TWRP Recover installed
To install:
1. Download and copy mt799_unsigned_121512_160603.zip to your tablet
2. Shutdown and boot into TWRP Recovery
3. Go to wipe and factory reset
4. After factory reset is complete go to main menu
5. Go to install
6. Navigate to location of the .zip
7. Swipe to Install
8. When complete reboot to system
Optional:
HERE is a flashable zip that re-installs the kids stuff, it does not restore /data apps, but those are easily downloadable in the Apps Zone.
Just install it like you did the custom ROM without the factory reset.
I hope this works for every1, I will be trying to make a more custom ROM.
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don't know if this is happening to any one else but before intalling the kids stuff everything works but after play store will not connect and just said retry. wifi still works and internet is up. just no play store. btw thankz for the fast reply. you rock.
e2950 said:
don't know if this is happening to any one else but before intalling the kids stuff everything works but after play store will not connect and just said retry. wifi still works and internet is up. just no play store. btw thankz for the fast reply. you rock.
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I am not able to reproduce this issue, try wiping your cache and dalvik cache. Also, make sure your time is set correctly.
just wondering
this isn't a big thing but i noticed ProductionTest4791.apk is not in the system folder ?
this is the file that you could use to do a few test on the nabi
Settings /about tab/ Product version/<- keep tapping to start it
Eric Karz said:
this isn't a big thing but i noticed ProductionTest4791.apk is not in the system folder ?
this is the file that you could use to do a few test on the nabi
Settings /about tab/ Product version/<- keep tapping to start it
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I didn't know what it was, so I removed it and it didn't seem to affect anything, but this could be of some use, it will be included next time i change something. Nice Catch! :good:
cyhax said:
I am not able to reproduce this issue, try wiping your cache and dalvik cache.
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found my fix. i did wipe the cache and dalvik but i was doing that every time. this time i did your rom and started it up with the wifi off and skipped every thing with the google setup then when i got to the desktop i restarted and and cleared the cache and dalvik and then installed the kids stuff. restarted and kept the wifi off and did all the nabi stuff. when i could get to the desktop i started up play store and let it turn on wifi and do its thing and it all worked. then went into kids mode and it said tht their was a user with my email allready so it came up the the sigh up or sigh in screen. i have an account so i sighed in and finished the nabi stuff. then went back to play store and it still is working. hope this helps if anyone else has my problem. hey thanks again for the rom. if it wasn't for you i would have just thrown $200 bucks out the window
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also DON'T click on the APP ZONE progam. playstore was working fine but after i went to app zone it stoped working.
Can I with this Custom ROM install apps to the external SD card?
cyhax said:
I didn't know what it was, so I removed it and it didn't seem to affect anything, but this could be of some use, it will be included next time i change something. Nice Catch! :good:
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Are you in the process of making a ROM that's closer to stock with the Wi-Fi and "Android is upgrading..." fixes?
Waleslie said:
Are you in the process of making a ROM that's closer to stock with the Wi-Fi and "Android is upgrading..." fixes?
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I am working on making a completely stock ROM with said fixes
e2950 said:
found my fix. i did wipe the cache and dalvik but i was doing that every time. this time i did your rom and started it up with the wifi off and skipped every thing with the google setup then when i got to the desktop i restarted and and cleared the cache and dalvik and then installed the kids stuff. restarted and kept the wifi off and did all the nabi stuff. when i could get to the desktop i started up play store and let it turn on wifi and do its thing and it all worked. then went into kids mode and it side the was a user with my email allready so it came up the the sighup or sigh in screen. i have an account so i sighed in and fished the nabi stuff. then went back to play store and it still is working. hope this helps if anyone else has my problem. hey thanks again for the rom. if it wasn't for you i would have just thrown $200 bucks out the window
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also DON'T click on the APP ZONE progam. playstore was working fine but after i went to app zone it stoped working.
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I will be starting this ROM from scratch this weekend (hopefully addressing the issues it has), it will not take nearly as long now since I know the steps to do it. I will be building one complete stripped ROM and one complete stock ROM (except without the OTA updater because I think it may conflict with the OTA updater if an update happens because of the De-Odexed apps). I will also be on Christmas break so I will have plenty of time to work on this.
But I am still not able to duplicate your issue with the play store... the only thing force closing on me is the GMail app, maybe you should try installing the gapps on THIS page
cyhax said:
I will be starting this ROM from scratch this weekend (hopefully addressing the issues it has), it will not take nearly as long now since I know the steps to do it. I will be building one complete stripped ROM and one complete stock ROM (except without the OTA updater because I think it may conflict with the OTA updater if an update happens because of the De-Odexed apps). I will also be on Christmas break so I will have plenty of time to work on this.
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That's AWESOME! I'm really looking forward to it. Do you have a way to test if leaving the OTA updater active is acceptable? It would be nice to use the VooDoo OTA RootKeeper app to maintain root and still get OTA updates.
Waleslie said:
That's AWESOME! I'm really looking forward to it. Do you have a way to test if leaving the OTA updater active is acceptable? It would be nice to use the VooDoo OTA RootKeeper app to maintain root and still get OTA updates.
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I can probably test this, I will try rolling back pre-update 37 and see if I can get updating to play along with the tweaks
I'll save you time... voodoo root keeper works on the OTA. I didn't even flash back stock recovery.... just went with TWRP....lol
Just like my nexus...woot!~
dottat said:
I'll save you time... voodoo root keeper works on the OTA. I didn't even flash back stock recovery.... just went with TWRP....lol
Just like my nexus...woot!~
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Hmmm... I wonder if the OTA updates even touch root in the first place.... That is something I need to test.
shams2002s said:
Can I with this Custom ROM install apps to the external SD card?
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no. the only thing that seems to work is a progam i found. this is a link to the page with my post on it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905674&page=68 hope it helps you out. it is not perfect but so far it is the only thing that works.

12/24/12 Update x912

Merry Christmas!
Link to JB file motorola pushed to my Razr Maxx X912
http://d-h.st/vCW
((Credit to Member Tomsgt for Instruction Video))
Please remember to thank Him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLDnG0ZqxTI&feature=youtu.be
Switching back to stock to take a look! It'll probably be .215 or something similar though.
If it's true, you seem to be the only one getting it.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium
Got a notification as well. Not sure what it is, but downloading now.
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Cool. Post some version numbers etc when done.
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My wife's phone is receiving the update as we speak... it was more like 320MB though, if I recall correctly. Will post back when it's installed.
Yep downloading as well
Downloading now...
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p2fx said:
My wife's phone is receiving the update as we speak... it was more like 320MB though, if I recall correctly. Will post back when it's installed.
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my first one failed to install
now it is downloading the 320 mb one
I looked down at my phone and saw in the notification bar "download suspended, will resume shortly" and after 30 min it still hadn't resumed. i went to software update and it just says that an update is already in progress and then closes. i restarted my phone, waited another 30 min and still nothing. did a hard reset, now it isn't in the notification bar any more but software update still says something is in progress and then closes. i wonder what gives? I have left my phone in the same room as my router to ensure good wifi since the wifi reception on this phone has gone to absolutely miserable.
Anyone else experiencing this?
Everytime I check for updates it says my phone is already up to date. Is there any way to force it?
Done!!
98.72.8.XT912
Android Version 4.1.2
omg omg jb is out!
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Strange
Have not heard of any soak tests and nothing on verizon site
Someone pull the update file.
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I'm in the same boat.
Tried to do it, lost wifi, got it back stuck at "suspended". Read somewhere to wipe cache to start it back up and now its not in my notification bar and under check for updates says there's 1 downloading.
What do I do? Another reboot?
I'm sad I want my jelly beans!!
..
p2fx said:
Done!!
98.72.8.XT912
Android Version 4.1.2
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Were you rooted
Can someone post a screenshot of Settings > About Phone when on Jellybean?
Also if someone can pull the update..
Instructions for pulling an OTA update.zip:
Do NOT install the update! Do these first!
Be rooted. We got plenty of methods. Motofail2go for ICS, and my RAZRiRoot.zip for turl1's Clockworkmod.
Download the Root Explorer app, or the ES File Manager app. (Instructions are for Root Explorer.)
Open Root Explorer and go to the ~/cache/ directory, which resides on the root directory of the phone '~/'
Hit the 'Mount R/W' in the corner, if successful will then say 'Mount R/O'
Copy the update file .zip from the ~/cache/ to your sdcard, external to be safe. External is in ~/mnt/external1/ and Internal is ~/sdcard/.
Copy over the update file .zip from the sdcard(s) you chose to your computer and upload it.
You will want to use Voodoo's OTA Rootkeeper before updating if you have a locked bootloader, you can find my thread on a RAZR i compatible version here.
Send me or post a link here to the update and exactly what System Version you were on, and where the update takes you to.
The community will thank you for your help!
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See picture above. Not rooted.

[MOD] Google Play Service Fix for Sense ROMS

Hello All,
If you are running a sense rom and having problems with google apps, YouTube, Maps etc with the google play service not installing. Well here is a fix for that.
How to Install?
1.) Download update.zip and place on root of SDCard
2.) Reboot into recovery
3.) flash update.zip
4.) Wipe both caches
5.) reboot
6.) update google apps, and install Play services
Hopefully this helps anyone having problems with this. I have tested this on vigor360, but i don't see what it wouldnt work on other sense roms.
clmowers said:
Hello All,
If you are running a sense rom and having problems with google apps, YouTube, Maps etc with the google play service not installing. Well here is a fix for that.
How to Install?
1.) Download update.zip and place on root of SDCard
2.) Reboot into recovery
3.) flash update.zip
4.) Wipe both caches
5.) reboot
6.) update google apps, and install Play services
Hopefully this helps anyone having problems with this. I have tested this on vigor360, but i don't see what it wouldnt work on other sense roms.
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Thanks, this may revive some of my favorite older ROMs...
clmowers said:
Hello All,
If you are running a sense rom and having problems with google apps, YouTube, Maps etc with the google play service not installing. Well here is a fix for that.
How to Install?
1.) Download update.zip and place on root of SDCard
2.) Reboot into recovery
3.) flash update.zip
4.) Wipe both caches
5.) reboot
6.) update google apps, and install Play services
Hopefully this helps anyone having problems with this. I have tested this on vigor360, but i don't see what it wouldnt work on other sense roms.
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Care to describe what the update does?
MajikUF said:
Care to describe what the update does?
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Yeah...its just replacing the package.xml file in the /data/system directory. The reason people are having problems is the gms or Google Play Services didn't have permission in that file or more simple put all the gms lines are missing from the file So when you went to install it. It checks the file and because the gms stuff isn't there it denies it or you get that shared id error. All this file does is add the gms lines needed for Google services nothing else is changed or modded.
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Yeah...its just replacing the package.xml file in the /data/system directory. The reason people are having problems is the gms or Google Play Services didn't have permission in that file or more simple put all the gms lines are missing from the file So when you went to install it. It checks the file and because the gms stuff isn't there it denies it or you get that shared id error. All this file does is add the gms lines needed for Google services nothing else is changed or modded.
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I was having some problems with google maps, so I flashed this just to see what happens. On reboot I was greeted with a few FCing apps, and several apps that seemingly had their data wiped/reset. Some of my android settings reverted to default but not others.
Nandroid before you flash this zip.
CUBENSIS said:
I was having some problems with google maps, so I flashed this just to see what happens. On reboot I was greeted with a few FCing apps, and several apps that seemingly had their data wiped/reset. Some of my android settings reverted to default but not others.
Nandroid before you flash this zip.
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Can you give more information...what ROM are you running, what carrier, are you running any mods or scripts, anything that might give a clue as to why this change might cause your symptoms. I'm interested in reloading some of the older ROMs on a couple spare Rezounds I have (just for the hell of it really) so I'm interested in your experience but I need more information.
Are you sure you had a good download?
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I was having some problems with google maps, so I flashed this just to see what happens. On reboot I was greeted with a few FCing apps, and several apps that seemingly had their data wiped/reset. Some of my android settings reverted to default but not others.
Nandroid before you flash this zip.
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Yes, like tired of bull stated can you give me some details about what your running so I can do some testing myself
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Yes, like tired of bull stated can you give me some details about what your running so I can do some testing myself
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Haha, I read your post before the post above it and wondered what about my post made you so "tired of the bull." I'm on sun_dreams ICS 4.04 Sense4+ ROM. Not the version posted in the forum, but an earlier version from May. Verizon. Sure, I've got a bunch of init.d scripts, but I just looked through all of them...nothing that I think would influence this. Here's my packages.xml: https://www.dropbox.com/s/px2hg2gp4wj6eyz/packages.xml
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Haha, I read your post before the post above it and wondered what about my post made you so "tired of the bull." I'm on sun_dreams ICS 4.04 Sense4+ ROM. Not the version posted in the forum, but an earlier version from May. Verizon. Sure, I've got a bunch of init.d scripts, but I just looked through all of them...nothing that I think would influence this. Here's my packages.xml: https://www.dropbox.com/s/px2hg2gp4wj6eyz/packages.xml
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Haha I see where that would be confusing. I thought the same thing when he posted and I saw tired of the bull..I was like wtf lol. Anywho thanks I'll look into this and see if I can get it working. Would you happen to have a copy of the ROM your running? If not no worries
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OK the issue seems to be dirty flashing related. If its a clean install this works perfect. If its a dirty flash it doesnt work as well it does work but seems to have issues. I'm working on fixing that so no matter what it will work. Should be updated tonight
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OK the issue seems to be dirty flashing related. If its a clean install this works perfect. If its a dirty flash it doesnt work as well it does work but seems to have issues. I'm working on fixing that so no matter what it will work. Should be updated tonight
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Echo the needed lines to the XML? Or maybe add them in using sed ?
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Echo the needed lines to the XML? Or maybe add them in using sed ?
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Yup that's what needs to happen. The thing is they need to go in a certain area within the file so I'm doing a little testing to make sure it doesn't screw up. Theres one other thing I'm gonna try is using the permissions folder and creating a separate file and add it to that directory instead of the package.xml
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Maybe do a sed replace string alongside a cat of a text file.
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Maybe do a sed replace string alongside a cat of a text file.
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Actually thats not a bad idea, I going to have to try that one. Didnt think about doing it like that, Thanks Snuzzo
clmowers said:
Actually thats not a bad idea, I going to have to try that one. Didnt think about doing it like that, Thanks Snuzzo
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So was this updated? I'm having an issue where Google Hangouts force closes after a while and won't stop until I uninstall and reinstall it, so I was thinking about giving this a try. I think Hangouts ran for 6 days this last time before it started forceclosing.

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