I see over at the B&N forums that B&N is working on a fix for the email problem that came up with the 1.4.1 update. If this comes about would it be another ball breaker that puts us back where we started? I guess they could put up a new free email app instead of a complete update or is a problem like this something they usually fix with updates instead of replacement apps.
Wouldn't Indirect's method of blocking OTA's also block this one too? I assumed it was a universal block and not specific to 1.4.1. At least I hope this is the case because if we have to use a new method of blocking every time they release an update, I'm not sure the nook tablet is worth keeping. I don't want to live in fear of updates and always have to have my wifi off, lest B&N cripple my tablet with an update before I can stop it, etc.
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Wouldn't Indirect's method of blocking OTA's also block this one too? I assumed it was a universal block and not specific to 1.4.1. At least I hope this is the case because if we have to use a new method of blocking every time they release an update, I'm not sure the nook tablet is worth keeping. I don't want to live in fear of updates and always have to have my wifi off, lest B&N cripple my tablet with an update before I can stop it, etc.
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Yes, it should prevent any future OTA updates from automatically downloading and installing.
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Yes, it should prevent any future OTA updates from automatically downloading and installing.
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Well, until 9.9.10 comes out
conundrum768 said:
Well, until 9.9.10 comes out
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Laughed hard at this, well played
conundrum768 said:
Well, until 9.9.10 comes out
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You mean 9.9.91 or above
Maybe I'm missing something but what is there to prevent them from adding an additional argument telling the installer to go ahead if the version number present != 1.4.0 or 1.4.1?
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Maybe I'm missing something but what is there to prevent them from adding an additional argument telling the installer to go ahead if the version number present != 1.4.0 or 1.4.1?
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As my understand is, it also blocks the lookup of where to look for the updates as well. Indirect said he changed this recently, and I don't know the internal details of how his OTA blocker works, so I can only guess. However, snowball-mod's OTA block blocks even looking up newer versions.
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Maybe I'm missing something but what is there to prevent them from adding an additional argument telling the installer to go ahead if the version number present != 1.4.0 or 1.4.1?
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That would be a poor programming practice, as this would them clobber any future legit updates from B&N too. So they would be fielding support problems because customers installed the patches in the wrong order for whatever reason.
It would be better, but still ugly, if they just excluded/included the one version (9.9.9) for the install.
But I think cfoesch is right about the additional steps in place too, that Indirect had to prevent an update.
It wouldn't clobber their own updates... If each update has code to install if the version number is not equal to the that update and they remove the old updates from their server. The only downside would be that they'd have to build each one as a full update not incremental.
Yes, I'm sure Indirect and other have considered this and implemented something more thorough... I was really just replying to the general belief that's going around that just changing the version number will save the day.
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Maybe I'm missing something but what is there to prevent them from adding an additional argument telling the installer to go ahead if the version number present != 1.4.0 or 1.4.1?
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The logic for checking for valid updates is in the Nook's software and there is no separate installer except what scripts are in the update package that your Nook pulls from the server. In other words, the process is entirely controlled by the Nook itself and all B&N does it place the update packages in the right place on their server where the Nook searches. They could change how your Nook checks for updates but to do so they would first have to release an software update to change it and your device would have to pull that update. So as long as the Nook's update software is properly deceived then you're safe
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It wouldn't clobber their own updates... If each update has code to install if the version number is not equal to the that update and they remove the old updates from their server. The only downside would be that they'd have to build each one as a full update not incremental.
Yes, I'm sure Indirect and other have considered this and implemented something more thorough... I was really just replying to the general belief that's going around that just changing the version number will save the day.
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Umm, okay. Still poor programming practice. As long as B&N allows download of software updates, it opens the option of aligning version numbers.
And I do think they build each download as a complete update, ie. that it can update any prior release version to the latest (#include case version options).
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The logic for checking for valid updates is in the Nook's software...
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Yeah, so we *theoretically* should be safe for now.
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I have the OTA leak v3 or whatever (2.36.605.1) and haven't been able to see copy protected apps....until today.
I ran the *#*#checkin#*#* code and went to the market. Copy protected apps like skype mobile are now there which must mean that Verizon has let the Market know that the build is an official build.
I think that only means the update should be coming out VERY soon. I am betting it will be within a few days.
Droid Eris OTA May 11, 2010
EQUIPMENT SOFTWARE ALERT
HTC Eris – MR3 Software Release
Overview: New software (ROM: 2.36.605.1/Radio: 2.42.00.04.12) has been approved for the HTC Eris (ADR6200); customers will begin to receive the software update notification starting Tuesday May 11, 2010.
Important Reminder: Direct Communication stores do not support software upgrades of advanced devices.
Key Enhancements:
Android 2.1 Operating System Upgrade
Pinch-to-zoom is now available when using the Gallery and Google Maps™
Google Maps with Navigation provides free, traffic-enhanced, turn-by-turn navigation
Support for 19 Microsoft® Exchange Server policies makes your phone more secure and business friendly
New support for voice-to-text entry
Resolution: The HTC Eris (ADR6200) OTA software enhancement will be available to customers starting on 05/11/2010. Customers should ensure 40% battery power prior and will not be able to use their device during the update process.
If true this is good news. I've been riding leak 2 for a while and can't wait to see the phone reach a point where there is one platform for people to try to root from.
I'm hoping one of our great Devs will post the "Official" 2.1 once it has been released. I have the 2.1v3...so I don't think I'd get the notification to update, but I'd like to install the "Official" one.
Sorry for the NooB'ish questions. If somebody could answer all of these questions I would be very grateful. Thanks!
I am running the original 2.1 leak - (2.41.04.02.02).
* Will I be able to recieve the OTA update or is it only for people running 1.5?
* Will it automatically update my phone or will I be notified that there is an update available and then I have to manually update it?
* Because my phone is not rooted, is there a way to backup all my apps and other info not saved to the sdcard? If so, what program/app should I use for this?
Thanks again.
Fryguy88 said:
Sorry for the NooB'ish questions. If somebody could answer all of these questions I would be very grateful. Thanks!
I am running the original 2.1 leak - (2.41.04.02.02).
* Will I be able to recieve the OTA update or is it only for people running 1.5?
* Will it automatically update my phone or will I be notified that there is an update available and then I have to manually update it?
* Because my phone is not rooted, is there a way to backup all my apps and other info not saved to the sdcard? If so, what program/app should I use for this?
Thanks again.
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From what I know...(I could be wrong)...:
You will not get the notification to update if you are running a leak.
..so you will not get any notification saying it's out, other than here. the option to update to the official can only be done if someone who receives it, saves it and posts it here. (not certian how that is done, but they did it for all the G1 updates that I used)
..only way to back up apps that I know of for non rooted it Linda File manager or Astro File manager. But, you can just re-download them from market. I have installed every leak on my phone and just went to market and started downloading...purchases showed up for me. Either way, you have to re-install all of them again.
The thing is no one really knows. Depending on how they update the phone all of them (leak 3 and earlier) will get update notices, only leak 2 and earlier will get them, or only official builds will get notices. We'll find out starting tomorrow it sounds like.
Even if it doesn't come OTA to phones with the leaked versions, we should still be able to do it manually. Verizon's own testers are running the leaked versions, so I imagine they're going to make sure those people aren't "stuck."
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I have the OTA leak v3 or whatever (2.36.605.1) and haven't been able to see copy protected apps....until today.
I ran the *#*#checkin#*#* code and went to the market. Copy protected apps like skype mobile are now there which must mean that Verizon has let the Market know that the build is an official build.
I think that only means the update should be coming out VERY soon. I am betting it will be within a few days.
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What's a *#*#checkin#*#* code?
if you type that as though you are going to call it, it will run a program that checks for updates. The program normally runs at least every 24 hours but you can run it manually by typing it in.
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if you type that as though you are going to call it, it will run a program that checks for updates. The program normally runs at least every 24 hours but you can run it manually by typing it in.
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Thank you!
dreed75 said:
if you type that as though you are going to call it, it will run a program that checks for updates. The program normally runs at least every 24 hours but you can run it manually by typing it in.
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Still don't understand....*#*#______#*#* You have to type checkin?
I'm lost...sorry
Double post....sorry
So I typed in the*#*#checkin#*#* and I was given a notification "checkin:success" What does this mean (I don't think its the update because Settings->About->Check for updates still shows nothing)
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Oh I have 2.1 leakv3
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So I typed in the*#*#checkin#*#* and I was given a notification "checkin:success" What does this mean (I don't think its the update because Settings->About->Check for updates still shows nothing)
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Oh I have 2.1 leakv3
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Ok I'm lost...do I have to type in 2432546? between the #'s and *'s?
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Nevermind..I have the 3rd leak too.....man have to stop drinking after work! LOL
Ok, after awhile I noticed the checking...
OP is correct. I purchased Documents2go full version before I had upgraded to the leak and have been without it for awhile now. just checked my downloads area of market and it was finally there again. so looks like the documents saying it comes out tomorrow might be true.
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I'm hoping one of our great Devs will post the "Official" 2.1 once it has been released. I have the 2.1v3...so I don't think I'd get the notification to update, but I'd like to install the "Official" one.
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You can always download the offical FULL version from pcdphones.com
I posted an email from customer service in the other thread but here's an exerpt about the OTA
". I'm pleased to let you know that we have recently approved the upgrade to Android 2.1 (Software Version ROM: 2.36.605.1/Radio: 2.42.00.04.12) for the Eris. This upgrade will be automatically sent to customers in stages beginning on May 11. Your phone will notify you when the upgrade is available to install. "
**obligatory n00b disclaimer**
I'm still running 1.5 with plans to root soon. If I snag the OTA will it hinder me rooting once 2.1 gets rooted for the Eris?
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anybody know if this 2.1 will include live wallpapers?
I may be missing something here, but I was just wondering:
With the ability to sideload apps, what's the point in rooting? What can you do with a root that you can't do via sideloading?
I could understand if the root was permanent and couldn't be removed via a software update, but as I understand it, this is not the case.
So why root? What are the benefits? I'm willing to give it a shot, but before I do, I really need to understand what the upside is. Possibly I'm just not educated enough on the subject, so if anyone has any thoughts- I'd love to hear them.
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I may be missing something here, but I was just wondering:
With the ability to sideload apps, what's the point in rooting? What can you do with a root that you can't do via sideloading?
I could understand if the root was permanent and couldn't be removed via a software update, but as I understand it, this is not the case.
So why root? What are the benefits? I'm willing to give it a shot, but before I do, I really need to understand what the upside is. Possibly I'm just not educated enough on the subject, so if anyone has any thoughts- I'd love to hear them.
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Ability to side load apps doesn't mean we can get all apps to work. For example: android market, 3rd party keyboards, etc... Will not work on this device without root permissions to change what the permissions of the app is itself. I believe the developer who was able to override the n button to take you to a 3rd party home launcher also requires root. You can remove unwanted apps (chess, whatever other lame games were built in) that you wouldn't be able to otherwise.
MOST importantly (at least for me) you can run titanium backup and backup apps+data to avoid losing info and having to re-download everything all over again in the event of a reset.
Okay, good points, thanks for the info.
I'm a little scared to give this a shot but maybe I'll bite the bullet and try it.
The n button app doesn't require root, least not the original. Haven't check it since then as it worked perfectly for me in the first iteration.
Until we can load CM on it, mine will be staying unrooted. Got everything else I needed with sideloading.
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You can sideload everything, but will you be able to receive updates?
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You can sideload everything, but will you be able to receive updates?
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Quite a few of us hope that we can not receive updates. BNs handful of crappy apps really can't benefit from updates and the truncated version of Android they've used doesn't have enough substance to be worth updating. Those of us who have sideloaded this into a modern, useful device often prefer to be left to our own devices (pun intended).
I think he may have meant can you get updates to the apps you sideload. And I'm pretty sure the answer to that is no. But I could be wrong about that.
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I think he may have meant can you get updates to the apps you sideload. And I'm pretty sure the answer to that is no. But I could be wrong about that.
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Ah, you may be correct. If that was the question then what I'm finding is that I'm getting market updates just fine. Some of the apps I have sideloaded from non-market sources are updating too, some might not be but how would I know? The few apps I have needed to copy to the root will not be able to update as far as I know.
My first response incorrectly assumed you meant OTA (over the air) updates of the whole shebang from BN.
You can always update the same way you got the initial program, sideloading. I haven't had any trouble updating my Amazon Market apps though.
I don't have googles market currently.
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I think he may have meant can you get updates to the apps you sideload. And I'm pretty sure the answer to that is no. But I could be wrong about that.
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If the sideloaded app installs appropriately then updates should not be a problem. It your choice to accept the update or not.
...btw, yes I was referring to app updates, and not OTA.
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If the sideloaded app installs appropriately then updates should not be a problem. It your choice to accept the update or not.
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How do you get updates to sideloaded apps? Do you just download the updated apks and install? I'd imagine that would not be able to save any app data. You could use titanium...but no root!
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...btw, yes I was referring to app updates, and not OTA.
How do you get updates to sideloaded apps? Do you just download the updated apks and install? I'd imagine that would not be able to save any app data. You could use titanium...but no root!
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On unrooted devices I have sideloaded apps with when an update to that program is posted by the developer, a notification is automatically sent out. Granted, that is with Market apps but I have not seen a difference between Google Market apps, AppBrain, Amazon or Android Market. Don't recall ever loading anything from BN Market as I never wanted anything from there. They have a habit of charging for apps that can be had for free on other Markets.
You could always manually login and check each app for an update, too.
Here is an app to block OTA. Click it once an a message will pop up to indicate if it was successful or not. Your device must be rooted. You version number should contain OTA Blocked if successful.
http://www.multiupload.com/TEQGTBV2G4
This is likely unnecessary for anyone using snowball-mod.
Without knowing the details of what this app does, I can't say for sure, but it would likely do no more than what snowball-mod does automatically.
cfoesch said:
This is likely unnecessary for anyone using snowball-mod.
Without knowing the details of what this app does, I can't say for sure, but it would likely do no more than what snowball-mod does automatically.
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This is for people that do not want to lose the BN apps. This will just block OTA and nothing else.
brianf21 said:
This is for people that do not want to lose the BN apps. This will just block OTA and nothing else.
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Wanna block OTA updates? There's an app for that. Brilliant!
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This is for people that do not want to lose the BN apps. This will just block OTA and nothing else.
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Yeah, totally. It's good at what it does, I just wanted to remind people that the snowball-mod doesn't need it, so random peoples with it installed don't think they need to download this and apply it.
Great news though to those who want to keep a mostly-stock Nook Tablet.
BTW, what does it do precisely? Just update values in the devicemanager.db? Just trying to get an understanding of what people are doing to block OTAs. I'm super paranoid about things like that. After all, if I'm forced back to stock B&N NT, it's going back, because it's a $250 lump of coal at that point to me.
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Yeah, totally. It's good at what it does, I just wanted to remind people that the snowball-mod doesn't need it, so random peoples with it installed don't think they need to download this and apply it.
Great news though to those who want to keep a mostly-stock Nook Tablet.
BTW, what does it do precisely? Just update values in the devicemanager.db? Just trying to get an understanding of what people are doing to block OTAs. I'm super paranoid about things like that. After all, if I'm forced back to stock B&N NT, it's going back, because it's a $250 lump of coal at that point to me.
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It verifies root, extracts sqlite3 and libncurses.so if needed then it updates fota and appends OTA Blocked to the version number.
Nice work on your package. It's pretty sweet. You could integrate this into your scripts and launch an intent via the nook's cli using the am command. Since there are no buttons to press, there is no need for human interaction.
Interesting.
Is there any point in running this if we've already used Indirect's method of changing the device manager? Or should we do both? Would they contradict each other somehow?
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Interesting.
Is there any point in running this if we've already used Indirect's method of changing the device manager? Or should we do both? Would they contradict each other somehow?
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No, I made this with future versions in mind. So when they come up with a way to root 1.4.1 and later, then this could be used.
brianf21, thanks for taking the time to create stuff like this, it's greatly appreciated.
Question: would it make sense for me to run your app now, even though I've already used indirect's method? It sounds like doing so might protect me against future updates, am I reading this correctly?
brian, why not just update FOTA Checkin timer to 0?
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brian, why not just update FOTA Checkin timer to 0?
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That would have required forethought and planning. Thanks for all the work you have done. I am going to check out your latest script here in a little bit.
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brianf21, thanks for taking the time to create stuff like this, it's greatly appreciated.
Question: would it make sense for me to run your app now, even though I've already used indirect's method? It sounds like doing so might protect me against future updates, am I reading this correctly?
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No, you shouldn't need to.
Thanks
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I used the app and it came back with "failure." any ideas why?
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Thanks again
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"Failure! Over the air updates set to"
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Thanks, Brian. Is there a way to re-enable OTA updates? Or is this a one-time, one-way thing? Just asking before I try it.
Failure! Over the air updates set to
For those of you running this app and it saying failure, you have to install and run indirect's ADB Root Hijack first, then run the OTA block app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419598
That is the link to Indirect's ADB Root Hijack.
I did that and it worked like a charm.
OK, I got the NT back to 1.4.0, ran the hijacker, ran the OTA blocker, but my "n" button doesn't work. Any suggestions w/o restoring it and losing all my content?
So, I finally rooted my phone yesterday.
Then, today, I start getting full-screen messages from AT&T saying that there's a software update and they want me to connect to WiFi to download right now. There's only a "next" button and no "cancel" button.
Is anyone else getting this nag screen? I've heard mixed reviews about this update (I presume 2.3.6) and I also read that I'll lose root if I update.
So, how do I kill the nag screen for good? And, if I go forward with the update, will my frozen and layed-over apps (apps I've loaded on top of frozen apps) stay as-is? Or will all the frozen stuff revert back to stock versions?
I did the root method on 2.3.4 that doesn't affect the counter or give any visual notifications, and I understand that rooting in 2.3.6 isn't as easy to do, so I'd rather stick with what I have no rather than go through the upgrade process. But the nag-screen keeps bugging me all day long!
Any info appreciated.
Thx.
I'm in a similar situation - I actually DID the 2.3.6 update, had terrible battery life, spoke to a CSR who said that rooting (in order to flash the previous 2.3.4 official firmware) would NOT void the warranty of my phone (i777). I followed the guide in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627
Perfection -got my phone back to reasonable battery life, etc. etc. Here's the snag: went into a Barnes and Noble today where my phone automatically connected to the AT&T wifi hotspot and now my phone wants to force me into this update again! Blast it all!
To address your concern about going forward with the update - I would highly recommend not doing so. My battery life dropped like a stone on the update - I'm not talking about a slightly perceived decrease, I'm talking about 2.5 hours dropping me 40%.
To remove the update request, delete or freeze device manager. Do this if you wish to remain on UCKH7.
If you accept the OTA update to UCKK6 while rooted you will retain root.
Right or wrong, I froze Device Management through TiBu.
Edit: Not fast enough!
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Ok, I downloaded the update, but postponed installation for 8 hours. I will keep delaying until I find out exactly what this is.
excxda said:
Ok, I downloaded the update, but postponed installation for 8 hours. I will keep delaying until I find out exactly what this is.
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It's the 2.3.6 update that has been talked about here for a while now. Don't update it.
I have also seen the new prompt today. This is actually different from the first one that I was seeing about 3 weeks ago that said there was a new update and the only button was 'OK', this new one has a OK or Postpone. I selected Postpone and then was asked for how long 1,2,4,8 hours.
I have done the same as others and frozen Device Manager, however I am wondering what else this feature does. I would like to know if this will effect any other parts of my phone or just stop the OTA updates.
I had done the stock root a few weeks ago and had never seen anything about updates. Then I was reading about modems and thought I'd give the UCKH7 because I might have better call quality over the UCKH6.
Two days later, I'm at work and notice that my phone is getting warm in my pocket. I took it out only to find it was downloading something... after a little investigating I figured out it was an update and later was given the option to postpone. Knowing I better check it out on XDA before doing anything I postponed and then ended up freezing it with TiBu.
I guess this is an update specific to the UCKH7 modem.....
No, not just modem update. It's the whole update called UCKK6. Do a search and there are multiple problems with this new ROM.
DON'T do it unless you LIKE worse battery life, non-working BT HID devices and other quirks (some ppl have problem with phone calls using the new modem).
AT&T is obviously push the update to everyone now instead of the batch updates.
Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications -> [All Tab] -> Device management -> Clear Data
That'll make it stop nagging you about the update until it goes out and checks again.
I have a rooted S2, and I 'checked for updates'
It said I can update my phone and the phone downloaded about 20 MB file by itself and asked for a restart to update the phone. I said yes, restarted the phone, but for some reason, it says, Update Failed.
You guys know the reason behind it?
Thank you
If you rooted and removed some bloatware, your update will likely fail. Why do you want to updat anyway after all the warnings?
You should have known that the minute you rooted your phone, you kiss good bye to official OTA updates. Sometime, it may work but most times it won't work.
My update failed? Where can I delete the file?
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My update failed? Where can I delete the file?
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You must be rooted.
The easiest way is to use Titanium Backup. If you don't have it, there is a free version as well as paid one. With the free version you can only delete, but with the paid version you can either delete or freeze any application. Install TiBu and then find device manager in the list.
If you want to do it manually, the file can be found in the system folder I believe. I don't remember exactly what it is called, however, and I don't have it on my phone to check.
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If you want to do it manually, the file can be found in the system folder I believe. I don't remember exactly what it is called, however, and I don't have it on my phone to check.
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This info would be very helpful.
Miami_Son said:
This info would be very helpful.
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I froze this one: "Device management 2.0". No more nags about the update after that.
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I froze this one: "Device management 2.0". No more nags about the update after that.
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I meant the filename of the dowloaded update.
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I meant the filename of the dowloaded update.
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Oops... My bad. Sorry about that.
Miami_Son said:
I meant the filename of the dowloaded update.
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No need to know the filename of the downloaded update. Simply clear the data on 'Device management' app will do.
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Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications -> [All Tab] -> Device management -> Clear Data
That'll make it stop nagging you about the update until it goes out and checks again.
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Thank you. I've been looking for a way to stop the forced update reminders for a while.
It's insane that you can't stop this reminders easily and they are 'forcing' you to upgrade, specially when 2.3.6 seems to have so many issues as reported here and other forums.
Hi everyone,
Just bought a nook touch today and while I really like the device I am a bit disappointed that I am unable to use some of the apps I have on my phone. I have previously rooted my Galaxy S 4G using a one click software from these forums so that is the extent of my rooting experience.
I looked and it does have 1.4.1 which as I understand is the cause of my problem not being able to use some of the apps I want to use. I also noticed that there are a few different methods of rooting this device which I find a bit confusing.
Does anyone know which is considered to be the easiest and possibly most reliable for people with limited rooting experience?
Hello , this is nook tablet forum not Nook touch, if you have the right device then there are many threads discussing this, there 3 methods the normal using a computer installing drivers and root, using an sdcard format it and root from it or after you install CWM restore/flash one of the ROM' s that already come with root, appspot and tweaks. Use the one you think is easier for you.
If you use the normal method as you're in 1.4.1 you need to first use the acclaim_update.zip "magic card" by adam outlet to go back to stock 1.4.0 . Lastly once you're rooted install CWM and wait for another release of CM7 or CM9.
PS:read the FAQ there is good information and a video section to make it easier for you to root
~ Veronica
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Wow, sorry I dont know why I typed nook touch. I meant to say I have a nook tablet. Lol... I guess I should get more sleep hehe.
Is there a way to just get one or two apps loaded? Really thats all I am doing this for so I can load a Manga reader app I use on my android phone.
Elazul2k said:
Wow, sorry I dont know why I typed nook touch. I meant to say I have a nook tablet. Lol... I guess I should get more sleep hehe.
Is there a way to just get one or two apps loaded? Really thats all I am doing this for so I can load a Manga reader app I use on my android phone.
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Unfortunately you can't because your NT came with 1.4.1 and B&N took down the ability of sideload apps, in 1.4.0 that is not aproblem.
~ Veronica
Elazul2k said:
Wow, sorry I dont know why I typed nook touch. I meant to say I have a nook tablet. Lol... I guess I should get more sleep hehe.
Is there a way to just get one or two apps loaded? Really thats all I am doing this for so I can load a Manga reader app I use on my android phone.
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You do NOT need to "root" in order to do what you want but you WILL need the ability to side-load app's which is only available in version 1.4.0.
Your option would be to "revert" (As Veronica Said) to 1.4.0 and install the app's you want. If you don't block OTA's however, your tablet will eventually be upgraded without your input back to 1.4.1 and the side-loading capability would disappear.
See This Valuable Post by AdamOutler for additional information.
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You do NOT need to "root" in order to do what you want but you WILL need the ability to side-load app's which is only available in version 1.4.0.
Your option would be to "revert" (As Veronica Said) to 1.4.0 and install the app's you want. If you don't block OTA's however, your tablet will eventually be upgraded without your input back to 1.4.1 and the side-loading capability would disappear.
See This Valuable Post by AdamOutler for additional information.
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Thanks for the link. That is exactly what I am looking for. Quick question though. After downgrading to 1.4.0 and then loading the apps I want if I do not block nt from going back to 1.4.1 would I lose the abilty to use the apps I had loaded?
Elazul2k said:
Thanks for the link. That is exactly what I am looking for. Quick question though. After downgrading to 1.4.0 and then loading the apps I want if I do not block nt from going back to 1.4.1 would I lose the abilty to use the apps I had loaded?
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I don't believe so but I'm not 100% sure. I think Once they have been side-loaded they will still work but adding more app's in the future will be blocked.
I have performed the steps in This Thread to block the updates (OTA's) if you are interested in taking it a step further.
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I don't believe so but I'm not 100% sure. I think Once they have been side-loaded they will still work but adding more app's in the future will be blocked.
I have performed the steps in This Thread to block the updates (OTA's) if you are interested in taking it a step further.
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Is there any reason to actually keep the 1.4.1 update? Like were any bug fixes actually addressed or was it just a big middle finger more or less? Also, was there any chance of a 1.4.2 update in the future and would my nt be able to even update if I blocked the 1.4.1 update. Assuming no on that one?
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Is there any reason to actually keep the 1.4.1 update? Like were any bug fixes actually addressed or was it just a big middle finger more or less? Also, was there any chance of a 1.4.2 update in the future and would my nt be able to even update if I blocked the 1.4.1 update. Assuming no on that one?
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Nop there is no reason to keep 1.4.1. About what is fixed in 1.4.1 or what is new, well the only noticeable "new" feature is the lack of sideloading, the rest is a myth because anyone here have been able to see any difference beyond the sideloading thing.
Someone wrote that it supposedly have better battery life but so far no proofs nada de nada mi amigo.
~ Veronica