[Q] Disabling System Update notifications? - Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)

Does anyone know how I can disable the system update notifications? I recently received the notification for the latest update, but don't want to lose root. My tablet has a checkbox and I just uncheck, but can't seem to find one on the S3.

Bumping this in hopes that someone figured it out.

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Sprint. There doesn't seem to be a setting to disable the system updates like there was on my old Evo.

I'd like to know too.
Which app controls the update notification, so I can freeze it?
Or can one modify build.prop and change the room build version to stop getting system update notification?

I've been able to "resolve" the notification issue by flashing the latest update of the rom you're using, but I really don't like having to do it so often just to avoid the update notification. It would be nice to get it turned off somehow--bump.

Assuming you're rooted, go into TiBu and filter for AT&T Software update (or insert the carrier you're on), then click the filter funnel.
The app to freeze will be right there for you to see, and....well, freeze.
I'm on AT&T so in my case the app is called: "AT&T Software update V3_1205_2_2"
-Ryan

douknownam said:
Does anyone know how I can disable the system update notifications? I recently received the notification for the latest update, but don't want to lose root. My tablet has a checkbox and I just uncheck, but can't seem to find one on the S3.
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I used Titanium Backup (TB) for this. Basically you are gonna wanna freeze the update app using TB. It is called "Software update v3_1205_1_3"
Or at least that is what they are called on my phone and ROM. They might have slightly different name on your device depending on the carrier, device variant, and ROM.
Hope this helps!

Great! Thanks for the suggestion.. Sprint's seems to be just "update", I've freezes it so hopefully that worked.

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[Q] Where is update stored on tab?

Even though I have auto-update turned off I got a notification on my Tab 10.1 that the new software update was downloaded. I postponed the install since I don't want it. I'm running one of Task's ROMs. Does anyone know where the update is saved to on my tab so I can get rid of it?
Thanks!
I'm actually curious about this as well. I don't think anyone has ever figured it out.
If you find an answer, please let me know
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Same here, I've always had the update notification stay there through several updates (now using a rooted version of the most recent OTA). Selecting a reminder interval of "none" causes it to still come back.

UK - firmware upgrade

In the UK and on an unlocked non branded phone, Just did a check and I have a firmware updated waiting, currently downloading it, but can't find any info anywhere on what its for/contains.
Anyone got any ideas?
Ps. Wonder if this will feck up my root
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Nice. Thanks.
Downloading now.
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Write what version of software do you have after update, please.
65.73.30
Found this change log
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...la_Razr_MR1_Release_Notes_UK.htm?pubid=987654
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I got notification too.
Wow, great.
Please let us know if it is still rootable after this update.
It's rootable with otarootkeeper and in standard way.
Failed to install for me
Still have root after upgrade on mine, but other than root and taking a cwm, I hadn't made any other changes yet
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Operator name has been removed from the notification bar entirely?
Managed to update successfully, everything is intact, root, smart settings etc. flawless
Operator is still displayed for me...weird
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Operator name still there and the background in settings is still white!
Kopites said:
Operator name has been removed from the notification bar entirely?
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No.
Why did you think this?
he's probably talking about the 651.150.1 update which had those changes listed in changelog
Astrowe said:
he's probably talking about the 651.150.1 update which had those changes listed in changelog
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That makes sense thanks. I would love to see the operator name disappear from the status bar - "Vodafone UK" takes up almost half of it!
Yes. I'm talking about the 651.150.1
Now My Razr is 651.150.1 but I want Official updete.
but I'll stay 651.150.1 If operator name does not disappear from the status bar.
i'm gonna stick with 651.150.1 too. the official update seems like a step back. at least from what i read in the changelog. yes, they added some apps but i'm not gonna loose those cool changes in 651.150.1 just over some apps.
on version numbers alone, the leaked update appears 'newer' for want of a better word.. Aside from Evernote, the official ota has less stuff in it. Wonder why the network provider name in the notification bar and black background features were pulled? Can anyone confirm whether the camera, wifi improvements etc in the official ota are also in 651.150.1 too?
Difficult to confirm without a changelog but I appear to have noticed with 651.150.1 wifi is working much better than it was as I had a few issues with the stock with wifi. Although I never used the camera much before updating so Couldn't comment on that
I also use the 651.150.1 and have better performance than before (651.73.23). I've just flashed the newer Radio "U_03.1C.85P" from 651.73.30 (the radio included in 651.150.1 is U_03.1C.83P). I believe this is where improvements in WiFi, calling and messaging mentioned in 651.73.30 changelog are related to.

AT&T Software Update Message on my GS2

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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Edgarhighman said:
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.
knimrod said:
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.
Miami_Son said:
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.
aw_ said:
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.

HTC One Software Update Notification

I just bought a HTC One, and I got notified of the 4.3 update, but dont think I want to update just yet, as I hear of battery troubles.
Is there a way to disable the notification? I dont see an option to turn it off, but thought if I could clear the data on whatever app was triggering it, it might go away. Currently my best options are to remind me in 4 hours. Its not rooted and has android 4.1.2 Sense 5.0.
Thank you
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Sorry cant delete post, found another post that helped. Long press system update notification in pull down and goto app info and force quit and clear data. We will see how it works.
FYI, I did 4.3 RUU update and I have no battery issue on 2 phones so far.
Yea I recommend doing updating via ruu it solved most of the issue including battery life, that I was having
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Preventing auto update

I'm hoping someone can please help me. Everytime after rooting my N10 from TMo, it auto updates and i lose root. I made sure in dev options auto update was not on and i even tried to free the 2 updates in settings. Can someone please help?
anth75 said:
I'm hoping someone can please help me. Everytime after rooting my N10 from TMo, it auto updates and i lose root. I made sure in dev options auto update was not on and i even tried to free the 2 updates in settings. Can someone please help?
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If it downloads the update clearing the system cache should purge I've been told but not tested it!
More than one way to skin a kat.
If you're rooted use one of the rooted apk blockers; I have very little knowledge in that area.
You can block the update app with ADB if you want.
Karma Firewall can be use to block the app itself from internet access, Karma uses almost no battery, freeware, an excellent apk. Can be set to run at bootKate.
Your carrier can also disable them on their end if it's a carrier phone.
I use Package Disabler on my 10+ to block the garbage. Use the none Samsung phone version.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
Updates break phones.
Rule #1 if your device is running fast, stable and fulfilling its mission... let it be!
I'm still running on Pie. My current OS load is over a year old, still fast and stable in spite of heavy usage. Very low maintenance.
Security is generally just not an issue unless you do something stupid with Pie and above.
As course there is no saving dumb bunnies... even with the latest updates
do you know how i can block it in ADB?
anth75 said:
do you know how i can block it in ADB?
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I don't use it. There are tutorials here though.
There are a bunch of system managers for rooted phones that should lock it down.
This one does I think:
Autostarts - Apps on Google Play
Keep control over your phone: See what applications do behind your back.
play.google.com
i will give it a shot. There's an option to block updates?
anth75 said:
i will give it a shot. There's an option to block updates?
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It lists all startups. Be careful it's a powerful apk on a rooted phone...
In developer options is a toggle for automatic updates. Turn it off.
With that deactivated, it'll give you a notification prompt about new updates, but won't force the update like it usually does when you reboot your phone.
ninjasinabag said:
In developer options is a toggle for automatic updates. Turn it off.
With that deactivated, it'll give you a notification prompt about new updates, but won't force the update like it usually does when you reboot your phone.
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If it's a carrier OTA update app that won't work.
The AT&T one has every permission under the sun. It behaves like a bloody virus.
blackhawk said:
If it's a carrier OTA update app that won't work.
The AT&T one has every permission under the sun. It behaves like a bloody virus.
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Yeah, they're an issue.
It's amazing they've been allowed to keep that app active.
But OP is talking about a TMobile device which uses the on system updater instead of some carrier crap thankfully.
ninjasinabag said:
Yeah, they're an issue.
It's amazing they've been allowed to keep that app active.
But OP is talking about a TMobile device which uses the on system updater instead of some carrier crap thankfully.
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Yeah if you can flip it off in Developer options that is sweet.
Google Services also pushes updates, and last night it managed to get through - usually it whines there is an update, and even if I let it, it crashes... figured no worries then. Well... it (or something, every other OTA service and option is off that I found) made it through and unrooted me last night.
See https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...can-meet-up-with-a-terrible-accident.4281293/ for OP
Luckily, bootloader still unlocked, updated to latest TWRP and reflashed Magisk and all seems to be OK.
Reflashing stock 14.0.11 gives a bunch of loop errors, working on that.
Anyway methinx time to get rid of G/S and replace with the Gapps version....

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