I am happy that my Prime kept root after the update to JB (4.1.1) but still had a few minor issues like incompatible cifs libraries (resolved thanks to this great formum).
But now I am getting again a notice that a firmware update is downloading. It stopped due to low battery and I killed the DMClient service said to be responsible for the updates. But I guess I won't be able to postpone the update indefinitely.
So my question is: Are there any infos/experiences about this new update? I couldn't find an announcement. Which version can it be (the message just says there is an update, no version number)? I thought 4.1.1 is up to date, but obviously it isn't!?
Is it safe to freeze DMClient? Gemini App manager gave a warning that some ROMs had issues, preventing an unfreeze -- and I don't want to be without updates for good -- just until I know what I have to expect, and then decide.
If someone already allowed the update: is it still rooted? (I have RootKeeper installed, is this enough?)
Any other issues with it?
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Asus keeps pushing me to upgrade to Ics and from what I understand, I can only delay this update three times before I forces me to do it? I haven't had any crashes on HC but still nervous about going to ICS since this is my second prime (first one had rebooting issues).
Any way to downgrade to 3.2 yet just in case?
I don't think so, especially not if you load the current 9.4.2.11 version as you cannot even root with that one. I don't think a downgrade is going to be possible until we get an unlocked bootloader. I highly recommend you root and use OTA Rootkeeper if you decide to take the plunge. I was nervous to upgrade too. I think if you disable (or freeze with titanium backup which requires root) all the ASUS apps you would not get rebooting. At least it seems to have fixed the issue for a lot of people. Just don't delete them...
If you really are that worried I would wait until the next patch comes out that is supposed to address the remaining reboot issues before you update. You aren't missing much.
Why not just go to ICS. The update went VERY smooth for myself and it seems to be snappier, with better browser performance. The ICS issues effect a minority.
Cheers!
Answer: No (as of 1/19/12 4:00PST)
I've searched high and low (xda forums and elsewhere) There appears to be no downgrade methods publicly available to date. If you have yet to run the initial OTA update, you should root (viperMod/ TSSparky), use Voodoo OTA rootkeeper, and then accept the Asus OTA update.
Edit: Stupid me. Somehow didn't see the existing threads for the updates. I do have a few questions though.
1) In order to keep root, I have to use voodoo OTA rootkeeper? But is the root stable for the update?
2) Do I have to remove all traces of rooting before I apply the update? I.e. unrooting and doing a factory reset on the phone to reset system configurations.
3) Is the update worth it? Or if it just does what is described in https://rsddownload.motorola.com/download/Motorola_RAZR_Software_Update-IRD.pdf, it seems kinda useless. Unless there's an increase in speed and stability, or something that makes it worth doing.
Any help would be much appreciated!
:/ well its up to you, but as for keeping root and it being stable after the update and being restored by ota root keeper its stable . its up to you though. i do feel some improvement in the camera quality
I think that as long as you didnt remove bloatware, you should be fine.
I don't know about keeping root, but I saw people rerooting with no problems.
Personally, I haven't updated, but I'll do it as soon as i get home as I'm currently on a satellite link which is too slow to get the update
I saw some of the source code for webtop 2.0 was released on sourceforge around the beginning of january, maybe that's something that will be included?
Again, only speculation, I'll let you know when I tried.
Back story: I recently rooted my Droid Razr (it was my first time rooting an Android phone) and completed it without a hitch. However, the update that was released after I rooted downloaded automatically and I became annoyed with the prompt to install now or later. So I unrooted and installed the update. No problems occurred. Fast forward to this morning. A new update is available (it's been available for about a week now, I'd say) and I go to install it. The phone turns back on and says, "Software update has failed!". I am not currently rooted, I've been too busy to re-root the phone. Now I'd like to install this update. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I'd go about doing this?
Thank you for any replies.
Edit: I apologize in advance if this isn't the appropriate section.
Edit 2: I have another question. Is it possible to update a phone's firmware when they are no longer associated with a carrier. I have an older Android phone I'd like to use as a Wifi only phone for apps and such. Am I able to install updates? It seems like the answer would be no, because the phone wouldn't know where to search for the updates. Perhaps a manual install is available?
Questions belong in Q&A
Hi there. My razr already has ICS for a while (4.0.4). Since yesterday I keep getting notifications that a new version is available. When I try to install that update, this fails.
I EXPECT this is because of the "System/Spam"-Utilities I uninstalled as root the update cannot find anymore.
Is there any logfile of the update-process where I can find exact information?
I would not really want to do a factory reset because of that issue
Hi all, I'm pretty new here. I've been a longtime iPhone/jailbreak user, switched to Android last month and really happy with the freedom of customization this device has afforded me. I've been reading and learning a lot, and I have some questions. I hope you'll be able to help.
I now have a Verizon Galaxy S4. I followed these excellent instructions, and am now rooted on 4.3 (MJ7) and am liking it quite a bit.
But as of yesterday I've started to see alerts about a "Software Update Ready to install."
I asked a friend who has the same phone and he said he updated, and went from 4.3... to 4.3. He couldn't tell what had changed (if anything.)
So here are my questions:
1) What is this new update all about? It seems like it's not 4.4 KitKat, it's just a small revision to 4.3 Jelly Bean. Is there any info out there about what it contains?
2) I know I shouldn't accept the update, as it would make me lose root. And I don't want to lose root, I need it for too many things. So, using Root Browser, I went into /cache/fota and moved "update.zip" to my SD card, thinking it would help. Then I rebooted. After a few minutes, the "Software update available" notification returned. How can I remove this? If I'm not supposed to accept this OTA update, I don't want to be nagged about it. I don't want to accidentally tap it.
3) Is there a way yet to accept this update, without losing root or bricking my device? If so, how?
Thanks for any answers, I appreciate it and am happy to be here.
Use Titanium Backup to freeze the "sdm.apk" and "fwupdate.apk" applications. Or rename those two apps with .bak.
People are reporting taking the update and not losing root here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565430
Place SuperSU in "survival mode" before you update and you should still have root afterwards.
Excellent, thanks for then pointers! I will give it a go.
It took a few tries... and a few reboots... but finally, I got it to work. I just got the notification that the update was successful. Sweet! (And, more importantly, I checked with RootChecker and I still have root.) For anyone else following along, the paid version of SuperSU is required in order to be able to invoke "Survival Mode."
I am now running JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2 and I Googled to see these are the changes:
KEY DEVICE ENHANCEMENTS
• Email connectivity has been improved
• Consistent Data roaming in Canada and Mexico
• Device will ‘Power On’ after software update is completed
• Non-Samsung chargers will work correctly with the phone
• Improved data connections while using (enterprise) proxy servers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now, in order to prevent future updates from interrupting me, I went into Titanium Backup and I froze "sdm.apk."
But I can't seem to find the "fwupdate.apk" application. Is there some other name for this?
Thanks very much!