[HOW TO] Pull OTA Updates -- Now With App! - Motorola Droid RAZR

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I am posting this as preparation for the official JB ota for the XT912 incoming... Last time it was very difficult to find someone who knew HOW to pull updates. Now there will be no excuse
Instructions for pulling an OTA update.zip:
Do NOT install the update! Do these first!
Be rooted. We got plenty of methods thanks to djrbliss.
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.
Copy over the update file .zip from the sdcard(s) you chose to your computer and upload it. http://mega.co.nz/ is a good way to distribute large files for free.
You will want to use Voodoo's OTA Rootkeeper before updating. --- Instructions for this are: Backup Root, Temp Unroot, Restore Root, Temp Unroot, Restore Root. ---
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!
OR Use my new free app on the Google Play Store: OTA Snatcher
Download and install from the Play Store.
When your OTA is fully downloaded, go to OTA Snatcher and hit the "Snatch OTA" button.
Depending on how big the filesize of the OTA update.zip is, this can take anywhere from a few seconds to multiple minutes to copy over. It's safe to wait 5 minutes (you can lock your phone and do something else) while it copies.
Note: The app will NOT tell you when the copying is complete.
The OTA will be in your default storage's /OTA/ folder that OTA Snatcher has created. You can upload it and share it with everyone or keep it for yourself you selfish jerk
A note for the naming of update.zips:
They will always be named after the version that you are currently on, not the one you are going to. For example, when moving from Version 123-A to Version 124-B the zip would be named:
Blur_Version.123.A.XT912.Verizon.en.US and would NOT be named after where you are going to.

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Re: [HOW TO] Pull OTA Updates
When the soak is out, how long until the official hits ota?
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Re: [HOW TO] Pull OTA Updates
bwheelies said:
When the soak is out, how long until the official hits ota?
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It depends on what if any bugs are found
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This need to be sticky imo

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mattlgroff said:
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[*]You will want to use Voodoo's OTA Rootkeeper before updating. --- Instructions for this are: Backup Root, Temp Unroot, Restore Root, Temp Unroot, Restore Root. ---
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So its possible to both copy over the OTA until have copy on computer (leaving the original OTA file in cache directory) ... then backup to do the 'OTA Rootkeeper shuffle' and apply the OTA? Always thought grabbing the OTA before applying meant sacrificing doing the OTA. So glad for your post.
Apparently the 'OTA Rootkeeper shuffle' must mess with the OTA being able to detect root? When I tested those steps, could still use root apps like TiBu, but apparently the OTA can't see that, right? And the Superuser and Voodoo apps don't have to be removed from the phone?
Just want to be clear on all these steps so can properly prep.

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Re: [HOW TO] Pull OTA Updates
Is all this necessary if I'm on ics 216,or can I get back to stock with dru
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cvhovey said:
So its possible to both copy over the OTA until have copy on computer (leaving the original OTA file in cache directory) ... then backup to do the 'OTA Rootkeeper shuffle' and apply the OTA? Always thought grabbing the OTA before applying meant sacrificing doing the OTA. So glad for your post.
Apparently the 'OTA Rootkeeper shuffle' must mess with the OTA being able to detect root? When I tested those steps, could still use root apps like TiBu, but apparently the OTA can't see that, right? And the Superuser and Voodoo apps don't have to be removed from the phone?
Just want to be clear on all these steps so can properly prep.
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Using my instructions for Voodoo you still have root all the time... You do need root to do this.
OTA's don't detect Root for Motorola. OTA's detected missing or changed system files, and the boot.img.
djerk said:
Is all this necessary if I'm on ics 216,or can I get back to stock with dru
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I don't think you understand what this is for... has nothing to do with going back to stock.

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mattlgroff said:
Using my instructions for Voodoo you still have root all the time... You do need root to do this.
OTA's don't detect Root for Motorola. OTA's detected missing or changed system files, and the boot.img.
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Thanks, Matt! Then I'm all set ... thanks to 1.82 ... and congrats on the budding Utility site!

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Check out my new app OTA Snatcher fellas, it pulls the OTA for you

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mattlgroff said:
Check out my new app OTA Snatcher fellas, it pulls the OTA for you
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great
all is does is cp ~/cache/update.zip /sdcard/OTA/ ?
i didn't get any otas yet, after i get the notification i press download and after it downloads the update it asks install now or later? can i miminize and go to home screen? it allows you to launch your application?

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So, I got the mail from moto, I flashed back to stock, and haven't yet rooted, if i root and not mess with anything (ie install busybox, freeze apps, etc) I should be able to receive the ota, pull the ota, use voodoo to keep root and install the ota? Does voodoo have any advantage over the root keeper built into supersu or superuser?
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rigbyrobot said:
So, I got the mail from moto, I flashed back to stock, and haven't yet rooted, if i root and not mess with anything (ie install busybox, freeze apps, etc) I should be able to receive the ota, pull the ota, use voodoo to keep root and install the ota? Does voodoo have any advantage over the root keeper built into supersu or superuser?
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I'm wondering the same thing can I be rooted, what can I remove or the system needs to be intact.. My opinion is that you need the exact firmware and IMEI.. Anybody knows?
matt in your OTA snatcher app you can check if the file/directory exists the app should start I can give you Linux commands if you don't know because it says starting even though there is nothing to copy
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You can root and backup root with Voodoo and have no trouble updating.
If you remove or alter system files that already exist you cannot update.
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I guess this also works for GSM Razr right? because JB is just around the corner I hope some mod can stick this thread so everyone can see it

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romdroid. said:
I guess this also works for GSM Razr right? because JB is just around the corner I hope some mod can stick this thread so everyone can see it
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It should work on all rooted Android devices.

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Hurry up and wait :beer:
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It's on according to a email I got from a friend of a friend wink wink
Hello,
Thanks for signing up for the Droid RAZR / Droid RAZR Maxx Jelly Bean software test. The software should be pushed to your phone early tomorrow.
As expected, the number of Motorola Feedback Network *volunteers wildly exceeded our ability to*accommodate*everyone. But we don't want to leave anyone out, so we've split our testers into two groups.
One group will get the software and be asked for feedback in a private community. That group will also fill out an evaluation survey.
A second group will also get the software, and will be asked to fill out the evaluation survey only.
You have been selected as part of the first group. We're counting on your participation in the private community -- so please take part!
Your input is very important to us. To ensure we hear you, please follow these guidelines:
Please post all your feedback in our private community (link below). This also where you'll find help during the soak.
Please do not call or contact Motorola or Verizon support for help during the soak. Those teams are not yet ready to support this software.
I'm not able to check private messages on the forums during soaks, so if you need immediate help that's not a good route to take. Use the private area instead.
If you have any problems accessing the private community, please click here for help.
Please do not post questions publicly on our site or elsewhere.
Please start your visit to the private community here. You'll find additional important information in the Welcome message as soon as you sign in.
Thanks so much for your participation! We really appreciate your time and insights.
Regards,
Matt
Motorola Feedback Network
Motorola Owners' Forum
Visit us at: forums.motorola.com
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Great. What does he have xt910 or xt912? Is he willing to pull the update for us before updating?
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Sisqo said:
Great. What does he have xt910 or xt912? Is he willing to pull the update for us before updating?
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XT912.
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New update
Here is a video on how to update to the OTA soak test from today
http://youtu.be/3ipjHn-TbL0
All file linked in the video
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