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I keep getting update notifications for the 7/8/2011 update on my rooted phone. Is there any way to prevent the phone from asking to update?
xxdmxx said:
I keep getting update notifications for the 7/8/2011 update on my rooted phone. Is there any way to prevent the phone from asking to update?
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I've never had it ask me and I've been rooted since the week the phone came out back in March. I assume you must have done something like go to "check for updates" at one time to trigger that.
Update to a better ROM that doesn't allow it to check for OTA updates!
Mustang302LX said:
Update to a better ROM that doesn't allow it to check for OTA updates!
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That would also explain why you're seeing it
yareally said:
That would also explain why you're seeing it
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Indeed. I've owned 3 different Android phones and have never seen an OTA update notification in person lol.
Very strange! Most of the time a rooted phone will not check for updates.
yareally said:
I've never had it ask me and I've been rooted since the week the phone came out back in March. I assume you must have done something like go to "check for updates" at one time to trigger that.
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I rooted my phone back then also.
I'm not sure if it is the 7/8/11 update as it is the 73mb update. It started popping up Sunday or Monday and keeps asking me to update every morning. I did not press check for update.
To turn OFF future OTA updates, there is a file in the /system/etc/security folder. The file is named "otacerts.zip". Rename it "otacerts.zip.bak", or whatever you want. That will prevent future updates.
POQbum said:
To turn OFF future OTA updates, there is a file in the /system/etc/security folder. The file is named "otacerts.zip". Rename it "otacerts.zip.bak", or whatever you want. That will prevent future updates.
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Can't seem to rename, move, delete, cut & paste, make new folder in that area. Any ideas on how to modify it?
Do you have Root Explorer installed? It should let you rename a file once you temporarily set the filesystem to r/w.
xxdmxx said:
Can't seem to rename, move, delete, cut & paste, make new folder in that area. Any ideas on how to modify it?
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You need to have root explorer or a similar program to edit, then make sure you enable R/W in order to edit it because by default that's turned off since it's a core system file.
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ha sorry.. someone already said that
I was able to rename it, but it still asks to update. Any idea?
Baseband Version: 1.16.00.0223r
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.21-gb05544a
[email protected]#1
Sat Feb 19: 01:07:14 CST 2011
Build and software number: 1.12.605.6
xxdmxx said:
I was able to rename it, but it still asks to update. Any idea?
Baseband Version: 1.16.00.0223r
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.21-gb05544a
[email protected]#1
Sat Feb 19: 01:07:14 CST 2011
Build and software number: 1.12.605.6
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Bump for any input.
I thought a new ROM will kill the auto OTA update feature?
powells85 said:
Bump for any input.
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Did you reboot after the name change?
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JBO1018 said:
Did you reboot after the name change?
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt
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Yes I did reboot after renaming the file
TauntingBull said:
I thought a new ROM will kill the auto OTA update feature?
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It depends what the DEV does, most remove it.
idk what to say, sadly not much experience here on the TB. Maybe someone else has a fix.
TauntingBull said:
I thought a new ROM will kill the auto OTA update feature?
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but these people are rooted but still running stock.
I was wondering the same thing. Rooted TB with stock rom. I kept getting OTA update notifications, and got tired of hitting "reject" every few hours... Came in here, poked around, found this thread, and renamed \system\etc\security\otacerts.zip.
After a reboot, i went in "settings:sofware update" and hit "check new"... It found no new updates. Should be good now, I think. Will post again if it shows up again. Thanks guys.
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Yep. Definitely update the Rom in order to prevent that from happening. Try finding a Rom with a later build.
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Verizon is pushing the GB 605.6 firmware like nobodys business ... I would say 3 times a day at least. Of course, it fails each time since I am not stock recovery (or stock ROM), but I wind up sitting in Recovery constantly. <sigh>
UPDATE: I renamed otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak and Verizon still tried to push this morning. Any other suggestions are welcome.
jdmba said:
Verizon is pushing the 605.6 firmware like nobodys business ... I would say 3 times a day at least. Of course, it fails each time since I am not stock recovery (or stock ROM), but I wind up sitting in Recovery constantly. <sigh>
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If you're not on stock ROM or recovery, why are you receiving update notifications? Which ROM is it? There is a cert file you can delete/rename that will prevent future notifications.
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Per my footer, Nils BusinessGingerSense.
Just tried accepting it to let it fail; let's see what happens this time.
Little bugger is sitting in /cache/fumo as OTAPkg.zip
Check for this file
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/etc/security/otacerts.zip
and rename to
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otacerts.zip.bak
On stock ROMs this will prevent update checks, so should work on yours too. Not sure why Nils left that in there.
is this ics?
edit: nevermind.
Renamed
Thanks for the rename tip; I have renamed. Let's see if that solved it.
I'm wondering (hoping) that it's an attempt to get everybody up to date with the current firmware before the ICS push.
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I just did a software check, no update available for me yet...
demmo86rt said:
I'm wondering (hoping) that it's an attempt to get everybody up to date with the current firmware before the ICS push.
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Up to date with the last OTA which was GB? The leak was never official or pushed by VZW so I kind of doubt they are doing anything related to that.
Isn't 605.6 the original firmware that came on the phone?
I can't remember off the top of my head which apk's are related to the OTA function, but I deleted them and never get the notifications.
I believe one of the main ones even has ota in the filename.
spitzaf said:
Check for this file
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/etc/security/otacerts.zip
and rename to
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otacerts.zip.bak
On stock ROMs this will prevent update checks, so should work on yours too. Not sure why Nils left that in there.
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Hi,
How do you change that? when I tried to do it, it said 'Read-only file system'. I tried it thur 'adb shell'. Thanks.
type adb remount first
cm0803o2 said:
Hi,
How do you change that? when I tried to do it, it said 'Read-only file system'. I tried it thur 'adb shell'. Thanks.
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If your rooted, just use something like es file explorer or root browser. Long press on the file and change the permissions to allow read and write. long press again and hit rename
I used HTC Rezound All-In-One Toolkit V2.0 to root and I'm on AmonRa recovery. DO I need to revert back to stock recovery before OTA or can I keep it unlocked and on my current recovery?
I was all excited for a min. Lol.
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So no update?
piizzadude said:
So no update?
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I deleted my system32 folder and I got the update right away.
So angry....
I was very clear what was being pushed and I got my answer. it has stopped.
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JUST to let everyone know, i've recieved notification for the update, i've got 3 choices reject, defer, and ok. so which should i choose.?????
???
lucky duck
if it were me, i would accept and try the exploit. but its not a guarantee that it would work
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I just got the OTA, i am downloading now... i dont mind being a guinea pig
Aldo101t said:
JUST to let everyone know, i've recieved notification for the update, i've got 3 choices reject, defer, and ok. so which should i choose.?????
???
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I just got the update. I think I'm going to do it and see if it works.
icedragon59 said:
i just got the update. I think i'm going to do it and see if it works.
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good luck to all
For future reference, you can download it and then choose not to install it. It can be downloaded over Wi-Fi, or uses background mobile data but doesn't display the icon.
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It took 11 minutes to install, and now I'm Android 4.0.4 and Sense 4.1. I can't find how to change the Recent Apps button to a Menu button. I'm slightly upset about that.
Now on to attempting root!
IceDragon59 said:
For future reference, you can download it and then choose not to install it. It can be downloaded over Wi-Fi, or uses background mobile data but doesn't display the icon.
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Is that the "Defer" option, or "Yes", then choose to not install?
Once it downloads I would expect a constant nag to install until you do.
junkmail9 said:
Is that the "Defer" option, or "Yes", then choose to not install?
Once it downloads I would expect a constant nag to install until you do.
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First "OK" to download update, then "Defer" to not install it once it has downloaded. And yeah, you'll probably get constant nags.
IceDragon59 said:
For future reference, you can download it and then choose not to install it. It can be downloaded over Wi-Fi, or uses background mobile data but doesn't display the icon.
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It took 11 minutes to install, and now I'm Android 4.0.4 and Sense 4.1. I can't find how to change the Recent Apps button to a Menu button. I'm slightly upset about that.
Now on to attempting root!
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I believe the Menu button change is the 3-button Mod that you can install once rooted.
Good luck on the root attempt! Please let us know how it goes.
so can we not use this exploit unless we have downloaded the newest update?
IceDragon59 said:
For future reference, you can download it and then choose not to install it. It can be downloaded over Wi-Fi, or uses background mobile data but doesn't display the icon.
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It took 11 minutes to install, and now I'm Android 4.0.4 and Sense 4.1. I can't find how to change the Recent Apps button to a Menu button. I'm slightly upset about that.
Now on to attempting root!
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Unlike the sense 4.1 updates for one series and EVO LTE, ours does not bring the key remappingoption to settings...those updates changed display & gestures to display, gestures, & buttons...and the option is in there for those users
Got the update but unlike others, mine just downloaded and installed without asking me permission! I was in my car and needed to make a call too! Argh. But at least it seems to have installed OK.
Any idea if this update is available for download on VZW's website somewhere? I am having trouble with the OTA update.
I got the update too...no notice, it just d/l'd and installed without options. What's the new icon in the status bar (left of the wifi)?
Caught mine just before it installed the update and yanked my battery. Every time I boot it back up it tries to install the update. Any ideas on how to get it to clear the update? Don't want to update til we know more about what this might mean for the possibility of S-OFF or root with the current h-boot.
it downloaded mine and i defered it, but where does it download to, i can't find it.
Aldo101t said:
it downloaded mine and i defered it, but where does it download to, i can't find it.
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Probably /cache or /cache/fota
You can't get there without root.
junkmail9 said:
Probably /cache or /cache/fota
You can't get there without root.
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that figures
junkmail9 said:
Probably /cache or /cache/fota
You can't get there without root.
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I'm rooted and it says error flashing zip. *confused*
SOB it keeps trying to install even after i defered it, WTF
I TRIED DEFERING AGAIN i got unfortunatly htcdm has stopped????????????
Its mandatory right
I downloaded the OTA Update file but when I press it says:
Low battery. The devices battery should be more than 15%
But I have 87%, I also tried reboot. I don't have cwm to clear battery stats
So what should I do
mobihack said:
I downloaded the OTA Update file but when I press it says:
Low battery. The devices battery should be more than 15%
But I have 87%, I also tried reboot. I don't have cwm to clear battery stats
So what should I do
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try to refresh battery status in settings
Wait
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Give detailed explanation. I am on jb thanx
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You should install the update via the PC. It's better that way. Installs done via the PC typically have less issues than OTAs plus, you don't have to worry about the stupid OTA system saying your phone isn't ready.
Also tried clearing cache of app
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es0tericcha0s said:
You should install the update via the PC. It's better that way. Installs done via the PC typically have less issues than OTAs plus, you don't have to worry about the stupid OTA system saying your phone isn't ready.
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I am on limited net connection. I downloaded the 120mb file. Any way to flash it now. I got the update.zip. Will it work by applying from default recovery
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I am gonna try update via recovery
No luck. My recovery uses some signature check
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If you have the correct update.zip and the stock recovery, then it should work. All recoveries should have a signature check to prevent people from trying to install the wrong things. What phone do you have?
Bro I have grand 2. It is very secure
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mobihack said:
No luck. My recovery uses some signature check
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hey Don't try to spam
moderators will close the thread
Sorry.
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mobihack said:
Sorry.
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update ota using kies
Ok I will try
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mobihack said:
Ok I will try
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Thanks guys I solved the problem. I was using a root cloaking software. But this software blocks many requests like su, am,pm, etc
Removed it and update worked good as ever
mobihack said:
Thanks guys I solved the problem. I was using a root cloaking software. But this software blocks many requests like su, am,pm, etc
Removed it and update worked good as ever
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After rolling back on my thor kindle hdx, I get an error when I ever I try to play or download a video on Amazon Instant Video. It says to contact customer service. Has anyone fixed this or knows how to?
Well, that is a silly question!!!
Anyhow, lets start with the basic : HAVE YOU TRIED TO TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN? lol
and provide more info... what kind of HDX, root? modded? what did you do that it doesn't work anymore?
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Thejohnsterr said:
After rolling back on my thor kindle hdx, I get an error when I ever I try to play or download a video on Amazon Instant Video. It says to contact customer service. Has anyone fixed this or knows how to?
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After you successfully rollback did you do your factory reset ?supposed to before reroot and all. At least go and wipe data for any app that fc.
Yes, I have factory reseted and still no luck. It is rooted through the toolkit with ota off.
Xposed?HDXposed? Tried reverse ota blocker? Any block or firewall at router ?which base Are you on?
I tried turning on the OTA with the .94 toolkit and then launching an episode. Still same error "We're experiencing a problem playing this video. If this problem continues, p lease contact Amazon Customer Service."There are no blocks on my router and my brother's HDX video works fine on the same network as me. (However he as not tried rolling back nor rooting. Any ideas? Should I try updating to the most recent version, I hear it can still be rooted.
Thanks in advance,
Thejohnsterr
Thejohnsterr said:
I tried turning on the OTA with the .94 toolkit and then launching an episode. Still same error "We're experiencing a problem playing this video. If this problem continues, p lease contact Amazon Customer Service."There are no blocks on my router and my brother's HDX video works fine on the same network as me. (However he as not tried rolling back nor rooting. Any ideas? Should I try updating to the most recent version, I hear it can still be rooted.
Thanks in advance,
Thejohnsterr
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No no this is fairly simple , you never told me which system you're on so just go grab the bin file that matches up with your system I believe you said you roll back to the 13.3.1.0 ? Simply grab that Bin file again put it on your device open file explorer and rename it .zip boot into safestrap boot into stock system wipe cache and a basic factory reset . Flash your renamed Bin file /a flashable version of superuser ie root. Boot , skip set up install xposed framework the HDXposed module initialize module reboot . Set your tablet up .Bam hope that helps.
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No no this is fairly simple , you never told me which system you're on so just go grab the bin file that matches up with your system I believe you said you roll back to the 13.3.1.0 ? Simply grab that Bin file again put it on your device open file explorer and rename it .zip boot into safestrap boot into stock system wipe cache and a basic factory reset . Flash your renamed Bin file /a flashable version of superuser ie root. Boot , skip set up install xposed framework the HDXposed module initialize module reboot . Set your tablet up .Bam hope that helps.
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So I'm actually on 13.3.2.3.2 which bin file do I grab
well
Thejohnsterr said:
So I'm actually on 13.3.2.3.2 which bin file do I grab
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Well obviously that one . It has to match the kernel because safestrap will not flash the kernel it will only flash the system and data from it. ...
jimyv said:
Well obviously that one . It has to match the kernel because safestrap will not flash the kernel it will only flash the system and data from it. ...
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Ya but where do i grab this bin file?
Thejohnsterr said:
Ya but where do i grab this bin file?
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Ignore that last comment, So I did exactly as you said and when I attempted to watch a video fresh after that factory reset I still get the error. Could it be possible that when I was editing that .prop file when rolling back I touched something I shouldn't have?
odd
Thejohnsterr said:
Ignore that last comment, So I did exactly as you said and when I attempted to watch a video fresh after that factory reset I still get the error. Could it be possible that when I was editing that .prop file when rolling back I touched something I shouldn't have?
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That I haven't heard of anybody else that rollback having this problem ... No OTA blocker other than xposed correct? Which system were you on before you roll back?
jimyv said:
That I haven't heard of anybody else that rollback having this problem ... No OTA blocker other than xposed correct? Which system were you on before you roll back?
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I don't think I used any other blocks... I beleive I was on 13.3.2.3.2 to begin with
u believe?
Thejohnsterr said:
I don't think I used any other blocks... I beleive I was on 13.3.2.3.2 to begin with
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Y would you rollback to your og os?... Did you and did you follow directions exactly or ? Because to read through this thread again is fairly confusing on where you were where you are at and what you have done exactly exactly is the key not almost not I think not kinder not anything but
jimyv said:
Y would you rollback to your og os?... Did you and did you follow directions exactly or ? Because to read through this thread again is fairly confusing on where you were where you are at and what you have done exactly exactly is the key not almost not I think not kinder not anything but
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Because I had lost safestrap. I used the notepad find and replace function to change the user id and other values and I successfully rolled back. When I rolled back I didn't have Amazon instant video so I let it roll back to the most recent version 13.3.2.3.2 to try to fix it, which didn't work. That is when I asked for help.
wow
Thejohnsterr said:
Because I had lost safestrap. I used the notepad find and replace function to change the user id and other values and I successfully rolled back. When I rolled back I didn't have Amazon instant video so I let it roll back to the most recent version 13.3.2.3.2 to try to fix it, which didn't work. That is when I asked for help.
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None of that makes any sence to me, sorry. Good luck
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jimyv said:
None of that makes any sence to me, sorry. Good luck
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What do you mean, looking at the storage from where?
fixed mine
Had same problem delete all data under apps and uninstall updates. Worked for me..