I'm running the stock rom from the 7.23.502.1 RUU. Last night I received notification that an OTA update has been downloaded and ready to install. Since I'm rooted, have TWRP installed, and have deleted most of the AT&T bloatware, I know the OTA won't flash. I pretty much need to run the RUU again, flash the OTA and set up everything from scratch. I'd rather not take the time to do that right now unless this includes the Stagefright patch. I haven't read anywhere that AT&T was even going to patch the M7. Patches for the M8 & M9 started rolling out a couple of weeks ago. From what I've read, those updates were about 50MB. The file I got is 193MB. I can't find any information anywhere regarding an update coming from AT&T for the M7, be it Stagefright, Sense 7 or Android 5.1.
I did notice something odd with this download. In the past all the OTAs I received downloaded to /cache/fumo/OTAPkg.zip. The one I just received was downloaded to /sdcard/fumo/OTAPkg.zip. Probably just being paranoid, but could some sort of malware disguise itself as an OTA?
Do any of the insiders here have info on what this update includes? Also, any way to kill the reminder to install the update w/o actually installing the update? If I delete the OTAPkg.zip, any way to prevent it from downloading again until I specifically request it?
sharksfan7 said:
I'm running the stock rom from the 7.23.502.1 RUU. Last night I received notification that an OTA update has been downloaded and ready to install. Since I'm rooted, have TWRP installed, and have deleted most of the AT&T bloatware, I know the OTA won't flash. I pretty much need to run the RUU again, flash the OTA and set up everything from scratch. I'd rather not take the time to do that right now unless this includes the Stagefright patch. I haven't read anywhere that AT&T was even going to patch the M7. Patches for the M8 & M9 started rolling out a couple of weeks ago. From what I've read, those updates were about 50MB. The file I got is 193MB. I can't find any information anywhere regarding an update coming from AT&T for the M7, be it Stagefright, Sense 7 or Android 5.1.
I did notice something odd with this download. In the past all the OTAs I received downloaded to /cache/fumo/OTAPkg.zip. The one I just received was downloaded to /sdcard/fumo/OTAPkg.zip. Probably just being paranoid, but could some sort of malware disguise itself as an OTA?
Do any of the insiders here have info on what this update includes? Also, any way to kill the reminder to install the update w/o actually installing the update? If I delete the OTAPkg.zip, any way to prevent it from downloading again until I specifically request it?
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I'm guessing it's to address the Stagefright issue. See these links:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-htc-one/575243-software-update-7-23-502-4-a.html
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB420290&cv=820
Thanks for the links. I saw the androidcentral article about AT&T pushing the Stagefright patch to M8 & M9, but it didn't mention the M7. I had not seen that AT&T support page info, though. It'd be nice if that specifically stated it does patch Stagefright. At least I know it's not some sort of malware. Gonna be a few days before I have time to run the RUU so I can apply the OTA.
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I am on my second Atrix. I updated the first OTA to .91. I didn't initially care for it, but only tried it for a day or so. Exchanged phone for another problem under 30 day return. New phone downloaded OTA. Rooted to pull off OTA zip to stop update reminders.
I've searched the numerous threads about updating various .91 builds and betas. However, I'm not sure if I can just flash the ATT OTA that i've pulled off in a way that doesn't lock the bootloader to make it difficult to go back to .83. I would think the official .91 would not have problems like i've been hearing with the other builds and betas, or having to go through the trouble of applying a bunch of fixes and patches.
Basically I want to try .91 again without a lot of fuss with the ability to go back to the stock .83 if I really don't like it.
So, with a new ICS Update ready to roll at any time now according to multiple sources including Gary Key, like many people I have been watching closely for word of an OTA roll out.
SO: I checked for an update to see if anything was available and CRAP! I have an update. Why am I not happy? Well, I rolled back to .14 to resolve a couple of issues (successfully) and when .15 kept notifying me I just ignored it and eventually it felt unloved and went away. It has not bothered me since (about a month) but now... how the heck am I supposed to get .19 (or.20) without doing this first? There is nothing in .15 update that I want, and there are a few things that cause me issues, so ideally I would like to skip it, bypass it, leapfrog it, WHATEVER, LOL! and get to .19 from .14
a) is it possible?
b) would I have to wait for the .19 or .20 to be available for a manual update?
I am open to ANY ideas here... But I know the obvious. Either roll THROUGH the .15 to .19 or manually apply .19 (after a week or so for someone to make the package available. I am kicking myself because while I do not know what mechanism Asus uses for version checking, my hope was that one the .19 was avail on the FOTO servers. I could have just checked THEN, and perhaps skipped .15. Damn my impatience! "Okay... I Damn thee!" - Steve Martin in "The Jerk"
Here's how I do it
Root it
Let it download the update
Use ES or root explorer and delete the dlpgkxxx file in /cache folder
Hit that arrow that tells you theres an update and let it update
It wont complete the update since you deleted the file
Hit OK and it will revert back to previous screen
Shouldn't ask you after this
You can wait till .19 rolls around then do a check for update again and it should download the latest version for you or you manually can flash it if you find the zip
There's another way. You need titanium backup and freeze one of the processes. I'll post when I find it.
EDIT: Ok maybe I need to reread your question..lol. I think I misunderstood. Let me know if I answered it correctly.
I don't know your specific reasons for not wanting the .15 update. However keep in mind that the .19 update will most likely have all of the changes included in the .15 update baked into it.
So when this update came out a month ago I updated and lost the ability to run a lot of applications due to a major bug. The bug only appears when the phone is encrypted and prevents chrome,chrome beta, Mint, Google search, and many more apps from opening. According to the AT&T forums HTC knows about the issue, but because AT&T sucks I doubt this will be solved in the near future.
Is there a way to downgrade to the 1.15... version that I had before the OTA update?
I have tried factory restore, along with using a computer and installing the RUU.
phone is unrooted and completely stock
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So I have a rooted One M8 with TWRP recovery running 4.4.2. Recently an update came through for 4.4.3, to get rid of the notification I froze the updater. Now for the purpose of getting Viper One, I need 4.4.3. But when I press software updates it says 'There are no software updates avalible for your phone'. But there was prior to freezing the updater. Help me :silly:
(PS. Apologies if this thread is poorly located)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51623014&postcount=7
es0tericcha0s said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51623014&postcount=7
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Hey thanks for the reply but I don't think my problem is that complicated, is there anything you could recommend? The option to update was available until I froze the updater, now it's not.
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Can anyone help?
I gave you a direct link from the rom you are trying to install that tells you what needs to be done. Not sure what else you would need. If you aren't getting prompts to update via OTA, there's 2 ways to update the firmware needed. Either via the official RUU for your phone and carrier (which probably isn't even available yet)or via a firmware package that's flashable via fastboot but you must be S-Off. Sometimes you can force the phone to check for updates by clearing the Google Services Framework, but this is not advised as it can have unintended consequences with how Google sees the phone and sends notifications and such. Plus just because there IS an available update does not mean you're next in line. Many carriers have staged roll outs and it'll get there when it gets there.
If it's too difficult for you then you either shouldn't be messing with custom roms or seek help from a qualified shop.
es0tericcha0s said:
I gave you a direct link from the rom you are trying to install that tells you what needs to be done. Not sure what else you would need. If you aren't getting prompts to update via OTA, there's 2 ways to update the firmware needed. Either via the official RUU for your phone and carrier (which probably isn't even available yet)or via a firmware package that's flashable via fastboot but you must be S-Off. Sometimes you can force the phone to check for updates by clearing the Google Services Framework, but this is not advised as it can have unintended consequences with how Google sees the phone and sends notifications and such. Plus just because there IS an available update does not mean you're next in line. Many carriers have staged roll outs and it'll get there when it gets there.
If it's too difficult for you then you either shouldn't be messing with custom roms or seek help from a qualified shop.
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Thank you, the problem did however solve it's self. It turns out OTA updates are queued and by freezing the app I had reset my position. The update is now available.
I'm going to flash a stock recovery and update the firmware.
I got a notification today that the 5.1 update is available for GPe phones via the System Update tool in settings. I have converted the AT&T phone to GPe, but just wondering if there are any gotchas anyone can think of? Scared to take the plunge.
As long as you haven't made any changes to system files, you should be fine. Also, you can't be rooted. You must be 100% stock to apply the OTA update. There is an RUU available (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708589) if something goes wrong.
Uh oh - I'm rooted. Should going into SuperSU and performing the full unroot operation be all that is necessary in your experience? Other than that, the phone would be completely stock (only used root for File Explorer purposes).
You can definitely try that, or you can flash the ROM and Firmware individually (which I would highly recommend). Those packages are available here: http://www.graffixnyc.com/m8.php
Scroll down and you should see these:
Rooted Flashable Stock Rom Build: 5.1
(Zip compiled by [email protected])
MD5: 063006c70395cf401af0d1b27b4473e8
5.1 LMY470.H4 4.04.1700.4 Firmware Zip (Contains stock boot img, stock recovery, hboot, radio etc)
MD5: a3e2bd4b51c0ceff46e52f521e9454be
After I downloaded the update, it prompted me to reboot to install, and then all of the sudden in the middle of the countdown, it reverted to telling me my device is up to date, and there is no evidence of the 240mb downloaded file anywhere. Strange. Maybe I will steer clear for now.
jefe00 said:
I got a notification today that the 5.1 update is available for GPe phones via the System Update tool in settings. I have converted the AT&T phone to GPe, but just wondering if there are any gotchas anyone can think of? Scared to take the plunge.
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