I followed the instructions here to sim-unlock my Verizon XT1528 and am now using it on Consumer Cellular. I have disabled most of the built-in verizon and moto apps, however it seems that the OTA updater has already downloaded a system update, as it keeps repeatedly prompting me to install the update.
Will installing the update cause any issues with my current service? Will it need to be re-unlocked? Or will it continue working the way it is after the update has been installed? Or will the "other improvements" make it useless to me.
The current software version is 23.11.17.survia_verizon.verizon.en.US.vzw, build # LPI23.29-17, android version 5.1 (screenshot)
The new software version it wants to install is 23.16.5.en.US. (and it really wants to install it!).
Part of the reason I'm concerned is that according to the page on their website, "This update brings Android™ 5.1 Lollipop to your phone along with other improvements", however the phone already has 5.1 on it.
To be clear, I am talking about the verizon XT1528 Moto E 2nd Generation with the locked bootloader--it is not possible to root it or install another ROM.
Lastly, if updating will lock me out of using Consumer Cellular on it, is there any way to remove the update and/or prevent the prompt from showing up again.
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For what it worth this is what mine is running. I'm on AT&T though. I don't know if that would make any difference or not.
Worked Fine
I updated my wife's xt1528. GSM still works.
crazyjim_68 said:
I updated my wife's xt1528. GSM still works.
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Note that the original post was inquiring about a previous update.
There is an update in the past couple of days or so (late April - early May 2016) that brings it up to 23.201.2 etc etc , build LPIS 23.29-17.5.-2
Moto says changes are "Includes the updates of Android security patches until April 1st 2016."
GSM still works after this latest May update.
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I will start by saying I've never done any updating, rooting, unlocking, etc on any Android device. I used to do some with Blackberry but I've just stayed stock with my Android devices.
I'm currently using the HTC Droid DNA and I chatted online today with an HTC support person regarding my issues. I bought my phone from an individual last year and apparently he must have unlocked the bootloader. I'm running Android Version 4.1.1 and my software # is 1.15.605.4 701RD. Apparently I've missed the last 2 updates and I don't have the option from my phone to manually check for updates. Based on my chat today with HTC there's nowhere online they will allow me to download the updates. They mentioned taking it to a Verizon store but I don't want to do that. I would really like to be able to get the newest software version. Can anyone help me get the newest updates?
abpilgrim said:
I will start by saying I've never done any updating, rooting, unlocking, etc on any Android device. I used to do some with Blackberry but I've just stayed stock with my Android devices.
I'm currently using the HTC Droid DNA and I chatted online today with an HTC support person regarding my issues. I bought my phone from an individual last year and apparently he must have unlocked the bootloader. I'm running Android Version 4.1.1 and my software # is 1.15.605.4 701RD. Apparently I've missed the last 2 updates and I don't have the option from my phone to manually check for updates. Based on my chat today with HTC there's nowhere online they will allow me to download the updates. They mentioned taking it to a Verizon store but I don't want to do that. I would really like to be able to get the newest software version. Can anyone help me get the newest updates?
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If it's rooted, install flash image gui from play store, install twrp recovery and then flash santod040's stock rom, to bring your phone to the latest stuff
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If it's rooted, install flash image gui from play store, install twrp recovery and then flash santod040's stock rom, to bring your phone to the latest stuff
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Now first thing first. Try a factory reset.. backup your data first. If that doesn't fix the issue comment and Ill tell you what to do next.
Are you trying to be on the latest firmware as it comes from HTC (Stock), or the latest firmware modified with custom options and tweaks as in a custom ROM?
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 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.
My Moto X wont find the Lollipop update, it keeps saying my phone's software is up to date, Yet it is currently running on 4.4.4 and I KNOW for a fact that this phone is compatible with Lollipop.
I have tried clearing the data in Google System Framework, and tried numerous times, and still no update.
I want to download this update manually, because I don't see any other options. So I have been learning how to do this using SDK tools. But no one has made an actual download for my system version and phone model! My system version is: 21.31.54.victara_tmo
Its running on Metro Pcs, originally a T-mobile phone. Called both companies and Motorola and no. one. is. helping
How do I manually update this phone!!!!
S9+ Update help
Hello I have an AT&T S9+ That was stuck on the ARF4 Version, using Firmware.science I was able to get it to version ARG8, my goal is to get to Android Pie.
My question is, should I keep updating following the order on Firmware.science, or should I update from ARG8 to ARI6 to ARIB to RJ5 until I get to SAG Like in the table here in this AT&T Article?
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...89?make=Samsung&model=SamsungG965U&gsi=1p0npl
If your going to install android 9 using the patched Odin and downloads from SamMobile/SamFirm/etc then I would just update using the latest update.
I would suggest using the non home_csc if you do. This will cause the phone to act like it was factory data reset, but it will ensure that all of the update has been applied. Granted you will have to reinstall everything, so if you have any backups via Samsung Smart Switch it could help cut down the time spent restoring your data.
Again it's a suggestion, you could probably use the other CSC file, but I have found that doing so could lead into problems... at least on mine it had, but only for the software update via OTA. Since I plan on using SamFirm/Odin for updates I am not concerned about it.
Using this route would give you the current OS release and all updates in one go... its not like an incremental update that you have to apply in a specific order (like with some Windows OS updates and hotfixes)
I got a new S9+ for my wife who does NOT want a rooted phone and all that that entails.
I was active in rooting many years ago, but have not strayed from the straight and narrow for some time.
I have a new unlocked SMG965U (not bought from Verizon) recently activated. It is Android 8.0.0, firmware .....BRK1 (I don't have the phone in front of me at the moment), last (and only) security patch dated Nov 1, 2018. I have noted from Verizon's web site they have moved up to pie, and have had quite a few security updates since that time. Looking for updates on the phone or through Smart Switch tells me the phone is up to date. There's a Verizon-Samsung utility that runs on PC for updating software that give an error message to the effect of "Firmware on phone does not support updating".
So, could someone point me in the right direction to determine, first, if it's possible to update the phone without rooting with stock firmware, and which guide I should use? Does Odin require a rooted phone, or is it simply a matter of me locating the proper update and following Odin directions?
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Odin does not require root and yes just need the correct update Sam mobile has all the latest files you need to use odin I would go there for what you need