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[Q] Voicemail: An optional upgrade is now available.

So I've got this notification that will not go away. (clearing does nothing).
When I tap on it, it says it's downloading an upgrade to what appears to be stock voicemail mail. When done, it asks
Code:
This is a system application. Do you still want to replace it?
All previous user data will be saved.
When I hit "OK", I get the standard install approval screen, hit "install", then get bounced to a screen that just says "Application not installed" with just a "done" on the bottom.
Seeing as how I use Google Voice for my voicemail and not sprint, I could care less about the regular voicemail app, but being able to get rid of the notification would be great.
Any help in trying to remove this annoying notification would be awesome.
Thanks!

Just delete the sprint vvm.apk from /system/ and that should do it.

I'm having the exact same problem. I've tried moving the vvm apk out from underneath after the download finishes and the install is about to start, and no joy. I still get "not installed."
Thoughts?

I'm guessing that I have to remove this file using something other than Astro? Keeps telling me that it can't delete files, looks like the permissiosn are read only, and I can't find a way to change the permissions.

You need to be rooted to write to system. Then you can use adb or root explorer.
Sent from my FROYO'D EVO using xda app

If you're using a custom ROM Sprint stuff may not update because the developer of your ROM signed it. Check for updates with your ROM developer (website or an update tool), most of the developers have already made their own VVM update from Sprint's release.

Just another hole to cover so we can't root, just a thought.

Same problem here. Renaming the .apk via adb then rebooting did the trick.

Guys, I figured this one out today.
I got the same "unable to install" message when I tried to install the new one. First thing I did, was uninstall the stock one using Titanium backup, but any method should work the same. Then rebooted the phone and tried the install again.
It went through with no problems. Check my sig for info, but I think this should work with any custom ROM.
Also, please note that I had a copy of the install file on my SD card and I accessed it via EStrongs file explorer. Again, I don't think it matters which file explorer you use, but having it on your SD card may be the key.
Edit: I used this link to get the file on my SD card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7749762&postcount=44

I cant get this ****e to install using netarchy's stock rooted froyo rom. ive tried everything, i just get a heaping portion of failure.

m03sizlak said:
I cant get this ****e to install using netarchy's stock rooted froyo rom. ive tried everything, i just get a heaping portion of failure.
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Did you follow my previous post?
1) DL the file on the link I provided from another thread on here.
2) Mount your SD as disk drive and click and drag it onto your SD card.
3) Uninstall the current voicemail app on your phone (if you don't have Titanium backup paid version, you will need to use Astro or another app that can uninstall apps from the phone)
4) Reboot your phone.
5) Use a file explorer to find the zip file you put on your phone, and install it.
You should be good to go.

rugedraw said:
Did you follow my previous post?
1) DL the file on the link I provided from another thread on here.
2) Mount your SD as disk drive and click and drag it onto your SD card.
3) Uninstall the current voicemail app on your phone (if you don't have Titanium backup paid version, you will need to use Astro or another app that can uninstall apps from the phone)
4) Reboot your phone.
5) Use a file explorer to find the zip file you put on your phone, and install it.
You should be good to go.
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I followed these instructions step by step and I can get the voicemail app to load but it doesn't work. I don't get my messages, I hit the "check for updates" button and get a box that comes up and tells me there was a general error. I've updated my profile and my prl. Please let me know what I need to do to get this fixed. I'm on BS 1.5.
Thanks in Advance

akt27x said:
I followed these instructions step by step and I can get the voicemail app to load but it doesn't work. I don't get my messages, I hit the "check for updates" button and get a box that comes up and tells me there was a general error. I've updated my profile and my prl. Please let me know what I need to do to get this fixed. I'm on BS 1.5.
Thanks in Advance
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Well, I am not an expert by any means. I can tell you that this worked for me the first time I tried it. By any chance, can you install the old version back on? Or, did you back-up your ROM in any way where you can go back to the way your phone was before you started so at least the old app is on there and working?
If not, hopefully someone can chime in who knows more on the subject.

easiest way of fixing this should be to use SteelH's flashable vvm update zip found on his rom thread here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743781
I think it works on any rom.

fachadick said:
easiest way of fixing this should be to use SteelH's flashable vvm update zip found on his rom thread here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743781
I think it works on any rom.
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I did the following steps and still no go.
1. Flashed SteelH's zip.
2. Updated my profile.
3. Updated my prl.
4. Rebooted.
5. Called my cell and left two voicemails.
I never got a notitication and when I try to check for updates I get a general error. And when I hit the button to change my greeting, a box comes up saying it will connect me with my voicemail, but nothing ever happens.
I found an old version of the voicemail app and tried that and I get the same results. I must be doing something wrong or there is something wrong with my phone.
Any ideas for me to try, would be greatly apperciated.

akt27x said:
I did the following steps and still no go.
1. Flashed SteelH's zip.
2. Updated my profile.
3. Updated my prl.
4. Rebooted.
5. Called my cell and left two voicemails.
I never got a notitication and when I try to check for updates I get a general error. And when I hit the button to change my greeting, a box comes up saying it will connect me with my voicemail, but nothing ever happens.
I found an old version of the voicemail app and tried that and I get the same results. I must be doing something wrong or there is something wrong with my phone.
Any ideas for me to try, would be greatly apperciated.
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Sorry - that link will only solve the issue in the OP - how to update to the latest version of vvm (v5.1.0.34), and get rid of notifications that a new version of vvm is available.
You're having a different issue - you're having an issue getting your message notifications. Can't help you with that one.

I just restored back to a version of BS 1.3 I backed up on Monday and my voicemail worked. But I got the voicemail upgrade message so I then flashed SteelH's voicemail zip and it now works perfect. I get my messages and notifications. Now I guess I try to load BS 1.5 again. But that'll wait until another day, I don't have the time now to completely wipe my phone and set it back up.
Thanks for the help.

akt27x said:
I just restored back to a version of BS 1.3 I backed up on Monday and my voicemail worked. But I got the voicemail upgrade message so I then flashed SteelH's voicemail zip and it now works perfect. I get my messages and notifications. Now I guess I try to load BS 1.5 again. But that'll wait until another day, I don't have the time now to completely wipe my phone and set it back up.
Thanks for the help.
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no prob - and BS 1.5 includes the latest vvm too, so you won't need to use that zipfile again.
edit - just noticed you were on BS before all of this - I guess it was those other steps that messed things up for you.

I don't know what happened. I was working fine until I went to BS 1.5. When I went to BS 1.5 the notification to upgrade my voicemail was gone but my voicemail didn't work, that's when I started not getting my messages or notifications. And then I started trying to load different versions of the voicemail app and trying different things. But I agree with you, it's probably something I did while setting my phone back up after BS 1.5 and didn't know I did it.
Thanks again.

rugedraw said:
Guys, I figured this one out today.
I got the same "unable to install" message when I tried to install the new one. First thing I did, was uninstall the stock one using Titanium backup, but any method should work the same. Then rebooted the phone and tried the install again.
It went through with no problems. Check my sig for info, but I think this should work with any custom ROM.
Also, please note that I had a copy of the install file on my SD card and I accessed it via EStrongs file explorer. Again, I don't think it matters which file explorer you use, but having it on your SD card may be the key.
Edit: I used this link to get the file on my SD card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7749762&postcount=44
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Hey man that worked like a charm!
Thanks!

[Q] Can't Find Google Talk App

Okay my phone was refreshed and I had to reinstall all my apps. I can't see google talk in the app marketplace. I also can't find it on appbrain.
I searched around for a while to try to figure out what was going on, but can't find much other information about it.
I doubt the app was pulled or i would have probably heard of it.
Can i get a QR code or link to the appstore or an APK or appbrain?

I wish I knew as well. I ended up reflashing my rom to get it back...

OP.... what you need to do is download a rom and extract it.
go into the folder " sytem" then "apps"
get the talk.apk our and either adb install it or put it on your SD card and use root explorer to move it to the system/apps folder on your phone.
Hope this helps

hmmm why would I need to do this? was it pulled from the android marketplace for some reason? i'm just curious, i'm pretty sure I had to load it on my phone before from the marketplace.
i probably will just end up using another messaging client, because I don't really want to go through all that for an app I don't use very much.
in any case thanks for the advice, i'm glad to hear i'm not the only one who can't find it..

It has been included in every ROM I've installed. Maybe find it in the gapps pack for Cyanogen?

I'm not even rooted... i'm not using a custom rom.. i'm just using the stock sprint issued evo.
I was having issues with the phone and they restored it to factory defaults which made me lose my apps. The last time i rooted was the intial unrevoked (which later was lost with an OTA update)

No idea what to tell you then. Talk is part of the Google apps that are included with the phone. Most every ROM I have installed includes it. Cyanogen doesn't include a lot of these because they aren't allowed to be distributed by third parties and their team is good about sticking within the rules.
If something screwed up you should just factory reset the phone if you only want stock. Better yet, do a proper root and install whatever app you want

http://cyanogenmod-mirror.local.host.name/gapps/gapps-hdpi-20101025-signed.zip. Must be rooted to flash obviously. Do not know if this zip will work with Sense ROMs. It contains all Google apps (Market, Talk, Google Voice, etc.) Good luck. Not guaranteed that this will work. Use at own risk. Do a backup first.

neodorian said:
No idea what to tell you then. Talk is part of the Google apps that are included with the phone. Most every ROM I have installed includes it. Cyanogen doesn't include a lot of these because they aren't allowed to be distributed by third parties and their team is good about sticking within the rules.
If something screwed up you should just factory reset the phone if you only want stock. Better yet, do a proper root and install whatever app you want
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ah i see my problem, i am an idiot. google talk IS preinstalled on the phone. i kept thinking i had to install it, couldnt find it in the market and gave up. i didn't even think to look in the app list on the phone....
that said, yea its about time that i did a proper root. ill have to read up a bit to be sure its easy enough- i have all the OTA updates, and htne ill go for it.
thanks for the replies!

[Q] where did the add ons go?

Hello everyone.. I downloaded the Myn 2.2 rls5 and when I downloaded the rom it asked if I wanted to install a bunch of add ons. I checked off which ones I wanted and now have no clue where I can go to retrieve it. I go into recovery and try finding the folder that has it but have no clue where it went. Does it install with the rom automatically or do I have to go to the folder and install the ones I wanted manually. Thanks everyone.

kjar211 said:
Hello everyone.. I downloaded the Myn 2.2 rls5 and when I downloaded the rom it asked if I wanted to install a bunch of add ons. I checked off which ones I wanted and now have no clue where I can go to retrieve it. I go into recovery and try finding the folder that has it but have no clue where it went. Does it install with the rom automatically or do I have to go to the folder and install the ones I wanted manually. Thanks everyone.
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What exactly asked you to add add ons, and what did it want to add? I'm not sure what you mean. Was it after the rom installed, something asked you to update? If you already had Myn's downloaded, and then downloaded some add ons (say...using the warm updater, maybe is that what you mean?) then they would most likely be in a folder called 'downloads', on your sd card. I'm pretty sure that's where they'd go to. If not, look for a folder on your sd card labeled warm updater, or something like that. If you're talking about something else, please be a little more specific as to what it was that asked you to update, and what type of add ons you selected. thanks.

k2buckley said:
What exactly asked you to add add ons, and what did it want to add? I'm not sure what you mean. Was it after the rom installed, something asked you to update? If you already had Myn's downloaded, and then downloaded some add ons (say...using the warm updater, maybe is that what you mean?) then they would most likely be in a folder called 'downloads', on your sd card. I'm pretty sure that's where they'd go to. If not, look for a folder on your sd card labeled warm updater, or something like that. If you're talking about something else, please be a little more specific as to what it was that asked you to update, and what type of add ons you selected. thanks.
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If you use rom manager to download myn it asks you which add one you want to install.

kjar211 said:
Hello everyone.. I downloaded the Myn 2.2 rls5 and when I downloaded the rom it asked if I wanted to install a bunch of add ons. I checked off which ones I wanted and now have no clue where I can go to retrieve it. I go into recovery and try finding the folder that has it but have no clue where it went. Does it install with the rom automatically or do I have to go to the folder and install the ones I wanted manually. Thanks everyone.
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Being that I do not use ROM Manager or the Warm Updater for installation purposes, I'm going to take a guess at the addons I *think* you're referring to. If those addons are stuff like, Qik, Sprint TV, NASCAR app, etcetera, then they are located on your SD card inside a folder labeled warm_optional1 or something to that extent. If these are not what you are referring to, please be more specific so we can help locate them for you. Take care.
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dougjamal said:
Being that I do not use ROM Manager or the Warm Updater for installation purposes, I'm going to take a guess at the addons I *think* you're referring to. If those addons are stuff like, Qik, Sprint TV, NASCAR app, etcetera, then they are located on your SD card inside a folder labeled warm_optional1 or something to that extent. If these are not what you are referring to, please be more specific so we can help locate them for you. Take care.
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Yup. They are named Warm_2.2_Optional1..... I don't use the rom anymore but I still have that folder saved just in case

I actually had myn's warm 2.2 rls4 prior to updating to the most current RLS5. But when I updated to the rls5 file it first asks you to check off what add ons you want to download also with the ROM (ex) Hulu, web browser speed up, boot animations,kernals... so i checked off all the ones I wanted and installed the rom. I was trying to find the zip file of the web browser speed enhancer and have no clue where to find these files that i downloaded with the ROM. I appreciate all the responses. thank u

kjar211 said:
I actually had myn's warm 2.2 rls4 prior to updating to the most current RLS5. But when I updated to the rls5 file it first asks you to check off what add ons you want to download also with the ROM (ex) Hulu, web browser speed up, boot animations,kernals... so i checked off all the ones I wanted and installed the rom. I was trying to find the zip file of the web browser speed enhancer and have no clue where to find these files that i downloaded with the ROM. I appreciate all the responses. thank u
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I am assuming you used the warm updater to update to RLS5. If so, that'll explain why those of us who wipe and flash via recovery haven't noticed the things yo mentioned during installation. As for the speed enhancement for the browser, it us referring to the spare parts app that was cooked into RLS5. Its host file is outdated thus the reason for the slow internet speed. Simply download and install the Spare Parts app from the market and when you initiate the app, either select "revert" for ads or "update hosts" for no ads and then reboot.
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thank you so much for the help...

dougjamal said:
I am assuming you used the warm updater to update to RLS5. If so, that'll explain why those of us who wipe and flash via recovery haven't noticed the things yo mentioned during installation. As for the speed enhancement for the browser, it us referring to the spare parts app that was cooked into RLS5. Its host file is outdated thus the reason for the slow internet speed. Simply download and install the Spare Parts app from the market and when you initiate the app, either select "revert" for ads or "update hosts" for no ads and then reboot.
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Doug, just so there's no confusion, I believe you meant to say the 'ad-free' app, to download and then hit revert, to take care of the hosts file issue

k2buckley said:
Doug, just so there's no confusion, I believe you meant to say the 'ad-free' app, to download and then hit revert, to take care of the hosts file issue
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That's what I was thinking. Didn't want to say anything cause he's way smarter than me at this, lol.
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Syndicate Rom Crash and Question

I found I can get the whole phone to freeze with syndicate rom if I use this website. http://www.webmd.com/diet/calc-bmi-plus Trying to figure out BMI. If I enter the data and and spend at least 2 minutes on the site phone will lock on that screen can't get out must pull battery. Maybe this can help find the mysterious freezing.
Question
According to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12692031&highlight=buddies+apk#post12692031 Originally Posted by to141306 there is a special APK to get buddies now to work on syndicate frozen full version. Does anythone have it. Thanks to qbking77 for pointing me to this thread. Couldn't understand why I didn't have the app when it is posted it is n the full download and why I can't get it to work.
Posted by. theimpaler747
i am having the exact same issue. the prev. version of this rom had the buddies now i have re-flashed, wiped & reflashed but still wont pick up the buddies now. tried installing the buddies now apk but it wont manually install either via android injector or any other way. any suggestions or work arounds to get this working please. thanks
I'll give you the apk later
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BuddiesNow works only on TouchWiz, not LauncherPro. TouchWiz is in Fully Loaded.
Freezes are solved by flashing the kernel in the second post, or VisionKernel. Use VisionKernel 1.1 for right now.

Yep
As previously stated I installed the full version, it has touchwiz it doesn't have buddies now. If it does I can't find it, tell me how to bring it up.

vapur said:
As previously stated I installed the full version, it has touchwiz it doesn't have buddies now. If it does I can't find it, tell me how to bring it up.
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does this help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13044797&highlight=buddies#post13044797

Solution
Actually <Rodderik> <Cyc> helpded me out. Apparently the program is put in data/app move it to system/app. I didn't try that bud Rodderick sent me this (attached) and I put it in \system\app and that did the trick Thanks to the guys in the chat forum http://webchat.fossnet.info/?channels=acs-users

vapur said:
Actually <Rodderik> <Cyc> helpded me out. Apparently the program is put in data/app move it to system/app. I didn't try that bud Rodderick sent me this (attached) and I put it in \system\app and that did the trick Thanks to the guys in the chat forum http://webchat.fossnet.info/?channels=acs-users
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Help is always available in our IRC channel. Sorry, missed that detail above, I've been in and out recently.

Stop OTA update notifications

I am running a custom rom and have recently been getting spamed with sprints OTA update notifications for the firmware and voice mail. From my understanding I can't install these since I have a rooted phone running a custom rom but I would like to stop getting notified about this update every few hours. How can I make it STFU?!

this has been answered many times over. search is your friend.

I tried that before taking the time to make a post and it was as useful as your response.

wow well have fun. I have helped many people and know for a fact if you push that little button called search this forum you will find it. its people like you who I won't help. if you can search for yourself using the criteria you posted in your first post you may have found this. it was the first one.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472817&highlight=el29+notification

efarley said:
I am running a custom rom and have recently been getting spamed with sprints OTA update notifications for the firmware and voice mail. From my understanding I can't install these since I have a rooted phone running a custom rom but I would like to stop getting notified about this update every few hours. How can I make it STFU?!
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hey man. I am sorry for the way I answered the other day. I was a ****. I was pissed off at something totally unrelated and kinda just blew off the handle. again sorry. I hope that thread I linked to did help you tho.

patrao_n said:
hey man. I am sorry for the way I answered the other day. I was a ****. I was pissed off at something totally unrelated and kinda just blew off the handle. again sorry. I hope that thread I linked to did help you tho.
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wow must admit that is pretty big of you and nice going. also have to say his lack of response from the forum was probably because he had to be about the 20th person to ask that same thing. I know it can be difficult to find things sometimes but I am a firm believer in a thorough search and that includes going page by page prior to posting.
nice to see things work out at xda.... Also I am the guy who posted a FOTAkill.zip file thats flashable to stop the OTA updates. Hopefully you found what you are looking for but if not just search for the zip I mentioned or look in UnNamed's thread in development

cool I didn't know you made a zip to do it. thanks.

I installed FOTAkill.apk a while back.
I have a Sprint Samsung Epic Touch.
I am running Rooted Stock EK02 and when the latest EL29 came out it was crappy. I went back to my Stock EK02 and kept getting the OTA update. I installed FOTAkill. Its been a few weeks.
My question is, Does simply removing the fotakill.apk from EDIT /system/app (i think thats where i removed it from) completely remove it or is that just the install app and the program is installed permanently and i cant remove it.
I ask because there is another potential update coming soon that seems to have a better modem package. I try to stay as basic stock as possible.
But this is my first time to want to remove a program like that. Its not showing up like other installed apps (duh because its a system app) so does removing the apk from that location remove it or is it still installed?

I don't know really. I haven't used the apk. but you can nAndroid backup and try it. couldn't hurt.

IAmSixNine said:
I installed FOTAkill.apk a while back.
I have a Sprint Samsung Epic Touch.
I am running Rooted Stock EK02 and when the latest EL29 came out it was crappy. I went back to my Stock EK02 and kept getting the OTA update. I installed FOTAkill. Its been a few weeks.
My question is, Does simply removing the fotakill.apk from EDIT /system/app (i think thats where i removed it from) completely remove it or is that just the install app and the program is installed permanently and i cant remove it.
I ask because there is another potential update coming soon that seems to have a better modem package. I try to stay as basic stock as possible.
But this is my first time to want to remove a program like that. Its not showing up like other installed apps (duh because its a system app) so does removing the apk from that location remove it or is it still installed?
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Can you share the apk or is it Market thing? I will test it. Also check in data/data to see if there's a folder there. If not, it should be gone
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IAmSixNine said:
I installed FOTAkill.apk a while back.
I have a Sprint Samsung Epic Touch.
I am running Rooted Stock EK02 and when the latest EL29 came out it was crappy. I went back to my Stock EK02 and kept getting the OTA update. I installed FOTAkill. Its been a few weeks.
My question is, Does simply removing the fotakill.apk from EDIT /system/app (i think thats where i removed it from) completely remove it or is that just the install app and the program is installed permanently and i cant remove it.
I ask because there is another potential update coming soon that seems to have a better modem package. I try to stay as basic stock as possible.
But this is my first time to want to remove a program like that. Its not showing up like other installed apps (duh because its a system app) so does removing the apk from that location remove it or is it still installed?
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Not sure if you already searched for this but here it is
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IAmSixNine said:
I installed FOTAkill.apk a while back.
I have a Sprint Samsung Epic Touch.
I am running Rooted Stock EK02 and when the latest EL29 came out it was crappy. I went back to my Stock EK02 and kept getting the OTA update. I installed FOTAkill. Its been a few weeks.
My question is, Does simply removing the fotakill.apk from EDIT /system/app (i think thats where i removed it from) completely remove it or is that just the install app and the program is installed permanently and i cant remove it.
I ask because there is another potential update coming soon that seems to have a better modem package. I try to stay as basic stock as possible.
But this is my first time to want to remove a program like that. Its not showing up like other installed apps (duh because its a system app) so does removing the apk from that location remove it or is it still installed?
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My question is, Does simply removing the fotakill.apk from EDIT /system/app (i think thats where i removed it from) completely remove it or is that just the install app --- Yes it does
Remember all you will be doing is flashing the updates so removing this does nothing for you in that sense. If you have rooted your phone I am sure you will get the rooted versions and DO NOT DOWNLOAD OTA... You rooted for a reason