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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.
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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] Market Place not showing apps

I have a rooted Evo with Froyo 2.2. When I go to the market I cannot update some of my apps as they are not showing up. Does anyone know where I can dnload an update / fix for this issue?
thanx

mplaines said:
I have a rooted Evo with Froyo 2.2. When I go to the market I cannot update some of my apps as they are not showing up. Does anyone know where I can dnload an update / fix for this issue?
thanx
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What ROM are you using? Might want to try flashing gapps. Also, you are going to get flamed. The development section is not for questions, only contributions. Just a heads up for nest time.
Sent from my PC36100

rafroehlich2 said:
What ROM are you using? Might want to try flashing gapps. Also, you are going to get flamed. The development section is not for questions, only contributions. Just a heads up for nest time.
Sent from my PC36100
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How and where do I move it to? I'm using Ava_Froyo2.2 ROM

be sure you wipe dalvik and cache so all 3 items. i have not had this issue reported so i cant verify it.
props for putting the Q in the title tho

I had the same problem. Here is how to find out what the problem is: first find the name of an app that you know for sure is missing from your Market. Next, you need to track down the apk file for that program (either look for it here or online). One you have the apk file, try to install by typing "adb install xxx.apk" from a console. Do not just install it from your phone, most likely it will just say "application not installed". When you type in the adb install command it will probably write out with a error code. Write down that error code and from there it should tell you what the problem is.
In my case, none of my apps that used Google Maps would install or show up in Market because I was messing around with the CM6 Gapps file which caused a certificate error.

i kinda had that issue now all of my downloads are saying unsuccessful....could anyone tell me why....and that's on any rom

[Q] Deleting Bloatware after Perma-Root

So being the impatient soul I am, right after I got permanent root, I decided to jump into Titanium Backup and deleted some of the bloatware. I was so impatient, that I totally forgot to backup the system apps I deleted to a backup folder on my SDcard, so now those apks are gone. My question is now, if an OTA becomes available, am I going to have problems again, just like with Paul's Goggles app?
If so, what do you suggest I do? I am guessing now that now root has been achieved, we can install those apps to the system just fine again. Can someone upload these apks for these system apps, so I just feel on the safe side and I have backups? I would greatly appreciate it...
Amazon MP3
Home Screen Tips
Google Sky Map
web2go
Photobucket
Twitter
Of course, if you don't see this as being a problem for the future, please tell me. It would make me feel a lot more secure about things. Thanks!

it shouldnt be a problem, you can re download those in the market

Goddamn it. Now I went to uninstall Email.apk to replace it with an old one that doesn't require remote security, but it keeps giving me an "Application not installed" error, even with the backup of the original.
How do I get it to install?!

KShatzkes said:
Goddamn it. Now I went to uninstall Email.apk to replace it with an old one that doesn't require remote security, but it keeps giving me an "Application not installed" error, even with the backup of the original.
How do I get it to install?!
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You don't install system apps, you just move then into /system/app/

its likely if an OTA becomes available a dev will mod it to be flashable to rooted and modified /system/ devices

i would love to know how to get rid of the annoying [email protected]!*& adds

sundar2012 said:
its likely if an OTA becomes available a dev will mod it to be flashable to rooted and modified /system/ devices
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Okay, I feel much better now. Time to play around with this thing! So excited!

Yea if an ota comes out, it will be modded to update the system and skip files not found, if there is a patch.
So your good. I'm just waiting for custom recovery with nandbackup before I start messing n the system. I just hate setting up the phone all over after
And if all else fails you can fastboot flash system.img from the orig pc10img. Wiping all your data and formating ur system. Then updating to ota.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

so what are the commands to enter for removing/deleting the unwanted apps??

kurtis.austin2 said:
so what are the commands to enter for removing/deleting the unwanted apps??
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Curious to know this as well.

curious to know

Just use Titanium Backup to uninstall any apps you want. Long click on the app, and an uninstall option will be there.

KShatzkes said:
Just use Titanium Backup to uninstall any apps you want. Long click on the app, and an uninstall option will be there.
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I actually already did, but I wanted to know the commands just for personal reference.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

cbmm said:
i would love to know how to get rid of the annoying [email protected]!*& adds
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Download "adfree" in the market. Done.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

What is your quickest way to be up n running after installing a new Rom?

This isn't a Q/A as such more of a discussion on a subject im sure alot of us could find helpful - and i'm certainly willing to learn :fingers-crossed:
After flashing a new Rom i guess most of us use Titanium Back-Up to replace our apps on our phones pretty quickly but is there a faster method than the technique i use?
My Way; After flashing a new Rom your phone doesnt realise it has Titanuim Back-Up installed and even if the new Rom comes with a file explorer im guessing it cant detect TB as its backed up somewhere inaccesible......
So usually i;
Sign into my google account,
Goto the play store,
Download TB and the Pro key (bought previously)
Open TB and reinstall all my apps......
Is that the fastest way or is there another shortcut i might have missed?

you can create a flashable zip in titanium but it doesn't always seem to remember your key

godutch said:
you can create a flashable zip in titanium but it doesn't always seem to remember your key
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I didnt know that! i guess if its a bit tempermental then its best for now to stick with the tried and trusted method.
On the side regarding TB - after flashing CM10 and folllowing proper procedures i usually have a pop up in TB that ive never seen before....
I download TB and the Pro key from the Play Store after flashing and on opening TB the first time it says something like 'your phones ID has been changed and this can impact downloading things from the play store' then it gives me a few options and i usually choose to restore my devices old ID.......
Does this sound familiar to anyone?!! :fingers-crossed:

[Q] [HELP] Titanium backup cannot access backup location!

Hello I've been using AOSP rom for while and after flashing into stock based rom. The TB backup is not working the error message it keeps saying is "The Current backup location ("/storage/extSdCard/download/titaniumbackup") cannot be accessed.
Can anyone help about how to solve this problem ?

/storage/extsdcard is the filepath stock uses. for aosp you need tibackup to look in /storage/sdcard1
edit: i misread your post, sorry. it does seem like it's going to storage/extsdcard/download though, is that where you normally store your titanium backups? that may be your problem
sent from my I747

Have you tried having tb search for the backup location from within preferences?
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koc88518 said:
Hello I've been using AOSP rom for while and after flashing into stock based rom. The TB backup is not working the error message it keeps saying is "The Current backup location ("/storage/extSdCard/download/titaniumbackup") cannot be accessed.
Can anyone help about how to solve this problem ?
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Just open tibu, hit the menu button, Preferences, backup folder location, hit the back button until you see storage, find ext card (or whatever the name is where your backups are located), scroll down until you find the titanium backup folder, hit use current. Done...
Sent from My SGH-I747 Spiderman Themed LoserRom

RockRatt said:
Just open tibu, hit the menu button, Preferences, backup folder location, hit the back button until you see storage, find ext card (or whatever the name is where your backups are located), scroll down until you find the titanium backup folder, hit use current. Done...
Sent from My SGH-I747 Spiderman Themed LoserRom
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This did not work for me...once back in the main tb window I get the same error "location cannot be accessed"
I tried getting TB to detect the backup which it did fine...but going back to the main window it shows a big red cross on "backup folder" and also the "location" error
I'm using hellybean 4.2 with cwm touch 6.0.2
I'm having the same issue restoring a nandroid backup
I've just run a backup to test...cwm reports it stored on /sdcard
but total commander reports it at being at /data/media and no sign of it at /scard, /sdcard/0 or /storage/emulated/0?????
I have posted a thread in Q+A here if anyone can help I'd be very grateful
rgds dibb

dibb_nz said:
This did not work for me...once back in the main tb window I get the same error "location cannot be accessed"
I tried getting TB to detect the backup which it did fine...but going back to the main window it shows a big red cross on "backup folder" and also the "location" error
I'm using hellybean 4.2 with cwm touch 6.0.2
I'm having the same issue restoring a nandroid backup
I've just run a backup to test...cwm reports it stored on /sdcard
but total commander reports it at being at /data/media and no sign of it at /scard, /sdcard/0 or /storage/emulated/0?????
I have posted a thread in Q+A here if anyone can help I'd be very grateful
rgds dibb
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I found this thread through Google search, since I was having the same problem on my Sprint GN2. I rebooted into recovery, fixed permissions, and the problem went away.
My apologies if this info is available elsewhere - I just figured other people might find this thread the same way I did, and would like a possible solution without having to comb through fifty threads to find it.

laep said:
I found this thread through Google search, since I was having the same problem on my Sprint GN2. I rebooted into recovery, fixed permissions, and the problem went away.
My apologies if this info is available elsewhere - I just figured other people might find this thread the same way I did, and would like a possible solution without having to comb through fifty threads to find it.
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Fixing permissions did the trick for me. Thank you laep:good:

laep said:
I found this thread through Google search, since I was having the same problem on my Sprint GN2. I rebooted into recovery, fixed permissions, and the problem went away.
My apologies if this info is available elsewhere - I just figured other people might find this thread the same way I did, and would like a possible solution without having to comb through fifty threads to find it.
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Thanks, bud. You saved me. I was freaking out on my Sprint GS4. Popped into TWRP, did as you said, and bam! Thank you!

I'm searching everywhere. I was promoted by a message telling me my SU may not be working well with 4.3 so upgrade. I installed chainfire and it promoted an updated and booted to recovery a flashed something that made it work now./

tibu folder in accessable
laep said:
I found this thread through Google search, since I was having the same problem on my Sprint GN2. I rebooted into recovery, fixed permissions, and the problem went away.
My apologies if this info is available elsewhere - I just figured other people might find this thread the same way I did, and would like a possible solution without having to comb through fifty threads to find it.
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Worked for me thanks (problem happened switching from Kangakat to CM11)

Help
right now im facing the same problem and I cant see fix permissions option in philz touch recovery!! I got s4 gt-I9500 how to fix ?

annus9214 said:
right now im facing the same problem and I cant see fix permissions option in philz touch recovery!! I got s4 gt-I9500 how to fix ?
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If you can't see fix permissions in philz recovery, you can try an app which you can find on play store named "fix permissions". it did the same thing as the option on recovery. If this not help, try to go on option "mounts and storage" in recovery, and mount sdcard1. This will surely help (hopefully) !!

Titanium backup directory not available
AngelosDracul said:
Thanks, bud. You saved me. I was freaking out on my Sprint GS4. Popped into TWRP, did as you said, and bam! Thank you!
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This didn't work for me anyone else have any ideas? I'm running Verizon galaxy note II i605 with 4.4.2 stock ROM rooted. tested the rooting, all good there, fixed permissions in TWRP and still have the red x and backup directory not available when I go into Menu/Preferences/back up folder location to change the location no matter what location I pick it says This folder is not writable?

Uninstall titanium, then reinstall from the play store.
This is a new kk security feature. If i remember right, apps can now only write to folders they create. Im guessing you're apps and folders were installed while on 4.3 and thus they did not claim the folders they need the way they must now do on kk. Thats my basic understanding of it anyway. I hope this helps.

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DocHoliday77 said:
Uninstall titanium, then reinstall from the play store.
This is a new kk security feature. If i remember right, apps can now only write to folders they create. Im guessing you're apps and folders were installed while on 4.3 and thus they did not claim the folders they need the way they must now do on kk. Thats my basic understanding of it anyway. I hope this helps.
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Nope I have tried uninstalling and re-installing this did not change anything. when I go into Preferences/backup location it says that all of my directories are unwritable

gmurph59 said:
Nope I have tried uninstalling and re-installing this did not change anything. when I go into Preferences/backup location it says that all of my directories are unwritable
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Yes its a bug, see here for fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572354

FYI:
If you have your midroUSB connected to your computer while launching and working with Titanium Backup, you will get the "cannot access" backup dir error.
Simply unplug from the microUSB and try again.

I have to bump this thread as I am encountering this problem.
Running a new clean install of AICP rom, Titanium Backup is the only thing I've installed from Play Store.
When I go into Preferences, detect the backup location, and then select it, Titanium Backup FCs.
Tried fixing permissions from recovery as suggested and it still didn't work, still FCs.
Has this happened to anyone recently?

maybe try a re-install from DL folder ? has happened to me when restoring apps from tibu. and re-install and works for me. just an idea. ¿
"all i can really do is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"

I could not get any of the above solutions to work for me. I am running DOK2 5.1.1 lollipop.
What worked for me is going into TB> menu> preferences>backup folder location.
Above the " DETECT!" button is a Storage Provider hyperlink-- select it.
Select the appropriate file management system and voila!
Hopefully it works for you all.