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The reason for the update is to repair some issues that select EVO's are having with the included microSD card.
Check here to read about the exact issue many are having:
http://androidforums.com/support-tr...disappearing-defect-included-8gb-microsd.html
not sure its due tomorrow but should be in next few days
It isn't worth losing root.
do not accept it. we will make a rooted version. they could patch root with it and ruin the chance of root
toastcfh said:
do not accept it. we will make a rooted version. they could patch root with it and ruin the chance of root
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I won't be. I just thought it would be beneficial to tell the folks here.
For anyone tempted to accept the OTA, or any update from Sprint or HTC, take a little visit to the Hero forum.
How do we ensure we do not receive the OTA update? Please post instructions!!
rmk1825 said:
How do we ensure we do not receive the OTA update? Please post instructions!!
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If it's the same as the G1, then all you have to do is refuse the update. It will ask you if you want to update, just say no. Correct me if I'm wrong or it's been changed.
rmk1825 said:
How do we ensure we do not receive the OTA update? Please post instructions!!
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Easy:
Step 1. Do not go to Menu > Settings > About Phone > System Software Updates
At least that's how it is on my CDMA Hero running Aloysius 2.1.
twin001 said:
Easy:
Step 1. Do not go to Menu > Settings > About Phone > System Software Updates
At least that's how it is on my CDMA Hero running Aloysius 2.1.
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this is true. should be the same on the evo. once we make a rooted version, the reminder will go away. it should take no more then an hour for the update to be rooted and uploaded. so be patient, most likely its not going to be a life altering update to froyo. itll just be a patch update
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this is true. should be the same on the evo. once we make a rooted version, the reminder will go away. it should take no more then an hour for the update to be rooted and uploaded. so be patient, most likely its not going to be a life altering update to froyo. itll just be a patch update
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What if it's a froyo update?
mrono said:
What if it's a froyo update?
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I can almost guarantee you it won't be. But if it is I will flip lol
I want to say the phone checks for firmware updates on the first boot. At least that is what I saw in a few videos.
Aridon said:
I want to say the phone checks for firmware updates on the first boot. At least that is what I saw in a few videos.
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You are correct. That's what happened with my I/O Evo
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I want to say the phone checks for firmware updates on the first boot. At least that is what I saw in a few videos.
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the phone will have to download the update to the sdcad and require u to reboot into recovery if that were the case. im not sure as ive never seen this happen first hand. all the OTA's ive senn just came up with a notice saying... you have a software update availible. wwhen u click it, it will take u to setting and ask if u would like to download it now. u can say no. but if u say yes it will download and when its finished, ask u if u would like to reboot to apply the update. if u say no again ur still in the green. if u say yes it will take u to hboot (bootloader) menu. at this point it will searche for the update on the sdcard, validate and flash it. this is how it worked on my wifes Eris at least and the CDMA hero worked the same way. note this though. Sprint doesnt seem to like doing full rom updates via OTA. they have in the past always made the update avail via the Sprint support site. this was the case for both the Moment and the HeroC. again thi isnt for certain things will work this way on the Evo. but im assuming HTC/Sprint wouldnt bother changing their methods all of a sudden just for the Evo. but again anything is posible
i may just have them hand me a box then, and tell them i will activate at home. i can pull the sd card and use my N1 to put the files on it, and boot straight into bootloader, flash, then do the recovery dance, all before said phone looks for updates.
thanks for the heads up about auto checking. maybe some of the nice folks on the east coast that are going to have the phone 2 hours before i will can post up whether or not this happens, once they get theirs
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i may just have them hand me a box then, and tell them i will activate at home. i can pull the sd card and use my N1 to put the files on it, and boot straight into bootloader, flash, then do the recovery dance, all before said phone looks for updates.
thanks for the heads up about auto checking. maybe some of the nice folks on the east coast that are going to have the phone 2 hours before i will can post up whether or not this happens, once they get theirs
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heh im gonna pay and run. i feel them bastards know im toast
Wait should we be worried about sprint reps updating our phones when they activate it cause ima be super pissed if that happens and I'm not gunn a be the one picking it up sadly I have to work
From the Evo Manual:
Updating Your Device’s System Software
From time to time, system software updates for your device may be available. Your device can automatically
check and then notify you if an update is available. You can then download and install the update to your
device. Depending on the type of update, the update may erase all your personal data and customized
settings, and also remove any programs you have installed. Make sure that you have backed up the
information and files you want to keep.
To check for phone system software updates manually
1. Press > and then tap Settings > System updates > HTC software update.
2. On the System software updates screen, tap Check now.
i may just have them hand me a box then, and tell them i will activate at home. i can pull the sd card and use my N1 to put the files on it, and boot
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heh im gonna pay and run. i feel them bastards know im toast
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Phandroid shouldn't have posted your name.
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I have T-Mobile s3 and our roms stop this.
My buddy just installed one on his sprint s3 and his phone is asking to update
How do I help him fix it?
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I have T-Mobile s3 and our roms stop this.
My buddy just installed one on his sprint s3 and his phone is asking to update
How do I help him fix it?
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There is a sticky in the General Sub-forum that covers this in detail. Please go over there.
Appreciate it... never realized how good we have it on tmo lol
tell him accept the update, when it tries to go into the stock recovery, the update will fail and all will be good
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tell him accept the update, when it tries to go into the stock recovery, the update will fail and all will be good
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Thats the mess im cleaning up. He accepted and it killed root.
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tell him accept the update, when it tries to go into the stock recovery, the update will fail and all will be good
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Read my FAQ, that doesnt work for all
Random times it'll go through and random times it'll fail
@OP
Best advice now that he already took the official update would be to just reroot (same rooting method as for LJ7) and start fresh
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Read my FAQ, that doesnt work for all
Random times it'll go through and random times it'll fail
@OP
Best advice now that he already took the official update would be to just reroot (same rooting method as for LJ7) and start fresh
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Already did just trying to stop his phone from a repeat. It was already asking to update
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Already did just trying to stop his phone from a repeat. It was already asking to update
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Ah ok then, go into google frameworks (in Settings > All Apps) then clear data
Then go into /cache and delete any update files still there and reboot
EDIT: Is he on MA6 OR MB1 now?
If hes on MA6 I would just go into the build.prop and replace all instances of MA6 with "MB1" then save and reboot and no more OTA notification
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Also, for your tmobile roms do you know how they prevent it? Do they just turn off checking in with google, or remove the update app? Would be good to know so I can update my FAQ haha
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Thats the mess im cleaning up. He accepted and it killed root.
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oooooooh ok sorry, it worked in my case
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Read my FAQ, that doesnt work for all
Random times it'll go through and random times it'll fail
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oh dang, ok thanks. as I said it worked in my case
scott_0 said:
oooooooh ok sorry, it worked in my case
oh dang, ok thanks. as I said it worked in my case
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Haha yeah, you were one of the people that got lucky lol
Well I know our roms all have custom build.prop and it looks like you have to edit yours after the fact. Am I wrong?
ok i keep getting this annoying OTA update, i dont wont to accidentally Pocket update my phone (yes its possible i did it to my G3 lol good thing there's a KDZ method)
is there a way to disable system updates with no root, i dont wont the update as im waiting for root and knowing that company's like Verizon dont wont us to have freedom to our phones
there is a no thanks option, just install later or install now
thanks
Yes, im wondering the same thing. Not so much how to disable it, but if updating will hurt my chances of root.
im not updating cause i did read that the update is around 130mb with small fixes. some people clam that its patches to ware we cant get root. im careful everyday not accidentally update it
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Yes, im wondering the same thing. Not so much how to disable it, but if updating will hurt my chances of root.
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im throwing this out. i see u can install luncherpro and have access to the g4s hidden menus. i wonder if u access a menu to disable the system update
LASERWOLF452 said:
ok i keep getting this annoying OTA update, i dont wont to accidentally Pocket update my phone (yes its possible i did it to my G3 lol good thing there's a KDZ method)
is there a way to disable system updates with no root, i dont wont the update as im waiting for root and knowing that company's like Verizon dont wont us to have freedom to our phones
there is a no thanks option, just install later or install now
thanks
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I just posted a How-To in this sub-forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/help/how-to-disable-update-notifications-t3152911
thanks i will try it when i get home
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/help/how-to-disable-update-notifications-t3152911
just saw this. i have heard the debloat tool will work. thought u need root. guess not, i try this when i get home
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Root is NOT needed for this!
Tomyk89 said:
Root is NOT needed for this!
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thanks when i get home i try it
You can prevent updates (and presumably notifications of downloaded updates) without root. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3148650
When is the quarter over?
leapfrog2 said:
When is the quarter over?
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From what I know, they were supposed to release the update within the first quater of this year (until end of March).
Then, they said they'll be skipping Oreo 8.0 and going straight to Oreo 8.1, which is supposed to be released mid-late April.
i'll just leave this here https://twitter.com/Razer/status/985910700752039936
What timing lol
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i'll just leave this here https://twitter.com/Razer/status/985910700752039936
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Would you happen to know if I can still get the update if I'm rooted via Magisk?
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Would you happen to know if I can still get the update if I'm rooted via Magisk?
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you'll have to unroot first probably
Enviado desde mi Razer Phone mediante Tapatalk
Anyone know if we can just download this somewhere and install it.
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Anyone know if we can just download this somewhere and install it.
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I read in other thread that you can install a VPN app and connect to a US server, then check updates in Settings and it should let you update it
I can see that working el4nimal however I am in California/USA and still cant seem to get the update after reboots and checking.
Try connecting to a UK server as we are being updated, I send this from a freshly updated Razer Phone on Oreo
Covlinuxguy said:
Try connecting to a UK server as we are being updated, I send this from a freshly updated Razer Phone on Oreo
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Good news for us UK guys patiently waiting to see the OTA notification...
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Good news for us UK guys patiently waiting to see the OTA notification...
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If you're not seeing the update message yet, go check in the settings area, just keep tapping the "Check for updates" button. It may take a few bits from your system to spark the update
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If you're not seeing the update message yet, go check in the settings area, just keep tapping the "Check for updates" button. It may take a few bits from your system to spark the update
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No joy so far, tried the Google Framework services trick too. Hmmm :fingers-crossed:
I don't know if it makes any difference but my device is a direct-from-razer Hong Kong import..maybe it's attached to a different server because if that.
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I can see that working el4nimal however I am in California/USA and still cant seem to get the update after reboots and checking.
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I'm on Florida/USA and got the update yesterday without any problem. But try a UK server as Covlinuxguy said.
Just sideload the update https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76252725&postcount=11
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I don't know if it makes any difference but my device is a direct-from-razer Hong Kong import..maybe it's attached to a different server because if that.
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That'll be why then, I'm with 3UK. I tweeted them but no reply yet.
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Just sideload the update https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76252725&postcount=11
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If 3UK aren't getting the update anytime soon I'll debrand and sideload it, just don't really want to as my phones all set up and it is a pita to redo some of the apps I have for work.
Before I buy, just like the title says, any problems or hiccups with unlock and root?
Thanks
Droid_Nut said:
Before I buy, just like the title says, any problems or hiccups with unlock and root?
Thanks
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Not if it's a google version device. Just make sure it is before you buy :good:
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Not if it's a google version device. Just make sure it is before you buy :good:
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Great, I already have a Google Fi model in the shopping cart at the Google store. :good:
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Great, I already have a Google Fi model in the shopping cart at the Google store. :good:
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Nice! Let us ol P2XL users know if you need any help unlocking and rooting. There are many helpful threads to help you on your way. :good:
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Nice! Let us ol P2XL users know if you need any help unlocking and rooting. There are many helpful threads to help you on your way. :good:
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Thanks Badger, what is the best thread to start with?
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Thanks Badger, what is the best thread to start with?
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No problem bruh. Here you go :good::good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418
So I wont see my Pixel until next week, what is the latest stock update, pie or oreo? Once it wears on me, I will probably try a custom rom.
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So I wont see my Pixel until next week, what is the latest stock update, pie or oreo? Once it wears on me, I will probably try a custom rom.
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Latest stock is 9.0 and has been since last August :good:
Fedex had delivery scheduled for Tuesday due to some problem in Tennessee, so I did not bother looking at the tracking today, and they did attempt delivery, and I missed it.
Anyways, where is the best place on the phone to put all the install files so they don't get wiped, since we don't have an external SD?
In my Nexus I have 0, or sdcard?
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Fedex had delivery scheduled for Tuesday due to some problem in Tennessee, so I did not bother looking at the tracking today, and they did attempt delivery, and I missed it.
Anyways, where is the best place on the phone to put all the install files so they don't get wiped, since we don't have an external SD?
In my Nexus I have 0, or sdcard?
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Anywhere on your internal storage will be fine. But here's the deal, when you get your device, unlock it ASAP before you set it up too much, or put any data on it. Unlocking the bootloader is going to wipe your device. Once done, then go to town setting it up. You can do updates with fastboot or OTA's that will not wipe your internal storage data :good:
So I am going to get it, add sim, test it, unlock it, boot the TWRP image from PC, make a nandroid backup, copy backup to PC, boot TWRP image, install latest Pixel factory image, install Magisk, install TWRP zip, reboot system, profit!
How does that sound?
BTW Badger, you are awesome, I wish you had a donate link, you helped me with my 6P, and maybe other devices. :good:
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So I am going to get it, add sim, test it, unlock it, boot the TWRP image from PC, make a nandroid backup, copy backup to PC, boot TWRP image, install latest Pixel factory image, install Magisk, install TWRP zip, reboot system, profit!
How does that sound?
BTW Badger, you are awesome, I wish you had a donate link, you helped me with my 6P, and maybe other devices. :good:
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Thanks bruh, I appreciate the kind words, but it's just fun for me to help folks out.
As far as when you get the device, I'd fire it up, do a minimal setup, then check to see if you get an OTA update, which I think you will, then unlock the bootloader, then go back and set it up, then do your twrp stuff :good:
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Thanks bruh, I appreciate the kind words, but it's just fun for me to help folks out.
As far as when you get the device, I'd fire it up, do a minimal setup, then check to see if you get an OTA update, which I think you will, then unlock the bootloader, then go back and set it up, then do your twrp stuff :good:
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So will it get multiple updates, or just the latest?
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So will it get multiple updates, or just the latest?
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Probably just the latest. Then again, I haven't taken an OTA in years
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Probably just the latest. Then again, I haven't taken an OTA in years
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Usually it takes all available updates, one at a time until it gets to the latest. You have to reboot between each one. I guess I can check against the factory image site, and see how many it needs and if its a lot, flash the latest image?
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Usually it takes all available updates, one at a time until it gets to the latest. You have to reboot between each one.
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Ah, gotchya. Well then depending what version your on, you could either fastboot to the latest monthly or flash the OTA in twrp :good:
Well, one of the dirt bags at FedEx stole the device only out of the box. Seems to be common.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectFi/comments/a1s8wo/another_pixel_3_stolen_from_the_fedex_shipping/
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Well, one of the dirt bags at FedEx stole the device only out of the box. Seems to be common.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectFi/comments/a1s8wo/another_pixel_3_stolen_from_the_fedex_shipping/
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Are you flippin kidding me man! What a rotten piece of worm ridden filth that dude is! Sorry to hear that my friend. That just plain SUCKS! I hate thieves!! ?
Too bad it's not the olden days! :good:
And Google seems to treat each case as if the consumer stole the product out of the box, like what am I going to do with a phone that has a locked IMEI?
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And Google seems to treat each case as if the consumer stole the product out of the box, like what am I going to do with a phone that has a locked IMEI?
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Well I hope they work it out for you and treat you right my friend! :good: