I know that they do a slow roll out process for the OTA's, and all. But, anyone have any clue as to how long the process may take? I have a 6 day old straight from the play store gnex. Not root, or nothing completely stock still.
It depends but should be under a week if not sooner.
It's frustrating that on this phone you need an unlocked bootloader to install a downloaded update package. I didn't bother to unlock my phone when I first got it since with my N1 it wasn't necessary. Having to wait sucks...
pfmiller said:
It's frustrating that on this phone you need an unlocked bootloader to install a downloaded update package. I didn't bother to unlock my phone when I first got it since with my N1 it wasn't necessary. Having to wait sucks...
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you dont have to unlock your bootloader.
you just have to wait for the OTA update to get to your phone. they roll out in batches and are not done all at once.
Yep, supposedly they started rolling out JB already ..
i havent got jack Sh!t yet here in the NYC area
Zepius said:
you dont have to unlock your bootloader.
you just have to wait for the OTA update to get to your phone. they roll out in batches and are not done all at once.
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I know, that's exactly what I'm complaining about though. With my completely stock N1 I didn't have to wait. I know in the past for some people it took weeks before the OTA got to them. Not cool.
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The long awaited froyo update came to my wifes stock phone this morning but mine not yet. i installed the earlie release and then used odin to flash back to the stock 2.1 but I didnt get the update, is it being staggered released? or is it because i efed with my phone. can someone link me to where i can download it and not wait for sprint if thats the problem. I cant wait to see if the bugs were really worked out on my wifes phone but that is hours. away. I hope i am the first to post this news
I recived the ota by doing a hard reset. If you don't want to do that then samsung actually posted the download on their page.
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Do you mean the update that is from sept 16? WTF? I am only 2 weeks behind on readin in the forums so is this new or old news. Is this the earlie release that crashed my gps and had bug city or is it stable? Well I hope its new and the devs can make a real rom flashable from clockwork pre rooted . How did you do a hard reset?
This is a new update. Not one from September. And the initial roll-out started last night and goes through Thursday. You may have not gotten it because you are later on the list than your wife. Or it may be because you effed with your phone. You need to be on di18 to get the update.
well than i have 3 choices, do the samsung method, wait, or try the doexed through clockwork. can anyone tell me of all three which one is best? i am on DI 18 by the way.
The updates ROLL out to random phones... No one knows the pattern. You could get it later today; or be the last one to get it.
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well than i have 3 choices, do the samsung method, wait, or try the doexed through clockwork. can anyone tell me of all three which one is best? i am on DI 18 by the way.
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I used the Samsung method following these instructions and had NO issues at all. I didn't care whether I had to reinstall my apps from the market, it was quick and painless. Phone seems to work great! GPS locked almost instantly, Flash already installed with the update.
If you use this method make sure you remove the battery TWICE, per the instructions.
http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view_us.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=2&PROD_SUB_ID=557&PROD_ID=559&AT_ID=351569
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The long awaited froyo update came to my wifes stock phone this morning but mine not yet. i installed the earlie release and then used odin to flash back to the stock 2.1 but I didnt get the update, is it being staggered released? or is it because i efed with my phone. can someone link me to where i can download it and not wait for sprint if thats the problem. I cant wait to see if the bugs were really worked out on my wifes phone but that is hours. away. I hope i am the first to post this news
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They did announce that they were going to be sending it out in waves over the next 4-5 days.. anyway just flash this update.zip.. this link has the how-to guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=963652
So I have a small question...
I have a Galaxy Nexus, had it since day 30 or so. Updated OTA many times and rooted every time, using the stock ROM so everything is perhaps more simple.
The lady friend has also got a GN. Her phone downloaded the OTA update and is now bugging her to install. She purchased her phone only a couple of months ago. We're on the same build number but my GN won't see the update to 4.2.
Is there a reason for this? Did Google pull the update once they have figured out the December bug and haven't yet fixed it?
I am a little worried as I used the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit to root my 4.1.2 phone but as the toolkit wasn't updated, I used the settings for 4.1.1. I am certain I did this to my partners phone too, but that is the only thing I can think of as to why I haven't got the update.
I'm not totally desperate for it, but just wondering why.
Thanks
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So I have a small question...
I have a Galaxy Nexus, had it since day 30 or so. Updated OTA many times and rooted every time, using the stock ROM so everything is perhaps more simple.
The lady friend has also got a GN. Her phone downloaded the OTA update and is now bugging her to install. She purchased her phone only a couple of months ago. We're on the same build number but my GN won't see the update to 4.2.
Is there a reason for this? Did Google pull the update once they have figured out the December bug and haven't yet fixed it?
I am a little worried as I used the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit to root my 4.1.2 phone but as the toolkit wasn't updated, I used the settings for 4.1.1. I am certain I did this to my partners phone too, but that is the only thing I can think of as to why I haven't got the update.
I'm not totally desperate for it, but just wondering why.
Thanks
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Nobody really knows (afaik) how Google decides which Nexus devices get OTA updates first. I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with how 'old' your device is though. And having root won't affect the OTA update, don't worry. You do need stock recovery though.
Stock recovery?
I don't have anything like CWM installed. My phone is completely stock apart from rooted
Might try re-rooting using the Toolkit as my phone version (just in case) and then just wait I guess. Just a shame it won't see the update as I would have thought once they set the server to show there is a new version, all devices would see it... just like Windows Update for instance.
Man up and do it the right way..
Refer to the root sticky in the Q&A section by Jubakuba..
Beamed from my Grouper.
Hi all, Its been almost 2 years since i did an OTA update on my play and bricked it. Using the first patch that came out to fix this problem of phone not booting, i "destroyed" the bootloader or something or RadioRom and my phone does not accept any sim. it was originally unlocked.
Has anyone come up with a way to revive the play to make calls or something. cos its really depressing having a phone jus lying there wasting away, only to be brought out when needed for navigation or games.
Someone please helppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp
Assuming your radio/sim is in working condition, I don't particularly see how bricking your phone can cause the phone to act like that. Have you tried flashing the stock firmware on again after it was bricked? And have you tried reunlocking the phone and putting on a custom rom/kernel?
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Assuming your radio/sim is in working condition, I don't particularly see how bricking your phone can cause the phone to act like that. Have you tried flashing the stock firmware on again after it was bricked? And have you tried reunlocking the phone and putting on a custom rom/kernel?
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about 2 years back, shortly after this phone came out, a problem was noted with OTA updates on unlocked bootloader.
The phone was bought "sim-free" or factory unlocked depending on which nomenclature is correct.
With an unlocked bootloader, the OTA update caused the phone to go dead.
in a haste to get the phone working again, a patch was released which broke the radio rom but got your phone to boot again. i believe the initial patch was released by BLAGUS.
well that killed my radio and now, no sim inserted works.
I reinstalled the stock firmware on it. tried several variants from different regions in the hope that it might work. was getting help from Wazz, Blagus and Bin4ry but seems they've moved on to more important projects now.
2 years ago, I would've brought my phone to the carrier. While your warranty would have been voided, you still should've been able to tell them that it is THEIR fault that it's not working since it was their OTA update that broke the phone. At the very least, they should've been able to get you a discount on a replacement Xperia Play, or at least I think they would have if they wanted to keep a happy customer.
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about 2 years back, shortly after this phone came out, a problem was noted with OTA updates on unlocked bootloader.
The phone was bought "sim-free" or factory unlocked depending on which nomenclature is correct.
With an unlocked bootloader, the OTA update caused the phone to go dead.
in a haste to get the phone working again, a patch was released which broke the radio rom but got your phone to boot again. i believe the initial patch was released by BLAGUS.
well that killed my radio and now, no sim inserted works.
I reinstalled the stock firmware on it. tried several variants from different regions in the hope that it might work. was getting help from Wazz, Blagus and Bin4ry but seems they've moved on to more important projects now.
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Alright, I understand now. I wish I knew more, so I could help you out.
Was this the patch you used? I believe I used this ftf to relock my bootloader when my phone was bricked after I accepted an OTA update, just as you did. My radio never had any issues, though.. That said, my phone was sim-locked, since I have the R800x, so maybe that has something to do with it..
I'm still waiting for the ota here in Wisconsin. Once I get the notification for it, wouldn't it be easiest to relock my phone and then just take the ota? ZvB is capable of being rooted by users that accidentally took the ota right? I'm rooted unlocked and running imperium now. The other question is maybe I'd be best to wait for a jb ROM? Would that b as simple as flashing the zip in twrp? No returning to stock or rerooting/unlocking? Thanks alot
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I'm still waiting for the ota here in Wisconsin. Once I get the notification for it, wouldn't it be easiest to relock my phone and then just take the ota? ZvB is capable of being rooted by users that accidentally took the ota right? I'm rooted unlocked and running imperium now. The other question is maybe I'd be best to wait for a jb ROM? Would that b as simple as flashing the zip in twrp? No returning to stock or rerooting/unlocking? Thanks alot
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You are probably correct that waiting will be easier. We still don't have a way to unlock it either. You can take the OTA. In the end you will get the same result.
The problem with waiting is.....it takes to long. You don't to control when it happens. You might be at work. You could be in the movie theatre. You could be on a date or worse. What will you do in those moments if the update comes?
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You are probably correct that waiting will be easier. We still don't have a way to unlock it either. You can take the OTA. In the end you will get the same result.
The problem with waiting is.....it takes to long. You don't to control when it happens. You might be at work. You could be in the movie theatre. You could be on a date or worse. What will you do in those moments if the update comes?
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So to take the ota, just relock and then download it and let it do its thing?
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So to take the ota, just relock and then download it and let it do its thing?
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Yes, you can just flash it. But you must be on a stock. And I mean stock. Not a stock rom. You must be on original stock. The only changes that can be made are root and recovery. But, if you are stock and have twrp, then yes. You can just flash it. When you hit reboot it will ask if you want to keep root.
The guide I posted was for everyone. Everyone includes people who aren't on stock still.
I am a bit confused by all the posts about this subject
I would like to unlock my phone, for future rooting, when everything is more stable, meanwhile I want to get OTA updates on the phone "automaticaly", is that possible
You can definitely unlock the bootloader and still receive OTA.
And for your first point, rooting is plenty stable already, so no need to wait for that. Though if you aren't well versed in fastboot or root upgrade processes, you should definitely read all the most recent guides on it to make your transition smoother.
Thank you :good:
I did my share of rooting with Samsung S1, S3 and S5
Then bougth an LG V10, had to buy a "IMAGE" from a Chinese guy, using Alibaba "paypal" in chinese, to be able to activate LTE 20
Have been quiet for a couple of years, and didnt really have the need to root to have the V10 doing what I wanted, but want to be able to root if I have too much free time
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Thank you :good:
I did my share of rooting with Samsung S1, S3 and S5
Then bougth an LG V10, had to buy a "IMAGE" from a Chinese guy, using Alibaba "paypal" in chinese, to be able to activate LTE 20
Have been quiet for a couple of years, and didnt really have the need to root to have the V10 doing what I wanted, but want to be able to root if I have too much free time
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You will probably find this less confusing than Odin. But you need to read up on using latest SDK, adb, fastboot, etc.
We're now using Magisk to root and be able to use Paypal.
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You will probably find this less confusing than Odin. But you need to read up on using latest SDK, adb, fastboot, etc.
We're now using Magisk to root and be able to use Paypal.
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Thanks, I work with IT, and already used adb to enable LTE frequencies on my LG V10. And of course I have been reading about Magisk, but will wait for more stable versions
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Thanks, I work with IT, and already used adb to enable LTE frequencies on my LG V10. And of course I have been reading about Magisk, but will wait for more stable versions
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There's issues with Magisk and some other phones, but topjohnwu has a Pixel 2 I believe, so he tests on that.
Magisk for our phones is perfectly stable, the only issue is people don't like the dtbo image being edited to remove AVB 2.0/dm-verity.
My bootloader is unlocked on my XL 2 and I am on Verizon. I have yet to get the January OTA. I haven't gotten an OTA since I got the phone in October
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My bootloader is unlocked on my XL 2 and I am on Verizon. I have yet to get the January OTA. I haven't gotten an OTA since I got the phone in October
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Strange, there was at least an update in January
Nov, Dec and January .....I have had to flash the full image if all 3. No OTA has ever come to this device
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Nov, Dec and January .....I have had to flash the full image if all 3. No OTA has ever come to this device
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Why? I want OTA updates...
I'm not sure why they just have not come to my phone.
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I'm not sure why they just have not come to my phone.
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You only unlocked the bootloader? Maybe because it is Verizon, the bootloader is supposed to to be locked!
I can't see that being the reason as I bought the phone from the Google store
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I can't see that being the reason as I bought the phone from the Google store
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Sounds strange, maybe you updated before OTA was available for Verizon...
In 2 weeks I get mine, going to unlock before any update, it was bought December, so it has at least one update missing...
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I can't see that being the reason as I bought the phone from the Google store
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You can buy the locked Verizon phone from the Google Store, but apparently you ordered the correct one (unlocked, carrier free). Devices on the Verizon network (both locked and unlocked) receive regular OTAs, so don't worry- the status of the bootloader has nothing to do with why your device hasn't received the update yet. The difference is having the unlocked variant, you don't have to use Verizon specific images, and you can change carriers at any time, including internationally. Usually with just a SIM card change.
The OTA updates are staged randomly and roll out over a couple of weeks. Your OTA will eventually come by itself. Sometimes people wait a month (or even longer). If you don't want to wait, then just download the OTA and sideload it. Every month, the new OTAs (and full images) are posted by Google. You are free to download and flash them. Instructions on how to do this are provided by Google at the top of the download page. You don't even need to be bootloader unlocked to sideload OTAs.
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You can buy the locked Verizon phone from the Google Store, but apparently you ordered the correct one (unlocked, carrier free). Devices on the Verizon network (both locked and unlocked) receive regular OTAs, so don't worry- the status of the bootloader has nothing to do with why your device hasn't received the update yet. The difference is having the unlocked variant, you don't have to use Verizon specific images, and you can change carriers at any time, including internationally. Usually with just a SIM card change.
The OTA updates are staged randomly and roll out over a couple of weeks. Your OTA will eventually come by itself. Sometimes people wait a month (or even longer). If you don't want to wait, then just download the OTA and sideload it. Every month, the new OTAs (and full images) are posted by Google. You are free to download and flash them. Instructions on how to do this are provided by Google at the top of the download page. You don't even need to be bootloader unlocked to sideload OTAs.
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Thanks I know how to sideload or flash the full image but just was hoping I wouldn't have to again and again
Are your phones enrolled on the Android Beta Program ? My P2 was and I never got the Jan. Update till I Unenrolled from the beta program. Immediately afterwards I checked and Jan update was available.