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Actual (2010-06-27) hosts file

Because AdFree is not working on Desire:
I've made hosts file which is compilation of two lists and some manual additions (for correct blocking of admob). So I decided to share with my list. Use it if You want to. Please tell me if this forum is wrong for that list.

Sorry for the n00b question but how do you install this?

Nice one mate. You've just reminded me I needed to redo my hosts file after installing Modaco Froyo, and I might as well use yours as it'll be more up to date than mine.

Ghisy said:
Sorry for the n00b question but how do you install this?
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ditto this, instructions for us noobies?

unzip the host file
than enter recovery
adb-windows shell mount /system
adb-windows shell mv /system/etc/hosts /sdcard/backuphost
adb push c:\hosts /system/etc
that should wrok if you unziped hosts.zip to c:\ and if something goes wrong you have your original hosts file backed up in /sdcard/backuphost
hope this helps
p.s. i didn't try this

did everything, and adfree is still not working in froyo...
Thanks anyway!
Edit: Now, Adfree FCs!
Edit 2: I did it again and it worked!

Could someone please create a zip file, that can be falshed through clockworkmod recovery? This would be fantastic.

Try this, mate. [Click!]

dnlgee said:
Try this, mate. [Click!]
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Thanks dnlgee I put it in my repo on ROM Manager

This is great, thanks for sharing - it seems to work great. I might go back to a stock hosts though - I like to block ads when browsing, but I feel bad about doing it for ad-supported applications. That's just me though

shawe_ewahs said:
Thanks dnlgee I put it in my repo on ROM Manager
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No worries, just checked your repo, there's a lot of stuff there haha.

dnlgee said:
No worries, just checked your repo, there's a lot of stuff there haha.
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Yes, trying to do thinks more easy for all people

Thank you. I have been looking for this for a long time

Great work, it worked a charm until I changed to a new rom, went to use it again and it was gone from the downloads in Rom Manager.
Big thanks.
Panic over, It was saved as a download on my SD card, Rom Manager flashed it again from the saved location no problem.
Love it.

danbst said:
Your stuff is gone from Rom Manager it seems mate.
Would I be right in assuming I can put this on my card renamed as update.zip (if I need to?)
Use rom manager to boot into recovery and flash it manually?
Great work BTW, it worked a charm until I changed to a new rom, went to use it again and as I say it was gone.
Big thanks.
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You don't need to rename the zip file if you're using ROM Manager, but yes you should be able to install this through the manager.
If you can't download it through the ROM Manager report, my link is always online and will be updated when possible.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

Just a confused question;
If we have a rooted device, what's the reason for having to use the recovery menu? Can you not simply overwrite the file?
Thanks

Yea you can, provided you reboot into recovery and mount the system, then pull or push the device back into the system.
Either way you need to boot into recovery as there's no root method that fully allows read/write access for the Desire at the moment.

Psy-Blade said:
Just a confused question;
If we have a rooted device, what's the reason for having to use the recovery menu? Can you not simply overwrite the file?
Thanks
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It should work like this. Unfortunatelly you can't mount system partition as read/write. That is because system is blocking this in some way.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Another quick one:
I used the zip file which people are using in the rom manager. I rebooted into clockwork and selected apply update from zip and selected the file. Appears I broke the system though lol .
Is this not the right way of doing it?
Also how do you type commands in the recovery? :S

dnlgee said:
Try this, mate. [Click!]
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Link dead ??!! "File does not exist. Make sure you specified correct file name."

JB OTA won't install- says install untrusted zip? in cwm

I started doing the Google framework force stop and clear cache today while on wifi and was prompted after 5 or 6 tries. It downloaded, verified download, rebooted and TRIED to install. About 15% through, it said untrusted zip and cwm screen popped up top and asked 'install untrusted zip?' Of course I hit yes.. why isn't it trusted? Its straight from the carrier. Anyway it immediately said installation aborted. I repeated this process again and got the same results. Please someone help. Now that JB is finally here my phone won't take it???
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Your phone is rooted? If yes you can't install OTA updates

I'm rooted yes. So what do I do? Unroot?
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htc_woe_is_me said:
I started doing the Google framework force stop and clear cache today while on wifi and was prompted after 5 or 6 tries. It downloaded, verified download, rebooted and TRIED to install. About 15% through, it said untrusted zip and cwm screen popped up top and asked 'install untrusted zip?' Of course I hit yes.. why isn't it trusted? Its straight from the carrier. Anyway it immediately said installation aborted. I repeated this process again and got the same results. Please someone help. Now that JB is finally here my phone won't take it???
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If you have CWM flashed, you have to manually flash the update -- it won't install over-the-air. If you want to install it over-the-air, flash back the stock recovery then accept the update.
polimeno said:
Your phone is rooted? If yes you can't install OTA updates
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Not true. Root makes no difference.

efrant said:
If you have CWM flashed, you have to manually flash the update -- it won't install over-the-air. If you want to install it over-the-air, flash back the stock recovery then accept the update.
Not true. Root makes no difference.
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So either way I will lose all my settings, home screens and what not?
I used Galaxy Nexus Toolkit to do all of my rooting, installing CWM and all-- is there a way to accomplish what I need to on there?

efrant said:
If you have CWM flashed, you have to manually flash the update -- it won't install over-the-air. If you want to install it over-the-air, flash back the stock recovery then accept the update.
Not true. Root makes no difference.
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It's exact. But root can only be done if you have bootloader unlocked, and with unlocked bootloader can not install OTA updates

htc_woe_is_me said:
So either way I will lose all my settings, home screens and what not?
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No, updating using an OTA update file will NOT make you lose anything.
htc_woe_is_me said:
I used Galaxy Nexus Toolkit to do all of my rooting, installing CWM and all-- is there a way to accomplish what I need to on there?
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I can't help you out with the toolkit, but have a look at my signature for some useful links on doing things without a toolkit.

efrant said:
No, updating using an OTA update file will NOT make you lose anything.
I can't help you out with the toolkit, but have a look at my signature for some useful links on doing things without a toolkit.
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OK, so the best thing would be to flash the stock recovery? Sorry for all the questions, and I really appreciate all your help. I swear I used to know how to do this crap on my Dinc, but it's been years since I did all that.

htc_woe_is_me said:
OK, so the best thing would be to flash the stock recovery? Sorry for all the questions, and I really appreciate all your help. I swear I used to know how to do this crap on my Dinc, but it's been years since I did all that.
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Go to the Google page with all the images and download the mysid IMM76K image, extract the recovery.img from within, and flash it using fastboot: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

efrant said:
Go to the Google page with all the images and download the mysid IMM76K image, extract the recovery.img from within, and flash it using fastboot: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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OK, I'm trying this now... I downloaded the images from Google.. extracted its contents... found the recovery image file. Do I need to put that file into a zip file?

htc_woe_is_me said:
OK, I'm trying this now... I downloaded the images from Google.. extracted its contents... found the recovery image file. Do I need to put that file into a zip file?
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Gnex Toolkit wasn't working because of some missing file... re-installed it and flashed the stock recovery via Gnex Toolkit (I think). Is there a way to check which recovery is running? Anyway, if it is indeed stock, I just got prompted again for the OTA JB update.. it's installing now.... fingers crossed!!!
..OK so now it rebooted... started installing, got about halfway through.. paused, then it went to the stock recovery screen and stayed with a red triangle around an exclamation point! What is happening here?!
I have now re-locked the bootloader and received the prompt for OTA again....

Still won't work for me. I've tried even flashing the stock image and it won't install at all. Actually nothing is installing.
I've never done anything to the phone besides unlocking the BL and rooting and switching to CWM. It seems to have something to do with the SD mount.. nut then again I have no idea.
Where's all the Android gurus at?
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htc_woe_is_me said:
Still won't work for me. I've tried even flashing the stock image and it won't install at all. Actually nothing is installing.
I've never done anything to the phone besides unlocking the BL and rooting and switching to CWM. It seems to have something to do with the SD mount.. nut then again I have no idea.
Where's all the Android gurus at?
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Follow the instructions in the "update" link in my signature.
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Guys i am having this EXACT problem, except on a S4 (I337M to be exact)
Here is my thread with the details
http://forums.androidcentral.com/as...t-update-ota-failure-using-triangle-away.html
But basically, im just wondering how i can get stock recovery back and get this ota to work!!!
Thanks!

Yet another jb guide.

1. you have to be rooted and on STOCK ZV9. the easiest way in my option is to lgnpst. here is a guide http://pastebin.com/g8hXBaaA
use this v9 tot file instead of the v7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091883&highlight=tot
2. you need to root v9 with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
3. you need to download the update zip and rename it update.zip. http://d-h.st/0a9
4. you need to move update.zip to /cache using a file explorer (this is why you need root)
5. reboot into stock recovery. get into stock recovery by holding vol down+ home button+ power button until captive lights flash then release.
for some people programs such as romtoolbox's rebooter works and for others it doesnt but you can try.
6. choose "apply update from cache." then "update.zip"
7. you are now running JB.
8. restore root by using root keeper
9. if you want to reroot use the same method for zv9 above
Congrats, you have rooted jellybean!
LASTLY! Im not responsible for what you do to your phone!!!
Thanks to:
engine95
klyang88
jhgti
ALBERTOSCLN
fiddy619
kc_exactly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38549284
any problems or fixes just let me know

javskies said:
Since people have been having problems or whatever with Kc's guide I am posting the link to the original way to flash jb which worked for me and others. All thanks go to him for making this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38549284
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Hey, if they follow that method won't they be soft bricked the first time they reboot their phone?

kc_exactly said:
Hey, if they follow that method won't they be soft bricked the first time they reboot their phone?
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Welp didn't notice that was in there lol. Thanks for the catch
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium

so i made an actual guide because i did this in the car since kc removed his at the time.
here is the updated version which shouldn't cause a brick except for a few that make a mistake here or there.

Noob Question about this guide
First of all, thank you all for what you do for the Android community
I am obviously a noob, so please bear with me.
I recently used engine95's guide to root and unlock my Sprint LG Optimus G. It was simple and worked perfectly. I have not yet had a chance to attempt flashing any rom's and just noticed that I can actually have Jelly Bean now. So, I am rooted and unlocked. I have recently downloaded Titanium Backup, FreeGee, ROM Manager, Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, and ES File Explorer. I chose TWRP during the unlock procedure with FreeGee. I am now running Titanium Backup on everything (seems to be stuck at 96% with YouTube).
I am about to run through javskies guide to flashing JB (this guide just made more sense to me). I am hoping Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper will keep me from having to root again after the update, but if not, I think I can handle rooting again.
My main questions are:
1) I noticed something in another post about uninstalling FreeGee due to its current incompatibility with JB. Is this correct?
2) Looking at step 4 of javskies guide
4. you need to move update.zip to /cache using a file explorer (this is why you need root)
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, I noticed that I do not see a file named 'cache' either when using ES File Explorer or Windows Explorer. (I haven't figured out how to paste a screenshot into a post, so I attached a JPEG screenshot.)
3) Because I did not see the /cache folder, I looked at the Flashing Guide and now I am even more confused because the steps for
ROM update without SDcard
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seem a bit out of my leauge...or maybe I am being lazy.
4) How would you all handle a wife/significant other who wants to kill me for spending hours on end reading through posts?
Honestly, if I can grasp how to manage the .zip file correctly in this procedure, I am sure I will be fine.
Because I know it matters...quick thanks to javskies, engine95, fiddy619, and kc_exactly for (unknowingly) getting me this far. Also to _Epic, who apparently is losing his patience with Android illiterates, like myself
Good grief, I hope this post ends up looking right...it is my very first time posting...(just noticed the 'preview' button.)
Thanks guys!

Cache is a folder in the root directory. That is the very bottom of directories. If your rooted you will see it. Put the file there.
And freegee is not compatible for the jelly bean update. So, you are correct to remove it. It will cause a soft brick.
The app is safe just sitting there. But if you run it after the update you will have problems. So, I would remove it for now. Out of sight, out of mind.
Part of the steps to fix the soft brick will be too format the whole phone. So, remove it. The creator of the app is a very active member here on xda. He is working on a fix. Just check back on xda. We will all know when it is fixed.
And it doesn't bother me what guide you use. If you read the bottom of my guide it is basically the same as this one.
I am not a hater. I like to help everyone. There is no competition.
The update process is confusing for new people. There is no way around it. Just follow the steps and you will be fine.
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As for the wife. Just say what we all do.
"Honey, I am sorry, I have to fix my phone."
Or
"Hey, one sec, I have to fix my phone"
Basically, any combination of something like that usually works.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium

Also just a heads up, after u download esfile explorer, u need to go to settings and way towards the bottom there r root settings. Make sure u have the appropriate options checked so u can back out of your sdcard folder. Super user will ask u to grant permission once u check the first option. Grant it. That way u can get to that cache folder that you need.

bowhunt2005 said:
Also just a heads up, after u download esfile explorer, u need to go to settings and way towards the bottom there r root settings. Make sure u have the appropriate options checked so u can back out of your sdcard folder. Super user will ask u to grant permission once u check the first option. Grant it. That way u can get to that cache folder that you need.
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Thank you, bowhunt. I was feeling a bit too stupid to ask again after kc's thoughtful response. I will stop googling how to access the root folder now :victory:

I cant get through step one. LGNPST keeps giving me a "the file path is empty" message

riceatusc said:
I cant get through step one. LGNPST keeps giving me a "the file path is empty" message
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Make sure you clicked both folder icons at the bottom of the window. If you used the automatic one you should be able to pick the ls970 dll and the second one is the for the .tot you downloaded
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uncle_seuss said:
Make sure you clicked both folder icons at the bottom of the window. If you used the automatic one you should be able to pick the ls970 dll and the second one is the for the .tot you downloaded
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Well now I feel like an idiot for missing something so simple. haha. Thanks

Finally got the downloaded zip file to the cache folder. Rebooting to recovery takes me to TWRP. Install failed. Is it because I am unlocked? Do I need to return to stock and re-root?
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ThrillerNstinct said:
Finally got the downloaded zip file to the cache folder. Rebooting to recovery takes me to TWRP. Install failed. Is it because I am unlocked? Do I need to return to stock and re-root?
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This guide is geared more to people who are already unlocked. Check this one to flash via twrp http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169074
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This guide worked well for me - I'm now ZVB stock rooted (not unlocked but do have FreeGee bought and installed). The hardest part was getting recovery to boot

Thanks javskies, your guide worked perfectly. I'm now back to stock rooted ZVB.
I dont know why this guide has been lost in the forums. I coudnt find it until you helped me out javskies.
This guide is perfect for those who want stock zvb that have locked phones.

EFEXR said:
Thanks javskies, your guide worked perfectly. I'm now back to stock rooted ZVB.
I dont know why this guide has been lost in the forums. I coudnt find it until you helped me out javskies.
This guide is perfect for those who want stock zvb that have locked phones.
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No problem. This guide is now pretty much just for people in your situation since we have stock roms and the otas so not many are really going to need it. I'm very glad it helped you out and it sucks to hear that shelnutt couldn't help your situation :/
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javskies said:
No problem. This guide is now pretty much just for people in your situation since we have stock roms and the otas so not many are really going to need it. I'm very glad it helped you out and it sucks to hear that shelnutt couldn't help your situation :/
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
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Actually, shelnutt had a way but he said there was also a risk of bricking my phone. I told him I couldnt because I dont have insurance nor do I have a backup phone. I will do it his way within time once I can get a backup phone. Hopefully, within two months.
He also said there were many people in the same situation that can't unlock phone. He's also trying to find the problem and work out a solution in the future.

EFEXR said:
Actually, shelnutt had a way but he said there was also a risk of bricking my phone. I told him I couldnt because I dont have insurance nor do I have a backup phone. I will do it his way within time once I can get a backup phone. Hopefully, within two months.
He also said there were many people in the same situation that can't unlock phone. He's also trying to find the problem and work out a solution in the future.
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good to hear he's working out the kinks! hopefully he gets its before youre replacement phone so you can flash some of the great roms for this phone. gotta love the devs lol

How to prevent OTA on stock rooted VZW HTC One

Using Root explorer (or another filesystem app with write access) go to /system/app/
search "dm"
add ".bak" to the following files (filename.apk becomes filename.apk.bak). you don't need to add the .bak to the odex files. that's just extra work
DMcommandService.apk
HtcCdmaMccProvider.apk
HtcOMADM_SettingsPlugin_VZW.apk
HtcOMADM_VZW.apk
This will make it so the apps are not functional, but you didn't (re)move them, so it can easily be undone, should you chose to. Once you do this you won't see "software update" option in the system settings and it won't be able to auto-check either. you may have to reboot to see the changes.
I've been running like this for a few days with no instability. everything is working 100%. I probably disabled more apps than necessary to prevent the OTA, but I wanted to be sure and, like I said, there's no negative results so far.
If your phone has already downloaded the OTA but hasn't installed it, you can find the file in /cache/fumo and remove it. If the notification doesn't disappear on reboot, accept the update, let it fail (since you deleted the file), and the notification to install should go away
EDIT: andybones has been kind enough to upload a flashable ZIP that will remove the OTA apks as well as the firmware file, in case your phone already downloaded, but did not yet install, the update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46380185&postcount=13

The downloaded OTAPkg.zip was put in the "downloads" folder.
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kdj67f said:
The downloaded OTAPkg.zip was put in the "downloads" folder.
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No. /cache/fumo in the root directory of your phone. (Root browser mode required). If you have one in downloads its because you downloaded it from your browser.
Op-
What do you have against the ota ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469057
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I didn't download it from a browser, but I did let the update failure out on installation so it would stop nagging me.
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kdj67f said:
I didn't download it from a browser, but I did let the update failure out on installation so it would stop nagging me.
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It would not have downloaded to "downloads". Trust me on that. Check your /cache/fumo directory.
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I just did. Empty folder. Using ES file explorer. I don't think I moved files for any reason, but I guess I could have accidentally moved that. I will take your word for it though.
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kdj67f said:
I just did. Empty folder. Using ES file explorer. I don't think I moved files for any reason, but I guess I could have accidentally moved that. I will take your word for it though.
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Yep....if that file was present you'd be getting the nag. That's where they download to so anyone looking to follow op can delete theirs there.
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dottat said:
No. /cache/fumo in the root directory of your phone. (Root browser mode required). If you have one in downloads its because you downloaded it from your browser.
Op-
What do you have against the ota ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469057
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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that file is made to work while retaining S-Off. it's sideloaded, so technically not an "OTA" update. OTAs have a habit of losing people's root, and generally being a nuisance. I don't have anything against updating software. just trying to help people stay one step ahead of Verizon and HTC ruining our fun.
and yeah, it DEFINITELY didn't download to downloads. lol

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Yep....if that file was present you'd be getting the nag. That's where they download to so anyone looking to follow op can delete theirs there.
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Using ES Root explorer and a few others, there is no fumo folder in my cache folder
I keep getting the nag, and I have looked everywhere for a file called OTAPkg.zip where else would it be hiding??

TidusWulf said:
that file is made to work while retaining S-Off. it's sideloaded, so technically not an "OTA" update. OTAs have a habit of losing people's root, and generally being a nuisance. I don't have anything against updating software. just trying to help people stay one step ahead of Verizon and HTC ruining our fun.
and yeah, it DEFINITELY didn't download to downloads. lol
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Read the thread I posted bro. Its straight up ota firmware and all . S-off is unaffected.
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Anthrax79 said:
Using ES Root explorer and a few others, there is no fumo folder in my cache folder
I keep getting the nag, and I have looked everywhere for a file called OTAPkg.zip where else would it be hiding??
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Did you mount it as root explorer ? Otherwise you won't see the folder
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I misunderstood when I read that topic.
and while the current .8 to .10 may be of no consequence, we can't say for sure when the NEXT update comes out, what will happen, so this topic is just for preventative measures.

TidusWulf said:
I misunderstood when I read that topic.
and while the current .8 to .10 may be of no consequence, we can't say for sure when the NEXT update comes out, what will happen, so this topic is just for preventative measures.
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We agree on that point. Note the location I gave you for downloaded updates. Your file explorer must be in root mode or you won't see any files/folders in /cache. (There should be a couple)
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Just flash this http://d-h.st/tfE and it will remove the OTA if it already was downloaded, along with the files needed to be removed.
And while I'm here it's always good to remind, as maybe someone doesn't know.
NEVER take an OTA, if you are rooted, and want to STAY rooted.
It very well could take away S-OFF.
Wait until it's confirmed or, just wait for a ROM to be made based off of it and flash the firmware and it's the exact same and you keep your S-OFF.

So, I deleted the downloaded update file and let the update process run again, and ES file explorer (actually ES download manager that was part of file explorer) was copying the update to the download folder. So, you guys were right, it was something I was doing wrong. Thanks for setting me straight!
So, I let the update download and run, then it fails out (knowing I have CWM recovery installed) and the nag goes away without updating my phone. I accidentally let it update when I was at work and didn't notice until it rebooted. I don't recommend anybody let it run and fail, but that is what happened to me.

andybones said:
Just flash this http://d-h.st/tfE and it will remove the OTA if it already was downloaded, along with the files needed to be removed.
And while I'm here it's always good to remind, as maybe someone doesn't know.
NEVER take an OTA, if you are rooted, and want to STAY rooted.
It very well could take away S-OFF.
Wait until it's confirmed or, just wait for a ROM to be made based off of it and flash the firmware and it's the exact same and you keep your S-OFF.
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Has anyone tried to accept the OTA after being stock rooted? I know there isn't a whole lot of changes in the update...but wondering if flashing a new recovery to accept is even necessary with such a minor update...

brymaster5000 said:
Has anyone tried to accept the OTA after being stock rooted? I know there isn't a whole lot of changes in the update...but wondering if flashing a new recovery to accept is even necessary with such a minor update...
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I've read if you have S-OFF you CAN accept the OTA.

brymaster5000 said:
Has anyone tried to accept the OTA after being stock rooted? I know there isn't a whole lot of changes in the update...but wondering if flashing a new recovery to accept is even necessary with such a minor update...
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I posted a link to my thread showing how I did it earlier in the thread...
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TidusWulf said:
Using Root explorer (or another filesystem app with write access) go to /system/app/
search "dm"
add ".bak" to the following files (filename.apk becomes filename.apk.bak). you don't need to add the .bak to the odex files. that's just extra work
DMcommandService.apk
HtcCdmaMccProvider.apk
HtcOMADM_SettingsPlugin_VZW.apk
HtcOMADM_VZW.apk
This will make it so the apps are not functional, but you didn't (re)move them, so it can easily be undone, should you chose to. Once you do this you won't see "software update" option in the system settings and it won't be able to auto-check either. you may have to reboot to see the changes.
I've been running like this for a few days with no instability. everything is working 100%. I probably disabled more apps than necessary to prevent the OTA, but I wanted to be sure and, like I said, there's no negative results so far.
If your phone has already downloaded the OTA but hasn't installed it, you can find the file in /cache/fumo and remove it. If the notification doesn't disappear on reboot, accept the update, let it fail (since you deleted the file), and the notification to install should go away
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Thanks for this, worked great!

TidusWulf said:
Using Root explorer (or another filesystem app with write access) go to /system/app/
search "dm"
add ".bak" to the following files (filename.apk becomes filename.apk.bak). you don't need to add the .bak to the odex files. that's just extra work
DMcommandService.apk
HtcCdmaMccProvider.apk
HtcOMADM_SettingsPlugin_VZW.apk
HtcOMADM_VZW.apk
This will make it so the apps are not functional, but you didn't (re)move them, so it can easily be undone, should you chose to. Once you do this you won't see "software update" option in the system settings and it won't be able to auto-check either. you may have to reboot to see the changes.
I've been running like this for a few days with no instability. everything is working 100%. I probably disabled more apps than necessary
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I purchased a factory refurbished Verizon HTC One on eBay with the intention of flashing to PagePlus. Before I had it flashed I rooted it and renamed these files. I wanted to prevent the OTA updates because I did not want them to break the flash.
I found that I was unable to get the phone flashed because we could never get the DM Command Service window to appear. I eventually realized that my renaming these files (undoubtedly the first one) caused the problem.
I returned the files to their original names and was able to get the phone flashed.
I have renamed the last three files. I'll post here if this is effective in stopping the updates. Verizon is supposed to push out Android 4.4 shortly.

cdavidhess said:
I purchased a factory refurbished Verizon HTC One on eBay with the intention of flashing to PagePlus. Before I had it flashed I rooted it and renamed these files. I wanted to prevent the OTA updates because I did not want them to break the flash.
I found that I was unable to get the phone flashed because we could never get the DM Command Service window to appear. I eventually realized that my renaming these files (undoubtedly the first one) caused the problem.
I returned the files to their original names and was able to get the phone flashed.
I have renamed the last three files. I'll post here if this is effective in stopping the updates. Verizon is supposed to push out Android 4.4 shortly.
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Great thread!
This is what I do when I flash New Roma as well, but to be more or less safe this is what I do.
I let the Rom fully boot up
Let phone get passed the hands free activation*a must*
With es file explorer or in recovery then change file names, for me I don't change the vdmclient one only till recently.
In recovery you just system go to system/app and change the names.

no marshmellow for uk 3 lg g4 yet

is there anyone else who has not had the latest update ? i just checked today and i am told i am using the latest firmware. i am hoping when it does arrive here..it gets rid of the mirrorlink issue and the lag (how can a powerful phone like this have lag)

flash30 said:
is there anyone else who has not had the latest update ? i just checked today and i am told i am using the latest firmware. i am hoping when it does arrive here..it gets rid of the mirrorlink issue and the lag (how can a powerful phone like this have lag)
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I'm on 3 UK mate, and I flashed this one without any issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/stock-h815-20d-images-kdz-flashable-t3301366

baileyjr said:
I'm on 3 UK mate, and I flashed this one without any issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/stock-h815-20d-images-kdz-flashable-t3301366
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I did too!I just deleted the cust folder to get rid of that annoying message on boot and all is smoooth!
Got so sick of waiting for three to update.

BadPotato said:
I am too!I just deleted the cust folder to get rid of that annoying message on boot and all is smoooth!
Got so sick of waiting for three to update.
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Oh cool, I was looking for a fix for that. Just deleted it and got rid of the annoying popup. Thanks for that

baileyjr said:
Oh cool, I was looking for a fix for that. Just deleted it and got rid of the annoying popup. Thanks for that
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No problem! glad I could help!!

thanks i may give this a shot..is it safe ? can i easy restore it has i am on contract with three.
thanks

flash30 said:
thanks i may give this a shot..is it safe ? can i easy restore it has i am on contract with three.
thanks
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Yes just install it with LG UP

flash30 said:
thanks i may give this a shot..is it safe ? can i easy restore it has i am on contract with three.
thanks
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yeah it's safe!
If you need to go back to stock you can use lgup to flash the stock three 10E Kdz from here.
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G4/United+Kingdom/

i have downloaded mm LG-H81520D-Flashable.COMPLETE.zip installed lgup...my phone is showing got bin.file ticked went to add from the folder and there are no kdz file in the folder. so its not possible to do it this way without root

You've loaded the wrong file, follow the link further down to find the correct location for kdz file, untick bin once you have downloaded it to reveal kdz, don't forget to retick after along with upgrade!
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But would like to know how to get rid of the pop up box on boot up however! Anyone?

bootruss said:
You've loaded the wrong file, follow the link further down to find the correct location for kdz file, untick bin once you have downloaded it to reveal kdz, don't forget to retick after along with upgrade!
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But would like to know how to get rid of the pop up box on boot up however! Anyone?
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Hey!
If you're rooted just use a file explorer and go to
/device
and delete the Cust folder
and then reboot.
that will stop the pop up from happening again.
If you're not rooted then I'm not sure you can remove it. There might be a way but I'm not sure

Can see the Cust. Folder from es file explorer, got about 6 folders in it, just delete the lot?

bootruss said:
Can see the Cust. Folder from es file explorer, got about 6 folders in it, just delete the lot?
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Yeah that's it just delete the whole cust folder and it will all be good!

Ha, just tried and said couldn't be deleted, will have to root then! What method did you use?

bootruss said:
Ha, just tried and said couldn't be deleted, will have to root then! What method did you use?
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I just flashed TWRP 3.0.0 and then flashed the latest chainfire BETA supersu v 2.67 zip
I just followed this guide
http://www.androidrootguide.com/2015/06/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-and-root-lg-g4-h815.html
But used the most recent TWRP and SUPERSU.
Have you already got your bootloader unlocked?

i have tried unticking bin file...ticking the bin file..tried has zip folder tried unzipping and all i get its blank i have looked in the folders and there is no kdz.
this is all i see 2 folders bootloader, meta-inf (inside many folders i get to android -update binary and updater script) under these 2 folders are boot, cust, modem,persist and system.
thats all i see

flash30 said:
i have tried unticking bin file...ticking the bin file..tried has zip folder tried unzipping and all i get its blank i have looked in the folders and there is no kdz.
this is all i see 2 folders bootloader, meta-inf (inside many folders i get to android -update binary and updater script) under these 2 folders are boot, cust, modem,persist and system.
thats all i see
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Heya
DId you download he kdz file from here
http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G4/H815/H81520D/
The KDZ isn't in the complete 20D zip it should just be one file.

Take it that you are rooted then because I wasn't, and I downloaded the kdz from further down the link. If you uncheck the bin box you can then drop down the file type box to include kdz. You can flash the zip file but lg up uses kdz or tot file.

bootruss said:
Take it that you are rooted then because I wasn't, and I downloaded the kdz from further down the link. If you uncheck the bin box you can then drop down the file type box to include kdz. You can flash the zip file but lg up uses kdz or tot file.
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i will try downloading from this...no i am not rooted being on contract i dare not.

So am I, but it's done and works well, eating battery so far but have resisted a factory reset but should settle down. Go for it, pretty straight forward really.