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do haret users need to root? trying to modify a file in the android system folder, and can't does, that mean i'm not rooted?
thanks
mallard729 said:
do haret users need to root? trying to modify a file in the android system folder, and can't does, that mean i'm not rooted?
thanks
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From wat i understand its already rooted.
while i'm booted into android, i can't edit any files in the system folder.
mallard729 said:
while i'm booted into android, i can't edit any files in the system folder.
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how are you trying to edit those files?
the phone is rooted, but it doesn't mean it sudo every single app you run. plus if i'm not mistaken, / is mounted as read-only. you'll need to remount it as r/w
i' ve tried with andexplorer (downloaded from market) and root explorer. trying to edit build.prop file
do haret users need to root? trying to modify a file in the android system folder, and can't does, that mean i'm not rooted?
thanks
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From wat i understand its already rooted.
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so does that mean we can posibly or more thn likely run the android apps that require rooting? i see ton of cool apps but said needed to be rooted plus have busybox(whatever that is, ill find out soon enuff) i have rootexplorer but worried to go changing stuff around since this isnt a true rom..but trying to push the limits or go deep into the world of Android..lol
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Can anyone show how to mount the system as R/W ??
From wat i understand its already rooted.
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so does that mean we can posibly or more thn likely run the android apps that require rooting? i see ton of cool apps but said needed to be rooted plus have busybox(whatever that is, ill find out soon enuff) i have rootexplorer but worried to go changing stuff around since this isnt a true rom..but trying to push the limits or go deep into the world of Android..lol
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I already confirmed. Rooted apps wrk on this build. I downloaded and they wrk fine. so I guess we are already rooted. so we got 1 up on regular Android devices. ;-)
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yea how do we mount as R/W i need to edit my build.prop file
I'm running blazerROM 1.9 and this morning I wake up to it prompting me to update
It said the file was about 83Mb or so and I dismissed it and rebooted to make a nandroid backup. I find it under The "Update samsung software" button, and it shows me this screen (attaching).
What IS it? Surely its too small to be 4.1update, right?
Will it brick me if i try it with root and blazerROM? Will it even let me?
Should I flash back to stock, no root and stock recovery and try it?
Supra Man said:
I'm running blazerROM 1.9 and this morning I wake up to it prompting me to update
It said the file was about 83Mb or so and I dismissed it and rebooted to make a nandroid backup. I find it under The "Update samsung software" button, and it shows me this screen (attaching).
What IS it? Surely its too small to be 4.1update, right?
Will it brick me if i try it with root and blazerROM? Will it even let me?
Should I flash back to stock, no root and stock recovery and try it?
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Let it run. It will fail and then it won't bother you again for a while.
To make extra sure it doesn't bother you. Go into your cache folder using root explorer and delete the update zip file.
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Let it run. It will fail and then it won't bother you again for a while.
To make extra sure it doesn't bother you. Go into your cache folder using root explorer and delete the update zip file.
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Thanks, I appreciate that info... But if it IS 4.1, I'd like to give it a try, and decide if I like it.... I would just play with my Fiance's phone for awhile, but for some reason she STILL hasn't received the notification, even when manually checking for the update.. Why is that?
It's NOT jb.
it's the LI3 update that they've been incrementally rolling out.
Just a few ICS bug fixes.
Supra Man said:
Thanks, I appreciate that info... But if it IS 4.1, I'd like to give it a try, and decide if I like it.... I would just play with my Fiance's phone for awhile, but for some reason she STILL hasn't received the notification, even when manually checking for the update.. Why is that?
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It won't prompt you to update until google's servers have pushed the update file to your cache folder. The manual button only initiates the install if you have that file already, it doesn't poll the google server to request the file.
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It won't prompt you to update until google's servers have pushed the update file to your cache folder. The manual button only initiates the install if you have that file already, it doesn't poll the google server to request the file.
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That seems rather silly... why make a button that says "check for updates" that doesn't actually check? When DOES it actually poll for updates/get the file pushed?
Anyway, if I were to find this update.zip my cache Copy it, and put it in the same directory in HER phone, is there any reason it shouldn't work?
Supra Man said:
That seems rather silly... why make a button that says "check for updates" that doesn't actually check? When DOES it actually poll for updates/get the file pushed?
Anyway, if I were to find this update.zip my cache Copy it, and put it in the same directory in HER phone, is there any reason it shouldn't work?
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rename the file "update." it'll keep the .zip extension. put on her sd card and run through stock recovery
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rename the file "update." it'll keep the .zip extension. put on her sd card and run through stock recovery
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I actually can't find it. Cache folders show empty in EStrongs.and you suggest it isn't actually titled "update"... Currently trying searches for files between 79&85mb (only found a piece of a nandroid so far) and all .zip which will undoubtedly yield a lot. Do you know the specific filename? The screen keeps nagging me saying its ready downloaded and verified... but I haven't found it yet..
And didn't find anything.
Where the hell's it hiding?!
Has everyone recieved the update? My wife got hers but I have not gotten mine yet...
Devtodi said:
Has everyone recieved the update? My wife got hers but I have not gotten mine yet...
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Opposite problem here. I got it, girl.didnt
Can't find that damn file and its getting on my nerves. All estrongs will turn up is this...
When you enter root explorer it'll be in the first gift named cache. It's called something like "sph-l710 firmware update lg8 to li3.zip" if you installed it it gets deleted
I deleted it earlier but didn't pay attention to exact name.
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When you enter root explorer it'll be in the first gift named cache. It's called something like "sph-l710 firmware update lg8 to li3.zip" if you installed it it gets deleted
I deleted it earlier but didn't pay attention to exact name.
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Found it. Apparently I forgot to give es root permission when I flashed blazerROM 1.9..
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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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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??
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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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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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I've read if you have S-OFF you CAN accept the OTA.
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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...
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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.
I have AT&T, rooted but otherwise stock ROM. System keeps D/L the stagefright patch. Does anyone know where the file goes? When the M9 reboots, it goes into TWRP and the patch never installs. Can I manually select location from inside TWRP? If it's saved in an inaccessible location, a link to manually D/L the upgrade file would also be most appreciated. Thanks!
~Vol
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Vol4Ever said:
I have AT&T, rooted but otherwise stock ROM. System keeps D/L the stagefright patch. Does anyone know where the file goes? When the M9 reboots, it goes into TWRP and the patch never installs. Can I manually select location from inside TWRP? If it's saved in an inaccessible location, a link to manually D/L the upgrade file would also be most appreciated. Thanks!
~Vol
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My understanding is that you can not install OTA updates of any type once you have TWRP installed. You will have to restore your phone to stock to do so. Read this thread to learn about this, and follow the link to get an image of the system if you didn't make your own back (use at your own risk! I have not done this myself - read the thread for more information).
Wonder if it's possible to restore stock recovery as opposed to entire system? That seems to be the hangup.
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I don't think it'd work still because you're rooted. Not 100% sure though. And I remember seeing the download location in the viper thread, I'll see if I can find it.
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