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[Q] Anyone else not able to get OTA update?

I'm in Cincinnati Ohio, and I have a *completely stock and non-rooted* Note 2. I have been trying to get this OTA update since it came out, but no dice so far.
It basically just says that no update is available - the same message everyone else reported. Am I just in an area where it has not been rolled out for *anybody*? Or is there something going on?
I know on my Nexus 7 I had to clear the data on a google service to get it to notice when the Kit Kat update showed up - anything like that for the Note 2?
Thanks.
P.S.
I have searched both XDA and with google, and completely read through the main large thread in this forum relating to the update.
I don't want to load the update in any other way that will wipe my phone. I understand that many of you don't feel like waiting for an OTA, and download these updates and load them manually. I do not want to do that. So, this post is only seeking information as to how I can get the OTA update through the update mechanism in the phone.

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Have you tried updating through KIES?

esellerauction said:
Have you tried updating through KIES?
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No, I don't even have it installed. If I decide to install KIES, does it do the update without wiping the phone - just like the OTA?
I just don't like installing vendor crapware on my computers unless it is absolutely necessary. Which is why I don't own electronics with a "i" prefix.

Ok, I installed KIES and attached is an error message it gives relating to a firmware update

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Ok, I installed KIES and attached is an error message it gives relating to a firmware update
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Crap, nevermind. I got this phone via trade and it turns out that the guy I got it from had rooted it at some time in the past... So no OTA for me. I'll accomplish it the way all the other folks have.
Thanks

TMO Update

Just got my D851 with stock 5.0.1 preinstalled.
Its telling me to update the phone.
Has anyone updated via the air method?
Not sure what it is but wanted to be sure if its MM or 5.1.1 before I moved forward

tiguy99 said:
Just got my D851 with stock 5.0.1 preinstalled.
Its telling me to update the phone.
Has anyone updated via the air method?
Not sure what it is but wanted to be sure if its MM or 5.1.1 before I moved forward
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As a rule of thumb if you plan to root, you should NEVER update. Updating will usually patch any exploits the devs use to root our phones. It depends on what you want to do with your phone down the line.... Update at your own risk.

@tiguy99, also it's definitely not MM. I'm not even sure 5.1.1 was ever released either.
I know the D851 has been unlocked from the get-go (didn't need bumping like the others in the past) but as the previous post alluded to, the OTA just might lock it down. Be sure and be careful.
LG G3 D851, PAC-MAN ROM, Tapatalk 4.9.5

Sorry, my post was not helpful. Here is something you can do: long press on the update notification and click on the "info" icon and disable the notification. This way you are less likely to accidentally update, and it won't bother you as much.

tiguy99 said:
Just got my D851 with stock 5.0.1 preinstalled.
Its telling me to update the phone.
Has anyone updated via the air method?
Not sure what it is but wanted to be sure if its MM or 5.1.1 before I moved forward
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If it is a stock D851 running on Tmo, then the update is probably the recent update of 20e (released back on June 9) to 20g (released back in October). There has been a lot of that just within the last 60 days. However, it is still Android 5.0.1. Tmo has NOT upgraded our G3 to anything beyond 5.0.1 yet, but has committed to updating us to Marshmallow Android 6, probably sometime in the next 3 months.
As for the update, all 20g did was patch the Stagefright vulnerability that had been discovered back in August. That was a vulnerability in Lollipop wordwide on all carriers. Look at your phone info under settings. If you are on 20e, it will not hurt at all to upgrade. But in any case, the update you are seeing is DEFINITELY NOT 5.1.1 and it is DEFINITELY NOT Marshmallow. It is still 5.0.1. Good luck.
Please hit the THANKS button if I helped you.

I got mine week ago and updated it didn't root but used Newest Root Method in general section and finally got it.

tangsta35 said:
As a rule of thumb if you plan to root, you should NEVER update. Updating will usually patch any exploits the devs use to root our phones. It depends on what you want to do with your phone down the line.... Update at your own risk.
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That being said, I made the mistake of updating. Now I'm having a very hard time trying to root my D851 20g. Can I restore to Kitkat for the purpose of rooting?

Dude this is the wrong forum for a question like this. Should be in Q&A or General. You'll get better answers there.

vance74 said:
That being said, I made the mistake of updating. Now I'm having a very hard time trying to root my D851 20g. Can I restore to Kitkat for the purpose of rooting?
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No need. Google 'Newest root method' D851 xda download file thru your browser double click on windows batch file. Follow prompts. Hope this helps you out.

I too got my D851 last week. It had KK 4.2.2 and wanted to update. So I decided to go ahead and do the OTA. The final result was 5.0.1 D85120g. I don't think there are any higher updates yet. Rooted without issue using Newest Root Method mentioned above, again, without issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
However, if you are still unsure, you can always downgrade to a lower version. You will have to do a search for D85110r in the KDZ file version and find the loader for that file. Took me a little time to find it but I have both the KDZ file and loader.

nytebird said:
No need. Google 'Newest root method' D851 xda download file thru your browser double click on windows batch file. Follow prompts. Hope this helps you out.
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I tried that 1 click method and it failed. I have the &D851 20g Lollipop 5.0.1. Any idea why it's failing other than error on my behalf?

vance74 said:
I tried that 1 click method and it failed. I have the &D851 20g Lollipop 5.0.1. Any idea why it's failing other than error on my behalf?
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I believe it's because you've downloaded 20G. Probably got patched. Did the method I mentioned work out for you?

nytebird said:
I believe it's because you've downloaded 20G. Probably got patched. Did the method I mentioned work out for you?
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Yes it finally did. I was busyviver the holidays but whenbi had some down time and peace and quiet I tried it. It wokwd perfect. Thanks again.

Verizon specific 7.1.2 build?

Anyone gotten this build via OTA? I got impatient and flashed the factory images. Just curious about that weird build number...https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixe...nyone_seen_nhg47k_in_the_wild_might_or_might/

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Anyone gotten this build via OTA? I got impatient and flashed the factory images. Just curious about that weird build number...https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixe...nyone_seen_nhg47k_in_the_wild_might_or_might/
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I thought I was the only one, I didn't get the OTA yet either, I'm still waiting even though it's supposed to be out and Verizon normally has it ready to download immediately when they say it's ready on their software update page.

I haven't heard anyone on Verizon getting an OTA yet, which is odd like you implied. I wonder what they're holding off for. It also didn't mention the Android version bump in their notes.

Well that helps, I have a play store phone but Verizon service and I haven't been able to get OTA yet even when I tell it to go look. I guess I will have to wait until Verizon gets going on this. Taking the sim card out and rebooting does not help.
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bjoostema said:
I haven't heard anyone on Verizon getting an OTA yet, which is odd like you implied. I wonder what they're holding off for. It also didn't mention the Android version bump in their notes.
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I got the OTA, it's 7.1.2 and definitely the NHG47K

LaosPerson said:
I got the OTA, it's 7.1.2 and definitely the NHG47K
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Are you able to grab the link?

rozyman17 said:
Are you able to grab the link?
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Link for what? Sorry I'm confused lol.

Link for the OTA. I sideloaded the E build, but wouldn't mind putting on the K build

Any time there is an update I just grab it from https://developers.google.com/android/images. I haven't tried flashing the OTA from the page since I usually grab the full factory image (I don't mind starting over lol). I am on Verizon and my build number after I flash the factory image is N2G47E. There are no Verizon apps on the images , but during set up it will prompt to download all that Verizon crap-ware, which you can cancel or uninstall.

As of last night, Verizon has released the K build, which is not up on the developer site. Must be something in there that is better than the E build on their network. Just an FYI.

rozyman17 said:
Link for the OTA. I sideloaded the E build, but wouldn't mind putting on the K build
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I did the same thing earlier this week. Just checked for updates and nothing. Hope I am not hosed lol.

I ended up with the Verizon version OTA last night (non rooted, google play phone on Verizon service). I did not notice any Verizon-ware installed on the phone, at least not yet. Seems pretty flawless so far.
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Anyone able to upload the OTA?

I would be concerned with the Verizon firmware locking the bootloader on Google Play store Pixels

I don't think that's how it works.

After the frustration it took for me to get stock 7.1.2 on my PXL, I'll wait to see how people like the K build before I consider going back to 7.1.1 so I can be recognized and offered the OTA.

No one has the OTA file yet? Assume that I can't to back to 7.1.1 to get this OTA? I sideloaded the E build earlier this week.

Trooper27 said:
No one has the OTA file yet? Assume that I can't to back to 7.1.1 to get this OTA? I sideloaded the E build earlier this week.
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There's always loading the 7.1.1 factory image back, but you can only do that when unlocked. I just hope this is a one-off, because over time it might become 'a thing' if people who sideloaded are on a different release track as others'. It would be nice to know if this is just 7.1.2 with VZW branding, or if it gives better performance on Verizon's network, but evidently we're too dumb to understand exactly what's different between stock 7.1.2 and their version.

It seems to bounce back and forth, sometimes there is a Verizon specific firmware sometimes there isn't, but it would be nice to know before side loading how many branches of the firmware there will be.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

destruya1 said:
There's always loading the 7.1.1 factory image back, but you can only do that when unlocked. I just hope this is a one-off, because over time it might become 'a thing' if people who sideloaded are on a different release track as others'. It would be nice to know if this is just 7.1.2 with VZW branding, or if it gives better performance on Verizon's network, but evidently we're too dumb to understand exactly what's different between stock 7.1.2 and their version.
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I am not unlocked so I have no option of doing that. I had no clue there would be a Verizon specific build or what I have not sideloaded earlier this week. Guess I have to learn patience LOL.

Sprint Z2 Force running on MetroPCS not downloading updates

Hi there. I think what I'm having is a network issue but I'm not entirely sure yet. I was hoping some of the good folks here might be able to help me figure it out.
So I have used the steps (to the letter) from the post titled "Free Sprint Moto Z2 Force carrier unlock quick and painless" by @Jessoocaca. (Many thanks to you @Jessooca, I'm actually running MetroPCS! YAY!) But I'm running into a problem. Motorola keeps telling me to run an update, and I'm not entirely sure how to deal with it. It states that it was a Jan 2019 update, version OCXS27.109-48-15.
My question is this. I've read as much as I can about the update and what it entails. My bootloader is still unlocked, Magisk is still on my phone, TWRP is also still on my phone. Also, as this is the XTXT1789-03, the Sprint version, I'm not entirely sure what to even do about the update. Is it something I actually need?
In System it does say that I'm still on the Sprint software variant and the Sprint software channel. Is that something I can change in order to get the update? Would it require a different ROM?
Auuugghhh. *headdesk*
Please advise! I would be much much obliged. Thanks in advance.

Don't update since you are rooted and has TWRP.
Only update when you are fully stocked (no TWRP, no root)..
Monstroquodlucet said:
Hi there. I think what I'm having is a network issue but I'm not entirely sure yet. I was hoping some of the good folks here might be able to help me figure it out.
So I have used the steps (to the letter) from the post titled "Free Sprint Moto Z2 Force carrier unlock quick and painless" by @Jessoocaca. (Many thanks to you @Jessooca, I'm actually running MetroPCS! YAY!) But I'm running into a problem. Motorola keeps telling me to run an update, and I'm not entirely sure how to deal with it. It states that it was a Jan 2019 update, version OCXS27.109-48-15.
My question is this. I've read as much as I can about the update and what it entails. My bootloader is still unlocked, Magisk is still on my phone, TWRP is also still on my phone. Also, as this is the XTXT1789-03, the Sprint version, I'm not entirely sure what to even do about the update. Is it something I actually need?
In System it does say that I'm still on the Sprint software variant and the Sprint software channel. Is that something I can change in order to get the update? Would it require a different ROM?
Auuugghhh. *headdesk*
Please advise! I would be much much obliged. Thanks in advance.
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Don't update since you are rooted and has TWRP.
Only update when you are fully stocked (no TWRP, no root)..
Monstroquodlucet said:
Hi there. I think what I'm having is a network issue but I'm not entirely sure yet. I was hoping some of the good folks here might be able to help me figure it out.
So I have used the steps (to the letter) from the post titled "Free Sprint Moto Z2 Force carrier unlock quick and painless" by @Jessoocaca. (Many thanks to you @Jessooca, I'm actually running MetroPCS! YAY!) But I'm running into a problem. Motorola keeps telling me to run an update, and I'm not entirely sure how to deal with it. It states that it was a Jan 2019 update, version OCXS27.109-48-15.
My question is this. I've read as much as I can about the update and what it entails. My bootloader is still unlocked, Magisk is still on my phone, TWRP is also still on my phone. Also, as this is the XTXT1789-03, the Sprint version, I'm not entirely sure what to even do about the update. Is it something I actually need?
In System it does say that I'm still on the Sprint software variant and the Sprint software channel. Is that something I can change in order to get the update? Would it require a different ROM?
Auuugghhh. *headdesk*
Please advise! I would be much much obliged. Thanks in advance.
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Will I have device issues if I don't update?
Also will I lose service if I unroot and re-lock my bootloader?

Monstroquodlucet said:
Also will I lose service if I unroot and re-lock my bootloader?
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Just run an official flash all, reboot, take update and reroot. No reason to relock.

Question Unlocked on Verizon update (or other US carriers)

Folks with the Google purchased unlocked version....did you get the update? I have not so far. I know I can side load it but I am curious if it is just me.

Nothing for me. I'm curious tho, I had to sideload the Nov update to get the Verizon build. So now I'm waiting to see if the OTA will come for Dec.

Nothing for me either. If I wanted to sideload the OTA, would I get the one for US carriers? I don't see a Verizon specific one this time around.

Frankie1588 said:
Nothing for me either. If I wanted to sideload the OTA, would I get the one for US carriers? I don't see a Verizon specific one this time around.
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My question exactly. I'm wondering if they are now doing away with the Verizon specific builds and keeping it standard across all US carriers. Same situation here and no update yet.

I haven't received the update yet either. I've got the files downloaded and ready but I'm gonna wait a little bit to see what happens.
I believe the .a1 update is for Canada, correct me if I'm wrong

bizdiddy said:
My question exactly. I'm wondering if they are now doing away with the Verizon specific builds and keeping it standard across all US carriers. Same situation here and no update yet.
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I sideloaded the US carrier OTA to both mine and my wife's Verizon P6Ps with no issues.

spotmark said:
I sideloaded the US carrier OTA to both mine and my wife's Verizon P6Ps with no issues.
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Just to confirm, yours are the unlocked variant from Google right? Thanks!

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Just to confirm, yours are the unlocked variant from Google right? Thanks!
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No, they are both bootloader locked Verizon variants.
Edit - My apologies. I didn't notice that you were asking about unlocked models.

At this point I've seen no evidence that anyone in the US on Verizon has had the update properly pushed OTA to their phone.
I miss the days when the "Check for Update" button worked and would actually pull the update.

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At this point I've seen no evidence that anyone in the US on Verizon has had the update properly pushed OTA to their phone.
I miss the days when the "Check for Update" button worked and would actually pull the update.
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Yup. I never got any OTAs since day 1 on mine. Had no issues with this with my 2 XL or 5.

I'm using unlocked on Verizon and had to sideload the US update. So far the phone is a lot more stable and reception seems to be slightly better.

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I'm using unlocked on Verizon and had to sideload the US update. So far the phone is a lot more stable and reception seems to be slightly better.
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Thanks! Going to sideload now.

Lets light up the Google forum a bit. There is already a thread on it so please add your experience. There is something missing between Google and Verizon.
Pixel 6 Pro not getting December update - Google Pixel Community
support.google.com

bizdiddy said:
My question exactly. I'm wondering if they are now doing away with the Verizon specific builds and keeping it standard across all US carriers. Same situation here and no update yet.
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They always work towards having one US version. If you look at the history of the other phones on the factory image page you will see where they split apart but often come back together in a month or two.
So as we sideload we load the US version.

I have a pixel 6 pro unlocked purchased from Google and haven't received the update. I hate to ask but can someone point me in the right direction to side load the update. I've never side loaded an update and could use the assist. Thank you all in advance

jughead75 said:
I have a pixel 6 pro unlocked purchased from Google and haven't received the update. I hate to ask but can someone point me in the right direction to side load the update. I've never side loaded an update and could use the assist. Thank you all in advance
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Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
There are full instructions at the link above but let me give you cliff notes.
Download the platform tools to your computer so you have ADB.
Download the CORRECT OTA image from the link above and copy the zip to the platform tools folder. Do not extract it, leave it as a zip.
Connect your phone to your computer with USB Debugging turned on in Developer Options.
Reboot into recovery then issue the adb command to load the OTA file.

TonikJDK said:
Lets light up the Google forum a bit. There is already a thread on it so please add your experience. There is something missing between Google and Verizon.
Pixel 6 Pro not getting December update - Google Pixel Community
support.google.com
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They don't even have the update on their software update page yet. The 11/16 update states it is October patch level. Lame. No wonder no one is getting it. There is zero reason to wait for a Verizon OTA any longer. I have the Google version unlocked on Verizon and flashed the US December build.
Google Pixel 6 Software Update | Verizon Customer Support
Get instructions on downloading the latest software update for performance improvements to your Pixel 6, including current Android security patches.
www.verizon.com

TonikJDK said:
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
There are full instructions at the link above but let me give you cliff notes.
Download the platform tools to your computer so you have ADB.
Download the CORRECT OTA image from the link above and copy the zip to the platform tools folder. Do not extract it, leave it as a zip.
Connect your phone to your computer with USB Debugging turned on in Developer Options.
Reboot into recovery then issue the adb command to load the OTA file.
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Thank you! I appreciate the help

Bumping this with a title change. Just learned my kids unlocked has not updated. He is on ATT.
So wondering if other carriers have the same issue.

I got impatient and sideloaded the OTA for my unlocked P6P on Verizon's network. I used the .017 OTA image and all went smoothly.