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Sorry I'm a newbie. I recently installed Android L using factory images but didn't love it cause I couldn't root it using the SU binaries. So, I re-installed Android 4.4.4 using factory images and rooted it as it was before. My question is will I ever get Android L update over OTA or rooting will prevent the OTA. In About Tablet it always say Your system is up to date with recent check time. Many websites said that rooting does not hinder the OTA. Also some said that you do get notification but the OTA does not get installed because of some script checking your system.
Can anyone please clarify me what is it actually? Has any of the rooted Nexus 7 here got update for Lollipop?
P.S. I know that I can always use the factory images but my question is regarding OTA update on rooted device.
If you search, you'll find 2 different methods to gain root on Android L.
The only things that will prevent an OTA from installing are a custom recovery and modified system files.
Google has all the answers that you seek.
nhizzat said:
If you search, you'll find 2 different methods to gain root on Android L.
The only things that will prevent an OTA from installing are a custom recovery and modified system files.
Google has all the answers that you seek.
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I did install Android L and was out of luck with rooting so had to revert back to 4.4.4. I searched the forums then but none helped. Only thing I have is TWRP custom recovery and Gravity Box installed (which I think makes UI changes so system changes I suppose, not sure about that). But, even in these cases from what I read I found that you will get an OTA notification in the System Update section but thing won't get installed returning an error.
Can you post the links regarding the two methods that works on lollipop. I tried the chainfire's SUPERSU zip and installed it using TWRP recovery but that gave an error saying "SU binaries not found. Did you recently update to 4.4.3."
meteors2313 said:
I did install Android L and was out of luck with rooting so had to revert back to 4.4.4. I searched the forums then but none helped. Only thing I have is TWRP custom recovery and Gravity Box installed (which I think makes UI changes so system changes I suppose, not sure about that). But, even in these cases from what I read I found that you will get an OTA notification in the System Update section but thing won't get installed returning an error.
Can you post the links regarding the two methods that works on lollipop. I tried the chainfire's SUPERSU zip and installed it using TWRP recovery but that gave an error saying "SU binaries not found. Did you recently update to 4.4.3."
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Are you still looking for an answer for this? Use Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root.
It is my understanding (perhaps incorrectly) that you can OTA from 4.4.4 to 5.0 with root, but any further upgrades (say, to 5.0.1) will fail if any system files have been modified. Xposed works by modifying system files, so it must be uninstalled, and root must be removed. Like I said, I'm not 100% sure about the ability to OTA from 4.4.4 to 5.0 with root, but I am sure about NOT being able to OTA from 5.0 upward with root.
Hello NPOA556, Today I'm still on 4.4.4 and I got update notification for 5.0.1 of 389 MB. But it keeps saying insufficient space on device when I still have 4.3 GB free. Does it need free space in system ROM which is just 133 MB free of 867 MB. Or this issue if because I'm getting OTA directly on 4.4.4 for 5.0.1 which is again rooted and with Xposed and other things installed?
Please guide me.
Hello,
I am fighting since yesterday to get the OTA update to install so I wanted to share my current steps and hopefully someone can suggest how to move on.
I have a GT-I9505, initially 'samsung version'. I installed TWRP in order to install the GPe edition. My phone is rooted.
I used to have TWRP 2.6.x
A few days ago, I got like many the OTA update for Lollipop. I let the phone download it and reboot. That´s when things became a bit more complicated.
After reboot, it went to TWRP where no update happened. If I reboot, I get back to be GPe version 4.4.4
I tried upgrading TWRP to a recent version without better results. I tried with TWRP 2.8.1.0
I have read in several places that the issue is that the OTA update expects the stock recovery.
Unfortunately so far I did not find a stock recovery for my S4 that does the trick.
I tried using the "Miustone_stock_recovery-flash-GE4.3". I could install the recovery.
I did save the OTA zip but I don´t know how I can skip the download and use the OTA zip... so so far I do it the 'lazy-lengthy' way and I wait for the download.
After flashing this 4.3 recovery, I get a slightly better result (but nothing better than I got using TWRP): After downloading the OTA, the phone reboots, goes to recovery and it tries to install the OTA update but it fails with the following message:
mmc_test.ko has unexpected content... Status 7
Can anyone suggest a way to easily install this OTA? I guess using a correct recovery could help... if I could find it.
Any hint appreciated.
if your rooted, you cannot OTA update.
justda said:
if your rooted, you cannot OTA update.
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Are you saying the recovery is NOT the issue and if I unroot (I guess this is possible) it would work ?
As an update, I just tried now using Miustone_Stock_Recovery-flash-XXUBMF8.zip and I get the same result.
I have seen alot of people complain about the 7 error, i even got it when i attempted to update. Everything i read states you cannot update with the OTA .zip if your phone is modified with root and/or a custom recovery.
My advice is use one of the 3 or 4 GPE roms from the 9505 thread. But if you want to totally factory reset your phone have fun, to each his own. :good:
justda said:
I have seen alot of people complain about the 7 error, i even got it when i attempted to update. Everything i read states you cannot update with the OTA .zip if your phone is modified with root and/or a custom recovery.
My advice is use one of the 3 or 4 GPE roms from the 9505 thread. But if you want to totally factory reset your phone have fun, to each his own. :good:
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Hi Justda,
First of all, thanks for your time and answers. My expectations are fairly low actually I installed the GPe version thinking it would make it simpler.
I was happy to get the OTA thinking I could upgrade in a click...
I realize from your answer that the OTA I am getting on my I9505 is actually meant for the I9505G and thus will not work whatever I do (correct me if I am wrong).
I will follow your advice and pick up one of those ROMs. Do you recommend a specific one?
iBastid or Danvh are my go to guys. Both are active and have a large following of users.
Danvh is straight up no aroma install, you mod it yourself.
Bastid uses aroma to give you more initial choice with his customizations.
But its up to personal preference right now, GPE is still to new for a lot of ROM pimping...
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I would suggest you to use antaresone's lollipop rom
link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/rom-cyanogenmod-12-t2943934
Questions, it's not here, ask to move this thread in the good section... Q & A
Hi All,
After scouring many of the posts, I've seen that TWRP recovery 2.8.50 has some sort of setting that causes you to lose the ability to get OTA updates. Though I'm not sure on the exact steps needed. At the moment, I've unlocked my bootloader using HTC Dev, and flashed the superuser.zip file and have a TWRP recovery.
Currently on 1.32.401.6 with the new 1.32.401.15 update downloaded but not able to be installed (want to fix the overheating issue)
Can someone best advice me on the correct process needed to install the update. Would flashing stock recovery not work?
Thanks
kash20 said:
Hi All,
After scouring many of the posts, I've seen that TWRP recovery 2.8.50 has some sort of setting that causes you to lose the ability to get OTA updates. Though I'm not sure on the exact steps needed. At the moment, I've unlocked my bootloader using HTC Dev, and flashed the superuser.zip file and have a TWRP recovery.
Currently on 1.32.401.6 with the new 1.32.401.15 update downloaded but not able to be installed (want to fix the overheating issue)
Can someone best advice me on the correct process needed to install the update. Would flashing stock recovery not work?
Thanks
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You need someone to provide you with an untouched stock system image if you want to take the OTA.
Captain_Throwback said:
You need someone to provide you with an untouched stock system image if you want to take the OTA.
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So if my cidnum is HTC__001 (which i've checked) then would I be able to use the file found in this thread?
Dear all,
I hope anyone can help me. I am trying to update to the latest Android version which I got OTA today. I have rooted my device and I am running TWRP (version 2.8.5.0) since some time. (Rooted it to restore some apps using Titanium backup). When I try to update using the OTA my device boots into recovery. When I choose install and select the downloaded zip file my device gives me the following error:
E: Zip signature verification dailed: 1
Disabling the ZIP verification doesn't work as I will just get another error message.
I have tried sideloading the ROM using adb commands but so far this hasn't worked either.
Anyone can give me some directions as how to continue from here? I would really like to update my device to Android 5!
Update with solution (for me):
What worked for me was downloading the OTA update like I would normally do. Then connect the phone to the computer and copy the downloaded update file to the computer (should be located on internal memory/download/). Once you have the file on your computer extract it, and then extract the file 'firmware'. Inside this second file should be a recovery.img. If you flash this recovery to your phone (no need to unroot or relock your bootloader) you will then be able to install the update.
That's because you need stock recovery to flash OTA. It won't work with TWRP because the OTA ZIP works different than a custom ROM.
Go back to stock everything and it'll work.
Or wait a couple of days till the boys here come up with a lollipop rom.
Ok thanks a lot, that'll help me I'll let you guy know if I run into any more problems.
how revert back to stock rom
JuanArg said:
That's because you need stock recovery to flash OTA. It won't work with TWRP because the OTA ZIP works different than a custom ROM.
Go back to stock everything and it'll work.
Or wait a couple of days till the boys here come up with a lollipop rom.
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sir give step by step guide for reverting back to stock rom so as to install ota lollipop
there's have another way?
i had update from my HTC Disre EYE to 5.0 LLP [file name: OTA_EYE_TUHL_L50_SENSE60_MR_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.19.707.1-1.17.707.9_release_426512hhqv3ttmt8g0i6n3.zip(823MB)](if you want this file just tell me)
bootloader unlocked, S-ON, Rooted(SuperSU). at first began update install there's tried to go to Recovery Mode, right?, but mine is TWRP 2.8.5.0, that's doesn't work right, and i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-eye/general/update-to-android-5-0-2-t3081580 and i swear to god i'm not sure how can i do it right, i'm rookie for HTC. and then i just use fastboot flash recovery.img from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...1-15-502-7-t2966590/post57350873#post57350873, then seem like it work but it failed anyway. if i have to rollback to same old state of original ROM, i have to use HTC RUU right?, but all i can find is rom from USA, i'm not sure it will works in ASIA. i want to update to LLP so bad 'cause i still have problem with HTC write protection.
any solution for this, please help:silly:
sir my phone also on same condition and on 1.17.707.9
please send above file link for me I have no update notification
now we want ruu
sir please send file link
Use these two files. First restore the stock nandroid using twrp (remember to choose NO when twrp prompts you to install supersu and root rom).
After you successfully restore the backup, flash stock recovery.
That should take care of it.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B21aRK6c7mFWM19zTU9kYzc4YVU/edit?usp=docslist_api
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B21aRK6c7mFWSmRpU2RLcTNtQkk/edit?usp=docslist_api
Sent from my HTC Desire EYE using XDA Free mobile app
It works!!!!
JuanArg said:
Use these two files. First restore the stock nandroid using twrp (remember to choose NO when twrp prompts you to install supersu and root rom).
After you successfully restore the backup, flash stock recovery.
That should take care of it.
Sent from my HTC Desire EYE using XDA Free mobile app
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Your post save my life, sir. Now I can back to 4.4.4 with 1.17.707.9 software number!!! THANKS.
sorry for lately
hbrajhbh1 said:
sir please send file link
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just got out few days, "drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz42d4oUm2q_SWNaTV9zbTBHSkU/view?usp=sharing" is the zip file update from HTC Asia_WWE_2.19.707.1-1.17.707.9, i hope it will help:cyclops:
sir sorry to say this link is not working? Please review
pkzr said:
i had update from my HTC Disre EYE to 5.0 LLP [file name: OTA_EYE_TUHL_L50_SENSE60_MR_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.19.707.1-1.17.707.9_release_426512hhqv3ttmt8g0i6n3.zip(823MB)](if you want this file just tell me)
bootloader unlocked, S-ON, Rooted(SuperSU). at first began update install there's tried to go to Recovery Mode, right?, but mine is TWRP 2.8.5.0, that's doesn't work right, and i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-eye/general/update-to-android-5-0-2-t3081580 and i swear to god i'm not sure how can i do it right, i'm rookie for HTC. and then i just use fastboot flash recovery.img from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...1-15-502-7-t2966590/post57350873#post57350873, then seem like it work but it failed anyway. if i have to rollback to same old state of original ROM, i have to use HTC RUU right?, but all i can find is rom from USA, i'm not sure it will works in ASIA. i want to update to LLP so bad 'cause i still have problem with HTC write protection.
any solution for this, please help:silly:
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Are you able to install this OTA after you returned to stock .17.707.9 ?
You were on 1.17.707.9 and you received the above mentioned file as OTA ?
Can it be installed by stock recovery (un-rooted phone) or do i have to root and install twrp to install this OTA ?
thanks
after I reverted to stock version I get ota notification.
i flashed stock recovery and unrooted and then only able to install lollipop update succeefully
hbrajhbh1 said:
after I reverted to stock version I get ota notification.
i flashed stock recovery and unrooted and then only able to install lollipop update succeefully
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I brought my phone 4 days ago ... It is on stock kit Kat 1.17.707.9 (unrooted) . Now how can I install the above shared OTA? Can you give steps plz.
prmah said:
Are you able to install this OTA after you returned to stock .17.707.9 ?
You were on 1.17.707.9 and you received the above mentioned file as OTA ?
Can it be installed by stock recovery (un-rooted phone) or do i have to root and install twrp to install this OTA ?
thanks
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1. i unable to install that OTA and i can not return to original ROM of 1.17.707.9, i still don't know HOW.
2. Yes, go to Setting > About > Software Update
3. Yes, it's can install with Original Recovery and it's not work with TWRP.
hbrajhbh1 said:
after I reverted to stock version I get ota notification.
i flashed stock recovery and unrooted and then only able to install lollipop update succeefully
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How to Revert to Stock Version?, Just uninstall SuperSU?, and how to unroot it?
prmah said:
I brought my phone 4 days ago ... It is on stock kit Kat 1.17.707.9 (unrooted) . Now how can I install the above shared OTA? Can you give steps plz.
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go to Setting > About > Software Update
as ur phone new one and u have not done any root or unlock so update is easy
check for lollipop update in settings/about/software update?it will notify.if update available download and install.
hbrajhbh1 said:
as ur phone new one and u have not done any root or unlock so update is easy
check for lollipop update in settings/about/software update?it will notify.if update available download and install.
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I think OTA is not available in India right now.
But when I m trying to install the above shared OTA(Google drive link) from stock recovery , a as soon as I select "apply from phone storage " phone reboots on its own .
I wana install lollipop please help.
prmah said:
I think OTA is not available in India right now.
But when I m trying to install the above shared OTA(Google drive link) from stock recovery , a as soon as I select "apply from phone storage " phone reboots on its own .
I wana install lollipop please help.
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in usual way of that you have to put update file in Download folder in internal memory(after that you may have to restart) and then go to setting > about > software update, checking for update and wait the way that should be.
pkzr said:
in usual way of that you have to put update file in Download folder in internal memory(after that you may have to restart) and then go to setting > about > software update, checking for update and wait the way that should be.
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I did that but no luck.
placed ota file in download folder then restarted the phone. Then check for update but still the same message "there are no updates available for your phone"
So i just got the ota update today the lollipop for my country (Egypt) i had phone rooted with custom recovery TWRP i tried installing the update and failed.. then i flashed the stock recovery and still fails...gone to supersu and settings and unrooted it and tried again, still fails...
relocked the bootloader and STILL fails this now got me so mad because upon every install failure i had to redownload the update (it takes a long time tho) so if anyone could help me here i will be so thankful.
Hi everyone, first time posting here.
I've recently purchased a HTC 10 from a friend. I'm looking to upgrade it to android version 7
The phone has TWRP recovery but no back up of a stock untouched ROM, ive tried looking for a stock UK H3G ROM (H3G_001) but I've been unable to find 1.
Could someone give me a little help on how to update my phone, possibly an idiot proof step by step guide. i just want the latest version available for my phone.
Thanks
Try this thread from a few weeks ago:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/stock-rom-required-htc-10-cid-h3g001-t3627726
Obviously you'd need a stock backup that matches the version you currently have.
Does your phone currently detect an available ota update?
Tarima said:
Does your phone currently detect an available ota update?
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When trying to update it says:
"Can't update software
there was an unexpected error and the file system may be corrupted. please contact HTC support..."
Tarima said:
Try this thread from a few weeks ago:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/stock-rom-required-htc-10-cid-h3g001-t3627726
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What would i have to do to use the stock recovery posted on that thread? which files should i use?
I'm running android 6.0.1 and software 1.80.771.1 You've given me hope lol
Billyboy961 said:
What would i have to do to use the stock recovery posted on that thread? which files should i use?
I'm running android 6.0.1 and software 1.80.771.1 You've given me hope lol
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So, if your system is rooted or modified in any way, you'll need to flash a stock system backup, matching the firmware version you currently have. Then flash stock recovery, and you'd be able to take the OTA.
If your system is already untouched, you would just need to flash the stock recovery, again matching your firmware version, and then take the OTA. There is a recovery for 6.0.1 in that link, but I'm not sure if it's for your firmware version. You could try to flash it and see if the OTA works.
Thinking about it more, if you're able to download the ota I think the best thing to do is to flash the OTA using twrp manually. See instructions in the faq located in the twrp thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ht...ery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3358139/post66347165
If you follow the instructions, you should be able to take the OTA including firmware, and not have to worry about restoring anything stock first.
Billyboy961 said:
Hi everyone, first time posting here.
I've recently purchased a HTC 10 from a friend. I'm looking to upgrade it to android version 7
The phone has TWRP recovery but no back up of a stock untouched ROM, ive tried looking for a stock UK H3G ROM (H3G_001) but I've been unable to find 1.
Could someone give me a little help on how to update my phone, possibly an idiot proof step by step guide. i just want the latest version available for my phone.
Thanks
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Is the phone S-Off?
Thanks for the help guys, ive needed my phone over the weekend so i didnt want to touch anything. first thing tomorrow il be trying to get it sorted. im pretty sure its S-ON
I've broke it. i tried installing the 6.0.1 image with twrp and now my phone wont boot and i cant access twrp
Ive put TWRP back on. still unable to boot the phone tho. red triangle with a "!"
i used a custom ROM, im back up and running thank god. leedroid saved me lol