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[Q] Freezing after update 4.3

I just updated my gnex and since then my phone started freezing.
The touch control doesnt work for a while then it works for few seconds and freezes again.
If i get a call the phone doesnt ring (like silent mode) and i cant answer it because the touch control is down.
Any help

jasaad said:
I just updated my gnex and since then my phone started freezing.
The touch control doesnt work for a while then it works for few seconds and freezes again.
If i get a call the phone doesnt ring (like silent mode) and i cant answer it because the touch control is down.
Any help
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Any other update you have done after run 4.3? Which method you update : official ota came from your phone or download from shared ota link?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

official OTA, it came by itself i didnt force it.
IT started freezing directly after updating. I updated my apps whatsapp and appex launcher and few other that i have also on my nexus 4.
But still having freezing problem. And sometimes i have to remove the battery.
The phone is stock locked

jasaad said:
official OTA, it came by itself i didnt force it.
IT started freezing directly after updating. I updated my apps whatsapp and appex launcher and few other that i have also on my nexus 4.
But still having freezing problem. And sometimes i have to remove the battery.
The phone is stock locked
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factory reset my friend !, theres probably too much left over data on u phone which is causing the slow down and freezes. i updated my gnex from the factory rom files and cleared all my data (including sdcard ) now my device is flying 4.3 is 4.2.2 on steroids

hahah okay i will try it thx u.

[Q] Persistent apps in quicksettings

After installing a brazilian stock rom 4.4.4 (i was using this rom without this problem in the past, i had to reinstall it for downgrade from lollipop) my quickmemo, quickremote and voice mate apps are always turned on the quicksettings panel when i reboot my device.
I already tried to reinstall these apps, downgrade them, upgrade them for the last version.
If i turn them off, they stay off until my next reboot, so is not that annoying, but i want a way to make it work like it should. Any tips for what is happening?

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[Q] The exact same OTA Updates constantly coming to my device?

I have literally said yes to updating every time it pops up. I know it's the same, because it's the same size every time (293.3 MB). Not to mention I've said "accept" every time, installed, reboots my device, then couple days later it tells me to do it again. Another thing to note are the same 3 systems apps asking to be updated (Voice Mate Speech Pack, Voice Mate, Voice Mate Engine).
Text from the update:
This update will ensure your device is working at optimal performance with the Sprint Network. The update will require that your phone is rebooted and it will not be available for emergency calls while installing the software.
My LG G3 is the Sprint variant (ls990), rooted via Stump Root and on the stock android. I have used G3 TweaksBox, as well as installed Xposed.
PM me for a link to the screenshots.
Anyone with an answer? Google only refers to Lollipop updates that are still not here anyways

Plumato said:
I have literally said yes to updating every time it pops up. I know it's the same, because it's the same size every time (293.3 MB). Not to mention I've said "accept" every time, installed, reboots my device, then couple days later it tells me to do it again. Another thing to note are the same 3 systems apps asking to be updated (Voice Mate Speech Pack, Voice Mate, Voice Mate Engine).
Text from the update:
This update will ensure your device is working at optimal performance with the Sprint Network. The update will require that your phone is rebooted and it will not be available for emergency calls while installing the software.
My LG G3 is the Sprint variant (ls990), rooted via Stump Root and on the stock android. I have used G3 TweaksBox, as well as installed Xposed.
PM me for a link to the screenshots.
Anyone with an answer? Google only refers to Lollipop updates that are still not here anyways
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You know OTA`s will only be installed when a device is unrooted and doesn`t have any system modifications. Either disable OTA notifications or flash a stock rom and have root removed or flash a custom recovery and rom.

gee2012 said:
You know OTA`s will only be installed when a device is unrooted and doesn`t have any system modifications. Either disable OTA notifications or flash a stock rom and have root removed.
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I assumed that was the actual issue, thanks.

my issue still exists
Plumato said:
I assumed that was the actual issue, thanks.
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Yaar my issue still exists its not rooted and I am using in Pakistan - also my Roaming setting crashes as soon as I open it. Would be better to root and add custom ROM to it?

[App] [No Root] 45 Fake Apps from Moto Z Stop OTA, MotoCare & A Lot of VZ + Moto Apps

[App] [No Root] 45 Fake Apps from Moto Z Stop OTA, MotoCare & A Lot of VZ + Moto Apps
What I have done here is to provide a means of disabling system apps which were not meant to be disabled. The apps come from the latest MM system dump from a VZW Z. They are parsed as genuine updates. These apps crash on our phone (Forced Close or FC).
Here is all the safe fake bunch of ZApps (latest MM) which I have sorted through and have on my VZ phone right now. It was a lot of rebooting and dealing with some persistent FCs (keep SM, link below, under the OK button).
There are numerous FCs on boot but few to none after that, none persistent.
Try them out! See last attachment. About 25 MBs in 45 apps, all not disableable, until now!
For dash 2 phones leave the VZ apps alone. With some apps it is not named as VZ but if the installer does not notify you about it being an update then do not install the fake. Get https://play.google.com/store/apps/...te.com.google.sites.android.appinstallhistory to keep track.
Be aware, what not getting a persistent force close means: if you try one and then uninstall, you must reboot (hold power button) to get the real system app to work again. Read more for uninstall steps.
List of fake apps to nix from safe zip file:
VzwUnifiedSettingsApp breaks Visual voice mail playback.
DroidSettingsExt breaks settings, battery. It also breaks Hotspot and more I am sure. Just uninstall as needed.
Same for SettingsExtn. Breaks Adv Calling, settings.
Also Fake GPS notifier sends Google maps into a tizzy after a while.
Example for Fake Motocare:
Enable Dev options, show sys processes, notice motocare runs 24/7.
Download MotoCare.apk in attachments, at bottom of post, which is a Moto Z app.
Install/Update this MotoCare with this foreign app.
Motocare is no longer in processes.
Example for Fake motocheckin (OTA-Update):
Download 3c_checkin.apk in attachments, at bottom of post, which is a Moto Z app.
Install/Update 3c_Checkin.apk with this foreign app.
When you check for updates (pic 2) it fails.
You can return the phone to normal update ability by uninstalling the z app.
Go settings, apps, show system apps (3dots), find moto checkin, choose disable. Reboot not needed.
There is no stock app to uninstall these foreign updates. But be assured:
Super Manager uninstalls these apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gpc.myweb.hinet.net.TaskManager
Free version works fine.
See pic 3 & 4.
Also these all system app updates persist in safe mode.
With the Fake motocheckin in control you must put up with a total of 2 forced closes after a boot up. As well as when an update becomes available. There is something else that calls on it sometimes when no update is ready.
The checkin app is one of the keys to the update process.
One link I found: https://www.darklaunch.com/2015/04/10/disable-motorolaota
I posted at the Lenovo forum. I wonder how long they will permit my post.
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-Z...-Nougat-until-stable-operation-is/m-p/3546371
I was so bummed about the Debloater ADB being foiled by our latest patch, I tried what worked on my Maxx years ago.
WARNING THE ABOVE MODS I DEEM TO BE SAFE ON OUR PHONE. YET YOU ARE USING THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK. USING THE OTHER APPS BELOW MAY LEAVE YOUR PHONE FORCE CLOSING AND SAFE MODE MAY NOT HELP. YOU MAY HAVE TO RESORT TO A DATA RESET FROM RECOVERY.
Update, I have tried many of these apps and none do anything but cause a persistent FC.
Apps from a system dump.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/themes-apps/moto-z-dump-t3413718
My condensed (privapp & app only) Mega link 900 MB, see attachments
Use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.zdevs.zarchiver
I encourage others to see what other tweaking we can achieve by installing other useless 'Z apps..
This statement does not apply to the attachments:
For those that may get a persistent FC, I got one and I thought I would have to FDR.
I did have S Manager right beneath the OK button. So with quick fingers I was able to uninstall the offending app.

If any have not taken the Dec patch, you are elected (lol) as a tester. Please test this?
Thank you.

I have android security patch up to July 1st and build mcl24.246-36
I'm thinking of trying this, but unsure what exactly I need to do.
I see mention of a checkin app, but when I click on the link it says root is required, and my moto z is the verizon version, and so I don't think can be rooted.

x000x said:
I have android security patch up to July 1st and build mcl24.246-36
I'm thinking of trying this, but unsure what exactly I need to do.
I see mention of a checkin app, but when I click on the link it says root is required, and my moto z is the verizon version, and so I don't think can be rooted.
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Look down to bottom of post. Do you see attachments?
If not get a browser
Just click on the attachment and install.
That link is only to show evidence of it working.

yep, I see the attachments. I'll try it later and report back
edit: I only observed one "motocare has stopped" message upon boot.
was the second force close message also for motocare? or for 3c_checkin?
edit 2: it works! not ota update messages since installing the motocare and 3c_checkin above

x000x said:
yep, I see the attachments. I'll try it later and report back
edit: I only observed one "motocare has stopped" message upon boot.
was the second force close message also for motocare? or for 3c_checkin?
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1 each

So far I haven't seen the force close message for 3c_checkin (one the one for motocare), however the ota update message has seemingly been disabled. So I can verify this worked for me :good:

x000x said:
So far I haven't seen the force close message for 3c_checkin (one the one for motocare), however the ota update message has seemingly been disabled. So I can verify this worked for me :good:
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Please post a SS of your sw patch date.

Here you go

Ok people,
Please post if the OTA stopper works (or not) on the Jan patch.
So others, including me, may safety continue blocking N 7.0 while on the Jan. patch. Nougat should be a train wreck for Music players....
Thank you

I found out for myself. Fake Motocheckin still works on the January patch.

Updated OP new fake apps extending battery ? life.

The following is superceded by the 45 app attachment in OP.
Removed (installed fakes) NFC and Beam from VZW phone!!
See screen shot
Many other apps and processes too.
Edit, Omit (disable from settings, apps OR uninstall from SM):
package access helper, it is needed in the install process.
EAB, used to view contacts.
Adding Keychain (fake) actually streamlines browser password logins!
But breaks call History.
There are 10 FCs only on boot up.
Oh yea, for pic 2, fake apps stop with DM service. This pic should have been last.

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Wi-Fi looses connect after Andoid 9 update on XZ2c

Hi,
After performing OTA update to Android 9 Pie WiFi started to experience serios problems.
It connects to Wi-Fi routers like before, but keep constantly loosing connection. The indication in the status bar is like normal. However all apps requiring internet stop working.
In Twitter app, you can browse the tweets but when you want to update the screen you have 'Unable to get tweets at this time'
In Gmail app, you can browse emails in a folder but when you switch to other folder you will have 'Connection error, retry'
In eBay app, you may go into Bids area of the app and see your bids, but when you switch to a lot the app locks.
WiFi calling is not working.
This problem was reported many times this summer, when Pie was available for beta download (Reddit and Google dev forums have a long list of reports). It was suggested that:
-disable\enable WiFi trick can work this out. (It cannot with XZ2c)
-disable IPv6 in router as the Pie tries to establish IPv6 connection (It is not a solution when you are not an admin of a router, but I checked on 3 networks and diffrent models by disabling IPv6- no use).
-disable WiFi discovery in WiFi settings (it does not work).
-reset network setting (I did lost all my saved networks, but it did not help).
I contacted Sony Support and the only suggestions is that OTA update did not go well, so they want me to make update again via Xperia Companion. Meaning hours of backup and loosing information and settings of dozens of apps.
According to the reports (you can google "WiFi issues after Android Pie update") making factory reset is not a solution. I will try to restore the updated Android 9 via Xperia Companion.
But this is the serious issue equal to bricking a phone that quite new yet. (((((((

seems I am experiencing this as well sometimes after PIE update... sh!t..

I made clean install via Xperia Companion and it did not help. Sony wants me to bring it to the service.
Is there a way to roll back to Android 8.1?

mxvtt said:
Is there a way to roll back to Android 8.1?
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Yes, install flashtool and download a firmware that is still on Oreo (check version number). I used the SG one (4G icon and NFC persistent icon). After flashing it, you most likely end up in a bootloop. Fix this with Experia Companion. Don't wait to long though; once Pie is available for all regions, you can't use Companion to fix the bootloop AND stay on Oreo. You will be stuck with Pie. Good luck!

real_marsman said:
Yes, install flashtool and download a firmware that is still on Oreo (check version number). I used the SG one (4G icon and NFC persistent icon). After flashing it, you most likely end up in a bootloop. Fix this with Experia Companion. Don't wait to long though; once Pie is available for all regions, you can't use Companion to fix the bootloop AND stay on Oreo. You will be stuck with Pie. Good luck!
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Sound near impossible. When can I get the latest Oreo for ZX2c? Can you guide me to flashtool thread, so that I could read how to do it?

It's not too difficult. All you need to know is at flashtool.net

Installed previous firmware, all problems gone!! Even the speed is faster than on Android Pie
Now I need to find out how to hide Sony's 'New software available' from the notifications.

mxvtt said:
Installed previous firmware, all problems gone!! Even the speed is faster than on Android Pie
Now I need to find out how to hide Sony's 'New software available' from the notifications.
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if you find out please share... did it appear even disabling the auto-update in settings?
and you had to factory reset to revert succesfully to Oreo I think? can you list the steps you followed? I may be interested in reverting to oreo as well until pie will be more stable...tia!

FcukBloat said:
if you find out please share... did it appear even disabling the auto-update in settings?
and you had to factory reset to revert succesfully to Oreo I think? can you list the steps you followed? I may be interested in reverting to oreo as well until pie will be more stable...tia!
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1) I donwloaded and installed flashtool
2) I dowloaded and installed the driver https://developer.sony.com/file/download/xperia-xz2-driver/
3) I find the previous firmware for my region, the latest is 51.1.A.11.51 . It is one big 2.2 Gb *.ftf file, I put it into C:\Users\**yourname*\.flashTool\firmwares on my Win7 pc
4) Run the flashtool and pressed the flash button
5) when prompted I switched off the phone, pressed volume down button and then inserted the USB into phone and pc
6) Waited 7-8 minutes untill the flashing is finished.
Disconnected the phone, pressed power and in 10 minutes I have this cool device up and running like it should!

mxvtt said:
1) I donwloaded and installed flashtool
2) I dowloaded and installed the driver https://developer.sony.com/file/download/xperia-xz2-driver/
3) I find the previous firmware for my region, the latest is 51.1.A.11.51 . It is one big 2.2 Gb *.ftf file, I put it into C:\Users\**yourname*\.flashTool\firmwares on my Win7 pc
4) Run the flashtool and pressed the flash button
5) when prompted I switched off the phone, pressed volume down button and then inserted the USB into phone and pc
6) Waited 7-8 minutes untill the flashing is finished.
Disconnected the phone, pressed power and in 10 minutes I have this cool device up and running like it should!
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thanks I already downloaded the .11.51 firmware also, but I don't have the ftf, I have all files extracted... probably because I selected to unpack it automatically.. but I thought I still could find the ftf somewhere... will download it again without the unpacking this time and see.
this way it cleared all your data right? and wiped internal sd also maybe? or all your data was still there after the downgrade?

FcukBloat said:
thanks I already downloaded the .11.51 firmware also, but I don't have the ftf, I have all files extracted... probably because I selected to unpack it automatically.. but I thought I still could find the ftf somewhere... will download it again without the unpacking this time and see.
this way it cleared all your data right? and wiped internal sd also maybe? or all your data was still there after the downgrade?
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SD card remained untouched. But flashin wiped all personal data from the phone

mxvtt said:
SD card remained untouched. But flashin wiped all personal data from the phone
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thanks for the info, fastory reset is not a big problem for me, I think I am downgrading also soon! don't like pies... :laugh: redownloading ftf now and flashtool (which is taking ages to complete download... so slow!)
edit: even without unpacking I don't have the ftf but three separated files, will google to see how to create the ftf from the firmware files!

nvm

downgrade successful, great to see Oreo running again! quick settings icons in pie are just horrible..
no update notification here yet, but probably just because the ftf i chose (customized ce1) has no pie update available yet...!

FcukBloat said:
downgrade successful, great to see Oreo running again! quick settings icons in pie are just horrible..
no update notification here yet, but probably just because the ftf i chose (customized ce1) has no pie update available yet...!
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Glad to hear that you succeded! Congrats!
I have read some advice that AdGuard app can block Sony Software Updates, but it required installation of crapware (unnecessary browsers) so I will look into other possibilities to block it. This exercise with Pie update made me spend long hours backing up and restoring, so I will need more time.
Offtopic: I have blocked updates on Win 10, Mozilla and now it is time for my Android phone. What is this world coming to...

mxvtt said:
Glad to hear that you succeded! Congrats!
I have read some advice that AdGuard app can block Sony Software Updates, but it required installation of crapware (unnecessary browsers) so I will look into other possibilities to block it. This exercise with Pie update made me spend long hours backing up and restoring, so I will need more time.
Offtopic: I have blocked updates on Win 10, Mozilla and now it is time for my Android phone. What is this world coming to...
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I'm using adguard to block ads in browser.. maybe if we disable the Sony sw update app via adb will do the trick? i did this to disable some system apps that were not possible to disable from settings (SwiftKey keyboard etc)
i don't mind about future updates so will try tomorrow if i have time and see what happens!

disabled all update relevant apps from the phone via adb shell.. I hope this will prevent the ota update to show up, will see when the PIE update for CE1 will be released! :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

FcukBloat said:
disabled all update relevant apps from the phone via adb shell.. I hope this will prevent the ota update to show up, will see when the PIE update for CE1 will be released! :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Can you guide me how you do it exactly? (Explain me like I am 5, please )

mxvtt said:
Can you guide me how you do it exactly? (Explain me like I am 5, please )
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you must install minimal adb for windows and send the adb command, I did it on win10 and it worked fine. also disabled headsup notifications this way, hate them!
when you have minimal adb installed, connect the phone via usb (when it is on and debug mode enabled in advanced settings) open a command prompt from the folder where you have adb.exe and run:
adb devices
... to check if your phone is seen. if so, run the following commands to disable sony update apps:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonyericsson.updatecenter
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.mtp.extension.fotaupdate
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.update
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.updatecenter.config.latecmz
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.updatecenter.config.autoinstall
doing like this now when I go to settings > sw update I have now the stock android update app opening, not the sony app anymore, so hope the sony updates won't be seen anymore!
if you have already the notification always shown you can try the above and see if after rebooting the phone, it disappears or not..
let me know!

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