Hello,
I have done some changes to the build.prop to make my device to appear as Pixel 2 XL for some reason. I just want to know if this properties will effect on the OTA (Monthly security updates) updates.
Thanks,
Kasun.
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Hi all,
A little info....
1) I use a VZW Note 4
2) I reverted to Kitkat from Lollipop OAF and blocked KNOX and OTA following THIS thread.
Since I did the above, no OTA updates are coming in for me (thankfully!)... including the Security updates (at least I haven't seen any).
My questions are...
1) Is it safe to install Security updates without it messing with Kitkat?
2) Have any of you who have reverted to KK updated your Security policies?
I'm concerned that installing any newly pushed security updates will not work well with KK, and possibly mess with my finely running Note 4. Truthfully, I can absolutely NOT stand any of what they "improved" with LP! I hate it with a passion, and that's and understatement!
Anyways, any help is much appreciated! TIA!
Hi everyone,
my 5x tells me in the PlayStore Settings that the device is not certified?! Rom ist the Original with Mar 17 security patch. Only thing altered is that it is rooted.
Is that why it is not certified?
Joerg
Probably because i've two other phones that are rooted and it says Uncertified too.
naturekid said:
Hi everyone,
my 5x tells me in the PlayStore Settings that the device is not certified?! Rom ist the Original with Mar 17 security patch. Only thing altered is that it is rooted.
Is that why it is not certified?
Joerg
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Is this a common issue with rooting?
Well, it's not because they are rooted. Have a new one here that is not altered and not rooted and it is also not certified!
I updated my new Lineage OS device for the first time yesterday to the May 9th build and I had to redo my Tingle patch (which I use to prevent having to use Google crap on my phone).
I don't really care about new features (unless its a theming engine), so should I continue to update my phone weekly, or just check the release notes to see if any security patches are pushed?
If I hold off on updating, will it make it more difficult to get updates OTA in the future?
(I realize this is a major noob question, this is my first Android device.)
z0m8i3 said:
I updated my new Lineage OS device for the first time yesterday to the May 9th build and I had to redo my Tingle patch (which I use to prevent having to use Google crap on my phone).
I don't really care about new features (unless its a theming engine), so should I continue to update my phone weekly, or just check the release notes to see if any security patches are pushed?
If I hold off on updating, will it make it more difficult to get updates OTA in the future?
(I realize this is a major noob question, this is my first Android device.)
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Can be more changes than just the android security patch level that affects security. I've seen stuff in change logs that indicates replacing the old built-in browser to some new webview based browser, encryption related changes and stuff.
If you don't have any serious issues you could use LOS Changelog or Lineage Downloader for downloading and review changelogs before updating. That could help with knowing if a new build is good for you or if you could skip it without losing out on important changes.
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z0m8i3 said:
If I hold off on updating, will it make it more difficult to get updates OTA in the future?
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No
As anyone received an update to May's security patch? Even Samsung devices are more up to date, I thought by getting a Pixel this would be guaranteed... It seems there are issues with updates for this phone, I mean, pulling this device from the beta program, for the Android Q and no updates so far, strange...
Would like to see if anyone knows what could be causing this delay.
Yes we all know. June you'll get everything. Probably on the 3rd. It's been announced over and over. Google search for Pixel 3a security update shows this:
https://9to5google.com/2019/05/10/pixel-3a-security-patch-old/
You could have done that yourself in less time it took to post this.
Without waiting until June when they issue patches for this device, the only way to update your security level at this time is by manually flashing the Q beta from the full factory images (you can only do this if your device is bootloader-unlocked).
Otherwise, as the other user stated, updates will start in June, including Q beta OTA enrollment.
For a wifi system update vs. a factory file, is there a difference in performance?
Thanks
pbman1953 said:
For a wifi system update vs. a factory file, is there a difference in performance?
Thanks
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Are you talking about a full sys image or an ota sideload? I recently learned the latest full sys image of fully up-to-date with security patches bit the ota will only bring you to the current month that you choose so if we are in July and you sideload may security ota then you won't be current. I believe the answer is no but I am not an expert dev so I'm sure someone else will let you know
Currently I'm on the q beta, but in general I'd be using the Ota releases.
There is no difference in performance. They're just different ways to install.
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Thanks!