I downloaded a software update before I learned that it could break the root and TWRP. I haven't installed it yet, but now I want to delete it. There is a permanent notification icon that prompts me to install the update. Does anybody have any advice?
It cannot break TWRP.
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It cannot break TWRP.
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So it only breaks the root?
I don't even think it will do that. If it breaks root, you're about a single flash of a SuperUser ZIP away. Go for it.
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I don't even think it will do that. If it breaks root, you're about a single flash of a SuperUser ZIP away. Go for it.
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I suppose TWRP's message (can't post links, but the page is titled "Official Updates and TWRP") is true only for other updates then. I pressed install now, and it brought me to TWRP. Do you know the file path of the installation file, or is there a workaround for this?
you need stock recovery or you wouldn't even be able to update anyways. TWRP will not allow the update to be installed
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you need stock recovery or you wouldn't even be able to update anyways. TWRP will not allow the update to be installed
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So if I can't install the update, is there any way that I can delete it and end the prompt for installation?
I don't understand why you don't want the update.
If you flash stock recovery, install the OTA and reinstall root, you're done. It only might temporarily break root, you can still go back using exactly the same methid you used before.
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I'm reading the threads and seeing a consistent pattern (and experienced it myself). Referring at least to 4.1.2 -> 4.2 and 4.2 -> 4.2.1, it seems that you can do the OTA update if you if you have CWM but not TWRP. If you accept the OTA and have CWM, it will reboot into CWM, apply the update, ask if you want to preserve recovery and su, and reboot you into the new version.
If you have TWRP, though, it seems people get stuck at error 7 or similar.
When a larger version comes out in the future though I suspect we'll have to flash by hand as the OTA could blow away custom recovery; but for the two mentioned above at least, it wont kill CWM and installs fine with it in place.
I've loved TWRP in the past, but in this case it looks like CWM is handling the OTAs more gracefully. It's just a random chance that I have the latest CWM on my N7 instead of TWRP.
I have never used twrp, but I have done the last updates through cwm recovery and kept recovery and kept root. Definitely recommend cwm recovery.
I just got the OTA here, on TWRP 2.3.2.1, Nexus 7 no 3G. No errors, just worked.
Yeah just got the new update and I'm still rooted
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Yeah just got the new update and I'm still rooted
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And you are using which recovery?
Both work. If they don't something else is going on.
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And you are using which recovery?
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CWM ...
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Worked for me using TWRP
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Just took the 4.2.1 update im still rooted using TWRP...
Status 7 is usually a security thing regarding the signature I think. If anything CWM has signature verification off by default.
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I really don't understand why people are having such a hard time understanding what is wrong when they receive an error message with the OTA update.
It's not complicated people. You don't need to be a friggin' brain surgeon or a senior level developer. The error message TELLS YOU what the issue is.
Verifying current system...assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/SOMEFILE")
Guess what? Something is wrong with SOMEFILE. You either modified it, deleted it, "froze" it in TiBu, or did something else that is causing the update to break.
If you look at the updater-script, you can see everything thing the OTA does. It's just a long batch script basically.
The ONLY way this 4.2.1 OTA update is going to fail due to recovery is if you are using the wrong recovery for your device (ie: grouper on talapia, etc.).
I hear what you are saying but....my N7 is stock, untouched, unlocked & rooted, yet I had problems with CWM & TWRP with the OTA and flashing the update manually.
I had to go back to stock recovery for both updates.
But I can see in this thread some have the OTA update working fine, one thing we all have in common is the N7, yet varied results.
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I hear what you are saying but....my N7 is stock, untouched, unlocked & rooted, yet I had problems with CWM & TWRP with the OTA and flashing the update manually.
I had to go back to stock recovery for both updates.
But I can see in this thread some have the OTA update working fine, one thing we all have in common is the N7, yet varied results.
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Was your unit a 3G or Wi-Fi only model?
OTA?
I hate to be the hater, but why would anyone here take an OTA? The reason this site exists is specifically to help people to not use the stock software. If cwm survives OTAs it is probably an accident, lol.
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OTA?
I hate to be the hater, but why would anyone here take an OTA? The reason this site exists is specifically to help people to not use the stock software. If cwm survives OTAs it is probably an accident, lol.
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What are you talking about?
XDA is in no way a site dedicated exclusively to "help people not use the stock software". It's a place where people can discuss their hardware/software including stock/custom/etc. usage and modifications. So not only is your comment 100% incorrect, but it's also contrary to this thread in particular. The thread title clear talks about using a CUSTOM recovery with an update to the stock software. So even if you were right (you aren't), your point is counter-intuitive.
There are many people here that are either mostly or completely stock. That's their personal preference and it's completely fine and acceptable. And it most certainly doesn't mean they don't deserve help or assistance here.
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Also, while OTA updates are written in such a way to remove suid root on the su binary and reinstall the stock recovery image, most new custom recoveries have a work around in place to prevent this. Not to mention it's trivial to restore them back after the update.
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OTA?
I hate to be the hater, but why would anyone here take an OTA? The reason this site exists is specifically to help people to not use the stock software. If cwm survives OTAs it is probably an accident, lol.
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No accident ... I updated my N7 from 4.1 to 4.2 still rooted.. And I just updated again to 4.2.1 ... Don't know about you but I love these kind of updates
Also I like my devices stock, rooted and a few tweaks here and there along with rooted applications... I'm sure there are many of me out there.
-Google
I prefer to never actually flash the recoveries.. just adb boot them as required - that means my system is always stock for the updates and I can pick a recovery at random should I want them (although generally I only use them to get a root shell to install su when I get a new phone).
I am rooted stock with cwm touch and the ota fails staus 7. I'm pretty sure I didn't do anything to "break" the update for myself. It's kind of funny the clockwork stops and asks about flashing an untrusted rom and then doesn't allow it. I would rather sit out of this whole 4.2 bs anyway.
I was rooted and stupidly just clicked the update to 4.2.1 without thinking, it didn't even occur to me to take any measures to keep root or custom recovery. So I lost both. It only took a few minutes with Wugs' toolkit to fix though.
I've taken three OTAs with TWRP and had no problems with any of them.
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After rooting I deleted all of the AT&T and Facebook software. I note that the AT&T Software Update check button remains under Phone Settings, but more disturbingly was a pop-up this morning stating that AT&T Update was checking for updates! Fortunately I happen to be in a wifi-only area right now -- no cell coverage so the "network is not available".
So far Google has NOT been my friend. Is anyone aware of a switch to fully disable or script to remove this? Thanks! --Larry
Assuming you've flashed a custom recovery image, then when it asks to install the update, just "let it". It will reboot the phone into the recovery, and you can immediately cancel. The phone will never prompt you to update after that even though you're still on the old version.
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Assuming you've flashed a custom recovery image, then when it asks to install the update, just "let it". It will reboot the phone into the recovery, and you can immediately cancel. The phone will never prompt you to update after that even though you're still on the old version.
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But if doesn't find an update & reboot to recovery, will it simply keep searching (& using battery)?
I rebooted and the popup hasn't returned, but I still would like to disable/remove the whole thing.
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But if doesn't find an update & reboot to recovery, will it simply keep searching (& using battery)?
I rebooted and the popup hasn't returned, but I still would like to disable/remove the whole thing.
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Nuke the 2 zips in /system/etc/security. That will kill OTAs altogether
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Nuke the 2 zips in /system/etc/security. That will kill OTAs altogether
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"zips" deleted. Thank you!
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"zips" deleted. Thank you!
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Because I can't leave well enough alone (& with "zips" deleted & other AT&T apps deleted) since I couldn't remove it, I pressed the "AT&T Software Update" button in Settings. Surprisingly, after a brief search the phone began to download an update! I forced an immediate reboot to recocery and did a backup restore to insure it was stopped.
Question: As I am running build 1.08.502.1 CL180011, Baseband version 1.15.40.00.13_2_10.64.40.33AL what is this update trying to do and should I let it try to install. I certainly do not want to impact my s-off, root, or deodexed ROM.
Thanks.
Enhancements/Fixes
Voice over Wi-Fi
HD Voice Icon
Google Patch: SMS and Security
Update email Signature
As always INSTALL AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!
Keep in mind while this is the official OTA update things can still go wrong that being said remember your g flex must be running stock android 4.4.2 and you must have stock recovery.
Download: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5nbznglPEvILTFlWmF5a0J4X3M/edit?usp=docslist_api
Please note once you update you will loose root and you can root again by reinstalling Towelroot if you already have it installed. Make sure you have the latest version of Towelroot in order for it to work.
Instructions:
1-download the above link and place it on the root of your phone storage it will not work if it's not on the root storage.
2- power off your phone and boot into recovery (volume down and power)
3- once in stock recovery select "apply update from sd card" the OTA file you downloaded should be there select it and install it
4- it will take a while to complete and once it's done feel free to reboot your device.
If by any chance you get boot loops then reboot into recovery and wipe cache and then reboot.
That should be all if I missed anything let me know enjoy!!
Update: sorry about the privacy settings on the link I did not realize it was set to private I have hopefully fixed this issue so you guys can start downloading sorry about any inconvenience.
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Enhancements/Fixes
Voice over Wi-Fi
HD Voice Icon
Google Patch: SMS and Security
Update email Signature
As always INSTALL AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!
Keep in mind while this is the official OTA update things can still go wrong that being said remember your g flex must be running stock android 4.4.2 and you must have stock recovery.
Download: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5nbznglPEvILTFlWmF5a0J4X3M/edit?usp=docslist_api
Please note once you update you will loose root and you can root again by reinstalling Towelroot if you already have it installed. Make sure you have the latest version of Towelroot in order for it to work.
Instructions:
1-download the above link and place it on the root of your phone storage it will not work if it's not on the root storage.
2- power off your phone and boot into recovery (volume down and power)
3- once in stock recovery select "apply update from sd card" the OTA file you downloaded should be there select it and install it
4- it will take a while to complete and once it's done feel free to reboot your device.
If by any chance you get boot loops then reboot into recovery and wipe cache and then reboot.
That should be all if I missed anything let me know enjoy!!
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Can't access the file, need permission?
It's been fixed link is now public
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Would this be the system update that just showed up for me this morning? I am on sprint and I have only had this phone for about a week so i dont know if this phone had an update on the 7th
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sand1303 said:
Would this be the system update that just showed up for me this morning? I am on sprint and I have only had this phone for about a week so i dont know if this phone had an update on the 7th
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Yes it is.
Can I reroot using IORoot? Or does it have to be this towelroot?
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Good question i just took the ota since i was gunna loose root anyway. I used ioroot to root the first time let me see what happens
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OTA update
Upgraded this AM...Can confirm also that upgrading with this OTA you will lose root. Use IOroot25 to get it back for the Spr version.
no luck. i go to recovery mode and i see install from external sdcard but no dice, the zip file is on the root directory but doesnt appear
jazz995756 said:
Enhancements/Fixes
As always INSTALL AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!
Keep in mind while this is the official OTA update things can still go wrong that being said remember your g flex must be running stock android 4.4.2 and you must have stock recovery.
Download: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5nbznglPEvILTFlWmF5a0J4X3M/edit?usp=docslist_api
Please note once you update you will loose root and you can root again by reinstalling Towelroot if you already have it installed. Make sure you have the latest version of Towelroot in order for it to work.
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Im on version 4.2.2....LS995V3
can i just uSe this to update to kitkat ?????????????????
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Im on version 4.2.2....LS995V3
can i just uSe this to update to kitkat ?????????????????
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No I believe you have to be on kit Kat already
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Yeah. I would have to be
I realized I couldn't take Ota update since some bloatware was deleted.
I updated phone by firstly flashing fully stock lg995v3 firmware using LG flashtool. After which I was updated twice and im now on lg995zv7. android version 4.4.2 and im rooted as well
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yet again i cant see the file in recovery and its on the root. i also factory reset it and still nothing. please can someone help
Try putting it in your LG backup file I think when I was trying that route, that's where I saw it
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Noob question. I am on the 4.4.2 LS995ZV6 version of a GSM unlocked Sprint Flex. My device has just downloaded an update without my consent which. I believe is this. I am rooted by the way. Can I take this the update downloaded on my phone? Will I lose the unlocking status? Will taking the update on a rooted phone create any problems? Please let me know.
I don't think you will be able to properly take the update of your rooted. Also if it does you will lose root and you have to reroot (easy peasy)
If locked. Just look for the guide to sim unlock and delete few stock and (root first) then you will be fine
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anyone have ZV7 TOT ????
com.android.phone
i have a problem with this version, when the ultimate system uptade is a being installed, when i finish a calling the error com.android.phone closed the phone app and no have registered of call, anyone help me please?
anyone have ZV6 TOT then ?
After ZV6 successfully update, phone has fallen into bootloop and ZV7 can't be done; the recovery shows me a status 7 error. To get the device working again, i need to reflash ZV3. Anyone can help me solve this problem??
I just got a new LGG2 from Verizon upon receiving it i updated the new firmware to 25B ioroot isn't compatible any ideas how i can get root on this phone
Frankiejay said:
I just got a new LGG2 from Verizon upon receiving it i updated the new firmware to 25B ioroot isn't compatible any ideas how i can get root on this phone
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Wait until it supports it..
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I just got a new LGG2 from Verizon upon receiving it i updated the new firmware to 25B ioroot isn't compatible any ideas how i can get root on this phone
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If you have rooted 24A with a stock recovery, you can take the OTA and retain root..
Ok so I figured I'd ask here instead of making a new thread since it's sort of relevant. Hope not to thread jack. I have a vs980 rooted on 24a with stock rom and twrp. My phone tried to update to 25b yesterday and I canceled it by switching from WiFi to 4g. 2 questions I have are can I take the update and stay the same or not yet since I have twrp? And 2 it started downloading automatically, if I can't take the update is there a way to keep it from downloading again? Thanks in advance.
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Ok so I figured I'd ask here instead of making a new thread since it's sort of relevant. Hope not to thread jack. I have a vs980 rooted on 24a with stock rom and twrp. My phone tried to update to 25b yesterday and I canceled it by switching from WiFi to 4g. 2 questions I have are can I take the update and stay the same or not yet since I have twrp? And 2 it started downloading automatically, if I can't take the update is there a way to keep it from downloading again? Thanks in advance.
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1) It won't install without the factory recovery.
2) You have to remove/disable/freeze the updater app to stop it from prompting you. (I don't remember the exact name of it)
So there really isn't any harm in letting it download since it won't install without factory recovery? I'll check the apps I have frozen again I thought I froze it, but maybe not. Thanks. Do you know if it's simply called system updates?
Software Update is the app name people are freezing using Titanium, don't know what the .apk is, I have a debloated rom currently. You should be able to find and rename the .apk for Software Update to stop it.
I've been using ultimate backup lite and I have a system update app I could freeze just wanted to make sure it was the right one. Tried to post a picture, but I don't have enough seniority.
is ioroot still the best rooting tool?
Also when I take 25 will I have to reinstall twrp?
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If you have rooted 24A with a stock recovery, you can take the OTA and retain root..
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Did you do this personally? I have stock rooted 24A now. I am using xposed and other root apps. Will the OTA effect any of that?
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Did you do this personally? I have stock rooted 24A now. I am using xposed and other root apps. Will the OTA effect any of that?
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Just repeating what someone said in the other update thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g2/general/25b-coming-t2874367
Of course I lost root and it is still 4.4.2, but I can not find any documentation on what changed. Has anyone else received this update?
Baseband version: M8974A-AAAANAZM-2.0.20064
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
Update: TowelRoot does not seem to work with this update!
also got it. its a 220+mb update.
I just got this update as well. I got the message that says it is downloaded and wants to install. I am rooted with TWRP installed now. I have read that some people have had problems and been bricked when they tried to install some updates in the past. For this reason, I went into the hidden menu and disabled OTAs. Guess that didn't work. Has anyone else taken this update being rooted with twrp successfully?
You won't be able to rooted or with custom recovery. Check out the meta-inf script. It will fail if any fishy is going on with your device. I'm going to edit it later tonight so I can post the flash able zip for us to update. All its really updating is the radio.img and a few other apks as well as some security updates.
Checked no update for me. In the Houston area. But read online it was for the VoLTE update and In Flight text messaging
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Of course I lost root and it is still 4.4.2, but I can not find any documentation on what changed. Has anyone else received this update?
Baseband version: M8974A-AAAANAZM-2.0.20064
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
Update: TowelRoot does not seem to work with this update!
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OOoooOo boy.... time to disable OTA, thanks for the head up
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You wont be able to rooted or with custom recovery. Check out the meta-inf script. It will fail if any fishy is going on with your device. Im going to edit it later tonight so I can post the flash able zip for us to update. All its really updating is the radio.img and a few other apks as well as some security updates.
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Once we flash and update, towel root will work again? Someone said they couldn't get towel root to work after the update. For now I'm just playing around with cm11. If someone would get it or another ROM working pretty good, I'd just use it. I had planned on selling the flex and use my bump to get a nexus 6 through t-mobile. But if things get rolling a little around here. I'm happy with my flex. I wish there was more I could do but its over my head. My previous two devices were a Nexus and HTC they were easy compared to this.
How do you disable OTA updates?
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I pulled out all the "abort install if blah blah blah" lines from the Meta-Inf folder and all the lines to install the priv-apps and just for my sake i took out the priv-apps since it would replace with .odex and im deodexed. Checked the updater script for any other "abort or security" crap. Didnt see anything else. So i repacked the update into a flashable.zip and flash away. It adds this really cool "SECURITY ERROR" Under the LG logo on boot up. And transforms the device into a temporary outrageously expensive paper weight.
So i rebooted into twrp and restored. So far a no go. I think after digging through it and seeing what all is in it.....im just gonna make a flashable of the new radio.img incase it upgrades ours and gets better service or picks up those techno tunes from Venus.
I had 2 back to back updates, but I ended with D95920m.
I accidentally downloaded the update. I actually don't even remember doing it. I just saw that it was successfully downloaded. It hasn't updated yet. Is there anything i can do to get rid of it? I don't want to lose root. I don't have a custom recovery installed. I only have root access as that is typically all that I need.
Also, any chance anyone has tried to use towelroot on this after it breaks root? EDIT: Never mind, just saw the OP's update that towelroot will not work. F this. I need to get rid of this phone.
I renamed the file that it downloaded, so at least now it is just asking me to download the update again. I also installed a TWRP in the mean time. I guess I just need to disable updates now.
I am in the same situation... Can you please tell me where the update is downloaded to? I need to rename mine as well in case I were to accidentally hit install update.
How do you get the update notification to go away?
I have seen the option to hide it in one of the xposed modules, but can't remember which one...
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How do you get the update notification to go away?
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The Update should download under Cache or Data/Cache. It should work disabling OTA updates in the hidden menu.
3845#*959#, the go to WLAN test --> OTA Settings and disable
Thank you so much!
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How do you disable OTA updates?
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if u can root u can delete the system/app/LGDMSClient.apk or freeze Software Update it with Titanium Backup
Bradl79 said:
if u can root u can delete the system/app/LGDMSClient.apk or freeze Software Update it with Titanium Backup
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I don't have an LGDMSCLIENT.APK
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I don't have an LGDMSCLIENT.APK
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what carrier of the Flex do u have?
Bradl79 said:
what carrier of the Flex do u have?
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I dont have lgdmsclient.apk either. I have the T-mobile (d959) model.