[Q] How to kill OTA software update - Moto X Q&A

Hi guys, I finally got a Moto X today to check out what's the hype all about! I'm very excited but also very new to Android and Moto X. So will need you help.
I'm currently on Verizon 4.2.2. I want to stay on it because I do use FoxFi and 4.4 breaks it. OTA did download on the phone but I delayed the installation. Is there anyway to delete the OTA download file and force stop the OTA?
I tried to force stop the MotorolaOTA but the download resumed after about 20 seconds every time.
I rooted the device thanks for the instruction on this sites. Is my easiest route to use the paid version of Titanium Backup to freeze the MotoOTA? I want to make sure it works before I go ahead and pay for it. Any other alternatives?
Thanks for your help in advance. I tried to browse through about 20 pages or so but didn't really find the answer so I created a new thread.

Yep, go ahead and buy titanium. It works perfectly on my phone. App quarantine does not see the app. Anyone have any free alternatives?
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solovln said:
Hi guys, I finally got a Moto X today to check out what's the hype all about! I'm very excited but also very new to Android and Moto X. So will need you help.
I'm currently on Verizon 4.2.2. I want to stay on it because I do use FoxFi and 4.4 breaks it. OTA did download on the phone but I delayed the installation. Is there anyway to delete the OTA download file and force stop the OTA?
I tried to force stop the MotorolaOTA but the download resumed after about 20 seconds every time.
I rooted the device thanks for the instruction on this sites. Is my easiest route to use the paid version of Titanium Backup to freeze the MotoOTA? I want to make sure it works before I go ahead and pay for it. Any other alternatives?
Thanks for your help in advance. I tried to browse through about 20 pages or so but didn't really find the answer so I created a new thread.
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Do you have the developer edition or regular Moto X? What phone carrier are you on?

If foxfi is what is keeping you back, usb and Bluetooth tether still works for me. As you said Hotspot will not work.
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If you're rooted on 4.4 there's instructions in a thread here to get the native WiFi tethering working. Just FYI.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
If you're rooted on 4.4 there's instructions in a thread here to get the native WiFi tethering working. Just FYI.
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Agreed...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536166 here's the thread.

cw18306 said:
Agreed...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536166 here's the thread.
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everyone states that Wifi Tether does not work on 4.4 but i have been using it on my phone from day one on my Sprint Moto X
but like everyone has stated there is a native tether mod that will give you tether

cw18306 said:
Do you have the developer edition or regular Moto X? What phone carrier are you on?
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I have a verizon moto x

Mr. Orange 645 said:
If you're rooted on 4.4 there's instructions in a thread here to get the native WiFi tethering working. Just FYI.
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So do I just update through OTA , root 4.4 again and then install that package from this thread with discoverer?
Also I heard 4.4 is a bit buggy so that's why I'm holding back to see what 4.4.2 brings.
Thanks for the reply!

solovln said:
So do I just update through OTA , root 4.4 again and then install that package from this thread with discoverer?
Also I heard 4.4 is a bit buggy so that's why I'm holding back to see what 4.4.2 brings.
Thanks for the reply!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
If you read the forums here, you can easily find answers to all your questions have already been posted. Good luck.

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Wireless Tethering without root? (VZW) (Want to upgrade to 4.4)

Word around the mill is that root is not going to be achieved any time soon on 4.4 (VZW). I am hesitant because I use my phone for internet at my household. Can't lose the ability to wireless tether. I've seen some apps on the playstore that advertise wireless tethering without root, but I don't want to update and it end up not working. Has anyone tried these apps? If not, anyone who is on 4.4 willing to give it a try?
Much appreciated.
MKelleYgcsi said:
Word around the mill is that root is not going to be achieved any time soon on 4.4 (VZW). I am hesitant because I use my phone for internet at my household. Can't lose the ability to wireless tether. I've seen some apps on the playstore that advertise wireless tethering without root, but I don't want to update and it end up not working. Has anyone tried these apps? If not, anyone who is on 4.4 willing to give it a try?
Much appreciated.
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I'll do you one better.
I'm rooted on 4.4 and I cannot get tethering to work AT ALL.
They removed VZWEntitelmentServices.apk, so we can no longer bypass the stock tethering check.
FoxFi didn't work. Wireless tether for root users didn't work. None of the tethering apps I tried worked.
Tethering on 4.4 is going to be a problem, I can tell.
I saw a post that Foxfi didn't work on a VZW X with KK.
Now, maybe if the app developer updates it to be 4.4 compatible? But I don't use the product, so I don't know what the developer's plans are.
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9kracing said:
I'll do you one better.
I'm rooted on 4.4 and I cannot get tethering to work AT ALL.
They removed VZWEntitelmentServices.apk, so we can no longer bypass the stock tethering check.
FoxFi didn't work. Wireless tether for root users didn't work. None of the tethering apps I tried worked.
Tethering on 4.4 is going to be a problem, I can tell.
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See -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47643576&postcount=34 that works for me (VZW DE with 4.4 rooted)
Subscribing... On VZW Dev Ed & waiting for tether to be fixed before upgrading.
9kracing said:
I'll do you one better.
I'm rooted on 4.4 and I cannot get tethering to work AT ALL.
They removed VZWEntitelmentServices.apk, so we can no longer bypass the stock tethering check.
FoxFi didn't work. Wireless tether for root users didn't work. None of the tethering apps I tried worked.
Tethering on 4.4 is going to be a problem, I can tell.
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I don't know if this would fix the issue as it creates the VZWEntitlementServices.apk but I had success with this on 4.2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562 I haven't had a chance to upgrade to 4.4 to try it out but hopefully I'll be able to test it over the weekend.
9kracing said:
I'll do you one better.
I'm rooted on 4.4 and I cannot get tethering to work AT ALL.
They removed VZWEntitelmentServices.apk, so we can no longer bypass the stock tethering check.
FoxFi didn't work. Wireless tether for root users didn't work. None of the tethering apps I tried worked.
Tethering on 4.4 is going to be a problem, I can tell.
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How were you able to attain root? Am I out of the loop here? hahah. Are you on the Dev edition?
Mercutio5 said:
Subscribing... On VZW Dev Ed & waiting for tether to be fixed before upgrading.
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See the link I just posted. It works. NO FoxFi, no messing with the entitlementcheck.apks and such. Just be rooted, install the app and configure as thread says.
9kracing said:
I'll do you one better.
I'm rooted on 4.4 and I cannot get tethering to work AT ALL.
They removed VZWEntitelmentServices.apk, so we can no longer bypass the stock tethering check.
FoxFi didn't work. Wireless tether for root users didn't work. None of the tethering apps I tried worked.
Tethering on 4.4 is going to be a problem, I can tell.
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Would it be a no brainer question to ask if you are on a dev edition of moto x (rooted) All indications I see are that retail x has no root yet (if ever)
MKelleYgcsi said:
How were you able to attain root? Am I out of the loop here? hahah. Are you on the Dev edition?
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Only those with unlockable boot loader (VZW Developer Edition, or if your carrier allows boot loader unlock) can root with Kit Kat.
KidJoe said:
See the link I just posted. It works. NO FoxFi, no messing with the entitlementcheck.apks and such. Just be rooted, install the app and configure as thread says.
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KidJoe said:
I saw a post that Foxfi didn't work on a VZW X with KK.
Now, maybe if the app developer updates it to be 4.4 compatible? But I don't use the product, so I don't know what the developer's plans are.
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See -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47643576&postcount=34 that works for me (VZW DE with 4.4 rooted)
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Awesome! Tested on 4.2.2 and it works perfectly, can't wait to get this working on 4.4 too
Thanks x1000!
KidJoe said:
See the link I just posted. It works. NO FoxFi, no messing with the entitlementcheck.apks and such. Just be rooted, install the app and configure as thread says.
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Sorry but it is not working for me. I have it setup like you said, and it looks like it tethers, but I am unable to see the SSID or connect.
Were you able to successfully tether something?
edit; Nvm, it does work, it just takes a really long time for the network to show up... like a few minutes.
I still would prefer native tethering, but this will work for now, ty!
9kracing said:
Sorry but it is not working for me. I have it setup like you said, and it looks like it tethers, but I am unable to see the SSID or connect.
Were you able to successfully tether something?
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Yes. My iPad Air, iPad 3, and my Bionic (without SIM).
Are you using the EXPERIMENTAL 3.4 version? because the other versions of the app did not work.
So there is no possible way unless you have root?
BTW there is a bounty thread for root,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536089
MKelleYgcsi said:
So there is no possible way unless you have root?
BTW there is a bounty thread for root,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536089
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Not that I am aware of. FoxFi was the only Non-root way on JB/4.2.2. But that currently doesn't work on KK/4.4.
Moving my own post to proper thread.

[Q] GSM Developer Edition KitKat?

Has the GSM Dev edition received the KitKat update yet?
yes, i got it today but i cannot install it via OTA
stupid TWRP recovery
thank you!
hammersfd said:
Has the GSM Dev edition received the KitKat update yet?
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yes. I got it and installed it. Excahnge active sync is fubard
RorixRebel said:
yes, i got it today but i cannot install it via OTA
stupid TWRP recovery
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I'm in the same boat. Anyone out there with a flashable version?
robsw said:
I'm in the same boat. Anyone out there with a flashable version?
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well i restored my recovery and installed via OTA
anyways someone made a flashable zip somewhere in general
cheers
wallyn said:
yes. I got it and installed it. Excahnge active sync is fubard
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I use touchdown for exchange... Works perfectly. Never liked the stock email app.
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wallyn said:
yes. I got it and installed it. Excahnge active sync is fubard
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I believe if you delete the exchange account and re-add it, it should work fine..
Just a heads up guys, the GSM dev edition is just running the same software are tmo, so anything for tmo can be applied to yours as well including the official OTA or the factory images for it
suntzu said:
I believe if you delete the exchange account and re-add it, it should work fine..
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Been there done that. I have both a gsm dev and an AT&T and they both exibit the same behavior. There is a major bug in KitKat that flows across all devices.
Follow this thread, Option #2 including the last step(modem files) and you will be ready to successfully flash the OTA. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536735
FAQ for Kit kat and How to prepare for it (All Carriers)
Beamed from my Moto X
Thank God someone asked this already! :good:
Btw, who is in charge of the Developer Edition updates (like KitKat and bug fixes)? The Motorola Team? Since it's not attached to a specific carrier when you buy it.
Last question, does it work worldwide? I'm thinking of buying this version of the Moto X, I live in Panama and this device hasn't come here (and probably won't, since it's not samsung or iphone market <_<). So if I select the "check for updates" on the phone, will it detect it? :fingers-crossed:
wallyn said:
yes. I got it and installed it. Excahnge active sync is fubard
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Any advice I can give my IT guys to fix this? My email and calendar are fine, contacts are not working.
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The GSM Developer Edition runs the same software as the T-Mobile version. Motorola is posting the factory images on their website. You can also get the files here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php
Not sure if your phone will detect an update or not but mine does on AT&T network, it shouldn't be an issue though for you as you will have two sources to get the files from yourself.
Darel18 said:
Thank God someone asked this already! :good:
Btw, who is in charge of the Developer Edition updates (like KitKat and bug fixes)? The Motorola Team? Since it's not attached to a specific carrier when you buy it.
Last question, does it work worldwide? I'm thinking of buying this version of the Moto X, I live in Panama and this device hasn't come here (and probably won't, since it's not samsung or iphone market <_<). So if I select the "check for updates" on the phone, will it detect it? :fingers-crossed:
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[Q] VZW OTA Update?

Does anyone know what update this is? System preferences doesn't have any updates available, but I woke up to it this morning. Running 4.4 rooted via slapmymoto and wondering if it's safe to take.
hxxtp://imgur.com/a/atLaH
here's my device info:
system 140.45.5.ghost_verizon.en.US
build 13.11.1Q2.X-69-3
kernel 3.4.42-xline-gf57cf5b
had to change your link to http. Otherwise there isn't very much info to go on. What phone do you have exactly? Moto x gsm, carrier version?
Edit: Ok, verizon version. I have exact same system build and kernel, except i have an extra "Verizon" in system version.
I would take the update if it was me. What could it hurt?
You are rooted for what reason?
chrisomnia1 said:
had to change your link to http. Otherwise there isn't very much info to go on. What phone do you have exactly? Moto x gsm, carrier version?
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i can't post links due to low post count, sorry about that. i updated my post with some more information. i'm on a VZW moto x so CDMA/LTE, also running xposed and gravitybox
pan2thada said:
Does anyone know what update this is? System preferences doesn't have any updates available, but I woke up to it this morning. Running 4.4 rooted via slapmymoto and wondering if it's safe to take.
hxxtp://imgur.com/a/atLaH
here's my device info:
system 140.45.5.ghost_verizon.en.US
build 13.11.1Q2.X-69-3
kernel 3.4.42-xline-gf57cf5b
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Pull the ota and uploaded to gdrive or drop box share link. Follow instructions on this thread to find ota since you have root. But don't take the ota because you will lose root and might not get it back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818478
mawells787 said:
Pull the ota and uploaded to gdrive or drop box share link. Follow instructions on this thread to find ota since you have root. But don't take the ota because you will lose root and might not get it back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818478
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It sounds like the ota is downloaded on my phone from the language in the notification, but I don't have anything in my cache directory right now
pan2thada said:
It sounds like the ota is downloaded on my phone from the language in the notification, but I don't have anything in my cache directory right now
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Follow these instructions a little more thorough.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164620
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mawells787 said:
Follow these instructions a little more thorough.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164620
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Have looked in both solid and es explorer both show the same contents (I dont have root explorer)
hxxp://imgur.com/XdKH1eO
pan2thada said:
Have looked in both solid and es explorer both show the same contents (I dont have root explorer)
hxxp://imgur.com/XdKH1eO
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I guess it might be a false notification. Since there's no file in your cache. Thanks for trying, if you find anything please keep us updated.
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mawells787 said:
I guess it might be a false notification. Since there's no file in your cache. Thanks for trying, if you find anything please keep us updated.
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Any way I can disable the notification? It comes up every time I restart
I just checked my system updates and it says I'm up to date.
Version: 140.45.5.en.US
System Version: 140.45.5.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.us
Build Number: 13.11.1Q2.X-69-3
US Verizon Moto Maker edition.
pan2thada said:
Any way I can disable the notification? It comes up every time I restart
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Try this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856632
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Moto X OS Updater

Hello everyone,
I am posting here today on the topic of the Moto X OS Updater. I have the VZW Moto X Dev Ed running Rooted Kit Kat 4.4. I do not want the new update and it is asking me everyday if I would like to install. As I am not interested in doing so I would like to remove this. Is there a way to shut down the updater or maybe even remove the apk? If so what is it called or how do I do so?
Thanks in advance!
-Did Doe
Did Doe said:
Hello everyone,
I am posting here today on the topic of the Moto X OS Updater. I have the VZW Moto X Dev Ed running Rooted Kit Kat 4.4. I do not want the new update and it is asking me everyday if I would like to install. As I am not interested in doing so I would like to remove this. Is there a way to shut down the updater or maybe even remove the apk? If so what is it called or how do I do so?
Thanks in advance!
-Did Doe
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/how-to-upgrade-to-4-4-2-t2660439
Did Doe said:
Hello everyone,
I am posting here today on the topic of the Moto X OS Updater. I have the VZW Moto X Dev Ed running Rooted Kit Kat 4.4. I do not want the new update and it is asking me everyday if I would like to install. As I am not interested in doing so I would like to remove this. Is there a way to shut down the updater or maybe even remove the apk? If so what is it called or how do I do so?
Thanks in advance!
-Did Doe
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Out of curiosity, why don't you want the update?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
Schaweet said:
Out of curiosity, why don't you want the update?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
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i am wondering the same question you are a DEV device with a unlocked bootloader so you can easily root your device again after that update. im very glad i took the update it fixed a couple issues i was having
Teksu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/how-to-upgrade-to-4-4-2-t2660439
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Your the best! Thank you so much?
Schaweet said:
Out of curiosity, why don't you want the update?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
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Well from what I read I can't go back to the post camera update if I take 4.4.2. This is important I am able to do what I want you know.
Did Doe said:
Well from what I read I can't go back to the post camera update if I take 4.4.2. This is important I am able to do what I want you know.
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The main reason people want to get back to 4.2.2 is to root. with the DE you can root with any version because of the unlocked bootloader.
Did Doe said:
Well from what I read I can't go back to the post camera update if I take 4.4.2. This is important I am able to do what I want you know.
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You have a developer edition... You can flash damn well near anything you want.
CartlandSmith said:
yeah it is looking like some of the nervous nellies on this site have spooked a lot of us into thinking you can't.
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yeah, but a little reading and people can figure it all out. and some of the fear is good, people get a little too trigger happy sometimes before they learn the ropes of a new device.
CartlandSmith said:
nah, the misinfo keeps getting posted and reposted and the more you read, the more misinfo you read.
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well it is very known what you can and can't flash, it's stickied in the general thread. No misinfo on that one. also all the upgrading and downgrading software and bootloader info is there too. pretty much everything, I think the people who are nervous are the ones not reading threads. things are pretty clear and dry here, and many questions have been answered there too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-how-to-root-4-4-links-guides-t2603358
hope that helps explain things cartland!
CartlandSmith said:
yeah it is looking like some of the nervous nellies on this site have spooked a lot of us into thinking you can't.
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I didn't say you can't, because you can very easily.
drago10029 said:
well it is very known what you can and can't flash, it's stickied in the general thread. No misinfo on that one. also all the upgrading and downgrading software and bootloader info is there too. pretty much everything, I think the people who are nervous are the ones not reading threads. things are pretty clear and dry here, and many questions have been answered there too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-how-to-root-4-4-links-guides-t2603358
hope that helps explain things cartland!
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Wow, good read! Thanks for the link!
CartlandSmith said:
From what others are posting using the unofficial fxz, you can run the 4.4 system with the 4.4.2 bootloader and I would presume the 4.2.2 system, too although I don't see where anyone has specifically tried that. However, if you do run a lower version of the system than the bootloader and accidentally take the 4.4.2 OTA again, you will brick. So you would need to freeze the OTA app to avoid that.
Running 4.4. system with 4.4.2 bootloader
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Any information you have about the dev end I would love to check out.
Thanks!
Did Doe said:
Wow, good read! Thanks for the link!
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You're welcome! Good rule of thumb is always read stickies before posting anything.

Update to latest Stock ROM and keep root?!

Hello,
I really like the Stock OS. Right now I have:
13.3.0.2 installed, which is a very old build.
My device is rooted.
What is the latest STOCK ROM that I can flash and keep my ROOT?! And how can I flash the latest ROM and keep my ROOT?!
Thanks in advance!
Not sure, but this seems to be the best indicator on XDA that I've seen so far:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...hdx-stock-images-pre-rooted-updates-t2911954/
EDIT: Oh, wait, I see you've already commented on that thread.
PacoBell said:
EDIT: Oh, wait, I see you've already commented on that thread.
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This is a different thread, though. They are talking about NOT HAVING root and updating to a OS-Version, where they can root the device. I already have root and just want to keep my root. Thats a different solution, hence the new OT.
Turkishflavor said:
What is the latest STOCK ROM that I can flash and keep my ROOT?! And how can I flash the latest ROM and keep my ROOT?!
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Do you mean flashing? (with TWRP / SAFESTRAP) or do you mean updating with a .bin-file in your internal storage?
you cant keep the ROOT if you update your version, but towelroot can root till version 13.3.2.6
Hi, I have just recently purchased a HDX7, it has been sometime since I rooted anything, about two years ago I think on the nexus 7 so any guidance would be really appreciated.
Anyway can I downgrade 4.5.1 to 3.2.5 using amazon website and then I will be able to root?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201357190/
Me and the mrs are really missing google play ......
thanks for your help
neils31 said:
Hi, I have just recently purchased a HDX7, it has been sometime since I rooted anything, about two years ago I think on the nexus 7 so any guidance would be really appreciated.
Anyway can I downgrade 4.5.1 to 3.2.5 using amazon website and then I will be able to root?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201357190/
Me and the mrs are really missing google play ......
thanks for your help
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You're going to have to go through Amazon support — they're the only ones that can initiate a downgrade at this moment.
See this thread for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/rollback-to-devices-upgraded-to-4-x-t2946946
So amazon have just called me a stated that they cannot perform a roll back of the firmware ............
Roll back is possible, check out this post before calling customer services, it will help you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57465482
and this one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57457515
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