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Rooting question's please assist...

So I've had my d4 since the release date. I have only rooted two phones no roms nothing special. I read the posts on this form just about every day been through just about all of them. I just want a simple root to remove all the junk. If I use the d4 utility to root will safe strap be installed? After root can I still get the OTA updates with out doing anything special, or something simple like a mere unroot that is in the utility? In the event that I need to send it in will the steps listed in another post suffice? Please assist I really want to root, but I love this phone and have never paid so much for any phone...
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nah, you dont have to do anything special
i used the motofail to root, and froze all the bloatware with root uninstaller
when the time came i unfroze everything, unrooted, installed the 219 patch
and re-rooted

Definitely freeze apps instead of deleting them. Otherwise an OTA update will fail. Also, use Voodoo OTA Root Keeper to preserve root access after an update. While I believe current exploits work on the latest update, there's no guarantee they will continue to work with future updates.

[Q] Stop OTA installation of G900A OC4 from AT&T

I currently have a rooted stock 4.4.4 on my S5 (G900A) along with xposed framework. Two days ago, AT&T downloaded the Lollipop OC4 rom and since then it has been prompting me to let it install the downloaded update. I have been telling it not to since from what I gathered I will be losing root and there is currently no way to root the OTA OC4 for G900A.
Problem: Today, the OTA update popped up again and said it will automatically install the update in 30 seconds whether or not if I want it, which prompted me to turn the phone off. Turning the phone back on results in the same results in the same autoupdate in 30 seconds prompt in less than a minute after the boot up. How can I stop the OTA from pushing itself through at this point so I can stay on the 4.4.4 with root. Note that the phone is still on warranty and the Knox is not tripped and I don't want to trip it either.
I have reversed the Xposed overwrite for the status so now the phone is no longer showing official but custom instead both during the power up and in the device menu. I have also rebooted into recovery and cleared cache. Neither one of them prevented the OTA from telling me that it will auto update in 30 seconds at the following reboot.
Can someone help me stop this OTA so I can keep my current 4.4.4 with root?
Thanks

YasharF said:
I currently have a rooted stock 4.4.4 on my S5 (G900A) along with xposed framework. Two days ago, AT&T downloaded the Lollipop OC4 rom and since then it has been prompting me to let it install the downloaded update. I have been telling it not to since from what I gathered I will be losing root and there is currently no way to root the OTA OC4 for G900A.
Problem: Today, the OTA update popped up again and said it will automatically install the update in 30 seconds whether or not if I want it, which prompted me to turn the phone off. Turning the phone back on results in the same results in the same autoupdate in 30 seconds prompt in less than a minute after the boot up. How can I stop the OTA from pushing itself through at this point so I can stay on the 4.4.4 with root. Note that the phone is still on warranty and the Knox is not tripped and I don't want to trip it either.
I have reversed the Xposed overwrite for the status so now the phone is no longer showing official but custom instead both during the power up and in the device menu. I have also rebooted into recovery and cleared cache. Neither one of them prevented the OTA from telling me that it will auto update in 30 seconds at the following reboot.
Can someone help me stop this OTA so I can keep my current 4.4.4 with root?
Thanks
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Just freeze the software update thing with TiBu
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If your rooted I'm pretty sure the ota will fail anyways...then do like @Rakuu said and freeze the Att software update app so it doesn't bug you about the update.

Rakuu said:
Just freeze the software update thing with TiBu
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What is the name of the software update thing? Exact name? Assuming that it may not fail and may push through I only get a 30 sec window to do it and reboot.

nutt_case said:
If your rooted I'm pretty sure the ota will fail anyways...then do like @Rakuu said and freeze the Att software update app so it doesn't bug you about the update.
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I don't want to risk finding out the hard way that it pushed through. What exactly is the name of the item that I need to freeze?

YasharF said:
I don't want to risk finding out the hard way that it pushed through. What exactly is the name of the item that I need to freeze?
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Therws no finding out the hard way, it will fail. Its called att software update or something, the icon is a white and red arrow pointing opposite directions, i'd check for you but im on a tmobile rom so i dont have it. Just turn on airplane mode and it should prevent it from downloading.
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Rakuu said:
Therws no finding out the hard way, it will fail. Its called att software update or something, the icon is a white and red arrow pointing opposite directions, i'd check for you but im on a tmobile rom so i dont have it. Just turn on airplane mode and it should prevent it from downloading.
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You missed my question. The update has already downloaded and gone through 2 days of grace period. Now it is giving 30 sec to force install itself, not to force download. I know the download fails if the device is in custom state instead of official state, and I am at a point beyond your experience.

Can someone with AT&T Rom please help me identify what exactly the item that I need to freeze is called? Thanks.

YasharF said:
Can someone with AT&T Rom please help me identify what exactly the item that I need to freeze is called? Thanks.
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Att software update
@Rakuu is correct though, if your status is custom update will fail.

nutt_case said:
Att software update
@Rakuu is correct though, if your status is custom update will fail.
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Sweet! Thank you I just did a quick reboot and with Titanium Backup Pro froze it, and did a reboot. Although the force update gave me the 30 sec warning while I was trying to navigate Titanium Backup, I did not get a notification after freezing it and rebooting. Now, I got to play the waiting game and hope that one of the devs can figure out how to root OC4 / stock Lollipop on S5 G900A.

YasharF said:
Sweet! Thank you I just did a quick reboot and with Titanium Backup Pro froze it, and did a reboot. Although the force update gave me the 30 sec warning while I was trying to navigate Titanium Backup, I did not get a notification after freezing it and rebooting. Now, I got to play the waiting game and hope that one of the devs can figure out how to root OC4 / stock Lollipop on S5 G900A.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803
If your looking to get on rooted 5.0 then you can follow the above thread...it will also not update the bootloader so you can still downgrade if needed.

The update will not install if you're rooted, but the process is just annoying as ever. If you've frozen the updater apk with Titanium BackUp then you'll be fine. I froze that back in October of 2014 and haven't been bothered since. Every so often a security notice flashes in the statusbar but nothing else.

How to get rid of system update nag screen?

I'm rooted and unlocked with 4.4.x XT1060 verizon
I don't want to take the OTA but i'm getting tired of being nagged to do so. I've tried moving the update file out of the 'cache' folder to somewhere else, but literally every time i turn on my phone I'm being nagged to upgrade.
Ideas?

peters4n6 said:
I'm rooted and unlocked with 4.4.x XT1060 verizon
I don't want to take the OTA but i'm getting tired of being nagged to do so. I've tried moving the update file out of the 'cache' folder to somewhere else, but literally every time i turn on my phone I'm being nagged to upgrade.
Ideas?
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I believe using Titanium Backup to freeze the MotorolaOTA application is the usual advice. Older advice is to rename the OTAcerts.zip file in /system/etc/security but I don't know if that still works.

thanik you for the TBU freeze advice. i'll give that a try.

easier than that... go into settings>apps>all, scroll down to MotorolaOTA and untick the "show notifications" box. Done.

Thanks for this insight.

if you are rooted, to stop OTA's you can also rename 3C_OTA.APK and 3C_OTA.ODEX in either /apps or /privapp folder (using a file explorer with root abilities). Then you need to boot to recovery and clear cache..
When you are ready for OTA"s again, just rename them back, and reboot.

KidJoe said:
if you are rooted, to stop OTA's you can also rename 3C_OTA.APK and 3C_OTA.ODEX in either /apps or /privapp folder (using a file explorer with root abilities). Then you need to boot to recovery and clear cache..
When you are ready for OTA"s again, just rename them back, and reboot.
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I did this but am still getting the OTA screen coming up. Maybe it's because the update file is already downloaded? If so, where does that hide. I've been looking but can't seem to find it. I've also been looking for the MotoOTA app to freeze that but that doesn't seem to exist anymore. I kinda wondering if I delete the update file, having the OTA.apk's renamed might stop it from trying again. Just not ready for the upgrade plus would rather have the full XML update instead of the OTA to be to fix any screw-ups I might have.

Yeah, same. The notifications can be dealt with using the "show notifications" step above. But the full screen pop-up reminder is harder to avoid. I'm surprised Moto is pushing this so hard.
What about uninstalling the Motorola update services update?
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eldamobo said:
Yeah, same. The notifications can be dealt with using the "show notifications" step above. But the full screen pop-up reminder is harder to avoid. I'm surprised Moto is pushing this so hard.
What about uninstalling the Motorola update services update?
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Oddly enough, I only got one notification and then never again. Now it's just the full screen interrupt. It was really annoying when at a concert when trying to grab a video or two. Kept popping in and stopping the recording. If I wasn't at work I'd try to remove the update services. For now, I've gotten them frozen so let's see if it still nags like that.
I wish that once you say 'Maybe Later' at the first prompt it just leaves it to the update software menu under 'About Phone' instead of trying to force it.

dandroid213 said:
I did this but am still getting the OTA screen coming up. Maybe it's because the update file is already downloaded? If so, where does that hide. I've been looking but can't seem to find it. I've also been looking for the MotoOTA app to freeze that but that doesn't seem to exist anymore. I kinda wondering if I delete the update file, having the OTA.apk's renamed might stop it from trying again. Just not ready for the upgrade plus would rather have the full XML update instead of the OTA to be to fix any screw-ups I might have.
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Did you boot to recovery and Erase cache?
When the OTA zip is downloaded, its stored in /cache which is only accessible if you are rooted. So booting to recovery and erasing cache will remove it from your phone.

KidJoe said:
Did you boot to recovery and Erase cache?
When the OTA zip is downloaded, its stored in /cache which is only accessible if you are rooted. So booting to recovery and erasing cache will remove it from your phone.
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*This is on a Dev Edition if that makes a difference*
I do have access to /cache and it had the same in it as prior to clearing the cache, 3 folders (backup, lost+found, and recovery) and one text file (last_log under recovery.) This is a change from the last Moto I had. Granted that was the Droid X (damn them locked bootloaders) so older Android version. I've also looked for other ZIP's and the newest I can find is from the last time I had to update SuperSU.
I also cleared the davlik-cache on the second attempt but not sure if that would even come into play here. Unless TWRP is borked, cache has been cleared a few times now and now davlik as well.
But will say after freezing the Update Services, I haven't gotten the full screen nag again. Not sure what else is dependent on that but if it works, I'll keep it frozen for now and try breaking it more once home.

did you ever figure this out? My verizon dev edition moto x is driving me crazy with the OTA pop up...
fully rooted, unlocked over here, TWRP recovery.
I just renamed the OTAcerts.zip file in /system/etc/security and the 3C_OTA.APK and 3C_OTA.ODEX files in /system/privapp and rebooted.
I will see if that works...

So with a massive amount of thunderstorms last night I was without power (still am but at work so meh.) So I never got a change to try anything else. But I will report that freezing the Moto Update Services with TBackup worked perfectly. Haven't gotten a nag screen since. I'm just worried about other issues later down the line when trying to update other Moto services.

I'm not rooted, so for those not rooted, I'm using greenify on the update service. It also seems to shut the full screen nag off for now. That said, I think freezing would be better.

Not able to find update file to delete
Trying to get rid of nag screen for update MOTO X 2013 Sprint to version 212.144.2. Unchecked MotorolaOTA app, this did not work.
I am rooted, anyone know where to find file with Root Explorer to delete it? I don't want to accidentally install update.
On a side note, I am being asked to upgrade to v212.144.2 which I don't see anyone installing this OTA. BTW I am using my Sprint phone in South America

[Q] How do you ignore AT&T software update?

Hi guys, up until now, i have been using Package Disabler to ignore the mandatory AT&T updates that are forced unto my unrooted S6E. Unfortunately, package disabler has stopped working for me, and I've also heard rumors that the developer was asked to unpublish the app. If you guys know of any other way to block these AT&T updates, please share your methods to me. If possible I would like to avoid resorting into rooting my phone in order to accomplish this.
The current build/baseband version on my phone is: G925AUCU2AOF3
Due to this unfortunate turn of events, I'm afraid of turning my phone on and having a mandatory AT&T update install only to lower its performance.

Prandals said:
Hi guys, up until now, i have been using Package Disabler to ignore the mandatory AT&T updates that are forced unto my unrooted S6E. Unfortunately, package disabler has stopped working for me, and I've also heard rumors that the developer was asked to unpublish the app. If you guys know of any other way to block these AT&T updates, please share your methods to me. If possible I would like to avoid resorting into rooting my phone in order to accomplish this.
The current build/baseband version on my phone is: G925AUCU2AOF3
Due to this unfortunate turn of events, I'm afraid of turning my phone on and having a mandatory AT&T update install only to lower its performance.
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if you've already taken the 0F3 OTA update you don't have to worry about root because you can't root that update.

s6freak said:
if you've already taken the 0F3 OTA update you don't have to worry about root because you can't root that update.
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I just wanted to disable any future OTA updates. is that possible?

Prandals said:
I just wanted to disable any future OTA updates. is that possible?
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not unless you're rooted

s6freak said:
not unless you're rooted
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He can use Package Disabler Pro. That let u freeze any & all apps without root.
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XRange said:
He can use Package Disabler Pro. That let u freeze any & all apps without root.
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Good call I didn't know that thanks

My situation is similar to the OP's. I just bought my S6 and it came with OF3. Since there is no root currently, I want to block any new OTAs and wait for a root on OF3.
I'm using the Debloater app from gatesjunior - which apks/packages do I need to disable to prevent the automatic OTA updates?
Thanks

Question has been asked many times over many models of the Galaxy S phones...... here's one I found with a quick search from the S5 forum (just ignore that it says use Titanium Backup to do this)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/stop-att-software-update-t2862076

Thanks for the response, KryptosXLayer2. I'm aware that this has been asked many times before (and I've had the SII and S4 as well), but it changes for each phone, and I haven't been able to find something specifically for the AT&T S6, so that's why I asked as I wanted to be sure I got the right files. I took a look at the post you linked to, but the software that was given were the names in TB and don't match the apk or package names when filtering in Debloater. So, I'm still unsure which ones I need to disable.

shingy said:
My situation is similar to the OP's. I just bought my S6 and it came with OF3. Since there is no root currently, I want to block any new OTAs and wait for a root on OF3.
I'm using the Debloater app from gatesjunior - which apks/packages do I need to disable to prevent the automatic OTA updates?
Thanks
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Get Package Disabler Pro. No root needed.
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Update for LG G4 T-Mo, have root.

So, I have a rooted G4 with Tmo, however I have been receiving an alert to update my device for the last few days, but am not sure what to do. The alert isn't going away and its annoying. What can I do?

Download titanium backup and freeze update app.

What's the update app, what if it isn't visible in tb?

XDDavie said:
So, I have a rooted G4 with Tmo, however I have been receiving an alert to update my device for the last few days, but am not sure what to do. The alert isn't going away and its annoying. What can I do?
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In TiBu:
Freeze -
com.tmobile.pr.adapt
In Root Explorer -
system/pri-app/
LGUpdateCenter.apk changed to
LGUpdateCenter.apk.bak
system/app/LTDDM/
LTDDM.apk changed to
LTDDM.apk.bak

You should probably figure out how to apply the update because it makes the phone 1000000% better. You can root it again after you update it or just update it using a rooted image and save some time.

willshep said:
You should probably figure out how to apply the update because it makes the phone 1000000% better. You can root it again after you update it or just update it using a rooted image and save some time.
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Agreed.
After updating to 10N, you can then block future OTA Updates via my previous post.
I updated to 10N using this method. Works great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/development/rom-g4-h811-10n-stock-rooted-rom-t3188858

so the update you have been receiving was or is for 10n? if so then just flash the 10n xtreme rom from micromod and you will be all set for it includes tweaks and no more ota surprises too

The update isn't working for me. I used the "Low Effort Root," and I may have made a half-hearted attempt at blocking OTA, but I keep getting prompted for the update.
Accepting it causes the phone to to reboot and try to install, but then it just says "Error" and hangs. After a few minutes, it reboots, and I am still at H81110h.
Any ideas? I like the idea of low effort, and not flashing another ROM. I would rather just take the update, and re-root if needed.