In previous versions of Android, disabling the OTA was easy.
I can't figure out how to on Lollipop, though. I'm currently on 5.0.1, and just got the OTA notification for 5.1. I don't want to upgrade yet, as I'm rooted, and I don't have time to deal with it this week.
How can I disable the OTA from going? I downloaded the OTA, but it isn't listed under /cache/ in the root directory. OTAs seem to be tied to Google Play Services now--so that's why I'm asking. I can't find an apk responsible for updating other than Play Services.
Thank you!
natezire71 said:
In previous versions of Android, disabling the OTA was easy.
I can't figure out how to on Lollipop, though. I'm currently on 5.0.1, and just got the OTA notification for 5.1. I don't want to upgrade yet, as I'm rooted, and I don't have time to deal with it this week.
How can I disable the OTA from going? I downloaded the OTA, but it isn't listed under /cache/ in the root directory. OTAs seem to be tied to Google Play Services now--so that's why I'm asking. I can't find an apk responsible for updating other than Play Services.
Thank you!
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If you are rooted, the OTA will not install.
cam30era said:
If you are rooted, the OTA will not install.
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But still--how can I stop from receiving the OTA at all? Remove the notification?
natezire71 said:
But still--how can I stop from receiving the OTA at all? Remove the notification?
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Turn off notifications for Google play services?
But does the ota still get pushed by vzw?
recDNA said:
But does the ota still get pushed by vzw?
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Comes from Google, just needs big red approval
But will it be pushed?
recDNA said:
But will it be pushed?
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Depends if they approve
I don't know what that means
recDNA said:
I don't know what that means
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Jeez.
Verizon must approve the 5.1 update, before Google can push it to Verizon phones.
edit.. And apparently they have. Verizon phones are getting the OTA
But merely disabling playstore auto updates won't stop ota from vzw so how do you block it?
recDNA said:
But merely disabling playstore auto updates won't stop ota from vzw so how do you block it?
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I don't understand why you need to block it. Just ignore it until you're ready to do something else to update. Is it really that much of an issue?
So no way to block vzw ota. OK. Used to just freeze otacert
Lol...first world problems.
recDNA said:
But merely disabling playstore auto updates won't stop ota from vzw so how do you block it?
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There are no updates from vzw.
OK, will blocking playstore app updates prevent google ota from downloading onto phone? I always block app updates anyway. I only update apps if they don't work.
recDNA said:
OK, will blocking playstore app updates prevent google ota from downloading onto phone? I always block app updates anyway. I only update apps if they don't work.
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Clever, its best to have the oldest apps versions on your phone so you will not be bothered with improvements in functionality, quality, security and other options. Too bad Cupcake is no longer available for you
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im sure this has been mentioned before, but im seeing it popup all over 4.4.2 rom treads. so, here's how to stop your nexus 5 continuously downloading the 4.4.3 update...
root is required you need a app manager with root permissions, I use rom tool box. in its app manager, select google services, then select advanced freeze and look for anything that is labeled 'update service' or similar, and freeze it! this will stop your phone downloading the update...
kemmo123 said:
im sure this has been mentioned before, but im seeing it popup all over 4.4.2 rom treads. so, here's how to stop your nexus 5 continuously downloading the 4.4.3 update...
root is required you need a app manager with root permissions, I use rom tool box. in its app manager, select google services, then select advanced freeze and look for anything that is labeled 'update service' or similar, and freeze it! this will stop your phone downloading the update...
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Well, if you have a custom recovery just take the update... It will fail. And that will be the end of that.... No mo update notices or downloads.
you can. but this is more for people getting hassled by the constant google notifications when the update doesn't download properly...
jhill110 said:
Well, if you have a custom recovery just take the update... It will fail. And that will be the end of that.... No mo update notices or downloads.
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not true. eventually itll download and try again.
get the disable service app from the play store, open it, system apps, google play services, then disable SystemUpdateService.
simms22 said:
not true. eventually itll download and try again.
get the disable service app from the play store, open it, system apps, google play services, then disable SystemUpdateService.
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I've had 2 devices and this has never failed to work. It IS true.
My current phone hasn't had this issue since 4.4.2's release... Nada.
simms22 said:
not true. eventually itll download and try again.
get the disable service app from the play store, open it, system apps, google play services, then disable SystemUpdateService.
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That worked. The pending 4.4.3 update went away after rebooting.
jhill110 said:
I've had 2 devices and this has never failed to work. It IS true.
My current phone hasn't had this issue since 4.4.2's release... Nada.
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sweet.
but for many itll eventually redownload. including those running cm builds, because of the cm bug that does just that.
untick notifications in both..
Google play services
Google services framework
.. in settings/apps, you don't need root for this method
meangreenie said:
untick notifications in both..
Google play services
Google services framework
.. in settings/apps, you don't need root for this method
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Does that eliminate notifications for all installed apps?
Device manager is downloading some att software update. Im assuming it will mess up my phones root and xposed settings. Is there a way to stop it by disabling the function in Titanium Backup? Or should i let it happen? Ive already disabled the push security updates (security policy spd_v2_1402) btw.
psm510 said:
Device manager is downloading some att software update. Im assuming it will mess up my phones root and xposed settings. Is there a way to stop it by disabling the function in Titanium Backup? Or should i let it happen? Ive already disabled the push security updates (security policy spd_v2_1402) btw.
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Use tibu to freeze these system apps: AT&T update; Samsung Push Services; localfota and security policies.
That should stop the updates. If you update it breaks root.
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Thanks! I had to keep my phone on airplane mode until you posted the solution!
I have a rooted stock ROM Pure and I want to avoid the 5.1 update for a couple of reasons.
Does anyone know how to disable the update process on these devices?
TIA
FoneWatcher said:
I have a rooted stock ROM Pure and I want to avoid the 5.1 update for a couple of reasons.
Does anyone know how to disable the update process on these devices?
TIA
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Disable MotorolaOTA in the system apps in settings. If you're rooted, you can freeze it in the /system folder using Titanium or whatever else you use. Safest thing to do is to rename it with a .bak at the end, then when you're ready to update you just remove it and reboot.
sivarticus85 said:
Disable MotorolaOTA in the system apps in settings. If you're rooted, you can freeze it in the /system folder using Titanium or whatever else you use. Safest thing to do is to rename it with a .bak at the end, then when you're ready to update you just remove it and reboot.
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Thanks for the reply. I froze it with Ti Backup, but I'm still able to check for updates manually and it reports normally.
Shouldn't that function be disabled if the OTA apparatus is truly disabled?
I do see in firewall a process called 'Device Management that I thought I could block MotorolaOTA from communicating, but there are other functions bundled, so I don;t want to do that.
Ideas, anyone?
FoneWatcher said:
Thanks for the reply. I froze it with Ti Backup, but I'm still able to check for updates manually and it reports normally.
Shouldn't that function be disabled if the OTA apparatus is truly disabled?
I do see in firewall a process called 'Device Management that I thought I could block MotorolaOTA from communicating, but there are other functions bundled, so I don;t want to do that.
Ideas, anyone?
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Motorola will still be able to be communicated to, but the OTA function will be disabled, eg. no OTA will be detected. It is my understanding that blocking MororolaOTA just keeps the notification from appearing and prevents OTA downloads.
sivarticus85 said:
Motorola will still be able to be communicated to, but the OTA function will be disabled, eg. no OTA will be detected. It is my understanding that blocking MororolaOTA just keeps the notification from appearing and prevents OTA downloads.
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Thanks again - that makes sense. I'll see the rollout on my stock Pure (if I still have it and decide not to sell it) and be able to compare in real-time if it does the trick.
I bought this for my mom and I was wondering if the tablet did regular updates, would it lose google play? What would an OTA take out other than root?
I'm currently on 5.1.1(got mine the day the update was released and updated without knowing) and I was able to install google play and services and haven't had any problems with either. As far as OTA updates, I doubt it will prevent it from working but can't say for sure because we don't know what Amazon will do.
tuckerwagner said:
I'm currently on 5.1.1(got mine the day the update was released and updated without knowing) and I was able to install google play and services and haven't had any problems with either. As far as OTA updates, I doubt it will prevent it from working but can't say for sure because we don't know what Amazon will do.
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Others have mentioned that the Amazon updates are full images, so I would speculate that if you had root and installed to system it would probably be wiped out. If you used the script, it just installs like a regular app and should be retained through an OTA like all the other apps. That's not to say that an OS change couldn't cause the frameworks or app to crash\stop functioning.
Didn't some others say they couldn't install Play store completely on 5.1.1 ?
[PSA] Information Regarding Firmware Version 5.1.1
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List of things you can't do:
Remove Amazon Bloatware
Boot a .img from Fastboot
Downgrade to an earlier release
Root
Install Custom ROMS
Remove Lockscreen Ads
List of things you can do:
Install and use the Google Play Framework and Services
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The current update may not break google play but at any time in the future a update may come out that does indeed break it. Why risk it? Just disable OTA.
It seems a bunch of people got screwed because they failed to kill OTA & got hit by 5.1.1. It's just foolish to leave OTA enabled. You can always apply a new update manually or even temporarily re-enable OTA if a new update proves safe & you want it.
blueberry.sky said:
[PSA] Information Regarding Firmware Version 5.1.1
It's just foolish to leave OTA enabled. You can always apply a new update manually or even temporarily re-enable OTA if a new update proves safe & you want it.
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This. Completely automatic updates are for the elderly that have to call their children to be reminded how to cut/paste in Excel.
julianpaul said:
Didn't some others say they couldn't install Play store completely on 5.1.1 ?
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The Google Play script from 5.0.1 works just the same in 5.1.1 without issue.
The last time we got an update I had to say remind me later multiple times...eventually I went to sleep just to wake up and find out my phone was updated without my permission.
Is there a way to stop the software update on a stock device?
rawready said:
The last time we got an update I had to say remind me later multiple times...eventually I went to sleep just to wake up and find out my phone was updated without my permission.
Is there a way to stop the software update on a stock device?
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You can disable it with BK disabler.
Have you tried This? What services would I need to disable?
rawready said:
Have you tried This? What services would I need to disable?
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Using it now.
Just go to the system tab and disable the blue coloured software update with BK disabler. Done.
Can't find a link to the app.
Is there a way to manually do it through settings?
uncheck Developers Options - Autoupdate system.
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Can't find a link to the app
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Just wow...
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joooe said:
uncheck Developers Options - Autoupdate system.
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I'm not sure if I have that option on the AT&T version
rawready said:
I'm not sure if I have that option on the AT&T version
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Yeah me neither lol. Just disable options through settings -> software update. It might still eventually push updates after a while though. Long-term you can disable Software update with Titanium Backup if rooted, or else use BK Package Disabler as described earlier.
what if you enable them back but when checking for a software update it just says "up to date", i am running the Nov 1st security patch, have had updates disabled since i use Sub overlays and have a custom ui, just tonight i went and u installed everything bcuz i heard there was a security patch out that was needed n order to get Oreo later this month..i know for a fact my phone isnt up to date.
anyone know what is going on??
my provider is AT&T, any help would b appreciated.
btw..i am NOT rooted or running any custom roms.
Just use bk disabler, disable everything related to software updates, this prevents even the forced updates that sometimes samsung or carriers push, when you re enable all, if there is some update, yo will be able to install it
yeah, using the app is no problem..it's when i enable the updates again thru BK my phone is saying its up to date and i know for a fact it is like 4 security patches behind..i have no idea how to fix it.
i enabled all apps including the update ones, uninstalled BK also.
joooe said:
uncheck Developers Options - Autoupdate system.
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You are just awesome, pretty and simple. Thank you so much.
For those who do not understand you need activate Developers Options (google it)
Then in Developers Option, uncheck Auto Update System.
I have had this checked from the start and still get update notifications?
ddlg2007 said:
You are just awesome, pretty and simple. Thank you so much.
For those who do not understand you need activate Developers Options (google it)
Then in Developers Option, uncheck Auto Update System.
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Archangel said:
I have had this checked from the start and still get update notifications?
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See post 11
Thanks brother,,,yeah I went with package disabler pro and disabled both software update apps and all good now.
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See post 11
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