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Does anyone know where the downloaded OTA files are stored?
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They are downloaded to the root of the/cache directory, which gets wiped after any update install attempt, so the file is not "stored" anywhere on the device unless manually copied via a root access file manager and put on the sdcard.
Hi All,
I'm relatively new to Android (had the Nexus 7 for about a year). My questions is this:
I have 4.2.2 currently loaded. When I orinally got the nexus 7, I used a toolkit to unlock the bootloader and root the device, so I could install SixAxis and a few other apps that required root.
What is the easiest way for me to now update to 4.3? Will the OTA update that is bound to show up on the device shortly work?
BTW This is the WiFi only Nexus 7, 16 GB and my main PC at home is a Mac.
Thanks.
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Hi All,
I'm relatively new to Android (had the Nexus 7 for about a year). My questions is this:
I have 4.2.2 currently loaded. When I orinally got the nexus 7, I used a toolkit to unlock the bootloader and root the device, so I could install SixAxis and a few other apps that required root.
What is the easiest way for me to now update to 4.3? Will the OTA update that is bound to show up on the device shortly work?
BTW This is the WiFi only Nexus 7, 16 GB and my main PC at home is a Mac.
Thanks.
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Get it locked and unrooted to get OTA possiblt easiest way.
Otherwise flash the factory images:thumbup:
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basuraunak said:
Get it locked and unrooted to get OTA possiblt easiest way.
Otherwise flash the factory images:thumbup:
Sent using Nexus 7
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Do you have a link of a guide that I could follow on how to flash the factory image?
Can I download the zip and then use the clockwork recovery i have installed to load the zip?
I don't think that having the bootloader locked or unlocked will really affect the OTA..
Am I right or am I right?
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Do you have a link of a guide that I could follow on how to flash the factory image?
Can I download the zip and then use the clockwork recovery i have installed to load the zip?
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Just use wug's toolkit. Its over in the android development in the n7 section...
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drake90001 said:
I don't think that having the bootloader locked or unlocked will really affect the OTA..
Am I right or am I right?
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I dont think having it unlocked will effect the ota (it hasnt in the past for me), but it sounded like he wanted to flash the factory image. I actually have a nandroid of it on my unlocked n7. Gonna flash the official and see if I can get the ota later...
I've taken OTAs no problem on an unlocked, rooted device with TWRP recovery. So you're fine.
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Here you go for flashable zip :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376522
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So I downloaded what I believe to be the right file, ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi-JWR66V-from-JDQ39.ab67ca07 (1).zip.
I then reboot my nexus 7 into clockworkmod revovery and select install zip, choose zip from sdcard, browse to the aboev file but then get an error:
It ends in (Status 7) Installation aborted.
What am I missing?
Also, just tried via adb sideload and that didn't work either.
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So I downloaded what I believe to be the right file, ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi-JWR66V-from-JDQ39.ab67ca07 (1).zip.
I then reboot my nexus 7 into clockworkmod revovery and select install zip, choose zip from sdcard, browse to the aboev file but then get an error:
It ends in (Status 7) Installation aborted.
What am I missing?
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Did you install the aosp browser and rename the default browser apk and odex files or modify the buildprop file? Those must be as original to take the update. Also, you should have gotten a message about what failed when you get the Status 7 error. What else did it say?
Groid said:
Did you install the aosp browser and rename the default browser apk and odex files or modify the buildprop file? Those must be as original to take the update. Also, you should have gotten a message about what failed when you get the Status 7 error. What else did it say?
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No to all of the above. I don't know what odex files or buildprop file would refer to, so I defintely haven't modified them.
It says:
Warning: No file_contextsVerifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/bin/debuggerd", "a whole bunch of letters and numbers", "a whole bunch of letters and numbers")
E:Error in /sdcard/0/update rom/ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi - JWR66V - from - JDFQ39.ab67ca07 (1).zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
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Did you install the aosp browser and rename the default browser apk and odex files or modify the buildprop file? Those must be as original to take the update. Also, you should have gotten a message about what failed when you get the Status 7 error. What else did it say?
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Foxman2k said:
No to all of the above. I don't know what odex files or buildprop file would refer to, so I defintely haven't modified them.
It says:
Warning: No file_contextsVerifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/bin/debuggerd", "a whole bunch of letters and numbers", "a whole bunch of letters and numbers")
E:Error in /sdcard/0/update rom/ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi - JWR66V - from - JDFQ39.ab67ca07 (1).zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
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Does it make a difference that my current build number in "about tablet" shows as JDQ39 and not JDFQ39 as above?
The problem file is 'debuggerd' in the /system/bin folder as it says in the error message. I had the same issue previously on the last N7 update. I had to get the original file from someone since the file had been replaced by another app (possibly Stickmount) or it can be extracted from the previous update to 4.2.2. I don't know about the JDFQ39 compared to the download file showing JDQ39, but that is the same file I downloaded. The (1).zip means you had previously downloaded the file and this is an additional d/l. That shouldn't be a problem, but you can delete the (1) if you want.
I'll try flashing through CWM and let you know if mine worked. If so, I can send you the right 'debuggerd' file.
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The problem file is 'debuggerd' in the /system/bin folder as it says in the error message. I had the same issue previously on the last N7 update. I had to get the original file from someone since the file had been replaced by another app (possibly Stickmount) or it can be extracted from the previous update to 4.2.2. I don't know about the JDFQ39 compared to the download file showing JDQ39, but that is the same file I downloaded. The (1).zip means you had previously downloaded the file and this is an additional d/l. That shouldn't be a problem, but you can delete the (1) if you want.
I'll try flashing through CWM and let you know if mine worked. If so, I can send you the right 'debuggerd' file.
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Ok great. I do have stickmount installed...
Well, I got the debuggerd error also. I'll try the backup debuggered file I used in the last update. Otherwise, I'll have to find the debuggerd file from 4.2.2. Any help out there?
Groid said:
Well, I got the debuggerd error also. I'll try the backup debuggered file I used in the last update. Otherwise, I'll have to find the debuggerd file from 4.2.2. Any help out there?
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Glad I'm not alone lol
Still no joy. I think someone will have to get the right debuggerd file and get it to one us on a pm or email. Also, I noticed on my update try that the file was listed as JDQ39. ... and not the JDFQ39. ... that you saw.
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Still no joy. I think someone will have to get the right debuggerd file and get it to one us on a pm or email. Also, I noticed on my update try that the file was listed as JDQ39. ... and not the JDFQ39. ... that you saw.
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once we get the file, how do I replace the file with the debuggerd that is currently on the nexus?
What I will do is to copy the debuggerd file to the N7 internal storage root folder from my pc. Then I will rename /system/bin/debuggerd to debuggerd.bak (or whatever extension you want to add). Then I will copy the correct debuggerd file from sdcard to /system/bin and try the update again. I started a new thread asking for someone with an unaltered 4.2.2 debuggerd file to send it to me. If I get it I'll pass it along to you.
Groid said:
What I will do is to copy the debuggerd file to the N7 internal storage root folder from my pc. Then I will rename /system/bin/debuggerd to debuggerd.bak (or whatever extension you want to add). Then I will copy the correct debuggerd file from sdcard to /system/bin and try the update again. I started a new thread asking for someone with an unaltered 4.2.2 debuggerd file to send it to me. If I get it I'll pass it along to you.
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Are you using a tool like ES File Manager to do the moving and renaming of files etc?
Does someone know where the OTA update file is downloaded, exact location? i have checked /cache and there is update.zip or different file, but phone says update ready with posibility to install update, so for sure zip is downloaded somewhere, but can't find the right location
Thanks in advance
Depends what version you're on.
Early versions 4.2.1 stored in download folder .
Not sure where later version stored
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Spartn said:
Does someone know where the OTA update file is downloaded, exact location? i have checked /cache and there is update.zip or different file, but phone says update ready with posibility to install update, so for sure zip is downloaded somewhere, but can't find the right location
Thanks in advance
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I would suggest to make sure the OTA downloads and then use a file explorer to search your sdcard for zipfiles. One of those should be the OTA, my guess would also be the Download folder.
I am running 100%, downloaded the huge ~400 MB OTA 4.2.2 update. I then postponed the installation, flashed CWM and rooted. Rebooting still gives me the prompt to install the fully downloaded update although i know it won't work. But i just wanted to backup that OTA update. It should be possible now that i'm rooted. So, where to find that OTA update? I've been looking for the past hour and haven't been able to track it down. Is the OTA file supposed to be a single zip file? Or is it extracted already in its own folder with several files? I'm using ES File Manager with root access permission.
On firmware 1.28 i noticed that the OTA was simply dumped as a single zip file in the Download folder, which is easily accessible in the Internal Memory without any need for root. However, i just cannot find the OTA file while on firmware 1.29. HTC has obviously made some changes and tried really hard to hide the OTA update. Can someone please tell me where to look? I am rooted and using ES File Manager.
electronical said:
On firmware 1.28 i noticed that the OTA was simply dumped as a single zip file in the Download folder, which is easily accessible in the Internal Memory without any need for root. However, i just cannot find the OTA file while on firmware 1.29. HTC has obviously made some changes and tried really hard to hide the OTA update. Can someone please tell me where to look? I am rooted and using ES File Manager.
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Hey man
Not sure (again ), but can you check /cache/
Have to be root-enabled though.
nkk71 said:
Hey man
Not sure (again ), but can you check /cache/
Have to be root-enabled though.
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Hey nkk71 :cyclops:
The device is rooted and i've enabled root access to ES File Explorer. I just checked inside /cache/ and there are only two folders: lost+found (empty) and recovery (which has 2 insignificant logs). The 2.24.401.1 OTA is 416 MB. Now, i just have to find it.
Let's hope we can crack this one! :fingers-crossed:
electronical said:
Hey nkk71 :cyclops:
The device is rooted and i've enabled root access to ES File Explorer. I just checked inside /cache/ and there are only two folders: lost+found (empty) and recovery (which has 2 insignificant logs). The 2.24.401.1 OTA is 416 MB. Now, i just have to find it.
Let's hope we can crack this one! :fingers-crossed:
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Hmm, I thought it would be either in downloads (which you already checked) or /cache. I'm sure it's only 1 file, not several. How about a search in ES for OTA starting from /. May take a while but should find it.
nkk71 said:
Hmm, I thought it would be either in downloads (which you already checked) or /cache. I'm sure it's only 1 file, not several. How about a search in ES for OTA starting from /. May take a while but should find it.
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Root Explorer did it with its much better and faster search engine. ES File Manager is good for a free app, but not the best.
Verdict? While in official firmware 1.29.401.12, the 2.24.401.1 OTA is downloaded at /data/data/com.android.providers.downloads/cache
And you were right, it is still a single zip file. But the download location is really well hidden this time around.
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Root Explorer did it with its much better and faster search engine. ES File Manager is good for a free app, but not the best.
Verdict? While in official firmware 1.29.401.12, the 2.24.401.2 OTA is downloaded at /data/data/com.android.providers.downloads/cache
And you were right, it is still a single zip file. But the download location is really well hidden this time around.
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:good:
HTC must be following the motto: why make things simple, if you can make them hard(er).... user's will spend much more time on their phone, than doing other stuff.
I'm progressively updating from all the OTA's. I'll just add the information here during the update process so it might help others as a reference, if they need to find and save all their OTAs. I've now received the 2.24.401.8 OTA update and the save location is the same as for the 2.24.401.1: /data/data/com.android.providers.downloads/cache
Edit: And that was the last OTA update available at this time, for MID: PN0710000, CID: HTC__001 (i really thought i'd be having the 4.3 with Sense 5.5 OTA update by now. oh well.)
This is the .cfg file of the 4.3 OTA for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (i537) from AT&T on 1/14/14 for those who are unable to receive OTA because they are not on MF3. (The file doesn't download as a zip via OTA)
Using this on another device would likely cause problems so I wouldn't suggest it.
Also, I did not update because I want to keep root.
Instructions:
1) Download the .cfg file (links below)
2) Copy it over to your phone's internal storage
3) Using a root manager app like 'ES File Manager' or 'Root Browser', copy the .cfg file from internal storage to /data/fota
4) Make sure you have KNOXAgent.apk and wssyncmldm.apk in /system/app for this to take place. A lot of people either changed the name, deleted, or moved the apk for rooted purposes.
**If you replaced Knox and wssync, you MUST reboot for effects to take place since the odex tells the apk what to do on boot**<<
5) Go to Settings>More>About Device>Software Updates>Continue Update
OR the method below which worked for some people (I can't confirm this works or not)
1) Download .cfg file (links below)
2) Change file to a .zip
3) Copy to phone's external storage (the internal will get wiped)
4) Flash via regular recovery
MD5 for .cfg file: F43D00ABDC4FE4D5BFB305CC6598FEB3
If you run into any problems, I won't be much help since I'm not a dev.
REMEMBER! You will lose root with the update. Don't say you didn't know because the warning is here<<<<
Download of .cfg file:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23311191640114158
Mirrored 1 of .cfg file:
https://www.mediafire.com/?cujdvpr6lglt8y5
Mirrored 2 of .cfg file:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwDzvDcfChxaYlMzS0o2RWdsYzg&usp=drive_web
Mirrored 3 of .cfg: (thanks to @uvbeenzaned)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2517880&d=1389813359
Mirrored 4 of .cfg: (thanks to @jakymiwm)
http://goo.gl/IP02Iz
additional downloads
This is for KNOXAgent.apk and wssyncmldm.apk as well as their respective .odex files:
MD5 of apk: 800479BBD444159E401C79494718936D
MD5 of odex: 98AAD9BC93626B15ACEB8EDA51048D13
Please make a copy of your original .odex files if you have them in case something goes wrong. Not responsible if anything does. Again these files are for the i537.
You can also get other System Apps for stock MF3 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49541303&postcount=117 thanks to @winter.k @Mavii and @StonerGomer
Still couldn't get it to work permissions rw-r-r?
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On MF2 with my fingers crossed that this update to 4.3 is real.
Anyone gone through the process?
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gatoraid84 said:
Still couldn't get it to work permissions rw-r-r?
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should be set to full control of everything
Can someone post a mirror? His dropbox account says to much traffic and won't let me download.
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tmease1 said:
Can someone post a mirror? His dropbox account says to much traffic and won't let me download.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Loading it to Google Drive right now. Bandwidth got capped on Dropbox, any suggestions for a place to upload it?
Would it be possible to get some help getting some stock files from the /system/app folder? I modded/removed a few of the stock apps and seem to have lost a big chunk of my original backups. I believe these apps are why the update fails for me as the updater script checks a bunch of the files SHA1 checksums. Seeing as on my phone these apps are missing or modded I figured if I could acquire the stock copies it may finally work.
Files I need, and corresponding odex if possible: (a full copy of the /system/app folder would be awesome if possible)
Blurb.apk
Chrome.apk
Flipboard.apk
Peel.apk
Phonesky.apk
PlusOne.apk
SamsungWatchON.apk
SecLauncher3.apk
I may also need "/system/media/shutdown.qmg" because I know at one time I had changed it, but I cant for the life of me remember if I put the original back
tried everything followed to a T n the option to continue the update is greyed out still
Won't work?
Continue update is still greyed out for me too...
I was on stock MF3 and rooted with activeroot only so I could copy this to the /data/fota folder.
Ditto with winters setup
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xAjCx said:
Loading it to Google Drive right now. Bandwidth got capped on Dropbox, any suggestions for a place to upload it?
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http://multiupload.biz/
hello friends, anyone know if I can install this rom in I537 another operator other than at & t?
I followed the steps exactly as mentioned here and I do not get the "Continue Update" message
i´m on Telcel mexico rom mf1
xAjCx said:
This is the .cfg file of the 4.3 OTA for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (i537) from AT&T on 1/14/14. (The file doesn't download as a zip via OTA)
Using this on another device would likely cause problems so I wouldn't suggest it.
Also, I did not update because I want to keep root.
Instructions:
1) Download the .cfg file (links below)
2) Copy it over to your phone's internal storage
3) Using a root manager app like 'ES File Manager' or 'Root Browser', copy the .cfg file from internal storage to /data/fota
4) Make sure you have KNOXAgent.apk and wssyncmldm.apk in /system/app for this to take place. A lot of people either changed the name, deleted, or moved the apk for rooted purposes.
5) Go to Settings>More>About Device>Software Updates>Continue Update
MD5: F43D00ABDC4FE4D5BFB305CC6598FEB3
If you run into any problems, I won't be much help since I'm not a dev.
REMEMBER! You will lose root with the update. Don't say you didn't know because the warning is here<<<<
Download of .cfg file: (maybe down if daily bandwidth is used)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oel2486jqldkzdy/2400258.cfg
Mirrored Download of .cfg file:
http://www.filedropper.com/2400258
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Here are my 2 download links:
http://goo.gl/IP02Iz
I hope it is okay I used Google URL Shortener, the link was really long.
The link takes you to Google Dive.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j4mjjw48wmj3q2k/2400258.cfg
I just used software update directly from the phone, did have to factory reset to get it to work, but now running 4.3.
RiPpeR_dUdE said:
I just used software update directly from the phone, did have to factory reset to get it to work, but now running 4.3.
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Are you able to root with any method? It seems as though no one knows about rooting 4.3. This thread has a root method for the firmware leaked before official ota: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606550 I really need someone to test it so I know if it's safe to go to 4.3.
StonerGomer said:
Would it be possible to get some help getting some stock files from the /system/app folder? I modded/removed a few of the stock apps and seem to have lost a big chunk of my original backups. I believe these apps are why the update fails for me as the updater script checks a bunch of the files SHA1 checksums. Seeing as on my phone these apps are missing or modded I figured if I could acquire the stock copies it may finally work.
Files I need, and corresponding odex if possible: (a full copy of the /system/app folder would be awesome if possible)
Blurb.apk
Chrome.apk
Flipboard.apk
Peel.apk
Phonesky.apk
PlusOne.apk
SamsungWatchON.apk
SecLauncher3.apk
I may also need "/system/media/shutdown.qmg" because I know at one time I had changed it, but I cant for the life of me remember if I put the original back
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AFAIK you don't need to have all of those to get the update going cause I have several of those deleted since I got the phone.
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tried everything followed to a T n the option to continue the update is greyed out still
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winter.k said:
Continue update is still greyed out for me too...
I was on stock MF3 and rooted with activeroot only so I could copy this to the /data/fota folder.
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I'll load the .odex files for the .apk files that I have in post #2. Save your .odex files just in case and again idk if this would do any harm to your phone so yeah #noresponsibilities
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Are you able to root with any method? It seems as though no one knows about rooting 4.3. This thread has a root method for the firmware leaked before official ota: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606550 I really need someone to test it so I know if it's safe to go to 4.3.
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you will lose root with the official OTA and so far there's no confirmation if SafeRoot method works.
I'll load the .odex files for the .apk files that I have in post #2. Save your .odex files just in case and again idk if this would do any harm to your phone so yeah #noresponsibilities[/QUOTE]
Thanks AjC - Just to be clear, do I need these files for "Continue Update" to recognize the update file? I'm confused, I made no modifications other than root in order to access data/fota.
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Continue update is still greyed out for me too...
I was on stock MF3 and rooted with activeroot only so I could copy this to the /data/fota folder.
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Yup, me too. Continue Update is grayed out, even after copy and setting full permissions.