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How to ignore the System Update notification?

I rooted my Nexus One with the 1-click androot and today I've received the 2.2.1 update (FRG83) OTA. I don't want to install it because it'll unroot, but the notification is really persistent and irritating, and I'm afraid I'm going to accidentally hit the install button.
How can I make it go away?

Install a custom recovery, make sure it works, try to flash the rom, it will fail because it needs to stock recovery to install, delete the update from /cache/.
That will at least leave you with a little time before it tries to notify you again. Best thing to do is load a rooted custom rom with a build.prop mod to make it think it's a version better/same so it won't try and update you.

I thought I had to have an unlocked bootloader in order to install a custom recovery or flash custom roms. Is this not the case?

I also have rooted with the one click but have clockworkmod recovery with stock rom. I just received the update ota and I am confused as to what would happen if I attempt to install it. Will it just abort or will it brick the device? Would just a battery pull and reboot be all thats necessary? Has any new roots come out for this update? I really dont want to lose my root. Any and all help is appreciated.

tenbeau said:
I also have rooted with the one click but have clockworkmod recovery with stock rom. I just received the update ota and I am confused as to what would happen if I attempt to install it. Will it just abort or will it brick the device? Would just a battery pull and reboot be all thats necessary? Has any new roots come out for this update? I really dont want to lose my root. Any and all help is appreciated.
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I was in the same boat as you yesterday. I didn't think of the recovery so I hit update because I was tired of the notification. The phone applied the update successfully and I don't have root anymore. I have no idea how that impacts the recovery since ClockworkMod says the ClockworkMod recovery is installed.

Would like to know as well. Do not want to lose one-click root and would love to get rid of that stupid notification.

check out post #102 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=791124&page=11
this user says he has gotten it to stop via this method. I cannot verify yet as I have not received the OTA

For me that seems to have stopped the OTA nagg screen.
Using quickboot to reboot then clearing the notification, I have not got another OTA nagg screen. I like the 1 click root, turn on when needed off when not.

tinymiata said:
For me that seems to have stopped the OTA nagg screen.
Using quickboot to reboot then clearing the notification, I have not got another OTA nagg screen. I like the 1 click root, turn on when needed off when not.
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I'm willing to try anything after 100+ "install later" replies Quickboot here I come

Thank you! I don't know why Quick Boot worked, but it seems that it has. It's now been a couple of hours without a notification message when they were coming back every few minutes. Thanks!

wouldn't it be cool if we got around Google's grand plan to force us to update by driving us crazy!?

[Q] Installing TWRP will stop me from getting OTA updates?

Hello
I bought the Note 4 from T-mobile and i'm running stock rom.
I just root the device with chainfire tool and I'm thinking to change the recovery from stock to TWRP.
I'm wondering if by doing that i will lose the ability to get OTA updates from Samsung / T-mobile.
I did a search on the forum for this question, most of the threads are a year old so i just want to make sure that the answer is the same for our new device.
Please answer just if you know for sure, Thanks

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NirAndroid said:
Hello
I bought the Note 4 from T-mobile and i'm running stock rom.
I just root the device with chainfire tool and I'm thinking to change the recovery from stock to TWRP.
I'm wondering if by doing that i will lose the ability to get OTA updates from Samsung / T-mobile.
I did a search on the forum for this question, most of the threads are a year old so i just want to make sure that the answer is the same for our new device.
Please answer just if you know for sure, Thanks
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You already lost the ability to receive OTA updates by rooting
the phone. If you want to get OTA updates the phone cannot be
rooted or have custom recovery like twrp.
The whole and main idea behind having twrp custom recovery
is to be able to flash custom zip file roms and mods.
With stock rooted firmware you will not be able to successfully
flash any custom roms or mods.
If you do flash any custom zip file roms using twrp
you will also loose the ability to have OTA updates.
Good luck!

First, thank you for the quick reply,
Second, are you sure about it? every place I looked people saying that root doesn't have anything to do with OTA updates.
It also say that I can put TWRP or CWM and still getting the OTA updates, all I have to do for this to happen is to be with stock rom (which is what i'm currently using)
Misterjunky said:
You already lost the ability to receive OTA updates by rooting
the phone. If you want to get OTA updates the phone cannot be
rooted or have custom recovery like twrp.
The whole and main idea behind having twrp custom recovery
is to be able to flash custom zip file roms and mods.
With stock rooted firmware you will not be able to successfully
flash any custom roms or mods.
If you do flash any custom zip file roms using twrp
you will also loose the ability to have OTA updates too.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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NirAndroid said:
First, thank you for the quick reply,
Second, are you sure about it? every place I looked people saying that root doesn't have anything to do with OTA updates.
It also say that I can put TWRP or CWM and still getting the OTA updates, all I have to do for this to happen is to be with stock rom (which is what i'm currently using)
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If you check the OTA option and find an update, the updater
will tell you that it cannot install the update due to an unofficial
operating system or something to that effect, I forgot the exact
wording of the message. (if you're rooted)
There is a way to unroot the phone but in my opinion it's just not worth the
hassle to re-root it because as I said being rooted and having twrp recovery
will not help you much at all since you will not be able to flash any custom
roms or mods with out loosing your official stock status which needs to
remain intact in order to be able to get future ota updates.
Good luck!

NirAndroid said:
First, thank you for the quick reply,
Second, are you sure about it? every place I looked people saying that root doesn't have anything to do with OTA updates.
It also say that I can put TWRP or CWM and still getting the OTA updates, all I have to do for this to happen is to be with stock rom (which is what i'm currently using)
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Mr. Junky is correct. But why would you even want an OTA update? Even if you could it would unroot your device. If there is/was a software update it will be on here or SamMobile about the same time & you can install it manually.

NirAndroid said:
First, thank you for the quick reply,
Second, are you sure about it? every place I looked people saying that root doesn't have anything to do with OTA updates.
It also say that I can put TWRP or CWM and still getting the OTA updates, all I have to do for this to happen is to be with stock rom (which is what i'm currently using)
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You have only 2 posts on XDA and you are second guessing our replies on your question? Either believe what we answer or stick to google and don't waste our time.

NirAndroid said:
Hello
I bought the Note 4 from T-mobile and i'm running stock rom.
I just root the device with chainfire tool and I'm thinking to change the recovery from stock to TWRP.
I'm wondering if by doing that i will lose the ability to get OTA updates from Samsung / T-mobile.
I did a search on the forum for this question, most of the threads are a year old so i just want to make sure that the answer is the same for our new device.
Please answer just if you know for sure, Thanks
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Well OTA is out of the question. But I was successful with the last update by using Kies 3.
I just had to root again afterwards using the same method.

Brava27 said:
You have only 2 posts on XDA and you are second guessing our replies on your question? Either believe what we answer or stick to google and don't waste our time.
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No body asked you to spend your time in my thread, you are more then welcome to move a long because its clearly that you have nothing smart to say beside rasing your post counter.
For all the others, thank you for your help.
The reason that i would like to keep the OTA updates is because i love the stock rom and i dont want to check every timr on the internet if a new build has came out.
its much more easier with OTA too keep being update. But i guess my needs to be root are biger and i will need to flash the updates manually.
Once again, thank you.

I get Ota updates on mine rooted.Only thing u can't install if u have twrp will put u in a boot loop it needs the stock android recovery.You have to wait for a rom with the update

...........As long as I can remember, you root a device you lose carrier OTA updates. ..why is this so difficult for people to comprehend o_0 every new device every year it's the same questions. .......you have the capacity to root......yet you question if you'll lose OTA -_-, & most root methods have disclaimers saying you lose this x we are not responsible for brick etc. ........
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I do not want to take OTA system updates...

I've unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone with the help of the Nexus Root Toolkit by WugFresh.
I now have it setup just how I want it and I don't want an OTA to kill root or change anything so something stops working (phone isn't for me, but I've set it up just right for someone with special needs).
I've read conflicting information on whether or not an OTA will actually install on a rooted phone or not. Some things say that it won't if you've changed anything at all while others say it might be possible.
Is there some system file I can rename or something to ensure the phone doesn't get a system update unless I do it manually?

LaTropa64 said:
I've unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone with the help of the Nexus Root Toolkit by WugFresh.
I now have it setup just how I want it and I don't want an OTA to kill root or change anything so something stops working (phone isn't for me, but I've set it up just right for someone with special needs).
I've read conflicting information on whether or not an OTA will actually install on a rooted phone or not. Some things say that it won't if you've changed anything at all while others say it might be possible.
Is there some system file I can rename or something to ensure the phone doesn't get a system update unless I do it manually?
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no matter how many times you will try to update via ota, you will not be able to. if any files change from stock, any at all, you wont be able to install an ota. especially with root.

LaTropa64 said:
I've unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone with the help of the Nexus Root Toolkit by WugFresh.
I now have it setup just how I want it and I don't want an OTA to kill root or change anything so something stops working (phone isn't for me, but I've set it up just right for someone with special needs).
I've read conflicting information on whether or not an OTA will actually install on a rooted phone or not. Some things say that it won't if you've changed anything at all while others say it might be possible.
Is there some system file I can rename or something to ensure the phone doesn't get a system update unless I do it manually?
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Root solved your problem ha ha

simms22 said:
no matter how many times you will try to update via ota, you will not be able to. if any files change from stock, any at all, you wont be able to install an ota. especially with root.
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And sometimes, even if one is 100% stock, those pesky OTAs won't install.

cam30era said:
And sometimes, even if one is 100% stock, those pesky OTAs won't install.
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right. any system file changes prevent install.

Awesome. Thanks.
Will it even attempt to install an update, and if so, does it only attempt once and then give up so you don't get stuck in a loop?

Install a custom recovery. Done. OTAs require the stock recovery in order to flash files.

LaTropa64 said:
Awesome. Thanks.
Will it even attempt to install an update, and if so, does it only attempt once and then give up so you don't get stuck in a loop?
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itll only attemp if you let it(it needs your approval to update), otherwise itll only tell you that an update is available. if you let it, itll try, but fail. if you boot up, youll be where you were before.

Apparently I rooted it incorrectly because it was able to update. I just got a call and the phone had rebooted and went through optimizing X of X apps and now many of the tasker profiles I had set are no longer working.
It wouldn't have optimized a bunch of apps if it hadn't updated the OS, or no?

LaTropa64 said:
Apparently I rooted it incorrectly because it was able to update. I just got a call and the phone had rebooted and went through optimizing X of X apps and now many of the tasker profiles I had set are no longer working.
It wouldn't have optimized a bunch of apps if it hadn't updated the OS, or no?
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you can always look at your android version in aboy phone, to see if it updated or not.

LaTropa64 said:
Apparently I rooted it incorrectly because it was able to update. I just got a call and the phone had rebooted and went through optimizing X of X apps and now many of the tasker profiles I had set are no longer working.
It wouldn't have optimized a bunch of apps if it hadn't updated the OS, or no?
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You'll find update or not optimizing apps happens a lot especially if you clear cache etc...
Your fine otas can't install with root
Just flash twrp it will cone in handy incase you brick it one day you'll have twrp to fastboot fix or sideload a rom to recover from.
ONE NOTE: Never ever ever relock your bootloader with the toolkit you'll be screwed. Always leave bootlaoder unlocked. I just had to rma manufacturer phone replacement I relock mine with toolkit and couldn't flash stock firmware or oem unlock again.
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simms22 said:
you can always look at your android version in aboy phone, to see if it updated or not.
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I'll take a look the next time I get over there. It's not my phone, I just set it up for someone with accessibility issues and wanted it to stay the same as the day I set it up but apparently it's not done that.

Selling my N6 need to turn off OTA's in M

Just restored my N6 and am getting ready to sell the phone, I will be turning on the hotspot feature, and need to make sure that the phone does not notify or download OTA's - I do realize that's why we have our Nexus' but the person that I am selling it to can't sideload OTA's himself. He will be giving it to me periodically to upgrade and doesn't want to be bothered with the notifications... is there an easy way to do this? Thanks!
BL

blemert said:
Just restored my N6 and am getting ready to sell the phone, I will be turning on the hotspot feature, and need to make sure that the phone does not notify or download OTA's - I do realize that's why we have our Nexus' but the person that I am selling it to can't sideload OTA's himself. He will be giving it to me periodically to upgrade and doesn't want to be bothered with the notifications... is there an easy way to do this? Thanks!
BL
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do you have root on it?

simms22 said:
do you have root on it?
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I do not, just flashed fresh M. I am not opposed to rooting, what are your thoughts?

blemert said:
I do not, just flashed fresh M. I am not opposed to rooting, what are your thoughts?
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well, if you do ever get an update notification, you can always long press on it then turn it off.

simms22 said:
well, if you do ever get an update notification, you can always long press on it then turn it off.
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I do not want any notifications to appear...

Unless things have changed in Marshmallow, but I am pretty sure disabling notifications from Google Play Services disables the OTA update notification. I don't remember what else this gives notifications for, but there is probably something you may be blocking as well with this.
With Lollipop and above, all OTAs check for modifications before installing. Root and/or the changes you would need to stop the OTA notification would make it so you can't install an OTA. You would need to flash the factory images, then re-root and make the changes to stop the next OTA notification again. So this would be a bit more work on your end to install an update for the owner.

cupfulloflol said:
Unless things have changed in Marshmallow, but I am pretty sure disabling notifications from Google Play Services disables the OTA update notification. I don't remember what else this gives notifications for, but there is probably something you may be blocking as well with this.
With Lollipop and above, all OTAs check for modifications before installing. Root and/or the changes you would need to stop the OTA notification would make it so you can't install an OTA. You would need to flash the factory images, then re-root and make the changes to stop the next OTA notification again. So this would be a bit more work on your end to install an update for the owner.
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Yeah - I am aware that OTA's check for mods... What about disabling the "SystemUpdateService" - I know that would require root, but has anyone else had success with this?

blemert said:
Yeah - I am aware that OTA's check for mods... What about disabling the "SystemUpdateService" - I know that would require root, but has anyone else had success with this?
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Flash a custom stock based rom on it.
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Android system update?

I am rooted and unlocked, but today I received a "System Update Downloaded" notification, and it only gives me an option to install it now or later.
If I install it, will it break root? Do I even want to install it? If not, how do I get rid of it?

It's the February 2016 Security Update. (These come out every month.) I usually wait a little bit and someone will release a recovery-flashable ZIP that will bring you up to date safely.

a.demarco said:
I am rooted and unlocked, but today I received a "System Update Downloaded" notification, and it only gives me an option to install it now or later.
If I install it, will it break root? Do I even want to install it? If not, how do I get rid of it?
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you can not install it being rooted and with twrp recovery, no matter how hard you try. you can flash part of the factory image, then reroot if youd like though.

Thanks! Any way to get rid of the annoying notification?

a.demarco said:
Thanks! Any way to get rid of the annoying notification?
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yes. long press on the notifications, then find the way to turn off that notification, the option will be there.

a.demarco said:
Thanks! Any way to get rid of the annoying notification?
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what build are you currently in? thats only gonna prompt if ur still on the january ota

reyscott1968 said:
what build are you currently in? thats only gonna prompt if ur still on the january ota
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im with februarys. i didnt know that it changed, did it, are you sure?

simms22 said:
im with februarys. i didnt know that it changed, did it, are you sure?
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its only gonna happen if its a january build. not february... when i was on january build there was a small update around 8mb even tho im already was on the january stock build
i posted a screenshot on a stock based rom about the said update. just cant find it. but it eas discussed on hecknotechno's thread

I am on 29s...

Come one guys. Follow the rules. These questions get asked and answered every month with these updates. Please follow the rules and search before opening a new thread.