How to Disable OTA on 6.0+? (rooted + twrp) - T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Haven't seen anything about this for marshmallow.
Im rooted with TWRP so no need to install anything on my computer.
Should be simple, a zip to flash? An app to freeze in Titanium?

Remove fota from apn I think is the simplest way

noob4598 said:
Remove fota from apn I think is the simplest way
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what do you mean? nothing like "fota" in the apn settings

cory733 said:
what do you mean? nothing like "fota" in the apn settings
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Oh...well Idk then. I think supersu disables ota but not sure....In apn type I have fota which stands for firmware over the air

Following. I would also like to know.

No one?
I might make a backup and start freezing system apps one at a time

ok I think this fixes it.
Open your file explorer that lets you access root and go to
root/system/priv-app
in there is a folder that says "fota" like @noob4598 was saying, idk what it says exactly because i deleted it on accident trying to rename it.
inside the folder is a "fota" apk
I just deleted the whole Fota folder, no problems so far and no update notifications.

cory733 said:
Haven't seen anything about this for marshmallow.
Im rooted with TWRP so no need to install anything on my computer.
Should be simple, a zip to flash? An app to freeze in Titanium?
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OR just download package disabler from the playstore and freeze software update packages, there are 2 right next to each other.

Related

Market Fix For Leaked OTA

Missing paid and some nonpaid apps?
This will revert your build fingerprint (its safe and pre-tested by me) so that they show up again.
Install it like any update.zip type install. Backup to be safe, and yes, you must be rooted.
fingerprint.zip
MD5 is d9524d4b9a45486f0b317404e79bcb10.
adrynalyne said:
Missing paid and some nonpaid apps?
This will revert your build fingerprint (its safe and pre-tested by me) so that they show up again.
Install it like any update.zip type install. Backup to be safe, and yes, you must be rooted.
fingerprint.zip
MD5 is d9524d4b9a45486f0b317404e79bcb10.
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cool been thx alot for this
I installed the zip while in recovery but I still cannot find some apps. Two examples are Tapatalk Pro, and Windfinder Pro. They both have updates being shown available in Appbrain but they cannot be found, 'The requested item could not be found.'
How about in the regular market?
Both show up for me. This change may not be instant. Check back in a few hours. Unless you want to hard reset your phone. I believe it has to do with the frequency that your gmail account syncs with the market.
Well I can search for them in Appbrain fine but when I click them it says 'The requested item could not be found.' I will late a little while.
Thanks
All just showed up after I rebooted the phone again.
Simply installing one new app made all of my apps reappear on the marketplace downloads page.. not sure if will work for others
JTC, this worked for me. Installed a quick free app, then everything else showed up. Thank you both.
I have sky raider's froyo rom and this froze my restart. is there another way?
Er...I don't recall this being for Froyo....
blastek said:
I have sky raider's froyo rom and this froze my restart. is there another way?
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You can restore a nandroid system backup if you have one recently. Always make one before you do anything that changes your phone. That way when failures happen from messing with system files you can restore.
You can possibly open his rom, then go to the system folder within it.
look for the build.prop file there. Copy it to your tools folder where ADB is.
Then do this
reboot phone into recovery
go to command prompt
type adb push build.prop /system/
This should solve the issue if you can get the build.prop off his phone or just do a nandroid restore from this rom.
TNS201 said:
You can restore a nandroid system backup if you have one recently. Always make one before you do anything that changes your phone. That way when failures happen from messing with system files you can restore.
You can possibly open his rom, then go to the system folder within it.
look for the build.prop file there. Copy it to your tools folder where ADB is.
Then do this
reboot phone into recovery
go to command prompt
type adb push build.prop /system/
This should solve the issue if you can get the build.prop off his phone or just do a nandroid restore from this rom.
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I still want to fix the market though. Can I edit the build file
installed this .zip file about an hour ago. no change yet. I'll check it in the morning. Hope it works, as these missing apps are beginning to bother me.

need the Email APK

Hi,
My ROM came without the email apk/s and I was wondering if anyone had them from stock .254
I have the gmail apk, I need the stock email one for other email services like hotmail
Cheers
EDIT: please read through the rest of the thread, the issue has progressed but not been solved.
Zorigo said:
Hi,
My rom came without the email apk/s and I was wondering if anyone had them from stock .254.
I think the two APKs I need are exchange.apk and SEMCemail.apk. I have the second and was wondering if someone could provide me with exchange.apk from .254?
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(Odexed )See below:
mrjraider said:
(Odexed )See below:
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You lad!
Cheers!
mrjraider said:
(Odexed )See below:
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When I go to install the apk like a normal apk, by opening the apk in my file explorer and installing, it goes through the install screens, but then finishes by saying "Application not installed"
Unknown sources is checked and I have side loaded apks like this before successfully, what's the problem?
OOhhh, maybe it's because that's an odexed file. My rom is deodexed.
ignore, double post
Zorigo said:
When I go to install the apk like a normal apk, by opening the apk in my file explorer and installing, it goes through the install screens, but then finishes by saying "Application not installed"
Unknown sources is checked and I have side loaded apks like this before successfully, what's the problem?
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System apps are not installed like normal apps. You need to root your device, put it in system/app and permissions rw-r-r- reboot to see it
(I'm already rooted)
Well here's something weird. I copied the files, went to system/app and it turns out the files are ALREADY there!
I check out the permissions and they're both correct. So I rebooted and it still won't show up. I opened Titanium Backup and looked through the apps list again there, there's no sign of it being on the system.
The files are there but apparently they're not!
Strange, move those file to data/app rw-r-r- and reboot and see what happens
mrjraider said:
Strange, move those file to data/app rw-r-r- and reboot and see what happens
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Just did that, and still nothing!
bump (if that's allowed, I can't remember)

How do I stop OTA pop up on rooted device

I am on a stock rooted ROM is there any way to stop the new OTA pop up message?
gwlaw99 said:
I am on a stock rooted ROM is there any way to stop the new OTA pop up message?
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Use something like Titanium backup and freeze System Updates MUC. That will prevent them from coming through.
Oaklands said:
Use something like Titanium backup and freeze System Updates MUC. That will prevent them from coming through.
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I have not been able to locate that file. I did a search for it and looked in /system/priv-app and it is not there.
gwlaw99 said:
I have not been able to locate that file. I did a search for it and looked in /system/priv-app and it is not there.
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Use TIBU. It will show up in the list of system apps. I think the file is called com.innopath.active care.

[Q] Stop OTA message nag

Im on the latest BadBoys 4.4.4 rom. I would like to remove the OTA nag. I've done it before but never on a new HTC. Usually you freeze or delete an app using titanium and delete the current ota from some system folder. I just cant find which program or folder to freeze/delete from.
Anybody know where/what I need to mod to get rid of this??
Thanks
just put a freeze on the "Updater" system app will take care of it.
I will try that. Thanks
Bountyhunter1000 said:
I will try that. Thanks
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Did it work?
shonmac11 said:
Did it work?
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No, I cound not find an "Updater" app in titanium or in System/app . However I did find a solution HERE .
When you look for the apps (I used ES file explorer) replace the "VZW" with "SPCS".
This worked like a charm for me :good:

Cannot Remove Project Fi app either in system or in Play Store

Hello, I bought my Nexus 6 from Amazon (US version) unlocked. I joined Project Fi which requires installation of the Project Fi app. Now I am leaving Project Fi going back to Verizon but I cannot remove the Project Fi app. I'm only able to uninstall all updates, and disable the app. Clearing the cache, disabling the app with SIM removed, rebooting with no SIM, etc. Nothing removes it. I also tried to remove it via the Play Store by holding on it and removing it with the X at the upper right. Well there is no way to select it in the play store, it can only be "enabled".
Project Fi support is of course useless. I know this app did not come on my phone unless it was hidden in a system partition until activation?
Any ideas on how to remove this app totally? I want to get it removed so I can get back on Verizon without it causing issues trying to interact with the SIM. Thank you
wats6831 said:
Hello, I bought my Nexus 6 from Amazon (US version) unlocked. I joined Project Fi which requires installation of the Project Fi app. Now I am leaving Project Fi going back to Verizon but I cannot remove the Project Fi app. I'm only able to uninstall all updates, and disable the app. Clearing the cache, disabling the app with SIM removed, rebooting with no SIM, etc. Nothing removes it. I also tried to remove it via the Play Store by holding on it and removing it with the X at the upper right. Well there is no way to select it in the play store, it can only be "enabled".
Project Fi support is of course useless. I know this app did not come on my phone unless it was hidden in a system partition until activation?
Any ideas on how to remove this app totally? I want to get it removed so I can get back on Verizon without it causing issues trying to interact with the SIM. Thank you
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sure, its very easy, but you need root to remove it, since its a system app. just use a root file explorer to find it in /system/app/, then delete it and reboot. when you boot up, it'll be gone. or, you can perform a factory reset, then boot up first time with your Verizon sim in the phone. then the app will go back into hiding in your system partition.
simms22 said:
sure, its very easy, but you need root to remove it, since its a system app. just use a root file explorer to find it in /system/app/, then delete it and reboot. when you boot up, it'll be gone. or, you can perform a factory reset, then boot up first time with your Verizon sim in the phone. then the app will go back into hiding in your system partition.
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Thank you sir. Just so that I am clear: I need to obtain root via this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
which will wipe the device. I can then use any root file explorer app to delete the system/app/folder
It's been a while since I've worked on phone but I've been rooting/flashing since the OG DROID. I just want to be very clear before I wipe my device. Thank you again for any clarification.
wats6831 said:
Thank you sir. Just so that I am clear: I need to obtain root via this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
which will wipe the device. I can then use any root file explorer app to delete the system/app/folder
It's been a while since I've worked on phone but I've been rooting/flashing since the OG DROID. I just want to be very clear before I wipe my device. Thank you again for any clarification.
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well.. yes and no. root has slightly changed since 6.0.1. and i mean slightly.
1. unlock your bootloader(which will wipe your device, so move what you need to your computer). boot up once after this as well.
2. flash the twrp recovery to your phone via fastboot.
3. flash any nexus 6 custom kernel with twrp(new step)
4. flash the latest SuperSU zip(for root)
5. reboot.
the custom kernel will let you obtain root, its needed in there as of 6.0.1. oh, then don't delete the /system/app/ folder, delete the google fi app folder with its apk inside. otherwise you'll delete all your system apps.
simms22 said:
well.. yes and no. root has slightly changed since 6.0.1. and i mean slightly.
1. unlock your bootloader(which will wipe your device, so move what you need to your computer). boot up once after this as well.
2. flash the twrp recovery to your phone via fastboot.
3. flash any nexus 6 custom kernel with twrp(new step)
4. flash the latest SuperSU zip(for root)
5. reboot.
the custom kernel will let you obtain root, its needed in there as of 6.0.1. oh, then don't delete the /system/app/ folder, delete the google fi app folder with its apk inside. otherwise you'll delete all your system apps.
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Ok. So do I still obtain root with the fastboot procedure linked in the FAQ? If not, can you link to a current guide for unlocking the bootloader and flashing the TWRP. I'm also not sure where to get a custom kernal, or which one. After that I think I got it. Thanks.
wats6831 said:
Ok. So do I still obtain root with the fastboot procedure linked in the FAQ? If not, can you link to a current guide for unlocking the bootloader and flashing the TWRP. I'm also not sure where to get a custom kernal, or which one. After that I think I got it. Thanks.
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you can always check if you have root by downloading and installing a terminal emulator app from the play store, then open it and type su. if you have root, it'll return a #
simms22 said:
you can always check if you have root by downloading and installing a terminal emulator app from the play store, then open it and type su. if you have root, it'll return a #
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I don't have root, I've never touched this phone. I'm just trying to make sure I understand the correct way to obtain root in 6.0.1. Your post made it sound like maybe that guide I linked wasn't the current way?
wats6831 said:
I don't have root, I've never touched this phone. I'm just trying to make sure I understand the correct way to obtain root in 6.0.1. Your post made it sound like maybe that guide I linked wasn't the current way?
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no, it is the correct way. I just added that a kernel has to be flashed as well. but chainfire might have fixed that, I heard that a few hours ago. if he did, then the method is correct. I rooted over a year ago, my n6. so its been a while :angel:
I understand. Thank you for making that clear. I can't even root due to USB driver issues...not sure why. I followed the steps exactly.
I've switched to SuperSU 2.66, so I've just checked it, and you don't need a custom kernel for it anymore, just flash ir frim TWRP.
Sent from my Nexus 6 running cyosp using Tapatalk
simms22 said:
sure, its very easy, but you need root to remove it, since its a system app. just use a root file explorer to find it in /system/app/, then delete it and reboot. when you boot up, it'll be gone. or, you can perform a factory reset, then boot up first time with your Verizon sim in the phone. then the app will go back into hiding in your system partition.
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So I unlocked, and rooted with Wugster and SUperSU. I booted first time with my Verizon SIM and project Fi app is still there. I can see it in my apps list, but i can't see it in the system/app/ any clue where it is? thanks.
It's in #/data/user/0/com.google.android.apps.tycho
somewhere but i can't find it
wats6831 said:
So I unlocked, and rooted with Wugster and SUperSU. I booted first time with my Verizon SIM and project Fi app is still there. I can see it in my apps list, but i can't see it in the system/app/ any clue where it is? thanks.
It's in #/data/user/0/com.google.android.apps.tycho
somewhere but i can't find it
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it has a weird name, not fi. its like tycho or something similar. if you look into that folder, its there.
simms22 said:
it has a weird name, not fi. its like tycho or something similar. if you look into that folder, its there.
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ok looking in that folder, i see nothing in any subfolder except for a file called "Switching.xml"
Should I delete the whole tycho folder?
The ProjectFi app is "Tycho"
You can also remove GCS (Google Connectivity Services). Only ProjectFi uses it for joining open wifi networks and the Google VPN, among other things. Totally useless unless you're a Fi'er.
Gandalf said:
The ProjectFi app is "Tycho"
You can also remove GCS (Google Connectivity Services). Only ProjectFi uses it for joining open wifi networks and the Google VPN, among other things. Totally useless unless you're a Fi'er.
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So to be clear should I delete the whole Tycho folder? I don't want the app to show up at all in my app list.
Can GCS be removed or does it have to be deleted in /system/app? thanks.
wats6831 said:
So to be clear should I delete the whole Tycho folder? I don't want the app to show up at all in my app list.
Can GCS be removed or does it have to be deleted in /system/app? thanks.
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You can delete it but I would recommend either Disabling it in Settings > Apps or using Titanium Backup to freeze it. Assuming you're running stock, mounting system rw will cause issues with verity

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