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Please I need help.. my infinix hot 2 automatically starts downloading huge updates in the background without me even knowing. It doesn't give any notification and even downloads on mobile network. can't find anywhere to disable that thing. Is there to stop the updates from downloading automatically? Please help...
And am not really sure if this the right place to post this but if anyone can help, will appreciate it... My Gmail push notification doesn't work since 5.1.1 and even with the update to 6.0, nothing has changed. I even did I factory reset after updating to 6.0 but it hasn't solved the problem. Can someone please help?
If the background downloads you are talking about ate those of google playstore then you can disable it in the playstore setting but if it is the system update you can't disable, as far as notifications are concerned even mine doesn't work and my calendar doesn't notify me so you know that this Android version is a raw one different from other android versions so be patient they will update everything soon.
U can stop d automatic download of D any update on hot 2....
To do so, your phone must be rooted... Download disable service app... Install and located Google play service... Click on it and untick system update... After untickn, D system update text color will change to red.... That it....
No update will pop up and and no background AUTOMATIC download of OTA UPDATE WILL OCCUR ON YOUR PHONE....
IT CAN BE REVERSE AS WELL...to get OTA UPDATE @ anytime u will just av 2 tick D system update back... Goodluck...
It is not wise or advisable to root your hot 2 as your phone will be receiving updates from now and then from google you will be missing on almost everything.
The 104.35MB (presumably) OJ9 update since last November has always failed at around 30% installation with the "Installation interrupted" message. Because I can't install this update, I can't get the Marshmallow OTA update to get pushed to my phone. Also when I connect my phone to Samsung Smart Switch, it says "Your device software is up to date: OI2(ATT)" which can't be right. Is there anything else I can do or try at home before I take it to a Samsung Experience / BestBuy store to try to have them push the updated software to my phone? Thank you.
So when I downgraded back to oreo before I had chance to go into the software update settings and turn off auto update it has already downloaded the update ready to install.
Now I have the annoying notification which keeps prompting me to update.
Is there a way to get rid without rooting?
If not I'll have to factory reset and change the setting before it updates.
The only way is unfortunately to factory reset and make sure to disable the auto update
Did you try installing "Package Disabler" and then disabling "Software Update" (two apps with the same name) ?
clax6 said:
So when I downgraded back to oreo before I had chance to go into the software update settings and turn off auto update it has already downloaded the update ready to install.
Now I have the annoying notification which keeps prompting me to update.
Is there a way to get rid without rooting?
If not I'll have to factory reset and change the setting before it updates.
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Package Disabler Pro works for me!
I just wiped and re flashed. Then turned off automatic updates. But I think I will disable the package too. Thanks guys
How I can remove this notification "firmware update available" (see image) in settings for SGS10 ?. I have disable udate process with ccswe succeful, and nothing showing in notification bar, only when open settings. Any idea, w/o No factory reset ?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dH7PQLVllfd-_uUlcPb_Z0pN-z_Q9uCZ/view?usp=sharing
I want to prevent PIE from updating on my Note 9, Unlocked US Snapdragon
In reading various threads, some users have disabled:
1) Software update (green icon) (underlying com.sec.android.soagent)
2) Software update (blue icon) (underlying com.wssyncmldm)
3) Both of the above.
All that I want to do is prevent PIE from downloading and installing over Oreo.
Can someone clarify which of the above actually need to be disabled for this purpose?
Additional Background:
I enabled Developer Mode, turned off "Auto update system", but the Notification for PIE still came.
I "ignored" it by pressing the Home button (I did not press "later" or "download")
So it never actually started downloading/installing.
I did disable #2 above using ADB, the PIE Notification went away.
Just want to confirm whether/not #1 also needs to be disabled to prevent PIE from being served
JohnNadeau said:
I want to prevent PIE from updating on my Note 9, Unlocked US Snapdragon
In reading various threads, some users have disabled:
1) Software update (green icon) (underlying com.sec.android.soagent)
2) Software update (blue icon) (underlying com.wssyncmldm)
3) Both of the above.
All that I want to do is prevent PIE from downloading and installing over Oreo.
Can someone clarify which of the above actually need to be disabled for this purpose?
Additional Background:
I enabled Developer Mode, turned off "Auto update system", but the Notification for PIE still came.
I "ignored" it by pressing the Home button (I did not press "later" or "download")
So it never actually started downloading/installing.
I did disable #2 above using ADB, the PIE Notification went away.
Just want to confirm whether/not #1 also needs to be disabled to prevent PIE from being served
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1. open the settings
2. Navigate to "Software Update" and select the entry
3. Now deactivate the "Automatic Updates" option
OR
Settings
Software update or settings
Lock screen & Security
Security Policy updates
set your updates to "manual"
bober10113 said:
1. open the settings
2. Navigate to "Software Update" and select the entry
3. Now deactivate the "Automatic Updates" option
OR
Settings
Software update or settings
Lock screen & Security
Security Policy updates
set your updates to "manual"
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Thank you Bober.
Are you saying that either method above should prevent PIE from coming, or do both need to be done?
I had previously performed your first method (turned off "Automatic Updates" in "Settings, Software Updates"),
and as well turned off "Auto Update System" in "Settings, Developer Options".
But those steps did not stop PIE notifications.
I had not yet attempted turning off "Security Policy Updates" (in "Settings, Biometrics and Security, Other Security Settings, Security Policy Updates").
But based upon some other threads, it sounds like even that would just postpone the inevitable PIE notification, and ultimately, one or both of the Software Updates packages needed to be disabled (with a Package Disabler or ADB).
When I disabled the "Software update" (blue icon) (underlying com.wssyncmldm), the PIE notification immediately went away and has not come back since, even after several reboots. I've done this on four Note 9's... so far... all are behaving the same way.
JohnNadeau said:
Thank you Bober.
Are you saying that either method above should prevent PIE from coming, or do both need to be done?
I had previously performed your first method (turned off "Automatic Updates" in "Settings, Software Updates"),
and as well turned off "Auto Update System" in "Settings, Developer Options".
But those steps did not stop PIE notifications.
I had not yet attempted turning off "Security Policy Updates" (in "Settings, Biometrics and Security, Other Security Settings, Security Policy Updates").
But based upon some other threads, it sounds like even that would just postpone the inevitable PIE notification, and ultimately, one or both of the Software Updates packages needed to be disabled (with a Package Disabler or ADB).
When I disabled the "Software update" (blue icon) (underlying com.wssyncmldm), the PIE notification immediately went away and has not come back since, even after several reboots. I've done this on four Note 9's... so far... all are behaving the same way.
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not 100% sure but i though it was worth trying. my phone is rooted so i never get OTA anyways. so i cannot tell for sure.
bober10113 said:
not 100% sure but i though it was worth trying. my phone is rooted so i never get OTA anyways. so i cannot tell for sure.
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OK... Understood!
I do appreciate the ideas/input.
Thanks
Tried extensively to downgrade from pie 9.0 back to November Oreo 8.1.0 and failed missreably. I tried everything suggested everywhere that "claimed" would prevent the phone from updating back to pie after reverting back to Oreo. I am on SNAPDRAGON SM-N960W 6GB/128GB ESK (EASTLINK MOBILE CARRIER) HERE IN NOVA SCOTIA CANADA. I had to use Odin version 3.13.1 3B Modded version and downgrade was achieved successfully. I even disabled Samsung update packages one with green icon, and other one was blue. I turned off security updates, auto software updates, and in developer menu auto the automatic system updates. I did all this with Sim card out & wifi off. Here is the post of what I tried. I think it's a waste of time and a major letdown that we are being forced to upgrade a phone that some wanted to keep on Oreo, who's phone is it, ours or are we just being forced to have to spend money time & time again because they are forcing changes to a product that "" I "" paid for and was happy with the way it was. Anyway if your curious read details here....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/downgrade-to-android-oreo-t3890956/post79031596
If you want to prevent the Update-Message and if you want to keep Knox 0x0, just flash annother "CP" via Odin.
"CP" is the Modem. You can flash 8.1 CP-Modemfiles when you use 9.0. No Problem ! And knox stays 0x0.
But you loos OTA.
If you want OTA back, flash the CP-File matching the ROM-Version.
A great thing if you flashed back to 8.1 via Odin. When you flash 8.1 via Odin, you can flash annother CP and you dont get OTA´s anymore.
TWiiTCH said:
Tried extensively to downgrade from pie 9.0 back to November Oreo 8.1.0 and failed missreably. I tried everything suggested everywhere that "claimed" would prevent the phone from updating back to pie after reverting back to Oreo. I am on SNAPDRAGON SM-N960W 6GB/128GB ESK (EASTLINK MOBILE CARRIER) HERE IN NOVA SCOTIA CANADA. I had to use Odin version 3.13.1 3B Modded version and downgrade was achieved successfully. I even disabled Samsung update packages one with green icon, and other one was blue. I turned off security updates, auto software updates, and in developer menu auto the automatic system updates. I did all this with Sim card out & wifi off. Here is the post of what I tried. I think it's a waste of time and a major letdown that we are being forced to upgrade a phone that some wanted to keep on Oreo, who's phone is it, ours or are we just being forced to have to spend money time & time again because they are forcing changes to a product that "" I "" paid for and was happy with the way it was. Anyway if your curious read details here....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/downgrade-to-android-oreo-t3890956/post79031596
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Here are the settings I was told to change before inserting Sim or connecting to WiFi... First I turned "off" auto update system in developer menu.
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Then I was told to turn off security policy updates. Red circle is not the right setting, I hit it by mistake first go round, so i had to start all over. Green circle is the setting you need to tap on to get to where you turn of security policy updates.
Last option I disabled was in the software updates in settings menu. What i turned off was auto update, do not hit other setting I pointed to labeled "update now, kinda obvious as to why"
I even disabled the two Samsung update packages I found once I had downgraded to Oreo, one was blue icon & the other was green.
After I did all of these steps, I then inserted my sim & SD card which was empty. Went to bed with fresh setup as I did not use home CSC. Phone was 100% factory Oreo now. I then did a factory reset/cache wipe, went back in to Oreo and set it up and then did all the steps in the order shown here and changed all update settings before inserting my Sim & SD card for final step. Did I miss something or do something in the wrong order? I used modded odin also, regular is for exynos. I am on a SM-N960W Snapdragon Canadian ESK variant. Eastlink Wireless is ESK mobile provider. I'm lost & would like Oreo back! ?
If anyone is successful please share, my phone was fine until I awoke next day to find an upgrade to pie notification.
package disabler pro from app store. i have not had any notifications for the pie up date since.
I also debranded my note. so PDP works for me.
I had a US VZW branded device. VZW was forcing me to update I could not turn it off only decline up to 9 times.
I installed the US XAA unbranded firmware with the modded Odin.
got the pie update notification once, declined it turned off the auto updates and used PDP to block no more messages about pie
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TWiiTCH said:
Here are the settings I was told to change before inserting Sim or connecting to WiFi... First I turned "off" auto update system in developer menu.
Then I was told to turn off security policy updates. Red circle is not the right setting, I hit it by mistake first go round, so i had to start all over. Green circle is the setting you need to tap on to get to where you turn of security policy updates.
Last option I disabled was in the software updates in settings menu. What i turned off was auto update, do not hit other setting I pointed to labeled "update now, kinda obvious as to why"
I even disabled the two Samsung update packages I found once I had downgraded to Oreo, one was blue icon & the other was green.
After I did all of these steps, I then inserted my sim & SD card which was empty. Went to bed with fresh setup as I did not use home CSC. Phone was 100% factory Oreo now. I then did a factory reset/cache wipe, went back in to Oreo and set it up and then did all the steps in the order shown here and changed all update settings before inserting my Sim & SD card for final step. Did I miss something or do something in the wrong order? I used modded odin also, regular is for exynos. I am on a SM-N960W Snapdragon Canadian ESK variant. Eastlink Wireless is ESK mobile provider. I'm lost & would like Oreo back!
If anyone is successful please share, my phone was fine until I awoke next day to find an upgrade to pie notification.
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Are you on the ESK branded firmware?
I was on VZW in the US and they force you to update. the easiest way for me was to flash the US XAA firmware. i think for canada it is XAC but if there are any carrier features you will probably loose the feature
Following up...
So far, no more Pie Update Notifications since my original post... on four Note 9's (specific model info below).
As others have mentioned above, I had tried toggling off the Software Auto Update settings in Developer Mode and various Settings menus, but the Pie Notification still came through.
I then used ADB to disable the "Software update" (blue icon) (underlying package is com.wssyncmldm).
Specific Model & OS Information:
Galaxy Note 9 US Unlocked Snapdragon
Model Number: SM-N960UZKAXAA
Model (Settings/About Phone): SM-N960U1
Android 8.1.0 AP/CP N960U1UEU1ARL1
Android 8.1.0 CSC N960U1OYM1ARL1
The license key was just about to expire for using AdHell3 to disable the update apps.
I went to the web site and DLed Package Disabler Pro and paid the $4 to activate it. It's been 24 hours since the switch and all is well.
I asked the Dev if it would try to update from the Play Store and he said it would not. I will receive an email if an update is available on their web site.
For delete notification about update to pie flash only older/different modem from default. I have last oreo so flashed older modem, then any update info just gone, even from settings. Of course i disabled all system update etc.
I don't use disablers from a long time because i do not trust them, especially a lot of permissions required for install.
Would someone be so kind to post the necessary ADB commands for disabling the important packages? Somehow I didn´t find them in all these downgrade threads on XDA
brooon said:
Would someone be so kind to post the necessary ADB commands for disabling the important packages? Somehow I didn´t find them in all these downgrade threads on XDA
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Hi Brooon,
Some background...
As mentioned in the original post, there are two System Apps named "Software Update":
1) Software update (with a green icon) (underlying com.sec.android.soagent)
2) Software update (with a blue icon) (underlying com.wssyncmldm)
I only disabled com.wssyncmldm.
I did this on four Note 9 US Unlocked and none have since received the PIE update notice since March 22nd, 2019.
Here are the steps I used:
Installed ADB on Windows 10 Computer: Great Overview Here on ADB
Phone: Settings/DeveloperOptions/USB Debugging: ON
Connect USB Cable (watch for prompts)
Computer: Open a Command Prompt; Type in: c:\adb; adb devices; adb shell
Computer: pm disable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
THAT disables the Second/BLUE "Software Update" (com.wssyncmldm)
Phone: Turn USB Debugging: OFF
Confirm it is Disabled:
Phone: Settings/Apps/Menu/ShowSystemApps,
Scroll Down to Software Updates
Blue should indicate "disabled"
Reboot; Confirm
Hope this helps.
Perfect, thx! You just earned a thumbUp
My problem is that I'm on U2 Bootloader. seems like my chances to rollBack just vanished...
brooon said:
Perfect, thx! You just earned a thumbUp
My problem is that I'm on U2 Bootloader. seems like my chances to rollBack just vanished...
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nonsense!
n960FXXS2ARL3 is BL v2 and is Oreo:
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=7DAEF9AE04B011E99F15FA163EE8F90B
that one is the last BTU uk region on oreo.
there are more recent oreo versions too but different csc region than UK.
https://updato.com/firmware-archive...eo(Android+8.1.0)&order=date&dir=desc&exact=1
so if i were you I'd flash the full BTU firmware and let it boot once. no need to do the initial setup.
then id go back in dl mode and flash a N960FXXS2ASB1
firmware from the link abive.
in odin fill BL,AP and CP slots only so that u stay on an english csc. ull have lastest oreo patches and unbranded UK csc.
JohnNadeau said:
Following up...
So far, no more Pie Update Notifications since my original post... on four Note 9's (specific model info below).
As others have mentioned above, I had tried toggling off the Software Auto Update settings in Developer Mode and various Settings menus, but the Pie Notification still came through.
I then used ADB to disable the "Software update" (blue icon) (underlying package is com.wssyncmldm).
Specific Model & OS Information:
Galaxy Note 9 US Unlocked Snapdragon
Model Number: SM-N960UZKAXAA
Model (Settings/About Phone): SM-N960U1
Android 8.1.0 AP/CP N960U1UEU1ARL1
Android 8.1.0 CSC N960U1OYM1ARL1
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Thanks for specifying the package name that needed to be disabled in order to stop OTA updates, package com.wssyncmldm. I didn't use package disabler, I used the ADB method like you did. I will post a link after this message to the article I found & you may have found or figured out through knowledge, for me the "found" way applied not the "knowledge" way it will show others how to do this. I found the article explained all the steps very straight forward.
Once you have your drivers installed and ADB on your computer and a command prompt open, The main thing it involves is a line of code that you type in, it looks like this....
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
In front of "user" it is a double hyphen if you can only see a single one. On my phone it looks like a single hyphen only a touch longer than an actual one. Maybe it's the font I'm using but i thought I should mention that for those of you who may see it as a single one and say this guy is a moron, what he got me to type doesn't do Jack. Copy & paste it, it'll work
If you wish to re-enable your OTA update capabilities, just re-enable the same package that you disabled. To do this the code looks like the following all one line if you are copy & pasting, on phone it takes up 2 lines but it's all one code/command entry...
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.wssyncmldm
Happy Oreo Days Everyone, Phone Recording is working again now its like twisting that Oreo cookie and licking that sweet white filling out again MMmmm...
Site & steps here...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xd...arrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/amp/
Also I use call recorder by skvalex. This is my main reason for downgrading & disabling Android Pie & future updates. Oreo works fine for now and I can re-enable updates later using this method if I want to upgrade. I don't know if other recorders are this way, but it looks like the Play Store or Android has forced the leftover call recorders to stop displaying incoming callers phone numbers or details, but I got my version directly from developers website and it does not have to deal with that bs because it is not the version that is in the Play Store. Just wanted to note that in case other call recorders surprise you with that message. Grab a working call recorder before they are removed from the store fully & for good. Wouldn't surprise me if that happens.
Here Is A Fast Samsung Firmware Download Server That Is Free Is Here...
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
this thread reminds me of windows xp and window 7.
no matter how long you want to live in the past, the rest of the internet will not wait for you.
meaning that security patches are there for a reason and although it might seem like planned obsolescence, major OS upgrades are a thing and arent going away.
we all know how privacy and security are important now a days. with countless examples of 0 day exploits being found, purposely forcing your device to not get updated is kind of like refusing to get vaccinated.
all i can say is good riddance.
when i get a recall in the mail for my car, i do it. i don't throw the notice away.
bober10113 said:
this thread reminds me of windows xp and window 7.
when i get a recall in the mail for my car, i do it. i don't throw the notice away.
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Hardly an apple to apples comparison between an automotive recall and a phone OS update.
A phone with an old OS likely will not have its brakes fail and kill someone.
pizza_pablo said:
Hardly an apple to apples comparison between an automotive recall and a phone OS update.
A phone with an old OS likely will not have its brakes fail and kill someone.
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the outcome severity might be different but it is still a negative outcome which usually negative things are baaaad.
secure things are gooood.
you could have just as well called me out on the vaccination analogy as well but i guess you gear heads are more sensitive when it come to cars. but my answer would have been just the same irregardless:
-its something that you don't want.
Has anyone had problems with your phone's hotspot after updating to Android 13 on ZenFone 8?
I also did a factory reset, but it didn't help.
The signal is very weak and even if you connect another device, this then can not navigate because it is internet not available.
Back to Android 12 the problem disappears.
Did you have the same problem and how did you solve it? Thank you.
LineOFire said:
Has anyone had problems with your phone's hotspot after updating to Android 13 on ZenFone 8?
I also did a factory reset, but it didn't help.
The signal is very weak and even if you connect another device, this then can not navigate because it is internet not available.
Back to Android 12 the problem disappears.
Did you have the same problem and how did you solve it? Thank you.
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I just updated to Android 13 on my Zenfone 8 today, and the hotspot settings just disappeared (at least if I navigate through the settings). If i search all settings, I can find them, but trying to turn it on does nothing.
I wonder if this is an Asus problem or an AT&T (my carrier) problem.
tbessie said:
I just updated to Android 13 on my Zenfone 8 today, and the hotspot settings just disappeared (at least if I navigate through the settings). If i search all settings, I can find them, but trying to turn it on does nothing.
I wonder if this is an Asus problem or an AT&T (my carrier) problem.
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I did all the tests, even the hard reset, nothing to do. I also tried to change mobile operator sim. It's just a bug in Android 13.
I asked Asus support, but they didn't give any answer.
Downgraded to Android 12 and that's the only way it works.
LineOFire said:
I did all the tests, even the hard reset, nothing to do. I also tried to change mobile operator sim. It's just a bug in Android 13.
I asked Asus support, but they didn't give any answer.
Downgraded to Android 12 and that's the only way it works.
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Two questions...
1. How did you try to get help from Android support? I was thinking of trying their phone support.
2. How did you downgrade? Is there a way to do with without wiping my phone and without rooting? I found a few guides about it online and they all seemed to require wiping the phone.
LineOFire said:
I did all the tests, even the hard reset, nothing to do. I also tried to change mobile operator sim. It's just a bug in Android 13.
I asked Asus support, but they didn't give any answer.
Downgraded to Android 12 and that's the only way it works.
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Oh, and also it's now taking about 7 minutes to register on the at&t network (as opposed to instantly in Android 12). How could they possibly have let this release into the wild?
tbessie said:
Two questions...
1. How did you try to get help from Android support? I was thinking of trying their phone support.
2. How did you downgrade? Is there a way to do with without wiping my phone and without rooting? I found a few guides about it online and they all seemed to require wiping the phone.
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Write to Asus support, you can find it on the official page. If you have registered your product, put all the data related to model and serial, only then they will move to find a solution to this bug.
For downgrade, you will always find in the support page for your model the firmware to download. Once downloaded, enter it in the internal folder of the phone and you will see that the update notification appears above.
Click and install. Obviously you lose all the data, because it resets to the factory state.
LineOFire said:
Write to Asus support, you can find it on the official page. If you have registered your product, put all the data related to model and serial, only then they will move to find a solution to this bug.
For downgrade, you will always find in the support page for your model the firmware to download. Once downloaded, enter it in the internal folder of the phone and you will see that the update notification appears above.
Click and install. Obviously you lose all the data, because it resets to the factory state.
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Thanks for the info. It wasn't obvious to me about the phone resetting - for all i knew, Asus might have an intelligent downgrade process that preserved the user data. Too bad they don't.
tbessie said:
Thanks for the info. It wasn't obvious to me about the phone resetting - for all i knew, Asus might have an intelligent downgrade process that preserved the user data. Too bad they don't.
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I also had this issue of the hotspot function disappearing after the Android 13 update. I followed the step to downgrade to 12. This worked, but before I could finish setting up my phone again, it was already automatically updating to 13. I reinstalled 12, and waited to connect to wi-fi to get things restored. Shortly after connecting to wi-fi again, the 13 update started again. I paused the update and then enabled developer options and disabled automatic system updates there, but I am not able to disable auto-updates in the regular system update settings. Is root required to disable this menu option? I have not rooted my phone and would prefer not to, if possible. Any suggestions?
Edit: So far, the phone hasn't resumed the auto-update overnight or following a couple restarts of the phone. The notification remains and I occasionally get prompts to continue the paused update, but I am able to ignore them. I guess I can live with it as is, but if anybody has any other ideas, please share. Thanks.
Edit: Today, I woke to find that the 13 update has downloaded and will install on reboot. I rebooted and let it complete the update to 13. Then, I downgraded to 12 once again. This time around, the option to disallow automatic updates was not greyed-out in system update settings. I disallowed auto-updates. The notification saying the update to 13 is available remained, this time, I was able to dismiss it. I don't know what to think about the previous issues I had, but it seems to have resolved it now.
b.a.w said:
I also had this issue of the hotspot function disappearing after the Android 13 update. I followed the step to downgrade to 12. This worked, but before I could finish setting up my phone again, it was already automatically updating to 13. I reinstalled 12, and waited to connect to wi-fi to get things restored. Shortly after connecting to wi-fi again, the 13 update started again. I paused the update and then enabled developer options and disabled automatic system updates there, but I am not able to disable auto-updates in the regular system update settings. Is root required to disable this menu option? I have not rooted my phone and would prefer not to, if possible. Any suggestions?
Edit: So far, the phone hasn't resumed the auto-update overnight or following a couple restarts of the phone. The notification remains and I occasionally get prompts to continue the paused update, but I am able to ignore them. I guess I can live with it as is, but if anybody has any other ideas, please share. Thanks.
Edit: Today, I woke to find that the 13 update has downloaded and will install on reboot. I rebooted and let it complete the update to 13. Then, I downgraded to 12 once again. This time around, the option to disallow automatic updates was not greyed-out in system update settings. I disallowed auto-updates. The notification saying the update to 13 is available remained, this time, I was able to dismiss it. I don't know what to think about the previous issues I had, but it seems to have resolved it now.
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I didn't see the Andorid 13 update even before the downgrade, I searched for it and installed it if I wanted it.
Adding to my posts above from February 18:
I was able to remain on Android 12, retaining the Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, until this morning. I awoke to find a software update notification message, giving two options: update or later. The message also stated that if I pressed later, it would continue with the update in 30 minutes. I rebooted the phone, and the update notification returned, however, lacking the 30 minute warning. A short while later, the phone began to automatically download the update, despite the option in settings disallowing auto-updates being ticked. I force-stopped the system update app, and it stopped downloading the new update. After a short while, it completed the android 13 system update download anyway. I decided to give the 13 update a try again, seeing that there was a smaller update added to the Asus Bios and Firmware download page on March 16th. I proactively backed up my data, knowing that I would likely need to downgrade to 12 again shortly to regain hotspot functionality. I rebooted to apply the base 13 update; no hotspot functionality, as expected. I then downloaded and applied the March 16th (WW-33.0210.0210.269) update OTA; still no hotspot functionality. I plan to downgrade again to Android 12, but I question how long I will be able to use it before another automatic update to 13 is forced upon me by Asus. Does anyone have any advice as to how to activate the hotspot on 13 or a way to guarantee that 12 will not be auto-updated to 13?
Edit: For anyone who might be having the same issue, here is what I have tried and so far, seems to be working. After downgrading to 12, I did not connect to internet during the initial phone setup process. When I did, the phone would already start automatically downloading the 13 update even before the setup process was finished. After setup, I immediately disabled automatic updates both in the regular system settings and in developer options (after enabling these, of course). I find it interesting that before, even with these two settings to disallow automatic updates in use, the automatic update would begin. The only other step I took this time was to disable my system app for system updates per the following method. https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/
I understand that this method is likely used more for added bloatware than for system apps, and I questioned at first if it would even work for a system app. Still, after disabling the system update app, it shows "disabled" under its entry in the complete app list in settings, and the system update options in the settings menu are not visible anymore. The main "system" header in the settings menu does show a red dot with "1" indicating that there is something available within the submenu, but as stated there is nothing within pertaining to system updates since disabling the system update app. So far, there have been no other notifications for the 13 update as before. This system update app is easy to reenable, as shown in the link above, so if I want to download the system update later on, it is no problem. I will add to this post if this method fails, but so far, so good.