Hello Everyone!
I've recently stripped away all of the Google Apps and some 'essential' packages that were installed on my Pixel device since I'm currently unable to unlock the device's bootloader (carrier device). Anyway, everything is working superbly, and I have a DNS filter activated to prevent some of my apps from transferring data online.
I wanted to update my Pixel device to Android 11, especially because of wireless ADB but I'm not able to find any option to update throughout the device settings. I'm pretty sure that this is due to one of the packages that I disabled/user uninstalled but I'm not too sure which one? I hope that someone can help me out and save me from hours of going through the stuff that I disabled and finding the package that prevents me from updating. I've thought about Play Services but I'm not too sure about whether that would have an impact.
Also, it's not NetGuard because I disabled it and I still don't get any options or notifications to update my phone.
BrunoGRSilva said:
Hello Everyone!
....I wanted to update my Pixel device to Android 11, especially because of wireless ADB but I'm not able to find any option to update throughout the device settings.
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Sideload the full OTA from Recovery. You can do this with a locked bootloader. Search "rescue ota".
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Hey all,
So I rooted my friends Kindle Fire 5th Gen 2015 after having success with mine, using RootJunkys [ @Tomsgt ] application I was able to root the 5.3.1.0 rom with Kingroot and then install SuperSU, while doing this I also disabled OTA updates, removed ads from lock screen, installed Google Play Store & Services and replaced the launcher with Nova Laucher all using the latest version of RootJunkys program.
It was all working perfectly fine for around 3 days while he was crashing at my place but after he returned home he noticed that if it was connected to WiFi it would start to reboot the device but worked fine in airplane mode, then a few days later it just did it regardless and would get as far as the unlock screen and then reboot until the battery died, he is able to get it into recovery mode so sideloading stock FireOS onto it is possible and would (i hope) fix the issue but I would love to know if there is a way of fixing it without the need or flashing the device again....or what is causing the issue so I don't run into these problems in the future.
Thank you.
TL/DR
Rooted device with RootJunkys program
Installed Play Store
Stopped OTA
Removed Lock Screen ads
Changed launcher to Nova Launcher
Worked fine for around 3 days
Now when connected to wifi it reboots and loops the process.
I accidentally posted this in another forum instead of Q&A, this was a response I got from @Davey126
Davey126 said:
No worries; stuff happens. As for the OP it sounds like your friend's device took an OTA update even though you believed updates were blocked. Given the device state (looping) there is no way to determine the current version of FireOS. If 5.3.2.1 you can't downgrade to 5.3.1 without bricking the device. Best course of action may be a courtesy exchange if still under warranty.
Probably best to continue this conversation in the Q&A section; create a new thread or post there as needed (don't respond here).
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My reply to this would be, since I am able to get it into recovery mode would a factory reset resolve any issue?.....or if I was able to at least get it to stop rebooting in some way is there a way of checking which version of the OS is installed since blocking OTA stops you from accessing device information through settings.
If all else fails, would sideloading the latest OS on it work without bricking it....I know there is no root for it (yet) but at least he would have a working tablet for the time being and I could still, in theory, install google play store and change the launcher for them as they those changes don't require root, so at least they'd have a little more functionality then FireOS offers?
AndroidSpaceMonkey said:
Hey all ... since I am able to get it into recovery mode would a factory reset resolve any issue?.....or if I was able to at least get it to stop rebooting in some way is there a way of checking which version of the OS is installed since blocking OTA stops you from accessing device information through settings.
If all else fails, would sideloading the latest OS on it work without bricking it....I know there is no root for it (yet) but at least he would have a working tablet for the time being and I could still, in theory, install google play store and change the launcher for them as they those changes don't require root, so at least they'd have a little more functionality then FireOS offers?
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- a factory reset likely will not help but can't hurt to try
- reloading FireOS 5.3.2.1 (presumed latest build as of the date of this post) is the safest fall back if you can not regain control of the device
Ok quick question just bought new note 8 unlocked snapdragon 835 model, i am on the factory load firmware, i have checked the box for not allowing updates to firmware or software whichever you call it, i dont want anything changed its perfect the way it was born! But this new security update had a notification saying it was ready to download, but i hit closed will it keep bothering me? Or download without my permission even though i checked the i do not want any stupid updates box? Its asked me twice in a month even though i have no update checked in developer options. Some have recommended bk package disabler, however i would prefer a free method and use my computer, is there another method? Thanks for the help.
I have three moto x4's that can't be rooted. I need to record telephone conversations for my work so I have to keep them on Android 8. I keep getting notices almost twice a day to upgrade to Android 9, and while I can choose "later" it is getting annoying and starting to interfere with my use of the phones.
I tried turning off notices for google play but that did not stop the notices.
Does anyone know of a way to prevent the notices from appearing?
I've since switched to a custom ROM, but I disabled the Moto update service when I was running stock Oreo and that stopped the notifications for me. Now, I did this on a rooted x4 using Titanium Backup rather than from the Settings app, but it's worth a shot.
michaelc5047 said:
I've since switched to a custom ROM, but I disabled the Moto update service when I was running stock Oreo and that stopped the notifications for me. Now, I did this on a rooted x4 using Titanium Backup rather than from the Settings app, but it's worth a shot.
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cannot root because bootloader cannot be unlocked. cannot disable moto update service because it is greyed out
Here is a question:
Are these X4 branded or unlocked/open market?
I successfully unlocked bootloader on mine even after updated to 9
You need Linux with adb instead of Windows
Mac may do it too
The phones have locked bootloaders because they were amazon version.
Is there an anti-virus program that would at least prevent the update from downloading or installing unless I specifically allow it?
It took me a long time but I have finally gotten things settled down and working adequately on my new 405QA with Android 9, root w/Magisk, etc. I read here <https://www.theandroidsoul.com/lg-v40-update/> and elsewhere there may be an Android 10 coming. While for some that may be great news, for me it isn't. I need to rest and recover from the migration from my old Samsung Note 3 with 4.4.2!
So the question is: how do I 100% avoid any new Android OS updates from being (a) downloaded and (b) installed? In developer options, I have turned OFF "automatic system updates". But I fear this is not enough.
On my old Samsung, rooted with SuperSu, this alone seemed to prevent OS updates. But somehow I wonder if using Magisk and all will make preventing updates a bit different. What is the best way to handle this?
Thanks!
So, what you have done already is enough. Also, for a number of carriers you only get OTA if you are with the original firmware so if you cross-flashed your phone to unlocked US kdz, it is unlikely you would get any OTA updates even if you didn't disable in developer options. Any further options, you'd need to be rooted (which you are), disable/freeze both 'Software Update' apps and 'Fota Update' app. Titanium Backup is the best to freeze these.
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So, what you have done already is enough. Also, for a number of carriers you only get OTA if you are with the original firmware so if you cross-flashed your phone to unlocked US kdz, it is unlikely you would get any OTA updates even if you didn't disable in developer options. Any further options, you'd need to be rooted (which you are), disable/freeze both 'Software Update' apps and 'Fota Update' app. Titanium Backup is the best to freeze these.
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Thanks. Have not cross-flashed but I have used Magisk debloat to deal with fota and software updater. I feel better/safer now. Cheers
I was wondering if anyone can help me I recently bought a pixel 5a that came pre installed with a custom version of android 11 now this rom that they put is very annoying as it blocks many thing for example installing apk’s now that wouldn’t be so bad if I was able to use adb to get the apps that I want on the phone but their software restricts developer options
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so I have no way of enabling usb debugging so I can’t use adb all of this has caused me to want to flash stock android back onto my phone the only problem with that is that the bootloader is locked so does anyone know any way how to unlock the bootloader without enabling usb debugging and oem unlocking or at least how to unlock developer mode
Which custom OS is installed?
I remember reading a similar thread about a Pixel4a someone bought which had ArcaneOS installed. I think the solution was to remotely unlock the bootloader using the Google Pixel website's restore function. Be careful if you choose to restore your phone to the latest Android 13 though because you won't be able to roll back to Android 12 anymore.
This link might lead you to the solution you are looking for https://www.xda-developers.com/fbi-backdoor-pixel-arcaneos-anom/
zpunout said:
Which custom OS is installed?
I remember reading a similar thread about a Pixel4a someone bought which had ArcaneOS installed. I think the solution was to remotely unlock the bootloader using the Google Pixel website's restore function. Be careful if you choose to restore your phone to the latest Android 13 though because you won't be able to roll back to Android 12 anymore.
This link might lead you to the solution you are looking for https://www.xda-developers.com/fbi-backdoor-pixel-arcaneos-anom/
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It’s called kosherOS
zpunout said:
Which custom OS is installed?
I remember reading a similar thread about a Pixel4a someone bought which had ArcaneOS installed. I think the solution was to remotely unlock the bootloader using the Google Pixel website's restore function. Be careful if you choose to restore your phone to the latest Android 13 though because you won't be able to roll back to Android 12 anymore.
This link might lead you to the solution you are looking for https://www.xda-developers.com/fbi-backdoor-pixel-arcaneos-anom/
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Do you have a solution?
CustomOShacks said:
Do you have a solution?
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It doesn’t give a solution
Sorry, the link to the forum thread was on the news article, but I forgot to mention that. I'll put it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ash-stock-android-to-remove-arcaneos.4285827/