is i possible to keep my thunderbolt rooted after any future updates? can i disable updating all together? i don't want to loose my wifi tether option.
thanks
kings322 said:
is i possible to keep my thunderbolt rooted after any future updates? can i disable updating all together? i don't want to loose my wifi tether option.
thanks
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Once you're rooted you shouldn't be getting any OTA updates (especially if you're running a custom ROM...most devs remove that menu or disable the auto check anyways.) If you do get prompted for an OTA update decline it as you can brick/unroot your phone if you install an OTA on top of a rooted phone.
Cubs2008 said:
Once you're rooted you shouldn't be getting any OTA updates (especially if you're running a custom ROM...most devs remove that menu or disable the auto check anyways.) If you do get prompted for an OTA update decline it as you can brick/unroot your phone if you install an OTA on top of a rooted phone.
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If you are rooted on stock ROM, it will still let you know there is an update available, still decline inorder to keep root. evertyhing else is correct
Updated....ok Now What
I was Rooted, But returned to stock because of an issue with my screen.
Is Rooting Possible, since the June,2011 Update? if so do the same rules apply because you are downgrading at that point, and assuming my thoughts are clear...will there be a patch for the new radios the update installed?
After you root what you want to do is wait for a developer to release a rooted version of that build. Check the developer section for it. I would post you a link but I'm on my Thunderbolt.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160374
Shawn haz root said:
After you root what you want to do is wait for a developer to release a rooted version of that build. Check the developer section for it. I would post you a link but I'm on my Thunderbolt.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160374
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Thanks Much, man I appreciate it. I will try the link, now the fun part Rooting all over again, ughhh...lol thank you again
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The Epic is asking me to do a system update.... i always click no but it keeps popping back up to ask me.... i feel that i have no choice but to accept the update.
am i gonna loose my root by doing this?
a56kuser said:
The Epic is asking me to do a system update.... i always click no but it keeps popping back up to ask me.... i feel that i have no choice but to accept the update.
am i gonna loose my root by doing this?
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I just updated my rooted Epic via OTA and it went through without any problems. I've also confirmed that I'm still rooted.
I've read that if you have removed any Sprint apps after rooting you might have errors during the updates.
BTW....my root method was performing the one click method shown in the sticky forum.
a56kuser said:
The Epic is asking me to do a system update.... i always click no but it keeps popping back up to ask me.... i feel that i have no choice but to accept the update.
am i gonna loose my root by doing this?
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So many threads about this already but it all depends on what root method you have installed. IF you have noobls kernel then you must return to stock if you have joey 2.2.4 then just run the update
yah i got some errors during the update.... what should i do?
i deleted a few sprints apps.
You need to restore most of the stock Sprint apps you removed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8185259&postcount=47
Here's instructions how.
Yeah I tried to update.. It was the samsung media hub update. Is that the update u were getting?
I did the kernal update.. so I guess I got to get it back to stock... I'm not looking forward to it because I had a hard time flashing it. But its ok...
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Hi all, I just get my Nexus S and gonna root it.
I'm not sure if rooted Nexus S can get OTA updates in the future? (Just rooting, without ROM flashing)
U will still be able to get updates as long as u dont flash any custom roms but u will probably lose root an have to reroot it. Thats what happened to me when i got the ota for 2.3.1
yup, you'll get all the updates, you'll just loose root after every update.
Silverwzw said:
Hi all, I just get my Nexus S and gonna root it.
I'm not sure if rooted Nexus S can get OTA updates in the future? (Just rooting, without ROM flashing)
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follow this Guide to safely root the phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
neok44 said:
yup, you'll get all the updates, you'll just loose root after every update.
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Just in case this is where you are coming from OP before your Nexus S (like me), it's similar to an iOS jailbreak where you jailbreak it, then a new update comes along and you loose the jailbreak when you upgrade.
But I don't even know if you had an iOS device Just thought I'd add this in
Congrats to all those looking forward to the 4.1 OTA. I'm happy for you. However, I just got my Razr Maxx HD and I'm happy with it as it is.
If I root using these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943851 will that stop my Maxx from getting the pending OTA?
If not, what else will I need to do?
Thanks in advance to all willing to help.
ThanksToXDA said:
Congrats to all those looking forward to the 4.1 OTA. I'm happy for you. However, I just got my Razr Maxx HD and I'm happy with it as it is.
If I root using these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943851 will that stop my Maxx from getting the pending OTA?
If not, what else will I need to do?
Thanks in advance to all willing to help.
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OTA aren't automatic... You have to accept the download. So just don't accept it. Easy enough.
EdwardN said:
OTA aren't automatic... You have to accept the download. So just don't accept it. Easy enough.
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Thanks for the response, but I've been told OTAs can't be continually refused (like after the 5th decline, they will update automatically). You seem to be stating that if I decline the OTA, it will not update ever.
If I'm understanding you correctly and I decline the OTA, will it continually prompt me to do it?
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Thanks for the response, but I've been told OTAs can't be continually refused (like after the 5th decline, they will update automatically). You seem to be stating that if I decline the OTA, it will not update ever.
If I'm understanding you correctly and I decline the OTA, will it continually prompt me to do it?
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Looks like there's a few ways to block OTA updates. Installing a custom rom does, but you want to keep it stock, obviously.
You can edit your build.prop file to "spoof" the current version so it doesn't try to update you. Do a search for editing build.prop, I don't have the exact details on hand.
The specific line is ro.build.fingerprint= but you'll have to wait until someone has the update installed to find out what the new information after the = is.
EdwardN said:
Looks like there's a few ways to block OTA updates. Installing a custom rom does, but you want to keep it stock, obviously.
You can edit your build.prop file to "spoof" the current version so it doesn't try to update you. Do a search for editing build.prop, I don't have the exact details on hand.
The specific line is ro.build.fingerprint= but you'll have to wait until someone has the update installed to find out what the new information after the = is.
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Those running the leak, would they have the correct "after the =" ?
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Those running the leak, would they have the correct "after the =" ?
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The leak might not, but the soaktest should. I would imagine it'll be on some phones in the next few days. Just make sure you get the line from someone with the same provider.
Having said all this, I have my older Defy running JB and it's an improvement over ICS. I personally am looking forward to the update. I feel a little like they didn't do as much optimization on ICS as they could have just because they knew JB was coming soon after launch.
EdwardN said:
The leak might not, but the soaktest should. I would imagine it'll be on some phones in the next few days. Just make sure you get the line from someone with the same provider.
Having said all this, I have my older Defy running JB and it's an improvement over ICS. I personally am looking forward to the update. I feel a little like they didn't do as much optimization on ICS as they could have just because they knew JB was coming soon after launch.
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Thanks for the help.
I decided to wait over night to see if I recieved any other options here. This morning I found an "An update has been downloaded..." message.
EdwardN said:
OTA aren't automatic... You have to accept the download. So just don't accept it. Easy enough.
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Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!
I still had the option to install now or later. I chose later.
Edit for better info: The download, "Update (0.7.2.en.US) has been downloaded and is ready to install."
Can I still root using the prev mentioned method if I install this?
Any other options to prevent the JB OTA?
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I decided to wait over night to see if I recieved any other options here. This morning I found an "An update has been downloaded..." message.
Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!
I still had the option to install now or later. I chose later.
Edit for better info: The download, "Update (0.7.2.en.US) has been downloaded and is ready to install."
Can I still root using the prev mentioned method if I install this?
Any other options to prevent the JB OTA?
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My error, I meant to say "You have to accept *to install* the download." I did read that it'd download anyway, unless you already had the version spoof in place. If you intend to root, root first, then use VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper (from market) to backup your root before update, and restore after update.
ThanksToXDA said:
Congrats to all those looking forward to the 4.1 OTA. I'm happy for you. However, I just got my Razr Maxx HD and I'm happy with it as it is.
If I root using these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943851 will that stop my Maxx from getting the pending OTA?
If not, what else will I need to do?
Thanks in advance to all willing to help.
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Not sure the reluctance to dl jb. It's faster than Ics, and you can keep root.
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JB is nothing but pure improvement. Absolutely no downsides. That's why people are foaming at the mouth for it. And 0.7.2.en.US is just an ICS update.
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0.7.2.en.US is just an ICS update.
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I appreciate the info on (0.7.2.en.US)
From another forum, I found this advice:
"I renamed my OTACERTS.ZIP file to otacerts.zip.bak ... and this stopped updating on my DI2.
The OTACERTS.ZIP file can only be modified by ROOT users, and it's located in: system/etc/security/otacerts.zip"
Would this work?
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From another forum, I found this advice:
"I renamed my OTACERTS.ZIP file to otacerts.zip.bak ... and this stopped updating on my DI2.
The OTACERTS.ZIP file can only be modified by ROOT users, and it's located in: system/etc/security/otacerts.zip"
Would this work?
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yes, but the problem with that solution is that it will keep downloading the update over and over, it'll just fail the certification process prior to install, and it'll eat your battery doing all the repeated downloads. You are welcome to try it though, and report back your results please.
EdwardN said:
yes, but the problem with that solution is that it will keep downloading the update over and over, it'll just fail the certification process prior to install, and it'll eat your battery doing all the repeated downloads. You are welcome to try it though, and report back your results please.
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LOL, I'll take your word on this one (thanks again).
OK, next idea: Use Tit Backup to freeze updater.apk
or
FOTA Kill
What do you think???
I just got a notification on my phone about a new moto software update. Will it make it harder for my to flash, root, or mod my phone?
Everything is still stock on the phone i havent done any mods yet
The official bootloader unlock should work regardless, so no if you don't mind doing the official unlock method.
I've heard the exploit to get root without the official unlock has been closed, but I think someone else said they found a way around it. I don't know either way, I officially unlocked the device the day I got it
Is there a new update? post/after asa14?
Checked around but after seeing the old do this if you cant upgrade threads pop up I was curious.
Seen some traces of the 9.8.2Q JellyBean update for the Q, but don't know it's current status.
Interesting and good news, Just checked and mine stated not update available sadly..
Gxkon said:
I just got a notification on my phone about a new moto software update. Will it make it harder for my to flash, root, or mod my phone?
Everything is still stock on the phone i havent done any mods yet
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Can you share what this update is, OP? The small update from last month or is this Jelly Bean?
swintec said:
Can you share what this update is, OP? The small update from last month or is this Jelly Bean?
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I dont know it dont look like a new os. One was around 60 mb then i had a small 7 mb update
arrrghhh said:
The official bootloader unlock should work regardless, so no if you don't mind doing the official unlock method.
I've heard the exploit to get root without the official unlock has been closed, but I think someone else said they found a way around it. I don't know either way, I officially unlocked the device the day I got it
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Yeah, the motofail2go exploit to root works only if you haven't updated. After rooting, you can save root by Voodoo OTA rootkeeper, temp unroot, install any updates, then restore root with OTA rootkeeper. Works great, and you keep your warranty. But of course you can't flash any ROMs or anything, but you can still use Titanium backup, other programs that require root.
see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2053444
I've received this update... Now I'm rooted already. I don't know what to do... Should I update it or leave it as it is since I'm using xposed as well.
Will I have to root the phone again?
I've got twrp already installed.
Any instructions?
You can't even take the update if you're root it will just fail to install
wow, this is a pretty big update.
I am on build QB3, anyone else have this? Ive not seen much on it
I don't understand what it's for. I tried to download it but it says I'm out of space even though I have space to install
zune70 said:
You can't even take the update if you're root it will just fail to install
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I'm rooted, which is what's confusing me. I still have a notification on my settings
jafferkhan said:
I'm rooted, which is what's confusing me. I still have a notification on my settings
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What rom are you on?
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What rom are you on?
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There you go
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There you go
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No where did you download your rom from? Did you root by yourself or did you download a rom on here that was already rooted?
I didn't download it from anywhere, when I got the phone, it was on lollipop, checked updates and there was one, after the update I came on 6.0.1
After a few weeks, I rooted it. Now I've this update
And yes I rooted the phone myself, after using odin to flash twrp
jafferkhan said:
And yes I rooted the phone myself, after using odin to flash twrp
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Ok since you rooted yourself it's going to show the update. Roms like https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...g900p-pk1-stock-deodexed-marshmallow-t3521415 the developer disable the update notice for that. Think there's a rule you can flash through twrp to disable that too but idk where it is. A it's somewhere I this forum but it's been a while since I could remember where
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Ok since you rooted yourself it's going to show the update. Roms like https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...g900p-pk1-stock-deodexed-marshmallow-t3521415 the developer disable the update notice for that. Think there's a rule you can flash through twrp to disable that too but idk where it is. A it's somewhere I this forum but it's been a while since I could remember where
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But how can I take the update? What's it about? Is there any new feature that we're probably missing?
No you can't take the update unless you unroot. All the new updates for this phone are all security updates and that's it. There's no new features of your on 6.0.1. Anything past pca roms were just security updates. Sprint has been releasing new updates every month for this device but it's all security updates.