I am 100% happy Running Gummy FE 2.0 and want nothing to do with the GBE update.. Is there any way to stop the push? I am getting sick of clicking update later... Any help would be appreicatied.. Thanks !
You'll have to root your device, and rename/delete update apk file.
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You'll have to root your device, and rename/delete update apk file.
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Hello.. And thanks for the quick response to my question ! I am rooted on Gummy 2.0 Froyo so I would just go into the system folder to find the file ?
Where exactly is the file to rename? I do not want the update either.
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I would imagine its somewhere in /system/app should say vzwupdater.apk or something like that
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Huh.... I always thought if the phone was rooted and running a custom ROM, you would never get OTA updates. Maybe that's only if you're running a custom Gingerbread ROM.
Rememo said:
Huh.... I always thought if the phone was rooted and running a custom ROM, you would never get OTA updates. Maybe that's only if you're running a custom Gingerbread ROM.
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That's exactly what I was thinking. The OTA is supposed to check for an unrooted/unmodified system before allowing the OTA. Maybe it just fails to install but you still get the notification? If true, that would definitely be annoying. Don't blame people for wanting to disable it.
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I'd like know as well. I'm happily rooted and don't feel like changing anything. A pop up has notified me about 10 times today. Only options are to Install now. Install later and more information which allows no further options. So I just hit install later only to be notified again randomly.
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I'd like know as well. I'm happily rooted and don't feel like changing anything. A pop up has notified me about 10 times today. Only options are to Install now. Install later and more information which allows no further options. So I just hit install later only to be notified again randomly.
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Hopefully, Someone can let those of us that do not want to update know where this update.apk file is located.. I know I can't seem to find it...
when I loaded up the debloated rooted package courtesy of Danalo I remember deleting remnants of something in root explorer along the lines of "vzwfroyoinstaller.apk" and something else with "vzwupdate(er)" in the name which could be the culprits, sorry I don't remember and when I was on froyo I hadn't received the OTA yet and didn't bother to check then got impatient and flashed the aforementioned rom lol
do a search in root explorer for "update" or "froyo" or even a generic one like "vzw", there's gotta be a suspicious looking updater apk somewhere in there
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The new radios contained in this ROM update alone (which dramatically improves data connection stability) is the biggest reason alone to update to Gingerbread.
I used to have data drops and overall data instability like none other on EE4. 2.3.6 gives me the stability that I needed to keep a stable data connection while hopping from tower to tower while driving through my city. EE4? Forget about it, it never could hop from tower to tower without giving some kind of fit about it and that meant that you couldn't stream anything. I'd have to look at my phone every once in awhile just to force my streaming music app to make a reconnection and being that I drive through some cities that have a "no cell phone" law, I was risking a ticket (that and an accident).
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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I haven't gotten a notification yet. Running EP4 debloated.
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If you're running anything other than bone-stock (no root, no VooDoo, no de-bloat, etc) EE4, the OTA will not apply.
In many cases, you won't even get the notification on a non-stock ROM, as it requires the InnoPath app to be there.
If you're on a custom ROM, the OTA does manage to get downloaded and you tell it to update, you run the risk of soft-bricking (boot loop) at worst. In the best case, you'll boot to custom recovery and it will ignore the update.
I just got off the phone with verzion to see if there was any way for them to stop the push... Upper Tech Support called Samsung and they said no.. That after 2wks the push should stop.. I am running Gummy Froyo 2.0 with the EP4 radios and we have 4G in my town and its as smooth as a babies ass.. Running Immoseyon's kernel in voodoo.. files are converted to EXT4 and setcpu has me at 1200 mhz 100% stable I don't want to loose what I got.. Everything Icons, Backgrounds, Go Launcher EX are all set up PERFECT So, I guess I am going to have to wait for the push to stop.. There is no "Update.zip" file that I can find through Root Explorer to delete to stop the push..
You can do NAND backup and Titanium Backup (for god's sake), then update. GingerBread is much faster then Froyo.
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I am running a stock rooted kernel with stock rom. I keep getting the ota update. I am all backed up and going to try the ota in the am when my battery is fully charged. If not it won't be the first time I used imnuts [HOW-TO]Fix your phone....
YOU MUST be NOT rooted for the OTA to take place or it will break the phone and you'll have to use the "Fix your Phone" thread.
Froyo versus Gingerbread. If you thought your phone was fast with those tweaks on Froyo, just try applying them to Gingerbread. Five times better. Look at it this way... this phone was made for Gingerbread, the hardware, the features, the functionality, all of it was made for Gingerbread. Hell, the front-facing camera was made for Gingerbread. The only reason why we got stuck with Froyo was because they rushed the phone to market and by the time they wanted to launch it a Gingerbread build wasn't ready for it.
I took the ota this morning with stock rooted kernel and worked perfect. I must say trparky was correct about "dramatically improves data connection stability". I am really surprised how much this update helped out my phone.
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So far all is well. I don't wanna be reasonable for you messing up your phone so do at your own risk.
Using titanium back up I un installed system updater 1.0.0. Its been a couple hours and i haven't received a single pop up telling me there's an update. So far the only downside I see is when you goto menu> settings> about phone there isn't a system update tab anymore. This I can not update my software, profile, prl, android manually.
I suggest you make a back up of your current set up before doing so put freezing it in titanium backup premium
Well after making this thread is greeted with a update pop up. This thread us now void and useless
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Is there a otacerts.xml you can rename? That stopped it on the hero....can't remember the directory it was in.maybe in /etc
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Is there a otacerts.xml you can rename? That stopped it on the hero....can't remember the directory it was in.maybe in /etc
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im still playing around to find the fix for people that aint running a di18 rom like my self. im running the di18modem and the mix kernel based on di18. im tired of seeing the ota pop up and my current rom hasnt been updated to di18 yet
um why would you want to stop the ota notification? just upgrade.
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um why would you want to stop the ota notification? just upgrade.
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im fully upgraded except for a di18 rom. im happy with my rom and will be waiting for an updated version of it that is based on the di18 update
Just finished installing the official 2.2 release on my Captivate (problem free). Before installing I backed up everything to my SD card via titanium, then removed the lag fix, and did a hard reset / format using the dialer code, verified everything was wiped and all the internal storage was wiped clean (although MCR scripts and superuser didn't go away).
first reaction, THE LAG IS HORRIBLE. hoping it was a result of crapware, I rooted via SuperOneClick, reinstalled Titanium from the market, and removed all the ATT crapware, rebooted, and it is no better.
I've restored my apps and everything except facebook contact syncing seems to be working great, but the lag is awful! often I wait 3, sometimes 5 seconds before a screen click is even recognized.
are there any lag fixes that have been tested on, or at least suggested for the official 2.2 release?
what lagfix did u use
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http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+Voodoo/tarballs/stock+Voodoo-Froyo-I897-UCKB1.tar
voodoo lagfix courtesy of Supercurio. Flash in ODIN as PDA.
lyrad12 said:
what lagfix did u use
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I assume you are referring to the one used on 2.1, I don't remember the name, but it used MCR Scripts and was installed with an update.zip. once installed you ran MCR Scripts and "installed" the lag fix with 2 options, either 512mb or 1gb of space, and a third option to remove the lagfix
I ran the remove option before doing the upgrade
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http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+Voodoo/tarballs/stock+Voodoo-Froyo-I897-UCKB1.tar
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I thought I read that voodoo didn't work with 2.2, only 2.2.1
I'm running stock 2.2 with no lag. I formatted my external sd and that fixed my initial lag problem
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If i understand you, you had lag problems after upgrading to 2.2, and then resolved them by formatting the external (removable) sd card?
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I just upgraded and it seems very snappy to me. It's not my everyday phone anymore so I don't have a SIM or external SD in but from just fooling around with it for about a half hour it moves nicely! About to root now and remove the bloatware
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I thought I read that voodoo didn't work with 2.2, only 2.2.1
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That was solved months ago. Go to the dev section, download the 5.x voodoo + stock KB1 kernel odin file, and flash it on. Phone will take a while to boot back up, but will tell you it is converting partitions to ext4. Once it comes back, you will see the amazing speedup from getting rid of the piece of **** known as RFS.
Is there anyway I can get lagfix by itself? I have no computer so id just like to download to phone, put in root and goto recovery mode.
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Ok so thanks no one for helping. Did I mention u have no computer? No one can give me a damn link?
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ConeyKiller said:
Ok so thanks no one for helping. Did I mention u have no computer? No one can give me a damn link?
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Reading does wonders for problem solving.
Yes hello I can read. I have NO COMPUTER to run odin on. Is it really that hard to not be a smartass and help someone out???? Really??? If Im still asking obviously im overlooking it. ONCE AGAIN I HAVE NO COMPUTER SO ODIN IS OUT OF THE QUESTION
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If its that much of a lag, then something didn't load right. I'm on stock 2.2 wirth no lag. Its just about as fast as oclf. But, if you read the [official] froyo update thread, people kind brush on what ideas to try. Most of them say, like I said, something want loaded right. Good luck.
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Honestly if there's nobody posting to help u out....that means u should probably find a computer to use
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Yes hello I can read. I have NO COMPUTER to run odin on. Is it really that hard to not be a smartass and help someone out???? Really??? If Im still asking obviously im overlooking it. ONCE AGAIN I HAVE NO COMPUTER SO ODIN IS OUT OF THE QUESTION
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Learn to read
Redine761 said:
Honestly if there's nobody posting to help u out....that means u should probably find a computer to use
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No ones answering because a search with one word gives him the info he needs. He just refuses to read and wants the info handed to him on a silver platter.
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Ok so thanks no one for helping. Did I mention u have no computer? No one can give me a damn link?
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Respect goes along way in these forums. How did you expect people to reply to this? Everyone understands you have no pc. Yelling is going to get you no where. The hour you spent waiting for a reply, could have been used to do a search for it, find it and do it.
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Ok so....i found the
voodoo 5 stable for 2.2.1 yes I know I only have 2.2
downloaded it
renamed it
put it in /sdcard
rebooted to recovery with CWM clicked reinstall packages
Went through its process and said it failed..could not verify or something. Is this not the way to do it? I did it on 2.1 same way w/eclair approved voodoo and it worked just fine. And I apologize for getting upset its just a little tedious doing all this searching on a small phone screen.
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Ok so....i found the
voodoo 5 stable for 2.2.1 downloaded it
renamed it
put it in /sdcard
rebooted to recovery with CWM clicked reinstall packages
Went through its process and said it failed..could not verify or something. Is this not the way to do it? I did it on 2.1 same way w/eclair approved voodoo and it worked just fine. And I apologize for getting upset its just a little tedious doing all this searching on a small phone screen.
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Froyo uses 3e recovery I believe so it will not install any update.zips the only way I know of is using an alternate recovery...a kernel with 2e recovery or going the custom rom route like torch 1.5 or cog 4 in the dev section which use the new froyo
And for your no computer issue...i suggest you find mcdonalds or a neighbor and use the wifi and download one of those custom roms directly to your phone that have a lagfix included with root and no bloat. I do this all the time when I am in the field. Just some suggestions I hole they help and I understand your frustration.
I just bought my Captivate today and the first thing I did was put a custom ROM on it (Serendipity 6.3)
I am proud of myself because I didn't think I could do it, but here I am running serendipity on my phone. Hacking my phone has kind of got me on a high. Now I want to run a different kernel on it, perhaps Onix?
Is it recommended to change the kernel and if so does anyone have any links or tips how to start even switching the kernel? I have no idea where to begin..
Also, anyone want to recommend me any cool apps or tweaks? Pretty much flashed my phone without even so much as learning the android operating system, I dont even know how to change the wallpaper yet!
Just stick with the current kernel for a while and see how the performance and battery life turn out. After you have established a baseline then you can flash onix and then make the comparison. I'm running onix for a day now, seems excellent so far....
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Why do people not use the search function? There are multiple posts about everything you want to know, most of them are Stickies.
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dajeoo said:
Just stick with the current kernel for a while and see how the performance and battery life turn out. After you have established a baseline then you can flash onix and then make the comparison. I'm running onix for a day now, seems excellent so far....
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Good bit of advice
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Just stick with the current kernel for a while and see how the performance and battery life turn out. After you have established a baseline then you can flash onix and then make the comparison. I'm running onix for a day now, seems excellent so far....
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uh oh! I flashed to onix 2.0.3 using CWM and its been stuck on the installing update... for about 3 minutes now. I didn't just freeze my phone did I?
Can I delete all the update.zip files and serendipity files after everything is rooted and flashed to custom rom?
This is the point where everyone is going to say stop playing and start reading.
At this point you need to read more and do less.
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Can I delete all the update.zip files and serendipity files after everything is rooted and flashed to custom rom?
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What 'serendipity files'? The zip archive containing the firmware that you flashed with CWM? Yeah, you can delete those. I'd leave update.zip at the root of the internal zip though. You can delete it without anything bad happening, but there isn't any point and it's handy if you need to flash back to stock, then immediately flash another rom.
With the amount your messing with you're phone you would be wise to keep all files needed for a completely fresh flash. So at least keep the update.zip and serendipity.zip on the root of your sd card in case you screw something up.
Please do yourself a favor and Stop right there, set your phone done and do some reading, or your gonna end up with a paper weight. I would read at least most of the stickies in the Dev section as there are great tools and info there.
So I got my mesmerize the other day, and it's been great so far. However, I have a few gripes.
1. Battery life: the battery life isn't terrible, but I feel it could be better.I generally do not use live wallpapers, I use a dark-ish wallpaper, I am on wifi most of the time, I keep the brightness at the lowest setting, and I keep gps and bluetooth off almost all of the time. What could I do to make it better?
2. Performance: While the performance is acceptable, I know that it could be so much better. I've read about the lag-fixes, but I do not wish to root my phone at this time.
Btw: I use LauncherPro
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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No one?
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Well I like the go launcher myself. Seems a little more responsive than launcher pro to me. But it only helps a little. For me the voodoo lagfix is well worth it.
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Between custom ROM's and Kernels and a variety of apps. You can make your phone perform just about anyway you want it too. If you decide you want to try out a custom ROM or Kernel I would suggest taking a read at the below linked thread. It is very informative and remember that if you do flash something. Make sure it is for your phone. If you are in doubt. Post or feel free to PM me. In the end it really just depends on what your looking to get out of your phone. I read for almost two months before I did my first mod because I honestly didn't know what I wanted. So if I or anyone else can help. Please let us know.
Here's that thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931169
[GUIDE] Newbie's Step-by-Step: From Stock USCC Mesmerize -> Custom Rom/Kernel
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monkey1883 said:
1. Battery life: the battery life isn't terrible, but I feel it could be better.I generally do not use live wallpapers, I use a dark-ish wallpaper, I am on wifi most of the time, I keep the brightness at the lowest setting, and I keep gps and bluetooth off almost all of the time. What could I do to make it better?
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If you want the battery to last longer, I'd start by using Wifi only when you need it; it sucks a lot out of the battery. Right now on my phone, Batteryminder goes from 1d 21h left on my battery to 4h left if I turn Wifi on. If you're concerned about going over your data cap, install an app like 3G Watchdog to keep track of your data usage.
Depending on how you use your phone, you can shut off several things like sync and even the mobile data radio. I keep everything turned off. If I need to get on the Internet, I turn on whichever radio I need (Wifi or mobile data), do what I need to do, then turn it back off when I'm done. Of course, this means I don't get any e-mail, Twitter, news, or weather updates; I check all of those manually. For stock, you can download several different apps to control the different radios and brightness on the phone. When I was on stock, I used the Dazzle widget for that.
Turning "on" GPS doesn't really turn GPS on (as in it's running all the time draining your battery). It just seems to make the GPS available to applications that want to use it. I keep mine on all the time for several apps I use, and it doesn't seem to affect the battery life.
Thanks for the responses. I have a few questions.
So if I were to want to install the voodoo lagfix kernel, I would first need root (super one click?), install clockwork mod recovery? With rom manager? And then flash the kernel right?
After I install the lagfix, would I be able to unroot? I want to keep as close to stock as possible.
I read about uninstalling the lagfix, but how would I go about restoring the default kernel and uninstalling cwm if I were to need to?
I'm still not completely sure about rooting my phone, so is there anything at all I can do to improve the filesystem performance without rooting and installing a lagfix?
Thanks
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To get back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881064
Files to get your Mesmerize back to stock 2.1 and 2.2.1
As for voodoo. Everything you will need is in the thread I linked earlier.
Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
So can I un-root after installing voodoo?(using unroot option in super one click) Will voodoo still work?
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Why would you want to unroot. Rooting has no affect on performance or function of the phone.
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So can I un-root after installing voodoo?(using unroot option in super one click) Will voodoo still work?
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If you are worried about voiding your warranty by rooting you will have done that by flashing a voodoo kernel. You can always unroot but why would you? Plus you can always odin back to stock and its like it never happened. Rooting just gives you access to the phone you should have gotten when you bought it.
If you get to a point where you feel comfortable try flashing a new rom and kernel. You won't believe how much more you can do with the phone by doing so.
Also we will be here to help you out if and when you need it!
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In rom manager, when I go to install clockwork mod recovery it asks for a phone. The mes isn't on there. Should I choose Fascinate?
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Ok guys, I f***** up big time. I installed the version of voodoo from the official website... That didn't work. Refused to boot. Installed CWM through Odin so I could install the default kernel, but CWM wouldn't let me flash it. I also can't flash a different version of CWM. I was able to install the default firmware and kernel, but twlauncher force close CONSTANTLY, sooooooo... I'm just gonna try and get it replaced.
Thanks for all of the help, but I'm not going to take the chance again.
You going to to go here and read through the OP. When you go to reflash back to stock make sure to check the box that says repartition. Read through the post and download the EE19 full package. Get odin installed. At that point if you need some direction post back and I can help ya
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To get back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881064
Files to get your Mesmerize back to stock 2.1 and 2.2.1
As for voodoo. Everything you will need is in the thread I linked earlier.
Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
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Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
Thanks for the suggestions, but I got it replaced for free.
One last question if you even want to help me anymore: can I restore my apps and settings from titanium backup without rooting?
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Honestly. I don't know that one. I don't use titanium backup myself. I believe you have to be rooted to use it though.
Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
Okay. I think, if anything, I'll root and restore my apps and stuff and unroot.
I ready appreciate all of your help, but I think I'll stay away from custom kernels and roms
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monkey1883 said:
Okay. I think, if anything, I'll root and restore my apps and stuff and unroot.
I ready appreciate all of your help, but I think I'll stay away from custom kernels and roms
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Seriously? You messed up with one little thing and then you're just giving up on all the awesomeness you could get. Sad.
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sageDieu said:
Seriously? You messed up with one little thing and then you're just giving up on all the awesomeness you could get. Sad.
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I second that.
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I killed my first mes, was lucky enough I flashed back to stock before it would no longer boot. So it got sent in and under warranty I got a new one and proceeded to root and tweak....no screw ups this time snag loving it
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Honestly. I don't know that one. I don't use titanium backup myself. I believe you have to be rooted to use it though.
Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
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That's correct.
You need to be rooted in order to use Titanium Backup.
I am new & this is my first post. I have spent all weekend reading these forums and installing mods - GB & ICS. What I would like... is to be able to use Time Warner Cable 's TV app for Droid which allows me to watch cable TV and manage my DVR *and* use my Online Banking app to deposit checks. Both these require that the device not be rooted and TWC TV requires ICS. Is there a way to unroot an ICS ROM that is currently on my rooted phone - while still keeping all the themes/apps etc that the rooted MOD gives me (except SU,) and if so, how do you recommend I go about doing this? (It doesn't appear that using something like OneClick is going to do this for me.) I have gone from Froyo to rooted GB, Infinitum's ICS 1.1.1, then to UCLB3-CWM and would like to try ICS again...
Is there a way to take a ICS mod and install it in such a way that it appears as UNrooted stock ICS yet keeps the perks (except SU) ?
Thanks for your time and thoughts... Jami
Welcome... there is not any way to be unrooted and have ics on the infuse at the same time. Sorry, I know that is not the answer you were wanting to hear. Regards.
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Actually...I think it is possible to have an unrooted ics Rom...most have it built in already but what gives the Rom root is "Su" and "superuser"
1) Get a Rom
2) Open it up with 7zip or another archive program
3) go to /system/xbin and delete the file named "Su"
4) go to /system/apps and delete the apk named "superuser"
5) put the modified Rom on your phone (I say modified cause you deleted two files)
6) flash like normal in recovery...follow instructions from the Roms op
If my theory is correct you should now be on ics with out root...ill be getting my infuse any minute now (or hour...) And ill be able to test it myself if you don't want to...you do risk getting bootloops by deleting the above files...you may also lose some of the ics Roms functions...
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mg2195 said:
Actually...I think it is possible to have an unrooted ics Rom...most have it built in already but what gives the Rom root is "Su" and "superuser"
1) Get a Rom
2) Open it up with 7zip or another archive program
3) go to /system/xbin and delete the file named "Su"
4) go to /system/apps and delete the apk named "superuser"
5) put the modified Rom on your phone (I say modified cause you deleted two files)
6) flash like normal in recovery...follow instructions from the Roms op
If my theory is correct you should now be on ics with out root...ill be getting my infuse any minute now (or hour...) And ill be able to test it myself if you don't want to...you do risk getting bootloops by deleting the above files...you may also lose some of the ics Roms functions...
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Theory appears sound and correct me if I'm wrong but it sounds like the OP wants the functionality of a phone that is both rooted (TWC app) and unrooted (all other apps mods themes that require root)...not simply unrooted ICS.
It appears to me that a choice needs to be made between running rooted for one app or unrooted for everything else the OP wants.
There is another thread floating around here on the Infuse board about the TWC app requiring an unrooted phone. I saw it few days ago...someone there may have found a solution.
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Thanks MG- it was the likely loss of some functionality that would not allow the 2 apps that she wants to perform, was the reason for my answer. I hope you are right, although I will feel terrible about giving someone a wrong answer.
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I know the newest version of superuser has an option to temporary unroot. Not sure if this would work for the apps you are asking about but I'm assuming it was added for situations like this.
You just open the app and swipe over to the info tab, which is on the fat left I believe. Then there is a check box for temp unroot.
Hope this helps bc it would def be the easiest solution.
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I have SU v.94 on a custom rom on my SGS3 and there is an option to cleanup for permanent unroot. Don' t see anything about temp unroot but then I may be on a different version than you are speaking of.
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SuperSU and I think superuser both have options to disable root. If its a Cyanogen based ROM, there's another option to disable root in the settings menu.
Root ≠ custom ROM
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Pony Express said:
I have SU v.94 on a custom rom on my SGS3 and there is an option to cleanup for permanent unroot. Don' t see anything about temp unroot but then I may be on a different version than you are speaking of.
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When I go to the app info of Superuser, it says version 3.2. I am on jb tho so that may b the difference. I'm using the version that came with CM10.
Thought the option was there on the newest version when I was on ics too tho but not 100% sure.
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Another option is the app "OTA Root Keeper".
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Well...if you want, I can make a flashable root package...as in all that will be flashed is su and superuser...re-enabling root, so you could delete both su and superuser with a root file explorer when you need unroot and when you need root just flash the root package...kinda time consuming and a pain if your gonna be using those apps often...but its an option...
But yeah, the disable root option is available in my htc vivids superuser which is running ics...so try that first, or some of the other listed suggestions...
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Just confirming what benbos_06 posted. I'm running superuser 3.1.3 and there is a temporary unroot option there.
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Smokestack360 said:
Just confirming what benbos_06 posted. I'm running superuser 3.1.3 and there is a temporary unroot option there.
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Yea, this is Chainfire's CWM with Super SU
It would be too easy if it were all the same :laugh:
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atoa said:
Another option is the app "OTA Root Keeper".
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Interesting.. good find / may be workable for OP's needs.
Wow - thanks for all the replies!
Given all the advice, and considering my options - I think the way to go is to see if I can use a stock ICS rom (if that exisits - un mod'ed) on my Infuse. So I'll forgo the extras of a mod but I will be able to get the TWC TV app & the Banking functionality I want. Thanks to Smokestack's comment I did some more poking around and found a link to the hacked TWC TV apk for rooted phones and tablets in case anyone's interested. That's nice but it only gets me half way there.
Would anyone like to recommend a stock or almost stock ICS that I can use for my Infuse? Then I will take MG2195 directions and put them to the test Thanks, Jami
that's a kind offer but I'm hoping to either find a rom without SU or one I can turn SU off entirely on.
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Well...if you want, I can make a flashable root package...as in all that will be flashed is su and superuser...re-enabling root, so you could delete both su and superuser with a root file explorer when you need unroot and when you need root just flash the root package...kinda time consuming and a pain if your gonna be using those apps often...but its an option...
But yeah, the disable root option is available in my htc vivids superuser which is running ics...so try that first, or some of the other listed suggestions...
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jami.francis said:
Given all the advice, and considering my options - I think the way to go is to see if I can use a stock ICS rom (if that exisits - un mod'ed) on my Infuse. So I'll forgo the extras of a mod but I will be able to get the TWC TV app & the Banking functionality I want. Thanks to Smokestack's comment I did some more poking around and found a link to the hacked TWC TV apk for rooted phones and tablets in case anyone's interested. That's nice but it only gets me half way there.
Would anyone like to recommend a stock or almost stock ICS that I can use for my Infuse? Then I will take MG2195 directions and put them to the test Thanks, Jami
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Most everyone will have their favorite and all that I have flashed have been good. The one, imho, that seems most stable is Entropy512's build, here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601844
Try 3 or 4 and you, too will have a favorite.