This is a guide to disable/block the System Update and OTA firmware updates that are automatically pushed to your device by your Carrier.
Guide is meant for those that have NON-Rooted phones. If you have a T-mobile variant, you can do all this through other methods.
If you do have Root, there are many apps you can use to "freeze/disable" the OTA apps directly from the phone. (TiBu=Titanium Backup, ROM Toolbox, and many many more in the Play Store)
I think a few people were interested in knowing how this works. Yes, there are other guides out there that would tell you how to do this exact same thing in a general sense or for another device.
This is meant to be short, sweet, and simple. To the point:
DOWNLOADS
(installing everything listed below to their default locations will suffice)You need to download and install the USB drivers for your V10. This is a link to the drivers for Windows: http://oceanhost.eu/x1b0tjlhzw1z/LGUnitedMobileDriver_S51MAN313AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.13.2.exe.htm
If you have a VERIZON V10, use this USB driver instead: http://oceanhost.eu/vqrpi5norzp0/LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.20.0.exe.htm
-------------If neither of those driver packages work for you, try this one out: http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Now, make sure you have ADB installed on your computer. Instead of downloading a huge package, you can just download this small installer instead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Just read though that first post if you are setting up ADB for the 1st time. Download the latest version posted there and install it.
And now you need to download the Debloater program. Here is the link to gatesjunior tool that will allow you to perform magic on your Un_Rooted V10: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...er-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294#post58069093
That's a long post to read, I know. Just scroll to the bottom of that 1st post and look for the links under "Full Download"
Pick one of the two links, download it, install it. Now you have the Debloater Tool setup and ready to use.
After you have installed everything you need, move on to Step 1)
1) You need to enable ADB on your device before you can use this method. (If you have ADB enabled already, just move on to Step 2)
- To do that, you need to go to SETTINGS --> ABOUT PHONE --> SOFTWARE INFO. Tap on "Build Number" about 10 times till it says "You are a developer now".
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- Back out of SOFTWARE INFO, then back out of ABOUT PHONE. You are now back in the SETTINGS menu.
- Directly above ABOUT PHONE, you should see DEVELOPER OPTIONS. Click on it and open that menu.
- Click the toggle at the top and turn ON Developer Options.
- In DEVELOPER OPTIONS you will see "USB Debugging" check that box and hit OK on the pop up window. Now ADB is enabled.
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2) Time to connect your phone to your PC. If this is the first time, give it a few mins to setup everything and install the drivers.
Notice: When you plug in your device to your PC (after all drivers have been installed), the phone automatically connects as USB INSTALLER. Give it about 20secs and the device will disconnect and then reconnect as "Media Sync (MTP)"
- Connect your phone to your PC. Wait till it disconnects and reconnects as MTP
3) After your phone is connected as MTP, open the Debloater program.
- If this is the first time you have ever used ADB, you will get a pop up on your phone screen that looks like the pic below
- Check the box and then hit OK
4) After your phone has connected, the program will throw a pop up about "Your device does NOT support block mode". Just ignore it and hit OK.
- Now click on the top left botton "Read Device Packages"
- Wait for a min or two for the program to finish reading all the apps installed on your phone.
- You should see a screen like this
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5) Now we are going to disable the packages/apps that download OTAs and Updates to your phone.
- 1st one is LGFOTA. Check the [_] filter box next to the "UnBlock All Packages" button. Type "OTA" and it will narrow down to one result. Simply check the box next to LGFOTA.apk and click the "APPLY" button on the upper left.
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- Repeat step 4 again --> let it finish --> check the [_] filter box --> type "DMS" --> check the box --> click "APPLY"
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- Repeat step 4 again --> let it finish --> check the [_] filter box --> type "DMW" --> check the box --> click "APPLY"
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6) Reboot your phone
That's it! All done. No more pesky Update nagging.
To confirm that the app has been disabled, goto your SETTINGS menu --> scroll to the bottom --> see if System Update is listed above ABOUT PHONE.
If it is gone, you are good.
System Update may still show up in SETTINGS --> APPLICATION MANAGER --> (ALL tab) --> SYSTEM UPDATES
You will notice that there is no Date listed on the right side like there is for the apps above and below it. That shows that it is Disabled. So again, you are good.
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There are other things (pre-installed carrier bloatware) you could diable with the Debloater program as well. That is beyond the purpose of this tutorial.
Be careful what else you disable with the Debloater program
Disable the wrong app and you might cause system stability issues or even cause your device to not boot. Just a word of caution.
If anyone has another variant of the V10 that has a package name varying from the ones in this tutorial, please comment below so I can add it. I have a Verizon V10, so the package names might vary a bit.
Use an app on the Play Store called "Package Name Viewer" by csing to look up the package names for your System Update apps.
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Hope this helped you out. Just passing around what I know. Enjoy your V10's !!!
Thanks for contributing this awesome tutorial brother.
Debloater just opens and sits there blank, with all the buttons greyed out.
DeathBoT said:
Debloater just opens and sits there blank, with all the buttons greyed out.
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Make sure you downloaded the right version. Here is the exact link to the one I DL'd last night: http://rootjunkysdl.com/getdownload.php?file=Gates/DeBloater/Debloater-setup-v3.90.exe
Uninstall the old one first, then reinstall it. I have a suspicion that you downloaded the Debloater Update instead of the full program. Maybe not, just an itch.
If that doesn't work, try right clicking on the icon and run it as an Administrator.
If that wont do it, try a different PC? Narrow down if you are having driver conflicts with a particular machine.
fire3element said:
Make sure you downloaded the right version. Here is the exact link to the one I DL'd last night: http://rootjunkysdl.com/getdownload.php?file=Gates/DeBloater/Debloater-setup-v3.90.exe
Uninstall the old one first, then reinstall it. I have a suspicion that you downloaded the Debloater Update instead of the full program. Maybe not, just an itch.
If that doesn't work, try right clicking on the icon and run it as an Administrator.
If that wont do it, try a different PC? Narrow down if you are having driver conflicts with a particular machine.
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I tried another PC, same issue. I tried to look at my device via CMD ADB devices, still cant see it. My phone says its connected via ADB Debugging, but is not asking permission to connect that way. No phone prompt.
Do this for me. --------------v v v v v v---------------- Make sure you unplug your phone from the PC first.
Go to SETTINGS --> DEVELOPER OPTIONS --> click on "Revoke USB debugging authorizations" (right below the "USB Debugging" check box)
Now plug it back in. You should get the pop up on your phone screen when ADB makes connection. MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE BOX THIS TIME OR YOU WILL RUN INTO THIS AGAIN
Thanks. Seemed to work perfect for me. Only had to 'Apply' the block to two files as I did the one through the app manager. Thanks!
Edit: i rebooted and after all three of those apps show disabled in 'Debloater' I still have 'System updates' in my application manager under 'All'
its 428kb version 1_15_02_0.
allows the option to force stop, but not disable.
Is this normal?
DeathBoT said:
I tried another PC, same issue. I tried to look at my device via CMD ADB devices, still cant see it. My phone says its connected via ADB Debugging, but is not asking permission to connect that way. No phone prompt.
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I had the same issue. Decided to try another driver and viola, it worked. Here's the link to the driver I'm using. http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
kaluna00 said:
Edit: i rebooted and after all three of those apps show disabled in 'Debloater' I still have 'System updates' in my application manager under 'All'
allows the option to force stop, but not disable.
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I addressed this in the OP. If the date is still there, then you did not disable it. Run the Debloater again, re-enable, then disable that app again.
Maybe enable it, go to the app in SETTINGS and "Clear data" before you disable it again. Data amount in the app after clearing it is 220kb for me.
fire3element said:
System Update may still show up in SETTINGS --> APPLICATION MANAGER --> (ALL tab) --> SYSTEM UPDATES
You will notice that there is no Date listed on the right side like there is for the apps above and below it. That shows that it is Disabled. So again, you are good.
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HTCVzw said:
I had the same issue. Decided to try another driver and viola, it worked. Here's the link to the driver I'm using. http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
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Thank you for posting. I suspected that it was the driver package that was causing issues. I will ad that link in the OP for others.
As a note, there does not seem to be any specific drivers for the V10 on LG's site the last time I looked. Very weird :/
Can this be undone? Right now I want to block updates because I'm waiting for possible root. However root may prove impossible and I might want to be able to download OTA's someday. Can this process be undone (without fully wiping and restoring phone)?
beavis5706 said:
Can this be undone? Right now I want to block updates because I'm waiting for possible root. However root may prove impossible and I might want to be able to download OTA's someday. Can this process be undone (without fully wiping and restoring phone)?
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Absolutely :laugh: Simply do the reverse of what you did with the Debloater tool.
Checked boxes next to the app name means DISABLED. Just uncheck the box next to the app and hit "Apply".
Undone... magic.
fire3element said:
Absolutely :laugh: Simply do the reverse of what you did with the Debloater tool.
Checked boxes next to the app name means DISABLED. Just uncheck the box next to the app and hit "Apply".
Undone... magic.
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Thanks. I haven't actually checked out the debloater program yet. I just downloaded everything in preparation. However Verizon has now started to push OTA on me so I just wanted to make sure before I used it.
Just ran it...worked like a charm. Thanks.
fire3element said:
I addressed this in the OP. If the date is still there, then you did not disable it. Run the Debloater again, re-enable, then disable that app again.
Maybe enable it, go to the app in SETTINGS and "Clear data" before you disable it again. Data amount in the app after clearing it is 220kb for me.
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Tried that. Re-enabled all 3. then went in to system apps.
Clear data was greyed out, I did clear the cache on the 420kb 'System Updates" App.
Then, rebooted and went through the process to disable all 3 apps (OTA, DMS, DMW) -> reboot
both 'System Updates" apps were still showing up. I dissabled the 0.00kb app but the other one is now showing 432kb and only allows 'Force Close'
Anyone else on Verizon having the same problem?
Thanks again.
kaluna00 said:
both 'System Updates" apps were still showing up. I dissabled the 0.00kb app but the other one is now showing 432kb and only allows 'Force Close'
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When you say they show up, are the dates next to the right of the App name in ALL tab of APP SETTINGS? Check the OP. I added a screenshot of what I am trying to explain.
If the apps are not disabling, that is very strange. First I have heard of I think.
Hate to say this, but... if the Apps wont disable, you might have to do a Factory Reset and try to disable them ASAP. This is not the best solution obviously.
fire3element said:
When you say they show up, are the dates next to the right of the App name in ALL tab of APP SETTINGS? Check the OP. I added a screenshot of what I am trying to explain.
If the apps are not disabling, that is very strange. First I have heard of I think.
Hate to say this, but... if the Apps wont disable, you might have to do a Factory Reset and try to disable them ASAP. This is not the best solution obviously.
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Crap. I owe you an apology. There is no date next to the 'System Updates' app. so it has been disabled. sorry for that. Thanks again for the great tutorial.
Thanks for the great tutorial! Had to play around with drivers, revoking debugging, etc... But between this OP and those in the links you had, all my questions were answered and I've gotten rid of the annoying system update nagging.
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So with some fooling with the drivers I was able to disable the OTA updates. Awesome! Thank you. Anyone had any luck with disabling any other Verizon bloat?
Lollipop 5.1 suddenly at every startup: "android is starting, starting apps"
Wiko Rainbow Jam, Lollipop 5.1 stock rom, root access enabled.
Few days ago I installed HEBF: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ebf-tweaking-battery-saver-optimizer-t3401341 (please keep in mind that I'm not saying that this app is the culprit of my trouble, so this discussion is not a rant)
Inside HEBF I activated some of the options for saving battery and to improve a little bit the user experience, then, to do a comparison, to see which effectives improvements I could get with this app, I uninstalled HEBF: I clicked on "reset" inside HEBF, I deactivated all the options, I cleared the data and cache (and I made sure that the scripts inside init.d were deleted), and then I uninstalled the app: at the next reboot, now, every time, before to see the home of the launcher, Android is showing a window which tell "android is starting, starting apps": this message will appear for about 5 - 6 seconds, then my phone is able to operate as usual, without any issues.
I contacted the friendly developer of this app, asking him if HEBF maybe left some file or setting on the file system: the developer told me to check at the build.prop file, because such window "android is starting, starting apps", in his opinion, could be related to the "ART fix" option of HEBF, but looking at my build.prop, the
"dalvik.vm.dex2oat-filter=interpret-only"
"dalvik.vm.image-dex2oat-filter=speed"
entries are no longer present in my build.prop file (its content is avaliable here: http://txt.do/583iw)
I checked everything: using a root startup manager I see that nothing of strange is loaded at startup: I used SD Maid to check for leftovers, I used grep to search for the artfix option in every file on my system (by using "dex2oat" as keyword), I wiped the app cache and the dalvik cache by booting inside TWRP recovery, but the "android is starting, starting apps" message is still present at every boot. I'm looking for hints and clues, to get rid of such message. I suspect that maybe there could be some other entry inside some setting file?
Many thanks.
EDIT: I forget to mention the fact that I booted Lollipop in safe mode, but the message was still present.
I just to had to do a fresh install from a Qualcomm dump to 9.0.4. I am running into an issue when attempting to install the Magisk.apk. It attempts to install the apk, however, it quickly errors out with, "app not installed". I have turned off Play Protect. I haven't been able to find the 'Unknown Sources" switch to allow it - thinking that could be it.
Any suggestions on how to fix this issue?
Thanks, in advance.
For future reference....I found the answer by enabling unknown sources in Settings > Apps > Special Access > install unknown apps
azsl1326 said:
For future reference....I found the answer by enabling unknown sources in Settings > Apps > Special Access > install unknown apps
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Wierd, i always got a prompt telling me i have to enable this, and taking me to it straight away, never had to find it manually !
Hello,
when trying to install any downloadef apk to my "UMIDIGI BISON Pro" (smartphone), i get the below error message:
Turn on Chrome OS Developer Mode to install apps from sources other than the Play Store.
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Screenshot:
https://i25.servimg.com/u/f25/11/94/21/24/apk-in10.png
Thank you for your help.
Find where your build number is in settings and tap it a lot until you get message or password confirmation
I did but still the same problem even after reboot the phone
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- https://i25.servimg.com/u/f25/11/94/21/24/umi-er11.png
Any othe idea is welcome ...
Thank you for you help
Look inside here:
[Guide] How to Sideload apps (APK files) on your Android 12 Smartphone or Tablet - TalkAndroid.com
Android phones are capable of installing apps outside of the Google Play Store. These come in the form of Android Package (APK) files that contain an
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My device has Android 10 despite this I tried to do a sideload install using google chrome/drive but unfortunately it didn't work
I made my problem worse by doing stupid manipulation
I went further and locked my self out by uninstalling "google package installer" using adb.
https://i25.servimg.com/u/f25/11/94/21/24/err-pi11.png
I tried to reinstall the package with adb but i get an error.
I think I have no choice but to a full reset, the think that I hate
Thank for you all who have read or reply trying to help me.
The error message you encountered, "Turn on Chrome OS Developer Mode to install apps from sources other than the Play Store," suggests that your UMIDIGI BISON Pro smartphone is running on Chrome OS, which is primarily used on Chromebooks. Chrome OS has a security feature that restricts the installation of applications from sources other than the Google Play Store by default.
To resolve this issue and install downloaded APK files on your UMIDIGI BISON Pro, you'll need to enable Developer Mode on your device. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Go to the "Settings" app on your UMIDIGI BISON Pro smartphone.
Scroll down and tap on "About Phone" or "About Device."
Look for the "Build Number" or "Build Version" option and tap on it repeatedly (usually around seven times) until you see a message indicating that you have enabled Developer Mode.
Now, go back to the main settings menu, and you should see a new option called "Developer Options" or "Developer Settings."
Tap on "Developer Options" to enter the developer settings menu.
In the developer settings, locate the "Developer Mode" or "Enable Developer Mode" toggle switch and turn it on.
You may receive a warning message informing you about the potential risks of enabling Developer Mode. Read it carefully and proceed if you understand the implications.
Once Developer Mode is enabled, you should be able to install APK files from sources other than the Play Store.