Hi everyone. I'm running a custom rom and have received the OTA update notification. My question is where is the update file located so that I can delete it? I plan to update to a custom 4.4.2 rom so I would like to get rid of the unnecessary file on my phone.
Typed from Nexus 5, ZFFZ
Is it the one inside the Cache folder with all the numbers in it?
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jaliscojorge said:
Is it the one inside the Cache folder with all the numbers in it?
Typed from Nexus 5, ZFFZ
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Yes.
El Daddy said:
Yes.
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Cool thanks!
Typed from Nexus 5, ZFFZ
Ok, so I deleted the update file and rebooted the phone but the update notification still shows. How do I get rid if that before I do a backup so it won't stick?
Typed from Nexus 5, ZFFZ
jaliscojorge said:
Ok, so I deleted the update file and rebooted the phone but the update notification still shows. How do I get rid if that before I do a backup so it won't stick?
Typed from Nexus 5, ZFFZ
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You can get rid of it by renaming the otacerts.zip file. I think it's in /system/etc/security?
I renamed the ota.cert file and rebooted but the notification returned. I ended up tapping on the update and since it was deleted it just went through the motions if rebooting but it never did. I just cleared it from memory and it hasn't returned yet even after a reboot. Thanks for the tips.
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Yep, I I accidentally the whole thing. I clicked the wrong button in TIBU.
Anyways, I got the phone yesterday, updated it to 2.3.6, and rooted it, but otherwise left it alone. I just rooted so I could restore my apps from my previous phone with TIBU. I did not restore data. Today, I was trying to fix an issue I was having with accounts and sync, and I meant to freeze it, but I hit uninstall and wasn't paying attention to the prompts, so it uninstalled it. It was backed up, but I can't re-install it. I even found the app's .apk in system/app folder, and tried to re-install it but it will not, it just tries for like a second and then says "Not installed". The option is now missing from my settings menu.
I would really like a way to fix it without having to wipe and re-install the OS, but if I have to I can.
nb4 "did you search?" yes, I did. I couldn't find anything that helped.
Thanks in advance, everyone.
Download a rom for your phone thats2.3.6 and unzip it. Go into system/app and take the apk that u need. Push it to your system/app folder with root explore. Change permissions to the ones on the pic and reboot and u should be good.
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Esteway.619 said:
Download a rom for your phone thats2.3.6 and unzip it. Go into system/app and take the apk that u need. Push it to your system/app folder with root explore. Change permissions to the ones on the pic and reboot and u should be good.
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I pushed the file and changed permissions to exactly as shown in the picture, and it still came back with "application not installed"
Edit: DERP, big time derp, forgot to reboot. one minute.
Edit 2: changed permissions, rebooted, still would not install.
iamtheculprit said:
I pushed the file and changed permissions to exactly as shown in the picture, and it still came back with "application not installed"
Edit: DERP, big time derp, forgot to reboot. one minute.
Edit 2: changed permissions, rebooted, still would not install.
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No u need to just copy paste to system/app change permissions then reboot. Don't try to install like a regular app
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Esteway.619 said:
No u need to just copy paste to system/app change permissions then reboot. Don't try to install like a regular app
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I did that, but the Applications and Sync option is not there.
If I did a recovery update to 2.3.6 again, would that fix it perhaps? or will it not let me update it that way since it's already on 2.3.6?
iamtheculprit said:
I did that, but the Applications and Sync option is not there.
If I did a recovery update to 2.3.6 again, would that fix it perhaps? or will it not let me update it that way since it's already on 2.3.6?
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Actually, I did just that, and it fixed it! sigh. I wish I had thought of that right away. Now I'm back to my original problem that I was trying to fix, though. When i try to add my facebook account in accounts and sync, I click on add account, select the facebook icon, and it just goes back to the previous page without doing anything.
Oh well. At least I got the big problem fixed, thank you for helping.
iamtheculprit said:
I did that, but the Applications and Sync option is not there.
If I did a recovery update to 2.3.6 again, would that fix it perhaps? or will it not let me update it that way since it's already on 2.3.6?
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reflash whatever rom you currently have, but don't wipe the data/factory reset. Since the file you need is in the system folder it'll rewrite.
crzdcole said:
reflash whatever rom you currently have, but don't wipe the data/factory reset. Since the file you need is in the system folder it'll rewrite.
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I just ran the 2.3.6 update again. It fixed it, but it turns out that the problem I was trying to fix in the first place which led me to uninstall the app was not a problem at all, it was google locking out facebook sync on nexus S meh, whatever. I only did it for the pictures anyways. Thanks though!
Hi all, I don't want to accept the ota update. Does anybody know which file to freeze with titanium backup to stop that the phone from asking me if I want to update every 12 hours.
Thanks
mozz
I'm gonna guess and say its the BlurUpdater_vzw.apk. I'm not completely sure though.
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mentose457 said:
I'm gonna guess and say its the BlurUpdater_vzw.apk. I'm not completely sure though.
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I couldn't find a file named blurupdater_vzw.apk but I found a file named "updater 4.1.2.9" and I froze that. I'll let you know if it works.
Thanks
mozz671 said:
I couldn't find a file named blurupdater_vzw.apk but I found a file named "updater 4.1.2.9" and I froze that. I'll let you know if it works.
Thanks
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blurupdater_vzw.apk is a system app. I used Root Explorer to rename it. I haven't had a prompt to update yet.
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Hi all, I don't want to accept the ota update. Does anybody know which file to freeze with titanium backup to stop that the phone from asking me if I want to update every 12 hours.
Thanks
mozz
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updater.apk
jerrmo said:
updater.apk
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Screenshot or it doesn't exist. (see what I did there?) But seriously, there is no updater.apk listed in the system apps.
Anyway the renaming BlurUpdater_vzw.apk to BlurUpdater_vzw.apk.bak has fixed it for me.
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Screenshot or it doesn't exist. (see what I did there?) But seriously, there is no updater.apk listed in the system apps.
Anyway the renaming BlurUpdater_vzw.apk to BlurUpdater_vzw.apk.bak has fixed it for me.
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Titanium finds 'updater 4.1.2-34' on my maxx hd. Freezing updater stoped all of my update nags. (I have since updated, retained root)
jerrmo said:
Titanium finds 'updater 4.1.2-34' on my maxx hd. Freezing updater stoped all of my update nags. (I have since updated, retained root)
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Same just "-58"
Hello everyone,
I have a problem with whatsapp.
Today I switched from my Nexus 4 tot my Nexus 5.
I made a backup of my massages and copied the "Whatsapp" folder tot my Nexus 5. When I install whatsapp it asks if I want to restore. It takes about 3 minutes but when it's "done" it doesnt say restore finished. It directly continues to the page where i can enter my name etc.
The messages arn't restored....
Can anyone help me with this problem?
Thanks in advance.
kibber440 said:
Hello everyone,
I have a problem with whatsapp.
Today I switched from my Nexus 4 tot my Nexus 5.
I made a backup of my massages and copied the "Whatsapp" folder tot my Nexus 5. When I install whatsapp it asks if I want to restore. It takes about 3 minutes but when it's "done" it doesnt say restore finished. It directly continues to the page where i can enter my name etc.
The messages arn't restored....
Can anyone help me with this problem?
Thanks in advance.
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Try to install WhatsApp from their website or apk from trusted sites..
Do not install it from play store..
And try out
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Mr hOaX said:
Try to install WhatsApp from their website or apk from trusted sites..
Do not install it from play store..
And try out
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Already tried that, no luck..
Is there another solution?...
Install what's app, don't open it and set up, place your whatsapp folder in the main directory of your device then open whatsapp and run. Worked fine for me today.
EDIT: Maybe an issue because you are transferring between different model/devices.
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Already tried that, no luck..
Is there another solution?...
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Now check whether they are getting restored properly on your previous device?
If yes, then it's because of encryption which is not allowing you to decrypt it on nexus 5
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Mr hOaX said:
Now check whether they are getting restored properly on your previous device?
If yes, then it's because of encryption which is not allowing you to decrypt it on nexus 5
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Already checked it. no problem restoring on my nexus 4...
Is there a solution to that problem also?
kibber440 said:
Already checked it. no problem restoring on my nexus 4...
Is there a solution to that problem also?
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Enjoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689911
I have not tried it yet
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Have you moved all the files into the correct destination? Cause if you have not, then that maybe the problem!
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Enjoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689911
I have not tried it yet
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Tried it, still the same problem..
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Tried it, still the same problem..
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Please check the file size of your backup, isn't it 0?
Last option left is to reset your device
Or if it is rooted go to recovery and wipe Dalvik cache and cache partition
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Mr hOaX said:
Please check the file size of your backup, isn't it 0?
Last option left is to reset your device
Or if it is rooted go to recovery and wipe Dalvik cache and cache partition
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The phone is brand new, already tried to reset it multiple times....
Also the file size is not 0
Could it be that there are to many messages in there because it store's like 250.000 om them...
Mr hOaX said:
Please check the file size of your backup, isn't it 0?
Last option left is to reset your device
Or if it is rooted go to recovery and wipe Dalvik cache and cache partition
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already tried resetting multiple times..
File size isn't 0..
Could it be that the file stores to many messages because it stores like 250.000 of them..
Hi guys!
Is there a way to remove the annoying notification of the 4.4.3 update?
I have no problems with the update itself, but I'm using a Custom ROM (CM11).
I've tried disabling notifications for Google Services Framework and com.lge.update and freezing com.lge.update with Titanium.
None of these worked...
Do you guys now a way to disable it?
Thanks in advance
Aaron
44-RON said:
Hi guys!
Is there a way to remove the annoying notification of the 4.4.3 update?
I have no problems with the update itself, but I'm using a Custom ROM (CM11).
I've tried disabling notifications for Google Services Framework and com.lge.update and freezing com.lge.update with Titanium.
None of these worked...
Do you guys now a way to disable it?
Thanks in advance
Aaron
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I'm in the same boat... running CM11 M6. I got an error notification for the 4.4.3 update last night stating that it couldn't download (I'm assuming because of running CM). Today at lunch I was having problems with LTE connectivity so I rebooted and it worked then. Found out a few hours later that after I rebooted my phone used over 500MB of data even though I wasn't using it and my battery drained down quite a bit as well.
My cell provider shows I've used that much data but my phone doesn't. My guess is that it's trying to constantly download the update? Yet I can't find any way to turn this off.
Thanks for any help you guys can give!
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I'm in the same boat... running CM11 M6. I got an error notification for the 4.4.3 update last night stating that it couldn't download (I'm assuming because of running CM). Today at lunch I was having problems with LTE connectivity so I rebooted and it worked then. Found out a few hours later that after I rebooted my phone used over 500MB of data even though I wasn't using it and my battery drained down quite a bit as well.
My cell provider shows I've used that much data but my phone doesn't. My guess is that it's trying to constantly download the update? Yet I can't find any way to turn this off.
Thanks for any help you guys can give!
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44-RON said:
Hi guys!
Is there a way to remove the annoying notification of the 4.4.3 update?
I have no problems with the update itself, but I'm using a Custom ROM (CM11).
I've tried disabling notifications for Google Services Framework and com.lge.update and freezing com.lge.update with Titanium.
None of these worked...
Do you guys now a way to disable it?
Thanks in advance
Aaron
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Navigate: /system/etc/security
Rename: "otacerts.zip" to "otacerts.zip.bak
Reboot.
Aerowinder said:
Navigate: /system/etc/security
Rename: "otacerts.zip" to "otacerts.zip.bak
Reboot.
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Tried this and it didn't work.
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Tried this and it didn't work.
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Check /data/fota or /cache/fota for the downloaded update, rename folder (+otacerts.zip), reboot again. Fixed now? This method used to work. Maybe it no longer does.
Aerowinder said:
Check /data/fota or /cache/fota for the downloaded update, rename folder (+otacerts.zip), reboot again. Fixed now? This method used to work. Maybe it no longer does.
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Both folders show that they are empty.
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DualSportDad said:
Both folders show that they are empty.
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Whatever file explorer you are using you may have to allow it to see "hidden files" or grant root access or possibly both.
I'm having the same issue as well, except I didn't download the update. I've tried renaming the cert to .bak, rebooted, and no go. Then I took the whole damn cert file and moved it to my downloads folder, cleared Google system framework data, and rebooted. It's been about 5 minutes with no pop up, but I'm not holding my breath.
I've also heard that changing a line in your build.prop tricks the updater into thinking you already have 4.4.3, but I don't what what it is that needs to be changed...
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Whatever file explorer you are using you may have to allow it to see "hidden files" or grant root access or possibly both.
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I don't even see these folders.
I have hidden files enabled in Solid Explorer :/
I've tried everything posted here, rebooted around 5 times, but it's still showing up.
Are you guys sure that otacerts.zip is responsible for the upfate message?
I even tried moving it into my download folder (after the .bak method doesn't worked), but I still have the notification...
Which is the system app, that searches for updates? I thought it's com.lge.update, but it seems that it's not.
We should try to freeze / uninstall that with Titanium. :/
You can also use ongoing system notification blocker to get rid of the update constantly being shown.
Thanks guys I got it. After renaming the above mentioned folder I cleared Google framework and the notification is gone.
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I'm not sure why anyone has stated this and I realize that the problem has already been solved, but this can easily be fixed using Developer Options in CM11
1) Go to settings> about phone
2) Scroll all the way down to build number and repeatedly tap it until it says something along the lines of "You are now a developer"
3) Go back to settings then go to developer options
4) A little less than halfway down is an option called 'Development shortcut'. Tick that box
Now, you can get rid of any pesky notification that can't be swiped away. Simply tap and hold it, then select 'Force close'. This works with any apps running in the background by doing the same thing from the app switcher. Hope this helps!
I just cleared data on Google services framework and haven't had the notification popup yet. Have rebooted a couple times, so far so good. Been about 6hours.
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Nvm, about 12 hours in it popped back up
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A few days ago I accidentally got rid of it by tapping the download button for no reason (I'm on a custom ROM), then rebooting right after. Hasn't come up since LOL.
Dude,
That sucks! When I had my Galaxy S3...the update notification made me very mad. Did you try the the other way of doing it (mentioned in the earlier of this forum)?
RH
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In your build.prop find the ro.build.fingerprint line. Change it to this:
ro.build.fingerprint=google/hammerhead/hammerhead:4.4.3/KTU84M/1158763:user/release-keys
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I cleared the framework cache and data and it gives me the error where play store cant load, so then i have to go delete my google accounts and reinput them. And then the notification comes back after 12 hrs or so.
I followed the steps on this other related thread and it worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/to-disable-ota-update-service-t2779497
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Above rename method did not work for me on rooted Nexus 10. I followed tutorial which worked at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZvN7SiteA
I currently have a Moto G 8GB rooted on ver 4.4.2 stock rom
For the last 2 weeks I have been getting pop ups telling me to update my phone to 4.4.4 but because I am rooted I always pressed 'No, maybe later', but today I was unlocking my phone and i saw the pop up to update, i wasn't thinking and I accidentally pressed 'Yes, im in'. About 10 seconds after pressing Yes, im in' I saw a system update download notification, so i instantly turned my phone off. When ever I turn my phone on the system update downloading notification comes up.
What can I do to stop the update?
Thanks in advance for the help!
As far as I know you can't stop the download, but when I did an update on stock after the download finishes you are asked if you want to install it, click no and then delete the update from your phone,
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You can turn off you cellular data and that will also stop the download. But once it is back on then the download will continue unless there is a way to delete the actual file. But if you are on WiFi then just turn that off. Either way, you can stop the download but what you do after that is unknown.
plewis1981 said:
As far as I know you can't stop the download, but when I did an update on stock after the download finishes you are asked if you want to install it, click no and then delete the update from your phone,
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Thanks for that. I have got the update downloaded but I don't know where it is stored. Can you tell me where I can find the file?
SkitzXDA said:
Thanks for that. I have got the update downloaded but I don't know where it is stored. Can you tell me where I can find the file?
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I'm not to sure about that,but you may be able to find it with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.levelokment.storageanalyser it will show the contents of your SD partition in order of how much data is contained in the folders from highest to lowest, I think the update is between 400 and 450MB
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plewis1981 said:
I'm not to sure about that,but you may be able to find it with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.levelokment.storageanalyser it will show the contents of your SD partition in order of how much data is contained in the folders from highest to lowest, I think the update is between 400 and 450MB
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I think the update file.zip on SD card only about 167MB if you from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4.When u on 4.4.3 to 4.4.4,the update file about more than 10MB as i know.
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@SkitzXDA ..... Look in the file folder named .... /cache
go to Settings>Apps>All
Select Motorola OTA
Disable it.
You are done .
KapilFaujdar said:
go to Settings>Apps>All
Select Motorola OTA
Disable it.
You are done .
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No idea if this works, but the file is under /cache. Not on your internal memory, but in the actual /root directory of your phone. You'll need a Root explorer to find and delete the file. Good luck!
Thnaks Guys for all the help. I fixed the problem by downloading the update and then deleting it from the /cache folder
May I ask if I am already rooted and unlocked in 4.4.2, can i just OTA update to 4.4.4?
Will root still intact (using root keeper or whatever)?
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May I ask if I am already rooted and unlocked in 4.4.2, can i just OTA update to 4.4.4?
Will root still intact (using root keeper or whatever)?
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You've to remove root and make sure. you didn't modify anything in the /system partition.If you did debloat your phone or modified /system, then you need to flash the stock one first, then you can update and root your device again.
SkitzXDA said:
Thnaks Guys for all the help. I fixed the problem by downloading the update and then deleting it from the /cache folder
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I'm having the same problem except I can't find it in my cache folder.
In my cache folder there are: backup, lost+found, recovery folders, none of which seems to have a 160MB~ file.
RealyPssd said:
I'm having the same problem except I can't find it in my cache folder.
In my cache folder there are: backup, lost+found, recovery folders, none of which seems to have a 160MB~ file.
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You can wipe cache partition in recovery.
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You can wipe cache partition in recovery.
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Thanks, I had done that to try and fix another problem I was having and it worked.