[Q] DSoesanyone know how tostop the 4.3 update once it starts? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

I am trying to stop the update before it installs. I tried the posting from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249350 and it still did not stop it. If I can't stop it, does it give me the option not to install once it downloads?

Using Titanium Backup, freeze the system app "sdm 1.0" OR if you use a file manager, just rename that system app to "sdm 1.0.bak" The OTA downloads in /Cache so make sure you delete it from there. Also, checking for a software update will cause Settings to crash and this is normal behavior.
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Thank you SlimScoopsOS. Last night out of desperation I cut the red wire and it stopped the download. Just kidding. I did rename that file and it worked. So far, so good.
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App market won't download apps

When I try to download apps it says it was unsuccessful. Regardless of whether it is wi-fi or 3g. First time I've had this problem. Any suggestions?
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Try clearing your cache and deleting the .android_secure folder on your sdcard. Might also use a file manager like EStrong's to go into your download folder and delete any download-file.apk files and then reboot, that usually works for me.
Thanks for the info. I tried it but it's still not working. Any other ideas?
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Is it possible you deleted the Google Talk app, without downloads never complete.
No, its still there. I already pursued that avenue. I'm totally stumped this one.
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Ok....for some reason unknown to me, it started working again.
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hoochxd said:
Ok....for some reason unknown to me, it started working again.
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It's the Market's cache. A lot of Android users had this problem. Clear the Market's cache, reboot and you're all fine.

Install titanium backup without market

I flash roms a lot and there is something I need to find a fix for.
Once the flash is done I boot up and start initial phone setup menu. I have to sign into my google account at this stage obviously. So once that's done the first thing I want to do is restore my apps with titanium, so I go to the market for it, but the market straight away starts downloading ALL my apps at once when I only want TB to download. Only way to stop it is to go through the entire app list and cancel all the downloads, which takes a while. I cant let the downloads go ahead as it's far too many megabytes.
So I want a way to install TB without using the market. I've tried creating the update.zip in TB options and the zip does get created, but when I flash it from recovery it doesn't install.
Can I get the apk from somewhere and install it that way (I know you can push from cmd prompt although I've never tried it), and if so is there a way to do it on the phone only, as I often flash roms when I'm away from the computer.
When you enter your google credentials, it'll ask you if you want to back up your data. Uncheck it. Once your past that screen go into settings > privacy and assure automatic restore is unchecked.
The apks are in /data/app/ by the way.
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zephiK said:
When you enter your google credentials, it'll ask you if you want to back up your data. Uncheck it. Once your past that screen go into settings > privacy and assure automatic restore is unchecked.
The apks are in /data/app/ by the way.
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I'm very familiar with these options. I always leave the option to backup to google ticked in case I ever need it (unlikely), but I always have auto' restore unticked, so I'm pretty sure that the automatic downloading of my apps is because the market app recognizes that I own them all when I sign in with my google account, and not because of auto' restore - but correct me if I'm wrong.
So how would I install TB using the apk. Does it have to be done with my computer? Is there another way. Root explorer would be great, but I'd have to install that the same way, which renders it useless in this particular case. What do all you experienced people do to get round this. Or do you just get through it the same way I do???
You can extract your TB using root explorer and save it on your sdcard. Sometimes its stored in /system/app or /data/app.
Usually roms come with a file explorer, so once you have a rom installed go to its file explorer and install your backed up TB. That's how I usually do it. Hope that helps.
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markfavis said:
You can extract your TB using root explorer and save it on your sdcard. Sometimes its stored in /system/app or /data/app.
Usually roms come with a file explorer, so once you have a rom installed go to its file explorer and install your backed up TB. That's how I usually do it. Hope that helps.
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markfavis,
you the man Your post helped me figure some stuff out. Your thanks meter just went up by a point.
I use ns_collab most of the time and I did not realise it came with root explorer preinstalled until you mentioned roms coming with a file manager. I did a bit of research and discovered root explorer is preinstalled with ns_collab. I never realised it was part of the rom as I already own root explorer so TB always restores my copy.
I've already made a copy of the TB apk files, so I reckon i've got this sorted for next time I flash a rom.
Just one more thing to check. The apk files I have backed up are:
com.keramidas.titaniumbackup-1.apk
and
com.keramidas.titaniumbackuppro-1.apk
Is this all I need to
I think you only need one of those files. One of em is the pro version. I only have one file and I install it like a regular apk file.
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I think you only need one of those files. One of em is the pro version. I only have one file and I install it like a regular apk file.
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I've got the pro version - so I think this must be right. If you are on the free version and only use one file then I'm cookin
im using the pro version and i only have one apk file. pro restores faster with hypershell

Titanium backup wants root but I am??

I am rooted and on pa 2.13 ROM but titanium back up days no. I do have the supetuser app but not the su app. Do I need that? Thought they were the same. Not sure how to get it working. Wanted to back up apps
Thanks
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When you open TB it should ask iff superuser should allow this program
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Try rebooting. Worked for me
You may have to go into Superuser and clear your history of allowed apps. If you accidentally hit deny (or hit back when the Superuser request box came up), TB won't be able to get root access and won't work.
make sure busybox is installed.
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I am rooted and on pa 2.13 ROM but titanium back up days no. I do have the supetuser app but not the su app. Do I need that? Thought they were the same. Not sure how to get it working. Wanted to back up apps
Thanks
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This happened to me when the Rom I was installing failed to set the correct permissions on superuser. Download the flashible zip for superuser and flash it in cwm...if that fixed it, you are made in the shade!
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you may also want to update binaries, and just clear cache for TB and SU
In addition to all the above helpful comments....Make sure you also go into Developer Options and select "USB Debugging" and also under Security...select "Unknown Sources". That usually causes issues when trying to run TB also.
There's an app called Root Checker which will check your root status. It's free. The paid version, Root Check Pro, also checks for busybox.
Both on Play Store.
Dave
All suggestions are correct above plus:Wipe data for titanium in the applications area under settings, this happens to me every so often when changing rom's. Sometimes uninstalling and reinstalling will fix it too. Make sure su is fully updated as well.
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Install error -24

I've had one of these problems before with the dictionary.com app. I found the file in data/data and removed it. It then installed successfully.
The story this time is that my Reddit app disappeared one day...recently. it wasn't in my apparently drawer anymore. I decided to install it again from the market and that install error popped up. I went into data/data and I could not find anything to do with Reddit in order to delete it.
Any suggestions? I am on liquid smooth.
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996 said:
I've had one of these problems before with the dictionary.com app. I found the file in data/data and removed it. It then installed successfully.
The story this time is that my Reddit app disappeared one day...recently. it wasn't in my apparently drawer anymore. I decided to install it again from the market and that install error popped up. I went into data/data and I could not find anything to do with Reddit in order to delete it.
Any suggestions? I am on liquid smooth.
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Try maybe fixing SD card permissions in CWM? That usually does the trick when stuff like that happens to me, have had that issue with Facebook app and one of my games.
Thanks for that. Tried it but no help. I have TWRP.
Also is it odd that some applications randomly force close. Without an error though.
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[Q] there is not enough storage

hey people this is a frequent problem while installing apps even you have lots of free space.
so if anyone knows a stable solution, please show the noobs (it is i here) the way. i tried to copy apk somewhere /system/ (maybe?) but that didnt work.
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rukenau said:
hey people this is a frequent problem while installing apps even you have lots of free space.
so if anyone knows a stable solution, please show the noobs (it is i here) the way. i tried to copy apk somewhere /system/ (maybe?) but that didnt work.
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be specific.?
i mean, facebook for example, i download it from the store, wait for the app install but it says "insufficent storage available" i check my phone if it has, i got plenty of free space. but some apps does not do this.
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Factory Reset your phone
rukenau said:
i mean, facebook for example, i download it from the store, wait for the app install but it says "insufficent storage available" i check my phone if it has, i got plenty of free space. but some apps does not do this.
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Go to your phone settings, and perform a factory reset that will do.
rukenau said:
i mean, facebook for example, i download it from the store, wait for the app install but it says "insufficent storage available" i check my phone if it has, i got plenty of free space. but some apps does not do this.
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Use any Explorer( Solid Explorer recommended), go to /data search for that app(say facebook) related files and delete all files you find. Main file that is needed to be deleted is .odex file of that app.
for instance if whatsapp in not getting installed, then files like com.whatsapp.odex , com.whatsapp.apk and all other files related to whatsapp are needed to be deleted.
Install the app again then. It should get installed
If this doesnt solves the problem then you need to do factory reset.
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Use any Explorer( Solid Explorer recommended), go to /data search for that app(say facebook) related files and delete all files you find. Main file that is needed to be deleted is .odex file of that app.
for instance if whatsapp in not getting installed, then files like com.whatsapp.odex , com.whatsapp.apk and all other files related to whatsapp are needed to be deleted.
Install the app again then. It should get installed
If this doesnt solves the problem then you need to do factory reset.
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I can confirm this after I've had this problem on both SGS2 and SGS4. The path is root/data/app, though, where you will find the .odex file of your and possibly other apps as the last entries.

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