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With rumors of Verizon possibly pushing an OTA update to the S3, I'd like to disable or block this process from occurring. Is there a way to do this without root?
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I too would like to know this. I've uninstalled pretty much all the crap with TB, but I wanna make sure it won't automatically update.
Verizon auto-pushes with no confirmation?
Install apex launcher. Make a shortcut, choose activities and find SDM and choose the one that says defer general. Open the shortcut you just made and it allows you to set a defer update date.
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Verizon auto-pushes with no confirmation?
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I've had my rezound try and auto push updates before. Tell it no, and come back to it in my custom recovery having failed, even though I told it no.
It's illegal to push an OTA and not give you the option to confirm the install. You can always decline.
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sneakysolidbake said:
Install apex launcher. Make a shortcut, choose activities and find SDM and choose the one that says defer general. Open the shortcut you just made and it allows you to set a defer update date.
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I have a stock, unrooted AT&T SIII, running apex launcher and tried your suggestion. There is no SDM activity listed. Is there any other way with a stock phone to prevent auto updates, besides clicking the decline button?
There supposedly is an AT&T update that takes away the universal search from the Google bar. That's not an update. At this point in time, I don't want the phone updating itself. Reading other posts, it seems one can defer the update, but I'm not sure how long one can do that.
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It's illegal to push an OTA and not give you the option to confirm the install. You can always decline.
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Not according to Asus. They pushed updates to the transformer prime without notice. The recent one was for the gps dangle.
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It's illegal to push an OTA and not give you the option to confirm the install. You can always decline.
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Should be but it's not really. My rezound tried almost every night to install the update. I would wake up and my phone would be in recovery after failing to update because of having a custom recovery. Finally update my Rom so it would stop
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I just froze SDM in TB.
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It's illegal to push an OTA and not give you the option to confirm the install. You can always decline.
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Uh, no, it's not illegal.
I dont have my phone until later today but in the past I would edit the build.prop (ro.build.fingerprint=) to have the release keys be the same as the ota. This would trick it into thinking that you already have the ota and not bug you about it anymore.
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I dont have my phone until later today but in the past I would edit the build.prop (ro.build.fingerprint=) to have the release keys be the same as the ota. This would trick it into thinking that you already have the ota and not bug you about it anymore.
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Would this also be true for Sprint?
thekendog said:
I just froze SDM in TB.
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I know I'm just a noob, but what's SDM?
baudac said:
Would this also be true for Sprint?
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Sprint won't force you to update you have to accept it
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sailindawg said:
I have a stock, unrooted AT&T SIII, running apex launcher and tried your suggestion. There is no SDM activity listed. Is there any other way with a stock phone to prevent auto updates, besides clicking the decline button?
There supposedly is an AT&T update that takes away the universal search from the Google bar. That's not an update. At this point in time, I don't want the phone updating itself. Reading other posts, it seems one can defer the update, but I'm not sure how long one can do that.
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Yes if rooted remove or freeze at&t software update with titanium backup.
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jamcar said:
Sprint won't force you to update you have to accept it
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Yeah, but I think he wants to stop the notification.
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Good to see u around these parts Incubus!! I was trying to explain editing the build prop in another ota thread. Please keep us posted on ur findings.
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Good to see u around these parts Incubus!! I was trying to explain editing the build prop in another ota thread. Please keep us posted on ur findings.
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Yeah, I grew impatient and just took the update(s). Would be great to know for future updates though.
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How To Trick your phone into thinking it already has OTA.
You will need to be Rooted
You will Need To Obtain a Copy of the OTA Build.prop located in the system folder of the ota.
1. Place OTA build.prop on your device somewhere for you to access.
2. Mount File System using ES File Explorer (Navigate to menu/settings and check box "Root Explorer" and the check box "Mount File System"
3. Open the OTA build.prop and copy the txt of the (ro.build.fingerprint=) and close it.
4. Navigate to /system/build.prop and open it.
5. Navigate to (ro.build.fingerprint=) and paste/replace contents from OTA version. Save. Reboot.
No OTA Notification. Until the next OTA At least
Nothing too earth shattering if you read the official statement from Verizon, but may have a fix for those with SIM troubles.
http://support.verizonwireless.com/system_update/galaxys3.html
http://androidcommunity.com/verizon-galaxy-s-iii-update-incoming-with-plenty-of-fixes-20120914/
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What is the difference between this update and the one in the other thread?
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What is the difference between this update and the one in the other thread?
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Same update
+ Enhanced Customer Support with Verizon Remote Diagnostics.
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I hope this feature will get stripped out of the custom rom's. I don't want Verizon to be able to snoop on my device.
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I hope this feature will get stripped out of the custom rom's. I don't want Verizon to be able to snoop on my device.
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Yes our device as we own it...Verizon acts as they own our device just because we're on their network.their secretly trying to chain US down with this update trying to gather info lol........
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The update is now available. I just checked and I can install it now.
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installed and not noticing any difference, no new options or apps. ill do some tests with wifi because that is what i care most about being fixed.
xceebeex said:
The update is now available. I just checked and I can install it now.
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But, if we are rooted, we don't want to update. Right? Thank-you
right, the safest way to update is to restore back to stock, stock kernel, and DEFINITELY re-lock your bootloader if you have it unlocked.
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But, if we are rooted, we don't want to update. Right? Thank-you
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I am rooted and I just got an update message. Not sure if I should update I don't want to break root. Has anyone else installed this on a rooted device and can comment on this?
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right, the safest way to update is to restore back to stock, stock kernel, and DEFINITELY re-lock your bootloader if you have it unlocked.
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Can you re-root? Just want to know if the root exploits available still work despite the new update.
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right, the safest way to update is to restore back to stock, stock kernel, and DEFINITELY re-lock your bootloader if you have it unlocked.
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Thanks so much. I will probably skip this one then. Sounds like a lot of trouble. lol Have a great week-end!
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I am rooted and I just got an update message. Not sure if I should update I don't want to break root. Has anyone else installed this on a rooted device and can comment on this?
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I wouldn't do it if I were you. Not while rooted....Can brick your phone I heard.
Do not update if u are rooted.
Well if you can't update while rooted, what are you supposed to do if it auto updates? I was just sitting in bed and noticed that my notification went off on my phone and not on my tablet (meaning not email). I checked the phone and if I hadn't noticed it would have auto updated and I am rooted on stock. It said the update would start in 3 minutes after I heard the notification. I deferred until tomorrow and have my phone how I want it, so I really don't want to go back to stock. I suppose I could make a nandroid.
It really scares me though that Verizon almost pushed an update that could have potentially bricked my phone. I don't think that is right, quite honestly.
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For those rooted who don't want the update now here ya go
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitrifle.otablocker
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Hulk0069 said:
For those rooted who don't want the update now here ya go
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitrifle.otablocker
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Is this legit? I would love to do this because I am worried about the auto-updating. I do not want to restore to stock at all.
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I'm using it,I paid for it.so I'm hoping it is legit.seems to be.
Before installing this app,I noticed my phone said downloading vzw update, which I didn't want so I quickly turn mobile data off, search the market for a ota blocker saw this installed enabled and haven't been botherd yet. THIS APP IS ONLY FOR VZW S3 PHONES!! Sorry don't mean to yell lol.
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It tried to update mine and failed as cwm is my recovery but it keeps trying just deferred I'm going for the play store app screw this commie crap. Oh says error 410 prob informs big red I'm rooted w custom recovery and will bill one million dollars .... no make that a billion.. hmmmm
s3 driving an S4
Hulk0069 said:
I'm using it,I paid for it.so I'm hoping it is legit.seems to be.
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O didn't notice it was a paid app because I am on my tablet right now. Hmm. Will have to get out of bed to see if the price is worth it or if I can just defer again. It asked me for an update time and I said 1230pm.
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FYI, just checked my phone for an update and it is now downloading the 357.38MB update. I am not rooted btw
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FYI, just checked my phone for an update and it is now downloading the 357.38MB update. I am not rooted btw
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Is this the apps to SD update? I think the sprint update was about 357MB.
Just did this myself, any idea what it is? Wondering if this is the security patch?...
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Is this the apps to SD update? I think the sprint update was about 357MB.
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still downloading. it took forever to "check for update". Some apps have updates (like Facebook) that give option to add the app to an SD card. This is probably what it is. Im a noob to android btw.. just letting people know an update is out.
I do not think this is wise, but I think the update is a patch that blocks the loki unlock the devs achieved. need to be careful with these updates as the devs have warned us about. I could be wrong here.
Oh well. let us know the outcome if you don't mind.
The Ax says that this is MY OPINION ONLY!
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I do not think this is wise, but I think the update is a patch that blocks the loki unlock the devs achieved. need to be careful with these updates as the devs have warned us about. I could be wrong here.
Oh well. let us know the outcome if you don't mind.
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You are correct - it's usually a good idea to hold off on taking any OTA updates before knowing what they do. To keep from getting OTA updates, use something like Titanium backup to freeze or otherwise disable three specific apps:
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Correct. To block future OTA updates, "Freeze" the following three applications:
AT&T Software update Vxx_x_xxxx_x_x
FWUpgrade x.x.x
LocalFOTA vx_xxxx_x_x
Freezing (with Titanium Backup) will keep them from running, and effectively hide them from the rest of your system. Otherwise, you may find a way to backup and uninstall them completely, but this is more risky if you're ever planning to take an OTA update in the future.
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Apps can now be moved to SD card.. i have a notification that says "Device Management- Connecting to DM server..." and its been like that for a good 5 mins. Wish i can help with more, but again, Im stock and new to android
Can confirm an update also
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I got an upgrade too and it started downloading when I checked but I quickly bought the titanium pro version to freeze the upgrade apps to stop the download until we know if this is some kind of security update
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Any other way to stop it? I'm not rooted, but been tempted too lately. If not, can't change what I've done so no worries.
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I turned off my wifi and it interrupted the update and stopped downloading it. I am not updating till something is released about it.
DroidLife has some info on it
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/0...eed&utm_campaign=Feed:+DroidLife+(Droid+Life)
Mainly a update to KNOX.
Have to see if theres a modem update. If there is thats all thats important for me. And if they patched Loki.
Talked to ATT, app2sd, audio clipping issue with headphones fix, removed a wallpaper and added 2 back, and some msging fix. I think there was a few other things as well, he said a security patch as well, but no real information on what.
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I'll take the risk and attempt to download the patch without letting it install, and post its contents here. Wish me luck.
Well, plenty of warning has been given about waiting to apply this update until it is cleared as safe, so if anyone decides to ignore the warnings, too bad. If it's safe, it'll be known soon enough. I'm just wondering how many other threads will be made about it...anyone taking bets?
Anyone from AT&T get the update yet?
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Yes
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Yea I would definitely hold off on this update considering how long AT&T has had time now to play with it. Even an above post said the ATT rep said it was also a security update with no other info. Seems suspicious...
Be wise in your choices gentlemen; that's all I have to say
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Yes
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Yeah I got the update but disconnected from wifi. Don't want to download it until I know what it is
I337UCUAMF3, MF3 baseband
Kernel June 5th build
New Battery Manager, Data Manager apps (just shortcut to setting menu)
Looks like same as I9505 MF8 build
Secure Boot status.. KNOX thingy for enterprise MDM only so no worries
Can someone upload only the baseband/modem so the rest of us can flash?
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Looks like att is rolling out an update right now. Here is a link about it:
http://m.androidcentral.com/att-lg-g2-gets-quick-15mb-update-support-future-updates
I have included a screenshot also.
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As usual kids, if you've rooted and put on a custom recovery or otherwise modified your ROM, DO NOT UPDATE.
And if you plan on rooting in the future, I also advise you to not update. See if the new version can be rooted with the current tools. Loki and the adb exploit have changed on some of the later versions.
LOL
Updating from 10o to 10q.
I don't have high hope seeing KK anytime soon.
Let's see.
Anyone have the radio from the update? I read that there is a new baseband...
I just got this also. Don't see much difference
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Just when i was about to root and install a custom rom too....i'll see how this version is. Hopefully it fixes the battery drain AT&T background apps have been causing.
Anyone know how to turn off the auto update? I just downloaded like 750mb without realizing it. That's not cool.
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I just got this also. Don't see much difference
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Can you post the screenshot?
I just want to see whether the baseband different.
Update: ignore my post, overlook the OP one.
Anyway, based on what OP posted, only Software version changed from 10o to 10q, the baseband is the same.
Auto Download & Install
My G2 automatically downloaded this update and tried to install it, but caused a boot-loop with TWRP.
It was charging in another room so I had not accepted any requests to update, if there were any.
It is fixed, but I am angry that it downloaded and attempted to INSTALL the update on its own.
This is true!!! Only message I got was installing in 30 sec
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the update only has the support for future updates for the g2,meaning, that it is most likely setting up for the 4.4 update. who knows when thats gonna happen though. hopefully soon
I guess this explains why my phone mysteriously booted into TWRP and i went into a bootloop while the phone was in my pocket during a meeting. I was able to fix it by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696 Hope this helps anyone in need.
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My G2 automatically downloaded this update and tried to install it
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Well that sucks.
We here in hawaii havent got it. Well at least i didnt. If it makes no visible difference then i can wait.
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I guess this explains why my phone mysteriously booted into TWRP and i went into a bootloop while the phone was in my pocket during a meeting. I was able to fix it by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696 Hope this helps anyone in need.
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Thank you for posting that link, it saved me as well. I'm furious that they forced the update on us like this
This happened to me as well, didn't see the post with the fix before I had already wiped all my data and such. Hope others see the post
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Thank you for posting that link, it saved me as well. I'm furious that they forced the update on us like this
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No problem! Glad I could help. :victory:
I do have a (possibly stupid) question, if I take this update while having root, but no custom recovery, should I expect havoc?
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i have yet to see this update?????
neither do I.
Not a big deal, either.
File location?
Does anyone know where the update is located?
Is it "dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota"?
I have a rooted droid ultra and I was wondering how I can't block the update notifications and all. Any help would be appreciated
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Cgordon17 said:
I have a rooted droid ultra and I was wondering how I can't block the update notifications and all. Any help would be appreciated
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Use titanium backup to freeze the app MotorolaOTA
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Does it mean that soak test went live?
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Use titanium backup to freeze the app MotorolaOTA
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Thank you! Also do you know how to delete the update file since it already downloaded. I need the extra space
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Dragon31337 said:
Does it mean that soak test went live?
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The OTA is already rolling out this week I received mine during lunch today
Can anyone give all the apps that need to be frozen ? I have already froze the Motorola ota is there anymore I need to stop cause I'm very happy with 4.4 and w/p off + permanent root
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Can anyone give all the apps that need to be frozen ? I have already froze the Motorola ota is there anymore I need to stop cause I'm very happy with 4.4 and w/p off + permanent root
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I guess I'd also be interested in this, since I'm sick of seeing the update notification, but don't want to lose native tethering/root/gravitybox (if I can keep all three of those with 4.4.4, please help me figure out how, but it seems the write protection gets turned back on, so at the very least, I'd be losing xposed/gravitybox).
Haven't ever had Titanium backup installed or frozen anything, is it a free app? Or is there another way to do it?
Have to freeze Motorola OTA in titanium then in root browser go to the system cache and delete the OTA file.
I finally found them with the android tuner app from the app market and froze them
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And I used ROM Toolbox and froze the Motorola OTA app/apk.
It has worked fine for me for the last three-four days.
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Thank you! Also do you know how to delete the update file since it already downloaded. I need the extra space
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i would like to know the location of the downloaded update as well.
teerout said:
i would like to know the location of the downloaded update as well.
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Come on man. I answered that 3 posts above yours. Gotta read first.
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Come on man. I answered that 3 posts above yours. Gotta read first.
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hey thanks snake. I DID read that, guess its my comprehension that needs help. I didn't follow your post that the second half was directing to the downloaded file.
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hey thanks snake. I DID read that, guess its my comprehension that needs help. I didn't follow your post that the second half was directing to the downloaded file.
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Yeah, use root browser navigate to system then cache. Should be there.
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Yeah, use root browser navigate to system then cache. Should be there.
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I looked in system/cache when I was taking the update to 4.4.4 and did not see anything there... Now that I'm in 4.4.4 I don't even see a cache folder under system
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I looked in system/cache when I was taking the update to 4.4.4 and did not see anything there... Now that I'm in 4.4.4 I don't even see a cache folder under system
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My mistake. Its actually just under cache on the root of the device. Not under the system folder. But the file is auto deleted after updating