Database Info

[Q] rooted nexus s and ota update

I just received the ota for 2.3.4 . Im wondering if my rooted phone will update correctly, Im still rooted on 2.3.2 stock rom, now my issue is that when i rooted the phone i didnt rename the recovery img or whatever it is your suppose to do... I never lost root, i just couldn't boot into recovery.( it was my first time rooting and im surprised it didn't brick in the first place so i didn't wanna go back in and F it up anymore)
now i know if i let the update install i will loose the root, i'm not really worried about that I just want to know if it will install correctly? and also if it does will my phone basically be like a new nexus s out of the box? like will i loose all my data,pics, music all that good stuff??

Just update it manually..and no u won't lose anything..!!
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

soggyflakes said:
I just received the ota for 2.3.4 . Im wondering if my rooted phone will update correctly, Im still rooted on 2.3.2 stock rom, now my issue is that when i rooted the phone i didnt rename the recovery img or whatever it is your suppose to do... I never lost root, i just couldn't boot into recovery.( it was my first time rooting and im surprised it didn't brick in the first place so i didn't wanna go back in and F it up anymore)
now i know if i let the update install i will loose the root, i'm not really worried about that I just want to know if it will install correctly? and also if it does will my phone basically be like a new nexus s out of the box? like will i loose all my data,pics, music all that good stuff??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you do the OTA, you will lose root. Do it manually.
I mean seriously, you've managed to root your phone. The idea of puttiing the 2 files in your sd card (the 2.3.4 update zip file and the su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip file) shouldn't sound too hard to do.
After flashing the update via clockwork recovery...
(Note: if you try and install it via Rom Manager it will reboot by itself after installing the update. Therefore, losing root. So I suggest doing it manually: powering down and going into recovery mode.)
Instead of pressing on reboot you would then go and flashing the other file (su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip) that's already in there.
Once that's done you can reboot.
(This maintain permanent root.)
Download and install Root Explorer app from Android Market
Open Root Explorer and navigate to etc directory
Tap on the gray box that says Mount R/W
Tap and hold on the file install-recovery.sh and rename this file to install-recovery.sh.old
Once renamed, download and install the app called ROM Manager from Android Market
Once installed, open ROM Manager app and choose Flash ClockworkMod Recovery option.
Now you have 2.3.4 and permanent root. Don't make it harder than what it seems.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App

Ok lets say for retard purposes I wanted to loose root, updating would install correctly? I'm asking because I plan on getting the sensation when it comes out and I think it would be easier selling a stock phone.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

can anyone confirm that the update will install correctly with no errors ??

Yes it will install fine and remove root for you.

soggyflakes said:
can anyone confirm that the update will install correctly with no errors ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. You will lose root and be completely stock.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App

I am new to the nexus as I just switched mtg epic for a nexus 4g. Is there any workaround for facebook contact synching issues? I cannot add facebook to my accounts and synch menu. Still living the phone though
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA App

rickthrust said:
I am new to the nexus as I just switched mtg epic for a nexus 4g. Is there any workaround for facebook contact synching issues? I cannot add facebook to my accounts and synch menu. Still living the phone though
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First of all welcome to the Nexus S threads!
Did you download the facebook app?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App

I cannot update my phone with OTA, my phone is rooted.
And I do not really know what to do, I bought my phone rooted, second hand.

If your phone is Rooted, it will not take the OTA update, you have to be Stock!

linushsu said:
I cannot update my phone with OTA, my phone is rooted.
And I do not really know what to do, I bought my phone rooted, second hand.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rooted you say, eh?!
What are you running? Does it have clockwork recovery, Install rom manager and it should say your latest recovery.
What model do you have? What android version are you running?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App

[OTA] AT&T 1.85.502.3 Zip File

*** IF YOU HAVEN'T ROOTED YET DON'T DELAY....TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE !!! SEE POST #2 In this thread ***
My AT&T HTC One X got the 1.85 OTA notification update. I didn't install it. I have extracted it from my Download folder for others to benefit from and uploaded it to the link below.
http://www.fileswap.com/dl/PA8D46w9HU/
The Full File name is: OTA_Evita_UL_Cingular_US_1.85.502.3_R2_NEW_NFCPHONESTORAGE-1.73.502.1_release_263287jkmeqj8u75z409z9.zip as it was sitting in my Download folder.
I don't know how to use it. Perhaps someone else can provide further details on how to use this. Maybe start by moving this file to your Download folder and then checking for updates and it might see that the file is already there waiting in the Download folder....my guess. I'll update this post when more information is available.
I'm willing to bet this only works for those phones that are running 1.73. I started this thread because there was a lot of people on 1.73 complaining that they got the notification but that the file never downloaded for them.
EDIT:
ALTERNATIVE - HOW TO STOP THE UPDATE...to quote robertmoore208....
Download don't install, then use file manager or USB to remove the update from your phone .. simple as that .. no more update, no more notices
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks robertmoore208!

***WARNING IMPORTANT **** If you are on 1.73 and you have chosen to delay the upgrade because you don't want to lose root you can only delay like 3 times. I just delayed for the like the 3rd time having chosen 8 hour delay each time. This last time I got a warning that I would not be able to delay it after the next 8 hours and that the upgrade would install.
So if you want to keep root it has already been reported that you can install OTA RootKeeper and if you use that to backup root and then do the OTA you will be able to keep root after the OTA update.
****** SO IF YOU HAVEN'T ROOTED YET and you are on 1.73 YOU BETTER ROOT NOW !!!! Because you can't root after upgrading to 1.85 unless you took prior precautions ******
......OR MAYBE ???.....all you need to do is delete the OTA zip file from your /sdcard/download/ folder ????????
EDIT: Yes, according to robertmoore208 all you have to do is delete the file!

Good info. Thanks!
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

I dont seem to have that problem (Rogers)

Any smart developer spot the light on how to use this ota zip?

equlizer said:
I dont seem to have that problem (Rogers)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Equlizer have you gotten the update from Rogers?

Nope. Its never asked me and i see no updates when i look.

What I did .... Download don't install, then use file manager or USB to remove the update from your phone .. simple as that .. no more update, no more notices
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

galfert said:
***WARNING IMPORTANT **** If you are on 1.73 and you have chosen to delay the upgrade because you don't want to lose root you can only delay like 3 times. I just delayed for the like the 3rd time having chosen 8 hour delay each time. This last time I got a warning that I would not be able to delay it after the next 8 hours and that the upgrade would install.
So if you want to keep root it has already been reported that you can install OTA RootKeeper and if you use that to backup root and then do the OTA you will be able to keep root after the OTA update.
****** SO IF YOU HAVEN'T ROOTED YET and you are on 1.73 YOU BETTER ROOT NOW !!!! Because you can't root after upgrading to 1.85 unless you took prior precautions ******
......OR MAYBE ???.....all you need to do is delete the OTA zip file from your /sdcard/download/ folder ????????
EDIT: Yes, according to robertmoore208 all you have to do is delete the file!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So with this rootkeeper i can upgrade to 1.85 and maintain my root?
Or at the very least, Will my build.prop edit for removing htclinkify be overwritten with the OTA?

galfert said:
*** IF YOU HAVEN'T ROOTED YET DON'T DELAY....TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE !!! SEE POST...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Or.... You can turn off all AT&T bs and receive no updates, and never worried about forced updating crapola
I guess coming from dx world I learned my lesson and shut off all carrier and manufacturer related apps/ programs...
Fu att I'll update when I want, not when you want...take that AT&T!
sent from my hoXl
can't play my geetahr with out a geetahr string!

freakboy13 said:
Or.... You can turn off all AT&T bs and receive no updates, and never worried about forced updating crapola
I guess coming from dx world I learned my lesson and shut off all carrier and manufacturer related apps/ programs...
Fu att I'll update when I want, not when you want...take that AT&T!
sent from my hoXl
can't play my geetahr with out a geetahr string!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dont mind updates, as long as my phone doesnt have the htclinkify garbage on it ill be happy.

robstunner said:
So with this rootkeeper i can upgrade to 1.85 and maintain my root?
Or at the very least, Will my build.prop edit for removing htclinkify be overwritten with the OTA?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. You can use rootkeeper to maintain root through the update. I did It this morning.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

azturbomini said:
Yes. You can use rootkeeper to maintain root through the update. I did It this morning.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah, it wouldnt update anyway. hmph....

How do you do this I'm a noob
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA

can someone please help and share how to update with this downloaded file? i have 1.73 still and basically my phone can download the update but when it tries to install it alwys always fails. so i want to install with this

You can't this is for devs go here to the resource guide you will find everything you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Sent from my Nocturnalized Beast

What to do. 4.4.2 Kitkat keeps getting pushed to me

I'm currently rooted via towelroot and keep getting the OTA 4.4.2 update pushed to me. I can't defer. What would happen if I accepted and if I can't how do I work around it. Thanks
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app

disregard

SHAK3R said:
I'm currently rooted via towelroot and keep getting the OTA 4.4.2 update pushed to me. I can't defer. What would happen if I accepted and if I can't how do I work around it. Thanks
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use titanium backup to delete the software update files and you'll never be prompted again.

I think I s called SDM if I remember right. There may be a second process to freeze so someone please chime in if that's true.

Thanks for the responses. If I were to delete the files I would need to know which ones to get rid of.
Also if I just download the OTA will it mess up my phone. Would I lose root if I install the ota and if I do lose root can I just use towelroot again?
I'm not that big into roms and such. Just stock root so I can tether.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app

Just scared myself. I accidentally accepted the ota cause it pops up randomly as and I hit the install as I was typing.
It attempted to install. Phone booted up after what looked like it installed and said "update unsuccessful" I still have root ad of now.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app

SHAK3R said:
Thanks for the responses. If I were to delete the files I would need to know which ones to get rid of.
Also if I just download the OTA will it mess up my phone. Would I lose root if I install the ota and if I do lose root can I just use towelroot again?
I'm not that big into roms and such. Just stock root so I can tether.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Freeze or uninstall the system app "sdm 1.0" using your preferred File Explorer or Titanium Backup. This will stop future OTA prompts. Additionally, any manual attempt to check for a software update will automatically cause Settings to force close.
Root is still possible on KitKat VRUDNE1 OTA. You just need to use Towelroot to gain root access. There is no bootloader unlock exploit.
You'll also want to go to /cache/fota and delete the update.zip for the OTA.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4

SlimSnoopOS said:
Freeze or uninstall the system app "sdm 1.0" using your preferred File Explorer or Titanium Backup. This will stop future OTA prompts. Additionally, any manual attempt to check for a software update will automatically cause Settings to force close.
Root is still possible on KitKat VRUDNE1 OTA. You just need to use Towelroot to gain root access. There is no bootloader unlock exploit.
You'll also want to go to /cache/fota and delete the update.zip for the OTA.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks slim,
If I could just write back and make sure I understand you right.
If I want just d/l the ota I need to delete the update zip. Check for the ota and install it then run towelroot to root again?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app

SHAK3R said:
Thanks slim,
If I could just write back and make sure I understand you right.
If I want just d/l the ota I need to delete the update zip. Check for the ota and install it then run towelroot to root again?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want the KitKat OTA, it's probably easier for you to use Odin to flash the most wipe VRUDNE1 tar from Open1your1eyes0 VRUDNE1 thread. Here is his thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795659
You can download Odin from the first post here. Make sure to flash the VRUDNE1 tar in the "PDA" field once Odin is running on your computer.
The VRUDNE1 OTA will not install because you are rooted and even after unrooting, it has a tendency to still fail. Odin is a Windows only program. It does not work on OSX.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4

System>etc>security>otacerts.zip. Rename it to otacerts.zip.bak

sfobrien said:
System>etc>security>otacerts.zip. Rename it to otacerts.zip.bak
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
May I ask, what does this do that renaming "sdm 1.0" does not already do? I have seen it mentioned before but am never clear on its effects.

SlimSnoopOS said:
May I ask, what does this do that renaming "sdm 1.0" does not already do? I have seen it mentioned before but am never clear on its effects.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is just another way of doing it. Some folks don't use TB so this method will work for them. I have done both in the past just because.

sfobrien said:
It is just another way of doing it. Some folks don't use TB so this method will work for them. I have done both in the past just because.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Appreciate that explanation
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4

[Q] Any Reason NOT to take the .608?

I’ve been using an old D2G on wifi only for years now. Just today I randomly decided to “check updates”. It popped up with the .608 update and now won’t stop bugging me about it. Until now I was never notified of an update, but I fear I have unleashed the update monster.
Is there any reason to not accept the .608 OTA? I’ve been burned by OTAs in the past, so I’m reluctant to accept this. At some point it would be nice to have root access and even possibly install KK if that’s ever developed.
I'm currently on Android 2.2 (sys 2.4.330)

608 isn't even the last one 629 is.
Should be fine, or root and
Edit;
To stop Motorola Updates
Rename /system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.apk to BlurUpdater_VZW.apk.bak.
Rename /system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.odex to
BlurUpdater_VZW.odex.bak.
Rename /system/app/FOTA.apk to FOTA.apk.bak
Rename /system/app/ FOTA.odex to FOTA.odex.bak
reboot, wipe cache
Not all of those apply to 608
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

sd_shadow said:
608 isn't even the last one 629 is.
Should be fine, or root and
Rename /system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.apk to BlurUpdater_VZW.apk.bak.
Rename /system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.odex to
BlurUpdater_VZW.odex.bak.
Rename /system/app/FOTA.apk to FOTA.apk.bak
Rename /system/app/ FOTA.odex to FOTA.odex.bak
reboot, wipe cache
Not all of those apply to 608
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So you're saying it's ok to take the .608 OTA given that I want to root or possibly flash KK in the future. The file renames are just a solution to prevent the update notifier from bugging me about .629, correct?

TheAscension said:
So you're saying it's ok to take the .608 OTA given that I want to root or possibly flash KK in the future. The file renames are just a solution to prevent the update notifier from bugging me about .629, correct?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
all Droid 2 global system versions are rootable, but once on 629 you can not go back to older versions.
but even with 629, a KitKat or lollipop rom (if there ever is one) should install fine.

Can't install Marshmallow

Hi,
I just got a notification on my Z3 saying that Marshmallow-update is available. When I first tried to download it, it said I needed more space. I now have 1.84GB available (the update is about 980mb). When I install it, it reboots and I see the update screen. Then it suddenly boots back into phone and says "The update could not be installed. Try again."
Do I need even more space? The phone is rooted, in case that matters.

I have same issue with Hydro Icon update to lollipop. Is it because the phone doesn't have service? (Which might be my problem.)
Sent from my KYOCERA-C6745 using Tapatalk

RealWelder said:
I have same issue with Hydro Icon update to lollipop. Is it because the phone doesn't have service? (Which might be my problem.)
Sent from my KYOCERA-C6745 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have service, never had issues with updates. Im thinking either its lack of space (while the update is 980mb, and I do have more than that, it might be a compromised file?) Other than that it might be because its rooted, but I have no idea to be honest.

I could be... My Icon is rooted too... Maybe that IS stopping it.
Sent from my KYOCERA-C6745 using Tapatalk

RealWelder said:
I could be... My Icon is rooted too... Maybe that IS stopping it.
Sent from my KYOCERA-C6745 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just read up on it and it seems you cant get OTA updates if you have a rooted phone. You need to flash original firmware (which I assume completely wipes your phone, so remember to backup). After that, you can get the OTA update.
Also make sure its the correct original firmware you get for your specific model (ie. for my Z3 there are different firmwares for different models).

Thanks. Good piece of info right there... All I did was root so I assume if I unroot I'll be able to get the update.
Sent from my KYOCERA-C6745 using Tapatalk

RealWelder said:
Thanks. Good piece of info right there... All I did was root so I assume if I unroot I'll be able to get the update.
Sent from my KYOCERA-C6745 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, you will. How it is done is different from phone to phone though I believe. Just make sure you get the correct firmware!!!
Im gonna wait to update for now, since it seems Sony's Stamina Mode still isn't on MM at the moment.