Hello,
I have a Nexus 5 and installed Android 6.0 OTA and I rooted the phone. I recently got a notice for Android system update (2.5MB) and I have a problem with the update I suppose because of that root.
Update gets downloaded, the device restarts and then on the screen I get an error.
Does anyone know what the problem is and how to make the update?
Thanks!
Yes, I think a great number of people know the answer... I had to ask the same question myself a long time ago.
Since Android 5 (I think) the OTA process looks at the entire system for any changes to the ROM partitions, and it will update only if the ROM is intact and unchanged. Root changes the ROM, therefore no update.
I believe that you can update manually by flashing just the system partition, but you'll then have to re-root the phone.
It was precisely for this reason that I got fed up with root, despite its many advantages, and now run encrypted, unrooted, and with Netguard firewall protecting at least some of my privacy.
NoOne12 said:
Hello,
I have a Nexus 5 and installed Android 6.0 OTA and I rooted the phone. I recently got a notice for Android system update (2.5MB) and I have a problem with the update I suppose because of that root.
Update gets downloaded, the device restarts and then on the screen I get an error.
Does anyone know what the problem is and how to make the update?
Thanks!
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u should update before making any changes in the system folder or to the recovery.
You should not take the OTA updates while rooted.
One solution would be to download the factory image for the update and fastboot flash system.img from the download, wipe cache, then reinstall supersu.
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Hi all,
Looking for some advice please as a newbie to Android.
I have a Nexus 5 32gb on order that is being delivered any day now.
My assumption is that when I turn it on, it will have Android 4.4 installed as default.
I intend to immediately root my device prior to setting it up with all my personal data etc.
My questions are:
Do I install the 4.4.2 update OTA prior to rooting the device? I imagine this would make the most sense as there may not be further updates for a while - is this right?
If I do install the 4.4.2 update OTA and then root the device - for future updates, do I then have to install a 'Custom Rom'? - for example if/when Android upgrades to 4.5
Are there some good guides showing how to install a stock/vanilla Android upgrade?
If/when I install a 'Custom Rom' of 4.5 , what would happen to my root priviledges? I assume they would disappear? what then?
Is there a good repo/site for stock/vanilla Android OS?
Many thanks in advance,
litfoo
You'll want to first update to 4.4.2, as it will save a bit of time.
What happened with my Nexus is I rooted it while on the 4.4.1 update, and then when 4.4.2 came around, I was able to use OTA which installed it through TWRP. I had to re-root my device and reinstall TWRP after this.
There are guides on how to sideload OTA updates, which is a way to update android.
Most custom roms will come with root, so you may not have to re-root.
Factory nexus 5 images are available here
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
amcgavin said:
You'll want to first update to 4.4.2, as it will save a bit of time.
What happened with my Nexus is I rooted it while on the 4.4.1 update, and then when 4.4.2 came around, I was able to use OTA which installed it through TWRP. I had to re-root my device and reinstall TWRP after this.
There are guides on how to sideload OTA updates, which is a way to update android.
Most custom roms will come with root, so you may not have to re-root.
Factory nexus 5 images are available here
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Many thanks for this .
So - once rooted, I can flash device with an updated Factory Nexus 5 image? If yes, I assume this will lose root?
If I wanted a custom rom of a factory Nexus5 image, but with root - where's the best place to find these and what are the most popular ones?
Cheers,
litfoo
Hi folks,
I received the OTA update notification for Android 5 yesterday, downloaded it and while installing it - I received an error and the device restarted to normal Android mode (Kitkat 4.4.4 - Nexus 5). I dont know what went wrong, the OTA notification is gone now. And I tried many times for updating the device via OTA, but there is no update information.
Wanted to know the following things:
1. Does any one had similar problems like this?
2. What really went wrong?
3. Will I get the OTA update or should I follow any of the manual method?
PS: Device Used : Nexus 5 - running Kitkat 4.4.4 - Rooted via TowelRoot - Stock ROM
If you feel I miss any major inputs, please do comment, so I can add it.
TIA Have a Great day !!
If it failed chances are you've made a change to a system app/file which is why it's failing. You have to be 100% stock to successfully apply an OTA update
Thanks for the quick response !!
EddyOS said:
If it failed chances are you've made a change to a system app/file which is why it's failing. You have to be 100% stock to successfully apply an OTA update
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Thanks for the quick response !!
Does unroot help in here? How about unroot and factory reset?
Will I get the OTA anyway?
gladijames said:
Thanks for the quick response !!
Does unroot help in here? How about unroot and factory reset?
Will I get the OTA anyway?
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If you're the chosen one then, yes, you should get it again.
I downloaded the 5.0.1 update on Nexus 5. But I decided not to install it. I deleted the update.zip from /cache/update.zip. However, now, anytime I go to Settings -> About -> System Updates, it says the 5.0.1 update is downloaded and I need to restart to install it.
When I click on that, nothing happens as OTA file does not exists any more.
Can someone help me clear that mark as I will not get the 5.1 OTA?
or can someone create a simple update.zip for me (which does essentially nothing but does a printf or echo) so Phone will find a zip and it will mark the OTA as successfully installed.
Any help is appreciated.
Shameless bump. Any help to remove the update ready to download and install?
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Not sure what you are after. I think it's the notification of an update. I froze updates in the system.
Why don't you download a 5.1 zip to get rid of the problems in 5.01?
You would get rid of the notification too."Lite ROM "is superb and stock, with minimal Gapps. You could change your rom build no. So the updater checks and thinks you are up to date. I'd go for the rom. I'm on it and it's the best lollipop I've had.
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zerosum0 said:
Not sure what you are after. I think it's the notification of an update. I froze updates in the system.
Why don't you download a 5.1 zip to get rid of the problems in 5.01?
You would get rid of the notification too."Lite ROM "is superb and stock, with minimal Gapps. You could change your rom build no. So the updater checks and thinks you are up to date. I'd go for the rom. I'm on it and it's the best lollipop I've had.
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Thanks. I am still waiting on before I can put 5.1
So, I was thinking if I flash a standard update.zip (which does nothing except echo) so that I can check for future updates.
This is the best way to get the word on updates! They scan googles Github!
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Hi everyone!
I've just received and successfully installed a system update for Android 5.1.1 and it says exactly zero about itself. Even Android's version hasn't changed.
Does anyone have any idea what it fixes? I surmise it fixes two recent holes but 10MB sounds a little too much for that.
I also got but nothing happened
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I got it, I'm updating manually since for some reason my phone never wants to update the regular way.
It addresses the Stagefright vulnerability
How can I apply this update manually?
It doesn't apply automatically - there are no errors, nothing. I've rebooted my phone three times already and it wants to install it again.
ApTeM said:
How can I apply this update manually?
It doesn't apply automatically - there are no errors, nothing. I've rebooted my phone three times already and it wants to install it again.
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flash it through ADB
I use this thread as reference just to make sure I don't miss any step but there are a few others threads like this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-update-rooted-device-to-5-1-lmy47d-t3050789
OTA install error
I got the OTA notification to download & install the Stagefright patch. Every time I try to install it, it says "error!" shortly after it starts to install and shows the android with a red exclamation point.
My nexus 5 is stock & unrooted.
Any idea what's causing this and how to force the install? If not, I can sideload OTA with ADB later tonight.
Thanks!
I think the build number should have changed to LMY48I.
vagosto said:
flash it through ADB
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adb fastboot
I've had my first freeze and first complete blackout since this small update
This should be the monthly update mentioned on main page
This update is worthless: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/0...efright_fix_wont_be_resolved_until_september/
I will skip it.
Just wondering if I'll be able to take an OTA update from 6.0 to 6.0.1 whenever it is available? I received a message saying a software update was available and when I told it to install it, it rebooted into TWRP, checked the current software for about 3 minutes, then rebooted? Upon looking, I am still on 6.0? I had the system check to see if there was still an update available, but it said there was nothing. Maybe it was just a radio update? I am anxiously awaiting the update so that I may install Xposed. Any input would be greatly appreciated :good:
AT+T US Unlocked
Rooted/S-off
6.0
1.10.502.3
You can't take OTAs with rooted phones and twrp. The OTA looks at the system partition and if anything is changed...it will not install.
You have to either take a backup somebody made with the OTA/stock basically. Flash it via TWRP. Or RUU back to the lastest for your phone. Then, take all OTA updates, then TWRP, Format Data, then SuperSU again, reboot...start/restore phone.
There is no easy way without Dev support/Custom Roms to get latest bases/OTAs right now without wiping/starting over somehow.
This is why having devs creating Roms is really a luxury. Because they already have the proven installer/Rom customized. They will then take OTAs/new bases, roll that into their Rom, and you just do an update/flash, like Viper, and not lose anything, and no need to wipe.
Likely never to happen with this phone since Devs really only work on the Mainline/Flagship M models, like M8/M9/M10 etc...