OK...I've had this phone for a month and a half and today was the third software update notification I've gotten. REALLY? I've installed both the other updates, and I don't want to be forced to install any more. "I" want to decide when to update, not anyone else. I've turned off all notifications....how do I keep the phone from auto-updating? I've learned how to get to the developer options...turned off auto updates, but they still show up. Is there a way to REALLY turn them off, or am I at the mercy of AT&T and Samsung?
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Some GTablet users are running into a problem with the machine going into hibernate mode while downloading the update - especially now that the traffic is picking up as more people are updating. If you haven't done so yet, be sure to set your hibernation setting to NEVER before beginning the update.
If you have modded your GTablet to the point that you can no longer receive OTA updates, keep an eye out on the Viewsonic Gtablet site... rumor has it that they will be releasing a link to download the new image along with instructions for those who can't update via OTA.
Also, keep your eyes peeled for that kernel source!
Many Thanks! That was exactly the problem. I did as you suggested, and was able to download the upgrade on the very first try... after over an hr. of trying. Thanks!
LittleBirds said:
Some GTablet users are running into a problem with the machine going into hibernate mode while downloading the update - especially now that the traffic is picking up as more people are updating. If you haven't done so yet, be sure to set your hibernation setting to NEVER before beginning the update.
If you have modded your GTablet to the point that you can no longer receive OTA updates, keep an eye out on the Viewsonic Gtablet site... rumor has it that they will be releasing a link to download the new image along with instructions for those who can't update via OTA.
Also, keep your eyes peeled for that kernel source!
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Hi,
Where's that hibernation setting?
Jim
Not Poisitive but Try Display
From Settings, Display/Screen Timeout/Never
I believe another way to keep your tab alive while charging and still have hibernate when unplugged from the charger is,
settings, applications, development, stay awake.
Screen will never sleep while charging.
Hi,
I am in Belgium, my phone is unbranded, I bought it in around may, and everything was working fine.
I do have 1.29 that I upgraded OTA, the problem is the device loves to restart itself.
I thought it might be just the sim card not sitting well, i take it out, out of the blue, not very often, will restart itself.
sometimes, it even gives a message, something like, if you don't do anything the device will restart itself in 5 seconds or something like, or sometimes, just restarts.
the most annoying problem is , when I turn on the camera app, in 5 seconds, even if you don't move the camera will initiate a freeze and restart.
if you re quick enough to go to gallery, for some reason, and when u get back to camera, it is fine, until you decide to restart the phone.
One reason I bought this phone is its camera, right, and when you need it, it is not there.
To make sure, I went ahead and did a factory reset, guess what, nothing has changed.
I turned of geolocation, gps etc, nothing is helping.wifi is off.
i turned on airplane mode, it doesn't help.
I never rooted it or anything.
It seems to happen more frequently if the battery is around orange level.
I sent error report like 50 times to htc, perhaps, i thought it might take their attention.
Can you guys suggest something about it???
ozdemirhan said:
Hi,
I am in Belgium, my phone is unbranded, I bought it in around may, and everything was working fine.
I do have 1.29 that I upgraded OTA, the problem is the device loves to restart itself.
I thought it might be just the sim card not sitting well, i take it out, out of the blue, not very often, will restart itself.
sometimes, it even gives a message, something like, if you don't do anything the device will restart itself in 5 seconds or something like, or sometimes, just restarts.
the most annoying problem is , when I turn on the camera app, in 5 seconds, even if you don't move the camera will initiate a freeze and restart.
if you re quick enough to go to gallery, for some reason, and when u get back to camera, it is fine, until you decide to restart the phone.
One reason I bought this phone is its camera, right, and when you need it, it is not there.
To make sure, I went ahead and did a factory reset, guess what, nothing has changed.
I turned of geolocation, gps etc, nothing is helping.wifi is off.
i turned on airplane mode, it doesn't help.
I never rooted it or anything.
It seems to happen more frequently if the battery is around orange level.
I sent error report like 50 times to htc, perhaps, i thought it might take their attention.
Can you guys suggest something about it???
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Perhaps, you guys want to keep this, because, I have this problem solved with todays OTA update to 4.0.4 by htc.
So I SWEAR I saw this mentioned somewhere earlier today but after searching I can't seem to locate it.
As the title says. I have Automatic system updates turned OFF. Turned that off right after I got it unlocked and rooted.
Verizon Pixel XL NDE63P
Today I get a notification regarding Android 7.1 Update. I didn't tap on it, couldn't clear it. Was concerned that the update might auto install without my permission or something. Well that hasn't happened, and NOW the notification is gone. I don't want to update yet...
I was thinking that turning off automatic system updates would mean it wouldn't even check to know there was an update. Am I going to be living with a nag that comes back with a hair trigger update button. Had that on Samsungs in the past. Will make you crazy always having to tell it NO try tomorrow every day...
Just wanted to see if anyone had seen this behavior or if I was just loosing my marbles here.
Thanks!
Screwit, just sideloaded the update. Everything is good, unlocked, rooted, customer kernel etc...
new update available. says "security , new device features " , its the android june security patch and possibly a new feature
If your using the no root hotspot it still works through update!!
It installs weird too after rebooting it restarts then the screen will black out and say "installing applications"
then it will say software is custom until the update notification at the top stops. even though it already popped up a toast that said successfully upgraded yet that still has to fill up (in the notification) then it all goes to normal seems smoother than ever
I am applying it right now, will follow up if I run across any issues.
Whentheworldends said:
I am applying it right now, will follow up if I run across any issues.
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How big was the download?
297.58 mb
Trueno22 said:
297.58 mb
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Thanks. So there is more than just security patch in it at that size.
All I know is the last update(not this one) broke my phone, My system app crashed randomly, vibration would continue to vibrate after calls were answered, very slow response and frequent random resets. Notifications would either not appear or not disappear. One time I lost all my home screen apps. The problems were so severe I decided to upgrade to the S8.
After this update my phone runs like new.... too bad I already decided to buy the new S8.... although my 'excuse' for needing it apparently has been fixed by this update, Now I just want the S8.
Mardibob said:
All I know is the last update(not this one) broke my phone, My system app crashed randomly, vibration would continue to vibrate after calls were answered, very slow response and frequent random resets. Notifications would either not appear or not disappear. One time I lost all my home screen apps. The problems were so severe I decided to upgrade to the S8.
After this update my phone runs like new.... too bad I already decided to buy the new S8.... although my 'excuse' for needing it apparently has been fixed by this update, Now I just want the S8.
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yeah mines running smooth as butter. Just a note if you have that problem again (vibration etc) go into Stock recovery and clear cache it fixes it
So last night, I must have received the TMob version of OOS 9.5.6, and it caused my entire phone reboot overnight. Unfortunately, this also prevented my alarm clock from going off in the morning! I definitely cannot have that happen again. I'd like to install the updates on my own schedule.
However, when I got into system update options, there's no setting to disable this? In developer options, there's a setting to disable automatic installation upon reboot, but that doesn't sound like the same thing. I've never encountered something like this, as every phone I've owned before this always allowed you to control how updates were received. Any clues?
Only thing I can think of is the first toggle in the screenshot I've attached.
rickysidhu_ said:
Only thing I can think of is the first toggle in the screenshot I've attached.
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Yep, that's the one I toggled. It sounds like it only prevents the installation upon reboot, and not something to actually stop it from rebooting. I'm unsure.
I believe that it will not download and update the phone until you go in to software updates and tap the download and update button.
smo69 said:
So last night, I must have received the TMob version of OOS 9.5.6, and it caused my entire phone reboot overnight. Unfortunately, this also prevented my alarm clock from going off in the morning! I definitely cannot have that happen again. I'd like to install the updates on my own schedule.
However, when I got into system update options, there's no setting to disable this? In developer options, there's a setting to disable automatic installation upon reboot, but that doesn't sound like the same thing. I've never encountered something like this, as every phone I've owned before this always allowed you to control how updates were received. Any clues?
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It was like that on 6t as well. TMobile force installs even if you turn off automatic updates.
Alot of people were reporting using the phone then out of nowhere random reboot then "congratulations your software has been updated to whatever"
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It was like that on 6t as well. TMobile force installs even if you turn off automatic updates.
Alot of people were reporting using the phone then out of nowhere random reboot then "congratulations your software has been updated to whatever"
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This is a major dealbreaker for me. I merely wanted the TMob version so that I could use the HD calling without issue, but I can't just have automatic updates going off when they feel like it.
I will have to convert to global version. Good thing I'm like a 20 year customer and the phone is completely paid for.