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My phone doesn't see the May update, it says the April update is the latest one. Can anyone guess why?

daemonspudguy said:
My phone doesn't see the May update, it says the April update is the latest one. Can anyone guess why?
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I don't know. I never wait for OTA to arrive. As soon as the factory image is available, I download it and flash it manually...so...

There's always a lag before the updates roll out via OTA. I don't even get them because I guess Google sees Magisk and just refuses to offer it so I also download the factory image and dirty flash it.
My son's 4a just got the update as I wrote this post...

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[Q] OnePlus One - Questions on "Incremental Update" model

Hi there,
I am wondering what's up with the incremental update model adopted by OnePlus. I would appreciate if anybody would explain and this would be helpful for others having the same or similar questions.
Here is the scenario:
I received the phone with 22R version of the ROM. Since then I did not install the updates.
Under the Settings -> About Phone -> System Updates, it is always showing the 25R as the available update and not the latest.
When I raised a ticket with the OnePlus team regarding why the latest version is not being shown, here below is the response I received:
Have you already tried a Hard reset on your device? If not, here's how to do it:
1. Back up all your important files and information, as the process will erase all data
2. Shut down the phone, and turn it back on while holding the Volume Down button until you feel it vibrate
3. Once in Simple Recovery, select "wipe cache partition" and swipe to the right or press the power button
4. When you get the "Cache wipe complete" message, continue and select "wipe data / factory reset" to fully reinitialize your ROM
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However, I do not quite understand why I would need a hard reset of the phone to see the latest updates. Anyway, my questions are as below:
1. What is this incremental update model is all about?
2. Is it that we cannot update to the latest version unless we go through all the incremental updates?
3. In one of the posts about updating to 38R version (latest as of this writing) needs to be done on top of 33R only.
4. What would happen if we update from 22R to 38R?
Any answers that would give an insight are appreciated.
Thanks.
This is standard procedure. This is how most phone companies roll out their updates usually. This is how OTA updates work.
An OTA update is not a complete system, it's a patch that needs to be applied to the correct preceding build. That's why they need to be taken in the correct order. I don't see what your problem is though, just take the updates in order and you'll be fine.
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I understand it is a standard procedure, but I have not seen that the latest update would only be shown after all the previous updates taken. It does not make sense.
Let's say there are ten incremental updates have come and the user would want to update the tenth version (assuming that the user had not taken previous update releases).. then he would not need to go through the hassle of updating all the previous update releases to take up the latest.
From your explanation, does it means he has to update the phone ten times?
On the other hand, in the case of OnePlus One, what would happen if the user want to update from 22R to 38R?
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uresh.kuruhuri said:
I understand it is a standard procedure, but I have not seen that the latest update would only be shown after all the previous updates taken. It does not make sense.
Let's say there are ten incremental updates have come and the user would want to update the tenth version (assuming that the user had not taken previous update releases).. then he would not need to go through the hassle of updating all the previous update releases to take up the latest.
From your explanation, does it means he has to update the phone ten times?
On the other hand, in the case of OnePlus One, what would happen if the user want to update from 22R to 38R?
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A user cannot update from XNPH22R to XNPH38R. There is no 22R to 38R. All of them are incremental updates.
XNPH22R -> XNPH25R -> XNPH30O -> XNPH33R -> XNPH38R.
If you hate doing all the updates then simply flash the fastboot images that'll get you to XNPH38R. But at the time 38R factory images aren't out yet, they will be soon. Latest factory image is 33R.
But I agree, OnePlus should be shipping the new devices with at least XNPH33R.
uresh.kuruhuri said:
I understand it is a standard procedure, but I have not seen that the latest update would only be shown after all the previous updates taken. It does not make sense.
Let's say there are ten incremental updates have come and the user would want to update the tenth version (assuming that the user had not taken previous update releases).. then he would not need to go through the hassle of updating all the previous update releases to take up the latest.
From your explanation, does it means he has to update the phone ten times?
On the other hand, in the case of OnePlus One, what would happen if the user want to update from 22R to 38R?
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I think you're failing to understand how updates work. It makes perfect sense. Yes, the user needs to update ten times because they are patches that build on top of very specific already existing firmware. You can't install 38R on top of anything but 33R.
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Incremtal 33R-> 38R
Hey
I read about the incremtal updates
My Question is
Why I don't see this update even though I'm looking for it ?
I'm at 33R and I ask CM updater for new updated and Nada
Got OPO chinse version
twrp 2.8.0.1
CM 11 S 33R
thank you
yosef_a said:
Hey
I read about the incremtal updates
My Question is
Why I don't see this update even though I'm looking for it ?
I'm at 33R and I ask CM updater for new updated and Nada
Got OPO chinse version
twrp 2.8.0.1
CM 11 S 33R
thank you
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You're not seeing the update because not everyone gets it at the same time, it's a staggered roll out.
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This is normal, if you think this is unbearable. Do a clean install of windows seven right now. You will be getting patches after patches.
Nothing new
zephiK said:
A user cannot update from XNPH22R to XNPH38R. There is no 22R to 38R. All of them are incremental updates.
XNPH22R -> XNPH25R -> XNPH30O -> XNPH33R -> XNPH38R.
If you hate doing all the updates then simply flash the fastboot images that'll get you to XNPH38R. But at the time 38R factory images aren't out yet, they will be soon. Latest factory image is 33R.
But I agree, OnePlus should be shipping the new devices with at least XNPH33R.
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OnePlus One is currently being shipped with XNPH33R.

Google beta program.

Enrolled in the google beta program but I'm not getting the ota for my pixel 2. It's been 72 hours. I got the ota for my pixel c within minutes. Anyone know how to force the ota or something?
It appears that people on the November security patch for 8.0 are not getting the 8.1 beta OTA pushed to them. Most likely need to wait for DP2 at this point.
Hopefully the preview 2 comes out soon.
I just signed up a few minutes ago, refreshed the system update screen on my pixel 2, and the update popped right up
flakmunkey said:
I just signed up a few minutes ago, refreshed the system update screen on my pixel 2, and the update popped right up
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You were on November security patch?
gm007 said:
You were on November security patch?
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Did the novembver security patch require any weirdness to get? I only ask because while i'm not sure if I had that installed, I do know for sure I had all of the most current OTA updates. I got the phone from Best Buy last Thursday and there was a software update when I first booted it. I check for new software this morning and it told me I was up to date. I then proceeded to sign up for the beta program, refreshed the update page that said I was up to date, and the 8.1 update was waiting for me
flakmunkey said:
Did the novembver security patch require any weirdness to get? I only ask because while i'm not sure if I had that installed, I do know for sure I had all of the most current OTA updates. I got the phone from Best Buy last Thursday and there was a software update when I first booted it. I check for new software this morning and it told me I was up to date. I then proceeded to sign up for the beta program, refreshed the update page that said I was up to date, and the 8.1 update was waiting for me
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Some people didn't get November update and i read somewhere that they pulled the 8.1 preview for pixel 2 , that's why I'm asking.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...android-8-1-developer-preview-factory-images/
flakmunkey said:
I just signed up a few minutes ago, refreshed the system update screen on my pixel 2, and the update popped right up
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Well I'm 4 days in and still no ota ?
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mrnovanova said:
Well I'm 4 days in and still no ota ?
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If it makes you feel any better I am in the same situation. 4 days no OTA. I am on the November Security patch.
Is it worth it to try flashing factory images to get back to September and then try to get the beta OTA?
I can confirm rolling back to September images does allow you to immediately get the prompt to download the 8.1 beta.
If you are impatient like me, it's worth a shot.
I will add this: Make sure your ADB and Fastboot are up to date! I ended up softbricked/stuck in the bootloader for awhile after flashing back to the September images. I finally figured out my old version fastboot was the problem. After getting the latest fastboot/adb it was a breeze.

Not receiving Google Security Updates

I have a Pixel 2 with the bluetooth connection issues. When I go look for the Google Security Updates, it says that I am up-to-date. I did a factory reset and tried to get the update afterwards, but it has the same issue where it is not finding the update.
Has anyone successfully been able to find a way to get the phone to find the updates, or should I get a hold of Google to return the phone?
Thanks,
Mark
I have also not received the November security update, every time I check it says it is up to date. I bought the unlocked version from the Google Store and am using Verizon.
This reddit thread shows a way to potentially force it, i have not tried it yet -- https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixe..._on_september_security_patch_regular_pixel_2/
UPDATE: I have tried it, and it did not work
I also tried it and it didn't work. I would be more patient, but the Bluetooth issue is quite frustrating. I'll give it a few more days then will contact Google again for a replacement device.
Despite they say that the check for updates button now always bring the latest update. There's a lot of people that doesn't get it when pressed and have to wait a few days or weeks to get them like always.
Things that could affect the check for update button:
- Not being 100% stock un-rooted
- Being subscribed to the Android Beta
- and sometimes if you start executing an OTA update and it fails you might need to wait a few days for a second chance.
None of these reasons apply to you obviously but just giving my experience.
The best 100% official workaround to get now the update is to install the update manually using the stock recovery:
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
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thesebastian said:
Despite they say that the check for updates button now always bring the latest update. There's a lot of people that doesn't get it when pressed and have to wait a few days or weeks to get them like always.
Things that could affect the check for update button:
- Not being 100% stock un-rooted
- Being subscribed to the Android Beta
- and sometimes if you start executing an OTA update and it fails you might need to wait a few days for a second chance.
None of these reasons apply to you obviously but just giving my experience.
The best 100% official workaround to get now the update is to install the update manually using the stock recovery:
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
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Are the ones marked Verizon for the Verizon version, or also for people who bought the unlocked version and are using Verizon? My current version is OPD1.170816.010, which is not a Verizon version, so I guess I would want OPD1.170816.025 since the version I currently have is not the Verizon version? Still find it crazy that an update would come this late, never got them this late on my 5X. I never understood the point of if I manually check I cant just auto get the OTA (I know there was that article somewhat recently that they are moving to that though).
I got 023 over the air automatically on my Pixel 2. Haven't downloaded the OTA from the developer site some I got this phone.
OPD3.170816.023, Nov 2017, Verizon
I too bought unlocked from Google but using on Verizon. I was on .10 and waited weeks after release for a push, but it never came. So I manually flashed the .25 update. No issues, working perfectly, with the Nov security update.
I am still on september security update. Got a Pixel 2 (Verizon). Hope they hurry up. Its almost december
Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I have the same problem ever since I cleared the Google Play Services' data through the app's interface. The OTAs just stopped coming. I have been flashing full OTA images since August, but it is getting really annoying. I still didn't get the November's patch, nor the December's one. It always says my system is up to date. I didn't try clearing the Play Services Framework's data, as it isn't effective and only causes trouble. I tried clearing the Play Services' data though many times, but it doesn't help.
I am rooted with Magisk. Everything else is fully stock (rom, kernel, recovery) and I do pass the Safety Net test.
If anyone has a solution to this problem, please share it with the world. I don't believe that I am the only one with this problem.
Same here, rooted pixel 2, currently away from pc so would love to update from phone
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I've had the same problem with my P2XL for the last couple of month. I have just been downloading the full updated firmware and flashing from my computer, but it would be nice to be able to update while travelling with no computer.
Details:
-Magisk rooted, everything else stock, including recovery.
-Google edition - I used to get updates, not sure what changed.
-Not on beta. I even tried signing up and then unsubscribing. No help.
-"Check for update" button does nothing.
-Clearing data on Google Services Framework doesn't help.
-I'm in Mexico on Telcel, but updates have worked in the past.
Haven't been receiving OTA updates since flashing the Pie factory image in August.
Device is stock apart from being rooted with Magisk.
Update button always says system is up to date, so I eventually sideloaded the latest OTA image at the end of November but still didn't receive any update notification in December.
I'm starting to suspect the update manager in Pie is detecting root or something, because I used to receive updates just fine on Oreo, and everyone else who has this problem also seems to be rooted.

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Question about update
I buy S21+ before one week new exynos and still on February patch should i wait or update with odin myself someone have problem like this thanks.
zrzatore said:
Question about update
I buy S21+ before one week new exynos and still on February patch should i wait or update with odin myself someone have problem like this thanks.
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Not sure why your not getting updates through your phone. You could try to clear data and cache for the software update apps and see what happens.
You can update via odin. The difference is when downloading from websites is it the full firmware pakage. Updating via the phone just installs bootloader version,security patches and minor inprovements (and major android updates ). The main difference is the file size.
Full firmware - few Gb, phone updates - maybe a few hundred Mb.
Updating with odin should not effect future updates through the phone.
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Arrow OS last update 31st of July ERROR1 TWRP

Hello everyone!
I just download the last update via update in the phone and normally it boots me into TWRP then I search install it and thats it. The thing is that this last update unfortunately when the logo is installing in the middle throw me an error E1001 Error 1 and semi brick my phone, when I choose restart it literally throws me back to Fastboot.
Did anyone encounter the same fate? Or maybe my update file got corrupted?
Any ideas how can I fix this and have the last update installed for this ROM?
Thank you!
SebixWolf said:
Hello everyone!
I just download the last update via update in the phone and normally it boots me into TWRP then I search install it and thats it. The thing is that this last update unfortunately when the logo is installing in the middle throw me an error E1001 Error 1 and semi brick my phone, when I choose restart it literally throws me back to Fastboot.
Did anyone encounter the same fate? Or maybe my update file got corrupted?
Any ideas how can I fix this and have the last update installed for this ROM?
Thank you!
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Try August 1st update. Dev quickly fixed it probably after 31st July build.
Where can I download that? on the webpage the last build with GAPPS is the 31st
Thanks for the reply
I just redownload the update for the 31st with GAPPS and now booted like a charm.
I believe my OTA Updater file got corrupted or something like that.
SebixWolf said:
I just redownload the update for the 31st with GAPPS and now booted like a charm.
I believe my OTA Updater file got corrupted or something like that.
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Nice to hear that. Sometime, updating directly from phone turn out disaster (4 from 5 in my case). Thus I prefer to download the build in the PC then do the update manually. Please note that it may caused by my network stability also.

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