So just right now as I'm sitting in the ****ter I got an OTA update for my voicemail.. didnt even give me a description of what it contained .. does anyone know what this is about? Do you think its going to lose root access ?
sent through my Special Edition White HTC EVO 4g while in the ****ter
ins0dus said:
So just right now as I'm sitting in the ****ter I got an OTA update for my voicemail.. didnt even give me a description of what it contained .. does anyone know what this is about? Do you think its going to lose root access ?
sent through my Special Edition White HTC EVO 4g while in the ****ter
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Here's something you could do. Install it and you will find out.
...No, you won't lose root.
My wife's phone is asking for this update. I told her to update it, but it will not install. It will download the file and ask to install, but thats it "application not installed". Any way to install this or get this popup to go away?
This update FUBARed my VM. I had to wipe all data to get it to work again, and if I apply the update, it breaks again. Any way to get rid of the "Mandatory Update" prompt?
Update - Just got off of the phone with Sprint. Tier 2 escalations support manager syas they have seen several EVOs loose VVM and VM indicator after applying the "Mandatory Update". Rep told me to not apply it and ignore the message. Also said there is no way to remove the message.
Sounds like a good reason to use Google Voice for our voicemail instead of the Sprint app.
ETA: Then you can just remove the VVM apk from your phone and never worry about it again.
colorado_al said:
This update FUBARed my VM. I had to wipe all data to get it to work again, and if I apply the update, it breaks again. Any way to get rid of the "Mandatory Update" prompt?
Update - Just got off of the phone with Sprint. Tier 2 escalations support manager syas they have seen several EVOs loose VVM and VM indicator after applying the "Mandatory Update". Rep told me to not apply it and ignore the message. Also said there is no way to remove the message.
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I complained about this today, and received a $10 credit.
I posted this solution in another thread also. My friends phone is rooted and running Fresh 1.0.1. I'm assuming that its because Fresh signed this ROM so the signature doesnt match for the new mandatory VM update. Try this and see if it works:
A friend of mine's phone did this today also. It kept giving an error when he tried to update Visual Voicemail. I ended up enabling "Unknown Sources" to make it work . . . He is running Fresh 1.0.1. (Yes, way behind I know - He agreed to let me update it after our Thanksgiving break)
Menu > Settings > Applications > Check 'Unknown Sources'. This fixed his.
BTW: Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Feel free to uncheck this after the update, or if the update still fails. (If you are paranoid about having that enabled)
Thanks, but that isn't the fix to my problem. I always allow unknown sources for install. The VVM update will install, it just won't authenticate with the server.
Not sure if this is the same update i had months ago, but it allows you to turn on Sprints version of voice mail to text, it wiped my VM data as well.
Speaking of voice mail to text, I discovered somethin g the other day that's kind of neat. If you send an SMS to a land line number, it will ring the phone and, if answered, a computer voice will read the SMS. If the phone goes to voice mail, the same voice reads the SMS to voice mail. Pretty cool...and I don't think there is a fee for the service.
I had no problems with my update... Always use the default msg, so I don't know if it would have wiped VM info, but I still have all my old VM msg's...
Sent from the MATRIX while plugged into an EVO... from a galaxy far-far away.......
Won't even download
Has anyone else had my symptom? Refuses to download when I tell it to: "VoiceMail > Settings > Check for upgrade". It goes online to check, then says "A mandatory upgrade is now available. Includes FREE Trial to Voicemail-to-Text". Pushing the "Upgrade" button immediately complains "General failure. Please try again at a later time".
It won't download the upgrade image at all. Anyone else?
(Perhaps it's because I'm still running 2.1; refused OTA upgrade to 2.2 so far, keeping rooted 2.1)
Sprint EVO 4G/HTC SuperSonic
Running rooted "stock" OTA 1.47.651.1 (Android 2.1)
via SimpleRoot
tgi007 said:
Has anyone else had my symptom? Refuses to download when I tell it to: "VoiceMail > Settings > Check for upgrade". It goes online to check, then says "A mandatory upgrade is now available. Includes FREE Trial to Voicemail-to-Text". Pushing the "Upgrade" button immediately complains "General failure. Please try again at a later time".
It won't download the upgrade image at all. Anyone else?
(Perhaps it's because I'm still running 2.1; refused OTA upgrade to 2.2 so far, keeping rooted 2.1)
Sprint EVO 4G/HTC SuperSonic
Running rooted "stock" OTA 1.47.651.1 (Android 2.1)
via SimpleRoot
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dude update to a stock rooted froyo 3.29 base you will never look back belive me
I installed Rooted 3.30.651.3 stock build, and PRI 1.77_003.
Installed the update and all works now.
Upgrade to 3.29 didn't help
Jbcarrera said:
dude update to a stock rooted froyo 3.29 base you will never look back belive me
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Well, that "sounds just fine on paper", but after upgrading to exactly that, a "stock rooted Froyo 3.29 base", I've still got the Messages (SMS) app reminding me via Notification that "A mandatory update is now available", and it still gets the same "General failure" error.
Sigh.
HTC Supersonic / Sprint EVO 4G
Running rooted "stock" 3.29.651.5 (Android 2.2)
via myn.
You really should sit "on" the ****ter and not "in" the ****ter.
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Please help out my coworker has a stock Hero on sprint and we are unable to update the firmware. I was able to update mine, our demo and one other co-worker's phone but on hers, every time I actually go into the firmware update it states no updates available. Sadly we work for a sprint store and hers is the only one giving us an error. I've already gone to the point of wiping the device to restore to factory but with no avail. Aside from having her swap out the phone at our repair center, I wanted to see if anyone has had the same problem and was able to get passed it. I saw a couple of posts stating to use the RUU utility, but on a stock rom that we already "RTN'd" I don't know how that would help. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I've seen something similar. A coworker of mine just got a hero last week (after the MR release) and her phone shows the older software version but it will not recognize a firmware update is needed. I checked the phone's awake time and it was low, indicating the messaging app was not keeping the phone awake or draining the battery so I assumed it must not need the MR update even though it shows the old software version.
A couple others have metioned this... For some reason, some phones shipped with older firmware, version 1.22.651.1 instead of 1.29.651.1. Doing a hard reset on the 1.22 version wouldn't help, but updating the firmware to the 1.29 should. After that, check for the official MR.
You can find the file over here:
ftp://xda:[email protected]_Hero_C_Sprint_1.29.651.1_signed_release.exe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622
the guy at the sprint store (3rd party store) where i got mine from , his hero will not update or even flash back to the stock sprint ruu everytime it downloads the update and goes to apply it it shuts the phone down and thats it no reboot have to pull the batt to get it to power back on again
I had the same problem. I got my Hero on the first day it came out. Every time I tried to download the firmware update it would say no update available. Took it to the Sprint store and no luck either. They finally swapped out my original Hero for a new one and I was past my 30 days.
This is the first smart phone I have ever had the enjoyment of using. I intend to root the phone so that I can get rid of the junk I don't want and enable the features that should be included on my phone.
My question, what do I have to do to not be forced into an OTA update? When I go to the Update menu setting I see no option to ignore updates. Also, is there a setting to not get notified of the updates? Like I had a required OTA voicemail update that I am unsure of how to ignore. Thanks
As far as i know the voicemail update should be fine. From wgat ive read its just to have voicemail to text. Jyst dont check for updates. If they come up automatically it usually asjs if you wan it
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You cannot ignore the voicemail update. It adds text-to-speech and is mandatory for all Sprint handsets with VVM. There is a way to shut off the updates under settings/about phone I believe, I haven't gotten mine turned on yet, just got it minutes ago, I'll edit with more specifics if you need.
Evo_Shift said:
This is the first smart phone I have ever had the enjoyment of using. I intend to root the phone so that I can get rid of the junk I don't want and enable the features that should be included on my phone.
My question, what do I have to do to not be forced into an OTA update? When I go to the Update menu setting I see no option to ignore updates. Also, is there a setting to not get notified of the updates? Like I had a required OTA voicemail update that I am unsure of how to ignore. Thanks
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You will be prompted to do an OTA and if you are a custom rom you will not even get the prompt. However, if you end up wanting the OTA you will have to revert to complete stock. Any removed stock apps can potentially screw up the update process. Generally though its just fine to wait until the devs cook up something with the update and then just use their releases. If it is a necessary update someone will release it in the form of a flashable zip and you won't need to worry about updating OTA =)
Turning off OTA's
way back when before I rooted my hero I had to go through the hassle of reverting to a previous android version in order to root because i naively accepted the OTA update. Trying to avoid this on my shift.
I went into "settings" -> "system updates" -> "HTC software updates" and unchecked the box for "Scheduled Check".
Is this enough to turn off my OTA updates or would the update come from Sprint and have nothing to do with HTC updates?
Thanks to Samsung for the prompt update! Thanks to Google for the free tablet!
To update, just go to Settings->About Tablet->Software Update->Check for Updates.
If you don't have a Samsung account, you will have to create one. I'm in the US, but there wasn't a choice for that so I chose UK and it worked just fine.
It will download the update and reboot to install it. The download is pretty quick, but the update takes quite a while to apply. Once it gets to about 73% complete or so, the update inches along very slowly. So just be patient.
After the update, the lock screen background is different but all my settings were preserved.
About tablet (after upgrade):
Android version: 3.1
Kernel: 2.6.36.3
Build: HMJ37.UEKF3 P7510UEKF3
EDIT:
- The upgrade does not make you loose root access. This tablet really is a dream for developers.
- I don't see any evidence of any TouchWiz components anywhere. It still appears to be stock.
- Since this is a WiFi tablet, there's still no access to the Android Video Store (plus I'm rooted). Supposedly that is only enabled on 3G tablets for some reason. Oh well, who cares.
Have fun!
Hi, has it got the awful touchwiz built in or is it still "vanilla" android?
My thanks, like you, to samsung for the update and the tab
I have rooted my IO tab and froze some of the samsung system apps with titanium backup. I'm hesitant to update until I get some more information.
I don't think if touchwiz is ready yet. It will be updated later...
Does this break root or CW recovery? Or can you boot into fastboot after the update?
tau_ said:
I have rooted my IO tab and froze some of the samsung system apps with titanium backup. I'm hesitant to update until I get some more information.
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Same here, rooted, apps frozen with TB.... not at all worried at the quality of 3.1 update versus 3.0.1 delivered on the tab at IO but would have to fall on my ceremonial sword if I updated and ruined a lovely piece of kit by subjecting it to touchwiz... More than my honour could handle
No disrespect but not interested in comments repeating ill informed speculation from" uninformed" blogs, just want a straight answer, so if you are still online ageitgey can you tell us yes or no as regards TW - thanks
Thanks a ton!
Downloading as we speak.
There is no sign of TouchWiz in 3.1. It looks completely the same as before, except minor differences (new lock screen background, slightly different wifi icon, etc).
Root was preserved after my upgrade. RootExplorer still works fine and was granted root permissions.
I didn't have Titanium installed, so I can't comment on that. But I doubt there would be an issue.
anybody else having issues updating?
I am getting
"Failed to update firmware. Try again useing PC software (Kies) or visit a Samsung service centre."
not really sure what to do from here.
Concur, no sign of touchwiz, root preserved, titanium works fine. Bizarrely background color of text box when writing this has changed from white to blue and font is dark blue. Apps seem to work ok.
Well report other changes as and when found
onovich, you are not alone. I get the same thing.
onovich said:
anybody else having issues updating?
I am getting
"Failed to update firmware. Try again useing PC software (Kies) or visit a Samsung service centre."
not really sure what to do from here.
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Maybe try what it says and try kies ( latest version of course and make sure you have installed latest drivers for the tab in kies- tools menu-" install driver")
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Maybe try what it says and try kies ( latest version of course and make sure you have installed latest drivers for the tab in kies- tools menu-" install driver")
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I did, it doesn't connect via kies. It just spins saying connecting. although windows has no problem recognizing it.
oh thank god, ive been checking everyday for a month
any ideas on how to get the android video store working
any official change log
is usb host mode enabled
mine says the same thing are you rooted with clockwork as your recovery?
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I did, it doesn't connect via kies. It just spins saying connecting. although windows has no problem recognizing it.
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Kies says that "This version of the device cannot be updated".
OTA update doesn't work because I've rooted the ROM and installed busybox.
Probably after reverting to stock ROM via Odin OTA update will work?
Updated here, not too many changes noticeable to the end user. Wonder about USB Host - I suppose we need an adapter of some kind because of Samsung's proprietary 30pin port?
so whats the official word on updating
will it work if you are rooted , or unlocked bootloader, or both
I can't seem to get my update to go for anything. Not rooted, no custom recovery etc.
Went to check for the update, picked UK, made a Samsung account etc. It tries to connect then I just get "Connection Failed" after it told me an update is required.
Is anyone else having this issue?
Thanks,
JD
connection has been up and down tonight
pentafive said:
I can't seem to get my update to go for anything. Not rooted, no custom recovery etc.
Went to check for the update, picked UK, made a Samsung account etc. It tries to connect then I just get "Connection Failed" after it told me an update is required.
Is anyone else having this issue?
Thanks,
JD
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Same issue here.. I keep trying but so far it goes to 6% and then fails.
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Same issue here.. I keep trying but so far it goes to 6% and then fails.
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same here. sometimes you get the feeling that its your tab doing this but I guess its total server failure.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118132
it seems that the servers are working now. I successfully updated my galaxy tab 10.1 to android 3.1:
http://twitpic.com/59i50t
Yep, it is working now. Woke up this morning and it had downloaded it. Just got it applied.
Time to get CW and root back..
Thanks,
JD
so we DO have to re-do the root process once we apply the update via OTA ? Dammit.
pentafive said:
I can't seem to get my update to go for anything. Not rooted, no custom recovery etc.
Went to check for the update, picked UK, made a Samsung account etc. It tries to connect then I just get "Connection Failed" after it told me an update is required.
Is anyone else having this issue?
Thanks,
JD
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Moving to General
Hello everyone,
I just received my S4 AT&T (manufacture refurb, eBay), but the phone already is giving me headaches.
Every 5 minutes appears in the notifications the following message:
Security Notice:
Unauthorized actions have been detected. Tap here for more information. And then I tap and it appears: cancel or reboot.
After rebooting the phone the message keeps appears (is also keeps appearing if I tap cancel).
I think it's related with the wifi connection. I made some tests, and when I'm only in data connecting, the message do not appear.
Anyone have an idea? I really appreciate,
Matheus
I got the same problem
Phone was dead and i had to use odin to get back to stock.
Since that, I keep getting that warning too
Keep rebooting but still get the message ... all the time
very annoying
matheus zebu said:
Hello everyone,
I just received my S4 AT&T (manufacture refurb, eBay), but the phone already is giving me headaches.
Every 5 minutes appears in the notifications the following message:
Security Notice:
Unauthorized actions have been detected. Tap here for more information. And then I tap and it appears: cancel or reboot.
After rebooting the phone the message keeps appears (is also keeps appearing if I tap cancel).
I think it's related with the wifi connection. I made some tests, and when I'm only in data connecting, the message do not appear.
Anyone have an idea? I really appreciate,
Matheus
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Its root
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I just rooted my Galaxy S4 and started receiving these notifications. It is related to 'Knox' - Samsung's newish security feature, made to appease corporate customers. I side loaded the latest version of SuperSU, installed it, and during the install it asks if I want to disable Knox - said yes, issue gone. Note that you have to have root to install SuperSU
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I just rooted my Galaxy S4 and started receiving these notifications. It is related to 'Knox' - Samsung's newish security feature, made to appease corporate customers. I side loaded the latest version of SuperSU, installed it, and during the install it asks if I want to disable Knox - said yes, issue gone. Note that you have to have root to install SuperSU
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Thanks @saddie22
I was trying to avoid root, but I think this will be the only way of get rid of this headache =(
matheus zebu said:
Thanks @saddie22
I was trying to avoid root, but I think this will be the only way of get rid of this headache =(
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@saddie22
@mic141414
I just checked here, and my phone already have root access !!! it came "factory" rooted. It's VERY WEIRD. Again, I bought it from Ebay, and the seller stated in the ad: Manufacture Refurbished.
Once I'm new in this Root World, should I be worried about that? Like, it's is possible the seller put some malicious app in the sold phones? Sorry about the conspiracy theories, but I've never seen a supposed brand new phone (even though it's refurbished) came already with root.
Thanks
matheus zebu said:
@saddie22
@mic141414
I just checked here, and my phone already have root access !!! it came "factory" rooted. It's VERY WEIRD. Again, I bought it from Ebay, and the seller stated in the ad: Manufacture Refurbished.
Once I'm new in this Root World, should I be worried about that? Like, it's is possible the seller put some malicious app in the sold phones? Sorry about the conspiracy theories, but I've never seen a supposed brand new phone (even though it's refurbished) came already with root.
Thanks
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First thing I'd do with a new phone bought of eBay would be to flash the stock firmware in Odin. That way you know what you got and it would be like new. Just my $0.02.
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app
jd1639 said:
First thing I'd do with a new phone bought of eBay would be to flash the stock firmware in Odin. That way you know what you got and it would be like new. Just my $0.02.
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app
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I just started a similar thread and then saw this one. This happened to me also but as far as I know I did flash stock firmware, fnb1. It isn't the latest but it worked after several others failed so I just left it but now I have the same problem. Is it possible that I rooted the phone accidentally? I thought about trying towelroot to fix it but then I am rooted for sure. By the way, I never have found the latest stock firmware to be able to flash it.