If im perm rooted and I uninstalled bloatware, remapped genius button when a new ota comes out for the mt4g would it install regularly or what would I have to do?
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im pretty sure you would need to update it manually...ie yourself
dont apply updates from OTA if rooted!
Apply a new rom yourself
blancoisgod said:
dont apply updates from OTA if rooted!
Apply a new rom yourself
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Then what do you do?
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mftek said:
Then what do you do?
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There will be custom roms with the updates long before a ota one
mftek said:
If im perm rooted and I uninstalled bloatware, remapped genius button when a new ota comes out for the mt4g would it install regularly or what would I have to do?
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It depends... if what you removed needs to be patched by the OTA then no it will not work. If the OTA does not attempt to patch those files it should go through with no problems. The workaround to that is to backup what you remove so you can put it back before the OTA applies or get on a custom rom.
slhpss said:
It depends... if what you removed needs to be patched by the OTA then no it will not work. If the OTA does not attempt to patch those files it should go through with no problems. The workaround to that is to backup what you remove so you can put it back before the OTA applies or get on a custom rom.
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Cool thanks bro!!
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Has anyone found a way to root the ota? And this a thought cant we flash the rooted version through the boot loader?
tvotony said:
Has anyone found a way to root the ota? And this a thought cant we flash the rooted version through the boot loader?
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No root for the OTA yet, but downloading to 2.2.1 and rooting that will net you the same result as rooting the update. Are you just worried about downgrading? I think i have seen you ask this before.
I just got a device with the ota. I just don't know how to do it there's no guides.
eqjunkie829 said:
No root for the OTA yet, but downloading to 2.2.1 and rooting that will net you the same result as rooting the update. Are you just worried about downgrading? I think i have seen you ask this before.
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tvotony said:
I just got a device with the ota. I just don't know how to do it there's no guides.
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Can't root 2.3.4 you half to downgrade to 2.2.1 here is the how to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
Have you used it?
WOLF26915 said:
Can't root 2.3.4 you half to downgrade to 2.2.1 here is the how to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
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tvotony said:
Have you used it?
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Yes i used this downgrade method it dose work
Read the guide that Wiki points to.
Did it and it works great
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Have you used it?
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I also can confirm that the downgrade works. Just make sure you download the usb drivers for the MT4G and read about ADB it's very easy if you follow the instructions.
I was concerned about bricking my phone also but it does work.
Good Luck.
Is it possible to flash Clockwork Mod Recovery after applying the 2.3.4 update?
Yes if you have s-off
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How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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shilent said:
How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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no if you have s-off you can flash Clockwork Mod Recovery or you can downgrade
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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I believe that they are working on a way to break 2.3.4 still. I haven't noticed any post confirming a successful root of the OTA update.
There has been some talk about gingerbreak doing something but it was experimental and I didn't do a whole lot of digging so I wouldn't recommend even trying.
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I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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yes you can downgrade with s-on here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
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I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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Follow the instructions on this thread and you should be able to downgrade then root.
I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Does anyone know if there's an updated guide to downgrading? I think the links (like to download the JAVA JDK) needs to be updated. I've spent hours reading and trying to find exactly what I need to download. I've tried installing 3 different JDK and none of them will let me install the Android SDK.
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...
shilent said:
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...
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Isn't that maddening? That pissed me off so bad. I was like come on! Who uses the freaking back button? I mean really?
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dbm0361 said:
I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Have you tried mark manning's mod located Here? I believe this would help you with your problem.
I flashed the. Bootloader but get permissions failed on cwm install
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16276020
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I have a question, will renaming the latest OTA update (24 MB) to PD15IMG be able to install through hboot?
girl_tex said:
I have a question, will renaming the latest OTA update (24 MB) to PD15IMG be able to install through hboot?
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If it is the original file released by tmobile (read: not modified/altered), it will work on a factory stock phone.
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My phone is rooted, clockwork recovery gives me an error (status 7) with file verification disabled. The file was downloaded to the /cache folder and moved to the sdcard root folder and renamed to update.zip. I was just wondering if naming it to PD15IMG.zip would actually make a difference or just would not even load.
PD15IMG.ZIP files should only be flashed in bootloader. Don't try and flash it in recovery. It won't work.
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Do you know what the update file is called?
I loaned my phone to my wife for the day as she wanted to try it out, and she thought she would be helpful by downloading the update. She handed the phone back to me with the error screen - panicked for a moment...
Anyway, the stupid notification won't go away, and I'd love to go in and delete the update file so I can get rid of the notification, but I don't know what the filename is.
On a side note, why is my phone getting an OTA update anyway? I thought rooted phones didn't receive OTA updates?
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The file is in /cache and has a filename OTA_GLACIER_TMOUS... can't remember the rest of the filename. What I did was just choose the ”discard” option and the phone deleted the file and no more notification. I think we get the option to update since we are using a stock rooted rom and not a custom one.
That makes sense. Thanks.
Now to look for a rooted stock rom with the update built in....
What can I say? I like stock, I just hate bloat.
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There is a stock, rooted, debloated ROM in the dev section. Its a ways down, but its there.
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There is a stock, rooted, debloated ROM in the dev section. Its a ways down, but its there.
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Actually, I'm looking for just rooted stock with the update, untouched.
Bloat is open to interpretation.
Thanks though, I'll take a look and see what's available.
I'd actually consider cm in the long run, but I'm waiting for confirmation one way our the other for ICS before I make a decision.
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There is a stock, rooted, debloated ROM in the dev section. Its a ways down, but its there.
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Here is one with the latest update that is rooted. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20156306. Remember you have to be rooted already and create a backup to restore your settings afterwards.
Hello All,
Should I freeze my updater so I do not get any future updates without me wanting them? I heard if you have a rooted devices with a custom recovery sometimes an ota update can not only remove root but brick your phone. If this is so can anyone show me how to freeze the updater?
Thank you.
Kinda would like this information since I'm still using my stock ROM and don't wanna accidentally take any otas
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well its illegal to automatically update your phone without your consent so you shouldn't need to block anything. However ofcourse you could "accidently" update so its up to you.
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Kinda would like this information since I'm still using my stock ROM and don't wanna accidentally take any otas
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If your on the stock ROM and rooted and have custom recovery installed you will absolutely brick your device. This happened to quite a few people here including myself and it took about a day for the devs to get our devices fixed when the first OTA rolled out. So yes freeze it. if your on a custom ROM then you need not worry about this.
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If your on the stock ROM and rooted and have custom recovery installed you will absolutely brick your device. This happened to quite a few people here including myself and it took about a day for the devs to get our devices fixed when the first OTA rolled out. So yes freeze it. if your on a custom ROM then you need not worry about this.
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What exactly do I freeze. I'm assuming I can use titanium backup to freeze it but I have no idea what to freeze.
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djraimondi said:
What exactly do I freeze. I'm assuming I can use titanium backup to freeze it but I have no idea what to freeze.
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Freeze "Software Update MUC"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450772&highlight=ota&page=2
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Freeze "Software Update MUC"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450772&highlight=ota&page=2
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Thank youuu. For the life of me I couldn't find that.
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My VZW G2 is rooted with the stock rom, no TWRP installed, some bloatware removed. I am receiving nagging notifications about the OTA update. I know a lot of people have had issues so I wanted to find out what the recommended course of action would be in my situation? Looking to make it as easy as possible as this is my first time rooting a phone. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49246603
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49246603
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Please excuse my confusion, but which post on there refers to my issue? I did see the post about the FOTA folder. Is there something I should do with that? Thank you.
set automatic update check off, then delete this folders content and gone is the nagging.
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Thank you for that explanation. What would be the best way to go about it if I wanted to install the update while retaining my root?
wakeboarder141 said:
Thank you for that explanation. What would be the best way to go about it if I wanted to install the update while retaining my root?
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Wait until somebody posts a debloated root friendly version and flash away. Not sure if the update that's bugging people is 12b or if it's a different update.
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spincredible said:
Wait until somebody posts a debloated root friendly version and flash away
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So there is no way to use the OTA update even though I haven't flashed a custom ROM?
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So there is no way to use the OTA update even though I haven't flashed a custom ROM?
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yes save the folder they are telling you to remove when a update comes out, if you want it then copy the folder back/set the permission rw/r/r and your good to go
How do set automatic update off? Or do I have to delete Or rename a certain file so this won't happen again. Thanks
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yes save the folder they are telling you to remove when a update comes out, if you want it then copy the folder back/set the permission rw/r/r and your good to go
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Is there a safe way for me to just use the OTA update now?
if you have not changed recovery, and root only, just follow fellow people that have posted how to.
if you have custom recovery, there is a workaround that may or may not work for you.
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