Well since I got my replacement evo, it came with GB so I lost root and access to my screenshot app for rooted phones.
I searched and all I found was the android sdk and screenshot it which is tethered and your phone needs to be plugged into the computer every time you reboot.
Any other options?
If you can turn on USB debugging, you might be able to use ddms.bat included with the Android SDK (for Windows). It takes a second to start up, but if it finds your EVO, you can choose "Device, Caputre Screenshot" and win.
It's not the best solution, but might be the only solution. Requires a USB cable.
So I have to plug it in every time to take a screenshot or is this a one time deal?
Search for app called shootme.
Edit: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bw.picme.local
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mbaseball3 said:
Search for app called shootme.
Edit: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bw.picme.local
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It requires root
^ ! Exactly why I'm asking.
You can set up QtADB and do screenshots but only when your phone is plugged in usb. At least that way you can do it graphically instead of command line.
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A lot of ppl got it to work unrooted
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yeah but they recently updated the app and its no longer working without root.
There's an app called No Root Screenshot It in the market for $4.99. It's fairly easy to setup, and the only catch is you have to re-enable it everytime your phone reboots thru the PC program that is required to install it. I use it on my unrooted EVO 2.3.3 and it works great.
Edit: Ah I just noticed in your OP about Screenshot It. It's not so bad with the re-enabling and stuff. Usually I'm home when I reboot, so it isn't a big deal to me. Still gets the job done for us who got screwed with a 2.3.3 refurb.
I think some versions of the Evo's software have allowed it without root, and some haven't. I think it's gone back and forth a few times, and I'm not sure why they can't make up their mind.
An unrestricted ability to take screenshots could be a security risk, as an app could run in the background and take screenshots while you're entering your credit card info or whatever. But I don't see why they couldn't have it built into Android and protected with defined permissions, just like other sensitive operations are.
ShootMe worked on my Evo before I rooted it - this was back on whatever version was before 3.70 (3.30, I think). If it's ShootMe that doesn't allow for non-rooted screenshots, I have an older version you can try out. If it's your phone, you're going to have to do it the hard way.
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yeah but they recently updated the app and its no longer working without root.
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Ah. That I did not know. Thanks for the clear up
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To the best of my knowledge, there isn't any screen capture app that works with a non-rooted phone.
plainjane said:
ShootMe worked on my Evo before I rooted it - this was back on whatever version was before 3.70 (3.30, I think). If it's ShootMe that doesn't allow for non-rooted screenshots, I have an older version you can try out. If it's your phone, you're going to have to do it the hard way.
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I'm willing to try the older version if you point me to the apk, Thanks!
(using no root screen shot to get by)
The last update was in January, version 0.8.0, which is the version I have readily available. I am pretty certain that I have an older version somewhere on my computer that I used before rooting. If I can find it then I'll post it.
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The last update was in January, version 0.8.0, which is the version I have readily available. I am pretty certain that I have an older version somewhere on my computer that I used before rooting. If I can find it then I'll post it.
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Sweet, that would be awesome, hope you find it
It's certainly worth trying the older version, but I think it's dependent on the ROM rather than the shootme version.
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So the guys over at MoDaCo (specifically the Admin, Paul O'Brien) came up with a handy little app that will temp root the g2 every time you boot up. You can get it in two versions: Manual and Load on Boot.
I was going to post a URL here but it's not letting me because I'm a new user. I'll seperate it up so it's not URL format and you can just backspace through it.
http: //android.modaco. com/content/t-mobile-g2-g2-modaco-com/320350/14-oct-r2-visionary-one-click-temproot-for-g2/
It's not permanent root, but it's damn close. It should at least appease the masses that want wifi tether and simple stuff like that.
check the development section bro
Right, the guy over at modaco has a post in the G2 dev section here with his stuff. It worked great for me, but there are some folks that it's not working for.
Tried this and it works great. Make sure you have USB debugging turned on or it will loop forever and need a forceclose. This is good enough for me, for now.
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Halotron said:
Tried this and it works great. Make sure you have USB debugging turned on or it will loop forever and need a forceclose. This is good enough for me, for now.
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Agree, it's good to see the su screen again.
One thing that I'd like to note that FOR ME the phone seems to stumble a bit upon startup due to the app launching which sometimes causes root only apps not to function correctly. A simple re-launch of VISIONary rectifies this.
Yessir, I'm rooted via Visionary right now as well. Wow superuser had some cool new UI changes over the year and a half while I was with a iPhone. Damn it feels good to be back on Android
Can't wait for the perm root to actually use adblock, overclock, and remove photobucket.
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Sorry about that. I searched the forum before I posted but I only searched the G2 General forum. I thought it was a little odd that it hadn't shown up yet. Nevertheless this is a great app. Barnacle WiFi is working perfectly and that's about all I needed for right now.
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Can't wait for the perm root to actually use adblock, overclock, and remove photobucket.
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^ This.
and Amazon Mp3 and twitter.
SmartHat said:
^ This.
and Amazon Mp3 and twitter.
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don't forget some good Cyanogen and Enomther mods
For a first time android user/rooter, is this easy to install? Does it walk you right through it?
xdviper said:
Yessir, I'm rooted via Visionary right now as well. Wow superuser had some cool new UI changes over the year and a half while I was with a iPhone. Damn it feels good to be back on Android
Can't wait for the perm root to actually use adblock, overclock, and remove photobucket.
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you can disable the stock apps. its not uninstalling but they become hidden and inactive. theres a thread on it.
in terminal, its
su
pm disable *package name - usually com.*nameofservicehere*.apk
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For a first time android user/rooter, is this easy to install? Does it walk you right through it?
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Yup, it's easy as pie. Just look up VISIONary in the Android market, download, install, run, and you are good to go!
It doesnt look easy...Could someone local please root my phone for me
its easy. i mean real easy. i did it with no problems. read the wiki. i was scared at first but with all the info thats in the wiki it was a snap. i was rooted and had clockwork installed in less than 20 minutes. you can do it. just trust yourself
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its easy. i mean real easy. i did it with no problems. read the wiki. i was scared at first but with all the info thats in the wiki it was a snap. i was rooted and had clockwork installed in less than 20 minutes. you can do it. just trust yourself
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Lol...I just want free hotspot..all that clockwork talk is over my head.
It's best to learn yourself, because that way you know what happens to your phone.
I no longer root other people's phone or mod it in any way. There is always that .00001% chance the phone would brick. I would feel horrible if I broke somebody's phone.
Not to be mean either but people come back to me for "Tech support" Blaming me that there phone isn't working properly because I "Rooted it" for them.
Also.. it's really easy to do. I mean all you have to do is:
-Get samsung drivers
-Put phone in USB Diagnostic Mode
-Run the Noobnl one click root.
Your done.
Like Pjames said.. Believe in yourself and have confidence.
Bomix is right. And its SUPER easy. If you have windows 7 you might have a smig harder time. I had to run the program 7 times to get it to finally connect and do it. But that just required double clicking it to try again. Also restaring the phone and then running the program when you see the sprint logo worked for me. But anyways, you really can't get easier than this, when I had to root my nexus one it took me forever with all the software, and dos cmd commands.
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Thanks for the tip guys...I guess I'll give it a shot when I get home from work. Now after I root, how do I set up the hotspot?
shook187 said:
Thanks for the tip guys...I guess I'll give it a shot when I get home from work. Now after I root, how do I set up the hotspot?
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once rooted,
You can use Wifi Tether, look it up on the market it's free.
Craiglist might help. I know ppl mod phones for like 20 bucks on craigslist. Try that out, although rooting is not hard at all if u don't mind being ripped off then try that out.
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ravizzle said:
Craiglist might help. I know ppl mod phones for like 20 bucks on craigslist. Try that out, although rooting is not hard at all if u don't mind being ripped off then try that out.
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I'm not looking to pay. I'm gonna give it a shot later tonight.
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I'm not looking to pay. I'm gonna give it a shot later tonight.
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I live in dudley if your willing to travel. I have no problem helping others but is all done at your own risk. You know what your getting into and can not provide any guarantee or warrantee
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shook187 said:
Thanks for the tip guys...I guess I'll give it a shot when I get home from work. Now after I root, how do I set up the hotspot?
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once rooted,
You can use Wifi Tether, look it up on the market it's free.
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Yes, but a much, much better solution is here. Infrastructure mode, and nicely integrated into the Wireless & Networks section of the Settings app. I've installed and tested it on the MixUp kernel, and it works like a champ.
There's a few apps that pop up in the market for wifi tether. Which one should we get?
dwallersv said:
Yes, but a much, much better solution is here. Infrastructure mode, and nicely integrated into the Wireless & Networks section of the Settings app. I've installed and tested it on the MixUp kernel, and it works like a champ.
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So once rooted, you don't need a special setting/program to tether, you can just use tethering programs and assume it is free?
In WM there's always the settings/program that I was paranoid about having wrong.
No... you don't use the Sprint hotspot app. This mod integrates a wireless Access Point feature/capability directly into the phone.
After installation, a new item appears in menu->settings->Wireless & networks -- "Mobile AP".
Select it, and turn it on with the checkbox. Wait while it configures everything in about a minute, then look for it with any wireless device and connect same as any AP. The device will now have internet access via your Epic.
This solution beats any other simply on account of the Infrastruture Mode implementation; however, the tight integration directly into the Android system beats the app approach too, for my tastes.
The SSID, DHCP server address range, and other wifi router/AP parameters are configurable.
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No... you don't use the Sprint hotspot app. This mod integrates a wireless Access Point feature/capability directly into the phone.
After installation, a new item appears in menu->settings->Wireless & networks -- "Mobile AP".
Select it, and turn it on with the checkbox. Wait while it configures everything in about a minute, then look for it with any wireless device and connect same as any AP. The device will now have internet access via your Epic.
This solution beats any other simply on account of the Infrastruture Mode implementation; however, the tight integration directly into the Android system beats the app approach too, for my tastes.
The SSID, DHCP server address range, and other wifi router/AP parameters are configurable.
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just keep in mind this mod only works on stock/odexed ROMs, which if all you are doing is rooting, you have. if that is too much then you can get wifi tether but i think the market version still doesnt work on the Epic (correct me if thats changed).
the working version is here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
but you have to go to settings > applications > check unknown sources to install a file downloaded from non-market source.
amosher13 said:
just keep in mind this mod only works on stock/odexed ROMs, which if all you are doing is rooting, you have. if that is too much then you can get wifi tether but i think the market version still doesnt work on the Epic (correct me if thats changed).
the working version is here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
but you have to go to settings > applications > check unknown sources to install a file downloaded from non-market source.
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Works for me
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shook187 said:
Lol...I just want free hotspot..all that clockwork talk is over my head.
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As others have stated, you really should do it yourself and learn. Unless of course you dont ever plan on getting another phone that you plan to root. Most of the guides on XDA offer wasy instructions and have (some) members that will be patient and offer you assistance if you need it.
It really isnt that difficult with the guides and instructions some have posted. Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798067. My 12 year old nephew followed that post, and with minimal questions rooted his phone on his own without any issues.
Southie here if you need help still
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Southie here if you need help still
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perfect I work in south boston I'll send you a privrate message in a few I'm driving
I think youtube has some guides as well
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So I decided I'd give the new official update for the HTC aria a shot despite all the talk about not being able to root it yet. So far some pretty important things I've noticed is the fact that there is no sideloading. I saw someone on here say that it would be able to sideload - incorrect. The second big thing is the fact that it does not have the touchpad button wake. You have to use the power button which is a huge flaw for me. Someone also said that it would be capable of overclocking- as far as I know right now I don't think you can, but I can't be 100% sure yet because of the lack of sideloading and the 4.99 for setcpu. Some of the cool new features I do like is the mobile hotspot capabilities, live wallpapers, and the market update. So now I want to see what others have to say about it. Please come tell me what you've found!
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Can you not sideload w/ this?
http://www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine
Hmm ill try that today after school
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That's what I used to sl when I first got this phone.
cjtulowiecki said:
Hmm ill try that today after school
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Did it work?
I want to understand ..
The updates are made automatically?
If I purchased from ebay the device in 3 / 3 and it had not arrived yet, am I expected to see within 2.2 and unable to root?
havlaz said:
I want to understand ..
The updates are made automatically?
If I purchased from ebay the device in 3 / 3 and it had not arrived yet, am I expected to see within 2.2 and unable to root?
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Did you purchase a used phone? Was it already rooted? Did the seller install the latest update from HTC/AT&T?
The 2.2 update from at&t is not an Over-the-air (OTA) update. It's offered by at&t via the HTC web site. The update, therefore, takes work on the user's part. It's not automatic.
That said, if you purchase a phone from eBay that is factory fresh from at&t, it's possible it already has the 2.2 update - I put the odds at 50%.
For what it's worth, the only thing wrong with the stock build of this device's ROM is the at&t bloatware/crapware. Other than that, it's a solid device, and there are ways to customize the phone to your liking.
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cjtulowiecki said:
So I decided I'd give the new official update for the HTC aria a shot despite all the talk about not being able to root it yet. So far some pretty important things I've noticed is the fact that there is no sideloading. I saw someone on here say that it would be able to sideload - incorrect. The second big thing is the fact that it does not have the touchpad button wake. You have to use the power button which is a huge flaw for me. Someone also said that it would be capable of overclocking- as far as I know right now I don't think you can, but I can't be 100% sure yet because of the lack of sideloading and the 4.99 for setcpu. Some of the cool new features I do like is the mobile hotspot capabilities, live wallpapers, and the market update. So now I want to see what others have to say about it. Please come tell me what you've found!
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don't worry about side-loading.
Use the stock HTC sync software that came with your Aria - when prompted to update, don't do it!
DanGeorges said:
Did you purchase a used phone? Was it already rooted? Did the seller install the latest update from HTC/AT&T?
The 2.2 update from at&t is not an Over-the-air (OTA) update. It's offered by at&t via the HTC web site. The update, therefore, takes work on the user's part. It's not automatic.
That said, if you purchase a phone from eBay that is factory fresh from at&t, it's possible it already has the 2.2 update - I put the odds at 50%.
For what it's worth, the only thing wrong with the stock build of this device's ROM is the at&t bloatware/crapware. Other than that, it's a solid device, and there are ways to customize the phone to your liking.
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i'm from israel, and i need RTL
i don't care about the rom,
and to change the framework.jar i need root...
here is the buy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...DuFKhKg%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I got an hk/tw region phone and sideload is enabled natively
havlaz said:
i'm from israel, and i need RTL
i don't care about the rom,
and to change the framework.jar i need root...
here is the buy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...DuFKhKg%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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If it is what it looks like, (US version/AT&T branded) then you should be able to root no problem with unrevoked
http://unrevoked.com/#aria
I'm not sure about enabling RTL support, but I think people have been talking about it on these forums.
At first my phone felt quick when it was processing, but initial response to screen presses felt slightly laggy. I was concerned. But after running it for a few weeks now, without a task killer, it feels like quite a quick more featured phone. Seems like there was a calibration and optimization duration there. Maybe it's in my head? Very happy with the upgrade, especially for apps to SD!
Oh, and add gingerbread keyboard from the market and the phone is twice as good!
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You can do side loading by using android injector. You can find it at at harmonyhollow or softpedia. Just type in Android Injector at google. It also allows you to install multiple apps at the same time.
Call_er_Roxie said:
At first my phone felt quick when it was processing, but initial response to screen presses felt slightly laggy. I was concerned. But after running it for a few weeks now, without a task killer, it feels like quite a quick more featured phone. Seems like there was a calibration and optimization duration there. Maybe it's in my head? Very happy with the upgrade, especially for apps to SD!
Oh, and add gingerbread keyboard from the market and the phone is twice as good!
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How do you get Apps to SD to work on this rom?
In the past I was using Darktremor's a2sd preinstalled on the Liberated Aria roms.
I am now on the Liberated version of the rom (thanks to Gene Poole - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970272), but I don't know how to do apps2sd here. I have my sdcard partitioned with ext3 (512 Mb), but it's not getting used automatically.
Tx Redneck said:
Can you not sideload w/ this?
http://www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine
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This is what I use to sideload and it works perfectly
ROFL 2.2.2 STILL NO ROOT if I was the owner of this phone id sell it!crap
Sounds like the Samsung Infuse is going to have sideloading enabled right from the factory. Looks like AT&T is finally going to give up a little of it's firm grasp on it's customers choices for downloading apps. I sure hope this travels to the Atrix so that we don't have to enable it manually (just a hassle some times that shouldn't have to be done).
It does seem to be that way! Hopefully AT&T sticks with it!
Some sources for the skeptical like me:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...oading-apps-has-att-finally-changed-its-ways/
http://www.androidcentral.com/att-re-enables-sideloading-infuse-4g
Looks like they have indeed done the impossible.
It would make sense to push this thru to the Atrix on the next update, right? It's just another hassle that only AT&T customers have to deal with and I'm glad AT&T is finally getting on board
OH NO!!! You mean AT&T wont be able to tell me what i can and cant install on my phone. I don't think i can handle that much responsibility.
how to sideload apps should be the least of your concern if you are on this forum already
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how to sideload apps should be the least of your concern if you are on this forum already
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Not true. This is good news. Moto really said they might unlock the bootloader depending on carriers. If ATT is allowing sideloading then they also may allow Moto to bring the lockable/unlockable bootloader from the Xoom to our platform.
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OH NO!!! You mean AT&T wont be able to tell me what i can and cant install on my phone. I don't think i can handle that much responsibility.
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Go get an iPhone then and let both Apple AND AT&T give it to you!
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This is really great news. Unless it was done by mistake...
You know everything I have read about people updating to 1.83 says they have not had to re-enable side loading. I sbf'ed mine and the side loading was still there. Are we sure the 1.83 update Atrix software blocks it still?
Just tried on my wife's non-rooted Atrix and sideloading is not available.
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Just tried on my wife's non-rooted Atrix and sideloading is not available.
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Of course not. AT&T would have to push a firmware update to enable it. Just because the Infuse has it out of the box, doesn't mean we'll see it on the Atrix anytime soon (if ever).
greyhulk said:
Of course not. AT&T would have to push a firmware update to enable it. Just because the Infuse has it out of the box, doesn't mean we'll see it on the Atrix anytime soon (if ever).
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Well, just to add some more info to my OP, here is another great article confirming that we will be getting the ability to sideload apps.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/06/att-v...+TheBoyGeniusReport+(BGR+|+Boy+Genius+Report)
"Second, and perhaps more interestingly, Bradley stated that AT&T will remove its third-party app store restrictions — allowing users to download applications hosted outside of the official Google Market."
This is great news. I just hope it comes sooner than later for the people that need it to really get the most out of these phones. (and those daily free Amazon Store apps)
my atrix in 1.83 update is sideloading enable without root or hack
rockero_turvo said:
my atrix in 1.83 update is sideloading enable without root or hack
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Then you must have previously had root or sideloading ability on it. That is the only way it has been allowed thus far. If you or someone else previously enabled it, it will stay enabled (most of the time) through any updates.
So I've searched and everyone seems to say that the OTA updates are stored in the cache folder. I've looked there and don't see it (there's nothing at all in the cache folder).
I've been on Froyo with Syndicate Frozen ROM and am quite happy with things as they are. But my phone decided to automatically download the new update and it's been bugging me about installing it.
I've since blocked the SystemUpdate.apk and it doesn't bother me every 15 minutes like it used to, but when I reboot the phone it still tells me that it's been downloaded and is ready to install.
I don't suppose it's that big of a deal to just disregard the message on the rare occasion of a reboot, but still.. I'd like to delete the file from wherever it's been stored so it never bothers me about it again.
I'm using Adao File Manager if it matters. I'll try root explorer if I have to, but just don't like needlessly installing apps.
Thanks =)
Sooo, you don't like gingerbread?
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Some of us are waiting for gingerbread roms to work the kinks out. I haven't seen one that makes me feel like I need to flash it yet.
sephiroth009 said:
Some of us are waiting for gingerbread roms to work the kinks out. I haven't seen one that makes me feel like I need to flash it yet.
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I thought I was the only one that felt this way! Lol
Yeah I have the same problem - how did you block systemupdate.apk ?
xopher.hunter said:
Sooo, you don't like gingerbread?
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I like my custom ROM and the way things are set up now. Until I can, with little effort, upgrade to gingerbread while also keeping everything the same-- no, I don't like gingerbread. =)
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Some of us are waiting for gingerbread roms to work the kinks out. I haven't seen one that makes me feel like I need to flash it yet.
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altimuh said:
I thought I was the only one that felt this way! Lol
Yeah I have the same problem - how did you block systemupdate.apk ?
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I used Gemini App Manager (it's free in the market). You have to enable USB debugging for a while while you do this. Download it, open it, menu>Expert Mode, scroll down to system update, long press, block app.
You can do something similar with Titanium if you have it, but Gemini is free in the market.
Like I said, it hasn't been bugging me every 15 minutes like it used to, so this is decent solution for the time being, but every time I restart it bugs me about it again. I'd prefer to delete it so I don't have to worry about accidentally pressing okay.
I haven't actually blocked/frozen it yet, it takes me half a second to hit install later but I'm thinking about freezing it. And I get the feeling there may be a gb rom worth flashing in a few days (keeping an eye on you starsky for that theme =P).
EDIT: oh I heard the ota may also be in data/cache
EDIT 2.0: my update is sitting right in /cache
Apparently Adeo doesn't see the update. I installed Root Explorer, found and removed the update. Still pops up on every reboot. Very annoying. =\
I'm tempted to make a nandroid backup and press install just to see what happens.