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Update problems

I tried to install the new update on my Hero. I was rooted with the universal root program. During install my phone freezes and i get an !. I unrooted with the same program and I still get the same thing. My wife's stock hero installed just fine. When I try to install again it says the download is corrupt and asks me to re-download it. I've tried it several time with the same result. Any suggestions?

I had to re-install the old update from htc.com to get back to factory. I then updated to new one OTA, but now I can't root it anymore. I was using the universalandroot also and it won't root again. I'm going to try a different root method and hopefully it works.

I think I might know why your downloads are classified as corrupt.
If you used Regaw's root method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572 towards the bottom there is a section called
"DISABLE OTA UPDATES!!!!"
regaw_leinad said:
After doing this, the OTA updates WILL still download, BUT they will not pass signature checks to flash because of the code you just entered.
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you just need to undo it by using mv to rename the file otacerts file back to the original name

I don't think that's it. Cause I didn't use that method. I read somewhere on here that if you've removed/uninstalled some of the sprint apps, then it's not going to update because the update involves updating one or more of those apps. When the update doesn't find those apps, it fails.

IndoSlim said:
I don't think that's it. Cause I didn't use that method. I read somewhere on here that if you've removed/uninstalled some of the sprint apps, then it's not going to update because the update involves updating one or more of those apps. When the update doesn't find those apps, it fails.
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Maybe that's my issue. I did get rid of some of the stock apps I don't use.

Does anyone know what stock apps may have been updated with this? The only one I can think of would be peep. Is there a place I could get that .apk to reinstall and try to update again?

c00ller said:
I think I might know why your downloads are classified as corrupt.
If you used Regaw's root method towards the bottom there is a section called
"DISABLE OTA UPDATES!!!!"
you just need to undo it by using mv to rename the file otacerts file back to the original name
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I used Regaw's method, is it mandatory to get this OTA?
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It's not mandatory to get it, but i want to eliminate the dialer lag. I think if I just reinstall the stock apps I could to the OTA update.

c00ller said:
I think I might know why your downloads are classified as corrupt.
If you used Regaw's root method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572 towards the bottom there is a section called
"DISABLE OTA UPDATES!!!!"
you just need to undo it by using mv to rename the file otacerts file back to the original name
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lol, c00ller how many times have you copied and pasted this exact same post into multiple threads asking this question? are you annoyed yet?

Krazy_Talk said:
I used Regaw's method, is it mandatory to get this OTA?
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No its not. Your phone will still work just fine without it. But if you do want to incorporate the new fixes, install nfinitefx's new .7 ROM that has all the fixes/updates in it, and you won't lose root this way either.

chromiumleaf said:
No its not. Your phone will still work just fine without it. But if you do want to incorporate the new fixes, install nfinitefx's new .7 ROM that has all the fixes/updates in it, and you won't lose root this way either.
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That's great news! Could you please PM me the links I need to flash the Rom. And I don't know if it matters but I am running stock 2.1.
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Update Notifications

Hey guys. I know that there is an available atrix update, but I don't want to update. Att keeps sending me annoying messages to update. How do I get this to stop?
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rjohnstone said:
It's easy to block the update if you don't want to lose root and also want to get rid of the annoying messages.
Just rename the otacerts.zip and cacerts.bks certs in system/etc/security.
The update will download (you must let it download), but fail the auth check and not install.
This also turns off the reminder notifications.
Easily reversible if you want to get updates later.
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I have the same problem. It tells me I don't have permission to rename the files when I try. And I can't find them using my PC.

I have the same problem. It tells me I don't have permission to rename the files when I try. And I can't find them using my PC.
NVM. AS I POST THIS, Root explorer has decided to kick ass and rename it when I click the "Mount R/w" button at the top.

glad i saw this, i was going to ask the same question. thanks

Thank you for the tip. It works.

Another way of doing it is to freze updater 2.2.1 and upgrade app 2.2.1 with tit backup. Or so i've read
I tried that my self and it seems to work. I aint sure if the freze stick or not if booting though...

weird, i downloaded it but never installed it. i changed those two files posted above and it still just gave me the install screen of if i want to install now or later

apolloms said:
weird, i downloaded it but never installed it. i changed those two files posted above and it still just gave me the install screen of if i want to install now or later
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Try my method if you're rooted. Works! I haven't got any prompts about doing anything after freezing the apps.

jange said:
Another way of doing it is to freze updater 2.2.1 and upgrade app 2.2.1 with tit backup. Or so i've read
I tried that my self and it seems to work. I aint sure if the freze stick or not if booting though...
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It worked for me. The warning disapeared.

Download antek app manager its free. Then freeze com.Motorola. blur.updater. or look for updater and freeze that.
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I want to update but I didnt get any notice. I was also beta tester but didnt get any update either. I flash sbf and ran system updater but nothing still.

[How to] Make a copy of your OTA update file (for backup/testing purposes)

Hi Everyone,
It was brought to my attention that there really isn't a clear explanation anywhere (as far as I know) on how to capture an OTA update file once you've downloaded it (for backup and/or testing purposes of course). So I've decided to write up this brief and simple "How to guide".
1. You need a rooted device
2. You'll need to download and install root explorer or Super Manager
3. Go ahead and download the OTA update BUT once downloaded DO NOT INSTALL yet, hit your back button or simply tap install later.
4. Open root explorer and navigate to the folder that says cache.
5. You'll see the OTA update file in there tap and hold then select copy.
6. Paste file to your external sd card (from there you'll be able to move it to your PC or where ever.
7. Since you have now successfully made a copy of your update (purley for backup purposes of course) navigate to your settings>about phone>system update and this will bring back the option to install the update
Any questions or suggestions I would be more than willing to answer or make edits to the OP if anyone sees a step I skipped or missed
Thanks to DarkRyoushii for the idea
Thanks dLo GSR for the super manager suggestion
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Thanks! If I see an OTA message popup anytime soon I'll make sure to back it up before installing..

DarkRyoushii said:
Thanks! If I see an OTA message popup anytime soon I'll make sure to back it up before installing..
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Hopefully that user with the dev device that received a 1.75 update (claims) hspa is enabled can push that update out to all of us...
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk

BBock9 said:
Hopefully that user with the dev device that received a 1.75 update (claims) hspa is enabled can push that update out to all of us...
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk
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he won't, he said he's said too much already :/

For those too cheap to buy root explorer, this can be done using ADB as well, right?
Might be good to post up instructions using that too

DarkRyoushii said:
he won't, he said he's said too much already :/
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Smells like BS then..if he said too much he would have known what was going on with his device....
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Just checked... nothing for me so far.

cool, i heard a new prerelease update should come

if you don't want to buy root explorer, Super Manager is a good free app as well.

So it just like nandroid ?
Its a full back up of the system? (ghost?)
Its only make a backup of the update? no backup of the system?
Edit:
OH, its backup the Update that available.
but how do i make a nandroid ? without a recovery..

step 1. get a recovery.
step 2. make nandroid.
:3
I'm sorry that was mean, I honestly don't know if its possible without a recovery though :S

Ok, I receive the 1.75 message and did the steps. There were two files in the cache folder and I copy the most recent one. I hope it is what we are looking for.

jwgallardo said:
Ok, I receive the 1.75 message and did the steps. There were two files in the cache folder and I copy the most recent one. I hope it is what we are looking for.
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DID YOU SIGN UP FOR THE BETA?! If yes, please remove it and respect the NDA that you agreed too. We are trying to set a good example at xda by respecting motorola, regardless if it helps us get a bootloader solution earlier. :/
If you didn't sign up and just got the update randomly.. I'm amazed XD

jwgallardo said:
Ok, I receive the 1.75 message and did the steps. There were two files in the cache folder and I copy the most recent one. I hope it is what we are looking for.
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what area do you live in, where you running .26 or .57, did the update pop up or did you check for it manually? Also I don't believe that to be the update. They're usually zip files and the .57 update was around 17mb... weird if that was your only file

he said that there was 2 files but he only grabbed the latest one.. so I'm assuming he only picked up the market.apk (probably from a market update) instead of the .zip

I live in Mexico. I have an unlocked Atrix. I need to be rooted because I use the hotspot app a lot. I didn't sign up any beta or NDA. I just received an OTA message to update to 1.75 two or three days ago. I haven't do that until I'm sure I can continue rooted. If there is anything else I can try please let me know. The other file is not too much different of this one.
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jwgallardo said:
I live in Mexico. I have an unlocked Atrix. I need to be rooted because I use the hotspot app a lot. I didn't sign up any beta or NDA. I just received an OTA message to update to 1.75 two or three days ago. I haven't do that until I'm sure I can continue rooted. If there is anything else I can try please let me know. The other file is not too much different of this one.
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as previously mentioned in another thread, press okay and let it download, it will then say install now or install later. YOU MUST CLICK INSTALL LATER. then you can goto the cache file and just incase you get the wrong thing, copy EVERYTHING from the cache folder like instructed in the OP of this thread.

1.75 Update
jwgallardo said:
Ok, I receive the 1.75 message and did the steps. There were two files in the cache folder and I copy the most recent one. I hope it is what we are looking for.
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Anybody try this file, when I go to install it, it says it wants to overwrite a system file?

i tried actrully, it didnt work at all.
Infact, i dont see any changes. Mine still says 1.57

[Q] Looking to DELETE OTA Gingerbread

Hi all,
I downloaded the OTA update to my rooted DX. After reading about Verizon going after Wireless Tether users I've decided that I want to wait this out for now. Does anyone know the location and the name of the update files? Thanks in advance...

Fyi, I have got wireless tether to work successfully by toggling airplane mode. No tbh patch needed.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

Thanks for the reply.
I keep getting reminders that the file has been D/L'd if I would like to update "now" or "later". The last time I choose "later" it said that it will remind me in twelve hours. I've decided to freeze the updater using Titanium Backup to buy me time. I wonder if "Factory Data Reset" will remove the D/L?
Trying to learn about SBF's, flashing, bootstraps etc. Stuff I never tried because I only used Z4root. If anyone can recommend any reading or particular videos to watch, it would be greatly appreciated. I did read one from this forum. Thanks all...

Delete a system app like city id. The update will fail

^
he's right. OTA updates check for the bloatware installed on the phone. If certain ones are missing, the update will refuse to install until you put em back

Really? I thought before the download is started that the phone is remotely checked for bloatware and that once the firmware is downloaded that it will update the phone regardless of any bloatware. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the advice....

It is, but it also needs the files to install. Without them, it can't install the update. You will get about 33% of the way, it will fail, and reboot

The OTA file is stored in the /cache directory. There are actually two files, a .zip file and a .crc file with the same name as the zip file. I think the .crc file is for the system to check file integrity of the zip file.
I used cache cleaner to wipe cache, but it wouldn't get rid of these two files. File managers like Astro, OI, and Estrongs didn't show these two files in /cache, but when I used Root Explorer I could see the files there and I deleted them. I don't know if they'll re-download. If they do, and I get the reminder pop-up message, then I'll just do a failed install (I used Titanium Backup to "freeze" CityID, Blockbuster, and Backup Assistant). Once the install has failed, it should stop popping up the reminder message.

fm325 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I keep getting reminders that the file has been D/L'd if I would like to update "now" or "later". The last time I choose "later" it said that it will remind me in twelve hours. I've decided to freeze the updater using Titanium Backup to buy me time. I wonder if "Factory Data Reset" will remove the D/L?
Trying to learn about SBF's, flashing, bootstraps etc. Stuff I never tried because I only used Z4root. If anyone can recommend any reading or particular videos to watch, it would be greatly appreciated. I did read one from this forum. Thanks all...
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I used TB to "freeze" the "Updater" and have not received any notifications of an update since: I am still on Froyo with no issues.
With regards to how to video for SBF here is a good one:
Some helpful info:
Good How to Guide

Thanks guys for your advice! I haven't received any further messages about updating since I froze the update apps.
Thanks Grillmaster for the tip about Root Explorer. I've used Astro and File Expert but Root Explorer seems to be the most popular. Now I know a reason why!
Thanks Ricky for the suggested video! I've D/L'd DX Bootstrap and when I think I know what I'm doing I'll try the latest rooted GB!
Take care and thanks again!

Oops! I meant GrillMouster!!! Oh, by the way, I just D/L'd Root Explorer and you're right! The other file managers just show a blank /cache directory but with R.E. I've found the update files I was looking to delete! Awesome!
Thanks again,
Frank
Z4 rooted DX. Froyo

Can you SBF back to .340 after taking the OTA? I want to reinstall the rooted .596

With my tab I was nagged constantly about an ota. Deleting the files only means it will download again. Removing an app only meant the install failed. No matter what I kept being nagged. I had to do some build.prop edits to get rid of the notification completely.
Sounds like you use your data for more than just checking things here and there. Maybe you need a tether plan.
Install 2.3.3 and get a tether plan.
Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk

xVallex said:
Can you SBF back to .340 after taking the OTA? I want to reinstall the rooted .596
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Yes.
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shoman24v said:
With my tab I was nagged constantly about an ota. Deleting the files only means it will download again. Removing an app only meant the install failed. No matter what I kept being nagged. I had to do some build.prop edits to get rid of the notification completely.
Sounds like you use your data for more than just checking things here and there. Maybe you need a tether plan.
Install 2.3.3 and get a tether plan.
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I "froze" the "Updater" file and am still on Froyo without the pesky notifications.

Ok, im jw i downloaded the ota update for gb 2.3 but i dont like how i cant root it lol so is there a way to sbf back to froyo 2.2? And if i do i was wondering if ill still be able to root it cuz i read somewhere that i would permanintly loose root if i dl'd ota
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Read. The. Stickies. They answer all of your questions.

I lookex through them, but everything i saw was explaining how to sbf from froyo or from rooted roms, n im on stock gb 2.3 so i dont have bootstrap or anything installed n i wasent sure how to sbf back to stock froyo
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You can still sbf back to froyo from OTA GB.

Ok, i dl'd that file to sbf back to 2.2 but can i just use astro n run it? Or do i have to do something else cuz im on 2.3?
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[Q] Any way to root VM Intercept? Please help I've tried everything!

Hey people,
I've been trying for a while now to root my sister's Intercept (virgin mobile). I've looked all over the place and no method seems to work. Does anyone know of a way to do it?
I've tried:
z4root apk (said phone is rooted but su wasn't installed and all other apps said it wasn't, including root checkers)
intercept root apk (same as above)
SuperOneClick (latest version) (stopped in the middle and never completed, always fails)
Gingerbreak apk (just reboots the phone and doesn't do anything)
Any ideas? Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

The intercept root apk worked like cake for me. I would try doing a factory reset then using that apk first thing after rebooting. It doesn't work with FB01 (Sprint) Intercepts after a February 29, 2012 update, but it should still work with EC07 (VM).
This is the one I used: http://intercept-root.googlecode.com/files/InterceptRootV1-35.apk
Once you've used the app once and reboot your phone, open it again and if it worked you should see options to either unroot or install CM01 custom recovery (recommended if you want to flash roms onto it).
Good luck!

Gonna try it out when I get a chance. Thanks!

The z4root dont work on the intercept anymore. and the inerceptroot.apk on my phone would say that it was failed or what not and i would use root apps and they would still work (even without superuser)

I have been using a optimus v but I have an intercept that's rooted with super one click. Its a brand new phone just opened it and runs like crap slow and just tards out. Rooted it to try and fix it still a no go. Any clues
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I have the sprint version, interceptroot.apk worked until the latest FB01 update, after that I had to us samsung SWupdater to load customer recovey

Intercept root apk should work with the VM intercept. I recently tried that method on mine, but I had to do it a couple of times before it actually rooted it.
Sent from my LG-P509 using xda premium

jaredw444 said:
I have been using a optimus v but I have an intercept that's rooted with super one click. Its a brand new phone just opened it and runs like crap slow and just tards out. Rooted it to try and fix it still a no go. Any clues
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Id just start from scratch and find a stock rom to flash. I used to have a VM intercept for a painful 2 years. Sometimes you just need to start over with a fresh rom.

BudDroid said:
Id just start from scratch and find a stock rom to flash. I used to have a VM intercept for a painful 2 years. Sometimes you just need to start over with a fresh rom.
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Its still stock rom never fa
lashed anything on the phone. Its actually started working like a normal intercept. Had it off for about 2 weeks then turned it on recently and works alot better. I'm pretty much using the phone as a play toy seeing what I can change and explore all the files to get a better idea about android. Maybe I can find a way to make the intercept a good phone.e( highly unlikely, since it is an intercept)
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Intercept root
i have an intercept from VM and it was easily rooted with interceptroot.apk Google it, a safe copy will be found on sdx-developers website.
this should get you started, make sure you download the file with your phone, click the home button. Next, click the settings button on your phone, go to applications and then in the following menu, go to development and turn on usb debugging and use the back icon, next allow unknown sources in the menu you are now into again, and click the home button yet again.
Make sure you have some sort of file browser, I personally prefer the app "file expert" but others have their own preferences. (you can use any file tools, like: es file explorer(free), file explorer(free and paid), file expert(free and donate versions), root explorer(free and paid verisons). Anyways, go to your sdcard with the file tool, locate the folder called download, and tap the icon that says "intercept-root.apk" make sure its version 1.35!
You should be asked if you'd like to install, select install. *** NOTE: if you have an antivirus on your phone(whats the point?) you'll get a pup warning, it does not mean its a virus, just a Potentially Unwanted Program, which means that you might not want to install just because it will void your warranty.. if you don't mind, JUST IGNORE! ****
next, you will have a few options, might I suggest permanent root so you don't have to keep rooting your device, it will also have other options and install a handy icon inside your applications menu screen for safe keeping!
You should be all good to go, to find out, go to the google play store and download a program thats free called "root checker basic" It will let you know if your good to go or not.
That concludes the fast off the top of my head tutorial! happy rooting!
*** Update ***
This intercept root apk file also has the option to install the CM01 recovery mod (flash) if your into modding or wanting to flash the phone to a new network sometime (why????) you might want to use this too, make sure to read up on it, I personally have not done it and choose not to, at least yet.. This is important if you want to install roms, kernels (like crappy-kernel) and opens more features to your phone, but can render it into a paper weight if your not careful and PAY ATTENTION!
hope this helps everyone.