Hello,
I have a question... If I root and unlock bootloader on my Nexus 7, will I be able to recieve OTA updates? I'm asking because of come of new Android 4.2
Thank you for all your answers
You can definetely receive the OTA Update being rooted and unlocked, mine just rolled in.
Didn't install it yet due to being unsure about CWM working after the update, I'm abroad right now and will do this at home with a PC nearby
ecki2k said:
You can definetely receive the OTA Update being rooted and unlocked, mine just rolled in.
Didn't install it yet due to being unsure about CWM working after the update, I'm abroad right now and will do this at home with a PC nearby
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Wow thank you so much for quick answer And I have one more question... after update, will it be still rooted? Or I have to root it again?
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Hi all,
Just received my G2 from warranty exchange from my Note 2 breaking, and I would like to go further with it!
I'm currently on 4.2.2 JB, and was wondering where I could find a link to get to 4.4.2 rooted? Is there a way to unroot (This is important incase I need to send it back).
I've seen a few threads, downloaded two kdz files, but just wanted to check if all I needed to do was flash that and that's all?
Thanks in advance!
You can just upgrade your phone (officially) and then root it afterwards by IOroot.
It's way too easier than the kdz method.
Also try to write a better title for your post.( No offence)
Ashrockr said:
You can just upgrade your phone (officially) and then root it afterwards by IOroot.
It's way too easier than the kdz method.
Also try to write a better title for your post.( No offence)
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Thanks for the reply! Yeah I realised after reading it again, the title had no context xD Sorry!
I can't upgrade officially since the EE UK OTA update isn't out yet
ShahinTehShiz said:
Thanks for the reply! Yeah I realised after reading it again, the title had no context xD Sorry!
I can't upgrade officially since the EE UK OTA update isn't out yet
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But these thread shows that they received their EE OTA update
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EE Community
Hello all, my Razr M (9.8.1Q-78-1) is still locked and not rooted! I had not been informed of updates on my device (I think) because I have Motorola services disabled. I hope I didn't miss the boat again! I have looked around for up to date news, but I am late and my situation is not common!
The big question: "Is it too late to OTA" through Moto/Verison, and if so, are there any other options? Thanks in advance for any help / pointers!
HeliNut said:
Hello all, my Razr M (9.8.1Q-78-1) is still locked and not rooted! I had not been informed of updates on my device (I think) because I have Motorola services disabled. I hope I didn't miss the boat again! I have looked around for up to date news, but I am late and my situation is not common!
The big question: "Is it too late to OTA" through Moto/Verison, and if so, are there any other options? Thanks in advance for any help / pointers!
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We answered your question here when you asked why start a new topic.... Yes you can ota to KitKat, root and unlock the bootloader....
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ezknives said:
We answered your question here when you asked why start a new topic.... Yes you can ota to KitKat, root and unlock the bootloader....
Thank you for responding, I have read that KK can be rooted and unlocked. What concerns me is that the update might have been patched! I may be a nervous noob, but I am sure they are hard at work to slam the door. It is now 12:26 am July 30, and I am running late to the party, again!
I apologize for the new thread, maybe I should have been more patient. I am anxious, I do not know how much time I have left. I missed the boat last year and have had a lot of time to stew on it! I am just being cautious before taking an OTA as I should be, at least I've learned that much.
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Tiny update 9.30.1.en.US?
Can someone please tell me what this OTA is (9.30.1.en.US), it took only seconds to download? Is this the norm?!
Previous system was 98.16.3.XT907.en.US / 4.1.2 / 9.8.1Q-78-1
Any ideas what this update is? Was this pushed before KK?
HeliNut said:
Can someone please tell me what this OTA is (9.30.1.en.US), it took only seconds to download? Is this the norm?!
Previous system was 98.16.3.XT907.en.US / 4.1.2 / 9.8.1Q-78-1
Any ideas what this update is? Was this pushed before KK?
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1. Use RSD Lite to flash the official KK firmware.
2. Use Towel Root to root.
3. Use Motopocalypse to unlock your bootloader.
ATTACK said:
1. Use RSD Lite to flash the official KK firmware.
2. Use Towel Root to root.
3. Use Motopocalypse to unlock your bootloader.
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Thank you, I have been reading about rsd lite (old thread 2013). If I am understanding this right, you can flash stock KK (manually downloaded with PC from the link you posted) with it even though I am unrooted and have a locked bl (because it is an official ROM)? If this is true, I do not need to rush, and do not need to use OTA at all? Downloading latest vers. 5.7 of RSD Lite now. Do I still have to edit xml?
My phone downloaded that update (98.30.1) last night, but I did not install it. If I do a FDR, will it effectively remove the update from whatever semi-hidden cache it downloaded it to? or should I just let it install? If either one is safe, then I can take all the time I want, and take baby steps. I really don't want to brick it, I use it daily for work!
HeliNut said:
1. If I am understanding this right, you can flash stock KK (manually downloaded with PC from the link you posted) with it even though I am unrooted and have a locked bl (because it is an official ROM)?
2. If this is true, I do not need to rush, and do not need to use OTA at all?
3. Do I still have to edit xml?
4. My phone downloaded that update (98.30.1) last night, but I did not install it. If I do a FDR, will it effectively remove the update from whatever semi-hidden cache it downloaded it to?
4.5 ...or should I just let it install?
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1. Yes, firmware can be flashed on locked bl's. You just can't downgrade.
2. If you want you can install the 98.30.1 OTA or just flash up to 183.46.10, your choice.
3. Don't touch the xml, there's no need. That's only for downgrading or even re-flashing to stock.
4. A FDR will remove any update data on your device, but you will be asked again to download it.
4.5 Again, your choice.
So i unrooted my 6p yesterday and then locked my bootloader today, how long will it take for the notification for an update to pop up?
Im running 6.0.1 with Build Number MTC20F
I am in the UK, my provider is Vodafone, if that makes a difference.
I havent upgraded to android N yet, but from reading, you need to be enrolled in the Android Beta program to get the OTA as of now. Also the bootloader being locked or unlocked shouldn't make a difference.
DeathGrind said:
I havent upgraded to android N yet, but from reading, you need to be enrolled in the Android Beta program to get the OTA as of now. Also the bootloader being locked or unlocked shouldn't make a difference.
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Cheers, I keep hearing about people getting the update, and all sources keep saying different things, one site says its released and 6p users can get it and another will say its still rolling out. Same goes for the bootloader, one site says it makes a difference and the other will say it doesn't. Guess ill have to wait. Again, cheers.
So, I just went through and made my phone stock MTC20F, but bootloader is still unlocked, enrolled for the beta program at https://www.google.com/android/beta?u=0, and check system updates and instantly got the update to download. So i can confirm that your bootloader doesn't matter and you need to be enrolled.
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So i unrooted my 6p yesterday and then locked my bootloader today, how long will it take for the notification for an update to pop up?
Im running 6.0.1 with Build Number MTC20F
I am in the UK, my provider is Vodafone, if that makes a difference.
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You don't need to re-lock the bootloader or unroot to accept the OTA. You just need to flash stock recovery.
dratsablive said:
You don't need to re-lock the bootloader or unroot to accept the OTA. You just need to flash stock recovery.
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So ur saying that you can accept the OTA while rooted? Will this work with dp5 rooted with encryption and just revert to stock recovery? (BC right now I'm on the newest twrp)
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ArmStrongDickPunch said:
So ur saying that you can accept the OTA while rooted? Will this work with dp5 rooted with encryption and just revert to stock recovery? (BC right now I'm on the newest twrp)
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If your system is modified, then the OTA won't work. This works with a systemless root.
Hey guys. Noob question alert. I'm still running the android august update on my 6P. Why am I not getting the latest October/November update? Thanks in advance.
Rooted? Unlocked BL? if so, that is why.
pickupman66 said:
Rooted? Unlocked BL? if so, that is why.
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Nope. No root and locked bootloader.
Same problem here. Stuck on October security update
In my experience they're kinda random but you'll get them eventually. This is why I prefer to flash the updates manually as soon as they come out. Plus, if an OTA messes up your phone and you have a locked bootloader, your options are very limited I'm fixing the issue. An unlocked BL for me is more of a safety net than anything else.
Hi, i have my Axon 7 (A2017G) for a month now. I got it from gearbest and it came with Marshmallow and no OTA. I updated to Nougat manually using update.zip metohod but i dont know if OTA works now. Can anyone clarify me on that? Thanks in advance
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Hi, i have my Axon 7 (A2017G) for a month now. I got it from gearbest and it came with Marshmallow and no OTA. I updated to Nougat manually using update.zip metohod but i dont know if OTA works now. Can anyone clarify me on that? Thanks in advance
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I haven't received any OTA with my phone bought from a local store, had to always do manual updates. I kinda hope that once updating to Oreo the OTA will work properly for me.
I don t expect there will be any more updates via OTA. It was prone to issues.
Enough people brick their phones trying to mod them without having official updates bricking them too.
joaocandeias said:
Hi, i have my Axon 7 (A2017G) for a month now. I got it from gearbest and it came with Marshmallow and no OTA. I updated to Nougat manually using update.zip metohod but i dont know if OTA works now. Can anyone clarify me on that? Thanks in advance
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The OTA system just doesn't work right. As long as you have stock recovery (i.e. you haven't installed TWRP) you will have OTA as broken as everyone else.
The OTA system usually works if you are on the latest version. so, stay on Nougat B09. In not too much time an update will pop up, it will be B10. That update will be the one that allows you to hop to Oreo once it's available (the oreo update should also appear via OTA later on)
Thanks for all your replies
RobboW said:
I don t expect there will be any more updates via OTA. It was prone to issues.
Enough people brick their phones trying to mod them without having official updates bricking them too.
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what does that even mean? I don't know anyone who bricked their phones with an OTA. Not even by applying another model update manually, those just lose the signal