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Anyone have a Froyo Archos with full Market Protected App access

After the market fix has been applied I see most apps (including some that I know are protected) but not all. From my experience on the DroidX, this is usually an issue with the build.prop not reporingt a valid ROM to google.
For example, I can search on my DX for "wii controller ime" and find the app. My Archos 101 does not. (I side loaded it.)
If someone has a build.prop for an Archos Gen 8, that will see that send it my way please.

Can you tell me what you've changed in the build.prop of your DX?

ok, done:
I just took the fingerprint from a galaxy tab:
paulshields said:
Code:
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/GT-P1000/GT-P1000/GT-P1000:2.2/FROYO/XXJJ3:user/release-keys
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- edited my build.prop using the root+rw package
- cleared the market cache and such
it's working
I can install apps like "Gun Bros" which I couldn't previously

This sounds cool! Is there a way a non rooted device can get this? Perhaps by some installation.apk
Thanks

Definitly not possible without root. I don't know if it's even possible with temproot
Sent from my A101IT using Tapatalk

Yeah, basically you need to fool the market into thinking you have a certified device. Not an easy task from what I understand. If you have a rooted Android phone you can download te app there, then use Titainium Backup to get the apk off the phone and side load it on you Archos. At least tha is what I do.

chulri said:
ok, done:
I just took the fingerprint from a galaxy tab: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9787172&postcount=2
- edited my build.prop using the root+rw package
- cleared the market cache and such
it's working
I can install apps like "Gun Bros" which I couldn't previously
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Hi chulri,
I follow your instruction above by modifying the fingerprint in /system/build.prop, then did the same market fix as instructed by the gappsinstall thread, reboot. I still can't find the gun bros app.
What else I have to do? (I had 2.1.4 rw root installed before doing this)
Now "My Apps" list is gone in the Google Market, can I get the list back?
Update: ok, it works now. I have to clear cache, clear data, force stop and then run the Market again. Now Gun Bros also shows up, and My Apps list also populate.
I still can't find Heywire app, anyone can see this app after this mod?

I have used archangel to root, then used marketenabler app from the market,
no other steps involved.
I seem to see all apps now (not 100% sure on that) but, definately see some protected apps that I couldnt see before and havent come across any on my HTC Desire that the Archos isnt seeing now.

CarsnGadgets said:
I have used archangel to root, then used marketenabler app from the market,
no other steps involved.
I seem to see all apps now (not 100% sure on that) but, definately see some protected apps that I couldnt see before and havent come across any on my HTC Desire that the Archos isnt seeing now.
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I also use MarketEnabler, but I can't see, at least, Gun Bros. Once applied this build.prop mod, I can see Gun Bros.

Gun Bros is available on Archos Apps Lib anyway

bthoven said:
I still can't find Heywire app, anyone can see this app after this mod?
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I have attached the latest version.

bthoven said:
Hi chulri,
Update: ok, it works now. I have to clear cache, clear data, force stop and then run the Market again. Now Gun Bros also shows up, and My Apps list also populate.
I still can't find Heywire app, anyone can see this app after this mod?
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Yes, me too

Tesla74 said:
I have attached the latest version.
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Thank you very much for .apk, It work fine on my Archos 101.

chulri said:
ok, done:
I just took the fingerprint from a galaxy tab:
- edited my build.prop using the root+rw package
- cleared the market cache and such
it's working
I can install apps like "Gun Bros" which I couldn't previously
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Hi chulri,
Can you provide a Guide of modify it?
Because I put my build.prop into /system to replace it, then force stop the Market and clean cache, then Reboot
the fingerprint will restore by itself????
I have no idea where I goes wrong...><

LeoNg628 said:
Hi chulri,
Can you provide a Guide of modify it?
Because I put my build.prop into /system to replace it, then force stop the Market and clean cache, then Reboot
the fingerprint will restore by itself????
I have no idea where I goes wrong...><
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[Solved]I think the Market Fix trick only work in old Market, it means you need to "Uninstall updates" after clean cache and force stop the Market.

Can someone please post up step by step how to edit the build.prop file ??
I've never done such a thing and I'm desperately trying to figure this out for a guide that I'm working on putting together..
I'm rooted (perma root) FWIW
Thanks a TON.

I use a file manager to copy the file to the sd and then connect to the computer via usb and edit with notepad++.. don't use windows notepad or wordpad as I've had problems with them. After the file is edited.. safely disconnect from the computer. Then I add .bak to the end of the original file and then copy the new edited file over to replace it.
I hope that helps. I believe there are also text editors in the market, but I like editing with a real keyboard.
Tesla

daddymikey1975 said:
Can someone please post up step by step how to edit the build.prop file ??
I've never done such a thing and I'm desperately trying to figure this out for a guide that I'm working on putting together..
I'm rooted (perma root) FWIW
Thanks a TON.
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Here: I"ve used the RootExplorer method detailed in this forum:
http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/154976-2-2-market-issues-use-mod.html
Also to all: There are two states possible with the Market. Fixed if you the clear cache hack, unfixed if you do not do it or if you undo it...(to undo just do the clear Cache path but add clear data....no need to stop googleservicesframework and no need to reboot...just restart Market app and accept legal terms). The difference fixed state gives more apps but will hide some others from you: you get google maps, zeam, ADW, ...but you loose Google Earth, Flash Player 10, TVU, .... Jus to name a few. So the key thing is to know how to quicly switch from one state to the other. use the clear cache hack to get into fixed state and use my undo rootine (clear data) to revert the fix.
Once you add the fix to build prop you pretty much have now 4 possible states:
Please see my post below for my tests on the 4 different states and some conclusions
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=48312
Here's how to very easily undo the fix if you need to...
..Once you've done the Market fix you do not need to reinstall Market to go back to state before applying the fix. Once you do the Market fix you will gain access to few more apps but many apps requiring froyo will no longer show up anymore: that's the case of apps like TVU, Flash 10, .... (there must be many more). I suspect the market fix makes the device and generic device but not a froyo one.
To go back an forth between the fix and the original state all you need is to do this;
go to Settings --- Applications --Manage Applications ---Running -- Market ---Clear Cache ----Clear Data --Force Stop--Relaunch Market ---Accept Terms and Conditions ---
Voila. and you're back to the original State where you can find flash 10 & other froyo only apps.
If you do the the fix...you loose flash ..but gaine other apps...the fix skip the Clear Data steps ...and the Clear Data step will undo the fix. THe fix requires reboot..To undo it you do not need to reboot and do not need to stop googleframework.

I do this fix and after seach keyword "adnroid" i get about 143000 apps.
Is it ok?

ncuxxx said:
I do this fix and after seach keyword "adnroid" i get about 143000 apps.
Is it ok?
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Yes, that's fine...you good...fixed state, fixed buld.prop
but note you may still not see some apps with are available in unfixed state, fixed build.prop (like TVU, Google Earth, Adobe Connect, flash 10.01,..)
That's the con of fixed state...you gain some you loose some....

[Q] Please help. Multitude of issues.

OK. So, I recently installed the KK 4.4.2 update on a stock rom. One of the things I've found (so far) that I hate the most about it is the stupid Goggle Now swipe up gesture. I use Auto Hide Soft Keys. With this new feature, I can't use it anymore. I have searched and searched, tried and tried to find the right solution. What I did last night was, I installed the xposed framework and the G2 Tweaks app. Played around with it for a bit. Made a few changes, not many. After reboot, I started getting popups that my LG keyboard stopped unexpectantly. I was unable to use it all. Using Titanium Backup, I froze the xposed framework app, the G2 Tweaks app and the LG keyboard (after it still wouldn't work for me). Had to go and download the swiftkey keyboard (which I hate) as a temporary workaround. So what I need to know is, 1: How do I fix my stock keyboard so that it won't force close? 2: What is the best option to completely eliminate that stupid Google Now BS? 3: Another issue I have discovered is that every time I turn my data off (which is all the time), I get a pesky voicemail notification that my data service is N/A and can't sync visual voicemail. How do I stop this? Is there a way without completely disableing my voicemail app? Please help! Thanks.

hi
you should have a "xposed disabler.zip" on your sd card. ..flash it and wipe caches
i use LMT launcher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
go in option and activate it in first ...
with
LG pie support xposed module
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689890
and gravitybox xposed module.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-gravitybox-v2-9-1-tweak-box-android-t2554049

[Q] Significant Lag After Root

I rooted using the CF Auto method or whatever it was last week to try playing Hearthstone on my Note 4, however now my phone gets significant lag issues (screen locks up for 3-4 seconds every 5 minutes or so) and even stuttering while playing music over Spotify. Any ideas?
I uninstalled Xposed and the App Settings module to see if that would fix it, but it hasn't.

Brilliancy said:
I rooted using the CF Auto method or whatever it was last week to try playing Hearthstone on my Note 4, however now my phone gets significant lag issues (screen locks up for 3-4 seconds every 5 minutes or so) and even stuttering while playing music over Spotify. Any ideas?
I uninstalled Xposed and the App Settings module to see if that would fix it, but it hasn't.
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hi,
i had similar and other experiences with Xposed and lag issue. (in past month) I have found that Xposed can break certain apps (when installing etc.. Shealth.. Play store, Samsung store, Private mode, and cause lag.
You must take into account that Xposed was last updated even before Note 4 was released.(?) So to me its not fully optimised? for Note 4?
However, I also found that Xposed broke certain apps.. even after i uninstalled it! eg.. My Play store was working fine with Xposed (Patched./fixes applied) and after i uninstalled Xposed i suddenly couldn't install apps from Play store! I was so fed trying to "fix" Play store etc... i just flashed my latest Official Rom over it..(All problems fixed!) So it could be Xposed that was original cause of your lag?.. even if you have uninstalled it? I have also found after uninstalling Xposed, some other module's functions are still present and i can still use it!
Just a pointer, maybe it helps?
good luck

Search the forum. It is S-Health, that causes lags, because it uses Secure Storage, which is not working with root. But there is a good news! There is already fix for it in custom kernels and XPosed Framework (search for SHealth in modules). You can use either.

Zer0r said:
Search the forum. It is S-Health, that causes lags, because it uses Secure Storage, which is not working with root. But there is a good news! There is already fix for it in custom kernels and XPosed Framework (search for SHealth in modules). You can use either.
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I tried searching a bit, but wasn't finding any results for what little I knew. Sorry about that. Thanks a bunch for the help. Will simply disabling S Health solve the issues since I don't use it anyways?
Edit: Just realized you mentioned a solution also within the Xposed framework, I'll try that! Sorry, I'm pretty tired haha

Brilliancy said:
I tried searching a bit, but wasn't finding any results for what little I knew. Sorry about that. Thanks a bunch for the help. Will simply disabling S Health solve the issues since I don't use it anyways?
Edit: Just realized you mentioned a solution also within the Xposed framework, I'll try that! Sorry, I'm pretty tired haha
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hi ,
yes, i think @Zer0r means the XsecureStorage module ( Wanam )
http://repo.xposed.info/module/ma.wanam.xshealth
Just to point out that maybe you overlooked an important fact and that is you still have the lag issue after ........uninstalling Xposed ?
thus Xposed must have "broken" something ? in process ? for you to have lag after uninstalling Xposed ?
to fix you now have to install Xposed again.(thus a temporally fix ????)
When i had Xposed installed and used XsecureStorage module it fixed my Shealthapp ( i had no lag ,so it was not an issue to me ) but it did not fix my Private mode .(So to me its a hit and miss )
Good luck

You can either install the secure storage xposed mod or edit your buildprop and change secure storage to false

willcor said:
When i had Xposed installed and used XsecureStorage module it fixed my Shealthapp ( i had no lag ,so it was not an issue to me ) but it did not fix my Private mode .(So to me its a hit and miss )
Good luck
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Quote from Wanam's ROM thread:
"If you can't get Private mode to work: backup your user Apps through TB, wipe data partition from recovery, reboot, setup Private mode and restore your Apps."

Zer0r said:
Quote from Wanam's ROM thread:
"If you can't get Private mode to work: backup your user Apps through TB, wipe data partition from recovery, reboot, setup Private mode and restore your Apps."
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hi,
thank you for your input, but i do know all relevant fixes.. (including your one.) Done them in past. Bottom line
I am not to interested if Private mode works or not..!
The point i am trying to bring across is that Xposed is not 100% optimised
for Note 4 and keeps on breaking various apps!
I have Xposed installed on my Note 3./.Note 2../ Note 8.0 (tab) and my HTC one X, no problems at all on any of these devices! My Note 4 i had Xposed installed on and off, since October this year.. so i do know Xposed very, very well! and relevant patches.
Bottom line is
if the dev. manages to optimise Xposed for lollipop (ART) i will install Xposed again! So i do fancy/like Xposed but is not so hardup to use it, (if it breaks so many apps and you have to patch it.)
This is my message i am try to bring across. with Xposed.. but then its your choice to install or not.?
thanks for your input and good luck

Lesson here is don't use xposed unless u do 5 minutes of reading first on how to use it with this phone. Been using it correctly since launch day, why...... cause I didn't just install it, I read what was suppose to be done before and after it is installed. Sorry just really sick of seeing the countless posts about this. There should be a sticky about xposed, but people would still fail to see it.
Before you even install xposed you should:
1. With titanium backup, freeze health service, private mode, and s health. Wipe data for those apps as well.
2. Edit build prop:
ro.build.selinux to 0 if you have a permissive kernel or want to flash one.
ro.config.knox to 0
ro.config.tima to 0
ro.securestorage.support to false
3. Reboot
4.install xposed, install framework, reboot.
5. Install Wanam 3.2.5,( do Not install newest 3.2.6 as there is something wrong with it, causes reboots while hanging at the startup system update process), go into security hacks and tick disable secure storage, and reboot.
6. In titanium backup, unfreeze health service, private mode, and s health.
7. Reboot and enjoy
I've even done this with skipping some of the reboots and been fine, but just to make sure you have no problems, do everything as written. And yes I know I edit other things in the build prop which is really overkill.
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willcor said:
hi,
thank you for your input, but i do know all relevant fixes.. (including your one.) Done them in past. Bottom line
I am not to interested if Private mode works or not..!
The point i am trying to bring across is that Xposed is not 100% optimised
for Note 4 and keeps on breaking various apps!
I have Xposed installed on my Note 3./.Note 2../ Note 8.0 (tab) and my HTC one X, no problems at all on any of these devices! My Note 4 i had Xposed installed on and off, since October this year.. so i do know Xposed very, very well! and relevant patches.
Bottom line is
if the dev. manages to optimise Xposed for lollipop (ART) i will install Xposed again! So i do fancy/like Xposed but is not so hardup to use it, (if it breaks so many apps and you have to patch it.)
This is my message i am try to bring across. with Xposed.. but then its your choice to install or not.?
thanks for your input and good luck
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So u uninstalled xposed and are not installing it again because u don't want to do a lil bit of work after a fresh install, despite all the pluses it brings? I find it so useful that I probably won't upgrade to 5.0 until xposed is compatible unless xposed will never be compatible.

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So u uninstalled xposed and are not installing it again because u don't want to do a lil bit of work after a fresh install, despite all the pluses it brings? I find it so useful that I probably won't upgrade to 5.0 until xposed is compatible unless xposed will never be compatible.[/QUOTE]
hi
thanks for you input ,
No ,i think maybe you "misinterpret" my last post ?( I did read up and follow correct Guidelines availeable .)
I stated that i know Xposed quite well and have installed Xposed all my other devices ..no problem etc .
On my Note 4 I have installed Xposed "on and off " since October (maybe 3 or 4 times ? i don't really know .)
Overall Xposed work well, no problems ,its just "sooner or later" an app would break !
eg . after using Xposed for a while( week or so )my Play store " broke"..could'nt install and have to apply fixes /patches all over again ( freeze S health / Install Xposed again /clear Shealth data etc etc )
other instant was using Xposed for a while my 'Samsung store " app broke .......!
Had to apply fixes/patches all over again ....!
I had my Private mode working in most of these cases ,but lost interest in hiding apps ..for what ?
I don't keep no "sensitive " stuff etc. on my device ,so don't really have any need for it .
As i am looking more forward to flash "Lollipop" onto my device ,i am not so "interested "
to keep Xposed on my Note 4 .( for every now and then ,for something to break and then apply fixes , after a while that was my experiences .)
Also i believe Xposed is not fully "optimised " for our Note 4 ..as i stated(/reason) , in my previous post above.
So if you chose to have Xposed on your device ,happy with it ,its your choice . (,i have no problem with that )
( i am also overall a " fan/supporter " of Xposed )
its just that my Note 4 is tweaked / running ... very smooth and i have no complaints/issues about... ..battery /lag or anything in paticular .
Good luck

[FIX] OxygenOS Wakelock

Many people have been having a problem with the SystemUpdateService Wakelock from Google Play Services on their OnePlus One. On other custom roms people have been able to fix it by disabling Wakeup in Google play services in Privacy Guard. I tried that using appops using Xposed but the wakelock was still there even after disabling Wakeup to Google Play services.
Looking at how CM12 Nightlies fixed the issue I learned how to fix it on Oxygen OS.
Method 1 (Tasker)- credit Dimitris Psallidas
* Tasker and Root required
** tested and survives reboot
1. Create a profile based on "Event > System > Device Boot"
2. Add a "Run Shell" action with the command
"pm enable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService"
and tick the "Use Root" option
3. Add a "Run Shell" action with the command
"pm disable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService"
and tick the "Use Root" option
https://plus.google.com/112425488314892935797/posts/VqubRkcTpEE
Method 2 - credit Calkulin
This method fixes the problem at the source by flashing a zip file through your custom recovery. It will fix the wakelock until play services updates. Then you will have to flash a new updated zip. Find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...mod-google-play-services-update-wake-t3078082
Method 3
First, you need to download Disable Service from the Play Store, it requires root. Then under the System tab you need to go to Google Play Services and enable SystemUpdateService. That will fix your wakelock. You will notice that there is another SystemUpdateService under Google Services Framework, but leave that one disabled. -
This method is a Temporary Fix. You must enable that service again after a Reboot. OxygenOS disables it by default on boot which causes the wakelock.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-l9/general/carbonrom-wakelock-systemupdateservice-t3059218
Already posted it on the Ox OS thread.

jdtimothy said:
Does anyone no now to enable the service on boot with Tasker? I don't know if a terminal command or a script could be used to enable that service.
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Yup. This was posted for CM back when it had the same wakelock: https://plus.google.com/112425488314892935797/posts/VqubRkcTpEE

Thanks, those methods work great for automatically taking care of the problem.

It's by far easier:
- Xposed
- Install "Wakelock Terminator" from the Play Store
- Search for the Play Services, filter the wakelock "SystemUpdateService"

kurtextrem said:
It's by far easier:
- Xposed
- Install "Wakelock Terminator" from the Play Store
- Search for the Play Services, filter the wakelock "SystemUpdateService"
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Not working with oxygen os (5.0.2)

I did this Tasker fix on mine and holy crap what a difference. Back to similar battery life as when I was running stock 4.4.4.

denyo81 said:
Not working with oxygen os (5.0.2)
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You need to download xposed for 5.0

Jgard said:
I did this Tasker fix on mine and holy crap what a difference. Back to similar battery life as when I was running stock 4.4.4.
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Can you guide me configuring tasker ? I never used it actually. Please tell me a step by step procedure as I am a total noob in this.

I pretty much haven't ever gotten Tasker to work because it requires a lot of effort. But if you follow the OP, it's really easy to figure out. (this is my way of saying I barely know what I'm doing and don't feel qualified to explain how to do it)

jdtimothy said:
Many people have been having a problem with the SystemUpdateService Wakelock from Google Play Services on their OnePlus One. On other custom roms people have been able to fix it by disabling Wakeup in Google play services in Privacy Guard. I tried that using appops using Xposed but the wakelock was still there even after disabling Wakeup to Google Play services.
Looking at how CM12 Nightlies fixed the issue I learned how to fix it on Oxygen OS.
Method 1 (Tasker)- credit Dimitris Psallidas
* Tasker and Root required
** tested and survives reboot
1. Create a profile based on "Event > System > Device Boot"
2. Add a "Run Shell" action with the command
"pm enable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService"
and tick the "Use Root" option
3. Add a "Run Shell" action with the command
"pm disable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService"
and tick the "Use Root" option
https://plus.google.com/112425488314892935797/posts/VqubRkcTpEE
Method 2
First, you need to download Disable Service from the Play Store, it requires root. Then under the System tab you need to go to Google Play Services and enable SystemUpdateService. That will fix your wakelock. You will notice that there is another SystemUpdateService under Google Services Framework, but leave that one disabled. -
This method is a Temporary Fix. You must enable that service again after a Reboot. OxygenOS disables it by default on boot which causes the wakelock.
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Works like a charm thank you very much

HUGE THUMBS UP! This totally fixed my battery issue! Thank you so much!!!
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Premium HD app

Any fix without root. I can't root for work apps on phone.

What a difference this makes... Loving oxygen with xposed... It does everything I want and rock solid stable. Thanks for this fix!

A.VOID said:
Any fix without root. I can't root for work apps on phone.
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This will work for you but you need a custom recovery to flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...mod-google-play-services-update-wake-t3078082

Calkulin said:
This will work for you but you need a custom recovery to flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...mod-google-play-services-update-wake-t3078082
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Was there another non-root solution? The two methods in the op speak to root.
I have twrp recovery installed now

I haven't seen any that don't require root but then again, I didn't really look since I fixed the source of the issue the first time I saw it on my phone

Calkulin said:
I haven't seen any that don't require root but then again, I didn't really look since I fixed the source of the issue the first time I saw it on my phone
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I posted your fix as a method on the original post. Thanks for your contribution.

works great thanks

disable automatic updating?

last night i was using my nexus player and out of nowhere it just randomly decided to shut down. next thing i know upon reboot it tried to update but since im rooted and such it failed. the problem here was that it screwed up boot and i had to wipe the cache which erased most settings.
Is there a way to make the nexus player not try to automatically update? disable update in settings for that matter (in case someone tried to get cute and do it while im not around)?

unvaluablespace said:
last night i was using my nexus player and out of nowhere it just randomly decided to shut down. next thing i know upon reboot it tried to update but since im rooted and such it failed. the problem here was that it screwed up boot and i had to wipe the cache which erased most settings.
Is there a way to make the nexus player not try to automatically update? disable update in settings for that matter (in case someone tried to get cute and do it while im not around)?
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LOL!!!! I'm going through this frustration right now. Couple things I've done first install a custom recovery it won't let you update. if you do get the endless bootloop clear cache and it will stop (the update is downloaded to the cache). It might do that twice then will pass. This worked for me until factory restored my device. I ended up forgetting and now I'm marshmallow.
Next thing I'm gonna try is pushing a build.prop from the next update to /system. It hasn't been pushed yet but they usually release it on the site with the factory images. If I don't flash aosp first.

Yes but i wonder if theres a way to disable it. it sucks that i have to clear cache every time it attempts to update. its happened 3 times on me now. i will try to install my own custom recovery so hopefully thats all thats needed but i noticed android also downloads the update in the background, which probably wastes more space if your not planning on upgrading.

Once you clear the cache it deletes the update. Almost forgot I read some where here on xda that deleting otacerts.zip will stop it from downloading entirely. Not suggesting you try it but next update I'm gonna

You might want to try the method I suggested at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62865084&postcount=6 and see if that works or not.

Thanks for your solution but unfortunately, at least for me, i cant seem to get it to work. i can sideload and launch the disable service app, but when i try going to ANY actual apps or system services, it just crashes. Not sure why. :/

Asadullah said:
Once you clear the cache it deletes the update. Almost forgot I read some where here on xda that deleting otacerts.zip will stop it from downloading entirely. Not suggesting you try it but next update I'm gonna
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Tried this, and while it did stop the download from verifying, it just caused the nexus player to loop over and over by constantly downloading the update again, only to fail and repeat the process. This worked for a couple of days while i found the proper workaround, so thanks. keep in mind though that because it just caused the device to keep redownloading, this method could cause those on limited data plans to quickly go over.
GabbyWC said:
You might want to try the method I suggested at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62865084&postcount=6 and see if that works or not.
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for whatever reason service disabler did not want to work for me. it caused a constant crash every time i tried clicking on any service within the app. I did however, eventually come across "My Android Tools" by the same developer as service disabler. Using this app i was able to disable the systemupdateservice within both google framework and google play services. I had to use a bluetooth mouse to navigate though, as the remote didnt want to work on its own. Once i used this app and followed your directions, now when i attempt to do a manual system update in settings, it just acts like im on the current version, which i assume means it fails instantly. Thanks so much man! so far so good!
For anyone curious, the app is:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.wq.myandroidtools&hl=en
keep in mind you may need to connect a mouse somehow to the nexus player to navigate and disable the services.

Thanks I'm gonna downgrade today and find out

unvaluablespace said:
for whatever reason service disabler did not want to work for me. it caused a constant crash every time i tried clicking on any service within the app. I did however, eventually come across "My Android Tools" by the same developer as service disabler. Using this app i was able to disable the systemupdateservice within both google framework and google play services. I had to use a bluetooth mouse to navigate though, as the remote didnt want to work on its own. Once i used this app and followed your directions, now when i attempt to do a manual system update in settings, it just acts like im on the current version, which i assume means it fails instantly. Thanks so much man! so far so good!
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I'm glad to hear that things worked out for you with this method and the alternate app by the same developer. I've been running Android 6.0 Marshmallow after flashing its factory image but once the monthly security updates and unwanted reboots in to TWRP start happening, I may disable the updates using this method.

How do you sideload either service disabler app? Neither are listed on apkmirror and searching the play store in browser doesn't give an option to install for nexus player.

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How do you sideload either service disabler app? Neither are listed on apkmirror and searching the play store in browser doesn't give an option to install for nexus player.
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Copy and paste the Google Play URL for the app (which was posted earlier in this thread) in to box at the top of https://apkpure.com/region-free-apk-download and press the green download button. Then upload the APK to your Google Drive account and install it through ES File Explorer on your Nexus Player.

please correct me if I'm wrong
As the title said, please correct me if I'm wrong but this method isn't working in the nexus player MRA58K since the apk used to disable the updated only supports Lolipop, I tried in my nexus 7 running 5.0 and it's working flawless but the apk crash on Android 6.0, thanks in advance for your help.

eL_pELoN said:
As the title said, please correct me if I'm wrong but this method isn't working in the nexus player MRA58K since the apk used to disable the updated only supports Lolipop, I tried in my nexus 7 running 5.0 and it's working flawless but the apk crash on Android 6.0, thanks in advance for your help.
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The "My Android Tools" app does not crash on a Nexus Player with Android 6.0 installed.

GabbyWC said:
The "My Android Tools" app does not crash on a Nexus Player with Android 6.0 installed.
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Not for me. After granting "my android tools" access, I go to disable systemupdateservice, and popup says it can't access root privelages ( Supersu is up to date. I'm not really sure why I even rooted and installed twrp recovery on this device, but I wish I had stock recovery back so I wouldn't be in this mess.

@pokes135, make sure you have the latest version of My Android Tools installed. You can flash a stock system or recovery image using Nexus Root Toolkit if necessary.

cpuspeed said:
How do you sideload either service disabler app? Neither are listed on apkmirror and searching the play store in browser doesn't give an option to install for nexus player.
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You can install a firefox browser addon called apk downloader which will inject a button when you view the app in google play website to download the apk.

Use any root explorer or es file explore
make/mount system as rw
navigate to /system/etc/security
rename otacerts.zip into otacerts.zip.bak or whatever you want.
It will stiop the automatic update completely.
If you need ota update you need to rename th otacerts.zip back

Virus in My Android Tools APK?
I'm also trying to disable automatic updating of my rooted nexus player for the same reasons everyone else is but when I try to download the My Android Tools apk I get his virus warning.
a variant of Android/Package.Jiagu.A

hoodred said:
Use any root explorer or es file explore
make/mount system as rw
navigate to /system/etc/security
rename otacerts.zip into otacerts.zip.bak or whatever you want.
It will stiop the automatic update completely.
If you need ota update you need to rename th otacerts.zip back
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Thanks for the info. Much more straight forward to do then sideloading app while hoping the app won't force close.
adb connect 192.168.xxx.xxx:5555
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mv /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip /system/etc/security/otacerts-disabled.zip
mount -o remount,ro /system
Pr-requisite: must be rooted and ADB Wireless already installed.

Don't use this method (renaming ota_certs)! It will just cause the updates to continuously download and fail, then start downloading again. You'll use a lot of bandwidth this way, and if you have a data cap, this is a sure fire way to bust through it.