[Q] Is this risky to force ota on Nexus 4? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Stopping & clearing google service framework to update N4

YES!
Don't do it. You'll screw up the ability to download apps, so you'll have to remove your Google account and re-enter it all. And some say that still doesn't fix the problem.
Just side load the OTA. It's so easy, you'll be surprised. It'll seriously take you longer to download the file and the SDK than it will to update the phone.
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gotzaDroid said:
YES!
Don't do it. You'll screw up the ability to download apps, so you'll have to remove your Google account and re-enter it all. And some say that still doesn't fix the problem.
Just side load the OTA. It's so easy, you'll be surprised. It'll seriously take you longer to download the file and the SDK than it will to update the phone.
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How do I do that & do i gotta be rooted cause i'm not

No root needed and follow the directions here:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/25/android-4-3-update/
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I am sure its a silly question.

What do I need to enable to stop the 4.2 update constantly asking me to upgrade now or later? Usually you can just have the option to skip it no?
I know my phone won't ask unless I search under software updates.
This one pops up on the constant and happy with 4.1.2. Not feeling the terrible reviews on 4.2 so just want to skip it for now or till a more stable one comes out.
appreciate any help.
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Check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998378
[INFO] Stop OTA update nagging
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The suggestions in the reply above are the best but they all require a rooted Nexus. Until you root your tablet try on Google Services Framework in Settings - Apps - All column:
1. Disable Notifications - fewer update reminders.
2. Clear Data - forgets an update is ready but may just re-download one.
3. Disable GSF - stops reminders but breaks Google Play Store and others.
I use number 3 as JB 4.1.2 works perfectly.
I have got similar prob but I am on 4.2. hoping this will work.
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You can long press the notification and go to app info and uncheck the show notification box as well.
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Thanks for the replies guys. Really don't understand why its setup this way. Wish it was like my S3.
Not really wanting to root this yet, but if the above don't work, may have too.
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efan3719 said:
You can long press the notification and go to app info and uncheck the show notification box as well.
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I think that is the solution for unrooted tablets!
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[Q] Stolen or lost

Hi,
My Nexus 7 was stolen or lost yesterday. I have no security app installed but I have the lock screen activated.
Can I locate it?
What should I do?
Kind regards
/x
Be more careful with your things?
=P
Sorry mate, without anything already installed I think you're out of luck
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Search the forum. Looks like there is a way if it, by the force of nature, connect by itself to an open wifi. You can let a app already queueu to download. I guess there is some security app that dont need your intervention on tablet. I guess.
Good look.
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Download plan b from the play store.
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I have looked into Plan B and pushing it to install. But it can only install if the device connects via WiFi, and I don't see how it can connect to any WiFi unless it comes back to my house....

Nexus 4 not receiving Google Play 4.0.25

Hello,
I have Nexus 4 and untill now i not receiving Google Play 4.0.25 im still working with 3.10.14!!! Why?
I'm Don't Live Install from apk file i want know where is the problem
Hint: I'm working with official ROM
WaleedNagaty said:
Hello,
I have Nexus 4 and untill now i not receiving Google Play 4.0.25 im still working with 3.10.14!!! Why?
I'm Don't Live Install from apk file i want know where is the problem
Hint: I'm working with official ROM
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it happens to me too, so dont worry it will be roolling out for us the next weeks i guess
WaleedNagaty said:
Hello,
I have Nexus 4 and untill now i not receiving Google Play 4.0.25 im still working with 3.10.14!!! Why?
I'm Don't Live Install from apk file i want know where is the problem
Hint: I'm working with official ROM
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Just install the APK, it's the same as the one you'll automatically get anyway
It's not a problem, just be patient if you don't want to install the APK. I haven't got it yet either.
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From what I have read, its only rolling out in the U.S. at this point in time. I'm sure the rest of us will get it soon enough.
Nexus gets 4.0.26
Mine just now updated
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myturbo1 said:
Nexus gets 4.0.26
Mine just now updated
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Pull the apk and post it please
EDIT: Don't worry, got it after searching good ol' Google
Turn off phone , turn on, then open Google play.. Do it a few times.(if needed)
This Is how I got the Nexus 4 , HTC vivid , Note 2 & Acer A100 tablet to update.
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myturbo1 said:
Turn off phone , turn on, then open Google play.. Do it a few times.(if needed)
This Is how I got the Nexus 4 , HTC vivid , Note 2 & Acer A100 tablet to update.
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Seems like a waste of time when you can just install the apk. Same thing you would get if it was pushed by Google.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/04/19/download-latest-google-play-store-4-0-26/ is the link.
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Thanks for all replays only think i do just waiting
zephiK said:
Seems like a waste of time when you can just install the apk. Same thing you would get if it was pushed by Google.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/04/19/download-latest-google-play-store-4-0-26/ is the link.
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I had issues when I first tried the apk , errors , download issues etc.. Also it's not something has to be different for it to be .26 instead of. 25.
Here is a screen shot of what I was getting with the 4.0.25 APK .
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Also something has to be different in 4.0.26*
Couldn't edit post.
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myturbo1 said:
I had issues when I first tried the apk , errors , download issues etc.. Also it's not something has to be different for it to be .26 instead of. 25.
Here is a screen shot of what I was getting with the 4.0.25 APK .
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Wait, CSR Racing is available on Android now? Nice.
@OP, just install the .apk since it hasn't been pushed out anywhere outside of the US.
Yea it is lol.. Notice the download %
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I manually installed the latest Play app, but I can't say I really like it. At first glance the design seems to be reverted to the Android 2.x user interface. I don't get it why Google chose a green title bar.
same here , no update yet
How do I upload an apk ?
I just pulled the 4.0.26 Google play Apk from my nexus
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myturbo1 said:
How do I upload an apk ?
I just pulled the 4.0.26 Google play Apk from my nexus
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You don't need to, there are 4.0.26 links all over Google (and here if you actually search)
EddyOS said:
You don't need to, there are 4.0.26 links all over Google (and here if you actually search)
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I haven't seen any.. Anyways, no need to be rude!
I was asked before to pull apk.. & now I figured out how to do so without root.
No need for me to search...
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myturbo1 said:
I haven't seen any.. Anyways, no need to be rude!
I was asked before to pull apk.. & now I figured out how to do so without root.
No need for me to search...
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I wasn't trying to be rude, it would appear you read into my response and assumed I was being rude
Anyway, if you search 'Google Play 4.0.26' in the 'Search All Forums' box up in the top right corner you'll get a lot of results for the APK
You can pull APKs without root using this guide:
http://intrepidusgroup.com/insight/2011/04/pulling-and-finding-apks-without-root-on-android/

What is this file being created?

Hey guys been looking for an answer but only found a thread on evo 3d forums that doesn't have much activity, anyways I keep getting this file created every hour or so and its really starting to scare me maybe spyware or something. Trying to figure out why and where its coming from. Also attached inside contents.
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drmclove69 said:
Hey guys been looking for an answer but only found a thread on evo 3d forums that doesn't have much activity, anyways I keep getting this file created every hour or so and its really starting to scare me maybe spyware or something. Trying to figure out why and where its coming from. Also attached inside contents.
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I would download Avast from Google Play and scan sdcard and apps. Not sure what it is. Looks like spam-ware.
stelv said:
I would download Avast from Google Play and scan sdcard and apps. Not sure what it is. Looks like spam-ware.
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Thanks for the tip, just tried and avast says all is good. Should I be worried about this?
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Just noticed I scanned it when the file wasn't there. Maybe I'll wait till it gets created then I'll scan?
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I found that in my phone the other day too. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't really do anything.
Could be a log file. I'm not sure what it is. I would scan again once it appears. Not sure if it is I needed file or not. I don't have a nex 4 but was looking into getting one that's why I'm at the forum.
You can try sd maid which has a system cleaner. Or change the files permissions if you are worried about it transmitting data. But I wouldn't mess with it too much until you figure out what it is.
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I suspect it's something to do with adverts in some app on your phone.
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I have that file also, along with three others that I have no idea what they are.
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You guys could wipe your sdcard with twrp if you are worried, but back up all your wanted sdcard data to a computer first. And then put it back on right after. I do that with my Nexus 7 sometime. Not sure if it is the same process on Nex4. It may not be necessary, not sure.
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stelv said:
You guys could wipe your sdcard with twrp if you are worried, but back up all your wanted sdcard data to a computer first. And then put it back on right after. I do that with my Nexus 7 sometime. Not sure if it is the same process on Nex4. It may not be necessary, not sure.
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I actually recently flashed completely back to stock cuz I was so paranoid and then I rerooted and flashed ROM and I still get it now.
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Not sure then, maybe its ROM or root toolkit related.
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drmclove69 said:
I actually recently flashed completely back to stock cuz I was so paranoid and then I rerooted and flashed ROM and I still get it now.
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I think it's coming from an app. what apps did you install?
"We are Mologiq
A stealth-mode startup doing big things in mobile advertising."
http://mologiq.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41867789#post41867789
got any of these apps?
Adobe Flash Player
ASOT unofficial
Chase banking app
Franco Kernel Updater
Gmail
GoBackup
Google Play services
Google Search
PowerAmp/ unlocker
Reddit news free
Solid Explorer/ unlocker
Vaulty
XDA app
YouTube
Zedge
also, this may be helpful (from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en)
"If your device is running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" or higher, you don't need this app anymore! You can just press and hold on notifications and your device will tell you who is generating them."
try that on apps with notifications?
LooieENG said:
"We are Mologiq
A stealth-mode startup doing big things in mobile advertising."
http://mologiq.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41867789#post41867789
got any of these apps?
Adobe Flash Player
ASOT unofficial
Chase banking app
Franco Kernel Updater
Gmail
GoBackup
Google Play services
Google Search
PowerAmp/ unlocker
Reddit news free
Solid Explorer/ unlocker
Vaulty
XDA app
YouTube
Zedge
also, this may be helpful (from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en)
"If your device is running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" or higher, you don't need this app anymore! You can just press and hold on notifications and your device will tell you who is generating them."
try that on apps with notifications?
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Yup those are the apps I have installed as of now.
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drmclove69 said:
Yup those are the apps I have installed as of now.
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Thanks guys, will try all suggestions and see what happens. BTW I don't use root toolkits I do it all through fast boot
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drmclove69 said:
Yup those are the apps I have installed as of now.
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haha sorry didn't notice you posted that!
Found out reddit news free is what's creating the file. Automatically after opening it up the file appears.
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drmclove69 said:
Found out reddit news free is what's creating the file. Automatically after opening it up the file appears.
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Interesting, I don't have that app installed on my phone?
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I have the following apps installed on my devices and don't have that file, so it may not be these ones:
Adobe Flash Player
Gmail
Google Play services
Google Search
XDA app
YouTube
LooieENG said:
"We are Mologiq
A stealth-mode startup doing big things in mobile advertising."
http://mologiq.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41867789#post41867789
got any of these apps?
ASOT unofficial
Chase banking app
GoBackup
Reddit news free
Solid Explorer/ unlocker
Vaulty
Zedge
also, this may be helpful (from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en)
"If your device is running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" or higher, you don't need this app anymore! You can just press and hold on notifications and your device will tell you who is generating them."
try that on apps with notifications?
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I have removed the apps I have installed on my Device from the above list, The first one that springs to mind is the go backup. I would check there first.

[Q] How to fake unroot?

I'm at a peculiar requirement that my tablet should look like an unrooted device for installation of email client called Mobile Iron.
Ive rooted my Nexus 7 and enjoing lot of super user advantages and i don't wanna unroot it but i need to fake that email client that my device is not rooted.
Is there a way? Thanks in advance!!
SuperSU has a temporary unroot function.
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Gotta love "Enterprise" apps. Ugly, slow, locked down, badly designed, enforces insane policies..
Hi Ashok,
There is a app called Voodoo OTA Root Keeper. This app temporarily unroots your device however it keeps a back-up of your root. When you are done press the button and it restores root access in literally less that 2 seconds. This is mainly used while receiving a OTA update but I think it is applicable to this situation.
Hope this helped.
SMH_Nexus
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Out of curiosity, I googled a bit for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611861
Does anyone know of any other app that can do this on Android 4.3?
I use 'root enabler'
Edit: still on 4.2.2 though...
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