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[Q] Disable OTA Notification?

Hi all,
I am stock, rooted, and have TWRP. I have done the following:
mak213 said:
heres the FIX it easier than redoing ur phone to stock just go to terminal command in twrp and type
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota
then hit enter
type
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc
then hit enter and reboot.
EDIT: enjoy dont do the update also i wonder which OTA it is ?
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I am still getting the OTA Notification (and at one point, I lost my mobile data).
I do have Root Explorer, and from what I have read, it sounds like I should just use Root Explorer to delete the contents of /cache/fota? I see the files that were downloaded from last night, but there are others that have older file dates. Will this eliminate the annoying notification?
Thanks!

I'm in the same boat. The dd commands will remove the files, but as soon as I reboot, the OTA package downloads again, hence the reason it seems the commands don't work (but they do). Basically we need to disable auto-updates and then re-run the dd commands from TWRP.
I just can't find where to disable auto-updates so I'm either blind, stupid, or very possibly both.

settings, General, about phone, rest is self explanatory
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i too would love to know how to disable the OTA notification. It continues to pop up every time i turn on the screen. I hit back to get out of it but its quite annoying. There is no way to disable it from the phone settings. What app or process do we need to delete or freeze to fix kill this?

It should be as easy as changing a number or letter in the build.prop. If I could get screenshots of the build.prop of the updated and non updated I could write up a guide.
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Don't see anything in Settings > General > About phone > Software update that will allow me to disable OTA notifications.
I did end up using Root Explorer to delete all the fota files in /cache/fota; restarted my phone and haven't had any notifications yet, though it sounds like it will automatically download again in the future (?)

Change permissions?
Seems like once the files in the cache/fota folder are deleted or renamed you could change the permissions on the folder (remove 'W') and thus not allow any files to be written there. True?

Did anyone tried to disable app updates application?

Junetastic said:
Don't see anything in Settings > General > About phone > Software update that will allow me to disable OTA notifications.
I did end up using Root Explorer to delete all the fota files in /cache/fota; restarted my phone and haven't had any notifications yet, though it sounds like it will automatically download again in the future (?)
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you don't have update center there in app drawer>settings>about phone>update center>software update?
When you open software updates, then there is a checkbox for automatic?
Switch that off and delete the current downloaded one. via the methods previously discussed.Then you should never get the prompt, unless you factory reset and its on by default again.

bachera said:
you don't have update center there in app drawer>settings>about phone>update center>software update?
When you open software updates, then there is a checkbox for automatic?
Switch that off and delete the current downloaded one. via the methods previously discussed.Then you should never get the prompt, unless you factory reset and its on by default again.
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Ok, so it's not just me. I don't have "Update Center". Only option within About Phone is "Software update" which just checks for an update. I've got the Verizon LG G2 and am running 4.2.2 stock if that helps.
I've got a full backup and may just unroot, upgrade then reroot. Doesn't sound like I have a way of disabling. Changing permissions sounds a bit risky to me.

Just change the fingerprint in the build prop. Should say something like ...11a change the to the newest ...12b? And Verizon will think you are updated and stop pushing it to your phone.
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Alright, I've got the notification to stop popping up for me on Verizon by freezing the Software Update app. Did it 30 minutes ago, rebooted and still no pop up. I tried searching for what to freeze as I knew there had to be something, but kept coming up with instructions for the GS4. I looked at what I thought was every combination but not Software Update (Update, Verizon, System, but not Software... dur dur).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567045 Post #4 for Verizon (I did it with MyBackup Pro)

MortalSynz said:
Alright, I've got the notification to stop popping up for me on Verizon by freezing the Software Update app. Did it 30 minutes ago, rebooted and still no pop up. I tried searching for what to freeze as I knew there had to be something, but kept coming up with instructions for the GS4. I looked at what I thought was every combination but not Software Update (Update, Verizon, System, but not Software... dur dur).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567045 Post #4 for Verizon (I did it with MyBackup Pro)
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Maybe if you read my post page back.

well within software update you disable the automatic checking.... it's the same thing man, are you kidding me? you guys cannot be that dense
then delete the downloaded update and your set...
It won't check for an update anymore, and the deleted fota won't ask for installment anymore.
Its that simple
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bachera said:
well within software update you disable the automatic checking.... it's the same thing man, are you kidding me? you guys cannot be that dense
then delete the downloaded update and your set...
It won't check for an update anymore, and the deleted fota won't ask for installment anymore.
Its that simple
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Hi. See attached screenshot. Maybe i am dense but neither option allows me to disable notifications. Do you mean a different menu?

no I am the dense one, sorry,
I guess rooting and freezing is the only way.
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bachera said:
no I am the dense one, sorry,
I guess rooting and freezing is the only way.
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
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I'm on T-Mobile G2. I don't see the check box inside "System updates". It displays "Android System Update" with this update ready to be installed with a big message. Between I haven't installed the OTA

resurrecting old threads...
bachera said:
no I am the dense one, sorry,
I guess rooting and freezing is the only way.
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So... are you saying there's no hope for me disabling this stupid notification without rooting? I'm too chicken to root (please don't slap me) and from all the crappy reviews of Verizon's version of Kit Kat I don't want to "up"grade yet.

Delete bloatware forever

Most of the bloatware included by the phone is reinstalled magically after a device reset (wipe).
In order to delete it forever, you need to edit the file /data/.OP/app-enabled-conf.json
I attach a file that removes all bloatware (added the txt extension in order to upload here).
* Note: Searched if this info is already published here but not located. If this is know already, please delete the thread.
* Note 2: I recommend to backup your app-enabled-conf.json file before edit it...

very useful, thanks.... could you list what is removed by this ???

557953 said:
very useful, thanks.... could you list what is removed by this ???
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Sorry, updated mine and not preserved the original contents...

please give moar info about this solution
Hello. Since I have unrooted LG G3 F400S (korean version) this solution is very helpful. I want to get rid of all korean apps without rooting my phone.
So I've switched to LG phone mode in setting of my phone, via MyPhoneExplorer looked in folder data\.OP\ - but it's empty! there is no app-enable-conf.json. Next problem-how I could set rw-r--r-- rights to this file without root?
Thanks a lot for help, sorry for bad english, I'm just a casual user not droid guru, so I cant solve this questions by myself. Have a nice day.:laugh:

=Meow= said:
So I've switched to LG phone mode in setting of my phone, via MyPhoneExplorer looked in folder data\.OP\ - but it's empty! there is no app-enable-conf.json.
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I don't have this file either. Got a rooted G3, using Root Explorer, show hidden files enabled - nothing in the data folder

Warning
I noticed that when you upgrade the software via PC Suite, it will check that all pre-installed apps are present before it will proceed. Even the ones I froze using Titanium backup I have to unfreeze them before PC Suite will proceed with the software upgrade. So I am guessing that if you do this, you can kiss goodbye to ever upgrading your software.

Seifer1975 said:
Warning
I noticed that when you upgrade the software via PC Suite, it will check that all pre-installed apps are present before it will proceed. Even the ones I froze using Titanium backup I have to unfreeze them before PC Suite will proceed with the software upgrade. So I am guessing that if you do this, you can kiss goodbye to ever upgrading your software.
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wtf? so how should I delete this korean apps? I thought that solution in this topic will help or, at least, I can root handset and kill this apps but forget about OTA updates....:crying:

Actually you can just freeze them with Titanium Backup

[Q] How to get rid of the update notification?

I understand that when you do an OTA update while rooted and/or have a custom recovery, it breaks the phone. As some of you may or may not know, Verizon has released a knew update to prepare for XLTE. I want to know how to get rid of this notification. Is there any way?

Zach_Deem said:
I understand that when you do an OTA update while rooted and/or have a custom recovery, it breaks the phone. As some of you may or may not know, Verizon has released a knew update to prepare for XLTE. I want to know how to get rid of this notification. Is there any way?
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easiest way - freeze lg update app/service with titanium

60nine said:
easiest way - freeze lg update app/service with titanium
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What is the service/app called?

lgupdate something... i don't have it anymore so i don't exacly know...
try to find a thread about debloating lg stock (or g3 ported) rom - i think it's there on the list

60nine said:
lgupdate something... i don't have it anymore so i don't exacly know...
try to find a thread about debloating lg stock (or g3 ported) rom - i think it's there on the list
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I looked, and could not find anything matching the description. I'm still unsure what to freeze

caecusscius said:
I looked, and could not find anything matching the description. I'm still unsure what to freeze
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try to go to "settings > apps > all apps" and see if there is something like "LG update" and if it has a "disable" option...
i really can't remember the exact system app/service filename because i don't have it anymore...

60nine said:
try to go to "settings > apps > all apps" and see if there is something like "LG update" and if it has a "disable" option...
i really can't remember the exact system app/service filename because i don't have it anymore...
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There is not... I can't find anything with the word Update in it at all... I checked all apps using Titanium, and there are a lot.
Anyone else?

ok, check this 2 threads for the lists... lgfota (apk/odex)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51448671
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53085304

Is disable OTA in Hidden menu sufficient or we have to freeze it using TB on top of it?

votinh said:
Is disable OTA in Hidden menu sufficient or we have to freeze it using TB on top of it?
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i've never touched hidden menu setting for ota... didn't even knew it existed

Yes, it's there and I disabled it but again, there is no update from AT&T so I can't verify that option works or not.
Maybe, freezing it using TB will add another layer of security? or maybe it's over-killed.

votinh said:
Yes, it's there and I disabled it but again, there is no update from AT&T so I can't verify that option works or not.
Maybe, freezing it using TB will add another layer of security? or maybe it's over-killed.
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I don't see anything in Titanium that resembles anything from that list. I have a Verizon phone: and its very different.
I still very much would like someone who knows something about Verizon phones to help me!

I don't have Titanium, but I was able to freeze and eliminate the notification by Force Stoping System Update, clearing the Cache, then using ES File Explorer to rename /system/app/LGDMSClient.apk to LGDMSClient.apk.bak no more nag!

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.
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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.

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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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.

Delete firmware update notification (B161Full)

Hey guys,
I have a rooted phone with twrp and xposed. The problem is that I become since today notifications that a firmware update is available. I dont want to go through the rooting process again (since I am waiting for CM13 anyway). So how can I delete the notification? It is quite annoying. Thanks to all.

Long press on the notifications should take you to the notification center, then you disable every thing

algnerd said:
Long press on the notifications should take you to the notification center, then you disable every thing
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I don't mean a notification in the status bar. I mean that the update menu opens several times a day (see picture). How can I disable it?

ndroid1562 said:
I don't mean a notification in the status bar. I mean that the update menu opens several times a day (see picture). How can I disable it?
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Look for the updater app in the app menu delete data, force close it and block it from accessing network both on WiFi and Mobile Data; that should do it

algnerd said:
Look for the updater app in the app menu delete data, force close it and block it from accessing network both on WiFi and Mobile Data; that should do it
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I already did this, but no root. I keep receiving the same pop page Updater.
And if I block the app Updater to acess Cell Phone and Storage I get the warning to enable Storage for Updater, it needs IMEI and IMSI to be able to update EVERYTIME I connect to a Wifi. Dont know what's worst.
Anyone knows how to block all of this?

Uninstall the updater using adb, I will write how to do it in the: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/unified-help-thread-huawei-p9-lite-t3649152
Number 8, Tweaks and modifications

algnerd said:
Look for the updater app in the app menu delete data, force close it and block it from accessing network both on WiFi and Mobile Data; that should do it
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dariomrk said:
Uninstall the updater using adb, I will write how to do it in the: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/unified-help-thread-huawei-p9-lite-t3649152
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Does it needs ROOT? I'm looking for some way to fix this without root.

thefalseprince said:
Does it needs ROOT? I'm looking for some way to fix this without root.
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It doesn't need root, just do the command using your pc... please read before asking.

thefalseprince said:
I already did this, but no root. I keep receiving the same pop page Updater.
And if I block the app Updater to acess Cell Phone and Storage I get the warning to enable Storage for Updater, it needs IMEI and IMSI to be able to update EVERYTIME I connect to a Wifi. Dont know what's worst.
Anyone knows how to block all of this?
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Oh lord, I thought I was the only one having this stupid warning every time it switches on WIFI or back from plane mode.
What's the exact command to delete the update then? I saw the Tweak topic but it doesn't mention what to type as the package name to remove the update. I would say "updater", as simple as that ? But I won't do it unless I'm sure I'm not messing my smartphone.
Thanks

Budykiller said:
Oh lord, I thought I was the only one having this stupid warning every time it switches on WIFI or back from plane mode.
What's the exact command to delete the update then? I saw the Tweak topic but it doesn't mention what to type as the package name to remove the update. I would say "updater", as simple as that ? But I won't do it unless I'm sure I'm not messing my smartphone.
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Hi
I found the update file on Archives, in a folder called HwUOC or something like this
thats what I did: deleted this folder then blocked all permissions on app updater
note this will only delete the downloaded file, but the warning keeps popping