How to stop update from popping up? - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Verizon released an update for my phone a few days ago. Being that I'm rooted I don't need the update, how can I stop it from popping up? I don't believe there is an option anywhere for it?

If memory serves correct, you'll have to either freeze or remove the stock system update apks (I think there are 2). And if the update has downloaded, just not installed, you'll also have to find the location it saved to and delete it. Then you won't have to worry about ever seeing it again...

You could start by unchecking 'Auto Update' under Settings > General > About Device > Software Update...
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ShadowLea said:
You could start by unchecking 'Auto Update' under Settings > General > About Device > Software Update...
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I don't have any options for auto update under about phone

Morningstar said:
If memory serves correct, you'll have to either freeze or remove the stock system update apks (I think there are 2). And if the update has downloaded, just not installed, you'll also have to find the location it saved to and delete it. Then you won't have to worry about ever seeing it again...
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How would I do that?

trizzypballr said:
How would I do that?
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You can freeze or remove the apks with Titanium Backup, as for the location of the files, you'll have to do some research, as I'm not sure....

trizzypballr said:
I don't have any options for auto update under about phone
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Because it's under Software Update. The option in About Phone (or About device, depending on your language setting) that's above Status and Legal Information.

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[Q] Disable Updates

Currently running Nightly 20140101, I am getting a new "System Update" notification every day. Seeing as I can only update using TRWP and I am using CWM, I would like to disable the auto check.
I also have limited downloads half of the week and I am unsure if it's automatically downloading the update or not? Under System Updates -> Networks, I have unticked every option.
Simply clear data in System Settings > Apps > OpenDelta. If this doesn't help, just freeze or uninstall it.
klenamenis said:
Simply clear data in System Settings > Apps > OpenDelta. If this doesn't help, just freeze or uninstall it.
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Excellent, your assistance is much appreciated.

[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.
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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.

Disabling Stock apps?

Hey guys i have the n8010 And i wanted to disable some of the stock apps like Google+ Google Games and so on.. but in App Manager it appears only the options Force Stop, Uninstall updates, Clear data/cache. I did disable them on my HTC device but here i cant...
Im running full stock and 4.1.2 Android, Shouldnt I be able to update to a further one or it isnt released yet?
Thanks
you are going to need root to freeze or uninstall the system apps
You have to uninstall the updates first. After that, the "Uninstall Updates" button will show "Disable" and you'll be able to disable them
Joey22688 said:
you are going to need root to freeze or uninstall the system apps
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They can be simply disabled without root as it was said by coyoteelab. But cannot be uninstalled. When they are disabled they dont start.
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enigma_x said:
They can be simply disabled without root as it was said by coyoteelab. But cannot be uninstalled. When they are disabled they dont start.
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how can i disable them?
kris234 said:
how can i disable them?
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As coyteelabs said... go to settings - applications - all apps - select the app you want to disable. Then..
1. If necessary, uninstall update first (select uninstall updates)
2. Then click disable (for some apps you need to uninstall updates first before you can disable them).
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enigma_x said:
As coyteelabs said... go to settings - applications - all apps - select the app you want to disable. Then..
1. If necessary, uninstall update first (select uninstall updates)
2. Then click disable (for some apps you need to uninstall updates first before you can disable them).
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Thank You ! It worked i disabled those many unecessery stock apps ;D

[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 Software Update

Every 15-20 minutes, a popup message comes up with telling me there is a software update available. I have already rooted my phone, and attempting to install the update just fails, but the popup continues to come up even when it fails. Is there a package I can disable/freeze or somewhere I can go to get this annoying thing to go away? It's got a notification that appears with a little syncing icon in the bottom corner in the notification bar, so I figure there is something somewhere I can disable, but not sure where to look...
Use a root file explorer to delete this folder system/priv-app/wssyncmldm or you can freeze it.
smokin1337 said:
Use a root file explorer to delete this folder system/priv-app/wssyncmldm or you can freeze it.
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Removed the folder and reset the phone; notification still came up in the notification bar. Popup also still comes up on the screen.
Got rid of it for me, I also removed the 2 other folders below it. The other wss.... folders. Hope that helps. Edit: forgot I was in the VZW forum, I have att maybe there is another app for updates. Sorry
Try to freeze "SDM", that should do the trick. If it doesn't clear it, then clear the cache for SDM and then freeze it.
Outbreak444 said:
Try to freeze "SDM", that should do the trick. If it doesn't clear it, then clear the cache for SDM and then freeze it.
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Searched for a package named SDM, couldn't find it; same thing searching for an app named SDM in the Application Manager. Is there another name for it? Because I searched also for something with the name of "Samsung D... M..." and couldn't find anything with that name...
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Searched for a package named SDM, couldn't find it; same thing searching for an app named SDM in the Application Manager. Is there another name for it? Because I searched also for something with the name of "Samsung D... M..." and couldn't find anything with that name...
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I'm sorry, it's both of these I believe
System updates (com.samsung.sdm)
System updates (com.samsung.sdmviewer)
Right on the nose. Disabled and haven't seen the messages/notifications since.
Outbreak444 said:
I'm sorry, it's both of these I believe
System updates (com.samsung.sdm)
System updates (com.samsung.sdmviewer)
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Right on the nose. Disabled and haven't seen the messages/notifications since.
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Make sure you disable securitylogagent also.
I disabled these two with package disabler pro.
System updates (com.samsung.sdmviewer)
securitylogagent
I don't see this package:
System updates (com.samsung.sdm)
I am still getting the annoying notifications. Search has not revealed any other solutions.
B00M! said:
I disabled these two with package disabler pro.
System updates (com.samsung.sdmviewer)
securitylogagent
I don't see this package:
System updates (com.samsung.sdm)
I am still getting the annoying notifications. Search has not revealed any other solutions.
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Try to disable diagmonagent in package disabler it should do the trick.
This did not work for me.
I enabled all the packages. I then force stopped, cleared cache, and memory in application manager. I then disabled all three again and restarted.
The next day the popup returned.
In Titanium backup, simply open up both system update packages, freeze them then long press them each till you can select "open system details"
Once you open system details force stop and select notifications
set all notifications to off.
Once completed you can go into settings/ and select System updates, it should FC
Hope this helps.
wheeliest said:
In Titanium backup, simply open up both system update packages, freeze them then long press them each till you can select "open system details"
Once you open system details force stop and select notifications
set all notifications to off.
Once completed you can go into settings/ and select System updates, it should FC
Hope this helps.
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Doesn't Titanium backup require root?
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Doesn't Titanium backup require root?
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Yes. Maybe you can disable the same apps going to settings/application manager/ more -system apps/ system updates
As i have located them.
I think this is the fix! I have not received any update notifications since.
More comprehensive instructions?
G935V non-rooted (came from rooted) and I cannot get rid of the OTA notifications. I found and disabled securitylogagent and com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer but cannot find com.samsung.sdm Still get the notification, can disable temporarily by clearing cache of system updates through system app manager, but they return later. Did someone figure out how to disable update notifications, as they do annoy me! Thank you!
Go to Application Manager for Samsung Galaxy S5 SM G-900V and "Turn Off"
1. System Updates (about 1.6mb or more in size)
2. System Updates (about 156 kb in size , rIght below it)

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