hi!
i used the astro file-manager to backup my download apps from the market. it puts them in a backup-folder of my sdcard (as .apk). so far, everything is fine.
now i'm wondering, if i test another android build, and therefor install my apps (the .apk files) manually from this backup folder (instead of loading them from the market), will i get notified when updates are available? you know, like when i would have downloaded it directly from the market.
thanks a lot for your help
I've been using AdFree on 4.2.2 and just did the OTA 4.3 update this morning, I've noticed that my host file which was written by AdFree still exists, mind you I have no way of reverting to the default host file due to no longer having root on 4.3...
the hosts file isnt checked during ota as it doesnt change between them.
TheManii said:
the hosts file isnt checked during ota as it doesnt change between them.
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So the question now is - am I stuck with this modified host file unless I root on 4.3.... because it's protected isn't it.
Yup, you are. An alternative would be to wipe your phone after a backup (for instance with Helium), and restore afterwards.
I'd like to block OTA updates - my very old Incredible had a way to do it either via a mod on a ROM or by removing some .apk file I believe.
Is there an .apk responsible for checking for new OTA updates that I can rename or remove?
Ideally it'd be reversible once it's known how the update affects a rooted phone. Really wish VZW would just allow you to pass on updates instead of forcing them on phones.
Also, not interested in going beyond adb root on this phone so ROMs aren't really an option, I actually think stock is fine. I'd be happy with the phone as is for the next two years until my next phone even.
I try not to delete or remove files but rather just rename them.
Disable OTA Update Notification
/system/etc/security/otacerts.zip
rename to otacerts.zip.bak and reboot.
I'm with T-Mobile if that helps or changes anything, running 4.2.2. Now, I've gotten my phone to stop bugging me to install the OTA update. But the problem is the OTA update is still downloading in the background, it's just that I'm not being bugged by my phone to update it (i.e. there's no icon showing up in the notification bar). It becomes a sort of "silent update." So why is this a problem for me?
Because I'm on T-Mobile's cheapest plan which is the 500mb data plan. Each time the OTA downloads it eats up 155mb. And twice already this billing cycle it's done it, so that's 310mb of data wasted.
There are posts saying to use Titanium Backup Pro and freezing an app called Software Update MUC, and another post referring to the file as Software Update 2.3.0.5, but on my phone (using TB Pro) there's no file starting with "Software" anything.
So how do I stop my phone from downloading the OTA all together? Please help. Thanks.
Just install the update, that will make it stop for good
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Sorry, forgot to mention doing that won't work. For some reason my phone doesn't properly install OTA updates. I don't mind being stuck on 4.2.2. I just want the OTA downloads to stop in the first place.
Give this a try...
If rooted, use a file manager like Root Explorer, go to System/Etc/Security, (mount R/W) and rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak
Reboot phone.
LordLugard said:
Give this a try...
If rooted, use a file manager like Root Explorer, go to System/Etc/Security, (mount R/W) and rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak
Reboot phone.
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I've done that already. I renamed the file to otacerts.zip.back (instead of .bak). I assume that doesn't make any difference. I believe renaming the file is what is causing my phone to not show the OTA icon in the notification bar. But as I said, the issue for me is that my phone is still downloading the update itself.
Any other ideas?
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I've done that already. I renamed the file to otacerts.zip.back (instead of .bak). I assume that doesn't make any difference. I believe renaming the file is what is causing my phone to not show the OTA icon in the notification bar. But as I said, the issue for me is that my phone is still downloading the update itself.
Any other ideas?
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what I've done is in system/app look for lgfota.apk/odex and renamed them to .bak and reboot and no more updates
XxZombiePikachu said:
what I've done is in system/app look for lgfota.apk/odex and renamed them to .bak and reboot and no more updates
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I don't have that file in my system/app folder. What's wrong with my phone?????
On my phone, the file listed that comes before where lgfota.apk/odex should appear is LGEIME_THEME_BLACK.odex, and the file after that file is LGGallery.apk.
hydra1 said:
I don't have that file in my system/app folder. What's wrong with my phone?????
On my phone, the file listed that comes before where lgfota.apk/odex should appear is LGEIME_THEME_BLACK.odex, and the file after that file is LGGallery.apk.
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you can check in the system/priv-app; that's very odd for it not to be in system/app are you on stock rom/have you removed any bloat
XxZombiePikachu said:
you can check in the system/priv-app; that's very odd for it not to be in system/app are you on stock rom/have you removed any bloat
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I don't have a system/priv-app folder, either. I'm on stock rom, but I removed as much bloat as I can, including certain apps I find no use for (e.g. double-tap, voice command, etc). Maybe this will help: I used Root Explorer's search feature and searched for "fota", and here's what I think are the most "relevant" results:
/lgdms.fota.rc
/lgdms.fota_update.rc
/etc/fota
/etc/permissions/com.lge.fota.xml
/system/framework/com.lge.fota.jar
/system/framework/com.lge.fota.odex
Does this help? Anyone?
hydra1 said:
I don't have a system/priv-app folder, either. I'm on stock rom, but I removed as much bloat as I can, including certain apps I find no use for (e.g. double-tap, voice command, etc). Maybe this will help: I used Root Explorer's search feature and searched for "fota", and here's what I think are the most "relevant" results:
/lgdms.fota.rc
/lgdms.fota_update.rc
/etc/fota
/etc/permissions/com.lge.fota.xml
/system/framework/com.lge.fota.jar
/system/framework/com.lge.fota.odex
Does this help? Anyone?
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Did you got any solution ?
I also got the same issue. Sprint here. I have renamed all files like otacerts.zip & lgfota.apk/odex, still it downloads the damn update.
Can someone tell me where the ota update file downloads to?
I'm using the script found here to kill the efforts to continue downloading, but I'd like to delete the current bit that has been installed.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player/help/how-to-stop-ota-update-nougat-t3588731