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Is it possible to turn off OTA updates? If so, how?
Thanks.
Falen said:
Is it possible to turn off OTA updates? If so, how?
Thanks.
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Sorry, but why would you want to turn it off?
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Sorry, but why would you want to turn it off?
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I would like to decide when and if I want to update instead of constantly getting reminders.
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I would like to decide when and if I want to update instead of constantly getting reminders.
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Ah ok. Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question. I was just wondering why you'd wanna turn it off. It's probably under Settings/About phone or something.
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If you root, you can freeze the updater. I don't know any other way.
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just lou said:
If you root, you can freeze the updater. I don't know any other way.
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The updater being DMClient right?
One thing to keep an eye on (I plan to disable OTA's on my two tablets) is battery life.
There are supposedly some instances where the system may think the OTA update is corrupt and will continuously try to re-download it in the bg affecting battery life. It's still worth attempting IMHO, just a tip though to keep an eye on your battery, if disabling the OTA affects it for you, you could unfreeze the dmclient service and use a different workaround to stop the OTAs
-For freezing, after looking around, these three apps seem to be best suited - Titanium Backup pro (obviously), AntTek & Gemini App managers (free)
I'll be Rooting then freezing OTAs on my Prime (ww .15) and rebooting it to ensure it doesn't softbrick. If unsuccessful I can flash a blob/format no probs, if successful, I'll root my Nxs7 JB, rinse repeat and report back
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Successfully performed all tasks on the Prime (hooray no OTAs!!), it's rooted with frozen DMClient, no firmware download prompts since the service was stopped and frozen.
I have rebooted a few times to ensure it is not soft bricked and the App remains frozen
I will be doing my Nexus next since I do not foresee any brick issues, all I need to do is simply look into rooting it.
edit: seeing the several methods all require unlocking to exploit root capability, I'm going to wait out my DOA period (since Ive only had this tablet for 2 days lol) before I unlock the bootloader.
The methods discussed though work perfect for ICS, if you've unlocked and root then turning OTA's off is a sinch, with very minimal risk of a softbrick IMO
Thanks, I will try freezing with TB.
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The updater being DMClient right?
One thing to keep an eye on (I plan to disable OTA's on my two tablets) is battery life.
There are supposedly some instances where the system may think the OTA update is corrupt and will continuously try to re-download it in the bg affecting battery life. It's still worth attempting IMHO, just a tip though to keep an eye on your battery, if disabling the OTA affects it for you, you could unfreeze the dmclient service and use a different workaround to stop the OTAs
-For freezing, after looking around, these three apps seem to be best suited - Titanium Backup pro (obviously), AntTek & Gemini App managers (free)
I'll be Rooting then freezing OTAs on my Prime (ww .15) and rebooting it to ensure it doesn't softbrick. If unsuccessful I can flash a blob/format no probs, if successful, I'll root my Nxs7 JB, rinse repeat and report back
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Successfully performed all tasks on the Prime (hooray no OTAs!!), it's rooted with frozen DMClient, no firmware download prompts since the service was stopped and frozen.
I have rebooted a few times to ensure it is not soft bricked and the App remains frozen
I will be doing my Nexus next since I do not foresee any brick issues, all I need to do is simply look into rooting it.
edit: seeing the several methods all require unlocking to exploit root capability, I'm going to wait out my DOA period (since Ive only had this tablet for 2 days lol) before I unlock the bootloader.
The methods discussed though work perfect for ICS, if you've unlocked and root then turning OTA's off is a sinch, with very minimal risk of a softbrick IMO
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Just to let you know, everything's going awesome with my Prime, initially when I downgraded it, the OTA tried to download (i stopped it at 66 percent) and I just kept the wifi off while I rooted and disabled DMClient.
The bonus of freezing the process/service is when another update occurs ours should continue to block the FOTA, some other methods like modifying the build prop only work until a new update is out.
I'll definitely be unlocking and rooting my nexus to stop ota's
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Just to let you know, everything's going awesome with my Prime, initially when I downgraded it, the OTA tried to download (i stopped it at 66 percent) and I just kept the wifi off while I rooted and disabled DMClient.
The bonus of freezing the process/service is when another update occurs ours should continue to block the FOTA, some other methods like modifying the build prop only work until a new update is out.
I'll definitely be unlocking and rooting my nexus to stop ota's
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I finally have a minute to try to freeze the update with TB but I do not see a DMClient. Am I missing something here? I not sure which one(s) of the system apps to freeze.
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If you root, you can freeze the updater. I don't know any other way.
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And what would that file be? Where is it located?
Disable using autostarts works...
I had my nexus 7 nagging me constantly to update too... rooted and heavily customized stock rom, different kernel, a lot of system files I altered... I really am not overly concerned about doing an update that might screw with any one of those components and having to go through the whole process of getting it where I want again.
I couldn't find this DMClient you guys are speaking of.
Here's how I did it:
Install Autostarts app.
Go to "After Startup"
Scroll down until you see "Google Services Framework"
There should be several of them. For me it was the third one. Touch it and read the bottom of the popup to find out. It will say "Receiver com.google.android.gsf.update.SystemUpdateService.....(you get the point)
Disable it. Done...
I don't know if there are any other repercussions to disabling this.. I just know it's not nagging me, and everything works still.
DMclient is a service, it's the most ideal thing to freeze since when stopped the OS will not even attempt to check of OTAs or attempt to download anything, plus it does not modify the OS in any significant way (i.e, editing build.props) so you can undo it with ease if you want. All you need is Root to be able to freeze the service.
I'm not arguing about how to do it... I just couldn't find dmclient , as one of the others stated as well. Just sharing what worked for me.
I don't know if it matters, but it's stock jb 4.1.1 on the nexus 7. If somebody knows where I can locate this dmclient in it, I'd probably feel better about doing that as well. Don't like the idea of it downloading or doing anything in the background if I don't need it to. I'm rather anal about background processes.. at least I have been in my other OS's so far... getting more familiar with the innards of android now... lol
Are we sure it's in this version? I don't even see it in ps in terminal. Unless the process I disabled with autostarts stopped it.
I might enable it again tomorrow and reboot and check ps again.
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You're right, I checked my nexus 4.1.2 and the service isn't there, the All area doesnt show everything but even using apps that show all apps/services it doesnt show up. :/
I checked my TF Prime which is 4.1.1 now (sigs outdated) and the service is there, it mustn't exist in AOSP builds or something
It seems as if Google has done a lot of little different things to the OS on the nexus 7. Some of the system components I've messed with relating to sound don't have any effect... I think they left some files in place but are utilizing something different for configuration of sound.
I see every mobile OS now is taking proprietary steps... I still gotta stick with Google though, because they are so heavily involved in the open source community and do a great deal to help the development community.
Next tablet is going to have top have more options for me... better usb support, hdmi out.. the ability to use a headset with Mic connection.. sd card... I am, however, extremely happy with my nexus 7 purchase. For the price and the performance.. can't go wrong there. They are practically giving away the 8 gb models.. barely more than cost of construction. The 16 gb ones aren't exactly a ripoff either..
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My nexus 7 rooted , don't have this service DMClient , doesn´t show in the titanium backup ... any one have another suggestion ? because this constant notice to actualize the firmware , is very inconvenience .
Thanks in advance
davieslacker said:
I had my nexus 7 nagging me constantly to update too... rooted and heavily customized stock rom, different kernel, a lot of system files I altered... I really am not overly concerned about doing an update that might screw with any one of those components and having to go through the whole process of getting it where I want again.
I couldn't find this DMClient you guys are speaking of.
Here's how I did it:
Install Autostarts app.
Go to "After Startup"
Scroll down until you see "Google Services Framework"
There should be several of them. For me it was the third one. Touch it and read the bottom of the popup to find out. It will say "Receiver com.google.android.gsf.update.SystemUpdateService.....(you get the point)
Disable it. Done...
I don't know if there are any other repercussions to disabling this.. I just know it's not nagging me, and everything works still.
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davieslacker posted it like 3 posts above yours....follow that method..and read previous posts before asking an already answered question..especially when it was JUST answered
escalhavardo said:
My nexus 7 rooted , don't have this service DMClient , doesn´t show in the titanium backup ... any one have another suggestion ? because this constant notice to actualize the firmware , is very inconvenience .
Thanks in advance
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That solution uses a paid app. Any free solution?
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frank35 said:
That solution uses a paid app. Any free solution?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rs.autorun
Same features,free app
Enable show system apps in settings
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harpocrates said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rs.autorun
Same features,free app
Enable show system apps in settings
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I used this and it stopped the nag, but for some reason, it removes my email app (standard nexus 7 app) it says app not installed . Luckily. I had a titanium backup of it , but putting it back would not work. I reenabled the service, and put the app back and all is well now, but obviously the nag is back. Any ideas?
I know it's coming as it was announced at the MWC... but anyone any idea when we will be updated?
Ta
My guess is that we will get the update sooner than later. They just released the SDK beta for Yotaphone 2 and it is based on Android 5.0.1, so I think they are getting closer to release.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Y1rHUSah0
soooooon
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Y1rHUSah0
soooooon
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Great News!!
Google translate this preview for a look at some nice new features on the lollipop update due imminently......
http://megaobzor.com/Android-5-yotaphone-2-white-review.html
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Its nearly hear.....rolling out over the next ten days....
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/133...0-explored-from-gmail-to-yotafitness-and-more
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I hope those who have rooted have no issues when updating
This sprang up earlier: http://www.gsmarena.com/yotaphone_2...white_and_with_a_reduced_price-news-12253.php
Lollipop incoming.
Its here in the uk!
Downloading now but will wait till this evening to update as I have to go to work
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Yep got the update too, although no WiFi as abroad! How big is it?
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Update available in Finland as well. The update size is ~930 megabytes, which is insane.
I really would want to hear your experiences in updating a rooted version of Yotaphone 2. Any problems? Were you running xposed framework? Also, can you root the lollipop version?
I'll be collecting my courage to try the update later this evening. I'll report if any problem arises.
Okay, I just successfully updated to Lollipop from rooted 4.4.3. Just to stay safe I uninstalled xposed framework first, but most likely this was unnecessary. Lollipop works great and the EPD is infinitely more useful now.
Of course I lost my root in the progress. I'll try to work on that later.
Nearly a gig
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Download and installed okay on a NON rooted Yota2, no problems during upgrade and all data preserved, no factory reset required so far. Its working well
Quite a lot of new lollipop things to play with and a big visual refresh too, the EPD has many new things, this is going to keep us busy for some time!
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Just tried to root Lollipop, no dice. Not with Kingo Root 1.3.6 or 1.3.3, which worked for me the last time.
OK but buggy for me
Lollipop in France too. Although I appreciate lollipop it is quite buggy. For instance the main screen doesn't turn off when I flip to EPD. Hence some apps are triggered as the screen is still sensitive. Very very annoying. Also when I reboot the phone all yotahub screens are set to blank. Must recreate them. I guess they need to give upgrade for that.
I'm waiting to remove root before updating
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Lollipop in France too. Although I appreciate lollipop it is quite buggy. For instance the main screen doesn't turn off when I flip to EPD. Hence some apps are triggered as the screen is still sensitive. Very very annoying. Also when I reboot the phone all yotahub screens are set to blank. Must recreate them. I guess they need to give upgrade for that.
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That's weird. I don't have such problems. Are you sure your Yota applications are up to date?
I hope Kingo updates the software to include root for lollipop
Yes positive, I can see all the new stuff. To be clear, i didn't root my phone. It was clean of tweaks. So for you when you flip the phone the main screen turns off?
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Yes positive, I can see all the new stuff. To be clear, i didn't root my phone. It was clean of tweaks. So for you when you flip the phone the main screen turns off?
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Yeah, everything works just like it did on KitKat.
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SORRY JUST REALIZED OTHERS ALREADY GOT IT DELETE OR WHATEVER I AM SORRY.
So I checked for updates and it showed me that V10b-JUN-11-2015 is available. Says something about a Google Patch and improving usability. Anyone else got it or knows what exactly it does? Am downloading atm, it is avout 180MB.
So... u r using H815T model? And what are the improvements u have noticed so far?
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If you have the H815 you might as well update as with the official unlocked bootloader you do not have to worry about losing Root Access.
I for one have the US991 though, so I refuse to do any updates that *could* patch whatever *might* be in my launch firmware that could be used as an exploit.
I did update. Didn't notice anything. Doesn't affect touc issue...
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I did update. Didn't notice anything. Doesn't affect touc issue...
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Is you phone a uk Model? Is so any chance of a download link from LG?
Just got the update on verizon g4
I'm getting one now on Verizon as well
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Verizon also. It's pending due to not connected to Wi-Fi...
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Getting the 160MB update for the Verizon model claiming it is security updates.
The only options for receiving this update was Install Now or Install Later and you can set a time for when to install it later.
i.imgur.com/O2mMkE3.png
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and my software still says modified after the update.
Well I updated. H815T model. And although I don't see any major improvements, but I probably notice a bit more fluidity here & there as well as tad better touch response. But point to b noted, my phone was already optimized by all those settings changes & app blocking that guys have advised for better experience with G4.
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Any clue what the new update being pushed today contains ?
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Any clue what the new update being pushed today contains ?
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Verizon website listed this...see below
Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.
Software Version: MMB29M.N910VVRU2CPF3
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android™ security patch on your device.
Receiving this update now, its automatic and I can't seem to stop it easily.
I'll report what I find. I unrooted and went default yesterday, on retail 6.0.1. Gonna sell my note and get Google Fi soon.
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Receiving this update now, its automatic and I can't seem to stop it easily.
I'll report what I find. I unrooted and went default yesterday, on retail 6.0.1. Gonna sell my note and get Google Fi soon.
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Can you try to downgrade after you update and see if it'll downgrade? Thanks. Its ok if you're not interested in all that hassle.
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Nothing visible has changed, no new apps. No new settings. June 1st security patch which may be different. I'll maybe try to downgrade tomorrow.
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Can you try to downgrade after you update and see if it'll downgrade? Thanks. Its ok if you're not interested in all that hassle.
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I already checked it. Downgrade safe.
I haven't found a tutorial on downgrading to 5.1.1 from 6.0.1. Is there a safe way to do it?
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I haven't found a tutorial on downgrading to 5.1.1 from 6.0.1. Is there a safe way to do it?
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Not sure what you mean by "safe" but typically you just use Odin to flash full stock 5.1.1, do a factory reset in stock recovery afterwards and you're done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2942937
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Anything new on this?
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Anything new on this?
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I'm guessing its just a June security patch.
I'm impressed Verizon is actually trying to keep up with the security updates on this device. BUT, i dont think they have a choice because this device is probably more used then the Note5 .
Anyone tried this update while being rooted?
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Any clue what the new update being pushed today contains ?
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Seems to have fixed some lag, heat , and battery drain issues I was having. Auto brightness is still borked. Still have to turn the brightness down manually in a dark room, and up to max outside.
Futtermax said:
Receiving this update now, its automatic and I can't seem to stop it easily.
I'll report what I find. I unrooted and went default yesterday, on retail 6.0.1. Gonna sell my note and get Google Fi soon.
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I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of Google Fi. Which phone are you going to go with? I've thought about replacing my Note 4 DE with the Moto X Pure when they run it on sale again (was $319 a few days ago). But the Droid Z Force also looks nice.
Made my battery worse! A little less lag though....so got that goin for me!!! Lol
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FAUguy said:
I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of Google Fi. Which phone are you going to go with? I've thought about replacing my Note 4 DE with the Moto X Pure when they run it on sale again (was $319 a few days ago). But the Droid Z Force also looks nice.
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Not really the place to discuss it so I'll keep it brief.
My girlfriend has a Nexus 5X. The phone is amazing, updates are quick and common. It operates perfectly on marshmallow with no noticeable issues. We live in bum**** and she still gets service wifi calling and texting is fine, and no contracts. We pay about 42 a month for hers with insurance.
Well one thing I noticed (not sure if it was this update or the last one) is that when you pick an application to use (like browser) it becomes the default. With the old OS it would ask you to use just once or make it the default. Arrgggg I prefer to pick the application as needed and not make it the actual default.
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Well one thing I noticed (not sure if it was this update or the last one) is that when you pick an application to use (like browser) it becomes the default. With the old OS it would ask you to use just once or make it the default. Arrgggg I prefer to pick the application as needed and not make it the actual default.
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The MM update made this change to default app handling. I liked the old way too. Now if I want to change the default app I have to remember which app was set as default before I can make the change. Sometimes remembering which app was set as default isn't easy to do.
Deleted. Think was in wrong thread.
Been a long time sense I've posted anything in this forum.
I just went back to the Note 4 and did the MM update and have noticed a heavy draw on the battery compared to LP. Am wondering if letting it did cycle through a few time might correct the battery drain. Was on an iPhone for awhile, but for personal reasons came back android. Has anybody tried that yet. Have been temped to hard reset and start fresh to see if it fixes it.
This update has increased the battery draw on mine and it is running HOT! Need help.
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My understanding is that Sprint opted out of this.
I though just Verizon did?
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Verizon is dropping on the 5th. Sprint is dropping on the 8th. There's a good facebook group to help with blocking the updates. Note7Alliance. I'm still charging at 100% after disabling the update packages. No one really knows if that will stop the kill push. We'll see.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/344005685952372/?fref=nf
I'm in the same group. Still at 100%.
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I though just Verizon did?
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There's still a lot of conflicting information out there. Here's a quote from an XDA member from another thread touching on the same topic...
"I just talked to a Sprint rep. She said that Sprint will not blacklist any Note 7's on the Sprint network, even after the update is released. So it seems like disabling Samsung updates should be enough."
I hope they don't. Just isn't any other phone out that's a worthy upgrade.
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My understanding is that Sprint opted out of this.
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They did not opt out because i been getting text messages from sprint telling me that samsung is going to push the update and i should return my phone. My fear is that before the S8 or N8 comes out that Sprint will end up blacklisting the IEMI and just cut service to the phones. Everyone keeps saying they wont do this they wont do that then they do so best bet is at some point they are going to cut network service. And some of you saying you talk to a sprint rep. Please guys what do they know. You really think some rep who answers calls and sells phones or helps you when you need an extesion to pay your bills. Since the start one person says one thing then another. Like i said best bet is blacklisted at some point.
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There's still a lot of conflicting information out there. Here's a quote from an XDA member from another thread touching on the same topic...
"I just talked to a Sprint rep. She said that Sprint will not blacklist any Note 7's on the Sprint network, even after the update is released. So it seems like disabling Samsung updates should be enough."
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I originally posted that. Let me clarify: Sprint will not blacklist any IMEI's on Note 7's. Which means that you can continue using your phone on the Sprint Network as long as it is on.
But Sprint will still send out the "kill" update to encourage people to return their devices. The kill update will disable Note 7's ability to be used as a mobile device. But if your phone doesn't get updated, you can still use it.
If you block Samsung updates, then you can still use it on the Sprint network indefinitely.
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I originally posted that. Let me clarify: Sprint will not blacklist any IMEI's on Note 7's. Which means that you can continue using your phone on the Sprint Network as long as it is on.
But Sprint will still send out the "kill" update to encourage people to return their devices. The kill update will disable Note 7's ability to be used as a mobile device. But if your phone doesn't get updated, you can still use it.
If you block Samsung updates, then you can still use it on the Sprint network indefinitely.
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"Indefinitely" doesn't mean "until it catches fire" xD
I know I've read all kinds of conflicting info in regards to this happening but according to this Pocketnow YouTube video, all carriers ARE moving forward with the "kill" update. This is covered around the 15 minute mark in the video.
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I know I've read all kinds of conflicting info in regards to this happening but according to this Pocketnow YouTube video, all carriers ARE moving forward with the "kill" update. This is covered around the 15 minute mark in the video.
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I wouldn't doubt it. They will push the update. I'm sure you can still delay the update.
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I wouldn't doubt it. They will push the update. I'm sure you can still delay the update.
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Unless they blacklist imei's, a package disabler or equivalent function should (I say this loosely) sustain functionality for the time being.
Still rockin 100%
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Except for a software update notification every hour, all gravy here.
Got it today. How can i delete the update it shoudnt install?
Factory reset the phone and disable updates.. I just did it.
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I got the update today, even I had updates off, and download that other program to disable everything, it gave me option to delay update to overnight, and now in middle doing my backup is suddenly shut down and did the update, and now I have 41% battery left and once the juice is gone the phone is bricked, and my new phone that sprint finally agreed to ship to me won't be here before 1 -3 days. this us ridiculous, phone is off not charging at all. has no one figured out a workaround to charge it?
Try doing an odin update with ealier version PH something
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varaff said:
Try doing an odin update with ealier version PH something
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do I need root for that?
will it wipe my phone?