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There is a procedure to fool OTA system in order to make it receive the OTA again. So you have a second chance to grab the filename and make a lot of people here happy
Update: Thanks to @Sleeepy2 we know this method works in the nexus 6 :good:
DISCLAIMER: It's an unharmed procedure, but be warned, you will change build.prop so anything (bad) should happen if you do it incorrectly, most probably a bootloop. If you have doubts, don't do it.
Needs to be rooted.
So if there is a brave enought one, the procedure is just to change two values of the /system/build.prop file to make it looks a previous android version for the OTA system.
For instance, If you have received to OTA to LMY47M your build.prop file will have these values:
ro.build.date.utc=1425686543
and
ro.build.fingerprint=google/shamu/shamu:5.1/LMY47M/1774234:user/release-keys
If you change these lines by the equivalent lines from another version of android, the OTA system will check the OTA availability with the other android version. So, If before receiving the OTA your android version was 5.0.1 LRX22C you can change both lines with:
ro.build.date.utc=1416527965
and
ro.build.fingerprint=google/shamu/shamu:5.0.1/LRX22C/1602158:user/release-keys
That are the LRX22C version lines.
Save build.prop file and reboot your nexus 6.
Once rebooted check for OTA updates (It will be checked as LMY47D) and download it, if it's not downloading yet (don't apply the OTA, just download it).
While it's downloading, or even after it's download, open a terminal emulator (for instance this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm) and execute these two commands (will ask for superuser permission):
su
logcat | grep zip
And wrote down the OTA link for us
When you finish just revert the build.prop changes done and delete the file /cache/update.zip (it's the OTA downloaded, and you don't need it), then reboot your system to leave it in it's normal situation.
Thank you very much in advance.
And, If you are kindly enough, you may check for the rest of OTAs from other android versions (the LMY47E OTA to LMY47M should be very useful too). Here are all known versions build.prop lines to play with:
Code:
LMY47M
ro.build.date.utc=1425686543
ro.build.fingerprint=google/shamu/shamu:5.1/LMY47M/1774234:user/release-keys
LMY47I:
ro.build.date.utc=1425442825
ro.build.fingerprint=google/shamu/shamu:5.1/LMY47I/1767468:user/release-keys
LMY47E:
ro.build.date.utc=1424577649
ro.build.fingerprint=google/shamu/shamu:5.1/LMY47E/1748839:user/release-keys
LMY47D:
ro.build.date.utc=1424322888
ro.build.fingerprint=google/shamu/shamu:5.1/LMY47D/1743759:user/release-keys
LRX22C:
ro.build.date.utc=1416527965
ro.build.fingerprint=google/shamu/shamu:5.0.1/LRX22C/1602158:user/release-keys
LRX21O:
ro.build.date.utc=1415319727
ro.build.fingerprint=google/shamu/shamu:5.0/LRX21O/1570415:user/release-keys
LNX07M:
ro.build.date.utc=1414346119
ro.build.fingerprint=google/shamu/shamu:5.0/LNX07M/1543455:user/release-keys
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KXH21.6-F1.12:
ro.build.date.utc=1416355004
ro.build.fingerprint=motorola/shamu_factory/shamu:4.4.4/KXH21.6-F1.12/25:userdebug/release-keys
Most of them will give you old and known OTAs, but some will give new OTAs for all of us. And the final test build probably doesn't give any OTA
Thanks and best regards.
I changed by build.prop and rebooted and no update which I checked.
xpack90 said:
I changed by build.prop and rebooted and no update which I checked.
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But you previously installed the LMY47M/E, no?
If yes, Please, wait several minutes and keep checking, you eventually must receive the OTA again before the rest of people.
Check too if build.prop file was correctly changed (sometimes a number is missing or something).
Thanks and best regards.
No sorry I thought this was for people who wanted the update not those who had it
xpack90 said:
No sorry I thought this was for people who wanted the update not those who had it
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Don't worry and thanks for trying.
Rogers Canada
http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-shamu-ota-LMY47D-from-LRX22C-fullradio.zip
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Rogers Canada
http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-shamu-ota-LMY47D-from-LRX22C-fullradio.zip
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First of all, thank you very much. Unfortunately that's one of the known OTAs.
You can see all known OTAs here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/ref-nexus-6-stock-ota-urls-t2906493
But as I said, thank you very much. You demonstrated the method works for Nexus 6 too
oops, yeah it is know. I didn't fully read and thought you just wanted confirmation that it works on the N6.
And yes it does
OK, I got the OTA you're looking for (47M) but am currently unlocked and not rooted. If I oem unlock and perform this, how do we know for sure that it will prompt me again for the OTA?
I'm certainly willing to try when I get home later this evening (if no one has posted it by then), but would hate for my data to get wiped for nothing ...
YankInDaSouth said:
OK, I got the OTA you're looking for but am currently unlocked and not rooted. If I oem unlock and perform this, how do we know for sure that it will prompt me again for the OTA?
I'm certainly willing to try when I get home later this evening (if no one has posted it by then), but would hate to for my data to get wiped for nothing ...
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Unfortunately I cannot guarantee that you receive the OTA again.
In my opinion it shouldn't work because the GMS/GCS ID is used to check OTAs, and if you perform an "oem unlock" you will lose your data so a new GMS/GCS ID will be assigned to your device, making it a totally different device for google.
If I were you I shouldn't try. It's a pity, but I'm being sincere.
Thanks and best regards.
VivaErBetis said:
Unfortunately I cannot guarantee that you receive the OTA again.
In my opinion it shouldn't work because the GMS/GCS ID is used to check OTAs, and if you perform an "oem unlock" you will lose your data so a new GMS/GCS ID will be assigned to your device, making it a totally different device for google.
If I were you I shouldn't try. It's a pity, but I'm being sincere.
Thanks and best regards.
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I appreciate you being straight up about it! I will hold off as I'd prefer not to lose my data and not be able to get the community what they want/need.
If only I had know that it would be this long before people started receiving the OTA I definitely would have held off on installing it!! Don't know why I was the "chosen one" LOL
YankInDaSouth said:
I appreciate you being straight up about it! I will hold off as I'd prefer not to lose my data and not be able to get the community what they want/need.
If only I had know that it would be this long before people started receiving the OTA I definitely would have held off on installing it!! Don't know why I was the "chosen one" LOL
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Don't worry, the OTA will eventually show up, sooner or later. The real problem is our lack of patience
I've added the build.prop info for 5.1 LMY47I build. The OTA seems to be delivered for Australian users.
This is new: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/08/05/google-announces-new-update-policy-for-nexus-devices-including-monthly-security-patches-for-3-years-and-major-otas-for-2-years-from-release/
That would be a real pain for us rooted users....but I guess the security patches are a good thing
A real pain...
Sent from another Nexus..
6...
No pain, it literally takes minutes to flash stock, update, root using the toolkit. [emoji1]
I wonder if there are again going to be separate builds for each carrier.
meldroc said:
I wonder if there are again going to be separate builds for each carrier.
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That's a good point...maybe?
I wish there was an app for rooted users to get notifications about these updates (and maybe offer a way to download a flashable zip as well?)
I got a Nexus 6 because I wanted to be able to always have access to a stable, current version of Android. I didn't realize that OTA updates wouldn't work out of the box with rooted devices though.
Would be nice to have some method to get back that functionality!
ArmoredCavalry said:
I wish there was an app for rooted users to get notifications about these updates (and maybe offer a way to download a flashable zip as well?)
I got a Nexus 6 because I wanted to be able to always have access to a stable, current version of Android. I didn't realize that OTA updates wouldn't work out of the box with rooted devices though.
Would be nice to have some method to get back that functionality!
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There is, stay stock or learn how to manually update to new versions. It's quick to do.
Xplicit84 said:
There is, stay stock or learn how to manually update to new versions. It's quick to do.
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Both those things ignore the whole point of what I brought up.
I'm saying it would be nice if there was an equivalent automatic notification/update process for rooted users.
ArmoredCavalry said:
Both those things ignore the whole point of what I brought up.
I'm saying it would be nice if there was an equivalent automatic notification/update process for rooted users.
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That is the equivalent. Stay stock or manually update. Rooted users don't worry about such a thing, since changing ROMs and adding various features are a common occurrence.
Xplicit84 said:
That is the equivalent. Stay stock or manually update. Rooted users don't worry about such a thing, since changing ROMs and adding various features are a common occurrence.
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Rooted users don't care about convenience? I dunno about you, but I'm rooted, and I still would prefer to do repetitive/manual processes as little as possible...
You can be a rooted user just to use rooted apps, and not care about trying a different ROM every week. In which case, it would be nice to have the same benefits of automatic updates as stock users. Not sure why you seem to be against the idea?
I get that you think it is unnecessary, but I'm saying I would prefer it as an option. So, maybe we can just leave it at that?
ArmoredCavalry said:
Rooted users don't care about convenience? I dunno about you, but I'm rooted, and I still would prefer to do repetitive/manual processes as little as possible...
You can be a rooted user just to use rooted apps, and not care about trying a different ROM every week. In which case, it would be nice to have the same benefits of automatic updates as stock users. Not sure why you seem to be against the idea?
I get that you think it is unnecessary, but I'm saying I would prefer it as an option. So, maybe we can just leave it at that?
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I would also like that if it was possible...
It is possible. Get notification from XDA users down load ota file someone has probably posted someplace plug in to computer and side load. It usually 1 week faster than waiting your turn to receive ota from carrier's
hdtechk said:
It is possible. Get notification from XDA users down load ota file someone has probably posted someplace plug in to computer and side load. It usually 1 week faster than waiting your turn to receive ota from carrier's
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and that's exactly what I am going to do...
hdtechk said:
It is possible. Get notification from XDA users down load ota file someone has probably posted someplace plug in to computer and side load. It usually 1 week faster than waiting your turn to receive ota from carrier's
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I don't think this will work. If your N6 is rooted, you can't sideload the OTA file. Your phone will need to be stock (unrooted) to apply the OTA.
You could wait for somebody to publish a flashable zip, or just download the new factory images and use fastboot to flash the new system.img over your existing phone, and reroot.
jj14 said:
You could wait for somebody to publish a flashable zip, or just download the new factory images and use fastboot to flash the new system.img over your existing phone, and reroot.
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Isn't there a chance of losing the ability to reroot with this method though? I've been waiting for users to publish flashable zips for this reason, but maybe that is not necessary?
ArmoredCavalry said:
Isn't there a chance of losing the ability to reroot with this method though? I've been waiting for users to publish flashable zips for this reason, but maybe that is not necessary?
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Is there a chance that google will publish a new Nexus factory image that can't be rooted? Sure - in theory, that is possible. But unlikely.
Till date, all nexus devices have been rooted (thanks @Chainfire)
jj14 said:
. . . Your phone will need to be stock (unrooted) to apply the OTA.
. . . use fastboot to flash the new system.img over your existing phone, and reroot.
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Recently I used both methods just to see if there were differences.
Both had the same results. That means among others that my settings were gone.
- LCD_density defaults (384)
- WiFi interval defaults (was 200)
- Needed to flash Black Google Now Launcher and uninstall Google.app updates to get my black background back.
When this happens every month . . . [email protected]#$%&
jj14 said:
I don't think this will work. If your N6 is rooted, you can't sideload the OTA file. Your phone will need to be stock (unrooted) to apply the OTA.
You could wait for somebody to publish a flashable zip, or just download the new factory images and use fastboot to flash the new system.img over your existing phone, and reroot.
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When you flash a new factory image I'm assuming you flash each partition and avoid flashing the data partition (dirty flash) ?
Does google always post a whole new image for each ota? What about the carrier variants like tmobile? Is there a new image for each ota?
Thanks. I'm not a N6 owner yet but I plan to be stock rooted and am trying to determine the ota update process in advance.
@NCguy
"When you flash a new factory image I'm assuming you flash each partition and avoid flashing the data partition (dirty flash) ?" Correct
Does google always post a whole new image for each ota?" Yes
"What about the carrier variants like tmobile? Is there a new image for each ota?" There has been a T-Mobile specific factory image for each OTA.
Here are the factory images > https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
cam30era said:
@NCguy
"When you flash a new factory image I'm assuming you flash each partition and avoid flashing the data partition (dirty flash) ?" Correct
Does google always post a whole new image for each ota?" Yes
"What about the carrier variants like tmobile? Is there a new image for each ota?" There has been a T-Mobile specific factory image for each OTA.
Here are the factory images > https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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Thanks cam30era. I was a bit concerned that being a stock rooted device might be too much trouble, especially with the security updates. But this looks manageable to me.
I have a simple question... Is there a 5.1 lollipop update for the Tab 4 8.0 T337a?
I've seen them for practically every other tab 4 model but haven't seen one that lists the t337a specifically. Im planning on rooting mine REALLY soon also so if there is a 5.1 lollipop available for it, do i want to put it on 1st or not?
Thanks for the assistance !
Sadly no not yet. Idk who to blame but I'm picking att
I found this but I haven't been able to download it yet.
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB425945&cv=820
G920A
I337 stock NJ4, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted
Doubt AT&T will bother. Not only did this Tab not sell well, but they don't even carry it anymore. We have been abandoned by then. Not a surprise but still bull crap.
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gottech said:
I found this but I haven't been able to download it yet.
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB425945&cv=820
G920A
I337 stock NJ4, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted
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That isn't for the 337a, so does us no good in this thread.
gottech said:
I found this but I haven't been able to download it yet.
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB425945&cv=820
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That is for the t537a 10inch. i have the 8in t337a
Thanks though
Anyone know if the T337A will "ever" have an update? (8 inch)
dkardell said:
Anyone know if the T337A will "ever" have an update? (8 inch)
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No one knows for sure, but my opinion is nope never, AT&T has abandoned it.
pre4speed said:
No one knows for sure, but my opinion is nope never, AT&T has abandoned it.
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So there are no sources like SlimRom for getting the Samsung to Lollipop?
dkardell said:
So there are no sources like SlimRom for getting the Samsung to Lollipop?
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Never will be any custom ROMs for the 337a. Locked bootloader and zero dev interest. Stuck with stock and seems 4.4.2 forever til it dies.
Update available as of today.
cron912 said:
Update available as of today.
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Any chance I could ask you to capture the OTA file?
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Any chance I could ask you to capture the OTA file?
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Can it be captured without root?
cron912 said:
Can it be captured without root?
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Unfortunately no, root is required
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Any chance I could ask you to capture the OTA file?
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I have root but haven't been offered the ipdate, but I also have all fota stuff frozen so I don't get forced to update and lose root. Is there a guaranteed way to get root back if I take the update? And how would I capture it if I even get it (in prepaid data only thru AT&T)?
pre4speed said:
I have root but haven't been offered the ipdate, but I also have all fota stuff frozen so I don't get forced to update and lose root. Is there a guaranteed way to get root back if I take the update? And how would I capture it if I even get it (in prepaid data only thru AT&T)?
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You probably can't take the update and keep root (yet, although I want to work on that). Capturing the OTA file itself should be fairly simple (it was for me on my locked bootloader AT&T device that I captured the initial lollipop ota file for)
All you have to do is be on stock rooted (ie no custom rom) and unfreeze the fota stuff. Allow it to download the OTA file, when it's done it should prompt you whether you want to install it now or wait til later. Obviously wait til later. Immediately in a root-enabled file explorer (I recommend either root browser or ES file explorer with the root option enabled) find the directory /cache/fota (or it could be /data/fota/). One of these two directories should have a file with file extension .cfg. The filename itself will most likely be a string of random numbers so ######.cfg. This is the file you want. Copy it anywhere safe, preferably an external SD card. Then erase the file from the original location and refreeze the fota crap.
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
You probably can't take the update and keep root (yet, although I want to work on that). Capturing the OTA file itself should be fairly simple (it was for me on my locked bootloader AT&T device that I captured the initial lollipop ota file for)
All you have to do is be on stock rooted (ie no custom rom) and unfreeze the fota stuff. Allow it to download the OTA file, when it's done it should prompt you whether you want to install it now or wait til later. Obviously wait til later. Immediately in a root-enabled file explorer (I recommend either root browser or ES file explorer with the root option enabled) find the directory /cache/fota (or it could be /data/fota/). One of these two directories should have a file with file extension .cfg. The filename itself will most likely be a string of random numbers so ######.cfg. This is the file you want. Copy it anywhere safe, preferably an external SD card. Then erase the file from the original location and refreeze the fota crap.
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I will try this when I get home to my fast trusted UNLIMITED WiFi. On vacation at my parents where they have satellite (slow as a snail) and are limited to only 10gb a month. I'll be home Sunday. Like I said tho that's IF I even get offered it since I'm on prepaid and with cricket on my phone, I didn't get otas on my AT&T devices. So nice to have an unbranded phone now. [emoji2]
Update applied. I had grabbed the OTA file, but stupidly stashed it on internal storage and then had to do a full reset to actually get it to apply the thing in the first place. Oops.
Had to try five times to get it to apply. I ended going all the way back to a vigin install of the NF4 firmware and going through the upgrade to NK2 first. I suspect my problems had to do with the Flashfire script having been run, but I can't say for certain.
pre4speed said:
I will try this when I get home to my fast trusted UNLIMITED WiFi. On vacation at my parents where they have satellite (slow as a snail) and are limited to only 10gb a month. I'll be home Sunday. Like I said tho that's IF I even get offered it since I'm on prepaid and with cricket on my phone, I didn't get otas on my AT&T devices. So nice to have an unbranded phone now. [emoji2]
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Well, I am home. Defrosted EVERYTHING I had frozen. Restarted tablet. Went to software update and..... NOTHING HAPPENED. The button does zero, zip, zilch. So I'm sorry @thisisapoorusernamechoice, I can't get the update. Not even the latest kitkat. Stupid AT&T blocking prepaid users.
I have tried updating OTA several times but it keeps failing. I am guessing it is because I have rooted? I have captured the .cfg file. Here is a Dropbox link to the .cfg file.
EDIT: I removed the link because it was the wrong OTA. I did update through recovery and the file I had installed 4.4.2. I think I need to go back to stock in order to get the Lollipop OTA.
EDIT 2: I downgraded to stock firmware with ODIN and then I received two OTA updates. One was a small update (roughly 172 MB) and then the second update (860 MB) that upgraded me to Lollipop 5.1.1. I am guessing that since the bootloader is locked on this device there is absolutely no way to root after Lollipop because we are unable to install a custom kernel. Is this correct?
I saw in another thread where someone tried to flash the NF4 kernel with the new Lollipop update to gain root and it soft bricked their tablet.
That's the same boat I'm in. I've just bought one brand new in the box for $127.99 and it's got 4.2.2 on it. I'd like to FOTA update it, but no AT&T has to be jerks about their firmware updates. Are there any tricks like connecting to an AT&T WiFi account, or does it verify the IMEI somehow? I had the same issue with my S6 edge, but they have been pretty quick about getting the ODIN flashable updates out as of late so I never bothered to figure out a work around.
Lets see if it comes faster to our Device then Marshmellow...after Google released it to the Manufactures.
And it comes as it seems just to three Devices. (A9,M9, HTC 10)
I just got a OTA message to move from 3.39.531.7 to 3.39.531.12 I'm with T-MO and have it rooted with Teamwin recovery 2.8.7.1_CPTB-B1 on 6.0 Marshmallow
I just wish I knew how to do the upgrade all I do is go round and round, when I tell it to update it boots into the TRWP mentioned above and I have no idea what to do next.
guess I will wait until the smart people figure it out
rtoledo2002 said:
I just got a OTA message to move from 3.39.531.7 to 3.39.531.12 I'm with T-MO and have it rooted with Teamwin recovery 2.8.7.1_CPTB-B1 on 6.0 Marshmallow
I just wish I knew how to do the upgrade all I do is go round and round, when I tell it to update it boots into the TRWP mentioned above and I have no idea what to do next.
guess I will wait until the smart people figure it out
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You can't install OTAs with a custom recovery. You'll need to flash the stock recovery first and try again.
Got that system security OTA notification as well today. I'm using the stock ROM with root (SuperSU flashed via TWRP). Can I stay rooted to apply the OTA with the stock recovery or do I have to flash the RUU first?
Solved:
Make a backup with Titanium or however you like. Save all your data from internal SD. Afterwards apply latest RUU.exe from HTC (depending on your carrier). If you wanna reroot, I would suggest SuperSU 2.65, because newer versions end up in bootloops.
Don't expect Nougat this year...
It's the August security update
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
hope this year released
matmaneyre said:
You can't install OTAs with a custom recovery. You'll need to flash the stock recovery first and try again.
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Do you have 3.39.531.12 stock recovery??
missicolin said:
Do you have 3.39.531.12 stock recovery??
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If you are flashing from 3.39.531.7 to .12 then you need the stock recovery from 3.39.531.7 to be installed.
If you've already flashed a custom recovery like TWRP, then just pull down the RUU from HTC's Web site. Be warned, however, that it will wipe the phone back to factory-fresh, so back up all your files/data/photos/music etc. and remove the SD card just to be safe.
RUU 531.12 T-Mobile
And to answer your specific question, I don't have the stock recovery for 531.12, but I presume that I will later today after I RUU my own device. I don't know how to archive the stock recovery but I plan to flash over it immediately with TWRP.
Amishrabbit said:
If you are flashing from 3.39.531.7 to .12 then you need the stock recovery from 3.39.531.7 to be installed.
If you've already flashed a custom recovery like TWRP, then just pull down the RUU from HTC's Web site. Be warned, however, that it will wipe the phone back to factory-fresh, so back up all your files/data/photos/music etc. and remove the SD card just to be safe.
RUU 531.12 T-Mobile
And to answer your specific question, I don't have the stock recovery for 531.12, but I presume that I will later today after I RUU my own device. I don't know how to archive the stock recovery but I plan to flash over it immediately with TWRP.
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Is it okay if i flash the RUU with unlocked bootloader or do i need to relock it?
any news on Android N at least not official
drakeNas said:
Is it okay if i flash the RUU with unlocked bootloader or do i need to relock it?
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you should
" fastboot oem lock "
to relock your bootloader - remeber - to save alll yor apps / settings (via TitaniumBackup for exaple) before
(re) unlocking bootlader will wipe all data
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rtoledo2002 said:
I just got a OTA message to move from 3.39.531.7 to 3.39.531.12 I'm with T-MO and have it rooted with Teamwin recovery 2.8.7.1_CPTB-B1 on 6.0 Marshmallow
I just wish I knew how to do the upgrade all I do is go round and round, when I tell it to update it boots into the TRWP mentioned above and I have no idea what to do next.
guess I will wait until the smart people figure it out
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I just got a OTA message and doing the upgrade to 3.39.531.21 will let you all know how it goes.
since I had TWRP installed , I had to download the RUU from HTC to do the first update to .12 , it went well 2 weeks ago when I first posted here, except it wiped out TWRP. then 3 days ago my phone started complaining , when ever I tried to change permissions on apps , with a message telling me to turn off draw over on the apps, all the searches on google, sent me to people telling me it was Twighlight causing the problem , EXCEPT I don't have that app installed, then it said something about turning off sidekeyborad? I never found it, I hard reset the phone, and as usual it ruined some of my contacts ?? I always loose 5 people I call all the time.
will post in here what new bugs crop up with this PART 2 upgrade of 7.0 nougat 63 things updating now
adios :cyclops:
rtoledo2002 said:
I just got a OTA message and doing the upgrade to 3.39.531.21 will let you all know how it goes.
since I had TWRP installed , I had to download the RUU from HTC to do the first update to .12 , it went well 2 weeks ago when I first posted here, except it wiped out TWRP. then 3 days ago my phone started complaining , when ever I tried to change permissions on apps , with a message telling me to turn off draw over on the apps, all the searches on google, sent me to people telling me it was Twighlight causing the problem , EXCEPT I don't have that app installed, then it said something about turning off sidekeyborad? I never found it, I hard reset the phone, and as usual it ruined some of my contacts ?? I always loose 5 people I call all the time.
will post in here what new bugs crop up with this PART 2 upgrade of 7.0 nougat 63 things updating now
adios :cyclops:
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rtoledo2002 said:
then 3 days ago my phone started complaining , when ever I tried to change permissions on apps , with a message telling me to turn off draw over on the apps, all the searches on google, sent me to people telling me it was Twighlight causing the problem , EXCEPT I don't have that app installed, then it said something about turning off sidekeyborad? I never found it, I hard reset the phone, and as usual it ruined some of my contacts ??
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That's not a bug but a security feature introduced by google. It's meant to prevent malicious apps from making you accept things/permissions you don't want (keyword: tapjacking). Go to settings > app > open the three dot menu > configure apps > draw over other apps. There you can revoke that permission from any suspicious app.
There is an article about tapjacking on the xda portal if anyone wants more information. It's called "How tapjacking made a return with android marshmallow - and nobody noticed". Btw, the article explains why the security feature isn't perfect, too. (Using xda labs at the moment I can't add a direct link to the article. However google should be able to find it.)
I just hope for the classic Non-GP Sense UI. The one with the Grid View Recent Apps.
HTC One M9 is the last chance for the full Sense experience on Nougat, because is the last Non-GP HTC that is being updated.
Rollout started
rhisendark said:
any news on Android N at least not official
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Read that Rollout started in America for Brand free devices
HTC root mobiles cannot install OTA, RUU are only way when rooted
drakeNas said:
Is it okay if i flash the RUU with unlocked bootloader or do i need to relock it?
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Yeah you only need to flasb the RUU it would solve your problem
Bit of background.
CID: BS_US001
MID: 2PS650000
Original verizon phone that i sent to sunshine for S-off and to unlock from Verizon. Ever since receiving it, almost a year ago, I've never been able to install a custom recovery I gave up on it for months and yesterday tried again. Finally managed to get TWRP. Then I tried to install SuperSU and bootloop. There's always been an issue getting OTAs. The OTA would download, install, and during boot, would give an error or go into bootloop. So, the plan was to finally get a recovery, root it, see about getting the latest OTA etc. Obviously that didn't work out. I feel like there's an issue with the boot sector and has always been. At this point, I just want to wipe and start over but I feel if I don't get this boot sector fixed the phone will never work properly. Any ideas? An RUU will update the OS and maybe fix the bootloop for now, but it won't deal with the OTA or issues with the boot sector that seem to be ever-present. Could use some advice.
I'm also a bit confused about something. This is originally a verizon phone but has been unlocked. When looking for RUUs from HTC should i be looking for the verizon versions or unlocked version?
vijn said:
Bit of background.
CID: BS_US001
MID: 2PS650000
Original verizon phone that i sent to sunshine for S-off and to unlock from Verizon. Ever since receiving it, almost a year ago, I've never been able to install a custom recovery I gave up on it for months and yesterday tried again. Finally managed to get TWRP. Then I tried to install SuperSU and bootloop. There's always been an issue getting OTAs. The OTA would download, install, and during boot, would give an error or go into bootloop. So, the plan was to finally get a recovery, root it, see about getting the latest OTA etc. Obviously that didn't work out. I feel like there's an issue with the boot sector and has always been. At this point, I just want to wipe and start over but I feel if I don't get this boot sector fixed the phone will never work properly. Any ideas? An RUU will update the OS and maybe fix the bootloop for now, but it won't deal with the OTA or issues with the boot sector that seem to be ever-present. Could use some advice.
I'm also a bit confused about something. This is originally a verizon phone but has been unlocked. When looking for RUUs from HTC should i be looking for the verizon versions or unlocked version?
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You can't take OTAs as long as you have twrp installed or have a modified system partition, which you got after attempting to install SuperSU.
An RUU would restore all partition to a stock state, not just the OS. That's what I would do to get a clean slate, make a stock backup and then root it. Remember that the ruu will wipe your phone so backup your files. You won't find Verizon RUUs on HTC's website, but you can download them from the stock thread here.
Also make sure to fully read the instructions and FAQ posts in the twrp thread, and do the same in the root thread.
Edit: Re-read your post. Since yours is converted to U.S Unlocked, you indeed have to download the latest ruu from HTC's website. Forget about the Verizon ruu.
Tarima said:
You can't take OTAs as long as you have twrp installed or have a modified system partition, which you got after attempting to install SuperSU.
An RUU would restore all partition to a stock state, not just the OS. That's what I would do to get a clean slate, make a stock backup and then root it. Remember that the ruu will wipe your phone so backup your files. You won't find Verizon RUUs on HTC's website, but you can download them from the stock thread here.
Also make sure to fully read the instructions and FAQ posts in the twrp thread, and do the same in the root thread.
Edit: Re-read your post. Since yours is converted to U.S Unlocked, you indeed have to download the latest ruu from HTC's website. Forget about the Verizon ruu.
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Sorry about the late reply. I was traveling. First off, thanks for your response. I guess my only remaining question then is what RUU do i go for? Unlocked developer? I'm just worried there might be a clash with my CID/MID. It's happened before on a previous phone. At this point, all i really want is to get stock back, make sure it's carrier unlocked, update to Oreo, and then, if I'm feeling lucky, root it, though I might just pass on that. So, would you say unlocked developer RUU is my best bet?
Again, thanks for your help.
vijn said:
Sorry about the late reply. I was traveling. First off, thanks for your response. I guess my only remaining question then is what RUU do i go for? Unlocked developer? I'm just worried there might be a clash with my CID/MID. It's happened before on a previous phone. At this point, all i really want is to get stock back, make sure it's carrier unlocked, update to Oreo, and then, if I'm feeling lucky, root it, though I might just pass on that. So, would you say unlocked developer RUU is my best bet?
Again, thanks for your help.
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If it's an originally verizon phone which was converted to US Unlocked, then use the latest ruu for unlocked on HTC's website. It won't cause you to lose your carrier-unlocked status. It will take you to latest Nougat version. From there, take the OTA update
Tarima said:
If it's an originally verizon phone which was converted to US Unlocked, then use the latest ruu for unlocked on HTC's website. It won't cause you to lose your carrier-unlocked status. It will take you to latest Nougat version. From there, take the OTA update
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Well, it worked. I'm currently on Oreo which is awesome. So first off, thank you very much. Not sure why it didn't work last year, but water/bridge etc.
This brings me to one more question. I want to get rid of some bloatware but would rather not do a full root. I've heard Magisk will give me the benefits of root without the security headaches that prevent things like Google Pay from working. You familiar with that? I also need 2 apps that require root. Never worked with Magisk but I have rooted a bunch of times and honestly, I kinda don't feel like doing it again, especially if I can maybe get the best of both worlds with Magisk. I just don't know enough about it. Figured maybe you might.
vijn said:
Well, it worked. I'm currently on Oreo which is awesome. So first off, thank you very much. Not sure why it didn't work last year, but water/bridge etc.
This brings me to one more question. I want to get rid of some bloatware but would rather not do a full root. I've heard Magisk will give me the benefits of root without the security headaches that prevent things like Google Pay from working. You familiar with that? I also need 2 apps that require root. Never worked with Magisk but I have rooted a bunch of times and honestly, I kinda don't feel like doing it again, especially if I can maybe get the best of both worlds with Magisk. I just don't know enough about it. Figured maybe you might.
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I use Magisk myself. I prefer it to flashing the classic supersu for root.
Install latest twrp (make sure its the latest twrp for the 10), then flash Magisk. Then install Magisk manager app. As simple as that.
Read the instructions here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
You rock man. Thanks for all the help.
vijn said:
You rock man. Thanks for all the help.
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No worries, glad it worked.