Heyo everybody! I just got this ota update message: "Essential system updates for google android - .7924"
Not sure what to do. I've had this tablet rooted for a while and I'm worried that updating will wipe out the root. Also, is it safe and/or possible to update the slate 7 extreme to lollipop and root it successfully?
Anyone?
Same here... I crash each time on reboot and have to reflash twrp and restore...
OTA...Update .. OK
I dont really care much for this tablet anymore until Lollipop arrives, like nVidia promised.
I updated in hoping to see Lollipop, but alas only for KIT KAT.
Update worked fine, and since I am on STOCK/NON-ROOTED, no issues whats so ever.
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ZiCott said:
I dont really care much for this tablet anymore until Lollipop arrives, like nVidia promised.
I updated in hoping to see Lollipop, but alas only for KIT KAT.
Update worked fine, and since I am on STOCK/NON-ROOTED, no issues whats so ever.
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I finally managed to install the (kitkat) auto update and retain root status. As with previous updates (which I had forgotten about), I had to extract and modify the update header first, then flash it with TWRP.
Not attempted Lollipop yet.
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Finally got my G2...yay!!!
I'm a newbie and so please show mercy! . I have spent hours going through stuff about rooting, ROM, Mods etc (head is slightly spinning! )
1. I want to wait for a few days to make sure everything works ok before rooting. How can I avoid OTA updates during that time? From what I read it seems there could be forced OTA updates if I keep skipping them. Is that true?
2. If I just root and not have any custom recovery or ROM then I can go ahead with OTA updates, correct? I want to be able to install Kitkat when that is available.
ratibars said:
Finally got my G2...yay!!!
I'm a newbie and so please show mercy! . I have spent hours going through stuff about rooting, ROM, Mods etc (head is slightly spinning! )
1. I want to wait for a few days to make sure everything works ok before rooting. How can I avoid OTA updates during that time? From what I read it seems there could be forced OTA updates if I keep skipping them. Is that true?
2. If I just root and not have any custom recovery or ROM then I can go ahead with OTA updates, correct? I want to be able to install Kitkat when that is available.
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1 I guess there couldn't force OTA. in my g2, i choose when it update
2. if g2 has with root, you can updtade to kitkat, but you can't update to a little bit update of 4.2.2
I have a I545 verizon galaxy s4 and am thinking about throwing the google play edition version 4.4.4 on. However with 5.0 lollipop around the corner I wanted to make sure I could do an ota update easily since I am not very knowledgeable about performing updates myself. Anybody know if it will work as a ota update?
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@feraay is right. All the Google Edition ROMs available have been "tweaked", in order to make them work properly with the different variations of the Galaxy S4. So while you might be able to download the actual OTA update, it will not work properly with your device.
Though, installing updates manually is not particularly hard. You can use Titanium Backup to save your apps, and then download the update yourself once it's available for your S4 edition. That said, you might as well then just wait until 5.0 is out.
thanks and that makes sense. Shouldn't be too long from now for it to arrive. Unfortunately I have been hit with a terrible verizon update that makes my phone restart all the time and want to root and flash it, but with 5.0 coming out so soon I would rather do it once so i'll wait
So, if you look at Asus's website, they have released firmware TW_V12.14.1.9 and in the changelog it mentions that "the first boot time after upgrading to Android 5.0" will take 5 mins. So I think that release is Android 5.0. It was released on April 2, 2015 so maybe we can hope to receive an OTA update for WW_V12.14.1.9 sometime within the coming week? I sure hope so!!
do not update if important sound in the headphones, disappeared after updating bass.
Before getting root solution, it's not recommended to update it yet.
OTA released since 12PM CEST, i can confirm that the version of Lollipop is the 5.0.1 WW_V12.14.1.9 which is 779MB in size.
No problem since I updated my tablet except one notification telling me that one application is requesting a newer version of Google Play Services...
Did you have root on tablet before you upgraded the new firmware and if so did you still have root afterwards?
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Did you have root on tablet before you upgraded the new firmware and if so did you still have root afterwards?
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Nop, no root...
Update breaks root. Zenroot failed.
psurut said:
Update breaks root. Zenroot failed.
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Moreover, you can't apply OTA if you have root AND SD patch applied. Tried to install OTA, but no dice (stumped on platform.xml which was modified).
Thinktank: can you pre-root the ROM and install?
Hi, I've made an OTA update yesterday from .31 rooted version to Lollipop and I've lost root as I've expected. Beside it, tablet is unusable - still cycling messages 'Unfortunately IndexService has stopped' and 'Unfortunately ContextProvider has stopped' . I have to do super-fast double click on these messages and then I have about 0,1 seconds to click some other item before the cycling messages appear again! With this annoying double-clicking process, I've been able to reach "settings" app and make another user account - cycling messages are gone, but when I want to use Chrome, message 'Unfortunately Chrome has stopped' appears and other browser don't work too (Dolphin, Asus Browser, Chrome Beta...).
I've made the factory reset, but messages 'Unfortunately IndexService has stopped' and 'Unfortunately ContextProvider has stopped' still appear and I can't even to pass welcome guide!!!
Tablet is now useless, downgrade doesn't work.
Looks like Asus pulled the Lollipop update for the ME572C from their site.
I checked both the U.S. and Taiwan support sites (www.asus.com/us/Tablets/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_7_ME572C/HelpDesk_Download/ and www.asus.com/tw/Tablets/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_7_ME572C/HelpDesk_Download/). The Lollipop 5.0.1 WW_V12.14.1.9 build that came out in early April 2015 is nowhere to be found.
I hope Asus is going back to fix reported issues and...hopefully...go straight to 5.1 or 5.1.1 with the next update soon.
I checked also and noticed it was pulled after only being posted for a brief time. That is odd. I actually haven't had any issues with mine since updating to the lollipop build and actually have noticed a remarkable inprovement in my tablet since the last update. Of course, I did have to sacrifice my root to go to lollipop, but I was only using root to delete alot of the bloatware since the stock KitKat was slow and stuttered alot when new. It's not like we have an unlocked bootloader to flash custom roms with, so as long as they can make the stock firmware fast and smooth, I'm content to use it. Although, wouldn't it be cool if they pulled it and were gonna release the next update as a 64 bit version to take advantage of the 64 bit processor?
I have a first-gen Verizon Moto X running 4.4.4 that is rooted with an unlocked Bootloader via the Chinese Middleman method. I apologize if this thread has been asked before, but it has been a while since I've done any phone rooting/modification so I am quite rusty.
I have Xposed with GravityBox installed and my phone just downloaded the Verizon Android 5.1 OTA. Can anyone point to instructions on how I can safely install this OTA? I have TWRP recovery installed.
And to be sure, Xposed + GravityBox now works with Android 5.1 right?
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I have a first-gen Verizon Moto X running 4.4.4 that is rooted with an unlocked Bootloader via the Chinese Middleman method. I apologize if this thread has been asked before, but it has been a while since I've done any phone rooting/modification so I am quite rusty.
I have Xposed with GravityBox installed and my phone just downloaded the Verizon Android 5.1 OTA. Can anyone point to instructions on how I can safely install this OTA?
And to be sure, Xposed + GravityBox now works with Android 5.1 right?
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I believe there is a new thread that addresses this basic situation. Sorry I don't have a link to the thread but its basically a guide to taking 5.1 update, you should be able to find it here in the General Section. Not sure how it varies for verizon but the basic Idea is you have to download the full firmware and reflash your system partition, gravitybox/xposed/ and any other system modifications won't allow you to take the OTA, and trying to disable/undo each thing is still risky. So you need to be stock basically, before you take it. And stock recovery as well.
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I have a first-gen Verizon Moto X running 4.4.4 that is rooted with an unlocked Bootloader via the Chinese Middleman method. I apologize if this thread has been asked before, but it has been a while since I've done any phone rooting/modification so I am quite rusty.
I have Xposed with GravityBox installed and my phone just downloaded the Verizon Android 5.1 OTA. Can anyone point to instructions on how I can safely install this OTA? I have TWRP recovery installed.
And to be sure, Xposed + GravityBox now works with Android 5.1 right?
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I wouldn't bother to prepare yet. 5.1's not even entered soak testing for VZW's build. When you do get ready to prepare you basically need to flash back to a stock unrooted rom to accept the OTA.
The current OTA (212.166.3.en.US) on VZW appears to be just a minor bug fix (not 5.1). Probably this one: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spec...-serious-problem-with-emergency-calls_id69001, but I haven't installed it yet.
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The current OTA (212.166.3.en.US) on VZW appears to be just a minor bug fix (not 5.1). Probably this one: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spec...-serious-problem-with-emergency-calls_id69001, but I haven't installed it yet.
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Firmware 212 ? Why am I on 213 since like forever ? Is that for 16gb (non-developer edition) ??
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The current OTA (212.166.3.en.US) on VZW appears to be just a minor bug fix (not 5.1). Probably this one: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spec...-serious-problem-with-emergency-calls_id69001, but I haven't installed it yet.
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That is exactly what it is. I just installed it.
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Firmware 212 ? Why am I on 213 since like forever ? Is that for 16gb (non-developer edition) ??
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As far as Verizon 1st gen moto X, there's never been a system version beginning with 213
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jamesino said:
I have a first-gen Verizon Moto X running 4.4.4 that is rooted with an unlocked Bootloader via the Chinese Middleman method. I apologize if this thread has been asked before, but it has been a while since I've done any phone rooting/modification so I am quite rusty.
I have Xposed with GravityBox installed and my phone just downloaded the Verizon Android 5.1 OTA. Can anyone point to instructions on how I can safely install this OTA? I have TWRP recovery installed.
And to be sure, Xposed + GravityBox now works with Android 5.1 right?
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Since you got your unlock code from the China seller... The First thing you'll want to do is read -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/lollipop-warning-unlocked-via-sunshine-t3114428
Next, there is a pre-flash validation check that runs on EVERY OTA.. It checks certain parts/pieces of your phone. You can't deviate from what its looking for or the OTA will fail to install. Also, the only way the OTA will install is via STOCK recovery, if you have a 3rd party recovery (like TWRP) on your phone, you'll bootloop. Because of that you'll see suggestions to flash back to completely stock. While that is the easiest solution, it depends on your situation..
If all you did was Root, Xposed and Gravity box, no other changes to /system files, modems, etc... then you can disable Xposed (boot to TWRP and install /SDcard/Android/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/files/Xposed-Disable-Recovery.zip ) and you might as well uninstall it too. I'm not sure about gravity box. Then flash the STOCK Recovery.img for your stock rom on your phone using moto's fastboot.
Finally, There is a newer version Xposed for Lollipop. The old one only worked in Dalvik mode. Lollipop needs Xposed that runs in ART. But since I haven't kept up on Xposed, I'm not sure if there is a final or just an experimental version available now.
To confirm, I was able to flash it back to stock and accepted the OTA. However, like a previous user said, it was just a maintenance update and not the 5.1 Lollipop upgrade.
Hi guys,
Has anyone already tried this https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/how-to-remove-oem-bloatware-s7-s7edge-t3739217 ? It is working on my bootloader locked and unrooted ze552kl, but removed app still on the list but with "not installed for this user" notification. I wonder if this would cause bootloop due to firmware update. I'm on 85 and it's unlikely there will be another android N but I believe android O update will be coming soon. Any thoughts?
sanctitude888 said:
I wonder if this would cause bootloop due to firmware update.
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I haven't tried this, but since none of your system partitions have been modified I would not expect you to encounter any issues with a firmware upgrade.
Hi guys, Oreo is official now ! Removed apps no longer enlisted, so you have to carefully take note of what have been removed in case you want to restore prior updating. Though I'm agree bootloop is quite unlikely using the method.