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Permission request from several application to access my google account

Hi Guys,
I'm running ICS LPY on my phone, everything smooth but I got this strange request that I didn't have on my galaxy S2 running ICS< just now on my galaxy note that I've noticed it.
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Do you guys know anything about this? Are these apps safe? I'm not sure why so many things want to have access to my google account anyway :/

has anyone else experienced this or is just me?

Mephisto_POA said:
has anyone else experienced this or is just me?
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Why don't you use LBE Privacy Guard? With it you can determine for every single app what it's allowed to do. It's free and downloadable.on Google Play.
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altae said:
Why don't you use LBE Privacy Guard? With it you can determine for every single app what it's allowed to do. It's free and downloadable.on Google Play.
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Lbe has security hole when booting up. Plus doesnt work always. Had instances where something blocked got throught. Pdroid is better but you need to build deodexed rom and build own patch.
What did you install that triggered that permission request?
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yeah i'm getting those too

baz77 said:
Lbe has security hole when booting up. Plus doesnt work always. Had instances where something blocked got throught. Pdroid is better but you need to build deodexed rom and build own patch.
What did you install that triggered that permission request?
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nothing in special, same set of applications I was using before on GB
I think it is a new function of ICS

imket said:
yeah i'm getting those too
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have you allowed them?

Odd never saw them, where did you dl rom from?
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baz77 said:
Odd never saw them, where did you dl rom from?
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from the official topic with the LPY room

From the pics I can see that these are all Samsung and Google apps ,most of them should have access without even asking you ,so I guess it's either a bug or maybe a virus?
Anyway I think you can safely give these apps permission seeing they are all system apps.

MR.change said:
From the pics I can see that these are all Samsung and Google apps ,most of them should have access without even asking you ,so I guess it's either a bug or maybe a virus?
Anyway I think you can safely give these apps permission seeing they are all system apps.
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I've installed 3 different AV apps to scan, kaspersky, then avast, then ESET, nothing has been found

Mephisto_POA said:
I've installed 3 different AV apps to scan, kaspersky, then avast, then ESET, nothing has been found
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as I said ,all of them are system apps ,it's just weird that they should ask for permission .
usually if a system appis asking for permission then it has been modified in some way, like modified google maps .
are you sure it is fully stock? if yes then it could be just a bug maybe?
you could probably solve this by wiping ,but since you are on LPY this has the potential of being lethal to your phone.
my advice is allow them access ,I doubt any harm will come of it.

Yeah those seem to be system app but why on earth LCD test and other apps would want to access your google account?
I suggest flash safe kernel wipe data then re-flash ICS.
Or downgrade to GB wipe data then upgrade to ICS.

MR.change said:
as I said ,all of them are system apps ,it's just weird that they should ask for permission .
usually if a system appis asking for permission then it has been modified in some way, like modified google maps .
are you sure it is fully stock? if yes then it could be just a bug maybe?
you could probably solve this by wiping ,but since you are on LPY this has the potential of being lethal to your phone.
my advice is allow them access ,I doubt any harm will come of it.
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I've allowed them now.
definitely I won't reset the phone with LPY, thanks

GenieGO not supported on security tampered devices

I almost jumped out of my skin, when I discovered that DirecTV finally put out an android app for GenieGO. "But, was put back into my skin quickly."
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My S4 and S3 both have been rooted, I guess that is the reason why I get this message.
Does anybody know of a quick workaround of this problem?
I and I am sure many others will thank your inputs.
-Marc
P.S. Click here for app in Google Play Store

Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?

Could always decompile and remove the check from the code, but that is kinda hardcore, would need to find a smali badass to do it.
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scott14719 said:
Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?
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Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.

mg170 said:
Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.
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Just a thought, but if you can get the phone back to saying "official" without the padlock maybe it will work. There are a bunch of threads about regaining official status floating around the forums. Some methods work for some and other methods work for others. It might be worth trying though.

Most importantly: did you grant this application root rights? I once had an authenticator for an online game that asked for root rights. If granted, it complained about the risks of using the authenticator on a rooted system. It was interesting.
Now, otherwise I can't see how DirecTV is checking your device to see if it's been compromised, or "security-tampered" ... Unless it has rights to check that "device status - custom" that the others here are referring to?
If that's the case, it should be easy enough to get rid of the "custom" status by using SuperSU instead of SuperUser. It involves downloading/installing SuperSU, updating it and the SU binary, and then uninstalling SuperUser (the app that comes with Motochopper). A reboot or two is usually necessary.
If you've uninstalled bloatware or installed a custom kernel or rom, you're pretty much stuck with "custom" until we find another way around this.

Same issue here
Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.

Most of these apps won't run on a rooted device as they are security risks as far as they are concered
Wayne Tech Nexus

Fonz said:
Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.
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As mentioned, it is most likely either directly checking for known superuser apks or binaries or it is checking the "status" to determine if root has been achieved. If it is only checking for "status", then maintaining an "official" status should be enough to get it to run. If it actually checks for root, then the APK will need modifying to remove the check or return a reverse false positive or root will need to be removed.

Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.

ProfLonghair said:
...and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.

thehobster said:
Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.
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I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.

ProfLonghair said:
I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Cool man, thanks!

ProfLonghair said:
Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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This worked perfectly on my note 10.1. Pure geek power
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I have a rooted transformer and it doesnt even show up in the market. Ive tried the hide my root app, but it still isnt there. Any suggestions? Even if i find a link to the app in tne store, when i try to install it says app cannot be found.
I know the forum isnt specifically for my device but the problem seems the same.

ProfLonghair said:
I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?

dmunjal said:
Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?
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Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.

ProfLonghair said:
Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.

ProfLonghair said:
Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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I've tried the Chrome extension. It no longer works. I sent you a PM if you want to send it privately.

zelendel said:
Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.
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It's a free app, you just need to have a DirecTV account to use it.

Software Update NB4

I'm on the stock rooted deodexed MJ5 ROM, and I'm seeing this when I check for updates. Anyone else getting this?
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Yes, I just got it also (Cleveland, OH). It's a 30-something MB update. Wonder if that's prepping for a bigger update to come?
-Brett.

zzoinks said:
Yes, I just got it also (Cleveland, OH). It's a 30-something MB update. Wonder if that's prepping for a bigger update to come?
-Brett.
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Someone said there was a fix coming, perhaps for GPS etc. Definitely sounds too small to be KitKat? I think would need to restore stock odexed in order to install.

I'm on the 'official' kitkat and is says software is up to date when I checked
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Got it in NY
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Not Kit Kat. Here's my version after the update.
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Gps fix.
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does not fix gps, just tried it on the road, still sucks.
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Seriously? ?!!!
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Probably fixes the camera focus bug.
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Probably fixes this... Probably fixes that... Let's get real:
Probably just adds a 30MB JPEG of the Samsung Logo. Lol.
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Delakit said:
Probably fixes this... Probably fixes that... Let's get real:
Probably just adds a 30MB JPEG of the Samsung Logo. Lol.
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Hahahaha that was freakin awesome!
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Delakit said:
Probably fixes this... Probably fixes that... Let's get real:
Probably just adds a 30MB JPEG of the Samsung Logo. Lol.
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lol, or blocks root and then a jpeg giving you the finger

mastaofdacat said:
Hahahaha that was freakin awesome!
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This just confirms that we WONT be getting an update any time soon to 4.4.
Both Samsung and ATT have some sort of BS going on. Probably something with the additional bloatware not working with 4.4 and is the reason why they have not released 4.4 to the public.
This type of BS may push me over the edge with both Samsung and ATT.

Samsung needs to pull an Apple and not allow any carriers to add junk to their phones, thats one thing I respect about Apple.
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Well my phone somehow managed to update itself while in my Otterbox holster. I lost my root. Is it safe to re-root using Kingo again?

MattPhillips said:
Well my phone somehow managed to update itself while on my Otterbox holster. I lost my root. Is it safe to re-root using Kingo again?
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The same thing happened to me. This sucks. I guess I should have froze future updates through Titanium Backup. We may be temporarily screwed.
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MattPhillips said:
Well my phone somehow managed to update itself while in my Otterbox holster. I lost my root. Is it safe to re-root using Kingo again?
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Just rerooted using Kingo Root and seems to have worked. It did seem to take longer than I remember last time but i'm rooted again after this mornings update.

lassiterb said:
Just rerooted using Kingo Root and seems to have worked. It did seem to take longer than I remember last time but i'm rooted again after this mornings update.
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I am trying to re-root using Kingo but my phone keeps rebooting as Kingo root program says "waiting for device". I remember there being something special I had to do to get it to root last time. What did you do to root yours again?

MattPhillips said:
I am trying to re-root using Kingo but my phone keeps rebooting as Kingo root program says "waiting for device". I remember there being something special I had to do to get it to root last time. What did you do to root yours again?
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Just made sure the phone had USB Debugging on and put it in MTP mode when plugged into USB. Other than that I just let Kingo do its thing. It did reboot one time during the root process but was re-detected by Kingo after restarting and the process continued. Also got the warning about mtkCamera being potentially unsafe during part of the process but told it to goahead anyway. Using Kingo 1.2.0

Android Pay works on unlocked, decrypted rooted 5X!!

Not sure the best thread to post this, so I figured I'd start a new one.
I just successfully used Android Pay on my unlocked, decrypted, rooted (with root temporarily disabled in SuperSU) Nexus 5X at Rite Aid!
I'll try to test at some more establishments.
I haven't seen anyone else test this yet, so hopefully this helps some of you on the fence who plan to use or already use AP extensively.
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Once you reboot it won't work anymore...

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Once you reboot it won't work anymore...
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Oh really? Why is that?
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Dont know the exact reason. Just know that I have tried from experience and read here in the forums everyone runs into this after reboot.

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Dont know the exact reason. Just know that I have tried from experience and read here in the forums everyone runs into this after reboot.
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Interesting. I haven't seen anyone post that (not that I was really looking). I'll give it a try again this week and report back. Sorry for the false alarm then.
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met152 said:
Interesting. I haven't seen anyone post that (not that I was really looking). I'll give it a try again this week and report back. Sorry for the false alarm then.
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Yes, please report back after a reboot. Thanks for testing.

lupham1973 said:
Yes, please report back after a reboot. Thanks for testing.
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All the testing ive done....reboot brings it back to not working again.....there has to be someone who can figure this out

Does rebooting cause SuperSU to re-enable root? If that's not the case I imagine rebooting probably runs a system check for modified boot loader or whatever, which then sets a flag that Android Pay checks.
I've received my 5x (nice size, light and personally I think build quality is nice, coming from a Galaxy S4 and compared to wife's Nexus 6). Have to wait for the USB type C to USB 3 cable to root and decrypt.

Rebooted multiple times since rooting, Android Pay has had no issues. Still offers to add cards and such. It doesn't block payment right? I assume the issue is the app not loading properly overall.

davidthefrogman said:
Rebooted multiple times since rooting, Android Pay has had no issues. Still offers to add cards and such. It doesn't block payment right? I assume the issue is the app not loading properly overall.
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Try to pay for something and see if it works.

Alright, that's the part I didn't test yet. I remember wallet would just deny you for being rooted or something, or at least it would give a message. I've seen no message and apparently if you just go into SuperSU then disable root it's assured to work. There are also obviously apps that can block an app from seeing the root status.

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Alright, that's the part I didn't test yet. I remember wallet would just deny you for being rooted or something, or at least it would give a message. I've seen no message and apparently if you just go into SuperSU then disable root it's assured to work. There are also obviously apps that can block an app from seeing the root status.
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Android Pay uses the SafetyNet API. Hiding root from Android Pay will not do anything at the moment. Paying for something will not work either, but adding cards will

met152
Do you have any update after reboot?

So I'll be trying to test this out tomorrow. I rooted and started Android Pay and tried to add a card, go the error that my hardware wasn't compatible, I hid/uninstalled SuperSU and reboot, then cleared all data from Android Pay, started it up again and it let me add my card and said everything is working.
When I get the chance to test I will report back my findings.

ubcjack said:
met152
Do you have any update after reboot?
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Unfortunately I haven't been able to try this out again. Hopefully sometime this weekend.
Does anyone know the scenario here? It works once and then once you reboot it never works again? Should I reboot with root enabled or disabled?

If you leave root disabled it will always work (At least in my case)...as soon as you add root back and reboot...no go

davidthefrogman said:
Alright, that's the part I didn't test yet. I remember wallet would just deny you for being rooted or something, or at least it would give a message. I've seen no message and apparently if you just go into SuperSU then disable root it's assured to work. There are also obviously apps that can block an app from seeing the root status.
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Wallet has always worked on rooted without a hitch this bs didn't start until android pay came out. Good thing I have a physical wallet card and primarily use wallet for wire transfers between family memebers...I switch to keytag/keyring (blue icon in play store) since the split of wallet/pay into separate apps and haven't had any problems.
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fastracer said:
If you leave root disabled it will always work (At least in my case)...as soon as you add root back and reboot...no go
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So you can have an unencrypted phone and still have android pay working? Just can't have supersu flashed?

Yes, unencrypted and unlocked bootloader is fine. I have also been using chainfire's new systemless root method, and android pay works with it (for now)!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63197935&postcount=2

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Yes, unencrypted and unlocked bootloader is fine. I have also been using chainfire's new systemless root method, and android pay works with it (for now)!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63197935&postcount=2
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Could you provide the basic steps you performed...let's say starting from a factory reset...much appreciated, thanks!

251mb Software Update N30PVPU1APH9

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Just checked, I got it too.
I guess I'll go ahead and install it.

me too updated.

Wifi Calling \m/

If u do have the updated file please pm me or upload it some where so we can compare the different within @freeza userdebug PH3 and maybe we can added it manually and then still have root.
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ted77usa said:
If u do have the updated file please pm me or upload it some where so we can compare the different within @freeza userdebug PH3 and maybe we can added it manually and then still have root.
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Can you copy the download out of the phone without root?
Are you able to download the update with root?

fgr said:
Can you copy the download out of the phone without root?
Are you able to download the update with root?
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Not sure how u get that update.zip copy without root tho?[emoji22], with root I'm not able to download since i disabled software update.apk . Did u check your download folder to see if update.zip file in there?
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ted77usa said:
Did u check your download folder to see if update.zip file in there?
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Oh ya, I always pull the updates before flashing, but usually my phones are rooted minutes after I receive them.
I need my Gear to work and it didn't with the current root... bummer...

Which is the previous version? N930PVPU1APGC?

finalluis said:
Which is the previous version? N930PVPU1APGC?
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For me, yes
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Does this affect/patch the root method we have for the Sprint Note 7?

Even if you update, you should be able to Odin back to the root file...as you can odin back to the original official tar. The update only adds wifi calling and some smaller fixes.

I have the update, have not installed it. I am not rooted, so don't know how to pull it off for others. But will be glad to if someone tells me how on my unrooted phone, if possible.

kbboykin said:
I have the update, have not installed it. I am not rooted, so don't know how to pull it off for others. But will be glad to if someone tells me how on my unrooted phone, if possible.
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So it allowed you do download the update while you were rooted?
Out of curiosity, where on the phone was the download stored?
Oops, just read more carefully, you don't know where it is. I have pulled them before, but don't remember where. It's not the obvious places like "Download". I think it was in a cache folder. Use a root explorer and look around in the system folder.

Right , I don't know where it is

fgr said:
So it allowed you do download the update while you were rooted?
Out of curiosity, where on the phone was the download stored?
Oops, just read more carefully, you don't know where it is. I have pulled them before, but don't remember where. It's not the obvious places like "Download". I think it was in a cache folder. Use a root explorer and look around in the system folder.
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I'm not rooted.

I'm not rooted, i downloaded it bit didnt install.
I used root explorer and searched "update" no update file was found.
Does anyone have a suggested keyword i should use to search?
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autogeek said:
Does anyone have a suggested keyword i should use to search?
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You could try ota or fota
I'm pretty sure it is downloaded to the system folder somewhere (cache maybe?). Without root, you'll never get to it.

I figured as much but it seemed like people were interested having non rooted people look.
It's odd cause this is the first non rooted phone I've ever had. I'm holding out to see if we get the boot loader unlocked and custom roms. If not I'm going to skip root this time around.
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autogeek said:
It's odd cause this is the first non rooted phone I've ever had. I'm holding out to see if we get the boot loader unlocked and custom roms. If not I'm going to skip root this time around.
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I'm in the same boat. I need my Gear S to work and it doesn't with the rooted rom we have now.
I'm surprisingly happy with it unrooted. I did buy Adguard, because I can't stand ads. Other than that, all good. If my plan didn't include HotSpot, it might be a different story.