Questions tagged [ota-update]
An acronym for "Over The Air" update, an OTA update generally refers to a firmware upgrade that is distributed to phones or other devices wirelessly, usually by a cell carrier or device manufacturer.
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A/B (Seamless) update device questions
The internal storage of each Android device is separated into partitions such as system and boot. Most devices have only a single copy of each partition, but devices that support seamless updates have ...
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Install 4.3 (OTA) on rooted Nexus 4 (CWM + stock rom, kernel)
I'm running Android 4.2.2 on my Nexus 4. It is rooted, and I have ClockworkMod recovery installed, but rom and kernel are stock. I received the OTA update to 4.3, and would like to install it, but it ...
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Where can I find the OTA update file?
I'm trying to locate the zip file that contains the OTA update for my Droid Bionic. Right now, its failing to update, and every time it fails it deletes the file and I need to re-download it (takes a ...
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Nexus 7 2013 error upgrading to 5.0.2 OTA
I updated to 5.0.1 via OTA sometime ago, and it worked fine. Now I got a notification that 5.0.2 is ready but when Android shuts down to install update it returns error (with no other message. My ...
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How to get rid of OTA software update notification?
I upgraded my Nexus 4 to Lollipop a few days ago but I don't like it. I'll leave out my reasons because they're not relevant here. I wiped my phone and installed a clean stock 4.2.2 version instead. I'...
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What is Google's OTA phase deployment strategy?
I have always wonder what is Google's deployment strategy for OTA for latest software updates.
I do know that they do it in phases but, do they do it base on time zone? model's serial numbers?
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Who are responsible for pushing out the OTA updates?
There are many parties involved in an Android phone. My question is who is responsible for the OTA updates of my phone. Is it the manufacturer, the phone service provider or Google?
I thought this ...
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How to create manually create my own ᴏᴛᴀ update file to be used for adb sideload?
In my case, I don’t want to permanently root my own device and if possible, I want to modify the /data partition directly.
In order to do so, I want to add a single file to the /system partition or ...
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Skipping Android Security Updates?
I am rooted on my Nexus 6P and I used Flashfire to install the March security update. I didn't install any of the previous updates and haven't installed any after the March one.
This has made me ...
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Jelly Bean on the Galaxy Nexus - forcing an update?
I bought my Galaxy Nexus in New Zealand - via parallel importing. I believe it came from Russia, given my manual was in Russian(!). But it works perfectly and is genuine.
A colleague there bought ...
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Is it possible to stop notifications of an OTA update?
I rooted and modded my Samsung Prevail (Gingerbread) a couple weeks ago, and all is going well there.
However, I am now getting notices about an OTA system update, which I have no intention of ...
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What specifically prevents OTAs from being taken on modified /systems, and why can't it be shut off?
I have had a constant nightmare with not being able to take OTAs on any of my (rooted) devices. They boot into TWRP, complain about the build fingerprint, and won't install, so I have to wait for a ...
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How does update_engine validate a differential update-image with dm-verity enabled?
I am working with Android 8, Android verified boot with dm-verity, and block-based differential seamless A/B updates. To my understanding, the Android update_engine performs some validations of the ...
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How do I update an OTA while retaining TWRP and Magisk, only with my phone?
I have a OnePlus 6 that uses the A/B partition schema.
Previously with my OnePlus 5 with TWRP, I normally download the OTA package, reboot into TWRP to install it, and then TWRP img and Magisk ZIP ...
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Will I get OTA updates after installing Android L Developer preview?
I installed Android L developer preview on my Nexus 5. Now I was wondering if I still would get over-the-air updates. If not is there a way of fixing this?
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Will I still receive OTA updates after rooting my Nexus 5?
I just wanna ask that after rooting Nexus 5 will I be receiving OTA updates by Google ? Or I'll have to install a custom ROM ?
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Will the Android M developer preview get an OTA update to the stable release version?
If I install the Dev Preview 3 on my Nexus 5 right now, will I get an OTA to the stable build or will I have to flash it as well?
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Where does LineageOs store update files?
Back in cyanogenmod, updates were downloaded to the cmupdater directory.
Then I could easily use twrp recovery to install the Upgrade.
But where does LineageOs store its downloaded upgrade files?
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How do I skip an Android system update and stop its notifications?
I get a message
Android 5.0.1 System Update Available
but no option to skip the update.
In frustration, I click "download". It's not better after the download. I still get
System update downloaded
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Why won't my nexus 7 update to Jelly Bean 4.2?
I was notified that there was a system update, but when I applied it the tablet was still on the older version of Jelly Bean. I've even done a factory reset and tried again, but no luck. Are there any ...
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Jelly Bean OTA Update failing on Nexus S ("assert failed")
I've got a Nexus S phone. It was never rooted or modified. It currently runs the most recent version of Ice Cream Sandwich (that was installed as an Over The Air update, without any issues).
Couple ...
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Updating Pixel after many months. Will I get all the missing monthly security patches?
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Are security patches only applied to the latest Android version?
I have a Pixel 4a, Android 11, running November security update. For various reasons, I do not wish to apply ...
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How are Googles OTA (over the air) updates delivered/notified?
I've got a Nexus 4 (but this question relates to all eligible devices) currently running Android 4.2. However Android 4.3 was announced a few days ago.
I've run Check for Updates
I've followed the ...
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How does Over-the-air updates (OTA) work
I read the Wikipedia article but it's not totally clear on how Android updates are pushed to devices. This is what I understood but am not certain which is correct so please add details to approve or ...
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Jelly Bean OTA fails on Galaxy Nexus, how to fix?
The company I am working for has hundreds of Galaxy Nexus handsets which are used as the standard operating platform of a company specific app. The app is not important.
We have found that about 70% ...
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How to unbrick nexus 9 after an OTA update?
After the latest OTA update my Nexus 9 boots forever. If I turn it off and then turn it on, it shows
and then it boots forever (green, red, blue, yellow circles, squares, circle slices move forever)....
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software update available -- how to find out the details?
My UK HTC Chacha phone running 2.3.5 since the last few months shows a notification since the last couple of days that there is a software update available. But the menu only says that it's a bit over ...
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How to cancel an announced Android System update
I wrongly click the button to book a update for Android System.
How can I cancel it before Nov 22 after 02:00
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OTA Gingerbread 2.3 update fails to install on DroidX (rooted stock Froyo 2.2.1 / unrooted back)
I was trying to install the Gingerbread (Android 2.3) OTA update available from Verizon for my Droid X.
However the update ALWAYS fails to install. It downloads fine, pops up a message saying that ...
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Tab A 10.1 Unknown pattern required after update
System update was recently completed. After the update, the tablet now requires a pattern to sign in but one has never been used on this device. It also requires a pattern to turn off or reset so a ...
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HTC One [M7] Lollipop update fails
I tried to update my HTC One [m7] unlocked/international to the new Android Lollipop with the OTA update that got pushed yesterday. However, it keeps failing.
My HTC is rooted, and is currently ...
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Stop and disable Android system update on Motorola phones
My phone is a non-rooted Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607). It is getting old, there's no space left, and I don't want to update the Android operating system. By mistake, I clicked "Update" and ...
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Where are the lollipop OTA system upgrade files stored?
Android devices automatically download OTA system update files and store them on your device until you install them.
Then you get a notification that the file has been downloaded.
I do not want to ...
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Apps crashing after updating Lenovo A2010 to Android 5.1 Lollipop
I updated my Lenovo A2010-a to the latest version (Android 5.1): I just clicked on a message that says "You have a new update. Update has downloaded and can be installed" then it opened a ...
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Xiaomi A2 stuck in a reboot loop because of data partition
I installed the October 2020 update for my Xiaomi A2, and then it entered a reboot loop, giving me a "Cannot load Android system" message.
Actually, when I boot up the phone, I automatically ...
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Xiaomi Mi A1 - easy way to root and get OTA updates
I ordered Mi A1 which is the Android One offering in India at budget price point ( also in 36 countries going by the Wiki)
It is expected to get OTA updates for next two years , which means including ...
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nexus 5 android 5.1 installing
I am trying to upgrade my Nexus 6 with version 5.0.1 (Build number LRX22C) via OTA to Android 5.1.
The OTA update is downloaded successfully and after pressing "Restart & Install" I see a dead ...
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What is the typical Android OS Upgrade policy?
I noticed that our HTC Thunderbolts were upgraded from Android 2.3 to Android 4.0. That is very nice, I thought it would never upgrade.
Now that it did, I am wondering, why / what rules qualify an ...
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How to stop notifications of OTA update after rooting?
I recently rooted my device (4.1 version Asus tablet). However, when I connect my device to internet, it automatically search for and download system firmware update every time. Then it asks me to ...
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Remove Galexy edge s7 system update notification
I want to remove system update notification and never update it's system.
it's force stop is inactive. what can I do?
Many Thanks in Advance
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Two years of operating system upgrades (Android - one) - how is it implemented?
"Android One phones will receive at least two years of OS upgrades," according to Google.
I interpret this statement as follows.
An Android One phone will receive at least two major version ...
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Can airplane mode be maintained during a system update?
When traveling internationally, it's often a good idea to put the phone in Airplane Mode before departure, activate wi-fi as needed, and leave the phone in Airplane Mode until returning to one's home ...
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