yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] edster00:
Here's what I did after accepting the update:

I am rooted (stock rom) and accepted the OTA, after the install the phone will not boot completely it will fail with a white triangle, yellow exclamation point and blue android. To get the phone working again pull the battery, re-insert after a bit and boot into hboot, go to recovery and clear cache partition, this will put the phone back into service. I didn't wipe the davlik.

I got another forced OTA d/l yesterday and had to redo the above. I have renamed the otacerts.zip to .bak and I am anxiously waiting what happens the next time the OTA tries to d/l.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] CrazyFireman:
there are 2 otacerts.zip files:

etc/security

system/etc/security

which one needs to be renamed?

thanks.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sixteen2nd:
I used AntTek App Manager (free in the Market) to freeze it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ben805:
I paid for mine and many other apps, and I have donated to devs who gave us root. As you said Titanium Backup is one of those must have apps that we all should buy, but don't be so arrogant to assume everybody has the extra cash to pay for the apps.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] xHoLyx:
If you have paid $100~300 for a smartphone and pays $30 a month, I think you can pay $6. If you can't pay for one time deal, why would you have a smartphone that costs you $30+ a month? Promoting warez site is against the XDA rule and no respect to developers
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tincbtrar:
Maybe I was a bit harsh - and I am sorry for calling you out.

Its just that I would find it hard to believe that the OP couldnt afford a 6 dollar app after paying a couple hundred bucks for the phone and about 70 to 100 a month for service.

Its like buying a luxury car but not being able to pay for the maintainence and upkeep.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cac2us:
anti leach

I proudly pay what little money I can to developers.

If I "Try" an app and plan to use it, then I pay for it.

I try to show some form of dignity to people that follow my lead..

An option would be to unroot and do what vomitrizen wants you to do.

If you can't afford to support the development community you should not be here.

And to crazyfireman, the same file is showing in two paths only because there second folder containing actual file.

Change either one and youwill be good.

Have a nice day...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Jazz848:
Don't apologize. Anyone posting or recommending warez here puts the community in jeopardy. It doesn't matter how many "other" apps one has paid for, that entitles you to NOTHING extra; one theft is still theft. Posting advice on how to commit piracy is a potential liability to the site itself. Mod notified.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] CrazyFireman:
Thank you!

Sent from the computer in my pocket.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cheesiepoof:
Having the same problem, but HBOOT is behaving strangely: it is not allowing me to use up or down arrows to go through the menu. It immediately asks "Do you want to start update?" and then allows me to select yes or no with volume up or down. It then prompts me to reboot, at which time I'm back to the same routine: Phone shuts off after about 20 seconds, ends up with exclamation point inside white triangle with green android guy.

Phone is not recognized by windows despite updating drivers so no luck with adb.

Any ideas?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HypostaticOnion:
You have a file in your SD card names PG32IMG.zip. so it sees it, and needs to "update"

Sent from my rooted MIUI Dinc2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] vne147:
I am having this same issue. From what I gather in reading this thread, I first need to clear my phone’s cache, then rename 1 file, and freeze another. I have a few questions about that I hope someone is willing to answer for me.

First, to the best of your knowledge are the steps I described above correct?

Second, before I clear my cache I want to verify that I’m doing it properly:

What I think I should do it boot in Revolutionary Clockwork Mod and then select “wipe cache partition”. Is that correct?

Lastly, I don’t have Titanium backup or AntTek App Manager installed on my phone. I can probably track down the apk on the net somewhere but how do I install it without being able to get past CWM? Can I just move the apk into the system/app directory?

Thanks in advance for anyone who can help shed some light on these questions for me.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tincbtrar:
What same issue....the pbimg showing up? Delete it off of your sdcard.

And you can buy titanium backup on the market. Best 6 bucks you will ever spend if you plan on flashing roms.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] vne147:
I'm having the same issue as the OP. He stated:

That's my problem. HBOOT and Clockwork Mod seem to be working fine for me.

Also, I have no problem paying $6 for the app but right now I cannot use my phone so I cannot install anything from the market. If I can track down the apk (which I have been unsuccessful at doing so far) I can move it onto my phone and into the system/app directory through the adb shell.

So, do you have any thoughts on my original questions? Thanks!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] BoostinBen:
Last night it tried to push this update when I was sleeping, but I didn't have enough battery life for it to do it (thankfully). Anyways, I deferred the update for 5 days, and have frozen the file someone mentioned to freeze; however, I cannot find this otacerts.zip on my phone anywhere. Any ideas?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] vne147:
Ben,

Do you have Titanium Backup or the AntTek App Manager?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] BoostinBen:
I have the premium version/donate copy of Titanium Backup, which I used to freeze that com. file, but I cannot find that .zip file anywhere.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] vne147:
I was hoping you had the AntTek App Manager so you could just send me the apk. If anyone is willing can you please download AntTek App Manager from the Market and email the apk to me. I will PM you my email address if you're willing. It is free so there should be any warez/piracy issues associated with my request I hope.

And about your issue Ben, this is just a guess but maybe the .zip won't actually show up until you accept the update.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] CrazyFireman:
Sent from the computer in my pocket.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] vne147:
I'm up and running again.

I booted into CWM, mounted my system, renamed the otacert.zip file to otacert.bak, cleared my cache and then rebooted. After rebooting I got an error message stating that the update failed and did I want to retry. I canceled out of that and was able to get on the market long enough to download the Antek App Manager. I froze the com.smithmicro.DM prcocess, rebooted again and now it appears I'm good to go. Thanks for the info!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] diesel43078:
I'm not sure where the confusion came into play, but I do have the donate version of TiBu. I just wasn't sure what steps I would have to take to keep this from happening again. Thanks for all the input. I will give it a try.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] romma1:
Oh man,

Are we all going to get this crappy update?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] BoostinBen:
I can help you out with this. I downloaded it, but where do I grab the apk from? ALso, PM me your email so I can send it to you?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] diesel43078:
Also, where is this otacert.zip file located? I can't find it anywhere, and when I boot into recovery and mount system, it's not doing anything. How do I find it to rename it?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] BoostinBen:
From one of the devs over on SkyRaider's site:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] vne147:
Ben,

I appreciate your willingness to help but I don't need it anymore. I was able to fix my phone. Thanks anyway.

The otacerts.zip file is located in the system/etc/security directory. I renamed it by rebooting into CWM. Then I plugged my phone into my laptop via a USB cable. I mounted the system and opened a command line window. Then I typed:

adb shell

cd system

cd etc

cd security

mv otacerts.zip otacerts.bak
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] djxedxd:
Stupid thing came at 6:05 am .Luckily i was just enough awake to catch it tried to postpone it till 2012 but it told me the max was 5 days so i rebooted phone gave me bout a min after rebooting till it came back.

So i postponed it and went right to this forum luckily i read this just yesterday or may not have caught it.

I went the rout of Titanium Backup and froze the.com.smithmicro.DM and presto no more Verizon Force Ware :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] diesel43078:
I did exactly what you said step by step, but the CLI is not recognizing the "adb shell" command. Says adb is not recognized as a valid internal or external command. I am typing it in the C:\ directory, so I'm sure that could possibly have something to do with it. It's not doing anything when I mount the system in CWM. You are using the windows command line interface correct? Am I missing something?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] BoostinBen:
I tried this and my phone is not recognized via USB with CWM on. I have the SDK Manager installed, too.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tincbtrar:
Mount system/ in CWM. Then try.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] diesel43078:
I see why it's not working. I never set up sync/adb drivers on the machine I'm using now. I've never actually messed with it. I'll have see if I can find the drivers and run through the set up to see if I can get it renamed.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] BoostinBen:
I did that. Must be a driver issue.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] android-incredible:
Where could i find those,thanks....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] maniac2k:
If you're getting the exclamation, boot into recovery and wipe cache and davlik cache. This will let your phone boot normally.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] BoostinBen:
I'm more or less interested in where I can attain these drivers to use adb commands? Tried to search but it seems like everything is for the original Incredible. Anyone who wants to school me on it would be greatly appreciated :)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
using root explorer.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] android-incredible:
Thanks, all ready done, Im just waiting to see if that happen again....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] android-incredible:
I have titanium backup pro but how do you freeze the com.smithmicro.DM 1.0.0

never mind.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] scuba76:
Why not just uninstall com.smithmicro.dm
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] linuxthinker:
I got burned by this, too.

Here's exactly what I did to stop this:

1. Battery pull and reboot into recovery (hold down VOLUME-DOWN and power button).

2. Select Recovery.

3. Shell in:

adb shell
mount /system
mv /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip.bak
reboot

4. After reboot, go in to disable the updater:

adb shell
su
pm disable com.smithmicro.DM
reboot

---------- Post added at 09:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:08 AM ----------

Oh yeah, does anyone know what was in the update? :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] romma1:
I hope I don't get it. It sounds like it can be very problematic if it is not dealt with promptly... I wonder if it is that update fix that recently rolled out?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] MachRc:
Happened on my wifes dinc 2 this morning.

i was pretty sure she did what I told her not to do*the update) but it looks like it rolled out and installed automatically in the middle of the night.

I went ahead and held the power and volume down after putting the battery back in(hboot) then recovery option to clear/wipe cache

rebooted and was notified of failed update.

downloaded free app "antTek app manager"

froze the "com.smithmicro.dm" app/process

and its been good for far. Didnt even rename the update yet.

[QUOTEOh yeah, does anyone know what was in the update?][/QUOTE]

I would like to know aswell!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
at battery pull is NOT necessary in any way shape or form to get into recovery. turn off fast boot in settings...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] wattnxt:
This is crap.

Crashed my Inc 2 today.

Verizon has no right to force an update when I may need my phone. I went to make a call and it was soft bricked.

A-holes. Where is the stable of CM7 when you need it?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] MedleHed:
And you aren't supposed to root your phone. Don't be mad at Verizon. Besides you signed a contract that you more than likely didn't read that probably allows them to force the update.

Let's not cry over spilled milk! ;)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] linuxthinker:
I was already add the blue reboot error screen; the power button has no effect here. I had to battery pull to get into recovery.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] wattnxt:
My inc 2 wasn't rooted!

It never asked, there was no notice. I picked up my phone and it was unusable!

Make sure you have the facts before you spout off!

Be sure I will be rooting the replacement that they gave me not

10 minutes ago to prevent this crap.

I received a 6 month credit for my troubles, fyi. Thankfully I didn't actually NEED the phone then.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] wattnxt:
+1

I realize that not everyone has the $$ to donate all the time, but I do anytime I can. I especially donate to those that give us the things we rely on most! TiBu is a paid app I just won't go without on my rooted devices.

Interesting point of note here. I have access to 2 Inc2 phones. One rooted, one un-rooted. The unrooted device (see my :mad: post above) bricked and Verizon granted me another along with a 6 month credit (phone service credit only, and only for that line) for the trouble. Though I still think that was not right.

The rooted device ASKED to install, I said no. The next day it did so again (not surprising) and I again said no (intending to pull the update and see what it was and why we hadn't heard anything about it). It went ahead and tried to install anyhow and simply gave the notice "update failed". Simple.

We have a total of 8 phones on two contracts with Verizon. 6 of which are rooted, one of which is not an android device. So of the 7 rootable devices, all but one are rooted. I fully intended to root it this past weekend but just didn't have the time. The unrooted device, just went ahead and downloaded and tried to update all on its own. No prompt, and bricked itself.

So I ask these two questions:

1) What the heck was so important to update that it couldn't wait for user input at least once or twice, or state it is critical and if delayed it will install itself within the next 24 hours? That wouldn't have been so hard.

2) Why did my rooted device survive just fine, while my stock INC2 got bricked?

If it was rooted, I could have recovered it. Call me paranoid or whatever you like, but something here stinks with this update.

Do we know yet what was in it that was SO darn important?

I find it odd that there is this forced update seemingly racing the pending release of the Unlock support for the INC2 from HTC. Or is that just me that finds a coincidence there?

Thanks for the instructions. I am sure it will help many as this update bounces out to more phones over the coming days.

:eek:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] k1mu:
The easy recovery if you're in this situation - if you have the development kit installed, that is, is to use adb shell.

When your droid is stuck in the triangle/bang/droid state, plug in your USB cable. Bring up 'adb shell' and then

rm /cache/fumo/OTAPkg.zip

reboot

That'll get you an error dialog saying that the update didn't apply OK and you'll get your phone back.

If you're going to root but not install a custom ROM, you must be ready to deal with OTA's nailing you. They'll happen if you don't disable the updater.

Mine was dead this morning, now running the update - Android 2.3.4, new radio and kernel. I had to build my own update.zip to allow the updates to apply to things that I hadn't already removed to debloat the system... That's the price I pay for staying mostly stock, I guess.

The big push for this update was to drive a new hboot onto phones to keep them from being rooted. You don't want this update if you haven't already rooted.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] MedleHed:
You are sure one to talk about spouting off Mr. Verizon has no right to force an update even though I signed a contract.... And when you talk so openly about CM7 its easy to assume you are rooted. And since the update crashed your phone I will just assume you are lying about not being rooted. It's just easier for me that way.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] DocDroid:
I didn't rename it. Is that necessary to do so? And is it possible to rename it via Root Explorer?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cac2us:
OTA in progress?

I am running the latest nightly (85), and while I am reading a sample of a book from the market, I notice an icon next to the 3G icon on the status bar.

Two curved arrows. Not spinning or anything or bright green, just there.

So just to be safe, I reboot into recovery and clear cache and dvalk and reboot.

It's gone now but I was wondering if it was VomitRizen trying to forcefeed me some VOMIT.

Maybe it was something to do with reading a book.

Does anyone know if the curved arrows means OTA in progress or not.

It's first time I have seen them and I expected them to spin or something.

I will try sampling another book to see if that's all it was.

I have previously renamed that com.smith~ file.

Just thought I would throw this out there.

Edit:

Ok, it was just a book downloading.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] android-incredible:
I have a question, I rename the otacerts.zip for otacerts.zip.bak.zip

and this moorning have a verizon message asking for install a new software,i dont know why but i did not accept the update.I freeze with titanium backup the com.smithmicro.DM 1.0.0

Any help Thanks.....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] wattnxt:
Whatever is easier for you then.

Read closely. I have 2 Inc2s in my household. My rooted device survived fine. Had the other been rooted, it would have been a 2 minute fix.

And no, Verizon does not have the right to force an update which completely disables all features the phone. They have the right to limit my connectivity within the confines of my contact, or disconnect me from their network at their discretion for items violating that contract, or alter or remove software pertaining to the connection to and use of their services.

HOWEVER; I purchased the device itself. Completely disabling all functions of the device, including those that do not pertain to Verizon's network or connection thereto, is NOT within their rights.

As a consumer, we too have rights. That contract you keep blindly referring to does not give them the right to do whatever they want, whenever they want; even if the words ARE too big for you to understand.

That would be like saying that if you bought a pc with Att internet service, it's ok for them to erase the contents of your computer because they wanted to update you're connection. The lines of phone service, device and consumer rights begin to blur with smart phones.

Did I void my warranty by rooting my other Inc2? Yes. But that device is my responsibility now for doing so. But when they bork up the only stock Android device in the house by having it update without even so much as a prompt, I have every right to be aggrivated. Especially when the device becomes totally unusable as a result.

Clearly Verizon agreed, they happily gave me the new phone and the phone kid stated I was not the first who had the same issue.

But again,whatever is easiest for you.

I've said all I have to say about it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] android-incredible:
(question)

What is it cwcerts.zip? Do i have to rename that to.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] MedleHed:
I love how spun up some people get over something so insignificant. Especially since I had a winking smiley in my first post. Get over it dude....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rushabh62:
is there any .exe file for HTC like samsung has kies mini to update Android OS...i have one phone of AT&T samsung Infuse which i am using in India and which i connected to kies mini and got the update but for my Droid incredible 2 not able to do so.....plz help
[Xperia Play General] esedust:
Any idea how to connect to the tv (samsung) by wifi? It ask me to push the wps button on device but xperia play doesnt got it.... I tried with a samsung galaxy s 2 and it gots that option
[Xperia Play General] esedust:
nobody knows what i´m talking about?

please help
[Xperia Play General] hexen2006:
I think you are confused :confused: I think Samsung TV only connects with DNLA devices (like Galaxy phones)

well at least that's my understanding
[Xperia Play General] esedust:
yes, youre right... but our phone (xperia r800) is dlna certified... you can check it here... http://www.dlna.org/products
[Xperia Play General] JAMIE1000UK:
is there not an .apk to install before you can use it? im sure ive seen one knocking around, could of been for the samsungs though?
[Xperia Play General] esedust:
yeah, that´s allshare.apk, but i think you need touchwiz of samsung to run it...

there are other apps to do this like imediashare but not the same functionality as allshare

But i think that what i need is te wps button in the wifi settings to connect to a wifi direct device
[Xperia Play General] esedust:
this is what im talking about... this is htc desire HD samsung galaxy too

any rom working on xperia play does this?
[Xperia Play General] Dyelon:
hmmm.....could be interesting...
[Xperia Play General] esedust:
maybe a custom rom´s got it? or coult get it?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joseph168:
Hi all,

Where can i find my original music widget on my tab 10.1 3g? Thx in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] punshkin:
I had this idea that it would be great if ice cream sandwich would allow to replace the lockscreen just like it is possible with launcher, mediaplayer, keyboard etc.

I know there are alternatives like widgtlocker but they dont seamlesly integrate into the system and often cause lag and problem (at least for me)

How do you see chances this might become true? Is there a way to let the AndroidDev Team know of this wish?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] florian69:
Hi,

Actually, every application running on an android device needs 2 seconds to be launched, as a security. I don't think that ICS will change that, even if I know that lot of people would love.

Nevertheless, I assume that your phone is rooted, so it shouldn't be a problem for you, as you give the rights to the application not to wait the 2-second delay ;-)

Excuse for my English,

Florian69 :-)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] jrbuji:
New rom released today for P7510

hotfile.com/dl/130650300/8070ecd/P7510XWKG7.rar.html

password : samfirmware.com
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] nandihno:
anyone wants to give it a try?

pls confirm root works and also unlock recovery so we can just flash CWR :D

Any of the devs tinkering..let us your thought..

whats the build date btw? and is this 3.1? or 3.2? anyone? :D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] Aimixess:
Hello, this is the stock rom installed on the french version (I don't know if other country use this version) of the tablet.

It's 3.1HC with TW.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] DutchDanny:
I'm new with the Gtab, but will give it a try..

HTC DEV commin to Gtab ;)

My Rom will follow shortly :D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] nandihno:
excellent ...wondering whats the build date says...

or if anyone can splash the build.props file here

AFAIK KME is the latest..but if this is later..then it must be better :D

And welcome to the GTab..