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[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xdajunkman:
I am not sure that this is going to work. I believe that the OTA updates are not so much 'pushed' as they are 'pulled'. The Nook itself is set to check for software updates once a week. It queries the B&N servers and checks to see if a more recent firmware version than the one it is currently running is available. If so, it begins downloading that update in chunks, then applies the update once the download is complete. This whole topic was discussed in exhaustive detail in the Nook Color forums, and I am extrapolating that discussion to the Nook Tablet. Given that the NT has the same OTA settings in the devicemanager.db file (see my post on the previous page), I think this is a reasonable extrapolation. Skipping the registration process may not necessarily keep your Nook from looking for a firmware update.

Regarding the otacerts.zip method...this may work but I recall that some people reported getting an update despite doing this. However, for others this seemed to work so perhaps those for who it failed did something wrong.

Just to review, there were three main methods used for the Nook Color to block the OTA updates:

1. Rename etc/security/otacerts.zip to anything else.

2. Spoof build.prop to trick the device into thinking that it already got the most recent update.

3. sqlite3 edit of devicemanager.db

I addressed the first one above. The second method worked, but required the user to know about an impending update, then make the changes in their build.prop file that the update normally would when it was applied. It was therefore not a permanent solution as you needed to do this with every update. The third method appeared to be the most reliable, and there were really no reports of updates if this was done correctly. As I mentioned, our tablets have the same database file with the exact same settings, so I am hoping that this will work. The following is just one of the many threads in the NC forums that address the sqlite3 method....just go over the NC forum and search for 'block OTA update' for more instructions.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=933291&highlight=sqllite
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] phon00b:
Thanks, junkman. From your link, I ended up on this link.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=946969

It seemed simple enough so I used this method. I suppose I won't know if it works until an OTA comes through... or doesn't.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xdajunkman:
Nice...no ADB required for those who can't get their NT to connect. Didn't know that you could do this all on the device.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] bogatyr:
I've always avoided updates I didnt want by hitting the back button when the device said an update was going to download and install in X seconds and no onscreen button to stop it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Thank you! I think there is a reasonable chance this should do it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] zambien:
I just did this as well. If you want to check for updates manually there is a show OTA action that can be found in Anycut.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] skeeterpro:
You have to register...after all...how else would they make us buy their content! Bottom line for them is that's why the NT even exists.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jimmysuggs:
Well clearly you do NOT have to register, as I've already proven. I was able to skip the registration process entirely and use my NT without being logged into B&N.

However as XDAjunkman pointed out, skipping registration was probably moot, since chances are my NT will update anyway. I thought that not being registered would mean that B&N wouldn't be able to update my NT, but he explained that it's the NT that contacts B&N, not the other way around. So as I say, skipping registration is moot, but the fact remains that you CAN do it.

One interesting thing I noticed after skipping registration is that my battery life took a serious, serious hit. I read on another forum that that might happen, but I dismissed it because I figured it was an isolated incident that probably wouldn't happen to me. And yet- it did. My battery drained from 100% to 65% in 6 hours while I was asleep and not even touching the tablet. When I woke up, it dropped another 5% after 20 minutes of use. So just a heads up to anyone thinking about skipping registration (not that there's any reason to at this point) you should know that doing so will really affect your battery life. I have no idea WHY this would be the case, but the fact remains that it happens. Or it happened to me, anyhow.

A question for XDAjunkman (or anyone else kind enough to answer): the alternate methods you outlined for blocking OTA updates, do all of those require being rooted? I'm assuming yes, but I thought I'd check anyhow. I'm not currently rooted, but I'd be willing to give it a shot if there was a chance of successfully blocking updates. I know there's no guarantee that any method will work, but I'd love to give it a shot, just on the off chance that it might.

Having said all this, I really, really hope B&N doesn't take away the ability to sideload apps. The NT would still be an excellent tablet without that ability, but it would be so much less than it could be- which would be a real shame.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xdajunkman:
All of the methods described thus far require root access as the files in question are all in system, read-only partitions that can only be edited with root access.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] skeeterpro:
I stand corrected. :) Never tried to bypass it myself. Odd that the battery takes such a hit. If you find out why post up. Interested to know.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ylexot:
If you're not rooted why would you want to avoid updates?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] skeeterpro:
In the world of updates, what the manufacturer says is good isn't always what the end user would say is welcome. Usually best to look into just what the update entails then decide if you want it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] phon00b:
Here's what i see there. No idea what was there before my changes though. Theres also a checkbox in the lower lefthand corner. Wonder what that does...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] firephoto:
Does anyone have the relevant server addresses so this can just be blocked or redirected with dnsmasq or a hosts file on the local network?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dermotti:
The update could prevent sideloading...
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
Where can I check for updates since I think I just broke them. :)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] downsay:
Didn't we already think we broke them from earlier in this thread? What did you try that is different that would make you believe it succeeded?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] overcrash:
Hey mate hopefully you found success! This ota thing is seriusly a pain in the rooted-tablet neck..
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] overcrash:
Gonna try what xdajunkman and you suggested over the weekend
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] deserthi:
I am wondering why no one had mentioned freezing the files that check for updates with titanium backup?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
If I knewwhat files were being used, I would suggest that but as of now, my tab has no barnes and noble software. .:)

Sent by breaking the sound barrier
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] acruxksa:
OK so I used root explorer and sqlite editor to change the com.bn.device.fota.mode value from auto to manual. I just used root explorer to open the folders listed and up popped the option to install sqlite editor, installed it and continued with the change.

My question is, what are everyone's thoughts on the other fota entries in the registry database:

com.bn.device.fota.update_state "check"

com.bn.device.fota.update_status "active"

I couldn't find anything in the Nook Color posts but admittedly I quite looking after scanning a few pages of posts in the thread.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] phon00b:
I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I changed "check" to "0" and "active" to "inactive".
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
And your tab booted fine with no immediately obvious problems? Those look like good values to mod to me.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] HMG10:
What all have you removed? The B&N rom is still there. Does that mean the OTA updates are not a part of the rom?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] acruxksa:
Cool, changing active to inactive seems obvious but i had no idea what to replace check with.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] phon00b:
None at all. I've rebooted several times since then and everything still works fine.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
I'm right there with you. Thought I was having a wireless problem but I was connecting to a dodgy access point. Thanks for noticing those. I'll change anything which looks as if it might stop ota as long as there are no immediate problems. I love my NT the way it is. I don't think a custom ROM would give me much more.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ms2003:
please refer to this article, it may also works on NT to skip the registration, but needs someone to test:

http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Factory_Mode/Skip_Out_of_Box_Experience
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] jimmysuggs:
Skipping the out of box experience can be done on the nook tablet using the same method as the nook color. You will not be asked to register before gaining access to the tablet.

However be warned that for some reason, battery drain is astronomical when you skip registration. I have no idea why that is, but it happens. This has been confirmed on some other boards as well.

So skipping the registration can be done, but I'm not sure i'd recommend it.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] snapplex:
If all else fails alter the change path in the registry, or point the domain to the loopback. If it can't reach the server then problem solved.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] swburdine:
OK I just tried this method, now just waiting to see if the BN OTA is blocked on the my NT.

Update : the sqlite method seems to be working. Been on wifi 12+ hours and no BN-OTA update on my NT yet.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] gtaber:
I love this......sneaky big brother tactics by the big corporations to keep the dollars flowing from the pockets of the little guys like us. It just makes it more fun. I bought this tablet with every intention to hack it. Now there will be some measure/counter-measure action between the community of users and B&N. Let the Game Begin! We already know who will win. We always do.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] SteelH:
If you don't have TI backup, just rename the file extension of the app you want to kill off with something like root explorer to .BAK or .ORIG instead of .APK. Then reboot the NT.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mannix16:
Can anyone confirm that the sqlite method works? I did this a few weeks back and this seems like the cleanest method to prevent OTA updates, but I was hoping someone could confirm before I turn my wifi back on.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xdahgary:
Just use Indirect's method. He has tested it to work.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] LivDoug:
Before I try Indirects block ota. Can anyone tell me...Would I just have to make a backup of the stock devicemanager file to be able to roll this change back? Just want to know for sure what I need to back up in order to change it back. Just incase BN desides to allow sideloading again(I know its a longshot, but I can hope)
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Since our method is to have the device not even go looking for an OTA I don't know how anyone can confirm it. I don't know how it would help but I haven't been updated and I am sqlite modded.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] reverenddak:
I was just hit by the update when I wasn't looking.

I didn't want to brick it, so didn't stop the "update". Right now it's sitting on the nook by barnes & noble screen. It seems frozen.

I had both the "SQL" fix and the Indirect's KILLFOTA installed.

I think it's dead...it's back. Will report in a second.

---------- Post added at 06:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:39 PM ----------

I'm sure this is happening to a lot of you.

I just needed to report that above "fixes" didn't work.

Right now i'm pissed. So far all the previously side-loaded and market apps are there EXCEPT for GAPPS. It seems to have deleted all google account sync information, and won't let me add them. Root is gone, Busybox/Terminal access witll works. So does ES File-thingie.

When I try to launch Gmail, it tries to take to the "create or add an account", then drops back to the home. All google account information is gone, and I'm not sure how to recreate them.

Android Market has also appears to have been deleted. The replacement Gallery and Email have also been returned to the B&N Nook versions. In fact it looks like any files that were installed in the System/Apps folder (keyboards, gapps) are all gone.

In fact, this is really confusing. I can't seem to find where 3rd party apps were installed. They were in data/apps, right?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
It shouldn't update with the changes I made since I modded build keys, software version, and fota mode. I'm thinking of just changing the entire dadatabase and redoing it.

Sent by breaking the sound barrier
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] dang69:
Indirect,

Could you tell us exactly what you changed with your back-up?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
Changed version number, build keys, and FOTA checkin mode. I just finished changing more and updated the files. Enjoy guys. Now it changes the checkin time to 0 which means it wont check at all.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] reverenddak:
It definitly looks like anything that was installed in the system/apps folder is gone, but strangly my keyboard (swift tablet) is still working, even after the update, which I assume a reboot.

Im thinking that rerooting and then reenabling Package Installer would return everything back to "normal".

Does freezing the device manager prevent or cause problems with some of the stock apps? I happen to like the stock home and reading apps. But I'd really like my google apps back.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] reverenddak:
I must have missed this latest fix. Can i revert to 1.4.0 and reapply this 9.9.9 fix?

I really appreciate your work indirect.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] hkvc:
AFFileDownloadService

Hi All/Indirect,

Is there a backdoor for BN to push any updates using the affiledownloadservice.apk ??? i.e com.bn.nook.affiledownloadservice.

This seems to get started by default when android boots. Should we be nuking this also. I don't see the rooting bat file remove this file even thou it removes most of the other BN apks ????

Also does anyone know what this service does ???

UPDATE 1: For one this service is what allows images to be shown for books/apps/... in BN Library,Home, AppLauncher etc. Once I moved/uninstalled it, all the images which represent book or app have vanished, also logcat shows some message related to images wrt affiledownloaderservice.

UPDATE 2: Fava.apk is what is used for some of the interative books in BN. This is a Adobe AIR application.

Just a idea.

Just a idea.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] curtym:
I was never able to bypass the registration screen after a factory reset. You HAVE to register.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Indirect:
No you don't...

Sent by breaking the sound barrier
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] snapplex:
I thought about doing that but was hesistant since if checkin time is how long it waits, wouldn't setting it to zero make it check constantly?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SemperFi-4821:
Sorry if this was already covered. I am an US Citizen stationed in japan. I have the Sony Arc here. The problem I have is that most of the apps and stuff are all converted to Japanese. They also have a bunch of crap apps that I don't know what they do nor can I read/understand them because of the language. If I root it and put a new kernel etc on it, will it mess up the carrier based part of it, i.e. will I still be able to make phone calls and such? I don't want anythign to happen like that if that makes any sense. I apologize because Im sure it's a dumb question. I am new to this type stuff. Thank you in advance
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zwwel:
It won't, these are completely independent. Hack away!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] at428hk:
i just brought one at amazon. it's running 2.3.3 but doesn't have any google apps like market and youtube. any luck of rooting this device or further flashing custom ROM. ANY resources for coby tablet at xda?
[Galaxy S II General] imkelvin91:
i am currently using S2 i9100g. When i connected my s2 to the pc, it failed to find the driver/ install it.

How to solve this problem?

i've tried using :

-Enable usb debugging from Menu > Settings > Applications

-return to home screen

-plug usb cable in

-pull down status bar

-press ‘ connect usb storage’ button

or try this method:

Alternatively, without USB debugging enabled

Go to Settings > Wireless & Network > USB utilities and click the button > then (and ONLY then) plug in USB cable

But it still doesnt work for me

*I don have SD card on my phone, so does that means that i can't connect my s2 using cable to my PC (Vista)??
[Galaxy S II General] Swi7chblade:
Do you have Kies installed?
[Galaxy S II General] imkelvin91:
u mean having kies installed in the pc or phone???

i got it in my phone already
[Galaxy S II General] polys_a:
Download and install kies on your pc from Samsung website. then connect your phone and will install the drivers.
[Galaxy S II General] russ18uk:
If it shows i9100 or Galaxy S2 with a yellow triangle you need Google ADB driver. You may have to force the driver to install.
[Galaxy S II General] imkelvin91:
thanks guys.. all i need to do is just download kies to PC.. im new to android.. sorry
[Galaxy S II General] pxoldbean:
PC cannot recognize SG2

Hi,

I'm using i I9100G, after upgrade to DZKJ2, my PC cannot recognize the phone, it always show unknown device and cannot find the correct driver to install...

Tried on 3pc, with Kies install and reinstall, not working...

Anyone can help?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] ssettor:
i think the new firmware DZKJ2 make PC cannot recognize the phone..me too have this prob after upgrade to new firmware..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] fsoly:
i wanna get the MX video player,, but wich Player CODEC for galaxy note??

in market if you search for MX video player you will see Player CODEC also,, see below:

For ARMv5 CPU

For ARMv6 CPU

For ARMv6 VFP CPU

For ARMv7 CPU

see the market here..

so what is the different..? and winch one is for the galaxy note and for galaxy s II ...?

thank you very much
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] foxmeister:
MX Player will tell you if it needs a Codec pack, which in the case of the Galaxy Note and the SII, it doesn't.

Regards,

Dave
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] zsolti256:
Use Mobo Player from the market, no need for codecs, hands down the best Videoplayer! For all phones I have tried on!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] RMXO:
Dice player is a good alternative also
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Niuseek:
Use ARMv7 version whenever you have to choose the CPU architecture on Galaxy Note.

Newer devices such as Samsung Galaxy S, SII, Note have got ARMv7 architecture, while LG Optimus, Samsung Galaxy Ace have got ARMv6.

They're optimized in a different way such as PC has got 32-bit and 64-bit architectures and you can't run 64 bit drivers on 32 bit OS or vice versa.

You've got to watch for the device specification to find out what type of instruction set does it use.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] fsoly:
Thank you very much.. i got it now.. :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ZenInsight:
Dice Player is the smoothest player with the clearest subtitles (especially embedded mkv's)...BUT you cant buy it!!!

I'm looking everywhere for the 1.8.1 version that plays so perfectly.....but I can't find it.

Cant find apk..and cant buy in the market. arrrrggghhhh
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] EarlZ:
Dice player seems pretty good, it plays in HW mode and does not have any audio sync unlike the stock player/MX video player and all others.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Martinp86:
I have now done three cycles now drained to 1% and put on charge over night when I unplug and check the phone it says 98% and drops 2-3% within 5 mins of use. But if I plug it back in it will then go back to 100%. Anyone else?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
There have been threads about this already. Batteries, once charged fully, cannot 'keep charging', so they will stop charging until it is low enough to charge again.

This protects the battery from all sorts of nasty and evil things.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
^ precisely. Batteries shouldn't be pegged at 100% and continue to be charged. The firmware lets it drain down then charge up again. You can just get 'unlucky' and unplug at a point where its discharging and at 98%.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qnet:
I remember that happening with the Nexus S. I'm thinking it must be a Samsung thing. It's just one of those weird OEM things like, Motorola phones measuring the battery in 10% intervals.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gokpog:
All manufacturers charge their batteries this way but there are many ways to mask that process. People apparently want to see a fully charged phone when they plug it off the charger. They don't mind that their phone drops to something between 95% and 100% in a matter of minutes as long as it's "full" upon disconneting. Seems Google just displays the correct charge instead of pretending to be on 100%.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Pretty much. The G2 with stock firmware (and from what I remember with the Evo 4G w/ stock), HTC charges to 100%, discharges back to 90%, and charges back up again. etc.. The LED charge indicator turns green at 90% (so according to them, anything about 90% is a "full charge").

You can see this in regular use. There are days where my phone sits at 100% for hours, and others where it only takes an hour to tick down do 99%, even with the same usage. Just depends what "state" the battery is at when you pull it off charge in the morning.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Martinp86:
Thanks guys im happy if its one of those oem quirks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blunden:
If by "quirks" you mean honesty then yes. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Its not a quirk, they're just trying to preserve your battery health.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeeshan2341:
i dont have enough posts to post in the development section but i wanted to notify that the link for the base rom is not working in the power rom thread ... can somebody upload that file.... it would be greatly helpful .....
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kolteabhiman:
Now go to power_rom thread

Now with working link
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrWhite1127:
This may be a dumb question. But I'm being sent a new EVO. Mine is demolished. But somehow still works enough for me to get on Xda. I was wondering if I make a nand of my current EVO, could I just stick my ad card in my new EVO after I root it and restore my nand ?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -EViL-KoNCEPTz-:
If u try it make sure you use amon ra and DO NOT back up wimax or you WILL fry your wimax on your new evo

Also don't check off cache or recovery just boot system data sdext .Android_secure not 100% sure if u should check the .Android_secure option going to a different handset maybe just try boot, system, data, sdext if your SD is partitioned if not no need to check that either

Sent from my -EViLizED-EVO-
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Green_Arrow:
maybe, because i bought a new mini sd card and transferred everything to the new one and everything remained the same. i know this is not the same thing which is why i say maybe. hope i helped ^_^