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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NCguy:
I By now everyone must be aware that Lollipop has a new way of checking for system mods that will prevent rooted devices from taking OTAs. Has anyone thought through what the easiest and best procedure will be for updating the firmware going forward? I've applied the lollipop OTA but have been holding back on root until I have a firm hold on how updates will work. I feel there must be many less technical people out there with the same concerns.

From Android Police:

With Lollipop, this has all been turned on its head because now, the OTA script no longer patches individual files. Instead, it patches the system block directly and treats it as one enormous blob. Here's a look at the update script in a recent Nexus 9 OTA:

image

From a technical standpoint, the reason behind the change has to do with verified boot, which was first introduced in KitKat. Even though Google has yet to enable this feature on a Nexus device, this move seems to indicate that the company could be preparing to go that route in the future.

Even outside of verified boot, though, it makes all the sense in the world to do OTAs this way. Patching the system block directly is far faster than trying to patch a lot of individual files. That said, if you're one of those who like to tinker with your devices, you'll have to flash a completely stock system image before applying an update because changing anything by so much as one byte will throw off the signature and make it so the OTA will fail.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...e-means-update-will-fail-system-modified-way/

Also here's chain fire....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36316945
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Altrezia:
Does it matter when we have access to the factory images?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
If you're just rooted you can still apply an OTA as you've not changed any of the files the OTA checks. If you've changed any system files then the OTA will fail the same way it'd fail on any previous version of Android. Nothing's changed
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NCguy:
That's not at all what I'm reading. I'll post links later when I get home

Edit: see updated OP
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wakamatsu:
/facepalm
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I wrote a thread about other ways to update. Its in my signature
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DamnItLukasz:
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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NCguy:
The OTA you got was lollipop but it was applied to kitkat. This is about post kitkat. Or maybe it wasn't lollipop but to my knowledge there hasn't been an OTA yet released that updates lollipop
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DamnItLukasz:
Ups, forgive me then :P
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NCguy:
For the less skilled hacker who doesn't want to wipe it requires more knowledge, more risk and more reliance on modified OTAs, and 3rd party stock builds. Otherwise they're into dirty flashing and that requires more skill and knowledge.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NCguy:
I'll have a look, thanks. That's really what I was hoping this thread would be about since it looks like plain OTAs may be out.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NCguy:
please read updated OP
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
That article is for the Nexus 9. People on here have successfully updated to 5.0 from 4.4.4, with root, by just sideloading the OTA in the stock recovery. If not, just flash the factory image but leave out the userdata partition
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NCguy:
It mentions the N9 only because it was the first 5.0 device that was officially released.

I mentioned before this problem is going to exist for updates to devices that already have lollipop, not for those updating from kitkat to lollipop.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NCguy:
Excellent post. With your level of experience you must be familiar with the problems stated in the Android police article regarding the new way google will be checking for system mods before processing the OTA?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I haven't read it yet to be honest. I'm not an OTA fan, so I don't spend much time reading up on it. I will though, at some point and update the thread. There is also an OTA help-desk thread but I haven't read that yet. Apparently latest OTA doesn't work with custom recovery either
[Sony Smartwatch] finalgravity525:
Is there a way to reflash or reupgrade the sw2? Because SONY PC Companion does not support sw2. Also, Sony Update Service is no longer supported by SONY. I don't have any idea now on how to repair my sw2 as I only bought it on gray market. I mean there is no warranty covered.

Btw, my sw2 still works but there is no display or not showing anything on the screen. I'm sure that its still working because I can install apps and it vibrates when someone text me and when someone's calling. Its still turning on and off and connects on my phones. I doubt that the screen is defective but when i connect the sw2 to another phones, sw2 outputs a progress bar and when its near to 100%, the progress bar fades,becomes dark(like its turned off) and no more outputs on the screen after the progress bar.

Sorry for my bad english. I hope someone can help us about this issues.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veketash:
Hello,

I might be a moron, but 1 hour ago I received the notification of Android 5.0 OTA update on my Nexus 4 running stock Android 4.4.4. I said I might be a moron because due to the lack of space on my 8GB Nexus 4 I decided to make a factory reset before updating to the new OS. I did it, but I have no update notification anymore. My apps are still updating, but it says the system is up to date when I check for updates.

Please help me, can you tell me if the update dissapeared forever or will it reappear? I waited too long for this.

PS: I want the over-the-air update, I don't want to install it manually.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihahn:
It will reappear, but as the update rolls out step by step the devices are randomly chosen and you'll have to wait some more time now :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veketash:
Oh, I guess I'll have to facepalm myself for a week or maybe more.:mad:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihahn:
But why don't you flash the ota zip in the recovery? There's no difference if you wait for the ota or if you flash it in the stock recovery as it's the same package :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veketash:
Well...will I still receive updates like I would if I install it in ota-mode? I mean, for example, if I flash the OTA zip and after a month the Android 5.1 is released, will the update appear like 5.0 appeared this evening, or I'll have to flash that manually too? I have not many aknowledge about this.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihahn:
Yes, later updates will still show up on your phone :)

There are some guides about it. You simply download the ota zip (there are some threads with the link to download the file from Google's servers) and then you sideload it using adb on your PC. You shouldn't have any issues with it ;)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikskcas:
Sideload and ota are the same. The only difference is that your sending the file to the phone through a computer (manually) instead of downloading on the device itself (automatically)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] firefly2014:
I had a power outage during a odin rom upgrade. I can't recovery the phone or get into download mode . I get the kies screen . kies wont recognize the connection. This isn't my primary phone , so if it is nerfed, then not a big deal. But any help would be great
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jkakkanad:
This screen will work similar to download mode. Boot as you would to get into download mode and Odin should recognize the phone. From there, flash an Unbrick package and you're good to go.
[General Questions and Answers] NexusIncarnate:
How does Google Voice work with Lollipop? I use my Google Voice number as my primary number, and nobody has my actual number on my SIM card. I use Google Voice for all inbound and oubound calls. I have NOT migrated over to Hangouts yet, because the Hangouts dialer can't be answered without unlocking the phone, etc. What happens to Google Voice when you go to Lollipop? My phone got the notification to update, but I am worried about breaking my call functionality.

Thank you in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] NexusIncarnate:
Looks like Lollipop can still use the Google Voice app and everything appears to work the same as before.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisnewton:
Hi all

I have just got the ota android 5 for my Nexus 5. I am trying to find a way that I can have my phone on silent (I guess this is the new none notification setting) but I still want light flow to flash when I have a sms whatsapp etc... Basically I want my phone to not vibrate or make a noise but still flash when I have text.

Is this not possible now on Android 5?

Thanks for any help

Chris
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NotFromMountainView:
While I can't actually answer your question...

You may be best to dig into the Light Flow site http://www.reactle.com/search/label/blog On my quick look I see very little about Lollipop beyond a note that an update is coming in days -- but that's undated. If you can't find details somewhere on the site shoot Andrew (the dev) an email. I was in touch with him several months ago when he was just starting the Hell of trying to retune for "L". If there isn't an L-specific FAQ buried there somewhere you'd be doing him a (*ahem*) favour by encouraging him to post one.
[AT&T LG G3] enzosly:
So Uber just came out with the Android app (for drivers) and when I log in it says will not work on rooted phones... Any way around this??
[AT&T LG G3] EddyTeddy01:
Try the exposed module called Good for Enterprise Disable Root.

I think that's what its called. Anyway, it might help prevent it from detecting root.

Good luck!
[AT&T LG G3] enzosly:
Yeah unless I'm using exposed wrong it didn't work
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] johnnyduk:
Hi All

I am an active user in the Prophet list, but don't have enough time to read through this list with regards to roms and upgrades, with the roms about to dissapear soon, is there anyone who can PM me the list of files I need to upgrade an Orange M3100 to the latest good rom with cid/sim lock etc.....

It wouold be much appreciated as I am still trying to keep up to date with the prophet list.......

Many Thanks

JD
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] johnnyduk:
OK Anyone point me to where I might get the 3.3 rom for the m3100?

Thanks

JD
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] .VIBE:
Right now seems to be a bit of a bad time to get something like that. Are the ROMS still on the server? Is it anywhere else yet?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] .VIBE:
should be

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Hermes
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] johnnyduk:
Seems like they are not :(

Can anyone pm one to me?

JD
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] robt2379:
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.co...C_WWE_2.05.255.1_6275_1.34.00.10_108_Test.exe

is the HTC3.3 test
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] johnnyduk:
Many Thanks Guys....

Is there a thread on this particular ROM?

JD
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] .VIBE:
sure is

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=293076
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lacazan:
Antes de nada pedir perdon por mi malo ingles.

Estoy haciendo uso del traductor de google.

Seria posible que alguien pudiera facilitarme una rom stoock de 4 archivos para 910U.

Muchas gracias.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Silverbolt:
Ve a www.samobile.com/firmwares hacen una busqueda para N910U.

Go to www.samobile.com/firmwares do a search for N910U
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ravindra1312:
even i need 4 flash file for sm-n910u please anyone can provide the link
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] alexxandro84:
hello, i have google calendar app with exchange mail synchronized.

is it possible view on LG G Watch R with an app?

Thanks

Inviato dal mio iPad utilizzando Tapatalk
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] dude1981:
I use this App. Works outstanding. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kodeglam.calendarwear&hl=en.
[HTC One E8] lordfenriz:
Hi Guys,

I'm just won the HTC One E8 sprint version on an ebay auction, i didnt received the phone yet but i already know that is locked to sprint, i started to look for an unlocking code in trusted websites like cellunlocker.net and masterunlockcode but they dont have listed codes for the E8 sprint version.

Is there any possibility or working method to gsm unlock the HTC ONE E8 sprint version ?.

Thanks and regards,
[HTC One E8] briankariu:
It is possible. The e8 is very similar to the m8. Am currently tying to unlock mine. Will get back to you if am successful
[HTC One E8] yaostyle:
***Here's my story trying to get GSM sim card to work on E8.***

Before I bricked my E8, I was able to get it UNLOCK (S-OFF) via SunShine(Theroot.ninja, cost you $25). I confirmed that with Sprint's original rom, you won't be able to use any GSM sim cards WHATSOEVER. (I've tried AT&T's & T-mobile) However, *I think* the correct procedure should be: 1.) get it S-OFF, 2.) change cid by fastboot oem writecid & 3.) wipe or install new rom in order to get GSM sim card recognized. Hopefully this info helps.

**BTW, can any one spare some time and do a TWRP backup for me to recover my messed-up E8? I would be very appreciated.
[HTC One E8] lordfenriz:
Thanks man, it would be great if you could sim unlock this phone, i'm pretty sure there are a lot of people with the same issue.
[HTC One E8] lordfenriz:
i finally managed to sim unlock my HTC ONE E8 sprint version.

thanks to O.M.J a senior member of XDA who help me with the instruction step by step to fully sim unlock my phone, here is the link to his post: http://xdaforums.com/one-e8/develop...51-1-stock-t2952981/post57116360#post57116360
[HTC One E8] yaostyle:
Wow this is a great news. Thanks for sharing. I'll give it a try when I get my normal boot screen back and see how it works.
[HTC One E8] artnau:
Does anyone confirm that the E8 can be SIM unlocked?
[HTC One E8] arturgig:
If you are on 4.4.2 then yes, it's easy.
[HTC One E8] rhtash:
need help

can i sim unlock my htc e8 sprint after updating to lollipop.
[HTC One E8] arturgig:
Don't update to lollipop otherwise you won't be able to unlock it.
[HTC One E8] javierarenas:
That's not acurate.

I have a Sprint HTC One E8 with lollipop (5.0.2) and it was sucessfully unlocked. I am using it right now.

You must try sunshine and buy a license. ATT an T-mobile sims will not work.
[HTC One E8] Deemon1:
It was S-OFF before or you runs unlock look like HTC M8 method?
[HTC One E8] arturgig:
This whole thread is about saving those 25 bucks.
[HTC One E8] SaugKing:
Hi everyone. I'm in a similar situation. I live in Italy (sorry for my english, guys :D) and I bought a branded Sprint HTC One E8 too from USA (single sim and made in Taiwan version). It arrived here supposedly unlocked (my UMTS sim works fine) and with Android Kitkat 4.4.2 installed on.

My intention is to upgrade it to Lollipop but I'm wondering if it is possible, because:

1. If I flash the Spring rom, what happens? Should the phone remains unlocked or it will be re-locked to Spring? And how will I be able to unlock it again?

2. If I change CID and install a stock rom (asian or european ones), I don't know if my sim card will work properly, because the Asian and European Rom are Gsm rom while the Spring rom is WCDMA rom( very similar to UMTS), as reported in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/one-e8/help/htc-one-e8-mid-cid-ruu-ota-twrp-t2903210

Very confused :rolleyes: I need your support, thanks in advance :good:
[HTC One E8] arturgig:
Do you know if the previous owner had the phone unlocked by sprint? You should flash a custom recovery , do a backup and the try tu update to 5.0. If you lose GSM capabilities you can go back to 4.4

Do not flash any Asian or European roms, most of them are dual sI'm and sprint is single
[HTC One E8] rhtash:
So does anyone know a method to remain unlocked

My E8 is working fine on 4.4.2 with sprint badboy unlock but will it stay that way if i update to latest by OTA.
[HTC One E8] arturgig:
Unlock is permanent even if you take OTA. If you don't want to take a risk just do a backup of your current version and take the OTA, if you lose your unlock go back to your previous version.
[HTC One E8] rhtash:
Still not sure about it

Someone on other thread said that if u update u loose unlock and than u can't go back.

So has anyone tried.
[HTC One E8] arturgig:
I'm using en E8 right now unlocked, it was 4.4.2 and then I updated to 5.0 without any issues. It's a sprint phone
[HTC One E8] rhtash:
I will try it

---------- Post added at 06:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:25 PM ----------

It is a S-ON phone

What are the odds i get relocked.
[HTC One E8] rhtash:
help !

Ota is not working with twrp.

Everytime i restart to install OTA it boots into twrp.

So i guess i hve to install the update manually but if i do that

Can i go back to my backup i made with twrp if sim doesnt work.

---------- Post added at 10:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 AM ----------

How did u update ?

Sorry for noob questions
[HTC One E8] lordnihilusmd:
I used this method: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57116360&postcount=8 to unlock sprint e8 and it works without S-OFF, so guys you dont have to pay 25$ for S-OFF.
[HTC One E8] tonochito:
It is not working on 2.32.651.11 there's no .odex apk as soon i flash the Bad_Boyz_Sprint_ONE_E8_SIM_unlock.zip it jues goes straight to the twrp recovery
[HTC One E8] chozycorleon:
i unlock 3 of them today you don't need to s-off or install any other rom. it works on stock rom all you need to do is unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery, flash supper user and some other two apps then finally sim unlock helper. that's all. PM if you still need help.
[HTC One E8] supreme83:
are you saying the unlock worked on an E8 on 2.32.651.11 software?
[HTC One E8] chozycorleon:
yes
[HTC One E8] fulrosa:
Update Question

Hi to all,

i recently buy an htc one e8 sprint version (i suppose... see screen...) with android 4.4 onboard. I'd like to update to Marshmallow and i think to use windroid toolkit 3.1 to unlock bootloader, gain root and install TWRP recovery. I'm from Italy and my doubt is if GSM continue to work after these operations.

Finally i'll try to flash a rom like ViperOneM8 or simlar (suggestions appreciated).

Do you think all this steps may works?

Or i've miss something?

Thanks...
[HTC One E8] fulrosa:
gsm unlock is pemanent?

hi to all, someone knows if gsm unlock for htc one e8 Sprint is permanent or may be lost when flashing any firmware/rom?

Thanks
[HTC One E8] Sup3rSn4k3:
hi everyone!! i used this method http://xdaforums.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/general/guide-sim-unlock-lollipop-htc-one-m8-t3074469 in the HTC E8 Sprint and it works the same as the M8 Sprint .

HTC E8 Sprint RUU Make sure you have Locked/Relocked Bootloader before install the RUU. Then obviously you have to unlock the bootloader again to intall Recovery, SU, etc.. :D
[HTC One E8] arturgig:
It is permanent, even after RUU. In any case you should always do a backup if something goes wrong.
[HTC One E8] fulrosa:
ok thanks! I'll try it soon... Have a nice day.
[HTC One E8] FxSxKx:
I have sim unlocked, sim unlock works fine on stock s-on lollipop. I follow a guide about sim unlock on M8 forum.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ovidiugr:
running on Android 4.4.2
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedyjay:
Nope but I will recommend a moderator moves your question to the Q&A forum
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Killberty:
try www.towelroot.com
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patmann03:
I never got around to installing any custom roms after I got my nexus 5 back when it was released. I just stayed on stock. However, when 5.0 came out last week I got sick of waiting for the OTA update so I rooted/unlocked my bootloader, installed TWRP, and got on 5.0.

However, I did not upgrade my bootloader. I cannot seem to find a thread that has all of the old modems/bootloaders like I had when I had my Galaxy SIII.

Right now I have the modem: M8974A-2.0.50.2.21, which I believe is the latest (not entirely sure).

My bootloader is: HHZ11a. I see threads out there where this value is up to d? However, I want to make sure I'm on the latest. Is there a thread that has all of this information in there? Or no? If not, and I'm not on the latest, where can I grab the files to update them. I realize I can flash the modem, but I'll need to fastboot the bootloader which I'm ok with.

I've searched the forums and have had little luck, so a point in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thanks.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
All the files you need are in the factory image so download it (it's handy to have in case you want/need to go back to stock) and you can flash the files through fastboot

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patmann03:
Great, thank you. All updated.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Kilroy.:
So, hello, everyone.

I'm trying to build lollipop (cyaonogenmod) for the xt910, and as cm synced up all the sources a couple of days back, all the downloads worked successfully.

I'm using the 4.4.4 proprietary files (which worked fine on an early lollipop build for grouper)

I get as far as running the

make -j6 otapackage

command, which outputs this:

============================================
PLATFORM_VERSION_CODENAME=REL
PLATFORM_VERSION=5.0
CM_VERSION=12-20141117-UNOFFICIAL-umts_spyder
TARGET_PRODUCT=cm_umts_spyder
TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT=userdebug
TARGET_BUILD_TYPE=release
TARGET_BUILD_APPS=
TARGET_ARCH=arm
TARGET_ARCH_VARIANT=armv7-a-neon
TARGET_CPU_VARIANT=cortex-a9
TARGET_2ND_ARCH=
TARGET_2ND_ARCH_VARIANT=
TARGET_2ND_CPU_VARIANT=
HOST_ARCH=x86_64
HOST_OS=linux
HOST_OS_EXTRA=Linux-3.11.0-15-generic-x86_64-with-Ubuntu-12.04-precise
HOST_BUILD_TYPE=release
BUILD_ID=LRX21Q
OUT_DIR=/home/jg/android/out
============================================
Checking build tools versions...
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
find: `src': No such file or directory
"ebtables is disabled on this build"
find: `phone/java': No such file or directory
find: `phone/java': No such file or directory
find: `dummy': No such file or directory
build/core/base_rules.mk:154: *** hardware/ti/omap4xxx/domx/domx: MODULE.TARGET.SHARED_LIBRARIES.libdomx already defined by device/motorola/omap4-common/domx/domx. Stop.

#### make failed to build some targets (01:32 (mm:ss)) ####

As I'm not at all experienced in building and know there are enough people with the knowledge out here :D , I'm asking anyone who might have an idea what is causing the error.

Thanks in advance!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] henry0504:
Hey,

I found that your whole project seems to be corrupted or missing some files. Better use 'repo init' and 'repo sync' again first. (maybe you have to delete the whole rom folder, then resync)

A quick solution to your problem:

hardware/ti/omap4xxx/domx/domx: MODULE.TARGET.SHARED_LIBRARIES.libdomx already defined by device/motorola/omap4-common/domx/domx

means that hardware/ti/omap4xxx/domx/domx/Android.mk has same properties(redefined) with device/motorola/omap4-common/domx/domx/Android.mk

So, you have to delete either one Android.mk of them. Or you can simply rename one of them to any name you want.

Cheers
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ashrafsmadi:
rename the file

it will work