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[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
So you installed k1 system on your old shield?

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Im not sure but i think i read that its a serial kill
[Shield Tablet General] MadMatt89:
Hey guys,

I just received my exchange model today and now I want to sell my old device (don't worry I will sell it as broken). I wanted to ask what would be the best to do with the old before selling it. It is on the latest Firmware. Should I just install the Kill the Killswitch and tell the buyer not to update? Will this do the trick? Or should I go on a custom ROM like RR or Bliss?

I have the 32 GB LTE Version.

Thanks for your advice

Matt
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
A good thing would be keeping it and deleting the kill or installing a custom rom. I doubt that a lot of people will understand the not-to-update question.
[Shield Tablet General] MadMatt89:
Hmm, how big is the chance anyways, that the device will get damage by battery heat? Any statistics about this?

Thanks

Matt
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
I have read some times ago that onlu some.devices caught fire (im not sure but maybe there were tests by nvidia). In fact the recall came first from nvidia. We would have seen on internet if some tablets caught fire at home. I use my pyro everyday and some times hit 36-37 when i play heavy ganes. Normal
[Shield Tablet General] MadMatt89:
So the easiest way to prevent the tablet from getting killed is deleting the folder /system/priv-app/TegraOTA and then I'm safe right? What do I do then when an Update comes out?
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
Yes. You must flash the "nomoreota.zip"(first post). Check if its deleted. If everyrhing is right, on lollipop 5.1 the "systdm update" on you settings should be disappeared. What os are you using on your pyro?
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
Regarding the update, i did this.

I erased system, data, etc with fastboot on my.pyro, downlaoded the official update from.nvidia and flashed it through fastboot. I booted it into TWRP via fastboot and flashed the nomoreota zip. Then i.erased the recovery. I.booted it (but with wifi switched OFF). I checked if the tegraota was gone and then i turned on the wifi. You must check also in settings: if you tap "system update" and you see a blue screen you are in safe. If.you see the nvidia updater, you are NOT safe and try to delete the tegraota again.

The screenshot shows when youre are safe
[Shield Tablet General] MadMatt89:
It's is on 6.0.1 already, does it still work?

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http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64431114&postcount=110

Is the Rooted Boot Image still correct for my shield tablet on 6.0.1 or is there an easier way to root?

Thanks
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
I have never used this image, sorry. For rooting you can flash SuperSU with twrp
[Shield Tablet General] THEHOLYG0D:
Zero, i live in a place where temperature reaches 45 degree, and 3 hours of non stop Asphalt 8 heats the tablet but till 50,it was just a few not all tablets, gotta love Nvidia
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
50? Its high. Its not risky?
[Shield Tablet General] legendnexus:
Hello everyone,

I was keeping my replacement tablet on the side for a while just to do basic online stuff. I want to update it now, I checked my serial number (replacement one) on the link provided in the first page, it doesnt look affected (?)

it says

"

Next OTA: SHIELD Tablet Software Upgrade 3.1.1 - WiFi

"

Idk if it is a mistake over there since my tablet is LTE not WiFi.

I also tried the broken tablet's serial number, as addressed here it shows "ST-yy"

So my question is, if Iwant to just do the OTA update on the new tablet (the one is not showing ST-yy), should I still do this noota zip? or do you guys think I am safe for good?

I would also like to install the other upcoming OTAs (I believe the last one is MM version for the US- LTE version) do you know if there are any risks to install those OTAs?

Just like anyone in here, of course I dont want to lose my tablet. I root and go custom ROM on the broken one, but I would like to keep this one stock if it is possible.

I appreciate if you guys can help me out whether it is safe or not to proceed with the OTA updates for the new replacement tablet with this information on the serial check "Next OTA: SHIELD Tablet Software Upgrade 3.1.1 - WiFi"

[MENTION=4937137]Bogdacutu[/MENTION], please let me know if you would still need a volunteer serial number to review this case.

Thank you for your responses.
[Shield Tablet General] THEHOLYG0D:
Lol, the killing is of the old Tablet, the one which you got in replacement, the new one it's completely safe, go ahead no need of flashing no more ota zip. Enjoy ????
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
You are right but i read that someone got his replacement tablet killed. I think its a nvidia error
[Shield Tablet General] legendnexus:
So, considering the two comments, is it still safe or not lol?
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
Safe ir not what sorry?
[Shield Tablet General] THEHOLYG0D:
It's safe to take the new tablet online, and flash some custom rom on the old one (y)
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
Yes yes.

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My safe tablet is good
[Shield Tablet General] legendnexus:
Thank you guys, I'm pulling the trigger. Wish me luck!!
[Shield Tablet General] ---[ FoNUS ]---:
Just a little question

I've been thinking.

If I don't want my tablet killed, isn't the easiest way just to add "ota.nvidia.com" to the porn filter in the router?

Or do the update originate from another source?
[Shield Tablet General] Goodeman:
I managed to unlock my bootloader and get twrp installed on my old device, but it shows no storage is available to mount. Is my device done or is there something else I can do to keep it from being a brick?

EDIT: I left it in TWRP and formatted data, repaired all the filesystems I could, and then it allowed me to adb sideload the Bliss ROM! Somehow the things I did unbricked it!
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
What happened to your old tablet? Bricked why?
[Shield Tablet General] Goodeman:
The ST-yy update was already downloaded and ready to install on the next reboot, because I'd forgotten to turn wifi off. But, the battery of the tablet was low enough that the reboot wouldn't trigger. This let me get into fastboot and unlock the bootloader and install TWRP, even though the update was triggered.
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
I read that the update flashes itself th trough recovery. So i dont recommend to boot your tablet into recovery
[Shield Tablet General] Goodeman:
That's fine and all but the point it that it worked and now my tablet has been saved.
[Shield Tablet General] ste1n:
I flashed 4.1 update manually and haven't connected to wifi yet but when I connect the tablet to my laptop via usb I don't see anything in shield folder it is empty. Is there any other way to find and delete that file?
[Shield Tablet General] spwrobel@gmail.com:
Hi there. I've successfully deleted OTA (have blue update menu) on my recalled device (having it updated to shield 4.1 and 6.0.1 before hand) What procedure should I use to update and remove safely ota on my new device, which was not switched on yet? Don't want to trigger the "ST - yy" and would like to have stock, rooted rom, exactly the same as on old shield.
[Shield Tablet General] topcat36:
The procedure is the same as with the recalled tablet. Manually update to last Android version, remove TegraOTA before connecting to internet.

If the new tablet connects to internet without TegraOTA, the kill switch will not activate.

Sent from my old SHIELD Tablet.
[Shield Tablet General] BlackDave:
Damn it. I was careless when installing 4.2 on my shield and I kinda went on auto-pilot during setup and connected the wifi (what a moron I am). I wanted to keep using this tablet until a good replacement could be found (Shield X1 Tablet or Samsung TAB S3).
[Shield Tablet General] topcat36:
New or recalled ?

Sent from my old SHIELD Tablet.
[Shield Tablet General] spwrobel@gmail.com:
Uhm, In my case the procedure will not be the same, as my replacement shield was not switched on yet, therefore all updates on my recalled were downloaded via tegraOTA, but I got the point, cheers :)

I wasn't sure if I can use the latest stock Android and your reply clears it to me :good: The critical point is: do not go online on both devices before removing OTA, even if the bricking update has not been triggered yet (to be double safe so to speak)

High level process map:

1. Prepare PC & files (Install Java Development Kit, Android SDK and Shield Drives, Download TWRP)

2. Unlock Bootloader

3. Install TWRP

4. Flash via TWRP

5. Remove OTA

6. Wipe and Reset to Factory Settings

7. Root (optional)

Deliverable: System Update (Blue Menu) instead of System Upgrade (Green Menu) as in post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65166814&postcount=1206
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
With "both devices" you mean the pyro tablet and the new ine sent for replacement?
[Shield Tablet General] spwrobel@gmail.com:
Not sure, what pyro stands for, but if pyro=recalled, then yes, I meant pyro :)
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
Yes it means recalled. But why its not safe keeping both tablet online?
[Shield Tablet General] spwrobel@gmail.com:
It is safe to go online on both devices only after you remove nvidiaOTA. Unless you run unofficial ROM, then you are safe anyway
[Shield Tablet General] Isira:
Minimal ADB/Fastboot is a lightweight alternative to installing Java JDK+Android SDK.
[Shield Tablet General] wyy1993:
Does anybody know how to fix a already killed tablet? Just show me APX......
[Shield Tablet General] Isira:
As already answered in your posted question, there is currently no way to recover a tablet that has been kiilled.
[Shield Tablet General] elpadre42:
Hi

I just received a new nvidia shield tablet LTE. I want to give the old one to my girlfriend. The tablet is one the last nvidia update and I don't turn on the new tablet yet.

What is the safer procedure to block the kill switch? Put an alternative ROM or follow the instruction of this post.

I want to use both tablet in the same time with any risks.

Thanks everyone
[Shield Tablet General] topcat36:
Both methods work (custom ROM on the old tab or remove TegraOTA and use stock).

I would suggest manually updating both tabs (via TWRP) to the last stock firmware and remove TegraOTA before going online (on both tablets). That way, both tabs are safe and also do not activate the kill switch.

Sent from my old SHIELD Tablet.
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
I have tegraota active on my new tablet and updated two days ago. Do you think its necessary to delete it?
[Shield Tablet General] topcat36:
Not anymore. If if went online, even once, the kill switch is activated.

Just keep TegraOTA off from your old tab, or is going to be paperweight.

Sent from my old SHIELD Tablet.
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
Yeah ok
[Shield Tablet General] jal3223:
Has anyone that applied the fix (deleting the OTA files) had their tablet deactivated? I have applied the fix and double checked with a root explorer, but I am still nervous about them deactivating it. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
[Shield Tablet General] d-style:
Mine was deactivated after applying the nomoreota zip. But something wierd may have happened to cause it to not fully flash. I'm not sure.
[Shield Tablet General] jal3223:
Bummer. I went in with Titanium Backup to make sure all OTA files were frozen. I also checked the path listed in the op with a root explorer. I guess it would just be safe to keep this guy offline though. I don't have a backup as I bought this one for a good price off of Ebay. Thanks for the info.

Has anyone running a custom AOSP ROM gotten deactivated by chance?
[Shield Tablet General] c5satellite2:
Custom roms should not have an issue unless they are very stockish and still have the ota mechanism. AOSP is safe.
[Shield Tablet General] jal3223:
So there appears to be a serial number changer Xposed module available now. Does anyone feel like this will ensure even more that the OTA is not received? Also, would it interfere with any of Nvidea's apps from working properly if the serial number is altered?
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
I tried. On settings the serial in changed but in the bootloader not
[Shield Tablet General] AlesRoli:
Hi, I think I managed to remove TegraOTA with nomoreota.zip but if I search "tegraota" with ES File Manager it finds something called "system@priv-app@TegraOTA@TegraOTA". What is it and should I deleted it?

How can I see if TegraOTA is deleted to be 100% sure?
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
I think its the tegraota. Try to reflash the zip or manually delete it. You everything is ok your should see a blue screen on update settings of the tab
[Shield Tablet General] AlesRoli:
This is a similar screenshot of what there is in "System Updates" http: // i. Imgur . com /Ia6D2Zz.jpg (remove spaces)

Does it mean that there's no more TegraOTA?
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
Yes
[Shield Tablet General] Bryanx86:
Enable USB debugging in developer options
[Shield Tablet General] pt79:
Does not look like the script worked

If you look at the nomoreota.zip it deletes the following

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP", "/system");
delete("/system/app/TegraOTA.apk");
delete("/system/priv-app/TegraOTA.apk");
delete_recursive("/system/app/TegraOTA");
delete_recursive("/system/priv-app/TegraOTA");
ui_print("Deleted TegraOTA");

You are saying you have system@priv-app@TegraOTA@TegraOTA which was supposed to be deleted by the script
[Shield Tablet General] cosmy:
Hi guys, I got my replacement tablet last year but I didn't power it up till now, my old tablet is up to date with all the updates from nvidia which is 6.01, I turned off the wifi, rooted and installed nomoreota.zip. I checked the update settings page, blue page instead of the regular one green is showing which mean is safe. I powered up for the first time the new tablet (android 5.1.1) without going online, rooted, install the nomoreota.zip and the update setting page was gone which I read is good. I checked online if the kill switch has been trigger and all shown ok. All this happen 2 days ago, yesterday no kill switch but today when I checked online the kill switch is trigger for the old tablet even the update page is blue. I turned off the wifi immediately, done a restart and its still power on.

Is it safe to go online now with the old tablet?

How the kill switch was been trigger is I installed the nomoreota.zip on both tablets and the update settings page is blue?
[Shield Tablet General] topcat36:
Did you by any chance checked the new tablet code on Bogdacutu page ?

I am not sure (maybe Bogdacutu can tell us) but I think his page is checking on the same server TegraOTA is checking. If you search there your new tablet (replacement) SN, you might activate the killsswitch, same as TegraOTA would. That sure sux !

Sent from my old SHIELD Tablet.
[Shield Tablet General] cosmy:
Yes I did search for both tablets driven by curiosity. (curiosity killed the cat :))
[Shield Tablet General] topcat36:
I took a safer route: use old tablet until it breaks down. Then open the new tablet.

Sent from my old SHIELD Tablet.
[Shield Tablet General] post_ex0dus:
safe?

Hey everybody, i got a question

I got an shield (LTE) from a friend which has a custom rom installed (XOSP), he bought that on ebay.

I checked its serial number and the page says

"Next OTA: SHIELD Tablet Software Upgrade 3.1.1 - WiFi"

so is it safe to install the original rom? because it does not say "ST - yy"...

thank you very much!
[Shield Tablet General] cosmy:
If it show that it should be safe even on stock but to be sure keep it on custom
[Shield Tablet General] post_ex0dus:
Wow that was a quick answer, thank you very much! But the custom rom has some bugs.. no LTE, no sound on HDMI etc.

How come I cant just get the newest original rom, and delete delete TegraOTA like stated in the first post?

Again, a big THANKS!
[Shield Tablet General] Paharsahath JG:
Whats the problem?
[Shield Tablet General] lafester:
I just got one off ebay as well, also 32gb lte model. Left wifi off, checked battery and found y01 so I started recall process. I was able to complete all the steps so does that mean the previous owner never submitted a claim? Also checked to see if the kill switch has been sent and it has not.

Just to be safe I will follow the steps here but I would like to know for sure if this is a pyro or not.

edit -

- successfully unlocked bootloader

- flashed 4.2

- flashed twrp

- rebooted into twrp and adb sideload nomoreota.zip and su.zip
[Shield Tablet General] pt79:
We are not sure if it is safe or not

Safest option

load custom ROM

We hope is safe option

no internet connection

factory reset

load TWRP

load stock-rom

remove OTA (via script or by hand)

boot to stock rom and setup device as normal (do not connect to internet)

confirm system update screen is blue

If system update is blue you *should* be ok to connect to internet

Use as normal and hope nothing happens.

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[Shield Tablet General] P00r:
Bogdacutu, I would like to suggest you put a version on nomoreota.zip since you distributed and older version deleting only /system/app/TegraOTA.apk and not /system/priv-app/TegraOTA.apk

I had an old copy on my shield (I was sure I had downloaded the latest one recently!) After updating the damn thing was running in the background when I went to check the update screen :confused:

Good thing I had blocked nvdia ota web address in my router. Should have been more cautious but a version would be nice :)
[Shield Tablet General] ---[ FoNUS ]---:
Can you please specify the nvidia ota web adress so that i know what to block.

And by the way, woldnt it be easier and just hack the TegraOTA app so that it does nothing and then just update the Tegraota app so that i does nothing but replace the old one?
[Shield Tablet General] Isira:
The latest version of nomoreota, which apparently was last updated on Jan 11, does try to delete TegraOTA from both /system/app/ and /system/priv-app/. This is the code from the first post.

delete("/system/app/TegraOTA.apk");
delete("/system/priv-app/TegraOTA.apk");
delete_recursive("/system/app/TegraOTA");
delete_recursive("/system/priv-app/TegraOTA");

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It's dangerous to block the update website from your router. Once you take it outside your home, you risk the updater doing a check when you're traveling and getting your tablet killed.

I don't know what you mean by hack, but you only need to properly delete TegraOTA to remove the update mechanism.

If TegraOTA was successfully removed, there would be no update functionality on on Lollipop, and on Marshmallow the system upgrade functionality would be named "System updates", whereas it would be named "System upgrade" if TegraOTA was still active. System updates function is the Google updater that is blue in color, but doesn't do anything on our tablets. System upgrade is the NVIDIA updater that is green in color.
[Shield Tablet General] ---[ FoNUS ]---:
I dont know **** about Androids, It's possible that there is some software checks that have to be circumvented, but i doubt it.

O.K. Let me tell you how we ,fast and dirty, would do it in the 90:s. Not on Android devices thogh...

1. Unpack the apk.

2. dissasemble the code.

3. With a bit o luck you dont even need to dissasemble it. Just use your trusty old hexeditor and replace the version number and the adress the program uses for downloading updates to an adress of your choice. That way you can choose witch updates your device recieves..

4. Assemble

5 Install.

But you dont think that way any more do you.... There would be no need too root, its totally reverseable, well, the pros outways the cons.
[Shield Tablet General] lafester:
Or... Just delete it.
[Shield Tablet General] Dragon89o:
Okay, so I may get this figured out before I get a response but in case I don't I figured I'd make a post just since it's been about 3-4 years since I'v messed with unlocking bootloaders, installing custom recoverys, and rooting.

So here is where I am currently. Both tablets have never been connected to wifi before. They are both pretty much fresh out of the box. I am entering the process about half way. My wife started the process but has been busy and hasn't had a chance to finish. Right now it does have TWRP installed and currently has no operating system installed. I'm looking to install a custom rom to avoid any chances of this tablet bricking.

So my questions are.

1) What is currently the best rom (least buggy, closest to stock android, full featured rom)

2) Once I get the custom rom installed if I install the nvidia apk files they hadd preinstalled before to do the mirroring for gaming does that have any risk of them pushing the OTA kill switch through?

3) My tablet I assume already had it's bootloader unlocked since it has the custom recovery installed but I'd assume it hasn't been rooted yet due to lack of an operating system.

4) Since I am installing a custom rom and the tablet has had a factory reset do I need to worry about removing any files? I mean it won't have anything I need to worry about since they have already been deleted right?

Right now I was trying to flash the custom rom but it wasn't working. Is it because my tablet currently has no operating system?
[Shield Tablet General] topcat36:
How did you manage to remove the OS (Android) from the tabs ? They come in the box with the firmware installed.

Custom ROMs have no Nvidia apps and no TegraOTA, so you have no problem with the kill switch.

Sent from my old SHIELD Tablet.
[Shield Tablet General] Dragon89o:
Think it was some time during the process when I was in TWRP and wiping information the Android OS got wiped. Also now it looks like I may be in an even worse position then before. I was considering just flashing the stock android firmware that came with the tablet off the nvidia website but was concerned they would of bundled the kill switch into it. So while trying to flash cyanogenmod I ended up flashing their recovery over TWRP. So now I only seem to have cyanogenmod recovery and don't have TWRP anymore or a back up.

What is the next step? Looks like I can "apply update" via ADB or sdcard. Does that mean I can still flash a rom or the stock firmware that way? Anyone have any fixes for this situation lol?
[Shield Tablet General] lafester:
Just flash twrp again. I haven't tried any custom Roms yet as they do not have HDMI out working properly.
[Shield Tablet General] Dragon89o:
Don't know why I haven't thought of that. Guess it's the hour. I'm currently clearing up a SD card to use. I was just going to try to flash cyanogenmod from cyanogenmod recovery. I guess I could flash twrp from cyanogenmod recovery? Anyone have any experience with cyanogenmod recovery if it has any limitations over TWRP?

So it looks like I can't simply pop in a sd card and try and flash anything off of it when using cyanogenmod's recovery. Says failed to mount sd card. I can also update via ADB but will it even work since there isn't android on my tablet? What are my options?
[Shield Tablet General] sherichander:
I insatalled TWRP and rooted my device. Then used the FileManager to delete the TergaOTA.apk from /system/priv-app/TegraOTA folder. I could't find the file anywhere else. Should I still use the zip to delete the file or would it be OK?
[Shield Tablet General] ---[ FoNUS ]---:
Well, you cant "just delete it" can you?

Youll have to root the device to delete a system file, please correct me if I'm wrong.

What you can do is update it with a homemade version of the app that does nothing.

Not everyone is comfortable with rooting devices but everyone can install an app.