OTA update on Rezound

[DaDroidDude]

OK so now the firmware update is downloading and installing every day again.

I reboot every day before bed so I have a fresh os the next day.

The download begins after said reboot.

I am rooted but I haven't uninstalled or frozen anything as far as I remember.

Ideas?

B
Loving my rooted bloatfree Rezound!

 

[DaDroidDude]

Update.
This one is different.
It prompted me then rebooted into recovery.
It then tried to install something that failed.
I got the error
E error in
/cache/fumo/OTAPkg/zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted.

I then have to manually reboot.

I did install Amon Ra recovery as part of the root process.

Any idea what's wrong or how to fix it?

Thanks.

B
Loving my rooted bloatfree Rezound!

 

[MrSmith317]

First, the daily reboot probably isn't necessary and it also tells the OS to try to update again. I'd say deny the OTA and don't reboot it you can help it. As best as I remember nobody ever figured out how to stop the OTA other than using a ROM.

 

[HowardZ]

I use Titanium Backup to freeze the "Updater" app.
On my older Droid-X this was the way to avoid all OTA updates on a Droid X.

I have not (yet) received any notices of any OTAs on my HTC Rezound.

I am currently on 2.01.605.11 2.3.4 which came installed on the phone when I received it from Verizon.

Regards,
Howard

 

[MrSmith317]

I use Titanium Backup to freeze the "Updater" app.
On my older Droid-X this was the way to avoid all OTA updates on a Droid X.

I have not (yet) received any notices of any OTAs on my HTC Rezound.

I am currently on 2.01.605.11 2.3.4 which came installed on the phone when I received it from Verizon.

Regards,
Howard

That's the January OTA.

 

[DaDroidDude]

That's the January OTA.

Alright.
How do I get it to finish the job?

Thanks.

B
Loving my rooted bloatfree Rezound!

 

[HowardZ]

Well,

One way is to download from Scott the latest stock ROM - the RUU exe file.
Stock ROMS - Downloads - Scott's ROMS

Oops, Scott doesn't have the latest RUU as an exe file.
It is two zip files (the kernel is a separate zip file).

You'd definitely go back to factory defaults.

Personally, I've never done it.

I bet Mr. Smith has a better idea.

Howard

 

[DaDroidDude]

Well,

One way is to download from Scott the latest stock ROM

You'd definitely go back to factory defaults.

Howard

Doesn't wiping and reinstalling from the Amon Ra recovery put the Rezound back to factory specs?
It seems like it does.

B
Loving my rooted bloatfree Rezound!

 

[MrSmith317]

Doesn't wiping and reinstalling from the Amon Ra recovery put the Rezound back to factory specs?
It seems like it does.

B
Loving my rooted bloatfree Rezound!

Nope. You can actually pull recovery.img from an RUU zip and flash it over AmonRa. This will give you back stock recovery. Problem being that it has to match your current firmware. So if you're on stock GB, then you should be able to get it from Scottsroms.com . Once you do this it should let you complete the OTA if you want. I don't remember if it lets you do this unlocked or if you need to relock... Either way, you have this path, or go down the ROM'ing rabbit hole.

 

[DaDroidDude]

Either way, you have this path, or go down the ROM'ing rabbit hole.

Hey, thank you, Sir.

Speaking of the ROMing rabbit hole

I finally learned and installed custom ROMs on my D1 and like it fine.
I'm hesitant to do that with the Rezound because it's so new, though certainly it will be outdated soon if not already.

Do we know yet if custom ICS ROMs are as good as the Verizon/Google version will be?
I've heard that installing a custom ROM will void my warranty.
Have I done that already by rooting my phone?

Thanks
B

 

[HowardZ]

Nope. You can actually pull recovery.img from an RUU zip and flash it over AmonRa. This will give you back stock recovery. Problem being that it has to match your current firmware. So if you're on stock GB, then you should be able to get it from Scottsroms.com . Once you do this it should let you complete the OTA if you want. I don't remember if it lets you do this unlocked or if you need to relock... Either way, you have this path, or go down the ROM'ing rabbit hole.

Mr. Smith,

Now you've got me worried.
I downloaded a stock recovery file before I changed the phone to use Ramon RA recovery.
I figure someday I might want to take an OTA update.
Then I'd put back the stock recovery and relock the bootloader.

Now I am wondering if I have the right stock recovery for the latest 2.01.605.11 2.3.4 system?

Howard

 

[MrSmith317]

Hey, thank you, Sir.

Speaking of the ROMing rabbit hole

I finally learned and installed custom ROMs on my D1 and like it fine.
I'm hesitant to do that with the Rezound because it's so new, though certainly it will be outdated soon if not already.

Do we know yet if custom ICS ROMs are as good as the Verizon/Google version will be?
I've heard that installing a custom ROM will void my warranty.
Have I done that already by rooting my phone?

Thanks
B

The dreaded "Did this void my warranty" needs it's own thread lol. Yes you've voided your warranty for anything caused by unlocking which would include rooting and ROM'ing. Factory defects are still covered. I personally think our ICS ROMs are better than what we'll get from HTC/Verizon. We have Sense 4 ROMs, we have Desensed ROMs, basically we have stuff that they won't give us. So ... you decide.

 

[MrSmith317]

Mr. Smith,

Now you've got me worried.
I downloaded a stock recovery file before I changed the phone to use Ramon RA recovery.
I figure someday I might want to take an OTA update.
Then I'd put back the stock recovery and relock the bootloader.

Now I am wondering if I have the right stock recovery for the latest 2.01.605.11 2.3.4 system?

Howard

I didn't mean to worry you.. If you have the RUU that matches your version number then you're cool. Here's the link from Scottsroms.com
[ZIP] - RUU_Vigor_VERIZON_WWE_1.02.605.6 - Downloads - Scott's ROMS

 

[DaDroidDude]

I personally think our ICS ROMs are better than what we'll get from HTC/Verizon. We have Sense 4 ROMs, we have Desensed ROMs, basically we have stuff that they won't give us. So ... you decide.

And, of course, debloated which we cannot get from Verizon.
Correct?

If I install yours
1 - Can I contribute to your efforts?
2 - Will Verizon still try to push the OTA to me?
3 - Can I go back to factory specs and take Verizon's OTA if I so choose?

Thank you, Sir, for your time and efforts.

B

 

[jcardona1]

Reading this thread has me a little concerned since I just unlocked/rooted/de-bloated my phone. Anybody know what will happen when the ICS OTAs come out? Will I even receive the update? Will it ruin anything? At this point I don't really care about getting an official update. Once it comes out I'll just install one of the new ROMs which will probably be better anyways. Right now I'm on the stock ROM, and just manually deleted a bunch of files. I don't even have the "Software Update" option in my Settings menu.

Here's what I removed:

AdobeReader.apk
ba-syncservice-app-signed.apk
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk
Blockbuster.apk
BlueSky.apk
BooksPhone.apk
Burgundy.apk
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
com.htc.FriendStream3DWidget.apk
com.htc.htcmsgwidgets3d.apk
com.htc.idlescreen_SN.apk
com.htc.MusicWidget.apk
com.htc.Sync3DWidget.apk
com.htc.Task3DWidget.apk
com.htc.TrendsWidget.apk
com.htc.Twitter3DWidget.apk
com.mobitv.client.nfl2010.apk
DFPI.apk
DMPortRead.apk
DockMode.apk
DrmProvider.apk
EPST.apk
FieldTrial.apk
FlashLitePlugin.apk
Flickr.apk
FriendStream.apk
fusion.apk
FusionStockWidget.apk
GSD.apk
HomePersonalize.apk
HTC_Diopen.apk
HTC_IME.apk
htc_vmm_hux.apk
HtcAutoRotateWidget.apk
HtcBackgroundDataWidget.apk
htcbookmarkwidget3d.apk
HtcCalculatorWidget.apk
htccalendarwidgets3d.apk
HtcCarPanel.apk
HtcCdmaMccProvider.apk
HtcClock3DWidget.apk
HtcCompressViewer.apk
HtcConnectedMedia.apk
htccontactwidgets3D.apk
HtcCOTAClient.apk
HtcDataRoamingWidget.apk
HtcDataStripWidget.apk
HtcDLNAMiddleLayer.apk
HtcDm.apk
HtcDMC.apk
HtcDmSettingsPlugin.apk
HtcFacebook.apk
HtcFacebookChat.apk
HtcFacebookChatWidget.apk
HtcFeedback.apk
HtcFootprints.apk
HtcFootprintsWidget3d.apk
HtcGreader.apk
HtcGreaderWidget.apk
HtcImageWallpaper.apk
HTCLivewallpaperStreak.apk
HtcLockScreen.apk
htcmailwidgets3d.apk
HTCMediaAutoUploadSetting.apk
HtcMediaCacheService.apk
HtcMIM.apk
HtcMimWidget.apk
HtcPhotoWidget.apk
HtcPowerSaverWidget.apk
HtcPowerStripWidget.apk
HtcProfileWidget.apk
HtcResetNotify.apk
HtcRingtoneTrimmer.apk
HtcRingtoneWidget.apk
HtcScreenBrightnessWidget.apk
HtcScreenTimeoutWidget.apk
htcsettingwidgets.apk
HTCSetupWizard.apk
HtcSoundRecorder.apk
HtcSSOClient.apk
HTCSync.apk
HtcTwitter.apk
HtcVideoPlayer.apk
htcwatchwidget3d.apk
HtcWeather3DWidget.apk
HtcWeatherWallpaper.apk
Idlescreen_Base.apk
idlescreen_photo.apk
idlescreen_shortcut.apk
IdleScreen_Stock.apk
IdleScreen_Weather.apk
Install_flash_player.apk
JETCET_PRINT.apk
JETCET_PRINT_Resources.apk
KeyChain.apk
Kindle.apk
LMW.apk
Mode10Wallpapers.apk
MyReportAgent.apk
MySketcher.apk
MyTask.apk
MyVerizon.apk
NewBayService-market.apk
NewBayService.apk
nfshp-signed-1.0.13.apk
NoiseField.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
picasapryramid.apk
PlusOne.apk
PolarisOffice.apk
PrivInit.apk
Protips.apk
qospermission.apk
RebootWarningWin.apk
Rosie.apk
SDCardWizard.apk
securesettingspermission.apk
SetupWizard.apk
slackerradio.apk
Stk.apk
Stock.apk
Street.apk
Talk.apk
Talk2.apk
talkback.apk
TetheringGuard.apk
TrimIt.apk
VerizonSSOEngine.apk
verizonWave.apk
VVM.apk
VzNav.apk
VzWBAClient.apk
VZWInstaller.apk
VzwLBSPerm.apk
WatchApp.apk
Weather.apk
WeatherLiveWallpaper.apk
WeatherProvider.apk
WeatherSyncProvider.apk
WeatherVideo.apk
WifiRouter.apk