[Q] How can I remove OTA update notification?

44-RON · Jun 5, 2014

Hi guys!
Is there a way to remove the annoying notification of the 4.4.3 update?
I have no problems with the update itself, but I'm using a Custom ROM (CM11).
I've tried disabling notifications for Google Services Framework and com.lge.update and freezing com.lge.update with Titanium.
None of these worked...
Do you guys now a way to disable it?

Thanks in advance
Aaron

MasterTec · Jun 6, 2014

44-RON said:
Hi guys!
Is there a way to remove the annoying notification of the 4.4.3 update?
I have no problems with the update itself, but I'm using a Custom ROM (CM11).
I've tried disabling notifications for Google Services Framework and com.lge.update and freezing com.lge.update with Titanium.
None of these worked...
Do you guys now a way to disable it?

Thanks in advance
Aaron

I'm in the same boat... running CM11 M6. I got an error notification for the 4.4.3 update last night stating that it couldn't download (I'm assuming because of running CM). Today at lunch I was having problems with LTE connectivity so I rebooted and it worked then. Found out a few hours later that after I rebooted my phone used over 500MB of data even though I wasn't using it and my battery drained down quite a bit as well.

My cell provider shows I've used that much data but my phone doesn't. My guess is that it's trying to constantly download the update? Yet I can't find any way to turn this off.

Thanks for any help you guys can give!

Aerowinder · Jun 6, 2014

MasterTec said:
I'm in the same boat... running CM11 M6. I got an error notification for the 4.4.3 update last night stating that it couldn't download (I'm assuming because of running CM). Today at lunch I was having problems with LTE connectivity so I rebooted and it worked then. Found out a few hours later that after I rebooted my phone used over 500MB of data even though I wasn't using it and my battery drained down quite a bit as well.

My cell provider shows I've used that much data but my phone doesn't. My guess is that it's trying to constantly download the update? Yet I can't find any way to turn this off.

Thanks for any help you guys can give!

44-RON said:
Hi guys!
Is there a way to remove the annoying notification of the 4.4.3 update?
I have no problems with the update itself, but I'm using a Custom ROM (CM11).
I've tried disabling notifications for Google Services Framework and com.lge.update and freezing com.lge.update with Titanium.
None of these worked...
Do you guys now a way to disable it?

Thanks in advance
Aaron

Navigate: /system/etc/security
Rename: "otacerts.zip" to "otacerts.zip.bak
Reboot.

DualSportDad · Jun 6, 2014

Aerowinder said:
Navigate: /system/etc/security
Rename: "otacerts.zip" to "otacerts.zip.bak
Reboot.

Tried this and it didn't work.

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Aerowinder · Jun 6, 2014

DualSportDad said:
Tried this and it didn't work.

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Check /data/fota or /cache/fota for the downloaded update, rename folder (+otacerts.zip), reboot again. Fixed now? This method used to work. Maybe it no longer does.

DualSportDad · Jun 6, 2014

Aerowinder said:
Check /data/fota or /cache/fota for the downloaded update, rename folder (+otacerts.zip), reboot again. Fixed now? This method used to work. Maybe it no longer does.

Both folders show that they are empty.

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mistahseller · Jun 6, 2014

DualSportDad said:
Both folders show that they are empty.

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Whatever file explorer you are using you may have to allow it to see "hidden files" or grant root access or possibly both.

alissa7 · Jun 6, 2014

I'm having the same issue as well, except I didn't download the update. I've tried renaming the cert to .bak, rebooted, and no go. Then I took the whole damn cert file and moved it to my downloads folder, cleared Google system framework data, and rebooted. It's been about 5 minutes with no pop up, but I'm not holding my breath.

I've also heard that changing a line in your build.prop tricks the updater into thinking you already have 4.4.3, but I don't what what it is that needs to be changed...

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44-RON · Jun 6, 2014

mistahseller said:
Whatever file explorer you are using you may have to allow it to see "hidden files" or grant root access or possibly both.

I don't even see these folders.
I have hidden files enabled in Solid Explorer :/
I've tried everything posted here, rebooted around 5 times, but it's still showing up.
Are you guys sure that otacerts.zip is responsible for the upfate message?
I even tried moving it into my download folder (after the .bak method doesn't worked), but I still have the notification...
Which is the system app, that searches for updates? I thought it's com.lge.update, but it seems that it's not.
We should try to freeze / uninstall that with Titanium. :/

mistahseller · Jun 6, 2014

You can also use ongoing system notification blocker to get rid of the update constantly being shown.

DualSportDad · Jun 6, 2014

Thanks guys I got it. After renaming the above mentioned folder I cleared Google framework and the notification is gone.

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DncnSharp · Jun 7, 2014

I'm not sure why anyone has stated this and I realize that the problem has already been solved, but this can easily be fixed using Developer Options in CM11

1) Go to settings> about phone
2) Scroll all the way down to build number and repeatedly tap it until it says something along the lines of "You are now a developer"
3) Go back to settings then go to developer options
4) A little less than halfway down is an option called 'Development shortcut'. Tick that box

Now, you can get rid of any pesky notification that can't be swiped away. Simply tap and hold it, then select 'Force close'. This works with any apps running in the background by doing the same thing from the app switcher. Hope this helps!

djthebogan · Jun 8, 2014

I just cleared data on Google services framework and haven't had the notification popup yet. Have rebooted a couple times, so far so good. Been about 6hours.

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djthebogan · Jun 8, 2014

Nvm, about 12 hours in it popped back up

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Elluel · Jun 8, 2014

A few days ago I accidentally got rid of it by tapping the download button for no reason (I'm on a custom ROM), then rebooting right after. Hasn't come up since LOL.

Robin0_0Hood · Jun 8, 2014

Dude,

That sucks! When I had my Galaxy S3...the update notification made me very mad. Did you try the the other way of doing it (mentioned in the earlier of this forum)?

RH

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El Daddy · Jun 8, 2014

In your build.prop find the ro.build.fingerprint line. Change it to this:

ro.build.fingerprint=google/hammerhead/hammerhead:4.4.3/KTU84M/1158763:user/release-keys

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nein7three · Jun 11, 2014

I cleared the framework cache and data and it gives me the error where play store cant load, so then i have to go delete my google accounts and reinput them. And then the notification comes back after 12 hrs or so.

jhonyDroid · Jul 2, 2014

I followed the steps on this other related thread and it worked for me.

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/to-disable-ota-update-service-t2779497

johnaaronrose · May 26, 2015

Disable working

Above rename method did not work for me on rooted Nexus 10. I followed tutorial which worked at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZvN7SiteA

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