AT&T OTA update strips Universal Search feature
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I have no idea. A dev would know better. I am not seeing much else different after 30 minutes of playing with it.
Nope, no brightness toggle in pull down.
So far from what I can see, it has a new kernel, Modem, and removed the universal search feature.
So, would installing this apk (on a rooted device), restore the universal function?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28547185&postcount=19
Or is that specific to Sprint? I found it in the Sprint thread talking about the "security" update from Sprint that also stripped their Google Search function down.
Didn't want to put this in a development section since I am not a dev but wanted to share.
This morning I received an OTA updated on my I747, that Updated my kernel and Modem. I went from UCLEM to UCLG1
Here is what changed
Old Medem and Kernel
New kernel and Modem
ummm....maybe I'm missing something but I don't see a single difference between your old and new screenshots...
ummm....maybe I'm missing something but I don't see a single difference between your old and new screenshots...
Me either....
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Opps give me a sec, Ill update first post. I didnt name the files in photobucket haha
Here it is
Here it is
Can someone confirm that you can just install the Google search apk after the update and get local search back like the Sprint people are saying is possible
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So, since this "update" didn't include any of the bug fixes or new features that the international got, and only RIPPED out the search device feature to appease Apple, I see ZERO reason to update. I'll be staying on my rooted UCALEM stock for a while (until CM10 draws its first breath)
On another note, before I go looking, does someone know how to permanently ignore the update notifications if you choose to postpone?
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On another note, before I go looking, does someone know how to permanently ignore the update notifications if you choose to postpone?
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I believe you freeze device management through titanium back-up.
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Did you install CWM (a customer recovery) after your stock root? If you did you can just install this:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1732039
Then just remove the update service from the phone using Aroma. If ever ready/want to install an available over the air update just revert back to UCLEM stock rom and your update service will be re-installed. That's what I did.
What he said...
Get TiBu and freeze every single at&t app you have. I also froze anything with Samsung on it to including kies.
Unless an update is critical I never update cuz it's usually after the fact you find out "they took away my root..."
"they removed what? "...etc. etc .
My phone. My way.
Get TiBu and freeze every single at&t app you have. I also froze anything with Samsung on it to including kies.
Unless an update is critical I never update cuz it's usually after the fact you find out "they took away my root..."
"they removed what? "...etc. etc .
My phone. My way.
Yeah, thanks. I've already frozen just about every bloatapp except SVoice and KiesAir, but I'll go freeze this now and thaw it out to check again later if needbe.
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I'm not sure, but depending on how you installed it it may be able to remain after reboot. For example, if you installed it like any other application (i.e. From your phone) the application was installed in your data folder. But, if you tried installing the apk using adb to your system folder it might hold thru reboot. I could be wrong but give it a try it might work
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Hey.... How did you get the weather in your notification bar?
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Is there a way to flash the kernel and baseband from this OTA only? Assuming they might provide improvements.
That sucks they removed the universal search function on this update. I ain't updating mine! I paid for it and they can't take that away!
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4CWM-flashable version of OTA leaving Universal Search
I put together a CWM-flashable version of the OTA that preserves root and doesn't remove Universal Search.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=17688262Pulled from Sprint GS3 forum. Installed on my phone after update via Root Explorer. Backed up the non-universal search apk and Copy Pasted the universal search apk into /system/app and fixed permission, then a reboot. Works perfectly
Somebody could pull a copy of the apk from at&t GS3 version and post it here, but im guessing it's the same (Sprint version is 1.4.1.338691). Is it the same for AT&T? Forgot to check and do that myself.2
Yes, you are still able to root after the update. I rooted and installed aokp then Odin back to stock.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium1Surely this is a class-action in the making? People purchase product with a specific feature set, feature is later removed. Now, it might be cheaper than fighting with Apple, or might be enforced by the courts, but it doesn't change the fact that something you paid for has been taken away.1OK,
Rooted, protected with OTA Rootkeeper, and flashed stock recovery. Got the update installed and OTA Rootkeeper restored root. Happyface.
(doesn't fix standby reporting bug)
