Sunday, July 19, 2009

OTAs in JFv1.51

If you are on the US or EU versions of JFv1.51, you'll likely get an OTA update notification soon, if you haven't already. I had accidentally left in the otacerts.zip file, which allows OTAs to be downloaded and verified.

For now, there are a few possible work arounds.

1. delete the otacerts.zip file manually. The file is at /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip  But keep in mind if you use this method your phone will continuously re-down the OTA and try to verify it, which is bad on your bandwidth usage and your battery life

2. Replace /system/build.prop on your phone with the one from the ADP1 version of JFv1.51

3. chmod 000 the OTA file in /cache (unconfirmed solution, but is likely to work)

Or you can ignore the popups for now, and wait for my new release based on the new update (CRC1). I promise to "disable" the OTA mechanisms in a better way than simply deleting otacerts.zip :). I should be able to get something out soon (next few days)

In the meantime, even if you accidentally hit "accept" on the popup, it won't be able to install the update when it gets into recovery, so you aren't at risk of losing root access.
Posted by JesusFreke at 6:08 AM
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64 comments:

  1. RobJuly 19, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Hey JF great to read an Android update from you, any chance of some details of what the update will contain? All the best, Rob.

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  2. gharibJuly 19, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    thanks for the heads up

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  3. lbluckJuly 19, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    sweet I was wondering about that update

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  4. YahrghrrJuly 19, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Will there be an update for the 1.51 ADP builds with the latest security update?

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  5. HippoManJuly 19, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Thanks for the explanation!

    Question: is there a place where we can download just the /system/build.prop file from the ADP1 version of JFv1.51?

    It's not a big deal for me if there isn't such a place. I'm just trying to save some effort, if possible. If not, I'll just wait for the CRC1 update.

    Oh, another question: I presume that the CRC1 update will be available for installation via JFUpdater, correct?

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  6. NateJuly 20, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    JF: Thanks again for all your hard work.

    Just because I'm curious, do we know for sure its an attempt to close root?

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  7. GreggJuly 20, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    Thanks for the update, I'll be watching for CRC1 .... it will be available via JFUpdater right ... ?

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  8. onemorehourJuly 20, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    If it's not too much trouble, maybe you could include the following patch to fix a bug that was introduced in the 1.5 update:

    https://review.source.android.com/#change,9780

    (certain official HTC multifunction audio adapters stopped working with the 1.5 release!)

    Not sure if this patch was already included in this latest update.

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  9. kriszJuly 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    @HippoMan:
    The build.prop file out of the JFv1.51_CRB43-ADP_BuildEnvironment.tar.gz archive:
    http://www.files.to/get/733234/wa5pny6i1a

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  10. temarcJuly 20, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Option #3, no joy. I'll wait for the true update, and keep hit that annoying "Install Later" button.

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  11. MichaelSFJuly 20, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    I went to a Site that had the update, that I download but did not install since I am waiting to see what JF does.
    But I downloaded it just to do it, what can I say.

    Maybe I did not do it right, but the update file is less than 1MB.

    And from what I read it's nothing major, just some security fixes. So I look at it as more of a patch, and a small one at that.

    But I saw this all in passing when looking to install HTC Hero on my G1. (That I am doing tonight. Wish me luck. LOL. I can't leave the phone alone. I have had Cupcake for a couple months and I am already being unfaithful.)

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  12. Dave L.July 21, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    What if it's doing the constant re-download thing without otacerts having been removed? Is there any way to stop that?

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  13. LJuly 21, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Since a new build will be forthcoming for CRC1, could you slip in the -noatime mount option for the sdcard mount code in runme.sh? Thanks!

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  14. BritSwedeGuyJuly 21, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    MichaelSF - A friend installed the Hero OS on his ADP, he said it looked very impressive but felt buggy - possibly due to the dev phone having less CPU and RAM than the Hero.

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  15. NateJuly 22, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    So, a couple of interesting additions.
    doing a chmod 000 /cache/*.zip seems to help.

    Until you reboot. Then, it seems to reset the permissions to make it a readable file, and then the update wants to apply

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  16. JeffJuly 23, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    JF and anyone else who knows a damn- I had my friend root my phone back in May so I could get the ADP 1.5 early, and now he's left Berkeley working in Seattle (hmm for who i wonder). I did an update from "dream_devphone-userdebug 1.5 CRB21 147201 test keys" to JF1.51US last night. I did not wipe the phone before the update.
    I just noticed that my dialer doesn't work anymore- it force closes whenever I try to call someone- anyone (HELP ME JESUSF!) know how to fix this or where I can get a new dialer app? Should I just wait until the next build (hopefully no one calls me in between)????

    thanks

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  17. DannyJuly 24, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    Hey all, I tried just downloading the build.prop from krisz's post and zipping it with the package but applying the update fails.

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  18. DanJuly 24, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    That would be a welcome modification to help reduce the number of unnecessary writes to SD media.

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  19. Chosen_one1July 25, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    I just rooted today and used your build cupcake build crb43 ..runs sweet and all ..... when is the update for the new one coming (crc1) or did it drop already ....

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  20. wonderworldJuly 26, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    Hey JF, great work. Could you consider to add the FUSE-kernel module to your next release, because that would allow the use of sshfs, smbfs, ftpfs and so on, making exchanging files to android very easy....

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  21. jfJuly 26, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    # pwd
    /system/modules
    # find | grep fuse
    ./2.6.27-00392-g8312baf/kernel/fs/fuse
    ./2.6.27-00392-g8312baf/kernel/fs/fuse/fuse.ko

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  22. RegJuly 26, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Hey Nate / JF,

    Even with the chmod command no joy even between reboots. Probably because the file no longer shows in /cache/... where else would the OS store it? Or can I not see it because I removed my own permissions?

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  23. RegJuly 26, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Danny,

    I donlt think the update feature works that way. There is usually something that has to tell the update program what to replace / swap and where to...

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  24. darrenJuly 27, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    hey Jf quick question i know u have something new comin out which is great im a prode supporter of ur roms but i have one problem with it, and i know u can fix it please can u optimize the volume for the speaker it's so low. i tried the hero rom and the ringer was so high and clear. so im askin please please can u make it high and again thanx a bunch for ur hard work people like u is why i love phones.

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  25. RithyJuly 28, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    When will the CRC1 US, EU, ADP be released? It's been over a week. I'm not trying to rush you, I'm just wondering hehe.

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  26. FelixJuly 28, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    It would also be nice to see the auto mount option instead of ext2. This would help greatly with the ext3 apps2sd partitions most people are using.

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  27. garok89July 28, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    any clue to when the update will be ready? tnx

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  28. spJuly 28, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I just came around to root my phone and install JF. Kudos to you for making your firmware builds available. They are working perfectly and the multitouch features are neat. I am really impressed.

    So thank you and keep up the good work!

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  29. Paul Monroe JrJuly 29, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    JF I think you're great for the modified OS, I was wondering if with your CRC build of the ADP 1.51 would you be including any bug fixes? At one point I was flashing my phone with ADP 1.51 once a week because I would get random bugs maybe a week or so after installing. Some examples : force closing (my browser, the market app, other random programs), I would tap on or open something up and it wouldn't open, various bugs that seem like stability issues. I wanted to have the U.S. 1.51 build, but that build is un-stable still, which is why I am using ADP 1.51. When I had the U.S. Cupcake 1.51 build after about a week of use it would force close everything. Sometimes a restart would fix the problem most times it wouldn't. I was just wondering if you fix bugs in the builds because I love your work. I had a whole nother build (not a JF build) when I first rooted my G1 which was completely un-usable so I'm not trying to be critical, I was just wondering. Thanks!!

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  30. RegJuly 29, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Update....
    1. Go to terminal emulator
    2. chmod 111 cache/*.zip
    3. cd cache/
    4. ls
    5. rm {filename listed above will have 'signed' in it}.zip

    This made the annoying pop up go away for me... for two days now. I think this will work till OTA pushes the update to the phone again.

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  31. FelixJuly 29, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Could you also please add the auto mount option for the ext partition on SD? In current images this is still ext2. Most people probably switched to ext3 by now and auto will mount both.

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  32. MojorisinJuly 29, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Strange the update tmobile was forcing has stopped. It seems I am getting alot of slowdown now. I have a rooted phone so what the scoop on the new build? Haven't heard anything. What about donut isnt it suppose to drop soon? I want to keep root but not at the cost of being sluggish.JesusFreke keep up the great builds and can you give us all an update and maybe a glimpse of what you are going to put in the new build anything new besides the crc update. Thanks man.

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  33. Kyle BrandtJuly 30, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    Hi Dave,

    I am in the same boat, I still have the file, ever find a solution? This has caused me to go over 10GB this month with tmobile

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  34. CharismaJuly 30, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    GCC for da mobile phone :-)

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  35. MichaJuly 30, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    I have replace the /system/build.prop, and now i get a notify it's an update available. It's an another update with 884kb.

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  36. JuanjoJuly 30, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Hi guys,
    I'm very confused, I'm using JF Update Checker and I just installed the last update but it stills showing:
    Firmware Version: 1.5
    Kernel version 2.6.27-00392-g8312baf jesusfreke@spork #1
    Build number: dream_devphone-userdebug 1.5 CRB43 148830 test-keys

    Is it the last version?

    Thanks

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  37. BrianJuly 31, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Has there been any progress with the JF Update, the media makes it sound like there is a gaping security hole without the patch....

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  38. MR MojorisinJuly 31, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Maybe its me but I had my phone rooted. I was getting the install update for the crc fix but then it stopped asking me if i wanted to update and now my bluetooth isnt working properly. Is there a new build or update from JF? Or can someone recommend a differnt build anyone have any issues?

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  39. wonderworldAugust 1, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    Thanks, I've been simply to stupid to locate the modules on Android. Works like a charme, thanks.

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  40. frantaAugust 1, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    So how does it look like with that patch?

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  41. EladAugust 2, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    When IS it coming out?

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  42. wonderworldAugust 3, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    I'd back up my data, wipe it and reinstall the latest JF.
    It works like a charme on my android.

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  43. johnAugust 3, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    when is it coming?!?

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  44. -mainframe-August 3, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Having a rooted G1 with your JF-Image is just cool, but unfortunately none of the three workarounds works for me and after a few weeks, the update notification becomes pretty annoying. Any other suggestions what one could do to get rid of it?

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  45. jeffm25August 4, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Hey jf this is kinda off topic but I was wondering if u we're working on a hero build lik a lot of othr devs are

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  46. FelixAugust 5, 2009 at 3:40 AM

    Any news on the update? Seems it also fixes a security hole that could leave your android phone \broken\:

    http://www.androidcentral.com/android-sms-flaw-fixed-previous-android-update

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  47. LAugust 6, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Any word on when an update will be available? I was going to roll my own with -noatime, but if something will be forthcoming soon I'll hold off. Thanks!

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  48. JasonAugust 7, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    I'm getting the update notification every 20 minutes and have tried all suggestions. Really frustrating. Anyone know of a REAL fix?

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  49. RobAugust 7, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    Hi - I've updated to JF 1.51 Cupcake ADP1 via JF Updater.

    When I go to About > Kernel Version, I get:

    2.6.27-00392-g8312baf
    jesusfreke@spork #1

    Is this correctly showing the updated version? Any hints on how to tell?

    Many thanks.

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  50. gsgleasonAugust 11, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    You can edit it yourself. remount /system with rw and edit /system/etc/fstab - keep in mind this is only valid for ext filesystems, not vfat, so it's not valid for fat32, etc, filesystems.

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  51. d0nkeyAugust 11, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    So, what is up with this new update? I am tired of clicking Update Later. Are you even making updates to your rom anymore?

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  52. Justin2August 12, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Did JF die or something? Getting near a month with no news from him.

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  53. HippoManAugust 14, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Thanks, krisz! And sorry for the late response.

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  54. HippoManAugust 14, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Yes, I am now noticing the same thing with the new buid.prop. Now I'm going to try the "chmod 000 /cache/*.zip" solution. Since I rarely reboot, this should be enough to block the notices until CRC1 is ready.

    ... knock on wood.

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  55. HippoManAugust 14, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Well, I updated build.prop, but I kept getting upgrade notices. So then I invoked "chmod 000 /cache/*.zip". However, around 20 minutes later, I got yet another upgrade request.

    I've been getting these periodically since earlier today (Aug. 14). Since neither the new build.prop nor the "chmod 000" thing are working, does anyone have any idea how to stop these new upgrade notices?

    Despite the reassurances, I'm still nervous that I'll lose root if I accept this upgrade. Am I overreacting?

    By the way, the OTA file in /cache that I chmod'ed to 000 is dated July 19, and it's named "signed-kila-CRC1-from-CRB43-FIX.7ca4a1d7.zip", in case that's important.

    Also, the info about the new build.prop that I recently installed is this: size = 2152, checksum (from the "sum" command) = 31941 3

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  56. HippoManAugust 15, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    PS: I forgot to mention that deleting the otacerts.zip file does seem to work at disabling these upgrade requests, but I'm concerned about the bandwidth and battery usage from the system's continuing attempts to re-download and verify that file.

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  57. ReggieAugust 16, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    Any idea on when the update is coming out??? I've been checking the JF updater for the past month with no joy.

    I deleted the signed-kila....zip file from the cache folder. I also changed the permissions on the actual cache folder with chmod 000 cache (not sure what this does to other programs on the OS but the only thing I see in there is a download.apk file which has been there since I've been tweaking this thing). This makes it stop till a reboot. I hadn't had the issue for weeks until I went on travel. It's like when you are around new towers the file gets pushed to you again.

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  58. davidAugust 16, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    come back dude i love ur stuff

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  59. RichieDazeAugust 17, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Hey JF, did you get locked up again...jk..Lol. We're still waiting for your update. But since it's not out yet, it makes us wonder what NEW (energy + time) consuming project your working on. Time flys when your having fun or with problems. Don't forget us...
    By the way are you hiring???

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  60. BeEoTcHAugust 17, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    "I should be able to get something out soon (next few days)"

    Where is it? This sux!

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  61. Djerk GeurtsAugust 17, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    FYI. Just had an OTA pushed (UK) 1.5 CRC37 which is a 45MB download and according to "more info" contains a security fix...

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  62. frantaAugust 19, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Would it be possible to include crc37 update also?

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  63. GuestAugust 19, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Hmm. A month later and still no CRC1 update. Maybe it's time to switch to cyanogen.

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