I am getting pushes for Android 6 Marshmallow on a couple devices.  I do not want or need it, especially with some changes that affect how the USB popup now has no "Just Once" option in 6.x (according to other reports).  So, without rooting them, is there a way to block/disable/remove the upgrade pending notification push "Software update ready to install".  Frankly I didn't want it to download it in the first place.  I am perfectly happy with Lollipop on them the way they are and I need the "Just Once" option with what I do with them via USB.  Now frequently when I unlock my phone (Galaxy S5) it pops up full screen and only option is "Now" or "Later".  There is no "Never" option.  On my tablet (nVidia Shield K1), it pops up every time I turn it on.  Any way to clear this upgrade sans root?  I guess if I have to root to get rid of this update, I will.  If thats the only option, I can figure out how to root the devices.  Past that anyone have instructions on the upgrade removal once rooted?
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I upgraded my Nexus 4 to Lollipop a few days ago but I don't like it. I'll leave out my reasons because they're not relevant here. I wiped my phone and installed a clean stock 4.2.2 version instead. I'm happy with this.  Not long after, Android automatically downloaded the 4.3 upgrade and notifies me with the choices "Later" and "Install". I don't want to do this upgrade.  How do I:   get rid of the notification, and  remove the downloaded update (to free up precious storage space).     I have already tried choosing "Later" but the same notification immediately reappears.    Based on Google search results, I also tried going to Settings &gt; Apps &gt; All &gt; Google Services Framework and unticked "show notifications" but it still appears. Force stop or disable also doesn't seem to help, so I've re-enabled the service including notifications. I didn't see any other apps in this list that sounded relevant - did I just not see it?
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This is a common question by those who have just rooted their phones.  What apps, ROMs, benefits, etc. do I get from rooting?  What should I be doing now?
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There are quite a few app based rooting methods. A recent review , points to some of them and there may be more apps, paid or otherwise.  From what I understand,   Plus Points   Ease of rooting Don't need a laptop or computer   Minuses   Based on exploits, so may not work if exploits are denied by OS updates Difficulty in unrooting (as I see on some forums for my device Huawei Honor 6)   Questions:    What are the pros and cons apart from above?  If a device has both options - app based rooting and rooting by methods by developers, which one should I opt for?   Note: I am not seeking app suggestion or recommendation.
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Today I received an update notification for three updates but update manager doesn't say what updates are they.    Does anyone have a clue what this is about? How am I to check what is to be updated?
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Mostly, android devices get updates through OTA to higher versions. I had upgraded to Kitkat(MIUI6) version, on my Redmi 1S using OTA. I have downloaded complete ROM of Jelly bean(MIUI5). But, I cannot install directly, it shows error and failed. That means an upgraded device cannot downgrade by direct installation. What should be done? (Unrooted device)
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Android Market has just updated an app in my device. I liked the update, but its fully different from last version which was also my favorite. So, I want to keep last version too. I have last version's apk thanks to Titanium Backup. But, I can't install it without replacing current one (Android architecture sucks). Is there any way to do this? Hacks etc.. Note: I want to keep current version which must be connected with Market to receive future updates.
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I'm running Android 4.2.2 on my Nexus 4. It is rooted, and I have ClockworkMod recovery installed, but rom and kernel are stock. I received the OTA update to 4.3, and would like to install it, but it failed. (With a message that CWM couldn't verify a signature. I remember that the previous OTA worked, and I think I had to re-root, but that was easy.)  How can I get the stock 4.3 update on my phone, while keeping root and CWM, and especially keeping all my data? Step-by-step instructions would be great.  Also, I'm curious, what is the technical reason that the update doesn't install?    Update: I found some , however they didn't work for me. I get the following error from CWM while applying update.zip:  Installing: /sdcard/0/update.zip Finding update package... Opening update package... Installing update...  Warning no file_contextsVerifying current system...  assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/bin/app_process", "76c3a9a7a6d400a9ff3e4db391327daa33aa0663", "2a221441bf06f2618aa6c35ae0cade13bd4f6e1b") E:Error in /sdcard/0/update.zip (Status 7) Installation aborted.   Update 2: I forgot that I tried out Xposed some time ago. Apparently this modified /system/bin/app_process. I removed it by starting Xposed Installer, and then selecting "Uninstall (restore app_process)" and (probably not neccessary), "Clean up (complete removal of the framework)". I did one complete reboot, and then rebooted into recovery mode to continue the update. But now it hangs because "build.prop" is modified (don't remember changing that). I wonder if there is a way to just flash the new OS files (not patches), overwriting any modifications, but keeping all settings and user files...
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Is there any way to know when I flashed my last custom ROM?  Atleast a smart way to find the approximate date/time using some logs deep down in my android would be good.
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Believe it or not, but I want to remove a few Google Apps which I have no use for and want to free up space, resources and mobile data usage by not having them on my phone at all.  These include:   Google Currents Google Play Music Google Play Movies Google Play Newsstand Google Keyboard Google+   I have ‘uninstalled’ them via the Play Store, but they still appear in my ‘Installed’ items in ‘My apps’ in the Play Store and instead of ‘UPDATE' and ‘UNINSTALL’ for any other app in my ‘Installed’ list, they stubbornly remain and only have ‘OPEN’ AND ‘UPDATE’ options.  Also going in the ‘All’ list in ‘My Apps’, all these apps are also different from other ones, where unlike other locally uninstalled apps that have their payment status (‘FREE’ or ‘PURCHASED’) and a ‘X’ at the top to remove it from your Google Account entirely, these Google Apps that I don’t want on my Android and want to be completely optional for my Android experience, only have an ‘UPDATE’ and no X up the top of their listing.  I don’t mind them remaining on the Google Account if Google insists on this, but I just want listings to ‘update’ them in my Google Play updates list to be removed, given this is Google basically forcing me to reinstall them against my will.  Is there a way to do this?  I’m on stock 4.3 Gnex.
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I rooted my Dream/G1 last night and finally gave up on modding it (not for good mind you, but for the moment) and opted instead to just restore it to factory settings via Settings &gt; SD card &amp; phone storage &gt; Factory data reset, which did solve all the problems I was having with multitasking (and not being able to answer it, etc.)  Curiously, I still seem to have root on the phone, despite having reset it. I'd love to understand how that is possible! Superuser Permissions is the only non-stock app still on the phone, and I'm still able to use su to gain root privileges from adb shell. Is this because BusyBox installs to my SD Card?  My phone works just fine, so this is hardly critical, but the whole exercise was/is about knowing my phone better and this is most def. a mystery. Thanks!
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As the title says, I'd like to enable auto-update for trusted apps (e.g. Google apps), but if I open the app in Play Store and check Auto-update, I get the question "Auto-update is currently disabled for all apps. Do you want to enable it? You can always change this in Settings. Data charges may apply." Now, if I select Yes, auto-update is turned on for all apps and I have to deselect each one separately.  What I'm looking for is a way to enable auto-update, deselect all apps from auto-update and manually select which apps are allowed to auto-update (i.e. opt-in instead of opt-out).  Running stock 4.2.2 on Sony Xperia Z. I haven't rooted the device so solutions without root are preferred.  EDIT: The situation turned even worse. Now, if I have several apps waiting to be upgraded and I select Update all, I get a popup for each and every app asking "Auto-update has been disabled for [app], are you sure you want to update?". Seems like we're being driven to enable auto-update for all apps, and I don't like it.
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I have an app installed on my phone, which I've installed from the Google Play Store.  If I update the app and don't like the upgraded version, is there a way to undo the update and downgrade back to the version of the app that I had previously installed?  I tried searching a bunch on this site, and I found lots of questions about downgrading the OS/ROM/firmware, but nothing about downgrading app versions or reverting an app update.
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If I root my android phone (just so I can get access to Wifi Tethering, etc.) will that erase anything on the phone (apps, data, etc.)?  Will it change anything other than the ability to run app(s) as rooted?
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I haven't seen this message from Update Manager before, and I have not been able to google up any info.  What will be installed when I click Install?  (Clicking "Description of Update" got me nothing...)
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How can I root my LG Optimus M MS690 on Metro PCS? I've tried Gingerbreak, Superoneclick, and z4root without luck.
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Android 5.0 (Lollipop) was officially announced on October 15th, 2014.  You can review the high-level changes at the  and the announcement on the official .  Of course, not all devices will get this update right away and others won't get it at all. Each manufacturer and carrier often choose to add their custom modifications which tend to delay the official release.  When will each device get Android 5.0, either officially or unofficially, if ever?  See also:
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I am not sure if  works. Can someone please help me? My phone is new and in its warranty period so I can't root it yet. I tried this app but I am not sure if it actually did something. Unlike the other famous app on the PlayStore for fstrim, it doesn't require root access which is quite incredible.