thisISjoel
Android Enthusiast
So what happens to those of us using custom roms when the new android comes out? (I'm an android noob, Nexus 5 is my first android phone)
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Root 4.4.3 rooted OTA/upgrade questions
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So what happens to those of us using custom roms when the new android comes out? (I'm an android noob, Nexus 5 is my first android phone)
Hook
Ever since DU... ;-)
You can
1) go back to stock with locked bootloader and stock recovery to take the update OTA and test drive it
2) Download the update from XDA or Google's servers and flash and test drive it with root
3) If you are going to stay with an alternate ROM anyway, wait for the update to be incorporated in the ROM (which will tend to happen within days of release of the code).
There are variations on all 3 options. Android = choice!
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
We pester NYChitman to update DU and then we flash the updated custom rom
It'll likely have an updated radio and other firmware bits, and you'll flash that separately as well.
You can
1) go back to stock with locked bootloader and stock recovery to take the update OTA and test drive it
2) Download the update from XDA or Google's servers and flash and test drive it with root
3) If you are going to stay with an alternate ROM anyway, wait for the update to be incorporated in the ROM (which will tend to happen within days of release of the code).
There are variations on all 3 options. Android = choice!
I'm on stock ROM, just unlocked and rooted. I suppose when I get the OTA, it will undo this?
jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
Root and unlocking doesn't stop ota's, but it will undo root if you take it. However if you change anything like the kernel, radio, or framework via Xposed, the OTA will fail.
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
You'll lose root. The boot loader will remain unlocked
If you have a custom recovery installed, there's a chance the OTA will fail.
If you've uninstalled system apps (those that need root to remove), the OTA will likely fail
Thats why its recommended to flash the updated ROM/bits from recovery. There will be all the pieces of the OTA posted before most people even get the notification on their phone that its available. OTAs can roll out over a week or two. We'll have downloads within a day
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
The OTA will likely install the stock recovery and remove root. So you'll just need to reinstall your custom recovery and re-flash the SuperSU files from recovery.
Also depending on how google implements the OTA, it may fail due to the custom recovery. In that case you can either install the stock recovery or just flash an updated stock ROM from your custom recovery.
We won't know until someone is able to get a look at the update package
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
Well then chances are the update will go through and you'll just have to re-do CF auto root
akmsr
Android Enthusiast
have you purchased the premium version of supersu? it has a OTA survival mode. you turn it on before you update
. it cost like 2.50$ . or you can just run the batch file again as rxpert said.
Hook
Ever since DU... ;-)
I'll wait. The changes aren't worth putting up with the reduced feature set and I really don't think the wait will be that long.
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
Theres parts of the update that the ROM cannot upgrade (radio, for instance).
You'll either be able to flash those parts separately, or (what i'll most likely do) is flash the factory image when its posted.
Hook
Ever since DU... ;-)
Hadn't noticed there was a new radio involved. So, if I flash the factory image and then reflash DU, will that work?
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
Its likely because of the sprint spark update and signal drop issues
Yes that will work, you could also just flash the firmware/radio bits seperately
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
Its not a sure thing, I'd just expect to see it because of the FCC compliance fix (sprint spark) and the connection dropout fix.
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
Just an FYI.. because of the fact that I use AOSP blobs - that will likely not be implemented since those are Sprint-related only.
Hook
Ever since DU... ;-)
But then, i don't really need to care since i will never be using Sprint or Sprint-based MVNOs, correct?
Wrend
Member
Very excited for Sprint Spark myself (I live pretty close to Chicago, one of the initial test cities, and went with Sprint for unlimited and unthrottled data/talk/text).
I'm rooted using CF-Auto-Root, and have the Pro version of SuperSU with OTA survival mode enabled. I also have BootUnlocker to lock the bootloader and clear the tamper flag.
Running stock kernel, OS (ROM), and recovery.
I'll let you guys know how it goes once I get the update. Here's hoping for smooth sailing.
I'm rooted using CF-Auto-Root, and have the Pro version of SuperSU with OTA survival mode enabled. I also have BootUnlocker to lock the bootloader and clear the tamper flag.
Running stock kernel, OS (ROM), and recovery.
I'll let you guys know how it goes once I get the update. Here's hoping for smooth sailing.
What exactly is this spark thing? I have a Sprint Nexus 5 on Ting Mobile, are MVNOs included?