Can you still OTA updates without verizon service?

[Steven Willis1]

im using a verizon lg g2 on tmobile and i was curious to if i can still recieve updates or not. Android 5 is comming out and I want to upgrade but not sure if it will work, when i go to system updates and check it says software update unsuccessful go to settings>system update and try again. my phone says its rooted, however theres no root access on it. any reason why this is?

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[Ry]

I've received updates to my Verizon Moto G without cell service being active.

 

[Steven Willis1]

im stuck at the software update unsuccessfull screen

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[acejavelin]

You will not get updates without active Verizon service over the air. You might be able to use the Verizon update software updater, or just wait for the KDZ/TOT file and flash with LG Flash Tool.

 

[acejavelin]

I've received updates to my Verizon Moto G without cell service being active.

Odd... Your the first person I've heard of that got updates from Verizon without active service.

 

[Ry]

Odd... Your the first person I've heard of that got updates from Verizon without active service.

I got a software update on my original Motorola DROID once without active cell service.

 

[acejavelin]

I got a software update on my original Motorola DROID once without active cell service.

It must have been direct from Motorola then... Odd, usually only Nexus devices get direct updates.

 

[Ry]

It must have been direct from Motorola then... Odd, usually only Nexus devices get direct updates.

Not sure about other OEMs but for Motorola, I think the update URL is a Motorola server.

I've always assumed the updates are pushed from the OEM, after the update has been approved by the carrier (if it's a carrier model).

Note: There was the case that Motorola accidentally pushed an update to some original DROID RAZRs by mistake.

 

[acejavelin]

Not sure about other OEMs but for Motorola, I think the update URL is a Motorola server.

I've always assumed the updates are pushed from the OEM, after the update has been approved by the carrier (if it's a carrier model).

Note: There was the case that Motorola accidentally pushed an update to some original DROID RAZRs by mistake.

Most updates for Verizon devices are pushed by VZW from VZW update servers... At least the HTC, Samsung, and LG devices I've had in the past have been that way.

 

[Steven Willis1]

when it connects to my computer, i open the vzw software manager and nothing happends. I figured it was just because I dont have verizon service, but when android L comes out wont that be pushed by lg so i can get it?

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[Ry]

Actually - servers look to be from Google maybe?

Verizon HTC DROID Incredible update example: http://android.clients.google.com/p...on_WWE_3.21.605.1_1.22.605.2_release_sign.zip

Sprint Galaxy S4 update example: http://android.clients.google.com/p...CSB_user_RP_to_NAE_CSB_user_RP_Update_FWD.zip

 

[Steven Willis1]

that would make sense but you never know with phones today, i might call vzw and see.

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[Adawg1203]

If the update is coming via VZW your service will need to be active.

 

[scottysize]

Add me to the list of Motorola phones that have been updated without VZW service on the device. I was able to update my Bionic, Razr Maxx, and Razr Maxx HD without VZW service. Must be a Moto thing.

 

[Steven Willis1]

ill just wait and see whats going to happen, its a pain in the *** to use an unlocked phone.

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[sulla1965]

You have to use Verizon upgrade assistant. Look for the program to pop up when you first plug in your Verizon branded device to your pc. Once it installs it will check if a software update is available.