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OTA update fails on galaxy S7

  • /e/ version:0.14-2021012798648
  • Device model(s):herolte

Summary

Unable to perform OTA update. Need to perform manual update using TWRP

The problem

Steps to reproduce Check for update & try to install OTA update

What is the current behavior? In settings - system update - Update is properly downloaded but installation fails. Issue was previously raised for galaxy S6 model (#209 (closed)).

What is the expected correct behavior? Update should be installed automatically

Technical informations

Relevant logs (adb logcat)

11-08 18:35:44.327  5063  5063 E /system/bin/uncrypt: failed to set bootloader message: failed to find /misc partition
	11-08 18:35:44.328  3611  4262 E RecoverySystemService: uncrypt failed with status: -1
	11-08 18:35:44.328  5063  5063 I /system/bin/uncrypt:   received 0, exiting now
	11-08 18:35:44.331  4821  4821 E UpdateInstaller: Could not install update
	11-08 18:35:44.331  4821  4821 E UpdateInstaller: java.io.IOException: Setup BCB failed

Relevant screenshots

Solutions

Workaround

Download the update from https://images.ecloud.global/dev/herolte/ and Install the update with TWRP after recovery boot

Possible fixes