A/B devices do not install OS updates when the screen is off

• /e/ version: 1.12
• Device model(s): FP3
• Developer mode enabled: yes/no
• Device rooted: yes/no
• Trackers blocker enabled: yes/no

Summary

When applying an OTA update, you have to keep the screen on. Otherwise the phone stays at x% installed, and the number only increases when the screen is on

The problem

Steps to reproduce

Just install an OTA update from settings> updater

What is the current behavior?

Installation proceeds only when the screen is on.

What is the expected correct behavior?

Installation should proceed and complete, even if you don't touch the phone after starting it.

Technical informations

Relevant logs (adb logcat)

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Solutions

Workaround

• option 1: Enable Prioritize update process

  • Open updater app from Settings > 3 dots button > Preferences > Prioritize update process

  

• option 2: Use caffeine mode to keep the screen on

Possible fixes