In this post, we will provide you a guide on how to capture OTA update URL on your Android Phone. Now, OTA updates i.e. Over The Air updates are specially rolled out by the OEMs to their smartphones to upgrade either the firmware or fix a security patch. Moreover, the companies also send in the OTA updates in order to fix any issue on their smartphones as well. We have seen in the past how OnePlus and Xiaomi have rolled out updates to improve the camera performance by enhancing the image processing via a software update. In this guide, you will learn how to capture the links of the OTA update that you receive on your smartphone.
Besides, OTA updates being rolled out in batches, often take time in order to reach the end-user and results in delay. Then you might have come across various websites giving you the links to download the OTA update package to install it manually on your device. In this guide, we will give you two methods to capture the OTA update links or URL via which you can also install and update your device locally. So, without any further ado, let us get straight into the article itself;
How to Capture OTA update URL on your Android Phone?
As we have already mentioned, the OTA updates are rolled out in batches. This also means that the updates will take some time to reach your region or area or even your device models. However, there are certain times where your friend has received the update earlier than you and you are kept in the loop for the OTA to arrive on your device. With the help of this guide, you can easily capture the link of the OTA update from your friend’s device and locally or manually install on your device.
We will use the most popular command-line tool, the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tool in order to accomplish our task. If at all you are finding this a bit confusing then, do not worry and just follow the below mentioned either of the two methods.
