I tried taking the update and it didn't take. It booted into CWM and I chose install "untrusted zip", it hung for a few seconds and then rebooted. I am still on 4.1.2 and still rooted. As far as stopping it yes there's a way. Let me search around for the thread...

 

Link to stop these annoying otas..... link..... Stop OTA updates? - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

 

There is a 4.3 stock rooted download you can flash. Currently downloading 4.3 right now. I will post on whether I like it or not.

 

I skipped the 4.3 and actually ran the CM 11 nightly (4.4.2) and I find the experience to be a lot smoother.

 

I need some help. None of these solutions are working for me. I do not have the following files to freeze.

SDM.apk
FWupdate.apk

I do have Keychain.apk and froze it but still get the notification. I have also tried the fotokill.apk and that doesn't work either. Any other suggestions?

 

I tried a lot of stuff and the only thing that finally worked was by going into the build.prop and changing the device id. I have done this on other devices, but this time I ran a zip that was designed for the MOAR 6.1 ROM. There are also zips designed for other Roms. I would recommend that you do a backup before making any changes either manually or with a zip.

As stated previously, the best solution in the long run is to install a newer ROM so that you can take advantage of the new features of 4.3 or 4.4.2

I would not recommend installing the Samsung Knox OTA. (obviously)