Hello,
Before i start this, let me say i SPENT 2-3 Hours already trying to find out everything there is to Rooting, Xperia Play, R800at, etc. I really did do my exploring and I just give up. Im on the brink of breaking out a gun and shooting myself lol.
Okay, heres the problem. 2 Months ago Alejandrissimo Unlocked my bootloader. Today, I just rooted it using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729 he gave me recently.
Now, im stuck. It says I have to install CyanogenMod 7 after the rooting process but idk how? Idk if my phone is GSM or CDMA.
BTW, I have a Xperia Play R800at, 2.3.3.
Recently Rooted, and unlocked bootloader by Alejandrissimo.
So, what now? Do i install this CyanogenMod 7 with GSM or the CDMA? Is there an updated CyanogenMod 7? How do i get rid of the bloatware, overclock my phone, etc? What are these roms you flash and what not? Please Help, I am in seek of it and just need a good guide or some instructions that can help me out.
Thanks.
roneezy360 said:
Hello,
Before i start this, let me say i SPENT 2-3 Hours already trying to find out everything there is to Rooting, Xperia Play, R800at, etc. I really did do my exploring and I just give up. Im on the brink of breaking out a gun and shooting myself lol.
Okay, heres the problem. 2 Months ago Alejandrissimo Unlocked my bootloader. Today, I just rooted it using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729 he gave me recently.
Now, im stuck. It says I have to install CyanogenMod 7 after the rooting process but idk how? Idk if my phone is GSM or CDMA.
BTW, I have a Xperia Play R800at, 2.3.3.
Recently Rooted, and unlocked bootloader by Alejandrissimo.
So, what now? Do i install this CyanogenMod 7 with GSM or the CDMA? Is there an updated CyanogenMod 7? How do i get rid of the bloatware, overclock my phone, etc? What are these roms you flash and what not? Please Help, I am in seek of it and just need a good guide or some instructions that can help me out.
Thanks.
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Ok. So. With an unlocked bootloader you do not need root to install cyanogenmod...
If you go to the dev section, freexperia (fxp) 105 is what you're looking for. Since you have the R800at, you've got a gsm phone.
I'm not sure for gsm what does work on the R800at, and what doesn't...
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WOW, okay i just tried installing Cyanogenmod 7 and first of all, it didnt work. It said installation aborted, and second of all my phone isnt booting anymore. Its stuck in a boot loot and im pissed. can anyone help? Idk what to do anymore, i just want my stock phone back.
roneezy360 said:
WOW, okay i just tried installing Cyanogenmod 7 and first of all, it didnt work. It said installation aborted, and second of all my phone isnt booting anymore. Its stuck in a boot loot and im pissed. can anyone help? Idk what to do anymore, i just want my stock phone back.
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Did you install the kernel first?
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this is why you should do everything ureself and have some idea of whats going on before you unlock and root your phone
No, I wasnt told in the instructions to install the kernel, i didnt know lol
roneezy360 said:
No, I wasnt told in the instructions to install the kernel, i didnt know lol
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From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128216 (FXP CyanogenMod Thread)
3rd Post a little bit below the download link (emphasis mine )
HOWTO FLASH ROM
to flash cm7 rom you have to take 3 steps (after unpacking the 7z archive)
step 1 - copy update.zip to sdcard
step 2 - flash new kernel (always use the kernel provided in CM7 / it is incompatible with stock ROM)
ON PC - run fastboot flash boot boot.img (an black window will open and will stay open untill kernel is flashed)
ON PHONE - put phone in fastboot mode (power off then press lower right key and plug usb cable) and phone LED will light BLUE
step 3 - when phone is booting (first 5 seconds) press volume key several times to enter recovery and choose apply update from sdcard
WARNING - if you used another rom (stock or custom) you have to wipe data or device will not boot
My nexus is rooted and unlocked running stock 4.0.2, no custom ROMs. Received the 4.0.4 ota update this morning. Will it install if I let it, or do I need to follow the instructions that others used to do the early install of the update?
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I am just like you. I have the stock 4.0.2 that came with my phone but I've unlocked and rooted it. Received the upgrade notice this morning and said, "yes", but during reboot all I get is the android lying on its back with a red triangle and exclamation point. I have to pull the battery to reboot but then it only comes back in 4.0.2.
Ok, that's what I expected. Sounds like we need to run the manual update. I'm in the process of packing and moving this weekend so I was hoping for an easy fix. Thx for your reply.
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hey there guys i once had the same problem when i was on stockrom with root:
It is simple : Do not do it!
Either U will get what is described above but atleast you will loose your root rights/ unlockes status.
To upate properly use ClockworkMod (App RomManager) and download an already unlocked version of the current update.
I recommend you to switch to a non stock rom hence u will not get these OTA notifications anymore which you may accept "by accident". Good ROms are CM9, Trickster, Paranoid, just haver a look in the dev section.
cryptiq said:
My nexus is rooted and unlocked running stock 4.0.2, no custom ROMs. Received the 4.0.4 ota update this morning. Will it install if I let it, or do I need to follow the instructions that others used to do the early install of the update?
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If you did not change anything (other than root), you can install it no issue. However, if you have changed your radio, kernel, recovery, or any system file, then the update will not work.
Not however, that you need to install something like OTA Rootkeeper BEFORE you go through the update process, as you will lose root otherwise.
dogunter said:
I am just like you. I have the stock 4.0.2 that came with my phone but I've unlocked and rooted it. Received the upgrade notice this morning and said, "yes", but during reboot all I get is the android lying on its back with a red triangle and exclamation point. I have to pull the battery to reboot but then it only comes back in 4.0.2.
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That is because you have something that is not stock 4.0.2, be it a kernel, radio, modified system file, recovery, etc.
FellX said:
hey there guys i once had the same problem when i was on stockrom with root:
It is simple : Do not do it!
Either U will get what is described above but atleast you will loose your root rights/ unlockes status.
To upate properly use ClockworkMod (App RomManager) and download an already unlocked version of the current update.
I recommend you to switch to a non stock rom hence u will not get these OTA notifications anymore which you may accept "by accident". Good ROms are CM9, Trickster, Paranoid, just haver a look in the dev section.
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An update does not affect the "unlocked status" as you say.
See my comments above about root.
You comments about switching to a non-stock ROM don't really make sense for someone who likes stock ROMs and wants to update...
Here you go, a rooted 4.0.4...
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/05/3...6k-build-for-galaxy-nexus-flash-over-any-rom/
efrant said:
That is because you have something that is not stock 4.0.2, be it a kernel, radio, modified system file, recovery, etc.
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He is right, once upon a time I had flashed a rom and then wanted to go back to stock. I used someones method first (I dont remember whose it was) and I thought I was on stock but I got the android guy on his back and it wasnt working properly (I think the radio was the wrong one) so I then flashed the stock image from Google to 4.0.4 and I was able to get the 4.0.4 OTA no problem and I didnt see the android guy on his back at all during the process.
So more than likely there is something that isnt stock on your phones.
WiredPirate said:
Here you go, a rooted 4.0.4...
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/05/3...6k-build-for-galaxy-nexus-flash-over-any-rom/
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That is NOT an update. The guy wants to update his build, not flash a brand new one...
same issue
first time poster here. stumbled upon this thread earlier this morning while searching for a solution to what appears to be the same problem that "dogunter" is experiencing. i have a stock 4.0.2 verizon galaxy nexus that i purchased through eBay a few months back. it was listed as brand new but when it arrived it had already been unlocked. from what ive gathered thus far, im assuming that the seller not only unlocked it, but also modified a system file(s), as i am getting the "android on its back with a red triangle" whenever i attempt to update to 4.0.4 via OTA push.
what steps should i take in order to correctly install 4.0.4? i see that "jonnyg1097" claims he "flashed the stock image from Google to 4.0.4 and I was able to get the 4.0.4 OTA no problem and I didnt see the android guy on his back at all during the process. " how would i go about doing this, and is this the best/only method to install the update? thanks in advance!
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first time poster here. stumbled upon this thread earlier this morning while searching for a solution to what appears to be the same problem that "dogunter" is experiencing. i have a stock 4.0.2 verizon galaxy nexus that i purchased through eBay a few months back. it was listed as brand new but when it arrived it had already been unlocked. from what ive gathered thus far, im assuming that the seller not only unlocked it, but also modified a system file(s), as i am getting the "android on its back with a red triangle" whenever i attempt to update to 4.0.4 via OTA push.
what steps should i take in order to correctly install 4.0.4? i see that "jonnyg1097" claims he "flashed the stock image from Google to 4.0.4 and I was able to get the 4.0.4 OTA no problem and I didnt see the android guy on his back at all during the process. " how would i go about doing this, and is this the best/only method to install the update? thanks in advance!
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I would follow the instructions here, which takes you through the whole process set-by-step (make sure you do the optional steps in part D). That way you can be certain that you are fully stock. (Leave the bootloader unlocked.) Once you do that, then you can have a look here for how to use the OTA update file to update.
hmm
thanks for that, efrant. im currently in the process of getting it back to stock so i can receive the 4.0.4 OTA update. i am, however, running into a slight issue. in step D, number 2, you say to unlock the bootloader by typing "fastboot oem unlock". upon doing that, the cmd prompt gives me "...FAILED <remote: Already Unlocked>" i suspected it would say that as my phone was already unlocked by the seller. however, im not getting the prompt on my nexus about the device being wiped...do you know why that is and what i need to to in order to continue?
...by the way, a blue line of text appeared at the bottom of the phone's screen that reads "FASTBOOT STATUS - FAILALready Unlocked".
again, thanks in advance for all of the help.
galaxy_sexus said:
thanks for that, efrant. im currently in the process of getting it back to stock so i can receive the 4.0.4 OTA update. i am, however, running into a slight issue. in step D, number 2, you say to unlock the bootloader by typing "fastboot oem unlock". upon doing that, the cmd prompt gives me "...FAILED <remote: Already Unlocked>" i suspected it would say that as my phone was already unlocked by the seller. however, im not getting the prompt on my nexus about the device being wiped...do you know why that is and what i need to to in order to continue?
...by the way, a blue line of text appeared at the bottom of the phone's screen that reads "FASTBOOT STATUS - FAILALready Unlocked".
again, thanks in advance for all of the help.
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You are good to proceed. You won't get the wipe prompt if your bootloader is already unlocked. No worries, just keep going with the steps.
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thanks
thanks for the quick responses! you are quite helpful. everything appeared to install successfully, but upon the first reboot after finishing, im unable to get any service! it reads "Searching for service...", sits there for about 2 minutes, then tells me it cannot find service and thus cant activate. i skipped instead of restarting, and checked the settings to see if anything looked suspicious. im seeing that under "Baseband version" it says "Unknown". did i screw something up?!
sorry to keep troubling you with such noobish problems, but although im an experienced PC user im fairly new to smartphones and android. please have mercy on me.
galaxy_sexus said:
thanks for the quick responses! you are quite helpful. everything appeared to install successfully, but upon the first reboot after finishing, im unable to get any service! it reads "Searching for service...", sits there for about 2 minutes, then tells me it cannot find service and thus cant activate. i skipped instead of restarting, and checked the settings to see if anything looked suspicious. im seeing that under "Baseband version" it says "Unknown". did i screw something up?!
sorry to keep troubling you with such noobish problems, but although im an experienced PC user im fairly new to smartphones and android. please have mercy on me.
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The first thing i would do is reboot. If that doesn't work, then I would just flash the images one more time. (Just in case one of them messed up.) Make sure both radios flash successfully.
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got it
figured it out! when i did the cmda radio install i accidentally typed "fastboot flash radio" instead of "fastboot flash radio-cdma". doh! worked perfectly the second time around. thanks again, man. youve been a fantastic help.
galaxy_sexus said:
figured it out! when i did the cmda radio install i accidentally typed "fastboot flash radio" instead of "fastboot flash radio-cdma". doh! worked perfectly the second time around. thanks again, man. youve been a fantastic help.
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useful thread
I need Help. I have tried all day to figure this out. I am about to chuck both stupid ass computers and my phone out the window. I need to return to stock and locked to return my phone to Verizon as I received a CLNR device.
I started with the Return to Stock thread. Followed the instructions (downloaded the most recent version i could find since the link in the op isnt working) . Re locking the bootloader went fine. But when I go to flash the RUU i get an error everytime. It gives the loaded target size then I get error cannot load *filename* : no error . No matter what i do. I have tried every version of RUU I can find, flashable , exe whatever. I cannot get anything to load. If any one can be of any help I would appreciate it . I cannot figure out what the hell im doing wrong. Or if you have an easier to follow guide with current links. IDK Im lost at this point...
LyndenP said:
I need Help. I have tried all day to figure this out. I am about to chuck both stupid ass computers and my phone out the window. I need to return to stock and locked to return my phone to Verizon as I received a CLNR device.
I started with the Return to Stock thread. Followed the instructions (downloaded the most recent version i could find since the link in the op isnt working) . Re locking the bootloader went fine. But when I go to flash the RUU i get an error everytime. It gives the loaded target size then I get error cannot load *filename* : no error . No matter what i do. I have tried every version of RUU I can find, flashable , exe whatever. I cannot get anything to load. If any one can be of any help I would appreciate it . I cannot figure out what the hell im doing wrong. Or if you have an easier to follow guide with current links. IDK Im lost at this point...
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I can help you remotely using team viewer Sunday afternoon at some point
I DID IT!!! YAY!!
I stepped away for awhile. Finally got adb working on my good laptop. Re downloaded the files. And I can now safely return my phone stock/locked/s on . I appreciate the offer to help!!
LyndenP said:
I DID IT!!! YAY!!
I stepped away for awhile. Finally got adb working on my good laptop. Re downloaded the files. And I can now safely return my phone stock/locked/s on . I appreciate the offer to help!!
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Awesome man.. glad to hear it.
Hey, well... today, i decided to root my phone ( all because i wanted the IOS emojis...) and when i was done i tried to remove my root, and when i went into super SU and clicked remove root, it put my phone into a brick. Now, i get into TWRP and it always tells me I have no OS! I have downloaded so many roms with no success! I'm in Canada with Virgin Mobile. Would give anything to get my phone back to normal, and remove my root!! Right now my bootloader is unlocked and i have TWRP. Any help is really appreciated!! Thanks Guys!!!
Have you tried here?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-play/how-to/guide-resource-help-thread-t3627615
Or here?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-play/how-to/stock-stock-firmware-t3630997