Hi guys,
I'm hoping you can de-mystify this for me.
I got a Galaxy Nexus in December and I decided to root and do all the good things you can with these devices. When I saw updates starting to roll out, I flashed a stock 4.02 image for my device. So I'm not not rooted and my bootloader is locked again.
I see people discussing 4.0.3, 4.0.4 and even 4.0.5 recently. Can somebody exactly WHAT is officially available from Google with regards updates for GSM devices? Is it still stuck at 4.0.2?
4.0.2 is the current release for the GSM handsets
4.0.3 is available as source and people have built ROMs using this source code
4.0.4 would appear to be the next release for the Verizon (CDMA) Nexus but it hasn't been properly pushed out so far
4.0.5 is the rumoured next release in March for the GSM handsets
EddyOS said:
4.0.2 is the current release for the GSM handsets
4.0.3 is available as source and people have built ROMs using this source code
4.0.4 would appear to be the next release for the Verizon (CDMA) Nexus but it hasn't been properly pushed out so far
4.0.5 is the rumoured next release in March for the GSM handsets
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Thanks for that Eddy.....however I have another leading question then.
What that seems to suggest is that 4.0.3 is available as source but Google won't be releasing it OTA as 4.0.5 is en route? Will that be OTA?
My general rule of thumb has been if it's OTA, it's officially working on Gnex's.
Hi! Is there somewhere where I can get a 4.0.3 ROM which is unmodified (just compiled - not custom ROM) ?
Thanks
If you have a GSM version try Bugless Beast. That rom is pretty close to stock.
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Its very doubtful you will find an untouched build as its not an official google stock version on the Galaxy Nexus so at the very least any versions on here will be rooted.
Mark.
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Its very doubtful you will find an untouched build as its not an official google stock version on the Galaxy Nexus so at the very least any versions on here will be rooted.
Mark.
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Mark, I think you won't find an untouched 4.0.3 build because I am reasonably certain Android build number "IML74K" with tag "android-4.0.3_r1" in Google's Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository has problems. I think the vendor binaries provided by Google are wrong, and extracting them from my phone is worse. I'm not sure how people are building 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 ROMs that work, but this is something I hope to learn.
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Vince.
On verizon here, and I am still on 4.0.2, but I see threads about 4.0.3 and 4.0.4. Are those unofficial or is my phone just missing the updates?
4.0.2 is the last officially released build for the Galaxy Nexus.
4.0.3 has been released to some devices (not any version of the GN), and as it is part of the official source code base available, is the base for pretty much any actively developed ROM.
4.0.4 is a "leaked" OTA update. The full verizon OTA installer package can be downloaded from google's servers but is not available as source code, so the only ROMs done with it involve modifying that package.
JoeSyr said:
4.0.2 is the last officially released build for the Galaxy Nexus.
4.0.3 has been released to some devices (not any version of the GN), and as it is part of the official source code base available, is the base for pretty much any actively developed ROM.
4.0.4 is a "leaked" OTA update. The full verizon OTA installer package can be downloaded from google's servers but is not available as source code, so the only ROMs done with it involve modifying that package.
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Nailed it!
OP, I realize you may want to get the update, but you're not alone. Everyone else who hasn't rooted is still on 4.0.2 as well.
Hey all,
I read that a few days ago, Google released the official binary code for jelly bean for verizon phones.
What terms should I be looking for to make sure that the new rom I decide on will make use of (and be built from) the new, proper code for the CDMA binary code for Jelly Bean?
Thanks,
Matt!
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KillerQ said:
Hey all,
I read that a few days ago, Google released the official binary code for jelly bean for verizon phones.
What terms should I be looking for to make sure that the new rom I decide on will make use of (and be built from) the new, proper code for the CDMA binary code for Jelly Bean?
Thanks,
Matt!
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When Jelly Bean code was released in AOSP originally they released proprietary binaries. The new binaries just bring those binaries, whatever changes they might have, up with the current build number of Jelly Bean source. The blobs they didn't have license to release (mostly affecting camera and GPS) still haven't been added and need to be extracted from a released Jelly Bean image.
So mostly versions of the same released proprietary blobs for us, that was what they announced.
Thanks, I guess I'm just waiting to see in official release from one of the well-known ROM producers....like those unicorn people, lol. It seems that everything is unofficial as of yet
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Hello all. I appologize for the silly question, or if it has been asked before, but here it is.
I just picked up a Galaxy Nexus online, brand new and unlocked. I got it, popped in my Virgin SIM, have it all ready to go and synced with my Google account, but I am stuck on ICS.
Here as some specs:
Android Version: 4.0.1
Baseband Version: I9250UGKK7
Kernel: 3.0.1-ge2433f2 [email protected] #1
Build Number: ITL41D.I9250UGKK7
If I go to System updates for the OTA update, it tells me that the sustem is up to date.
Is there any way to get the official update for my Nexus?
Also, the device is not rooted, and does not have an unlocked bootloader.
Please let me know, as I am very interested!
Thank you!
Lambrecht van Dijk
The GSM version of the Gnex is sold with different software variants in the although all look almost the same.
Only the Takju and Yakju variants are updated to Jelly Bean and that update is offered directly by google. All other variants (yakjuxw, yakjuxx and others) are updated by samsung.
You can, however, flash a yakju or takju factory image from google and then get all the updates fast but that means you'll need to unlock your bootloader, and flash that image. That will result in a complete wipe of your data, including the internal memory (where you keep your music, photos and so on). Make a backup and read the threads here in the forum.
Cheers!
el_charlie said:
The GSM version of the Gnex is sold with different software variants in the although all look almost the same.
Only the Takju and Yakju variants are updated to Jelly Bean and that update is offered directly by google. All other variants (yakjuxw, yakjuxx and others) are updated by samsung.
You can, however, flash a yakju or takju factory image from google and then get all the updates fast but that means you'll need to unlock your bootloader, and flash that image. That will result in a complete wipe of your data, including the internal memory (where you keep your music, photos and so on). Make a backup and read the threads here in the forum.
Cheers!
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Just to add to his statement, Canadian variant is yakjuux, which is soon to be updated to jelly bean. However, if you don't like slow update, just flash yakju or takju, didn't hurt to convert to them
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz
kyokeun1234 said:
Just to add to his statement, Canadian variant is yakjuux, which is soon to be updated to jelly bean. However, if you don't like slow update, just flash yakju or takju, didn't hurt to convert to them
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz
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Thanks for all the input!
Another question:
What build is UGKK7 and will it ever get a JB update?
Thanks!
vlambrecht said:
Thanks for all the input!
Another question:
What build is UGKK7 and will it ever get a JB update?
Thanks!
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UGKK7 is a radio, it is not a build. The build you are running is yakjuux ITL41F.
vlambrecht said:
Thanks for all the input!
Another question:
What build is UGKK7 and will it ever get a JB update?
Thanks!
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That is a radio, not a build. And yes, yakjuux will get a update pretty soon... There's already been a leaked version on xda right now (thank you efrant!).
If you are willing to wipe your phone once to unlock your bootloader, I day flash to yakju or takju, since these variants gets the updates much faster than yakjuux variant.
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz
Ah, I see. Thanks a lot!
I guess I will wait and for Samsung releases the JB update for yakjuux ITL41F.
Since you mentioned that someone recieved a JB yakjuux build, then maybe Samsung will release it in a couple of weeks?
Can't wait for it to happen soon!
vlambrecht said:
Ah, I see. Thanks a lot!
I guess I will wait and for Samsung releases the JB update for yakjuux ITL41F.
Since you mentioned that someone recieved a JB yakjuux build, then maybe Samsung will release it in a couple of weeks?
Can't wait for it to happen soon!
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I guess so.
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz
Even though Google devices are kings in the Android world, WHY THE H£LL DOES GOOGLE F-UPS ALL OF THEIR NEXII!?!?!?!?
Is it hard to say, "WE ARE GONNA BE IN CHARGE OF UPDATES!!! SO SHUT UP VERIZON, SPRINT, CANADIAN CARRIERS, AND EVERYONE ELSE FOR THEIR OWN BUILDS & CARRIER CONTROL!!!!"
The only success seems to be the Nexus 7 since they can't run on a carrier, leaving it with only one version of the OFFICIAL software.
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Even though Google devices are kings in the Android world, WHY THE H£LL DOES GOOGLE F-UPS ALL OF THEIR NEXII!?!?!?!?
Is it hard to say, "WE ARE GONNA BE IN CHARGE OF UPDATES!!! SO SHUT UP VERIZON, SPRINT, CANADIAN CARRIERS, AND EVERYONE ELSE FOR THEIR OWN BUILDS & CARRIER CONTROL!!!!"
The only success seems to be the Nexus 7 since they can't run on a carrier, leaving it with only one version of the OFFICIAL software.
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I agree with you on Google and Samsung messing up on the variants... Really stupid of them if you ask me, but I personally can care less cuz we could always convert it.
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz