Hello all. Well after many many years with Sprint they finally got on my last nerve and now I am a new Verizon customer and a very happy new owner of the Galaxy Nexus. Awesome phone! Anyway my question is I have been told the bootloader of this phone is locked. I have never messed with a phone with a locked bootloader. While I was with Sprint I had the Epic 4G Touch so I am familiar with Odin, CWM, flashing roms, etc. What is the preferred method to altering the Nexus to be able to root, CWM, flash roms? Also what is currently considered by most to be the best rom that leaves the phone with all of its functions working? Thank you in advance for any information you folks can offer.
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Hello all. Well after many many years with Sprint they finally got on my last nerve and now I am a new Verizon customer and a very happy new owner of the Galaxy Nexus. Awesome phone! Anyway my question is I have been told the bootloader of this phone is locked. I have never messed with a phone with a locked bootloader. While I was with Sprint I had the Epic 4G Touch so I am familiar with Odin, CWM, flashing roms, etc. What is the preferred method to altering the Nexus to be able to root, CWM, flash roms? Also what is currently considered by most to be the best rom that leaves the phone with all of its functions working? Thank you in advance for any information you folks can offer.
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Unlock the boot loader firstly but beware it will wipe your sdcard.
Use fast boot to unlock it, type oem fastboot unlock and go from there.
Flash cwm using fastboot by typing fastboot flash recovery xxxxxxx.img (xxxxx.img is whatever the filename is)
You are probably familiar with cwm so I won't bother explaining that.
All the rooms here have everything working on them. We'll except sense 4.0 and touchwiz ports etc. But that's obvious.
Ps. All phones have locked bootloaders!
Yeah, you might mean unlocked bootloader. You do have to unlock it first, but it doesn't take an exploit to do so. See here for a starting point:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
As for the best rom, impossible to say, so many . It depends on what exactly you're looking for. aokp is probably the most features-popular, but there are many others. I use cm9 with the reloaded mod, personally.
sent from my Zerg Hatchery.
Ok I used the Toolkit 5.5 to unlock, root, CWM etc. Seemed easy and effortless. I have now installed AOKP Rom on my Nexus. What do I need or need to know in order to return my phone to box stock say incase I have to take it to Verizon for any reason?
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Ok I used the Toolkit 5.5 to unlock, root, CWM etc. Seemed easy and effortless. I have now installed AOKP Rom on my Nexus. What do I need or need to know in order to return my phone to box stock say incase I have to take it to Verizon for any reason?
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SDK, Fastboot, ADB
anton2009 said:
SDK, Fastboot, ADB
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Forgive me, I am just an end user that can follow directions well Can you explain what this means? Is there a file I am going to have to download or does Option #8 in the Toolkit do everything?
Pete720 said:
Forgive me, I am just an end user that can follow directions well Can you explain what this means? Is there a file I am going to have to download or does Option #8 in the Toolkit do everything?
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Options 8 (Extract and Flash Google Factory Stock ROM), 10 (Reflash Stock Recovery [just to be safe]), and 11 (Relock bootloader) will return it all to stock. I know, because I just had to do this to 3 GNex's this past week to send them back to Verizon
Looks like your question was answered, but for me, I used Wugfreshes toolkit to root then to unroot, just click unroot, let it do its thing and then click OEM lock to make it factory.
Okaay said:
Looks like your question was answered, but for me, I used Wugfreshes toolkit to root then to unroot, just click unroot, let it do its thing and then click OEM lock to make it factory.
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Only if you are stock and rooted.
He is running a custom rom and kernel and has cwm flashed, that method will not revert them to stock.
nodstuff said:
Ps. All phones have locked bootloaders!
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hmmm...not true, the Samsung Galaxy S II doesn't come with a locked bootloader
nicholaschum said:
hmmm...not true, the Samsung Galaxy S II doesn't come with a locked bootloader
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My apologies, I totally forgot to update my signature. I do not have the GSII anymore.
Can anyone point me int he direction of the box stock rom file I need to work with Toolkit to restore my phone? I followed the directions and got the image from code.google.com but it wont install. ALways says something is missing.
Toolkit says the file shouls end in .tgz but the file I am downloading from Google does not say that. My phone is 4.0.2 (ICL53F) and that is the file I am downloading from Google's image site.
Pete720 said:
Toolkit says the file shouls end in .tgz but the file I am downloading from Google does not say that. My phone is 4.0.2 (ICL53F) and that is the file I am downloading from Google's image site.
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I believe that the toolkit will auto download if you just run the option.
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This is not a Rom Manager backup or a 41D upgraded to 41F but an official 41F stock image build by Google obatined from
http://code.google.com/android/nexus/images.html
I have added a batch file to automatically fastboot flash this under windows and restore your phone to stock.
turn the device on with both volume buttons held and enter fastboot mode. connect usb and execute flash-windows.bat (included) you may need to install samsung adb driver and boot unlock the device though (which you can find on this forum)
tested on my galaxy nexus and restored successfully.
https://rapidshare.com/files/352067458/itl41f.zip
mirror
http://www.filesonic.com/file/4075307854
zyo said:
This is not a Rom Manager backup or a 41D upgraded to 41F but an official 41F stock image build by Google obatined from
http://code.google.com/android/nexus/images.html
I have added a batch file to automatically fastboot flash this under windows and restore your phone to stock.
turn the device on with both volume buttons held and enter fastboot mode. connect usb and execute flash-windows.bat (included) you may need to install samsung adb driver and boot unlock the device though (which you can find on this forum)
tested on my galaxy nexus and restored successfully.
https://rapidshare.com/files/352067458/itl41f.zip
mirror
http://www.filesonic.com/file/4075307854
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Thanks OP worked great!
Why would you upload mirrors when Google themselves are hosting the files? Wouldn't it be more reliable to just download straight from Google?
Also, I'm assuming that they'll be updating the recovery images for each official update as well... Meaning your mirrors would be outdated soon anyway. Just a thought.
Thanks anyway though, these will come in useful!
Google's package is compressed in tgz and comes with sh script, also doesnt include fastboot windows.
I put all necessary utils together with a bat script so user can just double click and restore.
Radio Image
can you change the radio image like this XXIK6? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374077
greetings pittrich
pittrich said:
can you change the radio image like this XXIK6? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374077
greetings pittrich
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I'd prefer the Google Images untouched to be honest.
Guys, a little OT question, but I don't want to open a new thread just for a noobish question:
How could one actually brick the GNex? Is it possible to brick the GNex so serious that it won't even get recognized by fastboot?
If not, it's literally unbrickable. If yes, what would I need to do to brick my phone like that? Just wann know so I can NOT do it
will OTA updates works if i flash this image (assuming i've also cloclwork mod recovery)?
idan_mo said:
will OTA updates works if i flash this image (assuming i've also cloclwork mod recovery)?
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Since it's 100% Google image, I don't see why OTAs wouldn't work.
ok, thanks!
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I'd prefer the Google Images untouched to be honest.
Guys, a little OT question, but I don't want to open a new thread just for a noobish question:
How could one actually brick the GNex? Is it possible to brick the GNex so serious that it won't even get recognized by fastboot?
If not, it's literally unbrickable. If yes, what would I need to do to brick my phone like that? Just wann know so I can NOT do it
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You could do what my idiot brother did to my Nexus S. Format /boot from Clockwork mod (under the storage options I believe) and then turn the phone off. The only way to unbrick it is to send it to Samsung, or the guy on XDA who runs that company that uses JTAG to fix it (which is what I did)
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You could do what my idiot brother did to my Nexus S. Format /boot from Clockwork mod (under the storage options I believe) and then turn the phone off. The only way to unbrick it is to send it to Samsung, or the guy on XDA who runs that company that uses JTAG to fix it (which is what I did)
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Why would that brick the device? Can't you still get into the bootloader or recovery and flash a new boot image?
I'd prefer the Google Images untouched to be honest.
Guys, a little OT question, but I don't want to open a new thread just for a noobish question:
How could one actually brick the GNex? Is it possible to brick the GNex so serious that it won't even get recognized by fastboot?
If not, it's literally unbrickable. If yes, what would I need to do to brick my phone like that? Just wann know so I can NOT do it
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where there is a will, there is a way
Worked great for me. Thanks very much.
Rik.
@ OP
Thank you man, a million times. Now I was able to replace Samsung's screw up Stock.
@ zyo will this factory image also work for lte or is this strictly GSM image? I have an issue where neither cwm or adb will restore my stock nandroid and I want a full stock backup just to be safe
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Hello, can someone post a step-by-step guide to revert back to ITL41F? After I unlock the bootloader, what are the steps I need to perform?
Any help will be appreciated!
psero said:
Hello, can someone post a step-by-step guide to revert back to ITL41F? After I unlock the bootloader, what are the steps I need to perform?
Any help will be appreciated!
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just execute the scripts for your platform.
psero said:
Hello, can someone post a step-by-step guide to revert back to ITL41F? After I unlock the bootloader, what are the steps I need to perform?
Any help will be appreciated!
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If you can read German I can give you the link to my step-by-step guide. However I am not able to post it here directly, yet. Too much of a noob still.
psero said:
Hello, can someone post a step-by-step guide to revert back to ITL41F? After I unlock the bootloader, what are the steps I need to perform?
Any help will be appreciated!
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That's a good idea & hopefully someone will.
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I wouldnt flash this on LTE model. I have heard it comes with different radio and stuff (obviously)
I've been an Android user for a while (Nexus One, and now Galaxy Nexus), but am quite tired of Samsung's tyrannical rule over that little version number in "About Phone".
So, I've got my Samsung Galaxy Nexus (on 4.0.1, ERGH!), and I'm on Bell Canada (Alberta, specifically), and I don't believe I have LTE capability (I do have HSPA+...). As for computer, I run Windows 7 x64.
On that note, I'd like to unlock the BootLoader and flash 4.0.4 (no root, if possible), or at least be able to receive updates directly from Google.
These are the questions (and confirmations) I have, as I haven't been able to find any FAQ or thread that covers them...
1. Is this the ROM I should be downloading?
2. Is this the tool I should be using to unlock the BootLoader safely and properly?
3. Is a relocked BootLoader traceable by the carrier/manufacturer, in the event that I need to return it?
4. What is the best way to back up all of the App data on my phone? (High scores, calendar settings, user/password combinations, etc.) Or is this even possible? (I think things like contacts, phone settings, calendar events, and Apps will sync from the cloud... right?)
Any help is appreciated... I'm a bit of a tech geek but I've never even tampered with a phone before, so this is all new to me. Thanks to anyone brave enough to help me! ^^
PS: Sorry if this is in the wrong section; this was the most fitting, I thought.
I used that toolkit and that update and I can confirm that they both work
That is NOT the ROM for you, you have a GSM device. H+ is not LTE.
The GSM and CDMA devices are markedly different.
Try to read in this thread... as well as efrant posts, you will get your answer !
N.B. most important thing is read and read and read... before doing anything..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391881
Zackster said:
I've been an Android user for a while (Nexus One, and now Galaxy Nexus), but am quite tired of Samsung's tyrannical rule over that little version number in "About Phone".
So, I've got my Samsung Galaxy Nexus (on 4.0.1, ERGH!), and I'm on Bell Canada (Alberta, specifically), and I don't believe I have LTE capability (I do have HSPA+...). As for computer, I run Windows 7 x64.
On that note, I'd like to unlock the BootLoader and flash 4.0.4 (no root, if possible), or at least be able to receive updates directly from Google.
These are the questions (and confirmations) I have, as I haven't been able to find any FAQ or thread that covers them...
1. Is this the ROM I should be downloading?
2. Is this the tool I should be using to unlock the BootLoader safely and properly?
3. Is a relocked BootLoader traceable by the carrier/manufacturer, in the event that I need to return it?
4. What is the best way to back up all of the App data on my phone? (High scores, calendar settings, user/password combinations, etc.) Or is this even possible? (I think things like contacts, phone settings, calendar events, and Apps will sync from the cloud... right?)
Any help is appreciated... I'm a bit of a tech geek but I've never even tampered with a phone before, so this is all new to me. Thanks to anyone brave enough to help me! ^^
PS: Sorry if this is in the wrong section; this was the most fitting, I thought.
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Argh! Didn't realize CMDA was the LTE version.
Thanks to everyone! Will read through that thread tonight and hopefully all is well.
Zackster said:
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On that note, I'd like to unlock the BootLoader and flash 4.0.4 (no root, if possible), or at least be able to receive updates directly from Google.
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There is no official 4.0.4 ROM for the GSM version.The latest is 4.0.2.
By the way, you can still update your version (yakjuux) to 4.0.2 without flashing yakju, by following the instructions here.
Zackster said:
4. What is the best way to back up all of the App data on my phone? (High scores, calendar settings, user/password combinations, etc.) Or is this even possible? (I think things like contacts, phone settings, calendar events, and Apps will sync from the cloud... right?)
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Best way is to root your device by following the instructions here, and then install Titanium Backup from the market. TB will do what you are asking.
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There is no official 4.0.4 ROM for the GSM version.The latest is 4.0.2.
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Hmm... does this mean that no 4.0.4 version will work on the GSM version? Or would it be ridden full of bugs, or what?
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By the way, you can still update your version (yakjuux) to 4.0.2 without flashing yakju, by following the instructions here.
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Still requires setting up the toolkit to get the drivers and bootloader unlocked, and to get fastboot working though, it seems, yes?
efrant said:
Best way is to root your device by following the instructions here, and then install Titanium Backup from the market. TB will do what you are asking.
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Doesn't rooting require wiping the device, though? I'm interested in backing it up pre-4.0.4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454314 That there is a little something-something I happened upon when I was growing entirely to impatient waiting for the 4.0.2 update.
It'll give you instructions on what you need to do for everything. Just make sure you select GSM/HSPA+ first.
My gift, from one Alberta boy to another!
Zackster said:
Hmm... does this mean that no 4.0.4 version will work on the GSM version? Or would it be ridden full of bugs, or what?
Still requires setting up the toolkit to get the drivers and bootloader unlocked, and to get fastboot working though, it seems, yes?
Doesn't rooting require wiping the device, though? I'm interested in backing it up pre-4.0.4.
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There is no 4.0.4 source. There is a rumored leak of the 4.0.4 LTE version (no idea of the condition of the version), but the only source that is available is 4.0.3 (it's in the AOSP). The latest version on any GN is 4.0.2 (GSM or LTE/CDMA).
It's kind of disappointing to see the GN taking so long to update, but the Nexus S is apparently taking ages to get onto ICS. I doubt we get another update until the Nexus S gets 100% updated to ICS.
Zackster said:
Hmm... does this mean that no 4.0.4 version will work on the GSM version? Or would it be ridden full of bugs, or what?
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There are custom ROMs available based on 4.0.3. There are NO 4.0.4 ROMs for GSM.
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Still requires setting up the toolkit to get the drivers and bootloader unlocked, and to get fastboot working though, it seems, yes?
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I don't use tool kits, but yes, you need to install the drivers. You do not need to unlock the bootloader.
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Doesn't rooting require wiping the device, though? I'm interested in backing it up pre-4.0.4.
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If you would have looked at the link I posted , you would have answered your question. No, rooting does not require wiping. Unlocking the bootloader wipes.
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Still requires setting up the toolkit to get the drivers and bootloader unlocked, and to get fastboot working though, it seems, yes?
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I've found that these drivers work the best.
krblake13 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454314 That there is a little something-something I happened upon when I was growing entirely to impatient waiting for the 4.0.2 update.
It'll give you instructions on what you need to do for everything. Just make sure you select GSM/HSPA+ first.
My gift, from one Alberta boy to another!
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Great! I'll look into this! Good to know it's worked for someone else in this situation.
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There is no 4.0.4 source. There is a rumored leak of the 4.0.4 LTE version (no idea of the condition of the version), but the only source that is available is 4.0.3 (it's in the AOSP). The latest version on any GN is 4.0.2 (GSM or LTE/CDMA).
It's kind of disappointing to see the GN taking so long to update, but the Nexus S is apparently taking ages to get onto ICS. I doubt we get another update until the Nexus S gets 100% updated to ICS.
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Hmm... disappointing, for sure. I had found this MoDaCo ROM, which is why I asked.
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There are custom ROMs available based on 4.0.3. There are NO 4.0.4 ROMs for GSM.
I don't use tool kits, but yes, you need to install the drivers. You do not need to unlock the bootloader.
If you would have looked at the link I posted , you would have answered your question. No, rooting does not require wiping. Unlocking the bootloader wipes.
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Argh, I keep getting rooting and the bootloader confused. Sorry about that.
efrant said:
I've found that these drivers work the best.
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Excellent, I'll give these a try.
Hi, I have yakjuxw and I want to replace it with yakju. I have Ubuntu, so i found this toolkit but I don't know what I need to do for doing that. I've already installed the toolkit. In the first i choose my device
G. GSM Galaxy Nexus [maguro], but then? I have to follow ALL this five points for have a yakju or I need only the last (n 5)?
1. Unlock the Bootloader
2. Flash ClockworkMod Recovery
3. Root the Device
4. Lock the Bootloader
5. Flash Google Factory Image
0. Exit
Thanks
TheSignal said:
Hi, I have yakjuxw and I want to replace it with yakju. I have Ubuntu, so i found this toolkit but I don't know what I need to do for doing that. I've already installed the toolkit. In the first i choose my device
G. GSM Galaxy Nexus [maguro], but then? I have to follow ALL this five points for have a yakju or I need only the last (n 5)?
1. Unlock the Bootloader
2. Flash ClockworkMod Recovery
3. Root the Device
4. Lock the Bootloader
5. Flash Google Factory Image
0. Exit
Thanks
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If you use a toolkit, you won't learn anything. Use this method, just skip the part about drivers.
This makes me sick. I'm sorry.
Sent from my i9250
Jesus Christ man... you're running Linux and you want a toolkit to root your Android phone? What the hell has this world come to.
efrant said:
If you use a toolkit, you won't learn anything. Use this method, just skip the part about drivers.
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Do this, please.
martonikaj said:
Jesus Christ man... you're running Linux and you want a toolkit to root your Android phone? What the hell has this world come to.
Do this, please.
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I've never had an Android phone until yesterday, I don't know how do they work. Get off your high horse man
TheSignal said:
I've never had an Android phone until yesterday, I don't know how do they work. Get off your high horse man
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In that case, read and learn. Otherwise, you'll just be back here in a panic posting a thread asking for help with your soft brick. Too many of the "my phone's broken, what do I do?" threads start with "so, I used this toolkit". That's why so many people are anti-toolkit at this point.
I haven't found any information for my specific model for some reason.
What I want to do is install stock Android 5 (by stock, I mean what comes on the Google Nexus) on my Verizon Samsung s4 mini (SCH-I435).
To my knowledge, this would involve:
Rooting the phone
Finding a compatible ROM
Flashing the ROM
I just can't find any guides or ROMs for my specific model. Can anyone here help?
I have the exact same model of the s4-mini as you do, and I've looked around just about everywhere. It seems that the bootloader has never been unlocked for this variant of the S4-mini. Verizon also just released a new firmware update that patches the kernel, preventing the use of previous root methods, and it may be some time till someone finds a way around it. If you find anything, please tell me, as I can't stand this bloatware crap on my phone.
How do you usually unlock the bootloader?
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How do you usually unlock the bootloader?
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Usually people create software, such as Cyanogenmod, that exploit vulnerabilities in the software on the phone, giving them access to the bootloader. One of the many issues with this variant is that it is distributed by Verizon, and Verizon is very vigilant about patching vulnerabilities.
EDIT: After a little more digging, I found that the bootloader is completely locked and there is a 99.9999999% chance that it will never be unlocked, typical Verizon for you.
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Usually people create software, such as Cyanogenmod, that exploit vulnerabilities in the software on the phone, giving them access to the bootloader. One of the many issues with this variant is that it is distributed by Verizon, and Verizon is very vigilant about patching vulnerabilities.
EDIT: After a little more digging, I found that the bootloader is completely locked and there is a 99.9999999% chance that it will ever be unlocked, typical Verizon for you.
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Don't you mean never?
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Don't you mean never?
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Pretty much.
Correction
You can root the SCH-I435 with towel root, install SuperSU and Busy Box from Play store. Then flash phils touch recovery and then flash a rom from SD card in recovery. Beware, if you are on Bluegrass cellular. Any rom must be for CDMA phone for the SCH-I435.
Where would I find a compatible ROM?
looking for too!
I have been looking too. Tried a couple, but lose phone service. Everything else works.
I discovered this. Is it legitimate?
phoneupdateblog.blogspot.com/2015/04/working-tutorial-how-to-updateupgrade_70.html
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I discovered this. Is it legitimate?
phoneupdateblog.blogspot.com/2015/04/working-tutorial-how-to-updateupgrade_70.html
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Definitely not legit. They simply have tons of links on their site to upgrading every single phone to lollipop. Inside of each page is exactly the same link to the same "ROM" for every phone, and the comments at the bottom of the page aren't actually real, they are just a picture. Try changing the number at the end of the link "...updateupgrade_70.html" and you will see what I mean.
I was able to successfully root my phone by flashing 4.4.2 NE1 (opposed to the latest version) via Odin and using Towelroot.
Has there been any progress on the addition of a custom recovery?
19lmyers said:
I was able to successfully root my phone by flashing 4.4.2 NE1 (opposed to the latest version) via Odin and using Towelroot.
Has there been any progress on the addition of a custom recovery?
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I found something interesting that might be worth looking into. This guy (http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-mini/527518-serious-question-needing-advice.html) claims to have installed a custom rom that was designed for the GT-I9195 on his SCH- i435. I have actually run into him before on other on some other threads and he seems to be legit. But the problem still remains that when he installed the rom his sound and mic didn't work. Still worth looking into though.
The thread I ran into TheGhost1951: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575913
His profile on xda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1561233
Stuckurface said:
I found something interesting that might be worth looking into. This guy (http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-mini/527518-serious-question-needing-advice.html) claims to have installed a custom rom that was designed for the GT-I9195 on his SCH- i435. I have actually run into him before on other on some other threads and he seems to be legit. But the problem still remains that when he installed the rom his sound and mic didn't work. Still worth looking into though.
The thread I ran into TheGhost1951: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575913
His profile on xda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1561233
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I sent him a PM. Maybe he can shed some light on this
Just curious, would over of the international variant ROMs work if we managed to unlock the bootloader or would the SCH-I435 require its own specific one?
I found an app called Flashify that claims to be able to flash a boot loader or recovery to your device from your device.
Do you think flashing CWM or TWRP would work this way?
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I found an app called Flashify that claims to be able to flash a boot loader or recovery to your device from your device.
Do you think flashing CWM or TWRP would work this way?
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It seems that the only thing that this has to offer for us is a way to flash your phone without using a computer, and to back up your phone (I haven't actually tried restoring from a backup). But we still need a version of CWM or TWRP that is made for the sch-i435.
Stuckurface said:
It seems that the only thing that this has to offer for us is a way to flash your phone without using a computer, and to back up your phone (I haven't actually tried restoring from a backup). But we still need a version of CWM or TWRP that is made for the sch-i435.
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But we'd still need to unlock the boy loader...
SCH-I435
Anyone got success for installing custom recovery and custom ROM on SCH-I435 Verizon? Please help if anyone have done that all.
kjaved8 said:
Anyone got success for installing custom recovery and custom ROM on SCH-I435 Verizon? Please help if anyone have done that all.
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So two years later - has this ever been done?
I need to put android 5.0 on my S4 Mini so I can use the Square app to accept credit card payments for my business. Their app will not work on anything earlier than 5.0. Otherwise I will have to buy a new phone!:crying:
I live in the US and have AT&T. Will this phone work completely?
WiddleyScudds said:
I live in the US and have AT&T. Will this phone work completely?
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Currently on AT&T myself. Phone works great. Currently connected to LTE.
bleached45 said:
Currently on AT&T myself. Phone works great. Currently connected to LTE.
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I'm going to buy it when I return my Maze Alpha X. Similar looking phone but no service here. Is there a safe guide on root yet? Thanks :good:
WiddleyScudds said:
I'm going to buy it when I return my Maze Alpha X. Similar looking phone but no service here. Is there a safe guide on root yet? Thanks :good:
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I'm actually not sure if there is a tutorial from start to finish from unlock to root. I got to skip the unlock phase as I got mine unlocked. With an unlocked phone I followed the tutorial to install Epic ROM and then just flashed Magisk for root.
AFAIK the process is something like this:
Unlock the bootloader within the official MIUI using a vpn. (I believe there are some older threads about this process). Then use fastboot to flash twrp (I used the twrp from epic rom) then in recovery format everything, reboot back into recovery and flash epic.
Epic is a debloated version of MIUI, so it is close to stock.
That was my experience with it. It takes a little messing with to get working thanks to the way MIUI encrypts the phone. TWRP has a hard time with it. I believe Raupe (I think that's the spelling) is working in fixing up a proper recovery.