I've seen plenty of rooting guides for the Docomo Galaxy Nexus, and guides to sim unlock the device on its original japanese custom software, but no guides to convert the docomo-locked japanese galaxy nexus into a fully stock international unlocked version. It should technically be possible, since both are the i9250 and exactly identical when it comes to hardware, and the only difference, to my knowledge, is the software that runs on the docomo-locked galaxy nexus. If I were to flash a stock ICS 4.0.4 yakju build directly from google's download site, would the docomo nexus become "factory unlocked" on its own after flashing, just like any international version? Would it be able to receive OTA updates directly from google in the future? Also, if anyone could help me know how to go about flashing the yakju 4.0.4 onto the docomo nexus from scratch, it would be greatly appreciated. I ask because I was able to purchase a carrier-locked Docomo Galaxy Nexus for $415 USD, and was told that it could be fully converted to a phone exactly identical to the international unlocked version (except, of course, for the Docomo branding on the back cover). I'm sure this would be useful to many people. If anyone would be willing to give me some guidance, it would really help me out a lot! I am relatively new to android hacking, but did have a nexus s in the past, on which I ran cyanogenmod 9. I am in the USA, and am using AT&T. Once again, it would be a huge help if someone could guide me in the right direction, and I figured there was no better place to look than XDA! Thank you so much!
Docomo Galaxy Nexus
monoloco1 said:
I've seen plenty of rooting guides for the Docomo Galaxy Nexus, and guides to sim unlock the device on its original japanese custom software, but no guides to convert the docomo-locked japanese galaxy nexus into a fully stock international unlocked version. It should technically be possible, since both are the i9250 and exactly identical when it comes to hardware, and the only difference, to my knowledge, is the software that runs on the docomo-locked galaxy nexus. If I were to flash a stock ICS 4.0.4 yakju build directly from google's download site, would the docomo nexus become "factory unlocked" on its own after flashing, just like any international version? Would it be able to receive OTA updates directly from google in the future? Also, if anyone could help me know how to go about flashing the yakju 4.0.4 onto the docomo nexus from scratch, it would be greatly appreciated. I ask because I was able to purchase a carrier-locked Docomo Galaxy Nexus for $415 USD, and was told that it could be fully converted to a phone exactly identical to the international unlocked version (except, of course, for the Docomo branding on the back cover). I'm sure this would be useful to many people. If anyone would be willing to give me some guidance, it would really help me out a lot! I am relatively new to android hacking, but did have a nexus s in the past, on which I ran cyanogenmod 9. I am in the USA, and am using AT&T. Once again, it would be a huge help if someone could guide me in the right direction, and I figured there was no better place to look than XDA! Thank you so much!
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Actually, I have done something similar, so let me put the steps that I followed:
1. Download the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from its XDA thread and set it on your PC
2. Setup the drivers for Galaxy Nexus - This was the toughest step for me. The above toolkit itself gives an option, but that did not work on my PC. I ended up downloading the latest version of Android SDK and setting it up again so that my GNex could connect properly.
3. Start the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit and follow the instructions to unlock bootloader etc. I used option 7, which unlocks bootloader, roots and flashes CWM recovery - all in one step. The toolkit provides sufficient online instructions so its a piece of cake once you can successfully connect your GNex to the PC
4. Get the stock version of 4.0.4 for GSM (I think Google provides some links)
5. Use recovery mode to wipe date and install the zip
6. SIM unlock using IMEI code purchased online or using nv_data.bin method or use the F***Docomo.apk developed by one of the developers on XDA (Although this apk may not yet work on 4.0.4, I can confirm that it works on 4.0.2)
In my case, instead of flashing stock, I flashed ARHD 2.1.5 and used the apk to SIM unlock.
The toolkit and the apk are easily searchable on XDA. Hope the above helps
Enjoy your GNex
kizuki.buy said:
Actually, I have done something similar, so let me put the steps that I followed:
1. Download the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from its XDA thread and set it on your PC
2. Setup the drivers for Galaxy Nexus - This was the toughest step for me. The above toolkit itself gives an option, but that did not work on my PC. I ended up downloading the latest version of Android SDK and setting it up again so that my GNex could connect properly.
3. Start the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit and follow the instructions to unlock bootloader etc. I used option 7, which unlocks bootloader, roots and flashes CWM recovery - all in one step. The toolkit provides sufficient online instructions so its a piece of cake once you can successfully connect your GNex to the PC
4. Get the stock version of 4.0.4 for GSM (I think Google provides some links)
5. Use recovery mode to wipe date and install the zip
6. SIM unlock using IMEI code purchased online or using nv_data.bin method or use the F***Docomo.apk developed by one of the developers on XDA (Although this apk may not yet work on 4.0.4, I can confirm that it works on 4.0.2)
In my case, instead of flashing stock, I flashed ARHD 2.1.5 and used the apk to SIM unlock.
The toolkit and the apk are easily searchable on XDA. Hope the above helps
Enjoy your GNex
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Hello. Thank you very much for your detailed explanation. I had a few questions regarding the process: 1.) Is it necessary to use an unlock code/unlock program to unlock the phone after flashing the yakju build? If I were to flash the yakju build to the galaxy nexus without using a sim unlock method on the docomo software, would the phone unlock itself automatically after flashing yakju, since the yakju software contains different radios than those found in the docomo software? 2.) I noticed that the yakju build on google's download site downloads as a .tar file. I was wondering, before I even attempt to flash it, if it is safe to flash a .tar file on clockworkmod,or if I need to somehow extract it. If so, how should I go about doing this? Once extracted from the .tar file, can the yakju file then be flashed in clockworkmod recovery as if it were any other rom? 3.) Will I still be able to receive OTA updates directly from google as they become available?
Once again, thank you so much for your help!
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Hello. Thank you very much for your detailed explanation. I had a few questions regarding the process: 1.) Is it necessary to use an unlock code/unlock program to unlock the phone after flashing the yakju build? If I were to flash the yakju build to the galaxy nexus without using a sim unlock method on the docomo software, would the phone unlock itself automatically after flashing yakju, since the yakju software contains different radios than those found in the docomo software? 2.) I noticed that the yakju build on google's download site downloads as a .tar file. I was wondering, before I even attempt to flash it, if it is safe to flash a .tar file on clockworkmod,or if I need to somehow extract it. If so, how should I go about doing this? Once extracted from the .tar file, can the yakju file then be flashed in clockworkmod recovery as if it were any other rom? 3.) Will I still be able to receive OTA updates directly from google as they become available?
Once again, thank you so much for your help!
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1. Flashing yakju will not unlock a SIM-locked phone. There can be 3 scenarios,
i) Phone is currently SIM-locked --> You will need to SIM unlock even after flashing yakju
ii) Phone is currently 'temporarily' SIM unlocked --> Flashing a new ROM or factory reset will lead to phone getting SIM locked again. So needs to be SIM unlocked again
iii) Phone is currently permanently SIM unlocked --> No need to do anything after flashin yakju.
2. My understanding is that .tar cannot be flashed directly using CWM. It should be containing a zip file with ROM and probably the image files for baseband etc. If you want to manually flash, you can also follow the instructions here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391881
3. You should be getting OTA updates after flashing yakju
I am not sure If i have a similar problem. Please help
kizuki.buy said:
1. Flashing yakju will not unlock a SIM-locked phone. There can be 3 scenarios,
i) Phone is currently SIM-locked --> You will need to SIM unlock even after flashing yakju
ii) Phone is currently 'temporarily' SIM unlocked --> Flashing a new ROM or factory reset will lead to phone getting SIM locked again. So needs to be SIM unlocked again
iii) Phone is currently permanently SIM unlocked --> No need to do anything after flashin yakju.
2. My understanding is that .tar cannot be flashed directly using CWM. It should be containing a zip file with ROM and probably the image files for baseband etc. If you want to manually flash, you can also follow the instructions here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391881
3. You should be getting OTA updates after flashing yakju
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I just bought a new galaxy nexus gt-i9250 from Ebay India
The seller says I can use any SIM. Here;e the link:
http://_cgi_.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280923671374 (Please remove the '_')
Is there a way for me to find out if my phone is "temporarily' SIM unlocked or Permanently Sim unlocked?
Also,
one of my fellow buyers reported that, he got an offical Jelly Bean OTA when he turned on the device and the phone got bricked when he updated it. Could this happen? If we are getting an OTA from google, then it means that it is in the 'yakju' build everyone's talking about and the phone shouldn't be bricked. Isn'it?
Sorry it sounded sounded dumb. I am new to using android.
Does anybody know if the docomo phones that newegg sells are perm or temp sim-unlocked? will the phone keep the sim unlock after going to yakju?
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Does anybody know if the docomo phones that newegg sells are perm or temp sim-unlocked? will the phone keep the sim unlock after going to yakju?
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I have a Newegg Docomo (bought it in April). First thing I did to it was flash yakju 4.0.4 (IMM76D) using the GNex Toolkit and pop in my AT&T SIM, which had previously been in an AT&T GS II (SGH-I777). It worked like a champ immediately - no muss no fuss. I think it was SIM-unlocked by whomever Newegg gets them from.
I've since gotten the IMM76I and JRO03C updates OTA.
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I have a Newegg Docomo (bought it in April). First thing I did to it was flash yakju 4.0.4 (IMM76D) using the GNex Toolkit and pop in my AT&T SIM, which had previously been in an AT&T GS II (SGH-I777). It worked like a champ immediately - no muss no fuss. I think it was SIM-unlocked by whomever Newegg gets them from.
I've since gotten the IMM76I and JRO03C updates OTA.
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Thanks a bunch! I know this is a little OT, but did yours look used at all? Any scratches or dents?
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I have a Galaxy Nexus, its running 4.0.2, no mods, root or whatever.
I'm sseing a lot of people getting 4.0.4 updates since a few weeks already, but my device is not recieving it.
Is it normal? Should I be worried? How long may it normally take?
I'm exactly in the same situation you are, been waiting for the ICS 4.0.4 update since March 28th and still nothing. (Vodafone Portugal, fyi)
I've been reading the forums left and right trying to understand why and how to get the update and here's what I've gathered:
- You are running a ICS version which was compiled by Samsung so basically all the Over-The-Air updates will have to come from Samsung, instead of Google.
- If you wish to get ICS 4.0.4 you need to flash the official Google Images which can be found here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
If you do so, you will no longer receive updates from Samsung and will most likely always be on the latest version of Android.
Now the down side of it:
- Flashing stock images might require you to root your phone which results in loss of warranty (and I'm not 100% sure on this one so I appreciate someone to correct me if I am wrong)
- It will erase all of your personal data. From photos, to SMS's, wi-fi networks, to app-specific settings, etc.
How to do it?
There's a couple of threads around, here's one to start you with:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20310934&postcount=2
Hope it helped.
woah woah woah.....are you on verizon? if so, that is the problem verizons Gnex is still on 4.0.2 where all other nexus's are on 4.0.4 right now. you are just going to have to wait it out for a couple of weeks (i am guessing) or root and install a 4.0.4 ROM
if you are on a GSM network or a spring Gnex user...then there is an issue.
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Now the down side of it:
- Flashing stock images might require you to root your phone which results in loss of warranty (and I'm not 100% sure on this one so I appreciate someone to correct me if I am wrong)
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no it does not require root, just unlocking the bootloader, which will wipe the device. it is easy enough to relock. instead of fastboot oem unlock, its fastboot oem lock.
Hi, this is my galaxy nexus version :
Android version
4.0.2
Baseband version
I9250XXKK6
Kernel Version
3.0.8-gaaa2611
[email protected]#1
Build number
ICL53F.I9250ZSKL2
When i start Recovery mode :
Fastboot Mode
Product Name : Tuna
Variant : Maguro
HW Version : 9
Bootloader Version : PRIMEKK15
BaseBand Version : I9250XXKK6
Carrier Info : None
Serial Number : 0146A0D002010015
Signing : Production
Lock State : Locked
Few Questions :
1) Before i bought this phone i was told it is factory unlocked. Am i cheated?
2) I hope this phone is GSM as i am using GSM Network sim. If that is the case why havent i received OTA Update to 4.0.4?
3) Updates are from Google or Samsung?
4) What build am i using?
5) If i manually flash to other build now, do i start / continue receiving OTA Updates when available?
Thanks in advance and sorry if some pro feels these questions are stupid.
Everything its ok with your phone... Unlocked means you are free to use any carriers..
You have yakjuzs versión and i dont know if it had received OTA yet
As far as you dont change a single file from factory image meaning kernel/bootloader /baseband /system apks. You are ok to receive OTAs if you manually flash stock 4.0.4 IMM76i
Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3
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Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3
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Sorry didnt understand.....Could you please explain what does that mean??? Am a noob....
Does it mean that it is not the orignal rom? Is that the name of the rom which is flashed replacing the orignal nexus rom to unlock the factory locked phone???what is the orginal name of the rom shipped with nexus???
isicles said:
Hi, this is my galaxy nexus version :
Android version
4.0.2
Baseband version
I9250XXKK6
Kernel Version
3.0.8-gaaa2611
[email protected]#1
Build number
ICL53F.I9250ZSKL2
When i start Recovery mode :
Fastboot Mode
Product Name : Tuna
Variant : Maguro
HW Version : 9
Bootloader Version : PRIMEKK15
BaseBand Version : I9250XXKK6
Carrier Info : None
Serial Number : 0146A0D002010015
Signing : Production
Lock State : Locked
Few Questions :
1) Before i bought this phone i was told it is factory unlocked. Am i cheated?
2) I hope this phone is GSM as i am using GSM Network sim. If that is the case why havent i received OTA Update to 4.0.4?
3) Updates are from Google or Samsung?
4) What build am i using?
5) If i manually flash to other build now, do i start / continue receiving OTA Updates when available?
Thanks in advance and sorry if some pro feels these questions are stupid.
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Where did you get your phone? Play store? Somewhere else? How long have you had it? You should be able to tell right off if your sim is working because of whether or not you have service.
I'll try to ease your mind. First off, if you root and flash roms, you will be a me to update whenever you want because as soon as the ota is available (most times before they are even deployed) it will be posted here and on rootz and numerous other places. To sum it up... root and enjoy arguably the best overall android device available.
isicles said:
Sorry didnt understand.....Could you please explain what does that mean??? Am a noob....
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Huh? What dont you understand?
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msedek said:
Everything its ok with your phone... Unlocked means you are free to use any carriers..
You have yakju versión and it updates straight from Google..
As far as you dont change a single file from factory image meaning kernel/bootloader /baseband /system apks. You are ok to receive OTAs if you manually flash stock 4.0.4 IMM76i
Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3
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Thanks for your reply......
But when i start recovery mode why does it say "Lock State : Locked
"?
Does it mean it was factory locked???
isicles said:
Sorry didnt understand.....Could you please explain what does that mean??? Am a noob....
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The line "Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3" is his signature, just like I show a signature right below every post (look below). Don't worry about it.
isicles said:
Thanks for your reply......
But when i start recovery mode why does it say "Lock State : Locked
"?
Does it mean it was factory locked???
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No, that means the bootloader its locked, and i really encourage you to unlock it so you can root the phone when needed, and you wont have the problem of backing up your data and apks with a locked bootloader /non rooted phone
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raycaster3 said:
Where did you get your phone? Play store? Somewhere else? How long have you had it? You should be able to tell right off if your sim is working because of whether or not you have service.
I'll try to ease your mind. First off, if you root and flash roms, you will be a me to update whenever you want because as soon as the ota is available (most times before they are even deployed) it will be posted here and on rootz and numerous other places. To sum it up... root and enjoy arguably the best overall android device available.
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Thanks for your reply.....
I got this phone from UK and using it inn Belgium......
Using it since 2 days and carrier service seems to be ok, but recovery mode shows "Lock State : Locked". Why???
Since it is GSM I should have received OTA 4.0.4 by now but havent received still on 4.0.2.....why???
Read here
Edit: you havent received OTA cuz you havent received OTA theres not a fixed time for it.. It can take from 1 day to several months...
Thats why ppl tend to flash manually the updates
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isicles said:
Thanks for your reply......
But when i start recovery mode why does it say "Lock State : Locked
"?
Does it mean it was factory locked???
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All phones, including android and apple phones, come in this locked state.You can still use the phone on any network, but you can't change the ROM or kernel. To put in custom kernels and ROMs, you unlock this part of the phone. I would read up more on this before you decide to unlock it. You may decide that you do not want the phone unlocked.
If you want to flash yakju or takju, see here.
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Few Questions :
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Most have already been answered, but I'll throw in my two cents.
isicles said:
1) Before i bought this phone i was told it is factory unlocked. Am i cheated?
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There is a difference between having a locked bootloader and being SIM-locked to a network. The former means that you cannot use fastboot commands, the latter means that you can only use one carriers SIM card. Your device has a locked bootloader, but it is SIM unlocked.
isicles said:
2) I hope this phone is GSM as i am using GSM Network sim. If that is the case why havent i received OTA Update to 4.0.4?
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Yes, it is a GSM device. As was mentioned, updates can take anywhere from minutes to months after the first person receives it, before you get it. Given that you are running a yakjuzs build, the update has started rolling out. So, you can either: 1) wait until you get it; 2) flash it yourself by following the steps here; or 3) flash one of the Google builds (yakju or takju), as posted by msedek in the post above.
isicles said:
3) Updates are from Google or Samsung?
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Samsung for yakjuzs, Google for yakju and takju.
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4) What build am i using?
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yakjuzs
isicles said:
5) If i manually flash to other build now, do i start / continue receiving OTA Updates when available?
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Yes, assuming you do all the steps here.
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You can still use the phone on any network, but you can't change the ROM or kernel. To put in custom kernels and ROMs, you unlock this part of the phone.
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I would just add one thing for clarity: you don't need to have an unlocked bootloader to flash ROMs or kernels if you have root...
efrant said:
Most have already been answered, but I'll throw in my two cents.
There is a difference between having a locked bootloader and being SIM-locked to a network. The former means that you cannot use fastboot commands, the latter means that you can only use one carriers SIM card. Your device has a locked bootloader, but it is SIM unlocked.
Yes, it is a GSM device. As was mentioned, updates can take anywhere from minutes to months after the first person receives it, before you get it. Given that you are running a yakjuzs build, the update has started rolling out. So, you can either: 1) wait until you get it; 2) flash it yourself by following the steps here; or 3) flash one of the Google builds (yakju or takju), as posted by msedek in the post above.
Samsung for yakjuzs, Google for yakju and takju.
yakjuzs
Yes, assuming you do all the steps here.
I would just add one thing for clarity: you don't need to have an unlocked bootloader to flash ROMs or kernels if you have root...
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Thanks Mate. That was very well answered. I really appreciate it.
So if i follow the steps here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25477039&postcount=1
I will be flash my yakjuzs to yakju ROM with locked bootloader and hence forth all the updates would be from google instead of samsung (Currently).
isicles said:
Thanks Mate. That was very well answered. I really appreciate it.
So if i follow the steps here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25477039&postcount=1
I will be flash my yakjuzs to yakju ROM with locked bootloader and hence forth all the updates would be from google instead of samsung (Currently).
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That method will unlock your bootloader (which is what you want) and flash yakju, and you will then get the updates from Google.
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Hi
I have a Yakjuxw device. Has anyone recieved OTA update of android 4.1?
What's 4.1?
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Yakjuxw only received 4.0.4 update last week, dont think JB will come so soon
HRD11 said:
Hi
I have a Yakjuxw device. Has anyone recieved OTA update of android 4.1?
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I agree with what Azlan96 posted. I received the 4.0.4 update last week and to add insult to injury, when you look at the Kernal Version in the Settings/About phone screen, it shows that the kernel was available in MARCH! Why did it take so long for Samsung to get it to us?!
I like others purchased this phone off of a dailysteals sale earlier in the year and also have a yakjuxw device. I couldn't stomach the fact that we have Google's flagship phone, but are kept under hostage by Samsung. Yesterday I unlocked the bootloader using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit by following the steps in this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310) and flashed the stock yakju image.
I'm a n00b at this stuff but Mark Skippen did an excellent job creating that toolkit and making it easy for anyone to do it. I had the bootloader unlocked in 20 minutes (the majority of the time is downloading the image files) and received the 4.1.1 OTA once I logged back into my google account.
My device is now converted to the google yakju version and on jelly bean. I also have the peace of mind that future updates will be coming from google, and not Samsung.
I also converted to yakju from yakjuxw here on my australian galaxy nexus ,best decision I ever made an now i'm on official 4.1.1 jellybean an will always get updates as soon as google releases them, its as easy as unlocking boot loader an flashing stock yakju.Don't listen to stupid carriers like vodafone telling you bs excuses as to why you have to wait for updates because they don't have a clue, their customer support don't know the first thing about android an how it works.
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What's 4.1?
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Not sure if trolling...or serious .
And back on-topic, you probably won't get JB for a while (I mean how long did it take for your guys to receive 4.0.4...).
First thing I did when I got my nexus was getting rid of yakjuxw. Second boot actually
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Like others said, you can convert from yakjuux to yakju or takju to get the latest update from google. I have 2 Gnex and both was on yakjuux, and made the switch. For the first time in my life i flashed my phones, and it really wasn't hard at all. Trust me it is WORTH the effort!
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I had horrible battery draining on Yakju 4.0.4!
My Nexus had originally "Yakjuxw" 4.0.1 - 4.0.2 and I didn't want to use anymore the 4.0.2 so I flashed other bootloader + radio baseband and then Jelly Bean 4.1 "takju" which updated to 4.1.1 and I'm happy with it.. (then yakjuxw got the 4.0.4 update)
Takju is much better than yakju and yakjuxw builds.. :d
manumanfred said:
I had horrible battery draining on Yakju 4.0.4!
My Nexus had originally "Yakjuxw" 4.0.1 - 4.0.2 and I didn't want to use anymore the 4.0.2 so I flashed other bootloader + radio baseband and then Jelly Bean 4.1 "takju" which updated to 4.1.1 and I'm happy with it.. (then yakjuxw got the 4.0.4 update)
Takju is much better than yakju and yakjuxw builds.. :d
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How is takju better than yakju if you don't mind me asking other than coming with Google wallet pre installed.
slayr76 said:
How is takju better than yakju if you don't mind me asking other than coming with Google wallet pre installed.
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It isn't. As far as I know, it's the exact same, but with the addition of Google Wallet.
My device came with yakjuxw, and I pretty much flashed the yakju image a few hours after unboxing it. As for when the update comes, noone really knows.
KernelCrap said:
My device came with yakjuxw, and I pretty much flashed the yakju image a few hours after unboxing it. As for when the update comes, noone really knows.
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If you flashed yakju, just flash the OTA image over it for 4.1.1
KernelCrap said:
My device came with yakjuxw, and I pretty much flashed the yakju image a few hours after unboxing it. As for when the update comes, noone really knows.
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I'm on yakju I got 4.1.1 jb ota notification a week ago, I didn't even have to clear google framework but I still just flashed it from xda instead.
Hey guys, i also have yakjuxw device and now i am seriously consider to flash stock yakju 4.0.4 to get Jelly bean. despite of the fact that i've read about messed up devices getting jelly bean, i will try it .. i have stock 4.0.4 and haven't even unlocked the boot loader yet.
please guide me which is the most reliable way to transforming my device to yakju.
and another question : .. my device has build number IMM76K.I9250XWLD2 ... should the JB image i will flash must have the same Build or what ??? i m little confused here ... ..
A thanks in advance .. ..
V0odo0 said:
Hey guys, i also have yakjuxw device and now i am seriously consider to flash stock yakju 4.0.4 to get Jelly bean. despite of the fact that i've read about messed up devices getting jelly bean, i will try it .. i have stock 4.0.4 and haven't even unlocked the boot loader yet.
please guide me which is the most reliable way to transforming my device to yakju.
and another question : .. my device has build number IMM76K.I9250XWLD2 ... should the JB image i will flash must have the same Build or what ??? i m little confused here ... ..
A thanks in advance .. ..
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Converting your phone will certainly wipe ALL your device (including internal memory), so make a backup. You only need how to enter fastboot mode (turn it on while pressing Vol up + Vol Down). Follow these steps:
1. Dowload the toolkit that's in sticky in the Android Dev section. Install the drivers there (option 1).
2. Unlock the bootloader. (option 3 I believe).
3. Enter the section to download factory google images. Download YAKJU or TAKJU 4.0.4 (the latter if you want google wallet).
4. Flash that image you downloaded.
5. Reboot and wait for OTA.
If you don't want to wait, you can download the OTA zip file, place it in the internal memory and use the toolkit to boot in CWM and flash it from there.
Cheers!
el_charlie said:
Converting your phone will certainly wipe ALL your device (including internal memory), so make a backup. You only need how to enter fastboot mode (turn it on while pressing Vol up + Vol Down). Follow these steps:
1. Dowload the toolkit that's in sticky in the Android Dev section. Install the drivers there (option 1).
2. Unlock the bootloader. (option 3 I believe).
3. Enter the section to download factory google images. Download YAKJU or TAKJU 4.0.4 (the latter if you want google wallet).
4. Flash that image you downloaded.
5. Reboot and wait for OTA.
If you don't want to wait, you can download the OTA zip file, place it in the internal memory and use the toolkit to boot in CWM and flash it from there.
Cheers!
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Sorry if im asking a noob question, by unlocking the bootloader, we will void the phone's warranty right? :/
realblackfox said:
Sorry if im asking a noob question, by unlocking the bootloader, we will void the phone's warranty right? :/
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You can relock it afterwards.
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realblackfox said:
Sorry if im asking a noob question, by unlocking the bootloader, we will void the phone's warranty right? :/
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It can be relocked at any time.
Please HELP ME
Hi,
My buildinfos reports that my phone is yakjuxw / maguro: 4.0.4 / IMM76K.
According to the options available in the GN toolkit, my phone's build (IMM76K) is in the section CDMA / LTE (MYSID / TORO). How is this possible, my buildinfos reports that the hardware is a maguro, but my phone build's is in the "mysid section" (GN toolkit)?
I do not know what to do. I want to upgrade my phone to YAKJU, but YAKJU is in "section GSM (maguro)" and my phone's build is CDMA / LTE (mysid).
Can anyone help me?
So I've been trying to use this guide to unlocking the phone but I haven't been able to get the phone to upgrade to 4.1. I've been trying to use Kies to update it, but it always stops downloading at 69%. I do plan on rooting it anyway, so would I be able to download a stock image or custom stock image to do this? Also i've heard some problems about 3g on cincinnati bell, does that effect this phone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
the guide ^
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524308
the other topic about cincy bell^
Any help would be appreciated. thanks!
Neonfire said:
So I've been trying to use this guide to unlocking the phone but I haven't been able to get the phone to upgrade to 4.1. I've been trying to use Kies to update it, but it always stops downloading at 69%. I do plan on rooting it anyway, so would I be able to download a stock image or custom stock image to do this? Also i've heard some problems about 3g on cincinnati bell, does that effect this phone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
the guide ^
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524308
the other topic about cincy bell^
Any help would be appreciated. thanks!
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for starters, you are using a guide for a different device. i'm sure you know this. things might not always get hairy, but when you're doing anything to these phones, be sure you are using proven techniques specifically for your make and model.
also, i'm assuming you purchased your device outright as unlocking subsidized/contracted phones became illegal january 26th (and that's why you've dug up unlocking material for a different model). if you bought the phone for full price, call your carrier as they will provide you an unlock code.
to respond to updating your android version, this link will allow you to download the latest stock firmware for your device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968625
cheers
I bought an unlocked yakjuux Galaxy Nexus (Canadian) phone that currently has 4.2.1. From what I understand, Samsung is responsible for doing the OTA updates, which I know unfortunately occurs later than the Google ones. I'm using this phone on T-mobile in the United States, and I wanted to ask if this will interfere with me getting any updates, since I'm not using a Canadian service. If not, I'm willing to wait it out. If not, I'm considering flashing takju or yakju. Does flashing these images also change the radio, or is that a separate process? Thanks in advance.
Sukashii16 said:
I bought an unlocked yakjuux Galaxy Nexus (Canadian) phone that currently has 4.2.1. From what I understand, Samsung is responsible for doing the OTA updates, which I know unfortunately occurs later than the Google ones. I'm using this phone on T-mobile in the United States, and I wanted to ask if this will interfere with me getting any updates, since I'm not using a Canadian service. If not, I'm willing to wait it out. If not, I'm considering flashing takju or yakju. Does flashing these images also change the radio, or is that a separate process? Thanks in advance.
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That's actually a separate process as Roms normally only package kernels and even then is optional.
If you search the android development forum you'll find the radio thread and likely find the radio you need to flash. I would link but on mobile.
Also I believe Rhee only difference between yakju and takju is Google wallet. I actually think Google factory brands every phone with any JB stock rom. (Eg. No longer rogers/bell/fido etc boot screen and bloatware.)
So unless you flash manually I'm not sure you'll get OTA because the Canadian OS for me on wind and rogers has only updated to 4.1.2 because of the 4.2 bugs.
EDIT was 4.2.2 but when I got OTA it changed to 4.1.2, I now use the cm10.1 so I'm not much help anymore.
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christopherrrg said:
That's actually a separate process as Roms normally only package kernels and even then is optional.
If you search the android development forum you'll find the radio thread and likely find the radio you need to flash. I would link but on mobile.
Also I believe Rhee only difference between yakju and takju is Google wallet. I actually think Google factory brands every phone with any JB stock rom. (Eg. No longer rogers/bell/fido etc boot screen and bloatware.)
So unless you flash manually I'm not sure you'll get OTA because the Canadian OS for me on wind and rogers has only updated to 4.1.2 because of the 4.2 bugs.
EDIT was 4.2.2 but when I got OTA it changed to 4.1.2, I now use the cm10.1 so I'm not much help anymore.
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Thanks for the reply. Is there an advantage of me flashing a new radio?
Also, if I understood the last part, I can get OTA updates from my Canadian phone, even though I'm on a US network, but they've delayed the update because of bugs.
Sukashii16 said:
Thanks for the reply. Is there an advantage of me flashing a new radio?
Also, if I understood the last part, I can get OTA updates from my Canadian phone, even though I'm on a US network, but they've delayed the update because of bugs.
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No problem! All it really changes is how it deals with reception, any radio can be flashed with any ROM, personally I'd recommend the latest, doesn't destroy your battery as much on 3G anymore.
And it does seem plausible to receive OTA if its not rooted and still on stock because the factory images come from Google now. (International)
But yes that's correct, as far as I know wind (my carrier) has only gone to 4.1.2 my roommate has this same phone officially from wind with 4.1.2 and we just clicked system update saying it's latest.
Rogers may be different however I changed my phone from a rogers gnex to my own little wind gnex
Hopefully you fix your issues!
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