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GSM Google Nexus coming tomorrow, what should I do immediately?

Hey everyone,
Im relatively confused about this phone since there are so many threads that are for the other versions(VZW/Sprint/Intnl).
What Im looking for is any help(direction?) as to what I should do first on my Nexus that I ordered from Google Play.
What is the first thing I should do(root or unlock bootloader?) and what should I download(Roms or kernals?). Any links to said advice would be much appreciated also.
Many thanks in advance.

Put sim in . Then battery then back cover . Then best of all turn it on
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stewartk said:
Put sim in . Then battery then back cover . Then best of all turn it on
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Touche...
Thank you for the obvious and the laugh. However, I really am looking to get past the two weeks of thread reading, and get guidance from those who have this Google Play version with working roms and stuff.

unlock the bootloader, you can decide to root or flash whatever later. unlocking the bootloader does a factory reset which is why you want to do it before you do any setup or add anything to the phone

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
This has everything you need to know.

nodstuff said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
This has everything you need to know.
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Ok, now I saw this, and I might sound newbish here, but the title of that thread is for the VZA/Sprint/GSM versions of the phone. To my understanding, even the unlocked GSM version originally sold is not the same as the current one in the Google Play store.
If the link above will work for all the phones including mine then that is what I was looking for.

HyperM3 said:
Ok, now I saw this, and I might sound newbish here, but the title of that thread is for the VZA/Sprint/GSM versions of the phone. To my understanding, even the unlocked GSM version originally sold is not the same as the current one in the Google Play store.
If the link above will work for all the phones including mine then that is what I was looking for.
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Lucky for you even if u unlock the boot loader after u sign in and sync all ur stuff your data won't be erased... something about the Takju version that allows users to unlock boot loader without wiping any data =P
- Google

HyperM3 said:
Ok, now I saw this, and I might sound newbish here, but the title of that thread is for the VZA/Sprint/GSM versions of the phone. To my understanding, even the unlocked GSM version originally sold is not the same as the current one in the Google Play store.
If the link above will work for all the phones including mine then that is what I was looking for.
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It will work. Yours is still GSM, yakju, takju, yakjuux, whatever. Its still GSM.

first thing you should is jump up and down, and pat yourself on the back for being tied to your carrier for a phone upgrade

I would unlock the bootloader before anything else...
Then if you're feeling brave (and before you start configuring the device to your liking) flash a third-party ROM based on 4.0.3/4 (The most recent ICS versions):
l'd recommended Cyanogenmod 9 nightlies if you like to be on the bleeding edge (Although you might have to get used to flashing EVERY day, which isn't so bad once you get used to it)
Or, moving to something like LiquidSmooth (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555667)
or
EaglesBlood ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388728).
Each of which will bring different things to the table, you'll have to do your research as to which one you'd like if you go that way.
Alternatively, just stay on stock ROM and enjoy your phone the way they intended you to...

^ Thank you for that. I was actually confused as to what order Im supposed to do things(root, unlock bootloader...Rom...Kernal??)
Ive seen a lot of positive reviews for an AOKP rom and a Frances(?) Kernal. Anyone agree they make a good match?

HyperM3 said:
^ Thank you for that. I was actually confused as to what order Im supposed to do things(root, unlock bootloader...Rom...Kernal??)
Ive seen a lot of positive reviews for an AOKP rom and a Frances(?) Kernal. Anyone agree they make a good match?
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You unlock the bootloader first because it wipes your phone, SD card as well.
Flash clockwork mod recovery.
Flash a custom rom and kernel.
Sorted.

The guide I wrote (previously linked) details how you can also back up your applications (not that you'll really have any to begin with...but if you decide to wait) without root.
Then unlock and restore...and backup again with titanium for all future restorations.

nodstuff said:
It will work. Yours is still GSM, yakju, takju, yakjuux, whatever. Its still GSM.
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This is true and if you use the toolkit i linked below you will need to know that your phone is specifically the takju or its also labeled as the gsm version with google wallet
GNex TOOLKIT V6.2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310

HyperM3 said:
^ Thank you for that. I was actually confused as to what order Im supposed to do things(root, unlock bootloader...Rom...Kernal??)
Ive seen a lot of positive reviews for an AOKP rom and a Frances(?) Kernal. Anyone agree they make a good match?
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it's fanco kernel

GSM Telstra rom (Yakjudv) how to upgrade to 4.0.4 or JB?

Hi everyone,
I must apologise for adding to the large number of threads on subjects such as this, but having trawled through forums (Both here and elsewhere), I'm struggling a bit to know which guide to use.
I'm currently using a Galaxy Nexus which is running stock Android 4.0.1 yakjudv (Telstra GSM). I'm wanting to change my phone to a stock Google rom, as I currently don't get any OTA updates. I would be happy with 4.0.4, or JB. The problem I have is, having looked through all the guides, I don't know exactly what I need to do to achieve what I'm looking for. I'm trying to do the minimum to get the result, and don't need to remain rooted/unlocked after I upgrade.
As I'm quite afraid of doing something wrong, I wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of the best guide to use. I've looked at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614827
and
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/429778/how_update_your_galaxy_nexus_jelly_bean/
and have downloaded the rom from:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images (Yakju)
I would appreciate any guidance.
Thank you so much, and once again my apologies for posting yet another question. I do promise that I have tried to find the information on my own for a number of hours. I may simply be inept at searching!

Download the galaxy nexus toolkit then backup your data then install the drivers then download the factory image 4.0.4 then use the galaxy nexus toolkit to unlock the bootloader then put the galaxy nexus image file in c:\galaxynexustoolkit\google image goes here then use the galaxy nexus toolkit to install the 4.0.4 galaxy nexus image the use the galaxy nexus toolkit to root the device and to keep root use OTA root keeper from google play store then install ota jelly bean update there you go that how you install the google image on your telstra galaxy nexus and I use a galaxy nexus on Telstra
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morgy59 said:
Download the galaxy nexus toolkit ...
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No, don't use a toolkit.
OP, follow this guide. Extremely easy and it doesn't matter what your current build is, you'll be flashing to 4.0.4 "takju" and quickly receive the 4.1.1. OTA update. You'll be stock and update by Google from here on out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895

Use the galaxy nexus toolkit because its very easy to use and I've used it for my Galaxy Nexus on Telstra
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

martonikaj said:
No, don't use a toolkit.
OP, follow this guide. Extremely easy and it doesn't matter what your current build is, you'll be flashing to 4.0.4 "takju" and quickly receive the 4.1.1. OTA update. You'll be stock and update by Google from here on out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
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Thank you both for the replies. If I follow the guide to flash to 4.0.4 "Takju", will this cause any difficulties in using the phone here in Australia? (I read something about not being able to use HD audio or something like that on another forum and just want to be sue that the upgrade will work on my phone here in Aus!)

morgy59 said:
Use the galaxy nexus toolkit because its very easy to use and I've used it for my Galaxy Nexus on Telstra
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But then when something goes wrong (it usually does with new users and toolkits), you have absolutely no idea what's happened and no way to fix it. Just spend the few minutes to learn a manual guide and understand what you're doing. You'll thank yourself when you can diagnose problems.
paul-g said:
Thank you both for the replies. If I follow the guide to flash to 4.0.4 "Takju", will this cause any difficulties in using the phone here in Australia? (I read something about not being able to use HD audio or something like that on another forum and just want to be sue that the upgrade will work on my phone here in Aus!)
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It'll work just fine. I've not heard anything specific about Australian users having issues being on stock Google firmware (no reason why they would). The only issue I could see is the radio not providing the best results. You can always flash back to an AUS-specific radio, although this then prevents you from auto-installing OTA's, which was your goal in the first place...

martonikaj said:
But then when something goes wrong (it usually does with new users and toolkits), you have absolutely no idea what's happened and no way to fix it. Just spend the few minutes to learn a manual guide and understand what you're doing. You'll thank yourself when you can diagnose problems.
It'll work just fine. I've not heard anything specific about Australian users having issues being on stock Google firmware (no reason why they would). The only issue I could see is the radio not providing the best results. You can always flash back to an AUS-specific radio, although this then prevents you from auto-installing OTA's, which was your goal in the first place...
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Thanks again!
I've just tried following the guide and was going to backup my phone first, but CWM tells me 'Can't mount backup path". Does this mean there is something wrong that I should know about before I try the full process?

Sorry to double post - I thought I should just check - Last night I installed drivers using Wug's toolkit, and when I fastboot devices, I get a serial number. It also let me view the device both in normal and recovery mode.
I assumed that meant that I didn't need to reinstall the drivers. Is that correct?
Thanks so much!
Paul

Sprint 4.1.1 info?

I've been looking for info about Sprints latest stock ROM but according to most of the info I've found I should still be on JRN84D but I'm on JRO03U. Since the update I lost my root but the boot loader is still unlocked. I've also lost Touchwiz but sounds like I need to go the CWM route anyhow.
Most of the stuff I find on here seems to be referencing Toroplus so I don't want to start adding a recovery that is incompatable or bricking it trying to root with the wrong files. I've also read many times that using the VZW files is a big no no but they are the only ones supporting my build. So any links or info where I can find the info I need would be greatly appreciated. Whats a boy to do?

This is the info you should have with latest rom
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You lost touchwiz? This isn't a mainstream galaxy phone....
Sent From My Toro+ via White Tapatalk

^^ Yea no Galaxy Nexus variants come with Touchwiz at all. I vaguely remember reading about an effort to bring it over but if I remember correctly it was pretty buggy. So unless you're running that specific custom ROM (and you would definitely know if you were), you never had Touchwiz on this phone.
Definitely don't download any Verizon ROMs or radios. That could brick you. You want "toroplus" builds. That's the sprint variant.

Maybe it wasn't touchwiz. Trying to remember but it was an alternate recovery to CWM that utilized the touchscreen. At any rate I'm back to the stock recovery that is completely useless giving me a droid with a red danger triangle above it.
gagb1967, that is exactly what my build version is. Thats why I'm hesitant to use any of the toroplus files because I know its a mysid build. I've been spending way too much time with my desktop and overclocking because I've forgotten most things about how to mess with my phone. Then again this GNex really doesn't need NEARLY as much alterations as the old Charge and Touch Pro 2 did LOL.

revwolf said:
Maybe it wasn't touchwiz. Trying to remember but it was an alternate recovery to CWM that utilized the touchscreen. At any rate I'm back to the stock recovery that is completely useless giving me a droid with a red danger triangle above it.
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That's the stock recovery. It's not meant to offer you the same functionality as a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM.
that is exactly what my build version is. Thats why I'm hesitant to use any of the toroplus files because I know its a mysid build. I've been spending way too much time with my desktop and overclocking because I've forgotten most things about how to mess with my phone. Then again this GNex really doesn't need NEARLY as much alterations as the old Charge and Touch Pro 2 did LOL.
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You have a Sprint model, you can only use Toroplus files.

martonikaj said:
That's the stock recovery. It's not meant to offer you the same functionality as a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM.
You have a Sprint model, you can only use Toroplus files.
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Thanks all. Back to my good ole rooted stock phone. I can understand using ROM's on other phones because stock interfaces are usually so atrocious but I have yet to find anything wrong with Jelly bean that can't be fixed with an app. Yeah I'm strange LOL. Anyhow thanks again.

[Q] Regarding Android 4.2 update for yakjuxw

Hi, i have an unlocked Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.1.1 that has not received the android 4.2 OTA update. This is because my system is yakjuxw.
So i found a site explaining on how to switch to yakju or takju without loosing any data, apps etc:
http://andwise.net/?p=569
My questions are:
. Has anyone tried this?
. What are the cons?
. Does it void my phone's warranty?
Sorry if this has been asked or is posted somewhere else but i just cant seem to find it.
cheers!
Bruno

It's completely fine. In fact there is a thread specifically about the process that's been around for months.

Cool! Can u point me to it?

You have the same search function as I do.

Clearly you have not read my last paragraph.
But thank you for letting me there is a search feature, technology these days... Next thing u know there will be a global search engine for the whole Internet

brunobliss said:
Clearly you have not read my last paragraph.
But thank you for letting me there is a search feature, technology these days... Next thing u know there will be a global search engine for the whole Internet
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clearly you didnt even bother to read the stickies. any of them.

AS a matter of fact i did, and found ways to flash a rom wiping all data from my phone, which is precisely what i don't want.
Now, i would thank those who actually came forward to answers to my questions instead of arguments that lead nowhere.
Thank you in advance.

The process in the first link is fine and works.
However to point out a few important things:
1) If your bootloader is locked you have to unlock it with: "fastboot unlock oem" and continuing with the instructions on the phone which will eventually delete all your data. (if you have flshed a ROM before you know that)
2) do install CWM recovery ( you can find instructions to do that everywhere and also on the same page you found for the 4.2) and do a Nandroid backup. This way you can go back to your original system anytime you want (I do this all the time)
3) keep also other backups of apps and contacts I find google cloud pretty handy for that.
4) The instructions mentioned on this site works but it might happen that some app or library or database is not happy with the update so the device will go in a boot loop. In this case delete dalvik-cache (it might help), but if it doesn't help you will need to delete the data or the part that causes the issue for this you might look into the logcat.
PS: Zepius, Pandas are not so cute actually ... so what's the best ROM / Kernel (stock it isn't
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AS a matter of fact i did, and found ways to flash a rom wiping all data from my phone, which is precisely what i don't want.
Now, i would thank those who actually came forward to answers to my questions instead of arguments that lead nowhere.
Thank you in advance.
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Thank you!
I have flashed many roms in my old phone using CMW. Surely i don't want to debrand my new phone, so unless the bootloader is unlocked, i guess i'll be looking forward for the yakjuxw updates.
Thank you once more!

brunobliss said:
Thank you!
I have flashed many roms in my old phone using CMW. Surely i don't want to debrand my new phone, so unless the bootloader is unlocked, i guess i'll be looking forward for the yakjuxw updates.
Thank you once more!
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I used to think the same way as you and i also had the same yakjuxw but the updates come too late for those versions so i decided to go yakju and i have no problems now
My advice is that you do it, if you read carefully it becomes dead easy and its worth it
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As written(linked) in the article this is just the software fingerprint I can assure you will not have issues as the main software is the same. The only thing changed is who is providing the updates. Imagine windows you get with dell and hp PC they both have their logos (yakju/xw) but the windows is the same s*itty windows
I used tohave yakjuxw, changed to yakju, takju back to xw.. not im on yakju. This is my job indeed to test apps on diff android versions and i flash time quite often every day and i can assure you all works fine
Anyway if you need a ROM that tells you it is xw let me know Ill upload one for you
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Thank you!
I have flashed many roms in my old phone using CMW. Surely i don't want to debrand my new phone, so unless the bootloader is unlocked, i guess i'll be looking forward for the yakjuxw updates.
Thank you once more!
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Just to let future googlers know that the solution to convert yakjuxw to yakju as seen on this site:
http://andwise.net/?p=569
has soft bricked my phone! I was able to flash a new ROM using Gnex toolkit but (of course) i did lose all my data!
BTW, with android 4.2.2 i'm noticing that wireless turns off after i lock the phone, is there a way round this or is it a new bug ?

4.2.1 Update
I've got a Galaxy Nexus with the yakjuxw build. Previously my phone's Android version was 4.1.1. Just this morning I got the 4.2.1 update! Fire away on the Check Now buttons guys.

brunobliss said:
Just to let future googlers know that the solution to convert yakjuxw to yakju as seen on this site:
http://andwise.net/?p=569
has soft bricked my phone! I was able to flash a new ROM using Gnex toolkit but (of course) i did lose all my data!
BTW, with android 4.2.2 i'm noticing that wireless turns off after i lock the phone, is there a way round this or is it a new bug ?
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Look around the WiFi settings, and the answer to the question in the OP is in this section's sticky, clearly you did not look hard enough, it's also in my signature if you want to take a look.(Jubakuba's Guide)

4.2.1 Update
Hi
I am using a yakjuxw variant of Galaxy Nexus I9250. Today I got an official update and now I am running 4.2.1.
The update was about 95 MB....so now this confirms people are getting update for yakjuxw variant.
thanks
Amarr

US Cellular GS3 (SCH-R530U) 4.1.2 Rooting??

Hey everyone,
I have rooted my GS3 prior to US Cellular's update to android 4.1.2, but after the update, every rooting method I have tried has failed. I almost bricked my phone the other day attempting to use a toolkit.... It tripped teh flash counter apparently and my device status was "Modified" instead of normal. I downloaded the Samsung update tool for the USCC GS3, and did a manual update after i discovered that my prior rooting attempt tripped the flash counter, disabled my Wifi, and caused me to be unable to download an OTA update.
The question is this...... what rooting method shoudl I be using for the USCC Galaxy S3, running 4.1.2? I'd love to be able to block ads again....... and I'd like to stay with the base OS if possible (not flashing it atm)'
Thanks in advance!

Questions and help issues go in Q&A
Thread moved

http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/cwm-recovery-on-all-sgs3-lte-variants.html
Using that method should would, oldest method and always proves true. Like always, you're responsible for everything.

Tripping the flash counter doesn't matter... I have never had USC reject warranty service, and I don't use any counter reset tools.
Unfortunately, XDA isn't the best place to find support for USC phones... Do a Google search for TeamUSCellular and go there for detailed step by step guides.
Then, look carefully at some of the ROMs here on XDA... Several of the ones that use Aroma support multiple carriers.
Sent from my SCH-R530U using xda app-developers app

Root build 4.1.2?
Newb here,
Has anyone had any success in rooting the US Cellular SCH-R530 with build 4.1.2? I donated to the Samsung Galaxy S3 Toolkit cause but after an auto update the most recent build listed for US Cellular is still 4.1.1.
Thanks!

eliwagg1 said:
Newb here,
Has anyone had any success in rooting the US Cellular SCH-R530 with build 4.1.2? I donated to the Samsung Galaxy S3 Toolkit cause but after an auto update the most recent build listed for US Cellular is still 4.1.1.
Thanks!
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Did you not ready the post right above yours? Giving you exact detail of where to look!

What a wonderful experience on this forum so far...
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Did you not ready the post right above yours? Giving you exact detail of where to look!
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No I didn't 'ready' it but I did read it and that post was from a week ago. So I am following up as a lot can happen in 1 week. Either way, TeamUSCellular does not have anything on it at all. But thanks for all your help. I am now regretting the fact that I donated to the development of the toolkit. I guess if this isn't a good place to find help on US Cellular phones then there shouldn't be any US Cellular phones in the toolkit, but yet there is....hmmmm.

eliwagg1 said:
No I didn't 'ready' it but I did read it and that post was from a week ago. So I am following up as a lot can happen in 1 week. Either way, TeamUSCellular does not have anything on it at all. But thanks for all your help. I am now regretting the fact that I donated to the development of the toolkit. I guess if this isn't a good place to find help on US Cellular phones then there shouldn't be any US Cellular phones in the toolkit, but yet there is....hmmmm.
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Ops I had a type O oh well (I need to slowdown sometimes LOL). Try to PM the dev of the toolkit he might be able to help you out.

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Ops I had a type O oh well (I need to slowdown sometimes LOL). Try to PM the dev of the toolkit he might be able to help you out.
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I will try that. Thanks.

eliwagg1 said:
No I didn't 'ready' it but I did read it and that post was from a week ago. So I am following up as a lot can happen in 1 week. Either way, TeamUSCellular does not have anything on it at all. But thanks for all your help. I am now regretting the fact that I donated to the development of the toolkit. I guess if this isn't a good place to find help on US Cellular phones then there shouldn't be any US Cellular phones in the toolkit, but yet there is....hmmmm.
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I think you need to look a little closer.
Go to Forum, go to the SG3 Development forum, go to SG3 Guides & Tutorials, then the 5th topic down is what you want (How To Root Jelly Bean LK5 & MB1).
It takes you step by step and even provides links to the files you need.
I just used this last week on a friend phone and it worked fine.
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Anyone successful at this? Rooting a GS3 with 4.1.2?

rr530u rooting 4.1.2
QuadraTokn said:
Anyone successful at this? Rooting a GS3 with 4.1.2?
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Google poot.

4.1.2 roots exactly the same as 4.1.1 there's no difference.
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will rooting fix roaming mode
hello nobie here got a problem my uscc samsung galaxy s3 is stuck in roaming mode and can not use mobile data.
if i root it will it fix the roaming mode or do i need to have it re-flashed back to page plus or is there another way.
also rooting is it the same as jailbreak and why would you root a android anyway i understand why for apple.
ty for the help hope im not in the wrong place for this if so sry