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OTA Updates in Oz ?

Does anyone know if we can get OTA updates for Galaxy Nexus in Oz yet? Got my GN from Mobicity this week and it is running 4.01. If I go into settings and hit 'check for updates', it says my device is up to date. Would the update be coming from the Provider (optus)? If so, I guess I will have to wait until the are supplying the phones (next few days).
Any information appreciated.

I think the says one is the same as euro check if its yakuju or not.
Mine is an import so I can't say for sure
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There's an app on the Android market which will tell you if you're getting updates direct from Google or waiting for it to go through Samsung. I'd post the link, but apparently I need to make a few other posts first... </rant>
Anyway, it's on the market, named 'GN Official Update Checker'.
If you don't have a Yakju build you can always flash it back to one. Location doesn't matter for Yakju builds, so long as your phone can reach the Google servers, you'll get updates.

Thanks for that. I had already downloaded and ran that App. It says I DONT get my updates from Google.
Not overly keen to unlock the bootloader and flash it at this point in time. Will wait a while and see what comes out in the coming weeks.
Cheers.

Mine actually came with an unlocked bootloader. I wasn't getting updates from Google, but I flashed back to stock 4.0.2 and everything's been fine since. I was a bit nervous about doing so, since I've never done anything like this before, but with the guides here on XDA it was a remarkably simple and easy process.

Milamber33 said:
Mine actually came with an unlocked bootloader.
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How can I tell if it is already unlocked?

Foxxy74 said:
How can I tell if it is already unlocked?
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When you boot up if you have a lock under google and it is unlocked then your bootloader is unlocked
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I have a mobicity yakju thus updated by google when it pleases them
Still on 4.01. unadulterated at this point, but getting impatient........

BlackHoleSlam said:
When you boot up if you have a lock under google and it is unlocked then your bootloader is unlocked.
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Nope, no lock under Google at boot, so I am guessing mine is locked...bugga

You do get OTA updates in Australia. Mine was bought from Clove in the UK and came with the yakju build. Got the volume bug fix a few weeks ago. You just have to be patient I guess.

drahyrt said:
I have a mobicity yakju thus updated by google when it pleases them
Still on 4.01. unadulterated at this point, but getting impatient........
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Try going into settings and manually checking for an update. Sometimes it's available, your phone just hasn't found it yet.
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Foxxy74 said:
Nope, no lock under Google at boot, so I am guessing mine is locked...bugga
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It's easy and pretty risk-free to unlock, and just as easy to re-lock again if you're so inclined.

if you bought the nexus in aus and want direct google updates just convert your phone to the yakuju build from the google nexus factory image site http://code.google.com/android/nexus/images.html
just flash with fastboot, i did this on mine cause i cbf waiting for the ota;s

+1 Amen brother.

My SGN was also purchased from mobicity and I'm in WA, I received both the volume bug and 4.0.2 update on the first day it was released. It's also a yakju build. Just lucky I guess
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I bought from mobicty too but i already got 4.0.2 maybe 3 or 4 days ago
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[Q] Update on yakjuzs build

So I just got my Galaxy Nexus yesterday. I was doing a bit of looking around and found that the latest OTA update for the yakjuzs build was actually 4.0.2 and I'm stuck on 4.0.1. I tried several times to update, taking the sim out for wifi only each time. I'm in the US on AT&T and this is an Asian build on the unlocked GSM version but if it's through wifi I wouldn't think that would make a difference.
I don't want to flash my phone as I really got tired of that with my Galaxy S and I never learned ADB but if it's needed to get updates legitimately I wouldn't mind learning. So that said, is it necessary to flash via ADB and fastboot to the yakju build or is this update just going to mysteriously pop up unexpected-like?

I had the same problem. and turned it into yakju. and immediately received with 4.0.2

I would suggest flashing to yakju build and flash the Google 4.0.2 image. It does not take long.
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It doesn't matter who updates your phone.
Not everyone gets the update at the same time. Someone can flash yakju and get the update immediately, and someone else can flash yakju and not get the update for another month. It's all luck. Updates are rolled out in batches. My friend on stock yakju just got the volume bug fix a week ago.

I'm not too concerned about having to wait so much as not knowing whether the update will even be pushed at all to my phone. It's an unlocked, gsm version with an asian build on AT&T. Besides that, from what I've read there's more to it besides just using odin with the phone in download mode. Has anyone seen a good tutorial that really details the process step by step? I looked but didn't seem to find much as most assume a working knowledge of adb which i lack.

Exinferios said:
I'm not too concerned about having to wait so much as not knowing whether the update will even be pushed at all to my phone. It's an unlocked, gsm version with an asian build on AT&T. Besides that, from what I've read there's more to it besides just using odin with the phone in download mode. Has anyone seen a good tutorial that really details the process step by step? I looked but didn't seem to find much as most assume a working knowledge of adb which i lack.
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What? Where did you get that you won't be pushed the update? Every build will get updates.
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Exinferios said:
I'm not too concerned about having to wait so much as not knowing whether the update will even be pushed at all to my phone. It's an unlocked, gsm version with an asian build on AT&T. Besides that, from what I've read there's more to it besides just using odin with the phone in download mode. Has anyone seen a good tutorial that really details the process step by step? I looked but didn't seem to find much as most assume a working knowledge of adb which i lack.
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Like josh said, you will get the update. However, if you want a step-by-step, look at the how-to links in my signature.
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joshnichols189 said:
What? Where did you get that you won't be pushed the update? Every build will get updates.
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I had mostly chalked it up to my experience with the galaxy s which not once received an update and the one time it did was because i hacked the registry. Then the phone boot looped and i had to flash with odin.
efrant said:
Like josh said, you will get the update. However, if you want a step-by-step, look at the how-to links in my signature.
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I hope you're right on that. I'll check out the tutorial you have if only for information sake for now.
Thanks everyone.

[Q] Getting 4.0.4 Stock ROM

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.

efrant said:
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?
efrant said:
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.
Zackster said:
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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Zackster said:
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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.
descendency said:
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.
efrant said:
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.

[Q] "Restoring" Warranty

Hey guys, it seems like the GPS on my device is broken.
It just won't fix, and on apps like GPS-Test there are no sattelites visible. I tried everything from Removing and Updating AGPS-Data, Turn AGPS off, Update Radios, Return to Stock 4.0.4 but it won't work, so I guess it's broken.
As I already mentioned I installed stock 4.0.4 but got one problem:
My Nexus was a YAKJUXW-Model but currently I'm using the YAKJU Version (4.0.4, IMM76I).
Do I need to return to YAKJUXW if I want to make use of the warranty (Does anyone have expierience with this)?
If so, where can I find a download of the YAKJUXW-Firmware? I remember doing a Nandroid before switching from stock to a Custom-ROM, but I deleted this Backup ages ago.

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

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https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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I'm currently running the version I downloaded from there. But where do I find a YAKJUXW-Image?
Or should I really try to give them my device which is running the Stock YAKJU-Image?

brunnen153 said:
I'm currently running the version I downloaded from there. But where do I find a YAKJUXW-Image?
Or should I really try to give them my device which is running the Stock YAKJU-Image?
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If you want the yakjuxw images, there is a thread in the dev section (started by josteink) that has a link.
Not sure if it matters if you return it with yakju or yakjuxw.
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Okay, thank you for the answer.
Tomorrow if I have enough time, I'll go to the shop and give them my Nexus.

brunnen153 said:
Okay, thank you for the answer.
Tomorrow if I have enough time, I'll go to the shop and give them my Nexus.
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Here is the link by the way for the yakjuxw images.

Just a little Update:
I got my phone back today, and they said they replaced the W-LAN and GPS Module. GPS is working again
They also said they did an Update and Factory Reset, however it's still on ITL41F YAKJUXW.
Thank you for helping me!
Btw: They forgot to relock the device ;D

Is jelly bean available in the UK OTA or otherwise

I've searched for an answer for this on google and on here, but can't find one anywhere. apologies if I'm being dim.
I've just bought an unlocked Galaxy nexus of ebay (I9250) and I've put my o2 uk sim into it. I only bought it so I could get my hands on jellybean.
Is it actually available for this handset in the uk ota or otherwise (without rooting)
thanks
currently running 4.0.4

depends on the firmware you are on.
what does the build number say in the about phone section under settings?

Imm76k.i9250xwld2

tomthefear said:
Imm76k.i9250xwld2
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yakjuxw is the version you have and i'm pretty sure JB is not out for that version.
the best way to get jellybean on your device is to convert to stock yakju. here is a great guide to converting to yakju: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895

Zepius said:
yakjuxw is the version you have and i'm pretty sure JB is not out for that version.
the best way to get jellybean on your device is to convert to stock yakju. here is a great guide to converting to yakju: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
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Thanks for the fast reply. I got a nexus because I wanted jellybean without any hassle. This method looks pretty intense.
Was there a way to tell if my device would have an update available before I bought it?
what's the difference between yakjuxw & yakju? is it a regional thing?
if i do convert to yakju, will it be like my handset was always yakju (if you get me?)
EDIT: I think i meant is yakju an official google rom

tomthefear said:
Thanks for the fast reply. I got a nexus because I wanted jellybean without any hassle. This method looks pretty intense.
Was there a way to tell if my device would have an update available before I bought it?
what's the difference between yakjuxw & yakju? is it a regional thing?
if i do convert to yakju, will it be like my handset was always yakju (if you get me?)
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its a very simple process. if you follow the steps as they are and do not skip anything, you will be fine and if you happen to run into any problems, me or efrant can help you if you post in the thread
the difference is regional and yakju is updated directly from google. anything other than yakju, takju (US play store version) and mysid (verizon variant) is updated by samsung
if you convert to yakju, you will notice no difference. the GSM version's hardware is the same across all variants.

So if i do this process, will it just be like I have a "pure" nexus, and i will receive any future ota updates?
also, do i need to root or anything?
I'm stressing a bit because that is what I thought I was getting

tomthefear said:
So if i do this process, will it just be like I have a "pure" nexus, and i will receive any future ota updates?
also, do i need to root or anything?
I'm stressing a bit because that is what I thought I was getting
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you will have a pure nexus and will updates as soon as they are available directly from google
the only thing you will be doing is unlocking the bootloader. this is not the same as rooting, and you can always relock the bootloader for a pure stock look, although having it unlocked does nothing really.
just follow the steps and you will be fine.

sorry for bombarding you with questions.
Does it make a difference if I go for the 4.0.4 (IMM76I) 4.1.1 (JRO03C)?
I'm assuming I'd just want to go straight to 4.1.1

tomthefear said:
sorry for bombarding you with questions.
Does it make a difference if I go for the 4.0.4 (IMM76I) 4.1.1 (JRO03C)?
I'm assuming I'd just want to go straight to 4.1.1
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download the yakju 4.1.1 from google (there's a link in the guide) and flash directly to jelly bean.

I'm on mac and there isnt a version of 7zip available. It seems to have unzipped fine with the native osx unarchiver. is that ok?
Ive got the 6 img files.

tomthefear said:
I'm on mac and there isnt a version of 7zip available. It seems to have unzipped fine with the native osx unarchiver. is that ok?
Ive got the 6 img files.
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yes there should be 6.
for all the fastboot commands, you will enter them in terminal and instead of just fastboot, you'll need to start the commands with ./
so it'd be like: ./fastboot flash system system.img

tomthefear said:
I'm on mac and there isnt a version of 7zip available. It seems to have unzipped fine with the native osx unarchiver. is that ok?
Ive got the 6 img files.
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Try 7zX for osx.
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Done!! All seems to have worked correctly.
Thanks so much for your help.
is there any way to check that every step worked correctly?
if i want to return the phone (to claim on the warranty etc) would i just have to lock the boot loader?

tomthefear said:
Done!! All seems to have worked correctly.
Thanks so much for your help.
is there any way to check that every step worked correctly?
if i want to return the phone (to claim on the warranty etc) would i just have to lock the boot loader?
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check the about phone section to look at the build number and android version
yes, and you can do that now if you really want (i dont recommend it unless you really are going to stay 100% stock all the time). the command is: ./fastboot oem lock

am i correct in thinking if i do a factory restore that it wont get rid of jellybean.

tomthefear said:
am i correct in thinking if i do a factory restore that it wont get rid of jellybean.
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Correct. It only removes all data and apps from the phone, including your sdcard
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Last question...(probably)
is it likely that the retailer i bought the device from will be able to tell that i installed a new version of the operating system?
I have been having problems with the phone restarting itself randomly. I have read that this is quite a common problem and the hardware most likely needs replacing. but dont want them to think it was me tinkering that has caused this (they specifically asked if id tried to install a custom os)
cheers

yakjuxw JRO03C from IMM76K update is now available.