Ok, I'm still considerably new to the whole Android scene, so I've been reading the forums regarding manual updating and the stock google images, but there's still a few questions I would like answered.
My GN states 'Samsung' in the Product (check attachment) so I am running a custom (?) build of ICS 4.0.2, correct?
Which also means I will not receive updates directly from Google, I will receive them from Samsung when they feel like it instead.
It also states I'm running yakjuxw and Google has only yakju, so my I am wondering what are the differences and IF by installing the yakju official image I will have problems with my GN.
I would also like to know if the yakju official image constains support for Portuguese along with its dictionary or not.
I am aware that my phone will be wiped when I flash the official image so, I would like to know what is the best way to backup and restore the SMS database?
I've read about apps such as SMS Backup & Restore but, for some reason it doesn't really seems THAT reliable (not to mention it doesn't backup MMS messages).
There is literally no difference, just change your code and enjoy. I don't know about the Portuguese language though.
If rooted you can backup all your texts. But if not I'm pretty sire one of the SMS backup apps does indeed get mms as well. There are many apps so try them all.
What do you mean by "just change your code" ?
Are you saying that I can change my product code from yakjuxw to yakju without installing the official image?
Would that allow me to receive the 4.0.4 OTA update, as if it was originally installed with the said official image or there would be incompatibilities that would, somehow, screw it up?
for reference & future people searching / having the same questions I had:
I have manually installed the official google images and it was smooth. I followed the guide in post #2 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20310934&postcount=2
(refer to Q: How do I Update to the latest Google Stock Rom (manually)?)
It comes with support for Portuguese and its respective dictionary.
For SMS restore, I used the SMS Backup & Restore which also worked perfectly.
You can find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore
It was very fast doing the backup, but it took a little time restoring it (around 10 minutes for 2929 messages)
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What do you mean by "just change your code" ?
Are you saying that I can change my product code from yakjuxw to yakju without installing the official image?
Would that allow me to receive the 4.0.4 OTA update, as if it was originally installed with the said official image or there would be incompatibilities that would, somehow, screw it up?
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Yes you can change your product code, there's a big thread on it. I don't know however if you do or don't have to flash the stock image during the process. Just read the thread. I luckily got the good product code by default so didn't have to change it.
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First, 4.0.2 is the latest version for the GSM GNex, right?
I thought it was... anyway. I got my phone yesterday and unloced the bootloader and rooted, but didn't install CWM or do anything else that actually required root. The phone did apply an OTA update, but I don't remember if it was before or after I rooted.
Anyway, it is now saying 4.0.1 and 'check for updates doesn't find anything'.
...so, that's wrong, isn't it? Any idea why? I thought rooting didn't mess with OTA (unless you start messing with things too much, of course).
Thanks in advance!
Oh, and it is yakju.
No only updated builds of 4.0.1 have been pushed to the GSM version.
4.0.2 was for the Verizon version.
Ah ha!
Thanks guys!
Just thought I'd mention that I am on a GSM GN and got asked to update to 4.0.2. today. There is a thread in general about it. I took screenshot too. But the update didn't apply right. I downloaded it and hit install and restart but nothing happened. hmmm...
Maybe I was offered it by mistake...
The thread is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395047
Given that JBQ posted factory images of 4.0.2 for the Maguro/Tuna build I think it's safe to say it's going to OTA. Multiple GSM owners have received the update notification.
Updates roll out SLOWLY and are flagged by IMEI. If your IMEI isn't flagged to get the update yet there is no number of checkins that will prompt you to download it. Normally updates have rolled out over a few weeks. This process was explained by someone at Google a while back. The OTA goes to a small group during which time they can ensure that it isn't causing issues. If that goes well it's expanded to a larger group and then subsequently all devices as it scales up.
GSM version has 4.0.2 update, but not pushed over.
i have manually downloaded the stock image from google and manualy flash it.
i am now running 4.0.2
http://code.google.com/android/nexus/images.html
what i did was,
backup my system (just incase).
Factory Images "yakju" for Galaxy Nexus "maguro" (GSM/HSPA+)
(all file extract from the 4.0.2 (ICL53F) image)
flash bootloader
flash radio
flash recovery
flash system
and reboot, and presto. you are on 4.0.2.
my experience, this does not remove all your data.
just similar to a upgrade for me.
a side note. i am running everything stock..
Hey guys,
I recently got a Galaxy Nexus, and wanted to play around with it. It's still on the 4.0.1 stock ROM (yakjuux build). Haven't made any tweaks to it beyond the basics (removed vibration, disabled data since I don't have a data plan, etc).
Basically, what are the benefits of flashing the 4.0.2 factory image (from Google, can't link it yet)? And how would I go about it? My guess is, I'll need to place the files on the phone, then flash it using flash-all.sh. Or would it be better to just pick a custom ROM and go with that instead of flashing the yakju build?
The benefits of straight yakju are that you should get updates first (faster than yakju** people anyways).
Custom ROMs offer more than stock but bring their own issues/tweaking. Go read every one of the 1000000 threads on "stock vs. custom ROM" (think there's one going on in Q&A right now, actually).
If you want to switch from yakjuux to yakju, follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21113773&postcount=195
I personally used this one to flash my Canadian model to yakju and it works great. It uses your PC (or Mac) + fastboot to flash the items in order. Be sure to follow all of the steps and flash all of the items. In order to receive OTAs (if that's important to you) you need them to all be flashed. Changing one (like recovery or radio) will stop OTAs.
If you need more info, the guide is pulled from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464881
Sweet, thanks. That worked great.
I did notice a weird thing after rooting where my phone remained awake constantly even with the screen turned off. Not sure if it fixed itself though. I'll check again to see if the problem persists.
edit: It seems to be fixed now. Awesome.
I just unlocked my bootloader for the first time and installed 4.0.4 via cwm following the guides and all went well but I'm a real amateur at this and would prefer to go back to stock if possible!?
Is there any side effects in having my phone as it is now as I live in the UK and think I used US version of the google images as I followed the guide on Android Central - only occurred to me when it came up with English United States as first language option during clean startup - and will I still receive OTA updates from Google now?
Sorry if these seem like obvious questions.
Hi,
I recently installed JB and rooted my GN using this tutorial (youtube.com/watch?v=1y3Lm6feyGI) and a few other infos picked here and there (including xda). It worked perfectly. BUT here is the thing: I had a GN GSM (I'm in Europe) maguro/yakjuxw running 4.04. My goal was to install JB 4.1.1 JRO03C which I did (and it runs like a charm so far). Now, when checking in Google Maps the version, I find 'takju'.
My question is: is that 'normal'? I mean installing JB had to change the version or is it something wrong I did like picking the wrong file or option in the GN Toolkit? And when I'm at it, is a rooted GN able to use OTA (and should the GN running a specific version for that)?
Thank you guys
Eric
When you flashed to Jelly Bean, you used the images directly from Google, which made your phone "takju". That just means from this point forward you'll get updates quickly directly from Google.
Root doesn't block your ability to get an OTA. Taking the OTA will make your root go away unless you use an app like "OTA Rootkeeper". Things that will stop you from taking an OTA are a custom recovery, different radios, modified/deleted system files.
If you have custom recovery, you can keep it and flash the OTA manually and keep that custom recovery. You just can't accept and auto-install an OTA.
Changing variant does not effect you in any bad way. It gives you benefit of being ota from Google
So the answer is yes, don't worry about it
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel
Hello,
I just got and Samsung galaxy S3 from a family member. And first thing I did, was reset it to factory settings. Which went ok.
Now I would like to update the phone. Current android version is 4.1.1. When I go into update section of the phone I get message that current phone version is up to date, but I read on the internet that latest version is 4.4.2. How should I best proceed in order to update the phone.
Also, I have several questions which I've been wanting to find out (Please note that I'm quite new to android):
1. This phone was rooted. It appears that after factory reset it is still rooted (According to Titanium Backup) is that how it should be? I thought that after factory reset phone would not have root access. Also what is strange, that after performing a factory reset I already had quite old version of Super Su pre-installed and CyanogenMod file manager, why is that?
2. I have an AT&T version of the phone. But I live in Europe where there is no sign of AT&T. Is it possible to remove AT&T branding? Also this phone has some kind of custom Adnroid software update "AT&T software update", which always tells me that v4.1.1 is the latest version of android available for my phone. Is it possible to revert back to native software update?
3. I did a factory reset on the phone about 30 minutes ago, how it already has 5.5 GB of free space used? - For some reason factory reset didn't remove music and photos.
4. I found the application named "System app remover". Can I trust its judgement on which apps are safe to remove?
5. How can I make sure if I have 2core processor or 4 core processor? - I downloaded this program "CPU / RAM / DEVICE Identifier", I have 2 core snapdragon processor
Hi Viltnieks!
You are correct: there have been newer Android updates released for the Samsung Galaxy SIII (SGH-i747/SGH-i747M variants). I know you tell you got an AT&T variant of the phone, but just to make sure, please double-ckeck under the Phone Settings --> About Phone that your device model is the SGH-i747 one. This info can also be found on a sticker under the battery. If you have another SGSIII device model, you are in the wrong forum.
I'm not exactly sure to pinpoint your phone's current state. At one point, you say that it has the AT&T Updater, but it also has been rooted, and contains CM file manager... As you want to update the phone's OS (ROM) to a newer version and would like to remove AT&T branding, I'll just straight skip to your second point:
viltnieks said:
2. I have an AT&T version of the phone. But I live in Europe where there is no sign of AT&T. Is it possible to remove AT&T branding?
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There are basically three kinds of ROMs:
1. the official, carrier's ROM;
2. custom ROMs based on the carrier's official ROM. Those are ROMs created by the community, but are build on the carrier's one;
3. custom ROMs based on the Android Open Source Project, or one if its derived ROMs.
If you flash the first kind of ROM, you will have all the official stuff provided by AT&T, exactly as if the phone was brand new, out-of-the-box; this also imply that you will get all the AT&T stuff (AT&T Updater, AT&T-related softwares, AT&T branding...). If you flash the second kind of ROMs, you may get some of the AT&T stuff, though generally speaking ROM developers do a pretty good job at removing unneeded carrier junks and branding, or allow the user to choose which of the carrier-apps he wants to install or not. The third kind of ROMs are the cleanest kind looking at carrier-related stuff: it does not have those kind of things.
I have not given you a straight answer, as it is not my place to choose for you what you want. Still, I believe if you want to get rid of AT&T's branding, you would be more interested in custom ROMs, either carrier-based ones or AOSP/CM-based ones. For this reason, I would suggest you take a look around in the Android Development and Original Android Development sub-forums, where lots of custom ROMs are published by developers. Read the first posts of the threads, you will find what ROMs have to offer, what they look like, if they are based on stock or on AOSP/CM, if they are debloated, etc. The first posts also contain informations on how to install, so carefully read them.
You need to be running a completely stock ROM in order to receive OTA updates. This mean you cannot be rooted, stock apps should be present, and stock recovery.
Thank you for replying!
After double checking I can verify that model number indeed is SGH-i747. I also get AT&T logo before samsung logo when powering up, AT&T phone book and some other AT&T applications.
It has the AT&T updater, yes, but it isn't working. I always get "Software update interrupted. No update is available.." Or "Current software is up to date. You may check again in 24 hours"
And, indeed it has CM file manager and Super SU app installed, even If I do factory reset, these apps show up without installing. I guess it means that this is some kind of custom rom based carrier's ROM?
If I have a rooted phone, is it normal that it will stay rooted after factory setting reset?
I'm quite new to this, I wanted to clarify, ROM is like a version of android os?
I don't really need any of the carrier's stuff, so I guess 3rd kind of ROM would be best for me.
Is this the place where to look for roms - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att#romList?
Preferably I would like the phone to have global ROM, the one that comes with samsung galaxy S3, before carrier's add their stuff.
Factory reset will not remove the CM File Manager or SuperSu because they were probably installed via custom recovery or Odin. Only apps installed from the ROM itself will be removed.
I suggest installing the Samsung Phone Info app from the Play Store to determine the bootloader and modem installed on your phone and report back. The bootloader version is important to know before flashing anything.