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[Q] Help! Converting Docomo Galaxy Nexus to International Yakju Unlocked

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!

monoloco1 said:
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?

GateCityRadio said:
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.

UnusualSuspect said:
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?

[Q] 4.0.4 questions

I just bought the phone yesterday from Verizon. It's all stock. I'm running 4.0.2, but I was wondering if 4.0.4 is out for everyone? I haven't received any update about it on the phone. Checking for updates just says I'm up to date. Do I need to manually update it, or just wait for it to hit me? How long should I wait?
If I decide not to wait, I have to unlock and root my phone, correct? And then download and install 4.0.4 (IMM76I) "yakju" from Goggle's Nexus factory images page? or do I need "mysid IMM76K from ICL53F" for toro from the "Official Google OTA Update URLs" thread on these forums?
I'm just concerned because I ran into some battery issues already (phone was completely dead when I woke up this morning. was at 90% when I went to bed. About 7 or 8 hours) and I read 4.0.4 fixes some of the battery issues. I've also changed some settings to limit battery draining. I believe it's working.

Root and Unlock using GNex TOOLKIT V6.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
then install a custom rom should also fix your battery issue

4.0.2 its really buggy.. If you are rooted and unlocked try some custom rom?
Stock 4.0.4 has loads of improvement, great battery, great performance, camera quality fix, etc..
If you want stock image, download from Google official site and flash it via fastboot, and then reroot
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

No, I'm not rooted or anything at all. I planned to root later when I got use the phone. I'm pretty new to this root stuff, but want to explore it. I've already been doing lots of research.
But it seems the vote is to go ahead and unlock, root, get 4.0.4 and get a custom rom/kernel. lol Instead of waiting to get the 4.0.4 through Verizon, I should get it myself manually. I was wondering if I should just wait or not.
Is yakju the version I want or toro?

SleepingTaiga said:
No, I'm not rooted or anything at all. I planned to root later when I got use the phone. I'm pretty new to this root stuff, but want to explore it. I've already been doing lots of research.
But it seems the vote is to go ahead and unlock, root, get 4.0.4 and get a custom rom/kernel. lol Instead of waiting to get the 4.0.4 through Verizon, I should get it myself manually. I was wondering if I should just wait or not.
Is yakju the version I want or toro?
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You want the mysid version for toro (Verizon), yakju is for maguro (GSM)

nodstuff said:
You want the mysid version for toro (Verizon), yakju is for maguro (GSM)
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Thank you! I just have another question before I decide to flash 4.0.4 to my device.
4.0.4 was pulled from google servers, but is available at Random Phantasmagoria. Though, RP says it's not recommended to flash the 4.0.4 IMM76K update. Would you agree? I haven't seen anyone say that version has given problems with all the reading I've done, so I imagine it's fine. Just double checking. I think most people have to be on 4.0.3 or 4.0.4 to get certain kernels and such to work.

SleepingTaiga said:
Thank you! I just have another question before I decide to flash 4.0.4 to my device.
4.0.4 was pulled from google servers, but is available at Random Phantasmagoria. Though, RP says it's not recommended to flash the 4.0.4 IMM76K update. Would you agree? I haven't seen anyone say that version has given problems with all the reading I've done, so I imagine it's fine. Just double checking. I think most people have to be on 4.0.3 or 4.0.4 to get certain kernels and such to work.
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Well I was using the IMM76K version til yesterday with CM9 and it was fine, its been upgraded to IMM76I in the latest nightly.
All kernels work with 4.0.3/4.0.4
I don't think you'll have any problems as long as you download the right firmware for your model. Don't flash the GSM firmware on a cdma phone.

[Q] Upgrade from 4.0.1 to 4.0.2

Hi, I just got my gsm galaxy nexus i9250 today with stock android 4.0.1. I heard that 4.0.4 will cause signal loss bug so I'm hoping that I can update to 4.0.2 OTA or 4.0.3 instead. So where do I download a stock 4.0.2 or 4.0.3 to flash it? There's only 4.0.4 factory image in the google developers site (xda don't allow me to post link because this is my first post).
Can someone help please? Sorry if this question have been asked before. Thank you.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1372376&highlight=stock+4+0+2
you could do this. this stock 4.0.2 rooted that you flash via CWM. it was the quickest thing i could find for your request.

Zepius said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1372376&highlight=stock+4+0+2
you could do this. this stock 4.0.2 rooted that you flash via CWM. it was the quickest thing i could find for your request.
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Thanks man I'll probably try it later. So technically this is a custom ROM right? How do I update to an official one if that's possible?

syamilrosham said:
Hi, I just got my gsm galaxy nexus i9250 today with stock android 4.0.1. I heard that 4.0.4 will cause signal loss bug so I'm hoping that I can update to 4.0.2 OTA or 4.0.3 instead. So where do I download a stock 4.0.2 or 4.0.3 to flash it? There's only 4.0.4 factory image in the google developers site (xda don't allow me to post link because this is my first post).
Can someone help please? Sorry if this question have been asked before. Thank you.
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The problems with the network have been fixed in a small update (i think it was 500 kb or so) from google. You won't experience the issues we had 2 MONTHS AGO when you just flash version 4.0.4 with Build number IMM761. Android 4.0.4 is way better than 4.0.2...
How did you even get 4.0.1? my phone (european samsung version) came with 4.0.2 from the box back in march.

syamilrosham said:
Thanks man I'll probably try it later. So technically this is a custom ROM right? How do I update to an official one if that's possible?
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technically it is a custom rom, but all it is stock rooted with busybox.
as far as an official one. you could flash a say a yakjuux or another variant of yakju that would be official just updated by samsung instead of google.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554256 - this is 4.0.2 yakjuux stock flashed via CWM

syamilrosham said:
Thanks man I'll probably try it later. So technically this is a custom ROM right? How do I update to an official one if that's possible?
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I wouldn't do that! if I were you
to explain this I have to tell you this:
there are diffrent versions of the ROM available. When your phone comes from the US you have a big chance that you are running Yakuja (the official Google branded ROM). but when you live outside the USA or got your phone from a non-US batch you have diffrent "Samsung branded ROMS". there's not such a big difference other than samsung checks the update and leaves things out that should not be available in your country...
You might brick your phone really nasty when you go update it with the wrong "ROM brand". If you really insist on getting the latest update (4.0.4) and when it doesn't come to you in the normal OTA way. try this thread bellow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
In the process you will get the latest version of Android without the need for modified recoveries. This is "the legit Google way".

amonfog said:
You might brick your phone really nasty when you go update it with the wrong "ROM brand". If you really insist on getting the latest update (4.0.4) and when it doesn't come to you in the normal OTA way. try this thread bellow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
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im sorry but no.
it doesnt matter what yakju version you go with. the GSM phone is the same across all versions, just a matter of where the software comes from.

amonfog said:
The problems with the network have been fixed in a small update (i think it was 500 kb or so) from google. You won't experience the issues we had 2 MONTHS AGO when you just flash version 4.0.4 with Build number IMM761. Android 4.0.4 is way better than 4.0.2...
How did you even get 4.0.1? my phone (european samsung version) came with 4.0.2 from the box back in march.
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Oh if the problem is gone then I would just update it to the latest 4.0.4 then I'm just worried because I read a lot of article saying that 4.0.4 causing signal loss when phone is in sleep mode. I got a used one (like new) from Amazon maybe thats why it's still 4.0.1

Nope, my European stock rom came without Google books (comes standard with android). and did not get full functionality on the NFC (since our public transportation cards can be hacked using NFC). There is a difference between brands.
above that, the method posted in the link is how it should be done. If you check the official Android documentation you'll see the same description (but with some expensiver words). It's a proven way that is and has been reliable and save for a long time. of course I know what CWM is and does. But these ways are just ok.
I don't think the OP needs Root on his phone when he doesn't even know how to update a phone.
And in the technique described on the xda page I revered to (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895) you can actually relock the OEM after the switch, which means you have a very high chance of keeping the factory warranty (they will only notice it when they dig in to the phone really really really deep, but even then you would be considered to be a "stock" user in most of the cases).
When you have CWM sitting in your phones memory they will notice that. If you had it in your phones memory they will notice to (since the phone keeps past-version records on a save place).

amonfog said:
Nope, my European stock rom came without Google books (comes standard with android). and did not get full functionality on the NFC (since our public transportation cards can be hacked using NFC). There is a difference between brands.
above that, the method posted in the link is how it should be done. If you check the official Android documentation you'll see the same description (but with some expensiver words). It's a proven way that is and has been reliable and save for a long time. of course I know what CWM is and does. But these ways are just ok.
I don't think the OP needs Root on his phone when he doesn't even know how to update a phone.
And in the technique described on the xda page I revered to (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895) you can actually relock the OEM after the switch, which means you have a very high chance of keeping the factory warranty (they will only notice it when they dig in to the phone really really really deep, but even then you would be considered to be a "stock" user in most of the cases).
When you have CWM sitting in your phones memory they will notice that. If you had it in your phones memory they will notice to (since the phone keeps past-version records on a save place).
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The seller that I bought from said he bought the phone from google play store, so it has to be yakju/takju right? which means i don't have to convert it?

syamilrosham said:
The seller that I bought from said he bought the phone from google play store, so it has to be yakju/takju right? which means i don't have to convert it?
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Nope just update it.
if your updater doesn't work for some reason try this:
go to settings > hit apps > go to the tab "all" > open the settings for the app "google services framework" > hit "clear data" > hit "force stop" > go back to the main list in the settings app > hit "about phone" > check for updates (it should give you "last checked 1977 or so")
If you got this phone second hand and haven't factory resetted it yet. you should, the previous owner might have left traces from his usage or things that can compromise your privacy behind. this can be done from settings > storrage > factory reset
Good luck with android 4.0.4. You'll love it!
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syamilrosham said:
The seller that I bought from said he bought the phone from google play store, so it has to be yakju/takju right? which means i don't have to convert it?
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If you are realy curious about what version you have you can check this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.cbruegg.officialupdate
It's completely harmless! It will check the brand on the phone and provide you with details.

Thanks a lot man. I really appreciate your and Zepius' help. Definitely gonna go with 4.0.4 now. I see you're from Netherlands, definitely gonna root for them this Euro 12!

syamilrosham said:
So where do I download a stock 4.0.2 or 4.0.3 to flash it? There's only 4.0.4 factory image in the google developers site (xda don't allow me to post link because this is my first post).
Can someone help please? Sorry if this question have been asked before. Thank you.
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There is no 4.0.3 stock ROM. If you want 4.0.2, you can find it here:
http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/galaxy-nexus/i9250/
Zepius said:
technically it is a custom rom, but all it is stock rooted with busybox.
as far as an official one. you could flash a say a yakjuux or another variant of yakju that would be official just updated by samsung instead of google.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554256 - this is 4.0.2 yakjuux stock flashed via CWM
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No, that is not a stock ROM, and no it is NOT just a stock ROM that is rooted with busybox. It is a deodexed, zipaligned ROM, with a non-stock kernel.
If you use that, you will no longer be able to use OTA updates to update to a new version -- you will have to re-install a full ROM.
As for flashing a yakjuux build, why??? It makes no sense. Why would he flash a build which would get updates later than a yakju build?
Zepius said:
im sorry but no.
it doesnt matter what yakju version you go with. the GSM phone is the same across all versions, just a matter of where the software comes from.
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It DOES matter what version of yakju you go with. If you do not go with yakju or takju, you will get OTA updates MUCH LATER than yakju or takju.

efrant said:
There is no 4.0.3 stock ROM. If you want 4.0.2, you can find it here:
http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/galaxy-nexus/i9250/
No, that is not a stock ROM, and no it is NOT just a stock ROM that is rooted with busybox. It is a deodexed, zipaligned ROM, with a non-stock kernel.
If you use that, you will no longer be able to use OTA updates to update to a new version -- you will have to re-install a full ROM.
As for flashing a yakjuux build, why??? It makes no sense. Why would he flash a build which would get updates later than a yakju build?
It DOES matter what version of yakju you go with. If you do not go with yakju or takju, you will get OTA updates MUCH LATER than yakju or takju.
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he mentioned he did not want 4.0.4, hence why i mentioned yakjuux.

Zepius said:
he mentioned he did not want 4.0.4, hence why i mentioned yakjuux.
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Yeah, he mentioned he didn't want 4.0.4, so you should recommend yakju 4.0.2, not a non-yakju build, as a non-yakju build will screw him if he wants any updates beyond 4.0.4.

efrant said:
There is no 4.0.3 stock ROM. If you want 4.0.2, you can find it here:
http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/galaxy-nexus/i9250/
No, that is not a stock ROM, and no it is NOT just a stock ROM that is rooted with busybox. It is a deodexed, zipaligned ROM, with a non-stock kernel.
If you use that, you will no longer be able to use OTA updates to update to a new version -- you will have to re-install a full ROM.
As for flashing a yakjuux build, why??? It makes no sense. Why would he flash a build which would get updates later than a yakju build?
It DOES matter what version of yakju you go with. If you do not go with yakju or takju, you will get OTA updates MUCH LATER than yakju or takju.
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Alright thanks for the info, learnt a lot about yakju takju stuffs now.

amonfog said:
Nope just update it.
if your updater doesn't work for some reason try this:
go to settings > hit apps > go to the tab "all" > open the settings for the app "google services framework" > hit "clear data" > hit "force stop" > go back to the main list in the settings app > hit "about phone" > check for updates (it should give you "last checked 1977 or so")
If you got this phone second hand and haven't factory resetted it yet. you should, the previous owner might have left traces from his usage or things that can compromise your privacy behind. this can be done from settings > storrage > factory reset
Good luck with android 4.0.4. You'll love it!
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If you are realy curious about what version you have you can check this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.cbruegg.officialupdate
It's completely harmless! It will check the brand on the phone and provide you with details.
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By the way, the link you sent me is dead. Do you mind sending a working one? thanks.
Loving my Gnex, it's like my 2nd girlfriend now LOL

JB 4.1 to yakjuxw

Hi
I have a Yakjuxw device. Has anyone recieved OTA update of android 4.1?

What's 4.1?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

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.

Drift spunk said:
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.

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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!

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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!
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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?

[Q] I have my phoen flashed to YAKJU, why am I not getting update?

I flashed my phone to YAKJU for the sole purpose of getting faster updates (directly from google), but I didnt get them. does that mean I not have to manually flash every update?

What version number are you running then?
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ChickenSwagger said:
I flashed my phone to YAKJU for the sole purpose of getting faster updates (directly from google), but I didnt get them. does that mean I not have to manually flash every update?
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Be patient. Not everyone gets the update at the same time. It might take a few days before you get it.
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when did you flash yakju and what updates haven't you gotten?

Probably 4.1.1 since there is no yakju for 4.1.2
Beamed from my Grouper.

wait so all that work I did was only flashing 4.1.1? will there be a yakju for 4.1.2?

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wait so all that work I did was only flashing 4.1.1? will there be a yakju for 4.1.2?
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no ETA

will there be a yakju for 4.1.2?
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No never. Not for you at least. Google has a whiner blacklist and you are on it.
Seriously, there is no OTA out yet for ANY Galaxy Nexus variant. The only 4.1.2 ROM out yet is the factory image for "takju". Flash it if you can't wait or be patient for a few days.

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wait so all that work I did was only flashing 4.1.1? will there be a yakju for 4.1.2?
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You didn't notice during all your work what the version number was you where flashing? It says it clearly right on the factory image page.

albundy2010 said:
You didn't notice during all your work what the version number was you where flashing? It says it clearly right on the factory image page.
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Judging from all his replies, he flashed Yakju 4.1.1

Yeah. What I don't get is how he doesn't know what he flashed.
You should always know what files you're flashing to your phone. So you don't break your phone

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Yeah. What I don't get is how he doesn't know what he flashed.
You should always know what files you're flashing to your phone. So you don't break your phone
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My 6th senses tells me he flash stock using toolkit
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?

Flashed to Yakju, but unable to update to android 4.1
My device is a Samsung Galaxy Nexus i9250 and I was on 4.0.4. I flashed to yakju (had the samsung variant for Middle East earlier) based on the instructions in androidforums (instructions here were difficult for me to follow), so that I'd get updates directly from google. Can't provide the androidforums link since I am a new member (WTF is that, really??).
As directed in the link, I downloaded samsung drivers and firmware, installed the drivers and then used the firmware to flash 4.0.1. The method did not root my device (double-checked that using the root checker app).
It updated to 4.0.2 through wi-fi. After that, it was not updating to 4.0.4 through wi-fi, but updated instantly as soon as I switched to my mobile network, and I have no idea why that happened. I am in UAE, and my carrier is Etisalat, FWIW.
Anyhow, now I'm not getting the 4.1 update either through wi-fi or mobile. When I click on system update, it shows that the update is downloading, and nothing downloads eventually and I get a message intimating me that the download has failed and that I can retry the download.
I have tried the usual trick: clearing google services framework cache and then restarting the phone,hasn't worked.
Can someone help please? I'm closer to a noob than a geek, as you would've figured out by now. So do bear in mind that I need detailed instructions.. :laugh:
Thanks in advance.