Im not rooted or unlocked, just stock from the play store. I was curious if there was a way to update before getting the OTA in a week or so? Also i want to do it without wiping my data
newtonfb said:
Im not rooted or unlocked, just stock from the play store. I was curious if there was a way to update before getting the OTA in a week or so? Also i want to do it without wiping my data
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use search, this has been awnsered many times before in this forum
Sent from my i9250
You have to unlock your bootloader to flash Jelly Bean if you do not have Takju IMM30D, Takju IMM30D should get automatically the OTA update to JB.
If you're locked, you have to unlock (which wipes) to flash the JB image.
Just wait for the OTA.
Problem with "search for the answer" replies...
"search is temporarily disabled at this time"
I have been getting that message a lot lately... and it lasts for hours sometimes.
But the answer as others have said is... no, you must unlock and wipe.
Use a tool like Titanium backup, it makes wipes less of a pain. Do not backup system apps unless you are flashing a ROM that is similar, like updates to the ROM you are using, or one that has only minimal differences. For switching to JB... just back up user apps.
Marine6680 said:
Use a tool like Titanium backup, it makes wipes less of a pain. Do not backup system apps unless you are flashing a ROM that is similar, like updates to the ROM you are using, or one that has only minimal differences. For switching to JB... just back up user apps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Problem being he must have root to use TiBu, which requires he unlocks the bootloader .
to root without unlocking bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531865
I tested it once and it worked...
But he said its from the play store... meaning takju... from what I read the takju can unlock the bootloader and it will not wipe lucky
-Google
manumanfred said:
to root without unlocking bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531865
I tested it once and it worked...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Only works on 4.0.2. No exploit for 4.0.4.
iGoogleNexus said:
But he said its from the play store... meaning takju... from what I read the takju can u lock the bootloader and it will not wipe lucky
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Only some are reporting this. Not everyone has this "bug".
martonikaj said:
Only works on 4.0.2. No exploit for 4.0.4.
Only some are reporting this. Not everyone has this "bug".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
D8< YOLO
-Google
Marine6680 said:
Problem with "search for the answer" replies...
"search is temporarily disabled at this time"
I have been getting that message a lot lately... and it lasts for hours sometimes
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Google search function doesn't normally fail. It can search xda too.
Sent from my i9250
martonikaj said:
Problem being he must have root to use TiBu, which requires he unlocks the bootloader .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Advice for afterwards LOL
bk201doesntexist said:
Google search function doesn't normally fail. It can search xda too.
Sent from my i9250
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
True, but many just attempt XDA internal search.
martonikaj said:
Only some are reporting this. Not everyone has this "bug".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you sure? I thought all play store devices did not wipe on unlock.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
martonikaj said:
Only some are reporting this. Not everyone has this "bug".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
of everyone who has posted about their play store gn wiping after unlock, it was just 1 user: DOHctor
the "some" in your statement would be better as "most" or even "almost all"
efrant said:
Are you sure? I thought all play store devices did not wipe on unlock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It seemed to me in those threads that there were still people getting wipes when unlocking. Hasn't really been brought up recently though. And we still don't really know why it doesn't wipe.
>=[ so I was right??
-Google
newtonfb said:
Im not rooted or unlocked, just stock from the play store. I was curious if there was a way to update before getting the OTA in a week or so? Also i want to do it without wiping my data
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hate how u ppl ask these questions when it's pretty obvious this can't be don't without even being unlocked. Just get the Wug's toolkit and unlock and root. Done and forever free from the cage.
Related
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader/root the GN on the stock rom, I know this can be done, however, will it cause any problems without a custom rom?
Yes it is possible. No it will not cause problems.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
It will wipe your phone.
Sdcard partition too.
It'll wipe your phone, and if you change anything more than just rooting, you can't automatically update with an OTA.
nodstuff said:
It will wipe your phone.
Sdcard partition too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I'll need to reflash the stock rom? From my understanding only user data gets deleted.
biscuitownz said:
So I'll need to reflash the stock rom? From my understanding only user data gets deleted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No your rom will be fine and yes its just user data, ALL user data.
Photos music etc!
But ya the rom will be fine!!
Since there's no 'SDCard' on the GNex, all your user data + pics + files + anything non-ROM will be wiped. What you will get after bootloader unlock will be the same as when you first turned your phone on.
Of course, this is IF you didn't buy your phone off Google Play. There are rumors that Google Play phones don't delete user data when bootloader unlocked.
Either way, here are the steps:
(1) use an exploit to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader
(2) use backup tools to save your apps + data + user data off the phone
(3) unlock the bootloader
(4) root the phone (again, with the same exploit in step 1)
(5) restore your phone from the backups you made in step 2
*NOTE* - you will still get OTA updates even after you've done the above steps, but you will probably lose root after each OTA update and will have to wait for a new exploit, if any, before you can root again.
biscuitownz said:
So I'll need to reflash the stock rom? From my understanding only user data gets deleted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
martonikaj said:
It'll wipe your phone, and if you change anything more than just rooting, you can't automatically update with an OTA.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ahh..I see.
So once I'm rooted and do the OTA updates....does the root stay? Or I have to re-root it?
biscuitownz said:
Ahh..I see.
So once I'm rooted and do the OTA updates....does the root stay? Or I have to re-root it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have to re-root or use OTA root keeper from the play store.
nodstuff said:
You have to re-root or use OTA root keeper from the play store.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oo ic. Thanks!
is there a way to get root/jailbreak without full wipe out?
Jailbreak? What's that?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
ÜBER™ said:
Jailbreak? What's that?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you know what i mean )
a1exus said:
you know what i mean )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is such a way, since i dont have the verizon nexus... i dont quite know where it is but im sure its a sticky in your android development. Or somebody with your phone will come in and post a link.. sorry just jerking your chain
ÜBER™ said:
There is such a way, since i dont have the verizon nexus... i dont quite know where it is but im sure its a sticky in your android development. Or somebody with your phone will come in and post a link.. sorry just jerking your chain
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
doesnt work on 4.0.4, only 4.0.2 i believe.
Wipe happens when you unlock your bootloader (which you have to do to flash root), and you can't unlock without wiping.
Swyped on my CM9 Galaxy Nexus
a1exus said:
is there a way to get root/jailbreak without full wipe out?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can back up your stuff via adb, unlock (wipe), and then restore via adb. It'll take a while, but it will be like it was never wiped.
a1exus said:
is there a way to get root/jailbreak without full wipe out?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As was mentioned before:
a) if you are on 4.0.2 or 4.0.1, follow the instructions here to root. Then you can flash CWM, backup via that, and then unlock your bootloader.
b) if you are 4.0.4, follow the instructions here to backup, then unlock your bootloader by following the instructions here (you do not need to do steps 5-13 under part D if you only want to unlock your bootloader), and root by following part E in the same post.
I have unlocked my gnex and rooted it.And then should I relock it?is there any difference whether relock it or not?thanks in advance
No difference just keep it open because if you ever have to reflash recovery or something you'll have to re unlock and that will wipe all data.
Sent From My Toro+ via White Tapatalk
I would read this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1898664
danger-rat said:
I would read this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1898664
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so detail.thank you
The Play Store bought Galaxy Nexus doesn't even wipe when unlocking the bootloader, so there is no reason to bother relocking if that's what you have.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
andrewNY said:
The Play Store bought Galaxy Nexus doesn't even wipe when unlocking the bootloader, so there is no reason to bother relocking if that's what you have.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seems like this shouldn't be true...
cwoggon said:
Seems like this shouldn't be true...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agreed, but multiple users have reported this. I'm rather curious what's going on with those play store devices. It's hard to believe Google deliberately removed a crucial security feature. If unlocking the bootloader does not wipe userdata, everybody who's not using encryption is basically facing a security risk.
cwoggon said:
Seems like this shouldn't be true...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's widespread enough to be true.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650830&page=22
Mach3.2 said:
It's widespread enough to be true.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650830&page=22
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was unaware, haven't been following the GNex forums for awhile. Seems like this could be a security issue...
My purpose to root is limited to supersu on the stock rom and xposed framework if possible. I do not want to flash any custom rom.
Is it possible to keep all DRM related functionalities with stock rom + root, with this method?
im having troubles updating my galaxy nexus. his android version is stuck on 4.1.1 and thats makes me a dad panda :`(
my build number is: JRO03C.I9250XWLH2
I tried to wipe it and then update but that didnt help.
also tried to follow this guide: "How to force get 4.1.2 JellyBean on Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus! NO ROOT!" on youtube.
didnt help either.
please help me, im close to giving up :`(
you do not have a yakju or takju firmware. 4.2 has not been released for your version yet (yakjuxw)
the only way to get 4.2 right now is to flash the google images using fastboot.
Zepius said:
you do not have a yakju or takju firmware. 4.2 has not been released for your version yet (yakjuxw)
the only way to get 4.2 right now is to flash the google images using fastboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can you link me a tutorial how to do it? my really just a noob....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Ash.Ruv said:
im having troubles updating my galaxy nexus. his android version is stuck on 4.1.1 and thats makes me a dad panda :`(
my build number is: JRO03C.I9250XWLH2
I tried to wipe it and then update but that didnt help.
also tried to follow this guide: "How to force get 4.1.2 JellyBean on Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus! NO ROOT!" on youtube.
didnt help either.
please help me, im close to giving up :`(
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need to clear data "Google Framework Services"
Then check for updates, you should see 4.1.2
dschreiber69 said:
You need to clear data "Google Framework Services"
Then check for updates, you should see 4.1.2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
tried that already, didnt help.
Zepius said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
how do I unlock the bootloader?
Ash.Ruv said:
how do I unlock the bootloader?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
instructions are in the thread...
literally, its a step by step instruction set. guess you didnt read it?
You can use the Toolkit to unlock, flash, root and simply everything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
M_Shaaban said:
You can use the Toolkit to unlock, flash, root and simply everything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no. do not use the toolkit.
if you use it and something doesnt work, good luck figuring out what went wrong, and i will not help you.
I went into super su and unrooted my phone. Can I lock my bootloader now or is this a bad idea?
corster88 said:
I went into super su and unrooted my phone. Can I lock my bootloader now or is this a bad idea?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bad idea. Next update might fail from left over stuff from root or a mod...then you are done.
TonikJDK said:
Bad idea. Next update might fail from left over stuff from root or a mod...then you are done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Whats the solution?
corster88 said:
Whats the solution?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The solution (I think) would be to wipe data and flash the entire stock image for your phone, then re-lock the bootloader. This will make sure that any folders/files pertaining to being rooted are gone and shouldn't cause any problems when it comes to validating your OS. Just make sure you properly unrooted SU by using their uninstaller/unroot tool before wiping and reflashing.
corster88 said:
Whats the solution?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LeMoise said:
The solution (I think) would be to wipe data and flash the entire stock image for your phone, then re-lock the bootloader. This will make sure that any folders/files pertaining to being rooted are gone and shouldn't cause any problems when it comes to validating your OS. Just make sure you properly unrooted SU by using their uninstaller/unroot tool before wiping and reflashing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes run flashall unless you are extremely brave. I used to lock and unlock my nexus 6 bootloader with custom firmwares but this phone is a completely different animal
corster88 said:
I went into super su and unrooted my phone. Can I lock my bootloader now or is this a bad idea?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flash. all to both slots and be sure to include -w
Out of curiosity, why do you even wish to lock the bootloader? Especially with the numerous horror stories of users unable to resurrect a bootlooping device (rather simple to fix if unlocked) because their bootloader is locked.
Pain-N-Panic said:
Out of curiosity, why do you even wish to lock the bootloader? Especially with the numerous horror stories of users unable to resurrect a bootlooping device (rather simple to fix if unlocked) because their bootloader is locked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Android pay? I know I miss it.
poor2rican1 said:
Android pay? I know I miss it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Isn't there a way to get Android pay working with su hide and magisk?
corster88 said:
I went into super su and unrooted my phone. Can I lock my bootloader now or is this a bad idea?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Locking the bootloader is always a bad idea if you have to ask if it's a bad idea.
poor2rican1 said:
Android pay? I know I miss it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flash a custom kernel.
Sent from my Pixel C using Tapatalk
Bryanx86 said:
Flash. all to both slots and be sure to include -w
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm nub. What do you mean?
Ok I flashed to stock can I lock now?
corster88 said:
Ok I flashed to stock can I lock now?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just an FYI, here's someone that locked their bl. Only 2 reasons I can see this as necessary is RMA, and Android pay. And Android pay works with magisk, so really only one reason. Just be sure to know what you're doing. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/help/pixel-xl-bricked-bootloader-locked-t3698638/page2