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I have a problem with rooting my new Galaxy Nexus.
My phone is already unlocked which can be seen in Fastboot Mode.
I used the 'Galaxy Nexus Toolkit v5.4' and choosed as Model the 'CDMA/LTE MODEL -> Android 4.0.4 (Build IMM30B)' and tried option 4 (Root your phone).
Steps i perform then are:
1) Plug the phone in (my device is listet under FASTBOOT MODE)
2) type 'yes'
3) Phone reboots -> Enable USB Debugging mode
4) Wait 160secs and phone reboots automatically
5) Following Text appears:
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [0.416ms]
booting...
OKAY [0.416ms]
finished. total time: 0.702s
Waiting for Device
Now continuing in 10 seconds
Setting up Root on your phone
adbd is already running as root
remount succeeded
1863 KB/s (...)
failed to copy 'root\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': I/O error
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/app/Superuser.apk: No such file or directory
Setting Permissions
Root procedure completed. Rebooting back into Fastboot Mode.
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Obviously rooting did not work. My carrier is BASE (Germany) so i assume that i have a GSM Model of the SGN. However because the Toolkit does not provide a GSM Model with Android 4.0.4 i choose the CDMA/LTE Model. Could this be the problem or do i make any other mistake?
Any help is appreciated...
sorry, but you are crazy..if your phone is GSM, never apply something for CDMA... (it can seriously break things, even if this is not the case )..but in the future i suggest you to don't try to apply something cdma to your gsm phone
if your nexus is GSM and not rooted, i presume you are on 4.0.1 or 4.0.2 (go in settings/ phone info!!!)
andQlimax said:
if your nexus is GSM and not rooted, i presume you are on 4.0.1 or 4.0.2 (go in settings/ phone info!!!)
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Definitly on 4.0.4
Modellnummer: Galaxy Nexus
Android-Version: 4.0.4
Baseband-Verions: I9250XXLA2
Kernel-Version: 3.0.8-g21f62a0 [email protected] #1
Build-Nummer: IMM30B
and crazy? maybe... =)
But in the guides were never written that it can harm my phone
viperbite said:
Definitly on 4.0.4
Modellnummer: Galaxy Nexus
Android-Version: 4.0.4
Baseband-Verions: I9250XXLA2
Kernel-Version: 3.0.8-g21f62a0 [email protected] #1
Build-Nummer: IMM30B
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well..im confused..IMM30B should not be for GSM
andQlimax said:
well..im confused..IMM30B should not be for GSM
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There is a hacked GSM version out there unless the OP got a leak.
Unless you have the 4.0.4 rom installed on GSM you have a cdma device.
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I'm not sure if i have GSM or CDMA...
I just assume it because i have a german carrier and as far as i know you
need to have a Verizon (American carreir) handy to be CDMA.
But i don't know if i get this right...
How can i check which version i have?
viperbite said:
I'm not sure if i have GSM or CDMA...
I just assume it because i have a german carrier and as far as i know you
need to have a Verizon (American carreir) handy to be CDMA.
But i don't know if i get this right...
How can i check which version i have?
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thats right...did you buy it new in german? did you flashed any rom (i though no, since you are rooting it now)?
adrynalyne said:
There is a hacked GSM version out there
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only if he flashed a custom rom i guess
Yes i bought it in germany and i never flashed it.
Is it possible to just flash an already rooted 4.0.4 ROM, which i found here?
My device is unlocked so it could work, maybe ^^
viperbite said:
Yes i bought it in germany and i never flashed it.
Is it possible to just flash an already rooted 4.0.4 ROM, which i found here?
My device is unlocked so it could work, maybe ^^
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are you saying that you are the first with a gsm galaxy nexus with a 4.0.4 official rom??
andQlimax said:
are you saying that you are the first with a gsm galaxy nexus with a 4.0.4 official rom??
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No i'm not saying this, but i do not know better at the moment...
It sounds like that an official version of the 4.0.4 for GSM does not exist?
Then i assume that my phone must be flashed before...
andQlimax said:
are you saying that you are the first with a gsm galaxy nexus with a 4.0.4 official rom??
ps. that rom is for CDMA; if you have a simcard in it, it is definitively GSM, you can flash any gsm rooted rom
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Using the whole 'if it has a simcard its GSM' is kinda an invalid way of distinguishing these phones nowadays since all of Verizon's LTE phones use sim cards.
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times_infinity said:
Using the whole 'if it has a simcard its GSM' is kinda an invalid way of distinguishing these phones nowadays since all of Verizon's LTE phones use sim cards.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
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doh..you are right..
So there is no 'easy' way to check which version (GSM or CDMA) the phone is?
Like a "Remove Battery and look at the sticker"-solution?
viperbite said:
So there is no 'easy' way to check which version (GSM or CDMA) the phone is?
Like a "Remove Battery and look at the sticker"-solution?
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Download "Android System Info" from the Market, go on the system tab and then on "build info". If the Device line says "maguro" it's a GSM variant, if it says "toro" it's CDMA.
icedcoffee said:
Download "Android System Info" from the Market, go on the system tab and then on "build info". If the Device line says "maguro" it's a GSM variant, if it says "toro" it's CDMA.
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That was helpful...
It's a 'maguro' and therefore a GSM variant like you say.
viperbite said:
Definitly on 4.0.4
Modellnummer: Galaxy Nexus
Android-Version: 4.0.4
Baseband-Verions: I9250XXLA2
Kernel-Version: 3.0.8-g21f62a0 [email protected] #1
Build-Nummer: IMM30B
and crazy? maybe... =)
But in the guides were never written that it can harm my phone
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Unless he's rooted, the stock vzw is a 515, while the GSM has 9250 in the baseband, so it looks like he legit is GSM. I'm thinking he might have bought a return phone that someone "tinkered" with.
Agreed. I almost guarantee the op is running Paul Obrien's 4.0.4 port.
adrynalyne said:
Agreed. I almost guarantee the op is running Paul Obrien's 4.0.4 port.
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You're gonna give him better advice than me, but I'm thinking his best bet is to Odin to stock, then root and do whatever he wants.
Ok now that we found out that this phone is a GSM variant i have another question:
Can i now safely flash a rom like AOKP even if it currently is based on a 4.0.3?
So if i can flash it through CWM the phone should be rooted because the ROM is rooted, right?
The downgrade from 4.0.4 to 4.0.3 should be no problem, i think.
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.
Zackster said:
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.
Okay, so I unlocked, rooted and flashed my Galaxy Nexus (4.0.4) last night (it's Toro if that helps) and it does not get service.
When I flashed to a custom ROM I wasn't able to even access the APN.
I tried AOKP and Black ICE.
I go to Settings -> Wireless & networks -> More... -> Mobile networks ->, after which there is no option to change the APN.
If I revert to my stock ROM, I have the ability to change my APN but it won't save after entering the details.
I cannot get service on my stock ROM anymore, meaning that my phone is basically a brick.
I have searched for this error on these forums and online and cannot find a solution, hence the reason I am posting here.
Would un-rooting / re-rooting / re-locking my phone fix this / these error(s)?
Has anyone even heard of this before?
Thanks friends. xoxo.
chrasborf said:
Okay, so I unlocked, rooted and flashed my Galaxy Nexus (4.0.4) last night (it's Toro if that helps) and it does not get service.
When I flashed to a custom ROM I wasn't able to even access the APN.
I tried AOKP and Black ICE.
I go to Settings -> Wireless & networks -> More... -> Mobile networks ->, after which there is no option to change the APN.
If I revert to my stock ROM, I have the ability to change my APN but it won't save after entering the details.
I cannot get service on my stock ROM anymore, meaning that my phone is basically a brick.
I have searched for this error on these forums and online and cannot find a solution, hence the reason I am posting here.
Would un-rooting / re-rooting / re-locking my phone fix this / these error(s)?
Has anyone even heard of this before?
Thanks friends. xoxo.
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Wait, your phone is Toro (CDMA) and you're trying to mess with APNs (a GSM thing)? Something not right there...
I would completely flash your phone back to stock to rule out the possibility that it's a firmware/software issue.
martonikaj said:
Wait, your phone is Toro (CDMA) and you're trying to mess with APNs (a GSM thing)? Something not right there...
I would completely flash your phone back to stock to rule out the possibility that it's a firmware/software issue.
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Well, not entirely sure what I'm doing to be completely honest.
The GSM software didn't work with my phone and the Toro software did, so I was just assuming that my phone is Toro.
I was told that I didn't get service because I couldn't access my APN settings.
chrasborf said:
Well, not entirely sure what I'm doing to be completely honest.
The GSM software didn't work with my phone and the Toro software did, so I was just assuming that my phone is Toro.
I was told that I didn't get service because I couldn't access my APN settings.
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Good lord...
So do you have a GSM or a CDMA phone? Are you using the phone on Verizon or Sprint in the USA? If so, you're CDMA. Toro if you're Verizon and Toroplus if you're Sprint. If you're using it on any other carrier in the world then you're Maguro, GSM.
I'm assuming right now that you've flashed the improper software for your phone model...
martonikaj said:
Good lord...
So do you have a GSM or a CDMA phone? Are you using the phone on Verizon or Sprint in the USA? If so, you're CDMA. Toro if you're Verizon and Toroplus if you're Sprint. If you're using it on any other carrier in the world then you're GSM.
I'm assuming right now that you've flashed the improper software for your phone model...
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Suppose I'd best start over.
I'm unsure how to identify which I'm using; I'm in Australia, on Vodafone.
I was told before I unlocked to check my build number (IMM76K) and was told that this would make my Galaxy Nexus equivalent to that of Verizon's, which is why I assumed I was CDMA. Is this not correct?
chrasborf said:
Well, not entirely sure what I'm doing to be completely honest.
The GSM software didn't work with my phone and the Toro software did....
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Toro worked. Which is why you're posting here after midnight with no APN access on a CDMA phone.
Classic!
Take your phone back to stock and read the instructions before reflashing. You must know what you are flashing before you flash.
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chrasborf said:
Suppose I'd best start over.
I'm unsure how to identify which I'm using; I'm in Australia, on Vodafone.
I was told before I unlocked to check my build number (IMM76K) and was told that this would make my Galaxy Nexus equivalent to that of Verizon's, which is why I assumed I was CDMA. Is this not correct?
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You have a GSM (maguro) device. You have flashed CDMA software on your device. You need to flash back to stock GSM as soon as possible to restore functionality. GSM and CDMA software/devices are NOT compatible.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Follow that guide and return to stock 4.0.4 takju via the images link.
martonikaj said:
You have a GSM (maguro) device. You have flashed CDMA software on your device. You need to flash back to stock GSM as soon as possible to restore functionality. GSM and CDMA software/devices are NOT compatible.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Follow that guide and return to stock 4.0.4 takju via the images link.
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Thanks for the help, sorry for being clueless.
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Thanks for the help, sorry for being clueless.
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You just need to READ before you flash things. Everything is pretty clearly labeled.
You're just lucky you have a Nexus and its very hard to brick.
martonikaj said:
You just need to READ before you flash things. Everything is pretty clearly labeled.
You're just lucky you have a Nexus and its very hard to brick.
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Yeah, didn't really know what I was doing; was going off the word of someone else, I should probably educate myself before endeavouring something like this in the future.
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)
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yakjuxw JRO03C from IMM76K update is now available.
For some reason when I unlock my nexus it breaks my 4g data. Using GNex toolkit, right after I unlock, I reboot back into stock 4.1.1 and get the 4g symbol and some bars but they are white and I cannot browse or get email or anything. Why would unlocking break 4g data? Should I do it some way other than how GNex toolkit does it?
Also, relocking it using GNex toolkit doesn't fix 4g data.
And I dont think it's the tower I'm connected to because I've had this issue at home and at work, 5 miles apart, so definitely different towers.
I also tried wugfresh nexus toolkit and it breaks after unlocking using that as well, which is no surprise since I imagine they use the method.
I did get a ROM installed that worked and I have a backup of it ([ROM]JRO03O 4.1.1 Stock, rooted, deodex, busybox, zipalign + MODs), but I just don't understand why other ROMs aren't working.
locked or unlocked... doesn't matter.
bk201doesntexist said:
locked or unlocked... doesn't matter.
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I don't understand it either and I agree it shouldn't matter, but I've done it multiple times now. 4G data works fine with 4.0.4 and 4.1.1 stock, but as soon as I unlock it, the 4G data doesn't work. Aside fro gnex toolkit and wugfresh toolkit, is there a different way I can unlock it to see if that makes a difference?
aldar5 said:
I don't understand it either and I agree it shouldn't matter, but I've done it multiple times now. 4G data works fine with 4.0.4 and 4.1.1 stock, but as soon as I unlock it, the 4G data doesn't work. Aside fro gnex toolkit and wugfresh toolkit, is there a different way I can unlock it to see if that makes a difference?
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you mean the right way, fastboot oem unlock.
ADB via fastboot oem-unlock, but try forcing 4G by calling *#*#4636#*#* selecting phone information, and changing the radio from CDMA/EvDO +LTE (auto) or whatever to LTE.
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Look, I'm not a dev by any stretch of the imagination, but I have had 4-5 android devices and have unlocked, rooted, installed ROMS, etc on all of them tons of times, when I first got the Nexus it was fine, I probably installed 10 ROMs before I started having this issue. I can't imagine it's Verizon or we would hear about it, but I have had 2 nexus phones with the same issue, which, since I'm in tech support, means user error, but I am really at a loss and desperate. I guess I can run stock, but for someone who usually like to try 2-3 different ROMs a week, that will be hard.
jimmyco2008 said:
ADB via fastboot oem-unlock, but try forcing 4G by calling *#*#4636#*#* selecting phone information, and changing the radio from CDMA/EvDO +LTE (auto) or whatever to LTE.
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From stock 4.0.4 with working 4g data, I did the adb fastboot oem unlock. It unlocked it, then I rebooted and data was broken.
Well this is weird, I reset my phone back to IMM76K (locked and unrooted) using GalaxyNexusRestoreVZW, I have 4 blue 4g bars and data works, but when I *#*#4636#*#* and look at Set Preferred Network Type: it is set to GSM/CDMA auto (PRL). My other choices are WCDMW preferred, GSM only, WCDMA only, GSM auto (PRL), CDMA auto (PRL), CDMA only, EvDo only. However Network Type: is LTE:14. That doesn't look right does it? Should there be GSM options and shouldn't there be LTE options? First time I've seen this screen, so just wondering.
Wait, are you on Jelly Bean radios, please tell me you had the right radios flashed....
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jimmyco2008 said:
Wait, are you on Jelly Bean radios, please tell me you had the right radios flashed....
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Yes. I have used the 4.0.4 IMM76K and the 4.1.1 JRO03O radios from the [Radios][VZW] ALL the Verizon Galaxy Nexus Radios thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890585
here's an idea. flash to stock this way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
stop using a toolkit.
Just found this and it installed 4.1.1 unlocked and the 4g data is working now.
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-toro-primelc03.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio-toro-i515.fg02.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio-cdma radio-cdma-toro-i515.ff02.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot -w update image-mysid-jro03o.zip
Then I rooted, renamed and installed cwm.
Now, after making a backup, I'll try to install a couple of ROMs, which in the past has also broken my 4g.
Still same info/options after dialing *#*#4636#*#*
Just installed latest XenonHD vXV (07.10.12) and Codename Android 3.6.6 [JellyBean] [10/04/12] ... both no 4g data. ugh!
links to the roms you are flashing?
Zepius said:
links to the roms you are flashing?
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[ROM][JB] XenonHD vXV (07.10.12)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667426
ROM: http://loota.org/~xenonhd/index.php?dir=toro/&file=update-XenonHD-10-07-12-signed-toro.zip
Gapps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20120726-signed.zip
[ROM] Codename Android 3.6.6 [JellyBean] [10/04/12]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839162
ROM: http://goo.im/devs/codenamedroid/stable/GalaxyNexus-VZN/Codename-Android-3.6.6-GN-VZN.zip
Gapps: http://goo.im/devs/codenamedroid/googleapps/CNA-GAPPS-JRO03C-CameraFeatures-NoPicasa.zip