Hello,
First, let me apologize if this has already been discussed. However, I couldn't seem to find any info about it. So, my question is: Can I root Jellybean 4.1 on my Galaxy Nexus i9250 without a computer? I bought the device second hand from somebody else (it wasn't used, it was pretty much sealed in box) so it already has an unlocked bootloader. It doesn't have CWM, I checked. Now, because the hard part is already done (unlocked bootloader), I should be able to root, and flash CWM through ROM Manager, right? That's the only obstacle between me and sweet roming! I don't have a windows computer that I canuse for this process, or else I would already be done.
Thanks!
Unfortunately you need to be able to flash the recovery to begin your rom-ing adventures and without root access your stuck doing it from the bootloader.
But all the tools you need are available for windows Linux and Mac so what you are looking to do is very possible with whatever hardware and operating system you have.
What exactly are you using for a computer so maybe I can get you pointed in the right direction.
I have an Asus Transformer with me, and a windows at home.... But, I'm not home, and I won't be for a while. I'm traveling until the 14th. Hence, my question. I suppose I shouldn't be ROM-ing without a computer available, but... It's so hard to resist!
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Ricksta said:
I have an Asus Transformer with me, and a windows at home.... But, I'm not home, and I won't be for a while. I'm traveling until the 14th. Hence, my question. I suppose I shouldn't be ROM-ing without a computer available, but... It's so hard to resist!
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an internet point will be your best friend
If you have the correct cables, you could use this fastboot binary on your tab to unlock your gnexus's bootloader and flash custom recovery, and root via flashable zip.
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So I've come to notice that I can't even change a widget background to transparent without rooting (right?) so I want to root my phone. I reflashed my GN to have yakju which wiped all the data and it was a pain to get everything back as it was before. Was able to save my messages, which I'm very thankful for as it took ages to get them out of my old Nokia (series 40) to my GN. Since I've downloaded apps from "third party providers" that usually cost money but were on a special sale (GetJar) and I'd also lose these apps.
It seems that there are a lot of ways to backup data if you have root access, but if you don't your out of luck. Shame on me for not rooting the minute I got the phone, but I believed when people told me that Android was open (BAZINGA). So before I lose ~20 bucks worth of apps I want to be sure there really is no way for me to save them somewhere somehow.
Could someone also point me to a topic of sorts where there are some facts listed about rooting? I know it's somewhere here, but I haven't found it (to be frank this question is probably also in here somewhere, but couldn't find it either). I guess I can't have a rooted phone with the default ROM? Right? So if I root I won't get updates from Google?
As you can see I'm an Android/XDA nooblet.
For data back up after rooting Titanium Backup is a must have. I bought the pro version.
From my understanding you will still get OTA updates from Google if the finger print = google/yakju/maguro:4.0.2/ICL53.... for example.
If the fingerpring contains samsung anywhere in there then your upade will come from sammy not google
I have TB installed, but as said I'm not rooted yet so it's useless. My device is currently marked as Google. So what I have to do is just choose a ROM that has that fingerprint? Okay.
start here mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
Rooting will NOT wipe your data or apps. However, if you re-locked your bootloader, then you are out of luck, as unlocking the bootloader causes a full wipe. You should always leave your bootloader unlocked -- it saves a lot of hassle... like what you are now experiencing.
There is no good way to backup without root.
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Rooting will NOT wipe your data or apps. However, if you re-locked your bootloader, then you are out of luck, as unlocking the bootloader causes a full wipe. You should always leave your bootloader unlocked -- it saves a lot of hassle... like what you are now experiencing.
There is no good way to backup without root.
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Are you positive? That would be awesome!
Another noob question, what's the difference between rooting and unlocking the bootloader? Is the latter for installing things like ClockWorkMod Recovery?
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Are you positive? That would be awesome!
Another noob question, what's the difference between rooting and unlocking the bootloader? Is the latter for installing things like ClockWorkMod Recovery?
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Rooting simply gives you 'root' access, which is the Linux equivalent of administrator on Windows. Unlocking the bootloader lets you flash packages signed by sources other than official, or unsigned as well.
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If you're talking about rooting not wiping your phone, then yes. However, unlocking will wipe your phone, thus the recommendation to do it before you've d/led or configured anything. I unlocked right after I did the initial out-of-box setup, had to go through again after the unlock wiped the phone, and then rooted it yesterday. I used this method to root (there's a similar rundown in the GN LTE forum) and none of my apps or tweaks had been removed or changed. But you should always make backups just in case, which the first link helps you with.
Yeah. So the answer is there is no way to save your your data. Luckily a lot of the stuff is synced with Google. Your messages you can save with SMS backup. I unlocked, rooted and went ahead and flashed a new ROM (hopefully that is the right terminology: you flash ROMs, right?). In between the new ROM and rooting I backed up with Titanium Backup.
This one let's you sync with Facebook which is awesome. Now if only FB would be added as an IM service as well. It's probably the only instant messaging service in use around here; kind of a bummer it isn't included. Does anyone know if someone is intending to add this functionality in a custom ROM etc? (sorry, just feels wrong to strat a new topic for this question.)
I have my music widget now with a transparent background.
You won't lose the paid apps even if you wipe/unistall them. They will appear as purchased for you in the android market always. You just need to reinstall them.
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App manager on es file explorer makes back ups of .apk files, pretty sure you don't need root, but I could be mistaken, its a free app so its not like you have anything to lose. If it does work, after backing up your apps you can then move the files to your pc with a usb cable, or transfer the files to a cloud storage like dropbox for extra security.
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App manager on es file explorer makes back ups of .apk files, pretty sure you don't need root, but I could be mistaken, its a free app so its not like you have anything to lose. If it does work, after backing up your apps you can then move the files to your pc with a usb cable, or transfer the files to a cloud storage like dropbox for extra security.
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Needs root
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AdrianE46 said:
You won't lose the paid apps even if you wipe/unistall them. They will appear as purchased for you in the android market always. You just need to reinstall them.
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I think that only applies to apps purchased/downloaded through Android market.
I can't remember but i read that with ics, using adb without unlocking or rooting you can back up your data. I will try and find the link, try the dev forum.
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I can't remember but i read that with ics, using adb without unlocking or rooting you can back up your data. I will try and find the link, try the dev forum.
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Nope, not without root.
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Yeah. So the answer is there is no way to save your your data. Luckily a lot of the stuff is synced with Google.
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Actually, that isn't entirely true. You can still back-up what you can see on the Nexus when you connect it to your computer.
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Actually, that isn't entirely true. You can still back-up what you can see on the Nexus when you connect it to your computer.
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That is true, I was going to say to always backup your "sd card" by copying it over to your computer when locking/unlocking as it will be wiped for whatever reason.
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Nope, not without root.
are you sure, i haven't started fooling around with mine yet, decided to stay stock for a while but here it says otherwise
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402347
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No windows platform support thou
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Hi folks. First post here and a bit of a weird one, I’m hoping some of you with more experience in rooting etc can point me in the right direction. I’ve got a GSM Galaxy Nexus which I previously rooted to get updates as I was stuck with some horrible build that had to go through Samsung and my carrier to update.
Now my USB port is faulty and I want to get it serviced under warranty but I don’t want them blaming the root access and trying to squirm out of it. I’m actually running a stock ROM of ICS so I don't need to change that - but I still have CWM installed along with its custom recovery mode(?), Superuser and the bootloader is unlocked.
Can anybody give me some suggestions on how I could undo this, preferably limiting my use of USB or eschewing it all together? It’s so unstable I’m really afraid of bricking the device. I want to just make it look as stock as possible so things go smoothly with the service or replacement.
I found suggestions in some threads for using 'Mobile ODIN'. Can anyone tell me if this would help? Thanks!
I've read on here multiple times that they will repair it even if rooted...maybe someone can confirm.
I think there is a apps on the market called adb wireless... May be it can help you!
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Just get a stock ROM zip and you can use glados app to lock the boot loader when rooted then flash the stock fw after wiping system the stock system will wipe the custom recovery on boot enjoy
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Sorry. At work. Post 3 of my guide.
Returning to stock and locked without USB.
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Sorry. At work. Post 3 of my guide.
Returning to stock and locked without USB.
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Fantastic! Thanks to those above too. I'll check out part 3 of your guide as mentioned since it's in your sig. :good:
So I went through the steps to unlock the boot loader on my gnex so I can get the 4.2 update since I'm on Verizon and I thought it was rooted but I guess not. I used the root toolkit on Mac and I'm not sure what happened. I've never rooted on a Mac before, always on windows using a one click program but I don't have a windows PC any more. Just an imac and a Linux box running Ubuntu. Can anybody point me in the right direction for what to next?
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Hi,
I want to root my Galaxy Nexus (T-Mobile) but the WugFresh root toolkit wants to know if my device is "TAKJU-MAGURO" or "YAKJU-MAGURO".
My settings don't mention either one: http://db.tt/SlNoG0Yi (screen shot)
How can I find it? I'm using the latest stock ROM from Samsung.
Thanks in advance...
Go into maps, check about, and it will list your make
root your maguro the right way.. fastboot OEM unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash either the su binaries or a custom ROM in your new recovery, reboot and profit. this is a nexus device, google made it easy for us to unlock our bootloader and root our devices.
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root your maguro the right way.. fastboot OEM unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash either the su binaries or a custom ROM in your new recovery, reboot and profit. this is a nexus device, google made it easy for us to unlock our bootloader and root our devices.
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How is that easier than WugFresh?
BarryF said:
Hi,
I want to root my Galaxy Nexus (T-Mobile) but the WugFresh root toolkit wants to know if my device is "TAKJU-MAGURO" or "YAKJU-MAGURO".
My settings don't mention either one: http://db.tt/SlNoG0Yi (screen shot)
How can I find it? I'm using the latest stock ROM from Samsung.
Thanks in advance...
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There's an option on wugfresh that says yakju-takju any build, when you select your build use that instead, then wugfresh will automatically find what build your gnex is an select the right one for you, I had wugfresh toolkit 1.5.5 version which is the latest, I assume you do to.
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BarryF said:
How is that easier than WugFresh?
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you can type three words right? "fastboot OEM unlock" unlocks you bootloader. then the four words "fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img" flashes your recovery. then in your recovery you just select your file that you want to flash, then reboot. hows that harder than Wugs? then when you mess up your device, you will be familiar how to fix it, with your recovery or fastboot.
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you can type three words right? "fastboot OEM unlock" unlocks you bootloader. then the four words "fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img" flashes your recovery. then in your recovery you just select your file that you want to flash, then reboot. hows that harder than Wugs? then when you mess up your device, you will be familiar how to fix it, with your recovery or fastboot.
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That sounds way harder to me.
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It's slightly harder but really great to know how to do in case you run into issues in the future. IMO a basic knowledge of fastboot is essential.
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It seems a little intimidating at first, but with a little reading and patience it's not too difficult. I used a toolkit to root my Evo 4G and ended spending around 3 hours sorting out the problems it caused. I used the method simms22 is describing to root my GNex and even going slow it only took about 45 minutes. The biggest problem I had was getting drivers installed. Take a little time to read the stickies and get familiar with the process. I literally laughed at myself when I was finished and realized how simple those commands are.
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That sounds way harder to me.
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No it's actually easier. Really, just open an adb/command prompt and just type what simms said. Really basic. BTW it will be good to learn this so u can get the CWMR Touch for free and flash it via fastboot.
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As much as I would love to learn fastboot (really), I don't have the time, and now I'm scared of using WugFresh. I guess I will root my device another time.
Thanks for all the replies!
BarryF said:
As much as I would love to learn fastboot (really), I don't have the time, and now I'm scared of using WugFresh. I guess I will root my device another time.
Thanks for all the replies!
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Nothing wrong with waiting until you are a bit more comfortable. Keep reading here at XDA. The more of that you are willing to do, the less scary it is. Check out the threads asking questions about problems. Even if you don't have the problem, you will be getting familiar with the terminology and problem solving methods.
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Pierceye said:
It seems a little intimidating at first, but with a little reading and patience it's not too difficult. I used a toolkit to root my Evo 4G and ended spending around 3 hours sorting out the problems it caused. I used the method simms22 is describing to root my GNex and even going slow it only took about 45 minutes. The biggest problem I had was getting drivers installed. Take a little time to read the stickies and get familiar with the process. I literally laughed at myself when I was finished and realized how simple those commands are.
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It's definitely a little intimidating at first. For me the hardest part was getting the sdk set up properly (I'm sure the alcohol didn't help ) but now I can't imagine using a kit or a "1-click" method.
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It's definitely a little intimidating at first. For me the hardest part was getting the sdk set up properly (I'm sure the alcohol didn't help ) but now I can't imagine using a kit or a "1-click" method.
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Lol! Yeah, liquor and technology can make things unpleasantly interesting.
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The truth is, I am an Android dev and quite comfortable with adb and the sdk. However I've never flashed a ROM or know anything about bootloaders, and only have one device to experiment with, which is my development device, and I can't take the chance of bricking it. The only reason I want to root right now is because I need to run an app that requires it (Screencast Video Recorder).
I wish I had another device to experiment with!
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There's an option on wugfresh that says yakju-takju any build, when you select your build use that instead, then wugfresh will automatically find what build your gnex is an select the right one for you, I had wugfresh toolkit 1.5.5 version which is the latest, I assume you do to.
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Agreed! Its terribly easy to install SDK from Google, Download a recovery, download the SU (superuser) and a ROM of choice and be done with it within 3 minutes. The one-click stuff is convenient but always ends up with more problems. One step out of place and you brick your phone. Furthermore, if you can't run a simple command line on your computer, should you really be rooting your phone? Just common sense man.
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Agreed! Its terribly easy to install SDK from Google, Download a recovery, download the SU (superuser) and a ROM of choice and be done with it within 3 minutes. The one-click stuff is convenient but always ends up with more problems. One step out of place and you brick your phone. Furthermore, if you can't run a simple command line on your computer, should you really be rooting your phone? Just common sense man.
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I'm perfectly comfortable at a command line but this "simple command" just seems easier to you because you're very experienced and you can make assumptions that I can't. For example you make "download a ROM of choice" sound so easy, but I wouldn't even know where to start to choose and then find the right ROM. (Besides, I only want to root my current ROM, not change ROMs).
I also have no doubt that "one step out of place and you brick your phone" applies as much to fastboot as it does to WugFresh. No?
Anyway, in my personal experience there is always critical information missing or major assumptions in the docs for custom mods (even the one-click WugFresh docs assumed I knew if my phone was takju or yakju. What the hell is a takju or wakju???). Incomplete docs seems to be the #1 complaint around here when modding.
I wish I knew fastboot as well as you guys, and maybe one day I will, but right now I just need a rooted phone so I can video capture my screen. And I can't risk bricking my only device.
Thanks again for the advice!
You're right about basic assumptions regarding a new user's level of knowledge. It was what made me the most nervous about rooting. If you are already familiar with adb and the command line interface you have a pretty good head start. In the stickies section, Jubakuba, efrant and mskip all have some great information and guides about rooting. Some of the information is a little outdated but worth the read. Start with efrant's Android 101. That will answer a lot of your questions. Oldblue also has a good summary of all of the different firmware versions (takju, yakju). Most of us appreciate that you aren't just diving in and making a mess. Very few us have the money to risk screwing up a several hundred dollar device for the sake of curiosity or experimentation. If you are developing you have even more reason to be cautious. So take your time. As far as bricking the phone goes, you're in luck. The GNex is intended as a developers device and is difficult (not impossible) to hard brick. You've already found your way here to XDA, now it's just a matter of reading and learning. And, I know it's difficult, but try not to let your feathers get ruffled. A thick skin seems to be a prerequisite around here.
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Hey guys,
i got my nexus 7 a few weeks ago, and i'm planning on rooting it using wug's toolkit. However I am a little apprehensive as i bricked my one x earlier this year.
I have a few questions
1. If I do brick, what are my restore options?
2. In the toolkit there is an option for flash stock + unroot. when i do this (if i ever) will there be any indication left that device had been rooted at some point?
3. I plan to install PA, which kernel would be good?
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Hey guys,
i got my nexus 7 a few weeks ago, and i'm planning on rooting it using wug's toolkit. However I am a little apprehensive as i bricked my one x earlier this year.
I have a few questions
1. If I do brick, what are my restore options?
2. In the toolkit there is an option for flash stock + unroot. when i do this (if i ever) will there be any indication left that device had been rooted at some point?
3. I plan to install PA, which kernel would be good?
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1) You really have to try HARD and i mean HARD to perma-brick a Nexus device. I mean you're more likely to crack the screen than perma-brick it. That being said, re-flashing stock via ADB would be a restore option as well as flashing stock via custom recovery (depending on how borked you made it)
2) Don't use a toolkit (just my opinion, the toolkits are great from what I hear), learn to do it manually, there are videos/guides in the stickies. I was apprehensive at first, but I am glad I took the time to learn and do it the manual way. In the event I do brick my device I know what steps and commands to use to fix it. To answer your question, there is no flash counter so when you restore to factory they won't be able to tell you flashed something else.
3) No clue, I like stock (rooted) + elementalX 1.4 for mine.
Good luck
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1) You really have to try HARD and i mean HARD to perma-brick a Nexus device. I mean you're more likely to crack the screen than perma-brick it. That being said, re-flashing stock via ADB would be a restore option as well as flashing stock via custom recovery (depending on how borked you made it)
2) Don't use a toolkit (just my opinion, the toolkits are great from what I hear), learn to do it manually, there are videos/guides in the stickies. I was apprehensive at first, but I am glad I took the time to learn and do it the manual way. In the event I do brick my device I know what steps and commands to use to fix it. To answer your question, there is no flash counter so when you restore to factory they won't be able to tell you flashed something else.
3) No clue, I like stock (rooted) + elementalX 1.4 for mine.
Good luck
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well i am quite comfy with the toolkit, i already know the process that goes in rooting. have had 3 htc devices(of which i rooted two) which are a downright pain to root.
I might stay stock rooted too, know any apps to get rid of the home buttons? or change to tablet mode? PA is still in RC i'd rather have a stable build
The Nexus have protection built in to prevent you from erasing the bootloader.
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The Nexus have protection built in to prevent you from erasing the bootloader.
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This is good.
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rahul.dhaka said:
well i am quite comfy with the toolkit, i already know the process that goes in rooting. have had 3 htc devices(of which i rooted two) which are a downright pain to root.
I might stay stock rooted too, know any apps to get rid of the home buttons? or change to tablet mode? PA is still in RC i'd rather have a stable build
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I'm running stock rooted with tablet ui and advanced power menu. Flashable for tablet ui + APM can be found here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418867
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Man good to hear I erased the bootloader on 1st gen N7 so I'm trying to hold back from flashing.... but if I get the G2 soon enough I can quench the thirst
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Man good to hear I erased the bootloader on 1st gen N7 so I'm trying to hold back from flashing.... but if I get the G2 soon enough I can quench the thirst
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Here is a thread of someone trying to erase the bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391072