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Hey all, first off, please don't flame. I am totally unfamiliar with Samsung. I just got my mom a gnex for mothers day and am going to root it but I keep seeing all these thread posts saying Google wallet is broken scattered through the ROM threads. I don't know if I'm even gonna put a custom rom on her phone, I just want root for maintenance. And I really don't have time to seriously study tons of threads. If anyone could advise about
A( what is breaking wallet
B( if I unlock bootloader and put on custom recovery, do I need to restore to factory recovery to flash radio updates ?
Ç( if there is a ROM that is pretty stock but more importantly stable, it'd be super appreciated to hear about it.
I run AOKP on me Evo 4g, but the random reboots are quite frequent. Is it more stable here?
By the way, it's a sprint galaxy nexus. Thanks much for any pointers.
Looking for good kernel for battery more than performance. Also, it seems to me on Sammy, you can't flash radio updates on custom kernel or custom recovery. Am I reading wrong?
Much thank to any who take time to respond. Thanks.
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
Don't root and ROM your mother's Galaxy Nexus.
Jesus people. Leave it stock. Don't need to do maintenance, don't need to do anything. Leave it stock and you'll save yourself and her all kinds of trouble.
Point taken, but the thing is she's been dealing with a Samsung moment for >2yrs . The thing won't even hardly make phone calls anymore, takes about 45sec for SMS to open etc. She's always asking me if it can be fixed (cuz she knows I spend 24-7 on my Evo and xda). I always tell her I'd have to root it to really try to do anything (wipe caches, etc).. but i got her a gnex figuring if there's issues, I can fix for her easily (also got it for her cuz I figured if development on Evo LTE goes south, I'll trade phones with her.
Anyhow, was hoping for clarification about do I have to have stock recovery and ROM to update radios etc. On HTC Evo you don't, but it seems like I've seen talk of that here.
Thanks anyone.
Edit: and martonikaj, I'll keep your info in mind.
Just trying to figure where the partition checks are with Sammy. I thought I read that if your kernel is custom, you can't flash updated radios.
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
scottspa74 said:
Edit: and martonikaj, I'll keep your info in mind.
Just trying to figure where the partition checks are with Sammy. I thought I read that if your kernel is custom, you can't flash updated radios.
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I understand her frustration with her current device and your willingness to help, but you need to keep her device stock. You don't need to flash new radios to the device. Just leave it stock and you'll both be better off in the long run. The cons vastly outweigh the pros when considering rooting/ROMing a device of a completely novice/uninformed user that doesn't need any extra issues.
Just FYI, there is no check on the Nexus. You can be running whatever kernel and ROM you want and flash radios if your bootloader is unlocked. But again, this will never be necessary, the phone will work just fine on stock radios.
I super appreciate your input. You have answered questions I have. I am one of those who deeply feel that if your Android is not rooted, then you should buy a non Android device. It's Only yours if you control its dalvik and can wipe caches
Need recovery for that.
I'm not at all arguing with your point. And I appreciate the responses (but without #, it's only good for throwaway).
Thank you.
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
scottspa74 said:
I super appreciate your input. You have answered questions I have. I am one of those who deeply feel that if your Android is not rooted, then you should buy a non Android device. It's Only yours if you control its dalvik and can wipe caches
Need recovery for that.
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You're welcome.
I'll agree on your point if your mom wants to read up on what root is, follow an XDA guide, learn how to use command prompt and Fastboot, and root her own device.
Until then, leave it stock.
Should have gotten her an IPhone lol.. I agree with you that every android should be rooted, but Moms don't need root they need something that just works . If a person is willing to do the research and learning about root themselves I always recommend android, if not stock or IPhone less headache for me
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twizzler703 said:
Should have gotten her an IPhone lol.. I agree with you that every android should be rooted, but Moms don't need root they need something that just works . If a person is willing to do the research and learning about root themselves I always recommend android, if not stock or IPhone less headache for me
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The phone its just perfect as is it.. Id root her phone just to put adfree on it
The phone is not Samsung, i mean doesn't have touchwiz on it.. Its pure google
And. Forget about iphone
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msedek said:
The phone its just perfect as is it.. Id root her phone just to put adfree on it
The phone is not Samsung, i mean doesn't have touchwiz on it.. Its pure google
And. Forget about iphone
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Exactly. Google will only mass release versions that are finished and user friendly. Don't root it, it won't make her experience any better.
I've rooted devices for a few not-quite-as-technically-savvy-as-me friends in the past, and I've always regretted it - as have they. You shouldn't own a rooted device unless you rooted it yourself and know how to operate it. Otherwise, it's just asking for problems and complications. I got so sick of the calls from friends in other countries, "Hey, you rooted my phone and now I can't install an update that my carrier is pushing. Fix it!" Or if it's not a cry for help, I'd catch blame for any little issue that randomly occurred on the device. "My phone just randomly rebooted itself, this is obviously because you broke it when you rooted it."
I can only imagine how much worse it would be with a mother.
If you absolutely need the ability to wipe cache and dalvik (not really an issue unless your flashing ROMs, which your mother won't be, but whatever), you can always do it through fastboot.
Again, what martonikaj said:
martonikaj said:
Don't root and ROM your mother's Galaxy Nexus.
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ello guys.
going from my 2 year old htc desire to this....
so...what are the first things to do with this galaxy nexus?
Vital apps needed?
specific things to do in the settings to make it run better?
it would be nice to make a guide to follow.
first thing ive done so far is buy a TPU S line case, and Expertshield screen protector.
If the battery life is rubbish i'll have to get the extension pack....but hardly anyone in the UK seems to sell them...lots of korea sales for genuine ones on ebay.
would a non-genuine thing still be as good?
heard of this dodgy issue with a 'yellowy' tint screen - what to do there? have to root the phone?
etc.etc...
Fast boot OEM unlock
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Unlock the phone a root it first because unlocking it will wipe the phone clean of EVERYTHING. So get that done first and the rest is up to you stay stock or flash a rom.
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Here are my favorite apps on my Galaxy Nexus
-Chrome Beta
-Boid (Twitter)
-Tasks (Google Tasks)
-Weather Flow
-Intsagram
-Wolfram Alpha
-Icy Time (Timer and Stopwatch)
-Wallbase (Wallpapers)
Now that you have Android 4.0 you'll most likely fall in love with the Holo design guidelines. A list of some of the apps that use these guidelines can be found here and some good looking apps in general can here.
If you plan on rooting your phone or think you might want to in the future Unlock the bootloader, if you don't you will regret it, trust me. As for the battery life, I can get through the whole day with no problems while others complain that the battery life is bad, I suggest that you use the phone for a week before you get an extended battery.
There's a forum about the yellow screen issue here if you experience this at all then send it back as soon as possible despite the desire to play with your brand new toy.
If you have more questions just ask.
Sign for it
Take it out the box
Charge it
Press power
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If you like miui and don't want to root. Miui launcher is now available as an apk. That's one of the first things I installed when I got mine. The stock launcher is pretty good too.
Mi Launcher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623026
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try ur phone with everything stock for a few days, see if everything works, no reboots, overheating etc etc (might want to check if u got an OTA update though, coz there's a big difference for example between 4.0.1 and 4.0.4 in terms of stability)... if u're satisfied with stock , there is no need to root then , if u want to play around a lil u'll figure what to do urself.
p.s. i also owned a desire, but went through some devices in the middle before the gnex, nways, the desire can't be even mentioned in the same sentence with what u're getting now. welcome aboard
First things to do:
1) Unlock your bootloader, even if you never plan on rooting or flashing a custom ROM. Do this even before booting Android for the first time.
2) Check to see if you are running yakju or takju. If you are running a build other than those two (for GSM devices), flash one of them (by following the link in my signature). Run one of those two builds for a while, so that you get a feel for what a stock ROM is.
3) Everything else.
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Keep it stock for at least a week, get to know the phone. Saves having to post about problems you're having on a custom rom just to find out its not the roms fault. This will also allow you to give real feedback when comparing roms as a opposed to these douches who flashed on day one n insist that rom x is better than stock
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i will definitely run stock for a few weeks and get used to it all.
however i am one to fiddle, but im totally new to this phone world in terms of rooting, custom ROMS etc, never bothered before.
put it this way though......i dont own any apple products
can anyone point me to the best guide for rooting, and installing custom Roms?
also can anyone link me to a list of custom roms for the gnex, that are either finished or in development?
im just asking for the links because im very sure the question 'how do you root' has been asked a hundred times - i could google it - but i presume you guys will immediately know a link to the best and safest guide.
having a read through, it seems people have already tweaked the gnex for better things - better kernels? to get better battery life? etc.etc...
is that part of the firmware? is that what you get with custom roms?
i need to understand the basics first.
(im buying the phone sim free unlocked)
Everything you need is in the q&a and development sub forums where you found this one
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i will definitely run stock for a few weeks and get used to it all.
however i am one to fiddle, but im totally new to this phone world in terms of rooting, custom ROMS etc, never bothered before.
put it this way though......i dont own any apple products
can anyone point me to the best guide for rooting, and installing custom Roms?
also can anyone link me to a list of custom roms for the gnex, that are either finished or in development?
im just asking for the links because im very sure the question 'how do you root' has been asked a hundred times - i could google it - but i presume you guys will immediately know a link to the best and safest guide.
having a read through, it seems people have already tweaked the gnex for better things - better kernels? to get better battery life? etc.etc...
is that part of the firmware? is that what you get with custom roms?
i need to understand the basics first.
(im buying the phone sim free unlocked)
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HERE you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23229558
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doesnt rooting or installing a new kernel void the warranty?
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doesnt rooting or installing a new kernel void the warranty?
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You can always flash back to stock.
No warranty problems.
Backup your /efs partition... =o)
a week of stock? i don't last more than 3 hours, and that's if i'm trying to really be patient. within an hour of getting mine i had flashed the radios, bootloader, rom, and the kernel.
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a week of stock? i don't last more than 3 hours, and that's if i'm trying to really be patient. within an hour of getting mine i had flashed the radios, bootloader, rom, and the kernel.
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How do you even know what stock ICS is if you only use it for 3 hours?
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I just got my GN directly from Google and didn't do any unlocking of any sort. Just turned it on and added some apps I plan on using. Changed my homescreen and other screens/settings to fit my personal use and etc.
The phone is amazing without the need of unlocking.
Not really sure... the phone is already unlocked -.- (SIM wise)
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The phone is amazing without the need of unlocking.
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Do you understand what unlocking means? We are talking about unlocking the bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader does NOT mean that you are changing anything related to the ROM. I does NOT mean that you are "rooting", and it does not mean you are planning to use a custom ROM.
All it means is that it gives you the ability to use fastboot commands. With this ability, you may be able to save some data off your device in case something happens and your devices' OS crashes. There have been a few reports on these forums of users who kept their bootloaders locked, then something happened and they couldn't boot their device. If their bootloaders had been unlocked, they could have at least saved their personal files (photos, music, etc) from the /sdcard directory. But, because their bootloaders were locked, too bad so sad, photos gone (they were not auto-backup to the cloud).
+1
Definitely unlock the bootloader - I learned the hard way on my N1 that getting an 'unlocked phone' is different from having a phone with an unlocked bootloader. (hunting down a bootloader locked root method so I can Titanium Backup 2 years of apps and data is a PIA).
Unlocking the bootloader on a brand new phone will not outwardly do anything to your phone other than add a little unlocked padlock to the bottom of your startup screen (the one with Google written on it).
I did 2 weeks ago what you're talking about doing now. It's super easy with the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit that mskip has created.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
[EDIT] P.S. - don't worry about losing warranty when unlocking the bootloader - the above GNex Toolkit can get your phone back to stock and then re-lock the bootloader for you if you ever need to use the warranty.
efrant said:
First things to do:
1) Unlock your bootloader, even if you never plan on rooting or flashing a custom ROM. Do this even before booting Android for the first time.
2) Check to see if you are running yakju or takju. If you are running a build other than those two (for GSM devices), flash one of them (by following the link in my signature). Run one of those two builds for a while, so that you get a feel for what a stock ROM is.
3) Everything else.
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Hi!
I want to flash my brothers Nexus to JB.
I found this link where its step to step guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419170
Problem is that I don't know if the GN has a locked or unlocked bootloader as stock?
I guess it's the method 2 i should use if the phone is all stock with unlocked bootloader?
If its locked bootloader how can i unlock the bootloader?
Thanks for all help on beforehand!
Best regards,
DanVazz
since you can write in proper English, one can assume that you can read as well, did you try searching before posting this? its very simple go get the nexus toolkit here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310 << then to check if you have a locked or unlocked bootloader, restart the phone, if you see a black screen with just GOOGLE written on it, your bootloader is locked. If you see a black screen with google and a white lock on the bottom it is unlocked. GOod luck with your flashing
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since you can write in proper English, one can assume that you can read as well, did you try searching before posting this? its very simple go get the nexus toolkit here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310 << then to check if you have a locked or unlocked bootloader, restart the phone, if you see a black screen with just GOOGLE written on it, your bootloader is locked. If you see a black screen with google and a white lock on the bottom it is unlocked. GOod luck with your flashing
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Don't recommend toolkits. OP already has the right link to flash JB, and just needs to follow the steps.
OP, just read and follow the guide. The phone does not have an unlocked bootloader stock. Unless you've unlocked it, it is still locked and you'll unlock before you can flash. Although the kit notes it several times, remember that the procedure will completely wipe your device.
DanVazz said:
Hi!
I want to flash my brothers Nexus to JB.
I found this link where its step to step guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419170
Problem is that I don't know if the GN has a locked or unlocked bootloader as stock?
I guess it's the method 2 i should use if the phone is all stock with unlocked bootloader?
If its locked bootloader how can i unlock the bootloader?
Thanks for all help on beforehand!
Best regards,
DanVazz
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Everything is in the first post of that link. Not post #2.
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since you can write in proper English, one can assume that you can read as well, did you try searching before posting this? its very simple go get the nexus toolkit here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
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Tool kits are an option...its like plug in hit button ....donate for days and nights of research that in my opinion you should do if your not a dev....this ain't 101...I'm in process getting my first replacement and haven't even paid my first sprint bill ....ntm gf hates me (which is fine) but anyway gnex toolkit will save a lot time.....
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1homeboi said:
Tool kits are an option...its like plug in hit button ....donate for days and nights of research that in my opinion you should do if your not a dev....this ain't 101...I'm in process getting my first replacement and haven't even paid my first sprint bill ....ntm gf hates me (which is fine) but anyway gnex toolkit will save a lot time.....
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That's you opinion, and I respect that. But if you want to drive a car, you take lessons and get licensed. If you want to own an Android smart phone, there are no lessons and no license. So, if you want to muck around with your phone, you need to have a bit of knowledge about how it works so you can help yourself out of messes, whether you're a dev or not (and I am not). So yes, this is 101. And besides, this is xda-developers.com not xda-fixmybrokendevice.com: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
It takes literally 4 lines to type or copy to flash using Adb. I don't know what's so hard bout it.
atifsh said:
It takes literally 4 lines to type or copy to flash using Adb. I don't know what's so hard bout it.
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typing. its the hard part.
atifsh said:
It takes literally 4 lines to type or copy to flash using Adb. I don't know what's so hard bout it.
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I agree with you.
What's hard is that people can't be bothered to read a bit to be able to type in a few lines. Everyone wants a 1-click.
efrant said:
I agree with you.
What's hard is that people can't be bothered to read a bit to be able to type in a few lines. Everyone wants a 1-click.
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Fear of CLI syndrome. GUI obsession. Or just the ever-present feeling that "ignorance is bliss". You pick.
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Zepius said:
typing. its the hard part.
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You can always copy paste using mouse.
atifsh said:
You can always copy paste using mouse.
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I think Zep was being sarcastic...
efrant said:
I think Zep was being sarcastic...
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No I wasn't /sarcasm
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I respect that ...and agree ...in a perfect world it would be easy to kick back and study up .....I only meant its not always basic and if you don't have time to do the research or work twelve hours in s. Mississippi heat digging irrigation lines come home to two kids four dogs a cat and a fking ***** ...its easy to get distracted....and penalties for mistakes are real....so I'm sure everyone doesnt rely as heavily on their device as I do so its different for everyone but anyway its all good ....my PHP.e is my work...my personal...my cell....my home ...helly only line of communication...so what the hell ..you only live once.....
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Don't use the tool kit.
efrant and jubakuba have written excellent guides.
So many people are lost once there use of the tool kits fail.
A little bit of learning will save you a lot of pain.
Hello,
I dropped my phone yesterday, 2 or 3 feet high. No scratch, nothing, thanks to Otter Box.. Except a couple of hours later, it died.
I cannot boot into recovery anymore, but i can boot at boot loader.. I was able to flash CWM but im getting I/O errors when trying to access the sdcard using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit.
What are my options? This is my work phone, and can get a GS3 tomorrow.. they have some in stock.. Problem is I dont want the S3.. I want my Nexus with Android 4.1.2.. (unless i can flash 4.1.2 on the S3)
When i boot it normally, i just see the Google Logo and it stays there forever..
Any help would be apreciated.
1) First and foremost, questions goes to the Q&A section...
2) Stop using the toolkit, stop being lazy, learn the proper way....
3) Learn it here
4) Download stock nexus image from Google Dev website
5) run the flash-all.bat
6) Profit
Mach3.2 said:
1) First and foremost, questions goes to the Q&A section...
2) Stop using the toolkit, stop being lazy, learn the proper way....
3) Learn it here
4) Download stock nexus image from Google Dev website
5) run the flash-all.bat
6) Profit
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This won't save him. His device has suffered hardware damage.
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akira02rex said:
This won't save him. His device has suffered hardware damage.
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The phone worked for a few hours, if it's broken, it would have stop working a few hours ago, however i won't rule hardware damage out, but chances of damaging the hardware is pretty slim..
Mach3.2 said:
The phone worked for a few hours, if it's broken, it would have stop working a few hours ago, however i won't rule hardware damage out, but chances of damaging the hardware is pretty slim..
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Suddenly having IO issues and not altering software means hardware 99% of the time.
it's still worth a shot, it may be hardware or it may be software but i'd try fixing it the software way before just throwing it away.
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Malarie said:
Hello,
I dropped my phone yesterday, 2 or 3 feet high. No scratch, nothing, thanks to Otter Box.. Except a couple of hours later, it died.
I cannot boot into recovery anymore, but i can boot at boot loader.. I was able to flash CWM but im getting I/O errors when trying to access the sdcard using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit.
What are my options? This is my work phone, and can get a GS3 tomorrow.. they have some in stock.. Problem is I dont want the S3.. I want my Nexus with Android 4.1.2.. (unless i can flash 4.1.2 on the S3)
When i boot it normally, i just see the Google Logo and it stays there forever..
Any help would be apreciated.
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Give it several minutes. JB scans the whole system at boot, and if it thinks an "improper shutdown" occurred it takes a long time - like up to 10 minutes. Let it finish.
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sshede said:
Suddenly having IO issues and not altering software means hardware 99% of the time.
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This. Gotta rule out possibility of software before you chunk the hardware.
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This. Gotta rule out possibility of software before you chunk the hardware.
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That's my point, thanks
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?
yup
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I guess in that situation what I would do is take it apart and check all the connectors, and thoroughly check the USB port for bent or dislodged pins. If all seemed OK I'd put it back together and see if fastboot recognized it. If so, next step would be flash a recovery, etc.
If all else fails, options are replacement or keep/sell it for parts, especially if the screen is still good.
What do you think?
And what would be a fair price for each? (Heavily used but in flawless condition since it's been protected in a case and screen protector since Day 1.)
Paul22000 said:
What do you think?
And what would be a fair price for each? (Heavily used but in flawless condition since it's been protected in a case and screen protector since Day 1.)
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I should put 4.4 with root on it, and when somebody shows interest for your gnex, ask them what they want and tell him/her what consequences are. I have really no idea on price, but I'm sure it will give you at least 15 euros more money than if you sell it with 4.3.
4.3, unless you want to wait for a really stable 4.4 release. You might get an idiot buyer who files a claim that the phone is "broken" from an unstable 4.4.
If you're planning to sell via CL though, just give the buyer the option of messaging you which version he prefers
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4.3, unless you want to wait for a really stable 4.4 release. You might get an idiot buyer who files a claim that the phone is "broken" from an unstable 4.4.
If you're planning to sell via CL though, just give the buyer the option of messaging you which version he prefers
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That's true. I guess the issue then is, would it be possible to unroot and downgrade 4.4, or will that take *another* few weeks/months for someone to figure out how to do?
to keep things official, i am going to sell mine with stock 4.3, unrooted.
Paul22000 said:
That's true. I guess the issue then is, would it be possible to unroot and downgrade 4.4, or will that take *another* few weeks/months for someone to figure out how to do?
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To unroot/downgrade, simply flash the factory 4.3 from the stickied thread
harveydent said:
To unroot/downgrade, simply flash the factory 4.3 from the stickied thread
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Interesting, thank you. I figured unrooting would be a more complex process and separate from the downgrade.
Paul22000 said:
Interesting, thank you. I figured unrooting would be a more complex process and separate from the downgrade.
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It's actually very straight forward, from fastboot just type in the following line to unroot your device after placing the stock firmware on it and bootloader:
fastboot oem lock
lethallunatic said:
It's actually very straight forward, from fastboot just type in the following line to unroot your device after placing the stock firmware on it and bootloader:
fastboot oem lock
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Ah yes, that's what I thought. It couldn't have been as simple as flashing the stock ROM.
I just don't want to prevent someone else from receiving an OTA if Google ever releases a bug fix or something, and then cursing me for having sold a phone that can't update.
lethallunatic said:
It's actually very straight forward, from fastboot just type in the following line to unroot your device after placing the stock firmware on it and bootloader:
fastboot oem lock
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Bootloader lock state have nothing to do with root.
Beamed from my Maguro
All you do is flash factory images and relock bootloader to get it back to 100% stock
Paul22000 said:
What do you think?
And what would be a fair price for each? (Heavily used but in flawless condition since it's been protected in a case and screen protector since Day 1.)
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There will be no 4.4 für GNex, so the question is stupid.
billyx1 said:
There will be no 4.4 für GNex, so the question is stupid.
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there already is 4.4 for gnex, only buggy, but still your argument is invalid...
for op's question, if I were to sell my gnex now, I'd rather put it in totally stock condition without any whistles, to avoid complains from the buyer...
When I bought mine used I wanted it completely stock so I could learn how to unlock and root the right way as my previous phone had locked boot loader. Due to him shipping as soon as he got off work it was still modded. I had to learn how to reverse it but did manage to get it back to stock. I think most would like it stock for one you can make sure everything works knowing that a bug in aftermarket ROM is not an issue
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At this point leave it on 4.3.
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I will flash the stock factory image using the flash-all.sh...relock bootloader and i will sell it to.get a nexus5 as soon as possible
Leave it at 4.3, if a user wants to root they can. This is not an HTC where a user might want buy a rooted phone to save them the hassle. When selling on eBay I often time give the buyer the option.
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Also 4.4 way too buggy to sell. If I was a non tech guy I would be pissed to get a phone that with an alpha os
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