I am wondering if I flash a stock ROM to my Gnex, will it void the warranty?
Thanks!
You'll have to unlock the boot loader in order to flash so I'm assuming yes.
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I guess the answers here and here were not good enough?
efrant said:
I guess the answers here and here were not good enough?
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You clearly didn't give him the answer he wanted to hear (twice) :cyclops:
Good old fashioned crossposting. Brings back the usenet days.
I didn't find them there...
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Let me make this clear (Hopefully),
In order to flash ANY ROMs, you have to either boot into or flash the custom recovery (Such as TWRP or Clockworkmod). In order to do that, you need to unlock your bootloader. If you unlock your bootloader, you will void your warranty. SO the answer is yes.
HOWEVER, If you EVER need to send it to Samsung, you just need to flash the stock ROM, radio, etc (If you ever need to go back to stock, Efrant has an amazing thread about it), and then just re-lock your bootloader. Then, you'll get your warranty back. Beauty of Nexus devices if you ask me.
OK I am glad that someone will explain it very well for people like me.
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For me . I just flashed yakju image and locked the bootloader and I have a Yakjudv variant which of course I changed
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DiamondPixels said:
OK I am glad that someone will explain it very well for people like me.
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I'm glad you understand
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Witch is the easiest to follow rooting tutorial for the nexus? Thanx
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well androidcentral.com just posted this
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-root-toolkit-makes-process-easier-ever
MasterRy88 said:
well androidcentral.com just posted this
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-root-toolkit-makes-process-easier-ever
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The problem with that is I already have my phone unlocked. I just didn't get a chance to root it. I don't want to go through unlocking it again and having it erase my phone. I just want to be able to root it. That's all.
I may add that my nexus is the unlocked GSM UK version.
Rooting without deleting everything would be better.
Thanx
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Carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked are different.
You need to unlock the bootloader (which wipes the phone) in order to root it...
NPuter said:
Carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked are different.
You need to unlock the bootloader (which wipes the phone) in order to root it...
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OK, so that is the only way at moment?
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guinnes.s said:
OK, so that is the only way at moment?
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I'd recommend starting those backups Protip: if you use dropbox sync in Titanium Backup Pro, you can actually back up your user apps on your old phone (provided you have wifi or your old phone is still active) and restore them on your Gnex. Make sure you do this ONLY for user apps, though.
Terminators run on Android
Will there ever be a way to root without a PC, I do not own a PC.. But would really like to root and install a ROM etc?
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It's probably not recommended if it is. A PC in invaluable when it comes to modding your phone for many reasons.
If you're ever in Detroit you can use my computer.
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MazinDLX said:
Will there ever be a way to root without a PC, I do not own a PC.. But would really like to root and install a ROM etc?
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I'm guessing you don't have a computer at all, or do you mean you have a Mac?
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You might want to try and find an internet cafe where they rent their PCs by the hour. It is not the best choice but if buying a PC is not an option...
Personally I wouldn't because if something goes wrong later...you'll have no way to fix it.
i dont think its possible on the fact that the bootloader is locked by default, if this wasnt true all u needed was an app that roots ics.. so at the very least u need a computer to do
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fastboot oem unlock
either computers at a college or even do it in an apple store, they normally dont give a load of crap what ur doing...
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i dont think its possible on the fact that the bootloader is locked by default, if this wasnt true all u needed was an app that roots ics.. so at the very least u need a computer to do
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fastboot oem unlock
either computers at a college or even do it in an apple store, they normally dont give a load of crap what ur doing...
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I'm gonna say this is a good idea. I have a Mac, and assuming you already have the files you could unlock the boot loader, root, and flash cwm recovery in a matter of minutes
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bill12690 said:
I'm gonna say this is a good idea. I have a Mac, and assuming you already have the files you could unlock the boot loader, root, and flash cwm recovery in a matter of minutes
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hell.. i unlocked and rooted my gnexus pretty much under my dads nose even tho he was all like.. "the warranty! oh god!"
Ok great, thanks for the responses.
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swordrune10 said:
i dont think its possible on the fact that the bootloader is locked by default, if this wasnt true all u needed was an app that roots ics.. so at the very least u need a computer to do
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
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You do not need to unlock your bootloader to root a GN running 4.0.1 or 4.0.2, but at this point so far, you do indeed need a computer to root.
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Hi
Where I can find stock Rom for Cwm?
Or Maybe you know how can I return on stock Rom? I am on Arhd Rom...
Thanks
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billouetaudrey said:
Hi
Where I can find stock Rom for Cwm?
Or Maybe you know how can I return on stock Rom? I am on Arhd Rom...
Thanks
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You can use fastboot on your computer with google factory image for 4.0.4
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You can use fastboot on your computer with google factory image for 4.0.4
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Ok so I can't use Google Factory image with CWM?
And, If I use fastboot, I lost CWM , lockbootloader and root or not ?
Thx
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You will lose cwm and root. Doesn't unlock your boot loader. But its easy to use fast boot to return everything back or use gnex tool to do it for you. Its stickied in the development section .
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You will lose cwm and root. Doesn't unlock your boot loader. But its easy to use fast boot to return everything back or use gnex tool to do it for you. Its stickied in the development section .
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Okey thanks, it's the ultim solution for return SAV
Thanks you !
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billouetaudrey said:
Ok so I can't use Google Factory image with CWM?
And, If I use fastboot, I lost CWM , lockbootloader and root or not ?
Thx
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The factory images from Google are not pack properly for use with CWM. I plan to do it as soon as I have some spare time, but haven't gotten around to it yet.
To use fastboot, your bootloader needs to be unlocked. Yes, you will lose all your data (including /sdcard) if you unlock. And yes, you will lose root if you flash the factory images ,but it doesn't matter, as getting root back with an unlocked bootloader is trivial. Same thing with CWM, getting it back is trivial.
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You will lose cwm and root. Doesn't unlock your boot loader. But its easy to use fast boot to return everything back or use gnex tool to do it for you. Its stickied in the development section .
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Can't use fastboot with a locked bootloader.
But if he is already unlocked his boot loader. Fast boot won't be a problem for him ( unless he is rooted without unlocking the boot loader using your method efrant.
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But if he is already unlocked his boot loader. Fast boot won't be a problem for him ( unless he is rooted without unlocking the boot loader using your method efrant.
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You're right. I was trying to get a different point across, but I misread the post.
Yes I have unlock bootloader
I ask it for know if i have a problem with my gnex
So i doing flash the image google with fastboot and lock bootloader
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billouetaudrey said:
Yes I have unlock bootloader
I ask it for know if i have a problem with my gnex
So i doing flash the image google with fastboot and lock bootloader
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You can flash the image from Google, your bootloader will stay unlocked. The only reason for you to lock the bootloader is to send it for repairs. Other than a hardware malfunction, you can fix anything that happens to your gnex. Everything can be done with fastboot or if you're new. The gnex tool software.
Okey Thanks you at all
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Hi, I am a noob, and I just bought a Galaxy Nexus (YAKJUXW), and just flashed it to Stock YAKJU so I can get OTA 4.1.1.
Can I flash it back to stock YAKJUXW, unrooted, just in case I have to claim warranty? Where can I get the stock firmware?
TIA
When you need to send it back, just lock the bootloader, they don't know that you changed to the yakju
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kyokeun1234 said:
When you need to send it back, just lock the bootloader, they don't know that you changed to the yakju
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But if one wants to be sure there's nordic ICS rom (Odin flashable) available..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405327 exactly
I haven't tried it but it should work just fine.. ?
How can i know that i dont have bootloader unlocked? How can i check it?
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How can i know that i dont have bootloader unlocked? How can i check it?
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When you power up the phone, there will be a white lock at the bottom of the screen on the "Google" splash screen.
Somethig like this? If link doesnt work i think i know what you mean so thx for help
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSrVTu1V0_ATZ_g0_Fgucke0O7-aFMwxrWKNZ9fNE7_okDvZE1CcjcW9h8
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Oh ok, so if my bootloader still locked, they can't see if my Phone using YAKJU.
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Oh ok, so if my bootloader still locked, they can't see if my Phone using YAKJU.
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They can tell but they probably won't care nor would they bother.
3 Questions regarding unlocking bootloader
1. Is there a reason why do we unlock bootloader for the Nexus7 (2013)?
We can use custom kernels etc, but anything else?
2. Any implications of unlocking bootloader? I understand for Sony, if you unlock bootloader, you will lose DRM keys, X-Reality, Bravia Engine etc.
How about for Nexus 7 (2013)?
3. Can I still root without unlocking bootloader?
Many thanks in advanced!
Here's a link to the sticky in this forum which should help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380721
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Jhall8 said:
Here's a link to the sticky in this forum which should help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380721
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thanks Jhal, being in XDA for sometime i know always look for FAQ first.
But only part of my questions were answered.
The part regarding the implications/disadvantages arent answered.
Thanks for your time!
You're welcome. I can't think of any disadvantage to unlocking the bootloader on the Nexus 7. Even if you need to return it under the warranty, you can relock the bootloader. With an unlocked device, you can unroot/reroot and flash custom ROMs. I ran my Nexus 7 stock unrooted for a few days, but then unlocked and rooted. I backed up my stock 4.4.2 system, and then flashed Paranoid Android, PA Gapps, and Supersu.
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You can't flash some of the best roms out there, including cyanogenmod or paranoidandroid. For stock based roms should be fine without it.
Don't unlock if you are not going to install custom room, not worth the trouble
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Can't root a Nexus 7 without unlocking the bootloader first either. If stock is fine for you then leave it locked. Otherwise fastboot oem unlock.
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