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Ok Im not a noob but made a definate noob mistake was running jboogies blurless gigner 2.1 rom wasnt paying attention and downloaded the blurless ginger froyo thinking it was an update to what i already had and restored it now im stuck in a boot loop and cant get into custom recovery. is there a way to flash back to stock or get into the custom system recovery through a key sequence im not new to modding but am new to modding motos and I should have paid more attention to what i was downloading.any help would be most appreciated
This is just like installing a basic debranded ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853674
Follow that guide there. The only thing that will be different is that to get into the bootloader, you'll need to pull out the battery (to stop your current bootloop) and then hold Vol UP when you re-insert the battery and turn the phone back on.
That'll get you into the default bootloader, and from there you can flash a default ROM using that guide.
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Oh, if it doesn't boot after flashing the default ROM (hopefully it will, but you never know), then you might still need to clear your Data/Cache partitions.
To do that, flash the default rom with the guide above, then boot into the Moto recovery by holding Vol DOWN when you power on the phone, the pressing the search button when you get a ! on the screen.
From there you can clear Data/Cache.
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In fact, it's probably a good idea to do a Data/Cache wipe BEFORE flashing the default ROM as well, just to be really sure you have nothing left over from your crashed upgrade/nandroid restore.
Cheers and good luck!
Did you not make a Nandroid backup of your own before starting?
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Did you not make a Nandroid backup of your own before starting?
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Even if he did, it's not much good to him if he can't boot the phone, and so can't get into the Clockwork recovery to restore it
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Even if he did, it's not much good to him if he can't boot the phone, and so can't get into the Clockwork recovery to restore it
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Oops...
Saw the 'boot loop' bit, managed to miss the bit about not being able to get into recovery.
@theOP: are you sure you can't get into recovery?
When I tried to flash an Éclair ROM over a non-downgradeable Froyo ROM, I could still get into recovery, so I'm a bit surprised you can't.
So ive been doing a lot of reading on rooting phones and the best way to go about doing this, but I still have a few questions about the whole process. First IM going to briefly write what I understand about the process and have it corrected and then ask my questions.
To root:
I will follow this guide http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...ock-bootloader-root-verizon-galaxy-nexus.html
Basically I will make sure all drivers are updated on my computer (samsung and USB)
Use command prompt to unlock the boot loader and then install superboot for the GN
after this process is done and I reboot the phone I will be unlocked and ready to go
Modding
Done through CWM
1. I will download the mod that I want and place it in my phones internal memory.
2. boot into recovery mode with CWM
3. backup the phone with CWM (can anyone tell me where the back up is saved)
4. factory reset the phone
5. install zip from SD card (which will be the mod)
6. reboot back into recovery mode and install Gapps that I downloaded from the cryogen mod wiki through the "install zip from SD card" option. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version
7. Reboot phone and i will be good to go
SO my questions:
1. If i missed anything, can you guys quote my steps and add in what i left out in the correct order?
2. How do I update the phone to 4.0.4. If im guessing correctly, I would rename the file to update.zip, and before i modded my phone and after the factory reset I would install that zip onto the phone? I'm just slightly confused on the process
3. How do I uninstall a mod and go back to stock
4. How do I handle OTA updates? I know that with mods, I cant download the OTA automatically. I would guess i would have to uninstall the mod, download and install the update, and then thats where I dont know what to do
5. Is there a way to back up all my apps so when I install a mod or update a mod I can just have them all reinstalled back in and have all the settings restored, without having to download each individual app and change their settings back to what they were previously?
these are all the questions that come to mind presently. Some may arise later.
Thanks in advance, and if some of my questions have already been answered in a previous thread, can you guys just post a link to that thread?
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
You dl'ed android sdk yet or all the fastboot files you need?
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You have it correct. Use titanium backup to save all your app data. And you have to restore a nand backup if you want to undo a mod you flashed. The mod usually instructs you to backup right before flashing, so you can just revert right back if you want.
I wouldn't worry about ota anymore. Being rooted always leads to you being able to flash the latest ota quicker than if you were stock and waiting for your number to be called. Trust me after years of this that's how it always happens.
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So ive been doing a lot of reading on rooting phones and the best way to go about doing this, but I still have a few questions about the whole process. First IM going to briefly write what I understand about the process and have it corrected and then ask my questions.
To root:
I will follow this guide http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...ock-bootloader-root-verizon-galaxy-nexus.html
Basically I will make sure all drivers are updated on my computer (samsung and USB)
Use command prompt to unlock the boot loader and then install superboot for the GN
after this process is done and I reboot the phone I will be unlocked and ready to go
Modding
Done through CWM
1. I will download the mod that I want and place it in my phones internal memory.
2. boot into recovery mode with CWM
3. backup the phone with CWM (can anyone tell me where the back up is saved)
4. factory reset the phone
5. install zip from SD card (which will be the mod)
6. reboot back into recovery mode and install Gapps that I downloaded from the cryogen mod wiki through the "install zip from SD card" option. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version
7. Reboot phone and i will be good to go
SO my questions:
1. If i missed anything, can you guys quote my steps and add in what i left out in the correct order?
2. How do I update the phone to 4.0.4. If im guessing correctly, I would rename the file to update.zip, and before i modded my phone and after the factory reset I would install that zip onto the phone? I'm just slightly confused on the process
3. How do I uninstall a mod and go back to stock
4. How do I handle OTA updates? I know that with mods, I cant download the OTA automatically. I would guess i would have to uninstall the mod, download and install the update, and then thats where I dont know what to do
5. Is there a way to back up all my apps so when I install a mod or update a mod I can just have them all reinstalled back in and have all the settings restored, without having to download each individual app and change their settings back to what they were previously?
these are all the questions that come to mind presently. Some may arise later.
Thanks in advance, and if some of my questions have already been answered in a previous thread, can you guys just post a link to that thread?
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
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There are some things that don't make sense in what you are doing.
1) Yes, you install the correct drivers;
2) Yes, you unlock your bootloader; however, if you want to save any data, it would be better if you root first (before unlocking your bootloader) -- see link in my sig, backup apps/etc. and even do a full backup. Don't forget to copy all of that OFF your device, as unlocking wipes even /sdcard.
3) If you are going to install a custom ROM, then there is no need to root the stock ROM you currently have, only to overwrite it with a custom ROM. Doesn't make sense.
4) If you are installing a custom ROM, you cannot "update" it to 4.0.4, unless the dev releases a 4.0.4 update for that particular ROM.
5) If you are sticking with the stock ROM, look at the link in my sig for either how to update to 4.0.4, or, better yet since you are unlocking your bootloader (which will wipe all your data anyway), flash the full 4.0.4 ROM.
6) OTA updates are only for stock ROMs.
7) You can use Titanium Backup once you are rooted to back up apps and app data.
efrant said:
There are some things that don't make sense in what you are doing.
1) Yes, you install the correct drivers;
2) Yes, you unlock your bootloader; however, if you want to save any data, it would be better if you root first (before unlocking your bootloader) -- see link in my sig, backup apps/etc. and even do a full backup. Don't forget to copy all of that OFF your device, as unlocking wipes even /sdcard.
3) If you are going to install a custom ROM, then there is no need to root the stock ROM you currently have, only to overwrite it with a custom ROM. Doesn't make sense.
4) If you are installing a custom ROM, you cannot "update" it to 4.0.4, unless the dev releases a 4.0.4 update for that particular ROM.
5) If you are sticking with the stock ROM, look at the link in my sig for either how to update to 4.0.4, or, better yet since you are unlocking your bootloader (which will wipe all your data anyway), flash the full 4.0.4 ROM.
6) OTA updates are only for stock ROMs.
7) You can use Titanium Backup once you are rooted to back up apps and app data.
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What's the difference between a stock rom and a custom rom? I was looking at milestone 4. What is an example of a stock rom because I would prefer that to be able to still do ota updates.
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corban227 said:
What's the difference between a stock rom and a custom rom? I was looking at milestone 4. What is an example of a stock rom because I would prefer that to be able to still do ota updates.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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If you are asking that question, more reading is likely in order before you start flashing things.
But anyway: a stock ROM is the ROM Google puts out. They are found here, and instructions on how to flash are in my signature. All other ROMs are custom ROMs.
Gotcha. Ill look it up tonight
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I ended up reading more which lead to me unlocking and installing 4.0.4
Im happy with this now and I dont feel the need to custom mod. I need my phone to be functional all the time with out being too time consuming =D thanks for the help and leading me to my conclusion
I would seriously give aokp a try, I promise its worth it. Its the same as stock there's no extra work needed or anything to worry about or deal with. Its that good.
Id say stick with stock. I tried all the custom roms and while customisation options are good, nothing better than knowing your phone is 100 percent stable and secure with a locked bootloader.
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Id say stick with stock. I tried all the custom roms and while customisation options are good, nothing better than knowing your phone is 100 percent stable and secure with a locked bootloader.
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I wouldn't recommend re-locking your bootloader if you have unlocked it. Actually, I would recommend that, every time you buy a Nexus device, the first thing you should do is unlock the bootloader. Don't forget, having an unlocked bootloader does not mean you are not "stock". An unlocked bootloader doesn't affect anything (aside from what I mentioned below).
Why you ask? Good question:
Advantages of a locked bootloader
If you lose your device, no one can easily access your data, but only if, in addition to your bootloader being locked, you have the stock recovery installed AND you have USB Debugging disabled AND you have a password on your device. However, this "risk" (if you can call it that) can be mitigated by many apps that can remotely wipe your device.
Disadvantages of a locked bootloader
You cannot use fastboot commands, so you cannot flash or boot images, which can save your butt in certain occasions.
You cannot try out new radios (assuming no root).
You cannot backup your data (i.e., make an image of your device's memory (assuming no root).
You cannot root (on 4.0.4 and later).
You cannot manually update to the latest version of Android once Google starts rolling it out. You have to wait until Google decides it's your turn, which could be minutes to months after the update becomes available.
+1 to working without me thinking. I'm leaving the boot loader unlocked to install any updates Verizon doesn't push through but other than that its staying stock. Plus I really like vanilla ICS AS IT IS
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After getting the phone, I right away flash it with google's 4.1.1 ROM. After that I rooted it and fastboot enable with unlocked.
Since 4.1.2 came out in OTA, I have been unable to update it successfully.
I did get prompt asking me to update and when I agree, it will try to update and then reboot to update. However, the update will fail and I will still get stuck in 4.1.1. The failed update has not affected the phone in anyway. So I continue using it at 4.1.1.
Anyone can provide simple instructions on how to update to 4.2.1 without erasing all my data? Especially contacts and emails. I have read there are numerous ways like nandroid and titanium and so on. Then there are mention that I will need to root the phone again after updating and so on. This is really overwhelming for me. Too much information and not sure which direction to go.
Previously I used nexus toolkit to convert the phone to yakjuw (or something) and updated to 4.1.1. Can I use this nexus toolkit again for it? Or OTA is a better way to preserve DATA?
Very sorry if there is already a thread for this cause I can't find it. I am new to this forum and the amount of information especially in galaxy nexus section is overwhelming but at the same time AWESOME!. Great phone with great community support.
Do you have the stock recovery or clockwork?
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Do you have the stock recovery or clockwork?
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I don't think I have the stock recovery. But that can be easily downloaded, right?
As for CWM, I don't think I have it installed. I tried to keep the phone as vanilla as possible. However, I have tried CWM on other android devices before and wouldn't mind installing this.
First off, check your accounts settings. Sync should be set up for both contacts and emails (you should have a gmail account, right?). So that's of no concern. Turn your phone off. Now hold both volume buttons and press power [fastboot mode]. Use volume keys to scroll so top says recovery, then press power. Now you'll see what recovery you have, either android or cwm. If it's android, then you can hold volume up and press the power button to get the menu, which includes reboot now. If it's stock recovery, perhaps the update failed because you're rooted. Try OTA Rootkeeper, hide your root, then clear google services framework, and try the update again, and see if it sticks.
You should find out what version you have, btw, yakju, takju, etc.. You can do this by opening maps, settings, then about.
O, and OTA will preserve data, toolkit will likely wipe all in order to flash whole rom, not just update. I'd say that the common wisdom is skip the toolkits until you fully understand what, how, and why they work in such and such a way.
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First off, check your accounts settings. Sync should be set up for both contacts and emails (you should have a gmail account, right?). So that's of no concern. Turn your phone off. Now hold both volume buttons and press power [fastboot mode]. Use volume keys to scroll so top says recovery, then press power. Now you'll see what recovery you have, either android or cwm. If it's android, then you can hold volume up and press the power button to get the menu, which includes reboot now. If it's stock recovery, perhaps the update failed because you're rooted. Try OTA Rootkeeper, hide your root, then clear google services framework, and try the update again, and see if it sticks.
You should find out what version you have, btw, yakju, takju, etc.. You can do this by opening maps, settings, then about.
O, and OTA will preserve data, toolkit will likely wipe all in order to flash whole rom, not just update. I'd say that the common wisdom is skip the toolkits until you fully understand what, how, and why they work in such and such a way.
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Ok..let me summarize:
1) Check whether phone is stock recovery or CWM.
2) If stock recovery then install OTA rootkeeper and try update OTA again.
3) if CWM recovery then .....restore back to stock recovery???
The easiest thing you can do is backup your phone. Get a toolkit for your phone. Download the factory image for your phone from Google and flash it. You will have 4.2.1 in a jiff.
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The easiest thing you can do is backup your phone. Get a toolkit for your phone. Download the factory image for your phone from Google and flash it. You will have 4.2.1 in a jiff.
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backup using? titanium? a bit troublesome when nexus does not have sdcard. Storage is almost full.
Platform
android:samsung-maguro-Galaxy Nexus
Device
samsung yakju
ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.0.2
What's the best way to update now without losing data?
exactly.
abubin said:
Ok..let me summarize:
1) Check whether phone is stock recovery or CWM.
2) If stock recovery then install OTA rootkeeper and try update OTA again.
3) if CWM recovery then .....restore back to stock recovery???
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3) fastboot flash recovery *recovery.img*, then you'd try the OTA.
Have you consulted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419170
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895 ?
these two threads should be able to teach you almost the exact processes...
btw, just found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36050897&postcount=9
Even though that's takju, it should be identical to yakju.
And if confident that you havent modified anything other than recovery and root, id still try to flash the stock recovery and ota first.
abubin said:
After getting the phone, I right away flash it with google's 4.1.1 ROM. After that I rooted it and fastboot enable with unlocked.
Since 4.1.2 came out in OTA, I have been unable to update it successfully.
I did get prompt asking me to update and when I agree, it will try to update and then reboot to update. However, the update will fail and I will still get stuck in 4.1.1. The failed update has not affected the phone in anyway. So I continue using it at 4.1.1.
Anyone can provide simple instructions on how to update to 4.2.1 without erasing all my data? Especially contacts and emails. I have read there are numerous ways like nandroid and titanium and so on. Then there are mention that I will need to root the phone again after updating and so on. This is really overwhelming for me. Too much information and not sure which direction to go.
Previously I used nexus toolkit to convert the phone to yakjuw (or something) and updated to 4.1.1. Can I use this nexus toolkit again for it? Or OTA is a better way to preserve DATA?
Very sorry if there is already a thread for this cause I can't find it. I am new to this forum and the amount of information especially in galaxy nexus section is overwhelming but at the same time AWESOME!. Great phone with great community support.
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OTA update will not work on a rooted phone. You will have to flash the actual 4.2.1 ROM.
It should work with OTARootkeeper, and hidden root, I've done it myself. (read above)
bodh said:
It should work with OTARootkeeper, and hidden root, I've done it myself. (read above)
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I will use this method. I can find OTARootkeeper. But can't find hidden root apps.
Not sure which is the one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.troy1103.hideyourroot&hl=en
I guess i used the wrong words.. Open OTA Rootkeeper, select backup su, then temp un-root. You can download a rootchecker after this to check if your system shows as rooted or not rooted.
I tried to OTA update but failed.
First, I use OTA rootkeeper to hide root. After that I tried to update but the phone boot up to CWM and show update failed. So I then use nexus toolkit to change back to stock recovery. However, after doing that...when I check for update in the phone, it says no update.
After doing some reading, I try to update using manual method. Which is to boot into stock recovery and then choose update from cache. I have checked the update zip file in cache folder. Then I boot into stock recovery. But in stock recovery, I do not see any option to update from cache. I only see update from ADB or update from SDCARD (or USB...forgot). Tried both and it doesn't work.
The Nexus Toolkit must have restored my stock recovery back to the GSM phone that have SDCARD. Mine does not have SDCARD slot. I do not dare to restore from other recovery.img file. Anyone can point me to the right direction for a recovery.img that will not screw up my stock recovery or the phone at all?
Thanks.
The 'SDCARD' is the onboard storage, nothing wrong there
Easiest thing is to backup your data using Titanium Backup, flash the factory 4.2.1 image, reroot and then restore the backup
EddyOS said:
The 'SDCARD' is the onboard storage, nothing wrong there
Easiest thing is to backup your data using Titanium Backup, flash the factory 4.2.1 image, reroot and then restore the backup
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So much hassle just for OTA. I guess now my only choice is to use this method. Thanks.
Ultimately, if you want the OTAs stay 100% stock. If you wanna root, go custom
Since you now have stock recovery, which is probably why the OTA failed [though there could be many reasons], Have you tried to clear Google services framwork data (under applications, all), to get the update notification and try again? If it stills fails, then at this point the others are right. Titanium backup method..Just skip the system apps in the backup, right guys?
Hi,
I'm new here so please go easy on this "noob"
It was my first to unlock and root my phone, followed by flashing a stock ROM (Which is exactly why I rooted it)
I flashed this JB 4.2.2 stock build [ROM] [OTA][GSM] Android 4.2.2 JDQ39: Rooted | Galaxy Nexus > XDA for my Galaxy Nexus
Now...
I can't disable Next-word suggestions in the Language & Input -> Google Keyboard Settings
Also, I noticed a few seconds of lag when pressing the power button to unlock the phone, when viewing recent apps (via the soft-key), and when opening the Camera too
Also, when I choose the "Recent Apps" soft key.. it's as the app that's currently being used is minimised and the homescreen is shown without any icons
The Build came with Busybox pre-installed and now its gone after a day of using my phone... I literally can't find it.
I searched in the play store "BusyBox" and the result is 3 different apps with the same name!
Any Advice?
AMKhatri said:
Hi,
I'm new here so please go easy on this "noob"
It was my first to unlock and root my phone, followed by flashing a stock ROM (Which is exactly why I rooted it)
I flashed this JB 4.2.2 stock build [ROM] [OTA][GSM] Android 4.2.2 JDQ39: Rooted | Galaxy Nexus > XDA for my Galaxy Nexus
Now...
I can't disable Next-word suggestions in the Language & Input -> Google Keyboard Settings
Also, I noticed a few seconds of lag when pressing the power button to unlock the phone, when viewing recent apps (via the soft-key), and when opening the Camera too
Also, when I choose the "Recent Apps" soft key.. it's as the app that's currently being used is minimised and the homescreen is shown without any icons
The Build came with Busybox pre-installed and now its gone after a day of using my phone... I literally can't find it.
I searched in the play store "BusyBox" and the result is 3 different apps with the same name!
Any Advice?
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go back to recovery, format/wipe /system partition, reflash rom.
For your reference, a good app to install bb is stephen (stericsson)'s busybox installer (play store link). Obviously, it needs root.
Next time, read the stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
How do I get “root”?
If you are booted into a custom recovery (recoveries will be covered later), root is enabled by default. If you want root while booted into Android, you will need to place two files on your system partition: an “su” binary which grants root access, and a superuser app that manages that access. The two that are available are ChainsDD’s Superuser and Chainfire’s SuperSU. Usually these files are packaged up in a zip file that is flashable using a custom recovery, but they can be flashed manually using ADB. Both of these methods will be described below.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26328017&postcount=123
As you probably noticed by now, you didn't need to flash a full "custom stock ROM" to root.
beekay201 said:
go back to recovery, format/wipe /system partition, reflash rom.
For your reference, a good app to install bb is stephen (stericsson)'s busybox installer (play store link). Obviously, it needs root.
Next time, read the stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26328017&postcount=123
As you probably noticed by now, you didn't need to flash a full "custom stock ROM" to root.
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Thanks for replying!
I'm totally new to this rooting &/ flashing thing, so please go easy
So, what you're saying is that I should boot into fastboot mode, wipe system partition (this will format the whole SD card right?), install the same ROM again?
I guess I'll need to install Titanium Backup to backup my apps and settings, I'll have to search for an article for the best way to do it as well..
Can I do it like this:
Open "Rom Manager", Select "Install ROM from SD Card", install it.. ???
PS: Do you have a recommendation for a better ROM, perhaps my choice of ROM wasn't correct...
AMKhatri said:
Thanks for replying!
I'm totally new to this rooting &/ flashing thing, so please go easy
So, what you're saying is that I should boot into fastboot mode, wipe system partition (this will format the whole SD card right?), install the same ROM again?
I guess I'll need to install Titanium Backup to backup my apps and settings, I'll have to search for an article for the best way to do it as well..
Can I do it like this:
Open "Rom Manager", Select "Install ROM from SD Card", install it.. ???
PSo you have a recommendation for a better ROM, perhaps my choice of ROM wasn't correct...
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You can wipe the system partition in a custom recovery (dont know if you can with stock). And yes you could flash via ROM manager but I wouldnt recommend it. I am on XenonHD 11.1 and loving it. But roms are a personal choice so there is no 'best' ROM. Just try out.
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mrgnex said:
You can wipe the system partition in a custom recovery (dont know if you can with stock). And yes you could flash via ROM manager but I wouldnt recommend it. I am on XenonHD 11.1 and loving it. But roms are a personal choice so there is no 'best' ROM. Just try out.
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The tutorial I followed didn't mention using the ROM manager, but I had not choice.. becuase whenever I went into fastboot mode manually, it got stuck on the screen displaying Google (I waited for minutes without any luck)
How would you recommend CyanogenMod 10.1.2 against the stock 4.2.2 which I have currently?
I read these threads as well whereby they said that there is no "real" solution to the issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178962
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363872
AMKhatri said:
Thanks for replying!
I'm totally new to this rooting &/ flashing thing, so please go easy
So, what you're saying is that I should boot into fastboot mode, wipe system partition (this will format the whole SD card right?), install the same ROM again?
I guess I'll need to install Titanium Backup to backup my apps and settings, I'll have to search for an article for the best way to do it as well..
Can I do it like this:
Open "Rom Manager", Select "Install ROM from SD Card", install it.. ???
PS: Do you have a recommendation for a better ROM, perhaps my choice of ROM wasn't correct...
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Mr., please, read the LINK i gave you! THIS ONE ->>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
If you read it, you'll stop thinking you need to be doing anything at this point in FASTBOOT interface! Like mrgnex says, you need to be on a custom recovery to format /system. (Have you read the link yet? By now you should know that the /system partition and the /sdcard/ (aka userdata) are 2 different things!)
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You can wipe the system partition in a custom recovery (dont know if you can with stock). (...) roms are a personal choice so there is no 'best' ROM. Just try out.
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+1
For your reference, you can't erase /system in stock recovery.
AMKhatri said:
The tutorial I followed didn't mention using the ROM manager, but I had not choice.. becuase whenever I went into fastboot mode manually, it got stuck on the screen displaying Google (I waited for minutes without any luck)
How would you recommend CyanogenMod 10.1.2 against the stock 4.2.2 which I have currently?
I read these threads as well whereby they said that there is no "real" solution to the issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178962
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363872
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Stop! THERE'S NO NEED FOR FASTBOOT HERE!
Thanks Guys for replying.
Yes, I read the info in the link, it was very helpful.
I'm still confused though.. "Fast boot" and "Recovery" are they the same thing?
I tried a "fix" mentioned by someone about using a live wallpaper such as "Water", I tried it and it's been 1/2 hour and it's really smooth compared to before...
Yes, I do have a custom recovery, actually I don't know why, but It seems I've got two according to ROM Manager.
It says I've got Clockwork Mod Recovery & TWRP.
I also tried going into recovery (Volume up + Down + Power) and it worked this time, when I select recovery, it goes into CWRM
I also did a bit of research about CyanogenMod 10.1.2 and from what I could gather it's liked by people a lot.
I'm guessing that definitely some time ahead it'll get all "laggy" again, Is there any reason according to you why I shouldn't install it compared to the stock 4.2.2 I have?
AMKhatri said:
Thanks Guys for replying.
Yes, I read the info in the link, it was very helpful.
I'm still confused though.. "Fast boot" and "Recovery" are they the same thing?
I tried a "fix" mentioned by someone about using a live wallpaper such as "Water", I tried it and it's been 1/2 hour and it's really smooth compared to before...
Yes, I do have a custom recovery, actually I don't know why, but It seems I've got two according to ROM Manager.
It says I've got Clockwork Mod Recovery & TWRP.
I also tried going into recovery (Volume up + Down + Power) and it worked this time, when I select recovery, it goes into CWRM
I also did a bit of research about CyanogenMod 10.1.2 and from what I could gather it's liked by people a lot.
I'm guessing that definitely some time ahead it'll get all "laggy" again, Is there any reason according to you why I shouldn't install it compared to the stock 4.2.2 I have?
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So to get things clear:
No fastboot and recovery arent the same thing.
Vol up+down+power brings you into fast boot and not recovery.
Apparently you dont have 2 custom recoverys since you booted into cwm.
Cm10 is great. But there are many great roms out there. You can start off with cm and then (if you please) look further.
I dont see any reason to not install cm10.1.2 since a whole team built and optimized it. So basically it is a better stock.
When you think your phone is slow you should look into the custom kernels. Thats a different story which I will not begin before you want to
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mrgnex said:
So to get things clear:
No fastboot and recovery arent the same thing.
Vol up+down+power brings you into fast boot and not recovery.
Apparently you dont have 2 custom recoverys since you booted into cwm.
Cm10 is great. But there are many great roms out there. You can start off with cm and then (if you please) look further.
I dont see any reason to not install cm10.1.2 since a whole team built and optimized it. So basically it is a better stock.
When you think your phone is slow you should look into the custom kernels. Thats a different story which I will not begin before you want to
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Thanks! Now it's definitely clear!
I'll download CM10.1.2 tomorrow and will decide to install it once Stock JB 4.2.2 starts acting up again.
In the meantime I'll read on about kernels, please keep don't close this thread...yet.
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I've decided that I will test out the Rom that I have currently (4.2.2) for a few weeks, and then flash CM.
I wanted to know one more thing, Is it bad to flash ROMs to your phone every now and then?
Because I've seen people flashing different ROMs on their phone, I don't wanna damage my phone as I want it to last as long as I can make it.
(by "Bad" I mean... does it reduce the phone's life or it's hardware's life span)
AMKhatri said:
I've decided that I will test out the Rom that I have currently (4.2.2) for a few weeks, and then flash CM.
I wanted to know one more thing, Is it bad to flash ROMs to your phone every now and then?
Because I've seen people flashing different ROMs on their phone, I don't wanna damage my phone as I want it to last as long as I can make it.
(by "Bad" I mean... does it reduce the phone's life or it's hardware's life span)
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No it can't. I was a flashaholic (until I discovered XenonHD) and my phone didn't got worse. Only overclocking the CPU and gpu can affect the life of the CPU or gpu (or both XD). Just do a fresh install everytime and read the post of the ROM of your choice to see what to do to get it working optimally. If you have any problems just ask.
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mrgnex said:
No it can't. I was a flashaholic (until I discovered XenonHD) and my phone didn't got worse. Only overclocking the CPU and gpu can affect the life of the CPU or gpu (or both XD). Just do a fresh install everytime and read the post of the ROM of your choice to see what to do to get it working optimally. If you have any problems just ask.
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Thanks...
I'll flash CM in a week or two, as I'm on a tight schedule currently, and I also wanna note down the average battery time I get out of 4.2.2
So... since 4.3 is now out, I was thinking it'd be better for me to flash it other than anything else.
I'll most probably download the stock rom from:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#yakjujwr66v
So far I came across this thread having the steps to flash 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377307
But I wanna flash it and lose my data, so that it's as fresh as it can be...
Will that work if I use "wugfresh root toolkit"?
AMKhatri said:
So... since 4.3 is now out, I was thinking it'd be better for me to flash it other than anything else.
I'll most probably download the stock rom from:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#yakjujwr66v
So far I came across this thread having the steps to flash 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377307
But I wanna flash it and lose my data, so that it's as fresh as it can be...
Will that work if I use "wugfresh root toolkit"?
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With the stock package there is no need for a toolkit.
Hell, there's no reason for a toolkit any time.
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Pirateghost said:
With the stock package there is no need for a toolkit.
Hell, there's no reason for a toolkit any time.
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What was I thinking...
I apologize guys... I guess I wasn't thinking straight as its past midnight here...
So just to clarify stuff so that I don't end up doing something wrong:
-> Head into Recovery Mode (with usb debugging enabled... connect usb cable to phone and pc)
-> Wipe System
-> Wipe Cache
-> Install from SD card (select .zip file)
right?
Also, I performed a backup of the applications I have via Titanium Backup, They'll work on 4.3 when I restore them right? or do you recommend downloading them from the play store again?
Sorry for being such a noob, and Thanks for your responses!
backup everything from your /sdcard to your computer, titanium backups and a nandroid
the google stock package is NOT flashable in CWM/TWRP
if you follow the GOOGLE instructions it WILL wipe your device (remember that backup you made of everything?)
alternatively you can make sure and have adb/fastboot working on your computer properly, extract all the files out of the zip (including the tar.gz located inside), and in recovery, do a factory reset, then boot to fastboot, fastboot flash system and boot ....
as for Titanium Backup, there is a work around to get it working on 4.3, but root is lacking full power.
Pirateghost said:
backup everything from your /sdcard to your computer, titanium backups and a nandroid
the google stock package is NOT flashable in CWM/TWRP
if you follow the GOOGLE instructions it WILL wipe your device (remember that backup you made of everything?)
alternatively you can make sure and have adb/fastboot working on your computer properly, extract all the files out of the zip (including the tar.gz located inside), and in recovery, do a factory reset, then boot to fastboot, fastboot flash system and boot ....
as for Titanium Backup, there is a work around to get it working on 4.3, but root is lacking full power.
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Thanks!
I'm now on Android 4.3
I'm full of excitement atm :victory:
I took a backup of my apps using titanium backup, I installed it but can't use it, it says I need root (which I already had before).
I read online somewhere that I need to root again, but I don't wanna lose all my data/ apps I installed again...
Any ideas?
If I use Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit... will I lose my data?
Thanks for the continued support!
AMKhatri said:
Thanks!
I'm now on Android 4.3
I'm full of excitement atm :victory:
I took a backup of my apps using titanium backup, I installed it but can't use it, it says I need root (which I already had before).
I read online somewhere that I need to root again, but I don't wanna lose all my data/ apps I installed again...
Any ideas?
If I use Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit... will I lose my data?
Thanks for the continued support!
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Seriously, how hard can it be for you people to waste 5, 5!!! minutes to browse the forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377318
Thanks!
According to a friend's recommendation I used Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit to Root, and surprisingly didn't lose any of my data!
Once again, Thanks for all the help everyone... You've all been quite helpful.
So...successfully install CyanogenMod and realized I need a mouse and don't have one handy so figured I would go back to stock. I download the stock firmware and sideloaded is successfully in CWM. System rebooted and now I am stuck on the "U" screen. It doesn't seem to be frozen cause it is changing colors like usual.
Installing Stock also overwrote the bootmenu. What should I do here?
problem solved.
Did some looking around the forums and found out the route I took, which was install stock via CWM won't work. Hooked up a keyboard and did the key combo to reboot to CWM. Reset user data and cache and rebooted.
Everything works now.
Hey chazz, so you are saying if I want to go back to stock, I need to boot to CWM and just reset user data and cache?
I am trying to do the same thing. I did a nandroid backup of my CM11 setup and was hoping to get back to stock so i could check out some of the game updates. Figured I could backup my stock and flip back and forth on a whim but when I get back to stock my Ouya cant connect to the internet whether it is on WIFI or ethernet. Any suggestions?
Never mind. I reset my gateway and set the date/time in the console and viola I'm connected.
failstorm said:
Hey chazz, so you are saying if I want to go back to stock, I need to boot to CWM and just reset user data and cache?
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You need to download a stock ROM and flash it in CWM just like any other ROM. Wipe all the the same ole same and flash the stock ROM.
I see. Well, that sounds correct. And do you also know, is it possible to remove custom bootloader (mlq or ep version) so I can boot straight into Ouya without seeing the bootloader menu?
failstorm said:
I see. Well, that sounds correct. And do you also know, is it possible to remove custom bootloader (mlq or ep version) so I can boot straight into Ouya without seeing the bootloader menu?
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When you flash the stock ROM the bootmenu will no longer show. It is however a very good idea, if you are going to stick with CM11, to leave it there. Bad things can happen and, in some cases, it is your only way of recovery.
Thanks for the info, kind sir.