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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
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.
corban227 said:
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.
biffsmash said:
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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Got a Nexus about a week and a half ago...flashed almost every JB ROM out there now (Paranoid, Bamf, AOSP variants, AOKP 7-29, SlimBean, etc.) but all of them do not boot after the third or fourth reboot.
Here's the scenario:
I flash phone to stock using mskip's GNex Toolkit
Copy a custom JB ROM over to the sdcard
Boot into Touch Recovery 6.0.1.0 (Format /system, Factory data/cache wipe, Dalvik cache wipe)
Install ROM zip from SD card (then 7-26 JB Gapps if ROM requires it)
Reboot then use Franco Kernel app to get latest 384mhz kernel zip file, and flash it in CWM Touch Recovery
Reboot, then 24-48 hours later (even after going through a few more reboots) the phone will not get past the Google boot text/lock icon. It just stays on that screen forever. I wait an average of 5-10 minutes each time, and even waited 15-20 minutes a few times. I then have to start back over at STEP 1 and do this all over again and re-set up everything.
Here are my list of non-system Apps - any of these problematic?
3rd party apps:
ROM Toolbox Pro
Google Voice
Google Wallet
Bible (YouVersion)
Bank Of America
SMS Backup+
Temple Run
Facebook
Touchdown (Exchange mail app)
AdFree
Franco Kernel app
I know ROM Toolbox Pro has a lot of modification tools, but all I use is the boot animation changer. The phone boots three or four times after I change that, so I know that isn't it. I am getting jaded and tired of having to use mskip's GNex Toolkit to factory reset my phone every 48 hours. At this point I am so exhausted...I love the AOKP JB ROM the best, but cannot run it for more than a day or so before I HAVE to factory rest to get past the Google screen.
FYI - Once I get into the stuck state, I have tried everything - wipe system/data/cache/dalvik, reinstall from CWM, try different ROMs, try to restore backups, try Fix Permissions - but I never get past the Google screen until I reset to stock and lose everything. Is it JB? Do I have to resort to using only custom-ICS ROMs on this phone for now?
1. Don't use toolkits
2. Return the device to stock to see if the problem persists. If so, it may be a hardware issue. Also, wipe the SD card.
It may actually be the boot logo changer. I suggest sticking to the stock kernel for a few days and not changing the boot logo, to see how things go.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
infazzdar said:
1. Don't use toolkits
2. Return the device to stock to see if the problem persists. If so, it may be a hardware issue. Also, wipe the SD card.
It may actually be the boot logo changer. I suggest sticking to the stock kernel for a few days and not changing the boot logo, to see how things go.
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The only wait I know how to return to stock is via mskip's toolkit. Is there a more "official" way to do it?
Once I do get back to stock I will flash just AOKP JB, with no ROM Toolbox Pro installed, no boot animation changes and no Franco kernel.
crobs808 said:
The only wait I know how to return to stock is via mskip's toolkit. Is there a more "official" way to do it?
Once I do get back to stock I will flash just AOKP JB, with no ROM Toolbox Pro installed, no boot animation changes and no Franco kernel.
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Here, return to stock. Without toolkit, easy step-by-step.
Edit: Just noticed that you won't need it easy, I guess. But anyway, it's perfectly working. (;
Odin
You will find links to factory images. Download and flash. Sorry if I can't be more specific at this point but I'm running out. Surely the people here will help you with more info
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/update-galaxy-nexus-to-android-4-0-4-using-odindownload-mode/
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Thanks both of you. I saw the Odin method, and the superboot method, and am going to try to do the superboot as it looks more simplistic just for time sake...I wanna go to bed, but need my $500 alarm clock to work...
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Excellent! The steps from HERE for Windows worked perfectly. there's room for improvement though, as I had to make my own batch file/commands and could not just copy verbatim since the sample steps were for a different model...I feel a guide coming on, lol.
Well, here we are, the next day and after a reboot my phone is stuck at the Google screen....yet again. Originally I was excited to switch from the Bionic, but now I am starting to regret it.
crobs808 said:
Thanks both of you. I saw the Odin method, and the superboot method, and am going to try to do the superboot as it looks more simplistic just for time sake...I wanna go to bed, but need my $500 alarm clock to work...
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Excellent! The steps from HERE for Windows worked perfectly. there's room for improvement though, as I had to make my own batch file/commands and could not just copy verbatim since the sample steps were for a different model...I feel a guide coming on, lol.
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I have made a more detailed step-by-step. Look at the "flash" link in my signature.
crobs808 said:
Well, here we are, the next day and after a reboot my phone is stuck at the Google screen....yet again. Originally I was excited to switch from the Bionic, but now I am starting to regret it.
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Flash back to stock, do not flash cwm 6, do not flash a different kernel (use stock), do not install any root apps. Now see if you are having issues.
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I'm fine now. I made my own 'return to stock' exe file for the toro (VZW Galaxy Nexus) that does everything I need automatically. It's only 209MB so I'll just keep it on my Google Drive and have it wherever I may be when the occasion arises.
Thanks. The same ROMs I was having problems with before are not causing issues now. I was even able to flash CWM Touch v6.0.1.0 and the Franco kernel and still OK after multiple reboots
crobs808 said:
I'm fine now. I made my own 'return to stock' exe file for the toro (VZW Galaxy Nexus) that does everything I need automatically. It's only 209MB so I'll just keep it on my Google Drive and have it wherever I may be when the occasion arises.
Thanks. The same ROMs I was having problems with before are not causing issues now. I was even able to flash CWM Touch v6.0.1.0 and the Franco kernel and still OK after multiple reboots
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Whew, congrats! Your situation made me cringe! :victory:
It makes me wonder. I've been using mskip's toolkit to return to stock previously, which works, but once I want to flash a custom ROM, it'd go belly up after a few reboots. So far, I've done about 10 reboots on AOKP JB, that I loaded after running my stock reset script and have had no problems.
I have not compared my code to mskip's, but I cannot imagine of being vastly different.
crobs808 said:
I'm fine now. I made my own 'return to stock' exe file for the toro (VZW Galaxy Nexus) that does everything I need automatically. It's only 209MB so I'll just keep it on my Google Drive and have it wherever I may be when the occasion arises.
Thanks. The same ROMs I was having problems with before are not causing issues now. I was even able to flash CWM Touch v6.0.1.0 and the Franco kernel and still OK after multiple reboots
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So.. sorry for my crappy knowledge on some of this, if I understand correctly flashing jb and rebooting after multiple times caused a boot loop or stuck in the splash screen "Google".
You did what that makes it so its not boot looping?
I'm getting a nexus Tuesday and I'd rather avoid this issue since it will be toro "vzn". Any advice?
bOx Stash - https://www.box.com/shared/d8a46b7252c38069deb1
Do you have a VZW Nexus (toro)? I can post my EXE if so.
crobs808 said:
Do you have a VZW Nexus (toro)? I can post my EXE if so.
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Yes, but can I ask what the exe. Does? Forgive me as the nexus will be my second android and its kind of new territory in rooting.
Using a Rooted HTC Droid Incredible at the moment.
And as you said, this supposedly fixed your jb boot loop issue correct? I was thinking of using Tecfanatic's root method as it seems everyone is using Mskips which "I'm positive is giving people jb issues" although I may be wrong.
bOx Stash - https://www.box.com/shared/d8a46b7252c38069deb1
Just to be clear, the script I made is not a rooting tool. It just takes your VZW Nexus (toro) from any state it is in and reverts the ROM back to factory stock (except for re-locking the bootloader, if it is unlocked)).
This is dependent upon having the fastboot-windows.exe and supplemental img/zip files, but here are the commands I used (I have removed all instructional text, wait and pause code):
Code:
fastboot-windows flash bootloader bootloader-toro-primela03.img
fastboot-windows reboot-bootloader
fastboot-windows flash radio radio-toro-i515.fc05.img
fastboot-windows reboot-bootloader
fastboot-windows -w update image-mysid-imm76k.zip
If you do not want to make a fancy batch file, then just install he drivers, put your phone in USB mode, attach it, then run each of those commands one at a time. You'll need to get the supplemental files first of course.
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FYI - For rooting I use mskip's Galaxy Nexus Toolkit. You can find it HERE.
crobs808 said:
Just to be clear, the script I made is not a rooting tool. It just takes your VZW Nexus (toro) from any state it is in and reverts the ROM back to factory stock (except for re-locking the bootloader, if it is unlocked)).
This is dependent upon having the fastboot-windows.exe and supplemental img/zip files, but here are the commands I used (I have removed all instructional text, wait and pause code):
Code:
fastboot-windows flash bootloader bootloader-toro-primela03.img
fastboot-windows reboot-bootloader
fastboot-windows flash radio radio-toro-i515.fc05.img
fastboot-windows reboot-bootloader
fastboot-windows -w update image-mysid-imm76k.zip
If you do not want to make a fancy batch file, then just install he drivers, put your phone in USB mode, attach it, then run each of those commands one at a time. You'll need to get the supplemental files first of course.
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FYI - For rooting I use mskip's Galaxy Nexus Toolkit. You can find it HERE.
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Thanks man!
bOx Stash - https://www.box.com/shared/d8a46b7252c38069deb1
So,
I used BreakDroid to get a TWRP on my fire and then installed twa_priv's ROM on it and I'm enjoying Jelly Bean. I first tried the 0804 build and then updated to 1202. I started running into Sleeps of Death and so I backed down to 1127. Still having SOD's I installed the SoftLocker tool to deactivate deep sleep and things seem to work just fine. The only issues I've found is 1) sometimes when doing a google search, with NOW that I can't click on any results for a number of seconds and 2) I've had trouble posting replies or threads to this site. Other than that, things work very well and I'm extremely impressed. Now, I noticed that I'm actually running TWRP 2.3.1.1 since that is what BreakDroid installed. I backed up the stock rooted ROM with that so I was wondering, what problems would I run into. I did some searching around here but didn't find anything definitive.
Just curious if I should downgrade or not. If I do, from what I've read, I might not be able to use my stock backup which might be a problem if I ever want to go back.
Thoughts?
thanks peterb
You should certainly downgrade because how it wipes is broken best wait till that is fixed.
Ah OK, so wipes are clean then? Is downgrading done thru fastboot? How about my stock coup, is that usable with older versions? Is 2.2.1 OK?
Thanks peterb
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Transfer this zip to your sdcard and flash it in recovery then reboot do not extract it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30780737&postcount=180 make sure to thank Tera Tike for providing it. Your stock backup will still be fine. When you reflash Sgt7 or upgrade reflash gapps then wipe dalvik and cache this should clear up any problems with G Now. I'm using jb-20121011-signed.zip on the same ROM most recent build works perfect.
OK so I downloaded that zip and moved it to the sdcard. Should I flash it with my current recovery or with fastboot or does it matter?
Thanks peterb
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It totally matters this is intended to be flashed only in recovery the other way will break your recovery or brick you. Never fastboot flash a zip file.
Thepooch said:
It totally matters this is intended to be flashed only in recovery the other way will break your recovery or brick you. Never fastboot flash a zip file.
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OK, thanks! Will do that tonight and then apply the 1210 image. Also, is the wipe issue the only problem with 2.3.1.1? I ask because I could use fastboot to erase cache and userdata (it's been a while since I did phones so my memory is rusty) and that would essentially net me a factory reset, right? I don't recall ever being able to use fastboot to erase the dalvik-cache so I'm thinking that might be a unique thing to recovery.
I will say that this recovery is really a step forward from what I remember using on a couple of ION phones years ago.
thanks peterb
Third post down kinfauns explains the fastboot erase commands most eloquently http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547 if you so desire personally recoveries that work correctly is the safest approach. 2.3.1.1 has an adb sideload feature that could be handy but I have never tested it. Other than that I don't believe it it has anything extra that 2.2.2.1 doesn't.
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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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.
clerk usdEuro
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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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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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.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
Pirateghost said:
With the stock package there is no need for a toolkit.
Hell, there's no reason for a toolkit any time.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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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.
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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.
I just want to make one thing clear, I have just finished downgrading my Galaxy Nexus to 4.2.2 from 4.3 so my phone is clean, there is nothing on it that I want, it has the Stock Google 4.2.2 yakju image, I used WugFresh's toolkit to downgrade. My phone is rooted and it's bootloader is unlocked, all done using the toolkit. I also installed twrp recovery using the GooManager app.
So how do I install Cyanogenmod (Latest Stable version) on my phone.
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I just want to make one thing clear, I have just finished downgrading my Galaxy Nexus to 4.2.2 from 4.3 so my phone is clean, there is nothing on it that I want, it has the Stock Google 4.2.2 yakju image, I used WugFresh's toolkit to downgrade. My phone is rooted and it's bootloader is unlocked, all done using the toolkit. I also installed twrp recovery using the GooManager app.
So how do I install Cyanogenmod (Latest Stable version) on my phone.
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head here you will find latest build here
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=maguro&type=stable
just flash in recovery
cheers :good:
A little more detail on the "just flash in recovery" part.
eyad_996 said:
A little more detail on the "just flash in recovery" part.
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download zip file in memory
reboot into recovery
select wipe cache data factory reset
select advance option and wipe dalvik cache
select flash zip from sd card/internal memory
flash it!!!
Someone on YouTube Flash two zip files, one is cyanogenmod, and the other is a Google Apps/play store file, he was flashing on a GS3, do I need this file?
eyad_996 said:
Someone on YouTube Flash two zip files, one is cyanogenmod, and the other is a Google Apps/play store file, he was flashing on a GS3, do I need this file?
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If you want the Google Apps, then yes you have to flash them as they aren't included with most custom ROMs.
E2A, make sure you grab the proper ones for whatever build/ROM you are flashing.
Damnit, can't you read up, it's all over the damned stickies...
If you don't even know how to flash a zip, you shouldn't even be flashing anything....
Beamed from my Grouper
Relax, I'm done by the way.
And yes I don't know anything about flashing zips, I'm learning, I'm sure that you at some point of your life didn't know anything about flashing too, you weren't born with the full knowledge of Flashing.
BTW, that's why this site is for, learning.
So use the learning resources that are available here for you. Read everything before you try anything. THEN, if you still have a question, ask. It's not fair to waste people's time re-answering questions that have been answered time and time again. Your laziness won't get you far in this community. And no, the primary purpose of this site is for development not holding people's hands.