My girlfriend has a stock nexus from Fido. She's fine with it being completely stock so long as everything works. That was the case up until about a week ago when she started having random reboots every day. She's now fed up and is open to the idea of me flashing a different firmware on her device. I explained to her how the updates work with her device.
So from what I've read, I think the best option would be to flash Googles official stock (most current) firmware that would be found on the devices from the play store. I've taken a quick look through some of the stickies and there is a lot of information which is great, but it can also be a little confusing. What would the exact process be to flash a different firmware image to this phone if she has a locked bootloader, no root access, and running 4.2.1 from Fido?
Any help is much appreciated
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Easiest way for you would be to use a toolkit. You can either use mskip's or wug's toolkit. There is an option that does all the steps for you in one click ( wipe, unlock, root, flash ROM...)
Just make sure you install SDK for Android first. Check YouTube videos if you're not sure on how to do it. Once you're all setup, you'll be able to flash anything you want.
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ren2008 said:
Easiest way for you would be to use a toolkit. You can either use mskip's or wug's toolkit. There is an option that does all the steps for you in one click ( wipe, unlock, root, flash ROM...)
Just make sure you install SDK for Android first. Check YouTube videos if you're not sure on how to do it. Once you're all setup, you'll be able to flash anything you want.
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Thanks. I took a look at some of the videos and it seems pretty straight forward. Much appreciated
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Hi everybody,
Now that the 4.0.4 has been released for the Galaxy Nexus GSM, is there a full (not OTA) stock 4.0.4 rooted ROM with Google apps?
Is it needed to update kernel and radio? I want to keep CWM.
I've searched around the forum but I didn't see answers to all my questions...
Thanks you!
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Hi everybody,
Now that the 4.0.4 has been released for the Galaxy Nexus GSM, is there a full (not OTA) stock 4.0.4 rooted ROM with Google apps?
Is it needed to update kernel and radio? I want to keep CWM.
I've searched around the forum but I didn't see answers to all my questions...
Thanks you!
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to have the full 4.0.4 stock rom, you'll have to unlock bootloader and flash the factory image provided by google, either by fastboot or using the nexus toolkits. The kernel and radio will be flashed automatically if you use the toolkits as it's part of the image. You can then use the toolkit to reflash CWM
Yes but I prefer a .zip file so I can delete everything that I don't need before flashing the ROM.
Something like this ROM (the one I have now) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394246
Thanks you!
Download the factory image from google and root it yourself.
If I was able to do it I would not ask for a ROM.
Is there an easy way to convert the image from google in tgz format to a flashable .zip file?
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Download the factory image from google and root it yourself.
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Thats what i done and its sweet i love stock rooted, iam rooted for the purpose of getting rid of system apps, makes the phone fly
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leelaa said:
Thats what i done and its sweet i love stock rooted, iam rooted for the purpose of getting rid of system apps, makes the phone fly
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i have many know about
Sebacestmoi said:
If I was able to do it I would not ask for a ROM.
Is there an easy way to convert the image from google in tgz format to a flashable .zip file?
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Yes. You can use dsixda's kitchen to make a flashable .zip file from the .img you can download from google.
why not just flash the 4.0.4 images and re-root?
Sorry to hijack, but I've got a question along the similar line.
If I use the galaxy nexus toolkit and unlock my boot loader, then use the option in it to restore to stock. After that I keep my boot loader unlocked. Will I still get ota updates?
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bongadadu said:
Sorry to hijack, but I've got a question along the similar line.
If I use the galaxy nexus toolkit and unlock my boot loader, then use the option in it to restore to stock. After that I keep my boot loader unlocked. Will I still get ota updates?
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Unlocked bootloader doesn't effect OTA's AFAIK. Custom recovery like CAN however does.
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Diger36 said:
Unlocked bootloader doesn't effect OTA's AFAIK. Custom recovery like CAN however does.
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CAN=CWM off course...
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Can someone show me how to manually update my Wind MObile Galaxy nexus (which is stuck on 4.0.1) to 4.0.4 manually; unrooted and locked phone
and intend to keep it that way
Thanks
Set up your drivers.
Download the stock images from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#yakju
Unlock bootloader (wipes your device, backup first if you need to).
Flash them (guides all over here).
More info in here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058 if you need help with setting up ADB/drivers or the commands to unlock/flash.
Here's another good guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
The toolkits work great. Wugfresh.
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yguns76 said:
The toolkits work great. Wugfresh.
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No please.....................
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
Follow the link given in the 2nd post.
Just got my nexus. First thing I did was root and unlock. Then it said there was a update available, but would not install it. Took me straight to cam recovery . Someone please help. I believe I'm supposed to be updating to 4.0.4
*edit. Maybe I'm wrong. Is 4.0.2 the latest version with out romming. Sorry new to the nexus just left a dx2
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If you did anything more than unlocking the bootloader and rooting you can't update with ota anymore.
OK. I thought that might b the problem. Do u know where I can get a link to the latest update?
Thanx
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Yes, there is a 4.0.4 update. If you want it, then un-root, grab the OTA, and re-root.
Sorry if this has been asked b4. First day in this thread. Should I completely unroot or can I use the app that temporarily unroots
*found the thread with the download. I can just flash threw cwm
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I have never tried the temp un-root, so I do not know anything about it.
If I had to guess, I would say that it does not matter which way you do it.
Someone with more Android knowledge than me will come along and let you know which would be better.
Yeah, you basically have 2 choices, unroot and go back to stock recovery, then wait for the OTA, or flash the 4.0.4 (or even 4.1) update yourself
Thanx. I just flashed the 4.0.4. But had to reroot. Everything seems to working great. Imma give it a lil b4 I jump on a 4.1 rom
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If you did anything more than unlocking the bootloader and rooting you can't update with ota anymore.
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That is not completely true. You can basically go ahead and flash as well (e.g. Jelly Bean) without breaking OTA.
As long as the files you are flashing are all stock (Android Build, Kernel, Radio & RIL, Bootloader), not de-odexed, and you do not permanently install an alternative Recovery (like CWM) and moreover take care that your busybox version is not known for interfering with OTA in some cases (like the Stericson one), you will be able to do a lot more than just unlocking and rooting and the OTA is supposed to still work if everything is done right. :thumbup:
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Unlocked and have recovery...just flash the 4.0.4 radios and a 4.0.4/4.1 ROM. You are done with OTA. Manually flash updates or restore to stock.
So I was happy to read the Tmo GS3 finally getting JB and even happier when my phone pulled it.
However I cannot get it to install.
I'm full stock ROM. I did root via "debugfs-based Root for Galaxy S III"
The first time it failed I remembered I had programs frozen.
Unfroze them, still failed.
So I uninstalled my SuperUser app and told it to remove root.
Both Root Checker and Titanium Backup show no root access.
Update still fails.
Am I missing a step here? Or am I looking at resetting the phone to update it?
Are you updating via OTA or kies. Kies works after root. OTA not so much
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ElectricMenace said:
Are you updating via OTA or kies. Kies works after root. OTA not so much
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OTA.
Going through the settings and telling to check (pull) the update.
Was unaware root broke that :\
I take it even though I'm not not rooted it does not matter.
Does your binary say custom in about phone
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Does your binary say custom in about phone
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I'm not seeing binary listed under about device or about device -> status.
I would get the same errors trying to update directly to my phone and instead just updated using kies and it went smooth like silk.
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I would get the same errors trying to update directly to my phone and instead just updated using kies and it went smooth like silk.
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Ah Kies...
I still can't get that to work
When I plug in my phone it just sits at the loading circle forever. (But that's an issue for another topic)
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Ah Kies...
I still can't get that to work
When I plug in my phone it just sits at the loading circle forever. (But that's an issue for another topic)
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Do you have the updated version of kies?
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Do you have the updated version of kies?
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Yeah, never used it before so I downloaded it brand new and updated it right away.
Went through a ton of steps for drivers and still nothing
What os are u using?
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Win 7, 64 bit.
What mode do u have your phone in when you conect it to your computer. Also turn off your firewall.
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What mode do u have your phone in when you conect it to your computer. Also turn off your firewall.
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Camera mode right now.
Also tried with debug on and off, but Kies complains when it's off.
So I know it sees it, but does nothing when debug is on.
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Camera mode right now.
Also tried with debug on and off, but Kies complains when it's off.
So I know it sees it, but does nothing when debug is on.
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I believe it should be on media
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Ugh, I cant stand kies, personally. Never use it. Imo there is a much better, safer, nore efficient method.
You are rooted so im assuming you want to stay that way correct?
Go to the firmware thread in my sig and towards the top of the op you will see a section called root66.
Download the latest root66 firmware. Extract the file using 7zip, it should be a .tar.md5 file.
You will use Odin to flash this. If you arennt familiar with Odin, go to the 2nd post to download the latest vrrsion, 3.07. Below that you will find instructions for many different methods, find the flash in Odin one and follow the steps.
The root66 firmware is identical to the stock released by T-Mobile, except it comes pre-rooted, so you wont have to worry bout it after!
Good luck whichever way you go!
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Disturbed_One said:
So I was happy to read the Tmo GS3 finally getting JB and even happier when my phone pulled it.
However I cannot get it to install.
I'm full stock ROM. I did root via "debugfs-based Root for Galaxy S III"
The first time it failed I remembered I had programs frozen.
Unfroze them, still failed.
So I uninstalled my SuperUser app and told it to remove root.
Both Root Checker and Titanium Backup show no root access.
Update still fails.
Am I missing a step here? Or am I looking at resetting the phone to update it?
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you have a custom recovery installed? i'll make this easy for you. stop playing around with OTA's lol... here you go. hit the thanks button bud.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875923
download, boot to recovery, format system, do a factory reset, fresh start with a new base...
Disturbed_One said:
Camera mode right now.
Also tried with debug on and off, but Kies complains when it's off.
So I know it sees it, but does nothing when debug is on.
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again why are you messing with keys? if you have a custom recovery installed, and already rooted, why are you making this difficult for yourself
Op of that thread will tell you to do exactly what I just did a post or so ago. Just sayin that you should update your firmware before flashing custom roms.
Not required, but recommended for running the jb roms. Otherwise you dont get the full update.
Firmware via odin will update 10 partitions, custom roms only 2-3 on average.
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justice26 said:
I believe it should be on media
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Thank you my good sir.
Doing that Kies was finally able to see the phone. Can't believe that's all it was.
I did some backup with it, but the update fails there as well.
DocHoliday77 said:
Ugh, I cant stand kies, personally. Never use it. Imo there is a much better, safer, nore efficient method.
You are rooted so im assuming you want to stay that way correct?
Go to the firmware thread in my sig and towards the top of the op you will see a section called root66.
Download the latest root66 firmware. Extract the file using 7zip, it should be a .tar.md5 file.
You will use Odin to flash this. If you arennt familiar with Odin, go to the 2nd post to download the latest vrrsion, 3.07. Below that you will find instructions for many different methods, find the flash in Odin one and follow the steps.
The root66 firmware is identical to the stock released by T-Mobile, except it comes pre-rooted, so you wont have to worry bout it after!
Good luck whichever way you go!
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I un-rooted currently.
Actually just did a factory reset to try and get the update, still fails.
EDIT:
Your way seems to be what I'm looking for.
Stock with root. Really have no interest in 3rd party ROM's unless it's Nexus style vanilla.
cobraboy85 said:
you have a custom recovery installed? i'll make this easy for you. stop playing around with OTA's lol... here you go. hit the thanks button bud.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875923
download, boot to recovery, format system, do a factory reset, fresh start with a new base...
again why are you messing with keys? if you have a custom recovery installed, and already rooted, why are you making this difficult for yourself
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I have nothing custom installed.
I rooted the stock ICS rom, that was all.
Try it in a different computer.
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Try it in a different computer.
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Tried with my laptop, still failed.
For whatever reason, stock rooted then unrooted ROM did not want to be updated either way.
Ended up going with the root66 JB option and ODIN.
Honestly was trying to avoid it, but it was really no hassle and the deed has been done.
Now to get back to restoring everything.
According to Android Guys
Here's the link: http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/111727
And the direct download from Google: http://android.clients.google.com/p...c5ea6e959840.update_mysidspr_FH05_to_GA02.zip
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Great find. Thanks for posting this. after trying sourcery 4.5 I can't go back to stock
I'm getting a new Galaxy Nexus today. If I want to root, should I take OTA or should I leave this one alone for a bit?
I'd wait for OTA just to see what true stock feels like before searching for the perfect rom and kernel combo for your device.
How do we update manually from the google site? I just returned back to stock from being rooted. Now fully stock with bootloader locked through GNEX TOOLKIT.
Can I download this and apply it if I am completely stock jellybean?
I apologize if this has been asked before.
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latinoboi30 said:
Can I download this and apply it if I am completely stock jellybean?
I apologize if this has been asked before.
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As long as you're completely stock, including stock recovery, then yes. I used Odin to go back to stock and adb sideloaded.
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As long as you're completely stock, including stock recovery, then yes. I used Odin to go back to stock and adb sideloaded.
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So do I have to use adb to side load it?
I am stock with stock recovery, I have not unlocked boot loader or anything before
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As long as you're completely stock, including stock recovery, then yes. I used Odin to go back to stock and adb sideloaded.
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Why are people using Odin on a nexus device?. Fastboot the factory images. Its much safer. If I was sprint though I would have waited on 4.2. Its needs another update or two.
If you just got the device I also recommend unlocking the bootloader before you put all your stuff on the device. It wipes the phone. Leave out unlocked. It doesn't affect whether you get ota updates.
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latinoboi30 said:
So do I have to use adb to side load it?
I am stock with stock recovery, I have not unlocked boot loader or anything before
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Yes, you use adb to side load. Its easy as long as you have sdk setup on your computer. If you dont have sdk, search on youtube for a video tutorial if you need to. Btw, you dont need to unlock bootloader to update this way.
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blackhand1001 said:
Why are people using Odin on a nexus device?. Fastboot the factory images. Its much safer. If I was sprint though I would have waited on 4.2. Its needs another update or two.
If you just got the device I also recommend unlocking the bootloader before you put all your stuff on the device. It wipes the phone. Leave out unlocked. It doesn't affect whether you get ota updates.
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I use Odin out of habit, I guess. Always have. But you are right, fast boot is recommended by most. And +1 on unlocking boot loader.