[Q] Ubuntu Touch on Gnexus - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hello everybody,
I'm used to flashing but I'm not a dev' and I think we are many who could be interested by this :
So I saw this article https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install on how to install Ubuntu Touch on our old but still good galaxy nexus.
And I wonder : is it possible to flash img through recovery or do we have to follow all the tutorial ? because I don't feel very confident about doing it and I also wanted to share it with others

belfouf said:
Hello everybody,
I'm used to flashing but I'm not a dev' and I think we are many who could be interested by this :
So I saw this article https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install on how to install Ubuntu Touch on our old but still good galaxy nexus.
And I wonder : is it possible to flash img through recovery or do we have to follow all the tutorial ? because I don't feel very confident about doing it and I also wanted to share it with others
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No you cant flash it through recovery. You need to do it with fastboot. It is safe though. You can always go back to android. I believe there is a thread somewhere around here that shows you how to dual boot android and ubuntu.
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thx
mrgnex said:
No you cant flash it through recovery. You need to do it with fastboot. It is safe though. You can always go back to android. I believe there is a thread somewhere around here that shows you how to dual boot android and ubuntu.
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Okay thank you for your time I'll try

mrgnex said:
No you cant flash it through recovery. You need to do it with fastboot. It is safe though. You can always go back to android. I believe there is a thread somewhere around here that shows you how to dual boot android and ubuntu.
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Huh? I swear I had installed Ubuntu Touch (the first stable version back in November) via recovery, by flashing a global ZIP and a device-specific ZIP.
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AndyYan said:
Huh? I swear I had installed Ubuntu Touch (the first stable version back in November) via recovery, by flashing a global ZIP and a device-specific ZIP.
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Right.. I was forgotten that. Stupid brain. Sorry
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Getting a Nexus

Okay... so I'm a bit new to Android, but I do have a Touchpad and a Kindle Fire both running CM9 for a while now. But for a Nexus? I have no clue what to do. So... anyone want to help me out with rooting/customizing/modding my Nexus?
Unlock your boot loader using fastboot with the command: fastboot oem unlock
Flash cw recovery using fastboot.
Install rom using cw recovery.
Done.
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And before you go with the process above, kindly consider educating yourself here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360413
to save you possible headache in future ^_^
Woah. It's amazing. <3
Awesome thread title by the way
ChazzMichaelMichaels said:
Awesome thread title by the way
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I know, right!

[Q] HTC One X almost dead :(

Hello all,
I'm asking for you help about my dead (almost) HTC ONE X that I got 1 month ago...
I tried to flash a new custom ROM on it and everything went fine for rooting and stuff...
The ROM that I was supposed to flash needed a boot.img to be flashed first, which I did but I forgot to put the ZIP containing the custom ROM in my sdcard. Now, when I reboot my phone, it freezes on the HTC logo and can't go on.
I still can get it connected via adb and recovery.
I restored my backup but it doesn't change a thing to make it work.
I tried a hard factory reset
I pushed the zip file that I was supposed to flash, but when I try to flash it from recovery, it can't be found!!!
I don't know what else to do, I need help......please and thank you in andvance !
Go to recovery, mounts and storage, then mount usb storage. With your usb-cable connected you sould be able to copy over your ROM to sd-card and flash normally.
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hahhahhaaa said:
Go to recovery, mounts and storage, then mount usb. With your usb-cable connected you sould be able to copy over your ROM and flash normally.
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Thank you for your answer..
I got this error "enable to open ums lunfile"
dbaOCP said:
Thank you for your answer..
I got this error "enable to open ums lunfile"
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Try to mount several times. If that doesn't work you need to flash another recovery such as twrp. What version of cwm are you on?
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Actually I'm using 5.8.2.7
What will it do if I flash another one ?
I'm afraid now after trying my forst flash with a broken phone
dbaOCP said:
Actually I'm using 5.8.2.7
What will it do if I flash another one ?
I'm afraid now after trying my forst flash with a broken phone
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5.8.4.0 is the newest flash this and usb mount will work
dbaOCP said:
Actually I'm using 5.8.2.7
What will it do if I flash another one ?
I'm afraid now after trying my forst flash with a broken phone
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Alright stay cool, your phone isn't bricked. Download this: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.8.4.0-endeavoru.img. and flash in fastboot. Go to fastboot> fastboot flash recovery [the file.img] After that try mounting again and it should work.
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Thank you again, this worked.
Now that I can get to my sdcard, what file should I flash please ?
EDIT: In other ways, what ROM do you suggest me to use that's stable and fully working ?
dbaOCP said:
Thank you again, this worked.
Now that I can get to my sdcard, what file should I flash please ?
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The rom you were about to flash in the first place. The one you have already flashed the boot.img from.
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dbaOCP said:
Thank you again, this worked.
Now that I can get to my sdcard, what file should I flash please ?
EDIT: In other ways, what ROM do you suggest me to use that's stable and fully working ?
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I can highly recommend CM10 provided that you can live without sense. Really smooth and fully functional.
And remember to flash the boot.img from CM10 if you decide to install it. :thumbup:
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Please suggest me a ROM that I will flash fully working without bugs ?
Thank you again sir.
dbaOCP said:
Please suggest me a ROM that I will flash fully working without bugs ?
Thank you again sir.
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Go for CM10.
E:report back if you get everything up and running.
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hahhahhaaa said:
Go for CM10.
E:report back if you get everything up and running.
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I can't find this ROM that you're talking about knowing that I'm stil in newbe in this domain
I found a ROM called skydragon, that I'm going to try.
Is it alright with my fastboot version and the recovery one that I try this ROM or others ?
dbaOCP said:
I can't find this ROM that you're talking about knowing that I'm stil in newbe in this domain
I found a ROM called skydragon, that I'm going to try.
Is it alright with my fastboot version and the recovery one that I try this ROM or others ?
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I've never tried skydragon ROM and still think you should flash CyanogenMod 10. It is totally safe for everyday use. You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786696
And one more thing: flashing skydragon requires updating hboot which might be too tricky and has its own disadvantages so not recommending that.
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hahhahhaaa said:
I've never tried skydragon ROM and still think you should flash CyanogenMod 10. It is totally safe for everyday use. You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786696
And one more thing: flashing skydragon requires updating hboot which might be too tricky and has its own disadvantages so not recommending that.
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Some ROMS are less than 200Mo others are more than 600Mo ... I find it confusing...what's the difference btw them ??
dbaOCP said:
Some ROMS are less than 200Mo others are more than 600Mo ... I find it confusing...what's the difference btw them ??
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I'm not quite sure. Please try to get some rom to the phone and after using that you can try new roms and find the one that suits you best. I'm going to bed now so try to manage on your own. :thumbup:
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Some roms are more minimal with just the basic apps, whereas some are nearer to the official HTC roms, with Sense etc.
Make sure that you have the correct firmware HBoot for any particular rom. By the sounds of it, you can't currently install the JellyBean custom roms (bar CM10) with the Hboot you have.
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stebsgb1 said:
Some roms are more minimal with just the basic apps, whereas some are nearer to the official HTC roms, with Sense etc.
Make sure that you have the correct firmware HBoot for any particular rom. By the sounds of it, you can't currently install the JellyBean custom roms (bar CM10) with the Hboot you have.
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What can I install with my current HBoot so please ?
dbaOCP said:
What can I install with my current HBoot so please ?
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What is your hboot version. Let's start with that. I don't see it in any of these posts ?
Let's work from there
MarcelHofs said:
What is your hboot version. Let's start with that. I don't see it in any of these posts ?
Let's work from there
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My hboot version is 1.12.0000
I suggest the maximus v.10.0...for me is the best sense-based rom for this phone...I've no problem with it!
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Root LG Nitro HD on ICS

Ok I'm having serious problems rooting my LG Nitro HD. I have tried Super One Click - Failed One Click Root- Failed the method where you use the LgSystemBackupTest.apk - Failed. The thing that all of things have in common is that they all say that they cant install busybox that they cant find a file and the permission to install is denied (missing ZergRush in the case of Super One Click Root).
My Lg Nitro was upgrade using the lg software to Ice Cream Sandwhich. The debugging was check off. Is there something Im doing wrong, How do I root this device. The Drivers are all there and installed to the lates version. If you give me instructions please tell me what charge option to choose when i plug into my computer. If you need any extra info please me know Ill be more than happy help, I just want to root my device and stay on ICS. hopefully the root suggestion or fixes that you guys suggest wont include me having to download SDK.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Tried it, Didnt work
Just went and tried that method didnt work, the restore thing did pop up on my phone the first time but it then didnt do anything for like 30mins so i started all over and heres an screen screen shot of my screen this time when the restore appeared on my phone the restore button was greyed out so i couldnt click anything. Do you have anything else that might work?
ROOTED
shodeadman said:
Just went and tried that method didnt work, the restore thing did pop up on my phone the first time but it then didnt do anything for like 30mins so i started all over and heres an screen screen shot of my screen this time when the restore appeared on my phone the restore button was greyed out so i couldnt click anything. Do you have anything else that might work?
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I gave your method posted another shot and it still didnt work (now i never unplugged my device from the computer i restarted it because it was workin kinda slow so when it loaded up i looked at the command prompt screen and it gave me a false postive by saying i was rooted ( i checked with a root checker) I ran it one more time and i just left it after i clicked restore 15 mins later it started doing stuff when my phone finally rebooted on i saw that superuser was installed so thats man:fingers-crossed::good:
Can't Do with Rom Manager
ok so as you know im now rooted. I installed Rom Manager and i installed the correct clockwork flash recovery now when i go to make a back of my current (Stock Rom) or to install Cyanogen my device says Messaging as stop working it reboots and gets stuck on the Pink LG logo and says
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Secure booting Error!
Cause : boot certification verify
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Enter the fastboot...
Enter the fastboot...
Long time no see!
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Helps whats the issue here what do i need to do to fix it with out using SDK
shodeadman said:
ok so as you know im now rooted. I installed Rom Manager and i installed the correct clockwork flash recovery now when i go to make a back of my current (Stock Rom) or to install Cyanogen my device says Messaging as stop working it reboots and gets stuck on the Pink LG logo and says
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Secure booting Error!
Cause : boot certification verify
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Enter the fastboot...
Enter the fastboot...
Long time no see!
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Helps whats the issue here what do i need to do to fix it with out using SDK
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Because you tried flashing a custom recovery after root. Gotta unbrick. Pick a guide and do it.
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lordcheeto03 said:
Because you tried flashing a custom recovery after root. Gotta unbrick. Pick a guide and do it.
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This will only work if you have ICS and don't want to install custom ROM's. If you do your device will have to be unbricked using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645
Then since you have win 7 follow these steps:
"1. Follow the guide on the first post of this thread and stop after step 10. (run before.bat)
2. For installing the KDZ follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2149211. This is the process that works in Windows 7.
3. Continue with step 15."
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One Question tho?
Swetnes said:
This will only work if you have ICS and don't want to install custom ROM's. If you do your device will have to be unbricked using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645
Then since you have win 7 follow these steps:
"1. Follow the guide on the first post of this thread and stop after step 10. (run before.bat)
2. For installing the KDZ follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2149211. This is the process that works in Windows 7.
3. Continue with step 15."
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Its says to backup my data my question i have downloaded titamium backup but i cant get the thing to run on its own its keeps ask for SuperUSer right over and over again and when i looked at the unbricking guides it looks like my data is gonna be completly eased my sd card wont be in the devices but what about my SMS messages or my wifi/ normal devices setting will thoose be earsed how do i save them
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Its says to backup my data my question i have downloaded titamium backup but i cant get the thing to run on its own its keeps ask for SuperUSer right over and over again and when i looked at the unbricking guides it looks like my data is gonna be completly eased my sd card wont be in the devices but what about my SMS messages or my wifi/ normal devices setting will thoose be earsed how do i save them[/QUOTE]
There unfortunately is no way to create a backup without root. With that being said a program like super backup will at least allow you to backup your call logs, SMS, contacts, etc. But once you go through the guide you will have root and CWM.
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But I am rooted right now its just that I can't flash a custom recovery tittatiumbackup will back up my device only while I continue to press the allow SU rights over and over again and I also installed a root checker that said I was rooted
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shodeadman said:
But I am rooted right now its just that I can't flash a custom recovery tittatiumbackup will back up my device only while I continue to press the allow SU rights over and over again and I also installed a root checker that said I was rooted
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You can only install a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP with gingerbread so you need to follow the unbricking guide I provided above, just skip to the point of running the before.bat file since you already have root. That is why you got the security error.
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But all I want to do is install cyanogen mod this seems way to excess to flash that os onto it escepically since the mods are built for ics devices y would I downgrade my os
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Edit- I am running ICS 4.0.4 Im not runing ginger bread and ur link also says that i should run the .bat file and then install kdz file using windows 7 versions (im running windows 7 utilmate 64bit) should i do that or install kdz using the links guide
shodeadman said:
But all I want to do is install cyanogen mod this seems way to excess to flash that os onto it escepically since the mods are built for ics devices y would I downgrade my os
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Edit- I am running ICS 4.0.4 Im not runing ginger bread and ur link also says that i should run the .bat file and then install kdz file using windows 7 versions (im running windows 7 utilmate 64bit) should i do that or install kdz using the links guide
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You still have to downgrade to gingerbread. When LG came out with ICS for our phones they, like a lot of manufactures, locked the bootloader so a custom recovery like cwm cannot be installed. A custom recovery is need to install a custom ROM like Cyanogen. Gingerbread does not have a locked bootloader so that's the reason for the downgrade. Since you said you have Windows 7 the kdz installer may not work. There are two solutions. 1) Find a Windows XP machine it will work perfectly or 2) look for the post under my name dated March 11 on this thread. I don't know the post number since I just use the XDA app but you shouldn't have trouble locating it. This provides the work around needed to make it work with Windows 7. Good luck.
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How do I downgrade?
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shodeadman said:
How do I downgrade?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645
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it works for me
alibenkenobi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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This method worked for me, Im now rooted with LG ICS stock version thanks! :good:
Why it doesn't work for me ?
I have LGP930 V20E
its write at the end
''after reboot all is done! Have fun!
Phone reboot, but nothing change after need help please
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FINALLY, IT WORK !!! after 10 retry .thanks
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[Q] Can't use the Recovery Mode

Hello Guys,
I've followed the steps from Here and currently installed the Clockwork Mod Recovery v5.0.2.7
When I go to the Recovery (Power+Vol Down) I get the ClockworkMod Recovery Menu, but nothing works!!
When I choose, for example, "power off" or "reboot system now", the menu disappears and only keeps the Hat Icon only. When I press the power button, the menu comes back .. Don't know what is wrong.
Another thing, I want to flash the device with either ICS or JB, don't know which works better on the Desire Z. Can someone guide me from where to get the ROM and how to successfully install it?
Use the track pad not the power key in recovery
Also be sure to check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43195539
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demkantor said:
Use the track pad not the power key in recovery
Also be sure to check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43195539
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Thanks, that worked.
Now my other question, which is better with the Desire Z?
Unfortunately you won't get an answer from me on this as its against xda rules, if you look through the thread I linked you there is just about every ROM ever made for the vision there, try one out, make a nandroid, try another. This will be the best advice I can give you
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demkantor said:
Unfortunately you won't get an answer from me on this as its against xda rules, if you look through the thread I linked you there is just about every ROM ever made for the vision there, try one out, make a nandroid, try another. This will be the best advice I can give you
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We have to stick to the rules
Ok, last thing, how can I install it to the device?? I'm pretty noob here :silly:
The thread I linked you has all that information and more, but for the most part
Download ROM (+anything else required)
Put on root of SD
Boot to recovery
Make a nandroid backup
Wipe ALL
Flash ROM (etc)
Reboot
But I really recommend to read through that link
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Stock recovery

Does anyone have the stock recovery handy ?
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381438
Here is another: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381582
Thanks.
I noticed one has system and boot IMG. Just curious when I would ever need those and what exactly are they. Sorry for the questions. I'm comfortable unlocking devices. Flashing custom recoveries and Roms. Still don't understand what the boot and system image contains. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks guys.
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Boot is kernel. System is ROM. They are just images.
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Art2Fly said:
Boot is kernel. System is ROM. They are just images.
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Thought so. Thanks again.
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