Sorry if this is a silly question, this is my first nexus device.
I'm currently on MDA89E with bootloader unlocked, and checking for updates doesn't show anything. I want to get to MDB08I so that I can unencrypt my device using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guide-how-to-install-custom-recovery-t3231143
Can I get to MDB08I by using the google factory images guide? Is there a better way to achieve what i'm going for?
thanks!
You can flash the image found here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
The modified boot requires you to use that version, you can either flash that specific version or wait for the latest modified boot.
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Hi all...
After scouring the Q&A forum and following directions for the remedies I've found I still have no luck getting the OTA to install correctly. I know you've all heard it a million times already - OTA downloads and verifies then I get red exclamation man down DROID a third of the way through the install.
I've used Wug's toolkit to flash back to stock and all that.
Before using the toolkit I was already stock but I had unlocked my bootloader to get from 4.0.1 yakjuxw or whatever to 4.0.4 yakju.
So since then I've re locked the bootloader and am still stock and not sure what the hell to do. Pleeease help!
At this point I just want to make it so I can get OTAs with no issue. I don't need root right now but will probably do it in the future for CM10.
Here's what my about reads:
Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9250XXKK6
Kernal version: 3.0.8-gda6252b
Build number IMM76I
I apologize in advance for any noob questions.
Thanks!
You have the wrong radio to accept the normal 4.0.4 OTA for yakju devices. You need to flash XXLA2, which also requires your bootloader be unlocked.
Also, for future reference, the bootloader can be unlocked and you can still retrieve and auto-install OTAs just fine. OTA's don't care about your bootloader unlock status. I wouldn't recommend relocking your bootloader if you ever intend to change your phone in any way in the future, as you'll just have to unlock it again.
martonikaj said:
You have the wrong radio to accept the normal 4.0.4 OTA for yakju devices. You need to flash XXLA2, which also requires your bootloader be unlocked.
Also, for future reference, the bootloader can be unlocked and you can still retrieve and auto-install OTAs just fine. OTA's don't care about your bootloader unlock status. I wouldn't recommend relocking your bootloader if you ever intend to change your phone in any way in the future, as you'll just have to unlock it again.
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Thanks for the reply!
Please correct me if I'm wrong...
So I can use Wug's to unlock my bootloader again but it'll wipe the phone?
And the radio I can find and download somewhere then I flash through Wug's somehow also?
I really appreciate the help
RiG14LA said:
Thanks for the reply!
Please correct me if I'm wrong...
So I can use Wug's to unlock my bootloader again but it'll wipe the phone?
And the radio I can find and download somewhere then I flash through Wug's somehow also?
I really appreciate the help
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Yes unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device again.
Don't use the toolkit. Flash it via fastboot. You can download the 4.0.4 images from Google and extract the radio, or find it from one of the radio aggregator threads.
Use this thread with step by step instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
You'll need Part D, step 7 to flash the radio.
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Yes unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device again.
Don't use the toolkit. Flash it via fastboot. You can download the 4.0.4 images from Google and extract the radio, or find it from one of the radio aggregator threads.
Use this thread with step by step instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
You'll need Part D, step 7 to flash the radio.
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Alrighty...
I will give it a shot tomorrow!
Thanks again for the guidance.
I kept getting errors about my ICS (specifically, gps.conf) not being stock when I tried to install the OTA via CWM, and nothing I did would solve it.
You could extract the radio and flash it as above (though better way is to just google xxla2 radio file), and if that still doesn't work, do what I did.
The easy way is to just download the factory image, open the compressed file, and drag out system.img. All i did was flash over system.img, essentially replacing system files but keeping all your current data. Kind of like restoring Android OS to the way it's supposed to be.
martonikaj said:
Yes unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device again.
Don't use the toolkit. Flash it via fastboot. You can download the 4.0.4 images from Google and extract the radio, or find it from one of the radio aggregator threads.
Use this thread with step by step instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
You'll need Part D, step 7 to flash the radio.
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I can't get fast boot to work.
It won't show that it recognizes my nexus when I type in fastboot devices.
Are you available on Google chat to help?
fixed my issue by using instructions i found on dottech.org. i'd post the link but i can't yet. you are welcome to PM me if you think it would help you.
thanks again for everyone's help.
i ran the OTA without a hitch.
so am i correct in assuming that i will now be able to run all future OTAs without an issue?
RiG14LA said:
fixed my issue by using instructions i found on dottech.org. i'd post the link but i can't yet. you are welcome to PM me if you think it would help you.
thanks again for everyone's help.
i ran the OTA without a hitch.
so am i correct in assuming that i will now be able to run all future OTAs without an issue?
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assuming you do not modify any system files or change radios/kernels, then yes you would get all OTAs fine.
Hi! So I'm looking to root my Nexus 5x following this guide. However, I can't find the modified boot.img for my build MMB29P. I have a brand new phone out of the box (my mic stopped working so this is a replacement) so I'd like to get this done in the next little while the phone has no data and I can wipe anything I need to without worry and use the restore afterwards. I also heard something about SuperSU being able to use stock boot.img or something of that nature, could someone clue me in? Thanks!
[GUIDE] Unlock/Root/Flash for Nexus 5X - Heisenberg's How-To Guide For Beginners
take a look at section 6
as an alternative there are some toolkits that may be more convenient to you (on-screen instructions and detailed faq/guides)
The latest version of SuperSU (v. 2.66 I believe) is automated for systems root. I actually used the SuperSU beta v. 2.62 to root. I just unlocked bootloader, flashed TWRP, and then flashed that version of SuperSU.
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Sweet! Officially, unlocked, TWRP'd, rooted, and supersu'd So as far as upgrading? I grab the file from google officially and flash it via TWRP?
jkingaround said:
Sweet! Officially, unlocked, TWRP'd, rooted, and supersu'd So as far as upgrading? I grab the file from google officially and flash it via TWRP?
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No, an official image cannot be flashed like that. If you fastboot flash an image you will lose recovery and root. Update officially with a factory image and root afterwards or flash a custom rom plus vendor.img.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=43558
k.s.deviate said:
No, an official image cannot be flashed like that. If you fastboot flash an image you will lose recovery and root. Update officially with a factory image and root afterwards or flash a custom rom plus vendor.img.
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Even with systemless root?
When it comes to upgrading, there are a couple of routes you can take. Both involve downloading the official factory image ZIP first. Extract the contents, reboot into bootloader, and then you have option:
1. Edit the flash-all script (.bat for windows and .sh for Linux/Mac) by removing the -w option. Removing this option will prevent the upgrade from wiping user data. Once the option is removed, simply run the script to upgrade.
2. Flash the images individually. Sometimes certain things don't change like bootloader.img or radio.img. You should always flash boot.img, system.img, and vendor.img when updating. This is the route I take.
After flashing the images, you will need to reboot into Recovery mode and flash SuperSU. Then wipe cache and dalvik and reboot into system. If you use a custom kernel, you will need to reflash that as well after updating.
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Ah makes sense. So I just need to reroot. Where do you get the "official" factory image? Have a link handy so I can bookmark it? Thanks!
Also anyway to remove the "warning" about unlocked bootloader that comes up on boot? I heard you need a custom kernel but I don't know the point of installing what (aka the benefits). Sorry for noob questions, but all the info is so scattered and hard to figure out.
jkingaround said:
Ah makes sense. So I just need to reroot. Where do you get the "official" factory image? Have a link handy so I can bookmark it? Thanks!
Also anyway to remove the "warning" about unlocked bootloader that comes up on boot? I heard you need a custom kernel but I don't know the point of installing what (aka the benefits). Sorry for noob questions, but all the info is so scattered and hard to figure out.
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Google posts the official factory images on the developer site. Here is the link: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
AFAIK the boot warning can't be removed, but I may be wrong. It's nothing to worry about though.
Having a custom kernel is not necessary, but there are benefits to using one. Custom kernels typically provide better battery life with same or improved performance. They can also make your device run cooler and use less memory. Custom kernels also allow for various tweaks such as change vibration intensty, screen DPI, headphone/speaker gain, etc. I personally use ElementalX with the Interactive Governor tweaks from the thread in the general forum, but I've read that Franco Kernel is very good as well and will probably try that out in the future.
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jkingaround said:
Sweet! Officially, unlocked, TWRP'd, rooted, and supersu'd So as far as upgrading? I grab the file from google officially and flash it via TWRP?
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Just pick a custom rom to try and follow OP instructions. Cataclysm seems to be a hit...
Hi,
I just realised that my Nexus 5x is still on the March Security Update. The build number is MMB29V. It's completely stock (I had the bootloader unlocked and rooted before).
There doesn't seem to be an OTA for this build. Do I really have to flash another factory image to update it?
I hope someone knows more. Thanks in advance.
If you were rooted before then you won't be able to receive OTAs. However, you can flash the update without deleting data.
Follow this guide for directions. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3206930
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PedroBustamonte said:
Hi,
I just realised that my Nexus 5x is still on the March Security Update. The build number is MMB29V. It's completely stock (I had the bootloader unlocked and rooted before).
There doesn't seem to be an OTA for this build. Do I really have to flash another factory image to update it?
I hope someone knows more. Thanks in advance.
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Alternative to above the ota's are posted here and you can use chainfires flashfire app to flash them and it will do most of the heavy lifting including rerooting you.
You need to flash them consecutively, eg you are on march so to get to Mays you need to flash April then May after it.
I downloaded Chainfire's Flashfire app now that it is live on the Play Store. I had been updating firmware as separate files (system.img, vendor.img, boot.img all separately) using fastboot and may continue to do so at the monthly updates, but I wanted to check and see if anyone reported any problems or successes using the app.
My N5X is unlocked and rooted, running stock firmware with the exception of a custom recovery (TWRP) and custom kernel (ElementalX).
Here is my question: Would the process of updating via FlashFire be to let it install the new firmware once binaries are released, keep root, and just flash the kernel and other zips (like AdAway, Viper4Android) once it's done?
Just trying to get some advice on whether FlashFire is that much more convenient than just using fastboot and flashing firmware manually. Any experiential responses would be appreciated.
When an update comes out just sideload the ota in recovery. Twrp works as well as stock. You'll get the latest firmware and you don't lose data. Download the ota from the same site as the factory image are, https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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Flashfire is safe to use. But it is advised to update the bootloader via fastboot since it is much more secure, but I have updated it with Flashfire once and had no issues. As long you know what you are flashing, you won't have any problem. I've not used FF to flash OTA since I was always on a custom ROM, but what you describe sounds like something Flashfire was meant to do. You'll find more information in Chainfire's thread.
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Flashfire is safe to use. But it is advised to update the bootloader via fastboot since it is much more secure, but I have updated it with Flashfire once and had no issues. As long you know what you are flashing, you won't have any problem. I've not used FF to flash OTA since I was always on a custom ROM, but what you describe sounds like something Flashfire was meant to do. You'll find more information in Chainfire's thread.
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I see that you've flashed the bootloader with FlashFire on your Nexus 5X and had no issues. Did you use bootloader IMG file from Bullhead Official Images? Could you elaborate a little more about what specifically did you do to flash the bootloader with FlashFire?
I've a 5X with a dead USB port, so I'm highly interested on knowing the details
mishamosher said:
I see that you've flashed the bootloader with FlashFire on your Nexus 5X and had no issues. Did you use bootloader IMG file from Bullhead Official Images? Could you elaborate a little more about what specifically did you do to flash the bootloader with FlashFire?
I've a 5X with a dead USB port, so I'm highly interested on knowing the details
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I've not used FlashFire lately, but it was pretty straightforward. Yes I used the bootloader IMG file, but probably downloaded from Flash's or Bean's file host. Just enable Bootloader flashing in FF's settings, add the Firmware package (bootloader image), select the partition, and Flash. Though it works, it's not the safest way to flash bootloaders. I would suggest checking FF's thread just to make sure the app supports the latest bootloader update and whatnot. It being Chainfire's app there should be no reason to worry, but always a good idea to read/search the official thread in such cases.
Forgive me, I am new to "pure google" devices.
I am on build NRD90R. I used the nexus root toolkit to unlock the bootloader and root the device.
I am being prompted for a new OTA. Probably just the october security update. Do i need to "unroot" before i can take the OTA or will this overwrite what it needs to?
thanks.
DrKaotica said:
Forgive me, I am new to "pure google" devices.
I am on build NRD90R. I used the nexus root toolkit to unlock the bootloader and root the device.
I am being prompted for a new OTA. Probably just the october security update. Do i need to "unroot" before i can take the OTA or will this overwrite what it needs to?
thanks.
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OTA will download, but it won't install if there are any changes to system partition. You could fastboot flash the factory image files if your bootloader is unlocked.
cam30era said:
OTA will download, but it won't install if there are any changes to system partition. You could fastboot flash the factory image files if your bootloader is unlocked.
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OK cool. It looks like the new update to NRT supports the latest build so I should be good to go. Thanks.
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