Have I just "bricked" my new phone - Nexus S 4G - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Forum says no noobs but, the other forum options didn't seem to fit with my issue. If this is in the wrong place, please point that out to me.
I just purchased my NS4G today and tried rooting it. The end result leaves me at a Google screen with a padlock on the bottom.
I have searched a lot and have read about a lot of fixes but, none of them are working. I am at my wits end.
I tried to download recovery images and flash them but my CMD just says cannot determine image filename for 'recovery.img'
I have tried removing the battery, entering recovery mode and wiping everything to no avail.
Am I completely screwed?

Ok, so I was able to get the recovery image flashed, but i rebooted and still get the google screen.
Any tips?

Ok, making some progress. I got the ClockworkMod Recovery working however, I cannot mount my phone..
I've installed the Samsung drivers, ADB, and Android SDK, but I'm not able to send Superuser to the device..
Any clues?

Allow me to add to my external monologue.
I can't seem to mount my NS4G as a USB Mass Storage device. Windows 7 is not recognizing the phone...
What to do, what to do...

So now I really am stuck. I can't load this Superuser zip onto the phone because my USB Mass Storage is not working.
Please, anyone, lend a guy a hand. I'm confused and worried.
Thank you.

I probably will get warned/modded/banned but anyway try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1171
gl

ScrapSilicon said:
I probably will get warned/modded/banned but anyway try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1171
gl
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Dude, you saved my ass.
Thank you.

tweston1 said:
Dude, you saved my ass.
Thank you.
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no problem just click the thanks button by my post if I or anyone else helps you and Welcome to xda !!

ScrapSilicon said:
I probably will get warned/modded/banned but anyway try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1171
gl
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I'm not sure how providing a helpful link to someone would get you warned/modded/banned.
@OP - I'll move your post to the Nexus S forums.

NotATreoFan said:
I'm not sure how providing a helpful link to someone would get you warned/modded/banned.
@OP - I'll move your post to the Nexus S forums.
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i was just sitting here thinking the same thing. why would that link ever get anyone in trouble? unless he lives in opposite land, where good is evil

NotATreoFan said:
I'm not sure how providing a helpful link to someone would get you warned/modded/banned.
@OP - I'll move your post to the Nexus S forums.
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lol you rock
simms22 said:
i was just sitting here thinking the same thing. why would that link ever get anyone in trouble? unless he lives in opposite land, where good is evil
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by sending someone to a dev section where they might cause issues in an existing thread
simms22 said:
what are you talking about.. we LOVE noobs
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the OP had originally posted in Android Hacking forum I believe

ScrapSilicon said:
lol you rock
by sending someone to a dev section where they might cause issues in an existing thread
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what are you talking about.. we LOVE noobs

lol hey OP id suggest reading a few things from now on. i didnt know **** and still dont but some of these guys just have the knack
just dont panic, somehow or another you get the help you need, hell ive been waiting like 4-5 days now. but i either have faith or am an idiot

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[Rom]Aceoid V1.1-"TBA"(BLur)

Aceoid
Change log 1.0
Added some apps-no warez
personal touch
not optimized
ready to go
1.1V
Blur
no wifi yet
no bt sorry working on will try bt from 1.6/1.5/2.0
Super user
terminal
other stuff 4 ya
As I was saying in the other thread, you have to sign your roms in order for them to be flashed on retail devices. Look up how to sign your rom so that you can share it with others. It is unflashable until it is signed with the testkeys. I know the theme development forum has a nice tutorial on how to sign your files.
Thanks...
What's WORKING/NOT WORKING? I'd appreciate a changelog so I know what I'm flashing...
persiansown said:
As I was saying in the other thread, you have to sign your roms in order for them to be flashed on retail devices. Look up how to sign your rom so that you can share it with others. It is unflashable until it is signed with the testkeys. I know the theme development forum has a nice tutorial on how to sign your files.
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damn guys youcan manually sign it if you dont want to wait for me with this file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471586
ill reupload the file later
I think it got locked because if you can't sign a ROM, they probably don't want you putting it out there for us to "test" and possibly brick our devices. Or, it contains warez, which is likely, and that is against XDA terms.
pjcforpres said:
I think it got locked because if you can't sign a ROM, they probably don't want you putting it out there for us to "test" and possibly brick our devices. Or, it contains warez, which is likely, and that is against XDA terms.
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i reported the tread by mistake was making new one
So is the version posted in this thread a signed one?
I won't test if this is safe or not but I suggest you make sure you've done it right, if not do suspend the links untill you do,
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nikhilv.13 said:
So is the version posted in this thread a signed one?
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This ver is signed.
Im guessing no apps2sd or anything?
nick8197 said:
Im guessing no apps2sd or anything?
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I second that, and nobody has flashed this yet lol? You forget to put apps in this zip or what, this is the same as what maxisma upped earlier today but without a app folder.
AustinKnight45 said:
I second that, and nobody has flashed this yet lol?
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I am waiting for the chef to flash and report... might even wait for a couple other brave souls before I take a shot at this. No offense to the OP, but I just got my G1 not too long ago, and am not the ballsiest person in history.
The a2sd script is in it, i'm flashing this right now to see if it's active. Compcache seems to be here too.
vache said:
The a2sd script is in it, i'm flashing this right now to see if it's active. Compcache seems to be here too.
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sweet bro keep us updated on how it works
I'm currently waiting for my G1 to reboot. I wiped my ext partition just in case, as well as a regular data wipe, so we'll see what happens. I've been sitting on the G1 screen for maybe 5 minutes now, we'll see where it goes
Ok I've held my tongue in other forums but I can't anymore, this ace guy has been going around the forum with good intentions by helping people but giving them false information, I and others have corrected him. But this! This goes to far, ace obviously doesn't know what he's is doing and he is the prime example of the noobness we don't need in these forums. He's obviously looking for attention or spotlight and wants to feel like he knows what he's doing. If I was a mod id close this thread immediately,
EDIT I appreciate your effort here but what is the point of setting your self up for a bashfest if you honestly know in your heart of hearts you don't know what you r doing, dude read around the forums learn something before you do something.
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If I was a mod id close this thread immediately.
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I second that there's not even any app's in the ZIP as in everything you want 2.0 for ya there not there from what I can tell by opening the zip.
AustinKnight45 said:
I second that there's not even any app's in the ZIP as in everything you want 2.0 for ya there not there from what I can tell by opening the zip.
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I tried doing it but all I am is stuck at the g1 boot screen and I wiped so FAIL!
nick8197 said:
I tried doing it but all I am is stuck at the g1 boot screen and I wiped so FAIL!
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Nandroid restore, did you do a backup before flashing this ?
AustinKnight45 said:
Nandroid restore, did you do a backup before flashing this ?
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lol of course im back to the way it was before

[TUT] Ubuntu on Evo 4g

First you have to flash this zimage
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=357141&d=1278649181
Do this by rebooting your phone into fastboot
adb reboot-bootloader
then,
fastboot flash zimage zImage
then reboot and follow the instructions on this tutorial and it will work like a charm
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-htc-evo-4g/
Thank vinny75 for compiling the zimage that makes this work for the evo
and thank the guy who wrote the tutorial for everything else..
thank me for nothing because i didnt do anything lol
EDIT: EVERYBODY JUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THIS LINK
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-htc-evo-4g/
Please, wrong section... I am begging you. The Q&A section is two clicks away.
Ubuntu hasn't been ported to the Evo. It is a highly involved process. You can't expect a ROM for the Nexus One to work on the Evo right? There are drivers to port, kernel modifications to be made. Lots of stuff have to happen first.
The website you pointed to mentions that he is working on a port anyhow. Wait for that to come out.
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I'm going to leave this here, because mistakes shouldn't be hidden under a rug, but acknowledged and learned from. I am following this thread, and I may give it a try when I am done with my Physics studies this weekend.
Jykinturah said:
Please, wrong section... I am begging you. The Q&A section is two clicks away.
Ubuntu hasn't been ported to the Evo. It is a highly involved process. You can't expect a ROM for the Nexus One to work on the Evo right? There are drivers to port, kernel modifications to be made. Lots of stuff have to happen first.
The website you pointed to mentions that he is working on a port anyhow. Wait for that to come out.
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i messaged toast and he told me to put it in the development section
Seems like a development thread to me
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There is the Linux for android app in the market but it will only work with a loop file system which our kernels don't have or a specially partitioned SD card.
EtherealRemnant said:
There is the Linux for android app in the market but it will only work with a loop file system which our kernels don't have or a specially partitioned SD card.
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if loop file system is required and loop support isnt compiled into the stock kernel, i haven't checked this, but with the HTC source coded release last week, shouldn't be an issue to compile your own kernel adding in loop support or having a ROM/kernel dev add in loop support.
edit: if i remember right, its a simple option to check under file system in the make kernel config.
Jykinturah said:
Please, wrong section... I am begging you. The Q&A section is two clicks away.
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Why is it you repeatedly insist on trolling this "wrong section" bull**** on almost all the threads? It's not your job.
Toast will take care of it. bobdude5 isn't a new member and yet you treat him as such? His question obviously belongs in this section and even when you call him out on it... a Mod has already authorized him to post in section? I bet you feel dumb.
It seems to me, you have no idea where most questions belong, it's probably best you keep your mouth shut and let Toast worry about those who are posting in the wrong section -- it's not even that hard for a Mod to move certain questions to a different section.
Add your input, just don't be a troll.
pseudoremora said:
Why is it you repeatedly insist on trolling this "wrong section" bull**** on almost all the threads? It's not your job.
Toast will take care of it. bobdude5 isn't a new member and yet you treat him as such? His question obviously belongs in this section and even when you call him out on it... a Mod has already authorized him to post in section? I bet you feel dumb.
It seems to me, you have no idea where most questions belong, it's probably best you keep your mouth shut and let Toast worry about those who are posting in the wrong section -- it's not even that hard for a Mod to move certain questions to a different section.
Add your input, just don't be a troll.
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Yes, I feel dumb. And I am also very sorry. I will stop.
Jykinturah said:
Yes, I feel dumb. And I am also very sorry. I will stop.
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It's appreciated.
I'd be interested in getting Ubuntu working on the EVO 4G. This is definitely a kick-start kind of thread to get that done, too, and could definitely be a start to a larger project that didn't have much visibility before.
Jykinturah said:
Yes, I feel dumb. And I am also very sorry. I will stop.
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I too apologize for my overbearing tone, it's just there are a tun of new people here and then there are veterans -- most of which know the rules by now and understand the ramifications for there actions; don't take it upon yourself to worry about them; that's what the mods are for. Again, sorry.... and thank you.
|Jason8| said:
It's appreciated.
I'd be interested in getting Ubuntu working on the EVO 4G. This is definitely a kick-start kind of thread to get that done, too, and could definitely be a start to a larger project that didn't have much visibility before.
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You might want to check the Nexus One thread, someone has gotten Ubuntu to work on it... the setup might be able to work with the EVO.
Jykinturah said:
Yes, I feel dumb. And I am also very sorry. I will stop.
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Off topic ... but very big man/woman of you to admit your wrongdoings and not act like a kid about it. Greatly appreciated
Ok back on topic please.
Also I wanna add its most likely the kernel also. I can compile one for testing tonight if someone doesn't wanna help out and do it first. I think we also need to setup the evo on decordes Linux for HTC devices wiki. I'm at work so searching and linking isn't possible atm. I know he has a section for us there already. We can also gain from the wikis for similar devices there. Anyhow yeah let's not clutter thus thread with trash and let the development begin.
For anyone wanting to see Ubuntu running on the Nexus One and tutorial on how to do it... here's the video.
http://nexusonehacks.net/nexus-one-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-your-nexus-oneandroid/
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Now, obviously the directions are for the NEXUS ONE... and most likely won't work for the EVO, however this is good starting point to see what steps can be taken from the video and tweaked to make it work with our EVO's.
Good luck.
I am actually working on this
The problem with it is that the Evo 4G kernel needs to be compiled with support for loop devices. All Nexus One ROMs actually support this but Evo 4G doesn't.
The best way would be to ask those guys making the ROMs to compile the support for loop devices for future versions such as OMJ Roms.
Then could just use the same Nexus One script and would work.
In the meanwhile, I am learning to compile the kernel myself but perhaps you guys can ask the others to include support for loop devices on other ROMs.
Just need to enable CONFIG_DEV_BLK_LOOP=y in the kernel config and rebuild.
Seems to be working now, installing LXDE as I type this.
extract the attached zImage then boot into fastboot and "fastboot boot zImage" to test.
EDIT: VNC works.
Why not something more lightweight than ubuntu?
Ubuntu netbook remix might be nice.....
Vinny75 said:
Just need to enable CONFIG_DEV_BLK_LOOP=y in the kernel config and rebuild.
Seems to be working now, installing LXDE as I type this.
extract the attached zImage then boot into fastboot and "fastboot boot zImage" to test.
EDIT: VNC works.
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yup it works! awsome man great job do you mind if i quote your post onto the first post?
bobdude5 said:
yup it works! awsome man great job do you mind if i quote your post onto the first post?
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Could you post the kernel that gets this to work with some instructions on how to install it etc? I am running BBv3 and I would love to have this ubuntu install working!!
WHOOHOO!
Vinny75 said:
Just need to enable CONFIG_DEV_BLK_LOOP=y in the kernel config and rebuild.
Seems to be working now, installing LXDE as I type this.
extract the attached zImage then boot into fastboot and "fastboot boot zImage" to test.
EDIT: VNC works.
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WHOOHOO! Working fine now!

[Q] custom roms

ok new this i have got my phone rooted now and could someone send me some good links to some custom roms 4 my phone also read something bout ota roms any idea guys lol also my phone uscellular samsung mez i500 used z4root to unlock if u needed that info
smokey9291 said:
ok new this i have got my phone rooted now and could someone send me some good links to some custom roms 4 my phone also read something bout ota roms any idea guys lol also my phone uscellular samsung mez i500 used z4root to unlock if u needed that info
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First I would try this.
Then I would try this.
And when you have problems with those try this.
phidelt82 said:
First I would try this.
Then I would try this.
And when you have problems with those try this.
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Oh I see what you did there
Bravo! Very well written! We should almost sticky this thread... but oh wait....Doh!
bdemartino said:
Oh I see what you did there
Bravo! Very well written! We should almost sticky this thread... but oh wait....Doh!
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It's just so easy to search, and there's getting to be too many threads on the exact same thing. I also wonder, how hard is it to make a complete sentence? If it's too hard to do that, wouldn't it be too hard to do most of the things here?
Just my thoughts.
Ha!
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
phidelt82 said:
It's just so easy to search, and there's getting to be too many threads on the exact same thing. I also wonder, how hard is it to make a complete sentence? If it's too hard to do that, wouldn't it be too hard to do most of the things here?
Just my thoughts.
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I couldn't agree more! Kind and generous people take the time to answer these questions in depth. Then someone new expects them to regurgitate it because they didn't bother to even look first. Typically the number one rule of all forums is to browse and search first, people should know better! Only start a new thread for help if you have a new/unique situation that you couldn't locate by yourself.

[Q] Help me I'm new

Hello everyone this is my first time starting a thread on this forum so hello, anyways I just switched form iPhone to the Skyrocket, and am enjoying it, I switched because I wanted something to make my own and android seemed the route to go. Anyways, I just wanted some input on rooting and what the best ways to do so on a Mac. A couple months ago I rooted a EVO for a friend so I have some knowledge, but would still like some input and any tips that I could get.
-Thanks
P.s
If this is a repeat thread I'm sorry
Read this...answers should be there for any questions you may have to get started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447923
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using XDA App
Welcome to ROcket world man. I switched from iPhone too but i had i777 for like 2 weeks and than i727. You must read this once so you know what we are talking about. Its all in one noob guide. And make sure to flash t989 cwm through rom manager. Don't flash anything else unless it says it will work with i727. T-mobile SGS2 aka t989 is very similar to our phone so mostly everything there you can flash except kernel. Because with t989 kernel you will get rotation issue. Let us know if you got any question.
OOKALAH said:
Hello everyone this is my first time starting a thread on this forum so hello, anyways I just switched form iPhone to the Skyrocket, and am enjoying it, I switched because I wanted something to make my own and android seemed the route to go. Anyways, I just wanted some input on rooting and what the best ways to do so on a Mac. A couple months ago I rooted a EVO for a friend so I have some knowledge, but would still like some input and any tips that I could get.
-Thanks
P.s
If this is a repeat thread I'm sorry
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Thanks for the info it was really useful. I had a question though, The last part after, Flashing the kernel. Is that to complete the whole process or is that if you had any problems, and needed to go back to stock. Sorry if thats a noob question, but I just want to make sure.
-Thanks
appdroid said:
Welcome to ROcket world man. I switched from iPhone too but i had i777 for like 2 weeks and than i727. You must read this once so you know what we are talking about. Its all in one noob guide. And make sure to flash t989 cwm through rom manager. Don't flash anything else unless it says it will work with i727. T-mobile SGS2 aka t989 is very similar to our phone so mostly everything there you can flash except kernel. Because with t989 kernel you will get rotation issue. Let us know if you got any question.
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I don't know what you trying to say.
OOKALAH said:
Thanks for the info it was really useful. I had a question though, The last part after, Flashing the kernel. Is that to complete the whole process or is that if you had any problems, and needed to go back to stock. Sorry if thats a noob question, but I just want to make sure.
-Thanks
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Sorry about that I mean the last post after the kernel post, What is that for?
appdroid said:
I don't know what you trying to say.
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No that will get you back to stock and it will unroot you. Don't need to do that. And appreciate about you hitting thnx button.
OOKALAH said:
Sorry about that I mean the last post after the kernel post, What is that for?
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Thanks again, and no prob. I hit the button when Thanks are in order.
I like helping ppl as long as they hit thnx which will motivate me to answer next question.
OOKALAH said:
Thanks again, and no prob. I hit the button when Thanks are in order.
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another question, What is the best root method for Mac, if there is one, My phone is running 2.3.5
There is one called Super one root Here dload it. And here is thread.
OOKALAH said:
another question, What is the best root method for Mac, if there is one, My phone is running 2.3.5
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Nice, Ok before I take the plunge. I just plug my device in and the script will run, is there anything else I need to download before doing so, I noticed that the mac script didn't show the apk used?
Im sorry for asking so much I just different when you do it on your own phone lol
appdroid said:
There is one called Super one root Here dload it. And here is thread.
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Yap make sure you have drivers installed. All the steps are here in my all in one noob guide.
Plus as long as i get thnx i don't mind helping haha just kidding.
OOKALAH said:
Nice, Ok before I take the plunge. I just plug my device in and the script will run, is there anything else I need to download before doing so, I noticed that the mac script didn't show the apk used?
Im sorry for asking so much I just different when you do it on your own phone lol
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How do i install drivers?
appdroid said:
Yap make sure you have drivers installed. All the steps are here in my all in one noob guide.
Plus as long as i get thnx i don't mind helping haha just kidding.
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Just dload samsung kies and install that. Its there in my noob guide if you read.
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How do i install drivers?
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okay since Im using mac I found that I dont need driver, but What do I use to run the script?
Use terminal to run the script. I have mac too but used window for rooting
OOKALAH said:
okay since Im using mac I found that I dont need driver, but What do I use to run the script?
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ended up using superoneclick and now just fallowing your guide thanks again

Lollipop 5.0.1 Zip

My computer is broken so I can't use a factory image, which I have, and therefore need a zip to flash. If you can help please do) BTW I need the whole rom, not just the update, and stock. Thx
zerosum0 said:
My computer is broken so I can't use a factory image, which I have, and therefore need a zip to flash. If you can help please do) BTW I need the whole rom, not just the update, and stock. Thx
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Are you have custom recovery?
Yes
fix your computer
beekay201 said:
fix your computer
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Give me the money
Get a job.
Ok guys we don't need that here. Afaik a 5.0.1 stock zip does not exist. But you can look in the development thread to see if you can find one.
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jd1639 said:
Ok guys we don't need that here.
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It's an honest answer. Why complicate things? Take care of what needs to be fixed first and everything that follows is easy.
Wakamatsu said:
It's an honest answer. Why complicate things? Take care of what needs to be fixed first and everything that follows is easy.
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Yep, that or find someone else that's got a computer with USB and internet connection.
If Lollipop requires an updated bootloader (I haven't checked on that) you're done. Cause you would need your flash the new bootloader. (with fastboot... So a computer required)
If it doesn't, just flash a custom Lollipop ROM that's close to stock.
If you can't find a factory firmware zip in the development section, then that's all you can do.
Aside from getting access to a computer as already suggested.
?
Try working with liver cancer caused by hep C, after a blood transfusion in the 80s b4 screening. God this was a good site b4 the trolling
zerosum0 said:
Try working with liver cancer caused by hep C, after a blood transfusion in the 80s b4 screening. God this was a good site b4 the trolling
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Ignore and/or report. It's the best way to go. ?
And sorry to hear that. That definitely sucks. ?
Thx bud
zerosum0 said:
Try working with liver cancer caused by hep C, after a blood transfusion in the 80s b4 screening. God this was a good site b4 the trolling
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I might have apologized but after that PM you sent...
Nobody here is trolling.
OP came in here asking for a zip - didn't even bother to look on the dev section.
we told him to fix his computer - he says he's got no money (but yet he's got a N5)
told him to find someone WITH a working computer - got ignored.
Sorry, no more spoonfeeding for you.
If you can get back to stock somehow on KitKat you may be able to OTA.
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