I brought a galaxy nexus off internet from Hong Kong a few months back now. All is working good and pleased with phone. I haven't got software update yet and currently running 4.1.1
Does anybody know why ? And how can I get the android update please.
Thanks.
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Well, in this particular case, Google is your friend.
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...y-galaxy-nexus-received-the-latest-ota-update
Thanks. I've tried this but still no joy. Maybe I should just sit tight and wait it out.
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Ever think about rooting? Update whenever you want to
You can do like me when I first root my gnex download nexus root toolkit unlock boot loader and download factory image from Google "just google nexus factory image" download the one you want. Flash it using factory reset tool from tool kit and root if you want you can even relock bootloader
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Thanks for the tips. Will try rooting option.
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ppl always confuse updating the software with rooting. You DO NOT need to root your device to update it. Not at all! I also always advise not to except you really need to usr some specific app. To update your GN you just need unlocked bootloader and fastboot.exe.
I cannot post links yet but just google for android factory images and go the the google site and get the one for yakju or takju/for google wallet/.
bbbaz1 said:
Thanks for the tips. Will try rooting option.
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Indeed you don't have to root it just optional anyway wugfresh explain everything on the faq of nexus root toolkit
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I currently am running maddoggins jb ROM.my problem is every other ROM I've tried gives me an error has soon has it gets ready to start. Yes I wipe data DV and cache 3 times before install and I'm using clockwork for gs4g can anybody help if need be I'll back this up try to reinstall and pull up specific error
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goast said:
I currently am running maddoggins jb ROM
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You might want to post in the forum for your phone. Right now, the SGS4G doesn't support any JB ROMs.
Is this your Nexus ROM?
Yeah it is
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It keeps saying error in e sdcard/whatever ROM.zip status 0 installation aborted
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If you're trying to install that ROM from a Nexus on an SGS4G, you're unlikely to succeed in anything but soft-bricking your phone.
If you're trying to install on a Nexus, you'll find more people with a Nexus in the Nexus forums.
I have nexus s 4g is this not the forum for it?
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This is the "Samsung Galaxy S 4G" section of XDA -- for a phone primarily distributed by T-Mobile. I believe you want the Nexus forums where you found that ROM.
thread closed. wrong device.
I used 3 different rooting programs and it never rooted I just ended up unlocking the bootloader. Can anyone share any insight?
Plus on my computer I can't install any programs so is there any apps on the phone I can use to root it like gingerbreak?
I'm on 4.1.1
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How do you unlock bootloader? If you do this via fastboot then it is also possible to flash a custom recovery. This is what you need to do in order to flash superuser.
If you don't have fastboot drivers working, I guess you should wait for someone that knows a way around it or visit a friend that can install programs.
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...search "one click root nexus s jb 4.1.2"....worked just fine for me!! Root and stock!
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Need a Mac toolkit for a Nexus s4g... Could do it the long way but thought I'd ask first. Did it on a galaxy Nexus but ran into some small problems. Got it done but with some stress. Thus why I'm looking for a one click tool kit for Mac... Can only find windows versions. Thanx in advance.
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Look for fastboot and usb drivers for mac instead of a one click thing. This way you might succeed.
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No drivers needed on Mac... I was successful wit my Galaxy Nexus. It was just a little harder. Toolkits make it so easy. Just figured I'd look first. Thanx
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It's not that difficult. The only thing you need are the proper files. Get latest Cwm or twrp recovery and once you flashed that, flash the superuser zip or superSU.
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I still have months to go before I can upgrade, but, unless Samsung come out with something mind blowing before then I'll be looking at other possibilities. particularly a Google flagship!
My question is this - I use Odin to root a Samsung. It's very straight forward to do. In comparison how difficult\different is it to root a nexus?
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riso123 said:
I still have months to go before I can upgrade, but, unless Samsung come out with something mind blowing before then I'll be looking at other possibilities. particularly a Google flagship!
My question is this - I use Odin to root a Samsung. It's very straight forward to do. In comparison how difficult\different is it to root a nexus?
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Nexus device are as easy to root, just like samsung devices. Although, now that they have Nox(security) I don't know how easy it will be in the future..
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Thanks mate. Yeah I read is using selinux secure mode now. Will be interesting.
Try thanking you but the XDA app is playing up and I'm on a bus so can't get to a PC.
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It's extremely easy. I don't normally recommend using a tool kit and prefer the old fashion way. It's already so simple as it is. Install drivers, fastboot oem unlock.
Done. Samsung Odin is equivalent to fastboot but better and less buggy than Odin.
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Nexus device are as easy to root, just like samsung devices. Although, now that they have Nox(security) I don't know how easy it will be in the future..
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I feel like this won't be much issue. People buy a Nexus because it's open and you can play with stuff. I feel like too many people would be pissed at google if this actually had any real affect on things.
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Yeah it's as easy as 3 or 4 commands in fastboot.
OEM unlock
flash recovery
flash ROM / kernel
Done.
Can anyone tell me the steps to root my nexus please
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Can anyone tell me the steps to root my nexus please
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Search.
There is a root thread.
I have a Verizon galaxy s3 I lost Root after the 4.4.2 update. I tried to put Phil's recovery on the phone using Odin and it fails every time I then tried the cf auto root and it fails every time also.. Not sure what im doing wrong! I did my galaxy s3 Sprint with no problem. But this Verizon one is giving me trouble. Any suggestions anyone?? Thanks
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slgdad said:
I have a Verizon galaxy s3 I lost Root after the 4.4.2 update. I tried to put Phil's recovery on the phone using Odin and it fails every time I then tried the cf auto root and it fails every time also.. Not sure what im doing wrong! I did my galaxy s3 Sprint with no problem. But this Verizon one is giving me trouble. Any suggestions anyone?? Thanks
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TowelRoothttp://www.towelroot.com is what you need...
Good luck
BTW, it looks like your BootLoader is locked and that's why you can't flash anything CUSTOM......
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Thank you.. How can I unlock it??
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