Hi
I read a post that said it's virtually impossible to brick a nexus device.
Is that true and if it is how 'virtually' are we talking ?
I'm thinking of rooting tomorrow so curious!!
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Unless you do something stupid, like flash a rom for a different device, it's very difficult to brick it.
If you're going to root follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
If you follow the guide and ask questions if you don't understand you will not brick your device
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Until now, I still can't decide if I should root my Galaxy 5 or not. I am really afraid that I may brick my phone.
So, I have read a lot of forums already and posts that rooting is really risky because I have all the controls of my phone. That I can destroy it anytime I want.
Should I root my phone? I am really afraid. Is there any way to unroot it after rooting? Thanks!
Try universal androot . I rooted my galaxy 5 using it , works perfectly
try this Thread!:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=781149
for the download LINK:
http://bit.ly/9wAKC5
I have recently rooted my nexus s and installed custom roms. After a bit of playing around with different roms I ended up loosing all data connection.
I attempted to return my phone to stock using a thread on a forum but am now stuck with nexus 4g stock instead on nexus s stock?
Feel out of my depth and ergently need some calm advice and instructions.
My model is GT-19020 which has caused me much confussion as stock roms I find on the net are 19023 or i9020 or i9020A
I havent been able to enjoy my nexus for nearly 2 months due to my mistake.
I have also been informed that my radio could of been the wrong one during flashing and thats why I lost data?
thankyou
Is your Phone still alive?
Didnt you make a Backup of your Phones Rom?
Simply search for Nexus S Stock Rom is that so Hard?
Ahh and its the wrong Forum-Section, you should have post that into Nexus S Forum Section
Sorry if I am in the rong place, I am very dyslexic and so simple instructions sometimes are very hard for me to read and understand.
I have tried returning to stock but am now on nexus 4g?
Got a bit lost along the way and definatly confused as to which stock baseband version I should seek out. If you could help shed a bit of light on my situation I would be really gratefull.
Yes did make a backup of my origional rom but accidently wiped it.
My problem probally sounds a bit silly which i apoligise for just got myself into a muddle. I rely on my phone for my net connection which has hapered my attempts at fixing this issue.
Sorry again for sounding like a twat.
As you said you have the gt-i9020 it seams to be closely to be the 9020t variant mentioned in that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572307 thread iwould say try the first rom mentioned there
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how do i apply the image? I tried moving it to my phone then installing the zip through recovery but it failed. I am completly confused could you talk me through the process step by step?
No not really because i did not own a Nexus S, in my Country there is only the gt-I9023 Version to get and i did not want to get a bad screen...
But wait I see there is a good Tutorial in that Topic ive send to you and it is step by step...
you need the android SDK installed on your PC and if you follow the steps mentioned there it should be no Problem
I so want to update this device to Kit Kat 4.4.2. It is stuck trolling at 4.1.2. I am tired of waiting for ATT to get around to releasing an update (BLOATWEAR INCLUDED). Is there any other way to do it? I have heard that rooting would allow me to do it but I don't know the first thing about rooting and don't want to brick my tablet because I use it at work on a daily basis.
Any help much appreciated. Sorry in advance if this question has been asked/answered. Been hunting solutions all day and eyes are worn out.
In order to flash a rom, stock or custom you will have to root your tablet first. Try this thread: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2430540 for tips on how to do it. There is always a certain risk involved in rooting/flashing so be sure to read about other users experience, before executing at own risk! Good Luck
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Hello, i decided it was time to root my 16gb D802 G2. i am newly registered though i have been reading the forums regularly and even have stock rooted my phone because lg being lg. Despite that, i was at complete loss when i head down custom roms and i dont know where subforum ask about the "best" lp rom for my phone.
So i wonder if maybe you could point me to where i can find terminologies and in which subforum i should post my previous question.
Also as far as i know there is no way to brick your phone without a way to recover, still if there is an irrecoverable brick it would be nice to know more about it. Thx for your time
Hello there, thank you for using XDA Assist.
HERE is a list of terminology and all you need to know about root and android words. HERE is your rooting guide for your device, or basically a compilation of youtube videos to root any variant of your phone. and HERE is where you usually ask your device related questions.
Hope i helped! Happy rooting!
Hello I am new to XDA, I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V running 6.0.1, I am trying to root it but have no luck, i have searched the forums and have no clue if 6.0.1 is even rootable, I am trying to downgrade to 5.0 to follow a rooting guide but dont want to screw up and end up with a bricked device, help would very much be appreciated.
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Hello I am new to XDA, I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V running 6.0.1, I am trying to root it but have no luck, i have searched the forums and have no clue if 6.0.1 is even rootable, I am trying to downgrade to 5.0 to follow a rooting guide but dont want to screw up and end up with a bricked device, help would very much be appreciated.
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This is the Guide you need to read.
If you will follow the steps you won't brick, you'll just need to downgrade and flash the full pb1 firmware (You'll need to factory reset in recovery) then follow the guide to root.
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