Hi smart people,
Can anyone point me to a thread written in laymen terms, UPDATING FOR DUMMIES with step by step instructions?
I bought an un-rooted Xoom 4G/LTE in great condition off ebay. It has ICS 4.0 and I was told by the seller that it doesn't receive OTA updates, and that I could manually install them. Thinking, hey I am a techy girl, no problem!
Every 10 minutes it is prompting me to do a 4.1.2 update, but it won't work. I'm stuck and wan't updates, AT LEAST Jelly Bean, but of course KitKat would be amazing (however that may be way beyond my abilities). I have spent the past couple weeks on the Android forums, trying to teach myself where to begin. All this rooting/un-rooting, kernel talk has my head spinning and I am a little scared of permanently destroying my tablet.
In case it matters, here is what I know about my tablet:
mz600
Kernal 2.6.39.4-g42a0480
[email protected] #1
Build number IMM76l
I am out of contract, but it is connected to Verizon 4G/Lte network
Thank you for your help,
April
evausa said:
Hi smart people,
Can anyone point me to a thread written in laymen terms, UPDATING FOR DUMMIES with step by step instructions?
I bought an un-rooted Xoom 4G/LTE in great condition off ebay. It has ICS 4.0 and I was told by the seller that it doesn't receive OTA updates, and that I could manually install them. Thinking, hey I am a techy girl, no problem!
Every 10 minutes it is prompting me to do a 4.1.2 update, but it won't work. I'm stuck and wan't updates, AT LEAST Jelly Bean, but of course KitKat would be amazing (however that may be way beyond my abilities). I have spent the past couple weeks on the Android forums, trying to teach myself where to begin. All this rooting/un-rooting, kernel talk has my head spinning and I am a little scared of permanently destroying my tablet.
In case it matters, here is what I know about my tablet:
mz600
Kernal 2.6.39.4-g42a0480
[email protected] #1
Build number IMM76l
I am out of contract, but it is connected to Verizon 4G/Lte network
Thank you for your help,
April
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635282
Because you haven't been able to take the JB update, you won't have to start at the beginning. But some things you should know - the Jelly Bean update that you've been unable to install will be the last official update that your tablet is going to receive, so if you want KitKat, you're going to have to install a custom ROM.
If you just want the stock Jelly Bean update, just complete Phase 2 and let your tablet go through the OTA updates until you're on 4.1.2. But, be warned, if you later change your mind and want KitKat, you'll have to go through the entire process.
As a final word of advice, read the prerequisites, make sure you've got a decent understanding of ADB, and if you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to help.
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Hello. I have been triying to root my Sony Tablet S again, since my sister updated it to build 10. Previously had it rooted in buld 6. I had an OTA Backup of Build 6. But now i cannot root it again, since sony patched it. My OTA Signed Backup is Region 2 (signed-nbx03_002-ota-0042.002). Maybe LA. Anyway, is there a way that the OTA Backup could get decrypted, and intentionally sign it to downgrade the tablet to Build 6 (Maybe making an incremental on the prop.builld)?? Just a thought. But since no exploit has been found lately. I thought maybe that could be a way for me to get it back on root.
Since i still cannot post in the develepment area for Sony Tablet S. I Post it here. I hope someone can help me. Thx. in advance.
Kernel version i have is 2.6.36.3 [email protected]#1
mediafire.com/?1ap0gdea1z1i2kx
read the forum below, seems like people's builds are changing somehow after being on build 10...doesn;t say how though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487020&page=16
Yeah, sounds too good to be true. Like Magic. Anyway. I have used the tablet all day, and using the tools from condi, and maybe waiting for the magical downgrade. haha.
yeah I dont know the reason behind it to be honest, but its happened to more than one person.
Touom roc
Please, condi? Anyone?
Hi everyone, I have a Nexus S from Best Buy on ATT. Right now I'm stuck with 2.3.4 (build gtj61). I'm very new at this but am trying to research how to upgrade to ICS. From what I can figure I can either Flash the full rom to 2.3.6 and wait for the update to hit, or I can fastboot an image to 2.3.6 or 4.0.4.
What I need to know is which option would be easier for a noob and can you help me find a guide to complete the process. So far the best thing I have found is the guide on android addicted.
Even though it may seem pretty comprehensive to some of you, to a complete noob like myself it is very confusing. For example when it says to download the Android usb / adb driver it doesn't really say what to do with it. And the very next step it shows 2 files that it didn't tell me to dl and basically loses me.
Can anyone tell me what is the easiest way to go about this and what exactly I need to do.
Thanks
Dan
No need to keep repeating the four letter word (noob). We've all been there before. My suggestion to you is of course the safest route for any beginner: find the OTA update.zip for 2.3.6 and wait for the phone to prompt you for the ICS update. And while you're enjoying your stock ICS experience, start reading up on bootloader unlocking, rooting and using custom kernel and ROMs so you can make full use of your Google phone.
Hope this helps! Cheers!
Sent from my Nexus S
I got mine back from repair today, and of course, they replaced the perfectly working 4.0.4 with a 2.3.6. The phone automatically started downloading the update a mere minute after booting, so what I'm stumped on is why yours didn't automagically update itself right away.
Maybe you could force an update check by typing *#*#2432546#*#* into the dialer, then checking the System Updates point inside About Phone.
Unlocking and flashing custom ROMs can be fraught with problems, and are not exactly for the faint of heart, given that there is no one-click executable to flash new ROMs like there was for Windows Mobile (my old phone was/is an HTC Universal, running Windows Mobile 6.5. A real fossil...). There are many guides on the forum, most of them stickied, be sure to chew through them, make backups, and pray to your chosen deity when you start typing in ADB
drivers are a HUGE pain. If you do this while running a linux distro (I run ubuntu) you don't need drivers. they are native with linux.
Anyways Linux is great and you should stop using winblows.
welcome!
Sent from my LS670 using XDA
DC80X said:
Hi everyone, I have a Nexus S from Best Buy on ATT. Right now I'm stuck with 2.3.4 (build gtj61). I'm very new at this but am trying to research how to upgrade to ICS. From what I can figure I can either Flash the full rom to 2.3.6 and wait for the update to hit, or I can fastboot an image to 2.3.6 or 4.0.4.
What I need to know is which option would be easier for a noob and can you help me find a guide to complete the process. So far the best thing I have found is the guide on android addicted.
Even though it may seem pretty comprehensive to some of you, to a complete noob like myself it is very confusing. For example when it says to download the Android usb / adb driver it doesn't really say what to do with it. And the very next step it shows 2 files that it didn't tell me to dl and basically loses me.
Can anyone tell me what is the easiest way to go about this and what exactly I need to do.
Thanks
Dan
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You could always follow the steps in this thread;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445621
I used the same Method for My GT-I9020T (T-Mobile)
I was on 2.3.6. A month after my wifes phone got the OTA to 4.0.4 I still was on 2.3.6.
I followed the steps in the thread above and did the Up-Grade Myself.
No rooting, No Boot loader un-locking, From stock recovery.
Worked perfectly for me.
Read through that thread above to see what other AT&T users said about this.
Also his XDA threads are no longer being updated so after reading through the posts, go to his new place here:
http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/nexus-s/
to see the latest info and files.
good luck.
Hey guy I recently got a Galaxy Note 10.1, the Wi-Fi only version (N8010 I think?). I really want to get Jelly Bean on it as soon as possible. I know there are a ton of ROMS out there for the Wi-Fi/3G version and most people who have flashed those onto the Wi-Fi only version have been successful. I just had a few questions for you guys as I'm still a noob at this.
1. Do I have to root my tablet to be able to flash a ROM on it?
2. Is there a chance of bricking the tablet? Is there any danger involved?
3. Will I still get OTA updates when they become available?
4. Anyone have instructions on how to flash Jelly Bean onto it?
5. Where could I find ROMS that will work with my tablet?
Thank you guys for taking the time to answer. If any of you have any experience with the Wi-Fi only version let me know. Also I live in the US if that is of any importance.
The U.S. version of wifi only is the 8013. It is what I have. There is always a risk involved with everything you do, even breathing. Every breath you take you take the risk it is not poision and feel the benefits of not suficating our weigh the risk of being poisoned.
For flashing the roms on here you need a custom recovery, like cwm. There are guides on this in the development area. Darkman-rs has some very good stuff out. I have some stuff for the 8013 as well. Check out everything, get a good feel, make a backup of your stuff, like apps, nand backups, copy your internal memory to something else, whatever else you feel like doing. One day when you have nothing going on, sit around and play with things, talk to the google machine about stuff. I have done a lot to this tablet, nothing I couldnt recover from. Always have a backup on your external sd card just in case, like an extra sd card in case you wipe the one in your tablet
Oh, and have fun!
Also, the thread for the roms should have the info on installing.
i am using @smaw51 jb uk release custom gt 8013 version and its very smooth rom really love it and there is a thread on how to add more apps to the multiwindow launcher which makes this tablet even more amazing
follow the guides on how to root and install cwm recovery and then start flashing and enjoy this beast tablet ...lol
I have recently rooted my 8010 using "method 2" do you have to unlock the bootloader too before you can use a new kernel (I know there isn't any for my model yet) . I just haven't seen much mention of bootloader unlocking
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
Can you go to Settings > About device and see what your build number ends in? If it's LG4 then you will be getting Jelly Bean through Kies within a week.
Hey guys, thank you for all of the useful information. I honestly can't go into my settings right now because I don't have it yet. I bought it but am only getting it this weekend for my birthday. Then I'll be able to give you information about my device. What is the LG version?
Yes
Yes
Most likely not
Check the development thread
Check the development thread
CWM is super easy to install and obtain root (this was my first time using ODIN for anything). Simply follow the directions here (especially the part about turning Auto Reboot off): http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...t-galaxy-note-10-1-easiest-methodcwmmethod-2/
As for installing JB, I've got the 8010 version and I had no problem installing the older German version found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909950&page=9 along with the build prop fix here (which eliminates the random reboot issues): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909950&page=9
And once all that is done, don't forget to go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985240 for all your Multi-Window app goodness!!
Thank you for those links Rickroller! They are extremely helpful!
Anytime!
Was anyone able to use chainfire3D on JB?
I just recently bought and icade with hopes of using it with MAME4droid and having my own arcade cabinet.
Several people have done this successfully with the TF300, but apparently the OTA 4.2.1 update broke bluetooth, or at least bluetooth controllers (like my icade), because I cannot get it to bluetooth pair.
I want to go back to an earlier version, and I guess rooting is my only way? I have 4.2.1 - firmware 10.6.1.8. From my research, i need to go back to 4.1 to get bluetooth working again. My refurb warranty has expired, so I guess there is no reason not to root now.
I have never rooted before, but I have been reading on here, trying to learn. It seems, that i need to unlock my bootloader, download some software and then choose a rom and root. I saw a post, which seemed to say that there is no roms that will work, if I am at 4.2.1? is that true?
Can someone, please provide instructions or a guide to help me root my 4.2.1 back to 4.1? (Please provide ALL steps, I am new to this process)
Thank you!
I recently (within the last month or so) rooted my android device for the first time. I'm still kind of getting used to the new fun things I can do with it now. I'm now getting a consistent pop-up though asking me to upgrade to Android version 4.1.2, I'm currently on Android version 4.0.4. Before I do this I have a couple of questions for those of you out there with more experience and knowledge on this than me.
1) It is my understanding from reading some other posts that if I run the update through them it will overwrite my rooting, and I'll have to re-root the tablet. Is this correct?
2) Assuming that (#1) is correct, can anyone point me to a good, safe, place to download the update version 4.1.2, with steps for the proper way to run it without loosing your root access and all the data on your tablet?
Thank you in advance for any help. As I said I'm still learning a lot of this process at this point.
assuming you have a wifi only you can use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936534
as long as you still have or can reflash a custom recovery.
if you need one, TWRP link in my sig
I have a Version 4G XOOM, but I don't have a dataplan for it currently, so I am only using it in the WiFi version.
So the message is, don't use the standard upgrade; use an upgrade that you flash with similar steps to the rooting process (if I am reading that all correct). Thanks for the link and the information.
rsteph49 said:
I have a Version 4G XOOM, but I don't have a dataplan for it currently, so I am only using it in the WiFi version.
So the message is, don't use the standard upgrade; use an upgrade that you flash with similar steps to the rooting process (if I am reading that all correct). Thanks for the link and the information.
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Well you can just take the update normally if it flashes (assuming you haven't edited anything in the system) then just re root.
You don't want to flash wingray on stingray (wingray is us wifi only stingray is the lte model)
rooting my xoom
hi all I am having trouble rooting my motorla xoom model mz601
it has android 4.0.4
build # 1.7.1-45
carrier - vodaphone
the guys and gals here are very good i am sure but freely admit they cannot do this particular tablet so am asking if anyone out there knows how to root my tablet.
thnx for any and all help given
its not just wifi
runandhide05 said:
assuming you have a wifi only you can use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936534
as long as you still have or can reflash a custom recovery.
if you need one, TWRP link in my sig
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do u have another plse
as mine is the one that takes a simcard for internet access