Ok, the Nexus 5 is my first android. And just as I learnt pretty much everything an intermediate user needed to kno (rooting, launchers, clocking, ROMs, kernels, that stuff), there comes another problem. 4.4.3. I've been hearing rumours about the new KitKat version, and it scares me! Coming from iPhone it was pretty simple, click update. What should I expect from android? Is it the same process of "New update, update now?" Click yes and its done? Or is it more complicated then that?
Side note: I'm rooted with custom ROMs and kernels, so is it like an iPhone jailbreak, will it f**k up my phone if I straight up update or do I have to wipe beforehand?
Sorry that's its such a nooby question, I just want to have knowledge of what to expect.
Thanks for putting up with me! ;D
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You can find all answers here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217
If your stock - you will get it OTA and you just need to click. But if not got to the above thread.
If you're running a custom ROM you get updates from the developer, not Google. If you were running stock, you just go to settings\about phone\system updates.
Your ROM should update to 4.4.3 within a couple weeks, so you can be patient or go back to stock.
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X-Jonte-X said:
You can find all answers here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217
If your stock - you will get it OTA and you just need to click. But if not got to the above thread.
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"Invalid thread id is 5" ??
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ProVickers said:
"Invalid thread id is 5" ??
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For me the link is working.
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Maybe the stangest request in xda´s time
As I need an app only compatible with 4.3 and nothing newer to run on my rooted Nexus 5, I desperately need JB for my Nexus. Does this exist or do I need a tech friend (or someone in here to bake a rom for me. Is this even possible?
Kind regards
Some q&a
Q) Is it technically possible?
A) Pretty much anything is technically possible
Q) On a scale of 1-100, how difficult is it?
A) 99.9999
Q) Will anyone ever release JB for N5?
A) Nope
Q) Not even if I ask nicely?
A) Nope
Q) Why not? Why is it so difficult?
A) The N5 was not released with JB. There is no JB Source code compatible with the N5. There are no devices with the same hardware as the N5 on JB. All the drivers and kernel would need to be backported. This is an extremely difficult, if not impossible task. No one will do this.
buenso80 said:
Maybe the stangest request in xda´s time
As I need an app only compatible with 4.3 and nothing newer to run on my rooted Nexus 5, I desperately need JB for my Nexus. Does this exist or do I need a tech friend (or someone in here to bake a rom for me. Is this even possible?
Kind regards
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Have you tried using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks or Andyroid?
What is the app? Maybe someone can suggest an alternative.
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rootSU said:
There are no devices with the same hardware as the N5 on JB. All the drivers and kernel would need to be backported. This is an extremely difficult, if not impossible task. No one will do this.
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LG G2 was released with JB (4.2.2), and that basically is the N5. Not saying that makes things a lot easier.
Awesomepie85 said:
LG G2 was released with JB (4.2.2), and that basically is the N5. Not saying that makes things a lot easier.
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It doesn't because it doesn't have the same hardware. A few similarities, but not really.
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Moynia said:
Have you tried using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks or Andyroid?
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I haven´t got the technical experience to do this. Sorry
pepdavies said:
What is the app? Maybe someone can suggest an alternative.
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The apps name is CSC Scandihealth HH3 version 8.8.11.7 (works only with Jellybean at this moment)
Looks like something to do with health insurance. Can you just use the mobile site? Or does the app do something special?
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pepdavies said:
Looks like something to do with health insurance. Can you just use the mobile site? Or does the app do something special?
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It is health journals. My works solution only support pc and android app up to 4.3 JB
The lg g2 had jb for the longest time but its difficult to use jb because kk is so much better
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buenso80 said:
It is health journals. My works solution only support pc and android app up to 4.3 JB
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Sounds like you need to get on the app developers ass to update his useless JB only drivel
Maybe a stupid question, but have you tried sideloading the app? The reason I ask is because while it may not officially support KK, you may still be able to sideload it. T-Mobile VV for example didn't officially support KK until a few weeks ago (and consequently couldn't be installed through GP), but many people, myself included were still able to sideload it and it worked just fine. If you can't sideload it you'd have better luck pressing the app creator to update his app. No developer is ever going to port an outdated version of Android.
I saw on the Internet that KitKat 4.4.4 with security bug fixes has been launched only for nexus 5 through OTA but when I check for updates, the phone says your system is up to date. I'm running stock android 4.4.3 unrooted. Why is this happening? Any help regarding this?
P.S. - I don't want to update using factory images. Only using OTA. Want to know why my phone is unable to get the update.
Thank you
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sagarbhathwar said:
I saw on the Internet that KitKat 4.4.4 with security bug fixes has been launched only for nexus 5 through OTA but when I check for updates, the phone says your system is up to date. I'm running stock android 4.4.3 unrooted. Why is this happening? Any help regarding this?
P.S. - I don't want to update using factory images. Only using OTA. Want to know why my phone is unable to get the update.
Thank you
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They roll out in stages. You'll have to be patient or check out the ota help in the general forum and download the ota zip
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Floating around here are stock 4.4.4 zips you can flash.
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Don't worry. I've not received it either. Google sucks with updates and gives absolutely no change log or support. Apple walks all over them in this area. I've read it may take two to three weeks for everyone to get it.
Evo_Shift said:
Don't worry. I've not received it either. Google sucks with updates and gives absolutely no change log or support. Apple walks all over them in this area. I've read it may take two to three weeks for everyone to get it.
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and thats why on update day at apple it takes 12+ hrs for the update to download because their servers are hammered.
pick your poison.
I'd definitely take the staged rollout. No question. Then again, I never wait for an ota. There are plenty of other options available if you're not patient enough to wait. Even waiting for the ota, you'll still get the update before most other devices. Some won't get it at all. Wait, or go a different route. Simple.
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I don't understand why people who are so desperate for the update don't just install a custom recovery and flash the zip.
Or just adb sideload like a savage.
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Hi guys am using Nexus 5. And i have rooted it and flashed liquid smooth ROM. Now my concern is that wil i get lollypop update automatically as soon released by google? or should i haave to flash factory default ROM?
1. Does not belong in General section
2. There are threads regarding OTAs which can be found in the first thread of my signature, which is a sticky
3. There are dedicated Lollipop threads
4. No and yes
Why do people think they will get an ota from Google when they are running custom firmware?
#stayparanoid
Pirateghost said:
Why do people think they will get an ota from Google when they are running custom firmware?
#stayparanoid
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Because they have no idea what they're doing. Why would anyone flash a custom Rom when they don't know what they're doing? That's what gets me.
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jd1639 said:
Because they have no idea what they're doing. Why would anyone flash a custom Rom when they don't know what they're doing? That's what gets me.
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Because they want XDA to make their phone "cool". Lol
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Because they want XDA to make their phone "cool". Lol
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No. Kewl.
chrisdsouza1977 said:
Hi guys am using Nexus 5. And i have rooted it and flashed liquid smooth ROM. Now my concern is that wil i get lollypop update automatically as soon released by google? or should i haave to flash factory default ROM?
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Are you also concerned about updates when there are new versions of SlimROM? Or Paranoid Android? Cyanogenmod? You shouldn't be because those are ROMs that you're not currently using. In the end, the Google image is just another TOM.
Please follow the rules before opening a new thread.
There are lots of posts but none that answer my question.
Coming from rooted stock v4.4.4 and unlocked bootloader on a Nexus 5:
Is it best to unroot & lock it down, then do the OTA's and then re root and unlock to get stock v5.02?
OR
Do I save myself countless steps and just format and flash a non stock v5.02 rom?
As much as I apreciate all of the hard work of the custom rom dev's, With the Nexus 5 it's the first device I've been quite happy with stock and xposed and not feeding the flashaholic I used to be.
Surely someone has been down this road and could offer sugestions.
Thank you for your time.
Rox
RoxAbout said:
There are lots of posts but none that answer my question.
Coming from rooted stock v4.4.4 and unlocked bootloader on a Nexus 5:
Is it best to unroot & lock it down, then do the OTA's and then re root and unlock to get stock v5.02?
OR
Do I save myself countless steps and just format and flash a non stock v5.02 rom?
As much as I apreciate all of the hard work of the custom rom dev's, With the Nexus 5 it's the first device I've been quite happy with stock and xposed and not feeding the flashaholic I used to be.
Surely someone has been down this road and could offer sugestions.
Thank you for your time.
Rox
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First, there is no 5.0.2 stock firmware. If you're 100 stock now with only root just unroot then take the ota. If you've got modified system files then flash the 4.4.4 system.img. There is no need to lock the device.
Oh, and there is no xposed for 5.x
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jd1639 said:
Oh, and there is no xposed for 5.x
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Damn jd, did you move to under a rock? It's here. lol
http://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-framework-for-android-lollipop-is-here/
theesotericone said:
Damn jd, did you move to under a rock? It's here. lol
http://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-framework-for-android-lollipop-is-here/
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Thanks man. Knew it was in beta but didn't realize it had been released. I'm on a short vacation with my family so haven't been keeping up to date
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Hi guys!
Besides my Moto G, I bought also Nexus 5 16GB. What should I do first if I want to root it and install CWM or TWRP? For Motorola I had to register on Motorola site to get the unlock code for bootloader, is there a similar procedure here?
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I would charge it first, maybe change the background after. Play around with the settings to suit my needs.
jazzh said:
Hi guys!
Besides my Moto G, I bought also Nexus 5 16GB. What should I do first if I want to root it and install CWM or TWRP? For Motorola I had to register on Motorola site to get the unlock code for bootloader, is there a similar procedure here?
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baseband M8974A-2.0.50.2.25
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You do need to unlock your bootloader , but you don't need anybody the code.
You do need to know that there's plenty of howtos on this subject. You may be new to the device, and not properly introduced yet, but its not a new device, and this is xda-developers.
dicecuber said:
I would charge it first, maybe change the background after. Play around with the settings to suit my needs.
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Great welcome. Any more useful advice?
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jazzh said:
Great welcome. Any more useful advice?
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See this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53439068. Everything you'll ever need is in it.
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Exactly what I was looking for, thx!
jazzh said:
Exactly what I was looking for, thx!
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Your welcome
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