I Need help updating my nexus 5 to 4.4.4. I touched the notification notifing me of the update and it switched to the twrp recovery screen and failed. I then switched back to stock recovery. Now it keeps saying my system is up to date. Any suggestions?
it failed because you are not running 100% stock rom/kernel.
gregpyro said:
I Need help updating my nexus 5 to 4.4.4. I touched the notification notifing me of the update and it switched to the twrp recovery screen and failed. I then switched back to stock recovery. Now it keeps saying my system is up to date. Any suggestions?
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fastboot.
There has to be a better way besides me doing a fastboot or restore to factory. There is an app or script I remember having to cleardata/clear cache . I have too much important data that I can't seem to back up.
gregpyro said:
There has to be a better way besides me doing a fastboot or restore to factory. There is an app or script I remember having to cleardata/clear cache . I have too much important data that I can't seem to back up.
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Fastboot flash a recovery then use that recovery to flash a rooted stock ROM.zip
Pretty easy really.
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What system aop controls updates?
rootSU said:
Fastboot flash a recovery then use that recovery to flash a rooted stock ROM.zip
Pretty easy really.
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I wanted to reset the app that controlled updates. I had a similar problem with me rooted galaxy s4 and HTC One and it was as simple as an app reset.
gregpyro said:
I wanted to reset the app that controlled updates. I had a similar problem with me rooted galaxy s4 and HTC One and it was as simple as an app reset.
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Oh right. So to be clear you don't want to be updated / rooted / recovery ?
Because our assumption was that you did want those things and that's the advice we've been giving
App reset? No idea, they changed how it works.
If you use search, there are other threads discussing that. Probably get this one locked
Edit. Oh so you mean the reset that forces OTA updates to be checked again? That was always considered a bad idea and it still won't help your issue of your ROM is modified.
If you want root, what I said is the best way bar none. If you want stock unrooted, fastboot flash system.img to clean up your ROM.
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rootSU said:
Oh right. So to be clear you don't want to be updated / rooted / recovery ?
Because our assumption was that you did want those things and that's the advice we've been giving
App reset? No idea, they changed how it works.
If you use search, there are other threads discussing that. Probably get this one locked
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Yeah. I'll do all that later. But as for now. I want to update from my device and my device only with out a PC
gregpyro said:
Yeah. I'll do all that later. But as for now. I want to update from my device and my device only with out a PC
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You can't if your system is modified see above edit
You're not clear about your current status. Are you still rooted?
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rootSU said:
You can't if your system is modified see above edit
You're not clear about your current status. Are you still rooted?
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Maybe I'm not being clear enough. There is a way to actually reset this screen . I just don't know how for this device
yes I worked it out and already told you it is universally acknowledged as a bad idea. Please answer previous questions.!!!
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rootSU said:
yes I worked it out and already told you it is universally acknowledged as a bad idea. Please answer previous questions.!!!
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I just figured out which app I had to clear data. Thanks.
Well thanks for helping me to help you. It's been a dream it really has.
Everyone else don't do what the OP has done. It has been linked to some pretty bad software issues... This was just a case of "OP knows best" unfortunately.
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Is it possible to restore a nandroid backup from another device if it's the same model.
Ie backup my nexus 5 in twrp copy it to my friends nexus 5 storage and restore it twrp?
Cheers
I've done it before with other devices. Worked fine
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TWRP now gives the option to include the EFS partition in the nandroid backups....Make sure you do not restore an EFS partition from one device onto the other.
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I've tried this on my Xperia and it didn't work
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chef_christoph said:
TWRP now gives the option to include the EFS partition in the nandroid backups....Make sure you do not restore an EFS partition from one device onto the other.
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Yeah i'm aware of that
Pirateghost said:
I've done it before with other devices. Worked fine
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Ben36 said:
I've tried this on my Xperia and it didn't work
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So which is it lol?
what if i just backup and restore the /data partition? that's guaranteed to work or is it better to restore /system with it also?
I've done this switching between mytouch4g, captivates, and gs2s. No problems at all...
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Yeah i'm aware of that
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OK, great...I hope you don't think I was being patronizing... My intent was more of a friendly FYI and I hope that's how it was received by you
Now that I have a little more time I can say that if it were your own phone you were doing this on, I'd say go ahead and try it. There are many threads here in the various nexus forums where people have said they've done it without any problem with their own devices (after a RMA for example).
If it doesn't work and causes problems you can always restore the factory images if need be.
However, since it's a friend's phone you want to restore the nandroid on to it's a little different.
Are you trying to just get the same apps and app data installed on your friends phone as you have on yours? Or is it something more than that?
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chef_christoph said:
OK, great...I hope you don't think I was being patronizing... My intent was more of a friendly FYI and I hope that's how it was received by you
Now that I have a little more time I can say that if it were your own phone you were doing this on, I'd say go ahead and try it. There are many threads here in the various nexus forums where people have said they've done it without any problem with their own devices (after a RMA for example).
If it doesn't work and causes problems you can always restore the factory images if need be.
However, since it's a friend's phone you want to restore the nandroid on to it's a little different.
Are you trying to just get the same apps and app data installed on your friends phone as you have on yours? Or is it something more than that?
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Lol sorry didn't mean to sound like that, I sometimes forget that things like tone/facial expression etc are lost when writing. Good advice, appreciate your help!
It's a bit complicated but basically I'm buying the phone off him, so it's for my personal use so I have no problem troubleshooting if anything goes wrong.
I'll give or a shot then, thanks for all the answers
the casing is a Nexus 5 but it detects it as a Nexus 4 i wanted to root and put another firmware in it but my windows is not properly detecting this device can someone please point to a right direction to properly root this device thanks
You also seem to have a test build of key lime pie. This is definitely strange.
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Looks like a pre-launch device.
Did you buy this from Google or your carrier? What version are you running?
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Neurotica said:
Looks like a pre-launch device.
Did you buy this from Google or your carrier? What version are you running?
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You also seem to have a test build of key lime pie. This is definitely strange.
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@Neurotica i got it from one of the wireless stores around my area he was selling them for cheap so i took a bite on it but any methods of trying to root it or getting my pc to read it is not working any suggestions?
@MakoVince is there somthing i could do with it as far as rooting it and changing the ROM? im new to Android devices so im not sure what to do with this phone
I'd suggest that you try to update your device while it is still stock. Sideload the updates until you read KitKat.
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0. Unlock the bootloader
1. Install CWM or TWRP via fastboot
2. Back up the pre-release software and save it on your computer
3. Install 4.4.2 factory image via fastboot to 'fix' your device
4. Share the backup you made, because it's interesting
msrecinto666 said:
the casing is a Nexus 5 but it detects it as a Nexus 4 i wanted to root and put another firmware in it but my windows is not properly detecting this device can someone please point to a right direction to properly root this device thanks
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Do what rusty said, you dont even know how lucky you are . We missed an oppurtinity to get a an early prerelease system once. I hope we don't lose the chance again.
Follow these instruction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnlUdjUaD3Q when you come to the point to select build number select any build.
boot into recovery make a backup and uploadit somwhere
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Is there anyone from the UK who has had the OTA update for their Nexus 5?
I keep checking but it says I'm up to date.
I haven't modified anything, apart from activating the developer options.
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I havent recieved it yet
If you are that bothered you could just flash the factory images, this is XDA after all ? I flashed them on my UK N5 as soon as they came out
Hi. Yes I know that, but there has been some issues with doing it that way, although I'm tempted I'm not 100% confident. Give me a Windows / Linux PC / Laptop / Server any day Lol
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acedaz said:
Hi. Yes I know that, but there has been some issues with doing it that way, although I'm tempted I'm not 100% confident. Give me a Windows / Linux PC / Laptop / Server any day Lol
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Here is an idiot proof guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDfZXMJfSFQ, its not that hard. Unlock the bootloader first before you can do this.
Didn't realise it was THAT easy!! Will think about it. Thanks
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this resets you device not for me
goody_23 said:
this resets you device not for me
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Yeah that's the main reason why I haven't done it.
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Even easier way to flash it should you choose to if you get bored waiting for the ota, is to use this.
http://www.wugfresh.com/
i used version 1.9.3
Did my Nexus 5 using this with no problems at all.
acedaz said:
Is there anyone from the UK who has had the OTA update for their Nexus 5?
I keep checking but it says I'm up to date.
I haven't modified anything, apart from activating the developer options.
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I updated my fathers Nexus 5 (locked boot loader, etc) manually. Just grab the OTA zip and adb sideload it through the stock recovery. No data was harmed during this update process.
I'm in uk, couldn't be bothered waiting so even with my crap knowledge of well pretty much anything, I side loaded the ota and didn't lose any data and to be honest it was pretty easy to do
If you're still locked, sideload the ota file. If unlocked flash the factory image. There's no point waiting IMO
I sideload the ota without any problems. The only thing I would say is that you have to be patient as some steps take longer than you might expect: wiping the cache took about 20 minutes for some reason on my nexus 5 but only a couple of seconds on my nexus 7. Be patient at each stage and it's a painless upgrade.
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I updated my fathers Nexus 5 (locked boot loader, etc) manually. Just grab the OTA zip and adb sideload it through the stock recovery. No data was harmed during this update process.
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Is there a tutorial thread/video on how to do that? I havent fiddled with my android OS for many years now... don't want to mess it up!
I have recently rooted my nexus and i immediately downloaded lucky patcher to patch some games. After a little bit it was boring to have everything owned and i resetted my phone to factory settings but still everything was there. No back ups, new acc made to sign in, wiped cache, dalvik cache and format. Nothing worked. How can i delete EVERYTHING in my phone? I want it to be like a new one. Any suggestions? Even when it says welcome and select language the language is in Greek (my region). Its driving me crazy.
EDIT :Also Flashed stock rom but with no success
Twitterino said:
I have recently rooted my nexus and i immediately downloaded lucky patcher to patch some games. After a little bit it was boring to have everything owned and i resetted my phone to factory settings but still everything was there. No back ups, new acc made to sign in, wiped cache, dalvik cache and format. Nothing worked. How can i delete EVERYTHING in my phone? I want it to be like a new one. Any suggestions? Even when it says welcome and select language the language is in Greek (my region). Its driving me crazy
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Flash the factory image with fastboot. See lethargy's roll up sticky in the general forum
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jd1639 said:
Flash the factory image with fastboot. See lethargy's roll up sticky in the general forum
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You mean flashing stock rom? If yes, I've done that but with no success
Twitterino said:
You mean flashing stock rom? If yes, I've done that but with no success
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Have your flashed it with fastboot? https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images Download the file for the n5. It's a .tgz. Extract it with winrar or 7-zip
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Have your flashed it with fastboot? https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images Download the file for the n5. It's a .tgz. Extract it with winrar or 7-zip
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Yeap! I did This.The second method because with the first i had problems
Twitterino said:
Yeap! I did This.The second method because with the first i had problems
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Ok, that's not good. What happens if you lock your bootloader and then reboot. Does it stay locked?
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jd1639 said:
Ok, that's not good. What happens if you lock your bootloader and then reboot. Does it stay locked?
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Im off to bed now i will reply as soon as i get up
Talk about karma. I have a suggestion, if you want paid content, then do the right thing and pay for it.
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Ok, that's not good. What happens if you lock your bootloader and then reboot. Does it stay locked?
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So i locked it and it locked just fine!
unlock the bootloader again, it will wipe everything.
siren215 said:
unlock the bootloader again, it will wipe everything.
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still no luck mate....Still no luck..
Twitterino said:
still no luck mate....Still no luck..
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What's not working? Is there a particular image file that fails?
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jd1639 said:
What's not working? Is there a particular image file that fails?
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Everything works. All images flashed correctly but still no luck.Whenever i visit the coin shop for example the money that i had just pop up from nowhere.If i dont go to the purchase money tab everything is working like new.
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Talk about karma. I have a suggestion, if you want paid content, then do the right thing and pay for it.
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For that, he must go to bed and get up couple more times.
So I rooted my Nexus 5 and installed a new rom, only to find out that I can't make or receive phone calls. When I dial out it says dialing then says call ended incoming calls go straight to voicemail. I downloaded a factory img and flashed back to stock, no fix. Sim card works in another phone too. HELP PLEASE!!!! Also SMS WiFi and everything else works fine.
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So I rooted my Nexus 5 and installed a new rom, only to find out that I can't make or receive phone calls. When I dial out it says dialing then says call ended incoming calls go straight to voicemail. I downloaded a factory img and flashed back to stock, no fix. Sim card works in another phone too. HELP PLEASE!!!! Also SMS WiFi and everything else works fine.
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Check your apn
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Check your apn
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oh ya forgot to mention that I did that too.
mdewii23 said:
oh ya forgot to mention that I did that too.
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Flashing the factory image should have fixed the problem. What version of Android did you flash and how did you flash it?
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Flashing the factory image should have fixed the problem. What version of Android did you flash and how did you flash it?
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hammerhead-lmy47d-factory-6c1ad81e.tgz and hammerhead-lmy47i-factory-df127988.tgz
both are 5.1
Have you lost your imei no?
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zerosum0 said:
Have you lost your imei no?
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I don't think so, it still shows up in the phone under imei information.
flashing the 4.4 factory image to see if that helps. I will update when done.
Nope, same thing. It just says call ended after about 10 seconds.
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Have you lost your imei no?
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I think I some how messed up the radio settings I was reading on this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...t/modem-nexus-5-flashable-modems-efs-t2514095
what I'm wondering is if this is the case if there is any way to fix it or did I make a paper weight
You can never make a paperweight of this phone) Might take time but it's fixable. Going to read the link. Don't worry
BTW do a hard factory reset. I lost my SD card, camera etc. Tried all the ADB commands and a full reset solved it. Means loosing everything but I think it will do it
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I think I some how messed up the radio settings I was reading on this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...t/modem-nexus-5-flashable-modems-efs-t2514095
what I'm wondering is if this is the case if there is any way to fix it or did I make a paper weight
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Read it. When my camera went and the ADB commands went I dug a deeper and deeper hole. I changed permissions moved files. I did everything you should not. I was convinced I'd a paperweight. When you flash a rom there is an underlying system that runs the rom. A lot of crucial stuff is stored there. Thats why I say do a full reset. I'd made a real mess. I did the reset not expecting anything. I'd messed it up so much but it made it like new. I was so darn happy! Do it and get back. Gonna help in anyway I can because I know exactly how you are feeling
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Thanks a ton
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How do I do a hard factory reset?
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What custom recovery u got? If you have TWR go into it. Press advanced wipe. It will ask you to type YES. Do it.
Or in phone menu go to Backup & Reset. It's there. Good luck. Sorry for the delays but I'm in uk and my fiancée is in USA. Saturday we video Skype all day but I'll keep an eye on you
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TWRP and cm touch but right now it's stock. I looked up how to do the hard reset but I'm not home right now. I will try as soon as I'm home. Thanks
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Just had a serious argument with the gf. It's 1.15 am here. I text her and in couple of hours she's gonna phone so we can sleep with voip open and a bud in. God she snores like a heffa) Oh another thing if factory reset won't do it, and I expect it to. Flash a radio file. Any will work. A lot say that the kitkat are still the best but I like the new one
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Just had a serious argument with the gf. It's 1.15 am here. I text her and in couple of hours she's gonna phone so we can sleep with voip open and a bud in. God she snores like a heffa) Oh another thing if factory reset won't do it, and I expect it to. Flash a radio file. Any will work. A lot say that the kitkat are still the best but I like the new one
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Well, I did the factory reset and flashed a new radio still no good. I found out that LG will still warranty the phone if it's all stock. So I think that's what I'm going to do. Thanks for all the help.