[Q] Android update for custom ROM's. - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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

Lethargy said:
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.

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[Q] Will rooted/flashed/ROM'd devices receive the new ICS update over the air?

Hey guys
My Nexus S is currently flashed with [CM7.1.0.1-N229] -=Nexus MV 10.19B=- |Fast&Stable|Ezekeel's Mod|Matr1x 9.0|
With the announcement by Google advising that all Nexus S devices will receive the ICS update, is there anything I need to do to my phone to receive this firmware update?
Do I need to restore back to default ROM etc, or can I leave as is?
Thanks for your help
Quentin
You won't receive the OTA, you need to be running stock for that.
Changes are that once the source is released someone will create an AOSP ROM faster than the OTA will reach you, so you could just flash that?
Greetz
don't worry
CM7 and other group will have ICS based-on ROM
so , only thing you may worry is how long you gonna wait
beside , you always can flash ICS stock ROM if you don't wanna wait anymore , don't you think ?
anyone have any idea on when the ICS update will come to NS4G?
neo_x22000 said:
anyone have any idea on when the ICS update will come to NS4G?
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Ask Santa Clause.
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Rem3Dy said:
Ask Santa Clause.
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right
pretty sure that's our christimas gift for this year , XD
frutelaken said:
You won't receive the OTA, you need to be running stock for that.
Changes are that once the source is released someone will create an AOSP ROM faster than the OTA will reach you, so you could just flash that?
Greetz
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what if my phone is rooted then i have backup of my stock rom. does my stock rom receives ota update? what do you think so?
You should receive an OTA if you restore the stock image and one is available.
Would you need the stock recovery if you do receive the ota?
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Rooting is required to Install ICS..?
Hi.
Can I install ICS without rooting my phone...? My phone is unlocked...
Thanks
You will NOT receive an OTA update unless you're running Android on a stock unrooted device. The only way you will run Ice Cream Sandwich is if you find an ICS ROM but most of them are in alpha stages, meaning not suitable for daily use.
mixtapes08 said:
what if my phone is rooted then i have backup of my stock rom. does my stock rom receives ota update? what do you think so?
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I literally ROFL'ed
iluvpancak3s said:
You will NOT receive an OTA update unless you're running Android on a stock unrooted device. The only way you will run Ice Cream Sandwich is if you find an ICS ROM but most of them are in alpha stages, meaning not suitable for daily use.
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You'll receive the OTA on a stock rooted rom as well, just like every other OTA.
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mikel719 said:
Would you need the stock recovery if you do receive the ota?
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Unlikely. Most OTAs do not do an assert on recovery and flash without any issue with CWM. If you've modified anything it does assert though it will fail.
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krohnjw said:
You'll receive the OTA on a stock rooted rom as well, just like every other OTA.
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It won't install though so you still won't be able to OTA ICS.
neo_x22000 said:
anyone have any idea on when the ICS update will come to NS4G?
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A few weeks after the release of the Galaxy Nexus.
063_XOBX said:
It won't install though so you still won't be able to OTA ICS.
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Why wouldn't it? Every other OTA has had no problem installing through CWM on a rooted stock system. Unless this OTA decides to assert recovery for some reason (the only reason it would fail as it would then be trying to patch recovery).

What to do after Update

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.
Google Nexus 5 > Nexus 5 General > [INFO] Nexus 5 OTA Help-Desk

[Q] JB 4.3

My razr HD is JB 4.1.2. Is there any way to upgrade it to JB 4.3.1 ?
Thanks.
No, because this phone never got 4.3. You can update to 4.4, though.
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RikRong said:
No, because this phone never got 4.3. You can update to 4.4, though.
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Yes he can if he goes with CM10.2
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palmbeach05 said:
Yes he can if he goes with CM10.2
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I'm talking official, here. I would assume he is too, since he's asking about an update, not asking about flashing a ROM.
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RikRong said:
I'm talking official, here. I would assume he is too, since he's asking about an update, not asking about flashing a ROM.
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Official as in from Moto, yes, you are right. But there are official CM10.2 builds out there.
since the op doesnt seem to want to weigh in on exactly what or why he wanted that particular build, this debate is more or less pointless.
there is no "official" 4.3, so rick is correct.
but there is a official cm 4.3 so palm is correct.
stock is stock, generally referred to as official.
a custom rom is a custom rom, official only means it was made by the cm team, nothing more, and should not be confused with an official rom as made by the manufacturer.
everybody is right, end of story
bweN diorD said:
since the op doesnt seem to want to weigh in on exactly what or why he wanted that particular build, this debate is more or less pointless.
there is no "official" 4.3, so rick is correct.
but there is a official cm 4.3 so palm is correct.
stock is stock, generally referred to as official.
a custom rom is a custom rom, official only means it was made by the cm team, nothing more, and should not be confused with an official rom as made by the manufacturer.
everybody is right, end of story
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Sorry for the confusion. I was asking about custom rom. I did not get email notification of any responses to this thread. So I did know that many members had provided their suggestions.
Thanks,
Ching-Ho Cheng
lcc014 said:
Sorry for the confusion. I was asking about custom rom. I did not get email notification of any responses to this thread. So I did know that many members had provided their suggestions.
Thanks,
Ching-Ho Cheng
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No problem. Latest 4.3 that i was able to find was the one for photon. Its on their cm page as a nightly from early feb 2014. You may have to change the dpi, but it does work.
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Updates while on custom kernel?

Ok, so I'm no stranger to modding and XDA but every phone I've always had I always flashed custom Roms immediately so I'm not sure how it works on stocks. I'm rooted with unlocked bootloader on the stock ROM with Franco's kernel. Can I install system updates or is it best to do that on stock kernel and does being rooted with unlocked boot loader affect it? Thanks for any help.
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The OTA should contain the stock kernel, so you would just need to flash the custom one afterwards. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't see why it should be different from what I said...
bradipovsky said:
The OTA should contain the stock kernel, so you would just need to flash the custom one afterwards. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't see why it should be different from what I said...
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I'm on a custom kernel now, wasn't sure if I can do an ota on a custom kernel or not.
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C-4Nati said:
I'm on a custom kernel now, wasn't sure if I can do an ota on a custom kernel or not.
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Sorry, I wasn't clear: most likely the OTA itself contains the stock kernel, therefore it installs it instead of whatever you already have. After the OTA you should just have to (re-)flash your custom one back and be good to go.
C-4Nati said:
I'm on a custom kernel now, wasn't sure if I can do an ota on a custom kernel or not.
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worse case scenario you can flash an update zip but like previously mentioned the kernel is not what generally causes the issue but the recovery. I do not think you will have an issue but hey there are some nice custom roms out there with options give one a shot. Just nandroid you current setup
Remember custom roms are running 4.4.4
playya said:
worse case scenario you can flash an update zip but like previously mentioned the kernel is not what generally causes the issue but the recovery. I do not think you will have an issue but hey there are some nice custom roms out there with options give one a shot. Just nandroid you current setup
Remember custom roms are running 4.4.4
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Yeah I know, I always use custom Roms cause I generally have phones that have some OEM ui plastered on so since this is already close to stock I'm going to ride it out and see how CM does updating for a bit. Especially since they promised L within 3 months after it's release.
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C-4Nati said:
Yeah I know, I always use custom Roms cause I generally have phones that have some OEM ui plastered on so since this is already close to stock I'm going to ride it out and see how CM does updating for a bit. Especially since they promised L within 3 months after it's release.
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I hear ya but they working on a Android L rom in development now just so you know... I ran the version for my N4 and it is a lovely OS :good:

Benefits of flashing stock 4.4.4 rom

Hello,
I am currently running SlimKat stable build 7 with elemental x. My nexus 5 has been unlocked, rooted and been running custom roms since 4.4.1. I have flashed the 4.4.4. Radio recently and it's been working good.
Will i benefit from flashing a stock Rom apart from the Radio?? Will flashing stock fix any bugs I might have even though I'v e been running SlimKat with no problems at all.
Thanks.
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Mojar7070 said:
Hello,
I am currently running SlimKat stable build 7 with elemental x. My nexus 5 has been unlocked, rooted and been running custom roms since 4.4.1. I have flashed the 4.4.4. Radio recently and it's been working good.
Will i benefit from flashing a stock Rom apart from the Radio?? Will flashing stock fix any bugs I might have even though I'v e been running SlimKat with no problems at all.
Thanks.
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If slimkat is running without problems why flash stock?
The old saying don't fix what isn't broken:good:
Mojar7070 said:
Hello,
I am currently running SlimKat stable build 7 with elemental x. My nexus 5 has been unlocked, rooted and been running custom roms since 4.4.1. I have flashed the 4.4.4. Radio recently and it's been working good.
Will i benefit from flashing a stock Rom apart from the Radio?? Will flashing stock fix any bugs I might have even though I'v e been running SlimKat with no problems at all.
Thanks.
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I must admit I simply don't understand what you're getting at here. You say Slimkat is running good, why change it? If you go to stock you'll lose features. Most ROMs are about as stable as stock by now anyways.
and radios and roms are completely unrelated. you can flash whatever custom rom, none of them include radios. radios are a separate flash.
Very true. SlimKat at has been really stable for me. Its more of planning for the next Android OS release. Maybe something I'm not seeing or experiencing but might cause problems later on.
Thanks.
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simms22 said:
and radios and roms are completely unrelated. you can flash whatever custom rom, none of them include radios. radios are a separate flash.
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This is my point exactly, even though I flashed the radio, it doesn't apply to the Rom and it's features.
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TheLastSidekick said:
I must admit I simply don't understand what you're getting at here. You say Slimkat is running good, why change it? If you go to stock you'll lose features. Most ROMs are about as stable as stock by now anyways.
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I understand I'll lose the features, but maybe there are certain "codes" that the stock Rom has and custom does not.
You are right though, most custom roms are very stable already.
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Mojar7070 said:
I understand I'll lose the features, but maybe there are certain "codes" that the stock Rom has and custom does not.
You are right though, most custom roms are very stable already.
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As far as I know, there's no good reason to return to stock. People still on stock generally have had problems in the past with other ROMs and prefer the guaranteed stability of stock. I know Franco one of our kernel developers uses stock with his kernels and his reason given was because it's the only ROM that can support everyone the way he intended and guarantees it works properly.
Mojar7070 said:
I understand I'll lose the features, but maybe there are certain "codes" that the stock Rom has and custom does not.
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If you don't know what these "codes" are or how they affect your experience then they should be irrelevant to you.
Wakamatsu said:
If you don't know what these "codes" are or how they affect your experience then they should be irrelevant to you.
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Sounds like a plan. Thanks.
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TheLastSidekick said:
As far as I know, there's no good reason to return to stock. People still on stock generally have had problems in the past with other ROMs and prefer the guaranteed stability of stock.
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This is why I am on stock. Seems like everytime I go with a custom ROM I eventually end up getting annoying system UI FCs. Very rarely ever get it on stock. Would love to ask what ROMs are the most stable so I can experiment, but alas that's not allowed so I'll stick with stock, but rooted.
scottharris4 said:
This is why I am on stock. Seems like everytime I go with a custom ROM I eventually end up getting annoying system UI FCs. Very rarely ever get it on stock.
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I too experienced this. Until I discovered Rastakat and for some reason, never had any weird problems after that.
TheLastSidekick said:
I too experienced this. Until I discovered Rastakat and for some reason, never had any weird problems after that.
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What is Rastakat?
scottharris4 said:
What is Rastakat?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541185
[ROM] RASTAKAT [Android 4.4.4_r1 KTU84P] [PRODUCT_DEVICE := hammerhead] + Vanilla
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scottharris4 said:
What is Rastakat?
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A custom ROM in Original Development.
TheLastSidekick said:
I too experienced this. Until I discovered Rastakat and for some reason, never had any weird problems after that.
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Never had one that wasn't my own doing.
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rootSU said:
Never had one that wasn't my own doing.
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I mean it very well could be my own doing, but the same things I generally did on other ROMs that produced some errors didn't on Rastakat. I guess everyone finds their true ROM in the end, lol.
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I mean it very well could be my own doing, but the same things I generally did on other ROMs that produced some errors didn't on Rastakat. I guess everyone finds their true ROM in the end, lol.
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I'm not familiar with Rastakat, so how is their history with ROM development? I ask because I don't want to flash it and then before long they just stop official development (like what happened with CyanogenMod on my Moto G).
scottharris4 said:
I'm not familiar with Rastakat, so how is their history with ROM development? I ask because I don't want to flash it and then before long they just stop official development (like what happened with CyanogenMod on my Moto G).
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I guess the only way to describe is to see for yourself. Go check out the thread. All of the users there constantly help each other.
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I guess the only way to describe is to see for yourself. Go check out the thread. All of the users there constantly help each other.
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hi i am new to nexus 5 , just wanted to know what is the build date on the offical stock kernel 4.4.4.,mine is mon-mar- 17/ 15.16.36 PDT 2014, could you please tell me if i am on the right version build date , regards joe,

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