yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
CWM is a "custom recovery" and is used for making backups of your current setup (aka:nandroids) and restoring backups... Also flashing roms, kernels, themes...etc... It is your phones manual system restore.. I guess you could call it that.. :) and installer..(Odin is also a system restore, and installer that works from your pc..) ROM manager is an app that works together with cwm. Helps it out.. Makes things simpler...does other extra things too.... I never used it alot.. No clue about the other questions. I didn't use a toolkit to root my Gnex.. If your goal is to use setcpu then you should have cwm (or another custom recovery, I use team win recovery project) so you can use a custom kernel and control your cpu frequencies.. A custom kernel allows you to make your phone go at whatever speed you want it to..(tweak voltages..save battery, make your phone faster.. etc) Just find the kernel that is right for you and your device, & setup.. There is alot of reading required for this deal. I never install anything without reading up on it first...read the op, (original post) read forum... Seems what people say about it.....then conduct your own experiments... CyanogenMod is a development team that is bad ass!!! The dev who made cwm & the rom manager app (and other awesome stuff, any kernel.. more.. ) is a member of CM. He goes by the name, Koush. You can check CM stats online. They have the highest download rate of all.. They make roms and make them usable on just about all devices!! Some of the roms you see here on xda are derived from CM. (cherry picked, is one of the terms.. Or CM9 based) .. Lots to read. I do not know everything or even alot.. But I'm learning at a slow rate. :D Hope that helped some. Sorry I couldn't answer all your questions. Have a good one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axne1:
You just did a bunch of noobs a great service! :beer:

I'm not one of them. But I can appreciate the knowledge you just kicked down.

sent from a Android device :)

I'm always on!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prag16:
I have a GSM galaxy nexus; I went through all the steps for unlocking and rooting (apparently) successfully twice. But I'm not rooted. su can't obtain root rights and no other apps can gain root privileges.

I went through the entire process. When I get to "Final stages..." I install ROM Manager is prescribed but when I try to flash recovery from that app, it says it fails to execute privileged commands. The su app and titanium backup among others also say they cannot obtain root access.

Is there something simple I'm missing?

The only part I wasn't 100% clear on is the part where it tells you to "back out of recovery and reboot" after installing su.zip. There doesn't seem to be a way to "back out of recovery" so I used the reboot system option within CWM. Is this incorrect?

Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

EDIT: It seems like a few other people are having the same problem I am, but no answers yet.. Is 4.0.4 OS relatively new? Could there be something in 4.0.4 that broke this rooting process somehow? Doesn't SEEM like that should've been possible but who knows, I'm just throwing it out there.

---------- Post added at 02:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:44 PM ----------

Ah, I have found the answer.

It WAS a 4.0.4 issue apparently. There is an updated su.zip which can be obtained here http://www.mediafire.com/?4gfmc3w2fyx4oe8.

After a failed rooting attempt, you can copy that zip to your device, then use the toolkit to reboot into recovery, and then install that zip. After rebooting you should be all set (at least I was).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RevUnix:
Please make for Mac :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pandit1975:
Download is not working; it is timing out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
Try this link

Download Link / Mirror Link

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WugFresh:
Here's another one. The admins at softpedia tested my software and hit me up with this link.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Phone-Tools/Others/Galaxy-Nexus-Root-Toolkit.shtml

{{ WugFresh }}
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trevormalachi:
I can not get the drivers to work right. Any tips
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
Try this

http://thesuperusersguide.weebly.com/wugfreshs-toolkit-method.html

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sensei_renegade:
Hi.. Just want to ask if this will Unlock my phone so I can use different simcards on it?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djabby:
Don't think so. It should give you the ability to to that. If I'm not mistaken
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] timmiej93:
Allright so I've got a little problem with the Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit.

I start the program as administrator

I disconnect my phone

I click Drivers

I get this message: (Picture beneath this list) Translation: SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phone is already installed. Do you wish to continue the installation?

I decided to click no.

After doing this, the program just jams. I can't even shut it down anymore the normal way, I have to use task manager.

So after getting this problem I decided to have the program install the drivers over again. Same problem, program just jams. Also I never got the message to hook up my phone.

Hopefully somebody knows a fix.

Tim
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
You need to uninstall all conflicting drivers before running the toolkit.

Follow the steps under driver troubleshooting here

http://thesuperusersguide.weebly.com/wugfreshs-toolkit-method.html

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] timmiej93:
Hmm, well thank you for the link my friend, but with USBDeview I'm not 100% sure which drivers I should remove and which not. I removed all with Samsung, Galaxy Nexus, HTC, or Motorola somehwere in the description or name, but I still get the same error message. I'm about to try the second troubleshooting method, but since that's a lot more work, I would like to know for sure I deleted all the correct drivers.

EDIT

Even nicer...

When using the 2nd troubleshooting, I get to these steps:

5. A USB Driver Installation window will pop up

--1. Make sure the phone has USB debugging turned on

----1. Go To Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging

--2. Connect phone to the Computer with the USB cable

----1. If it’s a desktop computer use a USB port on the back

--3. Click OK

--4. If any autoplay windows pop up, close them

I get to step 3, but when I click OK I get this warning telling me no android phone was found and I have to check again.

- Yes, I am sure my USB Debugging is turned on.

- Yes, I followed the steps exactly

I seriously don't have a clue what I'm doing wrong.

Help would be very much appreciated.

EDIT

Another update!!

After switching back and forth between my laptop and desktop PC, my phone did indeed unlock! I'm about to try rooting it, I'll keep you updated.

EDIT

Last edit for now haha, it worked!

At the moment I'm backing up via Rom manager, after that I'm going to make my phone as it was again, which could take a while ;).

Thank you for your help everybody :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ignign0kt:
Just tried using this on my GSM nexus

I unlocked it, and then flashed su.zip

SU is installed, but nothing, including SU has root access, nor prompts for access
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
It sounds like you had already upgraded to 4.0.4 before you rooted.

You just need to flash the new su.zip Follow the steps under troubleshooting here

http://thesuperusersguide.weebly.com/wugfreshs-toolkit-method.html

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afraaa:
i have my bootloader unlocked without even i do it . i installed 4.0.4 with odin method and now it is unlocked .. i am eagerly wait for help about :

in the movie( unlocker site ) he checked boot temporary , and in site guide picture he checked permanent , which one should be done ?

i have unlocked my phone accidentially using odin method(isntalling 4.0.4) and after install that i have my phone unlocked .

i installed driver and then first time it copies su.zip on my phone its done successfully and my phone booting on fastboot , but then in next level (that my phone is on fast boot ) it doesnt show my device serial number and can proceed ./

is it because i didnt unlocked it by this toolkit , or there is universal unlock for galaxy nexus ! appreciate if u help
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
There are really only two stumbling blocks you can run into with this toolkit. The first is an issue with the fastboot drivers, and the second is if you have upgraded to 4.0.4 and need the updated su.zip.

It sounds like you have an issue with the fastboot drivers. Thats why the computer will not recognize the phone when its in fastboot.

I have detailed instructions on how to troubleshoot the driver issues here

http://thesuperusersguide.weebly.com/wugfreshs-toolkit-method.html

Once you have the driver issues worked out and you are able to root, you will need to use the new su.zip to obtain root. The intructions for that are also posted in the link above.

Hope it helps :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afraaa:
thank u so much i will give it shot ,,, can i proceed root method mannually with install from zip that u gave instruction there ?

and after did this , i should delete or rename some file to use permanent CWM yeah ? if yes can u give me how shall i do it mannually ?

---------- Post added at 05:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:00 PM ----------

thank u so much i will give it shot ,,, can i proceed root method mannually with install from zip that u gave instruction there ?

and after did this , i should delete or rename some file to use permanent CWM yeah ? if yes can u give me how shall i do it mannually ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jschramm97:
Nevermind, i found this on WugFresh's site: SPRINT USERS: This toolkit does not currently support the Sprint version.

I'll wait for an update!

----

I know it says CDMA/LTE, but will this root method work for the Sprint GNex? I came from the EVO 4G and already miss my Root access. Thanks and sorry for question, i just wanted to make sure before I brick my phone. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DatDude123:
+1 sameboat.com lol. I received it but haven't even powered it up yet. Still rockin Evo.

D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afraaa:
can i proceed root method mannually with install from zip that u gave instruction there ?

i mean not with s tool kit method ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
yes you can
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] denpad2010:
Does it work on 4.0.4? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afraaa:
thank u so much for answering all this question ,,, i couldnt get fixedd it and want to do it mannually but again i have problem with this part :

Use the Volume Up and Volume Down to scroll and the Power button to select

Flash the updated su.zip

Select “Install zip from sdcard”

Select “choose zip from sdcard”

instead of install zip from sdcard, in my recovery mode that named "andoid system recovery <3e>"

there is apply update from cache !

and when i go into it there isnt any file i can update . cuz it doesnt browese sd card , just browse cache in the android system folder (folder before sdcard as u know )

how should i install or flash SU.zip and CWM ... i dont know how i should say thanks to your guys
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zolah:
Does this work with IMM76I 4.0.4?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afraaa:
:( still waiting for an answer
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
Manually flash clockwork mod then flash the su.zip. it should be pretty straight forward

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afraaa:
found it ... my problem was driver in installing sdk on my pc ... i solved it , thank u
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bobsbbq:
I have a New GSM Nexus USA version from google Play with IMM76I 4.0.4 on it now and everything is stock. Can I use the Tool kit to unlock and root? Will I have to do anything different from normal?

Also what is the differences between this tool kit and the one stickied in this section?

I just want to know what I'm getting into before I start. I read every page and no mention of any users with the US GSM version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afraaa:
different between this method and other rather manual way is nothing , just in this method u dont need to isntall sdk and set adb to command your galaxy nexus

but in manual u should do all (but in mannual u aware of every command u say and if u stuck in one step u know what are u looking at to ask about problem ! ) this is safe but SU(superuser) dont work on my G nexus on IMM76I 4.0.4 , i used other method to completely root .. (manually)

this app works fine if u dont have driver problem . but if u have then i guess i have the key ! cuz after two week search across the web i finnaly rooted my damn G nexus ,

---------------

and about what are u doing with this toolkit is : fastboot is something Gnexus using for flashing apps on your phone like clockworkmode , but g nexus recovery mod has not install from zip due to security ,

so u cant install any zip file(update file or superuser or cwm )

then u should unlock bootloader first and then isntall clockwork mod to able install from zip and then flash superuser to root ...

if u have question and i didnt answer alert me in pm im checking pm every day
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Parodontose:
4.0.4 just root

I already have 4.0.4 installed on my Nexus and just want root, nothing more.

Can I download the new su.zip and put it inside the "data" dir?

I only want to root my phone to use some advanced networking tools but otherwise want to keep the stock ICS. Is OTA upgrade of the stock OS still working with the phone rooted? I guess this question is answered somewhere, but I cannot find it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afraaa:
yes , if u unlocked your bootloader , diid u ?

u can use stock with root , but maybe u will have problem like mine after being rooted . mine crashed in browser and gprs didnt worked properly no more

but it isnt problem about stock and MoDaCo Custom ROM ! or other reliable cusom roms . u know why ? cuz this guys use stock rom and make it even better ,

i am now on third modaco version , every thing works awesome without crashing or other previous problem on my stock 4.0.4 . after i have been rooted my phone

i assure u .
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] simonkingit:
Hi

I have a locked Verizon phone. I am now in South Africa and I've found out that my phone will not work on any or their network carriers.

If I root my Samsung Galaxy will the root allow me to use one of their local carriers, like Vodacom or MTN?

Many Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stranostrano:
[solved su issue]

hi all,

I've found a problem with this release and Android updated to 4.0.4 and su app. I've found a workaround for a gsm (I think it will work with CDMA).

After install the Wugfresh Galaxy Nexus toolkit v1.3, navigate to c:/Wugs_GnexRootToolkit/data/ folder and replace the default su.zip with the one downloaded from https://www.box.com/s/jvcf196j7x8f8vrc9cyt.

After that follow the normal instruction of the toolkit and all goes fine.

Tried in mine and finally RomManager ask me for su permission on installing CWM

Hope it help

have fun ..always!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WugFresh:
Version 1.4 is done! http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/gnex-root-toolkit/

{{ WugFresh }}
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
Updated OP!!!!

Sprint model is now included! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fushla:
does it include the fixed SU? ^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WugFresh:
Yeah. I should have pushed an update with that a long time ago.

This version will have no problem rooting any version of android.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shahrukhraza:
the first link is the help file and the mirror is overloaded with downloads...can someone please fix the first link?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
Download links are fixed :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Hi there,

I successfully used this tool yesterday, and managed to unlock and root my nexus.

Today though, I've noticed that there are now some files on the SD card that I can't delete (some left over from an uninstalled app) and when using the camera, the pictures ARE NOT SAVED!!

Anyone else encountered this?

If so, what's the workaround/solution?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] geronemo:
Hi,

I have Verizon GNex.

I used GnexRootToolkit.v1.3.sfx to unlock my device, than ran CWM.

Now i am unable to install the Update IMM76K.

I currently have:

4.0.2

Build: ICL53F

Kernel: 3.0.8-gaaa2611

Should i just take the phone to verizon and will they take care of it?

Or will my warranty get busted coz i did this?

Also all i want is to install the update and have my phone unlocked so i can run stuff like superuser etc.

Thanks for the help :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shahrukhraza:
thanks! i successfully rooted my device!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WugFresh:
Why would you take the phone to Verizon? Nothing is wrong with your device. If you wan't to take the OTA update, then you need the stock recovery. Restore the stock recovery with v1.4 toolkit. Or you can flash the update.zip with CWM. Since it sounds like you are already rooted and running stock 4.0.2, you can follow these instructions in the FAQ of my help file starting at step 4. http://wugfresh.com/Help/scr/Upgrade_to_4.0.4_on_Verizon.htm

Please refer to the help file to learn about the features: http://wugfresh.com/Help/

{{ WugFresh }}
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Myster:
Hi

Thanks for this fantastic tool !! .

I gave it a try , it seems not to be able function 100% (e.g restore original firmware ) if the program installation path is other than default

I have a win7 machine and installed application in c:\program files\Wugs_GnexRootToolkit instead the default c:\Wugs_GnexRootToolkit.v1.4

Kept failing until removed and reinstalled with default settings

Thanks again
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] landstander:
It was most likely due to the space in the directory path (c:\program files). The initial installation screen explicitly warns against this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WugFresh:
+1, Thank you.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fushla:
One question.. can I use this for upgrading to the upcoming Jelly Bean when I'm 100% Stock + locked? (With flash stock option/other) Or does the bootloader have to be unlocked to interact with my phone?

A question that I ask myself for weeks now :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cubensis2k:
I would like to know if this can be used to take my GSM Nexus back to ICS, or root the JB version of CWM rom. I downloaded the CWM JB rom, but I didn't know it wasn't rooted. I want root. Can I use this tool to root JB?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ikghassassin:
thank you so much for this
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mimic1011:
look great so far. if i dont have any issues in two weeks ill donate
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] happybabyhippo:
Mac version?!? :)

any chance this could get ported for the mac users?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wanderermy:
Does this work for JB GNex ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
MESSAGE FROM WUGFRESH:

You can use my toolkit to unlock and.. Then flash a JB zip. Once you are on JB just select "custom ROM" in model type, and everything should still work. I would advise just flashing a pre-rooted JB zip. Official JB support is coming in v1.5, but for now the toolkit still does work, it just doesn't have the option to select JB as your model type now.

{{ WugFresh }}

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] system60:
This worked perfectly, oddly though when it unlocked the phone it didn't wipe it.

Will be sending donation
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
Did you buy your Gnex through the Play Store? It has been reported that they don't wipe when unlocking.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] system60:
yep
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FingerMove:
I have some questions:

I installed every driver trough the Full Driver Installation Guide, is it necessary for the "Reboot Device" button to work?

My Galaxy Nexus is listed as fastboot device, but it only restarts when I'm pressing the power button alternatively.

I read somewhere that the Galaxy Nexus is nearly unbrickable, so are my chances to open the bootloader and root it like 99%?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ace-user:
hi guys...i'm new to the nexus and i wan to root my phone...will the backup function is this toolkit backup all my data including song,movies,games data,contacts and messages?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
No, you need to backup your sdcard to the computer, and I highly recommend syncing your contacts with your Google account.

The backup feature will backup your apps so you don't have to download them all again after unlocking the bootloader

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ace-user:
so it will still backup my games but not my media,messages and contacts...am i right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FingerMove:
Pictures, videos and other stuff has to be copied on your PC, the backup saves all Apps as far as I know. Messages can be backed up with SMS Backup & Restore and your contacts can be synchronized with Google. Just go to your contacts -> menu button -> accounts -> Google and just check if your contacts are marked and synchronized. If you want to be safe just mark, demark and mark your contacts and they sould be at least now synchronized to the Google servers :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alphinux:
Hi,

I've been trying to root in different ways my GN without success for over a week. It's an Unlocked GSM GN. Android 4.0.4 Build number IMM76I, Bootloader version - PRIMELA03

I did research on my problems but every solution is for a GN that is rooted already.

To start with when I turned it on about 2 weeks ago for the first time I got an OTA update and updated. When it restarted I had the open android laying on it's back with an exclamation mark. I restarted and all fine.

Since it's already unlocked I skipped the unlock step.

When I choose Root the GN shows on boot mode a "FASTBOOT STATUS - FAILInvalid command" then when it restarts normally (because either it stayed too long on fastboot or manually) I get the following:

Booting your Galaxy Nexus...
-----------------------------------------
remounting...
adb cannot run as root in production builds
remount failed: Operation not permitted

pushing su binary...
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system

pushing Superuser.apk...
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file system

setting file permissions...
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/app/Superuser.apk: No such file or directory

done...

Then again goes into fastboot mode an I get

Flashing ClockworkMod custom recovery...
----------------------------------------
sending 'recovery' (5684 KB)... FAILED (remote: Invalid Command) finished. total time: 0.000s

At the end no root obviously.

I though maybe I should start "unlocking" it. Still no go. I get a "FASTBOOT STATUS - FAILAlready Unlocked"

So, any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cole_himself:
My suggestion would be a fresh wipe to stock and then starting over. Make sure you have proper drivers installed and you should be set.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kwoodall:
I have a Gnex fresh from the Play store (got it hours before the temp. sales ban) and am trying to use the toolkit here. When I get to the Full Driver Installation Guide and select Automatic the cmd windows opens briefly and reports:

'pnputil' not recognized as an external or internal command, operable program, etc...

Manual installation of drivers also fails.

I'm on Windows 7. Play store Gnex w/4.04

Thanks!

Kermit Woodall
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] system60:
Are you using the cable that came with it? I had the same issue but was able to do it manually with the cable that came with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kwoodall:
Installed the universal drivers here and all worked.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1379875

Kermit Woodall
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] julian.kueh:
I've installed stock jellybean JRN84D and lost root, SU etc. Can I use this toolkit to root and install CWM?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cole_himself:
Yes you can. Change your device to 'custom' and you can root it just fine. Or temporarily flash CWM and install a superSU fix. I tried the latter and it worked for me.