yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techbeck:
So the update.zip needs to be in the cache folder and then you can apply via stock recovery?

I was already rooted so had stock recovery, fast booted in to CWM, and then flashed the update.zip. Just making sure I have the easiest method for my friend since he is not rooted yet.

EDIT: Screw it...just going to tell him to unlock/root using the Toolkit and then show him how I applied the update. Easiest that way and its easy enough to be rooted.

This is what I did to root and what I emailed my friend....

Made sure I as on stock 4.0.2 with stock recovery. Then....

Rooted/unlocked my phone using the Galaxy Nexus Tookit

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1400871

Then I went here to apply the update...

http://www.androidauthority.com/ver...id-4-0-4-update-unofficially-available-50690/

The link to Clockworkmod it tells you to download and use to apply the update didnt work for me. I had to use this .IMG file instead...

http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-toro.img

That was it. Worked fine and in 10 minutes I was on 4.0.4.

You will lose root once you apply the 4.0.4 update. Download/flash this ZIP file in CWM and you will get root again.

http://www.box.com/s/jvcf196j7x8f8vrc9cyt
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RickROM:
Finally got tired of 4.0.2, so I decided to unlock my bootloader today and install 4.0.4. Runs very well so far. No issues to report here. Recent apps opens a lot quicker and everything feels faster.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] momomok:
Wish Google could push the source of 4.0.4 to AOSP asap...

really love to see some 4.0.4 custom ROM... :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techbeck:
Nevermind...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sblantipodi:
Is there a firmware for the gsm.version?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techbeck:
Nope, just for CDMA right now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdatastic:
This looks exactly the same as the app on my Nexus S I9023 with 4.0.3. My version is 1.3.04(PROD).

What version is on ICS 4.0.4?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] momomok:
is the bug of ringtone being played once fixed?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edved:
Camera...

I've yet to see anyone comment on the camera...has anyone noticed a difference? An improvement.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt30:
It starts up faster. Also, it beeps when you have a focus lock. Quality wise it is the same.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Santeno:
Increased volume was mentioned. Does that include the speaker phone volume? The current max levels on the speaker phone are atrocious, rendering the device virtually useless for navigation.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Not sure that was a bug. If you use ogg which is what it was designed for, it was a non-issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
4.0.4 Also fixed music

The music app (and all other 3rd party music apps) could not play 256 or 320 or VBR kbps mp3 files with the screen turned off. The music would skip and stutter. This affected all gnex devices, and has been totally fixed in 4.0.4.

(It was not fixed in 4.0.3 however). Yay!:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] quick_:
Curious about this too...

If the list of changes are true... this is a huge update compared to 4.0.2! Come on Google we want this on the GSM version asap!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Roland Stone:
Last night I checked for the "high bit rate streaming music stutters and glitches when screen goes dark" bug. Its still there, but I think its not as bad as before. I could hear little burps about once every 3-5 minutes and they were brief enough that many people may not notice. Still unacceptable in my book, but probably as good as its going to get. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Thats a bummer. I didn't try it for an extended period just a couple minutes. The highest bit rate i'm trying is 320kbps mp3 files though, no other file types...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jiwengang:
I am using this update now. Reporting 1 much much stronger 4G signal. 2 faster and more silky in general . 3 GPS is working great ,even give me an indoor lock in 10 secs . 4 battery is improved . I am using extended battery and now it is my 13th hour and 40%:left only 1 hour screen time though but still noticeable improvement . The bug I observed before that Google backup wake lock is fixed (maybe it was not a bug to others)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Roland Stone:
Not "totally" fixed but definitely improved. I can still hear a brief stutter/glitch about once every 3 or 4 minutes while streaming lengthy songs with the screen dark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] youngzayiles:
Does anybody know if the update fixes the keyboard lag in landscape mode

From the best android phone PERIOD. Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hondaboi20002:
I'm on 4.0.3 now and rooted...Should I just do a factory reset back to stock and then flash to 4.0.4? Many thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GeLopez:
i dont seee any changes to the news and weather ui, can anyone point them out for me please?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt30:
If you describe the problem I can test it.

Sent via Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] patt2k:
+1 in landscape mode when you write a text messege , press send, and quickly press home button i bet many people do that the keyboard lags and you can see it on homescreen for few seconds (i had it on 4.0.4 , i moved to gummynex and still there)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt30:
There is an ICS themed blue bar under the current active category (e.g. weather, us, sports)

Sent via Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt30:
Stock app or Google voice?

Sent via Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kangxi:
Yes. That's the only way. Or flash a 4.0.4 rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] supernova_00:
Speaker volume is definitely louder and picture quality is still crappy.

One change I notice is that the contact list in dialer now shows all numbers for a contact, used to show just one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gatortuba:
I can get root back.

I installed the clockwork recovery and su.zip but root does not work.

Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt30:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1483836
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] midnightd:
I don't know if anyone mention this or not... but the calendar widget now shows events marked "All day".
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gatortuba:
Thanks, that fixed it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gwhitevt:
I am on the fence about installing this, although I would really like to, I am worried it will affect future official updates, or break some apps that require DRM.

Does anyone know, will installing this break any of the main stream apps? I rooted my fascinate, then un-rooted it, but I could no longer rent movies from the android market because it still considered it rooted.

does anyone know if unlocking the boot loader will block future official updates?

thanks.

Signed

G-"chicken-to-root"-W
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt30:
You won't have any DRM problems nor will you break any of the google apps.

You will still get updates as long as you don't change the rom and you will still be able to install them as long as you are still on the stock recovery.

Unlocking the bootloader will not block updates but will void parts of your warranty and wipe your personal data. (Though I don't think you need to unlock to install this update).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] patt2k:
Stock sms app
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt30:
I tried it several different times and didn't notice anything. So I would say it's fixed. As soon as I hit the send button the keyboard disappeared -almost no time to hit the home button. I was doing it so fast I wasn't sure my text messages even went through (they did). I tried both short and long messages.

Seems to be fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chriv:
Will 4.0.4 Format blank NFC tags again?

If I remember, 4.0.2 could not format blank tags (to make them NDEF). Do you know if this was fixed in this 4.0.4 update (can we format blank NFC tags again)?

It's not a huge deal to me (since I just ordered some NDEF formatted tags), but I would like to know if I CAN work with the blank tags again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Fixed in 4.0.3, I believe. So it stands it would also be in 4.0.4.

That said, all my tags are formatted, so I cannot be 100% sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheLurg1687:
When does everyone think we will get this as an OTA? I keep checking and nothing. I am too lazy to do it any other way. I know I know..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gbenj:
Assuming this is the issue you're talking about. (http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/2...ce-cream-sandwich-keyboard-in-landscape-mode/)

This DOES appear fixed. I can't say for sure its 100% perfect but its nowhere near as laggy as it used to be. I never spent much time typing in landscape so this doesnt affect me too much, but good to see it fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] QuickDraw23:
I am currently running 4.0.2 with no other changes but I previously changed the recovery-from-boot file to recovery-from-boot.bak in the system folder to make CWM stick, will this cause me any problems when trying to flash the 4.0.4 update?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] compuchef2k:
I'm not too lazy, just don't want to risk loosing update-ability. Had that problem in the past with my Droid X.

I'm assuming no one knows the real release date? Or any idea if this was alpha/beta of the release?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] patt2k:
after i press send its fine but after i send and press "home" to go to home-screen it shows the keyboard for like 2 seconds which is kind of annoying
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scratch42069:
Got tired of waiting for a GSM update so I plucked the keyboard apk from 4.0.4 and am using it on 4.0.3 GSM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] khmerkid:
It was worth the upgrade from 4.0.2 to 4.0.4 and I just got Gnex 2 days ago. Loving the Gnex even more! Thx
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] deaffob:
Can anyone using 4.0.4 play PewPew for like one round? It happened to before, people saying that they don't have the multi-touch problem or CNA rom fixed the issue weren't really testing with games.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jyaif.pewpew&hl=en

PewPew is one of the games that I had to give up because of the multi-touch issue. It is free!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gbenj:
You didnt specify so I don't know if we were in the same boat or not, but I was also running stock 4.0.2. I had rooted, and had unlocked my bootloader.

The only problem I noticed was that after flashing the update (which must have replaced the original recovery-from-boot.p file) I lost CWM and Root. No big deal though, I just had to:

1) Reboot into the bootloader

2) Manually flash CWM (Which I had done before)

3) Then booted into my newly flashed CWM.

4) Flashed the new SU.zip file, which I got from this post. (http://www.droid-life.com/2012/02/06/how-to-root-android-4-0-4-on-the-galaxy-nexus/)

5) When I booted up into the OS, went ahead and renamed the recovery-from-boot.p file again (Which I had done before)

6) Went into ROM manager and flashed CWM.

I should be all set and back to my setup before the flash (upgraded to 4.0.4 obviously)

Someone feel free to correct if I neglected a step or did something wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kangxi:
More than likely, this will be the official update and will be able to receive OTA updates. Also if not, you can always install the official 4.0.4 once they release the image.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mike02z:
I just flashed the bootloader/radios on my Gummy 0.7.0 ROM and I can tell you for certain the radios are MUCH better in 4.0.4. I'm on the fringe of the Verizon LTE network. I have a Pantech USB LTE modem that will get a weak LTE signal but my SGN would never pick up 4G even sitting right next to the Pantech. I flashed the 4.04 radios and now my SGN locks into an LTE signal and speed tests between the Pantech and SGN are nearly identical. Still not great speeds, but at least consistent with the Pantech which is what I was hoping for.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TapThat:
While in the red triangle screen with the ! mark, hit the up volume and power button at the same time. There should be a directory with the update.zip. However, for some reason the update.zip file is not showing up. Mine is rooted with 4.0.2, I think for this to work you need to have an unrooted device with something lower than 4.0.2.

Can anyone verify this?

If it is rooted and you have something below 4.0.2, then you need to do something like this? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22184351&postcount=133 again, please verify.

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for some reason I can't find the /cache folder, is it a hidden folder in Windows? Or do I have to be in a different mode other than connected as a media device?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kylebarendrick:
The 4.0.2 browser included an option in labs to go full screen (eliminating the soft buttons) when browsing. I can't find this option in 4.0.4 - does anyone know if it still exists somewhere or is it gone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kangxi:
To do the stock recovery method, the file needs to be in the cache folder. To get into the cache folder, you need to be rooted. Crazy right?

Easiest way is in the OP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TapThat:
This is easier if you have a rooted stock 4.0.2:

Drop the update.zip file into your root folder

1. Download this: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager

2. Hit the "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"

3. Prompt should show up asking if it's CDMA or GSM, hit CDMA

4. Let it install

5. Then tap that "Reboot in Recovery"

6. Toggle to the "install /sdcard" and select update

7. Reboot

8. You're done
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ksizzle9:
fwiw I get 10 points no problems... bug seems to be gone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
In 4.0.4 it is still in browser, settings, labs. Two choices exist. Quick Controls and FullScreen. Check fullscreen and profit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kylebarendrick:
My experience with 4.0.4 is that fullscreen eliminates the status bar but the soft buttons remain. I wonder if it has to do with Nova launcher?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
No. Thats how it works.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mfdemicco:
Can't install. Error in CWM says Assert failed Error in /sdcard/update.zip (status7). I'm on stock 4.0.2, tuna kernel, rooted.

Is the file corrupted or do I have to go back to the stock kernel? I downloaded several times and all files had the same md5.

Edit: I installed the stock kernel, and it gets as far as writing the CDMA radio, then aborts with the same message.

Update: Finally got it to install by flashing the 4.0.4 radios first.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techbeck:
Anyone else notice a Scrapbook folder in the Gallery? Seems it cannot be removed/deleted.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] akanatrix:
That's present in my stock 4.02 installation.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Colemak:
Not sure if its already been mentioned, but in 4.0.4 I noticed a small x in the signal meter when you have no signal...I don't believe it was there before, or if it was I was never out of signal
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techbeck:
I never noticed that in stock 4.0.2

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Saw that as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] King Speedy:
For me it's from Picasaweb. I've got all my online picasa albums showing on my gallery, while I'd prefer to pick and choose which get synced. It seems that if you want to use instand upload, you have to have all your photos synced back down to your phone as well, in addition to any photos you upload from your PC.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techbeck:
Yea, it has the picasa logo on the folder. Just wish I could remove it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] King Speedy:
I deleted mine online in Picasa (picasaweb.google.com). I just wish it would let me choose which appeared on my phone. Can't seem to find a way.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dwoid:
Hello guys,

I accidentally discovered that Cisco Anyconnect works just fine on the rooted stock build without the need to flash a custom kernel with tun enabled. I was digging around why DL posted adrynalyne's su.zip when I thought the old su.zip worked fine. Turns out it only works for installed root only apps after the 4.0.4 update and won't let any other root only apps work if installed after said update. Cisco Anyconnect was my guinea pig after I installed adrynalyne's su.zip and I was able to connect to my work VPN today. Most likely the app doesn't need root anymore and Cisco would have to update it for 4.0.4 when it's officially out.

On the other hand, it seems that the softkeys and keyboard aren't as responsive as 4.0.2's. Kinda reminds me of the old days when my OG's keyboard has to be FC'd and restarted every time it's been used for a while. Has anyone else here experienced this with the stock 4.0.4 update?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techbeck:
Thank worked. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] heo_con184:
Hope the update for GSM version will come out soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Me too. Its great build and all should be able to enjoy it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sanibar1:
Weather widget

Can someone post a picture of the new weather widget UI ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] intheb0x:
To unlock the bootloader, all data must be wiped. Correct?

Ics 4.0.3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techbeck:
yup yup :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techbeck:
this what ur lookin for?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrPenguins:
Anyone had a sleep of death yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sanibar1:
The change log says that theres new UI changes to the 4.0.4 update. Can you take I picture of the app and tell me what's new?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Xephik:
Anyone notice how the status bar is thicker than normal on the lock screen? I'll attach a screenshot when I can but its so annoying
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nikulogical:
I wonder how long it'll take to be ported into a custom ROM for GSM
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] _axm_:
so i have to flash back to the stock rom before i install this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Just not going to happen. These changes are for the CDMA model. Many bugs are specific to the CDMA model, not Android as a whole.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] momomok:
It is good to know that it is still there...

time to convert the ringtone to OGG

the only way out, right? :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fahrenheit:
Thanks for the tips in this thread all. 4.0.4 is a beast! The keyboard is fast, changing orientation is fast, giddy up.

Now if djmcnz can rework his mod to remove the Google Search bar - good game.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisdogg:
Thanks for the change log. Flashing now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kesnik:
I just flashed 4.04. Jaw dropping speed difference all over the place. The browser is so much more responsive but I can't tell if it because the browser has been tweaked or because they worked on the WiFi radio. Either way web browsing on the GNex is now top notch. I'm also loving that the landscape keyboard lag is gone!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nintendolinky:
Looks like Paul over at MoDaCo is releasing the GSM version of this rom, apparently being uploaded now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kr.puneet:
i tried 4.0.1, 4.0.2 and 4.0.4. the coverage is much better on 4.0.1 than 4.0.2 and 4.0.4. i get 4g coverage on 4.0.1 at places where the other two version wont connect to 4g. also i have a better reception in 3g area and i am talking about the signal strength meter and not the bars.

And the baseband is I515.10V.EK01/I515.EK02
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edved:
Ok, I'll bite...where would I find that? I went over to MoDaCo and didn't find it. Guess I'll just have to look deeper!

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
:rolleyes:

http://android.modaco.com/topic/351...rom-for-the-galaxy-nexus-development-kitchen/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stadsport:
I'm trying to pull the Keyboard apk from 4.0.4, can anyone tell me where it is? All I can find is LatinIME.apk in /system/app but I wanted to make sure that was it before I replaced it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] heo_con184:
I wonder why Google doesn't update GSM/CDMA versions at the same time
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bazzawhite:
Fragmentation amongst the Nexii

GSM GNex (4.0.2)

Nexus S (4.0.3)

CDMA GNex (4.0.4)

So much for ICS merging tablets and phones and ending the fragmentation issues.

Sort it out Google!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Who says they aren't?

The LTE Nexus has not been updated. It was a leak.

Last time I checked, both were officially 4.0.2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joderme:
Bluetooth

Anyone had any experiences with 4.0.4 and AVRCP (more specifically car controls)?

In 4.0.2 the car controls worked wonderfully, however, it is now not working in 4.0.4. Not sure if any one else's are still working?

I know that song data is still not transferring to the stereo display, however, maybe they changed some stuff with the bluetooth stack.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] elusiveaura:
Couple questions. I was running Android Rev HD on 4.0.2 I wiped my system and all that good stuff. I was rooted and unlocked. I installed this 4.0.4 update and used CWM to do it. I flashed SU as well to gain super user access/root back. I use mybackup pro and it says it granted su permissions and I also used Voodoo OTA Root Keeper and all boxes were checked before I wiped.

First question is why does Barnacle tether tell me I dont have SU/root access when the other programs do and I flashed the SU.zip file? Is barnacle just incompatible with this? If so, what tether app do you recommend?

Second question is, is there a way to get Nova Launcher capability back? I loved the nova launcher :) Other than that, I am loving this update. Thanks to all involved for helping the community out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jsntrenkler:
I hope google pushes this to the GSM versions soon ... Looks like a great update.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] elusiveaura:
Disregard my post about nova launcher. I have it installed again, had just forgotten it. But I do still need help with the wifi tether app. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matteventu:
Is the USB Host feature (pendrive and hard disk support) factory-enabled in the stock 4.0.4 ??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiggShooter:
Anyone else having reception issues with 4.0.4??

It seems reception for me got worse!! I don't live in a 4G area (close....just a few miles away from 4G), and the 3G reception (inside my house) was always very good with 3-4 bars consistently. Now, since the 4.0.4 upgrade, my 3G reception inside the house is just 1-2 bars and sometimes drops down to NO bars.

I compared my wife's phone (Moto Droid Razr) yesterday as far as reception, while driving home and in my house. I noticed my wife's phone held 4G reception (2 bars) as we got close to home, while my phone (Galaxy Nexus) was 3G reception (4 bars).

Once at home, I once again compared reception between the phones (Moto Droid Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus). My wife's phone (Moto Droid Razr) was 3G reception with 3-4 bars. My phone (Samsung Galaxy Nexus) was 3G reception with 1-2 bars.

Prior to 4.0.4 update, the reception on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus was "spot on" (and sometimes better) with the reception on my wife's Moto Droid Razr.

Anyone else notice a degrade in reception?? I sure hope it doesn't stay this way. I know it's a leaked release and things can still be tweaked. Please feel free to chime in and offer experiences / opinions regarding this issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsekh501:
Google has said that 4.0.3 is the base that everyone working on ICS developement should work on.

These are not fragmentation.

0.0.1 updates are typically device and location specific updates, with bug fixes targeted at specific devices, but no major changes to the OS functionality. Just take a look at Gingerbread, which I believe has evolved to 2.3.6 now, with nothing major changed since 2.3.1 or (2.3.2)?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Thats simply not true, although an interesting theory. Do you think that the android OS bug fix is just a regional fix? LOL.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mfdemicco:
Can't comment on the 3g reception (yet) but 4g is showing more bars for me. My son had flashed the 4.0.4 radios on his 4.0.3 rom, and I was on 4.0.3 radios on the 4.0.2 rom when at a neighbor's house a couple of days ago. He was getting 1 bar of 4g while I was only on 3g (but at 5 bars).