yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bizdady:
Saving this. Get my Nexus on Monday! Should be fun!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phositadc:
I'm trying to manually root my GSM Gnex using this guide and have a quick question. In the OP, there is a section titled "Get the drivers" and it lists some drivers to try. When I was setting up ADB, I followed the instructions from cyanogenmod wiki that are linked in the OP. It installed some Google drivers.

So do I need to follow the "get the drivers" section of the OP even though I already installed some drivers when I was following the Set up ADB guide on cyanogenmod wiki? Or do I already have the necessary drivers?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bizdady:
In adb does your phone show up when you type "adb devices"? If so then you got the drivers working.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phositadc:
Cool thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Also...

Type "fastboot devices" at the bootmenu.

That should show your device as well.

I really considered updating OP to say 1-7 of the CyanogenMod tutorial...

But the drivers could be useful for other phones and it's easy enough to set up so I let it be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phositadc:
Edit: Ignore

---------- Post added 10th June 2012 at 12:09 AM ---------- Previous post was 9th June 2012 at 11:27 PM ----------

Guys, I am unlocked and rooted and made a nandroid backup. I also downloaded the rom manager and did the "Flash Clockwork Recovery" and it tells me I now have 5.5.0.2. Thanks to the OP for the guide and the help.

However, after I made the nandroid, I rebooted, and it was fine. I then loaded rascream and trinity kernel zips onto my phone. I then booted back to recovery (tried this using both the vol-up+vol-down+power, and also using the "reboot into recovery" option in rom manager), and all I got was the little green android with the red exclamation point. It seems to have somehow reverted back to stock recovery. Is that accurate?

How can I make it permanently stick to clockwork?

Edit: I went back into rom manager and re-did "Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery" and was able to get into CWM again, but Im guessing it will be temporary again. I'm flashing rascream and trinity now though.

Edit #2: After flashing rascream and trinity, CWM seems to have stuck. So I think I'm all set. SWEET! Thanks for the great guide.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] veN1337:
I got the same problem (i guess)

but i dont use rascream and trinity.

I just unlocked my bootloader, granted root and "Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery" in the Rom Manager.

Everytime i reboot and try to get in recovery i get the android with the red exclamation point :(

Its not a big deal, but its annoying to re-flash it everytime i reboot
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phositadc:
Did you flash a custom ROM yet? I think that somehow makes cwm stay as recovery. If you Google it you can probably find a way to retain cwm even if you keep stock ROM. I think it involves deleting a certain file, but I didn't look into it too deeply because flashing a custom ROM fixed the issue for me.

-Sent from a GSM Galaxy Nexus (RAScream/Trinity).-
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] veN1337:
No i didnt flash a custom rom, i like the stock one.

Thanks, ill try to find something, but i already googled for 1 hour ;)

EDIT:

Using this guide seems to work.

The point was just delete or renaming "/system/recovery-from-boot.p" and reflash the recovery :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phositadc:
If you like stock you would LOVE RAScream + trinity :)

-Sent from a GSM Galaxy Nexus (RAScream/Trinity).-
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ep233:
I rooted my phone before but lost it when I did the OTA update to 4.0.4 build IMM76K. I downloaded the galaxy nexus toolkit V7. I see the option to root the device in the list. Just wanna verify that if I choose the option for root which I believe is option #4, will I have to worry about it wiping my phone? I'd prefer not to have to go through making my settings or losing my SMS messages if I don't have to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dislplin01:
thanks for the guide just got my phone today 10 minutes latter im set up thanks your the best ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bizdady:
I tried to root last night but my PC didn't like the fastboot drivers. Will try to get drivers set up again tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bizdady:
After i managed to get the pain in butt drivers to work everything went smooth and fast. Couple lines in adb and done!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CYoung234:
Hi. I am pretty new to android and have rooted and unlocked my GSM Galaxy Nexus. I am now trying to install my first kernel (Trinity), and the process seems to work okay, I wipe the data, and install from sd card. When I reboot the phone following this, it is stuck in a boot loop at the Google Lock screen. It holds there for a bit, then vibrates and restarts back to the lock screen over and over. I can pull the battery and boot into boot loader mode and restore my nandroid, and all is well again. But I cannot for the life of me figure out why the kernel install is failing. I have tried three different kernels, all Trinity (TNP1536-512-STABLE65, TNP1536-384-STABLE65, and TNP1420-384-STABLE65) and they all do the same thing. Any ideas as to why?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Don't wipe data. Try just cache and dalvik cache (located in Advanced in CWM, I believe.)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CYoung234:
I will try that. I think it just is checked to do dalvik cache by default. I have tried this without wiping data first, but only the dalvik cache was checked in CWM. I am also talking to morfic on the Trinity ROM thread about it. Thanks for the help.

---------- Post added at 07:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:20 PM ----------

Okay, I tried that, and no difference. I also tried installing the ROM via ROM Manager and unchecking the Dalvik cache option there as well. Same bad result. Restoring now ... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CYoung234:
Well, it does not look like what I am seeing is ROM specific. I just tried flashing a nightly franco kernel with exactly the same results. So, what do I do? Should I re-lock and unroot the phone and start all over again? The only odd thing I am seeing with CWM is that when I start ROM Manager, I always have to reflash CWM in order to actually get into recovery mode, but that looks like it is intended behavior as I have not edited the files to rename or delete the "/system/recovery-from-boot.p".
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ep233:
Anyone??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
I don't know what that toolkit is doing, but I'd assume no.

If you're unsure...

Just use post one of this guide.

Start with flashing the su.zip.

Don't unlock again as you already are, obviously...and no data will be wiped.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ep233:
I tried the toolkit & it worked like a charm. Thanks for your input.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ncs910531:
I m new to android...by the way, is unlocking the vodafone galaxy nexus is same as unlocking the others?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
This guide will work for ALL GNex phones, yes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Returning to Stock Without USB Access

(This guide assume you are rooted and need to return to stock.)

Notes:

-You'll need to be on a ROM of the same android version as the ODIN files for Mobile Odin to flash.

If that is not the case, simply flash a 4._._ ROM that is the same version and continue.

-CDMA users: Mobile Odin won't flash CDMA radios. Verizon users using an unofficial radio can flash the most recent official radios from here.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

_____________________________

An Automated Bootloader Unlock/Relock Application can be found HERE.

Re-lock your bootloader with that application and continue below to the ODIN portion of this guide.

If you prefer to do this process manually:

Install Terminal Emulator.

Download THIS file and use a file explorer to put it on the root of your SD card (not in a folder).

Open up Terminal Emulator and run these commands:

su

(Hit Enter)

Allow Root Access.

dd if=/sdcard/param.lock of=dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.0/by-name/param

(Hit Enter)

This should lock your bootloader.

SPRINT Odin Files

VERIZON and GSM Odin Files

Download the appropriate ODIN.tar files on your phone (PDA files only for CDMA users).

DO NOT use odin files designed for another device.

Download and install Mobile Odin.

Use Mobile Odin to open the .tar file you just downloaded and return to stock.

Congratulations!

You should be back to stock and with a locked bootloader!

*NOTE*

I have not personally tested this method. I've dotted my i's and crossed my t's as far as I know.

However, if this didn't work for you: Feel free to PM me as I have another more-complex method that I have up my sleeve.

A few users have reported this working!

If you're currently freaking out thinking you're even MORE stuck with a locked bootloader and your rooted system:

Download THIS file and put it on the root of your SD card.

Run these commands into Terminal Emulator:

su

(Hit Enter)

Allow Root Access.

dd if=/sdcard/param.unlock of=dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.0/by-name/param

(Hit Enter)

This will unlock your bootloader again.

A HUGE thanks to Efrant for providing the param.zip and making me aware of the existence of this possibility.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Changes:

Reworked all OP posts for slightly more clarity and ease of access during "OMG" moments.

Added information on returning to stock AND re-locking bootloader without USB access.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Unlocking/re-locking bootloader without USB access

segv11 has packaged this up into an app to make it easier. You may want to link to his thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27878074 instead of providing the instructions I posted. As we have found in the source thread (which is linked in the third post of the linked thread) there is no need to flash the entire param partition. We only need to change one byte. Using segv11's app does it this way, and more importantly, eliminates the need for n00bs to use the dd command, which although powerful, can prove quite dangerous... :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CoronaDelux:
So in the main page, it says to put the fastboot.exe in the platform-tools dir, however in the r20 version of the SDK, this file already exists. Should I overwrite this file, or do I have to use the version you posted?

Also, it seems the google play versions of the GNex do not wipe data upon unlocking, however I'm still paranoid and want to backup my texts and sms/mms. What are the best apps to go about this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Either fastboot will work.

As far as backing up texts, I'm really not the person to ask...sorry.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
So how can I get a custom recovery to flash in fastboot if my fastboot just isn't responsive.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iskader:
Thank you very much wish to continue your work
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dullknives:
does it matter that the now included fastboot.exe that is in the /tools folder is a different file size than the fastboot.exe downloaded from the link in the first post?

also with the newest sdk it creates both a /tools and /platform-tools folder- will there be any conflicts if fastboot.exe is in both folders (and again, that they are different sizes?).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmklei0:
Flashing new kernel

If I've already flashed the Vicious Jelly Bean ROM, but want to flash a new kernel, not the Franco kernel included, can I just flash the .zip file, or do I need to do a wipe again?

On a separate note, is there anyway to run an individual file within a .zip file from Recovery? There is a MMS/Wi-fi/Bluetooth fix, but I just want to run the .HCD file for the bluetooth fix. But, I can't figure out how to run the .HCD extension.

Thanks,
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fratzika:
thanks

your thread introduced me to the world of android modding 10x;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chugger93:
hmm, I'm nervous here.

I just got my nexus, did all the steps up too unlocking the bootloader, then selecting recovery. Then it reboots and I'm supposed to hold down power up/down and power button. However It goes to a little android guy on the ground with a red exlaimaation mark. I'm lost!

and now 3 min later, it rebooted itself and is boot looping. UGH!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
you didnt flash the custom recovery. reflash CWM (or twrp) and go at it again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chugger93:
(Hit Enter)

If your Command Prompt displays the message "waiting for device" your driver wasn't successfully installed.

Close the Command Prompt window and open Device manager while your phone is still plugged in. (Search for it using the search option).

Right Click the "Android" option and select Update Driver. Choose to "Browse My Computer" and "Let Me Pick From A List." Pick the Samsung driver with the newest date and install it. Now retry the code above.

Your phone will ask if you want to unlock it. Select "Yes" by using the volume keys and use power to select it.

Now, navigate to "Recovery Mode" with the volume keys. Use power to select.

A screen with another Android will pop up. Press Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power all at the same time.

Select Factory Reset. This process may take a few minutes. Be patient and let it work.

Once finished, select "Reboot."

Your phone is now unlocked!

no no, I'm at this step in bold. I can't get that combo to work. I'll try again?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
you dont really need to do that step as unlocking your bootloader should have factory reset your phone. you can check to make sure the bootloader is unlocked because when you boot the phone up there should be a little unlock symbol under the google logo.

Juba just likes to be all crazy OCD on that stuff ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chugger93:
Ya, I finally got it...flashed recovery! Now I'm stuck though. I forgot to transfer the SU to my sdcard so I really can't flash it now because I can't mount the dam phone in recovery.

Any help?

Nevermind, I guess I can boot up the phone and mount it there, duh!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
you can do that, but you might have to reflash the custom recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chugger93:
ok... how do I get in recovery again? is it like power up/down and power button?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
power off your phone, press and hold vol up, vol down and the power button

from there you will be in fastboot mode.

type the command: fastboot flash recovery customerecoveryname.img

once its done with the flash, scroll to the recovery using vol up or vol down and then select it with the power button.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chugger93:
I dont get why the instructions say that recovery won't stick after all of this?

Mine sticks and goes into recovery fine, if I hold down those buttons? Do I need to do the steps below?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
there are 2 files that are usually in ICS.

they both over-write any recovery with the stock recovery. one of them in recovery-from-boot.p and i dont remember the other off hand.

if you get into recovery and you have the option to restore/backup, then you have CWM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chugger93:
I do, and I did a stock nandroid and it worked. So I guess I'm ok without that step
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
correct. you are good to go then.

just flash the superuser.zip and you have root.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DynamiteRave:
How long is this part supposed to take? I navigated to recovery mode and hit the power button to select it. For the last 15 minutes it just shows the google name and the unlock thing at the bottom. I haven't even been able to get it into recovery to do the factory reset.

Edit: I just flashed the clockwork 5.5.0.2 maguro recovery img in the cmd prompt. Not sure how long this is supposed to take to reboot into recovery mode. It's now 7:37 pm will post back in 15 minutes if I can't get into CWM.

2nd edit: Still hasn't done ANYTHING just sitting at the google logo and the unlock symbol. Any help on getting my phone to reboot into recovery. I tried the vol down up and power to get into the bootloader, then i scrolled to recovery and pressed power again without the phone being connected to my pc.

Someone please help me! :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] daizel:
can't root

hi, first of all i want to thank you for this guide

i'm having a little trouble after unlocking the bootloader

when i try to flash with recovery clockwork i get this

http ://img809.imageshack.us/img809/6676/cmdh.png

Edit: oh nevermind i just saw what i did wrong
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ggranson91:
Kernel/Overclocking and setcpu

Hi,

Thanks for the post great guides!

I'm not necessarily new to rooting and flashing roms however I still have trouble understanding kernels. I know how to flash them and all that but what I need help figuring out or maybe just some recommendations of people using cm9 with stable lean kernel cpu settings. I want to get the best battery life possible as well as still have good performance. I have setcpu puchashed and just need some help setting everything up and understanding any help would be greatly greatly appreciated.

thanks !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bangdrum:
Does this tool kit have everything necessary for vzw 4.0.4 yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
This isn't a toolkit, but yes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
It's an information kit! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
Never used ROM Manager to make CWM "stick". Remounting /system rw and renaming (or deleting recovery-from-boot.p) install-recovery.sh is enough.

When pushing a file over adb while in recovery, there's no need to reboot recovery to see the file, just navigate to "install zip from sdcard" > "choose zip from sdcard" and connect device to computer. Now push the file. W8 until it finishes. Now on the recovery, go back once to "choose zip from sdcard" and next time you see the list of your files, the one we just pushed will be there.

Remounting /system with 'adb remount' will only work if device is running with an insecure img. It's better to use the command you posted before.

Great guide OP, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Macguyver:
I just got the OTA to 4.1.1 today, will this still work or has anyone tried it on 4.1.1?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Op thanks for this guide! Great tut! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matt08642:
This is what I'd like to know.

Also, do I have to permanently flash CWM to get root, or can I boot from a CWM img, flash the su file from a zip, and leave stock recovery on my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
It should still work.

The ONLY thing that might not....is the superuser.zip that I have in the OP.

http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip Try this one if that's the case.

And you can simply boot into CWM.

Instead of typing:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Type:

fastboot boot recovery recovery.img
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matt08642:
What's the difference between the 2 superuser zips??

edit: Also I think you mean "fastboot boot recovery.img", "fastboot boot recovery recovery.img" won't work

btw, your linked zip worked, device re-rooted! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Macguyver:
Thanks, I was trying to run the one in the OP earlier today and couldn't get root. This took care of it, this one works like a charm and downloading ROM manager and flashing CWMR from there worked great.

Not sure what the specific difference is, but what I do know is the 3.1.3 SU file works to gain root on 4.1.1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mcvigo:
Can i use this to root and cwm jellybean OTA?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Macguyver:
Yep, I just did it a couple hours ago. Just make sure to use the 3.1.3 SU that Jubakuba posted a couple posts back. Hopefully he will add it to the OP when he gets a chance.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Done :good:.

Thanks for testing =]
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FunnyGhost0:
Problem with 4.1.1

Hello,

I have a Verizon(I think) Samsung Galaxy Nexus and used this thread to go to 4.1 : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1392310

Everything worked perfectly but after that I tried to install 4.1.1 from the zip file I got from the forums and I receive the status 7 error.

What am I doing wrong and what should I do?

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Status 7 seems to be some incompatibility error.

I think you've installed the wrong recovery.

Do you have Verizon or Sprint as a service provider?

Verizon = Toro

Sprint = Toroplus or sometimes Torospr.

If you have ANYONE but Verizon or Sprint, you're GSM (maguro)

Download a maguro recovery (or Toro/Toroplus if you're on Verizon or Sprint) and flash it.

Should fix your problem.

That and downloading the correct rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FunnyGhost0:
Ok, but how do I know for sure what version I have? My service provider is Vodafone (Romania).

Also from where should I download the recovery?

The error status 7 says something about maguro. So I think that is the provider (GSM). Is there a way to find for sure?

Thank you :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Yes, you're maguro.

Maguro roms and recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
If you are trying to install the JRO03C-from-JRN84D update, and you are getting Status 7, you need to tell us what the entire error is, otherwise we are just guessing as to what your problem is.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FunnyGhost0:
Thank you!...

that was the problem. I used the toolkit to do all the operations for the GSM version and the I flashed the zip for 4.1.1 and the SuperUser and everthing is working now. Thank you very much :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Macguyver:
No problem, couldn't stand not being rooted lol.

Question, the only way I seem to be able to boot into recovery is by flashing CWMR in ROM manager every time then reboot into recovery from there. Is that normal? I'm still running stock 4.1.1

Sorry new to the gnex and this process. Just making sure. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh needs to be removed/renamed to install-recovery.bak (change the extension).

I think Rom Manager has moved the option to an actual option button feature (press options..."make recovery permanent" if you prefer to do it that way)

Otherwise just use Root Explorer or similar.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Macguyver:
I'm guessing I'm lacking permissions. Because I can't do the adb method for this as it says "mount: operation not permitted" after entering "mount -o rw,remount /system" in adb shell, and it doesn't work in any file explorer on the phone, won't rename the file ext. Any ideas? Did I miss something?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
If you are trying to do it while booted in CWM, just click on mount /system in the CWM menus, then rename/delete the file. If you are doing it on your phone, make sure that you mount /system as r/w (in Root Explorer it is a little button on the top right) before you try to rename/delete the file.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nahek:
Thanks a lot ! Couldn't do anything without it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mikeryder:
Once you get into adb shell, you need to run "su".
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Macguyver:
Thanks,

so tried that and now I get "rw,remount: bad option"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
If you want to do it manually, use this:

mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system

But certainly an easier way would be to use Root Explorer, navigate to the directory, click on the "Mount R/W" button on the top right, and then rename/delete the file
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsiglas:
Can someone help me how to make android facebook app play youtube video with youtube app????

When i press the browser he opens a link from m.facebook to m.youtube and i dont want that...it will be better if facebook app let me choose between orig.browser,opera,skyfire and most important for me "youtube" app....

I have try another app named 3d flower facebook (is just like old facebook app but there are so much things missing) that do excactly that....

Please is someone knows how....

Galaxy s jw1 semaphon 2.0.5sc

Sorry for my english.....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsiglas:
Nobbady?????????
[HTC Sensation] DanOMac:
Can somebody post this app 4me as its not in the latest hypernonsence rom
[HTC Sensation] badai:
it's on the 2nd or 3rd post of the ROM thread together with other addon. also it's generally a good idea, if you have issue with the ROM, post on the ROM thread, not to litter your post on forum.