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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Galaxy Nexus Toolkit V9.1.0 Release (21st October 2012)

ChangeLog:

ToolKit v9.1.0 (21st Oct 2012)

+Fixed CWM and TWRP Recovery flashing error on certain builds.

Download links in OP.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pumix:
I have a noobish question:

I want to backup my EFS partition. I understand I need to be in "ADB mode" for that.

How do I achieve that?..

I have root and open bootloader. Can someone point me in the right direction?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Just select the option to backup the efs partition and when asked if you are using an insecure boot image just answer no. The toolkit will do the rest. You need busybox installed aswell to backup the efs folder. If you dont then it will just fail that part of the backup.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pumix:
thanks for replying :)

still with the noobish streak though: what condition should the be for this? on/off? some sort of download mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Adb Mode (booted into Android with usb debugging enabled).

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
GALAXY NEXUS TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V9.2.0 [24TH OCTOBER] AVAILABLE!!

+Updated SuperSU Root zip file to V0.96

+Added option on all Root procedures (including 1-CLICK) to root with Superuser (ChainsDD) or SuperSU (Chainfire) for the Ultimate user choice

+Improved Root procedure on all builds upto/including 4.1.2

+Added Boot Insecure Boot Image to root section for Manual Adb use

+Made some edits for even more Toolkit stability

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] devcager:
Do these steps and applications work for European version bought without contract?? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] robogoflow:
Wow dude. You made a definite 5 Star program.

This is the Ultimate Gnex User's Toolkit.

I think you had instructions which i didn't read but at first i hated it but after hours of just testing, I learned and understand it and its soo useful.

It has everything you can think of one would need to flash, or root, or unroot, or anything for the Gnex.

Great job.

Once i get to add some money into my paypal im going to buy the donate version just for support.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TinyFeather:
Thank you! Got my Gnex today, directly unlocked my bootloader with this tool, and I'm now on AOKP :D

Very nice tool :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bird11:
mskip, nice tool and thank you for creating it. One recommendation would be to give people the option between clw and twrp in auto root mode. The text reads as if you have a choice but cwm is choses automatically. You can go back and change it but initially it's not very clear.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Do you mean in V9.1.0 or the V9.2.0 Auto Update?

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bird11:
V9.1.0
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sparky4017:
Dumb question can I just add custom recovery with the tool kit or do I have to unlock the boot loader and root I have a Gt-I9250 just asking
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
You have to unlock the bootloader before flashing anything but you do not have to root in order to flash custom recovery.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sparky4017:
A

Thanks for your quick reply I just didn't want to wipe everything just got it like I want it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axelscorpion21:
I've just bought a galaxy nexus.. I've read something but I have a question..

I just need 2 things:

have root permission

have a button for enable/disable data

i don't want to flash different rom or similar..I'm happy with my stock but I need these things! So how can I do that? Will I receive future OTA updates ad original? thank you very much
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Install drivers, unlock bootloader, root via the root section, look on google play for a data toggle widget.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jsummersphd:
Sorry if this has been broached earlier, but is there a particular reason there are no toroplus Google Factory Image Files available for download?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Winesnob:
Because Google has not made factory images available for Toroplus, since it is not yet part of AOSP. At present, Samsung is responsible for Android builds on Toroplus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] snarebum:
You can get the factory image for the Sprint Gnex now. https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Crwolv:
Well looks like Google likes us now, image is up! Wow never thought that would happen they must see how much Deving is going on for our CDMA(Which Google hates)gnex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] android.4.0:
help

i downloaded and installed it but how do i back up a single app but make it so if i delete it from my phone i can later restore it without downloading from play store. is there a way to back up as .apk or how do i do this
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
You can backup a single app from the backup/restore section or you can use Titanium Backup which is a very good backup utility.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] android.4.0:
dose titanium backup backup all app data and i tryed backing up using the backup/restore but when i delete the app from phone and then try to restore it does not reinstall
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RegKilla:
Using this, I tried to unlock the bootloader but got stuck on < waiting for device >. Using Windows XP. Installed adb correctly as it showed the serial numbers of my Galaxy Nexus in command prompt. Samsung Driver installed correctly too. Any fix?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
The adb drivers may be installed correctly but the fastboot drivers which are required for unlocking, flashing/booting images are not installed correctly.

Q. The ToolKit recognises my phone in adb mode but not in fastboot mode (or other way round).

Open the Device Manager on your pc and then boot your phone into fastboot mode (dont plug the usb cable in yet). Make sure USB debugging is enabled on your phone in settings, developer options. Plug the cable in while watching the Device Manager and determine which item is added to the list with the device plugged in. If the driver isnt installed then it should say 'Android 1.0' (or something similar) in the list. Once you have found it right click on the item and select update driver. Select 'browse my computer' from the list and then browse to the 'drivers' folder in the ToolKit (wherever you installed the ToolKit to). Make sure sub folders is ticked and click next. Hopefully the driver will be picked up and installed.

You can check if a driver has been installed by looking at the top of the Main Menu in the ToolKit while in fastboot mode and adb modes. If a serial number is displayed then it should work fine.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
GALAXY NEXUS AUTO UPDATE V9.3.0 RELEASED [9TH NOVEMBER 2012]

What's New:

+Added FULL support for Sprint 4.1.1 FH05 Stock Build

+Added Sprint 4.1.1 FH05 Image to Download/Flash Section for easy flashing

+Added Sprint 4.1.1 FH05 Stock Recovery file

+Added Custom Recovery choice in 1-CLICK option for yet more choice

+Added Device Information Screen to Main Menu for useful inf about device

+Updated SuperSU files and Root zip file to V0.97

+Reverted to CWM Touch Recovery 6.0.1.4 for gsm models

+Fixed some bugs and made some textual changes to the Toolkit

I will compile all Auto Updates to a full build as soon as possible (just waiting for someone to send me a file).

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3ntalPurg3:
Unroot without Locking bootloader?

Sorry, for my ignorance but I am new to the gnex forum. I have the Epic Touch, I need to root my wifes gnex to flash a custom stock based rom that has better build quality and especially with the telephony and mms but she need to have a phone that I can root, flash and then unroot (for her protection). Can I root and then unroot as needed without locking the bootloader everytime? I don't want to have to wipe her phone everytime I need to make some changes. Thank you:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RegKilla:
Got it to go through. Unlocked bootloader, rooted, installed recovery, then installed rom :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mariojp:
How do you successfully backup and restore a ROM using CWM recovery? I've been getting md5 mismatch when trying to restore.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JohnMiroki:
anyone unrooted their Android 4.2 with the current Toolkit? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3ntalPurg3:
Bootloader??

Can I root my wife's phone and uroot with this toolkit without locking the bootloader? that is all i need to know
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] singlesword:
Yeah, you can use this to root your phone as well as return it to stock. Tho my question would be how to update the recovery. Would the rom manager app update recovery correctly or is there another method?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
GALAXY NEXUS TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V9.4.0 [15TH NOV 2012] AVAILABLE!!

Changelog:

+Added FULL support for Jelly Bean 4.2

+Added SuperSU 0.98 by Chainfire for Rooting JellyBean 4.2

+Blocked rooting 4.2 with Superuser until it is updated

+Added comprehensive 'Information/Help Section' within Toolkit

+Added many minor edits relating to JellyBean 4.2 stability

+Added link for 4.2 JOP40C Google Image (takju) in Download/Flash section

+Added Stock Recovery Image for 4.2 JOP40C build

+Added Insecure boot image for 4.2 (build JOP40C) for proper support

+Added more to the 'Device Information' Screen

+Made Auto Updater fully Automatic. No user input required at all

Ok here we go..

The Android 4.2 build adds a cool new feature called MultiUser. Unfortunately for users this update brings a world of trouble in regards to rooting and a few other things. Superuser 3.1.3 will not root and SuperSU 0.97 will look like it worked but it didnt and busybox wont go on properly. Chainfire has updated SuperSU to 0.98 to bring a temporary fix until he sorts it out properly but with SuperSU only the primary user can have root access. The SDCard is also now in /data/media/0 so if looking for your sdcard on clockworkmod or twrp you will have to look in the "0" folder as a legacy folder and another folder have been created in /data/media. Im not sure how this affects Internal Storage backups as the the files go back to the correct location but you may have to set permissions and owner rights manually to see the files/folders.

The good news is that I have updated all parts of the Toolkit relating to do EVERYTHING you need to. I have temporarily blocked Superuser being used to root 4.2 as it wont work so just use SuperSU and you will be fine.

I have also added all the FAQ from post#2 along with all other Information Screens to an Information/Help Section in the Main Menu so you have everything you need in the Toolkit to answer any questions/problems you may have.

ALSO Im not sure if this has been mentioned in the thread but in 4.2 the Developer options section in settings has been hidden (google are crafty gits). To show the Developer options you need to go to Settings, About phone and tap on the 'Build number' line 7 TIMES until you are told you are now a developer. You can then see the Developer options section and enable usb debugging.

I must appologise to users who dont want or cannot get the Auto Update feature as this will be the only way to get V9.4.0 until I can build a full version. I have loads of people shouting at me for help and im only 1 person trying to do the best I can in the time I have so please be patient.

Hope you all enjoy the update and your rooted 4.2 builds :)

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] glassr:
This is great stuff. Thank you! I used the last toolkit from 10/21 to do a one click then I installed a custom rom which has given me some trouble. I would like to go back to stock. Whats the quickest way for me to go back to stock on my Sprint Galaxy Nexus coming from a custom rom? Thanks.

Is it as easy as choosing 11 and flash the Sprint TGZ factory image file?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Goto downloads section, download the sprint factory image and flash it. Its that simple :)

Please not that your data partition will be formatted and you will lose anything on your Internal Storage.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] glassr:
Thanks. I have the factory image (just released right?) Do I goto CWM recovery then wipe then flash the image?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] euikyu86:
stuck at writing 'system' for over 20mins now

Hello,

I am using v9.1 toolkit

and I was on Yakju-Maguro build (4.1.2 GSM) with clockworkmod recovery which I had flashed using the same toolkit.

but I wanted to flash Takju-Maguro 4.1.2 to see if I can receive OTA update for 4.2

so I downloaded the factory image and tried flashing it, but now I have been stuck on writing 'system' step, for about 20-25mins now

I havent unplugged my phone or tried anything else, still connected and have the toolkit on where it had stopped

any help?

Edit:

okay, I tried it again, uninstalled everything (busy box, clockwork...), rerooted, and downloaded the factory image again and flashed, keeps getting stuck at writing 'systems'... :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
No you need to put it into the 'put_google_factory_image_here' folder in the Toolkit and flash it via the Download/flash section with the phone in fastboot mode.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
You could try extracting the system.img file and flash it seperately via the 'flash image' option in the toolkit.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] glassr:
Please excuse my ignorance, but the image file that downloaded is a .TGZ Does the TGZ file go directly into the 'put google image here' folder? Or is there some kind of extracted .img file I need to use? Thanks.

Edit: I was able to extract a couple times down to a Tar folder then zip folder and now I have 4 .img files. boot, recovery, system, user data. Which one or ones go into the 'put factory image here' folder?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] euikyu86:
it worked!

so i flashed system and userdata image files separately and they went through.

thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] larry567:
4.2

Hi i recently updated to version 4.2. i was wondering where i could get the download link for V9.4 toolkit. 9.1 will not let me restore my backup file to get all my apps back

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] frogger55:
9.4 is thru' the toolkit update for donate version only. MSkip said he will compile a downloadable 9.4 when he gets the time.

Cheers,
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wwjoshdew:
and if you don't want to update and have the latest update before most people, just donate! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
Backup / Restore

I'm not sure if the backup and restore option for the internal SD card is working. I tried migrating my internal SD card data from a 4.1.2 device to a new stock 4.2 device. No problem with the backup but I think the restore went to \data\media. You can't get to the data in that location with MTP. I have a feeling that the data might instead need to go to \data\media\0 or possibly to \sdcard. Its really confusing and I'm not seeing any explanation as to how these multi-user changes affect Galaxy Nexus users and what the proper location for internal SD card data should now be? Its getting confusing with \sdcard, \data\media, \data\media\0 etc. Its a real moving target.

Does anyone know the correct location to copy your data to on a GN 4.2?

EDIT: Sorry, this should have been posted in the GSM forum. But it may apply here as well. I'm posting it in the tookit GSM forum.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nike75:
.......

I made ​​a donation through the web site the day on Nov. 15 but have not yet received the code! Thanks:(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wranglersm:
Unable to root

I donated, got the unlock code and have updated to the latest version of the Toolkit. However, after updating the software to 4.2 I am unable to root the device using the toolkit. Has anyone else had this problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Message me your paypal email and I will send your code.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
What option did you choose in the Model Selection Screen as the only official support for 4.2 at the moment is the gsm (yakju/takju) model.

Maybe im just confused what build are you trying to root and what is happening exactly.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] goast:
ok guys i really need some help, im not a noob persay but, i tried to odin back to 4.1 and didn't realize until it was too late that the pit and tar files were for gsm, of course i'm on a sprint nexus, the odin failed and now im stuck with the three symbols of destruction, phone warning computer.. i cant get into any mode other than seeing that.. i have some roms on my computer, but i dont know what to do once i install the toolkit.... do i need to find the pit and tar for sprint? and if so how do i go about fixing it? please be detailed has i've never expirenced this problem before... thanks in advance.`

Edit: i also am having no luck getting the adb and bootloader drivers working..... they all have exclaimation points and the only driver that is working is samsung mobile usb cdc composite device which when i go to my computer it the phone is not listed has a device
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wranglersm:
I'm working on the takju model, trying to root 4.2. The phone goes through all the reboots as outlined in the application and it says it's completed, but when I check for root (or try to run a program requiring root) I'm told that the phone is not rooted correctly. I've attempted the process a few times and have done just the "root phone" option as well as the "install busybox and root phone" options, all with the same end result.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Just to let everyone know I am now testing V10.0.0 which will be a full build and available to everyone in the first post. Everything upto 9.4.0 has been included, Yakju 4.2 has been added aswell as the new versions of TWRP, the option to format userdata (default) or to leave it before flashing a stock image. Leaving the userdata alone before flashing will preserve all your Internal Storage data along with installed apps and device settings. Kind of like flashing a rom ontop of another rom without wiping first, it may be ok but just be aware you may face issues as stuff from before is left behind. Good option if you need to repair your Rom and dont want to lose all your data. A few other improvements have been added but if anyone can think of anything else that needs adding in the next 2 hours please let me know so I can squeeze it in before building it.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
IT'S HERE!!!

GALAXY NEXUS TOOLKIT V10.0.0 RELEASED (FULL AND AUTO UPDATE VERSIONS)!

ChangeLog:

ToolKit v10.0.0 (27th Nov 2012)

+Added full support for yakju/takju Jelly Bean 4.2

+Blocked rooting 4.2 with Superuser until it's working

+Added Insecure boot image for 4.2 (build JOP40C)

+Added full support for Sprint 4.1.1 FH05 Stock Build

+Added takju 4.2 JOP40C to download section

+Added yakju 4.2 JOP40C to download section

+Added Sprint 4.1.1 FH05 to download section

+Added SuperSU 0.98 by Chainfire for Rooting 4.2

+Added Custom Recovery choice in 1-CLICK option

+Added option on all Root procedures to root with Superuser (ChainsDD) or SuperSU (Chainfire)

+Added Device Information Screen to Main Menu

+Added Boot Insecure Boot Image to root section

+Updated cwm recovery (gsm) to v6.0.1.9 (includes new 'install zip via sideload' feature

+Updated TWRP for all models to 2.3.2.1

+Added choice to format/leave userdata partition when flashing google stock image

+Added boot/flash stock recovery image

+Added sideload root/unroot zip files via cwm

+Various bug fixes and textual additions

Download link in first post. Donators can Auto Update through the Toolkit.

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
GALAXY NEXUS TOOLKIT V10.1.0 [29TH NOV 2012] RELEASED!!

ChangeLog:

ToolKit v10.1.0 (29th Nov 2012)

+Added support for JellyBean 4.2.1 (yakju/takju)

+Edited some code for stability with different builds

+Checked and verified root functions with new builds

+Changed version checker method to work with V10+

+Added new donation link to get an immediate code

I have had to make some changes for the Auto Updater to work on V10.1.0+

This will give some textual errors when updating (only in the update process and not the actual toolkit). The best thing to do is to download the full version from post#1 even if you have the Auto Update feature. Everything will then work as it should and the correct updates will be displayed.

Download link in first post.

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boneskid1:
My gnex is rooted on 4.1.1 but I would like to move up to 4.2.1 so what would be the best way to go about this and still keep root,as far as I know I could unroot update and re-root but I don't want to do that every time Google rolls out an update, or I can find the stock updated Rom and flash it but the issue here is I am not sure how my gnex is identified it is late but I see names such as takju and I am not quite sure what that means.

Thanks,

Boneskid1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sr21:
Install this app: Boot Unlocker (if you don't have your bootloader unlocked)

Install the update to 4.2.1

Root your device again using fastboot method

Lock your bootloader with the app if you want
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mizifih:
DONE! Forget it ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Phemt:
Hello everyone, I upgraded to version 4.2.1 and then I downloaded GALAXY NEXUS TOOLKIT V10.1.0, the procedure comes to the end, I install the new program SUPERSU, but the Nexus is still no root. If I boot SUPERSU tells me installation failed. What should I do?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
I'm not sure that this fully applies to the sprint kit, but here is mark's advice for people having your problem that he posted in the gsm kit forum. Use caution because there may be differences.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34862800
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 93fuelslut:
i need help.

i know all abt motorola phones and this is my 1st samsung phone.

so do i unlockmy bootloader 1st then root or what
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mizifih:
Unlock your bootloader, install a recovery and then flash whatever you want. Root it after your ROM is installed.

I don't remeber it right, but I believe that there is an option on this Toolkit that do it all, unlock, install recovery and root your phone.

- Sent from my ATARI 2600, running the Amazing Jaguar v69.96 ROM, using the 1 Fire Button Controller as keyboard.

- Enviado do meu ATARI 2600, rodando a sensacional Jaguar v69.96 ROM, usando o Joystick de 1 Botão como teclado.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 93fuelslut:
what is the point in an unlock bootloader?

iv never had to do this with motorola phones
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mizifih:
I'm not an expert, but I believe you'll need to unlock your bootloader to install a custom recovery, like CWM or TWRP.

- Sent from my ATARI 2600, running the Amazing Jaguar v69.96 ROM, using the 1 Fire Button Controller as keyboard.

- Enviado do meu ATARI 2600, rodando a sensacional Jaguar v69.96 ROM, usando o Joystick de 1 Botão como teclado.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 93fuelslut:
o, well with motorola phones we just root the phone, and install a recovery app called safestrap, and hit install recovery from the app, and then reboot into that recovery
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mizifih:
Fastboot mode?

- Sent from my ATARI 2600, running the Amazing Jaguar v69.96 ROM, using the 1 Fire Button Controller as keyboard.

- Enviado do meu ATARI 2600, rodando a sensacional Jaguar v69.96 ROM, usando o Joystick de 1 Botão como teclado.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jasonsplace:
I'm using ToolKit V10.2.0 and just used it to Download and Flash the Takju 4.2.1 stock rom as I was having some problems and was hoping this would resolve them. Now I can no longer copy files to my device. In Windows when I try to copy files to the device it tells me that the device has stopped responding. When I use ADB PUSH it says permission denied and when I use the toolkit Restore virtual SD Card feature it creates some of the folders on my internal memory but none of the files are restored.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pelata:
Sorry for the question but I can't install root user in my galaxy nexus yakju 4.2.1: i follow the steps 7-4-1 or 7-4-2 because i don't want to use the CWM recovery...

does these methods works? How can I safely enable root user without loosing my data and/or formatting?