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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
No the GNex ToolKit works with the GSM, Sprint and Verizon versions.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Just pushed out an Auto Update:

ToolKit v7.7.2 (2nd August 2012)

+Fixed Radio Dump option not running the radio trimmer

+Added pause after all 'adb root' commands to fix some users adb restarting and missing initial commands

+Added option to reboot into Fastboot Mode from adb in all fastboot tasks. No more having to reboot to fastboot manually or having users posting the task didnt start :)

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dr4g0n3:
EDIT: sorry, wrong section
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tomzefi:
man thank you so much. just rooted for the first time and love it..couldnt get tool kit to work but the manual root worked like a charm :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Works great. very easy and effective..keep up the good work ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bvd:
Yep...I have tried it like 10 times...with USB debugging enabled before I start, and enabling it after it asks me to...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vettefan8:
How do I prevent windows from installing their own drivers? I have windows visa. I uninstall the drivers for my phone in the device manager. Then as soon as I plug my phone back in, windows automatically re-installs their stupid drivers. If I try to change it and use the drivers that are provided to me on this website, windows tells me that the best drivers for this device are already installed. Windows won't let me delete the current drivers from my computer even though I am the administrator. What am I supposed to do in order to install these drivers? I have the international gsm version running IMM76K. I am sick of waiting for the jelly bean update. I want it now :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
I have no idea sorry maybe a google search will help you.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
UPDATED GALAXY NEXUS TOOLKIT TO V7.8.0

ChangeLog:

ToolKit v7.8 (6th Aug 2012)

+Fixed Radio Dump not running the radio trimmer

+Added pause after all 'adb root' commands to fix some users adb restarting and missing commands

+Added option to reboot into Fastboot Mode from adb in all fastboot tasks. No more having to reboot to fastboot manually before performing a task

+Added 'WHAT'S NEW' viewer to see what's in the Auto Update when an update is available

+Fixed several scripts which crashed on non UK languages

+Fixed efs backup (folder backup) routine

+Checked entire program and added minor tweaks

+Wrote New Date/Time Stamp script to work across all Regions (different formats)

+Integrated script into all required features in ToolKit

Note: This should fix all errors caused by incorrect stamp in ALL Backup Tasks, Odin tar Creator and several other tasks

This is a major bug fix/tweak/enhanced usability version as backups should now work on any UK or non-UK region and the fastboot question on selected tasks means you dont have to physically boot into fastboot mode before starting as the ToolKit will ask you if you are in fastboot mode if it's required and boot into that mode automatically if required. This fixes 2 of the main problems people have posted about.

Download links and more info in first post.

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prestissimo:
Genius Tool

... thank you for this genius tool. It works perfect. Robert
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andril:
Amazing Software

Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] coolmuke:
I used the toolkit to root my sprint Gnex sometime in may. Last week I got a messeage "System Update is ready for install". When I clicked on install, it restarted and went into "clockworkMod Recovery v5.8.3.1" and then it errored out with message "E:Signature verification failed".

What should I do?

Also, any recommendation on what ROM people are using for Sprint GNex?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] airtime82:
if you are talking about a stock carrier ota update you need to have stock recovery. It cannot be cwm or twrp recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tomh1979:
Confused, in the beginning when you pick your device build number, under sprint cdma/lte is does not show IMM76K, only thing close is IMM76D, which i would think would be different.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] coolmuke:
so,I should just ignore the update notification?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] airtime82:
If you don't want it. If you DO want it you will need to flash stock recovery back to your phone to accept it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neuroval:
And if you don't want it and want to get rid of the notification, search for "FOTAKill" or look into editing your build.prop file.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdizzle316:
OK Skip, I hope you can help me out.

I am having a similar problem here with rooting my sprint gn. I'm on 4.0.4 with build number IMM76K.

I have my boot loader unlocked but when I go to root (#4) after my phone reboots the tool kit is stuck at " procedure will continue in 30 seconds" and its "waiting for USB debugging to be enabled."

Yes, I have debugging enabled. I've restarted the computer and ran the kit multiple times. I read all 35 pages of the thread but didn't find an answer. Hope someone can help me out lol...

I appreciate the help....thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] corkie1:
Quote:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Have you checked that the adb drivers are installed correctly in the Device Manager with your phone connected?

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] garfield207:
Sprint build IMM76K.L700FG01

Edit: nm, read instructions and selected 14 from verizon category with same build

I am trying to use toolkit to root and update my Sprint Galaxy Nexus to Jelly Bean but got stuck at the first step. After I start toolkit, it asks to select phone model and build. For Sprint, the build I have (IMM76K.L700FG01) is not listed as one of the options. Can I select the other 4.04 build (IMM76D) and proceed?

Thanks for any help.

-A newb
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdizzle316:
Thanks Skip! That was exactly it. Although I had to manually install thru the links you provided, once I did, everything else ran smoothly.

Appreciate your help sir, and again, thank you for your time and efforts in creating this tool kit. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vylent:
Hello

This is probably a very simple error but I couldn't find an answer with a quick search of the thread.

I installed the toolkit and tried to run it as administrator but when I click on the program the 'cmd' window pops up for less then a second and then it shuts down so I can't open the software?

thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Duce HD2:
Nvm
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] airtime82:
Are you using windows 7?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vylent:
Yes I am ... 64bit

windows firewall off, no anti-virus running.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
I think its the way I compile the app is not working on 'some' machines. I will try compiling it a different way and see if that works.

If you want to pm me I will compile the same app with a few different methods to see if any work for you. I only have to send you the ToolKit.exe file so it wont take long to test.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vylent:
Pm sent.

Thanks :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] airtime82:
Nvm
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ptriz21:
Deleted bc I'm an idiot that posts Verizon stuff in a Sprint section
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DssTrainer:
Great tool! Worked right out of the box on my Sprint Gnex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pooley:):
So helpfull software and just 65 thanks on the OP.

Damn guys, be gratefull !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] daniel000:
Hi guys, going to be quick here.

unlocked the bootloader on my nexus a week or so ago and updated to JellyBean. I have a JRO03C build ID as well as Maguro Device and a Yakju Product.

I'm now looking at rooting the phone with [ROM] Codename Android 3.3.0 [JellyBean]. My question is that is it as simple as running the phone in fastboot mode and following the prompts in the nexus toolkit ?

thanks

daniel
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gophet:
I am trying to restore my backup from ICS to JB

this is the error i get

nothing gets restored and the phone reboots

any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chaotic646:
never mind, fixed on my own
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Yes it is that simple but if you have a custom rom on your device then they are usually already rooted. I cant speak for that particular rom but if it has Superuser or SuperSU app in the apps drawer then it should already be rooted.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
It looks like you dont have an insecure kernel on your phone, did you answer 'no' when asked if you are using an Insecure Boot Image?

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yuriy.che:
Why it dosn't work?

I did the instruction Finlay. Doesn't works, the same build no update. Any suggestions why?

After downloaded Google ROM it asked whether I want to flash now, I pressed no? As people saying it will work without root here: http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...galaxy-nexus-4-0-4-yakjuxw-to-4-1/28011#28011. Shouldn't I?

And any idea why my desktop and keyboard look are changed now?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yuriy.che:
Hi,

help me please to back all the original Android. I need to send this phone back to sales and don't want they say me they can't refund the device due to beaning flashing
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] arozer:
Has anyone experience their 4G messing up after doing this?

I had 4G at work for the past 2 days running fast speeds and today, after I unlocked/rooted using this tool, my 4G stopped working.

Happen to anyone else? I BARELY picked it up on my way to work today but no sign of it in my office or outside my work.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1620036
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Does rooting a updating to JB work using a MacBook Pro?

I have not read much on the web regarding doing any of this with a Mac except maybe on one site and one thread. If I screw up, I am worried there will not be a whole lot of help fixing. Also will it hurt my laptop? Thank you. I am new to Android and although can fix things on my Mac (not much to fix there) but not too tech savvy so if it is possible would you advise I even try this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myepicyear:
Kissesmom,

Welcome to XDA, and welcome to the world of the Android Open Source Project! If you are new to Android, you have a lot to learn, but that also means you have a lot to look forward to. As you can probably imagine, becoming familiar with the structure of the operating system is a process. Nobody gets it right away, and we are all still learning at our own levels. We enjoy every second of it though, and that's why we keep coming here.

Addressing your first concern, about the amount of support you'll receive in the event that you have an error is not irrational, however, I can promise you that if you ever need help in any XDA thread, as long as you are respectful of other's time, and you've tried everything within your grasp before asking your question, you will

always be helped

. There is no better knowledge base for this stuff!

We have from so many different people here, all bringing their own unique knowledge and experience to the table, and as a community, we work together to get our "big ideas" accomplished.

As long as you never take advantage of people's kindness, and if you keep striving to become self-sufficient, I can promise you, you will always be helped. Even if it's not right that second-eventually, you'll always be helped.

I'll also say this- You basically asked if it was reasonable to think that you, as a "noob", could do any of these things, and if you were possibly putting your devices at risk.....Yes, you can do this. Absolutely! Most people laugh a bit after their first root-operation, as they expected things to be much harder. I believe that almost anyone can do these things. As far as ruining your devices-it will always be a possibility to ruin your phone/tablet with these procedures, however there is almost always a way back. It is not easy at all to brick a Nexus device, so fear not about that. As far as ruining you computer-No, you will not ruin your computer by installing this toolkit, or any of it's individual components. You'd have to do some crazy s***! ;)

Mskip(Mark) has taken the time to put together this incredible toolkit for us, and I will tell you-it is extremely useful, and really put everything together in a logical manner, allowing for quick and easy operations. However, I don't know if a toolkit is the best way to start for you, so I'm going to let Mskip answer that for you, as he is much more knowledgeable and experienced than I am. There is much debate about whether toolkits tend to leave beginners without any understanding about what they've just done or how they've done it, leaving behind a critical learning process, which hurts them down the road when those skills are needed. I don't know how I feel about the whole thing, but I'm sure Mark will give you his honest perspective about which he thinks is better: learning the "real-deal" as a beginner, or using the toolkit for simplicity.

The best of luck to you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
The ToolKit is a windows program and will not natively work on a Mac although it should work through a Virtual Machine such as WineHQ. There are manual instructions in the beggining posts for people who wish to know exactly what is being done and those instructions can be donw on any OS.

Commenting on the previous post I DO believe it is good for people who modify their phones to know what they are doing but i DON'T think they should be required to know everything. Some people just aren't that technical and I would never tell those people that they can't play with/modify their phones just because they don't know all the commands. I make my ToolKits for people with both a good knowledge of how everything works and for people who don't know a thing (apart from how to plug it in and press buttons). I dont discriminate, never judge and am ALWAYS on hand to help if anyone needs it :)

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
TOOLKIT UPDATE:

I will be pushing an Auto Update later today (or tonight) with some minor fixes, some new settings and features including a quick unroot function and the choice of flashing Superuser or SuperSU via cwm.

I will post in here when its been pushed so users can Auto Update if they wish :)

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wwjoshdew:
On Evo 4G LTE roms, SuperSU is the dominate way of obtaining root for some reason. At first I really wanted Superuser back, because that's what I'm used to... Then after a while, it grew on me. I use Chainfire's DSLR Controller, and I'd use several of his other apps if I had a Galaxy S series phone. I bought Mobile Odin Pro, without even having a samsung device, only because I'm getting the SGS3 in a week or two, and wanted to have it in advance. Long story short, SuperSU or Superuser... I do NOT care which one I use. They both essentially do the same thing. So I don't care which one I use. As long as I have root! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
I will always use Superuser as the default root process but people keep asking for a choice so I thought I should add something for them lol.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LiquidSolstice:
This is just incredible. I'm an EVO LTE user, but my brother has the Nexus, and I'm simply astounded by how detailed and powerful this tool is. It's going to be great for him! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
AUTO UPDATE AVAILABLE TO V7.9.0 (AND MODSSECTION TO V3.1.0)

WHAT'S NEW [V7.9.0] 26TH AUG 2012

+Added latest TRWP Recovery 2.2.2.0 [for all models]

+Added cwm unroot file for quick unroot without flashing Stock Rom

+Added NEW Root/UnRoot Section with even more options and User Help

+Added cwm root option for Superuser or SuperSU

+Added 'Help Me' option on Model Selection Screen

+Added 'Auto Update' check option in Settings Screen

+Added uninstall.bat batch file for Clean removal of ToolKit

+Checked entire code and made edits to parts

+Added New Date/Time stamp method to ModsSection

+Updated NAND Backup script in ModsSection

Also for the first time you can see "What's New" as part of the Auto Update check in the ToolKit which I think is a very nice and useful addition :)

Enjoy. Now I need a rest lol.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jurassic98:
Please Help! BootLoop mode! Need baby photos pull!

Hi Mskip (Mark): Please help.

My Galaxy Nexus sudden going through BootLoop. I have baby photos and video that I need to pull them out to my PC.

I do not know what extract model and built is my phone. I didn't upgrade my android .. I thought it was 4.0 (but I didn't check whether it was 4.0.1 or 4.0.2 or 4.0.4)

But Here is what I have done..(keep in mind that I am still in bootloop mode. I can't turn my develpment debugger from my Nexus)

1) In your GNex TOOLKIT V7.8. I choose from 4.0.1 to 4.0.4 android build and model version (Yakju-Maguro since I am in Canada using Rogers/Fido as Carrier). Then I chose option#1 to install Nexus Window 7 drivers. This didn't work. My Window 7 did'nt regconize it.

2) During the installation of PDaNet. I hold Power On Buttom + Up Bottom (I think) Fastboot mode. I am able to get a page that shows me my "bootloader version", "Baseband version" etc...Only then PDaNet then installed Android driver successfully to my WIndow 7 Device Manager.

3) Go back to Toolkit V7.8 menu. Choose all 4.0.1 to 4.0.4 android build and model version.

I can now see my Serial Number on then top left side onw.

4) Then I chose #14 pull data from my phone.

It said the Device not found/regconized. Choose 4.0.1 to 4.0.4 android build and model

So I don't what I did wrong..

Please help..me..

I can only access to fastboot mode? Can I still files/photos pull?

Help me

Thank you very much! Your help is greatly appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Are you in a constant boot loop or does the boot process get stuck on the google logo?

Have you unlocked the bootloader on your phone?

Option 14 (pull files from phone) needs the phone to be in adb mode and will not work in fastboot mode. Also the backup functions need to be done in adb mode too so you cannot pull any files while in fastboot mode. If you haven't unlocked your bootloader then you have to unlock it to fix the bootloop which will result in your phone being fully wiped. If you have already unlocked it then there is still hope.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Anon9mouz:
Thanks man got it squared away worked like a charm... Although that damn fast boot was a pickle but all is well now off to trying to do this port
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ckoadiyn:
Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fabledude:
Great Tool

This tool saved me and my nexus more than i can remember,great job indeed :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
I have never received any errors using cwm but thats just from my experience.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jesusice:
Error 7 means it's failed the assert check. Are you trying to flash TWRP recovery with CWM? Since the CWM is for the VZW Gnex it's looking for Toro but finding Toroplus. You could either download Goo Manager and flash TWRP thru there or you can open the TWRP zip and remove the assert check from the update zip. Or if at a PC use fastboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jsonger121:
can I just do steps 8,10 and 11 to unroot my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LAYGO:
This root has cost me already! I forgot to reset the alarm after rooting & woke up about 2hrs late for work! ;) Luckily, it's pretty easy going at work & as long as I work 8hrs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Option 8 isnt available to Sprint users yet as there isnt a google stock image for your phone. If you look at the stickies in this forum there is a thread for flashing an unrooted stock rom back via recovery. You can then flash back stock recovery and relock the bootloader.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Anon9mouz:
Why:confused:

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jsonger121:
lol its along story. im just trying to buy my phone outright and so i might have to return it to sprint. hopefully not tho cuz i dont feel like having to root again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smurph82:
So Option 10 is available for the Sprint version correct? (ReFlash Stock Recovery)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onitreb:
UPDATED-

A KNOW-NUTHIN'S guide to unroot (after rooting with the ToolKit)

First go back to a stock rom:

Grab a stock ROM - I can't post a link but QBking77 posted a link in his unroot video.

unzip and drop into the clockwork/backups folder on your phone (windows explorer works fine)

boot into clockword mod recovery and choose "restore"

Choose the junk you just unloaded in there (ie. "2012-04-23.02.27.44"

2nd, reflash stock recovery:

Use the toolkit.

Reboot into fastboot

Choose #10 (Reflash stock recovery)

it does its yadda yaddas

3rd, relock the bootloader

#11 (relock your bootloader) in the ToolKit.

Reboot.

....

Since rooting I've had a few random reboots, plus google wallet doesn't like root.

I read those stickies and they're a little on the vague side. :confused:

I used the ToolKit to root and it worked fine.

First I did a backup of all apps and data (with the toolkit).

Then did the 3,4,5,6 to root.

After that I did a restore of what I had backed up.

My QUESTION:

Can someone give me a simple explanation of how to unroot?

Can I use the ToolKit to unroot?

I take it I can't simply 10 - reflash stock recovery then 11 - relock bootloader?

Do I need a stock image if all I did was root and restore a backup of my apps?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fcasoli:
the best!

thanks MSKIP,

the best toolkit for the best smartphone!

I solved a lot in short time using your app!

my donation to support R&D: 7V056532808429255

thanks again

F
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zachl:
so weird thing is happening... i have no data after the root and unlock..#7 and i am on sprint
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
No data where?

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wwjoshdew:
I was outside the Sprint store in KS, 2 minutes before they opened! I was first in line and paid 597 (no upgrade for me) to get the Sprint Galaxy Nexus!

[YOUTUBE]u3XMqAFBJ0s[/YOUTUBE]
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
It still makes me laugh at the first person to ever own a Samsung Galaxy Nexus. He bought it from a phones4u store in London and got his picture taken which was on all the blog sites, then had to take it back because when he unboxed the phone it was an Engineering Model and had no gapps included.

Egg on Face for a world launch event of a flagship phone :rolleyes:.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] J3ff:
Thank you for all your work on this! It made the first few hours of phone ownership soooo much easier!!

I'm now running a nice high res density with everything I could want thanks to you (and others who posted videos!!)

you rock!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wwjoshdew:
If I'm one of those people, then you're very welcome.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jurassic98:
1) The boot process get stuck on the google logo. (but it is doing boot loop because you google disappear and reappear with vibrate)

2) No I have not unlocked my bootloader. At least point I really want to get my photos out. Could you please help?

Do you work extra mile if I want to donate? I mean these are previous photos....my first baby photos+video..

So please help me.

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kno1:
It took me two days to discover that the SDCard restore option from the toolkit was doing something hinky with the data partition. The symptoms I ran into was that clockworkmod could not download anything (recovery, roms, touchrecovery) and titanium backup couldn't create any backups. Also, When trying to do a nandroid restore, the data restore was failing.

In the end I did a reflash and copied the sdcard files back using MTP in windows.

Remco
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gust30:
been ing a lot about this ToolKit. Looks awesome!!! I got my GNex about 2 weeks ago, I moved over from the Epic 4G. I am trying to download the file but it will not let me open it. Says that the file has been moved or I am not allowed to open it ( i am the administrator). Can someone email me the toolkit, if it isn't too big to email. Thank you sooo much!!!

Scott.Gustafson34@gmail.com

Thanks again!!!!

Edit: I GOT IT!!!!!! Worked flawlessly!!! Thank you so much for this!!

Edit 2: Well, I tried flashing Nyan Kernel through CWM. I guess it didnt like that cuz it is stuck on the Google screen. I am using Odin to go back to stock...might try to root again later. Man, this can get nerve racking!!!!!