yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] realgadawg:
Can not flash any ROM

I just tried to flash this ROM, and I get: symlik: somesymlinks failed

E: Error in /sdcard?download/Codename-Android-3.6.5-GN-VZN.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

I've tried to restore a backup, and it will not allow me to do that either. I tried other ROM's with the same results. We I try to reboot the device never leaves the boot up Google screen. Any help will be appreciated.:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xI mEzMeRiZe Ix:
What recovery are you using?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonstrong:
I had gotten that error after installing the latest update to TWRP. Someone suggested that before flashing, I select MOUNT and uncheck "Unmount System" before flashing. Seemed to do the trick.

Also: did you check MD5 to make sure you have a full and valid download?

Finally: 3.6.6 is excellent, and the nightly 10/06 has a few more features and is extremely stable -- that's my current preferred installation on VzW / Toro.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shanp7780:
I was getting that message couple weeks back. Ended up I had messed with something with my bootloader so went back to an old one and presto I was back in business I could flash some stuff but some would not had exact same error

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Citizen_Snips:
o_O CodeName is online... Maybe soon? :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonstrong:
Be still my heart...

BTW: Online where?... never mind... see him now... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbatson:
I have both the gnex and GS3.

Both have CNA.

I've been following this thread more than gs3 , you guys seem to be more on the ball with CNA and been nice entertainment while waiting.

So if anything thank you fellow forum posters.

Sent from my UNLOCKED GSIII.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gnexdude:
Lol.. That's some stalking there bro!

:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Citizen_Snips:
Lmao idk I just so happened to go to page 1 of this topic haha. XDA HD shows a green dot near a persons name while online.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gnexdude:
Haha... Checking out green dots
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotrodwinston:
the wait is killing me
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RyanTX:
It's making me want to try out the latest MIUI.... Just for something to do to the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotrodwinston:
never had good luck with miui on other phones - dont know why

im sitting here with my tab and my phone checking here and goo manager
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RyanTX:
One question I have been meaning to ask:

When I go to a text message and want to use the voice recognition instead of physically typing it out, I get nothing. The microphone in the middle of the screen doesn't get the red border around it. If I go to GMail and reply to an email using the voice recognition it works just fine.

Anyone else?

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The lack of an app drawer and the color of the status bar dropdown are the 2 things that drive me away from MIUI every time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sledge3n8:
delete (sry)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sledge3n8:
Are you using the baked in app or a 3rd party app to text?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RyanTX:
Baked in SMS.

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Okay, now I go to it and it works just fine. I did it about 3 hours ago and let it sit for like 4-5 minutes and at no point did it work. I have downloaded the language pack so it is available offline too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boyer61:
He was online most of yesterday. Sorry to burst anyone's bubble.. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sledge3n8:
It might have just been a network issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RyanTX:
That's what I thought but I have the language pack downloaded so it can do it offline. In gmail it works 100% of the time, this isn't the only time it hasn't worked in SMS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brycekerr:
This is the longest day ever!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mike216:
Me to unfortunately we are conditioned for disappointment but not last weekend. Even the sun shines on a dogs but some days.

Been waiting for the goods for a long time now! I bet the rom will be outstanding

Sent from my OGparanoid CM D2tmo
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DaPoets:
Did you try flashing GAPPS 1st then the ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rice923:
So I'm considering a switch to this ROM, mainly for one reason: battery life? What can the average screen-on time expected to be on this ROM? I'm simply not even reaching 2 hours of screen-on time with PA 2.20, and I was hoping CNA could offer me a bit more efficiency.

Edit: and reading a bit of the OP, it says the ROM is currently based on 4.1.1. Is 4.1.2 support in the works currently?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grifforama:
No one knows if 4.1.2 is in the works. I've switched to CM10 for now. Pretty sweet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RyanTX:
I thought someone in this thread found that it is in the works. IMO cna is superior to cm10 in battery life as well as speed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billykxda:
Just came here to check on 3.7.

Not yet, apparently.

BTW, for me, the CNA site is down - haven't been able to hit it this AM. I only get a Network Error.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Citizen_Snips:
twitter.com/codenameandroid

Yes 4.1.2 is in the works lol. 3.7 is based off of it. It has been released on several devices, but got pulled for some if I'm not mistaken.

As far as his site being down...

" Codenameandroid.com will be down temporarily today. Getting ready for a complete site redesign :)"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Timdor:
Same here, flashed CM10 last night. The whole reason I buy Nexus phones is fast updates to the newest versions. Kind of ruins that sitting around waiting on this release.

Maybe I'll flash back. Maybe not. I much prefer an active developer to one that tweets about an update later in the day and then proceeds to disappear for 4+ days without a word.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billykxda:
Well, that answers that!

3.7 got pulled last Saturday for the VZW GNex. I dl'ed it first thing Sat morning before it was pulled and got a bootloop. Then it got yanked. Haven't heard a word since (I don't use most social media). Would be great if the Dev(s) provided some feedback here on XDA, RootzWiki or the CNA site - which has a great forum btw.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Citizen_Snips:
True but think about it this way. On XDA he has to maintain a thread in Android Dev, Sprint Dev, VZW Dev and that's just for the Nexus. It's released on multiple devices. Other forums are the same way. I'm sure it can get pretty tedious trying to keep them all updated all the time. Plus I believe he just got a new job AND goes to school so updating his twitter is the fastest & easiest way. You don't even need an account. Just twitter.com/codenameandroid to see what's up. :)

& Tim no one is forcing you to wait lol. Chill with 3.6.6 or the 10/06 nightly, try flashing another ROM or learn to build your own from source. :) I've been on DarkPA while waiting for 3.7. (Needed 4.1.2 fix) DaXmax has very frequent updates. Been flashing a new update almost everyday from him lately.

Can't wait until I get back on CNA though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aggrophobik:
Sorry, but lol @ 4 whole days...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Timdor:
It's not the 4 days, it's the lack of acknowledgement. I do not mind waiting at all, this is a GREAT rom. I don't like that he hasn't made any sort of effort to let us know how progress is going.

The fact that he posted and said it would be up later "tonight" and then 4 days go by without any sort of information is pretty annoying. It doesn't take much effort to tweet and say "Sorry guys, caught up with the new job and school. I'll have 3.7 up in a bit later than I thought."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aggrophobik:
Don't get me wrong, I see both sides, but:

A. He owes us nothing, like it or not.

B. Maybe he was cooking up a (/gasp!) surprise?

(I like B.) ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] withbloodskies:
One of the reasons devs go away. Everyone no matter should appreciate work from someone doing this for nothing but to make people like us happy. Just wait for the update, its a part of life just like the devs. Who's to say something didn't pop up in his life?

I'm not running CNA but I know a fact most devs are older than 20+ and normally have school and work, with little social time. These devs deserve respect weather you like it or not. Don't like it find a ROM being updated on a daily basis.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bluelens:
I was quite impressed in the battery life with CNA over any of the other ROMs I have tried, and this is just after a day of use and no flashing a different kernel or tweaking the existing one.

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I was running DarkPA until yesterday when it started to flake out on me. I switched to CNA to give it a test run and wow was I impressed. I am back on DarkPA because I like the TeamBAKED gapps with 4.2. When 3.7 comes out it will be a tough decision to just back to CNA or stick with DarkPA - better battery (CNA) or the beauty of DarkPA design....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] serx7:
You can run 4.2 (i assume you're referring to GMail) on CNA right now if you want. That's what I'm doing. I simply installed Travp's latest inverted Gmail 4.2 from here http://rootzwiki.com/topic/29460-in...il42-play-store-google-fix-issue-youtube4123/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mcp770:
Anticipation is a ***** indeed. Nobody questions the lives of developers guys. We can't hate posts from people because they are excited for the next release. CNA did raise people's expectations and got us pumped then left everyone hanging. Takes two seconds to post a sorry life got in the way or tweaking **** update. Just saying I understand both sides of these comments.....that's all.

It's also cna's fault for making this a perfect rom. Leaves us with no alternatives :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bluelens:
Nice, I will give it a shot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kidd_Funkadelic:
Keep in mind if you use Light Flow it doesn't work w/ 4.2. Had I known that I might have held off.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bluelens:
Nope not using it. I must be one of a small minority not rocking that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billykxda:
Thanks for that heads-up.

LightFlow is more important to me than what 4.2 introduces.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rockingondrums:
^This. I tried MIUI for about 10 minutes. I do actually like a lot of the UI on MIUI, like the settings menu and charging animation. But the lack of an app drawer and the iPhone skeumorphism totally killed it for me. I actually installed it just to try the built-in permission manager.

Someone needs to kang that for CNA!

(A few beers at a local bar for anyone that does this haha)

I have the offline English pack installed as well, and it never works when there's no data. Actually, last night is the first time it gave me an error b/c of network. Every time before that, when there's no network it just sits stalls the "Recognizing" screen. Then I press back and try again (b/c data is usually back by then).

You bought a Nexus phone for fast updates

from Google

. If you want, you can install Google's 4.1.2. Nowhere in the Android community were you ever promised fast updates from individual developers, or people who weren't part of the OHA. CNA has actually been REALLY on the ball and one of the most active devs lately. Maybe somebody he knows died? He's under no obligation to make sure he sends the word out on his life events. Just chill out dude. Maybe after like 2 weeks of no word,

then

you can show some concern i.e. "I hope he's okay."

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I tried out Light Flow once but it wasn't working very well for me. And now custom LED controls are built right in to the ROM, so I don't see the need for it personally.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sledge3n8:
Whoa there! We don't know why there is currently silence from CNA. This is the first time that I ever recall him "disappearing" after stating when a ROM would come out and I've been with him since ICS. This is not the norm for him. Maybe he got picked up for a DUI? Maybe he lost power? Maybe, maybe, maybe...

Either way, CNA's ROMs are second to none. I would rather be patient and wait for a solid ROM than him rush it to appease a few antsy people. Don't persecute without knowing the facts first! Hell, 3.6.6 runs flawlessly for me. I'll update to 3.7 but my phone ain't broke and it don't need fixed right now so I'm content to just wait it out. If I were disgruntled enough I would install something else for the interim, but I would definitely come back to CNA!

Be Cool! Be Patient! Then Be Happy with 3.7 goodness when available!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonstrong:
I loved LightFlow until I noticed all the partial wake locks it was creating due to all the email (both GMail and Exchange Server) throughout the day -- seemed to be killing battery. the Notification Light feature built into CNA isn't as powerful, but it's powerful enough and doesn't impact battery life the same way. For now at least, I leave LightFlow uninstalled...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] justen7723:
Alternative: jb sourcery, you will be surprised. If you really need something to fix your crack flashing addiction I would suggest sourcery, it is definitely the most customizable ROM for Verizon gnexus right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sledge3n8:
I used Sourcery quite a bit too while CNA went away during ICS and I agree, it is a nice ROM (I haven't used the JB flavor but I would have to assume it to be nice).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aggrophobik:
Almost too much customization, imo. Not saying it's not a good rom, just not for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mcp770:
I'm giving baked a go right now and its pretty sweet.

DroidTheory was pumping out roms once upon a time then suddenly silence for the longest time. The "loyal followers" began talking **** eventually and the rom threads fell apart with *****ing. Come to find out he was involved in a very serious accident. The minute he recovered enough to have family smuggle his computer in to the hospital he was baking roms from the hospital bed lol. Moral of the story, never assume anything and enjoy the roms out there now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sledge3n8:
LOL! I live about 45 minutes south of you! My wife is from Toledo and I am from BG! We live in Fostoria now. Small World!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] icon123:
Small world... I live in Rossford and currently camping at Maumee bay.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xI mEzMeRiZe Ix:
Well whenever an update comes, I hope the new CM circle battery is included. Much cleaner than the current circle battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RonnieRuff:
The reasons devs go away are:

They have something better to do

They get a new device.

They do not go away because people like the ROM and ask about it.

That is total BS

Interwebbings enabled by default
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boyer61:
If it ain't broke, why fix it?

Personally I think 3.6.6 is running fine. Sure it's not 4.1.2, but it still runs awesome!

Sure i love updates, but im not going to lose sleep over an update that this rom doesn't even really need.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DevinLeFevere:
So... wait.. EVERYONE doesn't just get rid of that and use a battery bar!!?? :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ignitionnight:
Ewww.... I hate the battery bar. I would like to see the thin battery indicator with the number percentage next to it. I don't like the number on the battery and the circle mod seems out of place with my minimalistic setup.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] justen7723:
Wow that it crazy. I didn't think anybody near me was into this stuff for the longest time. Proven wrong by both of you now. I'm actually just outside of Maumee.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] withbloodskies:
They are driven away by nasty, hungry selfish people asking about the ROM (ETA's). Smart remarks and bad reviews. If you aren't going to wait for a ROM update please go find another ROM for the time being.

I think everyone knows about the ETA rule.. and the fact CNA came back (I'm not sure where they went) I wasn't here for the disappearance but it seems CNA has huge fan support. With that comes huge updates, and this means you may have to wait longer than other ROMs.

People do have lives and that is priority number 1.

Its cut clear why devs leave, nasty people need to stop *****ing about these ROMs. If people were paying for this ROM then people wouldn't have an issue with people *****ing. Since its free I think everyone needs to respect the devs and leave them off to do what they need to do.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sledge3n8:
My 8th grade son plays Rossford in football tomorrow!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] masully84:
He's pulled this disappearing act before, lied about who he was the community(blackdroid), called out other devs in challenges (after kanging) from them. It's nothing new with him. Hence why he isn't welcome on Rootz. He treats people like $hit.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shanp7780:
While that may have happened before ok!!! but dammmm the ROM is super nice and 4.1.2 is good remember new nexus is gonna drop and not far behind will be android os4.2. The last few weeks things have changed and it's gotten very tedious

quite crazy trying to keep builds up to date. give the guy some slack hell maybe some real world **** he might be dealing with or could possibly be burnt the fawk out!!!!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mars196:
Nav Bar

Anyone else getting color flickering in the soft-keys when making the Nav Bar transparent?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] masully84:
Sorry bro, he doesn't deserve slack, what exactly are you trying to prove to me anyways lol? You attempting to make excuses for him?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonstrong:
I'd suggest we leave character assassination out of this discussion. That's the surest way to disrespect and alienate somebody who is making major contributions of time and effort to the community at large at his own expense, and at no cost except to those who choose to make voluntary contributions.

I've read some of the accusations, googled and read a number of the old threads, and have to say that I did not find anything that convinced me that the accusations were legitimate, despite all the hoopla and all the negative claims.

Can we please leave this rancor, name calling and character assassination out of the current discussion? The sole dev behind CNA has been providing this community with what is quite possibly the single best ROM for a number of current devices for the past few months. He has been responsive and quality conscious, and has dramatically improved the overall user experience for me with my Galaxy Nexus, and I suspect many others would agree.

If you feel the need to attack, perhaps it would be more appropriate to set up a blog somewhere else on the topic. Just seems out of place here, where the vast majority of participants appreciate CNA dev's contributions.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] masully84:
Attack, nice exaggeration, I simply pointed past events that actually happened. So there is NOTHING wrong with a factual post. Best ROM is a matter of opinion anyway hahaha

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonstrong:
So...if you don't like the developer and don't like his ROM, what's your purpose in participating in this thread?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] masully84:
People were wondering about him being MIA, thought I'd offer some info for it.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sruel3216:
long story short. cwm wanted to charge for roms back in the day and cna did not want to charge and asked for his rom to be removed from rom manager. they did not remove it causing more conflict between them saying cna doesnt give credit. which is bs cuz i see credit given on every little mod he makes.

virtually every dev kangs work from other people. so i dont see the problem? he gives credit where its due

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CNA is NOT mia. he is working out a few bugs in 3.7.0. Toggles were force closing. do you guys really want it released with no toggles???

i dont
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dx1881:
In reality guys we shouldn't be insulting peoples character or degrating them on there own thread. There are plenty of Roms released daily to satisfy any crack flashers needs. We as a community need to understand that Codename is a person with a real day to day life. This is his hobby which he doesn't rely on for financial gain. If can't appreciate the time or the stability of the current builds then move on cause nobody wants to hear your ****. The last thing any of us want is for him to feel unappreciative because we can't be patient. Good things come to those that wait
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] teschall:
Troll

His Twitter account has been active. He's been prepping his website for an upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sruel3216:
he is prob an old cm dev
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonstrong:
Oh...I see...a public service. How thoughtful.

For anyone else curious - our understanding is that he was on the verge of releasing 3.7 when 4.1.2 was released, so he backed off initially in order to incorporate 4.1.2. When he did start to release 3.7, apparently some of the builds worked, and there were a couple of merges that didn't work for some reason, creating issues that caused boot loops in a couple of the supported devices (e.g., toro), so he pulled it back once again. Right around the same time, he also started a new job (in "real life"). None of us know what time conflicts were created between the debugging, new job, and any other real life situations he may be confronting - and we know that CNA is a one man show. Despite all of this, we saw some indications that he was working on a 3.8 release about 36 hours ago and is also working to update his own website.

Considering how much he's contributed (whether some appreciate it or not) in recent months, and how good CNA 3.6.6 and the 10/06 nightly are, and that this is all freely given to the community, I wish him well, hope that "real life" is treating him well, and also hope that he'll have time to get back to supporting the ROM for those of us that appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Citizen_Snips:
Your "factual" posts also happen to be "pointless". Just because way back in the day CN(A) kanged your favorite dev's work doesn't mean you should troll his thread. If you don't like the ROM then don't use it. If you have nothing to offer on topic then why are you posting here? Some of use don't care about what happened. And FYI CNA is not the first, nor will he be the last to kang someone's work here on XDA.. Lol. He came back and he gives credit where it is due. It's in the past. We love CNA, and we will happily wait for a new, rock solid update. I'm sorry you got butthurt because he told you 1 day, 5 days ago. As far as I'm concerned if he needs a few days away from whiney little douche bags complaining all the time, he should be able to. Yes "favorite" ROM is subjective, but if you haven't noticed there is a vast majority of people running his ROM. He builds, updates & maintains this ROM by himself while working, going to school & having a life outside of XDA. If you want faster updates or think you can do better, then please, by all means, build your own ROM from source and share it with us. Until then please go troll somewhere else like off topic.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sruel3216:
+1

i dont see why people associate cna and kang in a negative way. EVERY Rom out has some sort of kanging in it. He gives credit everytime he uses someone elses work, as do other devs. so whats the problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billykxda:
Ditto for me.

Happy to wait until 3.7 has a fork in it.

In the mean time we have 3.6.6 which is the best ROM available for the GNex, IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sruel3216:
and nexus 7 =)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] npainter7:
What a dummy this guy is LOL