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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] relaxable:
Almost disaster

Moved from the Nexus One to the Galaxy Nexus in August & like a lot, but seriously DISlike the volume coming out of the phone for ringtones, etc, taking up screen space for the navigation buttons, the lack of removable storage (which also results in not being able to treat any of the storage as a drive when attaching phone to PC.) I rooted my GNex, but was on stock JB 4.1.1.

Anyway, rec'd notification last night of an update. It would NOT install. I think it might be because I had deleted a few system files (maybe some ringtones I didn't want), or that I had used TitaniumBkup to integrate updates back to system. Anyway, before trying, I made backup with TB, and a Nandroid with Clockwork. Finally, gave up trying to get the OTA to work and flashed the Google 4.1.2 image. What I didn't realize is that doing this would ERASE EVERYTHING ON THE PHONE - including the "virtual" external SD storage! Which means erasing all the Titanium backups, the nandroid backups, every thing!!!

Luckily, just a few days ago I had made a backup of the virtual SD storage to my PC, so I was able to be almost restored by rerooting the phone, installing TB and restoring the backup from couple days ago. What I did lose is the last Nandroid on 4.1.1 and a few other things...

But, this is just so frustrating, I really can't believe Google/Samsung would make this device without removable SD storage. It just sucks.

It is VERY VERY VERY difficult to get a [complete] backup of the virtual SD storage using MTP.

Well, I think I learned my lesson, but I still don't totally understand what I'm going to have to do to make sure I can use the OTA for the next update. There's just some crapware I don't want on my phone - so, I'm thinking I can use TBU to freeze those system apps I don't want; then defrost them when the next OTA comes out. And, NEVER NEVER NEVER integrate any system app updates into the system with TBU.

What I'm not clear on: will I be able to apply an OTA with the phone rooted and non-stock recovery? Will I be able to apply OTA when I've added files into the system ROM? I think/hope the answer is yes....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Have a read of post #2 here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shaveender:
I too have the same proplem pls help someone??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cturbos:
i've the update 2 hours ago,i need to root it again.:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PUTALE:
just got the update takju last night. I think my phone feels a bit faster after the update:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joplisan:
My girlfriend received 4.1.2 OTA for yakju. It was about time! ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shaveender:
I too have the same problem pls help..same as ur case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] negrobembon:
That sucks, mine is gone too, so its back to soundhound
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1943623
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] johninsf:
Got my update this am. Unsure what it brought but device seems more responsive.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Desotho:
I tried updating aswell, but because I installed the Gmail 4.2 APK a while back, I deleted the original Gmail APK. Now, I get the well known "Android on his back with his guts hanging out" symbol, and an error message containing the bla bla Gmail.apk bla bla line. Does anyone know an easy way of restoring the original Gmail APK of JRO03C? Or is there someone who still has it lieing around somewhere?

Thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kendoori:
Can't Receive OTA. What's Easiest way to get back to rooted stock?

Am pretty sure that OTA is not happy about CWM recovery 6.0x that I have installed. Am rooted and have takju.

What's best way to get back to rooted stock so that I can then run OTA?

Be kind with me, I've seen a lot of conflicting info on this
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Follow the instructions here to flash the 4.1.2 images EXCEPT for the userdata image.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] reddtessa:
So jealous

:crying: I am so jealous... am a big red user and like always no OTA yet (like everyone else I am wanting the OTA popup just to feel special, but only feel gitty is all I am getting so far) as we are normally last at everything it seems lol. No ICS even for the Tbolt which is why its in a drawer as a backup and I got the Nexus 2 wks ago, I love the Nexus thus far, well aside from the battery life that is, but am sure I'll get it figured out soon enough. I am too afraid to mess with flashing roms as I'd more than likely mess something up as I am not android literate yet. Rooting is as far as I have gone just not with this device yet.

I even keep F5ing their darn Software Update page hoping it would no longer say "Software Update: Galaxy Nexus by Samsung - Coming Soon!" :(

Thanks for reading my gibberish. :highfive:

Carry on with making me whimper on the other side of the screen. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
It'll be at least a month before we get the mysid 4.1.2 update for our VZW Gnex devices. Google submits the OTAs to Verizon, then Verizon has to test and approve them before they're allowed to roll out. The Verizon Xoom is still stuck on ICS and, like the Gnex, that one gets updates direct from Google too! haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] F17Z63R4LD:
Sorry but i dont ubderstand ur g nexus is not a gsm one? Its the lte one? If not we could try to step.by stpe.guide u into flashing a yakju rom

Enviado desde mi GT-S5830 usando Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mangoberri:
I'm getting the weirdest battery drain issue after updating to 4.1.2. All apps are the same, but with very little use, my battery is down to 25% from a full charge. Under battery in settings, screen on time is only 19 minutes.

running Stock ROM

Anyone experiencing this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GateCityRadio:
So there is no way to get this update if you have CMW? I really don't want to wipe everything I have and start over again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
You don't have to wipe. You just have to flash the file manually. When you get the OTA notification on your phone, you can't choose "reboot and install". If you do, the OTA won't install. When you get the notification, go into your /cache folder, copy the zip file to somewhere on your storage and then flash the file manually in CWM.

When you use CWM instead of stock recovery, you gain a huge amount of features but you also lose some features too. The ability to auto-flash OTAs is one of them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kendoori:
I just tried this and I get the "assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/build.prop", "04bd843.....") E:Error in /sdcard/061fa....zip (Status 7) Installation aborted.

This is the same error I received when I ran the update after reboot and install.

Do I need to get rid of CM Recovery v6?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
No. You got that error because your build.prop is not stock. Either you, or a root app you use, modified the file somehow. If you are rooted with an unlocked bootloader, don't waste your time with an OTA. Just download the 4.1.2 images for your device from http://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images. Once you have them, flash system.img and boot.img using fast boot and you're done.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kendoori:
Forgive my greenness but where am I pulling system.img and boot.img from?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] whpsnp:
Just unzip the file you downloaded from Google, the files you need will be in that folder.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ismar23:
Hi, the nexus asks for restart, but i have CWM installed, booloader unlock and root. And i see several peoples with problem when if installed those modifications. So, just back to recovery stock and restart or i have the format and install of zero? Help! :(

Sorry for my english. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kendoori:
Thanks all, with a little bit more googling I got this working... For Ubuntu users of fastboot, you need to do SUDO to get it rolling...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ATMOSF3AR:
When should I expect for he yakjuxw ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bozzykid:
No one here could possibly know the answer to that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kovacslaszlo13:
Google is the best in support.Best example the nexus S. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Based on previous updates, I would guess a few months later...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GateCityRadio:
my cache folder is empty :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] catracho04:
Galaxy nexus i9250 not able to find network

Hi! team I have some issues with my cellphone is not worling with my carrier is ICE at Costa Rica and is not able to find any available network

have test before and it was working I downloaded into 4.0,4 and same issue phone is international unlock from google bought it.

I have change the Sim card and doesn't work, can this be a Software issue? if so how can I install lastest 4.2 with Odin and also that covers my modem

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it finds my carrier ICE but when I tab on it I receive error

Unable to connect into this network at this time please try again later :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Proelio:
Toolkit is not compatible for 4.2.1, isn't it? I planned to unlock the bootloader and boot tomorrow, and I don't know if I should update to 4.2.1, because toolkit won't work then.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alexcinci:
The 4.2.1 OTA just popped up here on my yakju...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EddyOS:
1. Download the 'yakju' 4.1.2 factory image:

https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/yakju-jzo54k-factory-92ff9457.tgz

2. Extract it somewhere (e.g. your FASTBOOT folder)

3. Run the flash-all.bat (Windows) or flash-all.sh (Linux/Mac)

4. Job done!

Now you can remove the -w switch from the script to stop it wiping data (use Notepad++ to do this) but otherwise you're good to go!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Why would you want to use Odin? There is less risk of messing something up on you device using fastboot.

Anyway, to flash via odin, you need to extract the images from Google's .tgz file, and re-pack them for odin (or there is already a thread where someone re-packed them already).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Iain 89:
My handset is factory unlocked but I use an o2 UK sim
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] F17Z63R4LD:
ought affeczo

Hi there would you be so kind to share the link to the OTA? when you did it did it erase all your data? i mean it was factory restored? or just updated and all your apps remain the same? and btw No OTA also here in Mexico im in Yakju oh and unlocked bootloader thanks for all! Saludos!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Of course it is hehe. (to my surprise even usb jig makes nexus boot into Odin Mode :) Galaxy Nexus i so great device that it can be flashed both via Odin Mode (volume down + power) and bootloader (fastboot). It's not like you can just download factory image and run Odin. It's kinda more complicated. I came from Sammy and got used to Odin, I like this flashing-tool. I decided to use it again cos I wanted a clean flash with full wipe at one time! Otherwise I would also use fastboot command.

I recommend you to visit chainfire's thread (u don't have to read the whole one. Just OP and last couple of pages, but read!) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1586807

That's what I did. Here you go:

1) unpack factory image with 7-zip (even image-yakju-jzo54k.zip! u must have totally 6 parts!)

2) once you have all imgs (boot, system, radio, bootloader, userdata, recovery) rename bootloader***.img and radio***.img file to botloader.img respective radio.img)

3) create Odin-flashable tar.md5 package. If you are a windows-user I recommend you Cygwin. Launch Cygwin terminal, navigate to the folder containing all these parts and use these commands:

tar -H ustar -c boot.img bootloader.img radio.img recovery.img system.img userdata.img > name-of-odin-flashable.tar

md5sum -t name-of-odin-flashable.tar >> name-of-odin-flashable.tar

mv name-of-odin-flashable.tar name-of-odin-flashable.tar.md5

That's how it looked in my case (all codes are taken from the thread above):

tar -H ustar -c boot.img bootloader.img radio.img recovery.img system.img userdata.img > ONE.PT.YAKJU.JZO54K.tar
md5sum -t ONE.PT.YAKJU.JZO54K.tar >> ONE.PT.YAKJU.JZO54K.tar
mv ONE.PT.YAKJU.JZO54K.tar ONE.PT.YAKJU.JZO54K.tar.md5

4) If you want to use Odin in future, u will have to install Samsung USB drivers, otherwise u won't need them.

5) Download Odin 1.85, and launch it.

6) Restart your GNex in Odin Mode (volume down + power) and connect your handset to PC-usb port.

7) In Odin window chose PDA and navigate to your newly created .tar.md5 package and press start.

Remember that: flashing this package (userdata.img is the villain here) will erase your data partition (including sd-card!) So do the backup before!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Iain 89:
As others have stated the factory images are available from Google so they're is no reason for me to be lying about an OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bbiao:
Can't wait for the OTA, and I flashed the takju factory image. Now restoring my data using "adb restore". (Upgrade from a yakju phone)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] subxero123:
Anyone know whats new in 4.1.2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
For 7" tablets like the Nexus 7, it adds landscape support in the launcher and fixes a ton of bugs. For other devices like phones, it's just a big bugfix release.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nunomeneses:
I couldn't share the link because my log was deleted some how. But the update didn't erase nothing else. Apps and settings all remain the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] F17Z63R4LD:
Thanks so much thats all i needed i think OTA is better at least for lazy people dond need to restore and stuff or anyone else thinks a clean rom is better? than OTA i think its the same please be kind to tell me if there are any differences
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] delf0s:
I'm on yakjuxw 4.1.1 non root (unlocked), any idea if I can just update via OTA zip?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] geemaan:
Yes, when the yakjuxw OTA will be availabe.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruskylfc:
If I update my gnex with the flash image, will it reset my whole phone or is it like the OTA version through the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
If you flash only the system and boot images, it will not reset your phone, and it will be like getting the update via OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruskylfc:
mmmm can you give a little help? I downloaded the factory image, so all I gotta do is flash it with gnextoolkit or what?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Follow the steps here. Just make sure you do NOT flash the userdata image.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
try this! It's erfant's and I would say the most noob-friendly guide!

(You will just have to flash kernel and system: boot.img and system.img)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1626895

EDIT: I am sorry, I didn't notice the post above. Delete please!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FrankNS:
For update to 4.1.2 without losing any userdata or Apps do following:

Download "takju-jzo54k-factory-92830c0b.tgz" and unpack it.

Edit "flash-all.bat" with Text Editor and remove "-w" from it.

Delete "userdata.img" from "image-takju-jzo54k.zip".

Put phone in fastboot modus and then run "flash-all.bat".
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fpg:
:D

Inviato dal mio Galaxy Nexus con Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mm_david_mm:
First of all, thank you.

Just a question; I suppose that it is necessary to have unlocked bootloader no?

EDIT: OK, I can answer to myself; it si necessary to have unlocked bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruskylfc:
Thanks for the help guys!

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There's a thing... mine is yakju, and I don't see that "flash-all.bat", only "flash-all.sh" and "flash-all"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wtr_dhd:
You can also just follow efrants tutorial to push the image via the unlocked bootloader, just skip the userdata step.

Worked like a charm for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mm_david_mm:
That's the same for yakju, takju or others.

Just run "flash all". Maybe yo don't see ".bat" because yor Windows settings.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shugo88:
Does anyone have a changelog of all the bugfixes and whatnot for 4.1.2? I'm going to continue to wait for a ota on my stock takju if the changes are minor.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
Aside from adding movies to Google Now, it appears that 4.1.2 is primarily a bugfix release, especially on phones. For 7" tablets (like Nexus 7) it also added landscape mode in the launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wtr_dhd:
The changes, at least for the phone must be minor, I'm not seeing any difference at all. Suppose it are just some bugfixes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdwright45:
Supposed to add pinch to zoom in Gmail app. And some sort of swipe to delete / archive.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgdg:
Wonder why I am not getting the OTA still?

I am on rooted, but stock rom and recovery yakju device purchased from Google Play Store....

Have already tried Google Services Framework - Stop, and checked System Updates...still nothing...

I thought rooted phones would also get OTA's so long as they are running stock rom and recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
That's the leaked 4.2 GMail app that people are talking about. Not part of 4.1.2...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FrankNS:
Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker

Unlock Bootloader without wipe! Only needs root.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MattSkeet:
Anyone on 4.1.2 have they fixed sms widget?

It wash force closing launcher after scrolling down
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MountainDrew:
Because the OTA hasn't been pushed to everyone yet. Probably in the next couple of days. Patience...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mxconnections:
Im on mac so i wanted to open the flash-all.sh, but it didnt start up?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dward2828:
Worked for me. Try it now ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TeraByte911:
Care to grab an OTA URL for the rest of us?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Darkat70:
I did a usb flash from the factory image, the only thing I have been noticing is the stock browser occasionally just shuts down while in the middle of something.

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Don't think my post just worked

I did a usb flash from the factory image, the only thing that I have noticed is that the stock browser occasionally just shuts down while in the middle of something.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TeraByte911:
You mean a dirty flash without wiping user data? I'm loath to try that just in case any issues arise, but I guess it is an option.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mattiL:
I had to do some fiddling to update my GN from my Macbook Pro.

But to be able to execute flash-all.sh you have to run the command 'chmod +x flash-all.sh' to make the script executable.

This http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1917237 might be useful.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Edo 91:
then upgrade to version 4.1.2 does not bring any significant benefit to our gnexus?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
Just a sh*t ton of bug fixes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pentium:
exactly...I was going to say this!

I didn't find anything new in 4.1.2, bug fixes only I think...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shawjack:
Am using yakju rom, still no OTA in Hong Kong...:crying:

waiting...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UKpav:
Has anyone got the OTA zip file we could flash through custom recovery. That is what i did to update my nexus 7 couple of days ago.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] galaxy3-i5800:
no OTA in finland either, hopefully i get it too. Changed my yakxw to yakju ages ago to even get 4.1.1 jb. now i´m rooted and had custom recovery, but what i have read u have to change back to stock recovery to get OTA´s. It´s done but still nothing! i hope i dont have to unroot before i can get it...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Link_proxXP:
takju or yakju?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
http://www.funkyandroid.com/aosp-JRO03R-JZO54K.html
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bbiao:
use logcat to grap the zip file url
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fooman123:
After I flashed the system and boot images -- I installed the new 4.2 gmail.apk - everything works great.

Love the Gmail 4.2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UKpav:
Yakju
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bozzykid:
Compared to past bug fix releases, this is the smallest changelog I have ever seen from Google. If you look at the actually bug fixes (most are actually translation fixes), none are really significant. My guess is they forked off 4.1 the moment they knew they were changes the power management chip in the Nexus 7 and pushed it out when they started flashing that new hardware.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MoosDiagramm:
The build number hints into the same direction. O54 means end of August, just 50 days after the date of 4.1.1.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adheesio:
I flashed 4.1.2 yesterday, but I got feeling 4.1.1 was smoother..? :eek:

At least switching home screen jerks a bit, in 4.1.1 it was really smooth.

Anybody having similar experience..? Or am I only one with this issue..?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UKpav:
Can't believe there isn't a OTA zip file out there yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Link_proxXP:
incredible, but it's truth :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TeraByte911:
Only seems to be because people who are getting the OTA are too lazy to dump a logcat. Very frustrating.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atluu:
Not yet in France :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
I'm beginning to think this is a hoax. Cleared Google Services Framework. No dice. Oh well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kreml0n:
No updates seen at my end in Bangladesh :p.... This is total silliness!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bozzykid:
There was very little work done in the launcher. Most had to do with rotation that aren't in the GN build.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
For those that want auto-rotation on the launcher, all you have to do is add one line to your build.prop. See here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iuridiniz:
Worked on my Nexus 7, not on Galaxy Nexus.

I'll wait for OTA zip.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UKpav:
At this speed my hair will go grey before someone posts a link from logcat. Pls people...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
It is my understanding that the clear Google Services Framework trick ONLY works if the update has been fully rolled out, i.e., it won't work if Google is only testing the update by pushing it to a few users.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k_myk:
Well, I'm not one of them that's for sure:P Logcat is waitng for one little OTA URL:P

Wysyłane z mojego Nexus 7 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ManMOuntain:
For my unlocked and rooted Nexus mobile, I just grabbed the 4.1.2 factory image, edited the flash batch file to remove the -w flag and removed userdata.img from the package and applied the update. The instructions are easy to follow and all over xda.

"For update to 4.1.2 without losing any userdata or Apps do following:

1. Download "takju-jzo54k-factory-92830c0b.tgz" and unpack it.

2. Edit "flash-all.bat" with Text Editor and remove "-w" from it.

3. Delete "userdata.img" from "image-takju-jzo54k.zip".

4. Put phone in fastboot modus and then run "flash-all.bat"."

Running 4.1.2 perfectly fine with no personal data lost.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] whpsnp:
Had the same problem but didn't find any solution. Just ended up extracting all files to my platform-tools folder and flashed them one by one with fastboot. Flashed userdata.img as well as I was coming from a yakjuxw which is now a yakju.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chsriman:
Oh... Thanks... I got the ota update on my nexus 7 yesterday but not yet on galaxy nexus. I was starting to get worried whether something is wrong with the phone. Your post helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slayr76:
There is no ota for galaxy nexus yet, people are confusing the nexus 7 ota with galaxy nexus phone otherwise there would be a cwm ota flashable zip by now, an the ppl claiming they have ota have no proof to show besides a stupid screenshot thats been passed around from china lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
As with every single other update for any Nexus device, the ota update gets pushed out to a few devices initially.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slayr76:
These few must have had it for a week an still nothing for everyone else, I'm sure lastime I had ota jellybean within 2 days after it was reported for yakju.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sotabis:
Yesterday I received ota for galaxy nexus and also nexus s. always with the elimination of the framework. never been so 'lucky. the roll out anyway is started