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[International / GSM] [HOW TO] Root the GSM/HSPA+ Samsung Galaxy Nexus
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I got the bootloader unlocked with oem unlock, but when I enter Fastboot boot boot.img it says cannot load 'boot.img'. My boot.img file is in the same directory as fastboot, so I'm not sure why it's not working. Can anyone help me out?
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Does it say "downloading 'boot.img'...FAILED <status read failed <too many links>> when i try boot.superboot.img
When i try boot.img it says <data transfer failure<too many links>>
I get this when i try to boot using superboot.img
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Alright, so this is my first time with broken root. I know this isn't new to some of you guys, so...
Is there a best-practice I should use to repair?
Is there a best-practice I should use to repair?
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No, it specifically said cannot load 'boot.img'. However, I decided to try the superboot method at that point and it seems to have worked. It rebooted, stayed at the boot animation for long enough to make me worry, then rebooted again and prompted me for activation. I've just checked root via adfree and it is rooted.
Now it's just a matter of installing the update and hoping It keeps root. Anyone know if the update kills root?
Edit: updated and still rooted! mission accomplished.
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I have updated and have root.
I updated before root though so worst case is you can reroot.
I updated before root though so worst case is you can reroot.
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Why does superboot wipe the SD? i didnt know it did this. Kinda pissed because transferring stuff from my Bolt's SD to it took like an hour.
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https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/1Jsh9xPwnQP
Worked like a champ! 4.0.2 now unlocked and rooted.
Worked like a champ! 4.0.2 now unlocked and rooted.
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Waiting for the update prior to rooting seems like the way to go.
But, instant gratification rules.
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So where's a good place for a noob to learn about ROMs ?
I DL'd the ROM manager & did the Flash Clockwork Mod Recover deal, but I don't understand the whole Google Wallet deal. I put the GW zip file on the phone, but I really don't understand the next steps.
I DL'd the ROM manager & did the Flash Clockwork Mod Recover deal, but I don't understand the whole Google Wallet deal. I put the GW zip file on the phone, but I really don't understand the next steps.
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Quick update here:
Took FOREVER to get the fastboot unlock done for whatever reason, but once I did, I just followed the superboot instructions. Got stuck for about 15 minutes at the Google logo with the unlocked icon and just did a battery pull. Turned the phone back on and superuser was installed. Downloaded ROM Manager, Titanium Backup and Root Explorer and they all work, so I'm evidently good to go. Easy peasy. Will flash CWR when Koush gets it updated this evening. Til then, I haven't bothered with a nandroid...
Took FOREVER to get the fastboot unlock done for whatever reason, but once I did, I just followed the superboot instructions. Got stuck for about 15 minutes at the Google logo with the unlocked icon and just did a battery pull. Turned the phone back on and superuser was installed. Downloaded ROM Manager, Titanium Backup and Root Explorer and they all work, so I'm evidently good to go. Easy peasy. Will flash CWR when Koush gets it updated this evening. Til then, I haven't bothered with a nandroid...
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if you use the boot.img from the first post and get stuck at the Google screen, you can still run the adb commands!!!
it is confusing because the instructions say "make sure USB debugging is on" which you can't do at the Google screen, but if you just go ahead and type the adb commands anyway, they should work. at least, they did for me.
so to repeat, after you soft boot with the boot.img, you will get stuck at the Google screen. don't reboot or battery pull. just type in the adb commands on your attached computer while you are still stuck at the Google screen.
it is confusing because the instructions say "make sure USB debugging is on" which you can't do at the Google screen, but if you just go ahead and type the adb commands anyway, they should work. at least, they did for me.
so to repeat, after you soft boot with the boot.img, you will get stuck at the Google screen. don't reboot or battery pull. just type in the adb commands on your attached computer while you are still stuck at the Google screen.
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HOLY CRAP I GOT IT
Okay, here is exactly how I got root on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus:
I grabbed the superboot files and downloaded them onto my computer
I then followed the "slightly less manual" instructions, and unlocked my phone
Then, instead of using the "manual" boot.img, I just copy/pasted the boot.superboot.img into that folder and ran
fastboot boot boot.superboot.img
instead.
Waited for the auto reboot...this takes FOREVER (give it 10-15 minutes or more)
Device did come back up normally
Set up Google account, synced, and superboot was on there. No adb, anything needed.
Only issue was that the Nexus had trouble finding Verizon's network...give it a reboot to fix that and it will come right back up.
-- I ALSO did this on my fiance's Nexus, which I had previously loaded the boot.img from the zip file onto. That was not successful, so he had a working, unlocked phone but no root.
I held both volume keys and rebooted into recovery, ran
fastboot boot boot.superboot.img
and let it do its thing and reboot. His hung at the Google screen. I gave it 15 minutes...still hung...pulled battery, powered it back up, and he had root, too. Had the same issue with not finding Verizon's network...a quick reboot fixed that on his phone as well.
Installed wireless tether and we are off and running, grandfathered in to the old Verizon unlimited data plan. Rock on!
Okay, here is exactly how I got root on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus:
I grabbed the superboot files and downloaded them onto my computer
I then followed the "slightly less manual" instructions, and unlocked my phone
Then, instead of using the "manual" boot.img, I just copy/pasted the boot.superboot.img into that folder and ran
fastboot boot boot.superboot.img
instead.
Waited for the auto reboot...this takes FOREVER (give it 10-15 minutes or more)
Device did come back up normally
Set up Google account, synced, and superboot was on there. No adb, anything needed.
Only issue was that the Nexus had trouble finding Verizon's network...give it a reboot to fix that and it will come right back up.
-- I ALSO did this on my fiance's Nexus, which I had previously loaded the boot.img from the zip file onto. That was not successful, so he had a working, unlocked phone but no root.
I held both volume keys and rebooted into recovery, ran
fastboot boot boot.superboot.img
and let it do its thing and reboot. His hung at the Google screen. I gave it 15 minutes...still hung...pulled battery, powered it back up, and he had root, too. Had the same issue with not finding Verizon's network...a quick reboot fixed that on his phone as well.
Installed wireless tether and we are off and running, grandfathered in to the old Verizon unlimited data plan. Rock on!
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I updated the Drivers section of the OP to contain the following drivers
[ADB/FB Driver] Naked Samsung Driver 1.7
a lot of members where having success with these drivers instead of some of the other ones.
[ADB/FB Driver] Naked Samsung Driver 1.7
a lot of members where having success with these drivers instead of some of the other ones.
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Sorry for the dumb question.
I'm having a bit trouble finding the Drivers section, could you please point me to it?EDIT: Found it. Srry, should've looked a bit harder
[ADB/FB Driver] Naked Samsung Driver 1.7 - xda-developers
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Not sure if this is the right thread for this but, does anyone know if the Mods over at XDA work on the LTE Nexus?
Specifically this one:
[MOD] Stock Launcher | Invisible Folders - xda-developers
Specifically this one:
[MOD] Stock Launcher | Invisible Folders - xda-developers
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I have win7 64bit and tiring to get the drivers to work in boot mode was crazy. Well anyway I did a manual root install.
The only method that would work and see the Nexus was the easy manual method. The other methods will not see the Nexus/drivers.
You can manually unlock the boot loader and then use super boot as well.
The Nexus has to be manually unlocked using fast boot in the terminal window.
The only method that would work and see the Nexus was the easy manual method. The other methods will not see the Nexus/drivers.
You can manually unlock the boot loader and then use super boot as well.
The Nexus has to be manually unlocked using fast boot in the terminal window.
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Okay guys, still haven't caught-up with all of the posts from today, but I have updated the OP/first post to reflect my experiences and what I've learned so far for the VZW Galaxy Nexus. Here's a quick summary:
1. The Naked Samsung 1.7.zip USB drivers from here [ADB/FB Driver] Naked Samsung Driver 1.7 - xda-developers (thanks to XDA's 1wayjonny), worked great for me for 64 bit Windows 7 Professional.
2. After you've unlocked the bootloader, your first boot is going to take a while (about five minutes), so be patient. I'm pretty sure that since a bootloader unlock does a factory reset, it cleared you dalvik-cache, which needs to be rebuilt on first boot. So don't do a battery pull--just be patient and let the two cycles of the boot animation run their course.
3. The unsecured boot.img files used by the first two manual methods as well as the boot.superboot.img file in the Superboot method seem to hang and not finish booting (or I really didn't wait long enough). The Superboot boot.superboot.img file will, however, get the root package installed and gets your phone rooted. You'll still have to do a battery pull after a letting it try its boot thing for a few minutes, but you should find that Superboot get the root part done.
Been a long day...got a lot more threads and posts to read...
Cheers!
1. The Naked Samsung 1.7.zip USB drivers from here [ADB/FB Driver] Naked Samsung Driver 1.7 - xda-developers (thanks to XDA's 1wayjonny), worked great for me for 64 bit Windows 7 Professional.
2. After you've unlocked the bootloader, your first boot is going to take a while (about five minutes), so be patient. I'm pretty sure that since a bootloader unlock does a factory reset, it cleared you dalvik-cache, which needs to be rebuilt on first boot. So don't do a battery pull--just be patient and let the two cycles of the boot animation run their course.
3. The unsecured boot.img files used by the first two manual methods as well as the boot.superboot.img file in the Superboot method seem to hang and not finish booting (or I really didn't wait long enough). The Superboot boot.superboot.img file will, however, get the root package installed and gets your phone rooted. You'll still have to do a battery pull after a letting it try its boot thing for a few minutes, but you should find that Superboot get the root part done.
Been a long day...got a lot more threads and posts to read...
Cheers!
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<snip>I know the Mac is Linux (Mach kernel) at its heart, after all.<snip>
I'm sorry, but I disagree. Don't hate me. Mac is based on (closed source) Unix. Linux is the open source 'version' of Unix, as it was developed by one of the guys who worked on the Minix branch of Unix, Linus Torvalds who was frustrated by the closed source nature of Unix. But, yes, because of this similarity sometimes the same terminal commands work on either.
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John, my warning still stands. I do not yet have this phone, but I consider myself fairly savvy on cell phones in general, especailly when it comes to GSM vs. CDMA (LTE in this case). I am going to try to post more info soon, as now I read more and more problems with folks using the files/methods posted for the GSM version of the phone.
I asked for the GNex section to be split between the i515 and the GSM model #, but . . . . . .
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@scary: I am really thinking that maybe P3Droid's rooting files (and specifically his boot.img file) need to be used as from what I've seen with all the problems here and your recent edit of your OP those might be the best way to go. I _think_ that Pete Alfonso's 'boot.img' file (and all the others linked) have given major problems as you have edited the OP to reflect. Unfortunately, p3 has removed the downloads from his thread at mydroidworld.com. Fortunately I grabbed them.
I have a bit more to say in this matter, but I fear I would be stepping on your toes, plus I have other pressing things to do. Suffice it to say, I will be editing the guide at my site to reflect my latest revelations in view of those problems posted in this (now blowing up) thread.
I have a bit more to say in this matter, but I fear I would be stepping on your toes, plus I have other pressing things to do. Suffice it to say, I will be editing the guide at my site to reflect my latest revelations in view of those problems posted in this (now blowing up) thread.
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