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how can i revert back to gingerbread on my nexus from ICS

phone has been working crappy and i want to revert back to ics for the time being until google works it out. what's the easiest way to do so. can i just put a zip file and apply it through recovery like i did to update to ics?

wasya152 said:
phone has been working crappy and i want to revert back to ics for the time being until google works it out. what's the easiest way to do so. can i just put a zip file and apply it through recovery like i did to update to ics?
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Yep. via your file manager try the recovery trick

I've already seen a thread about that here but I can't find it quickly now. Anyway, you will need cwm recovery to revert back to Gingerbread from ICS because stock recovery won't allow you to do so.
EDIT : Here is the thread [Q] Downgrading Nexus S from ICS to Gingerbread.
EDIT 2 : If your phone is not unlocked you will need this to proceed... It looks like a pretty good and comprehensive tutorial to me Downgrade Nexus S from 4.0.3 To 2.3.6

You wanna go back to stock? Go on Peter Alfonso's web site. He has a stock rooted gwk74 zip you can just flash through cwm with a wipe.
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yeah, just wipe then flash gb rom

Downgrade Unlocked Atrix From Gingerbread 2.3.44.5.91

I have an unlocked, rooted, Motorola Atrix from ATT. I installed an unofficial Gingerbread 2.3.4 release (one that was released before the official OTA update).
I'm having intermittent problems (txts being sent to the wrong people, phone rebooting, etc.), so I'd like to flash to a different firmware.
I'd prefer to install the official OTA update, but it doesn't let me since I'm already on that version.
I've searched for ways to downgrade, but I don't see this situation specifically.
How do I downgrade, or how do I upgrade to something like ice cream or 2.3.5/6?
Any help would be appreciated! Yes, I will click the thank you button per the noob video

If you're unlocked, just flash a fruit cake from the deb section. Easy as pie.
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Alcapone263 said:
If you're unlocked, just flash a fruit cake from the deb section. Easy as pie.
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
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Can I downgrade this way, and then install the latest official OTA update?

dragoon17x said:
Can I downgrade this way, and then install the latest official OTA update?
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NO OTA's!!?!?!
OTA have a locked bootloader and will brick you use fruitcake or just grab the /system and faux's froyo kernel and flash that

I would suggest upgrading and not downgrading. If you don't use Webtop then try one of these ROMS:
Neutrino: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398819
This is by far the fastest and most lightweight ROM available. Webtop isn't supported on it. But it's very nice, customizable, and has very nice tweaks!
Miui: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383721
Also a great ROM and highly themeable. It's built from stock so there isn't any Motorola additions to it! It's blur free, quick, and great!
Instructions to install any ROM:
1. Download ROM and place on internal storage (10gb).
2. Download ROM Racers Recovery and flash to phone.
3. Download FFW and run it.
4. Boot into CWM (Android Recovery) and Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Davlink Cache.
5. Install ROM from internal SD.
5. Wipe Cache and reboot!

[How to] Flash back to old bootloader after updated new bootloader XXELLA

Caution: I have tried this method with my S3 and successfully flash back to old bootloader XXALEF. But we always have to be careful when flash bootloader. According to sammobile, Samsung updated new bootloader to fix suddend death error of S3. Every update of the manufacture should be better. So I don't advise you to downgrade bootloader back to previous version. JUST ALWAY FLASH AS OUR OWN RISK !
And If you try and successfully please report here and let me know if it works 100% on another S3.
Hey guys,
After flashed stock XXELLA rom or flash new XXELLA bootloader. You can't not flash back to old previous version of bootloader anymore via PC Odin. And after every S3 reboot, it will show red exclamation mark at boot logo and always check flash counter =1 in download mode if you user custom kernel or custom CWM. This is 3 method to flash back to old bootloader:
>>> METHOD 1: You can use Sboot Checker to check which bootloader is backlisted. Then use some basic terminal commands to downgrade your bootloader. This is more simple and safer. Please visit @Odia's topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2081748. Credit to him.
>>> METHOD 2: This is the most simple and fast method for lazy guys ! Just download the following .zip file and flash via CWM Recovery. You will be restored to old ICS bootloader XXBLFB. This is download link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36433966&postcount=105. Credit to @fbatti73 he has ported @Odia's command to CWM flashable zip file. So many thanks to @fbatti73 and @Odia.
>>> METHOD 3: This is the first method I've found but far too much work involved and take alot of time. But if you like this' also another choosing:
1. Always backup first, full wipe yor S3 and flash back to lastest stock ICS 4.0.4 rom not included old bootloader in it or you can fash via Mobile Odin and don't care it include a bootloader or not because Mobile Odin doesn't flash bootloader. I''m in Vietnam and I choose this ICS 4.0.4 rom I9300XXBLH1_I9300OLBBLH1_XEV.zip http://www.hotfile.com/dl/166926386/6a0e52a/I9300XXBLH1_I9300OLBBLH1_XEV.zip.html
2. After flashed ICS 4.04 rom don't root or do another work on it, Just check OTA update on S3 by Go to Settings > About device > Software update > Click Update. Let OTA update your S3 to JB 4.1.1. In my case the OTA will update to JB 4.1.1 XXDLJ1 and it takes about 2xx MB size. Yes, it's here. The processing of OTA update from ICS 4.0.4 to JB 4.1.1 can break the protect of new bootloader XXELLA . And after OTA updated to JB 4.1.1 you would have the old version of JB 4.1.1 bootloader. In my case it's bootloader XXDLJ1.
3. But although our S3 has old bootloader XXDLJ1 but it's still a JB bootloader version. Every S3 reboot you will still get red exclamation mark and counter =1 if you use custom kernel or custom CWM. To make red exlamation mark and counter =1 disappear totally. You only have to flash back to old ICS version bootloader XXALEF. And now you can flash back to XXALEF bootloader via PC Odin.
4. Just install a custom kernel and a custom CWM Recovery. Wa wa, red exclamation mark and counter =1 have already dissapeared totally.
This is the link of ICS old bootloader XXALEF can flash via Odin: http://www.mediafire.com/?dlruvz9fib6c046
>>> Many thanks to XDA members of the following threads. Yours'' replys helped me accidental found this way )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077844
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918667
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993044
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610

Dr.Love said:
Hey guys,
After flashed stock XXELLA rom or flash new XXELLA bootloader. You can't not flash back to old previous version of bootloader anymore. And after every S3 reboot, it will show red exlamation mark at boot logo and always check flash counter =1 in download mode if you user custom kernel or custom CWM. This is the way I found to flashed back to old bootloader.
1. Flash back to lastest stock ICS 4.0.4 rom not included old bootloader in it. I''m in Vietnam and I choose this rom I9300XXBLH1_I9300OLBBLH1_XEV.zip http://www.hotfile.com/dl/166926386/6a0e52a/I9300XXBLH1_I9300OLBBLH1_XEV.zip.html
2. After flashed ICS 4.04 rom. You let OTA update check and let OTA update your S3 to JB 4.1.1. In my case the OTA will update to JB 4.1.1 XXDLJ1. Yes, it's here. The processing of OTA update from ICS 4.0.4 to JB 4.1.1 can break the protect of new bootloader XXELLA . And after OTA updated to JB 4.1.1 you would have the old version of JB 4.1.1 bootloader. In my case it''s bootloader XXDLJ1.
3. But although our S3 has old bootloader XXDLJ1 but it''s still a JB bootloader version. Every S3 reboot you will still get red exlamation mark and counter =1 if you use custom kernel or custom CWM.
4. To make red exlamation mark and counter =1 disappear totally. You only have to flash back to old ICS version bootloader XXALEF. And now you can flash back to XXALEF bootloader via Odin.
5. Just install a custom kernel and a custom CWM Recovery. Wa wa, red exlamation mark and counter =1 have already dissapered totally.
This is the link of ICS old bootloader XXALEF can flash via Odin: http://www.mediafire.com/?dlruvz9fib6c046
>>> Many thanks to XDA members of the following threads. Yours'' replys helped me accidental found this way )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077844
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918667
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993044
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
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Did you even tried it or you need other members to beta test it 4 u,post a video of u making this ACTUALLY work !

Dr Love. In the OTA step- how much is the size of 4.1.1 ?

Pretty nice, will give it a try on the S3 of my mom

nhariamine said:
Did you even tried it or you need other members to beta test it 4 u,post a video of u making this ACTUALLY work !
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Oh, I have tried it with my S3 and successfully flash back to old bootloader. Sorry, I can't make a video. I will add caution in post 1 because always have to be carefully when flash bootloader. You can try as your own risk.
thekoRngear said:
Dr Love. In the OTA step- how much is the size of 4.1.1 ?
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About 2xx MB.

sangosnip69 said:
Pretty nice, will give it a try on the S3 of my mom
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I'm downloading everything I need, I'll get a try and come back later to tell you if it's work with French Firmware.

Why there is red mark when phone boot? I'm running CM10.1 I got afraid because of that.
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how the new bootloader looks like ?

eranda84 said:
Why there is red mark when phone boot? I'm running CM10.1 I got afraid because of that.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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It appear because you use custom kernel or custom CWM with new bootloader.
F.M.K said:
how the new bootloader looks like ?
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Go to google play, find app Android System Info. Install and run it you will see current version of your S3's bootloader in System Tab.

SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bootloader changed to XXDLJ1.
Update: Changed to ICS XXALEF.
Thanks a lot!!!
The trick is to download a full fledged ICS firmware of a country that yet no been updated to 4.1.2. After flash, let the OTA update according to that or any country that has not been updated to JB 4.1.2. I downloaded OP's Vietnamese firmware and flashed but chosen India on OTA update. It's a 285.07 MB file.
Voila you are done. The OTA does the trick.

thank you for the information, I'll try

If I flash old nandroid backup from ics, would it flash old bootloader?
Sent from a better Galaxy designed for humans!

zadusimple said:
If I flash old nandroid backup from ics, would it flash old bootloader?
Sent from a better Galaxy designed for humans!
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thekoRngear said:
SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bootloader changed to XXDLJ1.
Update: Changed to ICS XXALEF.
Thanks a lot!!!
The trick is to download a full fledged firmware of a country that yet no been updated to 4.1.2. After flash, let the OTA update according to that or any country that has not been updated to JB 4.1.2. I downloaded OP's vietnamese firmware but in the SW settings chose India.
Voila you are done. The OTA does the trick.
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thanks have you used mobile odin?thanks for reply

uberto.costanzo said:
thanks have you used mobile odin?thanks for reply
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It will work with kies?

uberto.costanzo said:
thanks have you used mobile odin?thanks for reply
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Nope.
Done with PC Odin.

thekoRngear said:
Nope.
Done with PC Odin.
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and factory reset after flash or before? thanks

uberto.costanzo said:
and factory reset after flash or before? thanks
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Hmm..just before I flashed the full firmware I had fully wiped device with cwm recovery.

uberto.costanzo said:
and factory reset after flash or before? thanks
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Before

Have I killed my Nexus 2012?

Hi guys,long time lurker here.
I have recently tried to update my old Nexus 2012 to Kitkat, and messed it up!:crying:
I can only get into TWRP now, and only get roms on there via a USB OTG cable.
Thing is, i've tried loads of roms and they all seem to fail. I've obviously messed up somewhere, anyone give me any poiinters?
Cheers.
EDIT
Think I'm sorted - seems i can't update to Kitkat, I tried a 4.2 rom, and all is good.
Note to self - do more research before 'updating':silly:

seymour71 said:
Hi guys,long time lurker here.
I have recently tried to update my old Nexus 2012 to Kitkat, and messed it up!:crying:
I can only get into TWRP now, and only get roms on there via a USB OTG cable.
Thing is, i've tried loads of roms and they all seem to fail. I've obviously messed up somewhere, anyone give me any poiinters?
Cheers.
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If you took an OTA with stock firmware and TWRP, that's the issue. You can't boot into the bootloader to flash stock?

kcipopnevets said:
If you took an OTA with stock firmware and TWRP, that's the issue. You can't boot into the bootloader to flash stock?
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Cheers dude, I think I'm sorted now, albeit at a 4.2 rom. What's the easiest way to update to 4.4?

seymour71 said:
Cheers dude, I think I'm sorted now, albeit at a 4.2 rom. What's the easiest way to update to 4.4?
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For stock KitKat, use Nexus Root Toolkit and flash the stock binary, and enable USB debugging! Toolkit really takes over so it's kinda one click.
For a ROM? Update TWRP, CWM, or PhilZ to the latest version and pick a ROM that suits your fancy! Good luck on your journey!

kcipopnevets said:
For stock KitKat, use Nexus Root Toolkit and flash the stock binary, and enable USB debugging! Toolkit really takes over so it's kinda one click.
For a ROM? Update TWRP, CWM, or PhilZ to the latest version and pick a ROM that suits your fancy! Good luck on your journey!
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Ah yes, I tried the toolkit when I thought I'd furbared by tablet, I'll enable debbinging & give it another go.
Cheers.

You probably need to update your bootloader to the latest.
You could flash stock 4.2.2 with fastboot.... And when you reboot, it will give you the kit kat ota. Which will update your bootloader and leave you on 4.4.2. Then you just need to flash recovery and root again.

kj2112 said:
You probably need to update your bootloader to the latest.
You could flash stock 4.2.2 with fastboot.... And when you reboot, it will give you the kit kat ota. Which will update your bootloader and leave you on 4.4.2. Then you just need to flash recovery and root again.
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Hmmm, just tried this, everything seemed to go well, but it hasn't given the option of an ota update when I've rebooted. It's still showing as as CyanogenMod Version too?

seymour71 said:
Hmmm, just tried this, everything seemed to go well, but it hasn't given the option of an ota update when I've rebooted. It's still showing as as CyanogenMod Version too?
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Hi, seymour71...
If you're running Googles official factory stock Android 4.2, then you can download the relevant OTA update(s) from here, directly to your Nexus 7, and flash in CWM or TWRP.
You can find out the specifics of the ROM build number your currently running by going to SETTINGS>>ABOUT TABLET>>BUILD NUMBER on your Nexus 7.
You may need to upgrade incrementally, that is to say, from 4.2 to 4.3 (and their successive point updates) right through to the latest version, Android 4.4.2 (Build number: KOT49H).
NOTE: OTA UPDATES ONLY WORK WITH OFFICIAL UNMODIFIED FACTORY STOCK... If you're running a Custom 4.2 based ROM, then flashing them will fail.
Good luck.
Rgrds,
Ged.

GedBlake said:
Hi, seymour71...
If you're running Googles official factory stock Android 4.2, then you can download the relevant OTA update(s) from here, directly to your Nexus 7, and flash in CWM or TWRP.
You can find out the specifics of the ROM build number your currently running by going to SETTINGS>>ABOUT TABLET>>BUILD NUMBER on your Nexus 7.
You may need to upgrade incrementally, that is to say, from 4.2 to 4.3 (and their successive point updates) right through to the latest version, Android 4.4.2 (Build number: KOT49H).
NOTE: OTA UPDATES ONLY WORK WITH OFFICIAL UNMODIFIED FACTORY STOCK... If you're running a Custom 4.2 based ROM, then flashing them will fail.
Good luck.
Rgrds,
Ged.
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Cheers dude. Just checked, the build number says: BeatMod CrystalClear v2.3
Android version is 4.2.2
I thought i'd just flashed it back to a 4.2 stock rom via the toolkit, but apparently not.

seymour71 said:
Cheers dude. Just checked, the build number says: BeatMod CrystalClear v2.3
Android version is 4.2.2
I thought i'd just flashed it back to a 4.2 stock rom via the toolkit, but apparently not.
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"BeatMod CrystalClear v2.3"... Never heard of that one before. There are some pretty obscure ROMs out there. This one sounds like it has some sort of 'music' orientation.
Anyhow... it's a Custom ROM... and you wont be able to update it to 4.4.2 unless the developer has released a 4.4.2 version.
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Your best bet is to fastboot flash the official Google factory stock image for your specific Nexus 7(2012) model (WiFi only, or WiFi & 3G).
The Nexus 7(2012) factory image(s) can be found here...
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#nakasi
Instructions on how to fastboot flash can be found here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
Hope this helps.
Rgrds,
Ged.

Ah, it seems I didn't do it right properly first time.
I'm now on 4.2.2 with the build number JDQ39.
Would I be safe to flash a stock 4.4 rom using the toolkit now? It hasn't offered me an ota update - not yet, anyway.
Edit- It's doing it now, I think. Watch this space!

[ROMS] [STOCK] 100% stock no root ota 2.4, 2.4.1, 2.5, & 3.0

Hi Guys just wanted to get this out there I have pulled the system files from ota update 2.3 and 2.4 and made them into a Rom.zip that you can flash in CWM recovery
if on KitKat 2.3 and you want to update to KitKat 2.4 ota then just flash the 2.4 rom zip and dont wipe data just cache and reboot. this should update you to 2.4 ota with out loosing your data and apps.
install instructions
boot to CWM or TWRP recovery
Wipe data factory reset
install rom (make sure it is on internal sd card) or external with TWRP also works
reboot and enjoy
Stock Kitkat 2.3 ota rom
Stock Kitkat 2.4 ota rom
Stock Kitkat 2.4.1 ota rom
Stock Kitkat 2.5 ota rom
Stock Lollipop 3.0 ota rom
WIll try and keep this up to date as updates come out.

Nice on there tom, its a good idea. Not sure why the OTA's some times lose the userdata when its just a update to a current branch.

hacktrix2006 said:
Nice on there tom, its a good idea. Not sure why the OTA's some times lose the userdata when its just a update to a current branch.
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Updated OP with rom for new ota 2.4.1

is it possible instal this rom on stock recovery?

Rotondo said:
is it possible instal this rom on stock recovery?
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NO you cant install any roms with stock recovery

is it possible instal this rom on TWRP recovery?
Thanks

x-dira said:
is it possible instal this rom on TWRP recovery?
Thanks
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Yes TWRP recovery is fine

Looking forward to your 2.5 zip. Can't wait to try the improved stylus.

Quistnix said:
Looking forward to your 2.5 zip. Can't wait to try the improved stylus.
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Is 2.5 out already?
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Yes, I got it this morning but can't install on non-stock recovery.
The zip: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx8oWKAjMZmYcm5fVWVEa3ZNTFU/edit?usp=docslist_api

Quistnix said:
Yes, I got it this morning but can't install on non-stock recovery.
The zip: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx8oWKAjMZmYcm5fVWVEa3ZNTFU/edit?usp=docslist_api
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Awesome I will try and work on this later tonight and update the my super tool.
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Stock 2.5 ota rom is in the OP

Tomsgt said:
Yes TWRP recovery is fine
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i cant flash stock 4.3, 4.4 with TWRP
error binary-update.....

Can the OTA 2.5 still be rooted with the super tool?

Pyr0ball said:
Can the OTA 2.5 still be rooted with the super tool?
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Excellent thanks a ton

Pyr0ball said:
Excellent thanks a ton
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New Lollipop Rom added please test and let me know if it works for you.

Hi I flashed your 3.0 on my S7e and the tablet can't read or write to the internal storage, was perfectly fine on your 2.5. Might this be because I flashed it on a s7e or is it a bug with the rom?

i cant download from rootjunkysdl when i click on download links its open Gandalf picture and says you shouldn't be here ! what can i do ? i need stock lollipop firmware

Rooot needed ? Downgrade to kitkat