Stock with kernel rom - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Sorry guys if this is a stupid question I am a total newbie to android I am on stock 4.2.1 is it possible to just install the Franco kernel and to do this I would have to
Unlock boot loader
Root the phone
Install custom recovery and then flash the kernel am I right guys
Thanks in advance for your help
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Yup although rooting isn't 100% necessary but it is highly recommended. Also rooting comes after flashing the custom recovery since you need that in order to root.
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bash156 said:
Sorry guys if this is a stupid question I am a total newbie to android I am on stock 4.2.1 is it possible to just install the Franco kernel and to do this I would have to
Unlock boot loader
Root the phone
Install custom recovery and then flash the kernel am I right guys
Thanks in advance for your help
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I'm new to Android as well. This link helped me out a LOT:
http://www.addictivetips.com/android/root-google-nexus-4-install-clockworkmod-recovery/
Once you're rooted and have CWM installed, it's as simple as downloading the kernel (I recommend franco) and then go into recovery mode, install zip from sdcard, and viola you are done!
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Also remember when you unlock the bootloader its going to wipe out your phone
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This is another good link as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179

Thanks guys for your help and the quick response much appreciated hoping improve my battery life
Regards
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Helllllllllllpppppppppppp

hellppppp please i have a nexus s (gsm) on 2.3.4 .. i had rooted it with the one root v3 then i unrooted it with the same program but now it says its a nexus s 4g and im stuck and have no service PLEASE HELPPPPPPP
Go to the development section download the stock rom and radio and flash em!
ok is there anyway u can send me links cause i have no idea what u just told me to do
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060192
that will get you on stock 2.3.4 and flash the radio as well. I'm assuming you have clockwork recovery installed?
i did it and it restarted but it wont go back to load up its stuck on the nexus s loading screen
skm1892 said:
i did it and it restarted but it wont go back to load up its stuck on the nexus s loading screen
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Looks like it is time for Odin.
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help
whats odin and how do i use it/ do it
Do you have clockworkmod recovery??
If you have it try to restore your previous rom!!
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i have clock works and how do i restore previous rom?
Sounds like you need to do some reading. Looks like you were not very prepared. Read the roms,kernel, and root guide that is stickied.
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ok
i really really need to put 2.3.4 nexus s on my nexus s but it has 2.3.4 nexus s 4g on my phone how do i fix it? do i needd to root it or not explain please
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i GOT IT TO WORK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS not screwing again .. never going to screw around with this again
skm1892 said:
i really really need to put 2.3.4 nexus s on my nexus s but it has 2.3.4 nexus s 4g on my phone how do i fix it? do i needd to root it or not explain please
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i GOT IT TO WORK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS not screwing again .. never going to screw around with this again
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Or you could learn about what you are doing BEFORE you do it.
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No reason to never try again, you have just learned a valuable lesson in reading before doing something your unsure about
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Dont forget to wipe data,cache partition,and dalvik cache through cwm. And you're ready to flash with 2.3.4 stock rom.
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Rem3Dy said:
Or you could learn about what you are doing BEFORE you do it.
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just read a crap load first next time

Need help removing SaberMod

hello XDA,
I recently purchased a nexus 4 from someone on craigslist. the phone came with something called sabermod and ive never used it before. i have tried flashing the factory image with the nexus 4 toolkit and using command prompt and the sabermod still persist. I need some help returning the phone to stock. Sabermod also doesnt give me the play store in the app drawer.
Thank you guys in advanced
OK sounds like the person never flashed the gapps. Download these http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/?rom=rasbeanjelly&device=gapps
Reboot into your custom recovery and flash them. Reboot and play store should be there.
Try SaberMod it's a good ROM.
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Link to SaberMod http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...SM-TOOLCHAIN-4.9.0] 4.2.2 SaberMod - 06/11/13
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Vortex1969 said:
OK sounds like the person never flashed the gapps. Download these http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/?rom=rasbeanjelly&device=gapps
Reboot into your custom recovery and flash them. Reboot and play store should be there.
Try SaberMod it's a good ROM.
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Link to SaberMod http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...SM-TOOLCHAIN-4.9.0] 4.2.2 SaberMod - 06/11/13
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So I boot into CWM and install from zip?
So I boot into CWM and install from zip?
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Yes
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Yes if you want to you can also download the latest SaberMod update and flash that first then flash the gapps. Or just the gapps if you want.
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If you want to remove SaberMod, you can flash a ROM over it. Check out the sticky. It's extremely helpful. As you will see at the top of that thread, and in every thread that contains flashable zips, no-one is responsible for damage done to your device via flashing except for you. Nothing bad should happen if you follow that thread to the T. If nothing else, just read it, it will give you all sorts of information about the process.
Johmama said:
If you want to remove SaberMod, you can flash a ROM over it. Check out the sticky. It's extremely helpful. As you will see at the top of that thread, and in every thread that contains flashable zips, no-one is responsible for damage done to your device via flashing except for you. Nothing bad should happen if you follow that thread to the T. If nothing else, just read it, it will give you all sorts of information about the process.
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is the google stock image considered a rom? if so i have tried that X_X
This is a stock flashable image https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B76WZ1xWiSuNWW1vNFdTVUtjaTQ/preview?pli=1
This is a stock ODEXED flashable rooted image.
Please read up on flashing. You need to do full wipe so take your time and learn along the way.:thumbup:
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[Q] Help please :)

Bootloader unlocked...running 4.1.2....but I lost root access. Please help!!
Also, can anyone please suggest a ROM as well...I've been reading on here about Pac, Carbon, CM....this will be my first time installing a ROM so any and all suggestions/assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
It is pretty unusual to lose root access suddenly. Just to be sure. Go on or play store and get root checker to see if u have or haven't got root access.
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TellaReese said:
It is pretty unusual to lose root access suddenly. Just to be sure. Go on or play store and get root checker to see if u have or haven't got root access.
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LOL you were right....I don't have root at all....but I still get the Bootloader unlocked screen when I restart my phone. Thanks for the help and quick response....
any suggestions as to what i should do next?
Sorry dude. Can't give u suggestions if I don't know your device.
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Device specs* and what modifications u have applied to ur phone.
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TellaReese said:
Sorry dude. Can't give u suggestions if I don't know your device.
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Device specs* and what modifications u have applied to ur phone.
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Sorry about that....Motorola Droid Razr M on Verizon xt907...running 4.1.2 now
I seem to like stock deodexed debloated... With xposed for theming... Just reroot it
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Since your BL is unlocked, just get the SuperSU .zip off of the Chainfire website and flash it in recovery.
i love pac ever since i got it and have been getting the nightlys, but i also need help with root mine keeps failing running samething as you xt907 4.1.2
ramesh96 said:
i love pac ever since i got it and have been getting the nightlys, but i also need help with root mine keeps failing running samething as you xt907 4.1.2
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See my post above yours. If your BL is unlocked, all you need to do is flash SU in recovery.

Root my nexus 7 lte 2013

Can someone please help me??!? I just ordered a new nexus 7 lte from t mobile (just came out today 11 20 13) a dimnot sure whereto gofromhereasa far as unlocking the bootloader, twrp, root. Theres nothing about it yet and worried ill brick it. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!
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Out of curiosity, why root? Not much of a need on the Nexus 7. Enjoy your new tablet and don't stress over the little stuff, amigo!
Also, not sure, but I think the toolkit supports the LTE variant. I may be wrong though.
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So I can run custom roms, download blackmart, titanium back up, etc!
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Stick with stock, buy your apps and games, and use Helium. Problem solved.
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I feel ya though.... Just make sure you do your homework. I'd be surprised if you found a way to brick a Nexus.
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thejmannnc said:
Can someone please help me??!? I just ordered a new nexus 7 lte from t mobile (just came out today 11 20 13) a dimnot sure whereto gofromhereasa far as unlocking the bootloader, twrp, root. Theres nothing about it yet and worried ill brick it. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!
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asimons81 said:
Stick with stock, buy your apps and games, and use Helium. Problem solved.
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I feel ya though.... Just make sure you do your homework. I'd be surprised if you found a way to brick a Nexus.
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If you're going to root, it's better to do it as soon as you get your device. Root requires unlocking your bootloader and thus wipes your device.
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Interesting. There is no root guide for deb (the LTE version of N7 2013). I see the root guide for flo, which bizarrely recommends using autoroot instead of just installing the superuser binaries (why? @philos64 ). I'm tempted to write one for deb myself, despite not having deb on hand (which is generally bad form).
If you want me to write a root guide for deb, thank this post and I'll write it. Alternately, a user with deb on hand and a good understanding of the two required fastboot commands and TWRP could do it.
xdhall said:
If you're going to root, it's better to do it as soon as you get your device. Root requires unlocking your bootloader and thus wipes your device.
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Interesting. There is no root guide for deb (the LTE version of N7 2013). I see the root guide for flo, which bizarrely recommends using autoroot instead of just installing the superuser binaries (why? @philos64 ). I'm tempted to write one for deb myself, despite not having deb on hand (which is generally bad form).
If you want me to write a root guide for deb, thank this post and I'll write it. Alternately, a user with deb on hand and a good understanding of the two required fastboot commands and TWRP could do it.
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That would be great! Thank you again so much!
thejmannnc said:
That would be great! Thank you again so much!
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Spoiler alert. Rooting deb is the same as flo, but I'm itching to create a root guide that doesn't create unnecessary steps or involve a root kit. So yes, I'll do it.
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Spoiler alert. Rooting deb is the same as flo, but I'm itching to create a root guide that doesn't create unnecessary steps or involve a root kit. So yes, I'll do it.
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Terrific, will you post it on this thread?
thejmannnc said:
Terrific, will you post it on this thread?
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No. I'm going to create another thread, but I'll post a link here.
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xdhall said:
No. I'm going to create another thread, but I'll post a link here.
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Ok great, your help is very appreciated!
By the way, @thejmannnc what desktop operating system do you use?
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xdhall said:
By the way, @thejmannnc what desktop operating system do you use?
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Windows
thejmannnc said:
Windows
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536420
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536420

[Q] LG G2 Rooted & Unlocked & Lost...

I've searched, but only found the complete instructions, not just to start where I am now...
I have a "like new" LG G2 that I bought. It came unlocked and rooted with CyanogenMod. Without having done the rooting myself from the beginning, I'm not sure what all I need. Can someone tell me (or point to the correct thread) what I need to load to my phone to be able to flash another ROM if I'd like?
I'd like to go the a clean AT&T ROM, or another possibly. I have confirmed that it is rooted and unlocked. It's been a couple of years since I've rooted anything. The phone came with terminal emulator on it, but that's it other than the standard apps.
Thx up front for any help
tomemail said:
I've searched, but only found the complete instructions, not just to start where I am now...
I have a "like new" LG G2 that I bought. It came unlocked and rooted with CyanogenMod. Without having done the rooting myself from the beginning, I'm not sure what all I need. Can someone tell me (or point to the correct thread) what I need to load to my phone to be able to flash another ROM if I'd like?
I'd like to go the a clean AT&T ROM, or another possibly. I have confirmed that it is rooted and unlocked. It's been a couple of years since I've rooted anything. The phone came with terminal emulator on it, but that's it other than the standard apps.
Thx up front for any help
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You should have everything that you "need" if there is a custom ROM on there. Download clean ROM and the gapps and follow how they want you to install it.
Reboot into recovery and wipe your data. Then flash the ROM zip file, then gapps
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Never wipe internal data
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Also either make a backup in your recovery or download nandroid. Always keep a backup of a working ROM installed. In case you download a borked zip filw
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Lawlrus said:
You should have everything that you "need" if there is a custom ROM on there. Download clean ROM and the gapps and follow how they want you to install it.
Reboot into recovery and wipe your data. Then flash the ROM zip file, then gapps
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Never wipe internal data
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Also either make a backup in your recovery or download nandroid. Always keep a backup of a working ROM installed. In case you download a borked zip filw
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Thx for the quick reply...
I downloaded ROM Manager and apparently already have TWRP.
I should do it all from my phone then?
Thank Again!
Yes. If you can't hold the power button and boot into recovery (on some cm Roms you need to activate advanced boot in Dev options) I used ROM toolbox lite. For making back ups. Freezing apps, and there is a button you can click on to boot into recovery.
For whatever reason. Going into twrp and trying to make a back up with never work. But when I would use ROM toolbox and click on make a backup there, they all restored flawlessly
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Just boot into recovery and flash away. Always back up and never wipe internal data and you should be good to go.
I always made sure I kept a working ROM zip file downloaded as well. If you wipe and go to install a zip and it is borked. And your backup some how gets corrupted, you will always have that third option before having to push a ROM or factory reset.
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Lawlrus said:
Yes. If you can't hold the power button and boot into recovery (on some cm Roms you need to activate advanced boot in Dev options) I used ROM toolbox lite. For making back ups. Freezing apps, and there is a button you can click on to boot into recovery.
For whatever reason. Going into twrp and trying to make a back up with never work. But when I would use ROM toolbox and click on make a backup there, they all restored flawlessly
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Just boot into recovery and flash away. Always back up and never wipe internal data and you should be good to go.
I always made sure I kept a working ROM zip file downloaded as well. If you wipe and go to install a zip and it is borked. And your backup some how gets corrupted, you will always have that third option before having to push a ROM or factory reset.
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Excellent!
Appreciate it Lawlrus
Lawlrus said:
You should have everything that you "need" if there is a custom ROM on there. Download clean ROM and the gapps and follow how they want you to install it.
Reboot into recovery and wipe your data. Then flash the ROM zip file, then gapps
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Never wipe internal data
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Also either make a backup in your recovery or download nandroid. Always keep a backup of a working ROM installed. In case you download a borked zip filw
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Ok, so everything worked perfectly on the flashing. All is good to go and very happy...!
I have added about 2gb of data to the phone. LG G2 with 32gb total. I have about 18.6gb free space left...is that typical, or do you believe I have a lot of extra debris that I should remove from internal storage?
Thx Again

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