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[Q] Help on new nexus 4 4.2 and PA

This is my first Thread and i have to say that im really really but really sorry if this post is repetead..but im really newbee on this.
I got my nexus 4 like one week ago with Android 4.2. And i have to say i used to read a lot this Forum...and now that i have my Nexus i would like to root and install a ROM.
So my basics questions are:
1. My Nexus 4 is stock rigth now 4.2...can i go normal update to 4.2.2 and root no problem??? its there a preferred alternative to do this?? In other words should i root first then update? or update 4.2.2 then root_???
2. Once my nexus is on 4.2.2. and its rooted..(if point 1 is ok)...can i install Paranoid Android 3.1 on it??? like the developers explain on this Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020336&page=1635 ???
At the end any recomendation from you guys will be really appreciated...anything will work for me hehe...
Stock Ui is very borring...=(
My best Regards.

saintek said:
This is my first Thread and i have to say that im really really but really sorry if this post is repetead..but im really newbee on this.
I got my nexus 4 like one week ago with Android 4.2. And i have to say i used to read a lot this Forum...and now that i have my Nexus i would like to root and install a ROM.
So my basics questions are:
1. My Nexus 4 is stock rigth now 4.2...can i go normal update to 4.2.2 and root no problem??? its there a preferred alternative to do this?? In other words should i root first then update? or update 4.2.2 then root_???
2. Once my nexus is on 4.2.2. and its rooted..(if point 1 is ok)...can i install Paranoid Android 3.1 on it??? like the developers explain on this Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020336&page=1635 ???
At the end any recomendation from you guys will be really appreciated...anything will work for me hehe...
Stock Ui is very borring...=(
My best Regards.
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1. Yes. You should update it to 4.2.2 and then root it.
2. Yes. Once you're rooted. You can install the latest PA rom.

scream4cheese said:
1. Yes. You should update it to 4.2.2 and then root it.
2. Yes. Once you're rooted. You can install the latest PA rom.
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Thanks bro!!! i will start doing all the process!!!
ill update you with the results hehe..
regards.

[Q] Help with rooting i9505

My device was rooted with an autoroot, worked excellent until I updated the FW...
I now have xxubmf5 installed, and its a nordic phone.
But.. Cant seem to find any autoroot file for this?
Tried searching, but ended up in endless threads spanning hundreds of pages :crying:
Anyone who can direct me in the right direction?

Eirik78 said:
My device was rooted with an autoroot, worked excellent until I updated the FW...
I now have xxubmf5 installed, and its a nordic phone.
But.. Cant seem to find any autoroot file for this?
Tried searching, but ended up in endless threads spanning hundreds of pages :crying:
Anyone who can direct me in the right direction?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
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123hiten said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
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Thanks, but...
Used that method last time, but as I said after updating the phone I cannot get this to work any more :crying:
And, as a new member Im not allowed to post to that thread...
I have Avast installed, and for the firewall to operate it needs root. (one of the reasons to root).
Always worked flawless, and after the FW-update it still does... No sure why...

Eirik78 said:
Thanks, but...
Used that method last time, but as I said after updating the phone I cannot get this to work any more :crying:
And, as a new member Im not allowed to post to that thread...
I have Avast installed, and for the firewall to operate it needs root. (one of the reasons to root).
Always worked flawless, and after the FW-update it still does... No sure why...
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This is one of the best method to root if possible reset the device completly and then try to use this method will work i sure
Else
Flash the kernal in the below link its with the root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281738
Or u can also flash pre rooted firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
These arethe best option i can provide u with my friend

Thanks for your help.
After a second reset, I got it to work!
But.. Now I only get charging at 1200mA, before 1900..
Anyone know why?

[Q] S4 Canadian Virgin Mobile - Rooting Troubles

Hi All,
I've spent all day trying to figure this out. I'm a pretty tech-saavy dude too, so I've finally decided to join this forum to post for help.
Carrier
Virgin Mobile
Model Number:
SGH-1337M
Baseband Version
I337MVLUAMG1
Kernel Version
3.4.0-897376
[email protected] #1
Build Number
JDQ39.I337MVLUAMG1
I've followed numerous guides and even 'successfully' rooted my phone using Odin, however when I launch applications like 'RootCheck' and 'Titanium' they both tell me it's not rooted, even though everything went as planned.
My gut feeling, based on some research, is that the stock firmware is overwriting my rooting stuff (I don't know the terminology yet!) when it boots up.
Anyway, I really want to root this bad boy! I just switched to the S4 after 6 long years of iPhones so I'm real stoked to get it feeling the way I want.
Could someone provide me a link to some proper files? I think that's where I get lost.
I currently already have downloaded and attempted to root using this:
- Samsung USB Driver (just verifying I do have this)
- Odin v3.07
- CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.tar
Thanks in advance!

You have superSU installed?

xBeerdroiDx said:
You have superSU installed?
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+1
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app

SOLVED!
I had to just do the procedure twice and it seemed to work.
I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
Thanks again everyone, now to find out what it all means. ha!

[Q] No Signal no matter what ROM I try to flash

Hi guys,
I'm trying to install CM or SkimKat to my girlfriends nexus 4 - I use a nexus 5 and have never had these problems before but each ROM I flash I don't seem to get WIFI or 3G signal... its pretty frustrating.
If anyone knows if I'm going wrong somewhere or need to flash something else to get this fixed, that would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance

Please, please please reply, I'm really stuck over here.
Thanks

cleancorekiller said:
Please, please please reply, I'm really stuck over here.
Thanks
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man try use Nexus Tool kit. Download and install software next try reinstall rom stock. Have a good luck

Does your phone display the proper imei? Are you using up-to-date radios?

audit13 said:
Does your phone display the proper imei? Are you using up-to-date radios?
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I don't really trust toolkits to be honest, i prefer to do things manually -
I seem to have found where the flashable radios are, can anyone please tell me which one I should use?
Have never updated a radio before....feel like a real dumbass asking questions like this, i started rooting with my samsung galaxy spica!
Thanks people

cleancorekiller said:
I don't really trust toolkits to be honest, i prefer to do things manually -
I seem to have found where the flashable radios are, can anyone please tell me which one I should use?
Have never updated a radio before....feel like a real dumbass asking questions like this, i started rooting with my samsung galaxy spica!
Thanks people
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Which version of android are you using? 4.4.2? 4.3? Or 4.2.2? For kitkat (4.4.x) you need to use .98 or .97. Or just flash the whole factory image and make a factory reset after that.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

arffrhn said:
Which version of android are you using? 4.4.2? 4.3? Or 4.2.2? For kitkat (4.4.x) you need to use .98 or .97. Or just flash the whole factory image and make a factory reset after that.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
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perfect!!!! thanks for the help man!!

ROM and clockwork question

hey everyone, Im a newbie when It comes to roms and flashing, I currently have clockwork mod and stock 4.4.4 and wanted to ask will I get the official lollipop? Even if I have clockwork mod? But stock KitKat? Thank you for reading

michalziom29 said:
hey everyone, Im a newbie when It comes to roms and flashing, I currently have clockwork mod and stock 4.4.4 and wanted to ask will I get the official lollipop? Even if I have clockwork mod? But stock KitKat? Thank you for reading
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as far as i know, and that can be wrong, if your android is untouched (no root or anything else (like xposes framwork)) you will get the update over the air.
BUT if you don't there are factory images that you can download and flash your phone quite easily
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
or a toolkit to do it automatically
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
i would recommend to do it with the first method. if something goes wrong you will know what is it and you can ask for help. with the toolkit if something goes wrong things are more complicated to find the error.
P.S. if you decide installing the factory images via console (first option), it is highly recommended to read the entire process first and after do the procedure.

My phone is rooted, but i dont have any custom ROMs or framework , will this affect it? Or when I get the update my root will simply be gone?

michalziom29 said:
My phone is rooted, but i dont have any custom ROMs or framework , will this affect it? Or when I get the update my root will simply be gone?
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You'll lose root and the custom recovery with the ota. But if you haven't modified / deleted any system files you should get the ota.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

I've searched some threads and some said you don't get ota if you have clockwork mod (I have it) and I really don't know what to do...should I go back to stock? I'm not good with that stuff and afraid I will brick it, any ideas or advice?

michalziom29 said:
I've searched some threads and some said you don't get ota if you have clockwork mod (I have it) and I really don't know what to do...should I go back to stock? I'm not good with that stuff and afraid I will brick it, any ideas or advice?
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You should be ok. If you're really worried about cwm you could flash the stock recovery image in fastboot. But I wouldn't unless the ota fails, which it shouldn't
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Thank you one more question, will I still get ota notification ? As in, it might fail but will I still receive like I would normally?

michalziom29 said:
Thank you one more question, will I still get ota notification ? As in, it might fail but will I still receive like I would normally?
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Yes, you'll get it and it will download
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

Thank you, I was happy that android L is so close but then I saw people say those with clockwork won't get it, thank you for the answers and clearing it up!

michalziom29 said:
Thank you, I was happy that android L is so close but then I saw people say those with clockwork won't get it, thank you for the answers and clearing it up!
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No problem
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Do you by any chance know if android L Is releasing today? I've heard many people say Nov 3 rd for nexus devices

michalziom29 said:
Do you by any chance know if android L Is releasing today? I've heard many people say Nov 3 rd for nexus devices
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I think you'll see it in the next couple of weeks, not today. The n4 may be even longer
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Alright, thank you again for clearing things up!

It's also worth noting that Google pushes update at different times depending on which area you live in, so even if you read on the news that Lollypop is released on the Nexus 4, it may take a while for your phone to receive the OTA.

Personally, I advice you to install TWRP recovery, its safe and easy to install kernels and roms