Flashing 4.4.4 over 5.0? Nexus 5 - Omni Q&A

Hey,
I'm going to buy a nexus 5 and, as it's shipped with 5.0, I wonder if it's possible to just flash the ROM with an "older" build over the new one?
Greetz

traceless said:
Hey,
I'm going to buy a nexus 5 and, as it's shipped with 5.0, I wonder if it's possible to just flash the ROM with an "older" build over the new one?
Greetz
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No, not without wiping, and I'm not sure if there might be some oddball bootloader incompatibility even if you wipe.

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Build number JR003S

So today I switched my Nexus 7 for a new one because off the auto brightness issue and this Nexus 7 does not have this problem, but when I looked in about this tablet it says the build number is JR003S while the lastest factory image is JRO03D.
Does it mean I got an newer build number?
DexterMorganNL said:
So today I switched my Nexus 7 for a new one because off the auto brightness issue and this Nexus 7 does not have this problem, but when I looked in about this tablet it says the build number is JR003S while the lastest factory image is JRO03D.
Does it mean I got an newer build number?
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How's the quality? That's more important.
angellsl said:
How's the quality? That's more important.
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Its good, there is no auto brightness issue so that is great.
I don't believe anything is wrong with one I have now, so I should be able get in recovery later to.
Did you get an OTA update for it?
Sent from my Nexus 7
No not at all, it was on the tablet when I got it, I just unpacked it and look at build number and it was different.
It was already on it, I didnt need to update. The performance is same as the other build.
According to Asus, the latest FOTA - JRO03S will release around late Sept/early Oct....
In fact, all Nexus 7 starting to ship in Taiwan has this build, it includes Asus Keyboard for BoPoMo IME, don't know what else's different...
Why doesn't some kind soul make a nandroid and post /system and boot.img?
I going need return this Nexus 7 to it got an dead pixel.
DexterMorganNL said:
So today I switched my Nexus 7 for a new one because off the auto brightness issue and this Nexus 7 does not have this problem, but when I looked in about this tablet it says the build number is JR003S while the lastest factory image is JRO03D.
Does it mean I got an newer build number?
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Where did you buy it?
From the Netherlands?
I bought one from the Netherlands and got the D build.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
MediaMarkt in Germany.
mwalt2 said:
Why doesn't some kind soul make a nandroid and post /system and boot.img?
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I agree. I would be interested in testing out this build.
I forget to do this and the tablet is back into it box as it goes back to the MediaMarkt.

[Q] Will get N4 Lollipop 5.1?

Will get N4 Lollipop 5.1? Thats the question..
Kcetin20 said:
Will get N4 Lollipop 5.1? Thats the question..
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Yes, it will, definitely.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...nexus-4-build-lmy47d-rollout-may-begin-today/
Kcetin20 said:
Will get N4 Lollipop 5.1? Thats the question..
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No, the question isn't if will but just when....
https://android.googlesource.com/device/lge/mako/+/android-5.1.0_r1
It have been confirmed for quite some time now
dragos281993 said:
Yes, it will, definitely.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...nexus-4-build-lmy47d-rollout-may-begin-today/
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Thanks for it but we need to update it? , cant we just install the officiall rom from recovery ?
Kcetin20 said:
Thanks for it but we need to update it? , cant we just install the officiall rom from recovery ?
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We're probably gonna have to wait for that a bit more. I'm currently on CM12, cause I don't like the stock limitations, so it will most likely pass a few days till they rebuild CM12 and include what 5.1 has brought new, so I'll stick with what I've got right now, which is 5.0.2.
So, we'll see some flashable ROMs based on Android 5.1 after a few minutes, hours, days, depending on how fast the developers move.
EDIT: If you're on stock, when the update comes out, the best move is to update your device through OTA, not with flashable zips.
dragos281993 said:
We're probably gonna have to wait for that a bit more. I'm currently on CM12, cause I don't like the stock limitations, so it will most likely pass a few days till they rebuild CM12 and include what 5.1 has brought new, so I'll stick with what I've got right now, which is 5.0.2.
So, we'll see some flashable ROMs based on Android 5.1 after a few minutes, hours, days, depending on how fast the developers move.
EDIT: If you're on stock, when the update comes out, the best move is to update your device through OTA, not with flashable zips.
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Just flash Google Factory Image when it is out! You ain't get it any cleaner than that.
coffeecore said:
Just flash Google Factory Image when it is out! You ain't get it any cleaner than that.
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Read my comment again then the one that I replied to, and you'll see what we were talking about.
no it only has 7 months of support yet

[Q] Flashing different model firmware?

Can you flash a D801 stock on the D800? If so, what would happen, if you can't, why?
Thanks!
Silentwidow said:
Can you flash a D801 stock on the D800? If so, what would happen, if you can't, why?
Thanks!
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Why would you want to do this?
Pretty much like playing with fire, usually only kernel and modem differs, but then you have threads like these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551817
Choristav said:
Why would you want to do this?
Pretty much like playing with fire, usually only kernel and modem differs, but then you have threads like these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551817
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Because I fear the D800 version of Lollipop will take years to come out, as they continually do with updates, this way they can force people to upgrade to new phones.
hell, they've had the AtriX HD KK update for months now and won't release it lol. So it's hard to believe they will update this version of the phone.
Silentwidow said:
Because I fear the D800 version of Lollipop will take years to come out, as they continually do with updates, this way they can force people to upgrade to new phones.
hell, they've had the AtriX HD KK update for months now and won't release it lol. So it's hard to believe they will update this version of the phone.
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well why not flash cloudy's when it's available?
Choristav said:
well why not flash cloudy's when it's available?
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I love his roms but I need 100% stable since its a more stable Rom

PSA - lollipop 5.0.2 may brick your nexus 7 2013

Happened to me. Google and asus need to make this right, even if out of warranty. Read here: http://9to5google.com/2015/04/10/nexus-5-nexus-7-bricked-android-lollipop/
klobkelosh said:
Happened to me. Google and asus need to make this right, even if out of warranty. Read here: http://9to5google.com/2015/04/10/nexus-5-nexus-7-bricked-android-lollipop/
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Wow...
Sent from the "DOG" pound
Anyone know what's causing this?
littleromeo said:
Anyone know what's causing this?
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From what I've read, no, but people really think it's something in 5.0.2 that wreaks havoc on the memory hardware. A few people have purportedly fixed the problem by "pressing firmly" on the tablet back, suggesting that the problem may be related to heat separating parts on the motherboard. I haven't yet attempted to break down and rebuild mine yet.
I'm on stock 5.0.2 should I be worried? Is there a safer rom?
Mine is breaked since 2 weeks. It is stock with 5.0.2 with bootloader open.It only show the logo google and no power off is possible(always rebooting)
1 year and half so no warranty after a call at asus and my reseller.
I try to flash factory image manualy or with nrt but impossible to write the internal storage...
dazza7111 said:
I'm on stock 5.0.2 should I be worried? Is there a safer rom?
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Yes, you should be worried. Knowing what I know now I would install 4.4.4. Also seriously doubting I'll buy another nexus
CrowZero said:
Mine is breaked since 2 weeks. It is stock with 5.0.2 with bootloader open.It only show the logo google and no power off is possible(always rebooting)
1 year and half so no warranty after a call at asus and my reseller.
I try to flash factory image manualy or with nrt but impossible to write the internal storage...
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Same
Wow! Thanks for info
Envoyé de mon Nexus 7 en utilisant Tapatalk
It could explain why the official 5.1 is not available... They did not find the bug/solution yet.
I don´t have any problems and my Nexus 7 ( 2013 ) is still alive, though I use Android 5.0.2 Maybe some of the Google Apps might be the reason for this issue. I´ve removed most Google Apps I don´t need and want ( eg. Google Drive, Google Launcher, Chrome... ) and never had any problems.
I feel sorry for the guys though who lost their Nexus devices
balek said:
It could explain why the official 5.1 is not available... They did not find the bug/solution yet.
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I suspect this also.
Having had an original Galaxy S that was destroyed by a flawed update to Froyo, once reading of this potential memory problem with the Nexus 7 , I have turned it off. I will wait until a stable 5.1 is released.
Hi,
I dont have any problems with Lollipop yet, but to play it save:
Can I flash the system.img from the 4.4.4 factory image without any data loss?
Mine bricked 6 weeks ago, right after the 5.0.2 update. it started with some random reboots and one morning, it was stuck in a bootloop. you cannot erase nor write the userdata-partition, as far as i can remember.
i was on my last days of warranty, lucky guy ... but sorry for those who are not technical versatile or out of warranty .. it is a shame ...
Should i be safe if i flash a custom rom?
I don't understand if this problem occurs only on 5.0.2 stock or also on other 5.0.2 rom.
timOC123 said:
Hi,
I dont have any problems with Lollipop yet, but to play it save:
Can I flash the system.img from the 4.4.4 factory image without any data loss?
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That might be possible, but probably not advisable
Il tiny said:
Should i be safe if i flash a custom rom?
I don't understand if this problem occurs only on 5.0.2 stock or also on other 5.0.2 rom.
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From what I understand, this is a stock issue, custom Rom/kernel not affected
I use Multirom and have Android 4.4.4 and Android 5.0.2 installed on my device. I still use Kitkat from time to time because of the Xposed Framework and the nice extras ( eg. Youtube Adaway, Xprivacy, Gravitybox etc. ) .
I would not advise you to downgrade a OS by "dirty flashing" a lower version over a newer one; You´re just asking for trouble
Gorgtech said:
I use Multirom and have Android 4.4.4 and Android 5.0.2 installed on my device. I still use Kitkat from time to time because of the Xposed Framework and the nice extras ( eg. Youtube Adaway, Xprivacy, Gravitybox etc. ) .
I would not advise you to downgrade a OS by "dirty flashing" a lower version over a newer one; You´re just asking for trouble
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Xposed for lollipop works well on n7 (2013)
is 5.1 safe? I flashed back to 4.4.4 using nexus root toolkit, easy enough but wiped device. prefer lollipop though.
but taking no risks

T-Mobile released 5.1.1 for the S6 Edge with a new kernel

http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/5-1-1-ota-rollout-t3096169
Seems legit. Will this benefit our Nexus devices?
Lmao and let the bashing war begin about how the nexus 6 doesn't have 5.1.1 yet lo
yellowman82 said:
Lmao and let the bashing war begin about how the nexus 6 doesn't have 5.1.1 yet lo
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One person reported it, and it shipped the day after the kernel was built?
Unlikely. Maybe he is an internal tester for Samsung.
Ryjabo said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/5-1-1-ota-rollout-t3096169
Seems legit. Will this benefit our Nexus devices?
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We've been discussing this, off and on, here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3077130
In the Nexus 6 Lounge created by @TonyStark
5.1.1 is in aosp and there are plenty of N6 roms already running it. Chroma for example
xxfwmxx said:
5.1.1 is in aosp and there are plenty of N6 roms already running it. Chroma for example
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That's aosp and cm ROMs only which a lot of nexus user's have different taste and don't run those kind of ROMs plus I doubt we actually take any great benefits from 5.1.1 aosp compare to a factory image 5.1.1 update for our specific device which should actually have some Fix's that would actually benefit us.
yellowman82 said:
That's aosp and cm ROMs only which a lot of nexus user's have different taste and don't run those kind of ROMs plus I doubt we actually take any great benefits from 5.1.1 aosp compare to a factory image 5.1.1 update for our specific device which should actually have some Fix's that would actually benefit us.
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lol, whats in aosp is what youll get in the 5.1.1 stock image, it wont be different as you put it. and yes, theres code in it to benefit the n6. if it was different, it would be called something different, like 5.1.2 for example.
simms22 said:
lol, whats in aosp is what youll get in the 5.1.1 stock image, it wont be different as you put it. and yes, theres code in it to benefit the n6. if it was different, it would be called something different, like 5.1.2 for example.
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Only difference I could possibly see would be radio, and bootloader
mymusicathome said:
Only difference I could possibly see would be radio, and bootloader
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thats possible, but i highly doubt it. we got a new bootloader in 5.1, so i doubt a bootloader. radio would be the most possible though. but that doesnt matter as we can use any version radio that we want.

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