**NOTE: I've updated the post in preparation (as most users have 4.2.2 by now) to the potential Google I/O OTA. I will fill in the blanks when the info is provided.**
You want the latest OTA? You don’t want to wait? You received the OTA but it fails? You need help with the installation process? If any of those questions are yes, then this thread is for you.
In order for the OTA to apply successfully from 4.2.2 JDQ39 without intervention you must be completely stock:
Current Bootloader - makoz10o Current Radio - m9615a-cefwmazm-2.0.1700.48 Stock Kernel - 3.4.0-perf-g7ce11cd All system apps are present No Modifications. AT ALL.
If you meet the criteria above the OTA will complete.
If you don’t meet the criteria or don’t want to wait for the OTA to hit your device then see below.
***X.X.X-from-4.2.2 JDQ39 Will be linked when acquired***:
These are the 4 most popular scenarios. If you aren't sure where you fit, feel free to ask.
Scenario #1
You are completely stock. Unlocked/locked bootloader. No root
Continue to Section A
Scenario #2
You are stock, with root. Custom Recovery without any modifications or deletions.
Continue to Section B
Scenario #3
You are stock, with custom kernel, any modifications or removed system apk(s)
Continue to Section C
Scenario #4
You are running a Custom ROM
Continue to Section C
Section A: adb sideload
NOTE:Make sure you have the latest version of adb. It seems people are having issues with older versions. Its attached at the bottom Provided by-xaueious
1) Download the OTA.zip on your PC, rename the file update.zip, and place file in the same directory as adb.
2) Connect your phone and boot into the bootloader
3) Toggle to “recovery mode” and press power. You’ll see android laying down, press power then immediately press volume up and release. The menu will appear. Select “apply update from adb”
4) Open up command prompt from the directory above on your PC and type: 'adb sideload update.zip' The file will load and it will begin to update.
5) Reboot
Section B: Flashing in a custom recovery
1) Download the OTA.zip and copy to your phone.
2) Boot into recovery
3) Flash the OTA
4) Flash the SU.zip to regain root. (if desired)
NOTE: Newer recoveries such as Clockwork 6.0.2.3 and above will ask if you want to keep the recovery and SU and this step can be skipped.
5) Reboot
a) If you want to keep your data & settings and are running the stock rom; only flash boot.img, system.img, and recovery.img (optional) with fastboot.
Here is the JDQ39 factory image if you need it. https://developers.google.com/androi...ges#occamjdq39
OR
Option #2) Replace the stock images or .apk(s) you removed or modified.
After completing the steps needed to return to “stock” make sure you meet all the criteria at the top of the page then revert to:
Section A if you are running stock recovery.
Section B if you are running a custom recovery.
OR
Option #3) Forgo the OTA entirely and flash the XXXX Factory Image in fastboot. NOT YET AVAILABLE
If you need help with this follow efrant's guide
If anyone wants the JDQ39 Stock recovery, you can download it here: recovery.img - 6.25 MB
Feel free to ask any questions you may have. I’ll do my best to answer them as quickly as possible. Perhaps others may answer them as well. Please read to see if your question has been answered before asking.
Q&A Section:
Q #1: I'm seeing a kernel related status 7 error when trying to apply the OTA A: Flash the system image along with the boot image. Some kernels (like franco for example) change a file or two in /system. So easiest way would be to re-flash the system. -Thanks efrant
Q #2: The ota applied successfully but I lost my custom recovery and I want to re-root. How do I get root back? A: Flash the custom recovery of your choice in fastboot, then flash the SU.zip in recovery linked in Section B4.
Q #3: I've tried everything but I'm still getting status 7 errors. A: Unfortunately you may have to start from scratch. Follow Section C1.
Thanks to these members for adding additional info and helping add things I forgot.
TheManii
zim2dive
davdigs
eskeyy
daverup
xaueious
Spaceman860
efrant
No you'll have to add those apps back to /system/app/
You should more strongly point out that scenario 2 is "any modifications/deletions"
Since the update script does not care about added files, only modified and removed (which isn't much different)
The update script technically has a list of files it checks, but it's long enough that it's simply easier to say the entire rom must be completely unmodified.
Rooting depends on the method: some root by modifying the ramdisk, and that is a modification.
Some simply add su to xbin, and it's possible to be rooted and not modified if it only adds files.
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Nexus 4: Stock JDQ39 (4.2.2) Nexus 7 Sucessor: Waiting for it
iTouch 5G: Stock 10B146 (6.1.2) Venue Pro: Stock 219-33 (7.10.8862.144)
I am using the Brainmaster's Stock ROM (which is not stock really), so I guess I must follow Section C.
Is there any advice on how to not loose all the configurations, the home screen, widgets, etc? I love testing ROMs, but I hate that each time I have to download all my apps again (including some couple of Gb on games), configure them, put the widgets with the proper configuration, etc.
I am using the Brainmaster's Stock ROM (which is not stock really), so I guess I must follow Section C.
Is there any advice on how to not loose all the configurations, the home screen, widgets, etc? I love testing ROMs, but I hate that each time I have to download all my apps again (including some couple of Gb on games), configure them, put the widgets with the proper configuration, etc.
First thing to do when you unbox your new nexus. 1. unlock bootloader. 2. backup stock image - If you didnt backup stock, you have to flash back to stock via fastboot. Guide provided OP
I am using the Brainmaster's Stock ROM (which is not stock really), so I guess I must follow Section C.
Is there any advice on how to not loose all the configurations, the home screen, widgets, etc? I love testing ROMs, but I hate that each time I have to download all my apps again (including some couple of Gb on games), configure them, put the widgets with the proper configuration, etc.
For the home screen layout with the stock launcher I'm not sure. There might be a few apps out there but, I not sure how well they work. I do know some custom launchers have that ability.
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