Very Under-qualified

[McSkullough]

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this thread, but oh well.

So I thought I was ready for rooting, and it turns out that it is way over my head. A month back, I tried rooting my Galaxy Nexus, and I think I ruined it beyond repair. When I turn the phone on, the Google logo displays and it doesn't get any further into the booting process.

Since then, I found another on Craigslist, but I've been very hesitant about trying the rooting process again. Just thought I'd share my story, maybe someone can help me out next time I try.

 

[chubb]

You would be better off in the Galaxy Nexus Rooting and Roms section. If the device somewhat boots, you should be able to save it. What you have is what's called a bootloop. It is only beyond repair when the phone does not turn on at all and can't be recognized by a computer at all. Bricking a Nexus is almost impossible to do, but you could do it. Anyway they could help you get your original Nexus working and you could sell one of them or keep it as a backup. Also if you are still hesitant to root, read 2Defmouze's guides over there, they are very informative. And the forums there will help you with whatever you have problems with on the gnex.

 

[McSkullough]

Will do, thanks.