Help installing jellybean

[Ridgerunner20]

Hey everyone, this is my first post here on android center. I have never rooted or installed a custom rom before (complete noob here, sorry). I was wondering how I can install jellybean on my phone? If you guys don't mind, could you point me in the right direction to get started? Btw, my phone is the verizon galaxy nexus running stock 4.0.4. Also, one more thing my phone is unlocked (I guess samsung unlocked it when I sent it in for repair). Thanks for any help! P.S. I'm not sure if this was the best place to post this, sorry in advance.

 

[dmmarck]

Hey everyone, this is my first post here on android center. I have never rooted or installed a custom rom before (complete noob here, sorry). I was wondering how I can install jellybean on my phone? If you guys don't mind, could you point me in the right direction to get started? Btw, my phone is the verizon galaxy nexus running stock 4.0.4. Also, one more thing my phone is unlocked (I guess samsung unlocked it when I sent it in for repair). Thanks for any help! P.S. I'm not sure if this was the best place to post this, sorry in advance.

Check out our stickied guides and root your device. If you need help with that, let us know!

After it's rooted the process can be explained .

 

[Ridgerunner20]

Thanks dmmarck, could you give me a link to the guides? thanks!

 

[dmmarck]

Check the stickies. Some are dependent upon what type of computer you have--Windows or Mac.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-rooting-roms-hacks/

 

[Ridgerunner20]

Thanks! Question though, my phone is already Unlocked (I guess samsung unlocked it when I sent it in for repair). So, do I just skip to the rooting part of the guide? Sorry, for all the questions.


Edit.......Btw, I'm running windows 7

 

[dmmarck]

Thanks! Question though, my phone is already Unlocked (I guess samsung unlocked it when I sent it in for repair). So, do I just skip to the rooting part of the guide? Sorry, for all the questions.


Edit.......Btw, I'm running windows 7

No, you want to root because it's going to give you greater access to control. I would start there, and be sure you have all of the drivers!

That's the common fault--incorrect drivers.

 

[turdbogls]

No, you want to root because it's going to give you greater access to control. I would start there, and be sure you have all of the drivers!

That's the common fault--incorrect drivers.

he asked if he could skip TO the rooting process, not skip THE rooting process....lol

yes, you can skip to the rooting process.

 

[dmmarck]

he asked if he could skip TO the rooting process, not skip THE rooting process....lol

yes, you can skip to the rooting process.

Whoops! Sorry about that, in multiple threads at the same time without a TARDIS.

Yes, you can absolutely skip TO the rooting process .

 

[Ridgerunner20]

Thanks guys. One more question, do I need to wipe my phone clean? Remember, I didn't unlock the phone, samsung did. All my picures, games and contacts are still on the phone.

 

[dmmarck]

Thanks guys. One more question, do I need to wipe my phone clean? Remember, I didn't unlock the phone, samsung did. All my picures, games and contacts are still on the phone.

Since you're unlocked, it won't be wiped by the process. HOWEVER, I would still backup important stuff. Your contacts should by synced with Google, so don't worry about that.

When you install a rom, especially a new rom, you always want to do a data wipe, aka a factory reset. We'll get to that step when you're at that point .

Also, check my signature for a link to (1) a general rooting/flashing guide for the Galaxy Nexus, and (2) a general depository of Jelly Bean roms/ports.

 

[Ridgerunner20]

So, I'm good to go, thanks!

 

[dmmarck]

If you're ready to flash, head on over to the Jelly Bean Now thread .

 

[Ridgerunner20]

Ok, I've got a problem. I have not rooted my phone yet, but when I plug in my phone and start it in bootloader mode I get an error on my computer that says " Omap4440 no driver found" and "android 1.0 no driver found." Thoughts?

 

[dmmarck]

Ok, I've got a problem. I have not rooted my phone yet, but when I plug in my phone and start it in bootloader mode I get an error on my computer that says " Omap4440 no driver found" and "android 1.0 no driver found." Thoughts?

Yeah it's a driver issue.

Did you install Wug's? Choose manual installation and follow those steps precisely. Uninstall all of the drivers and go through the toolkit's instructions methodically until you can confirm both (1) ADB and (2) fastboot drivers are installed and operable.

 

[Ridgerunner20]

Sadly, I don't have "Wug's" installed, and I have no Idea what it is. Also, what do you mean by tookits instructions? Sorry, I sad I was a noob

 

[dmmarck]

Sadly, I don't have "Wug's" installed, and I have no Idea what it is. Also, what do you mean by tookits instructions? Sorry, I sad I was a noob

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...nexus-root-toolkit-v1-4-updated-6-5-12-a.html

Download that and follow its instructions for setting up and configuring the drivers.

 

[hansgroter]

Thanks for the info

 

[Ridgerunner20]

Ok, I'll give that a shot.

 

[dmmarck]

Ok, I'll give that a shot.

It's a one stop shop for all of your rooting needs .

 

[EJT]

Yeah, Wug's toolkit makes it almost too easy. You'll be rooted and running JB in no time flat.