[gcubed]

So my phone is randomly rebooting when snoozing the alarm, and it gives me an error when I start it up. I'm thinking of finally unlocking bootloader/rooting/etc... Is there an easy way to backup the keyboard user dictionary. That's the only thing that's holding me back.

if you are still under warranty i'd get a new one instead of trying to deal with it by unlocking. You can still unlock the new one, but at least you know its not a real issue

[Zeppu]

if you are still under warranty i'd get a new one instead of trying to deal with it by unlocking. You can still unlock the new one, but at least you know its not a real issue

You think so? You guys never get random reboots? On 4.0.2 it used to reboot when the phone had been on for over a week or so and I unlocked to Camera but that seems to have stopped on 4.0.4. I always just assumed I had installed something which fucked something up.

It's not too common, but it does happen, once a month or so.

[gcubed]

You think so? You guys never get random reboots? On 4.0.2 it used to reboot when the phone had been on for over a week or so and I unlocked to Camera but that seems to have stopped on 4.0.4. I always just assumed I had installed something which fucked something up. It's not too common, but it does happen, once a month or so.

oh it happens once a month? well then carry on. I thought it was happening consistently and often.

[Zeppu]

oh it happens once a month? well then carry on. I thought it was happening consistently and often.

This is on every single start though

[gcubed]

This is on every single start though [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/YQNVPl.png[/1IMG]

yeah, something could be corrupted, so if you are going to wipe it, you may as well unlock it. You can always relock later if you get some issues back

[Zeppu]

yeah, something could be corrupted, so if you are going to wipe it, you may as well unlock it. You can always relock later if you get some issues back

Yeah, that's what I figured, but I need to backup my user dictionary since I know what with wipe/root I might get a different device name and therefore not have my backup restored :(

[gcubed]

Yeah, that's what I figured, but I need to backup my user dictionary since I know what with wipe/root I might get a different device name and therefore not have my backup restored :(

yeah, sorry can't help, i just delayed your answers! you may be able to root and use titanium?

[Copernicus]

There was actually a root method without unlocking the phone for 4.0.2, not sure if a new one has popped up for 4.0.4.

[thespot84]

There was actually a root method without unlocking the phone for 4.0.2, not sure if a new one has popped up for 4.0.4.

Can you put some kind of icon or something to let us know when you're being serious? Because this might just change my entire weekend...

[Copernicus]

Can you put some kind of icon or something to let us know when you're being serious? Because this might just change my entire weekend...

Haha, I'm being serious, that's how I manually updated my GN to 4.0.4.

e: Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1531865

Should note that if you're doing this to manually update the OTA, make sure you remove SU from the system directory before applying the update. Otherwise, it will stick around, but you won't have root access after the update to remove it.

[thespot84]

Haha, I'm being serious, that's how I manually updated my GN to 4.0.4.

xda here I come.

[TheLegendary]

xda here I come.

I still believe !

[Copernicus]

Uh oh, eightyfour hasn't posted again, he must creating a new kernel to run iOS on the GN.

xda strikes again.

[Andrex]

Uh oh, eightyfour hasn't posted again, he must creating a new kernel to run iOS on the GN. xda strikes again.

Why would he ruin a perfectly good phone like that?

[Ephemeris]

Why would he ruin a perfectly good phone like that?

[gcubed]

Haha, I'm being serious, that's how I manually updated my GN to 4.0.4. e: Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1531865 Should note that if you're doing this to manually update the OTA, make sure you remove SU from the system directory before applying the update. Otherwise, it will stick around, but you won't have root access after the update to remove it.

much easier method that doesnt need superuser...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ1HuteSnDE

just did it because i gave up waiting, works wonderfully, you dont have to worry abou SU or anything else... only works from bone stock 4.0.2

[MutantCyborg]

Anyone know why my Galaxy Nexus will not charge when connected to my computer? I plugged it in earlier today when the battery was at 27% I just rechecked my phone (About 3 hours later) and it is now at 12%.

Sometimes the phone will charge REALLY slowly from the computer, and other times it seems to lose battery faster than the USB can charge it. Is this normal?

[Copernicus]

Anyone know why my Galaxy Nexus will not charge when connected to my computer? I plugged it in earlier today when the battery was at 27% I just rechecked my phone (About 3 hours later) and it is now at 12%. Sometimes the phone will charge REALLY slowly from the computer, and other times it seems to lose battery faster than the USB can charge it. Is this normal?

Its probably a low powered USB port.

[Matthew Gallant]

Yep, not all USB ports are equal when it comes to providing power. Some don't provide power at all.

[MutantCyborg]

Its probably a low powered USB port.

Yep, not all USB ports are equal when it comes to providing power. Some don't provide power at all.

Must be, I tried my front USB and the back USB. Oddly enough the back USB was worse, id suspect those to do better.

[reKon]

AOKP continues its dominance

[Bboy AJ]

AOKP continues its dominance

That's awesome. I can see this being really useful. iOS already has something like this with their music controls when double tapping home. I'm surprised Android hasn't officially gotten it yet. Of course, AOKP's implementation is more powerful than iOS's. I'd mostly use it for music or to check calendar appointments, email, tweets.

[Ephemeris]

AOKP continues its dominance

Very slick.

[gcubed]

F Verizon for sitting on 4.0.4 its a damn sizeable bug fix. Phone feels faster, better battery life, radio switching so much better, small fixes littered throughout.

[Andrex]

F Verizon for sitting on 4.0.4 its a damn sizeable bug fix. Phone feels faster, better battery life, radio switching so much better, small fixes littered throughout.

You're making us non-rooters feel bad, man. :(

[Copernicus]

You're making us non-rooters feel bad, man. :(

He's not rooted apparently(I can't sit through a 28 minute OTA video so I'm not entirely sure):

much easier method that doesnt need superuser... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ1HuteSnDE just did it because i gave up waiting, works wonderfully, you dont have to worry abou SU or anything else... only works from bone stock 4.0.2

[gcubed]

You're making us non-rooters feel bad, man. :(

He's not rooted apparently(I can't sit through a 28 minute OTA video so I'm not entirely sure):

Yea not rooted. You can skip about 20 of those 27 minutes. Copy exploit, copy update, execute exploit, move update to cache, delete exploit, boot into stock recovery, update.

[Bboy AJ]

F Verizon for sitting on 4.0.4 its a damn sizeable bug fix. Phone feels faster, better battery life, radio switching so much better, small fixes littered throughout.

I'm sure they have a reason.

[Copernicus]

Yea not rooted. You can skip about 20 of those 27 minutes. Copy exploit, copy update, execute exploit, move update to cache, delete exploit, boot into stock recovery, update.

I just skimmed through the video, that's the same exploit I mentioned earlier except they seems to have automated the SU portion.

[The Faceless Master]

AOKP continues its dominance

so ridiculous

<3 Android

That's awesome. I can see this being really useful. iOS already has something like this with their music controls when double tapping home. I'm surprised Android hasn't officially gotten it yet. Of course, AOKP's implementation is more powerful than iOS's. I'd mostly use it for music or to check calendar appointments, email, tweets.

well, there are notification music controls, though this seems way better.

[OriginalThinking]

well, there are notification music controls, though this seems way better.

Maybe if they touch up the UI. It's ugly as sin, though going by his home screen that doesn't surprise.

[-COOLIO-]

400 dollar nexus or 800 dollar s3?

[DonDraper]

I currently have a Galaxy S2 on TMo. I want me some ICS goodness, but the whole rooting and flashing process I've looked into is a bit intimidating and over my head. Thinking about getting the unlocked Nexus. I'm wondering if I would end up sacrificing some moving from the S2 to the Nexus.

In terms of apps and screen and power its probably a wash, I would imagine. I to like to take a lot of pictures and that HD video, if that helps any in helping me figure things out.

I would just wait for the S3, but I'm not even a year into my contract and buying it outright, price-wise, is probably gonna be a pretty penny, even if I sold the S2.

Any advice? Thanks!!

[ghostofsparta]

I currently have a Galaxy S2 on TMo. I want me some ICS goodness, but the whole rooting and flashing process I've looked into is a bit intimidating and over my head. Thinking about getting the unlocked Nexus. I'm wondering if I would end up sacrificing some moving from the S2 to the Nexus. In terms of apps and screen and power its probably a wash, I would imagine. I to like to take a lot of pictures and that HD video, if that helps any in helping me figure things out. I would just wait for the S3, but I'm not even a year into my contract and buying it outright, price-wise, is probably gonna be a pretty penny, even if I sold the S2. Any advice? Thanks!!

I moved from the t-mo gs2 to the unlocked g-nex and have no regrets.

But you say you like taking a lot of pictures so the g-nex is probably not for you. The camera on the gs2 is so much better than the one on the g-nex. I hardly take pictures so it isn't a big deal for me. It really isn't about the mega pixels either, the sensor on the g-nex just sucks. If you are taking pictures outside then it'll look fine but any picture inside looks grainy and terrible.

[Nicktendo86]

Why would he ruin a perfectly good phone like that?

BOOM! Correct though.

[Nicktendo86]

I currently have a Galaxy S2 on TMo. I want me some ICS goodness, but the whole rooting and flashing process I've looked into is a bit intimidating and over my head. Thinking about getting the unlocked Nexus. I'm wondering if I would end up sacrificing some moving from the S2 to the Nexus. In terms of apps and screen and power its probably a wash, I would imagine. I to like to take a lot of pictures and that HD video, if that helps any in helping me figure things out. I would just wait for the S3, but I'm not even a year into my contract and buying it outright, price-wise, is probably gonna be a pretty penny, even if I sold the S2. Any advice? Thanks!!

I have a GS2 and I am complete noob at rooting/modding but I took the plunge and managed to get a custom rom on my phone and could not look back, it is really easy if you follow the countless youtube clips. I still want a Nexus though as my GS2 has got burn in on the top from the status bar :(

[gcubed]

400 dollar nexus or 800 dollar s3?

meh, i think the 400 dollar difference isn't reflected in the phone

[RJM77]

400 dollar nexus or 800 dollar s3?

Just got the unlocked GSM nexus and using it on T-mobile prepaid, coming from the original EVO 4G on Sprint. So far I'm loving the phone and it was worth the price. Hopefully Google continues selling unlocked Nexus phones from now on.

[gcubed]

*GASP* Verizon update incoming.


Too late verizon... too late

[TheLegendary]

*GASP* Verizon update incoming. Too late verizon... too late

I don't believe!

[Matthew Gallant]

*GASP* Verizon update incoming. Too late verizon... too late

No source, you should be ashamed.

Shame.

[Copernicus]

Anytime you see Verizon news, just check Droid Life for confirmation.

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/05/29...is-not-a-joke/

[TheLegendary]

I still don't believe!

[gcubed]

No source, you should be ashamed. Shame.

Anytime you see Verizon news, just check Droid Life for confirmation. http://www.droid-life.com/2012/05/29...is-not-a-joke/

yeah, i should be ashamed, i get lazy when posting from my phone, sorry

[Andrex]

Nothing for me yet. :(

[gcubed]

Nothing for me yet. :(

i think Verizon usually does things on Thursdays? I would assume by then it should be moving out. Now that you know the release google posted is the official VZW release you can just update it yourself in 10 minutes

[Copernicus]

yeah, i should be ashamed, i get lazy when posting from my phone, sorry

Someone needs to make a shareto neogaf app.

[Dark_AnNiaLatOr]

Ordered one of these from google play, plan on using it in the tmobile $30 plan. It's an amazing plan if you don't talk a lot.

- 100 minutes
-unlimited texting
-unlimited data (5gb at HSPA+) after that cap it turn into edge

[Unknown Soldier]

400 dollar nexus or 800 dollar s3?

I wouldn't pay $400 to use Touchwiz instead of stock ICS.

[-COOLIO-]

ok im starting to lean toward the nexus. thanks guys!