Rooting a Verizon Galaxy Nexus

[tomhusband]

So this might be a dumb one but I'm new to this. I've been reading about rooting. Besides not being sure of the advantages if I root it what happens to my Verizon account after all is said and done? When you root the device isn't everything wiped cleaned? How would I hook up with Verizon again?

Thanks,

Tom Husband

 

[hondaguy520]

Data is wiped clean.... your 4g sim card is still activated and everything is fine. Just sign in to Google and enjoy your nexus . I rooted mine to instal the unofficial 4.0.4 update. Get wifi tether for free and to use Google wallet

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[tomhusband]

The sim card! I forgot about that. Google Wallet becomes available on a rooted phone? That's cool. What's special about the 4.0.4 update?

Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[hondaguy520]

if youre unlocked you can install google wallet, you can find the apk online ... and everyone was saying 4.0.4 fixed some signal issues...never gave my phone a chance to have issues just put that on there and ran with it

 

[dezymond]

When we say "wipe" on Android it pretty much means returning it to factory settings. It will still be able to connect to Verizon's network as long as you have a sim card, no matter how many times you wipe the phone.

As for 4.0.4, it fixes a bunch of little bugs and overall makes it run smoother. I have no experience with 4.0.4 so I can't vouch for any differences, but mainly people upgraded to for better signal, something I don't have to deal with. There are other benefits, but can't remember them off the top of my head. I see you're from San Jose so you shouldn't have to worry about bad signal, as long as your Nexus is a good one.

 

[Capone76]

Talked to a verizon rep today and he assured me 4.0.4 is not going to help with signal. He said he is a GNex owner himself. I don't know,maybe he don't know what he talking about. I sure would like a signal fix though. All stock here and still love this phone. Tethered to my TP201

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[Capone76]

Maybe I did get a bad Nexus as far as my signal though. Good about town, horrible at home. 4g tower 1 mile from house. Any suggestions?

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[hondaguy520]

Few options.... try unlocking rooting and installing 4.0.4 because in my experience Verizon reps have no clue what they are talking about.... use manufacturers warranty to get a née phone.... or wait for official 4.0.4.....

Sorry bout the phone

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[Capone76]

Yeah that's my experience with reps from verizon. Sometime you get a good one in customer service though. Best Buy said they will only give me a refurb.

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[hondaguy520]

Oh my gosh I hate that. You bought a new phone... it malfunctions ... you should get a NEW phone. Not a refurb.

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[Capone76]

Maybe if I just go into Best Buy and express I'm getting hosed with a refurb and demand and new replacement they'd be cool. Wishful thinking. Signals good everywhere but home. Maybe its my house?

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[hondaguy520]

Possibly and yea you got lead walls or something? Lol if its ONLY your house I'd just connect to Wi-Fi while at home

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[Capone76]

Yes I have wifi. My house was built in 30's. Nice older style home. But all plaster walls with wire mesh behind plaster. Lol. You nailed that one.

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[Capone76]

Lots of older electric work too.

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[hondaguy520]

If you don't have any problems anywhere else besides your house I wouldn't go through the trouble of a new phone. Its your walls or a ghost. When you want to use your phone at home I just suggest wifi or a nice rocking chair outside lol

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