The Samsung Galaxy Nexus marries the power of the Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS with the speed of Verizon's LTE network. The phone's beautiful screen and internal performance are top-notch.As the first U.S. phone with Ice Cream Sandwich, Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus takes a coveted, solitary step forward. However, once other premium handsets receive the updated Android OS, the Galaxy Nexus will lose some of its competitive edge.The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has a few notable differences on Verizon. First, it runs on the network's 4G LTE network. Second, it's thicker: 0.37 inch versus 0.35 inch thick for the unlocked version. (The LTE chip accounts for the extra girth.) It's also a heavier 5 ounces versus 4.76, which felt especially light for the phone's size. It still isn't an astoundingly hefty device, but I appreciate the more solid build. Fourth, it has 32GB of internal storage versus 16GB. The battery is also larger, 1,850mAh versus 1,750mAh for the unlocked version. Finally, there are a few Verizon applications preinstalled, and no support for Google Wallet, one of Google's main NFC scores.
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Galaxy Nexus VZW USB Driver
You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Nexus VZW properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:Download Samsung Galaxy Nexus VZW!
Backup and Other Important Tips
Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page,
but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points
you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone
losing their personal data or apps:
Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a
new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong.
See below for some tips on how to backup data:
- Backup your Apps. How? –> How to Backup Android Apps.
- Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
- Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
- Backup APN Settings:
GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings >
Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point
Names.
- Backup your Apps. How? –> How to Backup Android Apps.
- Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
- Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
- Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.
A few more optional tips that you should remember:
1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode.2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?
3. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on MyTrickSource are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.
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All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and update Galaxy Nexus VZW to AOKP Nightly Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom firmware.
HOW TO: Install AOKP Nightly Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy Nexus VZW
We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install AOKP Nightly Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom firmware on Galaxy Nexus VZW. If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Galaxy Nexus VZW, then this should not be any different for you.However, for beginners, you need to root your Galaxy Nexus VZW and install a custom recovery. Please Google that up if you are unsure and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.
To Remember:
This tutorial is only for installing AOKP Nightly Android 4.2.2 ROM on Samsung Galaxy Nexus VZW. Please do not try on any other Galaxy Nexus VZW variants.
Your phone should be rooted and have ClockworkMod recovery installed from before.
This tutorial will wipe out all your data. Proceed at your own risk.
Perform a Dalvik Cache wipe before proceeding from the recovery mode.
Samsung KIES will NOT detect your phone after installing this ROM because it is a custom firmware.
Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.
Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:
Step 1 - Download AOKP Nightly Android 4.2.2 ROM and Google Apps for Galaxy Nexus VZW to your computer.Step 2 - Connect and mount your Galaxy Nexus VZW USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.
Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.2.2 ROM zip and Google Apps zip files to your SD card. Make sure the files are in the SD card root (not in any folder).
Step 4 - Then turn OFF your phone and disconnect from the USB cable.
Step 5 - Now to get in the Recovery Mode. Switch ON the phone while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together.
Step 6 - Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset” as shown below. Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.
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Step 7 - Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition”
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Step 8 - Now this is optional, but it is recommended to perform a wipe of your dalvik cache as well. You will not get into boot loops or any other errors. From CWM recovery, go to ‘advanced’ and then select “wipe dalvik cache”.
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Step 9 - Then go back to the main recovery screen and select “install zip from SD card”.
Step 10 - Now select “choose zip from sdcard”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Android 4.2.2 ROM zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.
Google Apps: Repeat the above step for the Gapps zip file as well and install it on your phone.
Step 11 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu as show below.
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Your Galaxy Nexus vzw will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.
That’s it! Your Galaxy Nexus VZW should now have AOKP Nightly Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.
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