How To Update Galaxy Nexus i515 with Official Android ICS 4.0.4 IMM76K Firmware

Verizon Wireless has officially launched the update ICS 4.0.4 IMM76K Firmware for their smartphone Galaxy Nexus i515. This new update has launched to fix all network related issues and bugs of Nexus i515. This update is for both CDMA and LTE variants. Currently this update is only available for such users who are using Galaxy Nexus i515 on any Custom Rom Firmware but if you are on any stock or official firmware then you will get this update OTA from Verizon Wireless very soon. Android 4.0.4 brings lot of performance improvements and stability fixes, so it seems to be an interesting update for Galaxy Nexus i515 smartphone.

Change Log for Android 4.0.4 ICS IMM76K for Galaxy Nexus i515:

• Reduced ‘Time Lag’ in application shifts
• Optimized Battery for better performance
• Fixed Camera bug related to shutter lag
• Camera from lock screen now loads faster
• Faster renders on 3D apps
• Fixed animation issues with some apps
• Much more fluid (smooth) user interface
• The same kind of Ringtones as the earlier version
• Updated Kernel but the version is the same as the old one
• Some apps like Launcher and Games would still lag.

Pre-Requisites

• Back up of all your important data messages, contacts, photos, files etc. Recommended use Astro File Manager for it.
• Charge your Galaxy Nexus upto 60% to avoid unexpected shut down during the installation.
• Disable all Antivirus/Firewall apps installed on your device.
• USB Debugging mode must be enabled (SettingsàApplicationàDevelopment)
• There must be CWM (ClockWorkMod) touch based recovery tool installed on your device.
• It should be Rooted Device.

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any mis-happening to your phone during the up-gradation, try it on your own risk. This Update is strictly only for Galaxy Nexus i515 don’t try on other android devices.

How To Update Galaxy Nexus i515 with Official Android ICS 4.0.4 IMM76K Firmware

• First of all download IMM76K Update Package on your computer.
• Now connect your Galaxy Nexus device to computer via USB and move the downloaded Update Package to the root folder of the SD card.
• Disconnect and turn of your phone.
• Now enter into Boot Loader Mode by pressing and holding the Volume (both Volume up and down) and Power buttons together.
• In boot Loader, Select Recovery Mode. Use Volume keys to go on next option and Power Button to select the option.
• Now in Recovery Mode, navigate to Install Zip from SD CardàChoose Zip from SD Card and then IMM76K Update Package.
• Now update process will start. It will take 5-10 minutes to complete.
• Once the update is successfully completed select ++++Go Back++++ and then choose Reboot System Now to restart Galaxy Nexus smartphone.

Note:- If your devices doesn’t start within 3-4 minutes then re-insert the battery in it and if there is any problem occurs during the installation then also re-insert the battery to start the process from starting.

That’s it! You have successfully applied IMM76K Update to your Galaxy Nexus Android Phone.