Earlier today, we told you that the Verizon Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean update has finally started to roll out to customers. And while many are seeing the update, others are unable to get the ball rolling. Well, with a simple trick, Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners who don’t see the update, should be able to pull it down right now.
It appears that the Verizon Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean update has only arrived for certain people as it’s rolling out Over-the-Air. Thus far, I have yet to receive the update OTA.
However, using a little trick, users should be able to update manually and start using Android 4.1 Jelly Bean right now. It might take a couple of tries, but this method should work.
Read: Verizon Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean Update Rolling Out Now.
The Verizon Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean update can be pulled manually using a trick.
For those that are out of luck, follow these instructions and you should be able to get Jelly Bean and all of its new features up and running in no time at all.
1. Go to Settings -> Apps -> All
2. Find Google Services Framework.
3. Tap on Force Stop.
4. Select Clear Data.
5. Head back to the Verizon Galaxy Nexus’ Settings, go to About, and check for a System Update.
For many, this should bring up a download prompt and the installation process for Jelly Bean will begin soon after. Per usual, the process could take a little bit of time so remain patient. It also appears that owners need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network as this point. Trying to do this over cellular will likely not work.
Verizon says that it will be available on Wi-Fi until October 1st.
So for those that are impatient, this is something that you’ll want to try in lieu of waiting for the update, which could take only a few hours or possibly as long as a few days.
Let us know how it works out.
THIS is what I’ve been looking for!! Thanks!!
I just did what you suggested, but did not get any notification of an update. I am connected via wifi (although it is to my Verizon MiFi, so if there are ip-based filters, that might be why I didn’t get the update). If it matters, I’m in Austin, Texas.
Turn off the vireless, go back to Adam’s procedure then check update using 4LTE only. After your phone finds update turn on the wireless. Worked for me. Thank you.
This worked perfectly for me… Thank you!!
this worked, thanks!
Tried directions about a dozen times. Didn’t work. DC Metro Area.
NYC, wifi enabled, no data, no luck.
Still not working in DC area.
I Tried about 7 times with no luck and I live in Bowie.
No luck here in Waco, TX with these instructions, wifi enabled and all.
This method worked with the prior (also late) update from VZW, but I’ve tried it too many times to count today with no update available.
I have tried this at least a dozen times now. Still nothing. From Mass.
nothing for me in boston tried about 10 times.
you need wifi and do the clear data and disable framework couple time. and maybe reboot once or two. you should get it. this update is available via WIFI through october 2. this is a fact.
Not working in Phoenix Az. Tried your steps numerous times. Not happening at all.
It worked after two tries! Thanks!
Hasn’t worked for me and I’ve been trying it since 8:30am this morning
Worked on the 1st try!
Tried over a dozen times. No update. Sad. Tuscaloosa, AL
Yep Craig I live in Vance area no luck here either, be glad when they connect Tuscaloosa 4g to Birmingham 4g, bet the Mercedes Benz plant will be tickled besides me
I just had success on the 8th try, after giving up on what this article recommended and following another commenter’s advice. Look at what “Nesra” has to say; worked for me in Tuscaloosa, AL on wifi.
Worked for me in Tuscaloosa on the second try.
You have to be on wifi only, until Oct 4, 2012.Connect to wifi, then perform this trick and it worked for me after the 2nd try. Keep repeating theses steps and it will come up while on wifi only. Goode luck everyone.
Didn’t work for me…Baltimore Metro area
No Luck, tried about a dozen times. OC, California.
Okay, so it took about two or three dozen tries, but finally getting now!!! Just keep trying it will finally work.
I give up. Did this 40 times already.
GOT IT! Ok, tried a couple of dozen times, nothing. Finally tried clearing data ONLY without clicking Force Stop… that seems to have done the trick on mine. Good and happy Droiding.
Thanks. This worked for me.
!!! This worked for me as well!
Thank you! This worked for me in New Orleans. Finally I got my Jelly Beans!
Thanks for this tip! It worked!
Got it on attempt 42. First time I had 2 bars and wifi at the same time. Richmond, VA
I am trying to do this method to force update my original-not-rooted Galaxy Nexus but the thing is I can’t clear the data, for this app or all other apps under All that start with the word Google. All it says is Computing under Total, App, Data as well as Cache. the button that says Clear Data is not active. I have restarted my phone and taken out the battery a few times but it still says the same thing when I turn it back on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Didn’t work for me. Albuquerque, NM
Still not updating in DC
Just tried it a few times and it worked!!! I live in Los Angeles CA area. Thanks for the tip!!
Many times over WiFi and no luck. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
UPDATE: After getting the OTA 4.1 and rebooting after install, the Nexus was not able to automatically sign me in to my Google account. I ended up having to remove the user account and re-install it. Everything is fine now. FYI
Tried 70 times in NJ
This works. I had to do it about 20 times. Just clear the data, don’t force stop.
fairfax, VA – worked my second try. I disabled google framework then re enabled it
San antonio texas, it took 4 tries but i got it.
I unrooted from using the JRO03L build to try the official update. Tried this method about 4 times. But after reading this, I will continue to try it until it works. Good thing I dont have plans until later tonight. South Louisiana.
Ok, it took about 16 tries. Its installing now!
8 tries and nothing– Chicago suburbs, 630 area code.
Absolutely no luck for me either, been trying off and on for nearly 24hrs.
Boom! 6 more tries and it worked! Clearing data only is how I finally got mine to turn over.
tried twice and worked for me!
Worked for me in in LA, just cleared data and after over 10 attempts got notification
Tried this yesterday morning all morning..finally worked after 60+ tries..Aaahhhh sweet Jelly Bean!!
High Desert, CA
San Diego here. Thanks for the tip, worked on the first attempt.
Not working in MD/DC area.
It worked! Yay after months of waiting! It finally worked
Worked in Charlotte n.c. area
No luck in phoenix
I just got it at 7:22am in downtown Phx
Guys try this, worked for me in first try:
http://jstxplore.blogspot.com/2012/07/force-update-trick-galaxy-nexus.html
Thanks for referring my blog link :) . glad that it worked for you
Got it after about 10 minutes of trying, first clear then force stop… Bloomsburg PA
Worked like a charm on the first try!
Tried them all in N California. Nada!
Did it and when I connected to wifi it disappeared :(
No for upland cali
Was going to try this but read of problems it can cause with Google related apps. This morning woke up and checked updates and lo and behold THERE WAS JELLYBEAN! Cannot believe that my phone actually holds a 4G signal without losing it ALL DAY! Loving Google Now too. Im in NJ.
Did it seven times in a row and finally pulled it, NJ
Wow this actually worked for me!! I tried about 5 times, doing 1 reboot in the process. It seems like it’s different for everyone. Good luck!
Has anyone in Phoenix AZ got the update?
No luck downtown Phoenix
Got it this morning in downtown Phoenix
Worked for me in TN after 5 or 6 tries of clearing data only, not force stopping it.
Worked for me the 2nd time! The screen says WiFi is required through 10/3.
Same her did not work until hooked to WIFI , i stopped services,cleared data, re booted stopped service and cleared data again then check for updates and there it was
Worked the 5th time. Just hit force close once and the rest hit clear data and update should start. I’m in Irvine, CA
Try getting full bars for Wi-Fi. I tried for days with no luck then cleared data without forcing stop and going really clear to router. Worked first time.
Got it!! I did a clear data, then a force update. That was my third try. Columbia, SC.
its 7:25pm here in Phoenix and i still cant get it…Im starting to get annoyed. Any ideas would be appreciated.
I got mine today at about 2pm EDT. Work the wait and it definitely looks awesome.
I live in the Washington D.C. Metro Area and I used the trick that was suggested here. I tried some other tricks mentioned here in the replies and none of them came thru.
Good Luck!
P.S. It will only download and notify you with a Wi-Fi Signal. I had no bars when I received notice after using the trick.
Worked the first time for me!
after finding these instructions, it worked after the 2nd time!
Got it this morning in downtown Phoenix Az via Wi-Fi
Second try, just did the “Clear Data” as Nesra stated. Thanks for the Info!!! Birmingham, AL.
Worked in SF on the first try
After trying all weekend stopping the service and clearing the cache nothing. Today I just cleared the cache and boom, first try.
Force stopped and cleared data in Los Angeles and it worked!
AWESOME. Worked.
On Wi-Fi, took 4 attempts. Got it! Thanks!! – Indianapolis, IN
AWESOME!!! Worked on the first try!!!
This WORKED for me :-) Simple and Easy.
It works in the Northern VA area! Thanks!
I did what Nesra said and it worked. Just clear the data. I also went crazy and hit the check updates like 5 times in a row… dont know if that did anything.
woiks on the 2nd try in ny
Followed this in Portland Oregon and worked at the second try. Thanks for the hint
I live in SF CA and just tried what you suggested to get 4.1 update over wifi and it worked for me!
Sir, you are da Man!!!!!!!
Woohoo! Got the update to kick off after ~5-10 tries. Nesra’s instructions did it for me. “GOT IT! Ok, tried a couple of dozen times, nothing. Finally tried clearing data ONLY without clicking Force Stop… that seems to have done the trick on mine.”
Worked for me over the office WiFi in Cleveland, OH. Thanks for the tip!
finally worked for me after doing clear data 3 times. Updating now. Greenville, SC
Worked for me in SF Bay Area, thanks.
Same as Robert Liu above!
Worked on 1st try in SF Bay Area.
Thank you! I got tired of waiting.
Worked for me – G-Nex in DC. Had to do it a few times (less than 6?) before it took but I think it was because of a weak WiFi signal. Thanks!
Worked on second try, but had to turn off all data and came right down.
just an extra step: Apps>All>Google Services Framework>Force Stop> Clear Data> Wait> Exit> Dial *#*#2432546#*#* and wait until it notifies you with “checkin succeeded”>About Phone> Updates
DONE!!
Been trying for days, did was James said but had to clear data one extra time (no force stop, just clear data). Then the update came right up.
Did his directions once, didn’t work. Tried just clearing data the second time about twenty minutes later, and voila! Incredible upgrade.
Works perfect…Shreveport, LA
Totally worked. First try. Long Beach California.
Worked the first time! Thanks for the tip! NYC
Finally!!!!! Jellybean!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Worked on the first try. Los Angeles Ca. Thanks!!!
The trick worked for me. I did it about 5 times, then restarted the phone and then did it a couple more times and it worked in Northern Colorado.
Didn’t work on the first try. Then I read the comment to turn wifi off, try the steps in the article above until it finds the update, then turn wifi on to download update. But it didn’t work. Then I tried the steps again, still didn’t work. On the third try, it worked without turning the wifi off.
I ben try sense yestaday no work for me
NASHIVILLE.TN
Nothing yet in Ohio trying for days!