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UPDATE to 2.3.4 (rooted) for ALL Nexus S phones

I DONT TAKE THE CREDIT OF THIS GUIDE. I TAKE THAT FROM A OTHER SITE I HAVE TEST IT ON MY NEXUS S 9020A FROM ROGERS.
Here's an easy way to jump to stock + rooted 2.3.4 for ALL Nexus S phones.
Download this full version of 2.3.3 from Google and place it on your internal storage.
Download the 2.3.4 ( GRI40 to GRJ22) OTA update from Google and place it on your internal storage.
Download the SuperUser package from ChainsDD and place it on your internal storage.
Reboot into recovery, and Nandroid your current system. If you don't do this, and something goes wrong you'll be sorry.
In ClockworkMod recovery, wipe data/factory reset. this may not be needed, but if you boot loop when restarting and have no recovery installed, you'll be SOL. Just do it.
Next flash the f182cf141e6a.signed-soju-ota-102588.f182cf14.zip (the first file you downloaded). Don't exit recovery!
Then flash the a14a2dd09749.signed-soju-GRJ22-from-GRI40.a14a2dd0.zip (the second file you downloaded). Don't exit recovery!
In Clockwork, go to the mounts and storage menu and mount /system and mount /data.
The flash su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip (the third file you downloaded).
Reboot.
When you boot up, you'll be running 2.3.4, and be rooted. But you won't have ClockworkMod recovery any longer. There's two ways to tackle this one.
The easy way, but not permanent:
Go to the Market.
Install Rom Manager.
Flash Clockwork recovery every time you need to boot into it.
The better way, and is permanent.
Using a file browser with root permissions, find /etc/install-recovery.sh in your system.
Rename it to /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
Go to the Market
Install Rom Manager
Flash Clockwork recovery.

Fizwiz said:
The easy way, but not permanent:
Go to the Market.
Install Rom Manager.
Flash Clockwork recovery every time you need to boot into it.
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Better way to flash recovery is with "fastboot flash recovery <filename>". Rom Manager doesn't always flash it correctly for some reason, gotta do it more than once sometimes before it will stick.
Fizwiz said:
The better way, and is permanent.
Using a file browser with root permissions, find /etc/install-recovery.sh in your system.
Rename it to /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
Go to the Market
Install Rom Manager
Flash Clockwork recovery.
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Some Nexus S's don't have the "install-recovery.sh" script so any changes to the recovery will be permanent on those phones. For example, the ones sold in Canada (i9020a - GRI54).

Also the i9020a user will end up with a useless modem as the radios are different between the roms
See here
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13319975&postcount=32
Sent from my Nexus S

Thanks for posting this guide. Any chance you could also post a link to the stock rom too?
Thx
L
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Matridom said:
Also the i9020a user will end up with a useless modem as the radios are different between the roms
See here
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13319975&postcount=32
Sent from my Nexus S
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This guide worked perfectly for me, no problems on my i9020a with KB2, KB3 or KD1 running 2.3.3, or KD1 running 2.3.4.

laurentbon said:
Thanks for posting this guide. Any chance you could also post a link to the stock rom too?
Thx
L
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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I just searched the file names Fizwiz posted on google, you should be able to get dl links from the google servers for the two android files and an xda link for su, and cwm recovery if you need.

@FizWiz Where did you find this guide? what site?

I'm just waiting for my Nexus S to arrive on Tuesday, after having my Nexus One stolen, I'd only just flashed cyanogenMod Nightly #54 and hadn't configured the "find my droid" app so ive had to put it down to experience. Unless anyone can tell me another way of tracking its GPS position?
Now a couple of questions, with it being brand new I dont want to unlock the bootloader and void my warranty on the fist day if I can help it. But will do if its the only way to gain Root.
Does this method work without unlocking the bootloader? I ask as Ive seen that it does on another thread but it says it only workes on 2.3.2?
What version of Android will a UK Orange Nexus S come pre-installed with?
Also with the nexus one it made a difference which screen the phone came with as to wich roms you could flash, that's if my understanding is right. Is this the same with the Nexus S?
One last thing, is buying a Nexus S from Orange UK on contract the same as buying one sim free from google, is it unlocked to all networks, can the bootloader be unlocked the same way, is there any difference at all? (my Nexus One was bought direct from Google).
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared to Root and unlock the bootloader if absalutaly necessary as soon as it arrives on Tuesday
Thanks in advance for any help..

NexusCrazy said:
I'm just waiting for my Nexus S to arrive on Tuesday, after having my Nexus One stolen, I'd only just flashed cyanogenMod Nightly #54 and hadn't configured the "find my droid" app so ive had to put it down to experience. Unless anyone can tell me another way of tracking its GPS position?
Now a couple of questions, with it being brand new I dont want to unlock the bootloader and void my warranty on the fist day if I can help it. But will do if its the only way to gain Root.
Does this method work without unlocking the bootloader? I ask as Ive seen that it does on another thread but it says it only workes on 2.3.2?
What version of Android will a UK Orange Nexus S come pre-installed with?
Also with the nexus one it made a difference which screen the phone came with as to wich roms you could flash, that's if my understanding is right. Is this the same with the Nexus S?
One last thing, is buying a Nexus S from Orange UK on contract the same as buying one sim free from google, is it unlocked to all networks, can the bootloader be unlocked the same way, is there any difference at all? (my Nexus One was bought direct from Google).
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared to Root and unlock the bootloader if absalutaly necessary as soon as it arrives on Tuesday
Thanks in advance for any help..
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The nexus s bootloader can be locked and unlocked anytime you want. so dont worry about it. it is not like the nexus 1 where, once u did oem unlock, you could not revert back. this time, google even allows us to oem lock. hehehe.
enjoy ur new phone!

deeren said:
The nexus s bootloader can be locked and unlocked anytime you want. so dont worry about it. it is not like the nexus 1 where, once u did oem unlock, you could not revert back. this time, google even allows us to oem lock. hehehe.
enjoy ur new phone!
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I'm devastated about some t**t stealing my Nexus One but on the other hand I'm so looking forward to getting My Nexus S and gaining root, flashing a few different ROM's but will probably end up with Cyanogen Nighty's + installing some good Root only Apps.
So how do you lock it, by using ADB and fastboot oem lock

I have put the link to download the file in the first post.

NexusCrazy said:
I'm just waiting for my Nexus S to arrive on Tuesday, after having my Nexus One stolen, I'd only just flashed cyanogenMod Nightly #54 and hadn't configured the "find my droid" app so ive had to put it down to experience. Unless anyone can tell me another way of tracking its GPS position?
Now a couple of questions, with it being brand new I dont want to unlock the bootloader and void my warranty on the fist day if I can help it. But will do if its the only way to gain Root.
Does this method work without unlocking the bootloader? I ask as Ive seen that it does on another thread but it says it only workes on 2.3.2?
What version of Android will a UK Orange Nexus S come pre-installed with?
Also with the nexus one it made a difference which screen the phone came with as to wich roms you could flash, that's if my understanding is right. Is this the same with the Nexus S?
One last thing, is buying a Nexus S from Orange UK on contract the same as buying one sim free from google, is it unlocked to all networks, can the bootloader be unlocked the same way, is there any difference at all? (my Nexus One was bought direct from Google).
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared to Root and unlock the bootloader if absalutaly necessary as soon as it arrives on Tuesday
Thanks in advance for any help..
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There is an app called "Plan B" on the market. You can install through your browser. What it does is send an email to the google account registered on your phone with the location coordinates. Then you can also text the number with a keyword to get your location details. If I had known about it earlier I would have done the same for my lost/stolen phone before blocking my sim and changing passwords. I would assume it's probably too late for you too. But, this is FYI.

Followed this guide, worked perfect! Just got a brand new Nexus S (i9020T) and it's rooted on 2.3.4
Thanks for posting this!
Quick question - where can I get a file browser with root permissions? Any free ones on the market by any chance?

question ?
I already asked about this at another thread so i apologize for asking again:
As far as i understand this link:
2.3.4 ( GRI40 to GRJ22) OTA update
is the Radio update to GRJ22. can i safly flush it (only it) if i have:
NsCollab-1.0.21(cyanogenMod-7-Nightly-49) ?
please note signature for any other information...

I wanted a nexus s now, just because you guys get Google talk with video chat.

thanks for the guide, i got my phone to boot in 2.3.4 however it seems mines not rooted? something I forgot?

citricacid said:
thanks for the guide, i got my phone to boot in 2.3.4 however it seems mines not rooted? something I forgot?
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Did you flash the su 2.3.6.1 zip file from CWM recovery?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

the7thson said:
Followed this guide, worked perfect! Just got a brand new Nexus S (i9020T) and it's rooted on 2.3.4
Thanks for posting this!
Quick question - where can I get a file browser with root permissions? Any free ones on the market by any chance?
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Try ghost commander.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

the7thson said:
Followed this guide, worked perfect! Just got a brand new Nexus S (i9020T) and it's rooted on 2.3.4
Thanks for posting this!
Quick question - where can I get a file browser with root permissions? Any free ones on the market by any chance?
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I used an app called Super Manager from the market, it has a root explorer built in. Renamed the install-recovery file, but clockworkmod still doesn't seem to stick permanently. Can anyone tell me which program to use to rename this file so that the recovery doesn't get changed?
Thanks.

zero383 said:
Try ghost commander.
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Thanks for your reply! I just tried Ghost Commander, but the rename doesn't stick for some reason. The filename stays install-recovery.sh. I'm just holding down the filename in ghost commander and then clicking "rename" in the menu and changing the name to install-recovery.sh.bak, but it doesn't save it.. I'm rooted on 2.3.4, any ideas why this might be happening?

Help Newbie with Nexus One

Hi All, I just got my Nexus one off ebay and it appears its not rooted as i do not see the padlock icon and i also cannot run the nexus torch.
What im looking to do is revert back to the stock software and than do all the OTA updates myself.
Can someone help me with this ? Im not looking to root though.
Im running the ATT version of the Nexus one.
Thanks all for your help.

To be root or not
if you do not see the padlock, then you are root!!

hi, yes i know and i do not see the pad lock so i have a unrooted phone. Im trying to find out how i can install the stock software this way i can do the OTA updates myself.
Thanks

If there's no padlock and you're sure it's not rooted... why do you think it's not already stock?

Well its running gingerbread and i wanted to go back to froyo and than OTA the updates myself

If its not rooted, root it! What version you on currently?
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Im on the Nexus one ATT version, running the most recent gingerbread OS.

2.3.6???
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If it is, try root using this... http://apachejava.blogspot.com/2011/06/root-nexus-one-gingerbread-234.html
My dad using my nexus one, so i dunno much... So, is your bootloader unlock, if it is, then go ahead with the link above... Then S-OFF using BlackRose...
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Check this!!
Might help you.
http://answers.unity3d.com/questions/56512/downgrading-google-nexus-one-from-android-gingerbr.html

If you don't see the padlock it means the bootloader is still locked. If you don't have the SuperUser app then you are more than likely NOT rooted. Sounds like a stock phone if you ask me. Why do you want to roll back to Froyo then update? Sounds like you are already where you want to be. It sounds like a case of reaching around your ass to scratch your elbow. Heh. If you try to OTA update it and it says you are up to date, I would suggest leaving it alone or just root it! Good luck!
Sent from A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

zinner526 said:
Well its running gingerbread and i wanted to go back to froyo and than OTA the updates myself
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Why? Is there a problem with what is currently installed? If it's working fine, then I would expect downgrading to a previous version and applying the updates would just get you back to where you are now. I'm not criticizing, just trying to understand what you're looking to achieve
If you mean stock as in "original" that isn't Froyo either. The Nexus One originally came with Eclair (2.1). If you don't have root, I'm not sure if you can downgrade or how safe it would be. I've seen mixed results with downgrading. The only way to do a complete flash would be with an unlocked bootloader or root + custom recovery.
If you don't want to root or unlock the bootloader, why not just do a full wipe and use the version you have on it? You could also root it temporarily to restore to an unrooted Eclair or Froyo, then apply the updates.

Thanks Narbir, I'm going to try this. Does it matter I have AT&T ?

I hope So. I m usng Voda uk. Don't really brother me by that.

Well the phone reboots often for no reason so i thought if i started from the factory installed software and go forward it would help.
How hard is it to root to install enclar and than go forward ? Unless someone has another idea for the reboot issue ?

Install the latest stock ROM in PASSIMG format (complete ROM, all the partitions). No need to go back to Eclair or Froyo.
Prepare for the possibility of it not helping at all, and your phone HW being faulty. If you have ADB set up - you can run "adb bugreport" after the crash, and look for "ARM9 has crashed" line in the log dump that comes. If you'll see them - no amount of ROM switching will help.

Not to sound pedantic, but you seem a little confused (OP). Why don't you start by reading the FAQs regarding rooting and unlocking the bootloader, and understanding the ROM installation processes.
Couple of fundamentals to get you started:
1. The padlock (or absence of) is no indication of whether you are rooted or not. It merely indicates whether your 'bootloader' is unlocked or not, which is a completely separate concept from rooting.
2. Easiest method of seeing whether you are rooted is to see if you have the 'SuperUser' app in your app drawer.
If your objective is to install a stock/default ROM, search for a 'PASSIMG' for the latest available firmware for your device. Search these forums or Google it. The procedure is fairly straightforward and only involves putting the file on your SD card - and will restore your phone to a stock usable state.
If you're interested in custom ROMs, the fastest way to get started is to use SuperOneClick to root (Google, please). Then go to the market and download ROM Manager and just follow the instructions!

[Q] Total Noob Question about the Droid Razr M and Rooting

Ok y'all I'm just going to come out and preface this by saying that I'm a noob when it comes to rooting phones and don't quite understand it. What is rooting exactly? What are the benefits to rooting? Does it void the phone's warranty? And what is the best method for rooting the Droid RAZR M running 4.1.1 Jelly Bean? Is there any way to "un-root" a phone once it's rooted?
Gunner out!

There was is an old website. Ummmm what's it called ummm how you say ummmmmm ..... oh yeah Google.
Rooting makes the phone more fun to play with. Yes it voids the warranty. Yes you can unroot.
Hit up Google. They supposed to be some sort of informational website or something.
And don't take my sarcasm wrong dude. Im just messing with ya. If you decide to root this thing and you need help ima hook you up. I knew squat about android when I found this place and I was led by the hand for a bit. I don't mind giving back!
Sent from my XT907 using xda premium

whodisname said:
There was is an old website. Ummmm what's it called ummm how you say ummmmmm ..... oh yeah Google.
Rooting makes the phone more fun to play with. Yes it voids the warranty. Yes you can unroot.
Hit up Google. They supposed to be some sort of informational website or something.
And don't take my sarcasm wrong dude. Im just messing with ya. If you decide to root this thing and you need help ima hook you up. I knew squat about android when I found this place and I was led by the hand for a bit. I don't mind giving back!
Sent from my XT907 using xda premium
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I'm all ears

I have always used root, as a preface to installing custom recovery and a custom rom. I don't know how new you are so please don't be offended when I say custom recovery and roms give you more options and more freedom to make your phone yours. I also root to remove system apps that aren't used commonly called bloatware that come preinstalled on your device and without root you can not uninstall these. There are apps on the market that require root to gain use or full use like setCPU, root explorer and titanium backup there are others as well. I hope this little bit of information helps you make your decision!

Here's a link to the guide on how to root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1940630
Its really easy. Just download the moto droid razr drivers and install them on your PC. Follow the directions on the screen. Just a couple button presses and presto. The program will let you know that it has successfully gained root. Use root checker from Google play to verify proper root. Should you run into root access issues. Here is a zip that will fix that.
Delete the original su file and superuser apk from the motofail2go folder and replace them with the files located in the root zip and paste them in the motofail2go folder. Rerun the program and it should work then. Good luck.

Quick and easy Rooting a device 4.2.2

I found this thread
[NEXUS 10 TOOLKIT V1.3.0]
I guess, can the version from November 2012 be used for 4.2.2 Android?
As far as I see you only need to install the application, connect it to PC and go through steps as described and it will get rooted.
Can the old version (November) just root the device or you need to change any files in the app from later messages to work it properly with 4.2.2?
And maybe there's another way to quickly root the device?
All I need is a modified Google market, that is all. It needs rooting.
So, how most easily can you root 4.2.2 Nexus 10?

Just download WugFresh's Root Toolkithttp://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/. Its up to date and receives patches frequently.
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Hit thanks if this helped

Ive downloaded wugs toolkit but i wanted to know can i root without unlocking it? I want to stay on stock but i just wanted to root so i can use the six axis controller app. I have experience with rooting and unlocking phones but never did it with a tablet. So can i root withiut unlocking?
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)

abdel12345 said:
Ive downloaded wugs toolkit but i wanted to know can i root without unlocking it? I want to stay on stock but i just wanted to root so i can use the six axis controller app. I have experience with rooting and unlocking phones but never did it with a tablet. So can i root withiut unlocking?
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)
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Yes you do, already told you.

I know i posted this before if yiu read the first post in my thread it said i posted it in another thread but then decided to make my own thread. Sorry for double posting byt thanks
Edit:nevermind just saw your post now thanks lol
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)

Is there anything I should know before having my Kindle Fire HD 7 rooted?

Okay so..last night I rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7 following the root guide I have below and I installed the Google Play store as well following a separate guide listed below as well. I want to install a custom rom of android on my device I'm guessing jelly bean and am going to pay someone to do it for me on Craigs List..Simply because I'm afraid of bricking my device myself and would rather have someone do it who knows what they are doing.
Is there anything I should know or ask before having someone from Craigs List install a custom rom for me?
The root guide I followed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2351201
The Google Play install guide I followed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WGKhSX6oNY

You should learn the fastboot and flashing stuff for yourself, if a guy from Craigslist does it and you run into issues or want to change ROMs.. Well.. Good luck
Just read thoroughly and pay attention and you won't brick. Rooting cannot brick, and as long as you get files from KFHD7 development only you will be fine. Hashcodes thread goes into great detail and provides everything. Just have a ROM ready to flash before flashing custom recovery because stock won't boot.
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Thanks for bringing that up, I did not think about that if I run into problems..Perhaps I shouldn't get a custom rom put onto it. I managed to root it myself last night and get the google play store on it and flash player as well on my own.
I'm just afraid of putting a custom rom on it because I don't want to brick it then have to wait for a cable to be ordered for me to even try unbricking it..I guess I will just be happy with my google play store and flash player!

How much is that guy charging? They have this tool for $20 that installs CM:
Link
Note: I have not tried it! They look to have good reviews and things however.

x10knight said:
How much is that guy charging? They have this tool for $20 that installs CM:
Link
Note: I have not tried it! They look to have good reviews and things however.
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It's not hard at all, man.
If you have a reasonable knowledge about Command Prompt, you'll be fine.
But one thing I would definitely do first is buying a Fastboot cable. Got one from eBay for a couple of bucks.

xxteargodxx said:
Okay so..last night I rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7 following the root guide I have below and I installed the Google Play store as well following a separate guide listed below as well. I want to install a custom rom of android on my device I'm guessing jelly bean and am going to pay someone to do it for me on Craigs List..Simply because I'm afraid of bricking my device myself and would rather have someone do it who knows what they are doing.
Is there anything I should know or ask before having someone from Craigs List install a custom rom for me?
The root guide I followed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2351201
The Google Play install guide I followed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WGKhSX6oNY
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It's not that hard. Follow this tutorial and you should have no problem. I managed to install CM 10.1 on my KFHD7" within an hour(thanks to my slow internet speed) without needing a factory cable.