[Q] Manual OTA considered ROM flashing? - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
my main question is that installing OTA updates manually is considered flashing?
Also, i want to double-checked if the version i updated is appropriate for my i9020
Information of my current i9020 are:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9020XXKB1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-g1d030a7 ([email protected] #1)
Build Number: GRI40
Is this right? Any NS(i9020) users please verify...
Thanks people.

Its a form of flashing yes,but not the form that is used in this forum...any flashing referred to in this forum is usually done by a recovery image which has been installed on the phone by the user...as to what the latter part of your post means ....i am not sure.

Yes its the latest. Kb3 is a newer radio you dingy have. Mainly for euros but works better
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Okay good to hear that
Cause I'm worry that it will affect my battery life after flashing.
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Is GRI40 the right build for 2.3.3?

Is GRI40 the right build for 2.3.3?
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Seems to be on my one, i use the stock image update (was GRI40) and the Netarchy kernel at the moment,
I have seen posts with the radio apk/updates in that state a radio version of GRI40 and GRI54 though, so that does leave me a little confised also.
In particular i reference this post by PaulOBrian:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=975105
I guess the radio or particular system apk/app can be at a later revision than the root firmware though, i do not know how to tell what version i have of the radio install on my 2.3.3 (if you let me know how i will find out for you).
Cheers
jamiemac1977 said:
Seems to be on my one, i use the stock image update (was GRI40) and the Netarchy kernel at the moment,
I have seen posts with the radio apk/updates in that state a radio version of GRI40 and GRI54 though, so that does leave me a little confised also.
In particular i reference this post by PaulOBrian:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=975105
I guess the radio or particular system apk/app can be at a later revision than the root firmware though, i do not know how to tell what version i have of the radio install on my 2.3.3 (if you let me know how i will find out for you).
Cheers
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GRI54 is the euro slcd ROM. GRI40 is the current OTA for SAMOLED devices.
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Difference between GRH78C, GRI54, GRI40 ?

AFAIR mine was GRH78C........ Now after flashing many roms (Currently on NS_Collab 1.0.12) its GRI40.
Whats teh difference ?
suhas_sm said:
afair mine was grh78c........ Now after flashing many roms (currently on ns_collab 1.0.12) its gri40.
Whats teh difference ?
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grh78c = stock version 2.3.2
gri40 = stock version 2.3.3
gri54 = stock version 2.3.3 (europpean version with lcd)
It's the baseband version of your phone
Rafael Cadina said:
gri54 = stock version 2.3.3 (europpean version with lcd)
It's the baseband version of your phone
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I have an European SLCD Nexus S and I have:
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9023XXXKB1
Build number: GRI40
And I have no updates available.
DoomFragger said:
I have an European SLCD Nexus S and I have:
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9023XXXKB1
Build number: GRI40
And I have no updates available.
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No problem about that.
You can update your radio to GRI54 using links in the development forum.
Just flash the .zip file
Aaah okay. Thanks for the information
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Rafael Cadina said:
No problem about that.
You can update your radio to GRI54 using links in the development forum.
Just flash the .zip file
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or flash the radios via fastboot (.img).. either one would work
Fastboot, was required only while rooting. From there on, cwm recovery ftw!
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Rafael Cadina said:
No problem about that.
You can update your radio to GRI54 using links in the development forum.
Just flash the .zip file
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you don't flash radio without doing md5sum first ...

[Q] Need help!

i am completely new to inspire and now totally confused .. lol
i am new to htc and flashing radios. So i dont know how to check or upgrade a radio
i got this phone from another user here and it has kernel version 2.6.32.35 -cynogenmod -g0825ccb [email protected] #1
so is there any better version then this kernel.
i was planning to install ultimateDroid rom . its says LorDMod version is advised, is this kernel [KERNEL][20 APR]LorDMod V4.1 better then the one i have?
and how do i check what radio version i have ?
i have flashed roms though so i guess i am good for that part.
thanks!
I'm running ultimate Droid with that kernel and it is fantastic. Great battery and very fast. I have never flashed a radio so I can't be much help there. I've always uses the stock radio and had no issues. You can check your radio version in settings>about phone> baseband version.
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pside15 said:
I'm running ultimate Droid with that kernel and it is fantastic. Great battery and very fast. I have never flashed a radio so I can't be much help there. I've always uses the stock radio and had no issues. You can check your radio version in settings>about phone> baseband version.
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thanks !
and yea radio flashing seem to be the hard part for new users and you can brick your phone too , so trying to understand when and what bricks the phone . since i dint root it myself , i am having trouble in understanding how this radio flashing thingy works.

[Q] How do I root a NEW stock Charge running 2.3.6

Cannot find clear answers on just ROOTing of a new Samsung Charge running 2.3.6
Hardware: 1510.06
Model: SCH-I50
Firmware: 2.3.6
Baseband: i510.06 V.EP4, SCH-I510.EP4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-EP4
Build: SCH-I510.EP4
New from box. Only connected to a Google account at start-up, but no sync or apps installed yet.
Also... Any news on good ICS roms? (Not themes)
Look in Development there are great easy tutorials.
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BonedaddyBruce said:
Cannot find clear answers on just ROOTing of a new Samsung Charge running 2.3.6
Hardware: 1510.06
Model: SCH-I50
Firmware: 2.3.6
Baseband: i510.06 V.EP4, SCH-I510.EP4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-EP4
Build: SCH-I510.EP4
New from box. Only connected to a Google account at start-up, but no sync or apps installed yet.
Also... Any news on good ICS roms? (Not themes)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434738
How To Root Stock Droid Charge EP4D
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Droid Charge Insufficient Space On Device
I rooted a Droid Charge for my boss using the altered beast method, and now no matter what I do. When I try to download from the market, it tells me there is insufficient space on the device. When there is plenty of room on the sd card, and internal. Can someone please help me, I've tried a reset, and clearing the cache, and download history in the market. Any help someone could offer would be much appreciated.
rogermhoffmanjr said:
I rooted a Droid Charge for my boss using the altered beast method, and now no matter what I do. When I try to download from the market, it tells me there is insufficient space on the device. When there is plenty of room on the sd card, and internal. Can someone please help me, I've tried a reset, and clearing the cache, and download history in the market. Any help someone could offer would be much appreciated.
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I would suggest flashing a rom much newer than the one you are on. Perhaps 12/11 infinity or tweakstock 1.1, they are both built off the newest gingerbread build for the charge.
Thanks... Will try tomorrow.
BonedaddyBruce said:
Cannot find clear answers on just ROOTing of a new Samsung Charge running 2.3.6
Hardware: 1510.06
Model: SCH-I50
Firmware: 2.3.6
Baseband: i510.06 V.EP4, SCH-I510.EP4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-EP4
Build: SCH-I510.EP4
New from box. Only connected to a Google account at start-up, but no sync or apps installed yet.
Also... Any news on good ICS roms? (Not themes)
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Any luck on this. I have the same. All I keep seeing is for the EP4D
If you received a new or CLN phone from Verizon with EP4 (firmware 2.3.6) or you accepted the OTA update, then you are in fact running EP4D.
The EP4D name is used on the forums to differentiate from a previously leaked (now obsolete) EP4 build known as EP4P; therefore, posts referring to EP4D are the most current and relevant.
For instructions on rooting and more, XDA member trparky has a simple and informative resource known as the The One-Stop-Shop Droid Charge Knowledge Base.
I think flashing odin all in one ep4d rom is your best option for Root, custom recovery (thanks imnuts) and a relatively stock feel. Everytime I bricked my phone I reflashed this rom and im good to go. Bricked phone? Maybe just a thing of the pass now. Thanks.devs
rogermhoffmanjr said:
I rooted a Droid Charge for my boss using the altered beast method, and now no matter what I do. When I try to download from the market, it tells me there is insufficient space on the device. When there is plenty of room on the sd card, and internal. Can someone please help me, I've tried a reset, and clearing the cache, and download history in the market. Any help someone could offer would be much appreciated.
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SD-Read Only bug. Newer GB release can fix that.

Question about FXZ before flashing

Quick question,
I am currently running SCv6 on my phone and it is running well. Haven't really had any issues but when updating from SCv5.2 to SCv6 I went into a bootloop and had to FXZ back to 2.3.5. I didn't OTA and just rooted, installed Bootstrap and installed SCv6. My question is should I have done the OTA before flashing? I know we cannot flash kernels on our phone, but I am wondering if I am on the latest kernel and baseband or not (info below). Thanks for the help.
Baseband version: 2011-09-21 09:42 Off.Bid LUD_EDISON_R107_PATCH_27_110921_0913
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-g98a0a06 [email protected] #1
Yes, IMO you should have flashed the ota update for 2.3.6 first. Seeing as how all our roms are 2.3.6 based. There was a lot of good stuff in that update.
Looks as though our kernel is the same but my baseband version is different.
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Thanks, it never crossed my mind before, then it dawned on me. I don't think I have ever had the new baseband with a custom ROM. I was rooting 2.3.5 and then flash ROM's (used to having an unlocked bootloader). I just FXZ'ed back and OTA'ed and rooted then restored a NANDROID of SCv6 and everything is up to date.
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