I have a nexus S and need help rooting it. Ive tried using search but iam always missing one piece of information like Build number or android version or model number. So i come to everyone on the board for help.
I have Nexus S i 9020t, android version 2.3.3, baseband i9020xxkb3, build number gri54. I will be using a mac to do the rooting. What information do i need from my phone to root it? Is there a guide out there with my specs?
thx for the help everyone!!!
So you are now rooted? If you still haven't done it, I remember there's a thread in the development section explaining the steps for rooting under Mac.
Edit: this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970237
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Hello Everybody,
I bought My Nexus S before 5 months and i have kept in Original. All Software update are done By Air.. ( as in Wifi or 3g). Now I wanna try Different things on my phone and i am unable to find the Easy Appropriate guide to ROOT my phone Can somebody explain, it would be of great help.
My Phone Specs are as follows:
Model Number : Nexus S
Android Version : 2.3.4
Baseband Version : I9020XXKD1
Build Number: GRJ22
Please Help me.
Thanks
tariq199 said:
Hello Everybody,
I bought My Nexus S before 5 months and i have kept in Original. All Software update are done By Air.. ( as in Wifi or 3g). Now I wanna try Different things on my phone and i am unable to find the Easy Appropriate guide to ROOT my phone Can somebody explain, it would be of great help.
My Phone Specs are as follows:
Model Number : Nexus S
Android Version : 2.3.4
Baseband Version : I9020XXKD1
Build Number: GRJ22
Please Help me.
Thanks
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http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/17/how-to-root-the-samsung-nexus-s/
tariq199 said:
Hello Everybody,
I bought My Nexus S before 5 months and i have kept in Original. All Software update are done By Air.. ( as in Wifi or 3g). Now I wanna try Different things on my phone and i am unable to find the Easy Appropriate guide to ROOT my phone Can somebody explain, it would be of great help.
My Phone Specs are as follows:
Model Number : Nexus S
Android Version : 2.3.4
Baseband Version : I9020XXKD1
Build Number: GRJ22
Please Help me.
Thanks
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when i got my phone it was on 2.3.4 and i followd this guide
http://jaxov.com/2011/02/how-to-root-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-on-nexus-s/
Thank you for your Reply.. But the guides is all about 2.3.3, I am just afraid that ill brick my phone if i mess up something.
So can i just ignore the 2.3.3 part..and just think tht its the guide for 2.3.4?
I followed this guide:
[GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9023 and i9020A)
tariq199 said:
Thank you for your Reply.. But the guides is all about 2.3.3, I am just afraid that ill brick my phone if i mess up something.
So can i just ignore the 2.3.3 part..and just think tht its the guide for 2.3.4?
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The root process for the nexus s is universal. It doesn't matter what version you're running on. What matters is your phone model.
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tariq199 said:
Thank you for your Reply.. But the guides is all about 2.3.3, I am just afraid that ill brick my phone if i mess up something.
So can i just ignore the 2.3.3 part..and just think tht its the guide for 2.3.4?
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Yes when I rooted my phone it allso had 2.3.4
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I used your guide and got stuck at step 6.
nixguy said:
when i got my phone it was on 2.3.4 and i followd this guide
I used your Guide and got stuck at step 6
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I would first like to start by saying i have searched everywhere on the forums for several hours trying to find my answer with no luck. so if the answer is indeed out there please point me in its direction.
I currently have a clean ESN on my non-active SPH-D710 Sprint Galaxy S2, rooted, and romed with build number "RUJELUS22 The Blu Kuban GB27 2.0.0.5" Software version"GB27" Android Version 4.1.2, Kernal version 3.0.74+
I am currently using my active SPH-M820-BST, Android Version 2.3.6, Kernel Version 2.6.35.7, GINGERBREAD.FF19 Build number. Hardware Ver.M820.07. through Boost Mobile. (Samsung Prevail)
A friend of mine romed, and rooted the GS2 for me, but is no longer around to help, or teach me how to finish the project, i am very new at this, but know my way around the PC, Ive tried the very first step (or so i assume) to retrieve the GS2 MSL through Terminal Emulator // Connect Bot with "getprop ril.MSL", the command runs, but doesnt show the needed info. ive been trying to find a way to Flash this Boost over to this Sprint phone for weeks. I'm asking as well as apologizing if this has already been solved. I desperately need help with this. Please, and Thank You for your time.
Cool, thanks everyone, now i know why i dont use this website
You still need help
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Hi there!
I have been looking for a way to upgrade my girlfriend's phone to android 4.0 or higher.
However, I always end up with manuals/instructions with broken or missing links to valuable resources such as necessary files needed for the endeavor.
Here's what I found about the phone:
Model number GT-I9000
Firmware version 2.1-update1
Baseband version I9000XXJM1
Kernel version 2.6.29 [email protected] #2
Build number ECLAIR.XWJM7
I have no idea whether the phone is rooted or what. I don't know how to root.
Can someone point me out to the right instruction webpage or provide me with correct instructions?
Your help will be well appreciated.
Thanks!
Seems like nobody can help me..
I guess the device is waay too outdated for any updates then :\
hello. I need the exact instructions that actually work to root my galaxy s5 5.0. the root methods on forums never work and I know exactly how to root the phone. but no one gives all the information on exactly how to do it. this is a replacement phone. I had the last version of Android rooted but the instructions on rooting that didn't work also and I had to use an app. I see where people have said you need Android bootloader but bootloader doesn't work through Odin. So can't actually put a custom recovery like TWRP on the phone using Odin. Is there another method that people aren't telling us that actually work or is there an app that can root. Had to use towelroot on my last phone because the rooting method never works. And I have been flashing ROMs for years on multiple phones so i know what needs to be downloaded. Just method can't work for everyone ununfortunately. If anyone has any information on how I can root my phone now that I'm on Android 5.0 would be much appreciated. Or if it's impossible to root the phone now that I'm on Android 5.0. If anyone can tell me that I would appreciate that too. Thnx
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hello. I need the exact instructions that actually work to root my galaxy s5 5.0. the root methods on forums never work and I know exactly how to root the phone. but no one gives all the information on exactly how to do it. this is a replacement phone. I had the last version of Android rooted but the instructions on rooting that didn't work also and I had to use an app. I see where people have said you need Android bootloader but bootloader doesn't work through Odin. So can't actually put a custom recovery like TWRP on the phone using Odin. Is there another method that people aren't telling us that actually work or is there an app that can root. Had to use towelroot on my last phone because the rooting method never works. And I have been flashing ROMs for years on multiple phones so i know what needs to be downloaded. Just method can't work for everyone ununfortunately. If anyone has any information on how I can root my phone now that I'm on Android 5.0 would be much appreciated. Or if it's impossible to root the phone now that I'm on Android 5.0. If anyone can tell me that I would appreciate that too. Thnx
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Welcome to XDA Developers.
First, please register as a user, here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/register.php
After you have registered, you can go to the following thread, which is root instructions for your Galaxy S5 (Sprint version) > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737724
If you have any questions, post them on that thread and one of our experts will assist you.
Good luck.
Hi, hopefully someone far more intelligent than me will be able to help ???
A friend of mine suggested I 'root' my nvidia shield tablet--- he sent me the guide to do so...and I followed the instructions.
All was fine, running very smooth, "root-checker" stated that i had a "rooted" device......everything was good in the world !!
Then I went out from my wi-fi and realised my tablet was no longer picking up my 4G sim
After looking into it....my IMEI number has gone/been deleted.
I've searched and searched but cant seem to find an answer on how to fix this.
Would someone please have an answer for this ?
Not sure what details you would need, but these are what I have --
Model Number : SHIELD Tablet
Android Version : 7.0
Baseband Version : Unknown
Kernel Version : 3.10.96+
Build Number : NRD90M
Shield Tablet Software Version : 5.1
As you can probably gather I am a bit of newb to all of this.........I was elated when I'd "rooted" it...but now I wish I hadn't !! I doubt I'll be 'pretending' to be a techie ever again !!
Any help appreciated guys.....thankyou very much
Scottywhu
How did you root? Most people flash TWRP recovery and SuperSU... That's what I have done (though at the moment I'm stock). Never had a problem losing IMEI through any of this. Curious to know what you did that might have caused a problem.
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