Can someone explain generally the process of rooting my nexus s. It is the version with the superamolad display and I tried using the guide in the development section but some of the links are dead
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isinisterx said:
Can someone explain generally the process of rooting my nexus s. It is the version with the superamolad display and I tried using the guide in the development section but some of the links are dead
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0. Have fastboot working and phone drivers installed on your windows computer.
1. Download ClockworkMod Recovery image from the Clockwork thread in the dev section. Save in sdk tools folder.
2. Download SuperUser flashable zip.
3. Put phone in fastboot mode and plug in to computer USB and open command prompt.
3. "fastboot oem unlock"
4. "fastboot flash recovery c:\android-sdk\tools\recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img"
5. go into recovery
6. mount USB storage using ClockworkMod
7. copy SuperUser flashable zip to phone.
8. flash it.
9. Boot. Rooted. Done.
*If you want to keep CWM Recovery continue here:*
10. Use Root Explorer to rename file /etc/install-recovery.sh as /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
11. go into fastboot mode
12. do step 4 above
13. boot phone. done. rooted and CWM is permanently installed.
FILES:
ClockworkMod Recovery:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10892029/recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img
SuperUser zip:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10892029/su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip
Thanks for your reply
Can you explain what you mean by make sure you have fastboot working and the phone drivers?
where can i get these?
Sure I thought you just wanted a general outline.
For fastboot, you need to install Android SDK Tools.
For drivers, put phone in fastboot, then install PDA Net, and connect your phone when prompted.
Aha sorry im really new to this stuff, is there any guide or sticky with all this stuff so i don't have to keep aasking questions about this?
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This is the guide I used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
This was also helpful:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/17/how-to-root-the-samsung-nexus-s/
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thanks and this is completly offtopic but is there anyway to see my purchased paid apps ? just for records on my phone bill
After I installed recovery, I just restored the nandroid 2.3.4 found in the DEV section. It rooted it for me and I didn't have to rename the recovery file.
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Don't forget to mount /system before flashing su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip.
Ok
i'm stuck at one part;
using this guide (because I have a i9020A): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
When I'm going into device manager and selecting update driver software, I can't find this stuff:
13 - Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
14 - Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
I'm using windows 7 ultimate so I think the features are a bit different?
I click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
And then it populates the list, but can't find the things in the guide.
Any help?
The easiest way to install drivers is to install PDA net while phone is plugged in to computer in fastboot mode. It will automatically install the appropriate drivers for you.
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Best instrucktions to root your Nexus S:
http://jaxov.com/2011/02/how-to-root-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-on-nexus-s/
Works on 2.3.4 too!
Best way to keep apps+data before first unlock+root?
First, thanks to everyone helping to give very clear instructions for unlocking bootloader + rooting. Just one small topic that nobody is touching...
I have a fully stock and locked 2.3.4. I want to root my phone BUT I would like to know if there are any suggestions on how to keep, restore, or simply just not lose so much of the data currently on my phone. I have thought of a backup, but that seems to be impossible without rooting, but rooting seems to wipe the data I wish to backup...
Do you just have to bite the bullet the first time you unlock+root and just deal with getting your phone wiped? Or is there a better way that includes some sort of backup and restore?
Thanks
Magguz said:
Best instrucktions to root your Nexus S:
http://jaxov.com/2011/02/how-to-root-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-on-nexus-s/
Works on 2.3.4 too!
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it doenst mention anywhere about the model of the phone
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There are is a way to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader, but if something happens later on...you will probably have to unlock the bootloader to fix it. I have only read of this option and have never actually seen how or done it myself.
So, the best option is to just use FASTBOOT like the others have suggested and unlock the bootloader first. It WILL wipe when you do it, but you only have to do this once! If you would like to back up your phone first you are kinda out of luck. Though, anything important you need can be backed up on your computer first. As far as apps and such...I never really saw losing them as a big problem. It gives you something to do for the next 20 mintues after install. LOL... All your purchased ones will still be paid for you will just need to download and set them up again.
If you get to the point of flashing a ROM after installing fastboot. I still think the best way is to just download one of the Nandroids available in the DEV section. Then once into recovery, just RESTORE the Nandroid. I used the Nandroid(rooted)2.3.4 in that section. It rooted it for me and saved a few steps after flashing RECOVERY on your phone.
So yes, you might as well go ahead with unlocking the Bootloader and wiping your phone. This will only need to be done once, and you will be good to go.
isinisterx said:
Ok
i'm stuck at one part;
using this guide (because I have a i9020A): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
When I'm going into device manager and selecting update driver software, I can't find this stuff:
13 - Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
14 - Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
I'm using windows 7 ultimate so I think the features are a bit different?
I click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
And then it populates the list, but can't find the things in the guide.
Any help?
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This is where im getting stuck. Can someone explain how to do this step?
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ok guys i been trying this for months, heres what happen, So i update to Froyo via Mini Kies, and after that i flash on a ROM but the phone was blocked so i did a Hard Reset. I used Odin to bring it up to life after that i did put the root file on card trie to run the recovery mood style and was an error message like not recognizer something, then i downloaded the Super one click and it stills with the same problem cannot root the phone, I am thinking is something about drivers, i been reading a lot here before posting this.
Thanks for Help!!!
It would help if you posted your phone information
Yeah what phone are you using nowdays most phones have a one click root sw unlike the past.
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Ok it is a SAM. 959, I HAD IT ROOTED BEFORE TJE UPDATE, NOW I CANNOT DO IT. Thanks for your help really appreciated!!!
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You probably have the 3e recovery since updating to Froyo. Try reverting to stock 2.1 and going from there or look for the 3e recovery fix.
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So 2 question : will I lose all info and data cause I don't have BACK up, how do I perform the downgrade?
Thanks!!!
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Yes you will lose all data. I suggest you backup contacts and write down which apps you want to reinstall. Search for one click odin back to stock for your phone.
I have the 959 as well. You can do it with the 2.2.1. It's just tricky. What I did(I'm too lazy to revert):
1. Run in debugging mode
2. run superoneclickroot (even if you are still rooted) it will say fail but the ADB helps I guess.
3. also get 3e_revovery_installer and run it in tandum with superoneclick
4. do CWM but don't select rom
5. in 3e_recovery_installer, let it run the ADB server stuff and once it's done, key in (1) to reboot into recovery mode.
6. once in recovery mode on your phone, install packages. It will probably fail and reboot into recovery again. Re-install packages again and it might fail.
7. Reboot and repeat all steps and it should work after you re-install the packages.
8. ENJOY!!!! (weird I know)
Download Titanium backup from the market to save your apps.
So a lot of people must have gotten this phone, but after searching this forum and google, I still cannot find a guide that is specific to this phone. How can I find a good method that is least likely to brick the phone?
if you manage to brick a nexus s then bravo,
as to rooting any nexus s root guide will help, however personally i suggest using borky's one click for for the nexus s
How to search?
How to read?
How to get through life without every answer handed to you?
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How to search?
How to read?
How to get through life without every answer handed to you?
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How do you get through life being an ass all the time? Or unable to read that I have said I've used search? Now go be an ass to someone local in their face. Oh you can't? I thought so!
shabbypenguin said:
if you manage to brick a nexus s then bravo,
as to rooting any nexus s root guide will help, however personally i suggest using borky's one click for for the nexus s
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Thanks, will give it a try
Thansk again, it worked!
For anyone looking step by step guide:
1. Download the Clockwork 3.0.2.4 file, Clockwork 4.0.1.4 did not work for me (it was able to unlock but would not detect the now unlocked phone)
2. Extract files to C drive or desktop
3. Enable USB Debugging on the phone by going to Settings->Application->Development
4. Run the PDANET installer included in the ZIP
5. Plugin the phone when asked to
6. Once drivers are installed with the phone ON, run the run.bat file included by right clicking and selecting Run As Administrator (If windows 7 or Vista)
7. Follow the prompts
Download from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138755
This thread is just to direct all the noobs into the right direction, related to root and flash new roms in the Inspire 4G.
[*]Rooting and reverting to stock
Due to the retirement of the Hack Kit, rooting methods have been reduced to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500
or if you are skilled in using adb and fastboot commands:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?cat=6
If you are still stuck and want to revert your phone back to out of the box, then use Marsdta's Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396229
or Gene Poole's Tool (that will revert also S-OFF):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208507
[*]Flashing a Custom Rom
To flash a custom rom you need to be rooted and S-OFF (if u used the Hack Kit) or have and unlocked bootloader using HTCDEV tool (wich I don't suggest)
Once u are S-OFF and have CWM or some other custom recovery installed (I personally prefer 4ext) you have to follow these steps (read the dev's thread about particularities. This is just a general guide on how to do it):
Download the custom rom .zip file and put it in your sdcard. Make sure that u check md5sum first just to avoid bootloops.
Reboot phone in recovery. There are many ways to do that, the first can be using Rom Manager (I don't suggest using it for anything else but that) and choosing reboot in recovery option. The second way is to boot in bootloader (press power down and reboot choosing hboot) or just turn phone off and power it up pressing power and volume down. And the last is to use adb commands. Plug the phone as charge only with usb debugging on, open a cmd as admin or terminal as root in your PC and then type adb reboot recovery.
Once in recovery, you need to do a full wipe (wipe data / factory reset and wipe cache + dalvik cache). You can also format some other partitions such as data and system, but the full wipe will work.
When full wipe is finished, go to flash zip from sdcard option, choose zip file and then flash that file.
Reboot the phone once it has finished flashing and wait for the device to fully reboot. The first boot will take a while (probably longer than usual) so don't get scared.
If you flashed a CM based rom, you need to flash google apps separately as well, so find the gapps file corresponding to your rom and flash it in the same manner as above described.
Trouble Shooting
Bootloops: If your phone repeats over and over the bootanimation, don't panic, you are not bricked. Something must have gotten wrong but you can reboot in recovery and re flash the rom as previously described. If bootloop is still there, then try downloading the zip again or choose a diffrent rom.
Factory Reset: If you factory reset the phone and you are not stock, then the phone won't have a rom...you will get stuck in the splash screen (white screen with the green HTC). Just do as described above, get a rom to the sdcard and then flash it. You are not bricked, you are just stuck
Well, this was just to try to point you in the right direction. If you think that I missed something, feel free to tell me and will add it to the OP.....Salud! :good:
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Well done glevitan. On a side note, I finally understood how to use adb. Thanks.
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Well done glevitan. On a side note, I finally understood how to use adb. Thanks.
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Thanks, let's hope that people find it usefull...
To help your thread going however 'slightly' off topic it may be, but since you did mention adb, I finally managed to get apk multi tool and sdk manager installed, and with a slight hiccup getting the adb to recognize my device (I started all of this last night), I believe I have everything I need?
Now I need to learn what I can do with those.
All of this would have taken me half the time if I were 15 again
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Teichopsia said:
To help your thread going however 'slightly' off topic it may be, but since you did mention adb, I finally managed to get apk multi tool and sdk manager installed, and with a slight hiccup getting the adb to recognize my device (I started all of this last night), I believe I have everything I need?
Now I need to learn what I can do with those.
All of this would have taken me half the time if I were 15 again
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hahaha...ummmm you shouldn't have problems. Just install SDK and apk multi tool in the SDK>tools folder or somewhere else. Then from command prompt you should be able to run the commands for the apk multi tool. I use the apktool and I have no problem at all. The main thing is to have adb installed...but there's no need to have the phone plugged to use the apk tool.
In the case of your device, make sure that u have the HTC drivers installed, if you have HTC Sync, you should have them...to try that just plug the phone as charge only, make sure that usb debugging is on and then open a cmd as admin and type adb devices...you should see your HTCserialnumber....
I didn't know I didn't need to have the cell plugged in, nice to know.
I had done all of that and it was working.... IT WAS WORKING , I decided to move a few folders around, something got messed up, tried placing them where they were, still no go, it's not recognizing my device anymore.
Don't worry, I'll figure it out eventually, but the problem is my head is going to start hurting any minute now. I'll be back shortly to ask you something you mentioned and I've read which I simply don't get - well, maybe not as shortly as I would like.
Edit: whenever I run the adb devices command it has to be done withing the folder where the adb.exe is located, right?
2nd edit: found it and it's working.
To run the adb devices command, which means going to that specific folder, would be seperate from using the apk tool? Would have moving the folders around somehow messed up the way apk tool would work? Im not even sure if im asking the right question
3rd edit: when you said to install the apk tool and sdk in the same folder, well, I already installed both of them to the default location.... what do you mean by that? Should I move them if they are not there? And if I may ask why?
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Teichopsia said:
I didn't know I didn't need to have the cell plugged in, nice to know.
I had done all of that and it was working.... IT WAS WORKING , I decided to move a few folders around, something got messed up, tried placing them where they were, still no go, it's not recognizing my device anymore.
Don't worry, I'll figure it out eventually, but the problem is my head is going to start hurting any minute now. I'll be back shortly to ask you something you mentioned and I've read which I simply don't get - well, maybe not as shortly as I would like.
Edit: whenever I run the adb devices command it has to be done withing the folder where the adb.exe is located, right?
2nd edit: found it and it's working.
To run the adb devices command, which means going to that specific folder, would be seperate from using the apk tool? Would have moving the folders around somehow messed up the way apk tool would work? Im not even sure if im asking the right question
3rd edit: when you said to install the apk tool and sdk in the same folder, well, I already installed both of them to the default location.... what do you mean by that? Should I move them if they are not there? And if I may ask why?
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What I did, that doesn't mean that is the correct way.... I installed SDK and in the tools folder I installed the apktool. You don't need to be in that folder to run the adb command...I don't do it that way...I just run the command from where I am...
glevitan said:
What I did, that doesn't mean that is the correct way.... I installed SDK and in the tools folder I installed the apktool. You don't need to be in that folder to run the adb command...I don't do it that way...I just run the command from where I am...
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Right now I feel I'm way over my head. And that includes my choice of using eclipse. I'm not even sure what I can do with all these tools...
My hat off to you guys.
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Teichopsia said:
Right now I feel I'm way over my head. And that includes my choice of using eclipse. I'm not even sure what I can do with all these tools...
My hat off to you guys.
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I don't know either....but it is worth trying....see Adam's tutorials...are awesome. Maybe some day I will learn what to do with all this as well!! lol
glevitan said:
I don't know either....but it is worth trying....see Adam's tutorials...are awesome. Maybe some day I will learn what to do with all this as well!! lol
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I don't believe that was the link you gave me on the other side. Perhaps posting over here will refresh your memory...?
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Back and forth
I don't believe that was the link you gave me on the other side. Perhaps posting over here will refresh your memory...?
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AHH I was talking about Adamsoutler´s tutorial in XDA TV. He explains how to set SDK and develop APKs....it is awesome!..look at the XDA TV thread.
Bump.
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not able to go back to stock
I unlocked my htc inspire and tried to root it. Now i ended up with a ccwm recovery and S on unlocked bootloader .
I tried to go back to stock rom and have tried this guide and other guides also but was unsuccessful . My phone is running gizroot v2 but with taht the wifi mac address is unavailable . So i canniot access wifi .
If i put PD98IMG .zip in the root directory then it does not prompt me to any installation in the bootloader .
Please help
krjkinan said:
I unlocked my htc inspire and tried to root it. Now i ended up with a ccwm recovery and S on unlocked bootloader .
I tried to go back to stock rom and have tried this guide and other guides also but was unsuccessful . My phone is running gizroot v2 but with taht the wifi mac address is unavailable . So i canniot access wifi .
If i put PD98IMG .zip in the root directory then it does not prompt me to any installation in the bootloader .
Please help
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RUUs can not be flashed with an unlocked bootloader. Relock it first, then run the RUU.
Can some one help me. I want to riot my htc inspire 4g
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romanvaldezo said:
Can some one help me. I want to riot my htc inspire 4g
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This post is no longer timely. The tool it refers to has been retired. You can no longer get S-Off, but you can unlock the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515.
hey
hey not being mean but you guys dont actually help ive been on this site looking for a tutorial for weeks and cant find one i need to root my htc inspire plzz help
rty123456 said:
hey not being mean but you guys dont actually help ive been on this site looking for a tutorial for weeks and cant find one i need to root my htc inspire plzz help
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Hey, not being mean, but did you read the post right above yours...? Or anything in the Desire HD forums, which is the same phone and is more populated?
rty123456 said:
hey not being mean but you guys dont actually help ive been on this site looking for a tutorial for weeks and cant find one i need to root my htc inspire plzz help
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Then are not reading the OP. You have all the information neeeded in there...if your first post in here Is to whine, then you have not Read the rules or understand the spirit of xda.
Follow the instructions And You will be fine, if You don't Get them take time To learn. Nobody Is going To do your homework.
I just recently rooted my inspire it took some time reading and a few attempts to get it down. But after my homework and grasping the concept it was fairly easy.
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Hey I have tried everything to unlock the boot loader but i keep getting a error " Waiting for device" I even downloaded everything for AVD and SDK manager and changed USB ports. I was wondering if anyone can help me through skype or aim.
Thanks
looks like you don't have the proper driver for the one S phone
Sorry to barge in like this.
But since you were saying something like this maybe you can help me.
I am using an a Acer TravelMate 3200 windows xp.
What is the driver that I need to preinstall in the computer for me to use for later exploits like flashing,rooting for my xperia arc.
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Sandro8771 said:
Sorry to barge in like this.
But since you were saying something like this maybe you can help me.
I am using an a Acer TravelMate 3200 windows xp.
What is the driver that I need to preinstall in the computer for me to use for later exploits like flashing,rooting for my xperia arc.
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Im on a Mac running Windows 7.
Doughh said:
Hey I have tried everything to unlock the boot loader but i keep getting a error " Waiting for device" I even downloaded everything for AVD and SDK manager and changed USB ports. I was wondering if anyone can help me through skype or aim.
Thanks
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Tried putting your phone in fastboot?
you need to put the phone in fastboot and have these fastboot files downloaded on your computer
http://www.mediafire.com/?50baad8rykng2j0
Have you tried the AIO?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604677
[TOOL] HTC One S All-In-One Toolkit V1.1 [6-11-12] [PERM ROOT][Noob-Proof]
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O0cynix0o said:
Have you tried the AIO?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604677
[TOOL] HTC One S All-In-One Toolkit V1.1 [6-11-12] [PERM ROOT][Noob-Proof]
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Just tried AIO. Finally unlocked the bootloader! Now im confused on what to do lol..
if you have root then all that's left is to boot up into recovery (volume down and power then select recovery from the bootloader) and flash a custom rom .zip file from your sd card. just be sure to follow all the installation steps for your selected rom (i recommened AOKP Jelly Bean, check my signature for the link if you like) and always ALWAYS wipe data/cache before installing a new rom. and happy flashing
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Just tried AIO. Finally unlocked the bootloader! Now im confused on what to do lol..
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First things first you need to boot into recovery (I use Goo Manager for this; Im lazy like that. It will also install the TWRP recovery.) and make a backup of the stock ROM your running now and keep a copy on your PC. Some times the contents of the SD Card can be corrupted. If any thing goes wrong your going to need something to go back to.
Then depending on your needs (AOSP/Sence) location in the world (EU/US) and what kind of One S (S3/S4) you have; you want to pick a ROM that's suits your needs.
I would stay away from Viper for now at least till your more secure with flashing, there are some extra steps like flashing a different boot.img; which can soft brick your phone or worse.
Start with something like Axiom S, for all your Sence needs. Or CodefireX CM10 for AOSP. If you use TWRP for your recovery you won't have to fast boot flash the boot.IMG for the ROM you chose. But again this depends on the ROM you choose to use, some ROMs don't play well with TWRP.
But most of all read. And then read some more. And when you think you know what your doing read a little more. This device seems to be real finicky. What works on one might not work on a another.
Good luck, be safe and welcome to the One S Forums!
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i recently tried to install jellybean but the rom did not work on nexus s, i stupidly removed the only working rom from my 'sd' card and now my phone only boots into a black screen, i have tried to put a known working rom on my phone but every pc i try to connect my phone to says the device has malfunctioned and windows cannot install software. i have tried to use adb but that also cannot find my device. am i looking at getting another nexus with a broken screen and using my working screen to gain a decent phone back or am i missing a vital programme that will fix my utter cockup? thanks in advance
Are you familiar with adb? Because unless you have the right drivers, you phone won't be recognized. Also, usually your computer won't notify you when you're connected and able to use adb, you have to start the interaction through cmd.exe. this being said, try adb again to move a rom or backup into your device.
Also, can you boot into fastboot? If so, is there a warning message or anything?
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FirePoncho86 said:
Are you familiar with adb? Because unless you have the right drivers, you phone won't be recognized. Also, usually your computer won't notify you when you're connected and able to use adb, you have to start the interaction through cmd.exe. this being said, try adb again to move a rom or backup into your device.
Also, can you boot into fastboot? If so, is there a warning message or anything?
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i am only famililar with adb to the point of rooting, i have tried to download the drivers but only can see .dll files in the driver folders no option to install said drivers. i can get into power and vol up if that is fastboot?? the problem been is i installed a rom which was meant for the nexus s and i didnt read all comments and later found out it does not work with the nexus. i now cannot access the sd storage to put a working rom onto it . when i open cmd and type adb shell it says device not found. brains ready to explode right now. any help on adb is greatly appriciated
Fast boot is when you phone is off, you turn it on by pressing volume up+power at the same time. Let me know if there is a warning text in red at the top.
Do you know how to flash factory images? Because you may be able to do that to get a stock os on your phone. It would wipe everything, however. Flashing a factory image doesn't require you to open SD storage. I'd link you to the thread with the tutorial, but I'm on mobile :/ ill post it if i get a chance, i know its floating around in the nexus s android forums
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FirePoncho86 said:
Fast boot is when you phone is off, you turn it on by pressing volume up+power at the same time. Let me know if there is a warning text in red at the top.
Do you know how to flash factory images? Because you may be able to do that to get a stock os on your phone. It would wipe everything, however. Flashing a factory image doesn't require you to open SD storage. I'd link you to the thread with the tutorial, but I'm on mobile :/ ill post it if i get a chance, i know its floating around in the nexus s android forums
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i do not know how to flash factory images, im am very much a noob to rooted phones and playing with software.
i can get into fastboot and at the bottom it says
usb control init
usb control init end
top says fastboot mode
product name herring
hw version rev 11
bootloader version i9020xxka3
baseband version i9020xxkd1
carier info eur
ser 33304eb5103500ec
lock state unlocked
my laptop does not recognise the phone so i dont know how to flash a factory image. this is the cmd sequence i get
adb shell
error device not found
tried mounting sd card and data but no joy
also tried mounting usb storage.
all i get is device has malfunctioned and will not run
tried downloading google usb drivers and samsung drivers all to no avail.
fingers crossed you can tell me something i dont know as i really cant afford to buy a new phone
Well it seems you sdcard isn't dead, which is good! When mine was, fastboot gave me an error.
Now IMO, you should be able to flash a stock recovery image. This will clear everything you have on ur phone, but it should get it back to working condition.
Ill post a tutorial on how to do it tomorrow, that's the soonest i can get on a computer. It is not that hard, and it helps when you're already somewhat familiar with adb. I used to be a noob too, now I'm slightly less noobish!
So as i said, i think i have a solution, ill post how tomorrow, when i have a PC (in on mobile right now).
Cheers, i hope i can fix your phone!
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FirePoncho86 said:
Well it seems you sdcard isn't dead, which is good! When mine was, fastboot gave me an error.
Now IMO, you should be able to flash a stock recovery image. This will clear everything you have on ur phone, but it should get it back to working condition.
Ill post a tutorial on how to do it tomorrow, that's the soonest i can get on a computer. It is not that hard, and it helps when you're already somewhat familiar with adb. I used to be a noob too, now I'm slightly less noobish!
So as i said, i think i have a solution, ill post how tomorrow, when i have a PC (in on mobile right now).
Cheers, i hope i can fix your phone!
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much appriciated and i hope you can too. thank you thank you thanks you
Alright, so this is the guide to install a factory image: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572307
What a factory image will do, is restore your phone completely to a new like state. That being said, you will lose anything you have on the phone (picture, music, etc..). I don't know of any other way to help, so if you're willing to lose everything, but get your phone working, continue reading.
-First, you have to determine what model on Nexus S you have. If you're on AT&T or Rogers, you have an I9020A, and you have to download the "sojua" factory image. If you're on T-mobile, or have the version with an S-LCD display (as opposed to the normal AMOLED), you have to flash the "soju" factory image. If you're not sure what version you have, let me know what carrier you're with.
-Second, download the Factory image corresponding to your phone from the link I posted, as for version, that's up to you, but I recommend 4.1.2 (JB).
-Third, Make sure you have all the right drivers, and the android-sdk installed. You should already have this, since you've use adb before.
-Fourth, follow steps 1,2,3 and 4A in the link I posted above.
Follow these instruction, and if you do not understand them before doing the procedure, just ask a question here! good luck!
FirePoncho86 said:
Alright, so this is the guide to install a factory image: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572307
What a factory image will do, is restore your phone completely to a new like state. That being said, you will lose anything you have on the phone (picture, music, etc..). I don't know of any other way to help, so if you're willing to lose everything, but get your phone working, continue reading.
-First, you have to determine what model on Nexus S you have. If you're on AT&T or Rogers, you have an I9020A, and you have to download the "sojua" factory image. If you're on T-mobile, or have the version with an S-LCD display (as opposed to the normal AMOLED), you have to flash the "soju" factory image. If you're not sure what version you have, let me know what carrier you're with.
-Second, download the Factory image corresponding to your phone from the link I posted, as for version, that's up to you, but I recommend 4.1.2 (JB).
-Third, Make sure you have all the right drivers, and the android-sdk installed. You should already have this, since you've use adb before.
-Fourth, follow steps 1,2,3 and 4A in the link I posted above.
Follow these instruction, and if you do not understand them before doing the procedure, just ask a question here! good luck!
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still adb cannot find device.......... any links for known drivers for nexus s on win 7 64 bit?
You might need to reinstall the android SDK and drivers, there should be a link in the link i sent you to show how to do that.. If adb still doesn't recognise, your main board might be fried
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You might need to reinstall the android SDK and drivers, there should be a link in the link i sent you to show how to do that.. If adb still doesn't recognise, your main board might be fried
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reinsalled sdk tools, still phone not recognised by laptop. gonna try get a cheaper android and flog this one on ebay as someone else might know how to repair it. thank you for your time and help but it appears its all in vain......... damn stupid phone!
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Rodya234 said:
the phone is probably fine if you can get into fast boot.
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What I'm saying! You can get it to boot, but just not into anything..
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FirePoncho86 said:
What I'm saying! You can get it to boot, but just not into anything..
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i wish someone could just see this, pdanet asks me to connect my phone to finnish installing the drivers, problem is the phone is NOT RECOGNISED i know exactly what you are all saying to do but my phone will not connect at all. more than happy to post it to one of you guys on here to fix but like i said ive tried everything and have pulled nearly all my hair out in the process
Samsung repair? I know what you're talking about, it happened to me, I was completely bricked, all I could so was send it to Samsung repair..
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Damn, if only you could get it recognized you'd probably be able to flash custom recovery through fastboot and I guess you'd be able to install from sd without data loss.
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