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[Q]flashing OTA update via Clockwork Recovery?

Ok.. I bought my Nexus S with 2.3.1 installed. I rooted it shortly after deciding I would keep the phone for awhile. According to all the guides I looked through, Clockwork Recovery won't stick unless that one file is renamed..
Well, come to find out, when I tried accepting the OTA update for 2.3.4, I somehow lost stock recovery and have Clockwork still installed. I've been running the stock software, stock kernel, with the bootloader unlocked and superuser installed. I never renamed the file in order to keep my stock recovery, just in case, but somehow still lost it.
I want to update my phone from 2.3.1 to 2.3.4 but I don't want to lose my app data and whatnot so I want to know if it is possible to install the OTA updates via Clockwork.. I managed to find the zip file for the update that will bring my phone from 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 and then the zip file for 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 from Google.
I don't want to flash a ROM, just looking to keep everything mostly stock but with root. I've searched for an answer but must be looking up the wrong terms, as I can't seem to find any info on doing this under the circumstances
Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance!!
Phone: i9020t
Android: 2.3.1
Baseband: I9020XXJK8
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g7f1638a / [email protected] #1
Build: GRH78

hkt03 said:
Ok.. I bought my Nexus S with 2.3.1 installed. I rooted it shortly after deciding I would keep the phone for awhile. According to all the guides I looked through, Clockwork Recovery won't stick unless that one file is renamed..
Well, come to find out, when I tried accepting the OTA update for 2.3.4, I somehow lost stock recovery and have Clockwork still installed. I've been running the stock software, stock kernel, with the bootloader unlocked and superuser installed. I never renamed the file in order to keep my stock recovery, just in case, but somehow still lost it.
I want to update my phone from 2.3.1 to 2.3.4 but I don't want to lose my app data and whatnot so I want to know if it is possible to install the OTA updates via Clockwork.. I managed to find the zip file for the update that will bring my phone from 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 and then the zip file for 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 from Google.
I don't want to flash a ROM, just looking to keep everything mostly stock but with root. I've searched for an answer but must be looking up the wrong terms, as I can't seem to find any info on doing this under the circumstances
Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance!!
Phone: i9020t
Android: 2.3.1
Baseband: I9020XXJK8
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g7f1638a / [email protected] #1
Build: GRH78
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Yes, you can install the OTA with CWM.

Why don't you just install a stock, rooted rom.
It is just the stock rom, rooted and packed in zip ready to be flashed in clockwork rec.
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deeren said:
Why don't you just install a stock, rooted rom.
It is just the stock rom, rooted and packed in zip ready to be flashed in clockwork rec.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
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Don't really feel like setting up my phone again and losing my app data.. I didn't mind too much with my G1, but I've got so much junk on my NS that I don't want to lose. Just want to update like normal..

i guess you have two options update:
1 - you could flash original ota from cwm, but you will lose the root and cwm recovery, then you will need to root again, but to root in 2.3.4, you will need to unlock booloader, and that gonna make you lose everything...
2 - you also could try to flash stock, deodexed and rooted zip, but i really don't know if it gonna work (although i don't see why it wouldn't)...

thiagodark said:
i guess you have two options update:
1 - you could flash original ota from cwm, but you will lose the root and cwm recovery, then you will need to root again, but to root in 2.3.4, you will need to unlock booloader, and that gonna make you lose everything...
2 - you also could try to flash stock, deodexed and rooted zip, but i really don't know if it gonna work (although i don't see why it wouldn't)...
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My bootloader has been unlocked, flashing the ota doesn't lock it back up does it? I always thought I only lost root access, but not lock up the bootloader

hkt03 said:
My bootloader has been unlocked, flashing the ota doesn't lock it back up does it? I always thought I only lost root access, but not lock up the bootloader
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well, if your bootloader is unlocked you don't have any problem at all! =o)
since you said that you rooted in 2.3.1, i thought you followed the guide to make it without unlocking bootloder.
with unlocked bootloader, that's what i would do:
- reboot in recovery (cwm recovery)
- nandroid backup
- wipe cache / dalvik-cache
- flash official zip OTA for your specific model. you can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
- boot and see if everything is okay
after that, you will lose root and cwm recovery! now you have to root just like you had done before (flashing cwm from bootload and applying su file).
hope it can helps!

i9023 2.3.3 to 4.0.3 ?

Hello,
I just recently got my Nexus S and now I want to Update it manually to 4.0.3.
It came with Gingerbread 2.3.3 and now I have some questions about this whole process.
1.Is it possible to directly upgrade from 2.3.3 to 4.0.3?
2. Of course I'm not that lazy and I found the files needed around here, but I still have some questions about it.
I found these files:
Code:
Android 4.0.3/IML74K/XXKI1 Radio/KL1 Bootloader
Official, signed, can flash with ClockworkMod or stock recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
What exactly mean these words in relation to Android: "Recovery, Radio and Bootloader"?
Thank you!

hi!
i have the exact same phone as you (i9023 2.3.3) and used the stickied all official OTA flashable updates. my build number was GRI54. scroll down in that thread and u will see i9023 2.3.3. (GRI54) -> 4.0.3. i flashed this with custom recovery.
also keep in mind that for our lcd version.. there are troubles accessing the ics stock recovery as it wouldnt show up on lcd. only for amoled..
u can follow my guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20900004#post20900004 to gain root and install clockworkmod recovery to solve this

There are two ways for you to upgrade manually. The first is to get the 2.3.3 to 4.0.3 update, and the second is to remove 2.3.3 and install 4.0.3 in its entirety. You won't need an unlocked bootloader or root to do these. Fairly straight forward.
As for the second question, it tells you what partitions are included. That file will replace the current partition. Radio is for the GSM radio (or cdma for 4g) to get your carriers reception, bootloader includes the main booting files and recovery is the recovery menu where you'll be flashing pics from.

I've also bought a Nexus S recently (on 30th december) and it also came with 2.3.3. What I did was to unlock the bootloader and then via fastboot I flashed clockworkmod 5. Then I flashed via CWM the 4.0.3 update. AFAIK you can do the update without custom recovery but on i9023 the stock recovery doesn't show up.

That's right blackdeath, but it only doesn't show up once you've flashed 4.0.3. So you can see it fine while you're currently on the 2.x.x bootloader.

What's the difference between these 2 files (ICS stock): ZD3PyN0t.zip & VQ8PQk_V.zip ?

Bls440 said:
What's the difference between these 2 files (ICS stock): ZD3PyN0t.zip & VQ8PQk_V.zip ?
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Z...zip is the full ROM package whilst VQ...zip is the OTA for 2.3.6.

Uni7 said:
Z...zip is the full ROM package whilst VQ...zip is the OTA for 2.3.6.
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Thanks! But what would be the difference exactly?

If properly applied: in the end = nothing, both will give u 4.0.3
One (full rom) just is applicable from everywhere and does a full clean install (i.e removes everything than puts 4.0.3 in place)
The second (V..) is the update from 2.3.6, meaning ONLY applicable from 2.3.6 and just updates the OS. (basicly modifies the existing OS)
Basicly the V... is what you'd expect to get over the air.
but only apply it from 2.3.6! (you'll need to apply the incremental updates to 2.3.6 first)

Greenthy said:
If properly applied: in the end = nothing, both will give u 4.0.3
One (full rom) just is applicable from everywhere and does a full clean install (i.e removes everything than puts 4.0.3 in place)
The second (V..) is the update from 2.3.6, meaning ONLY applicable from 2.3.6 and just updates the OS. (basicly modifies the existing OS)
Basicly the V... is what you'd expect to get over the air.
but only apply it from 2.3.6! (you'll need to apply the incremental updates to 2.3.6 first)
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Thank you very much!

Allright, thank you for the replies, I feel much safer now!
(It really annoys me that I didn't knew that Radio can mean Carrier-Information/Software)
I knew that the recovery in 4.0.3 does not SEEM to work because actually just the LCD backlight does not turn on so if you use a flashlight in the right angle you should be able to see the recovery menu.
(Couldn't confirm yet but read it quite a lot.)
Well I guess ICS + Clockwork it is then. Wish me luck.
EDIT: Well this was easier than expected, actuallly easier than flashing a PSP. Im already on ICS now I just need to follow the root/recovery guide by cspader. Thank you.

[Q] 4.0.4 OTA: Failed to verify whole-file signature

Hi All,
Ive got a non-branded Nexus S, running on Official Stock 4.0.3.
I just got the OTA for 4.0.4 a few days ago but so far i have not been able to install it. My phone downloaded the OTA then I tried flashing the OTA update with stock recovery, but it says "failed to verify whole-file signature".
Tried installing the OTA update with CWM, but it gives me status 7 error.
When i hit restart and let it install on its own, it gets stuck on android guy. and after pressing vol up+power, it gives me the same error: "failed to verify whole-file signature".
I have stock recovery, stock official rom, locked bootloader and rooted.
Can someone please let me know how to install this?

any ideas?....

alireza_simkesh said:
any ideas?....
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Try deleting the update and wait for OTA again, sounds like a bad download
Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S

Nexus S - Baseband
Hi,
I am having similar problems with my Nexus S. Here is the info:
Model:Nexus S I9020A
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband: NO DGSXXKI1
Kernel: 3.0.8-g6656123 [email protected] #1 Thu Feb 2 16:56:02 PST 2012
Build: IMM76D
Product name:HEARING
HW VERSION: REV 16
BOOTLOADER VERSION: I9020XXKL1
BASEBAND VERSION: I9020XXKI1
CARRIER INFO: ATT
SERIALNUMBER: 37335082822D00EC
LOCK STATE: UNLOCKED
Problem 1: The baseband on Settings is different from the one on the recovery menu and I think this is making me lose signal (which is my major problem), isn't the baseband supposed to be I9020AUCKJ1.
Problem 2: I tired installing the Incremental Update IMM76D from GRK39F to try to fix the baseband using the stock recovery (ie. Volume Up Power On, then Power Volume Up for blue menu and selecting recovery, then selecting the file named update.zip which I downloaded, renamed and placed in the root folder) I got the file from "randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/nexus-s/i9020a/" and I get the e: signature verification failed error
Please help me, I'm new at this but I cant figure this out!
Thanks

DarkhShadow said:
Try deleting the update and wait for OTA again, sounds like a bad download
Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S
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I tested this but it didn't help.
any other ideas....?

alireza_simkesh said:
I tested this but it didn't help.
any other ideas....?
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No idea then, sorry :/
Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S

You most likely modified the stock rom in some way. Like removing amazon mp3 store apk etc.
Since you're rooted you can download and flash a rooted stock rom. You could download the official factory images and manually flash them with fastboot. That would require you to unlock the bootloader though.

renattosoldi said:
Hi,
I am having similar problems with my Nexus S. Here is the info:
Model:Nexus S I9020A
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband: NO DGSXXKI1
Kernel: 3.0.8-g6656123 [email protected] #1 Thu Feb 2 16:56:02 PST 2012
Build: IMM76D
Product name:HEARING
HW VERSION: REV 16
BOOTLOADER VERSION: I9020XXKL1
BASEBAND VERSION: I9020XXKI1
CARRIER INFO: ATT
SERIALNUMBER: 37335082822D00EC
LOCK STATE: UNLOCKED
Problem 1: The baseband on Settings is different from the one on the recovery menu and I think this is making me lose signal (which is my major problem), isn't the baseband supposed to be I9020AUCKJ1.
Problem 2: I tired installing the Incremental Update IMM76D from GRK39F to try to fix the baseband using the stock recovery (ie. Volume Up Power On, then Power Volume Up for blue menu and selecting recovery, then selecting the file named update.zip which I downloaded, renamed and placed in the root folder) I got the file from "randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/nexus-s/i9020a/" and I get the e: signature verification failed error
Please help me, I'm new at this but I cant figure this out!
Thanks
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incremental updates only work when you have the right update for the right ROM. Since you are already on 4.0.4 you can't really the patch to"fix" things. I've not recently checked the status of the ota's but check to see if there is a full ROM version, you should be able to apply that. alternatively, you can apply a zip with the correct modern either through adb out cwn.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

albundy2010 said:
You most likely modified the stock rom in some way. Like removing amazon mp3 store apk etc.
Since you're rooted you can download and flash a rooted stock rom. You could download the official factory images and manually flash them with fastboot. That would require you to unlock the bootloader though.
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the only thing that i rem i changed about this stock rom is that i rooted it, but you might be right.
can you plz give me the link for downloading the official factory images? (or extracting them from RUU?)

[Q] Can't install update from AT&T

Hi -
I'm trying to install the latest update from AT&T. I had previously tried rooting after going back to the default rom, and still have ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.6 installed. When I download the update and reboot the phone, I get taken to this bootloader instead of giving me the option to install the update. When the phone finishes rebooting, the following message is displayed: "The software could not be updated at this time" My brother said I have to flash, but I'm not sure I know exactly what he meant. (is that just for the bootloader?)
Thanks in advance
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket (I727)
Default ROM
Android 2.3.5
Baseband version: I727UCKJ2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.11
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UCKJ2

Yes you do need to flash.
how to Odin and stock firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348
And not to slam the OP but go to Sammobile to get the exact uckj2 Rom which is 100 percent stock
Read carefully and you'll be fine. I was new at flashes toi
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium

Dracarnion said:
Hi -
I'm trying to install the latest update from AT&T. I had previously tried rooting after going back to the default rom, and still have ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.6 installed. When I download the update and reboot the phone, I get taken to this bootloader instead of giving me the option to install the update. When the phone finishes rebooting, the following message is displayed: "The software could not be updated at this time" My brother said I have to flash, but I'm not sure I know exactly what he meant. (is that just for the bootloader?)
Thanks in advance
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket (I727)
Default ROM
Android 2.3.5
Baseband version: I727UCKJ2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.11
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UCKJ2
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Pretty sure you need to be on the stock 3e recovery and not Clockwork

Thanks!

So I need to use Odin to return my phone to stock to fix this?

Yes
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA

[Q] Rooting problem

Hi. I've just updated my phone, S2 into 4.1.2 version. Before that I have my root but after the update, it's gone. I have been searching thru the internet on how to root my specific model but I cant find it because of the difference in baseband. I got the Malaysian baseband version.
Here's my phone's information:
Model number: GT-I9100G
Android version : 4.1.2
Baseband version: I9100GDXLS2
Is there a root for this baseband version ? If got please do help me with it. I need to root my phone

mwck said:
Hi. I've just updated my phone, S2 into 4.1.2 version. Before that I have my root but after the update, it's gone. I have been searching thru the internet on how to root my specific model but I cant find it because of the difference in baseband. I got the Malaysian baseband version.
Here's my phone's information:
Model number: GT-I9100G
Android version : 4.1.2
Baseband version: I9100GDXLS2
Is there a root for this baseband version ? If got please do help me with it. I need to root my phone
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Try to flash a another stock rom : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
And then root that ROM

Would flashing another ROM erase my stuffs in the phone ? Or does it just change the baseband version

mwck said:
Would flashing another ROM erase my stuffs in the phone ? Or does it just change the baseband version
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Make a backup and try things out. Rooting will not delete your stuff, flashing another rom will.
Try the normal S2 way or rooting, and it should work. There are no specifics in rooting based on baseband, if that was the case, you would have 500 forums in XDA for just one device, all about rooting.
Try it out and make a backup.

shadowcore said:
Make a backup and try things out. Rooting will not delete your stuff, flashing another rom will.
Try the normal S2 way or rooting, and it should work. There are no specifics in rooting based on baseband, if that was the case, you would have 500 forums in XDA for just one device, all about rooting.
Try it out and make a backup.
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Ah I see. Okay if thats the case, I've already boot it into a recovery mode before. But only option i found there is "reboot system, update from external card, update from ABD, wipe data, wipe cache, and update from cache". That's all. I couldnt find my root file like previously when I rooted my 2.1 android S2
Owhyeah, do i have to enable usb debugging for flashing the stock rom and root ?