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Can this thread either get updated or unstickied? CM7.1 isn't even listed here. I found no 2.3.7 based ROM listed here. Title is very misleading.
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I agree. This post has been really useful, but it's very dated. I'm sure plenty of people would be willing to work on it.
Okay, this is gonna sound really stupid, but I just replaced my rooted HTC Desire(on MIUI) with a Nexus S.
However, I am having trouble finding what version of the nexus s I have. In the phone options it says I9023XXKF1, but in the bootloader I get: I9020XXKA3, and baseband I9020XXKF1, what version should I be looking at?
Furthermore, I have updated this phone to 2.3.6, which rooting methods can I use?
Thanks in advance, and apologies for the stupid questions, but I did search but was unsuccesful at finding answers.
Vincent.
However, I am having trouble finding what version of the nexus s I have. In the phone options it says I9023XXKF1, but in the bootloader I get: I9020XXKA3, and baseband I9020XXKF1, what version should I be looking at?
Furthermore, I have updated this phone to 2.3.6, which rooting methods can I use?
Thanks in advance, and apologies for the stupid questions, but I did search but was unsuccesful at finding answers.
Vincent.
Hello Vincent, since i noticed you are from Netherlands, theres a big chance you have the LCD version of the Nexus S, you can always check by taking off the battery and looking at a "sticker" that shows information on your phone, if you arent sure you can always call your carrier and ask them what model they gave you.
Here's a rooting guide for the S-LCD Nexus S:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
Considering you know how to backup and flash roms.
After your root you can get MIUI for your Phone:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1181050
Or
Cyanogen MOD7:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1297566
Or
The Ice Cream Sandwich Port:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1313337
As for your kernel i recommend Franco Kernel for daily use and battery life.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1305360
Or
For stable overclocking and speed. Matr1x Kernel is a great choice.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1100448
This are just my recommendations. Happy Flashing and have fun with your NS!
Edit: Whoops,sorry! no wonder i failed my Geo and History exams this term. Sorry, i would of felt insulted if someone got mixed up with my nationality like that!
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Thanks, for the help, but actually I am from The Netherlands (same flag but sideways 
)
I have the S-LCD version, forgot to mention that, and behind the battery cover it says I9023, so that's clear aswell
Will be rooting mine tomorrow, can't wait, stock android really doesn't give me enough options
)I have the S-LCD version, forgot to mention that, and behind the battery cover it says I9023, so that's clear aswell
Will be rooting mine tomorrow, can't wait, stock android really doesn't give me enough options
France?
Really? Look at my flag, this is french one.
He is from Holland.
Edit: faster than me ^^
once unlock bootloader
drivers intalled.
the following tuto will give you latest CWM recovery and Root.
for 2.3.6 root, you can use this
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8833181/root nexus GRK39F.rar
1/ Put at the root of the SD card the file called: signed_GRK39F_root.zip
2/ Install PDA net and the fastboot drivers of your device
3/ Reboot terminal in fastboot mode (Power+ volume up)
4/ Once the phone is recognized , launch a cmd command :
cd c:\ the location of the fastboot folder
(ex: cd: C:\Users\Igor\Desktop\root nexus GRK39F\3 fastboot)
Tape :
fastboot devices
If you got a serial n° of device, go ahead
TAPE:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
In fastboot, select recovery, after this "install from zip" and select the zip file "signed_GRK39F_root.zip"
(volume up and down to move, power to select)
flash
reboot
You are rooted
Really? Look at my flag, this is french one.
He is from Holland.
Edit: faster than me ^^
once unlock bootloader
drivers intalled.
the following tuto will give you latest CWM recovery and Root.
for 2.3.6 root, you can use this
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8833181/root nexus GRK39F.rar
1/ Put at the root of the SD card the file called: signed_GRK39F_root.zip
2/ Install PDA net and the fastboot drivers of your device
3/ Reboot terminal in fastboot mode (Power+ volume up)
4/ Once the phone is recognized , launch a cmd command :
cd c:\ the location of the fastboot folder
(ex: cd: C:\Users\Igor\Desktop\root nexus GRK39F\3 fastboot)
Tape :
fastboot devices
If you got a serial n° of device, go ahead
TAPE:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
In fastboot, select recovery, after this "install from zip" and select the zip file "signed_GRK39F_root.zip"
(volume up and down to move, power to select)
flash
reboot
You are rooted
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France?
Really? Look at my flag, this is french one.
He is from Holland.
Edit: faster than me ^^
once unlock bootloader
drivers intalled.
the following tuto will give you latest CWM recovery and Root.
for 2.3.6 root, you can use this
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8833181/root nexus GRK39F.rar
1/ Put at the root of the SD card the file called: signed_GRK39F_root.zip
2/ Install PDA net and the fastboot drivers of your device
3/ Reboot terminal in fastboot mode (Power+ volume up)
4/ Once the phone is recognized , launch a cmd command :
cd c:\ the location of the fastboot folder
(ex: cd: C:\Users\Igor\Desktop\root nexus GRK39F\3 fastboot)
Tape :
fastboot devices
If you got a serial n° of device, go ahead
TAPE:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
In fastboot, select recovery, after this "install from zip" and select the zip file "signed_GRK39F_root.zip"
(volume up and down to move, power to select)
flash
reboot
You are rooted
Worked like a charm. Thanks a lot.
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38This thread is made with the Nexus S (GSM) in mind. If you have a CDMA Nexus S head to the other thread.
ROMs are in the 2nd post.
Kernels are in the 4th post.
Changelog is in the 5th post
*Devs of Roms if you would like different screenshots or description of your ROM shoot me a pm.
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Rooting Guides
1-CLICK-ROOT (Windows)
AllGamer's Complete Rooting Guide
Jonathon Grigg's Rooting Guide
W0lv3r1n3's Great Windows Rooting Guide
Rooting via ADB for Win7&Vista
The Unlockr's How to Root the Nexus S
Rooting on Ubuntu
Koush's Rooting Guide
kenvan19's Rooting on a Mac20MOST OF THESE ROMS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEXUS S 4G YET, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLASH.
ROMS
4.0 [ICS ROMs]
Screen shots and short descriptions are coming
CyanogenMod 9 Alpha 12
By Koush
AOSP ICS Build v3
By kwiboo
NexuSBeam HD
By Coentje44
(ICS) -Android 4.0
By eugene373
Ultimate ICS v0.1
By iceandfire
Super ICS
By htcclay
Nexus MV
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Brainmaster’s tweaked ICS v6
By brainmaster
2.3.4 ROMs
reddv1's Stock Deodexed with KD1 Radio
Stock build that has been deodexed, zipaligned and contains the latest radio.
du5t3r's Stock Deodexed ZipAligned
This stock ROM is completely zipaligned and deodexed. Also has a memory tweak in the re-compiled stock kernel in order to improve battery life. Claims by du5ter is and I quote "FASTEST STOCK ROM YOU'LL FIND"
Blandroid
A AOSP build of 2.3.4 with very few additions added. Its purpose is to be completely stable and used for as a base for other ROMs (such as infin1ty).
"Blandroid is an Android ROM that was created to be as stable as possible while still providing some useful features not found in AOSP"
Oxygen
Built straight from AOSP, this is a minimalistic ROM with a few extra features like Adhoc wifi network support, ddvanced power menu, status bar power widget, and a few more.
infin1ty
While built of AOSP this ROM has more then meets the eye. Lots of additions such as notification control toggles, universal volume controls, SIP calling over 3G, and reboot options in power menu just to name a few.
ZuluZulu
This ROM is based off of 2.3.4 AOSP with some tweaks such as transparent status bar and battery percentage.
MIUI
A very unique ROM made by the Chinese. Its running the latest software (2.3.4) and includes a bunch of features not found in other ROMs such as the unique notification toggles, 2 button screen capture, revamped menu system and more. This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew.
SuperAOSP
SuperAOSP is built completely from scratch and has a plethora of features/additions. It has many features from CyanogenMod 7 along with extras such as SupSetup in which it lets you customize every aspect of the ROM.
Amethyst Nexus
A stock experience with additions such as notification power control, Voodoo sound and a better widget picker.
OpenSoju
Is a AOSP ROM with Netarchys kernel and Zeam launcher out of the box with many other tweaks.
ZuluGen
Based on the latest CM7 Nightly Source with additional stuff such as Netarchy kernel, more recent Google apps and themed sections such as transparent status bar, battery percentage and more.
CyanogenMod 7 Nightly Builds
Exactly as the title says. Nightly builds are normally released everyday and they include the latest commits from Team Douche. While not all can be considered "stable" this is XDA and we love to flash stuff This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew.
NSCollab
This rom is based on a customized CyanogenMod 7 installation featuring Netarchy's latest kernel w/ BLN Support, Supercurio's Voodoo Sound/Color, Stock GB Launcher, and latest GAPPS. Its a mix between CM7 and stock.
ZeROXs
AOSP ROM with extras such as being zipaligned, deodexed, Netarchy kernel and a theme.
iceandfire
Built on a nightly version of CM7 This has tons of extra goodies such as the MIUI camera, a different theme, and various performance tweaks and optimizations.
SuperCM7
Based on a CM7 Nightly, this comes bundled with a theme and some other tweaks
Nexus S Mode
Built from AOSP, this is deodexed, zipaligned and comes with other goodies such as different animations, theme, bootanimation, and Netarchys 1.3.4 CFS Kernel + more.
rAv
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2.3.3 ROMs
CyanogenMod 7.0.3 (Stable)
The infamous CyanogenMod ROMs go way back to the G1 days. Without a doubt the most widespread ROM across all devices. Its built straight from AOSP with a numerous amount of customization, tweaks and extras with a insane amount of options found everywhere you look. This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew.
NexusSense
The first and only Sense ROM for the Nexus S. It has come a long way but is not quite ready for daily use since many key features are yet to work such as mobile data, camera, bluetooth, etc. However its nice to try out to see what direction the ROM is heading to.
MoDaCo Custom ROM
Based off 2.3.3 this includes Paul's custom Modaco kernel, optimizations and EXT4 performance tweak. This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew. This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew.
Axura
A heavily modified and themed ROM based of 2.3.3. It is deodexed and includes things such as Netarchys kernel + CM7 additions
GingerS
A stock ROM thats been modified to be as stable and fast as possible. Comes with Netarchy kernel and some tweaks from Supercurio
Master's Stock 2.3.3 - Deodexed - Four Flavors
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Honeycomb 3.0 SDK port
*Warning this is not recommended for new people new to custom roms and what not. It's a proof of concept so take that into account of you decide to try it*
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Netarchy - Have nearly every addition you could think of. Extremely popular and constantly updated.
Ogdobber's ☆Jame Bond☆ Kernel -Another popular kernel with many different flavors available for use
Trinity 1.44GHz/1.2GHz V2- A OCd kernel with things such as TUN and CIFS.
Trinity UV V2 -While it retains stock speeds, the big difference is this is Undervolted in order to save even more battery life.
Morfic's Honity12 and Honity14 -Morfics kernel are known for their speed and stability. Include the regular features plus a little more right out of the box.
Matr1x -As of now this kernel is based off AOSP code with additions such as Voodoo, BLN, Smartass governor, and support for the Proton Voltage App. Supports CM7, Stock ROMs, and all other ROMs.5New Addition Coming Soon
I removed ROM Updates section for two reasons. First, with all the ROMs available and the little time I have on my hands (newborn baby, job, and college) it has gotten nearly impossible to catch up and since I don't want it to have something that is always outdated I decided to remove it. Second, all the ROMs have changelogs in their threads, so why go through all the work to duplicate it? Its just a click away3
Hello Vincent, since i noticed you are from Netherlands, theres a big chance you have the LCD version of the Nexus S, you can always check by taking off the battery and looking at a "sticker" that shows information on your phone, if you arent sure you can always call your carrier and ask them what model they gave you.
Here's a rooting guide for the S-LCD Nexus S:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
Considering you know how to backup and flash roms.
After your root you can get MIUI for your Phone:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1181050
Or
Cyanogen MOD7:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1297566
Or
The Ice Cream Sandwich Port:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1313337
As for your kernel i recommend Franco Kernel for daily use and battery life.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1305360
Or
For stable overclocking and speed. Matr1x Kernel is a great choice.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1100448
This are just my recommendations. Happy Flashing and have fun with your NS!
Edit: Whoops,sorry! no wonder i failed my Geo and History exams this term. Sorry, i would of felt insulted if someone got mixed up with my nationality like that!
