Originally Posted by Vincentdh

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.

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://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1007782

Considering you know how to backup and flash roms.

After your root you can get MIUI for your Phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1181050

Or

Cyanogen MOD7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1297566

Or

The Ice Cream Sandwich Port:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1313337


As for your kernel i recommend Franco Kernel for daily use and battery life.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1305360

Or

For stable overclocking and speed. Matr1x Kernel is a great choice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....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!

Thanks, for the help, but actually I am from The Netherlands (same flag but sideways :P)

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...s%20GRK39F.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

Finally rooted, thanks to both of you

Originally Posted by fabulous69

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...s%20GRK39F.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.

Yeah.... thanks

Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

Started working on this guide to get it updated. There is a lot that needs to be added/removed/modified. Stay tuned.

I believe I got all the ICS ROMs. Let me know if I missed any.

Originally Posted by Vandam500

I believe I got all the ICS ROMs. Let me know if I missed any.

Nah....you got all.. love this thread.. dont let it die

Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

Is there a link to the Nexus Sense ROM? I would definitely love to check that out if it still exists. Otherwise shouldn't it be removed?