[Q] New User needs a bit of help

[dogan2010]

Hi guys

i have buyed the nexus s couple weeks ago
im living in the netherlands
i want to update to ICS but i have a problem
i have very important emails & accounts and personal things on my phone
i know that i can make a backup with TB..but it needs root acces ofc.
is there a way to gain root acces without any wipes?
i readed couple guides it starts with unlocking the bootloader and that wipes everything

can someone help me?

 

[Esteway.619]

If u have those files on your SD card u can back them up to your computer before u unlock the boot loader. Now if they're just saved on your email they won't go anywhere. Once u re log into your email account they will still be there. So before u proceed back up everything on your SD card to your computer including pictures if u have pic u don't want to be deleted.

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[dogan2010]

Thanks for ur fast reply mate

but there is a way to gain root acces without unlocking the bootloader
i saw this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415577

i have to upgrade to 2.3.6 im currently on 2.3.4
will the upgrade wipe my phone?

 

[Esteway.619]

Thanks for ur fast reply mate

but there is a way to gain root acces without unlocking the bootloader
i saw this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415577

i have to upgrade to 2.3.6 im currently on 2.3.4
will the upgrade wipe my phone?

Cool. Glad u found a way and happy rooting

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[Harbb]

2.3.6 upgrade won't wipe anything. Root, backup and then unlock bootloader to save the trouble, then fresh install ICS.

 

[silvergt2]

simple

a simple way is to download this program called root unlock, you can download from this page http://www.unlockroot.com/, install it on your pc, it is easy to use ... so the phone can be easily rooted.

 

[dogan2010]

a simple way is to download this program called root unlock, you can download from this page http://www.unlockroot.com/, install it on your pc, it is easy to use ... so the phone can be easily rooted.

i give it a try...
- so i will root the device
- make a backup with TB
- Copy whole SD card to my PC
- unlock bootloader
- Flash ICS Rom ( dont know which one is good )
- Restore SD Card
- Restore Settings and apps with TB

is this a good plan?

 

[dogan2010]

Guys anyone?

 

[nodstuff]

Ya that's fine. Happy flashing!

Oh the gummynex rom is nice, give it a try!

 

[gimiento]

After you unlock boot loader flash a custom recovery, clockworkmod.

As for roms, I've been on cm9 and am very happy with it. Stable smooth and great battery life.

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