How to install Android 4.0.4 on the Samsung Nexus S

Thursday, 29 March 2012

How to install Android 4.0.4 on the Samsung Nexus S

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Now that Android 4.0.4 for the Nexus S (i9023, i9020-T) is out, you may be wondering how to get your device up and running with the latest version of Android. Allow us to help. If you’re running stock 4.0.3 or any ROM with Clockwork Mod Recovery, the process to update your device couldn’t be easier.

For those of you with Clockwork Mod Recovery flashed, all you have to do is:

Download the flashable ROM from this XDA threadPlace on the root of your SDcard (plug your device into your computer, mount as USB storage and drag the flashable ROM onto your Nexus S, not in any folders)Reboot your device into recoveryWipe data/factory resetInstall .zip from SDcardChoose .zip from SDcardFlash the ROM you put on your Nexus SEnjoy!

If you’re using the stock build of 4.0.3, the steps to flash the update file are just as easy:

Grab the update file from GooglePlace on the root of your SDcardPower off your Nexus S, then once it’s off, hold volume up and power to boot into the bootloaderNavigate with the volume buttons to recovery, and use the power button to select itYou should see a warning triangle shortly after that, from there, hold down the power button and press volume upSelect apply update from /sdcard and choose the update fileReboot your Nexus S with the menu option providedEnjoy!

Of course, using either method to update your Nexus S is your decision. Only you are responsible for what happens to your device. For any additional help, or more information on the update process, you can use the comments or visit the XDA threads for either the rooted ROM or update file.

I’ve been playing around with the rooted but totally stock ROM and so far, and I love it. Everything is very fast and super smooth. No problems yet.

And don’t forget, those of you who don’t want to get their hands messy, this update will be hitting your device before you know it. So just hold on tight.

Dustin Earley: Tech enthusiast; avid gamer; all around jolly guy. Tagged#Android 4.0.4#Hacks#how-to#mods#ota#root#samsnung nexus s#Updates 18 Comments Join the discussion!Sort by DateRating

82Galen20K 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down -7

can you change the title of this article to “How to install Android 4.0.4 on the HTC Sensation.”?

75jonathan3579 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +1

I wasn’t going to say anything… but… what?!

82Galen20K 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down -3

you HEARD me!! lol

77CJ LaFleur 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down -4

I’m gonna mess around with this and see if i can change it so it works onf my transformer prime. Hopefully no one beats me to it.

40kest009 7 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +4

Running stock 4.0.3 on i9020t and i get a error status 7 and aborts install…not rooted and no mods at all

Nexus311Guest 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0

A lot of us are. I’m beginning to wonder if this is meant for the 9023.

joshGuest 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0

Its weird,a friend of mine at work got the ota last night.He showed me at work this morning and he has tmobile and we both updated manually to 4.0.3 in december with same file.Smh

joshGuest 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +1

yep ive been getting error 7 also, its very annoying.Nobody seems to have figured out what the problem is as of yet.

8Donnieace 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0

I had to root mine and then use CWM recovery to flash the update. Couldn’t get it to install without it.

75jonathan3579 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +1

I’ve been following this on XDA. People are getting the update to stick by downgrading to 2.3.6 and then upgrading back to 4.0.3 and then this update loads up just fine.

62Taylor 4 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0

Do you have a link to that thread?

75jonathan3579 3 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24143601

I posted it on a different topic.

31uzunoff 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down -4

I thought Samsung Nexus S did not have an SD card slot?

Maybe we should revise the directions above?

8Donnieace 6 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +1

It doesn’t have an SD card slot. The USB storage acts like one. You would place the update there.

SIddharthGuest 4 hours ago Thumb upThumb down 0

I am unable to update..i manually updated to 4.0.3 and i had no ussues..this time..i see the warning triangle for a short while and then it disappers…

DexterGuest 3 hours ago Thumb upThumb down +1

Can not update from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 on my Nexus S i9023 :( Did anyone figure out what is the reason ?

When I selected recovery option from bootloader, it simply did not go to the update from SD card menu. I can only see a black screen for a minute and the phone reboots after that..