yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G General] foghorn67:
I'm sorry. But the OP was anything but a troll post. He merely stated that custom ROM's aren't for him.

I was also shocked on all the stuff that doesn't work in most of the popular ROMs. However I just jumped over to the EVO from using a Droid 1, and I got used to the usual "everything works" in every update.

As of right now, no ROM's in EVO land interest me with the exception of CM7 when it includes the built from scratch 4g.

Some of the fanboys have really thin skin.

And I don't believe for one the devs have skin this thin. The OP actually praised the devs for their efforts.

Your parental type of behavior correction is more condescending to the community than anything else.

Re-read the OP.
[EVO 4G General] jstalford:
That wasn't a fanboy, that was a dev.
[EVO 4G General] foghorn67:
I know that.

But look at this point of view:

-Dude posted an opinion. Well articulated, and not ranting. Praised the community.

-Fanboys rail him for upsetting the delicate nature of the ROM community.

-Another post to point this out. Fanboys derail him too.

-Called out for troll posting by a user.

-Called out for troll posting by a DEV.

What sinks in as being weird here?

Do you guys honestly think anybody here (devs, users, regular posters, lurkers)can take any type of criticism of creative input?

No. Not at all.
[EVO 4G General] huludical:
I used my slingbox app yesterday to watch hockey and was really missing 4g. Now find myself going back and forth between 4g and non 4g roms...
[EVO 4G General] timtlm:
I have to disagree with the well articulated part. The title of his thread says 4G in ROMs is a deal breaker, but goes on to say NOT having 4G in roms is a deal breaker.
[EVO 4G General] Phillysphinest1:
Funny how there is unmatched wealth of knowledge on these boards posted by near geniuses but a simple post, expressing a singular thought can be misinterpreted by the masses. Foghorn67 thank you for

correctly

reading the thought i was trying to convey. Unfortunately those who have commented, their minds are set. Its ok though like i said before I love these boards.:cool:

...And Myn, by the way dude. I use ur ****. I put other ROM's that i might want to try up against yours!! I said in the beginning that i wish i had the time, patience & know-how to create something like yours. Dont get it twisted dude. I am appreciative of your hard work, dedication & pure knowledge of the subject. I'm just merely opinionated!!!
[EVO 4G General] TommyNgo215:
I agree. I love the blazing fast speed of 4G n if a rom doeant have that or a camera im sorry but I have to pass up on it. I tried almost every single roms posted on xda n found koni elite series is the best rom. Fast smooth bloatware free battery long lasting 4g heavily nodded n themed. I love it.
[EVO 4G General] DomSim:
why cant we have a "no thanks" button for ridiculous threads like this?
[EVO 4G General] wrapkgb:
OP, did you really not see these replies coming? Really? I can assure you people have carefully read your post. Rant or complaint, same thing buddy. So are you saying Cyanogen and his team of knowledgeable devs should not have released cm for the evo until they had wimax coded? Please. Do yourself a favor, if you see a rom that doesn't have 4g working don't flash it. Just a thought. :)

Oh and please don't take this the wrong way. It was just a rant. ;)
[EVO 4G General] fixxxer2008:
an opinion is NEVER useless.
[EVO 4G General] ncfastls1:
To be honest, I kinda could care less about 4G. It's nice when you are stationary and actually in an area that gets good reception, but other than that it's spotty as ****. My entire area (Cary/Raleigh) has 4G and I can't drive anywhere for more than 5 minutes without it dropping the signal. If you are indoors, good luck getting a signal. Also, it takes a good minute at least for it to start up and shut down. I just don't want to bother with that. It also drains the **** out of your battery.

As for AOSP roms that don't have it, I would use them as my daily driver except for all the other bugs they have. GPS not working, other things I can't remember, oh and I love Sense widgets.

I just want 4G that you can leave on all the time without worrying about constantly dropping the signal, waiting for minutes to turn it on, actually works indoors, and not having your battery get sucked dry. I'm sorry to say but unless Sprint fixes all those issues I'll probably have to migrate to Verizon/T-Mobile when my contract is up. And who knows if/when Sprint will roll out another beast Android phone. The Evo was in a class of it's own when it came out, but here we are next year with every carrier having a phone that is better than the Evo.
[EVO 4G General] bkrodgers:
I disagree. But that's just my opinion...
[EVO 4G General] pulser_g2:
I think this one has run its course. If you are not satisifed with available roms, don't come complaining or whinging. Make a new ROM yourself and contribute.
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
Full Rom link

http://android.clients.google.com/p...2cf141e6a.signed-soju-ota-102588.f182cf14.zip (89.9 MB)

Link for GRH78C

http://android.clients.google.com/p...9e.signed-soju-GRI40-from-GRH78C.98f3836c.zip

Link for GRH78 only

http://android.clients.google.com/p...2bf.signed-soju-GRI40-from-GRH78.e0b546c4.zip

As posted here by Matrik: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11616226&postcount=389

I figured I'd get this unburied for everyone interested (which is likely a lot of folks).

If you're stock and unrooted - download this and place it on the root of the SD card - named update.zip. Boot into recovery. Hold Pwr and then Vol up and then choose to apply update.zip.
[Nexus S General] jaker.the.skater:
just got it on mine too.

does anyone know if this build is still rootable in the same method of 2.3.2? just curious
[Nexus S General] moon-unit:
WOW - didn't think I'd see this so soon - thanks for digging it out man.

Guess I'll be the guinea pig
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
If your bootloader is unlocked then rooting is as easy as flashing CWM and flashing the SU binary.

If the bootloader is locked then the changelog indicates that you will not longer be able to use fastboot boot to load CWM and root that way.

With that said, I applied a lot of updates on my Nexus One without losing root and kept the boot loader locked the whole time. You'll need to pay attention, but you should be able to do the following.

Download the SU binary zip and place that on the SD card.

The OTA will not overwrite CWM until it actually boots. So, after you apply the OTA boot directly into recovery and apply the SU zip. This will give you root. (Just pay attention and hold vol up when it goes to reboot)

When you subsequently load up android CWM will be overwritten. At this point you can use the flash_image binary to manually flash CWM to recovery (or potentially ROM Manager).
[Nexus S General] jaker.the.skater:
ok my bootloader is unlocked. so basically i just do like before where you rename the install recovery.sh file so that cwm sticks? if so then cool beans.
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
Yes sir. 10 chars
[Nexus S General] jaker.the.skater:
very cool.
[Nexus S General] EvoYas:
Can i dowload this on a stock Ns
[Nexus S General] moon-unit:
doesnt work for me - failed at file_getprop("/system/build.prop"

this update seems to be for build GRH78 - GRI40 ie 2.3.1 to 2.3.3

Im on 2.3.2 .......

any idea's???
[Nexus S General] jaker.the.skater:
same here..... hmmm
[Nexus S General] hutzdani:
So what your saying is we can ( Possibly ) install 2.3.3 via the link with rooted devices with an unlocked bootloader ( if the 2.3.3 does not lock bootloader / root ) and then just re install superuser e.c.t and were away ?
[Nexus S General] turbodroid:
Same here, update fails. I am on 2.3.2 and Stock non-rooted.
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
Yes - if you're unlocked then you'll only need to remove the isntall-recovery.sh and reflash CWM/su and you're golden.

It's a bit trickier for users who rooted without unlocking the boot loader and do not want to unlock at this point.

Looks like this is for GRH78, NOT GRH78C- we'll have to wait for that package still.
[Nexus S General] SupaDupaFly24:
Update is for build number GRH78 only :-(
[Nexus S General] zadnica:
Wow!

Thx)
[Nexus S General] Phantom1275:
Yeah, that is, only for 2.3.1 until now.

We'll have to wait for the GRH78C (2.3.2) build update.
[Nexus S General] jaker.the.skater:
this really pisses me off. i was on 2.3.2 and i got the ota but when i tried to install it from cwm it didn't work. so then when i saw this one i gave up on the one i had and now its gone. turns out i should've just did a logcat and got the one for 2.3.2.:mad::mad:

oh well it'll be up soon
[Nexus S General] robstunner:
Sweet. I was trying to get to stock ROM and i was on 2.3.1 :)

2.3.3 Flashed just perfectly :)
[Nexus S General] Carne_Asada_Fries:
I did a nandroid backup to 2.3.1 and then installed the update and it worked fine.
[Nexus S General] Udaw:
Please, Could you make step by step guide, how to apply update from that link on stock, nonroot device. Thanks.
[Nexus S General] fighter_foo:
Yes, i did.
[Nexus S General] benrees21:
Name the file to update and put it on the root of the SD card and then boot into Recovery and when the traiangle comes up press Volume up and power and then select install update from sd card and then select update.zip and bang its done. The whites on the screen do have a slight yellow tinge to them now but my GPS is spot on and no other problems. Anyone know why the network icon stay's on when your connected to WiFi now?

EDIT: Network Icon (G, 3G etc..) has disappeared now. Weird.
[Nexus S General] fighter_foo:
okay, manage to get it updated.

While at the exclamation screen, press vol up and power and wait. Another screen will appear, select update and choose file update.zip ... :o
[Nexus S General] fighter_foo:
Yes, seems like its a little yellowish now. But i dun think i would have notice if its not mentioned.

Thanks again.

Time to hit my bed to get some rest ... ZZZzzz ... :D
[Nexus S General] benrees21:
Thanks for my first Thanks lol.
[Nexus S General] itrustme:
i am currently running 2.3.2 .everyone saying the update causes a yellow tint to the nexus s' display, since i purchased my nexus its had a yellow tint when displaying whites which was my main complaint with the phone.
[Nexus S General] diegoveloper:
Guys, I'm getting this message using ClockWork recovery:

Verifiying current system ...

assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/framework/framework-res.apk",..

I tried disabling toggle signature verification also toggle script asserts, but same results. :o
[Nexus S General] vapor311:
done this repeatedly same message error 7 its on sd card main root. renamed update.zip hold volume up and power boot into recovery choose apply update from sd card select update.zip it starts and then gives error 7.
[Nexus S General] benrees21:
Make sure your downloading the correct update. There is one for GRH78 and one for GRH78C. Also try downloading it on your PC/MAC and send it to root of SD card via USB. If you still have problems then it's a bit out of my league. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Sent from my Nexus S using stock Android 2.3.2 and XDA App.
[Nexus S General] diegoveloper:
:( anybody can help me?
[Nexus S General] gasparzim:
I am not sure if this is the same problem I had, but I couldn´t update using a non-stock kernel.
[Nexus S General] stennett:
If I manually update will I loose my Custom Kernel or will I need to revert back to stock before update.

Basically want to know how the custom Kernel will effect the update.
[Nexus S General] benrees21:
The custom kernal could be your problem, try Stock.

Sent from my Nexus S using stock Android 2.3.3 and XDA App.
[Nexus S General] pkx:
Had problems with the previous link, this one worked great, successfully updated, thanks!!
[Nexus S General] dskyers:
I flashed full rom link was that the wrong one? Phone scrreen is just black and keys are lit?
[Nexus S General] dskyers:
O wait shes back yessss thank you androjesus
[Nexus S General] EvoYas:
Can someone please give me a link to upgrade my Stock Nexus S from 2.3.1 to 2.3.2, so i can upgrade ti to 2.3.3.

my system build number is GRH78

EDIT: Never mind, it upgraded straight from 2.3.1 to 2.3.3. xD
[Nexus S General] d.chatten:
It's a bug with 2.3.3 and it plays havoc with network connections, please could anyone with this bug report it in the thread linked below on the google mobile forum.

Nexus S, WiFi/3G issue after updating to Android 2.3.3 / I9020XXKB1 / GRI40

Thanks!
[Nexus S General] nicholasbgr:
Did you modify your framework-res.apk to mod your battery icon or something like that? This step is failing for you because the update process is checking the integrity of some system files. I already posted in this thread a link with instructions to solve this issue but I'll detail it again here:

1 - Do a nandroid backup to be safe

2 - If you are on 2.3.1, download the stock nandroid backup from this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=884093

If you are on 2.3.2 download this one instead:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=965686

3 - extract the files, go inside the folder containing the .img files. You will need only the boot.img, system.img and nandroid.md5 files. Delete everything else.

4 - open the nandroid.md5 file with a text editor and delete the lines referring to the .img you just deleted.

5 - now copy the folder to your phone (/clockworkmod/backup)

6 - boot into clockworkmod and restore to the nandroid you edited.

7 - boot into Android to check if everything is ok

8 - go into fastboot mode and enter recovery. You will be presented to the stock recovery( triangle with ! exclamation mark. DONT FREAK OUT). Press power + volume up and the menu will show up. Apply the update.zip.

This should work, at least it worked for me and many others.

I hope I did not forget any steps lol. I made a big post but it is really a very short procedure, it won't take more than 5 min to complete.
[Nexus S General] diegoveloper:
Yes I modified framework-res.apk to mod the battery icon, I'm downloading the files now... I supposed that I'll lose my apps, right?
[Nexus S General] diegoveloper:
I didn't lose anything, well .. only root! but now I'm on 2.3.3. Thanks so much!
[Nexus S General] nicholasbgr:
You didn't lose your data cause you didn't flash the data.img. To get root back just follow the tutorials on the dev area. I recommend not using methods such as superboot or you might get in trouble again when there is a new update. Just flash clockwormod and apply the superuser update.zip.

Edit: here is a good tutorial, you dont need to follow the steps to unlock the bootloader as I asume you are already unlocked.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=895545
[Nexus S General] CB620:
Fastest And Safest Way To Get 2.3.3 And Stay Rooted

if you have clockwork mod use this as a restore and you will have a rooted 2.3.3 its the easiest way to do it.

http://www.mediafire.com/?c1ww7zb837uycbk

just unzip and put the backup folder in your clockworkmod recovery folder boot into recovery and restore 2.3.3 takes 2 minutes and you will boot up with a rooted 2.3.3
[Nexus S General] benrees21:
Does it wipe everything that way?

Sent from my Nexus S using stock Android 2.3.3 and XDA App.
[Nexus S General] Paparasee:
I am and was on an unrooted stock 2.3.2

I then got the file from the post in this topic, renamed it to update.zip and installed it manually.

Update was successful :)

The problem I now have is that every time I reboot, I get that screen that I used for the update ... the screen that one gets when one presses power and Vol up. Anyway to get a normal reboot?

Thanks
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
Remove update.zip from the SD card.
[Nexus S General] Paparasee:
Hey krohnjw ... thanks, that helped :)

I almost thought I messed up something!
[Nexus S General] CB620:
I got my ota but didn't update. It keeps popping up. When I do the update will it lock my bootloader up and will I lose root? Also if it doesn't lock my bootloader. Whats the easiest way to root with no computer. Thanks
[Nexus S General] tishfire:
Would really like to know that why is there another thread that says the full update is 80+mb but this file from post 1 is only 20+mb? Is there stuff ripped out? Sorry noob here.

EDITED: Nmind, i got the answer from here
[Nexus S General] johnkim0011:
That was easy. First time installing through recovery mode :D
[Nexus S General] DJTaurus:
.....i dont know if i did anything wrong but i installed the 20mb update from the link below when i was on 2.3.3

http://www.androidcentral.com/how-manually-update-your-nexus-s-android-233

My status now is....

2.3.3

Kernel:2.6.35.7-g1d030a7

Build Number:GRI40

In the first post of this topic there is a download link of full rom with about 90mb.....should i install this now?
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
No. The 90 MB link is the full ROM. The 20 MB update you applied was an incremental update from your current build. Both accomplish exactly the same thing. No need to apply the full update now.
[Nexus S General] kenvan19:
edit: Nevermind, found my answer.
[Nexus S General] DaX05:
So guys, to clear things up a bit, these are the instructions in which I must follow to manually update my NS:

So these are the instructions that I found to update manually our Nexus S..

1) I have build GRH78C (Which i downloaded)

2) Rename it to update.zip. This isn't needed for the Nexus S bootloader, but it makes things easy.

3) Copy it over to the internal storage on your Nexus S.

4) Power off, then hold volume up and power to reboot to the bootloader.

5) Using the volume key to navigate, select recovery, then use the power button to confirm When you see the warning triangle and arrow, hold the power button and tap volume up. You'll see a menu.

6) From the menu, select "apply update from /sdcard", and choose update.zip from the list.

7) Let it do its thing and update your system, radio, and other partitions. When finished, choose "reboot system now"

8) Enjoy

Now the only thing I've ever done to my phone was just root it. So the bootloader is unlocked. Do I follow these steps or am I missing something? Will it flawlessly update having the NS rooted?

Guys let me know, thanks!
[Nexus S General] DJTaurus:
After the update gingerbread launcher keeps freezing sometimes in the main homescreens.....
[Nexus S General] [hfm]:
I've seen it do this to me too. I removed fb/twitter widgets and thought I fixed it but it came back. I haven't been able to pin down any root cause yet.
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
Wow, you typed this all on your phone? Kudos...

If you are running stock recovery this will work fine. You'll have to root again once you've flashed the update. If the bootloader is unlocked this is fairly trivial.
[Nexus S General] stennett:
Still havent recieved the OTA !

Running 2.3.2, kernel:Netarchy 1.2.5 cfs.

Can I update this way, or will the kernel stop me?

cheers in advance.
[Nexus S General] DaX05:
I'm running 2.3.2 with everything stock. Bootloader is unlocked, build GRH78C.

I just don't want to get an error while doing it manually.
[Nexus S General] DaX05:
So I just tried to update my Nexus S manually. I followed the steps (Very accurate by the way) and while it was installing it, it says "UPDATE ABORTED"

So I rebooted the phone and got on here to see what I could dig up.

I have the right file as my build number is GRH78C. Only thing is that I have an unlocked Bootloader. Could this be the issue?

Any ideas?
[Nexus S General] distortedloop:
Have you done anything to the /system partition like maybe forced a different version of the Market, or a themed gMail app or the like? If you've changed ANY file, including the kernel/boot.img that the update script wants to patch, the installation will abort. It usually gives a message about some assert failing; did you get any other language on the abort screen?
[Nexus S General] DaX05:
I've changed nothing at all. :-( The only thing I ever changed on my NS was just unlock the bootloader using superboot to root the phone. Everything else is stock.

Language was english on the abort screen.

I'm going to do this again tomorrow morning at work.

It probably says the reason for aborting & I overlooked it. Will see on 2nd attempt.
[Nexus S General] DaX05:
I tried updating it manually again and this is what I get on my screen:

"Finding update package...

Openinig update package...

Verifying update package...

Installing update...

Verifying current system...

assert failed: apply_patch_check ("MTD:boot: and a whole bunch of numbers are here)

E:Error in .tmp/sideload/package.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted."

Any ideas why it's not installing?
[Nexus S General] distortedloop:
See what I bolded in your quote? I believe that's your problem.

Like I said previously: If you've changed ANY file, including the kernel/boot.img that the update script wants to patch, the installation will abort.

Superboot replaces your boot.img file with its own. The script in the OTA checks it and sees that it's been modded, so it can't proceed with the patches it needs to do to bring you to 2.3.3, so it aborts. It's for your own protection, so that the patches don't corrupt you.

Several options for you at this point:

1-Get a 2.3.2 stock boot.img file and fastboot flash it to the phone, then proceed with the update.

2-Get the FULL OTA file (the 90mb one) and apply it. It OVERWRITES your /system, so it doesn't care what you've done previously.

3-Get one of the nandroid images of 2.3.3 and apply it from clockwork recovery. You'll be updated and pre-rooted if you pick a rooted one.

4-Edit the updater-script file to not check/flash the boot.img, then proceed with the update and then re-flash a superboot boot.img file that's been made for 2.3.3 (if there is one).

Remember, all the update methods will break root (permissions on the su file are changed), so you'll have to reroot as part of the process unless you use a pre-rooted 2.3.3 nandroid image.

Good luck.

Get one of the 2.3.3 nandroid images in the
[Nexus S General] DaX05:
Thanks a lot, mate! I took door #2 and it worked perfectly!

I downloaded the full OTA and followed the usual steps and it updated flawlessly.

Everything was there except the Superuser icon which means the root was gone lol. Thanks again!! :D
[Nexus S General] zephiK:
just reapply the root method with fastbooting clockwork and flash su.zip and you're good :)
[Nexus S General] phantz:
when i reboot to recovery only a triangle and android robot there.. no words coming out

its ok already. i solved it
[Nexus S General] ranapratab:
I have difficulty understanding:

What should I download to update?

I have GRH78C

Should it be GRH78C or the Full Rom?

I have not done anything to my phone, no root, nothing. Thanks
[Nexus S General] ykphuah:
hmm, I donwnloaded the 20MB file, followed the instructions, but it then failed with apply_patch_check error for maps.apk. I did some changes to /system/app/maps.apk before but I thought a wipe data/factory reset in recovery will reset that?
[Nexus S General] ranapratab:
I did the full rom link (89.9 MB) and it will work as it replaces all the old crap you have on the phone. Mine updated without any problem, give that a try!
[Nexus S General] ykphuah:
Thanks! Just learned that factory reset doesn't reset /system/app. I flashed using rom manager's stock images and I am all good now.
[Nexus S General] DLFB:
Just did it today. Did it over a CM7 nightly (also had an unlocked bootloader). I lost my root but it's very easy to root now so it's nothing.

I'm not liking the Hepatitis stricken screen though. It was fine before, they just ruined it.
[Nexus S General] eyals76:
Updated mine yesterday, I like the way the screen display is now. seems more sharp to me.
[Nexus S General] doniqcc:
Thank you
[Nexus S General] rajesh78:
screen is AWFUL

This is the worst software update ever, Ashpalt 6 game graphics just lost its 3dfx flavor after the update :mad:
[Nexus S General] -A-P-M-:
Is this update for both i9020 and i9023 ? thx
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
This was for the i9020 to go from 2.3, 2.3.1 or 2.3.2 to 2.3.3. The i9023 is already running 2.3.3 AFAIK.