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[GUIDE] 2.3.6 OTA - i9020t/i9023 - i9020a

Please be advised that this thread will now be dedicated to just the most recent updates that become available, as they become available. Links to older OTA's and official roms can be found here. Before posting regarding an update not working, please make sure that the update being listed is the proper one for your phone. If an update is listed for a model, it applies to ONLY that model. If you attempt to try it anyways, you will generally get a signature verification error with no error code. If you don't know what model variant you have, please check this thread to identify it
These updates are for STOCK phones. If you have replaced the modem,kernel or updated *any* of the google apps with unofficial versions, the updates will fail. When posting a failure please include the ENTIRE message, as the message will identify what is no longer stock.
ClockWorkMod and Root access will be lost due to these updates and will not cause any issues with updating the phone. Be prepared to reflash CWM and re-root your phone once done.
Most recent versions available:
I9020A -> 2.3.6 (GRK39F)
D720 (NS4G) -> 2.3.7 (GWK74)
I9020T/I9023 -> 2.3.6 (GRK39F)
M200 -> 2.3.4 (GRJ22)
Model: Nexus i9020a
GRK39C (2.3.6) - > GRK39F (2.3.6) Released
Full ROM: GRK39F (2.3.6) Released
http://v18.lscache6.c.android.clien...8148de0d.signed-sojua-ota-189904.0b9c8148.zip
Model: Nexus i9020t/i9023
GRJ22 (2.3.4) - > GRK39F (2.3.6) Released
Full ROM update -> GRK39F (2.3.6) Released
How to apply the update:
I will cover stock only, as those running Clockworkmod should already know how to apply an update zip.
Copy the update file appropriate for your model/build/modem to your Internal storage of your phone. Do not place in any sub-directory.
Turn off your phone.
While holding the volume up, press the power to turn on the phone
use the up/down volume to select recovery
press power to make the selection.
Your phone will now reboot into recovery.
When you see the little droid, while holding the power, press the volume up to bring up a menu.
Select "Apply update from /sdcard"
scroll down to the update file you downloaded it, make sure it's highlighted then press power to select
The update should go through
References & Koodos
GWK74 - NS4G
i9023 GRI54->GRJ22 (non-working)
i9023 GRI54->GRJ22 Working
i9020T GRI78C->GRJ22 working
Nexus 4g GRJ06D ->GRJ22
i9020a gri54 -> grj22
SHW-M200K, SHW-M200S GRI54->GRJ22

Matridom said:
Still missing working OTA's for:
i9020A
i9023
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I have the SLCD i9023 and im using GRJ22.

zomfgitsDace said:
I have the SLCD i9023 and im using GRJ22.
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Do you know what update it was that you used? A link perhaps?
Also, do you know what baseband you had before the update?

zomfgitsDace said:
I have the SLCD i9023 and im using GRJ22.
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did you update manually or automatic?
i read a lot about ppl having probs, when updating manually..

Matridom said:
Do you know what update it was that you used? A link perhaps?
Also, do you know what baseband you had before the update?
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I downgraded to GRI40 and used the GRI40 to GRJ22 update (see here)
Radio was KB1

zomfgitsDace said:
I downgraded to GRI40 and used the GRI40 to GRJ22 update (see here)
Radio was KB1
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Updated primary post to reflect this

Also missing:
i9023 with GRI54 and xxxKB3

hippieschuh said:
Also missing:
i9023 with GRI54 and xxxKB3
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Added to the hunt list

Baseband: I9020AUCKB2
Model: GRI54
Rogers Version
If someone finds this link please post. All of these threads popping up seem to be for mostly I9023.
Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus S

fluidd said:
Baseband: I9020AUCKB2
Model: GRI54
Rogers Version
If someone finds this link please post. All of these threads popping up seem to be for mostly I9023.
Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus S
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Rogers is the 9020A model that is already on the hunt list

Hey i wanted to ask, I am on 2.3.2 as i didnt received the OTA update of 2.3.3. Will i be able to receive the 2.3.4 OTA or would i have to manually first upgradeto 2.3.3. Please guys need ur response....

adnanbaig18 said:
Hey i wanted to ask, I am on 2.3.2 as i didnt received the OTA update of 2.3.3. Will i be able to receive the 2.3.4 OTA or would i have to manually first upgrade to 2.3.3. Please guys need ur response....
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My understanding of the announcement is that older versions are also getting the update. What i suspect is that there will be separate files for each upgrade path. Meaning the update needed for 2.3.2 -> 2.3.4 will be different then 2.3.3 -> 2.3.4. The file versions we are seeing supports this.
As we find these updates, I'll get them posted in the primary post.

I'm assuming we have to re-flash the recovery with the stock one in order to get this update OTA?

thanks...flashed the update...now with 2.3.4
just hoping the bugs are fixed!

Require the download for i9023: GRI54, KB3, someone must have it!

I'm starting to get the impression that Google hasn't released the update for some models yet.
I'm running i9020AUCKB2 GRI54, It appears no one has seen the update yet...

chutzman said:
I'm starting to get the impression that Google hasn't released the update for some models yet.
I'm running i9020AUCKB2 GRI54, It appears no one has seen the update yet...
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Same here.. are you 100% stock?

Yes, I'm 100% stock. I haven't even rooted it.

chutzman said:
Yes, I'm 100% stock. I haven't even rooted it.
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Let us know when/if you get the update, I'm not totally stock, i've rooted but returned to stock recovery.

I am on Version 2.3.1, baseband I9020XXJK8, Build GRH78, and am rooted but no roms or anything applied. I havent even seen my build mentioned in the threads regarding the 2.3.4 update, do I need to do anything different?

[REF] ALL Nexus S OTA Updates for ALL Variants, Plus Full ROM Packages

Over time, this post and the subsequent thread got way too big and there were way too many people asking way too many questions that were addressed here already. So, in the interest of everyone's sanity, and to make things a little easier to find, I have decided to split this into one post per device. Please find the appropriate thread for your device:
I9020T
I9020A
I9023
D720
M200

CHANGELOG:
January 14, 2011: Split into multiple threads.
December 18, 2011: Add IML74K full ROM link for I9020T and I9023 courtesy of Star Shadow.
December 17, 2011: Add 2.3.6 -> 4.0.3 upgrade for I9020T and I9023. Add GRJ22 -> GRK39F upgrade for I9020A courtesy of canadian_psyko.
October 2, 2011: Add full ROM link for GRK39F for I9020A. Add GRJ22 full ROM for I9020A courtesy of kibmcz.
October 1, 2011: Add link for GRK39C -> GRK39F update for I9020A.
September 30, 2011: Add references to 2.3.6/GRK39F for I9020A, but don't have any links yet.
September 27, 2011: Add GRK39F for I9020T and I9023
September 24, 2011: Add GWK74 for D720
September 2, 2011: Add GRK39C full ROM and 2.3.4 -> 2.3.6 packages for I9020A.
August 2, 2011: Added full ROM package for GTJ61 for I9020A.
July 26, 2011: Added build reference.
July 25, 2011: Added Android 2.3.5 Nexus S 4G update.
June 10, 2011: Added Korean M200 information.
May 17, 2011: Added 2.3.3->2.3.4 OTA update for I9020A and added an entry for a full 2.3.4 flashable I9020A ROM in case anyone wants to create one.
May 10, 2011: Added Nexus S 4G and OTA file (GRJ06D->GRJ22).

I upgraded my Nexus S (Carrier: Videotron/Canada), model I9020XXKB3 (GRI54) without any problem with the full ROM to 2.3.4.
Sent from my Nexus S

Thanks for posting all the info!! What about those on the i9020 with kb1? Will any of the full rom's work?
And does anyone know if 2.3.4 works with fring yet?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

ctai320 said:
Thanks for posting all the info!! What about those on the i9020 with kb1? Will any of the full rom's work?
And does anyone know if 2.3.4 works with fring yet?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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As long as you have an I9020T, any of the full ROMs will work. They will NOT work for I9020A.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

oldblue910 said:
As long as you have an I9020T, any of the full ROMs will work. They will NOT work for I9020A.
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What's the easiest way to tell the 9020A from the 9020T?

TheSystemHasFailed said:
What's the easiest way to tell the 9020A from the 9020T?
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I9020A is the Rogers/AT&T variant. I9020T is the T-Mobile version.

I have a i9023 GRI40 KB3, with Clockwork recovery.
Should I use Build GRI54/KB3 Radio/KA3 Bootloader or GRI40/KB1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader

icewar23 said:
I have a i9023 GRI40 KB3, with Clockwork recovery.
Should I use Build GRI54/KB2 Radio/KA3 Bootloader or Build GRI54/KB3 Radio/KA3 Bootloader
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Did you manually flash the KB3 radio? As far as I know, no factory installation of GRI40 ever had the KB3 radio. GRI40 was always paired with KB1...

Actually, I flashed CM7, so maybe that's where the KB3 radio came from. The thing is I forgot to make a nandroid backup of my original ROM, so I would like to get it.
Sorry I forgot to mention that.

So are you running CM7 or are you back to stock?

CM7. I can't go back to stock because I forgot to make a nandroid backup of it before flashing CM7. Thanks.

So if you're running CM7, then that's not where KB3 radio came from, but rather that's where GRI40 came from. Your i9023 originally came with stock GRI54 and KB3 radio, then when you flashed CM7, it kept the KB3 radio but downgraded your build since CM7 is based on GRI40, not GRI54.
In that case, if you want to be running stock, I would recommend flashing the 2.3.4 OTA full ROM package to your phone. It will give you Android 2.3.4 with the KD1 radio. It works fine on i9023 with KB3 radios. That is the only one of the ROMs that I listed that will work with your phone.
Click the very last link in the original post (under i9023, Android 2.3.3 (GRI54/KB3/KA3). That's the file you want. You can flash that in ClockworkMod and you'll be on stock 2.3.4. Because you're running CM7 right now, you will also need to wipe your data and cache, plus it'd be a good idea to wipe Dalvik cache too.

Thank you for your time sir!

icewar23 said:
Thank you for your time sir!
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My pleasure.

oldblue910 said:
I9020A is the Rogers/AT&T variant. I9020T is the T-Mobile version.
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Much appreciated... I also found another thread that mentioned this.. just takes awhile sometimes with flood of information always flowing on these forums.
Thanks again.

hello,
is it possible to find a Full ROM Package signed 2.3 or 2.3.1 for I9020T ?
thank

athome93 said:
hello,
is it possible to find a Full ROM Package signed 2.3 or 2.3.1 for I9020T ?
thank
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They don't exist as far as any of us know. The closest thing you'll find is the Odin 2.3.1 firmware which you can flash in fastboot mode but if you want a signed zip of the full ROM that is flashable using the stock Android 3e recovery, unfortunately you're out of luck.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

Having incorrectly used the wrong ROM from here to upgrade to 2.3.4 I have lost clockwork and super user. Also I can no longer connect in fastboot mode with ADB commands.
See here for full explanation
Any help greatly appreciated.
Acne

Is there a list of all radios that available?
And is it ok to pair any of the radios with any of the other ROMS?
I face constant 3g data dis connectivity with my telco here and thinking to try the different radios to see which one is better.

[Q] 2.3.4 update now vs OTA

I am considering updating to 2.3.4 now instead of waiting for the official OTA. The reason I hesitate is because to my understanding and flashing, updating via OTA (future updates) or SBF, will brick the device. also are there any noticeable bugs? I am curious as to what everyone else is doing. Just looking for feedback

CingZack said:
I am considering updating to 2.3.4 now instead of waiting for the official OTA. The reason I hesitate is because to my understanding and flashing, updating via OTA (future updates) or SBF, will brick the device. also are there any noticeable bugs? I am curious as to what everyone else is doing. Just looking for feedback
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I am on the leaked 2.3.4 and can not imagine going back to any other version. I would imagine any future ota updates would not damage the phone.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Is there a ROM from a any particular thread you used?

CingZack said:
I am considering updating to 2.3.4 now instead of waiting for the official OTA. The reason I hesitate is because to my understanding and flashing, updating via OTA (future updates) or SBF, will brick the device. also are there any noticeable bugs? I am curious as to what everyone else is doing. Just looking for feedback
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Hi. My advise is this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159385
it´s gingerbread 2.3.4 from a dev.
Don´t wait more on froyo...

I just unlocked and upgraded to the stock FR orange rom, canadian here, and i have to say 2.3.4 is much smoother. BTW don't expect the same customization from a stock official rom vs a moddified stock or custom rom. Just unlock your self and have fun

anyone else have this build number?

Atrix has stock Bell 2.3.6
Under Build number it says 4.5.2A-51_OLL-17.8
System Version 45.21.78.MB860.BellMobility.en.CA
Baseband N_01.07.05P
i hate motoblur and install cm9 on many of my rooted android phones. so which method should i use to unlock the bootloader? i have 2.3.6 and all guides have 2.3.4.. also my build number 4.5.2A is wierd. any help? please and thanks!

Nexus Two said:
Atrix has stock Bell 2.3.6
Under Build number it says 4.5.2A-51_OLL-17.8
System Version 45.21.78.MB860.BellMobility.en.CA
Baseband N_01.07.05P
i hate motoblur and install cm9 on many of my rooted android phones. so which method should i use to unlock the bootloader? i have 2.3.6 and all guides have 2.3.4.. also my build number 4.5.2A is wierd. any help? please and thanks!
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Did you ask in one of those threads? There are many threads about unlocking and how to, check those threads and see what seems to work the best for the most users.
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i checked in so many. i have gingerbread 2.3.6. do i need to flash an SBF or can i go straight into fastboot??

has anyonr from the UK had the 4.0.4 OTA?

Hi chaps
I bought my nexus from CPW back in january and I think at the time it was running 2.3.1 and it wasnt getting any OTA updates. I manually upgraded to 2.3.6 but haven't had the OTA for 4.0.4. Has anyone else from over here had it? I ask as I wonder if I will get it as i bought the phone sim free and I am using a vodafone sim.
Cheers

I bought mine from cpw also in January, and mine came with 2.3.1 i think as well, I manually updated mine to 4.0.3 but have not had a notification to update to 4.0.4, no idea if I will either, but all the updates were done using the official files off here.

Bought my NS from CPW on boxing day. Flashed manually to 4.0.3. and I'm totally at stock , no root.
Still no OTA. I'm on Orange.
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I got my NS (i9023) simfree from play.com, came with 2.3, got various OTA updates to 2.3.7, got the OTA update to 4.0.3 in December, still waiting for OTA 4.0.4.
Don't really want to have to back everything up so I can root it in order to do the manual update process!

No for me - bought from CPW with 2.3.1 after 4.0.3 was pulled - manual update to 2.3.6 - no OTA. Running on TMOB.

Nope I haven't got the OTA yet, i9023 sim free on virgin mobile and android version 4.0.3

Bought my simfree Nexus S from CFW, on boxing day.
Using my O2 simcard.
Manually updated to Android 4.0.3 using official stock files from XDA.
Thus far, no OTA. :-(

st0nec01d said:
Bought my simfree Nexus S from CFW, on boxing day.
Using my O2 simcard.
Manually updated to Android 4.0.3 using official stock files from XDA.
Thus far, no OTA. :-(
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You could manually update to 4.0.4 too (thats what I did on my dads I9020T )

thegtfusion said:
You could manually update to 4.0.4 too (thats what I did on my dads I9020T )
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Except that to do the manual update you have to root & unlock boot, and that requires wiping the device. I know you can backup & restore everything, but it's a lot of faff if the OTA is imminent anyway!

richstant said:
Except that to do the manual update you have to root & unlock boot, and that requires wiping the device. I know you can backup & restore everything, but it's a lot of faff if the OTA is imminent anyway!
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No just download from the link rename to update.zip and flash through stock recovery.
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richstant said:
Except that to do the manual update you have to root & unlock boot, and that requires wiping the device. I know you can backup & restore everything, but it's a lot of faff if the OTA is imminent anyway!
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You only have to unlock if you want to flash it with a 4.0.3 recovery. And you never have to root it to apply a OTA update. 2.3.6 stock recovery will apply the update just fine without unlocking.

bozzykid said:
You only have to unlock if you want to flash it with a 4.0.3 recovery. And you never have to root it to apply a OTA update. 2.3.6 stock recovery will apply the update just fine without unlocking.
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Incorrect - I already have 4.0.3, and under ICS you need root to do a manual update. If I had 2.3.6 then this would work. Under 4.0.3 it doesn't.
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bozzykid said:
You only have to unlock if you want to flash it with a 4.0.3 recovery. And you never have to root it to apply a OTA update. 2.3.6 stock recovery will apply the update just fine without unlocking.
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2.3.6 might work fine - but I have 4.0.3, which requires root to do a OTA update manually (see 'A NOTE ABOUT ANDROID 4.X OTAs' here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445635 )

richstant said:
Incorrect - I already have 4.0.3, and under ICS you need root to do a manual update. If I had 2.3.6 then this would work. Under 4.0.3 it doesn't.
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Not true. You need to unlock the bootloader and flash CWM recovery. There's a difference between root and unlocking the bootloader.

yes, unlocking the boot loader is enough as you basically just need the cwm recovery.
But your data still gets wiped if you unlock the bootloader...even without root.

If you are going to unlock the bootloader and wipe the user data/cache, you might as well flash the stock 4.0.4 image with fastboot, and you don't have to bother with CWM.

Thanks, you're all correct, but as you say it still requires me to wipe & restore (which I wanted to avoid). I'm impatient, so I started to have a go at that but hit problems. I'll start a different thread to sort that out now!

So no one has received the 4.0.4 update in the UK??
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA

Nope not from what I can see from this forum, hopefully we get it soon
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA

But who sends the update? google or the mobile companys? And another question specifically to the CPW buyers, if we didn't get the OTA from 2.3.1 to 2.3.6, what makes you think we will get the update to 4.0.4?

joncfc said:
But who sends the update? google or the mobile companys? And another question specifically to the CPW buyers, if we didn't get the OTA from 2.3.1 to 2.3.6, what makes you think we will get the update to 4.0.4?
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I would like to find out too. But just to throw in some hope, I got my 4.0.3 OTA from 2.3.6 back in December via wifi. I bought my simfree phone on best buy, and I'm using the giffgaff (which uses the O2) network.