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How to Install Android 2.3.3 on Nexus S

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:05 PM PST

Nexus S Android 2.3.3 (GRI40) manual update is also here for those who are impatiently waiting to get their hands on the latest Gingerbread update.

I have done a full tutorial on how you can update your Nexus S to the latest software update manually. See after the jump!

How to Install Nexus S (GRI40) Software Update

Here’s a detailed tutorial on how to install the Android 2.3.3 (GRI40) update on your rooted Nexus S. I have previously done a similar tutorial on how to install Android 2.1 (Update 1) manually on Nexus One, and I will be following the same steps in this case too.

Disclaimer: Try this on your own risk. I’m not responsible if you mess up with your Nexus S.

1. Download Gingerbread GRI40 the Nexus S Android 2.3.3 software update (GRI40) on your PC.

2. Rename the downloaded .zip file to ‘update.zip‘.

3. Connect and mount your Nexus S USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

4. Now copy/paste the update.zip file to your USB memory. Make sure the file is in the USB memory root. It should not be in a directory.

5. Then turn off your phone.

6. Now to get in the bootloader mode, turn on the phone while pressing and holding the volume up and power buttons.

7. Follow the navigation instructions on the screen. Select BOOTLOADER and then go to RECOVERY.

8. Assuming you have ClockworkMod recovery, scroll down to “Flash zip from SD card” and press the power button to open it.

9. Using volume keys, select your “update.zip” file. Confirm the installation and the installation procedure should start now.

10. After the installation completes, reboot the phone by selecting “Reboot system” from the recovery menu. It might look as if stuck again on the Android bot, but it will soon reboot.

That’s it! Your Nexus S should have the latest software update installed on your phone! Go to Settings >About phone to verify.

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How to Install Android 2.3.3 on Nexus S

How to Install Android 2.3.3 on Nexus One

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 03:50 PM PST

And the manual update is finally here! Google released Android 2.3.3 software update for the Nexus One and the Nexus S yesterday, but that will be rolled out to everyone in the coming few weeks.

Like always, the manual download links are out and available for the impatient. If you can’t wait for the official download notification to show up, follow the instructions below.

How to Install Nexus One (GRI40) Software Update

Here’s a detailed tutorial on how to install the Android 2.3.3 (GRI40) update on your rooted Nexus One. I have previously done a similar tutorial on how to install Android 2.1 (Update 1) manually, and I will be following the same steps in this case too.

Disclaimer: Try this on your own risk. I’m not responsible if you mess up with your Nexus One.

1. Download Gingerbread GRI40 the Nexus One Android 2.3.3 software update (GRI40) on your PC.

2. Rename the downloaded .zip file to ‘update.zip‘.

3. Connect and mount your Nexus One SD card on your computer using the USB cable.

4. Now copy/paste the update.zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the SD card root. It should not be in a directory.

5. Then turn off your phone.

6. Now to get in the bootloader mode, turn on the phone while pressing and holding the trackball and power button.

7. Follow the navigation instructions on the screen. Select BOOTLOADER and then go to RECOVERY.

8. Assuming you have Amon RA’s recovery, scroll down to “Flash zip from SD card” and press the track ball to open it.

9. Using the trackball, select your “update.zip” file. Confirm the installation and the installation procedure should start now.

10. After the installation completes, reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu. It might look as if stuck again on the Android bot, but it will soon reboot.

That’s it! You’re Nexus One should have the latest software update installed on your phone! Go to Settings >About phone to verify.

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How to Install Android 2.3.3 on Nexus One