Now you can use Superboot to root Android 2.3.3 (GRI40) on your Nexus S. PaulObrien of MoDaCo has released a boot image file, which when flashed in bootloader mode, roots Android 2.3.3 on Nexus S by installing su and Superuser APK automatically. Unlike manual method, there is no need to setup ADB or flash ClockworkMod recovery before installing Superuser APK.
Before you may download the Superboot image file, navigate to Settings->About phone and check your Build number of Gingerbread.
Download Superboot for GRI40 (ROMraid Load Balancing)
Download Superboot for GRH78 & GRH78C (ROMraid Load Balancing)
Download Superboot for GRH55 (ROMraid Load Balancing)
Steps to Root Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread on Nexus S Using Superboot:
- Unlock Nexus S bootloader by using the instructions here (Skip it if your Nexus S bootloader is already unlocked. Also note that unlocking the bootloader wipes all data on your device including internal SD storage)
- Download Superboot.zip file from the above links and extract it on your desktop.
- Connect your Nexus S to your PC, Mac or Linux machine and put your Nexus S in bootloader mode. For that, turn OFF your phone completely and then turn it back ON with the Volume Up key pressed.
- Now use the following command by navigating to the extracted directory:
On Windows:
Double-click on install-superboot-windows.bat
On Mac OS X:
Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files and use the following commands:
chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh
./install-superboot-mac.sh
On Linux:
Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files and use the following commands:
chmod +x install-superboot-linux.sh
./install-superboot-linux.sh
Thats it! Enjoy your fully rooted Nexus S on Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. Note that this is Superboot image is insecure, allowing you to use adb remount as well as full ADB root access. [via Android-MoDaCo]
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please send me the link for downloading superboot for GRI54
I have a Nexus S 4G 2.3.4 update. Will this method work on that?
I am not sure about Superboot but this method works on Android 2.3.4 for both N1 and NS http://bit.ly/lRE5g4
I like your tutorials – very complete.
Question: My Nexus S is 2.3.3 with the following:
Baseband: M200KRKB3
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g1d030a7androidbuild@apa28#1
Build: GRI54
Which method can I use to just root it? I do not need the ability to
install any custom ROM at the moment.
Thanks.
Yooo! Download Android 2.3.3 Superboot files for Nexus One from here http://bit.ly/iDQC4r and follow the above guide!
Can this method be used for Nexus One as well?
Having a nightmare of a time trying to download the GRI40 link from the post above… get a “download” button, and then click on it, and it spins for a while, and then goes back to the download link. Kinda frustrating. Anyone know where else the zip file can be gotten from?
Download link is just working fine for me. I have uploaded it on MediaFire server for you. Get it from here http://www.mediafire.com/?3adla8y4v2mm5ex
Man I had the same issue with the first link but this one works and now my phone is working great thnx to u :D
i can’t connect my nexus s in bootloader mode to the pc.
tried using pdanet but i still can’t connect it (it connect just fine when the phone is on but in bootloader i keep getting “connecting to your phone”)
any idea ?
i’m inside my bootloader mode, then i click install-superboot.bat
i’m stuck in “waiting for device”
Dude, make sure your bootloader is unlocked.
yes it is unlocked, i already unlocked it.
lock state = unlocked.