How To Download And Install Android 4.0.4 (Build IMM76D) ICS On Nexus S

March 31, 2012 by: Haseeb Maan 10

Google’s modestly-updated 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich almost ready to roll out for the Nexus S, however those anxious to get the update currently, we have got the tutorial prepared and waiting forlooking forward to you to get your teeth into!

The 18MB update file can only be installed over the stock IML74K 4.0.3 firmware, however it is a fairly straightforward method and with to a small degree guts and nerves at hand, you can go concerning it without the chance of messing up your Nexus S at all.

DISCLAIMER: As usual, Redmond Pie won’t be held accountable if you lose information or your device gets broken within the following of this guide. Proceed at your own risk.

Step 1: Download the update file from Google’s servers, and rename it ‘update.zip’.

Step 2: Copy that .zip file to the root directory of your Nexus S via USB.

Step 3: Power off your Nexus S.

Step 4: Power your device back on, whereas holding down the quantity Up button, followed by the power button.

Step 5: Using the volume keys on your Nexus S, navigate to the RECOVERY possibility and choose using the facility button.

Step 6: When you see the exclamation mark on your screen, hold down the facility button followed by the quantity up button.

Step 7: Within the Nexus S Recovery Menu choose the update from SD card possibility, and then choose the ‘update.zip’ you copied on in Step two. After that, hit the facility button to verify.

Step 8: Once you are done, choose the ‘reboot system now’ choice, and you’ll boot into Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Of course, the update will be pushed through to Nexus S users over-the-air (OTA) within the very close to future, which means you won’t have to connect your device to your computer. Once it’s arrived, you’ll see an update notification on your Nexus S pull-down notifications bar. If you would like to see whether or not the update has been pushed out manually, then simply press Menu button then head over to Settings > concerning phone > System update.

Google’s reach of ICS has left lots to be desired thus far, however once the discharge of the Galaxy S II update earlier this month, t appears as though Google is finally obtaining its backside in gear.

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