Sunday, October 2, 2011

3. Install the super user binary

After you are done with

1. Unlocking the bootloader
2. Flashing a custom Recovery into Nexus S,
follows the final step in the rooting process!

1. Download super-user app (a zip file) from my dropbox (v2.3.6.1). This's just a backup, in case you can't find it's latest version online.

2. Move it to the root of the SD card

3. Reboot the phone into the recovery, by shutting down and turning on with Vol Down + Power button.

4. On boot screen, select recovery with vol down and confirm with power button.

5. Once into the recovery, select 'Install zip from SD card'.
(Remember, the only button you can use are vol up/down and power buttons.)

6. Select the super-user zip file (su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed, in my case) and confirm installation.

Kudos! You've successfully rooted you Nexus S! Give yourself a tap on your back! :)

Into your phone, you will find the Super User app in your Appdrawer (for your use) and the super user binary will be in the path of your device (for other apps requiring root permissions to use)

Now for the tiny glitch - loss of custom recovery after reboot!




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