Android 4.0 leaks for Nexus S 4G

Justin Cauchon
Smartphone Nation
Published in
2 min readApr 2, 2012
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S
The Android Ice Cream Sandwich update came to the GSM Nexus S two days ago, leaving Nexus S 4G owners waiting and longing for the update.Well long no more, BriefMobile obtained the full official IMM76D ICS ROM. This is expected to be coming to Nexus S 4G devices over-the-air in the near future, but there is a way to get it early.Here are the instructions to install IMM76D Ice Cream Sandwich ROM on the Nexus S 4G, courtesy of BriefMobile:
  • Download and unzip IMM76Drelease-keys.zip: Mirror 1 | Mirror 2 | Mirror 3
  • Install the NS4G drivers
  • Download and unzip Odin v1.85
  • Open “Odin3_v1.85.exe”
  • Power off the Nexus S 4G
  • Put the Nexus S 4G into “Download Mode” by holding both Volume Up+Down then simply press thePower Button
  • Connect the Nexus S 4G to your computer. Ensure Odin recognizes it. You should see “0:[COM#]” fill in the first box.
  • Click “BOOTLOADER” and select “SPH-D720_IMM76D_KE1_BOOTLOAD_signed.tar”
  • Click “PDA” and select “SPH-D720_IMM76D_PDA_signed.tar”
  • Click “PHONE” and select “SPH-D720_IMM76D_LC1_Modem_signed.tar”
  • Click “Start”
  • After it is finished, the NS4G will reboot and it will be running Android 4.0.4 IMM76D. Congratulations!
Going to give it a try? Let us know how it works in the comments!Source: BriefMobile

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Justin Cauchon
Smartphone Nation

Living in Mountain View, CA. Boston-raised. Product Manager.