Procedure to Update ICS Android 4.0.3 in NOKIA N9:
- First up you need to install the Dual boot kernel in your Nokia N9 by following the corresponding instructions and also followed by that you need to install the Silly boot from the corresponding links.
- Now, next up you need to download the Tarball from here and check the integrity, md5 Sum for this archive. The MD5 value should be ee57d8c3b9199e87bb5c355e8c9d1cc3. Up next you need to copy this archive to your Nokia N9 by connecting the device to the computer using the USB cable
- After this, you will have to execute the command “as root” which is mentioned below,
tar xjvf /path_to_archive/nninedroid_ics_alpha1.tar.bz2 -C /home/
- Now, you will have to reboot and push the “Volume Up” button and when you see the message, you need to “Press the Volume Up to boot the alternative OS” and then wait a bit and then you will need to go to the path “Settings > Display > Sleep and choose the option as “30 Minutes””
- After this, you will have to Download and install the ADB in your computer from the respective link and enter the below mentioned commands.
adb connect 192.168.2.15:5039 — connect to your device. USB/ADB is broken, but ADB works well over USB networking.
adb logcat — for reading “main” log
adb logcat -b radio — for reading “radio” log
adb shell — to enter to shell
adb pull/push — allow get/put file from/to the device
adb shell rr — “restart radio” — restarts ofono and RIL
adb shell bb — show battery/charging statusTip: Due to some reasons if the update process gets failed or interrupted, then you need to apply the update again by following the steps again from the start. Don’t forget to restore the backup which you have taken in the initial steps.
So congratulations, you have now successfully updated the ICS Android 4.0 firmware in your Nokia N9. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process for applying the update.
