Linux Tool for Bricked Nexus S after firmware update

This tool will recover your bricked Nexus S after a bad firmware update. If your phone is showing anything on-screen, this tool is not for you.

You Will Need
You will need some software on your computer to get started. Here's what you need

• Ubuntu running on your computer- Get Ubuntu here: http://ubuntu.com/download
• Team Hummingmod's UnBrickable Resurrector R38 or higher- Download1  Download 2
• The latest version of Java- http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp

Software Based Resurrection
Now that we have all the prerequisites taken care of, let's resurrect your device.

1. In Ubuntu, right-click the UnBrickableResurrectorR38.jar, click properties>Permissions>"Allow executing file as program"
2. Plug in your Nexus S
3. Right-click the resurrector, open with Java, and observe the following image

1. Select "S5PC110 (Nexus S) from the drop-down box.
2. Click the Download Mode button. The resurrector will ask for a password to access the Linux device.
3. Enter your password, then hold the proper key combination on your device to access Fastboot or Download Mode.

Depending on the button combination you hold, your device will end up in Fastboot or Download Mode. For Download Mode you can use Heimdall or create a Windows Virtual Machine and launch Odin. Fastboot may be easier to use for you. See other threads in this site for loading software in Fastboot or Download Mode.

Please note, Do it with your own risk stuff worked for me