Gingerbread

Jan 19
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How to Install CM7 on Nexus S with Gingerbread (Android 2.3)

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CM7 for Nexus S

As CyanogenMod 7 nightly build is available for download, you can install CM 7 on Nexus S with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Since it’s not at RC stage, if you install CyanogenMod 7 on Nexus S it might have some bugs but there are none known as for now. Here’s the guide to help you install CM7 on Gingerbread powered Google Nexus S:

How to Install CM7 on Nexus S

Before you Begin:

Step 0: Copy both of downloaded files (CM7 and Google Apps) to the root of your SD Card.

Step 1: Root Nexus S

Step 2: Open Android Market on Nexus S

Step 3: Search for ROM Manager and install it

Step 4: Launch ROM Manager and tap on ClockworkMod Recovery to install it

Step 5: Once ClockworkMod is installed, tap on Flash ROM from SD Card in ROM Manager

Step 6: Scroll down and search for CM7 zip file that you placed on root of your SD Card.

Step 7: Select “Make a backup” and “Wipe Cache” options and tap on OK.

Your Nexus S will now automatically boot in recovery to install the ROM. Once process is finished, your phone will reboot. That’s it!

Jan 18
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Download CM7 CyanogenMod 7 Nightly for Gingerbread Android 2.3

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Wait is over, you can now download CM7 nightly build for Android 2.3 Gingerbread. CyanogenMod 7 is currently available for following devices:

  • z71
  • one
  • legend
  • liberty
  • espresso
  • glacier
  • crespo
  • vision
  • inc
  • bravoc
  • supersonic
  • bravo
  • sholes
  • passion
  • buzz
  • ace
  • z71
  • vision
  • buzz

It’s released by TeamDouche, here is what they had to say about CyanogenMod 7:

The CM buildbot is back in action and cranking out CM7 builds for all of our supported devices! These builds are unsupported and only for brave testers, but feedback is appreciated on the forums. The current state of CM7 is pretty solid- you should have no problem using these as your daily driver, but always do a a backup before flashing! These are entirely automated and development is moving rapidly right now, so it’s always possible that something could be wildly broken. Our first release candidates aren’t far off.

Download CM7 Gingerbread

Head over to official TeamDouche download link to get the latest nightly build.

Jan 06
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc Specs

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc is official! It’s super-slim with 4.2 inch TFT Reality Display, runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is powered by 1 GHz processor. Here are full specs

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc Specs

Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8250 Snapdragon

Screen: 4.2 Inch

Display: TFT Reality Display with Bravia Mobile Engine Capacitive TouchScreen (480 x 854 Pixels)

Camera: 8 MegaPixels rear camera, Front-facing camera

OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi

Sony Press Release

Dec 23
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Superboot Nexus S – Once Click Root Nexus S Gingerbread GRH78 & GRH55

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Superboot Nexus S! Want a one click root Nexus S? You can now download Superboot for Nexus S on Gingerbread build GRH78 and GRH55. It’s the easiest way to get Nexus S root access. Here is step by step guide:

How to Root Nexus S with Superboot

WARNING: Do this at your own risk.

Before you Begin:

Step 1: Download Superboot

Step 2: Extract the downloaded zip file in a directory

Step 3: Put Nexus S in bootloader mode (How to: Turn off the phone, then press and hold Volume Up and Power buttons together to start in bootloader mode).

Step 4: Get the root access

Root Nexus S on Windows

Double-click install-superboot-windows.bat

Root Nexus S Mac OS X

  • Open Terminal
  • In Terminal, move to the directory where you’ve extracted the files
  • Type: chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh
  • Type: ./install-superboot-mac.sh
  • Now wait for process to complete

Root Nexus S Linux / Ubuntu

  • Open Terminal
  • In Terminal, move to the directory where you’ve extracted the files
  • Type: chmod +x install-superboot-linux.sh
  • Type: ./install-superboot-linux.sh
  • Now wait for process to complete

Once the process completes, you will have rooted Nexus S. Enjoy!

via Modaco Forums

Dec 23
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How to Get Nexus S Bootloader Mode

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Nexus S Bootloader Mode
Want to get into Nexus S bootloader mode? Getting into bootloader mode is the first step to root Nexus S. So, follow the simple guide below:

How to Get Nexus S Bootloader Mode

Step 1: Turn off Nexus S

Step 2: Press and hold Volume Up button

Step 3: Press Power button while still holding the Volume button

You should be in bootloader mode now.

Note: Read this guide if you want to unlock Nexus S bootloader.

Dec 22
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How to: Manually Update Nexus S to Gingerbread GRH78

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Android 2.3 Gingerbread build GRH78 OTA for Nexus S is being rolled out. If you haven’t received the update yet, you can manually update Nexus S to GRH78 build. Here’s how to:

Step 1: Download Gingerbread GRH78: GRH78-from-GRH55.a71a2082.zip.

Step 2: Rename the downloaded file to “update.zip”.

Step 3: Place the update.zip file onto the root of your SD card.

Step 4: Unplug your phone from computer then turn the phone off.

Step 5: Start Nexus S in the bootloader mode. How to: Press and hold the volume up button + Power button.

Note: Once in bootloader mode, you can navigate up and down with Volume + & – keys and select an option with Power button.

Step 6:  Select “Recovery” option from the screen to enter Recovery Mode.

Step 7: Once see a red triangle on the screen, press Volume up + Power button again.

Step 8: Select the option to update (Apply update.zip) to start updating.

That’s it. Your Nexus S will be updated to GRH78.

Dec 22
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Nexus S OTA Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread Build GRH78

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Samsung and Google have released Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread GRH78 OTA update for Nexus S handsets. It updates Gingerbread build from GRH55 to GRH78 for Nexus S and brings some bug fixes and updates the Maps to latest.

Gingerbread OTA Nexus S update comes a week after the handset was released in the US. The patch is 1.9 MB in size and is being rolled out now. If you’re a Nexus S owner, you can update to Android 2.3.1 GRH78.

Dec 18
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How to Flash / Install Gingerbread on Nexus One [AOSP ROM]

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Want Gingerbread on Nexus One? You can have it right now, courtesy Gingerbread AOSP ROM for Nexus One. There’s still no word on official Gingerbread OTA for Nexus One update, so you can try it out for the time. Here’s the step by step guide:

How to Install AOSP Gingerbread on Nexus One

WARNING: Since this is not official port, there could be risks associated with the port. So, try this at your own risk and be sure to backup everything before you continue.

Downloads:

Android 2.3 Gingerbread SDK

Gingerbread AOSP ROM: gingerbread_passion.ctso.zip

Download custom recovery for Nexus One recovery-RA-nexus-v2.0.0.img

Step 1: Install Custom Recovery on Nexus One

  1. Extract Android SDK
  2. Copy the downloaded recovery-RA-nexus-v2.0.0.img in /tools directory.
  3. Turn the phone off. Then turn it on while holding the trackball. This will start Nexus One in fastboot mode.
  4. Connect Nexus One to the computer via USB.
  5. Type fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-nexus-v2.0.0.img

Step 2: Boot Nexus One in Recovery Mode

  1. Boot your Nexus One while holding down the Volume Down key.
  2. Move to the option “RECOVERY” with the Volume Down key.
  3. Press the POWER key to select.

Step 3: Flash gingerbread_passion.ctso.zip and reboot your device.

That’s it. Now go on a ride of Gingerbread on Nexus One.

Dec 18
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Download Android 2.3 Gingerbread AOSP ROM for Nexus One

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Android 2.3 Gingerbread source code was released yesterday and we already have Gingerbread AOSP ROM for Nexus One. It’s released by Chris Soyars and does have some shortcomings. Here is official word from Chris:

Here is a build of AOSP for the Nexus One.  A few things to note.

  • This may overwrite your recovery.
  • Does not include ANY proprietary applications (find your own).  That means no market.
  • Plain vanilla AOSP.
  • I will not release any builds for other devices, as we still have to work on those.
  • Requires, REQUIRES, 35.0017 hboot.
  • Nexus One ONLY.
  • No camera (because I am lazy).

Download Gingerbread AOSP ROM for Nexus One

gingerbread_passion.ctso.zip