Nexus S

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!

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!

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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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Gingerbread on Galaxy S – Android 2.3 Gingerbread ported to Samsung Galaxy S

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Shortly after Android 2.3 Gingerbread source code was released, folks at XDA have already ported Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy S. In technical terms, Nexus S kernel’s been ported onto Galaxy S. This port is pretty smooth but as with many unofficial ports, Android 2.3 Gingerbread for Galaxy S lacks some features like voice, Wi-Fi and GPS don’t work as yet. Here’s the video:

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Dec 16
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How to Root Nexus S, Unlock Nexus S Bootloader

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`Root Nexus S

Wondering how root Nexus S, or putting it the other way: how to unlock Nexus S bootloader? Well, if you’ve owned Nexus One, it would be very much similar as the Nexus S root uses the same route that its elder cousin used. Here is step by step guide:

How to Root Nexus S (Unlocking Nexus S Bootloader)

  1. Switch the phone off
  2. Hold down volume up + power to get Nexus S in Standard Recovery Mode
  3. On your computer, open command prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac OS X)
  4. Type ‘fastboot devices’ (without quotes always) to see if your phone is connected via USB
  5. Type ‘adb reboot bootloader’
  6. Type ‘fastboot oem unlock’
  7. Use volume keys to select ‘yes, unlock bootloader’
  8. Use power button to select option
  9. Done! Nexus S bootloader is unlocked

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Dec 06
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Unlocked & T-Mobile Google Nexus S Price, Specs & Release Date

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Google Nexus S Google has now officially revealed it’s next smartphone. Google Nexus S price, specs and release date were announced by Google earlier. Nexus S is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread and the hardware is built by Samsung. Here are detailed specs along with price of Nexus S:

Nexus S Price

Unlocked Nexus S Price: $529 T-Mobile Nexus S Price: $199 with 2 year contract Nexus S release date is set to be December 16, 2010 for the US and December 21, 2010 for UK.

Google Nexus S Specs

Here are specs of Gingerbread powered Nexus S mobile phone, as taken from official Google source:

Processor and memory

1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor
16GB iNAND flash memory

Connectivity

Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Tri-band HSPA: 900, 2100, 1700
HSPA type: HSDPA (7.2Mbps) HSUPA (5.76Mbps)
Wi-Fi 802.11 n/b/g
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)
microUSB 2.0

Display

4.0″ WVGA (480×800)
Contour Display with curved glass screen
Super AMOLED
235 ppi
Capacitive touch sensor
Anti-fingerprint display coating

Size and weight

63mm x 123.9mm x 10.88mm
129g

Hardware

Haptic feedback vibration
Three-axis gyroscope
Accelerometer
Digital compass
Proximity sensor
Light sensor

Cameras and multimedia

Back-facing: 5 megapixels (2560×1920)
720 x 480 video resolution
H.264, H.263 MPEG4 video recording
Auto focus
Flash
Front-facing: VGA (640×480)
3.5mm, 4-conductor headset jack (stereo audio plus microphone)
Earpiece and microphone
Software noise-cancellation

Battery

Talk time up to 6.7 hours on 3G (14 hours on 2G)
Standby time up to 17.8 days on 3G (29.7 days on 2G)
1500 mAH Lithum Ion