The I9020A uses a different radio from the I9020T and I9023. The A uses 850/1900 UMTS while the T and 23 use AWS UMTS. The only update out so far is meant for the two AWS UMTS models.
It is possible to force the I9020T update to install onto the I9020A (as shown in the original post), but it involves rooting your phone and flashing several different files. I wouldn't recommend it for novices. Plus, we don't know how stable the final result really is.
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cannot seem to paste things into contact fields anymore
I used to be able to fully edit contact details. I frequently copy & paste things into contact fields. But there does not seem to be a way to paste anymore.
And the address edit does not seem to allow field by field edit - i.e. street, city, province/state, country, etc as separate fields. It's now one big text field.
This is disappointing. How can you take out features?
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I know some people are saying the phone is going faster with the update - I've noticed mine being slow. To load contacts it takes quite a few seconds, much slower than before and to the point that it becomes frustrating to make a phone call.
Strange that so many people are having issues. I seem to be the lucky one in all of this. No charging issues, no internet issues and no call issues.
However, one problem. Opera Mobile can load webpages from the history and speed dial but the search and URL barl doesn't work! I type things in, click search, it tries but then fails every time. I'd use the default browser but I'm really used to Opera. Anyone else know how to fix this?
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However, one problem. Opera Mobile can load webpages from the history and speed dial but the search and URL barl doesn't work! I type things in, click search, it tries but then fails every time. I'd use the default browser but I'm really used to Opera. Anyone else know how to fix this?
You are right about that, i havent noticed untill now. But i found a workaround, it works if you add www. infront of the adress. The google search bar didnt work either, but then i just type something random then pressed space, it worked, and after that the search worked for me :/
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Strange that so many people are having issues. I seem to be the lucky one in all of this. No charging issues, no internet issues and no call issues.
However, one problem. Opera Mobile can load webpages from the history and speed dial but the search and URL barl doesn't work! I type things in, click search, it tries but then fails every time. I'd use the default browser but I'm really used to Opera. Anyone else know how to fix this?
Funny how everyone has a different issue with a "STABLE" official version of the OS ... NO ??? I'll run CM9 nightly as soon as it is available and still be bug-less..ier then official versions :| THAT'S JUST ... Google ,i think.. & i'm beginning to hate them !
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Strange that so many people are having issues. I seem to be the lucky one in all of this. No charging issues, no internet issues and no call issues.
However, one problem. Opera Mobile can load webpages from the history and speed dial but the search and URL barl doesn't work! I type things in, click search, it tries but then fails every time. I'd use the default browser but I'm really used to Opera. Anyone else know how to fix this?
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You are right about that, i havent noticed untill now. But i found a workaround, it works if you add www. infront of the adress. The google search bar didnt work either, but then i just type something random then pressed space, it worked, and after that the search worked for me :/
Try uninstalling Opera Mobile and then re-installing it. I don't have any problems with the search bar in Opera Mobile, but I came from a custom kernel and had to do a wipe before updating.
For anyone having issues with specific apps, try uninstalling it and then re-installing it.
For people who are having system issues (freezing, random reboots, slow performance). You may want to consider doing a Data Wipe/Factory Reset from the recovery console and reflashing the update.
For those having wifi issues, make sure your router isn't in channel 11 or 12, the nexus a uses a low power wifi radio which has been known to have issues.
after the update im getting 100% CPU usage and the phone goes into a boot cycle after a minute
after I turned off the phone for about 7 hrs last night, there are no reboots anymore but Wifi doesnt work and the battery is draining fast, media storage has 56% of battery.
Guys, are these issues with the official carrier OTA updates? Or did you guys do so manually?
If OTA, then we've got some big issues. That would be a major tech fail by Google.
I'm got the OTA update and like I said, no issues except one or two with apps. But that is most definitely a compatibility issue of the apps rather than an ICS issue.
Ok, I would recommend a factory data reset if you had issues after the upgrade. after wiping it and reinstalling all 80 apps (through google backup) the wifi issue, phone number not being shown and general unresponsiveness got a lot better.
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I'm got the OTA update and like I said, no issues except one or two with apps. But that is most definitely a compatibility issue of the apps rather than an ICS issue.
I whole hartedly agree. I have absolutely no issues with ICS - only a very few apps aren't quite working as before. Reinstalling has resolved most. Everything is quicker. Features from previous GB, like voice dictation, are just so much better. Contacts are much neater and more. Love it!
Update: After talking to my carrier the two problems below were rectified (it was a proxy issue). The texting problem is still existant but they think it might be SIM card related. I guess that means that so far I don't seem to have issues with ICS itself, however I haven't really tried much!
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Since installing ICS on my Google Nexus S I'm no longer able to :
* Download apps
* Login to websites as it says 'cookies are disabled' but in the browser settings they are enabled.
I'm also having trouble texting out, but this has been a recurring problem.
I've done a factory reset to try to solve the problems after the installation, but no success!
My phone seems to be running faster and smoother, but if I can't do anything it's worthless.
Any suggestions? Should I try rooting it? (note I'm a n00b at rooting; never tried it!).
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A "new" major ICS update issue - cannot make outgoing calls
Hi,
Compared to wifi and UI issues after the ICS upgrade this might be an even bigger issue - after the upgrade, I for most of the time cannot make any outgoing call - it says "call ended" instantaneously after pushing the call button. The other times - after uninstalling GO Contacts dialer, making a number of reboots, killing apps via TaskKiller - I sometimes get lucky to make a call, but it almost always end abruptly after some 10 seconds and says my SIM card needs to be replaced to connect to the GSM network and offers to reboot. After rebooting it sometimes allows to make a call, and sometimes does not, but generally problem persists.
Additionally (perhaps related to this issue) I noticed that I cannot APN/Data on (widget does not work, I turn it on in settings, but - no effect), and the battery seems to drain a bit faster (I suspect that could be because of antenna/GSM connection issue).
I do not know how widespread this issue is, but it seems to be happening at least for some unhappy Nexus S owners, I started a thread on Google Mobile help forums and a few persons confirmed the issue.
I am a bit confused where I could/should report the issue to the ICS developers - I have registered the phone to wherever possible when I got it, but I had never to report a major bug (apart from Google Mobile forums) so maybe someone more experienced would advise if and where I could report this issue.
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The only thing I have come across is that in GB 2.3.6 there was an app named "Tags". After manually updating to ICS 4.0.3 the app is no longer installed (at least that's the reference I get when pressing the icon). Yet "Tags" isa still listed as a system App in All Apps section of System. Anyone knows how this (will) work?
One thing I noticed that got fixed, the blank screen that would happen when you would hit home key, from inside an app. Would get a blank home screen or menu for a couple seconds.
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You would end up in the same place, and there is no way to roll back without rooting and roming
I am unrooted and now have 4.0.3 (manual install)
If I copy the full ROM of 2.3.6 and manually rename it to update.zip and put it on the root of sd card , would I be able to "install" it again on my nexus I9020T using recovery ?
I try to repeat my question - is there any way to report the system issue (outgoing calls are not possible anymore - the phone becomes virtually useless, it's no good for me that I can play around with cool UI) to GOOGLE? How do I do that?
I did not do a recovery copy of the system before upgrading to ICS, and currently I am not sure even if and how I can downgrade to 2.3.6 without rooting the phone and if that would help...
Where is any communication from GOOGLE? Should I experiment myself and try to downgrade the operating system (I am not an experienced user) or should I wait for a bug fix? Is it coming in a day or two or when?
(Again, I am in a big trouble - my phone became unusable). Pls HELP!
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Where is any communication from GOOGLE? Should I experiment myself and try to downgrade the operating system (I am not an experienced user) or should I wait for a bug fix? Is it coming in a day or two or when?
(Again, I am in a big trouble - my phone became unusable). Pls HELP!
Assuming the file lets you install it, it should work to downgrade you back to 2.3.6. You'll want to do a Wipe Data/Factory Reset in the recovery before trying to install it. And no promises. You do this at your own risk.
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I have started a thread on Google Mobile Help to outline my specific issue, some more users with the same problem replied, but no reaction from Google - I am not sure they are even aware of it, let alone they are trying to solve it... I feel like I am "rolling back"to my good old SE P910i (6,5 yrs old, indeed and still kicking), I will at least be able to make/receive the calls and SMS... So much for the Android, used it for 6 months...
My baseband version seems to be I9020XXKI1, do you think the same GB installation file should be applicable as for the I9020T or I9023?
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Thank you, Quantumrand!
I have started a thread on Google Mobile Help to outline my specific issue, some more users with the same problem replied, but no reaction from Google - I am not sure they are even aware of it, let alone they are trying to solve it... I feel like I am "rolling back"to my good old SE P910i (6,5 yrs old, indeed and still kicking), I will at least be able to make/receive the calls and SMS... So much for the Android, used it for 6 months...
My baseband version seems to be I9020XXKI1, do you think the same GB installation file should be applicable as for the I9020T or I9023?
Since you installed the ICS update manually using the link in the OP, it'll say I9020XXKI1 (possibly I9023XXKI1, but I don't have an I9023, so I can't say for certain) no matter what, since that's the radio the update flashed to your device. The fact that the update let you install it at all suggests that you do indeed have either the I9020T or I9023.
The only way you could flash the current 2.3.6 to 4.0.3 update on an I9020A would be if you had a rooted phone with custom recovery image, which I'm assuming you don't.
That stock 2.3.6 update I linked you in my last post should almost definitely be for your device. What I don't know is whether or not it will actually let you install it coming from 4.0.3 with the stock recovery image. If it does let you install it, there's very little chance it will break your phone. If it doesn't let you install it, it'll give you an error before making any changes and stop the installation automatically.
If you do attempt to roll back using that file, let me know how it goes. It will be useful information.
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Since you installed the ICS update manually using the link in the OP, it'll say I9020XXKI1 (possibly I9023XXKI1, but I don't have an I9023, so I can't say for certain) no matter what, since that's the radio the update flashed to your device. The fact that the update let you install it at all suggests that you do indeed have either the I9020T or I9023.
The only way you could flash the current 2.3.6 to 4.0.3 update on an I9020A would be if you had a rooted phone with custom recovery image, which I'm assuming you don't.
That stock 2.3.6 update I linked you in my last post should almost definitely be for your device. What I don't know is whether or not it will actually let you install it coming from 4.0.3 with the stock recovery image. If it does let you install it, there's very little chance it will break your phone. If it doesn't let you install it, it'll give you an error before making any changes and stop the installation automatically.
If you do attempt to roll back using that file, let me know how it goes. It will be useful information.
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I am not so good at knowing that, but I think my unit should be some I9020. It was originally bought in the UK, just several weeks after they started selling Nexus S so it must be an early version of it. The update came OTA, I did not install it manually, that's why I wrongly assumed it must be pretty safe to do it, did not expect so big issues...
Final question - I have not done it before - so what is an advised procedure step by step before I actually try to flash the GB update if I want not to lose the apps and especially the data (e.g. notes, pictures etc in some apps)? Thanks!
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I am not so good at knowing that, but I think my unit should be some I9020. It was originally bought in the UK, just several weeks after they started selling Nexus S so it must be an early version of it. The update came OTA, I did not install it manually, that's why I wrongly assumed it must be pretty safe to do it, did not expect so big issues...
Final question - I have not done it before - so what is an advised procedure step by step before I actually try to flash the GB update if I want not to lose the apps and especially the data (e.g. notes, pictures etc in some apps)? Thanks!
Unfortunately, you'll probably have to do a wipe/factory reset to get the downgrade to work properly, though you can try it without wiping first.
It's very possible that a factory reset might fix the problems you've been having without the need to downgrade. You'll lose your current settings and installed apps (though a lot of those get backed up through Google), but the files on your internal storage (the "SD card") are left alone.
The best way to do the Wipe/Reset is through the recovery console. To access the recovery mode:
1. Turn off your phone.
2. Hold Volume Up while turning on your phone.
3. Use the volume buttons to highlight "Recovery" and select it with the power button.
4. Hold the Power button and press Volume Up.
5. Use the volume buttons to highlight "Data Wipe/Factory Reset" and select it with the power button (I suggest doing the "Wipe cache partition" option too.
6. Select Reboot.
If you want to try manually flashing back to 2.3.6, put that file I linked you a few post back in the phone's internal storage and follow steps 1 through 4 to get into recovery mode. Select "apply update from /sdcard" and find the update file and select it.
If it gives you an error, it means the only way to downgrade is to root your phone first (sorry). If it does install, select reboot and your phone will reboot into 2.3.6.
If you didn't wipe your phone first, there's a chance it'll go into a boot loop (aka get stuck and never get passed the Nexus logo). If that happens, you'll have to pull your battery and go into the recovery mode, do the wipe, and re-install the 2.3.6 ROM I linked above.
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If I copy the full ROM of 2.3.6 and manually rename it to update.zip and put it on the root of sd card , would I be able to "install" it again on my nexus I9020T using recovery ?
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Nope, update.zip only goes one way
Are you 100% certain of that?
The incremental updates do verify that you're coming from the proper version of Android before installing, but the full ROMs don't seem to care as long as the device ID matches.
I think it's at least worth trying since if it doesn't allow downgrading with a full ROM, it'll just give you an error and cancel the installation.
I have i9023, and received the update from 2.3.6 to 4.0.3. Now i would like to downgrade to initial firmware (2.3.6). Does anyone know how to do that? On my nexus s looks ugly, fade and darky blue collors, lag in phone mode response, lag in virtual keyboard typing and many other unconvenients. 2.3.6 worked flowless, without mistakes, thats why i would like to downgrade. If anyone knows that, pls pls pls post it.
Unfortunately, you'll probably have to do a wipe/factory reset to get the downgrade to work properly, though you can try it without wiping first.
It's very possible that a factory reset might fix the problems you've been having without the need to downgrade. You'll lose your current settings and installed apps (though a lot of those get backed up through Google), but the files on your internal storage (the "SD card") are left alone.
The best way to do the Wipe/Reset is through the recovery console. To access the recovery mode:
1. Turn off your phone.
2. Hold Volume Up while turning on your phone.
3. Use the volume buttons to highlight "Recovery" and select it with the power button.
4. Hold the Power button and press Volume Up.
5. Use the volume buttons to highlight "Data Wipe/Factory Reset" and select it with the power button (I suggest doing the "Wipe cache partition" option too.
6. Select Reboot.
If you want to try manually flashing back to 2.3.6, put that file I linked you a few post back in the phone's internal storage and follow steps 1 through 4 to get into recovery mode. Select "apply update from /sdcard" and find the update file and select it.
If it gives you an error, it means the only way to downgrade is to root your phone first (sorry). If it does install, select reboot and your phone will reboot into 2.3.6.
If you didn't wipe your phone first, there's a chance it'll go into a boot loop (aka get stuck and never get passed the Nexus logo). If that happens, you'll have to pull your battery and go into the recovery mode, do the wipe, and re-install the 2.3.6 ROM I linked above.
Is there a risk of loosing the "IMEI" if I downgrade ???? I heard about that and I don't wanna that happen to me !!
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Is there a risk of loosing the "IMEI" if I downgrade ???? I heard about that and I don't wanna that happen to me !!
Considering that you'll be using official update files and the stock recovery mode, the risk of anything going wrong should be very low. Losing the IMEI number is definitely on the very low end of things going wrong.
Best Case Scenario: The 2.3.6 "update" installs successfully and you don't even have to wipe your data.
Most Likely Scenario: The 2.3.6 "update" installs successfully but you get a boot loop and will have to wipe your data and install it again. Then everything will be working.
Other Most Likely Scenario: The 2.3.6 "update" will refuse to install. You'll be stuck on 4.0.3. You could still try wiping your data to see if it helps your issues though (there's a good chance it will).
Worst Case Scenario: Something unusual goes wrong during the install process and bricks the phone. Simply installing the update won't brick your phone. It takes something actually going wrong, like the battery randomly falling out (or running out of juice, so make sure you have a good charge left).
Considering that you'll be using official update files and the stock recovery mode, the risk of anything going wrong should be very low. Losing the IMEI number is definitely on the very low end of things going wrong.
Best Case Scenario: The 2.3.6 "update" installs successfully and you don't even have to wipe your data.
Most Likely Scenario: The 2.3.6 "update" installs successfully but you get a boot loop and will have to wipe your data and install it again. Then everything will be working.
Other Most Likely Scenario: The 2.3.6 "update" will refuse to install. You'll be stuck on 4.0.3. You could still try wiping your data to see if it helps your issues though (there's a good chance it will).
Worst Case Scenario: Something unusual goes wrong during the install process and bricks the phone. Simply installing the update won't brick your phone. It takes something actually going wrong, like the battery randomly falling out (or running out of juice, so make sure you have a good charge left).
Do you mean the camera effects like Big Eyes and Narrow Mouth? Those work for me, at least with the FFC.
No I think he means the face unlock feature that was supposed to be in ICS
And another thing :
One of the things I hated in ICS is the boot screen when I power on the Nexus S , can I change the contents of the folder from the stock 2.3.6 and copy them through Windows to the Stock rom of ICS and them install it ? same question is to stock Camera app , can replace the .apk from 2.3.6 folder in windows to 4.0.3 and install it ?
I have i9023, and received the update from 2.3.6 to 4.0.3. Now i would like to downgrade to initial firmware (2.3.6). Does anyone know how to do that? On my nexus s looks ugly, fade and darky blue collors, lag in phone mode response, lag in virtual keyboard typing and many other unconvenients. 2.3.6 worked flowless, without mistakes, thats why i would like to downgrade. If anyone knows that, pls pls pls post it.
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No one can help?
The only way to downgrade for certain is to root your phone, but we're looking into a way to do it through more official means and avoid rooting.
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No I think he means the face unlock feature that was supposed to be in ICS
And another thing :
One of the things I hated in ICS is the boot screen when I power on the Nexus S , can I change the contents of the folder from the stock 2.3.6 and copy them through Windows to the Stock rom of ICS and them install it ? same question is to stock Camera app , can replace the .apk from 2.3.6 folder in windows to 4.0.3 and install it ?
What you're describing is essentially the basics of creating a custom ROM. In order for the stock recovery to install an update, it has to be signed by the manufacturer (or Google in this case). Changing the contents of the update zip breaks the signature.
One thing you might be able to do without root is install the old 2.3 camera app. You'll need the CameraGoogle.apk from a GB ROM (link: CameraGoogle.apk) and put it in your sd storage. Then in the developer settings on your phone, make sure "Allow Unknown Sources" is checked. Use a file explorer to find and install the CameraGoogle.apk. If it works, it'll overwrite the ICS camera with this one. No promises that it won't have weird issues, though.
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