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    Anyone else using ICS?

    I just installed the ICS ROM ported (with permission) from Koush's official Nexus S ICS build. You can get it here: [PORT][WIP ROM][NS4G] Koush's ICS Build for CDMA [Koush Alpha 10 Based] - xda-developers Note: you'll want to install the gapps ROM, too, in order to get full functionality...
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    Sprint, 4G LTE & Nexus S 4G

    So, now that Sprint is set to launch their 4G LTE network in Jan 2012, I'm wondering if I'm screwed into getting a new phone to finally get 4G. See, I live in Iowa in an area that, coincidentally, is supposed to have 4G available in Jan 2012. The problem? I'm not sure if it's going to be...
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    Google Music - DownloadManager$ ???

    Does anyone know why the Music app (the default Google music app) has two internet-related services that constantly open themselves? I know one is called DownloadManager$ which uses the Music "headphones" icon, and the other I can't remember the name of but it uses the normal system green icon...
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    Any YouTube/Video Optimization Tips?

    Just wondering if anyone has any tips, tricks or hacks **for non-rooted** Android to optimize video playback on 3G or slower/weak connections. Specifically, I'd like to get YouTube to playback a bit smoother, maybe load faster. When I have a solid connection its pretty smooth but I move around...
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    Help Market Not Sending Apps

    When I installed a few apps tonight on my LAPTOP from the Market, it never sent them to my NS4G. I tried multiple times after noticing this, random apps, etc. nothing. Any ideas what would cause this?
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    Help Books - 30% Battery Usage???

    Okay so started using the Google Books app the other day and set it to sync automatically. Now the damn thing is almost constantly running. I only downloaded a couple books so there's no way it should take 2 days to sync. I checked battery usage and Books was on TOP!!! WITH 30% usage!! WTF?
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    Help PRL & Profile Update Problem

    Hi, first post on the thread. Yay. I have a Nexus S 4G on Sprint, still stock, no root, etc. When I try to run the PRL and Profile update it says it needs to place a special call. With the PRL update, the phone calls, beeps, then returns to the lock screen like it crashed or something. With...