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  1. G

    Nexus S 4G ICS Update

    Hey all just wanted to give some information and ask a question at the same time about the ICS update. First off I would like to say that as I was talking to Sprint today about changing some account info I thought to ask about ICS... After some time and going through customer service, then to...
  2. S

    Help Rooting help

    So I just bought the Nexus today and I love it so far. My only issues are with rooting. I've been going through all the one click roots I could but so far none are working. The only thing I've got to work is unlocking the boot loader. For some reason every one click root just doesn't work and...
  3. sidespin05

    Help Double Notification Sounds w/Text Msg.

    I recently downloaded Zedge for a ringtone/notification sound i wanted. I "was" using Handcent also. I applied the tone but when the tone sounded a few seconds later the original tone also sounded. I verified the stock message app. was off, but it continued. I then removed Handcent to verify if...
  4. N

    Root screen not rotating...

    I'm running CM9 and ADW. I've found 2 locations where the screen orientation is selectable, and I have them both set to "auto" or "rotate" but I get no auto-rotate love from my home screen or any of my apps. I reset ADW to default settings and it still isn't working. Bug? Or am I missing...
  5. Y

    Help Go SMS pro split messages inconsistent

    So I set the split messages option on the app, I send a large text message and it splits the messages into about 8 messages?! they are like messages of maybe 20 to 30 characters each! But then i send that same message to someone else and it splits the message in a less amount of splits? And it...
  6. V425

    Ringtone/Notification Issue

    I've had this issue happen a couple times now, so I was curious to see if anyone else has experienced it. I have specific ringtones and notification sounds set up for different people, but sometimes they all of sudden shuffle to different sounds. Its pretty annoying since I have to then go back...
  7. bloodhawk771

    Root One Click Root

    So just a few questions. I was looking at the ICS update and I guess I have to be rooted in order to get it How to root and clockworkmod the Nexus S / S 4G with one click root v3.0 - YouTube I understand what rooting is .. but a few questions I mean how safe is the one click root? has...
  8. TheBlackPrince

    ICS leaks for Nexus S 4G!

    Ice Cream Sandwich ROM for Nexus S 4G leaks out | The Verge Looks like an official ROM just leaked for the Nexus S 4G. Seems to contain better radios too cause people who flashed it are saying that their reception and signal are much stronger now. Android 4.0.4, which would explain the...
  9. J

    wanting to root but debating...

    I have had the nexus s 4g with sprint since its release last year and lately have been irritated about some of the keyboard freezing issues I've had and the issue where it sometimes doesn't recognize my 16gb memory and won't register any of the pictures or music on it...and even possible...
  10. J

    Is the GPS/Radios this bad on the Nexus?

    I know samsung has issues with radios in their phones. Mines terrible. I cant get GPS signal for crap and I'm in Tulsa for my Dad's heart surgery and have no idea how to get around this place. Google Nav wont even connect to GPS. Always displays "looking for GPS Sat" I can get TeleNav to conenct...
  11. P

    Root Need Texting Help

    I just switched to sprint from Tmobile and I had a blackberry where I was able to put a group together for texting with about 25 different contacts in the group so I can send a text out to all 25 at once. Now I have the nexus s 4g and im wondering if theres a way i can do this with this phone. I...
  12. APOPHiS420

    Help Cant send MMS

    Hi guys! I recently got my Nexus s 4g flashed to Boost mobile. Everything works great except I am not able to send MMS picture mails at all. It shows that it is sending and eventually says it sent but they are never received on the other end. Can anyone help at all? Any input is greatly...
  13. pacothebandit

    Root What's YOUR Kernel? Your Settings? Your Fave CPU App?

    Hey Guys...and Gals I am wondering what your Kernel is, your Settings (be they for speed or batt saving) and your favorite CPU controller app. Use this format to answer. Kernel: [KERNEL]*Matr1x* with BLN and voodoo v14.5 | ICS - 4.0.3 - xda-developers Settings: Nothing Specific, just...
  14. X

    Help Nexus S Water Damage Questions

    Hello My phone, Samsung Nexus S has recently undergone water damage (30 minute wash) I have went to carrier, Rogers, and they will not take the damaged phone as it voids their policy. I have several problems that have occured: - Battery is wasted (will not hold charge) - Half the screen...
  15. T

    Xoom ICS

    Ok, a bit jealous that Xoom is getting ICS before we are, well at least in testing releases, but still. Nexus S isn't following much in a Nexus S experience, and is anyone making noise over it? Probably not, but I hope so soon. I imagine they are working on it, but my thirst is getting bigger...
  16. N

    Root Reduce screens on ICS

    Anyone know if there is a way to reduce the screens or desktop space on the stock ICS launcher? I'd rather not change launchers if I don't have to.
  17. M

    Help MP3 Bookmark link on homescreen doesn't open

    I upgraded to the NS4G from the HTC Hero. I have a Squeezebox Server streaming my music from a server over an MP3 stream. I am able to open the browser and visit the mp3 stream and it prompts me to select the app to use to open the stream. (I have had best results from the app "A Online...
  18. S

    Help icecreamsandwich added big photo-space to all contacts

    I installed ICS on Nexus S. The size of the place-holder for image thumbnails in Contacts seems bigger than before. I don't use photos with my contacts and too much space is dedicated to the images. Fewer contacts can be displayed on screen at a time and the scrolling down through all the...
  19. W

    Help Phone rebooted itself overnight, now stuck in boot loop

    Any ideas? Using stock 2.3.7, never rooted or anything.
  20. A

    Nexus S 4G Rooting Tool! (Windows-only, for now)

    I know there are many rooting scripts and programs out there for various phones, including the NS4G, but I thought I'd take a shot and write my own. It comes with all components (ADB, ClockworkMod recovery, Fastboot, and Superuser) on the latest versions. Download the Nexus S 4G Root Tool...
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    Help Nexus 4g phones use card for wireless carrier?

    I need some help . I bought a used Nexus S 4G and there is no place for a card to put in the back so I can connect to my carrier. This phone is supposed to be unlocked but it says Sprint on the home screen. Did I get screwed? Under the battery there are three sets of numbers a MAC, DEC, HEX...
  22. J

    Tethering still free using 2.3.7

    Apologize if this has been covered, but scanned through the threads & didn't see it mentioned... Recently swapped EVO for NS4G. I've read that Sprint disable the free tethering function on unrooted phones back in july with the 2.3.5 update. My phone is runnign 2.3.7 & appears to still have...
  23. N

    Root phone can't find GPS on miui

    Did I miss something in the release notes about GPS not working in miui? Cause its sure not working for me... I need a little help.
  24. T

    Root Can't connect all devices with wifi tether (SOLVED)

    I'm rooted and using wifi tether. My Dell notebook and Lenovo Notebook connect with no problems. My Kindle Fire, however, will not. My wife's Nexus S 4G also will not connect. Anyone know why this might happen? I tried connecting with my daughter's Samsung Galaxy S and could not connect. The...
  25. R

    USB Mass Storage Device Setting

    I have a Samsung HDTV that I would like have recognize my Nexus S 4g as a USB Mass Storage Device. Is there any way of doing this? I've loaded pics and movies into my phone that I'd like to play on the big screen. I went into settings and turned off the USB Debugging, but nothing popped up...