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    Root OTA ICS Update with Root - Won't Install HELP!

    My gf's dad has the NexusS 4G. I unlocked the bootloader and rooted it for him. He is running the 2.3.7 Gingerbread software. He has been prompted to install the ICS update, but everytime it gets 25% done, the update fails. I heard this is due to the root access. Can someone help me figure...
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    Help Strange text messages at 5 minute intervals

    So I've been having this problem recently where I get these extremely strange text messages being sent to my phone. They have no sender associated with them, and just look like a bunch of gibberish. Here is a screenshot: So it turns out that I cannot post images or links, but hopefully one of...
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    Root [DEV][WIP][PORT][4.1] Android 4.1 Jelly Bean JRN84D [6.30.12]

    My Original XDA Post: [DEV][WIP][PORT][4.1] Android 4.1 Jelly Bean JRN84D [6.30.12] - xda-developers Hey guys, Im going to attempt to port Android 4.1 Jelly Bean from DaXmax's base and will try to show you the progress I make + photo's etc just to keep you updated. How am I doing this? -Use...
  4. Zinja

    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Nexus S 4G

    I was HOPING someone had hacked out a version last night. I'll be waiting for the latest 4.1 ROM! Mwahahahahahaha! :smokingsomb:
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    Root Cant Write or Erase USB Storage

    So if you guys want my tragic story in detail, here it is : So I messed up my phone. - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com To quickly summarize and let you guys know where I am at now, I cant restore my phone to stock, it stays stuck on the google boot screen and the only way I can start it...
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    Help Flashing Gear Icon / Crashing Apps

    About two or three weeks ago, I started getting a flashing icon in the corner of my screen every time I turn on the screen. It flashes a few times and then disappears. I've tried google for answers, but everybody else simply describes the REPLACEMENT of app icons. This is actually behind the app...
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    Help Using Nexus on Sprint Prepaid

    A friend of mine has a Nexus S on Sprint and, for various reasons, they're terminating his family's service on Spring. He already owns the Nexus S and is considering using a Prepaid plan. I know Virgin Mobile and Boost both use Sprint's towers which means the phone's on those services can use...
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    Help Rebooting into Recovery

    My phone (Nexus S 4G on ICS) has suddenly developed stability issues and I am trying to diagnose it. One odd symptom is that some time when it forces a reboot it is rebooting itself into recovery - is that something that is tied to a specific cause? The other consistent symptom is force...
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    Help Problem with lost videos

    I am having problems with downloading videos to my pc with USB. I was able to establish on the PC an E: Drive letter indicating my Nexus S 4G and I moved (not copied) all of my pics and videos over in one fell swoop to the PC. The result was that all of the video files from the Android (showing...
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    Return my Phone to Stock?

    Long story short... my friend rooted my phone so I could use Wi Fi tether. It started acting up so I started installing different roms. I eventually got Angry at the malfunctioning and used a method to UNROOT. From then on my phone just stayed stuck on the Google Screen with a lock at the...
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    Root How to go back to Stock Gingerbread?

    It seems to work better on my phone before the ICS. How do I go back to the original OS?
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    Help with Nexus S 4G general questions and rooting/applying roms

    Hello all, I've had the EVO 4G for about 1 year and as of recently I have dropped it and cracked the screen. So I figured its about time to upgrade to something new. I have set my eyes upon a Nexus S 4G. It's used but I can get into it for about $80. So, I figure it's a good deal right...
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    Root Help with Nexus S 4G general questions and rooting/applying roms

    Hello all, I've had the EVO 4G for about 1 year and as of recently I have dropped it and cracked the screen. So I figured its about time to upgrade to something new. I have set my eyes upon a Nexus S 4G. It's used but I can get into it for about $80. So, I figure it's a good deal right, what...
  14. Zinja

    Nexus S 4g on Sprint

    Downloaded several Cyanogen updates and am getting a Status 7 error when flashing. I've also done Paranoid Android rom, and two version of Cyanogen which are revealing the same flash error. I've read suggestions that I have the wrong mod, so I'm going to attempt a Nexus S update and not a 4g...
  15. SurrealOne

    Good Bye NXS4G

    I just wanted to say good bye to my loved Nexus S 4G It was great while is lasted you had a great camera and the reception was always spot on when I needed you. I will miss you! It's not you it's me... I just need my space... like a 4.8 inch screen that the GS3 has and the 1080P video that it...
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    Help Unable to upload images via MMS/Email/Plume etc

    I have a Nexus S 4G, ICS, with Sprint. Beginning this weekend I am unable to upload an image at all. I cannot mms it, I can not email it, I can not upload to my twitter client plume, etc. When I tried to send a picture via MMS, it just says 'SENDING' and never sends. I can receive them. I...
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    Help Keeps force closing everything

    Ever since I updated to ICS my nexus has been "buggy". :mad: But now out of nowhere everything starts force closing. It started with gmail force closing then every other app started (even the ones that can't be uninstalled). I don't have a lot of downloaded apps btw. Then this started...
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    Need help with root access after ota update

    I already rooted my phone and everything was working good ,but recently I updated my nexus s 4g ota to ics Android version 4.0.4.Now i can not gain root access or update my su binary . Can anyone help me out or have any ideas to fix this problem . Thank you
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    Looking for a little help with a problem. (Navigation)

    Hi guys im currently running android 4.0.4, Kernel Matr1x v19.5, Codname android 2-041212, and I noticed I no longer have my google apps which I can care less about honestly. But I really liked my navigation, how can I get that app back? On the Nexus S hacks site in his video review of the rom...
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    Nexus S 4G FAQ's

    This is a work in progress and, as such, if you feel that there is anything that needs adding, please PM a guide or start a thread in Private Chat With Staff with your suggestions. Many thanks :) 1. General Android phone FAQ's? 2. How can I improve my battery life? 3. Are there any Nexus S 4G...
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    Help MHL HDMI Will not work on phone - Help?

    Hi everyone - first post, and could really use some help. Note I did search the forums, but nothing even close to a solution... I have had my Galaxy Nexus S 4G (Sprint) for a few months, and it is great. I finally received the update to Ice Cream Sandwich, and am loving it. A buddy of mine...
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    Hot spot charges

    I rarely use it, but I do find the hotspot is a nice extra when I want a larger screen. I log onto the hotspot with the password provided. Is Sprint charging me? I didn't notice a charge on my bill then I thought is it because I'm allowed a set amount of data? On my last phone Evo 3d the only...
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    Black mark on screen when i take pics?!?

    When I go into the camera app to take a pic there is a little black mark. I have the stock camera app plus camera 360 and the mark shows up in both apps. It is there when looking thru the viewfinder and also shows up on the picture. I have only had this NS4G for a month and I've never dropped it...
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    Nexus S signal reception not very good

    I just thought I would report my results comparing the Sprint Nexus S 4G signal reception to the Sprint Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G. I loved everything about the NS4G (especially the size, fits perfect in my pocket) but I hated the data connectivity speeds and signal reception. I got my NS4G July...
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    Am I the only one with all kinds of problems after ICS update?

    Since ICS I have had all kinds of problems. First I noticed that my bluetooth just doesnt sound good in my car any more. Also since ICS I have to do a battery pull every day or 2 because my phone is locking up and/or unresponsive. Sometimes it jsut starts bouncing between apps and/or screens...
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