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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackHawkA4:
I was thinking about this earlier myself; but, seeing as I tried most of them I knew the answer. To me at least.

I currently just use the stock browser. As much as it bugs me. They need a serious overhaul on this thing. I want Chrome FOR phone. I fee like that team could do a better job at building a browser. Not sure why they haven't.

Anyways. I use stock because it's stock; and, if I'm not 100% happy with another browser I don't keep it because I hate having 2 apps installed that do the same thing. Just the way I am.

Dolphin is my favorite UI. Gestures are cool. The tab interface is better, etc. But, like mentioned above it's really just like the stock browser skinned. However, you don't have to type in about:debug to change to desktop rendering for sites without links on the bottom. Button built it.

Skyfire: I wasn't thrilled with the UI but did like how the Desktop/Android rendering button was right there on top. Again, just like the stock browser though.

Firefox is atrocious.

Opera is by far THE best alternative as far as web experience goes. However, I despise how it doesn't render certain websites "correctly". For example Google and Facebook. It has that "old" look to it. Basic if you will. However, it does load desktop pages a lot faster than the stock browser. So it's not bad if you don't mind waiting a LITTLE loger for the desktop site. In comparison it will load a desktop site ALMOST as fast as the stock browser loads a mobile site. Depending on what;s going on - on the site. But it's very fast and snappy. The way the stock browser should be.

So bottom line if your going to chose a browser other than Opera (if your happy the way it renders) the only advantage the other browsers have are features, plug-ins, ui, etc. The web experience will be the same.

Edit: I was messing with Opera again after reading this. I love how when you click on something (we'll use a link here) that's close to another item: it will highlight both to indicate you pressed both of them and it wasn't sure which one your big finger hit, lol. Instead of "guessing" like the other browsers.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irishrally:
What's your preference between Opera and Opera Mini?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackHawkA4:
I always go for the "bigger one" mini is always a lighter app. Smaller. Missing features from the "Regular" one. Correct me if I'm wrong; but, doesn't Opera mini not support flash where the regular one does?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwielunski:
If you check "Turbo" in Opera Mobile it will use the server compression stuff just like Opera mini. Then if something doesn't look right you can long press on it to "load image in full quality" or something like that. Basically Mobile gives you all the capabilities of Mini + more, since space is not really an issue with this phone you should just use Mobile.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bravo04:
i would recommend for opera..

but one thing i dont like is while you using opera, and switch to another app or just back to home sceen, the internet connection then lost.. so you must loading or refresh it again..
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Drzfr3shboialex:
how about soon to be Google Chrome :)

http://androidandme.com/2011/10/news/google-chrome-is-finally-coming-to-an-android-device-near-you/
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kemsiro:
wait for chrome. it's coming in october
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thiagodark:
Wow, that is a great great news...

Cant wait for it..
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ericshmerick:
Careful using Dolphin or other browsers that may have a user string that looks like a desktop.

If you have grandfathered unlimited data on AT&T, this string will flag you for tethering and you will get a nasty text warning that you need to change your plan (thus losing unlimited data). I personally just use the stock Android browser 100% of the time due to concern that I'll lose my grandfathered data. Especially since AT&T will yank your data even though you aren't really tethering...and it's gone forever.

Just a thought.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nixhead:
Thanks all for that healthy, fruitful discussion.

I have tried both Stock and Miren.

Initially Stock was acting good but then it started hanging. Miren also left unimpressed.

Now I am on Dolphin, it seems to be good. Let us see!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwielunski:
I think if the stock browser starts to slow down, if you clear the cache it will improve.

(I did not stick with Firefox, for the record.)
[HTC Sensation] ajp900:
hi peeps first post here and hopefully more to come. just got my hands on the sensation very happy with the handset overall but i have a weird (fault bug) with the ring volume basicly the phone rings if i move the phone pick it up or turn it over the ring volume completly goes this happens on either stock ringtones or mp3s added by my self. I have been in to settings sound then unticked (quite ring on pick up) it makes no difference at all ticked or unticked still does the same ive turned the phone off removed battery still the same im missing quite afew calls.

anyone suffering the same or anyone got any fixes thanks. :)
[Windows Phone 7 General] Peew971:
I loved this function on my Zune HD, also works fine on my PC. Two questions:

a) Do you manage to create a Smart DJ Mix from your phone?

b) What do you make of this function in general?
[Windows Phone 7 General] george232:
Doesn't work on my Omnia 7 in Germany, sadly. Does it work for anyone without a Zune Pass?
[Windows Phone 7 General] Purple11:
You can try checking off 'pick music from mp' in setting and than try smart dj.. maybe than it will pick only from ur collection.. but wont that be like playing music on a shuffle mode..? cos than their is noone telling it to be 'smart' and pick music with similar tastes.. thats where data connectivity and zunepass thing comes in..
[Windows Phone 7 General] Pravind:
I have a Zune pass in the UK and when I do smart DJ on my pc it just picks tracks from my collection

edit didnt even know it was meant to pick from zune content as well, a little bit of googling and in the uk it will only show non collection content if you start the smart dj off from inside marketplace

UK people get ripped off, no 10 free tracks and no proper smart dj by the sounds of it
[Windows Phone 7 General] Peew971:
I've never had a Zune Pass and on my Zune HD I could use Smart DJ just fine, it would work within my own collection. On my phone it doesn't work at all. Zune Support on twitter told me I had to make the mix on my PC first then sync it with my phone. Either he was talking out of his butt or this is a totally stupid move by Microsoft.
[Windows Phone 7 General] adesonic:
Have you made sure you have gone to settings--->applications---->music and video checked "use music from marketplace" when using smart DJ.

All working fine for me - some of th choices it comes up with are a little esoteric, but hey............UK HD7 (I have a Zune Pass)
[Windows Phone 7 General] george232:
God, that's stupid. I bet it won't even update the playlist on the phone in realtime, e.g. I dislike a song on my phone and it isn't removed from my playlist without syncing again.
[Windows Phone 7 General] elcapo24682:
no problems of any sort with smartDJ on my arrive and I've been using it since the first mango beta but then again I also have a Zune pass but there is an option that can be unchecked from picking music from the marketplace.
[Windows Phone 7 General] weepatc:
No problems here. Works fine on UK HD7 with Zune pass. Also found out something I didn't know. When playing the tracks if you tap the name of the track below the album cover it shows the playlist that has been chosen for you & this can also be saved. Neat feature.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Peew971:
I'm talking about using it without a Zune Pass which again, I could do on my Zune HD (and can still do on my PC). Has anyone tried that on their WP?
[Windows Phone 7 General] george232:
I recognized that the artist artwork/background is gone from my phone too with Mango. I have smart dj and artwork in Zune on my notebook, but nothing on my phone anymore, nada. And I think there were biographies in the player too?

What the hell, why do they disable features? I can't even buy a Zune Pass in Germany...
[Windows Phone 7 General] farooknaji:
Same problem here and I'm in the UK and have the Zune Pass 14-day trial. I didn't have a phone before Mango so can't comment on functionality before the update.
[General Topics] XistancE323:
I have the Telus SGH-T959P and I've been in the Fascinate, the Galaxy S 4G and nothing seems to work. Which forum do I belong in :)?
[General Topics] killall:
Vibrant 4G ??
[General Topics] Usualsuspect182:
What the previous poster said, but you might want to google that model number for future reference. :P
[General Topics] qw_haoyun:
google it，you may find
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
EDIT: This has been discontinued and downloads removed

Just after getting the 2.3.6 ota on my USA import Nexus i9020a I decided to try the Google Wallet files from the NS4G 2.3.7.... They worked. I even could add the prepaid 10$ card and i'm on SaskTel in Canada :).

Attached is a flashable zip that should work on all i902x models (i can't test it since i'm in Canada).

Install Method: Unsigned, must flash through ClockworkMod Recovery.

Compatibility: i9020A/i9020T/i9023 (2.3.6)

Other Roms: It may work on roms other than the 2.3.6 ota but if it doesn't just remove the files listed below via ADB.

/System/Shopper.apk
/System/Wallet.apk
/Lib/libshopperimageutils-3.so
/Lib/libshoppervorbisencoder-2.so
/Lib/libshopperzxingutils-4.so

Note: Credit goes to YourMainDude for the files i used in the Nfc fix :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kassemja:
Working on T-Mobile nexus here in Australia. Received 10 dollar gift card.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tenhi:
Why not? There are many places there in Canada that support Master card paypass system. It should work...

http://www.google.com/wallet/where-it-works.html
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jungbum:
Confirmed not working. Force closes upon boot and when opening the Wallet app i9020T T-Mobile GSM, CM7.1 Nightly 210, TEUV LOS simms22 Edition
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Interesting... i thought the ones here were only the rfid ones. I guess some testing to do lol.

The fun part is once the 10$ is gone its dead... no credit card LOL.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
It seems to rely on core libraries that only exist in the Nexus S 2.3.6 & 2.3.7 builds. CM may lack them.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jungbum:
Nightly 210 is 2.3.7 (GWK74) build though.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Ah.. Good to know CM is going past 2.3.4. I'm thinking its a library that's exclusive to the builds for the Nexus S models (eg. something that isn't in public code yet).
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tenhi:
You should try, but don't forget to bring cash, just in case :P... And maybe google will provide some other way to add funds to prepaid card, we'll see..
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jungbum:
This is the message I'm receiving. Is it just Wallet app that's force closing, or is 'nfcrel' different element that has to do with security?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Definitely will try some time... got the locator app installed now LOL.

Try launching the app with DDMS open to see what exactly fails. Be sure to post the log chunk from the crash ( I cant do much about it but at least we will know why its not working.

It could be a security module that's not in AOSP yea.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] vennstrom:
Just pushed it to the phone, working on China-Mobile here in China, even got the USD10 Google Pre-paid card. Just dunno where to use it here.

Stock 2.3.6 Rooted
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tenhi:
Can't add prepaid card :(. Just stuck on "Adding card...". Maybe I should try with T-mobile sim...

I'm using I9020T EUR...

Edit: Did you use mobile data or wifi to activate prepaid card?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] vennstrom:
I used wifi, market enabler on (not that it matters) but who knows...took a bit time when adding the card but eventually it went through
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
3G Data with no tricks and it just worked.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] lilnev:
Another confirmation doesn't work on CM7 nightly 2.3.7 210.

Force close.

How do I remove this properly from my phone?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Just remove the files via adb.

Here are the files:

/System/Shopper.apk

/System/Wallet.apk

/Lib/libshopperimageutils-3.so

/Lib/libshoppervorbisencoder-2.so

/Lib/libshopperzxingutils-4.so
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] lilnev:
I wish this would work on the CM nightlies.. the cantine at work uses paypass, i could pay for lunch every day !
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droidance:
Would love to see work on CM7 Nightly and Kang. Please :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
In looking at the NS4G 2.3.7 update i noticed the nfc libs were updated. I got a crazy idea for cm nightly users... try the nfc libs from the NS4G 2.3.7.

The updated files are:

\system\lib\libnfc.so
\system\lib\libnfc_jni.so

Report back on how it works :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
For Sprint Nexus S 4G users it is installable from Android market so they will get it right away but I will try to get it working on my i9020A soon after my OTA to ICS.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] pinkmillk:
works like a champ!

hey, thanks man. this works perfect!

got the free $10 card, flawlessly on first try over wifi (didn't try 3g).

t-mobile usa, I9020X, rooted, stock rom.:D
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] shaunco:
This worked like a charm on a Galaxy Nexus (I9250) on AT&T. Free credit and all.

Although, I manually copied the files using ADB and RootExplorer, since I don't have clockworkmod installed.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Great to hear... so the launch time Galaxy Nexus has 850/1900 3g?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] shaunco:
I purchased an unlocked 5-band SIM based Galaxy Nexus from Expansys... It seems to have been imported from the UK, as the power adapter is European. The Verizon model uses different bands.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
OK that means the hsdpa model is a global phone :)... i had some doubts that expansys.ca was right on that but you have confirmed its really a global phone :).

Thanks.. anyway can we get a screenshot of Gwallet from the Galaxy Nexus?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jay419:
problems!

How do I remove those files via adb? I haven't used it much and the app didn't work after installing it and I used the uninstall zip but now everytime I turn it on it still says it is updating and optimizing apps and I don't want to see that anymore. Can I please have some help?!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
On the first post there is a uninstall zip attached to make things easier... or you could delete those files via adb. Either or your choice.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] SS2006:
is there a non rooted APK install for the nexus S yet

as there is for the Galaxy Nexus recenlty
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Well not sure since all newer versions do hardware checks and they had to do mods and such to make it pass. You may be able to pull the main wallet apk from my download and try to see if it works... about all i can think of.

Edit: I was able to get a apk that doesn't crash but sadly does country/carrier/ hardware check.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Naa Laa:
Can you please post the apk?

Thanks!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
It will only work on nexus s 4g for sprint sadly... need to find link again.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] tlangan:
Nexus S I9020A 2.3.6 rooted GW works in Canada

I wanted Google Wallet. I read all the stuff. Most recent recommendations were to install using the .apk onto a 4.0.2 ROM, etc. Tried many things, nothing worked.

Finally I put my phone back to 2.3.6. Installed the NFC_FIX.zip, GoogleWallet_uninstall.zip, and GoogleWallet.zip.

Works beauty! Just bought a coffee and muffin at McDonalds compliments of free $10 Google payment card.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jark99:
Will this work on ice?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
It seems that GWallet may be enabled on AT&T and Verizion... i was able to download it using market enabler set to att.

I had to use chrome to phone to view it in market tho..

Hope this helps those on att and vzw.

Sent from my Kustom Ginger powered Nextbook Premium 7
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] koconborz:
Thanks!

It's working in Hungary - Nexus S i9023 2.3.6
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Skillz1318:
Does phone need to be rooted or unlocked? I'm on 9020a stock 2.3.6.

Also do you just go into recovery and update from zip?

Thanks!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Would need to be rooted to use it sorry. Either methods of installing (ADB push or flashing zip via ClockworkMod Recovery) needs root/unlocked bootloader.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jark99:
Im in canada. I9020a. So i flash this then delete files? How do i do it thorough terminal emulator on phone?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Added uninstall recovery zip... This should make it easier.

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=736927&d=1317485609
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droidance:
The files are named

\system\lib\libnfc.so.p

\system\lib\libnfc_jni.so.p

(.p extension in the back of each file)

I removed .p from those two files, deleted the existing files, replaced with the above two and it froze at Google logo. Had to reflash the ROM. Is this the correct way or can you post the working files?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
The files had to come from full deodexed rom not the patch files. Anyway added a cm variant that includes them.

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=736937&d=1317486083

No guarantees on it.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Set up went fine - it does say that citi is currently unavailable if I try to add a citi card, prepaid set up though just fine. Has anyone set up a citi card successfully? Has anyone paid with this yet?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tenhi:
It seems that i'm the only one unable to add prepaid card. It has to be problem with my IMEI. I have generic one :(...
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Were you a victim of the efs damaging rom flashes? eg. the bad release of Nexus Sense 0.3
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tenhi:
Never flashed Nexus Sense, but yes, i have that problem for a few months now, and never found out what caused it. It could be possible that Wallet is checking IMEI while trying to add card to avoid having multiple cards per user/device...
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droidance:
Still force closes :(
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Was worth a shot... so its not updated nfc libs.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] p00kienrayray:
Works like a charm on my i9020a. Plus got the $10 gift card.

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droidance:
I tried replacing some files from extracted ROM, but it either gave me FC or freeze at Google logo. Hmm...
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] mapin0518:
Cool thanks!! It works on i9020T (T-mobile USA) stock ROM, I just flashed it and no problems. Got my free $10 prepaid card.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
We need to study the NS4G delta update to see what other libs were updated. One of them is key to making it work on CM nightly.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] matt2053:
Why does it need root?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Only way to get write access to the system. Non rooted is read only file system.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
You don't need root - you need to be unlocked with a custom recovery, nothing more. If you want to remount /system once the OS is loaded you need root, but working inside of a custom recovery having root access via the su binary has no relevance.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] matt2053:
That's more like it thanks.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
But if bootloader is locked he would have to setup phone from scratch. My basis was based on it being locked bootloader.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] apreichner:
Keep in mind the files that are being patched in the update with the .p extension, these are not full files. So renaming them and pushing is not going to work. Compare file sizes with real libs and the patches. These just patch the files, not replace them. So what you need to do is find a full 2.3.7 ROM PeterAlfonso has a couple on his webiste. Use those libs.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Yep i know... i had pulled the libs from a deodxed full NS4G 2.3.7 zip in my test build i briefly had up.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droidance:
Would this work? It seems to work for NS4G CM7 Nightly

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18043151&postcount=2522

http://www.multiupload.com/BG45ORBLNW
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Since that's a full rom for NS4G would need to find what files were needed to make it work standalone of that build but a good starting point.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droidance:
There is a flashable zip (only Wallet) below - multiupload link I posted and now I can open the Wallet app.

http://www.multiupload.com/BG45ORBLNW
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Interesting... it seems due to the security stuff it may never be on non stock roms. I kinda half expected that but that shot kinda confirms it.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droidance:
But CM7 for NS4G is non-stock ROM too right?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Yep it is... if you get the test-key error im sure a cm build on NS4G would too. There has to be something else to that special build.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] matt2053:
I posted this in another thread. Nit sure if its relevant.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tenhi:
Anyone else with faulty IMEI tried to add prepaid card? Is it working for you?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Hmm that sounds like a good theory.. but why does it run on the the GRK39F build then?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] matt2053:
Well W is not wallet I guess. At least one Honeycomb build was built from this W branch too.

I want to know what these stand for :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] HWOW:
It's not working on 2.3.4
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] fangorious:
I was able to install, regsiter, and add the prepaid card with the free $10 on my T-Mobile USA Nexus. The notification event for the prepaid card registering didn't go away, however, until I hit the Clear button. Tapping the event and going into the Wallet app didn't clear the notification. I haven't been out yet since getting it setup so I don't know if it works.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Yep relies on something added in the 2.3.6 ota update. You will need to do the update.

Since you are on a i9020A i got a pre-rooted 2.3.6 already made that i use on my own.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7812800/Root-GRK39F-I9020a-unsigned.zip
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] HWOW:
My phone is already rooted. Will it still work? And does this break tethering?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Yep tethering and all works on GRK39F... its main bugfix was the tethering one. Just flash my rooted stock via CWM and you are on latest :).

Of course id do backup just in case.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] apreichner:
Its the way the keys are signed. Your GoogleWallet apk is signed with private keys from Google. The keys have to match, so the solution for custom ROMs is to sign both with the same key. The easy route would be test-keys as this is how ROMs are signed now, but with Google Wallet managing money, I think it may be more prudent for rom devs to sign both with private keys.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tweakyth13f:
Just flashed my i9020A on AT&T with this 2.3.6 just fine, than used the Wallet link from the start of the thread.

Activated and working Google Wallet, even got the $10. Just need to test it somewhere
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Try using this to find places to use it... http://www.google.com/wallet/where-it-works.html
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Tweakyth13f:
Ya I am going to stop by the gas station where my Mastercard with paypass works, so I will test it there in a few hours, will post results when I test it
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] kibmcz:
Great look forward to the results :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droidance:
So tempted to go back to the stock ROM but I will lose so many features from CM7 :(

Ahhh.......the agony. lol.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] matt2053:
I can verify it is working flawlessly on T-Mobile i9020T on stock, unrooted 2.3.6 GRK39F