yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus S General] kibmcz:
The larger is full os install that can install over any rom vs just a update that patches over existing system.

In theory the os install should be safer if the failures were due to patching,
[Nexus S General] marcolem:
I have a I9020a and I succeeded to install 4.0.3. I was on Drew Garen Beta 2 ROM and I updated using the #661 post. The update went well and I had 4.0.3 afterward with all native Gapps.

I don't know if I was lucky or something but it worked for me.
[Nexus S General] the4finger:
Vodafone Australia here and still nothing :-(
[Nexus S General] xenonrider:
Are you sure screenshot doesn't work for you? Remember you must press volume down and power at the same time.
[Nexus S General] kibmcz:
Glad it worked for you too... it was made to be just boot/system to be safe ;). I really should make a dedicated thread for it LOL.
[Nexus S General] Bucci:
OTA i CZ is working and comin since SAT....

littlebit strange for me is "no launcher in landscape mode" "no face unlock" all other things well
[Nexus S General] xenonrider:
Will Google ever post factory images for the Nexus S like they've done for the Galaxy Nexus?

http://code.google.com/android/nexus/images.html
[Nexus S General] kibmcz:
That's what i am wondering as well.
[Nexus S General] usmuck:
on Vodafone Aus as well! But currently use CM9 alpha 11! Will roll back to stock rom to check for OTA update availability!!
[Nexus S General] mastermattie:
I had the same problem. In my case the Market din't work, my contacts disappeared and some account sync couln't be enabled.

I was able to solve it by installing the latest Google Apps.
[Nexus S General] crachel:
response from JBQ on that question:
[Nexus S General] kibmcz:
Hmm installing the older gapps shouldn't fix that.. in past the fix for similar issues was to wipe and start from scratch.
[Nexus S General] pcbroch:
Was on stock 2.3.6 on telus and like you, I used #661. Everything working well.
[Nexus S General] joshzz28:
I agree Face Unlock doesn't work nor does the camera zoom function for some reason but YES getting the screenshot to work is tricky at first but the trick is to press the down volume key and the power key simutaneously and then HOLD that for a second at the most...and then...BOOM screen shot! and it gives you a notification to view your screenshot too!!! Let Me know if it works for you.
[Nexus S General] ha9981:
I am on Nexus S (I9020XXKF1) with the ICS alpha (kernel: 2.6.35.6-g27686a7 koush@Koushik-Lion #11).

How do I update to the google build of ICS? I don't want to stock to ginger and head from there...I read something about flashing the ROM from rom manager (My device is rooted and has it installed).

The first time I used a custom ROM was for the ICS Alpha by Koush. So I don't know much. All I got from going through threads is that you should not flash stock directly. I want to stay rooted, and if possible, not need to backup all data.
[Nexus S General] kibmcz:
Just download and flash http://v19.lscache8.c.android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/google_crespo/ZD3PyN0t.zip (Android 4.0.3/IML74K/XXKI1 Radio/KL1 Bootloader). That will take you direct to the official for your model ICS.
[Nexus S General] KBanause:
I wouldn't recommend flashing an official ROM on top of a custom ROM even if it's the full package without doing a full wipe afterwards. And even if he flashes that packages he will lose root ;)
[Nexus S General] pooley:):
Thanks for the tips ! I had this feature on MIUI (menu+vol up as I remember) nice effect too ! sweeter and sweeter this ICS IMO...
[Nexus S General] kibmcz:
Worst case is he will have to do is wipe so its not major issue.. as per root its as simple as flashing a zip.
[Nexus S General] sroy01:
Hi kibmcz,

I really think you should make a new thread for it to help all those i9020a user who would like to early update to ICS. I myself used it 2 days ago to update my phone (after I must say a lot of reading around the forum to be able to root my phone first and understand how CWM works). Funny thing is that it took almost 5 reboot before I was able to get into the phone. I was getting the splash screen forever...But all is fine now, I even changed the Radio and finally got some uncapped connection goodness!!!

I have a question for you, I see you updated your original file with a couple of new things which seems great. Did you also updated the bootloader because I'm still on the I9020XXKA3. Does the bootloader changes something in the overall feeling of the phone? Should I move to the ICS bootloader?

Thanks to you and all of you who are dedicated to android!

Nexus S on Rogers

GT-I9020A ~ Stock ROM ~ Version 4.0.3/Build IML74K ~ Rooted

Recovery: ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.0

Bootloader: I9020XXKA3

Radio: I9020XXKB3 with build.prop mod

Kernel: 3.0.8-gb55e9ac android-build@apa28 #1
[Nexus S General] ha9981:
That is what I have been reading all over. I want to be on a more stable build of ICS, if the stock is the only one then I guess I should go to stock and then try to gain root access again?

Can I not update to a custom build that is basically exactly the same?

Also which method also updates the baseband, because I think I also prefer to have that up to the most stable build google has determined.

Where should I go to learn what the difference between each method of updating the firmware is. Which one wipes SD card as well, etc..Like I know a lot about iOS and how all in and outs of customizing it. This is so confusing.
[Nexus S General] kibmcz:
I choose to leave out bootloader,radio,recovery since its meant to be lower risk but if you choose to flash the new bootloader its fully safe (it is for download in the dev section). As per its own thread it now has its own (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1399956) :).

Thanks and i'm glad it helped you out :)

The full zip i mentioned will bring you to full latest official google... but due to using a mod rom based on earlier android id say its best to do a data wipe.

Root wise download and flash Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip from http://androidsu.com/superuser/.

Root
[Nexus S General] Fylk:
Am I right in thinking that we STILL don't have a stock OTA for the i9020A?
[Nexus S General] Matridom:
For some people, it would be great, but keep in mind, that by doing this you are forcing the i9020T firmware on the phone. There may be performance issues, intricacies with the modem and a mirad of other minor problems that can crop up. It will also prevent you from receiving future OTA's designed for the i9020a. Google has a reason for separating the code base and providing a different build name (soju vs sojua)

Look at the updates we received due to the search bug if you want proof on the possibilities of these problems (and i suffered with this bug for months on end until it got fixed).

If people want to take the dive, Sure, but make sure full disclosure on what exactly is going on is provided.
[Nexus S General] kibmcz:
I understand your concern but there was reports that i9023 users were being pushed the same zip.. and infact in the nexus s ota zip list it is listed under both i9023 and i9020t.
[Nexus S General] Skillz1318:
I am stock locked/unrooted and the 9020a OTA cannot come soon enough! I have probably force checked-in my phone a million times since Saturday.
[Nexus S General] sroy01:
Hi Matridom,

I understand and agree with what you're saying. We cannot assume that everyone knows the risk of flashing a ROM from a i9020T to a i9020A. I myself think that it is not perfect at the moment and cannot tell if its because I'm using the i9020T ROM or because of the ICS built itself.

I am a noob myself and decided to take a risk to finally root my phone and play around with changing my ROM, radio, bootloader, etc...I would encourage people to do their own research like I did (Yes, IT TAKES TIME!!) and be aware that they're taking a risk when flashing "unofficial" ROM. If you're not sure about all of this, wait for the OTA i9020A, it will be available sometime soon!

Happy ICS!

Nexus S on Rogers

GT-I9020A ~ Stock ROM ~ Version 4.0.3/Build IML74K ~ Rooted

Recovery: ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.3

Bootloader: I9020XXKL1

Radio: I9020XXKB3 with build.prop mod

Kernel: 3.0.8-gb55e9ac android-build@apa28 #1
[Nexus S General] bl@ckadder:
Got the update earlier this afternoon. Factory reset via stock recovery triggered the update.

So far so good!
[Nexus S General] Skillz1318:
What version nexus s are you running?
[Nexus S General] saranyan:
Even the 2.3.6 builds were the same for I9023 and I9020t.

It has always been like that, Even their radios are the same,

But the I9020a version requires a different radio to work on different frequencies. So its a different build.
[Nexus S General] ziggyh4x0r:
I've always been on stock FW, no root and I used this package for upgrade. Everything runs very well except the black screen when going into recovery. (i9023 - 2.3.6 official to 4.0.3)
[Nexus S General] bl@ckadder:
Oops. Forgot to mention it.

I9023
[Nexus S General] Matridom:
both the i9023 and i9020t are sujo devices, identical except for the screen technology. Every OTA update pushed out for these two devices have been interchangeable. The asian version (m200), 4g(d720) and AT&T(i9020a) variants are all different code branches and receive difference OTA updates.
[Nexus S General] jerkwagon:
9023 Is quad band??
[Nexus S General] Matridom:
Correct.

i9020t/i9023

Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Tri-band HSPA: 900, 1700, 2100

i9020a

Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Tri-band HSPA: 850, 1900, 2100

I'm not sure about the other devices.
[Nexus S General] wow_nik:
Are you sure the GSM version is not having 2100 MHz? I am using the i9020A in India, where GSM frequency is 2100 MHz only (per Wikipedia).

Also, continuing to this, if India has 2100 MHz, then putting the i9020T, even WITH ITS RADIO... should work perfectly! Since, per Wikipedia, both i9020T and i9020A have 2100MHz as one of the supported frequencies.

Please correct me if I'm wrong somewhere... and if I'm not wrong, then folks using i9020A in India, can easily update the i9020A using the i9020T file!!! :)
[Nexus S General] saranyan:
People who did that lost network coverage, 9020t radio in 9020a phone doesn't work in India.
[Nexus S General] Matridom:
a bit old, being 2003, but this shows what GSM frequencies you would be using:

http://www.hindu.com/2003/08/22/stories/2003082202881400.htm

So for GSM (voice) you run on the 900 and 1800 mhz frequency.

for HSPA (3g Data) you run on the 2100 mhz frequency only.

So if you where to bring an i9020T model phone, yes it *should* work. flashing a i9020t modem into an i9020a device may or may not work.
[Nexus S General] alzakx:
I have a i9020A and am still waiting for the OTA. I decided no to mess with trying to flash anything not intended for this model. Will keep the WiFi on all the time during these days. I already did CHECKIN a few times.

Some people are complaining that the update brought new bugs: can't send or receive MMS, Google+ instant upload is not working.

Considering the search bug that went unsolved for 8 months or so and then the tethering bug, I'm not surprised.

http://www.mobileinquirer.com/2011/samsung-nexus-s-ice-cream-sandwich-update-problems/
[Nexus S General] rollinncoaster:
4.0.3 - I9020A - Exchange calendar issues

Is there anyone having problems with ICS and the Exchange calendar?

I flashed the full 4.0.3 rom ( ZD3PyN0t.zip ) for the I9020A and used the UCKE1 radio. Everything works, (3G, WiFi, boots fast) but after configuring my exchange account, the Exchange Services process is using an unusual amount of battery and data (see pics).

I narrowed it down to the calendar app as I setup a clean calendar for an exchange (2010) account, and noticed that after a few meetings, no new items show in the phone's calendar. Additionally, WiFi continues to fetch data constantly. Oddly enough, enabling Google calendar sync works without a problem.

Disabling calendar sync for the exchange account solves the battery/data consumption issue, but it is too bad that the calendar functionality is not working as expected.

I have been googling for about two hours on this issue, but it seems that no one has reported this problem.

Anyone experiencing the issue?
[Nexus S General] Gurgen:
WIFI solution

For all who have problems with wifi there is solution that 100% working: There is a temporary solution, "omidkorat" from and-roid.ir found this, ALL CREDITS TO HIM.

1. Root your phone (if not already rooted)

2. Install Root explorer. (ES file explorer with root permission will NOT work)

3. Install SQLite editor.

(both are paid apps, so I can't share them here).

4. Turn off the wifi first, then go to this address from root explorer:/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases

5. Copy ALL the files and paste them in a folder on your sdcard.

6. Open settings.db (it should open with SQlite editor itself, on es file explorer it won't, so that's why you can't use it.)

Select secure. Select and hold on "wifi_country_code" then select "Edit record" or select it>press menu>Edit record.

Change it (whatever it is, it's "ir" for Iran, must be different for other countries) to US.

Press save, it should say saved successfully.

7. Now copy the edited settings.db to it's original place using root explorer, and paste it. The file may disappear the first time, just do it again. All files in that folder may disappear, and that's why you should copy all the files in that folder.

8. Now turn on the wifi. It should work.

This is just a temporary solution, after reboot, you will loose the wifi and you have to repeat step 7 again. And it creates other problems, like language from settings will fc, all options but "turn off" from the power menu will disappear, and maybe more.

Big thanks to omidkorat and m1l4droid for posting it on xda.
[Nexus S General] ekerazha:
When you lock/power off the screen, after the screen off animation, do you also see a flash of the home screen? It's really annoying.
[Nexus S General] Gurgen:
it is kind of retro tv-set feature. made as a fashion as I understood.
[Nexus S General] bl@ckadder:
I don't get it. In all the custom ICS ROMs released earlier, WiFi used to connect instantly after entering the password. With the official ICS update, it's back to Gingerbread speeds, wait a while before it connects.

Why the regression?
[Nexus S General] ToniCipriani:
That one is not for the 9020A, but an OTA for 9020T running older builds than 2.3.6. There is no known official update for 9020A yet.
[Nexus S General] kennymatic:
Where are you having issues or find that it's not perfect? Personally I even found 2.3.6 not perfect and had to try all kinds of things to get the phone to where I wanted it to be. The main issue I have with ICS right now is the auto brightness is overly conservative leaving the screen a much darker than I prefer.
[Nexus S General] rollinncoaster:
I understand... I was just wondering if anyone with a 9020A and running ICS using the 9020T rom was having the same problem...

Thanks for replying..
[Nexus S General] sroy01:
Hey kennymatic,

Still playing around with ICS...overall I think the build is working fine. But the auto-dimmer/brightness doesn't seems to work, i have to adjust it manually. Also I find the battery is running down quite rapidly, although i have not tested properly. As of now, the other things that bugs me are more graphical: search bar which can be disabled but leaves an empty space at the top of the screen which cannot be filled with any thumbnail or widget?!?! Anyway, I can always use custom rom which changes the graphical interface...as times permit.

Nexus S on Rogers

GT-I9020A ~ Stock ROM ~ Version 4.0.3/Build IML74K ~ Rooted

Recovery: ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.3

Bootloader: I9020XXKL1

Radio: I9020XXKB3 with build.prop mod

Kernel: 3.0.8-gb55e9ac android-build@apa28 #1
[Nexus S General] jhalmeida:
I like. also you can turn it off!
[Nexus S General] alexxdj:
Hi guys. Just updated my nexus I9020T to ICS. Everything (root, superuser) seems to work ok except recovery console. When i boot to recovery i see the android figure down with red warning triangle.Then i push vol+ & power and access to Android system recovery<3e> but not the cmw 5.2 that i had before update.

How can i fix that?
[Nexus S General] naphazg:
You'll have to re-flash cwm. Going back to stock you have the stock recovery
[Nexus S General] KBanause:
If you have rooted your phone, rename the file /system/etc/install-recovery.sh before you flash a custom recovery. Otherwise you will lose it again at the next reboot ;)
[Nexus S General] alexxdj:
I am rooted (i was before update) but i cant rename it.

install-recovery.sh cannot be renamed because the file system is read only! I tried with root explorer.

EDIT. Ok i solved. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!! :)
[Nexus S General] kooskoos1814:
Battery life, medium use, ICS official 4.0.3 on i9023 :

I'm satisfied ;-)
[Nexus S General] cslaviero:
Hey guys,

I've just figured out that if you "force checkin" using *#*#2432546#*#* , it also checks on Google servers if your device has an update available. I've just did on my Nexus S (9023A), and it worked :) I'm downloading ICS right now.
[Nexus S General] talltubatom:
Can you elaborate on what forceing a checking does? I did what you said in the dialer and got the notification that my checkin succeded, but no update. on the 9020A
[Nexus S General] bugz213:
Update hasn't been released for 9020a... when it does the checkin *might* help you get it faster.
[Nexus S General] Fylk:
Odd, as my checkin failed. Perhaps this is a good thing?
[Nexus S General] jlaudio27:
Probably means communication with the server got messed up. Just try again.

Wonder what's taking them so long with the i9020a update.
[Nexus S General] Fylk:
I have no idea. My guess is the role out is being staggered for the server's sake.
[Nexus S General] alzakx:
I believe there is no 9023A, the one you talk about must be 9023 for Europe.

The ATT version is 9020A. Maybe you got confused. Can you open the back cover, remove the battery and report back to us what model your phone is? It's written on a sticker behind the battery.

Thanks.
[Nexus S General] kennymatic:
The auto-dimmer works for me but it overall keeps the screen too dim. I found that I had the same problem with stock Gingerbread. I can't really tell about the battery yet. My first reaction would suggest that the battery actually lasts longer but I'm playing with the phone so much more. Will keep an eye on that.
[Nexus S General] Rijkaard14:
For i9023 users with recovery issue:

http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=23065

Star this issue report, so Google takes notice of the problem with the recovery issue on i9023...
[Nexus S General] jlaudio27:
Then they should dedicate servers for different versions of the phone, its not really fair that just because we have a different carrier we have to wait longer. Its a Nexus device, the whole flipping point of it is to get updates 1st!
[Nexus S General] langers1972:
Think you mean http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=23065
[Nexus S General] Max2mus:
ICS OTA is soo great! So better than SDK ports and AOSP Galaxy Nexi ROMs!
[Nexus S General] Rijkaard14:
Thank you thats what I meant :)
[Nexus S General] heinst:
Wait or you could call *#*#checkin#*#* and see what that says
[Nexus S General] cslaviero:
Sorry about that. You are right, my model no. is 9023 :)
[Nexus S General] diegodbm:
I think they're really lazy ... sometimes I think they don't want to push the button...
[Nexus S General] nandihno:
ok i've done the upgrade when it happens..but want to ask a question....for future upgrdes...

I went back to 2.3.6 ..

then unrooted my device..

the question is...

Did i have to unroot my device??

does rooting prevent you from running the upgrade ??

just curious to know
[Nexus S General] xsynth:
Hi guys,

quick question... I just got my OTA about an hr ago (i9023, completely stock, no root, as it came from the shop) and hit the download button.

It proceeded to download and verified (successful).

I then hit the restart & install button, which it started the 10sec countdown.

I then received an email (don't think this affected it but never know), and the countdown stopped, the OTA update screen disappeared and changed back to the 'your system is up to date' screen.

I left it there for a while to see if it would restart, which it didn't, so I manually restarted the phone and it just booted back into 2.3.6. Now when I go to system updates screen it still says up to date, and the manual checkin code succeeds but not update is brought back in.

Anyone know how I can get it to install?
[Nexus S General] McDown:
+1

I also want to know if unroot needed
[Nexus S General] joshzz28:
Hey guys i saw a video on youtbe of a nexus with ics and the homescreen rotated but this doesnt happen with my ics update that i got thru here which was the t-mobile update...any answers to this one?

P.s i haev gone into setting and have checked for the auto rotate screen option being selected but still no luck!!!
[Nexus S General] KBanause:
You could try Nova Launcher

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1389071

Greetings,

KBanause
[Nexus S General] KBanause:
No, you don't need to unroot your phone. But you will lose root during the update process.

Greetings,

KBanause
[Nexus S General] inkognito.bgd:
3 hours before I got ICS MR1 (128MB), Country: Serbia. The first experience is positive, free memory on the average 60-100MB, camera works great :) but no continuous focus :(. Everything is somehow better, more modern ...

;)

update : i9023
[Nexus S General] il_pasqui:
First day with ICS...

it seems much more battery consuming than 2.3, but everything is smooth...

I reaaly couldn't find a working 3g/data toogle, APNdroid and widgetsoid are constantly crashing....oh well...
[Nexus S General] joshzz28:
thanks for that KBanause also why doesnt the nexus S camera support zoom like the galaxy nexus :-/ also is the fact that the homescreen doesn't rotate a usual thing with the ics update or is it just my device?
[Nexus S General] nandihno:
thanks ..

i though that will be the case...

but i guess you surely need to be on a stock rom good ;)
[Nexus S General] usmuck:
Hi guys,

I did a manual upgrade on to i9023 (vodafone AU). I am trying to get root access, but the screen goes blank when i try to get to recovery mode. Here is what happens,

*can get into fast boot mode

*when i choose recovery option following screen pops up

-- google with an unlocked lock for few seconds

-- big green android standing up with the stomach open and some blue stuff in it(for may be few milliseconds)

-- big green android lying on the back with the stomach open and a red triangle with exclamation mark (for may be few milliseconds)

-- screen goes blank with the control buttons lit up

* after pressing the volume up + power button and just power button (random) the phone boots to normal mode.

Any one familiar with this??

cheers
[Nexus S General] langers1972:
Yes, loads of people. It's an issue with SLCD backlight by the look of things:

http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=23065

Make sure you star the issue to get it fixed ASAP
[Nexus S General] ChocSoldier:
A lot of people are having the same problem... (at least I assume that's what they mean when they say recovery problems), I've got it myself. You can use CWM as an alternative if you want to.

~Edit, looks like I was late to reply :P Didn't know about the backlight bug, that's interesting.
[Nexus S General] bmett:
God all of you stop whining, that's what you get for buying a cdma handset. Its legacy hardware and has a different radio and guts. Eat it or switch providers from sprint. GSM is the global standard and I doubt the small segment who says they will walk away from android would actually do so.

Go spend a billion freaking dollars on the iPhone if you have a problem.

I downgraded back to gingerbread. I love ics but not the battery drain. The android OS process never acted up on me until ics and when I have it on it is a tie between that and my display eating the battery with both at 50%
[Nexus S General] usmuck:
Thanks mate!!!!

Shining a flash light seems to help for time being!!