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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SicMe:
I had the Rent A Razr and it ran smooth on stock with many apps running and still had about 450mb of free RAM free. Half the apps on my GNex and at about 300 remaining. Does ICS use more ram than the older systems?

System specs says:

711688kb total

61236 free

151804 inactive

Can someone clarify this a bit more? Just did some math, that's correct. :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidstyle:
I dont have a gnex but on my fascinate, ICS 4.0 uses alot more RAM then 2.3.7 GB does.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruvy01:
would also like to know this... looks like we have 600 to 700mb memory... very odd
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
300mb or so is reserved for the system.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SicMe:
That sounds about right. I guess it does use more ram than Gingerbread.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aspudgun:
RAM not being used is ram wasted. Really shouldn't worry about how much is being used tbh, only when there is no available ram there is a problem. ICS manages its ram fine and there should never be problems with too little ram. Wouldn't worry yourself over it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Arrio:
Those missing ram are dedicated to the GPU. Though in cyanogenmod, they modified it so that the GPU will only take what it needs.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Chris13002:
Getting AT&T software update for my Galaxy S II i-777. Approximately a 20 Mb update...

2.3.6, any major additions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] axis01:
There's already a thread or 12 on this. Look in the Q&A section.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stianjaco:
I thinking about rooting my new phone, but I'm a bit scared :D So I have a few questions I was wondering about.

I have the Nordic GSM version (Norway). -Will it root?

Is the orginal ROM (for my version) out there to download, so that I can flash

it back to stock?

Does anyone know when google is going to push out 4.0.3?

If and when i root, how do i remove the search bar in top and still be able to use that space?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mark manning:
1. Yes

2. Yes

3. Soon, probably starting now

4. Read the op of the rom you are flashing

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
Yes, but you'll need to unlock the bootloader first, which will wipe your phone. Just so you know :)

I'm not sure which version you have, but the Google factory images (yakju) are available. These should work on your phone (there's a thread about versions on here), even if different from your original, and these are the ones that Google officially supports and sends updates to.

Only Google knows.

Don't think you can. You'll need a custom ROM or launcher for that. It can be removed, but you can't use the space. Someone will correct me, I'm sure, if this has changed recently :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EddyOS:
Custom launcher, and you can use the space
[Dell Streak 7] xlancealotx:
Been out of the loop a while as my streak was borrowed for a few months. It's finally back in my hands, and it's been months so don't remember what method I used, but it is rooted, and not even sure what ROM it's running;

About shows android 3.2

with a kernel of 2.6.36.3 cbbuild@qthbuildpc-13 #1

I remember video drivers for some apps were kinda crappy, but I am guessing updated ROM's are a bit better. So I have a new windows 7 here and ready.

I figure CWM mod first, looking here (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1334487) it states "Stock 5xx based rom [Honeystreak before r7 is not supported!]" but I don't think I have that.

There is nothing valuable on the device, I have NVflash but think I used that for the gtab, so the question comes down to;

1. What is the newest (or most reccomended ROM for the streak 7)

2. What is the preferred method for installing

I am pretty good when it comes to following how-to's, but so far behind, don't want to break stuff, so rather ask 1st vs break stuff!

Thanks
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tohno:
hi all , i bricked my w8 and i send it to service the other day ...my phone got hardbricked and i cant find a solution ..so i asked my dad to send to to a repairman, at 1st the man said its a simple problem and can be fix in a day or two , so 2 days has passed and i asked my dad is my w8 fixed? my dad said the foreman has overlook and the problem is more severe ...so i got a little scare and i heard of this method called JTAG ..and i am just wondering does all repairman knows JTAG? i saw a vid and it looks dam hard. ..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujH_IpsskLg

so heres the details

model:w8

reason for brick:unlocking bootloader

phone age : 3weeks
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
As you can see in the video you linked in your post, or in the link I posted in the "bootloader unlock warning" thread, it requires ...

a) ... specialized hardware (RIFF Box + JTAG Interface or Qualcomm Resurrection Cable)

b) ... a solid knowledge about getting the hardware and related software to good use

In theory any trained service monkey should be able to do the trick, given the repair shop has the hardware to accomplish the job. A authorized SE service center has the required hardware, and trained technicians, for sure.

Anyhow ... to point the finger at the "unlock warning" thread ... now, once you get your phone back READ THE MANUFACTURING CODE of your phone CLOSELY and do NOT attempt to unlock the bootloader again if the phone is within the critical range.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tohno:
oh..so most repairman knows how to repair a bricked phone yes ? =) ..but still if i am right it will not be covered by my warranty? and how much will it cost?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joe200:
warranty = no because the warranty sealed has been broken

cost? ask the repairman LOL

cause i'm curious too about se center cost and repair man cost..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tohno:
i think i might be able to trick the repairman saying that i was trying to update my software then this happened =) hehe
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joe200:
is this a repairman or se center?

Why would you trick the repair man since it will not reduce the cost (i think)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tohno:
erm..it's a retailer at a mall my dad bought the phone from...and if the retailer knows my phone is still under warranty wont the repair be free?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joe200:
ah.. i thought it was random repair man..

and (if) you have to pay for the service please update here how much is the cost.

just in case someone hard brick their phone..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tohno:
kk sure ..but i found this website

http://www.sony.com.my/subtype/servicecharges/asset/230762

it says that SE phones repairs will cosr about RM 40 ..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dheny Brightside:
Hey tohto, ur phone work again??

I wanna know?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] timenudge:
Absolutely love my Nexus but I'm having issues where the phone will power off all of a sudden. Its not a gradual power down, but an instant off. The two operations I've noticed it happening on are browsing with the stock browser and texting with the stock text application.

I was hoping that this was a hardware issue on my first phone, but I returned that and now am experiencing something similar on my second one.

Anyone else out there having issues with their Nexus powering off?

Android version 4.0.2

Kernel version 3.0.8-gaaa2611
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SicMe:
Same thing here, on the browser ready to purchase some car parts after entering all my info then shut off. I was disappointed. But do realize ICS is new and still has bugs...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrBig0:
I'm having a similar issue with AHD Ultimate 2.1.1. It happens usually when using the Market app.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fillyo:
I have had two random reboots, one while browsing. I am not discouraged as I expect timely updates with this phone.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CrackDaddy:
Hi all, I'm having a problem trying to update to ICS!

Here's my phones details before I explain:

1: Samsung Google Nexus S GT-I9020/GSM

2:Running NSCollab 1.0.60

3: Baseband=I9020XXKB1

4: Franco Kernel 2.6.35

First off I'm not sure if my phone can house the ICS update because I'm not 100% sure of my model (checked box & contents & under battery!) ???

I understood that you needed to be on android stock GB 2.36 before you could update, so this is what I did! I lost my signal/network & couldn't connect or even see the vodafone network I'm on so I reverted back to my NSCollab 1.0.60 nandroid backup, only to find the same no signal/network problem! I tried again (back to stock 2.36, still no signal!) powered off, used fastboot to flash cwm 5.0.20 recovery image, then tried to update ota ICS 4.03 after renaming to update.zip! (previousle ported to sd/card!) It worked but got stuck on ICS boot animation for nearly 20 min's before I had to pull battery! I retried a few times, but kept getting 07 errors! :confused: So then, back to bloody NSCollab 1.0.60 nandroid backup "AGAIN" , Only to spend half the day trawling google, here & numerous sites to restore my signal/network again, but this time having to get back my original imei, as after repairing it produced a 00............0000 generic one?? :(:mad: Got it up & running now with my baseband showing (as above!), original/true imei & signal/network! :)

So the questions are these: 1: Can the ota ICS update available now go on my model nexus s???? (Still confused as to my model!?) 2:Why ICS boot animation froze & 07 errors??? 3:Why when I revert to stock do I lose my signal/network? because with no network you can't even check updates for phone in settings coz no signal!!

If anyone can help a friendly noob with these questions I'll be forever in their debt, lol! ;) If the ICS update that's availabe as of now isn't compatable with my nexus s model (???) then I won't even try again till it is, & if it is compatable, then this thread is coming from a very disgruntled ICS hungry chap, lol!

ps: no questions about how I got my signal/network & original imei back please! I'll post another thread about this when I have time! CHEERS PEOPLE! :cool:
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CrackDaddy:
Anyone? :confused::)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] surdu_petru:
First trying to download and installed Stock Rom v2.3.4 for your phone ( attention for your phone !!!) , ....after that you will see an update(OTA update) of v2.3.6 - just installed it. Now you can really update on OTA ICS 4.0.3....good luck!

---------- Post added at 11:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:17 PM ----------

Waitt!!! you can try installed Stock Rom v2.3.4 ...and after that I think you don't need to update to v2.3.6 ....try updated direct on ICS 4.0.3 with recovery mode ....
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CrackDaddy:
Thnx for reply surdu_petru, I won't try this just yet as I'm scared of losing my signal/network again, then not being able to recieve OTA updates of any kind! Will wait for hopefully more replies & answers first! Insidentally could you share with me how you can work out stock rom 2.3.4 is specific to my nexus s model? Obviously if it is correct version then it should also already have correct radio version so I don't have to flash another!?

Thanks in advance.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Proficamper:
Hey guys,

i'm searchin for a solution for syncin ICS on HD2 with facebook, to get the contacts, pictures, information,...

My 2nd question is if the Facebook app and Facebook massenger work on ICS?

Thanks!!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] motsrox:
Hey, the official FB app works on ICS, but doesn't allow syncing. There is a workaround though, take a look at this thread.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] dado150:
Motsrox, This is what I found when trying the link. "Invalid thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator" do you have the actuall link? Thanks Dale
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gs28:
Right simple thing really, I'd like to be able to place icons and widgets anywhere on the screen rather than being tied down to certain places within the grid.

For example I'd like to be able to place an icon in the middle of the screen, but instead I'm limited to choices within the grid.

So if I only wanted one icon on my home screen I can only put it so that it is off centre and within the grid, it's the same with widgets.

I'm trying for a minimalistic homescreen but it's annoying that I can't places things where I want them.

Is there someway I can achieve what I want to do, I hope someone understands what I mean
[General Questions and Answers] AlteredSineWave:
I just unlocked the bootloader on my Atrix 4G. Now I can't reinstall busybox because it is not being given root access. I thought maybe I needed to reroot my phone, but when I attempt the Root or Unroot commands in SuperOneClick (which worked fine before I unlocked) I get the error message:

"Automatic version check failed. Is your OS version 2.0 of higher?"

When I answer "yes," it simply ends the process.

Does anyone know what I should do?
[General Questions and Answers] AlteredSineWave:
Fixed the problem myself by returning to stock (using the Motorola software update utility) and then rooting again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
Thought I would share this nice find.

I wasn't too sure about it, however the seller confirmed they would work, so i took a punt.

1900mAh Battery x2 + Main Wall Charger for Samsung i9250 Galaxy Nexus

They fit perfectly in my O2 UK version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus

One in my phone right now, the other in the wall charger.

So they aren't NFC's... but I am thinking a tenner for two batteries and a charger, cant be bad. I'll keep an eye on the charger so it doesn't burn my house down.

I am running a calibration using Battery Left PRO, to see how it compares with my stock battery. My stock has 25hrs full life

eBay link here
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] InternationalNexusFan:
Thanks for sharing this find! Does the battery fit into the GSM version as-is or does one need a special cover? I am asking as the normal battery only hold 1,750mAh.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Buddy Revell:
Nice find for those who don't plan on using NFC. Let us know how well they work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
Yep, they fit in perfectly. No trouble whatsoever with them fitting into my UK o2 model.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
Will do... I am using one now, and as I said, calibrating it so I can see how much they hold compared to my original
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] red 90:
Thanks, for the post, I'm interested in knowing if they hold as long as the stock battery or if they just printed a 1900mah on it. There's another ebay ad for a 2300mah which looks exactly the same as the battery here. I'd be surprised if they can get that capacity without increasing the size of the battery.

Of course for the price, I'd just be happy if it had the same capacity as stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Red John:
Definitely need something like this, I couldn't care less about NFC at this point.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
early rough calibration, is telling me it has at least as much at the stock.

I plan to calibrate them both, and i do it thoroughly until "accurate" so it'll take several days.

but i shall report back

defo this it was a wise investment at just a tenner
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Musicmaster:
Wonder if they will work on the USA LTE version
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darrendm:
Does the charger work with the official battery as well?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
arent the batteries a totally different size?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
yes it does
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MNX1024:
Just out of curiosity, when you say calibrate, do you mean that you're checking the battery status or you're literally tweaking the battery somehow?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
with Battery Left Pro... which tells me how much it'll give me (ish)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itsjusttim:
Can you do us a favor and peel off the sticker from one of the new batteries? Just to see the stamp of real mah it has
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
There isn't anything under the sticker
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itsjusttim:
Hmm interesting. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darrendm:
Any day 1 updates? :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
day 1 update is...

it is at least as good as the stock, however i

think

it maybe better.

Although saying that I haven't really caned it yet... so hard to say.

I would confidently say that it is on par with the stock AND two batteries... and a wall charger (which is very useful) for £10!!!! I would recommend it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] firehazard:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/12/galaxynexushvsl08.jpg

What do you think?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmy2222:
Nah, he's talking about how batteries have memory (of sorts) and you just need to give it a full charge and a full cycle or two to properly set it's battery memory.

That's why virtually any electronic you buy that has a rechargeable battery they recommend you give it a full charge upon initial use in the manual.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DDRFAN:
Update? Did the phone asplode O:?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] InternationalNexusFan:
Haven't seen him in a few hours. Maybe something did indeed happen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated

Batteries seem fine - although hard to tell if there is any more capacity than the stock,

but defo no less

The wall charger is great and very useful

and I haven't been burned to death

so a thumbs up all round
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DDRFAN:
Okay; I'm going to take the plunge and hopefully I'll get the same results. thanks for sharing your experience!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itsjusttim:
Lol, I have purchased cheap batteries before and as long as you are not charging them in phone and using that charger you and your phone should be fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
it's sound for ten pound
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fatila:
Have a set myself now. How does the OP find battery life compared now, and does he trust charger with OEM?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hitmanre:
these are very bad batteries, ive had these kinds before
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
After using for a while, i guess they are not 1900mAh, although seem to work just a good as the stock.

Analysis below.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] InternationalNexusFan:
Not only are they not 1900 mAh, but according to your tests, they are even worse than the 1750 mAh battery from Samsung. I would argue they are not worth the money.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grizlore:
You may be right, however I was very pleased with two batteries which give me >20hrs

AND

a very useful wall charger for £10.

Surely that's a bargain?

anyhow... just sharing my experience
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fatila:
I agree that these batteries are not as good as the original, but they do the job and are useful for day to day use as we all know how each cycle decreases the life of a battery, so I'm not as worried about carelessly doing anything to these.

Also my charger has died, but seller just sent off another one to replace it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xupru:
I've noticed that after the first few words while typing in ANY application, the keyboard for Nexus starts to lag behind the actual texting, you can feel it clearly half way through the first time, and by the 3rd line, I can type in 3 words before it registers on screen.... this is pretty problematic considering I'm still new to typing so I'm not typing that fast.

I actually like the spacing for this new keyboard, although I hate how I don't have commas, apostrophe's and question marks as a hold option on the first screen, if I wanted a keyboard that I had to press a key to access punctuation, I would've gotten an Iphone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jkhouw1:
huh? if i long hold on the period, i get those punctuation options - no need to press the ?123 key...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Silent8Strike:
I sometimes have slight lag, usually a few letters behind. Its really annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zenus74:
Same issues here...tried many roms with all wipes/reset...different keyboards...turning off haptic/sound/auto complete...flashing kernels...

I'm coming from HTC phones most recently the EVO3d and I gotta say Ive never experienced any keyboard lags ever...EVERYTHING was smooth as silk even with the heavy sense UI and bloated with apps...the HTCEVO3d ran flawlessly %99 of the time...

I switched to the s2 mainly because of the size and samsungs gorgeous displays but at the moment I am regretting it...this s2 is suppose to be one of the best phones in the world...I am severely disapointed so far though I am convinced this thing will fly once set up properly...

Im just ripping my last hairs out at the moment...I feel like Ive tried everything...right now I am in love with my MIUI rom setup and really want to stay but it is useless to me if I cant whip off any emails or texts without the keyboard stuttering...ANyone have ANY more ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] volapyk:
I have frequent short lags also. It'll hang on some letter for a short time.

I've had the same problem with the old stock keyboard on Gingerbread (sgs2) as well.

Galaxy Nexus->TapaTalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
I never have any keyboard lag in any application.. And I never have.. ever :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] David Horn:
Known issue where it lags in landscape - fixed in 4.0.3.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] omersak:
in which app does it lag? i tried browser, messaging, gtalk and google search and had zero lag.

i do remember though that when i was running stock, i'd get a slight lag in the browser when typing in the web address.

4.0.3 bigxie + franco seems to be absolutely lag-free re the keyboard, so give it a try maybe?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EKnofsky:
It is just 4.0.3 in general, not just that rom so any will work!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MERKJONES:
I have the issue in both portrait and landscape. Seems like if the app has a lot of text in it, it lags more. Search is fine for me, but gtalk, gplus, email etc lag to hell. Right now i have slight lag. I hate it because I'm also new to a virtual keyboard. Turnig off autocorrect doesnt help either. Apparently autocorrect just shut off here for no reason.

So 4.0.3 fixes this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] David Horn:
Don't turn off auto-correct, turn off spell checking (different feature).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gamm:
Hi,

Did you ever find out what was causing this issue?

I've got the same lag issue on my new tablet.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Soldier 2.0:
Turn off gesture typing trail. It takes some time to get used to it, but it is definitely faster.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alvespt:
hello is there anyway that we can make that apps sync at the same time in order to decrease the batterty wastage? eg. emails, facebook, etc sync at every 30min but together?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Spronx_:
Not sure about syncing, but once I rooted with an under volt kernel my battery life went from 16 hours to 25 hours normal use.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alvespt:
which kernel? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] illcat2000:
Turn off mobile data when not in use turn your brightness down as much as possible. Turn off nfc, wifi ,etc. With that no reason you can't get a day out of a charge with medium use.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rehkhan97:
Hi. if i want to use a Droid incredible 2 with a verizon sim, does it need to be activated? thanks.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HypostaticOnion:
Only if you want service :P lol

Yes. In order for any phone to utilize the SIM card (which is only for global use in this phone IIRC) it would have to be activated. (again IIRC)

If anyone else has any insight please chime in.

BTW, this actually needs to be posted in Q&A
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rehkhan97:
actually, the verizon sim can be used in the us, i am currently using it on a netbook.

and i have heard people using this phone on tmobile or att.

is it possible for me to use the phone through my verizon sim or my tmobile sim without activation?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rehkhan97:
how do people use it on tmobile then? im confused