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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cb00:
My company pays for my laptops so money doesnt matter. Sometimes you pay more than twice the money for less hardware if you really look at it.

I'm just saying that its easier to get up and running with a mac than a pc (and to try and bring it back to the original topic) just like it is easier to get up and running with ics than gb
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albundy2010:
Disagree with both.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cb00:
maybe you've never really given both a honest try.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albundy2010:
I have given both a honest try. That is irrelevant anyways
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shark_On_Land:
This thread is tediousness.

The mother company has slowly changed Android in the past with new updates that it gets from its development community.

Now when they release it its just mire stable and polished.

If you want to run old code by golly go head baby girl
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joelp228:
+1

I have been using android since the G1 came out in 2008 and seeing it progress throughout the years until now I can truly say that ICS is the best version ever IMO! Although the only reason I may feel this way is cause having using GB and CM7 for over a year has almost made me want to leave Android because I was getting so tired and boring of it.

But now ICS has changed this for me because the UI is different and revamped, which makes me love Android all over again. Feels like I am using a complete different phone :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Windst:
Froyo to GB? That was a big change in smoothness anyday. Same with GB to ICS. My phones better than ever than it was stock or on any rom I heavily used such as cm7. I always envied my friends power phones like the sg2, charge, atrix or whatever, since my ns4g was the first phone of the year, it always had some drawback bug, but now it kicks everyones asses at the smartphone partys I pretend I go to.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deetailed:
ICS in my opinion is the only Android version worth using stock. It feels as if Google's team reviewed what the most common features people get apps/custom ROM for are, then incorporate them into ICS. There are only two features that I miss from stock ICS: the mobile data switch in notification power control and the status bar brightness control.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K3lthuzad:
+1

I got my Nexus S right after the OTA ICS was released, and I've been using stock ICS ever since. I've tried other ROMs, but there wasn't enough difference to have me bothered setting everything up again. The stock just feels right. :)

I'm going to go back and try some Gingerbread ROMs now, and see speed differences/battery life differences. :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feinux:
great.

ics looks so cool,that the others looks ugly
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vis80k:
+1!

a lot of custom rom features from GB are now in stock ICS, and Google has done the stabilizing of these additional features. I would think Google working on their code will result in better overall performance because it is not just an individual dev working on the code in their spare time!

things I still miss in ICS stock rom are the power control in notification area, and the prev/next song control with the longpress volume knobs.

I am quite satisfied with the ICS style power control in notification area in AOKP, but haven't seen the song control with volume knob yet...
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kitch16:
ICS for me is a dream. It seems to have smoother scrolling animations and I prefer the blue/black colour scheme. Overall, more aesthetically pleasing and I love the way everything seems to have come together brilliantly, also love the new additions such as the data cap, which is essential if you have a capped data allowance.

I like the fact that Google have pretty much changed the whole appearance, something which wasn't done in Gingerbread. :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 309041291a:
To be fair... what isn't better in ICS?

There were SO many improvements made. ICS is the OS that makes me excited to use my phone LOL. Some things that have changed that are great and some minor:

1) The Lockscreen. Stock right away gives me the option to use my camera from the lockscreen, that's amazing! And the UI is a little more polished and nicer IMO

2) The notification bar. I can now swipe notifications and get into my settings straight from it. The translucent background also let's me see what I'm doing as a I quickly check what's new.

3) The Camera itself (not to mention the Gallery). Panorama, video effects, better options within the camera app overall. The gallery is a lot smoother and visually pleasing aswell. Being able to edit photos directly from the gallery is a win. Time lapse makes me feel like a bawse too.

4) People's app. MUCH better contact app. It finally gives us distinction between a contacts app and a dialer app. The UI (AGAIN) is much nicer.

5) Movie Studio. If you have tried this out you will understand. It's so fun.

6) The BROWSER! It is SO smooth, the new tab / bookmark interface is MUCH better, and the UI (AGIN!?!?!) makes the phone feel greater. It's easier to do everything.

7) Youtube, major UI upgrade, adding to the ICS feel for me. Seems better (I never played around too much with the Gingerbread youtube app though).

8) Multitasking. I don't care what anyone says the new multitasking is A-FREAKING-MAZING!. I love it. To be honest it was one of the reasons I upgraded XD

9) The Calender app. I find it slightly easier to use not that noticeable, but I like it and yet again the UI. Gorgeous.

10) The APP Drawer. I love horizontal pages a lot better than the vertical drawer. This one is faster for me too. The access to widgets straight from my drawer with a preview is very nice.

11) The keyboard. The kyeboard is hands down the GREATEST keyboard up to date. It is so easy to use and the autocorrect is great. It gets all of my words right (even the stupid ones).

12) Music. Love it. Music Controls on the lockscreen are awesome too. The player is vastly improved from Gingerbread. Admit it.

13) Messages. I text all the time. This new texting app is so much nicer. Lol. I hated Gingerbread's texting app I resorted to GO!SMS. Now stock texting owns all, it's just lacking a password.

14) New settings. The settings app is much easier to use, organization is great.

15) Date settings. This is EXTREMELY useful for many of us. It's great, not much needs to be explained.

I know I am missing stuff still even with this huge list. These are just a few things I've noticed though. Not to mention CM9... When that hits ICS with a final version you will forget the OS that was Gingerbread. To SUM it all up the UI, transitions, feel, look, and just about everything has been rethought and improved in this OS.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mlin:
Notification bar accessible from lock screen

Better browser

Better keyboard

Better voice to text

overall look and feel

Overall improvements in performance and smoothness

Eliminates fragmentation between phones and tablets

Swipe away notifications

Improved gapps

Faster and better camera

Have you even used ics?

tapa tapa tapa
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahanddeem:
When I bought my Nexus S 2 months ago I was on GB 2.3.6 and I liked it so much

Couldn't wait for the official notice of update to ICS 4.0.3 when released

Had to update it manully...However I passed through moments of regret as I thought GB would be better , so took the bullet and returned to GB ... I just spent 2 hours to flash BACK again to ICS ... ICS feels much more proffesional , smoother and more efficient ... I was thinking GB is the king til I spent again those 2 hours ...ICS wins for sure.......
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qtwrk:
yeah....

problem is, about gapps, I never use them except gmail as matter fact first thing after installed rom is delete all these gapps,...

now hardest part for me to upgrade is, I am the one who perfers looks over others, so it's kinda difficult to maintain what I have now , such as lock screen, status bar icons... etc in ics
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rally187:
then who cares.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mlin:
Totally agree
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maarrrrr:
Yeahhhhhhhhh!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eugenbiscuitulhipiot:
I felt the same waiting for the ICS update, but when I finally got it installed (manually), everything felt really slow. The biggest issue was starting the phone app (it took ages compared to stock GB).

Now I have CM7 with matr1x bfs kernel and it's the fastest thing I've seen. Everything is really smooth, but I in the back of my mind I keep thinking of going back to ICS.

Does it feel, to you, as fast as GB? (stock/stock)

Also, if I decide to reinstall it, should I go stock or chose some custom ROM?

Thanks!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1125you:
Internet browser for example
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Not really a solution to your problem, but you could leave your phone on 24/7! never have to face those long reboots. Though in all seriousness, the reboot time didn't seem that long to me. The very first boot will always be long. And also after ROM flash / dalvik wipes. Did you try testing out the reboot time more than once? maybe that was the issue.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eugenbiscuitulhipiot:
I was refering the dialler app, sorry. The one you use to make calls. It takes about a second, a second and a half to load (compared to the CM7 I'm using now, which loads instantly).

Yes, I did reboot the phone. The time it takes to start up the os (boot up the phone) isn't that long and does not bother me... I don't restart my phone that often.

I've also noticed (maybe that's just me) that the "nexus" live wallpaper, on ICS, it is not as smooth as on GB.

Thanks!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qtwrk:
same here, I have switched dozens times between gb and ics...

Still waiting for stable miui
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shark_On_Land:
I'm a nexus fanboy. it google says its better than i think is new and totally amazig. And its better than everything, even my ubuntu laptop.

its 4am please give my spelling some slack, i know it bad ill come back and edit it later
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] turkobr:
The two things I like on ICS is the favorites sync with google account and gtalk connecting with more than one account.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hewewe:
I am new to theming. I extracted some apks from the ICS OTA and tried to change the gray colors in options menu (gri.png attachment) and calculator background. However, I couldn't find which png to change or if I need to change something else.

Can you please explain how to change these colors? Thanks! I really need this before getting crazier :eek:
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
reserved for additions and revisions
[HTC Incredible S] Nonverbose:
This needs to be stickied. Im hoping it stops or at least slows the flood of noob threads asking the same questions repeatedly but unfortunately noobs don't read much.

Great work as always man.
[HTC Incredible S] bigeyes0x0:
Thanks for this well written post, tpbklake.
[HTC Incredible S] slugger09:
Very useful
[HTC Incredible S] GODZSON:
Stickied :)

godZson

XDA-MOD
[HTC Incredible S] dgproduction:
thanks ....
[HTC Incredible S] sinosuke:
god!!awesome!!Thank you very much !!!!

but something wrong,my phone can't receive the signal from...something wrong with the radio,pls help....
[HTC Incredible S] GIORGI M:
hi all

I already have android 2.3.5 sense 3.0 software number 3.08.405.3

But does anyone know when will Android 3 or higher for Incredible S appear?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Have you reattached the back cover of the phone?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
At the point in time, HTC has not added the Incredible S to the ICS/Android 4.0 release schedule. If you want ICS/Android 4.0 visit the development section and start playing with the custom ROMS.
[HTC Incredible S] ianl12000:
I got a question that wasn't covered in the FAQ. How does one restore the original HTC recovery?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
This FAQ focuses on HBOOT 2.0/Sense 3.0 issues. Since this question/topic isn't specifc to the 2.00 HBOOT/Sense 3.0 but is a necessary step for any OTA, the answer can be found by searching.

To restore a HTC stock recovery, you would extract the recovery.img (or recovery_signed.img in some cases) from the RUU's ROM.zip file, place it in the same directory you run adb.exe and fastboot.exe from and then flash it in fastboot mode using the command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
[HTC Incredible S] Litestar:
someone in china worried about this big problem.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
What are you talking about? What big problem are you referring to?
[HTC Incredible S] lanceiro:
I have done the OTA upgrade for this version, but after 30 minutes i still have the white screen with the HTC logo.

Can someone help me????
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
You haven't given us alot to go on. What was your environment before you took the OTA? Did you use Revolutionary to get S-OFF?

What does your HBOOT screen show now?

Reboot into Fastboot USB mode and run the following command and post the results:

fastboot getvar all
[HTC Incredible S] akatdim:
Hi, all!

I already have stock hboot 2.0, and unlocked it from HTC site. Now, can I install custom Blackrose hboot?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
You need to post this question on the Blackrose HBOOT thread. This would be a question that the author of Blackrose would know about.

In looking at the OP for Blackrose HBOOT, it clearly states that you must be S-OFF with Revolutionary HBOOT 6.13.

You need to use the HBOOT 1.16/2.00 Downgrade tool so that you can then run Revolutionary to gain S-OFF and then you can install Blackrose.
[HTC Incredible S] akatdim:
Sorry, I can't write to DEVELOP threads:(

Thanks for your answer!
[HTC Incredible S] bigarm:
Sweet Mate... worked a treat ;) Screw u OPtus now for ICS
[HTC Incredible S] wesly.btm:
i do thank

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it work for me but do nothing only boot take to long time hihih:D, but it show up my phone have been show the next step and it all work guys.i have costum rom thank all with ice rom......luv u guy thank not my inc s with ics.

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Inc S with htcdev unlock

*Hboot 1.16 S-ON

*ICS 4.03 ROM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1450962

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[HTC Incredible S] Hiken_Ace:
Actually HTC confirmed that INC S will have ICS along with Desire HD EVO 3D and DESIRE S ..
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Thanks. That was posted over a month ago before the HTC announcement about the IncS, so thanks for the update.
[HTC Incredible S] Hiken_Ace:
Np :)
[HTC Incredible S] amirjeegar2005:
Thanks ....
[HTC Incredible S] wesly.btm:
Hi dude..:banghead:

Anyone know actuall date htc update for Inc S??
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Although this is a worth while and Frequently Asked Question, no date has been published by HTC.
[HTC Incredible S] Vaxx93:
I tried to flash a custom rom, I have the bootloader unlocked, did that with HTCDev, still got s-on. I flashed CWM with success, and I thought I did the same with the rom, but when I wanted to boot my device it stays on the white screen with the HTC logo and it doesn't get any further than that. I have HBOOT 2.0.0001 on my IncS. I did booted the boot.img manually as this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1337105 Guide says, I followed it exactly.

When I try to restore the backup, nothing changes. Does anyone know a solution for this problem?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
When you flash a custom ROM and then manually flash the boot.img file per steps 13 and 14, could you post the command window contents using cut and paste so that we can see the fastboot command and the results.
[HTC Incredible S] InsertDumbNick:
Hi there. Im running CM 7.2 RC1 on my IncS Vivo. Its S-ON. Im just wondering if i can flash the Tiamat Kernel v1.1.5 onto it?? A community member said that you had posted some method for this but im not able to find that thread.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
If you look in the Tiamat Kernel zip file and it has a boot.img file it is, then you should be able to extract the boot.img file and flash it manually in FASTBOOT USB mode as discussed in the FAQ OP.
[HTC Incredible S] Nonverbose:
There is no boot.img file in the kernel downloaded from the tiamat site iirc, but kaijura has created a workaround in his ice cold sandwich thread for s-on users.

That said I do believe there is some merit in getting a confirmation on your post here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23667041&postcount=3 besides for ease of flashing roms and kernels for s-on users it could also decrease our tech support workload:D
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Yes I saw your post with the reference after I posted on this thread. It would be good to verify if this would work.
[HTC Incredible S] sagkos555:
Thanks

You are a legend. Was stuck at the hTC screen after loading Virtuous Quattro in IncS hboot 2.00.000 and you saved my life! Thanks heaps.
[HTC Incredible S] ragz:
I think sagarkoirala says it well,tpbklake you are a wealth of information,Thanks for all your help,you are unreal!:good:
[HTC Incredible S] ubik7:
thx!!
[HTC Incredible S] Cyb0rgz:
It's general question related to flashing boot.img..

I want to flash a new ROM, do I flash the ROM first then the new boot.img, or Boot.img first then the new ROM? What order does this critical process fall into? Sorry for the question, I'm kinda confused. My assumption is I can do in any order, but I shouldn't boot my device in between the process. Either flash boot.img AND Rom then reboot or flash Rom then boot.IMG. could some one pls confirm..
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Flash the ROM in recovery mode(after following the instructions, such as wiping, etc.) then reboot into FASTBOOT USB mode and flash the boot.img. Then you are ready to reboot the phone normally.
[HTC Incredible S] djjosef:
worked well thx and gratz
[HTC Incredible S] Eternalman:
Very useful post. But I'm still saying '' Why install the OTA when you can have an awesome custom rom based on your own interests''?
[HTC Incredible S] prunzzz:
hey i agree Eternalman

why update OTA

try custom roms like nik project X rebirth

its absolutely amazing and bug free.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] quadjacks:
Now that we have fast boot files, is anyone working to improve on the issues presented by this ROM?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] sethlo:
My Epic has a custom rom with ad block (era legendary 2.2 rom). I want ad blocker for my 8.9. Can anyone tell me how to put ad block on the 8.9? Not really sure what the devs use for ad block.

Do I need root? Just looking for someone to point me in the right direction. Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] bdfull3r:
Yes you need root to get the most effective adblockers

In android I highly recommend an app called ad free. It is available for free in the android market. Most ad blockers block th image of an ad from appearing after its been downloaded, ad free with stop the orignal request from ever downloading to the device.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Have you checked AdAway, bdfull3r? It shows you the sources where it gets its information (3 sources), it's constantly updated and you can make your own filters. IMHO, it's better than AdFree which I used for over a year in my Vibrant.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XperianceIT:
I was wondering if any of you were talented at creating an app, would mind assisting me in the creation of a app. I have the idea, and I know what I need and want it to do, I just have no idea how to create an app. The tool I use to use to create is down, untill sometime early 2012. So what I need is someone to.create it for me, you can take all credit for it, just a small thanks or a mention of my name in it is all I need. Pm me if anyone is interested.

XperianceIT
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XperianceIT:
Shameless bump.

Also did some checking around i found Eclipse and I have SDK, and JRE, but I have no flippin clue what the hell to do!

I know we have some app creators out there, little advice, something, anything.... thanks.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] odst0016:
Tell us what it needs to do if you can give us an idea someone might feel more comfortable then
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XperianceIT:
What i want it to do is to change the Carrier Name on the notification bar. I know how to do it all by hand, but i think it would be nice to turn it into a app. So the app would need to be able to access the eri.xml and be able to modify .xml, particularly the carrier name, then save it. So if the app had a screen where you could type in your carrier name, it can search the xml for a match, then it would have another box below that or something with what you want to change it to, then it replaces it and saves it. The app would also have to have some sort extraction, xml editor, and a repackage ability. There are a few apps i currently have that each individually can do 1 part of it, such as Ninjamorph for the extraction and reassembly, havent found a good xml editor yet, tried HEX Editor, it can modify but it does it in a way i currently dont understand.

So thats basically the jist of it, the other thing is it would only be able to work on CDMA devices, since i havent figured out how to change the carrier for GSM yet.
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
I want to fool the market into thinking I have a D3 instead of an xt860, I've found a few possible lines in the build.prop to change the model but aren't sure which to change and what they should read. Any help?

Also what are the file(s) that need to be changed to force hardware acceleration
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] IITTSII:
Sorry, but my english is bad

I full wiped my x10 mini pro to install a new ROM, I was with a 2.1 ROM

I've gone to Advanced option in xrecovery and I would like to format the Cache, but I formated the System and I rebooted the phone

Now my x10 does not pass of Sony Ericsson Logo, and I don't have Xrecovery.

The phone don't loop, just stay there on Sony Ericsson logo.

I've put the cable on PC and used the SEUS, but said that my phone has the lastest software.

I can turn on phone on flash mode, just this.

Can anyone HELP ME, PLEASEE???????????????????????
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ticklefish:
SEUS is saying you have the latest software because you do..it's just not working properly anymore.

The program says something similar to "You have the latest software and don't need to update. Are you sure you want to anyway?". Just click on "Yes" and it'll load the latest official firmware back onto your phone.

Simple. ;)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] IITTSII:
No it didn't appear, sony won't let upgrade

After 4 hours I got,

I connected the phone on Flash Mode, I flashed and I put the 2.1 firmware, avaliable for you (XDA)

Little hard, but I got.

Now I installed CWM Recovery, and everything works fine.

Thanks for the help and thanks for you, XDA developers for doing a good joob.

:)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ticklefish:
Odd. Oh well, at least you got your phone back in the end. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zorachus:
Just bought the extended battery at Verizon for half off, also walked out with the Incipio double case. This case feels tough and sure can take s beating, great for outdoor work and kids dropping my phone. But this case is a little too thick for my liking.

But on weekends or going out would like a second thinner case. What thin cases fit the extended battery ? Anything like the Feather or Rearth slim fit ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dahotz:
I just use ghost armor full body, and then I use a belt clip pouch that I drop my phone into. It is the slimmest option, I protect the whole phone from scratches, and I can keep it on my side. I'm not really worried about dropping it, because even with a case if you drop it in the right spot, you will end up with a broken phone. That's what insurance is for. At least that's my opinion. I hope this helps.