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[Nexus S Accessories] hp420:
OMFG....did you really just post ONLY links to the unlocked version???? :rolleyes:

*epic facepalm*

anyone spending more than $50 on this phone is getting ripped off beyond all recognition!! It's two years old in a week and a half, it's two generations old, it's got under 1/2gb ram, a single core cpu, and the battery dies in two hours on 4.21.

Don't kid yourself....this device is a giant waste of money at this point in the game.

Now....having said that, I've enjoyed mine....it's been a great device until now. But this phone is showing its age, and asking $150 for it when you can get a new subsidized N4 for an extra $50 over a used branded nexus s is just a blatant rip-off!!! How's that for reality?!?!?!
[Nexus S Accessories] gfinockio:
I still haven't seen you come up with any evidence of a good condition Nexus S going for $50.

At $150, it's still a great phone - runs current generation of Android (if your battery is dying in two hours, maybe you need to do more reading and tinkering?), has a good screen, decent form, etc. For the vast majority of users, that's a solid combination.
[Nexus S Accessories] koeylondon:
I also know about these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130794550707?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150946794099?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121015493286?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110973639520?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251177742036?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

So while it does occasionally go for more, paying more than about $90 is pretty dumb. Patience, sir.
[Nexus S Accessories] hooah212002:
You are aware there is a difference between the Nexus S 4g (SPH-D720, the ones you listed) and the unlocked GSM (i9020/i9023, the ones we all have been talking about) right? You are making a blanket statement that it is unwise to spend more than $90 is dumb. You are talking about what amounts to two different phones. It would be like saying it is stupid to spend more than $10k for an Acura because you can get a Ford Fiesta for $4k.

You are simply making an inaccurate statement. Nothing to get upset about. The mature, adult thing to do is admit you made a mistake and are wrong, not dig in your heels and continue to be wrong. The GSm variant of the Nexus S is still going for ~$150 in good condition. That's the current market value.
[Nexus S Accessories] gfinockio:
No GSM models? That seems to be the difference.

I paid $120 for my mint condition one, and that included a case, screen protector and OEM charger. So it's possible to get the cheaper, but the going rate is around $150 for most other GOOD condition GSM models. Certainly not falling off trees for $50 as suggested above...
[Nexus S Accessories] hooah212002:
If you want a subsidized phone and can actually get a subsidized phone without having to pay a large deposit, then good for you, subsidize a phone. However, there is a LARGE contingent of people who can't drop $300 on a phone, don't want to subsidize, or both. At this price point, it IS a top phone, given the capabilities and what can be done with it (huge dev community being the main one).

So again, the market that it is in, it is a good deal. However! When the Galaxy Nexus inevitably drops down to right around $200, then you can say it is a bad deal. I say that because the GNex DID drop to around $200 when the N4 released, but quickly went back up closer to $300.
[Nexus S Accessories] polobunny:
You're just digging yourself a bigger hole, no GSM Nexus S is carrier locked.

If you're gonna try to make fun of someone at least try to get your stuff right.

Subsidized phone or not, you end up paying the phone either way. You'd have to be down right retarded to believe cell companies are any sort of nice/kind to the users to the point of giving a free phone.
[Nexus S Accessories] gfinockio:
That's sort of the boat I'm in - I have to buy carrier unlocked phones (or unlock them myself), because if I sign a new contract and get a subsidized phone, I lose my sweet carrier plan I have right now (I love my unlimited data!)
[Nexus S Accessories] hp420:
I honestly don't care if you are finding ebay auctions for more or not. It's just NOT wise to spend that much on a dead phone. Sure, the dev community will pick up the pieces, just like is always done...I'm not saying they won't. But we won't even see another factory image. That's gotta count for something. Whether there are people out there stupid enough to buy it for $150 or not, that doesn't make it WORTH $150.

I could sell an Elvis fan a pile of turd for $5 million if I could convince them without a doubt that it was Elvis's final turd before he died. Does that make it worth $5 million? No. You can see evidence of overpaying for an item in auctions every day, ebay or not. Someone wants the item bad enough, they battle it out with another bidder, and the price is driven up....but that does not mean the final price the buyer pays represents the item's value in any way.

Also, I have a strong feeling the ebay prices of NS are being jacked up because there are so many stupid people in the world that don't know the difference between a GNEX and a NS. They see "Samsung Nexus" and just assume there isn't more than one, so they jump on it.
[Nexus S Accessories] polobunny:
As stated earlier though similar spec'ed phones run for the same price though. Not only the Nexus S. So it's definitely not a Nexus S issue more than an "every damn GSM phone is expensive".

I don't believe either it is a good move to be spending that kind of money on a somewhat old phone, but what is one supposed to do if they do not want/can't have a contract for whatever reason? Stay with an old Nokia brick? Content themselves with a 3 inch touchscreen phone with a 600MHz processor and 256mb of RAM running Gingerbread? There's no simple solution to that other than buying a 150$ phone...
[Nexus S Accessories] gfinockio:
So you are having trouble differentiating between fact and opinion? Okay, that makes more sense then.

Something is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. A painting on paper is "worth" the cost of the paint and paper, or it is "worth" what someone thinks it is worth and is willing to pay for it. The going rate on the Nexus S right now seems to be $150.

That being said - the Nexus S is still a very solid phone with a lot of active development. Are there better phones out there? Of course. But can you get them for $150, no strings attached, and in good condition? No.
[Nexus S Accessories] hooah212002:
Tell me: what is the cheapest off contract GSM Android phone that has even a modicum of dev support? How much does it cost? Is $300 the same as $150? Are you going to pay the extra $150 for people who need a new phone but can't justify spending $300 on one, but $150 is an easier price to fit in their budget? Or is your horse so high that, in fact, you might just say "if you can't afford a $300 phone, you've no business getting a smart phone and you should stick to a dumb phone"?
[Nexus S Accessories] hp420:
I think you're missing the point. I'm not saying they do not deserve a smartphone....that's just got to be the stupidest statement I've ever read on this site!!

My point was, if people are paying $150, the're overpaying for (in today's standards) a crappy old-ass phone! People should not be paying more than $60......$80 on a good day for the seller. THere should regularly be NS on ebay for $50 if you shop around and patiently bid ona few different auctions to get a good deal.
[Nexus S Accessories] hooah212002:
You still haven't provided evidence that these prices are AT ALL realistic.

And the rest of us are telling you: that is a pipe dream. There are no (GSM) Nexus S phones for that cheap. If you want to wait maybe a year longer, sure. The REALITY is: a working, good condition GSM/unlocked Nexus S is found currently for $150. There may be times where you find this device for closer to $100, but not frequent enough to say that it is a price worth holding out for at this time.

You still haven't provided an alternative at this price point.
[Nexus S Accessories] maddy143ded:
If you people are getting anything above $160 then sell it fast..

I waited 40 days with my phone listed on Ebay/numerous forums and OLX/Qiuckr,,,, i got like 200 inquirys but I had to keep dropping price until I sold it for $200..(everything included and accounted for)

and mine was used for 15 months and was in 8/10 condition. I am saving up for Nexus 4. hope to get it before Christmas..
[Nexus S Accessories] 903tex:
I bought another ns4g for 60 on craigslist! Lol. But in my area craigslist has kept me from really doing any phone buying online. So times I gotten OUT OF THIS WORLD DEALS! but then there are the laughs like people asking WAY TO MUCH for a phone or tech device!

Even still seeing evo 4g going for more than a evo 3d on cl!!!!!
[Nexus S Accessories] Nomedias:
For me $165 isn't unreasonable if your looking for an android GSM phone that meets the following;

4" display

Easy to unlock/root

Can run Jellybean fairly stable, plus many custom ROM choices

Minimal bloat on the stock build

However, given what you can get a GSM Gnex for, if the user was OK with or preferred the bigger display or demanded HSPA 21mbps or better support, I'd have a harder time recommending an NS over the high spec'd Gnex. Myself, I put my phone in my shirt pocket, so larger phones tend to stick up farther than i care for. I also don't care about 4G support, given that 4G coverage in my area is spotty at best.

Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Nexus S Accessories] jerryhelen26:
$165 is the price that can be accepted :p
[Nexus S Accessories] r_tarandus:
He's your friend. It should be anywhere from $0 to $140 max. Of course, this is my opinion, and whatever you two decide to deal is your game.
[Nexus S Accessories] :
I bought the nexus s a few days ago off kijiji for $160, mint condition with original box and all accessories. I didn't mind the price mainly because of the OS availability for the nexus compared to other product lines.

I would say $165 or lower is acceptable. Not more though.
[Nexus S Accessories] seibott:
The phone is losing its re-sell value day by day so when you have a chance to get rid of it and don't get any great offers, sell it off!

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus S Accessories] alfhie:
I dont know why in my country nexus s still

$200 till now.. I bought this at $250 seven months ago....
[Nexus S Accessories] vamp6x6x6x:
Depends...

I mean, I bought my GSM T-mobile Nexus S on ebay for $139...but thats ebay.

I have seen the GSM versions go from $190-$250, so it is up to you.

On that note, if you wanna give your friend a discount yea that price seems good to me, but if you just want the money then somewhere closer to $200 might be best.
[Nexus S Accessories] havlaz:
i won it yestarday in 170$ new.
[Nexus S Accessories] wareju:
I abandoned android a while back for an iPhone 4 and regretted it shortly after, obviously. My 3 yr old broke my wife's 3GS so instead of getting her a new phone I gladly offered my 4 so I could get another android. Anyway I found a Nexus S in great shape for $150 on craigslist, pretty excited to pick it up in a couple days. My last android phones were a Fascinate and the first Incredible so this should definitely impress despite it's age.
[Nexus S Accessories] ca12bon:
Just got a mint condition one used only for app development testing almost brand new condition for $55, with USB, charger, and an extra case all in great shape :)

It will be my ROM customization toy next to my main weapon - *gasp* the iphone 5
[Nexus S Accessories] superng888:
Are liking the nexus s :D welcome to this forum ;)
[LG Optimus Black] mitzibelle:
hello!

i'm quite new here and i would gladly appreciate if anybody could redirect me to an existing thread (if any) regarding my concern.

i have my phone installed with rom manager via google play.i made a rom backup as recommended before downloading the recommended cyanogenmod version for my phone. i followed all the instruction about the rom, devlik, cache etc. everything was going well, when suddenly during clockworkmode (forgive my spelling), my phone booted and i thought it successfully installed. but then i noticed that it was booting was continuous even after 10 mins and more. i panicked and i removed the battery. and then i tried the lg shortcut for recovery (i think) which then appear. i chose to restore backup and then reboot. but nothing happened. it still "booting". everytime i power on my phone, it only show the lg logo and the blinking shortcuts. i tried to vol+/- and power but to no avail. i cant go back to the recovery panel. what should i do? :'(

i would kindly appreciate any help you could extend to me.

thank you in advance! :D
[LG Optimus Black] Duumke1:
Hello mitzibelle,

Looks like your backup is no good also....

Did you press any keys during the backup procedure? Because backup will stop and not finish if that happened resulting in a unfinished & unusable backup.

What you can do is download the rom you want to install again, to make sure the file is ok check the md5.

Copy this file to your sd card, reboot into recovery and choose install from sd. Browse to the zip file and install.

This should result in a working phone.

Let me know if it was useful or not.
[LG Optimus Black] mitzibelle:
I can't seem to reboot my phone into recovery because the volume+/- and power button combination has no effect. if i put a new rom in the sd card and placed in again in the phone, will the hardware buttons work again? is having a "defective" backup rom affecting the recovery button shortcut or is it a different problem?

thank you for your help :)
[LG Optimus Black] Duumke1:
You should be able to enter clockworkmod recovery by pressing the G button below the volume buttons. As soon as the 4 buttons staft to flash. Or just turn it off and on again and start bashing the G key immediately.

As soon as you enter cmw you might also try to flash your previously downloaded file again. Worked for me a few times.

A defective backup does not have any influence on the hardware buttons, also placing a downloaded rom on the sd would not affect the buttons.

Don't forget to clear the caches before you install your downloaded rom if it's different then the one you used when the phone was still working..... Maybe it's wise to clean the caches anyways concerning your previous problems. Wipe factory, cache & dalvik cache also. Dalvik cache can be found under the advanced menu option.

Hope this is useful :)
[LG Optimus Black] xonar_:
If you can't go into recovery you have to do emergency recovery with Smart Flash Tool.

Pressing the G-key repeatedly on boot to go into recovery is only if it has Huexxs G-recovery.
[LG Optimus Black] Duumke1:
I thought it was a cmw 5.8x feature.

Sorry for that.....

---------- Post added at 06:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:45 PM ----------

But how is it possible that I can access it with a stock rooted rom? Is everyone using his g-recovery script?
[LG Optimus Black] mitzibelle:
thank you for your replies. i will try to do emergency recovery. i have an existing smartflash tool at home with the .bin/.fls files i've used when i flash my phone before. would this suffice? or i need to download a new one/version? I will try this tutorial link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1448803 and hope that i can get to the s/w upgrade screen. will give you feedback after. :)
[LG Optimus Black] :
That will work
[LG Optimus Black] mitzibelle:
hi there!

i just did the instructions in the link, and it works!

I have to flash it twice because i forget to clear cache, delvik, and restore factory setting.

i hope my battery would not die very quickly (i usually have a battery life of 12 hours on standby with minimal texting) and hope to not encounter any probs in the next few days.

thanks!:victory:
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
Notice:Yes,I know i've posted a lot of requests,I'm very sorry about that.

Hello,again I was wondering where i can get the LG stock keyboard from LG UI 3.0(LG KU5900 REPACK ROM)I like that keyboard very much but cant find its apk on the web.If it is possible,can i use the apk from the The Repack.RSVP!;)
[LG Optimus Black] xonar_:
You can use it with any stock based rom. You can get the apk and .odex file from the repack's zip. Don't deodex it.It's faster leaving it that way and sometimes (rarely) opt codes get lost when deodexing.
[LG Optimus Black] lowert:
can i use it wtih cm10?
[LG Optimus Black] xonar_:
Not without adding the lg-framework stuff that it depends on to the cm10 framework.
[LG Optimus Black] Hbohd:
Firstly i tried normally deodexing and pushing to system/app, then i read what you wrote here... You are right xonar ;p
[LG Optimus Black] xonar_:
LG uses opt codes that are fast but are 'unsafe' and is only allowed in odex files. ( why V30 repack is so fast and snappy compared to cm10 )

'unsafe' meaning if it's used wrong it can have unexpected results at unexpected places.

The reference I'm using is fairly old so it might've changed.
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
.odex file?
[LG Optimus Black] xonar_:
Its basicly a .dex file outside of the apk. ( it's got a slightly different structure and allows more opt codes )

Sent from my LG-P970
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
Where can i find it?
[LG Optimus Black] xonar_:
Its in the same folder as the apk : /system/app/

Sent from my LG-P970
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
Ok thanks
[LG Optimus Black] rokr05:
Hey! I wanted to use the LG lockscreen and keyboard apps on the Paranoidandroid JB ROM! Does this mean that I have to recompile those apps with that ROM or can just push them to the system after deodexing it? :eek:
[LG Optimus Black] xonar_:
You can't deodex those files. It loses some byte-ops.

Sent from my LG-P970
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] baha1991:
Hey Guys is it possible to use the menu buttons leds as Notification without Bln mode?

:)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Shyam:
As far as I know, the Kernel should support BLN in order to use the menu lights for notifications.

You can try this app NoLED, if you don't have any other option..I haven't try it though..

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sZWQubm90aWZ5Il0.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] guitarplayerone:
And most Gnote kernels haven't supported BLN since last year or so since the service consumes resources in the background
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
can any1 help me with this...

i updated my stock rom from froyo to gb via LG updater.

is there anyway i can downgrade it to my original stock rom of froyo..
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
here are the stock roms http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=1

Download one that says v10 and use smartflashtool to flash it.
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
i can't seem 2 remember what exactly is my stock rom..

i have scrolled alot of firmwires already but i just can't pinpoint what was mine...

if this could help,, i bought mine here in saudi arabia... once i updated it 2 gb... its country of origin is already USA V20C...
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Try this. http://a*df.ly/CcDpt

Remove (*)
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
okay, thanx. u hav given me a downloadable kdz file.

from which place/country/region u got it? does it matter from which country the firmware is or u can just choose any...

i'm supposed 2 extract this using lg converter right?

which 1 will i use, d 0.2 or d 0.2.1... can u giv me a copy of which of the 2 i will use..

thanx
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
United arab emirates.

It doesn't matter wich version you use :)

And use the newest 0.2.1 :)

$3nt fr0m my K4ng3d Ph0n3
[LG Optimus Black] xonar_:
Country doesn't matter. It's better to use one from your country since it will definitely work with your network operators and has correct information.
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
i can't seem 2 find d 0.2.1 u r referring 2, would u mind giving me 1.
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
i was going 2 do that,, but d thing is,, i can't seem 2 find saudi arabia on d list of firmwares posted by country/place/region.

thus, d other 1 helping me out here gave me d UAE firmware instead... i hope it would work since were on the same region...
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Use this tutorial http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1448803

$3nt fr0m my K4ng3d Ph0n3
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
i hav read that entire thread already,, just gave me headaches man..

if any1 can give me d lg converter 0.2.1 and just d simple instruction on how 2 extract my kdz file,,,

like do i hav 2 place them in the same folder and the sorts,,,
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Sorry must have missunderstod you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1692191

$3nt fr0m my K4ng3d Ph0n3
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
Look into my noob how to (post 3), there you will find a link to wagstuffs thread with a video, of how to do it. Also you ll find a link to all softwares, that are available till now in kdz format. A link to the automatic extractor is in there as well? So what else do you need?
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
the video only feature lg converter 2.0..

if u can do it all over again and make another with d lg converter 2.0.1... would appreciate it! :D
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
The only change is, you do no longer need to type in the whole number, but just 1 or 2. That's the whole magic ;) Any other problems?
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
now I'm totally lost with your whole magic thing... :laugh:

what do you mean by ---> you do no longer need to type in the whole number, but just 1 or 2?:confused:
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
my fon is not yet rooted, i just want 2 revert it to my stock rom...
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
I thought you were talking about Rom COnverter... Only put it in the same folder, as your ROM, open it and follow the instructions. Do not inject CWM and you can easily go back. Where is the problem?
[LG Optimus Black] MEDcrew:
what happened f i inject CWM? and what does CWM do,,,

no problems man,, just asking questions,,, :D
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
Google cwm and read my noob how to... will not answer all of the questions, that have been answered already...

Sent from my think of something creative here. :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dumbl3:
Hello,

Today I installed the cyanogenmod 9.1 for Xperia s (the latest nightly build). By far the fastest and smoothest rom I've installed till now. Plus it looks really cool to. Now I just realized that the Free Xperia cyanogmod on this website is different than the one from the cyanogmod website. (I've not installed the FreeXperia cm yet), but different md5 hash at least. What's the difference?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Akhil:
Yes it is different ..it is much more stable than the one on the cyanogenmod website..and much more smooth..

Yesterday i also installed CM 9.0 nightly build ..found a lot of bugs in it..got back to CM 9.1..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nemer12:
CM 9.0 nightly build is not a stable build and may crash.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dumbl3:
So they are not working together? But it's both called cyanogenmod. Seems a bit confusing. Btw I'm running the latest nightly from the cyanogenmod website and have not found any bugs yet..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mirhl:
Are you talking about get.cm VS codegoogle ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] fareeed:
I prefer the FXP builds found in the development section but they're both exactly the same. Made by the same developers.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rahuljonline:
Even I installed the CM 9.2 yesterday from get.cm. It works great.

However there are some sony stock features I loved.

For example the Gallery, Walkman, DLNa etc.

I found the gallery, walkman and visualization app. However, features like dlna, auto-tagging are missing.

Is there any way I could get a consolidated list of all sony stock apps?

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Akhil:
Wait..what 9.2?? Where did you get that??
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Chackel:
Go to get.cm, navigate to nozomi on the left, and you'll find the 9.2 nightlys. (http://get.cm/?device=nozomi)