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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sym1:
I'm on rooted stock, and it goes to faves. What's up with a phone that you have to dig into menus to make a call. I shouldn't have to make a custom shortcut to get to a dialpad on a phone. I'm sorry, but this is really basic, and a huge NOGO, imho.:mad:
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jboehle:
Please add "Wifi Hotspot won't turn on, just gives "Error" message" to list of common bugs.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slowz3r:
the blurry MMS bug can be removed
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
?

I haven't had any issues with tethering at all. Can you give me more information like what version/ROM you're running etc?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arise:
How much total memory does the phone see?

On Galaxy S the total RAM is something like 304/339MB, depending on the firmware. Is this the same case on Nexus S?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
Answered earlier...
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arise:
My question is still not answered.

I know that the specs for both phones states 512MB RAM. But in practice, the total memory reported by the kernel is 304 or 339MB RAM for Galaxy S, and not full 512MB. Inside this memory loads the kernel, the drivers and all dalvik applications.

So, how much memory does Nexus S see in Task Manager? Total memory, not free memory.

I've attached an example taken on Galaxy S.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
My mistake for misunderstanding you then.

I do not use the stock ROM so this information may be different. On a fresh reboot, the Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage Applications> Running Services screen shows 81 used, 209 free, making a total of 290mb of memory avaliable to the user. Someone will have to remind me what the "FREE" command in Terminal Emulator displays, but if I remember right I think it relates to memory as well and that shows 354mb.

EDIT: Just to point out, from my understanding, CM7alpha2 is more or less stock. The typical CM tweaks/settings/changes aren't in yet so this number should be fairly accurate as to what you can expect on a new Nexus S.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] varungandhi:
when i goto certain websites, i am automatically directed to the mobile version of that site. is there anyway to change that?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
Type about:debug into the address bar of the browser. Nothing will happen. That's okay. Now hit menu and go to settings. Scroll all the down to the bottom and you should notice some additional options. One of those will be "User Agent." Select it and change it from Android to Desktop. This will reset if you reboot the phone, however, I believe.

Note: You may still get redirected to mobile sites even after changing your UA. Not sure what causes that. Alternatively, one of the excellent third party browsers on the market have this change easier and more permanent.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arise:
Does currentwidget works on Nexus S?

http://www.appbrain.com/app/currentwidget/com.manor.currentwidget
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
Negative. Just Error1s. It doesn't appear to work on a lot of phones though. Xperia10, Droid X, Milestone, etc.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arise:
This is how a "free" command looks on my system:

total used free
Total: 311408 277844 33564
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
I really wish I could remember exactly what this command relates to, but here's what I have on the Nexus with CM7a2:

total used free
Total: 354732 277756 76976
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raging Mist:
Hi there. I've searched the forums but can't see a thread on it. I just wanted to know, can the Nexus S record 720p with a mod/app or is it physically unable to. I'm due for an upgrade but I'm torn between buying the NS, the galaxy S, or waiting a bit for the new phones to come out. Sorry if this is the wrong place,, I thought it should go here since its mainly NS related.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
The Nexus S is believed to be unable to shoot 720p due to a hardware limitation just like the Nexus One before it. That being said, it is possible sometime down the road a clever dev may be able to coax the camera into cooperating but undoubtedly at a lower FPS than if that resolution were supported natively (again just like the Nexus One).

So that leaves us with a nice big MAYBE. :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arise:
free command gives you details about total/used/available memory.

So on Nexus S total memory is 354732/1024 ~= 346MB RAM.

This is far from the tehnical 512MB of RAM advertised. The problem comes from Samsung obvious, the same thing is plagueing the Galaxy S.

People on XDA discovered they can recompile the kernel and use up to 341MB RAM keeping video calling and 720p recording functional. Later Samsung released new firmware that gave us 339MB RAM (first froyo ROMs had only 304MB RAM).

So I guess the few extra appx. 5MB of memory available on Nexus S comparing to Galaxy S is because the video recording doesn't have to do 720p while recording.

Also the non working currentwidget is also the problem on Galaxy S.

Time will tell if Nexus S will be able to do 720p recording or display current consumption in a widget, or alocate the full 512MB of RAM. :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jonathon Grigg:
As unremarked said, it is a hardware limitation. According to Google, there just wasn't enough space within the phone to fit in a chip to help process 720p video, and the processor/GPU/whatever alone isn't enough for high def video.

My opinion is maybe the Galaxy S has one of those chips, while the Nexus S has a NFC chip instead, but that's only my thoughts.

Just adding a bit more info about why it's a hardware limitation ;)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onthecouchagain:
If you're also experiencing home screen scrolling lag/issues, please visit my report to Google and star the problem so it'll get more attention from them: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=13563

Thank you.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
I'm going to add this to the known issues list as well, but before I do, are you still using the stock launcher? The thread seems to indicate that the issue lies there. Just want to confirm.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onthecouchagain:
I've since switched to ADW Launcher and have not experience any of the lag/hiccups screen freezes when scrolling. I believe it's a problem specifically with stock launcher on Gingerbread.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raging Mist:
I'm not a techogeek, so maybe I'm wrong but doesn't hardware limitation mean it's physically unable to do it no matter what. The nexus one did 720p later, but that's because of software right? It already had the hardware capabilities?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mazodude:
yes but google said it wasn't possible due to the hardware
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jonathon Grigg:
Yes, the N1 did do 720p, however because it was a software hack, it had nowhere near the fps that you can get with a dedicated chip. I believe some managed 20fps on the N1 (no chip), where as phones such as the Galaxy S get 30fps (with chip). I imagine this will be similar with the NS.

I imagine Google won't add it in a software update though, these hacks are usually from the community ;)

Edit: oh and the hardware limitation is essentially that. There isn't the hardware to support 720p natively, but there are ways to work around that (like these hacks). You could think of the hacks as just taking lots and lots of pictures per second (to make up the fps) and stitching them up as video.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
Shameless bump on a sticky (Lol can that even be a bump?)

Updated to include more information on some known issues/workarounds as well as rephrasing a few questions based on new information(such as tethering, and adding one or two questions I've seen pop up over the last week or so.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mgymnop:
I have the same issue with ADW EX and the stock home launcher but I am not sure if it is really the same issue or if ADW is not yet optimized for gingerbread. Hope we can figure that out before my remorse period is over. It is very annoying.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonnysekhon:
I have posted this on a couple of different threads but no responses so far.

Maybe you guys can answer some of them.

1. How to get out of a bootloop? I've been doing the battery pull as volume up + power button does not work during a bootloop.

4. Nexus S loses signal after reboot. After unlocking the bootloader, I used paul's Superboot to get root and used ROM manager to flash the latest CWM. All is well except every-time I reboot, I lose the signal (it shows emergency calls only) and I have to search for available networks in Mobile network settings. Its really annoying as I flash a ton of stuff on my phone and this happens every time.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unremarked:
Updated to remove some old questions(e.g., favorite addons missing, not having new market, etc.)

Mods: No longer updating this. Just FYI.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prakashpn007:
Hello , Im a new user here.

How do I find out if I have S_AMOLED or S-Clear-LCD on my nexus s ?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenvan19:
As far as I know the Super Clear LCD screens have not been officially released yet so chances are you have a Super Amoled.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJTaurus:
Is there any way to adjust the Haptic feedback?...i want this feature enabled but setted in lower vibration.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lezroc:
Hi do any of you face this problem after taking picture the seems unable to be deleted. it just keep appearing in the gallery and the gallery background is very blurry
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garynz:
No I havnt had this issue but sometimes it just takes a while for the image to show in the gallery after taking
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevin_ngckk:
:pno problem at stock rom :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJTaurus:
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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kponti:
So can I get a straight answer about the SD card slot and wifi calling?

Does the Nexus S have an expandible micro SD card slot or not?

Does the Nexus S support the wifi calling app?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Master™:
No

..&..

No
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Po0yAn:
a question about spare part app, i dont know if its right place to ask.

when i adjust font size in spare parts for example to small mode, it returns to normal default mode after a while. im using CM7 RC2. is it apps problem , rom or phone?

can anyone help me if teher is a fix, or show me another ways to change the font size(not the font) on the phone?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maximilian Mary:
Yes.

No. It has "only" a 16GB internal flash drive.

Yes. It is built right in, so you don't even need a separate app to use it, and it plays nicely with contacts/call log.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japawaiian:
Quick question...im getting mixed findings here. I thought Sprint/CDMA is the only carrier with the Nexus S but im reading about a T-Mobile version? If thats the case, how do i know what threads are for the CDMA version that i have with sprint? Also, the Nexus S DOES have GORILLA GLASS.

If anyone can point me in the right direction, i know i should search like everyone but the threads arent telling me if the Roms are for the sprint version. I just want to root my NexS and throw a stable well working Rom on there. I know Cyanogen is a favorite. I just got my Nexus S, ive done everything to my Samsung Moment but its all different with the Nexus. I work at sprint corporate 9.5hrs a day and my brain is fried by the time im home and seriously dont want to have to read through countless pages right now lol
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asim1401:
Many thanks for this efforts
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArizonaLoco:
I have been experiencing two issues with my Nexus S with CM7. I have searched the forum but have not found these issues listed for the Nexus S.

1. When downloading an app from the Android Market I will see the notification in the status bar and from the notification drop down, then the notification will go away and the app does not install. If I click on the progress from the notification drop down it will take me to the market and sometimes not even the correct application. I will go back to the market and the app will show "Install". So I install it again. Again the notification comes and goes but no app installed. Finally I figured out to go to system download location folder, as the downloads app doesn't show anything, and in the download folder I will see the file like "download-1.apk". If I choose to install from the file it ends up being the file I was trying to download. It will install fine and even show in the market as installed. It doesn't happen all the time so I can't quite tell what could be causing it. Sometimes there will be other downloads in the folder and even multiple downloads like download-2, download-3 and so on. Any thoughts?

2. The second problem I have searched here in the forum and with Google on the internet but cannot find a reference. When I get an e-mail or a text or any other notification, I can access that notification from the drop down/pull down. Sometimes if I seem to touch the notification either in the wrong spot or whatever, it will slide off quickly and then disappear. It is irritating at most because I check my e-mail and text messages this way. When this method fails me I usually check it through the app drawer by app or by a shortcut/widget on my desktop/home screen. What makes trying to resolve/remedy some of these issues difficult is that there doesn't seem to be a clear and standard way to reference the user interface parts. I see the notification drop down referred to as the status bar in XDA postings and in system files but other apps or settings like with CM7 or ADW refer to it differently, so confusing.

These two things being said, I am definitely not a noob and this is not my first Android phone. But I will admit that I am not as savvy as you developers and such. I have posted to forums before but typically not much more that a quick reply, text only. I can post screen shots using the tool in ADB but I don't quite know how to post here with pictures so if you ask for the screen shot pictures I may need a little help with instructions on how to post them here.

Thank you for all you do and your patience.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaxPatlick:
Is there a 1 click root script for the unlocked SNS on the OTA 2.3.4 for T-Mobile

I just bought the phone last night, did the OTA update on the drive home and now I'm looking to root it just like I did my epic 4G, but all the guides I've seen so far are all step by step rooting by hand.

I wouldn't mind doing it that way, except I won't have time during the week and by the time the weekend comes, I'm afraid my gf will have loaded it up with stuff she won't be so keen to lose to a full data wipe, so I want to root it quickly and easily..
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japawaiian:
Ive noticed the same thing intermittently with the notifications sliding to the right and disappearing.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] de-evolution:
Ditto with the sliding notifications. But I only started to get it after I flashed Cyanogen. Its not enough to bother me though.

- A major issue I'm noticing is that recently, when I wake my phone it flashes green for a split second then opens to the lockscreen. I was thinking it may be a problem with Voodoo Control? but idk.

Any help would be appreciated thank you.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Acnescar:
I believe there is another bug with the Nexus S relating to sound output levels from the 3.5mm jack only.

If playing music and using google navigation (maybe anything that uses text to speech or labels output as speech) the output volume for the speech is muted. It works fine using the built in speaker but when using the 3.5mm jack the direction commands are inaudable.

Seems to be a widespread problem across different phones so not sure if its appropriate to put in the faq here but its broken on my nexus s.

Another bug I have and have seen reported elsewhere is that when using the phone with a car charger and using navigation on full screen brightness is that the discharge is greater than the charging so the battery slowly discharges and eventually the phone switches off. This is due to most car chargers only outputting 500ma. some will output 1000ma and to avoid this I understand that a 1000ma charger is required.

Again not sure if its relevent for the FAQ bug section.

Acne
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] de-evolution:
How did you determine that?

Take a look at the Gorilla Glass website, I don't see Nexus S listed under Samsung.

http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/...n=Branded%20Gorilla%20Glass#featured-products

** I'd loved to be proved wrong though
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pegasolabs:
Quote.

It does not have it.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NEXUS 4G:
read a lot of this thread but didnt find my answer.

new to gsm and want to know if i can flash any of these gsm roms i.e. cm7 or miui on any gsm nexus s. i will be with a canadian carrier and i dont see anything except t-mobile and some at&t.

side note - my carrier of choice sells their own version of the nexus s with hspa+ so im sure ill have 3g data either way. just want to know if ill have dev support up here or what
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJNTQ:
Hi there!

I´ve got two small questions :)

1.) how to remove the small line on the bottom which indicates if you are on homescreen 1-2or3

2.) how to change the appdrawer/launcher icon when chaning icons with desktop visualizer :( ?

Thanks for the help !
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJNTQ:
uhm well sorted out how to solve problem #1

problem #2 still exists... how to get rid of this small bar on the bottom which scrolls left /right depending on which homescreen you are 1-2-3 ?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maximilian Mary:
It's in adw settings. It might bee called a slider.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smccall:
nexus s 4g or keep my evo 3d

I have been thinking hard about getting a nexus s 4g. I had a evo 4g rooted and always flashed aosp roms. then i just got the 3d i like it dont get me wrong but somthing is pulling tward a nexus s 4g should i trade the evo 3d for a new nexus s 4g. will i be happy or will i regret it.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewarta:
Nexus S (3G) ... Nexus One (HSDPA)

Well ... I've just switched to a Nexus S from a Nexus One that I have given my wife. I cannot say I am overly impressed with it. Yes, Wireless N (NS) is faster than G (N1), and sound volume is better. SLCD screen (NS) is a wee bit bigger than AMOLED (N1). But where the N1 used HSDPA on Vodafone Australia, the NS doesn't seem to be able to do this ... even with the same SIM card.

I'll play with it a bit more, but reckon I'll be moving on from it faster than any cellphone I have owned. :confused:
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ab.grafix:
Thanks a lot , you did clear a lot of my doubts .
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewarta:
Nexus S or HTC EVO3D

The lack of a micro SDcard slot is one thing I left off. I use APP2SD and have about 4Gb of the 16Gb internal sdcard memory left.

My next one will be a HTC EVO 3D I reckon ...

;)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lordofminor:
I'm planning to buy this phone (pretty good price now). However, I doubt the camera. Only 480p. I would expect 720p from phone like this one. Isn't there any ROM, which hacked this already. If not, is it still possible, in near future? Thanks for reply
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] denverg:
If you're looking to buy a Nexus S

I have a Nexus S 4G and I love it. I loved it before I rooted it, but now it's a much smoother phone. For the price (which is low now), it's the best device I think I could have bought.

I haven't looked into the camera zoom, but I'm sure it can be done - and will be done by someone in the development forum.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blueluck77:
Where can i get that app? lol
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewarta:
QtADB

QtADB is NOT an App. http://qtadb.wordpress.com/
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bravo04:
hi all..

i want to switch my current market back to old one..

do u know how to do this..??

thanks for your help.. :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewarta:
Nexus 4G

+1 .... prefer it to be HTC or Motorola though ...
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lshking:
This is really a good guide for new comer.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rickythemaniac:
So if I want to be able to update to ICS (when it comes out), all I have to do is just restore to my nand-backup from CWM? Right?

My first post btw :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doc_v15:
Does NEXUS S will be able to do call recording???? Hoping so bad.. :(
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joseph LR:
hi all

Does NEXUS S will be able to do call recording?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amasunka:
Thanks for a full list of Q&A that solve almost everything :D
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arifhn:
Sorry i know this is not the right thread.

But i'm new here, cant post in dev thread

My time is slow down with deep idle mod

Did someone experience the same problem?

Thx
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahqball:
Would a stock, rooted device (i9020a) receive OTA updates?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewarta:
OTA for stock

Yes, it will receive the OTA notification, and even try to download ... then fail. You will need a rooted, deodexed, zipaligned version I suggest (based on earlier versions of Android like Gingerbread).
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moritzio:
I don't understand. Are you saying if I root my stock phone and want to receive OTA updates, I must find a stock deodexed, zipaligned rom and flash it over my current stock rom? Could you mean I must replace my CWM recovery with stock recovery?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewarta:
Replace CWM

Yes that is what I mean. If you don't then the OTA will fail. Sorry I wasn't clear.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjrivera04:
Hey guys. I'm new to rooting and had a question. I just completed the one click root (I know, I took the easy way out). I'm unlocked and rooted. The problem I have is falshing roms. When I go into recovery mode I get a triangle, which can't be good. To get out of it I hit power and volume up. I'm afraid I messed something up. Can anyone give explicit directions on how to fix or direct me to a thread that will tell me how to get to the appropriate clockmode screen (forgive me if I'm not saying this correctly)? I'm running 2.3.7, don't know if that has anything to do with it. Any help would be great. Thank you.

Chris
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moritzio:
CWM recovery is being overwritten by normal recovery after you reboot. To fix that you must rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh. You can search for how to do it. Here is one method: INstall a file manager app, and use it to find the file (make sure you switch to root explorer mode and make the directory read/write). Once you have rw access to the directory, then you can rename the file. Finally, you must re-flash the CWM recovery.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -android:
Try here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=988686
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewarta:
Use ROM Manager

I used to avoid this, but now use this method most of the time. Download ROM Manager and install the latest Clockwork Mod (CWM). Assuming you have the correct 2.3.7 ROM for rooted devices, then simply have ROM Manager install that ROM. What it does is ask you which ROM to install, then boot your NXS into CWM and next install the ROM, and boot you into the ROM.

Be very sure you have correct ROM for the NXS 4G and for rooted devices.