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Jan

[Updated x2: Now In ROM Manager As Of 5.0.0.0] Download: ClockworkMod Touch Recovery Beta Now Available For Galaxy Nexus And Nexus S/S4G

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Android OS, Applications, Development, Galaxy Nexus, News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju), Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g)

After Koush tantalized users with a video showing off the first official touch-based ClockworkMod Recovery interface two days ago, CWM has taken to Google+ and posted download links for the official beta, making CWM Touch Recovery available to Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S users.

Update #1: Nexus S 4G now supported.

Update #2: According to Koush, the newest ROM Manager update that is being rolled out now has a new option to download ClockworkMod Touch for supported devices as an in-app purchase (or for free at http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager).

It's worth noting that (for now) the beta is only available for the Nexus S' GSM variant (Update: NS4G now too), and for both CDMA and GSM versions of Samsung's Galaxy Nexus.

Jan

[Updated] Download & Install: Leaked Official ICS 4.0.4 Build For The Sprint Nexus S 4G

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0, News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Videos

Some unofficial builds have been floating around for a while, but tonight, it looks like Nexus S 4G owners are about to get some allegedly official ICS update action. Over on the XDA forums, user mrxkills has uploaded all the files necessary to get your Sprint Google Experience device updated to 4.0.4.

You read that right: 4.0.4. Compared to 4.0.3, the build we've seen passed around for a while on other devices like the Xoom and the Galaxy Nexus. This is also build number IMM26, compared to IML74K. Unfortunately, we don't know what of all changed yet, outside of the presence of WiMax drivers in this build.

Dec

Google Employees Are Receiving Ice Cream Sandwich OTAs On Their Nexus S Phones - Dogfooding Has Begun

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0, News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju), Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Samsung

Google has started the dogfooding process of testing the Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" update for the Nexus S, according to one of Google employees Adel Saoud. Dogfooding is a practice of having company employees use products before releasing them to the public ("eat your own dog food" in this sense apparently originated in Microsoft back in 1988), thus weeding out bugs while the products are still revolving in a relatively contained environment.

The tweets and Google+ posts are now deleted, but thanks to several screenshots, re-shares, and caches, we can reconstruct these 2 messages that were posted by Adel:

Just got Ice-cream Sandwich update on my Nexus S & it's looking great :)

and

Yeah an OTA, but it's an early one for Google employees so we test it further so it's even more awesome when you guys get it.

Sep

Download: Android 2.3.7 (GWK74) With Google Wallet For The Nexus S 4G

Posted by David Ruddock in Android OS, News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Samsung, Sprint, Tips & Tutorials

WARNING: This file is only for the Sprint Nexus S 4G. To flash the update, the phone must be stock - that means no custom ROMs. Rooted handsets are OK, though this might reset root permissions (you just need to re-root). We've included a link to a full, flashable ROM which will probably require a wipe, as well.

If you find yourself still without the Android 2.3.7 (GWK74) update for your Sprint Nexus S 4G, have no fear - we're here to help. Thanks to Omar over on Google+, we've got a direct link to the update.zip from Google themselves.

Sep

Nexus S 4G Android 2.3.7 Update GWK74 Rolling Out Now, Includes Wallet App, Google Shopper, Security Patches

Posted by Liam Spradlin in News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Samsung, Sprint

Last Updated: September 23rd, 2011

If you're a Nexus S 4G owner and you're wondering how to get your hands on Google Wallet and be the first nerd on the block to pay for espresso by tapping your phone, we've received a tip that a software update for the Nexus S 4G has begun rolling out (and will continue to do so over a 4 day period).

The update includes not only the official Google Wallet app, but also Google Shopper and various security patches. It looks like Sprint dealers will begin assisting customers with manually updating starting September 20th (tomorrow). If you're a user who hasn't yet received the Google Wallet app, don't worry - the wait is almost over.

Sep

It's Official - Google Wallet Is Here, Handy App Can Tell You Where To Use It

Posted by Liam Spradlin in News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Sprint

True to last night's rumblings, Google and Sprint have announced the launch of Google Wallet, a revolutionary new tap-to-pay service that allows customers to store credit card information and make payments from one app on their Android phone.

For now Google Wallet is only available to those with a Nexus S 4G and a Citi MasterCard. Google plans on adding support for various other card companies, and more Android devices with NFC capabilities are on the horizon.

A critical element to Wallet's success will be the presence of PayPass terminals capable of accepting payments via NFC. The terminals are not particularly widespread in the US at present, but if you're itching to try out Google's awesome new wireless payment system, you can find businesses with PayPass terminals using the Google Wallet webpage or by downloading MasterCard's PayPass Locator app (from the widget below).

Sep

[Update: It's Getting Closer] Google Wallet May Be Launching In Time For NFC World Congress On September 19th (Yes, Tomorrow)

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Rumors

Update: It still hasn't been officially announced yet, but the word on the street is that some businesses (such as Peets Coffee & Tea shop in San Francisco) are already displaying the Google Wallet logo near the register. We're definitely getting really close now. [via Phandroid]

For those awaiting the launch of Google Wallet (specifically those with the Sprint Nexus S 4G and a Citibank MasterCard), we've got some good news.

TechCrunch reported today on a document allegedly circulating among Google Wallet partners, indicating that tomorrow, September 19th is the launch date for Google's wallet-consolidating service, which will allow customers to pay at PayPass terminals everywhere with a simple tap of their Android phone.

Aug

Reminder: Nexus S Free (With New Two-Year Agreement) At Best Buy In All Three Flavors - Today Only

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Deals, News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju), Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g)

You've probably been seeing this deal all over the net for the past couple of days, but we still want to make sure that you don't miss out on it. For today only, you can head over to your local Best Buy and grab some stock-Android goodness for absolutely nothing. The best part? This deal is good for any of the three applicable carriers - 3G on T-Mobile or AT&T, or the 4G variant on Sprint.

Need a reminder on the specs of this device? Here you go:

4 inch 480*800 Super AMOLED display
1GHz Hummingbird processor
512MB RAM
16GB built-in storage
5MP rear camera, VGA front
Stock Android 2.3.5
4G WiMax on Sprint

In a world of dual-core devices, the Nexus S is still in a class of its own, thanks to its pure vanilla Android nature.

Jul

[Deal Alert] Samsung Nexus S 4G Free With A New Sprint Contract From Best Buy And Amazon Wireless

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Deals, News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Sprint

What if I told you that you could cut loose from your current carrier, hop over to Sprint, and snag a Nexus S 4G for free in the process? Would you be down? If so you answered 'yes' to that, then here's your chance, because both Amazon Wireless and Best Buy online are giving this phone away as long as you put your signature on the dotted line saying that you'll be loyal to Sprint for the next two years.

This phone really needs no introduction, but here are the specs anyway:

4 inch 480x800 SAMOLED display
1GHz Hummingbird processor
512MB RAM
5MP rear shooter, VGA can 'round front
16GB on-board storage
Pure stock Android 2.3.x
NFC

Of course, if you would rather just walk into your local Best Buy, go ahead.

Jul

Still Waiting For The OTA? Don't Be - Update Your Sprint Nexus S 4G To Official Android 2.3.5 Manually (Build GRJ90)

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Samsung, Sprint

After 2 weeks of delays, the much anticipated Nexus S 4G update (Sprint only for now, sorry AT&T/T-Mo) to Android 2.3.5 (GRJ90) started rolling out earlier today. If you haven't gotten yours yet but want to apply it immediately to enjoy that nice boost to 4G speeds, among other things, then proceed to our instructions below - you'll be rocking the official 2.3.5 build in no time.

Instructions

Note: Make sure you're running stock Android 2.3.4, build GRJ22 (the update will likely fail if you're rooted).

Download the update file GRJ90-from-GRJ22 and rename it to update.zip (make sure it's named update.zip and not update.zip.zip if you're using Windows and have it set to hide file extensions).