Use this tag if your issue is truly specific to the Samsung Nexus S (GT-I9020A, GT-I9020T, GT-I9023, GT-I9023T, SPH-D720) device.
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Nexus S: how can I control sites shown underneath stock browser search box?
The built-in web browser of my Nexus S has a cool feature: when I press the Search button, in addition to a text box where I can type a URL or search terms, there are 4 sites shown above the on-screen ...
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1answer
255 views
Android Contacts lost but seen in Message app
I rooted my Nexus S and re-installed a stock ROM. I had my contacts on my SIM card before starting to use my Nexus and I never bothered to sync those contacts to Google. After rooting I don't see my ...
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1answer
759 views
Unable to restore stock OS on Nexus S
I had a post on how can I restore the default OS on phone that has custom build?
however this got closed because it was a possible duplicate. Unfortunately the duplicate did not answer my question so ...
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1answer
592 views
How to use my phone to transfer Wi-Fi to other devices?
I'm using Nexus S, recently I got a Kindle, however, the Kindle couldn't connect to my company's Wi-Fi (seems it doesn't support the encryption method), so I'm wondering this method:
My Nexus S ...
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2answers
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Is it possible to add any arbitrary application as a shortcut in the Car Home app?
In the Google Car Home app, when I click "Add Shortcut" on one of the available Car Home icons, and then select "Other applications", I am only presented with two options:
Blast Monkeys
Launcher
...
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1answer
2k views
How to unbrick/reflash Nexus S using stock ROM, stock tools
I have a Nexus S that seems to have bricked itself. I have never modded the ROM or phone, and it was totally stock.
Now, it boots right int the white Google logo and stays there forever (I let it ...
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1answer
293 views
Phone randomly cannot recognize my Wifi network
I have a few WiFi network in the neighborhood and the Nexus S will always detect those networks that I never use. However, for my own WiFi network, it randomly fails to recognize the network, even ...
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1answer
162 views
After update to GRJ90 I can no longer use WiFi hot-spot
My phone updated to GRJ90 about two weeks ago and now I can no longer use WiFi hot-spot or USB tethering. When I try, my 3G connection is dropped. After disconnecting and waiting a few minutes, it ...
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1answer
469 views
Create pdf document shortcuts on home screen
I had downloaded a PDF file. How can I create a shortcut to the PDF document on my home screen. I use Anycut, but it doesn't do what I want.
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2answers
210 views
Correct text message time after boot up
Every time I have my phone turned off or in flight mode, after I turn it on again, the message sent to me while the phone was down appears to be received at the moment the phone finished booting up.
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1answer
292 views
Android - Change Google account on Nexus S [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I remove the default Google Account on my phone?
I tried different methods of changing the Google account on my Nexus S, all failed. Did someone manage to do ...
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2answers
178 views
Why aren't there notifications for updates to built-in applications?
On July 29th, Google released an update for the Gmail application, that brought it to version 2.3.5. Since I had version 2.3.4, I was expecting to be notified of the update shortly as I had for ...
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1answer
327 views
How do you change the screen background on Nexus S?
Just bought a Samsung Nexus S. No manual came with it. Apparently the moving default screensaver eats up heaps of battery life and I am not getting much battery life out of this new phone and I am ...
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2answers
204 views
AT&T Nexus S: is this sold SIM locked / boot-loader locked?
I know this is a bit localized, but I can't find ANY information on this at all on the internet, because all of the information for the Nexus S assumes the T-Mobile band version.
I would only ...
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1answer
435 views
Nexus S 4G: Use wifi for LAN, 3G/4G for WAN?
I'm developing a remote control app that will use wifi to communicate with my car stereo. The car stereo has ethernet, and I have the ethernet wired to a wireless AP in my trunk. This works great, but ...
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4answers
1k views
No sound through handset speaker of Nexus S
Suddenly when I was playing music on my Nexus S it stopped playing all sounds through the handset speaker. It still works though if I use an external headset though.
I don't really have that much ...
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1answer
144 views
Nexus S rooting warranty
I know that the Nexus S has an unlockable bootloader and that flashing a custom ROM to it is officially supported, easy and pretty much fail-safe. However, what's the warranty like? Does it get voided ...
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1answer
533 views
Is the Google Nexus S capable of reading the exFAT file format?
If I backup, reformat the internal memory "disk" of my Google Nexus One (running Android 2.3.4) into the exFAT format (for storage of file sizes over 4GB) and restore the contents, will it spasm and ...
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1answer
152 views
Gmail stopped syncing messages
For some reason, Gmail on my Nexus S is not pulling new messages anymore. I added a second Gmail account; could it possibly be the reason?
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1answer
222 views
Google music not syncing on Nexus S
I received my invite to Google Music a couple weeks ago. I've been using it in the browser since then. My Nexus S however, refuses to sync music.
Some people on the web report the same problem but it ...
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1answer
430 views
Can not answer phone after enabling Google Voice
I Have a Sprint Google Nexus S. Was working fine. Enabled Google Voice - set up my account, options, etc. All incoming calls require pressing "1" to answer. This worked for a while. Now, when a ...
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1answer
352 views
Modifying sensitivity of Google Nexus S power button?
I keep accidentally turning the phone off/on by pressing the power button when I pick up the phone or take it out of its holster.
I would like to make the power button require a longer hold before it ...
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3answers
220 views
Verdict on Nexus S battery quality?
So... while I think my NS is a great phone, I am currently (very) disappointed with battery lifespan.
I mean, I don't have too much more than the usual installed - Whatsapp, FB, Maps etc. And I don't ...
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2answers
727 views
NEXUS S (t-mobile version) 2.3.4 / GRJ22 — IS ROOT POSSIBLE?? can't mount /system mount /data
I have the Nexus S (t-mobile version) that is 2.3.4 / GRJ22 and just wanted to ask, is root actually possible now?? I see lots of posts about how to do it under 2.3.3, but all the posts I have seen ...
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2answers
7k views
Can I use Kies with a Samsung Nexus S?
Kies is not detecting my Samsung Google Nexus S phone. Any idea why? I want to use Kies to sync my outlook contacts and calendars.
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3answers
676 views
Change Screen Timeout to Never
Is it possible that I can change my screen timeout to never? I am using Nexus S. Currently, the maximum value I can set for screen timeout through settings is 30 minutes.
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1answer
727 views
How to lock screen besides pressing Nexus S right side power button
I was wondering, besides locking screen by pressing Nexus S right side power hardware button, is there any way to lock screen, using software button press instead of hardware?
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2answers
1k views
How can I live without a trackball?
I've been using a Nexus One for the past year and half and am very happy with it as a phone. I am not, however, happy with my carrier and so will be trading up very soon. Amongst the current crop of ...
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0answers
576 views
Using Android 2.3.4 (stock) as a WiFi Hotsport
I am able to connect my devices to the android WiFi hotspot(they get an IP/subnet/gateway etc...) but they are not able to access the internet.
Accessing the internet (3g) from my android works fine.
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1answer
967 views
Any voice recorder app for Nexus S? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a way to easily record a phone conversation in-progress?
I've seen Android call recording apps, but they don't support call recording on Nexus S.
Anyone know ...
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2answers
975 views
Can I use the Nexus-S GPS as an external GPS for another device (via Bluetooth)?
Is it possible to use the Nexus-S GPS as an external GPS for another device (via Bluetooth) ?
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1answer
164 views
Strange data plan speed on Nexus S
I have a Nexus S and a GPRS plan activated, from what customer services of my mobile carrier have told me is that GPRS will give you max of 10-15 kB/s download speed.
In my Nexus S if i don't select ...
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2answers
340 views
What is meant by the Nexus S being a “developer Phone”?
I have heard lots of times that the Nexus S is a "developer phone". What exactly does it mean?
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1answer
162 views
What can I expect from the “Pure Google” Nexus S 4G?
Sprint recently announced that they are going to sell the Nexus S, and that it will be "Pure Google", implying that there will not be any additional carrier fluff on the device. I am considering ...
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2answers
1k views
How to unlock Nexus S 2.3.3 bootloader without having to wipe all device data?
The usual way is to execute:
fastboot oem unlock
But this will erase all my private data.
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1answer
1k views
How to flash Nexus S (currently on custom AOSP build) with stock Gingerbread by Google (Android 2.3.3)
I have a Nexus S which I have flashed with a custom Android build. Now I need access to the Android Market and some other Google services and therefore I need the stock Android from Google.
How can ...
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1answer
332 views
Does google voice require a data plan to place calls?
I own a Nexus S and will be travelling to US on a business trip. I will have a T-Mobile prepaid connection and intend to use Google Voice to make and receive calls.
Since I am currently outside the ...
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1answer
312 views
High definition video and native video calling in Nexus S
I try to compare Samsung Galaxy S with Nexus S.
May I know why video calling is not supported in Nexus S? Is it due to limitation in software or hardware?
May I know why high definition video is not ...
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0answers
203 views
Nexus S screen question [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Difference between Super LCD screen of Nexus S and Super AMOLED screen of Samsung Galaxy S
On the US site of Nexus S they say it have Super AMOLED screen. In my country, ...
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2answers
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How do I detect if I have a Super AMOLED or LCD Screen on my Nexus S?
Many sources are citing that the Nexus S is shipping with 2 different types of screen due to Super AMOLED shortages. As I am in the UK it is likely I will have the Super LCD, which I read somewhere is ...
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2answers
902 views
Does Nexus S Wifi and GPS have issues?
So there I was, happily reading reviews about Google's/Samsumg Nexus S building my judgement whether to buy it or not after my Nexus 1 got stolen. Happily enough there were very few posts on issues ...
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1answer
2k views
Stock Android on Nexus S - “invalid magic code”
I have a Nexus S (2.3.3, GRI54/I9023, bootloader unlocked, clockworkmod recovery installed, rooted) and I'm trying to flash it with a stock system.img that I built myself (no modifications - yet).
To ...
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2answers
295 views
What is 720p video recording
I heard about the complaint of the Nexus S' lack of 720p video recording? What does 720p mean? How does it compare to the standard Samsung Galaxy S phones?
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1answer
270 views
What is an unsupported unsolicited response code 11016?
My UK Nexus S (Android 2.3.2) has real problems sustaining a reliable data connection on 3G even when I have a full signal in London. Connections time out or pages/tweets/whatever load exceptionally ...
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1answer
834 views
How can I update my Nexus S manually?
I just bought a Nexus S from the USA and it works fine here (Spain). Just realised its version of Gingerbread is 2.3.1 though. While it's no surprise it finds no OTA updates with the local carriers, I ...
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1answer
383 views
When is the Nexus S Android 2.3.3 update coming to the UK [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my phone get the Android 2.3 update (Gingerbread)?
I have a UK Nexus S and it is still on 2.3.2. It's been a month since this update began being pushed out in ...
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3answers
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Difference between Super LCD screen of Nexus S and Super AMOLED screen of Samsung Galaxy S — Which is better?
I was wondering has anyone of you experience the difference among super LCD screen of Nexus S, and Super AMOLED screen of Samsung Galaxy S? Which type of screen is better?
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2answers
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Is there a zoom and timer functionality on Nexus S camera?
If not, is there another app that gives this functionality?
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2answers
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1answer
686 views
Will fastboot not proceed with flashing if battery level is below certain percentage?
I'm trying to re-install Clockwork recovery mod (tl;dr: Android 2.3.1+ will reinstall stock recovery on every boot if it's not present).
I had installed it successfully yesterday, but today it does ...
