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Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S getting Android 4.1.2 OTA update today

By Eric Abent
on 15 Oct, 2012

Do you, by chance, own a Samsung Galaxy Nexus or a Nexus S? If you do, then here's some news you're bound to like: both phones are slowly getting an update to Android 4.1.2, and you don't have to do that much to get it. Since it's an OTA update, all you need to is select the software update option from your settings menu and you'll be good to go.

AOKP and MIUI both unleash Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ROMs

By Cory Gunther
on 20 Aug, 2012

Who's ready for the latest and greatest from both Google and some of the best developers in the world of Android? The popular folks from the AOKP (Android open kang project) have just issued their first official ROM's running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for multiple devices like the Nexus S, Nexus 7, and Galaxy Nexus. That isn't all either because MIUI is doing the same today too.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update begins rolling out to Nexus S

By Eric Abent
on 20 Jul, 2012

After being left to wonder if Android 4.1 Jelly Bean would actually come to the Nexus S, it seems that Google has begun the roll out. Unfortunately, for the moment it seems that only some carriers are getting the update, so some Nexus S owners may be left waiting for a while. In any case, Google announced via the Nexus Twitter account today that the update roll out has started, so at least we know that it's underway.

Nexus S Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update arriving tomorrow

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Jul, 2012

We have some potential great news for all those still rocking the Google Nexus S. At Google IO last month Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was listed as coming to the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S in mid July. Now that the Galaxy Nexus already started receiving it last week, it's time for the Nexus S to enjoy that butter smooth Jelly Bean too.

Android 4.0.4 ICS rolling out for Nexus S, Xoom, and Galaxy Nexus

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Mar, 2012

Whoa! It looks like Google maybe saw a few angry comments around the Android ecosystem about the lack of updates because in one huge massive announcement they just made tons of people happy. The update to Android 4.0.4 ICS is rolling our right now, as we speak to multiple devices. Those include the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GSM), Nexus S, and the Motorola Xoom WiFi. Looks like Verizon users of the Gnex and Xoom will have to wait a little longer.

Android 4.0.5 for Galaxy Nexus gets teased by SFR

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Feb, 2012

After the update to Android 4.0.4 was just leaked for both the Galaxy Nexus and even the Nexus S this past week, we are now hearing rumors regarding the Android 4.0.5 update for both devices. According to a new roadmap leaked by France's SFR we are now seeing a full list of when they expect updates to hit -- and for what devices.

NSA releases ultra-secure open source Android derivative

By Michael Crider
on 17 Jan, 2012

Rejoice, paranoid security fanatics! There's finally a version of Android that enables your obsessive need to lock and control each and every file on your mobile device. There's just one catch: you've got to trust the National Security Agency to use it. The NSA has released its security-enhanced version of Android, named SE Android... because G-men have slightly less imagination than your average sea sponge. You can download the source code now and compile it on any operating system you want, so long as you want to compile it on Fedora Linux. Other operating systems should work, but haven't been tested.

Android 4.0.3 delayed for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 21 Dec, 2011

Google's highly anticipated Android 4.0.3 update will finally bring Ice Cream Sandwich to the Nexus S, and hopefully fix a few bugs concerning the Galaxy Nexus battery life. It has been a real problem getting a full day of use on a single charge with Verizon's Galaxy Nexus - even with the extended battery. The update to ICS for the Nexus S has almost been perfected, unofficially of course, so those that are rooted may not see much of a difference. Unfortunately, the update has been flagged for further review.

Samsung Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich update possibly delayed

By Cory Gunther
on 20 Dec, 2011

We are starting to get reports in from all angles that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Nexus S has been halted by Google. The update was started late last week by Google themselves after initially testing it with Google employees. While the delay hasn't been confirmed many users are experiencing issues and recently are unable to update to the new software.

Samsung Nexus S Android 4.0 update officially rolling out today

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Dec, 2011

We heard a rumor about this last week that never went very far but today it's officially official. Google has started the update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Google Samsung Nexus S. We are assuming this will be Android 4.0.3 that was detailed earlier today -- This was confirmed by Google over on Twitter this afternoon.