How to make Galaxy Nexus look like Galaxy S3 with just an Add-on - Video Tutorial

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is indeed an amazing Gadget "made for humans". Have you ever thought to have that Galaxy S3 like feeling on your Galaxy Nexus ? Well, its quit possible with just a simple add-on. Thanks to the xda-developers guys because this add-on would turn your Galaxy Nexus look like the amazing S3.

Things to know first

• You must have a custom ROM installed on your Galaxy Nexus. Cyanogenmod-9-nightly is the recommended one.
• AOPK (Android Open Kang Project) and some other ROMs are confirmed working too with this add-on.

Instructions

1. In case you dont have Cyanogenmod 9 flashed onto your Nexus here is the guide.
2. Now head over to the XDA-Developers forum to download the add-on.
3. Install that add-on using the ClockWorkMod Recovery.
4. Reboot your phone.

That's it. Enjoy the bunch of added features with this great looking add-on.

Here is a video showing the add-on running on galaxy Nexus. Check this out - 

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How to Root Galaxy Nexus CDMA Running Android 4.0.4 ICS and Install ClockworkMod Recovery

Things to know first

• Rooting voids your Gadget's warranty.
• We are not at all responsible for damages caused to you or your Gadget while you follow our instructions.

Requirements

• Verizon Galaxy Nexus (CDMA) running Android 4.0.4 ICS.
• A working computer.
• You need to disable any Antivirus software running in your computer as well as your Gadget.
• ADB and Fastboot installed on your computer.
• At-least 70 % of juice (battery !) on your Gadget. 

Step by Step Instructions

• Download & save the ZIP package (su.zip) from here.
• Download the ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery 5.5.0.4 image for the Galaxy Nexus CDMA from here.
• Copy CWM image file into the same folder where 'adb.exe' and 'fastboot.exe' are located on your computer.
• Enable your device’s USB debugging mode by -
   'Settings --> Applications --> Development'.
• Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
• Copy 'su.zip' to the root of your device’s SD card..
• Launch a command prompt (DOS prompt) on your computer and type the following commands:

1. adb reboot bootloader
2. fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-toro.img

• Now boot your device to ClockworkMod Recovery using your phone’s Volume keys, select the option “Recovery Mode” and press the Power button to confirm the selection.
• Once inside ClockworkMod Recovery, select 'install zip from sd card', then select 'choose zip from sd card and browse to the file named “su.zip” to manually flash your Galaxy Nexus.
• Wait for the installation process to finish.
• Now select '++++Go Back++++', then select 'reboot system now' to reboot the device.

Voila ! you have successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.

To verify if you have rooted it or not, you can download the Superuser app in the Android Market for free.

Good-Luck !

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US bans Motorola Smart-phones' Import

According to a US trade panel, some Motorola smart-phones infringe on a Microsoft patent and they will be barred from importation to the US.

US International Trade Commission (ITC) has sent an order to President Barack Obama to consider whether to overrun it for policy reasons.

The legal fight at the ITC is one of dozens globally between various smartphone makers. Google's Android system has become the top-selling smartphone operating system, ahead of mobile systems by Apple, Microsoft, Research in Motion and others. 

The ITC order did not say which models of Motorola Mobility smartphone were barred but Microsoft has asked for the following devices to be stopped at the US border: the Atrix, Backflip, Bravo, Charm, Cliq, Cliq 2, Cliq XT, Defy, Devour, Droid 2, Droid 2 Global, Droid Pro, Droid X, Droid X2, Flipout, Flipside, Spice and the Xoom tablet.

The ITC is a popular venue for patent litigation since it has the power to forbid the importation of products that infringe on patents.

The case at the ITC is No. 337-744.

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