Been wondering what’s up with the status of the Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) 4.2 Jelly Bean release? If the answer to that question is yes, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as Build 1 just hit the Interwebz earlier this evening. The first build is only available for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon and GSM variants), LG Nexus 4, and ASUS Nexus 7 at the current time, with more d... »
If you own a GSM Samsung Galaxy Nexus, it might behoove you to check your device settings right about now, as we’re starting to see reports on the Interwebz that Android 4.2 (aka Jelly Bean) is in the process of rolling already. The boys over at Android Police have spotted posts on both Google+ and Twitter, with users already posting screenshots of build JOP40C installed on their phones. The... »
Hurricane Sandy — aka ‘Frankenstorm’, aka ‘The Perfect Storm’ — has come and gone, leaving much of New York and New Jersey destroyed in its path. Not only has she accounted for at least 50 deaths thus far, but it’s predicted the storm did billions of dollars worth of damage in the affected areas, and there are still a great number of people trapped in the ... »
So there’s plenty of you wanting to get the Galaxy Note 2, but I’m pretty sure many of you don’t have your upgrade to be able to get the contract price. So now you get the joys of trying to grab the lowest price possibly for it since a $650 retail price is pretty hefty. If you’re looking for an unlocked GSM note 2, here’s an offer to help save some cash. I re... »
Just yesterday, users in the wild began getting their first glimpses of Android 4.1.2. At that point, it was just an update file that was released, and it was only for the Nexus 7. Today, we’ve got full factory images of the JZO54K build for both the Nexus 7 and the GSM variant of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. These files are pretty important, especially if you like to flash custom ROM’s o... »
If you’re a crack flasher, then you know how important it is to keep factory images around for your device, just in case you ever mess up. If you are the proud owner of a Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus or Nexus S, then we’ve got good news for you! Recently, Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) factory images for a few of the Nexus devices have been released. You can now put those lifesavers away in a safe ... »
Hey, all you Galaxy Nexus owners and AOKP fanatics! I’ve got a bit of good news that’s sure to put a smile on your face. If you’ve anxiously been waiting for the 411 about what the Android Open Kang Project team has been up to, in regards to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), not only do we have a status update for you, but we’ve even got links to preview builds for the GSM and LTE ... »
A few days ago, there was a post from Koushik Dutta (known to the Android community as Koush, the developer and creator of ClockworkMod) on Google+, which unveiled version 6 of the famous app that allows you to find and download the right ROM for your Android device. ClockworkMod offers you everything from CyanogenMod, AOKP, and just about any other custom ROM out there today. There is a paid vers... »
Chalk up two more devices in the quickly growing list of those lucky enough to already have custom Jelly Bean ROMs. The HTC Amaze 4G and HTC Sensation are the newest inductees into the Android 4.1 custom ROM family, thanks to alpha builds that popped up for both devices over on XDA. Before we get into the details, let’s give credit where credit is due, shall we? Heading up the project f... »
In the latest chapter of the Galaxy Nexus ban hooplah, it appears as though Apple has posted a 96-million dollar bond to get the ball rolling in an attempt to cock-block the sale of the phones here in the United States. Earlier today, Google made a move that caused the harsh reality to really set in for us by pulling the unlocked GSM version of the GNex from the Play Store. Now, instead of being a... »
