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Download: Android 4.1.2 JZO54K Factory Images for Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7

Download: Android 4.1.2 JZO54K Factory Images for Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7

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... »

Jelly Bean factory images and binaries for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus now available

Jelly Bean factory images and binaries for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus now available

Last week, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus FINALLY got their Jelly Bean update, build JRO03O. Only three months after the Unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus got their update. Today, it seems as if our favorite guy in the Android Open Source Projecy, JBQ, has updated the factory images for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus to include Jelly Bean. So now you can go ahead and flash away and use the factory images to return to... »

Is the Jelly Bean update finally hitting Verizon Galaxy Nexus’ [Updated]

Is the Jelly Bean update finally hitting Verizon Galaxy Nexus’ [Updated]

There have been multiple reports this morning of users getting a notification for a new OTA update on their Verizon Galaxy Nexus. And guess what the Build is? It’s JRO03O, which is Android 4.1.1. So far Verizon hasn’t made it official that the update is rolling out, but several people were able to pull down the update via the instructions below 1.  From your phone, head into Settings&g... »

AOKP releases first official Jelly Bean builds for a limited number of devices

AOKP releases first official Jelly Bean builds for a limited number of devices

Next to CyanogenMod, the Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) is one of the most well-known names in the custom ROM development community. Since it first started in November of 2011, the project has grown to be a staple for Crack Flashers aplenty and its progress has moved right along at an impressive rate. Yesterday, AOKP took one giant step in the direction of Android 4.1 by releasing its first offi... »

Francisco Franco: An interview with a kernel superstar extraordinaire

Francisco Franco: An interview with a kernel superstar extraordinaire

Just a little intro before we get to the beef.  Android is a fork of Linux.  Many many developers write kernels, the base operating code, for the many different android devices.  Each of these coders is unique.  Along with their ROM creating counterparts, they make the aftermarket yumminess  all of us rooters love. Now my latest device purchase was my Verizon Galaxy Nexus (code-named toro).  Like ... »

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[App Review] TweetLine, Not Your Normal Everyday Twitter App

While I’ve been using Android for over a year now, I’ve never really been much of a Twitter user up until the last 4 – 5 months really. I’ve been a Twitter app user on my phone even less. Mainly because I’m at my computer so much that I prefer to just visit the website and interact that way. But with my increase of usage of Twitter over the past several months I found... »

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Google Play Store Updated To 3.7.11 From Android Jelly Bean

For all of you folks out there that want everything Jelly Bean today, here’s a little something for ya. This is the newest version of the Google Play Store APK that came with the release of Jelly Bean today. It’s now at version 3.7.11 and it’s available for your downloading pleasure. This comes directly from the system dump that was made publicly available today after the Google ... »

Android 4.0.4 to be pushed out to the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus tomorrow?

Android 4.0.4 to be pushed out to the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus tomorrow?

If you own a Verizon Galaxy Nexus (like most of the OMG!Droid staff, besides myself), tomorrow just might be a big day for you. According to Droid-Life, May 22nd could be the scheduled date for the Android 4.0.4 roll-out for the device. The news came to them from readers who, either called VZW or stopped into their local store to ask about the update. In one scenario, the customer was even shown a... »

Verizon Galaxy Update Arriving?? [Update x2]

Verizon Galaxy Update Arriving?? [Update x2]

Alright guys, so the reason we have been asking all our Verizon Galaxy Nexus users, that are stock and non rooted, to check their phones this morning for an update is because a few Nexus wielders have received an update notification to version 4.0.4  this morning. Even store units have been found to have this new update installed. The update build number is: IMM76K, which is different from the 4.0... »

ROM: BAMF Paradigm v1.25 for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, by thatdudebutch

ROM: BAMF Paradigm v1.25 for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, by thatdudebutch

Heads up, Samsung Galaxy Nexus owners! XDA Recognized Developer thatdudebutch has released a new update to his ROM, BAMF Paradigm. The latest version is 1.25 and it is based off of Android 4.0.4 (ICS). Keep on a-readin’ for all the juicy deetz! What to Expect: Android 4.0.4 internals Quick, lag-free performance Rock-solid stability Completely original features Bug-free android experience Out... »