Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Upgrading to Android 4.0.4 ICS via AOKP ROM build 32

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Upgrading to Android 4.0.4 ICS via AOKP ROM build 32

Since Ice Cream Sandwich was released last year, custom ROMs based on the software began sprouting like mushrooms. Everyone wants Ice Cream Sandwich on her or his devices, whether it’s official, a port, or a custom ROM developed by some of the dedicated developers in the Android community.

With some custom ROMs improving Ice Cream Sandwich, it’s no wonder that the ROMs are as well-loved as the original software itself. One of these custom ROMs is the Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) ROM. It’s quickly becoming one of the most well-known ROMs among users, thanks to its performance, customizable tweaks, and its famous ROM Control mod feature.

With AOKP Build 32 rolling out, one of the lucky devices to receive the update is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus . The build is packing some interesting features, such as:

• Camera: Pinch and Volume Zoom
• General UI: Customizable rotation delay is back!
• Bluetooth: AVRCP 1.3+ support
• Lockscreen/NavBar: Allow shortcuts to specify their own icons
• NavBar: Allow tablets to use “hide NavBar” feature
• NavBar: Custom NavBar is now available for tablets as well!
• NavBar: Customizable glow color
• Quiet Hours: Configure the hours your device should be quiet and/or still
• Statusbar: Added ability to WeatherPanel to start a custom app
• Statusbar: Added ability to hide signal bars
• Statusbar: Customizable font size
• Statusbar: Customizable icon transparency

In this tutorial, we are going to give you a step-by-step guide on how you can install AOKP Build 32 ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

Compatibility:

• This guide is compatible only with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus GSM or CDMA. Check out your device model number by heading to Settings > About Phone.
• Proceed at your own risk. We will not be held liable for whatever may happen to your phone.

Requirements:

• Rooted Samsung Galaxy Nexus CDMA or GSM.
• ClockworkMod Recovery installed on your Galaxy Nexus. Check out this guide here if you haven’t installed ClockworkMod Recovery installed yet.
• Enable USB Debugging on your device. You can do this by going to Settings > Developer options > USB Debugging. Make sure that there is a check mark beside that option.
• Fully charged battery or at least 70% battery left.
• Backup of your personal files and important data.

Instructions:

1. Download the appropriate AOKP build 32 ROM version for your phone model and save it to your PC.
   • AOKP Build 32 for Galaxy Nexus GSM (aokp_maguro_build-32.zip, md5sum: 0b9a58d35cfcf5bbcce266c3925d0620)
   • AOKP Build 32 for Galaxy Nexus CDMA (aokp_toro_build-32.zip, md5sum: 0b9a58d35cfcf5bbcce266c3925d0620)
2. Download the GApps package from here (gapps-ics-404-Kejar31-020512.zip, md5sum: 042f8395d32af4660f70ddd1764f416f) and save it to your PC.
3. Connect your Galaxy Nexus to your PC via a USB cable.
4. Copy the AOKP ROM and GApps package to your phone’s internal SD card.
5. Disconnect your phone from the PC.
6. Switch off your phone.
7. Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery. You can do this by pressing and holding down the Volume Up and Down Keys then pressing the Power button. Keep pressing the button until Fastboot Mode shows-up on your screen. Select Recovery using the Power Key to confirm.
8. In Recovery Mode, create a Nandroid backup of your current ROM. Select Backup and Restore > Backup.
9. Go back to the main recovery menu.
10. Select Wipe data/factory reset, then select Yes on the screen that follows to confirm data wipe.
11. Select Install zip from sdcard > Choose zip from sdcard.
12. Browse for the AOKP ROM package and select it. Select Yes on the screen that follows to confirm the installation.
13. Repeat the step 11, but this time, choose the GApps package.
14. Select Go back from the recovery menu.
15. Select Reboot system now to reboot your phone.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the AOKP ROM build 32 on your Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

Galaxy Nexus - Smartphone Android 4.0

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Galaxy Nexus
Galaxy Nexus is the first Android powered smartphone running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). This super phone truly is amazing from every aspect which we’ll outline its speed, screen, design, and operating system. The Galaxy Nexus will be available in November starting in the U.S., Europe, Asia, China and Japan.

Speed:
It is of course capable of 4G high speed mobile broadband internet speeds in both LTE and HSPA+favors globally. It will zip in blazing speeds touting a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, married to Google new Ice Cream Sandwich software.

Screen:
The Galaxy Nexus has one of the biggest and brightest screens, a whopping 4.65 inch Super HD AMOLED touchscreen display with 1280×720 resolution in 16:9 ratio.

Design:
The design has slight curves, contoured display that is rounded, slicker, and slimmer (slim as in 8.94mm) than any other Nexus device. Samsung made the device screen near bezel measuring only 4.29mm, so the display is wider without being bigger in the hand. It feels light and weightless, even the materials are elegant with hyper skin backing for slip resistance. The Galaxy Nexus does not have any physical buttons, yet Android 4.0 supports total operation without it.

Unfortunately Samsung chose to put a 5 megapixel camera (versus 8mp), though capable of 1080p HD video with front facing camera. New to the smartphone is a barometer which will bring new app development opportunities and of course NFC yielded innovations with mobile payment options or contacts sharing.

OS:
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) brings beauty, simplicity and power to Android in a harmonious way. All of the core apps are update: Gmail, Maps, Google+, YouTube, etc. Other key improvements are with the keyboard, notifications, lock screen, Browser, Photos, Gallery, Videos, and Contacts (now called People App).