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New Nexus S Goodies (radio and bootloader)

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Screenshot of settings screen with I9020XXKI1

Hey everyone!

Along with the ICS update for the Nexus S (I9020T), we got a new radio image (I9020XXKI1)and a new bootloader (I9020XXKL1).

I have the new radio image in both update.zip format, and fastboot format. You can flash the update.zip via your recovery, but the preferred way to update your radio is fastboot.

You can use fastboot to update your radio image by issuing the following command:

fastboot flash radio radio-I9020XXKI1.img

Also included in the update is a new bootloader, which I am only releasing as a raw image for flashing via fastboot (this may change if there is demand for it in update.zip format. However, I do not see any need to update your bootloader in general. But it’s here if you want it.)

You can use fastboot to update your bootloader by issuing the following command:

fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-I9020XXKL1.img

I have had the new radio and bootloader on my phone for a few hours now, and I have not noticed any issues with either. I haven’t really had much of an opportunity for testing, though. The initial speed tests seem to be decent. However, it seems something finicky is going on with ping times. They’re either really high, coupled with really high speeds (~5mbit), or really low, coupled with so-so speeds (~1.5mbit).

Please leave feedback on the new radio in the comments below!Download links:

Nexus S radio: I9020XXKI1 [UPDATE.ZIP] MD5: f2c4d5b01eff6cf7a6befd5588981ef7 Nexus S radio: I9020XXKI1 [FASTBOOT] MD5: 5d6c3cc500132ff7081942b436b6a6e7 Nexus S bootloader: I9020XXKL1 [FASTBOOT] MD5: b8a773113c448c448bd847899bb5adac

As always, donations are appreciated — I do everything I do free of charge, in the interest of helping others. This is not my job, so anything, $1 or $100 helps. Thanks!

Debian Experiences

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I’ve pretty much transitioned over to Debian. With the frustrations brought about with Ubuntu 11.04, I felt it was time to make the switch to something else. And what better to switch to than Ubuntu’s “parent” OS — Debian. However, the packages in the “stable” distribution are a little old for my liking, so I chose to go with the “testing” distribution.

I just got it up and running on my second system (my laptop). I’ve been enjoying it dearly. It may take a little more configuration than Ubuntu to get things how I like them, but, that’s just it. Things are how I like them.

At first, I thought Unity was a cool idea. But then I used it. For a few weeks. To put it kindly, it needs work. I’m quite comfortable in my “classic” GNOME session. I know Ubuntu 11.04 still offers the “Classic” session, however, it had other issues as well (random crashes, etc — on my desktop).

I will be posting tutorials and what not about things I have done with Debian, so please stay tuned!

Update on T-Mobile WiFi Calling for Nexus One

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Hey everyone, I know it’s been a while since I’ve put out any updates on the T-Mobile WiFi Calling for Nexus One. I do apologize for that.

I have been extensively researching some of the issues people seem to be encountering. In my opinion, it seems as if a lot of the issues are being caused by inadequate space on the /system/ partition, which is causing some of the files to not be installed correctly. These missing files are creating some of the issues you are experiencing (not able to connect, invalid SIM, etc)

I am looking into a more suitable, long-term solution to this issue. Unfortunately, we are limited on space, and we can only do so much.

Also, I have been quite busy with things in “real life” — my fiance and I are having a baby (it’s a girl!!) — so we’ve been busy with doctors appointments and trying to prepare.

I also want to thank the Android community for being so patient, and so awesome. You guys rock!

Upcoming Downtime

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Hello everyone!

I would like to inform you that we are switching hosts, to better the services we provide to you. We will also be expanding, to cover more topics, provide more content, and make your experience that much better! I do not have an exact time as to when the website will go down, but I am estimating that some time on the 20th, or the 21st we will be going down, and we should return shortly after that (provided everything goes smoothly) on our new host!

We do apologize for the inconvenience this may cause anyone, and we hate to “disappear” for any period of time. But, please, do look forward to the future. It holds magical things! ;)

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