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CDMA and GSM NXS Threads...

Can the XDA Mods or whoever please please make 2 seperate threads for this. I have a SPRINT Nexus S and i want to root and put a good rom on my NXS but after reading and reading and reading, i realize the thread is meant for the Tmobile GSM version. I am seriously just done, im confused, i dont know what threads to even go by right now. I dont know what Recovery Console, Root Method, Files, Roms are even what i should be looking for at this point. I didnt even know that Tmobile has the nexus s. I work at a Sprint Corporate store and i thought we were the only one that has the Nexus S...
Can someone shed some light for me here??
I was pretty active with my Samsung Moment over at SDX and even posted some Write-ups on rooting, theming, installing roms for the moment. Now i have the nexus s and want to do the same but this is mind boggling now that im seeing people talking about the tmobile gsm version.

So if it says 4g then it for you. If not then don't flash it. Easy as pie.
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matt2053 said:
So if it says 4g then it for you. If not then don't flash it. Easy as pie.
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What he said. Anything that pertains to sprint version will say so on title otherwise assume its for gsm version. There are plenty of stickies with ns4g noted on title with info on roms root methods etc.

not to mention i cant even post replies in any DEV thread asking if this thread/files are meant for the sprint nexus s.

japawaiian said:
not to mention i cant even post replies in any DEV thread asking if this thread/files are meant for the sprint nexus s.
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I think they all clearly say what phone you can use it on.
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i havent seen a thread title that had "sprint" in it. so is "ns4g" pertaining to the sprint version? because tmobile has a 4G network also

japawaiian said:
i havent seen a thread title that had "sprint" in it. so is "ns4g" pertaining to the sprint version? because tmobile has a 4G network also
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Yes, the T-Mobile version is just known as a Nexus S and the phone doesn't actually support the 4G radio. It will often be referred to as the i9020, i9023 and such.
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Yes it is easy to figure out which threads are for which phone, but I agree with the OP that there should be a separate forum for the CDMA and GSM versions of the phone. Especially now that the CDMA version is catching on and more and more people are jumping on the NS4G bandwagon. I hope the mods listen and separate the 2. I love my fellow T-Mobile peeps and would miss them, but it needs to be done because I can see how it would be confusing for noobs especially.

japawaiian said:
i havent seen a thread title that had "sprint" in it. so is "ns4g" pertaining to the sprint version? because tmobile has a 4G network also
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tmobile has a 4G (3.5G cough) network but nexus S GSM does not support it. CDMA NS 4G from sprint does.
The actual names are also different in that respect:
Nexus S (T-mobile GSM)
Nexus S 4G (Sprint CDMA)
As you can see 4G is the only difference in the name hence the [4G] in most thread titles.

thanks for clearing things up, im not necessarily a noob..a noob to the xda forums yes. i got really into my moment on the sdx forums but FINALLY upgraded and sdx really has nothing. its looking like the process to root and install roms/kernels/kitchens are slightly different. im seeing everything done through adb where on my moment i just flashed the android opsys + recovery.tar with the samsung updater. threw the rom.zip, bootanimation.zip, themes and modded files/update/zips on the root of my sd and updated through recovery.
anyone have a stable rom you'll recommend? whats the difference between the CM Nightly and CM7?

japawaiian said:
thanks for clearing things up, im not necessarily a noob..a noob to the xda forums yes. i got really into my moment on the sdx forums but FINALLY upgraded and sdx really has nothing. its looking like the process to root and install roms/kernels/kitchens are slightly different. im seeing everything done through adb where on my moment i just flashed the android opsys + recovery.tar with the samsung updater. threw the rom.zip, bootanimation.zip, themes and modded files/update/zips on the root of my sd and updated through recovery.
anyone have a stable rom you'll recommend? whats the difference between the CM Nightly and CM7?
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There is no stable for crespo4G (NS4G) but nighly 7 runs just fine. You can get it here. I also use Netarchy's kernel found here Make SURE you get the universal if you are running CM7.
Now, for stock, there is nothing better than Pete's stuff here You can also flash Netarchy's kernel but this time, you need the other one which says "for stock".
Also, be careful with which kernel you flash. Netarchy's post has many links including the GSM NS. Also, be careful with any other ROMs. We've had a case of bad ones for NS4G.

Like everyone else has been saying, in the ROM title it will show NS4g, or CDMA, or sprint. I have been browsing the dev section and have no issues. As far as a stable rom I am using Opensoju 0.2.4 and it appears to be working quite well. Read through the rom threads and see all the comments and then pick one and try it. If it is not to your liking, try another. When I had my EVO I flashed roms 10 times a day haha. It gets addicting!

I see my voice has reached higher power and there is now 2 seperate parent threads. Nexus S and Nexus S 4G (sprint) .
Anyone clear up what the difference of CM7 and The nightlies version?

You really didn't know T-Mobile had this phone first? Ive been eyeing it since they got it.
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Latest NS4G radio and other questions

Hey guys, new NS4G owner (coming from EVO 4G). I've been reading up on the forums and am absolutely loving it.. Looks like an awesome community here.. I have a few questions and I apologize if they have been asked b4, I'm sure they have lol.
When I bought the phone it came with 2.3.4, my baseband was D720SPRKD8. When I took a look at ROM Manager there was a download for D720SPRKE5. I downloaded it and flashed successfully.
Is the D720SPRKE5 radio the latest one?
Also, from what I've read it seems that ROMS for the non-4G version of the Nexus S are compatible w/NS4G, just wanted to make sure if that's correct? I don't have 4g in my area so that's really not a concern.
Thanks for any help guys, glad to be here, love the phone!
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I can answer the baseband. Yes that is the newest.
As for the NS roms working on a NS4G, not to sure. But I use decks newest with matr1x kernel and its awesome.
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bigtoysrock said:
I can answer the baseband. Yes that is the newest.
As for the NS roms working on a NS4G, not to sure. But I use decks newest with matr1x kernel and its awesome.
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OK thank you! Yea I had decks gb on my EVO for awhile and loved it!
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Please help flash rom

I traded my sidekick 4g for the galaxy s and i love this phone. i used to flash roms to my sidekick all the time but with this phone there is so much more available and im very lost on what to do.i am already rooted and have orange CWM final. now i am lost i see all the custom kernels and boot loaders. can some one please help me get gingerbread roms on this phone? THANKS ahead of time its much appreciated

Find the gingerbread starter pack in the dev section. It will get you where you want to be. Its also in the bible in the stickies.
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Tyler0309 said:
I traded my sidekick 4g for the galaxy s and i love this phone. i used to flash roms to my sidekick all the time but with this phone there is so much more available and im very lost on what to do.i am already rooted and have orange CWM final. now i am lost i see all the custom kernels and boot loaders. can some one please help me get gingerbread roms on this phone? THANKS ahead of time its much appreciated
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Get the gingerbread starter pack like post above me says.. If you don't understand how to do that feel free to pm me and I can walk you through it.. Danielle
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Just wont to say thanks to both of yall for the input. on the sidekick threads they never help you out. THANKS

Tyler0309 said:
Just wont to say thanks to both of yall for the input. on the sidekick threads they never help you out. THANKS
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Must be a samsung thing..... replied to your pm..
Danielle
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[Q] Will Nexus S 4G roms work on Regular Nexus S?

Name says it all. I would like to get Nexus Sense originally for the Nexus S 4G. I know it has been ported but its crap and doesn't work. Please let me know

Blackjackns said:
Name says it all. I would like to get Nexus Sense originally for the Nexus S 4G. I know it has been ported but its crap and doesn't work. Please let me know
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If it is ported to work on crespo4g then yes. Outside of that no you cannot flash a crespo build to crespo4g.

HTC Evo 4g and Shift Roms

Will Evo 4g roms work on Evo shift 4g? Just asking, not actually going to try. See I was guessing because the only physical difference is the keyboard, would this mean it would work. Sorry if this is a dumb question.

No, that's a completely different phone.
Take a look in the dev section for the rooms that are available.
Sent from my S3 on Sense 5 (you jelly?)

CNexus said:
No, that's a completely different phone.
Take a look in the dev section for the rooms that are available.
Sent from my S3 on Sense 5 (you jelly?)
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Yea, i see. So what roms do you recomend, like the best jellybean rom?

There is no "best" rom for any version.
Sent from my S3 on Sense 5 (you jelly?)

CNexus said:
There is no "best" rom for any version.
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+1

The best thing you can do for yourself, and the safety of your device is read. Then read some more. Then when you are done read some more. Knowledge is the only thing standing between you, and a paperweight. As to what Rom is best. That is a question that has no definitive answer. There are many variables. The greatest one being the user of the device. I would suggest learning the flashing, and Nandroid processes to a " T " . It will save you a lot of time, and headaches. It will also help you find what is best suited to your needs for a daily driver Rom.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

Also, if you find a ROM you'd like to try but the links are broken, you can post in the thread asking if someone can mirror a link. Most of the time the answer is yes.

If any1 is selling this phone or want to donate it pm me. I need it for rom building.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=201778101
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coderzs said:
If any1 is selling this phone, pm me. I need it for rom building.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=201778101
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I can sell mine on ebay rooted,pm me