Pathik Shah

Install Android 3.0 Honeycomb on Google Nexus S

Android 3.0 Honeycomb is meant for tablets, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use it on Android smartphones. The Google Nexus S was the first phone to get Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and now, it’s one of the first phones to run Android 3.0 Honeycomb.

Here’s a full SDK port of Android 3.0 Honeycomb for the Google Nexus S. It’s still very buggy, and most features don’t work, but it’s worth trying out.

Remember to take a Nandroid backup before you try it out.

Download Android 3.0 Honeycomb for Google Nexus S

Make sure your Nexus S is rooted, and install ClockworkMod Recovery 3.005 on it. Flash recovery on your phone and copy the Android 3.0 Honeycomb ROM to your phone.

Backup your existing ROM and Wipe Dalvik Cache using ClockworkMod.

Select the Flash ROM from SD card option and select the Honeycomb ROM.

Install Android 3.0 Honeycomb on your Nexus S by following the instructions and reboot.

via XDA (Check out this thread for any issues or queries).

Upgrade iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad to iOS 4.3

iOS 4.3 is now available for download. it brings a lot of new features including Airplay updates, Safari performance improvements, iTunes Home Sharing, iPad Side Switch and Personal Hotspot.

You can install (upgrade to) iOS 4.3 on your iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G and 4G and the iPad.

How to Install iOS 4.3 on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Just connect your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to your PC and open iTunes. Click on Check for Updates and follow the instructions.

For more details on the iOS 4.3 upgrade, visit Apple – iOS 4.3

Predictions about Apple iPhone 5 Specifications – What to Expect in the Apple iPhone 5

Here’s what I think we can expect in the Apple iPhone 5

1. iOS 5
2. Apple A5 chipset (1 GHz, dual core)
3. 1 GB RAM
4. 16 / 32 / 64 GB memory
5. 4 inch Retina Display
6. 8 MP camera
6. 4G (HSPA+ & LTE)
7. NFC
8. Thunderbolt interface
9. Slimmer than 8 mm
10. Mad sales figures

iOS 5, the Apple A5 chipset and 1 GB RAM seem obvious. A 64 GB version seems to be the next logical upgrade, as does a 8 MP camera, 4G and NFC connectivity.

Thunderbolt support seems a bit unlikely, but would be a great addition. The iPhone 5 will definitely be slimmer than the slimmest Android phone (Jonny Ive will make sure of it).

A 4 inch display may also seem to be a long shot, as many Apple fans would argue, but it is the new smartphone standard. 3.5 inches is a bit too small and 4.3 inches is a bit too much. 4 inches is the perfect size for a smartphone display, IMO.

Buy Samsung Galaxy S LCD I9003 in India – Best Android Phone Under Rs 20000

Buy Samsung Galaxy S LCD I9003 at Flipkart

The Samsung Galaxy S has clearly been the best Android phone of 2010. But it was a bit too expensive for many Android fans, and still is, at Rs 27,000. It is in such high demand that Samsung hasn’t had to lower the prices at all.

However, with new phones like the Samsung Infuse 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S 2 coming soon, the Galaxy S is no longer a viable option, at its current price.

Samsung has launched another new phone in February, which is exactly identical to the Galaxy S, but sports a Super Clear LCD display instead of the Super AMOLED display in the Galaxy S.

It is called the Samsung Galaxy S LCD, or the Galaxy SL i9003. Samsung has priced it at Rs. 19,499 which makes it an excellent option for anyone who wants to buy an Android phone under Rs. 20000.

The only difference between the Galaxy S (27000) and the Galaxy S LCD (19500) is that the Galaxy S comes with a SuperAMOLED display while the Galaxy S LCD comes with a Super Clear LCD display.

I guess Samsung wants to get all the fence sitters who couldn’t get the Galaxy S to buy it before it launches the Galaxy S 2.

Buy Samsung Galaxy S LCD in India

It is available online at Flipkart, for Rs 19,499 which is probably the cheapest in India.

Check it out here –

Samsung Galaxy S LCD I9003 at Flipkart

EDIT: It’s not exactly the same as the Galaxy S in terms of hardware. It has an inferior TI OMAP processor and an SGX530 GPU instead of a Hummingbird + SGX 540. Also, slightly less RAM.

How to Install Android 3.0 Honeycomb on HTC Desire

The HTC Desire was one of the best Android phones in 2010. Well, it just got better; you can now install Android 3.0 Honeycomb on the HTC Desire.

After Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK port for the Nexus One, a member at XDA has created an Android 3.0 port for the HTC Desire as well.

Most of the phone stuff doesn’t work, but it’s a great start.

You can download the ROM here:

Download Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK Port for HTC Desire

Download Kernel 2.6.37

Flash the ROM on to your HTC Desire.

via XDA

For detailed instructions and support, check out the official XDA thread.