Author Topic: Galaxy Nexus Tips And Tricks (Read 74204 times)

Dan · « **on:** December 20, 2011, 12:35:23 AM »

Maybe this is obvious for Android pros, but this was driving me crazy for a while.

To turn on audible notifications for new SMS but turn off audible notifications for new emails, gchats, etc:
-Settings>Sound>Default Notification>Silent.
-Messaging>Settings>Select Ringtone.

No more new email alerts at 5am and no more missed texts!

You will still get the pulse light flashing with any new emails unless you disable the pulse light.

Any more good tips/tricks that may not be obvious to noobs?

Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:55:53 AM »

I couldn't get calendar to work (when you try to add an event you get sent though a loop), but I was able to get it working by deleting my google account from the phone and then reactivating the account by signing in through calendar.

Worked for my phone and my wife's phone.

Anyone else have this bug?

elikay · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2011, 12:12:49 AM »

Nope no bugs on my cm7 but I think it runs gingerbread, waiting for a stable release of ICS.

mguy · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2011, 12:38:41 AM »

Quote from: Dan on December 23, 2011, 11:55:53 AM

Anyone else have this bug?

My setup may be a little different (syncing to an Exchange server as well), but I am not seeing this bug (even when saving the event to the google calendar).

I did encounter another bug a couple times - where the main navigation icons at the bottom ceased to appear. Needed to reboot to resolve.

elikay · « **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2011, 12:42:35 AM »

that's why I always love hard buttons.

Dan · « **Reply #5 on:** December 25, 2011, 11:18:03 AM »

Quote from: mguy on December 25, 2011, 12:38:41 AM

My setup may be a little different (syncing to an Exchange server as well), but I am not seeing this bug (even when saving the event to the google calendar).

I did encounter another bug a couple times - where the main navigation icons at the bottom ceased to appear. Needed to reboot to resolve.

Never had that problem.

Ergel · « **Reply #6 on:** December 25, 2011, 04:25:42 PM »

What web browser do you use. I user dolphin and am generally very happy with it. one feature that I am looking for and have not found yet odd auto complete like from chrome

Dan · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2011, 10:49:02 AM »

Verizon stores have the GNEX standard battery on sale for $19.99 right now!

AsherO · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2011, 10:51:20 AM »

Quote from: Dan on December 26, 2011, 10:49:02 AM

Verizon stores have the GNEX standard battery on sale for $19.99 right now!

You're going to buy another (third) battery now?

Dan · « **Reply #9 on:** December 26, 2011, 11:11:56 AM »

I like having 2 spares when I travel.

myb821 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 26, 2011, 12:59:17 PM »

is that with an external charger?

Flying Fish · « **Reply #11 on:** December 26, 2011, 04:18:11 PM »

I just installed swype on my galaxy nexus it is really amazing.

Dan · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:37:53 PM »

Any good tether apps out there that don't require rooting?

elikay · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:46:09 PM »

Quote from: Dan on December 29, 2011, 10:37:53 PM

Any good tether apps out there that don't require rooting?

Seems like it can be rooted. Though it is still a bit complicated.

yossi4k · « **Reply #14 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:49:03 PM »

Quote from: Dan on December 29, 2011, 10:37:53 PM

Any good tether apps out there that don't require rooting?

+1 "Tether" gives you a limited trial. Full version costs $30 "Easy tether"s trial only let's you load unsecure websites...

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk

elikay · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:49:20 PM »

or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310

Dan · « **Reply #16 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:20:22 PM »

Just downloaded a free 2 day trial version of "Wifi Hotspot and USB Tether" and it's working perfectly despite the warning it has that it may not work with GNex.

If it still works at the end of the trial I'll buy the full version for $9.99

arie · « **Reply #17 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:49:16 PM »

I have easytether and it works great. amazon app store has it now discounted to $4.99
www.amazon.com/dp/B004JJR2K4/?tag=cl03f-20

Dan · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:54:31 PM »

Quote from: arie on December 29, 2011, 11:49:16 PM

I have easytether and it works great. amazon app store has it now discounted to $4.99
www.amazon.com/dp/B004JJR2K4/?tag=cl03f-20

You have the GNex?
Maybe I'll just do that then.

arie · « **Reply #19 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:58:27 PM »

Quote from: Dan on December 29, 2011, 11:54:31 PM

You have the GNex?
Maybe I'll just do that then.

i have the lg optimus. tether works flawlessly every time (though it does need to wired)