Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean factory images for Nexus 7, Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus available

Android fans, and especially developers, that own Nexus-branded devices such as the Nexus 7 tablet or the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus smartphones, should know that Google has already posted the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean factory images for these devices, or at least, for most of them.
Verizon Galaxy Nexus users alongside Sprint Nexus S buyers and Korean Nexus S owners will still have to wait for the corresponding Jelly Bean factory builds for their devices, as Google did not make them available yet.
The factory images will help you restore your device to the initial settings if anything goes wrong while meddling with your developer device of choice, and can be downloaded from Google’s Developers website, as usual. Here are the Jelly Bean builds available to download right away:

• Nexus S (soju): Android 4.1.1 (JRO03E)
• Nexus S (sojua): Android 4.1.1 (JRO03E)
• Galaxy Nexus (yakju): Android 4.1.1 (JRO03C)
• Galaxy Nexus (takju): Android 4.1.1 (JRO03C)
• Nexus 7 (nakasi): Android 4.1.1 (JRO03D)

Sumber: http://www.androidauthority.com/android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-factory-images-nexus-7-nexus-s-galaxy-nexus-available-104063/

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How To Install Adobe Flash on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Devices

Chances are you’ve already heard that the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system does not support Adobe Flash. Frankly speaking, this is the one downside in what is otherwise a great edition of Android, but the good news is that there are ways around it.

First though, you need to determine whether you’re using a device that has been upgraded to Jelly Bean (such as the Galaxy Nexus) or one that has come with Jelly Bean pre-installed (currently only the Nexus 7).
Installing Flash on Devices Upgraded to Jelly Bean
When dealing with devices that have been upgraded to Jelly Bean the advantage is that although Google Chrome is the default browser, the old stock browser is still present as well. As a result, these instructions should help you to install and enable Adobe Flash support:

1. Download Flash Player APK
2. Transfer the Flash Player APK file to the SD card of your Android device
3. Open the file and install it using a File Manager
4. Run the stock browser app
5. Open the browser settings
6. Find the option to enable the Flash Player either to ‘on demand’ or ‘always on’, depending on your preference

Once you have completed these steps, your stock browser should support Adobe Flash and you can test it out yourself just to confirm that it works.
Installing Flash on Devices with Jelly Bean Pre-Installed
Unfortunately when you are dealing with devices that come with Jelly Bean pre-installed (i.e. the Nexus 7), there is no stock browser and as much as Google Chrome may be a great desktop browser, its mobile version does not allow for any plugins.
So if you want to run Adobe Flash, you’ll need to first download and install the stock browser by following these instructions:

1. Make sure your Jelly Bean device is rooted
2. Download stock browser APK from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Jelly Bean ROM
3. Transfer the APK file to the /system/app folder on the your device
4. Change the permissions from rw——- to rw-r–r–
5. Check to see if you can find any files named browser provider.apk or browser provider.odex
6. If you find any such files, rename them to something else or just add a ’1′ after the file extension

After you’ve followed these instructions, you should go to the above section (regarding installing Flash on devices upgraded to Jelly Bean) and follow the instructions there. That should finish the process and allow you to run the stock browser with Adobe Flash support enabled.
For now this workaround is a great way to once again be able to enjoy the benefits of Adobe Flash on your Android device. Hopefully in the future Google Chrome itself will support Adobe Flash and there won’t be a need for these extra steps, but at least you have a way to get Flash to work while waiting.

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First unofficial CM10 build for Nexus 7 already available, seems to be working great

 

Google’s fresh new Nexus 7 Tablet comes with the latest (and some say greatest) Android version out of the box, but that hasn’t stopped independent devs having their way with the new gadget’s software. While I’m sure most regular users are more than content with Nexus 7’s Jelly Bean official build, I’ll bet there are people amongst you who are dying to try out something different too.

What better alternative than a CyanogenMod 10 port, slightly modified and supposedly working like a charm? Before getting overly excited, you should know that everybody’s favorite independent dev team hasn’t yet released an official CM 10 build for the Nexus 7 and the software package we are going to talk about in the following is an unofficial one, coming from a more obscure developer.

Winner00 is the “author” of the [AOSP][4.1.1]CM10Kang port for the Nexus 7 and, while its name might not say much to most of you, he is a senior member over at the XDA-Developers forum and has quite the expertise in dealing with such custom ROMs.
That said, we have to tell you that the CM10 software package has been very well received by XDA-Developers members, and, according to user comments, everything seems to be working smoothly. What’s great at Winner00’s port, especially considering the early release, is that it actually comes with a few notable improvements and tweaks over Nexus 7’s stock Jelly Bean version.

 

You’ll surely notice the addition of a customizable lock screen, a couple of new options for the power widget, support for USB OTG, and most importantly, the inclusion of an AOSP browser. In fact, most users are claiming it’s much faster than the default Google Chrome. Some people are also claiming that the UI interaction is smoother than stock Jelly Bean, while battery life seems to be superior as well.

Despite those software enhancements that I’m sure make this port a tempting one for any Nexus 7 adopter, we have to advise you to take precautionary methods before flashing the ROM. Its creator himself admits to have put some “experimental stuff” in it, so do make a backup of your system in case anything goes wrong. Remember that rooting your device and installing any custom ROMs on it will most likely void your warranty, so think long and hard before making that decision.
Has anyone flashed the CM10 port? Are you planning to do it? Is it worth risking your warranty for a couple of UI tweaks?

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How to install the Jelly Bean Google Music app on ICS devices

The craze for Google’s Jelly Bean is picking up, like a storm brewing in the distance, ready to unleash its wrath just to get a taste of that currently awaited Android OS. There’s no doubt that users are willing to do anything to get it, but Jelly Bean is just not coming yet, except for some devices that have already received their update.
But, one of the goodies that Jelly Bean brings is coming your way. It’s a leaked Google Music app version 4.3.605 which could probably let you taste Jelly Bean — or at least a small sweet bean.
Google Music allows you to listen to your music collection anywhere and any time since it’s stored online. This means that you can access your music whether you are using your computer or your mobile device.
This leaked Google Music APK worked for some devices but didn’t for others, so the odds of installing it successfully is not that high but not that low, either. There’s only one way to find out–by trying it. See the requirements and instructions below if you want to install the Jelly Bean Google Music app on ICS devices.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with any Android device running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• Android devices running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• A file manager app such as ASTRO File Manager installed on your Android device.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.
• Download the Google Music APK (Google_Play_Music_4.3.605.392829.apk, 4.82 MB)  to your computer.

Instructions

1. Copy the Google_Play_Music_4.3.605.392829.apk file to the SD card of your phone.
2. Go to Settings > Securityand enable the “Unknown sources” option to allow installation of APK files.
3. Launch your preferred file manager app and browse for the Google Music APK file that you copied to your phone’s SD card.
4. Select the APK file and install it to your phone. Wait for the app to complete its installation process.
5. Once the installation is done, you can now use Google Music. Just click on the icon for the app and have fun.

Congratulations! You just learned how to install the Jelly Bean Google Music app on ICS devices. Share it with your friends, too, so that they can also enjoy their very own Google Music playlist anywhere and any time they want.

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Intel plans to port Jelly Bean to Atom-based gadgets, no ETA announced just yet

 

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Intel, the world’s number one supplier of PC processors, has neglected getting in the Android game until a few months ago, thus allowing ARM to easily dominate the market. The Santa Clara-based company is now finally looking to make a push in the Android world, and, while its first steps might seem a bit hesitant, its future plans are pretty bold.
There might not be many Intel-based Android gadgets available for sale right now, but, according to official claims, they will soon get Jelly Bean updates. The news comes from the guys at PCWorld, who’ve had a very short talk with Suzy Greenberg, one of Intel’s spokespersons.
According to Greenberg, “Intel continues to work closely with Google to enable future versions of Android, including Jelly Bean, on our family of low power Atom processors.” Naturally, Intel’s spokeswoman “neglected” to announce any kind of timeframe for the Android 4.1 updates, which should help cool off some of the enthusiasm generated by the news.
It’s also worth noting that before current Intel-based gadgets will be able to take the leap to Jelly Bean, they’ll first need to be upgraded to Android 4.0 ICS. Both the Lava Xolo X900 and the Orange San Diego are running Gingerbread for the time being, which seriously affects their chances to get Jelly Bean by the end of the year.

 

Ironically, it’s possible some unreleased Intel-based Android devices would get Jelly Bean before the Xolo X900 and the San Diego. We know that Motorola and Vizio have plans to launch Android-based smartphones and tablets powered by Intel’s Medfield platform soon, and there’s a shot, albeit a slim one, that these new devices will come with 4.1 JB out of the box.
As far as Intel’s next-generation Atom chip, Clover Trail, goes, it has zero chances of ever being paired with Jelly Bean, for one simple reason. The new processor will only be powering Microsoft Windows 8 upcoming slates, if we are to believe PCWorld’s usually trustworthy sources.
To recap, Intel is saying that is currently working on Jelly Bean ports for gadgets that haven’t yet received ICS updates, all while tech users don’t seem very interested in the respective devices, due to their limited availability and unattractive specs. On top of it, there’s no news about a next-generation Intel chip for Android gadgets. Okay, can I reconsider that “bold future plans” claim made in the article’s opening paragraph?

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Jelly Bean OTA update for WiFi Motorola Xoom now available, soak testers get it early

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Getting jealous seeing those jolly jelly beans on the Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus, and Nexus S?
The official Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update for the Motorola Xoom will be rolled out soon, but you can try your luck by downloading and installing the OTA file yourself, which has been uploaded by Google on its website.
Manually flashing the Jelly Bean OTA file on your Motorola Xoom will be quite a challenge though, because the file is meant only for “soak testers” and it may still contain bugs and the likes. Those who tried (and failed) have reported a “space issues” error while trying to install the update.

 

But if you’re brave enough and up for the challenge, the folks at XDA-developers have come up with a workaround. It’s worth noting that, at this point, it’s not guaranteed to work 100%. The workaround involves the use of CWM, a USB drive, and an OTG cable. You can head to the original thread at XDA for more details and instructions on how to make that leap to Android 4.1.1.
If this sounds like too big of a hassle, we suggest that you wait for the official rollout of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on your trusty old Motorola Xoom.  The time to flick away those floating jelly beans on your WiFi Xoom will come soon enough.

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