Galaxy Nexus Tips And Tricks

**andranic** · 12-19-2011, 03:22 PM

Hey Guys,

I picked up the Nexus last week and im starting to create a list of Tips/Tricks. Hopefully we can get a large threading going on everything we discover in the coming weeks.

On a side note I have to say that Ice Cream Sandwich is a dramatic improvement over gingerbread. Everything seems more streamlined and unified

Wifi Hotspot and Tethering

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgxDZUl9CXE[/YT]

Improving Battery Life

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1StdWfplb0[/YT]

Low Speaker Issue Fix (app)

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNIpnkO5qD4[/YT]

Android 4.0 Easter Egg

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veW6nWpp8V4[/YT]

Lets see some of your videos

**sethoscope1** · 12-19-2011, 03:30 PM

Nice videos. What case is that?

**Z Fury** · 12-19-2011, 03:36 PM

I'll admit my noobness in here - I learned today how to create folders to clean up my main page(s). I kept seeing everyone's wallpaper photos with custom folders for everything, but didn't know how to make one myself.

Self-taught.

**andranic** · 12-19-2011, 03:41 PM

the Folders are great as a feature. I discovered another feature yesterday that I have not heard too much buzz around. (I have to give credit to a friend that told me about it).

When receiving a phone call you can now either Accept, Decline or send pre programed text message to the person. I have found this to be extremely useful to let people know Im on the phone.

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl3HYTik96A&feature=youtu.be[/YT]

**andranic** · 12-19-2011, 03:42 PM

Im not too sure to be honest. Its the one Verizon is selling for the phone.

**1fastmr2** · 12-19-2011, 05:21 PM

Is the Volume plus made by coffee break apps?

**DaPoets** · 12-19-2011, 05:41 PM

trying to find out if there is a way to use Google Voice to send those SMS messages when you don't want to answer the phone... I cut off SMS on my plan because I only use Google Voice.

**S281** · 12-19-2011, 06:44 PM

edit: dumb question deleted

**SSHGuru** · 12-19-2011, 07:02 PM

Is he using a case? If so which one?

**DreamSTi** · 12-19-2011, 08:13 PM

+2 on what case that is????

**Blitzdroid** · 12-19-2011, 08:23 PM

In the easter egg video above

The homescreen has a big Digital clock and weather. Looks very much like my old HTC home screen.
Where can I get this digital clock and weather widget for the nexus?

Thanks in advance

**TrendyProfessional1** · 12-19-2011, 08:33 PM

Sticky please

**hitem20** · 12-19-2011, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Z Fury

I'll admit my noobness in here - I learned today how to create folders to clean up my main page(s). I kept seeing everyone's wallpaper photos with custom folders for everything, but didn't know how to make one myself.

Self-taught.

Just curious how you do this, ya know for my friend who doesnt know how.

**AuxiliaryPie** · 12-19-2011, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by hitem20

Just curious how you do this, ya know for my friend who doesnt know how.

Long press on an app and drag it on top of another app you wish to make a folder with

For WiFi settings:
Under settings youll see "WiFi On/Off"
Touching the word "WiFi" will bring up the settings.

Saving battery:
No scientific backup here but many including me agree.
Settings>Sound>turn off screen lock sound and touch sounds

**Nothing2Lose** · 12-20-2011, 02:35 AM

Holding down the power button brings up a phone options menu with options for silence mode, airplane mode, and power off.

Btw I'm an android noob

**Canuckfan** · 12-20-2011, 04:02 AM

Does having GPS idle really take up battery usage? Same goes with NFC? I guess it wouldn't hurt but I'm just curious.

**Johnly** · 12-20-2011, 04:47 AM

Nice......that phone is amazing!

**joggy** · 12-20-2011, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by Blitzdroid

The homescreen has a big Digital clock and weather. Looks very much like my old HTC home screen.
Where can I get this digital clock and weather widget for the nexus?

Thanks in advance

It looks like it might be Beautiful Widgets or Fancy Widgets, both of which are in the Market.

**smitty24** · 12-20-2011, 06:16 AM

The case looks like this one -
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Flex...idcentral00-20

I have it - fits with the extended battery in. Only complaint is the volume rocker impressions dont line up exactly on the phone. Otherwise its great.

**Gongin** · 12-20-2011, 06:55 AM

No. Search for "volume+" no space.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

**FrogVomit** · 12-20-2011, 06:59 AM

You can adjust animation speeds in Settings->Developer Options->Window Animation Scale and Transition Animation Scale. Smaller scales are faster.

**Z Fury** · 12-20-2011, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by hitem20

Just curious how you do this, ya know for my friend who doesnt know how.

Originally Posted by AuxiliaryPie

Long press on an app and drag it on top of another app you wish to make a folder with

As stated above, you long-press to select an item, then hover it over top of another item you want to combine into a folder. Once you see what I call the folder "black hole" open, drop the icon. To name the folder that has be created, click on your new folder, then click at the bottom (should default to Unnamed Folder).

**andranic** · 12-20-2011, 08:40 AM

Thank you guys for all the kind words. Here are some of the answers to your questions

Im not really sure what case it is. I got it from the Verizon store ( No Branding on the box other then verizon). I looked online at Verizonwireless.com and cant find it. This is the closest thing I could find

http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-GALAXY...idcentral00-20

The Clock is Via Beautiful Widgets.

Thanks again guys. I hope to make a few more videos this week. Keep the tips coming !