Browser: If you pinch to zoom, the text does not always word-wrap.
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Workaround: Browsers like
Dolphin or
Opera word-wrap. The manual reflow trick can help too.
Extra tips:
ICS Browser+
5 Home Screen Lock: ICS does not allow Homescreens to be added or removed.
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Workaround: Get a launcher like
LauncherPro,
ADWLauncher or
Nova Launcher to add or remove home screens.
Shortcut to a File: Most Androids let you create a homescreen shortcut to a pfd or other file for fast access, but not ICS.
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Workaround: Get a launcher like LauncherPro or ADWLauncher -or- Get an app like
ASTRO File Manager.
Search Window on every Home Screen: The top 1/5 of each screen is now a search bar.
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Workaround 1: LauncherPro, ADWLauncher or
Nova Launcher let you use a 1x1 Search icon just on the pages you like.
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Workaround 2: Settings > Manage apps > Google Search > Disable. Download Google Search from the market and use it instead.
FM Radio: The Nexus lacks an FM Radio.
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Workaround: Consider
TuneIn (
Pro) for local AM/FM stations or Pandora, Slacker, and iheartradio.
ICS Tips & Tricks
These tips are specifically for Android 4, Ice Cream Sandwich. 500 general Android tips are in the Getting Started guide.
Home screens
• Add an App: To add an app to a homescreen - Tap All Apps > Drag the app where you want it..
• Add a Widget: Place a widget On a home screen - Tap All Apps >Widgets > Drag the widget where you want it.
• Folders: Drag and drop one icon on top of another to start a folder.
• Settings Shortcuts: To place a settings shortcut on a home screen, tap My Apps > Widgets > Settings shortcut
• Show more icons: Get a launcher like LauncherPro, ADWLauncher or Nova Launcher.
Settings
• Animation Speed: To change speed, go to Settings > Developer Options > Window / Transition animation scale.
• Data Management: To set limits, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Data usage.
Apps
• Download a New App: Tap All Apps > Market, and find a new app.
• Remove Bloatware: Disable apps you can't remove in Settings > Apps > {app} > Disable.
• Uninstall an App: Fast way is to tap All Apps and drag the app icon to the word Uninstall at the top.
Sync
• Sync Photos with Picasa: Go to Settings > Accounts & sync > Google > Sync Picasa
Camera/Video
• Take a Photo While Video Recording: Just tap the screen while recording a video.
• Take a Photo From Lock screen: Drag ring to Camera icon to instantly open camera.
• Take a Screenshot: Press Power and Volume down at the same time.
Notifications/Unlock
• Unlock Options: Go to Settings. Security > Screen lock to select None, Slide, Face Unlock, Pattern, etc.
• Facial Recognition: You can have multiple reference photos with a beard or makeup and without or for 2 people.
• Clear a Notification: Fast way is to swipe down Notification and swipe left or right on the notification to clear.
• Immediate Response: If you use Slide to Unlock, swipe down on the Notification bar to respond directly.
Phone
• Text Reply To A Call: When a call comes in drag up and choose which message to use.
• Phone Settings: In the Phone app, tap Action Overflow > Settings.
• Tap Power to End Call: Settings>Accessibility>Power button ends call
Clock
• Blue Clock: Open the ICS Clock app, long-press anywhere to dim and turn the display blue.
• Set an Alarm: The fast way is to tap your clock widget and you are there!
Browser
• Browser Quick Controls: Browser Action Overflow > Settings > Labs > Quick Controls. In a website, press on side of screen.
• Tabs: Tabs are browser windows. Tap Settings to open a tab. Swipe up/down to view. Swipe left/right to close.
• Browser History: As in Gingerbread, long-press Back in the ICS browser.
• Save a web page: In the browser, tap Action Overflow > Save for offline reading.
Thanks to terpitude71, mclarryjr, Cyber Warrior, and so many others for help in preparing this.
Resources
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Android 4.0 Platform Highlights
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Nexus S Workarounds
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ICS Highlights
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Android Ice Cream Sandwich: 11 awesome tips and tricks
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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Tips and Tricks [VIDEO]
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Ice Cream Sandwich tips & tricks | The Verge Forums
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Ice Cream Sandwich: Hints, Tips and Tricks
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A User's Guide to Android Ice Cream Sandwich
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Ice Cream Sandwich Google Apps tip: long press any icon for its ...
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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich: 8 Essential Tips and Tricks
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Tips and tricks for your new Galaxy Nexus
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