Download: Nexus S 2.6.35.14 Kernel Update

Three months ago I released a kernel for the Nexus S (all variants) here on my blog. The feedback I received was beyond what I expected. I read various places on the web that stability, battery life, and performance was phenomenal. Rather than update this kernel every week as others may do, I am going to abide by the old saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". The only changes I could see fit to make were to add a 1.1GHz slot and pawitp's fix to allow the battery to charge to 100%. 

For those of you new to my work, this kernel can work on ALL Nexus S ROMs. Simply flash in recovery, without wiping. Also can be found in ROM Manager.

Download: pete_crespo_2.6.35.14_11-06-11.zip

Source (for devs): platform_kernel_samsung.zip

New Nightly Build Up

Last night I worked on the build a bit, getting it ready to compile Android 2.3.7 when kernel.org comes back up. There is a new build available for all the devices I support (Droid, Nexus S, Nexus S 4G). Changes include all the new 2.3.7 G-Apps, new proprietaries for Nexus S and Nexus S 4G, all the files necessary for Google Wallet, and also a few bug fixes in the framework. To download the build visit my downloads page: download.peteralfonso.com

Note:

• Google Wallet will not work until I am able to compile Android 2.3.7
• Build number will display GWK74 although it is still truly GRJ90
• This is a "nightly" build, if you want a "stable" build use GPA17 

As always, to see exact changes visit my github. One more thing, if you wan't to see my ROM on the Nexus One and will sell one to me for cheap or are willing to donate one please contact me!

Download: GPA17 (Gingerbread Peter Alfonso) Android 2.3.5

As you may have seen me mention on Twitter, I have recently moved to start a new semester at UCF. That being said, you can imagine how busy my life has become. This is going to be one of my hardest semesters yet so I need to prioritize and manage my time well to succeed. Because of this, I no longer have as much time to work on ROMs and kernels as I once did over the summer. This does not mean I will be stopping development completely, it simply means it will be at a much slower rate. Please do not ask for an E.T.A. on my next release because I will not respond.

I had a lot more plans for GPA17 but because of the reasons mentioned above, I am having to release a bit early. I assure you that you will still find this build to be everything you have come to love in the GPA series.

For those not familiar with this ROM series, some of it's features include:

• 180 degree rotation
• Overclockable kernel
• CPU toolkit (can be removed by deleting "Toolkit.apk")
• FLAC audio support
• Ad-hoc network support
• Facebook sync
• Reboot option
• "Copy All" text option
• Low battery sound toggle
• Modified widget picker
• Headset/headphone icon in statusbar
• Latest Google apps
• Busybox
• Bug fixes/code improvement from CyanogenMod

I would also like to announce with the release of GPA17 that my ROM is now fully open source. For those interested in compiling my ROM please visit the following link for instructions on how to begin: https://github.com/peteralfonso/platform_manifest 

If you have fully read this entire post and have made it here, I'd like to thank you with the download links!

GPA17:

Crespo | Crespo4G | Sholes

*Note: Wipe data/cache (factory reset) if this is the first time installing a ROM from this series*

When I do find some time for Android, I will be working on a changelog and I will post it here when it is complete.

Download: Nexus S 2.6.35.14 Kernel

I spent some time today working on the Nexus S kernel. This kernel has been updated by 7 subversions, bringing it from 2.6.35.7 to 2.6.35.14. I have also added BLN and CIFS support to this build. Other features include Overclocking to 1.4GHz, Interactive governor, Voodoo support, updated Wi-Fi driver, TUN, color tint tweaks, and various bug fixes from upstream kernels.

I need this tested thoroughly before I feel comfortable including it in my build. Please let me know how it performs or if you come across any issues. This will work on ALL Nexus S phones (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint) and ALL ROMs.

Update: It proved to be completely stable and is now in my builds as of 08-13-11

Download: 2.6.35.14_CRESPO.zip