Sprint’s Nexus S 4G finally gets ICS Update

The day that you have all been waiting for is finally here. The coveted Ice Cream Sandwich update for your Samsung Nexus S 4G on Sprint has finally arrived. Well, at least it is in the server for you anyways. This is big news and an exciting moment for many of you. Beyond the fact that this is ICS, check out the full list of what your going to get:

Nexus S Software Update – IMM76D  (Android 4.0 -  Ice Cream Sandwich)

Enhancements/Fixes:

– Upgrades device operating system to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

– Customizable favorites tray visible on all 5 home screens just above the hard keys

– Contacts application replaced with a People application that provides improved integration with Gmail, Email, Google+ and other apps

– Multitasking allows users easy access to switch between recently used applications by tapping and holding the Home key

– Create folders on the home screen by dragging and dropping one app onto another to create a folder

– New lock screen actions allow users to jump into the camera or pull down  notifications to check messages, without unlocking the device

– Swiping from left to right can dismiss individual notifications, close  apps from the recent apps list, and close browser tabs

– Data usage provide controls for monitoring and managing network data usage

– Camera enhancements include capturing panoramic photos, continuous focus, zero shutter lag exposure, stabilized image zoom and decreased shot-to-shot speed

– Android Beam allows two NRC-enabled devices to exchange favorite apps, contacts, music, videos and more

Some of you may have already been greeted with the update, lucky you. If you haven’t seen it yet you can try polling the network for it. Hit the Menu key, go to Settings then to System Updates. Tap on update Firmware or Update Android, which ever is present. Hopefully it will prompt you for a download. Make sure you have at least 50% battery and a few minutes on a Wi-Fi connection before you begin.

Let us know how it all works out in the comment. I am so jealous right now.

Via Sprint