The Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S got the update to Android 4.1 (aka Jelly Bean) recently, and now here's some more good news if you own either handset. Google has released the Jelly Bean factory images for both phones.
These factory images let you go back to the standard settings quickly and easily, which is handy if you got a bit too custom-happy when fiddling with your phone.
If you haven't seen the update as an over-the-air download, you can also use the images to upgrade to Jelly Bean, so you won't have to miss out.
You can find them over at the Android Developers blog. Just download the corresponding files for your device, and follow the instructions. Then once you've restored the factory image, you'll have to lock the bootloader to keep the device nice and secure.
The Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus were the two first handsets to get a taste of Jelly Bean. The Nexus 7 tablet has it on board too, and some owners of the Motorola Xoom reported seeing it last week, though Motorola and Google have kept mum on the matter. HTC's One X and One S will get Jelly Bean soon, as will Asus' Transformer line of tablets, though there's no date given for these, meaning it could potentially be months yet.
Jelly Bean brings a new and improved Voice Search, which looks like it shames Siri for speed and accuracy. The whole interface has been given a spring clean, making it more responsive, and it features Google Now as well. Google Now uses your location and routine to give you information you might need, like traffic reports, which should help improve commutes no end.
Have you got Jelly Bean on your device? How are you getting on? Let me know in the comments, or on our Facebook page.
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anonymous 29 July, 2012 11:04
I have been using jelly bean for a week, its brilliant much cleaner than than ICS. Now works in the background to give you the information you need. Altogether a great experience.
anonymous 29 July, 2012 11:20
Awesome experience. My iPhone fanatic wife is now swapping over to Android.
anonymous 29 July, 2012 11:58
I had Jelly Bean pre-release on my Xoom and now have the official over-the-air update as pushed by Google. Xoom is more responsive, more user-friendly, and Google Now/Voice Search functionality is exceptional, so far it's recognised 99% of questions I've asked and Google Now has realised where I work, where home is and where my friends are that I visit the most. Pretty scary tracking once enabled, but it's a choice and I'm happy with it.
anonymous 29 July, 2012 12:58
I have been waiting for OTA update for my Galaxy Nexus but dont know how long to wait. I have heard/read great reviews about the "Buttery Feel". Am using ICS 4.04. Thanks
sonyhar 29 July, 2012 13:36
I still not get the update :( my device is GSM, anyone can helpme?
Adam Wills 30 July, 2012 01:18
To force update from ICS to Jelly Bean,
go to settings > Apps (looks at the 'all' tab) > Google Services Framework
Then hit 'clear data' and then 'force stop'.
Then go to Settings > About Phone > Software Updates and check for updates - the date of the last check should read something in 1970.
This worked for me and after reading around appears to be a pretty robust way of forcing updates!