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Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250: How to enjoy TouchWiz UX look and feel on your phone

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Are you starting to get bored with the CyanogenMod 9 or AOKP stock UI on your Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250? It’s time to add a little spice to your phone’s life with the Galaxy S3′s TouchWiz UX. You read that right; it’s been ported to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has some unique features, especially its amazing UI. Some users might think that the Galaxy Nexus doesn’t need Touchwiz. Think again. The smoking hot Galaxy S3′s TouchWiz UX has been ported to the Nexus and it brings a whole new experience with it. The Nexus looks stunning with TouchWiz UX, letting users enjoy a taste of the Galaxy S3′s goodies.

Courtesy of the Galaxy Nexus MrMaddon-Pack assembled by XDA Developers member madphone, you can now enjoy some of the look and feel of the Galaxy S3, as well as some of the stock apps on the Galaxy S3, right on your Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

The add-on pack includes not just TouchWiz UX itself but also Galaxy S3 sounds, icons, and live wallpapers.  It contains the TouchWiz UX Launcher, Galaxy S3 apps and widgets (e.g., Weather, Digital Clock, News, Calculator, Wallpaper Picker, S Voice, and Memo).  Other goodies include a themed Power button menu, PhotoWall live wallpaper, popup multitasking video player (Super Video), themed Trebuchet Drawer icon, Sony Walkman, and root browser.

The add-on pack is confirmed to work on most ICS-based custom ROMs, especially CyanogenMod 9, AOKP, MIUI 4, SlimICS, and Liquid.

Requirements

Disclaimer

  • The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, model number GT-I9250. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
  • The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
  • Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
  • Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Instructions

  1. Copy the Galaxy Nexus MrMaddon-Pack package to the root of your Galaxy Nexus’ internal SD card.
  2. Turn off your phone.
  3. Boot your phone to ClockworkMod Recovery by pressing and holding down the Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons. Let go of the Power button when the screen turns on but keep holding down the Volume buttons until you see a menu. Use the Volume buttons to select the Recovery Mode icon, then press the Power button to enter Recovery.
    • Use the Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to select options.
  4. Create a Nandroid Backup of your current ROM so that you can easily restore it. Select Backup and Restore  > Backup and go back to the main recovery menu afterwards.
  5. Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card and select the add-on pack’s ZIP file.
  6. After the flashing is completed, select Go Back and reboot your phone by selecting Reboot System Now.

You can now enjoy TouchWiz UX and other add-on goodies on your Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250 via the Galaxy Nexus MrMaddon-Pack.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/leongzhi Leong Zhi

    HTC should be and I would definitely get my next Nexus if its by them. HTC is da bomb!

    • Allen Edmonds

      Agreed mate!

  • MasterMuffin

    Sony or Motorola would be nice, LG’s okay

    • http://twitter.com/lukamlinar Luka Mlinar

      I got 2 Sony phones. They are doing a poor job for some time now.

      • anops

        after the xperia X10, and getting a TL, both are fine devices, now im looking after the Z, but idk.. i should wait the hanami which sounds promising, like the HTC one

        • http://twitter.com/lukamlinar Luka Mlinar

          Something is wrong with ICS on their pones. It buggy. I answer m phone and it keeps ringing/vibrating for another 3 seconds b4 it answers. I keep getting the vibrating phone on my ear. Bunch of other faults similar to this one. Both phones are new btw. Bought in the last 6 months.

  • crickcrick

    To be honest HTC needs to make a nexus device sooner rather than later, as it needs a device that is guaranteed to sell well. But personally would like to see Sony’s attempt at Nexus, also noticed that people have no love for LG for some reason, since last year to my mind they have made some of the best mobiles out there, Optimus G, G pro also the F series and new L II series look really great on the other hand would just hate to see samsung get another at nexus, they already are the king in terms of phone sales with their plasticy uninnovative design flowing through all their phones

    • korbermeister

      Sony can’t make phones that people want to buy other than the Japanese.

      • disk Latvia

        The xperia z is selling like hot cakes in europe

        • http://www.go2linux.org/ Guillermo Garron

          For some reason in US people have strange tastes. They usually go in the opposite direction of the rest of the world :)

          When the whole world was using SE and Nokia they were using almost only Motorola.

      • tux dillard

        What really I want a xperia z really no one wants one I do there beats and beautiful phones get your head out ta your ass HTC and Samsung are both plain boring

      • crickcrick

        LOL where are you from the states? people dont buy sony there cuz you lot are so used to getting phones for almost free with contacts. For the rest of the world sony phones are selling like hot cakes.

    • vampyren

      Sony would be a nice choice, their Z series is pretty nice even though i prefer the round edge of my S3/S4.
      And for your info some prefer plastic cause it dont dent, scratches as easily. I have had iphone for years and sort of hate the aluminum so hope samsung dont get obsessed with it also. The quality of the phones is already great so no issue there.

    • MasterMuffin

      Samsung makes uninnovative plastic design? Did you even look at G Pro or those F or L series phones? o.O

      • crickcrick

        Well, at least LG’s whole lineup does not follow the same design language. S3 came out last year and everything samsung has made since looked the same, people might say plastic does a good job but must every phone from the entry level to the top end look the same?

        • MasterMuffin

          They do it on purpose so that the people who can’t afford s4/note 2 can still feel like having a great device. And yes, LG’s whole lineup doesn’t look the same because they copy one company first and then from another :P

          • crickcrick

            Key words there being “feel like”

    • Mike Bastable

      You have obviously NEVER actually owned an LG phone….worst service ever, no updates, liars for employees, phones deteriorate at 12 months….the list is endless…..LG: life’s good …….should read ” lying gits” ….I believe that all those sad people running Android 2.3 in 2013 own LG phones from the Optimus range. No mac support either.
      Really the next Nexus….anyone BUT LG please.

  • http://twitter.com/Usama5799 Usama5799

    aluminum nexus by htc

    • Arsenal™

      my thoughts exactly!!! :D

    • tux dillard

      No no no nexus hboot lol yeah right and aluminium no thanks aluminium is ugly worst material I like plastic

  • SonyFan

    Sony…Sony will be great…with Sony Design and Waterproof….woooooaaaaaahh!!!Amazing!!!

  • Kemuel Valdes

    LG by far! After owning two Galaxy phones, it’s refreshing to have have the Nexus 4 without glitches, freezing or the need to reboot constantly. LG did a better job than Samsung did with the Galaxy Nexus. Let LG reap the rewards of a job well done. This phone is an absolute dream.

    • cycad007

      Are you kidding me?! The battery life on the Nexus 4 *SUCKS* and the back panel is rather fragile. I would much prefer Samsung, ASUS, Sony, Motorola and HTC make the next Nexus before giving LG another crack at it. If LG makes the next Nexus, I’m sitting it out and purchasing something else.

      • Infinite7154

        Why does your battery life “suck”? What are you doing on the phone? How long do you expect the battery to last? My N4 has been great. When I use it a lot in a day, I get 2-3 hrs of screen time. When I don’t use it at all I get 24-26 hrs of battery life. And that’s without underclocking or any battery saving apps.

        • nick

          that’s poor battery life bro
          2-3screen times sux..

          frm a nexus 4user too..

          • Kemuel Valdes

            This is the same battery life I had with my Galaxy phones. As for the back being glass, I bought the bumper and have had no issues. The phone simply works like a charm. There are no glitches. LG did a wonderful job.

      • Laborin_HK

        I’d agree with the fragile back (heard so many horror stories), but battery life seems to have improved over the Gnex.

        As a Gnex owner, I can tell you the battery life is ATROCIOUS.

  • http://www.facebook.com/fruitymcbooty Northstar Hamilton

    I say Motorola, if only because Google should revive the popularity of the brand. Sammy is definitely out (too popular), and I’m not a huge fan of LG (the Nexus 4 has been their only truly good phone, IMHO). HTC has great build quality but a terrible Android experience, and I don’t want to see that rewarded lol. Sony… well, it’s Sony. Huawei makes some decent high-end devices, though their presence in the States is pitiable and their chances nil.

    I’m not a huge pre-Google Motorola fan, but I would love to see Google give the finger to secessionists OEM’s and build excellent devices in-house. Imagine Google branded hardware, software, and support [swoon]. I think the upcoming Googlerola devices will be stellar.

  • Bas

    What I do not understand (okay I am a marketer so I can relate to why they choose not to) is why manufacturers do not release stock NEXUS branded android firmware for their smart phones as alternative next to their own firmwares/skins… That way it does not matter which manufacturer makes the Nexus hardware!

    Just imagine you are able to choose from:
    - Motorola Nexus X
    - HTC Nexus One
    - Samsung Galaxy Nexus S4
    - LG Optimus Nexus G
    - Sony Xperia Nexus Z

    WOW!

    • http://twitter.com/sivkai Siv

      Completely agree with you. A Vanilla Android experience on all handsets would be awesome.

      • Ivan Myring

        AHEM… Custom Roms?

        • Bas

          Custom ROMs are always being released several weeks/months after Nexus/stock Android releases… although mostly earlier than manufacturer ROMs.

          • TheSaw

            So it’s either the several weeks wait, or no vanilla at all? I’m using CM, which is pretty close to pure Android, and I’m pretty happy with their release speed. Nothing to complain about really.

      • whoknowswhereor

        yeah except vanilla would be missing the touchwiz features.

    • http://www.facebook.com/johnphillip.saayman John-Phillip Saayman

      Yeah they can all do it in the same year.

    • http://www.facebook.com/johnphillip.saayman John-Phillip Saayman

      Just wondering how that would work with the updates coming quicker for Nexus devices and not regular smartphones

      • Bas

        That is the main issue here. Android has become to fragmented. That is why I would like for Google to change their policy regarding manufacturer ROMs. For example separated manufacturer launchers and non-integrated pre-installed software/apps. Every new android release will be immediately available for all phones and manufactures can update their launchers and software/apps on their own schedule.

        Custom ROMs prove there is a huge market for stock firmware. And with custom ROMs installed manufactures lose control over the phone. With ‘nexus’ firmware they might allow for their own software to be installed. This way manufactures have to compete with stock apps and therefore development of innovative apps is being stimulated which gives customers a free choice.

        • http://www.facebook.com/johnphillip.saayman John-Phillip Saayman

          Sounds good. I wish it would be that way.

    • http://www.go2linux.org/ Guillermo Garron

      You are a genius. :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/johndove John Dove

    “Out of all the device manufacturers on this list, Sony is the only one that hasn’t made a Nexus device yet.” When did Motorola make a Nexus?

    • Ivan Myring

      Good point

  • MariaxNY

    htc should make the next nexus they are all about quality

  • Biavela

    I’ve been expecting a Sony Nexus for so long…

    • khronos

      +1
      same here. been questioning what prevented sony to become google partner in nexus line.
      for quality, I have no doubt with sony.

      I believe it’s all about cost.
      it’s probably easier to get lower-cost nexus phone with Korean and Taiwanese manufacturer, rather than Japanese.

      • Justin Rebar

        I would love a Sony Nexus

  • http://www.facebook.com/allan.banguilan Allan Banguilan

    Nokia with it’s pureview technolgy please

  • kakatwee

    samsung dickeheads

  • Bone

    Build: Nokia
    Camera system: Nokia or 20MP Exmor RS
    SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
    DAC: Wolfson audio
    SW: Pure Google

  • http://twitter.com/sivkai Siv

    1. Sony
    2. HTC
    3. Samsung
    4. Motorola
    5. LG

    • disk Latvia

      My list slightly revised.
      1. Sony
      2. Motorola
      3. HTC
      4. LG
      5.Samsung

      • cycad007

        My list:
        1. HTC
        2. ASUS
        3. Sony
        4. Motorola
        5. Samsung

      • Justin Rebar

        I like this one the best

      • http://twitter.com/sivkai Siv

        Why is everyone so keen on Motorola? Their devices are pretty tacky compared to HTC/Sony.

    • Cole Raney

      My list
      1.Sony
      2. Samsung
      3. LG
      4. HTC
      5. Motorola

  • HDK17

    It could be LG or Samsung, these two companies have the manufacturing capacity to produce large scale devices at low cost which is a trademark of nexus devices. HTC, Sony and Motorola depend on Lg and Samsung for their device parts which will eventually raise the price and would not be affordable for the company to provide a good price.

    • disk Latvia

      Ughh what “produce large scale devices at low cost which is a trademark of nexus devices” pretty sure this has only happened with the latest nexus line hardly a trademark

      • HDK17

        well the Galaxy nexus was launched for $349, nexus 7 for $199, Chromebook for $249, nexus 4 $299 and the nexus 10 $399. It is starting to make a trademark to provide devices at an affordable price.

  • http://twitter.com/lukamlinar Luka Mlinar

    Don’t forget we love the Nexus because it is a premium phone for a cheap price. Only LG can deliver this ATM. So i hope LG keeps making it.

    • Ivan Myring

      Agree. I was going to get a GNex as it was dirt cheap but then they announced the even cheaper and newer Nexus 4.

  • Dummy Account

    Why is Google making nexus devices? What’s the purpose of it? Google owns Motorola, they should make their own devices. I don’t see a reason of letting other companies making their products, when Google owns Motorola. Android Authority please tell me why Google is making nexus devices.

    • Ivan Myring

      So the development has a device with good specs and easy software modification, and so that there is a basis which android OEMs can compare their phones to

  • http://www.facebook.com/balvinder.makkar.7 Balvinder Makkar

    I guess LG should make next nexus.
    Nexus 4 really feels premium and the looks are amazing
    Lg has the potential to deliver
    So my bet on LG this time

    • Ivan Myring

      I Agree!

  • http://www.facebook.com/johnphillip.saayman John-Phillip Saayman

    Mmm I want a galaxy Nexus again. You could say I’m a Samsung fan, but I see the fit that Motorola should get a chance. I just want a good spec 5 inch Nexus device. That compete with the s4

  • Ivan Myring

    LG or HTC. Great build and design, great hardware and with googles software and great community support they are UN beatable. I hope its LG as they have done well and i think nexus manufacturers are doing 2 year cycles, but HTC could do with the boost

  • disk Latvia

    HTC HTC HTC HTC HTC HTC just kidding Sony for sure

  • Adam Outler

    A Nexus device ONLY NEEDS great hardware. Google takes care of the rest. As far as manufacturing goes, Samsung is the logical choice. They make great hardware.

    LG was a mistake.

    • WarGasm

      Mistake?
      Why do you thinks so Adam?

    • Justin Rebar

      Samsung is the reason I didnt get the Nexus S. I went with the EVO.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004201535721 Mark King

    LG, motorolla, HTC, Sony any of those, just not samsung.

  • OMGgary

    Regardless of who manufactures the next Nexus phone, to me one thing is clear judging from the number of comments in response to this article, by comparison to articles on other topics. Nexus devices now are clearly of great interest to a very broad spectrum of Android users.
    Interest in Nexus even unites the Sammy4EVER crowd with the UGH_it’s_plastic crowd. This increased awareness is something that Google should really try to capitalise on more, and move toward making Nexus and vanilla Android into something iconic and easily identifiable to the ordinary man on the street, like Apple did with the iPhone and iPad.

  • wira

    Htc.. Without beats audio label.

  • Grimmjow

    All those people voting for LG forget the supply issues LG had and how some Google executives blamed them for it. They are definitely not working with LG again.

    • Infinite7154

      The issues were with Google who grossly underestimated demand for a $350 unlocked Nexus device. They didn’t order enough to meet the huge demand. I didn’t get my N4 until January and have loved it every since. I think LG should get another shot. The N5 with LTE and starting at 16gb’s of storage

  • GrinigGammalGubbe

    ASUS first serious attempt to get in to the phabletmarket!

  • Anders Thomsen

    Nokia Nexus N would be sweet :-)

    • Justin Rebar

      With an upgraded 920 camera, and Id buy

  • Anders Thomsen

    Nokia Nexus N would be sweet :-)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001109902819 Jean Patrick Novak

    Well, can you imagine Nokia going into Android with Nexus? Pretty awesome huh?

  • mukund

    Nokia should make nexus ..

    • Guest

      Or Blackberry.

      • http://simsonsitumeang.wordpress.com Pakcom

        Or Apple

  • Ørjan Baglo

    HTC!

  • Andrea Skogh

    Let Apple make one

  • Justin Rebar

    I would love a Sony one.

  • Cole Raney

    I don’t think Motorola would make it. I think the most likely options are LG and Sony. Motorola is supposedly working on the X phone, which would run vanilla android. Motorola wouldn’t need to make a nexus device.

    • Justin Rebar

      I would love if every phone came with an option for stock android. No forced bloatware.

  • Dave Weinstein

    They are already updating the Nexus4, since it’s a 4.7″ device, they should keep it (maybe call it the Nexus 4.1?) and introduce a 5.8″ and a 6.3″ Nexus 5 & 6.

    Google HASN’T done enough to endorse large screen phones, and mistaken focus on a sub-5″ X phone distracts from what’s really needed. The Nexus 4 already fills the 4-inch niche, More of the same is NOT needed.

  • AndroidBrian

    I want HTC to make it. But I don’t mind LG making the N5.

  • nik

    Give HTC some love

  • APai

    if LG is behind the delays for nexus 4. google should kick them for the delays. nexus phones have compromises and that’s not affecting the LG phone sales, LG’s problems are samsung, not nexus.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1911005 Thomas Edwards

    I’m betting on a 5 inch Snapdragon 800 with LTE Sony, altho’ I’d be happy if LG went with an Aluminum G2 and flexible display to thumb it in Samsung’s face

  • WestIndiesKING

    wasnt part of the deal for google to get approval to buy Motorola was that they wouldnt be able to make a nexus device with them until 2014-2015? I couldve swore that was part of the arrangement. If so how are soo many people forgetting this tidbit of information?

  • http://www.facebook.com/angelo.michael.7 Angelo Michael

    LG

  • Empanser

    LG won’t be making the next nexus, just because of the whole supply fiasco they had this year.

  • John C

    HTC/LG/Motorola are the ones i would go, they make the best looking handsets. with premium feels

  • Laborin_HK

    Like the top comment said, it would be so cool if all OEM made a stock phone. Then the people wouldn’t complain about the shortcomings of the one Nexus.

    1. Motorola: Grown to love the look of their current RAZR line (especially the Razr HD/Maxx). Has a decent screen, camera and unique Great battery life. I think its time we moved away the rounded look of the Nexus line and adopted the MANLY DROID look :p

    2. HTC: Seeing the One, I’d say they’d make a great nexus. Nexus one was a great phone for the time.

    3. LG: Nexus 4 seemed alright, their own line up pretty good too.

    4. Samsung: From what I’m seeing so far, they don’t seem to put build and materials in high regard compared to other manufacturers. Sure the hardware is there, but as the Nexus, the representative of pure android, we need the whole package.

    5. Sony: Can’t stand their screens. Until they improve that, I can’t see this working well.

  • Tarek Assaf

    I think it would be great for HTC to do the N5, but I believe LG will be doing it again. And regarding the supply issues of the N4 I don’t blame LG.
    Motorola won’t be doing any Nexus devices but will be providing stock Android.

    Sony is a high probability but I guess they will be hold off for one more year.
    Samsung won’t be doing any Nexus anymore.

  • http://www.facebook.com/salsagoff1 Syed Muhammed Muntasir Alsagof

    Sony should make it!!

  • Stephen Locker

    Only 5.5GB was a let down?

    Ignoring people who use their phone for ‘gaming’ who actually uses the storage on the phone itself? Get with the times.

  • Hanshen Jordan

    ASUS, anyone?

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