Now that the Ice Cream Sandwich source code has been released, it was inevitable it would be ported over to older devices. That work has begun in earnest — Cyanogenmod 9 is already under development, with a targeted January release date. ICS is also running on several older Android devices already, in varying states of usability. We'll be keeping track of other various Ice Cream Sandwich ports and hacks right here, as they come.
Aug 1, 2012
Android 4.0 ported to Raspberry Pi, supports HD video but not audio
Android 4.0 on Raspberry Pi A working version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has been ported to the credit card-sized Raspberry Pi computer, allowing the $25 device to perform many of the functions of a modern smartphone or tablet, albeit at a somewhat slower pace. According to a post on the project's official blog, the build supports hardware-accelerated video and graphics, but is not yet able to play sound due to problems with porting Android's AudioFlinger system.
Read Article >As Eurogamer points out, it's not the first attempt to get Android up and running on the device — the Raspberry Pi community has been working on ports of CyanogenMod 7.2 (based on Android 2.3) and CyanogenMod 9 (based on Android 4.0) for some time. Still, it's the first time the mobile operating system has been anywhere close to usable for everyday tasks, providing a real alternative to the various stripped-down Linux distributions currently available for the Pi platform.
Apr 9, 2012
HTC One V's Android 4.0 firmware ported to the Desire S and Desire HD
HTC One V ROM HTC Desire S and HD owners won't need to buy a new phone to experience the Ice Cream Sandwich and Sense 4 goodness of HTC's latest offerings. Xda-developers forum member proxuser has ported the One V's ROM to the two phones, giving users the (almost) complete One V software experience. The initial port was posted several weeks ago, and proxuser has been steadily updating it since. Despite having gone through several rounds of bug fixes, there are still a few things that don't work: you won't be able to use the camera on either the S or HD, and the S doesn't support USB tethering or use as a wi-fi hotspot.
Read Article >The custom ROM does, however, include Android 4.0.3 with the latest version of the Sense UI, along with up-to-date apps and even 25GB of free space on Dropbox. The response so far has been very positive, but you'll still want to make sure you're comfortable installing custom firmware and have a backup on hand. If you're interested in installing it, you can head over to the Desire S or Desire HD forum threads to pick up the necessary files.
Mar 22, 2012
Nokia N9 gains Android 4.0.3 dual-boot thanks to 'Project Mayhem'
Nokia N9 Android Read Article >We were teased with a video of Android 4.0 running on a Nokia N9 last month, and now an unofficial public alpha release of the OS for the N9 is available over at NITDroid. The 3.9-inch handset is a good match for ICS considering its lack of capacitive front buttons and its enduring style, which inspired the slick design of the Lumia 800 and 900. Except for some of the sensors, Wi-Fi, and the accelerometer, it appears that many of the phone's core functions are available and functioning properly, including the mobile network and 3D acceleration. If you're still carrying an N9, you can grab the release right now from NITDroid, along with the typical hassle of an unofficial installation process.
Feb 9, 2012
Nokia N9 shown running Ice Cream Sandwich
N9 ICS The project to bring Ice Cream Sandwich to the N9 is clearly advancing, therefore, and we couldn't be any more excited to see the fruit that it bears. It doesn't yet look terribly close to completion, though there's no doubt that the effort will be worth it. Among all the phones that could do with an OS upgrade out there, the N9 is perhaps the prettiest, and as a bonus, it already lacks any physical or capacitive front buttons, making it a perfect match for ICS.
Read Article >Oh, and don't despair if you still like MeeGo, Alexey has also noted that he's working to create a dual-boot setup, allowing you to alternate between Harmattan and ICS to your heart's content. To compare the N9 to Google's Galaxy Nexus and the other phones in Nokia's Maemo / MeeGo range, check out our comparison tool.
Jan 18, 2012
Dell Streak 7 gets temperamental Android 4.0 port
Dell 7 Read Article >We haven't spent much time dwelling on the canceled Dell Streak 7 as of late, but if you bought one of the the seven-inch Android 2.2 tablets, you might be happy to hear that the community is working to bring you an Ice Cream Sandwich for sticking with the slate. DJ_Steve and Giveen over at TabletRoms have a beta build of Android 4.0.3 running on the device, although the word "beta" is capitalized and underlined for good reason — as always, a host of important features (like cellular connectivity) aren't ready for primetime, and forumgoers are reporting other interesting little bugs as well. Still, if the Streak 7 isn't your daily driver, what do you have to lose? You're not going to be getting any Honeycomb from T-Mobile, after all. Find a ZIP file with the ROM and a friendly forum thread at our source link.
Jan 13, 2012
HP TouchPad CyanogenMod 9 port shown on video, fully-functioning Android almost ready
Read Article >HP TouchPad CyanogenMod Dec 26, 2011
Kindle Fire hacked to run 'pre-alpha' version of Android 4.0
ics fire Read Article >And here we go. The enterprising hackers at xda-developers have put together an "pre-alpha" version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Kindle Fire, marking the first time we've seen Amazon's budget tablet running the latest and greatest version of Android. (And the first time we've seen it run a proper tablet OS and not a variant of Gingerbread for phones, actually.) Things seem to be working fairly well for an early build, which is based on CyanogenMod 9, but audio doesn't work consistently and there are some video glitches as well. Still, there's bound to be a lot of interest in making the $199 tablet run the most recent version of Android, so we expect to see a lot of rapid progress -- we'll keep you updated.
Dec 22, 2011
Original Motorola Droid gets Ice Cream Sandwich pre-alpha build
Droid ICS Read Article >The video below, by another forum member, shows an updated Droid successfully performing a few basic tasks like browsing the web on Wi-Fi. We wouldn't recommend making this your primary OS just yet, but curious users can try it out for themselves with the latest build.
Nov 25, 2011
HTC Evo 4G the latest to receive Android 4.0 port
HTC EVO 4G Read Article >If Ice Cream Sandwich is able to run on a Windows 6.5 phone, it's no surprise that it is also up and running on the HTC Evo 4G. Once again, the Android hackers at xda-developers have managed to get Android 4.0 functioning on an older device, and while this is definitely an alpha build, the Evo 4G with Ice Cream Sandwich has touchscreen functionality, carrier service, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and audio output — there doesn't seem to be any mention of Android Market, so that might still be on the fritz. This handset has historically been kept fairly up to date by HTC, though considering how HTC failed to mention it when outlining its ICS upgrade plans, users might have to rely on xda-developers to have the latest version of Android.
Nov 24, 2011
Android 4.0 AOSP ported to the HTC G1 in alpha form
Is it fast? Not really. Is it functional? Probably not fair to call it that. Is it something you should consider using it as your daily phone? Absolutely not. Is it awesome? Yes.
Read Article >Check out a video of the ROM in action below and hit up xda-developers for more info. Thanks for the tip, jcarrz1!
Nov 22, 2011
Eee Pad Transformer is first tablet to get unofficial Android 4.0 port
EeePad Transformer Read Article >The Android community seems to have been working on Ice Cream Sandwich ports from the very moment the source code was released, and now it appears someone has managed to make the Asus Eee Pad Transformer the first tablet to run Android 4.0. The YouTube video below shows a working touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a fairly zippy web browser. GPS and other sensors are also functioning, but the system doesn't yet respond to them with actions like screen rotation. This is still an early build with graphical glitches and non-functioning audio, so it probably won't be ready as a daily driver just yet. For now, you'll have to be satisfied with pining as you watch the video below.
Nov 21, 2011
Samsung Galaxy S gets unofficial Ice Cream Sandwich port, new ROM still needs some work
Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy S Read Article >The Android modding community has already taken advantage of the release of the Ice Cream Sandwich source code by delivering unofficial ports for the Samsung Galaxy S II and the LG Optimus 3D. Now we can add the original Samsung Galaxy S to the list. The ported ROM works only with the international version of Samsung's phone — owners of US variants like the Captivate and Vibrant will have to wait — and is clearly still in the early stages. Calling, SMS, and Wi-Fi are all functional, but other basics like 3G data, the camera, and GPS are still a no-go. Given the dedication of Android developers, it's no doubt just a matter of time before these obstacles are hurdled, and with Samsung silent on the status of an official ICS update, this may be the only option for Galaxy S lovers. If the port sounds like it might be for you, check out the source link below for instructions on how to upgrade.
Nov 21, 2011
Android 4.0 keyboard now available for older versions
Ice Cream Sandwich keyboard on Droid X2 Check out the demo video below, and hit the source to get the keyboard for yourself. Keep your eyes peeled, too — now that the Android 4.0 source code is open source, we expect to see hackers bring more of its best features to other phones.
Read Article >Thanks, Randy!
Nov 20, 2011
Samsung Galaxy S II running Ice Cream Sandwich shown on YouTube (update: LG Optimus 3D too!)
AT&T Galaxy S II (Hero) Update: The LG Optimus 3D got a similar helping of ICS. And yep, it's on YouTube too — check it out below.
Read Article >Nov 20, 2011
Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich AOSP build available to download, thanks to xda devs
nexus s ice cream sandwich Read Article >Thanks to Steve Troughton-Smith for the image!
Nov 17, 2011
CyanogenMod 9 for Ice Cream Sandwich in the works
With Ice Cream Sandwich righting the wrongs of Honeycomb three days ago in terms of source code availability, possibilities for mods and custom versions are blossoming again. CyanogenMod 9 is now under development, with a loose arrival date of January expected. Version 8 had been reserved for Honeycomb, but has now been skipped over due to Google holding on to its source code. Cyanogen also states on Twitter that the Gingerbread-based build (7.2) will continue to receive attention while version 9 is put together. The custom software is being developed on the Galaxy Nexus which launches today in the UK, so if you're keen to be among the first to install the ROM, you know which smartphone to get.
Read Article >Bringing CM9 to the TouchPad and Nook Color is in the works, though we're told it'll take a bit more time to complete, particularly for the Nook Color.