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After reading/watching The Verge review, it is mentioned that the HSPA+ version will only come in a 16GB option. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm sure, like me, a lot of people here were planning to get a 32GB HSPA+ version. Thanks.
i'll only get the 32GB version, there's no point getting the 16GB version
and yes we need GSM HSPA+ for Tmo/ATT
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I tried to see if this was asked already. Mods, please delete if so.
After reading/watching The Verge review, it is mentioned that the HSPA+ version will only come in a 16GB option. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm sure, like me, a lot of people here were planning to get a 32GB HSPA+ version. Thanks.
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i think The Verge may be getting confused...since the UK is the only place that has the phone at the moment, and it's already been confirmed that the UK is only getting the 16GB version, they may be taking that as being a blanket designation for all the HSPA+ handsets.
The japanese NTT Docomo advert quite clearly states that it is available in 16GB & 32GB capacities.
We really don't know right now. Indicators are that the UK HSPA+ version is 16 and the US LTE version is 32, but that's just because we really don't know too much more than that right now...
And that is a big reason why the launch of this reeks. No details.
I invented cyberspace. You're trespassing.
pukemon said:
And that is a big reason why the launch of this reeks. No details.
I invented cyberspace. You're trespassing.
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Yup, I agree. This is getting really annoying.
the *****ing and moaning would be a lot more tolerable if say google said something like the unlocked gsm/hspa+ version would be available unlocked in the usa like january 3 or something. something to look forward to at least. we'd still whine 'why the hell give verizon exclusivity?' and such but again at least we'd have something to look forward to.
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the *****ing and moaning would be a lot more tolerable if say google said something like the unlocked gsm/hspa+ version would be available unlocked in the usa like january 3 or something. something to look forward to at least. we'd still whine 'why the hell give verizon exclusivity?' and such but again at least we'd have something to look forward to.
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Just looked on google.com/nexus... I am disappointed.
When you select United States at the bottom and go to the tech specs, under data it says CDMA/LTE; however, when you select United Kingdom, under data it says 3G/EDGE/GPRS.
I'm beginning to think that in the US there will be only a LTE/Verizon nexus
i think the only 32gb nexus will be the thicker verizon unit... i could be wrong. but if you have seen any other evidence of a gsm 32gb variant ..please point it out. i have seen nothing
BiGMERF said:
i think the only 32gb nexus will be the thicker verizon unit... i could be wrong. but if you have seen any other evidence of a gsm 32gb variant ..please point it out. i have seen nothing
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Samsung on FB said the UK will only get the 16GB "initially" .. meaning there is a 32GB GSM, it just won't hit until...Dec/Jan? My guess is around the time (or exactly when) the GSM Nexus comes to the US.
Dmw017 said:
Samsung on FB said the UK will only get the 16GB "initially" .. meaning there is a 32GB GSM, it just won't hit until...Dec/Jan? My guess is around the time (or exactly when) the GSM Nexus comes to the US.
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you can interpret what you want...there is no evidence of it.. patents, fcc filings, etc
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you can interpret what you want...there is no evidence of it.. patents, fcc filings, etc
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It wasn't an interpretation Samsung literally used the word "initially" in their reply on Facebook.
Im holidaying in the US of A near the end of December, will it be possible for me to buy a 32gig 3g/gsm/hsdpa etc etc model of the Galaxy Nexus unlocked anywhere??? Its either I wait to get it when im there or I can just buy a Galaxy Note model now..
This is a bit ridiculous of google having all this advertising, pretty looking girls smiling into the camera using the phone etc and having absolutely no info on where/when/what (32gig GSM or only 16g??)
Dont advertise until ALL the details are available, it just pisses off people who want one!
(and why must Samsung always leave out one bit from each phone, no galaxy notes with nfc available yet? and nexus with no sdcard if the note had nfc/ics i'd get it now instead of the nexus)
Interesting to see that the UK Galaxy nexus page shows tech specs of 32 gb.
As long a 32 gb hspa+ is release, either in UK or US, i don't care. The phone is pentaband.....
droiduser said:
Im holidaying in the US of A near the end of December, will it be possible for me to buy a 32gig 3g/gsm/hsdpa etc etc model of the Galaxy Nexus unlocked anywhere??? Its either I wait to get it when im there or I can just buy a Galaxy Note model now..
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There is no indication whatsoever that Google will sell an unlocked GSM version in the US. The only info we have now is the CDMA/LTE Verizon version for the states.
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Interesting to see that the UK Galaxy nexus page shows tech specs of 32 gb.
As long a 32 gb hspa+ is release, either in UK or US, i don't care. The phone is pentaband.....
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indeed, very interesting. I checked it yesterday and I am sure it said 16GB....
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indeed, very interesting. I checked it yesterday and I am sure it said 16GB....
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It did -- then it said 32GB yesterday, and it's back to 16GB today. This is dizzying! And maddening for those of us with our hearts set on a 32GB HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus.
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As long a 32 gb hspa+ is release, either in UK or US, i don't care. The phone is pentaband.....
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+1
I need a GSM 32GB...
I don't want to get it months later though
Handtec has a listing for the 32GB GSM model, and predicts an after New Years launch. When asked if they know for sure, they said Samsung hasn't told them anything
best guess it'll be sometimes in March 2012 before you see it's appearance for the 32GB GSM version
Though this may come as no surprise to some we have just received word from a very very good source that an unconfirmed number of AT&T SIM Cards (RS# 17-0700 and likely 4G LTE) for the Galaxy Nexus are going out for testing as we speak. Curiously the SIMS are standard and not the micro like Verizon Wireless. This means of course we can finally certify the release of Samsung and Google’s latest collaboration will be hitting AT&T in the very near term. I have to protect my source but this is coming from very close to the situation. We will keep you posted as more details come about. Are you on AT&T and have been waiting for the the official release of the G-Nex you can count on it soon enough. We broke this right here and we expect to be credited this time. Thanks.
Update: Our tipster just added that the SKU for these SIM cards is 73057 and that they do seem to be 4G LTE enabled!!!!
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http://www.androrev.com/2012/04/03/confirmed-galaxy-nexus-on-the-way-to-att/
wonder what rom can run on this version ...
i doubt it'll sell too well tho
whoever wanted the GN in the US would have bought the GN already ....
Interesting.
It's the same thing that happened to the Nexus S, ATT was late to the game getting that that phone too.
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http://www.androrev.com/2012/04/03/confirmed-galaxy-nexus-on-the-way-to-att/
i doubt it'll sell too well tho
whoever wanted the GN in the US would have bought the GN already ....
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True but the AT&T version will have LTE and the unlocked international version does not.
lsxrx7 said:
i doubt it'll sell too well tho
whoever wanted the GN in the US would have bought the GN already ....
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LOL.
Since when are sims phone specific?
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True but the AT&T version will have LTE and the unlocked international version does not.
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Bet you $50 it's only HSPA+. Note, that the email only said it was "likely" LTE. They're speculating. Then note that they're using MiniSIM not micro. The whole reason why they use MicroSIM in Toro is because they couldn't fit the LTE antennas and logic chips and the full sized SIM in the already larger housing.
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Since when are sims phone specific?
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Yeah kinda strange.
When I switched to the LTE-enabled data plan with an LTE phone IMEI number, they had to give me a new LTE SIM for my GSM GN. So maybe the article meant LTE SIM going to the field with GN test units?
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Bet you $50 it's only HSPA+. Note, that the email only said it was "likely" LTE. They're speculating. Then note that they're using MiniSIM not micro. The whole reason why they use MicroSIM in Toro is because they couldn't fit the LTE antennas and logic chips and the full sized SIM in the already larger housing.
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From the article:
"Update: Our tipster just added that the SKU for these SIM cards is 73057 and that they do seem to be 4G LTE enabled!!!!"
Oh perfect, hopefully some sucker on CL will trade me for it lol
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ATnTdude said:
Bet you $50 it's only HSPA+. Note, that the email only said it was "likely" LTE. They're speculating. Then note that they're using MiniSIM not micro. The whole reason why they use MicroSIM in Toro is because they couldn't fit the LTE antennas and logic chips and the full sized SIM in the already larger housing.
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I think you are right.
After receiving my new GN last Friday, I went to the local AT&T store to get a data plan. Contrary to AT&T ads there is no 4G in South Florida. My phone gets what is available: H+. I just had to move the Sim card from my Nexus One to the GN.
Since my Galaxy Nexus is not an AT&T I have no obligation to buy a data plan. I might drop mine after reading the speedtest
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Since our entire post has been repasted here i felt the need to clarify. The SIMS are not at all phone specific and not sure how that was insinuated in the post. There is more information I may be cleared to release as to why it was necessary for these SIMS to go out and an enterprising mind that thinks on it for a while can probably figure it out. The problem is I cannot yet tell folks where the SIMS were coming from and where they were going. I also know how many SIMS there were. If I get cleared to release that info I promise to update the information. Lets for the sake of argument put the SIM card aspect aside. The important part is the document in question confirms the existence of the handset in question. Number one rule of journalism is protect your source. If i gave out that information that would put him/her at considerable risk. I promise there will be more info soon.
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The SIMS are not at all phone specific and not sure how that was insinuated in the post.
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I've read it a few times. It indeed insinuates that, even if not intentional.
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I've read it a few times. It indeed insinuates that, even if not intentional.
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Several thousand people have read it and not everyone came away with the sims are galaxy nexus specific especially since we provide the sku number. They are regular ATT LTE sims and I will update the post to clarify this. Do with the rest of the information from my last reply what you will.
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From the article:
"Update: Our tipster just added that the SKU for these SIM cards is 73057 and that they do seem to be 4G LTE enabled!!!!"
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It would be shocking if AT&T wasn't buying USIM's without a LTE logo. Yes, logo. There is no physical difference between a UMTS 3G USIM and one used in LTE devices.
SOURCE: Gemalto, who makes most of the SIM's for AT&T
Damn and I just paid $498 for a GSM to use on AT&T. However LTE in my area is delayed so LTE model would be useless to me. Plus AT&T branding and bloat ware Yuck!
I have two upgrades in May due. If anything Id rather get a One X for $199 hopefully to try out and still keep my Nexus. Never tried Sense so who knows. I really just like the look and screen quality of the One X. I could always sell it for $500 if it doesn't work out.
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It would be shocking if AT&T wasn't buying USIM's without a LTE logo. Yes, logo. There is no physical difference between a UMTS 3G USIM and one used in LTE devices.
SOURCE: Gemalto, who makes most of the SIM's for AT&T
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we have photographs of these sims with no LTE logo thanks to our friends at radio shack so im sorry that is not entirely true. Also we know these SIMS have been being used since the 4th quarter of last year so we are aware that there is no difference. For some of you there won't be truth to it until the phone is announced but it's funny those are the people who scrutinize speculation the most. We have clarified the original story on our site for those people and for now we will wait and see. I'm only here commenting because my story is here. I don't care to convince anyone specific of it's validity, as for our readers, us reporting it makes it valid enough.
Good day sir
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we have photographs of these sims with no LTE logo thanks to our friends at radio shack so im sorry that is not entirely true. Also we know these SIMS have been being used since the 4th quarter of last year so we are aware that there is no difference. For some of you there won't be truth to it until the phone is announced but it's funny those are the people who scrutinize speculation the most. We have clarified the original story on our site for those people and for now we will wait and see. I'm only here commenting because my story is here. I don't care to convince anyone specific of it's validity, as for our readers, us reporting it makes it valid enough.
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I don't care either way but,
I don't care to convince anyone specific of it's validity, as for our readers, us reporting it makes it valid enough.
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is hardly convincing anyone. Blogs get things wrong all the time. Blogs that have exclusives that no others can validate tend to get them wrong more often.
So I hope you are right, but will not be shocked if you are not.
Posts 11, 12, 13, and 16 part of the answer is in post 10
So unless someone has pictures of the device, sales materials, etc.... how is this a "confirmed" rumor?
5 bucks says only the 16GB version will be available.
....I remember reading about a month ago that Samsung has stopped producing the 32 GB version and will focus on a 16 GB version to promote cloud storage. Hopefully its BS for you ATT guys and girls. Watch for it none the less.
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hi everyone
so, I was watching a review of Galaxy Nexus because I'm gonna buy one,
& I crossed over this only in Cnet's review, they said 16 GB one is unlocked, & also the 4G one is thicker as they showed.
now my question is if I buy the 32 one, can I unlock it later? myself?
& also if it's true 16GB is thinner, how thin is it in hand? because I already took one 32GB in hand & it was not that bad to take in hand
Unlock it to use on a GSM network? No (at least not as far as I know), the internal hardware in Toro (32GB version) is different than that in Maguro (16GB version).
The thickness isn't really too noticeable for me, depending on what phone you are coming from you probably won't notice a huge difference when held compared to the Toro model, It has a nice quality feel no matter which one you choose.
I hope this helps!
The 4G is used on CDMA, there's not point in unlocking it as you couldn't use it on another CDMA carrier's 4G (such as Sprint).
The 16 GB is GSM, not CDMA. So depending on what network you plan on using it on, that should dictate which one to use.
Since I'm on Tmo, the GSM is the one for me.
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The 4G is used on CDMA, there's not point in unlocking it as you couldn't use it on another CDMA carrier's 4G (such as Sprint).
The 16 GB is GSM, not CDMA. So depending on what network you plan on using it on, that should dictate which one to use.
Since I'm on Tmo, the GSM is the one for me.
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thanks, it's the first time I also hear it's CDMA
then if it's CDMA, why are they selling it where I live here in Cyprus?
cause there's no CDMA in here as far as I know.
is there any chance u might be wrong & 32GB also has a GSM version?
Nope just 16g
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mehras1991 said:
thanks, it's the first time I also hear it's CDMA
then if it's CDMA, why are they selling it where I live here in Cyprus?
cause there's no CDMA in here as far as I know.
is there any chance u might be wrong & 32GB also has a GSM version?
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Well actually, some GSM 32 GB WERE sold a LONG time ago, near launch. Samsung quickly discontinued this model however, and made it a CDMA exclusive for some reasons (only reason I envy my gfs Sprint Gnex).
Anyways, I've seen a few sell on eBay, but as far as everyone knows, they stopped making them, and I don't see why they'd start selling them exclusively there. Maybe a misprint?
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Well actually, some GSM 32 GB WERE sold a LONG time ago, near launch. Samsung quickly discontinued this model however, and made it a CDMA exclusive for some reasons (only reason I envy my gfs Sprint Gnex).
Anyways, I've seen a few sell on eBay, but as far as everyone knows, they stopped making them, and I don't see why they'd start selling them exclusively there. Maybe a misprint?
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So, let's say, the one I saw is from the first few 32gb GSM
if I buy that, will I have problem with updating to other ROMs, because of hardware differences?
(like as u know these people release some ROMs according to the device model number for some brands)
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So, let's say, the one I saw is from the first few 32gb GSM
if I buy that, will I have problem with updating to other ROMs, because of hardware differences?
(like as u know these people release some ROMs according to the device model number for some brands)
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Should not have problems.
No, the only change would be the 32 vs 16 gb storage. All GSM are maguro models.
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Well actually, some GSM 32 GB WERE sold a LONG time ago, near launch. Samsung quickly discontinued this model however, and made it a CDMA exclusive for some reasons (only reason I envy my gfs Sprint Gnex).
Anyways, I've seen a few sell on eBay, but as far as everyone knows, they stopped making them, and I don't see why they'd start selling them exclusively there. Maybe a misprint?
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No.. they were never sold as 32GB and GSM. It was a rumor. The "pre orders" were sold but no one got an actual device.
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joshnichols189 said:
No.. they were never sold as 32GB and GSM. It was a rumor. The "pre orders" were sold but no one got an actual device.
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I saw a few on eBay when I was shopping for my Nexus, this one is the only one that shows up. Maybe I'll find another.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Goo...Cell_Phones&hash=item1c27ed4940#ht_500wt_1202
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I saw a few on eBay when I was shopping for my Nexus, this one is the only one that shows up. Maybe I'll find another.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Goo...Cell_Phones&hash=item1c27ed4940#ht_500wt_1202
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Probably straight from Google.
"Long is the way, and hard, that out of hell leads up to light."
Does anyone really consider buying the Optimus G although there will be a nearly exact copy of the device with the software-support done by Google?
Yes and only because of LTE. My work provides my at&t service so no worries about billing cost.
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Hidden92 said:
Does anyone really consider buying the Optimus G although there will be a nearly exact copy of the device with the software-support done by Google?
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And if we get an unlocked bootloader, then we actually happen to get a better deal.
Roms will provide all the upgrades the Nexus 4 gets (since it's identical hardware after all)
In addition to that it will cost 200$ have LTE AND expandable memory. If the Nexus could manage to have LTE, expandable memory, and still be like 400$ it would be a miracle feet of engineering, they would be selling it at a serious loss, or they would have cut alot of corners and have a really dodgy product.
So.. if we are stuck on a family plan and paying the same rate every month anyway why not get the phone that has more? ESPECIALLY if it gets CyanogenMod anyway?
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And if we get an unlocked bootloader, then we actually happen to get a better deal.
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You think this will happen? It won't. The 4X HD Bootloader is locked, and the G's will be locked as well. And even if a developer will manage to unlock it by himself (which is extremely unlikely) it will take moths till this happens.
Snow_fox said:
Roms will provide all the upgrades the Nexus 4 gets (since it's identical hardware after all)
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ESPECIALLY if it gets CyanogenMod anyway?
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See above
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AND expandable memory
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I haven't followed the news about the G since I heard about the Nexus, but the last information I had is that there will be no SD-slot
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In addition to that it will cost 200$
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Am I misunderstanding something or are you trying to tell me the G will be sold for 200$? This seems impossible to me.
LTE
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That's a point. I didn't thought about it, because in my country there is nearly no LTE available.
200 on contract from att and only att version has a micro sd.
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200 on contract from att and only att version has a micro sd.
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In my country contract based phones normally cost 1€
(Only offer sd to certain people is just retarded ...)
Hidden92 said:
You think this will happen? It won't. The 4X HD Bootloader is locked, and the G's will be locked as well. And even if a developer will manage to unlock it by himself (which is extremely unlikely) it will take moths till this happens.
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It's still an "if" but, I maintain the possibility. I'm not sure how many people jumped on the 4X HD but, XDA has overcome a lot of locked bootloaders in it's time. The only real question is "how many devs are trying?" There was 2,000$ bounty on a Samsung phone not long ago.
I haven't followed the news about the G since I heard about the Nexus, but the last information I had is that there will be no SD-slot
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Sprint version will have 32GB with no external SD card.
At&t comes with 16 gig internal + 16 gig external SD card.
both will probably have more storage than the nexus which will likely be 16GB
Am I misunderstanding something or are you trying to tell me the G will be sold for 200$? This seems impossible to me.
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I'm on a family plan, therefore it will be 200$ to upgrade. If I were to pay for the Nexus device, it will likely be 500$ with less storage and no LTE support.
If I get a Nexus Device with no subsidized price, I have to pay full price and my phone bill is going to cost just as much as if I were to have used my upgrade.
That's a point. I didn't thought about it, because in my country there is nearly no LTE available.
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There is some LTE in my area and I'd like to have it so that as the 2g networks get cut off.. I still have 3G 3.5G and 4G. Instead of just 3G and 3.5G.
I will buy the G if the Nexus 4 doesn't have an LTE variant for Sprint with at least 16 gb. Att pre paid is way too expensive and t mobile has horrible service around here. If that's the case though I'm buying it off contract, just in case LG keeps up their track record of next to no support. I don't want to get stuck with that.
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You think this will happen? It won't. The 4X HD Bootloader is locked, and the G's will be locked as well. And even if a developer will manage to unlock it by himself (which is extremely unlikely) it will take moths till this happens.
See above
I haven't followed the news about the G since I heard about the Nexus, but the last information I had is that there will be no SD-slot
Am I misunderstanding something or are you trying to tell me the G will be sold for 200$? This seems impossible to me.
That's a point. I didn't thought about it, because in my country there is nearly no LTE available.
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The Sprint version may not have an sdcard slot but the att version does. I have it and it's [email protected]#%ing awesome.
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You think this will happen? It won't. The 4X HD Bootloader is locked, and the G's will be locked as well. And even if a developer will manage to unlock it by himself (which is extremely unlikely) it will take moths till this happens.
See above
I haven't followed the news about the G since I heard about the Nexus, but the last information I had is that there will be no SD-slot
Am I misunderstanding something or are you trying to tell me the G will be sold for 200$? This seems impossible to me.
That's a point. I didn't thought about it, because in my country there is nearly no LTE available.
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The G will be 200 on contract
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Just sold my SIII, patiently waiting 3 more days to see brand new Nexus phone. Definitely I'll buy it, using 4s for now
by it!
rtimoff said:
Just sold my SIII, patiently waiting 3 more days to see brand new Nexus phone. Definitely I'll buy it, using 4s for now
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You're gonna have to wait longer the event is canceled.
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You're gonna have to wait longer the event is canceled.
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...yea...because they couldn't possibly change venue or format....
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...yea...because they couldn't possibly change venue or format....
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Yeah but, how many people attend? That's could be a lot of work on short notice. Potentially too much to do in 2 days.
Hidden92 said:
Does anyone really consider buying the Optimus G although there will be a nearly exact copy of the device with the software-support done by Google?
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Well, if they end up releasing a nexus 4 with 32GB+ or a micro SD card slot, I'd buy one the minute it was available. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem likely at this point, and one thing I learned the hard way from my galaxy nexus is that 16GB is just too small for everyday use.
So, if the nexus 4 isn't a viable option, then yes I'll probably buy an Optimus G the moment someone has a reliable means to overcome the bootloader. Then I'll hope and pray that porting the nexus 4 releases to the Optimus G is as easy as we expect.
While LTE would be nice to have and would certainly swing the choice if everything else were equal, it's not enough by itself to override the other concerns mentioned above (mainly storage space and bootloader lock).
Why? I'll tell you why: 32gb, a sleeker design, and the fact that its already out and is essentially equivalent so assuming the bl is unlocked, it can run nexus roms most likely. We may need to merge the kernels first though. If I get the optimus, I can probably take care of that.
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You're gonna have to wait longer the event is canceled.
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Yeah, already saw it
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I was kinda hesitant about the Sprint OptiG because of the locked bootloader. I've had the OptiS for going on two years now and was impressed with the capabilities. I saw that the OptiG has already been rooted, so I have no real concerns now. I can still flush the bloatware and adjust the *.props as needed. True ROM/Kernel development may still be an "in-the-future" thing, but I'm confidant that I'll be able to make the phone work (kinda-sorta) the way I want.
Do we know if the AT&T variant has a locked bootloader?
And lets say it doesn't, Im assuming that it has the same hardware as the Nexus $ (minus the storage) so porting the Nexus 4 roms and future roms should be easy?
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Do we know if the AT&T variant has a locked bootloader?
And lets say it doesn't, Im assuming that it has the same hardware as the Nexus $ (minus the storage) so porting the Nexus 4 roms and future roms should be easy?
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It should be... But it might have different baseband because of different network standarts
Anyone heard anything about availabilty for tmobile or any other carrier for that matter? Ive heard costco would be recieving 64gb stock in but still not seeing anything show up. It always seems to good to be true when they say theyll be offering phones in 32-64gb options than it takes longer than expected if not ever to show up.
Carriers and Samsung need to understand there is huge demand for more internal space as the games and apps on playstore are being allowed to get larger and larger daily. If anything ill settle for the 32gb and buy a 128gb sdxc external but I just wanted to know if anyone has seen anything about this..
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d12unk13astard said:
Anyone heard anything about availabilty for tmobile or any other carrier for that matter? Ive heard costco would be recieving 64gb stock in but still not seeing anything show up. It always seems to good to be true when they say theyll be offering phones in 32-64gb options than it takes longer than expected if not ever to show up.
Carriers and Samsung need to understand there is huge demand for more internal space as the games and apps on playstore are being allowed to get larger and larger daily. If anything ill settle for the 32gb and buy a 128gb sdxc external but I just wanted to know if anyone has seen anything about this..
Sent from my note 2 ya bish!
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As far as Samsung has listed/reported is the SM-9000 as a 64gb option. No others are listed with that capacity.
P.S. How do get the Note 3 to see a 128gb card ?
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As far as Samsung has listed/reported is the SM-9000 as a 64gb option. No others are listed with that capacity.
P.S. How do get the Note 3 to see a 128gb card ?
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Easy, just pop it in and format it. All these newer phones have always been able to use more than advertised sdcard space, they just dont think people need it or know that people do know its possible
The note 2 saw someone having a 256gb sdcard as his main internal storage and 16gb external with the exsdcard2internal mod mattijd created.
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d12unk13astard said:
Easy, just pop it in and format it. All these newer phones have always been able to use more than advertised sdcard space, they just dont think people need it or know that people do know its possible
The note 2 saw someone having a 256gb sdcard as his main internal storage and 16gb external with the exsdcard2internal mod mattijd created.
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Well thank you very much for that insight. Any problems using the larger then advertised cards?
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Well thank you very much for that insight. Any problems using the larger then advertised cards?
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n/p and as long as your buying a class 10/ultra sdxc card theres really (imho) no noticeable decrease in speed, the class 10 are amazingly fast and I have never ran into problems losing data or corruption etc.
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d12unk13astard said:
n/p and as long as your buying a class 10/ultra sdxc card theres really (imho) no noticeable decrease in speed, the class 10 are amazingly fast and I have never ran into problems losing data or corruption etc.
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I will def add this to the FAQj. I'm quite sure people would like to know that.
d12unk13astard said:
Anyone heard anything about availabilty for tmobile or any other carrier for that matter? Ive heard costco would be recieving 64gb stock in but still not seeing anything show up. It always seems to good to be true when they say theyll be offering phones in 32-64gb options than it takes longer than expected if not ever to show up.
Carriers and Samsung need to understand there is huge demand for more internal space as the games and apps on playstore are being allowed to get larger and larger daily. If anything ill settle for the 32gb and buy a 128gb sdxc external but I just wanted to know if anyone has seen anything about this..
Sent from my note 2 ya bish!
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Need to find a corporate store that will order you one. Most of the employees will be clueless on how to do it and possibly even the manager. Might try T-Mobile business over the phone also.
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Need to find a corporate store that will order you one. Most of the employees will be clueless on how to do it and possibly even the manager. Might try T-Mobile business over the phone also.
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Thanks will try that out and ya so true about the employees lol
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After reading this and other 64GB Note 3 threads I've been working with T-Mobile corp. store manager, who has been stringing me along for over a month, promising to get 64GB Note 3 for me. Finally, I told him enough as enough and I made him go all the way up and get on the phone with T-Mobile country wide sales director, who shared the following information:
When Note 3 came out, T-Mobile has ordered some 64GB Note 3s from Samsung, but that order lasted only for 3 weeks, was never fulfilled and eventually got cancelled by T-Mobile, because there was not enough demand for this version. That sales director said he wanted 64GB Note 3 for himself as well, but he doesn't have it either, because T-Mobile never got and never sold any and all those, who claim to have T-Mobile branded Note 3 64GB are lying.
Personally, I've been holding out for 64GB Note 3 until now, which is a long time. Now I'm torn between exploring the possibility of getting international N9005 64GB with unlocked bootloader, and then trying to flash full T-Mobile firmware on it, including modem, in order to restore LTE bands 4 and 17, required for 4G connection in US and the option of waiting for CES 2014, which is only a month away now. CES 2014 is rumored to have new Samsung Galaxy phones revealed.
Can't restore hardware with software.
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Can't restore hardware with software.
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Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 CPU version, which is in LTE Note 3, has worldwide LTE capabilities, supporting all 41 LTE bands worldwide. What determines, which bands are enabled on a specific N9005 model is strictly the firmware. It's all over XDA and other forums, and people have successfully flashed modems from other carriers on previous devices, such as SGS4, in order to enable the required LTE bands...
You telling me we have 41 antennas just for LTE in our phones?
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You telling me we have 41 antennas just for LTE in our phones?
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^ Just the same, flabbergasting question I'm wondering now. I was always under the same impression as you in your last post...
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You telling me we have 41 antennas just for LTE in our phones?
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I'm merely the messenger. You don't need 41 antennas and it's not me, who is telling you this SoC is worldwide LTE capable - it's Qualcomm. Look at the "Modem" spec: http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/800
Worldwide LTE capability of Snapdragon 800 has also been praised at length on popular tech blogs, such as Engadget, BGR & Slashgear and there are several XDA threads, discussing this subject as well.
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After reading this and other 64GB Note 3 threads I've been working with T-Mobile corp. store manager, who has been stringing me along for over a month, promising to get 64GB Note 3 for me. Finally, I told him enough as enough and I made him go all the way up and get on the phone with T-Mobile country wide sales director, who shared the following information:
When Note 3 came out, T-Mobile has ordered some 64GB Note 3s from Samsung, but that order lasted only for 3 weeks, was never fulfilled and eventually got cancelled by T-Mobile, because there was not enough demand for this version. That sales director said he wanted 64GB Note 3 for himself as well, but he doesn't have it either, because T-Mobile never got and never sold any and all those, who claim to have T-Mobile branded Note 3 64GB are lying.
Personally, I've been holding out for 64GB Note 3 until now, which is a long time. Now I'm torn between exploring the possibility of getting international N9005 64GB with unlocked bootloader, and then trying to flash full T-Mobile firmware on it, including modem, in order to restore LTE bands 4 and 17, required for 4G connection in US and the option of waiting for CES 2014, which is only a month away now. CES 2014 is rumored to have new Samsung Galaxy phones revealed.
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I kinda figured that. When I started reading this thread, and people said they have the 64gb Note 3, I didn't see any pictures or screenshots.. Just hearsay.. :
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I'm merely the messenger. You don't need 41 antennas and it's not me, who is telling you this SoC is worldwide LTE capable - it's Qualcomm. Look at the "Modem" spec: http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/800
Worldwide LTE capability of Snapdragon 800 has also been praised at length on popular tech blogs, such as Engadget, BGR & Slashgear and there are several XDA threads, discussing this subject as well.
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Still not buying its as easy as 123. There's more than firmware at hand. Need the hardware too. If it was that easy I am quite sure many of us would've bought the uk version or equivalent just to be rid of carrier bloatware.
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I kinda figured that. When I started reading this thread, and people said they have the 64gb Note 3, I didn't see any pictures or screenshots.. Just hearsay.. :
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Yeah. I tried getting T-Mobile manager to find out for me. He said no dice but I wasn't sure if he fluffing or really tried. Obviously the demand isn't gonna be there if tmobile doesnt order the damn 64gb versions. **** how long have we been *****ing about not enough storage and the carriers still dont come through. T-Mobile is under no incentive to force their name since they offer the best value of unlimited data and have no incentive to force us to bottleneck their network to use cloud services. I think an email to john legere is needed. Or a few.
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@rbiter said:
Still not buying its as easy as 123. There's more than firmware at hand. Need the hardware too. If it was that easy I am quite sure many of us would've bought the uk version or equivalent just to be rid of carrier bloatware.
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Yeah. I tried getting T-Mobile manager to find out for me. He said no dice but I wasn't sure if he fluffing or really tried. Obviously the demand isn't gonna be there if tmobile doesnt order the damn 64gb versions. **** how long have we been *****ing about not enough storage and the carriers still dont come through. T-Mobile is under no incentive to force their name since they offer the best value of unlimited data and have no incentive to force us to bottleneck their network to use cloud services. I think an email to john legere is needed. Or a few.
sent from my sm-9005.
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No one says it's easy...Each carrier specific OS rom has to have specific drivers and configuration, designed to work with one very specific modem's firmware that has certain LTE, GSM/CDMA/Edge etc' frequencies enabled. If you use a rom from one carrier, and flash modem from another carrier, which unlocks LTE bands you need - you are bound to have issues...People, who flashed & used cross carrier modems on SGS4 have had major power drain issues. That is why I said in my original post if I go to that route - I'm gonna flash the whole T-Mobile firmware, including the OS and everything else, not just the modem
Cross carrier? Let me know when the cross countries works.
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Cross carrier? Let me know when the cross countries works.
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"cross carrier" in no way implies carrier from the same country...Cross carrier could be Vodafone, O2, Orange, Verizon, T-Mobile US, etc
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Yeah. I tried getting T-Mobile manager to find out for me. He said no dice but I wasn't sure if he fluffing or really tried. Obviously the demand isn't gonna be there if tmobile doesnt order the damn 64gb versions. **** how long have we been *****ing about not enough storage and the carriers still dont come through. T-Mobile is under no incentive to force their name since they offer the best value of unlimited data and have no incentive to force us to bottleneck their network to use cloud services. I think an email to john legere is needed. Or a few.
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To tell the truth, I returned a 16gb S4 to Tmobile, because ATT and Verizon were offering the 32gb version. I waited several months, and Tmobile NEVER got the 32gb S4.. What is with these people? They could at least stock a small quanity of the larger versions.. I am sure the demand is there. I would have opted for the 64gb Note 3, if it was offered..