Went in to complain about Verizon handling this launch like a bunch of idiots and the guy offered to let me "rent" a Rezound. I said, well that would be great except I don't want to pay $35 for a restocking fee. He said no problem, we'll waive it.
Suffice to say, I have a Rent-a-Rezound for a week until the Nexus comes out. Glad to finally be off AT&T! Already noticed the better network on the drive home lol
I switched from T-mobile. Definitely better service! I have a Rent-a-RAZR.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA App
I hope millions of people (well, thousands) "rent" devices under the extended exchange process.
And I hope it costs Verizon a lot of money.
Better get the double data now, rent a device now, and take advantage of the Jan 5, 2012 exchange timeframe.
Worth the $35 "punishment" fee, IMO.
hotleadsingerguy said:
Went in to complain about Verizon handling this launch like a bunch of idiots and the guy offered to let me "rent" a Rezound. I said, well that would be great except I don't want to pay $35 for a restocking fee. He said no problem, we'll waive it.
Suffice to say, I have a Rent-a-Rezound for a week until the Nexus comes out. Glad to finally be off AT&T! Already noticed the better network on the drive home lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hope you don't miss that Rezound when you get the Nexus....
I've had my REZOUND for 2 weeks, I'm seriously considering keeping it. Factory extended battery, gps actually works, etc. The root is almost ready for it, any reason I shouldn't keep it? Hated my Droid Charge. Can't think the nexus is built any better...
Sent from my A100 using XDA Premium App
Official updates and support first. Flashing roms is fine and all but I enjoy having pure stock, straight from Google software. You're guaranteed that this phone will get updates.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA App
reverendbill said:
I've had my REZOUND for 2 weeks, I'm seriously considering keeping it. Factory extended battery, gps actually works, etc. The root is almost ready for it, any reason I shouldn't keep it? Hated my Droid Charge. Can't think the nexus is built any better...
Sent from my A100 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I looked at the rezound side by side to my Nexus, and to me, the screen was much brighter and sharper. The Nexus has a kind of washed out grain background behind text, where the rezound was pure solid white, much brighter in low light. The rezound has a much better camera as well.
---------- Post added at 07:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:25 PM ----------
kangxi said:
Official updates and support first. Flashing roms is fine and all but I enjoy having pure stock, straight from Google software. You're guaranteed that this phone will get updates.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well let's hope they get an update out soon to fix the low volume, slow screen rotation, browser field text input, MTP failure.... Yeah, we can use the updates..
I got a temporary Rezound waiting for the GN too. (I had a GS2 and T-Mo.) All I can say is there's no way I'm trading away the Rezound!
It's a monster even with Red bloat. When root comes, & ICS, even better. I'm keeping the Rezound.
randypurcz said:
I looked at the rezound side by side to my Nexus, and to me, the screen was much brighter and sharper. The Nexus has a kind of washed out grain background behind text, where the rezound was pure solid white, much brighter in low light. The rezound has a much better camera as well.
---------- Post added at 07:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:25 PM ----------
Well let's hope they get an update out soon to fix the low volume, slow screen rotation, browser field text input, MTP failure.... Yeah, we can use the updates..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Verizon Galaxy Nexus is already on 4.1. You know what all is included in that update? Didn't think so.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA App
kangxi said:
The Verizon Galaxy Nexus is already on 4.1. You know what all is included in that update? Didn't think so.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pretty sure it is on 4.0.2. The 4.1 is supposed to be still in testing and could be several months.
Sent from my ADR6400L using xda premium
I am also renting a rezound decent hardware but sense sucks my rooted Charge is twice the phone. Just give me my nexus already.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using xda premium
hellcatrydr said:
I got a temporary Rezound waiting for the GN too. (I had a GS2 and T-Mo.) All I can say is there's no way I'm trading away the Rezound!
It's a monster even with Red bloat. When root comes, & ICS, even better. I'm keeping the Rezound.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why? It's fat no 4.6 screen. no ICS, 1600mah battery.....???? Once it gets ICS many months from now.... won't you want the 1800mah?? Besides HTC hasn't had any "ICS" devices yet so you never know when or what you'd get. For a $300 device??
randypurcz said:
I looked at the rezound side by side to my Nexus, and to me, the screen was much brighter and sharper. The Nexus has a kind of washed out grain background behind text, where the rezound was pure solid white, much brighter in low light. The rezound has a much better camera as well.
You will never convince me that HTC makes a better screen than Samsung. Hell, the reason the incredible had a good screen when it first came out was because it was made by Samsung.
Sent from my ADR6400L using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
adamd1169 said:
randypurcz said:
I looked at the rezound side by side to my Nexus, and to me, the screen was much brighter and sharper. The Nexus has a kind of washed out grain background behind text, where the rezound was pure solid white, much brighter in low light. The rezound has a much better camera as well.
You will never convince me that HTC makes a better screen than Samsung. Hell, the reason the incredible had a good screen when it first came out was because it was made by Samsung.
Sent from my ADR6400L using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not about convincing anybody really. I don't look at the spec sheet and say this one has to be better because of this number. I call em as I see em.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
adamd1169 said:
randypurcz said:
I looked at the rezound side by side to my Nexus, and to me, the screen was much brighter and sharper. The Nexus has a kind of washed out grain background behind text, where the rezound was pure solid white, much brighter in low light. The rezound has a much better camera as well.
You will never convince me that HTC makes a better screen than Samsung. Hell, the reason the incredible had a good screen when it first came out was because it was made by Samsung.
Sent from my ADR6400L using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unless you are viewing a white (linen) background on SAMOLED.
ZING!
The Rezound, as hard as it is to admit, is a better screen. Higher pixel density than the iPhone 4S. It's the only one that would beat Samsung's offerings, IMO.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They have 4.1.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using xda premium
randypurcz said:
I looked at the rezound side by side to my Nexus, and to me, the screen was much brighter and sharper. The Nexus has a kind of washed out grain background behind text, where the rezound was pure solid white, much brighter in low light. The rezound has a much better camera as well.
---------- Post added at 07:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:25 PM ----------
Well let's hope they get an update out soon to fix the low volume, slow screen rotation, browser field text input, MTP failure.... Yeah, we can use the updates..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Slow screen rotation is intentional.
ericshmerick said:
Better get the double data now, rent a device now, and take advantage of the Jan 5, 2012 exchange timeframe.
Worth the $35 "punishment" fee, IMO.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's exactly why I was fine doing this. No $35 restocking fee because I talked the manager into it (and got it in writing), and able to make *absolutely* sure that I get the double-data bonus. 4GB for $30 isn't bad at all!
randypurcz said:
Hope you don't miss that Rezound when you get the Nexus....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol played with the Nexus for 10 minutes and have had this Rezound about 4 hours. I like the Rezound, but the Nexus is *far* better. Smoother, more pure experience (which is huge for those of us that don't like Sense, TouchWiz, and MotoBlur), and better-looking device. I'll say this, I really like the weight and size of the Rezound. It's thicker and heavier, but feels better in the hand. Might pick up the extended battery for the Nexus just to get a bit bigger phone experience.
randypurcz said:
I looked at the rezound side by side to my Nexus, and to me, the screen was much brighter and sharper. The Nexus has a kind of washed out grain background behind text, where the rezound was pure solid white, much brighter in low light. The rezound has a much better camera as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'd have to disagree with you on this one. Guessing you had the brightness down on the Galaxy. The screen on the Nexus looks far better, in my opinion. It *does* have the "auto adjust colors" option enabled (and un-modifiable) from the factory, but even with that option it still looks better.
joshnichols189 said:
Slow screen rotation is intentional.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And I actually like this, as well. The Rezound twists and turns immediately...which is kind of annoying when I'm just moving the phone around and the sensor thinks I'm turning it over. It's not like I flip the phone around all the time, but when moving it around in my hand (getting a better grip), it *does* move.
Either way, I loved messing with the Nexus for those 10 minutes. It's a *GREAT* feeling device. Didn't have any problems with it, and that included browsing the web, messing with about 20 different apps, and looking at pictures/videos. I forgot about the no-flash thing for now until I tried loading a speed test, but it's easily gotten around. Adobe should have an update ready in the next few weeks, anyway.
reverendbill said:
I've had my REZOUND for 2 weeks, I'm seriously considering keeping it. Factory extended battery, gps actually works, etc. The root is almost ready for it, any reason I shouldn't keep it? Hated my Droid Charge. Can't think the nexus is built any better...
Sent from my A100 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well the Rezound is technically a better phone then the Nexus and once it gets ICS also its really going to outperform the Nexus.
I pretty much just want the Nexus because it has the biggest screen.
Related
I received mine in the mail yesterday and wanted to give my mini review.
I currently have or had:
G1
G2
G2x
Sensation
Hercules
The reason I mention this is because this phone is not much nicer then the G2, G2x or the sensation but this phone is still solid.
I paid the outright price and coming from these phones I just cant see the difference for me to spend $560. This is just based on the feature and feel of the phone vs what I already own. If you were coming from a old phone by all means this is slightly better then the rest I mentioned but not $560 better.
Pros:
No pentile
No screen door effect (spaced pixels)
No Yellow Tint
No over colored greens and oranges
Fast web browser alive, I mean WOW! Flash sites run very well
NFC
Decent processor
Fastest download speed from Tmobile device yet
Very light
Nice feel in hand
Cons:
Defective screen (I had the pixelated, washed out /brushed steel stripes) the artifacts stay in the same place and is noticeable when I pull down the notification bar.
DPI is way to HIGH for such a resolution - Not bad but should be a option
Stutters 10% of the time
Car audio does not have the Voodoo punch from stock, not sure about later development or if a compatible chip is in there.
This phone did not blow me away but will offer it to my girlfriend over the sensation for the only reason being the GPS is terrible int he sensation and we use the navigation a lot and wanted to smash the sensation many times.
This phone is very close to being sent back but even if keeping this is being exchanged for a different screen.
Does any that bought from Tmobile have a perfect/good screen? If so please post pics.
1wayjonny said:
Does any that bought from Tmobile have a perfect/good screen? If so please post pics.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a good screen but have no way to post a pic at work Maybe when I get home tonight
1wayjonny said:
Cons:
Defective screen (I had the pixelated, washed out /brushed steel stripes) the artifacts stay in the same place and is noticeable when I pull down the notification bar.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This seems to be a pretty common, but then again we typically only hear from people who have this issue. I'm planning on heading back to the T-mobile store and compare my unit to their display models. Hopefully there will be a difference and convince an exchange.
dksxmks said:
This seems to be a pretty common, but then again we typically only hear from people who have this issue. I'm planning on heading back to the T-mobile store and compare my unit to their display models. Hopefully there will be a difference and convince an exchange.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you think it's a qc issue? Or is it a hardware (LCD or another issue that they all will have?) flaw?
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
jburnette87 said:
Do you think it's a qc issue? Or is it a hardware (LCD or another issue that they all will have?) flaw?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is my first Super AMOLED device so I'm not sure what to expect. I came from MyTouch4G before this and an SE x10i before that, and both fo them had LCD's iirc.
My friend has a Sprint GS2 and I got to compare them side by side. I noticed it's much less apparent on the Sprint one (Had to get up really close and carefully stare at it) so you almost cant tell, and when the brightness is up to about 30% it's just gone completely.
I tried to show him the lines I was talking about but he couldn't see them at all, and ended up calling me insane. So it's also the eye of the beholder.. so to speak. I don't have much evidence to go on other than what I'm seeing, and am fairly convinced it's hardware issue. I remember the MT4G had 2 different batch of screens where the viewing angles and vibrance was substantially different. This might be the same case, though I would expect more from "Super AMOLED Plus".
jburnette87 said:
Do you think it's a qc issue? Or is it a hardware (LCD or another issue that they all will have?) flaw?
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Based on the pictures someone posted, I find it unnerving that it's only one the right side of the screen.
It's almost as though it's hardware related in the sense that it has something to do with whatever is right beneath that part of the screen. Could it be heat related? The CPU being there? etc.
I don't remember seeing this on European GS2 when I played with it.
This is why even if the prime wasn't coming, I'd be hesitant to pick up the GS2 as the screen itself is a new line of manufacturing....and I'd rather let the first adopters deal with the imperfections while they work the kinks out in their manufacturing process.
I'm on my second SGS2 in two days. The first one was bad. Very bad. Defective screen: grey stripes, washed out colors. Extreme stuttering. Ok. Recieved my second one 3 hours ago. Great screen. Practically no stuttering.... until the first hard reboot. Bam! As bad as the first one except the screen. Laggy, choppy. Impossible to enjoy. Wtf????
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
I've noticed stuttering with the screen animations on. Once I turned them off, no problems. I've got the grey stripes, as well. If I keep my brightness around 50%, more or less, I don't really notice them. Debating on whether an exchange is in order.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Even The Almighty Launcher Pro really sucks on this phone. I'm returning it. It's not worth it.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
I'm not having any issues with my phone that have been mentioned in this thread. Mine is working perfect fine.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk
webisweb said:
Even The Almighty Launcher Pro really sucks on this phone. I'm returning it. It's not worth it.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just to be fair
Launcher Pro hasn't been performing well since Nexus S came out, and all the newer devices that came after it, like the original SGS2.
many other launchers are working way better/faster than Launcher Pro now
in other words Launcher Pro is kinda old school now, it needs to adapt to the new devices
Go Launcher EX. Same thing. Jumpy/choppy/laggy.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
AllGamer said:
just to be fair
Launcher Pro hasn't been performing well since Nexus S came out, and all the newer devices that came after it, like the original SGS2.
many other launchers are working way better/faster than Launcher Pro now
in other words Launcher Pro is kinda old school now, it needs to adapt to the new devices
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Launcher pro runs like crap on every phone.
That launcher has and will be the worst launcher I've ever tried to date. My gs2 flies with the stock launcher and launcher 7. I haven't tried adw as I kinda like touch wiz.
Jorge18 said:
I'm not having any issues with my phone that have been mentioned in this thread. Mine is working perfect fine.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you do something for us, plz? Can you hard reboot your phone (VolUp+Power)? I'd like to know if the phone will stay the same - stutter free.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
Working perfectly fine over here. Had a tiny bit of thr brushed steel issue, but turned up brightness and it went away. Other than that, he phone is blowing me away.
Sent from my T-Mobile Galaxy S II using XDA Premium app
I posted this in the other vertical lines thread, but I'll post it here as well:
dksxmks said:
I just came back from the T-mobile store and I'm happy to say that the exchanged device is much better in terms of the vertical lines. I'm fairly convinced that it's the nature of these AMOLED displays, only some seem to be worse than others. My old device was at ~40% brightness and it's still pretty clearly visible. Now with this new one, I can go down to ~20% without even noticing it unless I reeeeaaaally stare into it.
Make sure you test it beforehand though. I checked 2 of their display models and they both had that problem. I lucked out with the new one they handed me at random.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I really wish someone could post and show the lines you guys are seeing. I dont' see this on my screen at all. The little stuttering is very very little and I only see it slightly when pinch zooming on the homescreen. The HTC phones do the same exact thing. Nothing I would return over.
Jjday7 said:
I really wish someone could post and show the lines you guys are seeing. I dont' see this on my screen at all. The little stuttering is very very little and I only see it slightly when pinch zooming on the homescreen. The HTC phones do the same exact thing. Nothing I would return over.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The thread is called "Vertical lines on screen." Someone posted pics of the issue.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
scmurphy13 said:
The thread is called "Vertical lines on screen." Someone posted pics of the issue.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok thanks. I see it now and I will have to look at my phone closer to see if I have the problem. I hope not.
ive had no probs but no phone is 100% perfect
Coming from a HTC Sensation here.. Was a bit worried with some of the initial previews and complaints, but damn I'm happy with my GN!
Major pros from my perspective:
- Absolutely stunning screen.
- ICS is the bomb. No need for a Sense-like skin to get a fantastic user experience.
- Pleased with battery life (ALOT better than my sensation)
- Software buttons IMHO are perfect. Not wasting space for HW buttons with basically less functionality. Have to admit tho that when I bad flash the framework I'm a bit crippled but this is a minor disadvantage imo.
- Awesome development already! Even tho ICS is in early release status.
- No crappy/broken & late sourcecode releases
Just a small cry of happiness. Nothing major in this topic. :d
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Oh. And the camera produces brilliant pictures for a phone. With lightning quick focus & zero shutter lag.
Oh 2. Its fast as hell. Haven't seen any other phone other than an iPhone being this smooth.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
lamecake said:
Oh. And the camera produces brilliant pictures for a phone. With lightning quick focus & zero shutter lag.
Oh 2. Its fast as hell. Haven't seen any other phone other than an iPhone being this smooth.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
welcome to the crew
Are you going to do the happy nerd dance?
zetsumeikuro said:
Are you going to do the happy nerd dance?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Already done! :d
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
lamecake said:
Oh. And the camera produces brilliant pictures for a phone. With lightning quick focus & zero shutter lag.
Oh 2. Its fast as hell. Haven't seen any other phone other than an iPhone being this smooth.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A faster smoother phone is a Galaxy Nexus with 4.0.3 <3
zetsumeikuro said:
Are you going to do the happy nerd dance?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Man when I got this phone I ran around my house screaming and yelling. Canceled all my appointments and conquered the couch.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Yeah, I got mine yesterday and it has been great. Light years faster than my old x10 and pretty stable considering that it is new software. Looking forward to see how ics will evolve.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
Add me to the list of happy customers.
ChongoDroid said:
Man when I got this phone I ran around my house screaming and yelling. Canceled all my appointments and conquered the couch.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha that's awesome!
lamecake said:
Already done! :d
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sweet!
I'm very happy with my GNex as well. Coming from a fascinate it's like having my phone but more solidly built, with 4G, and full google support. I'm really pretty impressed that verizion got 4G out here to my little town and got this phone for us. I'm way more impressed with all the good devs out there that are working on this phone.
I know it's going to be a run ride!
I just wanna say that I'm extremely pleased with my Verizon branded galaxy nexus, I know the battery life is crap, I know the launch was all screwed up, I know it has those vertical lines that everyone seems to Really notice, I know it has a two dollar plastic backing that They feels cheap, I see that it doesn't say Google on the back but verizon 4g lte, I realize that my update my come a week or two later after verizon approves it, I see that the camera is five megs and not eight like everyone else..... Tell me something I don't know.
I love this Phone. Best thus far. Its a benchmark device. No phone that I've seen has these very responsive buttons on the bottom. Love em!! Hey, they just work. Ain't that what they say about their product? Screen makes you wanna google something, don't it? Mostly everything is integrated into the software design of the phone. I understand the problems we are experiencing but cmon, no device is without this or that. Besides it will be fixed very shortly. Patience!! Best phone out. Benchmark Android.!!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
I couldn't be happier with this phone. I don't see any vertical banding,the phone is very snappy and responsive (then again I had an OG droid and a droid eris). The only issue I have yet to have is maybe not so great LTE connectivity, but the guy at Verizon told me it wasn't too great in this area yet and should leave it in CDMA mode unless I am near philly. When I did get a 4g signal it was great, but not a full signal. I got downloads of 18mbps, 13 mbps, 10mbps and the lowest being 6mbps in no order and at different times and places. The camera take AMAZING pictures outside and with great light, however it becomes slow(blurry) and grainy in low light (this makes sense). The first brand new phone I bought was the first Storm blackberry that actually served me well until it killed itself. What I liked about the storm, or blackberries in general, is how the received email. Neither of my droids did this so well, I would get old mail notifications, it would double up on mail, and mail would come in late to the phone even if I had it to receive every 15mins or less. This phone, however, is great! I receive everything promptly.
In addition, I just got the extended battery... I know its not a lot but it helps. Also, as reported by other users, it makes the phone much nicer to feel in your hand. The added weight and curvature of the backing makes it fit really nice. Since I use the phone quite a bit, i was hoping the battery will help it last through the day (I am not expecting this phone to last me days) but so far it has been much better than my OG droid has been to me. The large screen may eat battery but its hard not to look at .
I am glad many other people seem to like it after listening to a lot of complaints that seem to be largely unfounded anecdotal evidence or from bloated demo phones in stores that probably have had 10 programs open all day at once. (I will agree though that the phone can get hot, but I don't think to the point that I couldn't hold it anymore... just sweaty palms.)
PSS: also, lag??? what lag?
I'm happy as well. However, I came from an OG Droid and almost anything is a step up from that.
I did mess with the Samsung Galaxy S II, Droid RAZR, and a few other high end phones, but the feel of the Galaxy Nexus takes the cake in my opinion.
lamecake said:
Coming from a HTC Sensation here.. Was a bit worried with some of the initial previews and complaints, but damn I'm happy with my GN!
Major pros from my perspective:
- Absolutely stunning screen.
- ICS is the bomb. No need for a Sense-like skin to get a fantastic user experience.
- Pleased with battery life (ALOT better than my sensation)
- Software buttons IMHO are perfect. Not wasting space for HW buttons with basically less functionality. Have to admit tho that when I bad flash the framework I'm a bit crippled but this is a minor disadvantage imo.
- Awesome development already! Even tho ICS is in early release status.
- No crappy/broken & late sourcecode releases
Just a small cry of happiness. Nothing major in this topic. :d
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
really love your review. Hope I will be as happy with mine. I am coming from the D1, and I loved it a lot, rooted with GB. I got my GN yesterday, but waiting until Christmas to open it. Gift from the wife, and have to keep her happy. I am making her wait to open her new White, 64gig 3g iPad2
Question: have you got any updates yet? Have read of several problems, one being a bug in the signal strength, and something about the rocker volume.
How is your reception so far. I know that depends on a lot and if you even have 4g. I live in the Washington DC area, so pretty good 4g here. I will report back when I have spend time with my GN. Can't wait!!!
BTW, Verizon has pretty good reviews there. Thanks for sharing, and glad you love yours Thanks!
Add me to the pile of happy customers. I can't seem to put it down and that is what's killing my battery. If I use it under normal circumstances, I expect it will last long enough. I ordered a secondary battery to carry with me for a quick swap.
ICS is very refined in comparison to previous releases. Only feature I miss from HTC Sense is the ability to merge contacts from multiple places (Corporate Email, Facebook, Twitter) into one entry per person. Google Wallet rocks, if only it supported my credit cards.
Viva GNex!
---------- Post added at 12:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:44 PM ----------
melp57 said:
Question: have you got any updates yet? Have read of several problems, one being a bug in the signal strength, and something about the rocker volume.
How is your reception so far. I know that depends on a lot and if you even have 4g. I live in the Washington DC area, so pretty good 4g here. I will report back when I have spend time with my GN. Can't wait!!!
BTW, Verizon has pretty good reviews there. Thanks for sharing, and glad you love yours Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For understanding the Signal Strength I recommend Anandtech's Investigation as a starting point. That being said, I have no complaints about signal strength but I did have an issue with the phone not routing data. It occurred on both Wifi and 4G. Had to reboot the phone to fix it. It showed a signal during the problem.
iGotTheRuns said:
I'm happy as well. However, I came from an OG Droid and almost anything is a step up from that.
I did mess with the Samsung Galaxy S II, Droid RAZR, and a few other high end phones, but the feel of the Galaxy Nexus takes the cake in my opinion.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was also looking at the Droid RAZR but got the GN instead. glad I did
I'm also extremely happy with my Nexus. Came from a Droid Charge(actually a rent-a-Rezound),and this phone feels like it's in a league of its own. It's super smooth, has an amazing development community, amazing screen, and an amazing OS. Did I mention it's amazing?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
zetsumeikuro said:
Are you going to do the happy nerd dance?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm going to do the dance. Very pleased with this phone as well. I mean really happy. The experience I’ve had with it so far is nothing less than brilliant. I sold my bionic to get this baby and i was a little apprehensive initially because I’ve been a Motorola user for so long....
But long last I can use my device and really use my device.
P-bot said:
I know it's going to be a run ride!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Talk to scooby doo much?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is amazing, but for those already coming from Android(like myself) it wont totally blow you away.
HD Super AMOLED is beautiful...but again...if you are already coming from AMOLED, it wont blow you away even if it is a higher resolution.
Dont ask me about internals, because I honestly dont know much about comparing one dual core from the other or one GPU from the other.
Building materials(plastic) are crap, but on the contrary, the phone still feels nice in the hand. Many complain about it being too big, but I dont feel that it is...and I even have small hands.
The screen on my first Galaxy Nexus(I had to get a replacement because of signal issues) scratched really easily, so buy a tough screen protector...Im going to get ghost armor in the next couple of days.
Software buttons at the bottom are nice, but for some reason my multitasking button lags.
Call quality thus far on my replacement has been good.
SMS/MMS/keyboard are great, however, today I discovered something new since its Christmas. I wanted to send a Merry Christmas SMS to all of my contacts, but stock ICS doesnt have the ability to select multiple people...all you can do is type in their name.
Lastly, the camera....well...it sucks, but the software is fun to play with.
Oh wait...battery life....to me it doesnt suck that bad for a smart phone, I used to have the Droid Incredible and the Droid Incredible 2...I would go from having a full charge at 745am and I would get home from school at 3pm and charge it...and it is exactly the same for my Nexus
Final thoughts:
The whole reason I bought the phone is because of Ice Cream Sandwich and the thought of consistent updates. Coming from someone who used to be extremely partial to HTC Sense, I can assure you that ICS is finally ready to be used without a skin...in fact that is why I left Sense, I love what it was, but I hate what it is/becoming...to me HTC is the Apple of Android OEMS. As far as other skins go, I see a potential future for TouchWiz for those that dont want the Galaxy Nexus. And Motorola, Ive never liked MotoBlur.
All in all, I am happy with my purchase and would recommend it to a friend, if they can cope with having a terrible camera. Just think of pure Android and updates straight from Google...you dont have to wait 6 months to get the next version of Android.
Camera does'nt suck if you know how to use it.. press and hold on the shutter button to let it focus, release to snap the pic.. after you have focust you can snap fast shots.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
schwartzman93 said:
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is amazing, but for those already coming from Android(like myself) it wont totally blow you away.
HD Super AMOLED is beautiful...but again...if you are already coming from AMOLED, it wont blow you away even if it is a higher resolution.
Dont ask me about internals, because I honestly dont know much about comparing one dual core from the other or one GPU from the other.
Building materials(plastic) are crap, but on the contrary, the phone still feels nice in the hand. Many complain about it being too big, but I dont feel that it is...and I even have small hands.
The screen on my first Galaxy Nexus(I had to get a replacement because of signal issues) scratched really easily, so buy a tough screen protector...Im going to get ghost armor in the next couple of days.
Software buttons at the bottom are nice, but for some reason my multitasking button lags.
Call quality thus far on my replacement has been good.
SMS/MMS/keyboard are great, however, today I discovered something new since its Christmas. I wanted to send a Merry Christmas SMS to all of my contacts, but stock ICS doesnt have the ability to select multiple people...all you can do is type in their name.
Lastly, the camera....well...it sucks, but the software is fun to play with.
Oh wait...battery life....to me it doesnt suck that bad for a smart phone, I used to have the Droid Incredible and the Droid Incredible 2...I would go from having a full charge at 745am and I would get home from school at 3pm and charge it...and it is exactly the same for my Nexus
Final thoughts:
The whole reason I bought the phone is because of Ice Cream Sandwich and the thought of consistent updates. Coming from someone who used to be extremely partial to HTC Sense, I can assure you that ICS is finally ready to be used without a skin...in fact that is why I left Sense, I love what it was, but I hate what it is/becoming...to me HTC is the Apple of Android OEMS. As far as other skins go, I see a potential future for TouchWiz for those that dont want the Galaxy Nexus. And Motorola, Ive never liked MotoBlur.
All in all, I am happy with my purchase and would recommend it to a friend, if they can cope with having a terrible camera. Just think of pure Android and updates straight from Google...you dont have to wait 6 months to get the next version of Android.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
the camera is way better than motorola cameras
its not bad if you know how to use it
I'm not bothered by the plastic build quality at all. IMHO SE's android phone line feel way more plasticky in my hand than any samsung phone
I don't quite understand the build quality part, because, when I first held this phone in my hand I was shocked, really.
That's something no iPhone or Sensation, or any other phone could do, this one beat them all, and did it with more durable materials.
I'm a bit worried about screen scratches. I got my Nexus a few days ago and I treated it like a baby. I hate screen protectors, so is it really easily scratchable? Any more insights on this?
pedmond said:
I'm a bit worried about screen scratches. I got my Nexus a few days ago and I treated it like a baby. I hate screen protectors, so is it really easily scratchable? Any more insights on this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
from various forum posts; it seems that the glass is quite soft on the GNexus
I have this random cheapo protector on mine; I'm awaiting for my "better skins ever" skin protector
To everyone telling me that the camera doesn't suck...this is my personal review .yes I absolutely know how to use it right... but but my issue is that the pictures are better on my 2 year old Droid Incredible than they are on the Galaxy Nexus.
And yes, the screen is very brittle... I never dropped my first galaxy nexus and somehow I ended up with a a deep scratch on it... I'm still trying to figure out how I got it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
schwartzman93 said:
I'm still trying to figure out how I got it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Perhaps a grain of sand or 2...
schwartzman93 said:
To everyone telling me that the camera doesn't suck...this is my personal review .yes I absolutely know how to use it right... but but my issue is that the pictures are better on my 2 year old Droid Incredible than they are on the Galaxy Nexus.
And yes, the screen is very brittle... I never dropped my first galaxy nexus and somehow I ended up with a a deep scratch on it... I'm still trying to figure out how I got it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Change or keys
Sent by me, for me and i love you
schwartzman93 said:
To everyone telling me that the camera doesn't suck...this is my personal review .yes I absolutely know how to use it right... but but my issue is that the pictures are better on my 2 year old Droid Incredible than they are on the Galaxy Nexus.
And yes, the screen is very brittle... I never dropped my first galaxy nexus and somehow I ended up with a a deep scratch on it... I'm still trying to figure out how I got it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree with you it's not the best phone camera! My X10 still takes better shots in good light but the camera on GN does'nt suck, i'm totally satisfied with it, it's fast it takes good shots. My personal favorite setting atm is the partymode. Seems to produce most accuracy in sharpness and all the other benefits of this phone makes up for where more dedicated cameraphones lack. Ofcourse you are more then allowed to have your oppinion on any aspect of your phone, I will still defend the parts I disagree with
Edit: I changed my mind on camera setting might have just been lucky playing around with it a moment ago.. i was really waving it around in my livingroom and got great sharpness pic after pic but 2min ago it was the opposite.. still though, it IS capable! Cheers
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Tjotte said:
Camera does'nt suck if you know how to use it.. press and hold on the shutter button to let it focus, release to snap the pic.. after you have focust you can snap fast shots.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Everybody should put this in there sigs so Noobs can learn something!
To everyone saying the camera sucks!!! Quit blaming the damn phone because you dont know how to use it lmao!!!
like I said, I know how to use the camera...but the fact that its not as good as my two year old droid incredible leads me to say it sucks
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
How did you go about getting a replacement for your Nexus with signal strength? Mine signal is horrible and I think I might do the same. Do you just bring it in to the Verizon store or are there extra procedures/fees?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
NintendoSpy said:
How did you go about getting a replacement for your Nexus with signal strength? Mine signal is horrible and I think I might do the same. Do you just bring it in to the Verizon store or are there extra procedures/fees?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought it from Best Buy and told them it had horrible signal and the battery overheated...and they exchanged it with no problem.
I would think it would be the same from the Verizon store too...and there shouldnt be extra fees unless you are exchanging it for a different phone such as the Droid RAZR
Geez google. Thanks. A lot. No, really.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
@rbiter said:
Geez google. Thanks. A lot. No, really.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Got a link to the source you've read?
http://m.intomobile.com/2012/01/30/...cs-processor/?maneref=http://news.google.com/
I'll believe it when I see it but I can see the riots already.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
yes.. that would piss me off.
Like the Article says. This industry is moving so fast forward that every week there will be handsets with better hardware out, so we don't have any reason to be "mad" on Google/Samsung for improving the phones.
The same thing happened to my first android, the HTC Magic. It later came out a improved version (MyTouch3G), and for my second handset the SGS (Samsung Galaxy S Plus).
Technology is a ugly ***** that seems to be on your side for one week, then bite you in the ass the next week.
Just my 2 cents on the matter.
It is kind of annoying, you pay 'X' amount for a phone, or upgrade for a price and then so-and-so gets more RAM (T-MOUS, HD2) or more storage in the case of the Nexus Prime.
I think the only time it's worked in reverse, that I know of, was the early HTC Desires had AMOLED screens and latter versions had LCD.
I can see why people go for iPhones, at least they are only moving the goal posts once a year!
Only thing that would bother me is if they use displays and radios that don't have all these issues.
Yeah I would love the faster cpu and graphics, but having a display and radio that works is #1 priority.
My guess if true is new model coming out for sprint, I don't think that coming out until June so sounds about right by then ours would have been 7 months old.
tannor said:
Yeah I would love the faster cpu and graphics, but having a display and radio that works is #1 priority.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What's wrong with your display and radio?
Kalavere said:
What's wrong with your display and radio?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well my radio personally seems to be fine, only going by what i see in tons of other threads.
My display sucks...I have hade 4 nexus, each one has a different display issues, so even though I keep exchanging, I keep getting one with a different issue.
First one was vertical bands, second all this purple all over, third purple greys and blue tint, and finally my last one is perfect except a line down the middle of my screen on any sort of grey/white background
tannor said:
First one was vertical bands, second all this purple all over, third purple greys and blue tint, and finally my last one is perfect except a line down the middle of my screen on any sort of grey/white background
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've only recently come across people with screen issues. Aside from white backgrounds looking a little like linen when using very low screen brightness, not that the linen-type pattern bothers me at all. I've been pretty impressed with the SAMOLED HD screens.
I've avoided Samsung phones for a long time as I didn't like the look or build quality of past devices, but so far so good for me...
*touches wood*
This won't happen because the whole point of a Nexus phone is to have a stable platform for each new OS. This having a new SoC, and this long after the official Nexus release means it's probably a false rumour. 99% false I would say. All Nexus phones so far have ALL been on 1 standard SoC, just how Google wants it to be.
BUT, if they DO release such a phone, the original Galaxy Nexus owners would be so royally pissed~
ArmedandDangerous said:
This won't happen because the whole point of a Nexus phone is to have a stable platform for each new OS. This having a new SoC, and this long after the official Nexus release means it's probably a false rumour. 99% false I would say. All Nexus phones so far have ALL been on 1 standard SoC, just how Google wants it to be.
BUT, if they DO release such a phone, the original Galaxy Nexus owners would be so royally pissed~
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the most sensible comment I've seen yet regarding this stupid rumor. If Google and Samsung released a Sprint Galaxy Nexus with a different SoC, they'd have to maintain two different sets of updates.
This is just some joker who fooled nenamark by using a build.prop hack.
Maybe not a joke,but a tester who needed a working market fingerprint for 4.0.3. For all we know, its a tablet.
This would almost be like taking the Nexus line and making it a carrier exclusive to like Verizon or something..
Not what Nexus is about.
Kalavere said:
I've only recently come across people with screen issues. Aside from white backgrounds looking a little like linen when using very low screen brightness, not that the linen-type pattern bothers me at all. I've been pretty impressed with the SAMOLED HD screens.
I've avoided Samsung phones for a long time as I didn't like the look or build quality of past devices, but so far so good for me...
*touches wood*
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I must have worst luck in world then.
If I keep screen at 100% brightness then it is not noticeable and I can live with it. But there goes my battery life. I like to keep it at auto brightness..oh well think going to call verizon and tell them to send me an extended battery for free least they can do.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
tannor said:
I must have worst luck in world then.
If I keep screen at 100% brightness then it is not noticeable and I can live with it. But there goes my battery life. I like to keep it at auto brightness..oh well think going to call verizon and tell them to send me an extended battery for free least they can do.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you're replying in the wrong thread dude..
I'm leaning heavily toward bogus rumor but it is not a totally different soc. So who knows. Would make a lot of people happy and a lot more passed off that already purchased a nexus. I'm in the boat that would keep mine and be happy with what I got unless the "upgraded" nexus mysteriously has same or better battery life.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
Samsung/Google won't do it without a model change. This would be unprecedented in the Nexus world. I really doubt it would happen. The only other change to hardware like this would be the Nexus One moving to S-LCD, but lets face it, that was out of necessity.
ArmedandDangerous said:
I think you're replying in the wrong thread dude..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol.
Forgot to add that google has been making a lot of moves lately so this far fetched rumor isn't totally out there.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
@rbiter said:
Lol.
Forgot to add that google has been making a lot of moves lately so this far fetched rumor isn't totally out there.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, it really is totally out there. This is all based on a benchmark score that read the device from the build.prop. Zero evidence to back it up anywhere else.
Just a background info: I have a young family member that needs phone and I have bought her at first a "cheap" Android phone from Virgin Mobile and that was a disaster (slow, froze all the time, etc.). I replaced that with a supposedly powerful phone - Virgin Mobile Motorola Triumph. That is another disaster, as the phone was launched half-baked. If you Google this phone, there are issues from the phone ringing only once to running out of storage because the phone keep generating large alogxx files.
Anyways, she is getting tired with these issues (and so am I!!) and I want to get her a pure Google phone - the Nexus. But before I jump in and buy this, is there any issues with this phone that I need to be aware of? Keep in mind the issues I mentioned above, which made the using an Android phone really painful for her.
Thanks!
Pure Google =No Issues. It's kind of understood around here, not that I expect everyone who posts here to know that.
I would venture to say it's as good as it gets, the Galaxy S III has better specs, but a few issues and hey, you can't beat Pure Google, we'll be first to Android 4.2, whatever it's called.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
jimmyco2008 said:
Pure Google =No Issues. It's kind of understood around here, not that I expect everyone who posts here to know that.
I would venture to say it's as good as it gets, the Galaxy S III has better specs, but a few issues and hey, you can't beat Pure Google, we'll be first to Android 4.2, whatever it's called.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Thanks for the info, I talk it you have or had the Galaxy Nexus?
Any issue on the hardware side that I need to be aware of?
nah, just don't go anal on the screen.
AMOLED screens get burn in from images that don't change over long periods of time (nav bar), but that's... eh no big deal otherwise Samsung wouldn't use AMOLED, also found in S III BTW...
You'll see a lot of threads about weird charging behavior, that's this phone's main issue. Every phone has its issues and this one is rather menial, not like a power button that tends to break...
I haven't updated my profile for the new GalNex....
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
The screen is an issue look at the sticky on the top of the Q&A section.
After updating to JB, the sound is ridiculously low. Volume+ is the solution for ICS but not working on JB. That is the main issue of this phone.
Don't want to put you off but I have had issues with the hardware. The USB port is dodgy and known to fail, with lots of strange charging behavior as already mentioned in this thread. Also they are prone to dieing and you have to plug it into a USB port with no battery to revive it. Maybe I was unlucky with early versions, or have they still not fixed it?
dtokez said:
Don't want to put you off but I have had issues with the hardware. The USB port is dodgy and known to fail, with lots of strange charging behavior as already mentioned in this thread. Also they are prone to dieing and you have to plug it into a USB port with no battery to revive it. Maybe I was unlucky with early versions, or have they still not fixed it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Had my phone since December and haven't had any of these issues.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
msavic6 said:
Had my phone since December and haven't had any of these issues.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup. This phone is great. But there is a new one coming soon..sooooo
Maybe. Maybe a new one is coming, but what are they going to improve, what are they going to make different that will urge us all to upgrade to yet another Pure Google phone?
That's why I call bluff, but we'll see.
chickentuna said:
After updating to JB, the sound is ridiculously low. Volume+ is the solution for ICS but not working on JB. That is the main issue of this phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Speaker sound...as in phone ring so low you can't hear it if its inside your bag?
lanwarrior said:
Speaker sound...as in phone ring so low you can't hear it if its inside your bag?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No not that bad for me atleast. But flashing a custom rom helps...dramatically.
---------- Post added at 06:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:41 PM ----------
jimmyco2008 said:
Maybe. Maybe a new one is coming, but what are they going to improve, what are they going to make different that will urge us all to upgrade to yet another Pure Google phone?
That's why I call bluff, but we'll see.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not us...people who want to get one, they should hold off. It cant be worse than the current one...that would suck. (not saying its a bad phone...just saying that they new one shouldn't be worse than the old one) :fingers-crossed:
Aside from the screen burn-ins and discoloration in low brightness, the phone is actually fantastic.
Even the relatively outdated 5MP camera is actually pretty good. Although it has less MP, the quality of the sensor is actually great.
Also, just give your daughter the pure Google experience. It's almost flawless in terms of software (IMO), so it'll be a welcome change from her previous two phones. Just treat her well with the G'nex before she gets iPoisoned and we lose another poor soul to the dark side:crying:
rice923 said:
Aside from the screen burn-ins and discoloration in low brightness, the phone is actually fantastic.
Even the relatively outdated 5MP camera is actually pretty good. Although it has less MP, the quality of the sensor is actually great.
Also, just give your daughter the pure Google experience. It's almost flawless in terms of software (IMO), so it'll be a welcome change from her previous two phones. Just treat her well with the G'nex before she gets iPoisoned and we lose another poor soul to the dark side:crying:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
EXACTLY!! She has been eyeing the iPhone 5!
But honestly, she was getting tired with the Android "experience", especially with the last 2 phones. The Motorola Triumph was $299 and it was piece of crap! This gives Android a bad name. This 3rd phone, the Nexus, HAVE to be the right one... seeing it's Google who sells them, not Virgin Mobile or some other carrier.
aooga said:
No not that bad for me atleast. But flashing a custom rom helps...dramatically.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Uh oh... not nit-picking here but its must be pretty bad that flashing a custom ROM is needed to increase the volume size... Hmmm.. I wish the Nexus is sold in a retail store so I can try it out! I believe Google charges 15% restocking fee for returning a phone?
One person complains about volume, no need to call off the bets.
I admit I have to turn it up more than my Thunderbolt, but it's always loud enough without closing in on the right side of the volume bar.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
lanwarrior said:
Uh oh... not nit-picking here but its must be pretty bad that flashing a custom ROM is needed to increase the volume size... Hmmm.. I wish the Nexus is sold in a retail store so I can try it out! I believe Google charges 15% restocking fee for returning a phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go to Verizon or a Sprint store they have them on display.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
dtokez said:
Don't want to put you off but I have had issues with the hardware. The USB port is dodgy and known to fail, with lots of strange charging behavior as already mentioned in this thread. Also they are prone to dieing and you have to plug it into a USB port with no battery to revive it. Maybe I was unlucky with early versions, or have they still not fixed it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Made myself a pogo dock, solved the problem.
A new nexus device will be launched very soon and the galaxy nexus will be outdated, but it still might get the rumored 4.2 update. If you can't wait, then get the note II or S3