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So I have the CDMA Verizon version of the GNEX and I was wondering if I can unlock it to work with T-Mobile, I know I'll probably have to cut my sim but what else do I need to do to accomplish this? Can anyone point me to a guide or something ? Thanks guys
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No it will not work.
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Not gonna happen - Verizon is CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM. Different radio bands, different cell technology, etc.
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Ajfink said:
Not gonna happen - Verizon is CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM. Different radio bands, different cell technology, etc.
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What they said. You can however sell your Verizon Nexus and buy an unlocked GSM one. That's the route I went.
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It won't work. Just sell yours and pony up a few extra $$ for the difference to buy a GSM model.
Just curious, but were your CDMA GNex's having problems? I've tried about 4 of them (via VZW customer replacement policy) and keep having one way audio dropouts. This combined with Google's decision to remove CDMA devices from AOSP support has me thinking of selling mine and getting the GSM version.
If I may, how much were you guys able to recoup by selling them? Is there a market for these CDMA versions?
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Just curious, but were your CDMA GNex's having problems? I've tried about 4 of them (via VZW customer replacement policy) and keep having one way audio dropouts. This combined with Google's decision to remove CDMA devices from AOSP support has me thinking of selling mine and getting the GSM version.
If I may, how much were you guys able to recoup by selling them? Is there a market for these CDMA versions?
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On the XDA marketplace the CDMA Nexus is going for $400-$450. You could probably expect about the same on Craigslist. I have the GSM and got it for $565. As far as your bad handsets, it sounds like you have just been unlucky. I wouldn't sell just because of Google dropping AOSP support. I don't think it will affect the Galaxy Nexus very much if at all, and it is still going to be the most dev'd phone on Verizon. I do think it will affect future Nexus devices making their way to Verizon though.
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This combined with Google's decision to remove CDMA devices from AOSP support
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This is not true.
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Dakota0206 said:
This is not true.
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My statement is 100% true.
"No CDMA devices are supported." and "Galaxy Nexus is supported only in GSM/HSPA+ configuration "maguro"..." via http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/07/google_android_cdma/
http://slatedroid.info/2012/02/google-clarifies-cdma-debacle-still-supporting-developer-phones-not-publishing-aosp-code/
And while this decision may or may not have repercussions for us down the road, it still doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling
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My statement is 100% true.
"No CDMA devices are supported." and "Galaxy Nexus is supported only in GSM/HSPA+ configuration "maguro"..." via http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/07/google_android_cdma/
http://slatedroid.info/2012/02/goog...ng-developer-phones-not-publishing-aosp-code/
And while this decision may or may not have repercussions for us down the road, it still doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling
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Drama! Hmmm wondering where did the 4.0.4 came from ...
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I may be selling my AT&T One X and giving AT&T the ax. I just have a few questions. Which would be the better Nexus to go with? Sprint or the Google Play GN Unlocked on something like straight talk? I really wanna use Jelly Bean so which phone has the better development and better JB experience?
Can you use Straight Talk or a different MVNO on the Unlocked GN? I'm in the US btw. Upstate NY.
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I may be selling my AT&T One X and giving AT&T the ax. I just have a few questions. Which would be the better Nexus to go with? Sprint or the Google Play GN Unlocked on something like straight talk? I really wanna use Jelly Bean so which phone has the better development and better JB experience?
Can you use Straight Talk or a different MVNO on the Unlocked GN? I'm in the US btw. Upstate NY.
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I can't speak for the sprint nexus but the Verizon one has pretty much everything the GSM one does. I have heard some things like mms can be finicky on the sprint version on ported roms though although they may have just been jellybean before the source came out. It all depends on what you want regarding carriers. The phones themselves are pretty much identical and porting roms takes only a matter of minutes for the most part.
The GSM gnex works on pretty much any GSM carrier worldwide including straight talk and t mobile.
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From what I have heard, the GSM variant is much more supported with updates and such.
You will be deprived of official OTAs from Google. As Samung and sprint make our updates. I actually plan on ditching sprint... selling my current nexus and getting the next nexus unlocked from Google I hope... and trying T-Mobile. Their starting price for a family plan is 130$ which right now I'm paying 230$ for sprint... and .20mbps of their poop 3G. Hoping to get better signal at least and save some money at the same time. Don't even use 1gb of data over a month so... 2GB isn't bad... and would take occasional throllting than unlimited poop.
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Gsm gets updates as soon as Google releases them. CDMA (Verizon) at least...we're still waiting for the official jelly bean and probably will be for a while
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From what I have heard, the GSM variant is much more supported with updates and such.
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From what it sounds like the op will not be running stock. The verizon version had a fully functional jellybean rom within an hour of the build leaking from Google io. I assume the sprint version had one as well. I would make this decision based on what carrier offers better service. The sprint one does have twice the storage though. Straight talk is a good option if your not a really heavy data user. I don't use that much data per month. Roughly around 500mb.
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Just go GSM and prepaid if you're interested in keeping the prices the lowest. There's nothing wrong with the GSM model.
Look at the prepaid thread for specific questions and answers. You can use the GSM Nexus on any of the GSM carriers (MVNO or otherwise) in the US.
Gsm
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From what it sounds like the op will not be running stock. The verizon version had a fully functional jellybean rom within an hour of the build leaking from Google io. I assume the sprint version had one as well. I would make this decision based on what carrier offers better service. The sprint one does have twice the storage though. Straight talk is a good option if your not a really heavy data user. I don't use that much data per month. Roughly around 500mb.
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I'm mostly on WIFI as it is.
I would go with the Sprint version because it's only $99 now but I'm afraid of their data speeds. Plus I think it would be nice to be without a contract for a change.
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I'm mostly on WIFI as it is.
I would go with the Sprint version because it's only $99 now but I'm afraid of their data speeds. Plus I think it would be nice to be without a contract for a change.
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I don't see why you'd ever consider joining Sprint at this point. Their 3G is atrociously slow and the hilarious part is even T-Mobile has a better coverage footprint nowadays.
Get the GSM on from the Play Store and go on the $45 Straight Talk or $30 TMobile plans
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Get the GSM on from the Play Store and go on the $45 Straight Talk or $30 TMobile plans
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Thanks. I think that's what I'm gonna do.
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Thanks. I think that's what I'm gonna do.
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Or SimpleMobile if you have a strong T-Mobile signal where you are. I need a strong connection everywhere so I am with Verizon. Plus, Sprint's GNex isn't listed under AOSP but Verizon's is ... sort of.
GSM > Verizon> Sprint
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I can't wait to move to t mobile
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sbrownla said:
Or SimpleMobile if you have a strong T-Mobile signal where you are. I need a strong connection everywhere so I am with Verizon. Plus, Sprint's GNex isn't listed under AOSP but Verizon's is ... sort of.
GSM > Verizon> Sprint
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The GSM is listed under AOSP? I have crappy T-Mobile signal. =(
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I don't see why you'd ever consider joining Sprint at this point. Their 3G is atrociously slow and the hilarious part is even T-Mobile has a better coverage footprint nowadays.
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I get 1.5-3mpbs on Sprint's 3G. No LTE in Utah yet though :-(
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(haha... yeah right)
Why I can't wait to drop sprint.
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sbrownla said:
Or SimpleMobile if you have a strong T-Mobile signal where you are. I need a strong connection everywhere so I am with Verizon. Plus, Sprint's GNex isn't listed under AOSP but Verizon's is ... sort of.
GSM > Verizon > Sprint
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If you have good T-Mobile coverage I just recommend you go with the Monthly 4G prepaid plans. They're the same prices as Simple Mobile but you get clear wording on where the throttle points are for data (Simple Mobile isn't so clear on that).
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The GSM is listed under AOSP? I have crappy T-Mobile signal. =(
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Of course the GSM model is in AOSP.
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Why I can't wait to drop sprint.
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That's rough man.
Downloaded a 139mb on that today... dropped 14%... took me 30 minutes.
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I have T-Mobile family plan. 3 lines with unlimited messaging, 2gb data for 90 a month. My speed just went from 6mb to 10mb. Is LTE rolling out?
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Hi all, i travelling to hawaii soon, and was thinking about purchasing a galaxy s3 while i am there, will i have any problems using this phone once i return to australia, i also noticed there are many variants of the s3, is there any i should avoid, or are they all the same but with different bundled software ?
i am keen to flash this device with custom roms in the future, so bundled software is not a huge concern of mine
Its either at&t or T-Mobile versions of galaxy s3 will work in your country but remember it will be sim locked...
Edit: might vary in Hawaii not sure if T-Mobile has network there...
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They definitely have network there. My brother just moved there, and there are a few members on here also.
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Yes there's network here. Lol.
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Wouldn't i be able to use the application 'GalaxSim Unlock' to unlock the sim, or would the S3's in hawaii likely be the Us qualcomm based GS3's ?
Why dont you just get one in Australia? Seems like a lot of trouble to go through? When you in Hawaii you just have to put a prepaid sim in it for it to work. Then when you go back home you have a phone that works well for your country without the hassle of doing something special to the phone to make it work for you. Plus you wouldn't be able to access the 4G networks of the Australian carriers with US variants.
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Because they are much cheaper to buy, also, i do not consider unlocking/flashing etc to be a difficult task, i actually enjoy it, call it a pastime that i enjoy if you wish.
Also, only the 4G version of the S3 is going to work on a 4G network, so if i dont buy the 4G version, its not going to be a problem anywhere in the world
Fair enough.
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The g1 and touch pro 2 I got in Hawaii work out of the states
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nyarlathotep said:
Because they are much cheaper to buy, also, i do not consider unlocking/flashing etc to be a difficult task, i actually enjoy it, call it a pastime that i enjoy if you wish.
Also, only the 4G version of the S3 is going to work on a 4G network, so if i dont buy the 4G version, its not going to be a problem anywhere in the world
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What? All versions of the S3 are "4G". The one in hawaii will be Qualcomm based. If you buy an ATT one in Hawaii the LTE will not work in Australia
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joshnichols189 said:
What? All versions of the S3 are "4G". The one in hawaii will be Qualcomm based. If you buy an ATT one in Hawaii the LTE will not work in Australia
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i beg to differ in regards to your comment of 'All versions of the S3 are "4G"'
Ok ima try to keep it as short and simple as i can. I have a stock T-999 s3 tweaked to perfection running of Net-10 prepaid with the bring your own sim. Not only that I have it network unlocked so no matter what sim i place in weather its AT&T, t-Mobile, straight talk ect. i have service, each service i can critique to its best functions. Now heres my point. I also have a US Cellular galaxy S3 , rooted, and no matter what i do or try i cannot get this specific model to run a gsm provider via sim card. Im no wiz, but i get the idea, and my idea is to take this phone that is not supposed to operate on gsm carriers and make it operate. A recent example of success doing so was with my Droid Razr Maxx HD, i was able to successfully root the phone but as you all know verizon does not support us gsm carriers within the united states , or even on their network for that matter they block it. however after flashing a different modem, i am currently running t-mobile with great service! So any talk of "its impossible" i dont need, negitivity is not needed. i am fresh to this stuff but it fascinates me. cutting to the chase, what needs to be done to this sgs3 model #SCH-R530U to make it operate and function on a gsm carrier within the United states. Hacking Manipulating and tricking is all welcome that what were all about. Ive tried several things changing to global mode, gsm only,, faking gps positions to outside the u.s. and apn settings among countless hours beyond and im at a loss.. please im open to ideas and suggestions hopefully one day we make every model capable as nevery other
I believe the issue you are facing is because that particular S3 does not contain the necessary GSM radio chip needed to use those networks.
According to this (and its a wiki so it could be wrong):
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III
That S3 does not have any GSM bands for 2G or 3G.
However, once T-Mobile launches its 4G LTE on the AWS band, it should work...assuming the 4G network is both voice & data over LTE AWS.
The RAZR does work cause it does have the necessary 2G/3G GSM radio chip.
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Simply put, the Verizon galaxy s3 is the only variant that has both CDMA and GSM bands. So if you wanted to do what you're saying, it would be most possible with the Verizon variant.
But for what you want to do, you'll need a world phone. And I believe the Verizon s3 is a world phone. Just gotta "hack" the GSM bands. Since they aren't active by default. But your T-Mobile att s3 will never work on CDMA. Also not lte will most likely not work on other carriers.
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Just curious about this. There is a lot of talk about T-Mobile S3 running/not running LTE once it starts, but what about this setting on my T999?
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Cannibalshymn said:
Just curious about this. There is a lot of talk about T-Mobile S3 running/not running LTE once it starts, but what about this setting on my T999?
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Oh god not this again.
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elflip88 said:
Oh god not this again.
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elflip88 said:
Oh god not this again.
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You read my mind.
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"So I put my phone into airplane mode and threw it... worst transformer ever. -.-" -My friend
Here in Israel both nine and my wife's 4.2.1 stock, unlocked& rooted GNEX still waiting for the OTA. This time i have decided to wait for the OTA and not force it via GSF cache clearing.
please post your location and status
OTA's aren't distributed by location, so this thread is a waste of time.
If you have an unlocked device, sideload the OTA .zip and you're done.
Unless you're on Verizon/Sprint which I doubt!
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Unless you're on Verizon/Sprint which I doubt!
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No, it's GSM model.
i have decided not to force the mobile to get the OTA, but to wait as "average Joe" for the OTA to pop up.
you can treat this thread as a poll.
how is the distribution is manged? is it by S/N? or IMEI?
Wait for about 6days and still not get the OTA notification. At last use the GSF trick.
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I get the feeling this thread is now full of nothing but people like me who own either a Verizon or Sprint model. haha
oldblue910 said:
I get the feeling this thread is now full of nothing but people like me who own either a Verizon or Sprint model. haha
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I think you are mostly right. I'd guess less Sprint folks, as they were at least brought up to 4.2.1 recently. Verizon likely didn't even consider that possibility.
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I have the unlocked GSM model purchased from the play store and haven't gotten the update yet. Tried clearing the data on google framework services-still nothing....Galaxy Nexus Takju....
If I sideload the update, will it reset my device? Will it delete my apps and pictures?
Thanks.
Just got it 5 min ago...lol I guess sometimes it does take a couple extra days for it to get pushed to everyone...
So I have the sprint model.
Does this mean I'm not getting it?
Or just that there's no ETA at this point?
Can't_Live_Without_My_Evo said:
So I have the sprint model.
Does this mean I'm not getting it?
Or just that there's no ETA at this point?
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Step 1. Leave sprint
Step 2. Use GSM provider
Step 3. Profit with saved money, better reception, better devices that actually get updated and aren't controlled but nazi fawksticks
b1337 said:
Step 1. Leave sprint
Step 2. Use GSM provider
Step 3. Profit with saved money, better reception, better devices that actually get updated and aren't controlled but nazi fawksticks
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Well... I'm stuck with Sprint as of now lol.
And I'm not even sure how this GSM stuff works.
I've only had a smartphone as long as I've has sprint haha.
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No, it's GSM model.
i have decided not to force the mobile to get the OTA, but to wait as "average Joe" for the OTA to pop up.
you can treat this thread as a poll.
how is the distribution is manged? is it by S/N? or IMEI?
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Update :24 HRS passed and no OTA for me.....
Can't_Live_Without_My_Evo said:
Well... I'm stuck with Sprint as of now lol.
And I'm not even sure how this GSM stuff works.
I've only had a smartphone as long as I've has sprint haha.
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All he's saying is basically to move to one of the GSM carriers. In the United States, that would mean AT&T or T-Mobile. Having a GSM carrier means that you can buy your Nexus from the Google Play store, pop a SIM card in from the GSM carrier of your choice, and it just works. Their plans are usually less money (though AT&T is more expensive than Sprint, I think), and plus your phone will actually work outside North America. The GSM Nexus phones work on just about any GSM network anywhere in the world.
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Step 1. Leave sprint
Step 2. Use GSM provider
Step 3. Profit with saved money, better reception, better devices that actually get updated and aren't controlled but nazi fawksticks
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Good post!
Why arent 3G speeds fast enough? What do people want to do ? Download huge movies and games while on the street? I mean there is wifi for that. 3G is fast enough.
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3G is fast enough.
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thegtfusion said:
3G is fast enough.
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3G is fast enough.
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Just got mine.
The clear data/force stop did the trick.
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All he's saying is basically to move to one of the GSM carriers. In the United States, that would mean AT&T or T-Mobile. Having a GSM carrier means that you can buy your Nexus from the Google Play store, pop a SIM card in from the GSM carrier of your choice, and it just works. Their plans are usually less money (though AT&T is more expensive than Sprint, I think), and plus your phone will actually work outside North America. The GSM Nexus phones work on just about any GSM network anywhere in the world.
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So... How do you initially get the GSM carrier? Do you get the carrier or the phone first?
And what you're saying is AT&T and T-Moile are GSM
And Sprint and Verizon are CDMA
Right?
I'm probably going to T-Mobile when my contract is over. Which isn't for a long while unfortunately.
Days after my Nexus 7 got the OTA, I decided to manually fastboot update my Galaxy Nexus.
Doesn't fix the bluetooth tethering issue -.-
No more Samsung abandonware for future purchases...
Hi I'm in the UK with GSM Yakju version on stock 4.2.1 and still haven't received the OTA. I have a Nexus 10 which I got earlier this month and its already on 4.2.2. Just hope my device isn't faulty or something. Anyone in the UK with the same version as mine already running the latest update?
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Yessss!! I have got the OTA Both mobiles,without clearing the framework,total delay=5 days,we survived it!
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