Hey guys
New gpu maybe
http://m.pocketnow.com/android/galaxy-nexus-hardware-refresh-coming
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I can't believe people actually buy that load of bunk. Google and Samsung would not be that stupid. If they released a spec-bumped GN on Sprint this quickly after the initial launch, they'd eat so much customer backlash their heads would spin.
If Sprint's going to get a GN at all, it'll be the same exact CDMA/LTE model Verizon got. Which still annoys me. Why doesn't the GSM version have 32GB of NAND?
Everything points to the Sprint Nexus having beefed up CPU and GPU. Motorola has done it too with the Droid Razr (battery). That's technology. With Android, you just cannot expect anymore to have the best device for very long. For sure something comes out a few months later which is better.
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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~
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Let's end this discussion please. There's already an exact thread in the Q&A section. No Nexus phone has ever been given a bumped up spec in the same generation, and I hope they never will.
Um, no. It won't have a beefed up CPU/GPU. It might have the CPU clocked higher but that's it, they won't change the hardware. Are you forgetting that this is a developer phone, a reference device. They won't fragment it.
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Um, no. It won't have a beefed up CPU/GPU. It might have the CPU clocked higher but that's it, they won't change the hardware. Are you forgetting that this is a developer phone, a reference device. They won't fragment it.
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I guess we'll see. Everything is speculation at this point anyway.
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I guess we'll see. Everything is speculation at this point anyway.
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Speculation, but Google will never let this happen. Nexus phones are meant to be ALL the same SoC regardless of region. Only clock frequencies and radios change, not the SoC wholesale.
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Speculation, but Google will never let this happen. Nexus phones are meant to be ALL the same SoC regardless of region. Only clock frequencies and radios change, not the SoC wholesale.
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According to who? AFAI, only the N1 was the only official developer phone under the Nexus brand.
I guess we are forgetting about the Nexus S.
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I can't believe people actually buy that load of bunk. Google and Samsung would not be that stupid. If they released a spec-bumped GN on Sprint this quickly after the initial launch, they'd eat so much customer backlash their heads would spin.
If Sprint's going to get a GN at all, it'll be the same exact CDMA/LTE model Verizon got. Which still annoys me. Why doesn't the GSM version have 32GB of NAND?
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32GB version starts to ship this month, as well as the white.
I couldn't care less as long as my Galaxy Nexus gets updates. That and pure Android OS is the reason why I got this phone, Galaxy SII has "better" spec and is cheaper but I got this for those two reasons.
If I remember correctly Nexus S had an inferior version with SLCD because of AMOLED production issues but hardware remained pretty much the same. Sprint Nexus or whatever it may be called may just have OMAP 4460 running at its intended frequency, which I believe is 1.5 GHz. I doubt Google will stray too far from the original Nexus, but only time will tell what eventually happens.
Speaking of updates where is 4.0.3. I've been waiting patiently for the OTA. Pull your thumb out and start working Google.
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This thread was definitely made last night already.
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That we would get OS updates rolled out pretty much as soon as they are released. So why are we waiting for an "official" release for 4.0.3 to make it's way to the Verizon LTE device?
Verizon is probably testing it to make sure it's reliable and fixes the signal hand off.
There are reportedly problems with the 4.3 update that's been going out else where. They have temporarily suspended it. Also, there is an additional update for the LTE version (assuming that's the one you have), so it may be delayed.
Patience. Not all the galaxy S's are updated simultaneously, there still needs to be approval from the carrier, even though it's a google phone.
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Maybe for you since apparently you know everything but for those of us who have never had a Nexus device like myself, I've already learned a few things from some helpful replies.
Bought the phone expecting excellent dev support and that's exactly what I'm getting couldn't be any happier with this purchase
Wow, really have no patience eh?
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Bought the phone expecting excellent dev support and that's exactly what I'm getting couldn't be any happier with this purchase
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Could not have put it any better....
I don't think 4.0.3 has even rolled out for the GSM Galaxy Nexus, let alone the LTE one. It's rolling out to the Nexus S right now, so I'm sure the Galaxy Nexus will get it by the end of the month, or early January (it is the holidays you know).
i must admit i found it a little odd that even the GSM GN is only on 4.0.2 and the same day basically the nexus S was updated to 4.0.3, seems maybe something was wrong with the 4.0.3 update making it take a little longer for the GN
i expected:
-no fragmentation
-insta-updates
-google products to work
i dislike that there are multiple builds out; that google only promotes the verizon copy; that it is manufacturer and phone provider-branded; that google's own WALLET app is not officially supported (atleast on GSM)
its beginning to seem less and less "google-like"
ccpotato said:
i expected:
-no fragmentation
-insta-updates
-google products to work
i dislike that there are multiple builds out; that google only promotes the verizon copy; that it is manufacturer and phone provider-branded; that google's own WALLET app is not officially supported (atleast on GSM)
its beginning to seem less and less "google-like"
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Updates are region specific as basebands vary by region based on what frequency bands are used. Only 1 nexus device supports Google Wallet. The NS4G. The original NS doesn't even support wallet officially. Your complains are kind of invalid.
4.0.3 has battery drain issues and supposedly Google pulled that ota. Also the ns4g hasn't even got the ics ota yet...
I guess you can call it fragmentation but devs always compile the latest roms anyways. Iono it'd not a big deal for me lol
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Maybe for you since apparently you know everything but for those of us who have never had a Nexus device like myself, I've already learned a few things from some helpful replies.
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I've never owned a nexus device before. Please, read my signature.
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I'm GSM and 4.0.1. No biggie.
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Apologies... I'm not being impatient about getting updates etc. It seems my expectations for a Nexus device were set unrealistically by other information I read prior to purchasing the Nexus. After reading what people have said in this thread I have a better understanding of what to expect.
Anyway, thanks.
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Apologies... I'm not being impatient about getting updates etc. It seems my expectations for a Nexus device were set unrealistically by other information I read prior to purchasing the Nexus. After reading what people have said in this thread I have a better understanding of what to expect.
Anyway, thanks.
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please bear in mind, regardless, you will always be the first to get the latest update from google.
question is, people seems to be able to wait for days, not weeks, where as we all know, it does takes weeks for google to release a update.
but in comparison to other manufacturer, we are talking about months in oppose to weeks.
your choice.
As said already. You are taing about days or weeks. Where as all other phones you are talking a few months.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/02/0...ons-lte-galaxy-nexus-to-be-a-developer-phone/
Update: It looks like all CDMA devices are no longer supported, this includes the Nexus S 4G on sprint.
Update 2: There's no evidence that this will negatively impact end users and OTA's. Things are still unfolding...
Update 3: Google WILL continue to support the Verizon Galaxy Nexus via OTA's. You can put the pitch forks away if you're not a dev and just want OTA's.
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This cannot be true. I did not buy this phone to get updates and support from Verizon. I'm hoping it's a Friday glitch or early April Fools joke. I am soooo annoyed.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/02/0...ons-lte-galaxy-nexus-to-be-a-developer-phone/
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Lol @ the early April fools joke its February 3rd smh. But that is interesting, will it be the same for sprint version? Since it says no cdma will be aipported
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This would not surprise me. Remember this is still Verizon (Major Carrier). They still want control of the devices on their networks. Kudos to them for giving users the choice of the Galaxy Nexus even though its not considered their flagship. Google not providing the device support in the future will be very bad but this shows that updates will have to come from Verizon.
I am soooo pissed I can barely type. I hope this is a mistake.
edit: no longer that pissed
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Mods, there are 2 threads about this a minute apart, can we have them merged? Thanks.
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Someone might as well get the petition going now. The war has already broken out in the Droid Life comments. For User's Unlocked/Rooted/ROM'ed this isn't as big a blow but the reason most of us purchased the device was because it was a developer phone. Verizon's refusal to allow Google Wallet and support the openess of a developer phone could easily have caused this. My speculation is that Verizon doesn't want to roll out updates as fast as Google wants too and there is some kind of conflict there. Considering there is a leaked 4.0.4 and we haven't seen 4.0.3 released officially is good evidence of this. Just my opinion.
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Someone might as well get the petition going now. The war has already broken out in the Droid Life comments. For User's Unlocked/Rooted/ROM'ed this isn't as big a blow but the reason most of us purchased the device was because it was a developer phone. Verizon's refusal to allow Google Wallet and support the openess of a developer phone could easily have caused this. My speculation is that Verizon doesn't want to roll out updates as fast as Google wants too and there is some kind of conflict there. Considering there is a leaked 4.0.4 and we haven't seen 4.0.3 released officially is good evidence of this. Just my opinion.
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LOL like Verizon or Google will listen to some pissed off people who signed a petition. Google has its principles and has obviously decided that the LTE version isn't suitable as a reference device given Verizon's mucking it up.
martonikaj said:
LOL like Verizon or Google will listen to some pissed off people who signed a petition. Google has its principles and has obviously decided that the LTE version isn't suitable as a reference device given Verizon's mucking it up.
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I'm pretty cynical when it comes to this sort of stuff as well but someone should feel some push back as a result of this. I purchased this phone for Google support, I wanted to get a way from Verizon.
Seriously, merge these threads into one. That page has nothing to do with updates.
The page stating CDMA devices aren't supported is for building AOSP builds for target devices. It has nothing to do with OTA updates.
You'll notice another Nexus CDMA device missing, the Nexus S 4G. Guess where it gets its updates from and always has (it's not Sprint)?
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/02/w...ce-cream-sandwich-updates-direct-from-google/
Not the only in America this is happening with Australian galaxy nexus phones. Looks like the nexus Google phone days are over. Even more reason to get my gs3 when it comes out.
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lrs421 said:
I'm pretty cynical when it comes to this sort of stuff as well but someone should feel some push back as a result of this. I purchased this phone for Google support, I wanted to get a way from Verizon.
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I know what you're saying, but at the end of the day you bought a locked CDMA phone on Verizon. You will never get away from Verizon unless you switch carriers and buy a different phone : / The nexus is a little farther away from Verizon compared to a "Droid" but you're crazy if you thought you were going to be as free as a bird when you bought a Nexus on big red.
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http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/02/w...ce-cream-sandwich-updates-direct-from-google/
Not the only in America this is happening with Australian galaxy nexus phones. Looks like the nexus Google phone days are over. Even more reason to get my gs3 when it comes out.
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Wow. So it's not just Verizon?
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NIK516 said:
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/02/w...ce-cream-sandwich-updates-direct-from-google/
Not the only in America this is happening with Australian galaxy nexus phones. Looks like the nexus Google phone days are over. Even more reason to get my gs3 when it comes out.
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This happened with the Nexus One on Vodafone as well. It wasn't the "end" then and it won't be the "end" now.
It's a little early to tell, but if this turns out to be true I'm going to the Verizon store and going to raise hell. I will cancel my contract over this.
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I know what you're saying, but at the end of the day you bought a locked CDMA phone on Verizon. You will never get away from Verizon...
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I know, I know. I'm too annoyed for common sense right now
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Truculent said:
It's a little early to tell, but if this turns out to be true I'm going to the Verizon store and going to raise hell. I will cancel my contract over this.
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Lol good luck with that. Pay and ETF and they'll be happy to let you leave. And they'll watch another 5 people walk in the store right after you and buy a Rezound/RAZR/Droid 4/FoTM device.
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I know, I know. I'm too annoyed for common sense right now
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Happens to the best of us. Just bringing perspective here. I always thought it was funny that all of these Verizon people thought they were "sticking it to the carrier" by buying a Verizon Galaxy Nexus...
NIK516 said:
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/02/w...ce-cream-sandwich-updates-direct-from-google/
Not the only in America this is happening with Australian galaxy nexus phones. Looks like the nexus Google phone days are over. Even more reason to get my gs3 when it comes out.
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Filled with quite a bit of miss information tbh.
They state the latest version of pics is 4.0.3. Its not that's only source code. And complain that peoples new phones are still on 4.0.1. That's correct but so are most retail versions.
I'd be pissed if I had a version version. But I'm not surprised as most carriers seen to want control. But the winging from .au is a bit petty. Its only mi cute builds, not like they are major builds behind.
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Verizon's refusal to allow Google Wallet and support the openess of a developer phone could easily have caused this. My speculation is that Verizon doesn't want to roll out updates as fast as Google wants too and there is some kind of conflict there.
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These are my thoughts exactly. Google has repeatedly shown that they are very innovative and forward thinking. Updates are moving too fast and Big Red does not want to move that fast if at all.
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Lol good luck with that. Pay and ETF and they'll be happy to let you leave.
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I've been considering paying the ETF and leaving for awhile now. The only thing holding me to stay has been my unlimited data I was grandfathered into, but I'm sure that won't last much longer with the way things have been going (throttling etc.). I'll probably buy a GSM nexus and go month to month on another carrier. It's kind of the final straw.
Why is this such a big issue ? The ability to apply the stock yoku OS is available. Once that's done the phone will receive Google updates,especially for unlocked GNex
Hello there,
I have been following and reading these forums for years but today I finally decided to post something. After reading about the ban on Nexus devices, I went online today very early and bought my own. I'm frankly very tired of the way Microsoft has been dealing with its WPhone platform and after reading what Jelly Bean brings to the table for Android, I'm hooked up!
As this is going to be my first Android phone I would appreciate any comments or insights you guys could provide me with.
Thanks for your time!
barroco said:
As this is going to be my first Android phone. I would appreciate any comments or insights you guys could provide me with.
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As a brand new android / nexus owner the main thing you need to know is that Apple is the devil and to hate everything about them
I'm also in the same boat. I'm not sure whether to get either the HTC One X, LG Optimus 4X HD or the Galaxy Nexus. I dont care about updates as I use custom roms. Or shall I wait for a quad core Nexus phone?
P.s. the phones in my signature are review devices so I have tried the Nexus and One X... just need insight
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When you first get the phone. Unlock the bootloader (search the forums on how to do it). After that, enjoy the phone and look around the Play Store for apps that you may like. There are a lot of apps to look around from.
The reasoning behind unlocking the bootloader (first thing) is because if you DO decide to root and flash custom ROMs after you already set your phone up. You can back up your apps / data whereas if you want to root/flash... you'll have to unlock bootloader (which will wipe everything).
ap3604 said:
As a brand new android / nexus owner the main thing you need to know is that Apple is the devil and to hate everything about them
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Thanks!
I was really pissed yesterday night after knowing about the injunction on the Galaxy Nexus phones!
Also, when it comes to my previous experience with MS/Windows Phone 7 this is what I have to say:
ATT and their update schedule sucks. Do yourself a favor and never buy a phone from them, especially if it's Android or Wp7. You will never see timely or meaningful updates for your phone.
Lack of Swype. Swype is a very sweet technology that we don't get to enjoy in the Wp7 platform. I mean, symbian and meego have swype! Wp7 don't have anything but a very crappy kb and and ****ty autocorrect. I was also very tired of dealing with that.
Lack of over the air updates. Seriously MS? I still have to connect my phone to zune and update that way? Not to mention that can only happen if ATT thinks I, as a customer, deserve to update my phone.
Lack of interesting/appealing apps. We all know how this is in Wp7.
Lack of interesting in keeping legacy devices updated. Which honestly happens with android as well, with the difference being that if you have an android phone, you have the chance of flashing a new rom/forcing the updates as the code is open source. Go try that with a Wp7 and see if it's that easy... NOT!
No custom ring tones still, really... after more than two years? Give me a goddamn break!
And franky, there's more, a lot more, but those are things I can think of right away.
*sighs*
weeo said:
I'm also in the same boat. I'm not sure whether to get either the HTC One X, LG Optimus 4X HD or the Galaxy Nexus. I dont care about updates as I use custom roms. Or shall I wait for a quad core Nexus phone?
P.s. the phones in my signature are review devices so I have tried the Nexus and One X... just need insight
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I was excited about quad core phones and so on until I read what Intel had to say on android not being optimized to deal with dual/quad cores. The hardware is there, ready to ship with multiple cores. However, according to intel (they have been developing their own android phones), android as it is right now isn't optimized to take advantage of multiple cores. Maybe in the next major release of the OS that won't be an issue anymore, but as it is right now the software isn't ripe enough to do that. So, in my case, I decided to save a few bucks and buy the galaxy nexus for 350 from google. Maybe in the future when the software is up to par with the hardware I will consider a quad core android phone.
If you want to unlock the bootloader go and find the thread about toolkit 7,it is verkligen easy to use.
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If you're a flashaholic like me, the Galaxy Nexus is what you want I had Jelly Bean only a few hours after Google announced it
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Pjodor said:
If you want to unlock the bootloader go and find the thread about toolkit 7,it is verkligen easy to use.
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I definitely will once I receive the phone next week. Although I think I will be using the official rom more often than not, unless I find something better out there =)
Thanks for all the helpful advice guys!
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I was excited about quad core phones and so on until I read what Intel had to say on android not being optimized to deal with dual/quad cores. The hardware is there, ready to ship with multiple cores. However, according to intel (they have been developing their own android phones), android as it is right now isn't optimized to take advantage of multiple cores. Maybe in the next major release of the OS that won't be an issue anymore, but as it is right now the software isn't ripe enough to do that. So, in my case, I decided to save a few bucks and buy the galaxy nexus for 350 from google. Maybe in the future when the software is up to par with the hardware I will consider a quad core android phone.
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The thing is I cant change my phone until i raise enough money... so surely going ahead of the game is better? Is there going to be a new Nexus out this year?
weeo said:
The thing is I cant change my phone until i raise enough money... so surely going ahead of the game is better? Is there going to be a new Nexus out this year?
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No one is really quite sure. Some people argue that the Nexus 7 was the "nexus device of the year" while others say that there will be multiple nexii being released in Q4 of this year (each from different manufacturers). So to sum up... nobody really knows for sure! But, Google has a history of releasing one Nexus phone a year, and so companies tend to follow their previous trends. Now whether it'll have a new or updated OS (4.2, 5.0) is a whole 'nother story...
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Thanks!
I was really pissed yesterday night after knowing about the injunction on the Galaxy Nexus phones!
Also, when it comes to my previous experience with MS/Windows Phone 7 this is what I have to say:
ATT and their update schedule sucks. Do yourself a favor and never buy a phone from them, especially if it's Android or Wp7. You will never see timely or meaningful updates for your phone.
Lack of Swype. Swype is a very sweet technology that we don't get to enjoy in the Wp7 platform. I mean, symbian and meego have swype! Wp7 don't have anything but a very crappy kb and and ****ty autocorrect. I was also very tired of dealing with that.
Lack of over the air updates. Seriously MS? I still have to connect my phone to zune and update that way? Not to mention that can only happen if ATT thinks I, as a customer, deserve to update my phone.
Lack of interesting/appealing apps. We all know how this is in Wp7.
Lack of interesting in keeping legacy devices updated. Which honestly happens with android as well, with the difference being that if you have an android phone, you have the chance of flashing a new rom/forcing the updates as the code is open source. Go try that with a Wp7 and see if it's that easy... NOT!
No custom ring tones still, really... after more than two years? Give me a goddamn break!
And franky, there's more, a lot more, but those are things I can think of right away.
*sighs*
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WP7 has one of the best keyboards on the market that is arguably rivals iPhone keyboard. But I agree with the other points you listed.
anton2009 said:
No one is really quite sure. Some people argue that the Nexus 7 was the "nexus device of the year" while others say that there will be multiple nexii being released in Q4 of this year (each from different manufacturers). So to sum up... nobody really knows for sure! But, Google has a history of releasing one Nexus phone a year, and so companies tend to follow their previous trends. Now whether it'll have a new or updated OS (4.2, 5.0) is a whole 'nother story...
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Thanks. If i buy the GN, would it be classed as "outdated". I know all phones get outdated but I don't wanna get a outdated (specswise) phone. Its really tough... thanks for your reply, gotta thank this now. Btw sorry at @OP for thread jacking..
I am also gonna buy the Nexus 7 so that could be my Quad Core device... really stuck here
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RogerPodacter said:
WP7 has one of the best keyboards on the market that is arguably rivals iPhone keyboard. But I agree with the other points you listed.
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SwiftKey X
@weeo: Galaxy Nexus isn't outdated in any form or shape. People may criticize that it's outdated because of core numbers.
But honestly... who needs a Quad Core? Is it nice to have? yeah... is it a necessity? not really.
Jelly Bean.... what's the first phone getting it? Galaxy Nexus... Is it really outdated? In hardware perspective, it may be somewhat outdated but not to the extent that it has NO hardware that it can't compete with other devices.
Software wise... Galaxy Nexus is more than relevant and it will stay this way for the next two years.
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SwiftKey X
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FTW! I'm really happy with the Android 4.0 keyboard. Very predictive and I've heard 4.1 has a better keyboard
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FTW! I'm really happy with the Android 4.0 keyboard. Very predictive and I've heard 4.1 has a better keyboard
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Yeah I heard it does as well, but I never gave it a chance because I'm addicted to SwiftKey X.... also I modified my post about "Galaxy Nexus" being outdated
4.1 has the exact same vanilla keyboard as 4.0 had... nothing special or new that I can tell
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SwiftKey X
@weeo: Galaxy Nexus isn't outdated in any form or shape. People may criticize that it's outdated because of core numbers.
But honestly... who needs a Quad Core? Is it nice to have? yeah... is it a necessity? not really.
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Bro that touched me right at the end. :crying:
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Yeah I heard it does as well, but I never gave it a chance because I'm addicted to SwiftKey X.... also I modified my post about "Galaxy Nexus" being outdated
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Yes, SwiftKey X is really great, highly recommended.
zephiK said:
When you first get the phone. Unlock the bootloader (search the forums on how to do it). After that, enjoy the phone and look around the Play Store for apps that you may like. There are a lot of apps to look around from.
The reasoning behind unlocking the bootloader (first thing) is because if you DO decide to root and flash custom ROMs after you already set your phone up. You can back up your apps / data whereas if you want to root/flash... you'll have to unlock bootloader (which will wipe everything).
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You can use Ezekeel's app to unlock the bootloader without wiping.. it costs money and I've never tried it though. Also, you have to root it yourself afterwards.
barroco said:
I was excited about quad core phones and so on until I read what Intel had to say on android not being optimized to deal with dual/quad cores. The hardware is there, ready to ship with multiple cores. However, according to intel (they have been developing their own android phones), android as it is right now isn't optimized to take advantage of multiple cores. Maybe in the next major release of the OS that won't be an issue anymore, but as it is right now the software isn't ripe enough to do that. So, in my case, I decided to save a few bucks and buy the galaxy nexus for 350 from google. Maybe in the future when the software is up to par with the hardware I will consider a quad core android phone.
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Uhh, you have to keep in mind Intel is trying to sell their (at present, single-core) chips. They're not exactly an unbiased observer here.
The Nexus is still a good choice, however. It's now pretty cheap (though may not remain that way once the injunction sets in) and it'll be the first to get jellybean and project butter.
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Thanks. If i buy the GN, would it be classed as "outdated". I know all phones get outdated but I don't wanna get a outdated (specswise) phone.
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But, uh, I have to disagree with the other person here. The GN is a last-generation phone (not just in cores, but in stuff like camera, GPU) and, as such, it can be called "somewhat outdated".
I'm wondering if you guys would recommend the unlocked Galaxy Nexus (purchased directly from Google), considering it is a fairly old phone at this point. I have a Samsung Captivate (I897) that is REALLY slow and annoying. My current contract is up at the end of November. By that point, the next iPhone will be out, along with what I'm sure will be many new Android phones to choose from. Would you recommend I just put up with my Captivate until then, or put up the $349 and get the unlocked Nexus now? Thanks, in advance, for your input!
I see at least two new thread daily asking if the Galaxy Nexus is still worth purchasing considering it is "old". My answer is yes, and I believe the majority of people would agree. New iPhone or not, Galaxy Nexus is one hell of a phone to have. If you want you could wait for the next Nexus release, but if you are considering an iPhone over a Nexus - go Nexus.
I wouldn't say it's old at all. We're in a unique position in that phone releases have significantly slowed recently. As far as physical design is concerned, the only superior phone I can name would be the HTC One series, but that would still come down to personal preference.
But I go by external hardware, not internals. Thanks to JB, the Galaxy Nexus will be plenty fast enough for at least another year.
My captivate isn't slow or annoying!
I'd say mess around with the ROMs available for the captivate. We just got jelly bean yesterday in the development thread. We have some great devs who work very hard.
I've tried out the newer phones in the stores, and I'm still very happy with the captivate.
To answer the original question though, that phone would be a great buy.
Galaxy Nexus is still the best phone you can buy.
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MikeyMike01 said:
Galaxy Nexus is still the best phone you can buy.
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Agreed I regret trading my first one.. I was going to go s3 but galaxy nexus is sexy with on screen buttons. I would imagine the coming up nexus will be amazing hopefully they go with a better camera that's my only complaint even tho you can still take some bad a$$ pics
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honestly, you won't find a better value-for-money anywhere in the android world, particularly with all the new googly candy flavors coming out first in vanilla style and ready to flash. as much as I hated my LG Optimus speed, this one's a keeper for sure.
My phone is rebooting with the Jelly Bean OTA as I type this so yes, it is worth it. Aside from a lackluster camera it's still a great phone that has enough power to handle anything you throw at it. I don't see any reason to upgrade to something new at this point. It's not like the performance improvements with the new generation of phones really adds that much IMO. The S3 has some really cool features like windowed videos and whatnot but when it comes down to it's not enough to warrant slow updates and the added costs.
What are the prospects for Nexus to be continually upgraded? How many years can I expect it to be supported. My Cappy would still be on 2.3.x if I was waiting for AT&T and Samsung to get their act together and release 4.x. Or they might say that the Cappy can't handle 4.x. So, do I have to worry that Nexus won't be able to handle 5.x?
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What are the prospects for Nexus to be continually upgraded? How many years can I expect it to be supported. My Cappy would still be on 2.3.x if I was waiting for AT&T and Samsung to get their act together and release 4.x. Or they might say that the Cappy can't handle 4.x. So, do I have to worry that Nexus won't be able to handle 5.x?
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Not unless it comes with major changes to the way it runs at the basic level, which is highly unlikely. The Galaxy Nexus will certainly be supported in the next major release, and maybe the one after it. So many developers have the phone, I'm confident that if Google drops support we'll still be getting updates for a long time. You'll want new hardware before it gets dropped completely.
Yes, I think it is. I have Verizon's model, and am debating on getting the GSM version to use on my AT&T account...it all depends on when Verizon plans on launching Jelly Bean.
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adamwsh said:
What are the prospects for Nexus to be continually upgraded? How many years can I expect it to be supported. My Cappy would still be on 2.3.x if I was waiting for AT&T and Samsung to get their act together and release 4.x. Or they might say that the Cappy can't handle 4.x. So, do I have to worry that Nexus won't be able to handle 5.x?
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The Nexus S is still being updated, so the Galaxy Nexus still has quite a bit left. I'd say at least two versions of Android.
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Yes, I think it is. I have Verizon's model, and am debating on getting the GSM version to use on my AT&T account...it all depends on when Verizon plans on launching Jelly Bean.
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GSM is where it's at. You can't go wrong with a nexus. :highfive:
ItnStln said:
Yes, I think it is. I have Verizon's model, and am debating on getting the GSM version to use on my AT&T account...it all depends on when Verizon plans on launching Jelly Bean.
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Doesn't waiting for Verizon to push an update sort of defeat the whole "It's a google phone" thing? I thought one of the biggest advantages of having a Nexus was that they get the updates before anyone else, straight from Google with no bloatware or other tinkering.
I ordered the Nexus from Google!
When I bought my Captivate, it was from AT&T with a 2 year contract. That contract does not end until 11/30/2012.
The contract is connected to my SERVICE, not the phone, right? So, can I simply pull the SIM out of my Captivate and put in in the Nexus and everything will be fine?
And I can I also sell my Captivate before my current contract is up, right?
Thanks for your input!
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I ordered the Nexus from Google!
When I bought my Captivate, it was from AT&T with a 2 year contract. That contract does not end until 11/30/2012.
The contract is connected to my SERVICE, not the phone, right? So, can I simply pull the SIM out of my Captivate and put in in the Nexus and everything will be fine?
And I can I also sell my Captivate before my current contract is up, right?
Thanks for your input!
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Right. You'll be just fine switching the SIM card into the Nexus. And yeah, you can sell the Captivate at this point. Really, you could sell an upgrade the moment you walk out of the store (unless you upgrade with Amazon, since their additional discounts have some baggage).
The current price on Google Play for an unlocked Galaxy Nexus is amazing, and it's definitely not "old" by any standards. The SIII might have a slight edge over it, but I would consider "pure Google" an added advantage of the GNexus.
Guys, do you guys have any idea, or what do u guys thing , is GNEX getting the key lime pie upgrade?
yes we will. we will get it slightly after google i/o.
If we do...eh good I guess. If we don't, too bad
Yes.
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I doubt it, supporting old phones is rarer than finding 1000$ on a hotdog these days
I think jb is the last official update for the gnex
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im sure we will. gnex is not that old. if not an official update, many custom roms will appear thanks to our devoted and skilled devs.
Well not that old cos It's still a good device that provides great user experience. I agree but when we're talking about such fast developing technology and update policy two years means a lot!
As far as I remember Google hasn't officially announced devices to get KLP yet so we can just speculate. But I wouldn't be much surprised if we didn't get it.
negrobembon said:
I doubt it, supporting old phones is rarer than finding 1000$ on a hotdog these days
I think jb is the last official update for the gnex
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lol wat
The phone is ****ing 1 good year old.
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lol wat
The phone is ****ing 1 good year old.
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Gnex was released october 2011 iirc, that makes about 1,5 years, by the time android 5.0 comes the Gnex will almost be around for 2 years, yes.
Non-google phones of that age have been supported. There's more reason to thingk the GNex will be included than not.
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The Nexus S got Jelly Bean, I see no reason why the G Nex wouldn't get KLP
Didn't Google promise to support nexus devices over at least a set month period? Around the time ICS came out I want to say they said 18 months, or maybe more. Even if they don't, we will see ROMS worked up for them. And if you look at the old nexus devices, updates didn't happen due to hardware limitation. Unless they got some new feature that demands a hardware feature be on the phone and we don't have it, I doubt they will stop updating us.
In terms of CPU/GPU GNEX is unfortunately not even close to 2012 flagships (not to mention 2013 beasts). I am not saying that our TiOMAP won't be able to handle KLP but it can be used as an excuse. I hope not.
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In terms of CPU/GPU GNEX is unfortunately not even close to 2012 flagships (not to mention 2013 beasts). I am not saying that our TiOMAP won't be able to handle KLP but it can be used as an excuse. I hope not.
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If your correct that means that KLP couldn't run on most mid end devices.
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madd0g said:
If your correct that means that KLP couldn't run on most mid end devices.
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I am not saying anything. I've no idea about KLP's requirements. No idea what google decides either. We're all just speculating here. I was basically trying to figure out a possible excuse not to give us KLP. And CPU/GPU is GNexus' weakest side comparing to 2012 and newer handsets. That's all.
* In 2012 HTC One S with S4 Krait was also considered a mid end device.
It may or may not come out for our devices, technology advances pretty quickly, if we get it, good, if not, too bad, Google did not owe us anything.