HI IM A PART TIME THEMER FROM SGS4G
I have a galaxy tab and IM TRADING IT IN FOR CASH TO BUY G NEXUS...
MAY I KNOW WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GSM AND HSPA+ NEXUS...
I JUST BOUGHT MINE FROM PLAY GOOGLE.
LOOKING FORWARD THEMING WITH YOU GUYS
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GSM and HSPA+ are just two different bands. These are supported by the GSM model of the Nexus. You may be wanting to ask about the comparison between the GSM and CDMA Nexus.
It depends on what you want really, GSM can be used with 99% of carriers around the world. CDMA models are available with selective carriers and allow LTE data (This model also comes in 32gb version). But since it looks like your based in the US and Google have just put the Nexus down to $399 so just buy that model (GSM).
RTContent said:
GSM and HSPA+ are just two different bands. These are supported by the GSM model of the Nexus. You may be wanting to ask about the comparison between the GSM and CDMA Nexus.
It depends on what you want really, GSM can be used with 99% of carriers around the world. CDMA models are available with selective carriers and allow LTE data (This model also comes in 32gb version). But since it looks like your based in the US and Google have just put the Nexus down to $399 so just buy that model (GSM).
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Delivery is on the way lol...
Tnx btw.
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Is it possible to use the 32gb verizon nexus on other carriers, such as Rogers (this is what I'm on) or AT&T? If it does work on the other carriers, would it work with full 3g support?
I'd really like to get this phone, but the 16gb with no expandable memory is a killer for me since I have more that in just music :/ But I think I'd be alright with 32gb.
No. It is a cdma/lte device and only works on Verizon.
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No. You'd need to get the GSM/HSPA+ version, which is available in Canada from Bell or Virgin Mobile. However, you can also get the unlocked version (which will cost $700-800) and use it on any GSM carrier in the world.
Damn...guess I'll have to get something else then bah. It's like every time they make a nexus phone, they have to cripple it one way or another. Meh.
ootz0rz said:
Damn...guess I'll have to get something else then bah. It's like every time they make a nexus phone, they have to cripple it one way or another. Meh.
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Just buy one unlocked in Canada if/when the 32gb one comes out for GSM.. it's not crippled at all.
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If there were plans to bring a 32gb version to Canada, i wouldn't mind waiting....but as there has been no word, and my current phone is dying on me, I'd like to get something new soon :/
I just picked up the nexus lastnight, now i see roms saying gsm so im guessing there are 2 options, i thought verizon was cdma but this phone has a 4g lte sim in it so it is gsm correct?
Verizon and the soon-to-be-released Sprint version is CDMA/LTE.
Rest of World is GSM/UMTS
You want the ROM's in the CDMA section, unless you want to brick your new phone.
Thank you
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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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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.
How many times must this be answered
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.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Verizon 4G LTE.
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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 live overseas and have a Galaxy Nexus international. I know this because on the back of my box there are about 40 two letter country abbreviations listed.
I just purchased a 2nd Nexus that is the "US" GSM unlocked version but the box is sealed and want to give it to a friend. The box is slightly different btw. I want to know if it has the same hardware as the international version and therefore will work the same on a European network.
Second question. My international version has a british power adaptor. Anyone know where I can buy the little adaptor for the european plugs?
Most of them are the same device BUT sometimes they are diffrnt in Radio Frequency.
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All Nexus since the Nexus One have been factory unlocked even if sold by a carrier. The only thing you have to worry about is if it is GSM or the CDMA and LTE version.
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Most of them are the same device BUT sometimes they are diffrnt in Radio Frequency.
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No, all i9250 GSM models have the same frequencies.
so i was just wondering but is the tmobile variant a pentaband phone? reason i ask is because since lte will be on their old spectrum (1700) and they are gonna start using 1900 does that mean its technically a pentaband phone? i have a gnex and i travel overseas so having a pentaband phone would be nice to have and would give me a reason to sell my gnex for the note. thanks
The tmo note is quadband 3g supporting 850/1900/AWS/2100 bands
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