Is Google required to provide Jellybean to GN before GS3? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Is Google required to provide Jellybean to GN before GS3?
Since my GN is a VZW phone, I have a feeling that it will get Jellybean after the GS3 gets it.... or am I wrong?

Huh? why would Google be required to provide Jelly Bean? It's all open source.
New flagship device (Nexus tablet or Nexus 4) will get Jelly Bean first be cause it will be launched.
Galaxy Nexus (GSM: yakju/takju) will follow.
Nexus S (GSM) will follow.
VZW will need to wait for Verizon to approve of Google's update. I know I'm missing Sprint but you get the idea.

I am completely positive in telling you that the Galaxy Nexus will get Jellybean before the GSIII.
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centerwaters said:
Is Google required to provide Jellybean to GN before GS3?
Since my GN is a VZW phone, I have a feeling that it will get Jellybean after the GS3 gets it.... or am I wrong?
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I don't believe it is required but the gnex will get it ages before the gs3 even dreams of having it because the gnex is an aosp device where as Samsung will take jelly bean and bloat it down with touchwiz and Samsung apps... then it goes to the carriers and they put their apps on and somewhere along the line it just might reach the gs3
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I'm so glad you made this thread
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Ngo93 said:
I am completely positive in telling you that the Galaxy Nexus will get Jellybean before the GSIII.
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I wouldn't bet on that. If we're talking about the GSIII in the USA I would agree with you but overseas or unlocked is a different story. I'm sure one of the overseas variants of the GSIII will see a Jelly Bean ota before we do (VZW/CDMA). We haven't even officially gotten 4.0.4 yet.

GNex will definitely get JB first. The G3 is running Touchwiz, so even when JellyBean is ready, Samsung will need to modify the IU. Regardless of the G3 being a "flagship device" Nexus devices will always get the updates first because they are pure Android.
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"Required"? lol. Not sure what you mean by that. Google makes the OS. Who would be holding them accountable to be "required" to do something?
But you know that it will... I mean think about it. They make Jellybean for the new Nexus + old Nexus (that's us). Then they give it to Samsung (and others) who make it all skinned and stuff for their devices.
It necessarily gets JB first...

martonikaj said:
"Required"? lol. Not sure what you mean by that.
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duh, that means if they don't the little green android police will come knocking...

lrs421 said:
I wouldn't bet on that. If we're talking about the GSIII in the USA I would agree with you but overseas or unlocked is a different story. I'm sure one of the overseas variants of the GSIII will see a Jelly Bean ota before we do (VZW/CDMA). We haven't even officially gotten 4.0.4 yet.
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Hard to say. ICS was developed on a Nexus S.

adrynalyne said:
Hard to say. ICS was developed on a Nexus S.
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Is this sarcasm?
Just curious, if it's true that ICS was developed on the Nexus S why did it take so long for the Nexus S to get it?
Couldn't find anything on google search for "ice cream sandwich develop on nexus s" so thought I'd ask...

lrs421 said:
duh, that means if they don't the little green android police will come knocking...
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Wouldn't they have the recuse themselves, since Google created them?
It reminds me of the movie "Robocop" where the robocop was programmed
with a specific directive preventing him from arresting exeutives of OCP.

lrs421 said:
I wouldn't bet on that. If we're talking about the GSIII in the USA I would agree with you but overseas or unlocked is a different story. I'm sure one of the overseas variants of the GSIII will see a Jelly Bean ota before we do (VZW/CDMA). We haven't even officially gotten 4.0.4 yet.
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Unlocked GSM ftw
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Hard to say. ICS was developed on a Nexus S.
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I hear ya, and the same will likely be true for JB. I should've said, GSM will likely see it first; CDMA, probably not.
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ap3604 said:
Is this sarcasm?
Just curious, if it's true that ICS was developed on the Nexus S why did it take so long for the Nexus S to get it?
Couldn't find anything on google search for "ice cream sandwich develop on nexus s" so thought I'd ask...
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...did I sound sarcastic?
No, I was dead serious. First glimpse of ICS ever was on a Nexus S. As for why it took so long...because they probably wanted the GN to be released first.
Then they did their little peepee dance and canceled the 4.0.3 push shortly after it began for whatever reason.

The GNex and NS will both get Jellybean before the GS3 IMO.
Why would the carriers and/or Samsung upgrade the GS3 asap? What incentive do they have? They don't, so they won't.

Google isn't required to do anything but my bet us that gn gets jellybean much much sooner for the before mentioned reasons and judging by the past. If the hardware is capable it will get it. The nexus s got ics same day that the Verizon galaxy Nexus came out.
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The CDMA (Verizon) Galaxy Nexus is not really an unlocked "Nexus" phone in the traditional Google definition (like the GSM pentaband version) in the sense that it is still "locked" to Verizon's will to get an update. Real Google phones get updates pushed directly from Google servers. Heck they can't even switch SIM cards or use other providers or use it abroad with international SIMs.

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The CDMA (Verizon) Galaxy Nexus is not really an unlocked "Nexus" phone in the traditional Google definition (like the GSM pentaband version) in the sense that it is still "locked" to Verizon's will to get an update. Real Google phones get updates pushed directly from Google servers. Heck they can't even switch SIM cards or use other providers or use it abroad with international SIMs.
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I have been wondering about that since I got my GN back in December.
Does Google have to get Verizon's permission in order to push OTA update to CDMA Galaxy Nexus phones?

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The CDMA (Verizon) Galaxy Nexus is not really an unlocked "Nexus" phone in the traditional Google definition (like the GSM pentaband version) in the sense that it is still "locked" to Verizon's will to get an update. Real Google phones get updates pushed directly from Google servers. Heck they can't even switch SIM cards or use other providers or use it abroad with international SIMs.
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Neither is the Docomo GSM Nexus.

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Verizon to T-Mobile

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.
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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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(Sprint) ota jellybean eta

So I went to the sprint store and the rep told me we would not be getting jb until lte is in my area slc Utah it didn't make sense to me anyone have any clue when we are getting jellybean or should I just return my nexus I thought the point of a nexus device is direct otas??
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Bfitz26 said:
So I went to the sprint store and the rep told me we would not be getting jb until lte is in my area slc Utah it didn't make sense to me anyone have any clue when we are getting jellybean or should I just return my nexus I thought the point of a nexus device is direct otas??
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That doesn't make sense. That CS rep is an idiot, and has no idea when the OTA is coming.
No one here knows either. It's gonna be a couple months, sorry. Nexus devices do get direct OTAs, except when you have a CDMA model and the carrier has to approve the update first. Then it takes a couple months.
That seems kinda pointless to have a nexus device if it is carrier affiliated that's the point of quick otas.. is anyone building jb from source or compiling from GSM devices thanks
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Bfitz26 said:
That seems kinda pointless to have a nexus device if it is carrier affiliated that's the point of quick otas..
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Well you bought the Sprint one ...
is anyone building jb from source or compiling from GSM devices thanks
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Of course they are, because the GSM one already has source and OTAs. But you don't have a GSM device...
There are source ROMs for the Sprint one too, but they don't have updated radios, because the Sprint device isn't fully supported in AOSP at the moment.
I heard that it will be this Monday but who really knows.... the nexus s 4g took forever to get ICS : /
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I heard that it will be this Monday but who really knows.... the nexus s 4g took forever to get ICS : /
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I think hell will freeze over first, unfortunately .
Vzw us getting otas already... so I'm better off rooting a flash a jb rom
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The idea of a nexus is direct ota's like you stated, but you have one problem. Your nexus is branded with a carrier, so you are at the mercy of the carrier and not Google.
Jellin' like a felon
That sad but true I suppose [email protected]#$ you sprint ... I woukdbhope we would get it before the gs3
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Bfitz26 said:
That sad but true I suppose [email protected]#$ you sprint ... I woukdbhope we would get it before the gs3
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And this is why I'm going with T-Mobile next year. Sorry sprint but you guys have put me through enough already....
It should be rilling out this coming week the OTA JB for both spring and verizon
Where did you hear this ??
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Well I heard it would be already to on are phone this week but I doubt it cuz still no word we can hope though and in was told this by the GM of a sprint store shows how much he knew
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Sprint Galaxy Nexus vs E4GT

For all the crew in this forum how do you see the sprint version of it....its because an uncle is offering me one very cheap but i don't know how good is it compared to our phones and if it is so bad as the Verizon version (no updates, crappy battery, etc) and software related
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My wife has it. It's kind of a wash, IMO. If I were buying a new one, I'd pick it over mine - I do like it better overall. But not something I would re-purchase over my E4GT at this point.
The hardware on the two phone are about equal with each excelling in different areas. The nexus is much better simply because Google will make sure you get updates for a couple generations. It is cdma so it will face the same issues Verizon's nexus does, but it will still be better off than the epic touch. Depends on how much your uncle is asking for it.
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I don't know where you live, but there's no Sprint LTE where I live. We do have 4G tho, so that makes the choice pretty easy for me. Now that we have ICS on the E4GT, it's an even easier choice.
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I don't know where you live, but there's no Sprint LTE where I live. We do have 4G tho, so that makes the choice pretty easy for me. Now that we have ICS on the E4GT, it's an even easier choice.
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good point, Sprint 3g is unusable where I live
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well i would have the lte and i have also the 4g...he is selling/trading me his for about 350 dlls and i would sell mine to her daughter that is *****ing about a white e4gt and i would give him just about what he values mine /is almost new/ but i wanted to know what you could say to me in case you have used it
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The hardware on the two phone are about equal with each excelling in different areas. The nexus is much better simply because Google will make sure you get updates for a couple generations. It is cdma so it will face the same issues Verizon's nexus does, but it will still be better off than the epic touch. Depends on how much your uncle is asking for it.
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Careful now... the verizon galaxy nexus is codenamed the toro and is supported by Google. The sprint version is codenamed the toroplus and is NOT supported by Google. No word yet on if it will be
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Wizard Knight said:
Careful now... the verizon galaxy nexus is codenamed the toro and is supported by Google. The sprint version is codenamed the toroplus and is NOT supported by Google. No word yet on if it will be
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Wait, they can sell a phone branded as "Nexus" without it being officially supported by Google? How does that work?
Wizard Knight said:
Careful now... the verizon galaxy nexus is codenamed the toro and is supported by Google. The sprint version is codenamed the toroplus and is NOT supported by Google. No word yet on if it will be
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It is supported by Google as all nexus phones are. It is just not part of aosp, meaning you can't flash aosp and have everything work. It has to do with proprietary drivers related to cdma that Google can't open source. Verizon worked with Google to find some type of loophole that allowed them to open source it. But they are both supported by Google, they both will receive long term Google support, they both will get updated slightly after their gsm counterparts. They both will be updated much longer than the epic touch.
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Why does Verizon suck??

I just want some 4.2 on my phone but they never update. Stupid GSM gets it the day after its released but all of us CDMA users have to wait until forever. Post your rants and raves below.
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This isn't anything new. Why is this still being discussed?
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Right, this question has been answered hundreds of times.
More productive to build my own 4.2...and I did.
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More productive to build my own 4.2...and I did.
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Any issue with the radios like when we first got JB but had to use ICS radios?
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Any issue with the radios like when we first got JB but had to use ICS radios?
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No, not really.
GPS issues are annoying, but fixable.
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I just want some 4.2 on my phone but they never update. Stupid GSM gets it the day after its released but all of us CDMA users have to wait until forever. Post your rants and raves below.
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The "stupid" gsm phones are so stupid that Google thinks they need to update them because they are too stupid to handle 4.1. Forgot to mention that everyone who has a gsm phone is stupid.
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fk.gregor said:
I just want some 4.2 on my phone but they never update. Stupid GSM gets it the day after its released but all of us CDMA users have to wait until forever. Post your rants and raves below.
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Never update? I guess that 4.1 update Verizon did was a figment of my(and many users') imagination.
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You gave the it a day. Really, one day for them to port in their different radios, drivers ect and test it. One day? You do realize its not the same phone right?
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I don't understand why everyone always complains about Verizon. Muzzy's 4.2 is running pretty good right now on mine and I am grandfathered and get employee discount my plan after taxes I pay $70 for unlimited I am pretty happy with them, guess I am an exception
I'm in sprint so at least you have LTE and decent 3g. Sounds like you need a nexus 4 on T-Mobile
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fk.gregor said:
I just want some 4.2 on my phone but they never update. Stupid GSM gets it the day after its released but all of us CDMA users have to wait until forever. Post your rants and raves below.
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Who's more stupid? The one that paid way more than 200$ for a carrier branded "LTE" crapware bloated CDMA, nexus, with the most inconvenienced extra fees and plans, or the one that purchased a GSM HSPA+ unlucked direct from Google for 350$ if you're gonna call some consumers stupid, remember you got 3 fingers pointing at you, from your own hand leaving your index hanging, buddy
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NeoMagus said:
I don't understand why everyone always complains about Verizon. Muzzy's 4.2 is running pretty good right now on mine and I am grandfathered and get employee discount my plan after taxes I pay $70 for unlimited I am pretty happy with them, guess I am an exception
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I for the most part just dislike the company policies. The service is fine, just a little pricey. Customer service has always left me wanting better, and I personally find the handling of the Galaxy Nexus to be quite the fiasco.
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Who's more stupid? The one that paid way more than 200$ for a carrier branded "LTE" crapware bloated CDMA, nexus, with the most inconvenienced extra fees and plans, or the one that purchased a GSM HSPA+ unlucked direct from Google for 350$ if you're gonna call some consumers stupid, remember you got 3 fingers pointing at you, from your own hand leaving your index hanging, buddy
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I don't think that "stupid" was directed at GSM or it's users, more just a "stupid" of frustration.
I thought it was ATT that sucked...
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Verizon works almost everywhere, they don't suck at all. Either jump ship n complain about crappy coverage, or install 4.2 yourself
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Verizon sucks because Verizon doesn't care. Wasn't my words, but of a Verizon employee. I thought it was common knowledge but alas, this thread exists.
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Who's more stupid? The one that paid way more than 200$ for a carrier branded "LTE" crapware bloated CDMA, nexus, with the most inconvenienced extra fees and plans, or the one that purchased a GSM HSPA+ unlucked direct from Google for 350$ if you're gonna call some consumers stupid, remember you got 3 fingers pointing at you, from your own hand leaving your index hanging, buddy
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Calling a phone stupid, to someone calling a person stupid...
using "stupid""as in being frustrated because i want the latest on my phone. i'm not calling anyone stupid.
by the way i point with my whole hand not just one finger.
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using "stupid""as in being frustrated because i want the latest on my phone. i'm not calling anyone stupid.
by the way i point with my whole hand not just one finger.
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Just to say...
Verizon and sprint updated their galaxy nexus to 4.1 via OTA months after jellybean came out.
But the key here is that they still kept their promise and we had jelly bean before any other phone on their roster.
Even the hottest phone of the year Galaxy s3 didn't get jellybean till this week.(Verizon still waiting)
Verizon held up their end. You were the first to get jelly bean and unless the nexus 4 comes to Verizon, you will be the first on Verizon to have 4.2
The new Droid DNA comes with 4.1.2 so you're fine.
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I'm sorry, I can't hear you over my LTE and no dropped calls. What's that? You have HSPA+? Im sorry your breaking up...must be all that high latency.
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JB 4.2.2 Waiting Room

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
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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
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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.
nirco68 said:
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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