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[Q]

Probably just answered before, But I looked and didn't see it.
I seen on Newegg.com they are selling an Unlocked Galaxy Nexus. I don't want to leave Sprint for Verizon. Been with them for over 10 years. But, If I purchase the Unlocked Verizon Galaxy Nexus. Can I make it work with Sprint's? Since they use the same towers for Roam and such?
If no one replies to my question I'll take it as "It's been answered".

No, the newegg unlocked phone will only work on GSM carriers.
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thanks!

evoschecter said:
thanks!
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Of course Also, for what it's worth the Verizon version won't work on Sprint either, so you'll have to switch if you want the phone

[Q] Will other careers in the US bring Galaxy Nexus?

Hi,
Does anyone know if other careers will bring this phone or it is exclusively available on Verizon?
Thanks,

Sprint.
10char

Sprint will bring a Galaxy Nexus within the first half of the year.

*Carriers
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davidhshon said:
Sprint will bring a Galaxy Nexus within the first half of the year.
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OK, thanks. It doesn't help me though. I was hoping a GSM based carrier brings it (TMobile or AT&T) but it seems that's not the case.

[Q] UN-Verizon my Galaxy Nexus - Possible?

Hi.
I own a galaxy nexus from Verizon.
I wanted to know if I can use it with TMobile. I am moving, and Verizon obviously will not let me cancel my plan, as they do have coverage in my new location (but it's horrible!).
I know that the Galaxy Nexus is penta-band and supports Tmobile 4G network and will work with T-mobile.
The question is - is it doable? If so, what is it that I need? Just an unlock code?
Any info will be very welcomed and greatly thanked for!

No. Your Verizon nexus will NEVER work for T-Mobile.
There are two different versions of this phone and yours only works for Verizon.
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joshnichols189 said:
No. Your Verizon nexus will NEVER work for T-Mobile.
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Thanks.
Why is that? Different hardware?

benyben123 said:
Thanks.
Why is that? Different hardware?
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Cdma vs GSM. Not possible.
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benyben123 said:
Thanks.
Why is that? Different hardware?
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Yes sir, different phone technology.
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benyben123 said:
Hi.
I own a galaxy nexus from Verizon.
I wanted to know if I can use it with TMobile. I am moving, and Verizon obviously will not let me cancel my plan, as they do have coverage in my new location (but it's horrible!).
I know that the Galaxy Nexus is penta-band and supports Tmobile 4G network and will work with T-mobile.
The question is - is it doable? If so, what is it that I need? Just an unlock code?
Any info will be very welcomed and greatly thanked for!
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Didn't read post correctly. Sorry can't help.

benyben123 said:
Hi.
I own a galaxy nexus from Verizon.
I wanted to know if I can use it with TMobile. I am moving, and Verizon obviously will not let me cancel my plan, as they do have coverage in my new location (but it's horrible!).
I know that the Galaxy Nexus is penta-band and supports Tmobile 4G network and will work with T-mobile.
The question is - is it doable? If so, what is it that I need? Just an unlock code?
Any info will be very welcomed and greatly thanked for!
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Physically different hardware make this impossible.
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[Q] Unlocked Galaxy Nexus works with all carriers?

Okay, newbie here. Will be buying my first smartphone and I've decided on the galaxy nexus. First, some important info: I'm from Canada. Bell has the phone on a three year contract with a $50 plan, which I don't want. So I'm looking at buying an unlocked version so there won't be contracts and I can use which ever carrier I want.
NegriElectronics seems to sell it unlocked. (aww.....can't post links.)
However, when I asked the guy, he said that it was the GSM version so will only work with gsm networks. But from my research online and a similar post on this forum, it seems that any and all galaxy nexus phones have quadband gsm and pentaband hspa so will work with all carriers?
So I'm currently confused as to which one is correct. I really want to make sure. Since I'm new to this, any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Both are correct. The GNex is a quadband GSM phone, and thus will operate in all GSM networks.

Canadian carriers already killed cdma, so you can use it on basically any carrier you want on Canada. Only if it's not lte SIM card or anything like that
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Thank you very much to both for clarifying. So wait, what if I buy the galaxy nexus from either windmobile or mobilicity as they both allow you to buy it outright without contract? Will I still be able to use the phone with other carriers or will it be locked to the company I bought it from?

larry21 said:
Thank you very much to both for clarifying. So wait, what if I buy the galaxy nexus from either windmobile or mobilicity as they both allow you to buy it outright without contract? Will I still be able to use the phone with other carriers or will it be locked to the company I bought it from?
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I believe all gsm Google galaxy nexus is pure Google with no restriction, so yes, you can. I have galaxy nexus from bell and I am using it on Koodo
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kyokeun1234 said:
I believe all gsm Google galaxy nexus is pure Google with no restriction, so yes, you can. I have galaxy nexus from bell and I am using it on Koodo
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Awesome. Thank you so much for answering my concerns. I can finally get my Galaxy Nexus. You were a great help.

larry21 said:
Awesome. Thank you so much for answering my concerns. I can finally get my Galaxy Nexus. You were a great help.
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haha no problem also, if you buy it from retailers, you can easily return it within 14 days if anything is wrong or doesn't work
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[Q] Which Galaxy Nexus to buy?

Hi,
I was wondering what is the best version of the galaxy nexus to buy in terms of flexibility/rootability. I am using a T mobile USA sim card and i plan to buy data plan in the future. Also, where is the cheapest place I can get that version?
Thanks

vince1234 said:
Hi,
I was wondering what is the best version of the galaxy nexus to buy in terms of flexibility/rootability. I am using a T mobile USA sim card and i plan to buy data plan in the future. Also, where is the cheapest place I can get that version?
Thanks
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Are you on about the whole nexus family or the 2 variants of the GNex?
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Well im looking at the galaxy nexus on expansy and the one directly from google. expansy is 400 and google is 350, but i dont know if that version is the best (international version)

vince1234 said:
Hi,
I was wondering what is the best version of the galaxy nexus to buy in terms of flexibility/rootability. I am using a T mobile USA sim card and i plan to buy data plan in the future. Also, where is the cheapest place I can get that version?
Thanks
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If you are in the us, i would say
http://www.google.com/nexus
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invisibles said:
If you are in the us, i would say
http://www.google.com/nexus
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+100 if your in US may as well get it directly from Google. I did, and have no complaints.
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+1 Got mine from Play Store. Running off contract on StraightTalk. It will pay for itself in less than a year.

vince1234 said:
Hi,
I was wondering what is the best version of the galaxy nexus to buy in terms of flexibility/rootability. I am using a T mobile USA sim card and i plan to buy data plan in the future. Also, where is the cheapest place I can get that version?
Thanks
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GSM you have one choice, i9250. I suggest buying from the Play Store (good price, full warranty) unless you get a super good deal on a used one.

I'm in the same boat. I want to go from a CDMA variant to the GSM variant and was curious about this too. Is there a real difference between the international gsm version (i9250) and the U.S. Google play store version? For example radio frequencies or software for that matter. Getting it for $300 brand new sealed in box. Thanks.
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Henrock11 said:
I'm in the same boat. I want to go from a CDMA variant to the GSM variant and was curious about this too. Is there a real difference between the international gsm version (i9250) and the U.S. Google play store version? For example radio frequencies or software for that matter. Getting it for $300 brand new sealed in box. Thanks.
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They are the same hardware & you can flash whichever radio suits your needs.

Henrock11 said:
I'm in the same boat. I want to go from a CDMA variant to the GSM variant and was curious about this too. Is there a real difference between the international gsm version (i9250) and the U.S. Google play store version? For example radio frequencies or software for that matter. Getting it for $300 brand new sealed in box. Thanks.
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They're the exact same hardware (pentaband GSM radio). The Play Store one comes with takju firmware, which you want, but any device can be changed to any firmware. The radio can also be changed if you want.

I thought the International version didn't have nfc?

vince1234 said:
Hi,
I was wondering what is the best version of the galaxy nexus to buy in terms of flexibility/rootability. I am using a T mobile USA sim card and i plan to buy data plan in the future. Also, where is the cheapest place I can get that version?
Thanks
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There's only one GSM version, as far as I know, so you might as well get it from the cheapest source (google play, $350 + stuffs).
Don't forget to switch to the $30 100m/5gb t-mobile prepaid. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646755

All gsm have the same hardware, its just the firmwares that are different. The int. comes with yakju or other similar variants while the play store version is takju. Takju is basically yakju + goggle wallet. And if you are in the us, the play store is the way to go. Its a great price and has warranty.
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