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Does GN has problems? Keeper or not?

Hello everyone my brother got this phone for me for my birthday and I havn't used it yet till I receive my case that I have order from incipio and case-mate. Does the phone have battery issues? Cause I see alot of people here want to buy the extended battery. How is the screen? Do I need screen protector? Should I keep it or sell it get galaxy s2? Any advice would be much appreciated
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Every phone has problems. The battery is fine on the GSM version. You will probably want a screen protector. Everyone wants the extended battery because it is bigger and hardly adds any bulk to the phone.
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My GN has spectacular battery life. I haven't been on stock long enough to do a comparison, but a good custom rom + good kernel will result in spectacular battery life. The screen itself is great but has the negative properties of Super AMOLED screens. Still, at 20%+ brightness it is the most beautiful screen I have ever seen on a phone. A friend of mine actually just switched from his GS2 to the GN and he loves it. Actually upset he didn't switch earlier

Maybe wait till CES in case something really awesome is announced.

When is ces?
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Maybe wait till CES in case something really awesome is announced.
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next week, i think.

sofia-captivate said:
When is ces?
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Officially starts Jan 10.

CES would be worth waiting for if phones are released during CES.
However, they're just announced there... then you have to wait months until they actually hit the market

The thing is that whatever is being announced at the CES won't be available for the next few months.
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Royal2000H said:
CES would be worth waiting for if phones are released during CES.
However, they're just announced there... then you have to wait months until they actually hit the market
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And no matter what, they won't be a Nexus!

What a nice brother you have there. No, the battery will last like other high end smart phones after first few charges. Even greater battery life if you install custom kernels.
I don't recommend you going back to S2 as S3 is coming out in a few months and your s2 is going to be outdated by a year.
I personally like my GNex, but its up to you for what you like.

Considering Gnex

I'm coming from an LG revolution on Verizon, ill admit it's plagued with issues. The main reason I liked it was locking in my unlimited 4g data, and it handles wifi tether somewhat well. Anyway
Seeing prices on an off contract Verizon GN ($200-300) makes me consider buying one outright to replace. Doesn't help my revolution has a crack in the glass (not screen). Are there any considerations I should make beyond what I find reading out of reviews and going by user experiences? I'm so far happy with all that I'm seeing, and the caveats aren't big for me, such as omitting Google wallet and it having a pentile display. Ill bet it's miles ahead of my revolution (plain LCD 800x480). I have the extended battery for my revolution and will most likely soon after buying a GN go for the same, but I want to also hear from the xda community. Thanks all in advance.
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Get the Gnex in your life... you will probably **** your pants and sit in it for two days out of joy... I know I did.
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Do it. Seriously. Its a great time to be holding a gnex.
But definitely get some form of screen protection immediately. Preferably a case of some kind, as this phone is like a wet bar of soap.
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Nah. I used to use the dual incipio case, but the slimness just cannot be covered up! Just slap a screen protector and you're golden... unless you're really clumsy. But yes, get the GNex, flash Jelly Bean, and you will be convulsing on the ground struck by awesomeness (if that makes sense? )

I just got my gnex from eBay. And this phone is so awesome! I am coming from a epic touch 4g where the phone specs should be a slight wash but I am digging this phone sooooo much more
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Just slap a screen protector and you're golden... unless you're really clumsy.
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I resent that. Wet bar of soap, says I.
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Get it. Get it NOW.

Get it as quick as you can, especially over the Revolution.
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Yes, do it. I came from a Rezound and while it is a nice phone, it doesn't have the freedom and support that the Nexus has.
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just traded my skyrocket for one, best decision ever...
This phone pwns!!
So much development too.

The phone is great. A few days with it and you'll wonder how you ever lived with a smaller screen.
The stock experience isn't bad, but unlocking the boot loader and rooting couldn't be easier so you'll be up and running with new Roms all the time.
I'm quite enjoying mine, but it is slick and has a tendency to want to slide out of your hand. Get a case and an extended battery.
It does get warm near the top when browsing the net but its a big deal. Anyway off to work I go, get the damn phone you'll have no regrets.
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Thanks all for the support! Forgot just how free and open nexus devices are. Is there a particular extended battery and case go for? I noticed an off brand 3800mah with cover (same company also makes suitable cases) for $20, didn't look like a half bad company at least. I know batteries can be hit or miss. Also, does the (insert power control widget w/wifi tether button) trick still work for that? Atm I use wifi tether and by sheer luck it works in AP mode, vs adhoc, which I much prefer. Also any particular big pros to rooting besides jellybean? I only really rooted my revolution to remove bloat, extend battery and use wifi tether. Afaik with the nexus, there's no particular bloat being vanilla android, battery is more solid than my phone, and if that tether trick works then no root needed for that with what I'm reading.
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There's so many other good ROMs to run besides Jelly Bean.
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Whoo what a deal on craigslist! Gnex with clean esn for Verizon, 3 screen protectors, a plastic case and leather case (2 cases) and 2 extended batteries, $225. How could I not dive in? Haha
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Networkgamer said:
Whoo what a deal on craigslist! Gnex with clean esn for Verizon, 3 screen protectors, a plastic case and leather case (2 cases) and 2 extended batteries, $225. How could I not dive in? Haha
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Someone sure ripped themselves off.
Definitely would meet at a store to double check ESN is good.
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In case meeting at a street can't he arranged, I conveniently found a Verizon site to verify device IDs and if they can he activated, should that work as well? Also I imagine ill find the device id behind the battery? Or is it the same as the meid/imei?
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Get the nexus! You'll love it..
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buy the gnexus best phone ever

Networkgamer said:
Thanks all for the support! Forgot just how free and open nexus devices are. Is there a particular extended battery and case go for? I noticed an off brand 3800mah with cover (same company also makes suitable cases) for $20, didn't look like a half bad company at least. I know batteries can be hit or miss.
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DON'T BUY SKETCHY BATTERIES!!!
Buy only genuine Samsung extended battery or from a somewhat legit company, like Mugen power.
Sketchy batteries present a high risk of breaking your phone.

Quick tip from you guys.
Is it worth to trade a S2 for a gnex?
Tks

Just ordered the Note 2

So in a few days I'll be telling other people to Google things on a forum far, far away. With a stylus.
It's been swell. I wish you guys the best of luck with your tiny phones covered in silly buttons.
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RTFOP said:
So in a few days I'll be telling other people to Google things on a forum far, far away. With a stylus.
It's been swell. I wish you guys the best of luck with your tiny phones covered in silly buttons.
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Heheee....I am soooo jealous of you...I just got to play a little with
one that a coworker got today.....MAAAAN...that is the shizwizz....lol...
However, you will have one extra physical button and lose one capacitive.
Some day, I will be so wealthy that I will afford one....lol...
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I haven't played with one yet, but I saw this guy with one at IHOP earlier.
Not gonna lie I was a lil hesitant to pull my puny Hercules out.
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Hey, its not the size its how you use it.

I played with it too. I'm in the process of being hired as a sales rep and yes it does make any 4.5" phone look puny. For some reason the floor model was laggy. Actually they all were. Probably some demo software installed on the phone. But the screen was beautiful and spacious. WANT.
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My wife and I are eligible for upgrade at the end of January and I'm torn between the S3 and the Note 2. We are bother getting the same phone. My wife's idea is to get the cheaper of the 2 while I'm all about the tech. I'm leaning towards the S3 though just on principle of making the wife happy.
Sent from my wickedly awesome Galaxy S2 using my fingers. Duh!!!

i love everything about the note 2 but will need to try to see how it fits in my pocket. i wont care how i'll look with that thing against my face when i talk on the phone. which is rare and usually not for long.

Bro just get a cool fanny pack for it
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I've had an upgrade burning a hole in my pocket since July and decided to wait for the S4 since the S3 wasn't much of an upgrade. I thought about getting one of these but it is ridiculously huge especially because I use my phone to play my music at the gym 4 days a week. I can't imagine walking around the gym with a small book in my gym shorts.

badaphooko01 said:
I've had an upgrade burning a hole in my pocket since July and decided to wait for the S4 since the S3 wasn't much of an upgrade. I thought about getting one of these but it is ridiculously huge especially because I use my phone to play my music at the gym 4 days a week. I can't imagine walking around the gym with a small book in my gym shorts.
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One thing I would recommend is a bluetooth headset?

badaphooko01 said:
I've had an upgrade burning a hole in my pocket since July and decided to wait for the S4 since the S3 wasn't much of an upgrade. I thought about getting one of these but it is ridiculously huge especially because I use my phone to play my music at the gym 4 days a week. I can't imagine walking around the gym with a small book in my gym shorts.
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Your a smart man. The wait is going to be worth it.

RTFOP said:
So in a few days I'll be telling other people to Google things on a forum far, far away. With a stylus.
It's been swell. I wish you guys the best of luck with your tiny phones covered in silly buttons.
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The note 2 has the silly button fella.

badaphooko01 said:
I've had an upgrade burning a hole in my pocket since July and decided to wait for the S4 since the S3 wasn't much of an upgrade. I thought about getting one of these but it is ridiculously huge especially because I use my phone to play my music at the gym 4 days a week. I can't imagine walking around the gym with a small book in my gym shorts.
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Yea I'm waiting for a upgrade too, mine should come by November next year -.-
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I'm actually a little jealous.. The note 2 looks awesome
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Plan on selling my GSII for the Note II myself.

That phone seems a little large...and im not sure the stylus will be useful to me...specially once i load CM or something on it...wont that stylus become useless with an AOSP rom?
Im eyeing the Optimus G(though i hear it has a locked boot loader which means no roms)..and the Nexus 4...I have to upgrade by dec..Cause a friend is willing to pay 400 for my SII + Mugen battery + case, which covers my remaining balance on this device with my carrier

Rekzer said:
I have to upgrade by dec..Cause a friend is willing to pay 400 for my SII + Mugen battery + case, which covers my remaining balance on this device with my carrier
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Any chance your friend would be interested in a bridge I'm selling....?

sirdowski said:
Any chance your friend would be interested in a bridge I'm selling....?
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Lol, its not a bad deal i think. The mugen battery is 100 the phone is still 600 brand new, the case is 35. I may lower it to $300 though for all of it.

I've been lucky enough to play with the note II daily at work and I have to say that the phone is awesome in every sense. Much better than the GS3. I'm very tempted.

Just bought a g nexus

So my little brother bought a g nexus today and I was wondering if he got a good deal its condition is 9.9/10 and he payed $200 for it good buy?
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whats up with the screen? It seems have a crack on lower left corner. Visible on 3rd photo.

Hmm after looking at the pic it does seem to look like a crack but there is none lol
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any thoughts? thinking about buying a GSM version next week also.
is that the stock back cover? do they make custom ones?
that one looks flat matte in the pic which would be AWESOME

nice deal then

Ya its all stock, and so far he loves and from what I've seen while playing with it its decent
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adulel08 said:
any thoughts? thinking about buying a GSM version next week also.
is that the stock back cover? do they make custom ones?
that one looks flat matte in the pic which would be AWESOME
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I just switched from VZW Galaxy Nexus to a GSM Play Store model and I love it. But for GSM in Mint condition expect to pay $$$. I paid 299 for mine in mint condition w/7 cases incld SGP Neo hybrid and 4 Batteries w/NFC and charger. Most Mint ones go from $270 and up
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altimax98 said:
I just switched from VZW Galaxy Nexus to a GSM Play Store model and I love it. But for GSM in Mint condition expect to pay $$$. I paid 299 for mine in mint condition w/7 cases incld SGP Neo hybrid and 4 Batteries w/NFC and charger. Most Mint ones go from $270 and up
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Really? Mint condition goes for that much? It's pretty much borderline for the nexus 4. Hmm, maybe I should of sold mines instead. No drops, scratches.
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Just go and get a Gsm Gnex, here in Europe, it sells around 200/230 euros, which is quite a lot, if you consider the price for a Nexus 4 on the Play Store. But, the lack of N4 made the second hand prices improve. And it is still worth it, because the Gnex runs 4.2 very well.

zephiK said:
Really? Mint condition goes for that much? It's pretty much borderline for the nexus 4. Hmm, maybe I should of sold mines instead. No drops, scratches.
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Its honestly 2 reasons the GSM Nexus is high.
#1 The Nexus4 has been out of stock a lot recently and demand for Nexus devices has gone up
#2 People who were waiting on the next Nexus to switch to Prepaid were disappointed with the N4. I am one of those. It is a decent upgrade, but honestly not a big enough one. The loss of OTG, MHL, the camera that isn't much better then the Gnex (biggest downer in my book), the all glass back, LG's lackluster quality throughout time, no official AOSP support yet.... The list goes on.
For a lot of us the Galaxy Nexus is still the best Nexus device out currently
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really good deal.. $200
I bought my Galaxy Nexus over 600€...

Good deal, but isn't that locked to Sprint network though? You'll end up paying more with their ridiculous contracts.
One of the main reasons I'm returning my new Sprint Gnex and buying a more expensive unlocked GSM and make the switch to Tmobile $30 prepaid plan. It's cheaper in the long run for sure and I won't be tied to a contract. Just my thoughts, of course.

im about to pick this phone up for £150. good deal? its to replace my galaxy s1 sl as the battery has become bloated and ruined ... plus i collects androids for flashing fun lol android are like my pokemon, lmao
so far
2 budget chinese ripoffs (lol)
a brilliant acer iconia a500
htc hero gsm
galaxy nexus 7
galaxy ace
galaxy s1
galaxy mini
and soon to add galaxy nexus

I just bought a gsm GNexus last week for $201 on eBay. Its in great condition and love it so far. Is it worth getting it this late into its life?
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Bought mine for 400$ (440 with shipping ) in august. I have never been happier before
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Poetic revolution case

Rumor has it that preorder will start tomorrow and the case will be available in about a month.
I have one of these for my original nexus 7 and its really good for the price. Just figured I'd pass on the info.
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Source? Link?
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Im gonna have to pass. I made the mistake of buying the Slimline for my OG N7 and it was terrible. Left marks on the screen and practically fell apart. And I hardly even used the flippin case. Only put it on when I was traveling about. I had it for about 5 months, and by the 4rth month it was already fraying at the edges.

I had the same problems with the slim case. I have had the revolution for my nexus 7 for a long time and it's in Greddy shape.
BTW the new case is on amazon now for $20
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http://www.yourpoetic.com/p/612/poetic-revolution-case-for-google-nexus-7-fhd-2nd-generation

$70! Damn I ordered one for $20 on amazon. I paid $30 for the one for my original 7 but I see they are $20 now as well.
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http://www.yourpoetic.com/p/612/poetic-revolution-case-for-google-nexus-7-fhd-2nd-generation
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What a rip off
I'd rather get best buy protection and go naked with that price
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FYI, Amazon Just Dropped the Price on this Cae Its now Only $14.99 Free Shipping! , BTW I pre-Ordered Both The Revolution and the Slimline, heck for $20 shipped on both, its bang for buck, I've had Poetic in the past, Quality is not the best but not the worst either;for me it's enough; I'm really careful with my devices I'll bet they'll last me!
PS. I trust My N4 with a Poetic Atmosphere.
Revolution Case Link---> http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU...sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+nexus+7+fhd+revolution

Thanks for the update. Any idea how OK can get them to honor that price instead of the $20 I already ordered out at?
As far as the cases go I really, really like the one that I have for my nexus 7. I was looking for a defender case but I wasn't about to spend $70 on one. I haven't really been happy with defender cases lately anyways. After buying one for my note 2 I'll never buy one again.
The revolution case is defender like, can be had for less than half the cost and the button press is easy and it feels good in hand. I bought one of the first runs and it had the blurry screen protector. I contacted poetic and they sent me two replacements..... It took a month or so to get them made amnd to me but they made good. While I was waiting I just knocked the one out and installed a stock on one on the screen.
Anyways ever since I got the new front its been on, clear and nice and I don't think twice about letting my toddler use the tablet.
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Dam, for $70 I would need a b...job with it. lol That is way to high for a device under $300. I'm sure it is awesome though.
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Amazon canceled my $20 order so I ordered one at $14.99 and just got confirmation that it shipped. Can't wait to get this in a case!
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Just got the email that it will be shipped between 24th and 28th
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GhostNGoblins91 said:
Hi guys,
So my order came in today. I’ve had the case for about the the whole afternoon now and I wanted to give my quick impressions. Took a bunch of pictures to show off this beautiful case.
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Nice write up and I'm exited for mine to come in. The pics are a little small but nothing a little pinch zoom can't fix.
Thanks, Danny R.
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Awesome. I just checked my shipment and it looks like it was just shipped 12 hours ago even tho I got a email from amazon saying it shipped before that. Kinda bummed, I've been waiting a long time for this case. I've actually been using my old nexus 7 all the time just because I like the way it feels in my hand with the case on.
Looks like I'll be happy with the case when I get it tho.
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Ordered one of these myself. Looked very decent. Been looking for something that has decent protection as my kids broke the screen on my first generation that I'm still trying to figure out what to do with. Estimated delivery date is Monday, however I'm doubtful as the tracking days it's been in San Francisco since the 19th.
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I got mine today. Awesome case for $15!
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Is anybody else's screen protector very cloudy? Mine is cloudy and has specs that kind of look like a screen protector placed on a dirty screen. This is the screen protector however, and not the screen being dirty.
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Make sure you removed the plastic protector film on the outside as well as the inside of the built in screen protector.
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Much better thank you. It was the inside cover that I didn't know was there. There is some distortion, giving a rainbow like look, but that's something I expect I guess from a screen protector that is not adhesively bonded.
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Much better thank you. It was the inside cover that I didn't know was there. There is some distortion, giving a rainbow like look, but that's something I expect I guess from a screen protector that is not adhesively bonded.
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That rainbow effect never goes away either. My original nex7 case still has it. It's not bad once the screen turns on.
This case is way better than the original case. only thing I don't like is the horizontal stand, it leans back farther than the original nexus 7 case.
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