Depressed about the Verizon abandonment for Nexus 4 thread. - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I am sad. And alone, so very alone. Well I guess not that sad. But I think it's a bad move to not have a nexus device available on all carriers. Maybe a delayed release will occur?

Considering the small number of people on Verizon that would actually buy a Nexus 4 compared to the sales worldwide, and the disproportionate amount of hassle/hoops Google would have to jump through to offer it on Verizon, I don't think it's that big of a loss to Google.

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martonikaj said:
Considering the small number of people on Verizon that would actually buy a Nexus 4 compared to the sales worldwide, and the disproportionate amount of hassle/hoops Google would have to jump through to offer it on Verizon, I don't think it's that big of a loss to Google.
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Yea, Joe blow walks in to a vzw store and they are lead right to the Razrfail.

Not surprised by this at all
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It really was ecpected though.
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So what they blemished the Nexus name and purpose
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So what they blemished the nexus name brand
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For themselves yep
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I don't blame Google. Until I can get a $30/month LTE plan, I'll suffer through my HSPA+ on T-Mobile.

Heres my thoughts: THANK GOODNESS!!!
All the Verizon Nexus did...and I mean ALL..was give the "nexus" brand of phones a bad name because of their RIDICULOUS update laziness. Anyway, where I live there's no LTE on AT&T or Verizon so I don't really care
I'm getting this phone..what about you guys? Of course i'm keeping my current nexus. Its one of the best phones I've ever had and getting the 8gb Nexus 4.

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Heres my thoughts: THANK GOODNESS!!!
All the Verizon Nexus did...and I mean ALL..was give the "nexus" brand of phones a bad name because of their RIDICULOUS update laziness. Anyway, where I live there's no LTE on AT&T or Verizon so I don't really care
I'm getting this phone..what about you guys? Of course i'm keeping my current nexus. Its one of the best phones I've ever had and getting the 8gb Nexus 4.
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The yakjuxx variants were/are SLOWER to update. I guess your memory is selective. It didn't do anything to the Nexus name either. Sprint is slower too, and it gets Nexus devices yet I don't see you *****ing about them.

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The yakjuxx variants were/are SLOWER to update. I guess your memory is selective. It didn't do anything to the Nexus name either. Sprint is slower too, and it gets Nexus devices yet I don't see you *****ing about them.
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Yes it didn't hurt it for people like us who flash new roms every other day, but to the non tech geeko, maybe. And your right. I forgot about the yakju variant.
And for Sprint, this thread was about Verizon not sprint. lol

away with the fake nexi!!! yesss

Not surprised. I'll stick with my GNex until my VZW contract is done and I can get the hell off them.

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away with the fake nexi!!! yesss
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Dudes like rain man with this $hit

I'm not surprised by the decision but I don't think it has to so with verizon's handling of the galaxy nexus other than the standard blocking of unlocked devices bit that Verizon does. I don't know if I want Verizon to change their ways there, google to work out an unlocked devices deal with them, or Google to give in and just sell a Verizon nexus verizon's way. I guess I just find all the cacophony of U.S. cellphone bands annoying. I could just about survive fine on lte only at this point with Verizon...if they get volte up and running and let me buy such a device. I suppose how unlocked devices will get on eventually...but it feels too far away.
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Not surprised. I'll stick with my GNex until my VZW contract is done and I can get the hell off them.
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^^^^^This!!!
Although, I will say I have been impressed with their service. I get signal in places I never got on T-Mobile. But what's a missed call?

I am also disgusted but their service is too good to leave and they know that. Oh well, maybe 2 years from now it'll all be VoLTE when my next contract is up.
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I am relieved that Verizon isn't getting the next Nexus. Verizon's exclusivity and subsequent delay with releasing the Galaxy Nexus late last pretty much ruined the launch of the phone.
Many people had to resort to importing overpriced international models because no unlocked UMTS/HSPA was available in the USA for MONTHS.
Google is doing it correctly for the consumer this time. One phone running a global standard radio at a GREAT price.
I just wish I had $1000 laying around so that I could buy all of the devices they just announced.
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I am relieved that Verizon isn't getting the next Nexus. Verizon's exclusivity and subsequent delay with releasing the Galaxy Nexus late last pretty much ruined the launch of the phone.
Many people had to resort to importing overpriced international models because no unlocked UMTS/HSPA was available in the USA for MONTHS.
Google is doing it correctly for the consumer this time. One phone running a global standard radio at a GREAT price.
I just wish I had $1000 laying around so that I could buy all of the devices they just announced.
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First of all, Verizon didn't ruin any launch but their own. The GSM Galaxy Nexus launched before it. If you are GSM, it didn't affect you at all.
Stop the nonsense please.

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Gosh..this looks tempting huh?

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Does look tempting because it's a Nexus and future OS updates will definitely be coming to it asap. The hardware specs are actually not even as good as the Epic 4G Touch, its all software and LTE that make that phone look worthwhile to me.... and I think software will in time be equal.
I agree. Not looking foward to it so much.
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yeah but 4g LTE would be sick!
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K Ron Hubbard said:
yeah but 4g LTE would be sick!
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Not worth rushing and getting the 1st LTE phone though there will be wayyyt better lte phones soon
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yeah but 4g LTE would be sick!
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the way sprint moves, my 2 year contract with this phone will be up before LTE gets even close to me, so that's not a factor in my decision. and I've honestly been uninspired by all of the nexus devices. I mean from a support standpoint you can't beat them, but I like the bells and whistles. I got the OG epic over the nexus S and never regretted it and since upgrading to the sgs2, I haven't looked back.
we have a beast device, but history dictates that uber development takes time to ramp up on these sprint devices. the og epic dev thread looks more fun now than it did when I left, and the devs we do have right now are cranking out some crazy stuff.
life is good
If this phone gets the omap4470 it will kill the e4gt .....it's a rumor that it's getting upgraded
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I love my epic as well and am not jumping ship anytime soon especially for the nexus. the sgs 3 maybe another story...
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Not only LTE (I'm in Houston market) but says will take advantage of improved 3g speeds mid 2012
I think the advantage of network speed, and stock ICS puts this device over our phone. plus benefits of bigger screen, nfc etc. plus, its a new toy!
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If this phone gets the omap4470 it will kill the e4gt .....it's a rumor that it's getting upgraded
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That's the key right there...I have read a few places that it MAY get a spec bump. You know if its "the developers phone" then they have heard the pros and cons especially from people on XDA
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That's the key right there...I have read a few places that it MAY get a spec bump. You know if its "the developers phone" then they have heard the pros and cons especially from people on XDA
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If it does get the new TI Omap 4470 @1.5 then I'm probably gonna sell my epic touch and get it. I.love my nexus s alot and the Omap4470 would be a beast.
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I'd give it a couple weeks after it comes out to see whats wrong with it and how the LTE network holds up, before trade out for it.
I'll be giving it a few months after release and see how things shape up with both the phone and Sprint's LTE deployment. Although if I buy any phone within my 2 year contract the GS3 or whatever this year's Samsung flagship will be is still at the top of my list. I haven't written HTC off either. I have a feeling they will turn it around on Sprint this year now that LTE is coming. 2011 was a very weak year for HTC/Sprint.
well although it is tempting apple is suing for patent infringement on the nexus. they need to stop ****ing suing companies that make their damn chips. I ****ing hate apple because they aren't allowing for competition. they choose to sue the hell out of everyone. even if the somehow ridded the cellphone industry of android(impossible I know lol) I would still go to something else like a winmo or blackberry. apple will never get my money.
I'll wait until 4g is implemented like 3g on phones. The razr got the right idea
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I have upgrade in April and see what is out. I have upgrade in August too so that is for quad core phone.
I would make the jump to LTE anyway, as I said the much better 3g will surpass current 4g
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hayabusa1300cc said:
I have upgrade in April and see what is out. I have upgrade in August too so that is for quad core phone.
I would make the jump to LTE anyway, as I said the much better 3g will surpass current 4g
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Much better 3g? Any official date on that? I've been hearing that for the past 6 months.
i would be very interested if it gets the omap4470. lte is nice, but later phones will handle it much better
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Much better 3g? Any official date on that? I've been hearing that for the past 6 months.
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It says mid 2012 if the flyer, so, you know.. Loll
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Much better 3g? Any official date on that? I've been hearing that for the past 6 months.
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lol, call sprint and they will tell you there is nothing even wrong with their 3G.

Sprint LTE is live!

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http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/1496-lte-is-live/
I've spent time traveling around the Kansas City, KS metro area, and it seems most places are lit up now, especially in Olathe. Average speeds are a little disappointing considering these towers should have very little load. I've done approximately 350 speed tests so far.
I'm getting a consistant average of 10mbps down/up around the entire metro, with highs of 13mbps down/up and lows of 8mbps down/up during the day. Late at night speeds are 15mbps down/up around the metro for me. In my basement I only get about 6-7mbps down/up (with 0-1 bars) no matter the time of day.
The latency is outstanding! I've had pings as low as 42ms. The highest I have seen is 70ms, and the average is about 55ms. Great for remote desktop and video chat
I'll keep this updated with my findings. Highest test I have pulled so far has been 20 down/15 up.
Don't think so. Not here in Dallas yet.
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Noticed it too in Blue Springs, MO!
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Doesn't look quite as fast as Verizon late though
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Still very decent.
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With a signal like that, I get 28-33 Mbps down on Verizon.
I'll take unlimited and slower over faster and tiered any day of the week. Plus... screw Verizon and their nazi attitudes. Lol.
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With a signal like that, I get 28-33 Mbps down on Verizon.
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Why do you constantly troll people?
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ryanguhr said:
I'll take unlimited and slower over faster and tiered any day of the week. Plus... screw Verizon and their nazi attitudes. Lol.
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You really think Sprint is going to stay unlimited with LTE that long?
Don't see why not that's their "thing".
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Here's what I get on Verizon w 3 bars not SUPER fast everywhere like fan boys may have you think.
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ryanguhr said:
Don't see why not that's their "thing".
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Because they're broke, losing customers, and that's all they have to try to get people to stay. If they start improving and rolling out this LTE network widely and (gasp) maybe gain customers, they'll cut unlimited data just like AT&T and Verizon.
Actually I think spring will implement something like ting wireless sooner or later
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So we'll just see what happens. It's in the future big rip.
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martonikaj said:
Because they're broke, losing customers, and that's all they have to try to get people to stay. If they start improving and rolling out this LTE network widely and (gasp) maybe gain customers, they'll cut unlimited data just like AT&T and Verizon.
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Yeah, if that happens it'll suck. But all your VZW bootloaders will be encrypted and signed, your internet results will be sold to the highest bidder and your bill will be triple ours. Now get the hell out of our We Love Sprint Party!
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Here's what I get on Verizon w 3 bars not SUPER fast everywhere like fan boys may have you think.
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Here is a result while doing 70mph.... not too shabby ? Sprint LTE
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captblaze said:
Here is a result while doing 70mph.... not too shabby ? Sprint LTE
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Are you in Chicago or just connected to that speedtest server
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sweeet I hope Boston gets some love soon :l
BrianDigital said:
Actually I think spring will implement something like ting wireless sooner or later
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There's no money in that compared to running postpaid services. And they sell wholesale service to Ting already. Why would they turn themselves into a prepaid carrier? Think Sprint would go out of business before they did that.
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Yeah, if that happens it'll suck. But all your VZW bootloaders will be encrypted and signed, your internet results will be sold to the highest bidder and your bill will be triple ours. Now get the hell out of our We Love Sprint Party!
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I don't care that the bootloaders are encrypted on Verizon. I'm never going to be a customer there either... I like how you assume that just because I tell you that Sprint will dump UL data that I'm a Verizon customer.

LOL at Verizon's marketing of GNex

It's cool it's $99 now with a 2 year contract, but they turned it into the Samsung Galaxy Nexus III:
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Anyone else get a good chuckle out of this? I know *why* they did it, but still.
"By Samsung" and the Samsung logo seemed sufficient enough as well as the voice over.
That's how much I paid for mine back in February. Had an authorized retailer price match Amazon.
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I meant the samsung logo above the screen more than the price drop
Looks like Verizon thinks the samsung name has a lot of value. Hopefully enough of the nexus sold to justify carrying the next one.
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The local Verizon store I go to all of the customer service people had galaxy nexus phones we were comparing them one day and all 4 that were in there had gnex. Even talked about cm9 and such.
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T-Keith said:
Looks like Verizon thinks the samsung name has a lot of value. Hopefully enough of the nexus sold to justify carrying the next one.
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Verizon will be lucky to carry another Nexus period
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Verizon will be lucky to carry another Nexus period
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How so? Google made it AOSP so they obviously don't mind it. Also, Verizon is welcoming more higher end Android phones as of late to compete with other carriers. There's not many reasons for them not to carry the next Nexus.
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Galaxy s3 on Verizon has an encrypted bootloader. That is why they don't deserve another Nexus.
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Galaxy s3 on Verizon has an encrypted bootloader. That is why they don't deserve another Nexus.
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That's the S3, not the nexus. All because they lock a different phone, that shouldn't botch the chances of another nexus. Also note that they've locked nearly every Motorola bootloader they've come across. And all of their HTC phones are also locked so why even point out the S3? Both are made by Samsung? Big deal. The S3 was never PROMISED an unlocked bootloader or straight support from Google to begin with.
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If Verizon gets another nexus I will get it, if not then I will go to another carrier, once you go nexus you dont go back
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If Verizon gets another nexus I will get it, if not then I will go to another carrier, once you go nexus you dont go back
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Yep 100% man I fell the same way lol.
After coming from my droid 3 to the nexus I started thinking that I was a dum ass for ever getting a Motorola phone.
Thank god I got my nexus it so much better then any phone I have ever used.
From now on I'm sticking with a nexus.
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smartadmin said:
If Verizon gets another nexus I will get it, if not then I will go to another carrier, once you go nexus you dont go back
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Too true!
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Too true!
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I just got a Verizon Nexus for $9.99 and free shipping from newegg.com..
Even got a free desktop dock and $25 in newegg.com credit....
I have a Tmobile S3 and we are switching to Verizon, but I could not bring myself to paying $150 for the S3 when the Nexus was $10!!!
Agreed, I hope Verizon gets another Nexus. I wouldn't get anything else now.
I'm done with Verizon when my contract is up in 2014, until then, I'll enjoy my unlimited data.
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Considering Samsung is the smartphone market leader right now, I'd say yes, the Samsung name holds a lot of value.
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That's the S3, not the nexus. All because they lock a different phone, that shouldn't botch the chances of another nexus. Also note that they've locked nearly every Motorola bootloader they've come across. And all of their HTC phones are also locked so why even point out the S3? Both are made by Samsung? Big deal. The S3 was never PROMISED an unlocked bootloader or straight support from Google to begin with.
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Yes, because they treat their customer base with indifference, they don't deserve another Nexus. I don't care what they did or didn't promise, I do care that they are the only network to put such stringent requirements on Samsung. My point is if Verizon does get another Nexus, this time it may very well be a faux Nexus with an encrypted boot loader.
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I'll go wherever the Nexus goes..
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I'll go wherever the Nexus goes..
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Yea this is pretty much my thoughts as well. Going gsm if Verizon doesn't get the next nexus phone.
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Fastest LTE network?

OK.. So I'm not going to pretend I understand everything there is to know about wireless networks. But every day we see commercials from every cell phone company claiming they are the best, fastest and most reliable. What is the true skinny? Does anyone really know?
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I would assume it's verizon... but it also depends on where you live.
I just find it so funny.. And yet so confusing that everyone claims to be the best. That clearly cannot be the case.
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Verizon's is really fast and has a large bandwidth( hope I'm using that right) like a my buddy pulled down 20 mbps at the bar. But your going to pay a premium for it. I'm content with the speeds that I get with T-Mobile
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Verizon.... Friend gets a constant 18+mbps and hit a 30mbps
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Yea as all the others stated here in New York City Verizon is the fastest. But the monthly bill that follows as well as the taxes and frees aren't worth it. I had a Gnex on their network for about 4 months then sold the phone and terminated my contract $360 to move to the $30 monthly 4g plan with my white gsm nexus I bought off ebay
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Yea as all the others stated here in New York City Verizon is the fastest. But the monthly bill that follows as well as the taxes and frees aren't worth it. I had a Gnex on their network for about 4 months then sold the phone and terminated my contract $360 to move to the $30 monthly 4g plan with my white gsm nexus I bought off ebay
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Same here
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On Verizon. Took this a few months ago but I could def do it again
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My friend pulled 35mbps on virgin mobile LTE where I live. She consistently can pull that too. On my HSDPA model I pull 18mbps consistently with virgin mobile.
Yep Verizon will win and make you broke at the same time!
OK..i too can pull super fast speeds as well on my vzw nexus. My question however is how do the other networks claim they are the fastest? We have all seen and heard the commercials. I know all about marketing and what not. Are they just lying? Or is there something I'm missing?
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OK..i too can pull super fast speeds as well on my vzw nexus. My question however is how do the other networks claim they are the fastest? We have all seen and heard the commercials. I know all about marketing and what not. Are they just lying? Or is there something I'm missing?
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Well nobody is going to say they are the slowest. Just because they say something doesn't make it true
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OK..i too can pull super fast speeds as well on my vzw nexus. My question however is how do the other networks claim they are the fastest? We have all seen and heard the commercials. I know all about marketing and what not. Are they just lying? Or is there something I'm missing?
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It's all about the wording. T-mobile will say they have the fastest 4G network (HSPA+) which is true. And in AT&T commercials they claim to have the largest 4G network..which is also true. Neither carrier even touches on LTE when talking about largest or fastest, because they can't compete there.
Verizon is fastest i think
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It depends where you live. Like on average where I work att is a hair faster than Verizon but in most areas you'll find the roles reversed. Also look to see sprints speeds. Their network is pretty empty so you'll probably see better speeds.
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Verizon in warner robins Ga. Most places I go are 20+ DL speeds. Rare I get less than 15.
This was taken while driving through Indianapolis a couple days ago on AT&T's LTE network.
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This was taken while driving through Indianapolis a couple days ago on AT&T's LTE network.
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On what device? You need to compare same device, otherwise its pointless.
Allow me to explain. Android uses buffers for the network in the initramfs. Manufacturers like to tweak these. You can essentially trick a speedtest into reporting over 100Mbps down. This is how the Thunderbolt was pulling 60+ with LTE at times.
Speedtests are fun but fall under the same trap as most benchmarks, and are really not indicative of true performance.
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OK..i too can pull super fast speeds as well on my vzw nexus. My question however is how do the other networks claim they are the fastest? We have all seen and heard the commercials. I know all about marketing and what not. Are they just lying? Or is there something I'm missing?
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If you look at the commercials T-Mobile claims there android phones are faster than every other companies iPhone which would be true seeing how the iPhone is only 3g. Hands down Verizon is the fastest in my eyes. I don't mind paying the price for the speeds. Check out my signature that was the fastest I got but stopped testing because I realized I used over 500 mb of data doing speed tests alone
Accidentally thanked you but it wouldn't hurt ehh? But in his sig. it does say Galaxy Nexus.
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Google IO Nexus 4 with LTE or Nexus 5 announcement??

Google IO is this Wednesday. Like everyone here (I hope lol) I am super stoke! But, a lot of rumors have been flying around the interweb about a possible Nexus 4 with LTE capabilities. Would you guys be happy with a Nexus 4 LTE announcement or Nexus 5..maybe both in one year since the phone is normally comes out November through December release date???
I would buy the Nexus 4 LTE to keep me happy until the 5.
All rumors. We all know Nexus 5 will appear by the end of the year. I know this would make sprint and verizon users happy.
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This might burst your bubble.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/...utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
But even so, it says they wont FOCUS on new stuff. Doesnt say they wont announce anything. But who knows? Rumors...
jsgraphicart said:
This might burst your bubble.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/...utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
But even so, it says they wont FOCUS on new stuff. Doesnt say they wont announce anything. But who knows? Rumors...
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I bubble still there. It hasn't burst at all. I read a similar article a month ago. But like I said, rumors lol
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I just want new software. I'm not moving on from my Galaxy Nexus any time soon.
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I just want new software. I'm not moving on from my Galaxy Nexus any time soon.
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This.
jsgraphicart said:
I just want new software. I'm not moving on from my Galaxy Nexus any time soon.
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Pretty much this. You have to show me a Nexus that is impossible to resist for me to leave the Gnex.
As for software, everybody should have been expecting 4.3 according to all the evidence and history and I'll be glad to get it once it hits AOSP.
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I hope they announce a new Nexus that Verizon is getting. I've been sitting on an upgrade for a while.
I don't need a new Nexus as long as my GNEX is receiving the coming updates.
I'm looking forward to the influx of threads being created after I/O about the latest android build. It becomes such a festive time while everyone is rapidly spamming "check for updates"
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Why do we need another Google io thread?
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No.
They take a year to release a new device, and there did not have a track record of doing minor changes to a current product as far as I know........
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I don't need a new Nexus as long as my GNEX is receiving the coming updates.
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Official support might be ending this year October, better jump on custom ROMs.
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Please be a new Nexus 7. That's all I care about.
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I just want new software. I'm not moving on from my Galaxy Nexus any time soon.
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Yes but our 18 month cycle is almost up. 4.3 maybe our last so hopefully they make it good.
My question is when my two year ends this September, whether I should get a nexus 4/5 or the X phone. I want the iPhone of Google for update purposes and don't want to have many different models claiming to be pure but when updates come it takes months.
I/O
I really like/hate android news sites as most stuff is already revealed.
I just hope Google has some servers up ready to give us some stuff tomorrow like babel, play games, maybe 4.3.
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Yes but our 18 month cycle is almost up. 4.3 maybe our last so hopefully they make it good.
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The Devs here at XDA will keep this phone going whether Google supports it or not. I'm not worried about it.
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The Devs here at XDA will keep this phone going whether Google supports it or not. I'm not worried about it.
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BINGO
jsgraphicart said:
The Devs here at XDA will keep this phone going whether Google supports it or not. I'm not worried about it.
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This....this is what I care about.
I don't care if google support us or not........
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The nexus 4 DID ship with LTE but it was removed via software to avoid FCC fines as it was never tested an/or certified.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6474/nexus-4-includes-support-for-lte-on-band-4-aws
So there is no need for Google to put out a nexus "4G".
I have all ready seen several places that the new model numbers will be Nexus 5, 8, & 11 and the new os "Key Lime Pie" will be either version 4.3 or 5.0.
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/googl...ey-lime-pie-and-nexus-5-what-expect-google-io
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/googl...5-nexus-8-nexus-11-concepts-appear-android-43
Also several sources have confirmed that jus as it was with the upgrade from ICS to JB it will be "pushed" to all existing nexus devices. The only nexus phones no Lange receiving updates is the original HTC Nexis One, and the HTC G1 which still unofficially support JB.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Md9b6XbVtQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I'm sure we'll know the facts by Saturday...
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some possibilities
1) http://phandroid.com/2013/05/14/sam...ced/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
2) http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/15/lg-nexus-4-bluetooth-4-0/
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some possibilities
1) http://phandroid.com/2013/05/14/sam...ced/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
2) http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/15/lg-nexus-4-bluetooth-4-0/
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This is interesting. I would love to have that s4 Google edition.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9pmPa_KxsAM
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