Anyone considering selling their t989 and switching to the Nexus 4? With the N4 only $300, and our phones still going for $250-$300 on eBay, I see no reason not to.
I am, I don't like this phone. Not sure if I am taking that route though. I can't even get it to sell on Craigslist. Mines perfect condition, no scratches anywhere not even on the screen and kept in the D30 case. :/ oh well, any Nexus sure beats this phone.
I have mine listed on Ebay right now actually at 260 and it has a bid. Includes case and 8 gig card. I'll be happy to shell out roughly 100 extra for the 16GB nexus 4 after it sells. I didn't think to Sim unlock mine, but seems like the Sim unlocked ones are selling for a bit more if you're planning on listing it.
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I'm counting the days will the 13th
Wifi calling wont work on the N4 for those of us that need it
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noodles2224 said:
I am, I don't like this phone. Not sure if I am taking that route though. I can't even get it to sell on Craigslist. Mines perfect condition, no scratches anywhere not even on the screen and kept in the D30 case. :/ oh well, any Nexus sure beats this phone.
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Enjoy that whompign 16 gigs of storage and no sd slot.
Im waiting for the One X+ to hit my carrier personally.
I really dont think its a big upgrade or a upgrade at all the only thing that makes it a advantage is having 4.2 now thats all and well be getting 4.2 roms soon and i dont like it has no sd card slot on n4
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I really dont think its a big upgrade or a upgrade at all the only thing that makes it a advantage is having 4.2 now thats all and well be getting 4.2 roms soon and i dont like it has no sd card slot on n4
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Agreed that I won't be noticing that big of an upgrade, but no offense to the Devs for this device, generally nexus phones have tons more support in development.
I've had this phone since launch and this phone and the Devs just keeps getting better and better. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HARD WORK.
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Funny you brought this up,
I used to own a HTC Sensation 4G. I got it for $180 and it was only 2 month old. I used it for 4 months and realized a few issues with it.
1. Sense sucks (I hate it and Sense on the Sensation is buggy)
2. Getting it S-OFF is difficult and I almost bricked it attempting so I never tried it again.
3. Charger is in a dumb place (on left side of phone)
4. HTC would not confirm a Jellybean update (made me feel like it wasn't getting it)
So I decided to part with it. I always wanted a Nexus for the stock Google experience. I wanted a LG Nexus 4 but didn;t want to wait nor pay $300+ for a phone with no expandable memory. But one day I was browsing craigslist hoping to find a used Galaxy Nexus ( Hard to find in my area ) and I found a guy selling a S2. He had it listed for $300 new in box. I thought to myself "That's not a bad deal since T-mobile wants $450 retail". So I set up a meeting with the guy. The phone was used but hardly. No scratches and all the wrapping on it minus the screen protector. It was a 9.9/10 only because it had been used. So I low balled the guy hardcore offering him $200 cash. HE TOOK IT! So now I own a Clean ESN, still under warranty, like brand new, Galaxy S2. I am glad I made this decision.:laugh: And plus Samsung already confired it would get Jellybean. I am happy
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Wifi calling wont work on the N4 for those of us that need it
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That's strange really cuz I use SKYPE on my n7. We must be able to get wifi calling working too...
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I'm seriously thinking about the Nexus 4. I love the pure Android N7, which increases my temptation (makes me want an N10 too!). The lack of TMO wi-fi calling is a problem though, as I live behind a bit of granite, so my call reception sucks at home. I work from home and my mobile is my primary work phone. Gotta be able to make and receive calls.
I've just been looking at cell signal boosters and what S2s & MyTouch 4Gs are going for on eBay. Might pass the S2 to my daughter and sell her crappy MT4G. Then I'll probably switch to a TMO Value Plan and save some monthly $$. I think I'm going to try a cell booster this week. If that works, I'll probably go for the N4 one way or another.
I'm dumping this t989 asap. I can still sell it for 200-300 beans easy. The Nexus 4 is an upgrade in evey conceivable way. I sold my Nexus S 4g for this phone and I regret it. Can't wait to be aboard the Nexus train again. It's gonna be a great ride.
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Well might as well put my two cents in on this. as i spent today thinking about selling my phone on ebay and buying it as well. But then i realized alot of things about the phone that i dislike that i never knew until i dug deeper. Just a few things, that helped me in my final decision to wait till official jelly bean for sgs2. It will improve our phone quite a bit i believe.
1. no wifi calling, other then some free app that gives you a different phone number... worthless in my eyes.
2. the battery isn't removable, so when the battery dies so does your phone.
3. the glass backing is extreme fragile one slight drop and its cracked, front is durable.
4. heard poor battery performance, i know this is still debatable (firmware, usage) but, with no option to switch it out... risky.
5. washy colors on the display, even tho the resolution is very great.
6. no sd card expansion, i mean who are you apple?
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That's strange really cuz I use SKYPE on my n7. We must be able to get wifi calling working too...
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Skype and wifi calling are way different...
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The nexus 4 looks like a great phone and the price is right too.. But no expandable storage is a downer..looks like another nexus phone that I won't be buying
My Galaxy S II is up on eBay now as well. I loved the phone for the year I had it (longest I've ever kept any phone) and it's even more awesome now that I put CM10 on it, but I'm going Nexus only from now on. Can't beat that $350 price tag. While I would prefer a 32GB version, I've never gotten close to using 16GB on any of my phones.
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I'm dumping this t989 asap. I can still sell it for 200-300 beans easy. The Nexus 4 is an upgrade in evey conceivable way. I sold my Nexus S 4g for this phone and I regret it. Can't wait to be aboard the Nexus train again. It's gonna be a great ride.
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Yup same here.
I think everyone who goes from a Nexus device to one that's locked down with carrier bloat ends up regretting that decision.
It'll be amazing getting updates as soon as they're out again. Not to mention the crazy dev support it'll have. This phone will make a great paperweight/desk ornament or backup in case I break another phone, lol.
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Enjoy that whompign 16 gigs of storage and no sd slot.
Im waiting for the One X+ to hit my carrier personally.
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The lack of an SD slot isn't an issue for me. All my music is on GMusic, and I don't really store anything on my phone but ROMs and ROM related things... so 16GB will be plenty. What does everyone store on their phones that needs so much space anyway? Even if I wanted to store my entire music collection, that's 150GB+... cloud storage sort of gets rid of the need for that. With 16GB, you can even store a few seasons of TV shows... so again, what are you guys doing with your phones? Torrenting?
Already sold mine for 250 on craigslist.can't wait for the 13th. Tho im stuck using this mytouch till then
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the N4 loos really nice. but I think since I will be sticking with t-mobile (especially since it was working fine during and after Sandy), I rather go with the Galaxy Note 2 as it will be good for at least 1 year and not to mention the software can be upgraded to use the tmobile LTE when it goes live.
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Yup same here.
I think everyone who goes from a Nexus device to one that's locked down with carrier bloat ends up regretting that decision.
It'll be amazing getting updates as soon as they're out again. Not to mention the crazy dev support it'll have. This phone will make a great paperweight/desk ornament or backup in case I break another phone, lol.
The lack of an SD slot isn't an issue for me. All my music is on GMusic, and I don't really store anything on my phone but ROMs and ROM related things... so 16GB will be plenty. What does everyone store on their phones that needs so much space anyway? Even if I wanted to store my entire music collection, that's 150GB+... cloud storage sort of gets rid of the need for that. With 16GB, you can even store a few seasons of TV shows... so again, what are you guys doing with your phones? Torrenting?
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I guess the price of the nexus justifies the lack of SD...but i store alot of music/work stuff on my phone. A nandroid backup is 2 gigs on its own.
I could probably get by on a nexus 4, my carrier(telus) is dead silent about it though, and theyre CDMA...so i dont even think I can buy one for telus from google.
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$300 Unlocked
Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) S4 Pro
2GB RAM
Android 4.2
Software from Google.
hell, when my contract with T Mobile expire on Jan I'll just drop them and get this baby.
LG made, kinda not excited, but for $300 this thing sounds like a steal. But comparing this with $600 for SGS 3 or Note II, the choice if obvious.
Edit: The lack of microSD sucks. But I can live with it (probably)
Hmm, I was hoping for an HTC One X+, but this sounds more exciting.
I looked at this- I would rather have a microSD slot, otherwise, it looks like fun. For the price, it's a fair consideration for a Nexus device. In full disclosure, I did just buy a Relay 4G- it's still unopened in the box.
However, I am planning on getting a Nexus 10, even without the microSD.
I thinking about it. For the Specs and that price its hard to past.
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Honestly it depends on how development for the Relay goes over the next 6 months lol.
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The developers at xda are awesome and I will still be a frequent visitor no matter what. But having a Nexus phone from Google might mean that I don't have to play with my phone to make it work anymore.
To be honest, I use my smartphone mostly to make phone calls (unbelievable, isn't it?) and read news.
Jep. I'm totally getting one.
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Yuuupp. I stopped using the keyboard on my G2 like a year ago cause it was too slow. No more moving parts for me.
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350 off contract is too good to turn down Imo. Gonna wait a few weeks for initial responses, but as long as those are good I am in.
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I plan on getting one in December when my ETF decreases, then jumping on Straight Talk!
I am getting one, can't wait !
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I'll be getting my wife and I one. Especially with the TMo subsidy. We're mid-contract on our Classic Plan anyway.
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I'll be getting my wife and I one. Especially with the TMo subsidy. We're mid-contract on our Classic Plan anyway.
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Man, why're you getting it on contract for $200 while off-contract it's only $350?
I am turning my Classic Plan to Value Plan, cost $20 less per month. That will pay for the price difference in 8 months and save me $250 over the next 2 years.
Does anyone know the downside of a non removable battery? People keep mentioning it as a problem but I don't get it.
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Does anyone know the downside of a non removable battery? People keep mentioning it as a problem but I don't get it.
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you can have more than one battery.... if its stuck in the fone once its flat its useless
Another negative about a non removable battery is if something is hanging your phone you can't pull the battery. I kind of like the looks of the phone but no sd card slot? Kinda odd. Coming up on my upgrade in december and I may have to go into tmobile and play with one and see about getting it so long as the mod community is there. Anyone here bought a phone off contract from google before? If so how was the experiance?
Sent from my G2 running the random rom of the day.
There are two screws visible on the bottom of the casing, so although we haven't seen a full teardown yet, I get the feeling it's not going to be hard to replace the battery if necessary.
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Ill be gettin one the day it comes out. hopefully anyways. The vision is nice and have loved it. But when my gf has the one s and I can zip through anything on her phone without it slowing down and havin my tranformer prime to play with all the time just makes me use my phone for nothing when I used to use it for everything. I just want moar power!! G2 is still the best phone I've ever used thou
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I have come to accept the fact that the G3 is not coming. If I have to go without a physical keyboard then getting a Nexus device is the next best thing. That said, I can get this off contract, and if Tmobile gets a high end phone with a physical keyboard in a year or so I can get back on contract to get it.
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Another negative about a non removable battery is if something is hanging your phone you can't pull the battery. I kind of like the looks of the phone but no sd card slot? Kinda odd. Coming up on my upgrade in december and I may have to go into tmobile and play with one and see about getting it so long as the mod community is there. Anyone here bought a phone off contract from google before? If so how was the experiance?
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You never need to do a battery pull. Read up on how to hard shut off devices without removable batteries (like all tablets).
Every single device I've ever bought has been off contract and buying from Google is just like any other. My Nexus 7 is great, but while my Samsung Galaxy S III isn't Google, I run the exact same rom on it as I do on my n7. It was also quicker/easier to root and install a custom rom on my sgs3, plus it has 80gb internal storage (16gb+64gb, am using 42gb of that space as of this post) vs the extremely limited space on my n7.
There are more accessories for the sgs3 than the n7 and development wise roughly the same roms (maybe more if you count touchwiz).
Granted my sgs3 on Android 4.1.2 has a bug my nexus 7 doesn't have (which doesn't affect me), but still those possibilities are important to consider.
I guess my point is that passing on a non Google device for a nexus really isn't that obvious (to me anyway). I have more storage, faster network speeds, a removable battery (multiple ones even), and greater accessory selection. I use the same rom for both devices and both are unlocked and off contract. However, and this is a big deal for some people, I paid probably $200 more for my sgs3 than I would for the nexus 4.
Always consider the potential developer community but more importantly consider the manufacturer and the phone itself. Personally I've never had a good experience with LG hardware in the past, so if I were considering the n4 I would have to see tests and testimonials of people using it in real world situations, but there are some things that scare me just from what's been put out there already.
How fragile is that glass back? The one on the Optimus G broke within days on a reviewer who babied his device and had no idea how it happened.
Can the wireless charging work with a case? I know all phones with inductive charging currently can't..
Lastly, how bad on the battery is that new screen of theirs? The Optimus G (same screen) got a lot of criticism for its bad battery life and excessive screen drain. Without the ability to swap batteries I can see it being a deal breaker for some.
Those are just my personal thoughts and opinions based on the 5 android devices I've owned though. Time will ultimately tell.
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Howdy! Thunderturd user here with a January upgrade, looking for advice.
I've come to the conclusion that Verizon's ROM update system is crippling. My formerly flagship phone is running Twisted's cobbled together ICS ROM a year after its official release. This makes me want to take hostages.
It seems the only solution is to get my junk straight from the source. So I want a Nexus, but I've got a few problems with the new one.
1. Battery. I need a removable one.
2. SD card. I've got 20+ gigs of music on my current craptacular device.
3. I have to come out of pocket for the full amount of the phone. I want Verizon to take a hit on this. If I'm paying the full monthly price, I want them to bleed on the hardware.
So talk to me about your phone. I'm thinking about rocking a Galaxy Nexus until Google puts out something more practical than the 4 and selling my upgrade on ebay.
Any flaws in my thinking?
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Howdy! Thunderturd user here with a January upgrade, looking for advice.
I've come to the conclusion that Verizon's ROM update system is crippling. My formerly flagship phone is running Twisted's cobbled together ICS ROM a year after its official release. This makes me want to take hostages.
It seems the only solution is to get my junk straight from the source. So I want a Nexus, but I've got a few problems with the new one.
1. Battery. I need a removable one.
2. SD card. I've got 20+ gigs of music on my current craptacular device.
3. I have to come out of pocket for the full amount of the phone. I want Verizon to take a hit on this. If I'm paying the full monthly price, I want them to bleed on the hardware.
So talk to me about your phone. I'm thinking about rocking a Galaxy Nexus until Google puts out something more practical than the 4 and selling my upgrade on ebay.
Any flaws in my thinking?
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The gnex is an absolutely fantastic phone. Removable battery, extended oem batteries available (with NFC capability), 32gb on the VZW version, google play music cloud storage, excellent developer support, good accessories, nice screen, quality camera and skimmed down, speeded up android. I'm rocking a 16gb gsm gnex straight from the play store and I absolutely adore it. Bought it 1 month before the Nexus 4 dropped and I have no regrets. LG has been terrible to me and I personally think in terms of overall usability, the gnex trumps the 4.
The gnex, like I said, has excellent developer support and have been experimented with for over a year. We have this device figured out here in these forums and it can do everything you want it to do.
I say pull the trigger with a gnex. Granted it doesn't have the sd card slot, but there are ways around that.
Good luck
If the SD card is a must you shouldn't even be here. Go with the S3 or Note 2.
I'm looking at the prices on the VZW website and I think you should go with Amazon if you want to spend less on an upgrade. VZW is gouging the hell out of you. 50 bucks on contract for a pre-owned Gnex? 100 bucks for a new one? Gimme a break. I can find one for 200 bucks now and 250 in great condition.
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Howdy! Thunderturd user here with a January upgrade, looking for advice.
I've come to the conclusion that Verizon's ROM update system is crippling. My formerly flagship phone is running Twisted's cobbled together ICS ROM a year after its official release. This makes me want to take hostages.
It seems the only solution is to get my junk straight from the source. So I want a Nexus, but I've got a few problems with the new one.
1. Battery. I need a removable one.
2. SD card. I've got 20+ gigs of music on my current craptacular device.
3. I have to come out of pocket for the full amount of the phone. I want Verizon to take a hit on this. If I'm paying the full monthly price, I want them to bleed on the hardware.
So talk to me about your phone. I'm thinking about rocking a Galaxy Nexus until Google puts out something more practical than the 4 and selling my upgrade on ebay.
Any flaws in my thinking?
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gnex is a great choice.. i guess the main issue for you would be no sdcard but verizon has a 32gb version that you could get
Sprint also comes with 32GB version & ext. battery available for just the cost of shipping (see amazon wireless for good deal now)!
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3. I have to come out of pocket for the full amount of the phone. I want Verizon to take a hit on this. If I'm paying the full monthly price, I want them to bleed on the hardware.
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i find this requirement insanely funny.
verizon doesnt take a hit on the hardware cost. its factored into their plan prices. if you think them discounting the phone alot hurts them, you are delusional
A Nexus phone is always worth it IMO.
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Honestly I would go with one thats for sale used on swappa.com . There is one *cough* *cough* in Mint condition for $235 thats the 32GB and it is a refurb VZW sent, so it is the same as if you bought it straight from VZW right now except with 32GB memory.
I too had a TurdBolt and I couldnt stand it. The Galaxy Nexus is a spectacular device for whats around today. If your buying off contract right now I would stay away from a S3 or NoteII unless you have $600 to throw away.
In the lines of 2nd poster:
Gnex big storage capability = OTG
And for us, early adopters, it has been a landmark device; it will keep serving us well, OS-wise, for at least 2 more major versions.
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Get the GNex. It's a great device even if stuck on Verizon's reliable yet ever so slow update network. I'll be jumping ship when my contract expires in another year, but for now it's a great device and will be for the foreseeable future.
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Get the GNex. It's a great device even if stuck on Verizon's reliable yet ever so slow update network. I'll be jumping ship when my contract expires in another year, but for now it's a great device and will be for the foreseeable future.
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Thats what im doing right now. Im switching to the GSM for cost primarily. Honestly the slow updates arent an issue because the device has an amazing developer support.
Thanks guys, you sold me.
So should I use my upgrade on an S3 (or other) and sell it, or save the upgrade? Is Verizon going to be offering a Nexus device in the future?
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Thanks guys, you sold me.
So should I use my upgrade on an S3 (or other) and sell it, or save the upgrade? Is Verizon going to be offering a Nexus device in the future?
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If you either need the money or can put it aside until something thou want comes out then yeah, otherwise I would wait
-dont forget to check out my phone on Swappa I'll throw in my diztronic case too
Buy an S3. You can do everything you want on that.
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Get the s3
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Buy an S3. You can do everything you want on that.
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Yeah?
How about this time next year?
It's not the hardware I have an issue with, it's the crushing ineptitude of the upgrade system. My TB was the S3 in early 2011 and have been waiting for ICS for a year. 12 fvcking months.
Google-->me
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Google-->Samsung/HTC/LG/Moto-->Verizon-->me
I like the first one.
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Google-->me
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I like the first one.
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Fixed.....(I intentionally left LG out because they don't know how to update phones in the first place)
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Get a Note II
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Yeah?
How about this time next year?
It's not the hardware I have an issue with, it's the crushing ineptitude of the upgrade system. My TB was the S3 in early 2011 and have been waiting for ICS for a year. 12 fvcking months.
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Idk if you'll find a phone that's guaranteed upgrades on big red. Even the nexus was bsed with. The s3 and note 2 are pretty good in that area. At least samsung sends the update. I don't think the rezound will end up with JB.
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i just threw my iphone 4 for this phone 2 days ago, and im happy about it
Has ANYONE came back to the Galaxy Nexus from another phone? and if so, what phone and why are you back on the nexus?
Hey,
I used to Own a HTC One X... I came back to the GNex due two two reasons 1) Due to its timely Updates to the Latest Android OS 2) No Fuss in terms of Bootloader, Kernel etc. And a Bonus Reason - 4 Cores are an overkill on a phone for someone who doesnt game alot..the only things I miss is the 32 GB storage and Poly-carbonate Uni-body exterior and well offcourse the camera (not a huge deal breaker).
Cheers
i bought an s3 but didnt even open it, bought the gnex and returned the s3
iphone 4s, cant believe the price this thing sells, its looks like it was made 3 years ago...
Never left the Galaxy Nexus. There is nothing on Verizon that makes me think twice. I have a nexus phone with 32gb of storage, 4G lte, a HD screen, and a great dev community. What's there not to like? No phone is a big enough jump that would make me want to leave.
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Yup had a s3 on sprint and finally got kicked. Now on ST ATT with my gnex and love it
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Not exactly jump back, but I just bought a GalNex even though I already own HOX. Love the deepblack screen and the simplicity front design of the phone. Also love the removable battery cover so I can switch out and put the 2000mah one.
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i went to the rezound when I kept getting 4g issues with the nexus on verizon. Went back to nexus after they fixed the issue. Also got tired of the lack of updates from htc
I actually turned a blind eye on my GNex once google released the maps for iOS, and now I am on iPhone5 - no brainer it is a #1 app in the AppStore in less than 24 hours since release - but I am keeping my GNex if I need an android fix
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I actually turned a blind eye on my GNex once google released the maps for iOS, and now I am on iPhone5 - no brainer it is a #1 app in the AppStore in less than 24 hours since release - but I am keeping my GNex if I need an android fix
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I'm thinking of going in this position as well. I sold my Gnex and got a Nexus 4, and I bought an iPod touch 5 to keep up with iOS since I hadn't used it in a while. I'm really liking iOS again. I thought about selling my N4 and getting an iPhone 5, but its way too expensive (and I've purchased a lot of apps on Google Play). I'm probably gonna buy the next iPhone when it comes out and just keep my N4 as backup, and to have access to the apps that I purchased if I want to use them.
I switched to the iPhone and came right back. Screw iTunes, paying for music, hooking your phone to iTunes in order to DELETE PICTURES, tiny screen, you have to pay for everything, and their GPS application is a joke. Not to mention the development/root apps are the best things about Android.
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I switched to the iPhone and came right back. Screw iTunes, paying for music, hooking your phone to iTunes in order to DELETE PICTURES, tiny screen, you have to pay for everything, and their GPS application is a joke. Not to mention the development/root apps are the best things about Android.
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Thats just the best thing i've read in a loooong time.
File transfer is the biggest deal for me.
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I switched to the iPhone and came right back. Screw iTunes, paying for music, hooking your phone to iTunes in order to DELETE PICTURES, tiny screen, you have to pay for everything, and their GPS application is a joke. Not to mention the development/root apps are the best things about Android.
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Don't get me wrong I think jelly bean aesthetics are years ahead of the iOS.
I paid for quite a bit on the Play Store.
I use a lot of streaming services like spotify and pandora (have paid subscription to both).
On top, everything that I used on Android is here on iOS and some things are way more polished to be ignored - notably the google maps. Of course some things are just terrible like sharing.
Camera though kick the living **** out of GNex amateurish approach and a nice bonus.
Galaxy Nexus was the longest I ever had the same phone. Absolutely perfect even with verizon being retarded about updates. I would have kept it but it took a fall and the glass broke. Got a replacement screen which was a defect. Still waiting on another one but I picked up the note 2 to try and I fell in love with it. This phone killed my want for a tablet and it's absolutely perfect.
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Galaxy Nexus was the longest I ever had the same phone. Absolutely perfect even with verizon being retarded about updates. I would have kept it but it took a fall and the glass broke. Got a replacement screen which was a defect. Still waiting on another one but I picked up the note 2 to try and I fell in love with it. This phone killed my want for a tablet and it's absolutely perfect.
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Same here...as soon as i got use to the size i was hooked.
I've gone from a Nokia Lumia 820 to the Galaxy Nexus, today!
It's back to Android for me after owning two Windows phone handsets..
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I'm thinking of going in this position as well. I sold my Gnex and got a Nexus 4, and I bought an iPod touch 5 to keep up with iOS since I hadn't used it in a while. I'm really liking iOS again. I thought about selling my N4 and getting an iPhone 5, but its way too expensive (and I've purchased a lot of apps on Google Play). I'm probably gonna buy the next iPhone when it comes out and just keep my N4 as backup, and to have access to the apps that I purchased if I want to use them.
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Sell the nexus 4 to me if it is 16gb
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I keep flip flopping between the nexus the note and skyrocket. Nexus is my favorite, but terrible terrible radios.
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mariosraptor said:
Sell the nexus 4 to me if it is 16gb
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It is 16gb, but like I said I can't sell it because iPhone 5 is way too expensive. If you have an iP5 that you're willing to trade, my N4 is in mint condition
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I am on sgs3 but coming back on gnex, even if 16 gb is not enough, this phone is crazy...
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Been looking at getting off sprint(gs2) and go to a prepaid plan to reduce our phone bill. This phone seems to fit the bill nicely, I wanted a large screen and removeable storage. I bought one on swappa and am waiting for it to come in. Cant wait to play with it, only thing that sucks is the lack of dev support. Granted i dont need much, pretty much just root to run a couple apps. Gonna unlock it, hope att doesnt give me a problem(not a customer) gonna try out tmobile, not sure if im in a refarmed area or not so might suck otherwise ill try another prepaid att mvno. Well thats my story. Hope this phone works out, spec wise it should just gotta see about a network. Im honestly shocked they havent marketed this phone at all.
I'm using mine unlocked on tmo. Luckily I live in a refarmed and LTE area so my service is perfect. Love the phone, just sad about dev support, but the stock ROM is pretty legit, so root is good enough for me.
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This phones rules... I don't miss custom roms and I came from the Note.
I think LG used this phone as a scapegoat for the G2 for testing purposes. It might not make sense but they have stated that they "listened to us about their phones," so who knows.
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This phone is awesome and this is coming from a ex Apple fan. I mean stock 32th internal storage, 2gb ram, and 1.7ghz cpu, and up to 64 gb external storage I think it's probably the best phone out there right now. Can't forget about the 1080p screen and 13 mega pixel camera either. Hands down the best phone out there until maybe the note 3 or g2 comes out.
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This phone is awesome and this is coming from a ex Apple fan. I mean stock 32th internal storage, 2gb ram, and 1.7ghz cpu, and up to 64 gb external storage I think it's probably the best phone out there right now. Can't forget about the 1080p screen and 13 mega pixel camera either. Hands down the best phone out there until maybe the note 3 or g2 comes out.
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Exactly what I thought. What is more astonishing is that it only costs $439 off contract. The Note II cost $709 and the OGP is twice the phone. Love this phone as it has every single thing you could want in a phone for cheap price and it is very well made.
so pissed, was suppose to come friday but the package was missent somewhere else, damn usps, happened last month with my chromecast too, so hopefully monday or tuesday ugh....
I've been in a very limited correspondence with LG in regards to unlocking the bootloader via an official method but they are playing coy. I've also engaged them about releasing the source code for the phone but have yet to receive a reply, hoping for the best but expecting them to give me a cookie cutter response or a plain and simple no...
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got it and love it so far, on lte with tmobile at home where i barely get a good data signal on sprint.
88cavalierz24 said:
got it and love it so far, on lte with tmobile at home where i barely get a good data signal on sprint.
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Awesome! :good:
Lets be honest guys, things don't look good on our side. We haven't heard a damn thing about a Gnex version of 4.4 and considering that Google already left us without Miracast, LE Bluetooth and left us on linux 3.0, 4.3 Jelly Bean may be our last update.
So, if google abandon us, are you guys staying on gnex or will you move on? Share your thoughts.
Since I'll be in the army next year I'm going to hold off buying the nexus 5 as I just won't have the time to enjoy it and get amongst all the development but once I'm all settled in and begin my studies towards the end of the year I may just wait for the next nexus its going to be hard but a wise decision I think I'll live hahahaha
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I'm still going to have my Gnex. It still does what I need it to and it still is acceptably fast for my applications. I really do not want to switch to a device with a non-removable battery. My only gripe so far 2 years later is that the GPS works so much better on the later phones by comparison
I'll do my best to get Nexus 5 when it's out.
I'm on Verizon should pretty much explain it all. I'm stuck with 4.2.2 galaxy nexus
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...Buy a Nexus 5?
Castro27 said:
Lets be honest guys, things don't look good on our side. We haven't heard a damn thing about a Gnex version of 4.4 and considering that Google already left us without Miracast, LE Bluetooth and left us on linux 3.0, 4.3 Jelly Bean may be our last update.
So, if google abandon us, are you guys staying on gnex or will you move on? Share your thoughts.
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In all reality that really doesn't mean anything though... Who's honestly running stock anyways?
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I buy nexus 5 and my gnex goes to my sister.
Just sit back and watch everything unfold. I got my GNex last year at around October(Bad timing I know) and I only started using it as my daily starting from August this year. I find the phone to be quite good as I was upgrading from a HTC G2. I'll gladly wait another year or so but I wouldn't mind getting a N4 just to add to the collection
If there was a 3000 mah battery similar in size to the oem one, I would keep g nexus for another year or two. This phone sucks because of battery. Period. All the rest is bearable.
Hopefully we will get 4.4 from Google, however i'm sure we will have some great custom 4.4 roms if not.
The Nexus 5 looks nice, however the only real reason to upgrade for me would be 4g, that will not be in my area for another year so i see little point in upgrading. I get 10mbps on 3g anyway so i cant honestly say i'm that bothered about 4g.
The Galaxy Nexus runs all the apps i need it to fine, sure better phones are out, however i see no point in upgrading for the sake of it. The Galaxy Nexus has another year in it yet easily.
Going to buy a Nexus 5 as soon as possible
(probably the day after tomorrow lol)
The GNex is fine for me usually. I just reeeally want a phone where the screen sensitivity doesn't ***t the bed on me all the time.
And the nail in the coffin (which isn't the GNex' fault) is the standard SIM slot. I'm getting a device with a micro sim and want a phone with one as well so I can swap between the two. So Nexus 5 it is, cause I'm not spending $600 on a phone right now.
I have a question , IF the n5 will be sold in the 1st november , it will go online on the playstore at 00:00 AM Worldwide based on american time? Because where i live i'm working at that time
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I plan on jumping ship to Nexus 4 in Dec.
speedyink said:
The GNex is fine for me usually. I just reeeally want a phone where the screen sensitivity doesn't ***t the bed on me all the time.
And the nail in the coffin (which isn't the GNex' fault) is the standard SIM slot. I'm getting a device with a micro sim and want a phone with one as well so I can swap between the two. So Nexus 5 it is, cause I'm not spending $600 on a phone right now.
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Gnex does have a micro Sim slot... Maybe the international doesn't but worst case use an adapter and you should be good to go.
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cstrife999 said:
Gnex does have a micro Sim slot... Maybe the international doesn't but worst case use an adapter and you should be good to go.
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No idea the Verizon version had a mircrosim. The GSM one has a standard size slot.
Although I didn't know there were adapters available. I"ll ask my carrier when I get my watch. I'll still probably get a Nexus 5, just not quite so quickly.
speedyink said:
No idea the Verizon version had a mircrosim. The GSM one has a standard size slot.
Although I didn't know there were adapters available. I"ll ask my carrier when I get my watch. I'll still probably get a Nexus 5, just not quite so quickly.
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I don't think your carrier will have it. I got one off amazon. Used it while back to switch between this and my rezound.
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I don't think your carrier will have it. I got one off amazon. Used it while back to switch between this and my rezound.
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Ah, ok. I'll order one in advance then :good:
im definitely getting the 5
i feel its time to move on from my Gnex, still love it though