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Hi there I have a rogers gs3 and I am thinking of switching to a nexus. I love the gs3 but I also love installing ROMs and unfortunately there are not that many at&t/ rogers ROMs out there. Not even a single miui ROM
I have been reading g up on the specs for both phones and I don't see a big difference in either phones.
What's your take on the phones? Am I making a right choice if I switch phones?
Also what section of the forums would I be looking in for ROMs for the rogers nexus?
I would say it depends on what is important to you. if flashing ROMs(customizing) is what you prefer then go for the nexus.
and yes your are correct ..there is not a big difference or gap on hardware between the two.
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They just unlocked the boot loader on the S3...something to consider now as well.
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RoyJ said:
They just unlocked the boot loader on the S3...something to consider now as well.
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I think that was only an issue on the VZW version no?
If you love your ROMs then this is the phone for you. I love my GNex!
Definitely better if you really wan't the customizations, the newest android first and stable clean android.
However the hw on the nexus does lack behind the gs3 hw quite a bit.
Thanks for all your responses. I really like different ROMs so I am going to get the nexus tomorrow
GS3 is superior to GNexus (powerful cpu, better camera, and so on).. And if you can wait other GS3 roms will be developed in the next future..
If you really want to customize a lot your device I'd wait to the NEXT nexus phone
Cyanogenmod 10 is already really stable.. have you tried it? I'm using it very happily on my gs3 right now.
And hardware differences between the phones is significant.
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ottawadad34 said:
Hi there I have a rogers gs3 and I am thinking of switching to a nexus. I love the gs3 but I also love installing ROMs and unfortunately there are not that many at&t/ rogers ROMs out there. Not even a single miui ROM
I have been reading g up on the specs for both phones and I don't see a big difference in either phones.
What's your take on the phones? Am I making a right choice if I switch phones?
Also what section of the forums would I be looking in for ROMs for the rogers nexus?
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I went from the htc one x which is as good as the s3 and came to my senses and went to a nexus just because I realized that software is so much more important than the hardware and now that I watch phone comparisons I see that the nexys is still competing against all these top tier phones also in a few months the one x and s3 will be beaten by another phone but people will still compare the nexus to the upcoming super phones
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nman123 said:
I went from the htc one x which is as good as the s3 and came to my senses and went to a nexus just because I realized that software is so much more important than the hardware and now that I watch phone comparisons I see that the nexys is still competing against all these top tier phones also in a few months the one x and s3 will be beaten by another phone but people will still compare the nexus to the upcoming super phones
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I'd pass up slightly better hardware specs for an unlocked bootloader and the latest version of Android any day. The only major drawback for me by going to the GNex from the GSIII is losing LTE.
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I love my Nexus.
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So I see that the Galaxy Nexus is free right now on sprint. should I get it? it's got a bigger screen, much faster processor, and the same ram. EDIT: Twice the ram.
The only downside I see to this phone is that there is no memory card slot which is really handy for transferring roms or y'know PORN to the phone from the computer. (or so I think, rather than hooking up a cable and screwing around) (my computer always has a micro sd adapter in it)
Space isn't an issue because I don't store any music on my phone (I use pandora)
I am really wanting the nfc thing because then I can buy a tag and have it turn on my pandora and bluetooth.
The phone I really want is the Note 2, but $300 is really high. Not rich after all.
Final Summation?
Sprint, sprint, sprint. I don't think carrier branded Nexus are worthy...
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I wouldn't buy any CDMA Nexus device, period.
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Why..
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Why..
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CDMA Nexii are always the last to receive updates for the Nexus line. Both Sprint, and particularly Verizon, are notorious for holding up releases for these phones.
Plus the Nexus 4 was just released.
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Won't be switching carriers..
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Won't be switching carriers..
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Then ya seriously do not consider a Nexus. HSPA and all the flashing were what it's born for...
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If you're an XDA member it's retarded to complain about carrier updates. A Nexus is a Nexus. For one, Sprint got 4.1 out in two months after its release. For two, it can always be compiled from AOSP source. Google even released binaries for the Sprint variant for 4.2. I'm running a perfectly stable, purely AOSP, unaltered 4.2 built from source.
If you don't own the device, don't talk like you know what goes on with it.
It is definitely worth the free upgrade.
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And now I have AOSP 4.2.1.
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Didn't end up getting it... I really wanted it. I instead:
Overclocked
Changed the kernel/modem
Updated cm10
Set my wallpaper to the stock nexus one.
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Didn't end up getting it... I really wanted it. I instead:
Overclocked
Changed the kernel/modem
Updated cm10
Set my wallpaper to the stock nexus one.
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If you just wanna emulate a Nexus... try AOKP JB Build 4. Softkeys (superior to ParanoidAndroid's in terms of similarity to Nexii) and even more.
Whatever, I'm on PA 1.5a (ICS) now and it emulates ICS tablets well enough.
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I didn't really want my phone yo emulate the nexus. I just wanted something new. I tried PA. I don't remember if I liked it or not.
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Zeinzu said:
If you're an XDA member it's retarded to complain about carrier updates. A Nexus is a Nexus. For one, Sprint got 4.1 out in two months after its release. For two, it can always be compiled from AOSP source. Google even released binaries for the Sprint variant for 4.2. I'm running a perfectly stable, purely AOSP, unaltered 4.2 built from source.
If you don't own the device, don't talk like you know what goes on with it.
It is definitely worth the free upgrade.
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Exactly however IMO I feel that if you have an upgrade why would you buy a phone that is already outdated instead of either getting the S3, GN2, or LG Nexus, just saying even a normal consumer would say so as well. As I have an upgrade I messed with gnex and don't see the need when my NS4G is. Getting 4.2 as well, and The S3 and GN2 features and build pretty much wrap it together. I don't understand why you would buy an outdated product that will most likely by end or middle of next year be completely obsolete and not supported. Whereas a GN2 will be supported to atleast 2014.
However if financially you can't afford then yes go right ahead. But the S3 would be more practical as it will drop in price in a few months to probably 149 or even 99.
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Because it's still solid hardware and not everyone can afford the price tag of brand new devices. The Galaxy Nexus is free for upgrade and still maintains itself very well against the newest hardware. It will be the most relevant device with software updates thanks to AOSP next to the new Nexus 4. Also, there is no GN2. Not sure what you were meaning to refer to with that.
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Gnex won't possibly be given up so early will it? After all, Nexus One received Gingerbread all along and CM just stopped support very recently. Considering Gnex's dependable hardware I bet it'll last much longer, maybe to official Android 5.x and CM's Android 7+...
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Because it's still solid hardware and not everyone can afford the price tag of brand new devices. The Galaxy Nexus is free for upgrade and still maintains itself very well against the newest hardware. It will be the most relevant device with software updates thanks to AOSP next to the new Nexus 4. Also, there is no GN2. Not sure what you were meaning to refer to with that.
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Galaxy note 2
I think I will just wait and get the note 2 or other quad core super amazing phone. Most of what you guys have said is true. The only reason I was thinking to upgrade is because it was pretty much free.
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Oh. Yea, I'll admit that is an impressive device.
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Yeah. I fell in love with it, But most of my pants are too damn small for that big of a device. That lg optimus g is pretty sweet though. BUT, it is an LG with no removable battery..
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Personally, I love the Gnex. I just upgraded to it from the old school Evo 4 g and even though its not a newly released phone, it is still an amazing device. I'm very glad I took the free upgrade cuz I'm pretty sure I won't "outgrow" this phone for quite a while. I just started getting bored with my Evo a couple months ago, and I got it at first release so I expect this one to last quite a while!
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Well, do you think that Galaxy Nexus will receive Key lime pie update officially?
Think.
Nexus One: 2.1 2.2 2.3, three times,
Nexus S: 2.3 4.0 4.1, three times,
Gnex: 4.0 4.1 4.2, three times?
Or get more updates by nice hardware?
What do you think?
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Well, the Galaxy Nexus is still relevant and we have been promised updates for 18 months which is up at the end if the year.
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Officially? Who knows. Unofficially? Most likely. I'm not worried.
Your pattern about three updates each phone is very convincing. However, those phones stopped in their updates due to partition space issues (and I think the n1 didn't have really enough ram for the aosp Google build).
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geoffcorey said:
Your pattern about three updates each phone is very convincing. However, those phones stopped in their updates due to partition space issues (and I think the n1 didn't have really enough ram for the aosp Google build).
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I do remember reading that the Nexus S users would have had to do a full wipe to install 4.2 and that's why Google didn't push it to them. That said, 4.2 is heavy enough on the Galaxy Nexus that I'm not sure the Nexus S could have handled it well. Unlike the risks and unreliability that an XDA user knows might come from installing a ROM, Google has to know that the experience for it's non-technical, paying customers is acceptable.
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I do remember reading that the Nexus S users would have had to do a full wipe to install 4.2 and that's why Google didn't push it to them. That said, 4.2 is heavy enough on the Galaxy Nexus that I'm not sure the Nexus S could have handled it well. Unlike the risks and unreliability that an XDA user knows might come from installing a ROM, Google has to know that the experience for it's non-technical, paying customers is acceptable.
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The Nexus S seems to be handling CM10.1 (4.2) pretty well in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ovfNODFP4
But I agree with you that Google needs to think about the possibility of the update not performing well for the every day user. They cant put out an update just to put it out and have a bunch of people start complaining about performance issues. I honestly dont think we will have that problem with the next android version though. Unless they totally redesigned Android from the ground up and made it a powerful OS that requires the most advanced hardware. That would be dumb of Google to only support the newest hardware though.
It sure would be nice if Google would make the updates available via download but not ota. That way you always have the option to upgrade but it is not forced on people who don't want to upgrade. This way would avoid some of the customer service issues that arise if the person is aware that what they are doing would completely wipe their phone and are okay with it.
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It went eclair, froyo, gingerbread. For Nexus One
Then gingerbread, ICS, jellybean for the Nexus S
And it went ICS, jellybean, incremental jellybean.
So i think we're due for one more if you go the 3 major upgrade route. We technically haven't had our third major version upgrade.
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If it's new and shiny I'll probably switch to it no matter what.
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It went eclair, froyo, gingerbread. For Nexus One
Then gingerbread, ICS, jellybean for the Nexus S
And it went ICS, jellybean, incremental jellybean.
So i think we're due for one more if you go the 3 major upgrade route. We technically haven't had our third major version upgrade.
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That's what am I talking of!
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Key Pie
Well having the VZW Gnex, I can almost bet that I won't have it officially anytime soon. It just got the 4.2 update.
But I plan on hopping on some of the first custom roms that have it.
So like mentioned before, you're example is very convincing. But at the same time, someone mentioned that 4.2 is running well on some of the older devices. They're unofficial, but they definitely got the update.
I am 99% shure we will get it officaly. And 100% shure that we will unofficaly. But look from this side:
Nexus one:eclair,froyo,gingerbread
Nexus s:gingerbread,ics,jellybean
Galaxy nexus:ics,jellybean? 4.1.,4.1.2,4.2.1,4.2.2 every one of them is the same android version. Jellybean. So,actually we got only one update.
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Please don't yell at me for this, but I sort of hope 5.0 won't be available for the Galaxy Nexus. It'd be a good reason and an excuse to ditch the Gnex and get a Nexus 4
It'd be the convincement point for me to get my dad to finally allow me to get a Nexus 4.
PS: I know convincement is not a word, but new words are conjured up all the time, so yeah..
I have a nexus and we're here at xda. I would probably get android v6
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pretty sure the updates have come for 2 years haven't they?
either way, i am pretty confident we will get 5.0
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Well, the Galaxy Nexus is still relevant and we have been promised updates for 18 months which is up at the end if the year.
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Who promised you this? I don't have any signed agreement from Google or Samsung that this device will get 18 months of updates. Historically that has been true, and the Open Handset Alliance business rules provided for 18 months of support from the vendors. However, when has anyone heard a word from the Open Handset Alliance lately? Technology is moving fast, and random devices have lost support due to software/hardware requirements.
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I am 99% shure we will get it officaly. And 100% shure that we will unofficaly. But look from this side:
Nexus one:eclair,froyo,gingerbread
Nexus s:gingerbread,ics,jellybean
Galaxy nexus:ics,jellybean? 4.1.,4.1.2,4.2.1,4.2.2 every one of them is the same android version. Jellybean. So,actually we got only one update.
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This, technically we only got one major update which is jellybean, we have had several iterations of JB but it is JB none the less. Plus the Gnex has enough horsepower to get an update or 2 again. Android would only be optimized further, so I think our device still has life in it, not like it's a slow single core with 256mb of ram.
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This, technically we only got one major update which is jellybean, we have had several iterations of JB but it is JB none the less. Plus the Gnex has enough horsepower to get an update or 2 again. Android would only be optimized further, so I think our device still has life in it, not like it's a slow single core with 256mb of ram.
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True. Even 512 mb of ram would be enough. Plus we have a strong processor and a good GPU.
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Plus we have a strong processor and a good GPU.
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Yes but only according to 2011 year standards. CPU and especially GPU are actually GNexus weakest sides in comparison to 2013 (and even 2012) - handsets.
*In 2012 there were released mid end phones like HTC One S with S4 Krait onboard.
Yeah but none is too weak to not get the update.
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Hey guys,
I am looking at getting a new phone and my requirements were:
1GB RAM
4.3+ inch screen
720p display.
The Galaxy Nexus caught my eye as it has all those things. I don't have a huge budget (£150, or €175, $225)But I am slightly concerned. Firstly because it is an old piece of kit. Now, that doesn't bother me if it performs well and gets the latest updates, but that's what I am worried about. Secondly because of Dev Support. I need a phone that will be supported for at least a year.
Please tell me what I should do. I am willing to buy a used device. If you think I should get something else, please let me know as to what device you are thinking.
Thanks!
Don't buy this phone.
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Extend your budget go for a Nexus 4 or maybe wait for the next Nexus. Galaxy Nexus is a great phone but let's face it, it's been around for a while... And I doubt if it'll get official updates for the coming year
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If you want it, then buy an extended battery with it and IMHO one should also buy the charging port flex board which may stop working anytime.
Whether or not it gets official updates, it will receive the custom ROMs. But then again why would you go for a 2 year old product?
Get the n4 or the n5 when it releases
Get the s4 or wait for new nexus at end of year.
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Go for nexus 4.....though I'm not saying that Galaxy Nexus is not good, but it has now become somewhat old and won't get support from Google as Nexus 4 will get. Though you always will have support from the custom ROMs....but not stock ROM from Google itself.....so go for Nexus 4 rather than GN.
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Screw n4 and its iphone-ish glass back
Okay, popular opinion suggests that the N4 is my choice. Is there anywhere I can pick it up within my budget?
Thanks!
rajatpatel2009 said:
Go for nexus 4.....though I'm not saying that Galaxy Nexus is not good, but it has now become somewhat old and won't get support from Google as Nexus 4 will get. Though you always will have support from the custom ROMs....but not stock ROM from Google itself.....so go for Nexus 4 rather than GN.
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The n4 is old as well, considering the new nexus will be out in a few months, the n4 has been a blunder from day one an forgotten about due to its terrible launch an unavailability, so people just decided to boycott it an skip it altogether, lg have even said themselves it wasn't on the list of priorities to get that phone out, I don't think google would bother asking lg a second time to make another nexus with that kind of poor effort or attitude.
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So here I am.
I have been watching a load of videos comparing it to Samsung flagships, HTC flagships and some weird devices made by a fruit company. The hardware has EVERYTHING I want for my upgrade. Almost double every spec to my current phone. My only concern is updates. Does this device have 4.2.2 Officially? Will there be 4.3 and 5.0 for it unofficially, if not officially? I need it to last for a year.
If you can answer my questions, I will be extremely grateful. My other option is the Xperia S, but it costs too much, bigger camera then I need and no official 4.1
Thanks Again!
Android 4.2.2 is officialy suported on the galaxy nexus and 4.3 will normally be that too but for 5.0 nobody knows.
And yeah I love the phone and it's getting old but it is still a good phone
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victor00100 said:
Android 4.2.2 is officialy suported on the galaxy nexus and 4.3 will normally be that too but for 5.0 nobody knows.
And yeah I love the phone and it's getting old but it is still a good phone
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Thanks man that's the answer I was looking for. I am looking for a Specs upgrade, not a date upgrade.
Do you know anywhere that would sell a used GNex at a low-ish price?
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I buyed mine used too in november last year on a that's like ebay but not so big it was just for belgium were I live so you should just search on such sites.
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Strike_Riku said:
My other option is the Xperia S, but it costs and no official 4.1
Thanks Again!
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Not true, it has official 4.1.2 and unoffial, pure 4.2.2 AOSP (where everything but 1080p recording works).
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Can anyone suggest:
An extended battery
A case (Gel Case, but hard and protective)
A screen protector
I would like these to be low cost and high quality. Thanks!
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Strike_Riku said:
Hey guys,
I am looking at getting a new phone and my requirements were:
1GB RAM
4.3+ inch screen
720p display.
The Galaxy Nexus caught my eye as it has all those things. I don't have a huge budget (£150, or €175, $225)But I am slightly concerned. Firstly because it is an old piece of kit. Now, that doesn't bother me if it performs well and gets the latest updates, but that's what I am worried about. Secondly because of Dev Support. I need a phone that will be supported for at least a year.
Please tell me what I should do. I am willing to buy a used device. If you think I should get something else, please let me know as to what device you are thinking.
Thanks!
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I bought mine a few months ago for exactly the same as your budget and I am more than happy with it yes it's old but not everyone can afford to get a nexus 4 and to be honest it's a bit to much like the iPhone with it's glass back the gnex gives you plenty of bang for your buck IMO
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If you don't need the good cam, HDMI and so on, go for a GNex. As far as dev support's concerned there's no need to be worried, even the Google Nexus S (maybe the WFS too?) will get Android 5 (unofficially).
kevtrysmoddin said:
I bought mine a few months ago for exactly the same as your budget and I am more than happy with it yes it's old but not everyone can afford to get a nexus 4 and to be honest it's a bit to much like the iPhone with it's glass back the gnex gives you plenty of bang for your buck IMO
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Thanks have you bought either a:
Case
Screen Protector
Extended Battery
..,For it? If so can you tell me the make
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I've had mine for about 6 months and have tried just about every ROM and kernel out there for it and it's been great. I think you would be fine with it for a year or so with the support it has here.
Hey, I have a nexus 7 with LTE. Can I flash any custom Rom?
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Hey, I have a nexus 7 with LTE. Can I flash any custom Rom?
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Hello,
Is it the New Nexus 7 released in 2013?
If yes, I am not even aware it is available yet although I did read in the news that a man from China got it by mistake while shipping it from USA.
Do not tell me that you are that guy
Well, if you have the old model, Nexus 7 2012, then you have posted this in the wrong thread.
If you have the new Nexus 7, It depends that you can run custom roms or not. No one has seen the binaries or flash images for the New Nexus 7 so I can not say it might work or not. You might have to take the risk if you still want to try.
Also, I think unless LTE is integrated with some system files, you will be cool to go and not be able to use communications but that is still highly unlikely because from the old Nexus 7 LTE model, I know the source binaries were quite different.
You can even hard brick your device.
My advice, enjoy the LTE till it is official.
I work for a mobile company in the UK. So I have a final test one. A nexus 2013 LTE.
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Here is a screenshot
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Your a lucky man
Mine doesn't have the touch screen issues that a lot of people are suffering from. But for those that are does your n7 have multi-touch issues?
>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
No multi touch issues so far....
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No multi touch issues so far....
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Any word on a release date?
Can you make a nandroid of that rom beforehand and upload it?
(I would recommend against using TWRP for the moment as it has a lot of issues with nandroids, there seem to be a working CWM at the moment)
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Any word on a release date?
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i sure hope it's soon!
Do u have to give it back
Great news.
I hope it does better than the TF600TL - another Asus LTE device (running Windows RT). LOL
can we make phone calls?
No phone on stock
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No phone on stock
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Probably never will make any voice calls, they so far go on overlaid 3g networks due to lots of upgrades required in the backhaul. Voip, ie. CSipSimple, is the way to go. And you will need a headset.
The Phone App is in the filesystem but doesn't show in the ui.
I'm hoping this will be different as it uses a different chip than the nexus 7 3g(2012)
The 2013 N7 LTE should be using a APQ8064-1AA + MDM9615A + WTR1605L,
which is very similar to the APQ8064 + MDM9615A + WTR1605L on the N4.
While it might be (hypothetically) possible for it to do so in hardware, it could still be disabled.
Both the N4 and 2013 N7's wifi/bt chips also support fm radio at the silicon level, but it's disabled at the chip level.
The LTE on the N4 is disabled at the firmware level (as the lte mod is due to leftover code, if it were not for that it doesnt have LTE period)
It could have voice calls disabled at the silicon level, chip level, firmware level, or rom level, since they can easily spec modems that have broken voice call support since it's not used in the first place.
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If your read the thread you would have found that he got it because he was a tester or something. He posted proof that it was legit.
/facepalm
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If your read the thread you would have found that he got it because he was a tester or something. He posted proof that it was legit.
/facepalm
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And soon we can all have the LTE
LTE Nexus 7 announced in middle of September 2013 in Japan.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/25/...utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget