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just ordered my galaxy nexus

just orderd my galaxy nexus from amazon for $99! what can i expect from it? any lag with new ics? played with it a bit in the verizon store

if you like to custom rom, just find custom rom suits youre personal taste and install a custom kernal and you will be happy,i love my GN

Welcome! Have fun.

does the gnex have problems like other android phones? my wifes htc inspire random reboots and freezes alot!

speedfreak228 said:
just orderd my galaxy nexus from amazon for $99! what can i expect from it? any lag with new ics? played with it a bit in the verizon store
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Welcome to the club.
I had it for a week. My thoughts.
After a year with HTC Sense (Thunderbolt), I'm finally back to vanilla android, since I'm a former Nexus One owner. Atleast this should get speedy OS updates (even if there's a slight delay compared the to GSM version).
ICS is good. As you install more and more apps, and have them running in the background, it might get laggy, but thats expected.
HOWEVER, since this has the 720p display, the text, especially in the notification bar, looks much smaller (compared to my T-Bolt), especially the '4G' icon or the clock. Not a biggie for me, but the 720p display makes the text and images look much crisper.
If you do use custom roms, i suggest you keep the radio that was installed on the phone out of the box, since i tried the 4.0.4 radios and had some signal issues with it. Went back to 4.0.2 radios, and no problems since.
I have only one thing left waiting from Samsung, a proper 3-pin car dock and a hdmi desk dock.

Unlock bootloader right as you get it. This way if you decide to root and flash custom roms then you can do it without losing any app data because you'll be able to back it up using titanium backup.
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speedfreak228 said:
just orderd my galaxy nexus from amazon for $99! what can i expect from it? any lag with new ics? played with it a bit in the verizon store
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Can you post a link, please? Does it work on Tmobile? Thanks.
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The one he got is for Verizon obviously as he got it from Amazon for $99 meaning that it was on contract so no it can't be used on tmobile
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I'm coming from the bionic.
First thing I love ICS and chrome just love it. Shape and feel is so nice.
I bought a battery extender(1mm larger then the regular battery) horrible got 4 hours. I miss my bionic because of how well it connected to the network.
Nexus G has a horrible time connecting I hope they fix it just like they did the bionic. It is a bit laggy but that's a soft issue for sure Google will fix it.
It seams like its slow on purpose (my opinion)
All and all only way I'll go back to the bionic is if they dont figure out the connection issues.
Hope I helped.
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edgie13 said:
Can you post a link, please? Does it work on Tmobile? Thanks.
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Verizon only. On contract...

Two words.......Go Nuts!!! Best phone I've ever owned and I've owned MANY!
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cordell507 said:
The one he got is for Verizon obviously as he got it from Amazon for $99 meaning that it was on contract so no it can't be used on tmobile
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Thanks.
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zephiK said:
Unlock bootloader right as you get it. This way if you decide to root and flash custom roms then you can do it without losing any app data because you'll be able to back it up using titanium backup.
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i will defiantly flash a rom as i did with my samsung infuse. do i download the gNex toolkit?
Slie said:
I'm coming from the bionic.
First thing I love ICS and chrome just love it. Shape and feel is so nice.
I bought a battery extender(1mm larger then the regular battery) horrible got 4 hours. I miss my bionic because of how well it connected to the network.
Nexus G has a horrible time connecting I hope they fix it just like they did the bionic. It is a bit laggy but that's a soft issue for sure Google will fix it.
It seams like its slow on purpose (my opinion)
All and all only way I'll go back to the bionic is if they dont figure out the connection issues.
Hope I helped.
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i hope i dont have data issues. its one of the main reasons why i left at&t is crappy data in full service area

New s3 owner

I got this phone and so far it's awesome. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to get? No, I'm not rooted nor do I plan to be.
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I'd get rooted... Oh...wait a sec...I already am ROOTED. :good:

Oddly enough rooting is the best thing, even if you stay stock rooted. Get rid of the carrier bloat you don't use.
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Speedin07si said:
Oddly enough rooting is the best thing, even if you stay stock rooted. Get rid of the carrier bloat you don't use.
Sent from Pluto.
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AGREED!
From the belly of the Beast!

Are you new to android? You answer here can helo determine input.
Staying stock and rooting is easy btw. I root so I can block ads and run WiFi tether.
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Not new, I have a n7 with ubuntu on it
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Well I was hoping you had less experience...lol anyways. Try a different launcher...have been using go launcher. I also use opera as my browser. Uhm I also like quick pic for pix...Bbasically get new apps and stuff. Damon I hate the buit in kb
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[Root]

I have been asked by people as to WHY would you want to root your phone? Or the big question...what is rooting?
So this is what I tell them when one of these questions is asked.
Lets say you bought a brand new Mustang Gt. You paid for it and it belongs to you. But you notice that Ford has only certain options available to you and all the others are locked down. But this is YOUR car. But the PCM is locked down and your stuck with the options Ford wants you to have.
But...help is here. You find out that your PCM can be unlocked (rooted) so you can have access to your cars full potential.
Your brand new phone is just like the Mustang until you unlock its full potential.
So I ask you...root or not to root?
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Definitely root for me, but its not for everyone
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That is true. But once they see what rooting their phone does for them they would be very happy.
I rooted mine the day I bought it and have no intention of going stock.
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For me it's not a huge deal since I don't play games on my phone so I don't really need the extra speed. I just like my phone feeling snappier when using the basic apps like texting. I'm also very minimalistic so it's nice to be able to get rid of the bloat
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTkHe7-lXw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Why root? Here's why....
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That sums it right up
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Well reason I root is very but the main reason is for the tethering hack.
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gypsy214 said:
Well reason I root is very but the main reason is for the tethering hack.
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That's definitely a good reason, I hardly ever use it but it sure comes handy at times
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My thoughts on new update

I just got the new update an hour ago and wanted to share my thoughts because I know there's still a lot of people wondering what it fixes. So far I've noticed:
- Phone in general feels much much quicker.
- gallery no longer lags.
- switching from wifi to 4g o longer lags the phone
- camera is improved. Still slight shutter delay but I'm thinking it must jus be how it works since it's taking such high quality pics.
-updating apps in the play store no longer makes the phone lag.
-one of my favorite things is the home button response speed is really fast now(yes svoice home button is disabled) I noticed the home button used to lag sometimes. Much faster now.
- I noticed some buttons in the camera and gallery are different and have some extras. Haven't had much of a look yet.
-it appears all my apps are on the SD card now.
I can't comment on battery life or anything else yet but I'll keep an eye on it tonight.
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What is the build number?
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pezlomd said:
What is the build number?
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I just get "the device is up to date"

XxKINGxX2580 said:
I just get "the device is up to date"
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I think t-mobile gets it in the next day or so. Verizon didn't release it through ota. I kept checking for software upgrades to and nothing. I downloaded kies on my laptop and plugged my phone into it and it worked.
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Hasn't rolled out to me either.. But it will
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Chadly said:
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Dude, you're in the wrong forum.
You have the Verizon S4. This is the T Mobile Forum.
You're working with a different radio and everything. The battery results would be non comparable.

Skipjacks said:
Dude, you're in the wrong forum.
You have the Verizon S4. This is the T Mobile Forum. You're working with a different radio and everything.
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Yeah I know but it seems like the update fixes the same things for sprint att and Verizon
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From what I've heard though and idk if t-mobile is doing this but Verizon locked the Bootloader so apparently you lose root and can never root again which is fine for me cuz i dont even know how to root and see no reason to now.
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Chadly said:
can never root again
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Hello, I'm XDA. We clearly haven't met.
Can't ever root again......not if Samsung had the NSA itself encrypting the bootloader.
Also, the locked bootloader is only a requirment to run Samsung's Knox protection sofware, which is only really relevant for business use.

Skipjacks said:
Hello, I'm XDA. We clearly haven't met.
Can't ever root again......not if Samsung had the NSA itself encrypting the bootloader.
Also, the locked bootloader is only a requirment to run Samsung's Knox protection sofware, which is only really relevant for business use.
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Hey. That's way past my level man lol I'm just repeating what a see a lot if people saying about losing root etc.
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thegalaxys4rocks said:
Should come tomorrow
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I called t mobile and they said that there aren't any updates in the system now.

XxKINGxX2580 said:
I called t mobile and they said that there aren't any updates in the system now.
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thegalaxys4rocks said:
I beg to differ. I spoke to a friendly women there and she said there is one coming up
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You all should know by now that they are idiots.
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spoke with 3 different people. 2 people calling, and another person chatting on t mobile.com and all said no updates in system.

XxKINGxX2580 said:
spoke with 3 different people. 2 people calling, and another person chatting on t mobile.com and all said no updates in system.
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Dude, you are being trolled.

thegalaxys4rocks said:
Well I got different info. Idk who to trust. Jeez tmo. I swear I need an iPhone.
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I wish you would go get a pos iphone so I won't have to see your bs post on this forum anymore for real

Excited to see if this fixes the slight but noticable lag on the keyboard predictions.
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Just waiting for the update, I dont mind the locked bootloader as im not going to root this device anytime soon mate. However I was voing to root so I can use the apps2sd feature but since I heard about the update, root not needed. Till the galaxy s4 no longer runs the latest version of android then I will root. Tmobile your always last to do anything hurry it up will ya.
Unrooted Samsung Galaxy S4 Up and Running
Rooted Mytouch 4G Slide retired
Rooted T-Mobile Sidekick Touch Obliterated
Rooted Mytouch 3G Slide Lost
Rooted T-Mobile G1 Dead

Chadly said:
Verizon locked the Bootloader so apparently you lose root and can never root again . . .
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LOL. Yeah, that'll last a day. :laugh:

Called T-Mobile and Samsung today and they both said that they didn't see anything about a new update for our S4.

Note 2 uodate to 4.3

was doing a Lil reading on the Interweb, seen a few post about the Galaxy note 2 possibly skipping 4.2 update and going straight to 4.3. It's suggested that the update might come out sometime in October. Not getting my hopes up it is the interweb lol. Anybody know what are some of the upgrades or tweaks they changed from 4.1 to 4.3
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Saw something of that likes as well. I'm sure people will lecture me for saying this but I'm saying it anyway.
"I'm getting tired of waiting...."
I'm a very patient person and have always experienced this anticipation towards each update I've ever received since cupcake. Oh well
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What you know bout Cupcake
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My ex gfs n4 is on 4.3, my daughter's tab 7-2 is on 4.2, and my own note 2, and note 10 are on 4.1 . Dammit, I buy all the devices, why are my own the farthest back?
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volcomguyaz said:
What you know bout Cupcake
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Omg a virtual keyboard!
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mrbkkt1 said:
My ex gfs n4 is on 4.3, my daughter's tab 7-2 is on 4.2, and my own note 2, and note 10 are on 4.1 . Dammit, I buy all the devices, why are my own the farthest back?
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I know the feeling, the note 2 is the first new phone I got, I normally wait for them to be out for a bit and do all the updates but had the money and really liked this phone, but always read about the updates and hate waiting lol
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was just wondering if any knows whats the difference was between the 4.1 to 4.3 updates were
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FYI October date if for international Touchwiz phones, not US carriers. Will be months later before US carriers accept what Sammy gives them, adds their files and then decides when it is a good time to push it.

To add to that^, I have a Galaxy S4, that I'm selling, but every other major carrier in the US, Canada, and really much of the world, has received an update so you can move apps to the SD card months ago.
T-Mobile? Not a single word about it.
It will be months after international gets 4.3 for the other 3 major carriers in the US. And likely months after that that T-Mobile sends it out.

The fragmentation is alleviated if you go custom roms

paul89 said:
Omg a virtual keyboard!
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And video recording! lol

Aria807 said:
The fragmentation is alleviated if you go custom roms
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always one.Anyways I'm tired of the chase for that perfect rom,I just want my damn phone to work period without flashing roms to find out that the rom has more broken crap than samsung

Macklessdaddy said:
always one.Anyways I'm tired of the chase for that perfect rom,I just want my damn phone to work period without flashing roms to find out that the rom has more broken crap than samsung
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Im with you that's why I stick to stock roms but tweak them to what I want, tired of flashing different roms to find one that is close to what I want but has extra crap I don't want either broken or its just like having the boatware the carrier installs. Yes the Developers do a great job here at xda over the cell phone carriers. I haven't found one that fits what I want( mostly get rid of bloatware and a few tweaks I like) and one thing is I don't complain and do give thanks, cause I don't develop.
To all you developers who read this you do amazing work. I'm not putting you down, I'm a select few who likes to take your mods and add them to my stock rom that's all
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