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One chance.. Gs3 or galaxy nexus??

Hi.. Just got my replacment galaxy nexus maybe 2 weeks ago and im thinking "should i get the galaxy s 3.. It will cost me and extra 50euro if i want to bring my galaxy nexus back to the shop and swap for the gs3. So if you were in my shoes would you do it or? Please leave your comment on what you think
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This is the Galaxy Nexus forum. Of course no one here will say they would take the S³.
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For only 50 eurons on top? Yeah, I'd personally go for it.
Hell of an upgrade for that money.

The only reason I would do that - for the better battery time. S3 has a bigger battery and specs are promising a long battery time.
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I can only give you the same advice I would give anyone when it comes to choosing a personal device, ROM, kernel, or just about anything for that matter.
Try both, see what fits you best. If you personally like the GS3 better, go for it. If you don't, don't. Do what makes you happy and not what makes others happy.

Hmmm good answers i like the s3 but love the way were getting android 5.0 before anyone else whenever its out
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Hmmm good answers i like the s3 but love the way were getting android 5.0 before anyone else whenever its out
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And even 4.1 as well.
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Why you are so excited about early updates? What updates Nexus got first than others which would be worth mentioning? Except the ICS itself?
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bullka said:
Why you are so excited about early updates? What updates Nexus got first than others which would be worth mentioning? Except the ICS itself?
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Galaxy Nexus (GSM) = Android updates as soon as they're available. These updates include new stock Android features, security updates, kernel updates, driver updates, radio updates, etc. Essentially, updates to everything that runs the phone.
Everything else = anywhere from 2-18 months, or never.
Wikipedia, I know: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history#Ice_Cream_Sandwich_4.0.x
Otherwise, to the OP, my previous recommendation still stands. Which device is best for you is something only you can decide, not someone else.

bullka said:
Why you are so excited about early updates? What updates Nexus got first than others which would be worth mentioning? Except the ICS itself?
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There haven't been any major updates. The nexus will get 4.1 and 5.0 before every other phone.
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JaiaV said:
Galaxy Nexus (GSM) = Android updates as soon as they're available. These updates include new stock Android features, security updates, kernel updates, driver updates, radio updates, etc. Essentially, updates to everything that runs the phone.
Everything else = anywhere from 2-18 months, or never.
Wikipedia, I know: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history#Ice_Cream_Sandwich_4.0.x
Otherwise, to the OP, my previous recommendation still stands. Which device is best for you is something only you can decide, not someone else.
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What's right. But I will repeat my question: list me the updates Nexus got first
None so far.
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I love my GNEX. But if I had a chance to swap for an S3 and pay $100 on top, I would.
Hardware is better, community will be big, and the phone is much smoother and overall a lot faster in every way that I can think of.
We Canadians will be getting the 2GB RAM version in a couple weeks. I jumping on it as soon as it comes out.
And I will be keeping the GNEX since it is a very good phone still, even by the end of the year, it will still be a very good phone.

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What's right. But I will repeat my question: list me the updates Nexus got first
None so far.
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Because there hasn't been any yet. You're using a technicality. When Google finishes the next major update, it will be first on nexus phones. Besides nexus isn't about fast updates, its about having fully open kernel and rom code. That's the point. You'll never get code for touchwiz or sense framework.

bat0nas said:
What's right. But I will repeat my question: list me the updates Nexus got first
None so far.
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4.0.1
4.0.2
4.0.3
4.0.4
And every update for the foreseeable future. Just because there haven't been any MAJOR updates (AKA, Jelly Bean or w/e it will end up being) doesn't mean it hasn't gotten every single Android update before every non-Nexus device on the market. It hasn't gotten that update yet because that update doesn't exist yet. Even so, it will get that update at least 2-∞ months before anything else, except perhaps the Nexus S or the next Nexus device(s). Most Android phones that are coming out with 4.0 are coming out with 4.0.2 or 4.0.3; and although the updates since 4.0.1 have been small, there have been several bug fixes and new small features in every update since. Take, for example, 2.3.4 which enabled video chat on Google Voice. If you didn't (or still don't) have 2.3.4 or newer, you couldn't use it. It just didn't exist as far as your phone was concerned. 4.0.3 made several improvements to ICS in general, including but not limited to graphics improvements, new APIs, new and improved camera functions, bug fixes and accessibility improvements. Not to mention that the updates and Android itself are built with this phone as the hardware reference point and more or less designed from the ground up with this phone in mind. Android 4.0.1 was released October 19, 2011 and it still only makes up 7% of Android handsets 8 months later. If Google continues releasing major Android updates in November/December, that means there are only 5-6 months left for ICS to be current, and it's easily possible we'll see more updates until then that will never appear on other phones.
Take the T-Mobile Galaxy S II for example. That phone was released 12 October 2011, a week before 4.0.1 was released. It received an update from 2.3.5 (released July 25, 2011) to 2.3.6 (released September 2, 2011) just a week or so ago. It will be finally receiving 4.0.x (IIRC the worldwide version currently has 4.0.3, which it received March 13, 3 months after the Nexus) on June 11th according to the press releases the past few days. This is actually one of the better examples of a non-Nexus device getting an update.
This whole 'argument' is ridiculous and is either trolling or an attempt to derail the thread or both. Or not, it's hard to tell sometimes. Either way, it will always be the phone that makes you happiest that is best for you. I'm done.

for another 50 Euro, go for it GS3 is way better than GNexus

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This is the Galaxy Nexus forum. Of course no one here will say they would take the S³.
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You would be wrong.
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I would get the s3 and give it some Nova launcher love. That should run like a boss!
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You would be wrong.
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Right? There was a thread just like this not two days ago and everyone was bashing the SGSIII. Then I say something like that and everyone loves it. Go figure haha.
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I love the look of the s3 but ive falling in love with my gn
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That's a serious argument not to love the S3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7e9ebi41Wc
After screen is broken - it just doesn't work anymore What a shame Samsung..
PS: Me.. I love my GN. But if I could, I would switch to S3. S3 is just a bit better.
PS2: Is it possible to have another launcher (if I don't like Touch Wiz) on S3? Like completely disable TouchWiz and install Apex or any other?

SIII or Note?

Well since you all know that the Galaxy S III is out, and that the Note is coming out July 11, let me ask you this: Which one should I get? Any suggestions help ;D
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Scoutamis said:
Well since you all know that the Galaxy S III is out, and that the Note is coming out July 11, let me ask you this: Which one should I get? Any suggestions help ;D
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S3! Lol. The note is bigger than the S3 but I'm more than happy with the size and capability with my S3.

Its a tough choice. My buddy as an att note and it is really cool. Definitely an attention getter. But the s3 is going to be top dog for a while and should have some awesome development for it. Check both out and get the one that fits you best.
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For me, the S3 isn't enough to leave my S2, especially with the price drop of the GNex AND the new nexus devices that will be released shortly, AND the other new phones that will be released shortly as well.
The TMo Note? That depends. Is it based on the Note 2 that will he released shortly, or is it based on the previous Note, putting it behind in rom development and basically another S2 type situation?
The TMo S2 was released so late that development was very, very slow and I see the TMo Note possibly having the same problem.
I DO like the Note, and would have gotten it in Feb had it been available on TMo then. But 5 months later? I'm gonna wait and see what else is coming along.
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Would the Gnex be a good choice out of contract? I have to replace my samsung galaxy s2 because it had a carrier block from Tmobile (bought from craigslist). I just can't shell out >$600 but the Gnex is pretty cheap relatively.

Dattack said:
Would the Gnex be a good choice out of contract? I have to replace my samsung galaxy s2 because it had a carrier block from Tmobile (bought from craigslist). I just can't shell out >$600 but the Gnex is pretty cheap relatively.
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The GNex is a great deal right now. I'm debating getting it as well, but am trying to hold off to see what the Nexus line is going to be like this year. The price will either stay steady, or continue to go down, so there is no drawback to waiting (unless you wait until a point where it's no longer made and out of stock, that is).
The only real drawbacks are it's last years Nexus, with new models a few months away, and the lack of SD card expansion (Google seems to have done away with that on their developer phones, but we'll see if that continues with the next series of Nexus phones).
However, it's guaranteed to get Jellybean (next month, confirmed), and will most likely get next year's update as well.
BTW, I'm only talking about the GSM GNexus. I don't even consider the Verizon version a Nexus device.
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Well I thought about the Gnex for a while and decided that I wouldn't ever get it. I mean sure its got the curved and high resolution display, but its lacking key features like a micro SD card. And in actuality it will be more expensive for me to get the Gnex. So...I'm most likely going to go with the Galaxy S III but thanks for the suggestions!
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Android Revolution said:
The GNex is a great deal right now. I'm debating getting it as well, but am trying to hold off to see what the Nexus line is going to be like this year. The price will either stay steady, or continue to go down, so there is no drawback to waiting (unless you wait until a point where it's no longer made and out of stock, that is).
The only real drawbacks are it's last years Nexus, with new models a few months away, and the lack of SD card expansion (Google seems to have done away with that on their developer phones, but we'll see if that continues with the next series of Nexus phones).
However, it's guaranteed to get Jellybean (next month, confirmed), and will most likely get next year's update as well.
BTW, I'm only talking about the GSM GNexus. I don't even consider the Verizon version a Nexus device.
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What's different with the Verizon Gnex?
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Scoutamis said:
Well since you all know that the Galaxy S III is out, and that the Note is coming out July 11, let me ask you this: Which one should I get? Any suggestions help ;D
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I for one am going to wait til sept-oct too see the note 2 with a 5.5 screen. Which is also around the iphone 5 is set to release which will also means other goodies samsung and other companies will release to go head to head with it. I see no real reason to upgrade now and then want to upgrade again in just a few months, that's unless you have the money to burn like that.

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What's different with the Verizon Gnex?
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Simply put, Verizon got their dirty paws on it. Came without Wallet (although it was able to be sideloaded), had some Verizon bloatware, and updates have been a nightmare for users (took months after ICS updates were released for Verizon GNex users to receive them). In fact, Google has since dropped support for it as a Nexus device (CDMA is a dead technology).
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Simply put, Verizon got their dirty paws on it. Came without Wallet (although it was able to be sideloaded), had some Verizon bloatware, and updates have been a nightmare for users (took months after ICS updates were released for Verizon GNex users to receive them). In fact, Google has since dropped support for it as a Nexus device (CDMA is a dead technology).
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Verizon put bloatware on the Gnex?! That's crazy -.-
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Simply put, Verizon got their dirty paws on it. Came without Wallet (although it was able to be sideloaded), had some Verizon bloatware, and updates have been a nightmare for users (took months after ICS updates were released for Verizon GNex users to receive them). In fact, Google has since dropped support for it as a Nexus device (CDMA is a dead technology).
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So the Verizon nexus didn't get 4.1?
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Android 4.2 being pushed out to note 2

Heres the article. Enjoy
http://www.pc-tablet.com/10902-andr...alaxy-s3-and-galaxy-note-2-will-get-4-2-soon/
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yes, thanks for the news, we need more good news for our new note!

It's not new, or old, but rather misinformation and common sense... the Galaxy Nexus will of course get 4.2 because it's a Nexus device, which means Google supports it (not Samsung). And since Samsung does the software for the Note II and Google does the software for the Galaxy Nexus, there's no reason to think the Note II will get 4.2... heck, we don't even know that we'll get multiview yet much less 4.2...
Oh, and the S3 for T-Mobile *just* got the 4.1 update...

I had the 4.2 on my nexus I took it back off and went back to root and put sorcery's 4.1.2 and gapps latest. So much better, well that's my opinion anyhow!!
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achusaysblessyou said:
It's not new, or old, but rather misinformation and common sense... the Galaxy Nexus will of course get 4.2 because it's a Nexus device, which means Google supports it (not Samsung). And since Samsung does the software for the Note II and Google does the software for the Galaxy Nexus, there's no reason to think the Note II will get 4.2... heck, we don't even know that we'll get multiview yet much less 4.2...
Oh, and the S3 for T-Mobile *just* got the 4.1 update...
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Note 2 not getting 4.2? Samsung doesnt make software for galaxy nexus? Im confused about everything in this post. Also LG is making the nexus now. I don't understand why you dont think the nite 2 wont get 4.2. After all theyve sold I think like 3.5 million of them to date. But what you said IS scientifically true. There is NO 100 percent data at this moment to support the note 2 getting any update. But that just may be because nothing has been announced. Or worked on for that matter.Thats all.
However I personally do think we will get an update to 4.2 just because of the amount of devices sold. And I also believe that we will not see multiview officially until that update....thats my personal prediction! Hold the dogs back!
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Gentlemen, that will be enough...if need be step away, and move on...

Galaxy Nexus?

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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Kitteh298 said:
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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Zeinzu said:
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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[Discuss] About Key lime pie

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

bmg1001 said:
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.

amd-dude said:
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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