If you had an upgrade? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I am up for an upgrade but was wondering if upgrading now to a S4 from my Verizon gnex is worth it. Can only order 32gb online and best buy most likely will not carry it. Which is where my problems start because I have a $140 trade in there but don't know about a 16gb non nexus device. My trade value is good till December 21. Nexus devices are only available unlocked which means switching carrier if wait for nexus 5. So what would you do. Open to any suggestions. Thanks.
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Well if storage space is your only concern, the S4 does have an expandable memory card slot.

cupfulloflol said:
Well if storage space is your only concern, the S4 does have an expandable memory card slot.
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Yeah but its only good for media. No app to SD support. Runs faster on internal memory.
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jmileti said:
I am up for an upgrade but was wondering if upgrading now to a S4 from my Verizon gnex is worth it. Can only order 32gb online and best buy most likely will not carry it. Which is where my problems start because I have a $140 trade in there but don't know about a 16gb non nexus device. My trade value is good till December 21. Nexus devices are only available unlocked which means switching carrier if wait for nexus 5. So what would you do. Open to any suggestions. Thanks.
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The S4 is an amazing device. I don't regret switching over.
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32 GB Verizon Galaxy Nexus?

I picked up my galaxy nexus the other day. I looked at my internal storage, and noticed that I had 30 GB of memory left. I thought that the 32 GB LTE version was discontinued. Anyone else recently get a GNEX and get a 32 GB LTE version recently?
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2GB is used for Android OS / partition / etc...
It's like when you buy a hard drive / flash drive.... it retails as 8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB... but it's not the full size.
your phone is proper.
No.
...of the people, by the people, for the people...
I think the OP is saying that he expected to get a 16GB unit and wound up with a 32GB one instead
I bought mine yesterday and have 32gb of storage.
Coflropter said:
I picked up my galaxy nexus the other day. I looked at my internal storage, and noticed that I had 30 GB of memory left. I thought that the 32 GB LTE version was discontinued. Anyone else recently get a GNEX and get a 32 GB LTE version recently?
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It was never discontinued.
The 32 GB GSM version was cancelled.
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Ngo93 said:
The 32 GB GSM version was cancelled.
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Oui oui!
adrynalyne said:
It was never discontinued.
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+1
VZW store manager beeteedubs
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I got mine a week ago and it was 32
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Ah, I guess I was misinformed. Thanks!
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I went into my Verizon store to upgrade to one of these today and they said they no longer carry the phone, at all. I guess it was a problematic phone? It makes me angry since now the only option I have left is the Razr... meh.
SimplySweetness said:
I went into my Verizon store to upgrade to one of these today and they said they no longer carry the phone, at all. I guess it was a problematic phone? It makes me angry since now the only option I have left is the Razr... meh.
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They still carry it. Your local store may not, but they do in general still carry it.
You can order it online as well.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...t&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5801
adrynalyne said:
They still carry it. Your local store may not, but they do in general still carry it.
You can order it online as well.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...t&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5801
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Yea, I just checked to make sure it was still online. Strange my local stores aren't carrying it anymore. Too many problems, they said.
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Yea, I just checked to make sure it was still online. Strange my local stores aren't carrying it anymore. Too many problems, they said.
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Are they VZW Corporate stores, or 3rd party retailers?
If its a REAL Verizon store, they're basically forced to carry it.
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Last i checked (vz site and samsung), there is no 16gb vzw gnex. There were rumors about a white 16 back in march/april around when the droid 3 was released, but only 32 on vz.

Imagine how much more it would of sold...

If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
pachi72 said:
If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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And it would have cost much more then $400. I'm not pulling the trigger for more then that really.
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*Have
10 chars.
Onboard storage is irrelevant when you live in the cloud. Just like Google wants you to. I have 9GB free. Most of my space is taken up by backups and ROMs.
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El Daddy said:
Onboard storage is irrelevant when you live in the cloud. Just like Google wants you to. I have 9GB free. Most of my space is taken up by backups and ROMs.
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Same here. I dont miss sd card slot at all.
Except the cases whčn i need to film a lot (vacation).
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I only miss the SD card because I have several Android devices and I'd like to be able to take one out and put it another one in for purposes such as music, etc.
32gb would have been nice so I could keep more than 2 roms backed up at once on my galaxy nexus plus allow for all my games,apps an music, 16 gb really doesn't go that far for me, I find myself uninstalling a lot of stuff an keeping apps an games backed up with titanium backup so I can easily get it back quickly if I need to so I have storage space.
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slayr76 said:
32gb would have been nice so I could keep more than 2 roms backed up at once on my galaxy nexus plus allow for all my games,apps an music, 16 gb really doesn't go that far for me, I find myself uninstalling a lot of stuff an keeping apps an games backed up with titanium backup so I can easily get it back quickly if I need to so I have storage space.
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Free "Thanks" I did not mean to thank you.
But anyway, I have like 10 back ups + music + HQ movies. I honestly don't see a difference in sells if Google were to add additional storage to this phone.
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Maybe sales may even have gone done because the price would have to be a bit more.
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Flash is $$$$
I really love how I just bought this phone brand new in box off contract from Google for $399
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I totally agree that I'd have liked to see a 32GB option and/or a slot for a microSDXC card, like the Galaxy SIII has. I don't want to depend on cloud storage for my music files. And I'd rather use my own music app rather than the Google Play music player. A 64GB microSDXC card in the GN would be perfect.
As it is, I bought a 64GB flash drive that I mount on my GN via USB OTG and Stickmount. Not ideal, but it works.
pachi72 said:
If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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Would of?
What the hell does that mean?
Would've, while sounding like "would of" is in fact short for "would have"
Together the two words show timing and intent, but could be used apart:
I would buy.
I have bought.
But the same is not true of your use of the word "of."
I of bought.
Simple mistake based on tricks our ears play on us.
No offense intended.
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tonker83 said:
And it would have cost much more then $400. I'm not pulling the trigger for more then that really.
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It would of been $100 more just for 32gb ans SD slot.
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pachi72 said:
It would of been $100 more just for 32gb ans SD slot.
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lmao. Grammar police just schooled you son.
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SocialReject said:
lmao. Grammar police just schooled you son.
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Lmao
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Sorry. Pet peeve. About once every few years I end up posting someplace about "would, should, could of".
Sorry you had to see this, it won't happen again for about 3 years.
Carry on.
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Well states wise, how much they would have sold, if Google had a unified launch of launch product. as i remember the release date from Verizon was foggy at best. Then they offered no way buying in the stateside besides Ebay/Amazon, till whatever exclusivity deal expired with Verizon. Then Google finally offered directly and Sprint got the phone.
I could only imgine that this phone would have sold well, if it had any amount of marketing, and unified launch besides one carrier in the states
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I have an 8gb card in my phone now and 1.1gb left it's safe to say that 16gb will be okay for me. I'm looking at price point of the phone. Not the memory.
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Hotshot205 said:
I have an 8gb card in my phone now and 1.1gb left it's safe to say that 16gb will be okay for me. I'm looking at price point of the phone. Not the memory.
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Sorry I had to
pachi72 said:
If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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You really think it would have sold any more units with 32GB storage? I find that hard to believe. If you choose your phone based on 16GB vs 32GB storage, and are willing to give up having a Nexus because of it, you clearly don't get it. I still have yet to understand why anyone would need that much storage.
And MicroSD sucks. Partitions and UMS are just a pain in the ass. Don't expect Google to ever use them again in a Nexus device.

Anyone getting a nexus 7 to go along with their Galaxy nexus?

Am highly considering getting a Nexus 7 to go along with my GSM galaxy nexus. the attractive price point, Specs, and size are what make me want the device. Have a OG transformer that ill give to my little sis with a keyboard and i replace that with this. Anyone have any objections to getting this bad boy? Only gripe i have is that it only goes up to 16GB! That and after using it for a while, my Gnex might feel small to me.
I think I'm gonna bite the bullet and order one $200 seems like a pretty awesome deal
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shibby80 said:
I think I'm gonna bite the bullet and order one $200 seems like a pretty awesome deal
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just did for the 16 gb model.
Yup, ordered the Nexus 7 16 GB. I was planning on getting a Motorola Xoom (Currys were selling them for £130 but it turned out they were just lying about having them) so this seems a good substitute.
I'll be getting one. Have an A100 at the moment as I prefer the 7" tablet size but there is no dev scene on that thing and what can beat the dev scene of a nexus device?
Yep. Probably gonna get the 16 gig one in maybe month or so.
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I so am getting the nexus tablet. No doubt
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Do you guys know if a white one will be available in the future?
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I am toying with the idea but I just sold my CM9'd touchpad due to lack of use because my GNex is serving me so well. Perhaps as a hack toy but that's why I bought the Touchpad.
Every nerd needs a hack toy...
Don't see the point, for me.
I have the iPad 3 and a Galaxy Nexus, and both are serving me good for what they do. The Nexus 7 just seems to be a Galaxy Nexus with a faster CPU and a bigger screen... It doesn't replace my iPad and doesn't do more than my Galaxy Nexus.
I am still not sold with the phone interface on 7" tablet.
And 16GB is too small ... without Micro SD card for tablet.
Looks like a nice bit of kit, but'll stick to my Xoom
I'm more anxious about getting jellybean on it than my nexus for the vsync
ordered it yesterday... 16g
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Do you guys know if a white one will be available in the future?
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It was mentioned in many of the live blogs from the io conference...should be soon
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Well after honestly thinking about it, i'm going to cancel my order in the morning. I seriously thought about it and i came to the conclusion that me having a gnex will ruin my experience. Honestly it will literally be our phone which is 16gb without any removable storage with a 7inch screen and some better specs running Jellybean that looks like it's in phone mode.. unless there are some features or value that i'm not seeing, pre-order remorse got the better of me.
I am, I am tired of my a500. Wi-Fi sucks and a teen inch tablet is not as comfortable as seven inch is
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I am soo getting the nexus tablet
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Definitely £150 is a no brainier. I'll probably give it to my girlfriend to use and continue using my HP Touchpad but that plan will probably change when I get my hands on it :-D
How's the procedure with Europe, it's cool that u guys from the states are able to get it from the playstore, but what about us guys in EU? Are there any news about that?
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Just ordered mine now.

Galaxy Nexus, RIP - Nexus 4: $299 UNLOCKED!

Nexus 4 was just announced at $299 unlocked! Bad news for Galaxy Nexus, good news for us!
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/nexus-best-of-google-now-in-three-sizes.html
i swear id seen this before....
oh wait..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1962210
It always sucks that Google doesn't release a CDMA version as well on their site. Verizon is starting to bug the puss out of me with their network pricing and lack of phones.
Its ball about the contract I suppose.
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lowbudge said:
It always sucks that Google doesn't release a CDMA version as well on their site. Verizon is starting to bug the puss out of me with their network pricing and lack of phones.
Its ball about the contract I suppose.
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Even if they did (which they won't) you'd still need to get the ESN recognized by your carrier (which they won't).
Well $299 for 8GB... I thought we were past 8GB, it's 2012. Ah well, I suppose it keeps prices low.
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8gb ? Yeah its low and the memory is just about 5.25gb after OS. 16gb should be min if no card slot.
Hell maybe its time to bounce Verizon!
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jimmyco2008 said:
Well $299 for 8GB... I thought we were past 8GB, it's 2012. Ah well, I suppose it keeps prices low.
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Price's low? A 16GB microSD is about $15... 32GB is about $25. I find it ridiculous that they only give is 8GB... I mean come on... my toaster could hold more than that... (my Droid X2, a few years old phone is 8GB... and at least has a external SD slot)
jimmyco2008 said:
Well $299 for 8GB... I thought we were past 8GB, it's 2012. Ah well, I suppose it keeps prices low.
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Why stop here? They should have released a 4GB for 250$! /Sarcasm off.
IAreKyleW00t said:
Price's low? A 16GB microSD is about $15... 32GB is about $25. I find it ridiculous that they only give is 8GB... I mean come on... my toaster could hold more than that... (my Droid X2, a few years old phone is 8GB... and at least has a external SD slot)
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It has NOTHING to do with cost. Its an agenda.
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It has NOTHING to do with cost. Its an agenda.
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[Q] Is the Galaxy Nexus a good choice?

Hello guy's! I currently have the G2x but I want to change it because I have a lot of problems with it. I was wondering if the Galaxy Nexus is still a good choice because it is only 280$ (approx.) on swappa and it would fit my budget. I have no problems buying an used device. If the galaxy nexus isn't a good idea, can you guy's recommend me something else?
(PS: Is there a way I can buy a new (in the box) GNex?)
I bounce back and forth between my GNex and HTC One S (cost $300).
I like the Nexus better. Bigger screen, pure android, huge development community, removable battery... However, it is a couple years old. Have you thought about the Nexus 4. Not much more cash and definitely a better phone. I bought one for my wife as a gift. It beats the GNex in all categories and you can get an 8 gig for 300.
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npiper05 said:
I bounce back and forth between my GNex and HTC One S (cost $300).
I like the Nexus better. Bigger screen, pure android, huge development community, removable battery... However, it is a couple years old. Have you thought about the Nexus 4. Not much more cash and definitely a better phone. I bought one for my wife as a gift. It beats the GNex in all categories and you can get an 8 gig for 300.
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No 4g on the nexus 4 though right?
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npiper05 said:
I bounce back and forth between my GNex and HTC One S (cost $300).
I like the Nexus better. Bigger screen, pure android, huge development community, removable battery... However, it is a couple years old. Have you thought about the Nexus 4. Not much more cash and definitely a better phone. I bought one for my wife as a gift. It beats the GNex in all categories and you can get an 8 gig for 300.
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I listen to a lot of music, and even 16gb wouldn't be enough for all the stuff I have. I want to be able to play games, listen to movies etc. I guess I could put everything in the cloud, but over here in Canada, mobile internet price are ridiculous. That's why I thought about the GNex, it has a sd card slot.
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I listen to a lot of music, and even 16gb wouldn't be enough for all the stuff I have. I want to be able to play games, listen to movies etc. I guess I could put everything in the cloud, but over here in Canada, mobile internet price are ridiculous. That's why I thought about the GNex, it has a sd card slot.
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No, it doesn't have a sd slot.
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No, it doesn't have a sd slot.
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No sd slot but there is a 32g version, that's what I have.
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AW: [Q] Is the Galaxy Nexus a good choice?
If you want to save all of your movies/music/pics... on your phone than you will get trouble
I would save more money and buy a nexus4 (32gb) or a phone with a external sd card
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Dude, you can always buy an OTG cable and carry your movies/song/whatever on a plain old usb stick. Just install stick mount app and you're good to go.
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If you need SD I would say maybe look for a GS3. I would love an SD slot on my nexus devices but I'm personally willing to give up that feature for the nexus experience. Since I also have a nexus 7 that I use for movies music and more serious gaming my 16GB gsm nexus works fine for me with about 6GBs free.
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My main issues:
- terrible battery life: LTE really drains it
- hard to hold on to 4G reception: in many parts of LA, I notice my phone switching to 3G and back, sometimes dropping the data connection completely (this probably is Verizon's fault, though; YMMV in other areas)
- Verizon doesn't update as frequently as GSM carriers
Other than those, it's been great, but the data connection thing really kills me. I'm guessing once LTE is rolled out completely, it shouldn't be an issue anymore. That being said, I think I'm going to jump ship once the next Nexus comes out!

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