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[Q] I went from an x2 to the Dinc2. Was this wise?

Hi gang,
I am a very unsatisfied motorola x2 owner who after three handsets was offered any 3g device vzw offers.
I looked into it and decided against the droid 3 (motorola, and no tbanks) and picked up the incredible 2...
I based this off the unlocked bootloader, reasoning that it will definitely get ICS even if in the form of cm9, and that the screen may be lower resolution but color was better.. Also more ram less cpu was a hard choice but I've seen cm7 quadrant scores of 2100 on the web which my x2 doesn't really even beat!
So my questions:
If I unlock the bootloader and need to return the phone can I get it back to factory like with motorola and iphone so it can be warranty exchanged?
If not I will need to get a separate 3rd party warranty right?
Is vzw going to go so far to check a bootloader if the os is back to their bloated stock state upon powering up?
Also how BAD is the 1450 battery?
I've heard miui and cm7 increase battery life. Is it usable over a day of random browsing and email with moderate call usage?
I get the phone tomorrow. As a photo enthusiast I am also stoked on the camera. My x2 camera is 100% terrible.
Thanks all. Looking forward to a phone that works. Loved my iphone and my x2 has me so turned off of android but the Inc2 seems better from reviews.
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stevenjcampbell said:
Hi gang,
I am a very unsatisfied motorola x2 owner who after three handsets was offered any 3g device vzw offers.
I looked into it and decided against the droid 3 (motorola, and no tbanks) and picked up the incredible 2...
I based this off the unlocked bootloader, reasoning that it will definitely get ICS even if in the form of cm9, and that the screen may be lower resolution but color was better.. Also more ram less cpu was a hard choice but I've seen cm7 quadrant scores of 2100 on the web which my x2 doesn't really even beat!
So my questions:
If I unlock the bootloader and need to return the phone can I get it back to factory like with motorola and iphone so it can be warranty exchanged?
If not I will need to get a separate 3rd party warranty right?
Is vzw going to go so far to check a bootloader if the os is back to their bloated stock state upon powering up?
Also how BAD is the 1450 battery?
I've heard miui and cm7 increase battery life. Is it usable over a day of random browsing and email with moderate call usage?
I get the phone tomorrow. As a photo enthusiast I am also stoked on the camera. My x2 camera is 100% terrible.
Thanks all. Looking forward to a phone that works. Loved my iphone and my x2 has me so turned off of android but the Inc2 seems better from reviews.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
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Downgrade and s-off is much wiser than unlocking. This is the case since once you unlock, its on record, and they know you're unlocked. Now, if you downgrade and s-off, then you can return to stock and have no issues as far as them knowing you unlocked.
Another thing is battery, I'm running a sense 3.5 ROM which is pretty demanding, and I'm easily lasting all day. Don't worry about that part.
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stevenjcampbell said:
Hi gang,
I am a very unsatisfied motorola x2 owner who after three handsets was offered any 3g device vzw offers.
I looked into it and decided against the droid 3 (motorola, and no tbanks) and picked up the incredible 2...
I based this off the unlocked bootloader, reasoning that it will definitely get ICS even if in the form of cm9, and that the screen may be lower resolution but color was better.. Also more ram less cpu was a hard choice but I've seen cm7 quadrant scores of 2100 on the web which my x2 doesn't really even beat!
So my questions:
If I unlock the bootloader and need to return the phone can I get it back to factory like with motorola and iphone so it can be warranty exchanged?
If not I will need to get a separate 3rd party warranty right?
Is vzw going to go so far to check a bootloader if the os is back to their bloated stock state upon powering up?
Also how BAD is the 1450 battery?
I've heard miui and cm7 increase battery life. Is it usable over a day of random browsing and email with moderate call usage?
I get the phone tomorrow. As a photo enthusiast I am also stoked on the camera. My x2 camera is 100% terrible.
Thanks all. Looking forward to a phone that works. Loved my iphone and my x2 has me so turned off of android but the Inc2 seems better from reviews.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
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Wow, ok where to start?
I think you made a good choice based on lots of people saying that the inc2 is still the best 3g phone verizon offers.
It's very easy to modify and use different ROMs, Moto didn't do too well with the x2 and the tegra 2. Other tegra 2 devices are a lot better than the x2.
Even though the resolution might be higher than the inc 2 the pentile screen on that phone is horrible.
It's very easy to return the phone back to stock which is what you'd want to do if you ever have to return it to Verizon or even 3rd party insurance companies.
The battery? Amazing, with custom settings i've gotten well over a day on a single charge just using the phone moderately. It will definitely hold up.
The camera is decent but as a photo enthusiast you should know that an actual camera is going to be better than any camera phone.

jrizk07 said:
Wow, ok where to start?
I think you made a good choice based on lots of people saying that the inc2 is still the best 3g phone verizon offers.
It's very easy to modify and use different ROMs, Moto didn't do too well with the x2 and the tegra 2. Other tegra 2 devices are a lot better than the x2.
Even though the resolution might be higher than the inc 2 the pentile screen on that phone is horrible.
It's very easy to return the phone back to stock which is what you'd want to do if you ever have to return it to Verizon or even 3rd party insurance companies.
The battery? Amazing, with custom settings i've gotten well over a day on a single charge just using the phone moderately. It will definitely hold up.
The camera is decent but as a photo enthusiast you should know that an actual camera is going to be better than any camera phone.
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Okay I haven't read any guides yet aside from the htc site for unlock which sounds like a legit factory process which you guys reinforce it is... So the phone is registered that way and a simple check by vzw cross reference if you may, would show it.
Wasn't aware downgrading would accomplish the same thing.
I used a toolkit to s-off my wives htc Inspired to put it on tmobile so I assume this is the same process. Or very similar and it is permanent I would assume?
So since cm7 is on 2.3.7 and eventually cm9 is 4.x.x the s-off just allows root and clockwork recovery that allows you to flash cm7 right?
Also camera wise... Just want a decent hdr shooter. I have a dslr but I have low light probs with the x2. In short its junk.
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stevenjcampbell said:
Okay I haven't read any guides yet aside from the htc site for unlock which sounds like a legit factory process which you guys reinforce it is... So the phone is registered that way and a simple check by vzw cross reference if you may, would show it.
Wasn't aware downgrading would accomplish the same thing.
I used a toolkit to s-off my wives htc Inspired to put it on tmobile so I assume this is the same process. Or very similar and it is permanent I would assume?
So since cm7 is on 2.3.7 and eventually cm9 is 4.x.x the s-off just allows root and clockwork recovery that allows you to flash cm7 right?
Also camera wise... Just want a decent hdr shooter. I have a dslr but I have low light probs with the x2. In short its junk.
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By downgrading and achieving s-off, there's no extra steps to having to flash a kernel or radio and such, its much better to downgrade and s-off vs unlock via htcdev.com.
Sent from my Mikrunny'd Superphone using my Glassy/SexyTapatalk

Let me add my vote for the advice listed above. I chose the Inc2 over the X2 when I upgraded last Nov and I'm a happy camper. I used the downgrade method to S-Off and root and it worked flawlessly.
The Inc2 has a very active development community so you're in a good place here, although I'm currently running a debloated stock-based Sense 2.1 rom (everything works, which I couldn't say about the CM7-based ROM for my previous phone). But in any event, you have lots of choices here.
And regarding battery, running the stock kernel and my personally-debloated version of AndyBONESTOCK, I easily get 2 days with Exchange email + Gmail, some web cruising, FB, some map checking and such. Don't worry about the battery =)

i s-offed mine back in july when root first became available (thanks to alpharev ) and my gfs using the downgrade tool posted by attn1 it was pretty easy and if you have any trouble theres an irc you can go to where someone can help you if you have trouble. i unlocked a moto droid for one of the guys i worked with and it was a PITA! i recall seeing a quadscore for one of newts roms that was insane. these little guys are pretty powerful.
not to mention we're a kickass community welcome aboard

Thanks everyone.
I've since hit up Youtube and learned a lot about revolution.io and the like.
It's about permanent s-off I see... But that can be undone by software if necessary to return?
I may just take advantage of a return un June before my 1 year hardware ends in July so as to get a freshly remanufactueed device.
I'll have to find the links for the downgrade package as the revolution.io site has what I need for the actual unlock.
I've wanted to try cm7 for a very very long time. Looking forward to it.
Thx again all!
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To answer most questions as far as rooting and unrooting, look up nat3mil on YouTube, and he's got downgrade, s-off, and return to stock.

tylerlawhon said:
To answer most questions as far as rooting and unrooting, look up nat3mil on YouTube, and he's got downgrade, s-off, and return to stock.
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Yep that'd be who I saw.
So far this community seems very helpful. Thanks again everyone.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App

Btw my shipment came in 2 parts. Turns out they did not just send (1) phone and (1) battery & door..
Nope..
They sent an EXTENDED BATTERY AND DOOR...!
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stevenjcampbell said:
Btw my shipment came in 2 parts. Turns out they did not just send (1) phone and (1) battery & door..
Nope..
They sent an EXTENDED BATTERY AND DOOR...!
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Nice. Lol I want an extended battery.

If you perm root with revolutionary you can easily roll back to stock no problem and no one would know. It's pretty easy too. I've done it many times for warrenty purposes using other peoples phones
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lmao. amazingly enough, when I went to try and put my 8gb card from my x2 in, there was a 16gb card inside the phone.
like wtf?
Extended batt?
Extra 16 gig card?
I guess getting so mad about things and calling the "loyalty" department and talking about how no one at verizon could help me out of my x2 must have helped... a lot.

Lol hate to be a buzz kill but the 16 gig comes with the phone.. the other two definitely was a hook up
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faehsemc said:
Lol hate2 to be a buzz kill but the 16 gig comes with the phone.. the other two definitely was a hook up
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Well yes when brand new the incredible 2 does come with 16gb sd card but certified like new replacements are not supposed to, which im positive thats what he got. Sorry i am not necessarily new here, just never posted before. I myself have been through 2 droid x's, 2 droid x2's, and 3 droid 3's in the past 10 months(all certified like new replacements that had problems) so i decided to leave motorola behind and they sent me an incredible 2 as a replacement that came with a regular battery cover, and they shipped me an extended battery and cover seperately. Well i am now on my third incredible 2, finally problem free, and the third one did come with a 16gb card as well but first 2 did not! So take it as a bonus from verizon probably saying how sorry they are! I am finally happy with an awesome phone that works with no software or hardware problems. Successfully rooted and s-off on updated and rerooted 2.3.4 running liquid smooth 3.2 tweaked by me and overclocked to 1.5ghz.

bstorm1984 said:
Well yes when brand new the incredible 2 does come with 16gb sd card but certified like new replacements are not supposed to, which im positive thats what he got. Sorry i am not necessarily new here, just never posted before. I myself have been through 2 droid x's, 2 droid x2's, and 3 droid 3's in the past 10 months(all certified like new replacements that had problems) so i decided to leave motorola behind and they sent me an incredible 2 as a replacement that came with a regular battery cover, and they shipped me an extended battery and cover seperately. Well i am now on my third incredible 2, finally problem free, and the third one did come with a 16gb card as well but first 2 did not! So take it as a bonus from verizon probably saying how sorry they are! I am finally happy with an awesome phone that works with no software or hardware problems. Successfully rooted and s-off on updated and rerooted 2.3.4 running liquid smooth 3.2 tweaked by me and overclocked to 1.5ghz.
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Both my wife and I recieved these as replacements from the og inc and we received the sd cards
Sent from my Mikrunny'd Vivo_w

Remember, while unlocking eat a spicy taco for good luck battery wise.
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[Q] Should I buy a Galaxy Nexus?

I'm on Verzion, currently using a Droid X (rooted, stock firmware). My contract is up in April, and I'm looking at two or three other phones, but the GNex is currently the frontrunner. I plan on keeping the phone for two years minimum; I tend to be a bit rough with my phones, so build quality is something I'm thinking about; I plan on rooting.
So, my questions:
What is the rooting situation with the Verizon GNex? I'm a Linux user, so a Linux rooting tool would be great, but I have access to Windows machines if I need them.
How's the stock firmware? I believe that the Verizon GNex models all come with mysid and are AOSP builds managed by Google, is that correct?

Yes you should buy this magnificent phone. It really is the best thing I have ever owned (going from Desire, SGS2 then GN). Android 4.0 is fantastically clean and really nice!
1. Super easy, since google basically want you to root it (developer phone and all). Check out the guides!
2. OTA is so good I have not felt the need to use any new launcher or rom to replace it. Smooth and everything.

Rooting is crazy easy and the phone is aosp as stock being its a pure Google android phone. Also the quality isn't terrible I have my in a case and it feels very sturdy.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App

Gn vs droid razr

Hey guys I have a question for you users of the GN... have any of you went from a RAZR to it? How does everything work? I know it has ICS and I am dying to get it on my RAZR, but I was just wondering if you guys can help me decide on which phone to either keep or if i should get the GN?

I own both, I prefer the gnex, much much better development support, and IMO more fun to use.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

can you elaborate? I'm an android noob (iPhone convert) and never have rooted, etc on my android phones...

The GNex is much more hacker friendly which allows you to work with the OS of the phone. Motorola has a reputation of locking their phones down like fort knox so you cant mess with the internals.

So what are some good things about like rooting and roms? Like I said.. NOOB
Sent from my DROID RAZR

Droid Razr = LAG LAG LAG!
GNexus = 0 Lag, Super smooth and very snappy

There are soooo many comparisons of these two phones on the internets.

What's the best things about rooting?
Sent from my DROID RAZR

matesims23 said:
What's the best things about rooting?
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Google search the benefits of rooting.
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matesims23 said:
What's the best things about rooting?
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having "administrator" access to the phone ...
flashing custom roms with more software development and features
root apps such as LBE privacy guard (must have for me)
fun
doing anything you want with the phone, you are only limited by your knowledge or lack there of

One way to look at it is when Google builds Android they build it for the Nexus models. Then they release the code, the other manufactures then modify the code to work with their hardware.
Now since you are on the Verizon version they modify google's code for their network so you would not have the 100% pure code, only about 98%. It would be purer than Motorola's build.
Also the Razor is a closed platform hardware wise. This is a really good video about the Razor. http://www.xda-developers.com/android/droid-razr-unboxed-the-xda-way-xda-tv/

I think I'm gonna try the nexus
Sent from my DROID RAZR

matesims23 said:
can you elaborate? I'm an android noob (iPhone convert) and never have rooted, etc on my android phones...
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Rooting (completely different from jail-breaking), allows the user to run super user commands on their cell phone. Super user commands and apps generally have much more access to system files, allowing for overclocking (if the kernel supports it), free wifi tethering, and so on. Unlocking the bootloader allows for flashing custom ROMs on the device. Flashing can be done on a locked device, but no kernels (hence no overclocking) can be flashed. This also causes custom ROMs without their own kernel to generally be less stable than those for an unlocked bootloader device. Rooting is necessary for any Android power user, though a bootloader unlock may not always be necessary. Custom kernels often provide massive boosts to performance and add new features, so it is strongly recommended.

Thanks that helps a ton!!! That's the answer I was needing
Sent from my DROID RAZR

matesims23 said:
What's the best things about rooting?
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Rooting gives you admin access to your phone so you can do whatever you want. We'd never buy a computer without admin access, should be same on a phone.

RogerPodacter said:
Rooting gives you admin access to your phone so you can do whatever you want. We'd never buy a computer without admin access, should be same on a phone.
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I understand now ... been doing a ton of reading about roms and such
Sent from my DROID RAZR

I have both as of this minute and I will sell one of them soon. I prefer the gnex but damn does it poor signal compared to my razor.
I don't even have service on my gnex in areas that I have 2 bars on my razor.
I just flashed leaked radios on my gnex and it didn't help. I only use 3g as no 4g at home yet.
I will prob keep the gnex though and hope for a signal fix cause the gnex is faster and just a nicer phone IMO.

...radios? your on the verizon nexus right? arent the leaked radios just for the sprint phones?

The Nexus line is Google's own idea of what an Android device should be; they are the ONLY handsets that are supported directly by Google. Consequently, Nexus phones have an Apple-like software support cycle (say what you want about Apple, the 3GS got iOS 5 before my Droid Charge even got Gingerbread) and huge dev support. Keep in mind that a Nexus phone is never designed to push the bleeding edge; it may have some neat new features, but they're never designed to be powerhouses (some say the N1 was, but IMO it was just in the right place at the right time). A Nexus device is the bone stock Android experience, an exemplar to the rest of the manufacturers on just what an Android device should be.
To summarize:
1.) The absolute best official software support you can get in the Android world, and among the best 3rd party dev support. While some devices released this year will be lucky to get ICS and/or Jelly Bean, you can pretty much rest assured that the GNex will go well into Key Lime Pie officially.
2.) Internal hardware chosen for STABILITY and EFFICIENCY, rather than bleeding edge, untested (and usually buggy) performance. That said, while it isn't cutting edge, the GNex has very solid hardware, and performance is always snappy and smooth.
3.) Usually has some neat perks that most other phones don't have. In the Gnex's case, it's the BEAUTIFUL 720p AMOLED+ display, NFC support, the ultra-fast camera, and of course Ice Cream Sandwich.
After using a plethora of other non-Nexus Android devices, I got absolutely fed up with the apathy that the manufacturers and carriers have toward updating their handsets. The last straw was, as I mentioned, my Droid Charge. Even though Verizon considered it the flagship 4G LTE phone well into last September, it was released with an out-of-date OS to begin with (Froyo; GB had been out for well over half a year already). It didn't get GB until after it had been replaced as a flagship phone, and then was (and remains) ineligible for an update to ICS even though ICS was released only six months after the Charge was released! What the hell is that!?
Never again. Nexus or bust. Trust me, you'll be happy with the GNex.

This helps me a ton.. trying to trade now
Sent from my DROID RAZR

Have a few questions about Galaxy Nexus

I currently have a HTC Incredible 2, and my contract is almost up, and so I was thinking of getting the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon.
Anyways have some questions about it.
1) Since the Verizon version is currently only running 4.0.2 and not the latest version, I was wondering if the unlocked version official 4.0.4 ROM will work on the Verizon one? If not would it be easy for a developer to just port the official ROM to it, so it will the Verizon Nexus will run exactly as it should(the unlocked Nexus) without bugs?
2) Does ICS have a T9 dialer built in? With my HTC Incredible 2 I can just dial someone I want by typing in the first letters of there names with the dialer.
3) Will we except to get a delay just like the Nexus S 4G had, for when we get Jellybean(when the next Nexus comes out). And will it run slow just like since Nexus S runs ICS pretty horribly right now.

1. i believe verizon does have 4.0.4 updates out, if not you can flash the official update manually.
2. yes it has T9 dialer included.
3. We should be the one of the first phones to get Jellybean.

So if it does have the 4.0.4 updates out, then why do people still complain that it doesn't?

jakob95 said:
I currently have a HTC Incredible 2, and my contract is almost up, and so I was thinking of getting the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon.
Anyways have some questions about it.
1) Since the Verizon version is currently only running 4.0.2 and not the latest version, I was wondering if the unlocked version official 4.0.4 ROM will work on the Verizon one? If not would it be easy for a developer to just port the official ROM to it, so it will the Verizon Nexus will run exactly as it should(the unlocked Nexus) without bugs?
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No, ROMS are not compatible from CDMA to GSM versions and vice versa. It will severely mess up your device.
There are leaked 4.0.4 builds for the CDMA model, but again they're not official, just leaks. That's why people are complaining.
2) Does ICS have a T9 dialer built in? With my HTC Incredible 2 I can just dial someone I want by typing in the first letters of there names with the dialer.
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There are 3rd party replacement dialers. The stock dialer doesn't do this, and is a highly requested feature from Sense (which you have).
3) Will we except to get a delay just like the Nexus S 4G had, for when we get Jellybean(when the next Nexus comes out). And will it run slow just like since Nexus S runs ICS pretty horribly right now.
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Well the current situation shows that the CDMA model will get updates a bit slower than the GSM model. This is just going to happen since Verizon has to do their own testing and add their own network stack to what Google approves and moves out. It won't be a HUGE delay, but it'll be there. Think of it this way: Google isn't going to hold back a GSM update if the CDMA one isn't ready to go. When one's done, they'll release it.
Now remember, CDMA and GSM models don't need the same fixes/changes. As we noted above, the ROMs are not compatible. They are different devices when it comes to network connections (obviously). Fixes for one are not fixes for the other. Just because one gets 4.0.4 doesn't mean the other will. It may get 4.0.5 or .6, then GSM will get 4.1 and CDMA will get 4.1.1, etc...
As far as Jellybean goes, who knows? No one knows what the requirements will be or how long it'll take to get onto the GNex. It'll be slower, no doubt, but one of the reasons ICS is "slow" on the Nexus S is that Gingerbread to ICS was a HUGE jump. We don't know how big that jump will be to Jellybean.

About the leaks would you say they run just as well as the official 4.0.4 that is out on the unlocked Galaxy Nexus phones?

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About the leaks would you say they run just as well as the official 4.0.4 that is out on the unlocked Galaxy Nexus phones?
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I dunno I don't have a Verizon device (so glad for many reasons) so you'd have to ask them. It is a leak and not official, and it was leaked quite a bit ago, so its far from prime time ready.

Some other stuff I wanted to ask are the 4.0.4 ROMs for this device stable just like the official ROM is? Like AOKP or CyanongeMod 9 will they run stable on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus so we can get 4.0.4?

jakob95 said:
Some other stuff I wanted to ask are the 4.0.4 ROMs for this device stable just like the official ROM is? Like AOKP or CyanongeMod 9 will they run stable on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus so we can get 4.0.4?
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It will never be as stable as stock 4.0.4 when it OTAs. As I said they're integrating a leaked build and also commits from the GSM 4.0.4 update. Its a Frankenstein type of deal. There will undoubtedly be bugs.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus i9250

martonikaj said:
It will never be as stable as stock 4.0.4 when it OTAs. As I said they're integrating a leaked build and also commits from the GSM 4.0.4 update. Its a Frankenstein type of deal. There will undoubtedly be bugs.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus i9250
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Well the main reason I want a Galaxy Nexus for is to not even put in custom ROMS. Cause sorry to say but lots of times they are just really buggy and non stable compared to the OTA updates. They could be better such as having a newer version of Android in it but also buggy as well. I just want something that works, and that's why I decided to get the Nexus.

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Well the main reason I want a Galaxy Nexus for is to not even put in custom ROMS. Cause sorry to say but lots of times they are just really buggy and non stable compared to the OTA updates. They could be better such as having a newer version of Android in it but also buggy as well. I just want something that works, and that's why I decided to get the Nexus.
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Yeah but custom roms on a nexus are a little different than custom roms on other devices cause the full code is available. Not true with other devices. Nothing is hidden so no hacks are needed to get things to work. Custom roms can be coded as good as stock rom if the devs want.

Did some research and found out that Verizon controls the Galaxy Nexus updates and not Google. But why does Apple control the Verizon's iPhone updates, and not Verizon? Couldn't Google do the same?

Because Verizon bends over for Apple.

jakob95 said:
Did some research and found out that Verizon controls the Galaxy Nexus updates and not Google. But why does Apple control the Verizon's iPhone updates, and not Verizon? Couldn't Google do the same?
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You would think so. But Google just bent over to get Verizon to play ball. Corp bull**** at its finest. Apple just has the balls to say my way or go screw yourself. Sigh...

Would you say that it would be a smart choice to get the Galaxy Nexus in August? Because I am either going to get that phone, or maybe I should wait to see what the iPhone 5 is?

Back Android,changes?

So I used to have a Samsung exhibit 2 4g until it lagged and froze with even minor task.
Went over to windows phone 8 and enjoyed it.(9 months)Lumia 521.
Only problem,the recent updates have made my phone unusable sometimes.
Now after the utter disappointment last time on android,I bought a nexus for $100.
Not too much invested.
Will all galaxy nexus roms work on the unlocked i9250?
Same specs as Verizon,but radios are different.
Also do launchers use up ram?
Lets say I install a separate launcher,are both stock and the other launcher in memory?
Or only the one in use.
It seems this phone will work out better.

jms_209 said:
So I used to have a Samsung exhibit 2 4g until it lagged and froze with even minor task.
Went over to windows phone 8 and enjoyed it.(9 months)Lumia 521.
Only problem,the recent updates have made my phone unusable sometimes.
Now after the utter disappointment last time on android,I bought a nexus for $100.
Not too much invested.
Will all galaxy nexus roms work on the unlocked i9250?
Same specs as Verizon,but radios are different.
Also do launchers use up ram?
Lets say I install a separate launcher,are both stock and the other launcher in memory?
Or only the one in use.
It seems this phone will work out better.
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Lag isn't going to be a big issue for you on a Galaxy Nexus. If you have the unlocked i9250, you cannot install Verizon and Sprint ROMs, unless you use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/flashable-zip-switch-roms-tuna-devices-t2362644
However, I'd stick with Unlocking, rooting, and installing an AOSP 4.4.2 stock ROM. Kitkat runs great on this phone.
Both launchers will NOT be in memory after you swipe the old one away from recents when you install and use your new launcher. I recommend using the Google Now Launcher.
Enjoy your Galaxy Nexus! It was definitely my favorite phone of the past, it's still good.

Beauenheim said:
Lag isn't going to be a big issue for you on a Galaxy Nexus. If you have the unlocked i9250, you cannot install Verizon and Sprint ROMs, unless you use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/flashable-zip-switch-roms-tuna-devices-t2362644
However, I'd stick with Unlocking, rooting, and installing an AOSP 4.4.2 stock ROM. Kitkat runs great on this phone.
Both launchers will NOT be in memory after you swipe the old one away from recents when you install and use your new launcher. I recommend using the Google Now Launcher.
Enjoy your Galaxy Nexus! It was definitely my favorite phone of the past, it's still good.
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I've unlocked my friends Verizon nexus and flashed recovery and rom. Just not too sure what to flash when I get mine.
Can you link me to a aosp 4.4.2 or miui v5 rom?
Don't want to brick my phone with the wrong zip.

jms_209 said:
I've unlocked my friends Verizon nexus and flashed recovery and rom. Just not too sure what to flash when I get mine.
Can you link me to a aosp 4.4.2 or miui v5 rom?
Don't want to brick my phone with the wrong zip.
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Stick with whatever's in your variant's forum. If you've done it before, then you shouldn't have a problem finding a right zip. No ROM is the best. I'd personally flash a 4.4.2 AOSP ROM.