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***Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread**
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With responses from them like above....I'd say it's not worth the struggle.
jbdan
Extreme Android User
Not a bad idea. Should I end up keeping my Rezound, I believe I'll do just that. If I don't keep my Rezound, I'll have to somehow keep the headphone jack being on the bottom of the Nexus from driving me crazy.
So many varying opinions on this. I love the idea of a headphone jack on the bottom love it!
fmadrigal
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Here is what I did exactly.
Signed on>clicked on "upgrade my device">added the Razr to my cart>picked the data package I wanted>clicked continute> then once I got to the option to add warranty, at the top of my screen there was a red button that said "chat live" or something like that and voila!
Not quite, they said they plan to announce the release this year.
I have put the LTE switch app to LTE only (w/voice) and it sits there for about ... 15 seconds then goes into 1X.
But I guess my question was answered, if phone is in LTE/CDMA it will automatically connect to 4g when available, unlinke sprint "4g" wimax (which is like searching for wifi)
So the signal in my area isn't strong enough. Hmmph. I do have WiFi at home, but I'm just a nerd and wanted to speed test that LTE goodness. Thanks for the help
But I guess my question was answered, if phone is in LTE/CDMA it will automatically connect to 4g when available, unlinke sprint "4g" wimax (which is like searching for wifi)
So the signal in my area isn't strong enough. Hmmph. I do have WiFi at home, but I'm just a nerd and wanted to speed test that LTE goodness. Thanks for the help
clb2196
Android Enthusiast
You can't. You have to wait for them to contact you. IME, they will bug you as soon as you log in if you're trying to browse, but if you log in and sit there and try to get someone to start a chat, they totally ignore you. Sigh.
As much as I would like to be upset and bash Verizon, I can only hold them to their press release statement of the Gnex being released later this year. They have until 12/31 to live up to that. It would be a PR nightmare (as if they're not already in one) to go back on the only public statement they have made on the release of the device. I know everyone is upset by the latest rumor, but aside from the PR, that's all it is...plain rumors. I want the Gnex to be released as much as anyone, but I will give them a chance to live up to their PR before making any other decisions.
Now to pitch in on the rumor front, I have to say that as much as some people are turned off by P3Droid, he and his inner circle seem to have pretty good sources. They have been saying for a couple weeks that we are looking into mid-late December for a release. I think they may be onto something. I posted some tweets yesteday by PydePypper who like P3, has a pre-release Gnex. Here are a few more:
In reference to a release date:
In reference to bugs and updates:
Again, take all rumors with a huge grain of salt, but it does appear that the guys with pre-release devices had some issues which seem to be getting better with updates. I think signs point to Verizon living up to their "later this year" statement.
Now to pitch in on the rumor front, I have to say that as much as some people are turned off by P3Droid, he and his inner circle seem to have pretty good sources. They have been saying for a couple weeks that we are looking into mid-late December for a release. I think they may be onto something. I posted some tweets yesteday by PydePypper who like P3, has a pre-release Gnex. Here are a few more:
In reference to a release date:
In reference to bugs and updates:
Again, take all rumors with a huge grain of salt, but it does appear that the guys with pre-release devices had some issues which seem to be getting better with updates. I think signs point to Verizon living up to their "later this year" statement.
I think we need a turnstile to count people as they are leaving this thread and abandoning the Gnex. You know, so we can get an accurate count of how many are left as we close it.
Cincy, it's always sad to see people leave but at least they have a great phone NOW. Besides, new folks and lurkers are joining us all the time so it's not like it'll be a ghost town in here by Launch Day... whenever that is
clb2196
Android Enthusiast
I have an LTE tab, and good LTE coverage where I live. It'll automatically connect to LTE, then drop down as it loses the connection. We travel a lot and I use it in the car, there's one spot on the Mass Pike where there isn't even 3G coverage so it drops down to 1X. Very annoying. But otherwise seamless network switching.
OptimusNexus
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Yea this could totally line up with what Han's sister said. Almost makes me wish I didn't know how awesome this phone was and could be happy with a Vigor...
RazorSharp
Android Expert
Yeah, the iFixit article has now been updated to include the other 512 MB of RAM in the Multichip Memory Package. Nice sleuthing.
eibook
Well-Known Member
Cincy, it's always sad to see people leave but at least they have a great phone NOW. Besides, new folks and lurkers are joining us all the time so it's not like it'll be a ghost town in here by Launch Day... whenever that is
It very well may be a ghost town here....you know the Mayans and that end of the world thing in 2012.
Old Member
Android Expert
Nuff said . . .
jkc120
Android Expert
Not true (sorry, quoting your reply as I'm on the phandroid app). The press release actually says "available".
Yeah, okay.
Mayan Boss: How's that calendar coming along?
Mayan Carver: Not bad... I'm up to 2012 but I can't put any more on this rock!
Mayan Boss: Well, good enough. Stop there. I guess somebody in 2012 is gonna freak out, though...
lickwidravr
Android Enthusiast
*Steven note: As I said in an earlier post, Verizon HAS to put everything out on the table. It doesn't mean it's a done scenario. KEEP THE FAITH, BRETHREN!
I love you....uh....i mean, thank you for passing on all of your pearls of wisdom
you are the glue that keeps this thread alive and i can safely speak for all of us when i say that we would be nothing without you<3
zx10droid
Android Expert
nothing new to see here.... but @vzwsupport did reply to a tweet i sent them
https://twitter.com/#!/VZWSupport/status/141612786852696065
https://twitter.com/#!/VZWSupport/status/141612786852696065
durangojim
Android Enthusiast
Just to let all of you know, now when you start a chat now with a CSR at Verizon, there is the following disclaimer and announcement at the top of all chat logs:
Please note, here at Verizon Wireless, we know absolutely nothing about the Google Samsung Galaxy Nexus Prime 4G LTE, this lack of information includes but is not limited to: release date, release price, final name, final color, size of internal memory. Please do not bother asking our customer service representatives any questions about this alleged phone. Thank you for choosing Verizon Wireless.
And just to add more to my original post. On lunch break walking past my VZN corporate store stopped by. CSR super friendly and he laughed at me when I asked about the GNex 'I am waiting for that too and the Samsung rep just left about 30 mins ago' 'Any wait is so worth it and do not buy another phone even our apple guy is getting this phone'. He went on to add that he uses google to find out the latest on releases but they honestly are told nothing. Now, if that is not proof enough that any CSR information is not reliable or is coming from the same place we are echo'ing it from then there is no hope for you.
By 12/15 for $199 is my opinion using Occam's Razor philosophy.
Debunk, refute, and debate but my opinion will not be swayed.
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
I love you....uh....i mean, thank you for passing on all of your pearls of wisdom
I couldn't have said it better so I quoted it.
Thank you Steven and your source. I would thank you myself in PM but I hope you read this and at least smile!
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