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Galaxy Nexus Watering Hole

Happy Wednesday!! Yay for our pre wedding and birthday boys. Both days will be here before ya know it.
Things are in full swing here in trying to keep the 10 year old from bouncing off the walls in excitement and making sure we have the essentials. Not that we couldn't buy them in Lake George.
Don't know how much I'll be able to check in today. Play nice! :p
 
BabyBlues said:
Happy Wednesday!! Yay for our pre wedding and birthday boys. Both days will be here before ya know it.
Things are in full swing here in trying to keep the 10 year old from bouncing off the walls in excitement and making sure we have the essentials. Not that we couldn't buy them in Lake George.
Don't know how much I'll be able to check in today. Play nice! :p
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Enjoy your time away BB - you deserve it!
 
Hi all,

I figure I'd join in on the fun here, i've had a galaxy nexus for a long time now and will never go back to anything else. I currently work as a software engineer in the customer operations and support side. I have one year left of university before I am freeeee!

I'll finish my into with a cool time lapse I took on the Gnex while in Maui last week :D

Time lapse sunset from our room in Maui - YouTube

and maybe one photo:

Who says the Gnex camera is bad?

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Welcome Marc, and thanks for the Maui memories!

Ah, Maui... with its black sand beaches and the gorgeous road to Hana, one of the curviest roads in the world. Beautiful place.

And great pictures! :)
 
Hey everyone, well, the proverbial crap hit the fan today at work... Don't know how long, but my attendance here will be light for the next few days... hopefully only a few days :eek:

Welcome to the watering hole, Marc!
 
I'm starting to thing that Ouya will be better than the NQ. My only issue with it is that when it finally comes out it will be using the Tegra 3 and Ouya won't be coming out until March, I think, which would be Q1 of 2013. I believe the Tegra 4 comes out Q1 of 2013?

$99 gets ya one before stores.
 
I just want to see how they are going to port touch controls over to something with a controller.

Just not fully sold on it yet.
 
What would everyone suggest is the first thing to do on unboxing a new GNex?

I've ordered mine waiting for a new sim and the phone to turn up :)
 
bymis said:
What would everyone suggest is the first thing to do on unboxing a new GNex?

I've ordered mine waiting for a new sim and the phone to turn up :)
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If you have any intention of rooting it I would grab wugs toolkit and unlock the bootloader.
 
I'm sorry bymis, I should have included this in my initial post.:)

Welcome to Android Forums and the Galaxy Nexus Watering hole.:party:
 
With Jelly bean, I stopped roming my phone. I keep it rooted just in case there are any mods I might want to put, but I have stock Jelly Bean and I can't go back. First thing I would do is figure out how I'm going to customize this bad boys - wallpapers - widgets etc. go to the online play store and see what you can find!
 
bymis said:
Thanks I'm still looking into the pros to rooting I'm all new to android. I assume it's similar to jailbreaking?
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Yep. And welcome to Android! :D

Rooting simply gives you access to the phone's operating system. It allows you to do all the wonderful things that Android has to offer... instead of just what Verizon insists you use. For example:

  • You can ditch bloatware.
  • You can change the kernel, which allows the processor to operate at faster speeds when you need it and slower speeds when you don't - great battery saver!
  • You can completely change operating systems, getting rid of the stock Verizon ROM and installing a custom ROM that has so many more options to customize your phone and make it truly your own.
  • You can backup all your apps and data.
  • You can make nandroid backups. A nandroid takes a snapshot image of the phone's current state - the whole thing - and saves it as a zip file in internal memory. If you do accidentally something that horribly mucks up the phone (or you install malware that takes over), you can simply wipe the phone and restore the nandroid... putting your phone right back to that last good state without setting anything back up.

I think you will find that the benefits of rooting far outweigh the risks or disadvantages. My 0.02 :)
 
I'm getting an unlocked uk sim free nexus so I might get it available to be rooted and see from there.

Anything else amazing I should do with my new nexus tO impress myself with my new android phone?
 
bymis said:
I'm getting an unlocked uk sim free nexus so I might get it available to be rooted and see from there.

Anything else amazing I should do with my new nexus tO impress myself with my new android phone?
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Set up Google wallet and use your GNex to pay at McDonald's. That creates confused cashiers.:rofl:
 
RSRSS, August 1

Today's Headlines:
Your Daily Olympic Schedule: August 1 - Day 6 | Deadspin

SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: August 1st, 2012 - SlashGear

Google Launches Official Android Blog, Splits From Google Mobile – Droid Life

Google revamps Play Store developer rules, looks to banish intrusive advertising -- Engadget

Google Wallet's Huge Upgrade Adds Support For All Credit/Debit Cards, Remote Disable Feature | TechCrunch

Facebook Activates App Center Worldwide | TheNextWeb

Galaxy Nexus escapes injunction as appeals court extends stay - SlashGear

Users can now print Google Drive docs from any FedEx store | 9to5Google

The future of Android? Android radial menu patent: UI redesign in works to dodge patent heat? | BGR

Apps and Tech:
Root Explorer Updated – Holo Theme Added, Fixed Jelly Bean and VZW Galaxy S3 Crashes – Droid Life

The Essential Android Apps, July 2012 | Gizmodo

Best New Android Apps - July 2012 Edition | Android Authority

Samsung's New "Super HD AMOLED" Display Out-Retinas Apple | GottaBeMobile

Spotify Android app gets free radio streaming, only for US customers | Android Authority

More Leaked Nexus 7 Accessories Surface, Including A Rotating Stand Case, Bluetooth Keyboard Case And More | Android Police

Top Nexus 7 Apps and Widgets | GottaBeMobile

A Few Jelly Bean Tips and Tricks to Use With Your Nexus 7 – Droid Life

Tablified Market HD is The Best Way To Find Nexus 7 Apps | GottaBeMobile

A Kickstarter worth looking at if you're a gamer: OUYA, the Android-powered super gaming console | Android and Me (they've already announced partnerships with Square Enix and VEVO)

A Google-a-Day Puzzle for August 1 | Wired.com

Attachments.me Now Lets You Send 100+ MB Files Over Gmail | TheNextWeb

Amazon Cloud Player updated with higher quality audio, users now limited to 250 free tracks | Phandroid

Best sound and audio equalizer apps for Android | Android Authority

Yahoo's IntoNow TV companion app adds soundtrack identification, improved social features | The Verge

SubCell Jukebox: Playing shared music playlists over Wi-Fi | Android Authority

Free non-root wireless hotspot apps for Android | Lifehacker

Flick Widgets: Using gestures to launch apps | Android Authority

Decide.com's Shopping Engine Now Tells You What To Buy, Not Just When To Buy It | TechCrunch

Google Chrome's new stable release: Retina Display compatibility, gamepad support, "senses" and more | ChromeSpot

Google+ partners with the NFL for fantasy football Hangouts | The Verge

Curiosity Piqued By The Mars-Bound Rover? Watch The Mission Unfold In Times Square | TechCrunch

Dropbox Security Update and New Features | Techmeme

Gaming and other stuff:
Square Enix showing off Final Fantasy Dimensions and other titles for Android at Gamescom | Android Central

Final Fantasy for Android now available on Google Play for $6.99 | Android and Me

Review: Orcs Must Die 2 encourages you to share your tower defending | Ars Technica

Best card game apps for Android | Android Authority

Uh, awesome? Billionaire Wants To Use Dinosaur DNA To Build Real-Life Jurassic Park | TheNextWeb

Watch live TV on your phone! No, really | Mobile - CNET News

Google Maps adds NYC subway service alerts - SlashGear

Satirical Twitter Account @NBCDelayed Is The Best Part Of NBC’s Olympics Coverage | TechCrunch

Anyone got a Beemer? :p My BMW Remote app ready to Play with Android -- Engadget

Gadgets for Booklovers
 
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