Galaxy Nexus Watering Hole

[OfTheDamned]

Haha!

Like I posted in the thread on this subject in the GNex forum, I think we all remember when Google changed the storage spec of the LTE GNex to 16GB on the google.com/nexus page. So for now I am leaning toward the explanation that some gungho employee inadvertantly removed the CDMA devices from the list somehow, similar to that little snafu...

Since all the CDMA devices are gone, I'm more or less going with the idea that they are separating them to eliminate confusion.

 

[Lucky Armpit]

Hi guys and gals, wanted to drop in and say hello. For those that are still having the "one-way audio" issue with their Galaxy Nexus (Nexi?) devices, please Star the issue on Google's web site. I've done a little digging and read plenty of people are having this problem and replacing the device does not fix the issue. The link is here. Thanks, and GO GIANTS!!

 

[OfTheDamned]

Another update by Kellex, saying almost exactly what you just said.

edit: And said it came from Phandroid... haha.

Sometimes my synapses do fire in the correct fashion.

I do like how that has made it to the bottom of the article so that it doesn't spoil the sensationalism of the rest of the article.

 

[AntimonyER]

Since all the CDMA devices are gone, I'm more or less going with the idea that they are separating them to eliminate confusion.

Maybe so, but if Google decides CDMA devices don't get developer phone status, I am going to go with their experience with Verizon pushing them to that decision...

 

[OfTheDamned]

Maybe so, but if Google decides CDMA devices don't get developer phone status, I am going to go with their experience with Verizon pushing them to that decision...

Possibility if it is the case, but there was a Sprint Nexus before there was a Verizon Nexus and there is another Sprint Nexus just over the horizon. If they really wanted to get rid of anything I would think a relationship with Verizon in general would be the first choice.

 

[AntimonyER]

Possibility if it is the case, but there was a Sprint Nexus before there was a Verizon Nexus and there is another Sprint Nexus just over the horizon. If they really wanted to get rid of anything I would think a relationship with Verizon in general would be the first choice.

It's curious, because it would mean that for the first time, a Nexus is not a developer phone. If this all ends up being true, is Google going to change what the Nexus by definition is? Or is the GNex the last Nexus either Verizon or Sprint will ever see, at least until LTE VOIP replaces CDMA completely...

 

[EarlyMon]

Just can't imagine Google and VZW playing chicken with each other, at the risk of alienating the consumers. Can they be that stupid? Bad question?

I could say that nothing big corporations do surprises me any more, and while that would be the truth, the real reason I'm replying is to nominate your submission for Best Matched Post with Avatar for 2012, Freestyle Division.

PS to AntimonyER - I know, right!

 

[IHateMyTreo]

I could say that nothing big corporations do surprises me any more, and while that would be the truth, the real reason I'm replying is to nominate your submission for Best Matched Post with Avatar for 2012, Freestyle Division.

PS to AntimonyER - I know, right!

Thanks Early...I think

Kinda seems like most of my posts match my avatar. Not sure what that says about me though.

edit: just see two posts down for yet another match

 

[AntimonyER]

Update from Google:

Hello! This is a quick clarification about support for CDMA devices.
For various technical reasons, recent CDMA Android devices implement core telephony functionality in .apk files provided in binary form by the carriers. To function correctly, these .apk files must be signed by the so-called “platform” key. However, when an individual creates a custom build from the AOSP source code, they don’t use the same signing key as these CDMA flies were signed with.
The result is that these files don’t work properly, and pure AOSP builds running on these devices can’t place calls, access mobile data, and so on. Because we aim to make sure that we are as clear as possible about the degree of support that devices have, we updated the docs over at source.android.com to reflect this reality.
We will still make available as many as possible of the closed-source binaries for these devices, and Nexus devices will continue to have unlockable bootloaders. And, of course, GSM/HSPA+ devices are still supported, as are any other devices we’re able to support. We’ve simply updated the documentation to be clearer about the current extent of CDMA support.
We are of course always working to improve support, and we’ll keep everyone updated as we make improvements. Thanks as always for your interest in AOSP!
​

 

[IHateMyTreo]

No, no, no, nooo.

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[IHateMyTreo]

Update from Google:

Translation anybody? Are they saying that those who unlock and install custom ROMs are not "supported"? Are they disavowing even stock builds?

 

[BabyBlues]

Translation anybody? Are they saying that those who unlock and install custom ROMs are not "supported"? Are they disavowing even stock builds?

That's their way of saying "we hate Verizon and their shenanigans "

 

[OfTheDamned]

Translation anybody? Are they saying that those who unlock and install custom ROMs are not "supported"? Are they disavowing even stock builds?

Google to English:

CDMA is different from GSM. The files for GSM can be used by developers without fear of screwing people up too much. The CDMA files have been used by a bunch of N00B devs and people lost the ability to make calls or get data so we pulled the info for now. It will come back later when we have proper instructions so the n00bs don't mess people up. BTW, we hate Verizon and wish they would leave us alone.

 

[IHateMyTreo]

Google to English:

CDMA is different from GSM. The files for GSM can be used by developers without fear of screwing people up too much. The CDMA files have been used by a bunch of N00B devs and people lost the ability to make calls or get data so we pulled the info for now. It will come back later when we have proper instructions so the n00bs don't mess people up. BTW, we hate Verizon and wish they would leave us alone.

Maybe I can understand taking a beat with respect to the devs that customize and screw up. But even those who have not modded a thing? What did Google expect?

 

[EarlyMon]

Thanks Early...I think

Kinda seems like most of my posts match my avatar. Not sure what that says about me though.

I intended only the highest compliment, I assure you. If you look at your post minus the bad question part, I think you'll see why I am still in stitches.

My dog looks down and covers his nose with his paws when I read stories of corporate shenanigans to him, so I can totally relate.

 

[AntimonyER]

Google to English:

CDMA is different from GSM. The files for GSM can be used by developers without fear of screwing people up too much. The CDMA files have been used by a bunch of N00B devs and people lost the ability to make calls or get data so we pulled the info for now. It will come back later when we have proper instructions so the n00bs don't mess people up. BTW, we hate Verizon and wish they would leave us alone.

Haha. Thanks OTD. And Early. You both were pretty much spot on the entire time, OTD about the reasoning, and Early about DL jumping to conclusions.

 

[OfTheDamned]

Haha. Thanks OTD. And Early. You both were pretty much spot on the entire time, OTD about the reasoning, and Early about DL jumping to conclusions.

That comes from spending far too much time watching people freak out and jump to conclusions over the simplest of things. I don't think I can count the number of times I had to say the phrase, "Everyone calm down..." during the mega thread. lol

 

[ajdroidx]

Well this also explains why there has been little development with the 4g xoom.

 

[AntimonyER]

That comes from spending far too much time watching people freak out and jump to conclusions over the simplest of things. I don't think I can count the number of times I had to say the phrase, "Everyone calm down..." during the mega thread. lol

Yeah. Can you imagine what that thread would have done with news like this? If Google announced prior to release they weren't supporting it as a "developer" phone? Yikes.

 

[IHateMyTreo]

That comes from spending far too much time watching people freak out and jump to conclusions over the simplest of things. I don't think I can count the number of times I had to say the phrase, "Everyone calm down..." during the mega thread. lol

Ha, I remember it well. Here is on OBG from OTD:

Spoiler

Whoa! Everyone needs to calm down. The phone exists and it will come. I understand that many of you have phones that are close to their EOL, but there is no reason to jump off buildings. We've had this happen a couple of times, it sucks, but not every net rumor is true. We are were we have always been and know what we have always known. The phone will come this year. Most of us will get the phone when it launches and, from what I've seen, we will all be very happy people.

I know we are on this crazy post rush, but everyone take a step back and relax for a minute or two. Talk with your family or a friend. Get the phone out of your mind for a couple of minutes and you will realize that this date or any other date is not the end of the world.

The Nexus is coming. Not even Verizon can stop that at this point. It will come and it IS awesome.

Fun Fact: 93 instances of "calm down" on the superthread, mostly from OTD, Steven and...BB.

As you can see, my day has slowed down in anticipation of the weekend.

 

[EarlyMon]

I'll bet a repeated-phrase analysis of the pre-release thread would prove interesting.

 

[IHateMyTreo]

I'll bet a repeated-phrase analysis of the pre-release thread would prove interesting.

162 instances of "banned"

 

[blkbeltkid17]

Man if anyone reads the official explanation it says that its cuz or radio singing files meaning that open source android builds will not give you the ability to make calls it get data ... and that's 100% BS I know alot of people here are rooted and modded as myself and we have no probloms making phone calls or reviving or transmitting data .... so if it that aintt the problom then it has to be some Google verizon crap .... and for their customers sake they need to get over themselfs and let it be ...

My vote Google start your own dam Mobile service and end all thus crap


Edit: end rant

 

[OfTheDamned]

I'll bet a repeated-phrase analysis of the pre-release thread would prove interesting.

I'd be interested to know how many time "hate" and "Verizon" were used in the same sentence.

 

[blkbeltkid17]

About a million and a half