***Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread**

[redchilicat]

Is this the same music by Google that is available in the Verizon app store? If so, I just searched the app store and downloaded it.

 

[nexusprimepls]

Hey ladies and gentlemen, I sent an email earlier to the Vice President of National Customer service, got an email back asking for my cell number, just got a call back. Here are the main points:

1. He says that he is not aware of a specific launch date, and that even in his department they don't know until a day or two ahead of time, but that they would definitely want to start selling it before Black Friday.

2. I told him that I was disappointed in the lack of info and that I was either considering going to AT&T or "renting" an HTC device (yeah, I said it.) He replied that he would appreciate it if I didn't do that, and that he would be more than happy to send me another phone that I could return once the SGN came out "which wouldn't be very long at all, maybe a week or two at the most".

3. He reset my return/exchange grace period and I can now take advantage of the extended holiday return period in case I don't like the Nexus (ha!)

4. He applied another $50 loyalty discount to my account.

5. I'm getting a "like new" DINC2 tomorrow via FedEx to hold me over.

Guys, I know that I will sound like a total windsock, but Verizon really impressed me today.

My hope is renewed, my hope is renewed!!!

FYI Han, My GF has a DINC2 and loves it. It's a pretty good phone IMO, with one flaw. The phone dropped a bunch of calls in the begining. I bought the cheapest signal booster I could find on Amazon and stuck it behind the battery, and her signal has been great ever since. It was a ten pack and I would be happy to send you one at no cost, plus pics of how I installed it on her phone if you have the same issue. It looks pretty easy to peel off too, so when your SGN arrives and you send it back, you won't get counted off.

 

[eddieruko]

they've said it a couple times... "for android devices" but they've mentioned a couple times you can still access stuff on iOS. anyone making any sense of it?

 

[TheRoosevelt]

So I have been busy today would someone be so kind to tell me if I missed anything?

Lol.

/shakes head sympathetically

 

[nj02vette]

Very good point I'd like to see the stats on this as well

Some of the commenters are curious about what the activation number represents. I reached out to Google and a representative said that it does not include upgrades and only includes devices that run Google services. So forks of Android built by some Asian manufacturers who don

 

[TheRoosevelt]

they've said it a couple times... "for android devices" but they've mentioned a couple times you can still access stuff on iOS. anyone making any sense of it?

I bet the web version can be accessed in iOS

 

[Interestingman]

they've said it a couple times... "for android devices" but they've mentioned a couple times you can still access stuff on iOS. anyone making any sense of it?

I'm pretty sure you can access it from the web anywhere. Including via Safari. Might have to purchase through the market, but then you can listen anywhere.

 

[SamMax]

Lol.

/shakes head sympathetically

Nothing promising I take it. lol

 

[Highwayman]

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And like that - POOF! - he's gone!

I love this movie.... :-D

 

[woodraskam]

Nothing promising I take it. lol

Leaning towards 28th at this point, nothing firm though.

 

[jkc120]

If only Google would steal Job's "one more thing" and have the Verizon CEO come out holding a Galaxy Nexus and they announce the phone's release. I know, I know...never going to happen. But a guy can dream...

 

[HanSolo]

FYI Han, My GF has a DINC2 and loves it. It's a pretty good phone IMO, with one flaw. The phone dropped a bunch of calls in the begining. I bought the cheapest signal booster I could find on Amazon and stuck it behind the battery, and her signal has been great ever since. It was a ten pack and I would be happy to send you one at no cost, plus pics of how I installed it on her phone if you have the same issue. It looks pretty easy to peel off too, so when your SGN arrives and you send it back, you won't get counted off.

Wow, thanks! I just got a tracking number, and it actually won't be here til Friday (the VP I talked to said that might be a possibility because he didn't know if FedEx had picked up stuff already).

I'll let you know if I have the same problem. I really appreciate it.

Hopefully I won't need to keep it for very long, though.

 

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[vandyman]

True, but Verizon can't be blind to the fact that many who do buy the RAZRs and HTC devices at this point will return them when the SGN comes out. That will incur costs in manpower for refurbishing, and then they won't be able to sell them at "new" prices.

Announcing a release date now makes business sense as well.

Thanks for saying this. I said the same thing last night and I was going around in circles with it.
I even got beat up on here.

 

[woodraskam]

Summary of Google Event: "We want some of the music industry money"

 

[jamor]

Now they are integrating something where you purchase songs off of youtube videos.

 

[Travillion]

Not sure if this was already posted because I was watching the Google Music announcement instead of following the thread.

This showed up in my google search alerts. Looks like a U.S. company is going to start selling unlocked versions of the GSM Nexus on Nov. 28th. Don't think this has any implications for a Verizon release, but may be helpful for those on other carriers looking to get an unlocked version for T-Mobile or AT&T.

Galaxy Nexus expected in stock on November 28th, according to Mobile City Online |

 

[DucatiDude]

I know an executive at Verizon who's getting me the GN the second it comes out. I left him a voicemail yesterday because I heard, as everyone else, that it should be out tomorrow or Friday. Well....this is his response:

 

[MoPhoMan]

If only Google would steal Job's "one more thing" and have the Verizon CEO come out holding a Galaxy Nexus and they announce the phone's release. I know, I know...never going to happen. But a guy can dream...

I think Apple has the patent on that

 

[Stigy]

So ironic seeing this text on an iPhone - thanks for info although I am sure this will get merged with the big thread up top.

 

[SamMax]

I received a phone calk from Verizon's executive offices today, pretty much the same answer everyone else is reported. I can't believe she wasn't aware of the extended return policy or the Nexus email option on Verizon. Talk about not letting your left hand know what your right hand is doing!

 

[nexusprimepls]

If only Google would steal Job's "one more thing" and have the Verizon CEO come out holding a Galaxy Nexus and they announce the phone's release. I know, I know...never going to happen. But a guy can dream...

If they can avoid a lawsuit.

Ugh, Ninja'd by MoPhoMan!!!

 

[sweatyBeef]

Hey ladies and gentlemen, I sent an email earlier to the Vice President of National Customer service, got an email back asking for my cell number, just got a call back. Here are the main points:

1. He says that he is not aware of a specific launch date, and that even in his department they don't know until a day or two ahead of time, but that they would definitely want to start selling it before Black Friday.

2. I told him that I was disappointed in the lack of info and that I was either considering going to AT&T or "renting" an HTC device (yeah, I said it.) He replied that he would appreciate it if I didn't do that, and that he would be more than happy to send me another phone that I could return once the SGN came out "which wouldn't be very long at all, maybe a week or two at the most".

3. He reset my return/exchange grace period and I can now take advantage of the extended holiday return period in case I don't like the Nexus (ha!)

4. He applied another $50 loyalty discount to my account.

5. I'm getting a "like new" DINC2 tomorrow via FedEx to hold me over.

Guys, I know that I will sound like a total windsock, but Verizon really impressed me today.

My hope is renewed, my hope is renewed!!!

The Dinc2 isn't a bad phone. I'm using it now and other then spending all day on this forum and draining my battery its a decent phone. If it had 4G I might not even get the Nexus.

Ha who am I kidding, id still get the Nexus.

 

[Stigy]

https://market.android.com/music is officially launched.

I already bought a song!

 

[AndroidFanKyle]

Spotify still takes the cake for music streaming, IMHO.