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

[BabyBlues]

Hi guys. I've been lurking for a while (not being productive at work ;-)) and decided to make an account. I'm switching from Sprint to Verizon for the GNex and it's going to be awesome. Thanks for all the updates and shenanigans in this thread. Looking forward to contributing.

Welcome to our corner of the crazy house. We welcome all!

population is gonna drop after friday passes

I know.
But on the plus side - the thread can't lock until we have a date from Big Red so we can all commiserate together.

To restate one of CK's comments, and from what I have seen while waiting for the OG Droid, DInc, Bionic and the SGII to drop,

"The closer to the drop, the wilder it gets".

So I hope all the See-Saw, Yo-Yo stuff is just a part of the ride and is a near drop indicator.

The natives are getting restless!

 

[wedgemoose]

you guys probably already know this. but if not, DL updated their rumors. We still have a chance

Update: Just heard from one of our regulars, and they have been told that the device has been pushed back. They are expecting the next round of testing to be completed by November 19. Not sure exactly what that means for November 21 release date.
Update 2: The Android Site found this listing for the Galaxy S II Nexus Prime 4G Android Phone. Clearly just a placeholder, but we might as well report on it all at this point.

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Update 3: A reddit user is claiming that the phone will be out this Friday, November 18. I would highly doubt that knowing what our source told us up above about the 19th being the next testing deadline, but hey, another rumor that you should probably know about. I would love for it to happen – no way to tell until we get to Friday though.
Update 4: Our buddy @muffnman was on set at the taping of The Verge’s new show which had Matias Duarte on as a guest. According to Matias – during the show – the G-Nex is launching this month (November). He was pressed for a specific date, but would only go as far as saying “November.” I think we would all hope that this man knows what he is talking about as one of the architects of ICS and the experience on this phone.
*Note – Again, we flagged this as one massive rumor for a reason. We have no idea if the phone has been pushed to December or not, but we wanted to pass along some info that was tossed out by 3 or 4 people at or around the same exact time. If we call something a rumor, that means you should look at it as a rumor, not fact. You guys know that we just like to give you as much information as possible.

 

[huskerkate]

i can personally attest to the success of effective and regular communication. so i totally agree with you guys. i'm looking for a sliver of hope in the midst of my never-ending wishful thinking/dreaming of this phone.

i don't like the lack of communication. but at least i can appreciate the business decision to make sure that it launches smoothly.

although i think we would like to think THEY ARE A FREEKING CELL-PHONE COMPANY... SHOULDN'T THEY KNOW HOW TO DO THIS WHOLE LAUNCH THING BY NOW?

dude, use the "hide" button for those pics - language might get you in trouble...

 

[vandyman]

There are only 6-7 weeks left in this year.
So we will have the Nexus sometime in that time frame.

We should hear a good leak today about the 17th.

Spoiler

^^^Here's to hoping^^^

 

[EmotionalNinja]

So is anyone else looking forward to what Google and Samsung have to say about this launch several months after we finally get our phones?

I'm sure they will make a comment somewhere about why this launch seemed to go on forever.

 

[eddieruko]

dude, use the "hide" button for those pics - language might get you in trouble...

thanks for the catch. i replaced the first image i used after hiding it.

 

[huskerkate]

Hi everyone
Love sharing in the craziness with y'all. When I get my Galaxy Nexus in a few days, it will be my first Android phone. My question for you is- What apps are must-haves for most people? I like the idea of Swype or something like it. Are there other basics? Thanks

if you're going to root, Root Explorer and Titanium Backup are must-haves, and probably Terminal Emulator and a cache cleaner (i use Cache Cleaner NG).

beyond rooting, the other "must-haves" for me are:

Touchdown Exchange (cuz the stock email app sucks, imo)
Yahoo Sportacular
Slacker Radio
Pandora
ADW Launcher EX or GO Launcher EX
WeatherBug Elite
Android Pro Widgets

 

[huskerkate]

thanks for the catch. i replaced the first image i used after hiding it.

no problem

 

[Xigalu]

if you're going to root, Root Explorer and Titanium Backup are must-haves, and probably Terminal Emulator and a cache cleaner (i use Cache Cleaner NG).

beyond rooting, the other "must-haves" for me are:

Touchdown Exchange (cuz the stock email app sucks, imo)
Yahoo Sportacular
Slacker Radio
Pandora
ADW Launcher EX or GO Launcher EX
WeatherBug Elite
Android Pro Widgets

Thanks, HuskerKate. I'll check them out. Looking at apps gives me something useful to do while waiting to get my hands on the phone.

 

[BabyBlues]

So is anyone else looking forward to what Google and Samsung have to say about this launch several months after we finally get our phones?

I'm sure they will make a comment somewhere about why this launch seemed to go on forever.

I figure it will look like this:

 

[Deleted User]

Updated my Incredible to Gingerbread last night and spent several hours playing whack-a-"low memory error". I'd forgotten that was an issue with the Incredible and that gives me even more reason to hold out for the Nexus instead of caving in for a Rezound. I'm sure they've fixed the data partition issues on newer phones, but it still sours me on HTC.

 

[woodraskam]

We've heard from a couple different sources that it's verizon's fault for the 'delay' (probably not even the correct term), but Verizon shouldn't affect the Europe launch.

Seems like stock availability problems, more than Big Red testing road blocks. Just saying.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Delayed For The UK? | Geeky Gadgets

 

[wedgemoose]

if you're going to root, Root Explorer and Titanium Backup are must-haves, and probably Terminal Emulator and a cache cleaner (i use Cache Cleaner NG).

beyond rooting, the other "must-haves" for me are:

Touchdown Exchange (cuz the stock email app sucks, imo)
Yahoo Sportacular
Slacker Radio
Pandora
ADW Launcher EX or GO Launcher EX
WeatherBug Elite
Android Pro Widgets

Husker, what "e-mail app sucks"??????

please don't say the stock android one on the Gnex. that was my biggest concern. My phone is for work and I'm coming from all HTC-Sense phones. their Calender and E-mail apps CAN'T be beat. but I'm praying the ICS ones are similar?

do you know for sure the ICS one sucks?

 

[Grandmadroid]

Didn't think it would happen, but my DInc got Gingerbread (official update) before the Galaxy Nexus was released. Sigh...

Even if the GNex comes out this week, I think there a lot of day 1 DInc owners (day -1 for me) that are caught in the dilemma of waiting until Dec 28 for the 2 year upgrade discount. If any of you out there managed to coddle Verizon into an early upgrade, please do share how so the rest of us can give it a shot.

I have a day one Incredible .....and they are offering me an early upgrade date of 12/7.

 

[RichSz]

I have a fools hope that after all this is over and NDAs have expired, someone will come forward and explain all the behind-the-scenes BS involved in this phone's launch. I am very curious as to what the real story is.

 

[BabyBlues]

Updated my Incredible to Gingerbread last night and spent several hours playing whack-a-"low memory error". I'd forgotten that was an issue with the Incredible and that gives me even more reason to hold out for the Nexus instead of caving in for a Rezound. I'm sure they've fixed the data partition issues on newer phones, but it still sours me on HTC.

I could be wrong but I think if you root it solves that problem. (I didn't have it so I can't say that for sure)

 

[Highwayman]

I was really hoping for some good news before the 3 1/2 hour meeting I have to attend... Maybe good news will be here on my return!

Maybe (Hopefully) the meeting will end early....

 

[OfTheDamned]

Hi everyone
Love sharing in the craziness with y'all. When I get my Galaxy Nexus in a few days, it will be my first Android phone. My question for you is- What apps are must-haves for most people? I like the idea of Swype or something like it. Are there other basics? Thanks

Accuweather
App Protector
Barcode scanner
Dropbox
Facebook
Key Ring
Movies
Netflix
NHL Gamecenter
Pandora
Phandroid
Google Voice
Adfree
Titanium Backup with the pro key
Rom Manager

 

[AcousticRx]

haha I had to post this. Rules for Young Leaders On Gaining Credibility.

6. Demonstrate your ability to collaborate and be a team player. Reality is, most of us work in a team environment, so you have to show your ability to get along with others in making things happen. The Lone Ranger and Han Solo aren’t ideal.

that doesn't describe our boy though

 

[gnet78]

Hi everybody! I have been lurking since about post 3,000. I decided to finally join and post because I want to be part of this epic thread! I am a stay at home mom of an adorable 13 month old. I have had an OG Droid since day one. It was my first smart phone and in many ways it changed my life! It was with me when I was in labor and I used it to notify my family and friends of my son's birth. It has since taken thousands of pictures of our son. I will be sad to see it go, but it is now dying a slow death. I starting looking for a new phone that I will love as much and be happy with for 2 years or so. That is how I found this site. I now want the GNEX and I want it yesterday!! I am not one to root my phones (or at least I never have before) but I enjoy have the newest, fun tech toys when we can afford them. I would LOVE this phone before we take a little trip for Thanksgiving with my in-laws.

Thanks everybody for all the great info and entertainment the last month. Hopefully we hear something concrete today!

 

[BabyBlues]

Hi everybody! I have been lurking since about post 3,000. I decided to finally join and post because I want to be part of this epic thread! I am a stay at home mom of an adorable 13 month old. I have had an OG Droid since day one. It was my first smart phone and in many ways it changed my life! It was with me when I was in labor and I used it to notify my family and friends of my son's birth. It has since taken thousands of pictures of our son. I will be sad to see it go, but it is now dying a slow death. I starting looking for a new phone that I will love as much and be happy with for 2 years or so. That is how I found this site. I now want the GNEX and I want it yesterday!! I am not one to root my phones (or at least I never have before) but I enjoy have the newest, fun tech toys when we can afford them. I would LOVE this phone before we take a little trip for Thanksgiving with my in-laws.

Thanks everybody for all the great info and entertainment the last month. Hopefully we hear something concrete today!

Welcome to the family! (and to the next generation of android lover as well!)

 

[OfTheDamned]

Husker, what "e-mail app sucks"??????

please don't say the stock android one on the Gnex. that was my biggest concern. My phone is for work and I'm coming from all HTC-Sense phones. their Calender and E-mail apps CAN'T be beat. but I'm praying the ICS ones are similar?

do you know for sure the ICS one sucks?

The calendar has been greatly improved, but I can't say anything about the non-gmail email app. If it isn't what you like though, there are always other options in the market.

 

[OfTheDamned]

haha I had to post this. Rules for Young Leaders On Gaining Credibility.

6. Demonstrate your ability to collaborate and be a team player. Reality is, most of us work in a team environment, so you have to show your ability to get along with others in making things happen. The Lone Ranger and Han Solo aren

 

[AcousticRx]

Well, his name is Hans Olo so it is a little different.

(face in palm)

 

[Rrrracer]

I could be wrong but I think if you root it solves that problem. (I didn't have it so I can't say that for sure)

I'm rooted and have been running CM7 (Gingerbread) since it was released and have NEVER encountered the low memory problem.