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Jay3 · Nov 19, 2011

What's this about the Verizon version possible being only offered in 16GB?

Google Updates Galaxy Nexus Page – Verizon Version Only Available In 16GB?

X24 · Nov 19, 2011

I strongly doubt it's only in 16Gb. There aren't very many phones under 32 in Verizon's LTE lineup

tbrindisi · Nov 19, 2011

LOL. We should all submit legal claims to google stating that it should be illegal to release this phone with only 16gb.

android121 · Nov 19, 2011

Does the non-GMail email application on the Galaxy Nexus allows you to change the font size? On my Moto Droid 1, I can only do this on my GMail app, but not for my Yahoo Plus email. Thanks.

droidfan1 · Nov 21, 2011

Galaxy Nexus: Enable USB Debugging | Technipages

add that for people who are like "no USB mass storage? What?!"

Stigy · Nov 22, 2011

droidfan1 said:
Galaxy Nexus: Enable USB Debugging | Technipages

add that for people who are like "no USB mass storage? What?!"

There is no USB Mass Storage mode on the phone.

What you get instead is MTP & PTP protocols.

http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus/447899-usb-mass-storage.html

SirKronan · Nov 22, 2011

Stigy said:
There is no USB Mass Storage mode on the phone.

What you get instead is MTP & PTP protocols.

http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus/447899-usb-mass-storage.html

So you just use Samsung's wireless software to sync stuff back and forth? That won't be slow at all via wireless N, so that's not a big deal or anything, I was just wondering. We still don't have this phone in the U.S. yet, and I'm having a very difficult time deciding whether I like the Razr or the GN better ... This is going to be a very tough decision. I'm addicted to removable media much more than a removable battery, but the HD screen is going to be amazing on the GN. So will ICS and a pure Google phone.

What to do! :thinking:

Deleted User · Nov 22, 2011

If you're a Windows user, the phone will show up almost exactly like a mass storage device. You can copy any type of file to it, and to subsequent folders, by dragging and dropping just like if it was mounted in mass storage mode. You don't need to use Samsung's software at all.

Linux and Mac users need to use some kind of third party software because the OS doesn't have the media transfer protocol built in.

SirKronan · Nov 22, 2011

binary visions said:
If you're a Windows user, the phone will show up almost exactly like a mass storage device. You can copy any type of file to it, and to subsequent folders, by dragging and dropping just like if it was mounted in mass storage mode. You don't need to use Samsung's software at all.

Linux and Mac users need to use some kind of third party software because the OS doesn't have the media transfer protocol built in.

Lame. I use Windows on my PCs at home, but my laptop on the go for work is a Macbook Pro, due to 7+ hours of usable battery life in a fully functional laptop that only weighs 4.5 lbs. If I boot my Mac into Windows 7 it runs great, but only for 4 hours or less. I do all my client paperwork on my Laptop, and it's nice to use the phone as mass storage when I need it, especially for the camera, music, and video files. No removable storage is also a big issue. I am going to have a really difficult time deciding between this and the Razr.

Edit: Both phones have certain things I really want in a phone, but so far the Galaxy Nexus has more characteristics I don't like.

Motorola: Blur, encrypted bootloader
Galaxy Nexus: Very large, no removable storage, no mass storage functionality

This is going to be a tough decision.

Sandroidfan · Nov 22, 2011

SirKronan said:
Lame. I use Windows on my PCs at home, but my laptop on the go for work is a Macbook Pro, due to 7+ hours of usable battery life in a fully functional laptop that only weighs 4.5 lbs. If I boot my Mac into Windows 7 it runs great, but only for 4 hours or less. I do all my client paperwork on my Laptop, and it's nice to use the phone as mass storage when I need it, especially for the camera, music, and video files. No removable storage is also a big issue. I am going to have a really difficult time deciding between this and the Razr.

Edit: Both phones have certain things I really want in a phone, but so far the Galaxy Nexus has more characteristics I don't like.

Motorola: Blur, encrypted bootloader
Galaxy Nexus: Very large, no removable storage, no mass storage functionality

This is going to be a tough decision.

Gnex is only slightly longer than Razr, I guess 5mm. Otherwise it's very similar in size as it has smaller bezel around screen. I bet no mass storage issue will be taken care of by dev community. Maybe google might update ICS to enable it. It's non-issue for me as I use Windows7.

I think Gnex has edge on screen and camera. 5MP vs 8MP argument is pointless on phone camera with small sensor. Google/Samsung probably chose 5Mp for better shutter lag and low light shooting.

RazorSharp · Nov 23, 2011

binary visions said:
If you're a Windows user, the phone will show up almost exactly like a mass storage device. You can copy any type of file to it, and to subsequent folders, by dragging and dropping just like if it was mounted in mass storage mode. You don't need to use Samsung's software at all.

Linux and Mac users need to use some kind of third party software because the OS doesn't have the media transfer protocol built in.

Mac users can download a simple application called Android File Transfer that's already available on the Android website:

Android File Transfer - Android.com

Savetherocks · Nov 23, 2011

Will an imported unit (from the UK) be able to receive updates as normal in the USA?

Also, will it work with AT&T's HSPA+ network, or just standard 3G?

MaxNexus33 · Nov 24, 2011

How does google voice work on the Galaxy Nexus? Is it any different than on other android phones? And did google update it for the Nexus, or are they planning to update it soon?

Thanks

zetroc · Nov 25, 2011

Jay3 said:
What's this about the Verizon version possible being only offered in 16GB?

Google Updates Galaxy Nexus Page

substring · Nov 28, 2011

The UK users have been reporting a random volume issue on the Galaxy Nexus. It's been almost a week and Google has not released any official fix yet (although there is a fix released by the developer community). Is there any concern on that? Is it the reason why Verizon Wireless has not release this phone to public yet?

RichSz · Nov 28, 2011

substring said:
The UK users have been reporting a random volume issue on the Galaxy Nexus. It's been almost a week and Google has not released any official fix yet (although there is a fix released by the developer community). Is there any concern on that? Is it the reason why Verizon Wireless has not release this phone to public yet?

They've admitted there was a problem and have a fix:
Galaxy Nexus volume bug fix gets early release, official testing continues -- Engadget

In addition, the set of circumstances which cause the problem are unlikely to happen with the Verizon version.

I'm not concerned in the slightest.

Rogue · Nov 28, 2011

The volume issue is very very very annoying. It just has a mind of its own. Hurry up with the release!

substring · Nov 28, 2011

RichSz said:
They've admitted there was a problem and have a fix:
Galaxy Nexus volume bug fix gets early release, official testing continues -- Engadget

In addition, the set of circumstances which cause the problem are unlikely to happen with the Verizon version.

I'm not concerned in the slightest.

Admitting a problem is a start, but we need an official fix from Google. Who knows? It might be holding up the release from Verizon Wireless.

jimlad · Nov 29, 2011

update from o2

right just spoke to o2 technical team. they are not due any new galaxy handsets with the volume bug fixed any time soon. He assured me he knew about the issue, they had all been briefed. they said no point swapping or sending the phone in for repair.

He also said that any new handsets would be shipped with the bug even if the fix came out tomorrow, and it would be down to the user to perform the OTA upgrade (once the patch is released)

My only option was to return the handset for a refund or different phone, which is not what i want at the moment.

so the story of them getting a 'new batch' in is a pure a internet rumour... sadly

falkner09 · Nov 29, 2011

So if I'm reading all this correctly, ICS (the operating system in general) will allow USB mass storage on phones that are updated to it, just only for a removable sd card. but the Galaxy Nexus doesn't on that particular handset. Am I right here, especially on the part about updates to future phones?

I'm wondering though, will there still be the ability to install apps to the sd card that was introduced in Froyo? because if not, that's going to lock out A LOT of otherwise good, recent phones that have limited onboard storage. my recently dropped Sidekick (R.I.P.) had only like 4-500 mb, making the app to sd ability a necessity that I wouldn't have been able to download barely anything without. I ask because I know that Honeycomb doesn't allow it, even if the tab has an sd card. so.....

LuxoDave · Nov 29, 2011

falkner09 said:
So if I'm reading all this correctly, ICS (the operating system in general) will allow USB mass storage on phones that are updated to it, just only for a removable sd card. but the Galaxy Nexus doesn't on that particular handset. Am I right here, especially on the part about updates to future phones?

Yes this is correct. If you are running windows you wont even know there is a difference though.

falkner09 said:
I'm wondering though, will there still be the ability to install apps to the sd card that was introduced in Froyo? because if not, that's going to lock out A LOT of otherwise good, recent phones that have limited onboard storage. my recently dropped Sidekick (R.I.P.) had only like 4-500 mb, making the app to sd ability a necessity that I wouldn't have been able to download barely anything without. I ask because I know that Honeycomb doesn't allow it, even if the tab has an sd card. so.....

According to what I have read apps that normally require a SD card will still install on the Galaxy Nexus. I think the storage is partitioned, but I could be wrong on that point.

falkner09 · Nov 29, 2011

LuxoDave said:
Yes this is correct. If you are running windows you wont even know there is a difference though.

According to what I have read apps that normally require a SD card will still install on the Galaxy Nexus. I think the storage is partitioned, but I could be wrong on that point.

ok, but what I mean is, will phones that receive the new version (ICS) as an update be able to use USB mass storage? it's important for me because (1) I don't use Windows, and (2) I need a device that can connect through USB to all computers without any configuring or installations.

on the SD card thing, I actually mean will those same phones (with actual external sd cards) be able to install apps on them?

LuxoDave · Nov 29, 2011

falkner09 said:
ok, but what I mean is, will phones that receive the new version (ICS) as an update be able to use USB mass storage? it's important for me because (1) I don't use Windows, and (2) I need a device that can connect through USB to all computers without any configuring or installations.

on the SD card thing, I actually mean will those same phones (with actual external sd cards) be able to install apps on them?

Yes and Yes. The USB mass storage thing with the Galaxy Nexus is because it does not have a SD card. There was a Google+ posting by one of the Google engineers that described far better than I can but it put to rest any worries I had about it.

Reddit post:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/mg14z/whoa_whoa_ics_doesnt_support_usb_mass_storage/

Sandroidfan · Dec 1, 2011

AC seems to like battery life on Gnex.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus battery life -- some updated impressions | Android Central

bubbiebear · Dec 2, 2011

silly question i'm sure, but will the nexus have video call capabilities? and if so, will it be cross platform (android to iphone?)

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