*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

EarlyMon · Dec 2, 2011

JRowMe said:
yeah he's pretty immature, reminds me of texts from bennett haha
But he has solid info.

-Hustla da Rabbit

I am still cracking up over that one!

EarlyMon · Dec 2, 2011

Mr Nexy said:
Original post #54044, Yesterday, 0730 am PST

Original post #57605, Today at 1010 pm PST

I never questioned before. Now I say hmmm. First says coming with 4.0.2 now says???? I thought everyone was giving him/her a hard time before. But now I am wondering if someone is just reporting off of released info as it seems these post come after previous leaks.

The reports are tracking with, and just lagging, what is considered hard info here, given in a dispassionate, clear manner.

I think they provide a nice wrap up in the middle of the noise.

jmar · Dec 2, 2011

Night Nexicans!

jbdan · Dec 2, 2011

jmartino5920 said:
Night Nexicans!

Niite!

NCTurner · Dec 2, 2011

sgrinavi said:
Sorry, that's just too far fetched to be a troll...

You think some geek texting a message is going to worry about a typo and what makes you so sure that the number is not legit?

I just don't see vzw putting out a text message that is so blatantly full of errors.

As far as the number, of course I could be wrong but all of the texts I've gotten from vzw have one more digit in them. Maybe the number is OK but I can't understand the errors like that.

Mr Nexy · Dec 2, 2011

shawn218 said:
open1your1eyes, would you happen to know if google is sending updates directly to our phones like past nexus'? or does every update have to come through vzw?

Her are my thoughts which I know many will not like to include myself. I highly doubt updates will come directly from Google as other Nexus devices do and will. I think the release and preparation of this phone proves this as well as Verizon's practices of controlling everything they can on their network. I strongly believe updates will come from Google, and Google / Samsung (when necessary), but only thru Verizon.

There is a lot of what I believe to be proof of this. Here is a small list, which I know there is much more.

1. No "Google" logo on the back of the phone as with all other Nexus phones to include it's sister SGN worldwide. This proves Verizon has overall say of the phone.
2. Verizon putting on it's apps which hasn't been done before. For example : T-Mobile also has a similar myverizon which at the time of nexus s release, wasn't even compatible with the phone until about a month later. Let alone, it didn't come pre-installed.
3. Both Nexus S and 1 never had to have the type of testing and approval this one is having to get by AT&T, Sprint, or T-Mobile. At least not what we heard or I remember. To include hold up a release date.
4. Samsung exec saying on foxnews that "it is their phone " when questioned about a Verizon USA release. In short, he meant it's Verizon's phone. This again proves Verizon is in the driver's seat, and Google is riding shotgun in a Samsung ride powered by Android fuel. Lol. I admit, probably could use better analogy. But everyone gets the point.

I know there's more, but I can't think and I'm too tired. Just remember, those that disbelieve, when it comes true, you heard it here from Mr Nexy. Previous Nexus 1 and Nexus S owner.

Yadao · Dec 2, 2011

Verizon Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE SpeedTest Caught On Camera [Video]

I Wish I had 4G in my area... I wish I had a Galaxy Nexus even more though.

OfTheDamned · Dec 2, 2011

Mr Nexy said:
Her are my thoughts which I know many will not like to include myself. I highly doubt updates will come directly from Google as other Nexus devices do and will. I think the release and preparation of this phone proves this as well as Verizon's practices of controlling everything they can on their network. I strongly believe updates will come from Google, and Google / Samsung (when necessary), but only thru Verizon.

There is a lot of what I believe to be proof of this. Here is a small list, which I know there is much more.

1. No "Google" logo on the back of the phone as with all other Nexus phones to include it's sister SGN worldwide.
2. Verizon putting on it's apps which hasn't been done before. For example : T-Mobile also has a similar myverizon which at the time of nexus s release, wasn't even compatible with the phone until about a month later. Let alone, it didn't come pre-installed.
3. Both Nexus S and 1 never had to have the type of testing and approval this one is having to get by AT&T, Sprint, or T-Mobile. At least not what we heard or I remember. To include hold up a release date.

I know there's more, but I can't think and I'm too tired. Just remember, those that disbelieve, when it comes true, you heard it here from Mr Nexy. Previous Nexus 1 and Nexus S owner.

The main difference may be GSM vs LTE/CDMA as far as updates and testing go. With the MyVerizon and BackUp apps, I know that that is now mandatory for all new Verizon phones.

Mr Nexy · Dec 2, 2011

OfTheDamned said:
The main difference may be GSM vs LTE/CDMA as far as updates and testing go. With the MyVerizon and BackUp apps, I know that that is now mandatory for all new Verizon phones.

I guess I wasn't aware of the requirement. I thought the i-phone didn't have these apps. If it doesn't, it proves my theory more. If it does, we shall see when updates are delayed for us and not the rest of the world such as our launch has been. Either way, our phone is being treated differently than all other nexus' i have owned and am aware of. I could be wrong though. Here's hoping. I'd hate to be right!

modster · Dec 2, 2011

RazorSharp said:
More than likely just a botched Black Friday ad.

Or thats the price for the 16 gig version. Although I do seem to remember reading somewhere that there isn't a 16gb lte version.

49er · Dec 2, 2011

Yadao said:
Verizon Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE SpeedTest Caught On Camera [Video]

I Wish I had 4G in my area... I wish I had a Galaxy Nexus even more though.

Nice. Thx for the video, although to be fair , my Thunderbolt can do the same with only two bars also......I guess it just depends on your LTE coverage.

mistermojorizi · Dec 2, 2011

so i was on here earlier and people were saying preorders at midnight? we'll see in 9 mins i guess

OfTheDamned · Dec 2, 2011

Mr Nexy said:
I guess I wasn't aware of the requirement. I thought the i-phone didn't have these apps. If it doesn't, it proves my theory more. If it does, we shall see when updates are delayed for us and not the rest of the world such as our launch has been. I could be wrong though. Here's hoping.

The iPhone came out before the mandate from VZW corporate (this is all 3rd or even 4th hand mind you) so it doesn't have it. iCloud was the trigger if I remember correctly. That is what VZW is looking to do with the back up app. They want to be able to pull everything and store it in a cloud for users plus possibly sell you more storage space.

What I meant about GSM is the fact that most of the previous Nexus phones sold were all GSM. Updates were more or less standardized for every phone on all networks that way. Pushing one update had everyone covered. With LTE/CDMA they have to make sure that a new update doesn't mess up the ability to use the phone as a phone. Verizon is pretty well known for their testing and testing again and testing again and testing again. Things can come out buggy, but I've been told that it could have been so much worse.

OfTheDamned · Dec 2, 2011

mistermojorizi said:
so i was on here earlier and people were saying preorders at midnight? we'll see in 9 mins i guess

People say that every night.

Mostly wishful thinking, I think.

Anyway, VZW is run off of the Central time zone the option for pre-orders would have already been up by now.

49er · Dec 2, 2011

mistermojorizi said:
so i was on here earlier and people were saying preorders at midnight? we'll see in 9 mins i guess

Preorders without an announcement from Verizon?

Mr Nexy · Dec 2, 2011

OfTheDamned said:
The iPhone came out before the mandate from VZW corporate (this is all 3rd or even 4th hand mind you) so it doesn't have it. iCloud was the trigger if I remember correctly. That is what VZW is looking to do with the back up app. They want to be able to pull everything and store it in a cloud for users plus possibly sell you more storage space.

What I meant about GSM is the fact that most of the previous Nexus phones sold were all GSM. Updates were more or less standardized for every phone on all networks that way. Pushing one update had everyone covered. With LTE/CDMA they have to make sure that a new update doesn't mess up the ability to use the phone as a phone. Verizon is pretty well known for their testing and testing again and testing again and testing again. Things can come out buggy, but I've been told that it could have been so much worse.

Lol. I love that. Testing, testing, and testing again. Maybe you'll talk me out of signing up for Verizon when the phone is released. Nah... I'm ready for some LTE speed. :eek:

49er · Dec 2, 2011

OfTheDamned said:
The iPhone came out before the mandate from VZW corporate (this is all 3rd or even 4th hand mind you) so it doesn't have it. iCloud was the trigger if I remember correctly. That is what VZW is looking to do with the back up app. They want to be able to pull everything and store it in a cloud for users plus possibly sell you more storage space.

What I meant about GSM is the fact that most of the previous Nexus phones sold were all GSM. Updates were more or less standardized for every phone on all networks that way. Pushing one update had everyone covered. With LTE/CDMA they have to make sure that a new update doesn't mess up the ability to use the phone as a phone. Verizon is pretty well known for their testing and testing again and testing again and testing again. Things can come out buggy, but I've been told that it could have been so much worse.

What's this IPhone you speak of?

. Just kidding, good info...thx.

mistermojorizi · Dec 2, 2011

OfTheDamned said:
People say that every night.

Mostly wishful thinking, I think.

Anyway, VZW is run off of the Central time zone the option for pre-orders would have already been up by now.

you're right, i believed em today though, since it seemed like things were heatin up for that dec. 8th release

Mr Nexy · Dec 2, 2011

Verizon Indirect Retailers Finally Receive The Galaxy Nexus In Cellebrite System – Device Launch Soon To Follow

EarlyMon · Dec 2, 2011

Verizon Indirect Retailers Finally Receive The Galaxy Nexus In Cellebrite System – Device Launch Soon To Follow

NINJA'D

Mr Nexy · Dec 2, 2011

EarlyMon said:
Verizon Indirect Retailers Finally Receive The Galaxy Nexus In Cellebrite System

tom76 · Dec 2, 2011

Mr Nexy said:
Verizon Indirect Retailers Finally Receive The Galaxy Nexus In Cellebrite System

Yadao · Dec 2, 2011

tom76 said:
I apologize for the skepticism but...no date on the device = no news...I've been thru too much...I appreciate the "maybe" news but as of this far this changes nothing...we've all seen cellebrite posts before...just sayin'

This is news. Maybe not the kind of news you we're hoping for. The device is coming soon. That's not new news, we already knew.

Crispityyy · Dec 2, 2011

The thread lives once again!!

I was getting all kinds of errors...i thought you guys all left for good and burned the ashes...

I was beginning to get withdrawals...

psycho_maniac · Dec 2, 2011

OfTheDamned said:
The iPhone came out before the mandate from VZW corporate (this is all 3rd or even 4th hand mind you) so it doesn't have it. iCloud was the trigger if I remember correctly. That is what VZW is looking to do with the back up app. They want to be able to pull everything and store it in a cloud for users plus possibly sell you more storage space.

What I meant about GSM is the fact that most of the previous Nexus phones sold were all GSM. Updates were more or less standardized for every phone on all networks that way. Pushing one update had everyone covered. With LTE/CDMA they have to make sure that a new update doesn't mess up the ability to use the phone as a phone. Verizon is pretty well known for their testing and testing again and testing again and testing again. Things can come out buggy, but I've been told that it could have been so much worse.

Do they not know they put this on an android device which you log with a google account which does all this for you? lol i dont get why vzw is doing this.

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