*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

carpmike21 · Dec 9, 2011

dizzll said:
Sorry only pics I have with rulers and thickness aren't appropriate for this forum...

Should have seen that one coming. haha

Stigy · Dec 9, 2011

This is my phone.

Morse Code said:
--... --... --...

iowabowtech · Dec 9, 2011

spaceynyc said:
IDK about you guys but the 15th is the final date for me. If its delayed beyond that i'm joining #TeamiPhone

And #Team3G.

RazorSharp · Dec 9, 2011

Number one: I've seen several people saying that they've already ordered or purchased the extended battery, how have you done that? I'd really like to know.

Number two: How to Unlock and Root Your Galaxy Nexus, step-by-step guide for unlocking/rooting

MSUgEEk · Dec 9, 2011

Just for reference, does one know how to activate a phone once they do get it if they don't want it activated in the store? Don't you just dial *228 or something like that?

Foolish Mortal · Dec 9, 2011

OptimusNexus said:
I hate to admit it, but this year ya might be right. Not a lot of confidence in our coaching staff this year. But how do you figure Meyer is spent, he's 47! Lol he's coming into his prime and as far as people around him, pretty sure OSU will give him whatever budget he needs to assemble a staff.

I don't love or hate OSU. I cheered for OSU when I lived there because I support local teams, but I'm not sure I'd want a coach who bailed on his kids the first time that he faced adversity in his career. From what I read on various sites, many Florida players, while worried about their own futures, understood when he left because they were worried about his health. Some of them urged him to not hurt himself for their sake. Many sent him get well cards and stayed in touch with him as much as possible. They loved him and trusted him. Then, a few months later, he's adopting new kids at OSU? He's cured suddenly?

I don't know about wanting that kind of man coaching my kids, but you know, it's not my team. Maybe that's because I'm not born and bred OSU that I see it that way.

I wish the best for OSU though, because that team and its fans have been through the wringer lately, and I am very close to quite a few Buckeyes. I like my friends to be happy friends.

BlueBiker · Dec 9, 2011

NCTurner said:
Is anyone else having trouble getting purchases to go through? One went through, but not the others. Problem isn't on my bank's end (checked with them.) Looks like other people are having some problems with Google Wallet for these apps, as well.

My order for ADW went through fine a few hours ago. Installed, waiting for me to get bored w/GO Launcher to try it out.

AppsRUs said:
Some of you may see me in the headlines tonight: Man Caught Peeing In Verizon Corporate Store. Spells out 'NEXUS' On Selling Floor Carpet.

Surprised you didn't load up on coffee first and go for VERIZONGOOGLESAMSUNGGALAXYNEXUS.

(No Swan jokes please!)

dgold82 said:
I was thinking about getting ADW EX but then again, would I use it with the Gnex? Has anyone made up their mind on whether or not to use a launcher? I'll miss a lot of things LauncherPro gives me but I've decided to go with stock for a while once I get the Gnex and see how it works out.

Buy it cheap but don't set it as your home launcher for a few weeks until you've had a chance to play w/vanilla ICS.

HanSolo said:
I'm starting to regret not getting the HTC device for $50 from Costco when I had the chance.

Oh no, not this again. :thinking:

VTHockey11 · Dec 9, 2011

I don't really care about the rumors anymore.

The 9th didn't hold water, others are now saying the 11th or the 15th. Unfortunately nothing's official until it's in stores and/or Verizon releases a press release.

I don't mind if I have to wait a few more days, but I do mind not knowing anything. I don't understand why Verizon can't set a date and stick to it and why they can't, at the very least, provide a preorder form. I just want to know it's coming and that my order is in.

SamMax · Dec 9, 2011

OK here's the skinny...

I went to buy the phone thinking there's no way I'm walking out of this store with it. The activation went through just fine but they couldn't ring up the sku.

So they hand wrote a purchase agreement and copied my credit card (they were assuming they could run it later today when the sku was active) they never got word from their boss stating anything different from the 9th as being the launch date.

When I got home and pulled the phone out of the box I seen they called & texted, they were frantically trying to reach me of course I knew what it was it was all about.
I consider these people friends and wouldn't want to see them fired. I am unemployed right now and I realize how tough it is out there.

but here is the good news...When I called Verizon to make certain that my upgrade eligabity was reset, I explained to the rep what happened. The Verizon rep was very forthcoming and told me that Verizon has not deleted the Nexus from their info guide but only hidden it, she says the release date is there and it's the 15th. I asked how she knew this and she said she really wants the Nexus so she went digging and found it, of course we all know that could change, but I don't doubt the rep for 1 second (and I usually doubt everything) that the 15th is the target date.

Starbuckpga · Dec 9, 2011

Well I just got word from an excellent source that indeed the 15th is the day. Hot damn could this be the end of an epic journey? I had forgot all about someone I know well having a connection. I should have remembered this all along.

jasaero · Dec 9, 2011

Steven58 said:
I have a pm from the source. An writing it up now. Promise I am!

The Love Tunnel LIVES folks!!! I had almost forgot about the Love Tunnel it's been so long as far as roller coasters go.

civicsisedan · Dec 9, 2011

svt_gEEk said:
Just for reference, does one know how to activate a phone once they do get it if they don't want it activated in the store? Don't you just dial *228 or something like that?

Absolutely not..

Its a SIM Card now that you need tied to your phone number. Insert the sim card and turn the phone on.. It will activate itself

jbdan · Dec 9, 2011

svt_gEEk said:
Just for reference, does one know how to activate a phone once they do get it if they don't want it activated in the store? Don't you just dial *228 or something like that?

Not for a sim card phone. Once it's in the system and then installed, give it a minute, or a reboot, and voila

red66charger · Dec 9, 2011

OT:
Tampa Bay sports news, but I can't hold my excitement!

TB Rays extend SLP Matt Moore's contract...$14 million 2012 - 2016, club options for 2017 and 2018. Love this kid!

HanSolo · Dec 9, 2011

spaceynyc said:
IDK about you guys but the 15th is the final date for me. If its delayed beyond that i'm joining #TeamiPhone

I'm still wondering whether the 9th was the final date for me. It might have been.

svt_gEEk said:
Don't you just dial *228 or something like that?

That only works on 3G phones.

teddyearp · Dec 9, 2011

IHateMyTreo said:
I tried to get the model number off their site but couldn't find it. But given that they advertise it as a global phone, and these specs, there's no way it's gonna work on VZW. Here are the specs:

Connectivity
Compatible with the HSPA+ network
Download speeds: up to 21 Mbps
HSPA/UMTS: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Global access
Wi-Fi
GPS
Bluetooth

spaceynyc · Dec 9, 2011

iowabowtech said:
And #Team3G.

No 4G in my area, so i'm straight. #Team3G.

Craigboy · Dec 9, 2011

garbageduck said:
#VZWNEXUSFAIL is doing great, but not trending yet. Please help and ask others to help!!

I did my part, the good thing is it looks like it's gaining some momentum

Reaster1 · Dec 9, 2011

Richman21 said:
I'd tell them I can't make it back to the store unitl the 15th....

I kid, I kid!!!!!!!

Haha or I'm coming soon!

garbageduck · Dec 9, 2011

OptimusNexus said:
Just added my tweet to the lot. Hope someone in Verizon's Exec staff realizes they might be screwing the pooch on this one.

once it trends the blogs will cover it, then it will have a lot more attention. anyone know how we can get phandroid to write up something about this "movement"?

tigercranestyle · Dec 9, 2011

i went ahead and kept my 9am appt that i had a vzw corp store this morning. when walking in the guy behind the counter asked me if i needed assistance and i laid all the cards on the table... stating that i've been following the hype behind the nexus, the rumors about the delay, etc. he just looked at me as if i squatted and pitched a loaf in the middle of the sales floor or something. yep. he looked that irritated although i was cordial as anyone could be. after my blah blah blah'ing, he simply said "yeah... unfortunately we don't have any information on the release date on the device, but sometime next week is what we're expecting". after thanking him, another salesperson overheard our conversation and asked the rep if i was asking about the nexus and said that he received info that it would be on the 15th. soooooo, i setup another appointment for 9am next thursday. :eek:

so, chalk it up as another guy who heard the 15th. another week. sigh. to top it all off, i have this darn barenaked ladies song one week song stuck in my head now. :mad:

after makeing a pitstop to get a few more christmas decorations, i stopped into a radioshack was was told that they've been getting a lot of calls about the nexus (of course you have), that they're expecting shipments shortly, and that they received word NOT to sell the devices from verizon until authorized (she mentioned that last part twice).

anyhow, at least i can chillax for several days and enjoy the beautiful screen on this rezound before returning it.

Dubbin1 · Dec 9, 2011

walkeru said:
I couldn't agree more. I think part of the reason we're in the shape we are is because everybody is dropping the words "official" and "confirmed" left and right. It wouldn't hurt for everyone to look up the definition of these words.

LOL so true, just look at the title of this thread

adjuster11 · Dec 9, 2011

I've decided to fire the navy seal team 6, that I normally dispatch to off my enemies and hire CindyBearCatfan instead.

Send that lady on a mission, and boom, its complete!

I'm hoping she scores one with her scouring the sales kiosks.

VTHockey11 · Dec 9, 2011

I don't really care about the rumors anymore.

The 9th didn't hold water, others are now saying the 11th or the 15th. Unfortunately nothing's official until it's in stores and/or Verizon releases a press release.

I don't mind if I have to wait a few more days, but I do mind not knowing anything. I don't understand why Verizon can't set a date and stick to it and why they can't, at the very least, provide a preorder form. I just want to know it's coming and that my order is in.

ZJamaican · Dec 9, 2011

SamMax said:
OK here's the skinny...

I went to buy the phone thinking there's no way I'm walking out of this store with it. The activation went through just fine but they couldn't ring up the sku.

So they hand wrote a purchase agreement and copied my credit card (they were assuming they could run it later today when the sku was active) they never got word from their boss stating anything different from the 9th as being the launch date.

When I got home and pulled the phone out of the box I seen they called & texted, they were frantically trying to reach me of course I knew it was it was all about.
I consider these people friends and wouldn't want to see them fired. I am unemployed right now and I realize how tough it is out there.

but here is the good news...When I called Verizon to make certain that my upgrade eligabity was reset, I explained to the rep what happened. The Verizon rep was very forthcoming and told me that Verizon has not deleted the Nexus from their info guide but only hidden it, she says the release date is there and it's the 15th. I asked how she knew this and she said she really wants the Nexus so she went digging and found it, of course we all know that could change, but I don't doubt the rep for 1 second (and I usually doubt everything) that the 15th is the target date.

Thanks for the info, did you buy the phone from a Verizon corporate store or a third party seller? Have you actually returned the phone yet?

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

Newbie

Some say...

root@android:/ #

Android Expert

Android Expert

Well-Known Member

Android Expert

Member

Android Expert

Member

Android Enthusiast

Android Expert

Extreme Android User

Android Expert

HanSolo

Guest

Android Expert

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Newbie

Well-Known Member

Newbie

Android Expert

Well-Known Member

Member

Lurker

BEST TECH IN 2023

Smartphones

Best Android Phones

Upcoming

Best iPhones

Upcoming

Tablets

Best Tablets

Upcoming

Laptops

Best Laptops

Upcoming

Televisions

Best TVs

Upcoming

Game Consoles

Best Game Consoles

Upcoming

Wearables

Best Wearables

Upcoming

Smart Home

Smart Home Tech

Upcoming

Similar threads

*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread