Anybody buy an unlocked version of the Galaxy Nexus, and use it on T-Mobile?
I'm getting desperate...
I'm getting desperate...
Help Anybody have the Galaxy Nexus unlocked on T-Mobile?
- Thread starter BiggestManEver
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Yes I have one from Negri Electronics. I am on T-Mobile and it works fine on HPSA+. No problems.
Either of you in a strong HPSA+ area, and if so, care to post some SpeedTest measures?
I'm sick of waiting for my work to get me a Verizon one (if ever), so I'm thinking about just biting the bullet and getting one unsubsidized.
pappabacon
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Not to thread jack but when you buy a phone this way, do you get carrier updates? I am switching to t-mobile for the cheapness of the value plan and plan to purchase one of these from expansys. Since this isn't a phone officially released by t-mobile, will it ever get updates?
kylecummins
Android Expert
If you flash it to yakju build images you will get your updates direct from google.
pappabacon
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Not sure if this goes here or in the t-mobile forums. I am going to start on t-mobile with their value plan. I am going to buy a galaxy nexus from expansys and am wondering if I will never get carrier updates as a result since this isn't a phone that has been released by t-mobile.
kylecummins
Android Expert
Yes I am getting updates, directly from Google, no problem.
pappabacon
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Ok, never rooted a phone before so I am a little nervous about bricking a $600 plus phone. I'll keep reading I guess until it is time to buy the phone. Thanks.
trophynuts
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Ashley8053
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Hate to be a total noob with this question, but I've never used an unlocked phone on TMobile's network. If I buy the unlocked Galaxy Nexus, Will the 3G/4G work? I've read conflicting reports, and I don't think I could handle EDGE speeds all the time.
Yes, the Galaxy Nexus works on their HSPA+ (4G) network with speeds up to 21 Mbps. Their network can handle up to 42 Mbps in some cities.
Ashley8053
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Ah, Thanks so much for clearing that up! I just wanted to make sure I'd be okay with the network speeds before forking out all the money for it.
They have it available on Daily Steals in black or white for $529.99 today only. That is a lot less than I paid in December.
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Sorry to revive this thread, but I had a question about the GN and T-Mobile. If I buy it through Google, I can use T-Mobile's monthly plan, correct? I was thinking of getting the $30/month for unlimited texts/data and 100 minutes of anytime voice. I know I average a little over 100 minutes a month, so I was curious if using my Google Voice number charges minutes or data? Thanks in advance! Looking for ways to save some money, not get screwed over by carriers, and still have a Galaxy Nexus. I can't switch from Verizon for another year and a half, but my wife can switch next year.
Yes, Google Voice by itself will count against your minutes. What you want is to add another app, such as GrooveIP, which makes your Google Voice calls VoIP, so they don't count against minutes. I use GrooveIP when I'm connected to WiFi to handle my calls, and use the cell network (with Google Voice) when I'm away from WiFi.
