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

[devildriver6]

Well ladies and gents, it's OFFICIAL for me in Dallas. I just held the BEAUTIFUL and slim Nexus in my hand. It's truly a sexy work of art. My guy said he'd text when it was available to sell, said he had plenty of stock on phones and accessories, and was just waiting.

No sooner did I leave, he text me and said he got the OFFICIAL Verizon notice that 12/09 was the sale date for the Nexus.

I took a picture of it in my hand, just so I could know that Snuffalupugus (sp?) was real till 9am Friday morning.

 

[Bmxant]

Verizon will treat you no better. If you are happy with ATT stay with them.

Happy? Absolutely not. I get 1-2 bars here and 2Mb down on a good day. I was just holding on to AT&T for the "Unlimited Data"

When you say "Verizon will treat you no better" what do you mean by that? Their Customer service HAS to be somewhat better

But yeah, I'd have "3G" here until they expanded LTE to my area, but from what I've seen, Verizon 3G is nearly as fast as AT&T HSPA+ in my area.

 

[zx10droid]

Here is a quote from the manual that was posted earlier. For all you people who have never had a Vanilla Android device, this may come as good news to you:

Share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot​

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Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.

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Check Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.​

After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID), so you can connect to it

with up to 8 computers or other devices.​

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To stop sharing your data connection, uncheck

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

Rename or secure your portable hotspot​

You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network
when it's acting as a portable hotspot.​

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Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.​

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Make sure Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is checked.​

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Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
The Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialog opens.​

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Set your name and security options as follows:
Change the Network SSID (name) that other computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
Choose a security option. Choosing WPA2 PSK adds a password field to the Configure Wi-Fi
hotspot dialog. If you enter a password, you will need to re-enter that password when you connect to
the hotspot with a computer or other device. To remove security from your Wi-Fi network, choose​

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i was under the impression VZW had disabled this feature?

 

[dmodert66]

IIRC they don't disable it, but when you try to use it you are directed to purchase the hotspot plan before it will start sharing.

 

[scottg96]

Here is a quote from the manual that was posted earlier. For all you people who have never had a Vanilla Android device, this may come as good news to you:

Share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot​

1

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Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.

2 ​

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Check Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.​

After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID), so you can connect to it

with up to 8 computers or other devices.​

​

​

To stop sharing your data connection, uncheck

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

Rename or secure your portable hotspot​

You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network
when it's acting as a portable hotspot.​

1​

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Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.​

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Make sure Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is checked.​

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Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
The Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialog opens.​

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Set your name and security options as follows:
Change the Network SSID (name) that other computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
Choose a security option. Choosing WPA2 PSK adds a password field to the Configure Wi-Fi
hotspot dialog. If you enter a password, you will need to re-enter that password when you connect to
the hotspot with a computer or other device. To remove security from your Wi-Fi network, choose​

Open​

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5 Touch Save.
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Woah, does this mean it bypasses Verizon's pre-requisite plan? Or will they start charging you automatically if you choose to use it without a plan

 

[The Xero]

Its true its finally true!

 

[statepenn03]

I stopped at an verizon wireless wireless zone retailer on my way home and two different reps told me two different things. One said they'll announce it Thursday and it'll be available Friday morning. The other jumped in during our conversation and said they have no information and nothing from verizon and don't know when it'll be released and blah blah blah, he was very defensive and couldn't answer any questions I had on it so I left, I'll call the Verizon corp store to see if they have anything but it sounds like we should not hold our breath for an official announcement tomorrow.

 

[HanSolo]

pics or your lying!!!!!!!! lol

Spoiler

 

[Mach Droid]

If I have to show up to teach, you have to show
up to learn!

Sounds like some people need a class trip.

 

[Deleted User]

Has anyone checked the testman site? I would, but don't know what the hell to do...

 

[nvitone23]

@scottg96 we should probably both get off the forum and do our work...I'll definitely check back in later

 

[harpua]

i was under the impression VZW had disabled this feature?

were you also ever under the impression that this phone would be released before friday.

 

[BabyBlues]

pics or your lying!!!!!!!! lol

I don't wanna be banned!

 

[Galaxus]

The most disheartening part about this ending to the nexus release is calling to nearly every Verizon store in my metropolis area (San Francisco area) and hearing no news at all no matter what tactic I try. It's hard to see everyone claiming they have their names on lists, possibly getting it early, or even getting "phone numbers" and sneak peeks at phones... when I can't even get on a "yea we'll add you to a list" while hearing them laugh in the background as if I should know they're lying to me. Guess some of us just have to keep waiting, no matter how much of a larger populated city we live in vs all these podunk towns being named

 

[halon]

I prefer this....

Perfect Strangers - The Dance of Joy - YouTube

 

[flyers]

Hey Everyone! Long time lurker, first post. Just a heads up for any Port St. Lucie, FL people. I just spoke to the corporate store in Stuart, FL. They will have the GN for Friday morning. I have an appt. for 9AM He stated they have gotten a lot of calls lately. I am so happy!!!! Thank you to everyone who filled my days with news, good times, and sad times. Looks like the wait is over!!! By the way original droid owner and damn proud of it!

 

[BiggestManEver]

In the part of the manual that explains voice actions, I just found a great one! Siri doesn't even send you a recording of yourself, when you do a "Note to self." (Or does it? I don't know for sure.)

“Note to self” -- Message text -- “Note to self: remember the milk”

 

[Namrak]

Well ladies and gents, it's OFFICIAL for me in Dallas. I just held the BEAUTIFUL and slim Nexus in my hand. It's truly a sexy work of art. My guy said he'd text when it was available to sell, said he had plenty of stock on phones and accessories, and was just waiting.

No sooner did I leave, he text me and said he got the OFFICIAL Verizon notice that 12/09 was the sale date for the Nexus.

I took a picture of it in my hand, just so I could know that Snuffalupugus (sp?) was real till 9am Friday morning.

Where in Dallas? Also it'd be interesting to know how much stock they got

 

[chanop]

Woah, does this mean it bypasses Verizon's pre-requisite plan? Or will they start charging you automatically if you choose to use it without a plan

No, it'll probably bring you to a vzw page saying you need the tethering plan.

 

[Bamsmom]

It's the corporate store on route 9.

Thanks. I hope I'm not bugging you...one more question. Did you happen to chat with them about how much stock they are getting? I guess my biggest fear here is that since I have to work a double on Friday, they may sell out before I can get there

 

[Premium1]

Galaxy Nexus Roundup: Android OS Update on First Day, Extended Battery with NFC, and Accessory Bundles – Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

 

[BiggestManEver]

Woah, does this mean it bypasses Verizon's pre-requisite plan? Or will they start charging you automatically if you choose to use it without a plan

Here's what I know.

I am a T-Mobile subscriber. T-Moblie has tethering plans for sale.

I have a Vanilla Android device (Nexus One). I enable and use this feature all the time, without T-Mobile contacting me about purchasing tethering, and without any charges showing up on my bill. (My phone is not and has never been rooted.)

 

[The_Chief]

Hey Everyone! Long time lurker, first post. Just a heads up for any Port St. Lucie, FL people. I just spoke to the corporate store in Stuart, FL. They will have the GN for Friday morning. I have an appt. for 9AM He stated they have gotten a lot of calls lately. I am so happy!!!! Thank you to everyone who filled my days with news, good times, and sad times. Looks like the wait is over!!! By the way original droid owner and damn proud of it!

Welcome, Flyers! And congrats on joining those of us who FINALLY get to retire our Beloved OG Droids

 

[Bklynchildxbc]

called 611 its official they have it in there systems no preorder

 

[OfTheDamned]

Nice to see something official.