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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
The infamous blogger world is now saying tomorrow is confirmed for Verizon's pre-order:

http://blogs.computerworld.com/1933...laxy_nexus_lte_release_date_pre_order_tuesday
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randypurcz:
Looks like tonight at midnight !

We will see..........
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
nope i just spoke to a customer representative from Verizon she said it's not possible that it will be ready for pre odering tomorrow because if that was the case we would have been notified a day earlier. so..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Storm T:
I agree and we will get a little warning before it's even available for pre-order.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qnet:
It's getting harder waiting. I'm trying to hold out but Expansys is looking better and better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thanasisc4:
Forget expansys and verizon...

Just ordered mine from handtec this morning... 685 with the current exchange rate.

Do it!! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spovat:
681 at Expansys after 20 off coupon, 6% cashback and $5 dollar credit from ebates.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qnet:
Do you either of you know were to get a coupon code? I'd like to save as much as possible if I decide to get the 16GB model.

The only concern I have about handtec is their supply. On the blog they say they will be filling the backorders. I hope it will be enough left afterwards.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Verizon is dominant in my area. I'm tired of getting less than 200 kb/s download speed, when I'm sitting in a Verizon LTE area.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qnet:
I don't blame you. I am fortunate that T-mobile and At&t work pretty well in my city. Verizon is the best but, at my house the other two carriers work just as good if not better. HSPA+ is very fast in my city. This is why I don't have a issue with going with T-mobile. Sprint was the worse when I tried it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Yeah, major city (Columbia, SC) and Sprint's 3G never exceeds 300 kb/s. 4G? Forget about it, at least until they get their LTE built, but that may not happen until 2013, and I'm not waiting until then. I may come back if they get LTE and unlimited data in my area, but it doesn't look good as far as the unlimited data goes.

I'm waiting to get the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon for a couple of reasons. One being the current double data promotion and the other being I can get a 19 percent discount through my employer, so I can get 10 gigs of data each month for like 94 bucks a month, or 4 gigs for 74 bucks a month.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
Oh look, the guy who wrote that pre-orders open today is now quoting Lee Johnston: https://plus.google.com/u/0/117220625678034723010/posts/bYLDTzCfoRV

I think these two should get together and host a seminar on how to talk out of your ass.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] harecurtis:
I just called verizon

I just called verizon and spoke with a rep. he did not even know when. so I asked him this "do you feel it will be out before christmas" and he told me "well I honestly cant tell you for sure because even I am unaware of when the release or pre-orders start for the nexus, but if you haven't seen any ads or much marketing for the Galaxy Nexus then it will probably won't be here until early next year, but again that is only my speculation." So even a Verizon Rep has little faith in his own company.

-curtis

and NO this is not official but its the best thing ive found out from verizon
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigsam411:
Unfortunatley, no.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
this suxxxxxxxx i m starting to hate verizon now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] klobkelosh:
Only just now?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RuneLionheart:
No the screen is great to me. I'll admit I love the clarity on the rezound but I've always been a sucker for amoled.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
i just called verizon they said they have no info on pre ordering yet. so i think dec 9th date is a hoax too
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tsoflyyup:
Maybe there wont be a preorder...like the rezound....im placing all bets on this week
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] POQbum:
They probably want people to buy the god awful razr. I've seen maybe 2 commercials for the rezound but 100+ for the razr. This phone blows them both away.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
hmmm may be you are right but i hope they will go ahead with pre orders
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Spectredroid:
I think this is the deal. No preorder on Rezound and no commercials until like two days before launch. So I think same for gnex. We'll see.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
we shall see only 4 more days left
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randypurcz:
Paid a visit to my local VZ to see if I could pick up a case for my GN, and the nice lady in the red shirt said she could not sell them until the phone is released. So I whipped out the GN and asked if they had another that might fit.

Well nothing quite fit right, and she said maybe to just carry it in a sock until this weekend. This weekend ? I'll take it with a grain of salt.

A small crowd formed over the next 30 seconds. I explained how you can buy the phone outright and that it ran on ATT - and added a few digs in how VZ is dragging thier feet. I told one guy they are all over Ebay and even Newegg had them, and he proceeded to look them up on one of the Razers in the display.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
ok man stop showing off lol we want our gn too. come on verizon!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
this phone better get released before the 17th or i'll be past my 30 days and will end up staying with this Rezound. granted, i like the Rezound more(hardware-wise), just i'd prefer the bigger screen of the GN & to be able to jump right in to custom roms.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randypurcz:
Hey, I'm going to VZ as well when they are available. I'll just sell this one at a loss.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nabzilla1990:
Went to Verizon today the guy told me they finished training and that there would be a pre order soon maybe Tuesday and that they still didn't get a concrete day on the actual ship date or store release date you have to call Verizon and call for a pre order they won't do it in the store I'll call everyday starting Monday to check
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
cool but i called today and i was told there is no sign of galaxy nexus yet i guess ill call tomorrow again and see
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nabzilla1990:
Yeah I called today too they said there's no pre order but will be soon maybe Tuesday
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Damnit Verizon release the phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
This is not looking too good.. :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] robertlawson225:
All i can say is the verizon devices are being shipped to the retail stores this week
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Where did you get those pictures?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
Now I'm considering going to a Verizon store to troll the customers and employees with my GN. The thing is though I've not use a case since my original G1 so it would kind of be a waste of money if they let me buy one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fdm1:
Supposedly confirmed to WSJ that it will be 299. http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/wsj-verizon-galaxy-nexus-to-sell-for-299-99-on-two-year-contra/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
Went to two stores, I couldn't get either one to break out the accessories. One store did try to push a universal case on me though. The guy that tried to sell me the case did instantly recognize it though with the screen being completely off. Maybe I'll troll another...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Hopefully its December 15th, this thursday
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tsoflyyup:
I hope so! I've heard this date get thrown around so much, but at this point if it does not release this week i GIVE UP!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bronk93:
It is going to be Dec 15th.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tsoflyyup:
You say that with so much confidence, just as the 9th was thrown around this is no different. At least the first date was official until the LTE issue...............this 15th is just he say she say ish..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
if its not the 15th then my 30 day via best buy will be up and ill be sticking with the rezound. I get my $400 deposit back in march though so will be getting another phone then anyway.

and before anyone asks about the deposit, "bad credit" ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dr.duct_mossburg:
Just return it? Use a dummy ESN on your account until the phone comes in. Then go back in there and get your discounted price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
return was only in the 14 day period(which already passed) + no other VZW phone atm.

well, if anything I'm sure ill be able to call up 611 & demand to talk to a supervisor, threaten to cancel service, etc... unless they swap for a GN. besides, rezound has known issues(dead pixels, headphone jack 'hiss', overheating).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
It shouldn't be hard. With Verizon doing the return/exchange policy right now you get until the 15th of January to do either one. Call corporate Verizon and they'll let you exchange/return.

Or just go to any other Verizon retail store and they should do the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrpickem:
Until Red makes an official announcement, everything else is pure speculation! :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
I just laughed my ass off!

Sent through my Black market i9250
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
We should call 10 times a day asking for a release day and make their life miserable just like they are doing to us, and MAYBE they'll say something.. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
this is ridiculous
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigsam411:
www.verizonwireless.com/blogs/galaxynexus/releaseannouncement
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] barnhouse:
Broken link. Got a screenshot?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] berkmanmd:
pretty sure he's trolling
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigsam411:
Not exactly. I'm just bored at work with nothing to do hoping Verizon actually announces it so I know when I can buy it.

I can see how that would seem like a troll post. Sorry if I got anyone's hopes up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
i was speaking to verizon sales dept they told me if i call again and ask about galaxy nexus they will terminate my service
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] diablo908:
As some have stated before, a friend of mine who works for Verizon proper (not wireless division) is hearing internal rumors that the delay is based upon the fact that they can't get VZ Backup Assistant working properly for contact transfer from dumbphones and the like.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eallan:
People have said that for a while. I don't know that I can think of a worse excuse. What a piece of **** carrier sometimes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jumaaneface:
Can they actually do that? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
This is really getting ridiculous. At least tell us something...I mean anything about the status of the phone being released.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eallan:
I spoke with someone high up at verizon (executive relations) today for something unrelated, she had no release date idea either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Call her back and tell her to get to the bottom of it and say they are potentially missing out on a lot of sales, and point her to these forums lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdhommert:
:D lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rock7632:
you guys should just get the gsm version and switch to att or tmo and save yourselves the pain. these bastards are just trolling now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
http://phandroid.com/2011/11/29/lte...ces-getting-4-0-2-almost-ready-for-primetime/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] haydonxda:
That would be awesome if it gets you out of a potential ETF! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigsam411:
I should do that with AT&T right now. that way it would be cheaper for me to switch to VZW. But it does not seem to matter since VZW won't announce a release date.

Funny thing is that the only reason I am on AT&T now is because back in February I was able to get an Atrix on AT&T and the Bionic was no where to be found and since I wanted a Dual Core phone that was my only choice at the time and I was beginning to hate Sprint service in my area.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scottkjameson:
Just talked with VZ... bunch of fools

Just called (the bozos at) Verizon and two different reps had no idea what was going on. the second one said, "all i know is that it's a Samsung phone." what a fool... :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
I am pretty sure I will be getting ICS on my phone way before Nexus release..... stable version should be coming out any day now...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vzontini:
This thread should be renamed by the OP to "*No* Verizon Release Date"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pharpe:
I would if their networks didn't suck so bad.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sucker4pa1n:
OP probably isn't reading this as until yesterday it was a month old dead thread, lol. TiltedAz went necromancer up in here.

Tapatalk Pro Sig. Yep, boring.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
Just being diligent about not starting a parallel thread. Gawd knows someone would get their panties in a bunch. There's more than a few out there still caring about Verizon's release date.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Balthazar B:
Was his name Peggy and did he speak with Russian accent?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JTF2007:
"3 weeks, you get phone."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
It's pointless to call them. They don't let the reps know anything about the release dates or pre-order dates until the day before or the day of the announcement. It was the same with both iPhone releases. You're only making some random call center employee miserable because they can't possibly answer your question about a pre-order, release date, or what the holdup is. I can assure you it's not because of Backup Assistant considering they released both iPhones without it being compatible. They created an app store application that would one time transfer the contacts for Apple.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PhoenixPath:
ICS now running on my Fascinate.

Dear Verizon,

Thank you so much for delaying the release of the G'Nex until after jt1134 got ICS working on the Fascinate. That $299 I had earmarked for the G'Nex can now be used for other things. Your seemingly endless delays have cost you a sale+2 years and I will not feel the need to upgrade again until the S3 comes out...by which time I will no longer be on contract.

Care to show me how badly you can screw yourselves over on that one?

-No longer eagerly awaiting the G'Nex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tsoflyyup:
Lol fascinate? Ha! U think verizon will struggle without your one account? Verizon is the biggest n richest carrier....one account wont affect them or one upgrade i should say...i have a nexus s on ics and im still purchasing GN when it releases
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] copkay:
Pretty sure you'll still end up buying it. As a Fascinate owner myself, I'll definitely give this build a try sometime soon, but I'll still get the Nexus once it's out if just for the screen quality and NFC.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
my 30 day exchange window for this Rezound expires on Dec. 17th, which I assumed would have been plenty of time for the Nexus to.have been out. if it doesn't come by then ill be keeping the Rezound & possibly pick up a Nexus iff of craigslist in the distant future if the price is right.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slowz3r:
Called my VZW store and they said the system said "first week of DEC"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Really. What store so we can all call and they can tell us they don't even know what the phone is.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alicious:
100% This.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cykotix:
As much as I'd love to have a working ICS build on my dinc (and we apparently just got working HW acceleration too, which I guess was one of the major hurdles), I will probably still get this phone as well. However, rather than running out at release, I may give it a week or two instead while I get my ICS fix using my dinc.

In all honesty, I just want LTE, larger screen, a front facing camera and a device that has great developer support which is what a nexus will receive.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
I got a feeling that verizon will take away the 4GB for $30 just before the Nexus release... so

I'm thinking on making the jump from T-Mobile to Verizon today and purchase the Razor and then exchange it for the nexus when it comes out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I hope they wouldn't do that, right before christmas.

Galaxy Nexus+double data+LTE+19% employer discount=win for me
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
I won't take any chance. Is better to play it safe, plus we have until January to return/exchange.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Raibyn:
Sprint stinks in the Columbia area. No 4G, slow 3G. Verizon LTE is definitely fast here, and reaches a good ways out into the suburbs. T-Mobile's HSPA+ is fairly fast in Columbia, but does not reach out very far away from the city. About a mile from my house I lose T-Mobile's '4G' and only get Edge at home, but Verizon's 4G is strong even inside my house. In other words, I think waiting for a Verizon Galaxy Nexus would be the best bet over the imported HSPA+ model on T-Mobile (or AT&T IMO).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nomisunrider:
The nearest store to his listed location (Malmstrom AFB) is:

2319 10th Ave S

Ste 2 & 3

Great Falls, MT 59405

(406) 761-5422
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
What's the return policy like on verizon?

---------- Post added at 10:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:19 AM ----------

I live just outside columbia, and I'm in an "extended LTE" area, but I frequent just a few miles into Columbia on the weekends and sometimes in the evenings during the week. But from 8-5 im in Camden for work and Sprint is just as horrible, maybe a little worse. But what's funny is just 5-7 miles north of downtown, Sprint's 3G is around 1.6 mb/s download. I have no idea why it's so horrible in the city, it's not even that big so it can't be congested, let alone the spotty coverage.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
From what I have read, it is 14 days and $35 restocking fee for returns, and no fee for exchanges.

Christmas deal, returns and exchange extended to January 15. :D

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/globalText?textName=RETURN_POLICY&jspName=footer/returnPolicy.jsp
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] keatre:
I'm really hesitant about this "rent a rezound" approach a lot of people are taking. Once Verizon sees hundreds of Rezounds coming back (which they can now only sell as refurbs), something might change.

Argue enough and I'm sure you'll be safe, but I'm still hesitant on this approach. I'm holding out that VZW will still offer the promotion through the end of the year.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Storm T:
If the phone even comes out by the end of the year. I'm leaving Sprint myself. Tired of the BS with Epic Touch. Only if I can get the double data though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PhoenixPath:
Based on the fact that you know me so well?? :sly:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
I'm leaving T-Mobile for Verizon and, like many others, want to take advantage of the double data. I'll be getting the Droid 4 for my wife, for whom a physical keyboard is a must, and that phone will supposedly come out on December 8. I may consider "renting" a RAZR at that time and waiting for the GNex. However, I wouldn't put it past Verizon to release the GNex after the expiration of the extended return period.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
That's just it too. My luck they would drag the release that long, or quit doing the double data promotion. There's just so many ways to get stuck.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
I really hope that this doesn't turn into Bionic Part 2. Although Verizon has gone on record, stating that the phone will be out "later this year", they can just as easily have their PR department spin another excuse and push the release into 2012.

On the other hand, there's only so much longer that I can deal with T-Mobile. Take a look at my experience here, if you're interested:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1223379

The data has gotten so bad, I rarely ever use it anymore. The more I think about it, the more plausible the "Rent-A-RAZR" plan sounds. I'd wait another couple of weeks, but I really don't want to miss out on the double data.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
I actually called customer support to ask them about this, directly. It took me 3 people before finally she said, "Oh, I guess that's what it means".

Afterward, I talked to her and her manager and they both said it would work to buy a Rezound and just exchange it when the Nexus comes out. They didn't see anything wrong with it.

Obviously, the store would maybe have something to say...but if I say I decided my dad would love the Nexus for his Christmas present instead of the Rezound, they would have no choice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stigy:
Someone found this on Verizon's site today -- it's definitely coming!

http://cache.vzw.com/images_b2c/phones/lg/sam_galaxy_nexus.png
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afmracer6:
I picked up my rent a razr at best buy. They have extended returns until jan 26th. They have no 35$ restock fee! Lets hope the nexus comes out before 1/26
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rukawa2k:
better to write down the sales person name or have they put in writing. Best Buy has been bad about this. They did this to my brother before for his early upgrade. End up he can't pick up his pre-ordered phone because they can't honor his early upgrade (even though he had the sales checked before).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
they are never gonna release it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
Imagine they actually pulled something like that?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] OctoPI:
I'm ok waiting until mid-December as long as the current data promotion is still valid once the GN hits. I would be surprised if the promotion expired before the holidays, though.

IMHO, until Adobe updates Flash for ICS and other developers (Facebook, for example) also update for ICS, the GN won't be 100% functional. I'll stick with my Nexus S for a bit longer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
It is getting closer http://www.droid-life.com/2011/11/30/official-verizon-galaxy-nexus-press-shots-revealed/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Damn that obnoxious verizon logo on the back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flyinggerbil:
hey, i'm not going to be spending much time looking at the back of my phone so the verizon logo isn't a big deal to me... and i can always just buy a euro back if i change my mind.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Alopez_45:
Is it possible to get a GSM back cover and snap it on. Or it wouldn't fit correctly?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I think the backs are going to be slightly different in size (and color for that matter.) The verizon nexus will have a bigger battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
Could they have chosen a more bland home screen as their press shot for the Galaxy Nexus?

If I didn't know better, it's as if Verizon doesn't want this phone to sell well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] OctoPI:
If it's printed on there like the Google and Samsung logos were on the Nexus S, then it'll easily be removable. :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
It'll happen though... one day!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pharpe:
As a current Verizon customer, with unlimited data, it was my understanding that I am grandfathered in and can keep that plan after upgrading to the GN. Can anyone confirm that? I'm assuming that going from a 3g (DINC) to a 4G LTE (GN) should affect this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BFirebird101:
Same boat as you. You will always be grandfathered in (until otherwise) unless you do something to piss verizon off like free hotspot or something
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rukawa2k:
Just don't let VZW employee to activate the phone for you. They have tendency to add/change your plan.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
I was WRONG on the idea of purchasing a 4G phone now (to secure the 4GB for $30) and exchange it later on for the Nexus.

Because they will charge you a restocking fee of $35 for the exchange, same as it will be a return. :( I just came from my local store, and they have no idea when it will be released :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] facinater:
Yes I just got a razor and still have my unlimited data.