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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jayharper08:
I want to pick one up just to play around with it :D

Sent from the MIUI powered 3d
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slowz3r:
Verizon Wireless Great Falls Montana, on 10th ave south
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Jay! Good to see you around here. When this comes out I'm ditching sprint after 4 years and hopping on Verizon LTE!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
I'm sure the reason Verizon is diddy~daddlin' around is because they are fully aware of the current issues the UKers are going through & want to hold off until exsisting issues are resolved so that they don't have to deal with them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pharpe:
But at this point you have to assume that the phones are already built and boxed up. (If not then they won't be released anytime soon) If that is the case then there is nothing the can do to fix any of the UK issues pre release. It would have to be an OTA update anyway so why not release them?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] berkmanmd:
they prob want to make sure the software fix works and it is available as soon as users boot up their device (or the reps do it in store)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jayharper08:
How ya been Spencer? I'm pretty much stuck with Sprint for now, but I'm pretty happy :)

Sent from the MIUI powered 3d
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vzontini:
Does it seem odd to anyone else that this is a Nexus device but there is no Google logo on the back? I thought that was the marker of a "Google Experience" phone with stock Android. Hmmm.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slowz3r:
not that i remember, been a while since ive held my N1 or NS, but i dont think so
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qnet:
I'm getting the GSM Galaxy Nexus from Handtec but, I think I'm going to stick with Verizon. After thinking about it I'd like to keep unlimited data and Verizon's coverage is the best in the U.S.

I will just have the GSM model as a back up when I go overseas. If Verizon takes until next year - to release their version - I may switch over to T-mobile entirely.

Getting the phone (hopefully tomorrow) kind of eases the frustration of waiting for the Verizon version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bnguyen1983:
I never understood why people get so crazy about a small logo that you dont even notice when you have the phone.

"OMG it says Verizon instead of Google!"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
Well if you bought nikes would you want adidas stripes on your pbone? Or perhaps a louis vutton but there is a mess of C's all over your leather. Id rather it have no branding, but google and samsung are a cceptable because they did that. Verizon didnt do **** but me too me too!

Sent from my samsung gt i9250 which is in the wrong country.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aphexjuggalo:
well verizon is releasing the phone, they do have something to do with it. and if said nikes had three stripes on the bottom of the sole because it was purchased at an adidas store, i could prolly live with it...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wodude:
That's debatable right now lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cellzealot:
People get upset about the silliest things...but my phone has no Verizon Logo anywhere but does have a Google logo on the back at the base and an LTE logo under camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vzontini:
I don't care about a logo on the back. I'm am concerned that the lack of a Google logo might point to the phone being overly messed with by Verizon. More of a question on if anyone has heard anything along those lines.

I don't think anyone on XDA will mind as long as everything is open to be able to root, load custom recovery, custom ROMs, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I'm good. I'm just tired of 200 kb/s or less data speeds. How did you get to be a forum moderator lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] criDikal:
what is your definition of "overly messed with.."?

you already know the factory image will be altered to add vzw apps and possibly a vzw splash screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fdm1:
This comment is the first I've heard of a verizon splash screen. Any actual info to base that on, or is it just creating a rumor?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
I'm not expecting Google bro labeling. Price and the 32gb option will be key for me to pull the trigger now.

Another blog showing possible Best Buy delivery of Verizon LTE phones on Dec 11.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/verizon-galaxy-nexus-landing-in-best-buy-on-december-11th/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rav20:
Well here is a video posted yesterday show the boot up...don't see a vzw splash screen at all..

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/11/3...s-shows-off-its-micro-sim-and-boot-animation/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ShanMan14:
No Verizon logo here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPzoSgTYxc4&
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
No, we don't know that the factory image will be altered by Verizon. It could very well be Google packaging those two apps with their stock image on Verizon's behalf.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] criDikal:
"possibly"

that would be ideal but not efficient in the long run.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
Not efficient for whom?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grinchyyy:
I have heard from 3 different store reps that Dec 8th is the day, fingers crossed!

Sent from my DROID BIONIC
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Weezal657:
I'm stuck now with the dilemma to either:

A) Stay with AT&T, which i'm grandfathered into the unlimited data, and just buy the Nexus from Handtec and have it sent to me in US for $700 total and have it next month. But be stuck with AT&T network and HSPA+ speeds.

or

B) Wait till it comes out on Verizon finally and move my wife and I over and than have to purchase two new phones (one being the Nexus) and not be grandfathered but have the faster LTE type speeds when needed.

What does everything think?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SomeGuyDude:
If it was me? I'd stick on AT&T for the time being, because losing unlimited data would be disastrous. I stream like crazy, I'd go through 2 gigs in a few days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
If December 8th is the day, this is gonna be the longest week ever.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
speed is the last thing you should worry about unless you tether, in which case you would always need to carry a charger since LTE will kill that battery with tethering

for me its service price, signal quality in my area, and ability to roam worldwide. hard to decide even with my 19% verizon discount. i am on tmobile now. price for service is about the same with discount on verizon. I cant imagine taking a 2 week vacation to Europe and end up without the phone and ability for anyone to contact me in emergency.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
This is something I don't understand. Are you not around WiFi at all? I stream quite a bit of content but I use around 0.6GB-1GB a month. Why? Because I use WiFi.

I don't understand how people get insanely big data usage every month. Unless you're on the road all the time it makes no sense to me...and if you're on the road all the time why not listen to the radio or plug in an iPod? Or just get a service like Spotify that lets you store the music locally so you're not using all kinds of data. In my car I'd say 95% of the time I'm either listening to SiriusXM or my iPod. The other 5% I'm using my phone to stream music, but it's usually music locally stored in Spotify.

The thing is, a lot of people that say they stream all the time and get huge data usage are *really* using their phone to tether and won't admit it to people. I could stream using my data connection every day for an hour and still only end up with like 1.5GB a month (total, including my other usage). Breaking 10GB+ a month is almost impossible unless you're streaming for 8+ hours a day (which is completely ridiculous...find something else to occupy your time).

Anyway, using the 2x data right now you get 4GB for that $30. 4GB would satisfy around 98% of all customers. That not enough? Get 10GB for $50. The difference in speed and connectivity will more than make up for the unlimited data on AT&T.

For reference, I'm switching from AT&T when this phone comes out. I've had unlimited data on AT&T since 3G was announced, and I've enjoyed it greatly. Not because I use a ton of data, but because I don't have to *think* about the data I'm using. My average over the past year is still something like 800MB per month.

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This is another thing that confuses me. I get a heavy discount on AT&T (my dad's worked there for 42 years and I've had my service for over 10)...for $50 I have unlimited data and text and 1400 minutes. I'm still moving to Verizon (get a 15% discount with them from work). *WAY* better coverage (I get 3.5G in a pretty wide area around Cleveland, but travel more than 30 minutes outside of the city and it gets spotty), much faster speed (my tablet gets 35Mbps, my phone on AT&T gets 6Mbps), and on AT&T even when I have full service sometimes the data connection barely works (especially in places with a lot of people...it's pretty much useless there. It's the same for every AT&T phone I've ever had).

If you worry about going to Europe and not having connectivity, get a pay-as-you-go phone on O2 or something. For $25 you get a phone and pretty much a full month of service (with unlimited calling, texting, and data). It should suffice for emergencies.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TroyBoy30:
im trying to decide the same thing. One thing that i don't like about verizon is that the lte rolls back to the terribly slow 3g, where att's rolls back to +. I just wish the gnex was lte then it would be a much easier decision.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] criDikal:
Verizon.

develop new pkg version -> QA new version -> fix issues -> QA -> send final to Google.

Google then has to QA, fix OS issues and/or send back to Verizon to fix issues before releasing.

it makes more sense for Verizon to develop, QA and build in house.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
You obviously have never tried to use Sprint's 3G.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vincentm:
Stick with AT&T and keep your unlimited data plan. I just ordered two GNs from clove.co.uk. With shipping it worked out to $673 each. I'm not sure if Amex will tack on an exchange rate fee. My biggest concern right now is if I will be charged an import duty (see my thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1371064) but think I should be okay.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/12/verizon-galaxy-nexus-release-date/

in stock date it dec 11
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
That's supposedly best buy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Isnt that gonna be a local number ? I dont need to call anyone, but I need everyone in USA to be able to contact me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] keatre:
Google Voice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
can you explain ? I know what Google Voice is, but I only use it for SMS and international calls from USA
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Why is a local number a problem? Can you not make calls internationally? I don't get this...

Everyone and their mother can make international calls. There's a slight upcharge (which is ridiculous in 2011), but it's no harder than making any other call. Preface the number with a 0 instead of a 1 and it works great.

On top of that, even if you use *your* number, it comes an international call for anyone calling you from here to there. Just give the number to the people that will need it and it's not a problem. Or just buy a cheap GSM phone and get a SIM card when you get there for a month of service. I've done it and it works pretty well.

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This only works if you make your Google Voice number your *main* number. If this is true you can set it up to forward to any number you want, so when people call your Google Voice number they'll actually be forwarded to your real phone number. They won't know, of course, so you can switch phones, carriers, or countries and just put your new number into your Google Voice account and it'll take care of the rest.

Works pretty well, but demands that you give out your Google Voice number to everyone instead of your cell phone, which is a problem if you don't want to change your number.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iso1600:
yeah GV doesn't currently support call forwarding outside USA.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Like the guy above said....I dont think GV supports international forwarding....

Local number is a problem because I am not 10 years old with 2 friends to call me. I have business partners and co-workers calling me. So calling every business partner and asking them to change your number for a few weeks is not an option and on top of it they actually have to pay for it. I also have 2 condos and cars parked in private condo parking spaces....there are always some "emergencies" that come up where a car needs to be moved or something else....

last time i traveled to Europe, my friend with Sprint used my phone almost every day while on vacation because an emergency came up. because of my phone his wife was able to purchase 2 houses dirt cheap....

you can always pop a local sim in and use the phone for longer conversations and internet. still have ALL your info, notes, emails, and contacts in phone. Without local SIM, calls and SMS prices are reasonable, internet is NOT. SMS are like $50c each and calls are $1.50 per minute, data is $15 bucks per 1MB
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigsam411:
You can port your number to Google Voice. I did so from Sprint and it cost me a one time fee of $20. Now everyone I know has my Google Voice number and I can switch to any carrier. There even is an android app called grooveip that lets me send and recieve WiFi calls from any android phone or tablet for free using my Google voice number. So my if someone were to call me right now my cell phone, Galaxy tab, and office phone will all ring.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
what does porting GV number have to do with using US phone in Europe ? you cannot forward from US number to international.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
stop talking about google voice this thread is about the phone release
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rant:
For those of you debating whether to give up AT&T unlimited for the Verizon double-data plan, has anyone learned if you're able to keep the double-data if you change data plans? In other words, if you start at the 2x2GB plan and decide that's not enough, do you get 2x5GB or only 5GB after the double data special ends?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
no lol why would you? That would be akin to not picking up the unlimited plan while it's available, then saying you want it after it's gone. They don't do that.

Two things.

One: nobody has any information about the phone, so they're making conversation dealing with the switch over. Nothing wrong with it.

Two: You're not a mod, don't act like one. Telling people what to do is ridiculous.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
1st we are talking about Verizon

2nd how many posts do you need on release date? it would be a pretty stupid forum if 14 pages talked about a date which no one really knows to begin with
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
So stop posting in this thread and start another thread on that topic. That way people looking for new info on release dates won't have to sift through a bunch of irrelevant posts, and this thread will sit idle until some new info pops up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
all I see is 2 useless posts that don't provide ANY info on release date or the initial question..... don't waste the bandwidth
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmDgDFYuEnI
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RVDigital:
Honestly, I was tiring of these, but this made be lol a few times.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
lmao. Classic. I love this.

I saw this clip first referring to a banned Xbox Live account. Still gets me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pharpe:
Make that 3. Or I guess 4 now. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
According to Phandroid, Verizon's version of the GNex has just received the 4.1 update, which is supposed to be the final update, and the phone is "ready for primetime". I'm just as annoyed as everyone else with speculating on release dates, but it appears that the release is imminent.

http://phandroid.com/2011/12/02/ver...ves-android-4-1-0-update-ready-for-primetime/

The article mentions that the update was released to update the device's baseband. Could it be that the GNex wasn't playing nicely with LTE?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
This damn phone better come out before the Verizon Double Data promotion ends.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
I sent a tweet to VZWSupport, asking when the 2x data promotion expires. I mentioned that I am interested in switching to Verizon, but will only do so when the GNex is released. Still awaiting response.

There is, however, anecdotal evidence that the promotion is running through the end of December.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I wonder if they'll give us a date when the promotion ends, just so we know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
They're not going to give a date when the promotion ends until it's imminent. Truth be told, there's a chance they haven't determined *when* it will end yet...they might actually be waiting for the Nexus release (since this is the third big 4G phone of the season for them). After the Nexus comes out they might give the date of the end of the promotion.

They won't end the promotion before the Nexus comes out. Don't worry.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Hopefully the 8th, 9th, or 11th still holds true because I already have my G2x sold (I have 3 buyers waiting). I told them I'd ship it out next Friday (9th).

I have a Verizon Blackberry, which would suffice in getting calls, but my personal line would be dead.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I'm holding you to that :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
I sold my G2x 10 days ago and I've been using my backup Optimus T, and it is killing me. I cant wait any longer, yesterday I almost rented a Razr. and today, almost bought a GSM nexus from craigslist for $500 (new) but the guy stopped responding to my text messages, maybe he realized it was a steal. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
I hope you dont have one g2x and 3 buyers.

Sent from my samsung gt i9250 which is in the wrong state.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Not to worry. Multiple Verizon reps have said they're 100% certain the deal will go until the end of the year.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
I learned from my mistakes, so I'm holding on to my Sensation 4G until I have the GNex in my hands. I sold my MyTouch 4G a week before the Sensation was released, and ended up stuck with my backup G1 for a week. Not pretty.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jayharper08:
I know my way around XDA and I'm respectful. ;)

And P.S. I am the mod for this section. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
That's good to know! So when somebody scams three people out of a phone, you'll perma IP ban them right? ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Yes I have 1 G2x and 3 buyers. I'm selling it very cheap $200 with 16gb microSD and lime green ringke case. I have the box and everything. All 3 know that there are 3 of them. If the first guy falls through the second or third guy wants it.

I didn't mean to do it this way but I inadvertently mentioned I was selling it December 9th for $200 and started getting PM's. My plan was to sell it AFTER I picked up the Nexus but I didn't want them to be waiting for weeks. I'm only selling it because work pays for my Verizon line and I'm cutting costs. I have an old backup Tmobile flip-phone Motorola v660 (or something) and my blackberry on Verizon.

I just hope they release it next week and I am able to pick one up, or I'm going to go ape-****!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I'll have some equipment for sale too when I switch over to Verizon from Sprint. I'll have an Evo 3D, EVO 4G, Epic 4G Touch, and possibly my g/f's nexus S 4G.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
What's this I heard about this Verizon launching the nexus in 2012. I will literally kill myself (not really).

G2x - 2.3.7 CM7

Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
A Best Buy employee told me a Verizon rep today guaranteed next Friday. We'll see.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fdm1:
What's your source?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigsam411:
Assuming the employee told you that I partially believe it. Verizon reps do get info early and often have the product on hand weeks early. the rep could also be clueless or just bullshitting the employee.

When I worked for BB I remember seeing many phones before they were released but the only contact I have that works in the wireless industry outside of the actual BB employees is a Motorola rep who obviously will try to push me towards the razr. The Verizon guy talked too much so I avoided any outside contact.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Ehh...not necessarily. The Verizon rep for my company was there today and I spoke to him and he said he has literally no idea when the phone is going to launch. He's heard everything from the 8th to after Christmas and doesn't believe any of it.

BTW my company is one of like 4 that he's the rep for...and one time I worked out that my company probably spends around $80k a year for our Verizon service. If the reps knew, he would *most* likely know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Yea it's a week away from next Friday and there still isn't any word from Verizon. Unless they plan on doing a quiet release, I'm kinda worried.

Crap makes me mad.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
You should call again. Can always get GSM and pick between tmo and att.

Edit: can you charge them an etf in this case? That would be sweet. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bronk93:
I work for radio shack and we sell tons of Verizon phones however our Verizon Rep is literally worthless. Whenever he comes in and I ask him anything about upcoming devices his response is "You know more than I do." Really?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] barnhouse:
I've been keeping an eye on the following Google search query. More and more accessories show up each day, so this may be a good sign....

https://www.google.com/search?aq=f&q=Samsung+Galaxy+Nexus+site:www.verizonwireless.com
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
This getting ridiculous I am so pissed. Release the damn phone already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I was joking lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
In the past, once google's challenge questions on twitter ends, it is when the nexus comes out...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
What does that mean?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RuneLionheart:
I too have talked to several Verizon store staff members and out of the three stores in my area I visited I got the same info from two of them and the silent treatment from one. They said we could see the phone as early as December 8th and they would only be offering the 32gig version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
Verizon only makes a big deal about phones if they are Motorola phones, like they did recently with that p.o.s. RAZR...

the Rezound, which is a much superior phone got like pratically no attention whatsoever until a few days before it's release they started airing the commercials for it.

i have a feeling Verizon's going to do something similiar with the GN to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RuneLionheart:
I'm using the razr as a filler phone until the nexus comes out. Its actually a very decent phone considering it is a motorola phone running blur.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
the screen doesn't screw with your eyes much i take it. that weird 'fuzziness' around text & icons made my eyes feel like there was something wrong with them(yes even holding the phone like 2 feet away i could still see it, and inspected 3 different display models in the store that all did the same thing)

my "filler" atm is the Rezound. best screen i've ever seen on a mobile device. even had a friend with a galaxy s ii comment on how much better then rezound's screen is then on her phone. ;P