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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mineshrai:
Galaxy Nexus is likely to come at $299.99 with contract on Verizon Networks in United States, says WSJ. Verizon is charging same contract pricing for other high-end smartphones like Motorola Droid RAZR, HTC Rezound and 32GB iPhone. Verizon thinks that users will pay the premium for its excellent network and LTE connectivity.

Another report by 9to5Google said that Galaxy Nexus will be headed on Verizon Wireless next week without Google Wallet feature. Although it has NFC chip, the app will not be available in Android Market for Verizon users. The reason to block Google Wallet is their recent creation of a new mobile payment project called ISIS. ISIS is a Wallet like feature created by Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile along with others to roll out in 2012...............

http://mirolta.com/2011/12/06/veriz...-299-99-with-contract-blocking-google-wallet/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sjgarbz:
Just created an account so that I could comment on how mad I am about no google wallet. In a time when the national sentiment has been bashing corporations for being profit-centered and not caring about their customers, Verizon decides to do something like this? They really need to fire their public relations department, because somebody f'ed up.

Back to lurking the forum.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Yeah, Sprint and Google jumped into bed behind closed doors and locked everyone else out. Brilliant.

Sad, really as NFC needs to take off, like, quick. Now. But it won't, sadly.

So, there will be millions of GNEXs and even SGSII's with dead NFC potential. Sounds great to me! (and while neat, Android beam doesn't count. this is about mobile payments which is crippled beyond belief do to...drum roll...money!).

Absolute boneheads making these deals (looking at you google)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mysterioustko:
What you're saying is inaccurate. Sprint and Google didn't block anyone. Tmobile, AT&T, and Verizon are all involved in Isis and apparently don't want Google Wallet competing with them. Reports are saying that all 3 of those companies intend to block Google Wallet. They want to push Isis and don't want the competition posing any type of threat to their investment. The nfc potential will not be dead, as these companies are planning to move forward with it, they just don't like competition. I do question the legality of such a move though, as it is clearly anti-competitive.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
I've never seen any of these apps but I understand their value and why these companies are fighting over it.

Google bro isn't my priority here. What's important to me is the app works seamlessly, is safe, is most accepted when I'm out shopping, and doesn't add exorbitant fees. It's very early and consumers don't have much of a say in the matter.

One thing to watch out for is data tracking and selling info to 3rd parties. This would be ripe for this app.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] foister82:
So much for pure Google.

Sent from a can on a string using XDA app.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
good ol' verizon. I have T-Mobile also(just I prefer the unlimited data I have on verizon)...

word on the street is that this friday's the day. although I have a Rezound atm and considering exchanging it for a GN... I do like the Rezound more(hardware-wise), just with my big hands id prefer to have a phone with the biggest screen possible. that and I got it from Best Buy Mobile so will have to wait until they get it in... hopefully I can get them to price match the $219 I paid for this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
Really sad. All the more evidence this is Verizon's show, and not Google's.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iso1600:
I totally agree....

I am/was exteremely excited to finally get a plain vanilla android device on VZW, as i'm grandfathered in to the unlimited data and have no plans of changing providers.

When i was in Japan and on DoCoMo i had an essentially plain vanilla device, and it was great. The news that 1) VZW is putting their apps on the phone, and 2) NFC not being able to be utilized for google wallet (at least out of the box), is a HUGE disappointment.

NFC/Google Wallet was one of the biggest things i was excited about for this phone, and i'm VERY sad that i'll have to possibly root it just to run google wallet, or wait for VZW/Google to sort something out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pdanders:
This seems like a clear violation of the Block C auction rules.... not a good move by verizon

It also seems like a violation of anti-trust laws
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ejkeebler:
legality and disappointment aside, there's a pretty good chance we will be able to add Google wallet if we root right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Yea. If NFC works then we can get it to read Google Wallet. Verizon probably just blocks it from the app market.

This news sucks but in reality, I don't even know anyone in the US that accepts Google Wallet... so I wasn't really leaning toward using it anyway.

Plus I'd rather have support for what works around me. If Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, all use a special kind, then that's what I want.

Obviously they are just trying to monitize on the tech by charging per use... or play big brother like with Carrier IQ crap. I can't trust them to handle my SMS anymore, let alone my transactions.

Well we'll see. I'd prefer Google take the lead on this but who knows if Google is any better at handling my expenses either...

G2x - 2.3.7 CM7

Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BarryH_GEG:
The most shocking thing isn't that VZW commanded it, but that Google accepted it. The whole purpose of a "Google" phone was purity and historically they never bowed to carriers demands. Other than radio differences, the phones were the same regardless of carrier. Google has in effect sold themselves out to move devices in larger quantities. Sad.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] publicanimal:
This makes me so mad at Verizon. I've been waiting a long time for this phone and I was excited about NFC & Google Wallet. I will be rooting so I'm sure that I will have Google Wallet running in no time, but this sullies the "pure Google" Nexus brand

That's true enough, the only place I can think of that currently accept Google Wallet are McDonald's, Macy's, and Peet's Coffee. But the reason this should make you angry is that by limiting access to Google Wallet, Verizon is putting a stranglehold on the growth of the service. This makes it more likely that their "Isis" service, that isn't even available yet, could win out as a mobile payment solution. There have got to be some anti-trust ramifications here. I for one will now refuse to ever use Isis out of principle.

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We dont know the details, but I'm willing to bet Google didn't just roll over on this one. Verizon isn't just another carrier, they are the largest carrier with the most clout. I have to disagree with your premise that this constitutes Google's "selling out" of the Nexus brand. Imagine the uphill battle that Google must have faced in getting Verizon to even consider allowing a Nexus device to exist on their network.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
Good point. I bet your right.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mysterioustko:
It's not places that accept Google Wallet that you'd be looking for, it's places that accept Paypass (from Mastercard). Places that I frequent that accept paypass are Best Buy, Dairy Queen, Riteaid, CVS, McDonalds, and others. There's a Kroger near me that accepts it too. My doctor's office also has paypass, and many gas stations. It isn't available everywhere but it's in enough places that it is useful, as I use it frequently.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] enumBoss:
Just felt like I should explain my own experiences here. I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus on AT&T and cannot download Google Wallet, either. It seems like the entire device doesn't currently support Google Wallet. So it's not that Verizon is blocking it, it's that they're not adding support for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NicholasQ:
I am sorry but to me the galaxy nexus isn't a real nexus. At least the verizon edition isn't. I believed the nexus was something that stood apart from other phones in that it came to the customer exactly as google intended. Now verizon dictates what apps are available on it? on a nexus?! Instead of me labeling it more drastically as the "nexus line is dead", I'd rather say that the verizon nexus isn't a real nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] copkay:
http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/6/2...ont-launch-on-the-galaxy-nexus-but-commercial

Just sayin'
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NicholasQ:
Ah, I see. So it's not confirmed that they are blocking just that they haven't added support yet. Well I guess we will see. But i will say this.... How is google's flagship phone not going to have something like google wallet working out of the box? Something to think about.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
What are you talking about? lol it has nothing to do with Google...It has to do with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon (but mostly the latter 2). They decided to create an NFC payment option and have banned Google Wallet from their phones. I have a Galaxy S II and a Samsung rep even told me awhile back and the reason they haven't enabled the chip in the phone is because AT&T won't let them. AT&T took out the code in the GB rom they sent along to enable NFC.

T-Mobile at least leaves the NFC intact. They don't have such a vested interest as to disable it, but the other 2 companies outright disable the feature.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyzshack:
Verizon is now deigning that they blocked it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BarryH_GEG:
To me, what you just described is the very definition of selling out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NicholasQ:
I agree. Selling out is changing who you are to please a greater audience. Now we can argue whether or not these small changes are really a big deal but the point is that this is a NEXUS. The virgin google phone. The verizon galaxy nexus is not a real nexus. It's a few tweaks away from being a true nexus. IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pharpe:
There is a flashable zip file to add it. I know the point is they should not have blocked it in the first place but these is an easy work around.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1365360
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] publicanimal:
I think you guys are seriously over-reacting. I own the Motorola Droid which is to date the only Google Experience phone that has ever existed on Verizon. It shipped with a couple Verizon apps, but nothing compared to the level of Verizon bloat in most of their devices.

This will be a similar deal. There will be a couple Verizon apps on it. They will be easy to freeze without rooting, and can be removed after rooting. It doesn't have Google Wallet out of the box. Guess what? The unlocked GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus doesn't ship with Google Wallet and currently doesn't support it either (without root). So what's the difference here?

It's 99.9% a Nexus phone and after freezing the 2 or 3 bundled Verizon apps that ship on it, it's 100% a Nexus phone. And if you want a company to be mad at over this, blame Verizon, not Google. May I remind you that everything Google has ever given you was free.

I guess I've cooled off a little since I read a statement from Verizon saying that they are not actively "blocking" Google Wallet, it simply isn't shipping on the Galaxy Nexus LTE. Then I read that it didn't ship on the unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus. Now it doesn't seem like there's much left to be mad about.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AdamHart612:
If its that big of a deal the mod that enables it works like a champ. I've bought a variety of things with it so far and it's actually really convenient. No problems refilling the Google pre pay card either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
What I want to know is which directory the Verizon Apps are installed on.

I'm sorry, but being able to "disable" them from ICS doesn't make a lick of difference. The fact that they can't be UNINSTALLED leads me to believe that they are native to the ROM, which makes it a Samsung framework customized to Verizon's freaking specs. That's NOT a Nexus phone. That DOES prevent automatic updates. People being happy that they can hide these two apps in the app drawer SHOCKS me. I thought everyone wanted a PURE Google device.

No where can I find where Google has said that updates for the LTE version will come directly from Google. I no longer trust Nexus branding nor do I trust that this is a damn pure Google device. If this device is reliant on updates from Samsung, screw it. I'll stick with my Vibrant for another year and wait until the next Nexus rolls out.

I need a larger network and wouldn't touch AT&T with a 10 foot pole, but no way in hell am I going to another Android that isn't pure Google.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] publicanimal:
Just like every single native app on every single Android device in existence, the Verizon apps will be in the /system/app folder.

You can do more than hide the apps from the app drawer. You can freeze them and keep them from running entirely AND hide them from the app drawer. What "everyone wants" is an unlocked bootloader with vanilla Android, so that it's easy to root the phone (and remove unwanted apps such as Verizon apps). That is what we will be getting.

There is absolutely ZERO evidence that "the framework is customized to Verizon specs". In fact, that is known to be completely false. You are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts.

It is a pure Google device. Just like the Motorola Droid was pure Google device. To make such a big stink over the inclusion of 2 Verizon apps is pretty ridiculous considering that most Android phones on Verizon come with 15+ Verizon apps pre-installed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Don't quote me on where I read it, but I do remember reading (yesterday, if I'm not mistaken) that MyDroidWorld, or a site very similar to it, had an article talking about the Nexus and in it mentioned that updates will still be coming directly from Google.

It even mentioned the 2 Verizon apps but the information they were given on the subject said that Google will still be supplying the official updates directly, meaning no delays would be incurred because of the Verizon apps. If I could find the article I would post it but I'm about to take a shower and need to use the bathroom =P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Oh so it works the same thing? I have paypass on my debit card.

Kinda funny but I'd rather rub my card then my $700 phone against a reader. I'd rather carry a card with my information then a device with software that can be cracked or hacked.

NFC has some great potential but payments aren't one of them, IMO. Just saying.

G2x - 2.3.7 CM7

Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
That would be awesome if you can find the article. That's good news. I want Verizon and Samsungs hands off of it. Been there done that and dealt with it. Freezing isn't good enough. I want that crap off my device and verizon and samsung far away from it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
And for the record, if you have to root in order to remove an app, how is that NOT carrier muddling? It doesn't matter if it's 2 apps or 20, it's the principal of it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
And another thing, if they're really behind /system/app and not /data/app then they were put there by either samsung or google. If Google put them there, fine, but once again it could yet lead to a situation where the GSM units get instant updates and people on Verizon are left waiting.

The one thing that should be clear is that things are never cut and dry. Verizon owns those apps, not Google. With those apps sitting behind /system, they technically have the right to dictate how those apps are used and possibly how releases happen that include applications and features proprietary to Verizon.

This is not a pure Google device with Verizon having that say.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
True. Verizon may want to test those updates before allowing Google to release them thus causing a delay while GSM users just get it in the mean time.

G2x - 2.3.7 CM7

Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Luxferro:
Google wallet is more secure then your credit card is. All someone needs to do is either physically have your card, or cc #'s to bill you. It can be lost or stolen without realizing it before time goes by.

Google wallet is secured by a pin. I'd bet it is heavily encrypted. If you lost your phone, you really wouldn't have to worry too much, and you could also remotely wipe it if you have that setup.

But I guess to each his own :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Its just as easy/easier to "hack" your wallet. Aka steal your wallet and then they physically have your card. Not to mention that you regularly hand your card to a myriad of merchants such as restaurants that take your card out of your view and use it lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] arfu34:
when i switch to lanscape mode on stock keyboard it looks like this..someone help...

i m cyanogen music edition 1.1..n i flashed stock keyboard from theme n apps section..2 days before it was working fine..suddenly it went wrong..:(
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] kecikhebat:
why dont you try uninstall it and install it back..or u can try use parasmi stock GB keyboard..check in android development section under emanoN thread..check at 1st page..

Sent from public phone using 10cents.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Restles:
I seem to not be getting the best signal strength as i was before is that a commen problem with this rom??? i use to have great signal when i was on stock all the time at my house
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sitlet:
Keyword there is "seem". Every rom uses different algorithms to determine signal strength. One bar on one rom can be the same signal strength as 6 bars on another. So basically, don't trust the bars.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dsuffern:
That definitely is a good point and needs to be taken into account, but that being said, I used a little tweak I found over at HTCevohacks.com to boost my connections. Basically just bypasses the Sprint proxy and speeds things up a little bit.

I will copy and paste the instructions below, all credit being given to HTC Evo 4G Hacks.

Before doing this though you'll need to flash a sprint sense rom or else this method doesn't work.

First, install MSL Reader app from the Market (yes, it’s free) and find the MSL of your HTC Evo 4G or 3D.

Then call ##3282#.

Choose “Edit Mode”.

Enter the MSL code you got earlier for password.

Then goto Advanced->RTSP/HTTP Setting.

Then set RTSP proxy IP to 0.0.0.0.

and set RTSP proxy port to 0.

and set HTTP proxy IP to 0.0.0.0.

and set HTTP proxy IP to 0.0.0.0.

Choose back button, menu button, and hit “Commit Modifications”.

This should get your Evo 4G or 3D rebooted.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sitlet:
You aren't actually "boosting" your signal. You signal is the same as it was before the hack. That hack just bypasses sprint's proxy's when streaming media, which is the ONLY time you will see a difference with that hack
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kekoh:
The signal bars on the stock ROM do not accurately represent your overall signal. It only shows call quality signal, not data. CM7, and many other ROMS, use a more true representation.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dsuffern:
I understand that haha... I don't see why I can't call it a boost seeing as I explained in the post it bypasses sprint's proxy. All good though, thanks for helping people clarify.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Restles:
Thanks for all the response guys i did some reading on it that day found most the crap out (:
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RLS_829:
Hey I'm new in ANDROID and XDA also please help me my WILDFIRE stop working and its just look like a TOY :(

I used Revolutionary to root my device and use ClockworkMod to install CR and also this one RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_130814_signed...

But after all the procedure my I cannot use my cell phone because Touch screen doesn't work and I cannot unlock my screen and HBOOT screen look like this..

-Revolutionary-

BUZZ PVT SHIP S-OFF

HBOOT-6.01.1002

MICROP-0622

TOUCH PANEL-SYN3KY_01

RADIO-3.35.15.31

Nov 17 2010, 12:08:53

And before downgrade I was using 2.2 and I think its T-MOBILE because when I switched on my device it's showed T-MOBILE logo (I MADE BACKUP OF CLOCKWORDMOD on 2.2)..

Please Please Please HELP me on this, I cannot do anything because no software or RUU ROM can't detect my device just 'cause of USB DEBUGGING and I cannot tick this..

Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee help me I'll be very thankful to who help me on this :)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scratch0805:
Try a different ruu, if it wont detect because of USB debugging try this, first on your PC click start and type %temp% then watch this folder as you run the ruu as some new folders should appear, look through those folders and find rom.zip copy it to your SD card and rename it to PC49IMG.zip now when you enter hboot it should pick up that file and install.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RLS_829:
I try all the ruu but no progress..

Please tell me other way to restore my device pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...

:(
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scratch0805:
? I just did ?
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RLS_829:
If you did so please tell me which RUU u used and also tell me the procedure..

Here r some screenshots of my device..
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scratch0805:
I don't know which ruu you need, re-read my post as that is the other way to flash an ruu, if you cannot connect your SD card to copy the rom.zip to your SD you will have to remove your SD card and use a card reader or another phone to do it but once the zip is on your SD card and renamed to PC49IMG, reboot into hboot by pressing volume down + power button and it should update.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rformolo:
Try to install latest version of CyanogenMod via Recovery
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RLS_829:
Thnx my problem solved..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] degeneration:
So I am sure I am not the only person who has (or had) a Vibrant. I am sure the development that is being done on the SGS2 is quality, but there isn't much in the way of quantity (which doesn't always mean much). Am I justified at all in worrying about all this? Does everyone feel satisfied with the amount of development going on for what is still a relatively new phone?

I was considering the Galaxy Nexus, just for the faster updates and solidarity (as opposed to having a different CPU than other similar phones), however the SGS2 hardware is tempting.

I am trying to tell myself that with ICS I can hang onto my Vibrant a bit longer to wait for more options and such, but I want a new phone so bad, and right now the only obvious phone I can pick up easily is the GS2. I am just hesitant after the fiasco with the Vibrant. It's also been so long that it seems like I could wait it out just a tiny bit longer and get the next gen stuff.

(I know the argument about how you can always wait longer, but it has been months since the GS2 landed in the US and it will probably be a month before I am ready to buy a new phone with the holiday season upon us)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TJBunch1228:
Unless you are willing to buy a Euro version of the Nexus outright, you'll be waiting atleast several months for it to be released by tmo. Not to mention if it comes spec'd the same as the vzw version, you won't have expandable memory. Cyanogen is actively devving for this phone and once we get ICS, I think it will be very competitive with the GN.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rbenz:
What about the low resolution of the phone? Can that be addressed by a new ROM or ICS?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TJBunch1228:
No it can't be changed. You can mess with the density to make it look HD but I don't notice anything "low" about our resolution as it is. I love this phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thrashingdeth:
It is by no means low resolution.

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