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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] seanerixon:
I hate to break the news, but that receipt with the SKU of 9's is a fake. And Best Buy Mobile is usually very strict about street dates. As a BBYM employee, I find it rather bizarre that someone previously stated that a Best Buy would sell them the phone. Without a contract, I kind of understand why some may be more lenient about selling the product. But in general, a street date is a street date. I don't feel sorry for anyone who gets written up, or faces some sort of punishment for selling a product before the release date. But this receipt is pretty much a fake for those who are curious:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget...p-verizon-galaxy-nexus-early-at-best-buyb.jpg

The guy who purchased it from Radio Shack, I have no clue if that is legit or not.

EDIT: Ah, I see the guy who mentioned that Best Buy would sell it ended up not selling it. Didn't think they would.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NeoMagus:
Use the source link to Android Central that engadget provides to their forums, the guy and the other one "dubya" have posted plenty of screenshots to prove the devices were sold and in their possession
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] seanerixon:
Yeah but he isn't a lucky customer, it's an employee it looks like. There is no other reason a BBYM employee would have a transaction be not on file(it's labeled on the receipt). It's an inside thing. It was probably sold and everything, but it went under the radar so they wouldn't get in trouble. He makes the NOF transaction, takes it home to play with. Once it really releases, he'll probably return it the same way and have it repurchased on record. That's kind of sad though. All that for internet publicity. I've been in BBYM for a few years now, it's nothing new.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bradrobster:
Agreed... I talked to a BBYM guy that I have worked with before today and he basically confirmed that units have been received but they cannot sell them yet. When I asked about how they could even activate them, he agreed that the ESN/MEID number are easily tracked by shipment to what vendor...etc.. So.. if someone tries to activate one..then...you can easily see where it came from. He also indicated that it would be doubtful that Verizon would allow an activation for a device that is still listed as yet to be released as well as it would be easy for Verizon to see who/when/why tried to activate a device that has yet to be released......patiently waiting....:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] seanerixon:
That's true, and also the case on the other carriers. I remember when I went to the HP Veer outing, we all got a free HP Veer, and they tracked all the IMEI's that went out that night. And a guy I know who sold his within the 60 days was written about to corporate. I don't think anything ever really happened to him though, haha. This was about a month before the phone released too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Well considering a ton of people have activated them...we know Verizon isn't stopping that from happening.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Hit the Verizon Corp store as well as BB this morning. No launch today. I did manage to convince the Verizon guys to sell me a SP after letting them play with my GSM. Grabbed the 3 Pack anti glare.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I'm wondering what kind of time frame we'll see between the time that Verizon sends out any kind of notification emails and when the phone actually becomes available.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Azeolus:
If it's anything like the Razr emails, 12:30pm launch day. No lie, I signed up for Razr alerts on VZW's site. I got 1 email, not when preorders went live, not when it was announced, but the day the phone came out, hours after you could walk into a store and buy it, thanks Verizon!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] seanerixon:
Technically it wasn't hours since no one could sell that phone until after 11:11am :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Still no word?

-sent from temp HTC Rezound waiting for Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Nothing new. I dropped by my VZW store last night and I was asking them about the phone. This is the same store that just last week a rep had told me the 15th, but now this particular rep said he didn't know of a definitive release date, but he thinks it may be mid this month (which coordinates with the 15th.) I even asked if they had the phones but couldn't sell them yet, and he said no they didn't have them, which is a load of crap, but I'm sure they're told to not say anything about it yet so I can't blame him. If it doesn't come out on the 15th then I'm getting a phone there anyways only to exchange it later so I don't miss out on the double data promotion.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Eratosthenes:
I've got a grandfathered alltel data plan (unlimited data) with Verizon, but I might lose it when I upgrade. (though i'll fight for it). The "temporary" phone thing seems really flimsy idea to me, but just to catch this double data plan in case I can't keep my grandfathered plan sounds great. (just in case it goes away right before the Gnex release)

Does the temp phone thing people suggest/mention really play through to their expectations? Does it ever go wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Actually, the rep at my store is the one that suggested I do it. He even gave me, in writing, a notice saying that I wouldn't be charged a restocking fee.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
supposedly there's a "glitch" in Verizon's system in which if you get a new tiered data plan, but then add in the 'unlimited mobile hotspot', it'll change your data status to "unlimited"... then wait a month & cancel the hotspot and your normal tiered data will stay unlimited.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Screwedupsmitty:
VZW blew it

Spoke with local costco in strongsville OH today, rep told me all phones have been shipped back to samsung to remove verizon bloatware. Guess this means we'll see it in january. Thank you verizon for screwing up harder than I ever thought possible.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
G

That's the one I was going to get my nexus from. Wtf
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pdanders:
Is the original incredible 2 years old already? I have one of those and it did not have a locked bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Wow that would suck if Verizon's apps didnt work right and they have to reflash them all...

Although the Rezound has Verizon apps and they're upgradeable from the market.

I would rather see one plain Jane.... But not at the expense of it getting pushed back again.

-sent from temp HTC Rezound waiting for Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Ok the guy was lying. Called my friend who works at that location and he said they haven't received any yet.

Sent from my Rent-a-Rezound until the Nexus launches.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
No kidding. But I'm guessing that rep made some assumptions. I tried reaching my costco rep w/o luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Screwedupsmitty:
I really really hope so, Verizon has botched this so badly if google ever allows another nexus phone to go through them I'll be beyond surprised. I would switch if I wasn't so attached to my unlimited data.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
With Google's recent Motorola Wireless acquisition, their next gen galaxy phones should be pure google. I'm not much of a Mot fan though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Yea I would assume moto would be making them from now on. I have the suspicion that its the amoled screens

that binds Google to Samsung.

I'm actually surprised Google chose Samsung again. I thought they were doing a different manufacturer each year....

-sent from temp HTC Rezound waiting for Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Well I still praise the Lord that they didn't go with Motorola. I mean, technically speaking, it would be the perfect Nexus phone...Motorola arguably makes the best hardware, and with Google supplying the updates and software it wouldn't be bad...but I'd prefer if Motorola never sees a dime of my money, if possible.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xRogerxC:
I believe you are wrong about Verizon phone unlocking. Have you forgotten the Droid Incredible 2, and the Thunderbolt? That's two just off the top of my head :-)

Sent via my HTC Rezound using XDA premium app.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
LOL what??

http://androidcommunity.com/htc-thunderbolt-full-root-and-bootloader-unlock-instructions-20110319/

The Thunderbolt was one of, if not the most locked down device from HTC to date. Apparently they made signed images, a signed kernel, and a signed recovery. They locked the memory too.

The same is true for the Droid Incredible 2. HTC locked the bootloader *hard*, but hackers cracked it. It has nothing to do with HTC or Verizon being generous or unlocking the devices...it has to do with the hacking community *really* wanting them unlocked.

The reason this is the first unlocked phone in a long time is because it'll be easily unlockable from the start...like all Nexus phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GalaxynexusVZW:
bought all my cases. Now all I need is the phone!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Alopez_45:
I called my local Best buy. Apparently that they are not selling it. That there is no clarification. Is this true.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phantomevo77:
NOT TRUE.

Almost every Best Buy has received a shipment of them. Like my store has gotten 18 of them. The question is if they will let them sell tomorrow, haha just kidding, should be on sale tomorrow and I saw a store but out the Zagg screen protectors out, didnt see any cases, maybe they caught those and hid them haha.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CraigP17:
I work for best buy mobile and I can tell you that's not true. We will have more information on the galaxy nexus as soon as more information is available. But it has not been announced for tomm.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nabzilla1990:
Lol I was about to play hookey on work for this I'm sure it will be next week not this Sunday Thursday next week is the best bet everybody keep calling Verizon multiple times if we annoy them enough maybe it will release faster .....wishful thinking
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
I called 611 like 3 times, numerous stores like 7 times, 3 radioshacks, and prayed several times a day since last Thursday. You guys are just impatient.

Sent from Asus Transformer
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BFirebird101:
So the release was changed from the 13th to tomorrow?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wonshikee:
FWIW, I got my wife a motorola triumph a few days before the official release, at a best buy mobile. Found out later they weren't supposed to sell it.

Moral of the story, they must have poor communication channels, so it's possible you could get it before they're supposed to sell it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BFirebird101:
Not up to spending 800 retail though since I'm buying this phone outright
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] milan03:
I already paid $799 for Rezound that I'll be swapping for Nexus. Bought it on the 16th.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
Wtf? Its 649 how did you manage 150 in tax..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
Jesus, do you people troll enough? :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
Radio Shack also has them on hand and plans on selling tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BFirebird101:
OK so stop trolling. Can somebody please be up front about if it was changed tomorrow. I just don't see how considering no press releases, etc
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
http://phandroid.com/2011/12/08/boxes-of-galaxy-nexi-arriving-at-verizon-and-radioshack-stores-instructed-not-to-sell/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NicholasQ:
I just called and they said if you buy the phone, Verizon will sue you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
LOL they can't sue you. If Best Buy sells it to you that's their fault. You can't get in trouble for buying it from a merchant that chooses to sell to you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NicholasQ:
I know. I'm just trying to add some humor to this already funny thread. So many conflicting stories
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] richmelchr:
Has anyone tried to go pick one up at Best Buy or Verizon? I'm going to try here in 3 hours when they open in Vegas.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] OSully:
I called my Best Buy, they confirmed they were not selling the phone today - Middletown, NY.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irmoballen:
Yep - I just tried at Best Buy. When it's scanned in to the point of sale system, it comes up and says "This item can not be added to sale." Very disappointing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] richmelchr:
Verizon is so evil. This sucks, maybe ill get lucky.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irmoballen:
Good luck. Unless they manually change something, there is no way to add it so you can pay for it. Managers can't even override this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] richmelchr:
Ive also noticed the Landing page on verizons website for the Nexus has changed sometime through the night.

Last night when I went to "vxw.com/galaxynexus" it took me to a landing page with a text box for my email so I can be notified when it launches. Now it just takes me to a pointless page, but it still says

?id=Samsung%20Nexus

at the top.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] diablospeed:
Omg... its not for sale today. Get over it. It seems like everyone on here works for someone who knows someone who slept with the VP of sales at some store that told them it would be out. Jesus effing christ.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] richmelchr:
So much anger. I know your upset at Verizon like everyone else but no need to explode all over the forums lol.

btw irmoballen, was the phone on display or did you have someone get it from the back stock room?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
Ive been sitting outside best buy all night in 5 degree weather. I can't feel my toes anymore and ifans keep driving by taking pictures of me. Why am I the only one in line?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Haha for real?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irmoballen:
Stock room.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
No not really I'm not crazy. It would have to be a ever so slightly upgraded iPod shuffle to get me out overnight.:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
I just went to radio shack and I was told they will be selling it tomorrow. I personally think it is bull but I'll go tomorrow anyways and see if they bite..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
None of the Radioshacks I called yesterday even had them in stock. I used to work at Radioshack years and years ago... and something tells me that Friday or Saturday is when we got our shipment in.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
updated initial post. if I had kept shut about it id have a GN now. ;(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] keatre:
There is no way for Best Buy to SELL you the phone. There have been a few reports of people going into BB and getting the phone activated - only to get to the BB check out. The phone is not in their system, so it cannot be purchased.

Oddly enough though, Verizon is activating them - 'lolwut'
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
well he had the phone right there in front me and if his manager hadn't 'noticed' I'd have the phone now... At least, as to what you're saying, if it did show up on his terminal and allowed him to process the transaction.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] keatre:
Yeah - there was another case of someone having the phone in their hand, activated, installing the OTA and browsing the internet on LTE. The manager checking them out was unable to process the transaction though, as Best Buy does not have the Galaxy Nexus in their internal system. Verizon and the mobile system (forget what its called) have it, but Best Buy does not.

Here's to hoping next week's date isn't pushed back...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VincibleAndy:
I just got off the phone with my local Verizon store. The guy knows me pretty well and I used to help code with him and his brother. I asked if he could set a phone aside and he said they aren't supposed to but he'll call me as soon as he can sell them. He says he has been on the forums off and on today because he is as confused about it as we are. He says from the info he has gotten, he doesn't know if it will "release tomorrow or in three weeks."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
This is the biggest cluster f)%k of a phone release. I'm waiting for mine at my local best buy. They cant sell it yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Yeah it is. I'm looking to switch to Verizon for the Nexus/double data/LTE/employer discount and it's becoming a nightmare TRYING to buy a phone/contract.

Sell us the damn phone already!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
I was at best buy this morning looking from screen protection for my gsm GN and asked. The salesmen said they shipped all of them back to Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Don't even tell us that lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] keatre:
I'm in the same boat. Are planning on ordering online? Or going to a brick/mortar?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I'm planning on going into a store and switching. That way they can apply my 19 percent discount right away and it will show up on my first bill. And I'll have the phone in my hand that day.

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OMFG

10char
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidHam:
looks photoshopped as ****

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just got a email from my friend who works @ best buy mobile, they were told:

The word is the 15th. Which make sense as vzw phones are released on Thursday . But it's not hard date so ill tell ya if I hear.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
Its on the front page at android central. But it does look photoshopped.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] samagon:
I think every one is getting confused here.

It's not a Verizon exclusive, it's Verizon elusive ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] keatre:
Ehhhhhhhh... I see what you did there.....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flameinthefire:
i called like 10 verizon stores and 3 best buys they all say the same thing, " we don't know when the release date is" sad..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
Somebody got one today.

http://phandroid.com/2011/12/09/third-party-retailer-sells-one-lucky-customer-a-galaxy-nexus-also-at-least-one-best-buy-taking-pre-orders/

I love this and I am so happy I am not a verizon customer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
I went to 4 radioshack stores and 1 bestbuy.

radio shack 1- we will start selling it tomorrow.

radio shack 2- employee didn't find it in the floor (obviously :D), went to the back, came back with it, the manager saw her in the process and there goes my hopes. manager says, no date yet, probably tomorrow, I'll give you a call.

radio shack 3- employee didn't know what was a galaxy nexus.

radio shack 4- employee 1 didn't know what was a nexus, ask employee 2, we don't have a date.

bestbuy 1- it is not for sale yet, we don't have a date yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BFirebird101:
how are some going into Verizon stores to play with one? I keep calling to ask if I can come in and mess with one from the back, but they say no
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rabaker07:
Stories
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
While I was there after work I got to play with one while I was checking out. I got a Rent-a-Rezound while I was there, and the manager said, "Here, play with this while you wait". Played around with it for about 10 minutes, on 4G, and had a pretty good time with it. It's a fantastic device, for sure. Smooth as buttered balls and fast in everything I did with it.

Can't wait to return this Rezound for a much better phone =P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CraigP17:
i love reading people stating things they claim are "fact" lol. sometimes i just wish i could post everything i know without having to fear losing my job...just to show how dumb some of the people posting sound from an insiders perspective.

the phone isnt in this company's system, or that company sent them back to verizon.

lol.

ill keep showing customers my HSPA+ GN im using on AT&T, and when they ask when its coming out on Verizon I will continue to give the same "we should have more informations soon" response.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Verizon already ruined it :) I am already thinking about keeping my HD2 with ICS running and density set to 192 (to mimic 720p)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Mimicking 720p is completely different from *HAVING* 720p. Put them side by side and the difference is massive.

Like I said, I played with it for about 10 minutes today while I was waiting for my order to be processed and I loved the thing. It felt incredibly smooth, the design of the OS is great, and even with tons of things open in the background it multitasked like a champ. No hiccups at all.

I'll be waiting in line Thursday to exchange my new Rent-a-Rezound.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eallan:
Kind of like a pentile display mimicking the rezound's true 720 display?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
granted the Nexus is using out-dated "pentile" technology, but with higher resolution and pixel count....

õ_Ô
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonesin:
That's because super amoled+, technology at this time is not capable of the size/pixel density requested by the designers. however very soon (or maybe now seeing as they delayed the release for so long) this tech will be available and installed on your favorite piece of short life machinery
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cchase231:
So whats actually going on? Is Verizon just trying to show google it's the big swinging **** on campus? Bloatware, no wallet, no communication, this release has been such a **** show and has made me despise Verizon, they can stick their fist in their anus as far as i'm concerned.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
all the stores have the Nexus in stock(they'll either say they have it & can't sell it yet or will lie and say they don't have it)... yet Verizon keeps delaying...

either they're hoping to build up enough hype & attempt to turn this into the biggest selling phone ever, or it has to do with the holidays & their "temporary exclusivity"...

I think at this point for all the crap they're doing they should allow everyone early upgrades & discount the phone to that $199 price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] milan03:
$799 is the price at best buy outright.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eallan:
Not higher than the rezound.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BFirebird101:
the nexus has a way better ppi and resolution than the rezound...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] richmelchr:
I believe its because not all Verizon stores and 3rd party retailers have their shipments in yet, so Verizon decided to hold back to have a coordinated launch. This explanation makes the most sense given the screen shots we have of some best buy stores estimated delivery date of Dec 11.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] King Shady:
Lol. The Rezound has a higher PPI and the same resolution with a smaller screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BFirebird101:
Yep!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
I'm not sure you know what the difference really is for Pentile. It actually displays in 720p, and looks damn fine doing it. The screen, in my humble opinion, looks better on the Nexus than on the Rezound. This is coming from someone who, literally today, compared them side-by-side doing the same tasks.

You just said the same thing twice, in different wording. Having the same resolution with a smaller screen is the exact *REASON* why the ppi is higher.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] coolbho3000:
Go back to the Rezound forums then. You don't own a Galaxy Nexus, nor do you plan to own one, and clearly you own a Rezound. Why are you even here? We don't want to hear your justifications for why you decided to spend $298.99 less by buying a Rezound instead of waiting for the VZW Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
If these people were in the same room it would be a cool fight
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aphexjuggalo:
Arg, so close. Went to radio shack hoping for somebody who didn't hear about the delay and got lucky. Had me already programmed into the phone and just trying to finalize payment but the comp wouldn't let her so she had to call somebody who told her about the delay. :-( for about 5 minutes I officially had the nexus on my account...