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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
You're worried about megapixels when we are just finding out that a basic feature on any mid to high-end phone is missing from the Galaxy Nexus?

I ran some tests to see how bad the noise is on the other end of a call and it's brutal. Most would be embarrassed to use this phone in anything but a library or empty church... There's no excuse for a $600+ phone to have such poor call quality.

These are the things that I wish I knew before dropping so much on a "super phone". I love my GN, but I'm realizing that it should have been a mid-range device the more I learn about it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] io53:
This have been bugging me too. But if it is working during video recording it shouldn't be to hard to port it to calls I hope.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FtonDavid:
I haven't had a lot of talk time on my Nexus for the two weeks I've had it, but I do agree that conversation quality should be of the highest order of importance to the engineers (no delay, talkback echo, noise cancellation, decent speaker volume).

As to camera, I like the touch to specify focus, one thing about camera phones I've found is the need to use a Bokeh filter afterwards to fake the out-of-focus regions. Larger MegaPixels equal larger file size, better quality lower MP would be preferred for me (get the most for your pixels), but I don't know if the Nexus Galaxy is there for quality. My old Samsung Omnia II (i8000) had a good camera IMO. Googling "12 Tips for Improving Camera Phone Photos" will give you a couple of hints to get the most from you camera. The base software doesn't seem to have a timer function, am I missing something? Also the lack of hardware buttons for camera is a problem, too. The shaking of the camera is what is going to kill your images, no matter is you have a 3.2 Megapixel or 14 Megapixel beast. Quick shutter times is important to my calculations of a good camera as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Syn Ack:
Lots of people are quick to forget the Nexus is a benchmark phone which was originally just a developer phone. It's not supposed to have the greatest of absolutely everything and it's not supposed to be the best phone in the world. There are usually only 2 phones worth buying in a year. The Nexus and the whatever the latest and greatest Galaxy S phone is out. A good comparison would be cars. If you want all of these Lexus-like features while still having a super fast phone, wait for the SGS3. For me, I'll stick to my sports car with harsh bucket seats and a light chassis (no Touchwiz etc).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
Only the companies selling the GN say it's the "best phone".

Unfortunately, a phone without good call quality is as useless as a fridge that doesn't keep food cold.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BinkXDA:
While I haven’t done any testing myself, I came across http://soundcloud.com/anandtech/gsm-umts-t-mobile-galaxy-nexus and, to me, it sounds like every time he talks the noise cancellation kicks in. I’m not an expert in this area, but it sounds like it works?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] teckzilla:
it needs tweaking, listen to the iphone4 you can barley hear anything in the background

it should be continuous not just when you're talking

http://soundcloud.com/anandtech/iphone-4-noise-rejection
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
Thanks for proving that the GN does not have noise cancellation. Listen to the iphone 4s or Galaxy S2 and you quickly realize what a phone should sound like.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Booker-T:
Any way we can do to force Samsung giving us this function?

Can we spam on Samsung Facebook fans page?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChongoDroid:
No noise cancellation = mid level device?

You = drama queen

Sent from my francoPhone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
Why be so content with missing a feature as important as this?

I'm assuming you don't need your phone for business calls or perhaps you've never been on the end of a noisy call.

Low quality calls should never come from a high quality PHONE.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] big samm:
I swear I feel the exact same way.... 600 for a half ass super phone :(

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChongoDroid:
So anything without noise cancellation is low quality... right.

Maybe your phone sounds like crap, but mine is fine.. in fact I find it much clearer then my gs2 or atrix ever did.

Sent from my francoPhone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
Not saying the phone is low quality, but the call quality is poor. Listen to those Anandtech samples from a few posts back and hear for yourself.

You may find that acceptable, but it can't compare to the phones using noise cancellation.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
The call quality in a noisy car on the freeway is horrid compared to my atrix and nexus one. Its unfortunate...:(.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Sighhhh

Seriously? No noise cancellation? Even my iPhone 4 had noise cancellation...

And the camera sucks.

The megapixels being 5 and not 8 is forgivable.

The sensor itself sucking and taking crappy photos is not forgivable.

They should of just stuck the SGS2 camera in there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ljwnow:
I can feel your pain..lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusDro:
Can we ask Google to enable it in the next update since the Nexus has 2 mics...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonathan3579:
And here I was thinking that it was vastly common knowledge that megapixels aren't everything. Great photos are possible when you take the time to learn how to use the phone. I'm starting to believe anyone who makes such moot arguments just isn't well-suited for a Galaxy Nexus.

Although to get back on topic - it is rather disgraceful that noise cancellation isn't being implemented properly. I'd settle for a software update if it helped. We can't always make calls in quiet rooms. I'm generally pleased with the call quality and most people feel the same who've heard me in busy environments. Can it be better? Sure... but how much better can it really get?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Backslash10:
Haven't had a problem with it though I've been told my nexus one sounded better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BinkXDA:
Ah, yes. I remember this—the Steve Jobs and the “idiot, you’re holding it wrong” argument. So, maybe, Larry Page just needs to show us how we can hold the phone differently to get better pictures?

If you listen to the phones with excellent noise cancellation technology, it clearly could be A LOT better if the right hardware and software was there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] samhsn:
google applied for a patent for location based on background noise

Possible reason why Gn does not have noise cancellation that the other galaxy s phones have is that Google recently applied for a patent that allows for the use of background to decipher location and/or to base ads on background noise. The audience chip or ear smart technology would not allow this to function.

I came from a T-Mobile s2 and now have the Google play gn. The only thing I miss is the noise cancellation it was amazing. When I take a business call with the gn they ask if I am at lunch when I took a call with the s2 they always thought i was at the office when I was out. Will probably go back to the gs2 or gs3 for this reason alone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Surprised this isn't fixed or recreated somehow with custom tweaking of the kernel or firmware.

I really don't like audio being deciphered to gather location info unless I specifically search for it.

Plus noise cancellation is pretty crucial in a phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
I agree. I desperately miss noise cancellation. Its should be critical on a phone.

Its my understanding that the hardware is missing on the nexus so it can't be implemented.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigjim1488:
This phone is going to force me to get a bluetooth. I hate being that guy!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MattSkeet:
Question.

Does nexus S have two mics?

If so does the noise cancellation work on nexus S running ics?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
There are definitely other phones running ICS that have working noise cancellation. I think the one x for example.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Its very confusing what actually has true noise cancellation and what doesnt. All I know is that Nexus One had it and GNex doesnt, maybe One X/S are the same as Gnex ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
Yeah, you'd figure it would be one of the important specifications worth mentioning, but it seems people are more impressed with having a dual core our quad core device with crappy voice quality.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I make sure I turn off the turbines behind me before making a call. Now I don't need noise cancellation.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
Technically, you've manually canceled the noise by doing that, but I'd rather a $700 phone do it automatically.

Sent from my HP Touchpad running ICS :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigjim1488:
It is pretty disappointing. I was wondering why people were always asking me to repeat myself. IPhone definitely did a better job with this aspect. Never has any call quality complaints with my 4s
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stkiswr:
My wife has a nexus and I have a maxx . The maxx is on ics 404 and the nexus is on 40w stock. Her noose cancellation is clearly not working but mine is. She always says I am very clear even if I am in a mechanical room w all sorts of noise happening but I can hear everything going on w her. Windows down is the worst. Hopefully they can attempt to patch this up. Not a deal breaker but would be nice
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Amphibliam:
Fwiw, every review I read says the noise cancellation works fine, and it has in my experience. I was in a dinner tonight with music and about 100 people talking in the restaurant and the person I called could hear me just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
I've never had to repeat myself on calls, even when out and about.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
It doesn't have noise cancellation! LOL Put the GN against a Jawbone headset or a phone that offers real noise cancellation and you can see for yourself. It's just not in the hardware.

Sent from my HP Touchpad running ICS :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
The nexus one had superb noise cancellation. It used the same hardware that the iPhone 4 uses. Anandtech did a great audio comparison with recording samples in controlled experiment setups.

Its not an ICS issue, its a hardware issue. There's a chip that decodes and controls with an algorithm by a company I can remember the name. But it costs extra per phone to lease it.

Our galaxy nexus DEFINITELY does not have noise cancellation. I get complaints constantly on the freeway commute. My atrix and n1 never had any. So I left myself a voicemail and listened and it was definitely way worse.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigjim1488:
I hate to give the iPhone props but I guess I have to with this point. I guess its not a deal breaker but very frustrating especially since I work in a retail environment where it is decently loud. I hate the thought of having to use a bluetooth. I feel like people who wear them when walking around look like tools.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AdrienC:
Don't need to even mention iPhones, my Milestone and Milestone 2 used to do a great job on that.

People would sometimes not even believe that I was on a train or noisy place.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SnrSuave:
Maybe it works on Verizon GNs?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stkiswr:
Not at all. I can always hear background noise on my wife's nexus. There is noise cancelling mic but I have been told it only works w the camcorder but that doesn't make sense
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rogerchew:
wow this is news to me and very very disappointed. paid $450+ and don't even have the features of my original SGS 1....so i basically traded a working GPS for no noice cancellation. not cool samsung/google whoever made the decision
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phatmanxxl:
Everyone knows when I'm in the bathroom (and what I'm doing) when I call them now. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I can think of some fixes for that...like don't go the pooper while on a call ;)

That is gross.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] negrobembon:
I did a test with a this phone and galaxy note and theres no difference in call quality and the background noise is not that noticeable in neither

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Noise cancelling toilets wouldn't be any fun. Let the tooting rock on! Lol.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nereusten:
It baffles me that not one person has brought up phase in a thread about noise cancellation.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phatmanxxl:
Mainly they hear the typical reverb you hear in a bathroom....and yes the flush too. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
why just give them distant sound effects. say it like you mean it!!! LOL!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chisinla:
galaxy nexus still w/o noise cancellation function in 4.2.1 ?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theblaqman:
Anyone else have face unlock disappear. I installed the first SelfKang cm9 and never saw the option for face unlock. Then I noticed that everyone was saying face unlock works so I installed SelfKang2 cm9 and it worked for me last night and this morning, then I get to work and my screen would no longer even lock. I went into SystemSettings > Security > Lock Screen > Screen lock and I noticed face lock is no longer an option. Only none, slide, pattern, PIN and password.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] xBkKx:
Haven't had this issue, it wasn't available in kang1 I don't think, kang3 is out now try flashing that and the latest gapps face unlock has been working great for me

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18090-cyanogenmod9-for-o2x-and-g2x-selfkang3/

http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-ics-20120215-signed.zip
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theblaqman:
Thanks. I flashed Kang3 and everything's a go.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mossination:
Does anyone know how to theme the mms.apk? As in change the text colors. I found a guide on how to change the timestamp color. I decompiled, changed the hex in the right xml and then compiled and signed then pushed it into my phone. The app was still working but the colors didn't change. Any ideas?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ragul40:
Reserved

Will be writing up instructions later today. Please post any problems with the port you have here.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Misune:
Please note I'm not trying to put you down:

Even if you haven't released the directions I'm guessing you didn't re-size everything and it's a raw port? If there was no re-sizing then in reality this is a port for "other 7 inch tablets". Also The launcher a) uses a lot of amazons resources (server) b) it's not the best.

PROTIP #12312: Don't make your topic before you have a write-up. No ones going to take your topic in the 5 minutes it's going to take you.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sneakysolidbake:
The point is to be able to use the stock launcher on other roms.

A) is that supposed be some kind of deterrent? I guess I'll take android off my phone since it uses Google's server resources.

B) what criteria do you employ when determining what launcher is the best? I'm sure some would disagree with you.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Misune:
A) Regular launchers don't rely on google's servers. Kindle's does. With out it half of the functions are gone.

B) I didn't know anyone did? After using a different launcher most people couldn't go back.

Summary: Like I said unless a lot of work went into this port. It wasn't sized, so I will be very cluttered in anything less then a 7" screen.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sneakysolidbake:
A) If we follow your logic then, due to the launcher using kindles servers they should have never used it in the first place. That was their choice and its the users choice whether or not to use it.

B) That's because this group you claim as "most" are probably previous Android users. This is all personal preference so pretty much what you did was come into the thread and say "I don't care for this and neither do most people". How encouraging. And pointless.

If it was posted in KINDLE FIRE DEVELOPMENT, I don't see why anyone would try to run it on a screen smaller than 7".
[Kindle Fire Android Development] god2pac:
For me, it's a great idea. Kindle Fire UI is known for its easy use, e.g. kids or very noob. :D

For example, i'm interested to port it on nook or smartphone.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] chairshot215:
Yup,

Moms been stuck on stock since x-mas, traditional Android a bit complicated for her.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] CrazyCharlie:
Jesus dude. At least wait for a screenshot before you go putting somebody's work down. At least he's trying to contribute, and it's up to us to decide whether or not this is something we can use.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rmsingh:
Has anyone tried using this device to enhance the GPS signal while driving? http://www.mobilegpsonline.com/mgpsstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_97&products_id=125 I'm thinking of drilling a small hole and feeding out a 7" 22awg stranded cable to the outside of the Prime. However, if this device can boost the GPS signals enough, maybe I won't need to.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] m3t4lw01f:
Definitely a less risk idea than hacking apart the prime.

Could also try a bluetooth gps device as well, but they're more expensive by the looks of things.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
Dude, thats all fine, but why bother? For $12 I got a TomTom GPS Mark II Bluetooth Tranceiver at Amazon (Open Box) - works like a charm - though you need one tiny app - "Bluetooth GPS" from the Market. Why re-invent the wheel, or drill holes in the Prime?

http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-Blueto...I2YY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329755667&sr=8-3

Right now they have used ones for $5.99 - I think these have been "suddenly" selling like mad since the release of the Prime, LOL! There were LOTS more a month ago!

Edit: Oh, and with the TomTom, it's rechargeable and lasts quite a while on a charge, save that 12v "Unregulated Power Supply" (Cigarette Lighter Socket" to charge the Prime, albeit you need one of these (I also have and have tested):

http://www.amazon.com/NTK-BULLET-CH...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329755967&sr=1-1

Not that the Bullet adapter translates to 12v 2a vs. stock chargers 5v - 2a or 15v 1.2a so it charges a bit faster, but not so rapidly that it would be likely to damage the lithium-ion batteries that Asus uses. At least if yo didn't use it full time
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] giozera:
I can't tell anything about this one that u have here, but I remember back in 2003-2004 when gps navigators had very poor satellite reception when driving on Manhattan and my friend used similar thing from garmin which worked really well. with it he never lost signal as soon as he turned off gps booster it would completely loose satellites on Manhattan.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
If it was me I would not be drilling any hole in my backplate.

If your Prime is not seeing any satellites now or not getting a lock then the GPS Reradiator I don't think is gioing to make any difference.

You would be better off with a BT GPS receiver for around the same price and it would be more portable. http://www.canadagps.com/bluetoothgps.html

Have you read this thread? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1492468

Try a paper clip?

Re:TomTom GPS Mark II Bluetooth Tranceiver at Amazon (Open Box)

Good idea if in USA but shipping to Canada tripples the price. Might as well buy a new one from a Canadian vendor.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rmsingh:
Excellent, I'm sold.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lennie paz:
I'm a little confused when it comes to the GPS on the Prime. Does the Prime need a data connection to be able to use the GPS? If so, how would you drive around and use the GPS without a connection?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jkvato:
This probably depends on the app. With Google Maps, you can pre-cache areas of a map while you're still connected to the internet. Then when you go out driving, you'll have a map as long as you stay within your cached areas. However, I think if you ask it for directions, it will need a data connection. I guess Google servers do the routing, not the device itself. Also, I think you need a data connection to do turn-by-turn navigation.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] m3t4lw01f:
It's supposed to have unassisted GPS. That being said out of the box you'd need data for maps (even Google maps needs special tweaking to enable caching)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] savoca:
Here I threw this together when I had some free time, I'll do other colors and add them to this thread upon request.

Preview:

Remember to rename your file to "PC36IMG" and place on the root of your SD Card.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] CRIME INC.:
Any chance on getting a personalized splash screen? Like saying Jesses EVO, that's blue in color.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ca1ne:
Nice splash screen
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] genetic_shift:
Looks nice. I like green. White too bright.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] bearsblack:
Thanks a bunch! I HATED the white ss
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chaztech:
Does anyone know where to get that app that was on the demo TP's? I saw it in one of the review video's, it showed how much load was on each core after the companion core was maxed out...

Cant find one in the market, TY.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
You will only get it from nVidia. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
Unfortunately, I believe Sontin may be correct. That was an extremely cool application, and anyone who loves the Prime has probably tried to find it at one time or another. I never had any luck, and I am usually pretty good at ferreting out what I want from somewhere or other. That app is not in the wild, as far as I can tell. Shame, since it would be "fun and educational" to play with.

If anyone can prove my statements wrong, I gladly invite you to do so, with a link, of course.;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chaztech:
Maybe a Developer could make one?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Electrofreak:
From what I understand, the companion core is invisible to the Android kernel. Likely NVIDIA had a custom kernel running on their test units and demo units to allow the companion core to be seen by the kernel.

Thus, it's my theory that even if we had that app, we'd need ASUS' test kernel for it to work properly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I'd definitely love to see this. Even with .14, I'm not convinced we're yet getting the best battery life out of this thing, and I'm wondering if the system isn't dropping down to the companion core as often/as quickly as it should. I'm burning about 15%/hour when browsing, using Greader, that sort of stuff, and around 10%/hour when simply ebook reading using the B&N Nook app (at lowest brightness). I'm thinking we should be seeing better than that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Something like this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1506578
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Cool app, but doesn't seem like it shows the companion core, unless I'm missing something.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chaztech:
Found the video http://www.slashgear.com/nvidia-tegra-2-quad-core-mobile-processor-revealed-and-detailed-09194118/

Go down to the girl painting...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chaztech:
I found the video and the link is in the thread... If people can make a cpu monitor that showes a dual core as a quad core because of the multi threading itdoes then someone can dupelicate this this app...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chaztech:
When the first demo`s of the TP went out XDA posted A data dump of one after they rooted it , there should be a copy of that app in that code!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Oooh! I'd forgotten all about that...

Yeah, the companion core is supposed to be inaccessible. We'd have to cook up some custom kernels and some other hardcore stuff to even get their app to work I would think.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
That was from demo unit at Gamestop. Not a system dump from actual demo device Asus used in videos that showed that. Worth a look though. Let us know if you find something ;)