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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brutalpanda:
Hi,

I also bought mine from Kimstore just last week. It was factory unlocked meaning you can use any network provider with no problems. With my case, I tried both Globe and Sun Cellular sims. I didn't get to try the 3G of my Sun sim though but my Globe 3G seems to be okay.

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Make sure that you have a data connection available. It might help that you also turn on your GPS (not sure if this is required).

Turn on web history by going to: Google Now-> Settings -> Privacy and Accounts -> Show recent searches (box should be ticked)

I am now getting updates for Sports (Yankees), Weather, Places and Time Back Home.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Thanks for the feedback guys on the kimstore purchase for galaxy nexus.

How is your unit? Does it have a good battery life given that I'll be using it with internet online, all the time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swiftden:
I can drain mine in 5 hours when using just 3G and chrome. I have 2 2000mah though :p. I bought mine from kimstore in first week of January.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Thanks swiftden. On your usual day, how long does your phone last before you have to charge it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] antikryst:
My battery lasts from 10 to 14 hours of heavy use compared to the average user. WiFi data/3g GPS sync all on. 80% brightness. Full push of 2 email accounts. And email pop for my office email set at 30 minute intervals.

I also do push for twitter and Facebook.

All in all your battery should last a full day as long as you don't play games out watch movies.

If I do heavy mobile surfing I'd say I can reach maybe 10 hours maximum.

Hope this helps. Oh I'm also on the standard battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrm43:
Hi, I think it has a good battery life. I am having between 3 to 4 hours of screen time on average (that is 14 to 22+ hours of battery time) with still about 15 to 20 % battery juice left. The longest battery time i had was 1 day and 10 hours and about 2+ hours of screen time with still about 15 to 20% battery juice left. the shortest battery time i had was 10 hours with screen time of 4 hours and battery juice left with 15 to 20 %. I using the stock battery. I also using Liquid smooth 1.5 with no over clocking or anything set, just default .
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swiftden:
My usual day is 10-13 hours with 2-3 hours of screen time and thats also with full sync. But when gaming and full browsing non stop, i only get 5-6 hours with 3-4 hours of screen time.

Now is the best time to buy he gnex. When i bought mine its still 27.5k haha. Its cheap now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brutalpanda:
While I haven't drained my battery empty yet, I usually get 20-30% battery life when I get home (around 12 hours unplugged). This includes probably at least a couple of hours of gaming and a half hour on 3G and lots of browsing via Pulse. BTW, I have Auto-brightness on and using the stock battery.

Overall, I can say that the battery life has surprised me and exceeded my expectations by a mile.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Bought a white galaxy nexus awhile ago!

I'm happy with my purchase, but my only concern is the volume of the ringer. Or speaker of the unit, its not loud enough for me.

Is there anything I can do to improve the volume of the speaker?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prinzhernan:
Volume+ in the market works.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Nice. Tried it and it works!

Although I read through their comments that it does not work on jellybean upgraded phones... well at least not yet.

Do you guys know when the gnexus will get the jelly bean updates?

I just started using awhile ago and had 2 updates already... the first one was I think a saved file within the unit, and the last one was downloaded ota.

Dunno what it did for the updates , I didn't notice any changes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fightnight14:
I just got my replacement unit (too bad XXKK6) completely sealed from Widget City. I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the google XXLA2 4.0.3 then I got the 4.1.1 update later. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] harveydent:
Depends on which version of the firmware you have. Takju and Yakju ones are getting the OTA now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
hey fellow gnex-ers! i just got my gnex a couple of weeks ago and i am loving jellybean on it! my only gripe would be the batt. i havent upgraded my plan to unlidata (yet), but it barely lasts a day as i only get 2 hours ++ avg screen time. my brightness is set at around 40% and i dont push anything. i do play moderately, but no more than a hour each day. now im really worried if i get unli data i might run out much faster.

also, where do you guys get your cases, screen protectors, etc? greenhills only has like 1-2 cases for the gnex.

Anyone also notice how fast this thing charges? It usually finishes charges in an hour. Is that a bad sign?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] noojster:
Hi, new Galaxy nexus user here. :)

I bought mine from Widget city, im running Bigxie's Deodexed Jelly Bean in the Android development section =)

I have one question though, how do you force the 3g/CDMA connection.. I couldnt find any option to do so. The option to choose the connection

is enabled in other handsets (like from where I came from, Xperia), . Now I am waiting for the 3g signal to to show up.. kinda annoying.. :(

Thanks to everyone who will help =)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
settings-> wireless and networks MORE -> mobile networks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] noojster:
Yes ive tried this, but even if the "Use only 2g networks" is unchecked, my phone still chooses to prefer the 2g network all the time, there are only a few times that the connection shifts to 3g/HSPA connection. I am SURE from where I am now(office), there is a good 3g signal, because on my previous phone, I am on CDMA option all the time.. now on Gnexus I am still on "G" connection only.. I dont know how to force the 3g/hspa connection :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
*#*#4636#*#* from the dialer. Go into phone information. it should be there select preferred network type.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] noojster:
You are my hero. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Hello Guys, any idea where to get good jelly cases?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
i was wondering that myself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] noojster:
Okay, I think I may have done something wrong..

now I cant send SMS.. but I can receive sms and calls.. what did I press wrong on *#*#4636#*#* menu?

Sorry for this..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] noojster:
thank you, but I tried to switch to GSM again.. may I know how can I update the SMSC ? Im currently on Globe telecom prepaid
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Hi I just came from greenbelt1. Bought a galaxy nexus jelly case for 120 pesos only!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brutalpanda:
Finally decided to get an SGP case (a Yellow Neo Hybrid) and I think the extra premium price was well-worth it. The Capdase cases felt cheap and not much better than the tiangge cases that you can get for P100-P200 a piece.

I got my case at Digital Walker. I think Applewerkz has them cheaper but they didn't have the yellow one when I went there last week.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swiftden:
I bought 2 cases before. A rearth ringke slim and a SGP ultra capsule last January. After 2 weeks I didn't use them anymore. 7 months after still no scratches. Your phone will do just fine without a case. Plus its sexier. I have a screen protector though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mugey:
Hi guys, any of you experienced the faulty usb port on your GNexus? Apparently, mine was working fine after I bought it. First, the phone would detect the charger or cable but would change it's status to 'not charging' after a few days it doesn't recognize any cable at all. I'll be contacting the store where I bought but I'd like to have other options as well. Tried searching for any local stores that could but to no avail. I'm not sure whether Samsung accepts devices which weren't bought from them. Attached link is almost identical to what is happening to me.

Galaxy Nexus Charging Issues
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
interested in selling your reath ringke slim? PM me! im a real klutz so i really cant be trusted without a case, but my capdase makes my gnex feel fat. haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brutalpanda:
My GNex had minor scrapes and scratches already after 2-3 weeks use. I have a white version so probably scratches are much easier to detect. That issue did force me to buy a expensive case in no time! :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swiftden:
Its colored brown (matte), and you cant use an extended batt. Still interested?

Oh that's why. Mine is the grey one hehe.. pretty scratch resistant.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
@swiftden

oh brown? i was hoping for black... well thanks anyway.

have you guys managed to use google now for any philippine specific inquiries and stuff? i have a hard time getting it to understand tagalog... but it understands jollibee. haha my only gripe with my phone is truly the battery life. 2 hours ++ screen a day. and i havent even upgraded to unlidata plan yet. but it is a kick-ass phone. hopefully one that will be supported for quite some time by google.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fightnight14:
I still love my GNex with a TPU case. It really did help on my defy before. My niece dropped it about 3 feet screen down and I can imagine it without a TPU case the screen will be shattered. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chubiprince:
Hello everyone! :D

Would just like to ask, can someone recommend me good clock, weather, and power control widgets?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] harveydent:
Try and bend the small metal pin/tongue at the bottom of the usb port up a few milimeters. It may be shorting on the bottom plate or not making contact with the usb cable that's why it's not charing
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mugey:
I tried doing that, it worked the first couple of times and eventually it stopped. I contacted the store where I bought it, good thing they're gonna fix it! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prinzhernan:
For me, the best choice is HD Widgets. If you're looking for a power control bar on the notification shade, the best app is TogglePanel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
You want a clock, weather and batt widget instead?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brutalpanda:
Is this the one used by Motorola for its UI skin? How'd you get it? :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mugey:
Most probably UCCW
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
It's called One More Clock Widget. There's a free and paid app in the play store
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
HD Widgets and Beautiful widgets are two of the best. :good:

For toggle, I'm currently using power controls. You can use it as a widget on your home screen or pin it in your notification area.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chubiprince:
Thanks for your suggestions. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
i kinda like using 3d clock widget here.

Hey guys, i've been thinking of ways of utilizing Google Now for the Philippine setting and here are some things i came up and would like to share. hope you like it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
Err. I was hoping for some settings. Perhaps you're pertaining to Google Now's voice command inputs?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
yep. i was testing to see how usable it is for us pinoys.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] buizon:
Inquiry

Hi All,

Just like to ask regarding the performance of gnex on gaming. Is it ok? and how is the battery life and camera quality of the gnex? I'm planning to buy one.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
- PERFORMANCE: THE BOSS!

- GAMING: Pretty good. It's not the best for gaming but I still like it.

- BATTERY LIFE: Depends on what you do with your phone. There are a lot of custom ROMs, Kernels, and MODs that will help you with the battery life. Mine usually lasts for 1-2 days.

- CAMERA: I don't really like the camera of GNex. The image quality is not up to what I expect. It's okay or average compared to other smartphones. However, I don't really take pictures using my phone so I have no problem with the image quality. Hehe.

Here's a tip to help you decide: Ask yourself what do you really want to do with your phone. Do you want to use your phone as your main gadget for taking pictures? Are you the type that just wants to have a phone that simply do what a phone does? Or do you want to try different custom ROMs (IMHO, GNex is the boss when it comes to custom ROMs) and receive google updates earlier than most of the other smartphones?

Hope this helps you decide. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
well i will admit that the galaxy nexus is lacking in the battery section even if you are a casual user. i get an average of 2 hours + screen time.

for gaming you wont have any issues as it will definitely meet any requirements games in the market have. plus the hd screen will make them look better.

the camera is a tricky issue... people say its good some people says its not. there are different camera apps in the market to help you improve or if you yourself are a macro guy when its comes to the camera, it could be real good. but if you were a point and shoot kind of person, you might be disappointed at times.

Just as Jay said, the real advantage in owning a google phone are the timely google updates. If you want to be on the forefront of the latest google builds, gnex is your phone. Earlier updates also means more customs roms, kernels etc to help improve phone performance.

if what i said appeals to you, then definitely join the gnex family. as you can see in my earlier post (471), i enjoy it for use of google now. hope we helped you decide.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] antikryst:
Any phone won't last if you game on it. Well... Maybe the Motorola RAZR Maxx.

Just got a Nexus 7 and will do my gaming there haha. It's portable enough anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Have all of you guys have jellybean updates already? Got my gnexus a week ago, no updates yet

I got my gnexus from Kimstore, it seems its a developer edition...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
Been running jb already for quite a number of days. Ota. What exactly do you mean by developer edition?

Tappin on a Jellybean Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Hello phantom, dunno about other phones but my gnexus has developer options. It can be on debug mode, has options to stay awake, allow mock locations, can activate pointer locations (see where you touch the phone), can show CPU usage while using the phone on the upper right corner, and some others which I don't know what it exactly does or mean.

Do you also have these on your settings?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Here's some screenshots of the developer options.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] harveydent:
It just has developer options enabled. I have that as well on my GNex from the Play Store
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
All galaxy nexus phones have that

Tappin on a Jellybean Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] terenceleechan:
Guys who are on globe. I'm on stock jb ROM deodexed and rooted. Do you experience times when data doesn't turn in and you need to reboot for it to work? I'm thinking this is globe issue because it also happened to me with my galaxy s2 before on aosp ICS. can anyone confirm? If yes how to fix? Do all roms have this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jisondla:
Ngek sorry. I used to have nexus s. But it did not have these settings .
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
No worries. Used to also have a Nexus S and when I got ics on it, that menu also showed. I believe from ics onwards it's included already

Tappin on a Jellybean Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
i didnt know there was such a thing. i thought all international gnexes had them. i do.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prinzhernan:
I'm in factory stock jb through ota and no problems like that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
That's a Globe issue. No offense to Globe users but, I really think Globe has a crappy network service. I was using Globe before as my primary number but switched to Smart. Smart also has times when the network service is crappy but, not as much times as Globe.

Again, no offense to Globe users. This is just my opinion. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chubiprince:
Yeah. Globe is crappy. :( I can't even use Tether while using a Globe SIM. I thought the problem was due to my previous update to ICS 4.0.4. However, after I updated to Jelly Bean, the problem is still there!

I have tried to Tether using a SMART sim in the previous android version, and it works great.

I can't even switch networks now, due to most of my contacts are Globe and TM users. And I am tired of changing sims, as I am using this Globe sim for almost 3 years already.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prinzhernan:
Go to a globe service center and tell them to change your sim or tell them you lost it. Getting a new sim solved my connectivity problems. I can tether perfectly fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] terenceleechan:
Would updating radio to latest jb one (lf1) help improve the weak globe connection? Anyone tried?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prinzhernan:
I'm using the latest radio and I have no problems with Globe now. I think it really depends on your location.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
In addition to the above, it's also really a network issue. Even if you have the latest or best radio but the network really is bad, your signal and data will be nothing. I'm not a globe user because I've so much problems with their services in my areas. Been using smart for the longest time and never did I change radios of this phone or the ones prior to my gnex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
Take note that a crappy network service can also affect the battery performance of any smartphone. The lower the service/signal, the more the phone consumes battery power. Do correct me if I'm wrong though. :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
SAME HERE. i cant get decent speed on globe network.

Btw, does anyone what the best network speed of globe is supposed to be? are they on 4g yet? HSPA+?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mugey:
Hi guys, does any of you know where I could get my GNexus fixed? Broken usb/charging port. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] side_flip15:
Sub pba assy replacement. Just replaced mine several weeks ago at samsung service center SM city north edsa. Doesn't like their service though.

(left one)

~Php2400
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
Hi Guys,

Just wanted to ask if anyone of you are playing Dead Trigger? I really like the game but, the in app purchases is ruining it for me. Have any of you guys tried GameCIH? :) Any feedback regarding that app?

Thanks in advance! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mugey:
Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
Yes on dead trigger, no on Game CIH. What is it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] elnitrox:
@jaycarag

dude the game is great + its FREE..

they gave you a burger you want also free desserts?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
It's a cheating app to be frank. Haha. I haven't really tried it yet though.

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Yeah it's a great game. I'm really addicted to it. It's just frustrating that you need to buy in app purchases just to have a better gun. Anyways, like you said, they already gave me a burger, I shouldn't be expecting free desserts as well. hehe.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] antikryst:
wrote a full length Nexus 7 review. Should appear here soon enough.

http://www.thetechnoclast.com/

:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ran495:
hey guys,

how are your gnexes treating you so far? I'm loving my gnex and i love tinkering with it. ive installed so many apps on mine i cant even use them all. Though id like to highlight a few i think would make our gnexes even better.

1. Notifcation toggle.

-gives your phone the notification controls that carrier phones usually have. can be customized extensively

2. (facebook) contact sync and contact picture sync.

JB contacts offers high screen resolution pictures of contacts for calling and other stuff, so why not make full use of it without having to take a HD picture of each of your contacts? Tried a couple of apps to see which would do the better sync and i found this combination to be the best. (facebook) contact sync puts your fb contacts in with your normal contacts (w/ status updates) and contact picture sync gets their picture in HD. normally the first app would already get their fb photo but its pixelated. So i had to use the combination of the two apps. There are others out there that would do both but only these two gave me the ideal combination (best picture + syncing). if you guys know anything better please share.

3. phone locator pro

again, ive tested a couple and i found this one to be the most easy to use and complete. My friend just got his iphone stolen and i know this is vital to all us smartphone owners.

4. Volume+

Gives our galaxy nexus added music effects and boosts the volume when needed. I know there are some people who complain about it, and i dont really think its bad, but if you think so, this would help.

5. camera app

ummm actually here is where id like to ask feedback from you guys. ive also tested a couple (camera 360, camera effects, hdr camera) and none have really improved the shots i take. so far best has been the default, but i wish it could be better
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
Glad you're also loving your GNex. :highfive:

1. Notification toggle:

- I'm using power toggles. In my opinion, this is one of the best toggles app out there.

2.. Facebook Contact sync:

- I know Facebook contact sync is not working right now for Android. I just use HaxSync. It's paid but, it's the best out there. It downloads the picture profile of your facebook contact and stores it in your phone. The good thing about it is that if the profile picture of your FB friend is in HD, it will also download the HD version. So, if the profile pic of your FB friend is pixelated,then the HaxSync will also download a pixelated pic. Another great feature of the app is that it also downloads your FB friends' status update so that when you go to the People App, the status updates are there (like the Google + status updates) when you swipe right.

3. Phone Locator Pro

- I'm not using any right now. Thanks for the suggestion. :good:

4. Volume +

- I'm not using this app as well. If you like to flash custom ROMs, you can try MinCo ROM. It has an added feature (which you can download separately) to increase the volume of your phone's speaker.

5. Camera App

- This is the only bad thing about GNex. The camera is average at its best. I've tried a lot of camera app out there but, it doesn't do the job properly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Raisone:
hi guys!

i have a question for you, coz in four days i´m going to the philippines (i´m spanish)

Si... i was thinking on getting a prepaid sim card there for use in my GNex there, to keep contact with my familiy with Whatsapp, FB, etc...

So... what company do you recommend me? i was thinking in Globe prepaid... but... any suggestion and reasons?

i really only need the internet conection, not calls...

And other offtopic question, the Nexus 7 is not release yet in the philippines right?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prinzhernan:
Don't use Globe. I'm on globe and the Internet sucks. Something about upgrading the system. Pick Smart. They have better coverage and Internet.

Nexus 7 not officially out here yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Raisone:
Ok, thanks! I´ll look for smart then!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ngoralph:
widget city is already selling it :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prinzhernan:
Widget city is not official. If it doesn't have local factory warranty it's not considered official. Asus themselves said it will be out in a month or two.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swiftden:
I agree. Its been sucking hard lately. Im having weaker 3g signals now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
Hi guys,

To all the Filipino XDA members stay safe. :) And to those who wish to visit our country, not right now. We're having a really bad weather right now. A lot of streets are flooded.

Stay safe everyone. God bless.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
Yes stay safe everyone. I'm lucky we live in a high place but I'm seeing the news and so much is under water now. Stay safe everyone