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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] haydonxda:
No, and it's all to do with Samsung. I'm done with them for quite a while.

With the GS3 I don't expect to see manufacturer promised accessories unless the phone is a huge hit. And design mistakes like not being able to completely power the phone while running in the car dock made it an accessory not worth having.

Prior experience with the GS showed that they were unwilling to do anything about a serious hardware defect.

All in all I'm tired of being pooped on regardless of how cool their new device appears to be.

They wore me out. I'll wait to see what the new Google/Motorola relationship produces.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MS.:
No, most likely i'll stick with GNex as previously i've had very bad experience with SGS2 phones. Better i'll wait till next Nexus phone comes out. And lastly - my GNex still feels like new, i gotta use it a bit more :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wendellc:
probably not, but will definitely purchase a gs3 to play with. Anyways, normally give my phones to family and this Nexus will probably go to my sister.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droweed:
well you probably learned something by now.

coming from a, 1st droid>blade>sgs>sgn.. you should know by now that only the nexus line gets updates and more support from the community.. even the orig nexus successfully ran ics

I'm never ever gonna beg for updates from the manufacturer again
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
I like to know where you're getting your info as well. I'm with Rogers in Canada, and the LTE devices requires a LTE Sim card. Even the GSM/3G sim cards do not work on the LTE devices.

I would also like to know where you're getting the info on GSM devices not requiring a sim card. GSM devices requires a sim card. Eventually the 2G network will be phased out so I find it hard to believe that they would spend more money on a sim-free GSM network.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whosdaman:
Seriously 3 times? You can stop posting now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zerocool79346:
The burden of proof lies with you, not them. Stop being so defensive and either put up or shut up about it, that simple.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whosdaman:
Nevermind, I don't have to. You guys can't prove anything so neither do I. When it comes out and it doesn't have a sim card we'll see who was right. There has been massive speculation even since Project Leapfrog was originally rumored about that sprint would be switching to a sim less LTE network
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
I like to know where you're getting your info as well. I'm with Rogers in Canada, and the LTE devices requires a LTE Sim card. Even the GSM/3G sim cards do not work on the LTE devices.

I would also like to know where you're getting the info on GSM devices not requiring a sim card. GSM devices requires a sim card. Eventually the 2G network will be phased out so I find it hard to believe that they would spend more money on a sim-free GSM network.

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I like to know where you're getting your info as well. I'm with Rogers in Canada, and the LTE devices requires a LTE Sim card. Even the GSM/3G sim cards do not work on the LTE devices.

I would also like to know where you're getting the info on GSM devices not requiring a sim card. GSM devices requires a sim card. Eventually the 2G network will be phased out so I find it hard to believe that they would spend more money on a sim-free GSM network.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Actually yes you do, because you're the one that came up first stating that they're SIM-less LTE as a fact, and keep pushing it. So either you prove it or everyone can keep assuming they'll have SIMs lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
Sorry for posting my response 3 times. I'm having issues with IE. Moderators please feel free to delete my extra posts. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Think you posted like 7 times.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
I really am sorry. I kept getting an error message from this site. I hope the moderators will delete my extra posts.

Anyways back on topic. Sim cards are here to stay. They even talked about phasing out the regular sim card and replacing them with micro sims. Apple used them first, followed by Motorola, Nokia, Sony, and HTC.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
They definitely are. And its for that reason that even if Sprint has the ability to not use SIMs its in their best interest to follow the industry and use them.

Micro SIMs are effectively the same as Standard ("Mini") SIMs, just with less plastic around the chip. Its pretty much a necessity at this point to move to micro SIMs given the size of thickness of these devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whosdaman:
Single modems save battery life
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
I highly doubt manufacturer's will only cater to Sprint in making sim-less devices. Sprint is not big enough to make it worth their while.

It looks like a lot of manufacturer's are making their devices slimmer and wider. The micro sim makes sense. What I don't like is the lack of an external memory card slot and non removable battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whosdaman:
Does WiMax ring a bell?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
You made his point. Sprint got screwed with WiMax because manufacturers didn't want to make one-off chips and devices for them. They got less-efficient chips and a lower choice of devices. They chose the wrong standard for 4G from the start. Unfortunate, but that's how it happened. Asking manufacturers to special-make a device for your carrier is hard. Its just not a good idea for Sprint to do it again. They're going to a standard of LTE, they should make it easy on themselves.

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Unfortunately looks like we'll see more and more phones without removable memory. Just takes up more room to have a slot rather than just integrated memory. Apple has obviously been doing this for 5 years now, and no one complains too much :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
I can live with the internal memory but I can't live with a non removable battery. I don't think all manufacturer's will go that route. Also I think Samsung is coming out with micro sd cards with a brushed metal body. If that's true, then Samsung will continue to make devices with an external memory card slot. Who's Apple? :p

http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/samsung-extreme-speed-sd/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whosdaman:
What standard is that? Verizon is alone with CDMA LTE and they are hurting from it. Just look at how much poorly the galaxy Nexus was handled. Luckily for Verizon that had Motorola full commitment.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
I'm willing to deal with a non-removable battery if it means a substantial jump in battery size (see: RAZR MAXX).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
I would consider it. But then again, how many manufacturer's will do what Motorola did? I'm not impressed with what Sony and HTC is coming out with.

The Samsung S3 is rumored to have a 2250mAh battery, 8mm thick. I can live with that. But I think the battery is removable.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
No, he is right: Source

"Ready to deploy - LTE networks do not need a specific LTE USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) function."

However, it is unlikely that Sprint WON'T use USIM's because:

"Fully integrated into IP networks - The UICC, as per existing standards, has become an IP connected processor with its own IP layers and IP stack (USB IC). This means that it is ready for deployment in all IP networks such as LTE."

and furthermore:

"Compliant with all distribution models - The UICC’s portability encourages the widest possible distribution model for the wireless business – UICC built in, subsidized handsets, or even generic, non subsidized phones. Makes personalization easy - Carriers can use the UICC for plug and play personalization of the handset, both pre and post issuance on the field, offering a more tailored service for their subscribers. "

There is also no articles pointing towards Sprint using the "SIM-Less" LTE that you originally posted. It's HIGHLY unlikely they aren't using SIM's.

So for those of you wondering, the Sprint LTE Galaxy Nexus will probably use SIM technology.

EDIT: Oh ya, not to mention Sprint is deploying ClearWire LTE and not "metacom".
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Yeah theres no indication that others will do it. But it shows it can be done. The current size of batteries is laughably small.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whosdaman:
Thank you. Like I said we've had arguments on xda before and said quoted nearly the exact same thing as you just did. I just couldn't find it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
You still haven't proved to us that Sprint is using SIM-Less LTE.

Sprint is deploying Clearwire LTE, which isn't Metacom nor is it known to use the SIM-Less technology.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkmanx2g:
I do not see anything compelling yet to upgrade to a quadcore processor and new GPU. Everything I threw at on my HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus everything ran it smoothly. I am currently running peter alfonsos bugless beast and Francos amazing milestone 2 kernal. Right now it looks like the roms and kernals have optimized Galaxy Nexus ICS and I am so satisfied how the phone is running. Never had an android phone so buttery smooth it makes IOS users envy. We got the bigger screen, decent battery, sexy form factor. S3 will have to really blow me away to detach me from the galaxy nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crazyald:
How about inductive charging from two meters away?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Does it also scratch your ass with a laserbeam from space?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
How much is the charger for that? I know Samsung, it will cost a fortune.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whosdaman:
No... They are not deploying ClearWire LTE. I don't even know what that means. Sprint is rolling out their own LTE network. ClearWire hasn't even started rolling out theirs
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MattSkeet:
Well I'm due to contract renewal on 31 of may so if the rumors are correct and s3 will come June than I'll upgrade (got sim free nexus but on contract from previous phone. Just keep it cos contract deal is very good). If s3 going to be plastic free than I might consider :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whosdaman:
Supposedly ceramic which would be amazing? Even better than metal
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zetsumeikuro:
Inb4 s3 becomes overhyped and disappoints 90% of the people drooling over it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
Really?

""We should take comfort that not only have we identified additional funding, we've extended the relationship with Sprint, we've got a commitment to LTE [Long Term Evolution standard]," Clearwire Chief Executive Erik Prusch said in an interview."

SOURCE

Again dude. Stop failing.

Edit: "Sprint will pay $926 million for unlimited use of Clearwire's network through 2013" Even more. Seriously dude. You don't know your ****.

Edit 2: "As part of the new agreement, Sprint agreed to provide $350 million in prepayments for some use of Clearwire's new LTE network, provided it meets certain buildout deadlines."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stadsport:
If it comes to Verizon in a non-butchered form, I'd consider it. But honestly I probably won't replace my Nexus until a device with similar dev support and really good battery life comes out... hopefully that's the next Nexus device.

I mean, I like mine Gnex a lot, but there's nothing awesome about getting the same screen-on time as a 4 year old laptop.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GermanGuy:
Samsung needs to improve the Antenna in its smartphones before I consider another Samsung Phone. I'll wait for the reviews on the SG III. If the antenna is significantly improved, then that will be my next phone. Otherwise I will be looking at HTC or Motorola.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Just read an article that mentioned samsung used it's own telecom chip and will continue to do so in GS3 and more upcoming mobile phone. Personally I am happy with the reception of the nexus. The dropped connections are bothersome.

Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zerocool79346:
Just quit. You've been proven to not have a clue what you're talking about as far as Sprint is concerned, it's time to admit it and just move on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
This is an interesting article that I just read. Not sure if you read it or not. I do have a number of free apps. I wonder if I bought some of them, it would make a difference in battery life. Those ads are annoying. Maybe it's time I pony up and buy some apps! :p

http://www.gsmarena.com/ads_within_android_apps_found_to_consume_75_of_the_apps_power-news-3993.php
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whosdaman:
Edit: Don't care.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shaldy:
I'll probably stick to nexus series now, i feel like i can rock my GN for 1.5 year.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NIK516:
Rumors suggest the galaxy s 3 will have wireless charging up to 1-2 meters does this sway some people towards the gs3 ?

Also the exynos 4412 has almost been confirmed 1.5 ghz and same battery drain with 35%-50% performance improvement?

Swaying ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I will probably do the same. And as long as there will be updates I will keep it.

I was using a SGS1 for the past 1.5 years and I was very disappointed by Samsungs way of releasing updates (like some people already had 2.3.6 in UK but there's still only 2.3.3 released in Germany -.-)

That's the reason why I won't buy a SGS3, and of course because of touchwiz ^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joe767:
I'm probably going the stick with my GN, Unless there is a dual launcher. I'm not a fan of the Samsung touchwiz with the IOS wannabe fonts....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] juliano_q:
I would not do it. I owned a GS1 and traded for a Nexus S and just changed it for a GNexus. I was never tempted to buy a GS2 because I love to have pure Android and updates. When Google release Android 5 you will be stuck for months with "ICS" (very modified) in your GS3 and we will have the clean update on our GNexus.

After owning a Samsung Galaxy, GS1, Nexus S and now GNexus I say that Android to me is all about Nexus. I will probably not buy a non Nexus Android phone again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MarcMaiden:
This biggest thing I use my phone for are google services.

Google services work best on google phones. My recent favorite being Google Wallet.

Also, I do not think the states will see the SGSIII for a long while.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
No. Quad-cores are use less.

Also, the inductive charging will only work if you buy the charger too, which you know, won't be cheap. Its Samsung, the ones who are charging $100 for a pin-dock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] haydonxda:
Of course, that's if you ever see the accessory. After promising the uber cool wireless charging at launch Samsung will wait months and months before deciding whether or not they'll produce accessories based on some internal sales target. Then they'll produce it.

Or... it'll just mysteriously disappear from their website.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] miketoasty:
First off the wireless charging does seem very cool, but, it's not worth a non Nexus phone and another $600.

New processor? My phone is fast enough, thanks. Do they also add in how much touchwiz will slow it down? So a 35 - 50% increase but in reality only a 5 - 20% increase after they puke touchwiz all over it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lilirose:
No way will I swap my Gnex for a GS3. I'm fairly happy with the Gnex but all of my minor complaints from my last two Samsung phones have been hardware related, so unless Samsung brings out a phone that has no bezel, can be safely wadded up in a ball and put in your pocket, and automagically charges itself OTA via the nearest mains plug, I'm buying another brand next time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aridon:
One nice thing about the GS3 is there will be just as much development as the Nexus if not more and on top of that you add touch wiz and AOSP roms together instead of only having AOSP. Choice is nice.

In addition to the better hardware. Its going to be a flagship device, much more so than the Nexus line up which has been taking a back seat more and more with every revision.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Samsung's plan is to launch it worldwide closer together. Launching it closer to the announcement also.

We're not going to see another international version in April, then US version in September. Their plan is to do them both at once.

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As covered in the specific thread about it. AdFree isn't saving you the battery life. It just hides them from displaying. They still fetch and load, then just get blocked from display.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
It all depends on how beautiful that screen and design is. I am very happy with my GNex but when I saw the specs leak on the GS3 I have to say I was blown away.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NIK516:
I personally be live that gs3 will have the same nexus screen in relation the Res and inch. So development should be easier . Also it is easier for devs to remove touchwiz then add touchwiz ( and yes some people do like touchwiz ) .

I feel gs3 will be a galaxy nexus on roids , also once you remove touchwiz and add the Google apps it will just be a nexus phone but with more power to play with or under volt for longer battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nodstuff:
Wireless charging is such a gimmick.

What's so hard about plugging a phone in? Wireless charging is so inefficient and the rumoured 1-2m range sounds too good to be true.

Anyway, my AC cable is over a metre, I can live with that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ArmanUV:
not really. adfree works by redirecting the dns name of ad servers to localhost (127.0.0.1).

The app queries the ad server, the domain name resolves to 127.0.0.1 and since there is no web server running on localhost it will return nothing. It's certainly not as efficient as not querying the server at all (especially if the app keeps trying) but still way better than no ad blocking.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] OniV2:
No. I had a Samsung Galaxy S II for two weeks, purchasing it over the Galaxy Nexus due to the hype about its superiority over the Nexus in the hardware department. The Galaxy S II's software limitations outweighed how good the hardware may have been.

Touchwiz's added functionality was good, I'll give you that. As was the radios/modems provided by Samsung. What I didn't agree with was how big everything is (it was like dealing with the iPhone 2G's interface) on any ROM, how thin and flimsy the chassis is and the fact that the 'superior' specs only really show in a benchmark test was a disappointment. When it comes to real life application, the Galaxy S II was no better than any other smartphone device, it just gets a lot hotter and takes pictures at a much higher resolution (yet still compressed to JPG) than anyone cares to use on a social networking website. Plus, if Angry Birds plays well on a low end device, it'll play the same on any device with higher specs.

I see no reason to purchase the Galaxy S III after my experience with the Galaxy S II. The Galaxy S line made sense when it was the Galaxy S.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Of course not. What's the point? It'll be on touchwiz and development is not quite there. Galaxy nexus development is looking nice so why start from scratch again?

Besides when nexus 4 comes later this year and if it's made by samsung then it'll simply be a improved version of galaxy S3 on stock Android.

And galaxy nexus will be the second phone to receive the new android update after nexus 4.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
I will be eligible for a full upgrade in August, but I'm not sure if I'll ever get another phone with OEM overlays (TW, Sense, etc.) and carrier bloatware. Prior to getting the GNex, I had a Vibrant, a MT4G, and a Sensation, all within an 18 month period. I know that my opinion may not be shared by other users, but I felt that the Vibrant was a buggy piece of garbage with a gaping hardware flaw (GPS). The MT4G was a good phone, but a bit too spartan for my tastes. The Sensation was a pretty good device, but, in order to help finance the GNex, it had to go.

Where am I going with all this? It appears that the GNex has finally helped curb my desire for the latest and greatest smartphone. Sure, it has its shortcomings. However, it's the best overall package available today. I think I'll wait until the next Nexus before I consider upgrading.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] masully84:
Nope
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kcharng:
Coming from original Galaxy s to Google nexus. I would never again go back to Samsung galaxy line.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zolah:
Agreed. I have come from a Galaxy s i9000 and i would never go back to touchwiz.

Unless you have mega bucks to be buying a new phone every six months just be happy with what you have got.

You cant keep up with technology... If you always wait for a newer and better phone to come out to buy you will never buy a new phone.

I got the latest and greatest at the time and ill be happy with this for the next 18 months... And im still running 100% stock. I flashed about 1,000,000 things onto my galaxy nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
that's interesting that you say 4.0.4 is out... because its not officially out. the only one that is officially out is 4.0.3 and you have to compile it from source.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cosimoss:
For the sake of being able to show off the latest hardware to a few geeks, no and I don’t want any muck added by Samsung. The GN will easily keep me going until the next one comes out or my contract expires.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crachel:
:D:D:D

At the time of this post, the Galaxy S II is still officially on Gingerbread. So not being on the most bleeding edge incremental update is enough for you to jump ship to a device family with a history of being many months behind the major Android iterations? That's not even to mention TouchWiz and a lack of kernel sources.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dario3040:
Just keep your excitement up, it will backfire sooner or later.

Too much hype ruins the phone for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
A gs what?

Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
No, I bought my GN so I wouldn't have to deal with Samsung based ROMs any longer and have AOSP from day one. I will however be buying the next GN on day one, I've found that buying phones on the day of release, and upgrading it to the next version in a similar way, is the best method to stay ahead of the trolls.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
The GSIII and the Galaxy Note are both tempting. I should try a prepaid route but I just hopped on Verizon in December for the Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yakalid:
I'll wait for SGIII specs to be revealed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wonshikee:
Well if ICS TouchWiz is anything like the version coming out for GS2, you'll be hating the software till custom ROMs come out for it. Basically looks like the GB version.

Also I am pretty disappointed in the Nexus line's updates - or lack there of. I was sold on the frequent updates, of which I have not received it. I'm also running a custom ROM because stock ICS just plain lacks customization, so all in all I'm definitely not sold on the whole "pure" bull****. I will no longer give extra weight when deciding on a phone just because it's a Google phone.

I'm planning on getting the Note II personally, assuming the specs are what I'm hoping for (SAMOLED+ HD, 1ms delay S Pen)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vapotrini:
Don't see myself selling my Nexus for a while, I plan to keep it indefinitely. With that said though, if the SGS3 is all it's cracked up to be, it'll definitely be joining the stable.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Simer03:
probably not gonna pay for a phone that will do nothing different than the Nexus....but who knows...if a stable stock ICS rom gets on there, i might change my mind!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] innov8ion:
Are you serious? The difference between 4.0.1 and 4.0.4 is negligible. Substantial updates now come out yearly. With that said, I'm running 4.0.3 via CM9 nightlies.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Simer03:
I heard Google is skipping 4.0.4 anyway for 4.0.5

Sent from my Nexus Prime