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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] madralino:
It's my first smartphone. I've just got from Amazon two weeks ago too. I'm a newbie and I am learning android
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dw9906:
Yes they work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SteveAwesome:
This is my first android device. I can say that I love my iPhone 4s. I ordered the GNEX through the Google play store because I wanted an OS that would be updated like the iOS updates. I've been watching android devices get left behind because carriers, with phone manufactures, take there time updating. That's the reason I chose GNEX unlocked GSM. So far I've kept it stock because its new to me and I'm getting used to the OS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I have been rooting for years, and honestly this phone is great stock (the gsm Google Play one). Alot of the roms look great though. Regardless i am going to keep my tab 2 and nexus unrooted for a good while.

sent from my galaxy tab 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xalucardx:
I bought mine (Verizon model) yesterday with the extended battery and I'm very happy with it, running BAMF and franco kernel battery live is amazing, the only thing that bothers me a bit is the pen-tile matrix but I can live with it, coming from a crappie Evo 3D

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zuberio:
Hi All,

Welcome to the community.

Just a quick PSA for those that haven't figured it out on their own yet. I recommend that you unlock your bootloader as soon as you get your phone. Even if you don't want to do a custom ROM or even root your phone right away.

Reason: If/When you do decide to root/ROM your phone, you will need to unlock your bootloader. Most phones will do a factory/data reset when you unlock your bootloader; read: you will loose all your app data.

Caveat: People who got their phone from the Google Play store *may* not be forced into a data/factory reset when unlocking their bootloader.

If You're a Better Person: If/When the time comes that you do want to root/ROM your phone and you haven't unlocked your bootloader - there *may* exist an exploit at that time that allows you to root your phone even with a locked bootloader. (You need root in order to properly backup your apps and data prior to installing a new ROM and restoring said apps + data)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shiznit14:
Former original droid, droid incredible, and rezound user here.. mine is coming tomorrow. I may be jumping on the bus a bit late but I am super excited to have AOSP Roms again .. I have not been this excited since I first started throwing Roms on the OG droid
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Andro X:
I had a Rezound too. I just got my GNex this past week and I love it.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Big up for the Rezound! It was a great device. Camera, screen and development were all awesome. Love my Google Gnex though. Got sick of not being on an OS that came out around 7 months ago and dislike Verizon and contracts.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] googlex3:
but i think the screen of one x is far better,though i don't have one.gnex'screen doesn't come to my satisfication.if i had another choice,maybe i prefer one x.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msucoleman:
Got mine last week (Verizon). Love stock so far, but not seeing good battery life. Just 2 hours and already down to 75%. Camera is better then my DX, but still not great. I love the phone though. I ran ICS on my DX so I knew pretty much what I was going to be using as in ICS.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to root it, etc. I can't stand all the adds and want to block them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Big Cam:
I'm excited hearing all these happy new Galaxy Nexus people, I really want one but I'm worried about the image retention issue on these pentile screens.

Is anyone experiencing this issue? There is another thread in the Q and A section and it seems like everyone has this issue.

Are you guys all issue free?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sarni84:
Ernel

Dude I got my gnex from the play store a few weeks ago and couldn't be happier. I love this phone man and coming from the latest devices this phone kicks ass. The screen had a slight purple hue at low brightness. But I don't keep my phone on auto or low I keep it at full blast. And with morfics new kernel I fixed it with color adjustment. Lowering the red and making the blue more pronounced. Basically Samsung derped on screen calibration but it def is very fixable and easily. Other then that it is super fast running aokp and morfics kernel= greasery buttery goodness. It is super smooth and the camera actually is really not that bad. Especially with all the effects
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HyperM3:
I had a HOX for two weeks and had nothing but issues with it working correctly. Returned it Friday night and promptly came home and ordered the GN from Google Play store(should arrive tomorrow they said).

Ive been using a Skyrocket for the past 3 months from when I broke my Atrix. Before that I had been using the Nexus 1 which I still have in mint condition and original boxes(hopefully worth something someday).

I look forward to being in control of my phone again instead of my carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dadoc04:
just got it and flashed cm9 with that franco kernel... so BAWSE!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gfropr:
If the shoe fits wear it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Yea I notice the image issue a little on grey colors. No big deal so far. This screen is a lot crisper than the pentile on my bionic was or girls razr. Nothing beats my Rezounds screen though. Overall I really like this GSM Nexus though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
For screen burn issue just rotate your screen once in a while, or web browse and make it total full screen. Exercise those unused pixels. Honestly though even if you don't do this, you won't notice or barely have the issue. This latest generation of amoled screens from Samsung seems to not suffer burn in as much compared to their previous generation amoleds.

Anyway I recently played with a one x and thought I'd be blown away more by sharp pixel text. It didn't seem so much sharper than the nexus honestly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chancy319:
Welcome!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Danwms:
My SGS2 died on me so I have just ordered one of these now.

Can not wait for it to arrive.

I was using CM9 on the SGS2 cause I could not stand touch wiz, do I still need ot bother with this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jokerzx12:
I just for my Gnex from Amazon a few days ago (coming from an EVO 4G) and I'm extremely excited with the stock OS. I plan on sticking with stock for a few months before rooting! This phone is absolutely amazing and I wanted to get a phone that I knew will continue to get future OS updates relatively quick.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ferparedes:
Got mine last night and within 2 hours I'd already installed SlimICS (custom ROM), and had all my apps installed (Titanium backup, restoring ONLY apps, not data).

Awesome phone! Faster (way faster) than the iPhone 4S my company gave me, better screen (if you *really* look hard enough you can see that the retina does have a wee bit crisper text display but in RL it's not noticeable at all).

I already thought my SGS was better than the iPhone 4S (except the camera) if only because of Android itself. Now, more than ever, I'm convinced Android is the clear winner in mobile OS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smuuv:
Exactly, I feel the same way about the NS4G and and about my Galaxy Nexus vs my work provided iPhone 4S. The iPhone is nice but I love Android and the Nexus line better.

Thank you, now I don't feel crazy :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Niche:
After pondering to get the HTC One X, Im happy that I decided to get the nexus. Bought it Monsay at 10pm, arrived today woth normal shipping. Very nice phone, so much to try out.... Wow what a screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] quierotacobell:
Just got mine this morning, loving it so far. First Samsung phone also, came from a sensation and it feels great in the hands.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rojamama:
Galaxy Nexus - Stunning Phone

Hi All,

I got my Galaxy Nexus from Singapore and really loving it.

After doing lots of research, finally i chose Galaxy Nexus Over HTC One X and Galaxy S3.

I am very happy with my Galaxy Nexus.

My previous phone is Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 with CM 7.2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Danwms:
Just taken delivery of mine now.

The one thing im missing from CM9 are the toggles for wifi etc in the notification bar.

Can this be added with a custom launcher?

What is the best launcher for ICS currently?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SefEXE:
I use "Notification Toggle" from the Play Store. Works pretty well for me.

I think the two big dogs out there are Apex Launcher and Nova Launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Roll3r:
Just got here from an Evo 3D. Feel kinda dirty - hadnt even told that forum I was considering leaving. I was really close to getting the Evo LTE, but realized all I've ever done is look for the perfect AOSP ROM, and there's always *something* that doesn't work. So I ended up with a Nexus and love it do far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nalij:
I have had an eligible upgrade from VzW for over 14 months. I just kept flashing my original HTC Incredible (I have been running ICS on it for months now, thanks to our great devs at Xda) and was perfectly content to continue to do so.

I had watched in great anticipation for the G.Nexus to drop but couldn't afford the launch price.

Extremely happy to say that I ordered a brand new G.Nexus on Mon for $169 from Big Red, I have been traveling all week and the anticipation and knowledge that this shiny new device is just sitting at home waiting to be rooted, rom'd and dexoded is killing me.

And the fact that the new radios (4.04) are being OTA'd, is even more exciting.

It was a big toss up for me between the G.Nexus and the Razr Maxx but I wanted to get a pure breed straight outta the gate, plus the differences in the screens was huge - with the G.Nexus looking extremely bright and vibrant compared to a duller Razr Maxx.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmegalodon:
Same here, except coming from the original Evo. AOSP all the way, so as bad as I was feeling about bailing on the new Evo ... yeah. LOL

Loving it. :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M0D1441:
Got my self a Galaxy Nexus, I'm a developer over from the Skyrocket forums, and i'm loving the phone as well :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scottspa74:
Are you saying all the AOSP ROMs for rezound have broken stuff? I ask cuz I got an Evo LTE that should be here tomorrow, but my only intention is to put AOSP on it (I hate sense). Were devs unable to make AOSP functional on newer HTC devices (besides beats audio, of course, and other gimmicky crap. I mean real functionality)

Thanks

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shiznit14:
As of right now 6 months after release the Rezound still does not have a functional ASOP rom. From what I can tell it is very difficult to get the RIL to work on LTE devices, they have to be coded from scratch unlike GSM devices. So the ASOP roms for the rezound cannot make calls, send texts, or have working data to this point.

That is the only reason I switched over and I am completely content with the GNEX.

Hope that helped.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nickel Dime Bay:
Will have a white GNex on Sunday :) this HOX is going back
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Danwms:
Im loving it so far.

The only thing I am missing are the wifi toggles etc in the pull down status bar.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phatmanxxl:
Flash a rom on that bad boy what are you waiting for? :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Danwms:
I was regularly updating CM9 on my old SGS2 but im not clued up on how you unlock and put CWM etc etc on this yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] robs898:
I had an iphone, iphone 3g and iphone 4. I bought my GNex 6 months ago and love the switch to android. At first the UI was alien but spend some time on xda and you'll learn everything about it!

Also if you love tinkering with your gadgets you'll love the ability to flash custom roms and kernels to make the GNex and incredible phone.

Enjoy!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
Hey, guys! I'm graduating high school today and was wondering if selling my galaxy tab 10.1 would be worth it to buy a white galaxy nexus? I really love the pure Android experience and especially the $420 price tag for the white version, shipped and sold by Amazon. What do you guys think, would you do it and why?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droweed:
like seriously there is no mistake in buying a nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I don't know much about the other Nexi, but I would probably buy the Nexus straight from Google, that way you know it's official and will get updates and fixes directly from Google no matter what. I am not saying the Amazon one won't, but who really knows.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BS_sage:
I came from Nexus One also and grew to like that color notification.

And I was very happy to see gNex has the color notification light also.

I didn't care about the trackball. I thought it was originally there just to make Blackberry users comfortable with the transition.

I'm surprised more phones don't have the color notification.

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No hesitation. Go for it. Especially if you like the pure Android experience.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HyperM3:
Finally my Gnex arrived on Wednesday. Immediately put on AOKP/Franco combo. Spent the entire day(at work) yesterday setting everything up. I love this phone! Its even easier to use with one hand than the HOX I had was. The GSM version is wicked slim next to the LTE version too, so sexy.

I know this is a lie, but for the first time in a long time I could see myself being happy with a phone for quite a while.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] miketoasty:
Funny thing is, I said this when I got the GNexus in December and still haven't changed my mind. Longest I have owned a phone and not even looked at other phones. Can't go wrong with any version of the GNexus!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
This would be her (white nexus): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edMqFMOfJwo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Only thing is that it's "yakjuxw" which means it's updated by sammy. I can change that, correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] furius:
I was also surprised in finding colored light notifications on the GNex! I'm not sure if you can customize different colors for each app notification, I'll investigate in the next days...

Anyway, after few usage days I can't be more happy with my new phone! It's a beast!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phatmanxxl:
Go SMS you can set a custom color for text notifications. I have mine set at yellow. Then "Galaxy Nexus LED" for other things.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I am not sure if you could change that. I am sure certain things are possible with root. You could run Roms probably with the most up to date software. Someone will have to chime in on that one.

But let me tell you though, I wouldn't rely on Samsung for updates. Samsung is one of the worst in the business for timely updates. I know from experience. Things could be different now but I would rather rely on updates straight from Google myself.

Btw, I wish Google sold the Nexus in white. I prefer white phones myself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
Thanks for the info, I found that it is possible to switch to "yakju" - Google updates - from other variants. I'll hopefully be ordering it from Amazon (they're the sellers) and report back when I receive it, with details.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Thats good to know that it can be switched. Good luck. Can't go wrong with a GSM Nexus!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phositadc:
Dudes, the app named light flow let's you customize the led notification color, speed, and duration for almost every imaginable notification. I highly recommend it for you led-notification lovers!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TAWoody:
It's nice isn't it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skinien:
Just got mine off eBay. Upgraded from a thunderbolt. The nexus is awesome. No complaints here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nickel Dime Bay:
Are you ordering it from that warehouse store on Amazon? They have it priced less than the titanium one, i wonder why? I was thinking of buying from them too because its so cheap
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
EDIT: There's also this weird speaker issue, it clicks when making selections or when the phone vibrates.

I ordered it directly from Amazon ($419.99)

It had no seal on it and the screen has a blotch in low brightness.

I requested an exchange, now am patiently awaiting.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Big Cam:
So even though I was worried about the screen issues like image retention and all the other crap, I bit the bullet and won an ebay auction today.

My GNexus shipped today, I can't wait. I'm giddy and can't wait for it to show up.:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
Make sure to report back :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] upstandingcitizen:
<3

I love seeing the good side of nex ownership.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mjs2011:
Have any of you purchased new from Amazon instead of the Play Store? What were your experiences?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
Yup, look at my previous posts.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mjs2011:
Thanks! Unfortunate that you're already exchanging it. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
They have an excellent exchange policy so if the next few don't turn out I'll go to Google :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nickel Dime Bay:
Yea i see that, did you see the other seller who has the white ones for 411.00? Not bad for a white Gnex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
Its worth the extra few bucks to get Amazons great service.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nickel Dime Bay:
What was your total? if you don't mind me asking
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
About $459 but that's with an incipio feather case for $16 and $20 Saturday shipping.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phatmanxxl:
Funny thing, I ordered my Nexus from Amazon sitting at a waffle house on my Epic Touch.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzcar:
I am consider new to Nexus phone too! Exchange my HTC Sensation XE with my brother for its larger screen. I have been trying custom rom on Sensation XE almost every other day to find CM9 becasue Sense sucks! On Nexus is basically it! Awesome great battery life and is pretty! I am on Codename and I love it!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Big Cam:
OMG, this phone is tits!

I got my "NEW" Nexus off ebay, I'm happy to say the seller was legit and the phone really was new and inactivated. I'm going to baby my screen to avoid the image retention thing which was my biggest concern.

Otherwise the screen is brilliant and ISC is just brilliant.

I love this phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Swoyan:
I too am a fairly new nexus owner (2 weeks). Loving it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
No purple tint/grain in low brightness?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nickel Dime Bay:
Just got my white gnex from Amazon and mine also didnt have a seal on it, should i get an exchange? How was your new one? Also has a super purple screen on low brightness lol

Just asked for an exhange, should be here Friday
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theROMinator:
I believe the seal is removed for placing the US adapter. My replacement doesn't have bad grain/purple tint. Maybe a tiny amount but not enough to send me through the roof lol. Good luck with your second one!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FabricioGS:
I must say I'm a little dissapointed :o

I'm coming from a Samsung Galaxy SII wich was the best Android phone I had so far and I'm using CM9 on both devices (same build day even).

First, the colors on Nexus seems a little bit "washed", not as good as the GSII. Also the black seems really black on GSII :confused: Second, the general performance on the Nexus is a little bit worst, even with the Nexus oc'ed to 1344MHz and the GSII

underclocked

to 1000MHz :eek:

I'm still keeping the Nexus over the GSII (that I'll sell), but I'd like to understand why people say the screen of the Nexus is better if the colors are just worst. Also why it doesn't perform as good as the GSII, would it be because the biggest screen resolution?

Please note that I'm not using any benchmarks, just my personal experience with both devices (and for me it's more important than any bench).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nickel Dime Bay:
Hope i get a good one!

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I agree with the colors being really washed, compared to my One X. I still really like the phone, the development alone is good enough for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FabricioGS:
Yeah, that's why I bought the Nexus in 1st place and also why I'm keeping :D Depend on Samsung or any other manufacturer to have a limited and ugly Android OS after 6+ months is just unacceptable.

Besides this phone really feels like a real modern smart phone in the palm of your hand, it's really beautiful, not like a '4" squared tablet' (the GSII).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jokerzx12:
Thanks to Amazon, Sprint & Google, I paid $8.50 for my new Gnex on an upgrade. Damn proud!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FabricioGS:
I paid $399 from Play Store but still was more than half the price I would pay here in Brazil ^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Big Cam:
It might be slightly grey, maybe. I'm honestly not sure. If it is it's even across the screen so it's not really noticeable. Plus I barely ever have it that dim.

I'm doing myself a favor and NOT checking that other thread with all the bad images. Since my phone looks good to me, I'm not going to compare it and look for a reason to hate it.

I freakin love this phone. 100 times better than my crappy Revolution.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mcimo88:
Hello everyone. I am coming from an HTC Thunderbolt, and so far I absolutely love my new phone. Luckily I was able to keep my grandfathered unlimited data plan on Verizon.

My Thunderbolt truly served me well, and the reason it worked so well (and lasted so long) was the same reason I know the Nexus will last me a long time: excellent support from the development community.

I can say that virtually every aspect of this phone is an improvement over the Thunderbolt. Great battery life, a fantastic and beautiful display, a light weight and thin profile, an ultra responsive operating system, and of course the fact that it is a Nexus. I am really looking forward to my time with this phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tailsthecat3:
I had my galaxy nexus lte for about two weeks. I could not get it to sleep, it would be awake while the screen was off, constantly yielding horrible battery life. I couldn't figure it out for the life of me and returned it.

I'm not adverse to buying another one but...I would need it to sleep when I turn the screen off. That and the old CPU/gpu combo really irk me compared to my galaxy s 2 that I had before and after. I've got a few hours to think about it still, buying something today. I do love stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wis1:
I am absolutely happy so far. Have been using my device for 9 months now, and the only thing that I would change would the screen, and get an sAMOLED+ version if it would be possible. Not that the pentile matrix would make any problems, but in some situations the matrix is visible.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajohnson81:
Just got my Nexus this afternoon and am blown away. Rooted and running custom rom within an hour thanks to all the knowledge here. So far a pleasure glad to see all the users here!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dylyxcore:
Coming from the G2X, I am very happy I made the transition. The only complaint I have is the screen like everyone else... grainy and purple tint at low brightness, but it's better than my first one which had dead pixels on arrival. Google FTW
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] juliano_q:
Just install the Notification Toggle app, it works perfect and is very customizable. No need to install a custom rom for this.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle&feature=nav_result

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I have both the Nexus and GSII at home and I like much more the GNexus screen. IMO the colors of the GSII are too much ove-saturated.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] codyg1985:
I just bought a Galaxy Nexus off of eBay for $370. After reading this thread I am a bit worried but I hope that there are no defects.

I noticed that that seller just increased the price from $370 to $420. Got it in the nick of time! :D