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[Nexus 6  General] stevessvt:
Wham-O should partner with Verizon, because of all the hoops they make you jump through, the Hula Hoop would be flying off the shelves.
[Nexus 6  General] leebsammy:
I like saying Wham-O out loud. :good:
[Nexus 6  General] kidhudi:
LOL verizon just updated their site and added the samsung galaxy s6 and the htc one m9 to the splash banner thing (as coming soon). not 1 single mention of the nexus 6

why does VZW hate the nexus so much
[Nexus 6  General] oldblue910:
Because it won't be a big seller and they know it. Nexus isn't a demand item. It's a brand that no one knows or cares about outside of people who read tech websites. That's why.
[Nexus 6  General] HD_Dude:
The Delay May Be Beneficial

I was really looking forward to buying the Verizon version of the Nexus 6....and if it had been released last week, on the 26th, I would have one right now.

But...now I'm not so sure.

In the days since the delay, I read some other threads on XDA Developers - and the one called 'The Nexus 6 Drop Thread' leads me to believe this phone is about as durable as a crystal wine glass. According to the posters, it doesn't take anything at all to shatter the screen.

I need a strong phone. At least something as strong as my Note 2, which is a battleship. I drop it, sit on it, let it roll around in the car, and it's a tank. Zero damage. Perfect after 2 years of hard use..

I'll keep reading up on the Nexus 6's durability - as my title suggests, the extra time in its release may be beneficial, at least to those of us who don't want to carry a Faberge egg in our jeans pocket.

Have you folks who have had one for months had the same concerns? Or is that other thread off track, exaggerated and incorrect?
[Nexus 6  General] akellar:
No issues here but I also don't treat my $700 device like a toddler's toy as you describe you do yours.
[Nexus 6  General] oldblue910:
Ouch. Tough, but fair.
[Nexus 6  General] HD_Dude:
It's a phone.

All of today's phones are disposable. No one keeps them very long.

Some manufacturers make 'em robust, some don't.

Some consumers keep 'em in a red velvet pouch, some don't.

I don't.

It's a phone.
[Nexus 6  General] PhilDX:
I think you should buy a nice touchwiz device instead :)
[Nexus 6  General] HD_Dude:
Excellent!

Or, maybe I'll get a little bitty satin kitten bed...and carefully tuck in the Nexus 6 at night, blow it a kiss, and dream about it all night long!

Oh wait...

It's a phone.
[Nexus 6  General] PhilDX:
keep in mind that this is a drop thread, so posts in here are gonna be a little skewed towards folks who have dropped their phone and smashed the screen. whether or not it happens more often with this phone is up for debate, but it can happen with any phone.

if you're really worried about the screen, just get insurance through VZW when you buy it, that will simplify replacement (if you forget to tuck it into bed at night).

edit: ok, this isn't the drop thread, but I saw your similar post in the drop thread...
[Nexus 6  General] Novakingwai:
Or you could get an otterbox type case and really protect it.

And it's not safe to say it's a "phone" any more. It can do so much more. You really should protect your investment.
[Nexus 6  General] madmuthertrucker:
It is thinner & lighter than the Note 2. It feels more fragile. Case, insurance, tempered glass screen protector, caution, & satin kitty bed. If you like rooting & romming there is no substitute.
[Nexus 6  General] zetsumeikuro:
Sounds like you dont' care about what happens to your devices. So if it breaks get another??? Cause it's a phone!
[Nexus 6  General] akellar:
This is simply not true. Galaxy Nexus was fully unlockable with same software as the rest plus Verizon network extras that aren't needed on this device. It will be no different than the other carrier devices. Think ATTs version.
[Nexus 6  General] zetsumeikuro:
Don't forget the Verizon tramp stamp bro. I'm sure it'll be engraved in the back! That's why it's taking them so long to release :D.
[Nexus 6  General] akellar:
As I said, similar to ATTs version. If a logo on the device really bothers you that much buy it from moto.
[Nexus 6  General] zetsumeikuro:
Already got mine from the GPS :D. Hopefully the pour souls that have to get it from VZW won't have to wait much longer :good:.
[Nexus 6  General] slapshot30:
Went into a Verizon store to exchange phones with a guy. Got to talking with a sales associate and she confirmed the upcoming Note Edge release. I then asked about the Nexus and she said it will not be coming to Verizon with a very reassuring tone. Now, I personally don't think these reps/sales people have any idea if it's coming or not, but I thought it was interesting how she acted so sure of it not coming. Just food for thought, hope it comes eventually though!
[Nexus 6  General] lordgodgeneral:
Seeing as there has been no official announcement to this point, I'm betting Verizon will never get the N6. My bets are in that they totally skip the N6 and instead announce their Droid Turbo+ or whatever the Droid phablet that's been talked about/leaked will be called. This way they have a Moto phablet available, but totally locked down and under their control.

Even with the whole Galaxy Nexus debacle, Verizon announced right away they would carry it, it was when it became available that kept getting pushed back several months after it was released on the other carriers. I've already resigned myself to the fact that I'll probably never see VoLTE on this phone unless developers here can get it ported from another Verizon phone.
[Nexus 6  General] 92slammer:
note 4 edge is tomorrow....no word on nexus 6 yet. At the store level they dont find out what is coming until 2 days before hand....they are more clueless than we are.
[Nexus 6  General] dansan382:
jokes on you guys, its actually 2/26/2016
[Nexus 6  General] TiltedAz:
I could understand verizon shying away if Motorola couldn't guarantee enough units by a certain deadline. Odd how limited Nexus 6 supply is with the release date being 2 months ago.
[Nexus 6  General] nbdysreal:
Was on the phone with Google Tech earlier about an issue. Asked if they heard anything about a verizon release for the n6 BC I'd like VOlte. He said he can't release an official statement but its highly unlikely for vz to get the phone. Yes, I'm aware he's a phone tech and works for google, not Verizon. I honestly don't care as I got mine from moto, just sharing what I heard! Good luck fellow Verizians.
[Nexus 6  General] CaliCL9:
I just went to tmobile and bought the nexus 6 in store.. called around to every tmobile in my area (san diego) and found one store that had it in stock. They recieved a few a couple days ago. I popped my micro sim in and worked flawlessly :good:
[Nexus 6  General] BitNotFound:
I work at a Best Buy and the Verizon representative and I are pretty good friends. I asked him when the Nexus 6 was coming out for verizon and he said February 26 and showed me his memo. I wasn't allowed to take a picture of it, but I saw for myself it is coming on Feb. 26th. :p
[Nexus 6  General] zetsumeikuro:
Fixed it for you buddy :highfive:.
[Nexus 6  General] BitNotFound:
I have hope it isn't that late. Not much confidence, but hope nonetheless!
[Nexus 6  General] zetsumeikuro:
Lol I'm just kidding! I hope that it is the 2/26/15 for you guys!
[Nexus 6  General] About20ninj45:
SO dig this

I work for a LARGE company and i was just notified by our purchasing and accounts department that they received an email from verizon, stating that the line ending in XXXX was not using a verizon branded phone. ( Had an Iphone, it broke so i took the sim and put it in my nexus and was good to go) so we gave them a call about our corporate account. She and verizon told me I couldnt do that and it altered all the lines attached to that account from business to personal and she could not change it back. I told her and the verizon guy thats bs because i have been using this phone since it came out on verizon. Again, he informed me and her that its not "supported". So she asked what our options were. He said that I can use my phone now, and wait until February to add the device meid or imei number because verizon will release thier version of the nexus 6 and if that doesnt work, they will swap out my device for a verizon branded device which will be released at the end of feb. I asked if the the verizon branded one had a locked bootloader and the rep responded that yes it will, so i said hell no, im not swapping a fully unlocked phone for a verizon bloated one... So im using this nexus 6 untill feb to find out and if it doesnt work, my work wants me to stop using this phone and use and old galaxy s4 provided by them.......YUCK!

( sorry for the missed punctuation and grammar, but i typed this fast and had to get this info out quick before i forgot it because this happened not even 0 mins ago!)
[Nexus 6  General] akellar:
All Nexus devices have a locked bootloader. That doesn't mean it's not unlockable.
[Nexus 6  General] About20ninj45:
We dont know if we can unlock verizon branded nexus 6.... thats the point im making, taking a known known and trading it for a known unknown....NO
[Nexus 6  General] akellar:
We don't even know IF there is a Verizon branded N6. Speculation of any kind is pointless at this time.
[Nexus 6  General] About20ninj45:
Isnt what this thread was for, to combine and try to validate/confirm when and if verizon is selling or not selling their version of the nexus 6? As the OP stated, take it with a grain of salt, i was just adding what was told to us by our corporate accounts rep during a phone chat.. and i didnt even ask him about it, it spewed from his mouth....
[Nexus 6  General] Afro Samurai:
Please let this phone come out on the 12th. It appears some of us are starting to get stir crazy.. ?
[Nexus 6  General] madmuthertrucker:
http://www.vcpost.com/articles/45707/20150302/verizon-nexus-6-update-promo-price-release-date.htm
[Nexus 6  General] Afro Samurai:
Cool, I just setup my laptop for fastboot and adb this morning.
[Nexus 6  General] jpl81905:
I've dropped it with a medium duty case and glass screen protector and have found it to be durable. That's not testing it under extreme conditions, just everyday usage. No need for a David Letterman "Stupid Phone Trick" test, you know?
[Nexus 6  General] akellar:
Eh that article is right on the date but struggles with some details. Ambient display doesn't allow for tap to wake unless this is a new 5.1 addition that absolutely nobody else is talking about.
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
I think that I have waited this long, I may wait for a price drop since the phone is 4 months old now, they should drop the price in May.
[Nexus 6  General] rekids:
Has any one heard if the 64 will be available as well or color options.
[Nexus 6  General] oldblue910:
As far as I know, the only US carrier that's selling the 64GB version is T-Mobile. I'd be surprised if Verizon did anything different than AT&T, so I'd only expect 32GB blue.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
Update: this worked. I got the "letter" on my account stating the discount has been applied (which never happened before). Thanks.
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
Hopefully it will stick next month as some posters on another forum are reporting that they have to call every month to get it reapplied as long as they have a non-Verizon branded device on their line.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-6/484075-verizon-month-month-discount.html

Please let us know what happens to your discount next billing cycle. Thanks!
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
I will report back!
[Nexus 6  General] oldblue910:
At this point, my biggest hope is that Verizon adds all the IMEI number ranges, and not just the ones for phones purchased at Verizon, Play or Motorola. Mine was bought from Sprint, so if Verizon doesn't add all the IMEI number ranges, chances are mine will still show as "Non-VZW Device" even after launch. If that's the case, I'm leaving Verizon and probably heading back to Sprint for good. Verizon's got coverage absolutely everywhere, but all the headaches of using a non-approved device are really getting old. So, I'm going to give it until launch, but on launch day if my device still shows as "Non-VZW Device," I'm out.
[Nexus 6  General] Matt-Helm:
I'm in the same boat. I got my phone from Sprint as well. I'm still within my 14 day return period with Sprint though. I did manage to get the phone $50 off the retail price so i'm hesitant to return it.

I wont leave Verizon until someone else can step up and offer the same or better coverage in my area.

Verizon will ALWAYS do what's best for Verizon and their bottom line. They care about money first and you second. That will never change.
[Nexus 6  General] oldblue910:
Oh, I know. Believe me. Luckily for me, Verizon isn't my only option. Sprint and AT&T are both amazing around here, and T-Mobile is pretty good as well. So luckily I have my choice of carriers, and since the Nexus 6 works great on all of them, I have precisely zero reason to stick with Verizon if this crap continues past launch.
[Nexus 6  General] ooofest:
I just moved to a Nexus 6 from 2.5 years with a Galaxy S III. The Samsung has been handed down, because it' 's still useful and I don't enjoy contributing to environmental waste with the crap that' 's inside of modern phones by treating them like throwaway paper cups.

It's a device, an expensive one full of different materials and does pretty amazing things if you use and handle it with a reasonable minimum of care.

The Nexus 6 edges come to a thin meeting point with the glass, but it is also larger than typical phones and that means it will have more force upon impact from a simple fall, in general. Even Note phones - with their wider edges - won't add much protection for a typical fall.

Anyone not using protection is taking a bigger risk of avoidable damage to their phone compared to those who use a case of some sort.

I use a dual layer case and my phone has accidentally rolled off seats in the car and fallen off tables at home without problems thus far.

- ooofest
[Nexus 6  General] Afro Samurai:
I'm a long time otterbox user but no otterbox for the Nexus 6. Reviewing cases now and since your phone took a fall and is fine what case are you using? I know there is an accessories section but I'm asking here since yours survived a fall. Thanks.
[Nexus 6  General] Qbancelli:
It's coming

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-Nexus-6-confirmed-by-leaked-marketing-material_id66880
[Nexus 6  General] ooofest:
These weren't the worst falls (and, all were dumb accidents), but no drama with this case, at least:

pics

video

As I kind of mention in the video, the i-Blason may be just as effective. I have a SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle, which seems to have very good protection around the edges, but is essentially a single-layer case . . . so, I'm keeping it as a backup. The only other case I'm curious about trying at this time (i.e., no Otterbox to consider) is the Ballistic Maxx.

This phone is sleek, curvy and handsome - I'm covering it up in a big way, but really don't mind, given all the benefits the phone brings otherwise.

- ooofest
[Nexus 6  General] Novakingwai:
I have the ballistic max. Really nice case.
[Nexus 6  General] oldblue910:
I have the Case Mate flip cover that Google sells on the Play Store but I only put it in the phone if I'm going somewhere like a client meeting or a nice function. A nice case can class it up a little if you're dressing up nicely, etc. Kinda like a nice watch.
[Nexus 6  General] GMoGoody:
I went Month to Month in December after purchasing the N6 so the discount could never be automatically applied. I called in January and Verizon applied it manually. I called in February and they said because my device is not supported it will work on the network but I was not eligible for the discount unless I switched to a supported device. They did give me 2 more GB of data though for a year.
[Nexus 6  General] rekids:
If you were on the 4 gig plan and they bumped you to the 6, that is a plan not a bonus. I just switched our plan from 4 to 6 and saved a couple of bucks.
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
It looks like some people have to put a Verizon branded device on their line and call each month to get it appled :( If you have a Moto X or other phone that uses a nano SIM card that would work, or you can buy a nano to micro SIM card adapter if you don't have any other phones that use nano SIM cards.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
One thing about the month to month discount is it is $15 for plans up to 6GB and $25 for 10GB or more. So if you happen to be at 6GB already you can effectively upgrade to 10GB for free and get $15 off the price you were paying.
[Nexus 6  General] GMoGoody:
They bumped me from 6 GB to 8 GB
[Nexus 6  General] akellar:
It's $25 for 6GB and up now. Changed a month or so ago.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
Ah nice. So now folks with 4GB plans are in the sweet spot.
[Nexus 6  General] rekids:
Yep lol, we had 6 lines 4 with insurance 5 lines were with smart phones and 4 gig data, with company discount bill was $345 a month, dropped 1 line and reduced one line to off contract price ($15) and went to 6 gig plan and now $295. But the rep changed me 15 for number change on one line. If I knew he was gonna charge the 15 would have done from my phone for free.
[Nexus 6  General] bwheelies:
I treat it like a 6" x 2.5" piece of glass with an aluminum backing.
[Nexus 6  General] Qbancelli:
"@droid_life: FYI: Verizon Nexus 6 available online and DFILL March 12, in-stores March 19."
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
Call and complain that you weren't told you would be charged $15 for the phone number change and knew it was free if you did it yourself so you never would have guessed that you would be charged for a rep to do it. They will credit you the $15 w/o question.

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What is this?
[Nexus 6  General] Novakingwai:
DFill is direct fulfillment, shipping direct to you.
[Nexus 6  General] icon123:
Just a FYI. I've received my $25 discount for the last 2 months. I don't remember what phone I had on my account when I got the discount on-line, but it should have been the n6. I have switched phones a couple of times (I'm a phone whore) but for the most part, I've had the n6 on my line for the last 2 months and haven't had to do anything specific to receive the discount. Maybe, I'm lucky. I bought my n6 direct from Motorola but it does show unsupported.
[Nexus 6  General] beepea206:
I did a chat session the other day and couldn't get confirmation. I'm using EDGE, which is the only reason I've held out until now. I'm tempted to get one from Google and be done with the wait.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
Couldn't get confirmation of what?
[Nexus 6  General] beepea206:
The release date. If stores have info and if the release date is eminent, the reps *should* say so. They've done it with every major Verizon phone for the 15 years I've been with them. I've never seen them wait until the release day to officially announce a release.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
Well the 12th is only a few days away. I already have mine from Motorola but if I didn't and wanted the subsidized price I would wait for Thursday and then give up if they don't announce it.
[Nexus 6  General] Masx:
Is Verizon carrying Cloud white also or just Midnight blue? Will be a bit disappointed if they only have MB..
[Nexus 6  General] Shaftamle:
Verizon doesn't care about their customers. The nexus is far from old, but customers of the most expensive network in the country deserve better. ITS AN ABSOLUTE JOKE that US Cellular has had it for over a month and Verizon won't even drop a release date.

I for one, am waiting for the day T Mobiles network becomes half as reliable as Verizon! Im gone. They are the definition of Corporate America.

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[Nexus 6  General] GrayBoltWolf:
The latest leak is March 12th: http://i.imgur.com/X1GBTFG.jpg
[Nexus 6  General] rekids:
Was at our corporate store here and the rep said they got the promo stuff this past week and hinted at a demo phone to learn on, but was thinking the the first week of April same time as the S6. Said the norm was for them to get materials generally 1 month before release.
[Nexus 6  General] dabug123:
All point to 12th if not I'm getting from moto.. That sounds wrong ,because no phone will release with s6 bottom line
[Nexus 6  General] cocachoopa43:
This was from today, she didn't say 100% but I was still happy regardless.
[Nexus 6  General] leebsammy:
"The bearer of good news." ...Uff marone someone needs to get his nut.
[Nexus 6  General] Masx:
Any news of Cloud White being offered and/or 64GB?
[Nexus 6  General] bigtimejdub:
Somehow I missed the news of the Nexus 6 coming to Verizon, or I think I might have read that the Moto X was it, so I didn't pay much attention, was eyeing the new Sammy devices with MUCH apprehension. MAN, was I glad I did some reading through the forums yesterday. I'm super stoked about this phone...praying Verizon releases on 12th. If not, I may go get an iphone 6, sell it on ebay and buy one direct.
[Nexus 6  General] cadavjo:
I've done extensive searching for this exact piece of info. There are no indicators that there will be either a Cloud White or 64GB variant.

T-mo is the only carrier to even offer 64GB. AT&T only carry the Midnight Blue 32GB version, so I wouldn't expect Verizon to differ.

I finally just bought mine from Motorola and have begun planning my exit strategy to change carriers.
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
Yeah, I agree, it is unlikely that Verizon is going to carry either the white or the 64GB verison. I just bought a white case.

If you don't have unlimited data or don't travel much to areas where Verizon is the only option, then it makes no sense at all to stick with Verizon IMO.
[Nexus 6  General] cadavjo:
I haven't decided what to do yet, and not to hijack, but can you get a straight talk SIM for Verizon? Also been considering cricket
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
Phandroid Confirming Only 32GB Midnight Blue N6 for Verizon

http://phandroid.com/2015/03/08/verizon-nexus-6-pricing-availability-leak/

Darn! Oh well, I bought a white case so it will hide the blue.

But the good news is that it comes with a FREE 6 month trial of Google Play Music!!!

Available for shipping online and through telesales on the 12th and in-stores on the 19th as has been reported here.

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What do you mean can you get a straight talk SIM for Verizon?
[Nexus 6  General] cadavjo:
So I can pull off of Verizon towers rather than att and tmo
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
I still don't understand your question. Are you asking if you buy a Verizon Nexus 6 and put a straight talk SIM in it can you roam on Verizon?
[Nexus 6  General] cadavjo:
Kind of. Verizon service is better than att in my neck of the woods. My n6 is unlocked, from Moto direct.

I know you can byo cdma phone, however, I would rather pull off of Verizon's towers primarily, and supplement with att.

Some st phones are set to pull Verizon service and some are set for att.

Or am I so far from wrong, that I don't even know?