Verizon store installing Jelly Bean on Galaxy Nexus?

[Ann154]

I much prefer dealing with the file system on the Nexus then my Tbolt. It is easier to work with. It doesn't create a new drive or two on the computer. It is also similar to how my two MP3 player connect and sync with the computer.

[PJNC284]

ERMarshall2 wrote:

I agree with everything you said here

I was under the impression the GSM GNex was unlocked though? correct me if Im wrong. 

and as far as the benefits of removing the SD, it's not Google that I think choose that, its the wireless providers who could charge more for different variations of built in memory and not allow you to large of amounts of storage for a few dollars with a cheap SD card, and the file system excuse is just that, they could easily improve and eliminate each point of that argument.

There's two different "unlocked" references.  1) refers to sim unlocks meaning you can use any gsm carrier's sim card in it (this is what unlocked means when purchasing a GSM nexus from the google play store)

2) refers to the bootloader. AFAIK, all of the nexus devices are oem locked but can easily be unlocked with the fastboot oem unlock command using the Android SDK.

As for the sd card,  I'm not putting on my tin foil hat.  If carrier influence played a part, why would Google sell their unlocked devices with no sd card support?  Google implemented Apps2SD in Froyo and that caused lots of issues so it was removed.  Sure it helped with the limited internal app storage of devices but widgets didn't work and just caused poorly coded apps to misbehave even more. Removable and expandable storage are handy but isn't needed for the majority of people and it greatly simplifies things to just have one mass storage area for everything.  Also devices with large internal storage and an sd card are annoying as crap.  Just bought the Galaxy SIII and part of the internal storage is labeled SdCard which causes apps to flip out if they have a backup/restore to sdcard feature.  Backed up data to the sdcard from another device and want to restore?  Nope, that's not gonna work unless you move the content to the internal sdcard.  Some apps have a way to adjust the default storage location but I'm seeing a lot that don't.

[ERMarshall2]

This is going to sound crass but Its not meant to be,but you sound like an Apple person that likes things simple. Im the opposite, give me drive letters, file system tweaks, etc and Im happy. Lock me out and put me in a sandbox like Apple does with iOS makes me feel cheated.  They remove options claiming it enhances "usuability". Removing helpful features and releasing a gimped product isn't my idea of enhanced usability. And if you work around their lock outs then you're technically breaking DMCA laws. If I bought it, then I own it and should be able to do what I please with my property.

If youre happy with a pretty toy and have no desire to tinker with your equipment thats your perogative.  But I like to own my devices and feel I should be allowed to do whatever I want with them without breaking some lame law that only protects corporate profits.  IP laws have become the complete antithesis of what the patent office was created for - protect original work and inspire competition through creativity and innovation. 

I personally love how courts are starting to refuse hearing the petty lawsuits Apple keeps dolling out as if court summons are the equivalent of AOL Sign up disks from the 1990's

Wow I went on a huge tangent..... did anyone actually read this whole post?

[mzolna]

Yeah Verizon, when do we get JB?

[commonsense101]

no one at verizon knows..

i dont get why people get so worked up over software versions on their android..its like you guys think you're getting ripped off when in reality most of the stuff doesnt add anything useful to the phone

[cynindesign]

comonsense101,

Actually, that's not so, the 4.4 upgrade corrected my phone rebooting itself and corrected the issues w/ the numerical pad...you'd touch 7 but it displayed another number, etc....

Since it's apparent not all Nexus are equal.... as there are variable problems w/ different carriers....the 2 problems above are the only ones I experienced.  Whether it's the operator/owner, rough shipping, or left in extreme temps prior to delivery.  Just like your children, don't leave electronics in the car subjected to extreme temps.....  I wouldn't want (Edited content to comply with VZW Community ToS) my phone to get JB earlier and if I did (Edited content to comply with VZW Community ToS), it would be because I decided to use the phone until it died and not trade in.

It's been obvious one owner's solution is another's nightmare.....try to wait.

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[GTF111]

I had a BlackBerry Storm and can't say I ever had a called dropped in over 4 years of use.  In the 6 months I've had this sorry excuse for a phone, I've averaged a dropped call every week to 10 days in addition to being told there was no available network in the downtown Denver area.  Hopefully, anyone considering buying this device will look at these threads and look for a more viable alternaitve. 

[jreger]

They will also see that mine has performed flawlessly.. 

I have had the Motorola Q, The Treo III I think it was, the Blackberry Storm, the Original Droid, Droid 2, the HTC Thunderbolt, and the Galaxy Nexus, and the GNex is by far the best phone, most reliable and outperforming phone that I have had.

[Aaron_Klap]

Hi ERMarshall2,

I am having a lot of the same hardware problems as you. The software is great but the hardware is lacking. I have lots of problems staying connected to networks. Just about everything works good except the phone and internet connections. Doesn't happen constantly but several times a day is getting very annoying. Never had these problem on my iPhone.

[gernerttl]

Actually it's bootloader IS unlocked.  The bootloader has nothing to do with whether or not you are rooted.