Google search says it's a TPU Bumper. So:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-BUMPER-...y-Nexus-GT-I9250-/350537190936#ht_9702wt_1185
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Google search says it's a TPU Bumper. So:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-BUMPER-...y-Nexus-GT-I9250-/350537190936#ht_9702wt_1185
So I've decided to get a Galaxy Nexus. I realize there are other better Android phones out there now (One X, SIII, etc.), but I really love that stock Android.
The question I have is, should I go with Sprint or Verizon? (GSM is out of the question as I don't want to spend $400 on a phone.)
Sprint has unlimited data, but doesn't yet have LTE coverage in my area and there is no timetable for when it will be up. Verizon has good LTE coverage in my area and, with the double data deal, I can get 4GB/month. How easy is it to blow through 4GB a month though? I've never had a smartphone so I have no idea.
So what do you think? Should I go with Sprint with unlimited data and hope they get LTE up and running soon or go with Verizon with the 4GB of data and be able to have LTE right away?
Thanks!
The question I have is, should I go with Sprint or Verizon? (GSM is out of the question as I don't want to spend $400 on a phone.)
Sprint has unlimited data, but doesn't yet have LTE coverage in my area and there is no timetable for when it will be up. Verizon has good LTE coverage in my area and, with the double data deal, I can get 4GB/month. How easy is it to blow through 4GB a month though? I've never had a smartphone so I have no idea.
So what do you think? Should I go with Sprint with unlimited data and hope they get LTE up and running soon or go with Verizon with the 4GB of data and be able to have LTE right away?
Thanks!
That is what I'm leaning towards. I'm just nervous about going over 4GBs for the month...
What kind of usage would you need to have to go over that cap? I'd be using the phone pretty regularly, checking email, Twitter, Facebook, and browsing the web. As well as watching Youtube videos, and occasionally streaming music, Netflix and/or HBO Go. Is that going to put me over?
I use the hell out of my 4g connection. Tons of YouTube streaming (in HD), browsing gaf, a lot of Facebook and g+, streaming high quality music in rdio, and downloading trailers. Tethering at home.
The highest I went is 3.6 gigs.
If you use wifi at home and/or work, you should be way under that.
Also, the gnex has a built in data manager that allows you to set the data size warning, and a shut off when you reach a certain limit.
Ok, cool. I will use wifi at home, but elsewhere will be using 4G. But it sounds like I should be okay. And I forgot about the data manager feature. That is helpful.
Thanks for your help!
Why don't you get the GSM nexus and a $45 straight talk plan with 2GB data? It comes out to be a lot cheaper even with the upfront phone cost than you'll pay monthly on Verizon.
Is that an AT&T plan? Does the $45 include text messaging as well? I'm also worried about going over the 2GBs...
Straight talk is a smaller carrier. http://www.straighttalk.com/
There are alot of good month to month smaller local carriers that make the unlocked purchase price of phones justifiable. Not to mention being able to walk away when you want. These GSM carriers also piggyback off the major carriers networks.
sillentassasin
Member
How much are you asking for it? Don't need the account, just the phone. I'll PM you too.
Ah ok. That seems like a pretty good deal. It's not 4G though, is it?
Not sure, probably just regular 3g(HSPA), look at simple mobile also, they do 4g(HSPA+). Gonna vary on your area though.
Ok, will do some more research. Thanks for the tips!
Sorry for the late response, but the link above is exactly where I bought it from. Beware, it's coming from China so shipping took a while.
NOT one Nexus to rule them all!!???
Google to Expand Mobile-Device Partnerships
Chaos!!
"Shit, when is ___(insert Sony, LG, Samsung, HTC, etc) updating their Nexus device?"
That said, it would makes sense for these devices to be on the Google Play store.
Not sure if any USA carriers will pick them up though >_>
Google to Expand Mobile-Device Partnerships
Chaos!!
"Shit, when is ___(insert Sony, LG, Samsung, HTC, etc) updating their Nexus device?"
That said, it would makes sense for these devices to be on the Google Play store.
Not sure if any USA carriers will pick them up though >_>
ThatObviousUser
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I doubt they'll all be called Nexus's. Most likely, this is Google trying to get more phones on the Play Store and unlocked like the Nexus initiative originally aimed to do.
It seems like they might be doing their deep development more in the open. Would be awesome, and it's highly needed since the forking threat higher than ever (Samsung/Amazon).
I don't care what they are called, if it is implying Nexus devices (ala pure ASOP/Google) sold unlocked to all... fuck yes!
kirbybreezy
Member
3-7 mbps. Definitely some dead zones in my area though (Seattle) where it struggles to top 800 kbps.
I have since switched to AT&T for a month or two to check out their speeds. I'm using an IMEI from one of their LTE devices so I can access their HSPA+ speeds, and they're about on par with T-Mobile.
One other reason I made at least a temporary switch is that I found T-Mobile was compressing videos within the YouTube app. Recent update to android 4.04 kind of changed that, sometimes HD content is available, sometimes not.
ghostofsparta
Member
I've been getting pretty crappy speeds but I also live in a not so big area. The highest I've gotten is 1mb.
I'm on t-mobile but not the 30/mo plan.
Hmmm well I'll give it a try for a month, that's why I got it unlocked, FREEDOM! I know ATT is pretty crappy in my part of san Diego so I'm going to see how t mobile works. Thanks for the info guys.
Just a heads-up here. It's quite easy to use 1 gig in one single night when tethering and streaming movies/Youtube. I don't tether that often, but still use ~6-7 gigs monthly. I suspect Play Music and Spotify are my main culprits.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Around $350, $300, I guess. Not sure what they go for. The catch is I am keeping the phone until the end of June.
I'll let you know if I get any bites. With the recent announcement concerning unlimited data, it's gonna be hard to get people over.
Battersea Power Station
Member
VZW version: Is there a way to turn off the CDMA radio and only use LTE? I can probably save some juice doing that and just placing the odd call here and there through Talkatone.
LTE is the battery killer, so why don't you turn that off?
Battersea Power Station
Member
I mostly do web browsing and media, so I enjoy the speed. And I think LTE wouldn't be as bad if the phone didn't need to keep both radios on all the time.
Got my extended battery and cover (GSM model) from South Korea. Firstly, it gives the phone a more of a tapered (tear drop) look. It also feels better in the palm of your hand. That said, I have to get used to the little extra weight (muscle memory is some shit). Once that feeling of the extra weight goes away I will have no complains. Hopefully I can get an extra hour of juice with 4.0.4. Will post my findings after I've stretch the battery for a couple of weeks.
Maybe you'll find you like the weight. I've carried bricks in the bast (OG Droid, Samsung i760) and the tuna was initially too light. I found the extra weight to be just what the doctor ordered, but it's all personal preference.
No, don't get me wrong I don't mind the weight. It just a matter of getting used to it. I initially didn't like how light the phone felt (going from the Nexus On to the Tuna), but I got used to it. After a week or so I probably won't even remember how light it was.
go into a store and tell them you didn't drop it. If you dont have marks anywhere else on the phone you should be able to politely argue your way into it
I may try that. I think it was chillen in the same pocket as my keys.
I'm going to flash stock onto it first though.
So there are times during the day when my Nexus shows a full 4 bars, but any incoming calls go straight to voicemail and I never receive them. I've missed a bunch of important calls and my wife constantly gets mad at me for this. Sometimes I don't receive texts and they all come at the same time hours later.
Are these also part of the signal issues that people complain about?
Are these also part of the signal issues that people complain about?
thestopsign
Member
So I'm looking into upgrading my old phone into a smartphone. I am currently holding an older Verizon phone that is up for an upgrade and looking to finally get into the whole "smartphone" thing everyone is going crazy about. I don't need something super high end, but want something dependable and efficient. I'm not totally against Apple, so I wouldn't mind an iPhone (besides how crazy expensive they can be), but I want to know what my other options are.
Is the Galaxy Nexus a good place too look, or are there other phones I should be looking at?
Is the Galaxy Nexus a good place too look, or are there other phones I should be looking at?
yes, i would get a replacement instead of hoping a firmware fix helps
Battery life is great on my GSM version. Can easily last 24 hours with moderate usage, a huge upgrade from my Nexus One.
GSM version here, it lasts longer than my GS2 did. 60% battery right now, 9h 2m on battery.
Havent been using it heavily but a fair bit. This is pretty normal life for mine.
Just got my nexus today in the mail. So far I love it and I seem to have got one that does not have the purple hue so that's a plus. I upgraded from a evo 4G and it's like night and day using this phone. I also put it on the t mobile monthly 4g $30 a month plan. The speeds are pretty good so far but I'll see after a month if I want to stay on it.
I'm at 30% after 15 hours on LTE with generally good signal and light to moderate use today.
I personally can't break 3.5 hrs screen on time with mine
If I tweak the shit out of it, I get 20+ hrs of standby.
Same. Tried several kernels, same thing. This is with the extended battery.
That's the million dollar question at the moment. I'm sure they will at some point, then again this is Verizon. You might not get another update till Android 5.0.
How have people with the Verizon Nexus managed to get good screen on time? Can you give me the specific roms / kernels / settings you used?
I have the extended battery on wifi most of the day with the stock rooted.4.0.4 and lean kernel with lean tweaks. Undervolted with no over clock, sio scheduler and auto brightness. I generally get around 2.5 to 3 hours screen on.
I have the extended battery on wifi most of the day with the stock rooted.4.0.4 and lean kernel with lean tweaks. Undervolted with no over clock, sio scheduler and auto brightness. I generally get around 2.5 to 3 hours screen on.
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