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[crustikid]

Do you think it's software related?

 

[Azzurri]

two questions?

How do I check if I got a 16gig or 32gig, for got to check on VZw site when ordered.

Is there a Microsd card slot, or no?

 

[garath]

vzw is 32gb

edit... engadget review is up... pretty clear differences..

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/verizon-galaxy-nexus-review/

Sounds like that LTE love on the battery means I'm purchasing an extended immediately.

edit: hmm... verizonwireless.com isn't showing the extended battery. Must be out of stock

two questions?

How do I check if I got a 16gig or 32gig, for got to check on VZw site when ordered.

Is there a Microsd card slot, or no?

All Verizon is selling right now is the 32gig. There is no microsd card slot.

 

[gcubed]

two questions?

How do I check if I got a 16gig or 32gig, for got to check on VZw site when ordered.

Is there a Microsd card slot, or no?

vzw only sells 32gb's, ano no microsd slot


Also, apparently if you buy the extended through Verizon you can get it for $25 after you add it to your cart. FYI for you VZW fellas

Do you think it's software related?

i think it is, its pretty common (bug)

 

[Divvy]

Is there an extended battery for the GSM and is it as nice in thickness as the extended for the LTE?

 

[jenov4]

Oh if anyone cares, I managed to get Swype working on this phone. Send me a PM for a link! Thanks!

 

[Salaadin]

So I got my phone, followed the directions, and activated but Im getting no 4G at all. Anyone have any ideas?
Im going to call Verizon in a second.

EDIT: There it goes

 

[sableholic]

yup
yup

Where do you go to activate the hardware accelaration?

 

[thespot84]

Where do you go to activate the hardware accelaration?

settings::developer options

 

[Nightz]

On the way to get my phone!

 

[sableholic]

settings::developer options

Force GPU rendering I asume?

 

[kinggroin]

settings::developer options

I've yet to see a single app benefit from enabling this. Was sorta hoping that when switched on, the UI in something like Netflix, would magically go from the shitastic 15fps scrolling to a glorious 60.

 

[TxdoHawk]

Phone arrived without a SIM card, but a quick trip to the nearest VZW store fixed that. Running great now, although I have the same issue of autocorrect not working on the Secondapps site and in the Facebook app everyone else does.

 

[Bboy AJ]

Also, apparently if you buy the extended through Verizon you can get it for $25 after you add it to your cart. FYI for you VZW fellas

Bought.

Here's the link for everyone else: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12917&accessoryId=49870

 

[Menelaus]

Bought.

Here's the link for everyone else: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12917&accessoryId=49870

Damn...just had one overnighted yesterday, and it cost almost 60 bucks.

 

[Davidion]

Just played with a co-worker's GN and I'm already missing the dedicated menu button. Tried the market and absolutely hated reaching across the screen to get to the settings/app list.

 

[NH Apache]

Mission motherfracking accomplished! With price matching, got it for 200. Whoop!

4g is freaking fast!

 

[sableholic]

Bought.

Here's the link for everyone else: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12917&accessoryId=49870

ordered thanks!

 

[Menelaus]

Just played with a co-worker's GN and I'm already missing the dedicated menu button. Tried the market and absolutely hated reaching across the screen to get to the settings/app list.

I would agree. I'd much rather have the task switching button be the menu button, and have a long press of home bring up task switching.

hire me, google!

 

[Davidion]

I would agree. I'd much rather have the task switching button be the menu button, and have a long press of home bring up task switching.

hire me, google!

Everything about my phone customizations are based around ease of access through the bottom half of the screen; it's one of the reasons why I can't stand ios.

I hope custom roms are capable of modding in an extra button for those of us so inclined.

 

[Battersea Power Station]

I would agree. I'd much rather have the task switching button be the menu button, and have a long press of home bring up task switching.

hire me, google!

f u, beeches. I'm loving the multi-tasking button.

And not relying on a menu button will encourage developers to give a shit about their apps' UI. I don't like having to constantly dig in menus to find commonly used functions. It's very Windows 95, and recognizing this is a big reason for iOS' success. So I support this move in ICS.

 

[T.M. MacReady]

And not relying on a menu button will encourage developers to give a shit about their apps' UI. I don't like having to constantly dig in menus to find commonly used functions. It's very Windows 95, and recognizing this is a big reason for iOS' success. So I support this move in ICS.

Well said

 

[Circle T]

Everything about my phone customizations are based around ease of access through the bottom half of the screen; it's one of the reasons why I can't stand ios.

I hope custom roms are capable of modding in an extra button for those of us so inclined.

Give it time, and I'm sure almost all of your needs will be met with some simple mods....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355193

 

[Battersea Power Station]

Anyone know what kind of effect forcing GPU acceleration has on battery?

 

[crustikid]

Went to the Verizon store and complained about the 4G connectivity in store, and the guy behind the counter took my phone and I think he just pulled the battery/sim out and reset the phone. I seem to be able to connect to 4G better now than before.

Can anyone recommend an app that will give me battery percentage by the icon up on the status bar (ala iOS)? I've seen stuff like this: http://goo.gl/05EkC , but it adds another icon to the top. It's funny that the only time I can see battery percentage is if I'm plugged....

 

[Azzurri]

How can I change it where I can see when I have a text like, a pop up number 1, I know it lights up, but if I'm away from the phone and I get a text, so i can see, like a notification.

Also anyway to see the battery life in %?

 

[Bboy AJ]

Everything about my phone customizations are based around ease of access through the bottom half of the screen; it's one of the reasons why I can't stand ios.

I hope custom roms are capable of modding in an extra button for those of us so inclined.

That's crazy talk and poor UI. I hated having to dig in the menu button for everything. And one would never know when the menu button would do anything. For example, wifi advanced settings. How was I supposed to know the menu button would work in a menu? It doesn't always.

Verge review is up: Galaxy Nexus review (Verizon LTE)

 

[TxdoHawk]

Bought.

Here's the link for everyone else: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12917&accessoryId=49870

Much love, GAF. Can't say no at that price.

Unrelated: Looks like Google Wallet is up and running on the VZW Nexus. @Dl_evans on Twitter has a link to a tutorial and everything you need. Involves rooting and flashing, looks like a very similar method to how you get it going on the GSM version.

 

[thespot84]

Where do you go to activate the hardware accelaration?

Bought.

Here's the link for everyone else: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12917&accessoryId=49870

Keeps showing up for 49.99, what am I doing wrong?

 

[gcubed]

Keeps showing up for 49.99, what am I doing wrong?

add to your cart

 

[HowardRoark]

Keeps showing up for 49.99, what am I doing wrong?

It will show up 24.99 once you add to cart. If not, log out.

 

[Davidion]

That's crazy talk and poor UI. I hated having to dig in the menu button for everything. And one would never know when the menu button would do anything. For example, wifi advanced settings. How was I supposed to know the menu button would work in a menu? It doesn't always.

Verge review is up: Galaxy Nexus review (Verizon LTE)

Nested menus always suck but that's something different altogether. There's no reason why advanced options and system functions can't be nestled together in a central area, especially if the alternative is different apps putting the exact same functions in different places. Encouraging devs to not use it as a crutch is a good thing, I agree, but it doesn't mean there isn't a good reason for it to exist.

 

[gcubed]

4.0.3 already. Looks like its going to be the base ICS code

http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2011/12/android-403-platform-and-updated-sdk.html

Going forward, we’ll be focusing our partners on Android 4.0.3 as the base version of Ice Cream Sandwich. The new platform will be rolling out to production phones and tablets in the weeks ahead, so we strongly encourage you to test your applications on Android 4.0.3 as soon as possible.

 

[Metalic Sand]

How many hours does the extended battery add?

 

[kehs]

4.0.3 already. Looks like its going to be the base ICS code

http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2011/12/android-403-platform-and-updated-sdk.html

I can't believe they are just now doing this:

Starting from Android 4.0, home screen widgets should no longer include their own padding. Instead, the system now automatically adds padding for each widget.

 

[gcubed]

I can't believe they are just now doing this:

my only explanation is that they were so concerned with the underpinnings and built in features that they did very little with any kind of UI working until ICS.

 

[SimleuqiR]

Social stream API in Contacts provider: Applications that use social stream data such as status updates and check-ins can now sync that data with each of the user’s contacts, providing items in a stream along with photos for each. This new API lets apps show users what the people they know are doing or saying, in addition to their photos and contact information.

Except for FB, right?

 

[gcubed]

Except for FB, right?

FB can now hook into the people app in ICS. They just need to program it in. Which will probably happen somewhere in mid 2013

 

[kinggroin]

I can't believe they are just now doing this:

Widget padding implementation is probably my biggest complaint about 4.0, just behind the browser's dalvik allocation and backing store code.

 

[Menelaus]

How many hours does the extended battery add?

I will let you know tomorrow!

 

[kehs]

Widget padding implementation is probably my biggest complaint about 4.0, just behind the browser's dalvik allocation and backing store code.

How come?

 

[Jamesfrom818]

Is Netflix 720p native or is it up scaled?

 

[gcubed]

Is Netflix 720p native or is it up scaled?

upscaled. The chipset in the Gnex is one of the only chipset that is approved for Netflix HD streaming, not sure when they are going to offer it via mobile though

 

[FireCloud]

Seems those who choose to root their GN will have access to Google Wallet...

Google Wallet For Verizon Galaxy Nexus Now Available For Rooted Users

Any takers?

 

[gcubed]

Seems those who choose to root their GN will have access to Google Wallet...

Google Wallet For Verizon Galaxy Nexus Now Available For Rooted Users

Any takers?

first response nails it.

hmm, no way i'm typing my credit card info into a version of Google Wallet hacked up by amateur programmers

 

[crustikid]

I for one am excited to be hitting the weekend with this phone. Only some true quality time with it will I be able to decide what I think.

 

[Nightz]

Hmm, I'm not getting the 50% off the extended battery on Verizon's site. I added it to my cart and it's still showing $49.99. Is the deal over?

 

[Quake1028]

Hmm, I'm not getting the 50% off the extended battery on Verizon's site. I added it to my cart and it's still showing $49.99. Is the deal over?

You have to go to checkout.

 

[Nightz]

You have to go to checkout.

Nope, not working for me. I'm on the submit order page and it's still regular price.

 

[Azzurri]

How can I change it where I can see when I have a text like, a pop up number 1, I know it lights up, but if I'm away from the phone and I get a text, so i can see, like a notification.

Also anyway to see the battery life in %?

Anyone?