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[ThatObviousUser]

I have a slowly dying G1(with extended battery pack, so it's like a dying brick) and I'm on a T-mo value plan... I really like the G1 keyboard, so I'm thinking about springing for the Galaxy Relay 4G(something like that) they they brought out recently since it's powerful and has a physical keyboard.

The Relay seems to be shipping with ICS... I don't know how quickly it'll get JB(or if at all), I'm kinda of new to these things.

The Nexus costs the same amount MSRP and would have JB, although I think the Relay has slightly better internals.

Should I go with the Relay or the Nexus? Or wait for next-Nexus?

Galaxy Nexus is a fantastic value if you're going unlocked, only $350 and works with all GSM carriers worldwide (including T-Mo.) I'd get it, the next Nexus might have better specs but it might be twice the price, and the GN will still get OS updates quickly (if you don't get the 4G version...) well into the next year at least.

 

[darkblade77]

Ah, you're right. That changes my outlook a bit, although I'm still at an impasse. Do you think there will be any better physical keyboard offerings than the Relay in the future or is it just going to get worse from here?

The GNex working with any carrier is a plus, although I don't see myself leaving T-mo soon. Trading 4G for fast updates may be a plus because I'm not all that interested in forking over the extra money for the 4G plans...

 

[Futureman]

Jelly Bean finally rolling out to VZW G-Nex!!

http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/21/3367728/verizon-android-jelly-bean-galaxy-nexus-update

DANCE PARTY.

Nice. Can't wait to try out Now and see if the Butter stuff is actually noticeable.

 

[kehs]

Ah, you're right. That changes my outlook a bit, although I'm still at an impasse. Do you think there will be any better physical keyboard offerings than the Relay in the future or is it just going to get worse from here?

Matias threw around the idea of doing wanting to do a keyboard phone, so there's like a 2% chance the next nexus will have a keyboard offering.

 

[gutshot]

That trick is more coincidental than anything.

Google rolls out the update by random groups every could of hours.

That is kinda what I thought. Oh well, time to spam Check for Updates. At least I'm on Wi-Fi here at work.

 

[Mrcapcom]

Gonna return to stock and see if it helps me with my radio issues if not its cool it will be ready and locked to go back to VZ for a replacement

 

[T.M. MacReady]

Installing on my phone now. Update is via WiFi only until October 1st, so make sure youre on a WiFi network when you try to get the update.

Also, if its not showing up:

Settings>Apps>All
find Google Services Framework
force stop
clear data
back out and look for updates again


Takes a few tries to make it work, but its how I got it. I have a Nexus 7, but im still stoked on this, living in NYC, have Google Now makes a big difference for commuting.

 

[Mrcapcom]

Still not getting it here in philly hmm I just did a factory reset and ill sign in on my google account but not sync anything see if that makes a difference, I doubt it.

 

[gutshot]

Still not getting it here in philly hmm I just did a factory reset and ill sign in on my google account but not sync anything see if that makes a difference, I doubt it.

I'm in the Philly area as well and haven't received it yet. Is it rolled out by region? I even tried the Google Services trick about a dozen times and no luck. I'm with Coppy on this one, that most likely does nothing. You could probably get the same effect just spamming Check Now.

 

[thespot84]

can someone who has it post a screenshot of the system info? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth going back to stock from Jelly Belly (which was always really just a stock ROM)

 

[Mrcapcom]

I'm in the Philly area as well and haven't received it yet. Is it rolled out by region? I even tried the Google Services trick about a dozen times and no luck. I'm with Coppy on this one, that most likely does nothing. You could probably get the same effect just spamming Check Now.

Yea nothing guy above me before is from NYC so figured it shouldn't be a regional thing. Maybe its my crap wireless but its w/e I completely restored to stock and it seems like im still having this stupid radio issue. Hit me up on Gtalk Gutshot I wanna ask you a question

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I'm in the Philly area as well and haven't received it yet. Is it rolled out by region? I even tried the Google Services trick about a dozen times and no luck. I'm with Coppy on this one, that most likely does nothing. You could probably get the same effect just spamming Check Now.

I got 4.0.4 on like the second day because of the Google Services trick. I had been spamming Check Now all day, but clearing that was the only thing that made it pop up.

 

[Mrcapcom]

Getting the update the Google Framework thing works! yay brb updating

 

[gutshot]

I got 4.0.4 on like the second day because of the Google Services trick. I had been spamming Check Now all day, but clearing that was the only thing that made it pop up.

Ok, I guess I'll just mix up spamming Check now and trying the Google Services trick every once in a while.

Getting the update the Google Framework thing works! yay brb updating

*shakes fist* It took me forever to get 4.0.4. I'm going to be one of the last ones again, aren't I?

 

[Mrcapcom]

Like you said spam the google framework thing and check now thats what I did eventually it came up and you will know the feeling I felt when it did pop up lol

 

[Futureman]

wifi only is confirmed? didn't see that mentioned anywhere except the duder's post above. No wifi at work, oh well maybe at home later.

 

[chaostrophy]

Google Services Framework trick worked like a charm for the last update, not happening this time though, after a bunch of tries.

 

[Mrcapcom]

wifi only is confirmed? didn't see that mentioned anywhere except the duder's post above. No wifi at work, oh well maybe at home later.

Yes you HAVE to be on wifi for this to work. I'm still having issues with my data calling verizon for a replacement >_> JB Official is super fast though btw

 

[Sky Chief]

Installing on my phone now. Update is via WiFi only until October 1st, so make sure youre on a WiFi network when you try to get the update.

Also, if its not showing up:

Settings>Apps>All
find Google Services Framework
force stop
clear data
back out and look for updates again


Takes a few tries to make it work, but its how I got it. I have a Nexus 7, but im still stoked on this, living in NYC, have Google Now makes a big difference for commuting.

Ugh, I have tried this about 50 times now and no luck

 

[darkblade77]

Matias threw around the idea of doing wanting to do a keyboard phone, so there's like a 2% chance the next nexus will have a keyboard offering.

2%!

Hype!

 

[gutshot]

So what's the point of a gradual roll-out if you are requiring Wi-Fi access to download? Couldn't they just blast the update notice to everyone at once and not have to worry about any additional network strain?

 

[gcubed]

So what's the point of a gradual roll-out if you are requiring Wi-Fi access to download? Couldn't they just blast the update notice to everyone at once and not have to worry about any additional network strain?

Server strain

 

[gutshot]

Server strain

Isn't it Google's servers though?

 

[T.M. MacReady]

Mine came up after about 5 frame work tricks. keep at it!

 

[kehs]

Isn't it Google's servers though?

If I'm remembering right, they do a small numbers at first just in case there's any major bugs. If nothing big happens then switch to a more incremental release pattern.

 

[gimmmick]

No update here in Las Vegas.

 

[Mrcapcom]

WiFI only thing (which I have never seen before) is only till Oct 1st then you can do it over the air like usually. I think its because of the iphone 5 activations they don't want the network getting hammered

 

[Bricfa]

Would it be possible for someone to get the update file and put it on a torrent or something like that?

 

[gutshot]

Would it be possible for someone to get the update file and put it on a torrent or something like that?

It exists, but to flash it requires root.

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/29/download-jelly-bean-jro03o-update-for-verizon-galaxy-nexus/

 

[The Faceless Master]

Would it be possible for someone to get the update file and put it on a torrent or something like that?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419170

you need at least root to flash it though

 

[overthehill99]

Any New Yorkers having trouble? I've tried countless times and nothing

 

[VoxPop]

Any New Yorkers having trouble? I've tried countless times and nothing

Yup nothing for me. Reflashed my GNex to stock since I'm gonna sell it. Looking for it to be on JB when its let go.

 

[thespot84]

All my stock friends in Denver have gotten it.

 

[Sky Chief]

Installing on my phone now. Update is via WiFi only until October 1st, so make sure youre on a WiFi network when you try to get the update.

Also, if its not showing up:

Settings>Apps>All
find Google Services Framework
force stop
clear data
back out and look for updates again


Takes a few tries to make it work, but its how I got it. I have a Nexus 7, but im still stoked on this, living in NYC, have Google Now makes a big difference for commuting.

Ffffuuuuuu! I have tried this now over 100 times and nothing.

 

[gutshot]

Ffffuuuuuu! I have tried this now over 100 times and nothing.

I haven't tried it that many times but I've tried it a lot and still no Jelly Bean. I'm convinced that, for those who've had it work, it was pure coincidence. Also, I stopped getting emails when I started doing it and just now got 8 emails all of a sudden. So I won't be doing it anymore. Just have to hope I get lucky soon, I guess.

 

[Sky Chief]

I haven't tried it that many times but I've tried it a lot and still no Jelly Bean. I'm convinced that, for those who've had it work, it was pure coincidence. Also, I stopped getting emails when I started doing it and just now got 8 emails all of a sudden. So I won't be doing it anymore. Just have to hope I get lucky soon, I guess.

I had the same email thing and I agree it's completely coincidental

 

[VoxPop]

did the whole google services refresh thing and it worked NY here.

 

[Piano]

Switched over to Codename Android 3.5 yesterday

It's awesome, except for one issue...
No matter what pulse/sustain options I set for the notification light in the ROM settings it blinks quickly, almost strobe quick. It uses the colors I've assigned for various notifications but ignores my timing preferences. I've tried switching it up several times and tried different sorts of notifications. When I test it does exactly what I ask. When I actually get a text / missed call it just blinks quickly.

Anyone have any ideas? Or will I be resorting to LightFlow after all?

It was one of the primary reasons for switching to CNA

 

[womp]

Switched over to Codename Android 3.5 yesterday

It's awesome, except for one issue...
No matter what pulse/sustain options I set for the notification light in the ROM settings it blinks quickly, almost strobe quick. It uses the colors I've assigned for various notifications but ignores my timing preferences. I've tried switching it up several times and tried different sorts of notifications. When I test it does exactly what I ask. When I actually get a text / missed call it just blinks quickly.

Anyone have any ideas? Or will I be resorting to LightFlow after all?

It was one of the primary reasons for switching to CNA

Weird...the notification options are one of my favorite parts of CNA and they work fine for me here. I don't have that problem. :|

Did you wipe data/cache and dalvik before installing it?

 

[krzy123]

Got my jelly bean update today. Radios seem to be much better, as the reports said.

 

[Futureman]

Got my jelly bean update today. Radios seem to be much better, as the reports said.

just wondering where you are at? Pittsburgh here and no update.

 

[krzy123]

just wondering where you are at? Pittsburgh here and no update.

MD, inbetween Baltimore and DC

 

[Futureman]

so ugh whatever happened to Google having to remove universal search from the Nexus? I assume it's there and alive in the JB rollout?

 

[Arrowgigantic]

In Austin, reverted to stock 4.0.4, but no update.

 

[kehs]

so ugh whatever happened to Google having to remove universal search from the Nexus? I assume it's there and alive in the JB rollout?

Pretty sure they did a software fix/update when it came up, but the trial isn't for like another two years.

The universal search is still alive and kicking on Nexus as far as I know.

 

[Cudder]

Whenever I use a 3rd party keyboard I get a notification that just displays what keyboard I'm using, any way to disable that? So pointless and distracting. :\

 

[overthehill99]

Still nothing here in NY. How long could it possibly take to roll this out nation-wide?

 

[SquiddyCracker]

Man, I love the google voice thing.
Is there anyway to make that voice talk some more though?
I love making it define and explain things, but he always cuts short.

Also, can anyone recommend me a good dictation app?

 

[Bboy AJ]

Man, I love the google voice thing.
Is there anyway to make that voice talk some more though?
I love making it define and explain things, but he always cuts short.

Also, can anyone recommend me a good dictation app?

The stock keyboard has great dictation, in my experience. Plus the type while you talk is great.

 

[OriginalThinking]

I'm presuming the same 'clear google services framework' or whatever it was called trick won't work for Verizon handsets? It's how I forced the Jellybean GSM update.