Comments on: Sprint Galaxy Nexus Gets Android 4.2.1 Update, Verizon Version Remains on 4.1.1

By: Aeldra Robinson

Aeldra Robinson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:10:00 +0000

Some android signage groups have "advertised" their Android player programming since the starting of for the present year (none that we know are dispatching with generation value yet, coincidentally). android signage

By: Benmartin1974

Benmartin1974 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:29:00 +0000

Id’ been thinking of getting a galaxy nexus for a couple of weeks. I read plenty of reviews and this one was quite helpful http://search4reviews.net/ , I received my package last week and am very happy. I Would highly recommend to anyone still unsure

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:20:00 +0000

iPhone 4 that I had on VZW came with the SAME bloatware the GNex did. The “My Verizon” app. Verizon has required that app be on all devices since they discontinued unlimited data, simply because it has a data usage widget.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:18:00 +0000

By only committing to a major OS update once a year. That gives them plenty of time to test and finalize a version for each device they support, and they release them all at once. It is basically an illusion.

By: Dave Russell

Dave Russell — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:04:00 +0000

That’s because Verizon is too busy approving updates for old devices that aren’t even pertinent anymore. I’m referring to the HTC Thunderbolt.

By: DJ

DJ — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:51:00 +0000

verizon nexus will never get 4.2 because they are pricks claiming the nexus name!

By: New_Guy

New_Guy — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:45:00 +0000

Haha!

By: ravenofdoom

ravenofdoom — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:10:00 +0000

Main reason I don’t use roms is because you have to full-wipe between most build updates, which is fine for restoring purchased apps+data, but getting all the other account settings, sounds, alerts, etc. setup takes 1-1.5 hours every time (which could be every week if you want stabler builds)… I prefer the incremental updates from Google because it updates without having to start from scratch. I’m still rooted though (on stock). With that being said, I knew I would have the option of using roms in getting the phone, but I thought getting a Nexus would put me ahead of the curve (instead of having to worry about rom updates and wiping/flashing constantly). Verizon is solely to blame for this.

By: DC_Guy

DC_Guy — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:00 +0000

Then how does Apple do it with iPhones that run on CDMA networks?

By: avinyc

avinyc — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:16:00 +0000

I don’t think you understand the concept of logic. I think what you mean is that this is a logical assumption, but may not be true. Your argument against Sprint’s timeline is your opinion. Being that both devices are LTE, it is more logical to assume the update process is closer than other carriers.

By: Ivo Shandor

Ivo Shandor — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:59:00 +0000

That may be true but logic would tell you the two are in no way associated. To believe otherwise would infer that Sprints timeline and process for updates are directly related to Verizon’s in some way. That’s just not true.

By: TheScientists

TheScientists — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:46:00 +0000

It doesn’t work that way w/ CDMA phones due to proprietary drivers (carrier’s software) that are required to be included w/ the software updates. This is why Sprint and VZW are always so far behind on updates. This is also why Google decided to go w/ GSM only on it’s Nexus 4.

By: xXAaronSXx

xXAaronSXx — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:19:00 +0000

I’ve also been running the CM 10.1 nightlies since it was released. Very stable, the only Bluetooth connection I do is with my home speakers for music and its always seemed to work fine.

By: Alex Farra

Alex Farra — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Agreed I feel like anyone on this site shouldn’t be worried about OTAs on the VZW Gnex

By: medievalist

medievalist — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:20:00 +0000

Me. I’m not rooted because I don’t want to take the time & trouble. Seems like a steep enough learning curve and I don’t want to mess up my phone. There’s a whole different language that comes along with rooting & roms and I don’t have the time or desire to learn it. Worse, the few times I’ve looked into rooting, the places I’ve gone seem to be speaking to people already in the know, not newbies. So, I’ve always been on stock, frustrated, but I don’t do anything about it.

Now, I like 4.1– a lot– and I’ve heard of problems with 4.2, but still, yes, it’s frustrating not to get a promised upgrade.

And, I read this forum daily.