Galaxy Nexus may NOT come to Verizon (Read for more info)

Yes, you read correctly. Rumors are that Verizon may pass on yet ANOTHER amazing device. They passed on the SGSII, and are now considering passing on the Galaxy Nexus. The FIRST device with Ice Cream Sandwich. If you are someone who is a phone enthusiast like myself. Go to this website with e-mails to all of the Verizon Executives and Marketing staff, and let them know we WANT the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon's wonderful 4G LTE Network.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/ljn6s/what_is_to_come_of_the_galaxy_nexus_for_verizon/

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PJNC284

And now we can finally put the fear mongering to rest. No real ETA or price but at least we have confirmation. http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/21/verizon-makes-galaxy-nexus-official-coming-later-this-year/

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Wildman

Have you considered that Verizon haven't had good luck dealing with Samsung so they are simply making a business decision to stay away from problem devices. Plus they are carrying the iPhone and Apple and Samsung has been in legal battles and this may have some barrings also..

I am guessing and don't know for sure but this is something to consider as a possibility.

Rythmyc

Not sure if you read, but Verizon is actually helping Samsung against Apple, not the other way around. For the simple fact Apple is trying to ban devices that Verizon carries that Samsung creates. If anything, you would expect the opposite. There are many speculations one could make as to why. The thing that needs to happen, is to let Verizon know that passing on devices like the Nexus isn't something consumers aren't going to stand for.

audioxtc85

Verizon is definitely dropping the ball if they pass on this device! A lot of android lovers are wanting this phone and the ones with Verizon service will jump ship to another carrier if they do not release this device soon

quiche

If the Galaxy Nexus doesn't come to Verizon (I'm having Nexus One flashbacks here) then I will end my 10+-year membership with Verizon and join up with whoever does get it.

MobileJhawk

I think I speak for many who have waited for a phone like this. I am clinging to my OG Droid and I have yet to use my last 2 year renewal, hoping to find that one phone that would be as great as the first Droid. Now that Nexus is coming, I am planning on buying 2 (one for me and one for the Mrs.) If VZ passes on this, we are cancelling our plan and going with someone else. I love the network, but I hate these sorts of games.

gerio

Firstly, Reddit is known for stirring up stuff like this that means nothing. Even down in the comments, someone, possibly the writer, alluded that they have no idea if this true, but "Verizon has been known to do something like this before". Oh, yeah, if that doesn't nail down the cold hard facts, then what does? Please...

Second, one of the videos clearly shows "Verizon" on the phone, then there's a pic showing the back of the phone and the "4G LTE" logo can be clearly seen. So this tells me that Verizon is pretty well invested in carrying this phone. Is it written in stone? No, not that I can see right away. But between what I've seen of Reddit lately, plus what I've seen in those videos and pics, I'm going with "it's coming to Verizon". And not prematurely blowing a fuse just yet.

Plus, folks, even if this turns out to be true, after my AT&T experience, lemme tell you what I would do before I would EVER consider another carrier...

I'D BUY A COTTON PICKIN' VERIZON IPHONE FIRST!!!!!!!!!

I believe I've made my point clear enough. That's the best I can do after a 26-hour day.

Geri O

Wildman

Rythmyc wrote:
Not sure if you read, but Verizon is actually helping Samsung against Apple, not the other way around. For the simple fact Apple is trying to ban devices that Verizon carries that Samsung creates. If anything, you would expect the opposite. There are many speculations one could make as to why. The thing that needs to happen, is to let Verizon know that passing on devices like the Nexus isn't something consumers aren't going to stand for.

These days everyone is going after everyone so its to the point that snything is possible but it doesnt matter because there is no way I would leave a carrier for a device, what good is rge device it the netwotk isnt there? Plus I am not a Samsung fan...

MobileJhawk

Sure Reddit is good at stirring the pot and yes, I did wander over here from there. And I know that 100% of 99% of these rumors are mere speculation and fearmongering.

But what I can attest to is the massive run-around that Verizon is great at doing with regard to devices, e.g. Bionic. I was sold on that phone when it was announced in January, and we all know how that little fiasco turned out... Verizon is constantly underwhelming me with blah mid-level phones and selling them as "cutting edge." Trade my pure Android for bloatware and a phone I have to hack/mod/root to make useful? No please, and thank you.

I would absolutely leave this carrier if they don't provide the devices that I want. If all I needed was a feature phone, then I wouldn't worry about what devices and focus on the network. Here, the network is "meh." Call quality, data transfer rates, coverage, all these things are average and nothing better/worse than any other carrier. We don't have 4G and the response to when it will come is "sometime, maybe."

So I am sticking around because of this phone and waiting. If Verizon does get this phone, great! If they pass on it, or it goes into limbo mode for another 6 months while some other carrier launches it, then I will move to that carrier.

budone

I am sure VZW will get this phone. The same time as others??? Who knows, bit I think VZW has been bitten too many times with new flavors of Android OS that end up screwing up the device, that they want to be sure the device will work and work correctly before releasing it.

Rythmyc

gerio wrote:
Firstly, Reddit is known for stirring up stuff like this that means nothing. Even down in the comments, someone, possibly the writer, alluded that they have no idea if this true, but "Verizon has been known to do something like this before". Oh, yeah, if that doesn't nail down the cold hard facts, then what does? Please...

Second, one of the videos clearly shows "Verizon" on the phone, then there's a pic showing the back of the phone and the "4G LTE" logo can be clearly seen. So this tells me that Verizon is pretty well invested in carrying this phone. Is it written in stone? No, not that I can see right away. But between what I've seen of Reddit lately, plus what I've seen in those videos and pics, I'm going with "it's coming to Verizon". And not prematurely blowing a fuse just yet.

Plus, folks, even if this turns out to be true, after my AT&T experience, lemme tell you what I would do before I would EVER consider another carrier...

I'D BUY A COTTON PICKIN' VERIZON IPHONE FIRST!!!!!!!!!

I believe I've made my point clear enough. That's the best I can do after a 26-hour day.

Geri O
Yes, Reddit is known for stirring the pot. Yes, Verizon has been known to do this, it's why Verizon users even start believe rumors like this. You'll notice in my post I even said it's rumors. The fact remains, it still may not come to Verizon. The purpose of my post, is to get Verizon consumers to e-mail and let the executives know we DO want this phone on this network.

I don't know if you're familiar with how things work? Yes, Verizon test units are spotted in videos and screenshots. Why you ask? Because it's "supposed to be a Verizon exclusive, and possibly other carriers depending on the popularity of it." So it's natural the phones you see in leaked videos and screenshots are Verizon branded. Does this mean it's going to come to Verizon? Absolutely not. They "tested" the Nexus One, and it did NOT end up on Verizon. They rejected it.

AZSALUKI

i might give that blog a bit more credit if they cited at least one source of these rumors. i'm sure the rumors are out there, but they are just rumors. the phone looks great. however, there will be a better one within months of it's launch anyway. if you chase the latest and greatest device, then you'll be switching carriers every year. go through the history of android handsets over the past 2 years (the standard required contract time period). every few months one of the carriers has "the best" handset out there (IF you consider the handset AND the netwrok it runs on. ie:sure, the EVO was out nearly a year befor the tbolt and they are very similar....but as soon as the tbolt hit verizon, it blew away the EVO if you care about speed at all). the nexus looks awesome......and by the time it launches (on whatever network) we will be watching the next rumored device.

Jax_Omen

I was just horribly disappointed to hear that they're using a PenTile display instead of the vastly superior RGB Stripe. The PenTile display in my Galaxy S phone bothers me, I'm one of those who can see the individual subpixels during usage... Hopefully it'll be acceptable due to the extremely high resolution.

Deadneko

You could keep waiting two months till some un-announced phone comes out......but that is weak. I am just going to jump to what ever provider has the Galaxy Prime. I have no attachment to Verizon since my Droid X sits in 1x most of the time in NYC...even after replacement. Motorola has done nothing that makes me say wow lately....time to try Samsung.

gerio

To whom it may apply to...

I'm 53 years old, I know how it works. And I also know that none of us really knows what is about to happen with the Galaxy Nexus. If you don't like my view or opinions, get over it. I'm just responding, just like you did...

Besides, after that 20-odd day yesterday (I can't even remember now), I was in no mood for my 3rd Bionic's cr@p this morning. And its been epic, worse than ever. So I'm taking off early to go pick up my new iPhone 4S. There, I said it. I give up. Uncle. No masse (?). White flags over the bunker.

I'm not giving up Android, but for now, I'm pretty shell-shocked over the Bionic fiasco. Maybe the Bionic will be better with that rumored update. Maybe the Galaxy Nexus will come to Verizon and be great. Maybe they will find a cure for cancer (not being flippant there, we have a family member dealing with that at the moment. Good prognosis, thankfully). But I'm geeked out right now. I need a break...and a phone that .....just.....works...No matter how quaint or dated, the iPhone at least does that.

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it...for now...
Geri O

gerio

Guess I need to change my sig, eh... :smileyhappy:

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PJNC284

gerio

Not regretting my move to the Dark Side today, but I'm still very interested in the Galaxy Nexus.

But I'm giving it at least a month, maybe more, to see how it shakes out once released. No more first day purchases for me. That worked out great with my first Droid X, but the experience with the Bionic has been the polar opposite.

Geri O

Jax_Omen

I just can't believe you defected, Geri!

Ann154

Here is the official press release.

http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2011/10/pr2011-10-21a.html

maryl

gerio wrote:
To whom it may apply to...

I'm 53 years old, I know how it works. And I also know that none of us really knows what is about to happen with the Galaxy Nexus. If you don't like my view or opinions, get over it. I'm just responding, just like you did...

Besides, after that 20-odd day yesterday (I can't even remember now), I was in no mood for my 3rd Bionic's cr@p this morning. And its been epic, worse than ever. So I'm taking off early to go pick up my new iPhone 4S. There, I said it. I give up. Uncle. No masse (?). White flags over the bunker.

I'm not giving up Android, but for now, I'm pretty shell-shocked over the Bionic fiasco. Maybe the Bionic will be better with that rumored update. Maybe the Galaxy Nexus will come to Verizon and be great. Maybe they will find a cure for cancer (not being flippant there, we have a family member dealing with that at the moment. Good prognosis, thankfully). But I'm geeked out right now. I need a break...and a phone that .....just.....works...No matter how quaint or dated, the iPhone at least does that.

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it...for now...
Geri O

I'm in agreement with you. With all the latest and greatest technology, if a phone doesn't function as a phone, it's a paper weight. I'm sticking with android, I want to upgrade but i'm almost afraid to because my current phone functions just fine. We are always looking for the grass that is greener, that is human nature..... Hope your I phone experience is better for you :smileyhappy:

hacutlf

Verizon confirmed that they are getting it later this year.

sumdude

Whole thing got started beause Samsung issued a tweet about Verizon receiving it in the US. Verizon wanted to keep that under lid on for another week or two. They made Samsung retract that tweet, then issue a new tweet that made both parties look stupid. Judging from the MAP leak date. VZW should announce the pre-order & release date, shortly, after the Razr pre-launch ordering period wraps up & starts shipping out.

unknown

Thanks everyone for your feedback and links to our official press release for the Galaxy Nexus. To sign up for info about the Galaxy Nexus and to get details about when the pre-order starts, click here.

AZSALUKI

MarquiaF_VZW wrote:
Thanks everyone for your feedback and links to our official press release for the Galaxy Nexus. To sign up for info about the Galaxy Nexus and to get details about when the pre-order starts, click here.

while we appreciate the effort marquiaF, we never actually recieve any emails. i signed up for the iphone info back in february and never recieved any emails. i then signed up for the thunderbolt info, and all i got was an email, informing me when it would be available, 2 weeks after it was available....lol. verizon needs a better system for this as i've seen MANY complaints from forum members about these email updates.

Ann154

Strangely enough, I actually got the pre-order email about the Droid Razr yesterday before the pre-order today. I had signed up for something else months ago and this email was the first one to come before the product was available.