Nexus 6 Pre-Orders

[tolucafreak]

Does anyone know when Verizon will have the Nexus 6 for Pre-Order? Tried going to Google Play store but that failed quick because they sold out in seconds.

[Ann154]

Tidbits wrote:

It could work...

HOWEVER the CDMA portion may not because of how CDMA works.  You need to import the IMEI into the database to connect.

It might already work if this report is any indication. A review unit was used for the test. http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/31/nexus-6-working-on-verizon-out-of-the-box/

[Tidbits]

@Ann154

Was just pointing out that's the only way Verizon could do anything he thinks.  Verizon can't lock out the device since there is only one Model.  Doing anything would affect all other Nexus devices as they are all the same model.

@Everyone in general If Verizon wanted the bootloader encrypted(ALL Nexus devices have locked bootloaders... If they were unlocked you wouldn't need to type fastboot oem UNLOCK).  Then all including the PlayStore version would have the same bootloader.  They are not going to use the same model number and sending random units out without confusing which ones are locked and which ones are unlocked.

@tolucafreak I think you should move on, or get the Play version.  Verizon doesn't indulge very much information on anything.  Also Google is TERRIBLE at product launches. 

[B33]

Good Points Mr. Tidbits I'm ready for the phone to be at the stores.. wanna see it..

[jtown]

I would be shocked (Shocked!) if there's a Verizon version of another Nexus phone.  They had their chance with the Galaxy Nexus and blew it in pretty much every way possible.  Every update was delayed by weeks or months and we never got the last update for that phone.  It was abandoned when the earliest buyers still had a year left on their contracts even tho Google released another major update.  The Nexus line is supposed to be on the bleeding edge of Android with no crapware.  That's the opposite of everything Verizon stands for.

[Tidbits]

Google dropped support for it on their own there was a Google groups thread about it but no one bothered to read it. I used to have it bookmarked but it was taken down.

Google devs gave up going through the process. When they did the AOSP project with Sony they found found out carriers was the least of the problem.

CDMA was the biggest problem and the reason why Google released the PDK to quicken the process. Without the PDK they found the process for just that part alone averaged 6 to 8 months on it's own. Carrier testing took no longer than a month.

[Tidbits]

Actually

Nexus devices were NEVER supposed to be the bleeding edge. It was to move technology farther. It is made to force manufacturers to make a better product. It's the bar that forces manufacturers to shoot over. It's also a marker for developers to code on. Code for the lowest Nexus and the highest Nexus and it "should" work on all android devices provided manufacturers(Samsung is NOTORIOUS for) modify libraries awkwardly.

[tbo27]

So you'd be shocked if Verizon would try to make more money huh on a nexus . Yeah the first one kinda sucked  via Samsung. Never underestimate what what big black will do to fill a bottomless pit. Fool you once..

[droidmaniac29]

Went to the source and called Google.  Google is stating currently that Verizon is not supported but is coming soon.  Contacted Verizon and of course mums the word there surprise surprise.  But Google is stating towards December for a launch.  Starting to wonder if they are drinking the one plus one juice.

[Imacellist]

Basically the point here is not that they push other devices, but that they have ignored the device that matters to those here. Not only do they not mention it, but when google makes statements, Verizon is left out of the picture as well. We know the device works on Verizon, but some want to know if they can get it on contract at a discount, and when they will be able to. Google is also changing the nexus line to be more main stream, hence the carrier launches. If the current goal of the nexus line is just to show android to developers, then it would have stayed strictly on the play store. Moving to carriers with subsidies brings this device to the maintstream. Instead of bashing those that are upset that Verizon has made no mention, just understand that it is purely frustration that people like myself feel because Verizon is the only carrier that ignores the fact that they will be carrying it. We currently have no idea if it will be in stores, and if so, when? Verizon can put this info out there and push the Droid Turbo at the same time. I'm not saying it needs to be plastered on the front page, just that Verizon should tell us whether or not they will sell it themselves. Then those that really want it will know they will have to buy it somewhere else.

[Tidbits]

Imacellist wrote:

Basically the point here is not that they push other devices, but that they have ignored the device that matters to those here. Not only do they not mention it, but when google makes statements, Verizon is left out of the picture as well. We know the device works on Verizon, but some want to know if they can get it on contract at a discount, and when they will be able to. Google is also changing the nexus line to be more main stream, hence the carrier launches. If the current goal of the nexus line is just to show android to developers, then it would have stayed strictly on the play store. Moving to carriers with subsidies brings this device to the maintstream. Instead of bashing those that are upset that Verizon has made no mention, just understand that it is purely frustration that people like myself feel because Verizon is the only carrier that ignores the fact that they will be carrying it. We currently have no idea if it will be in stores, and if so, when? Verizon can put this info out there and push the Droid Turbo at the same time. I'm not saying it needs to be plastered on the front page, just that Verizon should tell us whether or not they will sell it themselves. Then those that really want it will know they will have to buy it somewhere else.

If they want more developers they had to find a way to get it into their hands better.  Some newly developers can't afford to dump hundreds to thousands of dollars.  With it going to carrier of choice it'll help alleviate the initial burden of cost.  Also this allows developers to pick their carrier of choice and field test their apps on daily use instead of just in the office because the coverage is terrible or expensive to have multiple carriers(I actually have 3 of 4 major carrier plans).

Also by having it released the way it is it forces manufacturers to push over the bar.  With the Nexus 5 manufacturers are pushing the 801 which is just an overclocked 800.  Google could have gone 801 and we wouldn't see 808, or 810 devices next year.  With them being on all carriers it forces manufacturers to do more.

Those who really want it will go buy it somewhere else.  We all know it is supported on Verizon.  If they really want they'll go somewhere else.  I would...  Did...

[firesafetybear]

I'll never buy a Nexus 6 on Verizon after the Galaxy Nexus abomination. Noooooo way.

[Tidbits]

Too bad...

The Nexus 6 is no different than the others. Unlike the Galaxy Nexus which I said would be treated differently from the beginning.

Model numbers are the SME the whole way around. Galaxy Nexus had different model numbers even software signatures. That alone right there showed they were different. This time around there are the same all the way around. Google can't put in software to affect other devices on other carriers.

[droidmaniac29]

Thank you for your developer work I know you guys don't get enough credit.  Google just did another round of preorders on the play store and it was snatched up in under a minute not good.

[Tidbits]

They only probably only doing 10K units at a time. Motorola doesn't have the resources to make Apple or Samsung like number of units. I am not going to bother for a while with the play store. I don't mind waiting.

[B33]

Me too I'd go for a six month's pass let things simmer.. a bit.. like find wine it gets better with time..

[#17]

firesafetybear wrote:

I'll never buy a Nexus 6 on Verizon after the Galaxy Nexus abomination. Noooooo way.

All of them should be the same. Droid Life got theirs to work on Verizon

http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/31/nexus-6-working-on-verizon-out-of-the-box/

[B33]

Worked pretty good too.! 

[Tidbits]

I am only going to speculate here...

https://plus.google.com/u/0/112218872649456413744/posts/akHWypRNEn3

Nexus 6 will be the same way, and a F*YA!

[B33]

Looks Like you can get em from Motorola Now according to this from Droid Life, 

http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/06/nexus-6-now-available-from-motorola/

[droidmaniac29]

Until they ran out of stock as well.   I have a feeling every carrier should be get it by Thanksgiving all the shopping people will be doing, it would be dumb to miss that window of opportunity.

[Shane3118]

I preordered through Motorola yesterday.  Estimated date of November 21st.