Last time I posted about this the files for 4.2 on Sprint were on Google's server. Now they are being pushed out. I'll say this for VZW. At least they're consistent. CONSISTENTLY LAST IN UPDATING THEIR PHONES!!!!. Well done, VZW. Well done.
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-421-pushing-sprint-galaxy-nexus
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I have to ask what is really the difference between 4.1 and 4.2? Is it worth getting your panties in a bunch?
The swipe-like interface ALONE is worth the update...
It is that much of a difference from 4.1 to 4.2?
I imagine not everyone would feel that way, but I have a nexus 10 with 4.2.1 and I like it more than 4.1.1 but I'm sure vzw stuff won't work well on it. For example, the mobile remote/DVR manager only partially works. I expect most vzw created bloatware won't work at all. I work for a software company and when that sort of thing happens, its due to a lack of vision... Of the sort you'd expect from a bloated, bean counting organization.
I have been reading from people with other phones on 4.2.2 that the battery life is much better. This is of special concern to us with the Galaxy Nexus, for obvious reasons. I like some of the new features in the interface, but I am really hoping for the better battery life. I will give this a week or two, but then I will have to make a decision. Verizon is truly the worst at updating their software...I just went through this whole ordeal with my Samsung Fascinate, and now this. Sheesh.
The new Photo Sphere software is in the update, Google Now updates, DayDream Feature, these are 3 major features in it that I know of.
If Verizon doe stop support now, they better just release the phone and let Google do the updates. Verizon would save money and time by letting Google push the update. I really hope Dish and Google get a Carrier put together and operational by the time my contract is up. I'm sick of the new Data Gouging Tiers, Crappy lte Speeds of 12 mbps down 5 up, and the negligence to updating the Phone's os, also treating customer's like mushrooms, keeping them in the dark and feeding them crap.
Verizon doesn't have to give a specific date to the update's date it will push, just let us know if they are working on it, or if we are getting them, or if they ran into problems. Any information is good, as long as we know they're actually doing something.
12 mbps down & 5 up??? You're complaining about that being slow? Try where I live, DSL (no cable available) has a PEAK of 1.2 mbps (throughput about 650 kbps). I use an AT&T unlimited DATA aircard for my main internet for its peak of 4 mbps (throughput 2 mbps). But yes, Photosphere, Daydream, along with Battery Life,Google Now, & memory handling improvements are rather major. Most of the tech mags were surprised that this was an incremental update & not a major for all of the enhancements involved. And yes, it would be good for Google to become their own carrier (if FTC & FCC would allow it), not that I would ever see it here.
Good thing updates do t really matter.. Ask the average user and they will have no clue..
I think for people who purchase other handsets that might be the case but not with the Nexus(IMO). I think that most people bought the Nexus because they expected to finally have a handset that would run the latest and greatest version of Android. Nexus buyers for the most part aren't the average user.
When the Nexus on VZW launched it was competing with Verizon's flagship Razr, and it didn't get much support from VZW. Motorola and VZW were spending millions on pushing the Droid nameplate and a lot of buyers bought in. Keep in mind also that at the corporate stores when a customer comes in looking to upgrade they are usually "encouraged" to buy a Motorola product.
That is not true, I was pushed to an I-phone. One rep was honest enough to tell me that he gets a little commission off sales so come be to see him when I am ready to upgrade my other line. The reps probably are going to push you to the more expensive phone. I don't think any of the Razr phone line has 4.2. As for Motorola getting updates first, I don't think that is true, I was my understanding that Motorola was one of the slowest for updates before Google acquired them. First thing Google did to correct that was the push the 4.1 update out to the Razr M, Razr HD and Razr Maxx. That fast update had nothing to do with Verizon, that was a manufacturer getting out that update ASAP.
I agree people who buy Nexus phones get them for the pure Android experience and the faster updates to the os for Google's latest and greatest of innovation.You don't have to be a techie or nerd about it to know what the options are in having a Nexus device. People get the phones for those reasons.
Just an FYI about Motorola, they will be releasing the New Motorola X phone in a couple months across all carriers and will be pure Android like a Nexus, but won't carry the Nexus branding. Which means that it should have Faster updates like a Nexus since their won't be a skin on it like blur. I think I read that it will be at Google I/O in May, and should be out right after it. Google doesn't want other oem's thinking they are giving Motorola special considerations with the Nexus branding.
Heard that too, little bird has also said the X will come with 5.0. I would be gong ho for those, but I not a fan of those phones getting huge and the X is supposed to have a 5 inch screen.
RAZR, I wound not take that device if you paid me. Loaded with bloat and too thin to hold... Thickness or lack thereof is not a feature... Its a liability. I'm not holding out any hope for a droid branded phone from these people.
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Congrats to Sprint for still have a cruddy network. How about upgrading that instead of phones?
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Congrats to Sprint for still have a cruddy network. How about upgrading that instead of phones?
Because to upgrade the network costs money. The upgrade of an OS is on Google.
I guess it depends on where you live. My in-laws live in an area with good sprint coverage. Yes, Verizon does have the overall best coverage IMHO but that doesn't let them off the hook for the way they've been handling updates.
I absolutely LOVED this one. Its reason enough to EXPECT timely updates!!!!
We are denied these updates to support an antiquated, crappy business model that provides Verizon with a 40%+ profit margin because they bleed us dry and only provide the minimum.
You do realize there is a difference between a SECURITY update and an OS update. If Android didn't update their OS but once every few years like PC OSes do you wouldn't think there was anything wrong with your phone. And if you think Verizon prices are too high you are free to go elsewhere. No one is forcing you to stay. As if a smartphone is a necessity anyway. My phone has ICS and I'm in no hurry to get Jelly Bean. And yes ICS didn't bring improvement to Gingerbread I doubt Jelly Bean would provide me with anything extra that I would notice. In fact since Jelly Bean would prevent me from using Flash on my phone I see it as a downgrade.
Certainly... Ive been using windows for some time... But we have gotten nothing at all... If we got security patches (with vzw it'll be right after the monkey flies out... ) this might not be that big a deal... But AFAIK, the only way security is improved is by an OS update. And I'm running flash on my 4.1.1 gnex... AND my nexus 10.
Oh and in case anyone missed this: http://bgr.com/2013/02/05/android-4-2-2-release-date-rumor-316362/ If correct we will soon be FOUR revs behind and come may... It'll be 5 when klp releases in May
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