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Galaxy Nexus not pure Google experience

As a developer disappointed that Verizon altered the Galaxy Nexus by disableing Google Wallet. The Nexus line of smartphones from Google supposed to be unaltered so that developers can use to program and test all the newest features.

This will probably will be the only Nexus for Verizon, I'll bet Google will never release another Nexus phone with Verizon in the future.

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Tidbits

... We'vealready been down this road. No Nexus hasit preinstalled. The only Nexus that can use itis the Nexus S 4G. The complaint is so old if you reallywant it that bad you can put it on and there are tutorials. That is what a "true" google experience phone is about.

PJNC284

^ exactly. People seem to forget that the Nexus S 4G is the only one that supports it out of the box. Guess that's the only nexus in existence according to some people. Some people just like to hear themselves complain.

Tidbits

Honestly... It's Sprint and Google the reason why there is no Wallet on any other device...

If you simply look at this website...

Currently ONLY the Nexus S 4G meets these requirements for Google Wallet.

To use Google Wallet in-store, you need to:
- Have an Android-powered phone with NFC
- Be on the Sprint mobile network
To set up your Google Wallet account on your Sprint, Android NFC phone, just launch the app and follow the instructions. If you don’t see Google Wallet on your phone, you may need to update the Android software.

That right there in on itself that i highlighted red that there is some type of deal going on between the two. Verizon might have tried to get in there, and working out something where their protocol(Isis), AND Google's own protocol could work together(which is HIGHLY possible).

PJNC284

Sprint is the only one with integrated Google Voice too. Looks like maybe they're trying to get whatever slight advantage they can by being Google's guinea pigs.

Tidbits

There you have it. Didn't have to void my warranty or anything. Took it from my cousins Nexus S 4G.

B33

Well there for a while Tidbits when Sprint was on my incredible or in the Market i should say i was wondering if i had a sprint phone or Verizon. an it stayed there untill the inc. got this last update at wictch it flipped back to Verizon. An another thing thats puzzling it keeps saying i'm in Medora wich is a little non encorperated town thats just to the North of us but what i'm wondering is if it's not pulling off the sprint Tower thats over by Medora an thats why i'm getting this. An its been showing up on both Droids.

An on the Sprint 4G you was referring to my Niece's Husband has one. An it's cool. it'd be neet to get that what you said Tidbits from his phone. If i get myself a Nexus.

Tidbits

wow that picture is HUGE... Didn't think it would be that big lol.

haysouse

What is the big deal with Wallet?

Even if I had it, I would still [continue to] use Paypass on my credit/debit card. Slicker than knocking your phone to the reader.

Your card probably has it too.

I think Google missed the boat on this one. You'll need a cc/debit card anyway to pay from Wallet right.

webbroi

I agree 110 % I had the last google nexus s with sprint and now with Verizon I can't modify anything. I can't even use Google Voice for native text and voicemail. Its a nightmare and there is not any support.

Tidbits

webbroi wrote:
I agree 110 % I had the last google nexus s with sprint and now with Verizon I can't modify anything. I can't even use Google Voice for native text and voicemail. Its a nightmare and there is not any support.

You have to bring that up with Google... Sprint has an exclusive deal with Sprint for Google Voice. Someone mentioned that in an earlier post.

B33

Sprint seems to get exclusives on alott of things these days wonder how they pull that one out of there bodiddley. When they took over the Nascar Top sponsor Roll when RG Renolds dropped it back in 03 they pulled some things out of there Butts. An one was stopping Verizon from entering the Cup seen an this is one place they did it When Ryan Newman was with Penske an alltel was merging with Verizon they wanted to Run Verizon Logo's on there Cars since The Alltel brand would Vanish but would Sprint let it Happen. Nope! they would not an Roger was'nt to happy about it Eather. An to this day there is'nt a Cup Team Running Verizon's logo's because of Sprint's Tactics. B33

bwk5150

With all due respect to all you posters but the orginal post is correct VERIZON is the problem they asked Google not to include it. Which is a ton of crap. I have already asked my congressman to look into this. Verizon no matter the crap answer they give us. Doesnt want the compeitiion for its upcoming mobile payment system ISIS. I cant wait for the goverment to enforce the law which Verizon is breaking by not allowing it. Verizon is disgraceful what you are doing and you know it.

webbroi

Please Add your insight here:

http://community.vzw.com/t5/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus/Google-Voice-on-Galaxy-Nexus-Native-Google-Experience-I-don-t/m-p/754966/highlight/true#M223

rcschnoor

webbroi wrote:
Please Add your insight here:

http://community.vzw.com/t5/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus/Google-Voice-on-Galaxy-Nexus-Native-Google-Experience-I-don-t/m-p/754966/highlight/true#M223

Out of curiosity, why didn't YOU just add YOUR experience here? Why did YOU need to start a new thread?

gerio

God bless the posts and the posters like this exchange...

With all due respect to all you posters but the orginal post is correct VERIZON is the problem they asked Google not to include it. Which is a ton of crap. I have already asked my congressman to look into this. ((YEAH, I'M CERTAIN THAT WITH THE DOG AND PONY SHOW GOING ON IN WASHINGTON AND STATE GOVERNMENTS, HE IS REALLY CONCERNED WITH THIS SILLY ISSUE))Verizon no matter the crap answer they give us. Doesnt want the compeitiion for its upcoming mobile payment system ISIS. I cant wait for the goverment to enforce the law which Verizon is breaking by not allowing it. ((WHAT LAW IS THAT? CITE IT AND WHERE IT IS FOUND FOR ME)) Verizon is disgraceful what you are doing and you know it.

Finally, someone on these forums who has official insight into the agreements/negotiations between Google and Verizon!!!!! ((FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, YOU CAN'T BE REFERRING TO THE POSTER YOU QUOTED. REALLY??))

Sorry for the caps, had to distinguish my response from the rest of this post.

Geri O

rcschnoor

gerio wrote:
God bless the posts and the posters like this exchange...

With all due respect to all you posters but the orginal post is correct VERIZON is the problem they asked Google not to include it. Which is a ton of crap. I have already asked my congressman to look into this. ((YEAH, I'M CERTAIN THAT WITH THE DOG AND PONY SHOW GOING ON IN WASHINGTON AND STATE GOVERNMENTS, HE IS REALLY CONCERNED WITH THIS SILLY ISSUE))Verizon no matter the crap answer they give us. Doesnt want the compeitiion for its upcoming mobile payment system ISIS. I cant wait for the goverment to enforce the law which Verizon is breaking by not allowing it. ((WHAT LAW IS THAT? CITE IT AND WHERE IT IS FOUND FOR ME)) Verizon is disgraceful what you are doing and you know it.

Finally, someone on these forums who has official insight into the agreements/negotiations between Google and Verizon!!!!! ((FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, YOU CAN'T BE REFERRING TO THE POSTER YOU QUOTED. REALLY??))

Sorry for the caps, had to distinguish my response from the rest of this post.

Geri O

Sorry gerio, that was meant as complete sarcasm. :smileytongue:

Tidbits

Nope... Google does fine without Verizon. What happened to ALL those people complaining and was going to jump to AT&T or T-Mobile when they get the Galaxy Nexus? That
It has already been pointed out that ALL the previous Nexi have all had bloat of some sort and we are NOT talking Google apps.
It's a MAJOR misconception on what a Google Experience device is.

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