My new unlocked GN arrives tomorrow

**pounder001** · 02-01-2012, 06:20 AM

I've been reading almost every thread I can on here to learn as much as I can about the GN.
I am a current AT&T subscriber and will be removing my sim card from my Galaxy S2 and popping it into my GN, and hoping it is a simple plug and play.
I am on a 2GB data plan and hope to continue to use that and WiFi to cover my data.

It will be interesting to compare my Galaxy S2 to the GN

Thanks!

**kkhanmd** · 02-01-2012, 09:03 AM

where and how much did you buy it from? wondering if anyone knows the site to buy the GSM car dock also.

**SteveISU** · 02-01-2012, 09:08 AM

Yes the sim is simple plug and play. Down load Android System Info from the market to find out what build you have and if your updates will come from Google or through Samsung. If under builld info you are Yakju, your updates come from google. If anything else, the come from Samsung. You can flash Yakju (extremely easy to do) and you'll probably get updated to 4.0.2 within minutes.

**pounder001** · 02-01-2012, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by kkhanmd

where and how much did you buy it from? wondering if anyone knows the site to buy the GSM car dock also.

From an Amazon reseller (located in Chicago) paid $625 shipped ($620 + 4.99 shipping) for a NIB GSM unlocked 16gb device

Sorry not buying a car dock so can't help there

**pounder001** · 02-01-2012, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by SteveISU

Yes the sim is simple plug and play. Down load Android System Info from the market to find out what build you have and if your updates will come from Google or through Samsung. If under builld info you are Yakju, your updates come from google. If anything else, the come from Samsung. You can flash Yakju (extremely easy to do) and you'll probably get updated to 4.0.2 within minutes.

Thanks appreciate the information

**kkhanmd** · 02-01-2012, 03:19 PM

I hope it comes with a US wall charger and not European wall charger.

**pounder001** · 02-01-2012, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by kkhanmd

I hope it comes with a US wall charger and not European wall charger.

Ouch, I didn't even think of that

Any thoughts on how I work around this if it doesn't?

**pounder001** · 02-01-2012, 04:08 PM

hmmmmm, as long as the phones USB port is a micro USB I should be ok but I am going to do some rearch to see what I can find out

**slvrevoix** · 02-01-2012, 06:59 PM

They come with a euro charger. I just used my gsii wall charger. All androids are micro usb to reg usb . So use your computer if you must

**SteveISU** · 02-01-2012, 08:59 PM

My Gnex from Negri came with a US charger.

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**j c m** · 02-01-2012, 09:41 PM

My GNex from amazon came with a U.S. adapter.

**pounder001** · 02-01-2012, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the feedback, I currently have a Galaxy GS2, so it looks like I will be all set (so far anyways) in charging up my new GN

**SteveISU** · 02-02-2012, 09:29 AM

The phone is awesome. No problems lasting the entire day on one charge. Most of the battery issues I believe are with the LTE versions (for obvious reasons).

**pounder001** · 02-02-2012, 11:03 AM

SteveISU: If my build is not the Yakju, where would I find information about flashing it onto my phone?

**pounder001** · 02-02-2012, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by pounder001

SteveISU: If my build is not the Yakju, where would I find information about flashing it onto my phone?

SteveISU
Never mind, found your thread on this hopefully it works for me as easily

**SteveISU** · 02-02-2012, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by pounder001

SteveISU
Never mind, found your thread on this hopefully it works for me as easily

Yeah it's in there. Just remember to reboot your computer after you install the USB drivers. lol

**pounder001** · 02-02-2012, 03:48 PM

So far so good! Came with a US charger, looks like from what I can tell it is a Canada GSM phone. Did a couple of test calls and everything seems ok, although my AT&T signal is not as strong as my GS2.

Following what SteveISU said I am pretty sure it is a Yakju build (using Android System information) or at least I see that in the information? - Although I checked for updates and it said none found, I am on 4.0.1

**timberga** · 02-02-2012, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by pounder001

So far so good! Came with a US charger, looks like from what I can tell it is a Canada GSM phone. Did a couple of test calls and everything seems ok, although my AT&T signal is not as strong as my GS2.

Following what SteveISU said I am pretty sure it is a Yakju build (using Android System information) or at least I see that in the information? - Although I checked for updates and it said none found, I am on 4.0.1

Download GNOfficialUpdate from the market....that way you will know for sure.

**pounder001** · 02-02-2012, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by timberga

Download GNOfficialUpdate from the market....that way you will know for sure.

Thanks but I couldn't find any app by that name in the market

**SteveISU** · 02-02-2012, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by pounder001

Thanks but I couldn't find any app by that name in the market

Android system info from the market>launch app>system>build info>look down next to product· What does it say?

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**pounder001** · 02-02-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by SteveISU

Android system info from the market>launch app>system>build info>look down next to product· What does it say?

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FINALLY!
3rd attempt firmware update worked (operator error) just got a notification there is an update

Thanks!

**SteveISU** · 02-02-2012, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by pounder001

FINALLY!
3rd attempt firmware update worked (operator error) just got a notification there is an update

Thanks!

Glad to hear it.

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**pounder001** · 02-03-2012, 05:23 AM

Appreciate everyone's help, this was my 1st adventure with an unlocked phone and updating firmware

**pounder001** · 02-03-2012, 05:29 AM

Initial impressions as compared to my Galaxy S2, is WOW so far the GN with 4.0.2 is very smooth everything seems to be working fine, AT&T phone signal is between 3G and H+, wifi no issues.

Phone seems to be a little quiet even with the volume turned up, love the splash screen on start up but it would be nice to have some sort of music or a tone with it, not sure if I am doing something wrong or not... any ways so far so GOOD, for $625 I am happy

- Hoping to recoup some of my investment GN dollars by selling my 3 month old GS2 on ebay

**SteveISU** · 02-03-2012, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by pounder001

Initial impressions as compared to my Galaxy S2, is WOW so far the GN with 4.0.2 is very smooth everything seems to be working fine, AT&T phone signal is between 3G and H+, wifi no issues.

Phone seems to be a little quiet even with the volume turned up, love the splash screen on start up but it would be nice to have some sort of music or a tone with it, not sure if I am doing something wrong or not... any ways so far so GOOD, for $625 I am happy

- Hoping to recoup some of my investment GN dollars by selling my 3 month old GS2 on ebay

Pick up Volume+ and light flow from the market. Helps with volume and light flow lets you customize the LED notification light.

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