No AOSP support for sprint galaxy nexus!

**harold42483** · 07-10-2012, 12:08 PM

Sprint needs to hand over those drivers otherwise this is not a true nexus device.

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**VDub2174** · 07-10-2012, 12:44 PM

I read that too

**ajonesma** · 07-10-2012, 12:50 PM

C'mon Sprint, why sell it as a pure Google device if it is not an AOSP device? This is making me want to leave Sprint for a GSM carrier, but I also wanna stay for the unlimited data.

**VW Maverick** · 07-10-2012, 01:49 PM

Hmm. Maybe I should look into that rooting thing that you crazy kids have been talking about.

I may wait and see what CM10 looks like in a few weeks.

Mav.

**ajonesma** · 07-10-2012, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by VW Maverick

Hmm. Maybe I should look into that rooting thing that you crazy kids have been talking about.

I may wait and see what CM10 looks like in a few weeks.

Mav.

CM10 should be awesome. CM9 was great but I liked AOKP better because you can change the softkeys colors and add more buttons, very easily.

**TheIncredibleMrCool** · 07-10-2012, 02:53 PM

I read the article too. I am going to be jumping to a GSM device myself. Screw Sprint. I'm done. I've held out waiting for their network to be as it should be, but they keep dragging their feet. Also, now, no AOSP. I want a device wherein when Google releases something, I get it day 1. Not months later. I'm soon to go into Android development, and I will not play around with half-baked carriers that screw with people, false advertise, etc. Done with Sprint!

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**Gator352** · 07-10-2012, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by TheIncredibleMrCool

I read the article too. I am going to be jumping to a GSM device myself. Screw Sprint. I'm done. I've held out waiting for their network to be as it should be, but they keep dragging their feet. Also, now, no AOSP. I want a device wherein when Google releases something, I get it day 1. Not months later. I'm soon to go into Android development, and I will not play around with half-baked carriers that screw with people, false advertise, etc. Done with Sprint!

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I have an upgrade and I was about to get the Gnex Friday till' I read the article. I must say that I am inclined to agree with you.

**VDub2174** · 07-10-2012, 09:48 PM

That article isn't going to make me wanna switch to a GSM carrier that gives me less reception (in my area) for more money per month. Does it suck that the Sprint GNex isn't part of AOSP support? Sure does. Can we still get sweet ROMs to make up for that? Sure can.

**ajonesma** · 07-10-2012, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by VDub2174

That article isn't going to make me wanna switch to a GSM carrier that gives me less reception (in my area) for more money per month. Does it suck that the Sprint GNex isn't part of AOSP support? Sure does. Can we still get sweet ROMs to make up for that? Sure can.

Not really, there will still be stuff that doesn't work, like MMS. Because we're still using ICS radios.

**VDub2174** · 07-10-2012, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by ajonesma

Not really, there will still be stuff that doesn't work, like MMS. Because we're still using ICS radios.

JB ROM had working MMS.

**Orion78** · 07-11-2012, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by TheIncredibleMrCool

I read the article too. I am going to be jumping to a GSM device myself. Screw Sprint. I'm done. I've held out waiting for their network to be as it should be, but they keep dragging their feet. Also, now, no AOSP. I want a device wherein when Google releases something, I get it day 1. Not months later. I'm soon to go into Android development, and I will not play around with half-baked carriers that screw with people, false advertise, etc. Done with Sprint!

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I'm with you on that. I knew I should have bought the Nexus from the Play Store. But I wanted to keep my unlimited. I will give Sprint a chance and see what happens. If they F this up then I'm going the GSM route and get the next Nexus straight from Google this fall.

**Go Android!** · 07-11-2012, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by VDub2174

JB ROM had working MMS.

Not perfectly. It will send but won't receive. And who knows if LTE will work when it turns on this Sunday.

**Kamin** · 07-11-2012, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by TheIncredibleMrCool

I read the article too. I am going to be jumping to a GSM device myself. Screw Sprint. I'm done. I've held out waiting for their network to be as it should be, but they keep dragging their feet. Also, now, no AOSP. I want a device wherein when Google releases something, I get it day 1. Not months later. I'm soon to go into Android development, and I will not play around with half-baked carriers that screw with people, false advertise, etc. Done with Sprint!

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I too will be leaving after 9 years if Sprint refuses to get its act together. It would also be nice if Google would apply stronger pressure on these greedy carriers. I view flashing custom ROMs as more a play thing given that they are generally buggy and or incomplete. I want a daily driver that works, and one that also receives timely updates, which is primarily why I decided on the Galaxy Nexus. That shouldn't be too much to ask considering how much I pay Sprint every month. Soon Sprint will only have EVO fan boys and flip phone hold-outs as customers.

**VDub2174** · 07-11-2012, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Andr3w

Not perfectly. It will send but won't receive. And who knows if LTE will work when it turns on this Sunday.

I was able to receive an MMS just fine.

**jean15paul** · 07-11-2012, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Andr3w

Not perfectly. It will send but won't receive. And who knows if LTE will work when it turns on this Sunday.

If you change your telephony.db file per the instruction MMS fully works.

**jean15paul** · 07-11-2012, 03:04 PM

I think we (myself included) might be over-reacting. The Nexus S 4G was never an ASOP supported device. The GNex wasn't when it came out on ICS (i.e. you knew this when you bought it) and is still isn't with JB. That doesn't mean that JB won't come. But it can't be called ASOP because you can't build it from source; you never could.

Now don't get me wrong, it's impressive that Verizon gave Google their propritary stuff to get the Toro Nexus back into ASOP. I'd love to see Sprint do that too. And actually Sprint is improving. They just did the same this with the Nexus S 4G and it's an ASOP device now. It might happen with the GNex or it might not, but even if it doesn't, all that means is that things will stay the way they have always been.

**Quis89** · 07-11-2012, 04:37 PM

I think people are acting like they are brand new to Sprint. Had you done your research you'd know gsm Nexus devices will always beat cdma devices to updates. You should have known this prior to getting the galaxy Nexus. I too have this device but I'm not upset because I knew this going in. The sense of entitlement some of you show is ridiculous. Either be patient or leave. It's that simple. I've got faith in Sprint and what they stand for. Once network vision completes there will be nothing stopping them. They already have the best device line up out there. And the network improvements are on the way.

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**jj14x** · 07-11-2012, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Quis

I've got faith in Sprint and what they stand for. Once network vision completes there will be nothing stopping them. They already have the best device line up out there. And the network improvements are on the way.

*Giggle*

Edit: I've been with Sprint for over 10 years - they are ok. But I wouldn't go to the extent of saying that I have faith in them or what they stand for. They are in this for making money. That is it. As ANY cellphone provider (or retail industry) should be.

Network vision? Sure - it will be better than what they currently have - at least for the folks in major metropolitan cities. For folks outside of the big cities? (or folks who travel frequently?) Umm.... not so much.

The fact still remains - Sprint has really botched up the release of the software updates (especially ICS) for their phones. They used to be good about timely updates, but not this time.

Edit 2: Regarding the delayed updates for the CDMA Nexus devices - sure, you and I (who frequent these forums) know that there is a delay. Show me one place on Sprint's site where they clarify that. They only state "pure google device" or other marketing crap like that. Go to a Sprint store and ask a rep about updates to Nexus device and they will almost certainly tell you that updates to all Nexus devices are from google and VERY quick. None of these guys will tell you about the delayed updates.

It is a "NEXUS" device. If Sprint is going to be a source of delays for updates to a Nexus device, it really shouldn't even be called Nexus (In my opinion) - or at least add fine print that states that updates to CDMA nexus devices have nothing to do with when google releases updates to other Nexus devices. "Either be patient or leave." <-- the folks who buy a Nexus device are ones who are NOT patient - who want updated software as soon as it is released without carriers delaying it.

**Quis89** · 07-12-2012, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by jj14x

*Giggle*

Edit: I've been with Sprint for over 10 years - they are ok. But I wouldn't go to the extent of saying that I have faith in them or what they stand for. They are in this for making money. That is it. As ANY cellphone provider (or retail industry) should be.

Network vision? Sure - it will be better than what they currently have - at least for the folks in major metropolitan cities. For folks outside of the big cities? (or folks who travel frequently?) Umm.... not so much.

The fact still remains - Sprint has really botched up the release of the software updates (especially ICS) for their phones. They used to be good about timely updates, but not this time.

Edit 2: Regarding the delayed updates for the CDMA Nexus devices - sure, you and I (who frequent these forums) know that there is a delay. Show me one place on Sprint's site where they clarify that. They only state "pure google device" or other marketing crap like that. Go to a Sprint store and ask a rep about updates to Nexus device and they will almost certainly tell you that updates to all Nexus devices are from google and VERY quick. None of these guys will tell you about the delayed updates.

It is a "NEXUS" device. If Sprint is going to be a source of delays for updates to a Nexus device, it really shouldn't even be called Nexus (In my opinion) - or at least add fine print that states that updates to CDMA nexus devices have nothing to do with when google releases updates to other Nexus devices. "Either be patient or leave." <-- the folks who buy a Nexus device are ones who are NOT patient - who want updated software as soon as it is released without carriers delaying it.

The folks who buy Nexus devices and want updates now should have done their research. Had they done that they would know updates for a cdma Nexus aren't going to come immediately. What is the point in being upset? And I will never understand why people cry about device updates and point the finger at a particular carrier. You all act like Sprint is the only carrier with delayed updates. People always need someone to blame. At one point it was Samsung. It's always something with you people. I guess I'm too nonchalant. As long as my phone works I'm good.

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**Orion78** · 07-13-2012, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by Quis

The folks who buy Nexus devices and want updates now should have done their research. Had they done that they would know updates for a cdma Nexus aren't going to come immediately. What is the point in being upset? And I will never understand why people cry about device updates and point the finger at a particular carrier. You all act like Sprint is the only carrier with delayed updates. People always need someone to blame. At one point it was Samsung. It's always something with you people. I guess I'm too nonchalant. As long as my phone works I'm good.

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The only one I see crying here is you.

**jj14x** · 07-13-2012, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Quis

The folks who buy Nexus devices and want updates now should have done their research. Had they done that they would know updates for a cdma Nexus aren't going to come immediately. What is the point in being upset? And I will never understand why people cry about device updates and point the finger at a particular carrier. You all act like Sprint is the only carrier with delayed updates. People always need someone to blame. At one point it was Samsung. It's always something with you people. I guess I'm too nonchalant. As long as my phone works I'm good.

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Quis, if you are ok with the update process the way it is, and if it works for you and your phone, good for you. (no sarcasm intended).
For me (and probably some other folks), it doesn't work. The timely updates (and lack of carrier bloat) are what makes a Nexus device stand apart from the non-Nexus device.
On their website, Sprint advertises the Nexus as "Unleash the genius of your Galaxy Nexus with a Pure Google, bloatware-free experience at Sprint".

"Pure google" is now 4.1.1 - so, Sprint's Nexus is now an outdated version of "pure google"
(and no, in my opinion, an old outdated version of Android doesn't count as "pure google" - else, what's stopping from from providing a google Galaxy nexus device with Android 1.6 on it? Sprint stopped selling the Nexus S for a reason - because it won't be upgraded officially to the latest Android OS)

With Nexus devices, Sprint and Verizon are the only carriers with delayed updates - and they are solely to blame. Not the manufacturer (i.e.. Samsung). For folks who use non-Nexus devices - yeah, they should be used to delays (not saying that they can't whine - of course those devices deserve updates too - but unlike a Nexus device, their phone manufacturer does not give them any assurance that their device will be updated - ever)

But back to what I was saying earlier, if you are fine with the update process for your phone, good for you. Enjoy!

**gabbott** · 07-13-2012, 10:40 AM

Well, just to mention for those that want AOSP, there are some dev ROMs now. So if anyone isn't adverse to rooting and romming, it is now possible:

Those are ROMs built right from Googles code.

**gabbott** · 07-13-2012, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by jj14x

Spring stopped selling the Nexus S for a reason - because it won't be upgraded officially to the latest Android OS)

Sprint Nexus S 4G is an officially supported AOSP device again btw.

But I agree that the fastest way to get updates directly from google is on a GSM Nexus, the CDMA variants generally have to wait (and with CDMA there is no way to truly have an unlocked phone that is not tied to a specific carrier). But for those that are impatient (like myself) there are ways to run 4.1.1 and it is working for me (MMS send/receive works fine) don't have LTE in my area to test, but there have been confirmations from some in areas with it that they've gotten LTE to work.