[Poseign]

I'm going to go with late October. We must remember that we are talking about Verizon here. Nothing is quick, not even dire needed updates. Ie 4.0.4...

[Touchpaddle]

I'm going to say 02/2013, if not later.

There's no hurry for Verizon to push Jelly Bean to Galaxy Nexus.

Who is going to buy VZW Galaxy S3 if VZW GN can get Jelly Bean right now?

[superjamz]

Since this is a Google supported release i will say 7/17/12 along with every other Nexus.

[jamontoast1291]

I'm going to say 02/2013, if not later.

There's no hurry for Verizon to push Jelly Bean to Galaxy Nexus.

Who is going to buy VZW Galaxy S3 if VZW GN can get Jelly Bean right now?

The SIII doesn't have JB so that doesn't even make sense...

Anyways I'm hoping August, thinking probably September.

[Xanth269]

went to a local vzw store asked about latest info on gnx as wife wants a newer phone, all he said ics, I giggled showed him jb, he liked it. jb by Jake 2.4 smooth

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[smbrooks32]

I think VZW is going to drag there feet on the update they just released the G3 they wouldn't want to disrupt the sales there

[Andrew Ruffolo]

I say, if the injunction fix wasn't going to be applied to ICS, I'd say we'd be getting an update this month. However with the leak of a minor patch to ICS coming out, we could wait forever. Fortunately, there are some fantastic jelly bean roms out there already. I like Adrenalyn's personally, but there are others with other optimizations/kernels. Been running like a champ with only a few apps i don't use often being broken.

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[danielcee3]

I say late August.

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[CongBroChill17]

I find it surprising that so many people are optimistic about this, hopefully you all are right. Doesn't much matter to me though, I'll be hopping on the first CM JB Nightly.

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[JHBThree]

I think VZW is going to drag there feet on the update they just released the G3 they wouldn't want to disrupt the sales there

How would it disrupt sales? People with RAZRs wouldn't be eligible to get the S3. It wouldn't even make a difference for new RAZRs, because the s3 would still have a very different feature set and be a newer phone for reps to push.

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[Corban227]

For 4.0.4 I just unlocked and installed the image released from google. Do we know when that will be available and does anyone have the link to the site that shows all of Google's released updates for install? I left my phone unlocked and did not download the ota, but did not want to root.

If I am way off base, please correct me


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[superjamz]

4.04 is not a Google rlease, its a Verizon release. Google only released iCS Vs 4.01 and 4.02

[Poseign]

4.04 is not a Google rlease, its a Verizon release. Google only released iCS Vs 4.01 and 4.02

You are mixed up about how these releases work, let me clarify it for you.

The android version (which in this case is 4.0.4) and build number (IMM76K for verizon) distinguish two different things

The Android Version number (4.0.4) is the version of android you are on. Google/Android are responsible for these releases. Google/Android release the source for these builds. Verizon has no part, whatsoever, with the version of android that google/android create and release the source for.

Now, the Build number (IMM76I or IMM76K etc..) is what distinguishes the different builds of the base source of the version of android (4.0.4) you are running. These differentiate between the phones that the base android version (4.0.4) is running on because android needs to be modified to run on the various different phones/carriers out there. When there is a bug fix release or a hot fix for things pertaining to one specific device (I.E. the apple patent infringement lawsuit), normally the only thing that changes in the update is this build number (as seen as the possible IMM76Q release: IMM76Q software update imminent?).

When the android version number increases by 4.0.x (ie. 4.0.3 to 4.0.4) this is a general android update. This update addresses bugs and adds modifications to ANY device that was running 4.0.3. The reason that not all phones are updated to a new version at the same time is because each and every different phone needs to be tested before the update is released, because they are all on different builds of android. This is where fragmentation occurs.


***----If you are thinking TLDR by just looking at the size of this post, THIS is the part you will want to read ---- ****

Notice that no where in here did i say Verizon creates any updates. This is because they do not. the Version number, 4.0.4, is modified by Google/android. They are the ones that release these different android versions. The Build numbers, IMM76K, are released by the devices manufacturer, which in the nexus' case just also happens to be google as samsung had no involvement in the software side of development for the nexus. This is also why the Nexus line is praised as being the fastest updated phones. When the manufacturer has completed and compiled a new build for its phone, it sends it off to verizon for Quality testing, at which time verizon approves or rejects the update. Verizon does NOT build their own updates.

[RobUM2011]

Well, the GSM Nexus just got an official version of JB. Discuss.

[djflan]

Google, I am sure has the update ready now......

Verizon will be "testing" it until mid November @ best, given their past history :P

[rnr1224]

sure hope it comes soon to my VZW Gnex

[nemov]

Those who think this is coming in a timely fashion haven't been watching Verizon very closely. Dragging their feet is a corporate philosophy. The Galaxy Nexus is my last Verizon phone.

[roaddawg24]

I'm guessing September.VZW still has plenty of g-nex's laying around they would love to sell.Pushing out jb asap would be the best way,probably,to do that I would think. I'm guessing 90 percent of all phone users dont even KNOW that there are different versions of android,at least in my experience in my city.

[xFORTRESSx]

Screw the OTA! :-) I just want the LTE version to come out so I can manually install it.

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[TheAssailant]

Maybe if we harass Verizon enough, they'll get it out the door faster to shut us up. Only one way to find out....

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[whiteshadow001]

Google said the gsm models are getting it now and all other galaxy nexus devices are getting it soon after which includes us cdma people.

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[Chorazin]

I wish Google would just put the update up "for developer testing" and then we could get it, or some other way to get around Verizon's bull.

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[theduder]

Fortunately, Google released all the AOSP stuff for the Verizon handset along with the rest of the gnex. Even if Verizon drags its feet, the ROMs should be much better much faster than usual. Good job Google.


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[TheAssailant]

Google said the gsm models are getting it now and all other galaxy nexus devices are getting it soon after which includes us cdma people.

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As an avid electronics and video game consumer, I know damn well that Soon™ doesn't mean anything.

See: Valve and the number 3; VZW GNex 4.0.4 update.

[Yung_Dilla]

2 weeks 3 days 6 hours and 43 seconds.