12/8 AC Podcast: Ask us all of your Galaxy Nexus Questions

[Jayshmay]

I would like to know how the 4.65 inch screen compares to the Samsung Droid Charge when it comes to how it feels in the hand, it's overall size.

 

[gnipeh]

Not sure if this is asked before, but here it is

From Verizon's statement, they block Google Wallet because it asks to have more hardware access (deep integration). Possibly access to a chip storing a keychain type thing, which decrypts credit card information somewhere.

Question:
Does this mean blocking Google Wallet happens at the hardware level? Does rooting and flash custom OS ROM solve the problem? Or we need to flash new firmware to that specific locked hardware to unlock it?

 

[Vanilla Ice]

Can you get rid of the Google Search Bar on the home screen? I’ve been reading that it’s non removable. Thanks guys.

 

[TheNexusMan]

Hey guys, 3 questions regarding the Galaxy Nexus:

1. Verizon claims Google Wallet "needs to be integrated into a new, secure and proprietary hardware element," and cites that as the reason it's not on the Galaxy Nexus. Now, we all know there is a workaround to get it "unofficially" on the phone, but if Google Wallet is hacked on, does that mean that it is somehow not secure, or less secure than an official version? Could your credit card info be at a potential risk of being easily compromised if you sideload the app?

2. Any idea yet, as to what the exact issue with NFC and secure tokens will be regarding swapping batteries in the Galaxy Nexus? Do you guys think it will be a big enough deal to avoid a NFC enabled extended battery completely? Should I not buy a second battery on day 1, and instead, wait a few weeks?

3. I read somewhere that VOIP calling is built into ICS and the Galaxy Nexus. Is that true? On Verizon's version of the Galaxy Nexus, can you easily make free voice calls using data, without using your calling plan minutes? And if so, how do you do it?

 

[jim2112]

Will PDA Net work on the the Galaxy Nexus ?

Will PDA Net work on the Galaxy Nexus.

 

[Eric Kane]

If you had to choose one thing about the OS since you started using it, what would it be?

If you had to choose one thing about the Galaxy Nexus itself (LTE or HSPA+) to change, what would it be? (I think the camera is an obvious choice.)

 

[davidcox6]

The question I have is the same for every ROM I've tried on my Thunderbolt, Does this dialer support landscape mode. Such a small feature but very important if you use the phone in a car dock. Yes, I know there are third party dialers and other interfaces such a sense do it but the whole idea of going with the AOSP phone is to have the pure, clean google experience. All I'm asking is that someone with a review unit or GSM version, please turn you phone sideways and try the dialer...


Thanks,
David

 

[auburngirl]

How easy is rooting the Nexus, and what is the real impact of rooting the Nexus?

I am pretty sure I know this as I have rooted other devices, but want clarification as to how it works on a Nexus.

1. Is it as simple as one click?

2. I really need wireless tether, but maybe not at the cost of Netflix. Will Google Movies and Netflix continue to lock out rooted devices?

3. Does this impact updates from Google?

4. How hard is it to get Google Wallet on the phone? Rooted only?

 

[bmoore0909]

Questions,

1. Some people like Josh from the Verge said you can force 2D hardware acceleration. How do you do this?

+1 for this one. I'd like to know if there's a button to push to make things quicker right out the box

 

[sandyj125]

can you access files (music, movies, docs, etc) from a thumb drive or card reader through the micro usb plug? what adapters, files, etc. are needed?

 

[vicw926a4]

On my DX, data stored on my sdCard is protected from a Factory Data Reset, which really comes in handy during recovery of app backups and data. In the GN, is there any area in internal memory separately partitioned to emulate the sdCard, or will everything in internal memory be obliterated with a Factory Data Reset?

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

On my DX, data stored on my sdCard is protected from a Factory Data Reset, which really comes in handy during recovery of app backups and data. In the GN, is there any area in internal memory separately partitioned to emulate the sdCard, or will everything in internal memory be obliterated with a Factory Data Reset?

That depends on the method you use to wipe data. If you do a factory reset from the stock recovery, it wipes everything on the internal storage. An aftermarket recovery may not... I know I'm not supposed to answer, but if someone wants to clarify weather or not something like TWRP or CWM wipes, that would be good for me to know.

 

[geocab]

I'd like to hear how the quality of the speaker is for listening to music, watching videos, and as a speakerphone.

How bright is the notification light?

How good is the noise cancellation?

 

[idkwhothatis123]

Honestly, who cares what i have to ask. Just sell the damn thing to me.

Sent from my HTC Mecha using Tapatalk

 

[Mac58]

Are you guys still doing this since the date was pushed back? Just seems less enjoyable and more like you guys are taunting me with your beautiful ICS GN's while Im over dessertless... :-(

 

[zero.]

guys, when/where is the podcast. can't find the info, and if it's in the image on top of this thread, it won't load for me. any details for tuning in? tia.

 

[Z Fury]

guys, when/where is the podcast. can't find the info, and if it's in the image on top of this thread, it won't load for me. any details for tuning in? tia.

Here is the link to the podcast page for more info.

 

[lefty55]

How is the call quality/clarity or call reception? I use my cell phone as my primary work number so being able to hear and be heard is as important to me as all the other features of the phone. I had read in a review of some static on calls.

 

[greydarrah]

I have only one question and it's not even when, rather WHY? Why, why, why? What is the actual reason that we don't have this device yet? Is it a bug, is it to add some bloat, is it to remove features like Wallet, is to sell more Droid phones before the Nexus is released? What is the reason? If we all new that one thing, I think a great majority of the bickering and rumors would calm down. I can't believe that after all this time, there are no reliable, high placed execs in the Verizon organization that someone at AC does not have a solid relationship with.

WHY?

 

[davey11]

Is the user experience way better/enjoyable on ics than gb?
Anymore functionality? Like what does ics have that gb doesn't.

As an example, when moving from froyo to gb, mainly the things I see are eye candy like crt shutdown and overscroll glow.
Using gb for a month now, I can not see any added functions. froyo could do anything gb does.