Some had good luck with the phone even before the update. I was one of the ones that benefited from a stronger signal after the update. I had a Maxx that I was using, but haven't touched it since the update. Like the other poster said, if you live in a low signal area then you won't be happy with the Nexus. It doesn't have the strongest radio like say a Motorola would have. But if you get a good signal now, then you will be OK.