Galaxy Nexus Tips And Tricks

[bmoore0909]

doesn't work for me. It just locks the phone back up.

There's a small lock icon on the face unlock screen you can push to bypass it

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[FishPharm]

There's an option in g+ to upload videos too. I think its either defaulted as off or wifi upload only. Gotta mess with the instant upload settings.


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Unless you have a different version of the Google+ app...mine that came preinstalled has no mention of videos under settings. I have the following checked under settings: "Enable Instant Upload".......When to Upload Photos (When there is a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection available)...."Upload photos when on battery power" I even tried the "Immediately upload all photos on the device" and it still only uploads pictures.

 

[anon(20593)]

+2 on what case that is????

It is a Verizon Silicone Case.

 

[MetalPhoenix79]

It is a Verizon Silicone Case.

Is it a hard case or one of the soft/flimsy cases?

 

[ortgalaxy]

Unless you have a different version of the Google+ app...mine that came preinstalled has no mention of videos under settings. I have the following checked under settings: "Enable Instant Upload".......When to Upload Photos (When there is a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection available)...."Upload photos when on battery power" I even tried the "Immediately upload all photos on the device" and it still only uploads pictures.

My Google+ was and older version and it didn't have an option for videos either. I looked up Google+ on market and updated from there. Video settings now show up and upload.

 

[andranic]

I have had the google+ app crash on me a few times after I updated to the new one. Im wondering if its another app causing that to happen somehow

 

[ynotbike]

This may have been covered but the clock has three different dimming settings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFzQQFvRj9w&feature=youtube_gdata_player

And the lock screen bypass for older apps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSnA8M69nYc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I Love This Phone!

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[broadwayblues]

The easter egg is a Nyan Cat reference:

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH2-TGUlwu4[/YT]

That Nyan Droid is in the dev logcat I think, it's in there somewhere. I wish I worked for Google, it would be great to work for a company that values a sense of humor.

 

[pale5151]

volume+

 

[abausch]

Does having GPS idle really take up battery usage? Same goes with NFC? I guess it wouldn't hurt but I'm just curious.

I always turn off the GPS when I'm not using it. I turned off NFC today and it seemed to make a difference in the battery life. Can't believe it would make THAT much of a difference, but every little bit helps with this phone.

 

[CarryMe]

I put a button with a contact's info in it on the home page and now I can't remember how I did it. I removed it and now I want it back. I think I did something with the contact widget, but when I try to put it on the homescreen, it says no more room but there is more room now than before since I removed a contact button.

Can anyone tell me how to get a contact's info back on the homescreen as a button?

 

[wcr3d]

Has anyone found any better way to get to bookmarks than long pressing the back button? Such a pain.

 

[rollyfingaz]

In the browser, go to settings, labs and check the box for quick controls. You can press on the side of the screen and bring up bookmarks.

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[vader427]

In the browser, go to settings, labs and check the box for quick controls. You can press on the side of the screen and bring up bookmarks.

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Awesome tip. Thanks!

 

[phillygrl]

I'm a longtime BB user that just switched to Android. On my BB if a call or text came in I just had to touch the screen to silence the ringtone. Is there any way to simulate this on the GNex? Right now, especially for texts, I have to click on the Messaging icon then the text that's coming in to get it to silence.

 

[Spoon]

I'm a longtime BB user that just switched to Android. On my BB if a call or text came in I just had to touch the screen to silence the ringtone. Is there any way to simulate this on the GNex? Right now, especially for texts, I have to click on the Messaging icon then the text that's coming it to get it silence.

To silence incoming call .. press the volume down button once. should work. havent really tried it. but it's pretty prevailent on android phones

 

[candogg]

So far I have tried a few different homescreen launchers, but none are as good as the stock one.

Biggest thing is the folders - you need to create them for other launchers and then it takes 2 clicks to back out. Only 1 with the stock.

Thanks for posting how to enable Volume+. I had it loaded but not on.

 

[Newport Viper]

My buddy only has one arm....

This was cool

End a phone call by pressing the power button.

Settings>Accessibility>Power button ends call


Any other tips or tricks for easier one handed operation?

 

[phillygrl]

To silence incoming call .. press the volume down button once. should work. havent really tried it. but it's pretty prevailent on android phones

I tried that and it didn't work. Perhaps there is a setting somewhere?

 

[Snareman]

So far I have tried a few different homescreen launchers, but none are as good as the stock one.

Biggest thing is the folders - you need to create them for other launchers and then it takes 2 clicks to back out. Only 1 with the stock.

Thanks for posting how to enable Volume+. I had it loaded but not on.

Have you tried GoLauncher EX?