I LOVE my Nexus (sarcasm) - complaint thread

[ohiomoto]

Its so great!

First of all, I never have to reboot my phone because it does it AUTOMATICALLY! Yep, it seems that this phone is such a wonderkind that when it feels it needs to reboot for whatever reason, maybe the cache is just too full, it just does it on its own. Its like Magic!

Secondly, it seems to know when I don't want to talk to people! That's right, I can be in conversation and just like magic the microphone cuts out and the other person can't hear me. This is perfect because this allows me to say all kinds of swear words to the caller and they can't hear a thing. This is especially helpful when I do not like the caller very much. Whoever designed this phone is a genius!

Third, and this is probably my favorite, is that it knows when my data is going too high! If I am in a 4g area but I am using too much data, it just shuts 4g off for me, and chooses to only use 3g! Then, when 3g is even too much, it just drops all data completely! Saving the day again!

I can't express how much I love this phone. I don't know what new developer idea is going to come next, but my guess is whenever my battery is going to overheat due to how much super powers it is using, it will auto eject my battery with maybe a cool little parachute attached so it doesn't fall harshly on the ground, thus saving my precious battery.

For Valentines day, I will definitely be getting my ex-gf this phone so she can enjoy the wonders of it too!

LOL Nice post.

On my first GN if I got a call in my car while I was streaming Pandora with Bluetooth, Google Music would resume play when I hung up the phone! Google Music, the app that never stops. Ha, ha...

I will say that this (and most of the other bugs I had) hasn't happened since I ROM'ed my phone, but I haven't opened Google Music on my phone either. I'm afraid that if I do, the floodgates will open again.

 

[Vance14]

You need to go back and read the OP's post. What you have posted is a mischaracterization of what he posted. He was clear he was talking about his phone.

Oh, it is clear that the OP is discussing the qualities of the phone in general, not just his experience of it (which is understandable since he is on a third Nexus), as referenced by thinking of getting his girlfriend one to share the experience. Yes, the OP is not the worst offender in this thread in making generalizations, that is true.

But it is what is most egregious about these TYPE of posts and comments, acting as if this phone was somehow more of a problem than other phones.

 

[ohiomoto]

But it is what is most egregious about these TYPE of posts and comments, acting as if this phone was somehow more of a problem than other phones.

How do you know that this phone hasn't been more problematic than the OP's other phones?

It has been the most problematic phone I've owned to date. It's the first phone I've ever had to exchange. That's not a generalization, that's a fact. The Galaxy Nexus has been the most problematic phone I have ever owned.

I love how some of us just discount others experiences because they don't match out own.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

Why are Android users supposed to be tolerant of bugs? Are the iPhone users?

You mistake understanding for tolerance. If you want a "perfect" device then buy an iphone. But, all that is being done right now is going from thread to thread complaining over and over about the same things and ignoring any advice given. That in my book is not someone interested in problem solving or looking for help.

Google does not control the end to end experience of Android devices. When you purchased the Galaxy Nexus you chose to purchase Google's first 4G LTE phones, as well anthem first phone with ICS. I have news for you there is only so much testing that the employees at Google can do. Until the device released to the public there is absolutely no way to account for every variable a phone is going to go through.

Trade the phone in for an iPhone if you thinking is so much better.

 

[GNex Girl]

Oh, it is clear that the OP is discussing the qualities of the phone in general

No it's not.

 

[GNex Girl]

But, all that is being done right now is going from thread to thread complaining over and over about the same things and ignoring any advice given.

That's a false statement.

 

[dmmarck]

Having a app or browser crash every now and then due to an upgraded os is one thing, but random reboots, screen issues, muliti touch issues, bad/low audio, data issues is a whole different can of worms.

Unfortunately, the iOS bugs seem to be much more widespread than than several of the issues in the above list, like the reboots and data issues.

What's also unfortunate is the fact that people had to wait months for Apple to fix their stuff, and if any of the people complaining about software issues would strap in and wait for 4.0.4--or, dare I say it, use the Nexus as God intended it to be used--they might see the frequency of their problems drop precipitously.

 

[dmmarck]

That's a false statement.

Prove it. It seems perfectly reasonable if you look at the front page of the GN forum at any given point in time.

 

[Ddust14]

multi touch, audio, and data are all being rectified in 4.0.4. You can't expect a device to be perfect out of the box. It hasn't been that long since release and Google and Verizon are working at the fix (which has already leaked). As far as screen issues and reboots, sounds like you've got some wonky apps or settings at play because devices don't just randomly reboot. Why not look at a logcat and see what was happening just before reboot? Also, screen banding happens at very low brightness, turn it up!

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No phone is perfect and i never said it had to be..but will you agree that a person who paid for a high priced smartphone should be able to at least talk on that phone and recieve text at the bare minimum. Forget all the bells and whistles a phones gotta be a phone first.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

That would have been nice to be on T Mo at that time. No.

You would not have been happy with it either. It was a brands new phone,brand new Android OS and it had a lot of bugs. Many of them that were never addressed in fact because HTC was busy working on the MyTouch.

So like so many have already that is clearly being ignored. Everyone of these phones have their own set of problems. You either learn to deal with them or move along. B-)

 

[dmmarck]

No phone is perfect and i never said it had to be..but will you agree that a person who paid for a high priced smartphone should be able to at least talk on that phone and recieve text at the bare minimum. Forget all the bells and whistles a phones gotta be a phone first.

Absolutely, I agree.

Problem is these issues aren't the majority. They're based on a small sample size, and as always, those who are upset talk the loudest and the most. That in no means says that these are not real problems with some of the devices, but rather, that by no means says that these are real problems with the Galaxy Nexus as a whole.

That's the entire bloody point of this whole argument, and I'm not sure how this point has yet to take. Small sample sizes prove nothing other than small sample sizes suck for doing statistics. If I used a small sample size at work i'd be fired on the spot by a client. It's common sense. Now if every single user said there's an issue, ala the iPhone left-hand prejudice, then I think you'd see more people "understanding" this plight.

But that is simply not the case with the GNex, and no matter how loudly people complain or how frequently they post, it's not going to change the fact that for the simple majority, the GN operates as both a phone and a pleasurable experience.

 

[jimmybigshot]

The problem with the OP (and with so many responses here) is that they don't just express frustration with their individual experience, but go further to assert that the Nexus, as a product, is subpar.

In short, they claim that THE Nexus is a problem phone, rather than simply say that THEIR Nexus is a problem phone.

And that misrepresentation SHOULD be called out and corrected, since it is patently untrue.

Maybe this statement should be used and posted in every forum for all different phones. I see many posters here who are protecting the Nexus doing the same thing to phones that they have had trouble with... It's an endless cycle of badmouthing one phone for the next until they find one they like.

My wifes Gnex was terrible, no signal anywhere, no data anywhere, wouldn't send out messages, camera was freezing up..... my bionic is flawless and I love it.... there is a guy here who has had all kinds of problems with the Bionic and is well known over in the bionic forum for stirring the pot and is now here praising the Nexus.

It's amusing but exhausting listening to how certain peoples phones are the only way to go, defending every nuance of the phone when obvious problems exist but refusing to acknowledge them because they haven't happened to them.... but this other phone.... terrible.

My wife just swapped for the Maxx... time will tell. Fact is, around here Motorola and it's ability to retain a signal both data-wise and phone-wise is the only way to go.

 

[bigcatman]

Maybe this statement should be used and posted in every forum for all different phones. I see many posters here who are protecting the Nexus doing the same thing to phones that they have had trouble with... It's an endless cycle of badmouthing one phone for the next until they find one they like.

My wifes Gnex was terrible, no signal anywhere, no data anywhere, wouldn't send out messages, camera was freezing up..... my bionic is flawless and I love it.... there is a guy here who has had all kinds of problems with the Bionic and is well known over in the bionic forum for stirring the pot and is now here praising the Nexus.

It's amusing but exhausting listening to how certain peoples phones are the only way to go, defending every nuance of the phone when obvious problems exist but refusing to acknowledge them because they haven't happened to them.... but this other phone.... terrible.

My wife just swapped for the Maxx... time will tell. Fact is, around here Motorola and it's ability to retain a signal both data-wise and phone-wise is the only way to go.

if your area is notorious for bad signal, it's your fault you didn't do research and take note of every single review that said the nexus has signal issues. I have zero sympathy for a consumer that doesn't do research. Granted, these issues are being fixed in the coming update. And I'm certain all gnex users will be the first to tell you Motorola radios are the best.

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[osubeavs728]

The point has not been taken because some people fail to use logic when thinking about these types of arguments and issues. Instead they just spew things they think are "facts" which apply to the masses because they have a bad experience. Just because someone is allergic to apples doesnt mean that apples will kill the entire human population.

 

[dmmarck]

The point has not been taken because some people fail to use logic when thinking about these types of arguments and issues. Instead they just spew things they think are "facts" which apply to the masses because they have a bad experience. Just because someone is allergic to apples doesnt mean that apples will kill the entire human population.

EXACTLY.

Saying that the GN, as a whole, is bad--as many of these posts imply--is equally as illogical as saying the GN is perfect--as some of these posts may imply as well.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

most definitely go to an iphone forum and you will see multiple issues with iOS. Come on do you really think that iphone users have no problems with their operating system or phone at all. What world do you live in?

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The grass is always greener.

 

[bigcatman]

Well I believe that is /thread.

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[ohiomoto]

We sure do have a lot of Galaxy Nexus apologist on here! It goes from "there are no issues with the phone" to "it your fault for buying a phone that has known issues". ROTFLMAO!!!

Just as the phone with problems doesn't make all the phones bad, the perfect phone doesn't make all the phones perfect. It's a two way street.

The fact is this: Some of us will have some issues. Some of us wont. Some of us will accept them. Some of us will complain.

What I don't understand is why some of us care so much when others don't share the same feelings for the phone as we do? Are we really that insecure in our purchasing decisions?

 

[dmmarck]

We sure do have a lot of Galaxy Nexus apologist on here! I goes from "there are no issues with the phone" to "it your fault for buying a phone that has known issues". ROTFLMAO!!!

Just as the phone with problems doesn't make all the phones bad, the perfect phone doesn't make all the phones perfect. It's a two way street.

The fact is this: Some of us will have some issues. Some of us wont. Some of us will accept them. Some of us will complain.

What I don't understand is why some of us care so much when others don't share the same feelings for the phone as we do? Are we really that insecure in our purchasing decisions?

You answered your own question .

 

[jimmybigshot]

if your area is notorious for bad signal, it's your fault you didn't do research and take note of every single review that said the nexus has signal issues. I have zero sympathy for a consumer that doesn't do research. Granted, these issues are being fixed in the coming update. And I'm certain all gnex users will be the first to tell you Motorola radios are the best.

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Yes, I think I will go shoot myself in the head for trying to purchase a different device than a Motorola... heres the kicker Alf, I never knew this area was notorious for bad signal. HTC works here, Motorola works here, Iphones work here as does every other phone I know people have and use... even the samsung Charges.

Two others that I know of have sent their Nexus back as well as every manager at local VZW stores for the same reason. This is in a big market.... so they don't have notorious signal problems either. Connecting the dots yet bigcat.......

So apparently it isn't a problem with anything other than the Nexus. Buying a Nexus on day one I guess I should have jumped ahead 3 weeks in time to read the reviews of it's terrible reception. And for the record, I'm not looking for your sympathy.

We will see if the the issues will be fixed in the coming update.

And it's a shocker that pauldroid likes this guys reply.