Predictions: When will the Sprint GNex be released?
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No they can't just sit on it. That's why the nexus s got a price drop within Weeks of coming out. Cause they waited to long and the galaxy s 2 was on the way. Same will happen when the galaxy s 3 gets announced. Sprint is just kicky that it wasn't announced at mwc.
CaMelGuY1337
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Yes.....yes he is. Perhaps it's a contract issue and they have to wait.
Sent from the greatest HTC EVO 4G ever made!!!
Well, my update has finally arrived. I've waited so long for this phone, but the $0.01 Galaxy S 2 is very, very tempting. What do you guys think, should I wait a month to see what the deal with the Nexus is, or jump on the sale?
Samsung Galaxy S2 Offered for Free on Sprint During Spring Sale, Christian News
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Samsung Galaxy S2 Offered for Free on Sprint During Spring Sale, Christian News
Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G Android Phone (Sprint): Cell Phones & Accessories
because hes watching this thread right now...
only thing my thoughts go on this is that there waiting on some sort of internal thing, such as update, there lte, or a Google announcement window I.E. VZW exclusive, or a new hardware refinement with that newer omap chip. They clearly don't state internal specification on sprint web site on the device such camera mp, speed, etc. So its anyones guess?
I just cant wait to go into sprint and lay down my evo 3d and be done with this htc bs of crappy kernel sources, half-assed unlocked bootloaders, and terrible oem overlays. Totally unimpressed with sense 3.6 and 4.0. They claim its less bulkier but that's all under the hood, the OS itself still is cluttered as hell from there overlay, ill pass.. Far as what my 3D has now, its got a taste of 4.0 but I've opted not to have 3d, camera, and fully working graphics for that beautiful 4.0 os.. My instinct tells me that the new one x will 100% go down that pipeline of bad kernel sources, half baked bootloader unlock, and a dev scene that will be struggling to get a decently working code base for that s4/tegra 3 chip until someone like toast (not to say he will bother with Tegra, referring to his video, doesn't seem to excited about it) gets nailed down a year after release; Or I just out right get the real deal, unlocked bootloader, decent hardware, and Google 100% no frills attached.
Just a personal rant, so flame as you want. but just my own feelings on the topic. I also come from the Droid x development scene were they will never hear words of unlock bootloader, and the development is still hard as nails to pin down and do.. So 2 devices in a row, ill pass going forward. My Device, My property, and my Rules.
IMO dumb to buy yesterday's antiquated dated technology at any price. Youve waited this long - might as well wait a few weeks more and future-proof yourself.
I am back on the GNex bandwagon! I've been leaning toward the HTC One X. I was even ready to jump ship and go to AT&T for it. BUT....I keep coming back to the GNex on Sprint. I want a piece of that pure Google.
Release this thing in April Sprint before I change my mind again
Release this thing in April Sprint before I change my mind again
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In case anyone had any doubts about an April release for LTE and the Galaxy Nexus, the proof is in the pudding. 1st reason: Sprint's Datastorm contest for 30 free Galaxy Nexuses; we've already discussed this. 2nd reason: Sprint is selling its WiMAX phones for 1 cent on Amazon. Which brings us ThaBomb's question:
If your trying to decide between the Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch (why the long name, Sprint and Samsung?) and the to-be-released Samsung Galaxy Nexus, consider these points:
In favor of the SGSII:
- You save $200, plain and simple.
- Lots of specs are the same or comparable.
- 3 more megapixels on the camera (8 MP on SGSII vs. 5 on the Nexus)
- Samsung included a microSD card slot
- It's 29 grams lighter.
- Samsung has promised an ICS upgrade to Galaxy S II devices. How soon remains to be seen, although the Korean version is getting it within the next couple days. And of course, you can always root it if you're not satisfied with the official OS.
- TouchWiz, if you like it.
- Connectivity: While Sprint is moving from WiMAX to LTE, depending on where you live, WiMAX may be a better bet for you than LTE. If you don't live in one of the 6 LTE launch cities but have good existing 4G coverage in your area, you may be better off with a WiMAX phone for the time being.
In favor of the Nexus:
- You get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box, with all the bells, whistles, and UI refinements it provides.
- Faster GPU.
- Contour display, which I think is a nice touch, but that's your call.
- In fact, the Nexus is more curvy and less boxy as a whole.
- It's a Nexus, which means it'll probably be the first existing phone to get Jelly Bean and will probably get Key Lime Pie (or whatever K-dessert comes next) as well, and in a relatively timely fashion.
- The Nexus brand also means you get a stock Android experience out of the box and gives you more control over the device from the get-go.
- You get NFC. I'm a big fan of NFC and the features it provides like Android Beam and Google Wallet.
- Connectivity: It's the first Sprint LTE phone, and LTE is the future of 4G on Sprint. If you're in one of the 6 launch cities, great! If, like me, you're not, you'll probably get it eventually if you live in another major city.
$0.02: Wait the extra month, spend the extra $200, and get the latest and greatest. That's what I'm doing.
If your trying to decide between the Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch (why the long name, Sprint and Samsung?) and the to-be-released Samsung Galaxy Nexus, consider these points:
In favor of the SGSII:
- You save $200, plain and simple.
- Lots of specs are the same or comparable.
- 3 more megapixels on the camera (8 MP on SGSII vs. 5 on the Nexus)
- Samsung included a microSD card slot
- It's 29 grams lighter.
- Samsung has promised an ICS upgrade to Galaxy S II devices. How soon remains to be seen, although the Korean version is getting it within the next couple days. And of course, you can always root it if you're not satisfied with the official OS.
- TouchWiz, if you like it.
- Connectivity: While Sprint is moving from WiMAX to LTE, depending on where you live, WiMAX may be a better bet for you than LTE. If you don't live in one of the 6 LTE launch cities but have good existing 4G coverage in your area, you may be better off with a WiMAX phone for the time being.
In favor of the Nexus:
- You get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box, with all the bells, whistles, and UI refinements it provides.
- Faster GPU.
- Contour display, which I think is a nice touch, but that's your call.
- In fact, the Nexus is more curvy and less boxy as a whole.
- It's a Nexus, which means it'll probably be the first existing phone to get Jelly Bean and will probably get Key Lime Pie (or whatever K-dessert comes next) as well, and in a relatively timely fashion.
- The Nexus brand also means you get a stock Android experience out of the box and gives you more control over the device from the get-go.
- You get NFC. I'm a big fan of NFC and the features it provides like Android Beam and Google Wallet.
- Connectivity: It's the first Sprint LTE phone, and LTE is the future of 4G on Sprint. If you're in one of the 6 launch cities, great! If, like me, you're not, you'll probably get it eventually if you live in another major city.
$0.02: Wait the extra month, spend the extra $200, and get the latest and greatest. That's what I'm doing.
What do you guys think about the sprint galaxy nexus and updates? I know the nexus program is supposed to get updates first, but the sprint nexus s still isn't on official ice cream sandwich yet. How confident are you guys with the update schedule?
I could be totally wrong but I think the ICS update for the Nexus S 4G is ready to go and has been for a long while. The ONLY reason I see they haven't released it is because Sprint wants the Galaxy Nexus as the "first" Android 4.0 phone on Sprint.
I have this teeny, tiny feeling the next Nexus device might launch on Sprint first this time around in late 2012. It seems like Sprint and Google are great partners and I'm sure Sprint will pimp the hell out of Google Wallet. Of course, I could be wrong and it could launch on Verizon first....again....:'(
I have this teeny, tiny feeling the next Nexus device might launch on Sprint first this time around in late 2012. It seems like Sprint and Google are great partners and I'm sure Sprint will pimp the hell out of Google Wallet. Of course, I could be wrong and it could launch on Verizon first....again....:'(
I am guessing that the sprint version gets cancelled at the last minute in favor of the Galaxy S3 and a sprint Galaxy Note or Galaxy ACE
Also Sprints LTE network was crippled when the Light Squared deal fell off........................
Also Sprints LTE network was crippled when the Light Squared deal fell off........................
CaMelGuY1337
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It will get it's updates in a timely fashion just like all the other Nexus devices.
Sent from the greatest HTC EVO 4G ever made!!!
It will get it's updates in a timely fashion just like all the other Nexus devices.
Sent from the greatest HTC EVO 4G ever made!!!
Normally I would agree with you, however, the Nexus S 4g is still sitting on gingerbread.
CaMelGuY1337
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True....I see it like this though. Since Google does all the software for Nexus devices they may be having an issue with ICS working with WiMAX or the Hummingbird processor. It could be a number of things. I just know Google isn't going to put out an update for anything with their name on it that's going to make their product look bad. I would rather them take their time and get it right.
Sent from the greatest HTC EVO 4G ever made!!!
I've only vaguely played with Sense 3.6 and seen screenshots of 4, but I have to say I much prefer the way they look compared to stock android. Stock ICS looks too sterile in my opinion.
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I think you are "totally wrong." There's probably some legit issue with the firmware that they haven't resolved yet. If what you say is true, it would be quite detrimental to Sprint's brand image. The Nexus S 4G was promised timely updates, but waiting 5 months from the release of the ICS source is not timely. The Nexus One had to wait only 2 months for Gingerbread. Yet I digress. Sprint's Galaxy Nexus will be its first (or one of its first) LTE phones, so that should be enough "first" for the phone. If they really want more, however, they could market it as their "first phone to ship with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich" or some such workaround. And it's still the first phone with ICS period, just not on Sprint (it won't be if the Nexus S 4G gets ICS before then). All of this, of course, is just my humble opinion, though.
Well I'm going by what the folks are saying on the Nexus S 4G forums. The official ICS update for the Nexus S 4G that was leaked in January makes it seem as if it wasn't too far off. Here we are March 14. It almost feels as if Sprint's holding it.
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