Vzw better not f up this time

it might be a long wait buddy... why don't you just flash it? Just pick one that is as close as possible to stock and you will be alright.

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I agree.... Unless you legitimately have a reason you cant unlock and root (like for work or something ) there is no reason NOT to already be on JB..... Just sayin.
 
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I'm not messing around I will not be waiting 5 month for my 4.1.1 OTA update

I'm as fresh to the rooting sceen as they get and I have had JB running for over a week, particularly Vicious v5 off of ROM Manager. If you are comfortable rooting your phone and flashing a ROM, I'd recommend that route. I'm happy as can be with my decision to root, and you might like it too :) There are plenty of educated people on this site (of course every forum has exceptions to the rule), but the help is out there if you need it. I needed it and got it when I needed a hand rooting.

Good luck!
 
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Have a nice day.

I've never had a run in with this user, but I was thinking the same thing.

The OP said they better not screw up this time, that is a threat.
If they do screw up, what does the OP plan on doing?

I don't think asking or else was a tough guy question in that regard.
 
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Or what....

You'll post on a different forum about how they better not screw up again?

I think you have 3 real options...

1. Suck it up and keep giving someone money that you're unhappy with.
2. Root/flash. Take matters into our own hands.
3. Switch carriers. Don't give them any more of your money. Calling every day and complaining about how much you don't like them will only make them mad. Take away the one thing they want most - your money.
 
If calling and complaining worked Verizon wouldn't be doing some of the stupid things they have been doing lately. As for Rooting the GNEX it's pretty easy. I have owned 4 Android devices on Verizon and I have never waited on an OTA for any of them. The JB builds are there are stable and work like they came stock with your phone. Go to the root section and try to unlock and root. You won't regret it. Ask that dmmarck kid for help. He's real good. Helped me get 4.0.4 running when everyone was still waiting for OTA's

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IV become pretty good at calling them, my GNEX is plagued with a call dropped and data connection losing signal they keep offering me the razr not the maxx in my in my opinion the razr is not even close to being the same specifications as the GNEX
 
What would be the point of calling them? To complain about getting something they never promised you? I've recently gone through this with the Rezound. Verizon says HTC is to blame for the delay, HTC says Verizon is and in the end, the customer still doesn't have what they want. You can call until you're blue in the face but you still get the run around and probably ruin some poor CSR's day. JB hit source already, so all of the ROMs coming out are now built from the official JB source. So, why not take the leap?
 
Does anyone actually *Need* this update?
If it comes, great! If it doesn't, I won't be rooting or waiting. I'll just be living my life.

Nice Avatar :)

Some people, me included, starve for the latest and greatest technology. So for some people, the answer to that is a resounding yes.
 
Well thankfully, as pointed out by many posters above, there's an option for starvers. I guess I should have asked does anyone really need the OTA version of this update? I was on the side of people waiting for possible fixes in the 4.0.4 OTA, but this time, I think if you don't want to root you should suck it up and deal.

Disclaimer: This in no way means I am "sick of whiners' or siding with anyone who says whiners shouldn't have their threads (if such people choose to appear later). I am simply discussing like the rest of you pointing out one of the three options (Anger, rooting, apathy)

You might not need this OTA but you're gonna WANT this OTA
 
I am just waiting for an official build to leak for the VZW nexus and i am flashing it. I have good enterprise for work emails and it can detect an unlocked bootloader or root. but if it is a leaked official build you can unlock, flash, oem relock and enjoy the new OS :D

but until then i am jealous and waiting :(
 
Or what....

You'll post on a different forum about how they better not screw up again?

I think you have 3 real options...

1. Suck it up and keep giving someone money that you're unhappy with.
2. Root/flash. Take matters into our own hands.
3. Switch carriers. Don't give them any more of your money. Calling every day and complaining about how much you don't like them will only make them mad. Take away the one thing they want most - your money.

Anyone who's in business will tell you that there's a PITA vs Money decision to be made. When you become more of a PITA than you're money's worth, they want you to leave and take your PITA to their competitor. This is, IMO, where VZ is at with hackers, flashers, modders and heavy data users. They don't want your money.

I'm in business and I've broken off relations with more than one client because the money wasn't worth the PITA they created for me. Most companies won't tell you outright, they'll just find ways to make you want to leave. These "stupid" moves that VZ has been making lately are their way of saying "Please, take your money and your PITA and go to our competitor".
 
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