Galaxy Nexus Updates Coming From Verizon?

[pauldroidr2d2]

So I came across the following on Wikipedia. Is this true? If so, does it mean that we will be forced into rooting our phones and adding our own updates, especially given the ridiculous delays VZW creates with thing like that?

The Verizon version also comes with two pre-loaded apps[83][84] and is also not directly updated by Google.[85] The program "GN Official Update Checker", available on the Android Market[86] can be used to detect if a phone is using a build of Android controlled by Google, therefore knowing if updates are coming from Google.[85][87] Nevertheless, all Galaxy Nexus phones can be flashed with a Google-controlled version of Android, [88][89] codenamed "yakju"[90][91] or "mysid".[92] [93]

 

[Johnly]

why else get a Verizon nexus? As if their ware is good....

 

[ejaymd11]

ugh not this again!

 

[Ken7]

I guess we'll know the answer before too long.

 

[ultravisitor]

Oh good grief. This garbage all over again.

You are aware that ANYONE can make changes on Wikipedia, right?

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

Oh good grief. This garbage all over again.

You are aware that ANYONE can make changes on Wikipedia, right?

I am, so is it a false claim? That is why I asked. You do realize it was a question?

 

[ultravisitor]

This has been discussed ad nauseam.

 

[Ken7]

I think the problem is that when people say 'updates will come from Google', they seem to mean ALL updates. We've already seen that issues involving signal displays etc. may indeed come from VZW and not Google.

So the question is which updates will come from who? I don't think anyone knows for sure despite what some are saying.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

This has been discussed ad nauseam.

Whatever ultravisitor. Thanks for the contribution.

 

[cbwx34]

Well, I ran the "Update Checker" on my Verizon Nexus, and it said it was the mysid version & the updates come from Google. (And I haven't done anything to the phone).

 

[ultravisitor]

Whatever ultravisitor. Thanks for the contribution.

FROM THE FRONT PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE JUST OVER A WEEK AGO:

http://www.androidcentral.com/app-t...-your-galaxy-nexus-cant-tell-you-whether-care

And this has been discussed many, many times on the messageboard.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

Well, I ran the "Update Checker" on my Verizon Nexus, and it said it was the mysid version & the updates come from Google. (And I haven't done anything to the phone).

Mine says mysid, updated by Google, but needs final approval from Verizon.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

FROM THE FRONT PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE JUST OVER A WEEK AGO:

http://www.androidcentral.com/app-t...-your-galaxy-nexus-cant-tell-you-whether-care

And this has been discussed many, many times on the messageboard.

Thanks for the link. Yes, I know this has been discussed before. I installed the app already. Thanks again. It's unfortunate you choose to be so snippy about it though. Maybe next time it would be better if you simply not respond at all?

 

[tntdroid]

How about we all just play nice

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[cj100570]

How about we all just play nice

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Where's the fun in that? Those who ask questions that have already been answered a bazillion times should be ostrasized.

 

[booboolala2000]

So I came across the following on Wikipedia. Is this true? If so, does it mean that we will be forced into rooting our phones and adding our own updates, especially given the ridiculous delays VZW creates with thing like that?

The updates come from Google and are tested and approved by Verizon. Remember that the VZW Nexus got 4.0.2 before the sim version. This will be the biggest selling Nexus in America, Google will see that this phone gets attention.

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[pauldroidr2d2]

The updates come from Google and are tested and approved by Verizon. Remember that the VZW Nexus got 4.0.2 before the sim version. This will be the biggest selling Nexus in America, Google will see that this phone gets attention.

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I hope so.

 

[mikestorm]

Just want to point out that if you decide to install custom ROMs this entire discussion is irrelevant for you

 

[Aegis]

The Nexus is probably updated by all three of the companies involved (Google/Verizon/Samsung).