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[k.c.cole]

Verizon just posted one of their famous PDF documents announcing the fan-tast-ic-ness that Jelly Bean will bring to Verizon's Galaxy Nexus!

Change Log:

Additional Jelly Bean Enhancements
+ Move between home screens with more intuitive graphics and silky-smooth transitions.
+ More reactive and uniform touch responses.
+ Personalize your home screen easily by placing widgets directly on the screen.
+ Widgets now resize automatically when they are too big.
+ Swipe over from camera to filmstrip view photos you just took, and quickly swipe away
the ones you don’t like.
+ When Talkback is enabled, the “Explore by Touch tutorial” will be enabled.
+ When Talkback is “On”, new screen gesture “shortcuts” will be enabled.

Android Beam
+ Easily share your photos and videos with other NFC capable devices running Android 4.1,
Jelly Bean, with just a simple tap, in addition to sharing contacts, web pages, YouTube
videos, directions, and apps.

Stability and Performance Improvements
+ Users can now choose if pressing the power key will lock the device or not.
+ Proper structure order for folders within email in now available.
+ MMS messages sent to an Outlook E-mail address now have a file extension allowing
the image to be opened.
+ Added Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) support.
+ Device is now updated with support for IPv6 web sites. Browse and view all the latest
web pages with this internet enhancement.

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[Bologna]

I have a question!
What makes the VZW Galaxy Nexus NOT a NEXUS?
I've had JB for a while. My Google Now does everything. Plus I have Google Wallet installed with Free credits

[Aliceics]

I have a question!
What makes the VZW Galaxy Nexus NOT a NEXUS?
I've had JB for a while. My Google Now does everything. Plus I have Google Wallet installed with Free credits

Verizon's refusing to allow Google to directly update it. Updates have to go through Verizon for approval.

[Bologna]

Do we NOT have a work around in place already?
I understand this is mostly for the new GNEX owners or the ones that maybe can't update because of work but, we do have options IF we choose to root don't we?

[Aliceics]

Do we NOT have a work around in place already?
I understand this is mostly for the new GNEX owners or the ones that maybe can't update because of work but, we do have options IF we choose to root don't we?

There ARE work arounds in place, I'm sure you know. But a Nexus isn't defined as having a workaround to get your updates. Its defined as "a "pure Android" experience,

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in which the devices come free of carrier or manufacturer modifications and with an unlockable bootloader

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to allow for further development and end-user modification' (From Wikipedia)

Verizon is getting in the way (carrier modification) therefore Google cannot fully support it as a Nexus because of Verizon.

[ThankMeLater]

Verizon's refusing to allow Google to directly update it. Updates have to go through Verizon for approval.

That's damn stupid to me. Verizon starting to think they have power like Apple now? They should never receive a google phone ever again. That sh!t is unacceptable. Android is OPEN SOURCE. Google phones are made to be developed on!! If Verizon is going to lock down boot loaders and have to "approve" updates on an "Google phone" why even mess with Android? Google should just say eff them and roll with the other carriers.

[Aliceics]

That's damn stupid to me. Verizon starting to think they have power like Apple now? They should never receive a google phone ever again. That sh!t is unacceptable. Android is OPEN SOURCE. Google phones are made to be developed on!! If Verizon is going to lock down boot loaders and have to "approve" updates on an "Google phone" why even mess with Android? Google should just say eff them and roll with the other carriers.

I agree partly, as for me I'm stuck on Verizon for an indefinite future. I would like to have a Nexus though, and through Verizon is the only way that will happen for me.

[Bologna]

Im right there with you Aliceics

[weston7916]

Anyone know if the OTA helps with signal issues. Thats what i couldnt stand abot it.

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[BoneZ]

I would like to have a Nexus though

Although the Nexus was a nice-looking phone, the signal issues and small battery caused me to sell it two weeks after I bought it. Mostly due to the battery, though. I was in an auto repair shop having my car worked on and I went from 95% battery down to 33% just browsing the internet for an hour and a half - 90 minutes, on 3G. And it was mostly because of the screen, according to the battery stats.

So, if I want a bigger screen and an actually dependable phone with a good battery, I'll have to wait for the Razr HD / HD Maxx. Two more months....

[tucstwo]

My vzw gnex is actually pretty decent signal wise. It is close enough to a nexus device for me too. I mean, it's not hard to make Google wallet work right even though I haven't bothered. And my bootloader is indeed unlocked. I know this because I've tried two radios, 4 kernels and 8 roms in the last week. So yeah, vzw is lame but with this device they are really only in the way a tiny tiny bit.

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[dragonbro]

I want the OTA JB for my Razr!!

[Chuckleb0ne]

Anyone want to trade a Nexus for a Maxx? PM if you do.

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Trade for S3 LOL

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[Chuckleb0ne]

Yes, added my razr plus cash. I was desperate. Dude offer your device plus like 140 and you should get offers.

I got a cool guy that made a deal with me.

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[Chuckleb0ne]

Dude i wanted overnight so i paid him more. And he is putting in a whole bunch of extras.

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[Chuckleb0ne]

Think about it a retail razr maxx is 300 and a retail gs3 is 600. And i dont care i earn money really easily.

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