ive finally had enough and called VZW

[dezymond]

My point is that I shouldn't have to mod or swap radios for it to hold a 4G data connection.

I gave it plenty of time and waited patiently for 4.0.4 which didn't help anything.

The rep even said his personal Nexus suffered the same issues and he was able to get rid of it.

Maybe they'll offer a different device. At this point, like I said, I'd even take an iPhone4S even with the 5 due out in a couple weeks.

I completely agree that it shouldn't have to be modded, but you have to remember, Samsung is known for their weak radios AND that the Nexus is the first phone to launch with JB, there were bound to be bugs. Plus Verizon had botched this phone since before release so the dev community was turned to more than ever. So yes, this is pretty much a hardware issue overall, but again, look at the name behind the hardware. Also the fact that this phone was practically made for devs meant Google was relying on the dev community to make this device even better, which they most certainly did.

AND especially now, I don't want to mod anything should they swap this out for something else.

You can always go back to 100% factory stock. Very simple, especially with software such as Wug's Toolkit. I think you can even temporarily flash CWM with it and flash those radios if you want. If it doesn't help, you can always go back to the stock radios.

 

[CBMGGM]

Taking the next step to flash better radios and a very stable JB system is easy to do. The dev's have even provided ways to get back to OEM stock condition. Probably one the primary reasons the Nexus is here is because of the modding opportunities; not keeping it stock. There are other phones that can accommodate your needs; the other two phones mentioned in this thread are good alternatives. Why anyone would want an outdated 3G Apple phone goes contrary to the Android experience.

 

[zomnomnombie]

If data is your most important concern I would request a change to a RAZR MAXX or iPhone 4s. They are both quite excellent.

 

[ChevyNexus]

To me the Nexus hasn't been a let down at all. I went in knowing that Samsung didn't have the greatest radios. But now with the JellyBean radio....holy smokes night and day difference. I love the ability to customize that why I went with the phone. Seem you bought the Nexus based on hype and didn't do the research on the Brand. Fascinate had weak radios I figured this would as well.

You wanna talk about a weak flagship?....one word....Bionic.

 

[CBMGGM]

Hey now easy on the Bionic brother. I had one for a while; solid phone as well. even though it has been referred to as the redheaded step child The Bionic got a big kick in the **ts when the Razr got released 2 months later.

 

[tgyberg]

Hey now easy on the Bionic brother. I had one for a while; solid phone as well. even though it has been referred to as the redheaded step child The Bionic got a big kick in the **ts when the Razr got released 2 months later.

I enjoyed the Bionic as well. That first month it was out tho, this place was dominated by "signal drop issue" threads!

 

[GalaxyFlatulence]

go onto the FCC website and file a complaint. that's what i did.

 

[middleP]

I haven't read through all of the posts, but wanted to share my experience with the same "radio issue."
My first nexus developed a screen issue and was sent back. (It had NO connectivity issues at all.) The refurb replacement was terrible. As were the next 2. At this point I complained enough that they offered me an S3 - with the caveat that I had to pay for a back and battery since I would get a refurb. This was unacceptable... and I was shipped my 4th refurb (5th overall in last 8 months).
What do you know, this one works perfectly!!! DancingNexus

For anyone experiencing problems, talk to a supervisor (and his/her supervisor) until you get either next day shipping of a replacement or an S3.

 

[Quick]

go onto the FCC website and file a complaint. that's what i did.

FCC? what did your complaint say?

 

[Domestic violence]

I'd be satisfied with an S3 as well.... even eating the cost of the cases/ext battery I've outfitted the nexus with

 

[Domestic violence]

Still waiting for some sort of response, I called again to inquire. I was forwarded to 'tier2' (which I think is really just tech assistance) who said it would take up to 7 days for a response. He said that the network has to checked, my area 'driven' and a supervisor to review it.

 

[tispectrum]

I spoke to tier 2 on Thursday. Nothing helped. Was supposed to get a call back from a supervisor on Friday, no call came. I called today. A supervisor said it was a hardware problem, duh, I knew that. I'm getting a replacement tomorrow.

 

[Domestic violence]

This guy sent me a few text messages that werent generic or computer generated so hopefully they'll fix it within the next day or so. I honestly.don't even want the Nexus anymore... perhaps if it worked properly, I'd feel differently but right now I just want to smash the phone.

 

[ChevyNexus]

This guy sent me a few text messages that werent generic or computer generated so hopefully they'll fix it within the next day or so. I honestly.don't even want the Nexus anymore... perhaps if it worked properly, I'd feel differently but right now I just want to smash the phone.

Flash the radios. Perfect Nexus.

 

[Domestic violence]

Let's be real here.... should an end user be required to flash radios to make the device function properly?