The Official DF Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release Thread

[Shadez]

I just don't understand what the LTE network has to do with the phone itself? It's happening with a mass amount of phones.. so won't the fix be over the air? I can live with a 3G Nexus for a little bit.

I am not sure either. Still waiting to hear more..

 

[Shadez]

Maybe it is based solely on that the network is down right now and they want to avoid the same major headaches they had when the released the bionic and a vast number of people could not activate their device due to connection issues and an over loaded network??

This could quite possibly be the case Truss..

 

[Jamar]

Just stopped by my local store.

My first concern: why the F do I have to sign in when there's literally 3 reps standing right next to me? I told the guy I just had a simple question and he was like "Well let me walk you through the sign-in process.":blink:

My second concern: One I got done with said bull**** sign-in, one rep told me to expect the Nexus sometime next year, then the guy next to him said this month, then the girl next to him said a few days (all right after one another, it was quite amusing LOL). It's so strange that Verizon chooses to not educate their staff.

 

[Diab210]

Maybe it is based solely on that the network is down right now and they want to avoid the same major headaches they had when the released the bionic and a vast number of people could not activate their device due to connection issues and an over loaded network??

Might be some truth in it. Think about it from their perspective. Do you really want to sell, say, 1000 new galaxy nexus on friday when you know you're then going to get 800 phone calls because their brand new 4g phone doesn't connect to the 4g network and is reporting a sim card error? If this is what delayed it, then maybe they'll just release it as soon as the lte network issue is cleared up.

 

[INCREMENTAL]

Well, when you see the massive amount of stock Verizon has in their inventory rooms for this phone, your brain goes crazy trying to rationalize just why so many phones are being kept under lock and key, READY to be released, but are just sitting there. They are in their boxes, and are at corp. stores nationwide. They will NOT get any more OS updates at this point until customers first activate them. So it's not anything to do with the software the phones have flashed on them already. It has to be something else.

I mean - I'm home now, but I spent the good part of the day earlier today at one of the VZW stores in my area and I had a few peeks into the inventory room (with permission from the SM, of course) and I just cannot think of any reason why this phone isn't out. The stock is there. The reps are trained. The management teams are aware of the launch and are ready. Every rep who has played with the phone this week wants to buy it. People are chomping at the bit. In a matter of a week this phone went from only the nerdy crowd knowing about it to customers and employees alike going on and on about how they want the phone. Plus, the accessories have been in many stores for WEEKS - so we're not waiting on those, either.

I spent about an hour on the sales floor playing with a few different devices (the RAZR is ugly lol - like the Rezound though ) and I was listening to some customers. There were 3 customers asking about the Nexus specifically, and I can't even count the reps I heard tell customers there will be a "big new phone coming out soon" (these were customers who weren't eligible to upgrade just yet).

So, having seen the amount of stock at this corporate store and having played with their store demo unit for several hours (it's coming home tonight - I get to play with it all night, woohoo!), I really have NO IDEA what the heck is going on.

Your guess is as good as mine. My guess is something sales-related (VZW has had weak sales this month and last as a company), or something network related. I don't know anything I haven't shared.

Thank u for ur reply and honesty, I believe u and every word u said. Keep us updated if anything new comes ur way, u could be a vital pipeline we are all needing so when ur at the store throughout the day or ur at home playing on that sexy Gnex keep us in mind over here. Thanks...

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[BenLand150]

Maybe it is based solely on that the network is down right now and they want to avoid the same major headaches they had when the released the bionic and a vast number of people could not activate their device due to connection issues and an over loaded network??

This could be it. Are 4G phones only able to get activated over 4G? Otherwise you would think 3G would be fine for that too for a while and Verizon could just warn buyers that 4G is out for the time being for mostly everyone, if not everyone, so people aren't "furious".

 

[tgyberg]

This could be it. Are 4G phones only able to get activated over 4G? Otherwise you would think 3G would be fine for that too for a while and Verizon could just warn buyers that 4G is out for the time being for mostly everyone, if not everyone, so people aren't "furious".

My 3G and 4G are out today. From what I've read I'm not alone. Beta network FTL!

 

[Diab210]

Well, when you see the massive amount of stock Verizon has in their inventory rooms for this phone, your brain goes crazy trying to rationalize just why so many phones are being kept under lock and key, READY to be released, but are just sitting there. They are in their boxes, and are at corp. stores nationwide. They will NOT get any more OS updates at this point until customers first activate them. So it's not anything to do with the software the phones have flashed on them already. It has to be something else.

I mean - I'm home now, but I spent the good part of the day earlier today at one of the VZW stores in my area and I had a few peeks into the inventory room (with permission from the SM, of course) and I just cannot think of any reason why this phone isn't out. The stock is there. The reps are trained. The management teams are aware of the launch and are ready. Every rep who has played with the phone this week wants to buy it. People are chomping at the bit. In a matter of a week this phone went from only the nerdy crowd knowing about it to customers and employees alike going on and on about how they want the phone. Plus, the accessories have been in many stores for WEEKS - so we're not waiting on those, either.

I spent about an hour on the sales floor playing with a few different devices (the RAZR is ugly lol - like the Rezound though ) and I was listening to some customers. There were 3 customers asking about the Nexus specifically, and I can't even count the reps I heard tell customers there will be a "big new phone coming out soon" (these were customers who weren't eligible to upgrade just yet).

So, having seen the amount of stock at this corporate store and having played with their store demo unit for several hours (it's coming home tonight - I get to play with it all night, woohoo!), I really have NO IDEA what the heck is going on.

Your guess is as good as mine. My guess is something sales-related (VZW has had weak sales this month and last as a company), or something network related. I don't know anything I haven't shared.

I know how Verizon can increase their sales this month just in time for the holidays..... it starts with an 'N' and ends with an 'exus'! I think its bad wanting to go drive to the store now and buy it. I would go crazy if I knew the phone was on the other side of a drywall partition 5 feet away and I was forbidden from buying one.

 

[prowler85]

And it is funny (not haha funny, but strange funny) that my 4g is totally down right now.....as is my 3g. And honestly, my 4g has been up for well over a month now with no problems, as far as I know, meaning whenever I've used data on my phone, which is a lot. Stange (funny) that it's down now all of a sudden with this discussion going on.

 

[steveil]

And it is funny (not haha funny, but strange funny) that my 4g is totally down right now.....as is my 3g. And honestly, my 4g has been up for well over a month now with no problems, as far as I know, meaning whenever I've used data on my phone, which is a lot. Stange (funny) that it's down now all of a sudden with this discussion going on.

I am in Chicago and 3g on my OG is fine.

 

[Trusstopher]

And it is funny (not haha funny, but strange funny) that my 4g is totally down right now.....as is my 3g. And honestly, my 4g has been up for well over a month now with no problems, as far as I know, meaning whenever I've used data on my phone, which is a lot. Stange (funny) that it's down now all of a sudden with this discussion going on.

Futurama quote???

 

[iKN0WaGH0ST]

And it is funny (not haha funny, but strange funny) that my 4g is totally down right now.....as is my 3g. And honestly, my 4g has been up for well over a month now with no problems, as far as I know, meaning whenever I've used data on my phone, which is a lot. Stange (funny) that it's down now all of a sudden with this discussion going on.

I'm 20 miles south of DC and I haven't had any downtime on my 3G connection.

 

[Tallen1331]

I'm 20 miles south of DC and I haven't had any downtime on my 3G connection.

im 20 miles west of nyc and have had full 3g all day....

 

[alucard9114]

called my local corporate Verizon store here in San Diego and they said it was going to come out Friday but things may have changed and to call back tomorrow
he said it was a shipping issue the number for this Verizon is 858-526-0847

 

[nleksan]

THAT explains why my phone wouldn't connect to 3G last night (5-9PM Eastern Time)! Man, I was getting p!ssed... It was in an area where I normally get full bars, too, and great speedtest.net results, so it wasn't making any sense...