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This kinda of news makes me glad I traded in My Gnex for thRazr Maxx on Verizon. I would`nt be getting the JB update any time soon anyway. I think something should be done about the false advertisement of the Verizon version being a Nexus device, then after people purchase it, they say, oh well, ya know we can`t officially consider this a nexus nor can we officially support it because of verizons propriatory software that goes into cdma devices. I think a class action suit is in order for false advertisement. The cdma/lte Galaxy Nexus, is NOT a Nexus device. I don`t care what the back of the phone has inscribed on it. It`s complete B.S. There will never be a CDMA Nexus as long as Verizon keeps the Software google needs to develop with under their control.

I am still waiting on my Ice Cream Sandwich update to my Droid Bionic.

I'm glad I got the unlocked version of this phone rather than the Verizon one...

Since we just got the upgrade on the SGS2 for AT&T I doubt we will see this upgrade anytime soon unless it is pushed because of the lawsuits. Good thing my phone is root so I can install a custom ROM once it becomes available. I never have to wait for AT&T!

LiveBrianD, on 10 July 2012 - 07:21 PM, said:

Hmm, it's a hard choice for me, because I like the immediate updates of the unlocked G'Nex, but I really love the call quality of the Verizon network (_crystal clear_ from in-store tests I've done -- NO ONE else has that kind of call quality from what I've heard, literally). I REALLY wish I could have the best of both worlds and get an unlocked CDMA/LTE phone to work on Verizon.

dcornibe, on 11 July 2012 - 04:49 AM, said:

I'm with you on that. But the only way to have the best of both worlds is to take matters into your own hands and unlock your phone and flash the updates yourself. I'd be shocked if Verizon pushed an OTA update with Jelly Bean in the next 3 months. How long did it take them to push out 4.04, which was a minor update?

yea but jelly bean isnt going to have any flash support so......

Jimster480, on 11 July 2012 - 12:12 PM, said:

Who needs flash anymore... Even Adobe is betting on HTML5 now.

dcornibe, on 11 July 2012 - 04:49 AM, said:

Interesting - with my dumbphone, Verizon's call quality isn't great or anything. (no different than any other phone, VOIP excluded)

No JB yet in USA...

if the OTA hasn't been pushed yet, u can force your G-Nex HSPA+ to manually retrieve the 140MB+ file.

perform a factory reset. after the reboot, skip the Google account sign-in prompt. connect the device to a WLAN. access the device settings panel and manually check for system updates. Jelly Bean v4.1.1 should appear for download.

ICS was a HUGE improvement (puts gingerbread to shame), but Jelly Bean raises the bar waaaay up. it's that good.