Official Android Discussion Thread

**SoMiss2000** · 12-15-2011, 09:30 PM

Glad to see you guys enjoying your new Nexus. I feel the same about my new GS2 with regard to the size. I upgraded from an Evo. The size difference is definitely noticeable lol. I too am planning on staying stock for awhile. I know i'll get the itch though. I want my free wi-fi tethering back lol.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SII

**bigeastbumrush** · 12-15-2011, 10:14 PM

My battery gets drained rather quickly due to the Android market running in the foreground. Don't know exactly how yet to set data limits and/or how to make it run only in the background.

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**SoMiss2000** · 12-15-2011, 10:29 PM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

Originally posted by bigeastbumrush

My battery gets drained rather quickly due to the Android market running in the foreground. Don't know exactly how yet to set data limits and/or how to make it run only in the background.

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GS2 has a task manager....Samsung didn't include that on the Nexus? Also i'd imagine if 4G is constantly long, that would kill the battery quickly.

**judgejudy** · 12-15-2011, 11:03 PM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

Originally posted by bigeastbumrush

My battery gets drained rather quickly due to the Android market running in the foreground. Don't know exactly how yet to set data limits and/or how to make it run only in the background.

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the market "running" constantly isn't going to do anything to battery life. things you may want to check are make sure gps is off, for some reason android phones always have it on as a default. turn your screen brightness down, and if you're not planning on using it, turn 4g off until you actually need it. with that said, the battery life on a new phone is always going to be bad because you're gonna be so busy playing with the phone it'll die faster than usual.

**SoMiss2000** · 12-15-2011, 11:09 PM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

Originally posted by judgejudy

the market "running" constantly isn't going to do anything to battery life. things you may want to check are make sure gps is off, for some reason android phones always have it on as a default. turn your screen brightness down, and if you're not planning on using it, turn 4g off until you actually need it. with that said, the battery life on a new phone is always going to be bad because you're gonna be so busy playing with the phone it'll die faster than usual.

also, turn off auto sync of email, weather, and social apps. Manually sync those items when you need. I really wouldn't suggest email but definitely weather, twitter, facebook, etc. Turn screen brightness to auto.

**p_rushing** · 12-16-2011, 12:24 AM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

Originally posted by mjb2124

Can we talk about unlocking the bootloader on os? If so, please let me know or just pm me. I'm interested in unlocking mine as well but would like some decent instructions.

All your answers will be found there.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1336

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Google’s third Nexus device, and was the first Android phone to feature Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It was also the first Android device to feature on-screen virtual buttons, rather than the more traditional hardware-based buttons found on all previous hardware...

**Millennium** · 12-16-2011, 08:21 AM

Pretty sure I am getting a Galaxy Nexus today. Going to be a game time decision.

**bigeastbumrush** · 12-16-2011, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by judgejudy

the market "running" constantly isn't going to do anything to battery life. things you may want to check are make sure gps is off, for some reason android phones always have it on as a default. turn your screen brightness down, and if you're not planning on using it, turn 4g off until you actually need it. with that said, the battery life on a new phone is always going to be bad because you're gonna be so busy playing with the phone it'll die faster than usual.

I don't know about the older versions but ICS has a Data Usage feature that shows you which apps/functions have the most usage. It's the Android market by far on my phone.
There's a way to set data limits..I just have to read up on it.
And I don't run 4G when I'm indoors.

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**SoMiss2000** · 12-16-2011, 08:47 AM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

Originally posted by bigeastbumrush

I don't know about the older versions but ICS has a Data Usage feature that shows you which apps/functions have the most usage. It's the Android market by far on my phone.
There's a way to set data limits..I just have to read up on it.
And I don't run 4G when I'm indoors.

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Data Limits have nothing to do with Market. It shouldn't always be running in the background.

Try going to settings....applications...***nning services...and find market and press stop

**mjb2124** · 12-16-2011, 10:07 AM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

Originally posted by mgoblue

It's completely legal, the bootloader isn't encrypted.

How to: Unlock the Galaxy Nexus Bootloader

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/05/how-to-unlock-the-galaxy-nexus-bootloader/

We may be just days away from the release of the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, and I’m sure that many are starting to think about this whole bootloader unlocking process. As a Nexus device, the bootloader does not have to be bypassed or hacked like you have probably had to do... #Bootloader #GalaxyNexus

There's a link I found, though I haven't tried it yet (just leaving work in 5 mins or so, and I've only installed some of the stuff).

It's a bit to install, but I'd also like to learn android programming, so not too bad for me.

Thanks again...I just unlocked it this morning (shhhh...don't tell my employer!

). It's very easy with the directions you sent to me. I had to DL a different USB driver though from here:
<waiting for="" device="">
DOWNLOAD</waiting>

**bigeastbumrush** · 12-16-2011, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by SoMiss2000

Data Limits have nothing to do with Market. It shouldn't always be running in the background.

Try going to settings....applications...***nning services...and find market and press stop

I think this may be the culprit. I did what you said. Going to see if there's a difference. Thanks.

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**mgoblue** · 12-16-2011, 11:40 AM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

Originally posted by mjb2124

Thanks again...I just unlocked it this morning (shhhh...don't tell my employer!

). It's very easy with the directions you sent to me. I had to DL a different USB driver though from here:
<waiting for="" device="">
DOWNLOAD</waiting>

Yeah, there's one on the samsung site that's a EXE you can install....not sure if that's what you found, but I realized that last night and forgot to post.

Pretty easy though, and now whenever we want to root or get into the ROM (legal!) fun we won't have to deal with that....

I know there are ways to back up your phone prior to doing that stuff, but haven't gotten into it enough. Stock ICS is good for me for a while.

**mgoblue** · 12-16-2011, 11:42 AM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

I'm starting battery testing today...had full charge when I left, and we'll see after a somewhat "normal" day of use.

I may still bring a USB cable from home and charge it more at work (probably not a bad idea in general) but I'm thinking this can make it through a day for me. We'll see

**Stu** · 12-16-2011, 11:45 AM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

Keep the impressions coming guys. I'm planning on picking my Galaxy nexus up after work today.

**The GIGGAS** · 12-16-2011, 12:08 PM

Re: Official Android Discussion Thread

Literally the ONLY problem I have with the Galaxy Nexus is not syncing Facebook to Contacts. I'm seriously considering putting the Modaco ROM on this so I can do that. I don't care about the spat, really. I just want to know who is calling me.

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