Official Android Discussion Thread

[mgoblue]

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I tried the Incipio case at Verizon. it didn't add too much bulk but it blocks off the three prong connection for when/if the better car dock comes out. it was also a dust magnet when I put it in my pocket.

Still may get a screen protector at some point but I always hate the install process and how they collect dust around the edges.

Yeah, that's why I'm waiting for Ghost Armor for now, along with not having time...

I'm the same way, I think I'll be getting at least the multimedia dock, and possibly a good car dock (if they have the nice one for charging and whatnot). That makes having a case pretty annoying.

I went case free on my Droid, it took a beating but is fine...as long as I'm more careful with this phone it should be ok...

[Stu]

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Pretty cool you can take screenshots with the phone now. Here's my current home screen. Trying to fit all the apps I use regularly into the 4 folders but having trouble coming up with categories that make sense.

[mjb2124]

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I'm not using a case for my Nexus. Like MGO, I like the feel without a case and I hate how lint/dust gets all over the cases.

I don't think I'm getting the car dock either. I don't think it would do much for me. I assume most of you are using that for navigation and/or music?

[Stu]

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I'm not using a case for my Nexus. Like MGO, I like the feel without a case and I hate how lint/dust gets all over the cases.

I don't think I'm getting the car dock either. I don't think it would do much for me. I assume most of you are using that for navigation and/or music?

I use my phone for navigation all the time so the car dock is crucial for me. I really have no where else in my car to put the phone so I can see it while driving.

[bigeastbumrush]

Pretty cool you can take screenshots with the phone now. Here's my current home screen. Trying to fit all the apps I use regularly into the 4 folders but having trouble coming up with categories that make sense.

How did you do that?

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[Zer0xray]

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are you guys experiencing signal issues?

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/19/verizon-support-update-to-address-galaxy-nexus-signal-strength-in-the-works/

[Stu]

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How did you do that?

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Hold down the volume down and power button at the same time.

[cjonesfan921]

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What is your impressions on ICS?

I'm on a Sensation, we are supposedly getting ICS in Feb. I'm more than happy with the custom Roms I am using now, however, clearly excited for ICS.

[Stu]

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are you guys experiencing signal issues?

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/19...-in-the-works/

I haven't had issues in any calls I've made. I actually get better signal at work where I barely got any signal with my OG droid.

[Stu]

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What is your impressions on ICS?

I'm on a Sensation, we are supposedly getting ICS in Feb. I'm more than happy with the custom Roms I am using now, however, clearly excited for ICS.

It's not a huge leap for me since many of the features were in honeycomb and I have a Xoom tablet.

- Love the notifications. Being able to swipe individual notifications away and have the ability to clear all of them is a huge improvement.
- Not sure if it's an ICS thing or a Galaxy Nexus thing but the camera is pretty cool. Love the fast shutter speed and panorama functionality.
- Face unlock is a cool feature but I find it easier to just use the pattern unlock.
- I wish the desktop folders let you choose an icon vs showing the stack of icons
- Needs a 4g toggle widget!!

[mjb2124]

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I use my phone for navigation all the time so the car dock is crucial for me. I really have no where else in my car to put the phone so I can see it while driving.

I got ya. I have a built-in NAV on my car and my wife's so it wouldn't serve much purpose to me. If I could plug it into either stereo system, that would be sweet.

[mjb2124]

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are you guys experiencing signal issues?

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/19...-in-the-works/

I haven't seen any dropped call issues, but it does seem impossible to get a full set of bars. I'm usually around 2-3 bars when any other phone I had would be near full.

[Millennium]

I haven't seen any dropped call issues, but it does seem impossible to get a full set of bars. I'm usually around 2-3 bars when any other phone I had would be near full.

When I am at work, I have full 4 bar 4G with no issues. But I also work close to Baltimore, which is a major 4G hub. When I am on my way home or at my house, signal gets progressively lower, and my house (which has never been a signal hotbed) is consistently 2 bar 1X, with some 3G spotted in. I haven't had one dropped call yet, but using Google Music is a pain at times.

In regards to the phone - I used Google Wallet to pay for a Slurpee yesterday. I giggled the whole time, then kick my heels on the way out the door.

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[SoMiss2000]

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I'm envious of you VZW guys with the nexus, Hopefully Sprint gets it soon.

Really no need to be envious. Look at a few comparison videos. The only thing the Nexus has on the GS2 is 4.0 which the GS2 is getting and a higher resolution screen. I'm sure ICS will be ported to the GS2 before Samsung/Sprint does it officially. Both phones are a wash based on the comparisons.

[SoMiss2000]

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I haven't seen any dropped call issues, but it does seem impossible to get a full set of bars. I'm usually around 2-3 bars when any other phone I had would be near full.

I think that's just Samsung's weak radio that's in all their phones. I experience the same thing on my GS2. Had full bars on my HTC Evo most of the time.