Hi all, I had a look around on Google but couldn't find any reports on this. I think I know the answer to this but is the UK Galaxy Nexus 4G capable?
I noticed on an fcc diagram that the device had both HSPA+ and LTE receivers.
Am i correct to assume that the GN can be used on a 4G network in the UK (As soon as they bring it over here that is)
Cheers guys,
No. There is a GSM/HSPA+ version (being sold in the UK now) and a CDMA/LTE version (being sold soon in the US). That's it, no GSM/LTE version as of now.
There aren't any LTE networks in the UK anyways?
Cheers, yeah that's what I thought. I bought my Galaxy Nexus 2 days ago now - would of been good to have the option though.
Yes you are correct - As I said before, not LTE support in UK yet Probably not until 2013.
They are testing 4G in London as we speak. Hopefully the test will continue to grow and cover a wider area soon.
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Do you guys have any news about a possible GSM version of the Galaxy N?
I hope soon. I'm returning my GSII since I'm w/in 30 days - I'm going to hold out for the Nexus. If it doesn't come...whatever, I had my fun w/ the GSII already.
Not sure if this helps but, called t mobile about my plan and just asked if they were doing anything for the new nexus, and I was told yes they will be supporting it, it is in the system but you can't buy it straight from them. And it sounded like he didn't know about it but just went down some list of Samsung phones on the computer, "nexus S....umm, galaxy nexus? Yes we are supporting it."
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...eading-to-atandt/&category=classic&postPage=1
The phone mentioned there is pentaband and will work on pretty much any GSM/HSPA network including AT&T and T-Mobile.
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If you did some searching, or, took the time to actually watch the keynote, you would notice that there will be an GSM (quad band) HSPA+ (penta band) Nexus.
Here in Italy hdblog.it have a Galaxy Nexus that works with italian network, that are the same of T-Mobile.
http://www.digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Reiter=Bilder&Artikel=226860
wheres the problem?
well, except "early december" fuuuu
Wondering if I should get a Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE from America since I want the the 32GB storage but the GSM version does not have 32GB only 16GB.
So does the 4G Galaxy Nexus work in Australia or should I wait for the Samsung Galaxy S III - Considering the Galaxy S range is usually a major step up from the Nexus before it i.e. Nexus S to the Galaxy S II. I am strongly considering it if I can't use a 4G phone in Australia and they are not going make a GSM version with 32GB storage.
Your thoughts please...
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Titan X1 said:
Wondering if I should get a Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE from America since I want the the 32GB storage but the GSM version does not have 32GB only 16GB.
So does the 4G Galaxy Nexus work in Australia or should I wait for the Samsung Galaxy S III - Considering the Galaxy S range is usually a major step up from the Nexus before it i.e. Nexus S to the Galaxy S II. I am strongly considering it if I can't use a 4G phone in Australia and they are not going make a GSM version with 32GB storage.
Your thoughts please...
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no;
1: LTE bands may not be compatiable
2. the VZW version uses CDMA; not GSM for voice/3G
3. the LTE is for data only on the GNexus; there are currently no Voice over LTE deployed that I know of yet
Like others above me have said no it will not work in Australia or any other country outside of the USA, the LTE is CDMA only, and for Verizon USA only , it might work outside USA on roaming but that's it, even some accessories might have issues like a case because the LTE is a bit thicker due to having a larger battery for the LTE.
I was just wandering that since Australian market hasn't been hit with 32gb models, I could possibly order one of the verizon devices from the US.
The particular one I am looking at is on the ebay here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GALAXY-NEXUS-4G-VERIZON-LTE-GOOGLE-ANDROID-SAMSUNG-32GB-/300654421553
Are there any potential issues that I should be aware of, when using this device in Australia?
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I was just wandering that since Australian market hasn't been hit with 32gb models, I could possibly order one of the verizon devices from the US.
The particular one I am looking at is on the ebay here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GALAXY-NEXUS-4G-VERIZON-LTE-GOOGLE-ANDROID-SAMSUNG-32GB-/300654421553
Are there any potential issues that I should be aware of, when using this device in Australia?
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Does Australia have lte networks?
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Herman76 said:
Does Australia have lte networks?
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LTE? Is it 4g? Only one provider has 4g network so far. The one I am on now, doesn't support it yet from what i know.
for that price ill sell ya mine..lol...ill wait for another better phone this year from Verizon..lol
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LTE is what they call 4G now, but it really isn't. A LTE phone will only work on a LTE network (correct me if I'm wrong, since I only have GSM version).
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The device is locked to Verizon so don't buy it. You want a GSM handset
what confuses me is that they send it worldwide and it says to support GSM
Also, if it is locked, wouldn't it be possible to unlock it just by loading one of a custom rom from this forum?
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for that price ill sell ya mine..lol...ill wait for another better phone this year from Verizon..lol
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Australian residents only get priority over others in the world when it comes to getting ripped off. See what it costs in local stores:
http://www.mobicity.com.au/samsung-google-galaxy-nexus-32gb.html#.TyqMXfnmdpg
It won't work at all in here. All the Australian carriers have GSM networks while the one you linked to is a CDMA phone.
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The specs shown in the OP link looks like it's Galaxy Nexus in general (not just the LTE version). The LTE network is not operational in Norway (do correct me if im wrong), and since it wasn't operational at launch time of the Nexus they decided not to import the LTE version to Norway.
I can't understand they would do that unless the LTE version won't work on regular GSM networks.
This link says that it is NOT a GSM device, and will not work worldwide.
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what confuses me is that they send it worldwide and it says to support GSM
Also, if it is locked, wouldn't it be possible to unlock it just by loading one of a custom rom from this forum?
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It also uses MicroSIM (ala-iPhone) - it's just not worth the hassle. Get a GSM Nexus if you want one
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The specs shown in the OP link looks like it's Galaxy Nexus in general (not just the LTE version). The LTE network is not operational in Norway (do correct me if im wrong), and since it wasn't operational at launch time of the Nexus they decided not to import the LTE version to Norway.
I can't understand they would do that unless the LTE version won't work on regular GSM networks.
This link says that it is NOT a GSM device, and will not work worldwide.
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Yeah... the title says 4G LTE Verizon, but all the specs are for the i9250. I'd get 100% confirmation from the seller first because OP needs the GSM i9250 version, not i515.
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I can't understand they would do that unless the LTE version won't work on regular GSM networks.
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You could use the LTE Nexus as LTE-only on a carrier with GSM and LTE. However, the Nexus only supports LTE Band 13, which means your carrier would also have to be using Band 13. So far, Verizon is the only carrier on earth that uses Band 13.
Making it more complicated, your carrier would have to have implemented Voice over LTE and IMS SMS otherwise your phone would be data only and unable to receive calls/text messages.
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I was just wandering that since Australian market hasn't been hit with 32gb models, I could possibly order one of the verizon devices from the US.
The particular one I am looking at is on the ebay here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GALAXY-NEXUS-4G-VERIZON-LTE-GOOGLE-ANDROID-SAMSUNG-32GB-/300654421553
Are there any potential issues that I should be aware of, when using this device in Australia?
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Get it from hand tech
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...gb-i9250--sim-free-unlocked--titanium-silver-
This is the one you are looking for. Price would be excluding VAT since you're shipping it internationally.
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Get it from hand tech
This is the one you are looking for. Price would be excluding VAT since you're shipping it internationally.
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Thanks, but this is 16gb version, I can get that in AU for a bit cheaper price. 32Gb GSM is way more expensive here than in the US.
Do not get the verizon 32gb version as it will NOT work anywhere in australia. It is a cdma and lte phone, not gsm.
If you want the 32GB GSM version then you first have to wait for it to be released
March 1st apparently
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Thanks, but this is 16gb version, I can get that in AU for a bit cheaper price. 32Gb GSM is way more expensive here than in the US.
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The 32gb GSM version isn't for sale yet.
The 32gb version in the US is the Verizon one.
http://orlando.craigslist.org/mob/2976413972.html
I looked up the version he said he had. It's some Korean version.
The ad claims claims it's a GSM LTE version (not verizon lte version). I have both verizon and att service so can use either. I also have unlimited data on both.
Anyways, we all know the Verizon Gnex CDMA antenna is not very good. I had since day 1. Loved the phone, hated the antenna. My verizon LTE ipad gets LTE signal at home wheras my Verizon LTE Galaxy Nexus never picks up LTE signal at home or other areas of Orlando.
I have the Nokia Lumia 900 and I know ATT LTE coverage is very strong in Orlando as well as Verizon.
So wondering if this is a fake LTE GSM gnex? I am sure it's fake but does the guy think he's fooling some people claiming it gets LTE signal?
Most likely fake.
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Edit: 1) It's a GSM Galaxy Nexus box picture.
2) Korean Galaxy Nexuses come with 1750 and 2000 mah battery (apparently)
3) http://www.samsung.com/sec/consumer/mobile-phone/smart-phone/kt/SHW-M420KTSKC-spec thats the model that he posted. Support Specifications WCDMA / GSM
Even if it were a GSM/LTE device, you'd still have to be ultra careful about the LTE bands, because there are like 170 different LTE bands planned by carriers, world wide.
It's going to be a huge mess.
It's most likely fake. Even if it has a Lte radio, it doesn't mean it will work on At&t's Lte bands.
I actually talked to the guy. He goes to asia a lot. He actually was an educated dude and travels to asia a lot.
It is the Korean model like you guys say. He confirmed it. He says Korean run a 1.7/1.8 LTE band in S Korea now.
So I guess it's got LTE but it sure doesn't help me in the USA since it will not pick up LTE signal with ATT.
Yup the only GSM Galaxy Nexus with LTE is the i9250K which as stated above is the South Korean Galaxy Nexus
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Probably is LTE and very probably won't work on LTE in the US.
So, he's probably being truthful but it probably won't work.
Probably.
Just meet him, place your AT&T SIM in it and see what happens. If it doesn't work, offer $250 on the spot. After he cools down, walk away empty handed.
Sorry if this has been asked before, however, I just came across the US Samsung GNex page and discover a LTE version of my trusted Sammy GNex i9250.
What I am wondering is.. Is it a totally different phone or do our GNex's have LTE hidden away that no one knew about and will just need it activating when 4G LTE is available on the right frequency?
Remember I am talking about UK GSM versions and LTE/4G in the UK.
Thanks
The gnex is not like the n4 in that SoC of the gnex doesn't have any lte integrated into the chip. So no, the gsm gnex doesn't have anything lte related.
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Sorry if this has been asked before, however, I just came across the US Samsung GNex page and discover a LTE version of my trusted Sammy GNex i9250.
What I am wondering is.. Is it a totally different phone or do our GNex's have LTE hidden away that no one knew about and will just need it activating when 4G LTE is available on the right frequency?
Remember I am talking about UK GSM versions and LTE/4G in the UK.
Thanks
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Unfortunately it doesn't