So who's waiting for the 4G/LTE model?
I have the 2012 3G model and its slow as hell, can't wait to get my hands on the LTE model... Anyone knows when its coming out?
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big samm said:
So who's waiting for the 4G/LTE model?
I have the 2012 3G model and its slow as hell, can't wait to get my hands on the LTE model... Anyone knows when its coming out?
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The announcement said "weeks" which is more interesting than "months". LOL
Someone told me in two weeks. I was shocked. Could not confirm.
Hopefully, Google is moving aggressively because I'd love to get the LTE model also.
I'm waiting for the LTE, it's going to be great in the car
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The announcement said "weeks" which is more interesting than "months". LOL
Someone told me in two weeks. I was shocked. Could not confirm.
Hopefully, Google is moving aggressively because I'd love to get the LTE model also.
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I was hoping it could be this Friday since I'm going to the U.S, Boston, and I'm from Canada oh well I'll have wait
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I'm waiting for the n72 LTE model to come out, it will support tmobile I hope? But if I'm paying over 300$ for something, it has to last me more than a year, so either the LTE nexus 7 or the next nexus 10
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I got lte speeds on my wifi 2013 n7 thanks to tethering
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casonswag said:
I got lte speeds on my wifi 2013 n7 thanks to tethering
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Me too. Never could see spending more money for both a device AND an additional data plan when I can just tether my smartphone's unlimited data connection.
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Me too. Never could see spending more money for both a device AND an additional data plan when I can just tether my smartphone's unlimited data connection.
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I just wish I didn't have to pay 20 bucks for a tethering plan....
I have a 10gb plan and I only pay 10$ per device to share the data plan.... Yes of course I could turn my Nexus 4 into a hotspot but i would use 2 devices to complete one task... I'm not gonna kill my Nexus 4 battery just to surf on my Nexus 7 that's ridiculous... I rather see my tablet have it's own connection....
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I have a 10gb plan and I only pay 10$ per device to share the data plan.... Yes of course I could turn my Nexus 4 into a hotspot but i would use 2 devices to complete one task... I'm not gonna kill my Nexus 4 battery just to surf on my Nexus 7 that's ridiculous... I rather see my tablet have it's own connection....
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Exactly. It's completely worth the price for the convenience alone. I don't want to have to reach for my phone and my tablet every time I need it, and I'll certainly not just leave my phone constantly broadcasting wifi.
I've been waiting on this since before I/O earlier this year.
waiting patiently for 32gb lte
By the time it gets out, i should have already chosen the proper case....
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I just wish I didn't have to pay 20 bucks for a tethering plan....
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If you run CyanogenMod or almost any other custom ROM, the hotspot is built into the OS, you don't pay anything.
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If you run CyanogenMod or almost any other custom ROM, the hotspot is built into the OS, you don't pay anything.
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True, but my HTC One is stock and staying that way until a stable CM release is available as I'm in no big hurry to hack it at this point.
Also, it's somewhat against the ToS to tether without paying for it so I'm always a little iffy on the topic regardless of what ROM I'm running.
I dont pay nothing for tethering all i use is foxfi been tethering since i had the first n7
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gksmithlcw said:
True, but my HTC One is stock and staying that way until a stable CM release is available as I'm in no big hurry to hack it at this point.
Also, it's somewhat against the ToS to tether without paying for it so I'm always a little iffy on the topic regardless of what ROM I'm running.
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I don't really see why they would give you grief about it. As stiff as the competition is I think your carrier is probably more worried about you giving them the boot than anything. If you had unlimited data and used an insane amount they might care but even then I think they'd just throttle you. (not physically)
At least on my i717 you could use TiBu to freeze a system app which controlled tethering and if you had a widget you could do wifi tethering with just root and a stock rom.
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Exactly. It's completely worth the price for the convenience alone. I don't want to have to reach for my phone and my tablet every time I need it, and I'll certainly not just leave my phone constantly broadcasting wifi.
I've been waiting on this since before I/O earlier this year.
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...which is why i'm glad i have a Note 2 as a cell phone. Battery lasts eons and for the brief periods i would need data when out and about, it would suffice just well. Everyone's use case scenario is different. I could tether for hours via my Note 2 and not hit the battery a lick. Bluetooth tethering is also an option as well.
*Nexus 7 in my tote bag, Note 2, Zagg Sparq 2.0 6000mAh portable battery charger combo*, i'm good.
Here's the question for me... will the Nexus 7 (2013) LTE support internet tethering. I'm talking about providing it for other devices, not tethering to another device like a phone (what would be the point of getting a tablet that can do cellular data if I have to tether it to a phone that does cellular data)?
The Nexus 7 (2012) couldn't do this out of the box - making it one of the very few modern Android devices like this that couldn't.
I know there are modded ROMs that can, in theory, do this (although from what I've read so far, they're iffy and aren't exactly easy to use), but I'd rather have it right there in the official ROMs.
In the end, if it can't do tethering and it can't be used as a real phone, then I'm thinking the LTE/3G isn't that useful. It would be more practical to connect to my phone and get the wifi version now rather than waiting. Especially since I'd have to buy another data plan anyway.
The big question for me is could I use it as a phone (preferably with stock SMS and Phone apps)? Everyone has pretty solid LTE coverage here, so I'm not all that worried, especially considering my average use of less than a minute.
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The big question for me is could I use it as a phone (preferably with stock SMS and Phone apps)? Everyone has pretty solid LTE coverage here, so I'm not all that worried, especially considering my average use of less than a minute.
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Any chance you found an answer to your question? I recall seeing some dev post on getting gsm calls working on the 2012 N7 3G, maybe we'll see something like that for the Flo as well...
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I got lte speeds on my wifi 2013 n7 thanks to tethering
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Me too!! Sprint has the entire area around me blanketed in LTE!!!
I use my WIFI at home, at only need to tether if I'm out shopping. I'm on Disability now after a bad car wreck, but when I go back to work any dealership I go to (ASE certified automotive technician) will have WIFI for me to use. Used it on my Asus Infinity at the dealership I was at before my wreck.
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Me too. Never could see spending more money for both a device AND an additional data plan when I can just tether my smartphone's unlimited data connection.
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Right there with ya man!! My Note 2 gets excellent battery life, plus I've got a spare OEM battery, external battery charger, and 12,000mah external battery pack with dual USB ports that allows charging from both simultaneously!! I never run out of juice no matter where I'm at, or how long I'm there for. I pay Sprint for unlimited data, so why not take advantage of it !! Having fast LTE everywhere around me (I average 30Mbps download at home) is just icing on the cake!!
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...which is why i'm glad i have a Note 2 as a cell phone. Battery lasts eons and for the brief periods i would need data when out and about, it would suffice just well. Everyone's use case scenario is different. I could tether for hours via my Note 2 and not hit the battery a lick. Bluetooth tethering is also an option as well.
*Nexus 7 in my tote bag, Note 2, Zagg Sparq 2.0 6000mAh portable battery charger combo*, i'm good.
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Sounds very similar to my setup! Very simple to setup and use! I don't see why people say that it's too much of a hassle to tether from their phone. Takes me 10 seconds to start tethering on my phone, and it just sits in my tablet's carrying case while I'm using my tablet. It's not in my way or any kind of hassle what so ever! I'd much rather spend 10 seconds to start tethering on my phone, than spend $10 or more every month for an additional data plan!!
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Wireless Tether for Root Users (hereinafter WTFRU) was the holy grail of free apps while I was on my rooted droid incredible. I routinely ran every piece of tech off my phone FLAWLESSLY (xbox live, PC, and touchpad)
Today I picked up a VZW Galaxy Nexus and root as soon as I got home. Much to my dismay, WTFRU didn't work (2.0.7). Tried the 3.1 Betas and even the experimental and it's no dice.
The closest I can get to running it is on 3.1-beta7 and selecting the Galaxy SII in device profiles. Tethering fails to start due to one error in the log, which reads: Activating WiFi interface.....FAILED"
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This is a huge let down. If you are like me and depend on this app follow this thread for updates.
stock tethering option works fine for 10 minutes .. then i have to re-turn it on again
i think its a bug in ICS 4.0.1 and will be fixed
Azdian said:
stock tethering option works fine for 10 minutes .. then i have to re-turn it on again
i think its a bug in ICS 4.0.1 and will be fixed
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I installed the OTA pretty early this morning so when I tried the built in tether option I got a pop up saying I needed to subscribe to service
Does the stock tethering app only work with the tethering plan? Wireless tether for root was one of the number one reasons why I went with android
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This is a huge let down. If you are like me and depend on this app follow this thread for updates.
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Followed. I used it all the time on my Droid to get wifi on my XOOM. Hopefully it'll be fixed soon now that the unicorn is out in the wild.
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That's a tall Nexus, dude.
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Followed. I used it all the time on my Droid to get wifi on my XOOM. Hopefully it'll be fixed soon now that the unicorn is out in the wild.
That's a tall Nexus, dude.
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Haha, well I'm 6'7" so I got mine custom made to keep things proportional
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Haha, well I'm 6'7" so I got mine custom made to keep things proportional
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♩ ♬ Well, I'm a long, tall Nexan...I wear a ten gallon hat... ♪ ♫
replay414 said:
Does the stock tethering app only work with the tethering plan? Wireless tether for root was one of the number one reasons why I went with android
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Yeah, I'm fairly certain to use the native tethering you must be signed for that $30 p/month nonsense that VZW offers wherein you're limited to 5GB of data No thanks. I was grandfathered into unlimited data - unlimited data + wireless tether =
I REALLY hope the dev gets on this issue. Here's a link to the support section and the open issue:
code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1257
Maybe if more people star the issue and write comments it'll light the proverbial fire under his ass.
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Yeah, I'm fairly certain to use the native tethering you must be signed for that $30 p/month nonsense that VZW offers wherein you're limited to 5GB of data No thanks. I was grandfathered into unlimited data - unlimited data + wireless tether
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I'm grandfathered into unlimited, and nowhere on my $30($24 after discount) tethering plan does it state I'm limited to 5GB.
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Mean Bro Greene said:
I'm grandfathered into unlimited, and nowhere on my $30($24 after discount) tethering plan does it state I'm limited to 5GB.
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Oh, alright. Well, that's news to me! I briefly signed up for the service in 2009 when I had a Motorola Q. Back then I was told I was limited to 5GB....then I discovered PDAnet
arrtoodeetoo said:
Followed. I used it all the time on my Droid to get wifi on my XOOM. Hopefully it'll be fixed soon now that the unicorn is out in the wild.
That's a tall Nexus, dude.
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Lol hilarious
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A contributor is already asking for some help from us. Going to get him the build.prop and whatever else he needs.
Tether
Tethering working flawless on at&t GSM Galaxy nexus . Been using everyday for weeks now not one issue . Sounds like verizon has there hands all up in that cdma phone , hopfully cm9 fix the lockdown verizon has
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Tethering working flawless on at&t GSM Galaxy nexus . Been using everyday for weeks now not one issue . Sounds like verizon has there hands all up in that cdma phone , hopfully cm9 fix the lockdown verizon has
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*tears of frustration
GinNjoose said:
Yeah, I'm fairly certain to use the native tethering you must be signed for that $30 p/month nonsense that VZW offers wherein you're limited to 5GB of data No thanks. I was grandfathered into unlimited data - unlimited data + wireless tether =
I REALLY hope the dev gets on this issue. Here's a link to the support section and the open issue:
code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1257
Maybe if more people star the issue and write comments it'll light the proverbial fire under his ass.
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You're only limited to 5gb a month on 3g phones. Oddly enough, if you have an LTE phone you have unlimited data with the mobile hotspot subscription.
Tethering is built into os....
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Some of us prefer to use other tethering apps, which on Verizon 4G is perfectly legal, thanks to Google's input in the FCC auction awhile ago.
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You're only limited to 5gb a month on 3g phones. Oddly enough, if you have an LTE phone you have unlimited data with the mobile hotspot subscription.
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That is helpful. I can justify $24 a month ( with my discount ) knowing that I will be getting unlimited tethering. I'll keep an eye out on the rooted apps before I make the plunge though.
Hoping that there will be a kernel released soon with both wired and wifi tether baked in. I use my Droid, not all the time, but if home or work internet goes down I wire tether. Wifi tether is great on trips to let my tablet get signal to watch Netflix or what not.
I have faith that it will easily get done.
Wifi Tether for Root Users is working again!
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Decided to post this here since this is currently the only phone with 4.0 right now.
I'm using a nexus one with 4.0.3 at the moment and I got a text message from at&t telling me that tethering requires a plan after using the native tethering on the phone. I've used tethering on 2.2 and 2.3 for years without issue, and it just seems strange that this happened after upgrading (but it could be unrelated as well) My understanding was that carriers were not able to distinguish data usage through the stock tethering in previous versions (at least in the same way iOS and WP7 handle tethering), or at least at&t wasn't doing so.
Any at&t users have similar experiences with their galaxy nexuses? I'm using an $30 3G iPhone unlimited data plan on my account at the moment
hi
Already have this message for with orange in France...
:-(
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I think the way they have been determining it with the iPhone in the past was with the TTL on the packets being sent. Computers generally have a different TTL than the iPhone. Maybe they started to do the same with Android phones?
Wasn't Koush's ClockworkMod Tether supposed to do the tethering via a method that was supposedly not traceable by carriers?
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Decided to post this here since this is currently the only phone with 4.0 right now.
I'm using a nexus one with 4.0.3 at the moment and I got a text message from at&t telling me that tethering requires a plan after using the native tethering on the phone. I've used tethering on 2.2 and 2.3 for years without issue, and it just seems strange that this happened after upgrading (but it could be unrelated as well) My understanding was that carriers were not able to distinguish data usage through the stock tethering in previous versions (at least in the same way iOS and WP7 handle tethering), or at least at&t wasn't doing so.
Any at&t users have similar experiences with their galaxy nexuses? I'm using an $30 3G iPhone unlimited data plan on my account at the moment
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You should respond back and be like, I don't remember tethering - where's your proof that I did?
ATT has been heavily monitoring for tethering in the last 6 months or so.
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ATT has been heavily monitoring for tethering in the last 6 months or so.
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ATT busted me for tethering and removed my unlimited plan. I ended up going with verizon becuase of it and have never looked back. The unlimited was nice, but verizon speeds with GNexus is far better.
I have never really abused it, but my wife and I have been tethering on Verizon well over a year. We have used Wifi Tether for Root on my OG Droid, PDAnet on her Incredible and me currently using native tethering on my GN under Bugless Beast. Never received a single text, email or bill. Granted we only use it combined for about 200MB a month so we might be flying under their radar.
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Never received a single text, email or bill. Granted we only use it combined for about 200MB a month so we might be flying under their radar.
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Holy ****. How are you only using 200MB combined when you're tethering??
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Holy ****. How are you only using 200MB combined when you're tethering??
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My wife played words with friends on her iPad for 3 hours while tethered on a road trip, used about 25mb of data.
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My wife played words with friends on her iPad for 3 hours while tethered on a road trip, used about 25mb of data.
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Understood, but only 200mb for a whole month for 2 people, including tethering? Can't even believe that lol.
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My wife played words with friends on her iPad for 3 hours while tethered on a road trip, used about 25mb of data.
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Thank you for that info. I usually use 3G tether for when I'm off wifi on my own tablet but I don't use even 200mb so I (hopefully) will be safe on 4G as well.
careful, with 4G it's tempting to use the full power (700KB/s+) to get some serious DL'ing done
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Holy ****. How are you only using 200MB combined when you're tethering??
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Funny you say that. I see people and want they use and always wonder how they use that much. It is not like we try to use it as a replacement to our regular cable internet at home.
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Funny you say that. I see people and want they use and always wonder how they use that much. It is not like we try to use it as a replacement to our regular cable internet at home.
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Well neither do I. I have cable at home that's plenty fast. but I have no problem at all running up 4gb or more a month on my mobile. I mean syncing Gmail and social network accounts for a month is over 200mb lol.
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Funny you say that. I see people and want they use and always wonder how they use that much. It is not like we try to use it as a replacement to our regular cable internet at home.
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WAAAT
How on earth do you get away using only 200MB?
my lowest month was 800MB and half that time I was out of the country!
martonikaj said:
Well neither do I. I have cable at home that's plenty fast. but I have no problem at all running up 4gb or more a month on my mobile. I mean syncing Gmail and social network accounts for a month is over 200mb lol.
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Yeah seriously! Last month I hit 7.6GB...month before that was 8GB.... Most months I'm around 3-4GB but I've been streaming movies lately.... but when using 2-4GB Its mainly just emails, picture sync, etc....maybe I'm that 1% every mobile carrier hates?
blackbanjo said:
ATT busted me for tethering and removed my unlimited plan. I ended up going with verizon becuase of it and have never looked back. The unlimited was nice, but verizon speeds with GNexus is far better.
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Wow, exactly the same.
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I guess it came across wrong. We tether for about 200MB a month. We actually use much more data than that using the phones as intended. I use Wifi every chance I get and still rack up about 1.5GB total per month. My wife forgets to use Wifi and will rack about 3GB normally. We are both grandfathered unlimited data on Verizon.
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I guess it came across wrong. We tether for about 200MB a month. We actually use much more data than that using the phones as intended. I use Wifi every chance I get and still rack up about 1.5GB total per month. My wife forgets to use Wifi and will rack about 3GB normally. We are both grandfathered unlimited data on Verizon.
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Well that makes more sense. First post was worded horribly
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Well that makes more sense. First post was worded horribly
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Going back and looking, it was
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7" tegra3 from Asus with ICS. I am sold if it's stock and can be used as external display from a phone. $249, but it seems Google delayed to try and lower price and tweak it more.
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It's Wi-Fi only tablet.
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It's Wi-Fi only tablet.
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Being that you are on a developmental website I am going to go on a limb and say your device is rooted. Also, being that you are in the GNexus thread I am going to go on another limb and say you have a GNexus. So, install Wireless Tether, tether your "WiFi only" tablet to it, have a "4G LTE" tablet wherever you have data on your phone without paying for another data plan. Plus get to keep the Tegra3 processor!
http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/4/6/2929707/google-tablet-july-launch-exclusive
I am cool with wifi only. Keeps cost down. This link is supposed rumor but it is not far fetched.
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Being that you are on a developmental website I am going to go on a limb and say your device is rooted. Also, being that you are in the GNexus thread I am going to go on another limb and say you have a GNexus. So, install Wireless Tether, tether your "WiFi only" tablet to it, have a "4G LTE" tablet wherever you have data on your phone without paying for another data plan. Plus get to keep the Tegra3 processor!
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Maybe... but I'll never buy tablet without 3G support. Tethering feature eat up a lot of battery. Also my employer provides me unlimited mobile internet.
There's no sense in paying for another data package. Wifi is ideal for me as with many. This could be a solution for many of us working in the field and needing computing power and internet connection via a cellphone.
Wow. Thought there'd be more discussion. Surprised nobody talking about a Google tablet likely getting some serious development behind and possibly android making a dent in the long term on apple's turf. I still don't need a tablet at all, but the price and the great possibly of Google having this as a developer friendly device make it compelling for people that don't need a tablet but wouldn't mind having one as a throw down for all kinds of reasons.
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Just wanted to know how many people are like me planning to purchased the Nexus 4
On T Mobile. Waited too long for Sprint to improved their signal strength. I live So Cal and still no LTE. I know T-Mobile has no LTE Till year, however i know their speed is a lot faster compared to Sprint
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Just wanted to know how many people are like me planning to purchased the Nexus 4
On T Mobile. Waited too long for Sprint to improved their signal strength. I live So Cal and still no LTE. I know T-Mobile has no LTE Till year, however i know their speed is a lot faster compared to Sprint
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I though nexus 4 had no lte.
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I know. But I believed their HSPA speed a lot faster then our wimax now
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The slow sprint data in Nor Cal got me frustrated too. I'm jumping ship to Tmobile.
Debating N4 vs Note 2
Speed test in my area:
Sprint average 150kbs (my phone)
Tmobile average 6MBS (cousins phone)
What would you do....
People always say "yo, I'm 'bout ta jump dis ship, who's coming??" I don't exactly understand it. Have you been having terrible service with sprint? Is the development just not the same? Granted, the Nexus 4 seems to be a very powerful device, but I'm just curious, because there has been a lot of "development is really slowing down" being thrown around, and yes, we have lost some development from some very good devs, but right now we have a lot of good things going on. This CM10 beta 2 is unbelievable. This feels like a knew phone.
**OR** I could be just completely out of line, I guess I'm just wondering why people are so interested in getting away from this device in particular.
WOW, maybe there's just a good connection is just in my area. 150kbps is terrible....
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People always say "yo, I'm 'bout ta jump dis ship, who's coming??" I don't exactly understand it. Have you been having terrible service with sprint? Is the development just not the same? Granted, the Nexus 4 seems to be a very powerful device, but I'm just curious, because there has been a lot of "development is really slowing down" being thrown around, and yes, we have lost some development from some very good devs, but right now we have a lot of good things going on. This CM10 beta 2 is unbelievable. This feels like a knew phone.
**OR** I could be just completely out of line, I guess I'm just wondering why people are so interested in getting away from this device in particular.
WOW, maybe there's just a good connection is just in my area. 150kbps is terrible....
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I kinda feel the same way, I think this device is getting better and better, but....that $300 price tag is enticing, but....no swappable battery. So no dice LG and Google, no dice. Waiting on the S4. I need a quantum leap between phones, I think the s2 to s4 might be that and I've had this since launch day.
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the epic Touch is one of the best phone i used. i guess just wanted a new phone and test out the service of a new carrier. $350 for N4 is not a bad price and with no contract with Tmobile plans even better
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People always say "yo, I'm 'bout ta jump dis ship, who's coming??" I don't exactly understand it. Have you been having terrible service with sprint? Is the development just not the same? Granted, the Nexus 4 seems to be a very powerful device, but I'm just curious, because there has been a lot of "development is really slowing down" being thrown around, and yes, we have lost some development from some very good devs, but right now we have a lot of good things going on. This CM10 beta 2 is unbelievable. This feels like a knew phone.
**OR** I could be just completely out of line, I guess I'm just wondering why people are so interested in getting away from this device in particular.
WOW, maybe there's just a good connection is just in my area. 150kbps is terrible....
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Or maybe because people just like new shiny things lol. It's natural.
And as mentioned earlier, $300 price tag with no contract.., not to mention a premium Nexus device? That's a no brainer. I won't be jumping ship, 'cause I'm tied down in my contract with Sprint until June 2013. Although if I had the opportunity, I'd probably do it. If you don't like the service/phone, sell phone, take a small loss, and go to another carrier. Simple.
I am. I'm tired of Sprint's slow 3g data and inconsistent wimax.
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I have an S3 w/Sprint and a S2 w/TMobile and I left for the exact same reasons.... speed. Believe me guys you dont need "LTE" what you need is faster data and I stay over 8mbps and have peaked near 20mbs on ocassion. More than enough for whatever it is you are doing. They can label it how they want HSPA, LTE, Wimax but all I care about is numbers and 8mbps+ are great numbers for me.
Jumping to TMobile where you can be online make calls and tether at the same damn time....:good:
Also on prepaid $70 flat a month
My bad oh yea NExus 4 no contract no brainer since if you dont like the phone your can sell it and get something else and slide the sim card in... If you are jumping go prepaid at first
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I have an S3 w/Sprint and a S2 w/TMobile and I left for the exact same reasons.... speed. Believe me guys you dont need "LTE" what you need is faster data and I stay over 8mbps and have peaked near 20mbs on ocassion. More than enough for whatever it is you are doing. They can label it how they want HSPA, LTE, Wimax but all I care about is numbers and 8mbps+ are great numbers for me.
Jumping to TMobile where you can be online make calls and tether at the same damn time....:good:
Also on prepaid $70 flat a month
My bad oh yea NExus 4 no contract no brainer since if you dont like the phone your can sell it and get something else and slide the sim card in... If you are jumping go prepaid at first
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I could get by just fine on the $30/month plan *unlimited text, 100min, unlimited web*. I barely use 100mins a month currently on Sprint. I'm also sure there are ways to use google voice to make call over data instead.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans
playya said:
I have an S3 w/Sprint and a S2 w/TMobile and I left for the exact same reasons.... speed. Believe me guys you dont need "LTE" what you need is faster data and I stay over 8mbps and have peaked near 20mbs on ocassion. More than enough for whatever it is you are doing. They can label it how they want HSPA, LTE, Wimax but all I care about is numbers and 8mbps+ are great numbers for me.
Jumping to TMobile where you can be online make calls and tether at the same damn time....:good:
Also on prepaid $70 flat a month
My bad oh yea NExus 4 no contract no brainer since if you dont like the phone your can sell it and get something else and slide the sim card in... If you are jumping go prepaid at first
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So T-Mobile doesn't throttle you even on their prepaid? Idk I use alot of data as to me my phone is my mini PC/laptop that's another reason why I'm getting the note 2 just not sure if its going to be with sprint even tho lte is being tested here in Miami.
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im0rtalz said:
I could get by just fine on the $30/month plan *unlimited text, 100min, unlimited web*. I barely use 100mins a month currently on Sprint. I'm also sure there are ways to use google voice to make call over data instead.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans
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Yes there are apps on the market 1 being GrooveIP that can handle your request. To me for speed and the ability to do things in 2012-2013 you need faster speeds. I now run Plex Server from my house - no problems Slingbox from my house - no problems and anything else I want.... good upload speeds at home and fast internet on phone = pure bliss :good::good:
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yellowman82 said:
So T-Mobile doesn't throttle you even on their prepaid? Idk I use alot of data as to me my phone is my mini PC/laptop that's another reason why I'm getting the note 2 just not sure if its going to be with sprint even tho lte is being tested here in Miami.
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I am down here as well and had to do it. I got a S2 rooted it running CM10 and I stream from phone to tablet while using my Slingbox so the kids can watch Nick at Night or Disney Channel either way it streams great. Also if OMGFast comes a knocking at your house by all means get 50 dl and 5 up for $40 a month...
My bad thread getting derailed.... blame me but just trying to help some of you out. Its $74 w/tax up to 5gb then throttle but I am right at that every month. Its like $80 plus tax for contract unlimited I believe
I jumped ship to the nexus s 4g lols
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I am considering jumping ship from sprint their 3g is getting slower and slower .Got wimax phone but never got wimax even though it supposed to be deployed in few months after I got my phone .
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You guys must be in areas were Tm gets good service. It's crap in northern VA yeah faster speeds but half the service I can't do it. Plus for $155 and some change, 4 phones and unlimited everything I'm sticking with sprint.
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Freeroot said:
People always say "yo, I'm 'bout ta jump dis ship, who's coming??" I don't exactly understand it. Have you been having terrible service with sprint? Is the development just not the same? Granted, the Nexus 4 seems to be a very powerful device, but I'm just curious, because there has been a lot of "development is really slowing down" being thrown around, and yes, we have lost some development from some very good devs, but right now we have a lot of good things going on. This CM10 beta 2 is unbelievable. This feels like a knew phone.
**OR** I could be just completely out of line, I guess I'm just wondering why people are so interested in getting away from this device in particular.
WOW, maybe there's just a good connection is just in my area. 150kbps is terrible....
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This phones getting pretty old, many of us (myself included) got the phone in release day, with a new nexus unlocked for 300 bucks with a quad core and 2gb of ram who can say no?
I'm planning on getting solevi (sp?) with tmobile, sounds like a pretty good deal. Can't wait to see how development goes on the n4!
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I am also going to wait for SGS4 gonna be one epic phone! Trying so hard not to upgrade to sgs3 or the note 2 >_< MUST RESIST!!!!!!!!
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You guys must be in areas were Tm gets good service. It's crap in northern VA yeah faster speeds but half the service I can't do it. Plus for $155 and some change, 4 phones and unlimited everything I'm sticking with sprint.
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How r u paying 155 and some change for 4 phones?!?!? Mine is 225 for 4 phones. 3 smart , 1 flip phone
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How r u paying 155 and some change for 4 phones?!?!? Mine is 225 for 4 phones. 3 smart , 1 flip phone
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It was $70 for the first $20 for the next phones 3 and 4 are $10 each ( $110) plus $40 for smart phones $10 each. Plus state taxes very each month $5 to $10 so $155 sometimes $160 and more depending on how many apps we buy.
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Hello!
I'm thinking of getting myself the new nexus with 3G when it comes out, but there might be a problem.
I've looked over the forum for the original nexus 7 and seen there are a lot more custom roms or other goodies for the wifi only version. Will this be the case as well with this year's 7? Which one would you pick?
Thanks!
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Hello!
I'm thinking of getting myself the new nexus with 3G when it comes out, but there might be a problem.
I've looked over the forum for the original nexus 7 and seen there are a lot more custom roms or other goodies for the wifi only version. Will this be the case as well with this year's 7? Which one would you pick?
Thanks!
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Keep in mind that the new N7 is actually LTE, whereas the old one was only HSPA+ (3.5G).
It really comes down to personal preference. Do you see yourself using it? Is it worth the added cost for the device, plus the added monthly fee ($10-50/month). Can you accomplish the same goal with tethering?
I got the N73G but opted for the non-LTE N7-2.
To answer your other question, I can almost certainly guarantee you that there will be less custom development for the LTE version compared to the non-LTE one. It comes down to the percentage of what people have, especially the developers. Many custom mods are generic and can be used on either type, but ROMs will be for one or the other.
I live in Europe and LTE plans are quite rare and expensive here, so I'd most likely only use it on 3G networks.
Is there any way a rom for the wifi-only version could be ported to the LTE one?
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LTE is a waste for the initial purchase cost. An extra $10 a month for Verizon isnt bad but it isn't practical. That's why I have a phone.
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Not worth it if you can can WIFI tether. Only case where you might want it is if you use VOIP, like Google Voice plus Groove IP, and SIM swap in place of your phone. Personally, not worth the $118 difference.
I like having 3G access on a tablet or laptop, it's just so nice to be able to just turn on and go. I do not trust any wifi that I don't have have full control of, a man in the middle attack is trivial. Even at Jury Duty, I used my 3G data instead of the free wifi. Thankfully I have an Ipad unlimited plan from ATT, so I don't ever worry about using too much data. Since my phone and phone data is only $35 and my ipad plan is $30, it's not to expensive. If my phone plan was $80+ then I probably would not have kept my ipad data plan. I'll be buying a Nexus 7 LTE.
So it will be 4G LTE? Any chance I'd be able to use it as a phone?
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I like having 3G access on a tablet or laptop, it's just so nice to be able to just turn on and go. I do not trust any wifi that I don't have have full control of, a man in the middle attack is trivial. Even at Jury Duty, I used my 3G data instead of the free wifi. Thankfully I have an Ipad unlimited plan from ATT, so I don't ever worry about using too much data. Since my phone and phone data is only $35 and my ipad plan is $30, it's not to expensive. If my phone plan was $80+ then I probably would not have kept my ipad data plan. I'll be buying a Nexus 7 LTE.
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Easier and cheaper to just use a VPN if security is your main concern.
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So it will be 4G LTE? Any chance I'd be able to use it as a phone?
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Yes.
Unknown, but unlikely if they follow the same as the N73G.
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Easier and cheaper to just use a VPN if security is your main concern.
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If ports aren't blocked. It's just a matter of ease of use. I pop into a clients office and don't have to ask wifi access or fumble with my phone. It's more professional. People are always impressed, I whip out the laptop, it boots in 7 seconds and 3 seconds later I'm connected to my server and working. Same at an airport and no dealing with congested accesspoints.
Once you have had an always connected device , you never want to go back to wifi.