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Will Nexus 4 have different versions like GN has? How we see OTAs happening?

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As far as I can tell, there is only one version with pentaband GSM and support for T-Mobile's 42mbps HSPA+.
Also, you posted this in the wrong forum.

Hey!
Thanks for the message and sorry for using the wrong thread.
I more meant yakju and co Rom versions. It appeared that GN doesn't receive OTA updates depending on the version we have. Depending on ur version, you will get it from Google or from Samsung, and clearly not at the same pace.
I was wondering if it would harmonized to be Google only with the Nexus 4.
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It should all be one version this time.

Google has gone a different route this time due to issues regarding the Galaxy Nexus release. There will be one version (for now)

Google will have 100% control of OTA updates for every Nexus 4 in the world. This time around, Google is not letting any carrier or manufacturer get in the way of their device, like what happened with the Galaxy Nexus.

Thanks for the replies.
i don't want to play the devil's advocate here but is there anything which has been communicated officially which would confirm that good news?
Thanks again.
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I'd say you are 100% save if it is possible to buy it in the Play Store in your country. Otherwise, the situation for the Nexus 7 should be similar for what will happen with the Nexus 4. Don't know anything about that one though.

Well well... from the news I see on engadget, apparently TMobile in the US will block their subsidized phones not allowing wifi calls. To me it looks like a Tmo rom version to block this feature.
That would then confirm multiple roms for the Nexus 4.
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Good thing I chanced upon this thread first. Was gonna ask the same thing. The whole yakju thing for the gnex was a pain despite the ease in converting. Nice to know that this time around, Google will keep to just one build
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tarzoueffe said:
Well well... from the news I see on engadget, apparently TMobile in the US will block their subsidized phones not allowing wifi calls. To me it looks like a Tmo rom version to block this feature.
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If you want accurate news stop reading Engadget. T-Mobile confirmed they are not including their UMA calling app. This is nothing new. No nexus devices have ever officially had it. This isn't news more like fud. They are not blocking anything on the operating system level.

tarzoueffe said:
Well well... from the news I see on engadget, apparently TMobile in the US will block their subsidized phones not allowing wifi calls. To me it looks like a Tmo rom version to block this feature.
That would then confirm multiple roms for the Nexus 4.
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T-Mobile has ZERO control over the software on the Nexus 4. None whatsoever. Google has not bothered to implement carrier-specific features like T-Mobile's wifi calling into the phone.

Using US nexus 7 internationally

I purchased a nexus 7 as a gift for a family member that lives overseas. Is there anything that will be affected in terms of updates and or general usage aside from the charger? I don't want to give them a headache if I can avoid it, so any info would be a big help before sending it. If there is anything I should know or do in preparation for them I would much appreciate any info, Thanks!
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No.I m n Thailand
And. Been in Europe.
So far so good....

So is there no change in the software at all? I apologize I am new to anything nexus as I am mainly familiar with Samsung stuff. I know for instance the galaxy note 10.1 has ics in usa officially and Germany already has Jellybean. are updates like that likely to be the same?
Thank you for the reply!
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722ish said:
So is there no change in the software at all? I apologize I am new to anything nexus as I am mainly familiar with Samsung stuff. I know for instance the galaxy note 10.1 has ics in usa officially and Germany already has Jellybean. are updates like that likely to be the same?
Thank you for the reply!
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As far as I know,
I'm going to Asia next few months ( in this case, we use Asia for example) and I called Google regarding my concerns. What I know is that the
GPS and navigation will definitely work.
The play store seem like only the app will work, Movie/music/TVshow/ magazine will not work if I did not remember anything wrong.
Android updates for the Nexus 7 will be continued I think. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.
Thanks.

Correct.I have no book here...

OTA updates work everywhere, the only thing that changes are the play store offerings

Awesome. Thank you all for the information, I appreciate the help.
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swisstourist said:
No.I m n Thailand
And. Been in Europe.
So far so good....
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Can anyone verify if the Wi-Fi will work on channels 12 and 13? I know some US devices don't like my Sony Xperia.

Google Edition S4

Do any of you guys think that Samsung releasing a Google edition will help their other phones such as this get future os updates any quicker. Maybe Google will let them and HTC get a glimpse of the code faster? Thoughts?
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colts187 said:
Do any of you guys think that Samsung releasing a Google edition will help their other phones such as this get future os updates any quicker. Maybe Google will let them and HTC get a glimpse of the code faster? Thoughts?
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I doubt it. I'm sure Google lets Samsung/HTC take a look at upcoming code and builds of Android. I don't know how much work they'd really put into it until the next version is "finalized" by Google. After that, Samsung/HTC has to finish putting their custom touches on the phone, test it, then submit for carrier approval... who then has to put their custom touches on it, test it, before finally pushing it out.
In short, no, I don't think it'll matter.

I was thinking of getting one but I can buy two n4's one white and one black for just about the same price. Hmmm

Not to rain on anyone's parade, but why not buy the AT&T version of the S4 and flash the Task650 rom? Way more customization than the stock google experience can offer.

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Not to rain on anyone's parade, but why not buy the AT&T version of the S4 and flash the Task650 rom? Way more customization than the stock google experience can offer.
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yup. i think users would be surprised how quickly they'd get bored on their google edition s4's and end up rooting/flashing anyways.

Tasks Roms are the sh!$ lol. That's prob what I will do
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[Q] Nexus 4 worth?

I am about it buy it off of google so i do not get t-mobile's extra carrier apps that waste my space. currently it is 350 for 16gb and i was wondering if any of you regret buying it or should i purchase it.
Thank you!
Edit: I know there is no LTE, so so battery and camera, are those game changers, if not are there any other major problems?

I bought it 1 awhile back and it was great phone. Back cracked after a week in a case never dropped or abused. That was my only complaint and lack of lte support
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T-mobile ones don't come with any extra software. Exactly the same as from Google.
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BraydenJames said:
T-mobile ones don't come with any extra software. Exactly the same as from Google.
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so are you saying i should buy it?

zeffy621 said:
so are you saying i should buy it?
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Well he's saying it comes pure stock android. You can also tweak some settings to enable LTE on the Nexus 4 if you want it.
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zeffy621 said:
so are you saying i should buy it?
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and it has lte, its just disabled. its possible to enable and use on tmobiles lte, i am. its actually an awesome device, i wouldnt ever trade it for a gs4 or an htc one.

I just placed my order!, thanks guys

It's a great device. Just only one problem i found is the device getting hot quite quick when play high graphic performance game.

Mitel Sprint MVNO S4

So at work we have recently been informed that all our phones are going to be switched to Mitel (a Sprint network based MVNO). We were all going to be given S3s unless we opted to pay for an upgrade or of pocket...The upside being we own the phone if we upgrade. I opted to upgrade to the S4, but at the time they were saying "Sprint, Sprint, Sprint" so I didn't realize we were going to be on a virtually unheard of MVNO. I've rooted every single phone I've had since I bought my Google G1 back in the day, & I love the level of control it gives me. Now I'm looking around and seeing absolutely zero information about phones on Mitel....so naturally, I'm a bit concerned. I know I can root it, but am I stuck on stock touch wiz? Or is this the point at which I get to dabble in pretending to be a developer? What kind of challenges am I looking at here? thanks in advance!
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No one? Anyone?
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Unless they are branded I kind of assume they will still be using sprint phone's. Therefore not much will change. I could be totally wrong though lol.
Edit: Phone's are cheap, plans are not. http://www.mitelmobile.com/mitel-plans-and-pricing/

Well they have mitel branding on them from the pictures, but I guess I'll be finding out tomorrow when I get it!
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Well, I thought I ought to give an update. I got the phone today, and it is a Sprint S4. Not even any Mitel branding...as far as I can tell, all the same exact phone that sprint and it.... Booklets inside even refer you to Sprint's website. It's activated but data isn't working yet. Not sure what is up with that. If it's not working tomorrow, I'm supposed to call support.
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