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Will there be a LTE version?

i know everyone is all omg the nexus 4 doesn't have 4g LTE but do you think that later on they will make a LTE version? Wouldent google make more money off the nexus 4 if they did have a lte version? after all whats the point of all that hardware if you cant download and watch videos super fast

I highly doubt it since Google wants this to be a world phone.

prkchop said:
i know everyone is all omg the nexus 4 doesn't have 4g LTE but do you think that later on they will make a LTE version? Wouldent google make more money off the nexus 4 if they did have a lte version? after all whats the point of all that hardware if you cant download and watch videos super fast
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I'm interested in this too. Would love to get a nexus 4 on Verizon with LTE. And if the software updates came strait from Google, it would be fantastic.

Its been said that no. No LTE version at all. But that's fine for me. The Galaxy Nexus is still a pretty good alternative.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Jimlarck said:
Its been said that no. No LTE version at all. But that's fine for me. The Galaxy Nexus is still a pretty good alternative.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Nope, LTE is to much work on Google's end. Look at all the hussy behind the LTE version of the GNexus. Google wants this to be a world phone. having LTE would cause way to many issues. You have to partner with carriers, and allow them to handle updates. It adds bloat, and wouldn't be an AOSP phone.
Look at this. It's a link to theverge explaining all of this.

Verizon don't co-operate very well with OEM's. There's probably a high chance they will put a locked down bootloader on a Developers phone.

Also why do you need LTE when you look at how fast T-Mobiles 42mbps is. My wifes Note 2 gets 20mbps on avg in Minneapolis area. So there is no need to over pay for Verizon and LTE.

NEXUS 10 64gb 4G/LTE

:crying:
When is this 4G /LTE marvel from google going to be be out?
Maybe in January? and with 4gb of ram...:laugh:

The nexus 10 will never have a lte version.
It's possible they will come out with a hspa+ gsm version like with the nexus7.

fixyourtech said:
The nexus 10 will never have a lte version.
It's possible they will come out with a hspa+ gsm version like with the nexus7.
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you never know. I dont see why the nexus 10 wil not have LTE. the manufacturer is Samsung and all samsung tablets have LTE version.

I wouldn't get your hopes up for this.
Nobody knows for sure, but i wouldnt expect anything new for at least 5-6 months

Considering they aren't planning on releasing an LTE version of the Nexus 4 and their vocal stance on the status of LTE, I doubt it.

tekkitan said:
Considering they aren't planning on releasing an LTE version of the Nexus 4 and their vocal stance on the status of LTE, I doubt it.
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Exactly.

WE DEMAND LTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nexus 4 for Verizon?

So I have seen videos and heard things about lurking LTE chipsets in the nexus 4. I was wondering if this phone can every be used on verizon wireless?
996 (currently have a GS3) want a nexus 4.

996 said:
So I have seen videos and heard things about lurking LTE chipsets in the nexus 4. I was wondering if this phone can every be used on verizon wireless?
996 (currently have a GS3) want a nexus 4.
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no, its a different lte frequency.

996 said:
So I have seen videos and heard things about lurking LTE chipsets in the nexus 4. I was wondering if this phone can every be used on verizon wireless?
996 (currently have a GS3) want a nexus 4.
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No but the last 2 nexus phones have worked on CDMA, many that's what Google will announce at i/o white n4 on Verizon with late.
Sent from my Nexus 4 @1.5 GHz on Stock 4.2.1

cool thanks for the info dudes!

N4 T-Mobile LTE vs Other LTE phones

Hey guys, I've been looking into this some and I wonder if someone could clarify it all for me. I know that LTE works for AWS bands on the N4. However, I've also read that it lacks needed hardware (amplifier) for official compatibility. Can someone explain the differences I will see between using LTE on the Nexus 4 vs my Note 2? Will the signal strength be lower? Will it drain my battery a lot faster than it should?
FYI, All I care about on Batter Life is getting through a day. If it meets that, I'm happy.

The Nexus 4 has a LTE chip but it's disabled. You can only use HSPA+ on it. It was never certified via the FCC so it can't be used. Despite this, there has been a work around to enable LTE on the Nexus 4. Previously on the older update (4.2.1 with .33 radio baseband) LTE was easily accessed for use. But after the 4.2.2 update with .48 radio baseband Google blocked LTE access completely. However this is loophole created to make LTE work while on a older baseband by editing a file in the system.
Some folks have reported their service has gotten better with LTE and some have said battery life gotten better somehow.
In sum, the Nexus 4 doesn't really have LTE.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

scream4cheese said:
The Nexus 4 has a LTE chip but it's disabled. You can only use HSPA+ on it. It was never certified via the FCC so it can't be used. Despite this, there has been a work around to enable LTE on the Nexus 4. Previously on the older update (4.2.1 with .33 radio baseband) LTE was easily accessed for use. But after the 4.2.2 update with .48 radio baseband Google blocked LTE access completely. However this is loophole created to make LTE work while on a older baseband by editing a file in the system.
Some folks have reported their service has gotten better with LTE and some have said battery life gotten better somehow.
In sum, the Nexus 4 doesn't really have LTE.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
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Thank you for your reply. I understand all of what you said. What I'm looking for are the specifics. Are there any problems observed with using the Nexus 4 for LTE after the hacks have been done?

Poke_N_PDA said:
Thank you for your reply. I understand all of what you said. What I'm looking for are the specifics. Are there any problems observed with using the Nexus 4 for LTE after the hacks have been done?
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At the moment, there are none.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Nexus 4 LTE in Switzerland?

Hey guys
First of all: Yes, i did do some research, but have not found that much.
I digged out mi old nexus 4 these days, as i need a second mobile for now.
Back in the days where i actively used it, everyone was talking about the nexus 4 having an lte chip.
So i have root and all this, but i don't now, if there is a working modem for the frequencies in switzerland out yet. Specificly for the provider swisscom.
I do not really know where to search and hope some of you guys know better if it is possible to use LTE on my Nexus 4.

ClisClis said:
Hey guys
First of all: Yes, i did do some research, but have not found that much.
I digged out mi old nexus 4 these days, as i need a second mobile for now.
Back in the days where i actively used it, everyone was talking about the nexus 4 having an lte chip.
So i have root and all this, but i don't now, if there is a working modem for the frequencies in switzerland out yet. Specificly for the provider swisscom.
I do not really know where to search and hope some of you guys know better if it is possible to use LTE on my Nexus 4.
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@ClisClis
Nexus 4 only supports band 4 lte. According to this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
no carrier in Switzerland uses band 4.

Not what i was hoping to hear, but thank you!