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Limited Edition Nexus S

I just got a limited edition Nexus S today. Anyone else hear of these? It has little android robots all over the back cover instead of the faux carbon fiber look.
Apparently they were given out to google employees and they will be getting all updates even earlier than the retail versions of the Nexus S.

Post a pic of the back, that sounds cool!

maybe we can get a system dump of the device?

here is a picture of the back. taken with my G2, haha.

any difference other than the back and quicker updates?

How will Google differentiate and push updates sooner?

grrrr *angry bird face*
WTB limited edition employee Nexus S PST

omg I want one.

jealous ...

wait how'd you get this?

Wow, at first I thought this was a fake. It's apparently legit, not too sure about updates being pushed to Limited first though.
http://pocketnow.com/android/limited-edition-nexus-s-has-new-android-backing
Being sold at: http://negrielectronics.com/samsung-google-nexus-s-limited-edition-unlocked.html for a price of.... WAIT FOR IT... $843.50

more pic here
http://pocketnow.com/android/limited-edition-nexus-s-has-new-android-backing
$300 more for a plastic battery cover with androids all over it
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LOL beat me to it

jimmypopulous said:
How will Google differentiate and push updates sooner?
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They did the same thing with the Nexus One employee version too, guessing they have the IMEI on file somewhere.

They did it with the developer phones. I have a developer G1 right next to me, with Androids on the back.
I'd expect the NS to be the next dev phone, so I doubt this thing will be limited edition.

demo23019 said:
more pic here
http://pocketnow.com/android/limited-edition-nexus-s-has-new-android-backing
$300 more for a plastic battery cover with androids all over it
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the cover will make its way on ebay or available from some supplier soon enough i'd guess for much less that $300

ya apparently the updates goes by the IMEI and these versions probably have an earlier or "priority" IMEI.
nothing else is different just the back cover and the updates.
Im confused at how that website obtained/selling them though because apparently they were distributed only to google internally.

Honestly? I dislike it. Wouldn't spend extra dough. I like the back I have now thank you very much.
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As was already mentioned I'm pretty sure these are the developer versions because the next dev phone is nexus s. My guess is they'll be available to all devs through google soon. Just like all the other dev phones which had little androids on them as well
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Looks pretty cool.... but not for 800dollars.

lpasq said:
the cover will make its way on ebay or available from some supplier soon enough i'd guess for much less that $300
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I dont know about that. AFAIK there was never a 3rd party source for the Nexus One "Googler edition" battery covers.

[Q] When will the N4 go back on sale at the play store?

Here's Nate Swanner speculating that it might be as early as Friday, while the google plus nexus page says weeks. Any thoughts, precedents?

I assume Weeks for the majority of countries.
Friday would be nice. I see it more possible for the US/CA to get stock by Friday, but then again this is all speculation anyway.

After two months. They will have to fix the issues with first batch. And from what im readong there are many issues

lazarat said:
After two months. They will have to fix the issues with first batch. And from what im readong there are many issues
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If this is true... I'll just go with a Nexus 10 at this point lol. Kind of on the fence on what device I would benefit more from...

lazarat said:
After two months. They will have to fix the issues with first batch. And from what im readong there are many issues
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That comment is just silly...the rattle is normal, all other "issues" that have been written about can be fixed with a simple update...which will happen.
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I called Google 15min ago and got a about a week, give or take.

I read some rumors that LG reduced it's allocation to Google therefore making them pull out of done markets. Not to mention the rapid sell out.
This is further backed with Tmo selling the N4 for 500 of contract. Given this, it may be likely that LG isn't prioritizing Google since they are likely being payed less, but who knows.
All this in mind, stock may be in and out for a while even though demand may never really reach super high levels the S3 and iPhone see.
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powerwagon said:
That comment is just silly...the rattle is normal, all other "issues" that have been written about can be fixed with a simple update...which will happen.
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Of course a one x owner will find it normal, keeping in mind how much the device you have sucked when it was released so now there cant exist a device whose issues can impress u htc owners cuz htc screwed u real bad

prices slashed already

2 months in, and tmobile is already taking $120 off the retail price. sales must be horrendous

I bought my G4 about 1 month ago and mention this discount to a representative who credited my EIP $60 as as courtesy.
Through my trials and tribulations with the G4 I was able to submit three different rebates for both the extra battery and the 128 SD card and sold them all on eBay for an additional $270 minus fees... So all in all I'm in the G4 for dirt cheap but I'm still not satisfied with this piece of crap phone.
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This root less phone is just not worth anything.
BAD ASS NOTE 4 & LG G4

every day I use the phone I find more bugs. I can no longer type fast because it misses so many taps. My phone is froze every morning from the wireless charger, so is my girlfriends. half the time double tapping the volume down won't open the camera. if I get a text my screen will turn on and stay on. it will never turn off until I read the text message. If I have an app up that keeps the screen on and I hit the power button, when I turn the screen back on to check the time it will stay on and never go off, even though still at lock screen. I could go on forever. I bet root would fix 98% of this. I think the worst problem, missed taps, is a hardware issue and cannot be fixed with software or root. I'm afraid the phone is complete ****.

I think everyone that has issues should try one factory reset. I feel like that solved all of my problems. Root would be very nice but not a deal breaker like it used to be for me. Now that I have kids the number one priority for me is the camera, and this is about the best there is.
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shootind5nukes said:
every day I use the phone I find more bugs. I can no longer type fast because it misses so many taps. My phone is froze every morning from the wireless charger, so is my girlfriends. half the time double tapping the volume down won't open the camera. if I get a text my screen will turn on and stay on. it will never turn off until I read the text message. If I have an app up that keeps the screen on and I hit the power button, when I turn the screen back on to check the time it will stay on and never go off, even though still at lock screen. I could go on forever. I bet root would fix 98% of this. I think the worst problem, missed taps, is a hardware issue and cannot be fixed with software or root. I'm afraid the phone is complete ****.
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Root isn't gonna fix any of it. It's not some magic thing that does anything really but make your system partition writable. If you're having all of those issues (and the same to the other people having issues) you've probably just got a bad phone from a bad batch of them. I had to RMA my first one, no further issues. Rather than continuously dump on the phone (which, by the way, I don't particularly care for either, and won't have another LG phone in the future, but my issues aren't with bad hardware/software, mostly company dynamics), try and get it fixed/replaced. Your issues will probably be largely fixed.
The factory reset is also a good idea, and will tend to fix most issues...but in the event it doesn't, simply get it replaced. But honestly the hollering about how bad the phone is...? Overall it's a decent piece of hardware. Not the best, but not the worst by any means. Take matters into your own hands and get the thing fixed/replaced.

I have has two G4 devices, and both have been flawless. I have no tap issues and I'm a fast typer. Then there are the people that have been talking about other bugs. I'm just so happy with my G4. Of course every aspect could be bettered, but that's true with every device. I love the G4 and here in Europe the prices drop on every device sooner or later. Especially in down times where people aren't buying phones. Everyone here is getting ready to go on vacation ...
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smw6180 said:
Root isn't gonna fix any of it. It's not some magic thing that does anything really but make your system partition writable. If you're having all of those issues (and the same to the other people having issues) you've probably just got a bad phone from a bad batch of them. I had to RMA my first one, no further issues. Rather than continuously dump on the phone (which, by the way, I don't particularly care for either, and won't have another LG phone in the future, but my issues aren't with bad hardware/software, mostly company dynamics), try and get it fixed/replaced. Your issues will probably be largely fixed.
The factory reset is also a good idea, and will tend to fix most issues...but in the event it doesn't, simply get it replaced. But honestly the hollering about how bad the phone is...? Overall it's a decent piece of hardware. Not the best, but not the worst by any means. Take matters into your own hands and get the thing fixed/replaced.
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root will fix most of it what are you talking about. xposed framework will fix almost everything. And I don't continuously dump on the phone, this is a thread about the phone not being that great. If you love it and have no issues go find a new thread. I don't particularly care for your opinion either. I have already had it replaced once. I have every intention on changing it out again, but I'll wait a month or so for them to fix the bugs vs getting another **** phone. I might add that when I spoke to LG they said the Verizon ones are having the most trouble.....and that the only difference was software....so once again I believe root will help.

shootind5nukes said:
root will fix most of it what are you talking about. xposed framework will fix almost everything. And I don't continuously dump on the phone, this is a thread about the phone not being that great. If you love it and have no issues go find a new thread. I don't particularly care for your opinion either. I have already had it replaced once. I have every intention on changing it out again, but I'll wait a month or so for them to fix the bugs vs getting another **** phone. I might add that when I spoke to LG they said the Verizon ones are having the most trouble.....and that the only difference was software....so once again I believe root will help.
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This thread is about the price cut. OP never mentioned anything about phone being horrible. Keep this stay on topic. Some of us were able to get partial refund. Please don't hijack the topic and steer into wrong subject.
This isn't the place to talk about rooting the device.
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"but I'm still not satisfied with this piece of crap phone. "
so I agree with op but I'm not on topic...or your all can't read....

shootind5nukes said:
"but I'm still not satisfied with this piece of crap phone. "
so I agree with op but I'm not on topic...or your all can't read....
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I'm the one who said that and I'm not the OP
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shook187 said:
I'm the one who said that and I'm not the OP
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I see that now, I hate how the first post appears, I always overlook it. I was off topic.

Already? For contracts they were slashed week one. Free with contract on Amazon

I am perhaps wrong but the G2 and G3 prices didn't go down the same way?
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Seriously now, I think most people realize that the g4 is in fact a piece of crap.

Because the S6 and the M9 are so much better..
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Dennisg34 said:
Because the S6 and the M9 are so much better..
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Not sure if serious...

TheBiles said:
Not sure if serious...
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Sarcasm at the tools crapping on this phone above..
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Dennisg34 said:
Because the S6 and the M9 are so much better..
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Yeah current flagship phones have all been nightmares... S6 get real close if it wasn't for the damn battery it probably be the perfect device.
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shook187 said:
Yeah current flagship phones have all been nightmares... S6 get real close if it wasn't for the damn battery it probably be the perfect device.
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My wife has the S6, my G4 blows it out of the water
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Changing back cover on the style (pure)

Hi guys, I'm planning to buy a moto x style (indeed everything is just decided in my head! ) and change my htc m7.
I'm considering to buy the white one with the back soft grip and later in the months change the back cover with the bamboo one (if it's possible to change it,someone will sell them in the time). Is that possible?
I've seen videos on youtube about this for the moto x 2014, and the building of moto x 2014 and moto x style seems to be the same.
Could you tell me something more about it?
Unfortunately there is no moto maker here in Italy...
Thank you so much!

I think it wont be a problem at all

I posted a similar question but so far the common consensus is that the back cover will be non-removable but I'm not sure since I can't find a solid answer lol
I know the moto x play does but not sure if the moto x style's back cover can be changed.
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I'm sure it will be considered "non-removable", but so was the back cover on the Nexus 6 and it was easily removed and replaced with the other color.

Omen87 said:
I'm sure it will be considered "non-removable", but so was the back cover on the Nexus 6 and it was easily removed and replaced with the other color.
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Oh ok cool I'll have to look into that thanks
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Thank you so much for your answers. Yeah, they say it's not removable, but I think it will be too.
Ok, I will risk and buy the white one!

everything is removable in a way. but i doubt there will be a market for other backs..

Well, I founded a preorder from a site in uk, white+bamboo,£350, and I preordered it. End of story!

ArmStrongDickPunch said:
Oh ok cool I'll have to look into that thanks
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I would wait a year. I mean whatever you get won't look bad I'm sure, probably good! Remember though, if they say it's non removable, that means it'll most likely void your warranty. That's your decision to make. If they have a way to tell though like many manufacturers do now, it's not worth it...
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nikeman513 said:
I would wait a year. I mean whatever you get won't look bad I'm sure, probably good! Remember though, if they say it's non removable, that means it'll most likely void your warranty. That's your decision to make. If they have a way to tell though like many manufacturers do now, it's not worth it...
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True I was only wondering BC I want a white phone but I'm afraid it will get dirty or stain quick and I get bored of the color after a while but I suppose I can always get skins or that
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Hi,
Dont worry .I am tottaly astonished to read your post how this possible it is considered unremoveable . I will try my level best to give your answer .plz give me time.

ArmStrongDickPunch said:
True I was only wondering BC I want a white phone but I'm afraid it will get dirty or stain quick and I get bored of the color after a while but I suppose I can always get skins or that
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Skins may have a hard time adhering to the textured back if you ordered a white silicone back. Wait for iFixit to do their teardown and see what they say about how hard it is to remove.

I wouldn´t worry about adhesion, I average around 4 phones per year and almost every device gets 3M skin on it. Never had a single issue with adhesion regardless of texture/surface. Even did a friends note 4 way back when it was released and it held up without issues until he sold it a few weeks back. Mileage may vary based on usage obviously.

https://youtu.be/vuewklttaSc

So what's next (possible 2nd recall)

I know there is a thread about the issues with the replacements. This thread about thoughts on where to go from there. What people think about what phone to replace the Note 7 etc.
I just dont know what other phone is good enough to jump to. Or if its even worth staying with the Note even if Samsung goes for v3... Resale value etc.
For the 1st time in my life im even considering the Iphone lol
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I know there is a thread about the issues with the replacements. This thread about thoughts on where to go from there. What people think about what phone to replace the Note 7 etc.
I just dont know what other phone is good enough to jump to. Or if its even worth staying with the Note even if Samsung goes for v3... Resale value etc.
For the 1st time in my life im even considering the Iphone lol
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I am thinking the V20. I don't want the s7e. The v20 looked much tougher than the N7 but with same screen real estate. Not as good as the N7 but may be my only choice since it appears the N7 may be abonded by all carriers. No way will it make economical sense to give updates and alike for the small few who stubbornly try to keep it.
We have a dead device, weird year for Samsung and us for sure, it's almost as strange as our election this year.

For some reason i feel i am more at risk with the replacement. I used my 1st n7 almost to the end but i dont know. I guess i have had enough
Now im not sure if i will even get a new phone, i may just stay with my Note 5
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U r lucky you kept your 5. I sold mine. Big regret
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I kept my note 5 as well, but the only thing I could replace the note 7 with is the note 8. I feel this is really bad for the note faithful, those of us who are s pen junkies and have had several notes before 7. There isn't a replacement except for another note. Finally a waterproof, SD card capable note, hell the only things missing is the removable battery. I plan to roll the dice and keep this one as lo g as I can, I won't be early for the recall if it comes back up. They got me the first time, this time I am more skeptical about it.
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I stopped using my n7 until more info comes out. I dont think i will keep it because there is no point paying $800+ for a phone that probably won't get support. If Samsung goes for round 3 they need to offer a heavy discount to those of us who have dealt with this mess from day one...
We shall see.... I already miss using my N7
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Mayonesa said:
I stopped using my n7 until more info comes out. I dont think i will keep it because there is no point paying $800+ for a phone that probably won't get support. If Samsung goes for round 3 they need to offer a heavy discount to those of us who have dealt with this mess from day one...
We shall see.... I already miss using my N7
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Really? How long are you going to wait?

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Really? How long are you going to wait?
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I think im just going to return it tomorrow. Dont know. Maybe ill wait one more week to see if Samsung does anything.
Its getting returned no matter what. Ill just keep using my note 5 till next year and see what happens then.
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Mayonesa said:
I think im just going to return it tomorrow. Dont know. Maybe ill wait one more week to see if Samsung does anything.
Its getting returned no matter what. Ill just keep using my note 5 till next year and see what happens then.
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How is your note 5 as far as lag and speed? I am thinking about getting one. Either note 5 or one plus 3.

borijess said:
How is your note 5 as far as lag and speed? I am thinking about getting one. Either note 5 or one plus 3.
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Well i turned animations off in developer settings. No lag at all. I have had it since it came out and no complaints. Wish it had an always on display though lol
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