* The Official Galaxy Nexus Thread *

Peter Tsang · 26 Feb 2012 at 06:40

Folks,

About battery again.

The box comes with a free OEM battery, which is a different make obviously.

After fully charge the phone indicates 100% and seems that it discharges less quickly than the stock one.

Any similar experience and what you reckon?

AndyCr15 · 26 Feb 2012 at 08:07

Peter Tsang said:
The box comes with a free OEM battery, which is a different make obviously.

Is there an earlier post that makes this make sense?

_Jimlad_ · 26 Feb 2012 at 09:28

^^
what he said!

Peter Tsang · 26 Feb 2012 at 20:30

This is something which I can't find in manual.
Say I have opened the music player, when I am done, how do I know it has been turned off, there is no command to turn it off?

cymatty · 26 Feb 2012 at 21:38

Peter Tsang said:
This is something which I can't find in manual.
Say I have opened the music player, when I am done, how do I know it has been turned off, there is no command to turn it off?

You don't need to turn it off.

But if you feel you really must, you have three options.

1) Drop down the notifications bar and if the music player is still in there press the x on the right hand side.

2) Bring up the task list (bottom right button from homescreen) and swipe it away.

3) Go to settings > apps > running. Select music player and then click stop. You can then click cached processes and end it there.

Locke · 27 Feb 2012 at 00:24

Peter Tsang said:
This is something which I can't find in manual.
Say I have opened the music player, when I am done, how do I know it has been turned off, there is no command to turn it off?

I wouldn't worry about that, it's kept in memory. I shall briefly explain..

Android loads apps into memory before they are run and are kept there until they are needed. It is much better for general speed and power usage to load it once and keep it there rather than repeatedly opening and closing it (therefore using the CPU instead of the memory, i.e more battery used).

Android also uses a garbage collector to close apps that are not in use when the Android system needs more resources/memory. So, let Android handle it's own memory management needs.

That being said, if you do need to kill an app for whatever reason (hopefully it doesn't involve anything I just said!) then follow the above posters instructions.

antijoke · 27 Feb 2012 at 10:42

Does anyone else use the default mail app for Yahoo? I have had to stop using it because I get sign-in failed all the time now.

The password is correct as I have confirmed it in the Yahoo mail app, and via the website, and have put the correct password in the app again, but it fails at authentication.

I really am stumped as to what the problem is.

bastic · 27 Feb 2012 at 15:47

a quick one...

How much would nexus be worth now ? from October ? sim free
thinking about selling mine...

modelportfolio2 · 27 Feb 2012 at 16:28

By the way, Samsung leaking info (not official) at MWC today about the S III. BGR reporting following specs:

Inside the Galaxy S III is said to be a quad-core Samsung Exynos CPU running at 1.5GHz. It will power a 4.8-inch 16×9 display that’s reportedly a Blu-ray display — whatever that means. A 2MP resides in the front bezel while an 8MP is embedded around back. BGR doesn’t state the target carrier(s) but the phone will rock a 4G LTE radio.

The case is reportedly made out of ceramic, which is a fun change of pace. Ceramic feels great to the touch, can be very durable and since it’s comprised of mostly baked mud, it’s better for the environment. Plus, with ceramic, Apple can’t claim Samsung copied any of its products.

It will ship with Android 4.0 installed sometime later this year, perhaps summer.

Early thoughts? Big enough improvement over the GNex to excite anyone?

antijoke · 27 Feb 2012 at 16:51

Sounds lovely, but this is the Nexus thread, not a GSIII rumour/speculation thread.

Robbo · 27 Feb 2012 at 16:55

modelportfolio2 said:
By the way, Samsung leaking info (not official) at MWC today about the S III. BGR reporting following specs:

Inside the Galaxy S III is said to be a quad-core Samsung Exynos CPU running at 1.5GHz. It will power a 4.8-inch 16×9 display that’s reportedly a Blu-ray display — whatever that means. A 2MP resides in the front bezel while an 8MP is embedded around back. BGR doesn’t state the target carrier(s) but the phone will rock a 4G LTE radio.

The case is reportedly made out of ceramic, which is a fun change of pace. Ceramic feels great to the touch, can be very durable and since it’s comprised of mostly baked mud, it’s better for the environment. Plus, with ceramic, Apple can’t claim Samsung copied any of its products.

It will ship with Android 4.0 installed sometime later this year, perhaps summer.

Early thoughts? Big enough improvement over the GNex to excite anyone?

In here chief - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18367623

Reza86 · 27 Feb 2012 at 16:56

BBC iPlayer is now available!

Cosimo · 27 Feb 2012 at 17:37

Reza86 said:
BBC iPlayer is now available!

At last!

wannabedamned · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:02

I'm due an upgrade, and I've been pointed in the direction of this phone. To be honest it looks fantastic! Problem is Tmobile arent stocking it. Which is really annoying.

Does any know of any good deals elsewhere as I may have to leave them if I'm considering going with a Nexus.

I don't really make calls, So texting and Data allowance are my primary concerns. I currently pay £26 a month for my Blackberry, I'm guessing I wont find the Nexus at that price.

Robbo · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:05

wannabedamned said:
I'm due an upgrade, and I've been pointed in the direction of this phone. To be honest it looks fantastic! Problem is Tmobile arent stocking it. Which is really annoying.

Does any know of any good deals elsewhere as I may have to leave them if I'm considering going with a Nexus.

I don't really make calls, So texting and Data allowance are my primary concerns. I currently pay £26 a month for my Blackberry, I'm guessing I wont find the Nexus at that price.

Have a look at these:

http://www.buymobilephones.net/mobile-phones/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus/30,85948,All,tt1,ct1

bastic · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:07

wannabedamned said:
I'm due an upgrade, and I've been pointed in the direction of this phone. To be honest it looks fantastic! Problem is Tmobile arent stocking it. Which is really annoying.

Does any know of any good deals elsewhere as I may have to leave them if I'm considering going with a Nexus.

I don't really make calls, So texting and Data allowance are my primary concerns. I currently pay £26 a month for my Blackberry, I'm guessing I wont find the Nexus at that price.

you can get it on Tmobile via Carphonewarehouse

wannabedamned · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:26

Cheers lads. I have a carphonewarehouse right near to where I live, So will pop in I think. See if they can offer me the phone. I suppose I could buy the phone on tmobile contract and then transfer my old number or Sim.

That website looks good, But I'm wary of purchasing from sites like that

I know I shouldnt be, I just like a shop I can walk into and shout if need be.

Robbo · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:27

That website is fine, don't be.

wannabedamned · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:28

Robbo said:
That website is fine, don't be.

Oh okay, I'll take a closer look. As I did like the Cash back offers they had going

jrodga2k5 · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:49

wannabedamned said:
Oh okay, I'll take a closer look. As I did like the Cash back offers they had going

Well if you fancy going back in time to the days of the 12 Month Contract then take a look at what I went for...posted earlier in the thread...

Samsung Galaxy Nexus £100.00
300mins + 3000texts + 500MB Data Vodafone @ £36 p/m *12 Months* Phones4U
£55.00 Cashback on Android Phones. Quidco

Seems not too bad in all honesty, especially for 12 months.

Totaling £477.00 for 12 months, usage and phone, doesnt seem too bad!

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_contract_details.asp?ItemKey=574103&NetKey=2

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