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HTC one x vs GSM nexus

I know a lot of people here have a GSM nexus just because its a dev phone
I was wondering about trading my one x for a white galaxy nexus
I need a phone that can work in Pakistan
Also I love having the fastest and best of those two phones and the most options
I love the screen on my one x and just wondering how the screen on the nexus is
So for people who have both phones can you please tell me which of the two is better and why or the pros and cons of both
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I'd only suggest it if you can get it for the 350 dollars it costs from the Google Play Store. In Canada, you can only get it from carriers which charge around 650 dollars for it without a contract.
The Galaxy Nexus screen is... decent. The blacks look great but the whites are somewhat blue-ish. While the One X has the best screen I've seen on a phone, I'd gladly sacrifice that for a Galaxy Nexus if I only had to pay 350 for it.
Whether it will work in Pakistan is a different story. I am not sure what the frequencies are there, and whether 3G/4G will even work.

Matt1408 said:
I'd only suggest it if you can get it for the 350 dollars it costs from the Google Play Store. In Canada, you can only get it from carriers which charge around 650 dollars for it without a contract.
The Galaxy Nexus screen is... decent. The blacks look great but the whites are somewhat blue-ish. While the One X has the best screen I've seen on a phone, I'd gladly sacrifice that for a Galaxy Nexus if I only had to pay 350 for it.
Whether it will work in Pakistan is a different story. I am not sure what the frequencies are there, and whether 3G/4G will even work.
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I'm getting it as a trade my one x for a white GSM nexus
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nman123 said:
I'm getting it as a trade my one x for a white GSM nexus
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That's not an even trade at all. You are talking a $550 phone (HOX) for a $350 one. At least get some cash tossed in too if you are serious about it.

_MetalHead_ said:
That's not an even trade at all. You are talking a $550 phone (HOX) for a $350 one. At least get some cash tossed in too if you are serious about it.
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This. The only phone I'd consider an even swap is a Galaxy S 3.

I had a Galaxy Nexus and sold it to buy a One X, and I don't regret it. The Galaxy Nexus has a far larger developer community, but aside from that I prefer the One X in every regard. The battery life on my LTE One X is FAR better than on my GSM Nexus, the screen is worlds better, and the One X far smoother (at least smoother pre-Jelly Bean). Additionally, the camera on my One X produces better shots as well.
If you like flashing ROMs for the sake of flashing ROMs, consider the Nexus. For pretty much every other reason the One X is superior.

nman123 said:
I know a lot of people here have a GSM nexus just because its a dev phone
I was wondering about trading my one x for a white galaxy nexus
I need a phone that can work in Pakistan
Also I love having the fastest and best of those two phones and the most options
I love the screen on my one x and just wondering how the screen on the nexus is
So for people who have both phones can you please tell me which of the two is better and why or the pros and cons of both
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The One X is a far better phone hardware-wise. The screen is where it really stands out. Since you said you would be trading for a GSM version of the Nexus, I assume that Pakistan uses GSM. Your best bet would be to buy an unlock code for your One X off ebay for $6, and unlock the One X.
As far as development goes, the GNEX has better developer support in terms of quantity. I think our dev quality is equal if not better, considering we have ROM choices and no kernel source has been released. When speaking of development, I ask you "What can't you do on the One X right now?"
Root - Check
Bootloader Unlock - Check
Tethering - Check
Custom Rom - Check (albeit some minor issues)
We don't need kernel tweaks for battery because the battery on the One X is fantastic.
I ran AOKP on my Skyrocket because it gave me slightly better battery life and Tethering support. I run CleanRom on my HOX, and I have all of the same features, and everything just works...no flashing nightlies or kernels to fix soft reboots.
I personally couldn't be happier with my HOX, and I'm glad I chose it over the S3 or GNEX.

There's other threads like this, why not look in those or try searching?
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theking_13 said:
There's other threads like this, why not look in those or try searching?
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If there r then link me please
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Search it bro.
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theking_13 said:
There's other threads like this, why not look in those or try searching?
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Blah blah blah there is always this stupid moron that will ruin an interesting discussion! if you dont want to contribute to the discussion then stay the fu#k out of it!!!

You'd be crazy to even swap a nexus. OneX spanks that thing
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Gonna have to agree with the majority here. Last year before the nexus came out, I told myself I'd get one. When it did, I wasn't really impressed with the hardware.
The one x has is better than the galaxy nexus in every way other than the true blacks of the screen and software updates. But the one x has a great amount of developers and the only thing left at this point is the source release from HTC. Once its released, custom roms and kernels will be abundant.
Hardware on one x is at least a year ahead of the gnex. Like another member said, only other phone I would trade straight up is a s3. And even then, the feel and build of the one x is still better.

theking_13 said:
Search it bro.
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Lol I did there rnt any if it pisses u off that I created this thread go cry about but for now don't ruin it for other thanks
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BlackRabbits said:
I had a Galaxy Nexus and sold it to buy a One X, and I don't regret it. The Galaxy Nexus has a far larger developer community, but aside from that I prefer the One X in every regard. The battery life on my LTE One X is FAR better than on my GSM Nexus, the screen is worlds better, and the One X far smoother (at least smoother pre-Jelly Bean). Additionally, the camera on my One X produces better shots as well.
If you like flashing ROMs for the sake of flashing ROMs, consider the Nexus. For pretty much every other reason the One X is superior.
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This.
Except that I still love ROMs but I'm also much happier with the hardware on the One X. Side by side, the difference in screen quality is unbelievable.
Sucks losing a larger dev community, but I don't regret selling my Nexus.
Using: HTC One X // Paranoid Android // Tapatalk

I switched out due to wanting to learn how to dev really badly with a Nexus device being the best to learn on, and due to the cost difference for me saved ($70) but I miss my One X dearly.
The build quality is unmatched... the screen is stellar. And its blazing fast, not to mention its sexy as hell.
I don't think I made a mistake, because I really do like my Nexus (the screen is pretty damn awesome and I just like the feel), but I am definitely getting another One X in a month or two when the price drops.
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I'd suggest playing with the nexus as much as you canand just see if you love it more.
Imo, stick with the hox. My pros are screen and speed overall. The available Roms are fun enough to mess with.
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nman123 said:
Lol I did there rnt any if it pisses u off that I created this thread go cry about but for now don't ruin it for other thanks
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Just to prove a point
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655038
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617562
and some international ones
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693764
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1783568
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1656284
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1618117
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750269
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755910
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701226
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669259
And don't tell him to f*ck off, hes just telling you theres more information out there. You don't need to make another thread on a topic thats been discussed 10 thousand times in the past. Did you miss 18th.abn's post on how we should stop flaming and start showing some respect for one another? And people wonder why devs ditch xda for rootz...

One X
One X for its build quality and great screen.

I know the Gnex is a developer's dream but the way I look at it.
With HTC One X - can you have a fully functional asop rom = yes.
With the Gnex - can you have a fully functional sense rom = no.
I always prefer asop but with an HTC phone, you always have the option to go back to working "sense". If that makes any sense lol.
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JB in November 2012

Hi,
HTC confirmed that the S will get its JB-Update in Novemver 2012. (http://www.golem.de/news/hands-on-htc-one-x-plus-mit-schnellerem-tegra-3-prozessor-1210-94817-3.html) (german!)
Greets

YAY , only a month
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Hmm interesting. Flash player will natively work on the JB upgrade...

Vauix said:
Hmm interesting. Flash player will natively work on the JB upgrade...
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On Engadget it says that JB will be rolling out THIS month!!
http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/02/htc-jelly-bean-one-series/

According to gsmarena.com JB will arrive this month!
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x_with_android_41_jelly_bean_is_now_official__-news-4884.php

stylus1828 said:
According to gsmarena.com JB will arrive this month!
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x_with_android_41_jelly_bean_is_now_official__-news-4884.php
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maybe they'll roll it out on different times in different countries...

Yeah... that's true.
It's sad because we the owners that use the s3 version of the htc one s didn't get android 4.0.4 and sense 4.1 and others will be getting jb this month!
Another F.U. post for HTC !

Yea, but if you read at the bottom, tmo one s won't get it with the rest, it's bad enough having to wait on manufacturers to work the new version into their skin that they just haaave to have, but we also have to wait on the carrier to approve and add their extra layer of crap. I really wish they would all just give us the option to run vanilla android if we wanted without rooting. It does me up the wall. Ok I'm done ranting now.
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The one s and one x, won't see jb until the one x+ is released
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JB come to HOS and HOX free's in october, with a company comes in november-december

This is good, seems HTC and Samsung both want to get there flagship devices on jb, but we will probably see a leak sooner I knew it was coming soon
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Yanno with how tmo is constantly trying to improve everything. Common sense would b to get these updates out quickly. To build confidence with there customers.
But it does make sense for HTC to wait for the one x+ to land in the u.s .. but screw both theories /endofrant
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Well even if that's the case we will still see it here before T-Mobile anyways but atleast we know when to expect it
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stylus1828 said:
Yeah... that's true.
It's sad because we the owners that use the s3 version of the htc one s didn't get android 4.0.4 and sense 4.1 and others will be getting jb this month!
Another F.U. post for HTC !
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Why didn't you make sure you bought the s4 before buying it?
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Many of us didn't know that there are 2 versions of the One S (i didn't).
Add to that the fact that the S3 is sold in specific regions.

greeneyes513 said:
The one s and one x, won't see jb until the one x+ is released
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One x+ ? Wtf?
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CrayzyBoy said:
One x+ ? Wtf?
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Have a look at the OP.

dbgrigg189 said:
Yea, but if you read at the bottom, tmo one s won't get it with the rest, it's bad enough having to wait on manufacturers to work the new version into their skin that they just haaave to have, but we also have to wait on the carrier to approve and add their extra layer of crap. I really wish they would all just give us the option to run vanilla android if we wanted without rooting. It does me up the wall. Ok I'm done ranting now.
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You do have a choice.... its called get a Nexus!!! HTC/Samsung/Motorola/etc, always have, and always will add a skin to their phones. It's one of the reasons I bought my One S... For Sense!!!!! I never understood why people complain and ask companies to remove the one feature they add that is PURPOSELY added to help differentiate their phones from all the rest.

I prefer vanilla over sense. I bought the One S because of the excellent hardware, not because of sense. Still I would say that sense is better than vanilla for beginners. Some reasons:
1. Labels under every button so its behavior is clear. In some Google apps, for example Gmail, there are lots of buttons without labels and its not always clear what they do. Yes, I know I can long press to get description, but not everyone does.
2. More functionality included without third party apps. Why hasn't Google included something as basic as stopwatch in their clock app?
Theres probably more, but this is what I could think of now

Habarug said:
I prefer vanilla over sense. I bought the One S because of the excellent hardware, not because of sense. Still I would say that sense is better than vanilla for beginners. Some reasons:
1. Labels under every button so its behavior is clear. In some Google apps, for example Gmail, there are lots of buttons without labels and its not always clear what they do. Yes, I know I can long press to get description, but not everyone does.
2. More functionality included without third party apps. Why hasn't Google included something as basic as stopwatch in their clock app?
Theres probably more, but this is what I could think of now
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Wow...been using Android for many years and just learned about this long press trick. I don't care about #2...I'd rather find an app that works the way I want it to rather than have some bloatware running in the background all the time.

Unlocking worth it

I just came from sprint using the HTC evo 4G lte. I couldn't stand there slow network and all the drop calls, but I did have it s off and rooted. I basically used root for tethering and some of the different themes. I really didn't want to use the cm10 cuz you lose the featured of the camera and sense image. I just bought the HTC one X through Atnt online and notice I have firmware 1.85, so I don't know if it's worth the whole hassle of unlocking the phone especially if you can't get s off. Also I noticed Atnt is more against rooting then sprint so it might be a problem especially since I don't have insurance on the phone. Thanks for your advice.
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Yeah it's worth it to root your phone. And you better do it soon before your phone auto updates. You don't have to use a ROM like cm10, you could use a normal sense based ROM like CleanROM that will provide you with all the benefits of the stock interface plus performance enhancements.
And honestly, s off doesn't provide you with any more functionality then what you get after root. (yes I realize it can remove the relocked message, but who cares)
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It was starting to auto update already but I postponed for install for another 8 hours... So I wonder if it will automatically install or will it ask me again...
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ECEXCURSION said:
And honestly, s off doesn't provide you with any more functionality then what you get after root. (yes I realize it can remove the relocked message, but who cares)
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:what:

18th.abn said:
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From a user's standpoint, if you can already flash roms and radio who cares if you get s off? I mean, I'm sure you do since you like to tinker low level, but the op is perfectly happy not even rooting.
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ECEXCURSION said:
From a user's standpoint, if you can already flash roms and radio who cares if you get s off? I mean, I'm sure you do since you like to tinker low level, but the op is perfectly happy not even rooting.
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:what:
Lol, j/k....good point:beer:
*Whispers to ECEXCURSION* what's with these guys?

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Considered selling your HOX for a Nexus 4?

Well, have you? I have. I know I can get at least $325 for it if not the full $350.
I feel like it's a bit of a downgrade but I'd like other opinions. (vanilla is looking pretty nice with JB so distant still)

OK. What's the major difference, honestly?
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absolutelygrim said:
OK. What's the major difference, honestly?
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Vanilla android. Which is a big difference over stock. I have a Nexus 7 and I love the UI.
More battery and more RAM.
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Cm10 is pretty close to vanilla. If that's your only reason for switching then so be it. I have one reason why I won't switch. And once that is remedied I'm going to nexus permanently.
4G LTE.
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absolutelygrim said:
Cm10 is pretty close to vanilla. If that's your only reason for switching then so be it. I have one reason why I won't switch. And once that is remedied I'm going to nexus permanently.
4G LTE.
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I'm not comfortable using CM10 unless by now it's finished or much more stable. Do you recommend it?

jphilippon said:
I'm not comfortable using CM10 unless by now it's finished or much more stable. Do you recommend it?
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I haven't used cm10 yet. But aokp is extremely stable and has a lot of customization.
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absolutelygrim said:
I haven't used cm10 yet. But aokp is extremely stable and has a lot of customization.
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Mind sending me a link to the ROM you're talking about?
I was considering trying this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33583071

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OK. What's the major difference, honestly?
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Not that performance is not already enough on the ONE X but doesn't the Nexus 4 have a quad core S4 and a significantly more powerful GPU. This makes it about twice as fast as the HOX already and it has a bigger battery and vanilla android and will get the newest Android OS'.
My biggest concern is storage size at 8GB or 16GB isn't much and it just doesn't look as nice as the white HOX.

The fact that it's made by LG turns me off. The HOX is awesome in its own right and I think Sense is great in terms of usability. HTC has come a very long way with refining Sense into what it is now (remember Sense 2.0 and 2.1? *shudder*).
I've had the Tegra 3 version of the HOX, sure the 'benchmarks' said it was better, but in actual usage, the dual-core S3 spanked it. On top of that, LTE! Only time I will ever get a Nexus device is if it is from HTC though.

I'm buying one, but I'm not selling my HOX.
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I'm not comfortable using CM10 unless by now it's finished or much more stable. Do you recommend it?
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I can recommend it. Been runny nightly builds for about 2 months now, never had any major problems (the occasional reboot or something) but everything works great.
I considered switching, but like the verge review pointed out, the lack of LTE is a hard thing to drop. Stock 4.2 would be really nice, but I bet it'll be available soon (either AOKP or CM10) and I'll just keep my superfast LTE.

No.
Please stop these alternate phone threads.
WR
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Athrun88 said:
The fact that it's made by LG turns me off.
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Me too. LG phones feel and look cheap. They've gotten better recently, but still not up to par with HTC or even Samsung. I'd be interested in a new Nexus phone, but not from LG.
Weren't they talking at one point about 4 or more Nexus devices coming out by years end?

now that i have had a chance to red some reviews i think im going to pass on this
but im going to stick with my HOX and see what comes out in the new year

jphilippon said:
Well, have you? I have. I know I can get at least $325 for it if not the full $350.
I feel like it's a bit of a downgrade but I'd like other opinions. (vanilla is looking pretty nice with JB so distant still)
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Thought about it, but I couldn't live without LTE. HSPA+ in San Diego is a laughable joke. A lot of times I can't even stream music when I am driving.

CheesyNutz said:
now that i have had a chance to red some reviews i think im going to pass on this
but im going to stick with my HOX and see what comes out in the new year
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which reviews dissuaded you? they all seem to only harp on the lack of LTE but to be honest, I don't get LTE where I live anyway.

AT&T jellybean update?

Y'all think AT&T has plans to update straight to 4.2 instead of 4.1.1 seeing as how the hox+ update is already in progress.
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Alan Corona said:
Y'all think AT&T has plans to update straight to 4.2 instead of 4.1.1 seeing as how the hox+ update is already in progress.
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doubt it. they'll probably update it to 4.1.1, and then that'll be the last update we see from them.
My honest opinion

Would be nice but fat chance
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Would be great even if they give us 4. 1. 1
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I read this on a google news search might be BS but I'd love it. And most phones usually get at the most one or two updates small or big doesn't matter too the companies, seeing as how they would want there customers to upgrade their phones in the name of making more money.
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i'm growing increasingly impatient with htc. Once you go Nexus nothing really compares after imo

I think that is the main reason why jellybean is so late. They are going to give us that one update and that's it.

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I think that is the main reason why jellybean is so late. They are going to give us that one update and that's it.
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Its a tough call for me. Nexus devices are supported pretty darn well. I mean, nexus s got jellybean and it can barely run it. (read run it smoothly for longer than two weeks)
But on the other hand, I tried a phone with no sense available, and I realized how much I liked sense (even though I'm only on it like half the time)
But my point is, sense is the slickest, most coherent ui overlay, and that has got to take time to do properly. Yeah, yeah, they drag their heels so we upgrade...but in all fairness, I do think they put a lot of work into it.
I think in the end I've decided that a stable version of sense is worth two of aosp. That's just my personal opinion.
After a decent aosp jellybean was released for desire z, I found myself still running gb sense 2.1. It was just a great OS that was hard to fault.
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Yeah, they'll give us 4.2.1 with sense 5 because AT&T is the best!

I imagine we won't get an update until the hox+ gets there's
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Yeah, they'll give us 4.2.1 with sense 5 because AT&T is the best!
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too many beers.....

I wish HTC would make the next nexus that way we could have the option to run sense and aosp
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jrlatta said:
I wish HTC would make the next nexus that way we could have the option to run sense and aosp
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Too many beers too
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jrlatta said:
I wish HTC would make the next nexus that way we could have the option to run sense and aosp
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What???

Red5 said:
What???
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exactly

CheesyNutz said:
exactly
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The N1 runs sense ports. Assuming that's what he's talking about.
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Or maybe when you first turn the phone on you can have like an aroma option to run pure Google or sense

ATT is run by an arrogant ahole who only cares about the stock price(Randall Stevenson I'm calling you out). Why actually spend money on getting us JB when he can continue to line his pockets. "Eat the rich, its the only thing that they are good for"-Aerosmith
Couldn't be truer. Do nothing paper pushing thieves. He cost att billions in the failed tmo merger and got a 20+ million bonus and then they re-elected him. Ponderous to say the least. If anyone of us cost their company billions, we would be fired and probably brought up on charges.
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Alan Corona said:
Y'all think AT&T has plans to update straight to 4.2 instead of 4.1.1 seeing as how the hox+ update is already in progress.
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Att has no reason to give us anything. We already got one update I doubt that a second one is coming. They have a hox+ and sg3 to sell, why would they care about the hoxl.

GroovyGeek said:
why would they care about the hoxl.
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Why are all you AT&T users so pessimistic. Be happy and enjoy life, love your phone and its amazingness and stop sounding so much like Marvin from The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy.