Author Topic: Galaxy Nexus Tips And Tricks (Read 68993 times)

yossi4k · « **Reply #140 on:** March 16, 2012, 12:45:43 AM »

Quote from: elikay on March 14, 2012, 08:37:34 PM

you can also try foxfi for rootless tether.

It works! First app to successfully turn my Samsung Epic 4G into a mobile hotspot! Thank you! Now any chance that sprint will charge me for hotspot services?

arie · « **Reply #141 on:** March 17, 2012, 10:07:26 PM »

Sprint getting it on april 15th? http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-117-confirmed-sprint-targeting-april-15th-for-galaxy-nexus-launch/

Name Changed · « **Reply #142 on:** March 17, 2012, 10:40:15 PM »

Quote from: yossi4k on March 16, 2012, 12:45:43 AM

It works! First app to successfully turn my Samsung Epic 4G into a mobile hotspot! Thank you! Now any chance that sprint will charge me for hotspot services?

You shouldn't be getting charged by sprint.

My friend had used this app (with Sprint) and hasn't got charged

I'm stuck with a BB - I would love to have a Hotspot app

elikay · « **Reply #143 on:** March 17, 2012, 10:51:47 PM »

Quote from: Name Changed on March 17, 2012, 10:40:15 PM

You shouldn't be getting charged by sprint.

My friend had used this app (with Sprint) and hasn't got charged

I'm stuck with a BB - I would love to have a Hotspot app

+1 the whole point of these is to avoid the fee

nis965 · « **Reply #144 on:** March 19, 2012, 10:33:01 AM »

For what it's worth. I'm using Foxfi on a samsung replenish. When I activate the hotspot it brings up the notification from the Sprint hotspot. I called and said that "I was playing around with the sprint hotspot and activated it by mistake, will I get charged?" The rep said that unless I call and activate the service to my account I won't get charged.

miles · « **Reply #145 on:** March 21, 2012, 10:40:40 AM »

Quote from: Dan on March 13, 2012, 12:39:17 PM

Settings>More>Mobile Networks>Network Mode> LTE or CDMA.

there is no option for LTE only

Dan · « **Reply #146 on:** March 21, 2012, 10:50:36 AM »

If there is LTE you'll get LTE, otherwise it will switch to 3G.

Dan · « **Reply #147 on:** May 04, 2012, 07:02:06 PM »

Is there any way to download google maps for my GNex for Argentina ahead of time so that the GPS would work without data?

sky121 · « **Reply #148 on:** May 04, 2012, 07:05:53 PM »

Quote from: Dan on May 04, 2012, 07:02:06 PM

Is there any way to download google maps for my GNex for Argentina ahead of time so that the GPS would work without data?

Someone told me about this once: http://www.mapdroyd.com/

Not sure if it's exactly what you're looking for.

sky121 · « **Reply #149 on:** May 04, 2012, 07:10:49 PM »

Just realized you specifically wrote google maps. I know you can download maps from google. It should be an option on your phone already but I think it's only up to a 10 mile radius or something like that. And I'm not sure how if the GPS would work with it or if it's just a downloaded map.

BAHayman · « **Reply #150 on:** May 04, 2012, 07:17:58 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on May 04, 2012, 07:10:49 PM

Just realized you specifically wrote google maps. I know you can download maps from google. It should be an option on your phone already but I think it's only up to a 10 mile radius or something like that. And I'm not sure how if the GPS would work with it or if it's just a downloaded map.

+1 http://m.lifehacker.com/5819742/google-maps-for-android-labs-add-offline-caching-scale-and-measuring-tools

Gps should work but navigation won't. It'll be like an old fashioned map except it will show your current location

Dan · « **Reply #151 on:** May 04, 2012, 07:23:26 PM »

Cool that's better than nothing! Any way to get google navigation to work?

BAHayman · « **Reply #152 on:** May 05, 2012, 09:24:53 PM »

Quote from: Dan on May 04, 2012, 07:23:26 PM

Cool that's better than nothing! Any way to get google navigation to work?

Dont think so, if would require internet to get the routes from Google.

When I went to Australia last I cached alot of 10 mile squares with Google maps and then used navdroyd for turn by turn when I drove. But Google maps was great for walking.

elikay · « **Reply #153 on:** May 06, 2012, 08:51:26 PM »

Quote from: Dan on May 04, 2012, 07:23:26 PM

Cool that's better than nothing! Any way to get google navigation to work?

wifi

Yitz · « **Reply #154 on:** May 16, 2012, 02:11:31 PM »

Looking for Samsung Nexus accessories specifically a car dock that recognizes the phone,

Flying Fish · « **Reply #155 on:** May 16, 2012, 06:05:35 PM »

Quote from: Yitz on May 16, 2012, 02:11:31 PM

Looking for Samsung Nexus accessories specifically a car dock that recognizes the phone,

I don't think it exists, they obviously planned it since the phone has connector pins, but it seems they then scrapped it. Amazon has a regular car mount though.

jj1000 · « **Reply #156 on:** May 16, 2012, 10:46:20 PM »

Quote from: Flying Fish on May 16, 2012, 06:05:35 PM

I don't think it exists, they obviously planned it since the phone has connector pins, but it seems they then scrapped it. Amazon has a regular car mount though.

I Use that mount and it works great!!! Very easy to get in and out. Charger fits in the bottom as well as aux cord.

jj1000 · « **Reply #157 on:** May 24, 2012, 09:39:36 PM »

Anybody else update to ICS 4.04? Only difference as far as I see is the screen when you hold down the power button.

*note your phone must be rooted.

jj1000 · « **Reply #158 on:** June 02, 2012, 09:33:45 PM »

If anyone hasn't upgraded to ICS 4.04 here is a link on how to force your galaxy to do it. The battery life is longer and its processor works faster so I would suggest this update. http://www.droid-life.com/2012/06/02/tip-how-to-force-the-4-0-4-update-for-the-galaxy-nexus-lte/

Shmelly · « **Reply #159 on:** June 02, 2012, 10:50:13 PM »

I was prompted for the update when I turned my phone on tonight. No noticeable differences yet.