[Rumor] Google no longer supports vzw Nexus

[kmo]

Rumor or not, if VZW is part responsible for this happening in the future I would consider buying out my contract and moving on to another carrier. I'm already very disappointed in big Red's phone disasters in the past. The whole reason for getting a device like this is continued support from Google. Rooted or not I want Google to be an active partner in future updates to this device.....let's see how long it takes this story to either come to life or is it just a horrible rumor??????? The problem is we probably won't get any info from VZW or Google re: this in the matter considering their history.

 

[eagle1967]

does this surprise anyone

it was always a question would we really get updates from google. especially after the delays of release. this just answers that question.
verizon sucks we already knew that.

 

[leprophotography]

The only developer/support we need is some1 like Roman's ROM AOKP. :icon_ lala:

 

[cereal killer]

I wouldn't get too upset yet guys. There is probably a very simple explanation and I do NOT see Google dumping support for the device(s) Thats just a crazy assumption.......

 

[whatuseekisfire]

You never know..eyy money talks..

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using DroidForums

 

[pc747]

I wouldn't get too upset yet guys. There is probably a very simple explanation and I do NOT see Google dumping support for the device(s) Thats just a crazy assumption.......

I think there may be more to it then we know. This may not be on vzw's end alone but on googles. As you see they dropping cdma devices and sprint is being effected as well. I think time is about to expose more truth and info into this matter. These are my questions and concerns:

• Did google really want a phone that they would be solely responsible for supporting or did they want a partnership where they released the software but the manufacturer and carrier would be responsible for the support?
• Did vzw back off because they did not want the bad customer feedback from customers testing software (especially if during testing issues came up)?
• Is google wallat really the issue?
• Did part of the reason oems like motorola and google took so long to give us updates was partly because of having to clean up and fix the software for the end user?
• Will vzw step in and continue to ensure support for the device?

Like you I have questions and I believe time will answer them. If you have a nexus and are concerned we will do our best to stay up to date on this info so you will remained informed.

 

[TSXXX]

Droid-life can be absolutely stupid. I believe maybe 75% of their articles and this is just way too far fetched to even think its true.

Why would Google dis continue support for a flagship phone? Especially one as great as the nexus.

Sent from my GummyNex

 

[pc747]

https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/android-contrib/phz3S5ZdveU

 

[tgyberg]

Dear Google, please don't make me grow a long beard, move in to a shack in Montana and unibomb the H outta you. K? Thxbye

 

[DF Smod]

Hello! This is a quick clarification about support for CDMA devices.

For various technical reasons, recent CDMA Android devices implement core telephony functionality in .apk files provided in binary form by the carriers. To function correctly, these .apk files must be signed by the so-called "platform" key. However, when an individual creates a custom build from the AOSP source code, they don't use the same signing key as these CDMA flies were signed with.

The result is that these files don't work properly, and pure AOSP builds running on these devices can't place calls, access mobile data, and so on. Because we aim to make sure that we are as clear as possible about the degree of support that devices have, we updated the docs over at source.android.com to reflect this reality.

We will still make available as many as possible of the closed-source binaries for these devices, and Nexus devices will continue to have unlockable bootloaders. And, of course, GSM/HSPA+ devices are still supported, as are any other devices we're able to support. We've simply updated the documentation to be clearer about the current extent of CDMA support.

We are of course always working to improve support, and we'll keep everyone updated as we make improvements. Thanks as always for your interest in AOSP!

- Dan

From here https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/android-contrib/phz3S5ZdveU

 

[wicked]

Google Issues Statement Regarding CDMA Nexus Devices – Droid Life

 

[wicked]

From the Verge:

"Update 2: Google has reached out again to say that it incorrectly responded to our initial request for comment — this has nothing to do with Google Wallet, and furthermore, the company will continue to support the Verizon Galaxy Nexus through official firmware updates. Disaster averted."

Verizon Galaxy Nexus removed from Google's developer support pages (update) | The Verge

 

[pc747]

From the Verge:

"Update 2: Google has reached out again to say that it incorrectly responded to our initial request for comment — this has nothing to do with Google Wallet, and furthermore, the company will continue to support the Verizon Galaxy Nexus through official firmware updates. Disaster averted."

Verizon Galaxy Nexus removed from Google's developer support pages (update) | The Verge

As time goes on we will get to the bottom of what is real and what isnt.

 

[creaky]

it was always a question would we really get updates from google. especially after the delays of release. this just answers that question.
verizon sucks we already knew that.

So, eagle, as a respected dev, if this is true what would it mean for custom ROMs? Is this a big deal to folks like you?

 

[cereal killer]

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...pulling-support-galaxy-nexus-not-so-fast.html