Obviously the project is not developed in a short time, hence why Gnex is used instead of N4.

Its not exactly 8 cores. It uses the big.LITTLE configuration, which iinm has 4 main cores with 4 sub cores to off load smaller task, something like Tegra's 4+1, except this is 4+4.

lol, that's impossible since the core isn't disabled in the first place, they're just lesser core

Yea, my screen looks different from my friend's set, and both our set looks different from the seller's set.
In short we have 3 sets of Galaxy Nexus with all 3 different looking color on screen.

The S3 display being better I suspect it has something to do with calibration, I think the Nexus phones aren't properly calibrated at all. The Galaxy Nexus's color actually looks better if you take the time to calibrate it. Though the brightness still fall short compared to S3's. I believe that would be the same case for N4.

I personally don't mind the brightness at all, its just that S3 is brighter.
In fact I installed the app called screen filter to read at night, otherwise its still too bright for me at the lowest brightness.

I don't think so, as the apps are tied to your Google account.

imo if you can get 1 cheap enough, and don't really mind the 2011 spec, and you really need one now then you should get one. Personally, I wouldn't trade Galaxy Nexus for any non Nexus phone, not the One X, not the S3, Note2, maybe (for the S pen, but not the size).

After reading this, waiting for the N4 might not be worth it, as when it is finally available, a better flagship will probably be just around the corner. I mean even after CNY, you could still be waiting provided what the article said is true.

With that said though, if you can get your hands on the N4, definitely go for the N4, and if you're not in a hurry in any way, just wait for the N4.

This post has been edited by phantomash: Jan 11 2013, 11:35 PM

Yup, but why would you do that?

Yup, definitely a big difference, but the price could drop over time, possible to hit 1.3k in 3 months time or less.

In fact if you can get a brand new GNex for 1k or less, imo just get it.

It's only as safe as the owner's knowledge and usage. In other words, if you know what you're doing, you'll be fine.
Most importantly don't install rubbish app to your phone, especially those that aren't popular, check the permission of the app every time if you're skeptical, then you should be safe.

Needless to say, the benefit far outweighs the cons of rooting. I personally find it impossible to use an Android phone without root. HAHA

This post has been edited by phantomash: Jan 11 2013, 11:49 PM

Is there any 4.2.1 ROM that supports lock screen wallpaper right now? What about Xylon?

Only works if you have an Xbox, and judging by the reviews, the Android app isn't very well done anyway.

isn't the quick setting in the notification bar?

Have you tried using Apex/Nova? They have the option to display app drawer in a list sorted alphabetically too.

its been a long time since I last use lean kernel. Does it support PGM?

Although I think that rooting is infinitely better than staying unroot, but I think its ok to not root. Some people just don't want to tinker with their phone, and that's fine really. At least with a Nexus you're using stock Android, and you still get the fast updates from Google (assuming its yakju build).

BTW, anyone with PA ROM, is there anyway to change the PIE controls buttons? From all the videos I've seen, apparently the buttons are fixed with the PIE controls.

DIY fixing charging port

wow, new thread on the way.

ok, can proceed to V22 for further discussion now

thread close.