OFFICIAL Google Nexus 4/Android 4.2 Thread/Accessories/ETC

[djemzine]

Oh o, looks like LTE users on the N4 might be in trouble

In slightly puzzling news, Google appears to have pulled the Nexus 4 Android 4.2.x system images from its online repository of factory images. These files allow devices to be restored to their original state, so if something goes wrong when flashing a ROM or otherwise tinkering with your phone, there's an easy way back to stock.

Factory images for other Android 4.2 devices, such as the Nexus 10, Nexus 7, Nexus 7 3G and Galaxy Nexus remain on Google's site, so it'd appear whatever caused them to be withdrawn is specific to the Nexus 4.

Our best guess is that this might relate to the LTE situation on the Nexus 4. By changing a hidden setting, it's possible to use the N4 on LTE networks running on Band 4 (AWS), though this is not officially documented or approved by regulators. And that last part may be key -- if Google is preparing to patch this hidden LTE option out of the Nexus 4 -- as it'd be required to do to avoid falling foul of bodies like the FCC -- then clearing out earlier factory images might simply be a precaution. It's possible Google's looking to keep regulators happy by making it harder to find the earlier radio code that enabled this unlicensed LTE functionality. That's just speculation on our part, however, there may be a much more innocuous explanation.

In any case, we'll keep you posted on any further developments.

http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-...ar-google-site

[Kaitlyn]

Oh o, looks like LTE users on the N4 might be in trouble



http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-...ar-google-site

Considering the CHIP is in there, it will always be relatively easy to achieve, won't it? Even if it's different/slightly more complicated than toggling a setting value?

[djemzine]

Considering the CHIP is in there, it will always be relatively easy to achieve, won't it? Even if it's different/slightly more complicated than toggling a setting value?

Perhaps yes with a custom ROM or kernel. However that may not be the issue.

[randomkidx]

Anyone find a fix to the display turning off issue on the gnex? If so please pm, it's really annoying

[Dina_E]

Considering the CHIP is in there, it will always be relatively easy to achieve, won't it? Even if it's different/slightly more complicated than toggling a setting value?

still doesn't change the fact its illegal to access the LTE networks since it n4 wasnt approved for LTE by FCC.

your car can go 200km/h but doesn't mean its legal.

if google doesn't shut down the LTE capabilities, they will get fined huge by FCC and carriers.

[kevinsbane]

still doesn't change the fact its illegal to access the LTE networks since it n4 wasnt approved for LTE by FCC.

your car can go 200km/h but doesn't mean its legal.

if google doesn't shut down the LTE capabilities, they will get fined huge by FCC and carriers.

I'd love to see the FCC fine Canadian companies. Now, that, is something that is truly illegal.

[djemzine]

still doesn't change the fact its illegal to access the LTE networks since it n4 wasnt approved for LTE by FCC.

your car can go 200km/h but doesn't mean its legal.

if google doesn't shut down the LTE capabilities, they will get fined huge by FCC and carriers.

Cool story bro. Err... sis...

[ChilvioBrolusconi]

Oh noes! That means the Nexus 4 will only be 99% better than the iPhone, instead of 100%.

[desidealer49]

Oh noes! That means the Nexus 4 will only be 99% better than the iPhone, instead of 100%.

What is "better"?

[psyko514]

still doesn't change the fact its illegal to access the LTE networks since it n4 wasnt approved for LTE by FCC.

your car can go 200km/h but doesn't mean its legal.

if google doesn't shut down the LTE capabilities, they will get fined huge by FCC and carriers.

First, a "huge" fine for Google might not be much of a deterrent, especially if the "feature" has further driven sales of the device.

Second, maybe they just clear it by the FCC and make it "legal"?

Third, if the FCC was really concerned (and if they are, they've been very quiet about it), it would be much more effective for them to ask carriers to block the devices rather than relying on an optional software update from Google.

[bylo]

Fourth, or rather zeroth, this is all just rank speculation about an assumption that's based on a wild-assed guess that "might relate" to Google's move. (e.g. "Our best guess is that this might relate to the LTE situation on the Nexus 4.")

[AndroidRootGuy]

My S TPU case arrived yesterday. Somewhat flimsy.. I got it very early on, paid almost $4.

[djemzine]

My S TPU case arrived yesterday. Somewhat flimsy.. I got it very early on, paid almost $4.

Still waiting for mine that I paid $1.71 from eBay.

[yaydeals]

I was wondering, for everyone who was in the first batch of nexus 4 sales and was backordered...did you guys receive your shipping refund? It's been over a week and I still haven't received anything from them.

[psyko514]

I was wondering, for everyone who was in the first batch of nexus 4 sales and was backordered...did you guys receive your shipping refund? It's been over a week and I still haven't received anything from them.

I had completely forgotten about that! Just checked. I received my phone 2 weeks ago and received the credit yesterday.

Transaction date of the credit is 12/12 and posting date is 12/13.