Galaxy Nexus

{{Infobox mobile phone

| name = Galaxy Nexus

| codename = Maguro
Toro (Verizon version)
Toroplus (Sprint version)

| logo = Galaxy nexus logo.png

| logosize = 270px

| image = Samsung_Galaxy_Nexus_Render.png

| imagesize =

| alt =

| caption = Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.1

| brand =

| family = Google Nexus

| developer = Google
Samsung Electronics

| manufacturer = Google and Samsung Electronics

| slogan =

| series = Google Nexus, Samsung Galaxy

| model = GT-i9250

| networks = {{ubl|GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900|

HSPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100|

HSDPA 21 Mbit/s|

HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s|

LTE + CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev.A (Verizon, Sprint)}}

| released = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2011|11|17}}

| price =

| available =

| discontinued =

| predecessor = Nexus S

| successor = Nexus 4

| type = Smartphone

| form = Slate

| size = {{ubl|Height: {{convert|135.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}|

Width: {{convert|67.94|mm|in|abbr=on}}|

Depth: {{convert|8.94|mm|in|abbr=on}} or {{convert|9.47|mm|in|abbr=on}} for the LTE variant[http://www.google.com/nexus/#/tech-specs Google Galaxy Nexus tech specs]. Google. Retrieved 1 December 2011.}}

| weight = {{convert|135|g|oz|abbr=on}}

| os = Original: Android 4.0.1 "Ice Cream Sandwich"
Last: Android 4.3 "Jelly Bean" (4.2 for Verizon's Toro variant){{cite web|url=https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images|title=Factory Images for Nexus Devices|access-date=24 July 2013|date=24 July 2013}}

| soc = Texas Instruments OMAP 4460

| cpu = 1.2 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9

| gpu = 307 MHz PowerVR SGX540{{cite web|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/02/02/rumor-analysis-is-a-new-galaxy-nexus-already-in-the-works/|title=[Updated] Rumor Analysis: Is A New Galaxy Nexus with a TI OMAP4470 CPU Really in the Works?|access-date=18 August 2013|publisher=AnandTech|date=2 February 2012}}

| memory = 1 GB

| storage = 16/32 GB (depending on versions){{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/nexus/#/galaxy/specs |title=Tech Specs – Galaxy Nexus |access-date=1 July 2012}}{{cite web|last=Volpe|first=Joseph|title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus specs leak, headed to Verizon as an exclusive?|date=6 October 2011 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/samsung-galaxy-nexus-specs-leak-headed-to-verizon-as-an-exclusi/|publisher=Engaget|access-date=6 October 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/300378/20120217/samsung-32gb-galaxy-nexus-release-date.htm |title=Samsung's 32GB Galaxy Nexus will Make it to the Ball |work=International Business Times |date=15 February 2012 |access-date=20 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419223830/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/300378/20120217/samsung-32gb-galaxy-nexus-release-date.htm |archive-date=19 April 2012 }}

| memory_card = None

| battery = 1,750 mAh (HSPA+ version)
1,850 mAh (LTE version)[https://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/google-confirms-verizons-lte-galaxy-nexus-dimensions-and-specif/ Google confirms Verizon's LTE Galaxy Nexus dimensions and specifications]. Engadget (17 November 2011). Retrieved 15 December 2011.

internal user-replaceable
2,000 mAh (Official extended battery. Korean variants includes both 1,750 mAh and 2,000 mAh batteries)
2,100 mAh (Sprint/Verizon Extended Battery. Wider than the GSM model).{{cite web|url=http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-extended-battery-gsm/|title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus extended battery (GSM) - a photo tour|work=Android Central|date=23 January 2012}}

rechargeable Li-ion

| input = Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, A-GPS, barometer, 3-axis digital compass, proximity sensor, dual microphones for active noise cancellation

| display = {{convert|4.65|in|mm|abbr=on}} diagonal HD Super AMOLED with RGBG-Matrix (PenTile)[http://www.anandtech.com/show/5000/galaxy-nexus-pentile-discussion-confirmed Confirmed: Galaxy Nexus Includes PenTile]. AnandTech. Retrieved 21 November 2011.

1280×720 px *(316 ppi)

16:9 aspect-ratio

10 μs response time

| rear_camera = 5 MP (2592×1936 px)

Autofocus, zero shutter lag,Rubin, Andy. (18 October 2011) [http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/unwrapping-ice-cream-sandwich-on-galaxy.html Official Google Blog: Unwrapping Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy Nexus]. Googleblog.blogspot.com. Retrieved 21 November 2011. single LED flash

1080p video recording

(1920×1080 @ 24 fps){{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/11/24/galaxy-nexus-hspa-review/ |title=Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ review |work=Engadget |date=24 November 2011 |access-date=20 February 2012}}

| front_camera = 1.3 MP, 720p video

(1280×720 @ 30 fps)

| media_formats = Audio: MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, Vorbis, FLAC

Video: MP4, H.264, H.263, WebM

| ringtone = MP3, Vorbis & WAV audio; vibration

| connectivity = 3.5 mm TRRS

GPS

DLNA

Micro USB 2.0 with USB On-The-Go

MHL

Bluetooth 3.0

NFC

Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz)

| other = Wi-Fi hotspot

Wi-Fi Direct

USB tethering

Oleophobic display coating

| sar = * GT-I9250:
Head: 0.43 W/kg (1 g)
Body: 0.74 W/kg (1 g)
Hotspot: 0.74 W/kg (1 g){{Cite web|url=https://gov.fccid.io/A3LGTI9250 |title=OET Exhibits List, FCC ID A3LGTI9250 |access-date=3 January 2014 |publisher=fcc.gov |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192917/https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=319592&fcc_id='A3LGTI9250' |archive-date=2 January 2014 }}

GT-I9250M:
Head: 0.4 W/kg (1 g)
Body: 0.65 W/kg (1 g)
Hotspot: 0.74 W/kg (1 g){{Cite web|url=https://gov.fccid.io/A3LGTI9250M |title=OET Exhibits List, FCC ID A3LGTI9250M |access-date=3 January 2014 |publisher=fcc.gov |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102200022/https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=837864&fcc_id='A3LGTI9250M' |archive-date=2 January 2014 }}
GT-I9250T:
Head: 0.36 W/kg (1 g)
Body: 0.49 W/kg (1 g)
Hotspot: 0.63 W/kg (1 g){{Cite web|url=https://gov.fccid.io/A3LGTI9250T |title=OET Exhibits List, FCC ID A3LGTI9250T |access-date=3 January 2014 |publisher=fcc.gov |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192123/https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=868416&fcc_id='A3LGTI9250T' |archive-date=2 January 2014 }}

| hac = M4{{cite web |url=https://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?&item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5801 |title=Galaxy Nexus by Samsung |access-date=15 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131210061729/https://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?&item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5801 |archive-date=10 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}

| references =

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The Galaxy Nexus (GT-I9250) is a touchscreen Android smartphone co-developed by Google and Samsung Electronics.{{cite web|url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9220984/Samsung_Google_unveil_latest_Android_OS_phone|title=Samsung, Google unveil latest Android OS, phone|work=Computerworld|date=19 October 2011|access-date=19 October 2011|archive-date=17 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217021349/http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9220984/Samsung_Google_unveil_latest_Android_OS_phone|url-status=dead}} It is the third smartphone in the Google Nexus series, a family of Android consumer devices built by an original equipment manufacturer partner. The phone is the successor to Google's previous flagship phones, the Nexus One and Nexus S.

The Galaxy Nexus has a high-definition (1280 × 720) Super AMOLED display with a Dragontrail curved glass surface, an improved camera, and was the first Android version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich device.[http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_nexus-4219.php Samsung Galaxy Nexus – Full phone specifications]. Gsmarena.com. Retrieved 21 November 2011.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/samsungs-galaxy-nexus-gets-official-android-4-0-4-65-inch-hd|title=Samsung's Galaxy Nexus gets official: Android 4.0, 4.65-inch High-definition video Super AMOLED display (video)|work=Engadget|date=18 October 2011}} The name is the result of co-branding between the Samsung Galaxy and Google Nexus brands of Android smartphones. The device is known as the Galaxy X in Brazil, however, due to a trademark on the "Nexus" brand.[http://www.google.com.br/nexus/ Apresentando Galaxy X] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001001836/http://www.google.com.br/nexus/ |date=1 October 2015 }}. Apresentando Galaxy X. Retrieved 23 September 2012.

The Galaxy Nexus was unveiled jointly by Google and Samsung on 19 October 2011, in Hong Kong. It was released in Europe on 17 November 2011.[https://venturebeat.com/2011/11/17/samsung-galaxy-nexus-now-available-in-uk-but-still-no-word-on-us-launch/ Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available in UK, but still no word on US launch]. VentureBeat (17 November 2011). Retrieved 15 December 2011. It is one of the few phones recommended by the Android Open Source Project for building Android from source.{{cite web |url=http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html |title=Building for devices | Android Open Source |publisher=Source.android.com |access-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107123505/http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html |archive-date=7 January 2012 }} The Galaxy Nexus was available for sale on the Google Play Store until 29 October 2012, when it was succeeded by the LG Nexus 4.Chavez, [http://phandroid.com/2012/10/29/galaxy-nexus-is-no-longer-available-for-sale-in-the-play-store-nexus-q-removed-from-device-lineup/ "Galaxy Nexus no longer available for sale in the Play Store, Nexus Q or R removed from device lineup"], The Verge, 29 October 2012

History

Google's plans to continue the Nexus series and bring a third-generation Nexus to market were confirmed by Google's senior vice president of mobile platforms Andy Rubin in May 2011.[http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/google-confirms-there-will-be-a-nexus-3-954535 Google confirms there will be a Nexus 3]. Techradar.com. Retrieved 15 December 2011. Samsung mobile put out a teaser video[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM9RO-GAKjE SAMSUNG Mobile Unpacked 2011 – Google Episode Teaser Video]. YouTube. Retrieved 15 December 2011. for its "Google Episode" of Unpacked on 11 October[https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/samsung-teases-next-weeks-unpacked-offers-a-momentary-glance/ Samsung teases next week's 'Unpacked,' offers a momentary glance at a mysterious device]. Engadget. (5 October 2011). Retrieved 15 December 2011. but later postponed (to 19 October)[https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/samsung-confirms-ice-cream-sandwich-event-on-october-19/ Samsung confirms Ice Cream Sandwich event on 19 October]. Engadget (13 October 2011). Retrieved 15 December 2011. the product announcement out of respect, following the death of Steve Jobs on 5 October.{{cite news|title=Samsung Nexus Prime smartphone delay is 'Jobs tribute'|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15236915|work=BBC News|access-date=10 October 2011|date=10 October 2011}}

Before the official announcement, it was also referred to as the Google Nexus Prime by the general public and the media.{{cite web|last=Topolsky |first=Joshua |url=https://www.theverge.com/2011/11/10/2552250/this-is-my-next-galaxy-nexus |title=This is my next: the Galaxy Nexus |work=The Verge |date=10 November 2011 |access-date=22 November 2011}} There had been repeated leaks containing almost accurate details about this device.{{cite web|url= https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/samsung-galaxy-nexus-specs-leak-headed-to-verizon-as-an-exclusi|title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus specs leak, headed to Verizon as an exclusive? (updated)|work=endgadget.com|author=Joseph Volpe |date=6 October 2011}} The phone was officially announced on 19 October 2011, in Hong Kong, revealing the official name as "Galaxy Nexus".[https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-ice-cream-sandwich-roundup-specs-details-and-ins/ Galaxy Nexus, Ice Cream Sandwich roundup: specs, details and insight, oh my!]. Engadget. Retrieved 21 November 2011.

Hardware

The Galaxy Nexus hosts support for MHL through the use of its USB hardware 2.0 port,{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/behind-the-glass-a-detailed-tour-inside-the-samsung-galaxy-nexu/ |title=Behind the glass: a detailed tour inside the Samsung Galaxy Nexus |first=Brad |last=Molen |date=20 October 2011 |access-date=24 October 2011 |work=Engadget}} allowing the Galaxy Nexus to output up to 1080p Audiovisual content (through HDMI) to any supported external display such as a HD Television.{{cite web |url=http://armdevices.net/2011/10/30/mhl-consortium-shows-some-of-the-latest-mhl-features/ |title=MHL Consortium shows some of the latest MHL features |date=30 October 2011 |access-date=1 November 2011 |work=ARMdevices.net}} USB port supports both host and devices modes (OTG); as a note, its successor Nexus 4 supports only the device mode. The Galaxy Nexus has no physical buttons on the front, but instead features on-screen soft keys embedded into the system software (part of Android 4.0). Beneath the soft keys, a multicolored notification LED is featured, a feature missing from the Nexus S.{{cite web |url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_nexus_hands_on-review-663p2.php |title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus hands-on: First look |date=19 October 2011 |access-date=2 November 2011 |website=GSMArena.com}}{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/samsung-and-googles-ice-cream-sandwich-event-liveblog/ |title=Samsung and Google's Ice Cream Sandwich event liveblog! |first=Tim |last=Stevens |date=18 October 2011 |access-date=2 November 2011 |work=Engadget}}The 3.5 mm headphone jack is located on the bottom left of the phone.

There is no SD card card support.

Software

File:Android 4.0.png 4.0, the original operating system of the Galaxy Nexus]]

The Galaxy Nexus was the first device to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich,Couts, Andrew. (19 August 2011) [https://news.yahoo.com/googles-nexus-prime-android-4-0-ice-cream-143600226.html Google's 'Nexus Prime' with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich allegedly set for October release]. Yahoo! News. Retrieved 21 November 2011. introducing a large number of new features, bug fixes and improvements.[http://www.android.com/about/ice-cream-sandwich/ Android – Introducing Ice Cream Sandwich] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629152336/http://www.android.com/about/ice-cream-sandwich/ |date=29 June 2012 }} Beginning from 11 July 2012, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean began rolling out to the GSM Galaxy Nexus as an over-the-air (OTA) update.{{cite news| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/18795711 | work=BBC News | title=Android Jelly Bean roll-outs begin with Nexus devices | date=11 July 2012}}

The 4.2 update began rolling out on 13 November 2012, to the GSM Galaxy Nexus Takju/Maguro variant (smartphones sold in the US and directly supported by Google) as an (OTA) update. Google started rolling out the update to the international version (Yakju/Maguro) a week later. Towards the end of December, however, not all phones had received the update. On 19 March 2013, Verizon Wireless began updating OTA their CDMA Galaxy Nexus Mysid/Toro variant to Android 4.2.2.{{cite web|url=http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2013/03/galaxy-nexus-jelly-bean.html|title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean - Android Jelly Bean|date=19 March 2013|work=Verizon Wireless News Center|access-date=26 March 2013|archive-date=25 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925143314/http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2013/03/galaxy-nexus-jelly-bean.html|url-status=dead}}

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean was released for GSM models on 24 July 2013,{{cite web|title=Download Android 4.3 Factory Images And Binaries for the Nexus 10, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, And Galaxy Nexus (Yakju / Takju) Right Now|date=24 July 2013 |url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/07/24/download-android-4-3-factory-images-and-binaries-for-the-nexus-10-nexus-4-nexus-7-and-galaxy-nexus-yakju-takju-right-now/}} and Sprint began OTA updates on 31 October 2013.{{cite web|title=Galaxy Nexus Software Updates|url=https://community.sprint.com/baw/community/buzzaboutwireless/phones-and-devices/samsung/galaxy_nexus/blog/2013/01/30/galaxy-nexus-software-updates|access-date=7 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102070511/https://community.sprint.com/baw/community/buzzaboutwireless/phones-and-devices/samsung/galaxy_nexus/blog/2013/01/30/galaxy-nexus-software-updates|archive-date=2 November 2013}}

Google has stated that the Galaxy Nexus will not receive Android 4.4 KitKat,{{cite web|url=https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3468085|title=Check and update your Android version}} even after having 14,000 signatures requesting it.{{cite web|url=http://www.androidheadlines.com/2013/11/galaxy-nexus-owners-send-sundar-pichai-14000-signatures-asking-android-4-4-kitkat.html|title=Galaxy Nexus Owners Send Sundar Pichai 14,000 Signatures Asking for Android 4.4 KitKat|work=AndroidHeadlines.com -|date=5 November 2013 }} New drivers may allow unofficial Android versions to be available for the device.{{cite web|url=http://www.xda-developers.com/android/new-ti-omap4-gpu-binaries-to-possibly-aid-galaxy-nexus-kitkat-development/|title=New TI OMAP4 GPU Drivers to Possibly Aid KitKat Development for the Galaxy Nexus|work=xda-developers|access-date=9 November 2013|archive-date=10 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140210042544/http://www.xda-developers.com/android/new-ti-omap4-gpu-binaries-to-possibly-aid-galaxy-nexus-kitkat-development/|url-status=dead}}

Canonical's Ubuntu Touch operating system was available and supported on the Galaxy Nexus,{{cite web

|url = http://www.ubuntu.com/phone/install

|title = Ubuntu on phones

|access-date = 8 December 2013

|publisher = ubuntu.com

|url-status = dead

|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131222014013/http://www.ubuntu.com/phone/install

|archive-date = 22 December 2013

}}{{cite web

| url = http://www.xda-developers.com/android/ubuntu-officially-available-for-the-nexus-4-and-galaxy-nexus/

| title = Ubuntu Officially Available for the Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus

| date = 27 October 2013

| access-date = 8 December 2013

| publisher = xda-developers.com

| archive-date = 28 April 2014

| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140428005558/http://www.xda-developers.com/android/ubuntu-officially-available-for-the-nexus-4-and-galaxy-nexus/

| url-status = dead

}} however, support for the Galaxy Nexus was soon discontinued on 13 January 2014.{{cite web

| url = https://lists.launchpad.net/ubuntu-phone/msg05889.html

| title = ubuntu-phone team mailing list archive

| access-date = 9 September 2015

| publisher = launchpad.net

}}

Android 7.1 ("Nougat") was unofficially ported to the Galaxy Nexus.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Scott Adam |date=2016-10-24 |title=Galaxy Nexus gets Android 7.1 Nougat thanks to unofficial ROM |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-nexus-gets-android-7-1-nougat-thanks-to-unofficial-rom-724040/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Android Authority |language=en}}

= Google Wallet =

The Galaxy Nexus is one of the few devices that officially supported Google Wallet, Google's predecessor to the NFC based Android Pay electronic payment system. The Verizon variant is the only variant that did not offer official Google Wallet support. This unsupported feature caused a controversy among US users with Verizon defending its actions by reasoning that the Galaxy Nexus uses a "secure element."Seifert, [https://www.theverge.com/2012/12/10/3751538/verizon-google-wallet-galaxy-nexus-secure-element "Verizon won't offer Google Wallet for the Galaxy Nexus because it uses a 'secure element'"], The Verge, 10 December 2012 It was possible to sideload Google Wallet and it would install and function correctly. Care must be taken when using aftermarket batteries to be sure it has near field communication ability, since the NFC antenna is located in the battery.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

Availability

In some countries, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is sold SIM-unlocked.{{cite web|url=http://www.slashgear.com/galaxy-nexus-gets-priced-sim-free-19189361/ |title=Galaxy Nexus gets priced SIM-free |date=19 October 2011 |publisher=SlashGear |access-date=27 October 2011}} It is also hardware-unlocked (unlocked bootloader, allowing root access).{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/motorola-razr-open-for-unlocked-bootloader-business-if-the-carr/ |title=Motorola RAZR open for unlocked bootloader business, if the carrier says so |work=Engadget |date=24 October 2011 |access-date=27 October 2011}}{{cite web|last=Mills |first=Adam |url=http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/10/18/motorola-droid-razr-shipping-with-locked-bootloader/ |title=Motorola Droid RAZR Shipping with Locked Bootloader |publisher=Gottabemobile.com |date=18 October 2011 |access-date=27 October 2011}} The fact that the Galaxy Nexus is sold SIM-locked in some markets—primarily where operators subsidize the phone or have exclusive selling rights—breaks the more liberal tradition of previous Nexus phones: the Nexus One{{cite web|url=http://www.zdnet.com/blog/cell-phones/buying-the-nexus-one-unlocked-is-probably-the-best-choice/2879 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511181436/http://www.zdnet.com/blog/cell-phones/buying-the-nexus-one-unlocked-is-probably-the-best-choice/2879 |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 May 2010 |title=Buying the Nexus One unlocked is probably the best choice |publisher=ZDNet |access-date=27 October 2011}} and the Nexus S.{{cite web|author=ghileman |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/samsung-nexus-s-at/4505-6452_7-34431171.html |title=Samsung Nexus S Review – Watch CNET's Video Review |publisher=CNET |access-date=27 October 2011}}

= Asia–Pacific =

On 3 May 2012, Samsung India officially announced that India will not have the official release of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus,{{cite web|url=http://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-nexus-wont-coming-india-anymore/93118/#more-93118|title=SAMSUNG: Galaxy Nexus Won't Be Coming To India Anymore|author=Amruth H R|work=Telecom Talk}} despite numerous earlier reports that the device would be launched as early as mid-December 2011.Makwana, Samir. (8 November 2011) [http://www.themobileindian.com/news/3687_Galaxy-Nexus-to-arrive-in-India-by-Mid-December Galaxy Nexus to arrive in India by Mid-December]. Themobileindian.com. Retrieved 21 November 2011. The Galaxy Nexus was released in Indonesia on 21 January 2012,{{cite web |url=http://www.samsung.com/id/galaxynexuslaunch/ Launch in Indonesia |title=Launch in Indonesia |access-date=21 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121153554/http://www.samsung.com/id/galaxynexuslaunch/ |archive-date=21 January 2012 }} the Philippines on 28 January 2012,[http://www.yugatech.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-nexus-pre-order-up-on-smart/ Samsung Galaxy Nexus now up for pre-order with Smart | YugaTech | Philippines, Tech News & Reviews] Bahrain on 4 March 2012,{{cite web|url=http://www.tradearabia.com/news/IT_213566.html|title=Batelco launches Galaxy Nexus}} and Saudi Arabia in March 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.ameinfo.com/blog/telecoms/stc-to-launch-google-galaxy-nexus-in-saudi-arabia/|title=STC to launch Google Galaxy Nexus in Saudi Arabia|work=AMEInfo}}

= Europe =

In the United Kingdom, the EHSPA+ version of the Galaxy Nexus became available on O2 and 3 on 17 November 2011.[https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/amazon-outs-galaxy-nexus-release-date-available-in-the-uk-on-no/ Samsung makes Galaxy Nexus release date official, available in the UK on 17 November]. Engadget. Retrieved 21 November 2011. In Germany, the EHSPA+ version was sold SIM-unlocked from Vodafone and O2. It launched in December 2011 in Portugal, by Vodafone.{{cite web |author=AEIOU – Investimentos Multimédia, S.A. |url=http://aeiou.expresso.pt/samsung-galaxy-nexus-lancado-em-portugal-pela-vodafone=f693354 |title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus lançado em Portugal pela Vodafone – Expresso.pt |publisher=Aeiou.expresso.pt |access-date=20 December 2011 |archive-date=8 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108001956/http://aeiou.expresso.pt/samsung-galaxy-nexus-lancado-em-portugal-pela-vodafone=f693354 |url-status=dead }}

= North America =

In Canada, the device was launched on 8 December 2011.{{cite news|last=Savov|first=Vlad|title=Galaxy Nexus launches in Canada on December 8|url=https://www.theverge.com/2011/11/21/2577519/galaxy-nexus-launches-in-canada-on-december-8th|access-date=17 October 2012|newspaper=The Verge|date=21 November 2011}} The Canadian model was sold unlocked and supports GSM/UMTS/HSPA/AWS bands. A GSM/UMTS, SIM-unlocked version was officially released in the United States by Google in the Google Play Store. Sprint Corporation officially announced the Galaxy Nexus for their network at CES 2012, and was released on 22 April 2012, as one of Sprint Corporation's first LTE smartphones.{{cite web|last= Dolcourt |first= Jessica |url= http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57356231-1/sprints-samsung-galaxy-nexus-sweeter-with-google-wallet-hands-on/ |title= Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Nexus sweeter with Google Wallet (hands-on) | Crave|publisher= CNET |date= 10 January 2012 |access-date= 20 February 2012 }} On 24 April 2012, the Galaxy Nexus was sold SIM-unlocked on Google's Play Store for $399.99 then dropped to $349.99 later.{{cite web|url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Galaxy-Nexus-gets-a-price-slash-to-349-at-the-Play-Store-just-in-time-for-Jelly-Bean_id31679|title=Galaxy Nexus gets a price slash to $349 at the Play Store, just in time for Jelly Bean|work=Phone Arena|date=27 June 2012 }} The only difference between this variant and the internationally sold variant is the inclusion of "Google Wallet" out of the box.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}}

== Brief sales ban ==

On 29 June 2012, Apple Inc. was granted a request for a pre-trial injunction against the import and sale to the U.S. of Galaxy Nexus by Samsung. The order was issued by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California.{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/06/breaking-judge-grants-apple-an-injunction-against-the-galaxy-nexus/|title=Breaking: Judge grants Apple an injunction against the Galaxy Nexus|work=Ars Technica|date=29 June 2012 }} The ruling was based primarily on a patent which is defined as a "universal interface for retrieval of information in a computer system". The injunction against Samsung took effect when Apple paid a $96 million bond that will be used to cover damages done to Samsung if Apple loses the case.[https://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/06/30/apple-granted-a-preliminary-injunction-against-samsung-galaxy-nexus-sales-in-u-s/ Apple Granted Preliminary Injunction on Sale of Galaxy Nexus in U.S], The Next Web[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-samsung-idUSBRE85S1J320120629 Apple scores second legal win vs Samsung in a week], Reuters The Galaxy Nexus was temporarily unavailable for purchase on Google's Play store, and Google stated they would push a software update that would remove local phone searching.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18705285|title=Apple enforces Galaxy Nexus smartphone ban in the US|work=BBC News|date=4 July 2012 }} On 6 July the ban was lifted.{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57468125-94/galaxy-nexus-reappears-in-google-play-store/|title=Galaxy Nexus reappears in Google Play store|author=Edward Moyer|date=7 July 2012|publisher=CNET}}

Variants

The device was originally only available in black, developed under the codename "Tuna". A white version (with the front-panel in black{{cite web|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/white_samsung_galaxy_nexus_images_surface_not_as_white_as_expected-news-3627.php |title=White Galaxy Nexus image surfaces, not as white as expected – GSMArena.com news |publisher=Gsmarena.com |access-date=7 January 2012}}) was made available in February 2012.{{cite web|last=Pierce |first=David |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/5/2684475/white-galaxy-nexus-uk-price-release-date-handtec |title=White Galaxy Nexus coming to UK February 6 from Handtec |date=5 January 2012 |publisher=The Verge |access-date=7 January 2012}} There was a special edition released to Google employees with a unique back cover.Vlad Savov. [https://www.theverge.com/2011/12/19/2646072/google-hands-out-special-edition-galaxy-nexus-phones-to-employees Google hands out special edition Galaxy Nexus phones to employees]. The Verge, 19 December 2011

Because the device was designed to work with carriers utilizing different network technology, there are several hardware variations of the Galaxy Nexus:

SCH-I515 "Toro": Verizon Wireless's variant featuring 4G LTE connectivity in the 700 MHz band (Band 13) as well as CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A connectivity in the PCS bands (800/1900 MHz). This device features either 16 or 32 GB of on-board storage, measures 9.47 mm thick and features a 1850 mAh battery. This device's appearance is similar to that of the international version.
GT-I9250 "Maguro": GSM/HSPA+ variant. Features support for both AT&T's and T-Mobile's HSPA+ bands in the United States. This particular variant was sold SIM-unlocked by Google in the Play Store.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/google-galaxy-nexus-unlocked-on-sale-gsm-hspa/|title=Google back in the smartphone sales game: unlocked Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ (GSM) available for $399|work=Engadget|date=19 July 2019 |publisher=AOL}}
SPH-L700 "Toro Plus": Sprint's variant featuring 4G LTE connectivity in the 1900 MHz band (Band 25). It is virtually identical to the Verizon variant, save for the omission of the SIM slot, and minor cosmetic differences.
GT-I9250T: Australian GSM/HSPA+ variant. Complies with Australian regulatory requirements and the baseband is tuned to prefer 3G 850 MHz. This particular variant was sold by Optus, Telstra and Vodafone.{{cite web|url=http://blog.vodafone.com.au/blog/software-update-weekly-wrap-19092012/|title=Software Update Weekly Wrap – September 19, 2012|work=Vodafone Community|access-date=24 September 2012|archive-date=3 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403042604/http://blog.vodafone.com.au/blog/software-update-weekly-wrap-19092012/|url-status=dead}}
SHW-M420S/K: Korean GSM/HSPA+ variant. Complies with Korean regulatory requirements, like a camera shutter sound. This particular variant was sold by SKT and KT.
SC-04D/SGH-N044: Japanese NTT Docomo's variant

Accessories

The official Samsung accessory range includes a Desktop Dock with an HDMI port, a Desk Stand with a 3.5 mm jack, a stand with a charging port for a second battery and a car dock that will let users turn their Galaxy Nexus phone into a SatNav replacement. The phone featured a set of pogo pins for connectivity with some accessories, including the car dock. All of the Samsung accessories feature a USB hardware port so the phone can be charged while it is being used.{{cite web|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/official_samsung_galaxy_nexus_accessories_go_on_preorder_cost_dearly-news-3541.php |title=Official Samsung Galaxy Nexus accessories go on preorder – GSMArena.com news |publisher=Gsmarena.com |access-date=7 January 2012}}

Reception

The Galaxy Nexus generated a high level of anticipation,{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ice-cream-sandwich-debuted-with-samsung-galaxy-nexus/2011/10/19/gIQALxeM0L_story.html |title=Ice Cream Sandwich debuted with Samsung Galaxy Nexus |newspaper=The Washington Post |date= 20 October 2011|access-date=30 October 2011 |first=Michelle |last=Singletary}}{{cite web |url=http://newyork.ibtimes.com/articles/232581/20111017/galaxy-nexus-prime-ice-cream-sandwich-android.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425020637/http://newyork.ibtimes.com/articles/232581/20111017/galaxy-nexus-prime-ice-cream-sandwich-android.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 April 2012 |title=Galaxy Nexus Prime & Ice Cream Sandwich Release, Price Leaked (video) |work=International Business Times |date=17 October 2011 |access-date=30 October 2011}} and received very positive reviews upon release.[http://blogs.computerworld.com/19297/galaxy_nexus_review_roundup_lte_release_date_confirmed Galaxy Nexus review roundup, LTE release date Monday? – Computerworld Blogs] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120185701/http://blogs.computerworld.com/19297/galaxy_nexus_review_roundup_lte_release_date_confirmed |date=20 January 2012 }}. Blogs.computerworld.com (17 November 2011). Retrieved 21 November 2011. Engadget's Myriam Joire praised the phone's speed, feel, display and battery life. Joire concluded that at the time of writing, the Galaxy Nexus is "the best Android phone available today" further concluding that it's "possibly even the best phone available today, period".[https://www.engadget.com/2011/11/24/galaxy-nexus-hspa-review/ Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ review]. Engadget (24 November 2011). Retrieved 31 December 2011. Ginny Mies of PCWorld echoed the previous statement, while saying that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is "a superb phone, and a great vehicle for introducing Android Ice Cream Sandwich to the world". Despite writing that Android has "a long way" to go, in terms of progression, the tweaks and updates Google has implemented throughout the operating system substantially improves the efficiency and ease of use of the operating system.{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/246481/samsung_galaxy_nexus_review_sleek_and_speedy.html |title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus Phone Review |work=PC World |date=21 October 2011 |access-date=19 December 2011}}

In their review, Mobilesyrup lauded the phone, saying "there is no going back". They praised its aesthetics, noting that the Galaxy Nexus combined design elements of the Nexus S and Samsung Galaxy S II. Although the Galaxy Nexus's OMAP SoC was clocked lower and used a last-generation GPU while pushing a HD (720p) screen with 40% more pixels, compared to the Galaxy S II and other competitors powered by the Snapdragon S3 with lower resolution screens (typically qHD (540p)), the Galaxy Nexus showed no slowdown or app instability while frequently outperforming contemporary smartphones in both benchmarks and real-world usage.{{cite web|url=http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/11/17/galaxy-nexus-review-part-1-hardware-overview-video/|title=Galaxy Nexus Review Part 1: Hardware Overview (video)|publisher=mobilesyrup.com|date=17 November 2011|access-date=17 November 2011}} They also praised its software, as the "experience is just that much better", declaring the phone as "the first best Android device ever."{{cite web | url=https://mobilesyrup.com/2011/11/19/galaxy-nexus-review-part-2-software-overview-and-final-thoughts/ | title=Galaxy Nexus Review Part 2: Software Overview and Final Thoughts | date=19 November 2011 }}

Engadget's Darren Murph, described Ice Cream Sandwich as "smooth as ever" further saying that "without question, this is easily the slickest, most polished version of Android yet".[https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/google-ice-cream-sandwich-android-4-0-a-hands-on-screenshot-g/ Google Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0): a hands-on screenshot gallery]. Engadget. Retrieved 21 November 2011. Murph was overall "thrilled with how the first Ice Cream Sandwich handset has turned out." with its "understated, sleek, beautiful" continuing with lauding the phone's display.[https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/samsung-galaxy-nexus-hands-on/ Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Ice Cream Sandwich hands-on (video)]. Engadget. Retrieved 21 November 2011. Vincent Nguyen, from Static Media noted the fast performance of Android 4.0.1, the tight integration between the operating system and the hardware and concluded that "this is the best Android phone around today".{{cite web|url=http://www.slashgear.com/galaxy-nexus-review-21196912/ |title=Galaxy Nexus Review |publisher=SlashGear |date=27 October 2006 |access-date=22 November 2011}} J.R. Raphael of Computerworld, stated "The Galaxy Nexus [...] is an exceptional phone, arguably the finest Android handset to date", saying it is "sleek and attractive, with a thin, light body and a beautiful HD display". Raphael ended the review writing that the Galaxy Nexus is "screamingly fast [...] delivering what may be the best overall performance of any mobile device available".{{cite web |author=JR Raphael |url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222060/Samsung_Galaxy_Nexus_Pure_Google_pure_delight |title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Pure Google, pure delight |work=Computerworld |date=22 November 2011 |access-date=19 December 2011 |archive-date=28 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140428005228/http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222060/Samsung_Galaxy_Nexus_Pure_Google_pure_delight |url-status=dead }}

In a T3 review, Thomas Tamblyn noted the primary (rear-facing) camera was "quicker than many digital cameras", and praised the phone's experience to be "very fluid" and that "it feels like a version of Android that is already very polished."{{cite web|author=Updated 18:31 26 October 2011 by Thomas Tamblyn |url=http://www.t3.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-nexus-review |title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus review: Hands on |date=25 October 2011 |publisher=T3 |access-date=27 October 2011}} The Verge's Joshua Topolsky stated the phone is one of the "best smartphones ever made, and with a couple of minor tweaks (particularly to the camera), it could be the best smartphone ever produced."{{cite web|author=Newman, Jared|date=17 November 2011|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/244225/galaxy_nexus_reviews_of_course_its_the_best_android.html|title=Galaxy Nexus Reviews: Of Course It's the Best Android|work=The Verge|access-date=21 November 2011}} Charlie White, at Mashable, described the screen as "gorgeous", offering "an exquisitely sharp view", and describing the hardware design as "a spectacular success", concluding the Galaxy Nexus "is by far the best Android phone I’ve seen yet".{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2011/11/17/samsung-galaxy-nexus-review/ |title=Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review|work= Mashable.com|date=17 November 2011|access-date=21 November 2011}}