Nexus 4 and Jelly Bean 4.2: What Galaxy Nexus Owners Could Expect
The Galaxy Nexus update wait
Google had said little about plans for the Galaxy Nexus, and the update was not officially released yet. The writer guessed that November 13th was the Nexus 4 date, giving Google a few more days to polish the software.
Why carrier models wait longer
Updates were expected to come first for the TAKJU builds, then the YAKJU builds. Those were the versions sold through the Play Store. Phones bought from a carrier ran a build called YAKJUUX, which meant Google had effectively handed control of that phone’s updates to the carriers. The writer had asked contacts at Samsung why this was done and had no answer yet.
Leaked features in a community pack
Developers on a community forum put together a “Transformation Pack” with leaked software pieces from the Nexus 4. It included:
- Camera with Photo Sphere
- Gallery
- Stopwatch and clock
- Nexus 4 sounds
- App install package for the Play Store
- Launcher with wallpapers
- Gmail
- Google Ears
- Nexus 4 lock screen
- Android 4.2 Google Now and Play Store
The pack was meant for rooted phones. Unofficial packages like this can cause instability and security problems, so this page does not link to it. The writer was most interested in the new Gmail and Photo Sphere, and was still curious about the “dream mode” feature.
Frequently asked questions
Why did carrier phones wait longer?
Their updates were controlled by the carriers, so they usually arrived later than on Play Store models.
Did the pack need root?
The post opened by addressing owners of rooted Galaxy Nexus phones, which indicates it was aimed at them.
Are these builds still relevant?
No. They are historical, and the phone is no longer supported.