Android 4.2 update now rolling out for the GSM Galaxy Nexus

13 November, 2012
The update brings all the new features, including Photo Sphere, Gesture Typing and much more.

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  • 14 Nov 2012

frio, 13 Nov 2012any words for the nexus s for 4.2 , now i have the 4.1.2 , ... moreAbout 4.2 on Nexus S and XOOM, nope:

"There is no support for 4.2 on Nexus S and Xoom. Those devices should continue using 4.1.2."
~~ Jean-Baptiste M. "JBQ" Queru
Technical Lead, Android Open Source Project, Google.

He also added:
I can't comment about the future of Nexus S and Xoom, sorry."

So at very lease, 4.2 initial release won't be available to Nexus S or Xoom and it wasn't disclosed if there will ever be an official version past 4.1.2 ... :/

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    • 13 Nov 2012

    sid, 13 Nov 2012Just got the update in India, but a few apps aren't working... moreHey is ur galaxy nexus a yakju variant r tajku one .....

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      • 13 Nov 2012

      rcl4444, 13 Nov 2012Another GSMA article mentioned possible late December for 4... morey dont u flash it and install stock OS ...
      u r probably on version of android controlled by Samsumg and not by Google.
      I flashed it and installed stock OS. all my updates are controlled by google from now and it just updates everything :) .. life is good again ...

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        • 13 Nov 2012

        any words for the nexus s for 4.2 , now i have the 4.1.2 , i know its an old phone :))

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          • 13 Nov 2012

          Anonymous, 13 Nov 2012Running jelly bean on a 3 and a half year old device would ... moreOne of the best features of Jelly Bean 4.2 is to be lighter to operate. I've seen it installed already and it is working smoother, so no problem there.

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            • 13 Nov 2012

            rinz, 13 Nov 2012Can anyone tell when you will get jb 4.2 for s3 Another GSMA article mentioned possible late December for 4.2 ... or it might haver been 4.1.2. Anyway I'm still waiting for 4.1.1 (sigh)

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              • ajU
              • 13 Nov 2012

              can't wait , can't wait , can't wait , can't wait !!!

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                • tVm
                • 13 Nov 2012

                Why are people bothering to ask about other phones?
                If nexus phones haven't got it all, what makes you think other models will get it soon?

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                  • 13 Nov 2012

                  sid, 13 Nov 2012Just got the update in India, but a few apps aren't working... moreWhich version u have yakju or takju? Mine is yakju

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                    • Anonymous
                    • StU
                    • 13 Nov 2012

                    Running jelly bean on a 3 and a half year old device would be slow too.
                    As for features: passbook, do not disturb, new emal and Apple Maps are included for a start. Which is more than the SgS. 1 is currently getting.

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                      • 13 Nov 2012

                      Anonymous, 13 Nov 2012Anyone received the yakju update? There is a zip update for... moreAny clue when yakju ones would be getting the update and does it matter that I live in Pakistan

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                        • 13 Nov 2012

                        rinz, 13 Nov 2012Can anyone tell when you will get jb 4.2 for s3 Next weak

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                          • 13 Nov 2012

                          still stuck with my JB 4.1.2 here in Bangladesh... Eagerly waiting for 4.2 update to get 360 panaroma, smart keyboard & minor bug fixes...

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                            • 13 Nov 2012

                            Will Nexus S get a 4.2 update too? I hope so.

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                              • 13 Nov 2012

                              Someone, 13 Nov 2012Remember that with iOS 6.0 3GS (2009) got this update. N... moreWhats the point of having ios6 on your 3gs when you dont get the major features? Bigger version number? Lol. Besides, upgrading them to ios6 is pointless because it slows the phone without adding any major benefit.

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                                • 13 Nov 2012

                                Can anyone tell when you will get jb 4.2 for s3

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                                  • t7Q
                                  • 13 Nov 2012

                                  Waiting... from PH :)

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                                    • 13 Nov 2012

                                    Anonymous, 13 Nov 2012And this is the difference between android updates and appl... moreRemember that with iOS 6.0

                                    3GS (2009) got this update. No Siri or Voice Navigation.
                                    4 (2010) got this update. No Siri or Voice Navigation.
                                    4S (2011) got this update, all features.
                                    5 (2012) preloaded with 6.0

                                    Not bad for Apple who are allowing their 2009 phones which are 3 and a half years old to get these - although they don't get all of the features.

                                    Better than being stuck on Gingerbread, right??

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                                      • 13 Nov 2012

                                      Anonymous, 13 Nov 2012Just like in Brazil. ¬¬' Here we have the Galaxy X,... moreSame here.
                                      Do like me, transforme in Yakjuand be happy.

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                                        • jst
                                        • 13 Nov 2012

                                        is this available for the at&t galxay s2