Complete Guide to the Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE [Verizon]

It has been a year packed full of Galaxy Nexus news, so we thought we would bundle everything that went down into one post for you as a recap and wiki of sorts. We also made sure to toss in the previous Ice Cream Sandwich videos that highlight some of our favorite features. Now that you all have the device in your hands, it’s time to get everyone up to speed on all things Android 4.0 and unlocking that Nexus.  

Rooting, Bootloaders, Recovery and Backups:

• How to: Unlock the bootloader – Video | Full Instructions
• How to:  Root the G-Nex, flash a custom recovery, and make a backup
• How to:  Flash your first custom ROM
• How to:  Unroot and re-lock the Galaxy Nexus
• Download:  Easy unlock and root or unroot and relock tool
• Factory images for download:  Android 4.0.1 | 4.0.2 | 4.0.4 | 4.1.1 | 4.2.2
• Download:  New EKO6 and EK04 radios
• How to:  Root Android 4.0.4

Device overview:

• Galax Nexus Review
• Galaxy Nexus LTE Specs
• Video:  Quick hands-on and device walk-through
• Hands-on gallery:  Extended battery and GSM comparisons
• Download:  Galaxy Nexus user guide
• Comparison:  Galaxy Nexus vs. original Motorola DROID
• Comparison (screens):  Galaxy Nexus vs. Rezound vs. DROID RAZR
• Comparison:  Galaxy Nexus vs. the competition
• Galaxy Nexus teardown: A look inside the device
• Video:  A look at the full accessory lineup

Accessory reviews:

• Hands-on:  Seidio 3800mAh extended battery with NFC
• Review:  Portrait HDMI Desktop Docking station
• Review:  POGO landscape docking station
• Case review:  Ringke SLIM case (LTE and extended battery version)
• Case review:  Ringke SLIM case (regular version)

Ice Cream Sandwich tips:

• Video:  Ice Cream Sandwich features Part 1
• Video:  Ice Cream Sandwich features Part 2
• How to:  Use Android Beam and NFC
• Video:  New ICS keyboard is like BlindType
• How to:  Take screenshots
• Android 4.0.2 update:  Full details
• Android 4.0.3 update:  Full details

Other stuff:

• How to:  Turn your Nexus into a white Nexus
• How to:  Customize the soft keys of your Galaxy Nexus
• Recovery:  Touch-based Clockwork Recovery
• Download:  4G LTE toggle widget
• Download:  Working Wireless Tether for the Nexus
• How to:  Install Google Wallet from the Android Market even though it’s blocked
• Download:  Google Wallet for Nexus running Android 4.0.2+
• Apps:  Custom color the notification light with Light Flow
• How to:  Turn off 4G LTE

Commercials:

• Commercial:  Beatboxing through Google+ Hangouts
• Commercial:  Bohemian Rhapsody sung between friends over G+ Hangouts
• Commercials:  Two new spots from Google and Verizon
• Commercial:  Panormic photos are beautiful