Google has begun distributing Android 4.0.2 to Galaxy Nexus owners using the GSM version of the handset. The update – which popped up on one of our GSM Nexus devices today – weighs in at a mere 8.8MB, and is described as containing “important bug fixes.”

The exact nature of those bug fixes isn’t explained, however. Our handset automatically downloaded the new firmware OTA and flagged up the update in the notifications bar; if your device hasn’t already spotted v4.0.2, you can prompt a check for new firmware through the settings menu.

Despite the new version, GSM owners of the Galaxy Nexus are just getting up to speed with the Verizon Galaxy Nexus LTE, which is currently running Android 4.0.2 already. We’re hoping this new software addresses some of the minor issues we’ve been having with the GMS Nexus, including the occasional restart and incoming calls going silent within the first minute of answering. Let us know how you get on in the comments.

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  7. In Alaska on att. Just got it. All’s well so far. Anyone who’slooking for Swype on the gNex should download Flex t9 from the market. Awesome keyboard made by the same people who now own Swype anyways. Was using SlideIt but this is much better imo. Now I see why SlideIt is on sale for 99¢

  9. upgraded fine last night but since then it has caused my phone to randomly turn off, for examply ii was listening to music and its literally just stopped. it wasn’t even a restart, i had to actually use the on button to boot up the device.

  14. Only custom ROMS are currently 4.0.3 for Galaxy Nexus LTE.  Also, if you want swype on your Galaxy Nexus, just use Swype.  You can get the .apk everywhere.

  18. I received this update yesterday and although I could connect at home to my wifi this morning I am unable to connect to my parents wifi.  I have found I get no 5Ghz at all and although the phone says i’m connected via auto or 2.4Ghz to the router there is no internet at all.
    I was having no problems with the phone till this update.

  21. GOT THE GSM GALAXY NEXUS UNLOCKED ON JANUARY 5 AND APP UPDATES HAVE LOADED SMOOTHLY SEVERAL TIMES. HOWEVER STILL WAITING ON EITHER WIFI OR ATT DATA CONNECTION FOR 4.0.2. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA.

  22. Netherlands and i.got the ota to 4.0.3 weeks ago on my galaxy nexus.. it doesnt seem to work.with drive encryption though.. i had to do a complete wipe because the eencryption would no.longer unlock with the assifned password. So be warned

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  27. I have gsm unlocked and I didn’t get any update at all, my nexus is full with bugs, how can the make such sh.. phones.
    Iphone sweet iphone….

  33. I got 4.0.2 on Jan 12th and I have been unable to send e-mail through the Exchange server ever since… they are still all in the outbox. I can see on the server side sent mail folder that it all worked up to and including the 11th Jan but not anymore! This is a critical failing as far as I am concerned. Now I know about it (by chance because I called them up), I have started using a free client that does work but this is a sloppy solution.

  35. Rogers GN still 4.0.1
    =(
    Not very good. Have the reboot issue. Please don’t me look like a fool to all those iphone people out there. Please google, you need better customer service.

  38. After 4.0.2 my GN have no connection on 3G or 2G…it’s just a shinny ipod now…Wtf ?
    Orange mobile – Romania. The phone is unlocked. Works in very powerfull area on 1800 Ghz and 900 Ghz…but I don’ t live in center town…so, very weak network issues ! It’s any possibilites to downgrade on 4.0.1 ? Tks !

  45. JUST GOT 4.0.2 UPDATE SMOOTHLY BEFORE 9AM ON GSM UNLOCKED WITH WIRELESS HOME INTERNET CONNECTION AND YAKJUXW SYSTEM
    FORT LAUDERDALE

  46. Anyone can tell me how long the update lasts? My phone is on istalling mode (android with red triangle) 10 min now. 

  49. I have a non-Yakju Galaxy Nexus and JUST recieved OTA update!

    Hi ALL, I’m very happy to anounce that I have a Yakjuxw version of the Galaxy Nexus, and it shipped with Android 4.0.1 on it, and JUST recieved the update to 4.0.2

    Now I know that there has been an update out there (4.0.2) since mid-Dicember, and the rummor has it that only Yakju versions of the Galaxy Nexus will have direct updates from Google but this morming (Feb 2) I woke up ( I live in Mexico BTW and got my phone from eBay from a USA seller) and it just was there, waiting for me to clic update, the phone detected the update overnight and downloaded it, it’s fun becouse the last thing I did last night was come to this site to see if anyone non-yakju had gotten any updates yet…

    I visited the forums and some guys flashed they phones to Yakju so they get direct updates, some folks argued that it was not necessary, that ALL phones will get updates sooner or later. At first I wanted to flah my phone but since 4.0.2 wasn’t a major upgrade I decided to wait and see..

    well, there you have it, expect to get updates soon…

    and have a nice weekend =)

  53. got it yesterday (Fido, Canada) .. but my market place is no longer working properly.. i can access the market but once i click on a particular app to view, the market crashes and an error pops up saying “unfortunately, market has stopped’ .. any one have a similar issue.. any fix?

  57. just upgraded my galaxy nexus to 4.0.2 (i’m on Rogers in Canada).
    Now market stops working.
    Constantly get popus that states “Unfortunately, market has stopped”

    Tried rebooting phone but it does not solve.

  58. anyone out there on virgin mobile recieved the update yet? been waiting on my Gnexus to be updated for months now and m still on 4.0.1 the sucky thing is that google is about to release 4.0.5 this month too

  59. all devices jakjuux (Canada) not receive updates from Google ……  this devices receive updates from Samsung …..  #Disappointment ……  do not buy devices like this …… only the jakju devices are 100% Google ….    #Fail Samsung

  63. Since the update a few days ago, I no longer recieve voice mail or text message notifications. I have to look in my inbox or dial up my voice mail to check. Been through the settings and all set correctly. Looks like a factory reset coming up. Not happy

  65. i owned a galayxy nexus {maguro}yakjuux..until now im still waiting for the update,,and it tells also that it is not indirectly updated by google..because my device is not using the the google firmware..im confused because my nexus is from google..now where the heck im going to update my galaxy nexus then..could somebody help me to fix this problem..thanks

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