Updated Verizon Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean binaries added to AOSP

[![Updated Verizon Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean binaries added to AOSP][1] ][2]

[CDMA variants][3] are, invariably, the redheaded stepchildren of the [Nexus line][4]. That is to say, those units nearly always trail behind their GSM counterparts where [updates and official support][5] are concerned. But it appears Google's picking up the pace, having just released the latest [Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean][6] (JRO03H) binaries for Verizon-branded handsets three weeks after [welcoming Toro devices back][7] into AOSP. What does this mean for the average user? Not much, since there's no real way to gauge whether or not this signals an imminent carrier-sanctioned OTA rollout, although it does bode well for those prospects. But for rooted users, the new addition is a boon, as it should pave the way for devs to cook up even more stable ROMs for your flashing enjoyment. So, that's the good news. The bad? Well, if you're on the [Sprint side][8] of the LTE Nexus divide, your handset's still not invited back to the party -- indefinitely.

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