Nexus 5 - Japan - Nexus 5 General

Miscellaneous notes:
I have no idea if the version that's going on sale via Emobile middle of the month has a different software image than the one sold in Play Store.
Went out to Akihabara today, from one end to the other. Not a single Nexus 5 case to be found.
On Docomo at least, no Google Wallet.
Trivial to get running on Docomo if you've already got an Xi contract with 3FF SIM:
1. Go to www.mydocomo.com, log in with your mobile number and password
a. sign up for moperaU service (6 months free, after 6 months you'll want to change it to moperaU light)
b. cancel your sp-mode service (save 315 yen/mo for those 6 months)
2. Put the SIM in the Nexus 5 and power it on
Done.
Detailed rundown for those with weak japanese-fu at http://www.aeug.org/drupal/node/22

There are issues with bmobile 3G SIMs. The answer may be a reissue with LTE SIM and a change of plan, to the tune of over 5000 yen in extra charges plus the loss of the legacy voice plans, which come with a call allowance, unlike the plans for the LTE SIMs.

Sir where did you get or bought the google nexus 5? It is already available at akihabara? Please reply thanks in advance

kaiba161 said:
Sir where did you get or bought the google nexus 5? It is already available at akihabara? Please reply thanks in advance
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You can buy it at google play store. I went to akiba yesterday but still not found.

I've confirmed with JCI that Bmobile 3G users are screwed, ones with voice service particularly so.
3150 yen SIM reissue charge
2100 yen plan change charge
loss of the 1000 yen/mo voice communication allowance on an ongoing basis
If you are on a Bmobile 3G plan and want to not get anally violated without even a courtesy reacharound, don't get a Nexus 5. Or get one and MNP to someone else and complain loudly to JCI as you are walking out the door.

Guys if there is available google nexus 5 at akihabara in japan please post it here thanks in advance and about ordering on google store I'm not always at home and no one will pick it up if I'm on my work that's why I cannot order it from them and if I cannot pick it up they will leave it out your door that is also the reason the package or my order will lost...

kaiba161 said:
Guys if there is available google nexus 5 at akihabara in japan please post it here thanks in advance and about ordering on google store I'm not always at home and no one will pick it up if I'm on my work that's why I cannot order it from them and if I cannot pick it up they will leave it out your door that is also the reason the package or my order will lost...
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staff at Bic camera told me that Nexus 5 will be available next fri.(15 Nov.)

Just checking in as I'm also here in Japan and using the B-mobile Sumaho LTE plan (I was already using it on my Nexus 4 so I had no changeover problems).
I checked out Akiba and couldn't find any cases either. Hope they get some soon! I ordered my phone via the Play Store first day and it was delivered yesterday.
Everything works as advertised and the B-mobile APNs were already in the phone. I just had to select the Sumaho LTE APN and it worked immediately.
Cheers!
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visceralpsyche said:
Just checking in as I'm also here in Japan and using the B-mobile Sumaho LTE plan (I was already using it on my Nexus 4 so I had no changeover problems).
I checked out Akiba and couldn't find any cases either. Hope they get some soon! I ordered my phone via the Play Store first day and it was delivered yesterday.
Everything works as advertised and the B-mobile APNs were already in the phone. I just had to select the Sumaho LTE APN and it worked immediately.
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There were a few cases available on amazon.co.jp, but all went out of stock by thursday. I ordered the last one of two different styles and one of them should be arriving today.
There should be no shortage by next friday when emobile starts selling them.

mrmamon said:
staff at Bic camera told me that Nexus 5 will be available next fri.(15 Nov.)
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These would only be emobile contract-required ones, if they didn't already tell you that.

mrmamon said:
staff at Bic camera told me that Nexus 5 will be available next fri.(15 Nov.)
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I also go to yodobashi camera to ask about nexus 5 same friday of November 15,2013 openline or sim free but the unit they have 16gb model they will not offer you the 32gb model
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Bro are in live here in japan right now? And did you order the nexus 5 in google play store? And how many day or days have you got it? Or deliver it to you? And the site said if you're not at home they will leave the package at the door? It is real or true?

kaiba161 said:
I also go to yodobashi camera to ask about nexus 5 same friday of November 15,2013 openline or sim free but the unit they have 16gb model they will not offer you the 32gb model
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Bro are in live here in japan right now? And did you order the nexus 5 in google play store? And how many day or days have you got it? Or deliver it to you? And the site said if you're not at home they will leave the package at the door? It is real or true?
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Orders from the 31st on Play Store were received on the 5th.

evildave_666 said:
Orders from the 31st on Play Store were received on the 5th.
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Sir thank for you reply or post I think I will order nexus 5 32gb version as soon as possible thanks

kaiba161 said:
I also go to yodobashi camera to ask about nexus 5 same friday of November 15,2013 openline or sim free but the unit they have 16gb model they will not offer you the 32gb model
Bro are in live here in japan right now? And did you order the nexus 5 in google play store? And how many day or days have you got it? Or deliver it to you? And the site said if you're not at home they will leave the package at the door? It is real or true?
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Hello, my friend is buying Nexus 5 for me in Japan. Can you please tell me how much they are selling the 16/32 gb? Thank you. :good:

limsandy said:
Hello, my friend is buying Nexus 5 for me in Japan. Can you please tell me how much they are selling the 16/32 gb? Thank you. :good:
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39800¥ and 44800¥ tax and shipping included
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mrmamon said:
39800¥ and 44800¥ tax and shipping included
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Sir, where did you get nexus5 ? Can I get 32G one from bic camera?

Nexus 5 is only available via 2 sources in Japan unless things have changed:
Contract free via Play Store
2 year contract required via Emobile (16gb only) - The contract terms on the N5 are actually pretty good unlike many carrier plans.
If someone is telling you Bic/Yodobashi, its from the Emobile carrier store inside the store and will require a contract.

Did some field research today.
The handsets Emobile have out on display have the same radio, kernel and build number as Play Store units.
This strongly suggests (but is not 100% evidence) that Emobile handsets have no alteration from stock.

evildave_666 said:
Did some field research today.
The handsets Emobile have out on display have the same radio, kernel and build number as Play Store units.
This strongly suggests (but is not 100% evidence) that Emobile handsets have no alteration from stock.
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I got 2 at Yodobashi for myself and my wife, we haggled it down to 40,000 for the pair. As far as I can tell, it's 100% stock.
Anyway, I'm looking to put a custom rom on it so I can re-arrange the soft keys, but I don't know where to get the APN settings for the e-mobile sim card.
Anyone know where to get this?
Cheers

http://yamori-jp.blogspot.jp/2012/07/emobile-android-apn.html
This might be dated though.

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[LIST] T-Mobile Stores Selling the Nexus 4

Hi guys,
List of the "select" T-Mobile stores selling the Nexus 4.
Download: List of supposedly every T-mobile store in the U.S. that is or was selling the Nexus 4 | Source: Prod1702
San Francisco, CA
601 Valencia St @ 16th St
Sold out
Store Link
699 Market St @ 3rd St
Sold out
Store Link
Only 2 stores in the city that are carrying it.
Just realized that it might take a few more hours till we get some useful info because most of the U.S. is still asleep..
Every single store in Chicago is sold out as of yesterday. Literally every single store
Eh, Northern Nevada reporting. The T-Mobile stores I've been to seem to have a "never will carry Nexus 4 in stock since the market is so niche and people had complaints with the last 3-4 AOSP phones prior" policy. Makes me sad how cruel retailers can be.
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Also never carried them in Henderson, NV
Minnesota Burnsville Center has two left I think. It's a small number but they're worth a call.
Address: 1178 Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone: (952) 435-8182
Since i work at a T-Mobile store i will be the great person to add the list of all the stores selling it. I jsut do not know who has what stock, but its a list of every store in the US. The stock when the phone was put out is on the far right of the file. However i have no clue who has what right now.
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Every single store in Chicago is sold out as of yesterday. Literally every single store
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Suburbs too ? I called a bunch around Chicago too, most said they never got it all, and said only the top premiere locations got em, but very limited supply.
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T-Mobile in Brunswick Square Mall
755 New Jersey 18 KL12
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Sold Out first day (14th)
Taking names on waiting list
Prod1702 said:
Since i work at a T-Mobile store i will be the great person to add the list of all the stores selling it. I jsut do not know who has what stock, but its a list of every store in the US. The stock when the phone was put out is on the far right of the file. However i have no clue who has what right now.
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Do you now how can i buy online off-contract or in the phone?
THANKS!
Amarillo, Texas T-Mobile store still has not gotten any stock, which is a shame.
San Jose CA. Shopping center on story and king. I went to activate my play store nexus 4 and they said they had 4 in stock.
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Do you now how can i buy online off-contract or in the phone?
THANKS!
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I think the website is out of stock or they are for employe's. I bought mine at 3am on the 14th as a employee for $170. Everything right now on our internal site says that employe's will not be able to buy it until after Jan 1st 2013. Most of the time the stores get stock back before the website. So i am sure the stores will start to get more in the coming weeks. For sure the higher volume stores will. You can call Care and see if they can sell you one over the phone but they will not sell one off contract on the phone. Care only deals with contract stuff. You have to buy one in the store if you do not want a contract.
First Post updated.
T-Mobile had them a few days ago on cottman ave and the boulevard in Philadelphia pa. Basically they said high traffic busy T-Mobile stores will get them
1923 South Signal Butte Road #102 Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 354-4819
Said they had 5 in stock yesterday. EDIT: Just called and they're out of stock now. That was fast.
Can anyone buy me one from one if the stores? It'll be greatly appreciated. My lovely Sim card is bloody useless...
Does anyone know if the stores will get Accessories for the Nexus 4?
T-Mobile 82nd And Roosevelt
(718) 424-7335
3744 82nd St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
they have one left....

Nexus 5 Singapore Thread

A place for us s'poreans to talk about the upcoming N5. I for one can't wait, mainly because my arc motherboard is damaged and I need a phone that I can actually use..
Not gonna use 4g either .. I refuse to get my data allowance cut by like 85%. Completely ridiculous. Probably ordering from Canada Japan or Germany, hopefully Canada, if the 3G service will work here ...
Of course waiting for dunno how long after it finally comes to SG at like $650 would not be an option. I'm a student... I not so much money de
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tangosierra_ said:
A place for us s'poreans to talk about the upcoming N5. I for one can't wait, mainly because my arc motherboard is damaged and I need a phone that I can actually use..
Not gonna use 4g either .. I refuse to get my data allowance cut by like 85%. Completely ridiculous. Probably ordering from Canada Japan or Germany, hopefully Canada, if the 3G service will work here ...
Of course waiting for dunno how long after it finally comes to SG at like $650 would not be an option. I'm a student... I not so much money de
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same case with me. Been waiting for this for a long time...
Can anyone confirm whether 3G will work properly here if I order it form Canada?
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The 3G would obviously work in Singapore....
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tangosierra_ said:
Not gonna use 4g either .. I refuse to get my data allowance cut by like 85%.
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THIS!!!!! Until providers here start to offer 12gb datacap, I will not sign any new contract.
Mach3.2 said:
The 3G would obviously work in Singapore....
Beamed from my Grouper
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says who? 3G is universal
tangosierra_ said:
A place for us s'poreans to talk about the upcoming N5. I for one can't wait, mainly because my arc motherboard is damaged and I need a phone that I can actually use..
Not gonna use 4g either .. I refuse to get my data allowance cut by like 85%. Completely ridiculous. Probably ordering from Canada Japan or Germany, hopefully Canada, if the 3G service will work here ...
Of course waiting for dunno how long after it finally comes to SG at like $650 would not be an option. I'm a student... I not so much money de
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You get from canada also same. Japan, Australia your best bet
I posted this in HWZ Nexus 5 thread.
Australia also can, band 3/7 also
but how to ship from all this country to singapore.
my google result for Japan/
JAPAN - http://www.tenso.com/en/ or vPost
Korea - http://minarinshop.com/ or http://collectkorea.com/services/package-forwarding-service
Australia - http://www.sosmail.com.au/
But i nvr use any of this before since comgateway for US is the way to go all along
BTW!!!!!
Nexus 5 spotted in Taiwan and Malaysia. There might be hope for all international release?
http://www.androidauthority.com/nex...-ad-more-sightings-last-minute-rumors-312754/
auggie246 said:
BTW!!!!!
Nexus 5 spotted in Taiwan and Malaysia. There might be hope for all international release?
http://www.androidauthority.com/nex...-ad-more-sightings-last-minute-rumors-312754/
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I posted this awhile back on the Nexus 5 leaked thread.
ranadylt said:
Or better yet: here's to hoping that Google is waiting until shipment to major countries are all done so it will be a global release and not just a "US only" for the first few months, followed by some other country, so on so forth :fingers-crossed:
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After looking at that link above I just realized one of the leaked pictures was actually from Malaysia.
Now I wonder if it'll be released in my country (Indonesia) as well. I may be hoping but I'm not hoping much at all. Indonesia is like one of the least "Google-cared" country. We get new devices so late it's not even new anymore.
Then again it might be our retail shops / carriers that just went full retard and think "Meh, who the hell buys Nexus in this country anyway? Why should we rush to get this phone in?"
Damn it
I might get one from Singapore if it was released there, though. Should there be any problems warranty is much easier to process (I fly back and forth every few months).
I asked singtel on their fb page. Their response:
Dear Jeremy, thank you for your interest. Do keep a look-out! Please be assured that we will keep you informed once we have an update. Thanks
"do keep a look out" sounds rather promising, but I'm only cautiously optimistic
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It sounds like a rather generic response to me...
But I'm not gonna buy w contract though. Seems like I'm the only one amongst my friends w 12gb data cap.. And I'm not gonna give that away. Starhub 3g is fast enough
If its released in Malaysia then all the more better. Just a drive/ride across 2nd link or causeway
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yeah I'm probably not gonna sign any more plans since I wanna keep my 12GB quota + LTE plan
also looking to upgrade from gnex
auggie246 said:
says who? 3G is universal
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Learn to read, it would help.
it's out!!
anyone here ordering?
dengseng said:
it's out!!
anyone here ordering?
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Anyone share how they ordered the n4? Through forwarding?
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Forwarding service from Australia
the only thing I need now is a forwarding service from Australia. Anyone knows any forwarding agent there?
Heard aust was quite ex. Managed to get into us play store using VPN, following instructions on hwz
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Mach3.2 said:
Learn to read, it would help.
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Oh what did u type? i can't read.
tangosierra_ said:
Heard aust was quite ex. Managed to get into us play store using VPN, following instructions on hwz
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bought mine from JP already
wow when i first read it i thought you meant jurong pt
How much was it and you bought through google?
auggie246 said:
Oh what did u type? i can't read.
bought mine from JP already
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How much is the tax & shipping cost within JP? You're using tenso right?
acutally after GST and delivery, it would be around 600+ to get from JP right? for 32gb version
K0WAWA said:
THIS!!!!! Until providers here start to offer 12gb datacap, I will not sign any new contract.
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I am also in SG. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a 12GB contract on LTE. Singapore telcoms just followed suit with the USA and went for the massive cash grab known as metered billing.
I think that it's wrong to go from 12GB to 2GB of data while keeping the price the same. The price per month should have been lowered according to the data offered.
You have to admit though we are still paying a lot less than people in the USA. (http://www.androidcentral.com/us-mobile-data-prices-among-most-expensive-world)
My plan:
120 (outgoing mins)
600 SMS
2GB data
$39SGD (31.40 USD) per month
I have a friend that lives in the UK. I will be getting him to order me a white 32GB so that I can take advantage of LTE.

Successfully activated black 32gb on Sprint

Just a heads up for those worrying, today my Nexus 5 and SIM card both arrived. I got the black 32gb version. I also was able to order a SIM card from sprint worldwide. I attempted to activate it through the website, but was prompted to use the chat option. The person with whom I spoke on chat asked for an ein/esn, and a sim number. I provided the mied and number for my new sim card. I then turned my phone back on, and viola, LTE and voice both work perfectly.
So don't be discouraged if you ordered a 32gb black Nexus 5 and have a brand new sim card.
Do they still charge $87/month even though you bought a phone outright?
.jond said:
Do they still charge $87/month even though you bought a phone outright?
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I am still under a contract from my previous phone, so that isn't going to change right now. I'll see what they will do next year.
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Just a heads up for those worrying, today my Nexus 5 and SIM card both arrived. I got the black 32gb version. I also was able to order a SIM card from sprint worldwide. I attempted to activate it through the website, but was prompted to use the chat option. The person with whom I spoke on chat asked for an ein/esn, and a sim number. I provided the mied and number for my new sim card. I then turned my phone back on, and viola, LTE and voice both work perfectly.
So don't be discouraged if you ordered a 32gb black Nexus 5 and have a brand new sim card.
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yes!! thats the best news i have heard in a long time!! should have my phone tomarrow!! thanks for the heads up:good:
I was able to as well
So we need to order a sim card to activate it on sprint?
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.jond said:
Do they still charge $87/month even though you bought a phone outright?
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Sprint doesn't offer plan breaks like that. Whatever plan you are on costs the same if or if not you buy a subsidized phone.
Masterface7 said:
Sprint doesn't offer plan breaks like that. Whatever plan you are on costs the same if or if not you buy a subsidized phone.
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That's what I was thinking.
So that begs the question, why pay $350 for a phone when you can get it for $50-100 with contract?
Can some post a link or tell me how to chat with a sprint rep? I cant find it on there page
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.jond said:
That's what I was thinking.
So that begs the question, why pay $350 for a phone when you can get it for $50-100 with contract?
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Some ppl don't want to be on contract...
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.jond said:
That's what I was thinking.
So that begs the question, why pay $350 for a phone when you can get it for $50-100 with contract?
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Nexus can be a stop gap until you are due for an upgrade for a new subsidy.
I activated my 32Gb Black nexus 5 on sprint but only get 3g. How do i get LTE enabled. I used to get LTE in same spot on Note 3
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I activated my 32Gb Black nexus 5 on sprint but only get 3g. How do i get LTE enabled. I used to get LTE in same spot on Note 3
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If you do not have the UICC Sim card, you will not be able to get 4G. If you do, and you still aren't getting 4G..... Then I'm sorry
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.jond said:
That's what I was thinking.
So that begs the question, why pay $350 for a phone when you can get it for $50-100 with contract?
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I found it had to talk to international dept
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dynamoracing said:
I activated my 32Gb Black nexus 5 on sprint but only get 3g. How do i get LTE enabled. I used to get LTE in same spot on Note 3
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You need a SIM card.
For those wondering, this is the thread explaining how to order SIM through Sprint worldwide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507893
Wonder if LTE connection is better than evo LTE and the one.
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even people with the correct sim card are still not getting LTE with the black 32 gig nexus.. see read threw this thread u will see.. the black 32 gig will activate but no one is getting LTE to work.. crazy http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/4989-lg-nexus-5-users-thread/
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even people with the correct sim card are still not getting LTE with the black 32 gig nexus.. see read threw this thread u will see.. the black 32 gig will activate but no one is getting LTE to work.. crazy http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/4989-lg-nexus-5-users-thread/
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I wouldn't be to worried, Sprint Memo sent out to their stores. Everything will work out eventually hopefully on the 8th when the 16GB version is launched on Sprint.
INFORMATIONAL
Nexus 5 By Google
Sprint and LG Electronics USA announced Nexus 5 from Google will be available from Sprint beginning Friday, 11-8-13, for $149.99 (16GB version) after a $50 mail-in rebate via reward card with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement or $18.75 per month with Sprint One Up (excluding taxes).
The Nexus 5 will be available in all sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Web Sales and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1). Customers can pre-order the device beginning Friday, 11-1-13, by visiting www.sprint.com/nexus5.
The sleek, powerful new LG tri-band capable device featuring Android 4.4 will allow users to take advantage of Sprint Spark technology for improved 4G LTE speed and capacity
The full press release is available on Sprint.com.
Note: Google Play Stores and UICC Cards
Preferred Retailers with an ASC
Google Play stores will be selling 16GB & 32GB Google Nexus 5 in their stores.
These devices are un-kitted and require a Sprint 4G UICC card in order to activate Sprint service.
These ESN's will be recognized by Sprint.
Since stores may not have inventory of these UICC cards we are going to ship 5 4G UICC cards (SKU = 760492013536) at no charge to each Preferred Retailer with an ASC.
This will allow you to insert the card and activate the device for the customer.
All locations should expect these UICC cards to arrive by or before the 11-8-13 launch of the device.
Dealers with No ASC
Sprint suggests Dealers with no ASC to send these customers to Sprint Corporate Owned Stores or Preferred Retailer ASC locations.
Standard activation commissions apply.
Sprint will also have these available in Ingram soon for Dealers to purchase as needed.
.jond said:
That's what I was thinking.
So that begs the question, why pay $350 for a phone when you can get it for $50-100 with contract?
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There are a couple reasons
Like me, someone may be not up for a new contract yet so the only option is to buy outright.
Someone maybe at the end of their contract and want to go month to month which sprint will do if a customer doesn't renew the contract.
If i wasn't only a year into this contract i would probably go for the $50 version as long as it was the exact same phone.

SIAP: Best Buy Nexus 5

Not sure if this has been mentioned here but the Sprint Nexus 5 Best Buy sells in the US can be had for Google Play prices. You just have to get the right rep. I went to a local Mobile store in a mall and the rep matched the Google Play price. They only have black 16 gig models but I got it for $370.99 out the door which is actually cheaper than the Play store since I did not have to pay shipping.
I am also sure that most should realize that it is an unlocked phone and works fine on AT&T and T-Mobile.
I'm going to have to hit up a local Best Buy, I think.
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I'm going to have to hit up a local Best Buy, I think.
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Only the mobile ones have the phone. I talked with the ones by me and they didn't even know what it was lol. Then I searched on their website and saw only their mobile stores (well at least in my area) carried the phone and it was for 450. I tried calling and no one answered and through emails they ignored me too. I might try calling again but I think I might just wait for my shipment to come in.
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[Q] Buying note 4 outright...

Sooo just went to a T-Mobile store to buy a note outright to use on ATT but the sales person I got said they no longer allow buying the phone without at least a prepaid plan. Anyone else come across this?
Going to check out other retailers to see if I can get by without paying for 2 months of T-Mobile service on top of ATT :/
Try best buy.
Swappa.com and save some cash while your at it. A lot of XDA guys selling their stuff there.
Yeah looks like swappa+an unlock code would still be cheaper in most cases.
Seems that best buy only carries sprint Verizon and att?
vicariouscheese said:
Sooo just went to a T-Mobile store to buy a note outright to use on ATT but the sales person I got said they no longer allow buying the phone without at least a prepaid plan. Anyone else come across this?
Going to check out other retailers to see if I can get by without paying for 2 months of T-Mobile service on top of ATT :/
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You should be able to sign up and just cancel if you have no other options. The fine print reads that if you are using the Electronic Installment Plan and you cancel then the remaining balance on the phone immediately becomes due. Does it say there are some other fees you incur if you cancel early?
I'm selling my Tmobile unlocked Note 4 ..Message me
vicariouscheese said:
Sooo just went to a T-Mobile store to buy a note outright to use on ATT but the sales person I got said they no longer allow buying the phone without at least a prepaid plan. Anyone else come across this?
Going to check out other retailers to see if I can get by without paying for 2 months of T-Mobile service on top of ATT :/
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I'm always amazed by this lol, do you go in and say I just want a Note 4 or do you go tell them all your business?
I just think it depends on other factors, but idk I didn't have this issue but I heard others have.
I just told them i'm here to buy a Note I already had a plan. Activate a pay as you go for what $15 from Wal-Mart then go into store with the active line/account then they can't say no
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bipoler said:
I'm always amazed by this lol, do you go in and say I just want a Note 4 or do you go tell them all your business?
I just think it depends on other factors, but idk I didn't have this issue but I heard others have.
I just told them i'm here to buy a Note I already had a plan. Activate a pay as you go for what $15 from Wal-Mart then go into store with the active line/account then they can't say no
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Pretty much what i do
CheesyNutz said:
Pretty much what i do
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My store asked no question, I think it's a combination of who's asking and whose selling. I don't say any more than I need too
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bipoler said:
My store asked no question, I think it's a combination of who's asking and whose selling. I don't say any more than I need too
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Exactly
Fidelio_o said:
Swappa.com and save some cash while your at it. A lot of XDA guys selling their stuff there.
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+1. That is how I acquired my T-Mobile Note 4. Will eventually be putting up my "Excellent Condition" Verizon Note 4 as soon as the ETF get's billed and I either get it payed off via payments and/or my 6-8 week T-Mobile "debit" card comes to cover the costs. :good:

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