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Nexus 4 O2 Television competition thread

I though I'd make this page for all of us lucky winners so we can share updates on delivery etc. here instead of the main UK thread.
http://news.o2.co.uk/2012/11/19/got-your-nexus-4-yet-ours-has-a-very-big-screen/
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There may still be some TVs up for grabs if you haven't tweeted yet!
I believe this is the TV mentioned in the T&C: http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/lg-32ls575t-full-hd-32-led-tv-13184203-pdt.html
I'll try to keep this first post updated with new information.
Recently users have been reporting calls on their new O2 numbers however O2 have said that all communication regarding the competition will be through twitter and will receive a tweet when the television is on its way. - member ajsuk
Update: around 20 Televisions remaining - competition closed
Update: DM's by O2 indicate a delivery from 10th for some users and 12th for others, majority of people should receive it within that week.

Shaizer said:
I though I'd make this page for all of us lucky winners so we can share updates on delivery etc. here instead of the main UK thread.
http://news.o2.co.uk/2012/11/19/got-your-nexus-4-yet-ours-has-a-very-big-screen/
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There may still be some TVs up for grabs if you haven't tweeted yet!
I believe this is the TV mentioned in the T&C: http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/lg-32ls575t-full-hd-32-led-tv-13184203-pdt.html
I'll try to keep this first post updated with new information.
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Good idea mate. So what do I need to do to get this, and are there any left?

Lmao, reply 1 and it's the same questions as in the UK thread. Check the link on the op fella
About 40 left last we heard
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JeepoUK said:
Good idea mate. So what do I need to do to get this, and are there any left?
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There was a tweet 2 hours ago which received a reply so I'd say your chances are good. you have to make sure you get it in-store and on a pay monthly contract to qualify!
Online and telephone orders don't qualify and I've seen that the tweets are ignored.
update: 22mins actually!

Good idea, will keep other thread clean for people looking to get n4 and will drown once people get their tv's in a few weeks.
Mods, please don't close. This will self destruct in a few weeks
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Thanks for the replies fellas. I left o2 just a few weeks ago, but might just do this to get the TV. So if I take the £13.50 tariff I can cancel the bolt on and pay off the contract after I get the TV? I am just sick of waiting on Google, and trying to weigh my options. I appreciate the patience guys!

JeepoUK said:
Thanks for the replies fellas. I left o2 just a few weeks ago, but might just do this to get the TV. So if I take the £13.50 tariff I can cancel the bolt on and pay off the contract after I get the TV? I am just sick of waiting on Google, and trying to weigh my options. I appreciate the patience guys!
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You sure can, I'd let it run until the TV turns up just in case though. I'm letting mine run for the 2 years though, never know could come in handy from time to time and the priority moments can be quite good sometimes
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everett_psycho said:
You sure can, I'd let it run until the TV turns up just in case though. I'm letting mine run for the 2 years though, never know could come in handy from time to time and the priority moments can be quite good sometimes
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Thank you again. And finally for clarity, I send a picture of the receipt with #lifesgood to @o2 which shows as o2 in the UK on twitter? Is that the correct o2 twitter address?
Cheers guys!

I'm a winner too. This thread is full of winners. Oh my

JeepoUK said:
Thank you again. And finally for clarity, I send a picture of the receipt with #lifesgood to @o2 which shows as o2 in the UK on twitter? Is that the correct o2 twitter address?
Cheers guys!
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Yep, @o2 with #lifeisgood at the end and await a reply then hopefully reply back to their direct msg to you with your details. I also got my mobile contract paperwork in the picture, covering up personal details just to make it clear I've signed up to a contract.
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I'm a winner, eagerly awaiting my new TV
Had a look on eBay and there isn't any for sale, so I'm not sure how easy it's gonna be to resell, but I'll give it a go anyway. I've got a good TV anyway, so I'm purely involved just to get some cash back on the inflated price for the contract.

My missus got declined a TV. Done everything exactly like me but for some reason the morons said sorry not on this occasion. Bloody knobheads! She promptly returned the N4 to the nearest O2 shop.
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Horridge said:
I'm a winner, eagerly awaiting my new TV
Had a look on eBay and there isn't any for sale, so I'm not sure how easy it's gonna be to resell, but I'll give it a go anyway. I've got a good TV anyway, so I'm purely involved just to get some cash back on the inflated price for the contract.
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the 10% ebay fees is really annoying so I don't think I would sell on ebay. I'm still on the fence on whether to sell it or keep the TV, my current TV is not as good but no one in my family really watches TV except my mum and I know she doesn't care for smart TV lol.

lombardo8 said:
My missus got declined a TV. Done everything exactly like me but for some reason the morons said sorry not on this occasion. Bloody knobheads! She promptly returned the N4 to the nearest O2 shop.
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Link her tweet please? I remember seeing someones tweet who got it in-store on the £13.50 contract but only received a reply with a link to the T&C - have they changed again?

I'm a winner ! Managed to bag it on png
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italia0101 said:
I'm a winner ! Managed to bag it on png
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How some at the start got it on PNG they changed. The t&c to stop that
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Bah.. caved and though might as well look at the O2 deal, and it finishes on 1st Dec. The chances that I could order a phone on the website and have it in my hand by then seem remote.

TonyHoyle said:
Bah.. caved and though might as well look at the O2 deal, and it finishes on 1st Dec. The chances that I could order a phone on the website and have it in my hand by then seem remote.
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You can only get tv if you get one from the physical store.
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Horridge said:
I'm a winner, eagerly awaiting my new TV
Had a look on eBay and there isn't any for sale, so I'm not sure how easy it's gonna be to resell, but I'll give it a go anyway. I've got a good TV anyway, so I'm purely involved just to get some cash back on the inflated price for the contract.
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Should be pretty straightforward to sell it, it's a fantastic TV after all.
Winner here too

Well that sucks, because none of the local stores have any stock, or, as far as I could ascertain (the staff hadn't heard of the N4 and had to look it up) ever have.
That condition isn't in the T&C..

Nexus 4 - Round 2 for international stores

It looks like lots of people who bought it in the US on the 27th have had their orders shipped. I would rather not go through that thread looking for updates when it's just people discussing when their package will be delivered. It's also been a few days since US store opened.
Let's dedicate this thread for the international play stores like Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, Spain, etc.
Here's some links from the original thread, thanks to tuffballa:
Play Store Availability APP: download this app straight from the play store to track new n4 stocks!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yLm5vdGlmaWVycy5hbmRyb2lkNGluc3RvY2thbGFybSJd
External availability:
http://negrielectronics.com/lg-e960-nexus-4-16gb-unlocked-black.html#.ULaC7uRkjy0
http://negrielectronics.com/lg-e960-nexus-4-8gb-unlocked-black.html#.UK5A9uRkjy0
http://www.expansys.ca/google-lg-nexus-4-android-smartphone-8gb-unlocked-239759/
There is one thread I'm keeping an eye on, where a person is calling Google Play every day for Canada ETA. It's not much reliable info but might as well stoke the fire.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/mobile/9qI_Lvj8ivU/RVBn2cb4whEJ
Germany may have it on Dec 6?
http://www.giga.de/smartphones/das-...nd-bilder/news/nexus-4-bald-wieder-verfugbar/

My 2 cents - I like the idea of a new thread. Perhaps we could have in the OP the latest news / rumors for the international stores (or even US if they have stopped allowing new orders) about when new orders may go up. I made a mention on G+ to the Google Canada peeps but got no response (not that I expected one!). My gut tells me next week at least one international store will get sales going again..
I'm waiting until January before I go with a different phone, but my 2010 Acer phone is repeatly begging me to put it out of it's misery..

I'd support for another thread so that I do not open the old round 2 thread for the information that I don't need. That said, I guess this will still be closed.

So what's peoples' opinion on whether the international stock will be same as US? I really can't see them opening up stores in Canada or EU and start with 4-5 backorder. That's essentially giving US a week head start on orders.

Don't close this thread. Seriously. I'm sick of seeing threads invaded by "OMG WHY ISN'T MY PHONE HERE YET I ORDERED IT 5 MINUTES AGO!!!!" in ALL threads. We need a place where we can get USEFUL information without having to sift through all the whiners that are pissed that they have an order gone through already.
I swear, when they open up purchasing for Canada, I'll buy one and I'll be patient as hell. Because it's massively irritating...
Koraboros, please keep the OP updated if you can.

karendar said:
I'm sick of seeing threads invaded by "OMG WHY ISN'T MY PHONE HERE YET I ORDERED IT 5 MINUTES AGO!!!!" in ALL threads. We need a place where we can get USEFUL information without having to sift through all the whiners that are pissed that they have an order gone through already.
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That's pretty much why I created this thread. All day I look for updates and then open up a thread and it's all about people who've ordered already and are just wondering if their phone is going to be there either today or tomorrow

Koraboros said:
So what's peoples' opinion on whether the international stock will be same as US? I really can't see them opening up stores in Canada or EU and start with 4-5 backorder. That's essentially giving US a week head start on orders.
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Well that's the real question... if the US is looking at 4-5 weeks for their current orders, all of these phones come from the same manufacturing plant right? I'm beginning to think perhaps the agreement with LG is just not allowing sufficient stock to be built to cover the demand of the US, much less the rest of the planet.
That's why I'm saying I give them December - but I could quite possibly see them essentially blocking international sales for the next few months and only focusing on one region. Complete speculation here - don't take this as any sort of fact please.
With that said, I found this interesting: http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-4-gets-high-demand-status-ebay
Are any international stores planning on carrying the Nexus 4 like T-Mobile in the US?

Reapman said:
Well that's the real question... if the US is looking at 4-5 weeks for their current orders, all of these phones come from the same manufacturing plant right? I'm beginning to think perhaps the agreement with LG is just not allowing sufficient stock to be built to cover the demand of the US, much less the rest of the planet.
That's why I'm saying I give them December - but I could quite possibly see them essentially blocking international sales for the next few months and only focusing on one region. Complete speculation here - don't take this as any sort of fact please.
With that said, I found this interesting: http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-4-gets-high-demand-status-ebay
Are any international stores planning on carrying the Nexus 4 like T-Mobile in the US?
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Nice article... just brings to light the misjudgment on Google's part to not have a reasonable limit per order in the first round...
As for international stores I think O2 in the UK will carry it? I'm hoping Best Buy or Future shop will carry it as well but I doubt it since it's not locked to a carrier.

I won't be patient, but I'll at least try not to moan

OP, it would be good to move the original "round 2" op inform to here...no need to include n4checker
I also think it might be helpful to indicate the country when one posts any rumor or speculation given the fact this is an international thread. Just a thought.
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Koraboros said:
Nice article... just brings to light the misjudgment on Google's part to not have a reasonable limit per order in the first round...
As for international stores I think O2 in the UK will carry it? I'm hoping Best Buy or Future shop will carry it as well but I doubt it since it's not locked to a carrier.
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Two German stores will have them. Both of them have preorder option.

Waiting patiently until the Nexus 4 shows up in the UK.
I really hope it's going to be the next week, however, from all the rumors it seems like it's 13 December.
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If anyone wants to try it out:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nexus-4-lightly-used-/230890187657?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item35c220ab89

Not that I want an 8GB but I got angry when I saw this.
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alwaysbboy said:
Waiting patiently until the Nexus 4 shows up in the UK.
I really hope it's going to be the next week, however, from all the rumors it seems like it's 13 December.
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13th is just when o2 lose exclusivity and other carriers can offer it, three will be overcharging for it then.
Play store doesn't have this restriction its just a matter of when Google get their finger out.
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AdamUpNorth said:
I got angry when I saw this.
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You mean when reading the thread title? Hmm maybe re-labeling the thread to something like "International Round 2 Support Group?"
Woo 13th for UK - even if only a rumor, at least it's some info. Good Luck to the Brits, wonder if any other countries have dates?
Edit: I think I misunderstood what you were sayin Adam, my bad!

Reapman said:
You mean when reading the thread title? Hmm maybe re-labeling the thread to something like "International Round 2 Support Group?"
Woo 13th for UK - even if only a rumor, at least it's some info. Good Luck to the Brits, wonder if any other countries have dates?
Edit: I think I misunderstood what you were sayin Adam, my bad!
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No worries. This is my support group. LOL.
I saw I guy selling a 16GB for $650 on Kijiji yesterday and now this guy selling FOUR 8GB units.
And here we are with nothing. Annoying.
That's my angry post for the week. No more until next week.

Added a link to Expansys.ca. Looks like they have it for pre-order.
http://www.expansys.ca/google-lg-nexus-4-android-smartphone-8gb-unlocked-239759/

AdamUpNorth said:
No worries. This is my support group. LOL.
I saw I guy selling a 16GB for $650 on Kijiji yesterday and now this guy selling FOUR 8GB units.
And here we are with nothing. Annoying.
That's my angry post for the week. No more until next week.
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da hell? I'd be angry too (can't see the picture, probably my work blocking it.. speaking of i should probably go get some work done )
frig...

Koraboros said:
Added a link to Expansys.ca. Looks like they have it for pre-order.
http://www.expansys.ca/google-lg-nexus-4-android-smartphone-8gb-unlocked-239759/
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8GB boo.
I'm going to keep tweeting and Google+ing Google until they bring this back to Canada. Makes me so mad.

something from Germany:
http://www.giga.de/smartphones/das-...nd-bilder/news/nexus-4-bald-wieder-verfugbar/
A Mail from play store support saying that they will have it in stock on 6.12

6-7 weeks to ship?!!!??!!

I had recieved a text explaining that the nexus 4 was finally available for purchase after being out of stock, this happened the day before yesterday. However, upon trying to order the device, it tells me that it will take 6-7 weeks to ship?!
this is garbage
I assume eventually that we will just be able to log in and order without them taking our money and holding it hostage for 2 months. This whole thing really left a bad taste in my mouth.
We are still not able to order the phone and it is ridiculous, 6-9 weeks

Lol.
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I felt the sudden urge to ***** and complain about it, if it takes 6-9 weeks to ship, Doesnt that mean that IT IS OUT OF STOCK? Google is being and asshole right now

Well done. Now you've made your post, there's a better place for it.
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Krooked22 said:
I felt the sudden urge to ***** and complain about it, if it takes 6-9 weeks to ship, Doesnt that mean that IT IS OUT OF STOCK? Google is being and asshole right now
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I know it sucks. I waited about 3 wks to get mine...
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Well they did say it was going back on stock noon on the 27th, and even if you ordered sometime later that day towards the night even, estimated shipping would have been 2-3 weeks. You're just a bit late. However the 8-9 might just be an overapproximation so I wish you luck.
EDIT: Oh, and also, I guess nothing Google does will ever be good for people. Making more phones than needed/ having unsold phones in the warehouse is the worst thing ever, while having just enough is good, and running out too soon is bad, but not as bad as having more phones than needed. From Google's or any company's standpoint, that is.
With the initial launch, they tried to meet demand (which they obviously didn't) and they made a lot of mistakes which everyone very strongly expressed. Mistakes such as the fact that there was no real preorder option, and that we never knew what time that the phones were going to be sold, and the fact that the entire stock sold out in one hour without anyone else being able to do anything afterwards, and the fact that we wouldn't even know when the second batch would be out.
When they brought out the second batch, they actually ended up listening to everything and taking into consideration (which is very unusual for most companies). They told us when it was coming out, the time exactly, the country, the phones didn't sell out in one hour as they came in with a bigger batch, and in a weird way, they implemented the pre-order system for people who missed out initially. And of course, now people aren't happy that there is the pre-order system and prefer that it just show "Not In Stock." Google's been somewhat remarkable through this. Yes, they messed up a lot, but they did listen and try their best to fix the situation. And all for a phone they're barely profiting off of. Coming from a Samsung phone and a Lenovo tablet, both companies have been treating their customers with the devices in the opposite manner and my respect for Google only grows (and that of their customers, slightly diminishes.)

Count yourself lucky. The rest of the world can't even place orders yet.

You snooze you lose.

Email Google Play Customer Support to get the MORE REALISTIC time period. The thing on that page is s#it. It will automatically increase as the number of people will pre-order.
Here's what i got from Play support -
Orders are shipped based on the estimate in your order confirmation email. Once an order has been processed you'll receive a second ship confirmation email with your tracking number. It may take 24 hours for the package tracking to return any information for your tracking number.
If you have not received a package tracking number after the time quoted in your order confirmation email, please let us know.
According to our records, your order should ship by the evening of December 19.
Neuxs 4 backorders: Please note that the above date is based on typical shipment processing and does not apply to Nexus 4 backorders. Nexus 4 backorders are being delivered based on the order in which they were received. If you receive a shipping confirmation email, then you will be able to track your delivery.
For more information on shipping and delivery, please see this article in our help center:
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2411789.

actually, they don't even charge you until it ships.. so quit b!tch!n
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Its almost faster for me to custom order a BMW from Germany.
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When I order on the 27th, 9 minute after they open for order. The shipping time was at 1-2 weeks. I got a shipping confirmation on the 30th, so you might received your early.

It's called a pre-order. If you don't want to wait then don't buy it?
or just cry moar

ak700 said:
Email Google Play Customer Support to get the MORE REALISTIC time period. The thing on that page is s#it. It will automatically increase as the number of people will pre-order.
Here's what i got from Play support -
Orders are shipped based on the estimate in your order confirmation email. Once an order has been processed you'll receive a second ship confirmation email with your tracking number. It may take 24 hours for the package tracking to return any information for your tracking number.
If you have not received a package tracking number after the time quoted in your order confirmation email, please let us know.
According to our records, your order should ship by the evening of December 19.
Neuxs 4 backorders: Please note that the above date is based on typical shipment processing and does not apply to Nexus 4 backorders. Nexus 4 backorders are being delivered based on the order in which they were received. If you receive a shipping confirmation email, then you will be able to track your delivery.
For more information on shipping and delivery, please see this article in our help center:
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2411789.
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What was the shipping time in the order confirmation email ? 2-3 weeks ?

I cant get my head round why people are moaning. This is a $600 device going for half price. Of course demand is going to outstrip supply. I wanted mine NOW so I went and paid £150 more than Google Play's RRP! These phones are available, if you really want it, go out and pay the prevailing market rates and not moan and wait on Google subsidised ones.
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smirkis said:
actually, they don't even charge you until it ships.. so quit b!tch!n
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This.
They don't hold your money hostage for two months. Your account isn't even charged till it's shipped.
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efrant said:
From now on, all new threads in the Nexus 4 General section related to shipping, back orders, Google customer service, or ANYTHING else related to ordering/receiving your N4 from the Play Store will be closed without notice. Use the main shipping thread found here, or use one of the existing backorder or country-specific threads.
Thanks for your cooperation.
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I created this thread to keep all shipping questions, comments, cries, and black eye incidents in one place, and one place only.
Feel free to joke around because we all know, this wait will feel like forever.
I ordered a Nexus 7 through the Playstore only to find out my local Sam's Club had them in stock the day prior to my device shipping. I canceled my order then hopped to the store and got one after begging an employee to check their stock for this tablet.
Thanks Google!

Soldier 2.0 said:
I created this thread to keep all questions, comments, cries, and black eye incidents in one place, and one place only.
Feel free to joke around because we all know, this wait will feel like forever.
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Good idea. Joke around eh?
A stormtrooper and a redshirt get into a fight, the stormtrooper misses every shot and the redshirt dies anyway.

Nice.

Who knows.
Maybe they learned their lesson from last time, won't host the ordering server on a single rack and will have decent stock.
HEHEHEHEHE.
NOPE.

I remember last year when the Nexus 4 launched, I waited until 2am waiting for it to go live then woke up late and still ended up getting one somehow. Hopefully, supply will be far better than it was at launch this time.
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drew_grant said:
I remember last year when the Nexus 4 launched, I waited until 2am waiting for it to go live then woke up late and still ended up getting one somehow. Hopefully, supply will be far better than it was at launch this time.
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What is wrong with google, they may start to accept pre-orders to reduce load of the server and not make people suffer by not sleeping

No that makes too much sense to accept preorders and kills the feeding frenzy publicity. The fact you couldn't get one stoked the demand for the Nexus 4.

No KitKat picture today?

MadsBen said:
No KitKat picture today?
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nah, they're "taking a break"

http://www.phonearena.com/news/First-unboxed-Nexus-5-image-continues-the-never-ending-tease_id48865
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Ah yes this thread reminds me of the first month and a half of the nexus 4 launch, luckily I was one of the few who had no issues with ordering or receiving mine.

Why do they do this!? Evil corporation!
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nexu...on-the-Play-Store-and-then-taken-down_id48767
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This is like holding a three cheese burrito above a hungry fat guy's head!
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Soldier 2.0 said:
Why do they do this!? Evil corporation!
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nexu...on-the-Play-Store-and-then-taken-down_id48767
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That one was determined to be a fake.

xorti said:
What is wrong with google, they may start to accept pre-orders to reduce load of the server and not make people suffer by not sleeping
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No that makes too much sense to accept preorders and kills the feeding frenzy publicity. The fact you couldn't get one stoked the demand for the Nexus 4.
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It's hard to pre-order something that hasn't even been announced by Google or LG.

Paddington said:
It's hard to pre-order something that hasn't even been announced by Google or LG.
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And you don't know much about supply and demand do you.
People pre-order things way before stuff is even manufactured, CD's / kick starter projects / cars e.c.t
Its as good as announced now what ever Google says about it won't make any differance now.
Pre-orders are used to gauge demand by many companies, its amazing that Google have not got it up yet, seems they have not learnt fully from the nexus 4 issues.
Lots of stock is great but a sudden release will cause havock with servers e.c.t also they should clamp down on outlets selling them much higher than googles rrp.

hutzdani said:
And you don't know much about supply and demand do you.
People pre-order things way before stuff is even manufactured, CD's / kick starter projects / cars e.c.t
Its as good as announced now what ever Google says about it won't make any differance now.
Pre-orders are used to gauge demand by many companies, its amazing that Google have not got it up yet, seems they have not learnt fully from the nexus 4 issues.
Lots of stock is great but a sudden release will cause havock with servers e.c.t also they should clamp down on outlets selling them much higher than googles rrp.
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Key word: MANUFACTURED. The Nexus 5 has not been announced by Google or LG. I know what pre-orders are. But how do you pre-order something that hasn't been announced? You pre-order things that a company tells you it is going to make, but it either hasn't yet made it or hasn't yet released it to the general public for sale. Everything we know about the Nexus 5 comes from third-party sources. Until Google or LG announce the phone, either in an official announcement or an indirect announcement by just placing it on sale, there is nothing to pre-order.

I'm away from my home in Australia for a while. Is there any way I could access the Australia Play Store to order the Nexus 5 when it launches? I've tried several VPN services but nothing works! Help!!

koolbrader said:
I'm away from my home in Australia for a while. Is there any way I could access the Australia Play Store to order the Nexus 5 when it launches? I've tried several VPN services but nothing works! Help!!
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According to Nexus 4 Wiki and a user in another thread here, the Nexus 4 was released in the Australian play store the same day as the US.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_4
Edit: oh, I misread your question. Looks like jcsww understood.

koolbrader said:
I'm away from my home in Australia for a while. Is there any way I could access the Australia Play Store to order the Nexus 5 when it launches? I've tried several VPN services but nothing works! Help!!
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Have you tried putting in your Australian SIM card? In a lot of cases, that determines which Play Store you get access to. If I access the Play Store from Canada on my T-Mobile phone that has a T-Mobile SIM in it, I still get the U.S. Play Store.

Nexus 5 Release Date (Trusted Source)

So here it is folks
I work at a T-Mobile store, and today our LG Product Specialist stopped by the store. The first thing I asked about was the Nexus 5 Launch date. LG said LG is NOT allowed to talk about it. After some smooth talking I got her to spill some beans
SPOILER ALERT
The Nexus 5 WILL NOT launch until after the LG G2 completes it's launch on November 9th. So expect it shortly there after

Skywalker.00 said:
So here it is folks
I work at a T-Mobile store, and today our LG Product Specialist stopped by the store. The first thing I asked about was the Nexus 5 Launch date. LG said LG is NOT allowed to talk about it. After some smooth talking I got her to spill some beans
SPOILER ALERT
The Nexus 5 WILL NOT launch until after the LG G2 completes it's launch on November 9th. So expect it shortly there after
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I'm thinking your trusted sourse is a relative of the EE representive :good:

Oh look. It's THIS thread again...
Since I like to contribute something with every post: what does
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The Nexus 5 WILL NOT launch until after the LG G2 completes it's launch on November 9th, but she would not give me a definitive launch date.
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mean? I guess what I'm trying to say is couldn't that mean it won't "launch" in T-Mobile stores until then? Meaning they won't carry until then? Couldn't it still launch on the Play store today, but then "launch" for T-Mobile stores on the 9th?
And sorry for my first line. I was simply trying to imply that this could maybe be posted inside one of the many other Nexus 5 release date threads instead of requiring an entirely new thread.

Skywalker.00 said:
So here it is folks
I work at a T-Mobile store, and today our LG Product Specialist stopped by the store. The first thing I asked about was the Nexus 5 Launch date. LG said LG is NOT allowed to talk about it. After some smooth talking I got her to spill some beans
SPOILER ALERT
The Nexus 5 WILL NOT launch until after the LG G2 completes it's launch on November 9th. So expect it shortly there after
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T-Mobile didn't get the Nexus 4 until a few weeks after the Play Store put it on sale. This could be the same thing.

Paddington said:
T-Mobile didn't get the Nexus 4 until a few weeks after the Play Store put it on sale. This could be the same thing.
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FALSE. I ordered my Nexus 4 from T-Mobile over the phone at midnight.
Edit: Ah, you're right... was a day after the PS. I just remember I didn't have to deal with the craziness of it.

Nitemare3219 said:
FALSE. I ordered my Nexus 4 from T-Mobile over the phone at midnight. I had an order before anyone did on the Play Store.
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Yep, you're right. I was wrong. It was released on T-Mobile the day after the Play Store.

Paddington said:
T-Mobile didn't get the Nexus 4 until a few weeks after the Play Store put it on sale. This could be the same thing.
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You are 100% wrong with this statement.

please provide link or I will not believe you...
btw.. ib4lock

Lamerlengo said:
I'm thinking your trusted sourse is a relative of the EE representive :good:
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EE? I'm sorry, sir. I don't follow.

bone$ said:
please provide link or I will not believe you...
btw.. ib4lock
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No link. I spoke with her personally. Sorry, sir

Skywalker.00 said:
EE? I'm sorry, sir. I don't follow.
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Some guy came on the 28th posting about how his friend worked at EE in the UK and how he was certain the device would be released the day. He wouldn't provide any proof, and he was rude to those who questioned him. He turned out to be completely full of crap like everyone suspected.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489422

Skywalker.00 said:
EE? I'm sorry, sir. I don't follow.
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I was joking about making a connection with that topic where we talked about a rumor from an EE representive

Paddington said:
Some guy came on the 28th posting about how his friend worked at EE in the UK and how he was certain the device would be released the day. He wouldn't provide any proof, and he was rude to those who questioned him. He turned out to be completely full of crap like everyone suspected.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489422
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Oh I see. Yea, no. We get product specialists in the store every month or so, Nokia, Samsung etc. Today LG just so happened to stop by and asked if we had any questions about the G2. I took that opportunity to ask about the Nexus 5. Her face go blood red lol... I'm guessing she can get in trouble for leaking any information which is why I haven't mentioned a name
If I had written proof or a link I would be more than happy to provide it, sir. I see now that this is a touchy subject

Skywalker.00 said:
Oh I see. Yea, no. We get product specialists in the store every month or so, Nokia, Samsung etc. Today LG just so happened to stop by and asked if we had any questions about the G2. I took that opportunity to ask about the Nexus 5. Her face go blood red lol... I'm guessing she can get in trouble for leaking any information which is why I haven't mentioned a name
If I had written proof or a link I would be more than happy to provide it, sir. I see now that this is a touchy subject
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i'mt trusting you but I really hope you're wrong, I want at least k4.4 today :laugh:

Skywalker.00 said:
So here it is folks
I work at a T-Mobile store, and today our LG Product Specialist stopped by the store. The first thing I asked about was the Nexus 5 Launch date. LG said LG is NOT allowed to talk about it. After some smooth talking I got her to spill some beans
SPOILER ALERT
The Nexus 5 WILL NOT launch until after the LG G2 completes it's launch on November 9th. So expect it shortly there after
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Wait, you smooth talked a chick and all you got was N5 release info?
PRIORITIES, MAN

Skywalker.00 said:
Oh I see. Yea, no. We get product specialists in the store every month or so, Nokia, Samsung etc. Today LG just so happened to stop by and asked if we had any questions about the G2. I took that opportunity to ask about the Nexus 5. Her face go blood red lol... I'm guessing she can get in trouble for leaking any information which is why I haven't mentioned a name
If I had written proof or a link I would be more than happy to provide it, sir. I see now that this is a touchy subject
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No worries. Just be prepared, since your info doesn't jive with what we're seeing elsewhere, to not take anything here personally when we say we don't believe she was correct.

But my body was ready....for today!!

harveydent said:
Wait, you smooth talked a chick and all you got was N5 release info?
PRIORITIES, MAN
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That's all I wanted Besides, I'm a married man!!!

I also spoke to my source and he confirmed the above. So if you guys would please log off from the internet today and also turn off your phone's for the next few hours I would really appreciate it.
In the meantime I'll just sit here casually hitting the F5 key while holding my wallet.
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