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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] otacon888:
http://blog.clove.co.uk/2011/11/15/samsung-galaxy-nexus-availability-update/

In the world of smartphones, a device release date is not truly confirmed until stock actually begins shipping. This considered, we try to ensure that the information we provide is as accurate as possible by relaying the messages that we receive from manufacturers. This update regarding the availability of the Galaxy Nexus has come directly from Samsung, as have our previous updates and estimated arrival dates.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is still set to begin its launch on the 17th November. However, our first stock here at Clove is now expected on Wednesday 23rd November. This will be part of the first batch of SIM-FREE stock that is available in the UK. We cannot confirm at this stage whether or not other SIM-free retailers will receive their stock on the 23rd or at a later date.

The estimated arrival date of the 23rd November is still of course subject to change. We will keep you updated with any further changes to the situation regarding the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and do our best to ship all orders at the earliest possible opportunity.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] liorra3:
yep, K ok 23th is the new date for now....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmace:
Sold my Optimus 3D this morning, I'm now without a phone until mine arrives from Gum Mobile, not happy about these delays, especially after what I went through with the O3D waiting nearly 2 months after continuous date changes!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
This was quite expected. It's been obvious for a while that Samsung has pushed back the unlocked phone availability due to partnerships with carriers. But it is great to see it confirmed by Clove.

I recently canceled my pre-order at Amazon and ordered it from Clove instead and I do not regret it. Their customer support has been impressive and they've been up-front and honest about everything.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmbillings:
I just got off a livechat with a Phones4U rep, she said that my order is "awaiting stock" but they still expect it to be this week...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dajmeister:
Apparently three are still expecting stock instore on the 18th

https://twitter.com/#!/ThreeUK/status/136423082452713472

@michaeljjava Stores are still expecting stock on the 18th at the mo...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qwerp_:
just got a email from clove about my order that basically state the same as their blog.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tung_meister:
For f**ks sake this is really annoying me now, I need a new phone I'm sick of my having to bodge wires into the back of my HD2 to get it to charge and its cracked digitizer. After the announcement I was just about willing to wait for the 10th of November or so (early release rumors) the 17th was even more annoying and now it's looking to be the 23rd I just don't know what to do. My problem is as the weeks pass we get closer to Q1 2012 when I'm sure there will be some really awesome ICS offerings from HTC That'll probably wipe the floor the whe Galaxy Nexus, I'm thinking I might just send my HD2 off for repair and wait to see what's on offer in afew months time :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @home:
My order with Clove is looking @ 23rd November now. Bugger
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] majikdragoon:
Just got off the phone with Phones4U. They are now saying that there's a delay but that they expect to get stock in on Thursday and for "some" handsets to be shipped out to customers on Friday.

So delivery at the earliest on Saturday morning? Or Monday?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Niksko:
Clove have just updated to the 23rd, and Handtec have just issued another update, stating that Samsung distribution is telling them the 21st, even though the non-sim-free stock is launching on the 17th.

So it would seem that the carriers are getting first dibs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigf00t:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was hoping they'd be shipping tomorrow for delivery on thursday.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
We are all frustrated. We would need some sort of media to voice our concerns to Google if we really would want to be heard - and that Google might be able to learn from it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mhbr12742:
Totally Agree. I'm getting fed up

But I am still waiting, as it is a Google Phone and it will get fast updates, but I must admit Sense 4.0 is intriguing me a little :)

Its definately not because its SamSung that is keeping me that's for sure.

Why they could just not be upfront and told us they had sold it to the highest bidder. It's always the little guys that pay full price that gets left in the dark
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmace:
update from Gum Mobile

News on Galaxy Nexus* It seems many dates are flying around at the moment and we would like to just confirm for now it is just rumours, however there may be a small delay. We are currently awaiting for Samsung to make a comment on the rumours and make an official announcement (internally). As soon as this happens we will update customer immediately. We apologise for any confusion caused by news articles and Samsung being unclear but we will get answers soon and we are working hard to resolve any uncertainty to our customers. Thank you for your patience.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nick w:
Get a grip people. A couple of days delay isnt the end of the world

It will get released as soon as possible.

There are wars going on, people starving to death and your all *****ing about a 24 hour/48 hour or a 72 hour delay.

I want this phone as much as some of you but im not going on every GN thread crying about it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skanj:
Just got a courtesy call from 3 to confirm delay,he said it will definitely ship on Monday. Good things come to those who wait guys.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Spinstorm:
O2 have also delayed the Galaxy Nexus until next week unfortunately.

http://gazedice.com/2011/11/15/o2-delay-galaxy-nexus-release-until-week-of-21st-november/

So it seems that if you want a Nexus this week then you will have to get it through phones4u and most probably on a contract that no one wanted because we all wanted it SIM free!

My lack of patience makes me consider buying one on contract through phones4u but it just seems stupid for the sake of a few days - for all we know every store will have it in stock on Monday which would only mean the delay is because it's a weekend and there are no deliveries.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nick w:
FROM PHONES4U.

I can confirm that the only store that will have stock of the Galaxy Nexus on Thursday will be our Oxford Street Store. All other stores should be getting stock of the handset from Friday onwards.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Spinstorm:
This confirms what I just said - the deliveries are messed up and the phone being released right before the weekend is the main problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ref1ux:
Samsung's distrubution = a pile of smelly bumjuice

No wonder Apple sell so many iPhones, they don't actively prevent people from buying the damn things
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mhbr12742:
Its not a case of crying about it. Its the princible of the thing

Time and time again we are told one thing from a big manufacture that is a blatent lie. Yes I understand dates slip, but they know months in advance how levels are going and stuff

I am not in to the lying game. Why can they not just be upfront with us. :(

If I hgad an email for Google I would send one now. I hope they get bad press for this F up, thaty is the only way they will learn. Anyone want to tweet their displeasure at Google?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ref1ux:
Yeah just had an email from them saying the phone has probably been delayed until the 23rd :( But they're still hoping to get it out earlier.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmace:
do you have a phone right now?

I don't, I sold mine this morning in preparation for the GN. And we aren't talking a 72 hour delay (Sunday), it's looking like a 144+ hour delay (Weds or later), to go without a phone in this day and age is quite some time. Mine's used to automatically tweet my wife when I've arrived at work (after being knocked down a few times on my bike), I get texts from my sons school, it's the emergency contact number for my kids and my wife. 6+ days it quite a long time to some people.

And this is how it began with the 2 month delay I had for the Optimus 3D too, first it was a few days, then a few more, then weeks and then months!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Spinstorm:
Gummobile have confirmed delay until 23rd which is unfortunate as I ordered one from them!

UPDATED below with new information

http://gazedice.com/2011/11/15/o2-delay-galaxy-nexus-release-until-week-of-21st-november/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Outcome of disscusion with phones4u customer service (pay monthly contract):

Jenny W says:

I am sorry about the delay with the stock, there has been a further update that states all orders for the Nexus will be delivered pre 9am on the 18th November, again I am really sorry about the delay.

All good things comes to those who wait. Just have patience and you will get your phones soon enough :)

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmbillings:
Dammit, I have to come to work earlier on Friday. Wonder if they will let me have it delivered to work... :|
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fred23:
Whilst a delay is a bit disappointing, it's really not worth all the whining that's going on. Some of you are starting to sound like you should be in the queue outside the Apple store with all the bleating iSheep.

I'm off on holiday next week. My delayed pre-ordered phone may indeed arrive whilst I'm away. I'm still going to make sure I enjoy my holiday.

If your phone is that essential, then perhaps you should have waited until you had a replacement in your hands before selling it - especially if you had the same experience with the Optimus 3D. Just a thought.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CamoGeko:
Ask them to deliver it on sat?

Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA lightspeed telepathy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nick w:
Im sorry. But selling your phone in preparation to buy the next leading phone for Android and you didn't expect delays

Crazy....

Im sorry but you deserve to have to wait having already sold your phone with all the news feeds feeding uncertainty into the release of the phone you were still happy to sell yours.......
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ref1ux:
It's frustrating mainly because we've been messed about by a company quoting a release date that they haven't stuck to. They said it would be available on the 17th, failing to qualify that this was only for selected carriers on contract. There is a lot of anticipation with this phone and Samsung should have been much clearer when and where it would be available.

Apple managed it perfectly with the iPhone 4S - at the presentation, they announced where and when it would be available for how much... and they stuck to it. Samsung have a fair bit to learn IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WhiteHartMart:
Phones4u just called me to.confirm the same thing.

Pre 9 on Friday suits me anyway as now the wife won't be told not to leave the house on Thursday :-p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Faz20:
Any news on Vodafone pricing yet? I'm due for an upgrade with them and can't wait to the get my hands on this phone. They said they were gonna call me back 2 weeks ago but nothing yet, not had time to phone them up myself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bilhouse:
Wow. This is probably the most poorly communicated mobile phone launch I have ever experienced. So many rumours flying about and no real concrete information coming from either Google or Samsung.

Just 24 hours ago it seemed dead certain that all Phones 4 U stores along with 3 and O2 will be stocking the phone on the 17th. Now 3 and O2 have delayed and only the Oxford Street branch of P4U will have any in stock on Samsung's 'confirmed UK launch day'.

I wouldn't mind ordering from P4U online for delivery on Friday but I only want the phone on PAYG/SIM-Free or the O2 24 month 50 minute contract for £16.50 which they don't seem to offer.

Oh well its only a week.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Your best bet is to go through the phones4u website, select the upgrade option and select vodafone as your carrier. They will call you back and can sort out your upgrade and give a good deal. You wont lose your number and you may even get a phone on friday if they still have stock.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] majikdragoon:
Courtesy call from Phones4U and a promise to ship Thursday and deliver Friday before 9am.

We'll see I guess, but it could be worse.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigf00t:
When did you guys order?

Bit worried that I haven't had a call yet :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmbillings:
I ordered last friday night. I've *not* had a call to say it's delayed yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WhiteHartMart:
Ordered mine on Sunday. Maybe they're working in reverse order :-p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmbillings:
Sunday just gone? In that case I'm confident mine will arive on Thursday - i've not received the call because I was a bit quicker and they have a magic one just for me.

:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Evostance:
Just got off the phone with Phones4U

The lowest O2 contract is £47pm/18month for the 02 600 with 500MB data, or its £42pm /24month for the 02 600 with 500MB data.

What are the deals everyone else has? I've got a 40% 02 Subscription Discount on my contract and Unlimited Data and Wifi Bolt-On @ £5.11 a month.

Don't really want to loose them so will have to see what O2 say on Thursday :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigf00t:
I ordered mine Thursday 3rd November! Orange upgrade. You reckon those of us who ordered earlier are still having their orders shipped tomorrow?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmbillings:
No idea- it seems some folk have had a call saying it's delayed, and some haven't. My post above yours was somewhat tongue-in-cheek, I imagine they have quite a few people to call... (at least I assume they do. Outside of geekdom, no one has heard of the device, so I wonder how many pre-orders they have...)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @home:
I think it's unfair that the 'contract' suppliers should get it first.

I ordered sim free & should be getting mine at the same time. I have the cash to buy now, not over a 18\24 month, so I should be able to do so.

Crazy
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigf00t:
I just got off the Phones4u Live Chat thing.

-Earliest deliveries are for the 18th

-Seemed to say my order being an upgrade meant they didn't know if it would be included in that first batch but when I queried this they then also said

-First come first serve basis- earliest orders will be given priority, however

-Can't tell me any specifics for my order because they don't know how many they will be getting in that first batch.

Make of that what you will...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] her0n:
The gazedice link has no source so i'm honestly inclined to think those are just rumours. I've been searching and can't find any other mention about the supposed o2 delay to Monday.

I'll be at the o2 shop on Thurs morning to get my upgrade *fingers crossed*
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bilhouse:
Yeah I also saw that no source had been mentioned which is strange.

So does that mean its still technically on for O2 on Thursday/Friday?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] majikdragoon:
I ordered on the 1st. Credit check and confirmation email came back same day.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigf00t:
So yours was a new contract (not an upgrade) on o2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] her0n:
As far as o2 are concerned, and have hinted at with their Google+ page (again, sorry, can't link it yet), they're looking at a Thursday launch.

Very pleased to be working in a city centre and with flexible working hours!

Hoping to walk out with the phone for free, my contract is the old Online 45 :)

EDIT: This is only from what i've gathered online, I am not an o2 employee
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] majikdragoon:
New contract with Orange. It was the only network available at the time and I;ve been with them before and had no complaints. I'm moving from O2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sinbad_NI:
For anyone waiting on UK vodafone releasing details. Just got 'still no further info' from their official twitter ukdeal address.

Come on vodafone, any chance!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackout19:
I'm getting mine from phones4you as an upgrade on my Orange contract. I was told, and asked them to confirm, which she apparently did with her manager, that it will be with me on the 17th, shipping on the 16th.

I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HooloovooUK:
Same deal with T-Mobile.

There are new contract prices on some websites, but no upgrade offers anywhere.

T-Mobile just keep telling me "no further info". They did once say on their Facebook page that it "doesn't look like we'll be stocking the Galaxy Nexus" but after that they soon went back to the "no further info" line.

So annoying.

I've been ready to upgrade for about three months now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matcarroll:
I upgraded my existing O2 contract through phones4u on last Wednesday and haven't had a phone call to say its not happening so fingers crossed for Thursday delivery. At the pub with my mates on Friday, one has iPhone 4s and other galaxy s2 so want phone to show off! Why do you think it's delayed, lots of talk of an upgraded battery to 1850 from 1750?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmbillings:
The Galaxy Nexus page on the Phones4U website now says "order today for delivery on the 18th".

A couple of hours ago, it still said 17th.

---------- Post added at 08:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:53 PM ----------

This was me. It's why I'm getting one on Orange- because I can. I got bored of them waiting to announce anything. If more people do this, hopefully networks will realise getting new, in-demand handsets at launch is important if they want to hold on to customers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] redmongoose:
Just cancelled my wife t mobile account.

When asked what the reason was I stated because she only wants a Galaxy Nexus and they said "fair enough - we can argue with that as we will not be offering the Galaxy Nexus".

Oh well looks like I will get a new account from buymobilephones on t mobile :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HooloovooUK:
I think that's what I'm going to do as well. Plus £30 cash back from topcashback.

But I will have to port my number away from T-Mobile first.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Carson1912:
I noticed that as well.

I was on the phone to P4U today as I upgraded through them and asked the guy if I would get on for launch. He said they don't have the stock in yet but they were hopeful it would arrive tomorrow for despatch on Thursday.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JamesC1982:
Just been to the O2 shop in Leeds White Rose Centre. One guy thought it was coming Thursday but the other two staff said no, next week. So I'm still none the wiser. He was able to give me some prices, however.

Unlike those which were posted on here by somebody, I was told that none of the 12 month deals would get you a free handset. The lowest price was £75 up front. On an 18 month deal, the lowest deal with a free handset was quoted as the 1200 mins one, for £42 but of course you then need to add your 1gb data bolt on.

Unfortunately I still don't know what to believe, as there seem to be conflicting reports left right and centre!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmbillings:
Ok, so I did get a call. Very polite voicemail on the home phone saying I should get it before 9 on Friday...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] The Gingerbread Man:
Same as I was told, will be calling them tomorrow am and will let you guys know the outcome of the call. Really hoping its going to arrive on 17th as I got the day off work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Faz20:
Have any decent deals been made for the Nexus on Contract for all you hagglers out there? I'm due for an upgrade with Vodafone (they've not really said anything about the phone which is annoying!) however I really want to cut back how much I'm paying each month. Does £25-£30 a month for the Nexus seem realistic? Or am I just pushing a bit too far lol. What are some good contract deals you guys have managed to snap up?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] treble4:
it states now on p4u delivery on the 18th and also in the spec it has a fm radio good old p4u the worst company on the british high street bar none ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CamoGeko:
£25-30? bwhahaha, damn that's some excellent expectation. The only way that's feasible is if you have been with the same network for over 15 years.

Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA lightspeed telepathy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Faz20:
Would 10 years do? Haha. I've always had at least two contracts with Voda for god knows how long so I'm hoping they'll be kind. If not I do have a friend that works at O2 so maybe he could sort something out for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
Im in my upgrade period on Vodafone too but I really dont like any of their plans and the internet bundles suck. I ended up going with Orange on *THIS* plan which give you the handset for free on a £36/month plan. 600 minutes, unlimited texts, 1GB data, free btopenzone, unlimited emails and 2 free swapables/month. You can also get a £31/month plan but the handset will cost £59 and you get a bit less for your money. I figured £36/month was a good price for a new plan and a free handset.

Also if you go through TopCashBack you can get £46 cash back just for clicking through them.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] her0n:
You need to talk to your friend about o2 friends & family if you're not already on it...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Evostance:
[UK] Galaxy Nexus Contract Deals

What did you end up ordering?

I'm struggling to find a deal at the moment.

Back in 2008, I managed to get the X1 for free on a £75pm 18m contract, however I got this knocked down to £36pm.

That came with the Unlimited Data and Wifi Bolt-on for £5.11 included in the price.

Since then I had the X10 (which I sold for a DHD) but I still managed to continue to take my 40% discount and the Unlimited Data Bolt-On

I'm going to see if they will continue this, even if I do pay X amount for the phone. The best deal P4U could offer me as an upgrade on O2 was:

O2 - 18M @ £47pm

600 Minutes

1000 Texts

500Mb Data

Free Handset

O2 - 24M @ £42pm

600 Minutes

1000 Texts

500Mb Data

Free Handset
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cymru:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoBpid2yV7e6dG9RWUVBaFV2azRMLUpNOHdXR1oyVlE#gid=1

See contracts tab at the bottom, there are one or two deals on there
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt2053:
Unlocked-Mobiles.com still lists "Expected Date: 17/11/2011" on their site. My fingers are crossed, as I ordered from them!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] VoicesX:
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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
I moved your thread into the UK Prices and Discussion thread as your question is already being discussed in here and there is no need for a new thread.

Mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dave83uk:
I've ordered through buymobilephones.com

T-Mobile 24 months

600 mins

500 text

Unlimited Web and email

500MB limit on streaming and downloads

£79.99 upfront

£25pm

With £30 cash back from topcashback
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
Quick question. When I buy a phone with a PAYG contract/plan, it will have a sim lock, right? Now I somewhere read that phone will be locked by the first sim you stick in it.

If this is true, will I be able to buy a PAYG GNexus and use it with a Dutch sim?

If not what are the chances that the Gnexus can be unlocked?

Thx
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] noobdeagle:
its not locked based on first sim there would be PAYG stock for certain carriers that are already locked.

if you need to unlock any way just wait another week and buy a sim free model instead just to be safe ....unless your one of those impatient types :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mskip:
The customers services rep from phones4u told me on the phone that there is a certain amount of locked stock and a certain amount of unlocked stock and if you go into the shop you should be able to ask for an unlocked phone so you can use it abroad. You need to tell them that you need a sim free model (they DO stock and sell them) because PAYG phones can be locked by the network if you dont use their sim card.

Mark.