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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facetubespam:
Bought 2. ..................... might as well before they go out of stock again. Hopefully can make one into a car dock too.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tawfiqmp:
Does anyone know if this thing can be used with a TPU case on the phone?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryan stewart:
Wow. So far LG has proven to be a considerably better OEM for Nexus than Samsung. They had the bumpers available and now the dock while nothing ever showed up for the Galaxy Nexus and there still isnt jack all for the Nexus 10. Maybe Google should stick to the "new kids on the block" for the Nexii just to have someone who has something to gain in being a hardware partner.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facetubespam:
If it's anything like all the other Qi chargers out there, yes.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spacemanvt:
i would have gotten one but almost 70 bucks for a charger is retarded.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrevSo:
I ordered one! Looking forward to having it sit on my desk. In my opinion it looks really slick, and it'll be incredibly useful since I don't like having cords running all over the place.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaX05:
Convenience is never free.

Beamed via Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrbkkt1:
Especially when the wcp700 is 50 bucks. I guess Google Gouge is going on, the sell the phone for cheap and make money on $20 bumpers and $60 chargers.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fro5tie:
This looks better and is more practical (angled and magnetic) surely that justifies the slightly increased price over other qi chargers?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facetubespam:
And yet you still paid less for the phone and accessories total compared to buying any other phone off contract unlocked.

Save money yet still whine. Welcome to the human race.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Infinite76:
And I won't have to worry about a problem with the USB port

From the Mind of Minolta
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TECK:
Just ordered one. Soon I can use the orb as night clock and alarm.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FallN:
All said and done, LG is actually doing better than the previous Nexus manufacturers on accessories. People need to stop dogging LG and give them a chance.

Everyone thought the Orb was a unicorn or would take 6-7 months to come out like the Nexus 7 dock, myself included, but here goes LG surprising all of us! :D

Go LG! Go! Release a wireless car charging dock next! Go LG! Go! :D

(Mind you, I'm no LG lover. Before the Nexus 4 you couldn't have paid me to buy an LG phone. I'd heard bad stories about their support and didn't know enough about them as a smartphone manufacturer. But once I saw the Nexus 4... sh*t changed immediately! LOL!) :D

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrevSo:
That's why I went with the charging orb. I looked at some other Qi chargers, but either they're glass/slippery so the phone slides around easily (scratching the back of the phone), or they're angled and slippery so the phones slides off (potentially cracking the glass on the phone). I'd rather keep my $400 investment in good shape, as I foresee myself holding onto it for a couple years.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cor-master:
Looking at other qi chargers, sadly at $60, it's not a bad deal, seems to be a markup on qi chargers
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fro5tie:
Yep, its new technology, always a premium price
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nbell13:
They sold the pogo pin charger for the GNex
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] everett_psycho:
I think it will charge but I'm not sure the phone will grip to the magnets through the case, if the case I'd important I'd probably wait until there's some feedback

I'm surprised lg git this out so fast, makes sense though, while you have the nexus working for you cash in on the accessories as quick as you can
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facetubespam:
For anyone wanting it for cheaper AKA do not want to pay any taxes and shipping, you can buy it from PureMobile for $59.99

https://www.puremobile.com/lg-mobile-wcp400-wireless-charging-orb-nexus-4

I do not know anything about that 3rd party retailer, but if you want to save a few bucks, that's the way to go.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raiderep:
Ordered one from school right on my n4 ;)

Confirmation email came moments later and says less than a week to ship. Here's hoping it gets here that fast :)

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpjimmy:
I saw someone say that they won't get any until March. Not sure if that is still the case or not.

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Check your "my account" in the play store. Mine says that it should ship on 2.16
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raiderep:
Yepp mine says 17th but we'll see if that sticks or not. Just glad to have one on the way :p

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] otariq:
Any chance of a Chinese replica lol
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emama:
It will explode
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GrumpyZombie:
Does anyone know if the charger will hold a charge and work while not plugged in? I assume it would, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Thanks.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] canecbr600:
Seriously?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdatastic:
No, you'll need the charger to be plugged in.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GrumpyZombie:
Ah shoot, I was hoping this was my solution for school. Oh well. thanks for the reply
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SOLGarion:
Sounds like you need an external battery instead of a charger. Plenty of those. Don't know of any that are qi, buy plenty of wired/micro USB ones that will charge you up at school sans outlet.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrbkkt1:
yeah, and I also have a note 2 which I paid $700 for, and a note 10, along with the n4, and the wcp700.

The point is not about me not wanting to spend money, but the irritation in the fact that if you bought the phone, the bumper, then the charger, you would have paid shipping 3 times. Not being able to combine the shipping is a major irritant, because it's how we save money on these things.

having an n1, and not being able to buy the docks until after the phone was 3 months old was another example( I skipped).

hopefully google can improve the accessories market for their devices in the future.

I'll stick to my wcp 700, but I am happy to see everyone else enjoy the wireless chargingm
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Matt1408:
Seems like Google has changed the Canadian page to read:

"Nexus 4 Wireless Charger is not available in your country."

As well as removing the image that had the Nexus running the Battery Widget Reborn
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facetubespam:
LOL they changed the US one too:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dragooon123:
Now just need to find a way to place an order for me
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laba86:
It looks the same way in Germany now, and same text that it's not available in your country -.-
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryan stewart:
Yeah, for about 30 minutes and then they never came back in stock. Just the USB dock. And jack for the us model. And still nothing for the N10, not even the flip cover.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wvcadle:
No way I'm shelling out $60 for a wireless means of charging. I mean, it doesn't fix anything. Cord, phone, charge.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icecicle:
Mine hasn't been letting me buy it since yesterday,

Keep getting the same error and its really pissing me off
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thecircuitbox:
Bought mine as soon as the charger news hit the webs. Goodbye past hello future.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techno79:
Looks like this charger fixes to the phone using magnets. I'm using a TPU case so I'm not sure if it'll work with this. I really hope so because I'm not wanting to use this phone without the TPU case. On the plus side, having a TPU case works a lot better with the wireless charging pads as it stops it sliding around.

The wireless charger options do seem extremely limited but if the Galaxy S4 rumours about having built in wireless charging then I think this could seriously increase the types of wireless chargers that are on the market. Fingers crossed :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icecicle:
Man I've been trying to before the news even dropped and it keeps saying something went wrong I just want to be able to charge my phone without plugging it in is that too much to ask for ?!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dragooon123:
Ordered one from play store, hopefully it'll arrive soon.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ImSherlocked:
Mine still show as pre-ordered on play store account. But when I used contact us form, I got an auto-reply saying it should ship by 16th Feb.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icecicle:
I hate all of you and I hate Google I just to be able to order it :(
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpjimmy:
Same here. That date was under my account in the play store.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sumit999:
Guys I m a lot confused for the wireless charging option b/w t orb or a pad. Gonna use it @ my desk and @ home on my side table. I feel a pad will b more suitable for t bedside to charge overnight while t orb on t desk. Will b using t phone for calls while charging too. Totally confused ....drop in ur views to help me take a decision.:confused:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfoshizzle:
If want the actual nexus product get the orb not a pad, its what makes it a nexus

NEXUS 4 USER
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkShoko:
I want it but the price is such a turn off

70 bucks for charging my nexus 4?

oh wait now I understand why they dont fix the battery life problems.. they want us to buy all the chargers!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryan stewart:
A. all but the nameless Chinese models sold on ebay/amazon with a sketch warranty are the same or more and don't display the phone with magnets.

B. battery problems? My phone has an excellent battery. Its just a really powerful smartphone and you aren't going to get a week on a battery with it.

C. If you cant afford it don't get it, it still doesn't make it subversive.

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Im winning an auction for one of the LG pads and now I am really hoping I lose so I can put that money towards another pod.

Talk or not the pod is superior. It secures the phone with magnets, it cant be easily bumped off or vibrate off from a call. It has a rubberized base and without a risk of movement or bumping its less likely to scratch the back of the phone. Also, it displays the phone making the screen easier to glance at if you get a notification.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M0D3RNAFR0:
I'm surprised that the orb hadn't sold out yet.......
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NoL1m1tZ:
Just for the sake of rationalizing, Based off of this thread the orb only costs around 35 bucks disregarding shipping and tax. Sure you can get a cable and block for much cheaper than that, but if you use those prices this dock comes out to be much cheaper than most other qi chragers. Also consider that since it gets power from a micro USB you can use the cable for other things if you needed to, same with the power adapter. On most of the other qi chargers I have seen they do not use a micro USB for power instead using the wall wort to pole connector (the Vu being the exception that comes to mind).
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m3lover1:
My ups my choice account said its supposed to be at my door today. Lets see if its true when I get home from work today

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And what do you know...just checked my email again...its actually my brother's package...idiotic me was still have asleep when I read the email this morning. :shakeshead:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peter1856:
I think the price is a huge factor...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UberSlackr:
Anyone know if this will work through a Case, or will it need to be removed so it will connect to the Charging Orb?

I want one, but don't want to remove the case every time I need to charge...

(Possibly been asked already, but I've gone through 15+ pages already and saw nothing)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpjimmy:
;)

Because no one actually has the orb yet, we are all assuming it will based on the LG and Engergizer chargers that we use.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enviii:
It's not about whether it will charge, it's about whether or not the magnets will even hold the phone up through the case... You have to remember that without the magnets it will slide right off. So the question here is how strong are the magnets.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UberSlackr:
Kinda came to that conclusion too.. Just didn't know if anyone has used the Wireless Charging feature with a case on a different charging Pad/"Orb." Usually a company would send out Review Devices to select people, to get the word out and let people know more about the product.. but doesn't seem to be the case with Google. Just hate to order one of these at a $60+ price tag, and it not work through my case. Although its pretty slim (clear back)...

There also seems to be mixed messages about it having Magnets, or just using the Rubber Surface for Grip..

But I would assume it would require the Magnets to active DayDreams (Dock Screen).. but it could just be activated from the connection made via the wireless charging..

I guess I will just hold off on ordering, and wait for some reviews to come out.. Hopefully they will mention the effectiveness of the Orb when a Case is in use.

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Well couldnt the Rubber Surface help in holding it up? The back of my case is not "smooth" (slippery might be a better term)..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpjimmy:
There will be a plethora of reviews and takes on the orb when they come rolling in to us end users. If you can hold on that would be your best bet. I'll def let you all know if no one has reported yet.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UberSlackr:
Can definitely hold on.. Charging via USB works well enough..lol. Only with my luck, once I'm ready to order - it will be Sold Out.

Thank you for the offer to let me know how it works with a case.. It's much appreciated.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idividebyzero:
of course it works with a case, what do you think is between the charging plate and the charger? the phone case
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enhanced:
I fail to find your argument convincing at all.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thos25:
I would have gotten it if I didn't already have the LG charging mat. I'm not spending 70 on another charger though when I just got the mat last month.

In the future Google should try to get these accessories out a little sooner.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eollie:
I think many of you that are complaining about the price fail to realize google has to recoup the cost of "losing" money on the phone. I wont be buying one immediately but within the next six months yes. Im not hoping for a price drop just a paycheck increase (lol).
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cor-master:
Google really needs to find a way to provide free shipping, I was more than willing to pay for it on my Nexus 7, not thrilled with a $350 phone costing $390 after it was said and done, but now with the accessories, it seriously makes them less attractive. I understand they aren't a retail company and thus don't ship enough stuff to get a discount from ups or FedEx but still their are ways, like partnering with another retail company, or having a free shipping option that takes say a week instead of 2 days. Also almost any nexus product you gotta wait a while for it to ship anyway so I feel like I'm getting ripped on 2 day shipping. Sorry but in my book 2 day shipping mean I get my product 2 days after I ordered it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] americasteam:
I'm afraid everyone wanting to use a case with this charger will be sadly disappointed. Common sense tells me it won't hold to the base with the back covered.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rubik:
Panasonic chargepad

I just ordered this Qi charger from Panasonic

http://www.japantrendshop.com/panasonic-chargepad-wireless-mobile-charging-device-p-1216.html

In my opinion, it's the coolest qi charger around . It has a moving coil, so you can place it anywhere on the pad (search youtube for Panasonic Chargepad) . I also ordered their wireless mobile charger as an accessory.

Here are some demos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gIQCP7tivQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an7lWob6ZrE
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enhanced:
It all depends on the strength of the magnets which we don't know. I'd say it's less likely, but not to the level where common sense can help us.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Greefus:
I got that too. As soon as I saw the youtube videos I had to have it. It's actually kind of cheap considering how much it was when it came out a year or so ago. I like the robot function of it and you can just chuck stuff on to it in any direction. If you have multiple QI devices it does one, and then the next. The only thing I don't like is how it stops charging for good once the phone is charged. Ordered the orb just because of that. Someone in the other thread recommended getting one of those cheap intermatic a/c timer's so it turns on like an hour or so before you wake up. I might still prefer that Panasonic mat with the timer if the orb is all clumsy.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andy o:
I'm starting to think Qi is too smart for its own good. The phone should be able to apply a trickle when it's full, not the charger, just like regular USB chargers and even the Touchstone. The Touchstone just outputs 5v and doesn't care if there's a phone at the other end. Also other Qi chargers having trouble with certain phones probably wouldn't be an issue.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] everett_psycho:
I'm starting to think the magnets won't be strong enough, this might explain why Google are suddenly selling bumpers for the phone instead of cases, I'm holding off on the orb, I've git my maxell pad that works good enough for me, if the pads or orb fall in price I'll consider a second but I'm happy with the one
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryan stewart:
Suddenly? I think Google only sold a bumper, ever. And my logic would be that they don't want to cover up the pretty back. I doubt they designed everything around some magnets in a charger.

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Go buy another $350 unlocked phone then, I bet everyone else gives free shipping on all of the other $350 unlocked phones on the market.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] munkybeatz:
I'm really surprised that the Orb hasn't sold out yet. It seems that I'm always late on the ball when it comes to devices being available on the play store. I only found out that it was being sold this morning and I managed to snag one, Woot! The receipt says "shipping within a week". I've been waiting for this orb to be available. I like how it looks, hopefully it performs beautifully as well. I was very close to purchasing two of these, just because I want one at home and work. However; I just know that with my luck if I grabbed two then there would be some defect with this initial shipment. So, I'm helping everyone out by only getting one, and probably not being able to get a second one due to sell out. This really is how my luck works out. It'll be an awesome device if I only get this one. :silly:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techno79:
May be this is just in the US, but in UK when I placed my order for the N4, it was only about 43 hours from point of ordering to receiving the N4 in my hands which I thought was amazing. The website listed it with a 1 to 2 week dispatch delay so I was genuinely impressed. Having said that, I did purchase the N4 in the 3rd wave of stock. The delivery was a complete shambles for the phones in the 1st wave. I think the 2nd wave was a lot better than it should have been (because people from the 2nd wave were receiving phones before those who were still waiting in the 1st wave and thus those people from the 2nd wave should have been waiting longer). But the 3rd wave in the UK has been really sorted. The phone is still showing in stock and delivery times seem to be quite quick despite the websites 1 to 2 week dispatch indication.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milk242:
Just received shipping notice, ordered Feb 11th 11pm PST.

Can't wait!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] benlc:
Woop mine has just been shipped. I guess it'll get here by friday (us west coast)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simer03:
Mine just shipped as well! Can't wait!

Sent from my Google Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexicon:
Same here!

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaX05:
Yes... They're all shipping meaning its shipped 2nd day and tomorrow we'll be receiving it. :D

Beamed via Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chughes13x:
I received notifications from Google Play and UPS My Choice that it should be here tomorrow between 12 & 4!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpjimmy:
Me too! :D :highfive:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrevSo:
Mine shipped, too. Should be here tomorrow!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M0D3RNAFR0:
Mine Just Shipped!!! Can't Wait!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grubbster:
Y'all may want to check a little closer. According to my UPS tracking it is processed and "ready for pick up". It does give a delivery date of the 15th. This looks like the same crap they pulled when the phones were shipped. They print labels and we get tracking but they don't actually get into UPS hands for a few days. They seem to batch orders. My guess is that when UPS gets these packages they delivery times will be updated. I don't think anyone is going to see these until next week.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M0D3RNAFR0:
I didn't have this issue. The last time it took a few days to receive the tracking number, then about 12-24hrs for UPS to scan the numbers into their system that it arrived at their warehouse. that's normal procedure.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grubbster:
That's the thing, when it arrives for UPS to scan. It has been over 24 hours since I had a tracking number and UPS still does not have the package. I think the google facility holds the packages and gives them to UPS in a bundle. Probably saves them money.

Anyway, I am not concerned about when it gets to me. I am in no hurry. Just don't want people to have unreal expectations of when these are going to arrive.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpjimmy:
Understood. We're just excited to get the dang thing finally lol.

I mean I ship stuff UPS all the time and when I create the labels for my packs, and you are correct, the labels are created and await shipment, but the shipment won't be confirmed until UPS scans them in. But that should be this AM, where I got the My Choice email at around 12am CST and got the Play email soon afterwards 4 hours later.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SupaDupaFly24:
Got my shipping notification this morning! Can't wait until it arrives!!