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[Nexus 4 General] kerilynn:
Yeah - I pretty much said either make it to where I can get one or cancel my account, so that might have had something to do with it... then ordered via Google Play.

It doesn't necessarily have to be in stock at that store, the store can at least order stock. This really isn't the first time I've butted heads with TMobile... I'll be dropping them as soon as I can.
[Nexus 4 General] saldebot:
T-mobile is full of sh*t after calling for 2 weeks now they tell me that they did not and will not carry the N4 thru customer loyalty. Only in stores and thru Google play, the rep said she went to play store and that they had the 8gb in stock. Got of the phone and the only one in stock for 5-6 shipping is the 16gb.
[Nexus 4 General] allenhpark:
Ordered a Nexus 4 from T-Mobile last week on the 27th, when they purportedly had it in stock. I've been backordered since then, even though every time I've called them about it they said "It should ship by the end of the day".

Someone from reddit stated that when they called them, they said to call back this week, as they'd get stock sometime this week. Hopefully that's true for existing orders, as I'd really like my phone by the end of this week and finally be rid of Verizon. It's a bit ridiculous that I ordered a case on Friday, and it's being delivered before my phone even ships.
[Nexus 4 General] drew33:
I'm in the same boat. ordered on the 27th and haven't even seen a change in status, just "being processed". i called last week and again today. today, they told me they have no idea when they will receive a new stock to ship out. it's frustrating that we were able to complete our orders last week when the t-mo site said they have them in stock, and now there is literally no time frame. and the site says out of stock, giving me the impression i was only able to order while they had them and i would definitely have it by now. i asked about canceling the order and was told last week i could not. but today they said i could cancel since they have no idea when they will be able to ship. i made sure they added that to my orders notes. i decided to wait a few more days before cancelling. i'm just hoping by friday it will arrive.
[Nexus 4 General] allenhpark:
A couple hours after I posted that, they finally sent me a "We have received your order" e-mail, and upon checking my order status, while it still says "Backordered", it DOES give an estimated delivery time of 12/04, which likely means it's shipping tonight and hasn't been updated to reflect that.

For what it's worth, I'm a new customer, which might mean I'm getting priority, unfortunately.
[Nexus 4 General] XxSilent22xX:
Just received a phone call from T-Mobile about my replacement and as of today they are still out of stock.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] ky0nkyon:
The TMo I'm the San Fernando valley in Los Angeles told me they will probably never carry the phone. I guess it's really sold out die to shortages.

My life for Aiur
[Nexus 4 General] allenhpark:
The T-Mobile brick and mortars in San Diego said that they wouldn't get a new shipment of N4's til mid December when I called them last week.

So after that update yesterday I still haven't received a shipping email or any charges to my card or anything, even though they expected to deliver it today. I'm pretty sick of them constantly raising my hopes, only for them to be dashed again. I'm still hoping they just haven't updated it and it's going to be delivered today, but that's just a desperate unreality at this point.
[Nexus 4 General] allenhpark:
They finally charged my card, but didn't alter the status of my order, so for clarification I called them again. They gave even less info than the last few times I called them, and basically said "I have no freakin clue, but check in the next 24 hours". I've given up on getting it today; now I'm just hoping I can have it before the weekend.
[Nexus 4 General] goncalorob:
Just to confirm I am getting the 3g to hspa bounces. Just glad to have something better than airfire mobile where their only network speed was 2g crap. Basically rendering my phone useless when not on a WiFi
[Nexus 4 General] Gaige23:
Ordered my Nexus 4 as part of a new service 2 year contract on the 27th at 1:47pm mountain time. Received the initial email but never got charged and my order status on their site was instantly backordered with a delivery date of 12/3. That came of went without any change but today, about an hour ago I was checking my order status like I do multiple times a day only to be let down to see that my Nexus 4 actually shipped. So I'm pretty sure I'll have it tomorrow. Awesome!
[Nexus 4 General] allenhpark:
Yep, I checked my order half an hour ago and it shipped. I should be getting it tomorrow too.
[Nexus 4 General] terracode:
I ordered m Nexus 4 from T-Mobile when I was frustrated that my order with Google didn't go through, but with persistence, I was able to get an order in for 2 -3 week delivery. I called T-Mobile and talked to a couple of reps on 11/27 and 11/28 and they said that they couldn't find any information or any trace of my order. Today, 12/4, my creadit card was charged, but there was no info on the website just that it now shows a Nexus 4 and a new line, but no order info. After I alled T-Mobile and talked to a really nice girl that knew what she was talking about... she found my tracking number. Now is the hard part... should I return it and wait for my Google-Play Nexus 4 or keep it and lose my current grandfathered in T-Mobile unlimited internet plan. They said my number on my no-contract plan cannot be transferred to a contract plan so that would be an issue also. Not really sure of the game plan.
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Tmobile.com has the phone back online for upgrade.
[Nexus 4 General] thetinguy:
yea for $400 WITH a 2 year contract.
[Nexus 4 General] XxSilent22xX:
Thank you! I was able to order my replacement phone and i should be receiving shipping information soon.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] omgpop:
So, I upgraded my contract about two weeks ago in-store and the price with an upgrade was $200.

They didn't have any phones in stock so they put me on a waitlist and told me that I would pay the subsidized price...

but I see that its $400 online now.. will I still be paying $200 or $400?
[Nexus 4 General] blim8183:
I just called T-Mobile at 1-877-353-3614 and was able to upgrade my phone to the Nexus 4.

It sounds like they have them in stock, I chose overnight shipping and should have the phone tomorrow. I think the pricing on their website is wrong. My total came to $264.54 after taxes and shipping and some other random b.s. fees.
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Upgrade price is 200.00. Off contract price is 400.00.
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Tmobile is faster than the Play Store. Ordered today as an upgrade and will have the phone Friday.
[Nexus 4 General] masterofmayhem:
I ordered today too as an upgrade, but mine isn't expected to bee delivered until the 13th
[Nexus 4 General] blkbltwrestler:
Its a typo should be fixed soon

http://www.tmonews.com/2012/12/the-...mobile-com-for-399-with-a-two-year-agreement/
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Check your order status. I ordered today 12/5 and my order said expected delivery was 12/13. I checked online and my order is listed as ship with ups tracking number. Expected delivery 12/7. I picked the cheapest delivery at 6.99.
[Nexus 4 General] blim8183:
The upgrade order that I placed yesterday over the phone with overnight shipping is out for delivery according to UPS!
[Nexus 4 General] v3rk:
just ordered two nexus 4's for my wife and i last night and i thought i wouldn't get them until tomorrow. but lo and behold, they're out for delivery this morning! they shipped from california, so thank God for the time zone difference!!!

another interesting thing is they're listed in my shipping email from tmobile as "LG E960 GOOGLE NEXUS 4 4G BLACK KIT"

why the 4g? when i ordered the rep said they were getting ready to roll out their lte network in the next couple months and that it would be compatible. does he actually know or was he talking out of you know where?
[Nexus 4 General] XxSilent22xX:
I ordered my replacement yesterday and it still shows as order processed ready for ups with the yellow banner :( .

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] blim8183:
I just received mine, less than 24 hours after I ordered it!
[Nexus 4 General] lbingham:
16GB N4 from T-mobile

I just grabbed one from the local retail store and I happened to get a 16GB version. I was under the impression it was going to be 8GB? Obviously, I'm stoked. Anybody know anything about this?
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Tmobile is only carrying the 16GB version.
[Nexus 4 General] galaxys:
Why were you under that impression? They have been 16gb from the get go...
[Nexus 4 General] lbingham:
I have no idea why I thought that, but I was sure I was buying an 8GB today. I'm even happier with this phone now. Gonna go home and root the little bastard now. :)
[Nexus 4 General] Locksmith81:
Next day air...Getting my warranty replacement tomorrow from T-Mobile... And I'm past my 14 day window. Persistence and diligence.... Also good to have people skills... Plus lifetime warranty in all my devices.... No gripe here from T-Mobile! They're awesome! Great service and data speeds... With no cap or throttle!

#winning
[Nexus 4 General] galaxys:
I can't agree more! :cool:
[Nexus 4 General] swaser18t:
I have a galaxy 3 on T-mobile that I sold ,and bought a nexus 4 off of craigslist. Does anyone know if my insurance would transfer over now that T-mobile sells this phone. Also can you do an insurance claim on a phone that was dropped? The bezel was pushed in and dented.
[Nexus 4 General] ky0nkyon:
Just ordered one. Good riddance, sprint!

My life for Aiur
[Nexus 4 General] zim2dive:
Is anyone on the Value plan with the 2GB "data plus" option? (vs. the Unlimited 4G data)... is the 1st 2GB of data still at "4G" speeds?

Considering dropping from our Family Classic ($120.mo) plan to the 1000-minutes with 2GB data ($40 per line) and save $40.. would recoup my N4 costs in 10 months :) (wife is still happy with her Sensation4G for now)

thanks!
[Nexus 4 General] gonintendo:
I am and it is.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] v3rk:
Right on, man. I ditched sprint and now i have better service and pay almost $80 less a month for my wife and i. Couldn't be happier. Not to mention we got the best phones on the planet
[Nexus 4 General] Faux Carnival:
What is the stock status of Nexus 4 at T-Mobile retail stores? Can I find one in the LA area?
[Nexus 4 General] ky0nkyon:
Went to several stores around la. Called several. Most said they'll most likely not carry them here and most haven't ever seen it. Best bet is getting it online at TMo site. It was free overnight shipping and hopefully still is for you. I'm getting mine tomorrow.

My life for Aiur
[Nexus 4 General] ralfjai:
my sister and i both use T mobile 4g network to run speedtest(at same area), result is, her galaxy s 3 has less ping and faster speed(30-40ping 25m dl , 7mb upload) than my nexuse 4(over 1k ping , 17mb dl, 1.7mbupload)

Anyone have same kind of issue?
[Nexus 4 General] mailistman:
ping number increases as your speedtest server farther from where you at. signal strength will definitely affect DL / UL, i.e you have 4 bars and she get full 5 bars.
[Nexus 4 General] ralfjai:
but both phone are tested at the same place , i mean in my bedroom, so it should be the same
[Nexus 4 General] ibarra21:
Question, since I'm getting confused on what to do:

I was thinking of just buying the N4 on the Play store since it's WAY cheaper than the one on tmobile. Thing is, I'm on a family plan, and my contract doesn't end till February 2013.

1.) If I buy the phone on the Play store, put my current sim card on the N4, it would still work right? Just with no 3G/4G plan? I only have a flip phone cause I just went for the free one.

2.) If I got the phone, and my current sim works without the data plan, do I still have to wait till February 2013 to tell tmobile to add a data plan on my number?

I just don't want to get a prepaid plan cause I need to tell other people that I have a new number, and that'll take a while.
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
If you get the phone you'll need a micro Sim card for it. You can add data to your plan at anytime but you are close enough to move to a family value plan check the OP for prices

Sent from my BAKED N7
[Nexus 4 General] itznfb:
I usually use Cisco GIST and run 10 tests and take the average. You guys are lucky to get such good speeds. So far my best on N4 with T-Mobile has been 2.2 Mbps.

I'm not a fan of Speedtest.net because it tests a sustained large file download. Which is an unrealistic representation of daily usage. It's going to result in much higher results than what you experience browsing the web.
[Nexus 4 General] mrbkkt1:
Swap Sims and check again to be accurate.
[Nexus 4 General] stud_muffler:
In the Speedtest app settings make sure both phones connect to the same server.

Different servers will deliver different results.

In most cases your top download speed is as good as the source can output.

:cool:
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Well the Nexus 4 is sold out through T-mobile again.
[Nexus 4 General] v3rk:
Anybody have thoughts on why the nexus 4 is listed as "LG E960 GOOGLE NEXUS 4 4G BLACK" on T-Mobile receipts and even on the box itself? I found that interesting.
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Gives me the impression there is another color option beside the black version. Maybe we will see a white version.
[Nexus 4 General] v3rk:
I was more perplexed by the 4g labeling
[Nexus 4 General] TR88:
T-Mobile has been calling all their HSPA+ devices 4G.
[Nexus 4 General] IshTheG:
I'm currently using the $5.99 unlimited t-zones plan.. HSPA+ is working great
[Nexus 4 General] ky0nkyon:
I love this phone!!
[Nexus 4 General] twolfekc:
Holy mother of god
[Nexus 4 General] kazuki1:
Just got my N4 a few moments ago, took 4 days for it to come to my house:D not a bad wait time. The whole thing has a plasticy fishy smell like it just got out the factory or something. I get the buzzing sound in the earpiece. The screen is warm, but I'm loving(and appreciating) the warmth. Im coming from a g2. Can't wait to get a case and screen protectors so I can really use it. I'm horrible with phones, I drop em a fair amount, so my g2 has certainly proven to be a tank over the past few years, Never been broken:)
[Nexus 4 General] Mich1248:
I'm getting around 8mbps down 1 mbps up with 2 bars hspa on my n4..I'm getting 4mbps down and 23mbps up with 4 bars LTE on my s3
[Nexus 4 General] shane.smith25:
I have searched the forums and did quite a bit of google search but i haven't found a clear answer whether t-mobile supports wifi calling on nexus 4 or not. I see some posts saying you have to do the SIP settings through 'internet call' option in Nexus 4. But there are no SIP settings available to configure! Can someone confirm if this feature is available or not? Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
The Nexus 4 does not support WiFi calling.
[Nexus 4 General] Robert_W:
Does not support the T-Mobile wifi calling. Use the alternative apps available if you want voip
[Nexus 4 General] franky1029:
Go to the dialer>settings>internet calling (at the bottom)
[Nexus 4 General] trees247:
I picked up my N4 from a tmobile store and this phone is nice...coming from a G2
[Nexus 4 General] lazer155:
Is it still possible to sign up for the t-zone plan? I didn't know about it up until now after having signed up for the $30 100 min talk, unlimited text, 5gb of 4g pre-paid plan. I am wondering if anyone who has it finds they have less coverage than they would if they had a voice plan to go with it because I thought t-mobile's data coverage was a little smaller than their voice coverage area. So if you were getting calls and texts through your data connection, you might have less coverage. Is that the case?
[Nexus 4 General] Rod3:
T-Zones is no longer available, it can only be grandfathered in.
[Nexus 4 General] shane.smith25:
Ah okay. Any suggestions which VoIP app is good. I know of sipdroid bit it asks for Google voice password..
[Nexus 4 General] racing_md:
I am currently using groove IP. So far it has provided good quality calls over WiFi. I too am coming from a G2 and miss my WiFi calling. The only downside is not being able to get SMS as well but I can live with that.

Most apps, including groove ip, require a Google voice number to work. If you don't have one you need to sign up for one. I have set up a profile using tasker and secure settings to mimic the tmobile WiFi calling app. I have created 3 short cuts through tasker. One short cut automatically forwards my cell number to my Google voice number. The second activates airplane mode ( so the phone doesn't burn through the battery searching for a signal), turns on WiFi and activates groove IP. The final short cut automatically un-forwards my number. When I am entering a building where I do not get reception I simply click on the first two short cuts and all incoming calls get routed to Google voice and to my phone through groove IP seamlessly. When I leave use short cuts two and three to go back to "normal" mode

There are a couple of caveats. when you place an outgoing call the caller I'd shows your Google voice number. If your friends and family are like mine, they will not answer the phone if they don't recognize the number. I just sent a text to all close friends and family telling them to add my Google voice number as an "other" number for me in their contacts but to continue to use my cell number. This way my name will show for my outgoing calls. I made sure that the voicemail messages for my cell and Google voice were identical. That way people calling would have no idea that they have been routed through Google voice.

This setup will not allow you to get SMS when active but you can text out through Google voice. Again if they have added the number in their contacts they will know who the text is from and can reply back through the Google voice number.

I hope this helps out. Let me know if you need help setting up something similar or if you have any other questions.
[Nexus 4 General] crr127:
I use the Vonage mobile app. It replicates your carrier number via WiFi. I know they were offering 2500 free minutes via WiFi for limited time.may be something to check out.
[Nexus 4 General] Shemploo:
Any tricks on getting Google Voice to integrate on T-Mobile so that we can use Google inbox rather then dialing in?
[Nexus 4 General] racing_md:
When setting up the Google voice app it asks it you want to use the GV voicemail in place of the T-Mobile voicemail
[Nexus 4 General] Mr Ian B:
I still have about 5 weeks before my google order comes in and broke down and picked up a Nexus 4 from local store under contract. Their monthly rates are ok but having to pay additionally monthly for full price on phone is not worth it. Will test their network for 10 days and may take it back. Did not port my phone number to them yet. I still have an old flip phone w Straight Talk SIM card. Love the feel and buttery smooth of the phone. Went right afterwards everywhere to get a case but no luck. Scare to take the phone out of the house till i get a case. I never put the phone in pockets, always have in death grip on my hand. Please let me know if anyone in Austin/Cedar Park, Texas area has seen any out there or might sell me one. In the meantime. Ordered a tpu case from Amazon.

Ian B
[Nexus 4 General] v3rk:
If you keep it, don't bother with any custom kernels just yet. I don't know what it is but they all stutter and offer similar battery life to what I get with stock. The smoothness of this phone out of box is unmatchable. I have two of them (wife has never even unlocked bootloader) so i can compare them side by side and it's definitely not placebo.
[Nexus 4 General] sddale2001:
If anyone in the Northbrook IL area wants a Nexus 4 the Tmo off Lake Cook and Waukegan has them. Need to get on contract but for 550 and a 150 mail in rebate its not bad considering all the people waiting.
[Nexus 4 General] Mr Ian B:
Thanks for advice. I rooted my last GS3 a couple of times and although the experience was good, it was missing some of the touch wiz features I personally like. For this reason I unrooted and once I get this N4, I won't root it. Kinda tired of rooting for now and stock running super smooth w minimal google bloat ware. Afraid to take out without a case. I have it in a 3d glasses pouch with a death hand grip in the meantime. Ordered a case from Amazon last night.

Ian B
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Curious. Has anybody that brought there Nexus 4 through T-Mobile experienced the yellow screen problem?
[Nexus 4 General] donec:
activation kit and pay as you go

Information for others that may be interested in the pay as you go with the Nexus 4.

I bought a micro sim activation kit (what a fiasco that was really 3 but received 1) online from T-mobile. When I went to activate it I wanted to use the pay as you go plan where you pay $10 for 30 minutes, have to renew in 90 days and the minutes you don't use rollover. This plan was not listed in the activation signup choices for the kit (only on their site). T-mobile CSR chat said I could use it but I had to pick a different plan first and then change that plan to the pay as you go plan. Because the pay as you go plan is not really a plan. Rather it is the default for other plans when you run out of time and are just going month to month. Anyway I picked the pay by the day plan and then changed that to the pay as you go plan and got everything working.
[Nexus 4 General] ibarra21:
I'm so jelly right now :crying:

Anyone here live in Texas, Houston area? I've called 6 tmobile stores near my area (Sugar Land) and they still don't have the N4. I'm getting desperate on getting one through craigslist or ebay, but it's like so overpriced.
[Nexus 4 General] Un1c0de:
What's the t-mobile service like in your area? I'm from Corpus and travel to Houston quite frequently and am looking to jump ship from Verizon. Why not buy it directly from google? Do they still have a large backorder?
[Nexus 4 General] ibarra21:
When I had my S2, I remember I did a speedtest and got 16mb down and 4 up, and that was like early 2012. Yeah, still sold out in the play store. I'm seeing some people in the backorder thread here that the whoever ordered after the 1st batch, still doesn't have their N4.
[Nexus 4 General] dr.devman:
Wow. I have a full upgrade for tmo and I went to a store in which they had a nexus 4. I went up and asked the lady to bring one. Once she brought it up, she said that I had to pay $150 and $300 in financing. Then she also stated that she would have to change the plan. This lady didn't know what she was talking about right?
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
If you get a value plan yes it's true. If you get a classic plan which is more expensive then you don't pay for the financing

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] dr.devman:
I want to keep my plan?
[Nexus 4 General] subzerold:
Houston, Texas: I went to the T-Mobile store on 45 and west rd. I got mine there they said they have a few. They even have it on display.

Nexus 4 nuff said!
[Nexus 4 General] dr.devman:
btw they have some in Fairmont Parkway in Houston.
[Nexus 4 General] trees247:
if your up for a upgrade you dont have change plan tmo want people to change plan to value plans..I didnt change my plan but i was up for a upgrade and paid only 231..
[Nexus 4 General] dr.devman:
Awesome!! Thanks. I'm just going to wait once tmo gets online and just order it. Does anyone have an idea when it might come back online
[Nexus 4 General] ky0nkyon:
My phone is awesome but I have one issue. I tried to search but couldn't find the answer to my problem. With T-mo data, I keep getting connection error even though I am in full service area with speedtests up to 10mbps. Also, I cannot connect to anything higher than 14.4. I am in the Greater Los Angeles area. Anyone have any idea of why this is happening? Thank you in advance.