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[Nexus 4 General] 0714:
Hello guys, there would be someone who could confirm that the nexus4 is still for sale in stores t mobile without contract? The 500, or if it is finished. Thank you very much

Edit: in NYC sorry

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[Nexus 4 General] zevim2005:
If you have android or iphone you can download an app called Magicjack and call to US for free,call to stores in the list from this topic and see a store near you and ask them...thats how i did!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1999384
[Nexus 4 General] radlink14:
I placed an order over the phone yesterday and today it shows back order on my account, but when i click the back order status, the new page shows "being processed:

Not sure if I should cancel or keep my hopes up... :/
[Nexus 4 General] galaxys:
Keep checking, the backorder usually doesn't last long on T-Mobile...
[Nexus 4 General] radlink14:
ugh it's so annoying!! I wish I hadn't cancelled my original order with google... :(
[Nexus 4 General] Wannagotopopeyes:
Were you able to add the phone as an upgrade to your existing line? Or did you buy it as a new customer? Still trying to upgrade to this damn phone online..... :crying:
[Nexus 4 General] haze_nme:
You currently cannot upgrade a line to a Nexus 4 on the T-Mobile website. When you click "log in to see your price", the Nexus phone is not listed after you log in. I upgraded without issue on 11-15-12 in-store. The T-Mobile reps are clueless when you ask about this phone. They tried to tell me that it is not a supported phone and they don't offer it. I even sent them a link to an ad that was on their front page advertising the Nexus 4.

Their website is broken currently and the rep is opening a helpdesk ticket to get the upgrade process fixed. The rep said that you can call customer care to upgrade.

Here is a transcript of my chat with Bayani with T-Mobile Live Chat. You might find it humorously frustrating.

http://pastebin.com/HWvZLmnd
[Nexus 4 General] Wannagotopopeyes:
Wow.... that conversation is ridiculous. I've met some pretty terrible CSR's at T-mobile but wow... :mad:

I guess I can try to call customer care to upgrade, thanks for the info :good:
[Nexus 4 General] norazi:
yep... should have been patient instead of knee jerk reaction like 90% of the people in the shipping thread
[Nexus 4 General] radlink14:
You have to call their "SALES" department, they're the only ones that can sell the phone as a new account or upgrade.

Don't bother with the customer service department or chat reps.

anywho, I found a local tmobile store that had 2 left. They put one on hold for me. Pretty sweet phone, except it gets a little hot. Speed is super fast.
[Nexus 4 General] Robert_W:
Hey everyone. Received my N4 Today. Don't have a single issue that I've seen on the forums :victory:

I have a few videos i've put together today. Check 'em out: Nexus 4 Playlist
[Nexus 4 General] Somairotevoli:
Ordered last night. Got backordered message. Just check now and it's shipping.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 General] itznfb:
3G > H switching. I've seen this mentioned before but is it normal for T-Mobile data service to constantly switch back and forth between 3G and H?
[Nexus 4 General] n1ggyn1ce:
prior to the Nexus 4, I've been using my Nexus S running 3G. With the 4, I see I'm constantly switching between 3G and H, is this normal for tmobile users? My boss who's on Tmobile but uses a GS3 shows 4G on his status bar. Just curious...
[Nexus 4 General] coolmen777:
I am getting mixed messages re: SIM unlock of the Nexus 4. In stores I am being told that T-mobile version is SIM locked to T-mobile (I have no AT&T microSIM to test their demo). Online people are saying it's exact same as bought directly from Google. CS Rep on the phone claim it is locked as well (unlock code can be requested after 90 days of service). Can anyone with the actual phone bought at T-mobile test if it's unlocked? Thank You.
[Nexus 4 General] strung:
T-mobile reps are wrong. I bought a T-Mobile N4 and it works on Straight Talk AT&T with no unlock required. They probably assume it's locked since every other T-mobile phone is, i'm guessing.
[Nexus 4 General] alegf:
It's unlocked. I'm using it with a brazilian SIM.
[Nexus 4 General] coolmen777:
Thanks for the confirmation folks. I feel much better now. Online it's back ordered, thinking about getting in store. Or maybe wait a week or so until Costco get's it (was told it will be like $150 or so)... Just don't want to deal with a rebate in store.

How about T-zones/Web2Go data confirmation on the T-mobile bought model? I read it works fine for now on Google version...
[Nexus 4 General] saldebot:
Yes it is normal, when you see the H it means it is transmitting/receiving data

this thing has a mind of it's own
[Nexus 4 General] itznfb:
I found a thread on androidcentral where replies also stated that this was normal behavior. http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-galaxy-nexus/209626-switching-between-3g-hspa.html

However, it causes a pretty terrible experience. For me anyway it causes a significant delay in loading anything and a persistent connection is not possible. If I want to VPN into my business then the VPN connection is terminated almost immediately due to the network switching. Tethering is also not a possibility. Also trying to stream YouTube, Netflix or even audio drops constantly..... is this the same for everyone? Is there a way to force it to stay on HSPA?

Update:

So I think the persistent connection issues were exaggerated by a low battery. After charging for a couple hours and trying again I was able to stay connected to VPN (at least for a few minutes for my test) and stream a couple songs without issue. Still having issue with general content loading and video streaming though.
[Nexus 4 General] NexusIncarnate:
Is the total cost if you buy it at t-mobile and break the contract just a total of $400? Anyone try that yet?
[Nexus 4 General] rolltideburr:
http://www.tmobilerebates.com/splash.asp

go there and fill it out!
[Nexus 4 General] galaxys:
^very cool rebate (199-50=149)! Thanks
[Nexus 4 General] jaZzyjeff818:
Whoa whoa whoa I bought mine in store for $199 and wasn't told about a rebate. What the heck! Can I still fill this out and submit it to get the rebate?? Or should I call and see why I wasn't told about it?
[Nexus 4 General] Ace42:
There is no T-Mobile version. Can you people please stop saying this over and over. The N4 being sold by T-Mobile is just the Play version with a higher price tag.
[Nexus 4 General] galaxys:
Just fill it out and send it in...
[Nexus 4 General] Exel:
T-Mobile isn't selling the 8GB version, are they?
[Nexus 4 General] idevice12345:
Nopw
[Nexus 4 General] silentsnow31802:
I was told by a tmobile employee just yesterday that it will have wifi calling :-/
[Nexus 4 General] idevice12345:
He doesn't know what he is talking about
[Nexus 4 General] smirkis:
if this isn't a T-Mobile version, why does it come with a T-Mobile simcard inside and its sealed? these versions were obviously made specifically for T-Mobile even if it isn't any different physically.
[Nexus 4 General] Exel:
It's still the same phone, just cause it comes with a sim doesn't mean anything. It's not only look wise that its the same, it's also hardware wise.
[Nexus 4 General] jaZzyjeff818:
And most importantly software ;)

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You think I'll get the rebate? That would be sweet!
[Nexus 4 General] inhuman5000:
Does anyone know if T-Mobile has the IMEI's of the phones they sold?

Im asking because I use the old $10 Web2Go data plan on my GSM unlocked galaxy Nexus with no problem because T-Mobile doesnt have the EMEI's of those phones. So they dont know what phone im using.

I want to continue using my Web2Go plan with the Nexus 4 i buy (in the near future). Thats why i want to get it through the play store instead.
[Nexus 4 General] jaZzyjeff818:
I'm pretty sure I saw the guy at the store input it into the computer as he sold me the phone.

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Where's the UPC number that it asks you to mail in? It says on the side of the box but I don't see it.
[Nexus 4 General] CrAYoN_EaTeR:
The sticker to seal the box on my phone looked like it was messed with I think the T-Mobile distributer put the Sim cards in nothing else looked messed with other then that when I got it from UPS
[Nexus 4 General] Zainiak:
You missed the tmobile monthly 4g plan with unlimited data (first 5GB at "4G" speeds) unlimited messaging, and 100 mins of talk. But maybe you have to bring your own device for that.
[Nexus 4 General] SIGUEL:
Picked up my Nexus 4 just 10 minutes ago, first impression, this thing flies and just saw how crappy the Gnex Amoled screen really looks.

Loving it every second...:)

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] :
Just picked my Nexus up from a TMobile retail store. Happy with it so far.

One note, my credit card company does price matching for 90 days so once the N4 gets back in stock at Google I'll file a claim for the price difference. Something to keep in mind for any of you who want a phone but dont want to pay the retail markup.

EDIT: Above method only works if you purchase outright, off contract.
[Nexus 4 General] jlear3:
All 600 of them?!??
[Nexus 4 General] Bohemus:
Been having an issue on T-Mobile when searching for networks in the settings menu it always times out and says error while searching for networks. Also sometimes will get stuck showing 3g and won't switch to the h icon during which time I lose the data connection. Any suggestions?
[Nexus 4 General] Robert_W:
could be defective like mine is. Once Tmobile gets them back in stock I'll be receiving a replacement
[Nexus 4 General] coolmen777:
Some folks are confirming that when they go to Google Play store from their N4, the phone is recognized as T-mobile Nexus 4, not just plain Nexus 4. Additionally, there is a thread on T-mobile support forums talking about different version of software running including a firmware update released specifically for T-mobile sold headsets. Why would that be if they are identical? Sounds little fishy to me.

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That's what I wanted to get a confirmation on as well. I am still rocking the famous Tzones for $5.99, so obviously wanted to get this as my next upgrade (even if out of pocket). Hope someone will be brave to try and let us know one of these days.
[Nexus 4 General] cman6453:
How do you confirm this?
[Nexus 4 General] cman6453:
So that's not an indication that it is an "official" Tmo device. When your device is added to Google Play, it gets identified as "Unnamed device" and, by default, will use the carrier name followed by device brand and model as a naming convention. Mine is identified as "AT&T LGE Nexus 4". To check this, go to the bottom of the Google Play page and click on My Orders & Settings. Click on the Settings tab and see all your glorious devices that you've registered with Google. :laugh:

I'm pretty sure everyone's Nexus is a genuine LG Google brand Nexus.
[Nexus 4 General] radlink14:
I guess my backordered nexus 4 is suppsoe to arrive thursday lol not sure if i should reject it or test it out.

My current n4 has no issues except it does get pretty hot at times and soemtimes when charging, wasnt doing that before but it started randomly doing it now, even when phone is powered off.

Battery seems to have improved!

But I am more happy that I have no yellow spots. I do get the creeks when I place the phone against my ear or the noisy camera but that seems normal to me.
[Nexus 4 General] Vanhoud:
So I was at my work this morning expecting to do my first hspa+42 speed test since I was in Washington DC (which is a hspa42 city), however, my network signal monitor widget only indicated I was connected at hspa+21 not 42. Speed test resulted in roughly 13mbps which is damn good but how do I know if that was 21 or 42? I would assume the widget is correct. Is there some setting that needs to be changed to get 42?
[Nexus 4 General] Nitemare3219:
Still, T-Mobile has had access to the IMEI's. They're clearly marked on the box, lol.
[Nexus 4 General] Nitemare3219:
Anyone else having MMS issues? Past few days I've been getting messages hours, if not a day late. Today I noticed that one or two messages seemed to be in queue, then got sent after receiving/sending another one, as in:

MMS 1 sent to device at 12:00

**haven't received MMS 1**

MMS 2 sent to device at 8:00

**receive MMS 2**

**receive MMS 1**

and

I went to send an MMS, and got two during that process which were sent long before.

I'm on a bridge-to-value plan and am using the SIM that came with the device. I do have another microSIM handy. I plan on chatting with T-Mobile tonight about it, but I really have no idea what it could be. My signal drops/disappears sometimes if I hold the device near the antennae as well. Not sure if that plays a part in it.
[Nexus 4 General] Robert_W:
shipping mine back to tmobile tomorrow :(
[Nexus 4 General] dirtyhamster73:
Why? For a defect or because it's not for you?
[Nexus 4 General] Rod3:
I thought so too, but I called this morning at 7:00 AM local time and spoke with 3 different rep who all stated that the phone is sold out even though it appears available online. I can add the phone as a new line, but the phone is not even an option when trying to upgrade.
[Nexus 4 General] agtitan:
Has anyone purchased a bumper from a T-Mobile store?
[Nexus 4 General] galaxys:
Had a email from Google stating 12:30pm PST for N4...
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Tmobile is funny. They let new lines get the Nexus 4 but tell existing customers who upgrade the phone is sold out.
[Nexus 4 General] kerilynn:
I just got of thee phone with Tmobile - you'll want to call in and talk to an account specialist yourself probably because this required making notes in my account. According to the specialist I spoke with:

Nexus 4 is out of stock in the "upgrade" warehouse, but in stock in the "new customer" warehouse. You need to go to a physical store, where they can order from the "new customer" warehouse and provide the device as an upgrade from their store stock.

Hope this helps.
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
Unfortunately in my area non of my stores received Nexus 4 stock. Hopefully some time this week they will make stock available for upgrade.
[Nexus 4 General] blim8183:
I've been calling stores in New York City with no luck. I might have to try going to one in person and asking about ordering from the new customer warehouse.
[Nexus 4 General] Rod3:
Same here, so I just said screw it and ordered one from the Play Store yesterday. Confirmation email stated a delivery of 1-2 weeks (got in on the early batch). :p
[Nexus 4 General] ATnTdude:
Yeah, T-Mobile are being assholes. There is no separate warehouse, and anyone who says that is a liar.They're simply refusing to sell to existing customers. They're prioritizing new adds over loyal customers. They have that right, since they're a business, but they're asses for doing it that way.
[Nexus 4 General] allenhpark:
Registered here just to say that the Nexus 4 is now out of stock for new customers as well. In my desperation yesterday I bought one on the T-Mobile website, and even though they said it was in stock yesterday, while the order was processing a window popped up saying the phone actually was backordered, and gave me a shipping estimate of 11/29, as opposed to today. I'm assuming they anticipated getting a shipment of them in later this week and decided to sell them in advance.

Upon checking my order status this morning, it now says "Backordered" instead of "Processing", with no real info otherwise. I still haven't received an order confirmation email, so I'm sweating a bit about that, but I'll definitely let you guys know if the phone does indeed ship tomorrow.
[Nexus 4 General] TamaleJohnson:
I got my Nexus 4 on Monday night from a local T-Mobile store. If you're in the Peoria/Glendale/North Phoenix Arizona area, Arrowhead mall had 4 other Nexus 4's in stock when I picked mine up. Good luck!
[Nexus 4 General] Fouad1013:
The tmobile store on 36street and 8th ave in Mahattan has them some times. I got mine from there, and i called them a few times to try to get a replacement and they have them in stock. They usually sell out later in the day, so just call them around noon and they might have some in stock. Good luck
[Nexus 4 General] Monk4Life:
Are you using the stock messaging app? If not try the stock messaging app.
[Nexus 4 General] Gja88:
Anyone else's signal icon show 3g when idle (like not using Internet) and switch to h+ when using internet? Is this normal for anyone else? Shouldn't it stay on h+ if you are in a h+ area? After I finish using internet it goes back to saying 3g. Anyone else have this?
[Nexus 4 General] GriffenD:
Its to help save on battery. You don't H+ while the phone is idle (as in nothing being done at all) so to save the battery the phone will set it to the less intensive 3G.
[Nexus 4 General] bjg020683:
Daydream is not working anymore on my phone when the phone is charging
[Nexus 4 General] allenhpark:
Well, today's the day my order was supposed to ship, and nothing yet. No confirmation email, no change in status, and no charge on my credit card. If there's no change by noon I'll call them up, in addition to calling up local stores and seeing if any of them got it in stock.
[Nexus 4 General] bjg020683:
Can anyone else confirm that daydream mode is not working properly?
[Nexus 4 General] shallow70:
Was working fine until I recently turned it off (v4.2 OS). Are you on v4.1.x, v4.2, or v4.2.1? Is it on in the settings? I know it sounds obvious, but worth double checking.
[Nexus 4 General] Disastorm:
Is this true? I havn't noticed my phone doing that. Is it possible there is only HSPA+ in my area and not 3g?
[Nexus 4 General] vdub804:
stopped working when I upgraded today
[Nexus 4 General] bozzykid:
Pretty much all HSPA+ devices do this but most non stock Android devices don't show the switching.
[Nexus 4 General] vivanshah:
Its just recognizing what carrier you are on. If you put in an att sim it would say att nexus 4

It's been like this since the play store launched

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They probably don't have their apns set correctly. MMS works just fine on mine.
[Nexus 4 General] Monk4Life:
Cut your sim to a micro and then buy a micro sim to regular sim adaptor. That's what I have and can use almost any phone now whether it be micro or standard sim.
[Nexus 4 General] KentuckyHouse:
It depends on which iPhone you're talking about. 4S and below = micro Sim. 5 uses a nano Sim.

The Nexus 4 uses a micro sim, not a nano sim.
[Nexus 4 General] Sledutah:
The wife is going to switch from T-Mobile to straight talk. Going from a limited plan that costs $90 to unlimited for $45/month. Has to pay a $100 early out and buy a nexus phone and we'll still be ahead.
[Nexus 4 General] CDeviant:
I'm probably going to get this phone and use straight talk. They have really sweet deals with the bring your own phone plan, or you can buy a sim card.

Unlimited everything (3G/hspa+/4G/Talk/Text) for 1 year is only $495

https://www.straighttalk.com/secure/ServicePlans

Plus the best part is if you bring an unlocked phone like this. With the buy a sim card+Plan, option you can select which carrier you want/support.

Just my ¢0.2
[Nexus 4 General] Slender Troll:
Edit: Misread what I replied to. Deleted.

Motorola Photon 4G
[Nexus 4 General] Zalcorus:
No he's right, look at the far right side. Still have to pay tax though, right?
[Nexus 4 General] bfspider:
It's a shame they got rid of the "Even More Plus" plan. I'm glad that I got on that boat when the Nexus One was released.
[Nexus 4 General] apzalo:
If you have the value plan and buy the phone from Tmo, you pay $199 down and $15/month for 20 months on top of which ever plan you have. Basically you are paying an extra $150 to not have to pay $349 up front when you buy from them.
[Nexus 4 General] bfspider:
I wonder if you can go into a TMo store and drop the $350 for the 16GB model... skip that monthly payment BS and save on shipping!
[Nexus 4 General] Slender Troll:
I misread his post. Thank you for pointing that out.

Motorola Photon 4G
[Nexus 4 General] J.a.M:
I just went into tmobile today and asked about it; guy told me it would cost 20 bucks to get the micro sim. I dont know if this is standard or what.
[Nexus 4 General] thos25:
Just depends on who you get a hold of. I've seen some people get charged a small fee. I've personally gotten a new SIM for free. I want switching from a standard to micro SIM though.

You can order a SIM for like 99c from the t mobile website. Maybe 1.99, can't remember exactly. Sometimes you'll get free shipping too. (That's if you are on their prepaid.

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True, but extra minutes are only 10c.

I have this plan and just refill 45 month for a few months in a row. That gives me an extra 150 minutes/month. I typically only use about 50-70 extra minutes. I'll then have a left over balance of about 7-8$ each month. I keep doing that for about 6 months. Then I only pay the 30 but have enough in reserve that I could go several hundred minutes over on any given month.

I could switch to straight talk I suppose but I like t mobile. I only pay the 30 about half the year while I pay the 45 the remainder of the year to build up account credit for extra minutes. It ends up being cheaper. And I don't need the unlimited minutes from straight talk.
[Nexus 4 General] dynamicpda:
Get the micro-sim from the Tmobile website under prepaid. It sells for 99 cents.
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
Update to the OP

Sent from my BAKED N7
[Nexus 4 General] wreckone:
Makes perfect sense to me :)

I'm on Simple Mobile with the same basic deal as T-Mobile but just $50/month.
[Nexus 4 General] bfspider:
I have never been charged to get a new SIM card. I just walk in my nearest TMo store and politely ask. :)
[Nexus 4 General] mrbkkt1:
Same here, although I've never needed a micro sim yet.
[Nexus 4 General] sitnlow4life:
What if you sign a new 2 year Classic Plan and get the phone for $199.99 then Pay the $199.99 to break the contract?

Nexus 4 would cost $400.00

rather than ordering it from play store paying shipping and taxes which would probably put you near 380-385
[Nexus 4 General] Nitemare3219:
Haha, that would be an interesting conversation at the store for sure! But definitely not a bad idea if it is possible. However, I feel like they'd find some way to end up charging you for the full price of the device as well since you only got it for that price due to a 2 year contract.
[Nexus 4 General] itznfb:
I've seen a couple people mention using the $30/month prepaid plan. From everything I have found you can't use Unlocked phones on this plan. Only phones purchased through TMobile.com, Walmart.com or in store at Walmart. My VZW Unlimited everything plan is only $68/mo so I don't think I'll be switching. I originally thought I'd be able to use the $30/mo plan from TMobile.
[Nexus 4 General] NardVa:
I want this phone by the end of December. I'm debating if I should buy it from the play store for 350.00 or wait until Tmobile has stock online for current customers and use my upgrade. I would get the phone for 200.00 with an upgrade. Signing another 2 year contract is no big deal because I'm not going anywhere.
[Nexus 4 General] Rod3:
If you want it by the end of December, then T-Mobile is your only choice as play store orders now have a 6-7 week ship time. In addition, T-Mobile is only a option if they get more stock, which disappears fast. Plus, if upgrading online, the phone is not available (new customers only). You can only upgrade in stores, assuming you find one that actually carries it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
[Nexus 4 General] Robert_W:
i upgraded through tmo online (same line). This was before the massive 2 day non-loginable "maintenance"