yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 4 General] itznfb:
Well that is good to know. I have never used TMobile. This is just info I was able to gather from their site, talking to a Walmart employee at the Mobile area and talking to someone on TMobile's basic customer service line. I was going to stop in to the actual TMobile store today and talk to someone in person but I had pretty much lost hope. I hope you guys are right!
[Nexus 4 General] droidmakespwn:
Does anyone know if it will be sudsidized on an upgrade because my someone I now has an upgrade and doesn't care about ever using it.
[Nexus 4 General] 'cooleagle':
I have updated the thread's title, please discuss or post any news related to T-Mobile's Nexus 4 on this thread only. Thanks. :)
[Nexus 4 General] JoeBruin32:
I just activated a sim card with tmobile's $30 plan to put into my unlocked 3gs -- works fine.
[Nexus 4 General] bozzykid:
You have to use a phone/sim from Walmart or T-mobile.com. That is the only way the activation code will work on the website to enable the 30 dollar plan. It doesn't require you to buy a phone but only the sim card.
[Nexus 4 General] itznfb:
Oh. Well that makes a hell of a lot more sense than anything I've heard so far.
[Nexus 4 General] andy o:
A friend of mine bought a GNex from the Play store some 4 months ago, and could activate it without problem with that IMEI. You still have to get the SIM from T-mobile, obviously.

We were wondering exactly if it would work, because myself I got a Samsung Exhibit II from Amazon, which is locked to T-mobile, and the IMEI wouldn't work on the site for the $30 plan. I think now it was a fluke. I called in, and the guy could not register it either, then asked me if I bought it at Walmart or through T-mo. Told him on Amazon, he said that was probably the reason, but he helped me out anyway. I told this to my friend in case it didn't work with his phone, but he didn't have any trouble with the GNex's IMEI, registering online. He got the $60 monthly 4G plan though, but I assume it's the same. There are also other reports from users who have registered online without problem their GNexes.

Ultimately, if you have access to one, you can still register a T-mo phone's IMEI and just switch the SIM. That's what I'm doing when my Nex 4 arrives.
[Nexus 4 General] shznit:
I am on straight talk but I am considering switching back to t-mobile prepaid. has anyone successfully used SIP or GrooVe IP with the $30 plan?
[Nexus 4 General] 0714:
Hello everyone, I will come in 10 days on vacation in New York from Italy and I'd like to buy nexus4, I wanted to know what is the price of the phone in tmobile stores without a contract, just the phone, thank you very much
[Nexus 4 General] megapixle:
T-Mobile business value plans are the way to go if you're eligible, I've got 1000 minutes, unlim. text, 5GB high-speed data for $40/month.
[Nexus 4 General] Peyman_dinani:
Is it possible to buy Nexus 4 from T-mobile retailer instead of playstore without signing any contract. And if yes is the phone going to be different from Playstore version? (like having T-mobile brand on the back or something which I hate)

I want to have the option to return the phone locally in person.
[Nexus 4 General] shznit:
I just spoke with a t-mobile store and they told me I could buy the phone outright on the 14th. I didn't ask about branding but I doubt it.

that's a contract plan. You can get the the same data and texting on the $30 prepaid, and you can configure data calling assuming SIP/GrooveIP works as intended.
[Nexus 4 General] _guzzler_:
Anyone got micro sim already? I am planning to go to Tmo store tonight and get 2. Do they just give it to you or you need to pay for it?

Any tips?

I know I can cut it but I want to get the latest: TM9-177

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but it will be for 499!
[Nexus 4 General] Peyman_dinani:
This is also what I want to know...
[Nexus 4 General] Ace42:
Can someone please explain the benefits of paying the extra money through T-Mobile?
[Nexus 4 General] _guzzler_:
None absolutely. Unless u r on a cheap business plan.
[Nexus 4 General] ctfrommn:
Or unless you have no intention of changing carriers/plans and want to save 150$ and simply extend your already very nice contract.
[Nexus 4 General] Peyman_dinani:
but it will be for 499!

Why 499? Whats that extra 150 about?
[Nexus 4 General] uploder:
This phone.....is just wonderful. If anyone is wondering no I couldn't talk my way into getting that $50 price lol. Oh well. Didn't hurt to try. Time to update the ol' signature!
[Nexus 4 General] dirtyhamster73:
Did you try the retentions/loyalty dept?
[Nexus 4 General] uploder:
Yup. I did get a $100 credit and a free month. Guy I spoke with was awesome. I didn't even ask for that HE offered it. Restored some of my faith in T-Mobile
[Nexus 4 General] nightf0x:
What did you say to them. I talked to them and the best he could do was $224 which is higher than the online upgrade price... I'll call again and hopefully get someone who is more willing to give me this deal.
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
Ask to speak to someone in customer loyalty department

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] nightf0x:
I thought that by saying cancel at the menu you get transferred to retentions or was that changed
[Nexus 4 General] uploder:
right when I called in I said "cancel account" to the IVR. it transferred me to an account specialist. keep in mind though that Ive been with tmobile for over 5 years and I was due for a full upgrade. Dunno if that makes a difference though.The guy also said that the nexus 4 was now on back order. This $50 sale they are running pretty much raped their stock. figures though... good luck :)
[Nexus 4 General] bibbin:
Guess I lucked out. I managed to get the N4 about an hour ago. Added a new line to my legacy MyFaves family plan. Ended up costing me $105.99 (including tax) for the phone. Will be $49.99 after the $50 rebate. The minimum required data plan offered was $35 (5GB/Unlimited -includes Mobile Hotspot Service). Free add-a-line, waived activation and free shipping.
[Nexus 4 General] Stempanssi:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

Thank you!

But I don't think this prepaid credit will do as he is staying there for less than a week so it would be quite a hassle.

I don't think 500bucks is much as in finland this device costs 600€ which is about 800bucks, it is sick...

I think I'm going to go for the best buy or t-mo off contract 500$.

Only thing that bothers me is the warranty. If bought from US it would not have European warranty...
[Nexus 4 General] noneone:
You can put more than $500 on .. but you wouldn't need to, google play store has the 16 gb nexus 4 for $350 USD.

Buying from a store is certainly safer that you'll get one, but will cost $100 to $150 USD more.

good luck!
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

Nexus 4 charging orb is up for sale https://play.google.com/store/devic...iZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzRfd2lyZWxlc3NfY2hhcmdlciJd

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] thebryceee:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

Ehh...$60

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

$70 with shipping and tax lol I ordered one

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] uploder:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

Sooooo I just noticed T-Mobile changed my data plan without me knowing once I upgraded. I was on the android preferred plan which was $20. The changed I to the 5gb data plan which is like $35 or so. What gives?
[Nexus 4 General] mrbkkt1:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

when you use an upgrade, it's a new "contract". You have to be careful, otherwise normally a $15 increase in price on your plan usually points to EIP.
[Nexus 4 General] reddv1:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

That's weird, when I upgraded to the N4 back on November 14 they changed my data plan without me knowing from $20 preferred android plan to $5 preferred android plan. They also added a PHP plan without my knowledge.
[Nexus 4 General] uploder:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

I mean its not totally bad because with my new job I get 15% off of my monthly bill which will bring it back to what it was before but I'm still kinda irked that I wasn't informed of this change. I even asked when I upgraded if my plan would be changed. Guess I'll be calling them later. Oh joy.
[Nexus 4 General] Sfkn2:
Uh.. definitely should place a call to TMO.

What's the Worldclass service?
[Nexus 4 General] uploder:
so I just called tmobile. The guy asked me was I interested in tethering at all. I said no. Then after "looking into it" he said that since I updated to a newer phone I needed to have my data plan upgraded...hmmm yeah BS. I mean I could call em back and ***** but like I said I get a discount through my job so ill just call it a wash. Im tired of calling tmobile lol
[Nexus 4 General] trees247:
when I upgraded I didn't have to change anything in Dec. paying 30$ 5gig data
[Nexus 4 General] wirelessFREAK:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

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Whats up, Finland

Let me first tell you that I live in the us and get a lot of visiting friends from overseas. What I'm about to recommend is almost a necessity for travelers anyway, since using cash is inconvenient in the US.

Buying a $500 prepaid visa/MC is as easy as walking into ANY supermarket/pharmacy and paying $503.95 (3.95 fee). Just check about the wait times on the play store site first.

*visa/MC "gift cards" do not require him to be a permanent resident.

Buying the phone new (from Google/T-Mobile) is strongly recommended, since even sealed boxes from strangers may contain:

1-Rocks/weights

2-A phone reported as stolen, maybe even by the seller themselves (to claim insurance)

3-A phone with a defect (smaller chance, since the play store has a nice exchange policy)

If the wait time is high, see if you can have it shipped to someone who will forward it (cousin's friend/family)

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These companies deal with people like they wore in a jail community, its either you act tough and beat up a couple of guys, or they rape you (excuse the mental image)

I say call them back and tell them that you will not pay the plan's increased price and that you would like to cancel the contract (after 30 days of starting it, of course). They will say that you have to pay an ETF. Say "I don't mind that... How much will it be". They will say a number less than $330 ($380-50). Tell them "I'm fine with that. I know the plan hike will cost $300 over 2 years. I know AT&T has better coverage here, and their MVNOs offer an even better price"

You will walk away with exactly what you want. If you don't, I'll change my name to 'liar'...

just kidding about the name change
[Nexus 4 General] clockcycle:
T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

Edit nvm google search shows n4 at that special pricing.

What's $49 for new customers, 'til feb 18? Checked the OP and back read the thread some, but don't see what..
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

Need to find a T-Mobile that has nexus 4 for sale in your area http://www.google.com/nexus/4/retailers/

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] :
Has anyone started using the new Las Vegas LTE yet on their N4? Curious about speeds.
[Nexus 4 General] thebryceee:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

Not sure if it's live right now. I caught this signal at trop/215 for about 30-60 mins. I've since switched to Straight Talk but might go back to the $30, depending how my minutes usage is for the next couple months.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] :
I have no idea what trop/215 is supposed to mean. And it says your location is in Kansas.
[Nexus 4 General] thebryceee:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

Just the server was Kansas. I live in southwest Las Vegas. It was taken in the Walmart parking lot at Tropicana and the 215....do you not know where that is? I thought you lived in Vegas, those are pretty major cross streets. More specifically, Fort Apache and Tropicana.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] :
Nope I live in Sunny California. I'm inquiring out of curiosity because I know Tmobile is rolling out LTE and I'm wondering what the speeds will be like since it will affect my choice of phone.
[Nexus 4 General] thebryceee:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

As far as speed tests, the download is faster on HSPA+ 42, but you feel a difference in latency when you web browse, pages loaded quicker on LTE.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] :
Where do you have LTE in California on Tmobile?
[Nexus 4 General] thebryceee:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

I live in Vegas

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] :
Awesome can you do a speed test for me?
[Nexus 4 General] pak-stars:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] New customers $49 until Feb 18th

if it sucks so much why are you here
[Nexus 4 General] Sfkn2:
+1
[Nexus 4 General] thebryceee:
I posted them. I since switched to Straight Talk so I don't have access to LTE at the moment. This was from 2/13.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] :
Has anyone tried getting a data only plan working on a Nexus 4? I don't need minutes or texts. Is there such a plan? One for tablets that you could use for the N4?
[Nexus 4 General] jaybeeunix:
Short answer, T-Mobile's $30/5GB prepaid plan is the easiest and cheapest to get. You also have the bonus of a few minutes for emergencies.

Most tablet plans, at that amount of data, are more expensive: TMO $50/5GB/mo and AT&T $50/5GB/mo. If you use significantly less data, a data-only plan might make sense.

Additionally, most wireless providers in the US won't (easily?) activate a data-only plan on a phone (they typically spin that as having to pay the Universal Service Fund and E911). Though, I used a data-only AT&T plan for about a year: I bought a "free" data stick and popped the SIM from it into my phone.
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] Free N4 thru 2/24 web only offer

Nexus on sale for free http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phones/cell-phone-detail.aspx?cell-phone=Nexus-4

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 4 General] cutterjohn:
crap... nm... replied to an "ancient" post...
[Nexus 4 General] jaysus145:
If one were to sign up for the "Free" N4, then pay the ETF after the first month... would they really get to keep the phone for just the $200 cost of the ETF?
[Nexus 4 General] guapinoy:
Re: T-Mobile Nexus 4 thread [DISCUSSION] [NEWS] Free N4 thru 2/24 web only offer

Initial phone price + one month service + activation fee + etf. When I ordered it activation fee was waived and I picked the lowest monthly plan. The 50 dollar mail in rebate may or may not come because you canceled early.

I'm thinking 320-350 for the phone if you canceled after one month. Still good deal.

I'm coming from the 8 GB version so this would be upgrade for me.
[Nexus 4 General] dareino:
Can anyone tell me how tmo performs in San Francisco? I am using Verizon right now but dont want to commit to tmo w/o some feedback.

Thxs

d
[Nexus 4 General] :
I converted my friend over from a 3g verizon phone that was a bit dated and he is unbelievably happy with both the phone and the service.
[Nexus 4 General] chrisrozon:
Great so far. Like any wireless carrier on the city, there are dead spots and hot spots, but overall pretty reliable.
[Nexus 4 General] DARTHVAPOR:
Hey guys I am officially part of the crew now. My first phone had a faulty radio. T-Mobile swore up and down that is was a network issue though. I ended up calling tech support 10 times yesterday. The last person I talked to, after troubleshooting my phone for 20 minutes with no luck said go get a new phone. Got one this morning and its flawless so far. The best thing about it is that it was only $99.
[Nexus 4 General] galaxys:
Good deal! Welcome to the N4 and enjoy a great device!
[Nexus 4 General] Bradlees:
APN mms settings

I have a lot of difficulty sending/receiving mms on tmobile. Often it gets stuck on sending and hangs there. Other times I receive a notification that I received an mms (usually a group text) and if I tap the notification it goes to a blank text and nothing new appears in the string. This happens sometimes because I am in a poor service area at work. But once I leave the problem persists and then I never receive the mms that were previously sent.

I have LTE enabled on my phone. I am wondering if anyone knows the correct APN settings for mms?
[Nexus 4 General] ctfrommn:
Thats the retail (non play store) price.
[Nexus 4 General] _guzzler_:
Only tmobile knows
[Nexus 4 General] mrbkkt1:
Because people will buy it at that price. No sense in doing a fire sale before necessary.
[Nexus 4 General] adamhlj:
Here is what I am potentially going to do:

You can get 2 lines, 1000 minutes + unlimited Text + Unlimited 4G for $100 per month + tax. Or you can just get 1000 minutes with no text for 10 bones less. So I would get the N4 (8 gb most likely) and a 32GB HSPA+ N7 for a grand total of 600 plus tax (70ish) and shipping. I rarely go over 400 minutes, and with google voice, text messaging is not an issue. It would just be confusing as hell for all my amigos. Picture messaging is a non issue as well because of this thing called email. What I am trying to find out is if there has been a successful work around for the t-mobile hotspot thing which doesn't come with their totally unlimited data plan. I found a thread in the gnex section that there has been if you do something with the UA string, but I am not entirely sure what that is.

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Packages/ValuePackages.aspx
[Nexus 4 General] sf_smith:
T-mobile's launch is next week

I just called the store down on 3rd and market in sf, they said tomorrow is only the online launch and T-mobile will have it next week.

Oh no!
[Nexus 4 General] soulz:
False,

I used an unlock HD2 and Nexus galaxy :)

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I use Sip it's great for 2000 Minutes a month limit :).
[Nexus 4 General] smirkis:
i just got off the phone with corporate tmobile (611) and they said its a in store only phone, and the 14th is the day!
[Nexus 4 General] itznfb:
I just visited the TMobile store and the rep there said it shouldn't be a problem activating the $30 plan with the Nexus 4. So very good news.
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
I just got off the phone with them to and yea it will be on sell the 14th they can't give out on price info till then also micro sim cards are free if you go into a store and get it. If you wanted mailed to you it will be 99¢ I will add this and some more stuff to the OP

Sent from my BAKED N7
[Nexus 4 General] bfspider:
Go into your local store and politely ask for one. You can have them activate it there, or, you can activate it on the website.

My plan is to just go in to the TMo store when I get the phone in the mail and ask for a SIM card and have them activate it there.

ezpz..
[Nexus 4 General] tgyberg:
I heard the TMo girl will show up at your place on her bike (in the leather) and hand you the phone :D
[Nexus 4 General] Ace42:
Sounds good to me. :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 4 General] sitnlow4life:
The phone is 599.99 retail

There is no discount if you pay for it in full or not.

The phone is the same as the play store one this has been covered on multiple sites and threads on here as well.

There is no WiFi calling on it either so don't start up that mess.

It is only available in select T-Mobile stores on the 14th so call ahead

Any store that will be carrying it on launch day should have gotten their demo unit in the past 48hrs.

Yes its cheaper in the play store by 250.00 but who knows when Google will ship it .
[Nexus 4 General] immunityx:
499
[Nexus 4 General] donutman:
so if I'm buying on contract for $199, will the tmo site have it? or do I buy from Google?
[Nexus 4 General] drshorty:
T-Mobile site
[Nexus 4 General] mrbkkt1:
On contract through T-Mobile.

But why not spend the extra 100 bucks and get it through Google?
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
WHAT!!!!!

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/1...-arriving-in-t-mobile-stores-ahead-of-launch/ if this is true T-Mobile will also be selling it for $349.99

Sent from my BAKED N7
[Nexus 4 General] xxMAGICxx:
That's what I wanna know, because my T-Mobile store isn't selling it :( How would I go about ordering it on the T-Mobile site?
[Nexus 4 General] jlear3:
I just don't understand why anyone would pay any extra money to be on a contract? Why no just buy bit online and to prepaid?
[Nexus 4 General] xxMAGICxx:
I don't have a credit card. :(
[Nexus 4 General] sitnlow4life:
Where are you getting your info?

I have an email direct to employees that states it as 599.99

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Where in this article does it say that tmobile is selling it for 349.99 ?
[Nexus 4 General] S8B:
If you're an employee, you get the phone at 40% off the EMPLOYEE pricing and pay only $10 dollars a month for unlimited talk/text/web with NO contract. Talk about a BARGAIN. I can't wait. :D

(Sorry, had to rub it in.)
[Nexus 4 General] 0714:
guys I'm not understanding much, what it will cost only the phone without a contract? $ 349 / $ 499 / $ 599? I would like to know how much money to take me from italy to take it. thank you very much.
[Nexus 4 General] donutman:
Why though? what's the perks of ordering through Google for an extra 100? I don't mind being on contract with my current plan so I figure I'd save some extra money...
[Nexus 4 General] spaceman860:
T-Mobile is taking orders starting at 12pm today

Sent from my BAKED Nexus
[Nexus 4 General] AndroidMilos:
I have FOUR unlocked blackberry phones and an unlocked Nexus S phone all on the prepaid $30/month plan (5gb data, 100 minutes). Easy peasy. I have all five phones active right now on TMobile
[Nexus 4 General] immunityx:
Any source?
[Nexus 4 General] XxSilent22xX:
I called t-mobile (611) and they said the release day is wednesday 14th and tomorrow they will call me to confirm my order.

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus 4 General] newbieandroid:
Confirmed it's going to be $499.99 off contract or $206.99 + $15 per month
[Nexus 4 General] donutman:
What's the $15 per month for and when will they go on sale on their site?
[Nexus 4 General] hello00:
it will go on sale today
[Nexus 4 General] glenroebuck:
god how do they justify a 150 price increase over the 349 google charges?
[Nexus 4 General] ctfrommn:
It is the retail price for the phone....they are not paying the same for it as Google is or Google is selling it at no/little profit.

Google is the ONLY one selling it for that price.....ALL other retailers are more.
[Nexus 4 General] dwang:
Ordered mine from the T-Mobile website. Was eligible for a full upgrade so I got it for $199 + next day air + upgrade fee + tax which came out to $285 in all.
[Nexus 4 General] droidsrus:
They said it would be available in select stores. I called every T-Mobile store in CT and they all said they aren't getting them at all. I can't buy the phone online neither because its only for people signing two year contracts. This blows. :banghead:
[Nexus 4 General] StevenZoz:
They didn't even try and charge me an upgrade fee... I paid $259 with next day air

EDIT: I did get charged an upgrade fee. 199 (phone) + 18 (upgrade fee) + 25 (shipping) +18 (tax)
[Nexus 4 General] xxMAGICxx:
It's not even on my T-Mobile site... maybe you guys are ahead in time? I'm in the mountain time zone.