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[Nexus 4 General] InsaneCheese:
The thing that annoys me about it being at Lantau Island other than it not being in Aus, is that I have no estimated delivery, and haven't had any updates. You would think they could at least give you an ETA. Hell, if I can get one when stuff goes through the Hong Kong postal system, you would think a world wide courier company could get their act together wouldn't you.

And yes, I know that I should expect Monday - but I shouldn't have to guess that.
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
My Fedex tracker doesn't have estimated delivery either. It just said on 13th Nov the info was given to Fedex, then on the 15th it's been at Lantau.

No estimated delivery, no communication, nothing.

The Nexus 7 launch was bad, but this is BY FAR worse than that.
[Nexus 4 General] InsaneCheese:
To be honest, I'm not worried so much about Google's hand, its more FedEx - terrible tracking and lack of communication. And when you can talk to someone they give you conflicting information.
[Nexus 4 General] zac68:
Looks like I'll be getting mine today and no Monday as I was lead to believe. :good:

8:42 am

On FedEx vehicle for delivery

BELMONT EAST AU
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
Not sure if this is 100% correct but here goes:

ATTN those who still have their Nexus 4 sitting at Lantau Island, Hong Kong

I did some research. Last nights flight which shipped the N4's to Australia was flight CX163, from Hong Kong to Melbourne.

Assuming it's the same company (Cathaway Pacific) that will have the next flight to the same destination (Melbourne), tonights flights are:

Flight: CX135

Departs: HKG 19:10

Arrives: MEL 07:25 +1

Flight: CX105

Departs: HKG 23:45

Arrives: MEL 14:05 +1

As of now, it's 9:30am in HK, so still a while before they'll aboard the flight. Then they'll arrive in Melbourne at 7:25am and the next flight at 2:05pm

I'm not sure if they will be moved from there or if they will sit there until Monday.
[Nexus 4 General] InsaneCheese:
I just spoke to FedEx and they reckon they should be delivered by 6pm on Monday :(
[Nexus 4 General] noobdeagle:
sigh i hate living in Adelaide no direct flights, so it got to sydney then needs another flight to get to me (or do they truck it ?).

no hope of seeing it today i will def get it monday :(
[Nexus 4 General] :
Ok mine in at Rydalmere but its staying there and marked for delivery on Monday still. Just called them and organised to pick it up now though, waiting for them to call me back :)
[Nexus 4 General] jok4h:
12:34 pm

At local FedEx facility – RYDALMERE AU

Package not due for delivery

Since its scheduled for delivery on the 19th it wont go out for delivery!

Just called to check if i can arrange pickup, they will call me back if possible!

Edit: Joey you beat me 2 it :P

If you hear back first about the pickup, please let me know. ill do the same.
[Nexus 4 General] willybarca:
- 11/16/2012 - Friday

12:35 pm

In transit

ALEXANDRIA AU

Package available for clearance

- 11/15/2012 - Thursday

9:15 pm

In transit

LANTAU ISLAND HK

6:34 pm

Left FedEx origin facility

LANTAU ISLAND HK

6:33 pm

Picked up

LANTAU ISLAND HK

Package received after FedEx cutoff

- 11/13/2012 - Tuesday

6:00 am

Shipment information sent to FedEx

---------- Post added at 02:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:41 AM ----------

guys the trackin is really terrible .. if trackin says its in hk it might actually be here in sydney
[Nexus 4 General] InsaneCheese:
It *might* be, but FedEx have pretty well confirmed that there is at least some sitting around in Hong Kong somewhere.
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
You sure? I'm pretty sure mine would still be sitting in Hong Kong. Everyone else got their tracking updated that it's in Alexandria or on board to be delivered.

I really don't think mine is in AU. I'll prob get it Monday, maybe Tues at the latest.
[Nexus 4 General] :
Same, you let me know too. I told her that it was my girlfriend's birthday today and its for her so I needed it ASAP hahahahahaha
[Nexus 4 General] noobdeagle:
i think its silly how its flagged as not due for delivery so they dont put it on a truck, why dont they just try and deliver it earlier ?; seems strange to me.
[Nexus 4 General] jok4h:
LOL awesome lie. The branch close at 6:30 but i dont want to be driving during peak hr traffic on Victoria Rd!
[Nexus 4 General] :
I agree, my work in Parramatta where its being delivered to is like 5 mins from their depot. Pretty silly too if you ask me.
[Nexus 4 General] Nucleotide:
For anyone who hasn't had their tracking information updated, don't write it off as not being delivered today just yet.

I had a Nexus 7 delivered to me on Monday and not one bit of tracking information was updated until after I received the item and signed for it. It was only then (about an hour later) that ALL tracking information appeared on the FedEx website.

I've had a few items delivered via FedEx in the past and their tracking system, as far as I'm concerned, is absolutely **** house!

Until 5pm comes around today, you may still get it, regardless of what the tracking information says. I'm doubtful but based on previous experiences, I'm still hopeful today may be the day.
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
That may be for those without any tracking info, but I (along with others) have received tracking info and the last we've heard is that the phones are at Lantou Island, HK.

Sure there could update issues from Lantau to here, but I doubt it.

Well everyone grats to everyone who have/will receive it today.
[Nexus 4 General] DarkRyoushii:
as posted earlier, this will allow u to find out what plane your package is on - if any - which u can then put into google as "Flight xxxxx" and it will tell you departure and arrival times. In my melbourne case, mine's on the CX163 flight. Departed recently and arriving 10:35 tonight at tullamarine airport.

Hope this helps :)
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
Mine says:

"Information Not Available"

That sucks...
[Nexus 4 General] Nucleotide:
Thanks. Mine is on the same flight as yours.

Do FedEx operate on a Saturday? Is there any reason why we couldn't go to the FedEx depot on Saturday and pick it up?
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
Has anyone in Brisbane gotten theirs, or had theirs move past Lantou Island? I'm starting to think Syd/Melb got on a particular flight whereas, Brisbane will be bundled together on a different flight?
[Nexus 4 General] jok4h:
Sounds like Perth & Sydney are the only 2 states that have received their thus far..

Im still waiting for fedex to call be back if i can pickup, almost been 2hrs now
[Nexus 4 General] :
Yeh I haven't heard either, I'm going to call them back now
[Nexus 4 General] noobdeagle:
i can think of one reason ......they are not open :\
[Nexus 4 General] jok4h:
Check here for operating hours for your branch:

http://www.fedex.com/au/dropoff/
[Nexus 4 General] :
Its ready! Driving there now! :)
[Nexus 4 General] Nucleotide:
Thanks. :)

Derrimut

100 Parkwest Drive

Derrimut

VIC 3030

Mon - Fri: 08:30 - 19:00

Sat: 08:30 - 12:00

Sun: Closed

Awesome. Might be heading there tomorrow morning.
[Nexus 4 General] jok4h:
Fingers crossed for you!
[Nexus 4 General] meno69:
I'm in Brisbane and my 4 devices are in Alexandria atm.
[Nexus 4 General] psy:
My phone is on Cathay Pacific Airways flight 163 and will arrive in Melbourne at 10.30PM this evening.

Unfortunately I dont think Ill be able to go collect it from the depot as its being shipped to my girlfriend at her work address.
[Nexus 4 General] DarkRyoushii:
I'm doing the same thing as you, I think I'll call up tomorrow morning to make sure it's there and it's okay to pick up since it's an hour and a half drive away.. but totally worth it hehe maybe I'll see ya there ;D
[Nexus 4 General] :
Don't mean to rub it in, but.... FIRST!
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
God damnit. So I just got unlucky with getting my N4 on the plane, even though I would have ordered my phone <5min after it was available? That sucks.
[Nexus 4 General] mrxd:
Yeah, it's rather odd. I ordered my phone about 5 minutes before my mate and his is in ALEXANDRIA and mine is still on that damned island in HK, haha.
[Nexus 4 General] lbrewer:
Soooooo..... (not intentionally taking up screen space for the lucky ones) is there anyone that STILL has not received ANY form of notification on shipping etc???
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
I think yours might be one of the ones on backorder? Have you received an email about it?
[Nexus 4 General] Nucleotide:
Nice one. :)

Enjoy.
[Nexus 4 General] lbrewer:
Nope, absolutely nothing at all???
[Nexus 4 General] :
Its pretty good everyone, built as well as everyone else is saying. Good luck with all your orders! :)
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
Try to contact Google Play Store. If you didn't get your shipping number by now, I'm thinking yours might be on backorder.
[Nexus 4 General] lbrewer:
Thanks for the info, just got off the phone to Play Store support. Was assured that my device had left 'google land' (actually used those words) and was waiting to be received by the shipper (FedEx I assume). As soon as the shipper scans it in I will receive the email. I told her that I was concerned due to these backorder status' being received, she said that it was definitely on it's way. hmmmm/grrrrr/happy/nervous all at the same time hahaha.
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
Well that's good to hear. At least you won't have to wait up to 3 weeks.

Just curious, where in Aust do you live? I'm in Bris and I think my phone will fly out tonight from Hong Kong, so hopefully delivered by Monday.
[Nexus 4 General] lbrewer:
Live in Sydney, as much I am dissapointed I havn't recieved a shipping notification, am happy I havn't got a back order either.
[Nexus 4 General] n7of9:
mine got on a vehicle for delivery from Alexandria at midday, being delivered to Sydney CBD...i will either have it in the next hour, or i have to wait till monday :(
[Nexus 4 General] sub69:
Having mine delivered to Sydney CBD also...

I got confirmation of my order at 12.17 on Tuesday, and my tracking information at 21.03 on Wednesday.

Fedex has my parcel arriving at Lantau Island at 17.47 yesterday, where it has apparently been sitting for the last 22 hours.

Hopefully on Monday...
[Nexus 4 General] meno69:
Argh anyone else got this?

"A FedEx Systems Outage has delayed release."
[Nexus 4 General] elite_gamer04:
EXACT same story for me and a few others other at Whirlpool mate (about 3-4 of us so far).

Wallet is pending

Store says complete

Bank account has pre-auth payment

and Google Support assures me its fine

But still no tracking number, even called FedEx and worked backwards for a Tracking Number with no luck. Then I saw the 'Backorder' news on Reddit and got scared, I think they're buying time and just don't have the numbers but took our order...

Keep us posted mate.
[Nexus 4 General] n7of9:
i just got off the phone with FedEx, told the CSO that i would need to keep my delivery department open if it is being delivered...she put me on hold and spoke with the driver and said i should expect it before 5pm (so within the hour)...FINGERS AND BITS CROSSED!
[Nexus 4 General] damien.morrissey:
Yes, I too am in the same boat. I spoke to Google today who said it should be fine, but that it was TNT (or whoever) who fulfilled the orders.

We will see, but at this stage it looks like nothing's coming soon. My guess is that the best way to gauge this is to see when the credit card authorisation is fully processed.
[Nexus 4 General] 6i9:
Can I please have that number?

This is what I'm seeing on my screen

http://imgur.com/2FGgw
[Nexus 4 General] damien.morrissey:
Good luck with that! Let us know if you get it and you're initial impressions...
[Nexus 4 General] n7of9:
OMG!!! ...and i've got plans tonight so won't be home till after 10pm
[Nexus 4 General] jok4h:
Grats!

Im playing with mine as we speak!

Dunno if i should peel the stickers off lol :p

Im also so paranoid when i get new devices.
[Nexus 4 General] 6i9:
NICE!!

please give me the FedEx number!
[Nexus 4 General] n7of9:
fedex.com.au contact us
[Nexus 4 General] wisey18:
Just got off the phone from FedEx. My N4 is coming on Monday. You guys are lucky to have gotten yours today.
[Nexus 4 General] :
So far... the best thing I'm loving about the N4 is its nice, deep rumble vibration. So much better than the Gnex!
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
Where do you live and where is your N4 located right now?

Here's what my status looks like: http://i.imgur.com/Bxz9Q.jpg

Feels bad man.
[Nexus 4 General] meno69:
Anybody else got this?

Original invoice with company logo and/or original signature is required for clearance.

Recommended action:

Shipper must provide.

Reason for delay:

A FedEx Systems Outage has delayed release.

Recommended action:

No action required at this time.
[Nexus 4 General] jok4h:
Getting away from pentile screen is my #1 thing.

Screen is so nice, on par with the OneX/XL
[Nexus 4 General] wisey18:
My shipment status is the same as you. I.e still in HK. I live in Sydney.
[Nexus 4 General] noobdeagle:
does yours also have the heavy touch sensitivity to ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1994628
[Nexus 4 General] willybarca:
Nov 16, 2012 2:47 PM

Clearance delay - Import

ALEXANDRIA AUA FedEx Systems Outage has delayed release.

whats wrong with this people
[Nexus 4 General] elite_gamer04:
Interesting post over at: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2010894&p=47#r938 - seems to be an issue with a few of us Australian's. Hit him up over at Whirlpool or PM me here and I can keep him updated with a list.
[Nexus 4 General] n7of9:
i read that thread and tested mine, i defnitely don't have that issue
[Nexus 4 General] TheKaptone:
http://m.pocketnow.com/2012/11/15/nexus-4-backordered

Anyone heard this and know of any truth to the story
[Nexus 4 General] jok4h:
Is there some sort of test mode available? like *#0*# for the sammy devices?
[Nexus 4 General] Mischaseb:
So looks like we're looking at a waiting time of weeks before those of us who missed out have the chance to order again??
[Nexus 4 General] :
Its more sensitive than the gnex.... But that's a good thing! The gnex would all of a sudden lose touch accuracy every now and then. No issues with the N4 thus far
[Nexus 4 General] :
DC-HSDPA (42mbit) on Telstra in Parramatta NSW
[Nexus 4 General] n7of9:
can you please speedtest wifi?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1994315
[Nexus 4 General] :
I used it briefly on my home wifi and it was working great. Didn't speedtest it though. My home internet is only 8mbit or so on ADSL2+.... too far from the Optus exchange :(
[Nexus 4 General] ngkongArm:
humbly asking for help from any of you who want to send me notifications when N4 is already on stock (again) ?

because i'm not australian and i can't buy from play store because my country not supported by google. :(

but i have a friend in australia that want to order it for me.
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
"Package received after FedEx cutoff"

Wtf is this bull****? It's been sitting at Lantau Island for a whole day now and still isn't going to get shipped out? WTF?
[Nexus 4 General] xdatastic:
i just got same update. also the delivery date just changed from today to Tuesday :(
[Nexus 4 General] lbrewer:
Another day, still nothing what so ever. At least I didn't get a 'back-order' notification I guess. Anyhow, goodnight all and enjoy for those whom received their N4s.
[Nexus 4 General] wisey18:
Mine says package received after cutoff also but it does also say on schedule and will receive before 6pm Monday.
[Nexus 4 General] n7of9:
how long till you get NBN?

does your OTG work? i can't get it to work with any app at all
[Nexus 4 General] wisey18:
I have NBN. Will test on Monday when I get my N4.
[Nexus 4 General] thesab:
Anyone in Melbourne heard anything about our N4's arriving in Derrimut? Was really hoping to pick mine up today.
[Nexus 4 General] Nucleotide:
I've actually just called FedEx. Apparently I can't pick it up today because it's scheduled for delivery on Monday. Monday it is. Meh!

---------- Post added at 08:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:46 AM ----------

Settle dude. 3-5 business days for delivery. Get over it ffs!
[Nexus 4 General] adrian.gab:
Mine is the same :(
[Nexus 4 General] Kvoth:
For those getting friends/family to buy it while they are visiting Australia, please note that they will be able to claim the GST back at the Aussie airport when they leave (Google "Tourist Refund Scheme Australia"). However, they will need to request a valid TAX INVOICE from Google Play. Whether or not they send one is another matter (though they are required to by law). If they successfully claim the tax back, this would make the price about $336 and $382.

Note also that will need to order from Google Play with an Australian credit card.
[Nexus 4 General] AkaGrey:
Hi, tnx for the info. Can you explain what is this TAX INVOIVE ? OR rather, if u don't want i can google tbh.

edit: nvm, How can I request the tax invoive from google play? So i can explain to my friend how to do :)
[Nexus 4 General] eddy4823:
He just has to make sure that he doesn't bring too many items. Best way is, let ur dad open the box. What's the cost of Nexus 4 in Australia btw ?
[Nexus 4 General] :
He misspelled "invoice" lol. It's just a receipt.

Will be ordering 2 x 16gb models on Tuesday.

Then selling my S3 and the Mrs' Galaxy Nexus :)

Should be great. No doubt not too many people around my area will buy one hehe.

Dan
[Nexus 4 General] AkaGrey:
So, practically, is the receipt the delivery man gives to you when u receive the package?

Hope to get 1 nex by 15th of december :(
[Nexus 4 General] funkyblue04:
I personally am not as excited this year around. I am waiting for the final reviews and proper battery testing.

1. Battery life does not seem much better. Right now battery life is not so good on the Galaxy Nexus. Bonus is I can swap a battery. I purchased a charger and 2 extra batteries. Makes life easier.

2. Glass on the back. I drop my phone. It happens. Silicone case plus plastic = still like new.

I want it for Vodafone DC-HSDPA+ network, but that is really it.

There is also no 32gb option.
[Nexus 4 General] thghost:
Add 50$ to the price of that in USA.. :)
[Nexus 4 General] sadsac:
I'll be getting the 16gb version, coming from a grey import HTC desire s

I'll be trying Google music too, just signed up via us proxy, the coming scan and match sounds awesome too

Bit concerned about the glass, will have to be gentler than I've been on the desire s

Also looking forward to wireless charging if the chargers can be had for a decent price
[Nexus 4 General] RsurNexusS:
Many people are thinking the time of the launch worldwide will all be 00:00 AM PST (pacific time), that means 7 PM here for me in Melbourne. I guess this may well be very true because this way it will be fair, as it will be available at the same time all around the world. 0:00 am pacific time guys lets hope its true!
[Nexus 4 General] Mischaseb:
Same here! just sold my OneX in anticipation of ordering a N4 the moment its available :)
[Nexus 4 General] Grandpipe:
if data allowance is your concern, and you're a telstra customer, there is a service called Mog that is unmetered. Have a mate who used it and says its great, high bit rate etc. I think the cost is similar to spoitify premium.
[Nexus 4 General] Kvoth:
Whoops thanks... But it's not just a receipt.

Not necessarily. I've asked on other Aussie forums, and everyone who has ordered a Nexus 7 says Google doesn't supply a valid tax invoice by default. A tax invoice has to have the ABN (Australian Business number) of the business, the words "Tax Invoice", and itemised GST amounts. Chances are you'll have to request one specifically from Google, and they may or may not comply (even though technically they are required to by law).

You may be able to get away with a receipt, if the customs officer is in a good mood and you can show them Google's ABN.
[Nexus 4 General] Blocoholi:
How long until midnight in Australia?
[Nexus 4 General] funkyblue04:
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=time+in+sydney&oq=time+in+sydney&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

About 4 hours Sydney time.

Not sure what everyone is so excited for. I'm waiting to see what real battery life is like. Plus build quality.
[Nexus 4 General] sunsunsunsunsunsun:
I really hope it gets released at midnight here but we probably wont get it until the 14th when its the 13th in Cali.
[Nexus 4 General] Blocoholi:
thanks, I wonder If Australians are then able to order or not.
[Nexus 4 General] TheKaptone:
Looking fwd to this one myself going to switch from a Desire HD, has been a good phone for me (many flashes since bought) but i am really looking fwd to getting this phone

Great idea for an Aussie thread as well :)
[Nexus 4 General] shr33kant:
Looks like all eyes are on this thread to see if they're releasing by regional time or not ^_^
[Nexus 4 General] Nucleotide:
7pm on the 13th - so tomorrow arvo/night?
[Nexus 4 General] Teejai80:
Google music, anyone got a link to this being released in Aus? I thought it was just buying movies?
[Nexus 4 General] Nark.GA60:
Mine is finally on a plane! It'll be Tuesday before it reaches me in Canberra, though.
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
Is anyone else's still sitting at Lantau Island? Mine 'missed the cutoff' so I don't know when it will actually ship out.
[Nexus 4 General] wisey18:
Mine still is but it still says on schedule for Monday.
[Nexus 4 General] I Can Be Your Hero:
I don't have a delivery date. Should I be worried?

On a side note, Nexus 7 updated to 4.2. It's a petty nice update.
[Nexus 4 General] n7of9:
i wouldn't worry about it...mine was only updated to 'Monday' on Friday morning, and i actually received it by the end of the day Friday
[Nexus 4 General] wisey18:
Maybe call FedEx to check. I had to call them cause the delivery on the FedEx report said ACT and I'm in NSW! But they have the right address so all good.
[Nexus 4 General] lbrewer:
So, just got my back-order email. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind that I have to wait a little longer I know I will get it (even though I have to use my wife's old iPhone4 while I wait as I sold my SGS3) eventually.

What gives me the absolute ****s is that the 3 Google CSRs' that I spoke with talked to me like I was some aussie idiot, and assured me that my order was on it's way and not to panic blah blah blah.....

anyway rant over. Just glad I have some sort of idea now rather that having OCD like tendencies to refresh my email and these forums.

Heres hoping I will get mine within the next couple/few weeks.

Thanks again gents/ladies for listing to my problems (more than likely on your new devices haha)

Cheers
[Nexus 4 General] thesab:
Just got back from Derrimut and we both got our phones :) I got mine straight away and had to wait for DarkRyoushii to get his. I sat down and starting pulling my phone out and playing with it while loads of people came in to get there phones and had to wait ages. haha
[Nexus 4 General] Nucleotide:
Damn! I knew I should have taken the chance and made the trip.

Glad you got it anyway. :good:
[Nexus 4 General] DarkRyoushii:
wondering how many people we saw here today, but I guess we are all too busy playing with our phones while the poor FedEx staff are probably still trying to find people's orders. :P
[Nexus 4 General] thesab:
Yeah... the fedex people did not look happy, they were still trying to sort it all when loads of people just kept coming in