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[Nexus 4 General] Prady777:
Can you please elaborate that couple of days? And what if the debit card is low on balance when they try to charge for the second time? :confused:
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
Hola! HSG has shipped my N4 via Fedex Intl Economy (I chose Standard shipping) yesterday PST & it's saying delivery on 6th Feb!! What more can one expect?? :victory: Can't wait to lay my hands on you beauty - Nexus 4!! :D

Need some suggestions on Screen Protectors & Cases! Since Gadget Shieldz has mostly -ve feedback, I'm considering these options:

Case:

1A. http://www.ebay.in/itm/Soft-Flexibl...Accessories&hash=item3ccccd0431#ht_2565wt_906

OR

1B. http://www.ebay.in/itm/S-line-TPU-C..._Accessories&hash=item3a7df07fcc#ht_766wt_906

Screen protector:

2A. http://www.ebay.in/itm/Clear-Glossy...LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item3ccd0addee#shId

OR

2B. http://www.ebay.in/itm/L-K-Google-L...ccessories&hash=item2a27d3b724#ht_1654wt_1139

Thoughts? Suggestions?
[Nexus 4 General] Maxxxxxxxxxx:
Ok i have been following this thread for months

plz suggest which one is bext HSG or PPOBOX

i stay in mumbai so which will be really helpful

:)
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
It's down to personel choice ! I would say ppobox I'm using S&S
[Nexus 4 General] TheQuarterMile:
Can you order more than 2 Nexus 4 at the same time by adding them to the cart and checking them out together?

Those who ordered like 4 you used the same amount?
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
That depends on bank. For some it's week for others 15 days.

If debit card is low on balance and charging fails, you'll get mail from Google asking you to update your card details. Just remove and add you card again once you have balance and it will charge again.

Sent from LG Google Nexus 4 using XDA Premium
[Nexus 4 General] legolas85:
Booked using Indian Credit Card | Billing and shipping address is PPOBOX address

@all those you booked using Indian Credit card and got it successfully shipped and forwarded by PPOBOX

Just confirming , while booking you gave the billing and shipping address as PPOBOX address only right? and not the billing address as your indian address to which you credit card is registered to?

Asking because my friend in USA booked for himself using USA credit card and its already shipped to him(yesterday at about 7pm ist). I(living in india) booked about 6 hrs after him and I am using PPOBOX. So technically they should have shipped mine as well

Is using PPOBOX address delaying the process? Since my indian credit card is not registered to the PPOBOX address?

PS: I got a message from bank immediately after booking that i have been credited approx 21k. I know this is authorization.
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
No one knows what technology is google using to take up the orders .i booked on 29th using us credit card and its still showing shipping estimates 13th feb .and others who ordered on 30th and 31st got their orders shippedm:/
[Nexus 4 General] Earayil:
Got my N4

My brother in the US had bought the device for me on the 30th of Jan. He received the phone today. Thats just 3 days. I say impressive.

Now just waiting for him to come down to India :D
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
Yes my phone is at my HSG address. Now time to pay ship and hope its in my very soon.
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
Not Fifo. But everything's much quicker this time around.
[Nexus 4 General] sandeep_008:
Nexus 4 Availability in India

Nexus 4 Availability in India

Just check Saholicdotcom , what it says..
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
No one is denying that ..
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Even if it's true then we can have the service centre here itself. Not to mention that we have to spend some extra bucks.
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
How much value did u declare I am declaring $349 and not Google's shipping cost. Is it OK?

How much time did they after you u paid? Will they ship today being a Saturday?
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
When N4 was released, it was listed on saholic as coming in Dec to India which was then moved to Jan 2013 and after couple of days as coming soon. That page is same for about a month and half now. Nothing new.
[Nexus 4 General] mammenj:
I placed the order on 29th, but on wallet it says order paced on 29th, Google received the order on 31 and delivery for 13th.
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
Same here :)
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
"Google received your order" is when your order enters their inventory system. Took couple of days for me too.
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
Ur order got shipped ?
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
Same. $349. They shipped within a day for me.
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
Talking about last round mate. Simple thing about googles order processing - no discernable logic. I bought 3 phones n had 3 drastically different order- to- shipping timelines. This time they have more inventory but the discrepancies will be there, albeit less drastic (hopefully). There's no point obsessing about someone who ordered after u getting shipping notice first.
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
My package is with UPS. Expected delivery is 4/2/13 EOD.

Waiting desperately for this beauty.
[Nexus 4 General] krunal1981:
Ahh Crap . Placed my order through the UK play store. It shows Pending . Placed the order on 29th Jan. whats the worst part my friend in the US has also placed an order . I cannot cancel the order placed in the UK play store now.
[Nexus 4 General] navino87:
Ordered on 29 January 2013 13:57:01 UTC-8.. Nothing yet :(.. Earlier the status of the order was 'Pre-ordered'. A day b4 it had been changed to Feb 13.. Ordered 2 X nexus 4 16gb in the first order and then ordered 2 X bumper few mins later.. Sharing this just in case som1 find it useful.. But I got nothing to be worried as long as they send it b4 feb 13..
[Nexus 4 General] Earayil:
Reliable?

But is it reliable? They have changed it many times.

Hopefully the phone will be released in India, We will get service in that case. :good:
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Oh have you paid more money for the phone coz they are more costly there
[Nexus 4 General] navino87:
Guys, suggestion needed on screen guard.. Skinomi or BSE?? cant decide between these both.. Other suggestions are also welcomed..
[Nexus 4 General] new to android:
LG Store or Hopshopgo.com?

Hey guys,

A friend of mine has gone to the US and says he can buy the unlocked Nexus 4 from a LG store for $380 dollars. He'll bring it this week.

Shall I go for this? I'm worried about not buying from the Play Store in case it causes problems.

Those who have ordered using hopshopgo.com, please tell me how much you played overall? The first post says hopshopgo.com charges around $40 - 45. Some confirmation would be good.

Please advise which is the better option. Thanks!
[Nexus 4 General] Nikschavan:
I am starting to think who ordered 2 phones have not yet got their orders processed.

i placed order on 29th for two N4 and still no mail from google :(

hope it gets processed sooner
[Nexus 4 General] njarun:
Nexus 4 From Play Store US

Recently I purchased N4 from Play Store US through my cousin (his card, his address). Google calculated a total of $ 13.99 for shipping and $ 27 as tax. How about you guys? Anyway the grant total is $ 390.
[Nexus 4 General] Earayil:
This time the service is much better. They are shipping everything on time. So nothing to worry bro.:highfive:
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Yes it's same. Only change will be in the tax. Some stated have tax and some don't.

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Do you got confirmation mail from Google?
[Nexus 4 General] pra12:
Please help guys

hey guys can someone please tell me if i purchase the nexus 4 from the google play store from the method given on the first page,from which account should i login in google play store,my usual gmail id or should i create a new id having address and country as us?

guys please help.................
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Your usual Google account is enough. I have done the same. You're good to go.
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
Its just my opinion you should buy from play store and used some forwarding service to ship it to india.

I am using Hopshopgo. i ordered 16GB HDFC debited 19615/- now paid HSG 1516/- to HSG....plus some more for customs and octroi to DHL/FedEx..
[Nexus 4 General] mlndshh:
i am using ppobox to ship 2 nexus 4s...they require me to create an unique package id(before shipping/buying)...which requires the order no. on the item invoice how do i get it?
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Search for ppo box and unique id in this thread. You'll know.
[Nexus 4 General] sb9772:
Write 'NA' & Create a package id & after placed the order just edit it & put the information.
[Nexus 4 General] athani:
I know that DHL charge for octroi. Can anyone confirm if FedEx do too?
[Nexus 4 General] Maxxxxxxxxxx:
what if i by mistake enter wrong amount like i entered 249$ instead of 349$ :S
[Nexus 4 General] sb9772:
Nexus 4 Shipping

Order date: Jan 29, 2013 9:27:57 AM PST

Jan 31

Google Inc. received your order.

Feb 2

Google Inc. shipped your order.

Feb 2

Google Inc. charged your MASTERCARD for $416.97. "GOOGLE *Devices" will appear on your billing statement.
[Nexus 4 General] pra12:
Thanks bro :D for the reply now ready to go.........:good::good::good:
[Nexus 4 General] gkrishn:
placed order on 31 noon IST. got mail just now, that it has been shipped. But it has been shipped on 1/feb.
[Nexus 4 General] legolas85:
Feb 2? I read they take 2 -3 business days to process the order. Sat and Sun are not business days. Or Google started working on sats as well because of the Order loads?
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Just got mail from google that they have shipped both my phones. I have ordered on January 29th.
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
My order from the 31st just shipped out.
[Nexus 4 General] adityak28:
Hello guys,

I apologize if this question has already been answered previously. It's really cumbersome to read through 500 odd pages and a quick search didn't really get me the results. So here goes...

I have a friend in California and I have purchased a Nexus 4 and it has already arrived at his house. I wanted to know what are my options to have it delivered at my place here in Bangalore. I'd rather have a reliable but a slightly more expensive option than something that's very cheap but unreliable. Can someone please tell me what is a reliable procedure to have it shipped to Bangalore and approximately how much it might cost me?

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 4 General] Nikschavan:
lucky you!! i ordered 2 N4 on 29th no mail yet :(
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
Check the first post in this thread and look for 'Import Options'.
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Two phones and HSG.
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
You'll be charged for the full customs amount anyway since they check and not just take your word for it!! Plus you'll be fined heavily for the attempt to fraud by under-declaring value of goods.
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
should we declare the amount as 349$ or 349$+shipping charges charged by google??
[Nexus 4 General] adityak28:
These option like PPOBOX and HOMESHOPGO talk about me shipping the phone to their address via Play Store and then they will forward it to me right? But in my case, the phone has already arrived at my friend's place.

PS: Sorry if I'm asking stupid questions. XDA can be a slightly rough place and I appreciate your patience :)
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
You just need to ask your friend to ship it to their address. Once they receive it, they'll ship it here. :)

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I think they're only concerned about the value of the goods. So just $349 should do.
[Nexus 4 General] funzuloo:
Got shipping confirmation mail for one of my 2 Nexus 4 orders and the other one is still on pending section. Is this a normal thing? How about with you guys who ordered 2 devices got the shipping confirmation for both the devices together?
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
Did you use the same email address to put two orders?
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
Hahaha I ordered two and didn't even get a notification on any of dem .l,lol
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Octroi is charged by the state government. I don't think the shipping company has anything to do with it.
[Nexus 4 General] funzuloo:
Ya used the same email id......actually in my case during first order some technical error happened and the order didnt go through so i tried again but never got the order confirmed and soon got two messages for 362USD being debited from my credit card twice, checked google wallet and there were two seperate orders on pending section tried cancelling one but didnt happen. and then a while ago got shipping confirmation for one of the orders and the other one still on pending. What gonna happen now? are they going to cancel it and return the money back or they will ship it too? thats why was asking those who ordered two devices got their shipping confirmation together? Replies will be helpfull.
[Nexus 4 General] athani:
I've never had to pay octroi when shipping with SNS. DHL - yes, FedEx - I don't know.
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Don't worry. I too had the same problem. That have shipped the mobile after a couple of hours.
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
I think only in Mumbai customs you've to pay Octroi. Right? I guess Delhi, Chennai or Bangalore people didn't pay anything other than customs duty & handling charges - which should amount to around 1000 bucks. Anyone with any different experience?
[Nexus 4 General] sandeep_008:
N4

Mine N4 reach to Mumbai Custom

:highfive:
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Shipped via DHL to Hyderabad. There was no octroi.

Sent from LG Google Nexus 4 using XDA Premium
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
AFAIK only MH charges Octroi.
[Nexus 4 General] X0LARIUM:
My brother ordered it for me on 29th. He got a mail yesterday saying its been shipped. Yay!

(But hasn't come yet?)

I'm a little confused about these services that ship. Just want to know if they repackage it on their end or not?

If so, the package will be opened at customs right?

Thanks.

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
They won't repack. It's our luck whether the customs open the package or not.
[Nexus 4 General] aditya.bgs:
finally My N4 reached mumbai customs today...hopefully will get it by tuesday or wednesday ... shipped via PPOBox
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
Can anyone provide the list of all the UPS Tracking Statuses their device have gone through before it actually delivered to the HSG warehouse?
[Nexus 4 General] X0LARIUM:
If I pick BorderLinx, will they take the responsibility of clearing customs?

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
That depends. For some the box was opened and some are lucky to get a sealed pack.
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
Tracking

Check the attachment
[Nexus 4 General] X0LARIUM:
Oh OK. Thanks. But no damage to the device either ways right?

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Yes they won't even power the device too.
[Nexus 4 General] darkkid85:
Just got my n4 today, cousin bot it from the us.

Where the heck are the headphones? Its probably a cost saving measure i think?:crying:

I think i will need to buy the pin connector or whatever, the phone comes with american pins. I will need an indian converter probably :angel:
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
The converters are cheap. In think I paid 20 rs for one.

Also, stock headphones are usually worthless. You're better off buying one of your own choice.
[Nexus 4 General] darkkid85:
Thx dude. Do u recommend any good headphones?

I c ur from bang 2. Any good place u d recommend as well? :p

Raamu
[Nexus 4 General] sb9772:
i've paid 10 bucks:p
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
The last earphones I got were from a Swedish company called

JAYS, named the a-Jays Three. Cost about 2.5k, and very balanced sound. It's out of stock on flipkart, but should be available on eBay. Check out some reviews on YouTube to see if it meets your needs.

Precisely. :D
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
I'm using these earphones now, and have fallen in love with it. Poweramp and Brainwavz R1 is an awesome combination.

http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-r1-dual-dynamic-speaker-in-ear-earphones
[Nexus 4 General] athani:
That's right. Only cities in Maharashtra levy octroi.
[Nexus 4 General] ksavai:
Now since April octroi charges for mumbai only other cities are not Charing
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
Order placed 29th , google received my order on 31st and since then no update from google . Errr
[Nexus 4 General] mammenj:
Same here mate, I think many people in the same situation.

[OT] If I don't get this I will go with the Z :)
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
Google's shipping priority is so random. There's no telling when they'll ship it. Just gotta wait.
[Nexus 4 General] alex40:
My Device has been shipped. I Placed the order on 30th 7am IST. I got a shipping confirmation email yesterday 4 30 pm but my only concern is the tracking hasn't being updated.
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
To all of those who are confused credit card or debit card works or not??? Just do this...

Add ur Credit/Debit card details in Google wallet account & buy an app on google play store... If it works it will surely work with buying a device... All the procedures are same for buying app or device... Except while buying device, specify a US based shipping address... Thats all... :good:

White Nexus are rumored to be launched on 13th Dec... If u can order it as soon as possible, I see no reason why it shouldn't deliver before 2-3 days... Max it may take a week... If there is a delay, just cancel order & get a refund... As simple as that... But, No one can exactly say what google does... Hope is that the second batch would fill in stocks... But, u never know... :)
[Nexus 4 General] Dhwanik:
since nexus 4 is out of stock

is there any other phone i can ask my brother to bring???

budget is 400 usd max.

p.s my brother is now coming on 29 th Dec
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
I don't think that's accurate. Apps are available for purchase worldwide, so it obviously works with all accepted cards worldwide. I have personally purchased several apps through my Indian Debit Card, but that doesn't ensure that the same will also work for something that's meant to be US-Only. (by "work", I don't simply mean making the payment; that will definitely work, but within hours you will be refunded for not being a US resident)

Best to be safe and open a new Google account with US information, sign up for Google Wallet through this account, and then add an international card (credit or debit, whichever) with a US billing address and shipping address and keep it ready for Nexus 4 purchase through the play store. And only access this account from a US IP - preferably same IP (or at least an IP from the same city) every time.

There's still a chance your order might get cancelled later on due to incorrect billing address (because obviously the billing address associated with your card will be an Indian one, not the US one you would have entered). Nothing can be done about that I guess, just leave it to fate and try your luck. :cowboy:
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
Dude u r so wrong... One who went to US from India can use his/her Indian Credit Card easily... Thats why its called an International Credit Card... I have doubts about debit cards from India as some Indian banks tend to limt the amount of purchase with debit card & debit cards have a 2 step verification which isn't accepted in some places... But there is no question of Not working as Visa/Master Cards made for purpose of Universal acceptance... My friend is studying in LA & he still uses an Indian Credit Card as his parents deposit money to his account here...

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Dude no one can tell u anything concrete now as nobody knows what google will do in second batch... So wait till google has its 2nd batch & book it as early as possible & it should deliver within 2-3 buisiness days... If delay occurs, cancel order & get a refund & buy some other phone... But I don't think u get a device as good as this for less than 400$...
[Nexus 4 General] Harkunwar:
Lets wait and watch white nexus 4 :\ (wanted it a bit before)
[Nexus 4 General] anshumandash:
What about custom charges. None of these shipping services include custom duty, I have checked these sites FAQ details. They say it will be charged by the courier company. What is the best way to calculate custom duty?

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
Reputed companies like FedEx, DHL & manymore include customs in their shipping costs itself orelse why would u think they charge u 60 - 100$??? Just shipping will not cost u more than 30$ even if u buy it from a far far world... So the rest is customs only... These mediator companies like Borderlinx, MYUS, PPOBOX & manymore will ship it through FedEx, DHL etc. for the same reason...
[Nexus 4 General] anshumandash:
From your list of sites above, I have checked MYUS FAQs. Even though they are charging about $60, it does not include customs. Again all these sites are charging based on weight of the package, and customs duty is applicable on cost of the product being imported. So it is obvious these websites are not adding customs duty.

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
Probably MYUS just calculates shipping... But the Shipping companies like FedEx, DHL actually have to pay customs when their packages arrive at airport terminal... So u have to rely on FedEx or DHL when calculating shipping + Customs... I personaly haven't calculated via MYUS but Negri Electronics gives u exact picture of shipping + customs = 57.5$ (for Economic shipping via FedEx)
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
Misleading information again.

1) They do not provide FedEx Economy. Only Priority which costs $78 or so.

2) Customs duty not included. Click here.
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
http://www.fedex.com/ca_english/international/customsservices/index.html

Also...

http://www.fedex.com/us/international/shipping-to-india/index.html
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
I'm not talking about standalone FedEx services. I was referring to Negri Electronics that you were talking about. Also, FedEx (even if you use their services directly) does clear customs, but they collect any excess amount while delivery.

Please refer to the link I posted in my previous post for information on Negri Electronics shipping/customs policy.
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
1. They do give two options - Economy(57.5$) & Priority(78$)... I even once again checked right now...

2. If they offer to ship via FedEx, it should handle customs... I don't know if they change those options after checkout... That would mean, don't buy...

That doesn't mean the information is misleading... I have just quoted what they have mentioned... If they change that after checkout what can anyone do - Blame them for mileading...
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
1. You would know if you'd actually proceeded with Checkout that they do NOT provide the Economy option for India. I placed an order with them earlier today choosing the Economy option, but was alerted during checkout that they only provide Priority option for international shipping and charged me for Priority shipping.

2. I'm not going to repeat myself. Some of them collect customs duty charges in advance - they clear customs without additional costs. But they also make huge amounts of profits because more often than not, they won't have to pay customs on most of their items. Then there are the better companies that do NOT charge customs charges up-front and only charge them during delivery if it was incurred. FedEx is one of them.