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[Nexus 4 General] Hrithan2020:
By domestic shipping, I meant shipping within US. From your brother's perspective he has to ship it domestically to HSG's address.

GPlay - 349$

Shipping to your brother's address + taxes - Around 25-40$ [depending on location]

Option to check and give for RMA in case of any issues

Domestic shipping to HSG address - 20$ + [ maybe even 30$, ask your brother to check ]

Alternate Option:

Shipping directly to HSG [ when ordering from google play , give HSG address ] - Around 14$ [as no tax]

HSG's charge to ship it to India - Around 22-28$ [depending on shipping chosen ]

Additional customs charge - Around Rs 1k

Hope it is clear now?
[Nexus 4 General] Maxx247:
how you buy your nexus 4 in google play?

how you buy your nexus 4 from google in india ? when i go google play site it says not available in your country and site doesn't open !

where you buy your nexus 4 at that price and please send me a link .
[Nexus 4 General] njarun:
N4 up in t-mobile site

well the n4 is up in the t-mobile site...

Can i buy it from the the carrier site by the method mentioned in the OP ???
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Yes it is..thanks. My brother also suggested USPS. United Stated Postal Serivce...NOT UPS.

Also what is RMA? I read what u wrote that u can return the box if the phone arrives damaged..I believe it has something to do with RMA.

And from what you are telling me, shipping directly to HSG is a cheaper option. Isn't it?

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Read the first page/ first post.

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[Nexus 4 General] raul.k:
Finally NEXUS 4

Hello Guys...

Finally recieved my Nexus 4 on 22nd... :D

first reaction its awesome.... truly awesome... and the best part all usual Galaxy S3 tom **** and harry loves this phone more than their own phone....

The interface is butter smoooth... :laugh:

Has anyone ordered via HSG FEdex ???? Please let me know the customs you paid ??? I paid 2700 INR

Also how do you transfer files from another android to Nexus... Its just not getting transferred... I tried many apps to... The issue is only with Nexus device I guess... Anyone has a suggestion on how you are getting apk files from your friend via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ??/
[Nexus 4 General] yoshimitsu1234:
My hopshopgo order reaching friend for whom i ordered today.

Cost-

Phone $363 = Rs. 20691

Hopshopgo - Rs. 1592

Customs and Octroi (mumbai) - Rs. 2043 ( 443 duty, 1200 Octroi and other taxes and handling charges)

Total - Rs. 24297

My phone brought in mumbai by a friend in CA cost me Rs. 22200

Another friend who ordered via ppobox got it for Rs 23200

So I would suggest all people in Maharashtra to go for ppobox as it is found to be cheapest but with risk of only $200 insurance v/s full insurance by hopshopgo but for a bit higher money.

Chose wisely according to your requirements. :D
[Nexus 4 General] sohanraohr:
Just change .apk to some other eg: .apk to .abc/.xyz or anything and send it to required device, after receiving on your nexus just rename it back to .apk and use it.

I used to do it that way in my galaxy nexus and it works

Sent using Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 General] navino87:
Hello friends.. I will be ordering the following items(for personal use) once N4 is back in stock..

Nexus 4 16gb - 2 nos

Bumper case - 2 nos,

Diztronic TPU Case - 2 nos

screen + rear guard - 4 nos

Xbox 360 RGH kit

Will there be custom problem if HSG ships combining all the items together?? If that is the case Here is what i have in mind,

Option 1 :

Shipment 1 - 1nos Nexus 4 16gb

Shipment 2 - 1nos nexus 4 16gb

shipment 3 - Accessories + Xbox 360 RGH kit

Option 2 :

Shipment 1 - 2nos Nexus 4 16gb

Shipment 2 - Accessories + Xbox 360 RGH kit

Please provide your views & suggest me an best option guys..

TY
[Nexus 4 General] kaushiknfs:
Opsan 2
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Except mobiles everything else on your list has about 20-25% duty.It's wise to ship the phones together in one shipment

and the rest bundled together.If you ship everything as one, custom guys might charge 20-25% for the whole thing and then

you'll have to fight it out.
[Nexus 4 General] edge12345:
Hi guys ...I am just about to receive my Nexus 4 ...can you tell me if any accessories(bumper, screengard..etc) are available online/gurgaon/delhi
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
Hey how to you merge different shipments at HSG or PPObox into a single one? Care to explain the process please.
[Nexus 4 General] ayusharad:
Got my nexus a week before and everything going smooth so far..

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Any place to get good screen guards in Delhi, anyone..??
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
gadgetshieldz.in
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
I would say Ebay for covers and scratch guards. For 50 rs u get 2 scratch guards.

all these guards have same purpose wether u put one which cost 1$ or the other cost 10$ .

I bought a TPU case along with 2 scratch guards (that time the seller was giving free scratch guards) for just 188/- (MRP 200 had a 6% discount coupon). So for 188 i have a TPU, and 2 scratch guards which are of decent quality. They in no way are bad. They are the same once which u get in small mobile repairing shops...

Though its just my opinion :D
[Nexus 4 General] yoshimitsu1234:
Those recommending gadgetsheildz have you used complete body protection? How is it? How does it cover back and sides? How about quality? Is it as smooth to touch upon as screen guard which comes on the phone out of the box?
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
I'm using it on my Nexus 4. I've installed only the front and back part of the protectors. Installing it is a real pain in the a$$. After installing it, it looks horrible but after some hours it improves. Once settled completely, it looks as good as a normal screenguard, provided you installed it perfectly. If you're using a bumper, the edges of the protectors comes out frequently due to the curved edges of the front glass, so you have to slide your finger across the edges to stick it back. This doesn't happen on the back side though.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Why not try Xtreemguard. Heard it's very good.They are giving 70% Off with 70OFF coupon and ship world wide.
[Nexus 4 General] Maxx247:
info for buying nexus 4

can someone help ?

is there any risks for buying nexus 4 online ? And how much it takes time to be deliver to address ?

i asking this because, this is first time to buy a phone from online stores.

sorry for bad english !!
[Nexus 4 General] yoshimitsu1234:
Link and coupon please? Also how much does it cost in total?
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
just google xtremeguard.

Coupoun 70OFF

(its 70% off)

10$ one costs 3$ . Not a bad deal, but shipping extra :P
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Shipping is another 3 odd dollars. You'll get one of the best screen protectors for about Rs 400. Couple of my friends have already ordered it and it's on its way. I don't like naked look so did not order.

Sent from LG Google Nexus 4 using XDA Premium
[Nexus 4 General] kaushiknfs:
Thank you! I just bought 2 sets. :highfive:
[Nexus 4 General] yoshimitsu1234:
I bought 3. 1 for me and other 2 for friends of mine. Nice and cheap. Hopefully now customs won't increase the price. :D
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
your bill might be around 15 _20 dollars. Customs shouldnt be above 5 dollars
[Nexus 4 General] yoshimitsu1234:
It was $12.87 = Rs. 721 payed via PayPal.
[Nexus 4 General] demon507:
I ordered thorough comGateway and my package was intact. I tear down the tape on box myself. I was charged 800rs for custom and package reached me within 4 days including weekends..

Shipping charges- 28$(express)

I received my package i guess 10 days ago posting now to inform that my package was not opened
[Nexus 4 General] abhay.jenna:
Hi.. my package has also reached hsg and i am going to get it shipped tomorrow. What steps should i take to ensure that there is nothing untowardly happens at the customs. I have updated all my invoices with them for the actual ones. What more?

thanks in advance.
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
You open an account with hsg/borderlinx/whatever. They will give you a us address. Your bro couriers it to that address. Once it arrives at the address, they'll notify and u pay the shipping charges to your address in India ( or anywhere else in the world) via credit card. Search the thread for best shipping options. I used borderlinx. Shipped 3 n4, 2 kindles n a bumper. No trouble.
[Nexus 4 General] sb9772:
Shipping

Which are best shipping options from US to India ? Plz elaborate .
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
Pray.

Nothing more you can do about customs
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Read the OP. Everything you need to know is there including cost.

Sent from LG Google Nexus 4 using XDA Premium
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Thanks so much. Basically I just need to ask my brother to order it and give the address of HSG. He WON'T give his address. It is actually pointless (and costly) to first order it at his place and THEN AGAIN to HSG address.

Also...will HSG take full responsibility of the package? Damages etc? I don't think I need a courier service any more right my brother directly gives HSG's address?

Thanks for your reply.

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
If you are ready to incur cost of few extra dollars, you can send it to your brothers place. Your brother can inspect the phone to make sure everything is fine and phone works then send it to HSG. If there are issues he can RMA it.

Most of our phones have had no issues, but it doesn't hurt to be careful. Doing RMA after it comes to India is a royal pain.
[Nexus 4 General] CrazySpartan:
Any idea where i can get front and back protector in India?? Links are very much appreciated :)
[Nexus 4 General] Vatumb:
http://www.gadgetshieldz.in/
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Hmmm...that would not only increase my cost but also take a little longer isn't it. But on the other hand, I will save lot of hassle if the phone is checked on that end. But what if something goes wrong on the way.

Also, does HSG take responsibility of clearing the customs?
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
I ordered via borderlinx and they charged me $10 for insurance. This covers if anything goes wrong with the device.

Borderlinx also takes care of customs and you don't pay anything to the courier. I payed a total of $40 which includes

shipping, customs and insurance to ship my device from US to India via DHL. Couple of my friends paid $32 as there was a offer going on.
[Nexus 4 General] Hrithan2020:
Yes, but for me it was worth it. I got a device which was perfectly functioning with zero issues. Much better than having it sent here only to find out buzzing problems which [depending on their intensity] can make your phone useless. As stated, RMA would be quite difficult and much more expensive and will have much more delays.

But, I think you have a very good probabiliy of getting a good phone. [ At least 0.9 I suppose or around 0.7-0.8 going by the polls ]. So, all in your hands.

If you don't want to worry about customs, use borderlinx, it would be a one-time payment and they'll handle clearing the customs.

For HSG, although DHL will handle the responsibility of clearing the customs, you'll have to pay them extra and there were a few unlucky xda'ers who had to pay 2k+ [one person even had to pay 7k!!].

But then again, lots of us including me, didn't face such issues. [ I paid 1076 including bumper]

So, all up to you. You take the decision. :)
[Nexus 4 General] sb9772:
Shipping

Why no one mentioning PPOBox ? I heard some good reviews about them
[Nexus 4 General] CrazySpartan:
Any dry application ones? I am afraid to use a wet application one for the back coz of the speaker :(

My back is already scratched :crying:
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
So Borderlinx works like prepaid where you pay everything in advance and they clear it thro customs?

Will the box be opened at customs?

How much tax at Play store for their Dayton, Ohio address?
[Nexus 4 General] jagannathpvt:
Nexus 4 Price

About its pricing, I think I'll go on sale in India at just over 16K in India. :cowboy:
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
Here's a listing on ebay for front as well as back. These are matt ones though. I would suggest use the matte one for the back, while buy a separate glossy one for the front as matte screws up the clarity of the display.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/LG-NEXUS-MAT...?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item3a7d1d117c
[Nexus 4 General] Hishighness731:
16k ? Where do you live boss..

There's no way in the world it will be listed around 16k
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Yes it's prepaid. Box will be opened at customs. It's actually required by rules that any electronic item be opened. Some couriers get around it by maybe bribing custom officials. Borderlinx ship via DHL and they do open the box. However i haven't seen evidence of they starting it or using it.

Total cost is something like this

349 - Phone

13.99 - Shipping

24.80 - Tax(Dayton, OH)

----------------------------------------

387.79 - Total at Play Store

40.00 - borderlinx shipping + insurance + duty

----------------------------------------

427.79 - Total price of phone in my hands.

Sometimes borderlinx discards the cardboard box of UPS which results in the weight going below 0.5 hence $36 is charged instead of $40.

They were also having promotion where they were giving 20% off, so the final cost came to $32.

It's still expensive then some other companies, but I chose it as I did not want a last minute shock from customs.
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Thanks to both of you.

So my brother orders it from the PlayStore. He sends it to the address BorderLinx provides me with. From there on, BorderLinx takes over. They insure it, courier it, send it, ship it, get it cleared from the customs. In short, from the time it reaches in their hands, all I have to do is wait for them to deliver it at home. Correct? Also, how will they know where I stay? As in..once the device is shipped and arrives in India, how will they know where to deliver it?

EDIT: Ok I made an account with BorderLinx. They gave me some sort address. US and UK. Now will this address expire in say...5 days/1 Week? So I just ask my brother to ship the device (after he checks it) to the given address right?

Please excuse my noobness. I have never done all this in my life.
[Nexus 4 General] Maxxxxxxxxxx:
Bro Bro i have said it many times and i will say it again

They will NOT release Nexus 4 in India, but even if they do it will be priced over 35K
[Nexus 4 General] Hrithan2020:
Well, I had bought these. [Got two of them actually, one for free ;) ]

I should say that the front screen protector is useless [ as is the case with all dry screen protectors] as it doesn't cover the entire screen plus the quality is not good.

However the material is perfect for fitting in the back. As always, I have decided to not use any front screen protector. [ Haven't been using one on my Galaxy S or SII and never had issues despite rough use. Of course I used case earlier, now only using bumper. But is holding up fine so far] So, will likely sell my extremeguard and skinomi screen protectors when it arrives, hopefully soon.

I don't have experience dealing with borderlinx. I am sure some of us who have borderlinx will help you out. [ Haven't heard any problems from any of the xdaers here] But why don't you contact their customer care [via email/chat] to get details from the horse's mouth ?..

You want to go on sale. Slavery was abolished long ago, bro ;)

I don't think you will fetch 16k in India, let alone the world :P

But seriously, we'll be lucky if we get the phone this quarter, let alone at such ridiculous prices.
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Ok had a very lengthy chat with BorderLinx customer support.

Though most of my issues were solved I have a few questions for the people who have ordered from BorderLinx:

1. How safe is it as opposed to HSG or any other service.

2. What happens if:

a The package is damaged when it arrives to them

b The package arrives damaged to me (India)

3. Do they deal with customs and will I have no issues at all?

4. What is my address in India called? Delivery address or Billing address or both?

Thanks!
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
The address given to you has a unique code which identifies you. Once item is shipped they will know it's yours with the help of this number.

It's called as suite number.Once they receive the item, they will list it on their website under your account. You can then pay them and give them

the address in India you want to ship it to.

About your questions. Here are the answers

1) It's very safe, I know 4 people who ordered it from them and have gotten devices

2a) They can't to anything if package arrives at their location damaged, I think they have some returning policies, just check.

I don't think anyone covers this part.

2b) If package gets damaged enroute from borderlinx to India, they will compensate as they charge $10 insurance.

3) They deal with customs, it takes 1 day excluding weekends for package to clear customs. Usually it takes 4-5 days for package to reach you

from borderlinx.

4) Your address is both delivery and billing on borderlinx site, however on google wallet while registering card borderlinx address should be billing and shipping
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Thanks a lot Atul. Regarding your reply on point 4, My brother will be ordering it from his own card. So all he now has to do is forward it to the address given my BorderLinx..

How would I know when the device arrives in their store/warehouse? And my brother will send it to them through some local courier service I guess...right?

Out of HSG and BL, which one would you pick? Do they have an office here in India?
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Yeah your brother has to ship it to the US address mentioned in borderlinx account.As I said in my earlier post, there is a unique number in that address

which identifies the package as yours. Once received borderlinx will list it under goods awaiting shipping and also send you an email.After that you can

pay them shipping and get it shipped to your address.

When I ordered almost 2 months back I did not see many HSG reviews. There were couple who had gotten other devices like N7 and kindle from borderlinx.

So I chose borderlinx.Given an option today I would still choose as none of them who ordered via borderlinx had any issues. However couple of people

who ordered via HSG had issues with customs. It's not HSG's fault actually, but since customs are not prepaid you will have to pay if something goes wrong.

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N4 recently went on sale in Australia from LG and it's listed at $100 more than Play store price. Don't expect it to be anything less than 30k.
[Nexus 4 General] Pratz1:
Just a thought for potential buyers as i already have mine but had wondered this when mine was on the way, if a product is received in a damaged condition in India, how can one know exactly that where it got damaged, whether in Google's shipping or HSG/Borderlinx etc's shipping? How would such a claim be entertained by these companies. There is absolutely no proof to establish things like that. Borderlinx/HSG can easily blame Google/UPS. How would things like that be sorted out?
[Nexus 4 General] Vigneshwaran:
Compatibility doubt

Guys this may be off topic. But just wanted to know if Skullcandy INK'D 2 with mic headset is compatible with Nexus 4.

How do i identify the connector that is compatible with this awesome phone.
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Can I ask a truly off topic question?

Aren't u guys worried about Android's image with all sorts of cheap China made phones are having Android.

MiCroMaxx, Karbonn and a many more..

Here is a new one:

Just asking. I'm a little skeptical with all these cheap phones are plaguing the market. Android doesn't feel premium and exclusive.

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
Android was never meant to be premium and exclusive as it's open source, and for all. If you need something premium and exclusive, iPhone is for you :)
[Nexus 4 General] Dragooon123:
iPhone is hardly exclusive, every other guy has one.
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
Well, it's still considered exclusive and premium as compared to Android isn't it?
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Yea it is. It costs 45000 and that IS exclusive if u ask me.

I wonder I'd the lesser known (and liked) Windows Phone is the answer.

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But even then...I mean..40000 for practically the SAME phone that is now available for 10000?

I mean..common...

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[Nexus 4 General] niTiN_v:
Nexus 4 is very exclusive...;) ;)
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
What is the default cpu governor and scheduler of stock kernel? Was trying franco kernel and it changed the governor to interactive and scheduler to cfq. Now back to stock kernel and phone lags for a while after unlocking screen.
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
You shouldn't look for exclusivity in an OS. Larger the user-base, more successful an OS. Seeking exclusivity in an OS, you'd end up using Bada or Meego or something. :p

The device is what one would want to be exclusive. Nexus 4 is pretty premium as well as exclusive.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Of course not. On the contrary am happy that because of android even people having low purchasing power can afford a smartphone.

One of the objective of FOSS is to make sure technology reaches even the economically weaker sections of society.
[Nexus 4 General] azhar.vista:
Though I have seen lots of PPOBOX bashing throughout this thread... Aren't they the same guys who do logistics for eBay global easy buy??

Because I have purchased through GEB and it's comes through i2c world which I reckon is Bombay couriers ... anyways I got my phone through comgateway :D
[Nexus 4 General] depletion:
In today's era only thing which matters a lot is the brand .few poeple run behind apply and few behind android .Features pros cons is something that we find in every product and we buy product if the pros matches with-our needs or desire and neglects the cons which dsn't imapct much .I bet if tomorrow if a new phone comes with 20 megapixel camera 5gb RAM and be the most advance phone on earth and cost around 12k and if it is from a company name Bharath phones (no disrespect to our country)no one will buy that product .Nowadays appearance has become more important than essence and style has become more important than substance.
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
Anyone?
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
So what your point? Should we still buy Android. It is the same OS that even a Damnsung Galaxy Ace (or whatever its called) has..

I just think Android doesn't need to go 'Janta'. There is meego and Symbian for that.

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
AFAIK the default governor is ondemand
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
So that's not what causing lag as I'm already on ondemand. What about IO scheduler? Any ideas?
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
Buy a vertu ( if they are still making it). U won't be janta. Android was meant to be open source from its inception. Anybody can use it. It will always be janta.
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Hmmm..or may b WP8. Was anyways considering a LUMIA 820. But just one question. Don't u feel awkward when someone with the same OS and specs comes next to u in a local train/bus and u know he has paid less than half of what u have paid?

Just asking ...

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