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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] pcorlatan:
I'm already getting tired of the USB cable sticking out of the phone so I decided to open up the phone again and after a bunch of tries I was able to start charging with a small cable touching the +5V by the USB port on the USB board, but it's hit or miss. I tried soldering it on but my iron is too big for precision and the solder doesn't stick to the board so it just detaches right away. I've already wasted 2+ days fiddling with it so I need to stop. Is there anyone who has done it who would be willing to do it for me for like $20? I can buy a new board from the link below and pay for shipping both to you and back. All I need is a firm connection with a cable and the +5V. Is anyone interested? Thanks.

Here's the link I'll try buying from:

http://www.parts4diy.com/Samsung_N7100_Dock_Charging_Port_Flex_p/mbrpss964.htm
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrbkkt1:
Just to be sure, there is no way to use a qi charging padb without serious hardware modding? I might have to sell the charger for my n4 but that thing spoiled me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jpeps3:
Were did you get the parts from ? Links

Please
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bronyr:
We may finally be getting wireless charging via the official channels:

http://goo.gl/oCQza
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrbkkt1:
I saw that earlier, looks like a white version of my lg wcp700. I'm hoping we can get a qi pad that works, so I can u se my lg charger which fits perfectly on my note 2.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] xamindar:
Not for the t-mobile note ii, unless they plan on replacing all of our phones with new ones containing the wireless charging circuitry.
[Asus Transformer TF700] SugarCoatedAngel:
Anyone getting this weirdly shaped circle reminding me of the circle of death on my old HTC Touch Pro. I may have to return this...ugh
[Asus Transformer TF700] Thats OK:
If I can ask,

What was the state of your device prior to this "circle of death?"

Were you on the stock ROM?

Were you trying to install an update or anything else?

More details would be helpful before receiving an answer.

If indeed you are looking for an answer.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sweetsimplistic:
Hi,

I used to have an HTC One S phone but sold it and and decided to get a SGS3 phone instead. I'm very familiar with rooting and roms. I'm loving my SGS3 lockscreen and would like to keep it but I know I will lose it if I ROM. Does anyone know of a ROM or mod that will let me have the SGS3 lockscreen? This is what is keeping me from ROMing, I love the lockscreen...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CamFlawless:
What exactly about the lock screen is it that you enjoy?If it's the app shortcuts, many ROMs include the option to have up to 8 lock screen targets. Super useful!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhomiec:
most of the ROMs on the Android Development (not Original) section have TouchWiz-based ROMs.

just go in there and browse around until you see something that catches your eye.

i too like the TouchWiz lockscreen. but only because you have shortcuts AND security-based unlock.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sweetsimplistic:
What I like specifically is the ripple effect.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] skalatsky:
If you use a TW custom rom you will have the ripple effect lock screen. I'm using the black jelly bean rom and the rom has it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sweetsimplistic:
Everyone recieved a 'thank you' hit! Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CamFlawless:
Thanks! And I woud like to second the recommendation for BlackJelly if the Touchwiz flavor is your preference. I personally prefer AOKP, but to each their own.
[Off-topic] AtTehSite:
Hello! I am new to xda and was wondering if anyone could recommend any books on software engineering and/or programming. I am a beginner and would love to learn more about it. Thanks!
[Off-topic] jaszek:
Yes

Sent from my Gekko phone.
[Off-topic] jumbobombo:
That's not a short question :p

- - Greetings From India
[Off-topic] LoopDoGG79:
But he did answer it!:p
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ensboarder:
Someone said it doesn't work for buying devices... I will give a try...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ludalex07:
Won't the payment be blocked when the fake US address associated with the credit card isn't the same of the CC registrant?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenkiller:
Yup......they state this specifically when it comes to purchasing of devices.

http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2411816&topic=2451685&ctx=topic
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
I dont think so. The Google Statement which can be found here http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2411816&topic=2451685&ctx=topic says:

Its clear for me. I am asking to ships to US. My billing address is US. Whats up?

Then, http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2505684&topic=2451685&ctx=topic, item 4, quotes:

Well, here we would have a problem, but, notice that is same statement that rules the Music Store, and you're able to purchase songs. So, I dont expect any further issue on doing that.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmka2000:
I know many people did this way for purchasing Nexus 7, Google always check the billing address country with the billing address in the file of your card, if not identical then canceled your order, hold your account in Google wallet and sent email to ask you for some verification papers like your passport or driving licence and copy of your card statement , after 2 days they send other email to tell you that your account now again active , then you can make device order again and every thing going smooth . Thats happened to about 99% from people which make this way, only one or two lucky persons there order goes without verification process.

The two disadvantage for this way that you will lose some days and may be stock will be finished and have to wait some other times, second that your first order money will reserve for sometime in your card account and mostly will have to use other money for 2nd order.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] owenmurr:
Shouldn't the thread be re-named to a countries not listed in the google play store?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenkiller:
But the credit card we are using, the country doesn't match the US address we have faked. So it still works? Only the shipping and billing address are faked as US, but they know the credit card used isn't from US.

The main thing is, many have tried and have their orders rejected because their credit cards ain't issued with US address. Your method doesn't seem to work around that. Have you actually tried and found it working in the Play Store for devices? Afaik they are more lenient with other Play Store purchases, but damn anal about the devices section.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
Well, unless I had missed it, can't remember had read on whatever Google statement or rule that they'll only accept US credit cards. If they did so, pls mentioning that line for us will be very helpful!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
There are countries listed on Play Store that still cannot purchase some products or services.:p
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenkiller:
Yeah, but doesn't this line means that at the minimum the country listed as shipping to has to be the same issuing country of the CC used?

Your example only gives a US shipping address, which doesn't match CC used. How to work around that with the steps you've listed so far?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
This never hampered me from purchasing music and movies on US Play Store, why should this block for now, said that is the same statement which rules both Music and Devices store?

However, you may be right, and on that case, we'll have another strategy hiring some service to buy it for you, as shipto, myusa, sq-liquidations (the best one for me), and you'll have to add about 10% more to final price.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LLCoolLS:
This thread confuses me. I'm not in the US. I'm in Canada. I can buy apps from the play store just fine with my CDN CC. The Nexus 4 is listed in Canadian prices for me when I look it up on the Play Store ($359 CDN for 16GB). Are you saying that despite all that, I still won't be able to buy the Nexus 4?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leion:
I have set up TOR and was able to get to the nexus page. However when i tried to do a checkout at the cart, the page just loads forever :(

Any idea what went wrong?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akopop:
Hi,

I am from Czech Republic and my friend is going to travel to USA after a few days. Is there any way, he can buy me NEXUS 4 even he doesn't have US credit card and his card isn't registrated to US address?

thanks :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
There is Google Store for Devices in Canada, so you will have no problems with purchasing Nexus 4.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
I think it will only be sold online, even if you'll be at US.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
Check your fingerprints.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meljuga:
cpaixao,

I can't figure out if your method works for devices or multimedia only? Can someone confirm?

I live in Croatia and have friend visiting Atlanta in early December. I'm trying to figure out if it is possible to make order from Croatia and have it shipped to his hotel address in Atlanta. Credit card is also issued in Croatia.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
I dont want to be rude, but, read the title of the thread again...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RanuTo:
I waited for two week after bought the Nexus 4, today the phone was shipped and the charge was done using international credit card (non USA card), this is working :).

Thanks a lot for this.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyborgtk:
I ordered my Nexus 4 16GB from Feb 9th by an international credit card and today, i got my shipping mail :D.

Thank you guys for so many advices and help !
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leonux:
Buying in Uk

Hi ,

I know this thread is about buying in US being outside US, but my situation is very similar i'm in Portugal and trying to buy in Google UK Playstore. When i'm connected to the VPN and logged with my google account i can't make the purchase because it detects my country as Portugal, so my questions are do you guys also had the same problem? And if so do i need to create a google account for the purpose?

Thx
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
I would check your VPN and see if it is actually working. What is probably happening is that the VPN is setting you up as a country outside of Portugal but not in the UK therefore it rejects your attempt to purchase the phone. I am by no means trying to plug this software but hotspot shield has a week long free trial and it allows you to select the UK as your location I believe. I would try with that and see if it is working. Personally I had no problem with this software my issue with with payment. I finally gave up and had them cancel my order, but I had no problem actually ordering.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vivio:
When Google wallet is set up, at the COUNTRY/REGION must be put US, right? What about the PHONE field, should be in there a personal number (which of course is not an US one)?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atmq:
Order from German Play Store to Finland using Mailboxde.com mail forwarding through DHL. Total cost 377,96 EUR

Your order has been shipped!

Google Commerce Ltd shipped your order. Have questions? Contact Google Commerce Ltd.

Feb 21

Google Commerce Ltd charged your VISA xxx- for €358.99. "GOOGLE *Google Play" will appear on your billing statement.

Feb 21

Google Commerce Ltd shipped your order.

Track DHL package #

Feb 20

Google Commerce Ltd received your order.

Feb 20

You placed an order with Google Commerce Ltd on Feb 20. Google Wallet sent a copy of this receipt to @gmail.com
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
This is in the case that you are ordering from the US play store. What I did was insert the phone number of the person to whom I was shipping. In my case I ordered the phone and used a friends address and her phone number as the shipping information all of them within the U.S. I did not try using a phone number outside the U.S. but as with using a foreign address in the billing address section of the credit card I imagine that they would reject your order due to the information being incorrect and outside of the US. Again this is in the event that you are using the US play store.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vivio:
@jimcarsThanks for sharing the info!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
It's better to buy from eBay or Amazon because:-

* No hassle (Fake details + Forward)

* Proper support

* Around same price (Cost + Shipping & Tax + Forward + Customs)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
It is easier and a lot less hassle. The problem I and a lot of people in my country have is that we are only allotted $400 a year for online purchases so that little bit extra that we have to bay on Amazon makes it difficult for some of us to buy the phone. The 384 for the 16gb model is just under our limit so that is why I was trying to buy it via the google store. It is only about a 70 dollar difference, but that 70 dollar difference makes the phone almost impossible to purchase for many of us.

I personally was not able to purchase the phone via the google play store so I will be looking for a way to get the remaining 70 dollars in order to purchase via amazon. Good look to everyone else and enjoy your phones.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vivio:
How can be avoided customs taxes through Amazon? In European Union for example I can buy it from UK or DE, but the difference...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maurocds:
i don´t know about your country

but i live in venezuela, and every order > 100$ must pay stupid taxes for a very rich and corrupt goverment, off course i won´t do it

so i buy in amazon, then before checkout i say don´t put prices on the box (or something like that under gift options), also i contact the seller and tell him DO NOT SEND ANY INVOICE

then i go to amazon orders, invoice, do a screenshot, use some paint and put 99$ for every one of my orders, then i send that to my courier, and i don´t pay no taxes, just the shipping

still waiting for my n4 from amazon
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vivio:
I can see your point. From Gplay you cannot do such a thing. When did you put the order?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maurocds:
February 16, 2013 WAS MY ORDER ON AMAZON, arrived on 01-03, i believe tomorrow will have the phone in my hands finally
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ensboarder:
Amazon? How much did you paid?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maurocds:
60$ MORE than google

yes i know............. but i had no choice
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maurocds:
finally i have the nexus in my hands bought from amazon

i had bad luck trying with google play store, but many others had success

no matter what i am happy
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
That's great I hope you are having an amazing time learning the new device. I decided to wait until April and see what the S4 is going to be like on launch. I have family going to the U.S. and they will bring the phone so that I don't have to worry about shipping or shipping costs.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maurocds:
then wait for the n5 too

you know the s4 will be 700$ right?, no way in hell i would pay that, specially living in venezuela where any day we can be robbed

and yes the n4 is great, it looks awesome and it is very fun to use, 100% no lag thanks to the 2gb and android 4.2.2, the bad, is there is only 12gb available to use and that fills quickly,

god helps those who bought the 8gb model
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rytkonen:
I ordered Nexus 4 from German Play store. Now after the order when I go to the Google Play site, the language is still partly in German language even though I have my own language selected from the bottom of the page. This happens in my tablet and phone too. How have you fixed this?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimcars:
Yeah I know I remember when the S3 came out it was set for pre order at $800. There is only one thing that makes me want to get the S4 over the N4 and that is support. As you know in Venezuela the S3 and the Iphone are the new it phones so they both have support. The S3 more than the apple device. My current 8520 has been rebuilt by me more times than I care to remember. I really really want the N4 but local support is kind of a big deal with these smart phones.

I glad you are enjoying the device, have you begun modding it yet or are you still enjoying factory fresh jelly bean?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Luciano_SR:
Give it a try

Just ordered my Nexus 4 using TOR.

I'll keep you guys if I'm successful.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpaixao:
Which tool are you using?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rytkonen:
I used Stealthy for Chrome.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rytkonen:
I finally received my Nexus 4. :) And I solved this language problem of mine. I needed to delete the credit card from Google Wallet I used to buy Nexus 4. The credit card had Germany as country in the billing information.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cesk87:
So,i need first to create a fake US google account and wallet,and just later i need to add a non-us credit card..?is this the way?..'cause i was thinking if i can use my home country real google account,and just associate to it an US google wallet with US billing address and stuff..but i'm scared that with that,google won't accept my order,cause there're two different address..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fyby:
Well, signed in UnoVPN (trial possible), created new US google account, added my CC and bought Nexus 4 with shipment to shipito.com . Im curious now how this will end :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gadul:
I did that with no problem (visa electron - eu bank), less the fake account
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gesserxda:
buying form UK play store

Hello guys,

First of all - I couldn't find a thread which is dedicated to UK play store (this one is for USA), but i'm gonna post a question anyways

I've ordered Nexus 4 on 18 March while it was in stock.

Customer support promised to ship me the phone:

Today, I've asked them about ship time, and in response got:

As you can see google canceled my order for some unknown reason and suggested me to recreate an order in 2 days. Has anyone here have an experience with google support? Should I really wait these 2 days? I'm afraid to waste time for nothing and thinking about recreating order right now..

My current order's status is "pending" but according to support it's canceled already.

Anyway, as for my other question - which ship services do you prefer? For my first order I used "borderlinx", but I'm thinking about switching to "forward2me" because the delively costs 21 GBP (+2 GBP registration fee) as opposed to 33 GBP on borderlinx. Plus I've read some unpleasant reviews on the latter. Any feedback on any of these services?

P.S. I'm from Latvia. Google Playstore doesn't allow to buy Nexus 4 normally here.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JOKERz:
thanks it working

i can buy tasker for $1.99 :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] innumerabilis:
I've done this many times without problem, but my most recent order on the 2nd of April was cancelled. Perhaps they are cracking down on international orders?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sensei22:
Did not work for me using VPN and US address for both billing and shipping :(
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aritramukherjee83:
Good Guide Found

I got a good guide here. Have a look. Prabhu really made it pretty elaborate. And using comgateway one of the commentator already bought it. This is for India btw. But I believe if it works for India it should work for other countries (non-US location) as well. I am trying it. Will update in case of success. But already so many users got it right as we see in the comments. Happy Shopping :D

trak(dot)in/mobiles/buying-google-nexus-4-india-price-rs-22500/
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PookyPooka:
Hey everyone, I want to buy a Nexus 4 soon and I have someone in the US who will send it to me. My question is should I get them to buy it for me too, or is it safe to buy it where I am and send it to them?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MetalG:
Just tried to order a nexus 10 tablet .. with belgium visa, deliver to US adress.. hopefully it works (says pending now)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DRS2442:
I have a few questions:

Recently, I've seen people saying that google requires you to have your Billing and Shipping address as the same, not only country as previously. Anyone ordered recently and can confirm?

Also, [again if you purchased recently] if you're outside US, does google check the actual country of your account, despite the use of a VPN?

I've seen responses regarding this, but I've also heard accounts of it changing
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Look here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1978281. Hope it helps.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MetalG:
Mine delivered today in the us at a friend!

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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DRS2442:
Did you or your friend order it?

Thanks! I was on that thread earlier, by all indications, what's being said is correct, however, some people claim that Google has changed the way they look at accounts for some reason. That's what I'm making sure, because a VPN alone doesn't mask what play content is available to you, and this includes devices :( Thanks again though, I'm just trying to get feedback from those who ordered recently, just to make sure it hasn't changed, o or make the necessary adjustments if it has.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] can6rxw:
I live in Canada and bought the Nexus 4 on Saturday. It is being shipped and currently is in Quebec on its way to me :) But, I had no issues doing this at all. First thing I did was go to my bank and buy a disposable credit card for $500. Then I went home and registered the card online with my name, address, favorite PC, etc. Once that was done, I added it to my Google account via Google Wallet (for Canada, online as the app still not working here). After that, it was gravy. I went on Google and bought the Nexus 4 and the bumper. Got the usual confirmation emails along the way.

I'm not sure what everyone else is talking about regarding issues but I had absolutely none. Maybe it's because we live next door to them, I don't know. Hope this helps!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MetalG:
I order it with my belgian visa!

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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohit12:
Why don't people buy from Swappa? Some sellers are shipping it internationally. Doesn't seem too expensive either.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PookyPooka:
Is it safe?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohit12:
I haven't used it, but swappa is not xda's official market place. So I think you should be good.