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[Nexus 4 General] 'thunder'rocky:
frnds im in a bit of bother here....i 1st booked a nexus on 20th of feb..i had only 1 bullet point for 7days...google cancelled d order on 27th and blockd my wallet account....i again booked on the 27th night wid a frnds US Card with ppo address....now its d 3rd day and still no 2nd bullet...my frnd whose card was used contacted google and tgey said as it was a high value transaction a hold was placed on d wallet account...wich shud hav been lifted in 48hrs...dey said dey hav frwded d complaint to a specialist nd told me to wait till monday...i recieved a mail frm google play and google wallet aftr d call....its been 12 hrs bt still no 2nd bullet...evry1s getting der phones shipped...y dosnt luck shine on me yaar...any suggestions wat i shud do?? really worried :(
[Nexus 4 General] coolguy420:
I am the most unlucky person on this thread. Everyone else is using the nexus 4 whereas I haven't even received it yet. Here's my timeline:

January 29 - Order 16gb + Bumper Case

January 30 - Updated payment information

February 7 - Failed charge attempt due to insufficient funds

February 21 - Google received the order and charged my card

February 22 - Shipped to PPOBox NY address

February 25 - Delivered to PPOBox (delay due to the weekend)

February 26 - Reached India

February 26 - Shipment under Custom Clearance

Even till today, No further update, no invoice received, no mail from ppobox, I have been calling for past 3 days. Everyday "Mr. Divyank" tells me the shipment is expected at their mumbai hub today. Today's Saturday, so another weekend delay.

I am so fed up I am not interested in using the phone anymore!
[Nexus 4 General] ddz334:
So sad. I understand your feel. After all this struggle to wait so much even after reaching the country is pathetic. Cheer up.:). when you get hold of this marvel you will be all smiles.:D

It's OK if you have no time to hit thanks button

visit http://bijopaul.blogspot.in

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Use titanium back up or app saver to back up your applications. Back up your contacts from contacts as vcf file using export to SD card option. Use Sms back up and restore app for Sms. Also back up your personal photos notes etc. You will have to download a file manager from play store initially to access memory. So have your sim data connection ready.

Google could have included one file manager.

Enjoy your nexus

It's OK if you have no time to hit thanks button

visit http://bijopaul.blogspot.in
[Nexus 4 General] sarthakkapoor25:
I oredered through ishop and will receive today.If there is a problem,should i reject the courier or what??
[Nexus 4 General] nitin.chobhe:
Check a post by Anubhav some pages back. He's mentioned a list of the things to be checked...
[Nexus 4 General] akhil.in:
Do they provide invoice in customer's name by Google?
[Nexus 4 General] abhishekoza:
PPO address

For those who have ordered through PPOBOX, in the address field, do I need to mention PPO # XXXXXX(-Pkg ID no. if available) or should I remove the "PPO" text? I dont remember exactly but saw earlier posts that google confuses PPO with PO & cancels the order
[Nexus 4 General] chintan.y.t@gmail.com:
i didnt write icc, ppo what to do?
[Nexus 4 General] ashishv:
Dont remove ppo and also write the package id.
[Nexus 4 General] abhishekoza:
Hi Nitin,

How much octroi did you paid? I am also from Pune.

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Fianlly ordered through PPOBOX. Google provided me an order number which is a very large number. Do I need to put this under Order No. in PPOBOX shipment?
[Nexus 4 General] ashishv:
Yes.:cool:
[Nexus 4 General] tjs_spl:
I have an samsung y which is also android.

I just did an import of contacts to the sd card and then send it using bluetooth.

AS for pictures and other data just transfer it using USB.
[Nexus 4 General] dipeshpp:
Delivery

Do these delivery guys call before delivering at the specified address? I'm at office on weekdays and return home late in the evening. Would they deliver on saturday or sunday? Or is it possible to have the shipment delivered to PPObox mumbai address and then collect it from there? :confused:
[Nexus 4 General] abhishekoza:
Thanks. Also the item value I have mentioned is 349$. Its fine or need to include shipping+taxes also ?
[Nexus 4 General] ashishv:
Its fine.:cool:
[Nexus 4 General] abhishekoza:
Thanks a lot mate.
[Nexus 4 General] Lt.Win:
Nexus 4 is on Pre-Order on a site (Shopyourworld)

http://shopyourworld.com/Shop/Mobil...les/Google-Nexus/1-15-0-16-169-2097-0-0-0-0-0

8GB - Rs. 22,264 /-

16GB - Rs. 26,192 /-

:D
[Nexus 4 General] sb9772:
Your Name-ICC Your Mailbox No -Unique Package ID

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[Nexus 4 General] abhishekoza:
Abhishek Oza - ICC World

250 West 40th Street

8th Floor, PPO # XXXXXX-XXXXX

New York, NY, 10018, USA

I have used above format. Hope this will not cause any problem
[Nexus 4 General] obeliex:
Your address format is correct.

Google play must have seen thousands of people using eiether ICC (ppo box) or Comgateway address.

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I doubt courier will accept to wait till you open box and sign. You have already paid in advance.If DHL/Fedex delivering you can make them wait while taking out cash and similtaneously open & photo the contentsd .Anyway keep a video camera ready/handy and video the box unopening. Only proof for any claim of missing phone or original accessories.:angel:
[Nexus 4 General] balabe87:
Got shipment cleared from Customs

Hi guys, i am very happy to inform that my shipment got cleared from Customs on Banglore. DHL guy called me and told that duty amount is Rs.796. It is just processed from Banglore and on way to chennai.
[Nexus 4 General] obeliex:
Amazon charges include customs and airmail USPS Internationa/Indian speed post?

I think Ebay will cost near Rs 1400 may be.

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You have put only the tracking no parcel by UPS /Fedex in PPO box's unique ID. But in the column Order no:-you write the long google order no.
[Nexus 4 General] hodorhodor:
Hey what amount did you declare to customs? My shipment cleared today too (from Bangalore) and amount is Rs 956. Curious about the variation in prices.
[Nexus 4 General] afdals:
R u from Bangalore? :confused:
[Nexus 4 General] hodorhodor:
Ya.
[Nexus 4 General] obeliex:
Ishop says they have placed the order with Google play.it could take 2 days to weeks sometimes.(8gb in more demand than 16gb)

You have to email or call them every 24 hours.Only when you threaten to cancel,they will ship.

They never give your "order no" with Google play or "tracking no of UPS from Google to their USA address"

Beware....lot of people have been taken to jolly ride!! by Ishop.:cool:
[Nexus 4 General] ezmate2003:
I also got a call from DHL, "package has been cleared by customs (at bangalore)" and charge is 956.

Let's wait for the bill :)
[Nexus 4 General] obeliex:
You are really a smart guy indeed!

Guys! who are waiting for 2-3 weeks for the order to process/deliever..

This is the correct way. Add the USA address in the wallet and buy a non tangible (no need of physical shipping) product and let the transaction go.

Then the chances getting N4 faster is better. Keep double the limit in eiether credit card or debit card.

when the stock is ready to ship ,they dont bother about cancelling the old hold (it drops automatically after 2 weeks may be).They make a fresh debit.!:eek: You have to run pillar to post to remove the hold earlier.(if your limit is low or you are short of cash in your bank act):cool:
[Nexus 4 General] ayusharad:
Finally got my Ringke Fusion Case..just love it..:thumbup:

sent via ♏ ヅıllıllı Π £ ★ ū $⁴ ヅıllıllı
[Nexus 4 General] sb9772:
You should've mentioned your mailbox no & unique package id becoz tons of parcels came to their address, So how they gonna recognize its your package without your mailbox no . So better you should call ppobox & describe your situation . I am sure they'll help you out.

Goodluck
[Nexus 4 General] chintan.y.t@gmail.com:
i had not mentioned building name icc world,and the order is shipped,cant change using ups site its showing error that its a commercial address.

called them,they are saying to contact us when the order is reached local ny facility,dont know when,

plz help me want to know the shipping progress from google store to nyc.

plz attach the image or write the timeline.

its urgent.

ppobox users attach now plz.
[Nexus 4 General] ashishv:
Search ups tracking in google and then in ups site,mention your tracking number.:cool:
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
Oh thats bad man... Office or Home Celebrations should go on... :)
[Nexus 4 General] nikufellow:
8gb should suffice for me contrary to most people as I don't use much apps nor do I game on mobile, I only keep a few favorite tracks of mine which should be around 1gb and I don't record videos though I take lots of pictures and off load them to PC as soon as possible! All I need is a cortex a15 for development purposes I was going to buy one s but nexus seems more attractive!
[Nexus 4 General] athani:
Wrong. Even if it's a gift, duty has to be paid if value exceeds Rs. 25k but not otherwise. Second, nothing is at the discretion of the officer. It's all in the rules.
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
lol.. but then if I resign over this, I may not be able to buy the Nexus 4.. Kutch paana hai to kutch khona hi hai.. for those who understand Hindi.. :D

Yeah.. that's why I bought crackers for my mom n dad to burst and I will do it limited as I will be at office.. maybe a bomb or two at max.. if time permits I will burst.. I love my mom n dad..

hmm.. A15 isn't in all devices right?? its only in laptops and stuff that's bigger than phones.. not phones right? correct me if Im wrong.. btw if you take 8GB storage, you will hardly get about 5GB of actual memory and if you take 16GB you might get about 12GB.. Think about that..
[Nexus 4 General] anirudh412:
Wrong on both counts. There have been multiple instances where the customs officer has asked me to open my baggage for checking. Found a sealed Macbook Pro and after a few smiles and convincing him that I got it for my brother (which I actually did), he let me go. Same with iPads, iPhones etc.

And rules? Yeah man, try telling that to the customs officer who has got you by the balls at the port of entry. You are either going to end up paying customs for each and everything you bought or have a long long night at the airport. I have travelled enough to know how grey an area it is.

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If I am not wrong, the A15 is a mobile chipset for tablets and phones. Definitely not for laptops and desktop stations. The N10 and N4 do have the A15 SOCs.

And you are right, the 8gig model has about 5.19gigs free. It might be ok if you don't plan to have a lot of media on it. But it will take constant shuffling, deleting and managing of data. No worth the hassle for 3-4 thousand less. Also, keep in mind the resale value of a phone with a measly 8gigs of fixed storage 6-7 months down the road.
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
FYI http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_Cortex-A15_MPCore#Devices

There under devices you will find chromebook and samsung nexus 10 (tablet) and some another samsung device (don't know what it is).. but its not yet implemented in phones.. perhaps it will be by this time next year.. but phones.. no device launched with it.. and not N4.. defenitely not!!!

the snapdragon krait is just almost about Cortex A15. but its not based upon A15.. its based upon A9 (I think)..
[Nexus 4 General] _guzzler_:
Quick question: When I visit India I use one of the vodaphone prepaids, 3-400 Rs one. I use my unlocked LG Optimus 2x (G2x in US) and it works perfectly fine.

How difficult (or easy) it is to get a micro SIM for these prepaid cards? Is it as readily available as the regular SIM. I visit Mumbai.
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
MicroSIM is still a problem here.. but you can cut the existing SIM to the size of MicroSIM or pay the vendor and get a MicroSIM that's sparsely available.
[Nexus 4 General] anirudh412:
Had a brain fart there. I did mean the N10, not the n4
[Nexus 4 General] Dragooon123:
Customs has to be paid on any device over 5k if imported and marked as gift.

http://www.cbec.gov.in/js-menu/imp-gifts.htm

Although it doesn't specify the case of bringing an item yourself, but I can't imagine an exemption of 25k+, although generally I've never been caught. I just take the device out and check the boxes into the baggage.
[Nexus 4 General] athani:
I can see how the customs officers squeeze suckers like you:D
[Nexus 4 General] AndroInd:
Lol :p:p
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
"The N10 and N4 do have the A15 SOCs. "

well.. no offence buddy.. but did I interpret that wrong? I'm sorry.. could you please elaborate that one?
[Nexus 4 General] gemini1985:
I live in India.if some one buys the phone in US and ships the phone back to me india will i get taxed like custom duty and other taxes

how much will the taxes levied if thats the case

Is there any other way to get the phone to me and escape from the custom duty
[Nexus 4 General] OrrPenn18:
Ship it as a gift, if your relative/friend is buying it!
[Nexus 4 General] Dragooon123:
Bringing it yourself will probably allow you to escape custom duty. Shipping as a gift would still entitle you to custom duty, it can possibly be avoided by not having a invoice but that's pretty risky. Shipping via USPS is also a bad idea as they dump into local customs which can take weeks to clear your device, shipping via a private courier like FedEx or DHL would help you clear customs much faster (generally a day or less)
[Nexus 4 General] gemini1985:
if someone from us send my phone to my address do i have to go to customs office to get the device?

how much will the custom duty cost?
[Nexus 4 General] Dragooon123:
That mostly depends on the declared price and if they buy your declared price or not. Anything above 5k INR of value is entitled for custom duty, gift or not. And you generally pay 4% duty for phones.
[Nexus 4 General] Rahulrao:
how did you get the coupon..is it available even now??
[Nexus 4 General] gemini1985:
declared price would be phone cost i guess 350$

will they ship to my address?

or it will be to the airpot?

where should i pay the extra amount(custom duty)
[Nexus 4 General] Harkunwar:
I have relatives in the US and Canada

Any idea of how would they send me ?
[Nexus 4 General] saj2001ind:
if they are not coming physically then they can always courier it to you using DHL or Fedex
[Nexus 4 General] Harkunwar:
ok, My relative in the US doesn't know these things much so i would have to order for him.

He says that only non-breakable things could be sent.

The one in canada knows everything properly and can help me. Any different charges from canada as everyone is discussing US and sometimes UK in their cases but no canada :/

Also any chance of package loss ?
[Nexus 4 General] saj2001ind:
you can ask ur US relatives to call fedex or DHL and use their express or any which secures the shipment, will have to pay few bucks more but should be good and declare whts in the package, they should be able to do a home pickup from US residence..its more simple there than India :)
[Nexus 4 General] brar.arsh:
If you go through last few pages and get through the names like hopshopgo and borderlinx you will get what you are looking for..
[Nexus 4 General] Harkunwar:
I understand that..... but is there any risk ? Product lost at customs or something like that ??

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I know there are borderlinx and ppobox but don't dare to use them after reading reviews on google. I thought that if i could get it from a relative in the US ? :/

My cousin just came from london and purchased a Nexus 7 as per my saying. If Nexus 4 would have been in stock, I would have both by now :/
[Nexus 4 General] asdf2020:
What's the problem with borderlinx,ppobox?
[Nexus 4 General] ayushnasa:
Hopshopgo or Borderlinx

Okay...So I am in a dilemma now. The American address I received from Hopshopgo is in Oregon. And that from Borderlinx is in Ohio. Oregon has 0% sales tax, Ohia has 7%. So shipping (phone+bumber) using Hopshopgo would cost nearly 442$ (including everything) and nearby 472$ using Borderlinx.

So isn't Hopshopgo the clear choice just because of the savings from salex tax??:confused::

Even if Indian customs charge more than what I have accounted for, it would still be cheaper..wouldn't it??

Are there any shortcomings of hopshopgo I may not know of?

PS: If I order 2 nexii, the price comes at around 23.5k including the bumber per device...Seems sweet to me
[Nexus 4 General] brar.arsh:
I have ordered from hopshopgo, lets see what happens..

I think it's a better option b/w the 2..
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
Ok Just tell ur relatives in US or Canada to go a nearby FedEx or DHL outlet & send it to u with insurance... The insurance will provide u protection for goods stolen or damaged... This may cost u some extra bucks but its worth it... & ask them to pack it with a bubble wrap & covered in a carton box... It would be fine... Ur relative can choose to pay customs during shipping or u can pay it urself when arrived at ur door steps... U can refer to this link for more details...

http://www.fedex.com/us/international/shipping-to-india/index.html

Shipping is not at all a problem dude... Ordering the phone from playstore & waiting for it to arrive is a pain in the ass...
[Nexus 4 General] karanits:
Now if you think there are risk ...sell your phone to me... ship to my relatives in Chicago...:p

I think they are coming in Dec and failed to order till now for me.

Sent from my GT-I9000
[Nexus 4 General] hiback:
Has anyone else tried buying from here.. I bought one piece from this site by cash on delivery. It will be dilevered before 16 dec . If anyone knows about this site then do tell me. I will cancel the order if anything is wrong with this site
[Nexus 4 General] brar.arsh:
True!!
[Nexus 4 General] haxor:
Praji tussi S3 kithe hai ?
[Nexus 4 General] ayushnasa:
How much was the final price mentioned by Play store to you then? 363$ I guess?? Or were taxes also included in the price and we are supposed to ask for refunds of taxes? I read something of this sort on the Play store tax rules...

And please do keep us posted with your experiences :) I wish to order it in December end. So you should have received your device till then (hopefully). I will be able to better judge and choose between the services by then :)

Hope you start enjoying with your Nexus soon :D
[Nexus 4 General] brar.arsh:
At Service Center.. May be getting a refund ie 38900 or new phone from them..

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yes it's $362.99

Everything else will be paid to hopshopgo when the package arrives..
[Nexus 4 General] haxor:
Why so ?
[Nexus 4 General] Harkunwar:
OK, Thanks :D

I was just afraid of shipping. Now I can happily wait for my phone :)
[Nexus 4 General] brar.arsh:
Sleep Of Death resulted in Death of motherboard..

Now I am asking for refund and mail has been forwarded to Samsung for approvals..

95% chances for that to happen, otherwise replacement is for sure..
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
It doen't matter if site reliable or not since they offer cash on delivery... If they don't deliver or product damaged, then just don't pay the money when they come to ur door step... COD makes unreliable reliable for the same reason... :)

Congrats on purchase btw..
[Nexus 4 General] mitchell_asada:
Advice please!!!

I booked a nexus 4 - 8GB on 17th feb. Till now my status is shown as pending. When I contacted Google, they told me the expected shipping date is 7th March.

In the meanwhile, I got an sms from SBI card on 24th feb that my transaction has been declined. :eek: But till today, my SBI card statement shows that Google has blocked the amount. When I contacted SBI customer care, they told me that my transaction has been cancelled for unknown reasons. But they have got no idea why the transaction is still showing on my statement as memo debit.

Still now, there is no email from Google on whether the nexus will get shipped or cancelled.

I just don't know whats going on. :( Someone please help me.
[Nexus 4 General] afdals:
Can you post the screenshot of DHL?
[Nexus 4 General] 'thunder'rocky:
i mentioned

Xxx-icc

complete address wid ppo#no-package id....

is it fine or shud i have mentioned icc world??
[Nexus 4 General] Mindfreak14:
Guys Finally got my NeXus!! :)

And guess what my Dad told me its sealed!...can't wait to get back home now..

I used HSG! But still got lucky.. also my clearance was super fast ..it came arnd midnight... and clearance completed 2.45 a.m ..may b tats d reason it was unopened! ;)
[Nexus 4 General] balabe87:
The declared amount from my side is $349. I don't have any idea about variation. Lets see.
[Nexus 4 General] pawansunder:
PPO Box

You have to put the PPO# xxxxxxx and if you can create the unique shipment code also....

If you don't put how will PPOBOX identify your shipment.
[Nexus 4 General] HS™:
Its abt 12.5gb available
[Nexus 4 General] hodorhodor:
Even I declared 349$. Ah well who cares about 150 Rs here or there. Important thing is it cleared customs at a reasonable rate. Woohoo! :good: :D
[Nexus 4 General] chintan.y.t@gmail.com:
i know how to tract mine,want to know how much time was taken for others shipment so that i can get an idea abt when will it reach local facility.so that i can give ups a call and tell them to change the delivery adress,

i request again to provide me with YOUR UPS SHIPPING PROGRESS TIMELINE.

FOR PPOBOX USERS.
[Nexus 4 General] pawansunder:
SBI

Actually if Google has told the estimated shipping to be 7th March, then you have to wait they'll ship it anytime soon.
[Nexus 4 General] rbrblitz:
Well after comparing, I think I'll use iShop. The quote is 23700 (after discount) for a 16 gb model which I find very normal. I can pay using my debit card or net banking and save myself all the tension n trouble!
[Nexus 4 General] obeliex:
Actually when you placed the order -they have placed a hold for the full amount.On 24th You were allotted delivery.Then Google does not re use the old hold but fresh debit for the full amount (2nd time). The hold will drop after 2 weeks. But it looks as though your card did not enough balance foe the second debit.If you can ,put more money in to your account(if debit card) You can not increase credit card limit in a hurry.

write detailed email /call wallet team. first they will say"your card no good". later they will release the hold if you persist. Then the tyransaction will go throough and you will get UPS delivery tracking to your USA PPO box address. You bank can not do anything. Seller has to remove the hold or reuse the same to complete the transaction. Google guys are lazy to find the old hold code and reuse it.:cool: I used to take bookings from customers with a hold and then re use the hold to complete the transation when they check in my Motel.
[Nexus 4 General] eddy4823:
Nexus 4 is a beauty. Just received mine.
[Nexus 4 General] abhishekoza:
I have mentioned the mailbox number-package number in my address. The above XXXXX-XXXXX denotes the same.
[Nexus 4 General] coolraghav:
Done, what was told to me in this article to purchase via hopshopgo

but eventually i'm getting this error, tell me what to do please.
[Nexus 4 General] mrg2003:
lol

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I have nothing but praise for the nexus 4, Google's marketing wheeze was an act of brilliance.
[Nexus 4 General] ckranjan:
remove your indian address from google wallet settings if any. check billing and shipping address - both should be the same address given by your package forwarder.