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[Nexus 4 General] Pratz1:
How many packages do you have? Its probably more than 1. Track on dhl india website and you would understand the entire travel history...its not necessary that both packages move together..they are only put together when they reach india until then they can have totally different travel history.
[Nexus 4 General] Sivaguru:
http://bgr.com/2013/01/11/nexus-4-successor-rumor-289453/

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[Nexus 4 General] dagar1710:
Thanks mate. Any idea when it will be available on play store there & India?
[Nexus 4 General] Hrithan2020:
Typical bs from a crap site.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
I don't think International Business Times is a crappy site... I'm skeptical about the news though...

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/422990/20130111/lg-nexus-4-buy-price-supply-successor.htm

Lg was always unhappy about this phone's price point... In business all that matters is money... So u never know... :p
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
No news about play store restock yet. It was to be released this month in India, but I doubt.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
They are crappy they are putting together two things

1. LG said N4 is not their last partnership with Google (who in their right mind will say it.)

2. LG said they'll unveil lots of devices at different screen sizes and price points at MWC

This doest not mean LG will release Nexus devices at MWC.

On LG being unhappy about price point, it's not like they were told about our suddenly and they have liberty to price it at any price they see fit at in all countries other than 6 where it's sold via play.

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[Nexus 4 General] demon507:
declaration value

hello friends

how much should i declare value of package on cgw?? 349???
[Nexus 4 General] kaushiknfs:
the value on your invoice.
[Nexus 4 General] azhar.vista:
Hey guys..thanks to everyone for making this thread a great source of information for anyone looking to buy a Nexus 4.I got mine on 10th Jan :victory:

But would like to share a my experience with comgateway/DHL express or to be precise Chennai Customs(I'm in Chennai).Shockingly DHL guys charged me 2265/- at time of delivery and told me that this amount has been charged by customs.I was expecting anywhere around 1K mark..going by the experiences of others on this thread.I was taken completely by surprise.Only after seeing the invoice I got the clear picture,my device was earlier assessed worth 20890/- and total duty came around 1200/- then these guys I dunno why reassessed the phone and the new value was 30890 :( Probably would have checked prices on eBay India :laugh:

Taking the total duty to 2265/- I'm not sure who is to blame here after all I'm so satisfied with the device..but surely I'm the victim :(

but the bottom line -> Nexus 4 rocks!!!!!
[Nexus 4 General] iamdchosen1:
So in all how much was the final cost?

Sent from my Xperia Neo V using SwiftKey Flow
[Nexus 4 General] exynoss:
It's depends on luck ;)

But minimum final cost is 22000 rs
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
Does anyone have the format of the document they ask for?
[Nexus 4 General] adil_:
Did You ask DHL?

Btw, mine says clearance completed. It had arrived at bangalore on 9th...
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
Yeah I did ask them. They said person will contact me. Asking here because just wanted to have look at the what exactly this document is about if anybody has gone through this already.
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
Mine updated to clearance delay after the clearance was completed.
[Nexus 4 General] adil_:
I think its because you have more than one package and may be you haven't declared the value of each correctly...
[Nexus 4 General] rahulbaha:
Customs

Hey

Can you tell me how much you paid for the customs (inclusive of all VAT, cess etc) for Nexus 4.

Thanks

QUOTE=atulalvenkar;36569874]Here you go. This was via borderlinx.

The only delay was customs in Delhi and that too since it reached on Saturday afternoon which is half day and got cleared on monday.

Customer service is really good. I called asking if I can know the time my N4 will be delivered and they directly gave name/number of the guy who was going to deliver.

All others I've interacted so far tell you they'll get back after checking in half an hour and no one does.[/QUOTE]
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
DHL is asking me for 7-8 documents!!! This is ridiculous!

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I had declared the values correctly and had provided them original purchase invoices!

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I'm going to stay away from Hopshopgo/DHL. Not doing business with them again.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Looks like problem is with HSG and not DHL. I and 2 of my friends already got their phones via borderlinx/DHL and had no problems at all.
[Nexus 4 General] navino87:
That's sick bro.. Dont know if i could help you, But if you could provide me the contents, value, size, etc,, of the package, vil try to find some help.. Will ask our clearing agent if they could do something.. I feel sorry brother..
[Nexus 4 General] karanits:
This is required if you are a comerical entity and does a lot of import and export. Inform them that this is not the case!

I was asked the following (Delhi)

The authority letter format was provided by them which i modified to make it a "personal" non company authorization
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
Wtf!!! How many devices are you getting? I guess they've assumed that you're a trader.
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
Thanks mate. Package contents are 1 Nexus 4, 1 Poetic Bumper, 1 Skinomi screen protector, 1 Spigen screen protector. Actual size is less than 1kg but HSG/DHL charged me for 2kg.

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DHL are also demanding "commercial invoice recieved from shipper"! What is that document now?

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Just one device, 2 screen protectors and a bumper. I told DHL that it's personal stuff.

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DHL CS said I would be charged around 8000 rupees as duty!!!
[Nexus 4 General] :
DHL charging 8000 is totally absurd. Even the HSG will not take care of this coz they have already mentioned on website about duty..

I feel sorry. I cannot help. I know no body in customs..

Maybe people here who knows someone in customs can help.
[Nexus 4 General] adil_:
I called DHL today. They said that the customs clearance is over and shipment has been transferred to blue dart as they don't have service in my area and I've been charged Rs.916 by customs.

I used hopshopgo and no issues for me.
[Nexus 4 General] berz:
I think youre package is coming to thru air cargo instead of courier mode , but that should happen only if the package value is above 1 lakh where your shipment will be considered as commercial instead of personal , i have no idea why they would do that for just a phone and few accessories .

the 8 k charge is around 1.5 2k for customs clearance , 2 to 3 k for agent charges and about 2 to 3k for getting a dummy import code to get youre phone out thats the only explanation .
[Nexus 4 General] navino87:
Tried contacting my clearing agent here in chennai.. But, i couldn't get much help as today is 2nd Saturday :(.. Hopefully they should be back to duty by monday.. Wil try to ask them by then..

Btw, I would suggest you the following in the mean time..

1. Get in touch with DHL official in mumbai (in person). And see what had went wrong. You got no reason to submit all these document. As an exporter/importer, we produce only half the document you had mentioned.. I am very sure that there should be a way out.. so, keep trying..

2. Get your shipment details from DHL and go to port where your consignment is held-up(If at all possible). Have a word with custom officials and explain your stand.. This should work most of the time.. But Iam very sure that you have to bribe them to revise the duty structure currently levied..

Don't forget to carry the invoice copy of the items in the package..
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
Thanks for support guys. I had submitted all the original purchase invoices to HSG well beforehand. DHL said they do not have received any invoice. I have sent them the invoices again anyway. HSG should be doing a better job with shipping.
[Nexus 4 General] adil_:
Its really weird. I didn't submit any invoices at all and didn't face issues...

Hope u get your nexus soon.
[Nexus 4 General] Maxxxxxxxxxx:
This is all because Nexus 4 is not released in INDIA and i have a strong feeling that it will NOT be released in India, Even if it will be it will be prised arounf 40k, i would suggestion to wait few months for another device to launch. :) Feeling very sorry for you
[Nexus 4 General] KaustavB:
So my friend had shipped the phone from US using Fed Ex. Received the package today after clearing a customs fee of Rs. 1964 here in Calcutta. And Guess what, on opening the box...its totally empty. No phone, no charger, no manual nothing. Just the box.

Lodged a complaint with Fed ex. Any idea on what else can I do as in how to proceed.
[Nexus 4 General] raul.k:
Lesson learned DONOT SIGN the Reciept of acceptance until you check the box and verify that the phone is inside. :rolleyes:

Actually its a bit tricky from now on for your friend since he should have told the same to the delivery boy by checking it in front of him itself.

Please launch a compliant with the fedex authorities, prepare for the worst.. hope for the best.... :angel:
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
Damn,That is everybody's worst nightmare. Max FedEx can do is refund the value of the item ( doubt it cos u signed n accepted it). Lil likelihood of finding the phone (whoever stole it will not return it of course). Contact Google to block the imei so that the schmuck who stole it can't use it.
[Nexus 4 General] adil_:
Man that's really heart breaking.

I just hope that fed ex will help u.
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
didnt the box feel light while accepting it ?
[Nexus 4 General] Maxxxxxxxxxx:
on reading these stories i just dont wanna order it now :eek:
[Nexus 4 General] TheQuarterMile:
Really shocking story! Never thought FedEx to be like that! Any insurance on the package?
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Who knows if it's done by some FedEx employee or by the customs officer.

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[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
Or by the guy who signed up for a new account (most probably a second account) just to post this anonymously and get our opinions. I smell insurance fraud.
[Nexus 4 General] exynoss:
+1

Please someone sell his nexus 4 to me.

Or want to do exchange with Galaxy S3
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
Stop discussing about selling dude. You will get this great thread closed.
[Nexus 4 General] berz:
Box will have imei , Take the box and imei to cop's and bribe them 2 to 3 k and tell them someone stole it , you can track the phone as long as its turned on and ull get it in no time .
[Nexus 4 General] TheQuarterMile:
Now even I'm starting to think this could be some guy on xda who is making mischief. One would be cautious if they found the packing to be open. First thing one would do in such a case before accepting the phone is to check inside!
[Nexus 4 General] KaustavB:
Not really. Never had the need to open an account here since did not have any reason to reply to anything actually, since reading through the entire forum covers everything I guess.

The packing was not open. The outside box was sealed with a blue ticker saying it had been opened for customs. And the package could not be checked since it was received and paid for by my mom. I returned later. And the phone was certainly atleast till New Delhi, as the customs invoice I received says so.

Btw, will the police do an IMEI search if they receive a missing phone complaint? The box does have the IMEI code intact Yes. Everything else has been swiped clean down to the quick start guide/documentation.

Moreover my friend had sent it through FedEx International Priority too. It took him bloody 140 dollars to send it and this happens :/ Will launch a FIR tomorrow I guess and lets wait for Fed Ex to get back to me.

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Had a declared value of 399$ but I think Insurance is not included even in their top tier Priority service.
[Nexus 4 General] Tagtag123:
@all

when adding indian debit card(HDFC) with us address(HSG) it says invalid instrument.

can anyone point out the entire procedure to add payment cards to wallet and ordering from playstore.
[Nexus 4 General] adil_:
HDFC debit card can't be used for direct payment of foreign currency.

You have to use a HDFC credit card or an virtual credit card. But you can't buy a device using vcc as its validity is only one day and google play charges you at time of shipping.

So I would suggest you to use a HDFC credit card or an international debit card of some other bank.

Rest of the procedure is in the first post.
[Nexus 4 General] ReValeX:
Hi, sorry I read the last few pages but I have not found an answer to the problem (if it exists).

I have a nexus to 4 days and I noticed only now the problem of buzzing. I have the problem with the screen on (also from screen off but much less), when the phone is off, no buzzing . When I talk on the phone with someone and there is enough silence around me notice the problem. Solutions? It must lead perforce to assistance? or we can adjust it with the updates?
[Nexus 4 General] cyanide911:
My phone has reached Mumbai for clearance. Any clue how clearance at mumbai is? I've heard it's fast at Delhi but terrible at Bangalore.

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Btw so what's the status on your clearance issue? Did you solve it?
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
I sent them all the documents they requested. I had to print, fill and scan them back. It will be processed/cleared tomorrow.
[Nexus 4 General] karanits:
Means you will pay via cargo mode? Did DHL convert you to personal(courier bill of entry) ?

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] Hishighness731:
8k is like paying 40% customs:(....hope they be a little lenient:thumbup:
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
I told them that it is a personal shipment. I guess everything will be clear by tomorrow.

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I might have to pay octroi too once they forward it to Pune. :banghead:
[Nexus 4 General] cyanide911:
You had to send all the documents even after you told them it's a personal shipment. And how do they justify the 8k duty? Hope this doesn't happen to me -_-. ill contact DHL first thing tomorrow and make it clear it's a personal shipment.
[Nexus 4 General] PROGUERAM:
Exactly. "Seeing someone else's Palace, one doesn't burn his own hut." Goes a proverb...if US wants to keep the N4 to themselves, let them. There are way better phones coming here and I shall wait for it. In fact, the phone arriving isn't the end but only the start of a nightmare. If, and I repeat, IF something goes wrong...ur doomed.

Sent from my DROID RaZr.
[Nexus 4 General] v.a.r:
Hi all.

Just got my nexus three days back. Yesterday it fell and the screen cracked. :crying: What should I do? Where can I get it replaced?
[Nexus 4 General] adil_:
You can buy the replacement screen and do it yourself.

There is a video for it. Just Google it.
[Nexus 4 General] raul.k:
Check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwbaay-K6s
[Nexus 4 General] vikas_toad:
?

Even mine is stuck at custom since Thursday night

Going by other members' experiences, mine should be cleared by Monday morning

If you are lucky,your phone might be cleared on monday aswell and you will get the phone by wednesday morning(probably by tuesday eve)

Or goin by normal time required(2days- i know this because i had ordered two nexus 4 accessories at different times from aliexpress.com-china via china post and hong kong post and both took exactly two days at customs clearance), your phone should be cleared by wednes
[Nexus 4 General] pranav_cache:
Thanks to all you guys here...

Got my Nexus on last friday (11th) and am loving it :victory: It's really awesome both in looks and performance..:angel: Not facing any screeching sound during call. (by God's grace :fingers-crossed:)

I ordered mine by PPO Box and happy that they delivered it within 5 days after receiving it on Monday. No Broken Seals.

I experienced the call screeching problem using video chat on Skype/Gtalk :eek: It's happening when I am trying to make video calls between my mobile and my tablet/laptop. I was using all of them on same wireless connection at my home. Disturbance is intermittent. More distubance if devices are more closer.

I called up my friend on Skype who is in US and there wasn't disturbance, so i guess it happens only if the devices making calls are nearby :D.

Rest am enjoying it :cowboy:
[Nexus 4 General] yoshimitsu1234:
How much di it cost you? Breakup of figure?
[Nexus 4 General] v.a.r:
I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that. Though I'm considering it. I've already seen that video. Thanks for the link. :) Do you know where I can order a replacement screen?
[Nexus 4 General] pranav_cache:
In total Rs 23126.

Google Breakdown

Nexus 4 (16GB)	$349.00

Shipping:	$ 13.99

Tax:	$ 32.22

Total:	$395.21

PPO Box Breakdown:

ICC Shipping, Handling & Taxes: 618

Duty & Clearance Fees: Rs. 584

Additional Insurance: Rs. 224

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Total Due: Rs. 1,426

You can save some money on tax free state , i was charged $32.22 on tax as PPO isnt in a tax free state :)
[Nexus 4 General] Qwerty123 \m/:
Wrong thread but..Anybody know exact price on the N7 ?

32GB Wifi + 3g is $299 on the google store, so including shipping to Portland (PPObox) how much does it come up to?
[Nexus 4 General] vikas_toad:
No bill required by ppobox for custom clearance??
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
You can check out the Google costs by going to the checkout page yourself, apart from that one big downside of importing a Nexus 7 is that customs duty charged on tablets is insanely high compared to that of phones. They're supposed to charge 17% on tablets (against 2% on mobile phones) but sometimes they charge ~30% (if they categorize it as Electronics). When I ordered a Kindle, they charged me Rs. 2300 customs duty on a $119 Kindle. So, be careful.
[Nexus 4 General] funzuloo:
Hello friends, im going to order nexus 4 once it comes in stock....i wanted to know about the services of hopshopgo. Is it a good forwarding services anyone can please share thier experiences with hopshopgo and also how much they charge. Will be very helpful
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
Yes, it's a great choice. Let me list out pros and cons off the top of my head.

Pros:

- Low shipping cost

- At least for me, no problem with customs when shipped through them (correctly categorized each time)

- EXCELLENT customer support. Their Live Chat support has been awesome for me every time I needed help

Cons:

- They take "up to" 2 working days to put the shipment into your account once it reaches their warehouse. Usually they take about half a day, but sometimes 1.

- They only accept payments via Paypal. For people like me who've been using Paypal for years, this is not an issue at all, but for those who do not have an account with Paypal, it may take up to 3-4 days to create an account with Paypal and have it verified before you can use it with HSG.

For 1 Nexus 4, it'll cost you $20.75 if you choose Standard shipping or $24.9 if you choose Express shipping. Customs duty charges extra - should be less than 1k - to be paid to the delivery boy.
[Nexus 4 General] adil_:
You can find it on ebay.com
[Nexus 4 General] Amfire of Light:
My Nexus experience

Well I got my Nexus on the 30th December, 2012. My cousin bought it for me in California and had it delivered through a friend who was traveling, I must say I'm very impressed with the features of the phone, panoramic mode and photoshpere are flawless. I rooted the phone through Wugfresh's tool and now gonna set up Xylon on faux123 kernel. Let's see how it goes, anyone else here in Bangalore with a Nexus 4?:cowboy:
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
Lots of people including me. :)
[Nexus 4 General] Hrithan2020:
Me too.

BTW, I am running cm10.1 and am trying out the various kernels for battery life. Getting 5 hrs screen on time with Wi-Fi on, uc@1.24 ghz, and Google now off, with decent network and cpu usage ( Over 1.5 Gb and with cpu@max for 40-50% of the time) with butt Franco r30 and matrix v5.

Slightly better battery life and performance with matrix. (With uv)

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
As you guys know my nexus has been detained at Mumbai customs. Talked with DHL and they are saying I will be charged for "freight and insurance" charges!!! :(

How are these charges calculated? WHY ME!
[Nexus 4 General] TheQuarterMile:
I have a good experience with PPOBOX. There is no point saving money by shipping to a tax free state at the cost of reliability of the forwarding service! The estimates given by PPOBOX most of the times are accurate and in fact less at times and you also get insurance in case of the situation that was mentioned few pages back.
[Nexus 4 General] pranav_cache:
No they didn't asked me anything. I was just asked to make the payment before the delivery (payment was online one, through their website only).
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
Hi,

On asking about the availability of the Nexus 4 on US Play Store, I got the below reply from Google Customer Care
[Nexus 4 General] njarun:
what a pity!!! shame on them..... am waiting for the nexus device since nov 13!!!
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
Is there a way to avoid these freight and insurance charges?
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
What exactly are "freight charges" and how much are they asking you for it?

Why are they asking you for insurance charges? Just say you don't want it.

Did you talk to HSG support regarding this issue? Talk to them on Live Chat and explain the situation, I'm sure they'll help you sort this out.
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
I have no idea about these charges. I think they are meant for cargo/commercial packages. Lets see, I have already told DHL that this is a personal shipment. DHL said they will contact me before paying charges on my behalf.

Is there anything HSG could do? Chatting with them, the person has put me on hold for like 15 min now.
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
3rd one at Bangalore airport :D... Two of my friends (one blackberry user & one windows) have their first android device.
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
The reply I got from HSG chat support is
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
Are u sure its Insurance OR Insurgence??? U know "freight & insurgence" are terms used by shipping companies to deliver the package for a distant land / area... Eg - If u r in Pune, the freight / Insurgence charges are the cost for delivering from mumbai airport to ur home... If u were in mumbai, this charges will not be applied... U got the point right??? I may be wrong... But, Just call DHL & confirm about this...
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
It could be insurgence. I might have heard it wrong. So do you mean these charges are DHL specific and have nothing to do with customs? How much would be the charges for delivering from Mumbai to Pune. And why would they charge me extra for delivering when I have already paid $40 for shipping?
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
I don't know exactly about this, May be i'm wrong... But i think the charges from mumbai to pune won't be that much... If they ask too much, Just say that u will pick up from their DHL office urself & u can argue with them about the unnecessory charges, If they don't oblige through phone call... Its not that far from pune right???

And why have u paid 40$??? Isn't shipping from US is < 25$ ???
[Nexus 4 General] ImSherlocked:
I chose express shipping and the shipment contains 4 items. 1 phone, 2 screen guards and 1 bumper. So they charged me for 2kg.