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[Nexus 4 General] jaffanz:
Kia Ora.

Yea put nova launcher on. Rotated home screen, Google Search set to only be on all screens if in landscape and added the widget on one bar if in portrait.

Ordered the cases in the OP in blue, white, and black lol.

Of course the battery is barely ok through to terrible with the well documented [msm_hsic_host wakelock] issue. Looks like except for dumbing down the 'go to 3G' tasks its wait until fixed.

Still a nice phone. =)
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Yeah I went into 2 degrees the other day and had a play with one. Felt like smashing my Defy after because man does that thing FLY! Palmy, we have about 3 in stock here.

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Thanks for the reply :) The storage is the main problem for me as well. I only have 500mb of mobile data (and 120GB of broadband lol), so streaming music isn't really a great option for me - at least on a regular occasion anyway. But when I think about it, I hardly EVER listen to music on my phone (or watch movies), and my current Defy only has about 3.5GB used on it, so I don't see why I would need any more than 16GB.

As for the screen, anything is going to be an upgrade coming from a Defy so I'd be happy with either phone.

That is so true. If this phone wasn't available in the US for such a cheap price, then we'd all be happy as with the $800 price tag, I mean you gain $200 over the S3 (at retail stores) and get a better phone!

Oh yes Vanilla android is a charm isn't it :) my Defy had stock on it for about 6 months and then I got bored so updated it to CM7, and have been hooked ever since (now on CM10). Unfortunately the hardware just isn't up to scratch, so it lags like hell.

Looks like 2nd January (pay day) I'm getting a new phone! Hopefully they will still have it in stock by then lol If I'm lucky they'll have a new years sale on and can snatch my self a bargain :DD
[Nexus 4 General] timhl7:
Mobicity have stock now and have dropped the price.
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
Nice work mate... Was just gonna post that as well... Better get in quick guys as they don't have many and they're only $699
[Nexus 4 General] dr.m0x:
Grrr. Annoyed as I just gave in to temptation and got one from 2 degrees. Should be able to recover most of the money when I sell my galaxy s3 though.

If anyone is debating between this and the s3, or considering moving from the s3 to the nexus, I would not hesitate to recommend it. It's just such a smooth, fast and clean experience compared to the s3. The display is gorgeous and the phone is dead sexy.
[Nexus 4 General] versd:
Definitely a much better design and build quality than the s3
[Nexus 4 General] Ramis:
pretty sure you have to add gst on top of that. because they get shipped from overseas.

so its really $805
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
You're right...I forgot that mobicity like to fool you with their pricing...It's actually $842 including all the extra add-ons!... not such a great after all! :(
[Nexus 4 General] time2303:
I just got back from being overseas for 8 days, gonna try my luck at 2 degrees. Please be in stock!
[Nexus 4 General] versd:
Call around first and just keep trying each store. Or they may be able to check stock between stores
[Nexus 4 General] akshizzle:
+1

Yeah if you go into your nearest store, they will call other stores and you should be able to put one aside .

I say they will, I mean they should, I don't know how good they are :p
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
Hope it all goes well for you mate. :)
[Nexus 4 General] nselect:
Noel Lemmings (Leemings?) in Wellington (Te Aro) has a display model and some in stock as of 2pm today ($699). Got to touch one for the first time! It's attached with one of those annoying cables so it's not the full experience. Looks like customs is delaying delivery of my N4 until after Christmas :(

Good luck everyone!

Their phone number:

(04) 801 8281
[Nexus 4 General] dr.m0x:
On Thursday when I got mine supply seemed spotty. A couple of stores had stock, most had none and said they were waiting on stock. No one wanted to hold me one unless I was willing to be there within an hour. Evidently 2degrees sales staff are aware that these babies are hard to get and in huge demand at the moment.

I'm in Auckland by the way.
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Why don;t you just buy it online from 2degrees?
[Nexus 4 General] akshizzle:
Go to Manukau, we have like 6
[Nexus 4 General] dr.m0x:
I've got one. Manukau only had one on Thursday and didn't want to hold it for me.
[Nexus 4 General] akshizzle:
daaamn haha we must have got them just yesterday then :D
[Nexus 4 General] time2303:
Went to 2 degrees at Sylvia Park and they had a couple in stock, the girl I talked to said they were selling fast. Got a free micro SIM from Vodafone which I didn't expect.
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
ITS BACK @ Noel Leeming http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/c...us4-google-nexus-4-smartphone/prod120508.html
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Merry Christmas everyone! Ok the cheapest way to buy it in NZ (from what I can find anyway) is to go to Warehouse Stationairy http://www.warehousestationery.co.n...OfferDetail-Product?ProductRef=214182@WSL-B2C and get them to match Noel Leemings price http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/c...us4-google-nexus-4-smartphone/prod120508.html AND they beat cell phones by 5%, so that comes to $607. Which is only $30 more than what you would pay getting it from the PlayStore.
[Nexus 4 General] akshizzle:
That is beautiful. You, Sir, are the man!

Also Merry Christmas to all you Kiwis, hope you all get drunk and have a great time!
[Nexus 4 General] Ramis:
Hey, have you actually done this, or are you just assuming they would do this?
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
No I haven't personally matched a phone, but I've done a router price beat before. You can find more info on it below. I'm going in tomorrow morning to get it so I'll let you know how it goes. Oh and I'm just assuming that Noel Leeming and Warehouse Stationery actually have stock in-store. http://www.warehousestationery.co.n...ntent-ViewContentPage?CategoryName=guarantees
[Nexus 4 General] republicano:
call noel leemings tomorrow morning, i got my nexus 2 weeks ago and loving it, managed to wait a week before rooting.
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
Updated the OP with the new links. Cheers Sam! Merry Christmas guys :)
[Nexus 4 General] Ramis:
In case noel leemings don't have the stock, check out bond and bond. they have the same deal on too :P
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
being buddies they would lol
[Nexus 4 General] z3phyr02:
I have Just went out and got one :) Noel lemming didn't have any stock so I went to warehouse stationary and got them to match the price.

Thanks everyone, wouldn't have done it without you. Merry christmas
[Nexus 4 General] Ramis:
Just got three myself :P

Thanks guys, like z3phyr02 said, couldn't have done it without you.

Just a heads up i did get the 5% discount from warehouse stationary.

My friend tried it too but for him they said they would only match it.

So my advice is to try multiple stores if they don't beat the price :P

(I got it from the botany store, my mate was rejected by the manukau store)
[Nexus 4 General] m57:
Tried at Manukau WHS too and they could only match it.
[Nexus 4 General] akshizzle:
JUST GOT MY NEXUS TOOO WOOHOO

Went to Warehouse Stationery near Botany, I only paid $607, just showed them the printed Noel Leeming page.
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Got mine this morning! Went to Noel leeming and they didn't have any so I went to Norman Ross and they had 5! They matched it and they had a promo on when you buy a 2 degrees phone you get $50 credit for free! So for $639.20 I got a 16GB Nexus 4 and a $50 top up :D cheers to all of those who contributed :)

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oh Warehouse Stationery is "Out Of Stock" online. So those who still want one better rush in.
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Noel Leeming and Bond & Bond (online) have the status of Nexus 4 as "Special Order Only" meaning that they don't actually have stock
[Nexus 4 General] cleu041:
Got mine this afternoon!

Went to Henderson warehouse stationary ask about it and they got three.

Then told him Noel Leeming selling at 640. The staff say they will match the price and get 5% further off.

End up paying $608 for the phone.

Now need to cancel order from google play store.
[Nexus 4 General] pgs2050:
Are these stores checking that NL/B&B have stocks? Tried to get it from TWS in Rotorua at about 10.30am - they called both NL and B&B to check stock - both stores reported that they were out nationwide.
[Nexus 4 General] akshizzle:
nah not in my case, they just took the ad with the price
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
I went to Noel Leeming and they said there was quite a few and they could transfer me one if I wanted to. Norman Ross didn't even check, they just took my word for it :D
[Nexus 4 General] pgs2050:
Thanks for the replies. I am now back in Auckland and will try TWS stores tomorrow.
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Norman Ross P. Nth has 4 left (as of this morning). You could ask if they will transfer it if they do that sort of thing.
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Aghhhhh! I was watching a video today and the black YouTube loading screen popped up, and I noticed a little dot near the bottom left of the screen. It's a damn dead pixel. I want to go back today and see if they will swap it, but I know they probably won't, so it'll have to be sent away for repair :( I don't know if it's worth it, for just one pixel. I could see myself getting really annoyed over time, so I think I will. Here comes another 2 weeks with my trusty old Defy lol
[Nexus 4 General] pgs2050:
Got it from Warehouse Stationery in Green Lane. Friendly and helpful staff, no problems despite NL website saying 'special order only'. I think they had a few more in stock as well. Was in and out so quick that I forgot about needing to purchase a micro sim!
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
yeah I thought it came with one, but that was only for the ones bought from Red Alert. At least SIM card are only $5 now instead of the ridiculous $30 they used to be!

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I went into Norman Ross to see what they could do about the dead pixel and they swapped it straight away! They had three left when I got there and by the time I left they had 1. New unit is great. Keeping the screen protector on until I get the one I bought off trade me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=546996741)

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oh for those who STILL don't have one, here is a cheaper alternative than the regular 2degrees prices. NOTE: this is official NZ stock, so therefore comes with local warranty support. http://www.playtech.co.nz/afawcs0139235/CATID=548/ID=19674/SID=443135703/productdetails.html
[Nexus 4 General] m57:
Just got mine from warehouse stationary Mt Wellington. $607
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
Official nz stock? Where have they sourced them from? Think I'd rather go the 2degrees option for only $30 difference...
[Nexus 4 General] m57:
Yea NZ stock. Says on the website it's the 2degrees one. The guy there just price matched the noel leeming deal and added a %5 discount.
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
OK. See the "official nz stock" line, but nothing about 2degrees. Great work on getting the best price!... Almost makes me wish I'd waited... Almost ;)
[Nexus 4 General] dr.m0x:
Wish I'd waited as well. Paid full price at 2 degrees the moment I heard they had stock. I've been watching and waiting for this phone so long it was killing me.
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
Yeah... I had originally planned to get it on the Australian play store, but that option went out the door in 20 mins. The US option was no better. I eventually went with eBay and I'm happy as with the phone... Just now it's a lot cheaper to get here... it's only money though I guess :D
[Nexus 4 General] chenthechen:
Ordered mine from Bond and Bond yesterday, I was told they actually didn't have stock and that everyone had just put up and order. They said they expect it to arrive within a week so I hope its smooth sailing:p. Now for the case...
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
I just got a black one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rearth-Ring...041&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=271112150599&
[Nexus 4 General] chenthechen:
Very tempting, but I think I may just wait since I don't have the phone yet.

I think we should be seeing cases coming in stores in the next couple weeks (early Jan as I've heard), hopefully I won't be one of those people to drop their phones until I do lol.
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
haha yeah. I bought this one off trade me for the time being. Protects it very well but you can't really use it one handed because your hands can't go around the side of the phone. http://www.trademe.co.nz/mobile-phones/accessories/cases-covers/lg/auction-547242045.htm
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
I ordered my case well before I got my phone and it arrived just after I got it. There is a link in the OP to where I got mine. Sam has linked to the same brand but on eBay, not amazon. I'd recommend you get a case and wrap it up tight because if these baby's drop from pocket height into a hard surface without one, there's bound to be trouble...:confused:
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Yeah I was trying to buy the one off Amazon but it says you can't ship it to NZ ? Is it just me or did you have the same problem?
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
I had no problems... My second set just arrived today as well... I'll check it out again just to double check tho mate...
[Nexus 4 General] dr.m0x:
I got the hard backed (no flip cover) Nillkin case off the same seller. Very happy with it, protects the glass back and gives good access to all the ports and buttons. Also comes with a screen protector which is very handy considering those are also difficult to find. Only complaint is that it doesn't give much of a lip at the front to protect the screen when it's face down. Luckily I don't really do that with my phone anyway.
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
Just checked my link in the OP. If you move down the page there is an option of 2 different sellers... Pick the option that ships directly from Rearth (not the amazon option) should be good to go :)
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Sweet. Already bought mine :) might get the screen protector in the OP later.
[Nexus 4 General] Post_Modern_Human:
My wife got me a Nexus 4 for Christmas, purchased it from a 2degrees shop on Auckland (Newmarket) - I went in to the shop today asking if they priced matched and got a strange look, and then was asked for which phone. Why does it matter, either as a retailer you have a price protection policy or you don't. Sorry, I'm from Toronto so I'm just use to retailers matching competitors prices. It be real nice of 2degrees could match other retailers, $160 price difference is hard to just ignore.

Also, did anyone else notice discolouring or dark spots on your phones bevel/front face? I have two dark spots on the front bevel of my phone, on the thin part between the edge of the phone and the screen. Around 3cm on each side, just above the middle of the phone. My screen is fine, this is only on the phone housing. Not sure if it's glue, air (doubt it), or something in the plastic. It's not really visible at a glance but I see it, and it bugs me, especially since my wife paid $800 for it. I haven't seen any other people complain about this issue. I'm also a bit thrown by how hot my phone gets. I'm debating exchanging it or not - I can only hope 2degrees has a proper exchange policy. I'm heading out of town for a few days so may try and do an exchange next week.
[Nexus 4 General] timhl7:
I got no spots but I've seen a few posts about it but on the main part of the screen.

I'm having problems with unreliable GPS so I'm going to return mine. Got it from The Warehouse but returns are handled by 2degrees so hopefully goes smoothly.
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
It seems a few retailers will price match, but I don't think that applies after the item has already been purchased.

As for exchanging the phone, you should be fine there. The consumer guarantees act covers us all here and you can exchange your phone if there is a defect with it. Here's a link to a handy article by consumer magazine about the act...

http://www.consumer.org.nz/reports/consumer-guarantees-act

My phone gets pretty warm as well. Not hot hot, but warm under use. Seems to be just the way this phone rolls...
[Nexus 4 General] dr.m0x:
Mine gets pretty warm when being used heavily, even though I'm under clocked and under volted. Just what you get with a beast like this I guess.
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
Happy new year guys!

I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years celebrations and you're all enjoying your new Nexus 4's. I have and I am ;)

Looks like prices have leveled out here at around the $799 mark so I hope you all got in early for the best prices. The OP has all the changes.
[Nexus 4 General] tim.smart:
I got mine at Harvey Norman with 20% off (Near the end of December). They price matched the Noel Leeming / Bond & Bond sale price without question.

Got home, got it rooted and unlocked, installed a deodexed ROM and finished it off with franco's kernel. Good stuff.
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Anyone found the best rooting tutorial? Keen as to root but I don' think I'll get a custom ROM yet. Vanilla Android is pretty much all I want :D
[Nexus 4 General] tim.smart:
If you have fastboot installed on your computer, then you only need to type one command:

fastboot oem unlock

Or for windows:

fastboot.exe oem unlock

(When the phone is booted to the bootloader screen. Turn phone off then press and hold Volume Down key + power button)

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You will then need to install busybox and superuser etc. But I just installed the clockworkmod recovery and flashed a stock deodexed ROM, which comes with all the root tools installed. Also allows for more flexibility in the long run.
[Nexus 4 General] samohtxotom:
Already done it but if I ever have to do it again I'll be sure to use this! A lot easier hahah thanks :)
[Nexus 4 General] GeoMil:
FYI Google Play store doesnt include the value in the packing slip so you can avoid GST etc easily if using youshop or similar.

Also I am using an Amourshield cover on front and back. I would recomend for someone looking for high protection but not case. You obvioulsy lose the naked feel though.

Running CM10 nightly.
[Nexus 4 General] versd:
10 days so far in south america with a scissor cut Brazilian sim. Holding up fine and great connectivity. Getting signal and WiFi where my mates with iphones etc were struggling.

Taken my n4 everywhere, 4wd tours, boat trips everywhere. Its great to do a photosphere of the cristo redentor in Rio etc.

Another 25 days to go, heading to the Amazon now so we'll see how it holds up.

1080p video of fireworks off copacabana beach on new years eve turned out great.

And Google plus instant upload us awesome to keep everything backed up.

Running stock 4.2.1 and matrix 4.0 kernel rooted etc.

Tpu case with generic eBay screen protector

Feliz ana novo guys
[Nexus 4 General] tonymather:
Hi guys. Got my n4 and loving it. Just looking into some themes. Any suggestions on rooting . Roms kernals etc to suit nz or xt telecom?

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[Nexus 4 General] dr.m0x:
All firmware suits any network.

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Sent from my Cyanogenmod powered Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] hadenkose:
Awesome stuff mate. Wish I was back over there traveling again! Just thought I'd let you know that Negri Electronics finally has the 16gb version in stock. They've also increased the price to $568usd... I think that's almost $120usd above their original pre-order price (at least I think I originally had an order for $448usd) bloody hopeless! Anyway, enjoy the rest of your trip mate.

OP has been updated again guys. Playtech are now saying out of stock. So $799 it is for now...
[Nexus 4 General] chenthechen:
In love with this phone. Currently running PA on it and battery life is pretty great! Still need a case though as I know waiting 10 days for it's going to kill me lol, are there any cases in NZ yet?
[Nexus 4 General] time2303:
Haven't heard of any places stocking cases, when I bought my phone from 2 degrees they said they don't have any accessories yet. Ordered a case from Amazon (SF Matte Black) and it got delivered yesterday, loving it.

A bit on the fence about flashing another ROM, bit more paranoid with this phone than I was with my Galaxy S.
[Nexus 4 General] chenthechen:
Yeah I've resorted to Amazon, how long did it take for your one to arrive?

Also yeah I was cautious about it too, but I used the Nexus 4 toolkit and it was pretty smooth sailing :).
[Nexus 4 General] nselect:
I highly recommend the Nillkin case for the N4. Just received mine yesterday. A little blown away by the snug fit and overall feel. Feels expensive (slightly rubbery) looks great, and only 10 dollars. Might even buy another while I wait for the N4 bumpers to get back in stock.

It's quite thin and leaves the top and bottom sides exposed. It protrudes just enough so that when you place the phone facedown it doesn't sit on the glass.

A big bonus is that it allows for much more decibels reaching your ear when the phone is placed on its back on top of a flat surface. Something that I hadn't thought of when switching from an iPhone.

Oh and it comes with a pretty decent screen protector but I recommend a Spigen one for later.
[Nexus 4 General] rh2600:
Pbtech appear to have 10 in stock for $780 including gst
[Nexus 4 General] dr.m0x:
+1 for the Nillkin case. There is a trade me seller listing then locally, that's where I got mine from if you want a local source.

Just noted they also have cases in stock now. Might get a clear one to show off the sparkling glass back.

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Sent from my AOKP powered Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] timhl7:
Its a nexus device so it's super hard to brick it, as long as you can get into the boot loader your always good.
[Nexus 4 General] Post_Modern_Human:
So I exchanged my first Nexus 4 at a 2degrees shop without issue - first one had strange darker spots on the front bezel, at first thought it was something behind the glass but smudges reacted differently over the two spots so no idea what it was. Was pleased that the manager just did the exchange, was worried I'd be accused of being too picky.

This second unit I got has a bit of a rattle but it's inside the device, not the volume rocker. I have to really shake the phone to hear it but I didn't have anything like that on my first unit. I also have some backlight bleeding along the right edge of my screen. Noticeable when using apps like Google Maps and the top bar that's greyed out, really noticeable on grey backgrounds, can't see it on blacks which kind of surprises me. I'm not sure if I should return my phone and try my luck with another unit. I hate being that annoying customer plus I really don't want to setup my phone and apps yet again but for $800, I feel I should be picky (wife bought it as a gift before I learned about the cheaper prices at other retailers).
[Nexus 4 General] chenthechen:
Hi, the shake I believe is from the auto-focus, I'm pretty sure a majority of phones have it. One X also had this problem, but it isn't really a problem. Plus, it's not like you're going to walk around shaking your phone to your ear lol. Mine does it too. Also the backlight bleed could be the glue which has not yet dried, I at first did notice I had a little tint but it's gone now I can't see it anymore, give it a a week or two and see how it goes.
[Nexus 4 General] jackmanzan:
Preordered one from Noel Leeming when they were on special for $639. Took my receipt to warehouse stationary who had one left in stock and they price beat it.

16gb nexus 4 for $607 = well pleased jack.
[Nexus 4 General] Fallen04:
Yes the faint rattle is common, mine rattles too.