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[Nexus 4 General] IdeosDev:
[Dissucion] Buying Nexus 4 via Google Play on NON-Supported country & N4 Experience

Hi,

I created this thread to discuss and for people who buy live outiside then the google play support country such as me from M'sia.

We couldn't buy it directly from the Google Play store unless there's a valid us/any country address that supported.

This can ease other user that want/tempting to get one but having no idea on proper method and precaution on doing it.

Nexus 4 are now only available at Google Play : USA,UK,Spain,Germany,France,Japan,Australia & Canada

Anyone whom have experience bringing via post method to unsupported country via any method can post

but always do follow forum rules.

If proper method is proven working will be tagged and quoted to #post2

Anyone whom want to check availability of stocks can always check on : http://www.n4checker.com/

A recommended website for latest update of stocks for N4,N10

We also want to hear all the user buying experience and how to device perform.

(If the N4 Shattered do post a picture & mention how it bricked?)

(we can have special post to let people know the precaution to take for ensure other user doesn't repeat this mishap)

Note

** Keep your disccusion ON-TOPIC **

** Follow XDA forum rules **

** No swearing & rude over other **

** This is not a market place therefore selling thing here is not allowed **
[Nexus 4 General] IdeosDev:
For Buying Method Outside from Google Play.

If you can't access Google Play for Nexus 4

Do use proxy such as hidemyass and copy this link for N4 8GB : https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_4_8GB?id=nexus_4_8gb&hl=en

You need valid payment method to continue.

Over M'sia there's people willing to ship with extra changes (Around RM100)
[Nexus 4 General] IdeosDev:
Precaution

Drop & Shattered History
[Nexus 4 General] wilsonlam97:
Google is only shipping to billing addresses.
[Nexus 4 General] Caumen:
I tried to buy it in the uk, with 3 different proxies from Denmark (1 paid, Daves proxy and UK hidemyass.com proxy) none of them worked.

I used english creditcard as well as an english address. It failed on transaction.

So you're telling me it is possible to buy it from other countries?
[Nexus 4 General] tom1807:
This is wrong

Setup my billing address in California around 1 month ago.

After notice that there is an additional tax, i changed the shipping address to Oregon, but forgot to update the billing address also to Oregon.

Ordered from Asia with a VPN to Los Angeles.

Credit Card also from Asia.

Latest update:

Departure Scan by UPS to my mail forwarder
[Nexus 4 General] spookykidmt:
i had this problem too and was willing to try this method.

but now the ones on ebay are becoming a little bit cheaper. i guess by the end of the month/mid January they will be fairly priced
[Nexus 4 General] taitony:
I am in China and use GAE to access Google Play without any problem. I have purchased Nexus 7 and Nexus 4 from Google Play.
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
Ordered n4 from india
[Nexus 4 General] oscartellez:
I´m from Nicaragua, I ordered using a vpn, with my debit card. It is already in California at my aunt´s house, and since I´m going there this coming 13 I´ll pick it up myself =)
[Nexus 4 General] Blunnt:
I asked a friend of mine from Uk to buy me one . No proxy needed . easy XD
[Nexus 4 General] patochem:
In which country do you live?

Any problem to use the phone with local carrier ?
[Nexus 4 General] pGuerrerox:
bought from the Dominican Repiblic

hello, I order mine two days ago (29 Jan.) from the Dominican Republic using my Galaxy S3 (because I was at work), I used a TunnelBear free service to access the Play Store (US), and I register my credit card (from my country) in my google Wallet account to pay with it.

I shipped to a carrier's address in Miami, I also put the shipping address as the billing address. I was afraid to get the order cancel but all went well. They sent me emails like normal and the package was deliver today..... Just 2 more days to have it in my hands.
[Nexus 4 General] klvnhng:
It is possible to buy with a foreign CC (I think), but Google will only ship to an address in the Play store home country. One way to get around this is to have Google ship to a US shipping depot (like this one: http://bluewatershippingdepot.com/) and then have the depot ship to you.
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] friendlynandy:
Went to care as I am not getting an signal.......they said your board has Been dead.they told me this by checking IMEI being none empty.they said it costs 4000:eek: any suggestions thanks.....

From my awsm Galaxy 3.....
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] superfrancy97:
If the problem is just the IMEI you could try to follow the tutorials that let you recover your lost IMEI even in worst conditions. The IMEI is a serial code that is necessary to identificate your phone in the phone network and it's stored in /efs partitition that sometimes get corrupted usually after flash, updates etc...
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] friendlynandy:
Just tried many mays ....can u sugest me any....help me....
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] Shree_Jamdar:
Hi

i hope your problem is solved. but if not, flash a stock firmware like ddjp. or maybe ask one of the experienced developers in this forum.
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] Gurjot95:
Dude, next time don't use space b/w mother and board. I almost fell of the chair reading the title from the main forum.
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] Shree_Jamdar:
I know, I took a screenshot of it coz it was too funny
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] ghpk:
Samsung seems to killing existing users budget

Vodafone is selling this phone for 4500

and Samsung care wants 4000 for motherboard itself :p

So if it would be me, I would either upgrade my phone if budget allows or atleast buy another G3 from vodafone @ 4500 INR
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] ak700:
Wait Vodafone is still selling this device!? Damn. I thought they speed making them
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] marijuana123:
may be this helps.

http://cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261156430017
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
ARM.

The Next Reliable Managed Architecture.

NOTE

- ARM or Android Reliant Management, Aims to bring full battery saving to our devices and add features not introduced. This would of course reduce battery hunger and at the same time, sustain the performance of our phones.

Source Code Distribution

Github [CM] - Source

Github [Stock] - Source

===============CHANGELOG=================

Base : CyanogenMod 10

Maintainers : nicholaschw & JaredMLG

====================

Base: Stock v30B bproj

Maintainer: nicholaschw

Bugs + CM +

--------

- LED on errors as shown in dmesg (All CM10 versions has this)

- Setting brightness flickers the LEDs

Bugs + STOCK +

--------

- LED on errors as shown in dmesg (All CM10 versions has this)

- Setting brightness flickers the LEDs

-Credits-

CyanogenMod, for providing AND fixing the source codes actively

YOU, Readers, for providing me a place to allow you to give me suggestions

Xonar, For assisting in many parts of the modifications

cyclon, for introducing new modifications

Google, For allowing me to identify whatever errors i face.

> XDA Community, Giving comments on whatevers best for implementations

This Thread is Started due to our previous moderator, Reinbeau who suggested not to re-open the old thread and instead, start a fresh one.

ANY FLAMING OR CRITICISM WILL BE REPORTED.

ARM., Is not to be mistaken with ARM. ARM. Is not related to ARM Whatsoever in terms of name.(We use ARM for our processor, so we are related somehow abit.)
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
+DO NOT MIRROR+

EVERYTHING IS GOING ACCORDING TO DATE OF RELEASE.

How To Install

- Download the flashable zip below

- Put it into your sdcard (Anywhere you like. Just remember its location)

- Boot into recovery

- Wipe cache, Dalvik Cache (NO NEED TO WIPE DATA UNLESS YOU WANT TO)

- Install the zip package

- Reboot

- Enjoy the Excitement!

Link List - CYANOGENMOD BASED

AVAILABLE ON ROM MANAGER!

ARM-Project-v5.06.zip - 4.68 MB

ARM-Project-v5.10.zip - 4.68 MB

ARM-Project-v5.11.zip - 4.68 MB - *Current Most Stable*

+ Should there be wakelocks, Flash the Official CyanogenMod and then flash the kernel.

+ Flashing on other CyanogenMod-based ROMs are experimental. Always ask in the thread of the ROM whether it works with ARM. . Never attempt anything that fails.

EXPERIMENTAL/NIGHTLY BUILDS

==================

All Builds below are experimental. Flash at your own risk.

ARM-Project-v5.10N2.zip - 4.68 MB

ARM-Project-v5.10N3.zip - 4.68 MB

ARM-Project-v5.12b.zip - 4.68 MB

Link List - STOCK BASED

None yet

EXPERIMENTAL/NIGHTLY BUILDS

==================

All Builds below are experimental. Flash at your own risk.

None yet

FAQs

+ Q: Whats the difference?

A: Read the disclaimer.

+ Q: Will I get worse performance than the Official CyanogenMod Kernel?

A: It depends on what commits are added. My Kernel only fixes bugs i can fix and which are unsolved and Of course, I will add more features not available in CyanogenMod Official

+ Q: What makes the stock kernel different?

A: You get goodies, and furthermore, better battery life and performance in this project.
[LG Optimus Black] chuayx1:
After I flashed your kernel, I noticed Google Now's voice response does not work anymore - English (United States) is set as default.
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
The point is that CM10 Nightlies dont even have Google Now Working properly. Besides, tell me how Google Now links to the Kernel. What, it needs more power? Note that Google Now may or may not work on each CM10 Build.
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
Afternoon.:D
[LG Optimus Black] chuayx1:
Most of the nightlies have the Google Now working....
[LG Optimus Black] re4lsk:
@skate4life stop the hate dude, if you don't like Nick's work, just ignore him. Maybe he is crazy maybe he is not, but one crazy in this forum is enough.

sent from my Optimus Black V28c
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
I will see to that issue if its related to my kernel. But one thing sure is my kernel stops BLN from working.
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
Sry for OT but apparently Google Now voice thingamabob does not work for me and im on stock kernel.Weird cuz the first few nightlies has it working:confused:

EDIT: I found a fix,First set your language in the language and input settings to Engish(United States)

then set the language of Google Now to English(US).After that,it should work with or without ARM kernel.Thanks for trying the kernel though...
[LG Optimus Black] chuayx1:
Because of this I really wonder if this is really a custom kernel or not. *refers to Jellybam thread*.
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
It is because the kernel now has a noticeable feature from CM kernel. It has a dimmer Backlight.
[LG Optimus Black] cyclon1978:
The dimmer backlight only works fine if you also mod the rom. So i would (like i did) release a rom with kernel.

I have a link somewhere how to do it, someone on xda is the original source for backlight modifications, if you're interested i can send you the diffs for the mod.
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Its better if you inject it into your ROM. That way i do not have to add a ROM into this thread. I told myself to fully work ONLY on kernels and thus this thread will only be purely kernels.

Hope you understand :)

So, inject my kernel into your ROM :) if, you want to combine both of our works. You should notice Dark Mod has still a bright backlight,which if you add this, will benefit into a darker environment :)
[LG Optimus Black] xX3m0Xx:
...i'm not trying to be pushy or anything, but will there be a chance of OC to 1.3 just like the Zeus Rom??
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Yes. Definitely.

Please try this out, Its been tested. I just need to see if Underclocking works to reduce battery drain.

This Nightly has reduced battery drain with 200MHz Underclocking

ARM-Project-v5.10N2.zip - 4.68 MB
[LG Optimus Black] cyclon1978:
The dark mod sets the brightness in aat2870_bl.c

val = (unsigned char) (level * 0x1F / 255);

val = 0xE0 | val;

aat2870_write_reg(client, AAT2870_REG1, val);

so we set in the register 0XE0 as lowest value for the brightness.

This is according to the aat2870 doku (http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/ANALOGICTECH - AATI/AAT2870IUW-DB1.pdf)

the absolute lowest technically possible value for the chip.

So, no, nothing is darker than dark mod ;)

Except you use screen filters, but that wont save battery.

There are some really interesting information about ALS, and other things in the document. You'll realize that the driver is badly written and the hardware is... not assembled as optimal according to the document. lg should have used an additional cheap part of hardware for the als....
[LG Optimus Black] chuayx1:
After reading your posts history...well, can I trust your words on your developing?

I've flashed this kernel once more, I hope you're really committed and not repeat the same mistakes as said by the others on your previous thread..

All 4 touch LED buttons blue light up when one key is pressed. That's a bug. And if you can make an option somewhere to turn the entire front lights off/on at free will maybe you can try it. It it flickers when it's turned on from standby mode. Also, the screen getting brighter for 1 sec before returning to normal when the screen is turned on from standby mode, maybe that can be fixed too. I'm not a dev, but i'm testing out all.

have set your 200Mhz for underclocking, but I think it's best to leave the 1000Mhz clock frequency for those who don't wish to overclock their device - 900Mhz is what i'm using now, and not everyone might want to be on 1100mhz. just my 2 cents.
[LG Optimus Black] Paste A Name Here:
One question: what's not working in this? Cause there's just "LED on errors as shown in dmesg (All CM10 versions has this)" in OP... and last time I got SOD...

So I asked.
[LG Optimus Black] xX3m0Xx:
... i'm having the same exact problems... hopefully, this will be fixed soon
[LG Optimus Black] windowfans:
Battery saving
[LG Optimus Black] windowfans:
Bug:

4 LED light up in blue colour once any one of it is pressed

LED notification not always work

Keep it up!!:D
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Guys to take note. Benchmark does not relate to every phone. Each person will get a different benchmark. My benchmark is only for viewing purposes only.

And, whatever cyclon has given will be implemented on the next build.

Please stop giving comments on the differences and similarities in benchmark with official CM. The point of this is battery. AT LEAST I SUSTAINED THE PERFORMANCE. So, you want to see higher benchmarks? Await for Official ICS Sources.
[LG Optimus Black] Sobralobo:
Off-topic but please, stop quoting the whole first post.
[LG Optimus Black] shivraj3192:
After flashing this kernel I was unable to play subway surf game... Game was automatically closing as soon as I open it.
[LG Optimus Black] chuayx1:
I flashed the kernel before, tried to underclock it to 900 MHz and my phone instantly lagged. I can only stick with 200 MHz and 1100 MHz.

edit - ondemandx and CFQ scheduler.
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Take note that i not all issues are experienced by everyone. Your issue may not be a bug. And, please, indicate what governor and scheduler you are using before even posting here.
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
One thing i am wondering about is, you obviously changed the kernel version info, but where did you update the source accordingly? Can you please link me, maybe i just missed it ;)
[LG Optimus Black] ricky3024240:
I found that if I stick with 200 MHz, my OB will turn off automatically every now and then.
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
New version will be released today with ICS Source codes Nicholas told me to relay the message:)
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Updated OP with new Nightly.

The new nightly DOES NOT INCLUDE MY COMMITS.

It is a pure source from CM10's Github.

The Update from Upstream will commence now and will end as soon as possible.

We will merge all commits from CM and make sure no errors are to be made.

The Next release, v5.10 will include v30B drop and include dimmer display enabled.

Also fixing Game Sudden closage issue.
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Re-updated OP for v5.11

Has all commit and new minimal brightness feature.

Enjoy

With fixes from v30b

Stock kernel version in progress
[LG Optimus Black] xX3m0Xx:
Report

with v5.11, i'm still getting the bug where all 4 capacitive buttons light up when touched..... or am i just doing something wrong...? everything else seems to be working fine...
[LG Optimus Black] diazao:
Me too, also, sometimes i just can't unlock it, it gets locked and i can't get the screen on again, neither force restart (power+vol up), and i don't think it's app related...

Edit: just got it locked again, taking of the batt -.-
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Sorry to notify you guys. We currently have that as a bug. We will see to that for fixes as soon as possible. Right now, i need you to add it into issues in the github.
[LG Optimus Black] pabgar:
Thank You for that. I am fed up with hearing how great Cyanogenmod for OB is and how great is going to be soon. The only thing longer then waiting for stable CM is it's bug list.

The fact is, that crappy 30B from crappy LG is more usable on OB then any CM.
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
You can't say that. At least we have Kernel 3, if not, we would have not gone this far and get stuck at Kernel 2.6.35 which will further affect CM10's fate.

v5.12 In progress... Many improvements in all aspects
[LG Optimus Black] theaks30:
Waiting for it :)
[LG Optimus Black] rubencho:
TUN module

Hi Nicholas,

Would it be possible to include CONFIG_TUN as module in your kernel so that applications like NCP.VPN.client could work?

Thanks!
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Yes it is possible. Zeus has it before but was removed as it affected other parts of the kernel.

v5.12 is almost done!

Be sure to check the thread!

UPDATED OP WITH v5.12b

Enjoy~~

Taking a break till next week~~~
[LG Optimus Black] windowfans:
Just flashed 5.12b, and experienced wake-up lock issue. When power button is pressed, no output from screen, need to reboot again. Never experienced it in previous versions. Hope it helps!:good:

----

When i rebooted it again, same problem showed up once I closed the screen.
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Ok. I saw whats in the issue. The problem is with the lowest clocked value. In the meantime, use the previous version. This is due to the fact that the lowest clocked value is undervolted too much, which made our babies sleep forever, cause they dont have enough power to wake up.

I will fix next week. Sorry if its considered lazy. I work by donations to my first post. 11 thanks does not fuel me.
[LG Optimus Black] chuayx1:
So you'll fix things if there's more thanks to your first post?
[LG Optimus Black] MiGzHizon:
Here is a thousand likes sir.
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Appreciate all the thanks :)

After substantial amounts of investigations towards the only bug exclusively in ARM., the led press lights all up is not a bug. Its a feature in ARM., as both blue and white is volted to the same 1 milliampere, which means the dimmest we can go, and is also part of the result of saving more power. So next time, before you post that there is a bug, double check! :) happy bug finding! And have a merry christmas and a happy new year in forward!

Expect a release on the day of the apocalypse and another for the christmas celebration, and another for new years eve :) All these releases might include all major features! Note, to all app devs, i need a kernel app for the kernel. PM me if you are interested.

Cheers!

Latest bugless: v5.11

latest: v5.12b

chuayx1, bingo!
[LG Optimus Black] eagleeyetom:
Just a reminder.

TL,DR: XDA is not a place to make money.
[LG Optimus Black] sekhar13515:
If you get satisfy the people with your work, they will sink you in tons of THANKS.

THANKS should not be asked, it should be ACHIEVED....:cowboy:
[LG Optimus Black] d3kk:
Anyone tried this amazing kernel \w stock v30b?
[LG Optimus Black] chuayx1:
I agree with your point He actually agreed with my point that he'll fix only if he gets more thanks. /fp

I find it hard to trust this dev - given that in the past many had not very good feedbacks about him and his work; I've just witnessed this case.

But then again he should be credited for attempting to make a custom kernel.
[LG Optimus Black] thealmightypro12:
Totally agree with u bro ! Same thoughts. :)
[LG Optimus Black] eagleeyetom:
XDA is not about thanks, money and any other completely irrelevant things. Thanks idea is relatively new and wasn't implemented since the beginning of XDA. Telling that I won't develop something because I don't have enough thanks is childish and immature. If you don't want to be a part of the community, so why have you decided to create an account here? For fame, for money? If for these reasons, you are on a wrong forum.

Most of professional developers works in the companies or create some applications which are sold on PlayStore. Look at Chainfire, agrabren or any famous developer. So if you want to get some good money, find a good job. It's simple.
[LG Optimus Black] WIIstpM:
Leave Cm10 to CyanogenMod Team :p

Please concentrate on v30b!!

So it is compatible with stock v30b??

I'll report about performance, stability and battery drain soon :P

And it's true, thanks are neither motivators nor fuel, but instead reputation and achievement are!

I would say if you want to feel furthermore satisfied and motivated, keep on doing what you do best,and , in all honesty, I find your kernel awesome!!!

Then one day, you will most probably gain a very good reputation like Duarte, or even Huexxx!
[LG Optimus Black] Nihiliu:
Make something worth thanks and donation not ask for it. If you do it you will get your thanks and even donation. Until then try to improve your rom, fix bugs etc.

Wysłane z mojego LG-P970
[LG Optimus Black] MiGzHizon:
Here is a million thanks sir. :thumbdown:
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
Smart.
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Ok. To everyone including my mod, i don't take donations, but, i see thanks as a motivation system to developers. So thus, i feel motivated with it. And also, i didn't say i won't continue in the development :)

Seems that stock is overthrowing my dear CM10. And yes, it will be compatible with v30b since its based on v30b sources. Trying to see votes already makes me feel motivated.

Alright. Stock development starts tomorrow

EDIT

A Thorough test was made to test the battery consumption. The total power ARM. Managed to save per hour is:

107mAh

Savings per hour in sleep:

64mAh

I will carry on improving battery life.

Next release. Aim to have a strong but power savvy vibration module.

EDIT

Updated 2ndOP for installation

Finished some works on CyanogenMod source. On the way of delivering a new method i make : Clock Boost. Allows the CPU to jump boost and exceed its limit. Limit set to 1.45GHz. Tested already. No fryings. But the phone will stop the jump boost in 5minutes in case of Overheating.

The CPU will be able to sustain this. Such technologies is Intel Turbo Boost and A conventional turbo in a car.

Note that this new method will only be implemented in CM10. Thanks to Linux Kernel 3.7 Sources.
[LG Optimus Black] WIIstpM:
The actual version definitely not compatible with stock :P

I tried it out and it was lagging as hell... It started w/ min. and max. speed of 275mAh.. And even if I set the clock speed to 1100mAh it still lags very much...

Isn't it because of the Kernel (which is 3.1.54)
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
Nope. It does not matter. I did not receive amy lAgs here. Latest nightly + v5.11 btw. V5.12 is unable to get out of lock after you lock it. Try using v5.11. Its very smooth. The reason v5.12 is laggy could be due to the voltage being too low. Lets just say you use v5.11 first till 5.2 is out :)
[LG Optimus Black] JaredMLG:
Ill be back soon to do the rom stuff,meanwhile enjoying lovely weather here in malaysia;)
[LG Optimus Black] nicholaschw:
A little OT there
[LG Optimus Black] re4lsk:
where is the source/github link? I couldn't find it on the OP.