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[Nexus 4 General] booch137:
I came from the LG G2X and all I wanted was a damn OS update. With the only update the G2X ever received being a whopping 2.3 to 2.4 I decided I'd stay away from non nexus devices the best I could. The build quality from LG is pretty nice, good balance between appearance and hand feel so I never once questioned that the N4 would be the perfect phone for me. What do I look for in a phone? Top tier performance and the quickest OS updates.
[Nexus 4 General] oSandmaNo:
2gb ram for this awesome price
[Nexus 4 General] ryan stewart:
In this order:

1. Unlocked

2. Nexus

3. Top flight phone for $350, how could you resist?

Loving it on straight talk. I love the phone almost as much as the fact that my bill is half what it was before.
[Nexus 4 General] Swiftb12305:
One of my main reasons for choosing the N4 is knowing this phone will get updates for a long time from google but others are:

Build quality.

Price point for a unlocked phone.

Amount of development.
[Nexus 4 General] Johmama:
AOSP

Price (seriously, extremely great value)

Customization, Google WANTS you to flash new ROMs and stuff to this device

I'm an aspiring Android developer (currently a .NET developer)

The sleek look

Came from iPhone 4, my only other smartphone I've ever owned. Basically debated whether to get the Nexus 4 or SGS4, thank god I went with Nexus 4. Had to switch from Verizon, but well worth it. No more Verizon red tape to deal with ever again, or any contracts.
[Nexus 4 General] ryan stewart:
If you arent on a contracted plan with T-Mobile, unless you are on the $30 plan with no minutes, consider one of the MNVOs. Im on Straight Talk after trying T-Mobile for a bit and the service is IDENTICAL. However, the bill from unlimited plan to unlimited plan isnt.
[Nexus 4 General] hbkmog:
Cheap and decent specs. That's all.
[Nexus 4 General] Testraindrop:
This.
[Nexus 4 General] username8611:
After flashing cm7, then cm9 and 10 on my Fascinate, I realized AOSP is how Android phones are supposed to be. I love the clean interface, speed and smoothness and stability. My phone after that was the Gnex, so naturally I upgraded to the next nexus. I know there are AOSP roms on a ton of other phones, but the reliability seems to be perfected on the nexus devices, since they are built for AOSP. Also, there is a huge amount of developer support.
[Nexus 4 General] m4r0v3r:
needed something after my N9 and really didn't want to go back to a locked down phone.
[Nexus 4 General] Iczer:
I bought the N4 due to the price, pure android and the ability to enable LTE on T-Mobile. I couldn't be happier coming from Sprint. It's a night and day difference.
[Nexus 4 General] jtwebfusion:
And updates from Google...
[Nexus 4 General] nviz22:
What makes the Nexus 4 White "a limited edition phone?"
[Nexus 4 General] Stiban:
Being able to get the latest and greatest Android version from Google as soon as it comes out.

I'm not sure if that would count anymore now since those "Google Edition Phones" came out.:confused:
[Nexus 4 General] GottaProblemBro:
Pure android. Coming from a LG mytouch this is perfect. Also getting updates faster than everyone else.
[Nexus 4 General] headcreepz:
+1
[Nexus 4 General] thj1990:
Updates and stability.... Now I don't have to worry weather my phone will get updates or not
[Nexus 4 General] chipatil:
Specs with PRICE!
[Nexus 4 General] Gnome:
Development and it's right for my budget, a quadcore krait processor and 2Gb or RAM. What more can I ask for? :D
[Nexus 4 General] davezaff:
Because simply put .. It's a bad ass device that runs android as intended.
[Nexus 4 General] ksocoolwitit:
One word: Development

I love how active the development is, the different ROMS, kernels, themes, etc. I love the Nexus phone!
[Nexus 4 General] mrjoeltan:
It was better than my mt4g.

haha, also because i wanted a really good phone for a really good price, and this one seemed to be the best at the time. Now I don't know if I'm able to get another android device other than a google nexus device.
[Nexus 4 General] jerseykirby:
I actually dropped my HTC One for this device simply because I've realized the pure Google experience is a much better choice for me. More development, faster updates, options to use a cheaper service if needed, etc. Really great device at an insanely good price.
[Nexus 4 General] T-BoneFL:
Price was a deciding actor. I have the HTC One and my wife has the N4. $350 out the door at Amazon with Prime shipping ($50 off after applying for an Amazon credit card). It's a nice all around phone that is pretty bright in daylight.

-T
[Nexus 4 General] vennstrom:
Simple...it's Android, the rest are android based.
[Nexus 4 General] OneChaos:
Coming from an LG Vortex I wanted a huge performance boost and the quick updates to the latest firmware. Other factors: the bigger screen, pure Android or the choice of so many custom ROMs, and the freedom to choose any carrier I want.

All of my future devices will definitely be Nexus devices. :)
[Nexus 4 General] snak3ater:
Because of N4's sexy Body ;)
[Nexus 4 General] jmtjr278:
I wanted to sign up for a prepaid 4g plan and this was the best phone to do that with. Also wanted to have a phone with an active community here at xda.
[Nexus 4 General] ghostlobster:
For me it was the UI experience. My first exposure to raw Android was my N7 and once I started using it, I was hooked. So I went through the process of flashing CM 10.1 onto my Droid 4 for a nexus-like experience. It worked fine, but was still more of a reproduction than an original. Finally, I broke down last week and snagged a N4, hooked up the T-Mo's prepaid plan on it and am test driving it until the end of my VZW contract later this month. At this point, I do not see myself re-upping with VZW. :). This thing is just too good.
[Nexus 4 General] AgentCherryColla:
Support for ROM is a given. I like this phone because of what it can do, and the people who do it. While other devices have to deal with broken features and make do with what they got. We get the features first (like halo). 3 years from now while android 5.X.X is out, this device will be running it with the newest kernel. I hate the design of the phone tho I broke the back of it the day I got it :T
[Nexus 4 General] Biporch:
Pure Android experience.

My first device being a SGS2, when I first tried AOSP, I fell in love with it.
[Nexus 4 General] cocreateguid:
It is a Nexus device

Great build quality and style

Fast, very responsive

Low prices
[Nexus 4 General] mindlesSheep:
big screen

original android by default, not shi*** sense + unstable ports of roms from other phones, kernels which doesnt work with this rom, which doesnt works with this recovery blah blah...

comunity, not only 4 devs for phone
[Nexus 4 General] mattoaida:
Price was a major factor

I mean 300$ for a high end smartphone is a steal

And then pure android

Had an s3 I ran cyanogenmod the hole time
[Nexus 4 General] Cream$ickleHJ:
Luxury
[Nexus 4 General] Norsehawk:
I picked the N4 not because of the price (who was btw a bonus) but for the upcoming updates from Google. And I really didn't knew that it was so fast. Swyping left and right takes like 1 sec. And its so smooth!

And it looks sexy too. ;)

Skickat från min Nexus 4 via Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 General] nowster:
"And you try and tell the young people of today that... they won't believe you."
[Nexus 4 General] CMNein:
FULLY AOSP able out of the box. Specs don't really come into play for me, the N4's great hardware specs are just icing on the cake.

Would have bought if it wasn't as good spec wise and if it wasn't ridiculously cheap.
[Nexus 4 General] holoboy:
Price was a major factor

I mean $299 for a high end smartphone is a steal

And then pure android

no touch wiz and stuffs.

but the rumour of google going to touch wiz for the next update 4.2.3 seems to be true?

i dunno man
[Nexus 4 General] haiz:
Easy answer.....simply beautiful
[Nexus 4 General] jaggyjags:
Simple: I hate working/not working lists in roms. You don't find this on nexus devices.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] Sierra35:
My first android device was an optimus 3d. Nice phone, though it lacked memory and updates. Unfortunately it was train wheel bricked:banghead::banghead:

After that I had an SII for two weeks, but it wasn't that satisfying. Then I choose the nexus 4 for the quality of lg, and getting updates for it's pure and bloatware-free android. That it has a tiny look, is at best. Also it has a decent hardware, that lasts over the next years.

So long...

Greets sierra35

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] Fairlady-Z:
days ortedFov

Well I have had iPhones from the very first one, and I loved every one of them thought they were great devices. I am a big fan of clean and simple and I never saw that in any android phone at the store, as they all had these custom skins and bloat ware that just killed it for me. One day a friend of my who is a big user of these Android phones recommended I give the Nexus 4 a try. I looked it up and fall it love. The look is clean and sharp, the OS is pure android, and it was priced very well. Right now my iPhone 5 is out to get screen replaced and going on eBay.

Maybe when I read up enough I will start to change up roms and see where it all goes. I am not sure where to really start, but I am using the search function.
[Nexus 4 General] AgentCherryColla:
[off topic] Touchwiz may be the first custom UI that's based of 4.3. But our nexus will never have factory touchwiz on it. Just think of a LG Phone with TouchWiz (even tho there UI is a bad rip off of TW(
[Nexus 4 General] Annil:
what made me buy it?

simple: it was new and had like the best price/value :)

Also I had the nexus s before, so yeah kind of a google phone fan ;)
[Nexus 4 General] anupampb:
Hmmm........ For 25k INR, I had options like S3, One X(16GB), Xperia SP & Nexus 4 available in market.

I got Nexus 4 because:

- it has 2GB RAM

- good processor

- good custom ROM support(also direct updates from Google)

Its a Value For Money phone
[Nexus 4 General] iDroid8:
The reason I DIDN'T choose the Nexus 4 and wait for the Xperia Z is 2 fold - the Xperia Z had a memory card slot, and also was actually available. But I don't regret my decision at all, the extra £200 I paid for my XZ over the N4 is completely worth it, incredible design and the expandable storage is great. If the Nexus 4 had a 32GB option then I would've snapped it up, the 720p screen is fine and less battery drain then a 1080p one, and I presume better performance due to it needing less pixels and running clean Android.
[Nexus 4 General] estallings15:
Not the point of this thread. Also, nobody cares.
[Nexus 4 General] lowtje:
This thread..
[Nexus 4 General] MrToastedAndroid:
Decent hardware?? The nexus 4 is among one of the best smart phones out there, and smart phones dont get there with "decent hardware". Its amazing high end specs for half the price!
[Nexus 4 General] Lucenzo7:
I just got the phone, and I must say - I'm amazed!

I chose the phone because of the design (it has great rounded corners and I love the back glass), vanilla Android and direct updates from Google, good custom ROM support and great performance.

I had a Samsung Galaxy S Plus before the Nexus 4, and it was my first Android phone, so this is a big change for me. I think I won't be changing this phone for quite some time. I can't wait to root it and flash a custom ROM and kernel! :)
[Nexus 4 General] Shift2win:
Updates. I got tired of having to buy a new phone every year just to get the latest features offered by Google.
[Nexus 4 General] Rusty!:
1. Cheap!

2. It's a Nexus device.
[Nexus 4 General] eran1243:
Low price,great performance and look.
[Nexus 4 General] linye:
Quick updates and soft keys
[Nexus 4 General] netpc02:
1. Quick update

2. No bloatware

3. Nice design
[Nexus 4 General] pandeus:
for me the main criteria was the lack of hardware and capacitive keys. i cannot stand fixed buttons. and with a nexus phone and the development of pie, my user experience is just about perfect.
[Nexus 4 General] Aashrey99:
What he said. :D
[Nexus 4 General] saintsatinstain:
How the Google Nexus 4 chose me, and other tropes

My last non smart phone, T-Mobile Tap, has FM tuner. I like that.

Researched Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy S III & S 4, HTC One, and Google Nexus 4. The latter two had three problems, no expandable storage, can't remove battery (with the Blaze I carried two spare charged batteries), and no FM tuner.

The big plus for the Nexus 4, it's pure Android, no carrier or handset apps, or few, and no skin ordained by carrier or handset maker. I dont disapprove of any Google app, though a few I dont use and won't use.

The price of the Nexus 4 was right and it's as good as the other four in the essentials, big screen, quadcore, and 2 GB RAM.

I carry one solar powered charger, so I will buy another one.

I bought a Memorex miniature FM and AM radio.

I bought a portable 1 TB drive which creates its own WiFi network and has encryption. I stream from my own drive and not someone's streaming service.

So the HTC One and Nexus 4 were back in equal consideration and the negatives of the others were back in consideration.

Note II too big. I want display between 4.5 and 5.0 inches. Nexus 4 has 4.7 inch display

All except Nexus 4 have too many features and have handset maker and carrier apps, many I dont want or need.

The Google Nexus 4 pure Android, the way the spurious god Google made it. Only better way, I build (assemble) or have built the hardware, then select and install the OS I want. It's the way I did my Ubuntu system and Windows systems. My Macs came as, well you know. Reason I only have two Macs, a 1400cs and a powerbook pre Intel - PowerPc.

There are Google versions of HTC One and S4, so may be they only come with Google Apps, but they still have features I dont like. I'd rather have features buried, not implemented, where I can implement them, than have a bevy of silly features (subjective I know).

I have a Nexus 4, pure Android, Google apps, 12 GB of on handset storage, 1 TB of (streaming) effective storage, two solar power chargers (replaces two spare batteries backup), and my, albeit separate, FM (and AM) tuner. I did have to download and install a wrapper for the buried internal sound recorder. I will decide whether to install a compatible version of Flash player.

I didn't believe that I'd have to root it, but after I installed some of the free apps from my app site on Google I changed my brain I have an ad blocker only works on rooted phone; the apps I really like, and dont have paid version, I white list because they dont have intrusive ads.
[Nexus 4 General] eddy4823:
Got frustrated by changing handsets again n again. Always had my eyes on Nexus 4 but didn't buy right after the launch coz it wasn't available officially here in India. Importing won't give me warranty and I knew I would be f****ed up if I drop my delicate nexus 4. Bought an HTC 8S and a Galaxy S2 for my wife. HTC 8S sooo disappointed me that I took a risk of buying Nexus 4 finally and had it imported to me. And boy, this was the most confident decision I've ever taken. I love this device and don't plan to sell anytime soon. I'm living with the fact that I don't have any warranty but it's been a great device for me. \m/
[Nexus 4 General] scottharris4:
It's pretty close to top of the line, apparently really good support for official/unofficial updates, and there's not a better option for under $400 off contract.
[Nexus 4 General] ec_meyva:
For pure android experience.
[Nexus 4 General] Ace42:
Price and design.
[Nexus 4 General] xor_mind:
#1 price, #2 google's support and phone freedom, #specs
[Nexus 4 General] uchihakurtz:
Google's guaranteed support and a good price for spec.
[Nexus 4 General] ChongoDroid:
The shiny back, I like shiny things
[Nexus 4 General] Rockstar600:
Ordered my Nexus 4, and I shall be receiving it by Monday, I was an Android user, since the times of Samsung Galaxy S, then I had the Galaxy SII GT-I9100, and then the Note-GT-N7000, but then suddenly after a couple of months, I felt so unsatisfied with my Note, then CM 10.1 released and I started to flash every nightly of it, I was again disappointed with the software as it had bugs and I was immature to understand the word "nightly", and I had this psychology that "Android is imperfect"

Around 4 months ago, I bought an iPhone5, I'm still using it, iPhone is a great device, but I guess not as great as Nexus is,

A friend of mine suggested me to jump back to Android platform and he advised me to get a Nexus 4, and here I'm.

I have decided to keep both of my phones.

Nexus 4 is amazing in its own unique way, as everyone said above, the Price, Built quality, Looks, Specifications, and the most important thing being updated with the latest software!

I just cannot wait for Monday :p

And my Nexus 4 of course :D

Cheers everyone, have a great weekend. :highfive:
[Nexus 4 General] Jaza78:
Great Lg bild quality,

Pure android

Good perfomance

Low price

Many Rom

Fast updats
[Nexus 4 General] bds1958:
Just ordered my N4. Upgrading from HTC Dream S.

Wife has an N7.

Want pure Android without the "bloatware" of the other manufacturers.

Bring it on.......................:D
[Nexus 4 General] arifhazwan:
Simple look and the shiny back thing.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] hgoran:
Same here. And also low price.
[Nexus 4 General] Crisisx1:
Price and quad core and updates.
[Nexus 4 General] hutzdani:
HTC's ONE X build quality was terrible and felt unstable running Custom roms.

Had enough of Carrier software and UI.

Previously owned a Nexus S and wanted the simplicity and clean lines back.
[Nexus 4 General] Billy Noobody:
My reason for choosing the Nexus 4

I bought mine outright for $400 from Tmobile store and the sales rep told me it had a micro sd slot. But it was a good deal and I like the phone even without the micro sd. My last phone was a Galaxy S which I hated. My next phone might just be a Note II. If I get it I'll be getting rid of my retina tablet too.

I like the Nexus 4's HDR mode in the camera app. I wish my DSLR could do the same. I love the screen on the Nexus 4. Nice, bright and vibrant.

Only issue I have had is with NFC between a Note II and my Nexus. Could not get it to transfer.
[Nexus 4 General] napyaninja:
Nexus family.... I would buy a tooth brush if it was written nexus by Google...:D
[Nexus 4 General] fahadsul3man:
saw a post by someone on google plus got jealous and now i am getting it
[Nexus 4 General] chrisastrous:
Price per hardware
[Nexus 4 General] saintsatinstain:
Forget sd slot; I have 1 TB of storage with Nexus 4

I was considering other five quad core 2 gig ram phones, but favored the Google Nexus 4. Pure Android! Alas, can't remove battery, no sd slot, and no FM tuner. The last I solved easily; I bought a Memorex AM/FM radio smaller than a cigarette pack.

Previous phones I carried two charged spare batteries. I have a portable solar charger. I buy another.

Lack of sd slot.

I bought a Seagate WiFi Plus portable hard drive, fits in a shirt pocket, 1 TB. It creates own WiFi network. You can encrypt it. Dont buy - unless you want to - a special case for it, the box it comes in perfect to carry it. I carry it in a shoulder bag.

So instead of 64 GB if it had a sd slot, one TB.

All of my music on it. All my D drive from my desktop on it. It will hold 500 movies, Seagate says. I dont make or collect movies. Seagate has an app on Google Play which makes streaming easy. No problems.

Reason why no sd slot on some phones, the carriers want you to use their streaming service or those of their partners. Follow the money. Profit works to produce some handset designs and capabilities.

I like the Nexus because pure Android, only Google apps. I like them all, use all except Google Play Music with which you can buy music, upload yours from your desktop to Google (5000 songs), then stream it to your phone. You dont have to do that.

Other companies make portable WiFi enabled portable drives. One makes a flash version. Kingston, I believe, but 200 bucks for 128 GB? I paid at Amazon under 200 for 1 TB. Shop around though, prices vary.
[Nexus 4 General] g2uzer:
Got tired of buying 2 or 3 phones a year just to have the latest android version and the great Design as well.
[Nexus 4 General] user822:
I chose to buy a new phone exactly at this point since I expect development to slow down.

It has everything needed and the best price at the time.
[Nexus 4 General] Driggity420:
Had all the new phones and chose the Nexus. Why you ask? Because every single phone I get I put AOSP and I was tired of s hit being broken or this not working and that not working or being choppy. HTC One gone. Galaxy S4 gone. Galaxy S4 Active gone. Sold the Active pocketed $150 bought a white Nexus 4 16gb one day before they sold out. Now I run butter smooth AOSP and I will get latest android asap. Winning.:thumbup:
[Nexus 4 General] HeavenDriv7:
Fast update and low price
[Nexus 4 General] Silverguy206:
I have to buy my phones unlocked, and there wasn't a better deal out there. Really blows the iPhone to bits in build quality, first Android phone to do so.
[Nexus 4 General] danyh_rrt:
The price :)
[Nexus 4 General] RealiZms:
In my opinion its the only Android phone that really matters. 8 months out and its still the fastest, sexiest device one could own.
[Nexus 4 General] jamel_tza:
1. Unlocked

2. The hardware- 2Gb RAM makes a big difference.

3. Nexus device- updates and stock AOSP. No sense, touchwiz etc to work around.

4. The amount of development and support for this device. Coming from a not-so-popular HTC device, I know what its like to be without a paddle up ****'s creek. With so many users and developers for this device I find that I seldom have a problem. With the N4 I get to enjoy my phone as uposed to feeling like a full time beta tester.
[Nexus 4 General] Eldmor:
Stock Android: Fast updates

"Developer phone": Easily rooted and easy to install custom ROMs

Price: Really cheap compared to other similar phones

Great hardware
[Nexus 4 General] noobletsausecakebbq:
Specs

Price - why pay double when you get every thing in the nexus
[Nexus 4 General] scruffie:
1. Nexus device

2. Price

3. Justifiable upgrade from the nexus s
[Nexus 4 General] Maine_Coon:
I do believe Google sells it for cost.

Just the best phone as of today.

Screen, hardware, easy unlock / root, lot of development going on.

Unfortunately my first N4 was stolen.

I am on my second, white N4.
[Nexus 4 General] Andre_Vitto:
2 gig ram.. :good::good:
[Nexus 4 General] -Heek:
2 GB of RAM, HD resolution screen, Quadcore snapdragon and because it was a god d*mn sexy Nexus device. After 6 months I still don't regret that I bought it.

- Tapatalked -​
[Nexus 4 General] snak3ater:
Because i was bored of my last Device :D
[Nexus 4 General] DovahkiinSk:
To flash ROMs all day long
[Nexus 4 General] jvc63:
Before my N4 I had an S3 and then an iPhone 5. Custom ROMs on the S3 were full of bugs for the most part (due to Samsung) while TouchWiz was awful. The hardware itself was actually pretty good. The iPhone 5 was fine too, though receiving a device that wasn't dented was so difficult that I gave up in the end. Got a refund, and decided on the Nexus 4 due to the timely ROM updates, the fact it is an AOSP device (which opens up ROM choice, for example PA only being released officially for Nexus devices) and, most importantly of all, the price.
[Nexus 4 General] jithuelad:
Price, Hardware , Style & last but not least - xda !
[Nexus 4 General] wngmv:
WHAT?

OT, It's a nexus super cheap. Can't beat that. My previous phone is the Galaxy Nexus I bought in July 2012. I sold it after the announcement of Nexus 4. No more plastic crap.
[Nexus 4 General] GEKTHEBOSS:
Price,hardware,design,support(modders and google),in fact ALL..i only tough why Google dont sell Play Devices in Italy but in France,Germany etc there is...

Inviato dal mio Nexus 4 con Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 General] manpildo:
Since it came out I really liked it, I wanted it. I wanted the best and latest Nexus, to have a phone for a longer time without it having an imminent expiration date. And the price.
[Nexus 4 General] bozint:
Price, Nexus device, specs, price.