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[Nexus 6  General] BigRick10:
Yeah buying from Google Play and Motorola would be the best option to have carrier freedom.
[Nexus 6  General] Bucky Barnes:
http://www.slashgear.com/t-mobile-nexus-4-sold-out-in-just-a-couple-hours-23258137/

I'm not hopeful for T-Mobile going any better than the Play Store
[Nexus 6  General] mk92595:
Go to the store locally and you should be fine if you arrive early.
[Nexus 6  General] monkeypaws:
Tmobile in the past has been great. Didn't have trouble going to get one locally after it was announced. You also have to take into account if where you live people know about the phone. In bigger cities it was sold out for a couple weeks. I live in a smaller town where the nexus 5 was well stocked at the T-Mobile stores. Reps also tried talking me out of it into the galaxy whatever that came out then.
[Nexus 6  General] shah_vm:
any idea if when motorola is planning to start selling nexus 6 on their website?
[Nexus 6  General] galaxys:
I think Motorola is just as lost as Google right now! Nothing announced yet...
[Nexus 6  General] shah_vm:
thanks for your reply. its sad to see the way google has handle this pre-order. :(
[Nexus 6  General] ggreenwood334:
I hate no pre order. I would love to come home on the 12th to a 64gb nexus 6 on my doorstep. Guess I'm calling in. Sure hope they have 64gb in store or they can just over night it for free to this 12 year customer.
[Nexus 6  General] monkeypaws:
They said 64 online only and they do have overnight shipping, just have to pay note money . I think if you buy online they might have free shipping so I'd look into that. I like brick and mortar. Hate shipping and waiting for packages to arrive or paranoid someone might steal my package.
[Nexus 6  General] ggreenwood334:
I would pay the over night. But who knows how fast they will sell out. Really wanted a 64gb. And I had a kid steak my old T-Mobile wing off my front porch a long time ago. He finally confessed when I saw an empty box buried in the bushes. Said he was going to sell it at school for $20. Lol
[Nexus 6  General] oastjc:
Moto have their event on the 5th to announce all their devices.
[Nexus 6  General] Jsunn:
I spoke with T-mobile sales and customer care. They didn't have a lot of information and pointed me to the "registration" page on T-mobile.com. They weren't able to provide me with any additional information and didn't know what date or what models would be available through the brick and mortar stores or online.

I'll call back next week and see what they say.

Oh well,

-J
[Nexus 6  General] dave2metz:
I'd like to know when/if Motorola has a pre-sale or at least announce a release date. I want to use the Motorola financing with 0 down, 0 interest for 18 months. It's a great deal if you don't want to throw down $700 all at once. As long as payments are on time and paid within the 18 months, it's a great way get the Nexus 6.
[Nexus 6  General] mr pnut:
Were would I find that at?
[Nexus 6  General] Pilz:
I asked des vis twitter and he said despite the large demand the 64gb is still online only.
[Nexus 6  General] resynx:
The only worries I have about buying through T-Mobile vs. Google is the customer service (and possible benefits from Google) if a problem arises. In the past, Google hasn't cared if the bootloader was unlocked and they even offered a 1 time free screen replacement for the N5. Doubtful they will offer that for the N6 though. But in my experience, Google has been very easy to deal with regarding warranty issues.

If I buy through T-Mobile I will be buying it outright, not on a monthly payment plan. Anyone with experience in dealing with T-Mobile for warranty issues, are they problematic or relatively easy going when problems arise? It would be a pain if I had to argue with a store rep. about trying to replace a faulty device.
[Nexus 6  General] barondebxl:
I took the 12th off, will be at my local T-mobile store at opening

Sent From my Nokia Lumia 635
[Nexus 6  General] Pilz:
I would be doing the same thing if they had the 64gb in store.
[Nexus 6  General] freesoul27:
The most recent tweet from T-Mobile regarding Nexus 6, not including November 12th as release date. I think they will delay the release too.

https://twitter.com/TMobileHelp/status/528770005450899456
[Nexus 6  General] Pilz:
It still doesn't say it's delayed so we should assume it's the 12th
[Nexus 6  General] omnifarious:
They replied and said it was the 12th
[Nexus 6  General] GHII:
I got my thread deleted...but there was a forbes article out yesterday where the author stated the actual embargo lifts the 12 for full reviews, that has to be the release date for at least the play store and Tmobile, I am doubting a release from play store before that if reviews can't be out until the 12th.
[Nexus 6  General] spaceman860:
T-Mobile announced that they will be selling the Nexus 6 on the 12th when Google announced it.
[Nexus 6  General] Namolas:
T-Mobile confirms the 12th 58 minutes ago in that link.
[Nexus 6  General] freesoul27:
:svetius:
[Nexus 6  General] bajasur:
People concerned about the white version, have you checked out dbrand skins.....?

You can change the device to whatever colors you want, including wood and metal colors. These are legit skins that cover entire device and look gorgeous. YouTube some Nexus 5 ones to see in video

https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-6
[Nexus 6  General] Bataga:
Are they stickers or something?
[Nexus 6  General] bajasur:
They are textured stickers with a perfect Nexus 6 cutout. They feel and look very high quality, you can't even tell they are a sticker really
[Nexus 6  General] Namolas:
Ooooooo Baja!! I LOVED Baja ROM so much on my Verizon Note 3. Please tell me you will be developing for the Nexus 6? :D

Those skins look pretty amazing BUT how do they hold up? This really has me re-thinking the whole thing. Originally I planned on white but after realizing they are both black on the front I have decided the midnight blue look better as a whole. BUT now looking at the Mahogany dbrand skin, it would look terrible with the blue frame but look stunning on the white version.......decisions decisions!
[Nexus 6  General] bajasur:
Thanks, and yes I'll most likely be developing on N6, it will all come down to the in store camera test. If it has a decent camera in comparison to Sammy devices I'll be getting it for sure. :D
[Nexus 6  General] flipwalter76:
My understanding is that because this is the first time they are doing a carrier release they have reserved most of the stock for the carriers. Dont be suprised if tmobile has the blue ones and att has the white ones, with verizon not wanting droid competition releasing a month or so later (and who cares about sprint). Google not wanting to look like they forgot the dev community did an "early release" of 12 non carrier phones.

Just my opinion based on research and common sense.
[Nexus 6  General] Gorjira:
I'm hoping that I can get it in store on the 12th considering there are about 10 stores in my area! I'm waiting on my background check to go through and, if I start working at T-Mobile before the release, I can only order it online. Is it possible to request that nothing be opened or touched so that I can set it up and do my own “unboxing?'
[Nexus 6  General] Namolas:
You are lucky. The closest T-Mobile store to me is a 6 hour round trip, and they may or may not have one by the time I get there. Plus I'm not settling for 32GB. So the only real option for me is ordering online but I can't order it from T-Mobile because for "security purposes" they will only ship to my home address and if my wife signs for it.....well lets just say the Nexus attached to my arm won't have anywhere to sleep.. :eek:
[Nexus 6  General] Dr Faustus:
You are going to work for T-Mobile? Its best you get the Nexus 6

BEFORE you start working.

Usually when it comes to new and potentially hot ticketed devices employees are not allowed to purchase them until the sales hype decreases after a few weeks/months depending on stock. This is enforced by all T-Mobile retailers and indirect retailers, having used to work for T-Mobile I can tell you that your best bet is to get one before you are an official employee, otherwise you are forced to wait until stock stabilizes for good.
[Nexus 6  General] Gorjira:
Yeah I've been told that... Someone said they couldn't get devices IN STORE for 30 days after release but she did say you can order online. Part of me is hoping I start after the 12th. I'd like to walk in and walk out with one. Since you worked there: Can I ask them not set it up or even the SIM and that I do it?
[Nexus 6  General] BigRick10:
I'm a current T-Mobile employee and I currently have a regular customer account so I'll be buying my Nexus 6 on release day. I don't have an employee account cause I'm unable to finance phone with EIP on our lines. Having our account under my wife's name helps lol.
[Nexus 6  General] Dr Faustus:
If from your own store I doubt your manager/employees will let you get away with it unless they are really lax on the rules there. Not impossible but not advised for your own store. If your personal account shows that you are working as a T-Mobile employee (for discount purposes) they might turn you away at other stores as well since they can see that. However if you do not take the discount or the employee discount plan when you start working there is a chance another store can sell you one since the system has likely not updated your status and will not update for at least a few weeks after your hired.

Your best bet is to get your N6 as fast as possible whether it be online or from a retail store that IS NOT the one you are working at. I was able to get my N4 when I started working at T-Mobile because I went to another store (in another state no less, since even retail stores were sold out of the N4, making finding them quite a difficulty).

It does help. But I always suggest opting for going to another store other than your own just in case they try to screw you over at the last minute on not getting the device since its considered "employee tampering store property" or something along that matter.
[Nexus 6  General] sgloki77:
why would I put a cheap decal on a $700 premium device, those skins look fairly tacky, if you want your phone to look like colorful kite and have no impact protection go for it :D
[Nexus 6  General] ritchea:
Of course you're entitled to your opinion-and each varies, but these skins are a lot more than tacky decals. People choose to put them on their $2500. Macboook Pro's. I put one on the back of my N4 to protect the glass back a bit. Loved it so much I put one on my N5. The skin as well as the contact is durable but removable. One of the best aspects for nexus devices is the nexus cut-out choices on the back. dbrands totally supports its users. Yes, these skins do not protect from drops. Some do choose "colorful." but other choices exist. My opinion is different but based on some experience. You are correct that dbrand skins are for people who wish to alter the appearance of a device. Many do not. Some do.
[Nexus 6  General] compuw22c:
... Do you work for them? You're quite specific about the brand and seen far too complementary to a company making stickers. They may "support their users" but let's be honest, all that means is they'll replace your sticker (maybe) if it starts to peel, lol.
[Nexus 6  General] ritchea:
:)

I don't work for them. I'm just a satisfied customer who believes that the skins are a little more than a "tacky decal." It's definitely a user choice, and it is about "decorating" the devices while providing some scratch protection. I've never had to have a replacement. Even on my N5 with the curvey back, it's stayed for just about a year--still staying, but only had it for that long. They did issue some skins (I think it was for the N5) that had some problems. From reading the forum, it appears that they replaced them immediately--some where replaced even before the customers made contact (no pun intended) with dbrands.

Nice looking dog you have. :good:
[Nexus 6  General] Illrigger:
Unlike many other skin companies out there, dbrand actually stands behind their products and directly interacts with their customers in various forums. They take feedback seriously, and often change or make new products based on what people ask for. While I personally don't care for skins on my devices, I have been around long enough to know that dbrand is a company that has made enough customers happy to feel like I can vouch for them. Given the N6 is only going to come in blue on TMo, I may end up changing my stance on the issue in the near future - their red skin seems like it will look pretty damned cool under the clear case I will be getting.
[Nexus 6  General] Pilz:
I second this, as a customer I am more this happy to recommend their products because I believe that they are great. If you don't want a skin no problem, but I don't want my phone to get scratched in an case when dirt inevitably gets in there. The sounds also feel really nice I have the carbon, wood and metal ones and I love them. I ordered a set for my N6 already.
[General Topics] jerome1214:
New member, sorry if this is covered elsewhere, but I am looking to purchase a new MDA II (preferably unlocked). Any ideas where I may be able to find one?

Also, if there is even a better phone out there (with similar features, but a little smaller) please advise of model and location as well.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] SUNUN:
What do you think about this bumper?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] alejandropascual:
WoWWWW
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] SUNUN:
any comments about this who have and what about nillkin brand?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] dbpaddler:
No comment on the brand name. China brand names are mostly just names on generic product. Didn't like the aluminum bumpers on any of my phones. Tried it with a Note 2 and S4. They're bulky, have a slight gap because of the thin neoprene layer. Just didn't care for it. I like the idea of a tpu bumper and replacement battery cover as a minimalist look with protection. Only wish they'd make a battery cover with a kickstand, then I'd go with the bumper and have a great combo.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] clintonroche:
I like the look... I already order 3 cases that I probably wont use much...lol

I end up going naked. haha:laugh:

Funny how the labeled the mic holes as speaker holes.... on a positive note it looks like the cut out is big enough to fit both designed.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Tikerz:
I had this bumper for my LG G3. Nillkin makes really solid cases. Very good quality.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] SUNUN:
I also ordered black color. Pls who received the bumper write here comments and pls attach pictures.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] clintonroche:
I am a sucker... I order one. Lol
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Not the case with Nillkin, they make their stuff in-house and it's not generic rebranded stuff. They make quality cases/screen protectors.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jay_jay_n:
awesome find, I'm gonna order it, i hope it works for the at&t variant
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mademan420:
Ordered a black one and a red one. Thanks for sharing!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mahdibassam:
If anyone receives theirs take a few pics and let us know your thoughts in this thread Please. Looks S.E.X.Y.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] SUNUN:
+1
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] SUNUN:
dears who received the case? pls share info and pics and how is case?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jayochs:
nice! ordered a black one. looks awesome. i also ordered the nillkin slim case that's like a feather case. can't wait to get!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] couragedragon:
No one has received their case yet?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Tikerz:
Mine is still in transit from China.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] btort1:
Pretty pricey for a case that came from china, usually even the spigen knock offs cost 5.99 but I'm ordering a red one soon
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] ratafak:
Mine Orange color is also still in transit from China.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] SUNUN:
A think this cases still not ready or something else, because my shipped 12 days ado but still no tracking info and it is in China.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] LeoNote4:
Looks like it will scratch the bezel. Low quality images already suggest to me low quality product. Also, I'm not interested in cheap stuff. I'll skip this one.

Note 4 beats your Note 3, just sayin...

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Looks like it will scratch the bezel. Low quality images already suggest to me low quality product. Also, I'm not interested in cheap stuff. I'll skip this one.

Note 4 beats your Note 3, just sayin...
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jayochs:
how do you know it'll scratch the bezel?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] magichoward:
I've also ordered the black one... Looks good
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Mediocrates:
Yeah, I got a Spigen from Aliexpress, or so I thought...it was labeled NEO HYB RID on the side, (not NEO HYBRID)....then mic holes didn't line up, and inside skin did not completely surround the phone, plus the headphone cutout wasn't large enough, and the plastic was all messed up around the jack area. At first glance, Aliexpress stuff looks like the real thing, but they're pretty much all counterfeit, from what I've seen. Nillkin is great, I'd just choose another company to purchase it from.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mmafighter077:
I orderd this on ebay this past weekend. Cheaper than Amazon. $10 can't go wrong to at least try it out.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] stothy862:
Would also love to know if it fits the wireless charging back!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jayochs:
still waiting on mine. damn, this is the LONGEST it's taken to get a delivery from China. usually they're like a week, this is going on 2.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mmafighter077:
Sometimes items get stuck in customs check. It'll delay it a week or more.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] twolasrnames:
My only order from china for a S4 case took over a month, close to 5 weeks. So, I've never ordered again, plus it was counterfeit, and a huge POS
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] dbpaddler:
Are you surprised? You probably paid half or less than what the genuine cost here with free shipping via China post or similar which it usually says it takes at least that amount of time. Unfortunately there is no free lunch. If you're buying a name brand case on the cheap from any China shop, it's pretty much guarantee to be a fake. If it's a single layer case, it might not be that bad. The dual layer ones usually are bad. Sometimes the basic off brand ones aren't bad and can sometimes be had before the resellers here get them in bulk and sell for cheap.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] NLCMOBSTA183:
I received mine today I will post pics tomorrow
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] samep:
Just got this; 8 days from this link:http://m.ebay.com/itm/361103090666

First impressions:

The good:

Easy on/off

Slim; almost naked-like width

Easy-comfortable-grip

Should fit all Note 4 versions with elongated Mic opening in case

Fit is not perfect but good. The rear fit is better than the photo suggests, the shadow on right is misleading; no noticeable gap.

Buttons are easy to press but still firm and not so pronounced that they're not so easy to accidentally press. Easier to press than the Thor but harder to find but raised just enough to feel. I'm accustomed to the ease of finding the buttons on the Thor but its volume buttons tend to press accidentally handling in landscape mode. This case with minimum protrusion of buttons will allow handling with less accidental presses.

The bad:

Those raised black edges against the chamfered edge on inside view has me wondering if it may scratch. IDK, but it's mostly TPU. Tip: keep a micro fiber cloth handy and use it to clean case and phone each time removed. It's a theory that debris is causing the scratches.

The raised lip at bezel is less than Verus Thor. For example: the fingerprint sensor is much easier to swipe like it's almost not there.

The TPU is soft and flexes. The top and bottom don't quite cover the metal raised surface near bezel; the sides will pop back and cover the metal but the top and bottom require more manipulation to cover and pop back in, but still not quite right at bottom. It's mostly OK once installed, if not OCD about it.

There are some imperfections in the color transitions where the gray is exposed underneath the black. Some of those spots were actually dust I neglected to remove as evidenced from the specs on the screen. The photo seems to amplify the imperfections in shot of the USB port. Even my chamfered edge doesn't look that bad.

Critique:

The sides should have been more matted like the back portion that's actually there.

I'm not a fan of the bright bezel around the screen. Should be black.

Needs more screen protection by increasing lip thickness and height.

Not impressed with protection; better than without but I'll use it mostly indoors and use the Thor for outings for protection. The Thor looks very good but case is hard and doesn't grip well with dry hands and cold phone; feels slick until it warms to the touch.

Overall: mostly what I expected and was looking for. Definitely better than the Ghostek which got very flimsy when I removed the plastic screen protector. Hoping the Samsung cover+ is everything others have claimed. Mine is on backorder; should ship on the 25th.

http://www.shopblt.com/item/samsung...ctive-cover-galaxy/samdrv_efpn910bsestah.html

Edit:

Very good call quality.

The fit seems to have molded custom to top and bottom within minutes of installing.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mmafighter077:
I know you're not a fan of the light bezel but I have the white n4 and I think it'll be prefect. Thanks for the review. It really helped. A lot of these online shops from China don't have very many good pictures of their products. It makes a lot of people weary of ordering their stuff. All they need is pictures like yours and I'm sure they'd get a lot more business.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] twolasrnames:
I was stating my experience, which hit points brought up in the thread. When you first order from Ali baba your unsure of what you might get. Thanks for making me explain it like i was talking to my kid.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] dbpaddler:
Sorry. Tend to come off a bit pointed at times. Not the intention and was also just spelling it out for others. The adage still stands when something seems too good to be true it usually is. And in regards to shipping, they are very upfront about shipping times as well as handling times. It shouldn't come as a surprise to receive an order via whatever post 4-6 weeks later. i've had better luck with epacket shipments arriving within 2-3 weeks compared to China or Singapore Post.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jayochs:
thanks for the pics! looks good. hoping mine comes today..the estimated delivery was anywhere from yesterday to dec 2nd lol
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] johnfranz29:
Got mine and its so nice... i love it
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jayochs:
damn red looks good. wish i kinda got a color now.

also, 8 days? the hell? i'm going on 16 right now and the tracking is still useless and isn't updated.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] samep:
Mine showed in Chinese port for a while. I think maybe 3 days at sea until it arrived in Los Angeles. Finally showed some shipping progress the day before it arrived but tracker was showing it spending a lot of days in port. I'm on the west coast.

Discovered that the cover's USB port, bottom seam, has an excess build up that causes the fit issue. Maybe a dremel tool would work better but I've been removing some of the excess and it fits better. After sitting all night, pressed on the bottom this morning and still feel it pops in so I've got some to remove. Takes a while. The materiel is tougher than it appears. So now, it actually fits better but comes off easier. Before I started removing the material, I could see daylight coming in through the USB port to the top bezel.

And red does look good. I keep buying black cases because I kept the same black case on my last phone three years. Like Henry Ford, I liked it that way. Still prefer black bezel on the phone and case.