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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mahst68:
Mine changed to payment accepted status today but then went to ADMIN - ON HOLD status.... don't know if that's normal for them until it actually ships... :confused:
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
I’m from Greece and paid with PayPal.

Me too it’s say on hold now that I checked.

Probably it’s normal until shipment done.

Don’t forget it’s Sunday [emoji14]
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Guy1731:
Vivo NEX S, NEX A Sold Out in Just Four Hours During First Sale in China
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] 944matteo94:
hi, same to me in order " admin-on hold" , i have order at 13:23 PM i have pay and the satus change in Admnin - on hold , now is again sold -out the phone! i have pay the phone in quickly to get it :D
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] r32inc:
I too requested global priority DHL. I just got my confirmation from laiow that my unit shipped and it's on the way. Hopefully all you get your units out the door too.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
Same here,got tracking moments ago:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76908118&postcount=23

For anyone wanting one now,LIAOW still has stock on-hand for the NEX S (8gb/256gb):

https://liaow.com/vivo-nex-black-256gb.html

& the Nex A (SnapDragon 710 6GB/128GB in Red or Black):

https://liaow.com/vivo-nex-red-128gb-6gb.html

https://liaow.com/vivo-nex-black-128gb-6gb.html

For those in the US/North America,I'd avoid the "A" model,LTE Compatibility takes a hit...............
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Guy1731:
Some wake up by their yelling mom, some with the sound of twittering birds, some do with a buzzer, or simply with music... I woke up this morning with this message:

"your phone has already sent out yesterday, will give you tracking numbe today."

Those little Chinese monsters have started their invasion!!! :victory:
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] zdenko1:
Any update from TradingShenzhen other than order on hold status? I'm considering whether to wait for stock in TradingShenzhen or go for Liaow.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Shan0121:
Mine changed from payment authorised to payment received today still no word on when trading Shenzhen will ship it
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Step666:
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this link.

I'd been looking at BangGood but that's around $150 cheaper.

Just waiting on stock now so I can place an order...
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] awclare:
hey, you don't need to be afraid of fake devices. Vivo NEX is so new and sn unique, there is no fake yet.

To anyone who dare to try, I can help buy in China from Vivo directly & DHL to your address. Just email me admin@gazzee.com. I won't ask profit over this.

NEX S (845 CPU, underscreen fingerprint) now has to wait as the first batch supply has been sold out in 4 hours. Next batch supply will arrive in Jun-30 and Vivo accept pre-order. NEX A (710 CPU, back fingerprint) is still available in some store.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] emilrune:
Looking at tradingshenzen as well, still out of stock. But I continue to be unsure and confused as to what would be the best shipping option. I live in Denmark, and looking at their chart https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/cont...n-versandoptionen-infografik-zeit-kosten-zoll you should actually NOT choose DHL Express? That looks like a sure way to get snagged in customs. They show something called DHL Express through UK line, but that option does not present itself when trying to order (I tried testing with the Nex A, they still have in stock).

So what gives??
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
So does anyone order from tradingshenzen.com got shippment confirmation email?

Better avoid DHL Express because 100% you will pay custom and taxes+DHL charge exta for envolving own employee to all prosudere to complete with custom administration office.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
"Global Priority" is the only way you will get your device without custom fees/taxes. With DHL you will have to pay round about 180€ more. ( 25% in Denmark + DHL fee)

With Global Priority the package goes to uk, there it get's a DHL label and will be send to you.

Round about 8-14 days until it will be delivered. :good:
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Who is the courier for Global Prority - DHL ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
From China to Europe (UK/Netherlands) i can't tell. Often it is send via "Yun Express" or "One World". In the space of the EU it's everytime DHL.

Yun Express takes 8-14 days and One World from 18 to 22 days.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Ok fine. So if there is a delivery option saying Global Priority, its best to choose that every time ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] greatwhitebeluga:
Does anyone know where I should buy if I'm importing to the U.S? I messaged Tradingshenzhen yesterday about shipping to the U.S, but they have yet to reply.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
Sometimes it takes some hours/days till they answer your requests. It's the normal case. At the moment they have many Vivo Nex orders which all will be shipped asap. :)

[MENTION=6678657]SlyUK[/MENTION] Global Priority is the best and in my opinion the only way to ship to the eu.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mahst68:
In the states it's different. I have had numerous phones delivered by DHL and have had to pay nothing for customs. I had them shipping mine DHL... If I pay for customs... oh well, their price was actually almost $200 cheaper than anywhere else... just waiting on shipping notification like everyone else. Hopefully today or tomorrow. Emailed them to see if they have a ship date. Will feedback once I get a response :highfive:
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
We are talking about europe. And here we have to pay taxes on most (about 90-95%) of the DHL packages. So if we want a delivery without custom-fees/import taxes and so on we have to choose "Global Express". In the US you have different taxes in every state. So it's in YOUR response to pay the taxes. But nearly nobody will do it voluntary. ??
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mahst68:
As for tradingshenzhen, still saying they are processing... processing for shipping can take up to 5 days.... only on day 3 :crying: Want this phone now!!!! hahahahahahaha.....

I ordered some cases from aliexpress... anybody find any good cases? I typically want the OEM cases but didn't see anything on Vivo CN Site? I assume like any China Phone it comes with a case (pretty much standard now). Bought couple nice ones but really want the OEM versions. Anybody with someone going to China, can you see if they have branded accessories? :confused:
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
If you want it now,check out LIAOW,mine is arriving tomorrow 6/27/18.

https://liaow.com/vivo-nex-black-256gb.html

JMHO, I would not go with the less expensive model with the FPR on the back,it lacks most of the US LTE Bands.

If the US LTE Band support was there, I'd grabbed the less expensive model myself.....
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mahst68:
Mostly all the sites mention ship to US. I have never had to pay duties or tariffs on any phone from China when shipped by DHL. I do not expect any difference from Tradingshenzhen. Being that they are already way cheaper than anyone else, I run the risk of duties and pay them once the phone gets here (DHL can directly collect in most situations). I have bought like 3 China phones from Aliexpress and never paid. IRS or Customs didn't come knocking down my door. With DHL, you do have to typically sign for the delivery or at least post something to tell them to leave, otherwise they won't... had to go to our depot twice in Indy to get my phones but that was the only issues I ever had.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] greatwhitebeluga:
Thanks for the info!

Tradingshenzhen has gotten back to me and they said that they do ship to the US. Considering that Tradingshenzhen is nearly $170 cheaper for the 128gb than liaow, I'm better off waiting for them to get back in stock.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
As far as i know the new Batch will arrive on saturday ??
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] r32inc:
I also have mine arriving tomorrow. Laiow was a bit more expensive but man the customer service and shipping is top notch. Shipping was via DHL Express so from HK to USA west cost is 2 days. Pretty fast.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] -fluffy-:
well now i have order many phone from china an allways shipt wiht dhl express an never ever paid more than 150-250dkr in tax wiht all inclusive
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Tradingshenzhen status is now "Processing - Order Processing" I hope they send it today :) I want it! I get a drooling face when i see al those unboxing video's on Youtube :D
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
We have to wait several weeks until will see plenty of accessories availability through eBay or Amazon maybe.

It’s too early.

Let’s hope until Friday at worst being despatched.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] emilrune:
Fellas all this talk of ordering the Nex, and I'm salivating over here as well believe me that, does have me thinking - will we ever see an international version of the phone? Not talking about international ROM, but Vivo selling the phone outside of Asia/India. As far as I understand the Nex S has the LTE bands to make it usable in the west as well. I will probably pull the trigger when Tradingshenzen restocks hopefully soon..I just know I will be pissed off if Vivo introduces the Nex internationally in six months time.

Long story short; there's no indication that Vivo is planning on this phone getting a western release now or ever right? I for one can't find anything on this (besides a vague description of the phone releasing in India sometime).
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
Nope, this part has oppo. BBK is pushing OPPO in the western markets, in front of that europe, and even when they give Vivo the chance to do it the same way, you will see equal prices to the find x. 999€ or ~1160$.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] emilrune:
That's my impression as well. And btw good luck to you OPPO with that Apple/Samsung level flagship pricing:laugh: I got all cross-eyed when I saw their price point for the Find X....
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
In Europe the find x is pretty useless because of the missing fingerprintscanner. Nearly every banking app, playstore and paypal using the fingerprint to authenticate the user. Until google implemented the "3d face unlock" api NOBODY will use it. So you have to enter your passwords everytime which simply sucks. This was the reason i bought the nex (including the pricetag ... 642€ vs 999€).
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
Vivo Nex is useless currently. Unless you enjoy to have a phone without an app drawer and the looks of iOS. Third party launchers are locked without a Vivo account which requires a Chinese phone number. I was going to buy this phone, but not anymore if there isn't a fix for it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Let’s wait first users when receiving their device at their hands to be 100% sure what’s allowed and what’s not from Vivo for any aspect of this smartphone.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
There is nothing to wait on unless you want to believe it's possible. A couple of people already have received their phone. Also a couple of webshops like Liaow already tried it. It's not possible without a Chinese phone number. Good luck on getting that without knowing someone with a Chinese phone number willing to do it for you.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Take a look over here post 26

https://xdaforums.com/nex/help/vivo-nex-vs-oppo-x-t3806899/page3

There's user disagree with you.

So don't be absolutely sure 100% that you can't use diferent launcher without Chinese phone number and don't make hasty conclusions.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
The only one who is making hasty conclusions on here are you. Why is it so hard to believe that there are people who actually have tried it. It's not possible. Even that method doesn't work.

Another user who actually got this phone instead of the guy you're referring too.

https://xdaforums.com/nex/help/root-custom-rom-support-t3804171/page3
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
I've read that already but let's see probaly will find some kind of solution.

To me it's not deal breaker not installing Nova.

If you can't handle with lack of app drawer then look alternative device.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
There won't be a solution on this matter except for using a Chinese phone number or Vivo changing their mind. Last one is a big doubt.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
As i said to me it's not deal breaker.

I'm not gone reject a phone for just a launcher.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
I don't see the purpose of having an Android phone which you can't even change the launcher of it? If I wanted iOS I would have got it. That's make android unique. Customizing the way you want.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Eldainen:
Ordered my Vivo Nex S 8gb/256gb on aliexpress last week (Telling store). Shipped out Monday the 25th and it is coming today (in a couple of hours).

Shipping via DHL express from Hong Kong to Switzerland in less than 48 hours!

We will see about customs. I personally had mixed experiences with DHL Express: first time I ordered a phone from China I didn't pay customs, the second time I had to pay. We will see this time.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Hope get it without any issue with custom

We are looking forword your impression:good:

That's true but i only use Nova to OEM device that don't support gesture

Vivo has both double tap to sleep and wake+gesture navigation so i can live with stock launcher.

I'm not using any other luancher.

Btw in my country and my city living and working many Chinese residents so maybe find a solution.:D

Or you can buy a Chinese sim card throuth ebay or amazon.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Eldainen:
Received right now, I will post my impressions later. Package includes a soft touch semi rigid cover (I like it). First look I have to say it is pretty amazing (screen and camera especially), but by the design of the phone only I still prefer my current Xiaomi Mi Mix (best phone design and materials ever IMHO). Phone doesn't have google play services installed, so I need to thinker a little bit…

Ah, no VIVO account without a chinese phone number unluckily… but if I cant' install a third party launcher I have a person who can help...
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] g_woodend:
Mines just arrived from Liaow - amazing service - ordered on the 21st , arrived this morning.

Lets see how we get on with all this Chinese !!!!!
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Other user mention that out of box there's vivo's app store that has a "Google installer" app that gives you Google play store and services framework. After that just go into the actual play store and load up the rest.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Is the India model different? That one comes july 19.

https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_s_and_nex_a_will_launch_in_india_on_july_19-news-31911.php
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Step666:
There is a certain irony posting a statement like that on a forum dedicated to modifying and tweaking phones.

Once the phone gets into a few more people's hands and root/TWRP/custom ROMs start to emerge, I'm sure this will be one of many minor niggles that get sorted.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Probably because Chinese version does not include indian language .

So for India will be different version and rom out of the box

This is what chinese version lenguage support.

Support Language: English/Russian/French/Deutch/Spanish/Italian/Netherland/Portuguese/Arabic/Indonesia/Malaysia/Japanese/Korean/Vietnam/Pilipinas/Thai/ZG/Cambodia
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
You are going to wait a long period before that could be even possible. So maybe theoretically it sounds great, practically it's not. Especially on a phone like Vivo. A phone company that doesn't care about Europe or the US. If they don't want to unlock the bootloader it's impossible to root or make custom ROMs for it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
There is Deutsch/German out of the box available? Can you send me a screenshot please?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Meanwhile i've order china mobile operator sim card.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CMHK-HONG-...HINA/191903439645?_mwBanner=1&epid=1472022147

A friend has bought it and test it 1 year ego with Chinece version mate 9 pro and worked great.

I will used it to activate vivo account.

But i want to ask have you realy tried and put the mobile number at vivo acoount registration??

I remember with MIUI 10 rom tested with OP5T didin't have Xiaomi account and put my phone nymber and received code confirmation via SMS and activated succesfully without having chinese number.

Did all of you that already received the phone try it and that didn't work??

Languages took from here.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/In-...549.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3da24c4dXrcl6P

I don't have the phone(still hasen't shipped-hope till Friday does)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
How do you actually charge this prepaid card when you're not in Hong Kong, seems to be the solution to activate a Vivo account.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
There's already anount on it.

Don't have to re charge it.

I'm going to use it just one time to activate account and thats it.

After that you can log in without needed chinece number.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
But will it work over wifi, without a Chinese 3G provider connection? Also if I buy one now do I need to activate it immediately or can I just wait a couple of months before using it. So the subscription doesn't run out.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Well it worked in case of mate 9 pro using roaming data,no wifi.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
A bit risky isn't it, what if there isn't any kind of roaming support for China mobile.

Just got a message of the seller of this prepaid simcard. He says it's not possible to use this card without registration of your real name (by ID verification) so it's not possible to actually use it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
No risk at all.

There's already annount on the sim and came pre activated from Chine Mobile just put it on sim tray and make a whatever phone call and you can use it just like if you are a Chinese tourist and visit Europe for travelling and use the roaming services with that number.

It's the same thing.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Eldainen:
Ok I have thinkered with the phone a little bit. Some considerations:

- you can install google play services and apps through the vivo store, so no worries here;

- you can download and install third party launchers, but the problem is that you need a Vivo account (and therefore a chinese phone number) to get the third party launcher to work as the default launcher. Otherwise everytime you go back to home, the phone will revert to the system launcher;

- default launcher is not bad at all, it is basically IOS with widgets and no app drawer (not a big deal for me, if you really want the app drawer just create a folder with all the apps you do not want cluttering your home screen;

- there are a lot of chinese apps that you have to uninstall;

- all common apps from the play store that I personally use work flawlessly;

- I like the control center on the bottom and the gestures work very well;

- the camera is very good (both front facing camera and rear camera) but not stellar (huawei pro 20 and S9 are still better);

- Jovi is pretty much useless in western countries
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Did you really tried and put the current phone number at vivo registration form and select activate by SMS and that didn't work??

With MIUI and Xiaomi account that's how activate my account without needed Chinese number.

I got SMS directry from Xiaomi and activated my account when put my non Chinese number.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
This is the message I received of the seller on my question if I could use this prepaid card in Europe.

His response:

"Sorry, Chinese number +86 will not be exist on any prepaid product without real name registration"
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
I take the risk as it worked 1 year ego with mate 9 pro Chinese version that a friend had and use it to get OTA latest update from Huawei that needed because Huawei server needed full activate Chinese number to recognize device and let download OTA update.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Eldainen:
Yes I tried, it says "invalid phone number"
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Can you try and go at device admin app and activate nova app to screen lock nova action

Otherwise can you activate developer option and see if there is some kind of stock optimization and disable it just like Xiaomi has..

Or give all permision to Nova+ notification access.

Mayby that way forces stock launcher to be replaced.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Eldainen:
I tried first and last solution but to no avail, it says that there are security problems with selecting third party launchers and they ask me to access my vivo account to allow this option. I will try with the second solution.

---------- Post added at 09:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:57 PM ----------

Found the first compatibility issue… Netflix is not compatible with the Nex S
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
Let us know if it actually works. It would help a lot of people on this board.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] awclare:
Anyone interested in a public Vivo account? I mean password change daily, you can use it for 1 day to setup your phone as needed.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
Actually that's a great suggestion. One XDA account just to activate the access to third party launchers. The only question is if multiple people can use the same account to login.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mahst68:
Amazon has China Unicom SIM cards. Looks like it’s just pop in and go. Thinking of trying that in the states. Like $17. Worth trying to me. Should link through TMO or AT&T.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
It's also on Gearbest now, and they say it's the global version.

Maybe this is the India model?

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009177666969.html
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
One way or another we will figure out a solution that's for sure.:)

Yes most likely this must be Indian version.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] emilrune:
Lol what a great hacky idea (meant in the best sense:good:)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Meanwhile i've contacted via email to Vivo and asking of removing resctiction over third party launcher app with future update

http://www.vivo.com/en/support/contact-us.

All owner users(current and thouse order it and expecting it coming weeks)should do the same.

As more users complain about this matter the more possibility Vivo change their mind and remove that stupid restriction.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] pokexpert:
Something unusual about the tradingShenzen Link, it the below msrp price.

Btw, gearbest doesn't offer 256GB Version?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Step666:
I wouldn't say it's anything suspicious.

Nex S 256GB - MSRP 5000CNY (~$755) - TradingShenzen $795

Nex S 128GB - MSRP 4500CNY (~$680) - TradingShenzen $670

Nex A - MSRP 3900CNY (~$590) - TradingShenzen $610

2/3 prices are above the MSRP based on current exchange rates. The third is pretty close, so it could just be down to fluctuations in the exchange rate between when it was listed and now.

But nothing major enough to suggest anything questionable.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
Also:

https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tradingshenzhen.com
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
TradingShenzhen is absolutely trustworthy. :)

The prices are updatet every few days. And you can believe that TS doesn't pay the MSRP when they are buying the device.