Okay, so lots of people are going on about the Nexus 4 and pre-ordering for it. Yeah, you can pre-order, but only from carriers or third-party sales companies at the moment, and that's generally either on contract or for a marked-up price, which none of us want to do/pay, even if we do get the phone two or three days earlier than everyone else.
However I have a theory. I live in the UK and Carphone Warehouse, a shop that sells phones either SIM-free or through several UK carriers, is doing pre-orders for the Nexus 4. Though they are only doing contract pre-orders, they do say that their expected delivery date is November 13th, the day the phone is going up for sale on the Google Play Store.
I imagine Google want to be the first people to sell the phone and get it out there before everyone else, however at this rate people will be able to order the phone from Carphone Warhouse and receive it before us Google Play-ers even order the phone, and there's no way Google will be able to process so many orders and get them all out on the road on the first day, let's be realistic here.
So my theory is this; based on everything here and my own logic, pre-orders should open next week after all the reviews come out on Friday. I reckon maybe Tuesday, a week before the release of the phone. Does that sound fair and realistic? On the other hand, my logic could be incredibly flawed!
tl;dr - a shop in Britain are doing pre-orders for the device saying the expected delivery date is November 13th. For some reason I don't think Google will let them get to it first, so surely there's likely to be a pre-order, right? (We can hope!)
I sure hope so!
I don't really care about pre-orders that much, I'm more concerned about how long it will take to ship, and to arrive...hopefully we can order "expedited 1 day shipping"
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I don't really care about pre-orders that much, I'm more concerned about how long it will take to ship, and to arrive...hopefully we can order "expedited 1 day shipping"
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The only reason I want to preorder is so that it doesn't sell out!
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I don't really care about pre-orders that much, I'm more concerned about how long it will take to ship, and to arrive...hopefully we can order "expedited 1 day shipping"
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^^^^ this
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I don't really care about pre-orders that much, I'm more concerned about how long it will take to ship, and to arrive...hopefully we can order "expedited 1 day shipping"
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I want to pre-order and get the one-day shipping. That way it can be dispatched on the Tuesday and arrive on the Wednesday.
While it might be a bit late for them to be doing the preorders, I think that sounds pretty reasonable. I really hope they can get their act together with this device this time though. We don't need another N7 crisis.
I just hope hope hope that they've learned from the Nexus 7 delays, there'll be a lot of demand for this phone, hopefully they'll be able to keep up.
One day delivery for the Wednesday would be sweet
i have no choice as google devices is not available in my country. it's 3rd party mark up or nothing.
versd said:
i have no choice as google devices is not available in my country. it's 3rd party mark up or nothing.
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or you can use a mail forward company. a lot of them can place the order for you as well.
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i have no choice as google devices is not available in my country. it's 3rd party mark up or nothing.
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Do you know anyone who could send you one from a country that does? It would surely be cheaper than the extra $200 it might be with the markup..
Ebay might be a good option to, for one that's brand new.
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or you can use a mail forward company. a lot of them can place the order for you as well.
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Shipping taxes?
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Well, all I know is that I preordered the Nexus 7 right when it was up for preorder... and go it later than some people who were able to buy it from Staples or some other store that "accidentally" sold it early. Many of us who preordered it got it later than those who bought it from third-party stores. Given Google's history, I wouldn't be surprised if the play store ships out the devices later than other places.
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Well, all I know is that I preordered the Nexus 7 right when it was up for preorder... and go it later than some people who were able to buy it from Staples or some other store that "accidentally" sold it early. Many of us who preordered it got it later than those who bought it from third-party stores. Given Google's history, I wouldn't be surprised if the play store ships out the devices later than other places.
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theres no national retailer selling the nexus 4 except t mobile...
Only third party online sites. So if they open up the preorder im sure devices will be shipped on the 13-14when its outlol
Big question on ordering, do we need a signature and proof of where you live to be able to berths package? Im sending it to a friends house.
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Big question on ordering, do we need a signature and proof of where you live to be able to berths package? Im sending it to a friends house.
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They require a signature from whoever they drop it off with, like most expensive packages
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Take my money Google!
If carphone warehouse offer SIM free before the 13th, ill order from them.
Its next day delivery, and free delivery aswell.
Google usually charge about £10 delivery, whilst delivering a day or 2 later than these stores. :/
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Updated Dec 6 1:30AM EST
Below is specific only to the orders from the first day the Nexus 4 was live.
Limbo 1 order fulfillment: ~99%
Limbo 2 order fulfillment: ~99%
Limbo 3 order fulfillment: ~91% (the majority of orders fall into this category)
"fulfillment" = shipped
Above is my educated guess on the status of the shipments that have been going out. I'm constantly tracking this and several other sources for continuing information.
Current status of orders and shipments:
Points below are confirmed:
First major batch shipped Nov 19 (upgraded to Next Day Air).
All orders that took place on the 13th that were back-ordered will be upgraded to Next Day Air for free.
Play Store Customer Service do not have any relevant information about your order. Calling them is nothing short of a complete waste of time.
Orders have not been shipped on a first-come first-serve basis. There is no pattern to the shipments, it is seemingly random. We have indisputable evidence of this.
Addendum to above: It is believed that we are finally going in order. Some of the later orders were shipped first due to an incomplete manifest.
Many people have noticed the last updated date on the Play orders page has changed. No one is certain yet what this might mean.
Points below are likely:
Logistics have been outsourced to UPS.
Order mechanics "slid" during the initial rush of the first few minutes of the product going live. This caused several issues (including an incomplete manifest sent to UPS).
Status of your order (limbos):
1) Order placed. No e-mail of any kind (including order confirmation) received.
2) Order placed. Order confirmation received. No other e-mail of any kind received.
3) Order placed. Order confirmation received. Back-order e-mail received.
If you want to see the "levels" post that everyone is talking about, you can find that here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34283797#post34283797
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I made a small G+ post here, in an attempt to get more information:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114261440449469571809/posts/bwnLP4C4vJA
Please +1 and reshare it if you have a moment.
A petition (over 1000+ signatures at this point in time!)-- if you have a moment, please sign it:
https://www.change.org/petitions/go...onse-on-the-nexus-4-shipping-backorder-fiasco
A letter template drafted up by member thekooliest:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34369253#post34369253
Tentative US order time: 09:00AM PST
Changed "confirmed" to "tentative". 09:00AM PST is most likely, but you should be watching out regardless.
These are some of my favorite threads here! We all heard that the Nexus 4 is now official but I'd wager that a lot of us are waiting for preorders to open up on the Play Store.
Post the usual "I ordered!" "It shipped!" etc. here! I, personally, cannot wait for this guy. Just sold my S3 for it.
I did call Google to ask if they were going to open pre-orders for the device. Doesn't look like it this time around, but I was told that you will be able to purchase on November 13th and that stock would start shipping "either on the 13th or the 17th," whatever that means.
Current information (as of Nov 12):
No one knows what time the purchase will go live.
Best guesses are sometime in the morning of the 13th (office hours), or at 00:00 PST. I'm personally leaning toward the former. (NEW: see below)
There will be no pre-order on the Play Store.
Check here for specific country availability.
Check here for more information on shipping and handling for your country.
A Virtual Credit Card (VCC) cannot be used with your purchase in the device store. Also, at this time, the country of your credit card must match the the country to which you're shipping.
Taxable charges, if any, depend on what state you're ordering from.
We do not know what shipping options will be available. Right now, only 2-day shipping is confirmed. We are hopeful for an overnight option at launch.
News added Nov 10:
Android Police got a little clarification from Google-- the rep said pretty much exactly what we've been assuming for the past couple of weeks. They also agree with me that the button will be more likely to go live in the morning sometime, rather than at midnight. See source here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...-shipments-start-november-13th-no-pre-orders/
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A German Google employee has revealed that the Nexus 4 should be selling at "around breakfast time" in Germany. He also mentioned that would be about 8-9AM. This would lead us to believe that the order form will go live at 0:00PST as originally anticipated. Germany is 9 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time-- aka, 2AM Central, 3AM EST.[/url]
im guessing on nov 13th but they really didnt say.
From the Play Store:
Coming soon!
Available for purchase on Tuesday, Nov. 13th
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It seems pretty clear to me.
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From the Play Store:
It seems pretty clear to me.
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They've had stuff up for pre-order before announced retail dates for most of the devices so far.
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They've had stuff up for pre-order before announced retail dates for most of the devices so far.
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Sure. But the Play Store says you can purchase it on the 13th.
I would imagine that means a direct purchase. It doesnt mention when pre-orders will start. I for one will definitely be pre-ordering (if possible) this phone. Just hope I can get around £160 for my HTC Desire HD with lots of cases and accessories included
hello guys , i am from montenegro.
i am from one of those countries in which Google Store isnt available in yet...
so if you guys can pls help me , i wanted to ask you :
what other options do i have for buying it (besides ebay)
thank you
Will sell my S3 for it
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Will sell my S3 for it
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Just shipped mine off! I was hoping to be able to mostly cover the N4 with what I got back from it. Turns out that I actually made money in the trade.
Very excited!! :laugh:
I may sell my sgs3 for this. But I want to hold it first, I'm still on the fence.
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Just shipped mine off! I was hoping to be able to mostly cover the N4 with what I got back from it. Turns out that I actually made money in the trade.
Very excited!! :laugh:
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What are you using as a replacement phone until the Nexus 4 arrives? All I have available is an old Blackberry..
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What are you using as a replacement phone until the Nexus 4 arrives? All I have available is an old Blackberry..
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My trusty Atrix 4G.
It served as my go-between phone when I went from Note to S3, too. Got a clean CM10 on it, runs like a charm.
Sorry that you're stuck with a Berry, haha. :angel:
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My trusty Atrix 4G.
It served as my go-between phone when I went from Note to S3, too. Got a clean CM10 on it, runs like a charm.
Sorry that you're stuck with a Berry, haha. :angel:
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My Inc S broke a month ago, I have been stuck with a £10 Nokia dumbphone waiting for this phone! It can't come soon enough...
Hoping we can preorder before the 13th
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Hoping we can preorder before the 13th
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+1 I want to be first in line
I'll most definitely be getting one of these. The price is good, it looks good, and I really dig the wireless charging. I've many times where I'd just put my phone on my desk, forgot to connect the charger, and fall asleep just to wake up with a (mostly) depleted battery. Finally a worthy replacement for my ageing Nexus one.
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I'll most definitely be getting one of these. The price is good, it looks good, and I really dig the wireless charging. I've many times where I'd just put my phone on my desk, forgot to connect the charger, and fall asleep just to wake up with a (mostly) depleted battery. Finally a worthy replacement for my ageing Nexus one.
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I wouldn't be surprised if the wireless dock is not available for quite a while.
Here's to hoping they do same day delivery this time around which may explain no pre order date...
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Just shipped mine off! I was hoping to be able to mostly cover the N4 with what I got back from it. Turns out that I actually made money in the trade.
Very excited!! :laugh:
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Yeah! I'm sellin my S2 on craigslist(so many scammers ) Some guy from new york just offered me $280 (I was asking $250)
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My trusty Atrix 4G.
It served as my go-between phone when I went from Note to S3, too. Got a clean CM10 on it, runs like a charm.
Sorry that you're stuck with a Berry, haha. :angel:
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I might have to go back to my trusty captivate lol
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I wouldn't be surprised if the wireless dock is not available for quite a while.
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It's not too big of a concern. The wireless charging is a more of a luxury than anything. The most important thing is the option is available; the aftermarket solutions either adds thickness or look just plain ugly.
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I think we can all agree that the original "Play Store orders and shipping thread!" thread has gotten pretty out of hand.
I was lucky enough to have ordered the nexus 4 in the morning. And like most of you my play store thing says "Shipping estimate: November 15, 2012"
Has anyone actually received any tracking information?
Also I see that the payment went to somewhere in Ireland. According to a Google rep, all devices will be shipped from America but some people are thinking that it would come from Ireland. Can someone with some tracking info clear that up?
I see that some people have bought the nexus 4 early from the various places already from the UK, but let's keep this for play store purchases.
Let's see who's the first forum member to receive the device in the UK as well!
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At least if it did ship to the UK from the US it would justify the ludicrous shipping price for 2 day delivery.
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At least if it did ship to the UK from the US it would justify the ludicrous shipping price for 2 day delivery.
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When I ordered my Nexus 7 from the Play store that was also £9.99 and said two day shipping. In reality though, they were all sent next day.
I'm pretty sure that is what will happen with the N4's. At least, that's what I am hoping.
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When I ordered my Nexus 7 from the Play store that was also £9.99 and said two day shipping. In reality though, they were all sent next day.
I'm pretty sure that is what will happen with the N4's. At least, that's what I am hoping.
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I thought this would be the case as if you go here http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2411789#GB it says that Google use TNT, who only have next day delivery options.
Yet if you go through the help section on a different page it says they use DHL who do have 2 day shipping http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en-GB&hlrm=en&answer=2715831
Complete miscommunication from Google for all of this, makes it really confusing for the customer.
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At least if it did ship to the UK from the US it would justify the ludicrous shipping price for 2 day delivery.
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It is quite ridiculous for a domestic shipment.
No shipping for me yet. And I really can't imagine them sending all devices from US, seems kinda silly. I think the money has to go each area's 'HQ' (in our case, Dublin) but I think it will be shipped from some random warehouse in the UK.
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Don't really think this needed a new thread. Google doesn't ship to the UK from the US. They pay a distribution company manage the processing/sending out of orders.
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I thought this would be the case as if you go here http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2411789#GB it says that Google use TNT, who only have next day delivery options.
Yet if you go through the help section on a different page it says they use DHL who do have 2 day shipping http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en-GB&hlrm=en&answer=2715831
Complete miscommunication from Google for all of this, makes it really confusing for the customer.
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Hmm that is confusing. On my order it says expected delivery 15th November, so hopefully it will arrive then or before.
Since all the nexus7 devices are shipped and returned to the UK there would be no reason for it to ship from the US. My nexus7 came from Ireland so my bet is it will be the same for the n4.
Purchased from:
Google Commerce Ltd
Gordon House, Barrow Street
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Ireland
GB 117 313 544
well if it looks like they're shipping from Ireland doesn't that mean that they should've atleast done some orders today by now? Did any of you get shipping details?
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Purchased from:
Google Commerce Ltd
Gordon House, Barrow Street
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Ireland
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That's just the registered office address. They will ship from a distribution companies warehouse somewhere in the uk
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That's just the registered office address. They will ship from a distribution companies warehouse somewhere in the uk
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Oh ok, I wonder how TNT/whoever are going to handle shipping. I wont be in tomorrow, wonder if they will leave it outside my door for it to be stolen, give it to my neighbour or bring it to the DEPO which is a good 30min drive from me, and I dont drive ):
So are any of you expecting it tomorrow?
Why would it arrive tomorrow?
Have people had shipped notices yet?
Google operate their business out of Ireland for tax reasons, I think its exceptionally unlikely that they would also operate their stock and shipping from there.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20288077 - Bottom of this article briefly mentions the reason behind the "Ireland" location.
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Don't really think this needed a new thread. Google doesn't ship to the UK from the US. They pay a distribution company manage the processing/sending out of orders.
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You already have the answer here ^^^
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I'm pretty sure it says estimated shipping date 15th...... I don't think anyone has received anything about shipping today...
Please continue this discussion here
UK thread - Contracts, rumours, information, etc.
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Well I've pre-ordered My Note 4 From Clove UK & Now Just gotta sit back & wait till 13th October - Ahh well.
Anyone else joined the waiting game?
Ta
This is the third time a buy a Note from Clove, they require the payment a month in advance which is very weird they are very good in handeling customers but the note 3 was delivered a couple of days later last year vs other suppliers.
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This is the third time a buy a Note from Clove, they require the payment a month in advance which is very weird they are very good in handling customers but the note 3 was delivered a couple of days later last year vs other suppliers.
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Presume this is so you are locked in, and don't get a chance to see what deals are about on release day, But at least you wont have all the problems of getting the phone on release day.
[/QUOTE] .....weird....
It's not weird at all, they are simply using YOUR money to buy the phone from their supplier which means they can do the entire transaction without any of their money involved. Cashflow is a real killer for phone sellers because they may have to find the money to buy over 2000 Note4's in just a few days which is a million pounds
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.....weird....
It's not weird at all, they are simply using YOUR money to buy the phone from their supplier which means they can do the entire transaction without any of their money involved. Cashflow is a real killer for phone sellers because they may have to find the money to buy over 2000 Note4's in just a few days which is a million pounds
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Did I say it was weird?
I don't think I did?
REALLY ANNOYING APP ...
Yes in the Android app you quote someone or reply & it applies it to the next post along, it's been like it for ages but I forget. I had to go to desktop site & edit it as no edit option in the app...
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REALLY ANNOYING APP ...
Yes in the Android app you quote someone or reply & it applies it to the next post along, it's been like it for ages but I forget. I had to go to desktop site & edit it as no edit option in the app...
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No Problem :good:
UK release date is 10-Oct
w w w.telegraph.co.uk/technology/samsung/11105074/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-gets-UK-launch-date.html
Finally! Now I just need to decide to buy offline or sign a contract with Vodafone as currently with Lycamobile with a uk15 plan
I thought that it was October 17th for the US?
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I thought that it was October 17th for the US?
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10th in the UK, 17th in the US.
Samsung Experience Store in Stratford are taking pre-orders from today, with stock not due until the 12th of October.
And their price is £629....with a £30 deposit required for pre-orders. Looks like Clove is a much better price.
Is the Instruction manual anywhere to be found yet?
Upgrades Pre-orders from the 26th
Samsung Electronics today announced that the Galaxy Note 4 will be available to pre-order from Samsung Experience Stores across the country, including the Samsung Store at Westfield Stratford City, from Friday 19th September, followed by other selected online and high street retailers including Three and CPW from Friday 26th September, before it goes on general sale on Friday 10th October.
Well, looks like I'll have to wait a little longer for my O2 upgrade.
OdieS said:
Samsung Experience Store in Stratford are taking pre-orders from today, with stock not due until the 12th of October.
And their price is £629....with a £30 deposit required for pre-orders. Looks like Clove is a much better price.
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I rang them at 11.45 am and they said £629 & £50 deposit. I am going to clove.
It's possible that I misheard them, or they've changed their minds about the deposit amount, I called before 11am.
Either way, their price is not competitive at all and no pre-order 'freebies' either. Last year for the Note 3 launch they were a bit more competitive if you traded in a cheap phone for the £50 discount offer on launch day.
Looks like the 19th pre order for us in the UK is a bit of a farce, if we can only order from a small number of Samsung Experience Stores, or a company who wants your money well before the release date. ( prefer not to deal with that kind of company )
Is there no online preorder from samsung ? seem like in the US you are able to preorder from Amazon.
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Well I've pre-ordered My Note 4 From Clove UK & Now Just gotta sit back & wait till 13th October - Ahh well.
Anyone else joined the waiting game?
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I pre ordered from the Samsung Experience store at Stratford
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After my N3 experience there's no way Samsung is getting £650 from me. Gona wait til after Xmas. 40-50% price drop and build quality issues resolved.
I am a new Tmo customer and wanting the N6, was with you all refreshing and trying to preorder last week. I am in a torn on what I want to do right now, trying to figure out if I even want to try to order from google today or Tmo next wed.
?'s (1) Is Play store support that much better then Tmo's support???
(2) How are Tmo's online orders. Want a midnight blue 64gb, so I will have to order online.
(3) Does anyone know when orders usually go live online at tmo?
(4) Thinking I want to insure phone, is Jump better then off carrier options for insurance and what are some good options there?
I'm sure there are many other things to consider, so I'm basically trying to start a conversation on pros and cons of each route. Tmo is releasing next wed, so wondering if I'm being an impulsive, impatient child trying to order today. I have absolutely zero experience ordering from tmo or google.
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I am a new Tmo customer and wanting the N6, was with you all refreshing and trying to preorder last week. I am in a torn on what I want to do right now, trying to figure out if I even want to try to order from google today or Tmo next wed.
?'s (1) Is Play store support that much better then Tmo's support???
(2) How are Tmo's online orders. Want a midnight blue 64gb, so I will have to order online.
(3) Does anyone know when orders usually go live online at tmo?
(4) Thinking I want to insure phone, is Jump better then off carrier options for insurance and what are some good options there?
I'm sure there are many other things to consider, so I'm basically trying to start a conversation on pros and cons of each route. Tmo is releasing next wed, so wondering if I'm being an impulsive, impatient child trying to order today. I have absolutely zero experience ordering from tmo or google.
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1.) Depends if you want to ship your device in for RMA or not. With tmo support you get an overnight replacement same as google.
2.) Not sure when their online orders go live but if you want that version online should be fine unless their servers get bogged by users. I believe the iPhone release broke their servers . you can also call them and then can order it for you
3.) Jump offers you extended warranty past the one year google offers. Which means after the year if they still have return devices to send you they can send them to you if you have issues with your phone. Jump also allows you to trade in that device for another in the future . I'd still research other insurance providers in case you are looking for other things. I never order online and rather walk u to a store just because if something wrong happens I can walk right in, get it exchanged for a new one without having to wait for another in the mail. Also I can just pay for it same day and use it same day.
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1.) Depends if you want to ship your device in for RMA or not. With tmo support you get an overnight replacement same as google.
2.) Not sure when their online orders go live but if you want that version online should be fine unless their servers get bogged by users. I believe the iPhone release broke their servers . you can also call them and then can order it for you
3.) Jump offers you extended warranty past the one year google offers. Which means after the year if they still have return devices to send you they can send them to you if you have issues with your phone. Jump also allows you to trade in that device for another in the future . I'd still research other insurance providers in case you are looking for other things. I never order online and rather walk u to a store just because if something wrong happens I can walk right in, get it exchanged for a new one without having to wait for another in the mail. Also I can just pay for it same day and use it same day.
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Thinking I need to just wait. There are a lot of other factors that lean me towards waiting too. I already have our tax exempt status registered through tmobile, with google, have to pay tax then send stuff in to get it refunded afterwards. Was thinking about ordering through google and then just canceling if able to preorder through tmo that day. Seems to me like, other than being able to relax and know you have one ordered, there is no real advantage to ordering from google as opposed to tmo.
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Thinking I need to just wait. There are a lot of other factors that lean me towards waiting too. I already have our tax exempt status registered through tmobile, with google, have to pay tax then send stuff in to get it refunded afterwards. Was thinking about ordering through google and then just canceling if able to preorder through tmo that day. Seems to me like, other than being able to relax and know you have one ordered, there is no real advantage to ordering from google as opposed to tmo.
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Also depending on if they do it , most online orders are free shipping .
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Are the carrier versions the same at the google play store version like the N5 was? I want to just go through TMobile too but don't want any bloatware on it.
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Are the carrier versions the same at the google play store version like the N5 was? I want to just go through TMobile too but don't want any bloatware on it.
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Yes and No....I think.....From what I have taken from around the web, android 5.0 lets carriers install their apps automatically when their particular sim is inserted, however, it is my understanding that these can be deleted as well.
So my understanding is, both phones are the same, they only change once the sim is put in it. So if tmo n6's come with sim already in it, then they may come with bloat, but it will be able to be deleted. I am no expert by any stretch of the imagination, so, I could be mistaken here, but this is how I interpreted what I have read.
Correct. The only app downloaded on our N6 is My T-Mobile when you turn on your device. It is deletable though.
anyone hear any info on a 100% positive release date in stores? from what everyone is saying and this http://newsroom.t-mobile.com/news/t...-to-its-data-strong-network-this-november.htm posted in tmobiles official blog site, november 12th seems to be the day. but i called about 10 different tmobile stores in pittsburgh today and none of them can give a definitive answer as to the 12th being the day that stores will begin to sell them. the nexus 4 and 5 were both sold out on their respective release dates in stores here and i don't want to miss out on it once again. i'm hoping that a pre-order will go live or they will notify me before then. 2 stores that i called actually told me that they would go live on tmobile.com on the 12th but stores won't be getting them until the 15th or 16th(saturday or sunday) which basically tells me that they don't know what they're talking about. i'm itching to use my jump upgrade and i'm not completely decided on whether i'm getting the note 4 or nexus 6. i guess i'll wait this out a little longer.
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anyone hear any info on a 100% positive release date in stores? from what everyone is saying and this http://newsroom.t-mobile.com/news/t...-to-its-data-strong-network-this-november.htm posted in tmobiles official blog site, november 12th seems to be the day. but i called about 10 different tmobile stores in pittsburgh today and none of them can give a definitive answer as to the 12th being the day that stores will begin to sell them. the nexus 4 and 5 were both sold out on their respective release dates in stores here and i don't want to miss out on it once again. i'm hoping that a pre-order will go live or they will notify me before then. 2 stores that i called actually told me that they would go live on tmobile.com on the 12th but stores won't be getting them until the 15th or 16th(saturday or sunday) which basically tells me that they don't know what they're talking about. i'm itching to use my jump upgrade and i'm not completely decided on whether i'm getting the note 4 or nexus 6. i guess i'll wait this out a little longer.
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There is no way that stores will have it available before Google ships those pre-orders. The Galaxy Gear S was suppose to release today to all carriers but after checking with 4 local T-Mobile stores in my area none had it yet. So I really highly doubt they'll have it on the 12th.
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There is no way that stores will have it available before Google ships those pre-orders. The Galaxy Gear S was suppose to release today to all carriers but after checking with 4 local T-Mobile stores in my area none had it yet. So I really highly doubt they'll have it on the 12th.
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Called two stores. They'll have it the 12th. Tmonews released leaked roadmap and it was Aldo on the 12th. It could be google has plans to ship pre orders to arrive in the 12th. There's also a rumor the ota for other devices starts on the 12th.
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monkeypaws said:
Called two stores. They'll have it the 12th
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Cool so when you grab one take pics and come on here and post them. You'll have it before the rest of use that pre-ordered on the Playstore.
I have yet to see any promotions for pre order. I have fi. The only thing I see is done free youtube music. Maybe this is because everyone complained when the pixel 4xl went on huge sale around Christmas right after lunch. Post any promotions if you see them. Thanks.
And since I haven't pre ordered yet. It says sips November 9th. So I think it would be worth it to wait another month and get a way better price. Just my opinion.
In the UK we're getting Bose headphones worth £250 if you order before the 19th
I wouldn't count on much. With what happened last year and the pandemic I doubt we see good sale prices this year. Google might be struggling with production as is. We could see lack of supply.
TokedUp said:
I wouldn't count on much. With what happened last year and the pandemic I doubt we see good sale prices this year. Google might be struggling with production as is. We could see lack of supply.
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I tend to agree. If I remember correctly, there were never any Black Friday promotions before the Pixel 2.
mitchec1 said:
In the UK we're getting Bose headphones worth £250 if you order before the 19th
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Looks like it's across the board, all countries from any retailer including the Google store. They sell for $299 in the US so if you're in the market for some noise cancelling headphones this is a good deal.
I just don't know how google can compete when you can still get a more "top tier" phone for less with promotions. I will probably always stick with my pixels every year, but it's hard to get people to jump ship.
https://www.cnet.com/news/google-has-low-expectations-for-pixel-5-phone-sales-this-year-report-says/
Only making 800k units...
No US headphones promo?
Wait so is US getting headphones? Hit us with a source link!
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Wait so is US getting headphones? Hit us with a source link!
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https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-5-bose-qc-35-ii-free-promotion-1163560/
Yes I've read that article already.
TokedUp said:
Yes I've read that article already.
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Doesn't that seem kind of clear? I certainly hope so, I'm counting on it. But I guess you want a Google confirmation rather than just a mention? You think a call to Google is in order? Oh crap you're right, only certain regions. I missed that.
bobby janow said:
Looks like it's across the board, all countries from any retailer including the Google store. They sell for $299 in the US so if you're in the market for some noise cancelling headphones this is a good deal.
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unfortunately its not in the US. just the UK for the wireless bose headphones... sucks cause i guess all we are getting in the US are dumb 3 month subscriptions to youtube tv, google one and play pass... im still getting the P5 but i swear this is the only pixel phone im not really looking forward to getting.
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Doesn't that seem kind of clear? I certainly hope so, I'm counting on it. But I guess you want a Google confirmation rather than just a mention? You think a call to Google is in order? Oh crap you're right, only certain regions. I missed that.
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The article says UK, France and Germany only. Maybe we (US preorders) should all complain to Google and see what happens? I wouldn't even begin to know who to ***** at though.
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The article says UK, France and Germany only. Maybe we (US preorders) should all complain to Google and see what happens? I wouldn't even begin to know who to ***** at though.
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You can't call them so it will have to be online help. I don't suppose they will care one iota. I'm hoping for a BF promotion for the headphones and those purchased before November will automatically get them. But I'm not holding my breath.
This is the only nexus/pixel I haven't pre ordered. I think I could live with the smaller screen coming from 4xl. I just hate to upgrade, or downgrade, however you look at it, just to get 5g. If there were a solid promotion, maybe
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Looks like it's across the board, all countries from any retailer including the Google store. They sell for $299 in the US so if you're in the market for some noise cancelling headphones this is a good deal.
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no promo offer on Australian Google Store and only 2 of the 3 carriers here are offering promos, Telstra with a free Home Hub or Optus with a free Nest Audio. That's it. Sucks, I would have loved those free headphones here
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no promo offer on Australian Google Store and only 2 of the 3 carriers here are offering promos, Telstra with a free Home Hub or Optus with a free Nest Audio. That's it. Sucks, I would have loved those free headphones here
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I'm curious what the BF deal will be. Maybe $100 off? I seem to recall that Google gave early adopters the same $100 off when people complained that they bought not a month ago and felt betrayed. But I'm not sure. Google Fi did not budge an inch. I would have taken the headphones for sure but I would never have gone out and buy them. So did I really need them, probably not. Give me a phone with no gap and I'll take that as a gift.
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I'm curious what the BF deal will be. Maybe $100 off? I seem to recall that Google gave early adopters the same $100 off when people complained that they bought not a month ago and felt betrayed. But I'm not sure. Google Fi did not budge an inch. I would have taken the headphones for sure but I would never have gone out and buy them. So did I really need them, probably not. Give me a phone with no gap and I'll take that as a gift.
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I was one of the early adopters that complained and got the BF promo given to me as Google Store Credit. The reason why Google is able to do that is because the have/had a Buyer's Remorse in place. If they still have Buyer's Remorse then pretty much everyone in the US who gets the Pixel 5 can get a price match/credit. This was done via Google Store. As I remember Google Fi did not do anything for their customers.