Let's get some crowdsource info on when this phone may launch. Most of us are shooting between on or around the 28th or 31st of this month This will be my first nexus purchase and will be doing it from my phone while at work. I have limited access to data and don't have the luxury of squatting at a pc on comcast ready to purchase with several friends.
Roughly when did the Nexus s, galaxy nexus and nexus 4 launch during the day. I imagine they will follow the breakfast pattern of the prior one but who knows? Were these released as they discussed the availability or later? Please grant a faithful user some reliable data so I can be a happy boy heading into the Holidays with a shiny new gadget ;-p
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No reason to lock this thread. This is not the general "when will it be released" thread. This is asking if there has been a pattern in previous releases for the time of day that it goes live in the play store. I'm curious about this too as I have never followed the release of any of the other Nexus devices. I don't want to sit with my finger on the trigger at 8 AM if every other Nexus device has gone live at 6 PM for example. He's just asking for some history if anyone knows it.
We only have the N4 launch to go on, as the Gnex only came to the Play Store WAY after launch day (hence it didn't have the craziness of N4's release).
N4 went live around 8am in the UK. I suspect they may follow the same pattern again just hope they have the availability this time!
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N4 went live around 8am in the UK. I suspect they may follow the same pattern again just hope they have the availability this time!
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Officially it went live at 8am, but people were able to purchase up to 10mins before. 7.50am
So did it go live on the store at everyone's 8 am? Because 8 am UK is like 4 am EST.
If I can buy it at 7:53 am or sooner then I'm in.....later than 7:53 and I'll never ever buy it!!!!
This whole nexus 5 section is ridiculous. Why does it even exist yet. LOL
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For PST, It was supposed to start selling at 9AM (estimated) but went live around 8:30AM
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This whole nexus 5 section is ridiculous. Why does it even exist yet. LOL
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It exists for you to post in. And cuz we're all going a little crazy with anticipation. After all, there's no Google Store for us to line up outside of for days.
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So did it go live on the store at everyone's 8 am? Because 8 am UK is like 4 am EST.
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It was a staggered release. Australia went live first when 8am local time rolled around. As long as your country's Play Store was selling the N4, it went live at 8.
There was a problem in the US, since it went live 15 minutes before 8. Then sold out in 15 minutes. So people who were expecting it at 8 got shafted.
@evleaks are saying the unveiling is on the 1st November which is this Friday
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from what I've heard it was around the morning when it was released
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from what I've heard it was around the morning when it was released
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That is good to hear, at least for me. I am looking to playing some hockey when I get home from work that day so I need something to help me stay awake hahaha.
This gives me something tangible to go by everyone. Thanks a bunch to you all!
1st try the 28th
Then the 31st then the first of November at the latest.... that we know so far *grin*
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Yeah, it was *supposed* to be 8 AM PST, but like others have said, it went live a few minutes early.
I'm located in the Central time zone and I purchased my Nexus 4 at 9:56 CST, so it was definitely live before the scheduled time.
Once they give us a date and time (if we get that much) I'd suggest checking the Play Store at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
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I don't know why everyone is waiting for there 16gb n7. I got one last week at staples and another for my buddy this week. I still got my Google play credit and my free content and the free Google wallet money. Go to staples.
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Yea, because Staples doesn't sell out. Never.
I got mine at staples in Nashville yesterday.
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+1 for staples, got mine yesterday at one in Goleta, CA. They were out of the 16gb (which is fine because I wanted the 8 anyway), but it surprised me that they even had them at all when the best buy across the street from them was telling me it would be a few weeks before they got any in stock.
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+1 Just checked for a 100 mi radias and found two locations selling the 8gb only.
If you are in San Antonio, head over to the RIM shoppes and in Austin at
1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Suite 700
Austin TX 78723
100 mile check around my area=none. I got the last one on Friday
I don't think many people is waiting now .. but my local staples never stock up on crap besides office supplies
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Thanks, I kept checking for 16gigs and it kept saying none. Tried 8gig today and found them at every staples in town. Jus bought one for my sister!
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Got mine a couple weeks ago and my friend in Houston got his last week from Office Depot.
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Staples last week- 16 gb. North Jersey. When it says not sold in this store on the internet, keep checking. That just means they are out of stock. It will change to In stock when they get a delivery.
On Thursday, I got my 16 GB from Staples about 30 miles away, it was the last one there. Definitely the only Nexus in my area too, Haha I had been searching and it finally crossed my mind to call there
Edit: should note that they did not have the 8 GB at my Staples. They were also kind enough to hold it for 3 hours until I got off from work despite it being their only one
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I just got my 8gb from Staples today, I called four different locations by me and they were all sold out of the 16gb versions.
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Uh, the Staples down here in TX were all empty of 16s, and most didn't even carry 8s. The Walmarts are getting 16s in a lot of areas, though. They have tons up around Dallas (where I go to school), but are out around Austin (where I'm spending the summer). Another place to check (just don't buy them all before I get up there for mine!)
-Ara
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i got mine from staples and they let me used a coupon too
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i got mine from staples and they let me used a coupon too
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which coupon?
I agree, Staples all over are getting stock! If it says "Low Stock" online...hurry!
It depends on location... here in CT all staples sold out.
Maybe geeks are a lot in this area
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I tried calling my local Staples earlier, they didn't answer...
In any case, I'll call them up tomorrow and see how their stock is. Hopefully they have the 16GB in stock.
Does anyone have any experience with RMA's and Staples?
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I tried calling my local Staples earlier, they didn't answer...
In any case, I'll call them up tomorrow and see how their stock is. Hopefully they have the 16GB in stock.
Does anyone have any experience with RMA's and Staples?
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Yep my first one had a dead pixel. You have 14 days to get a replacement and it's really easy. Walk in, have your tablet and receipt/order number and get a new one.
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Staples had neither the 16 or 8 in stock. The sales person was kind enough to tell me some guy just bought the last dozen!!! to sell online for a profit....??!
No estimate for next shipment, nothing....seriously? Called CS, no help, they asked if the sales person suggested I preorder one...I wasn't informed of the option.
I'm sorry but you shouldn't rub stuff like that in someone's face. Yes the lucky customer is entitled to do as he pleases but I feel strongly a product like this should have purchase quantity limits.
I may stop shopping at staples unless I have to go there in a 911... I sold my gift card.
Better believe I'm going to Google I/O 2013. Hopefully freebies will still exist (I would NEVER re sell mine,let alone the day of like some people did)...I'd be crazy not go go with my student discount. Just a matter of luck getting tickets I guess!
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I used to pay $60 to Sprint and now pay $30 for Tmo prepaid plan. So I'm saving $30 a month, which got me thinking I can now afford a new Nexus phone ($300) every year.
Curious to hear what other N4 owners think about the life expectancy of their N4s. Do you buy every new Nexus phones?
I will use it until it dies or I manage to break it. Not interested in LTE as I am more than satisfied with hspa+ speeds for my needs and I will be transitioning to t-mobile's 30 dollar plan in a couple of months when my AT&T contract ends.
As long as Google will support it. The reason why I got my nexus phone is because of the android update and community support. The price is just a bonus
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Probably until some time in the first or second quarter of 2014, since the Nexus 4 will have long term support as far as I can see. Just hoping we won't see a launch like the N4 with the next Nexus phone.
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Probably until some time in the first or second quarter of 2014, since the Nexus 4 will have long term support as far as I can see. Just hoping we won't see a launch like the N4 with the next Nexus phone.
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Same here, if I don't break it earlier it will be 2014.
Till September 2013 at the minimum for me. Then I'll see what the state of the market is and how the new Google X phone is. Hopefully be able to keep it longer :good:
Until I'm tired of flashing roms on it. Which means it peaked out for me and its time for the next NexusX.
500 years 38 days 16 hours 53 minutes 44 seconds
After that I'll give it to one of my kids
Hopefully till 2015-2016. I've used the G1 in conjunction with other phones since 2009, so I feel I could use this thing for many years.
Until Sammy releases s4 lol
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Probably until the next Nexus comes out for me.
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Until I buy my iPhone back from my mom
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As long as Google will support it. The reason why I got my nexus phone is because of the android update and community support. The price is just a bonus
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This.
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This.
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Same. Most apps don't even utilize dual core, let alone 4 cores. Upgrading wouldn't improve real world usage...
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Would never buy a new phone just for the sake of having the latest thing.
I won't get a new phone til this one breaks.
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I would like to think that I'll use this phone for years to come, bit I'll probably buy the new nexus and sell this to recoup some of the cost.
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I will definitely keep the phone until it breaks just like how I'm gonna keep my galaxy nexus until it breaks. I will just let others borrow it or give it to my little brother so that they can enjoy pure Android. I will definitely buy the next nexus at launch though because I'm sure the next one will be even better!
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how do i intend to use my N4?
i would say till the next N5 and keylimepie is released probably after this years google i/o. maybe the next nexus will be googles own monster out of the motorola stables.
I'll get my next phone in 2 years when my contract runs out. November 2014 to be exact.
There is no need for a new phone every few months.
Jelly Bean barely pushes two cores so there's no reason to upgrade. I don't know it you guys have noticed yet but Google's is still not as optimized as Apple's. The hardware-to-software performance optimizations just aren't here yet.
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They have stock in the Sprint Store. I called yesterday playing dumb to see if I could get a store to sell early. I was told it would be released today. So I take my happy little but over to the Sprint Store as soon as it opens this morning. Lady at the counter tells me yes they have some in stock and yes I can purchase one. She goes back and grabs a box and brings it up to begin the purchase process.
Then a manager stops her. He informs her that they cannot sell them yet and he sends me on my sad little heartbroken way.
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I would have handed them a hundred and been done with it.
It happened so fast. I was so close I could taste root.
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Ugh, I couldn't imagine the anger I would have. But, in all fairness, they're not supposed to sell them.
I know where I'll be at 9AM tomorrow.
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I know where I'll be at 9AM tomorrow.
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Same here. It'll be like waiting for the midnight release of a video game.
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Ugh, I couldn't imagine the anger I would have. But, in all fairness, they're not supposed to sell them.
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Damn that sucks man...like having a rug snatched from underneath you...
I just followed a UPS truck to my house and it dropped a package off at the neighbors and kept it moving :'(
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Ugh, I couldn't imagine the anger I would have. But, in all fairness, they're not supposed to sell them.
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I was just so close and then shot down. Its like going to the Sprint Store to pick up a phone, thinking youre going to get it and then you're shot down. Theres no other way to complete the analogy because that is literally one of the worse things to possibly happen.
bonus points for catching the reference
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I just followed a UPS truck to my house and it dropped a package off at the neighbors and kept it moving :'(
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Stalker!!! lol :victory:
I would have done the same! haha
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Stalker!!! lol :victory:
I would have done the same! haha
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I keep hitting refresh on the ups shipping tracker. I have a problem.
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I keep hitting refresh on the ups shipping tracker. I have a problem.
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Do what I did and buy a black one. Since they're delayed for some unspecified amount of time, I only refresh 4-6 times a day.
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I keep hitting refresh on the ups shipping tracker. I have a problem.
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Guess I have the same problem :/ I have another shipment coming from UPS so I know I'm going to get overly excited for no reason at least once....
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Do what I did and buy a black one. Since they're delayed for some unspecified amount of time, I only refresh 4-6 times a day.
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When I was in support and receiving lot of random stuff for folks I found a Windows desktop widget (of all things) that worked really well. You just put in the tracking info and it would show the latest real time info in the widget and you could even click on each delivery and see a map of where the last update had come in and when on the map.
Alas, I ordered from HTC and still have no tracking info.
UPS just left.. no phone! :crying:
Just checked mine and it show's 2nd day air as well, with a scheduled delivery of Monday, 4/22.... WTF. Guess we'll see
Are they still going to be $550 for the 32gb model in stores tomorrow? I was just told by 2 Ca. Stores its $699
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Are they still going to be $550 for the 32gb model in stores tomorrow? I was just told by 2 Ca. Stores its $699
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From my experiences it's always cheaper at a Sprint Corporate store. Example:I live next to a "sprint" marked store and I was buying a note II and they wanted $799 for it.. I then found my closest sprint corporate location and bought the phone from them for $600..
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I don't mean to torture you guys but I'm the Sprint Service Manager and I've been playing with mine for 2 days now. Lol :/ I also typed this up on the One. Trust me y'all will love it.
wondering if this would be an up/down grade from a note 2 ... maybe ill just get it for fun and then give it to the kid if im not amazed
since they were all over the leaks before launch, now everybody is just silent about the bad joke that is actually getting your phone in your hands.
This is nothing compared to the Nexus 4 launch!
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It went up for sale, I ordered it, and then 4 days later it showed up on my doorstep. What's the story?
Why would they fill a blog with the fact that the nexus 5 sold well and are in short supply. It happens with lots of phones. Nothing new here.
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This because it depends a lot on where you are and the stock levels as well...
Some people have a great experience but don't necessarily need to go on a forum to shout about it...
For what it's worth, in the UK, I ordered mine on a Thursday afternoon, received it the next day
The blogs and sites didn't report this either..
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since they were all over the leaks before launch, now everybody is just silent about the bad joke that is actually getting your phone in your hands.
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I've got one in my hands. I guess I missed the joke.
Wait... Don't tell me. It's this thread, right?
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Went to Sprint yesterday afternoon and bought one. Lol?
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This is nothing compared to the Nexus 4 launch!
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Amen to that!
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since they were all over the leaks before launch, now everybody is just silent about the bad joke that is actually getting your phone in your hands.
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I don't think it's as big of an issue as you perceive it to be. I think the majority of people who ordered got their phone in a reasonable time. But LG can only crank these things out so fast, once Google's warehouse runs out, some unlucky people are gonna wind up waiting for the next shipload to come in. That's life...
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Went into our local Best Buy on Saturday, and was surprised to see a large Samsung area carved out in the front of the store. Nice, clean white display and tables. It was the same size as that stores entire Mobile Phone dept, so pretty good sized. They had all the latest and greatest, of course, and very knowledgeable folks working there. They said they were there full time now. Pretty cool to see. My first hands on with a Gear. I can see it's utility, but doubt I'll get one.
Anyone else have one in their BB stores?
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Went into our local Best Buy on Saturday, and was surprised to see a large Samsung area carved out in the front of the store. Nice, clean white display and tables. It was the same size as that stores entire Mobile Phone dept, so pretty good sized. They had all the latest and greatest, of course, and very knowledgeable folks working there. They said they were there full time now. Pretty cool to see. My first hands on with a Gear. I can see it's utility, but doubt I'll get one.
Anyone else have one in their BB stores?
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Got one here in peoria, il
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Got one in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Aren't they in every best buy?
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Yup got one in the mall in Best Buy in PK, NY.
Not here ._. Denver co. Well not sure of right
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For about a year. My store also has a Google rep for the Google section. A Windows store with Microsoft employees and of course the Apple section. With more to come next year.
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For about a year. My store also has a Google rep for the Google section. A Windows store with Microsoft employees and of course the Apple section. With more to come next year.
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A Google section? I have a Samsung in my local, but there are a couple close to me that have the apple section and Samsung section.
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Went to Monroe, NY store. They have the Samsung area as well. Pretty nice. Had the Samsung watch in various colors but all dummy. None were real watches.
Here in Altamonte FLorida! Pretty awesome
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One is in San Diego Ca. And the lady there was somewhat knowledgeable but had no idea what "Kit Kat" 4.4 was . But she did update my S4 to 4.3 since the OTA never came to my phone .
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One is in San Diego Ca. And the lady there was somewhat knowledgeable but had no idea what "Kit Kat" 4.4 was . But she did update my S4 to 4.3 since the OTA never came to my phone .
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The lady working the Samsung area at our BB also offered to update/check my S4. I refused since I'm rooted and it was a bit of a battle to get 4.3 installed and solid on my phone.
Mine was rooted also but at the same time I was so excited about the update that I jumped to gun. I tried to find if I needed to take any steps before receiving the update but couldn't find any information. Long story short it took with no problem root was gone but I just rerooted and it was good. The update actually fixed my battery life tremendously. Took 15 min via usb.
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We have a Samsung at all the Best Buys here in Wichita, KS. They are really the only reason I ended up going with the S4.
Here in WV too
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Can confirm..
Almost every Best Buy should have a Samsung Experience Store inside now, with the exception of a very few. The only stores I am aware of without them are the small format stores. Even the Best Buy Mobile stores have a small Samsung vignette now.
dont go to best buy mobile they spent almost 45 minutes trying to get my note 2 to work with the store demo galaxy gear, i guess they hire any ole body at those stores
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dont go to best buy mobile they spent almost 45 minutes trying to get my note 2 to work with the store demo galaxy gear, i guess they hire any ole body at those stores
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Seems weird that you would let them try and pair a non compatible device for that long. Assuming you weren't rooted and using a compatibility work around.
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Seems weird that you would let them try and pair a non compatible device for that long. Assuming you weren't rooted and using a compatibility work around.
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well i knew better i just found it funny that people that work in a cellphone store dont know about some of the top selling products that they sell.
Haven't seen one where I'm from