Develop Bugs

[Q] Where to buy in Australia?

Hi,
Thinking of buying the HOX. I'm still on the good old HTC Desire running ICS
Not sure if I should just walk into AllPhones and get an Optus branded for $649 or get it online from
- expansys.com.au $576.29
- uniquemobiles.com.au ($648)
- mobicity.com.au ($649)
- mobilecity.com.au ($648)
** I'm avoiding techrific...bad experience...
Expansys seems to be the cheapest at the moment but I've never bought from them before. All the above prices don't include delivery.
Anyone got a HOX from those online retailers? Should I stay away from any of them? Never bought anything from expansys. Got some accessories once from mobicity.
Any feedback is much appreciated.

I don't live in Australia but I know expansys USA customer service sucks .. its like they only have one rep working there.
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

Zakdeals.com
I spent hours this week scouring the web for a HOX at < $600 including postage. I finally found one that seemed free of dodginess, and have bought mine from them: zakdeals.com
Dumb name / domain if you ask me, but they have the HOX at $599 including delivery. They're based in Sydney and when I emailed to enquire about how they handle warranty requests they responded to me within 20 minutes:
"We give you local standard 1 year warranty. For warranty issues you need to send mobile to us and we will take it to HTC service centre in Sydney. In this situation we will pay both sides postage."
They even contacted me by SMS at 8pm to double check my colour choice (black of course).
That all said, I haven't received my phone yet, but it's only been 48 hours. If it all ends happily, I'll let you know.

Re: Zakdeals.com
ambrosis said:
I spent hours this week scouring the web for a HOX at < $600 including postage. I finally found one that seemed free of dodginess, and have bought mine from them: zakdeals.com
Dumb name / domain if you ask me, but they have the HOX at $599 including delivery. They're based in Sydney and when I emailed to enquire about how they handle warranty requests they responded to me within 20 minutes:
"We give you local standard 1 year warranty. For warranty issues you need to send mobile to us and we will take it to HTC service centre in Sydney. In this situation we will pay both sides postage."
They even contacted me by SMS at 8pm to double check my colour choice (black of course).
That all said, I haven't received my phone yet, but it's only been 48 hours. If it all ends happily, I'll let you know.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow that's pretty good. Thanks for the info amrosis I'll check them out now
Let us know when you get the phone, what's in the box and if you have any issues with it.

I went through 9 handsets with Allphones before ordering from Mobicity.
FYI mobicity currently stock handsets from Singapore with CID HTC_044 which is Asian WWE

AllPhones here. No problems to report...

I know this isn't indicative of all Allphones stores, but the store I returned my faulty screen handsets to simply cleaned them, factory reset them and put them back in to stock.
When I questioned it, they said "most customers aren't as fussy as you and wont bring them back".
Be careful.

That would be a good idea!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Firstly I wouldn't buy online because it's a major pain in the ass if you have a faulty unit you have to send it away to where you bought it from and that could take days or weeks. I originally bought my first One X from Expansys Australia but the unit was imported from HK. I had a yellow spot on the top right corner of the screen. I was gonna return it but I had to jump through all these hoops and just totally discouraged me to send it back.
I bought my 2nd One X through Telechoice around where I live for $669 and I asked the guy about their return policy and it's 28 days. So if I have any problems with the phone I can drive down the road he will give me a new replacement within 28 days. And the 2nd One X is faultless. Now I just have to sell the other handset.

buddovit said:
Wow that's pretty good. Thanks for the info amrosis I'll check them out now
Let us know when you get the phone, what's in the box and if you have any issues with it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well I received my phone yesterday around Noon. it was shipped direct from HK through Fedex. In the box was everything you'd expect; the charger is not Australian, but they included an international converter along with the HTC box itself. I'm not going to use than, I havean Aussie charger that the USB cable can connect to, so it's not a big deal.
Can't detect any screen issues or otherwise but this is my first Android phones after a decade using Blackberry, so I don't know what to look for.
Only curio I have is how can I install Australian English? It seems I only have the option to select Singaporean, Malaysian, or Taiwanese English! I suppose that's a slight downside to getting an import...

I would personally spend the extra $50 and get a local phone.
I've had bad experiences ordering grey imports (international units), even when ordering through local sellers (while I only have to send the phone back locally, they have had to send it back internationally, making it a lengthy process).
^This wasn't the HOX though.
I personally got my HOX on a 24m plan with Virgin mobile; $29/m plan + $15/m for the handset with three months free. Got it the day after I ordered it without a problem . To me, you get the phone for $650 plus you get credit for 2yrs for ~$300, and you don't have to pay a big lump sum.
My 2c

Yes I think I am heading in that direction. $50 extra is not that bad plus being able return it locally is a big bonus. Thanks to all who posted.
B
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA

Picked mine up at an Allphones store since I wanted it same day and wanted to be able to check for any DOA defects/dead pixels before I purchased.
They seemed to have the best prices of anyone doing it instore and upfront. The Optus branding is slightly annoying but mostly unobtrusive and eventually removable.

How much was it and were they negotiable? I am 50 meters from an Allphones at the moment
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium

I got mine from personaldigital.com.au
I've used them in the past and had good experiences with them. They have the unbranded UK model for $660 or so INCLUDING GST which is something many other don't include.

ult_nrg said:
I would personally spend the extra $50 and get a local phone.
I've had bad experiences ordering grey imports (international units), even when ordering through local sellers (while I only have to send the phone back locally, they have had to send it back internationally, making it a lengthy process).
^This wasn't the HOX though.
I personally got my HOX on a 24m plan with Virgin mobile; $29/m plan + $15/m for the handset with three months free. Got it the day after I ordered it without a problem . To me, you get the phone for $650 plus you get credit for 2yrs for ~$300, and you don't have to pay a big lump sum.
My 2c
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 on buying local.

Finally I've given in. Got the HOX from Vodafone on a 12month contract. Should arrive in a couple of days. Thanks to everyone for their feedback.
Cheers,
B
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda premium

I got mine off ebay which i found to originally be optus branded once i unlocked the boot loader. Luckily got a perfect device no worries for $590 delivered expressly. Was going to be about $100 extra to buy local :/

Free Extended Battery for Sprint Galaxy Nexus is Live

I just order my Extended battery for Sprint Galaxy Nexus and paid only shipping, which is almost $7.00.
Once you log in to your Sprint account, go to buy accessory, and choose Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Once you select the phone, The first thing shown will be an offer for the free extended battery with the code.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Edited: Another Order I just did this morning via only 08/19/2012

It wouldn't let me add the code. Guess I'll have to call in the AM.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus...

zzelinka said:
It wouldn't let me add the code. Guess I'll have to call in the AM.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I ordered two. I hope I get both of them. I got confirmation. I purchase using credit card cause I am not eligible to put it on my account.
I just posted a screen shot just now , and it still works.

it also wont let me order. I hope they dont run out lol

I was gonna get charged $14 for shipping so I passed since my battery usage is fine with original battery

I placed my order the phone about an hour ago. Ive been using the verizon version one but i really want the battery cover from sprint
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

I called telesales at 1 866 866 7509 and have two batteries ordered. It ended up costing a little over $14 for shipping. Hope this helps and if so hit thanks.

ordering online is not working i enter code and get sent to page to enter my zip code and once i enter my zip code it brings me to page to pick phone and plan and accesories it wont let me straight out buy accessory if i am using a promo code

extrafuzzyllama said:
ordering online is not working i enter code and get sent to page to enter my zip code and once i enter my zip code it brings me to page to pick phone and plan and accesories it wont let me straight out buy accessory if i am using a promo code
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
didnt work for me either. i called telesales and was told that the promotion was only supposed to be for people who added a new line with a galaxy nexus. so take that for what its worth.

They let me buy two also. All I had to do was ask. Pretty cool for $12.95
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus...

zzelinka said:
They let me buy two also. All I had to do was ask. Pretty cool for $12.95
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I went to the site and there was only a promo code to get a free battery with the purchase of a Galaxy Nexus. (The code was BATTERY1.) So I called telesales and was told that you had to buy or upgrade to the GNex between Aug 3rd and Aug 13th, so I wasn't eligible. Does anyone have a different code or different info?
Edit: Just called back and the lady placed the order no questions asked.

jean15paul said:
I went to the site and there was only a promo code to get a free battery with the purchase of a Galaxy Nexus. (The code was BATTERY1.) So I called telesales and was told that you had to buy or upgrade to the GNex between Aug 3rd and Aug 13th, so I wasn't eligible. Does anyone have a different code or different info?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Call again. I bought mine back in may and the associate I talked to mentioned nothing about required purchase date.

emd2009 said:
Call again. I bought mine back in may and the associate I talked to mentioned nothing about required purchase date.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Had exactly the same experience, bought mine in May as well. Called telesales and told them that I was trying to take advantage of the free promotion on the website, but that it was making me reenter my zip code from the shopping cart and then it would make me start all over. They forwarded me onto another sales department and they processed the order for me. Just had to pay the shipping/tax. Didn't ask about 2, they weren't overly friendly. But one for ~$12 is not too shabby.

mmarsman said:
Had exactly the same experience, bought mine in May as well. Called telesales and told them that I was trying to take advantage of the free promotion on the website, but that it was making me reenter my zip code from the shopping cart and then it would make me start all over. They forwarded me onto another sales department and they processed the order for me. Just had to pay the shipping/tax. Didn't ask about 2, they weren't overly friendly. But one for ~$12 is not too shabby.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So what do I tell them when I call? Also how long is this going on? I might not get too it til tomorrow
Sent from a Baked Black Jelly Belly

ust ordered mine as well. I didn't purchase the Nexus new, I had traded my Evo lte for it. Online when I tried to purchase the battery it kept sending me to purchase the device. Called tele sales and the said it was like $12 shipping + $1 something for tax. I explained that online it was only $6.50 shipped. So he gave me a discount...$9.66 total so I'm happy!

coldblooded79 said:
ust ordered mine as well. I didn't purchase the Nexus new, I had traded my Evo lte for it. Online when I tried to purchase the battery it kept sending me to purchase the device. Called tele sales and the said it was like $12 shipping + $1 something for tax. I explained that online it was only $6.50 shipped. So he gave me a discount...$9.66 total so I'm happy!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I should of thought of that oh well $14 still isn't to bad for a extended battery
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Yeah, mine should be here Tuesday
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Got one as well through telesales. Also told them the online shipping price was $6.50. They matched it, but said it would be by ground shipping, 2-7 business days. Fine by me!

i had to call 888 876 8381 to get help and be able to get the deal. I'm not sure if everyone can use this number, but try it. I'm a EVP member and i think that's a # for EVP help.
I tired 888 882 4030 and the telesales number. Both of those those numbers wouldn't let me do the deal. 2 reps said I was not illegible because I did not buy a phone from sprint directly which was what the first guy said, and I did not but it within august 3-13 which the first and second guy said. Which are both true.
So i kept calling trying to get a representative that would let me do it because the deal says current user of the phone, which i am. This is my daily phone.
So 3rd time the a rep told me to call the 888 876 8381 so they could help me buy it online. That number could not help me buy it online, but was going to let a telesale person know i wanted to buy the battery with the promotion and i was able to receive the promotion and i needed help because online shopping was not working.
So telesale person took my information and i bought 1 for 12.95 with no issues after using the 888 876 8381.
I asked if the deal was for multiple battery's and he said no just one per deal. So cant hurt to ask because i see some people got 2 for the price of only S&H but YMMV with phone sales reps.
Hope this helps people with issues.
---------- Post added at 01:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:15 PM ----------
Sirchuk said:
Got one as well through telesales. Also told them the online shipping price was $6.50. They matched it, but said it would be by ground shipping, 2-7 business days. Fine by me!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
are you talking about online shopping through sprint or other means?

I'm I the only one that can order online only, cause I ordered two without any issue ? lol ... I'm going to see if I can order one more to see if I can still do it. i will come back and edit this post.
Edited: Just did another order online, and it still work. I updated first pic to show that only sales does work with the code.

[Q] AT&T Model H810 or Unlocked H815 Model

Hey guys, I am just wondering if I should go with the AT&T Model or the unlocked model. I will be using this on AT&T and already know that the h815 has the same bands. I just want to know if that is a good choice or if I should wait until the 5th

The 815 who knows when the bootloader will be unlocked on ATT model. Carrier phones you have to delete all the carrier iq crap and bloat software. Ordered a 815 on eBay can not wait to get rid this one m8.

Panzerapple said:
The 815 who knows when the bootloader will be unlocked on ATT model. Carrier phones you have to delete all the carrier iq crap and bloat software. Ordered a 815 on eBay can not wait to get rid this one m8.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a T-Mobile H811 that I am returning. Put myself on the list to get an H810 from AT&T when it's released, however after seeing this thread I decided to pay the extra $60 (AT&T phone is $620, H815 on EBay is $680) and just get the fully unlocked H815. The only difference in bands I saw was that the H810 has but the H815 does not is the LTE 2300 band. H815, otherwise, has others.
Here is a screenshot comparing the bands from the website PhoneMore.com.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

IlyaKol said:
I have a T-Mobile H811 that I am returning. Put myself on the list to get an H810 from AT&T when it's released, however after seeing this thread I decided to pay the extra $60 (AT&T phone is $620, H815 on EBay is $680) and just get the fully unlocked H815. The only difference in bands I saw was that the H810 has but the H815 does not is the LTE 2300 band. H815, otherwise, has others.
Here is a screenshot comparing the bands from the website PhoneMore.com.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But then you don't get the 100 dollar best buy card or the lg freebies. So that's at least another 30 bucks worth. So that 660 - 130 = 530$.
Maybe I'll regret it later, but I am trying the att version.

frigidazzi said:
But then you don't get the 100 dollar best buy card or the lg freebies. So that's at least another 30 bucks worth. So that 660 - 130 = 530$.
Maybe I'll regret it later, but I am trying the att version.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm buying the phone full-retail, so according to Best Buy, I don't get that offer as it's only given when an 'upgrade' is used. Definitely will miss out on the LG freebies unless AT&T is running some sort of promo.
I got a call from the EBay seller who said that the phone could ship anywhere from May 30th to June 15th...so I have decided that I will keep whichever phone comes first unless it's a day apart. Meaning, if the H810 (AT&T) arrives on Friday next week and the H815 is scheduled for Saturday, I'll go with the full unlocked. If the unlocked one is like a week longer, forget it, I'll keep the AT&T one.

IlyaKol said:
I'm buying the phone full-retail, so according to Best Buy, I don't get that offer as it's only given when an 'upgrade' is used. Definitely will miss out on the LG freebies unless AT&T is running some sort of promo.
I got a call from the EBay seller who said that the phone could ship anywhere from May 30th to June 15th...so I have decided that I will keep whichever phone comes first unless it's a day apart. Meaning, if the H810 (AT&T) arrives on Friday next week and the H815 is scheduled for Saturday, I'll go with the full unlocked. If the unlocked one is like a week longer, forget it, I'll keep the AT&T one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm buying it at full retail too. Where does it say only upgrades? I even read the fine print. Just says when you purchase. If I don't get the GC then I'm not buying it from them either lol.

I'm going with the H815 unlocked model mainly because of the unlocked bootloader and the faster non-carrier reliant software updates.

frigidazzi said:
I'm buying it at full retail too. Where does it say only upgrades? I even read the fine print. Just says when you purchase. If I don't get the GC then I'm not buying it from them either lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what they told me. They said they could do a hardware only order (meaning order with no contract) but I would not get the GC.
Daptonic said:
I'm going with the H815 unlocked model mainly because of the unlocked bootloader and the faster non-carrier reliant software updates.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good points.

Thanks for your help guys, I have purchased one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/281696933232 it was only $10 or so more then a contact free version, Comes with a free case and screen protector, probably both low quality but hey its included, and saves a little bit more money. As for the LG G4 Promo, I am sure I can find a way to get it

I found somewhere the att version was listed as having band 29. Do you lose that by going with the unlocked version?

frigidazzi said:
But then you don't get the 100 dollar best buy card or the lg freebies. So that's at least another 30 bucks worth. So that 660 - 130 = 530$.
Maybe I'll regret it later, but I am trying the att version.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I do not believe you'll lose the LG freebies, as long as you provide an IMEI# and proof of purchase, you should be able to get them. The carrier/retail store stuff will obviously be lost, but as mentioned previously, the upsides far outweigh the downsides. I will never get a carrier branded phone again, unless I am THAT desperate.

Daptonic said:
I'm going with the H815 unlocked model mainly because of the unlocked bootloader and the faster non-carrier reliant software updates.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm also going for the H815, screw every carriers. But are you sure the H815 has an unlocked bootloader? I don't think so
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

You can get it from Amazon now too (815), which is what I was waiting for. Not a fan of buying from Ebay. Hoping to still get the lg freebies since amazon is an auth retailer. Dropped the bestbuy ATT preorder.
http://www.amazon.com/LG-H815-5-5-I...TF8&qid=1433127690&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+g4+h815

frigidazzi said:
You can get it from Amazon now too (815), which is what I was waiting for. Not a fan of buying from Ebay. Hoping to still get the lg freebies since amazon is an auth retailer. Dropped the bestbuy ATT preorder.
http://www.amazon.com/LG-H815-5-5-I...TF8&qid=1433127690&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+g4+h815
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AWESOME! And it's a few bucks cheaper!
I'm cancelling my EBay order and my AT&T pre-order and sticking with the 815. Definitely trust Amazon more myself.

So I am actually potentially debating about switching from the m8.
Couple questions to throw out there:
1. Do you know if the 815 will support VoLTE / HD Voice on AT&T?
2. Do you know how the warranty process would be handled if there was an issue with the phone? This would be the *only* pro I see out of getting the AT&T model over the international model.

frigidazzi said:
You can get it from Amazon now too (815), which is what I was waiting for. Not a fan of buying from Ebay. Hoping to still get the lg freebies since amazon is an auth retailer. Dropped the bestbuy ATT preorder.
http://www.amazon.com/LG-H815-5-5-I...TF8&qid=1433127690&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+g4+h815
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just a word of caution: You are not buying from Amazon. You are buying through Amazon, from somebody else in their marketplace.
I don't know anything about that seller, so maybe it's an American one, and you'll still qualify for the LG offer, but the point is, we don't know.
I agree with you, though, I'd rather buy through Amazon than Ebay, just in case there are problems.

barondebxl said:
I'm also going for the H815, screw every carriers. But are you sure the H815 has an unlocked bootloader? I don't think so
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the H815 and bl not unlocked yet.

I just order my LG G4 H815!! Since I have no plans to root my G4! The H815 is the best choice because it will come free from any carrier bloatware that it cant be uninstalled... Also, the H815 gets future updates way faster than the H810!

I had trouble ordering my G3 on Amazon 3rd party seller I ordered the F400 they sent the d855. They wanted to charge me restock fee and shipping back. It was a nightmare.

Rick_Deckard said:
I just order my LG G4 H815!! Since I have no plans to root my G4! The H815 is the best choice because it will come free from any carrier bloatware that it cant be uninstalled... Also, the H815 gets future updates way faster than the H810!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm with you Rick. Just purchased my H815 and it will be here this week.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk

[Q] Best Store to Import H815 ? Need assistance from European Users!

So it seems most of the H815's on Amazon and eBay are the Asian variants and NOT the European version. The issue with this is that only the European version seems to be unlockable through LG. Codefire needs to pick up an unlockable version (although my goal is to unlock it without going through LG). I need assistance finding different stores in Europe that sell the EU H815 and also ship to USA.
So far.. possible candidates are:
www.clove.co.uk/lg-g4
http://www.glistockisti.it/lg-g4-h815-ceramic-white.html?___SID=U
Would want to spend around $650.. or €600 (or less!!)
I'm still looking of course but any suggestions would be welcomed. And again.. I do not want the Asian variant.. it must be a generic unbranded European variant... seems they coul come from UK, France, Italy, Germany... maybe more.

I'm pretty sure I have the European version as it has the unlock bootloader options. I could sell it to you for perhaps $450. Pm for details if interested
Sent from my SM-G925I using XDA Free mobile app

Sunderwear said:
I'm pretty sure I have the European version as it has the unlock bootloader options. I could sell it to you for perhaps $450. Pm for details if interested
Sent from my SM-G925I using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unlock bootloader options and the steps from LG's website to unlock the bootloader are two different things.

ya we learned that the USA H815 variant is not able to be officially unlocked through the LG page.
EU carrier-variants are also not allowed. so far, UK, DEU, FRA, ITA seem to be the main countries offering the EU OPEN model.

I ordered mine from Handtec and it arrived here in NY via FedEx next day.
Ordered it on Tuesday, arrived yesterday.
It's the SIM-Free EU model.

I can confirm I've bought from clove before, not sure what their shipping to the US is like though

Mejilan said:
I ordered mine from Handtec and it arrived here in NY via FedEx next day.
Ordered it on Tuesday, arrived yesterday.
It's the SIM-Free EU model.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
how much did you pay for shipping? any extra taxes since it came from UK? I've read that mobile phones shouldnt get taxed but havent gotten a solid answer anywhere.
ooh also... does it say which country yours came from? should say on the box somewhere. I emailed Handtec earlier and they said its EU model but wouldnt specify which country. for example the model from italy would say something like: "AITALD".. ITA being italy obviously. Other countries with EU OPEN I've seen are FRA UK and DEU

autoprime said:
how much did you pay for shipping? any extra taxes since it came from UK? I've read that mobile phones shouldnt get taxed but havent gotten a solid answer anywhere.
ooh also... does it say which country yours came from? should say on the box somewhere. I emailed Handtec earlier and they said its EU model but wouldnt specify which country. for example the model from italy would say something like: "AITALD".. ITA being italy obviously. Other countries with EU OPEN I've seen are FRA UK and DEU
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hiya,
I paid £434.99 for the phone and £11.90 for the FedEx priority shipping. The total was £446.89.
A FedEx import coordinator contacted me the same day I placed the order and requested that I fill out an FCC form (740, IIRC), and with a bit of Googled advice, I did so.
After a couple of revisions, the FedEx coordinator accepted the form and the result was that I paid no additional import or customs duties or fees, and the package was not delayed or held up. As I said, ordered on Tuesday from the U.K., in my hands Wednesday morning here in New York.
I left the phone's box at home, so I can't verify the phone's origin that way right now. I think I read on the box that it was manufactured in Taiwan, but I imagine almost all models are, regardless of intended market. The SKU on my Handtec invoice lists it as a LGH815.ADEULD. I'm not sure what that means or if that helps you at all. The included documentation (quick-start guide, etc.) was in English (and perhaps other languages further in, I didn't actually read it beyond a quick glance).
I can confirm that activating the phone with AT&T was as easy as taking my SIM card out of the AT&T-branded Samsung Galaxy S4 I was using until yesterday, and slotting it into the new LG G4. Easy-as-pie.
Hope this helps!

Mejilan said:
Hiya,
I paid £434.99 for the phone and £11.90 for the FedEx priority shipping. The total was £446.89.
A FedEx import coordinator contacted me the same day I placed the order and requested that I fill out an FCC form (740, IIRC), and with a bit of Googled advice, I did so.
After a couple of revisions, the FedEx coordinator accepted the form and the result was that I paid no additional import or customs duties or fees, and the package was not delayed or held up. As I said, ordered on Tuesday from the U.K., in my hands Wednesday morning here in New York.
I left the phone's box at home, so I can't verify the phone's origin that way right now. I think I read on the box that it was manufactured in Taiwan, but I imagine almost all models are, regardless of intended market. The SKU on my Handtec invoice lists it as a LGH815.ADEULD. I'm not sure what that means or if that helps you at all. The included documentation (quick-start guide, etc.) was in English (and perhaps other languages further in, I didn't actually read it beyond a quick glance).
I can confirm that activating the phone with AT&T was as easy as taking my SIM card out of the AT&T-branded Samsung Galaxy S4 I was using until yesterday, and slotting it into the new LG G4. Easy-as-pie.
Hope this helps!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ahh nice. thank you... yes this is very helpful. so shipping wasnt much at all. and judging by your SKU it looks like you have a German (DEU) Black leather variant. So this would confirm it is indeed the EU OPEN model.. perfect. If I do go the H815 route it looks like these guys might be the cheapest... and I was looking for the DEU version... so that's perfect.
Also thanks for the heads up on the FCC form etc. I just wanted to be sure I wasn't going to be hit with some extra taxes after they deliver it. :good:
one last question... but unimportant if you dont have time to respond... but I'm curious if your G4 box came with the extra plastic battery cover? Seems every country is different but I know in Italy inside the main box (not a promo) there was an extra gold plastic battery cover.. but it seems some resellers are taking it out. I may just get the plastic back version anyway... but if i were to get the leather variant I'd want the option to swap to plastic.

autoprime said:
ahh nice. thank you... yes this is very helpful. so shipping wasnt much at all. and judging by your SKU it looks like you have a German (DEU) Black leather variant. So this would confirm it is indeed the EU OPEN model.. perfect. If I do go the H815 route it looks like these guys might be the cheapest... and I was looking for the DEU version... so that's perfect.
Also thanks for the heads up on the FCC form etc. I just wanted to be sure I wasn't going to be hit with some extra taxes after they deliver it. :good:
one last question... but unimportant if you dont have time to respond... but I'm curious if your G4 box came with the extra plastic battery cover? Seems every country is different but I know in Italy inside the main box (not a promo) there was an extra gold plastic battery cover.. but it seems some resellers are taking it out. I may just get the plastic back version anyway... but if i were to get the leather variant I'd want the option to swap to plastic.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Brilliant! I'm happy I could help out!
Yes, the FCC form concerned me, but it wound up being no big deal at all. Probably because this device is certified for use in the U.S. after all. I can provide you with the FCC ID and manufacturer's contact information I wound up filling into the form, if it comes to that. I initially touched base with Handtec about helping me fill out the form, but they claimed that they had never seen it before, so I wound up handling it myself with a bit of help from Google and the FedEx coordinator.
Handtec accidentally sent me the genuine leather BROWN model, and that's something that I'm currently reaching out to them about. But the box did include a second (plastic) back cover. I want to say it was the gold one, but since it came in a manilla sleeve, of sorts, and I didn't actually pull it out all the way, it might be the white one reflecting the color of the sleeve. Again, I left that in the box, which is currently at home. But I can double-check it tonight and circle back.
Included in the small box was the handset (with brown leather back installed), a separate plastic cover, a detached battery, a quick-start guide, an EU charger and separate micro USB cable, and a boxed up set of earbuds. Quadbeat 3s, or something like that? I left them in the box as well.
I can snap pics tonight, if you'd like.

I just chatted with one of the CSRs and she told me that the leather back ones do not come with extra back covers. Maybe she just read it from the site, as they are not listed there. I'll definitely be interested in seeing the picture of everything that comes with it. I currently have the T-moile brown leather version that I'm going to return thank the T-mobile B$ about unlocking it (I want to use it on AT&T).
Thanks
Mejilan said:
Brilliant! I'm happy I could help out!
Yes, the FCC form concerned me, but it wound up being no big deal at all. Probably because this device is certified for use in the U.S. after all. I can provide you with the FCC ID and manufacturer's contact information I wound up filling into the form, if it comes to that. I initially touched base with Handtec about helping me fill out the form, but they claimed that they had never seen it before, so I wound up handling it myself with a bit of help from Google and the FedEx coordinator.
Handtec accidentally sent me the genuine leather BROWN model, and that's something that I'm currently reaching out to them about. But the box did include a second (plastic) back cover. I want to say it was the gold one, but since it came in a manilla sleeve, of sorts, and I didn't actually pull it out all the way, it might be the white one reflecting the color of the sleeve. Again, I left that in the box, which is currently at home. But I can double-check it tonight and circle back.
Included in the small box was the handset (with brown leather back installed), a separate plastic cover, a detached battery, a quick-start guide, an EU charger and separate micro USB cable, and a boxed up set of earbuds. Quadbeat 3s, or something like that? I left them in the box as well.
I can snap pics tonight, if you'd like.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Yep, I hear you.
This is the first time I procure my own phone (non-subsidized, out of contract), and I did so primarily because I see how much of a mess the Samsung Galaxy S4 development scene turned into after a couple of hardware revisions. I was lucky enough to get a relatively early AT&T model that retained an exploitable bootloader; and so was actually able to enjoy all the benefits of custom recoveries, custom ROMs, etc. without having to deal with crippled workarounds like Safestrap. I really wanted to avoid any kinds of issues with my new device, so I lurked around XDA for the past week, researched, and wound up going with the EU H815 import from Handtec. I haven't actually tried to use LG's official bootloader unlock method, since I hear it may compromise some DRM modules or some such. Kind of waiting to see what the development scene manages to produce in the coming weeks/months. But not having root is quickly wearing away at my patience, so I might just bite the bullet regardless.
I'll be sure to snap some pics of the phone, packaging, included contents, etc. tonight and try to post them here. I'm not sure what the limitations are for junior members like me. Worst case scenario, I'll upload them to my Photobucket account or something. I've got a long workday ahead of me before I return home tonight, however.
ajamils said:
I just chatted with one of the CSRs and she told me that the leather back ones do not come with extra back covers. Maybe she just read it from the site, as they are not listed there. I'll definitely be interested in seeing the picture of everything that comes with it. I currently have the T-moile brown leather version that I'm going to return thank the T-mobile B$ about unlocking it (I want to use it on AT&T).
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Actually the international H815 model is available on eBay, and in a very good price.
For example here: http://www.ebay.com/itm//281696933232
or here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/191577825455
Prices drop a few dollars a day, so I would wait (and actually am waiting) for the price to be stable, and then buy it.

Neither of them are European version. These are Asian models that are not eligable for unlocked bootloaded (atleast not right now).
DubelBoom said:
Actually the international H815 model is available on eBay, and in a very good price.
For example here: http://www.ebay.com/itm//281696933232
or here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/191577825455
Prices drop a few dollars a day, so I would wait (and actually am waiting) for the price to be stable, and then buy it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

ajamils said:
Neither of them are European version. These are Asian models that are not eligable for unlocked bootloaded (atleast not right now).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It says H815, how can you tell its not?
I'm also planning on buying from one of these sellers.

DubelBoom said:
It says H815, how can you tell its not?
I'm also planning on buying from one of these sellers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not 100% sure about the "Never MSRP" seller but it's been confirmed that the other seller is selling Asian version (check the other thread). Also, most of his phones are shipped from Singapore.
Edit: Just got the confirmation from "never MSRP" that it's the Asian version H815T.

ajamils said:
Not 100% sure about the "Never MSRP" seller but it's been confirmed that the other seller is selling Asian version (check the other thread). Also, most of his phones are shipped from Singapore.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow never thought LG would be so annoying with unlocking the bootloader. It is the same exact model!!
I hope they will allow unlocking quickly for other variants, because these prices are much better.

Well, and what is this model supposed to be ?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

I've attached three photos demonstrating what I received from Handtec. Two of them were taken from my old phone, and they came out hopelessly blurry. I apologize for this, as I didn't really think to check them last night. The best picture was taken with the new LG G4 and came out much clearer. This, I think, is the more pertinent photo anyway; so hopefully, no harm, no foul.
autoprime said:
ahh nice. thank you... yes this is very helpful. so shipping wasnt much at all. and judging by your SKU it looks like you have a German (DEU) Black leather variant. So this would confirm it is indeed the EU OPEN model.. perfect. If I do go the H815 route it looks like these guys might be the cheapest... and I was looking for the DEU version... so that's perfect.
Also thanks for the heads up on the FCC form etc. I just wanted to be sure I wasn't going to be hit with some extra taxes after they deliver it. :good:
one last question... but unimportant if you dont have time to respond... but I'm curious if your G4 box came with the extra plastic battery cover? Seems every country is different but I know in Italy inside the main box (not a promo) there was an extra gold plastic battery cover.. but it seems some resellers are taking it out. I may just get the plastic back version anyway... but if i were to get the leather variant I'd want the option to swap to plastic.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ajamils said:
I just chatted with one of the CSRs and she told me that the leather back ones do not come with extra back covers. Maybe she just read it from the site, as they are not listed there. I'll definitely be interested in seeing the picture of everything that comes with it. I currently have the T-moile brown leather version that I'm going to return thank the T-mobile B$ about unlocking it (I want to use it on AT&T).
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Mejilan said:
Hiya,
A FedEx import coordinator contacted me the same day I placed the order and requested that I fill out an FCC form (740, IIRC), and with a bit of Googled advice, I did so.
After a couple of revisions, the FedEx coordinator accepted the form and the result was that I paid no additional import or customs duties or fees, and the package was not delayed or held up. As I said, ordered on Tuesday from the U.K., in my hands Wednesday morning here in New York.
Hope this helps!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First of all, Thanks for the info~! This looks like a really good deal. My only follow up questions is that would you happen to know that is this "FedEx Import Coordinator" who contacted you was from the UK or the US?
I'm from Canada myself so if it's originating from the UK (Handtec), then I think I can safely presume the procedure would be more or less the same. If he's from the US though then I'll have to do some more research.
Thanks in advance for the help~!

Pixel 2 xl in fysical stores in the US?

The first Pixel was never released in Sweden and it looks like it will be the same for Pixel 2. I will visit New York on October 22 to 27. Do anyone know if the Pixel 2 xl will be available in stores in New York? It looks like Costco might have them, but only the Verizon model. Where can I get an unlocked version?
/Fredrik

Fralund said:
The first Pixel was never released in Sweden and it looks like it will be the same for Pixel 2. I will visit New York on October 22 to 27. Do anyone know if the Pixel 2 xl will be available in stores in New York? It looks like Costco might have them, but only the Verizon model. Where can I get an unlocked version?
/Fredrik
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Chances of them having them in stock are probably slim.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

danon.brown said:
Chances of them having them in stock are probably slim.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But the pop-up shops are just for testing the devices hands on, they don't sell anything. Or have I misunderstood that?

i can confirm that they dont sell phones
ive been to the one in nyc on Spring St

The first Pixel was never released in Sweden and it looks like it will be the same for Pixel 2. I will visit New York on October 22 to 27. Do anyone know if the Pixel 2 xl will be available in stores in New York? It looks like Costco might have them, but only the Verizon model. Where can I get an unlocked version?
/Fredrik
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You'll have to order the device from the American Google store and have it shipped to the address you'll be staying at. The black Pixel 2 XL, 128GB ships by October 22. So if you're staying with family, order it now and pick it up when you visit them. If you're staying at a hotel, order a day before you arrive and it'll be delivered once you're there.
If you wanted a white one, or a 64GB model, then you're out of luck, since those don't ship until after you're gone. If you want to buy one in a store then the best way to get one is to buy one in the Verizon store. It's the same unlocked phone sold by Google, meaning you'll be able to use it in Sweden. You just won't be able to unlock the bootloader. (Unless someone releases a tool).

scandalousk said:
You'll have to order the device from the American Google store and have it shipped to the address you'll be staying at. The black Pixel 2 XL, 128GB ships by October 22. So if you're staying with family, order it now and pick it up when you visit them. If you're staying at a hotel, order a day before you arrive and it'll be delivered once you're there.
If you wanted a white one, or a 64GB model, then you're out of luck, since those don't ship until after you're gone. If you want to buy one in a store then the best way to get one is to buy one in the Verizon store. It's the same unlocked phone sold by Google, meaning you'll be able to use it in Sweden. You just won't be able to unlock the bootloader. (Unless someone releases a tool).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will stay at a hotel, and the Pixel 2 XL 128 GB is fine. But I'm not sure how I can order since my Google account already have a billing and shipping address in Sweden. I guess I have to create a new temporary account and specify the hotel as billing and shipping address, but that seems a bit hazardous... It's a quite expensive device.
I device with locked bootloader is not interesting for me.
I'm starting to get really annoyed at Google! The canceled the Nexus product line that was a great reference implementation that you could flash and do whatever you want with. Instead they launch the Pixel device that is both very exepensive and also only available in a small part of the world. I can live with the higher price, but as it is not and have been since Nexus 6P/5X I cannot even buy an unlocked referecene phone from Google any more.
Is their goal to loose their leading role in mobile development?
Anyway, thank you for the help.

Fralund said:
I will stay at a hotel, and the Pixel 2 XL 128 GB is fine. But I'm not sure how I can order since my Google account already have a billing and shipping address in Sweden. I guess I have to create a new temporary account and specify the hotel as billing and shipping address, but that seems a bit hazardous... It's a quite expensive device.
I device with locked bootloader is not interesting for me.
I'm starting to get really annoyed at Google! The canceled the Nexus product line that was a great reference implementation that you could flash and do whatever you want with. Instead they launch the Pixel device that is both very exepensive and also only available in a small part of the world. I can live with the higher price, but as it is not and have been since Nexus 6P/5X I cannot even buy an unlocked referecene phone from Google any more.
Is their goal to loose their leading role in mobile development?
Anyway, thank you for the help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ordering The black xl 128gb today is still shipping by the 22nd.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

Fralund said:
I will stay at a hotel, and the Pixel 2 XL 128 GB is fine. But I'm not sure how I can order since my Google account already have a billing and shipping address in Sweden. I guess I have to create a new temporary account and specify the hotel as billing and shipping address, but that seems a bit hazardous... It's a quite expensive device.
I device with locked bootloader is not interesting for me.
I'm starting to get really annoyed at Google! The canceled the Nexus product line that was a great reference implementation that you could flash and do whatever you want with. Instead they launch the Pixel device that is both very exepensive and also only available in a small part of the world. I can live with the higher price, but as it is not and have been since Nexus 6P/5X I cannot even buy an unlocked referecene phone from Google any more.
Is their goal to loose their leading role in mobile development?
Anyway, thank you for the help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm in the States, but I ordered the phone and used my brother's shipping address. Seems like you should be able to do the same with your hotel address. The only thing I would be worried about is that it is delivered while you are at the hotel.

danon.brown said:
Ordering The black xl 128gb today is still shipping by the 22nd.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would order it directly if I could, but I cannot order a device from any of my Google accounts. I don't want to create a "fake account" to be able to buy it. This is ridiculous.

Fralund said:
I would order it directly if I could, but I cannot order a device from any of my Google accounts. I don't want to create a "fake account" to be able to buy it. This is ridiculous.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why can't you order mate? I'm able to just navigate to the American Google store and order any device they have on there. Just needs a shipping address in the USA. What issue are you running in to?

JimSmith94 said:
I'm in the States, but I ordered the phone and used my brother's shipping address. Seems like you should be able to do the same with your hotel address. The only thing I would be worried about is that it is delivered while you are at the hotel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I realized that I can change my shipping address as you say, but to order a device for 950 $ and rely on an exact shipping date seems risky.
After having bought Nexus One, Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 5x, and Nexus 6P I guess I'm not loayal enough to be "allowed" to buy a Pixel...

scandalousk said:
Why can't you order mate? I'm able to just navigate to the American Google store and order any device they have on there. Just needs a shipping address in the USA. What issue are you running in to?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, you are right, I can order it. I wasn't aware that you could actually change country now. But as I said, it's to risky to order it to a hotel. I'll just skip the Pixel purchase.
Thank you for the help.

Fralund said:
No, you are right, I can order it. I wasn't aware that you could actually change country now. But as I said, it's to risky to order it to a hotel. I'll just skip the Pixel purchase.
Thank you for the help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How risky is it? If it's not shipped by your time frame just cancel and get your money back.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

They are going to sell the phones in store.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...oogle-pop-up-store-pixel-2-for-sale-home-mini
You might be in actual luck. The Google pop-up store that's opening this week in NYC, according to the article, will be selling all the new devices as they get released. So that means you might be able to get an XL when you get into the city in a few days.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Talked to a google rep - it will be like you are buying from a third party and not from google and most likely the Verizon version. No finance, extended care, or free mini.

10 points for the most creative spelling of the word "Physical". How is it even possible to spell like that in 2017 with auto correct and spell check everywhere lol.

twist said:
10 points for the most creative spelling of the word "Physical". How is it even possible to spell like that in 2017 with auto correct and spell check everywhere lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not a native English speaker, obviously. Being that it is 2017, this should not come as a news flash.
"LOL"
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

twist said:
10 points for the most creative spelling of the word "Physical". How is it even possible to spell like that in 2017 with auto correct and spell check everywhere lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hehe, yeah, sorry about that. No spell checking in the app and auto correct in a different language than the one you are actually typing in makes everything possible.

Ashen Victor said:
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...oogle-pop-up-store-pixel-2-for-sale-home-mini
You might be in actual luck. The Google pop-up store that's opening this week in NYC, according to the article, will be selling all the new devices as they get released. So that means you might be able to get an XL when you get into the city in a few days.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That sounds great, I will go there and see.