[HELP THREAD] nexus4 Ask any question.

DowntownJeffBrown · Feb 13, 2013

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haige said:
Hi, I asked a phone vendor about the Nexus 4, he said that he wouldn't recommend me this phone. Why ?? because he said that this phone isn't suitable for personal use and is only for those who are 24 hours on the go and on the Net, above all he also mentioned that I need to pay extra money to unlock some Google Services (like, what the hell is Google Service, I haven't even heard it before). So....

1. Is he talking crap ? (about the "paying to unlock Google Service" thing) , or maybe it is because of regional difference ?? (I am from Malaysia, does that make a difference ?)

2. As far as I know, all smartphones are capable/made for going on the Net, hence isn't the "for those who are 24 hours on the go and on the Net“ issue also applicable to other high-end smartphones ?? I dont see why it should discourage me from buying the phone albeit me being a moderate phone user.

Thanks in advance.

Yup he's talking crap.

I've owned 7 smart phones and this is by far the most user friendly high end smartphone I've ever owned. I would highly recommend the N4 to a new android user or a Developer

Oh yea I have no clue what the vendor was talking about with having to pay more for Google services that's BS

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eep2378 · Feb 13, 2013

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haige said:
Hi, I asked a phone vendor about the Nexus 4, he said that he wouldn't recommend me this phone. Why ?? because he said that this phone isn't suitable for personal use and is only for those who are 24 hours on the go and on the Net, above all he also mentioned that I need to pay extra money to unlock some Google Services (like, what the hell is Google Service, I haven't even heard it before). So....

1. Is he talking crap ? (about the "paying to unlock Google Service" thing) , or maybe it is because of regional difference ?? (I am from Malaysia, does that make a difference ?)

2. As far as I know, all smartphones are capable/made for going on the Net, hence isn't the "for those who are 24 hours on the go and on the Net“ issue also applicable to other high-end smartphones ?? I dont see why it should discourage me from buying the phone albeit me being a moderate phone user.

Thanks in advance.

1) he's an absolute moron, nothing he told you is factual.

2) you can do everything with the N4 as you would with any other smartphone.

3) I suggest reading through this thread ( yeah I know its long) there is a wealth of information and most(if not all) of your questions have been answered here

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thephantom · Feb 13, 2013

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Out of curiosity haige, what did he recommend?

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haige · Feb 13, 2013

thephantom said:
Out of curiosity haige, what did he recommend?

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He told me that "I am better off using Samsung devices" ... I think its because he doesn't sell N4, so he purposely talked crap so that I'll buy Samsung devices from him

Anyway, I'm still choosing N4, prefer the size and UI and the speedy update from Google, and also the PRICE.

eep2378 · Feb 13, 2013

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haige said:
He told me that "I am better off using Samsung devices" ... I think its because he doesn't sell N4, so he purposely talked crap so that I'll buy Samsung devices from him

Anyway, I'm still choosing N4, prefer the size and UI and the speedy update from Google, and also the PRICE.

Speedy updates? Have you been following this 4.2.2 thing

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DowntownJeffBrown · Feb 13, 2013

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haige said:
He told me that "I am better off using Samsung devices" ... I think its because he doesn't sell N4, so he purposely talked crap so that I'll buy Samsung devices from him

Anyway, I'm still choosing N4, prefer the size and UI and the speedy update from Google, and also the PRICE.

Its a beautiful phone you will love it.

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fenstre · Feb 13, 2013

haige said:
this phone isn't suitable for personal use and is only for those who are 24 hours on the go and on the Net, above all he also mentioned that I need to pay extra money to unlock some Google Services

I think I know what he meant, and he's right (though he didn't explain well). This phone maxes out at 16GB internal storage (about 13 is usable), with no SD card slot. To effectively use a medium or large collection of music or videos, you need to store it online. So you need to have internet access 24-hours, and if you want to use Google Music (or the alternative services), you'll need to pay for a big data plan (or be on wifi all the time).

But don't get a Samsung if you care about basic usability. (IMO, obviously.)

jlear3 · Feb 13, 2013

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Is there any way to enable notification led while charging on stock? Haven't got a chance to root it yet.
Edit: never mind just realized it only works with screen off.

Sent from my stock nexus 4 loving every second!

unknownprotocols · Feb 13, 2013

updates

eep2378 said:
Speedy updates? Have you been following this 4.2.2 thing

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THIS made me laugh. you'd think the world was ending since maguro got an ota before mako.

haige · Feb 13, 2013

fenstre said:
I think I know what he meant, and he's right (though he didn't explain well). This phone maxes out at 16GB internal storage (about 13 is usable), with no SD card slot. To effectively use a medium or large collection of music or videos, you need to store it online. So you need to have internet access 24-hours, and if you want to use Google Music (or the alternative services), you'll need to pay for a big data plan (or be on wifi all the time).

Thanks for the info, though I am most certainly NOT going to store 13GB of musics and videos in my phone, I've my notebook for handling games n multimedia + external HDD for storage, why would I use my phone as a storage. Besides, I am using WiFi at home and I rarely even touch my packet data. Just promise me that the basics (Google Maps, Google Now, and Google *whatever*) are free and I will not complain

fenstre said:
But don't get a Samsung if you care about basic usability. (IMO, obviously.)

I definitely care for the basic usability. I, for one, don't enjoy experiencing lags be it web surfing or scrolling between windows...(currently using Samsung Galaxy Y)

So, I guess we have come to a conclusion then :fingers-crossed: Thanks guys for helping me out, really.

milhouse123 · Feb 13, 2013

E-Mail break down with the latest cm10.1 nightly by hotmail sync

since i flash the latest version of cm10.1 nightly on the Nexus 4 the e-mail programm break down. is this a bug or is it my fault?

cowst · Feb 13, 2013

very dumb question but cannot find the answer anywhere.
what's the difference between Nexus 4 Android Development and Nexus 4 Original Android Development?

DowntownJeffBrown · Feb 13, 2013

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cowst said:
very dumb question but cannot find the answer anywhere.
what's the difference between Nexus 4 Android Development and Nexus 4 Original Android Development?

From what I understand is in the Development section is stuff that very closely related to stock and original development is stuff that's not. Tell me if I'm wrong guys

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spaceman860 · Feb 13, 2013

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Original development is when its built from aosp and they make their own code regular development is when it's build off another source example cm or aokp

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azrash · Feb 13, 2013

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haige said:
Hi, I asked a phone vendor about the Nexus 4, he said that he wouldn't recommend me this phone. Why ?? because he said that this phone isn't suitable for personal use and is only for those who are 24 hours on the go and on the Net, above all he also mentioned that I need to pay extra money to unlock some Google Services (like, what the hell is Google Service, I haven't even heard it before). So....

1. Is he talking crap ? (about the "paying to unlock Google Service" thing) , or maybe it is because of regional difference ?? (I am from Malaysia, does that make a difference ?)

2. As far as I know, all smartphones are capable/made for going on the Net, hence isn't the "for those who are 24 hours on the go and on the Net“ issue also applicable to other high-end smartphones ?? I dont see why it should discourage me from buying the phone albeit me being a moderate phone user.

Thanks in advance.

Complete BS. I am a Malaysian too and I have been using it since the second day it was officially launched in Malaysia (close to one month now). Do check out the LYN Nexus 4 thread for available purchasing options if you are interested in getting one. You can use the SKMM rebate to save some money if you are eligible.

I have posted the link to the LYN thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1996342

[Official] Nexus 4 Malaysia Thread - Pricing, Availability, Updates and Rumours

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myv6mustang · Feb 13, 2013

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Hello...

Been using a note 2 sincw it came out. Going to sell and get the nexus. Selling because
Dont use stylus
Multiscreen overated
Eye detection doesnt work
Dmn thing is impossible to use one handed

I wanted to know ate there any issues with the nexus 4?

What I mean is are there problems like the prime had with gps. Or the nexus 7 had with screen separation. ..or this has with google wallet?

Thanks

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NorteX · Feb 13, 2013

Hey guise,

I ordered my N4 from the Brittish Google Play store and used Borderlinx to ship it to Sweden where I live. Everything worked out fine and i'm super happy with the device and how everything worked out.

I have one problem tho, after I ordered the phone using my Google account, I can now access (not use) every service that is available in England that should be block here in Sweden. The currency in Google play store is also shown in Pounds not Sek as I would like to.

I tried changing the location settings in my Google account from Swe to Eng and back to Swe, but to no avail.

Does anyone else have this problem, and/or do you know how to solve it?

Regards N

EDIT: I experience this on my Nexus 7 aswell, this was bought here in Sweden tho! I think the problem has to do with Google somehow and not the device itself.

estallings15 · Feb 14, 2013

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NorteX said:
Hey guise,

I ordered my N4 from the Brittish Google Play store and used Borderlinx to ship it to Sweden where I live. Everything worked out fine and i'm super happy with the device and how everything worked out.

I have one problem tho, after I ordered the phone using my Google account, I can now access (not use) every service that is available in England that should be block here in Sweden. The currency in Google play store is also shown in Pounds not Sek as I would like to.

I tried changing the location settings in my Google account from Swe to Eng and back to Swe, but to no avail.

Does anyone else have this problem, and/or do you know how to solve it?

Regards N

EDIT: I experience this on my Nexus 7 aswell, this was bought here in Sweden tho! I think the problem has to do with Google somehow and not the device itself.

Isn't that based off of the language/country you select when initially setting up the phone?

apkbalaji · Feb 14, 2013

Nexus 4 calling issue

I got nexus 4 phone today 02/13... experienced weird issue ,When I call someone, they person on the other end can hear me but i cant seem to hear anything. But if i were to put it on loudspeaker it works fine.

I talked to google tech support and they said it is a technical issue,they asked me to send the device for replacement.

did any one experience this issue?

dswagg2k10 · Feb 14, 2013

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dswagg2k10 said:
Ive been trying to tackle a few things on this here device. First, I read in another forum that I can use the power button to shutter camera, I would simply have to remove the 73-gapps-mako.sh file from /system/addon.d folder. Then after removing the file and reflashing the ROM it's back to the gallery of the rom... thing is... I cant. It says system file so I can make any changes to it.

2nd. Before I flashed to CM 10.1, I use to have the emoji keyboard option... no longer. How can I get that back?

3rd. Does anybody know if this even exist. I have a tripod and a camera... on my phone. Is there a case or something that can connect the two?

and last but very much not least. My previous phone was a sensation 4G, and while this phone pales in comparison to the Nexus, my reception seems a lil weird on this phone. In Nashville, TN coverage was amazing. In Atlanta, it did the job, but wasn't as great as it was in NashVegas. Thing is... with my Nexus(and ive called customer care and... ole girl just wasn't too bright. didn't really answer my question) but Ive notice that when im on the network(not wifi), it WILL NOT do any connection when it says 3G. It will do nothing until it goes to H or H+. This is both before and after I rooted and flashed my phone. This is really a doozy. Any help would be much appreciate. I will even make you a candy apple or a strawberry cake from scratch.

Please help

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