About to purchase the Nexus 4...

gmphmac · 07-05-2013, 23:49

But have one or two questions.

Firstly, do you have to play all your music in soundcloud? I'd rather have most of my music library on the phone itself.

Secondly (and sorry for what might be a stupid question here), I understand the Nexus 4 is unlocked, so I can just take out my O2 3GS sim card and pop it straight into the new phone?

Padre · 07-05-2013, 23:57

Answer to your first question, is no you do not have to use the cloud for your music. You can store part or all of your music on the phone, the choice is yours.

If you are buying the Nexus 4 direct from Google, then yes it is unlocked and can be used on any network. The problem you may face is that your sim may be to big to fit in the Nexus. You may need to get O2 to send you a replacement sim.

flynn · 07-05-2013, 23:57

1. Up to you how you store your music - put it on the phone, have it in Google Play Music and stream it, or stream it from elsewhere. Not sure where you got SoundCloud from in connection with the Nexus though?

2. N4 uses a micro SIM, so if your current phone uses a standard one then you'll either need to cut it down (what I did, piece of cake) or get O2 to replace your current one with a micro.

whoever,hey · 08-05-2013, 00:02

What is soundcloud?

gmphmac · 08-05-2013, 00:03

Thanks, very helpful. I've had a look online and it would appear that the 3GS uses the standard sized sim cards, so I'll look into that.

I'm pretty excited about owning my first Android phone

*edit* I'm not sure where I got "SoundCloud" from, so ignore that.

November_Rain · 08-05-2013, 00:10

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Scotty2012 · 08-05-2013, 00:12

You've made a good choice.

gmphmac · 08-05-2013, 00:19

Thanks

I shall order it tomorrow (or today rather).

paulyoung666 · 08-05-2013, 00:36

Well worth the small amount of money they are asking for them , and excellent service from Google as well , mine was delivered the day after I ordered it , I have had one small problem and a replacement was sent out the day after I contacted them , wouldn't hesitate to buy another

Scotty2012 · 08-05-2013, 00:53

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Originally Posted by gmphmac

Thanks

I shall order it tomorrow (or today rather).

Let us know what you think of it.

Lidtop2013 · 08-05-2013, 07:16

Definitely need a smaller sim, my advice get one from O2, should be free if your an existing customer

victor mel · 08-05-2013, 10:01

Will there be a white Nexus 4, if so when will it be available?

flagpole · 08-05-2013, 10:15

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Originally Posted by victor mel

Will there be a white Nexus 4, if so when will it be available?

don't know. but you can expet most things to be clearer after google I/O

Trsvis_Bickle · 08-05-2013, 18:47

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Originally Posted by Scotty2012

Let us know what you think of it.

Yes, please do. I've become a hopeless fanboy of the Nexus 4 since getting mine so would appreciate a fresh perspective.

slick1two · 08-05-2013, 19:33

Good choice, the N4 is a great phone for the price you are paying.

finbaar · 09-05-2013, 12:25

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Originally Posted by slick1two

Good choice, the N4 is a great phone for the price you are paying.

No it's not. It is a great phone.

slick1two · 09-05-2013, 12:31

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Originally Posted by finbaar

No it's not. It is a great phone.

Which is what I said. You are paying a price for the hardware you buy and what you get for what you are paying, makes it a great purchase,

You got some issues with comprehension or what??

chenks · 09-05-2013, 13:05

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Originally Posted by slick1two

Which is what I said. You are paying a price for the hardware you buy and what you get for what you are paying, makes it a great purchase,

You got some issues with comprehension or what??

i think the point he was making was is that it's a great phone regardless of the price.

flagpole · 09-05-2013, 13:07

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Originally Posted by slick1two

Which is what I said. You are paying a price for the hardware you buy and what you get for what you are paying, makes it a great purchase,

You got some issues with comprehension or what??

I don't think anyone has a problem with comprehension.

it's very clear what you meant - 'Good choice, the N4 is a great phone for the price you are paying.' - you meant it was a great phone for the price.

finbaar was removing the caveat of - 'for the price you are paying.' - and saying it is a great phone full stop.

whether or not you got that or failed to comprehend it i don't know. but there is no need for the personal insults. it is not acceptable on this board.

slick1two · 09-05-2013, 13:12

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Originally Posted by chenks

i think the point he was making was is that it's a great phone regardless of the price.

It's a great phone for the price! ffs! whats wrong with that?! You could pay £200 more and buy an Iphone which isn't that great for the money you are paying.

So my point is, you couldn't get better for the same money.

So it's hardly wrong what i said now is it?

chenks · 09-05-2013, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick1two

It's a great phone for the price! ffs! whats wrong with that?! You could pay £200 more and buy an Iphone which isn't that great for the money you are paying.

So my point is, you couldn't get better for the same money.

So it's hardly wrong what i said now is it?

no-one is arguing with you..... simply saying it's a great phone FULL STOP. the price is secondary to the fact that it's a great phone.

tdenson · 09-05-2013, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick1two

It's a great phone for the price! ffs! whats wrong with that?! You could pay £200 more and buy an Iphone which isn't that great for the money you are paying.

So my point is, you couldn't get better for the same money.

So it's hardly wrong what i said now is it?

I have to agree with the others. Qualifying it with the price is damning it with faint praise. Having owned an N4 I would say it is a great phone at any price.

slick1two · 09-05-2013, 13:21

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Originally Posted by chenks

no-one is arguing with you..... simply saying it's a great phone FULL STOP. the price is secondary to the fact that it's a great phone.

No it isn't because price is a factor, unless you are filthy rich, if you cant afford something, then you dont buy its as simple as that.

So for what you are paying for a N4, it's the best choice around. Calling something great fullstop, well, that's a matter of preference, because we all have different requirements. The N4 camera for example is not the best, i like to take pics and record video, for me, it is not GREAT fullstop, but I can't argue, that for the money it is a great phone.

flagpole · 09-05-2013, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick1two

No it isn't because price is a factor, unless you are filthy rich, if you cant afford something, then you dont buy its as simple as that.

So for what you are paying for a N4, it's the best choice around. Calling something great fullstop, well, that's a matter of preference, because we all have different requirements. The N4 camera for example is not the best, i like to take pics and record video, for me, it is not GREAT fullstop, but I can't argue, that for the money it is a great phone.

we can all see the point you are making. we just think you are wrong. and rude.

slick1two · 09-05-2013, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

we can all see the point you are making. we just think you are wrong. and rude.

Well, I think you are wrong, so we'll have to agree to disagree then.

07-05-2013, 23:49	#1
gmphmac Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Posts: 2,082	About to purchase the Nexus 4... But have one or two questions. Firstly, do you have to play all your music in soundcloud? I'd rather have most of my music library on the phone itself. Secondly (and sorry for what might be a stupid question here), I understand the Nexus 4 is unlocked, so I can just take out my O2 3GS sim card and pop it straight into the new phone?

07-05-2013, 23:57	#2
Padre Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,480	Answer to your first question, is no you do not have to use the cloud for your music. You can store part or all of your music on the phone, the choice is yours. If you are buying the Nexus 4 direct from Google, then yes it is unlocked and can be used on any network. The problem you may face is that your sim may be to big to fit in the Nexus. You may need to get O2 to send you a replacement sim.

07-05-2013, 23:57	#3
flynn Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 900	1. Up to you how you store your music - put it on the phone, have it in Google Play Music and stream it, or stream it from elsewhere. Not sure where you got SoundCloud from in connection with the Nexus though? 2. N4 uses a micro SIM, so if your current phone uses a standard one then you'll either need to cut it down (what I did, piece of cake) or get O2 to replace your current one with a micro.

08-05-2013, 00:02	#4
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	What is soundcloud?

08-05-2013, 00:03	#5
gmphmac Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Posts: 2,082	Thanks, very helpful. I've had a look online and it would appear that the 3GS uses the standard sized sim cards, so I'll look into that. I'm pretty excited about owning my first Android phone edit I'm not sure where I got "SoundCloud" from, so ignore that.

08-05-2013, 00:10	#6
November_Rain Guest Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,506	Deleted.

08-05-2013, 00:12	#7
Scotty2012 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 948	You've made a good choice.

08-05-2013, 00:19	#8
gmphmac Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Posts: 2,082	Thanks I shall order it tomorrow (or today rather).

08-05-2013, 00:36	#9
paulyoung666 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,151	Well worth the small amount of money they are asking for them , and excellent service from Google as well , mine was delivered the day after I ordered it , I have had one small problem and a replacement was sent out the day after I contacted them , wouldn't hesitate to buy another

08-05-2013, 00:53	#10
Scotty2012 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 948	Quote: Originally Posted by gmphmac Thanks I shall order it tomorrow (or today rather). Let us know what you think of it.

08-05-2013, 07:16	#11
Lidtop2013 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2,450	Definitely need a smaller sim, my advice get one from O2, should be free if your an existing customer

08-05-2013, 10:01	#12
victor mel Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kent Posts: 2,855	Will there be a white Nexus 4, if so when will it be available?

08-05-2013, 10:15	#13
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by victor mel Will there be a white Nexus 4, if so when will it be available? don't know. but you can expet most things to be clearer after google I/O

08-05-2013, 18:47	#14
Trsvis_Bickle Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,940	Quote: Originally Posted by Scotty2012 Let us know what you think of it. Yes, please do. I've become a hopeless fanboy of the Nexus 4 since getting mine so would appreciate a fresh perspective.

08-05-2013, 19:33	#15
slick1two Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,796	Good choice, the N4 is a great phone for the price you are paying.

09-05-2013, 12:25	#16
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Quote: Originally Posted by slick1two Good choice, the N4 is a great phone for the price you are paying. No it's not. It is a great phone.

09-05-2013, 12:31	#17
slick1two Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,796	Quote: Originally Posted by finbaar No it's not. It is a great phone. Which is what I said. You are paying a price for the hardware you buy and what you get for what you are paying, makes it a great purchase, You got some issues with comprehension or what??

09-05-2013, 13:05	#18
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by slick1two Which is what I said. You are paying a price for the hardware you buy and what you get for what you are paying, makes it a great purchase, You got some issues with comprehension or what?? i think the point he was making was is that it's a great phone regardless of the price.

09-05-2013, 13:07	#19
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by slick1two Which is what I said. You are paying a price for the hardware you buy and what you get for what you are paying, makes it a great purchase, You got some issues with comprehension or what?? I don't think anyone has a problem with comprehension. it's very clear what you meant - 'Good choice, the N4 is a great phone for the price you are paying.' - you meant it was a great phone for the price. finbaar was removing the caveat of - 'for the price you are paying.' - and saying it is a great phone full stop. whether or not you got that or failed to comprehend it i don't know. but there is no need for the personal insults. it is not acceptable on this board.

09-05-2013, 13:12	#20
slick1two Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,796	Quote: Originally Posted by chenks i think the point he was making was is that it's a great phone regardless of the price. It's a great phone for the price! ffs! whats wrong with that?! You could pay £200 more and buy an Iphone which isn't that great for the money you are paying. So my point is, you couldn't get better for the same money. So it's hardly wrong what i said now is it?

09-05-2013, 13:16	#21
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by slick1two It's a great phone for the price! ffs! whats wrong with that?! You could pay £200 more and buy an Iphone which isn't that great for the money you are paying. So my point is, you couldn't get better for the same money. So it's hardly wrong what i said now is it? no-one is arguing with you..... simply saying it's a great phone FULL STOP. the price is secondary to the fact that it's a great phone.

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09-05-2013, 13:20	#22
tdenson Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,214	Quote: Originally Posted by slick1two It's a great phone for the price! ffs! whats wrong with that?! You could pay £200 more and buy an Iphone which isn't that great for the money you are paying. So my point is, you couldn't get better for the same money. So it's hardly wrong what i said now is it? I have to agree with the others. Qualifying it with the price is damning it with faint praise. Having owned an N4 I would say it is a great phone at any price.

09-05-2013, 13:21	#23
slick1two Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,796	Quote: Originally Posted by chenks no-one is arguing with you..... simply saying it's a great phone FULL STOP. the price is secondary to the fact that it's a great phone. No it isn't because price is a factor, unless you are filthy rich, if you cant afford something, then you dont buy its as simple as that. So for what you are paying for a N4, it's the best choice around. Calling something great fullstop, well, that's a matter of preference, because we all have different requirements. The N4 camera for example is not the best, i like to take pics and record video, for me, it is not GREAT fullstop, but I can't argue, that for the money it is a great phone.

09-05-2013, 13:54	#24
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by slick1two No it isn't because price is a factor, unless you are filthy rich, if you cant afford something, then you dont buy its as simple as that. So for what you are paying for a N4, it's the best choice around. Calling something great fullstop, well, that's a matter of preference, because we all have different requirements. The N4 camera for example is not the best, i like to take pics and record video, for me, it is not GREAT fullstop, but I can't argue, that for the money it is a great phone. we can all see the point you are making. we just think you are wrong. and rude.

09-05-2013, 13:57	#25
slick1two Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,796	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole we can all see the point you are making. we just think you are wrong. and rude. Well, I think you are wrong, so we'll have to agree to disagree then.