Hi quick question,
I just managed to sell my htc hd2 for £390 so am about to order my nexus one! (im in the UK) other UK buyers can you tell me how much its all coming to roughly, i understand its about £340 on the credit card from google then probably about another £60 from DHL once they invoice you?
Also I heard that if we're importing a nexus to uk rather than waiting another month or so to get uk version sim free (i guess from google.co.uk?) that the updates/rom etc will be the US versions and we may not get certain benefits/updates/default functionality etc that a UK/european bought nexus will get - what these are I don't know thou!anyone know?
What i was mainly concerned with was that I did hear this may effect gps/maps and sat nav for uk users and that we may not be able to use turn by turn in uk? This may not be true, its just something i remmber reading on another forum?
any thoughts would be appreciated
cheers
Well I believe the UK Nexus will have multi-touch.
I have my Nexus already running Google Nav as it works as per the old method for Hero/Dream.
It depends if you're planning on rooting it or not, if you are then you'll be putting a custom ROM on anyway, which will probably have multi-touch..etc (Cyan is already working on it).
Also the UK will more than likely have a T-mobile brading...etc.
Your Choice.
I have had my DHL bill as yet but it was a tad shy of £355 I think (depends on the exchange rate at the time).
yeah i think by all sounds rooting seems to be the way to go once peeps have had time to iron it out. havent had android phone before but like all i hear, i had the htc hd2 for about 4 hours before i was convinced winmo was a pile of ****! i think i may take the plunge and go for it -my GF keeps saying why dont i just get an Iphone! i think i need this phone to show her why!
If the euro Nexus does have multitouch there's nothing to stop Google updating those US phones sold to UK users - the hardware will be identical.
How do I test multi touch as I thought Eclair supports it out the box? I tried multi touch paint from market and it seems to work fine.
Use Dolphin Browser, this supports multitouch.
We KNOW the phones support it, its just Google couldn't release to US handsets for some reason to do with Apple and copyright??? not entirely sure.
The UK Nexus One ordered from google.com/phone (currently the only place to order the device) does not have multi touch support in the preinstalled apps. The device itself has support, the built in apps do not (ie the built in Gallery app does not zoom when you pinch) That's why installing multitouch supported apps from the Market work.
You will need to install a custom version of Maps for Google Maps Navigation to work outside the US. Keep in mind there are some limitations. Search for the thread in the Dream Android Development forum to read how to install and what the limitations are.
yamanote said:
The UK Nexus One ordered from google.com/phone (currently the only place to order the device) does not have multi touch support in the preinstalled apps. The device itself has support, the built in apps do not (ie the built in Gallery app does not zoom when you pinch) That's why installing multitouch supported apps from the Market work.
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Exactly what I thought. I prefer the double tap
There is, afaik, no "UK Nexus" and "US Nexus".
They're the same.
If the preinstalled apps in the version sold to US citizens don't have multitouch, the ones sold to Brits won't either.
Same hardware and software, only if you're having it sent to UK, you get the option of getting an adapter for you charger separately.
It's explained on the official support page, which I'm not allowed to link to.
Be very careful about importing any phone into different regions. All kinds of problems can result, including NOT GETTING 3G COVERAGE! If things don't work for you, can you return the phone without trouble? That's a lot of money to spend on a phone that has problems!
John Cipolletti said:
Be very careful about importing any phone into different regions. All kinds of problems can result, including NOT GETTING 3G COVERAGE! If things don't work for you, can you return the phone without trouble? That's a lot of money to spend on a phone that has problems!
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The Neuxs One is a phone made for the whole world, so importing it will not result in problems with coverage as it supports the mostly used 3g bands around the world.
Also noone is importing the Nexus One to the UK since Google is specifically targetting UK residents and must of course provide customer service to them.
As for other countries which google is not really selling the phone to I don't know, but I assume that the warranty is world wide and you should not have trouble returning it.
fryarch said:
Hi quick question,
Also I heard that if we're importing a nexus to uk rather than waiting another month or so to get uk version sim free (i guess from google.co.uk?) that the updates/rom etc will be the US versions and we may not get certain benefits/updates/default functionality etc that a UK/european bought nexus will get - what these are I don't know thou!anyone know?
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I got mine from Google in the US and it;s a UK edition. How do i know? The Amazon app is Amazon UK and navigation doesn't work.
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ScaredyCat said:
I got mine from Google in the US and it;s a UK edition. How do i know? The Amazon app is Amazon UK and navigation doesn't work.
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It does obvious detect the network of the sim inserted, time and location of where you are automatically. Therefore updating the system and apps accordingly.
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It does obvious detect the network of the sim inserted, time and location of where you are automatically. Therefore updating the system and apps accordingly.
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Really? How did it update these apps exactly? I had no 3g/edge/gprs or wifi when I set up. Are you suggesting that OTB there are multiple app versions? Are you saying that if you happend to be in the US and used a UK sim you'd get UK apps? I doubt that very very much, particularly as a SIM is not even required to setup.
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Let me break it down for you.
The phone has a inbuilt GPS. When you turn your phone on the very first time regardless of your sim being inserted or not. The phone will set itself up accordingly to where you are. During the first start up the phone takes longer if you didnt notice.
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Let me break it down for you.
The phone has a inbuilt GPS. When you turn your phone on the very first time regardless of your sim being inserted or not. The phone will set itself up accordingly to where you are. During the first start up the phone takes longer if you didnt notice.
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LOL I seriously doubt that happens either. If it did it would have taken a week for mine to start up. I work in what is essentially a giant Faraday cage. I just can't get a GPS signal inside.
So rather than you just making stuff up, can we stick to the facts?
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LOL I seriously doubt that happens either. If it did it would have taken a week for mine to start up. I work in what is essentially a giant Faraday cage. I just can't get a GPS signal inside.
So rather than you just making stuff up, can we stick to the facts?
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ok you should stick to your idea of google having 4 boxes of nexus ones. they have one for US, UK, Singapore and HK.
They shipped you a UK one since your navigation doesnt work and it had amazon UK installed
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ok you should stick to your idea of google having 4 boxes of nexus ones. they have one for US, UK, Singapore and HK.
They shipped you a UK one since your navigation doesnt work and it had amazon UK installed
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I'm also guessing that it didn;t to the laser etching as i signed in to gmail.
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I take it there's still no confirmation as to whether it will be available sim-free from an EU webstore when it is offered on Vodafone? In fact, unless things change, when it is subsidised by VF, it may be a case of signing up to a vodafone contract on google.com and still importing the handset. If there is some sort of google.co.uk offering, then presumably the price will reflect the VAT element.
i got one from ebay 470 free shipping..
Works fine so far, how do i get the maps working? whats the old hero method? Ive never had an hero lol
Hi guys,
I bought Nexus One while on a trip to US and I'm extremely happy with the phone so far.
Two nits are that I cannot access any paid apps. I was using dev G1 before so I actually never saw paid apps on my phone, but now I with N1 I was hoping I'll be able to buy them.
Is it because my SIM card is not in US? Or what? How can I turn it on?
Related question is about navigation system. I know it's turned off by default outside of US, but I also know people turned it on. I assume I need some app for it (NaviLink?), that I have to buy (see point 1) so I need paid apps first, and then some file. Is that all I need? Am I right that this will give me car navigation capability?
thnx
Hello,
As title says, How can I buy paid apps off WP7 marketplace (Zune) with my credit card .
I already activated my WP7 and edited the registry, I could buy free apps as well . But when I try to add my Credit Card it says error without a code. I even tried virtual visa issued from within the U.S it hadn't worked either.
Any help ?
WP7 is really new on the HD2 and its possible to download free apps thats cool, but don't spend money on things for WP7 unless you don't know what future development brings. Be patient for a month or two and see what the development scene brings. That's my advice.
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WP7 is really new on the HD2 and its possible to download free apps thats cool, but don't spend money on things for WP7 unless you don't know what future development brings. Be patient for a month or two and see what the development scene brings. That's my advice.
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Thank you ..
But the apps & games I want to buy doesn't even exceed the value of $10, So it doesn't matter. But thank you
kawazaki said:
Thank you ..
But the apps & games I want to buy doesn't even exceed the value of $10, So it doesn't matter. But thank you
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The card must be issued by an American Bank and for an US address. Otherwise it will not pass the check.
homer.web said:
The card must be issued by an American Bank and for an US address. Otherwise it will not pass the check.
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I have an Irish Visa card with an address in Ireland and it works fine so thats not true.
Have you tried to change your phones region settings to US? Have you tried to change your region settings on Zune and purchase the app on Zune, then download it on your phone? Worth a shot.
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I have an Irish Visa card with an address in Ireland and it works fine so thats not true.
Have you tried to change your phones region settings to US? Have you tried to change your region settings on Zune and purchase the app on Zune, then download it on your phone? Worth a shot.
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Everything in my Account is set to U.S (My Live ID, My Zune Location, My Phone's Region, My Credit Card Address) I tried both, but I can't even register a credit card it just keeps saying error without giving me a code or anything . I tried My Saudi Visa as well as an Italian Visa .. It says error on both : )
Well, Recently my carrier announced WP7 (HD7) so I hope we have a legit market soon, and I be able to use my cc
mickfarr said:
I have an Irish Visa card with an address in Ireland and it works fine so thats not true.
Have you tried to change your phones region settings to US? Have you tried to change your region settings on Zune and purchase the app on Zune, then download it on your phone? Worth a shot.
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It's true. The reason why it takes your card is, that the marketplace in Ireland is already available, so it accepts Irish cards.
To see what and where is available look here:
http://www.wpcentral.com/wp7-missing-features-around-world
I've used many free apps on my EVO but I've never purchased an Android app. What I'm wondering is... If I buy an app for my Nexus, can I use it on my Evo also or do I need to pay for it a second time? Are paid apps somehow tied to the serial number of a specific device?
You can use your apps on any android device registered to the same play account.
Thanks!
How to use Android Pay in MoTo G5 Plus, it's option is in settings and I turned it on, but there isn't any other app that way I would set up my card, Please anyone give detailed tutorial about it.
Thanks In Advance
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I believe android pay requires NFC. This phone doesn't have NFC.
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EU version has NFC, but does not have compass.
Android pay works fine on non USA versions.
washoq said:
EU version has NFC, but does not have compass.
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So does Indian variant XT1686
Indian Version XT1686 has NFC
For the variants that do have NFC, here's what you gotta do.
Go to Settings, More and enable NFC, go back and you'll see that a new option has been added in Settings called "Tap & Pay" and there you have it. Android Pay, ready to use.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/indevice_detail/a_id/118090/p/30,6720,10165
But how do I configure Android Pay then? Like add a credit card info.
Is android pay available to your country? In Greece it is not, thus I cannot fully utilize the nfc for card payments.
Jimisballjohn said:
Is android pay available to your country? In Greece it is not, thus I cannot fully utilize the nfc for card payments.
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Turns out that it's not available in Sweden yet either. I'm trying to figure out if there is any other available provider.
I guess that you can install it by downloading the apk outside play store, but I feel a little weird having to submit my card info to an app which is not authorised by play store.
For me, my banking app notified me of Google Pay being available after an update. I tapped I wanted to try it out, and it automatically added my credit card info to the Google Pay app. It works amazingly well, and is compatible with all visa pay wave terminals. You can also use NFC to scan the card and easily add it to Google Pay, of course if it's available in your country.
Also I don't think it's as simple as sideloading the app, as it also spoofs your credit card number when you use it for payments, seems it's not as simple as emulating pay wave via nfc - it's your bank that needs to support Google Pay (have some kind of a deal or contract with Google).