So my girlfriend is the one who bought the device.. and since google requires you to use some google account she used her own.. I'm going to be the one using the device though, is that credit tied to the account that bought the device?
Answered here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739315
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I want to buy the 16gb model but Google won't let me order online so I was thinking about buying it from a local retailer. Will I still get the $25 credit if I buy it from GameStop or Walmart?
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Yes.
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2670129
nazem said:
I want to buy the 16gb model but Google won't let me order online so I was thinking about buying it from a local retailer. Will I still get the $25 credit if I buy it from GameStop or Walmart?
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Yep, i bought mine at local Gamestop recently and upon adding your Gmail account when configuring it for first-time use, Google will add $25 to your G Play account.
In canada futureshop and bestbuy has this msg:
Includes $25 of credit to the Google Play store, for a limited time only!*
when I click on it ,it says:
For a limited time, buy the Google Nexus 7 and it comes included with a $25 credit to spend in the Play store, as well as some great free content like your own copy of Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
*Offer valid while supplies last. Play Store credit comes on pack. No rainchecks.
The part play store credit comes on pack. Hmm. I can purchase a nexus 7 at a local (not future shop/best buy) store right now, but it didn't have anything on the pack. Does anyone know if for Canada it needs this on the pack or will I be eligible for the 25 credit regardless?
Bought mine at Staples (10% employee discount, sweet!) and can confirm that I got the $25 credit. :good:
Yep. Got mine from JB HiFi and got the $25. I didn't expect it so it was a nice bonus
I am getting a replacement Nexus 7 as my first one was defective. If I use a different google account on the replacement does that mean I will get another $25/£15 to use
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I am getting a replacement Nexus 7 as my first one was defective. If I use a different google account on the replacement does that mean I will get another $25/£15 to use
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Yep.
So I can use both accounts (even if its not my primary account) to make purchases on a single device?
Superblaze said:
So I can use both accounts (even if its not my primary account) to make purchases on a single device?
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I've got a personal and a work account on my phone and can use either to purchase apps.
Just curious: are non-play store buyers also getting the $10 google wallet credit? If you don't know what I'm talking about, add a prepaid card in wallet and see what happens.
Hi,
Guys, i have a doubt regarding the google store credit. I bought 2 Nexus 7 ( a couple a weeks apart from each other) and link them both with my Google account. How come the second one doesnt give me the 20 euros store credit? Is there some small print im not aware about that prevents me to enjoy the second store credit? Am i doing something wrong in the registration process? Advice please...
sith1970 said:
Hi,
Guys, i have a doubt regarding the google store credit. I bought 2 Nexus 7 ( a couple a weeks apart from each other) and link them both with my Google account. How come the second one doesnt give me the 20 euros store credit? Is there some small print im not aware about that prevents me to enjoy the second store credit? Am i doing something wrong in the registration process? Advice please...
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i think it's 1 credit per account. i bought 2 and didn't get the second credit until i added another (unique) account.
quocamole said:
i think it's 1 credit per account. i bought 2 and didn't get the second credit until i added another (unique) account.
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And that second account was with a new credit card also? Thanks for the rapid answer.
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And that second account was with a new credit card also? Thanks for the rapid answer.
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it is, but i think all you need is another google account. the other account was my wife's that she set up years ago. haven't signed up for a google account recently so not sure/don' remember if they require a cc to open a new account.
Blighty my nexus in the.UK but took it straight to Sweden, now coming back to UK for 1st time since buying it and trying to activate the free $25 doesn't seem to be working- have tried removing my gmail account from device and re-applying but no joy. Should you get an email about the $ or do you just see it when you use Play?
My Google wallet seems active when I sign in?
You get the £15 when u first add a gmail account to it, (unless its stopped??????)
Try and buy a app and see if it gives you the option to pay by free credit, oh I had to put my card on the play store to get my credit..
Also free Google wallet credit is different from play store credit so which you actually talking about....
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E_Goldstein said:
You get the £15 when u first add a gmail account to it, (unless its stopped??????)
Try and buy a app and see if it gives you the option to pay by free credit, oh I had to put my card on the play store to get my credit..
Also free Google wallet credit is different from play store credit so which you actually talking about....
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Thanks, nope play gives no option apart from credit card
Re-re-applied my gmail account and worked! Thanks!
Hi all,
I read about the price hike 599 euro outside Google Play Store:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966783
My question:
If someone bought Nexus 4 from Google Play store, is the phone identity somewhat registered under the Google Account?
Like the IMEI number or any other identity that tight to the Google Account who purchased the phone.
Because, I plan to ask my friend who lives in one of the Google Play Store Country, to buy Nexus 4 for me.
And I don't want to have any problem in the future (software update) because it was not purchased by me.
Thanks
gogol said:
Hi all,
I read about the price hike 599 euro outside Google Play Store:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966783
My question:
If someone bought Nexus 4 from Google Play store, is the phone identity somewhat registered under the Google Account?
Like the IMEI number or any other identity that tight to the Google Account who purchased the phone.
Because, I plan to ask my friend who lives in one of the Google Play Store Country, to buy Nexus 4 for me.
And I don't want to have any problem in the future (software update) because it was not purchased by me.
Thanks
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Google Play Store policy says clearly that anyone who buys a device can gift it to another person. The only bound created is when you actually activate the device, I guss.
I live in Belgium and we don't have the full play store, only apps. But I managed to buy a Nexus 4 in November through a VPN with a credit card and an American adress of a service that will ship US items to Belgium or the Netherlands.
Before that I also bought stuff like magazines, movies, music through VPN, both from UK and US play store. Never had any problems! Just used my creditcard and a random UK or US adress when I wanted to buy something from the US/UK play Store. Haven't bought a whole lot though.
But since a few days ago now when I want to buy something from whatever store Belgium/UK/US my payment can not be authorized and the orders get cancelled.
When I go to Wallet and check the the transactions it now says:
Google has cancelled your order. You won't be charged.
Reason: Other (describe below)
Comments from Google: "We have cancelled your order because your account is on hold."
My account is on hold... Buying things from foreign play stores while not living there is illegal or fraude and now it seems my account is up for review I guess. Am I in trouble? Legally? Is there something google can do?
WoozyBE said:
I live in Belgium and we don't have the full play store, only apps. But I managed to buy a Nexus 4 in November through a VPN with a credit card and an American adress of a service that will ship US items to Belgium or the Netherlands.
Before that I also bought stuff like magazines, movies, music through VPN, both from UK and US play store. Never had any problems! Just used my creditcard and a random UK or US adress when I wanted to buy something from the US/UK play Store. Haven't bought a whole lot though.
But since a few days ago now when I want to buy something from whatever store Belgium/UK/US my payment can not be authorized and the orders get cancelled.
When I go to Wallet and check the the transactions it now says:
Google has cancelled your order. You won't be charged.
Reason: Other (describe below)
Comments from Google: "We have cancelled your order because your account is on hold."
My account is on hold... Buying things from foreign play stores while not living there is illegal or fraude and now it seems my account is up for review I guess. Am I in trouble? Legally? Is there something google can do?
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Are you sure its not your credit card account that is on hold? Imho youre not in trouble with google, they cancelled your order. It never was charged.
clockcycle said:
Are you sure its not your credit card account that is on hold? Imho youre not in trouble with google, they cancelled your order. It never was charged.
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They were charged and cancelled right after. My card works and is active.
Uh oh, just had this happen to me too. Same circumstance, VPN to access US play store outside US. Was even able to buy bumper from the play store. Today, tried buying swift key and got cancelled. Twice. Haven't gotten refunds yet.
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Others had mentioned the same thing when trying to buy their phone when the credit card address did not match up to the shipping address. IIRC, one person fixed the issue quickly by changing their credit card address through that credit card company to their desired shipping address and the order went through.
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gotzaDroid said:
Others had mentioned the same thing when trying to buy their phone when the credit card address did not match up to the shipping address. IIRC, one person fixed the issue quickly by changing their credit card address through that credit card company to their desired shipping address and the order went through.
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Yeah, heard this as well, although for my case, both shipping and billing address are the same. I also previously received error messages, but those said payment declined, which I would assume is what would happen if the addresses don't match. But now, it says my account is on hold. I've even read people being asked to verify their accounts with passport and drivers licenses but I have not received any similar notification.
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Just make a new account? I'm from Israel and I bought 2 Nexus 4 from US play store by simply making new google account with my own credit card and account details of a friend in the US which also received the items.
kishke said:
Just make a new account? I'm from Israel and I bought 2 Nexus 4 from US play store by simply making new google account with my own credit card and account details of a friend in the US which also received the items.
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I think making a new account is out of the question as many would have already spent quite a bit of money on apps and other stuff on their current accounts.
Anyway, I'm also in the same boat here. Problem started early February for me. Last night, somehow I could actually purchase the Google play credit (where previously I couldn't), but somehow even with that, I could not buy any apps!