Google Nexus 6 on T-Mobile

Re: WiFi Calling on T-Mobile

This has been shared before. But I think the real question is will TMo Wifi calling update come to those who order the N6 via Playstore and not from Tmo stores. I don't think anyone has an answer yet.

T-Mobile phones will get direct OTA updates from Google, so if the cited update is at an incremental level to the 5.0 OS, they'll be fine. If it's a specific update from T-Mobile, T-Mobile has the capacity to provision based on IMEI's associated with their billing systems, so the only reason one purchased from the Play store and active on a T-Mobile number would not receive it would be if T-Mobile specifically chose to exclude them. I doubt that would be the case, as there is no upside to that practice for them (unlike companies like Verizon for whom whitelisting encourages purchase of devices (and hence contract extensions)).

I'm not trying to 'confirm' that it absolutely will work; rather, just to point out that there appears to be neither a technological roadblock nor a business incentive that would encourage against it.
 
Re: WiFi Calling on T-Mobile

This has been shared before. But I think the real question is will TMo Wifi calling update come to those who order the N6 via Playstore and not from Tmo stores. I don't think anyone has an answer yet.
I think it will work. Supposedly, Lollipop has some sort of function that allows the phone to download special carrier branded apps from the Google Play Store based on the SIM that's inserted into the device. I would imagine the Wi-Fi calling functions will be rolled into a downloadable App for T-Mobile users that will be downloaded, when it's ready, from the Play Store. The App will probably do all the work needed to enable Wi-Fi calling on the phone the first time it's ran.

That's just my guess anyway...
 
Re: T-Mobile confirm 12th of November launch today...@AskDes

Yes we will. The price of the phone is higher without service though. Typically they tell you they can't to save it for customers cause reps make nothing on selling you a device.

My guess would be $749 without service, $649 with service via full price or EIP.
Your location may play by the rules, but hundreds do not, with managers telling employees to straight up refuse sales to non-customers.
 
Re: WiFi Calling on T-Mobile

Hangouts Dialer with the $30 plan sounded like a dream. And I started giving out my GV number as primary.
Then I got a brand new car, my first with bluetooth support... and only works with the default dialer.

Was a huge buzzkill, and now I'm back to my standard number and unlimited minutes.
 
Re: WiFi Calling on T-Mobile

That doesn't really bother me, I'm not that attached to people and have always used the option of voicemail notifications via text.

I'm almost never without data, whether Wi-Fi or mobile, but if I don't have data and a call came in that was important, a voicemail notification via text (which doesn't need data) would let me know (provided they left a voicemail. And, if a call was important, they should leave a voicemail...)

At that point, I could either find data to listen to the voicemail OR I could call my Google Voice number manually with my phone to check the voicemail or make a call using the menu presented to me when dialing my Google Voice number. Really not a big issue.

Ah okay. So yeah for you that works but that won't work for everyone so .. the "you should" part is subjective :). I personally would rather my phone ring when I have a cell signal .. not a data signal. The main reason is because T-Mobile is great in towns but in between it can be dead for data.. And if I was driving and something happened I would like to receive the call.
 
Re: T-Mobile confirm 12th of November launch today...@AskDes

When I went into the store down the street from me, they said they have non service pricing and that was 50 dollars on top of the full retail price, so since they are only selling the 32gb blue in store, 649 plus 50 is 700. They also suggested buying a 30 day prepaid plan to at least give me an account with them to ensure support on the device even though I would not be continuing to pay on the prepaid plan. So if something happens down the road like an os bug or something that requires a replacement, having at least had a temporary account with them would guarantee me support from their tech support people.
 
Re: T-Mobile confirm 12th of November launch today...@AskDes

My guess would be $749 without service, $649 with service via full price or EIP.
Your location may play by the rules, but hundreds do not, with managers telling employees to straight up refuse sales to non-customers.

That's kind of what happened to me when I got my Note 4 from T-Mobile (already returned, though). I went in on launch day to just buy the phone out and go on a prepaid contract, but they said "Not on launch". I had to sign up for their Jump! instead to get the device.

Really stupid.
 
Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

just want to ask you guys..
1.Even I am AT&T customer..Can I go to T-Mobile store next Wednesday and buy the nexus 6? (I pay full price)
2. Is the phone already unlocked and ready to work with any sim?

Thanks again..
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

just want to ask you guys..
1.Even I am AT&T customer..Can I go to T-Mobile store next Wednesday and buy the nexus 6? (I pay full price)
2. Is the phone already unlocked and ready to work with any sim?

Thanks again..

T-Mobile said yes it's an unlocked version just like the play store! My local T-Mobile store said they are charging $100 extra to buy without service on their network....
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

And they sent this out yesterday!
@CrystenK @TMobile I have no news of "Delays" - looks like we will be lighter on inventory than I would have hoped. Full details next week
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

T-Mobile said yes it's an unlocked version just like the play store! My local T-Mobile store said they are charging $100 extra to buy without service on their network....

$100 wow...maybe I should wait for AT&T...thanks for the answer..
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

$100 wow...maybe I should wait for AT&T...thanks for the answer..

Well take that with a grain of salt.... I've heard other people on here claim they can waive it.... Just depends on the manager of your local store and the demand on the phone... With T-Mobile's twitter people saying supply is going to be more limited than they had hoped they may not let you sneak one out for $649.... Another page I saw said AT&T was going to start taking preorders on 11/12 and shipping 11/21....

Good luck either way my friend....
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

I just hope TMo takes care of their existing customers before selling their phones to people who are using other carriers. Being an existing customer should have some advantages, especially with a hot phone.

TMo gave priority to JUMP customers when the Note 4 was released, I hope they do something similar with the Nexus 6, especially the 64gb version.
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

I hope so. I'm utilizing my jump to get this phone.

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Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

$100 wow...maybe I should wait for AT&T...thanks for the answer..

There's a good possibility it might have a higher price than all the other carriers like they did with the note 4.

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Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

Wished they would carry the white version. Hard to make a change once your mind is made up.

via Nexus 5/Pixel CB
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

From @askdes

Massive #Nexus6 interest @TMobile on 11/12! Check your local store for the latest availability info. I’ll also post here as we get more in!
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

T-Mobile said yes it's an unlocked version just like the play store! My local T-Mobile store said they are charging $100 extra to buy without service on their network....

If they do that I will return it as soon as I get an order from the play store and they loose hundreds of dollars having to sell it as a refurb. Who laughs last...
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

If they do that I will return it as soon as I get an order from the play store and they loose hundreds of dollars having to sell it as a refurb. Who laughs last...

You'll have to turn it fast and still eat $50 to basically "Rent" the device for 14 days..... Plus you are going to pay an extra $15 - 20 in shipping from the play store and have to take at least an hour out of your day to go return it...........


within 14 days of the purchase date of the original device

the restocking fee is $50 for “smart phone” devices

http://www.t-mobile.com/templates/popup.aspx?passet=ftr_ftr_returnpolicy
 
Re: Question about buying nexus 6 on T-Mobile store..

Only a couple days left until I go to T-mobile. Still no word from Sprint.....typical.
 

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