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Unlocked Athena (7501) Sold

Acution Closed. Thanks everyone for your interest.
I bought it new, unlocked from Amazon.co.jp about 6 months ago.
It's an awesome machine in perfect working order. I wanted to give the people on here first grabs at it before I put it on ebay. I will give extra consideration to ROM cookers / software developers who need a second test device.
It is a X7501, and started out life with a Japanese 6.0 ROM. It now has Michy's 4.1 on it.
The keyboard does have some Japanese symbols printed on it, but the hardware beneath is the same as the English variety keyboard.
The hard black plastic on top is scuffed a little, but nothing noticeable. And there are two small dings in the back near the battery door.
The screen has had a screen protector from day-one, and the screen protector itself is still in pretty good shape.
I will throw in my LG Style-i as well for free!
Make me an offer!
Post any questions you have about it, and I will answer them.

Some Pictures
Sorry, here are some pics of the device.

too bad you are in japan it will be a lot to ship it.

josefcrist said:
too bad you are in japan it will be a lot to ship it.
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Nah, I wouldn't think it would be all that much. Japan is a long way from most places, but the mail rates are reasonable - especially to the states. Anyway, the buyer won't really have to worry about that.

I bid 400
I bid 400 shipped to Houston Texas!

Do you still have this? Do you know roughly how much it would cost to ship to UK?

thetruth1983 said:
I bid 400 shipped to Houston Texas!
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You are top (and only!) bid right now. What happened to your other Athena? From your post history, you seem to have had one.
I have PMed you.
woolich21 said:
Do you still have this? Do you know roughly how much it would cost to ship to UK?
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Don't worry about the shipping. Just tell me how much you want to spend shipping included and I'll do the math.

You have a pm sir.

Cheeze[iT] said:
You have a pm sir.
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New bid of US$450.

Auction closed. Thanks everyone for your interest. Best of luck with your Athenas in the future.

[Q] epic avaailable tomorrow at the shack???

my friend just texted me that RS called him today to tell him the epic arrived at the store today and would be ready for p/u tomorrow! this dude is normally a jokester but he swears he's not lying THIS TIME! what do u guys think? is this possible???

2kidz said:
my friend just texted me that RS called him today to tell him the epic arrived at the store today and would be ready for p/u tomorrow! this dude is normally a jokester but he swears he's not lying THIS TIME! what do u guys think? is this possible???
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Nope
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Someone on androidforums said they got their call too and tried to get it today but the system wouldn't ring it up. Even if you wanted it super super bad, there's no way for it to be sold to you at this point.

ben7337 said:
Someone on androidforums said they got their call too and tried to get it today but the system wouldn't ring it up. Even if you wanted it super super bad, there's no way for it to be sold to you at this point.
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Awwwww...... That sucks. I would be heart broken standing there at the register so close to my Epic.

koolhand79 said:
Awwwww...... That sucks. I would be heart broken standing there at the register so close to my Epic.
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Yeah, getting to hold it, toy with it, fill out all the forms and essentially have it set to go, but unable to ring up and actually do the transaction. It would be depressing. It's a shame too, cuz if they were somehow magically selling the phone tomorrow, I would gladly go to a radioshack and try to pick one up. Them selling it today or tomorrow would be the only way I am buying this phone in the next 2-3 weeks.

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Yeah, getting to hold it, toy with it, fill out all the forms and essentially have it set to go, but unable to ring up and actually do the transaction. It would be depressing. It's a shame too, cuz if they were somehow magically selling the phone tomorrow, I would gladly go to a radioshack and try to pick one up. Them selling it today or tomorrow would be the only way I am buying this phone in the next 2-3 weeks.
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Thats worse than waiting!

ConceptVBS said:
Thats worse than waiting!
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Not if you ask to see the phone, then run out of the store with it before they sell it to you. Then you get it early and free

I just called RS and they say I have to wait till 8/31. My case for the epic came in today. My wife is laughing at me because I'm playing with the case pretending I have my Epic. The Epic is almost half as thick as my FUZE and the epic sceen opening is almost as big as the FUZE. I got a carbon Fiber case to make the phone faster.

Just called my radioshack, and they said they didn't have the phone in stock. I think they are lying to me. XD
Either way, she told me I won't be able to pick it up till tuesday.

NeonMonster said:
Just called my radioshack, and they said they didn't have the phone in stock. I think they are lying to me. XD
Either way, she told me I won't be able to pick it up till tuesday.
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welp...so i guess my dilemma now is to determine if my bud is lying (again) or if RS is lying (to my bud) either way, it really dont matter as i STILL cant p/u MINE until tuesday!!!! thanks guys...i tend to believe u guys OVER my friend or RS!!!! ha!

whered u get ur carbon fiber case from? i want one!

You do know that if its real carbon fiber that your phone won't get a signal inside it right?Carbon fiber messes with radio signals.

Yeah that was me that went down and nearly walked out with 2 Epics. The phones are activated and in my name. The Radio Shack cash register just isn't able to let me purchase them until Tuesday. The cashiers tried. They were scanning every barcode on the box, trying to figure out which one would work for checkout.

dr.pepper1 said:
Yeah that was me that went down and nearly walked out with 2 Epics. The phones are activated and in my name. The Radio Shack cash register just isn't able to let me purchase them until Tuesday. The cashiers tried. They were scanning every barcode on the box, trying to figure out which one would work for checkout.
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Did you try leaving them the money and the box and taking the phone with you?

ls3mach said:
Did you try leaving them the money and the box and taking the phone with you?
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No, didn't ask, though I doubt they would have let me. I'm just glad to know that the phones are in stock and waiting for me on Tuesday.

skeeterslint said:
You do know that if its real carbon fiber that your phone won't get a signal inside it right?Carbon fiber messes with radio signals.
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No it's not real carbon fiber for $6.95 and free shipping. It's made out of plastic and has a rubberized feel so it won'tslip out of your hand. http://cgi.ebay.com/Carbon-Fiber-Ha...665056?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51949cf420 I put hard cases on all my phones.

dr.pepper1 said:
No, didn't ask, though I doubt they would have let me. I'm just glad to know that the phones are in stock and waiting for me on Tuesday.
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You should have just have them scan another phone and then have them manually write on the receipt of the change...I know I wouldn't have walked out without the phone >.> lol

itsmebryan said:
No it's not real carbon fiber for $6.95 and free shipping. It's made out of plastic and has a rubberized feel so it won'tslip out of your hand. http://cgi.ebay.com/Carbon-Fiber-Ha...665056?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51949cf420 I put hard cases on all my phones.
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BE WARY OF CHEAP SNAP ON CASES OFF EBAY.
I've had many of these cases, and they are all made in china. Every since one I've ever used has not fit the phone properly, had gaps all around the edges of the 2 pieces, and in general where just cheap. :|

NeonMonster said:
BE WARY OF CHEAP SNAP ON CASES OFF EBAY.
I've had many of these cases, and they are all made in china. Every since one I've ever used has not fit the phone properly, had gaps all around the edges of the 2 pieces, and in general where just cheap. :|
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Well I will be the tester for the group. I will post as so as I get the phone. It's only $6.95

thanks for being the tester for the group! I would do it too except unfortunately I have to wait til the 15th to get the epic
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Are any cases available right now?

I'm leaving for vacation on the 18th, giving me three business days to receive the device (UPS doesn't deliver on Saturdays, I believe) which is already making me nervous. If I do actually receive the device, I'm absolutely terrified that I won't have a case, especially considering this device is made mostly of glass. I've seen a couple but none of them are actually available until the 17th at the earliest. Are there any available right now? I'm not being picky at all. Anything will work. It can definitely be something temporary. Hell, I'll even accept silicon. That's how desperate I am.

I haven't been able to find much at all. But if you're looking for a quick fix, there are some leather pouches on ebay being marketed for the Nex4. I've contacted one of the ebay sellers and asked about the dimensions....They said it was the correct size for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHER-PULL-TAB-POUCH-CASE-COVER-SKIN-FOR-LG-NEXUS-4-E960-/170938851195?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=470214030802&hash=item27ccbfdf7b
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PU-LEATHER-SLIDE-IN-PULL-TAB-POUCH-CASE-FOR-LG-NEXUS-4-E960-/160907512864?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=460127671416&hash=item2576d5cc20

Slap-Yourself :) said:
I haven't been able to find much at all. But if you're looking for a quick fix, there are some leather pouches on ebay being marketed for the Nex4. I've contacted one of the ebay sellers and asked about the dimensions....They said it was the correct size for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHER-PUL...sPouches&var=470214030802&hash=item27ccbfdf7b
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PU-LEATHER-...sPouches&var=460127671416&hash=item2576d5cc20
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I'll probably have to go with one of those even though they don't really offer the protection I need...especially for the Black Friday shopping I'll be doing. But they're better than nothing, I suppose. Hopefully I can buy one that will ship quickly. Thanks for the links!
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jtc276 said:
I'll probably have to go with one of those even though they don't really offer the protection I need...especially for the Black Friday shopping I'll be doing. But they're better than nothing, I suppose. Hopefully I can buy one that will ship quickly. Thanks for the links!
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I ordered this one and it should fit just fine
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130786549181

marcosxd said:
I ordered this one and it should fit just fine
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130786549181
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I've heard that their products are great, but I live in the U.S. so it won't be possible to get one by next week.
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marcosxd said:
I ordered this one and it should fit just fine
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130786549181
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I really want a review on this case.

Skinomi TechSkin - Nexus 4 at amazon.

^ i wouldn't consider a screen protector a case.
i hope there will be options for bumpers. i hate cases, but i'm deathly afraid of cracking the glass

jtc276 said:
I'll probably have to go with one of those even though they don't really offer the protection I need...especially for the Black Friday shopping I'll be doing. But they're better than nothing, I suppose. Hopefully I can buy one that will ship quickly. Thanks for the links!
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Yeah, it's not exactly what I'm looking for either. But considering my luck with phones in the past.....I need something at least. I want a really good case, but I don't want to get the phone and wait a week or two for a case to be produced and then break it.... That's No Bueno.

Slap-Yourself :) said:
Yeah, it's not exactly what I'm looking for either. But considering my luck with phones in the past.....I need something at least. I want a really good case, but I don't want to get the phone and wait a week or two for a case to be produced and then break it.... That's No Bueno.
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Exactly. And I wouldn't be so worried if I were going to be at home. But I'm going to be staying in a cabin with wood floors and in a largely populated area Black Friday shopping. It's basically a recipe for disaster. In a way, it might be a good thing if I did wait...but there's no way I can do that :laugh:

neiljackson said:
Skinomi TechSkin - Nexus 4 at amazon.
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I did consider this, but it seems that it won't be released until the 20th. I ordered a front protector (which I might cancel and order both the front and back soon) from XOSkins that is apparently supposed to ship out on the 13ths. I'm taking a ton of gambles with this one.

jtc276 said:
Exactly. And I wouldn't be so worried if I were going to be at home. But I'm going to be staying in a cabin with wood floors and in a largely populated area Black Friday shopping. It's basically a recipe for disaster. In a way, it might be a good thing if I did wait...but there's no way I can do that :laugh:
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Black Friday!!!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!! But it does make me scared for the Sexy Nexy :/

Ordering Nexus 4 on Wednesday (feq questions)

Well I'll start off with saying how psyched I am about getting this phone regardless of what's coming out so far this year.
Believe it or not I've been using a badly cracked screen Xperia Play for 8 months and just haven't bothered with the mobile world since then.
I'm currently living in the UK and I have a few questions in regards to the Nexus 4 and general concerns.
How easy is it exactly to crack the screens front/back?
What case would you recommend for some one who is accident prone (nothing to bulky)?
How long did it take for UK customers to receive theirs after purchase? I'm getting the 16gb model and I went to checkout to check and they're telling me 1-2 business days?
Where can I get good wallpapers for it? I normally use Zedge but I had a nosey at their Nexus 4 walls and there isn't that many, I can just make my own or rescale other HD images but meh, I like looking for things I don't have.
In the UK do they need the micro sims? I ordered one anyway just incase.
Are there any apps that really stand out on the Nexus 4 for you?
Is it possible to root without boot loader unlocking it? Does it not come boot loader unlocked if ordered from the Google Play store?
Also is there any other cheaper method to have it display on A TV other than the slimport output http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slimport-HDMI-adapter-Connect-projector/dp/B009UZBLSG#lbhuc_854718
Are there any good speaker docks for nexus 4?

tekken179 said:
Well I'll start off with saying how psyched I am about getting this phone regardless of what's coming out so far this year.
How long did it take for UK customers to receive theirs after purchase? I'm getting the 16gb model and I went to checkout to check and they're telling me 1-2 business days?
In the UK do they need the micro sims? I ordered one anyway just incase.
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Hi. Mine came after 2 days (I ordered it at 11pm Saturday and it came in early Tuesday morning). I'm currently living in UK too. I had to order micro sim from O2.

Cheers that's good to hear lmao I hate waiting, too impatient.

I should have gotten my phone in 2 days as well but some f*** ups from TNT extended it to 4 days. It appears that i was unlucky though as nobody else reported issues with the courier service. It might only be my local depot. Anyways, get a TPU case from ebay. It should provide it with enough protection for lightish drops. I got a really nice, clear one with an s pattern on the back from ebay for 2 quid. I'm also still using the original film on the front and back. They're doing their job alright
Regarding the micro sim... Just take your sim card to any phone corner shop and they will cut it to the right size for you. They offered to do it for free in my case. Left them 50 pence tip

I just cut my sim manually with a pair of scissors
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Ha I didn't even know that worked!, Well my father is good at all that stuff and has much steadier hands and eyes than me, I'll have to give him a shout.

tekken179 said:
Well I'll start off with saying how psyched I am about getting this phone regardless of what's coming out so far this year.
Believe it or not I've been using a badly cracked screen Xperia Play for 8 months and just haven't bothered with the mobile world since then.
I'm currently living in the UK and I have a few questions in regards to the Nexus 4 and general concerns.
How easy is it exactly to crack the screens front/back?
What case would you recommend for some one who is accident prone (nothing to bulky)?
How long did it take for UK customers to receive theirs after purchase? I'm getting the 16gb model and I went to checkout to check and they're telling me 1-2 business days?
Where can I get good wallpapers for it? I normally use Zedge but I had a nosey at their Nexus 4 walls and there isn't that many, I can just make my own or rescale other HD images but meh, I like looking for things I don't have.
In the UK do they need the micro sims? I ordered one anyway just incase.
Are there any apps that really stand out on the Nexus 4 for you?
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My Nexus 4 arrives tomorrow !!! I'm also coming from a broken Xperia Play, my screen just came unresponsive and then it stopped working. I'm not from the UK but lately google has been shipping this devices in the expected time if not sooner.
As for the case, I ordered the official bumper (looks awesome, in pictures at least...) and the Spigen SGP Ultra Dual from Amazon. I'll coma back tomorrow to post my initial impressions on the bumper an the screen protector, I hope it doesn't add too much bulk

tekken179 said:
Ha I didn't even know that worked!, Well my father is good at all that stuff and has much steadier hands and eyes than me, I'll have to give him a shout.
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that's a little tricky. I cut my counsin's sim successfully, but when I cut my sim, it didn't work...
Titanium Backup is good for... backup, if you are looking an useful apps for Nexus 4. I also use System Tuner to turn off some background-running and start-up apps, as well as watch the CPU's temperature. Another apps I use is BetterBatteryStats. You also need an apps like Solid Explorer (trial for 7 days), however there are many apps with the same function, and free. Topic for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1992163
The Ballistic is bulky based on people's reviews, but they say it provides quite good protection.
I have this case http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1992163, two layers, you can see the images and decide for yourself. If you want to see the back of your nexus, you can use the official bumper although some folks really dont like it because it provides nothing to protect the back. There is a case with a transparent back, the Ringkee or something, go to Accessories, that thread is quite hot there.
For the back and front screen. Becareful. dont drop it and it will stay in good condition. I recommend a screen protector to avoid scratches.
I dont know how it is easy to crack the phone. I take my phone everywhere in my jeans' pocket (not skinny ) and it 's still good now without a scratch.

Cheers Yea I ordered a micro-sim anyway I feel like changing my number as there is a few contacts I wish no longer had my number, not that they bother with me nor I with them, but just to make sure they don't
As for the second link, it's the same post (must have apps lol) what case? :S

Bumping the thread up! Can't wait to get this phone!!!!

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tekken179 said:
Also is there any other cheaper method to have it display on A TV other than the slimport output [Amazon.co.uk Link]
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For the Slimport adapter, you can at least save a few quid if you use the coupon code ANDROID3 at checkout on Amazon.co.uk. Saves you £3.

Ordered it this morning, shipped by 5pm GMT, could it come tonight?

I ordered mine at 2118 on a Monday night and I had it Tuesday morning... Can't complain
I don't have ant screen protectors or a case for mine - just need to be careful, just think a case ruins the look of the phone and I'm not willing to compromise
- sent from my Nexus 7

Available on ebay?

Just noticed a couple eBay listing for this phone already is it shipping already?

Hot dang. The highest I saw was $2,699.00 for the phone with 5 people watching it.

Yah saw that too the sellers seem to have it in Stock, as apposed to preselling it.

hope they don't delay the release. From what it looks, the bezel less display will be pretty common by last quarter this year.

The phones on eBay are pre-sale. Look at the fine print. Anyone that says they have one is a scammer.
The reservation list hasn't even been upgraded to a order list.
Don't., don't, don't believe the hype!

tech_head said:
The phones on eBay are pre-sale. Look at the fine print. Anyone that says they have one is a scammer.
The reservation list hasn't even been upgraded to a order list.
Don't., don't, don't believe the hype!
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I wrote to the seller(s) reminding them of the eBay rules and they revised the ads... but not before someone had already bought at least one.

That was good of you, sucks for the guy who purchased though

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That was good of you, sucks for the guy who purchased though
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Well, all the purchaser had to do was to contact the seller and ask if it was in hand before buying. Takes two to tango.
Every day that passes without getting my invoice is driving me a little more crazy... I mean I really like my Pixel XL, but I have Essential Lust... :silly: