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Prayers have been answered, the Google Nexus 4 is not sold out!

posted by Alan F. / Nov 27, 2012, 7:30 PM

Prayers have been answered, the Google Nexus 4 is not sold out!

The Google Nexus 4 is still for sale!

Earlier on Tuesday, Google once again started selling the Google Nexus 4 on the Google Play Store. Just like the first time the handset went on sale in the former Android Market, potential buyers had trouble completing their purchase. And again, just like last time, in the blink of an eye Google had put up the "Sold Out" sign. But somebody must have a strong connection with the big guy upstairs, because this time it appears that the Google Nexus 4 was not sold out after all. The high traffic on the site had merely created havoc with those trying to buy the handset.

Both the 8GB and 16GB models of the Google Nexus 4 are available for purchase at the Google Play Store at $299 and $349 respectively. That is a heck of a price for an unlocked, top-shelf, stock Android handset. You don't get a second or third chance in life very often. For those looking to buy the Google Nexus 4, you have another shot at picking up the device. Click on the sourcelink if you want to buy the phone, and let us know if you were able to make the purchase!

"Google Play is currently experiencing very high traffic. Nexus4 is not sold out and will still be available for purchase. Please try again shortly. Thank you for your patience."-Google

source: GooglePlayStore (1), (2) via AndroidAuthority

Update: While it is true that orders placed now for the phone will not be shipped for weeks, and that might constitute being "sold out" for many, Google is still accepting orders for the phone where as before when it was officially Sold Out, no orders w

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29 Comments

1. Mxyzptlk unregistered

Google really needs to handle product launches better.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 7:32 PM 12

3. wendygarett unregistered

It does lol... Stop hating please

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 7:39 PM 5

4. sorcio46

Posts: 435; Member since: Jul 27, 2011

When you have millions of customers that constantly want to buy something from your store, this happens :-)

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 7:44 PM 11

7. XPERIA-KNIGHT unregistered

lol he's here for the mocking.....haha........but hes an alright guy :)

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 8:05 PM 4

22. Rocksteady unregistered

Agree with you, but still more bearable than Wendy.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 11:33 PM 2

26. nacho69

Posts: 21; Member since: Oct 19, 2011

This phone does also unofficially support T-mobiles forthcoming LTE network(it has a band 4 LTE radio and power amplifier on board), so it is future proof for t-mobile customers.

posted on Nov 28, 2012, 1:11 AM 0

2. Izzy_V

Posts: 216; Member since: Jul 07, 2012

Well look at that, I was right, again.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 7:33 PM 1

27. darac

Posts: 2156; Member since: Oct 17, 2011

And I was right, again. I said it's an inevitable server outage. No matter how capable Google is, there are always limits to server traffic handling.

posted on Nov 28, 2012, 2:23 AM 0

5. ShadyGambino

Posts: 2; Member since: Oct 12, 2012

The 16GB version is shipping in 2-3 weeks. The 8GB version is shipping in 7-8 WEEKS. Looks like I'll be ordering the 16GB version.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 7:45 PM 7

9. Zero0

Posts: 592; Member since: Jul 05, 2012

I was going to order the 16GB version anyway, but the shipping date for the 8GB version is insane. The only reason they haven't "sold out" officially yet is because they're letting people order almost two months out.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 8:11 PM 4

24. Retro-touch unregistered

It seems that figure increases based on how many people order, its currently at 4-5 weeks for 16GB 8-9 weeks for 8GB

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 11:47 PM 2

6. jan25

Posts: 470; Member since: Feb 26, 2012

Google, how about you show some love for the rest of the world.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 7:48 PM 0

14. belovedson

Posts: 1060; Member since: Nov 30, 2010

I think if google released outside the USA. The servers would crash and the delays would be horrendous. Google simply did not expect the type of push by the 4, and 7. It's unfortunate but they should be able to compensate by opening google stores and having a larger stock prior to announcement in the near future. The better question is now that google has standardized a new and better way to sell the most up to date tech and bottom line prices how will apple change their business practices. Knowing Steve jobless apple, they will not change much. However if apple decides lower prices of apple products i will be the first to admit I will return to apple products outside the iPhone

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 9:21 PM 0

8. mydi.maus unregistered

Google play just showed me some love about giving me a chance to proceed on my order,....thanks GOOGLE ;)

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 8:07 PM 2

10. Ericzhf

Posts: 18; Member since: Nov 27, 2012

Ships in 7 - 8 weeks = Sold out!

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 8:27 PM 1

11. imkyle

Posts: 1111; Member since: Nov 18, 2010

lol i read that too.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 8:38 PM 0

12. amiaq

Posts: 509; Member since: Jun 30, 2012

No one at the moment can match up Apple marketing - unfortunately

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 9:09 PM 1

13. caustictoast

Posts: 31; Member since: Aug 07, 2012

I ordered my 16GB earlier today with a 2-3 week delay in shipping. They may have gotten some but they are listening to criticism and letting you order past their stock. There's 7-8 week delay for the 8GB that I was going to buy originally (but spent the extra 50 because I didn't want to wait until January)

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 9:10 PM 0

15. JayMoney88

Posts: 8; Member since: Oct 30, 2011

GOT MINE ORDERED AND IT'LL BE HERE IN 2-3 WEEKS, F*** EVERY ***HOLE WHO WAS TRYING TO SELL THIS AMAZING PHONE FOR HIGHER THAN THE PLAY STORE!!!!

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 9:45 PM 6

16. jacobxtyler

Posts: 29; Member since: Oct 02, 2012

bumpers are still all out though :(

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 9:56 PM 2

17. Thephonegeek

Posts: 118; Member since: Nov 22, 2012

Yahoo. Now I'm happy.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 10:34 PM 0

18. Droid_X_Doug

Posts: 5993; Member since: Dec 22, 2010

Just checked availability of the 16Gb edition. Ships in 4 - 5 weeks is effectively Sold Out.... Personally, I am enjoying my LTE-enabled Note II right now. Am I being biased?

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 10:44 PM 0

19. imeubeu

Posts: 59; Member since: Jul 01, 2012

order one, say ships in 2years, it still be up to date right

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 10:55 PM 0

20. zelos007

Posts: 1; Member since: Nov 27, 2012

It took 2 hours to order one.....

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 10:56 PM 0

21. parkwaydr

Posts: 572; Member since: Sep 07, 2011

I think its fair to assume elgoog was not prepared for the want of this device. I may be wrong and someone feel free to correct me, but I don't remember them having troubles like this with the gnex.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 11:22 PM 0

23. rishs17

Posts: 1; Member since: Nov 27, 2012

Finally got my Nexus 4 - 16 gig :) They've said 4-5 weeks for shipping but thats all right - its a small price for getting a Nexus in 400 bucks. Had a question though - is it finally confirmed when you get a receipt and an order number from Google or is it still possible to get screwed over? Im just surprised because it went on sale at 12 pm and I booked mine at 9pm which, by past Play store experience, makes it seem iffy.

posted on Nov 27, 2012, 11:44 PM 0

25. dbareis

Posts: 9; Member since: Nov 02, 2012

Definitely not selling in Australia...

posted on Nov 28, 2012, 12:46 AM 1

28. ymp72

Posts: 11; Member since: Mar 02, 2012

I call Google Play customer support and talked to the staff and her supervisor. They both told me the phone is sold out. Later I saw the sign online saying not sold out, and finally get to buy two 16GB model.