Nexus 5

MiskyBoyy · 15-10-2014 8:02pm

Greengrass1 wrote: »

Its my own fault though. Dropped phone numerous times on concrete. Ill have a look though

Did you ask irepair how much it would be? Curious to know myself.

Greengrass1 · 15-10-2014 8:41pm

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Did you ask irepair how much it would be? Curious to know myself.

Doesn't do them he says only apple products by the look

EagererBeaver · 15-10-2014 9:12pm

Greengrass1 wrote: »

Doesn't do them he says only apple products by the look

Greengrass, tried to reply to your PM but got notification that you need to clear down inbox. Gimme a shout when you do that and I'll send the message.

EagererBeaver · 15-10-2014 10:08pm

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Greengrass, tried to reply to your PM but got notification that you need to clear down inbox. Gimme a shout when you do that and I'll send the message.

Same thing happening again.

MiskyBoyy · 15-10-2014 10:41pm

Greengrass1 wrote: »

Doesn't do them he says only apple products by the look

Ah right. It says in his facebook thing, samsung nokia etc. Ah well!

Greengrass1 · 16-10-2014 7:05am

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Ah right. It says in his facebook thing, samsung nokia etc. Ah well!

He might do them too u didn't ask though

fortis · 16-10-2014 3:00pm

Greengrass1 wrote: »

He might do them too u didn't ask though

I would imagine your dodgy charging (sorry I didn't read through this whole post, is it on page 177 now!) is probably to do with the usb port coming loose from board it is mounted on.

Again this is a part you could fix when you have the phone cracked open. It might just be loose in the case and require a bit of glue (from dropping it, I had similar issue with the microphone on mine but it had just come loose from the fall). Or it might need a new part altogether (which you could also get on ebay I'm sure).

Or you could invest in a Qi wireless charger (which you can get for about €25)

Greengrass1 · 16-10-2014 3:37pm

fortis wrote: »

I would imagine your dodgy charging (sorry I didn't read through this whole post, is it on page 177 now!) is probably to do with the usb port coming loose from board it is mounted on.

Again this is a part you could fix when you have the phone cracked open. It might just be loose in the case and require a bit of glue (from dropping it, I had similar issue with the microphone on mine but it had just come loose from the fall). Or it might need a new part altogether (which you could also get on ebay I'm sure).

Or you could invest in a Qi wireless charger (which you can get for about €25)

Could be wrong but I think the battery is my problem. Needed to be charged 3-4 times per day. Ill look at what you suggested though

fortis · 16-10-2014 3:39pm

Greengrass1 wrote: »

Could be wrong but I think the battery is my problem. Needed to be charged 3-4 times per day. Ill look at what you suggested though

You could also replace the battery when you have it open (it's just held in with double sided tape)

At that point tho (new screen, battery, possibly usb port) you would have to question if it is worth it and a new one is a better option (assuming you can't get it fixed/replaced under warranty)

Greengrass1 · 16-10-2014 3:43pm

fortis wrote: »

You could also replace the battery when you have it open (it's just held in with double sided tape)

At that point tho (new screen, battery, possibly usb port) you would have to question if it is worth it and a new one is a better option (assuming you can't get it fixed/replaced under warranty)

Very true. Really liked the phone this S2 is dirt compared. Ill have a look ti see what battery costs. Something to ponder while I wait for money to arrive in my acc before I buy the screen

fortis · 16-10-2014 4:09pm

Greengrass1 wrote: »

Very true. Really liked the phone this S2 is dirt compared. Ill have a look ti see what battery costs. Something to ponder while I wait for money to arrive in my acc before I buy the screen

Yes the Nexus 5 is a great phone and almost universally acclaimed as so

The new one tho (N6) will divide opinion. Great specs but the size is likely to be a deal breaker for most. As is the price. It's being quoted as $650 apparently. Last time (N5) the dollar to euro coversion for here was direct. So I guess that will be €650 then. No thanks.

N5 will be excellent for a few more years with software updates, the specs are still pretty much up there with the N6

Greengrass1 · 16-10-2014 4:33pm

fortis wrote: »

Yes the Nexus 5 is a great phone and almost universally acclaimed as so

The new one tho (N6) will divide opinion. Great specs but the size is likely to be a deal breaker for most. As is the price. It's being quoted as $650 apparently. Last time (N5) the dollar to euro coversion for here was direct. So I guess that will be €650 then. No thanks.

N5 will be excellent for a few more years with software updates, the specs are still pretty much up there with the N6

Ye have looked at the N6 would love it but would have to have it in my hand first to see if I like it.
Don't think it suits a farmet though. I broke my N5 dosing calves against the crush aswell as dropping it. If I had of had a good cover on it the firsr time I dropoed it I wouldn't have broken it

Discodog · 16-10-2014 5:44pm

Greengrass1 wrote: »

Ye have looked at the N6 would love it but would have to have it in my hand first to see if I like it.
Don't think it suits a farmet though. I broke my N5 dosing calves against the crush aswell as dropping it. If I had of had a good cover on it the firsr time I dropoed it I wouldn't have broken it

I work outdoors & I love the Spigen Slim Armour case.

Greengrass1 · 16-10-2014 5:57pm

Discodog wrote: »

I work outdoors & I love the Spigen Slim Armour case.

I got a case after I cracked the screen and it was too big and bulky so I never used it. Ill look inti that one. Thanks

Carrollman · 18-10-2014 3:06am

Anyone know about the replacement process for the nexus 5? I bought the phone from the UK playstore at time of release so should be still in warranty. Phone fell into a small puddle for just a second and it stopped charging a while ago : (. I have checked and the water mark is still white rather then pink so not sure what to do! Absolute disaster

sburn · 19-10-2014 8:40pm

Having an issue with charging also. Cracked the screen on mine a while back and replaced it with a screen off ebay. All was fine with it until today when it went dead and it wouldn't charge. The area around the LED light is red hot to touch a few seconds after it is plugged in and when i try to power on when plugged in I can see the white light behind the screen but nothing appears on the screen itself

I've tried taking it apart to have a look but nothing obviously looked loose or damaged around the USB section. Would it be worth replacing the USB connector of just give up on it.

baldshin · 20-10-2014 2:00am

sburn wrote: »

Having an issue with charging also. Cracked the screen on mine a while back and replaced it with a screen off ebay. All was fine with it until today when it went dead and it wouldn't charge. The area around the LED light is red hot to touch a few seconds after it is plugged in and when i try to power on when plugged in I can see the white light behind the screen but nothing appears on the screen itself

I've tried taking it apart to have a look but nothing obviously looked loose or damaged around the USB section. Would it be worth replacing the USB connector of just give up on it.

You could try it out with a wireless charger first? Cheap way of testing it out!

Icyseanfitz · 20-10-2014 12:04pm

is this still a decent phone? was waiting for n6 but its too much

Atomic Pineapple · 20-10-2014 12:10pm

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

is this still a decent phone? was waiting for n6 but its too much

Yes, its still great value for a pretty decent phone, battery and camera let it down but otherwise it's a great value device. I'm pretty happy to stick with mine anyway, don't feel any great need to upgrade to the Nexus 6.

Sonics2k · 20-10-2014 12:50pm

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

is this still a decent phone? was waiting for n6 but its too much

Still one of the best on the market,especially for the price.

Camera is okay, but not great. Battery is the same, the 5.0 update has made mine a good bit better, but still not amazing.

For the money its well worth it.

Blacktie. · 20-10-2014 1:09pm

Sonics2k wrote:

Camera is okay, but not great. Battery is the same, the 5.0 update has made mine a good bit better, but still not amazing.

When are they rolling out 5?

Icyseanfitz · 20-10-2014 1:13pm

Sonics2k wrote: »

Still one of the best on the market,especially for the price.

Camera is okay, but not great. Battery is the same, the 5.0 update has made mine a good bit better, but still not amazing.

For the money its well worth it.

so it would be a nice performance jump from my galaxy s3 yeah?

Sonics2k · 20-10-2014 2:24pm

Blacktie. wrote: »

When are they rolling out 5?

Early November I believe, around the 3rd.

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

so it would be a nice performance jump from my galaxy s3 yeah?

Absolutely yes. Touchwiz is very slow and laggy compared to on a Nexus device.

AlanS181824 · 22-10-2014 1:43am

Hi there,

This isn't related to the Nexus 5 itself but I need help and I'd hope someone could help me.

Updated my Nexus 7 to the final Developer Preview of Lollipop and now one of the apps for my school book no longer works, it says it isn't compatible and I can't download it.

I am wondering could some kind person download the app and use another app to extract the .apk, upload it and share it with me?

Desperate here.

Thanks in advance and apologies to the mods.

Edit: Forgot to include a link!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edcolearning&hl=en

murfilein · 25-10-2014 8:27pm

Sonics2k wrote: »

Early November I believe, around the 3rd.

yes, thats the date the nexus 9 will start to ship.

Discodog · 25-10-2014 9:23pm

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

is this still a decent phone? was waiting for n6 but its too much

I got mine 2 weeks ago & I love it. I don't really understand the battery issue. I find the battery life to be fine. The camera is perfectly adequate. There is something special about this phone. I plan to keep mine for 2 or 3 years.

murfilein · 25-10-2014 9:48pm

i dont see a battery issue either. i unplug it at 5 in the morning, and when i connect it to the charger its around 10 to 11 nights. and i do quite a bit of gaming with it during the day (family guy, disco zoo, neo mushroom) and 9gag. nights when i connect it to the charger the battery is anywhere between 15% and 0-1%, depending on how much i played or surfed on 9gag, reddit etc.

redacted · 26-10-2014 3:12am

AlanS181824 wrote: »

I am wondering could some kind person download the app and use another app to extract the .apk, upload it and share it with me?

(I can't post links yet).

Try

onyxbits . de / raccoon

which is an unofficial desktop Play Store client. Probably worth using a disposable Google account just in case.

AlanS181824 · 28-10-2014 3:35am

redacted wrote: »

(I can't post links yet).

Try

onyxbits . de / raccoon

which is an unofficial desktop Play Store client. Probably worth using a disposable Google account just in case.

I actually got it and it works grand.

Thanks though.

AlanS181824 · 28-10-2014 3:37am

Just a quick heads up for Nexus 5 users.

It appears that some people are getting offered the Gravity film for free on their Nexus 5.

Open the Play Movies app and it should pop up!

Nexus 5 only though... grrr.

Grudle · 28-10-2014 10:21am

Yep, can confirm I got it on my Nexus 5.

Blacktie. · 28-10-2014 10:46am

Aw where's my gravity movie

.

On another note does anyone know of a good battery case for Nexus 5?

gerryk · 28-10-2014 10:50am

Grudle wrote: »

Yep, can confirm I got it on my Nexus 5.

Really? Not me.

Grudle · 28-10-2014 10:51am

Yep, opened up movies app and there it was.

XxMCRxBabyxX · 28-10-2014 11:07am

No, no, no, no, no! I accidentally clicked 'No Thanks' when trying to get Gravity. Is there any way for me to still get it?

Atomic Pineapple · 28-10-2014 11:08am

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

No, no, no, no, no! I accidentally clicked 'No Thanks' when trying to get Gravity. Is there any way for me to still get it?

Try clearing the app data and logging back in to see if it offers it again.

XxMCRxBabyxX · 28-10-2014 11:14am

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

Try clearing the app data and logging back in to see if it offers it again.

Had to reset it twice but it worked. Thanks!

marcbrophy · 28-10-2014 12:04pm

sweet, free movie!

Thanks Alan

AlanS181824 · 28-10-2014 12:20pm

marcbrophy wrote: »

sweet, free movie!

Thanks Alan

You're all very welcome!

I've a Nexus 7/Moto G so I can't get the offer but it's still good to share with those who can

marcbrophy · 28-10-2014 12:32pm

It maybe a bit of hassle, but if you used a virtual Nexus 5 in Eclipse and logged in with your account, you should see the offer then.

Of course, that involves getting Eclipse from android.com setting up the emulator for a Nexus 5 and then praying that it works, so may not be that practical

zEmo23 · 28-10-2014 12:33pm

Don't know if anyone mentioned before but the nexus 5 is selling for 320euro at the airport...

AlanS181824 · 28-10-2014 12:46pm

marcbrophy wrote: »

It maybe a bit of hassle, but if you used a virtual Nexus 5 in Eclipse and logged in with your account, you should see the offer then.

Of course, that involves getting Eclipse from android.com setting up the emulator for a Nexus 5 and then praying that it works, so may not be that practical

For Sandra Bullock in space.... Might just be worth it! :pac:

marcbrophy · 28-10-2014 1:02pm

AlanS181824 wrote: »

For Sandra Bullock in space.... Might just be worth it! :pac:

Haha

MiskyBoyy · 28-10-2014 2:43pm

I got the free movie thanks

already watched it from torrents before but I'm a whore for 'free' stuff

miralize · 28-10-2014 11:51pm

Is there anywhere to still buy this, seems to be out of stock across the board in the Play Store?

xtal191 · 29-10-2014 12:08am

The 16gb is available

Mantis Toboggan · 29-10-2014 12:11am

miralize wrote: »

Is there anywhere to still buy this, seems to be out of stock across the board in the Play Store?

Its available for me on the play store

miralize · 29-10-2014 12:13am

I'm looking at 32GB if possible?

29-10-2014 12:15am

Expansys have them.

Sam Mac · 31-10-2014 4:49am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Expansys have them.

Jesus don't go near expansys, if you want to keep your sanity. Still trying to organise an RMA with them.

Nexus 5

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