Nexus 5

projectgtr · 15-10-2014 07:01AM

Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »

Anyone have any problems with transferring files onto the phone from a Windows 8 PC over USB? I can't create any folders and files will simply not transfer. Gets a bit frustrating. MTP is a load of bollox

Yep its an issue with the windows 8.1 update, my windows 8 and windows 7 machine work perfect. Still brings up the metro style app and shows what's on the phone but it won't open as normal, bit annoying but I've 3 machines so I can live with it.

Greengrass1 · 15-10-2014 10:19AM

fortis wrote: »

Do it yourself (if you feel capable)

I broke me earlier in the year (fell on tiles, gorilla grass is glass despite what they say and it SHATTERS!)

I bought the screen assembly on ebay. There are a couple of good videos on youtube on how to take the phone apart.

It's not difficult. I think the screen assembly (it is the glass and digitiser in one piece as most high end smartphone now bond them together) was about €70. Took about 20 minutes.

Any specific tools required. ? Any chance to a link of the one you bought?
Battery also terrible on it. Any remedies fir that?

fortis · 15-10-2014 12:26PM

Greengrass1 wrote: »

Any specific tools required. ? Any chance to a link of the one you bought?
Battery also terrible on it. Any remedies fir that?

This was the screen:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Replacement-Original-LCD-Display-Touch-Screen-LG-Google-Nexus-5-D820-D821-/191161118195?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item2c82172df3

This is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPuCmfhzgbg

He explains all the tools you need there. But basically all you need is a guitar pick (a fairly rigid one) to prise open the back case (it's held with clips and some glue) and some torx screwdrivers and philips (quite small can't remember what size but you can buy a pack in a hardware store for a few euro)

I' have had no issues with the battery on mine. In fact sometimes I'm amazed with it, it has often lasted 3 days with normal use. I think battery use is a very subjective thing tho and it largely depends on the apps you have installed (I don;t use facebook twitter or any social app for instance which polls for constant updates).

Overall it's a great phone. Lets see what the Nexus 6 brings. It is 5.9" as expected tho it will be too big for me personally. At that size it can;t fit in a pocket comfortably.

More importantly tho is Android L which looks promiosing. Smartphone hardware at the top end is beginning to plateau so the increments are going to be marginal from now on same as PC's. SO the difference will really be in the s/w and UI

EagererBeaver · 15-10-2014 04:48PM

Greengrass1 wrote: »

Broke my nexus 5 screen. Any where to get it done? Was quoted 180e

If bought direct from Google, ring them and tell them the thing won't charge properly any more without USB cable being weighted down - happened both my N5 and N7. Refund or replacement there and then.

Greengrass1 · 15-10-2014 05:57PM

EagererBeaver wrote: »

If bought direct from Google, ring them and tell them the thing won't charge properly any more without USB cable being weighted down - happened both my N5 and N7. Refund or replacement there and then.

Bought it off amazon. Going to try repair myself now

EagererBeaver · 15-10-2014 06:06PM

Greengrass1 wrote: »

Bought it off amazon. Going to try repair myself now

I bought N7 from Amazon. Same thing happened. Immediate refund as because it was through a 3rd party seller, that couldn't send out replacement. As I haven't returned it in time, they have subsequently recharged me but now that N9 is out I'll be returning it this weekend. The struggling to charge thing is quite common, so there shouldn't be too many issues.

Greengrass1 · 15-10-2014 06:12PM

EagererBeaver wrote: »

I bought N7 from Amazon. Same thing happened. Immediate refund as because it was through a 3rd party seller, that couldn't send out replacement. As I haven't returned it in time, they have subsequently recharged me but now that N9 is out I'll be returning it this weekend. The struggling to charge thing is quite common, so there shouldn't be too many issues.

How long had you got it? Mine is 7 mths old doubt I would get a refund on that. If I get it fixed im tempted to sell and buy the lg g2

EagererBeaver · 15-10-2014 06:28PM

Greengrass1 wrote: »

How long had you got it? Mine is 7 mths old doubt I would get a refund on that. If I get it fixed im tempted to sell and buy the lg g2

Both purchased October last year, contacted them in late August and early September. I think you'll be surprised - Amazon were very accommodating once I found out how to request a return.

Greengrass1 · 15-10-2014 06:43PM

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Both purchased October last year, contacted them in late August and early September. I think you'll be surprised - Amazon were very accommodating once I found out how to request a return.

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

EagererBeaver · 15-10-2014 06:53PM

Greengrass1 wrote: »

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

So was mine. Screen is cracked through my own fault. Charging buggered not my fault. If your N5 still charges properly, it's very easy to get it not to ðŸ˜‰

Trying to save you a few quid here. If you want to piss it up against a wall, do so by all means.

MiskyBoyy · 15-10-2014 07:02PM

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 07:41PM

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 08:12PM

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 09:08PM

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 09:41PM

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 06:05AM

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 02:00PM

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 02:37PM

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 02:39PM

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 02:43PM

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 03:09PM

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 03:33PM

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 04:44PM

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 04:57PM

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 02:06AM

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 07:40PM

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 01:00AM

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 11:04AM

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

Atomic Pineapple · 20-10-2014 11:10AM

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 11:50AM

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.

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