Nexus 5

madmoe · 26-07-2014 10:55pm

Telchak wrote: »

Expecting my Nexus 5 to arrive sometime this week and was wondering are people using the developer preview on a day to day basis? I don't mind the odd crash or reboot, but would be bothered by poorer battery life.

I'm the same! I'd love to put it on my Nexus 5! Is it hard to do guys??

Cheers,
M

Redsoxfan · 29-07-2014 8:52pm

Any inkling of whether Google will discount the Nexus 5 in the next few months ahead of the launch of the Nexus 6 (like they did with the Nexus 4...)?

Blacktie. · 30-07-2014 5:25am

Isn't the general consensus that there won't be a nexus 6.

same ol sh1te · 30-07-2014 6:36am

Blacktie. wrote: »

Isn't the general consensus that there won't be a nexus 6.

No, that changed, there most likely will be.

mlmcelligott · 30-07-2014 1:43pm

my nexus 5 wont charge anymore. the only way i can see any life in it is to hold down the power button for 10 seconds and then the red light flashes for a minute or so.

When i take the battery out and put it on charge it shows the charge symbol on the screen but it wont turn on. it'll just get as far as the google start up screen and go back to the charge screen again. it'll go throguh boot loader fine though.

when its on charge, with the charge symbol on the screen, I can reconnect the battery and the charge screen changes to a battery symbol with a question mark in the middle.

Am i right in thinking I just need a new battery?

same ol sh1te · 30-07-2014 1:50pm

mlmcelligott wrote: »

my nexus 5 wont charge anymore. the only way i can see any life in it is to hold down the power button for 10 seconds and then the red light flashes for a minute or so.

When i take the battery out and put it on charge it shows the charge symbol on the screen but it wont turn on. it'll just get as far as the google start up screen and go back to the charge screen again. it'll go throguh boot loader fine though.

when its on charge, with the charge symbol on the screen, I can reconnect the battery and the charge screen changes to a battery symbol with a question mark in the middle.

Am i right in thinking I just need a new battery?

The nexus 5 doesn't have a removable battery

Sonics2k · 30-07-2014 1:52pm

mlmcelligott wrote: »

my nexus 5 wont charge anymore. the only way i can see any life in it is to hold down the power button for 10 seconds and then the red light flashes for a minute or so.

When i take the battery out and put it on charge it shows the charge symbol on the screen but it wont turn on. it'll just get as far as the google start up screen and go back to the charge screen again. it'll go throguh boot loader fine though.

when its on charge, with the charge symbol on the screen, I can reconnect the battery and the charge screen changes to a battery symbol with a question mark in the middle.

Am i right in thinking I just need a new battery?

I don't think you have a Nexus 5, the battery isn't removable.

mlmcelligott · 30-07-2014 1:53pm

yes it does, just not as removable as others. all you do is pop the back cover off, unscrew the cover and unplug it!

SteelyDanJalapeno · 30-07-2014 1:55pm

Of course it has a removable battery

emo72 · 30-07-2014 2:14pm

I wouldn't describe it as removable, maybe replaceable but I've never opened mine. Wouldn't be carrying a spare battery and changing it on the go that's for certain.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 30-07-2014 2:19pm

emo72 wrote: »

I wouldn't describe it as removable, maybe replaceable but I've never opened mine. Wouldn't be carrying a spare battery and changing it on the go that's for certain.

"removable - capable of being removed or taken away or dismissed; "a removable cord"; "removable partitions"

mlmcelligott · 30-07-2014 2:19pm

ok guys, you're missing the point here. just want to know do i need to buy a new battery or not...

nevermind,

the amazon confirmation email just came though!

mondeo · 31-07-2014 11:54am

Where's the best place to buy a Nexus 5 at the minute? I'm thinking of flogging my moto G and heading up north. Can anyone recommend a trusted seller on amazon uk? Anywhere else?

Thanks

same ol sh1te · 31-07-2014 11:56am

mondeo wrote: »

Where's the best place to buy a Nexus 5 at the minute? I'm thinking of flogging my moto G and heading up north. Can anyone recommend a trusted seller on amazon uk? Anywhere else?

Thanks

Google Play

emo72 · 31-07-2014 11:57am

mondeo wrote: »

Where's the best place to buy a Nexus 5 at the minute? I'm thinking of flogging my moto G and heading up north. Can anyone recommend a trusted seller on amazon uk? Anywhere else?

Thanks

Google Ireland sells it now. Happy days?

mondeo · 31-07-2014 12:06pm

emo72 wrote: »

Google Ireland sells it now. Happy days?

Its €349 there but is that the best price I would get one?

same ol sh1te · 31-07-2014 12:10pm

mondeo wrote: »

Its €349 there but is that the best price I would get one?

Yes, unless you buy it in the States, $349 there but no LTE

mondeo · 31-07-2014 12:13pm

same ol sh1te wrote: »

Yes, unless you buy it in the States, $349 there but no LTE

Wonder will it drop much when the nexus 6 is released.

emo72 · 31-07-2014 12:17pm

same ol sh1te wrote: »

Yes, unless you buy it in the States, $349 there but no LTE

349 plus us taxes. Ireland is the best place to buy it. Hassle free. I would consider holding off in case there is a price drop. It would be due soon. Buy a second hand moto g to tide you over perhaps.

same ol sh1te · 31-07-2014 12:22pm

emo72 wrote: »

349 plus us taxes. Ireland is the best place to buy it. Hassle free. I would consider holding off in case there is a price drop. It would be due soon. Buy a second hand moto g to tide you over perhaps.

$349 plus US taxes is still plenty cheaper than here. It's the one I have as I don't care about LTE but agreed buying here is prob your best option if you ever want to sell it.

XxMCRxBabyxX · 31-07-2014 1:36pm

You could check Amazon.es either. I got mine on there for €318. Comes with an EU plug head but that's easily replaced.

matrim · 02-08-2014 1:31pm

****. Just droped my nexus 5 and broke the screen. Anyone know where and how much to fix it?

same ol sh1te · 02-08-2014 1:35pm

matrim wrote: »

****. Just droped my nexus 5 and broke the screen. Anyone know where and how much to fix it?

I think it's 130 on Fonfix

Kenny Logins · 02-08-2014 2:59pm

matrim wrote: »

****. Just droped my nexus 5 and broke the screen. Anyone know where and how much to fix it?

LCD or the glass/screen? Big difference.

matrim · 02-08-2014 5:10pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

LCD or the glass/screen? Big difference.

Think just glass

Kenny Logins · 02-08-2014 5:34pm

matrim wrote: »

Think just glass

Ah, looks like the whole lot needs to be replaced. Sh!te. Around €130 I reckon.

http://www.etradesupply.com/blog/how-to-repair-nexus-5-cracked-screen/

Blacktie. · 03-08-2014 2:28pm

Anyone have issues with the battery? I just got one a few days ago and the battery life doesn't seem too great

emo72 · 03-08-2014 2:31pm

I find the battery has to be well managed to get 12 hours out of it. I wonder is there a higher powered aftermarket battery that can be swapped out of it?

same ol sh1te · 03-08-2014 2:42pm

I have no problem but I'm not continually roaming from mobile mast to mast for the best signal which can be a killer. As well as the usual turning the screen as dim as you can bear, managing apps and widgets etc do these tips
http://www.cnet.com/uk/how-to/five-settings-that-increase-battery-life-on-android-4-4-kitkat/

mcw92 · 03-08-2014 3:59pm

emo72 wrote: »

I find the battery has to be well managed to get 12 hours out of it. I wonder is there a higher powered aftermarket battery that can be swapped out of it?

What's now too great though? Does it last near the day?

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