*** Nexus 5 THE Official Thread ***
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I used to get this quite often, seemed to just sort it out one day so I'm pretty sure its software.. Could be a specific app I suppose?
Paint them? Make the X multi coloured!
Soldato
Ive seen someone make the x multicoloured using wax does look quite nice aswel
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5.1.1 has started rolling out. Not long before its released for the N5. Claimed to fix memory leaks....
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...out-starting-with-nexus-player-factory-image/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...out-starting-with-nexus-player-factory-image/
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Soldato
gps fix?
Soldato
isn't that more to do with the connection to the aerial and not software.
there are how too's in fixing it online
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So I was thinking about buying a Nexus 6, dropping Vodafone's 3G yearly contract for an EE 4G contract and selling off my Nexus 4 and 5 to part fund the Nexus 6, or at least offset the cost of the Nexus 6.
I got myself a free EE sim card a few months ago to test the reception at home and especially in my basement cellar bedroom where the Vodafone 3G reception is so poor that if I didn't use their Sure Signal device I wouldn't have any reception at all. I tried the EE sim card in my Nexus 5 and got quite good reception; almost full strength so that's strengthened my desire to ditch Vodafone for EE.
However when I got home and removed my Nexus 5 from its case to remove the Vodafone SIM card I found that on the left hand side of the phone, near the volume rocker, the case had partially popped out and also warped a bit. This must have only happened recently, perhaps even this morning? I was on the Overground reading the Metro app and when I put the phone in my pocket the phone felt warmer than normal. How much could I have expected for a Nexus 5 in good condition and how much could I expect now? See photo below. Would it be worth getting a new back cover fitted?
http://www.imagebam.com/image/e41948405280786
I got myself a free EE sim card a few months ago to test the reception at home and especially in my basement cellar bedroom where the Vodafone 3G reception is so poor that if I didn't use their Sure Signal device I wouldn't have any reception at all. I tried the EE sim card in my Nexus 5 and got quite good reception; almost full strength so that's strengthened my desire to ditch Vodafone for EE.
However when I got home and removed my Nexus 5 from its case to remove the Vodafone SIM card I found that on the left hand side of the phone, near the volume rocker, the case had partially popped out and also warped a bit. This must have only happened recently, perhaps even this morning? I was on the Overground reading the Metro app and when I put the phone in my pocket the phone felt warmer than normal. How much could I have expected for a Nexus 5 in good condition and how much could I expect now? See photo below. Would it be worth getting a new back cover fitted?
http://www.imagebam.com/image/e41948405280786
Soldato
Make sure it's not an expanding battery Marc.
Soldato
Is it just the cover?or has the battery `exploded`?
edit: Beaten like a ginger step kid
edit: Beaten like a ginger step kid
Soldato
How would I check for that? 
Know yer place!Is it just the cover?or has the battery `exploded`?
edit: Beaten like a ginger step kid
Just pop the cover off. Its only little clips that hold it together. Use a guitar pick or similar and work your way around from the bit already raised. If the battery is damaged/expanded then just replace it. They are only £8 new. It would probably give you better battery life too. It will take about 10mins tops to remove cover, Change battery and refit cover.
Soldato
Cheers. Will do. Where can you recommend I get a battery and back cover from so I know they are genuine parts?
Soldato
potentially not:
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=81140
Look at the amount of people posting saying it worked fine until the lollipop update. I have tried flashing back to 4.4 though and it still had issues.
Here you go.
https://www.replacebase.co.uk/lg-nexus-5-d820-replacement-battery-bl-t9-original-6818/
Or a list of all nexus 5 parts here.
https://www.replacebase.co.uk/nexus-5-parts/
I've bought heaps of replacement parts for all types of phones from them. The rear cover is a reusable item but you can buy new from there too I believe.
A guide here for you.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nexus+5+Battery+Replacement/26009
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Thanks for linking that site! Had been looking at dodgy looking Chinese parts before!
Soldato
Fantastic! Thanks. Will look at this over the weekend.
Indeed. I wanted reputable parts and not dodgy stuff, especially if I want to sell the Nexus 5 on.
No problem folks. The N5 is probably one of the easiest phones I've done work to.
I experienced an few issues yesterday with mine. First of all with the battery. It was down to 54% in a few hours with 34mins Screen on time. A reboot sorted the quick battery discharge. Maybe had an app stuck, Who knows. Seems I have this every so often.
Second issue (which I think someone reported earlier on in the thread but cannot find) was a black blocks appearing when I was scrolling the internet. Again a reboot resolved this.
I experienced an few issues yesterday with mine. First of all with the battery. It was down to 54% in a few hours with 34mins Screen on time. A reboot sorted the quick battery discharge. Maybe had an app stuck, Who knows. Seems I have this every so often.
Second issue (which I think someone reported earlier on in the thread but cannot find) was a black blocks appearing when I was scrolling the internet. Again a reboot resolved this.
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Went and had a little play wiht the S6 and S6 Edge today. Didnt like it at all.
Totally going to stay Nexus for my next handset as long as it's the same size as the Nexus 5.
Totally going to stay Nexus for my next handset as long as it's the same size as the Nexus 5.
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Let's hope so given the recent news regarding the current 6 not doing so well.