The Nexus 5 Thread

[kingleong77]

Managed to call US Google CS. Here is the email received.



Need to send the phone back first before receiving the new replacement. Anyone tried this before?

How to RMA if brought from other sellers and not from Google store?

 

[garychengjw]

How to RMA if brought from other sellers and not from Google store?

Based on your set. For example if your set ordered from USA. Refers back to Google USA. Same applied to AU, Japan and UK.

 

[stormycloud]

Can someone guide me on how to purchase nexus 5 via japan Google play. I've tried many times but Google keep rejecting me. Im using a Posb card and use Mastercard to pay. They say my address does match my billing address. (because u will be imputing a tense address?) Can someone guide me on how to get one?

 

[shawnlst]

Can someone guide me on how to purchase nexus 5 via japan Google play. I've tried many times but Google keep rejecting me. Im using a Posb card and use Mastercard to pay. They say my address does match my billing address. (because u will be imputing a tense address?) Can someone guide me on how to get one?

I'm not sure about POSB card as I was using Citibank Mastercard to pay.

Here is the link with step by step guide (forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/80802162-post774.html). Hope this helps.

 

[fighting]

Hi guys,

Can I use a singapore credit card to buy Nexus 5 on USA Playstore?

 

[Nichi]

Hi guys,

Can I use a singapore credit card to buy Nexus 5 on USA Playstore?

buy from US playstore means US nexus.

cannot support the 4G in sg afaik

 

[Uncle_Sams]

guess if u have a very obvious problem like maybe a screen that doesnt turn on, the shop will have no choice but to repair it.

for the not so obvious case like mine, the shop can just ignore the problem and refuse to do anything about it.

if the shop is having difficulty repairing it, at least give a discount for a new phone purchase?

Was tempted by their 1 year local warranty... Now I think I better get my friend in HK to get it for me...

Nothing beats support from the OEM...

 

[shawniiex]

Was tempted by their 1 year local warranty... Now I think I better get my friend in HK to get it for me...

Nothing beats support from the OEM...

Or you could try shipping it from Japan like most of the people here =D

 

[GeSteSoh]

This phone is a joy to use, especially looking at it wirelessly charging.

Is there a way though to increase rate of charge?

 

[shichuanhua]

use cable

 

[wilson9343]

hi fellow nexus 5 user,

how satisfied are you with the battery life for nexus 5?

maybe can give a rating of 1 to 10, 10 being full score.

and of course kindly state the batch you are using, example 312, 401.

 

[tjeeyang26]

hi fellow nexus 5 user,

how satisfied are you with the battery life for nexus 5?

maybe can give a rating of 1 to 10, 10 being full score.

and of course kindly state the batch you are using, example 312, 401.

That is pretty subjective. Different usage patterns will result in extremely varied results and I don't think the batch number will change anything.

For me:

Batch: 311
Rating: 9/10
Usage pattern: Extremely light. Phone is in standby if there is no need to check notifications. No gaming or watching of videos. Battery drain is usually 20% over 24 hours.

 

[fighting]

Currently mobilesquare/whymobile selling $550 for LTE version. Is it cheaper to import from Japan Playstore myself?

 

[laptopseller]

Qoo10 - [PROMO] FREE CASE+SCREEN PROTECTOR // Brand New Google Nexus 5 16GB/32... : MP3 / Mobile / e...

Time deal now in Qoo10. $499 c/w free Spigen case and prot. no fight liao. 16pcs left i think

 

[sugarcane88]

Hello ! Im new user of nexus 5 , coming from iphone 5s , brought a red nexus 5 at the orice of 550 hongkong set , izit too expensive ? Tot of getting from qoo10 but there is a 7% right ? Laptop seller .. There put dead pixel not included warranty 7 days , lol , abit dangerous .. So far .. Very happy with this phone ..

 

[sugarcane88]

Currently mobilesquare/whymobile selling $550 for LTE version. Is it cheaper to import from Japan Playstore myself?

I brought from mobilesq .. They told me the black one is 540 .. Red is 550 .. Black is batch 402 .. Red is batch 401 .. Black written twn izit taiwan ? Red is hkg hong kong i guess . Get from local store can check on the spot .. Feel more safe since no warranty unless ship back

 

[garychengjw]

hi fellow nexus 5 user,

how satisfied are you with the battery life for nexus 5?

maybe can give a rating of 1 to 10, 10 being full score.

and of course kindly state the batch you are using, example 312, 401.

Battery life 6.5/10
Whole day usage can left me around 30% batt without charging.
Batch 401 (Red)

 

[porcu]

With nexus5 definitely need a battery pack.
But in office, wireless charging is a big plus as I can just put it on the pad whenever I am back to my cubicle.

 

[sugarcane88]

This phone is a joy to use, especially looking at it wirelessly charging.

Is there a way though to increase rate of charge?

can wireless charging work with a case outside ?

 

[batboyz]

can wireless charging work with a case outside ?

Depending on the thickness of the case. I am using Diztronic TPU case, no issue with wireless charging.