The Nexus 5 Thread

[WoShiPro]

Anyone interested in ready stock for Nexus 16/32gb can take alook at my thread.

http://deluxeforums.hardwarezone.co...nexus-5-lte-version-4456959.html#post81127680

 

[squeeish]

Hmm, so i guess barring the static heard in video recording, and just potentially weak camera software, there isnt much of any other defects?

If you really want to look for them, imho:

1) No knowing how long the soft touch matte coating will last. If you own Razer mice with the rubberised coating you know what I mean.
2) Camera housing juts out from the back of the phone. Over time this will lead to dings and dents, or possibly cracking of the camera lenses as you set down the phone on hard surfaces.
3) Screen colours are a little washed out but that's just me getting used to them from the S3's saturated colours.

 

[Songyi]

If you really want to look for them, imho:

1) No knowing how long the soft touch matte coating will last. If you own Razer mice with the rubberised coating you know what I mean.
2) Camera housing juts out from the back of the phone. Over time this will lead to dings and dents, or possibly cracking of the camera lenses as you set down the phone on hard surfaces.
3) Screen colours are a little washed out but that's just me getting used to them from the S3's saturated colours.

these are ok, i guess my only concern was after hearing about the static in video recording issue. wanted to see if there were any more major issues that might affect us ?

thanks for the very prompt response. i probably would join u all as a n5 user soon.

 

[kashix]

Just got my set from ykeen bro! Super nice guy despite me bugging him everyday hehehes, gonna play with it soon!

 

[moozmoow]

Just got my set from ykeen bro! Super nice guy despite me bugging him everyday hehehes, gonna play with it soon!

lol what did you do to him!

 

[tomatosause]

i ordered mine on the 3rd. reached vpost 6th. vpost update on the 8th, made payment immediately. still no news from vpost ='(

when u made payment to vpost?

I made payment on 11 Nov, Just received email today (13 Nov) from vpost that it is in SG already...i think u better call vpost to check...

 

[zoezoe]

I made payment on 11 Nov, Just received email today (13 Nov) from vpost that it is in SG already...i think u better call vpost to check...

Mine is same as yours Middle but I just receive update from vpost today that it is in SG and out for postage already. Though I did pester vpost on their FB messaging until they finally updated the tracker. You can try FB messaging them and demand an update.

 

[MarioFan1998]

Anyone feel that their n5 has bad wifi signal/problems etc? Got many ppl complain about wifi

 

[mungenx]

Hi guys, as i was stating earlier on, I'll be ordering a SPIGEN Nexus 5 Slim Armor case from amazon. Currently have a total of 3 on board with me to share shipping, will not be doing this for a profit at all. Anyone interested in the following spigen cases and wants to hop on is welcome.

Amazon.com: [METALLIZED BUTTONS] Spigen Google Nexus 5 Case Protective [Neo Hybrid] [Champagne Gold] Slim Dual Layer Bumper Protection Cover for Nexus 5 - Champagne Gold (SGP10564): Electronics

Amazon.com: [AIR CUSHION] [Non-Slip] Spigen Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Slim Armor] [Smooth Black] Air Cushioned Protective Case with Dual Layer for Nexus 5 - Smooth Black (SGP10569): Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: [NEXUS 5 TEXTURE] [Non-Slip] Spigen Google Nexus 5 Case Slim **New Release** [Ultra Fit] [Smooth Black] FREE Screen Protector + Premium Non Slip Surface with Excellent Grip Matte Hard Case - ECO-Friendly Packaging - Case for Nexus 5 - Smo

do pm me if you're interested, i'll give more info then.

 

[3rdtimecharm]

my N5 16gb Black showed 'shipped' status at 5pm today but 39,800yen payment still pending? i thought they would deduct once shipped out?

btw anyone wanna share N5 Invisible Defender screen protector? need 1 more person to share. $5 ea.

 

[tjeeyang26]

Read from the reviews there is defect with the case.. Apparently the buttons doesnt line up. Quite hesitate to buy, otherwise it looks great!

I do think it is just a matter of how you install it. Remember that the Power button is a little shaky from all the feedback we have seen. I assume that the TPU case has a recess for the power button. If you are going to slide the phone into the case just like that, chances are the power button will not be able to sit properly in the recess of the casing causing it to be depressed. Check out the video below for an example.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsUHC2YYE0E&fs=1

There are people who reviewed it who did not have any problems with the power button and they installed the TPU first followed by the hard polycarbonate case. Check it out from the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2Wy03eTnGc

 

[weiyang76]

To help others who are making orders,

I made 3 orders for 32GB from Japan and forwarded it via Tenso.

• The 32GB phone cost $570-$590.
• Shipping from Tenso cost $23-$30.
• GST is based on 7% from the value of the phone you declare. $39.90 - $41.30
• Total Cost: $632.90 (cheapest using this calculation)

The variation in the prices depends on your credit card exchange rate charges.

 

[tjeeyang26]

If you really want to look for them, imho:

1) No knowing how long the soft touch matte coating will last. If you own Razer mice with the rubberised coating you know what I mean.
2) Camera housing juts out from the back of the phone. Over time this will lead to dings and dents, or possibly cracking of the camera lenses as you set down the phone on hard surfaces.
3) Screen colours are a little washed out but that's just me getting used to them from the S3's saturated colours.

I did own a copperhead before and yes, the rubber coating did start peeling off after a period of time. However, the Imperator that I am currently using seems to be using a different type of rubber coating as there has been no signs of peeling since I started using it two years ago.

If the Nexus 5 is using a similar coating to my Imperator, I won't be worried. Anyway, I will have it in a casing

 

[skylines]

dun get too happy yet.. my got two emails on monday 11 nov and the vpost tracking show "out for delivery". already out for delivery 2 days liao still no news.

I recommend u to download the singpost app to track ur package. More prompt and accurate based on my experience with n5.

 

[thatguynokes]

Just got my phone today..

I also got the static noise when recording a video, not a deal breaker for me, am sure there will be a fix soon.

Unlock bootloader and rooted right out of the box, relatively painless process if you have fiddled with Android phones before.

I'm sure this has been asked somewhere here before but I couldn't find the answer, how do I add widgets now? And when I pull down the "whatdoyoucallit" from the top of the screen, why isn't there the ability to turn on wifi on/off? Or silence the phone? I have to go into the settings to do all these, did I do something to disable the shortcuts?

Thanks!

 

[ZeRoFrEeZeX]

Just got my phone today..

I also got the static noise when recording a video, not a deal breaker for me, am sure there will be a fix soon.

Unlock bootloader and rooted right out of the box, relatively painless process if you have fiddled with Android phones before.

I'm sure this has been asked somewhere here before but I couldn't find the answer, how do I add widgets now? And when I pull down the "whatdoyoucallit" from the top of the screen, why isn't there the ability to turn on wifi on/off? Or silence the phone? I have to go into the settings to do all these, did I do something to disable the shortcuts?

Thanks!

Congrats!!

widget: hold ur finger on any blank space on the home screen for 2secs

you mean the notification bar? when you pull down, at the top right there's an icon, click it for some additional settings. as for phone silence, so far i'm using power button.

have yet to fully explore either.

 

[bundy]

my experience:
6 nov night order and paid
7 Nov Google said shipped out
8 nov yamato said shipped out
11 Nov arrived vpost Japan and paid
13 Nov vpost said shipped out and received in singapore

mine worse, make payment to Vpost on 7 Nov, arrived singapore on 10 nov and till date, singpost unable to deliver to me. call them tdy and tell me can only deliver to me by sat... wtf.

 

[kashix]

lol what did you do to him!

I everyday text him ask him arrived a not and stuff because was supposed to get black from him but decided to get white instead! Hehe kudos for his hard work for not earning much!

Totally enjoying with the phone coming from previous HTC nexus one and Galaxy nexus! Android 4.4 has matured a lot, I think they can take on iOS already!

 

[BlackCube]

for those that root, rmb to update your superSU.

there's a exploit for older version.

 

[cheldan]

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do pm me if you're interested, i'll give more info then.

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