The Nexus 5 Thread

[EsPpY]

Just to inform you guys that Google has replied me and indeed my set is from softbank Japan. Cheers!

My set is working perfectly fine. Thanks OnePhone!

And yet Softbank doesn't sell it on their website or such. Strange irony.

Or the webmaster is sleeping on the job

 

[ZhuPaJian]

Anyway guys, care to showcase your accessories? I am deciding whether to buy the carbon fiber sticker or the leather one.

Nexus 5 Skins | Carbon Fiber Nexus 5 Skins | dbrand

 

[EsPpY]

Anyway guys, care to showcase your accessories? I am deciding whether to buy the carbon fiber sticker or the leather one.

Nexus 5 Skins | Carbon Fiber Nexus 5 Skins | dbrand

My friend's standard array:

Spigen ultra hybrid red

Nillkin glass screen protector

Rearth Ringke Fusion black

 

[expositox]

Rocking a used Spigen Neo Hybrid I just received in the mail today, exceeded my expectations. Now I know what the hype about SGP cases is about.

However with most protective cases, you loss the original feel of the device (curved back).

You can browse XDA for the different accessories, they have a sub forum especially for accessories, literally hundreds of threads about the different accessories available.

There's also a HWZ N5 accessories thread.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/android-user-group-323/nexus-5-accessories-thread-4443877.html

 

[shawniiex]

Rocking a used Spigen Neo Hybrid I just received in the mail today, exceeded my expectations. Now I know what the hype about SGP cases is about.

However with most protective cases, you loss the original feel of the device (curved back).

You can browse XDA for the different accessories, they have a sub forum especially for accessories, literally hundreds of threads about the different accessories available.

There's also a HWZ N5 accessories thread.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/android-user-group-323/nexus-5-accessories-thread-4443877.html

You liking the rigidity of the SGP back?

 

[superzheny]

Heyy guys wondering if this is possible..

I will be in toyko for about 5 days in june. Can i place an order and have the phone delivered to my hotel within the 5 days?

 

[ZhuPaJian]

Heyy guys wondering if this is possible..

I will be in toyko for about 5 days in june. Can i place an order and have the phone delivered to my hotel within the 5 days?

Why don't u just head down to their telco store and grab a set from them?

 

[expositox]

Why don't u just head down to their telco store and grab a set from them?

idk about Japan but for US, their telco unlocked sets are more expensive than buying from Google (i.e. 399USD buying it unlocked from Sprint & 396USD on Tmobile vs 349USD from Play store, 16GB version)

 

[expositox]

You liking the rigidity of the SGP back?

so far liking it, although the back of the case is matte to the point of almost zero friction, almost dropped it once in the few hours of usage only. Also posted some negative feedback on the case in the xda sgp cases thread, if you're lucky you'll see it
But it's really sturdy and gives the impression that nothing will happen even if you drop it multiple times, you should give it a go!
That being said, still can't compare with full-fledged protective cases (i.e. Otterbox, ballistic), but it is a good balance between slimness and protection.

 

[shawniiex]

so far liking it, although the back of the case is matte to the point of almost zero friction, almost dropped it once in the few hours of usage only. Also posted some negative feedback on the case in the xda sgp cases thread, if you're lucky you'll see it
But it's really sturdy and gives the impression that nothing will happen even if you drop it multiple times, you should give it a go!
That being said, still can't compare with full-fledged protective cases (i.e. Otterbox, ballistic), but it is a good balance between slimness and protection.

Haha, would be funny if I'm using an SGP product since I'm bringing in Diztronic cases for everyone.
Swore off SGP because I don't like the back being so rectangular ish.

I need my phones curve behind. Haha.

 

[koolkat88]

Red White or black? Which is nicer? Red seems more expensive than the monochrome colors but the red speaker hole is really nice. Forking out the extra money for a color which I'll protect it in a case.. such dilemma..

The Red color Nexus 5 is the SAME price as the other colours. I got my Aussie model from "Shop From Australia". 32 GB model (Red or White) is AUD$599 delivered to Singapore (or Malaysia). 16 GB is AUD$50 cheaper I think.

Search for the shop page on Facebook.

 

[batboyz]

The Red color Nexus 5 is the SAME price as the other colours. I got my Aussie model from "Shop From Australia". 32 GB model (Red or White) is AUD$599 delivered to Singapore (or Malaysia). 16 GB is AUD$50 cheaper I think.

Search for the shop page on Facebook.

That's very high shipping & handling fees. It costs less to ship myself from OZ using FedEx.

 

[Legend2127]

Haha, would be funny if I'm using an SGP product since I'm bringing in Diztronic cases for everyone.
Swore off SGP because I don't like the back being so rectangular ish.

I need my phones curve behind. Haha.

my n5 drop a few times and got once is damn drama and serious drop but n5 remain unscratched even with my glass screen protector also no issue.

diztronic case might be slim but i got to say it does it's job well, my case suffered some scratches at the back and corners but it's better than SGP in terms of form factor and cost ratio...

highly recommended!

 

[expositox]

my n5 drop a few times and got once is damn drama and serious drop but n5 remain unscratched even with my glass screen protector also no issue.

diztronic case might be slim but i got to say it does it's job well, my case suffered some scratches at the back and corners but it's better than SGP in terms of form factor and cost ratio...

highly recommended!

For me I change phones very frequently so I need my phones to be in mint condition, I also want my phones to be in mint condition as I have a very slight OCD when it comes to gadgets so I have no choice but to choose protection over design.

Tried a wet install full body skin on 2 devices, it was horrible, will never touch them again.

 

[otacon]

Might get a used white nexus 5 to try, anyone selling can contact me. Tks

 

[fuzleh]

I`m facing problem tethering nexus 5 to my laptop. Anyone got solution to this? I googled and most users face the same issue after updating to 4.4.2

 

[otacon]

Does the auto focus takes long when taking photo? My S2 took quite some to focus n many times it does not focus correctly

 

[expositox]

Does the auto focus takes long when taking photo? My S2 took quite some to focus n many times it does not focus correctly

For macro shots, might need to focus and refocus multiple times especially if the macro item takes up a small screen space (e.g. I had difficulty trying to take a macro pic of a pencil because it was too thin).

But otherwise it's fast and snappy!

 

[otacon]

For macro shots, might need to focus and refocus multiple times especially if the macro item takes up a small screen space (e.g. I had difficulty trying to take a macro pic of a pencil because it was too thin).

But otherwise it's fast and snappy!

There is no ways I can find a nexus in sg to try the phone?

 

[a&w_rootbeerz]

Wanted to get white as I thought red looks like a toy but no regrets. Bought from Mobyshop at FEP. Came from a Sony Z1.

Actually red is nice too