Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed
7 Pages « < 4 5 6 7 >Bottom

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 The Nexus 5 Official Thread V3, The Google Flagship YO!

views
     
-kytz-
post Jan 1 2014, 02:34 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(menmissed @ Jan 1 2014, 02:25 PM)
when this phone will be officially launch in malaysia?
*
We can only guess for now, I personally think it'll be within Q1 2014
-kytz-
post Jan 1 2014, 11:15 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(bubble-tea @ Jan 1 2014, 11:08 PM)
Just got my nexus yesterday... what casing are you guys using? im thinking spigen ultra hybrid but i think the back panel will be finger print magnet..
*
Currently using my cheapo USD1 TPU case biggrin.gif And it's not too bad ya icon_rolleyes.gif

Can refer to: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=65515312
-kytz-
post Jan 1 2014, 11:56 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(apendots @ Jan 1 2014, 11:52 PM)
R.I.P my lovely Nexus 5
cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

*
Sorry for the loss, please do mention whether you had any case on, how high is the knock any SP applied?
-kytz-
post Jan 1 2014, 11:59 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(apendots @ Jan 1 2014, 11:57 PM)
nope, im using Spigen Hybrid case.
but it was my fault actually.
I accidentally tersepit my phone at the bonet door.
i forgot i put my phone there.
i wish i could turn back the time.
stup*d me
*
Not sure but I think with Rhino Shield, your phone screen might have survived...
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 12:09 AM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(apendots @ Jan 2 2014, 12:02 AM)
i dont know, maybe yes and maybe no.
actually i already ordered Rhino Shield for my N5, but looks like it too late now.
cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif
*
Ahh that's sad. Really sorry for your loss, I can feel the pain also because I cracked my Samsung SIII twice before.. cry.gif
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 01:03 AM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(apendots @ Jan 2 2014, 12:38 AM)
the screen didnt crack actually, it just the inside of the screen is crack. from the outside its still smooth as new. i didnt know how to buy via eBay, hence i dont know how to install the screen if i buy it anyway
*
Maybe you can just order one and get a phone shop or those repair shops to give it a try smile.gif
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 06:15 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
My Nilkin H+ Glass Protector should be on the way to my place, maybe take another 1-2 weeks time (still in shipment). Selling it as I'm opting for the Rhino Shield Protector instead. Anyone wants my Nilkin Glass Protector please PM me. When it arrives, will let you know smile.gif

Btw, slightly off topic, my new toy today tongue.gif

user posted image
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 07:04 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Jan 2 2014, 06:24 PM)
I am looking for a good optical wireless mouse. Any recommendation? I currently use Mx 518 logi. PM me kay smile.gif
*
Get the one I got lor tongue.gif Damn gooding brows.gif
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 07:38 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
I think mine is with the small speaker grills. I think the speaker sounds pretty decent actually, much better than my Galaxy SIII rclxms.gif
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 09:47 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(xDjWanNabex @ Jan 2 2014, 08:33 PM)
hey guys, just wanna confirm..my nexus is not using LTE (aussie set). Is it due to my sim card? or some other problem! thanks
*
QUOTE(xDjWanNabex @ Jan 2 2014, 08:38 PM)
DiGi
*
Depends on the area covered by LTE lo
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 10:07 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(QuickFire @ Jan 2 2014, 10:00 PM)
Thanks man. I also did some research and came across the same findings as above.

It also appears that even if you use a 2A charger, if your device is rated for 1.2A, it will only draw 1.2A and not the full capacity afforded by the charger. Can anyone confirm this?
*
Pretty much limited by the kernel of the phone. Custom kernels may allow charging with higher input amperage
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 11:23 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(QuickFire @ Jan 2 2014, 11:07 PM)
Guys, I just got my Nexus 5 last night. Always been an iPhone user, so this is new to me.

First up, hardware. I have the wobbly power button for sure, volume rocker wobbles slightly too. This does dampen the premium feel of the ceramic buttons, and is kinda a bummer, but one day on I don't think it matters anymore. Certainly nothing something I would RMA for. Those are the kind of people who will cause the next Nexus 5 to increase in price. My girlfriend's unit also has the same wobbly buttons, so it's gotta be a widespread thing. Other than that I didn't notice anything wrong, not sure if my screen has light bleed but I don't notice anything so it's all good to me. Viewing angle is bad from the corners, but again not a biggie. Overall the screen looks fabulous.

Now I've heard about the battery life of the Nexus 5, but I think mine's performing even worse. Last night I charged the phone up to 95% and unplugged it. It was connected to wifi with mobile data turned off. When I woke up in the middle of the night (2.5 hours later), it had dropped 13%. I've been hearing how good the battery is when idle, and this drop looks really bad. I charged it to 100% at 9am, by 9pm I had 35% left, with only about 1.5 hours of screen on time. Again, looks bad. Any idea what may be causing this? I'm new to Android, so all the sifus out there, point me in the right direction? I'm on stock everything. Didn't change anything.

Some stuff I noticed:-

- One thing I observed is that it fetches my emails instantly. How do I turn this off? Does this eat up a lot of battery?
- Is there a on-screen volume adjuster? I listen to music using my phone and earphones and the physical volume buttons aren't precise. Sometimes its too soft and one step up its too loud. I miss the on-screen volume adjuster on my iPhone. Any other music app to recommend?
- For Chrome, is there a way to put the back and forward buttons on the main browser instead?
*
Definitely something working in the background during idle.

1) Go to Wifi, go to settings the three dot at the bottom right. Select to keep wifi on only when plugged in.

Check Wifi Optimization, uncheck network notification and scanning

2) Do not use Google Now. Deactivate it.

3) Next go to Location settings, off Location Services.

Under Mode, select battery saving and then off GPS.

4) Go to settings, language input, off voice hotkey

5) Go to Data usage in settings, click each of maps and google now (or all google apps) and scroll to the bottom. Check "restrict background data"
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 11:28 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
Can't believe I forgot to ask you to post screenshot. Yeah, please post screen shot for your battery usage and the graph. QuickFire
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 11:32 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Jan 2 2014, 11:30 PM)
oh yea, how much u bought nilkin super shield case?
*
Ebay USD10.99, still waiting for it to arrive at my doorstep lol
-kytz-
post Jan 2 2014, 11:50 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(VeryPhickTenis @ Jan 2 2014, 11:37 PM)
link?  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
*
The one I got, the link expired already as the seller removed the listing.

Can just search, seems like price hiked up.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=nillk...exus+5&_sacat=0

Last time that glass protector went for USD9.99 then went up to 10.99 and now... shocking.gif
-kytz-
post Jan 3 2014, 12:10 AM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Jan 2 2014, 11:30 PM)
oh yea, how much u bought nilkin super shield case?
*
QUOTE(VeryPhickTenis @ Jan 3 2014, 12:07 AM)
thanks but i was asking the link for the cover you ordered  whistling.gif  whistling.gif
*
I thought you guys were talking about the Nilkin Glass Protector sweat.gif

Anyways, the Nilkin flip cover for my phone costs RM24 from Satu Gadget.

The Cover I ordered? Ringke Fusion look alike? That's USD3.49 if not mistaken:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171177115078?ssPag...984.m1497.l2649
-kytz-
post Jan 3 2014, 01:21 AM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(Tsukiyomi001 @ Jan 3 2014, 12:47 AM)
on #1, WRONG. "Keep Wifi On during sleep (KWOdS)" should be set to Always
reason: the phone uses mobile data to connect to internet when wifi is not connected, if KWOdS is set to "only when plugged in", your phone will end up using mobile data when you leave it on the table with screen off. Mobile data uses more power than Wifi.

Voice Hotkey has no impact on battery life.

Disable Sync when you don't need it. I usually switch it on for about 30minutes before I sleep and switch it off after that.

You can confugure the frequency the email apps connect to the server to fetch new emails. I find that 3rd Party apps are better than the bundled ones.

On GPS, GPS module is not activated unless required by a service or an app.
For me, I turn off any location reporting settings in my apps (FB, Twitter etc) except for navigating apps. I turn off Google Now (Voice Hotkey still works) and Google Location Tracking / History too.

As for location settings, I don't see much difference between battery saving / high performance. As I said just now, I have disable location reporting on non-navigating apps. Besides saving battery, I think it helps maintain privacy by denying the app my location.

Touch sounds and vibration are also not good for battery life. It takes a while to get used to, but it's just something you get used to. Keyboard retains vibration even if you switch off vibration in Settings > Sound, if you need it like me.

to further improve battery life, you can flash custom kernels or ROMS, the guides are on the internet

My usage case, as what I described above, gets me around 0.7%/hour battery drain on standby. Some people achieve even better battery life.
*
Thanks for the correction

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Jan 3 2014, 01:22 AM
-kytz-
post Jan 3 2014, 12:37 PM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(apendots @ Jan 3 2014, 12:21 PM)
just want to ask u guys opinion.
is it too expensive if I change the cracked screen with Rm500 price tag.
thats only the price of screen, not include the postage and labour service
*
My Samsung SIII screen cost me RM490 to replace at the Samsung service centre, which is damn cheap already.

I'd say go for it since it's your only option.
-kytz-
post Jan 4 2014, 03:22 AM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
Nothing to do so I'll be rooting my phone now using Nexus Toolkit by Wugfresh smile.gif

Thinking of flashing Franco kernel since a few forumers here mentioned it's for battery life smile.gif
-kytz-
post Jan 4 2014, 04:10 AM

10k Club
********
All Stars
12,573 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
QUOTE(jimbet1337 @ Jan 4 2014, 03:25 AM)
Should consider Hell's Core Kernel too.
*


The part where he press the power button and it shows a new "Reboot" button and 3 options. I don't have this.

So, how do I reboot into TWRP to flash the franco kernel?

First time flashing kernel lol

7 Pages « < 4 5 6 7 >Top
Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0495sec    0.43    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 10th December 2025 - 03:42 PM