Hello,
I recently bought my nexus 5 D820 from china from an online Retailer. The phone came in new packing and timer was also zero when i turned the phone on. But still i am a little worried as i cannot trust chinese retailers to sell original stuff every time. Below i have posted some screenshots of the phone, Can you guys help me verify if the phone is genuine, i have seven days until no reason refund.
mrsaya said:
Hello,
I recently bought my nexus 5 D820 from china from an online Retailer. The phone came in new packing and timer was also zero when i turned the phone on. But still i am a little worried as i cannot trust chinese retailers to sell original stuff every time. Below i have posted some screenshots of the phone, Can you guys help me verify if the phone is genuine, i have seven days until no reason refund.
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screenshots wont help us. they could of very well put kit kat on a knock off phone. we need pics of the actual phone
china nexus rockssss
Check the photos.
Looks real from the photos. I'd get Android Hardware Info from the play store and install it. No way that they can fake the readout of that. If you can't get it in China let me know and I'll DL it and pull the APK for you.
Looks completely legit.
a few points to note..
(1) it seems to me that this is a genuine Nexus 5..
(2) D820 is the north american model that works with the said area's lte only.. if u plan to use lte in other areas of the world, u should get a D821 model..
(3) better blur the 3rd photo's IMEI information (that little label), or remove that photo completely.. IMEI is ur phont's unique id and u dont want to disclose it to others..
I think it is ok, hardware wise.
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Definitely an original one no worries. Mine will arrive by the latest of december 12 Damn i want this phone so much
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I think it is ok, hardware wise.
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What app is that?
I usually use cpu-z to identify hw but this looks good too
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It looks like "Android Hardware Info" from JFDP Labs. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dama.hardwareinfo).
Thanks all of you guys. Loving mine and just found out that I didn't even paid that much of premium for not ordering from Google play. Mine cost about 488 USD.
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This will be my first Nexus so I'm not sure how you guys generally go about it. In addition to being on the Play store, are these usually sold by the big online retailers like Amazon? If so, would they be likely to have it immediately when it's released, or would Google hold onto some sort of "exclusive" sales period?
I do know that I'm not interested in buying it from AT&T just on general principles, but might consider some other non-Google source if I'm guaranteed availability & quick shipping.
I'm pretry sure best buy will have it along with tmobile. Best place to buy will probably be the play store. Also wrong section
rochrunner said:
This will be my first Nexus so I'm not sure how you guys generally go about it. In addition to being on the Play store, are these usually sold by the big online retailers like Amazon? If so, would they be likely to have it immediately when it's released, or would Google hold onto some sort of "exclusive" sales period?
I do know that I'm not interested in buying it from AT&T just on general principles, but might consider some other non-Google source if I'm guaranteed availability & quick shipping.
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I'm pretty sure that they will be offering the Nexus 5 on Amazon. I'm not completely sure because its Google ( unpredictable ), but the Nexus 7 (2013) was on Amazon, so I assume that the Nexus 5 will be too.
Probably just the playstore and possibly the carriers. Retailers would want a piece of the pie and these are already subsidized by Google at $350 ~
Usually sold only on playstore to start with, but Google may partner with amazon and best buy as well. But whatever it is place an order from play store as soon as the device goes for sale. Then look if you can get locally from best buy since you can always cancel or return the play store order.
My preference if it's available amazon, I will go for it with prime shipping. Always easy to deal with amazon customer service than Google or usually no clue best buy customer service.
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This will be my first nexus too. If bought from a carrier, will they be adding their own bloat like they do on other phones or will it stay true to the stock android experience? Would you still get your updates from Google or are you stuck waiting for the carrier to push them out?
premo15 said:
This will be my first nexus too. If bought from a carrier, will they be adding their own bloat like they do on other phones or will it stay true to the stock android experience? Would you still get your updates from Google or are you stuck waiting for the carrier to push them out?
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No bloatware I believe not sure about updates though.
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I hope to get it from T-Mobile (as long as they don't screw everyone over like they did with the Nexus 4 and offer it at a higher price) since I would be able to pay for it over 2 years and not have to pay full price right away.
Also, just read this on the official blog:
Nexus 5 will be available soon at the following retailers: Sprint, T-Mobile, Amazon, Best Buy and RadioShack.
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I wish I knew when it was available in bb. I would rather skip the shipping.
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I have to wait for T-Mobile, I'll be able to trade in my nexus 4.
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I'm patiently waiting for amazon to sell it. It seems like no one has any information on that...yet.
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I'm patiently waiting for amazon to sell it. It seems like no one has any information on that...yet.
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They should be listing the phone within a few days.
Is that based on a source? Or just based on their track record with the Nexus 7 (2013) ?
Even if they don't list it until Nov 6th, i'd get it before i would have if ordered from the play store. I just hope its not a debacle like the chromecast. Then again, that was because of the netflix promo.
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They should be listing the phone within a few days.
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I'd like to know as well if this is from a source or just an educated guess. I have Amazon GCs I can use if it's not that long of a wait for Amazon to get it. T-Mobile's "in the coming weeks" makes it sound like it could take a month for them to get it and I don't know if they will increase the price like they did the Nexus 4.
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Is that based on a source? Or just based on their track record with the Nexus 7 (2013) ?
Even if they don't list it until Nov 6th, i'd get it before i would have if ordered from the play store. I just hope its not a debacle like the chromecast. Then again, that was because of the netflix promo.
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Outrager said:
I'd like to know as well if this is from a source or just an educated guess. I have Amazon GCs I can use if it's not that long of a wait for Amazon to get it. T-Mobile's "in the coming weeks" makes it sound like it could take a month for them to get it and I don't know if they will increase the price like they did the Nexus 4.
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http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/android-for-all-and-new-nexus-5.html :fingers-crossed:
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http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/android-for-all-and-new-nexus-5.html :fingers-crossed:
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The way I read that is it could be any time before Thanksgiving time so it could be a whole month before we see it at those retailers.
One of my friend is gonna return from the US for vacation on december 31st and I was hoping to get a nexus 5 via him.
So my question is when will be nexus 5 be available again?I know that its a silly question but I think you can predict the availability of the next stock by the pattern of the nexus 4 stock last year.
moreover im hearing alot of defects in nexus 5.do majority of the nexus 5 has this issue or its just a few unlucky ones?im saying this because i cant RMA it if it does have any defects.
your help is appreciated.
I think it would be difficult to predict stocking levels, even trying to base it on the Nexus 4. From what's been showing up on the order pages, I'd guess more stock will be coming mid- to late-November.
As far as defects go, remember that most people come to forums and complain. Far fewer come to say that everything's great. So issues that are really pretty isolated seem like they're much more widespread. That's no guarantee of getting a perfect unit, of course, but then again there's no consumer electronics device being sold today where you can likely get such a guarantee. They all have issues.
wynand32 said:
I think it would be difficult to predict stocking levels, even trying to base it on the Nexus 4. From what's been showing up on the order pages, I'd guess more stock will be coming mid- to late-November.
As far as defects go, remember that most people come to forums and complain. Far fewer come to say that everything's great. So issues that are really pretty isolated seem like they're much more widespread. That's no guarantee of getting a perfect unit, of course, but then again there's no consumer electronics device being sold today where you can likely get such a guarantee. They all have issues.
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http://www.phonearena.com/news/Black-16GB-Google-Nexus-5-officially-sells-out_id49289
can u explain what this means?I thought the nexus 5 was sold out 25mins after it was released.here its written it was available every now and then depending on when u checked :/ im pretty confused.so that means if i had checked quite a few times everyday i could have bought one?
overclock360 said:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Black-16GB-Google-Nexus-5-officially-sells-out_id49289
can u explain what this means?I thought the nexus 5 was sold out 25mins after it was released.here its written it was available every now and then depending on when u checked :/ im pretty confused.so that means if i had checked quite a few times everyday i could have bought one?
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No. The article means that if you want to purchase a black N5 16 GB from the Play Store, you can't right now because its sold out. Previously, the Play store would allow you to purchase this particular variant of the phone but it would say that it wouldn't ship until anywhere from 2-5 weeks later. Now, it won't let you purchase that model at all because its still out of stock and Google presumably doesn't have an accurate estimate of when they will be receiving more stock. They will eventually have stock but they just don't know when. So that's what the article is referring to, that the phone has flip flopped between being available for purchase with a 2-5 week shipping delay vs not being able to be purchased at all (its current status). Please keep in mind that this only applies to the black 16 GB version. Other colors/configurations are available for purchase from the Play store but with delayed shipping several weeks later.
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No. The article means that if you want to purchase a black N5 16 GB from the Play Store, you can't right now because its sold out. Previously, the Play store would allow you to purchase this particular variant of the phone but it would say that it wouldn't ship until anywhere from 2-5 weeks later. Now, it won't let you purchase that model at all because its still out of stock and Google presumably doesn't have an accurate estimate of when they will be receiving more stock. They will eventually have stock but they just don't know when. So that's what the article is referring to, that the phone has flip flopped between being available for purchase with a 2-5 week shipping delay vs not being able to be purchased at all (its current status). Please keep in mind that this only applies to the black 16 GB version. Other colors/configurations are available for purchase from the Play store but with delayed shipping several weeks later.
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Thanks dude now i understand it.I just ordered a nexus 5 32gb black.will i get it before 23rd december?
Most likely.
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I know it just came out, but I do not need to buy one until February. Should I wait?
No you ough wait until next year when they realse the N6 i think.
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Yes it does....
joshpdavis80 said:
I know it just came out, but I do not need to buy one until February. Should I wait?
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If you are waiting for Google Play Store, please don't wait for them. The best you can do is get free shipping or playstore credit. For retail, the price starts to come down after a few months. If it is close to Christmas, Easter or any major holidays then there are great deals to be taken.
On a new device like this, Google doesn't usually reduce the price. They may offer additional incentives for the holiday season, such as Play Store credit, free shipping, etc., but that's about it. The price won't be reduced until just before the next nexus phone is released, probably 4th quarter 2014. Of course, there's always the possibility of some crazy event affecting the norm... but I wouldn't count on it.
Phone is already cheap for what you get. Check out the Moto G for $200.
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joshpdavis80 said:
I know it just came out, but I do not need to buy one until February. Should I wait?
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The price is already so low for what it is. Please stop being so cheap.
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joshpdavis80 said:
I know it just came out, but I do not need to buy one until February. Should I wait?
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on sale!!?? just like the other user said the moto g mite be the phone for u.. the N5 is already crazy cheap for what u get.. do be honest one of the main reasons i got the n5 is the development it gets.. this is my first nexus phone and i love it.. i have had some many top of the line phone in the past 3 years and none of them come close to the love this phone gets.. i will never get another htc one.. or a galaxy phone again... im sticking with nexus:good:
I am fine with paying $349.That is a great price for the phone. What I am trying to decide is whether to purchase it now or wait for February when I will actually get to use the phone. I want to purchase it now, so that I can have it already. However, if it it might get reduced between now and then, it would be wise to wait. In the past have the prices stayed constant until the new model came out?
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I am fine with paying $349.That is a great price for the phone. What I am trying to decide is whether to purchase it now or wait for February when I will actually get to use the phone. I want to purchase it now, so that I can have it already. However, if it it might get reduced between now and then, it would be wise to wait. In the past have the prices stayed constant until the new model came out?
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It dont get any better than what the price is on play store. Hell, I got a 32GB one and it was cheaper than what T-Mobile wanted for it. There's your savings lol
P.Mobile said:
i will never get another htc one.. or a galaxy phone again... im sticking with nexus:good:
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I'm done with Galaxy phones too. I booted up my S4 today to update it to the new MK2 OTA update because I'm getting it ready to sell. After a few weeks with my N5 I had already forgotten what a pain in the a$$ Knox is. Never again!
The battery on my Nexus 4 no longer holds a charge very well. Neither LG or Google directly sell replacement batteries from what I gather. Does anyone know a reputable source to purchase an OEM replacement battery? I'm considering this seller on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-BL-T5-BL..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item2a386ff701
but you just never really know what's legitimate these days. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Also,
Does anyone know where I can find an OEM Nexus 4 USB cable? I know any micro usb would suffice but I happen to like the aesthetic design of that cable.
motojdm said:
The battery on my Nexus 4 no longer holds a charge very well. Neither LG or Google directly sell replacement batteries from what I gather. Does anyone know a reputable source to purchase an OEM replacement battery? I'm considering this seller on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-BL-T5-BL..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item2a386ff701
but you just never really know what's legitimate these days. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Also,
Does anyone know where I can find an OEM Nexus 4 USB cable? I know any micro usb would suffice but I happen to like the aesthetic design of that cable.
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LG service centers do provide battery replacements for a cost. I got mine replaced a couple of months back for around $22.
i just bought a replacement battery a couple of weeks ago. got it yesterday and it works fine, but be careful with ribbon cable it snaps easily
paid $19 on ebay for it
I got a legit battery from this guy for my brother's nexus 4. After a battery cycle so far no issues. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-LG-...ptimus-G-Google-Nexus-4-2100mAh-/141174118723
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does the extended battery exist for nexus 4?
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does the extended battery exist for nexus 4?
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LG spares replacement in Spain is the best for me, only 23€ shipping cost included, genuine product guaranted
One question, why did u guys replace battery? Burned? didn't keep charge as long? I'm thinking in replacing to have more battery life. I've had my phone for a year and a half and wonder if it will make enough difference to get one
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alwaysbmx said:
One question, why did u guys replace battery? Burned? didn't keep charge as long? I'm thinking in replacing to have more battery life. I've had my phone for a year and a half and wonder if it will make enough difference to get one
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Battery "life" of a lithium ion is around 500 cycles. If you've charged your phone daily, you've hit that 500 cycle mark. At this point, your battery has probably lost up to 20% of its capacity.
I usually go on ebay and i look for the one that was purchased the most
Help
twochinz said:
I usually go on ebay and i look for the one that was purchased the most
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I need a battery for my Nexus 4 and see 3 sellers selling what looks to be legit LG batteries but they are $99, 109, and $123... The I get countless ones that are $10-20 ea and some look legit and some obviously are not... Then there are some that are used, like new, new like, etc....
Can someone PLEASE point me to a REAL, NEW battery!!! I cant tell whats what anymore!
Thanks
Hey, funny i write this 3rd time in forum today while I am looking for good car suggestions. But I bought original LG display from this guy http://stores.ebay.de/homeshop-gmbh/ . He has also battery for nexus 4 but i am not sure if its 100% original.
MrKaupo said:
Hey, funny i write this 3rd time in forum today while I am looking for good car suggestions. But I bought original LG display from this guy . He has also battery for nexus 4 but i am not sure if its 100% original.
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Dude, why would you buy a screen from eBay for 90 euros and don't even know 100% if it's original, when for 80 euros you can buy it directly from LG. I bought one a month ago and it's amazing, plus you have 1 year warranty.
iksimkd said:
Dude, why would you buy a screen from eBay for 90 euros and don't even know 100% if it's original, when for 80 euros you can buy it directly from LG. I bought one a month ago and it's amazing, plus you have 1 year warranty.
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You have a link for lg's parts store? Or did you just go to an lg warranty center.
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Warbuff said:
You have a link for lg's parts store? Or did you just go to an lg warranty center.
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They have an online store for selling spare parts for their phones. Let me find the link and I'll send it to you.
EDIT: Here you go: http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch-nexus-4-lg-e960-acq86270901.html?___store=spareslg_uk&___from_store=spareslg_pt
iksimkd said:
They have an online store for selling spare parts for their phones. Let me find the link and I'll send it to you.
EDIT: Here you go: http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch...__store=spareslg_uk&___from_store=spareslg_pt
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Pretty cool. Unfortunately Europe only. Thanks.
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Warbuff said:
Pretty cool. Unfortunately Europe only. Thanks.
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I don't think it's Europe only. On the right side there is a picture that says "Worldwide shipping..." which should mean that they ship spare parts anywhere in the world. If you want to order something maybe try and contact them first if they can ship to your country.
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I don't think it's Europe only. On the right side there is a picture that says "Worldwide shipping..." which should mean that they ship spare parts anywhere in the world. If you want to order something maybe try and contact them first if they can ship to your country.
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Thanks. Will look into it.
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iksimkd said:
Dude, why would you buy a screen from eBay for 90 euros and don't even know 100% if it's original, when for 80 euros you can buy it directly from LG. I bought one a month ago and it's amazing, plus you have 1 year warranty.
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I don't have LG center in my country and buying from LG store online with shipping was more expensive.
Hello everyone,
I'm a Xperia Z2 owner but as I'm starting to get into developing I'm looking to get a Nexus 5. I'm from the Netherlands and if I'd like to hear from others that got theirs here as well. Where did you get it, for how much, any bad experiences with it so far?
On another note, Android L might be coming out soon so I'd really like to be one of the 'first' to try it out via a Nexus device.
Well that's my short story. Hope to see you all around in these forums!
lyubor said:
Hello everyone,
I'm a Xperia Z2 owner but as I'm starting to get into developing I'm looking to get a Nexus 5. I'm from the Netherlands and if I'd like to hear from others that got theirs here as well. Where did you get it, for how much, any bad experiences with it so far?
On another note, Android L might be coming out soon so I'd really like to be one of the 'first' to try it out via a Nexus device.
Well that's my short story. Hope to see you all around in these forums!
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I have it for 3 months and love it, the Z2 has a better CPU and more ram but the N5 doesn't need that to be the best. I got mine from coolblue but there are stores where you can get it for cheaper
Well I've found one on Belsimpel for 327 so yeah. I don't mind the spec bump down. I'm looking for the 16gb version since I don't plan to fill it with much as everything I need is on a cloud-based service.
I have a Galaxy S5 and may be getting the 32GB version from Google Play for 399 euro`s. Or i wait a while longer and bit to get the Nexus 6 on release. Nexus devices are still the best imo but after a while i get boared and want to try another device
Ordered it from Belsimpel. Shipping was very fast. Ordered it from there because the other shops in Holland didn't have the black one in stock on that moment.
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I bought mine a month ago on bol.com
Good price, next day delivery at alberthein servicepoint.
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Got mine from belsimpel.nl as well, but nowadays it seems the device costs a lot more at their website. However, I really like the N5, but did have a problem with the camera. And when you want belsimpel to get it repared, count on a very long time untill you'll get your device back. Very bad service...