[Q] Fact or Fiction ?!?! - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Guys, did Nexus 5 really get an hardware update? I mean I just got my nexus 5 ordered Dec 24 and the serial number starts with 311, I don't really see speaker holes any bigger and I don't see and sharp edges or light bleeding. How can I tell once and for all that I do in fact have an updated hardware if there is really such a version.
Thanks

For the last time, there is no updated hardware version.
311 is the build month of October 2013. Hardware version is REV_11 in the bootloader and all of them have been that so far.

AHA! sorry guys I read about updated version a while back everywhere and did not see any other news otherwise.
Thanks
shotta35 said:
For the last time, there is no updated hardware version.
311 is the build month of October 2013. Hardware version is REV_11 in the bootloader and all of them have been that so far.
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Hi,
Some reading: Will everyone please stop talking about different hardware versions?...

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HD3 UK release

Hi does anybody know if and when the HD3 will be coming to the Uk,
it's just that I am due for an upgrade next month and I'm getting the HD2,
which will tie me up for another 18 months. I have read speculation of a November release, and if this is true I may as well hold out till then.
Anyone know when the HD5 will be released, while we're at it?
elyl said:
Anyone know when the HD5 will be released, while we're at it?
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Think your funny eh sunshine.
Q3 this year (juli), a 4,3 inch HTC device will probably be released.
Check this news about it.
I am with you on this one. I also would like to know exactly when it will be released. I am in the US and have SPRINT. So, I know that will mean an even longer wait for me and everyone else who has either SPRINT or VERIZON who are both CDMA. I also would like to know if HTC will release one with a keyboard.
nosh10 said:
Hi does anybody know if and when the HD3 will be coming to the Uk,
it's just that I am due for an upgrade next month and I'm getting the HD2,
which will tie me up for another 18 months. I have read speculation of a November release, and if this is true I may as well hold out till then.
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Dialaphone are doing the HD2 on vodafone £40 a month 300 mins ult txt and ult net on a 12 month contract. If minutes aren't an issue go for that wish I had seen it before I signed up for my 24 month lol

[Q] Updated N5 in Google Play shop?

Hi friends,
I was just wondering if the hardware-updated N5 is being sold now at the Google Play shop. I want to buy the updated one, but I don't know if they're still shipping the old version. If that's the case, I would like to wait until I can buy the updated one.
Anyone's got a clue?
Thank you so much
Mine shipped from the Play Store on December 3rd, arrived on the 9th and appears to be the updated version. The buttons have no rattle. I took a picture of the speaker holes and compared it to the photo in this thread and the size of mine matches the larger holes in what is supposed to be the updated version.
That's my experience, nothing official, so I can't say whether one you order from the Play Store would be the same or not.
Thank you.
I've read that post and some people have been given an updated N5, but for other people not. Let's hope here in Spain arrives one updated.
Looks like 312 and newer are the modified ones.
Nexus 5 Stock 4.4.1 (AT&T)
Unlocked Bootloader, Root, ART
mvelasquez87 said:
Looks like 312 and newer are the modified ones.
Nexus 5 Stock 4.4.1 (AT&T)
Unlocked Bootloader, Root, ART
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Where does that number appear, please?
Sent from my Nexus 5
PhilipTD said:
Where does that number appear, please?
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Check your box. If SN starts with 310K, it's old. 311K is revised.
dnt get so exited
"" There are apparently some issues though, with the Original Poster(OP) advising that the new phone had ‘more yellow display’ and ‘green stuck pixels’.""
For more : http://ausdroid.net/2013/12/13/revised-nexus-5-hardware-shipping-to-some-customers/
ch0c0lateb0yctg said:
Check your box. If SN starts with 310K, it's old. 311K is revised.
dnt get so exited
"" There are apparently some issues though, with the Original Poster(OP) advising that the new phone had ‘more yellow display’ and ‘green stuck pixels’.""
For more : http://ausdroid.net/2013/12/13/revised-nexus-5-hardware-shipping-to-some-customers/
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Mine is a 311, I thought it was the 312 going forward that were revised> Mine doesn't look like it has the larger speaker grille and the buttons dont rattle, although I do have it in a Spigeon Slim Armor case... but even before the case no rattle.
Probably because if there is a difference its not even noticeable.
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I have the 311 and im not sure if its the updated one or not but i have absolutely no button rattle or anything so im completely happy with mine
Do you think they'll keep building new hardware versions indefinitely? It may be, in fact, what they intend to do, since they don't produce huge numbers of devices all at once any more, but, rather, add smaller batches to their stock according to projected demand. This certainly gives them the opportunity to work out the kinks with LG, which, in theory, would have a significant effect on customer satisfaction. If this is the case, however, then waiting for the next best iteration could bring you right up to the release of the Nexus 6.
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the 3xx designation is not a hardware rev, its just a production date
310 - Oct 2013
311 - Nov 2013
312 - Dec 2013
Guess what is going to happen right after New Years..
401 - Jan 2014
All of this stuff about new hardware is probably BS. Things are probably fitting better/rattling less/not as yellow/blah blah blah because they arent shipping out bad phones rather than magically making them better.
One guy on Reddit gets a phone that rolled over from 311k to 312k that happened to have a larger speaker hole by 0.002" and automatically that means Google updated everything. Not so fast...

Any News about 7.0?

Hello all... Is there any updates about news for 7.0? When will it come? Oct, Nov or Dec? What will it have new?
7 minutes ago Mo Versi (@moversi) post a news about the October security update for A9, M9 and HTC10 (new security update will be OTA on 10/24) so i think that Nougat update will be very soon! ( i hope so)
We have an unofficial version of cm14, that's it as of right now
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We have an unofficial version of cm14, that's it as of right now
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where? I just found for Desire 816, M8 and Sensation.
ultramal said:
where? I just found for Desire 816, M8 and Sensation.
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Page 93 of the CM13 thread someone gave a like to the file from their Google drive
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/general/cm13-t3290846/page93
@htchelp stopped answering me about it when I called them on their BS canned responses. I asked what I can do as a consumer since they flat out lied to me, no reply in over a month.
Its horror waiting on update,and not just on HTC devices.I mean ,the best way is to buy Pixel phone.Its get always the newest software and this is the future,cos of security uodates.
In December it will be for A9!
Enviado desde mi HTC One A9 mediante Tapatalk
Well, I just saw this now
There's hope now...
joel_sinbad said:
There's hope now...
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If that is true we should get it this Week.
Otaku-San said:
If that is true we should get it this Week.
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Ohh, those dreams... I hope it is true.
Tired of waiting, bought the HTC 10...
It's a ****ing beast!
You should not have had to buy a new phone to get what you were promised.
Really disappointed from HTC, i think i will never trust again HTC.
first they say screen protection is gorilla glass 4 and after test shows its GG3 they hide it!
they promise 15 days update after nexus and now there is mouths and even M9 gets the update and we not.
feeling sad for buying A9
With HTC you are still one of the first to get the Nougat update.
True, they did say "15 days for A9" and that appeared to be a broken promise but still we're getting it very fast.
Come on, 2 months is not much. Be patient.
mcnico said:
With HTC you are still one of the first to get the Nougat update.
True, they did say "15 days for A9" and that appeared to be a broken promise but still we're getting it very fast.
Come on, 2 months is not much. Be patient.
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I bought it for that promise, and I preferred HTC instead of the Nexus 6p... totally disappointed with the "HTC marketing fail"
Technically they're still faster than the other OEMs around... maybe by the end of the month we're having Nougat on our devices...
I also bought it instead of Nexus 5, thinking a big company like HTC never broke a big promise like this, they dont peomise it for M9 but as we see secound device was that and we still remain on marshmallow! Ok 15 day is not possible for a big update like nougat and again ok htc 10 is flag ship, but why they release it for M9 but not for A9?!
joel_sinbad said:
Technically they're still faster than the other OEMs around... maybe by the end of the month we're having Nougat on our devices...
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Technically they was...
Actually other brands have their models with Nougat today.

HDR10 update

Ok. The promised HDR10 update is scheduled this month..
Any news?
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richteralan said:
Ok. The promised HDR10 update is scheduled this month..
Any news?
Sent from my HTC U11 plus using Tapatalk
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Still no HDR10 update here. Eu version and yet in 1.10. Bad for HTC. First delays sending phone, now no HDR update, wondering why HTC is loosing money with his mobile division.
No HDR10 update here in China yet.
Chinese version of the phone obviously.
original.motorboy said:
Still no HDR10 update here. Eu version and yet in 1.10. Bad for HTC. First delays sending phone, now no HDR update, wondering why HTC is loosing money with his mobile division.
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it would be nice to get the update for the December security patch at the very least. we still have a few hours to go before December ends. OP did this with Nougat and Xiaomi just updated the Mi A1. HTC might surprise us, just with the phone deliveries.
ferdzso said:
it would be nice to get the update for the December security patch at the very least. we still have a few hours to go before December ends. OP did this with Nougat and Xiaomi just updated the Mi A1. HTC might surprise us, just with the phone deliveries.
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Hehe still having hope. One reason for not buying HTC was this, no updates. Finally I bought it because I think it's one of the best phones this year.
But a phone with no support is not good, like you said still in October security patch. That's not good for a new phone. That's one reason to change this phone. A powerful one.
I knew this would happen. Im glad that I have cancelled the preorder and it seems that I wount be re-ordering. Sadly, sooner or later, you will all realize, that this is just a failed Pixel 2 project and HTC just wanted to get some money back and threw this to the market. There wount be any HDR10 support update (at least a working one) and certainly there wount be any brightness boost to the most dim display ever put to a flagship. Its really sad Im looking forward to buy something useable in April 2018.
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I knew this would happen. Im glad that I have cancelled the preorder and it seems that I wount be re-ordering. Sadly, sooner or later, you will all realize, that this is just a failed Pixel 2 project and HTC just wanted to get some money back and threw this to the market. There wount be any HDR10 support update (at least a working one) and certainly there wount be any brightness boost to the most dimm display ever put to a flagship. Its really sad Im looking forward to buy something useable in April 2018.
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I hope you were wrong. Actual pixel 2 XL is a failed pixel with a lot of screen issues like burning screen or blue screen, and so many other problems like sound recording video and well known others.
I think that HTC will update their phones but not as fast as they say or as good as they promised. Anyways I probably will change this phone in 2018.
Commando said:
I knew this would happen. Im glad that I have cancelled the preorder and it seems that I wount be re-ordering. Sadly, sooner or later, you will all realize, that this is just a failed Pixel 2 project and HTC just wanted to get some money back and threw this to the market. There wount be any HDR10 support update (at least a working one) and certainly there wount be any brightness boost to the most dimm display ever put to a flagship. Its really sad Im looking forward to buy something useable in April 2018.
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LOL
Hdr10
The update will come. Don't worry. :good:
Quantumlogic said:
The update will come. Don't worry. :good:
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Hope so m8
Either way they lied about it coming in December lol
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Either way they lied about it coming in December lol
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That's a fact. But with or without hdr.. This thing is a amazing beast.
So true about that display I compared it to a V30 in store and theyre world's apart!
Phone is boss though all-round, I'm just worried about after sales support at the minute. If this phone runs into issues after the next 5 days (return window) then I'm into the waiting list of 3 months + without a phone, which would leave me kicking myself.
Currently on October patch too - UK. That's shocking. And who's to say we're even going to get one?
In two minds wether to return this and buy a supported device such as a Pixel 2 XL and sacrifice screen, or hold on to this beast and cross my fingers nothing goes wrong with it.
TheMassaB said:
So true about that display I compared it to a V30 in store and theyre world's apart!
Phone is boss though all-round, I'm just worried about after sales support at the minute. If this phone runs into issues after the next 5 days (return window) then I'm into the waiting list of 3 months + without a phone, which would leave me kicking myself.
Currently on October patch too - UK. That's shocking. And who's to say we're even going to get one?
In two minds wether to return this and buy a supported device such as a Pixel 2 XL and sacrifice screen, or hold on to this beast and cross my fingers nothing goes wrong with it.
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I'm worried about support of this phone too. Still in October patch and we are in 2018 now. I took this one instead pixel 2 XL mostly because screen issues of the pixel. Now I'm regretting it.
The camera is good but not as good as expected. No portrait mode or anything similar, also photos are a bit underexposed, a bit dissapointed with camera and max brightness.
So I'm waiting the HDR10 update to see if this can fix something with this phone, otherwise I will sell this and I will take a pixel.
TheMassaB said:
So true about that display I compared it to a V30 in store and theyre world's apart!
Phone is boss though all-round, I'm just worried about after sales support at the minute. If this phone runs into issues after the next 5 days (return window) then I'm into the waiting list of 3 months + without a phone, which would leave me kicking myself.
Currently on October patch too - UK. That's shocking. And who's to say we're even going to get one?
In two minds wether to return this and buy a supported device such as a Pixel 2 XL and sacrifice screen, or hold on to this beast and cross my fingers nothing goes wrong with it.
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My advice. Hold on to this beast! Updates will follow. Probably after the completion of the global U11 OREO update. HTC is a little busy these days. Service should not be a problem. When having problems contact htc directly.
The phone is not yet available in all Europe, let's wait and see what HTC will do. So far i'm enjoying it. I don't care about the HDR10 update, but they need to update the security patch, and minors tweaks on the camera.
mast3rchi3f said:
The phone is not yet available in all Europe, let's wait and see what HTC will do. So far i'm enjoying it. I don't care about the HDR10 update, but they need to update the security patch, and minors tweaks on the camera.
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I think camera need a big update. It's just correct but not the camera it is supposed to be. I will say that u11 normal has better camera than this, it has lot of noise in low light and low detail in general. Video it's just OK, but not awesome. If they manage to upgrade the camera can be one of the top 3, it has potential to it.
I've compared the cameras of the U11 plus with the U11. And yes you are right. I did see some difference between them. Hardware is the same so I believe they will fix it with the first update. But... The frontcam of the U11 plus is better.
Still waiting for a update HTC. No hdr10 no security patch, still in October.
You're doing it wrong HTC. Thinking about a change to mate 10 pro.
original.motorboy said:
Still waiting for a update HTC. No hdr10 no security patch, still in October.
You're doing it wrong HTC. Thinking about a change to mate 10 pro.
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I have the Mate 10 Pro
You will gain screen brightness, better battery and more software features
You will lose smoothness, better camera, better audio, less bugs

XZ3 is up for pre order on amazon

Just pre ordered mine
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Xperia-...CB1275522461_AC_SX118_SY170_QL70&keywords=xz3
Ditto
Is the release date of the 24th accurate? Thought it was coming in October
It was Sept 24 when I ordered it. Now showing Oct 17
Ridiculous Amazon business practices at work:
Your AccountAmazon.comMessage From Customer ServiceHello,
Thank you for contacting amazon.
I understand your concern regarding the regarding the release date for the Sony Xperia XZ3, I am happy to help you in this regard.
Upon checking the with the internal team I see that due to inventory issues with the manufactures itself the sellers have changed the release date on the website which is October 17, 2018.
Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused to you thus far,We certainly don't want our customers to experience this.
I have sent an inquiry to the seller and requested them to update the release dates through notifications so that there wont be any confusion with the release dates.
I may cancel and get the 6GB RAM model from Taiwan
augie7107 said:
Ridiculous Amazon business practices at work:
Your AccountAmazon.comMessage From Customer ServiceHello,
Thank you for contacting amazon.
I understand your concern regarding the regarding the release date for the Sony Xperia XZ3, I am happy to help you in this regard.
Upon checking the with the internal team I see that due to inventory issues with the manufactures itself the sellers have changed the release date on the website which is October 17, 2018.
Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused to you thus far,We certainly don't want our customers to experience this.
I have sent an inquiry to the seller and requested them to update the release dates through notifications so that there wont be any confusion with the release dates.
I may cancel and get the 6GB RAM model from Taiwan
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Same. Has it been sold anywhere yet?
No but I'll link here when it is
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Just ordered the 6GB version here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-Xperi...hash=item1eebcfbea2:m:mhIZk-A6DfigWObP2-9xVCg
Got mine yesterday... It's super nice. Yay for faster European release date
glovesave said:
Got mine yesterday... It's super nice. Yay for faster European release date
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Impressions?
glovesave said:
Got mine yesterday... It's super nice. Yay for faster European release date
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Did you order yours from Clove? I just ordered mine a few hours ago. Hoping to get it next week or so.
iArvee said:
Did you order yours from Clove? I just ordered mine a few hours ago. Hoping to get it next week or so.
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No bought in Denmark.
The screen is out of this world...
augie7107 said:
No but I'll link here when it is
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Just ordered the 6GB version here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-Xperi...hash=item1eebcfbea2:m:mhIZk-A6DfigWObP2-9xVCg
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Do you know if these will work okay on U.S. carriers?
I'm on Straight Talk, using AT&T towers, and I'm unsure if all the XZ3 models support the same bands.
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Do you know if these will work okay on U.S. carriers?
I'm on Straight Talk, using AT&T towers, and I'm unsure if all the XZ3 models support the same bands.
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It will work.
https://www.phonemore.com/sony-xperia-xz3-h9493/specs/4257
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It will work.
https://www.phonemore.com/sony-xperia-xz3-h9493/specs/4257
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Thanks for the link!
Same model number in the link you posted, but there it's showing 4 gigs of RAM, so I'm assuming the only difference in the ones on eBay is the amount of RAM? Everything else is the same?
Yes, that's correct. I'm on AT&T and have bought several Taiwan version Xperia phones and they all work on AT&T. I bought the XZ2 from Taiwan for the same reason, increased RAM. The ebay seller has also added pictures if the box and you can see the bands listed.
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Yes, that's correct. I'm on AT&T and have bought several Taiwan version Xperia phones and they all work on AT&T. I bought the XZ2 from Taiwan for the same reason, increased RAM. The ebay seller has also added pictures if the box and you can see the bands listed.
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Awesome, man; thanks!
Seriously considering this phone, but if I'm going to be paying this much for one I want the best version I can get. My current OnePlus 3T has 6 gigs of RAM, so I didn't want to pay almost double to get less!
Just want to wait to see what they announce at the new Google Event next week in order to make my final decision. Oh, and I also really want the Bordeaux color if I do go for the Sony, which this seller currently shows as out of stock.
The Bordeaux color is at clove, and cheaper too. Hard choice. A XZ3 for ~750 usd is hard to beat
Funk2641 said:
The Bordeaux color is at clove, and cheaper too. Hard choice. A XZ3 for ~750 usd is hard to beat
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That is a pretty good price. Still, I can't wrap my head around the fact of paying more for my new phone than the one I'm currently using while the new phone has less RAM.
May wait until closer to the holidays anyway as my current phone isn't having any problems. Might be able to snag some sort of Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal which would make the price even more palatable!
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The Bordeaux color is at clove, and cheaper too. Hard choice. A XZ3 for ~750 usd is hard to beat
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Not to mention the free Sony XB31. I ordered that on Friday. hoping to get it next week.
iArvee said:
Not to mention the free Sony XB31. I ordered that on Friday. hoping to get it next week.
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I just bought a XB31 speaker last week for my office desk (since I work from home). It's a great little speaker, and I'm really happy with it.

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