Hello guys, i'm going to visit a cousin in the USA and i'm thinking of already ask him to buy a nexus 5, the case and the screen protector so i just need to get it with him when i arrive there.
My first doubt is: as i live in brazil, i was reading that some guys are having problems with 4G connectivity, and i read that if you are going to buy nexus 5 to use in Brazil you need the model D821, cause the usual model D820 will cause problems with the 4G frequency here, so... as i want my cousin to buy it for me (probably on Google Store), does he need to specify during purchase that he wants model D821? anyone that lives in another country with another frequency get through this?
And my other doubt is: I read on many reviews on amazon, people complaining about things like "i bought case X and screen protector Y, but they are not good together, the case is taking my protector off...", i'm thinking about take the most common "combo" on amazon, the Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible TPU Case for LG Nexus 5 and the iSmooth LG Google Nexus 5 Ultra Clear Premium HD Screen Protector, and i would like to know if any users of the forum use these together and if they make compatible together.
Thanks already
As for the case combo I would look into the spigen screen protector it is a dry one and I prefer dry ones over the invisishield and it is much cheaper 3 for like $8.
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you cannot specify during the purchase process whether you want an 820 or 821. if you're in the US and order a nexus 5, they're gonna ship you the variant that is supported in your region. in this case, the 820. the same goes for purchasing a nexus outside the US. you'll have to look online for either a used 821 or find out how you can purchase an 821 from a non-US play store.
Is it possible to flash different radio in D820 to make it compatible with other regions?
No
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screen Protector..
I have a cute Case and clear screen Protector..
xBeerdroiDx said:
you cannot specify during the purchase process whether you want an 820 or 821. if you're in the US and order a nexus 5, they're gonna ship you the variant that is supported in your region. in this case, the 820. the same goes for purchasing a nexus outside the US. you'll have to look online for either a used 821 or find out how you can purchase an 821 from a non-US play store.
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So is there any way that i can ask my cousin in the US to buy there to me a D821 model (with the price near the google store's one )? idk, maybe amazon or something.
He said you have to either find one from the non play store or purchase a used one.
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It's so sad. All the other places have a big difference in terms of price compared to the google play of US . i think i will keep my nexus 4...
But for example, if i take the nexus 5 D820, i will lost 4G here in my country but i can continue to use 3G?
Can't you just use a proxy and purchase it that way?
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Does anyone know if I can get one from a retailer with warranty? Or am I doomed to buy a used one on Ebay? Thank you.
You could go to best buy and pick one up. Add the black tie protection and you'll be golden
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nbeebe24 said:
You could go to best buy and pick one up. Add the black tie protection and you'll be golden
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I'm not sure about all Best Buy stores, but they stopped carrying T-Mobile here in MN. Now the Nexus S for T-Mo is very rare around here.
d_phekt said:
I'm not sure about all Best Buy stores, but they stopped carrying T-Mobile here in MN. Now the Nexus S for T-Mo is very rare around here.
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I'm sure there are brand new NS's on eBay, and if so it will come with a 1 year manufacturer warranty
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I see Nexus S in fair shape still going for $300 on Craigslist here because they're hard to find, which is nice because I'm, gonna sell mine when the Galaxy Nexus comes. That should make up some of the difference so my wallet doesn't feel too much pain. But to answer the OP question. Check with your local Best Buy and see if they still carry T-Mo. If they do you'll have no problem. If not then Craigslist or ebay will be your best bet, but as nbeebe24 stated... there will be no warranty.
Thanks all. No longer sold at Best Buy, unfortunately. I'll try and get a good used one and add a Squaretrade warranty.
Hello, pretty rudimentary question, but: I am interested in getting a Nexus 5 because I hear the Nexus line gives you the least trouble among Android phones for installing custom ROMs and doing rooting and such. I am trying to decide whether to buy from Google vs from T-Mobile (my current carrier). Google has the phones available but says they take three weeks to ship. T-mobile sent me an email saying they now have them available; when I called them they said they had already sold out and so could not give me a price, but when in stock again they *might* be able to offer me a discount compared to Google's wholesale price.
Here's my question: T-mobile did say that if I ordered from them, the phone would be carrier-locked. They said they had the ability to unlock the phone "free of charge" (wondering if there's a catch there…). I honestly do not care if the phone is carrier-locked or not, but like I said I specifically am getting this phone in order to minimize nonsense when installing custom ROMs or OSes other than Android. Will buying a "locked" phone, or in general buying a phone from T-mobile rather than direct from Google, create any obstacles to mucking about with the phone's software? Is there some "correct" way to order the Nexus 5 (I know with HTC you have to order a special "developer version" from a separate page) other than just the Play link on the google.com/nexus5 page?
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I've been a long standing T-Mobile customer for years now. I had NO problems when I purchased my Nexus 5 from Google Play (was one of the first lucky ones). All you do is put your SIM card in the phone before you power it up. Its the new small (micro) SIM cards. I never needed to have my phone unlocked.
Don't you let anyone fool you on thinking its a different phone if you purchase it through T-Mobile instead of the Play Store. It's the same phone.
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Difference is it will be about 100 more if you get it from tmo
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It didn't take weeks to ship maybe two weeks for the black version. I ordered my nexus 5 November 13 and had it in my hands the 15th. Order the white 32gig if you want it fast. Otherwise pay 100$ for the same exact phone though T-Mobile.
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Difference is it will be about 100 more if you get it from tmo
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Hah!
When I talked to T-mobile on the phone, one of the reps said they could probably get me a discount if I ordered through them, and the other one said it might cost more…
Maybe I'll just go ahead and order rather than wait around just to get a price that might well be higher anyway. Thanks y'all
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Hah!
When I talked to T-mobile on the phone, one of the reps said they could probably get me a discount if I ordered through them, and the other one said it might cost more…
Maybe I'll just go ahead and order rather than wait around just to get a price that might well be higher anyway. Thanks y'all
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There's no might lol. It will cost more than play store.
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Hey All,
I live outside US where Google Play Store does not sell Nexus products.
I am planing to visit US in the coming weeks, and i am looking for a place (store) where i can buy an Unlocked (Off-Contract) Nexus 5.
Any info/suggestion is appreciated.
EDIT: I guess the appropriate word is Off-Contract Nexus 5.
And I read somewhere that Sprint - T-Mobile and BestBuy are selling Off-Contract Nexus 5 for $449.99.
So the actual question became; If i buy and Off-Contract Nexus 5 from one these sellers, can i just use it with any carrier available in my country. (Neglecting the difference between US and ROW version, since all i need is 3G for now.)
Thanks.
Zhoene said:
Hey All,
I live outside US where Google Play Store does not sell Nexus products.
I am planing to visit US in the coming weeks, and i am looking for a place (store) where i can buy an Unlocked Nexus 5.
Any info/suggestion is appreciated.
Thanks.
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As far as I know they're all unlocked, even when purchased from one of the carriers, but I think you'll get hosed on the price buying from anyone other than Google.
Every single Nexus 5 (or any Nexus in fact) is unlocked. No matter where you get it from. It's just the price that pays for the convenience. You can get one outright from a carrier and say you already have a (insert that carrier's name here) SIM that you'll pop in when you get home. However carriers will charge you ridiculously more then 349/399 for the phone. You can try finding one used that somebody already received, or if you're staying long enough, order one from Google.
Zhoene said:
Hey All,
I live outside US where Google Play Store does not sell Nexus products.
I am planing to visit US in the coming weeks, and i am looking for a place (store) where i can buy an Unlocked Nexus 5.
Any info/suggestion is appreciated.
Thanks.
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If you life in europe I cant recommed buying it from the US because not all that many people know that that there are actually 2 variants of the Nexus 5, one for non-US markets and one for the US. The difference are the 4G bands you wont have LTE with the american version in other parts of the world.
TheCrazyDirectioner said:
Every single Nexus 5 (or any Nexus in fact) is unlocked. No matter where you get it from. It's just the price that pays for the convenience. You can get one outright from a carrier and say you already have a (insert that carrier's name here) SIM that you'll pop in when you get home. However carriers will charge you ridiculously more then 349/399 for the phone. You can try finding one used that somebody already received, or if you're staying long enough, order one from Google.
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thekaykev said:
If you life in europe I cant recommed buying it from the US because not all that many people know that that there are actually 2 variants of the Nexus 5, one for non-US markets and one for the US. The difference are the 4G bands you wont have LTE with the american version in other parts of the world.
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Actually my country (Turkey) does not have 4G yet, it is expected to arrive through the end of 2014. Also people expect the price to be around 800$ in my country. And LG G2 is being sold for around 700$ which puts me in dilemma. I still want the Nexus 5, but i don't think i can stay enough in US to order from Google, and i guess stores like BestBuy don't sell Nexus 5 without carriers.
Could we see non-carrier versions of Nexus 5 in stores in the near future, or would it only be Google keep providing them?
Can buy nexus 5 from Google, carriers or sim free 3rd party in uk
There are no "carrier versions". Theres a US version and a ROW version, both unlocked. That's it
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Can buy nexus 5 from Google, carriers or sim free 3rd party in uk
There are no "carrier versions". Theres a US version and a ROW version, both unlocked. That's it
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I see.
So what is the best 3rd party ROW version seller in Europe?
I guess the appropriate word is Off-Contract Nexus 5.
And I read somewhere that Sprint - T-Mobile and BestBuy are selling Off-Contract Nexus 5 for $449.99.
So the actual question became; If i buy and Off-Contract Nexus 5 from one these sellers, can i just use it with any carrier available in my country. (Neglecting the difference between US and ROW version, since all i need is 3G for now.)
Zhoene said:
I guess the appropriate word is Off-Contract Nexus 5.
And I read somewhere that Sprint - T-Mobile and BestBuy are selling Off-Contract Nexus 5 for $449.99.
So the actual question became; If i buy and Off-Contract Nexus 5 from one these sellers, can i just use it with any carrier available in my country. (Neglecting the difference between US and ROW version, since all i need is 3G for now.)
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Yes, assuming there are GSM carriers where you are. :good: (GSM carriers use sim cards)
If you're willing to wait, you could have one of your US friends buy the Nexus for you and then ship it over when it arrives. You might not want to wait that long (understandably,) but I just can't justify paying an extra $100 for a phone due to corporate greed.
Bought mine from T-Dimension on Ebay. Very happy with my purchase!
Shipped from Hong Kong and got it 5 days later. The D821
soltheman said:
If you're willing to wait, you could have one of your US friends buy the Nexus for you and then ship it over when it arrives. You might not want to wait that long (understandably,) but I just can't justify paying an extra $100 for a phone due to corporate greed.
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Right, but the main problem is that i don't think the customs would let the device in. In my country it is forbidden to ship things that cost more than $100, and if they catch it, they are likely to seize the device or just send it back.
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Right, but the main problem is that i don't think the customs would let the device in. In my country it is forbidden to ship things that cost more than $100, and if they catch it, they are likely to seize the device or just send it back.
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Trojan horse.
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Trojan horse.
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Yea, looking for a seller who will make a Trojan horse for me then.
I just bought mine from a very well known seller on eBay, had it shipped to me in 2 days while I was in the US and it cost 355$ including shipment.
Guys My Brother is coming to India on 24th, so obviously today I asked him to bring Nexus 5. but he told that it takes around 10-15 days to deliver. we don't have that much time. can you guys suggest where to buy nexus 5 online for a fast delivery?
if it may help he lives in Texas.
Thank you.
Best Buy should have it but it would be a bit more.
Any idea how much it would be?
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Any idea how much it would be?
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It's $450. But you can price match it at their best buy. Just print out the google play store price (make sure it says it is in stock) and then print out their policy. Ask them to match it for $350. It should work. I got mine matched at that price at bestbuy
Keep in mind it MAY NOT WORK in India. There are TWO models. An American Model and a international model.
I suggest you MAKE SURE your carrier supports it.
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Hi,
I cracked the glass on my N5, and I'm looking for a replacement digitizer+LCD.
Ebay lists some "original" replacement parts, but I'm having some questions which I can't find the answer to.
1) Is the replacement LCD+digitizer normally the same for the D820 and the D821 (Ebay seller did not know)?
2) How is the quality compared to the original?
Thanks
They are OEM, most likely pulled off new phones being parted out.
Source: I work for a privately owned repair company. We've ordered 5 of them so far
Edit: Also, the model numbers don't matter for the screen. They only matter for motherboard purposes AFAIK. North american vs European .
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Sirgatory said:
They are OEM, most likely pulled off new phones being parted out.
Source: I work for a privately owned repair company. We've ordered 5 of them so far
Edit: Also, the model numbers don't matter for the screen. They only matter for motherboard purposes AFAIK. North american vs European .
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Thanks - a very precise and usefull answer.