Hello guys, let me explain my situation. I own the white 32gb nexus 5 since day one.
I dropped my phone yesterday and, as a result, the screen is now broken and there is a huge damage on top, beside the microphone.
I was looking for replacement part and I guessed if I could assemble the black matte frame with my white back cover.
The new phone will be black earpiece, matte black sides and white soft back.
Would you guys suggest me following this path?
I'm used to manipulate electronics, working on this phone doesn't sound like a problem at all for me.
I would like to point out that the Nexus 5 has it's screen glued. This makes replacement difficult.
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fluffybunny707 said:
I would like to point out that the Nexus 5 has it's screen glued. This makes replacement difficult.
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Can be done, though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564493
Yeah, there's actually a guide but my account is to new to post it. Op, check out ifixit. It has a great Nexus 5 teardown tutorial.
goo.gl/vzmOQN maybe this will work?
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Would you think that this mod is worth?
I'm quite worried about the result.
Do you think the two parts will match well together?
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I'm not exactly qualified to say personally but if you are used to working with electronics, then you can give it a try. After all the screen is broken and most of the other parts are easy enough to fix a far as far as the tear down says. I would personally think that replacing the earpiece would be relatively easy. After all the Nexus 5 has a very high repair ease rating.
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Just received an email from Xgear
" We currently have tempered glass in development for the Nexus 4, we estimate that it will be ready by December-January."
YES! can't wait! Loved the one I had on my gnex
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IIRC, Xgear got a lot of flak for the mildly-visible dot layout on their S3 glass protector. Also, I'm noticing while I type, the phone seems a lot less sensitive than my S3. Hopefully it doesn't screw it up for the people that actually want this!
I actually hated the one on my Galaxy Nexus. I think the curved display is what ruined the soft key sensitivity. Hopefully this one will be better because it's a flat phone.
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Awesome! I hate the feeling of other screen protectors.
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how does this stuff compare to SGP GLAS.t??
I've read that SGP's stuff is made in the same factory that produces the protectors for XGear now.
I bought three of the Galaxy Nexus protectors when they came out; had one on the VZW GNex that I sold, have one on the GSM GNex that I'm about to ship to a friend on Friday (sold it, bought another 8G Nexus 4 to be my spare), and I have a third left over that's going out with the phone too. Always had great results, LOVED them, didn't mind the "dots" at all and never had any adhesive/curve problems.
I hate using a wet-apply type (BSE for now) protector on my N4's front glass, but it's all I have until XGear or whoever they rebrand from actually releases a product.
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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Vanhoud said:
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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That looks cool! I might have to get one
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The big question is: How well will it play with the curved sides of the screen of the Nexus 4?
^ This!
What do you guys mean by dots on the screen?
I don't think the dots are going to be on the screen. The dots were on the original Galaxy Nexus screen but they revised it
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Today, you can pre-order the screen for $25.50. Comes out to apx $31 after shipping for me.
khanh1289 said:
Today, you can pre-order the screen for $25.50. Comes out to apx $31 after shipping for me.
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Wtf I ordered mine yesterday.... time to cancel and reorder
Did you use a discount code?
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Yeh sorry forgot to mention use discount code HOLIDAY12 so save some dough!
Looks interesting.
Too bad they don't sell these in retail stores. I'm the only one of my friend's w/ a N4 so I won't be able to see it in person. Too expensive to try. Will wait for you guys to review... haha
gqukyo said:
Too bad they don't sell these in retail stores. I'm the only one of my friend's w/ a N4 so I won't be able to see it in person. Too expensive to try. Will wait for you guys to review... haha
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I had the protector for my old Galaxy Nexus and it was amazing. Cannot wait to get this 1
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I wonder why they don't keep the entire panel clear...
cheapskate88 said:
I wonder why they don't keep the entire panel clear...
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Because then you would see the adhesive along the edges
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This does seem pretty interesting and I might give it a shot. Hopefully it should fit fine with the bumpers on.
I just got the white nexus 5, and the back seems very off white, I was expecting it to be a bit more...whiter? Atleast based on the pics I saw. I have attached a pic..
Is that just the way it is for everyone?
It's more of a eggshell white, rather than the white you find on Apple and Samsung devices.
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It's more of a eggshell white, rather than the white you find on Apple and Samsung devices.
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Its not even the white eggshell white. Its a bit yellowish if you will, just a bit disappointed after seeing all the pictures. Is this how it is for everyone?
Uploading it again, the first one doesnt seem to show up.
Adding a link also
http://tinypic.com/r/wbpi5j/5
Um that is white
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It's just a slight off white, but it's not yellowed by any means. First your picture is quite yellow, also the case may change the white a bit, looking near the camera, your phone looks white to me.
Also, that IMEI on the back of your phone is just a sticker, you can take that off.
Looks fine to me. I think the clear case you have is probably making it look less white, but that looks no different then anyone else's.
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LaGeek said:
I just got the white nexus 5, and the back seems very off white, I was expecting it to be a bit more...whiter? Atleast based on the pics I saw. I have attached a pic..
Is that just the way it is for everyone?
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It's meant to be like that because of the coating makes it more durable
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yup, its def off white, egg shell, almost grayish. i initially ordered the white, going with black instead now
A picture of the phone without the case would have been a better way to make your point.
Mine's white. Should it be so white it glows in the dark?
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So, has anyone tried coloring the white speaker grill on the Nexus 5 with a sharpie or something or even markers? It's not something I HAVE to have, it would just be really nice and then I could have a perfect Nexus 5, well at least in my eyes it would be perfect
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Huh? What is the point of this thread? You want to know if someone else colored their white nexus with a marker?
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Perhaps you should've purchased the black unit?
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ldubs said:
Huh? What is the point of this thread? You want to know if someone else colored their white nexus with a marker?
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Lmao
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Lol, I would have but white is the only one they had at the time I ordered. I was okay with it till I opened the box and saw that front speaker grill.
And yeah, I guess the point of this thread is to figure out if anyone has colored their white nexus 5
Zephyr101 said:
Lol, I would have but white is the only one they had at the time I ordered. I was okay with it till I opened the box and saw that front speaker grill.
And yeah, I guess the point of this thread is to figure out if anyone has colored their white nexus 5
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Buy spigen case that is in white colour and enjoy you proper storm trooper phone
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00EV8Y5MQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1386570194&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
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MattSkeet said:
Buy spigen case that is in white colour and enjoy you proper storm trooper phone
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00EV8Y5MQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1386570194&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
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I have the Spigen Slim Armor and I'm considering getting the Neo Hybrid. I don't really know what I want, having this beautiful Nexus 5 in my hands makes me want to buy so many things for it!
Well I can't say that I never thought it wouldn't happen but I just cracked my precious Nexus 5's screen. Now I did buy a caseology slim fit case but didn't like so I was planning on getting a spigen case and in the mean time gave just been rocking it naked with a screen protector. Alright so real quick, I had a hoodie on with one pocket and some how flew out seemed to land on top right bezel sending like 2 (main) hairline cracks down the screen. Though the digitizer is fine.
So, any way you guys can help with the best way of getting this fixed, either good priced repair option or (if not too hard) easy guide to screen replacement, I'm a bit tech savvy but never replaced a screen.
Thanks for any help you guys can give in advance.
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Here is a google group discussion about it: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/kK1uhW6if9c[1-25-false]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQS618ayL5w
^^ video on how to
Thanks will definitely take a look into this.
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Hey Guys! Question, I saw Max Lee (high on android) take his note 5 apart, was curious where you can get the parts for the note 5. I have a tmobile note 5 and LOVE it, but got clumsy and dropped it, and dinged up the edge of the frame. There is someone that lives about 20min from selling the metal rear frame housing + loud speaker, only pickle is its for sprint. Having it be just the housing/frame, would it be ok to use for tmobile or are there parts in there that are going to be conflicting? I hate having a dinged up phone, so instead of getting a new one, just thought it would be easier to get the housing/frame and replace that. Any suggestions where to get it or if that sprint housing/frame would work?
I've replaced my back glass 5 times, metal frame 1 and lcd and digitizer 1. Bought all parts for sprint from ebay.
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sandman7793 said:
I've replaced my back glass 5 times, metal frame 1 and lcd and digitizer 1. Bought all parts for sprint from ebay.
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Can find the bezel for 20 dollars if you look hard will update with link when I find my source I belive it's white and blue only
sandman7793 said:
I've replaced my back glass 5 times, metal frame 1 and lcd and digitizer 1. Bought all parts for sprint from ebay.
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Ever consider a case?
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grneyez said:
Ever consider a case?
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Broke the back twice in a case. I already gave that phone away anyways, just like the note 3 for att, note 4 for t mobile, note 4 for att. I bought the s7 edge, and yes it's in a case, but I doubt for long. Haha.
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Good luck with it
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