Hey XDA community,
I have had a Black Nexus 5 for some time now. Unfortunately I'll perhaps buy a new Nexus new because mine broke.
Should I go with the Black (Which I previously had) version or the Red version? I don't know what to choose really since I've heard good and bad things about the red version..
Thanks in advance!
well, as a phone, they are exactly identical. i guess the only differences would be the color and the rubbery feeling the black phone has on the backside.
simms22 said:
well, as a phone, they are exactly identical. i guess the only differences would be the color and the rubbery feeling the black phone has on the backside.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, that's exactly what I've heard about the red version..
S0ul_ said:
Yeah, that's exactly what I've heard about the red version..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
personally, id rather go with the rubbery feel
simms22 said:
personally, id rather go with the rubbery feel
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And about the battery life? Only a custom kernel can improve that really, right?
S0ul_ said:
And about the battery life? Only a custom kernel can improve that really, right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
battery life.. battery life is mostly about how you personally use your device, how you personally set it up, what apps you install, and, mostly, the quality of your data/phone connection. everything else is minor. for kernels, you can have one person that says that they have great battery, and another that says opposite.
simms22 said:
battery life.. battery life is mostly about how you personally use your device, how you personally set it up, what apps you install, and, mostly, the quality of your data/phone connection. everything else is minor. for kernels, you can have one person that says that they have great battery, and another that says opposite.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah but the battery life on the N5 is quite bad. I can't get a day out of it sometimes :/
Well let's wait for 4.4.3 I guess..
S0ul_ said:
Yeah but the battery life on the N5 is quite bad. I can't get a day out of it sometimes :/
Well let's wait for 4.4.3 I guess..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
a day is relative.. what kind of screen on time do you get? and hows your phone connection? data connection?
simms22 said:
a day is relative.. what kind of screen on time do you get? and hows your phone connection? data connection?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On-Screen-Time .. About 3 hours with 4G & wireless on... Well most times.
S0ul_ said:
On-Screen-Time .. About 3 hours with 4G & wireless on... Well most times.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thats about average, not terrible and not great. what screen brightness do you keep the phone at? ive found about a 30-60 minute difference in sot if i keep the brightness at 60% as opposed to about 20%.
simms22 said:
thats about average, not terrible and not great. what screen brightness do you keep the phone at? ive found about a 30-60 minute difference in sot if i keep the brightness at 60% as opposed to about 20%.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I usually keep it on Automatic
S0ul_ said:
I usually keep it on Automatic
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that will keep sot lower. automatic isnt the best for battery life.
simms22 said:
that will keep sot lower. automatic isnt the best for battery life.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So.. Like.. 30% would be the sweet spot?
S0ul_ said:
So.. Like.. 30% would be the sweet spot?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
30% should be better, yes
i used to have the white one and bought the red one..the red one looks really nice..stands out more than any other phone out there..everyone looks at my phone wherever i go
hello00 said:
i used to have the white one and bought the red one..the red one looks really nice..stands out more than any other phone out there..everyone looks at my phone wherever i go
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've seen some reviews about the red version. They say it's not quite red. It's like a very bright red/orange-y version. Is that true? (I can't assess that myself because in youtube reviews, cameras interfere with colours)
If I could redo, I would buy red. I still don't understand why they won't let you have alt colors for the front of the nexus instead of just black (ew)
I'd totally go for red, if I was buying it now.
I like the red its very bright close to an orange but I love it.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
The red definitely does look almost like a neon-orangeish/red (to me at least, it's what I own), it's undoubtedly eye-catching. Depends on whether or not you think that's a good thing. Haha
Related
I have used this now for about a month, I wanted to share what my G2 is doing as far as these batteries. For eight bucks I cannot complain.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250954241640?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Doc76013 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250954241640?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Item no available!
This probably makes the phone look as ugly as sin
My Extended Batteries
Kéno40 said:
Item no available!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just checked the link and 6 are available.
gtmaster303 said:
This probably makes the phone look as ugly as sin
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well for me it was a matter of a battery that worked over six to eight hours, I do a lot of camping and power is not available so it was more important to me to have a phone. It does make it rather bulky however not to me anyway ugly.
Doc76013 said:
Well for me it was a matter of a battery that worked over six to eight hours, I do a lot of camping and power is not available so it was more important to me to have a phone. It does make it rather bulky however not to me anyway ugly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Even a stock battery goes for a lot more than 8 hours.... With data disabled, my stock battery kept my phone alive for a whole WEEK once (very very light use).
http://www.ravpower.com/ravpowerr-d...galaxy-s4-i9500-with-nfc-dark-blue-cover.html amazon link. http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-520...F8&qid=1373878057&sr=1-4&keywords=RC-B600BE01
i used lots of extended batteries but not a 5200 size yet so i was leary of size and weight and most about back cover but i was very please with all 3. fit and feel were perfect for me so no issues there. cover has a gloss finish that shows some smudges but thats to be expected imo. price was $21.99 and free shipping which i thought was reasonable then after using it for 1 full cycle i really liked the price.back cover is also easy to remove and its much stronger than stock samsung cover which i also liked. overall i'm very pleased with the unit. got some pics to try and show some views of size/finish and overall usage stats. these stats are from 100% on first charge. i'm on second charge and stats thus far are even better and i will try to update this thread with those stats. if i missed anything you guys wanna know please ask or pm me. also forgot to add NFC (Near Field Communication): a set of standards for establishing communication between smart devices. The function is applied broadly in contactless transactions (such as Google Wallet), data exchange, simpler Wi-Fi setup, and more.
Why does it dip and come back up ? You charged it? What ROM is this?
Do a test without being on WiFi the whole time and without plugging it in.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 2
leyvatron said:
Why does it dip and come back up ? You charged it? What ROM is this?
Do a test without being on WiFi the whole time and without plugging it in.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i didnt actually charge it was moving few files over to pc for maybe 2min. but i get it charged those 2 min. i use wifi 24/7 cause tmo blows in my are. rom is infamous 4.0.
Only 7 hour screen time? Expected more. I got 5H with Stock battery
cytonic said:
Only 7 hour screen time? Expected more. I got 5H with Stock battery
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
post some pics, how many hours total? (not screen time) its just out of box battery with o cycles on it. post pictures please.
screen brightness is on 100% bright, gps was used a ton and the game in usage is a online game, i can get huge numbers with just my screen on all day with no apps running, pictures back up talk so...
hmmmmm
cytonic said:
Only 7 hour screen time? Expected more. I got 5H with Stock battery
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No you dont, it is just imposlible even in theoretical way man
AlenKing said:
No you dont, it is just imposlible even in theoretical way man
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol try running Wicked ROM My average was 5 to 6 hours.
THX
darren.wlsn1 said:
http://www.ravpower.com/ravpowerr-d...galaxy-s4-i9500-with-nfc-dark-blue-cover.html amazon link. http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-520...F8&qid=1373878057&sr=1-4&keywords=RC-B600BE01
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks man this is it i ben loking for good extend battery for 7 days and this one is great and you give me prof
---------- Post added at 02:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:59 AM ----------
cytonic said:
Lol try running Wicked ROM My average was 5 to 6 hours.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was thinking that you mean on Stock Firmware and all aps that man yould use i with all of that i think i got point here i was using CM and AOSP and my bat was great but without bunch of things
Actually looks pretty good to be fair. good to know you have wifi on 24/7 and screen brightness on full. 2days + with that sort of usage is great, despite what some people have put. especially for a 5200.
just as a note, can you say what apps you've used / how often through the day.
e.g. i use facebook for a good few hours.
emails check and sync regularly.
couple of hours every day browsing xda forums.
etc etc etc
that kind of thing i got myself a 7500 zero lemon battery and it is so very bulky, so im thinking about downsizing slightly to something thats still going to perform well. this looks like a good candidate
why is the last photo photoshopped to be thinner?
Pay $2 more for Anker brand IMO
I have a lot of troubles with my battery on my d850...
Like after 15 minutes of 10%bright and wifi just reading blogs, my battery on 100% got 96 %
I have a lot of problems some one can help me? I want to flash 10H or something like that on mu phone to get better battery life
Or some tips and tricks, what if i flash again my 10d to unroot and start on 0?
You can't flash any updates from the other variants. Wait until the bootloader gets unlocked so you can flash a few roms/updates/etc. Until then, we have to wait for att to push out an ota.
What a cruel world...
My battery life has been solid on this thing.
cammykool said:
My battery life has been solid on this thing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe i need a full restauration
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2820827
Go here, for flashing stock firmware.
Go look at the forums.... I finally get about 5hrs screen on time and 40hrs run time.... All about tweaking. If you're rooted and g3tweakbox and Greenify.
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app
please share the info
blaker13 said:
Go look at the forums.... I finally get about 5hrs screen on time and 40hrs run time.... All about tweaking. If you're rooted and g3tweakbox and Greenify.
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
would you mind to share links to the info?, I have been looking and tweaking my phone, so far, battery life still sucks!, please halp!
Or buy a 10,000 mA backup Anker battery from amazon (25.00 USD) and when your battery runs low plus the USB to phone and press the button. I have that, and extra battery, battery life is the last thing i worry about lol
kennypow3rs said:
Or buy a 10,000 mA backup Anker battery from amazon (25.00 USD) and when your battery runs low plus the USB to phone and press the button. I have that, and extra battery, battery life is the last thing i worry about lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've had that battery pack for a couple of years. It's excellent.
I am noticing a fair amount of battery drain though. I'm guessing it's the ridiculously high resolution screen.
czucker said:
I've had that battery pack for a couple of years. It's excellent.
I am noticing a fair amount of battery drain though. I'm guessing it's the ridiculously high resolution screen.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is 100% correct. QHD/2k screen was not needed and is the BIGGEST battery hog for this phone. Its a shame, this phone could have been the perfect device, but as strange as it sounds, the screen is just too good and came to soon.
It is a shame. I was getting significantly better battery life on my Oneplus.
Out of curiosity, what are people doing to increase battery life beyond things like lowering brightness, turning off wifi, bluetooth, etc. . . .
czucker said:
It is a shame. I was getting significantly better battery life on my Oneplus.
Out of curiosity, what are people doing to increase battery life beyond things like lowering brightness, turning off wifi, bluetooth, etc. . . .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So was I on my one plus. Screen just kills the battery significantly to the point where I'm kinda sick of it and the lack of Roms. I just ordered a Z3 good by LG...see you guys on the flip side.
kennypow3rs said:
So was I on my one plus. Screen just kills the battery significantly to the point where I'm kinda sick of it and the lack of Roms. I just ordered a Z3 good by LG...see you guys on the flip side.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If roms drop this weekend like you predicted, will you cancel the order?
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app
kennypow3rs said:
That is 100% correct. QHD/2k screen was not needed and is the BIGGEST battery hog for this phone. Its a shame, this phone could have been the perfect device, but as strange as it sounds, the screen is just too good and came to soon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's where this bad boy comes in... http://www.amazon.com/Warranty-Zero...id=1414210434&sr=8-1&keywords=LG+G3+zerolemon :highfive:
Mine's on the way but I've purchased two batteries from them for a Note 2 and Note 3. Both were stellar.
Here's some discussion on the G3 battery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/accessories/lg-g3-zerolemon-t2887095
I was going to pre-order this device when it goes up for preorder on the 27th.
The only concern I have is the battery life. I'm coming from my HTC One M7ul and it isn't getting that great of battery life..
1. Does the OnePlus One have better battery life than the One m7 (for anyone that has had a M7)?
2. Has the battery drain issues been fixed with this phone?
I don't want to get stuck with a phone at has worse battery than my previous. I've only heard of "battery drain" issues from some forum posts.
Some critics say that the battery is "awesome" or "very good", but when I hear it from users that actually use the phone daily, they said it isn't that great... somehow even with a 3100mAh battery... strange.
What battery drain are you talking about?
oneplus said:
What battery drain are you talking about?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ummm...
battery drain = the battery doesn't last very long throughout the day, drains quicker than it should? lol
Chubby_Skunk said:
Ummm...
battery drain = the battery doesn't last very long throughout the day, drains quicker than it should? lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ive heard about a few, but in most cases its about the user having unnecessary apps on.
Chubby_Skunk said:
Ummm...
battery drain = the battery doesn't last very long throughout the day, drains quicker than it should? lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where are you getting this information? The battery and CPU combo on this device yields phenomenal battery life. It's light years better than the HTC.
Transmitted via Bacon
Peri- said:
Ive heard about a few, but in most cases its about the user having unnecessary apps on.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh okay, makes sense then. Thank you!
timmaaa said:
Where are you getting this information? The battery and CPU combo on this device yields phenomenal battery life. It's light years better than the HTC.
Transmitted via Bacon
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
From OnePlus One forums and here at XDA...
But yeah a 3100mAh battery w/ a 801 SOC should be pretty good.
Wouldn't doubt it would be better than the m7. Thank you!
No issues on battery life for me. Better than anything I've had before.
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
Chubby_Skunk said:
From OnePlus One forums and here at XDA...
But yeah a 3100mAh battery w/ a 801 SOC should be pretty good.
Wouldn't doubt it would be better than the m7. Thank you!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Keep in mind that battery drain issues are usually user generated, and are not the fault of the phone or software/firmware. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this device to anyone.
Transmitted via Bacon
Chubby_Skunk said:
I was going to pre-order this device when it goes up for preorder on the 27th.
The only concern I have is the battery life. I'm coming from my HTC One M7ul and it isn't getting that great of battery life..
1. Does the OnePlus One have better battery life than the One m7 (for anyone that has had a M7)?
2. Has the battery drain issues been fixed with this phone?
I don't want to get stuck with a phone at has worse battery than my previous. I've only heard of "battery drain" issues from some forum posts.
Some critics say that the battery is "awesome" or "very good", but when I hear it from users that actually use the phone daily, they said it isn't that great... somehow even with a 3100mAh battery... strange.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Got to admit when I read this I was like what the hell is this guy talking about. What were there like 3 people who complained about battery life. You got to be kidding me when people are posting 5-10hrs SOT.
Man listen just get the damn phone and you will love it...Thats it. some of the stuff I read in here makes me really wonder do you people really read up on this phone and see all the positive stuff said or do you just feel like creating a thread.....
My bad I know I know say what you want about me... Its late and I had to vent
playya said:
Got to admit when I read this I was like what the hell is this guy talking about. What were there like 3 people who complained about battery life. You got to be kidding me when people are posting 5-10hrs SOT.
Man listen just get the damn phone and you will love it...Thats it. some of the stuff I read in here makes me really wonder do you people really read up on this phone and see all the positive stuff said or do you just feel like creating a thread.....
My bad I know I know say what you want about me... Its late and I had to vent
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
haha thanks buddy.
I've been reading non stop to find the next best phone after i loved my M7.
This is the one I think.
A Cyanogenmod phone is always #1 to me. Especially being only $349 for 64GB model!!!
Keeping my Pixel 32gb kicking. Just replaced the battery and the screen.
How many other users keeping their of Pixel alive?
Has anyone had issues with new installed screens? (New screen looks like it has burn in already)
What was wrong with your screen?
I've had my pixel for less than 1 year so I'm going to keep it for a while, surely going to replace the battery in the long run
Flipz77 said:
What was wrong with your screen?
I've had my pixel for less than 1 year so I'm going to keep it for a while, surely going to replace the battery in the long run
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I already had a bad battery. I dropped my phone last month but was still able to use it with the shattered screen. So I figured I'd keep using it and replaced the screen and battery. Plus this small investment is much better than purchasing a pixel 2/3.
Just wanted to let people who want to keep their og pixel. New battery on day 3.
tecsironman said:
Just wanted to let people who want to keep their og pixel. New battery on day 3.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you stop charging to 100%, your battery will last way more than 3 years.
https://batteryuniversity.com/index.php/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries
I use this; works great on the Pixel:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/root-battery-charge-limit-t3557002
post-mortem said:
If you stop charging to 100%, your battery will last way more than 3 years.
https://batteryuniversity.com/index.php/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries
I use this; works great on the Pixel:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/root-battery-charge-limit-t3557002
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm never really thought about it. What do you set your charge limit to?
tecsironman said:
Hmm never really thought about it. What do you set your charge limit to?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Personally, I limit mine to 60%, which correlates to roughly 3.9V. At that charge level, the battery will outlive the phone's usefulness.