Google Nexus 5 by LG Preview (LG D820)

[mc_gusto]

 

These android kitkat bars are gonna be huge in Japan. I expect a green tea android kitkat bar to follow. They already make the flavor. They make about every other flavor. Maybe a key Lime Pie kit kat bar to make the disappointed happy.

 

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[GoWireless]

It could be a political decision, retribution for VZW. Or it could be a technical reason, since band class 13 is the only one of the bunch that has an inverted FDD downlink/uplink.

 

AJ

Interestingly, if you look at the image in post #58, you'll see that the low band antenna on the the device is connected to a four position switch, with only 3 positions of which are being used (cellular+smr, gsm900, and LTE b17). Assuming the rest of the rf components can handle the inverted link setup, it shouldn't be difficult to adapt the design to add support for VZW's LTE band as well.

Edited September 8, 2013 by GoWireless

[tigmd99]

http://m.gsmarena.com/lg_d820_is_cdma_g2_model_not_the_nexus_5-news-6749.php

 

What is it then? Why would LG release another G2 variation? G2 mini?

Edited September 9, 2013 by tigmd99

[GregSmoov]

http://m.gsmarena.com/lg_d820_is_cdma_g2_model_not_the_nexus_5-news-6749.php

 

What is it then? Why would LG release another G2 variation? G2 mini?

I hope they are wrong but those @evleaks guys are pretty reliable.

[GoWireless]

I hope they are wrong but those @evleaks guys are pretty reliable.

Doesn't make any sense because of where the camera hole is situated. Plus, there is already an approval for a CDMA model that S4GRU covered on the front page that appears to be the "real" CDMA G2.

[GregSmoov]

Doesn't make any sense because of where the camera hole is situated. Plus, there is already an approval for a CDMA model that S4GRU covered on the front page that appears to be the "real" CDMA G2.

Maybe someone from Google is trying to use them to throw off the public since the FCC filing pretty much list all the specs.

[GregSmoov]

The evleaks info just doesn't make sense. The Sprint G2 already passed thru the FCC and this lacks Verizon LTE bands so it's obvioiusly not a VZW device. Also the screen size 4.96" vs 5.2", battery size 2300 vs 3000 mah, camera position and no backside power button.

 

I think Google is using evleaks for damage control. I'm not buying it. 

[newboyx]

Evleaks is usually pretty solid, but they seem to be wrong on this one. It may not be a Nexus, but it definitely isn't the G2.

 

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[djw39]

Evleaks is usually pretty solid, but they seem to be wrong on this one. It may not be a Nexus, but it definitely isn't the G2.

 

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I agree, the evidence demonstrated here on S4GRU is more comprehensive and convincing. The evleaks screenshot may just have placeholder photos, it's not persuasive at all

 

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[djw39]

Plus, like I said earlier, D720=NS4G, D820=NS5G, duh!

 

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[mc_gusto]

The reference to hammerhead and key Lime Pie is pretty convincing it's the nexus. And the wireless charging and non removable back. It's def not the g2. It may not be the nexus but it's def not the g2.

 

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[jordanlong20]

I guess most likely scenario is that the evleak tweet contains place holder photos

 

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[mc_gusto]

I think it's time for a new article that calls out evleaks. Time for more traffic!

 

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[cletus]

As an aside, does anyone know of any upcoming Google events that would announce this phone if it was a new Nexus device?

[ericdabbs]

As an aside, does anyone know of any upcoming Google events that would announce this phone if it was a new Nexus device?

 

Don't worry Google will host an event when the time is appropriate.  I would expect the event in early in November like last year with invites/leaks about the event to be announced in mid-late October.

[MacinJosh]

I have a very hard time believing evleaks this time. Someone paid them off to post that. The question is, why? Are they that mad that we pulled this off so well, putting 2 and 2 together with the video clip that Google outed the next Nexus and then the FCC outed the D820 only days later?

[WiWavelength]

I think it's time for a new article that calls out evleaks. Time for more traffic!

 

Whatever the hell evleaks is, it is probably wrong in this instance.  The circumstantial evidence that the LG D820 is a Nexus device is substantial, and the big tech press has largely agreed with our inductive inference.  That said, we have no further evidence with which to challenge evleaks' refutation.  So, there will be no article on that topic.

 

We do not have the resources, connections, and invitations that the big tech press does.  Yet, because we follow the FCC OET closely for future Sprint devices, we still broke the story on the potential Nexus 5.  That was our impressive win.  The big tech press, though, will tell the rest of the next Nexus story as it evolves.  We simply cannot compete with those big tech press advantages -- at least, not yet.

 

AJ

[mc_gusto]

At least some blogs are skeptical of evleaks too.
http://androidandme.com/2013/09/devices/evleaks-the-lg-d820-is-not-the-nexus-5/
http://www.androidcentral.com/evleaks-lg-d820-just-cdma-g2-variant

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[djw39]

Whatever the hell evleaks is, it is probably wrong in this instance.

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AJ

evleaks is pretty well known. I agree, I also think he is wrong this time.

 

 

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/06/28/evleaks-revealed-android-polices-exclusive-interview-with-evan-blass-the-man-behind-evleaks/

 

 

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Edited September 9, 2013 by djw39

[WiWavelength]

evleaks is pretty well known. I agree, I also think he is wrong this time.

 

My advice to everyone.  If you want to be well known, use your own damn name.  What is the "evleaks" crap supposed to mean?  Yeah, I am known as "WiWavelength" around the Web, but I still sign every post, as I do not hide behind a nom de plume.

 

AJ

[mc_gusto]

Well if he used his real name he wouldn't be much of a leaker. We'll not for long at least.

 

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[WiWavelength]

Well if he used his real name he wouldn't be much of a leaker. We'll not for long at least.

 

I highly doubt it.  I am not sure what the "ev" in "evleaks" is supposed to mean, but the name is obviously a copycat of WikiLeaks.

 

But these device leaks are not the kind of info that prompt law enforcement and/or prosecution.  If anything, the OEMs enjoy the fevered anticipation and free publicity.

 

AJ

[tigmd99]

My advice to everyone.  If you want to be well known, use your own damn name.  What is the "evleaks" crap supposed to mean?  Yeah, I am known as "WiWavelength" around the Web, but I still sign every post, as I do not hide behind a nom de plume.

 

AJ

evleaks = name of the guy is Evan Bass.  ev is just his first two letter of first name.

Edited September 9, 2013 by tigmd99

[mc_gusto]

I highly doubt it. I am not sure what the "ev" in "evleaks" is supposed to mean, but the name is obviously a copycat of WikiLeaks.

 

But these device leaks are not the kind of info that prompt law enforcement and/or prosecution. If anything, the OEMs enjoy the fevered anticipation and free publicity.

 

AJ

I meant more like he wouldn't get as many leaks from his sources. But the article above reveals who he is finally. Ev stands for Evan. Interesting read. He still seems off on this one. Looks like he assumed 820 and 821 were the same thing.

 

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[djw39]

I highly doubt it. I am not sure what the "ev" in "evleaks" is supposed to mean, but the name is obviously a copycat of WikiLeaks.

 

But these device leaks are not the kind of info that prompt law enforcement and/or prosecution. If anything, the OEMs enjoy the fevered anticipation and free publicity.

 

AJ

Guys he is not secret, his name is Evan Blass and he is profiled at the link in my last post. He was a senior editor at Engadget and managing editor at pocketnow for many years.

 

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