Jump to content

Google Nexus 5 by LG Users Thread!

nexgencpu

By nexgencpu
in Google

 Share

Recommended Posts

irev210 Member Level: 4G WiMax

irev210

Posted
Posted

How do we know that Google didn't jump the gun and start releasing phones a day or two too soon when they were really not intended to be in customers hands until the 8th to coincide with sprints release of the device. From everything I'm reading today, the issues are resolved and it is not the 8th yet but we have no knowledge of whether the 8th was the agreement date between sprint and Google for support of these devices.

 

Honestly, it wouldn't have mattered - sprint had NO idea the black 32GB MEIDs were not valid.  The 32GB Black model could have been released in six months and it still wouldn't have worked.  They just had no idea.  Sprint formally launching the 16GB model wouldn't have changed anything on Friday either, as they still wouldn't have any idea the black 32GB MEID was missing.

 

There is a contract that covers the agreement between Google and Sprint (and T-Mobile).  There is no such agreement with AT&T, as it is not listed as supported by Google.  Do you really think that Google just launched the device whenever they felt like it?  No, of course not.

 

Regardless, this is over with - Sprint became aware of the issue and promptly fixed the issue.  Now, lets just all enjoy our nexus 5s!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 9.8k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

S4GRU
S4GRU

I had a Sprint product development employee reach out to me this morning after reading this thread. His message says:   Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

MacinJosh
MacinJosh

I am now the proud owner of a Nexus 5!       Sent from Josh's iPhone 5 using Tapatalk 2

S4GRU
S4GRU

Mine just arrived!!!  

Posted Images

Dsmking Member Level: Smoke Signals

Dsmking

Posted
Posted

...

 

Regardless, this is over with - Sprint became aware of the issue and promptly fixed the issue.  Now, lets just all enjoy our nexus 5s!

 

It's wonderful that the black 32GB MEIDs are now in the database.

 

Now if only I could get a SIM card.  Chat and phone calls routed me to local stores which should have plenty.  Two local corporate repair stores - one claims they don't use SIM cards (not since Nextel), and the other has no stock.

 

*sigh*

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sarcoptic Member Level: 1xRTT

sarcoptic

Posted
Posted

For those stores claiming no sim cards here is a tip.  Don't tip your hand to them.  Tell them you are looking for a sim card for the galaxy s4 or htc one.  DO NOT MENTION the Nexus 5.  When they say yeah we have those then get out the Nexus and assure them it will work.  

 

For some reason the Sprint stores are under the impression that there is special sim cards for the Nexus 5.  So I did the above workaround with no issue.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Engineer4life Member Level: Smoke Signals

Engineer4life

Posted
Posted

So give us some more information on the improved signal strength you mentioned. Were you saying it gets a stronger LTE signal than your HTC One? This would be some awesome news.

I think this might be true. When I activated my phone in the Sprint store all the employees were geeked out that I was picking up three bars of LTE and none of them were. The tech guy who was setting my phone up had the HTC one too.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
irev210 Member Level: 4G WiMax

irev210

Posted
Posted

OK!  Now for my first question as a nexus 5 owner on Sprint...

 

Anyone know how to switch from "GSM" to CDMA/EVDO?  I try using *#*#4636*#*# and it just doesn't stick when I have a t-mobile SIM installed.

 

Ideally, I would like to switch via software between T-Mobile and Sprint 3G/1xrtt without swapping sims

Link to comment
Share on other sites
SashilKapur Member Level: Digital

SashilKapur

Posted
Posted

My 32GB black as well as my spanking new SIM will be arriving sometime this morning.  Thank goodness the MEID issue was resolved.

 

I don't understand how people are still having problems obtaining the SIMs.  We have already established that the international chat works like a charm.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jackietreehorn Member Level: 1x Advanced

Jackietreehorn

Posted
Posted

My 32GB black as well as my spanking new SIM will be arriving sometime this morning.  Thank goodness the MEID issue was resolved.

 

I don't understand how people are still having problems obtaining the SIMs.  We have already established that the international chat works like a charm.

 

The problem there that I ran into is that they're backordered, and they have "no idea" when they'll ship.  Sure, put an order in, but you may be sitting on your N5 until after the return date waiting to get the SIM to use it properly.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
WiWavelength Member Level: LTE Advanced

WiWavelength

Posted
Posted

OK!  Now for my first question as a nexus 5 owner on Sprint...

 

Anyone know how to switch from "GSM" to CDMA/EVDO?  I try using *#*#4636*#*# and it just doesn't stick when I have a t-mobile SIM installed.

 

Ideally, I would like to switch via software between T-Mobile and Sprint 3G/1xrtt without swapping sims

 

Since Sprint and T-Mobile do not have roaming agreements with each other, you will have to swap SIMs.  The SIM in use will dictate which domestic network the handset uses.

 

AJ

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WiWavelength Member Level: LTE Advanced

WiWavelength

Posted
Posted

With "those embedded SIMs," there'd be no Nexus 5 on Sprint, or it'd be useless for anyone who wanted to use it on any other carrier. In fact, the hangup for the 32GB models seems to be Sprint's pigheaded MEID whitelist rules, not the SIM itself.

 

Well, I was being partly facetious, partly serious.  The "embedded SIMs" and their activation procedure stayed largely consistent with that of all other handsets on Sprint going back 15 years, making the process far more familiar and straightforward.  The activation process for the removable SIM in the Nexus 5 is anything but familiar and straightforward right now, hence my point.  But the wrinkles will get ironed out as time goes on.

 

AJ

Link to comment
Share on other sites
lilg740 Member Level: LTE Advanced

lilg740

Posted
Posted

The problem there that I ran into is that they're backordered, and they have "no idea" when they'll ship.  Sure, put an order in, but you may be sitting on your N5 until after the return date waiting to get the SIM to use it properly.

I will have an extra sim on hand because i ordered 2 so if you still cannot get one, PM me and i will get it out to you.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jackietreehorn Member Level: 1x Advanced

Jackietreehorn

Posted
Posted

So, I know it didn't go well for Robert with his Zing SIM, but is there any kind of consensus on whether dropping one between the One/S4 to N5 or vice versa is a problem?

 

 

I will have an extra sim on hand because i ordered 2 so if you still cannot get one, PM me and i will get it out to you.

 

 

 

I appreciate it, and I'll let you know.  If someone else needs it and beats me to it, I guess that's not the worst thing.  I spoke to someone at a Sprint store who seemed like they knew their stuff, and claims they have them, and that there won't be any charge.  Going to see if I can pick it up later (will likely end up getting there for them to "not have it" or for it to be $50), but I'm going to be optimistic and say that it'll all go swimmingly.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
lilg740 Member Level: LTE Advanced

lilg740

Posted
Posted

So, I know it didn't go well for Robert with his Zing SIM, but is there any kind of consensus on whether dropping one between the One/S4 to N5 or vice versa is a problem?

I think as long as you activate the IMEI/MEID and SIM card via Sprint website i think you will be alright.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
impulse630 Member Level: Digital

impulse630

Posted
Posted (edited)

I'm eagerly awaiting my SIM card's arrival today.  I'm wondering if anyone has found out if we can manually activate all 3 of the LTE bands and get tr-band working now.  I live in the Chicago area, and it's my understanding that tri-band has been turned on here, so i'd like to try it when my SIM arrives this afternoon.  If there's a way to turn it on, how do i know which band i'm using? 

Edited by impulse630
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jackietreehorn Member Level: 1x Advanced

Jackietreehorn

Posted
Posted

I don't think there's more than a tower or two that have TD-LTE turned on in the Twin Cities area, but man, if I could tap into it in a heavy usage area, it'd be great.  For example, at a Vikings game in the Metrodome, LTE is unusable for me.  I have to shut it off and go 3G only.  It's ok for the people in front of me with AT&T, but not for me.

 

It's kind of like when I had my Evo 3D.  I'd use Wimax, and it would fly, because no one would use it, everyone was on 3G.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WiWavelength Member Level: LTE Advanced

WiWavelength

Posted
Posted

What color did you get? I ask because apparently there are some very slight differences between the black and white, and im wondering if there's a difference in reception between the two.

 

Yes.  The "white" has been well received, the "black," less so.

 

:P

 

AJ

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites
QWIKSTRIKE Member Level: 3G EVDO

QWIKSTRIKE

Posted
Posted

Honestly, it wouldn't have mattered - sprint had NO idea the black 32GB MEIDs were not valid.  The 32GB Black model could have been released in six months and it still wouldn't have worked.  They just had no idea.  Sprint formally launching the 16GB model wouldn't have changed anything on Friday either, as they still wouldn't have any idea the black 32GB MEID was missing.

 

There is a contract that covers the agreement between Google and Sprint (and T-Mobile).  There is no such agreement with AT&T, as it is not listed as supported by Google.  Do you really think that Google just launched the device whenever they felt like it?  No, of course not.

 

Regardless, this is over with - Sprint became aware of the issue and promptly fixed the issue.  Now, lets just all enjoy our nexus 5s!

 

 

Well said....Agreed!

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr.Nuke Member Level: LTE Advanced

Mr.Nuke

Posted
Posted

I don't think there's more than a tower or two that have TD-LTE turned on in the Twin Cities area, but man, if I could tap into it in a heavy usage area, it'd be great.  For example, at a Vikings game in the Metrodome, LTE is unusable for me.  I have to shut it off and go 3G only.  It's ok for the people in front of me with AT&T, but not for me.

I'm not going to say too much as this is information at the premier sponsor level, but I have a feeling there are quite a bit more than 2 band 41 sites right now in Minneapolis.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
WiWavelength Member Level: LTE Advanced

WiWavelength

Posted
Posted

I'll tell you guys what AJ has an attitude about: Hot Pockets. This thread is at least the third time he's linked that guy making fun of them.

 

How dare you refer to Jim Gaffigan as "that guy."  He and Brian Regan are comedy gods around here.  You will laugh.  It is so commanded.

 

AJ

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites
themuffinman Member Level: LTE Advanced

themuffinman

Posted
Posted

How dare you refer to Jim Gaffigan as "that guy."  He and Brian Regan are comedy gods around here.  You will laugh.  It is so commanded.

 

AJ

Those two are hilarious

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
S4GRU Member Level: LTE Advanced

S4GRU

Posted
Posted

How dare you refer to Jim Gaffigan as "that guy." He and Brian Regan are comedy gods around here. You will laugh. It is so commanded.

 

AJ

Wow, what a coincidence! They also happen to be my two favorite comedians!!. :)

 

Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Link to comment
Share on other sites
S4GRU Member Level: LTE Advanced

S4GRU

Posted
Posted

So, I know it didn't go well for Robert with his Zing SIM, but is there any kind of consensus on whether dropping one between the One/S4 to N5 or vice versa is a problem?

 

When you activate the Nexus 5 with Sprint, they need to link your MEID with your ICCID on your SIM card. If you pop in a SIM card with an ICCID that is tied to another Sprint device, you will get a warning that your SIM card is locked after awhile.

 

So just make sure any existing Sprint SIM tied to another device gets delinked and activated for the new device.

 

Eventually, I hope Sprint gets past having to link a specific ICCID to a specific device. Because being able to swap your SIMs between devices is the only advantage of the SIM system. Sprint shouldn't want it so that the only SIMs you can swap on a Sprint device is another carrier! Now that would be counter intuitive.

 

Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • large.unreadcontent.png.6ef00db54e758d06

  • gallery_1_23_9202.png

  • Similar Content

  • Posts

    • iansltx
      T-Mobile to acquire UScellular

      By iansltx · Posted

      A heavy n41 overlay as an acquisition condition would be a win for customers, and eventually a win for T-Mobile as that might be enough to preclude VZW/AT&T adding C-Band for FWA due to spreading the market too thinly (which means T-Mobile would just have local WISPs/wireline ISPs as competition). USCC spacing (which is likely for contiguous 700 MHz LTE coverage in rural areas) isn't going to be enough for contiguous n41 anyway, and I doubt they'll densify enough to get there.
    • iansltx
      Dish Network/Boost Mobile cell/5G buildout thread

      By iansltx · Posted

      Boost Infinite with a rainbow SIM (you can get it SIM-only) is the cheapest way, at $25/mo, to my knowledge; the cheaper Boost Mobile plans don't run on Dish native. Check Phonescoop for n70 support on a given phone; the Moto G 5G from last year may be the cheapest unlocked phone with n70 though data speeds aren't as good as something with an X70 or better modem.
    • iansltx
      Official Tmobile-Sprint merger discussion thread

      By iansltx · Posted

      Continuing the USCC discussion, if T-Mobile does a full equipment swap at all of USCC's sites, which they probably will for vendor consistency, and if they include 2.5 on all of those sites, which they probably will as they definitely have economies of scale on the base stations, that'll represent a massive capacity increase in those areas over what USCC had, and maybe a coverage increase since n71 will get deployed everywhere and B71 will get deployed any time T-Mobile has at least 25x25, and maybe where they have 20x20. Assuming this deal goes through (I'm betting it does), I figure I'll see contiguous coverage in the area of southern IL where I was attempting to roam on USCC the last time I was there, though it might be late next year before that switchover happens.
    • cooltech6597
      Official Tmobile-Sprint merger discussion thread

      By cooltech6597 · Posted

      Forgot to post this, but a few weeks ago I got to visit these small cells myself! They're spread around Grant park and the surrounding areas, but unfortunately none of the mmwave cells made it outside of the parks along the lake into the rest of downtown. I did spot some n41 small cells around downtown, but they seemed to be older deployments limited to 100mhz and performed poorly.    
    • JossMan
      Dish Network/Boost Mobile cell/5G buildout thread

      By JossMan · Posted

      What is the cheapest way to try Dish's wireless network?  Over the past year I've seen them add their equipment to just about every cell site here, I'm assuming just go through Boost's website?  What phones are Dish native?  

  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...