Google Nexus 5 by LG Users Thread!

[though]

my sister's N5 will randomly just SHUT OFF every 1-2 days at random times of the day.  just started the last couple weeks.

 

has anyone else ran into this and possibly know why?  i am about to flash the factory image to it.

 

on a side note, after google releases the 4.4.3 update, how long before the factory image is available for download or do they post it immediately?

[kojitsari]

my sister's N5 will randomly just SHUT OFF every 1-2 days at random times of the day. just started the last couple weeks.

 

has anyone else ran into this and possibly know why? i am about to flash the factory image to it.

 

on a side note, after google releases the 4.4.3 update, how long before the factory image is available for download or do they post it immediately?

Is it still completely stock? If so that sounds like a hardware issue to me, I'd guess overheating.

 

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[though]

Is it still completely stock? If so that sounds like a hardware issue to me, I'd guess overheating.

 

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yes completely stock.  what would make it overheat if it is just sitting there idle??

[kojitsari]

yes completely stock. what would make it overheat if it is just sitting there idle??

Faulty hardware causing the CPU to ramp up? Has she had issues with the camera bug? That keeps the CPU running higher than it needs to(which is why it drains battery) which could cause it to overheat.

Certain cases can also contribute to overheating (the main one I've noticed is defenders from otter box).

 

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[though]

Faulty hardware causing the CPU to ramp up? Has she had issues with the camera bug? That keeps the CPU running higher than it needs to(which is why it drains battery) which could cause it to overheat.

Certain cases can also contribute to overheating (the main one I've noticed is defenders from otter box).

 

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i don't think she has had the camera bug prob draining batt.  she doesn't use/install skype, etc.

[JWMaloney]

i don't think she has had the camera bug prob draining batt. she doesn't use/install skype, etc.

Is the device in a pocket or other enclosed space when it shuts off? This device can be shut off by holding (or leaning against) the power button long enough.

[kojitsari]

i don't think she has had the camera bug prob draining batt. she doesn't use/install skype, etc.

It can even be caused by the normal camera apps or any app that can access the camera. Textra randomly causes it to occur for me even when I haven't used it to take or send a photo.

If it were me I'd install better battery states and check the CPU usage for a couple battery cycles. It it doesn't show anything then I'd fax I try reset. If that doesn't fix it the you've probably got faulty hardware.

 

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[though]

thanks guys i'll flash the factory image and start from scratch on it.  back to my other question, when google drops 4.4.3, how long before we can download the image?

[SpenceSouth]

thanks guys i'll flash the factory image and start from scratch on it.  back to my other question, when google drops 4.4.3, how long before we can download the image?

 

I've seen a similar issue in a GS4.  Likely a defect. 

[smalltimehack]

thanks guys i'll flash the factory image and start from scratch on it. back to my other question, when google drops 4.4.3, how long before we can download the image?

I'm probably wrong but I think once it's posted we get it within 24 hours from what I remember reading on here.

[da_kiem]

thanks guys i'll flash the factory image and start from scratch on it.  back to my other question, when google drops 4.4.3, how long before we can download the image?

as soon as someone "in the know" gets it it will be up on AP or xda, if it isn't posted immediately by google.

[Vince]

Why do all the physical stores sell the n5 for around $100 more than google? Does anyone know any stores selling it for the $349? I think I want to pick one up, but I hate ordering things online. I'm impatient.

 

 

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[nexgencpu]

Why do all the physical stores sell the n5 for around $100 more than google? Does anyone know any stores selling it for the $349? I think I want to pick one up, but I hate ordering things online. I'm impatient.

 

 

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Hit up craigslist, they go between 300-350 on there..

[jordanlong20]

Get best buy to price match amazon. My N5 was free (actually -$5.xx) after the extra $50 mobile freedom offer.

 

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[newboyx]

Why do all the physical stores sell the n5 for around $100 more than google? Does anyone know any stores selling it for the $349? I think I want to pick one up, but I hate ordering things online. I'm impatient.

 

 

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Because Google subsidizes the price to increase sales. Other retailer do not get the Google discount.

 

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[Destroyallcubes]

So does anyone have a cost of manufacturing for the n5?

[nexgencpu]

Get best buy to price match amazon. My N5 was free (actually -$5.xx) after the extra $50 mobile freedom offer. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

I'm pretty sure he means purchasing outright. That's one of the best parts of buying the N5, the price is within striking range of purchasing it without any contract.

[newboyx]

So does anyone have a cost of manufacturing for the n5?

Not cost, but other retailers pay more to buy the stock from LG than what Google sells it for.

 

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/nov/08/google-nexus-5-play-store-undercuts-wholesale

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[travismheim]

Why do all the physical stores sell the n5 for around $100 more than google? Does anyone know any stores selling it for the $349? I think I want to pick one up, but I hate ordering things online. I'm impatient.

 

 

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Best Buy price matched my Nexus 5 with Google play. While I do work there, I wasn't the first person to ask and have it done. They had price matched other nexus devices with Google play in the past.

 

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[kojitsari]

Best Buy price matched my Nexus 5 with Google play. While I do work there, I wasn't the first person to ask and have it done. They had price matched other nexus devices with Google play in the past.

 

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Best buy matches prices because when customers "save" money there instead of having to order online they're likely to buy cases and stuff in store. That's where they really make money.

Source: I was a lead at best buy/common sense.

 

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[stlman314]

Best buy matches prices because when customers "save" money there instead of having to order online they're likely to buy cases and stuff in store. That's where they really make money.

Source: I was a lead at best buy/common sense.

 

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Have you had any luck with your signal dropping since the other day?

[kojitsari]

Have you had any luck with your signal dropping since the other day?

Not really, it never was a significant amount of time though. It was maybe 3-4 times a day at most. I haven't been off my home tower yet though, so I'll check when I go into town and get some LTE love and see if that affects anything.

 

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[The_Chemist]

Best buy matches prices because when customers "save" money there instead of having to order online they're likely to buy cases and stuff in store. That's where they really make money.

Source: I was a lead at best buy/common sense.

 

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Bust Buy refused to match the price on my GN3.  Sprint sold it for $699.  Bust buy sold it for $799.  They said it was too much of a difference.  I ended up buying it from Amazon when it was on sale for $704.  With Amazon, I get points on my credit card towards future purchases.  I am not a fan at all of Bust Buy. 

[kojitsari]

Bust Buy refused to match the price on my GN3. Sprint sold it for $699. Bust buy sold it for $799. They said it was too much of a difference. I ended up buying it from Amazon when it was on sale for $704. With Amazon, I get points on my credit card towards future purchases. I am not a fan at all of Bust Buy.

You must have gotten one of the rare ignorant employees. They explicitly instruct them to get a manager instead of saying no. The one I worked at was in the top 40 in sales for the country so we did a bit more than others to get sales. Personally I'm a fan of shopping where you get the best deal, period.

 

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[GiantJay]

I work at Best Buy and do whatever I can to help the customer. But we simply can't lose money on a sale, we are a business.

 

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