though Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojitsari Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
though Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Is it still completely stock? If so that sounds like a hardware issue to me, I'd guess overheating. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk yes completely stock. what would make it overheat if it is just sitting there idle?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojitsari Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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). Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
though Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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). Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk i don't think she has had the camera bug prob draining batt. she doesn't use/install skype, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMaloney Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojitsari Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
though Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpenceSouth Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalltimehack Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_kiem Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk Hit up craigslist, they go between 300-350 on there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanlong20 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyx Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk Because Google subsidizes the price to increase sales. Other retailer do not get the Google discount. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destroyallcubes Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 So does anyone have a cost of manufacturing for the n5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 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 TapatalkI'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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyx Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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 Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismheim Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojitsari Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlman314 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Have you had any luck with your signal dropping since the other day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojitsari Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chemist Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojitsari Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantJay Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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