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[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Yeah, it's better for us to consolidate information into this thread as well as topics about this phone. I came from S3 then I sold it because the problems we're emerging ever so slightly so I'm using a symbian phone atm :lol:
[Nexus 5 General] thetinker:
Been eyeing this since day one!

As soon as it hits the UK market, I'll have my mom grab one and get it send over here in the PH! :victory:
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Nice! Might wait for it to come to the Philippines though, Post pics when you get it :laugh:
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
bump!
[Nexus 5 General] aeonix_05:
I'm planning to buy this beast and ditch my S3. I'm just waiting for the launch and reviews. Hope it'll be soon!
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Ditched my S3 3 months ago and I'm using a symbian phone till this phone gets released. I sure hope they used the rumored Nikon tech on this Nexus on the camera!
[Nexus 5 General] gelo01:
Yes, but i'm gonna wait for a few months and see if it will not be a disappointment like what happened to the N4. :rolleyes:
[Nexus 5 General] thephantom:
Dbgadgets thru their fb page announced availability by Nov 5 for 24k. It may sound high but that's the reality for countries without gadget purchasing ability thru play store. Same as when n4 was initially released here
[Nexus 5 General] bleepsake:
I might be able to bring a spare unopened Nexus 5 with me, if I get any interest from pinoys based in Pampanga or Makati. PM for details.
[Nexus 5 General] dannaoj:
well, nexus 5 is out. so anyone here know when will this beast be available here in our country?

thanks in advance :)
[Nexus 5 General] thephantom:
sent a tweet to lg. no reply yet. if they will officially bring it out, maybe it'll be like the n4 which came out december. gray market stores of course will be faster since dbgadgets already announced it. for sure the others will follow.
[Nexus 5 General] dannaoj:
overpriced nexus 5 on dbgadget and i dont know if they will be giving parts and service warranty

might consider it if they will be giving 1 year parts and service warranty
[Nexus 5 General] thephantom:
Gray market so only service warranty

sent from within the depths of my brain
[Nexus 5 General] djkinetic:
I already ordered mine here in the US, and just got the shipping email, 32gb White...cannot wait =)
[Nexus 5 General] dannaoj:
guess i will have to wait for a month :(
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Provide pics please! I went to LG yesterday just to ask when N5 will be released, no formal announcement was issued as of late. Maybe we will expect it by mid November or December. I'll wait for it to come out at GH though, N4 at GH at its prime was around 16-18k.
[Nexus 5 General] bleepsake:
A mate of mine at LG says it will be out for release in late December early January. No promises though, they are concentrating on the LG flex release.
[Nexus 5 General] kulam5421:
In the same boat as yourself. It previously was the HTC One or the Nexus 5 (am using an HTC One S4 now) and the non-support of HTC for my capable device is a big downside in getting another HTC. Hoping still the Nexus 5 gets a battery bump in the near future(not holding my breath though on this one).

Sent from my HTC One S4 using Smoke signals and Morse Code.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Yeah I've dealt with HTC before too (first phone was HTC Desire S) updates were slow as ever. Actually it still is, 4.4.2 will be released next month to HTC devices according to this It's either I get the M8 at summer and deal with HTC again, or get the Nexus 5 now. Actually the battery is not that bad, the only thing that hinders me is that HTC's new phone is being released with powerful specs. Oh well.

EDIT: BTW, the Nexus 5 won't get any battery bump. If it does, which I highly doubt, a lot of people in this thread just wasted their money haha. Moto X would've been a good alternative to Nexus 5, but we don't have it here, and the black market's price for it is a whopping 32k for the 16gb version. No thanks.
[Nexus 5 General] kyzn:
Lolz, I finally have a reason to use Cloud storage. I think I have 5 accounts active from different services that I never use. Google Drive, Box, Skydrive, Sugarsync and A Drive. Each account offers like 50 GB each? I can't remember. That plus LTE, win. :victory:
[Nexus 5 General] jeffrey_nicol:
22780k n5 unit

hi..

Did you check out the hot gadget store rite accross robinsons? i got my d281 32gb from there for 22780k.

Last Dec 26 i got my n5 but if i remember it rite i got the last unit maybe this time they got new batch of units.

:D
[Nexus 5 General] Flash05:
Oh so there's local d821 32GB already?
[Nexus 5 General] aeonix_05:
Do they accept cards for 12 months? What is your mode of payment?
[Nexus 5 General] ej8989:
Are you sure you got D821 instead of D820? I was asking them thru text/online if they have the D821 unit but as advertised, they told me they only got the D820 for the 32gb version.
[Nexus 5 General] aeonix_05:
Can you link their page on fb? or their website?

Thanks in advance:good:

Edit: Just inquired in Hot Gadgets and D821 is out of stock as of Today (January 6, 2013). Next batch of stocks will be shipped tomorrow or January 8. They can't answer if there will be 32GB of storage for D821, only 16GB are available for now.
[Nexus 5 General] roburp:
Good to know that the 32 gig d821s are finally showing up. Expensive though. Can anyone confirm if this is the latest iteration of the device? (serial beginning with 312k or even 311k)
[Nexus 5 General] ej8989:
Read: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2597276
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Was about to link but yeah you beat me on it! xD

TL;DR Only ONE hardware version regardless of anything. Hardware version is rev_11 still.
[Nexus 5 General] roburp:
Wow thanks for the clarification on that. Was just paranoid that I might be missing out on an "improved" device but now I'm enlightened. Sorry for my ignorance. :) still is pretty expensive though :(
[Nexus 5 General] aeonix_05:
Let's just wait, wait and wait. :D
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Btw Kimstore released the 32gb d821 Nexus 5 for 23,500.
[Nexus 5 General] kyzn:
Call me choosy, but I'm not really comfortable in buying expensive electronics from the gray market. Plus, I've heard horror stories regarding Kimstore from my friend.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Don't blame you, I buy mine from Greenhills and the tech I get there never failed me. I also have some reservations with online stores.
[Nexus 5 General] roburp:
What horror stories? I don't know if I'm lucky but I was able to buy a phone from Kimstore a year ago without any hassle.
[Nexus 5 General] kyzn:
He bought a Blackberry Bold there and it looked like it wasn't brand new. Box wasn't sealed, same with the accessories, it no longer had the film protector on the screen. He said it looked like somebody was using it as a daily driver. Sure enough, when he dug into the files, there were a couple of personal photos and videos stored.

One could argue that they were testing it, but no, just no.
[Nexus 5 General] ej8989:
He did not check the items first before paying?
[Nexus 5 General] stankyou:
I bought my N4 at Kimstore, my sister bought her HTC Sensation there before as well. A lot of my friends bought devices from Kimstore and none with that kind of horrible experience.

Either your friend is lying or did a transaction with people who are just using Kimstore's name to screw with buyers. I would think it's the latter.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Hotgadgets off at tipidcp.com also sells d821 16gb black AND white phones. They have a physical store in front of Robinsons Galleria (Eton Cyberpod or place idk :lol: ) d820 32gb though.

EDIT: BTW, D821 works with Sun also? or Globe and Smart lang?
[Nexus 5 General] ej8989:
GSM and 3G on ALL networks work on both D821 and D820 models. LTE is the only difference.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Really? AFAIK, d820 only works with Smart. :)
[Nexus 5 General] crazykefka:
I'm on Globe and using a d820. Just no LTE for me.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Great to know. Thanks!
[Nexus 5 General] ej8989:
D820's LTE only works with Smart.
[Nexus 5 General] Flash05:
Yes. Unless globe or sun use same band.
[Nexus 5 General] fyre31:
Hey guys! My 32GB D821 just arrived this afternoon, from Kimstore. So far, there are no problems! No button rattle, no vibration problem. All's good. Hopefully it stays that way :)
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Since you ordered, how many days did it take for it to arrive?
[Nexus 5 General] fyre31:
Just 1 :)
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Anyone who has the white variant? Is it easy to attract dust or whatnot?
[Nexus 5 General] aldyu:
Check for light bleed :D
[Nexus 5 General] ej8989:
Don't do this if you don't want to get paranoid checking if the light bleed is getting better or worse everytime you look at your screen.
[Nexus 5 General] hipojarty:
hey guys,

Would you know where can we buy a distinct case for our n5?
[Nexus 5 General] noisecast:
try searching on sulit.com.ph, the name of the seller is nelsonkrx. they're selling authentic spigen, price ranging to 750-1kphp.
[Nexus 5 General] aeonix_05:
Mode of Payment?
[Nexus 5 General] fyre31:
Yeah lol anyway light bleed hasn't really bothered me before. I have one on my laptop and it's not that much of a deal :)

I used Metrobank Fund Transfer.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Anyone know where I could buy the Spigen Glas.Tr. screen protector for the n5? Aside from internet sources of course.
[Nexus 5 General] dancedreamfly:
I got mine from Digital Walker in Greenhills.
[Nexus 5 General] ej8989:
There's an official Spigen store in SM Manila Cyberzone.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Do I pay extra if I ask them to put it on my device or is it for free?

Thanks! I'll drop by sometime
[Nexus 5 General] natadecocolococo:
Hi! I'm planning to get this phone from smart. Does anyone know which branch has stock? :fingers-crossed: And has anyone applied using an authorization letter? I'm getting this under my father's name and he has no patience in dealing with long lines/long waiting period.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Rockwell and Smart Jump at SM Megamall afaik.
[Nexus 5 General] natadecocolococo:
Thank you! :)
[Nexus 5 General] kyzn:
Anybody availed the Smart Postpaid plan in cash instead of credit card? There's talk that Smart favors credit cards especially if you are in the BPO industry. My BPI credit card delivery has been delayed (again) and I'm hoping to get my N5 by the end of the month.
[Nexus 5 General] yooleeuws:
You're lucky sir, mine got light bleed in the upper left corner. No button rattle also but on loose side. D821 32gb from KS also.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Try returning it. Do they have that kind of policy? Anyway light bleed isn't really a problem that's really device threatening. Sayang warranty might as well use it and test out if they will give a replacement if it bothers you a lot.
[Nexus 5 General] yooleeuws:
they offer three days unit replacement, not bothering me, not planning to return it either. :)

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any globe postpaid subscriber here? how long does it take to enable/activate LTE? been waiting for 24 hours already.
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
Hi, which smart branch did you get it from? I've applied for retention through their hotline - *887 early Dec 2013 and they haven't called me back regarding unit allocation.

About your problem with limited storage for music, just use the native Google play music app. You can upload up to 10k songs! I've been using it since the service came out on my Nexus 4.:)
[Nexus 5 General] wicked1683:
Smart megamall, the one beside the Smart Jump.. (not in Smart Jump, ok?). I got the device on the same day I applied. Just bring your previous 2 months Credit Card bill, and if you're a good payer... Thats it :)

How to upload music? Going to Google Music site it will display not applicable in our country? :confused:
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
On your pc, Go to Hola.org and install the extension. The click the fire icon beside your address bar after it installs. Make sure Google.com is checked under settings. Then go to Google music, download the application and start uploading music. :)
[Nexus 5 General] wicked1683:
So even if I created my Google account with all the Philippines information... After I uploaded my music using your instruction , it will not restrict me from accessing it using my mobile phone? (meaning no VPN)
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
Only one way to find out buddy :)
[Nexus 5 General] wicked1683:
Hmm, looks like it's not working, I installed hola, clicked the fire icon, select US google, now i have US flag replaced in fire icon, search google music, login, then error (not available in our country) :confused:
[Nexus 5 General] androidslinger:
Hi guys I'm in Italy and I would like to know how much the Nexus 5 in the Philippines thanks guys! ?
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
Click the icon and click settings. It will then open a new tab. Make sure that Google is checked there.

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Sorry, you might have to add the script for Google play music. Go to Google and search for hola script Google music. The scripts are in their fb Page

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Hi, not sure if these are correct but last I checked it's 20+k for the 16gb and 22+k for the 32gb.
[Nexus 5 General] wicked1683:
Tried that kabayan, still not working.. Looks like Google updated their verification for this...

Did you try if it's still working on your end?
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
Yes, just tried it a few minutes ago, it's still working. Are you sure you have the Google music script installed and enabled? It's different from their Google and Google play scripts. Can post screenshots Tom if you need more help.
[Nexus 5 General] wicked1683:
Hmmm, maybe I need a US address in my Google Account? Tried using the Google Music Unblocking script from hola facebook page, but still nothing.

Could you please post a screenshot kabayan? Thanks
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
Hmm maybe try adding a real us address in your Google wallet billing address then put it back to your original address once you have Google music set up. Look at real estate sites for a real us address. Will post screenshots, images in a while
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
Took pics of the app, icon, and play music website
[Nexus 5 General] wicked1683:
Thanks.. Would like to ask, dont you have a US address in your Google account right now?
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
I do have 2 billing addresses in my Google wallet. One in the US and one local. But I'm using the local address now. It could be that I was using my us address when I set up my play music account. Can't remember really. Sorry guys
[Nexus 5 General] dannyella:
Mabuhay everyone!

Does anyone know where I can buy nexus 5 32gb in Philippines? I mean like a physical store..
[Nexus 5 General] kyzn:
Google Music works for me. You need a US Billing address for it to go through. I'm using 2, one local and a US one I got from Borderlinx.
[Nexus 5 General] drigz08:
Hi guys, Im from the philippines, I got D821 32gb from kimstore and d820 16gb from us google playstore.

Do you guys have a low static noise on video recording? thanks.
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
Thanks for confirming this :)
[Nexus 5 General] crazykefka:
Now that you've mentioned it, yes.

Both on stock camera and Jishnu's camera v1.4.
[Nexus 5 General] ej8989:
Aside from smart, BLUE cellphone shops.
[Nexus 5 General] Flash05:
Hot Gadgets in Eton
[Nexus 5 General] Linkz2r4:
No LTE signal on stock rom

Hi Guys,

I discovered today that I can't get any LTE signal when I'm on stock Rom.

I previously was able to connect to an LTE signal when I was on Cataclysm rom.

I switched back to stock since I'm getting awesome battery life with stock + Franco combo (5.5hrs Sot) , but can't get LTE.

Is there any particular tweaks implemented on cataclysm rom that needs to be done on stock?

btw, I'm using Smart prepaid LTE
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
d821 right? go to Smart, that's their problem imo not the phone's problem.
[Nexus 5 General] Linkz2r4:
Yup, D821, japanese play store bought unit.. I just find it strange that using the same Sim. I can get LTE on cataclysm rom but not on stock rom. If it's a carrier related problem, it should not work on both roms.

I'm currently searching for a stock rom dump to try out.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Radio settings i guess try *#*#4636#*#* and change it if you know how..if you don't google is your friend.
[Nexus 5 General] Linkz2r4:
Got it sorted out.

I checked out the cataclysm thread. I remember I flashed the flashable radio.zip with the rom.

Restored my stock nand backup and flashed cataclysm's radio.zip.

LTE now works on my stock setup.
[Nexus 5 General] natadecocolococo:
Hi! Finally, I was able to apply for a Nexus 5 plan at Smart Megamall today. Unfortunately, they do not have any on-hand supply. :( The lady assisting me actually referred me to Galle but we were to lazy to transfer so we just went ahead with the Megamall transaction. Hopefully by next week I'll have the Nexus 5 already. :D

Do you guys have any tips on how to check if the unit has any defects?

And what screen protector, case can you recommend? :)

Thanks in advance! :D
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Spigen Glass tr. and Spigen Case Slim Armor. As for defects, some people complain of light bleed, creaking back plates, small grill holes, low sound, all the things that they think off and they manifest on the phone I suggest you just enjoy the phone and really..just enjoy the phone.
[Nexus 5 General] kyzn:
That was quick. I was there Saturday, they mentioned having 3 left. I was unfortunately denied, because I'm working in a BPO company for less than 2 years. Apparently my huge bank account and credit card weren't enough to convince them. :silly:
[Nexus 5 General] Linkz2r4:
I think Spigen is the best that's readily available in the philippines. I got my Spigen ultra fit at sulit.

But now, I love my Nexus 5 w/o a cover. Just the brushed Aluminum vinyl skin I got from I Carbon . com
[Nexus 5 General] ej8989:
Don't look for any, so you won't get any. Just use the phone normally as you would (e.g. phone calls, texts, wifi, etc..). If the defect is so real, it will start to annoy you on the first day. The first 3 days of using my phone I had a malfunctioning vibration motor (absolutely ZERO vibration), but on the fourth day up until today my device is perfectly fine.
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
What he said, don't be too meticulous and enjoy the Nexus 5.

BTW anyone heard of the new color schemes of Nexus 5 apparently coming out? for your consideration
[Nexus 5 General] dannyella:
No lte

Hi everyone, i need help!

I can't get lte on my nexus 5. I have lte as my preferred network type and i live in an lte coverage area. I have contacted my network service provider, Smart and they sent a configuration setting.. but still no lte..what can i do?

I am a postpaid subscriber. However, my phone is not issued by smart. I paid full retail price for it. I'm sure if that's got to do with me not having lte..Help?..:confused:
[Nexus 5 General] twizzle411:
Unlocking?

Does anyone know if the Smart locked Nexus 5 devices can be unlocked? I plan to buy one from Smart, but would like to use my Globe number. :D
[Nexus 5 General] dannaoj:
All nexus devices are unlocked

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Try downloading telinfo in the playstore and set your network as lte only, see if it works. If you still cant connect then there is probably wrong with your lte radio
[Nexus 5 General] Flash05:
LTE should work out of the box. I think its more of Smart than unit unless defective software/hardware
[Nexus 5 General] evildave_666:
Not true. All non-grey-market Galaxy Nexus sold in Japan were locked.
[Nexus 5 General] jyuuken:
hi just got mine 3 days ago from Smart, rooted, franco kernel and cataclysm rom on day 1. i came from the nexus 4 :)
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
Hi make sure you have the international variant of the Nexus 5 which is the LG D821. You won't be able to connect to lte locally if you have the US version.
[Nexus 5 General] jyuuken:
yup galle has stocks got mine there took less than 30 mins hehe

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have check ur APN settings? go to settings then more then mobile networks then access point names and make sure smart LTE is selected
[Nexus 5 General] Linkz2r4:
That is the same issue I posted 2 pages back with my smart prepaid LTE.

It has something to do with the radio eck eck.

Solved mine by flashing cataclysm radio.zip
[Nexus 5 General] Flash05:
It should be ok as stock, Right?
[Nexus 5 General] dannyella:
Went back to smart office and they manually configured my apn settings..i've also updated a couple of CM nighlies so i don't really know what fixed it.. Lol.. But I have lte now.. :)
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
APN settings ;) CM doesn't have an issue with breaking your LTE afaik.
[Nexus 5 General] aldyu:
Nexus bootloaders are locked by default, you can unlock it easily though if you want to unlike other devices.
[Nexus 5 General] dannaoj:
yeah my bad :D technically those bootloaders are locked and can easily be unlocked using adb or any toolkit that supports nexus bootloader unlocking.
[Nexus 5 General] aldyu:
You can unlock bootloader using fastboot. :)
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
How long does it usually take to get the Nexus 5 from Smart provided they have stock? Same day release or no? and what is the LTE cap for on their LTE plans? If you exceed = no more LTE? and the cap of 42gb is for download or for usage?
[Nexus 5 General] philpilar:
All your questions can easily be answered by smart. Pls call *888 using a smart cell phone or their pldt hotline. I am still waiting for my phone but I applied thru their retention hotline so I can't comment on the promptness of their wireless centers. Good luck!
[Nexus 5 General] natadecocolococo:
Thanks to everyone who answered my queries! It's been more than a week waiting for word on my application with Smart. The wait is killing me! Hopefully by the weekend I get it na since their sales personnel did promise me two weeks waiting time.

I've also read reviews on cases and I'm gearing towards the Ultra Hybrid. Anyone here has that case? Where did you buy yours? I've checked the malls and even the tiangges, but no luck with the Ultra Hybrid. I've seen ads on sulit but I'm not really one for online transactions.

And what's the fuss with tempered screen protectors? Is it worth it?

Thank you again. :)
[Nexus 5 General] jyuuken:
Hi i bought the spigen slim armor in digitalwalker rob magnolia. 1200php adds a little bulk but i like it. Super recommended. The neo hybrid looks frail and its at 1500php
[Nexus 5 General] dannyella:
Yep, those ****tards tryna see how long you can hold...Good luck on your wait..

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[Nexus 5 General] natadecocolococo:
I originally wanted the neo hybrid but I read the reviews of it being bulky and angular. BTW, if anyone's interested, Digital Walker has an ongoing promo for the Chinese New Year.

You waited a month?! Woah. That's ridiculous! I've been bugging them every couple of days, I really hope that I get my unit this weekend. I really want that Nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 General] jyuuken:
Got mine in a day. Whats the digital walker promo?

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[Nexus 5 General] Gnome:
Guys check this out if you have time.

CLICK ME!!!
[Nexus 5 General] natadecocolococo:
Check out their twitter/Facebook for more details.

What branch did you get your unit?
[Nexus 5 General] jyuuken:
Thanks!

Rob magnolia. Im frm san juan
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Might as well opt for the prepaid version of Smart LTE for my N5. 1K for one month is not that bad considering I don't use LTE all the time. Just for foursquare/Instagram but that is very seldom though.
[Nexus 5 General] jyuuken:
U purchased the phone at full price?
[Nexus 5 General] ickoicko:
Bought mine at Greenhills for 23k 16gb white with 1 year warranty.