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[Nexus 5 General] adityameena26:
I called them..they are agree for RMA..they told me that if device is faulty they will give me 'brand new' nexus 5..if not,they will resend me my device..mine doesnt have any problem except button rattling..so..will it be a good decision to RMA it..?

if they send me 'Brand New' device..that will be defect free..so should I go for it?

and yes..is there any person whose original device is returned after RMA inspection?

or..they give replacement to everyone?
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
Depends on you by Indian standards I think they are going to send back your device any way button rattling is not a problem I think my 2 week nexus 5 also has the same problem. All nexus 5 have this issue. Anyway its your call but keep updating on this thread you experience with RMA as no one has an idea about how Google India handles these situations.
[Nexus 5 General] eshopper:
yes.. ebay.com for 850rs i guess.. delivered after 1 month..
[Nexus 5 General] :
Link, please?

Also, does anyone use Gadgetshieldz as a screen protector? Does it have that glass touch feel to it? And is it resilient to scratches?
[Nexus 5 General] varunthapliyal999:
There is no guarantee you'll get a defect free nexus. Chances are you might get a yellow tint, rattling buttons,or any other problem.And battery life depends on your usage. RMA-ing your device will not improve the battery life, also most people with good battery life have rooted their phones and are using custom kernels.
[Nexus 5 General] Mr hOaX:
Without using data, I don't think it's a good battery backup..

I feel it's stock(non rooted)

I want to know what battery backups other get on this device..

Only one reply I get when I ask anyone is it depends on your usage..

Man just upload a screenshot of your usage so that we can compare..

I get 5hrs of backup.. Normal usage.. Wifi, chrome, YouTube, WhatsApp etc..
[Nexus 5 General] eshopper:
yes its running stock OS.. yeah not a great battery life.. ! hopefully google fixes the issue in next update..

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Ama...l_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item3f3288f117

this one is a different seller than mine but the price is much leser.
[Nexus 5 General] ryshah:
Can I use the voice functionality, like saying 'Ok Google' to launch Google Now from any other launcher too ? Or it only works on the stock/GNL ?
[Nexus 5 General] vksjangra:
Works only on Google Experience Launcher I.E. The stock Launcher

I accidentally thanked you as well :P
[Nexus 5 General] Miz_Buzzer:
anyone used this metallic bumper case?

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Luphie-Alumi...le_Accessories&var&hash=item43c738eacd&_uhb=1

or any other better alternative?
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
Try dearth tpu ringke fusion cover with transparent black its rs.799 on flipkart
[Nexus 5 General] Miz_Buzzer:
the metallic one on ebay looks cooler IMO.
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
Sorry I meant rearth tpu ringke fusion with transparent back its rs 799 on flipkart
[Nexus 5 General] Mr hOaX:
Check my battery backup : http://goo.gl/w3tJiw
[Nexus 5 General] kaushikd:
Gadgetshield is not good. I hate those wet looks on the display.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] :
Ordered!
[Nexus 5 General] adityameena26:
Anyways google person yesterday sent me mail about the whole RMA process..Any Idea..how much time will it take for courier person to come to pick my N5..??
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
He should have called you within 24 hours I had setup RMA the courier company called me within 4 hours but I canceled the RMA anyway.
[Nexus 5 General] Sumit.K:
If its just the power button issue, I would strongly recommend not to RMA. You never know what you may get next, rest its your call. I too have the power button loose and it hardly bothers me since the overall device is perfect. Buy a case for your device and you are done!
[Nexus 5 General] adityameena26:
yes..but I think my N5 is having network connectivity problems too..I am using Airtel..the network is good but in my nexus 5 it shows only 2-3 bars..and in indoors..connection drops again and again..here on xda..I dint find anyone with such problem so I am thinking for RMA'ng it for this reason..!!

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I just now contacted them (google)..they are saying that courier person will contact me within 72hrs..:)
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
I am on airtel net work too on my nexus 5. I have poor signal when I am at some places I think its artel's problem for not having good signal spread.any way its your call check if you have problems connecting to internet I.e if it doesn't get internet connection when u enable mobile data that is a problem as some have already complained but I don't think any one has complained in India about data connectivity.
[Nexus 5 General] ryshah:
Lol! Thanks ! For both! :P
[Nexus 5 General] samerotica:
Please don't buy as it reduce network signals to 50% I own one and struggle starts where network slashes even a bit.
[Nexus 5 General] Sparx75:
Get realistic mate. You won't be able to find a cheaper price from any retail store than the Play store price. I am also in the same situation. No credit card, and wallet doesn't accept my master card debit. 32GB you won't find anywhere for less than 32k atleast, that too I think it'll be more than 33k on sites like Flipkart and Snapdeal because 33k is the playstore price. I hope I am somehow wrong and that LG sells it cheaper, but pretty sure they won't at launch. You'll have to wait for the price to go down if that is your budget.
[Nexus 5 General] H4CK_H0PP3R:
Is these nexus Devices launched in india officially before, also launched by there manufacturer than playstore? I think Nexus 4 not at all launched but if LG starts selling nexus 5 then definitely we will get for lesser price, there maybe bulk devices for marketers who will get for lesser price than official prices & they will sell us for cheaper prices,google must enhance there market than only focusing on playstore, it is only thing which is disturbing me.

Sent from Nexus 7 3G using XDA Premium @ Indishell Lab
[Nexus 5 General] Sparx75:
I am just basing my predictions on how the Nexus 5 has launched in the US and UK. Retailers selling for more than play store because the retailers are being supplied by LG and not by Google, and LG is charging these retailers more than what Google is charging on the play store. Lets hope its not the same in India and that we get a swift and reasonably priced launch at these other sites other than playstore.
[Nexus 5 General] udimars30:
My shipment is exact 1.00 lbs and it's 32GB white and in [MENTION=4775394]bigbiceps[/MENTION] post his showed 1.90 lbs, is there any problem with my package?
[Nexus 5 General] H4CK_H0PP3R:
Hopefully it comes true....Let's see...If not then I will wait n buy LG G2 with reduced price.

Sent from Nexus 7 3G using XDA Premium @ Indishell Lab
[Nexus 5 General] freak744:
Nope sorry

I am really sorry to tell you this mate, but you won't find better pricing on the nexus 5 than the play store ones...:rolleyes:

Google is in partnership with LG to bring out this device, i.e. LG is their 'hardware partner' and supply their units directly to Google.

Google, thus gets the units for a cheaper price. They are the ones to make quotations to LG as to how many units they must produce.

Google actually undercuts all other prices by about 50$, i.e. by about 3100Rs. and sells it at the same.:eek::silly:

And you simply cannot expect LG themselves to release it at any price lower than Google. (we've seen this with the nexus 4) :(

In short, Google Play prices are the lowest price (if you want indian warranty)......

If you're on a really tight budget, I would suggest wait it out a couple of months, or buy the 16GB version instead.

I myself am not sure if I am even gonna get the 16gig one!!! LOL!!:laugh:

My parents might as well kick me out if I ask for the 32GB one, let alone shout at me for asking for the 16GB one!!! :laugh:

Press Thanks if I helped u :):good:
[Nexus 5 General] bigbiceps:
the actual package is 1 lb only. mine was a mistake or may be thats how unprofessional UPS is considering the way it did rounds in my case. Just UPS things, nothing to worry. :D
[Nexus 5 General] udimars30:
ok thanks that's just great and sorry for too many questions, this is the first time i am buying like this so i am just a little worried!
[Nexus 5 General] bigbiceps:
here, take a look at this.

my package hasnt reached bangalore yet and DHL says it already got it cleared !!! (reaching bangalore at 11:30 pm today)
[Nexus 5 General] udimars30:
so you getting it on monday i guess

mine, does everything look ok??
[Nexus 5 General] bigbiceps:
yeah its perfect, but you know what happened with mine at this stage!

So if everything goes fine, itll be delivered on monday.
[Nexus 5 General] udimars30:
yeah i know, i saw your's but i don't want that to happen with me, then i'll choose premium shipping from hsg so that i can get it on 14th (my birthday)
[Nexus 5 General] Harsha Raj:
International warranty is provided by Asus.
[Nexus 5 General] Seadra:
Nice. I hope next nexus phone is provided by Asus if possible then lol :P
[Nexus 5 General] H4CK_H0PP3R:
U know what ? Asus is Actually awesome , They replaced my battery & speaker just by saying that its not working good n voila they ordered new without checking it even though I bought from USA they only checked warranty status, my warranty gonna end soon so gonna try again for new battery ;)

Best part was they told me if a person comes for RMA 3rd Time then they used to give new nexus 7 but they had no stock that time...I am facing some issues with battery again so might be I try my luck again for new nexus 7, Hehe :rolleyes:

Sent from Nexus 7 3G using XDA Premium @ Indishell Lab
[Nexus 5 General] inder swami:
Can i use other country's credit card while placing the order from Indian Play store??
[Nexus 5 General] shubh_007:
No.
[Nexus 5 General] notieboie:
final price

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[Nexus 5 General] Sparx75:
Holy **** guys. Dunno what has happened, but the Play Store now shows me that Nexus 5 isn't for sale at the moment. Sheet :|. Maybe we won't get it this month after all e.e.

Edit : The Nexus 7 2012 is also being shown as not for sale. Is it my problem or are others also having this?.
[Nexus 5 General] ranveer5289:
I am also getting the same " This device is not for sale at this time" message :(
[Nexus 5 General] sidh10:
Nillkin Screen Protector

Guys, if I install this screen protector, will I still need to use a case/bumper? Cause then I really don't see the value in it.
[Nexus 5 General] eshopper:
its just for protecting ur screen from scratches plus its a better experience to feel the screen rather than the plain old plastic protector.. u need to have case for safety from mild falls and scratches in the outer body..

how can u expect a screen guard to protect the whole phone ? :eek:
[Nexus 5 General] sidh10:
No no. I don't expect it to protect the entire phone. Just the screen itself from mild drops.
[Nexus 5 General] shhbz:
@all

if anyone familiar with otg flashing from recovery can illustrate how it works as i tried it on multirom 22c by tassadar(TWRP) but when selecting the USB-OTG it just blinks the flash drive but it does not get mounted to flash the files on it, is it an issue with the otg cable but to the contrary the same OTG works fine with nexus media importer or i am missing something
[Nexus 5 General] bliizzz:
Recieved my nexus 5 this morning!! Ive got headphones with it, stock lg ones.

I purchased from snapdeal
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Great! Welcome to the club m8! :cowboy:

All of us got headphones as well :silly:
[Nexus 5 General] Mr hOaX:
[MENTION=3096201]sidh10[/MENTION]

With some of the expensive bumper cases, you do get a scratch guard for free

And also many of the bumper cases just peels off the screen guard

The actual feel of using this lightweight device is to use it naked

But it depends on you how careless you are to get a protection for your baby :D
[Nexus 5 General] adityameena26:
Device picked up today for RMA..tomorrow is sunday..so i think it will get delivered to them atleast by wednesday..how much time after wednesday,will it take them to dispatch me new N5?
[Nexus 5 General] eshopper:
Yes certainly does.
[Nexus 5 General] mrcreativity:
Just scratches. I don't think it'll protect the screen from shattering. A case with a lip would prevent the screen from hitting the surface from an impact. There is a shatter proof screen protector from amzer but it isn't available for the nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 General] reddead66:
Guys I will most probably buy a nexus 5 next month, and will be paying by emi....does play store have the emi option? Or will I have to go with flipkart only
[Nexus 5 General] ts1506:
Didnt try flashing, but from TWRP, I can see OTG contents, so flashing should work fine.
[Nexus 5 General] mrcreativity:
The store itself does not give you an EMI option. No store does really. All depends on the credit card you have. Most credit cards give an EMI option though.
[Nexus 5 General] shhbz:
Hmm seems problem with otg cable for sure as in recovery i am unable to select otg but if i connect it manually through nexus media importer it works fine any online space to buy a proper otg cable
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
Does nexus 5 support voice over LTE (voLTE) does it require only a software update or the hardware doesn't support voLTE.
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Has anyone sent in their device for warranty to LG? Internal storage seems to be screwed up. It says no sdcard.. My mobile is in pristine condition without any scratches, do they handle the device with care? Or does it get scratches when it's returned??

I don't really have a choice but to send it in but just wanted to know about their services... Thanks a lot! :)
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
I don't think nexus 5 has an SD card if your talking about internal memory ask for a replacement right away try with Google first.
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Yes I know.., I meant the /sdcard/ partition.. I bought it from Croma and not from Google Play so I guess Google will tell me to contact LG??
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
I guess ur stuck with lg Google offers faster replacements that's what I heard any contact lg service right away ask for a replacement.
[Nexus 5 General] :
I didnt understand your problem. Where does it says no sdcard?
[Nexus 5 General] vksjangra:
have you tried flashing factory images?

you may just have screwed up the partitions of the phone
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Yes, that was it... I had tried it yesterday but it didn't do any good.. So I headed over to stock recovery and formatted cache like 3-4 times... and voila! Everything was working...

Back to rooting again :D
[Nexus 5 General] Seadra:
So anyone here who bought the phone when it launched in India (20th Nov) and has RMA'ed recently (like week or couple) ? Want to know the experience.

I have RMA'ed previously (december) and experience was top notch, just wanna know what kind of devices people are receiving(new or refurb) these days as I hardly see Google India importing the devices (~500/week).
[Nexus 5 General] :
I haven't RMA'd but I'm certain that they're refurbished devices. Given that hundreds of people have RMA'd previously, they can't just throw those devices away. This is a fairly common practice with most device manufacturers. And honestly I don't see the problem in it. As long as the device looks brand new, came in a manufacturer sealed box and has no defects I don't see a reason to complain really.
[Nexus 5 General] Seadra:
I have rma'ed previously and I got a totally new device. I remember this because I got the 401k device which I rma'ed in starting January. Please don't mind me saying this, you are just speculating. You haven't rma'ed and still making a statement that those are refurbished devices. That statement is all I need to give a impression of you that you are just guessing without knowing any facts. I apologize if I sound like an ass, I don't mean to.

Hopefully someone who actually has done RMA just recently can share some more input in this. I know Google used to give purely new devices(for RMA) in starting sales as I know this by personal experience. Just wanna know what's the status these days before doing a RMA.
[Nexus 5 General] :
People who say I apologize for sounding like an ass generally are asses. Please don't mind me saying this but every time you reply you tend to be an ass. That statement is all I need to give a impression of you that you are just an ignorant child who doesn't know how a business works or how manufacturers work. Please do adequate research before making comments on people.

Edit: just to prove to you that I'm right refer this:

" If Google provides you with a replacement Device, you agree that Google may exchange the defective Device with either a new or refurbished Device.*"

Source: https://play.google.com/intl/en_in/about/device-terms.html

Also if you have any knowledge of the manufacturing industry you will know that after the initial months, the likelihood of a refurb is much higher than in the beginning.
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
Mr. Genius don't you know in India all rules favour the companies not the consumer.for example it mentions that a device can be returned for full refund on play store but after contacting Google India they say it is applicable only in USA Europe etc and not in India. So possibly they might be replacing rma'ed devices but they are throughly checked and again I don't know where u r getting this info but till date Google has been knind enough to replace with a brand new devices I guess the RMA'ed devices are scraped and their parts tested and good conditioned parts used as spares.
[Nexus 5 General] :
That is exactly my point man. The devices are refurbished which means they are taken apart by LG and fixed and updated with newer hardware. That is how refurbishing works! No company will dump the thousands of devices that have been returned they will refurb them and recirculate them. How do I know this? I've audited electronics manufacturers and know how this works.
[Nexus 5 General] peRFect!:
Peace out! :P
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Ahem ahem ahem... 4.4.3 is supposedly rolling out now...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2717167

Hope all of us get the update soon! So keep hitting the update button constantly for the next 2 weeks or so and do post here if the update reaches you.. :D
[Nexus 5 General] nexus_18:
What features are in this update
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Here you go: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...-here-is-what-you-should-expect-to-see-fixed/

:D
[Nexus 5 General] Seadra:
Cool story bro. Do tell one more.
[Nexus 5 General] Sheikhspeare:
Dear friends,

Has anyone received the 4.4.3 update yet?

With very warm regards and may peace be upon you,

Hous Bin Pharteen.

(Note3/Nexus5 + Tapatalk Pro)
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
No... I haven't seen a single person reporting that they have got the update... I guess we will just have to be patient and wait for the update to reach us :cyclops:
[Nexus 5 General] adityameena26:
RMA

I recently RMA'ed my device..this is the mail I got just after they approved my device for RMA

"Hello Aditya,

Thank you for your reply.

I certainly understand how important it is for you to know about the replacement device.

I would like to inform you that, I've already updated the issue with your device to the concern team via internal tool we've. Rest assured that the replacement device will be a brand new one. Google will never send any used or refurbished device to customers."

So..I think they give *Brand New* device after RMA..not refurbished one :)
[Nexus 5 General] :
Thanks for replying with a decent answering not like an ass. You're partially right, they do give brand new device but not every time some times they will give refurbished, but the thing is people won't know the difference on account of repackaging of the refurbished devices. Again, thanks for not replying like an ass. In any case, let's end this discussion on RMAs here.
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Yes, indeed. There's no way of confirming whether it has a refurbished motherboard or not. It might be possible if you open up the device and see some soldering marks on the board though. But then again, that will void your warranty for sure :laugh: So, in the end we all must take such things with a pinch of salt! :)
[Nexus 5 General] eshopper:
Volume output suckS!

Nexus 5 volume output sucks!.. my sis's moto g had a better volume output (with clarity) than mine, more than double the output and she was giggling at my phone :mad:

no dont say to root my phone :P

no rooting until official warranty is expired!
[Nexus 5 General] bliizzz:
Well id suggest the exact opposite until the phone is in warranty
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
I think it's more of a software limitation than a hardware one... I've installed Viper4Android and the loudness has increased x2 times for sure without any distortions...

I guess we just have to live with it until Google thinks otherwise. :(
[Nexus 5 General] eshopper:
hmm

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i'm not at all aware how to root and its pros and cons

sticking to stock :rolleyes:
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
There are only pros to rooting.. Even if you need to rma the device, you can go back to full stock and then send it in...

Only con which I noticed is when the eMMC chip gets fried in an irregular way. In this scenario, you can only read the card and not write on it... Which means all attempts to reclock the bootloader or flash stock images would automatically roll back.

Well this is the WORST case scenario I'm talking about...Otherwise you're good to go..

That being said, if you have purchased your device from playstore then you don't even need to lock the bootloader as Google replaces rooted devices as well (if it's a hardware problem) :) it's only LG that you have to be worried about (if you have purchased it from a retailer)
[Nexus 5 General] mrcreativity:
Is there any proof that they don't repair rooted or unlocked devices?
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
I don't know about the Nexus as not many have them. But I can surely say about other LG mobiles as my friend had suffered the same... If the bootloader is unlocked they don't entertain you at all and straightaway charge you for the motherboard. That's about 15k right out of your pocket.

Since Nexus 5 which is sold by retailers like croma / Flipkart and others come under LG warranty, I'm sure these policies apply to it as well. However, I'm not 100% sure though.
[Nexus 5 General] bliizzz:
Well then you shouldn't root your phone n do stuff after loosing the warranty, I consider rooting n doing stuff with the phone within the warranty period so even if something goes wrong with the hardware partially i can flash stock n return for warranty.(Just my point of view not offending your opinion of using stock, just in case you decide to root its the right time now within warranty)
[Nexus 5 General] :
Wait. Root it after the 4.4.3 update[emoji1][emoji2][emoji12]
[Nexus 5 General] Techimplant:
I am not sure whether it has been mentioned here before or not but it's a very useful info:

If any of you bought a white Nexus 5 and you are kinda bored now and want to try out the black one or vice versa.. Then u can..

Just walk into a LG service center and get it done.. They will change your back.. It will be a paid thing of course..

But its just 180 bucks.. So i would say that its not a bad deal.. They will return your original back to you.. In the future you can switch back whenever u want :D
[Nexus 5 General] :
Thanks for the info! Will try it out some time.
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Wooaah? Seriously?? Just 180 bucks?

That's wicked! Will surely try the red One soon...
[Nexus 5 General] RohanM:
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[Nexus 5 General] kunalwanvari:
Does it apply for devices bought over the play store too? and seriously? jjust 180 ?