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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solutions Etcetera:
This is not a Nexus 5 issue. It is Kit Kat issue on all devices that use the default Google Bluedroid Bluetooth stack, meaning Nexus devices and Google Play versions (other devices running a modified stack may not be affected).

Supposedly, it is an extension to Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 that enables Bluetooth audio devices to directly control Android's system volume. It seems some genius thought two independent volume levels (headphone volume and handset bluetooth level) was too confusing for folks. Clearly they did not think about (or test) that some Bluetooth audio devices with their own volume controls might default to a very high or low level, and control of only the handset's bluetooth level would not provide sufficient range of adjustment.

So once again we have Goofle googing up bluetooth in Android. Please share your disappointment in the following threads so that we might see a fix ASAP. Guessing they are facing law suits for hearing damage if it is not addressed quickly.

http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/X6Hwt2qMYDo/7qd-JGylQv0J

http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/dsf7hQPesds/zWhIE27o2KwJ

http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/uXzs0e3l7rI

http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/b5h94ggUIac/qkBs9WUIh4oJ
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
Can anyone recommend a good music player with maybe better equaliser than the stock that maybe even boost the sound via earphones? Thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] columbo67:
I use poweramp
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndrasLOHF:
Poweramp would be my recommendation. Tons of options to play with as well as a more than capable built in equalizer.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clareyboy:
Because they only sell the 16gb in my country version ive decided to use Google Play Music in combination with Viper4Android FX It works really great for me so far. This ofcourse comes with the monthly costs.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _MetalHead_:
Neutron is the best sounding but Poweramp has the best UI. I use Poweramp only because Neutron is godawful to navigate and I don't listen to *that* much music on my phone.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iOStoAndroid:
JetAudio by Cowon (one of the best sounding mp3 player)

I even bought the Plus version (but don't use any of the plus version)

I have been using their PC version for years
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndrewJohansen:
Poweramp/Apollo
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
I've used power amp before in the gs4 but I seem to have got confused when listening to a album I would skip the track and then it would play a track from a diff album all the time so I uninstalled it :/
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dirk:
Apollo is my music player of choice.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kid_droid:
I have using poweramp since the dark days. I'm giving N7 player a shot on the N5 since I fancy a change a the UI looks interesting

Sent from from Carbon Nexus 4/AOKP

Kernel Latest Faux Ultimate Version or Neo
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 918273645ams:
Hi so I tried to install recovery, though it worked. Went to boot into recovery and got the red exclamation point thing. Okay, went back to fastboot. Tried the restore to out of box thing thought it worked, it is still on the splash screen after a good 5-10 minutes. I can get back to fastboot. What should I do from here??

please help me! Im really freaking out :\

I was doing this on Kwongggers tool kit
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 918273645ams:
please someone! Im dying over here
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jubakuba:
Don't use toolkits. You'll only end up in situations like this and not know why.

But DON'T WORRY. Your phone is fine :)

Boot back into fastboot and flash stock images.

Or boot into fastboot and select the "recovery" option and use it to wipe data.

You can get back to fastboot by holding a button combination...

I don't have my Nexus 5 yet to confirm, but it should just be holding power and it'll power off. Then power plus one of the volume buttons to get to fastboot.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 918273645ams:
When I click on recovery it brings me to a red exclamation point.

How do I flash stock images in fast boot?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmo220:
The thread titled [FAQ][REF]★All you need to know about the Android | Read this before you post/root★ has all the info you need.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2508292
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 918273645ams:
this isnt helpful can someone please give me sstep by step
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 918273645ams:
PLEASE someone i dont know what to do i have to fix my phone before i can do anything PLEASE
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 918273645ams:
can someone please respond i just want to be able to use my phone
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmo220:
I can't find pages at work since they block most sites here. But google how to install fastboot drivers for your operating system. Then install them. Then click on that link I sent before, scroll down to the part about restoring to stock. That has the link for what you need to download and it has the commands that you use.

And always make sure you read instructions and know what you are doing before doing anything.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 918273645ams:
I saw that and there is no zip anywhere to download, the only download is a .tgz file. where is the zip
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gunner1937:
Calm down:rolleyes:

The red exclamation is your stock recovery. You just have to enter the recovery mode to access the recovery menu.

To do that, still in front of your red !, press power and tap volume. The menu shows up. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and reboot.

Your phone will be in the state it was when it was delivered to you:D
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmo220:
That is the file he is talking about. Download that. You should be able to open it with 7zip or maybe even WinZip.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 918273645ams:
Now i cant even get it into fastboot. its not responding to anything
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 918273645ams:
IT WOrked i am forever thankful to all of u sorry im so annoyign
[General Questions and Answers] powerwill:
What is the easiest way to downgrade my HTC desire s from hboot 2.xxx to hboot 98.xxx? please help me I have looked at another thread, but it's complicated, I don't like complicated

Sent from HTC desire S Android 4.0.4
[General Questions and Answers] Trozzul:
they experts on your phone might help you better here http://xdaforums.com/htc-desire-s/help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CScolamiero:
Anyone know when we'll see the first stock Google ROM for our Verizon s4? Or any developers out there working on one? Want one bad!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chuckleb0ne:
(Patience is key) I think some developers are working on it now, but it is a challenge to port a new version of stock android on to the jfltevzw because the device is different than your average nexus device. Then you also have to take in the fact that devs are working on other projects on the moment and wish not to abandoned them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CScolamiero:
Thank you for the post. And I do understand that. Very anxious!
[Nexus 5 General] BamAlmighty:
UPDATE: At this time Sprint won't activate 32GB N5s, 16GB OKAY.

They won't activate until their launch date, that is if they will even activate play store bought phones at that date.

Thankfully I picked up a tmo pre paid sim so I can use it now.

Screw you Sprint. Please contact customer service and email Sprint exec offices, the more they hear from us the better.
[Nexus 5 General] Itchiee:
Their willingness to send me a USIM card for free for my Nexus 5 leads me to believe they will activate them.

[07:43:37 PM] me: And to confirm its for the new Nexus 5 please.

[07:43:53 PM] Sprint: Yes, that is what I have.

[07:44:02 PM] me: Ok thank you

[07:44:50 PM] Sprint.: You are welcome, I am almost complete. I have placed the order. Your expected delivery date is....

Now the 8th that might be another story.... I'll have both the card and phone tomorrow, hopefully.
[Nexus 5 General] ricersniper:
I am on the phone with them now. They seem to be doing it but we are not done yet. The local sprint store was 0 help as they do not stock the Sim cards.
[Nexus 5 General] laestrella:
Untrue I got mine activated. But I used the sim from my note 3. And I ordered a sim online.
[Nexus 5 General] Itchiee:
^ Bragger :p

Did you do it thru the Sprint website? To activate.
[Nexus 5 General] BamAlmighty:
Really.... because they flat out said they cant do it period since the N5 isnt in their system.
[Nexus 5 General] LuBi:
It's Sprint, if you've been a customer long then you should know YMMV, and you are almost always required to call back multiple times to yield results. While Sprint support has GREATLY improved, it usually takes a few attempts before you reach a technically inclined, competent, and willing representative. IMO and in my experience. :good:
[Nexus 5 General] lolcopter:
wow, if this is true and they won't activate my phone in store i'll be paying my ETF on the spot to clear my old phone's ESN. (which truthfully is the only reason i wanted to activate the new phone anyway, so i could sell my iPhone to pay for the ETF to go to T-Mobile)

i am not a bit surprised, and won't be surprised if they tell me the same thing tomorrow. ridiculous.
[Nexus 5 General] ricersniper:
I went through the hole process.

I called 1-888-226-7212 and selected option 2. That got me through to some one in BusinessECare24. I told her the issue and she was super helpful. She even said she would give me a follow up call after my SIM arrives and make sure i didn't have any other issues.

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The first person i talked to said the same thing. I called around and got in touch with others and got it figured out.

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They cant activate them in stores at all as the stores don't stock the SIM cards. They come with the phones that require them. Per the person i spoke with the stores that will be receiving the Nexus 5 will receive a SIM to go with it.
[Nexus 5 General] lolcopter:
thanks, good to know. sucks for sprint, looks like i'll just go to the t-mobile store then instead of waiting X number of days for a sim card.

kind of annoying i'll have to wait for my ETF nonsense to settle until my ESN on the old phone clears, but oh well. hello, LTE
[Nexus 5 General] EmperorX:
So this needs to be handled online or by phone if we purchased from the play store? Ugh I'm more inclined to switch as each day passes...
[Nexus 5 General] lolcopter:
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/pWGKq9bZfB4[1-25-true]
[Nexus 5 General] mattcoz:
Yup, just got back from a Sprint store and they seemed clueless about it, didn't have any SIM cards. So now I'm at a bar to watch the Bears game and tethering my Nexus 5 to my Evo 3D, heh.
[Nexus 5 General] lolcopter:
thanks man, good to know. just saved me an hour or so tomorrow morning :good:
[Nexus 5 General] cephaus:
Did anyone get their nexus directly from the sprint store? I called them Friday morning to order mine
[Nexus 5 General] sheryip:
just use the online activation
[Nexus 5 General] ricersniper:
They overnighted me mine for free. I am cont complaining.
[Nexus 5 General] flonker:
They better get this fixed. I'd like to know who the Sprint spokesman was that said Google Play customers would have "no problem" activating their phones on Sprints networks. Get the the 32GB IMEI in the system.
[Nexus 5 General] ricersniper:
They wont have them available until the 8th. As of today the stores i have spoken with they haven't received any yet. They are expecting them tomorrow through the 7th.
[Nexus 5 General] LymeWire:
got my 16GB nexus 5 that i ordered from the play store activated on sprint today, i started at sprint.com and had to finish the activation process in an online chat with a rep, I am also a sprint employee for any others wondering if you can activate one before it is available for ewd lines, i used a SIM card from a galaxy S4 that was returned to my store that worked fine
[Nexus 5 General] EmperorX:
Well, when I enter my order number I get the following:

"We're sorry; the number you entered did not match our records. Please read the tips below, check the number and try again."

PERFECT!

Lol thanks for the heads up i'll keep checking

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I guess it hasn't been 24 hours yet... May not be in the system.
[Nexus 5 General] Marescallus:
Mine was doing that. It shows up now. Just have to wait for it to ship to get my tracking #.
[Nexus 5 General] EmperorX:
Since I didn't order mine until around 9pm Pacific time last night... I wonder if it will have a shipping # when it is in the system after 24 hours? The order confirmation email stated it would arrive on the 6th. Either way, I AM SO EXCITEDDDD
[Nexus 5 General] Marescallus:
It definitely should. I'm excited too. I have mine, but I don't really want to do anything on it yet since it's not activated. I did already root it though :p
[Nexus 5 General] EmperorX:
Good man! That's exactly what i'd do... Though, i'd probably get everything setup over wifi too :P
[Nexus 5 General] elias0441:
I currently own an htc one with sprint.

does it work if I take out the sim from htc one and pop it into the n5 ?
[Nexus 5 General] Marescallus:
I think it should. Pretty sure other people in this thread have said they've done exactly that.
[Nexus 5 General] Itchiee:
For the record I was able to activate my 32gb White Nexus 5 on Sprint today.
[Nexus 5 General] Marescallus:
Yeah. I'ma do that tomorrow. Transfer all my files too. It's gonna be so much fun!

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Did you do it online?
[Nexus 5 General] VTEC4ME:
Where exactly are you guys going to do this chat with Sprint? Clicking on chat icon after signing on to your account or here?

http://sprintworldwide.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch
[Nexus 5 General] Marescallus:
Right there. Right at that link.
[Nexus 5 General] Itchiee:
I started to, and the system accepted my IMEI # (Without the last digit = Sprint Hex), but the new sim had an issue so I was directed to chat.

My sim was fresh out the package I never used one prior to this so it could be way I had an issue.
[Nexus 5 General] Marescallus:
Alright. But you didn't have to go to the store. That's all I was wondering.
[Nexus 5 General] EmperorX:
Nice. I just got a mail from UPS My Choice, my sim is on the way and will arrive tomorrow!
[Nexus 5 General] Itchiee:
No, thankfully not. All online via chat.

Just remember imei minus the last number is sprint hex.
[Nexus 5 General] ricersniper:
Success!!

UPS did not deliver my SIM overnight as i was promised. However i spoke again with the Sprint corporate store in my area and they suggested I come in with my phone and let them see what they could do. I was the first person in the store with the Nexus 5. They pulled one of the SIM cards they have for the the iCrap. I advised them it needed to be for the S4 they went back again and came out with part # SIMGLW206R. They added the IMEI # as well as the ICC and after several reboots and provisionings it WORKS!!! I do not have reliable 4G in central Ohio yet so i cant verify that it works or not. But i am able to make and receive calls and texts just fine.
[Nexus 5 General] exstatica:
well before i found this thread i got in a huge argument with spring on the phone, no one had any idea what i was talking about. eventually, after 10 calls, and 3 hang ups, i ended up with the international team, and they ordered me 2.

however they are backordered. I then called all the sprint stores in my area and no one has a sim card for an htc one (god forbid i tell them i have a different device)

so now i'm back to square one. maybe i'll get a sim, who really knows.
[Nexus 5 General] Cheater912:
Got my 32GB activated with no problems. Had to talk with the online support.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] Marescallus:
For anyone that has activated, did you have to renew your contract?
[Nexus 5 General] RedWingsFan:
Unless you buy from Sprint using one of their discount offers, you won't be required to sign a new contract.
[Nexus 5 General] kingmac984:
Michigan Sprint user successfully activated (16 GB)

My first post to XDA ever, so please forgive any newbie mistakes.

TL : DR - Went to the Roseville, MI store on Gratiot to get a SIM and was able to activate my 16 GB Nexus 5! Did not need to renew or change plans. :D

I received my Nexus 5 today and almost immediately went to the closest Sprint corporate store/repair center. The sales rep was not aware Sprint was using SIM cards but asked the repair tech anyway. He said they did not stock them and to head to the store in Roseville on Gratiot, just north of 13 Mile Rd. The "concierge" at the front podium did not believe they could give them out but he put my name down on the waiting list anyway. After a few minutes a sales person called my name. I was prepared to "debate" with him but was surprised when he not only knew what was in my hand, but that I could use any SIM from a One, S4, or Note 3. He grabbed one from the back, added it to my account, activated it, popped it in, and powered on the device. After a few minutes it activated and proceeded to download an update (which the rep said he heard would be required for the device.) My guess is that it "enables" the device for the specific carrier, but I could be wrong. I thanked him a bunch! Anyway, everything works and I am happy! :victory:
[Nexus 5 General] Jocelyn:
Just activated my black N5 32GB on Sprint, but no LTE :(
[Nexus 5 General] fceeviper:
Heads up, I was able to activate my N5 with my SIM card from my HTC One, and I did it over the Sprint chat. Went very smoothly. :cool:

BTW, I have the 32gb N5 and it is picking up 4G LTE.
[Nexus 5 General] moosh3:
Just called and ordered my SIM card to activate my 32 gig n5, I made sure he knew it was the 32 gig and he assured me that it will work. Awesome!
[Nexus 5 General] mjs2011:
Did you call or chat when you activated? I think I read that this step was necessary.

Plus, did you use the sim card from a different phone or did Sprint send you one?
[Nexus 5 General] SComp23:
32GB Nexus- got the SIM card, went to chat to activate it, but it sticks on "The Phone is Activating your mobile data service" then after 10 minutes or so it says network error. All of the bars are lit and LTE is illuminated.

Any ideas?
[Nexus 5 General] Jocelyn:
I'm on Sero, called employee care to activate and the process was quick and easy. I somehow managed to pick up a new Sim card at a corporate store.

It would seem others, at least over at S4GRU, are having similar problems with LTE, bit only with the 32GB model. My guess is that we'll have to wait until Friday for a fix, but I'll post if anything changes.
[Nexus 5 General] lafester:
Also on sero, 16gb black, sim from my gs4, no LTE.
[Nexus 5 General] Obmute:
I had to call up and order a SIM card, they're currently saying 3-5 days but it could be up to 2 weeks because I guess the SIM cards are on backorder now :(.
[Nexus 5 General] mjs2011:
Not sure but I'd hop on a chat again
[Nexus 5 General] LucidChaos:
I am going to say maybe. In my case today I was already at the store earlier in the day, and then came back in with a working Nexus 5 which they told me was not possible. They process the "purchase" of the SIM (which doesn't cost anything) against your personal account, and in my case they can see that the GS4 I wanted a SIM for was not currently attached to that account. Needless to say it was a mess, but it worked out.
[Nexus 5 General] mjs2011:
I wonder why some people have 4G and others don't. I am getting both my device and so delivered tomorrow and I'm a little nervous about this.
[Nexus 5 General] LucidChaos:
The UICC# on the SIM needs to be linked to the Nex5's IMEI within Sprint's system. It could be as simple as a typo on Sprint's part. Those who have a SIM but no LTE where they expect it should call a rep and have them confirm the UICC#.
[Nexus 5 General] brianwilcox:
I have spoken with Sprint 3 times today. I have a 32GB Black N5, got a SIM card from the online chat that matches the SKU mentioned in this thread. Voice and 3G work, LTE tries to connect on boot but immediately disappears and reverts to 3G.

What PRL version are you activate 32GB owners on?

BTW...Sprint referred me to call Samsung after they couldn't fix it...yes, Samsung.
[Nexus 5 General] EmperorX:
Try connecting to wifi and see if there are software updates.
[Nexus 5 General] flonker:
Do they think this phone is a Samsung? I think they're the ones doing something wrong in your case.
[Nexus 5 General] brianwilcox:
Yeah, this person's manager was confused. The tech I was talking to seemed to realize that this was a phone they would be supporting in about 3 days. Seriously, this LTE issue is killing me. Sounds like I'm not the only person with an activated 32GB N5 that can't connect to Sprint LTE.
[Nexus 5 General] cephaus:
anyone receive their nexus from sprint?
[Nexus 5 General] PaulB007:
This is such bull**** that we have to wait weeks for a phone we just bought, I mean honestly, how in the HELL did they not know this would happen? How could you say you support a phone on your network but not have this **** prepared?

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Also, for all those who are saying "I activated with no problems" did you need a SIM or not?

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Also, for all those who are saying "I activated with no problems" did you need a SIM or not?
[Nexus 5 General] sblum:
I'm on track to get my phone in the mail tomorrow whereas my SIM shows no signs of even shipping. I will visit the local repair center but honestly if they don't help me I am super ready to pay an ETF and move to T-Mobile tomorrow.
[Nexus 5 General] SComp23:
UPDATE- 32GB on Sprint Fully Active

I woke up this morning and it said activation failed, so I clicked "try again". After about 2 minutes it completed this time- I'm up and running with LTE.

For what it's worth, I went to a Sprint store and gave them the SKU for the SIM. They looked it up and told me they didn't have it, but gave me 3 or 4 stores that did. I went and picked it up no problem.
[Nexus 5 General] RedWingsFan:
I don't see how this SIM issue is Sprint's fault at all?

Google should have alerted customers that they need to acquire a SIM from their carrier for the device. Some users already knew (probably because they have been through the process before) so they ordered their SIMS this past weekend.

For the phones Sprint will be selling to it's customers, they will come with the SIMs I imagine.
[Nexus 5 General] hammester:
A big part of the blame definitely has to go to Sprint, because most stores don't have the Sim's that people need in stock in stores. I bet if you went to any T-mobile or ATT store they would have plenty of Sim's available to give out. Not to mention it takes talking to 5 different people just to get them to order a sim for you via phone or chat.
[Nexus 5 General] RedWingsFan:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this sort of new territory for Sprint? Allowing an unlocked phone on their network? Having to provide SIM cards to phones that were not purchased through them?

Complain all you want, but I'm happy to see Sprint allowing me to buy a phone from Google and activating it on my account. Yea the entire SIM thing sucks (even though mine will be here today), but I'm sure next time they'll have it all ironed out.