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[Nexus 5 Accessories] ck.chunkeat:
Cases are a must, it protects the phone not only from scratches, but also from drop. I had the phone since November 2013. The first 2 weeks where i was using the phone, I didn't use a case nor a screen protector. I used the phone with extreme care, never lay it bare on table, always on top of a book or a cloth. Never placed it in a same pocket with anything else.

Sadly, I noticed a fine hairline scratch on the screen, so much for gorilla glass. The scratch wasn't too obvious and can only be seen under certain angle. but what's seen cannot be unseen unfortunately.

Fast forward to now, I have dropped it a few times. Have been using RIngke Slim all the while with a screen protector that I changed from time to time.. Have been using the phone without a case since my ringke slim cracked from a drop 2 months ago.

I had the black nexus 5. There's around 5 very visible scratches all over the back of the phone. The rubbery side material on the side is peeling off at many places. There's 5 cracks on the side of the phone too, namely at the headphone jack, speaker, power button and two crack on the volume button. Probably got them from dropping the phone with the case on. The cracks are mostly on the weak spots of the hardware.

I tried bending the phone and it actually bends around the volume button, dare not bend it any further cause I need this to last me till end of this year before I get the next nexus. Also, the screen is actually coming off at the bottom edges. I think the adhesive is not sticky enough to hold the screen in place.

Will definitely slap a case and a screen protector on the next smartphone too. This little experiment of mine proofed that the phone is not meant to be used without casing as it will definitely have scratches and cracks all over.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ChromeJob:
A case on my Nexus 4 made it a little less grippy on the (2012) Nexus wireless charger. But also protected it during drops. In the last year, the side rubber of the N4 has gotten a little gummy, so I treated it to a Google Bumper (always liked the look, a steal at $7), and it stuck to the chargers better (I have 3, plus a WCP-300 puck), even with a back shell protector screen. (Yeah, I'm OCD about my phone's appearance.)

Yes, I know this is a N5 thread.

I just bought an N5 and got the red Google bumper to protect it from the start. Ordered an LG QuickCover which looks nice for the "old model" price of $10. I love the Durables cases from DODOcase, so ordered an HTC One Durables on 1/2 price this week. Nice thing about slip cases, you can slide your phone out, and you've got the nude slim form of it to hold. Slide it back in to protect it. Bad thing about them: sometimes the phones slide out onto the floor, or into the toilet bowl. You have to be careful. But nice slip cases can also feel minimalist and luxurious in a suit jacket that a bulky rubbery bumper or tank case never will.

To each his own. But cases, good cases, can be something you coordinate with your activities, and attire. Rough sports outside, or dress up to go to the symphony. One size case does not fit all uses.

Update: got the LG CCF-500 QuickCover (original MSRP $tooDamnMuch, now US$9.99), it's superb. Very thin (hardly there), stiff cover to protect the screen, metal plate in the back to help with wireless charging. Well worth it. And -- bonus -- the phone comes out of it much easier than the thick bumper case I initially bought.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ChromeJob:
I bought into the Apple Kool-aid once and left a screen protector OFF my iPod Touch. In less than a month, I had a tiny hairline scratch in the screen that you can only see when it distorts pixels. Ugh. Never again. All my toys get protectors, even the ones in DODOcase classic book cases. The scratches come when and how you least expect them.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vaelkyr:
I bought my Nexus 5 second hand. Past owner, spilled coke on it, attempted a (failed) self repair, and ended up cracking the frame. To remedy this, took it part and bathed what I could in an alcohol bath. For aesthetics, I sanded down the frame and back a bit to get rid of the somewhat sticky rubbery texture, bought some primer and textured spray paint from home depot and went to town. Best $80 dollars (phone and touch up supplies in total) I've ever spent. :D:D:D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] erryday:
I don't use a case. I have dropped it few times and got minor scratches on the sides. screen is still in excellent shape.

Not concerned about selling my phone. I will probably keep using it till it breaks.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] GR0S:
Cheap soft-touch plastic simply wears out over time, yet it doesn't appeareance too much
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tagtag123:
Please post pics. My phone works like a charm but is quite scratched and has quite a lot of peeled rubber on the edges.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vaelkyr:
Here's the battery door. Sorry I didn't include my phone. Don't have anything else to take pictures with but I hope this is enough to give you a general idea of what it looks like. It's textured Rustoleum spray paint. I left it out hanging for 12 hours to dry and the smell go away. If textured isn't your style or you want that rubbery grip too, you can always buy a plain color of your choosing and go over it with Plasti Dip. I took some tape and with an exacto knife, traced over the flash window. Then I used it to wedge the stickers for the 'Nexus' and 'LG' logos off. For the actual screen/frame assembly, I gutted my phone ( removed everything from the actual screen assembly) and taped any holes that paint could seep or be sprayed into. If you end up doing this, I'd recommend taking a sewing needle or pin and "puncturing" through the frame's orifices as needed, paint can and will build up and it's best to clear it out before it hardens and dries.

Photos here.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wolfen69:
I have enough cases that I can match my case to whatever outfit I'm wearing. Gotta look good, ya know?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mortenmhp:
No case since I bought it. No real scratches, never really dropped it. The soft touch finish is slightly worn in the corners from regularly being removed from pockets. I would never cover up such a nice phone.

Why would you worry about resale value of a phone the price of the N5 especially after more than 2 years.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wolfen69:
There's more to using a case than resale value. It's called protecting your investment. Everyone I know that doesn't use a case has a seriously busted up phone, or had to buy a new one. My mother has dropped her Moto G more than a few times onto concrete and without a case, my gift to her would have been broken. If you never drop yours, fine. But most people do.

Cover up such a nice phone? Are you a 12 yr old girl showing off your phone in class, or are you an adult that uses their phone as a tool to get things done? A lot of people have nice phones now, I can assure you no one cares what phone you use or what it looks like.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mortenmhp:
Well you were almost able to keep a sober tone, thanks for reminding me why I stopped frequenting xda... I can assure you I couldn't care less about what other people think, else I wouldn't be using such a geeky 2 year old phone. The N5 was hardly ever trendy. It's about how much nicer it is to hold and use without a case and screen protector.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NaxiB:
Never used any case, but i regret it. My nexus 5 broke after literally 2 drops from a moderate distancce...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] usman farhat:
Unless you put your phone in the same pocket where you put your keys, I will recommend not to use any casing. You did not buy the device to sell it, you have bought it to use it and you also paid for its looks, feel, light-weightiness, etc. If you use it in cover all the time then when you will go to sell it you will not even have enjoyed the premium (or is it?) feel of an expensive device.

About the resale value: I live in a second world country with huge market of second hand devices, and I can tell that it does not make any big difference. If you keep it dent less with only natural wear and tear, your device can still be sold at the normal market rate. Obviously major scratches will lower down your value but for mild scratches, this is all natural. The buyer will not pay more if you give him a shiny device because he can get a slightly less shiny device in much affordable price. In the end, it's about how much market knowledge you have and how much effort you are willing to put in bargain that will determine your resale value.

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Also, if you want to sell above market value, then sell it on a personal deal so YOU will keep the profit the shopkeepers would keep. I have just sold a device for 95$ by making a private deal whereas the shopkeepers would have asked me 85$ at max. The buyer would have got the same device from the market at the rate of 110$, so it was a win-win for both of us.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] oware:
I use a case just to protect my phone, to avoid buying another soon since I have not enough money to buy a new one :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] m1hec:
HI, i like the feel of my N5 device as it is, so i also don't use cases anymore. Only thing i reccomend is a tempered glass protection for the screen (must have-saved my lcd many times)...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] R0B3RTF1SH3R:
i used to use cases then couldn't be be bothered as i have voided warranty minutes after buying any new mobile. how do you deal with that?

sure people wont care and you can always find a buyer. but from what i've seen on the phone market. 4 years is maximum lifespan your device will ever be supported or sold 2nd hand. and the price of a mint/new one will be roughly 1/4

even though what ever you buy anywhere ever is half the price the second you walk out the store with it.... my 2c

yes glass screen protector, plastic is a joke.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] showbo:
Red, 32GB here. No case. For me, resale isn't a high priority. I mean I do sell it, yeah I'll get less but its a comfort thing for me. I despise belt holders for phones! I just can't stand the way it looks. A 15-30 belt holder, scratches my 60-100 dollar belt. So with that said, no case because of bulk feel in my pockets. For my job I wear paint suits type slacks, so yeah.

Really just comes down to comfort for me. If not I would rock a case. Hybrid with a clear back all the way!

-Oscar

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I thought the same thing. Until my 13 year old daughter found a way to break her glass screen protector. I was like...THAT WAS THE BEST WORK OF MY LIFE. lol

-Oscar
[Nexus 5 Accessories] R0B3RTF1SH3R:
and mine just broke diagonally across the top. yay. musta been cheap ****ty glass
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jarod73:
So ever since I upgraded to Android 4.4.4 I have had spotty phone service.

Now I cannot make or take calls, only LTE and WiFi data works

If I try to make a call it says Out of service area and switches from LTE to 3G..

3G will have good signal but the data and phone service doesn't work.

I also have a message that says Selected network (sprint) unavailable.

Any ideas, I tried a factory reset, updated profile and prl without resolution.

My phone has never been rooted so it has stock 4.4.4
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juggaman:
In for answers. I AM rooted, but on stock 4.4.4. with 2.0.50.1.16 radio and my coverage is spotty at best. I can make calls out, but until I make a call out, i cannot receive calls or send/receive mms. Makes no sense.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestD0701:
I'm on sprint and 4.4.4 and I flashed #17 radio as it's always been best for me and I have no issues. On aicp 5.0 stock cm kernel. Running great!! Try 17 radio.
[General Questions and Answers] Lolobo:
Hello, I'm new to this forum, and I've been trying to solve this on my own but I can't. My problem is that I tried to root my tablet, but by doing so I erased some file, and now I get the message "Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped." I tried to solve it by restoring the tablet with it's own hard restore function. But now the tablet is back to factory state with the same message happening at the beginning. I feel like the only way to solve it is to restore the whole system maybe?

I found this thread in this site :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2503668

Which, I think can help me. But I am having trouble understanding it. Can you please guide me to solve my issue. In advance thank you very much.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rootpooty:
I'm still on 4.3 using jelly beans ROM build 6. Should I leave well enough alone or is their something else better than my current setup? If so some guidance would be appreciated. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] groovemetal81:
There are some really great roms on kitkat I know beanstown's working on a kit kat version right now but if you like Touchwiz roms and your feeling froggy Baja rom is cool but I'm an AOSP guy so I'm on eclipse because it has that "Cyanogen rom" feel to it it's cleaner looking to me and fast and smooth check out the screen shots battery life is great and so is signal when stepping up to 4.4.2 so it's your call I know if you go to the beans build forum and go to the last pages there is info on the kitkat version I believe:thumbup:
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mnealbarrett:
Anyone using an unlocked SM-217A with a carrier other than AT&T? I am exploring if there are cheaper or more cost-effective plans other than AT&T. I also don't know what carriers this tablet would be compatible with, besides T-Mobile.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arash.mid:
hi. i have wifi issue with my z2. sometimes it does not connect and just says "saved.scured with wpa" but sometimes it connects but wont work! i mean i can not open any web pages with browsers. sometimes else it connects but internet speed is very slow . i don't have this problems with my ex phone xperia s. please help me with this :crying: and sorry for my english!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Try forgetting network then reconnecting, see if the problem is still there

If the problem is still thereReflash your firmware via flashtool or repair via PC companion

If the problem is still there, return your device for a replacement
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arash.mid:
how can i repair via pc companion?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
In sony PC companion there is a repair device option in support zone, simply folow the instruction it gives
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einride:
Sounds like the same issue me and others are experiencing with 2.4 GHz networks: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2795344.

Hopefully it's just a driver issue and a future software update will fix it. I can manage for now, I've got 5 GHz APs at work and home, and that works fine. A temporary workaround is disabling Bluetooth if you don't use it, and then reboot your phone. That fixed the problem in my case, at least for a while (but I need Bluetooth for the car and the Smartband).
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levis_ap:
Hello everyone,

I´m trying compile form PA4+ repos. I follow the step in this guide (http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/4-4-4-nightlies-paranoid-4-4-motorola-t2792041)

But no matter what I do always get the following error:

host Executable: clang (/home/levis/paranoid/out/host/linux-x86/obj/EXECUTABLES/clang_intermediates/clang)
CC drivers/cpufreq/cpufreq_interactive.o
CC drivers/cpufreq/freq_table.o
../../../../../../kernel/motorola/msm8226/drivers/cpufreq/cpufreq_interactive.c: In function 'show_target_loads':
../../../../../../kernel/motorola/msm8226/drivers/cpufreq/cpufreq_interactive.c:813:6: warning: operation on 'ret' may be undefined [-Wsequence-point]
error, forbidden warning: cpufreq_interactive.c:813
make[4]: *** [drivers/cpufreq/cpufreq_interactive.o] Error 1
make[4]: *** Waiting for unfinished jobs....
make[3]: *** [drivers/cpufreq] Error 2
make[2]: *** [drivers] Error 2
make[2]: *** Waiting for unfinished jobs....
make[1]: *** [sub-make] Error 2
make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/levis/paranoid/kernel/motorola/msm8226'
make: *** [TARGET_KERNEL_BINARIES] Error 2
make: *** Waiting for unfinished jobs....

Total time elapsed: 32 minutes (1937.343507123 seconds)
file does not exist or wrong directory located

Please Could you point me in the right direction.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h2o64:
- Solution 1

Delete the all folder (Yeah .. that's a shame ..) and resync again.

- Solution 2

Check if all the depency software is correctly installed.

- Solution 3

Use a prebuilt kernel

cd /yourpathtothesources/kernel/motorola/msm8226
make -j4 O=out
cp -R /yourpathtothesources/kernel/motorola/msm8226/out/* /yourpathtothesources/out/target/product/falcon/obj/KERNEL_OBJ
cp /yourpathtothesources/kernel/motorola/msm8226/out/arch/arm/boot/zImage /yourpathtothesources/out/target/product/falcon/kernel

Hope that's help.

Try first solution first !
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levis_ap:
thank you very much for your quick response. I will prove what you said and will post the results
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levis_ap:
Thanks +h2o64 , Whith the Solution 1, was perfect. Now I have installed and working my own compiled version.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h2o64:
Congrats! There is a new Linaro build toolchain! Personally I clean my entire build directory today :P
[Sony Xperia ZR] phet331:
*** Sorry to my bad enlish

Now my stay in stock rom 4.4.2 and i follow the root from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2767925

and the next i install rom [ Carbon Rom KK Unofficial ro 4.4.4OFFICIAL DOGOMoKee ] form Philz touch recovery.I do follow instructions when i reboot my phone it don't have anything don't have sony logo

please help i don't know how i do

i use c5503 thank you:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bodoct:
Hey Guys,

So im having an issue for when i try to connect my note 2 running Jedi X20 to my windows 8.1 computer i get an error stating "USB Device Not Recognized". I have tried everything from trying different cables, downloading drivers, deleted and reinstalling drivers, checking to see if my phone is set to PDA, trying factory reset in TWRP, etc. i was wondering if anyone has successfully fixed this issue and they could help me.

I am trying to get my device connected so ODIN may recognize my device so i can revert it back to Stock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bodoct:
My note 2 is also showing up as "unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
Have you tried the USB ports on the back of the PC? If so....

Maybe try updating the drivers for the motherboard of your PC instead of using standard Windows 8.1 drivers. Assuming Windows 8.1 is recognizing all the USB ports you are trying to plug your cable into.

If this does not work and you have a copy of Windows 7, download Virtualbox and install Windows 7 as a virtual machine. Launch it make sure you have the USB settings inside the virtual machine setup to allow the USB to be used from Host PC.

Load the Samsung drivers in the Windows 7 virtual machine. I'm assuming those are the drivers you have stated you have downloading and reinstalled.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bodoct:
Sorry meant to say it's a laptop. Tried all ports and installing drivers. Unfortunately I don't have windows 7
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bodoct:
Just tested on windows 7 and it did recognize the device. I'm just having issues on 8.1 and can't seem to find a fix.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bodoct:
so i went out and bought another cord just for ****s and giggles and it fixed all my issues and i am now able to connect my device. for some reason my cord that came with the phone and another cord i had didnt want to work....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
Congratulations. It's always the little things
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bodoct:
Yep a cheap gas station USB works over my perfect stock usb
[XDA Assist] xXValleraXx:
I'm in need of a custom ROM for this phone, and I can't find one anywhere, and I'm not sure where to post this. I can't find any ROM that actually has this phone listed as a supported device. It has a single core 1.4GHz processor, 829MBs of RAM, 1.96GBs of internal storage and I have a 8GB SD card installed. I cannot install any apps onto the SD card no matter what I do, and this is my ultimate goal. I'd like to play Real Racing 3 but there's no way I can as I don't have enough internal storage, but I do have enough on the SD card. Every App2SD app I've used won't allow me to move them over, unless I format the card, which I haven't as I have personal data I need on it. I'm not sure if it would even work if I tried, but I will later this evening. I just wanted to know if there were any ROMs that could run on the phone, even if they weren't made for the phone. Any and all help is appreciated. It currently runs on the stock Android 4.1.2 Jellybean with Samsung's TouchWiz UI.
[XDA Assist] Perseus:
You may wish to post the query in Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Have you seen [Q] Boost Mobile - Samsung Galaxy Prevail Rom Developmant ?

As to the SD card, you can back the data on a PC then format the card.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] markmcrobie:
I keep getting an error saying "gwes.exe has crashed" and the XDA Mini has to reset - bloody annoying as I've only just done a hard reset, and I never had that error before my hard reset (the hard reset was for another reason - the XDA kept freezing on boot-up).

I'd started to re-install my programs, but have only put a few on - TomTom 6.010 (which I had before), PIEPlus (which I had before), ListPro (which I had before), InClose (which I had before) and BatteryTimePlus (which I DIDN'T have before).

This leads me to think the problem lies in BatteryTimePlus - however the 1st time I noticed it was last night when I was using MediaPlayer (I clicked the little globe icon to open the WMP web site, and I got the error). This morning I was adding my contacts back in, and I got the error again.

Any ideas? Thanks!