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Why did you decide to stay with the N4 after the N5 was released?

I actually bought the N5 before getting the N4. The fact is, I'm gonna get all of the Nexus devices (all new in box) just because I can. And I plan on using most of them.
But anyway, for those that aren't as Nexus obsessed as me, why did you stay with the N4? I know one answer I'm going to hear: "because it still does what I need". (fair enough)
Just interested in what people think.

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Good response. Thanks for sharing.
Some of us are enthusiasts interested in other people's opinions and experiences.

I stayed with the N4 because I think it's more handy. It's a little smaller than the nexus 5 and since I have smaller hands I prefer the nexus 4. Also, the nexus 5's earpiece is weird (atleast for me)

I stayed because I didnt find mych difference and also Im in a condition that buying a new device will probably waste my time ! And also planing to move to google silver or iphone 6
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japmeet said:
Also, the nexus 5's earpiece is weird (atleast for me)
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That's different.
Hey, I totally understand why someone would stay with the N4. To be honest, I have relatively small phone needs. My Moto G actually did everything I needed and more. (I gave it to my mom) While we're at it, I bet the Galaxy Nexus would be more than enough for most people. But some people just like having the best. Not that I need it, I just like having it.
No doubt the Nexus 4 is still a strong player in the market. It will have no problem running 5.0
I just wish there was a CandyKat rom for the N4.

I know, a lot of people whom I've told about the earpiece think of it as a weird reason. I, however, just didn't like the design of the phone. But hey, that's just me. I love the moto g and x. They're both very handy phones and pretty solid performers too!

my reason :
- I got my N4 cheap (got $100 discount when I bought it).
- screen density is more than enough for my poor eyes. (tell you the truth I really can tell differences between 415ppi vs 318ppi).
- CPU sector, for me myself my nexus 4 is already fast enough. I mean this is a phone not a laptop/pc, I don't need huge clock speed or ram to play games.
only one two cent personal opinion.

japmeet said:
I know, a lot of people whom I've told about the earpiece think of it as a weird reason. I, however, just didn't like the design of the phone. But hey, that's just me. I love the moto g and x. They're both very handy phones and pretty solid performers too!
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I haven't owned a Moto X, but I know all about it. I bought the Moto G and was very happy with it. My tech-ego got in the way and told me I need a Nexus 5. I don't regret it one bit.

wolfen69 said:
I haven't owned a Moto X, but I know all about it. I bought the Moto G and was very happy with it. My tech-ego got in the way and told me I need a Nexus 5. I don't regret it one bit.
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It is a great phone, no questions there

Why did you decide to stay with the N4 after the N5 was released?
I guess because not everyone is as independently wealthy as you. Geez, I just bought the thing only a year and a half ago. Assuming that someone keeps making OS updates for this phone on this forum to keep up with security updates, I will keep it for around the same time-frame as I refresh my main desktop computer, about 5 to 7 years. Heck, my older second desktop computer is 11 years old and runs various versions of Linux as well as XP just fine (Although I disabled XP because it was finally discontinued.) I understand it is the constantly changing hardware that forces Google to very quickly stop supporting OS upgrades on older devices (really just an excuse to sell more devices), but it is really ridiculous that my Nexus 4 will shortly become obsolete by Google's standards, unlike Microsoft who supports their operating systems for a very reasonable amount of time.

I stayed with my Nexus 4 because Nexus 5 didn't offer a significant difference in performance. I was able to compare that side by side, and the performance of my Nexus 4 was just fast as Nexus 5. So i saw no point in change.
As i'm a non gamer guy, i think Nexus 5 will perform better games than Nexus 4, but i really don't play much.
Personally speaking, changing phone every year (some people always want to stay on fashion), seems to me like throwing money away, i think it's better change of 2 in 2 years, then you'll notice more technology improvement.
Another situation, was when i saw the Nexus 5...i was totally disappointed with his design..i mean look at the Nexus 4...it has an amazing design, glass on the back, all seems to be in harmony.
In Nexus 5 it's just a phone...don't know...lack of personality, i guess....lol
Now, i'll be waiting for Nexus 6...let's see if it worth...

Most of the replies posted in the thread apply to me as well. Some additional thoughts that kept me away from the n5:
It feels better in my hands and the size was perfect. The main things I liked were the corners of the nexus 4 were more curved than the 5, and that the tapered edges of the n4 screen felt natural.
I also preferred the n4's "discrete" camera compared to the gigantic wart that's on the back of the n5.
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I stayed because I won't jump to another phone until I see significant improvement in technology as nowadays it's just spec bumps. I think the 4th is more than enough to last for another 2 years. I'll probably change next year with the coming of L and 64bit phones and only if it really matters. Oh, and I'm not rich enough to change phone every year ?
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wolfen69 said:
That's different.
Hey, I totally understand why someone would stay with the N4. To be honest, I have relatively small phone needs. My Moto G actually did everything I needed and more. (I gave it to my mom) While we're at it, I bet the Galaxy Nexus would be more than enough for most people. But some people just like having the best. Not that I need it, I just like having it.
No doubt the Nexus 4 is still a strong player in the market. It will have no problem running 5.0
I just wish there was a CandyKat rom for the N4.
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No CandyKat? It is there, right here.
My reason? Saving up my money for my masters degree studies.

I got the N4 on contract which isn't up until March next year.
Being a student I couldn't afford to buy it outright, and obviously couldn't afford to buy the N5 when it came out.
I will, however, be buying the Nexus 6 the moment it's released. I should have my student loan through by then.
Priorities, right?

I think the Nexus 4 is a gorgeous looking phone (I'm a sucker for the glitter back) and I like how the edges curve as well, it is a unique design. It's also one of the most comfortable device to grip. Lastly, the size of the screen and phone are very similar to the Moto X, which is the ideal size for me. I believe LG went with cheaper production cost with the N5. I originally sold my N4, but when Android L preview image was announced, I was dying to try it out, so I bought another N4. I'm not planning to sell it again (I hope), there is a charm about this device that I like.

I to am a nexus lover. I did buy a n5, I do use it as my daily phone for the most part. but I do occasionally use my n4 as my phone as well. actually, I use my n4 and n5 every day. my n4 I use daily as a WiFi device at work. and it is still a great device! but those that say that the n4 is on par with the n5 when it comes to speed, are just kidding themselves. sure, in the ui, its just as fast as my n5. heck, my gnex is as fast in the ui as my n5. but I'm not talking ui, as any phone(even my nexus s) can have a fast ui if you set it up right. I'm talking opening apps/process, and computing. the n5 blows my n4 away when it comes to apps opening, and the speed of actually computing. anyways, that doesn't take away from my n4, as I do love it as part of my family

I stayed because it wasn't that BIG of an upgrade from the N4 to be honest. Definitely getting the N6 whenever its announce/released.

I got the my Nexus 4 when Google put them on sale last year before the 5's release. I'm in the process of convincing the wife that I need (aka want) a Nexus 5.

Sending back N6 as N4 seems just as good - CRAZY??

Title says it all: so am I missing something? The n6 just isn't much different in real world use as I have n4 with Nexus 5 experience rom L5.02. The camera is slow and in use over holiday no better than n4. Defaulted to wife's iphone 5s instead.
Screen size is nice and I have big hands, but balance is off and phone too heavy it seems, though was getting used to it.
Nonetheless, called google to return it - going back Monday.
Any thoughts?
Dave

You must definitely have bad vision if you think N6 camera is no better than N4.

Wouldn't want to go back to my N5. Only had this today though

obsanity said:
You must definitely have bad vision if you think N6 camera is no better than N4.
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I know the specs are better, and I did get some decent shots, just had to work for them just as with n4. Really disappointed in speed as well.

New software takes time to get dialed in
Have fun down grading

To each his own.
If you don't feel it's worth it then best to get your money back.

davewaave said:
I know the specs are better, and I did get some decent shots, just had to work for them just as with n4. Really disappointed in speed as well.
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Wait, do you mean Note 4 or Nexus 4?

Nexus 4. I hear you all, just don't see n6 as much of a "real world" upgrade over the n4. I've drooled over this phone since it was leaked as shamu. Always wanted and needed larger screen. This is about 45 grams heavier and girth is unbalanced, always feel like I am about to drop it. So just can't justify it all things considered.
But thanks for thoughts.
BTW, I will have 3 useless cases now.

And researched the heck out of it. Fully aware of the great specs, they haven't translated into much of a difference. I was hoping opinions would show me something new, or that maybe I have a bad version. Mine is blue, 32.

I came to a Nexus 6 from the Nexus 4 I've been using since it was originally released and I honestly don't know what you're smoking.

ggmask said:
I came to a Nexus 6 from the Nexus 4 I've been using since it was originally released and I honestly don't know what you're smoking.
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Might be a slip of the keyboard.... Switch Nexus 4 with Note 4 and some of it makes sense.
Its a different choice, but I prefer the lack of TouchWiz.

ggmask said:
I came to a Nexus 6 from the Nexus 4 I've been using since it was originally released and I honestly don't know what you're smoking.
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Smoking?!! Good one, so what are your main reasons you prefer n6?

I'll take those useless cases off your hands
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davewaave said:
Smoking?!! Good one, so what are your main reasons you prefer n6?
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For me it's mostly screen size and resolution, battery size, internal storage size, memory, gpu, camera, and build quality.

ggmask said:
For me it's mostly screen size and resolution, battery size, internal storage size, memory, gpu, camera, and build quality.
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That about sums it up!

mrmjv said:
That about sums it up!
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Fair enough. Agree about build quality, and good service, no bs on return. Maybe everything is software related but didn't want to mess w roms until sure keeping it.

davewaave said:
Nexus 4. I hear you all, just don't see n6 as much of a "real world" upgrade over the n4. I've drooled over this phone since it was leaked as shamu. Always wanted and needed larger screen. This is about 45 grams heavier and girth is unbalanced, always feel like I am about to drop it. So just can't justify it all things considered.
But thanks for thoughts.
BTW, I will have 3 useless cases now.
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If you feel this way you have already made the change. Follow your feels get Note 4
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Using a phone with Nexus 4's specs these days is perfectly fine. Millions of iPhone 6 users can't be wrong.

I can see the point of the OP in terms of size and handling. They are two completely different animals. I have an N4 with a broken sim slot so I keep it on the charger next to my bed and use it as a Wi-Fi device. When sitting next to my N6, I usually grab the N4 for many tasks like typing because it feels so perfect in the hand.
The N6 is a majestic phone that blows the N4 away on so many levels, but if handling is high on the list of priorities which is sounds like it is for the OP, I can understand. Also the N4 screen has whiter whites which I prefer. I'm just saying that it isn't as crazy as it sounds depending on what you value.

orange-man1 said:
I can see the point of the OP in terms of size and handling. They are two completely different animals. I have an N4 with a broken sim slot so I keep it on the charger next to my bed and use it as a Wi-Fi device. When sitting next to my N6, I usually grab the N4 for many tasks like typing because it feels so perfect in the hand.
The N6 is a majestic phone that blows the N4 away on so many levels, but if handling is high on the list of priorities which is sounds like it is for the OP, I can understand. Also the N4 screen has whiter whites which I prefer. I'm just saying that it isn't as crazy as it sounds depending on what you value.
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And I gave in and have decided to keep phone!

Purchased N6 but requesting return... Good decision?

​​I'm coming from n5 and really wanted to upgrade to n6p until I saw the price! This is one of reasons I didn't upgrade to n6 when it was released last year, the other being that it seemed too big!...
I recently purchased n6 64gb for about £200 from rakuten (£200 as got £80 worth of points)... I'm a tinkerer and love timely updates to OS when Google releases new versions and hence why I really wanted you stay with nexus, plus the fact that there's more development for nexus devices than any other devices...
I've requested a return but not received the RMA yet... I was probably going to stay with n5 until n6p prices come down or buy either moto x style or g4 whichever received timely Android 6 update...
Any advice / suggestions welcome ? Am I going to regret sending n6 back especially considering the price (my main reason for sending back is the size... Seems like a spade in my hand and I've had a look and no other manufacturer has released such a ginormous phone recently... Even Google played safe this time with 5.7")...same as note 5!...
Also, as current owners of n6 what would you say about the size? Have you learnt to live with it or do you love the size that any smaller you would find hard to accept?

ginormous.. its all related to how you personally see the world. i had a n5, bought a n6, grabbed my n5 3 days later and it felt way to small. i im not a big person. im 5'7", with medium small hands. and the n6 feels so perfect in size.

I love my n6. I will get the n6p for no reason when it goes down in price. My n6 was 300. Oh yea I will be giving it to my sister and keeping the n6p. I would keep the n6 if I was you. For the reason that there is not one phone out there like it. This phone is so unlocked unblocked. You can never stop doing so much to it. Hopefully n6p is as equal.

I had a nexus 6 then I jumped to an S6 then Note 5 and now I'm back to a Nexus 6 if that tell you anything.

N6 was only "Too big" for about 2 hours. Now it feels so normal I think all other phones are to small. But I do think that n6 is the maximum size phone for me.

Many thanks for all the replies...much appreciated. Going to sleep over it but looking more like I'll be keeping it now ????

I came from a N5 about 2 weeks ago. Always felt the N6 was too big, but after the recent price drops on it at Amazon I bought one... 2 days later I got used to it fully and now love the size. Even my wife who is tiny, is starting to like the size of the phone. I loved the N5 but at this point I feel the N5 is just too small now. I love the N6. But I get that the N6 is not for everyone.

I've used the N6 off and on since February, and I still feel it's to big, sane as the Xperia z ultra I had. Note 4 was a better size, though somewhat awkward to hold for me. My bit to small, but i I'm switching back to it when ever my brother sends it back to me. I was going to get the N6P but I think I'll wait a bit, maybe get the Xperia Z5P.
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Nexus6 is big but I got use to it... Now I'm going to try the Nexus6P which could be the sweetspot!

The nexus 6 and note 4 are the same size over all lol

Slipknot8Wwe said:
The nexus 6 and note 4 are the same size over all lol
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Similar but not exactly same... Note 4 about 5mm+ smaller in length and width and does not feel as big as n6 (I purchased note 4 about 6 months ago and it turned out to be fake so sent it back to fleebay seller!)...

RMA paperwork has come - decision time!!!!!

I am get used to the N6 size in just a few days, came from N5.
And now, I cannot have phone with smaller screen size.
5.7" is OK, but N6P is ridiculously expensive right now. So, I am holding not to upgrade. Besides, N6 is still decent, great performance, great battery life (even better with Android 6.0)!

galaxys said:
Nexus6 is big but I got use to it... Now I'm going to try the Nexus6P which could be the sweetspot!
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the 6p is bigger with a smaller screen...sweetspot?

Right I think I'm keeping the phone but before I start messing about with it I need to know what to check to ensure I don't have a faulty phone or refurbished unit sold as new as I've read in a few places...
Any common problems to watch out for please?
Thanks

speaker distortion, yellow tint, half screen glitched, loose speaker grill, peeling letter on back. there are probably drive I forgot. you can search earliest threads in Q&A I think.

well i recently bought the Nexus 6, and i love it to bits.
i always was a Sammy fan but i got sick of the source codes not being released for the Exynos models of theirs... and their latest Phones s6 etc. are kind of locked completely so i made a jump to the Nexus 6 from my Note 4 which i still have,
and damn even though the Nexus 6 is bigger it feels so much better than my Note 4, and the bigger plus point is the Custom Rom section it got loads of Roms.
i even think that it looks way way better than the new Nexus 6p , it depends on you and your wallet in the end though.
i would suggest keeping your current Nexus 6 simply because it is a beautiful beast , it rocks.
my only minus poiint is that the battery is abit disappointing .

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speaker distortion, yellow tint, half screen glitched, loose speaker grill, peeling letter on back. there are probably drive I forgot. you can search earliest threads in Q&A I think.
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Many thanks...
leondestiny said:
well i recently bought the Nexus 6, and i love it to bits.
i always was a Sammy fan but i got sick of the source codes not being released for the Exynos models of theirs... and their latest Phones s6 etc. are kind of locked completely so i made a jump to the Nexus 6 from my Note 4 which i still have,
and damn even though the Nexus 6 is bigger it feels so much better than my Note 4, and the bigger plus point is the Custom Rom section it got loads of Roms.
i even think that it looks way way better than the new Nexus 6p , it depends on you and your wallet in the end though.
i would suggest keeping your current Nexus 6 simply because it is a beautiful beast , it rocks.
my only minus poiint is that the battery is abit disappointing .
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Thanks - Just like you I was a big Sammy fan until I tried a Nexus 4 and instantly loved the speed and experience...and not long after decided to purchase Nexus 5 which i've nearly had for two years and still loving it...but wanted a change!
I was going to give Sammy another go with either S6 or Note 4 until I saw their ridiculous prices and lack of memory expansion not to mention swappable battery (though this would not bother me if the manufacturers use a decent size battery!)...and thought nah...Sod Samsung for their arrogance, they wont get my custom!

I keep coming back to the Nexus 5

I'm on my 5th N5 since early 2014. I really have a soft spot for this phone. I currently use a Nexus 6 and love the heck out of it, but there are times when I want something a little more pocketable like during summer when I'm at the amusement park or working out. Plus, by using the N5 for a good portion of the summer, my N6 will get a lot less wear and tear and last longer. I don't plan on getting a new phone until this years Nexus is half price or so sometime in late 2017. So I need both the N5 and N6 to last until then.
The only thing is I can't find a red one that is reasonably priced. So I bought a black 32gb new for $159 free shipping. Not bad I guess. Maybe I'll just get a red skin for it. But I'm happy to own yet another N5. To me, still a really good phone.

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I'm on my 5th N5 since early 2014. I really have a soft spot for this phone. I currently use a Nexus 6 and love the heck out of it, but there are times when I want something a little more pocketable like during summer when I'm at the amusement park or working out. Plus, by using the N5 for a good portion of the summer, my N6 will get a lot less wear and tear and last longer. I don't plan on getting a new phone until this years Nexus is half price or so sometime in late 2017. So I need both the N5 and N6 to last until then.
The only thing is I can't find a red one that is reasonably priced. So I bought a black 32gb new for $159 free shipping. Not bad I guess. Maybe I'll just get a red skin for it. But I'm happy to own yet another N5. To me, still a really good phone.
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Same here. Just came back today after deciding to give my N5X a rest until Android N comes out. I've had the N6, N6P, and currently the N5X, but I must admit I've always preferred the N5. Great build quality, PERFECT size, powerful processor, and gorgeous screen. The only thing I wish was better quality is the camera of course, but with the help of ProShot and Lightroom for Android I think I can manage. Long live the Nexus king!

I am using my 7th Nexus 5 from 2013 ! 3 of them broke 2 of them in Water and 1 of them had motherboard blewed! so basically NEXUS 5 has some Voodo Magic! which is irresistible! so!!!! Nexus 5 forever

I'm still on my first N5, been using it since summer '14. I started compiling AOSP earlier this year to use with xposed and without gapps. I put Elementalx on there too, undervolt it a little, and things have been pretty awesome. If I run the battery down all the way I can get up to around 4 hours SOT, but I don't usually use that much in a day.
Lately I've been thinking about how I'd like a slightly larger screen if the phone itself doesn't have to be a lot bigger too, but just about every new one that comes along has at least one or two glaring issues (which I guess the N5 isn't lacking either, but I digress). 1440p, giant bezel-enlarging shiny logos, tiny batteries that could be bigger if they actually made the outside big enough to contain the inside (STUPID, STUPID CAMERA HUMPS!), no support for plain AOSP, idiocy like 6GB of RAM, because Android is totally going to make use of that efficiently, right? The details are always a little different for each phone, but then almost none of them actually get software updates and thus aren't even really worth considering despite their flaws.
Anyhoo, here's hoping my battery holds up another year at least. I'm not super-optimistic about future prospects. I suppose, as I suggested earlier, the N5 has compromises of its own and I've made do quite well - indeed, I'm very happy with it. Maybe it won't be all bad in the end. All I know is my N5 has a lot of life left!

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I'm on my 5th N5 since early 2014. I really have a soft spot for this phone. I currently use a Nexus 6 and love the heck out of it, but there are times when I want something a little more pocketable like during summer when I'm at the amusement park or working out. Plus, by using the N5 for a good portion of the summer, my N6 will get a lot less wear and tear and last longer. I don't plan on getting a new phone until this years Nexus is half price or so sometime in late 2017. So I need both the N5 and N6 to last until then.
The only thing is I can't find a red one that is reasonably priced. So I bought a black 32gb new for $159 free shipping. Not bad I guess. Maybe I'll just get a red skin for it. But I'm happy to own yet another N5. To me, still a really good phone.
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Link please for n5 for 159$?
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jordirpz said:
Link please for n5 for 159$?
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It's actually 157.99 now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unlocked-LG...208753?hash=item51e230ef31:g:GYIAAOSwAvJW9cy-

Hi,
I am using my second nexus 5, the first (which I had from the first day it came out until February 2015) had the power button stucked. The remplacement one has the yellow-ish screen issue but it's OK.
More importantly, I switched to an iPhone 6s in February because my Nexus 5 couldn't keep it performance wise. Now that my iPhone is in the repair shop because of a shattered screen (my Nexus 5 screen is shattered too btw) I'm back on the Nexus 5 as a daily, but even with the iPhone as daily driver, I use the Nexus 5 everyday because I use it in my car as a tachometer, clock, coolant gauge with Torque app(I have the cheap type of car where none of these features come from factory). The fact that it's equipped with wireless charging makes it easy to put in the car with The Air Dock.
Like many of you said before, this phone has the perfect size, the screen is very pleasant to use, combined with the Nexus user experience it makes it hard switching to any other phone
My only complaint is that I'm forced to carry my oneplus powerbank when I use the Nexus 5 (terrible on screen and standby time).
Glad to see we're many to like this phone

I still have my original N5. It has been the best phone I have had. Only two problems the LED screen stopped working and the battery would not keep a charge. Once I replaced them both, phone is working like a charm.

wolfen69 said:
The only thing is I can't find a red one that is reasonably priced. So I bought a black 32gb new for $159 free shipping. Not bad I guess. Maybe I'll just get a red skin for it. But I'm happy to own yet another N5. To me, still a really good phone.
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It's been a little while since you posted this and you might have already bought a skin but you can buy the red back cover and replace it easily. I had a black Nexus 5 and decided to change it up by buying a white back cover. It was a pretty simple replacement procedure.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Back-Ba...836930?hash=item41a1c3c8c2:g:ajsAAOSwo3pWcPtu

Actually, I find myself using the N5 a lot and occasionaly "dumping" my S7Edge
It is a very convenient phone and it is still the "king" of the VFM

jsgraphicart said:
It's been a little while since you posted this and you might have already bought a skin but you can buy the red back cover and replace it easily. I had a black Nexus 5 and decided to change it up by buying a white back cover. It was a pretty simple replacement procedure.
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Yeah I've seen those, but I'm not into taking it apart even though it's relatively easy. I found a dbrand orange skin on ebay for $8 free shipping.
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Actually, I find myself using the N5 a lot and occasionally "dumping" my S7Edge
It is a very convenient phone and it is still the "king" of the VFM
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I assume VFM is "value for money"? Yes it is. You can buy one new for less than a Moto G, and is faster. For the most part, it still performs like a flagship (OK, camera not so much) and is a small fraction of the price. With custom roms you could use this phone easily for the next 3 years. Provided you are not a super heavy duty power user. But for most people it will be just fine.
My mother has the original Moto G, and I may just give her this phone after a while as an upgrade. The Nexus 5 will go down as one of the best values in cell history. I guarantee it will still be a very usable phone even 5 years from now.

I'm actually still using my N5, but I do have plans for changing it. I'll just wait a couple of months to see what Apple and Samsung have in store.
Since I've always used cases with mine it's almost new, and I was thinking to give it to my father so I can write him over whatsapp (he doesn't find smartphones practical but now I'm abroad), but I still don't know if I'll just buy him a new one and keep this one like you do

nikiva101 said:
I still have my original N5. It has been the best phone I have had. Only two problems the LED screen stopped working and the battery would not keep a charge. Once I replaced them both, phone is working like a charm.
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Same here, still have my first N5 from 2013. But this week my kids managed to bust the display (the glas has been broken for a year now) and it has weird artifacts on the screen now
But after considering all the alternatives out there, I'll probably get another N5 for the next years. I don't like the specs of the N5X and N6P. Even though N5 wont recieve official Android 7 updates anymore, I guess it could still work out with Cyanogenmod 14.

I ended up getting a N5 a couple months back for $35 (no, it wasn't stolen) including the charger and the box because my N7's mainboard stopped working and I missed the nexus experience. Now I use it almost as much as my SGNote4, if not more, plus it makes a great companion to my N7 which I fixed myself a couple of days ago. The only problem I have with my N5 is the fact that nothing internet related comes through if the screen is off for too long.

Are you still happy with your Nexus 6?

I got mine shortly after it launched and immediately fell in love with it. Since then I haven't had a single urge to upgrade, which is odd for me because I'm usually itching to upgrade ASAP, especially since I have T-Mobile's JUMP plan where I could upgrade every six months. Not a single phone has enticed me enough to ditch my beloved Nexus 6, every time a new phone review comes out, I'm like "meh". Even the Pixel isn't tempting me, though I'll probably get it in about six months or so when the price (hopefully) drops and the bugs have been worked out.
My roommate also had the Nexus 6 and liked it, but not nearly as much as I do. He recently upgraded to a Note 5 since his 6 randomly stopped charging and he loves it and says it's one of the best phones he's ever had (he's not a geek like me and doesn't root it or anything, although I showed him how to do it with the 6).
Shortly after I got mine, I scratched the hell out the screen while working on my parents car so there's a nice inch long semicircular scratch in the upper right hand corner of the screen, about an inch below where the battery icon is, along with a few other small scratches. Also I've dropped it a few times so the corners are scratched up (I usually have a slim bumper case on it). Also over time the heat from the battery and processor seems to have melted the glue that holds down the backplate since it bulges out towards the center of the phone on both sides. I like the phone so much that I've even considered using my jump upgrade to get a brand new one haha It's definitely the best phone during the six years that I've been using Android.
Anyone else share the same sentiments?

brando56894 said:
I got mine shortly after it launched and immediately fell in love with it. Since then I haven't had a single urge to upgrade, which is odd for me because I'm usually itching to upgrade ASAP, especially since I have T-Mobile's JUMP plan where I could upgrade every six months. Not a single phone has enticed me enough to ditch my beloved Nexus 6, every time a new phone review comes out, I'm like "meh". Even the Pixel isn't tempting me, though I'll probably get it in about six months or so when the price (hopefully) drops and the bugs have been worked out.
My roommate also had the Nexus 6 and liked it, but not nearly as much as I do. He recently upgraded to a Note 5 since his 6 randomly stopped charging and he loves it and says it's one of the best phones he's ever had (he's not a geek like me and doesn't root it or anything, although I showed him how to do it with the 6).
Shortly after I got mine, I scratched the hell out the screen while working on my parents car so there's a nice inch long semicircular scratch in the upper right hand corner of the screen, about an inch below where the battery icon is, along with a few other small scratches. Also I've dropped it a few times so the corners are scratched up (I usually have a slim bumper case on it). Also over time the heat from the battery and processor seems to have melted the glue that holds down the backplate since it bulges out towards the center of the phone on both sides. I like the phone so much that I've even considered using my jump upgrade to get a brand new one haha It's definitely the best phone during the six years that I've been using Android.
Anyone else share the same sentiments?
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Due to the raving mad camera of the Pixel XL, were its screen the size of my N6, I would be ordering one. Otherwise, there's nothing out there that would make me leave my N6.
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at this point, its unlikely that you will find a brand new one anywhere, unfortunately..
believe me, there are tons of nexus users who feel the same way that you do. I had no desire to get a 6p, and even less desire to get an 800 dollar Pixel xl, when this N6 still runs so great..

Yea you're probably right Luckily mine isn't that bad, the scratches on the screen are only noticeable when the screen is off.
After I posted this I saw people were signing the praises of the 6 in other threads haha.
I love the way the six looks, except I wish it was all black. I got a black skin for the back that had the nexus and M cut outs, and had a hard time finding a black bumper case with a clear back to show of the skin. I'm not really a fan of the way that the back of the pixel looks, so if I get it I will definitely be putting a slim case on it.

Yes I am, but to develop for Nougat, I needed a second phone to have a daily driver while I rework my changes for 7.0. But since my N6 being only 32 GB, and I've found a 64 GB 6P at a very good price, my N6 became my second phone.

I've been a fan of Nexus devices for several years - I've had 4, 5, 6, 7 & 10, all a pleasure to use. When the 4 came out I was happy with it, but the HD screen prompted me to upgrade to the 5. When the 6 came out, same thing - the call of the QHD was too strong...
But now I've been so happy with my N6 that I've ignored the 5X & 6P and have every intention of bypassing the Pixel. I don't like Apple products because of that company's vile ethos, and now that Google seem to be Apple wannabees it looks as if my relationship with their phones is over too. Well, at least until my N6 dies, when I'll be looking at something like the LG V20, OnePlus 4, or whatever the current similar top-spec device is at that future time.

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Well, at least until my N6 dies, when I'll be looking at something like the LG V20, OnePlus 4, or whatever the current similar top-spec device is at that future time.
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I keep a three foot long pointed stick to fend myself against the temptation of buying a fancy new phone. But usually the reason I don't do that is because I don't want them stock, to me stock's boring, and I can't rationalize it to myself that I've paid a lot of money for a phone. Not a hobby project, just a smartphone like the kids today.
But if I want a hobby project, I'm sure as hell I don't want cyanogemod, it has more bugs than a Windows alpha leak. I've used for a year on my Note 3, it was an official cm12.1 release, and still too many bugs for my comfort. So since I have the source, and bake my own flavour, it would be a huge step back, as in backing up on a freeway measured step back to go back to hacked together more or less daily driver level roms.

I'm not a developer, just a propellorhead (I've been in mainframe tech for over thirty years), but the ability to play with the devices and have proper control is important, so any device I buy will have to be rootable. They mostly seem to be thanks to the excellent devs in this site.
P.S. It looks as if the world and his dog agree with you about Cyanogen...
http://m.theregister.co.uk/2016/10/19/cyanogen_and_monopolies/

Definitely, it's just a great device in many aspects. The screen size is a matter of taste of course, but perfect for me since I do a lot of office stuff during commutes. The 5+ hours of screen time gets me well through the day, and front speakers are easy to get addicted to as well
The only thing I think about sometimes is that it's a tad bit heavy when holding it for longer periods of time. Don't know if it's heavier than other phones with similar screen sizes? Still, I'm camping for at least another year, or until it breaks and can't be repaired.

wase4711 said:
at this point, its unlikely that you will find a brand new one anywhere, unfortunately..
believe me, there are tons of nexus users who feel the same way that you do. I had no desire to get a 6p, and even less desire to get an 800 dollar Pixel xl, when this N6 still runs so great..
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As far as I've seen there are brand new sealed boxes on Amazon still just under $300
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My very first "smart phone" was the release of the T-Mobile G1, and fell in love with Android. Been on numerous devices since then but the day I picked this up it was incredible. It actually fit my hands. To date my favorite device and my daily driver. My 6p is still in its box as a backup.
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wase4711 said:
at this point, its unlikely that you will find a brand new one anywhere, unfortunately..
believe me, there are tons of nexus users who feel the same way that you do. I had no desire to get a 6p, and even less desire to get an 800 dollar Pixel xl, when this N6 still runs so great..
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There are still brand new in box N6's on ebay. They may be getting harder to find, but they do exist.
But anyway, I still love the heck out of my N6 even after 18 months of use. My battery % rarely goes below 60%, so my battery should last a good long while. I'm in no rush to get a new phone. It's lightning quick with Nougat and does everything I need.

Yep you can get bnib N6 XT1103 for 259.00 on EBay. Thought about buying one for a spare. Its a solid device still.

Interesting! I knew they still had to be floating around.
What was funny was I went on a job interview yesterday and one of the guys had a Nexus 6 and he was saying how much he loved it hahaha

I'm sure many will disagree with me and that's fine but my only complaint is the size. It is larger than I'd prefer. If it were the size of a moto X pure or 5" that would be good. Even maybe 5.5 but nearly at 6" it's too large.
If I get the Pixel I would get the smaller one. I'm done with the huge phones. Just isn't practical for me.

I'm still happy about this phone but I still want to replace is sometime soon. Hopefully the Huawei mate 9 will be good and also have a 6 inch screen. Just cant go back to a smaller size.
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For me, my big problem is that i still can say a big "yes", is all that i need... and is a problem. I don't like 6p and pixel XL (3 years with a phone >=5.7, i'm not confortable with any smaller), they are too... how to say, similar to others. My N6 is diferent, isn't soo square as others. Ok, i don't have fingerprint, slow-mo camera... but i use my charger qi when i arrive at work, my screen is, for me, best i ever seen in a phone, FRONT SPEAKERS!!!!!!, there are 2 ways to see a video, with our phone, and the others. Camera, for me works too fine, hdr+ is incredible, ok, in low-light isn't perfect but... it isn't a professional camera.
Maybe i ask too much, but i can't see any phones that offers me enought reason to change my phone :S. 64bits SoC... well, to work i use my laptop, i won't install my work-software on it, i still don't need it. 3GB ram... without comments, offer the same. So... when appears any really different i will think on that, meanwhile i'm in love with my nexus and my android black bumper

still loving this device. i got the 32 gig, and i constantly think about getting a 64, even though my phone is in perfect shape. got it from pre-order, and i'm hoping that it lasts another year or 2.
dont think ill be able to go back to anything less than 5.7" display, and dual front facing stereo speakers is on my checklist, which no one seems to offer any more, if i were to get a new phone.
the antennas also seem to be really good, but i had an antennagate iphone 4 for 4.5 years.
the design is really sleek, no weird bumps or panels. the phone came at a great time to remain competitive, since it was before the 810 fiasco, and seems like our 805 can support daydream. still unhappy we havent been able to get slo-mo working (since the oneplus 1 has the same sensor with slo-mo)

it's still a great phone
Bought the phone right after its launching. Still runs strongly.
Iam a savvy guy on smartphone changing device every year. However after Nexus 6, I can't find any other comparable phone with wireless changing, dual front facing speaking and slim bezel. Hopefully the next pixel could achieve something like that. Price is really not a issue as long as it is a solid one.

Still happy.
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