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When I get my phone, I'll come back and see which functions you turned off to save power.
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Nexus 5 - Anyone? (1 Viewer)
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Soulfly3
Footballguy
EYLive
Footballguy
Is that the customizable home screen that has updated weather and email notifications etc?
Soulfly3
Footballguy
have you ever used an android device, or are you coming from an iphone/blackberry?
Google now.... well, It'd take too long to explain, so read up on it.
You have have weather, notifications etc without google now. home screens (yes you can have multiple) are all customizable with widgets etc
Link to my N5 homescreen
http://tinypic.com/r/2nvwis9/5
I like it clean... with weather, the time, and my most used apps.
at the top is the google search bar (like Siri for iphone, but miles better, imo)
eta: yes, it's -27 degrees here
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Soulfly3
Footballguy
Me? Yup. But i like it laid out like this. Lightning fast access to the apps i hammer steadily.
(HULK)
(Smash)
Folders open real quick imo.
I always leave at least 1 row open on each screen so I don't accidentially press something open when swiping left and right.
Try folders for a week. I have the following ones on my phone: google stuff, games, sports, productivity.
It really does not slow me down using the apps and looks much cleaner.
Zasada
Footballguy
Ordered mine Christmas Day. Shipped Boxing Day, arrived the day after that. That was with the cheapest shipping option.
Been playing with the phone for about a week now. Black, no case.
Love it. Fast, good screen, fast, KitKat is great, fast. Did I mention it's fast?
Only two complaints about KitKat on the Nexus 5 (which don't exist on the version of KitKat on my 2013 N7):
1. You can't put any shortcut screens to the left of the home screen. Left of the home screen is always Google Now. I love Google Now, but wanted to get my N5 configured in the same way as I have my N7, and that meant I wanted shortcuts to the left of the home screen. No luck.
2. You can't get rid of the Google search bar at the top of each home screen. Not a big deal on my N7 because it has plenty of real estate to spare, but on a N5 you really need that space.
I realize that both of these elements can be fixed by using a custom launcher, but I generally prefer to keep my phone as close to stock as possible. At some point I might get annoyed enough to make the change, but so far I'm OK trying to get used to the differences.
overall.
Been playing with the phone for about a week now. Black, no case.
Love it. Fast, good screen, fast, KitKat is great, fast. Did I mention it's fast?
Only two complaints about KitKat on the Nexus 5 (which don't exist on the version of KitKat on my 2013 N7):
1. You can't put any shortcut screens to the left of the home screen. Left of the home screen is always Google Now. I love Google Now, but wanted to get my N5 configured in the same way as I have my N7, and that meant I wanted shortcuts to the left of the home screen. No luck.
2. You can't get rid of the Google search bar at the top of each home screen. Not a big deal on my N7 because it has plenty of real estate to spare, but on a N5 you really need that space.
I realize that both of these elements can be fixed by using a custom launcher, but I generally prefer to keep my phone as close to stock as possible. At some point I might get annoyed enough to make the change, but so far I'm OK trying to get used to the differences.
overall.
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the moops
Footballguy
Just arrived. Is pretty slick. For the brief moment I had the nexus 4 I figured a way to get my iPhone SMS messages on to it so I would have my contacts and conversations. I remember it being kind of a pain in the ###. So before I go looking for the way I did it, did anyone have/know of an easy way? And is anything gonna be different now that hangouts is the default message app?
metoo
Footballguy
T-Mobile
Zasada
Footballguy
I didn't like Hangouts for texting, so I installed Textra and made it the default SMS app. Pretty customizable, and lets you use custom text sounds and status bar notifications for different contacts (pretty important to me, and stock Android doesn't have that capability).the moops said:
Not sure how you move over old text conversations, though. Sorry.
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Soulfly3
Footballguy
it'll take a few days to get used to android... but once you get rolling, youll wonder how you ever went without
siffoin
Footballguy
Can I use this with my google voice number? Can you link or provide instruction as to how if it is possible?
the moops
Footballguy
That doesn't help my iPhone to android text issue though. Any suggestions for that
Soulfly3
Footballguy
go to the xda nexus 5 forum, and ask your question in the Q&A forum... if an answer exists you'll get it there very quickly w great directions.
that forum is insanely good
Soulfly3
Footballguy
Jaysus
Good times!
It's an iMessage thing. You need to kill that dead somehow.
There's plenty of info flaoting around about it (Including in Otis'ses Note 3 thread).
I'd check out Android Central forums or Reddit before XDA... or at the very least make sure you are not in the developer forums on XDA.
chauncey
Footballguy
much better than hangouts, really dig the reply directly from the notification pulldown. That score app you recommended in the 5 apps thread rules too. You know what's what when it comes to apps and Canadian entertainment.
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(Smash)
Does this work with Google Voice? Can I send with my Google Voice number? If not, I can't use this.
(HULK)
(Smash)
I was using a paid app, Messaging + Google Voice, but it got broken with various updates and the developer really sucked at fixing it in a timely manner.
So, I just use the old Google Voice app for now, the blue icon one. And if I ever send a message with my other number, I use Hangouts.
Google Voice is supposedly going to be fully integrated into Hangouts in the next few months, which I am looking forward to.
the moops
Footballguy
I know this was explained in another thread, but cannot remember if it pertained to my particular situation. I want to port my # to google voice. I know it costs 20 bucks. I am on a pay as you go plan with t-mobile. Anyone know that if I port my # to google voice, will I have to get another sim from t-mobile? Or can t-mobile just assign me another #? And if any of that is true, in what order should I do all these things?
This phone is lightning fast. Jesus. I almost dont want to use my tablet or macbook to do stuff cause this thing blows them away in terms of speed.
This phone is lightning fast. Jesus. I almost dont want to use my tablet or macbook to do stuff cause this thing blows them away in terms of speed.
Jaysus
Good times!
That is what I do too... I rarely send texts though, as most people I communicate with often are now Hangouts users as well.
I am way more excited about that than I should be... however, I am concerned about my VOIP option as Google has brought the ban hammer down on 3rd party android apps currently supporting it.
P.S. the iOS Hangouts app curretly supports free VOIP calling, so all hope is not lost.
Brony
Footballguy
BTW, I opted not to go the Google Voice route. Seems like Google Voice had the advantage for voicemail, but the disadvantage on the texting app and I text a lot more than I use voicemail.
I've been using Handcent as my texting app and I've been really happy with the look and feel of it. Very, very customizable. I didn't bother trying 8SMS - I had a hardtime seeing what the actual conversations would look like in their Google Play store. Based on reviews, it seemed like 8SMS is light, and basic, but Handcent is more customizable, but both seemed well reviewed and supported.
I got my case and screen protector today. Based on Amazon reviews, I went with the Diztronic cover. I like the phone a lot more with the case... just has the right kind of weight now and slides in and out of pocket much easier. For the screen protector, went with iSmooth something from Amazon.
I've been using Handcent as my texting app and I've been really happy with the look and feel of it. Very, very customizable. I didn't bother trying 8SMS - I had a hardtime seeing what the actual conversations would look like in their Google Play store. Based on reviews, it seemed like 8SMS is light, and basic, but Handcent is more customizable, but both seemed well reviewed and supported.
I got my case and screen protector today. Based on Amazon reviews, I went with the Diztronic cover. I like the phone a lot more with the case... just has the right kind of weight now and slides in and out of pocket much easier. For the screen protector, went with iSmooth something from Amazon.
(HULK)
(Smash)
I think you have the right order. You'll have to call T-Mo and ask if you need a new SIM or just a different number. Do the port towards the end of your prepaid period because whenever you port out it will cancel your current period. But not too late because you'll lose the # if the prepaid account closes down before the port. Maybe with 3 days left is safest.
Jaysus
Good times!
I'd just grab another SIM when they are on sale for free of 99 cents and go that route.
I initially ported my number to GV before I activated the sim with T-Mobile.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
disabled hangouts was the absolute first thing I did after I turned on my phone.
know nothing about it. sorry
Soulfly3
Footballguy
that's the starting point LOLMy phone is still stuck in Louisville, KY due to adverse weather conditions.
and what adverse weather? 3 degrees is adverse?
mother####ing mailmen were delivering on foot here in -38 just two days ago
EYLive
Footballguy
Yup. UPS is slacking off.that's the starting point LOLMy phone is still stuck in Louisville, KY due to adverse weather conditions.
and what adverse weather? 3 degrees is adverse?
mother####ing mailmen were delivering on foot here in -38 just two days ago
Jaysus
Good times!
Soulfly3
Footballguy
Plug your phone into the wall and charge to 100% before you do anything. Trust me. (note: the nexus does not have a "charging LED" so just plug it in and let it go to 100%... you'll know where it's at by clicking the power button quickly.. dont hold it)I'm gonna active my phone tonight.
Dumb question: If I plug my phone into a USB 3.0, will it charge faster? Or is it faster only for data transfer?
and always use the wall charger. nothing charges faster.
then come back and let's talk Nexus
Soulfly3
Footballguy
yup but he just got the phone, so whn he plugged it in for the first charge it wouldnt have itThere's an app for thatSoulfly3 said:
Polish Hammer
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the moops
Footballguy
This case treating you well? I ordered the Spigen case but did not like that at all. I have always been a no case guy for my iphone, but the camera sticking out thing on the Nexus is making we want to buy something.
