iFixit - Answers With Device "LG Nexus Phone"

Nexus 5: Screen black but phone works

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:08:25 -0700

I tried to replace my screen, and everything went well except for the fact that my screen is black, though the phone still turns on and works.

⟐ Answered December 24, 2024 at 2:08 MST

Nexus 4: Is it possible to Repair the battery Ribbon socket?

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:04:53 -0700

recently my S.O dropped and smashed her Nexus 4 for the second time. i have succesfully replaced 3 nexus 4 screens so far and so i am very familiar with the internals. however, this time as i removed the battery, i noticed that something fell out, upon further inspection i realised that two of the four golden pins in the battery socket (shown in the picture included) had fallen out and are nowhere to be found.

subsequently the phone now will not power on whatsoever.

My question is, can i buy these pins online, if so where. and if not is there anyone who could repair this for me?

All feedback is appreciated. :)

⟐ Answered September 18, 2024 at 8:04 MST

Nexus 5: Who to fix mobile software

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 08:08:22 -0700

I my phone android bot is coming and some coding and i cant visit on mobile home page

⟐ Answer edited April 14, 2024 at 8:08 MST

Nexus 5: Connected and responsive, but not charging. "0%, not charging"

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:35:51 -0700

I'm fixing this Nexus 5 right now, and I've tried everything. I've replaced the charging flex cable, but that wasn't the problem. I've cleaned every component with isopropyl thingy. Still no result. The telephone shuts off immidiatly if i unplug the AC adapter. I've tried checking the voltage on the battery input on the motherboard, and it was 4,30V. Is that correct? And now I'm stuck, I have no solution on my mind and that's why I'm asking you!

⟐ Answered April 11, 2024 at 19:35 MST

Nexus 4: Nexus 4 screen regularly blacks out when make a call

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:28:15 -0700

The screen on my Nexus 4 regularly blacks out when I make a phone call. This has got worse since I had the screen replaced recently. I can hear the call but I cannot then use the screen to switch to speaker and worst of all I cannot disconnect the call. If I keep intermittently pressing the on/off button the screen will flash intermittently and if I keep hitting where the disconnect bar is I can after a while hit it just at the right time and I get my screen back. Nightmare! Is there a remedy to this fault?

⟐ Commented January 02, 2024 at 13:28 MST

Nexus 5X: phone stopped working/photo retrieval

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:59:37 -0700

I had dropped the phone and the screen cracked. The phone still worked but after a long time, it stopped. I desperately need to retrieve photos from it. Is there a way I can do this?

Nexus 5X: red led flashing, does not turn on. How can I repair it?

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:05:57 -0700

My phone died and it won't turn on again, only the red LED is flashing.
How can I fix this problem?
I had it on the charger for multiple days already and disconnected the batterie already.

Nexus 5X: Looking for Nexus 5x Schematics

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 02:32:28 -0700

I have a Nexus 5x that won't charge because of water damage. I opened it up and it looks like there might be damage on the quick charge circuit but I don't know what to test for. I need some schematics to see what parts are supposed to be capacitors and what parts are filters or resistors. I have tested the battery connectors on the motherboard and I don't have any voltage there. Also the place where the quick charge chip is heats up when it's plugged in. Does any one know where I can get schematics for a Nexus 5x? I can't seem to find them anywhere on the internet.

⟐ Commented June 14, 2023 at 2:32 MST

Nexus 5: Camera's pictures quality awful after screen replacement

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:40:13 -0700

Hello,

I just replaced my wife screen after drop damage. It's one of the easiest phone to fix and replace. everything went back to normal except the image quality are terrible now for rear camera. I don't know what happened! Color, brightness and glare all weird. I checked the housing plate and the lens from inside everything looks in place even ribbons. All I can see there is not good light controlling.

Front camera is giving me natural colors better than the rear, and even nexus 4 rear camera is much better and I easily can tell the different!!!

Any ideas will help is appreciated,

Thanks,

⟐ Commented May 22, 2023 at 14:40 MST

Nexus 4: Reviving phone w/ dead battery

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:27:28 -0700

Hi,

I wanted to temporarily revive my ancient Nexus 4, but the battery is completely dead from what I can tell ... it will shortly come up with the charging sign on the screen when connected to power, then the red LED will blink forever, sometimes it will turn off eventually, but the battery doesn't seem to take any charge.

There's no point in shelling out some 20-30€ for a new battery, so I thought about just soldering on power to the phone (or the battery cable/connector). I see a V- and V+ mark on the battery lead, not sure if it's the 1st and 3rd lead, or 1st and 4th (which is it?) ... can I just put 3.8V on the +/- leads to get it to power up?

⟐ Commented June 01, 2022 at 18:27 MST

Nexus 5: Nexus 5 rebooting randomly

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:19:36 -0700

My Nexus 5 is restarting on its own. Not bootlooping - it is often able to complete the booting process and be usable for a few minutes before restarting again. This happens regardless of whether the phone uses battery power or is plugged in. Tried flashing it back to stock (factory images: KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow) - it didn't help, so it looks like a hardware issue. When first turned on after being idle for an extended period it usually works longer before rebooting, then reboots become more frequent.

⟐ Commented August 26, 2021 at 4:19 MST

Nexus 5: Why does the sound stop after 25 seconds when playing video messages

Sat, 08 May 2021 23:55:41 -0700

When playing video messages on WhatsApp or playing youtube after 25 seconds the sound cuts out. If I pause the video for a few seconds then start it up again the sound comes on for another 25 seconds then stops again

Nexus 5: some one tracking my number?

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:40:37 -0700

while i was in call unwanted noise coming like error and i was hearing extra voice from another person but the person whome i was speaking is not said that but i was hearing some extra voice its happening only in a particular area after get out from that area all goods look as usual

⟐ Answer deleted March 27, 2021 at 12:40 MST

Nexus 5X: How to reset frp

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:14:11 -0700

How to remove frp from nexus 5x

⟐ Commented March 24, 2021 at 13:14 MST

Nexus 5: Is there a difference between DOCK CHARGING FLEX CABLE D821 and D820?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:09:26 -0700

I have Nexus 5 D820 with charging problem. i need to replace the CHARGING FLEX CABLE. Is there a difference between DOCK CHARGING FLEX CABLE D821 and D820?

⟐ Answered January 18, 2021 at 11:09 MST

Nexus 5: Dead Nexus 5 and bootloader not opening also

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 23:49:37 -0700

My LG Nexus 5 was working good and suddenly it just shut down and never powered on. It showed no sign of life when I plugged it in nor did the bootloader open so I cannot go into recovery mode. I don't think display or battery is damaged (it can be) so please can someone help me with getting the thing turned on? Please I will be happy if it comes back to life.

Nexus 5X: internet interface card, what is the max download speed

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 04:47:04 -0700

what is the internet interface card speed. otherwords, what is the max download speed available on the 5X. We have installed fiber for our internet with 250mg download available and the max that I can get is 40mg.

⟐ Answer edited October 17, 2020 at 4:47 MST

Nexus 5X: Phone no charge after screen change, it gets hot instantly

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:08:37 -0700

I just changed a broken screen on my Nexus 5x, and I used a brand new replacement form ifixit, as well as a new battery. I followed exactly all the instructions from ifixit. I also transferred every single small piece of rubber from the old assembly to the new one, but it doesn’t work! When I try to charge, the top part of the chip quickly gets very very hot! What should I do?

⟐ Commented September 25, 2020 at 3:08 MST

Nexus 5: Nexus 5 Display Screen not working.. seeing white and green vertical l

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:49:05 -0700

Hi ,

Nexus 5 screen does not show anything. The cellphone is working i see the notification led, incoming call is working, Wifi is working but screen shows white and green vertical lines.. Please let me know what can be the issue ..

Is it related to flex cable
Display screen
Motherboard connector issue
etc