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Nexus 5: How do I fix a Nexus 5 Power Button Issue?

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 09:10:46 -0700

When I press the power button once, the phone displays "Turn off Mode." After 10 seconds, the phone restarts and continues until I hold the power button or press it for some time.

⟐ Commented August 16, 2020 at 9:10 MST

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 5: Screen moving up and down randomly...shaking?

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:34:11 -0700

Hi I've had a nexus 5 device for almost an year...no issues..then a few days ago my screen started shifting up and down at will...I might have dropped it but if at all it was no more than 2..3 feet..this happens on any app..even home screen...like the screen gets wrapped around and the top part shifts up and comes back up from below...js keeps shaking...i can type perfectly if only i can click at the right place...neither the glass nor the image appears broken...stock software...help!

⟐ Commented June 21, 2020 at 14:34 MST

Nexus 4: I have a non responsive touch screen. Can I recover my data?

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 02:03:48 -0700

I purchased my Nexus 4 during the first Wave. I received my phone a day before I left on a tour across the country. Mid way through the tour, the device slipped out of my pocket on to the floor. It was it's first fall, and it was a fatal one. There is a large crack across the screen, and the screen doesn't respond to any touch input. The display still works fine though. But the glass seems to be pressed to close as I can see the liquid crystal move a bit when I try to use it. I did not have the device in USB Mass Storage mode and I had yet to unlock the bootloader. After numerous calls to both google and LG...they claim they can do nothing for me in terms of recovering the data.

Is there any way to recover what I have on the phone at all? Better yet, is there anyway to repair the screen? I will even go as far as purchasing a new phone, removing the main board from my original N4 and placing it in the new one if it would work.

EDIT: Figured I should update and thank anyone who's responded. The utility mentioned bellow is amazing. However, unless the phone has USB debugging enabled, there isn't much hope. As far has I know the N4 stock cannot function as a USB host. So for now, my N4 sits idle on a self until I decide to replace the screen. It's just amazing...four small cracks towards the top, and the touch screen is simply dead. I have an HTC One S where over 70% of the display is completely shattered, and shards are missing as well...and it still functions perfectly. Thanks everyone for the insight...and remember to turn usb debugging on : (

⟐ Answer deleted December 26, 2019 at 2:03 MST

Nexus 5: Nexus 5 Low Volume Speaker Issue

Sun, 17 Jul 2016 23:57:06 -0700

I wonder if you have an opinion about the speaker issue and the XDA mod with the Nexus 5? One of the features you take for granted in a phone is its sound quality. Everybody oohs and aahs about screen size and processor speed, but a seemingly insignificant and overlooked component, such as a speaker, can ruin a device. Do you think a software update can fix this, or should I consider the XDA mod. It looks simple enough.

⟐ Answered July 17, 2016 at 23:57 MST

Nexus 5: nexus 5 wireless charging broken after...

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 11:48:09 -0700

So I successfully replaced the screen door the n5 after a run in with a brick floor in Arizona. Is all together but now the wireless charging isn't working. As I believe it to be the magnetic circles in the back cover and two leads coming off the to left.... I can't understand why it won't see it to charge it. What an I missing? Any ideas?

⟐ Commented January 14, 2018 at 11:48 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 5: Bootlooping because of power button

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:40:35 -0700

There's a common issue with N5 where the power button causes the phone to bootloop. I've stripped it down, but I'm unsure what to do with regards to fixing this issue. I've been quoted £30 to fix the power button, but I'm not sure if this will fix the issue.

⟐ Answered October 28, 2017 at 17:40 MST

Nexus 5X: Cracked Glass Covering the Camera

Tue, 30 May 2017 05:24:56 -0700

The glass covering the camera on the back of my Nexus 5X recently cracked. To prevent shards of glass falling off in my pocket, I removed the entire piece of glass. Now my camera will not focus (even after carefully cleaning the exposed camera lens).

1. If I replaced the glass the covered the camera, would that also correct the focus issue? Or because it cannot focus without the glass, should I assume the camera lens has been damaged as well?

2. Where can I purchase a replacement glass cover? Google and LG did not offer any replacement part purchasing options for this phone.

⟐ Answer deleted May 30, 2017 at 5:24 MST

Nexus 5: Nexus 5 Touch Screen stopped working

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:04:32 -0700

okay so I dropped my phone in water, I know, lame but here is what is going on:

After I did that, I opened the phone up, placed it on rice for a few days.

It turns on fine, it rings, I get notifications and for about 5 minutes, I was able to use it but then the touchscreen stopped working.

It does not recognize touch at all. It did off and on for a few more times after that.

I placed it in rice again for another day with no improvement.

I am wondering if someone can help me diagnose the issue so I can do the repairs myself. I do not know what to look for in terms of whether or not I need a new touch screen all together or a new digitizer?

HELP!

⟐ Answered March 30, 2020 at 21:04 MST

Nexus 4: Touchscreen not working after display change

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:42:40 -0700

After dropping my Nexus 4 and breaking the front glas, the touch screen did not work anymore. I decided to change the full display unit (digitizer + LCD). I have now replaced the display unit with a new one and connected everything as it was before. Turning on the phone worked instantly and the new LCD shows a flawless starting screen. However, the touch functionality does not work at all. So now I'm wondering if I made a mistake in reassembling the phone or if the new display unit is defective. Is there anything I might have missed? Or is there a way to test if the problem lies with the display unit or the rest of the phone?

I should note that I got the new display from ebay and while it certainly is new, I assume it's not an original part. I also noticed that my old unit had some sort of shielding on top of the chip that is right above the digitizer connector, my new unit does not have this shielding...

Any help would be appreciated!

⟐ Answered July 16, 2018 at 11:42 MST

Nexus 5: No service after fixed broken screen

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 08:12:25 -0700

I replaced the lcd assembly on my nexus 5 after dropping it and smashing the glass. The screen works great but I now have no service or 3g. wifi works fine btw.

I've tried opening it again but I cant see any missed connectors.

I'm pretty sure the white and black cables are for BT/WIFI, so where abouts is the antenna? or where else is the circuitry involved? or just any advice?

thanks

⟐ Answered November 03, 2019 at 8:12 MST

Nexus 5X: Screen replacement for nexus 5x

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 01:31:14 -0700

Is there anywhere where I can buy a new screen for the nexus 5x? I have only had it for a couple weeks and it already cracked.

⟐ Answer deleted March 27, 2017 at 1:31 MST

Nexus 5: No signal on my nexus 5

Tue, 30 May 2017 19:59:40 -0700

After dropping my nexus 5 I no longer have any signal. Ive opened it up to make sure the antenna wires were still hooked up. But its still not working

⟐ Answer edited May 30, 2017 at 19:59 MST

Nexus 5: Phone keeps switching on and off, stays off. What should I do?

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:44:32 -0700

My phone just switched off in the middle of a call and won't switch on now. When I try and switch it on, I just see the Google logo and then it turns off again. How do I switch it on again?

⟐ Answered June 15, 2016 at 19:44 MST

Nexus 5: Can a broken wifi and bluetooth chip get replaced?

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 06:42:10 -0700

My nexus 5 overheated and wifi and bluetooth stopped working. Is there some way to fix this or would it require a complete logic board replacement?

⟐ Answered June 26, 2015 at 6:42 MST

Nexus 4: Nexus Front Glass broken

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 17:24:51 -0700

I don't see a specific guide which describes how to replace a broken screen for Google nexus 4. Can anyone provide a detailed guide?

⟐ Answer edited September 27, 2016 at 17:24 MST

Nexus 4: How can I get new screen for nexus4

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:56:30 -0700

my Nexus 4 has broken screen.The LG told me if you buy new one it's better than fix your nexus .

⟐ Answered March 11, 2017 at 8:56 MST

Nexus 4: Power button harder to press

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:21:52 -0700

Being the only physical button for power, lock and screenshots the button has become more unresponsive to gentle presses and now requires a great pressure to activate it. Is there any way to fix it before it's too late?

⟐ Answer edited June 21, 2016 at 13:21 MST

Nexus 5: static image and colorful screen

Wed, 11 May 2016 21:26:26 -0700

The problem start two weeks ago, the screen started to fail but the problem it's getting more frequently, if I use my phone for 10 seconds the image get freeze, if I turn off and turn on the screen, it shows a colorful static image like old tv without signal, if I turn off the screen for a minute, when I turn it on again, the phone works well for almost ten seconds and get stuck again but is only de image, the phone continue working with the freeze or the colorful image

I read that it could be the the part "USB Port Dock Connector Mic Flex Cable" but I want to confirm before buy it

thanks in advance

Note: the second image is not mine, I use one found in a forum but it show the same problem

⟐ Commented May 11, 2016 at 21:26 MST