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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 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 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 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 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 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

Nexus 5: Screen intermittently works, sometimes black

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 10:48:51 -0700

My Nexus 5 screen went black the other day, the backlight is on and the phone works but I just get a black screen. I tapped it on the back and the screen came back but then the digitiser didn't work. Tapped it again and then it worked perfectly but half an hour later black screen again.

Ordered a replacement screen but the same thing happens, I noticed that if i tap the motherboard this temporarily fixes it giving me the impression that there is something wrong with it.

I've checked ribbon cables and connections many times but no luck.

Any help?

⟐ Answered March 24, 2017 at 10:48 MST

Nexus 5: battery physical size (in relation with LG G2)

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 02:15:11 -0700

Hi,

may you confirm the physical size of the Nexus 5 is identical to this one of the LG G2?

Is it technically possible to buy the silicon battery of the G2 (3000mah) and install it in the N5 (same connector, same voltage aso)?

⟐ Commented October 04, 2015 at 2:15 MST

Nexus 5: Is it possible to replace USB port? (Not charging)

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:12:05 -0700

My Nexus 5 will no longer charge using the USB port unless I put pressure on the connection between the cord and phone. I have tried multiple cords so I know that is not the problem. I do have a wireless charger so I can still use the phone, but that charger is at home so charging when I am not home is out of the question.

Is it possible to fix or replace the USB port on the phone so it can still be charged?

⟐ Answered July 25, 2017 at 14:12 MST

Nexus 5: Can I use Nexus 5 D821 parts on D820?

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:24:20 -0700

I have an erratic (jumping screen) LCD on my Nexus 5 (D820) just like shown in this video in YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B8Df90LP...

I am planning to replace it however there are no available D820 parts in my area (outside USA) but official LG has D821 parts.

Can I use D821 parts on my D820?

⟐ Answered July 12, 2020 at 10:24 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: Rear camera not detected

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 01:46:35 -0700

A few weeks ago the rear camera stopped working on my Nexus 5. I tried several resets (both soft and hard) and even flashing older system images, to no avail (ironically, after a hard reset and an image flash the camera app disappears).

I decided to buy a new camera module to see if that would fix it. Now, with that installed, I managed to get the camera app back up, but it says that there is no rear facing camera on the device. As a note, the front facing camera still works perfectly.

I've double checked the connections multiple times and the camera module is connected solidly.

Has anyone else encountered this issue before? And, is it possible I just got a bad camera module or do you think I would need to replace the whole logic board?

Thanks!

⟐ Answered November 29, 2019 at 1:46 MST

Nexus 5: Phone has no signal (SIM card works)

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:19:59 -0700

Hey all,

The Nexus 5 no longer gets a signal with the SIM card in. Tried the SIM in another phone, and it works fine. The IMEI is recognized on the phone, so I think it's a hardware issue. Is there a part I could replace to fix this? I'd prefer to keep this phone instead of ordering a new one.

Thanks!

edit: I should add, WiFi works fine, and it even says "No signal.|CITYFONE" in the pull down menu.

⟐ Answered November 16, 2018 at 17:19 MST