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[PSA] Your N5 May Turn Into a Gnex...

Mine did. Had it in my back pocket (stupid, I know, but I'm used to sticking my devices there), and next thing I knew, I had a bent n5 with backlight bleed galore. Seems this is a common problem with the iPhone, but unfortunately I expect to see more n5 users fall into my boat, as I was even being relatively careful to not put excessive weight on it while sitting (and I only weigh 160lb). Save yourself headaches and break any habits you have of putting things in your rear pockets now. :'(
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oh man, thats not cool. coming from a note 2 ( thats where i keep mine ) this makes me cringe.

How can you stand sitting on a solid object like that?
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I assume wallet in one pocket phone in other. It would actually even you out haha.
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I cringe whenever I see someone sitting on their phones.

Still odd that he bent the phone by sitting on it. Did you butt slam the thing or what? haha

No idea why someone would put their phone in their back pockets in the first place, to be honest. Seems common sense not to do that.

I can't imagine being comfortable having a smartphone on my arse.

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I assume wallet in one pocket phone in other. It would actually even you out haha.
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This. Lol
I'll probably be keeping my n5 in my front pocket since it won't be as big as my note 2.
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How much do you weigh?
Valid question.

I always keep my phones back there and weigh 280!
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Soooo stupid to have your phones in your back pocket. I always thought that was dumb.

w.... tF. People sit on their phones?
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NinjaKenZen said:
How much do you weigh?
Valid question.
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OP said 160. I think hes not telling us about 10-30 pounds:highfive:
Damian2013 said:
Soooo stupid to have your phones in your back pocket. I always thought that was dumb.
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Same, but it happens.
alias3800 said:
w.... tF. People sit on their phones?
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again, it happens.
Your everyday carry can get out of hand fast.
5 inch phone, wallet, keys, pen,headphones, knife,flashlight Some of us may carry guns depending on the country, license status , or occupation. You can hit the need for a "man purse/satchel" very quickly. Sometimes your pants have bigger back pockets so that's where it ends up.

would like to see pictures to see the result und the weak points of the case

fireproofrev said:
would like to see pictures to see the result und the weak points of the case
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I would like to see this too!

Every time I see someone stick their phone in their back pocket, I give them a bewildered look. Then they ask me why I'm looking at them like that, and I reply, "You actually keep your phone in your back pocket? How can you stand that?"
Goodness gracious, that has to be a chore to sit on, and I've seen a many stories where phones have been broken by being sat on.

Sounds like a human error OP, not a manufacturing error. Nothing to go creating a thread about. Most of us know sitting on your phone is not very smart....
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Back in the day, I used to carry my personal Cell Phone on my hip in a case along with my pager for my work and my Palm Pre PDA. I looked like a real Techno Geek for sure. These days, I carry my work phone on my hip only. My PDA and my cell are now one and I carry that in my front pocket. Heck...I get nervous when I bend forward to tie my shoes. But...I live in Canada eh? and carry my cell in my jacket pocket or shirt pocket most of the time now. I've very aware of it at all times as I do not want an accident to happen. Putting it in my back pocket and sitting on it makes me twitch just thinking of it!

Yeah, I never understood the reasoning behind putting a phone in your back pocket. I was always amazed to see someone pull a phone out of their back pocket and see it still turn on.
Something I'd never do though. If needs be I'll just carry a bag, TBH.
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My N4 took a dive...

...in the washing machine, for the full cycle!
But it survived!!
I discovered it in the washing machine the other night while looking to charge it. So I took it out of the case and shoved it in a box of Minute Rice we had in the cupboard and let it sit there overnight. The battery was dead when I got home from work earlier that day so I wasn't worried too badly. Anyway, I took it to work and disassembled it (thanks iFixit), washed all the parts in 91% isopropyl alcohol, and put everything in a bag with rice for a few hours. I'm a mechanic and have a lot of side projects so this wasn't out of the ordinary for the other guys.
I started assembling the phone, cleaning the rice dust off as I went. I plugged it in before I put the back cover on just to see if it would charge; lo and behold the screen flashed on with the animated battery icon! It powered on just fine, so on went the back cover. Everything else checked out as it charged. The only issue is the screen discolored around the edges... Oh well. After the whole ordeal, I'm just happy it works.
TL;DR- N4 went through wash cycle. disassembled and cleaned, works fine, but screen discolored.

nice, my nexus 4 took a dive too once but don't worry,the ground was okay! :good:

The discoloration should go away when it drys more I believe.

I dunno 'bout that... (Pic taken with spare phone then BT'd over to N4)
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Lka1988 said:
I dunno 'bout that... (Pic taken with spare phone then BT'd over to N4)
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Nice new hologram effect
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Haha way to look at the bright side! I noticed that, too.
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My nexus 4 took a dive to the ground once, needless to say, Android cracked the concrete.
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Lka1988 said:
I dunno 'bout that... (Pic taken with spare phone then BT'd over to N4)
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is that water on the sides? if so, let it dry for couple days.

It's better for the long run if you didn't use it yet and fully disassemble the phone and let all the parts dry out first.

you can find lots of tuts in youtube on how to fix a phone when it died due to deep dive (something like putting it in sand i totally forgot - just stumbled upon those vids back then)
btw, it really looks cool but its risky when charging! just a precaution mate!
Also, would have been cool if you called your phone while it was spinning! and got it in video! (good for the n4 community! haha):laugh:

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It's better for the long run if you didn't use it yet and fully disassemble the phone and let all the parts dry out first.
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All the parts did dry out. I disassembled it completely, washed everything in 91% alcohol, then put them in a bag with rice for a few hours. Not to mention the phone itself sat in rice overnight before disassembly.
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vitusdoom said:
you can find lots of tuts in youtube on how to fix a phone when it died due to deep dive (something like putting it in sand i totally forgot - just stumbled upon those vids back then)
btw, it really looks cool but its risky when charging! just a precaution mate!
Also, would have been cool if you called your phone while it was spinning! and got it in video! (good for the n4 community! haha):laugh:
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I'm probably gonna get an N5 when taxes come back in a few months. I don't plan on keeping this guy much longer now.
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Lka1988 said:
I'm probably gonna get an N5 when taxes come back in a few months. I don't plan on keeping this guy much longer now.
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I guess thats way better than fixing it. arms wide open when you throw it away

vitusdoom said:
I guess thats way better than fixing it. arms wide open when you throw it away
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Haha! If I get rid of it you'll be the first to know.
I can't justify spending $$$ on a replacement LCD when I can get a good used N4 for the same price.

Nexus 5 put to the ultimate durability test!

BY ACCIDENT.
So this weekend the girlfriend and I were getting ready for a small road trip. I had my jacket and Nexus in hand when I get to the car and I put them both on the top as I dug around trying to find my cigarette lighter -> USB device under the seats. I got distracted and ended up leaving with both my coat and phone on the top of my car. I turn out of my apartment complex and floor it to 40mph. I'd say about 5 minutes later we get to the gas station and I realize my Nexus is missing!
I realized what I had done and we went back to see both of my items lying in the busy street. My poor Nexus was face down on the asphalt... I had to play Frogger to get across the road safetly and to my surprise the phone was okay. It has quite a few small scratches on the front and the plastic on the top edge is a little rough but aside from that everything is fine. I was so surprised after shattering my Nexus 4 not too long ago.
Just figured I'd share this story. I'm more impressed with the build quality now after knowing that it landed face down and was probably ran over by a few cars :highfive:

BiznessMan said:
BY ACCIDENT.
So this weekend the girlfriend and I were getting ready for a small road trip. I had my jacket and Nexus in hand when I get to the car and I put them both on the top as I dug around trying to find my cigarette lighter -> USB device under the seats. I got distracted and ended up leaving with both my coat and phone on the top of my car. I turn out of my apartment complex and floor it to 40mph. I'd say about 5 minutes later we get to the gas station and I realize my Nexus is missing!
I realized what I had done and we went back to see both of my items lying in the busy street. My poor Nexus was face down on the asphalt... I had to play Frogger to get across the road safetly and to my surprise the phone was okay. It has quite a few small scratches on the front and the plastic on the top edge is a little rough but aside from that everything is fine. I was so surprised after shattering my Nexus 4 not too long ago.
Just figured I'd share this story. I'm more impressed with the build quality now after knowing that it landed face down and was probably ran over by a few cars :highfive:
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sorry to hear! was it naked or a case?
can you post pics?

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sorry to hear! was it naked or a case?
can you post pics?
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yeah pics would be interesting

Also in for pictures.
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Fwiw your durability will definitely vary. The phone slipped out of my hands from waist height on turkey day and got a nice thick scratch across the whole mid section of the screen. Of COURSE it landed face down -_- first time ever dropping it too
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Here are the pictures. I apologize, they were taken with a gen 4 iPod Touch so they look really bad
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The scratches look way worse in the photo because I had it facing a bright light. Normal use I hardly notice them (especially with the screen on)
I might eventually just buy a new glass and replace it myself but we'll see. I dropped both my Note 2 and Nexus 4 with awful results.
And yes it was naked when it hit the pavement.

don't take it to the beach!

Well, if you do, be prepared to spend half an hour using the edge of a piece of paper to remove all of the sand from between the screen and silver edge of the phone.

Can't you just simply watch it as it is water resistant ?

GreekOne said:
Can't you just simply watch it as it is water resistant ?
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I tried that. The individual grains of sand get stuck in the tiny groove and won't wash out.

That's bad news

Isnt the s5 labeled as dust and water resistant?
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http://www.cyberclean.net/cleaning/en/Products/HomeOffice.html

Grain and dust arent the same thing... You.... guys know that......... Right?..... ?
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BarryH_GEG said:
http://www.cyberclean.net/cleaning/en/Products/HomeOffice.html
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Hey, Mr. Samsung is here. How are you doing bro?
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Great to know

BLuFeNiX said:
Well, if you do, be prepared to spend half an hour using the edge of a piece of paper to remove all of the sand from between the screen and silver edge of the phone.
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Some people's kids. Lol. Just get a brillo pad and scrub it, duh.
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Sand will scratch you gorilla glass screen.
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dragon135 said:
Sand will scratch you gorilla glass screen.
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have u tried a vacuum cleaner with a soft bristle attachment? like what you use to clean cob webs and skirting boards.

markymarkis said:
have u tried a vacuum cleaner with a soft bristle attachment? like what you use to clean cob webs and skirting boards.
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Well, I literally sucked some of the sand out with my mouth, so there's that. A lot of it was still stuck under the edge of the screen, but I eventually got it all out with the edge of a sheet of paper. I might try a vacuum next time.

yeahhhh ive got the same problem.. its such a hassle especially if the grain of sand is the same exact dimensions as the gap its as if it was wedged in there permanently!!
sometimes the grain of sand thats stuck it there cuts my cheek when i answer the phone lol
i would suggest a toothpick or a sewing needle.. worked for 99.9% of mine!

ali_jiwa said:
yeahhhh ive got the same problem.. its such a hassle especially if the grain of sand is the same exact dimensions as the gap its as if it was wedged in there permanently!!
sometimes the grain of sand thats stuck it there cuts my cheek when i answer the phone lol
i would suggest a toothpick or a sewing needle.. worked for 99.9% of mine!
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I was too scared to try anything pointy. If the toothpick/needle didn't get the last grains out, try computer paper, notebook paper, and then try each of them folder over one time (to create a sort of "scooper" that will fit in the groove). This got me completely sand free.

GreekOne said:
Can't you just simply watch it as it is water resistant ?
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Watch it?

Sorry I meant wash it of course

To the beach? What? Mine still gets put down on a pillow very gently at night..

WizeGuyDezignz said:
Hey, Mr. Samsung is here. How are you doing bro?
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Kind of laying low. I have a N3 and N10.1-14 that I'm pretty happy with and nothing on the market or coming is enticing enough to give me the new device itch. I'll probably get the Note 4 when it comes out. More out of reflex than anything else. My 3G N10.1-14 is my favorite device of all time.

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Kind of laying low. I have a N3 and N10.1-14 that I'm pretty happy with and nothing on the market or coming is enticing enough to give me the new device itch. I'll probably get the Note 4 when it comes out. More out of reflex than anything else. My 3G N10.1-14 is my favorite device of all time.
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Lol nice! Just remember bro, cigarettes kill.
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How waterproof is the GWR?

Hey guys, I'm just wondering how waterproof the GWR actually is. What kind of stuff have you done with it? Shower? Swim? Dive?
I try to not wet it at all! I have splashed it a few times and got concerned so was wondering if I'm being a bit pedantic...
PS, I know its ip67...

I been on the swimming Pool for a few times and its still working. I can say that its waterproof from experience. Notice that when i was swimming the water would cause virtual touches to the watch.
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I have forgotten to remove it in the shower a heap of times. You remember when it gives you a buzz as the screen gets wet. I also went snorkeling in the ocean once with it on. Went about 1 metre down before realising. Watch is still good. I would not be too worried about splashes or rain to be honest.
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What about the standard leather band? Can it survive a shower?

I think that the standard leather band will quite quickly start looking a bit ratty. Mine looked old after about a month so I replaced it.
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scott_lampe said:
I think that the standard leather band will quite quickly start looking a bit ratty. Mine looked old after about a month so I replaced it.
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Any tips about a nice replacement band?

I got that one in the photos off ebay. Rubber with clasp. Very cheap and the quality is what you would expect from the price. I'm not unhappy with it though. I now want a nice stainless steel band to go with the polished watch.
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Its water resistance.
I take it into my shower everyday and i've had no problems but one thing, your watch will turn on and go to app menu and things like that, but a little dry after shower will make it fine. no damage whatsoever received.

II-DJ-Messiah-II said:
I take it into my shower everyday and i've had no problems but one thing, your watch will turn on and go to app menu and things like that, but a little dry after shower will make it fine. no damage whatsoever received.
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You can also use an app like showear to quickly lock your screen when you take it to shower with. That way it prevents the water from opening up random apps
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I try in shower, pool, sauna, lake and sea. Still works I use lock screen or "theater mode"

Went to cancun with mine on. Went swimming in the pool and ocean. Had one scare one night at the pool where the screen turned off but came back on when I powered it back up

I'm also very careful not to splash my smartwatch, but I have a friend who take shower with his G watch every day for more than 1 year, and no problem at all so far.

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You can also use an app like showear to quickly lock your screen when you take it to shower with. That way it prevents the water from opening up random apps
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You don't need an app like showear; clicking the power button twice puts the watch in theater mode, so the only way to wake the device up is by pushing the button, i.e. the water won't do anything to the screen at all.