How to Open Back Cover of Nexus 5
Nexus 4
This was the year the Nexus phone got beautiful and affordable at the same time
Named appropriately to its generation, Google released the fourth Nexus device as the Nexus 4. Like the three previous Nexus devices the Nexus 4 was created in conjunction with a manufacturer partner, and this time it was LG's turn. Though the decision to go with LG wasn't universally loved prior to release, the Nexus 4 turned out to be one of the best-built and well-designed Nexuses to date, and it was no surprise that LG was selected again to make the Nexus 5 a year later.
The Nexus 4 packed a 4.7-inch 768 x 1280 display with brilliantly-curved glass on the front and another sheet of glass on the back, which used a similar shimmering reflective pattern that LG first used on the Optimus G. It ran on a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2GB of RAM, rounding out specs that weren't industry-leading, but were far above what was acceptable, particularly at the price Google set the Nexus 4 at. The Nexus 4 launched alongside Android 4.2, which brought some refinement to the platform and a few new features such as Photosphere and lockscreen widgets but wasn't as dramatic of a change as we saw with the Galaxy Nexus unveiling Ice Cream Sandwich.
Google used the Nexus 4 as a jumping-off point for selling phones directly to consumers in a real way, making previous efforts look poor in comparison. Google sold the Nexus 4 directly through Google Play for just $299 (8GB) or $349 (16GB) unlocked — a price that was generally unheard of for such an advanced device. Unfortunately the launch was scarred by terrible issues with the Play Store ordering system, and it took a couple of months for Google to iron things out and have the Nexus 4 regularly available for anyone who wanted one. In August 2013 Google cut $100 off the price of the Nexus 4 to rid its store of extra inventory before the Nexus 5 launched.
Like previous Nexus phones, the Nexus 4 brought in a new feature that Google wanted Android manufacturers to use, and in 2012 that was Qi wireless charging. The Nexus 4 used Qi after the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 (2013) both used pogo pin docks for wireless charging, and Google eventually released a first-party Charging Orb accessory in January 2013 that was meant to be used with the Nexus 4. The charger didn't have the best design ever, and was replaced only a handful of months later with a new model. Qi charging stuck around as the charging standard of choice on the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013), although fewer manufacturers have used it in non-Nexus phones than Google likely would have hoped.
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Here are the Android 5.1 OTA update links
Phil Nickinson
Now that Android 5.1 (still Lollipop) has been officially announced with a few new features and presumably a bunch of bugfixes, it's time for the updates to begin. As always, that starts with Nexus devices. And that means we can speed the updates along a little bit, if we're so inclined. If you're the kind of nerd who doesn't mind a little sideloading or factory image action, go ahead...
Even MORE Lollipop
Google releases first batch of Android 5.1 factory images
Andrew Martonik
Google has released the first batch of factory images for the newly-announced Android 5.1 Lollipop for most capable Nexus devices. Currently there are factory images available for the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 2012 (Wifi and 3G), Nexus 7 2013 (Wifi and LTE), Nexus 10 and even Nexus Player — but we're still waiting on the Nexus 9, sadly. As we reported earlier, Android 5.1...
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Factory images for Android 5.0.1 on Nexus 4 and 6 posted
John Callaham
Google released Android 5.0.1 factory images for the Nexus 9, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 last week, and now images for the updated OS are available for two more devices, the Nexus 6 and the Nexus 4. The release of these images usually means that Google is close to offering OTA updates for the Nexus 4 and 6 as well. Check out the direct links below: Nexus 6 Android 5.0.1 factory image link...
More Lollipop goodness
Get the Lollipop factory image for your Nexus 4 right now
Dan Thorp-Lancaster
The factory images for Android 5.0 Lollipop just keep a-rollin' out. Following the rollout earlier this week to more recent Nexus devices, the latest to nab a coat of sugary-sweet goodness is the Nexus 4 with build number LRX21T. You can head on over to the source link below to check out the factory image for yourself. Also, if you need some instructions on manually updating your...
Lollipop!
How to update your Nexus to Android 5.0 using factory images
Alex Dobie
New Android 5.0 Lollipop factory images for the Nexus 5, 7, 10 and 9 Android 5.0 Lollipop is upon us! The Nexus 9 tablet tablet has been on sale for a good while, but today the first Lollipop updates have started to become available for Nexus devices in the form of factory images. At the time of writing we're seeing Lollipop factory images for the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (Wifi-only, 2013 +...
Nexus 4
Expansys USA offering refurbished Nexus 4 starting at $149
Joseph Keller
Expansys USA is offering a deal on factory-refurbished versions of the Nexus 4. The Nexus 4 comes in 8GB and 16GB configurations, and is available from Expansys for $149.99 and $169.99, respectively. The Nexus 4 from Expansys comes with either a black or white bumper case. The Nexus 4 originally launched two years ago, made by LG. It has a 4.7-inch display, a Snapdragon 4 Pro...
Trip down memory lane
Our favorite Nexus phones, remembered
Phil Nickinson
We take a look back at the five Nexus smartphones that captured our nerd hearts As debate continues over whether we'll ever see a Nexus 6, or whether it'll be replaced by something else, like the rumored "Android Silver" program — and such conversations seem to happen around this time each year — it's time to take a trip down memory lane. We're prone to declaring "the best" of whatever...
Google releases Android 4.4.3 factory images for Nexus devices
Jerry Hildenbrand
New Android version brings redesigned Phone app along with anticipated bug fixes In an effort to create a balance in the force, Google has dropped the Android 4.4.3 image for the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2013 (excluding the LTE version at present), Nexus 7 2012, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 on their downloads page. It's a 440-465MB download, and you'll need fastboot set up to install it. We've not yet...
Android 4.4.2 factory images now available for Nexus 4, 5, 7s and 10
Andrew Martonik
A Google-sanctioned way to return to the latest stock build Update: It looks like the broken links are now fixed. Go grab your factory images! Original Story: Following tightly (as usual) behind the broad release of Android 4.4.2 over the air, full factory images of the latest build of Android for Nexus devices are now available. If you have a Nexus 4, 5, 7 (2012 and 2013) or 10, you...
Odin Mobile to sell Nexus 4 with extra customer support for the visually impaired
Jerry Hildenbrand
Device to include unique widget to showcase apps for low-vision users Odin Mobile, a T-Mobile MVNO based in Rockville, Md., has announced that they will be selling the 16GB Nexus 4 for $329. While this is a good way for people who want a brand-new Nexus 4 to acquire one, the one from Odin Mobile is a bit special. Odin specializes in providing phones and service to folks who are blind or...
Treat your Nexus 4 to a sexy wood back
Jerry Hildenbrand
Give your Nexus 4 some wood There's a lot of talk about Motorola taking their sweet time to make the wood backs for the Moto X available, but if you've got a Nexus 4 and are a little bit handy you can get some wood right now. Leland Sindt, A.K.A. proprietor of thinWood on Etsy, has designed some incredible looking wood replacements for the back glass of the Nexus 4, and you can get one...
Nexus 4's Android 4.4 KitKat OTA download links now available
Phil Nickinson
For those of you who just can't stand waiting for the Nexus 4 Android 4.4 KitKat update to roll out over the air — but who also don't have an unlocked bootloader, here's your quick path to updating. XDA's got the manual install URLs for the update, which you can apply through adb sideload in recovery. And what's more is that there's an update path for phones still on Jelly Bean — and...
Nexus 4 KitKat OTA updates are starting!
Jerry Hildenbrand
238MB update brings users from 4.3 to 4.4 To end a busy day filled with updates in style, the Nexus 4 OTA to KitKat seems to have begun. We've seen several reports of users getting the new KRT16S build pushed to them this evening — which should end a lot of tension for fans. Seeing the new build lends credence to the opinion that Google didn't push out an OTA until they had the bugs...
Android 4.3 JWR66Y security update landing on some Nexus phones
Alex Dobie
It looks like that T-Mobile U.S. update advisory was right on the money. A few hours after T-Mo updated its support site with word of a security update for the Nexus 4, we're seeing signs that an update to build JWR66Y (from the earlier JWR66V) is pushing out to the Nexus 4 and (GSM) Galaxy Nexus. Posters on the XDA forums have said that they've received a small OTA update to the new...
T-Mobile outs Nexus 4 OTA, says security fixes coming today
Jerry Hildenbrand
JWR66Y update said to contain security fixes, checks in at 1.8MB While it isn't the bug-fix 4.3.1 update many are wanting (welcome to the world of owning a Nexus!), T-Mobile has put up an information sheet about the JWR66Y update that they say was released today (August 20th). We've heard rumor of a small OTA for the Nexus 4 that would be coming very soon, so we're not completely...
How to Open Back Cover of Nexus 5
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