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    $80 Off at Google Store!

    Google's Cyber Monday deal is $80 off the Nexus 5x, so 16Gb for $299 and 32Gb for $349! This is only a discount on the 5x; there's no discount on the 6P. Also 50% off cases. Glad I waited -- got my order in a few minutes ago!
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    Why I cancelled my order

    I'm not saying that I won't eventually get a 5x, but for several reasons I'm just not as fired up to be among the first as I was for my Nexus 5 two years ago. For one thing, I really like everything about my N5 and would only want a new phone if it has some significant new or improved features...
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    Getting rid of "special" home screen

    I'm coming to the Tab S 8.4 from a LG G-Pad 8.3 Google Edition and also have a Nexus 5. IOW, I'm used to plain-vanilla Android and not having so much manufacturer's crud taking up home screen space, etc. So the first thing I did was to delete all those pre-installed widgets and disable a bunch...
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    Just received an OTA update

    My Skyrocket just installed an OTA update from AT&T. It's still on Android 4.1.2, so what was in this update for such an "old" phone?
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    Chrome broken in Lollipop?

    I am having trouble with Chrome after upgrading to Lollipop. Mainly, it just won't load pages -- just sits with a blank page. I was having some difficulty even before the O/S upgrade, but could usually "fix" it by using Zapper to kill the Chrome app. I know there are no general networking...
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    What is actually involved with "unlocking"

    My AT&T contract is up in a few days and I'd like to get the phone unlocked so I can use it for other things in the future. So what is actually involved in getting an "unlock code" and how does it get entered into the phone? Even if I end up going to an AT&T store and have them do it, what is it...
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    GPE Google Keyboard

    Just got my G-Pad GPE and am having fun with it, although when I set it up I made the mistake of telling it to "restore my account", which means that it downloaded and installed every app I've installed on either my smartphone or 10" tablet and it took a while to clean everything up! Then, of...
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    Unlocked iPhone 5s

    Anyone notice that Apple is now selling an unlocked GSM 32Gb iPhone 5s? For $750! Makes my N5 even more special. But I'm sure the iSheep will be out snapping them up!
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    Camera Issues

    Maybe a thread on the camera? Two issues I've noted so far: - It is not good in low light conditions. This is probably a software fixable issue. - More annoying is that what you see on the viewfinder screen is not what you get! The viewfinder is full-screen 16x9, but it takes photos at 4x3. So...
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    Oversensitive screen?

    I'm having trouble sometimes when tapping or swiping near the bottom of the screen, Android thinks I'm tapping one of the bottom row buttons and kicks me back to the home screen. For example, typing on the keyboard or using the camera shutter. Anyone else?
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    Early experience with my N5

    After a few days with my Nexus 5, I thought I'd post some comments about my experience so far and maybe help someone decide whether to get one. I'll just say in advance that this is a favorable review, as I really am going to like this phone! To set the background, I am 67yo and a retired...
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    Will you put it in a case?

    For once, I'm going to go caseless on this phone (or at least try it). For one thing, a case adds size and I really don't want anything bigger in my pocket than my current phone. I currently have a Galaxy S2 in an Otterbox Commuter case, and from what I can tell the Nexus 5 will be just about...
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    Thank you Nexus 5 Hype app!

    One nice thing about being retired and around the house on a crappy weather day: when the alarm came in from the Nexus 5 Hype app I ran right up the stairs and 5 minutes later my 32Gb white Nexus 5 was on order! Good thing, too, as it looks like they were quickly running out of everything...
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    What do I "lose" with straight Android?

    I'm thinking of a Nexus for my next phone, but am not sure where plain Android ends and mfr/carrier customizations begin on the phones I've been using. I had an unlocked HTC Desire (Android 2.3) and now an AT&T Galaxy S2 (4.x), but have never been exactly sure what functionality is custom vs...
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    Nexus on 4G LTE?

    My current phone is an AT&T Galaxy II, so obviously no problem working on AT&T's 4G LTE network. But I'm not so clear on whether all 4G LTE networks are really the same and if a phone bought unlocked -- e.g., from Google -- would work with my plan. I'll probably continue with AT&T or (more...
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