Help Sharp volume keys - normal?

nx1977 · Jan 1, 2014

Is it normal for the volume button to be so sharp on its upper edge? Will the sharpness wear off a little?

Loving the phone and after waiting over Christmas, I don't want to go through the hassle of sending it back unless I absolutely have to.

It's my only niggle. OK that and only 2 home screens

Rukbat · Jan 1, 2014

Install a different launcher (I use Nova, Go is also pretty good) and you can have lots of home screens.

nx1977 · Jan 1, 2014

Rukbat said:
Install a different launcher (I use Nova, Go is also pretty good) and you can have lots of home screens.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

I assume you need to root 1st?

lampthis · Jan 1, 2014

Many people have mentioned how sharp the button edges are. I didn't have a problem with it.
Unless you prefer a naked phone, you can always get a case, lots of nice ones around for the Nexus 5.

kylecummins · Jan 1, 2014

You don't need a launcher to get multiple home screens just drag to the right with an app or widget.

nx1977 · Jan 1, 2014

kylecummins said:
You don't need a launcher to get multiple home screens just drag to the right with an app or widget.

Thanks. 3 screens sorted and everything has its place again.

Hook · Jan 1, 2014

nx1977 said:
Thanks, I'll give it a try.

I assume you need to root 1st?

You don't need root to install an alternative launcher. And, yes, you can get more home screens from the stock GEL launcher by simply dragging an icon past the second or last screen you have. I prefer Nova because you have many more options. For instance, in GEL, the "Home" (default) home screen is always the left most screen. In Nova, you can designate any home screen as default.

nx1977 · Jan 12, 2014

Well after a few weeks they've definitely worn down and are no longer razor sharp.

So if you've just got a Nexus 5 and are worried, there's no need to return. Just hang in there and it WILL go away.

zipred · Jan 12, 2014

I use a Spigen Slim Armor Case, it fits perfectly, covers the buttons with a nice soft rubber that feels great to use, and is carefully engineered to protect during drops. In Black, it also has a nice soft touch coating. It's thin yet ads just enough to keep the camera lens off the table when placed on it's back. This is the nicest case I've had amongst all I've tried for my various smartphones.

SPIGEN Nexus 5 case Slim Armor | Spigen

MartinS · Jan 13, 2014

I doubt they wear down - aren't they supposed to be ceramic?

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