[hammerhead] Enhancing Nexus 5 IDEAS, SOULUTIONS, DISCUSSION
-
@stanwood said in [hammerhead] Enhancing Nexus 5 IDEAS, SOULUTIONS, DISCUSSION:
Not sure an end user could manage to do so...
Only a link to his mod could answer that.
EDIT : after searching the net, the only mod i found use the usb connector to add a sd slot, and then make the usb connector unusable, without to mention you can't put the back cover, and then loose all the hardware that is on it.
https://liliputing.com/2016/01/give-a-nexus-5-a-microsd-card-slot-at-your-own-risk-with-this-dirty-hack.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/42hju9/hardware_modification_marshmallow_supports/ -
@stanwood Unless you have a microscope and a hot-air/infrared soldering station...., and then you need the schematics.
Let's say the +DC track that powers the camera is in the middle of the PCB sandwich, layer 2 or 3... How do you access it to put your DipSwitch... etc...
As long as you don't have the tools, the know-how and all the information you shouldn't even dream for such a feat.
And even then, would you physically be able to do it?
Costs more the tools and the time and in the end you'll have something that will look like a bomb initiator...
Maybe you can track all the components and schematics, modify all the CAD files accordingly, and look in Shenzhen for a company that will do that. There is a guy that posted on youtube o video showing how he build it's own iPhone with audio jack. He did it in Shenzhen, gather all the components and build it. It took him 2 weeks and he had to be in China in order to find what he need it. -
@BigB https://docviewer.yandex.com/view/0/?*=wx%2FNqbkms%2F74qBD6NXrJ2j%2B3c8N7InVybCI6InlhLWRpc2stcHVibGljOi8vaWhtajZOVm1MY3pSTUYvTWUxUGJEdXQ2TG9hbnhkZWV2OTJlQlNDQnBmVT06L0QgU0VSSUVTL0Q4MjFfTmV4dXNfNV9TTS5yYXIiLCJ0aXRsZSI6IkQ4MjFfTmV4dXNfNV9TTS5yYXIiLCJub2lmcmFtZSI6ZmFsc2UsInVpZCI6IjAiLCJ0cyI6MTU5NTY3OTc2ODczNCwieXUiOiIyNjE2Mjc0MjIxNTk1Njc5NzY4In0%3D
Here is the N5 service manual. I think you should look over it (this apply to me as well) and see what you getting into.
At the end of the day we all might learn how things works! -
Thank you for, explanations and needed links!
I decided to post it on UBports Forum because I want all this modifications working with Ubuntu Touch installed. Ordinary nexus 5 battery life on UT is not acceptable for me and I want to solve this by modifying hardware, test it and post results here.You're right @C0n57an71n, we have to be careful.
Without tools or knowledge, in the end it may be unusable.I thought about buying PinePhone instead of parts, tools, but it's not usable as daily driver...
For now though, let's check service manual.
Again, thanks for link.(If You think this topic doesn't suit UBports forum, please let me know, down vote first post, then I'll close it)
-
Another issue I would add is the GPS not working on this device with UbPorts. And also issues with the microphone, sometimes.
-
@Rebecca58 Do you mean on Nexus 5?
-
@C0n57an71n yes indeed
-
@Rebecca58 My GPS is working normal. Have you tested outside? On which channel are you: dev, stable...? Have you tested them with Sensor Status app from Open Store?
-
Hi @Rebecca58,
Welcome. GPS is working well on the Nexus5 but it's slow to get the first location.
The trick is to let the phone outside for 20-30 minutes to get the GPS connection.You need to have the phone unlock and running a GPS app.
I use PureMaps to navigate some location, the app keeps the screen on and request your location.
Once you got the pin at your current location, you're good to go.Hope this will help you.
-
I think I need to manage to get the first location. thank you. -
I think I need to manage to get the first location. thank you.
You may need as much as 15 minutes to get the first fix. Subsequent starts from the same location should only take a few minutes. I find GPS location works well on Nexus 5.
-
@cliffcoggin Finally I am happy without the GPS. No one can track me, and I still have my old GPS for driving. lol
