[hammerhead] Enhancing Nexus 5 IDEAS, SOULUTIONS, DISCUSSION

A Former User

@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!

BigB

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)

Rebecca58

Another issue I would add is the GPS not working on this device with UbPorts. And also issues with the microphone, sometimes.

A Former User

@Rebecca58 Do you mean on Nexus 5?

Rebecca58

@C0n57an71n yes indeed

A Former User

@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?

AppLee

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.

Rebecca58

I think I need to manage to get the first location. thank you.

cliffcoggin

@Rebecca58

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.

Rebecca58

@cliffcoggin Finally I am happy without the GPS. No one can track me, and I still have my old GPS for driving. lol